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The Winslow mail., 1918-11-08
THE RECRUIT.

| used to wake up with a sticky tongue,
And an eye that was dull and red;
And the song that the early brides sung
heard on my way to bed
Bnt now jump with reveille
And my eyes are bright and clear
And thank my lucky stars each day
That the government brought me here.
| used to be a hermit crab
Till I'd swallowed my morning drink
But now that I'm wearing the Olive Drab
I'm blithe bobolink;
For the fresh thrills through my throat and chest
And just want to shout and roar
And life has SAVIOUR, zip, zest
That never have known before
l used to be fabby and soft and white
When sat at a desk in town,
But since have been learning the way to fight
Pm husky and hard and brown
1t took a cocktail to make eat ="
The choicest of food but now
You watch march to mess-shack tent
And wade through the army chow.
So smile sort of shame faced smile ai@@,f -
When l think how pied exempt t-, - g"
And I'm glad that the board through my guile
With glance of cool contempt; rt%;.H
And though may perish across the seas, >.t =
I'll be one of the splendid clan,
For the armys taken piece of cheese t#'*#
And made it into "a"
--BERToN BRALEY.
The Winslow mail., 1918-11-08

Now that the election is over
let us turn our exhuberance of
spirit into the work of raising
Navajo's quota for the United
War Fund, and there need be no
division of political interests. We
are all for the war and for the
soldiers.
The Winslow mail., 1918-11-08

The Winslow Cash Market
handles only the best grades of
meats. You are never disap-
pointed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
SECRETARY HOUSTON
APPEALS TO FARMERS
Says They Will Take the Leadership
in War Savings and Thrift
Stamps.

In an appeal to the farmers to put
their savings into Government War
Savings Certificates. Secretary OF Az
riculture Houston stated
"It is the patriotic duty OF every
citizen who is in a position to do so
TO invest in War Savings and Thrift
Stamps and thereby help the Nation
to win this war. The purchase OF
even twenty-five cent Thrift Stamp
is definite contribution to this end
foster the habit OF thrift in small ex-
penditures, make II possible for near
ly every one to purchase what are in
reality small Government bonds, and
offer unique opportunity to the peo-
pie at once to help their Government
and TO economic conveniently for the
purchase OF the best investment Sc.
curities in the world.
To win this war we must have
both men and money. know that
every farmer wants to do everything
in his power for the Nation in this
day OF trial He will not only labor
to produce the necessary foOdstuffs
but will also generously contribute OF
his means to- make IT possible for the
men at the front to achieve victory.
/ am confident that the farmers OF the
land will not permit any other class
TO take the leadership in supporting
the Government in this crisis, finan.
cially or otherwise"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

Thomas Creighton. Mrs. Creighton.
who has large circle OF friends at
this place, is the daughter of Mrs.
Addie McElhaney and the late John
McElhaney, for many years magis-
trate Of Fort Mill township. Mr..
and Mrs. Creighton have gone to
Charlotte to reside, at which place
Mr.. Creighton has a good position
with construction force at Camp
Greene.
Mrs. j. NJ. Epps died at her home
near Fort Mill Saturday morning
March 9th, after a long and painful
illness. Mrs. Epps bore her suffer-
ings with great fortitude, dying as
she had lived, trusting in the merits
of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She
united with the Baptist church in the
year 1879, and was married to j. NJ.
Epps, February %, 1882. Besides
her husband she is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Jospeh Alexander. of
Charlotte, \. c., and five brothers as
Y - !.
Lee, II. F. Lee and John Lee. She
also leaves four children. Mrs. Zed
Robinson, Mrs. ]. A. Fite, w. NJ.
Epps and Miss Emma Epps.
The funeral services were CON
Quoted at the Baptist church Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. the ser
mon being preached by her pastor.
DR.. j. w. III. Dyches. The esteem in
which Mrs. Epps was held by loving
community was attested by the large
congregation gathered to pay their
tribute of love to departed friend -.
AZ we'll as the beautiful and numer-
ous tloral designs with which the
mound was covered at the conclusion
Of the services.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
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Mrs. Hoyt Motley, OF Rock Hill, is
spending several weeks with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. e. Fergu-
son.
Miss Ruth Mccain spent the week
end with her aunt, Mrs. Clarence
Ratchford, near Tirzah.
Mr.. Crawford Sistare attended the
Dye-Thompson wedding in Kershaw
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mollie Thompson is visiting
relatives in Concord, y. G..
Mrs. j. r. Sistare and daughter.
Margie, spent FRIDAY in Lancaster
shopping.
Mr.. Stokes Ferguson is confined to
his home with humps
Several of the young people of
this section attended the play given
at Tirzah Friday night which they
report was very good.
Miss Williams, of Leslie. s. c..
spent the weekend with her sister
Mrs. William Shillinglaw, at the
Massey farm.
Miss Margie Sistare visited her
aunt, Mrs. S. ID. Latham recently.
Mr.. J. r. Sistare is attending
court in Lancaster this week.
Mr. w. G. Ferguson spent several
days last week in York. as the guest
OF his daughter. Mrs. j. NJ. Simrill
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
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What Your Quarters Will Do.
= w. S. 8.

II you have an idea that your quar-
ters won't help win the war and do
lots OF service when invested in War
Savings and Thrift Stamps, just look
over this table. The little bonds" are
translated into terms of soldiers
equipment. Here's how they stack up:
l Thrift Stamp-Five bullets.
1 War Savings Stamp-One pair of
shoes
l War Savings Stamp-Two woolen
shirts
1 War Savings Stamp-Four winter
undershirts.
War Savings Stamp-One steel
helmet and $l14 over.
War Savings Stamp-One shelter
tent and part payment on overcoat.
Those quarters will do the govern
ment lots OF good. And remember,
you are not giving them away. but
lending them ct 427 per cent interest.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
A. F. ME|STER,
OF COLUMBIA, S. c.
NO LONGER SKEPTICAL

Mr.. A. f. Meister, an upholsterer
by trade. living at 2211 Wheat
street, Columbia, S. c.. says: 81
suffered from indigestion. liver tro-
bles and constipation so that l could
not eat nor sleep after any fashion.
| saw your Ironized Paw-Paw adver-
tised in the newspapers, but was at
first somewhat skeptical, having
tried so many ready-made medicines:
however, l obtained a bottle and
used ii according to directions, one
tablespoonful half an hour before
meals, and in few days before us
ing up the first bottle felt so much
better that 1 wish to congratulate
you on having such splendid rene
dy. / am sleeping we'll again and
need not tell you shall continue the
treatment which has made me feel so
much better"
If you are suffering from any
troubles similar to Mr. Meister
there is no reason why you should
not obtain the same relief as he has
had. Step into the nearest drug
gist and obtain a bottle. If he is not
up-to-date call at any leading drug
store for it.
Formula on every bottle. Atten-
tion given to mail orders. Inter
state Drug Co., Inc, New York.
Adv.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

the counties in our state should CO.
operate with the committees.
THE purpose OF the War Savings
committee is to create an army Of
savers who will, by saving, release
labor and materials for the use OF the
government in the war, and who will
lend their savings to the Government
to prosecute the war. To ne call
should the people rally with greater
enthusiasm"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
UNION.
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Lancaster, S. c., II. F.. ID. No. 9
March l8.-We have very good
Sunday school now, but the singing
is deficient. The young people met
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Stogner
sunday afternoon for choir practice.
Mesdames Springs. Hughes and
Poag came down to the school Fri
day afternoon to organize a Junior
Red Cross Auxiliary. There is an
enrolment of 54 in the school and
they expect to do good work.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. h. A. Hinson went
to Elgin last Thursday to attend the
funeral of the latter's father. Mr.. T.
X. Duren, who died suddenly at his
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

guns is constant aud often the
school house rocks with the vibra-
ton. Fleets of German airplanes
circle about with their loads of
enormous bombs. But the work of
the school continues, it's regular
course.
The American Red Cross is deep.
ly interested in this unique institu-
ton and is helping it in every way
possible. Maj. John van Schaick, Jr.,
acting commissioners for Belgium, in
report on the school, said:
1T would appear as if these chill
dren ought to be in highly nervous
condition. but in fact that they are
about as sturdy a lot of little FIem-
ish boys and girls as l have ever
seen. They never run when the shells
whistle o. explode. one of their
favorite amusements is to ieer at
German airplanes, and they ave alb
Solutcly devoid of fear. 1t porbably
would appear to many people that
would be to help get these children
cut. Instead, we are giving them a
new barrack, and sending clotNing
and shoes, to help them stay. This
IS on the theory that it is better for
the children to be with their parents
than to be sent away. Reversing
conditions in former generations. we
find that the big towns are tho places
of danger and the scattered fa rms
places of comparative safety. Thi 4
institution is a day school where
meals are served and instruction
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
STORMY SCENES OCCUR IN
THE AUSTRIAN CHAMBER

Washington, March 1S.-An Off
cial dispatch from Zurich says that
tumultous scenes occurred Wednes-
day in the Austrian chamber on the
discussion of the food situation
They were provoked by the Austrian
Teutons. who accused the Czechs Of
wanting to starve Austria. When Il
Czech orator declared that Prague
had no -four. opotatoes. no wine. no
milk and no eggs, the Austrian
cried, I'VE have not any either" and
Pan-Germanist Member Wolff said,
You are the allies OF England.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

home in Sumter on Tuesday night.
Mr.. Wilson Mosier, OF the Charles
ton navy yard, visited his mother
here last week.
The Misses Taylor, OF Tabernacle.
visited their sister, Mrs. Oscar Shute.
Sunday. NJ
Messrs. Hall and Kirby Duren. of
Camp Sewer. visited their sister.
Mrs. S. A. e. Hinson, this week.
Several members of the neighbor-
hood are very sick with the measles.
Miss Martha Mahaffey has re.
turned from an extended visit to rel
atives in the lower part of the
county.
Mrs. M. o. Stogner and her daugh-
ter, Thelma, who have been to Rock
ingham, N. C., on a visit, have re-
turned home.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
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Fort Mill. March 18th" State
Council OF Defense, food administra-
ton. and farm and home demon
stration program were presented at
Gold Hill. Flint Hill and Massey :
school house, Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday nights. respectively. OF
last week. The speakers were Revs.
r. X. Timmons. W. S. Goodwin, J
w. H. Dyches, j. r. Smith. DR.. ]. /.
Spratt, w. b. Audrey, Miss Susie
White and others.
At Fort Mill Monday night the
work was presented by speakers from
Rock Hill as follows: The Rev. ].
p. Tucker, Prof. X. Il. Thomas and
County Demonstrators A. A. Nc
keown. The meetings were well at
tended at each OF the places named
and much interest was everywhere
manifest.
The parent-teachers association of
the Fort Mill school held its monthly
meeting Thursday afternoon, the
9TH inst. a good program was rem
dered by local talent, after which
Miss Minnie. Lee Garrison, home de-
monstrator. gave timely talk on
poultry raising and related topics.
On Wednesday night, March s, a
farewell service was given to Mr..
w. +. Lewis, treasurer, by the local
Red Cross auxiliary in the Red Cross
room. Mr.. Lewis resigned his posi-
tion as secretary-treasurer OF the
Fort Mill Manufacturing company to
join the signal corps. In token OF
appreciation of his valuable services
to the Red Cross since his connec-
tion with il flash light was pre-
sented to him Wednesday night. the
address being made by DR.. j. l..
Spratt.
The Fort Mill division w. NJ. L.
held its quarterly meeting with the
Fort Mill union at the Baptist
| church Friday There was a good
attendance and splendid program
| was rendered.
The Rev. J. A. Gaines, of Colum.
| bia, State b. Y. p. U. secretary,
preached at the Baptist church Sun
day night. He emphasized the inn
portance of giving careful training
for service to the young men and
women in the churches.
Miss Mamie McElhaney gave her
many friends a pleasant surprise by
going to Charlotte Saturday, March
2, where she was married to Mr..
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
DOUBLE BARREL DOLLARS

Every dollar you can lend to the
Government gives you two shots at
the enemy!
First, you arc helping to finance
your country in the greatest crisis
OF its history-you are helping to
equip and send soldiers into the
field against autocrscy.
Second. you are saving-you are
denying yourself the unnecessary
purchases that are taxing transpor-
tation facilities almost to the break.
ing point and that are keeping ser
vice and materials engaged in un-
necessary purposes.
Every dollar lent shortens the
war. Every dollar lent lengthens
your savings account. Investment
In War Savings Stamps is Patr'o.
tisni 1rus Profit.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
PEOPLE VS.. GOVERNMENT

AS the people reduce their ex.
penditures for personal comforts
and luxuries. and put their surplus
earnings into Government loans.
they transfer their buying power
to the Government Two millions
day saved and loaned to the Ma
tion means two millions to be spen;
by the Government to win the war
instead OF by private citizens for
personal satisfaction
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
"T0 CREATE AN ARMY"
p. M. Rea Explains the Purpose Of the
War Savings Committee.

Charleston, s. C.-"The members OF
county war savings committees are
devoting considerable time and trou,
BILE to this inspiring cause" stated p
M. Rea. vicedirector OF war savings,
who has just returned from a trip to
seversl counties. and the people of
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

MEEKLEY WILLIAMS-Es Escaped
June s, 1917. Age, 20 years;
heigth, feet inch; weight, 160
lbs; color, very black with thick
lips; stands very erect and stam-
mers very much. Has scar over left
eye
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
PROFESSIONAL CARI,S

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DIR. j. KEECE FUNDERBURk,
Dental Surgeon.
ONCE Hours:
$3.50 to 1890 A. M.
200 to 600 p. NJ.
And by Appointment.
Office Phone 16O.
Residence Phone 16.
Office over Lancaster Pharmacy.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
500. 90 REWARD

VIII be paid for each of the fol-
lowing escaped convicts from Lam
caster County Chaingang, delivered
TO me at Lancaster, $. G.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19
WILL YANKEE" DRAKEFoRD

WILL YANKEE" DRAKEFORD
Escaped October 1916 Age, 25
years; height, feet Z inches:
weight, 155 lbs; color, very black:
has thick rolling lips. At times
whites OF eyes turn very red: talks
hoarse and very slowly; also slut
ters.
THURLOW BELK-Escaped Au-
gust II, 1917. Age, about 21 years:
height, feet 6 inches; color. very
black with large eyes and very thick
lips. Has scar over one eye.
FRANK PETERSON (Calls him
self THE BLACK JEW") ESCAPED
Sept. 3, 1917 Age, 80 years;
height, feet Z inches; weight, l45
lbs; color, very black Has scar
over left eye near top of head Does
not talk plainly and is bow-legged.
The above reward offered for the
delivery of each convict to Lancas-
ter, S. C.
JOHN p. HUNTER, Sheriff,
Lancaster County
Lancaster S. C.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-03-19

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The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
GOLDFISH MARKET OF JAPAN
korIyama and Tokyo Are Leading
centers Of Industry From Which
Good Returns Are Gained.

Korlyama is known throughout
Japan as the great goldfish market,
the city Of Tokyo ranking next In i'm
portance, says a correspondent. The
waters around the former city seem
particularly suitable for the culture Of
the many kinds Of gold fish.
Generally speaking the gold fish lay
eggs In April, the eggs being hatched
In four or i've days. No food Is given
the younglings for three days, but they
are then fed finely ground yolks Of
eggs mixed with water. the yolks be-
ing first boiled then strained through
silk cloth. This diet is later changed
to the larvae Of mosquitoes.
The most valuable fish Is called
the "Lion Head" which gets Its name
from the crests or head fms that have
the appearance Of lions name.
Three year-old fish Of this variety COM
mand prices ranging from S. to $40.
1t Is the usual custom to keep the
fish In glass bowls, although the fish
cannot fully develop under such cir
cumstances. Flat boxes made Of wood
free from lye or shallow cement ponds
are considered ideal for keeping the
fisG.
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
SHORT CUTS IN NEEDLEwoRk
Suggestions rhsx VIII Save 4 Few
MlnuteS Time Are Most Welcome
In These Busy oaya

Time Is way above par nowadays.
Everybody is busy. No one has time
to devote to fine stitches II big
stitches win do. Hence any sugges-
tion which viii save a few minutes BY
the clock are welcome. What about
thesef
Il you need Z casing for the top Of
. camisole or nightgown or kiddie's
nrock In . hurry, try making a wide
cat-sutch ON the outside of the gar
ment with q heavy silk or mercerized
cotton. You cAn run a ribbon or tape
through this and make 1t decorative.
~ wen as useful, In a much shorter
time than stitching on the usual bias
facing. There Il another way. too, Of
crochefng a row of open filet mesh
and sewingIi It on. This takes q little
longer but wears well for wash
clothes.
White-bone knitting needles slip
through the wool much quicker II they
e&V aAos hACu uu pAoAu AhtCoCu LAG
as you would a lead pencil, into .
long smooth point.
In hemmfng towels or table linen
don't stop to makes knots. They are
unsightly, anyway. Just run the
stitches for the FIRST, half-inch very
small with a back stitch or two, and
do the same at the end Of a thread
With the new thread begin over the
last few stitches In the same way
and you will never need a knot.
A loose feather stitch for sewing
tucks into dresses for growing girls
Is much better than ,etther hand EN-.
broidery or machine stitching. Il
wears well, takes butaa short time
and does not show theymarks Of the
stitches when removed.
Don't pin patterns ifSyou are in Z
hurry; you are sure to l,in crookedly'
Use weights Of books, heavy desk ar
ticles or small bags Hlled\ with sand
for the purpose. They holdtas well Al
pins and are a much simLVer propo'
sition.
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
IMpART AIR OF sPRIAGTlME
SILK Floss Flowers on the Side Of
Narrow Collar u olrlS .vutts
Look Like Fresh NosepaysN

Two advance models for misses have
a novel embroidered touch which lends
them distinct springtime atmosphere
Silk floss flowers In, natural colol.ine
embellish the right side of youthful
narrow shawl collars, looking az
though fresh nosegays had been tuck ed
In, says Womens Wear.
A small pink carmtion with foliag =
Is very chic on, an Eton suit Of navy
tricotlne, which may also be worn AZ
a dress. Black satin folds are used
to define the tailored shapeliness Of
collar and cuffs whose curves match.
as well as a horizontal barlike panel
which offsets the double-breasted
closing. Two flying panels, one piece
above shoulder blades, give an unusual
back to this Eton., for the ends of.each
are finished with cord fringe.
There Is a one-ad ded tunic on, the
narrow skirt, which completes this
model. The othen. nobby suit Of
navy Poiret twill, ha IS bluet enbroid'
cred on 1t, tracinga Of silver thread
simply marking the shadows tcast by
the blending shadesAof floss.
Oblong inset PANELS ON the snarrow
belt and others Of larger dimensions
arranged halfway between skirt sec.
ton and bodice at center back, and
one at either side front on the skirt
section itself to serve as pockets, are
other features that are different"
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
TELLS ABOUT MERlNo SHEEP
Writer Accounts for Thick Folds n
Fleece, Not to Be Found In Other
Popular Breeds.

Just about every 30 often l get to
feeling sheepish, as It were, and have
to write something to show my famil-
iarity with those animals. says Strick-
land Gillian In Farm Life.
The other day ! saw my wife cook
ing leg Of lamb. Now and then she
would open the door Of the oven and
dip some water over the meat.
Thus learned how, when we start
to roast somebody, we may be said to
be giving him lamb-basting.
You have often heard Of sheepfolds,
haven't yoy? Well, II You want to see
a sheepfold look at any merino sheep.
which accounts for the way the folds
show on them.
When merino sheep were made. hide
was cheaper than mutton and wool
was drug on the market. So wee
bit Of sheep was wrapped In several
sheepskins, necessitating lot Of over
laps. It seems easier to shir sheep
than to shear one.
There Is an old rhyme which speaks
Of the folded fock." Those must
have been merinos. It is some nifty
stunt to de-wooi merino and leave
on more Of the hide than Of the wool.
It Is the only accordion plated sheep
In the solar system. II merlnos had
been washed in green persimmon Juice
all their lives they couldn't have been
puckereder.
Evidently their mammas didn't use
(that kind of soap.
The Southdown, Oxforddown. Shrop-
shlre-down, etc, are sheep with clean
dresses and dirty hands and faces.
The only sheep that wear bustles
are the fat rumped sheep now being
raised at the state college at Brook
ings, s. d. They carry trailer,
something like locomotive, only there
isn't a tender behind, except for eating
purposes.
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
Monks and the sIIkwofm.

About the year 552 two Persian
monks stole furtively out of China
with scanty luggage, but treasurlng an
ordinary bamboo cane. They set out
on foot and made their way from China
into Europe. In that cane were a null
titude Of the eggs Of the silkworm
moth, which the monks had stolen.
They carried them to Constantinople.
When the time came for the hatch
Ing Of the eggs the monks tended the
little caterpillars, fed them on the
leaves Of the mulberry, took their CO.
coons when they spun, and from them
derived the first silk produced In Eu-
rope. silk had for centuries before
been a treasure Of China, and its man.
ufacture, like the insects which pro.
duced 1t, was jealously guarded. The
monks, while on q missionary enter
prise to China, had witnessed the whole
process Of sllkworm rearing and the
manufacture Of silk.
The Raymer enterprise., 1918-02-07
Experts Perllous Ia,k.

One Of the thrilling and hazardous
duties which sometimes falls to the
lot Of game experts and wardens in
mountainous regions of the West is
to search out eagles nests, rob them
Of their eggs, and perhaps take the
young captive, says Popular Mechan-
les Magazine. The perils Of the task
are not all passed when, with a rope
ladder or by other precarious means,
he has ascended or descended to the
aerie, for then the intruder must face
the powerful grown birds at close
range, and often when he cannot de-
fend himself to advantage. The
searcher for the lofty nests also finds
that the young fifty or sixty days old,
can become disagreeably aggressive.