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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
FIGURES OF THE DRAFT.

At End Of the War the United States
Forces Numbered 4,7s1,172 Men.
The United States was ready to in
crease its fighting force to 7.1s1,172
men during 1919 If the war had con-
tinued, Provost Marshal General Crow
der stated in his annual report to con-
gress.
A reserve Of $4,000 class / men
was waiting to be modified when the
armistice was signed. the report stated,
the armed strength Of the nation then
being 4,791,172 men. When war was
declared the armed strength was 37S.--
619 men. a
Two out Of every three men In uni
form were raised through the draft.
Crowder stated, the total number in
Quoted during the war being 2,S10.296.
Every one was taken from class /.
Only 1S per cent Of the men Of mil
itary age, IS to 45, were in the service.
the rapport stated, while England con-
tribrted 81 per cent Of her available
fighters.
In all 24,2S4,0 ,021 men were register
ed by the great draft system for mill
itary service.
Seven per cent was the maximum
percentage Of men taken from any one
industry.
The farmers were treated better than
any other workers, 50 per cent Of those
registered being granted deferred
classification. Comparatively few mar
ried men were taken, the records
showing that SO per cent Of them were
deferred.
Physically the nation is 70 per cent
perfect, according to the draft exam.
liners. This is the percentage Of the
men found fit. This does not include
the limited service men or those whose
defects could be remedied.
The highest percentages Of physical
fitness come from the middle west.
Oklahoma led the nation with 80 per
cent, closely followed by Arkansas,
Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, TEXAS
and North Dakota. Rhode Island and
Arizona show the largest percentA&s Of
physically unfit, with Connecticut
Massachusetts,, Vermont, New York
and Washington close. Rhode Island
had only So per cent fit and New York
so per cent.
Heart troubles, eyes, tuberculosis
and mental defects brought the larg-
est number of reflections, each claiming
more than 10 per cent Of the total dis
qualified. Flat feet took only 1.s per
cent.
General Crowder's work or fight
order forced 10000 men either into
the army or useful work and his drive
on the Stacker marriages added 49,
600 men to class 1. Eighteen thou-
sand walters alone changed their work.
as did 1900 clerical workers. More
than 2s5, 900 are still classed as desert
ers by the provost marshal senerals
office, having failed to answer Calls
or register. About $1,000 have been
apprehended.
Eight thousand convicts or ex-prison-
,rs were indicted and their RECORDS
show they made fine fighting men.
General crowder closes his report
with a tribute to all who helped make
the draft a success. The total cost OF
the draft was only $16.ooo,ooo ana
General Crowder had ;as.ooo,ooo In
appropriations waiting to 90 back 70
the treasury. The per capita cost OF
the indictments was 1852, as compar.
ed with s217 in the SOS. The cost OF
en,istine a volunteer was $2s.s6 during
the operation Of the draft
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

Mama's Boy.-Fifi-"You seem to
find a lot Of difficulty in getting your
whiskers to grow, Algy!"
Algy-"Yes; it's a bally nuisance
Can't understand why, either; my
father has plenty Of EN-"
Fifi-"Well, dear, perhaps you take
after your mother!"-The Passing
Show.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
FUTURE OF COTTON
Senator MCLaufln Writes About the
Situation
why The PRODUCER SHOULD HOLD

It ls Inevitable That Prices Shall Rise
as Soon as European Conditions are
Readjusted, and Somebody, Either
the Producer or the Middleman
Stands to Make Money Out Of the
Present Crop.
The following letter from Hon. John
L. McLaurin to Mr.. J. 8. Wannamak-
er, president Of the South Carolina
Cotton association, will be read with
peculiar interest at this time:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
How the Various Peoples Feel and
What They are Doine-Great Britain
and France Will Get Much That
They Want-American Watching
Proceedings With Interest.

In last Sundays issue of the %ew
York World there is a page or noes
and impressions by Charles ID. Lam
coin, managing editor OF the New Eorl,
World, who has been in France and the
American-occupied portion of Germany
since the beginning of the peace con-
ference. Most OF these things deal
with things the reader wants to know
and are therefore interesting. Extracts
follow:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

One of the German war novelties IN
the conflicts closing days was phos-
phorcsccnt sight for rifles, for night
firirg. BY means of this clever device
the German infantryman could regu-
late the elevation or depression Of his
weapon. And the phosphorus in the
sight was so arranged that It was only
visible to the rifleman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

It is candidly acknowledged that
treat Britain, meaning in this in
stance England, led all other nations
by wide margin in the air during the
war. In machines and men EnGlan
-as first. Through a policy all her
own England kept the deeds of her air
ren to herself and only very few of
Nnr great aerial fighting men have be-
come known to the world. even bv
name.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

The ordinary German helmet has
quite lost its value as souvenir. There
~emain. however. the Lueger pistol. the
"awtooth bayonet, the especial Ger
man helmet reserved for the triumphal
entry into Paris. and others. The
Lucgcr pistol is probably the best
small arm for war use yet devised. 1t
is carried in holster which is mount
ed on a board which is strapped to the
leg. It is about ten inches long, of a
wonderful balance and with unusual
range. The sawtooth bayonet is nor
= myth-many of our officers and men
have them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

Germany has been conquered but
not the German. He is in no way
penitent. His chin is still up. AS a
rule the average German is not look
ing ahead. He is doing what he can
with each day as it comes in his GUS
tomary methodice' way, and thinking
rs little as possible about what next
week or next month may bring. And
he is taking his regular pleasures as
he goes along.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

This is no time for seeing france
Travelling is attended by every lncoh-
venience imaginable. One who essays
a journey across France may count
himself fortunate, if. in Spots lie 10
able to find place to sleep on
floor. And when daylight comes ne
is quite likely to find high offlcer VI
the Allies as his nearest floor compan-
ion. Train services are demoralized.
Nineteen hours from Metz to Paris Is
an example Extended motoring cans
for supplies of gasoline almost out OF
the question except for official pur-
noses. Passport regulations are still
in full effect and will be for long
time, Steamship sailings from the oth-
or side are about as reliable as Aprii
weather. And he Is a senslole man
who. If obliged to go to Europe at
nresent travels light" France does
not want sightseeing crowds just yet
She is not ready to see them. Only
for government purposes or with real
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

business reasons should men and wo-
come.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

by Drs. Stitt and Dennis and DR..
Sterling Rufin, a Washington
physician. After spending some
time with the president, the five
physicians discussed the patient s
condition, but departed without
issuing any statement.
Decision to call in a nerve
specialist, DR.. Grayson said. was
made as a precautionary measure.
It also was explained it was de-
sired to relieve the strain on Dr.
Grayson, who has been in almost
constant attendance On the presi-
dent since he was taken seriously
i'll on his tour.
Several consultations have been
held by DR.. Grayson with the
naval doctors Stitt and Dennis
but until today they had not seen
the president.
DR.. Grayson also has called in
DR.. George De Scrweinitz, an eye
specialist of Philadelphia, whom
the president in the past has con
suited about twice a year. DR.
De Schweinitz is expected to se'
the president within a few days
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
WILSON'S CONDITION DE-
CLARED LESS FAVOR
ABLE.

Washington, Oct. 2.-President
Wilson is a Every sick man" and
his condition is "less favorable, =
it was said by DR.. Cary 7. Gray
SON, the presidents physician, in
q statement issued at 10 o'clock
tonight from the White House.
The following bulletin was is
sued by DR.. Grayson
"The president is a very sick
man. His condition is less fav-
orable today and he has re
manned in bed throughout the
day.
CATER consultation with DR..
r. K. DeMum Of Philadelphia
Drs. Sterling Rufin and E. r
Stitt of Washington, who all
agreed as to his condition, it was
determined that absolute rest is
essential for some time
For the first time since the
president returned last Sunday
from his interrupted countrywide
tour in the interest Of the peace
treaty, he was compelled to keel
/. to his bed oil day.
DIR. Grayson, it was learned to
day, decided Yesterday to call i
DR., r. x. Dersum. a Philadelphia
neurologist, and during the weel
has consulted two naval doctors
Rear Admiral E. R. Stitt. head o
the Naval Medical School. ant
Captain John B. Dennis. director
of the nay dispensary in Wash
ington.
DR.. Dercum arrived from Phil
adelphia late today and went d
rect to the White House, wher
be and DE-. Grayson were ojine'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

Sealed bids will be received for
sale Of property Of West End Fire
Co. No. 6, corner Of Main and
Vine Streets. One large fire bell
and scaffold, one house, sealed
and weather boarded outside, size
12x2O feet with addition in rear,
size 12x12. Lot Sc # on Vine
Street bv 100 # on Main Street.
Bids will be received separately
or all in one. Bids will be closed
October 10th, 1919. Committee
reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
JOE CORDOvA,
Secretary
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
FOR SALE

Pair medium size d. mules, coed pullers
Fine, highly bred harness mare, none
better. Splendid deep bay saddle mare.
Several pure registered Jersey cows and
heifers. coming fresh with first and third
calves. Some milking. pure.bred very
intelligent Airedale pups two months old
and their dam Sugars old, highly trained
in varmints. Splendid Gas Boat. 80 feet
by 6, with 20 horse power Roberts motor
in fine fix, speed IL miles. 49, .e,.. :,
J.C. AKERS, Jesnerette, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
FOR RENT.
located

Large and centrally located
store building. in the thriving
town Of Jeanerette, La, with large
glass show windows, and six living
rooms in rear, suitable for gene
raj merchandise or millinery store.
Apply to Mrs. F. w. Moore, JEAN
erette. La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

Fifteen men have been shot and
killed here in race riots during
the last two days. Five were
killed today.
Gov. C. H. Brough and Colonel
Isaac jerks, commanding the
troops, were fired upon but Meth
err was hit.
Ten men are known to have
been killed Wednesday, many
others wounded. 100 negroes are
under arrest, while 500 United
States soldiers, veterans Of the
Third Division, from Camp Pike,
ere here with machine guns as the
result of the shooting Of a party
Of deputy sheriffs from ambush by
regroes and a race riot that ragged
all Of Wednesday War between
the races grew to tremendous pro
portions as organized negroes and
white defenders came into re,
peated conflict.
The exact number of negroes
dead and wounded yesterday s
fighting has not been ascertained
but, according to one member OF
a posse "there are plenty Of
them"
After an all-night vigil on the
part If citizens the arrival OF
troops from Camp Pike this morn
ing. brought great relief to the
white residents. who are greatly
outnumbered by the negro pop
lulatiOn.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

FOR SALE Overland Automo.
bile, first-class condition. Buckeye
4 It. cut mower two extra blades.
Farm wagon. Single buggy. Du-
.plex screw plate new. F. C
Quereau. Eyangeline Plantation
Phone Al.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

ltNo Hunting orr Tre.passtng.
.... September Is, 1919.
Notice is given that hunting, or tres
passing 10 positively forbidden on my
farm property situated at the end Of the
road leading from Iberia Street. No ex-
ception. - FRED DECUIR.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
Children Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
casio RIA
Is KILLED IN RACE RIOTINC

Helena, Ark, Oct. lit de
veloped today that the race trou-
bles in the southern part Of Phil
lips county were due largely to
propaganda spread among ignor.
ant negroes by white men and 9
negro said to reside at Winches,
ter. Drew county.
The negroes, it is said, were
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

WANTED Agents, general
agents and superintendent
wanted at once throughout Louis
lana. Unusual offer. New indus
trial health, accident and life in
surance policies. Security Life
ms. Co. 3. L. Simmons, General
Manager, Breaux Bridge, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

FORD RUNABOUT FOR SALE
just overhauled.. No. i condi-
ton. Price $4,000. Box n.
New Iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

TENANTS WANTED.-Liberal
terms. Cheap rent. Seed cane
and stubble furnished free. Good
houses. Good lands. Apply The
L. A. Blouin Co. Ltd, Luling. La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
No Trespassing or Hunting.

No Trespassing or Hunting.
Sept. 10, 1919
Notice is given that hunting or tres
passing upon my farm in the Sixth Ward,
leading to Loreauville, is positively for
hidden. All trespassere will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law.
PIERRE ANDRE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
For Sale.

For sale registered Jersey Bull calf of
Hood farm breed, 9 months old. high
grade 2 year old springing heller, 2 fresh
young cows. Apply to
LOUIS PESSAN.
r. F. D. Ne. 8 NJ W iberia, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
FOR SALE.

Two bull tongue wagons, shaft carts.
one road machine, Steel Champion, one
young Jersey cow with young calf. Price
$l0O.e 3 or 4 mules, 2 cane wagons.
l3year old Jersey Bull, valued at 500
Zone, Walter A. Wood Moving Machine.
A. 6. FORT1ER,
Phone 148-W. Jeanerette, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

BICYCLE FOR SAUE.-Brand-
new. Price $4,000. Apply to NJ.
Babineau's store, Rozier Street.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
No Hunting or Trespassing.
October 1,

OCTOBER I, 1913.
Notice is given that I will pros
ecute any and all persons found
hunting or trespassing upon my
two plantations, situated in the
Second Ward of Iberia Parish. 1t
will not be permitted under no
condition.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
WANTED.

To rent 125 or more acres of land, for
raising rice. Must adjoin Bayou Teche,
near New Iberia or Jeanerette. In an
swering, state member o. acres, the rent
per acre, the location and how long the
land has net been used in rice growing.
Address, E. BROUSSARD,
318 Border st., Orange, Texas.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
LOST CERTIFICATE.
New Iberia, Sept. 10,

Notice is gifen by the undersigned hav
ing lost or misplaced Certificate of De-
post issued by the New Iberia National
Bank in favor of the signor hereof, No.
7,73O for $4,000, dated June 20, 1919.
The public is warned not to negotiate
same.
CLOVIS BROUSSARD.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
NORA ROMERO.

WANTED-A capable colored
woman to nurse three small bows.
One willing't to live in the country.
Good WAGES paid to proper party.
Address Enterprise, New iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
Automobile For Sale.

Overland-5 passenger. in good
condition, new top, new set Of
tires. Price $4,000. Apply to
Enterprise office.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
Residence site For Sale.

Residence Site For Sale.
The large building lot Of Mr.
A. E. Decourt. situated at the
corner Of Weeks Street and Wash.
ington Avenue for sale. Price
$4,000. Apply to Murray X
Fisher.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

told the government was to buy
cotton and they must demand
their share. Social equality is
said to have been part of the
propaganda.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04
SEALED BIDS.

CLOVIS BROUSSARD.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1919-10-04

Phone 148-W.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31
EAGLE LAKE

Eagle Lake Arbor of Cleaners will
meet this Saturday February 1st, at
the home of Bert Warner. Auction
sale and Grab bag. All guests and
members are expected to bring some
thing for sale. Pot luck supper
Everybody come.
Ellen M. Sherrod, Sec. and Treas.
of the Eagle Lake Cleaners is ready
to take orders for Binder Irvine.
Phone $50 +. al.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Rich have been
in Chicago the past week and may
make that city their future home.
Teddy Johnson spent Sunday with
Harold Sherrod.
Date and G.. Orr motored to South
Bend and Terre Haute Saturday
returning Monday.
Irwin DeSlater and his cousin Mrs.
Date Orr motored to Dowagiac Mon
day returning the same day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31
ALMENA

Mrs. Phoebe Langdon is in Kala-
mazoo helping care for Claude Lang
don, who has been sick for a number
of weeks.
An all day meeting of the Ladies
Aid will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hoodmaker, Feb. 5th.
A number from here attended the
Cleaner Federation meeting held in
Hartford last Tuesday.
Mrs. Floyd Harmon has returned
from two weeks visit with friends
in Chicago.
Charles Langdon has received his
discharge from army service and is
now in Detroit, after visiting here for
a week with his parents and friends
Delmer iced was in Detroit on
business last week.
The l.. o. T M. held an all day
meeting last Tuesday, installing THEN
new officers in the afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31

Snow has also been called to the
Great Beyond.
Casper Wood is home an furlough
from the Navy. He is on the U. S. S.
Cushing ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klinger received two
letters Monday from their son Ross
The first received from him since the
10Th, of October. He reports he is
well, and never got scratch although
a piece of schrapnel went through his
helmet. He stated that he was on
his way to Germany.
Homer Cooley had the misfortune
to be kicked in the side by horse,
and it was necessary to take him to
a hospital where an operation was
performed. The injury was more
serious than anyone thought.
Sarah deRocker the four year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Abel de-
Rocher was operated on Tuesday of
last week at the new Borgess. hospital
for appendicitis. He is reported as
doing nicely.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31
DAYTON CORNERS

Mrs. Henry Johnson of Glendale
after several weeks of illness from
had to be taken to a hos
pital in Kalamazoo for an operation
on her lung. Mr.. Johnson had so far
recovered as to be able to accompany
his wife to the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. LaVere Davis of
Kalamazoo visited their parents over
Will Gay, Mildred and little Nor
jorie visited Mrs, 3ulah Shaffer of
Kalamazoo last Saturday.
Mrs. David Vanderhoff is very i'll
ut this writing.
Glendale school started last Mon
day after several weeks vacation
with Miss Esther Waber as teacher.
Mrs. Eta Snowman, Cleve and
Lyle are now recovering very nicely
from Influenza.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31

are the hardest to get a catch of
clover on, and thus the most risky
soils to sow high priced clover seed
on. Where one is at all uncertain
about the results from sowing clover
seed the coming spring, spend the
clover seed money for lime, and seed
it year from now when seed may
be cheaper, and after the lime has
had a chance to create an alkaline
condition of the soil condition which
the clover plant loves.
Association Meetings, Farmers Week
The following associations will hold
meeting on the dates given at the
Michigan Agricultural College in con-
nection with Farmers week. Live
stock Breeders and Feeders Assn.
Feb. So, Michigan Crop Improvement
Assn Feb. As; Maple Syrup Makers
Assn, Feb. 3; Boys and Girls Lead
ers Feb. Sc; Michigan Drain Com
missioners, Feb. 5; Muck Farmers of
Michigan, Feb. As; County Farm
Bureaus, Feb. As; Michigan School
Commissioners Feb. 4.
Among the speakers who have
accepted engagements for the week
are Jane Adams of Hull House, Chi
cago; DR.. Arthur Evans of the Chi
cago Tribune, noted authority on
health subjects; f. G. Montgomery,
Prof. of Farm Crops at Cornell Uni
versity; DR.. |. w. Chamberlain, for
mer president of Iowa Agricultural
College; ID. H. Benson, Washington,
ID. c.. national leader of Boys and
Girls Clubs; +. NJ. White of the
Orange Judd Farmer authority or
tractors, and many others.
Every one attending Farmers week
will be assured an enjoyable and
profitable time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1919-01-31
Use of Lime on Increase

This Office is in receipt of state
ment from the Solvay Process Com
pany of Detroit which shows that
nearly four times as much lime Of
their brand was used in Van Buren,
County during 1918 as VAS 4sop in
1917. OF all counties listed (all us
ing more than 100 tons during the
year were listed) Van Buren, has
shown the greatest increase for 1918
over 1917. A great deal of interest
in lime and mari is being awakened
all over the county and it looks as
though 1919 would see the greatest
increase in the use Of these materials
known to date. This office will be
only too glad to furnish detailed in
formation regarding the use of the
different forms of lime, the amount to
use, and where same can be procured
to any interested party.
To Sow and Not to Sow Clover Seed
1t would seem to be good business
to SOW clover seed this year only
where it is pretty well assured that a
good stand can be secured In the
past great deal of money has been
thrown away in this county by SOW
ing clover seed on land too acid or
too poor to be reasonably sure of a
catch If the season was little adj
verse. With the present high price
of seed it will be easy to SOW enough
value in seed to provide lime in the
form of mari or ground lime stone
to correct the acid condition Of the
soil on at least one-half to two-thirds
of the total acreage sewed to seed.
| The cost of material alone to lime
land will range from $500 TO 800
per acre, and clover seed to SOW an
acre will cost from $500 to $500 de
pending upon the rate of seeding
1t is good farming and good bust
ness to SOW clover seed at every pos
sible opportunity where conditions
are practically ideal for the growth
of the plant, even though the seed is
high. But on a great deal of the
land in this county, clover is rather
uncertain unless the soil is lined
Further, the soils which need clover
the very most, are the most acid and