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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29
Ben Hur Convention

Philadelphia, In opening the Ma
tional Fraternal Congress Of Amer
ica here today President R. H. Ger
ord, head Of the Tribe of Ben-Hur Of
Erawfordsville, Indiana, sounded a
note of warning against the trend to-
ward social insurance. "The social in
surance movement" said DIR. Gerard,
"was started some thirty years ago
in Europe, particularly Germany. It
has gained the attention Of mis-
guided individuals IN America who
have been led to believe by a care
fully worded propaganda that the
German government has been devot-
sedly interested in improving the liv-
ing conditions of its people. This rop-
uganda was aimed to instill wide
spread admiration for the German
government, serving as cloak to
cover the brutal militarism of the
selfish, predatory schemes that were
destined to bring about the slaughter
and naming Of millions Of the very
people for whom the German govern
4nent professed such tender concern.
The climax Of the falsehoods that
the German government succeeded in
imposing upon the American peoplpe
wa sthat there was little or no pau
perism in Germany before the war.
Well informed Germans knew there
was plenty of it and much Of it was
downright destitution. The much ad-
tnired workmen's insurance against
accident, sickness and old age in Ger
many has tied the worker to his job
as the serf Of old was tied to the soil.
The government disposes Of his wa
ges to such a large extent that he
has not enough left to striks out for
himself, and if perchance he does
break loose, he loses all his past pay
ments.
s'The published German statistics
show that during the period from
R908 to 1914 the largest pension Civ
en- did not amount to $1.0O week,
and many fthe pensioners only got
36 and 38 CENTS a week. How they
performed the miracle of existing on
these funds no German report ex-
plains"
A service flag was unfurled in
honor of he 312,2S6 fraternalists Of
the United States who have gone to
war. In celebration of the semi-cen-
tennial Of the fraternal system which
was founded in 1868 with the organ
ization Of the A. O. u. w. at Mead
vile, Pa, a patriotic fraternal con-
clave was held in independence
Among the speakers at the con-
gress are Hon. James w. Gerard, the
former ambassador to Germany, DIR.
William G. Gorgas, Surgeon General
Of the U. S. army, Hon. Henry p.
Dawson, chairman Of the Red Cross
War Council, Gov. w. L. Harding, Of
Iowa, and Leroy Andrus, Of Buffalo,
N. Y, the first president of the Ma
tional Fraternal Congress.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29

\ y
! Clint Harker has accepted posi-
tion as floor man at the Foote gar
age.
Mrs. R. Newton is able to be around
her room after several days indisposi
ton.
Miss Mae Kenyon is spending a
few days at home from her work at
Ames.
DR.. DeVore reports the birth of a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Thomas.
Miss Mary Brown of Logan was
the Sunday guest of the Jas. McDer-
mott home.
Hugh Webber and family have re-
ceived word of the safe arrival of
John Webber overseas.
Mrs. w. e. Bowen and son, Donald
returned from Logan last evening,
where they have been spending a
week with relatives.
Mrs. E. P. Farnsworth and son Of
Cresco are the guests of relatives
and friends here for a few days.
w. M. Carlisle is making a thor
ough canvas of the county posting
bills for the biggest Fair and Home
Coming Harrison County ever held.
Miss Sayde Briggs returned from
her summer Chautauqua tour last
evening. Her sister, Mrs. Fred Brin-
ker, met her in Chicago and return
ed with her last evening.
Lee Doty is carrying his arm in q
sling as result of a fall he received
Saturday. He was running from his
home to catch car coming down the
hill when he fell on the pavement and
sprained his right wrist and shoulde,
quite badly.
E. M. Rhodabeck has accepted q
position in the clothing store of Ed
D. Bradley and Co. They should fee
lucky in being able to secure man
of Mr.. Rhodabeck's ability and wide
acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mullhall OF
Des Moines are here for few days
the guest of relatives and friends
Mr.. Mullhall was formerly linotype
operator on the Times and is now oc.
cupying the same position on the
Register Tribune in Des Moines. Mrs
Mulhall is an operator on the, Home.
Stead.
The interior of the yard office has
been rearranged and the operators
have been placed in a cage by them
selves for safe keeping.
The Missouri Valley Times recent.
ly celebrated it's fiftieth anniversary
as newspaper in Missouri Valley. D
u. Harris was the founder of the pa.
per and was actively engaged in its
publication until his death in 1911
His sons, r. FL. and j. W., were also
partners in the business with him, but
later disposed of the paper to G. w
Mahoney, and r. G. Layman, the lat.
ter purchasing Mr.. Mahoney's inter
est and is the present publisher Of
The Times. j. w. Harris is the pres.
ent foreman, and is the only foreman
the office has ever had and it is
doubtful if there is any other printer
foreman in the state that has beer
30 long on one job.-Corn Belt Pub
Usher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29
Card of Thanks

We want to thank the friends and
Rev. Bonham, and Mr.. Hennessey,
who were SO kind to US in our sad
hours of the death of our father,
Thomas Tedford.-His Children.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29
Advertised Letters

Advertised Letters
ending August 26, 1918.
Burke, Ethel
Deitz, Leonard
Erwin, Lizzie
Morris. F. E.
Sales, w. A.
Sloan, Audry
+. L. Finley, P. NJ.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29

The shipping board has allotted q
vessel to bring coffee from Btaail to
the United States to prevent 8 pos,
slble coffee shortage.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29
An Auto Accident

What might have been a very SER
ious accident occurred last night when
a big Studebaker touring car with
six people in it ran into ditch and
turned turtle.
A crowd of young people from
Mondamin were coming to the Valley
for the ride and when near the M. j.
Fitzgibbon farm just west of town
they got to racing with another car.
The car skidded slightly and, in try
ing to right it, too sharp a turn was
made and the car skidded into the
ditch on the opposite side of the road.
It is claimed the car turned complete
ly over and then ran along on its side
from the momentum. The car was
badly wrecked and the following
young people, all from Mondamin and
vicinity, were more or less hurt. Dean
King, who was driving the car, was
injured about the head and limbs:
Gertrude Hubble, injured about the
face: Anna Gamet and Irene John
son were both injured about the
face and head; Clarence Camel and
Troy Blankenship escaped uninjured
or with but few scratches.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29

- result Of the immediate and
growing needs OF the army for trained
nurses. Miss Jane A. Delano, director
- he department Of H,irsing Of the
Hsd Cross; has sent an appeal for en-
( sllstments from this years graduating
elasgeD At 5000 nurse training institu-
| tl1ns throughout the country. It is
e1ppctGd that about 1900 students
WaIl - graduated as nurses between
- and October 1. and 1t is hoped
OF these graduates Will be en-
RI = % they can be assigned to the
e. eorps befoee that date.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-29

Farmers who have been placed In
army service deferred classiflcations
to stimulate production are organizing
throughout the country and reporting
to Secretary Houston Of the depart
ment OF agriculture. "We are ready
with 40 per, cent increase Of wheat.
or whatever else you may call upon US
to do to help win the wal" II their
message to the secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
PERSONAL.

Miss Heinrich. Superintendent OF
the Tuomey Hospital, has gone to her
home in Pennsylvania to spend Il two
weeks vacation.
Miss Cornelia Brewer left, SUNDAY
afternoon for East Orange. ~ j., to
visit relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Herbert A. Pennock.
OF Jupiter. Fla. who have been the
guests OF MIR. Pennock's daughter, DR..
Abbie Jane Pennock. left Monday
evening for Philadelphia.
Miss Eva Keller. who has made her
home I'm Sumter for several years, left
Sunday for Spehprila, Pa, her form
or home. where she will reside i'm flu
ture. Miss Keller made many friends
In Sumter. all OF whom regret her de-
parture.
Mrs. j. w. Bradford returned from
New York last night. where she has
been for several weeks at the bedside
of her husband. Maj. j. w. Bradford.
Mrs. Bradford reports his condition
much improved and hopes he can soon
visit his old home for few days.
His many friends will be delighted to
hear this good news.
Messrs. w. j. Wheeler, j. f. Mar
shall. MI. III. Owens have returned
from Wrightsville Beach after spend
ing a week at that place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
Married.

Miss Eudora ID. Kirk and Mr.. j.
Frank Mcleod were married at halt
past three o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
July End. at the home of the brides
father, Dr. T.. Nj. Kirk at Eutawville,
s. c. II was simple home wedding,
only the members OF the two families
being present. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. w. p. Mazyck,
rector OF the Episcopal church, assist
ed by the Rev. ID. NJ. Mcleod, of Sum-
ter. brother OF the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcleod left imme-
diately for a short trip and will be at
home In Sumter after July Sth. Miss
Kirk has taught in the graded schools
of Sumter for several years. and has
made host of friends who will glad
~ welcome her to her new home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
How Much May Housewife Can?

In view of wartime conditions the
canning season presents the problem
Of how much fruit and how many
vegetables can be prepared for future
use without overstepping the regula-
tions governing the use of sugar or
the conservation of food.
May the housewife put up an un-
limited supply of canned goods and
not be accused of hoarding?" In re-
sponse to the question John r. Mum,
chief of the Canned Goods Division.
United States Food Administration,
said:
The food administration urges the
canning of foodstuffs in the home to
the limit of home consumption.
IF it is desirable to put up more
than one years supply, the food ad-
can have no. objection,
but cautions the Gamer that there
may be spoilage and loss if the pre-
served foods have to be held over a
long period.
1T is not economical for the can
ner to have the idea of disposing of
any surplus through commercial chan
nels, but the, food administration
does urge in the season of produc-
tion the preserving of as much food
as possible for home consumption"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

The election law of South Carolina
requires that all voters shall register
and obtain a certificate every tenth
year. This is the regular year for
general registration and citizens who
wish to vote may obtain certificates
during the months of July and Aug
will be, in their office in the Court
House every day during those months.
The possession of a certificate issued
prior to June 30, 1918 does not quail
fy a man to vote--a certificate to be
valid must bear date on or after July
1st, 1918.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
For Probate Judge.

AZ the solicitation of many of my
friends. have decided to enter the
race for the office of Probate Judge
for sumter county. subject to the
rules of the Democratic party. If
elected I would discharge the duties
of the Office faithfully and to the
best of my ability. All who enter
the office, if | am elected, will he met
with II smile and hearty shake of the
hand
JOSEPH r. SINGLETON.
sumter s. c.. Route No. 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
MUST HAVE LICENSE.
Country Merchants Come within the
Ilaw-Blanks Must be Secured.

Country or crossroads storekeep-
ers who buy eggs and sometimes poul-
try from the farmers, for selling
again. are required. under the procla-
nation of President Wilson of May
IA. to obtain licenses from the food
administration.
The fact that most country stores
are in the retail business on very
small scale does not alter the case.
but as "a rule these storekecpers have
not considered themselves liable. The
presidents proclamation required the
licensing of all those engaged in GER
tain lines OF business. including 'op-
orators of poultry and egg packing
plants not already licensed under the
United states food administration"
Under this classification. anyone
who sells poultry or eggs i'm any 9TH
cr way than at retail to the consum-
cr. regardless OF the amount Of busi-
ness done, must be licensed.
In order TO comply with the law all
country stores buying eggs and poul-
try from farmers must fill out blanks
obtained from the food administration
and have licenses issued to them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
ROUNDING UP IOAFERS.
New York Puts the Ban on Idlencss.

New York. July Both federal
ana State laws banning idleness Of
men from eighteen to fifty years old
became operative today and their ef-
fects on Broadway became noticeable
early. Soon after midnight a squad
of detectives visited all kinds of re-
sorts in that district and between
seven and eight hundred men were
questioned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
Second Week Jury.
Petit Jury Drawn to Serve Second
Week of Court

n. T.. Holiday. H. r.. Folsom. t. w.
Chandler. W. r. Edens. j. a. Cooper,
w. q. Moses. II. j. Yates. g. f. Ep-
person. w. $. Reynolds. g. NJ Truluck,
r. H. Brown. x. l.. Burkett. \. j. Mes
bitt. g.. g. Truluck. j. r. Tisdale. w.
~. Trouhleneld. II. a. Kennedy. l.. II.
Scymore. II. j. Mosier. s. T..
Davis. NJ s. Josey. c. G. Tweed, j.
-. Harper. w. j. Spencer. c. u. Hug
sins. Il. ~. DuI}osc. j. n. Truluck. Flu
gene Brown. w. j. James. ". IT.
Weeks. j. u. Myers. Richard oxen
dine. G.. r.. FoXworth. j. NJ. Kolb. A.
Y. Vinson. r.. s. DesChamps
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
SUMTER COUNTY CHAlNGANG
Report OF Inspection by Agent OF
State Board of Charities and Cor.
rectIOnS

Mr.. j. III. Holland, foreman. Visited
June 6, 1918, by Assistant Secretary
Broyles. with Supervisor l.. e. White.
Camped about 16 miles from Sumter
Convicts present, 21 negroes. of whom
were TRUSTEES. The average daily
population on the Sumter gang fo,.
the past two and a-half years has
been approximately 35.7.
The cages at this camp were re.
markably clean. being in the best con-
dition of any we have seen. Tie
foreman had pile of clean blankets
neatly stacked, and supply of clean
ticks for beds. thus enabling him 20
give each new. convict clean bedding.
His general attitude toward cleanll
ness In his camp is to be commend
cd. One feature of the camp that
makes a bad impression on the visi-
tor going through it is the kitchen
car which looks very dirty and grimy.
1t is cleaner than it looks, but it is
dark inside. and the walls are badly
smoked.
We recommend that the Commits
sioners and the Supveisor have the
Kitchen car painted inside, and the
window screen repaired as now neeG-
ed; that they provide some sort of
shelter for the mules; that they have
the county physician make physical
examination of each convict within "a
hours of his commitment, to vaccinate
against smallpox when indicated, ami
to make weekly inspections of the
prisoners food, quarters. and the san
itary arrangements of the camp We
further recommend that the Super
visor obey the law which REQUIRES
that convicts deserving it be given
one-tenth off their sentences for good
behavior, on all sentences six months
or over in length. life sentence .x-
cepted.
We recommend that the foreman
improve his already good record by
burning the pit used for sewerage dis
posal out, with straw and oil every
week; that he have the manure i'm the
mule lot piled up in a bin daily, and
hauled away from camp regularly ev-
cry week; that he add to his records
or the convicts their age and race. and
the date OF their discharge. Finally.
we recommend that the filthy prac-
tice of allowing more than one man
to bathe in the same water be stop !
ped Immediately. Men who have
worked in dirt and mud all week on
he road should certainly have q clean |
tub of water for their weekly bath, |
and in addition the habit of allowing
two or more to use the same water
increases the danger of disease among
Ihe men. many of whom from time to
time have diseases which can be
spread by this sort OF bathing.
Putting these recommendation into
effect will improve the living condi-
tions of the men and guards, and at
the same time raise the score Of the
gang upon next inspection.
Scores
Pos Ac-
Sible tual
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce that 1 am q
candidate for the Office of Solicitor for
the Third Circuit, subject TO the ac-
ton of the Democratic Primary.
FRANK A. MLEOD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
Candidates Cards.
For Congress.

/ hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for reelection to Congress
rom the 7th Congressional District,
subject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party.
A. L. LEVER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
s66 cures Chills and Fevcr.-Advt.
Married.

Miss Nell McKagen and Mr.. Will
liam Harold Bowen were married Sun
day evening at tho home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c..
McKagen. Rev. II. s. Truesdale per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowen left Sunday night for Augusta,
Ca. where Mr. Bowen is connected
with the Western Union Telegraph Co.
SIS cures pilicus Fover -Advt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06
$995.00

666 cures Headaches. Biliousness,
Loss of Appetite. or that tired ach-
ing feeling, due to Malaria or Colds
Fine TOnic-AdVt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

Thos. G.. Mcleod, Bishopville, S. c..
candidate for member OF Congress,
Seventh District.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

WE HAVE IN STOCK-In our ware
houses in Sumter Nitrate of Soda,
Mixed Goods, Meal, Acid and Lime.
Kindly call or write us for prices.
Southern Brokerage Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

Members of the Sumter Light In
fantry Reserves who ordered regula-
ton shoes are requested to call at,
Hardy & Co.'S office and pay for same.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

To this list is credited too tho
pledge of Il. NJ. Oliver for $1,000
which was made at the Sumter mass
meeting and was included in that
list.
Pledges from T.. G. Brown, Director
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

csc contains no alcohol. arsenic, nor
other poisonous drugs.--Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

Csc cures by removing the cause.
-Adyt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

FOR SALE-F. o. B.. cars, Camp
jackson, stable manure; very little
straw. Car load lots only. Chemi-
cal and Fertilizer value rated very
high by Clemson college. A. A.
Strauss, Sumter. S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

Complete Score on this
Chaingang. E. =. 1000 76S
state Board of Charities ana Corrcc-
tiOns. Alan s. Johnson. Secretary.
Columbia. June 6, 1913.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-06

666 cures Bilious Fever.-Advt.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-02-27
fttanad Prepares to Resist Invasion. - -

fttagrad Prepares to Resist Invasion. - -
Petrog'ad, Feb. 90 Delay
ed.-Although the latest mes
sages appear to Indicate that
Petrograd will be spared
derman occupation, there is
no relaxation in the strenuous
efforts to reorganize a COM
plete system of defense by at
least one paper Of means by
many meetings which are ben
ing held today in all districts
of Petrograd. We are offs
cially declared in a state of
seige and a force Of so, coo
volunteers is expected to be
under arms in a few days.
All street demonstrations are
forbidden and journalists no
longer are allowed admission
to Smolny institute, the offs
cial seat of the Bolsheviki
government A special com
mittee IEof national defense
has been formed with fifteen
members Of the peoples coun
Gil commissioners. This com
mittee includes the extra
ordinary military staff Of
i've members also five repre-
sentatives of the central ex
ecutive committee Of works
mems soldiers and peasants
councils two and three dep>
uties each from the Bolshe>
vic committees and. the left
faction of the socialists revo>
lutionary party.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-02-27
S~kL1SjzU{iY IaIAR,kETS,.

orrrc al veeki=r: G.. P. Shipping.
Btnor, slles per Ito, SO to So
" shoulders, per Il 5Oh to 81
" ham. per 1T 80 70 40
Butter. %tjtolca yellow. Is to 40
Chickens. per ID, IS tC 20.
DUCKS, 80 to 30.
Guineas. 30 to 3S.
k4gs. pr doz. % TO 80
Cam, pr hushel, 80 to l.92.
Flour. st;aight. rers" *, SO GO to $500
" pat. 81 IS t., 1926
Hay. ~nerhundred H.. 80 to l co
Honey. per ID, 18 to 20.
Lard, n :: per ID. %! to %.
Meal. bolted. per hu f22
Oats. per bu. 81 n 20
Potatnes. irish. pc ] u, 1 rs to so
Wheat per bush, $ S5 to 2 so
OMiuns. SO to A
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-02-27
DON'T take A chance,
Salisbury People Should Act iu Time.

Ifsyou suffer from backache;
If you have headaches, dizzy
spells;
If there are bladder ills:
Don't delay-likely your kid
1eys are sick.
Salisbury people recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's a Salisbury woman's ex-
Perience:
Mrs. H. Frost, 693 North Main
Street, says: II had backache
and other kidney disorders. At
times my limbs were so weak
and lame, I could hardly get
around. Mornings the trouble
was worse. My kidneys acted
irregularly and caused me a lot of
annoyance, had heard of so
many who had found Doan's Kid
aey Pills good that I began TAX
Jag them. They lived up to the
claims made for them, relieving
the misery in my back aud regu-
lating my Kidneys"
Price oOc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get. Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mrs. Frost had.
Foster Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buff
file, n. 7.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-02-27
Notice. 10 [rldltars.

Having qialifed as administrator of the
estate OF Mrs. Bette f. Wilhelm, this is to
notify all persons having claims against
the said decedent to file all tented, verified
statement Of same with the undersigned on
or before the ll'h day OF February, 1919,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery.
Persons indebted TO s,id estate are no.
fed to make promt settlement
This Feb many, II, 1918.
W. l. KINBAIL,
administrator.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-02-27
Saturday |he End Day Of March, 1918.

at II o'clock O the following prop
erty: All that parcel or lot of land,
situated in the township of Salisbury,
North Carolina and described as fol-
lows: Lying on extension of East In
Miss street, beginning at a point In
the middle of the Gold Hill road Paa1
Barger's north corner and runs north
81 deg west line passing a rock twenty
feet from the beginning corner and
runs with the said Barger's line in all
three hundred and twenty feet to a
rock said Bargers corner, thence
north 81 deg west one hundred feet
to a rock, thence south 81 deg east
passing over a rock on the west side
of the Gold Hill road at three hundred
feet, in all three hundred and twenty
one feet to a point in the middle of
the Gold Hill road. theme south 6K deg
east with the middle of the Gold Hill
road one hundred feet to the begin
ming. Reserving an alley way fl teen
feet wide across the west end of this
lot.
This the 31st day of January 1918.
ROGER D. O'KELLY, Trustee.