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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
RAISE MORE FOOD.
BIGGER WHEAT CROP REQUEST
OF HOUSTON.
Makes Public Great Libcrty =
Harvest Program for Next Year.
Acreage Suggested for States III
cludcs Minimum or Nearly Three
Hundred Thousand for South Car
Olina.

Washington. July 21.--A great lib
erty wheat harvest i'm 1919 was assur
ed by farmers i'm national growing
program issued today by Secretary
Houston after full consideration Of
the increasing needs for this essen
tiol food at home and in the allied ma
tions.
Not less than $4,000, 900 acres OF
winter wheat called for i'm this fam
ily's sowing and Secretary Houston
suggests that approximately 47,5OO, 900
acres could be sown ii conditions are
especially favorable. The larger acre
age, 1t was pointed out, would better
meet the estimated needs of the al
lied nations and the population al
home.
From the minimum acreage called
for. which Is only about the average
of the five years 1913 to 1917. il is es
timated $4,000, 900 bushels of winter
wheat might be expected and from the
suggested larger acreage approximate
ly 667.O00,000 bushels should be har-
vested. These production estimates
are based upon an average yield of
1871 bushels an acre and an aban-
donment of 10 per cent, i'm the area
sown on account OF winter kill.
Definite acreage. both minimums
and maximums Tor each State have
been worked out and campaign will
be launched Immediately for the de-
partment OF agriculture. State agricul-
tural colleges and leading farmers
throughout the country to have the
farmers make good their state quotas
recommendations for the 1919 acre
nge of spring wheat and other spring
crops and live stock will be issued la
ter by the department.
Acreage of winter wheat suggested
by the department for sowing this
fall. by States, include
(Figures I'm thousands-i. e., thou
sand ommitted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
GASOLINE PRICE INCREASED.
Fuel Administration Will Not Object
Advance to Meet Freight Rate.

Washington, July 21.-To meet the
increased freight rates recently or
Tered by the railroad administration
he fuel administration today aH
nOunced that effective tomorrow it
will not object to an advance.of ona-
half cent n gallon in the wholesale
ank wagon market of gasoline, naph-
ha and refined oil throughout the
country. The advance in the retail
price shall not be greater than that
n the wholesale price, it was an
nOunced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
TO SAVE SIBERIA.
JAPAN HAS AGREED To AyrERI.
CAN PLAN UF INTERVIEW.
TION.
No Aggressive Designs ON Russia an,
RELIEF Commission VIII Accom-
pany Joint NIilltaty Expedition.

London. July 22.-The Japanese
diplomatic council has agreed to the
American proposal for the joint inter
vention by Japan and the United
states I'm Siberia. says a Central News
dispatch, dated July nth. The dis
patch says n proclamation will be is
sued assuring Russia that the entente
fas no aggressive designs in interven-
ing In siberia and IL is probable that
a relief commission will accompany
the Joint expedition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24

The suggested minimum acreage Is
per cent. more than sOwn last au-
tumn and the maximum acreage is l !:
per cent. more. In some States. where
"a large increase of winter State acre
age is suggested. it is planned cor
respondingly to reduce the spring
wheat acreage. The department ex-
pcrts point out that winter wheat Is
safer crop and produces a large"
yield to the acre. The usual weather
conditions of the last two years are
responsible for the increased acreage
of spring wheat this year in somo
sections where winter wheat usually ~
more extensively grown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24

wish to thank ~ F.rLever, chairman
OF the agricultural committee. He
stayed in his office ready and willing
10 cooperate with US at all times. He
had an intreview with the president
and other high officials in our behalf.
While he did not indorse many of our
views, he showed a disposition to as
sist us in any way possible.
Wade StackhOuse.
Dillon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
JAPAN ACCEPTS PROPOSAL.
IN Agreement With United States Or
Siberian Intervention.

Toxic, Friday, July 19--It is belev-
d I'm political circles here that Japan :
reply to the proposal of the United
n Siberia will be despatched today.
II is understood that Japan accepts
ully the American proposals. The
hCwspa perS say Il session OF the diet
v i'll be called.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24

Washington. July 22.-The govern
ment continued it's reserve today on
any announcement of plans with ia
pan for military aid to Russia i'm
Siberia. ohicials said that until soms
official communication from the Japa-
nese government arrived there would
be nothing To say for publication.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
AMERICAN CASUALTY LIST.
only Sixty-iwO Names Reported To-
day.

Washington. July 22.-The army
casualty list numbers siXty-twO. XIII
cd In action. .: died of wounds, IA;
hed of disease. = died Of accident
ana other causes. 3: wounded severe
w. IL, missing in action. 1G: prisoners
f.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
BASEBALL ; UNDER CONSIDERA-
TION.
Secretary OF War Baker and Gen
CrOwdcr May End Season

Washington, July 22.--Secretary
Baker and Provost Marshal Genera!
'rOwder began today considering the
ldvisability of permitting baseball
leagues to continue the season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
ARRIVED IN FRANCE.
Assistant secretary of the Navy Roo.c-
welt Overseas

Washington. July 22.-The navy de
partment today announced the arrival
IN France OF Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy Roosevelt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-24
Blind Soldiers Marry.

London, June 25-More than $50
british soldiers blinded i'm the war
have married since losing their sight.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
'.t: { -. HERE AND THERE

l5c package ot quaker cornflakesl 10c.--Bowen's Cash Store 190d6t Dr. W. F. Ball of Little Rock was here last night, going to Batesville. MT. and Mrs. Paul Herndon and Dale Herndon are here from Judsonia for a day or two.
 For Sale Ford car in good condi- ton. See Bert Snetsef. 1S4dtf M. r. Jolly, representing the B. F, Goodrich Rubber Company, is here today reprenting his house.
 c. F. Crook came up from Little Rock this morning, where he spent several days with his wife and son. Chickens, turneys, geese and eggs at Bowen's Cash Store. 189d6t Sunday school at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 9:30. Let all the children and others who will be present.
 Mrs Elmer Badgett of Tuckerman arrived this morning and is the guest
 
 of her sister, Mrs. F. Davis of Chas- tain's Addition.
 For Sale-One Chandler, l Dodge and Ford Frank Johnson. 85 d12t Mrs. James Keatts left on No. } this afternoon for her home in Little Rock, concluding very pleasant visit with Mrs. o. D. Watson.
 A fine ten pound boy has made his arrival at the home of MT. and Mrs. Burrell Umsted at Walnut Ridge, and has been named c. B. Umsted, 3rd. WANTED Nice clean rags at the Independent office.
 Sergeant c. D. McMillian of Camp Pike, who was honorably discharged yesterday at Camp Pike, was here last night, going home to Batesville. Knox mends shoes cheap. Ill Wal nut street. dtf.  MT. and Mrs. s. w. Harvey, Miss
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Dr. O.. A. Jamison of Tuckerman, one of our patriotic doctors who is in the service of his country, having on- ly recently returned froW overseas" is home on ten days furlough. He spent today in Newport with his bro ther and is receiving a cordial well come by his many friends and admir- CTS.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

ter, Claire, arrived home on the early train this morning, after an absence of month. After leaving Neill, who was able to be out and in school again at Annapolis, they returned by way of Washington City, where they had most enjoyable visit of week with Mrs. Phillips aunt.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

MT. and Mrs. J. N. Lewis, Mrs. P. H. Van Dyke, Mrs. W. A. Billingsley and Miss Gertie Billingley drove to Batesville last evening and attended
 the concert by James Harrod, Arkan- sas' most noted singer. They are most generous in their praise for Mir.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Cecil Marion and Clyde Herbert, who have just received their honor able discharge from army service at Camp Pike, will arrive this evening to spend Sunday with Newport rela- tiyes. Mir. Marion is brother to Mrs. c. P. Randy and MT. Herbert a nephew of Mrs. R. A. Randy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

came up on the train last night and went out to his home near Litchfield this morning. This young man has been in the vocational training school at Austin, Texas.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

A great line of Christmas seals, tags, cards, etc. We handle the cele- brated Gibson art line, the hand somest line on the market.--I. D. Price. 189b17t
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Clara Harvey and Mrs. Willie Rice of Tuckerman drove to Newport this morning and were accompanied home in the afternoon by Miss Sylla liar vey.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Mrs. Less and daughter of Walnut Ridge are spending several days with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Avis Meyer of Jonesboro, who are spend ing the winter here at the Claridge hotel
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07
WEATHER.

Tonight fair and warmer; Sun laay cloudy
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Furnished rooms with best of board at Mrs. Dawson's, 416 Hazel street.
 187d12t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Harrod and think he is even greater than the McCormacks of Arkansas. The auditorium was filled to over flowing with appreciative hearers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

187d12t.
 H. A. McCallister arrived home last night from Camp Pike, where he has been in service for the past fifteen months. He was honorably discharg- ed and his friends and homefolks are glad to have him home to stay.
 For the most homelike place to stay and best board go to Mrs. Daw- sons at 416 Hazel street. 87d12t
 Rev. Fizer Noe of Sulphur Rock was the guest of his brother and wife, MT. and Mrs. Paul Noe, last night on his way to Wheatley, where he has recently been assigned as pastor of the Methodist church of that city.
 Drayage of all kinds handled ,romptly Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. 13-dtf
 Circle No. of the Methodist church will meet in a business and social meeting combined at Mrs. c. L. Fox's home on Newport avenue Monday afternoon at o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
 FOR SALE Brand new Under wood typewriter. No. 5, used but few weeks. Apply to F. D. Allen at R. D. Browns Drug Company. 188d6
 Miss Carolyn England leaves Sun day at noon for St. Louis, having been with the Rushton millinery de- partment for the third season. She will spend several days in St. Louis before going to her home at Jersey vile, III.
 FOR SALE-Choice lot of house hold goods. Apply to room adjoin- ing the Madaline theatre on Walnut street formerly occupied by the Red Cross sewing rooms. 190d3t
 Private Burt Willis, who received his honorable discharge yesterday,
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Mrs. s. R. Phillips and little daugh-
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Frank Johnson, manager of the To- cal button factory, had message this morning notifying him of the critical illness of Howard Mitchell ofRockport, Indiana, general mana ger of the Harvey Chalmers Button| Company. MT. Mitchell is we'll known' here and has many friends who will deeply regret to learn of his serious illness.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

l5c package ot quaker cornflakes, 10c. Bowen's Cash Store. 190d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Private Burt Willis, who received his honorable discharge yesterday
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

MT. and Mrs. Paul Tierndon anc Dale Herndon are here from Judsonia for a day or two.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

MT. and Mrs. s. W. Harvey, Miss
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

Dr. W. F. Ball of Little Rock was here last night, going to Batesville,
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

For Sale Ford car in good condi- ton. See Bert Snetsef. 1S4dtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

M. P Jolly, representing the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, is here today reprenting his house.
Newport daily independent., 1918-12-07

For the most homelike place to stay and best board go to Mrs. Daw- sons at 416 Hazel street. 87d12t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
AT BRITISH NAVY
NEXT BLOW
AIMED
GERMANS EXPECT TO HAMMER
BRITISH LINES ALSO IN NORTH

Paris, Aug. 7-HindenDurg and Lu-
dendorff, in order to maintain the
prestige and stimulate the depressed
morale at home, usually informed OBJ
servers here insist, intend to strike
blow against the British front in
conjunction with the German fleet.
An order issued by the new chief
of the German admiralty staff is said
to express the wish of the fleet to
to attack the British naval forces.
Meanwhile the lull on the scissors
Rheims front continues. 1t is believed
the Germans are putting their heavy
artillery in place and digging them
selves in with the intention of de.
Tending their positions between the
Vesle and the Aisne as long as pos.
sible.
The Allies have only forces on the
Vesle and are obliged to await their
heavy guns before continuing the of
fensive, if the Allied commanders con
'ider it opportune to push home ar
attack on that sector.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
GERMAN DEPRAVITY
INCREASE WITH WAR
GRIMES OF BRUTALITY STEAD.
LY INCREASING

New York, Az. 7.-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press)-War has
/ caused an increase in crime and de-
pravity among the German people, &C.
cording to an analysis published by the
Berlin Vorwaerts The paper recalls
that at the beginning of the war, pro-
phets spoke of steel bath in the wa
tiers of which the morals of the German
people would recuperate.
Since Aug, 4th, 1914" says the pa
per. I'VE have allowed the blessings
of this bath to act on us with stead
lily increasing vigor and the result is
moral condition of health of the Ger
man people of which the compilations
of criminal statistics give convincing
records. These tell us of the steadily
increasing number of crimes of bru-
tally, and serious crimes against pro-
perty and glance at any newspaper
confirms the horribly increasing num-
Der of robberies and burglaries in the
cities as well as in the rural districts
Systematically organized and method
ically operating bands of robbers men
ace continually life and property of
respectable citizens.
Also honesty of the latter has suff-
HI
the influence fthe steel bath is di-
rectly proved. We do not fear that
we are disclosing any state ?endanger-
ing secret when we announce the fact
that at present there are probably few
German left that have not in some
more or, less serious mannar violated
the existing government DEGREES and
laws and made themselves liable to
punishment"
The Vorwerts, then cites The instan-
ces of the. citizen, who on Sundays
goes to the country to buy food for
boarding purposes. of the proud wife
of the owner of large estate, whose
chickens "lay" eggs only for mark
apiece, of the wife of the Fist lieu
tenant who sells the food articles re-
ceived from her husband at the front
at fancy prices and the army of u.s.
urers. secret traders and forgers,
The Vorwaerts then dwells on the
effects of the steel bath on the growing
generation and cites complaints by
the clergy and teachers to show that
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
MANY fine HOGS
ON This MANS
FARM
JERRY sLADE is ADDING WEALTH
IN MEAT PRODUCING HAMP-
SHIRES

There are more than ehree hund-
red fine Hampshire hogs on Jerry
SHADES farm, foru miles out of town,
The work of Transforming this place
into a stock raising plantation has
been under way about three years.
The achieved shrdlu mfwyp mfwyp
The advancement is marvellous. The
The meat prospects are more than like
| ythe best in the county and the type
of hog is especially fine.
The great value of stock raising as
it is being conducted by Mr.. Slade
lies in the fact that many of the hogs
are scattered over the country for
breeders. He has sold many since
it became possible for him to offer
them to other. people. He first stock
ed his own place and the farms have
never had to buy meat, but now the
breeders are working for other farm
ers. 1t means a wonderful addition
to the wealth of The county in stock
raising. wv
On Mr.. SHADES farm is some of the
best cotton in Crisp county. Large
fields are all good. He has suffered
most from a lack of good stand at
some places, but the bulk of he cot
ton is indeed promising. The Wanna
maker stalks stand interlOcked in five
foot drills, tender and fresh, full of
fruit and still adding more in the
face of the boil weeviI. Unless he
does his work later. in most of this
farm the weevil is going to find him
self greater job than he can do all
by himself.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
Marine Casualties 292

Washington, Aug THE marine
casualty list shows 292. Killed in ac-
ton 81; died of wounds 2; wounded
severely 3d. wounded in degree un-
determined 206.
Among the severely wounded are
Privates Arthur j. Scott, Toccoa, Ga;
Alfred P. Holmes, Orlando, Fla.
Wounded in degree undetermined,
Trumpeter George r. Sanders. Orlan-
do. Fla; Gunnery Sergeant Max E.
Gcldburg, Atlanta, Ga; Corporal John
d. Sykes, College Park. Ga; and Pri-
vste George k lies vanacmfwyp g
vate Charles E. Major. Atlanta, Ga.
Among the severely wounded were
Frank B. Collier of Rowesville, S. c.;
Harry Turnipseed of Hampton, Ga;
and Thomas w. Sharber, of Panama
City, Fla.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
81 CASUALTIES
REPORTED
TODAY
ONE GEORGIAN KILLED AND 8
ARE WOUNDED

Washington, Aug 7. Five army cas-
ualty lists were issued today, tataling
$40 names. Killed in action, sixty
three; died of wounds 7; lied of &C
cidents 2; died of disease 1 missing
in action 105; wounded severely 1913 :;
wounded in "a degree undetermined
So.
Among those killed i'll action were
Lieut. Frank Hurston, Pensacola, Fla;
Privates John NJ. Cannon of La Gran
sc. Ga; Thomas f. Getting ham of
Dillon, S. C. Wounded severely, Cor
lporal Richard c. Morrison, Bishopville
IS. C.;Privates Homer ID. Alternately
McHolland. Ga; John B. Brentiny,
Waycross, Ga; Walter 4. Martin, Dub
lin. Ca;Willie Moore Charleston. s.
c; Hermon NJ Price, Columbia, S. c.;
James l.. Stripping, Chokee, Ga; The
odore l. browning, Daytona, Fla.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
new MAN POWER
BILL BEFORE
SENATE
ENLARGED MILITARY PROGRAM
DECIDED ON FEW DAYS AGO

Washington, Aug. Tn urging the
enactment of the new man power bill
Gen March today told the Senate Mill
tary Committee that the war depart
ment plans to raise an army of approx
imately five million as soon as posi-
BILE.
He said that about July 80 the Uni
ted States reached the decision to en-
large the military program to carry
out the policies agreed nuon in the
recent inter-Allied conference in Pa
ris to speed up the prosecution of the
war and bring it to an early conclu-
sion
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
FRENCH GAIN IN
MONTDIDIER
REGION
ALSO TAKE STATION ON VESLE
RIVER, REFUSING GERMANS

Paris, Aug. Along the Vesle the
French continue to repudse the Ger
man attacks, especially between Brai.
she and scissors. A hundred prison.
ers were captured east of Braisnes,
it is officially announced.
A German local attack today against
French positions south of Suberive, in
the Champagne was repulsed.
Last night the French made further
gains in the Montdidier region. In
the fighting near the Vesle the Grench
occupied the station at Cirybalongne,
lust west of the bend in the Vesle
where it turns northward to join the
Aisne.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
U-BOAT SAILORS
DESTROYING
CRAFT
REVOLT SHOWS MANY MEN TRY
ING TO QUIT SUBMARINE
SERVICE

London, Aug. 7.-Rumors of revolt
by German sailors at Wilhelmshavan
in protest against the continuation
of the submarine war are in circula.
ton, according to dispatch from
Amsterdam to the Express.
1t is reported that propagandists
among the men melted sailros to leave
on the submarine cruises to attack the
officers and surrender their ships or
seek opportunity to sink them and get
themselves interned in neutral har-
bcrs.
More than fifty submarines are said
to have disappeared, Twenty-three
ring leaders of the revolt are said to
have been arrested and sentenced to
death.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
Shanghai, Saturday British troops
were landed at Vladivostok at dawn
today.
They received friendly reception
says a dispatch from that city.
CLEANUP DAY AT
ANTIOCH CEMETERY
PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COMMU-
NIFTY ASKED TO MEET NEXT
WEDNESDAY FOR WORKING
GROUNDS

The people of the southern portion
of the county are requested to take
note of the fact that next Wednesday,
August ID, has been set aside as the
day upon whichto work over the
grounds and clean up al Antioch GEM
etery. This is a large burying ground
and once a year the lots and grounds
are cleaned and beautified.
Those who go will be expected to
carry the noon lunch so that spread
OF dinner may be had. Many families
have loved ones buried at this GENE
terry and they will be expected to take
part in The work of cleaning and beau
tifying the place.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
SACRED HARP SONG
SERVICE SUNDAY
WILL BE HELD IN AFTERNOON
Mt PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Arrangements have been made for
an afternoon of singing inthe Sacred
Harp songs of the old days at the
Primitive Baptist church here next
Sunday afternoon. Those who will be
in charge have requested that those
who come to take part bring their Sac
red Harp song books.
Those who enjoy good singing are
invited to attend and join in the sing
ing. welcome will be given every
body.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
STORM
DOES GREAT
DAMAGE
TEN KILLED AND 100 HOUSES De.
STRoYE DIN LAKE CHARLES

Lafayette, La, Aug. THE tropical
storm which hit the Louisiana coast
yesterday afternoon wrought great
havoc in Lake Charles and vicinity,
according to stories of persons arriv-
ing here by boat and automobile. Ten
persons are reported killed and pro
perty damage estimated at over mil
lion.
Hardly building in Lake Charles es'
capped damage, more than hundred
being entirely demolished. The storm
lasted two hours and the wind at
times was estimated at hundred and
twenty-five miles an hour
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
10. s. PLANS ARMY OF FIVE MILLION MEN
no REAT ARMY NEEDED TO
PUT EARLY END TO WAR
SEVERE HEAT in EAST,
WEST AND SOUTH

Washington, Aug. T. Waves of
heat from new low area pressure
developing over the Great Lakes and
spreading eastward sent the mercury
soaring again today throughout the
middle west, the east and south.
The weather bureau held out no hope
for at least two days. Only abnormal
ly low humidity is saving the country
in the path of the heat waves from ter
rible suffering.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-07
LIGHT ship SUNK
HALF Mile OF
SHORE
ENEMY SUBMARINE is VERY BOLD
IN ITS WORK

Washington, Aug. diamond
Shoals light ship, off Cape Hattefas'
was helled and sunk by an enemy
submarine late yesterday, the navy
1epar, ment was informed. The crew
reached the shore safely.
The submarine came within half
mile of the shore, according to brief
report received. A&l
The Diamond Shoals station is one CT
the mos famous guides to navigation
in the world. Such vessels are usu-
ally manned by gray boards and are
of such a type as would be helpless
in the face of enemy attack.
The exploit of the submarine in
showing herself above the water In
half mile of the coast in this impor
tant shipping lane is one of the most
daring recorded since The German raid
ers made their apparence on this side
of the Atlantic.