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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
MUST EAT LESS
WHEAT AND SUGAR

William Elliott, foor administra-
tor for South Carolina, has issued
the following statement, and our
merchants are complying with the
order. A petition was circulated
here as soon as the statement came
out which was readily signed by ev-
eryone.
Study of the situation develops
that America must depend largely
upon -four for success in the war
with Germany. There is plenty of
wheat in Australia, but we have too
few ships to send so far. Our asso-
ciates in the war must depend upon
America for their supply of -four.
The strictest kind Of economy must
be practiced in the use of flour in
every household in order to feed
the armies.
To meet this condition the Am
erican people must cut down the
consumption of -four by about 35
per cent, or possibly more.
Corn and other substitutes must
be used as far as possible.
Hoarders of flour, whethe r indi-
viduals, firms, or associations, sub
ject themselves to penalty of four
years imprisonment or $4,000
fine, or both. Retailers who aid OF
abet in boarding of flour render
themselves liable to the same penalty
Flour.
Flour in towns and cities shoulC
be sold in eighth to quarter barre
quantities; in rural and farm com
munities in quarter and half barre
quantities.
These limitations are effective al
once and they must be strictly OBJ
served.
The dealers must notify all othei
dealers in the community who do no.
know of the rules. Reports of VIC
lations should be made to the FOOD
Administration, Arcade building
Columbia, S. C. Prompt investiga
ton will follow every reported case
Sugar.
Sugar should be sold in towns ant
cities in two to five pound lots; il
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

paupers, and supervise the cleaning
of the paupers' quarters.
Recommendations to Supervisor and
Commissioners:
/. Screen all the exterior doors
and windows of the paupers' quar-
ters.
2. Provide straw ticks instead
Of mattresses for the paupers' beds
and rubber sheets as needed on the
beds of paupers whose physical con-
dition require it.
8. Have the roof of the aims
house recovered and increase the
pitch of the roof.
d. Have the flooring repaired
where it has buckled. Have the cell
ing repaired where the boards ara
sprung. Have the nail holes in the
plaster walls filled with cement or
putty.
S. Take steps Immediately to
rid the paupers' quarters of vermin
which have found Judgement behind
the plaster walls between the rooms
and elsewhere. When the ceilings
of the rooms are exposed to recover
the roof, spray them and the beams
and rafters supporting them with a
disinfectant containing a high per-
centage of carbolic acid. After the
new roof is put on, but before re-
pairs to the plaster walls, floors and
ceilings are made, fumigate each of
the rooms with the fumes from five
pounds of sulphur. After fumiga-
tion, proceed with repairs suggested
in 4.
6. Have five fly-proof pail priv
les built at the almshouse, one for
the superintendent, two for the
white paupers, and two for the ne
gro paupers.
7. Employ at the almshouse an
able-bodied negro woman to take
charge of the negro paupers under
the direction of the superintendent.
Additional supervision of the negro
paupers is badly needed.
8. Require the county physician
to vaccinate the paupers against
smallpox where vaccination is not
contraindicated.
8. Require the superintendent
to make full report quarterly OF
supplies received, used and on hand,
and make at the same time a. writ
ten request for supplies needed dur
ing the coming quarter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
GREENWOOD'S OLDEST
CITIZEN PASSES AWAY

Mr.. Benjamin NJ. Martin, Green
woods oldest citizen, man holding
the respect and confidence of all
who knew him, passed away Tues
day night at eleven o'clock at his
home at 209 Grace street.
Mr.. Martin was born in Able
Vile county in 1925, and was the
oldest man in the community. Had
he lived until the 25th of this month,
he would have been SO years old
The Greenwood Index.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

South Cardinals proportion of the
100000 shipbuilders to be raised in
the United States is approximately
5000 according to information re-
ceived by the State Council Of Ma
tional Defense from the Council of
National Denfense. Horace L. Til
gilman, of Marion, is to direct the
drive for these workmen in this
State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
GENERAL NEWS

Fifty thousuand common laborers
will be imported from Porto Rico as
soon as arrangements can be made
at an early date. Later $4,000 more
will be brought in Director Gener-
al McAdoo wants to use the first
that come in on the railroads for
the maintenance and shop work in
the south and southwest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
CARRIER ON ROUTE S.

Walter Winn, who has been a ru-
raj mail carrier on Route for the
past several years, has secured a
place on the yards at the Seaboard
Shops and has gone to work. His
brother, Joe Winn, is acting as his
substitute.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

There never has been 4 similar
body of men to lead as clean lives
as the American soldiers in France,
General Pershing said in a cable
gram to Secretary Baker in reply
to inquiries as to the truth of re-
ports of immoderate drinking among
the men. ~ -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The 80 German ships seized by
Brazil when it entered the war
have been chartered by the French
government for war purposes. The
vessels represent on aggregate Of
about 100000 gross tons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

At the Tuesday night session Sem
ator Laney offered resolution that
no more night sessions be held dur
ing the meeting Of this legislature,
and that instead an afternoon ses-.
sion be held each day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The Daily News says there is rea-
son for stating that President Wilson
quite recently made urgent repre-
sentations to the British cabinet on
the desirability of an Irish settle
ment. The Dublin correspondent of
the Times reiterates the particular
ly hopeful view of the convention
whose reports or report, he says, will
at least advance the solution of the
problem by stages of unprecedent-
ed length and Importance. The end,
he adds, cannot long be delayed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

John F. Nugent of Boise City, was
appointed by the Governor of Idaho
to fill the unexpired term of Sena-
tor Brady, whose death caused the
vacancy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

E. A. Ivester was shot and killed
at Great Falls by Max Giles. They
had a difficulty over an account in
Ivester's store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Measures to check competition for
labor between the war industries
and government agencies have been
taken by the department of labor.
This was announced Tuesday after
delegation of Virginia truck
growers headed by Representative
Holland had called on Assistant Sec
retary Post with a protest that the
farmers would lose a million BUSH
els of potatoes this year if the en-
ticement of farm laborers by indus.
trial concerns were permitted to-
continue.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
NEW SCHEDULE ON SEABOARD.

The schedule on the Seaboard was
changed last Sunday and the follow
ing is the time of leaving OF the
trains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

To the bill requiring the war de-
partment to furnish army officers
with uniforms at cost, Secretary
Daniels asked the senate military
committee to add a provision for
naval officers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25
THE KAISER'S PRAYER.

Oh, Lord, dear Lord, one thing
pray
Before I knock off for the day
Just break this war stamp saving
scheme
It haunts me in my every dream
Because if each one does his bit
I'll have to break my sword and
quit
And never start scrap again,
Your servant, Kaiser Bill. Amen.
If you cannot tote gun,
Buy, savings stamp.
If of worldly wealth you've none'
Buy savings stamp.
War stamps held by everyone
Keep the kaiser on the run
Till the victory is won.
Buy savings stamp. 4,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Capt. James E. Holgate has been
sentenced to serve seven years in
the Atlanta prison for forging an
Endorsement on check.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The worlds largest two direct cur
rent dynamos have been built in
Europe, each with a capacity of
about $4,000 sixteen-candlepower
lamps.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

In order that all industries in
Italy may be national, that kingdom
is setting up a piano factory desig-
mated on the best American and
French models. Before the war the
piano trade was nearly all in the
hands of Germans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Pershing sends back word that
this is the biggest thing that we have
ever undertaken and they will need
all the support that they can get.
He also says that if they can know
every day and every hour that the
people are standing behind them
they will have plenty of courage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Speaking of severing diplomatic
relations it isn't so easy to sever
poor relations. an exchange says.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

about 5O,0OO SlXteen-candlepoWe
lamps.
In order that all industries in
Italy may be national, that kingdom
is setting up piano factory desig-
mated on the best American and
French models. Before the war the
piano trade was nearly all in the
hands of Germans.
M. Tchernoff, elected chairman of
the constituent assembly by the So
cial Rovelutionist, declared that the
constituent assembly should immedi-
ately call a conference of all the
entente allies to consider war aims.
A charter to the United States
government of all Dutch steamers
now held in American ports has been
decided upon by the Dutch govern
ment in a provisional agreement
just signed in London. The agree
ment provides a charter for one
round trip of upwards of fifty ves-
sells. The ships are not to go into
the war zones, but five steamers
will carry material for Switzerland
and tw otake cargoes for the Meth
erlands overseas trust. 1t is part Of
the agreement that Dutch ships will
carry 100000 tons of food for the
Belgians' relief.
An altar of ice was used Sunday
at an outdoor service by the con-
gregation of the churches of st.
Peter and St. Paul. The open air
services, which was planned as de-
monstration that fuel is unessential
in connection with worship, includ-
ed baptismal rites.
The ladies of Rock Hill are going
to make layettes for the babies in
France. Each lady is requested to
pay the whole or part of the price
of one.
The corn crop of 1917 was more
than 100000 bushels which gives
big surplus. The heart of the
corn does not keep as we'll as the
wheat and that is the reason that
corn cannot be sent abroad.
The apple crop of Washington
State is 5 per cent above that of
last year with an estimated crop of
100000 barrels.
Col. Roosevelt went to Washing
ton this week and frankly stated
that he had come to help speed up
the war and to confer with his
friends. He had nothing to say in
reply to Senator Stones speech in
the senate.
Ty Cobb has been re-classiied. He
is in Glass 2 Division A. His Ques
tionnaires had not been filled out
properly for he has a wife and three
children.
Pershing sends back word that
this is the biggest thing that we have
ever undertaken and they will need
all the support that they can get.
He also says that if they can know
every day and every hour that the
people are standing behind them
they will have plenty of courage.
Speaking of severing diplomatic
relations it isn't so easy to sever
Door relations. an exchange says.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The corn crop of 1917 was more
than 100000 bushels which gives
a big surplus. The heart of the
corn does not keep as we'll as the
wheat and that is the reason that
corn cannot be sent abroad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Ty Cobb has been re-classifed. He
is in Glass Division A. His Ques-
tionnaires had not been filled out
properly for he has wife and three
children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The apple crop of Washington
State is per cent above that of
last year with an estimated crop of
100000 barrels.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

M. Tchernoff, elected chairman of
the constituent assembly by the So
cial Rovelutionist, declared that the
constituent assembly should immedi-
ately call a conference of all the
entente allies to consider war aims.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

Col. Roosevelt went to Washing
ton this week and frankly stated
that he had come to help speed up
the war and to confer with his
friends. He had nothing to say in
reply to Senator Stones speech in
the senate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

The ladies of Rock Hill are going
to make layettes for the babies il
France. Each lady is requested t.
pay the whole or part of the price
Of one.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-01-25

An altar of ice was used Sunday
at an outdoor service by the con-
gregation of the churches of St.
Peter and St. Paul. The open air
services, which was planned as de-
monstration that fuel is unessential
in connection with worship, includ-
ed baptismal rites.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29
REPRESENTATIVES, REQUIRED NATIONAL AND STATE


EcAUsE of the interest that is being evneed in the war some
still strongly advocating loyalty the adna
but
circles that big enough boshouldered
before them The
of suggestion
party the position for
firm
and it, his he does
him the honos
which finds
ndulged both
the other viewing
their convictions
their
most
politics which has
which has to be proud Of
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29
FOURTH OF July CELEBRATION IN 1918.

Thursday will
1 j greatN
associated
that and cviza
offering repeating that
which
well the right live in
and world 1915 when
the period of fifteen
reflect
their
life the
especially brother
without
prepared
wodfoe thousands of miles
guidance uptodate
being
ability AND
world
obedience food
nothing impair the lofty
there in France the bearing
collectively help the revolution the
mpedment will be the
VICTORY PLEDGE finally
all ills internally
righteousness participation
who repeating and
who the
WORLD IT'S PEOPLE FOR EVER,
CAUSE,
and
WORLDS GREAT INDEPENDENCE
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

winning the croix de guerre by their
eallantry, has aroused a fine spirit OF
emulation throughout the CoIored
troops, all of whom are looking for
ward to more active service
THE only regret expressed by Col
ored troops is that they are not given
more dangerous work to do. They
are especially amused at the most
dangerous positions, and all are de-
sirous of having more active service
than has been permitted them thus
far. l cannot commend too highly the
spirit shown among the Colored COM
bat troops. who exhibit fine capacity
for quick training and eagerness for
the most dangerous work"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.
e. 23rd Ave. and Washington ST.
Presbyter, j. A. Thos-Hazell, S.

e. 23rd Ave. and Washington ST.
Presbyter, ]. A. Thos-Hazell, S.
T. b.
Last Sabbath DR.. r. A. Randolph
worshipped with the Peoples Pres
byterian. AS a personal friend of the
pastor and well-wisher of the
church we are always glad to have
the Dr. with us.
AT the forenoon services tomorrow
DIR. r. A. Randolph will deliver the
message. The evening service will be
under the auspices of one OF the wom-
ems organizations of the church.
The public is cordially invited to both
these religious engagements.
During pastorate covering over
nine years in Denver musical talents
from other communions have repeat
edly supported our musical efforts in
the Peoples Church and the commun-
ity in general. Without these help
ers the quality of music handled in
the Presbyterian Church of Denver
could not have been sung. In the
past wherever the least ability musi-
cally has been demonstrated, the
Presbyter has contributed pecuniarv
help, moral influence both to young
and old in and out of the church. to
local experts as well as imported tai
chts' W ihtrouuce tnem TO the public
and thus help people to establish
themselves professionally in the minds
of the best thinking people of the
community. who are able to pass
sober. but yet impartial, judgment on
such persons achievements We at this
time call on the friends of Denver to
once more cooperate with us to show
our appreciation of this class of nom
communicates helpers of the choir.
To this end complimentary concert
viii take place in the Church Audi
torium Thursday night July the 18th,
at s:4S O'Clock. The opening and
c,osing cnoruses will be sung by the
choir. The other part of the nro-
gram Will be rendered by the above
described class OF persons. Buy
ticket and attend the concert The
night Will be profitably and pleasantly
spent.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

Washington, d. c., June 22-Formal
denial of reports circulated in TINS
country presumably by German
agents, that Negro soldiers with the
American expeditionary forces are be-
ing given more dangerous work than
the white troops was cabled to the
War Department yesterday by Gen.
Pershing. The message said the Ne
groes were in high spirits and that
their only complaint was that they
were not given more active service.
Gen. Pershing said he could not COM
mend too highly the spirit shown
among the Coiored combat troops,
who exhibit fine capacity for quick
training and eagerness Tor the most
dangerous work"
The generals cablegram, which was
in reply to one of inquiry sent by Sec
retary Baker, said.
The stories, orpbably invented by
German agents, that Colored soldiers
in France are always placed in most
dangerous positions and sacrificed to
save white soldiers, that when wound
ed they are left on the ground to die
without medical attention, etc, are
absolutely false
Figures on Losses.
"The following are the losses as re-
ported up to June Is in the four Col
ored combatant regiments now in
France: The 369th infantry-Died of
wounds, g. died of diseases, s. severe
ly wounded, 2. The 370th infantry
died of wounds, none; died of disease,
3: severely wounded, none. The 371st
infantry Died of wounds, none; died
of disease, g. severely wounded, none.
The 372d infantry-Died of wounds,
none, died of disease, g. severely
wounded. none. These figures show
conclusively that Negro troops have
not thus far occupied positions as dan
gerous as those occupied by white
troops and that their physical condi-
ton is excellent.
"A tour of inspection just completed
among American Negro troops by Of
ficers of the training section of these
headquarters shows the comparatively
high degree of training and efficiency
among these troops. Their training
is identical with that of other Ameri-
can troops serving with the French
army, the effort being to lead all Am
erican troops gradually to 4-eavy COM
bat duty by preliminary service in
trenches in quiet sectors.
"Colored troops in trenches have
been particularly fortunate as one reg
iment had been there a month before
any losses were suffered. This was
almost unheard of on the western
front
Tells of Fine Spirits.
THE exploits of two colored infan-
trymen some weeks ago in repelling
much larger German patrol, killing
and wounding several Germans and
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29
CHEYENNE, wYo., NEWS.

Mrs. Allie Smith has returned from
Denver after few days visit with her
sister and friends in that city.
MIR. and Mrs. James Hill of Montana
are in the city and may make this
their future home.
Sergt. ]. A. Jones was in Denver
last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. J. Catlett are the
proud parents of 12-pound baby girl.
Rev. Lewis and wife and Rev. Har-
per. on tfeir way from Omaha to Fort
Steele, Wyo., stopped over Saturday
night and visited the Second Baptist
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

The overseas cap" now being 10
sued to soldiers in the expeditionarJ
forces matches the uniform in color,
has very low crown. and has no brlm
or peak. 1t is so made that II may be
folded and carried In a pocket.
When American forces entered the
trenches 1t was found that the brims
of their campaign hats interfered with
sighting through trench periscopes anG
that in the cases of tall men the higt
crowns could be seen above the para
pets. The new cap is so low that II
permits the men to move with prac-
tically the same freedom as when they
are hatless. The trench helmet can
be worn over 1t.
Only soldiers who have been with
the expeditlonary forces wear the cap.
According to reports from France new
regulations provide that officers shall
wear their insignia of rank on the cap,
and enlisted men place on 1t the button
prescribed to be worn on the left side
of the collar of the service coat.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

Church. Rev. Lewis preached a love
ly sermon at the eleven O'Clock serv-
ice Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Horn has returned from
Florence. Colorado where he has been
visiting his parents for the past four
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Rhone have
moved to their new home recently
purchased on Reed street.
The Union Pacific r. X. Co. is en-
ploying a number of women laborers
at the shops now of both white and
colored.
See them dressed in their overalls
pulling trucks and doing other work
the same as men
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

the Gas
Thursday special
will the Denver
President Will
vera and its
The Colorado statesman., 1918-06-29

The total cost for National army
cantonments was $140, ,726, ,473. accord
ing to statement by the war depart
ment. The National Guard camps
cost $3S.375,272.
Emergency work to provide for sol
diers in this country and to provide
buildings for the manufacture and
storage of army supplies both here and
abroad undertaken by the construction
division of the army. which has been
executed or is under way and in pros
pect up to June /, will cost about ST.
170,o1900O. This total is exclusive Of
three operations costing $106, 100000,
under the direct control of the ord
nance department.
Up to June l the construction divi-
sion had completed So Jobs, at total
cost of S202 ,25O.OOO. 1t has PA opera
tions under way. which, when finished,
will cost about $270369, 900. Prepara-
tions are being made to start work on
1T new operations which are expected
to cost $700.OO0,00O.