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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
1918 Crop Values
Beat All Records

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-With a
total value of $12,272,412,OOO, the
Nations principal farm crops this
year were worth more, based on
prices paid to farmers Dec. /, than in
any year in the history of American
agriculture. December crop esti-
mates today of the Department Of
Agriculture showed that the years
total exceeds that Of the former rec
ord year 1917 by $614,9SO,OO0.
There also was marked increase in
acreage, the 355, S95, 722 total ex-
ceeded that of last year by 10,7O0,-
900 acres.
These crop figures were looked up
on with satisfaction by officials as
showing that the Nation will be in
even better position to fulfill its
pledge of 20,OO0,000 tons of food
stuffs to Europe next year than had
been expected.
Most of the crops are larger than
the five year average and some of
them established records, particular
ly spring wheat, barley, rye and to-
bacco. Corn, however, fell below
the five year average. Today's es-
Inmates placed the crop at 166,Ss4,-
shells Tess than forecast in No
vember, with a total of 2,582,s14,-
600 bushels. That islmost a half
billion bushels less than last years
record crop.
The wheat crop is larger than the
i've year average, and almost 300,-
100000 bushels smaller than the rec
,rd crop Of 1915.
Almost all Of the crops were worth
more this year than in any previous
'ear, because Of the high prices paid
o producers.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Thousands of Yanks
To Visit England

LONDON, December 14.-Thou-
sands Of American soldiers in France
probably win be given leave to come
to England with their transportation
expense being paid to places in the
United Kingdom. In answer to a
request Of the American authorities
in France if the men could be cared
for in England. American army
headquarters here has replied affr-
matively.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Big Drove Turkeys
From CIinch Mt.

A fcck Of nearly coo fat turkeys
was driven into the city this morning
from the other side of Clinch noun
tain. The drivers started Monday
morning and arrived here shortly be-
fore ten o'clock, having been on the
road four and half days and cover
ing a distance Of "a miles. Turkey
driving is tedious job and requires
careful handling to prevent the birds
from flying and becomming scatter
ed.-MOrristown Evening Mail.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
President Wilson Receives Greatest Ova-
ton Ever Heard in Paris Women and
Men in Vast Throng Wept Openly.
(By The United Press.)

PARIS Dec. 14"You will in a minute what the people
Of Paris think Of you Mr. President was Premier Clemenceaus
radiant greeting to President Wilson as the latter sngy
stepped from his train here today and he did already for
packed windows both sides Of the station succeeding
cheers of 'Vive Wilson, and give la Ameriquem
Demonstrations started the instant the special train was sight
ed and redoubed when President Poncare caped Will
sons hand and sad Mr President am very glad to meet
you but when the presidential party reached the the
previous cheering semed whisper No ovation was
before heard in Paris Premier Cemenceau and General
Peshng also lionzed Many throngs wep
openly, as di some of the older men,
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Toll of 1900 Lives
From Influenza

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-An Of
fetal summary of the result of influ-
enza epidemic in army camps and
military centers in the United States,
made public by the war department
today, shows that there were 338, ,257
cases Of the disease up to December
1, with approximately 1900 deaths.
Because deaths resulting from in
fluenza and pneumonia were not sep
arately grouped, only approximate
figures were given for those due to
the epidemic.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Hope For Signing
Of Peace By April

PARIS, Dec. 14.-That an unde-
sirable condition is likely to result
from an undue prolongation of the
Peace Conference in the existing un
settled state of Europe is now gen.
orally recognized, and the Associated
Governments are anxious that its ses-
sions should be compressed withir
reasonable limits. But the most
powerful influence in that direction is
the necessity of starting demobiliza-
tion of the armies with the least pos
sible delay, which cannot be done on
a substantial scale until peace has
been signed.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Soldiers to Retain
Their Uniforms

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Secre-
tary Baker, informed Chairman Dent,
ofStthe House Military Committee,
today that the War Department had
decided that all discharged soldiers
my permanently retain the uniform
and overcoat that all wear when
mustered out. Mr.. Dent prepared a
bill embodying the necessary au-
shortly. Previously the department
had planned to have the clothing re-
turned to the government three
months after soldiers discharge.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Americans Occupy One Of the
Strongest Fortresses In the World
Have Already Crossed the Rhine
(By The United Prs.s.)

WITH AMERICANS ACROSS RHINE, Dec 14--American
troops crossed the Rhine about eight o'clock this morning -Four
bridges and ferries utilized along the front of sixty
kometers which crossing made The First Divsionl
at Coblenz Parker was at the
head his brigade Company Eighteen infantry was the
first to reach the east bank.
The Americans occupied hrenbreiste one of the strongest
foresses in the world German guards who had remained
the fortress surrendered huge stores of munitions
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Liebknecht Plans
To Hang Ebert
And His Aides


LONDON, Dec. 13.--"If Frederick
Ebert remains another week as Ger
man chancellor, the ex-Kaiser can re-
turn safely" charged DR.. Carl Lieb-
necht, leader of the German extrem-
lists, in a speech at Berlin, according
to an Amsterdam dispatch to the
Daily Express to day.
1--WE have great plans which will
eliminate in the hanging of Ebert
and the five members of his govern
ment," Liebknecht was quoted fur
ther as saying.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Berlin Has Food
For S Weeks Only


BERLIN, (via Copenhagen,) Dec
14.-The spectre Of hunger is visi.
bic to every eye. Inquiry in the fac.
tory districts, which are most i'm.
portant politically for the mainte.
nance Of tranquility, shows them to
be able toskeep going on the old war
rations for three to five weeks only,
on account Of the destruction of the
old system.
# no food comes form the outside
into Germany by that time, practi-
eally insurmountable crisis is inevi-
table.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
us. Army
Of Occupation
Reaches Rhine

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The
American army of occupation march
into Germany, has reached the Rhine,
Gen. Pershing, under date of last
night, reported:
"The American Third army, con-
tinuing its advance into Germany, to-
day reached the Rhine from Roland
zeck to Brohl, and at nightfall was
on the general line, Rolandzeck-
Brohl- ach-Mustermaireld-Rhe-
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Army Develops
4O-MiIe Cannon

Guns of 24-inch caIiber which
shoot forty miles, with longer ranges
for special types is the epochal
achievement now made possible for
the first time to the United States
army, according to the annual re-
port of Maj Gen. F. w. Coe, chief
Of the coast artillery, made public
today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
About $4,000 Men Are Being Dismissed
From Training Camps Each Day Now
(By The United Prs...)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE rehabilitation machinery
in this country turning about 900 men daily to civil
e The War Department hopes double the figure before
long Announcing this today General March Chief of staff
added that $4,000 in this country have been designated
early discharge while 1858 officers and s5262 men have
been designated for early convoy home from abroad up to Dec
18th.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
President Wilson Arrived In Paris
This Morning Crowds Line Streets
From the Station to the Palace
CBy The United Press.)

PARIS Dec 14Presdent Wilson arrived in Paris at 10 01
this morning His heraded by the booming of guns
throughout the city, Vast hrongs in Champ ysees set up
tremendous cheer Tremendous crowds lined the entire way
from the railway station Prince Muras palace which will
be Wilson's home while in Paris
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
McAdoo Urges For Extension of Time
OF Federal Control of Railroads

WASHINGTON, Dec 14-Director- General McAdoo otday
urged extension of time of Federal control of railroads or
der that waterways be developed part of the nations
transportation system Barring return of railroads to private
control the plans improve the Mississippi river
will continue he said denying the reports that the
had cancelled contracts for river barges.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
More American Troops Have
Been Designated For Early
Return From France
(By The United Pr....)

WASHINGTON, Dec 14Ten aero service units company
OF engineers regiment of coast artillery trench mortar bat
talon and two ammunition trains toalng 172 officers and
4S45 men have been designated by the War Department for
early return home
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
President Made First Address on
French Soil Today Says Germanys
Acts of Terrorism Must Be Rebuked
(By The United Press. )

PARIS Dec 14-Presdent Wilson, in his first address on
French SOIL declared today that the peace conference must take
such action to rebuk Germany of terror and spoaon
The president further stated that the world must be made
that such acts cannot be upon with the certain
ty of just punishment
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Germany Asks That Peace
Negotiations Be Started Quickly Be-
cause of Famine Conditions
(Bx The United Pre...n

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Germany has asked that peace
negotiations be started quickly possible because of the
famine conditions in Germany The Swiss government pre-
sented the communication
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Armistice Has Been Extended to
January 18th, and Is Subject
To Still Further Extension
CBy The United Press }

COPENHAGEN Dec. 14-The armsice has been prolonged
to January 17th and subject to further extension according
to dispatch for Treves today
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-14
Charleston, South Carolina, Has !
Been Made Decentralization
Point For Returning Soldiers
(By The United Press.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 14.-The War Department has
definitely decided to use the Charleston port the dsembar
alton point for returning soldiers announced here today
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
MO 7 HERS
TO Be
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.
Mitchell, lnd.-"Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound helped me 40 much

during the time I
was looking forward
to the coming of my
little one that I am
recommending it to
other G p e C t a n t
mothers. Be fore
taking it, some days
| suffered with ncu-
ralgia so badly that
| thought l could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
of Lydia T.. Pin k
ham 5 V c ge table
Compound | was on.
tircly relieved Of
neuralgia, l had
gained in strength
and was able to go
around and 1o all
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
NJ AKING OURS THE BEAUTIFUL
LAND IT OUGHT TO BE

We haven't yet the beautiful land
we ought to have here in the South.
With all the wealth of flower, vine,
shrub and tree the Lord offers us,
there is no reason for our not having
more beautiful homes. There are so
many flowers which, once planted, re-
produce themselves year after year
Then consider the succession of flow
cring shrubs we have previously sug-
gestcd-the Judas tree or redbud in
early spring; then the dogwood; then
the mimosa; then the Grape myrtle
Almost any Southern farmer can have
these four shrubs growing in his front
yard by this time next year if he
makes up his mind to.
There is another matter we men,
toned year ago-thc matter of
knowing the skeletons" of dead and
useless buildings, sheds, trees, implc-
ments, etc. An old unused house, barn,
crib on cabin half-blown over; Grip
pied, rotting wreck of buggy or
wagon; ramshackle hen-coop left to
decay--all these things give an air Of
death and gloom to place. They are
mere skeletons or corpses of dead
things and ought to be treated as 9th
er corpses are-eithcr buried or Gre
mated.-The Progressive Farmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
---W-S--S-
CASE AFTER CASE
Plenty More Like This i'm Manning

Scores Of Manning people can tell
you about Doan's Kidney Pills. Many
a happy citizen makes q public state
ment of his experience. Her" is a case
of it. What better proof of merit can
be had than such endorsement?
James f.. Reardon, machinist, Man
ming, gave the following statement
January 80, 1911: "Some years ago
used Doans Kidney Pills and found
them a valuable remedy. At that time
my kidneys were giving me consid-
cradle trouble. I had backachcs and
pains across my loins. | used Doan's
Kidney Pills and they gave me prompt
and lasting relief"
AFTER A LAPSE OF SEVEN
SEVEN YEARS, Mr.. Reardon said:
"You can still use the statement which
I gave some time ago praising Doan's
Kidney Pills. Doan's certainly is a
good remedy for all kinds of kidney
trouble"
Price 60c, at al dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Reardon had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
FIVE WAYS TO INCREASE
NEXT YEARS FEED SUPPLY

That feeds are to be scarce and
'high-priced for at least another year
is a practical certainty. Knowing this,
every farmer in the South should talr-
ing the next few weeks do everything
in. his power to insure an adequate
supply of homc-raised feeds for the
next twelve months. Here are five
suggestions that we believe will help
in doing this:
1. Put a legume crop in every acre
of corn. Any land in corn that does not
also grow Il crop of cowpeas, velvet
or soy beans or peanuts is doing only
half its duty, and the same is pretty
nearly true of the owner Of the acre
will furnish fine grazing well into the
winter and thus save the harvested
grain for later use.
2. Plant hay or grazing crop or
corn after all oats and wheat. Idle
stubble land ought to be an abomina-
tion in the eyes of any farmer, and
certainly is to all good farmers. If
there be any doubt as to an adequate
supply of corn, some Of the richest of
the stubble land may we'll be planted
to corn. Cowpeas, or mixture Of
cowpeas and sorghuni, will make a
good crop of excellent hay, as will
SoE DeailS, mllleC or SUDAN grass. Pea
nuts and sweet potatoes for hogs may
also be planted we'll into July.
3. Put all low, wet spots to growing
hay. There is hardly farm in the
Cotton Belt that hasn't one or more
rich wet hollows that are not paying
their taxes. If these cannot be ditched
and drained, we can at least grub out
the bushes and stumps and get q hay
crop off them.
4. Plow up cotton on land where
stands are bad and plan; corn or hay
In some sections cold weather and
heavy rains have resulted in poor
stands Of cotton ,and where this is the
case and there is any likelihood Of Il
feed shortage, it will probably pay to
plow up the scattering cotton and
plant feed crop.
5. Build silo and fill it, if you
have fifteen or more head of cattle to
winter. AS was SO we'll brought out
in our last weeks "Silo Special" the
silo is almost indispensable to the man
who would make success with a
dairy or beef cattle. But Of course
there must be crops to fill it, and these
must be planted within the next SIX
wceks.-The Progressive Farmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
OF DAY
MADE MEMORABLE
Fourth Of July to Have New Meaning
to Both Nations

t Paris, July 5.-Presidcnt Wilson'S
independence Day address at Mount
Vernon is printed with great prom-
nence by all the newspapers. Some of
them single out special phrases to dis
play as slogans in the heaviest type at
the top of the front page. The amount
OF space devoted to recording the Gel
ebratlons in France, England and
America, averaging 10 to II columns,
obliges most of the editorial writer's to
postpone until tomorrow comment on
the speech. In it's comment, The Petit
Parlsien says:
SIN soulful phrases, President Will
son portrays the deep meaning of tho
anniversary which France celebrated
yesterday with all the Allies of the
spirit who guides the dcstines of the
mighty trans "A tlantic republic dsrc-
CARDS details. He dominates as from
height every situation, sometimes
even 'he most obscure and most tragic
and sees only the broad aspects which
comfort and calm
or the other newspapers that COM
mcnt upon the address. L-Oeuvre laws
stress upon the Presidents reference
to Russia, which nation, it declares,
the entente will not forsake. In HUI
manlte Marcel Sembet praises the
speech highly as an appeal to democ-
racy and a declaration that the peace
OF the world must no longer be left to
the mercy Of arbitrary powers. The
Librc Parelc remarks that President
Wilson replied to "the insolent provo
cation of the kaiser in language which
will move all generous souls"
Yesterdays Fourth OF July celcbra-
tion likewise finds an echo in the
press. The Petit Parisien asked sew
eral noted pcrsonages for their i'm
prcssions Of the event, and today
prints their replies.
"a wonderful day for both coun-
tries" was Ambassador Sharp's COM
ment. at will have {, wide rcpercus-
sion in the United States"
Marshal Joffre declared that July
"A would hereafter "be an unforgct-
table date, opening a new era Of his
tory"
Rene Viviani. formc, minister of
justice, in his reply sah.
+ eve can truly feel tha. the soldiers
of both nations are brothers in arms.
The two dcmocracics are linked by the
deepest feelings Of regard and friend
ship"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10

after. The government regulations are
exhaustive, prohibiting excessive prof.
It's to manufacturers or dealers, mis-.
representations as to prices, corner.
ing local or larger markets, or the use
Of any excessive number of middle.
men.
In other words, there is hardly any.
thing else man can buy hereafter
with such assurance that he is get.
ting absolute Justice and utmost econ.
omy as he has when he buys any kind
of farm implement or machinery. In,
thus day Of scarce and high priced la.
Dor, tins assurance should greatly
stimulate the purchase Of all lines OF
improved labor-saving farm equip.
ment.-The progressive Farmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
| UNIVERSITY or
SOUTH CAROLINA
Scholarship and Entrance ENamina-
ton

The examination ior the award Of
vacant scholarships n the University
.of South Carolina and for admission
Of new students viii !De held at the
county court house on Friday, July
~. 1918, at 9 \. NJ. Applicants must
not be less than sixteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacant after
July II, they will be awarded To those
making the highest average at exam
ination, provided they meet the condl-
tionS governing the award. App!i-
cantS for scholarships should write to
President Currell for scholarship
blanks. These blanks, properly filled
out by the applicant. should be filed
with President Currell by July 5.
Scholarships are worth 500, free
tuition and fees, $50 total. The next
session will open September Is, 1918.
For further Information and cata-
lo"uc, address
THE PRESIDENT,
University of South Carolina,
Columbia, S. G.
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
REDUCING EGG LOSSES

During the summer months the
quality of eggs is considerably inferi-
or to that ,of the months of March,
April and May. With the advent of
warm weather there is constant spoil
age due to the fact that the eggs are
extremely perishabIe. Fertile ggs spoil
vry rapidly. Incubation starts at sew
enty degrees and progresses rapidly
at a temperature OF from ninety to a
hundred degrees. Ordinarily eggs pass
through the hands of -FOUR or five diff
terent middlemen before they reach
the ultimate consumer. From the time
the eggs leave the farm until they
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10

reach artificial refrigeration, there
will be deterioration in the quality.
Consequently, summer eggs should be
marketed frequently and kept as cool
as possible.
An infertile egg will not spoil as
quickly as fertile egg. Dealers buy
eggs by the dozen and pay for both
good and bad eggs. These bad eggs
must be eliminated before they reach
the consumer. Consequently, the price
paid the farmer is not fair to the
man, who is producing only good eggs.
1t is estimated that the loss in Ohio
from these inferior eggs amounts to
two cents for every dozen marekted.
I-F. S. Jacoby, Ohio State University
The Progressive Farmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
A BOOST FOR
FARM MACHINERY

Farmers will be interested in the
announcement that the National Gov
ernment has assumed and will hereaf-
ter exercise strict control over the en-
tire implement business of the coun-
try.
While manufacturers, as rule,
sc"m not to have advanced prices out
of line with the increase in cost OF
raw materials, there have been com
PLAINS that dealers IN some sections
have taken advantage of the scarcity
to charge unreasonable profits. ANY
such policies will be prevented here
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10

my housework. My baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and feel
better than L have for long time.
never had any medicine do me so
much good. Mrs. PEARL MoNYIIAN.
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity is q
most important factor to both mother
and child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia t. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Moss, telling Of
health restored during L.ns trying period
by the use Of Lydia T.. pinliham' Vege-
table Compound.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-10
Piles Cured In 6 to IA Days

Drugests refund money II PAZO OINTMENT falls
to cure Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get