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Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
LIMIT SUGAR SALES
TO ALL CONSUMERS
GWO Pounds in Towns and
Five in Country For
Household Uses.

Hereafter no dealer in food is per
nlttcd to sell more than two pounds
If sugar to a city housewife or more
han five pounds to a farmers wife
At one time for household use. House
wives, however, who desire sugar for
preserving purposes may obtain all
hey need by signing a certificate and
agreeing To return all sugar obtained
.Or preserving and not used for that
purpose.
This ruling by the Food Administra-
ion is due TO the ravages Of the
U-bonts of the coast ten days ago.
rhe steamship Carolina and other yes
sells carrying millions of pounds Of
sugar to this country were sunk by the
U-bOats and now in order that the
housewives and Gamers may have the
sugar they need. the sales for home
consumption are reduced.
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
A WHEAT GUN
Civil War Veteran Unable to Fight
Abstains From White Bread.

!
Abstains From White Bread.
Il cannot carry rifle, but l can do
without wheat" said a hOary-headed
veteran Of the Civil War recently. All
the fighting spirit Of the days Of '6S
was reflected in his determined look.
His heart was still young enough 10
yearn to be "Over there" with the
boys Of 1918. He wanted to do his
part in settling once and for all the
Huns insult to civilization.
But though his heart was young,
his rheumatic joints reminded him
sadly that he could not hope to take
any active part in today's war. He
knew, however, that there was a part
he could stlll play; he could contrib
ute his share OF the needed wheat to
those who are actually carrying the
rifles.
There are many men too old to carry
rifles. There are some young men
whose physical Ills prevent them from
going across. Then there are women
and children who cannot be at the
front But all these can and should
pledge themselves to eat no wheat
during the critical shortage Of the
next three months.
II is only personal sacrifice and per
sOnal saving that will give us any
wheat to send until next harvest.
There are other foods In plenty for
Americans to eat as wheat substi-
tutes.
To eat these and release every
pound Of wheat possible is one way OF
carrying a rifle in this war against
barbarOus autOcracy.
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
DEPEND ON THE WOMEN
How They Can Flight While Sons and
Brothers Are at War.

9FONueTe are at WaTs
An authoritative statement from
official Washington again imprssses
upon the women Of America the fact
that they have never been called upon
before to bear so great a burden as
the coming months will impose upon
their courage and their constancy."
It is interesting to note that though
womens part in all the war activities
is emphasized, first place Is given to
the matter Of food production and
food conservation and womens share
in 1t. The message reads in part:
"The women Of America must see to
1t that the nations producing power
is not enfeebled by the draft made
upon 1t to strengthen the fighting
power
"They must produce food by work
ing gardens, by raising chickens, by
doing farm service where they can or
by helping and encouraging those who
do It. They must aid in the kitchen.
conserving food by wise economies,
canning, drying, preserving, picking
aAd preparing food in accordance with
the Food Administrations program.
They must purchase where they see
the Food Administrations emblem.
watch their local dealers. buy local
produce in preference to shipped
goods and resist the temptation to
hoard.
america is today ratiOning the
world. without our food supplies the
Allies could not fight for US They
are suffering privatlons. The food
that we save for them is not a saving
of money It is a saving Of life. It
IS worth more than its weight in gold"
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
HIGHWAY SHOULD CARRY FREIGHT

It is well known that the railroads OF
the United States are unable to carry the
enormous traffic now offered for trans
portation. and 1t is to be expected that
the public roads will from now on have
added to their present traffic burdens
such freight as may be shifted to them
to relieve railway congestion.
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
Samuel J. Wilson & Son,
n-l7-l6-H
MILTON. DELAWARE.
ElnnrnI oIrectora and Enhalnnera.

Funeral Directors ana EHnaimeFs-
we have added to our funeral equip.
mont a new Motor Funeral Car, tof
which we make no extra charge. We
have still retained our Black ana White
places Us Ia a position to furnish either.
horse drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped ana cadIy
The largest stock Of funeral supplies
south Of Wilmington.
can phone, office No. %, residence No.
60 Phone service day and night. II
ca Hing after 10 D. m. call No. ~. Al
ais promptly answered. No extrR
,f,arge FOR distance, use Of hearses o.
Wife'g services.
we also carry q large and complete
assortment OF Furniture, Carriages Kun.
tbouts Farm Wagons, Rack wagons anc
Farming Implements.
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21
MOTHER GAVE
THIS DELICATE
CHILD VlNOL
And He Got Well and Strong.
That's True

Monaco, Pa.-"My little boy. who
is the youngest of three, was weak.
nervous and tired all the time, so he
was most unfit at school, and moth
ing seemed to help him. I learned
of Vinol and gave it to him. II has
restored his health and strength and
he has gained in weight."-Mrs.
Frederick Sommers, Monaco. Pa.
Yinol is a constitutional cod liver
and iron remedy for delicate, weak,
ailing children. Formula on every
bottle, so you know what you are giv-
ing them. Children love it.
e. H. Bratton, Druggist
Milford chronicle., 1918-06-21

Some one wants what you have TO
selll Then advertise It l the Chron-
icle next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
JUST BEGINNING no FIGHT.

With the American Army in France,
Sunday, April 21.-(By the Associated
Press )-"Tell tn em back home that
we are just beginning" said an Amer
lean lad who was in the thick of the
flight and severely wounded with
shrapnel 1T was fine to see our men
go al the Huns. All of us who
thought baseball was the great Ameri-
can game have changed our minds.
There Is only one game to keep the
American flag fying-that is, kill the
Huns. I got several before they got
me-"
The other men in the hospital were
Of the same spirit, while in a nearby
ward was a wounded German prison
er, who 1t develops, was spared after
he had held up his hands, at the
same time carrying concealed bombs
This fellow sneezingly and in a sukly
manner waved off the American
SudiA With ONc manu-. "A nurse sara
he had given more trouble than all
the Americans combined.
There appears little doubt that the
Germans thought they would &c
through the American line, as they
once boasted they would go through
Great Britain's Contemplate little
army"
The enemy made another attemp,
IT line occupied by the American
troops on the right bank Of the
MeuSe soon after the attack near
seicheprey. Sixty Of the enemy start
ed a raid, but were repulsed by heavy
ire. Some of the Germans reached
he American entanglements and were
eft dead hanging to the wire. but the
enemy carried of all his wounded.
An American raid against the ene-
ny line nearby was carried out about
the same time and one of the raiding
force was brought back dead, and
one wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
FEWER PLEASURE Cars,
FURTHER RESTRICTION OF AU-
TOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS
UNDER CONSID-
GRAFTON.
1t Is Possible That Manufacturers
May be Reduced to One Fourth of
Normal Output.

Washington, April 23.-Leading
representatives of the automobile in
dustry are here today to discuss with
the fuel administration and war in
dustries board, further curtailment
of the manufacture of pleasure cars.
The possible restriction is to be
about twenty-five per cent of the nor
NAL production. Thirty per cent. re-
striction has already been made eff
fective.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
STATUS OF NITRATE SHIPMENTS
Chief Brand Of Bureau OF Markets Js-
sues Statement i'm Respect to Gov
ernmcnt Soda.

Washington, April 16.-There have
been from time to time so many
statements, many of them wholly
without warrant, in the public press
regarding the nitrate of soda distri-
Luton that it seems desirable to fur
nish all interested parties with an
authoritative account of the whole
matter, including it's present status.
The work of transporting and dis
tributing to farmers the nitrate pur-
chased by the government for fer
tllizer use is proceeding as rapidly
as possible despite unavoidable ocean
transportation difficulties due to un-
expected war demands for shipping.
1t was originally contemplated that
the 10000 tons OF 1000 pounds each
CT nitrate purch" Sci under the pro-
visions of the food control act would
be delivered at Atlantic ports at the
rate of something over 10000 tons
per month, beginning in January. In
fact, our contracts with the COM
panies from! whom the nitrate was
purchased called for the placing of
practically $4,000 tons alongside ship
in Chile each month from January to
May, inclusive. AT the time these
contracts were made, it appeared that
deliveries could be timed in such a
way that all applicants would re-
ceive, when needed, practically the
full amount Of their orders. About
10000 tons were applied for by over
$4,000 farmers in quantities ranging
fiom one-tenth of a ton to more than
100 tons.
In accordance with plans made i'm
December, each farmer who ordered
nitrate was to have been furnished
the same direct by our distributors
at the various ports. AS the first
10000 tons were to have arrived in
VIC PbOPOSSu Wltfl
Florida and working northward to
supply all needs as they arose. I'm
fortunately, on account of unexpected
war demands for shipping, it was i'm
possible for the Shipping Board to
assign vessels at the rate contem-
Plated.
The first ship received finished un-
loading January 31st at Savannah
Only 1000 tons Of it's cargo were
consigned to the department orig
inally AS soon as the exact situa-
ton was learned, we made success
full effort to effect a trade for an ad-
eitional $500 tons of privately own
ed soda carried by this vessel.
Through the courtesy of the seller
and domestic importer, this arrange
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

ment was made while the steamer
was enroute from Chile. Our purpose
was to insure the early needs of Flor
ida and certain other restricted areas.
The discharging of the second cargo
was finished on February II at Char
lesion; of the third on the goth at
Wilmington.
1t now became apparent that re-
ceipt of later cargoes would be de-
layed and that the nitrate could not
be handled as planned, if the rel
atively small amount on hand was to
be gotten out promptly for early
needs. This was especially true as
it was felt that each section of the
country should have it's proportional
share of the quantity received during
January and February.
In the circumstances, it became
necessary for the department to mod
ify its plans Of distribution In the
majority Of the counties affected
emergency distributors were appolnr-
ed by telegraph upon the recommen-
dation of county agents, members of
local committees, and designated local
banks to deal with the farmer direct
in order that the nitrate on aand
could be furnished to the producer
Immediately, as far as possible, for
his early needs.
Exclusive of the Redondo. which
has just finished discharging at Mo-
bile, 21,66S tons have been unloaded 1
to date as follows:
Elk. s. S. Santa Barbara, at Savan-
nah, Ga, 1914 tons.
EX. S. S. Maui, at Charleston, S. 9.
9,343 tons.
Elk. S. S. Margaret, at Wilmington
~ c., SOIL tons.
or this amount, more than 10000
tons have actually been shipped tc
farmers. On account of port condi.
tions there are possibly as much a.
1000 tons for which shipping in.
structions have been given that the
railroads have not as yet been able
to move. The 1000 tons remaining
on hand will be moved out by the
time this letter reaches you.
The Redondo has just finished dis
charging her cargo. The AMMAN will
finish discharging this week. Thes,
ships carry approximately 1900 tons
apportioned as follows:
EX. S. S. Redondo at Mobile, Ala.
6,694 tons.
Elk. S. s. AMMAN, at Norfolk, Va.
| 1865 tons.
The cargo discharged at Mobile
will furnish the nitrate ordered b,
| farmers in Alabama, Mississippi
Louisiana, Arkansas, in parts of Ten
nessee, and other States in this gen
eral region.
part of the cargo of the Amman
will be discharged at New York Cit!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
AMERICANS IN BATTLE.
REPORTED GERMAN LOSSES
ABOUT 90 OR 400.
Indications Show Huns Had Made
Important Preparations for the
Attack Says French Statement
Picked Troops We're Used.

Washington. April 22.-Gen. Per-
shing's first report on the German as
sault upon the American and French
forces i'm the Toul sector Saturday is
understood to indicate that the Ameri-
cans sustained more than two hundred
casualties and to estimate the German
losses at between three and four nun
dred.
IL was learned that the report had
been received, but war department
officials refused to make 1t public or
comment upon persistent reports
about the department concerning its
contents. Secretary Baker is under
stod to be awaiting more details be-
fore making an announcement though
he probably will lay the information
received before the house military
committee when he appears tomorrow
to tell Of his trip abroad.
The Germans claim to have captur-
ed 1873 Americans and to have killed
and wounded many more, and so far
there has been no Official American
answer to the claim. This situation
will result in q revival of considera-
tion at the war department of the
proposal that a daily statement be
issued from the headquarters Of the
American expeditionary forces. The
explanation heretofore given for the
refusal TO accede to the proposal has
been that American troops are part
OF and are cooperating with larg,
French and British units. and thai
an Independent communique woule
necessarily duplicate British O
French statements.
1t is realized. however. that Ger.
man claims. unless specifically denied
from authoritative sources will be re.
garded as statements of fact with
Inevitable resulting anxiety to the peo
pie in this country. For that reason
Secretary Baker is disposed to reopen
the whole question with Gen. Per.
shing.
IL has been definitely decided, that
as soon as American forces in any
considerable number are again acting
as an independent unit. a daily state.
ment as to it's activities will be issued
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
DARK NIGHTS ORDER RESCIND.
ED.

Anderson, April 23.-B. r. Cossett
state fuel administrator, TODAY re-
ceived telegram from the United
states fuel administration at Wash
ington reading as follows
AT the urgent request of the Lib
erty loan committee DR.. Garfield.
United States fuel administrator. has
decided to suspend operation of the
ilghtiess night order, beginning next
Thursday night. On account Of late
hour of lighting brought about by
the daylight saving bill the order will
remain suspended until September1
when 1t will again become effective"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

for the needs of New York, New
England and Northern Jersey. From
that part of its cargo which is dis
charged at Norfolk there will be fur
nished all of the needs of Virginia,
Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky,
parts of Tennessee, Pennsylvania,
Delaware and all Middle Western
States. The amounts applied for in
interior States will be shipped from
the port mos.-convcnient to them.
Five additional ships, with a total
tonnage of 26,500, are either in Chile
CT on their way to Chile for loading
and will discharge the greater part
of their cargoes during May.
A sixth ship of 1000 tons net
weight has been tentatively assigned
for carrying nitrate. This makes
tot of approximately $4,000 tons
wl.lch have actually been delivered in
this country or for which transporta-
tion arrangements have been made
The department has assurance that
the remainder of the 10000 tons
contracted for will come forward as
speedily as possible Unfortunately,
the Kentra, one of the ships assign
ed to move agricultural nitrate and
| which was to have lifted about 1000
tons, was wrecked off coast of Chile
| just prior to loading.
The unavoidable difficulties en-
countered, due, as indicated, to unex-
| peCted war demands for shipping,
have been very great. Advices from
the Shipping Board as to present
shipping conditions indicate that the
department will be able substantially
to meet the orders received from
farmers up to February 4, the date
upon which the receipt of applications
was closed. In the absence of alb
solutely unavoidable developments, it
is believed that all the nitrate con-
u"Ctcu loI VIII De Secureu. NOI all
of it will be received in time to be
used this spring, but it is contem-
plated that the greater portion of it
VIII be delivered to farmers in time
to serve their purposes. Any repre-
sentations to the contr Try are unwar-
ranted and misleading. The depart
ment has taken every possible step
to hasten deliveries from Chile and
to expedite the shipment to farm
ers of nitrate from ports of distriou-
tiCn in the United States.
Very truly yours,
Charles J. Brand,
Chief Of Bureau.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

A notable event was the wedding
of Miss Rebecca Douglas Hall and
Wilson Green of Sumter. at the Oak
| and Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wednesday night. April 18th, at $50
o'clock.
A large coterie of friends wit
messed the impressive ceremony per-
formed amid beautiful decorations
planned with artistic skill, transform
ng the church into a place or beau
ty for the event.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Alex Martin, pastor of the
church.
Just before the ceremony, Mrs. j.
Barron Steele rendered a delightful
musical program. The strains of the
wedding march, played by Miss Julia
;ork, heralded the approach of the
bridal party.
First came Miss Mary Craig, maid
Of honor. beautifully attired in blue
nessaline, with over-dress Of chiffon,
carrying shower bouquet of sweet
peas and orange blossoms Next
came little Mary Sims and Louise
Williamson, Jr., scattering rose pet
ais. These were followed by little
sarah Williamson, ring bearer Then
came the brides sister, Mrs. w. r..
sims, dame Of honor. who wore q
lovely pink georgctte costume. carry
ng .. shower bouquet Of sweet peas
and valley lilies.
The ushers were Dr. w. r. Sims.
II. w Watson of Louisburg, N. c., DR..
B. G. Gaddy of Monroe, and Neville
Craig OF Columbia.
The groom with his best man, a
brother, f. s. Green, met the bride
ut the altar.
The lovely young bride, who was
Siven i'm marriage by her brother.
Major Hall. wore lovely gown of
pearls. The filmly veil was caught
with orange blossoms Her bouauct
VAS of brides roses and valley lilies.
Mrs. Green is an attractive and
charming young woman. She grad
rated at Winthrop and has taught
successfully for several years.
Mr.. Green holds responsible posi-
ton with the Southern Cotton ON
Co. OF Sumter.
After the ceremony a reception was
rendered the bridal party and a num-
ber of friends at the home of the
brides sister. Mrs. w. II. Sims.
The gift room displayed a magni-
hcent array of silver, cut glass.
china, paintings and linens, attest
ing the popularity of the young
couple.
In the dining room delicious cream
and cake were served by bcvy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
LIBERTY HONOR ROLL.
Complete List Will he Filed in State
Library.

Columbia, April 19.-Under sepa-
rate cover am having mailed to ey-
cry bank in the State Third Liberty
Loan subscribers certificates. On the
face of each certificate is a place up-
on which should be inscribed the sub
scribers name, but these certificates
should be issued only to those sub
scribers who have at least made the
8 per cent. initial payment.
1t is very desirable that complete
list of every subscriber be made, and
at the close Of the campaign forward.
ed to this office. that the present gen.
GRAFTON and future generations may
Know the names of the loyal CONS and
daughters of South Carolina. It is
our purpose to have complete rec
ord of all subscribers to this loan al.
phabetically listed according to- coun-
ties, and copy placed in every pub.
lie college or school library in the
State. In years to come it will not
only be of interest, but it will be 6.
source Of great pride to know these
names and to trace our connection to
these loyal people, and I am therefore
| asking that you make this list with
care, both as to the proper spelling
Of the name and the present ad-
dress Of the subscriber. &
Please request your county. &, and
town papers to publish this letter and
impress upon your people the honor
of being enrolled among the subscrib-
ers to this loan.
You will please advise your good
people that Thrift and War Savings
Stamps will be accepted at their full
value in payment Of bonds otx this
loan. I want you to forcibly bring to
the minds of everyone with whom
you come in contact that our brave
boys, who are patriotically Offering
their lives for our protection and the
protection and welfare of future gen-
erations, have taken out life insurance
In order that their families at home
may be protected in case the fortunes
of war should fall heavily upon them
This brave and thoughtful effort on
the part of these young men should
touch those Of us who cannot go 10
the front and should appeal to our
sense of honor, as well as to our sense
OF duty, to see that the boys who may
come back, many probably bearing
the wounds of the conflict, have some
provision with which to start life
anew. Think how our hearts will
beat with joy when we can hand our
boy upon his return a Liberty Bond
which we have bought to back him UP
and to protect him, and then give him
that he might start life in fair and
full competition with his fellow-man.
This should be our sublime faith,
and will bring joy to our hearts and
courage and opportunity to our brave
sons.
Kindly acknowledge receipt of this
letter.
Yours very sincerely,
Edwin w. Robertson,
State Chairman
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

Miss Ciarissa Harold. beautiful and
talented reader. will present on the
seventh afternoon of the Redpath Sew.
en-dsy Chautauqua here the famous
war play, "The Man Who Stayed at
Home" which has had remarkably
long runs In the principal cities of this
country and England.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
TO DECLARE WAR.
GERMANY EXPECTS ARGENTINE
AND URUGUAY TO JOIN TILE
ALLIES. 7
German Newspapers Notified to Pre-
pare the Public for Anticipated Do
vclOpments.

Lordon. April @.-Uruguay and
Arger tine are expected to declare war
against Germany at an early date, ac-
cording to Berlin advices forwarded
by the Exchange Telegraph corres-
pondent at Amsterdam. German
newspapers have been notified to pre-
pare the public for developments, he
adds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

OF young girls. Refreshing punch was
served by Miss Cecil Fewell.
Attending the wedding were ths
following: Dr. and Mrs. f.. ii. Green.
Dr. and Mrs. Il. G.. Gaddy Mr. opd
Mrs. V. ID. Slses of Monroe N. G. r..
w. Watson Of Louisburg. n. c.. viii
liam Neville Craig and Miss Mary
Craig of Columbia. Miss Portia Seal
brook of Charleston. Miss Emma
Thomson of Chester, Mrs. III. 7 Winn
or Greenville. Mr.. and Mrs. I,ouis
Williamson Of Sumter, T.. s. Green of
Hill Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

Washington, April 23.-Presiden.
Wilson today signed the sabotage bill
carrying penalties of ten thousand dol
lars fine and thirty years imprison
ment for the destruction OF war ma.
terials and interference with war in
dustries
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

Washington, April 24.-Contracts
for twenty-five steel freighters of a
total Of two hundred and forty thou
sand, six hundred tons were let today
by the emergency fleet corporation.
The ships will be built at San Fran
cisco and Wilmington, N. c..