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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
CHEAPEST FEED FOR.
CITY MILK COWS
County Demonstration Agent
Tells How and What
to Feed.

For the benefit Of the Memphis house
holder, who keeps a cow to supply the
family needs in milk and butter, and
who often is not a practical dairyman,
Lieut.. W. NJ. Landess, county agent for
Shelby, has prepared a bulletin on
feeding the city cow. 1t follows in part:
We must consider her a machine for
making milk and run her to full capaci-
ty. The great fault with the average
feeder is that he fails to remember that
IS per cent Of the food fed goes to just
maintain the machine in order. Many
often just give that IS per cent OF a
feed and the feed that would make real
profit is never fed, 1t Is the last So
per cent that gives us our milk.
considering present prices, a dairy
feed meeting all requirements outlined
above might be made as follows:
Cottonseed meal 100 pounds
corn chopS .....,....l 100 POUNDS
wheat bran .l00 pounds
Mix these ali together well and feed
from 3 to 4 pounds "a quart is a pound
Of this mixture for every pound Of milk
the COW gives a pint OF milk weighs
pounds Of good alfalfa or clover hay.
ITO test whether a cow Is fed to
capacity or not, increase her grain
gradually, II for every three pounds OF
grain a pint of milk increase Is OBJ
tanned, she has probably been fed be-
low capacity, AS a standard to go by
a 1000 pound COW giving 20 pounds
(212 g~allons) of 4 per cent milk re-
qulres seven pounds Of the above grain
mixture and Il pounds Of hay per day.
Feed at the same hour every day.
Give one-half the feed in the morn
ing and one-half in the afternoon. 1t
makes no difference which is given
first, the hay or grain.
BE sure that the COW has all the
pure water she will drink. Curry or
brush her all over every day to keep
her skin in condition and her circula-
ton up. Observe her likes and dlslikes
and learn to be able to tell her condl-
ton and her needs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
HGtchie Man Finds
$500 By One Days
Work at PLOU Handle

JACKSON, Tenn, Feb. "a, (Spl)-
Tolbert Vincent, of the Hatchie com
munity of this county, is $4,000 richer
for a days blowing during the past
week, and another installment or $4,000
in gold buried during the Civil war
has been discovered.
The latest find was sealed up in
81 I5Ii's S. and SO 00I pieces s"' THIS MsS is 0' oS IL;
one of several lots Of this treasure
which has been found during the past
several years, but none of it has ever
been found while parties were search
ing for II
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Attractive Hosiery Prices

Women's Pure Thread silk Hose; silk to the top; black,
in light or heavy weight; white, in athletic style, with
reinforced knee; regular price $500 R pair; spe-
clal .....,,,., '..,'.',',. %1So
Women's extra fine mesh Thread SILK Hose, scanned
back; black, white, suede and %cordovan; extra value:
special, a pair $3.50
Womens full regular made Black Silk Hose; very sheer
fabric; special Silly
Women's White Gauze Lisle Hose, strongly reinforced;
regular soc quality; special .,.,.,......,,. SO
Women's Black or white Mercerized Hose, spliced sole.
heel and toe; regular 3c quality; special ,.,.. 2Sc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
John O'Donnell.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Feb. "a. tSpl.)-
John O'Donnell. aged 50, a prominent
residence on West Church street. He
had been in failing health for some
time. He leaves one daughter. Mrs.
Avery Coble. Deceased was a member
of the Catholic church. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the Catholic church
tomorrow at 10 O'Clock by Father Reed,
cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
|N TheeNeaW w


NEWBERN, Tenn, Feb. "a. (Spl)-
Mrs. Ellen Pardon, of near Newborn.
wife of Jack Pardon, a substantial
farmer Of the Harris farm, two miles
south of here, is dead as the result Of
pneumonia and other complicated dis
eases. The deceased was the daughter
of Henry Pardon. of the Tatumville
band and two children, parents and
several brothers and sisters. Interment
was Saturday afternoon at Senter
church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs. Kate Kerr,

UNION CITY, Tenn, Feb. "a. (spl.O
Mrs. Kate Kerr, wife of Walter Kerr,
died last night at her home on Fifth
street, after a short illness. The de-
ceased was a daughter of Lon Hender-
son and had been married about two
years. She leaves a husband and one
daugter about s months old,
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at the residence at 10 o'clock by
DR.. Walters, Of Jackson, Tenn. fol-
lowed by interment at Beulah GENE
terV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Great Values in Wash Goods

All Dress Voiles selling from soc to Toe a yard, Tues
days sale price. Acc a yard. Can be mad In dark and
light grounds, in all the newest and most fashionable
designs.
All Dress Voiles selling from S5c to CSC a yard. Soc
just the newest and most exclusive collection Of these
fabrics to be seen in the South; your choice. .60c
All Dress Ginghams in just the new checks, plaids and
stripes, selling from soc to 6dc a yard; 80 inches
wide; Tuesdays selling, a yard .....,,....8 SOC
All Dress Ginghams selling from S5c to CSC a yard, 80
inches wide, for, a yard zoe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Longstreet Tatum.

GRENADA, Miss, Feb. "a. (Spl)-
The remains of Longstreet Tatum, son
of Mr.. and Mrs, S. r. Tatum, OF
Grenada. who died in Asheville, N. c.,
were brought here Saturday and inter
ment was made in Odd Fellows GENE
terry. He had long been a member OF
the Methodist church. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. r. NJ
BroWnlee, of the Methodist church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Women's Knitted Underwear

Women's fine mesh lightweight Union Suits, made in
the t~hree-piece style; round or V-neck. shell finished.
loose knee; regular $l.00 quality; special for. zoe
Women's lightweight. lisle-finshed Union Suits, lace
trimmed or tight knee; regular Use quality; spe-
Women's lisle Thread Sleeveless Vests, Swiss ribbed
style; regularly soc; special, three for. -. .&1.15
Women's Flesh-colored Ribbed Sleeveless Vests, tailored
hem finish; regular 75C quality; special, ....... soc
Women's Fine Ribbed Sleeveless Vests, neatly trimmed;
regular Csc quality; special .,....,..... 2Sc
Women's Two-piece Pajsma Suits made OF fancy bro
cade silk and nicely trimmed; regular t6.95 quality;
special ....,..., S4.05
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs. Lee Miller.

NEWBORN, Tenn, Feb. "a. (Spl.D-
The remains of Mrs. Lee Miller, Of
Crockett Mills, Tenn, whose death oc-
CURED at her home in Crockett county
as the result of pneumonia, were
brought through the Churchton section
funeral services were conducted and
interment was made Saturday, She
was a relative Of Thomas Miller, a
prominent farmer of Churchton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
WliAl2RfAGEsM
Rogers Henry.

CONWAY, Ark, Feb. "a. (Spl.)-Mlss
Ruby Henry, daughter Of Mr., and Mrs
Walter Henry, and Sergt. Esby Rogers
were married on Saturday night.
shortly after the return of the soldier
from Camp Jackson, where he had beer
mustered out of the service. They will
reside here, where Sergt. Rogers is EN-.
ployd in a local automobile house.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs. Estella Fink.

JONESBORO, Ark, Feb. "a. (Spl.)-
Mrs. Estella Fink, aged q years, died
at st. Bernard's hospital from appen-
dicitis. She is survived by her hus-
hand and narenta.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Habltual Constipation Cured

III " 10 ET DAYS
"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' is n spe-
cially prepared Tonic Laxative for Ha-
bitual Constipation. 1t relieves promptly
but should be taken regularly for IL
to 81 days to induce regular action. 1t
Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleas
ant to Take. Soc per bottle. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs. Pat Maher.

JONESBORO, Ark. Feb, "a, (Spl.)-
Mrs. Pat Maher died yesterday Of pneu-
monia. following influenza. Deceased
is survived by husband and one son
The funeral was at st. Romans Cath
Ole church at 8 O'Clock Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs Laura. Rornfield

JONESBORO, Ark, Feb. "a. (Spl.)-
following influenza, age 81 years. The
funeral was from Gregg & Sons par
lors; interment at Westlawn cemetery
SATURDAY..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Mrs. Rena Adams.

CAMDEN. Ark, Feb. "a. (Spl.)-Mrs.
Rena Adams died at her home at Two
Bayou Friday. Funeral services were
held at the Two Bayou church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
SHOE REPAIRING SHOP

We have our own factory Tor this work. We be-
lievc this is the only way we can give you Low
cnstcin" quality workmanship Rubber heels put
on quickly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-24
Splendid Domestic Values

Bleached Domestic, Cambria and fine Longcoth; all 36
inches wide; our regular zoe qualities; l0-yard bolts
Indian Head, a. inches wide; nice, soft-finished quail
iy in remnant lengths of two to ten yards; tc
Bleached Sheets. made OF fine, soft cotton
~63x90-inch size, $1.S5 value; for, each. ....,, .St20
~72x90-inch size, $3.50 value; for, each. .,.,.. $3.50
~72x99-inch size, s1.95 value; for, each, .,,... ,S1.a5
~S1x90-inch size, $500 value; for. each. ,..,.. .St.40
4~2x36inch Pillow Cases, 45c value; for. each q. .. .3Jc
soc A. @. A. Feather Ticking for, a yard. .,.371Rc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
Veneer Plant Will
Locate Here
Mills at Mocksville, North Caro-
line and Camden, S. c. to be.
Combined and Moved to-
Sumter. :.

Mr.. O. L. Williams, of Mocksville,
n. c.. who operates large Veneer
plant there and also one at Camden,
s. c., .+has decided to combine the
two plants and move them to Sum
ter. a. site. for the plant has been
purchased, the lot adjacent to With
erspoon Bros. Co. coffin factory, con-
tanning four and a half acres, having
been acquired and. the titles record
ed Friday. Mr.. Williams will arrive
in q few days to begin the erection
Of the plant. which will entail an OUT
lay Of approximately $4,000. About
one hundred and fifty hands will be
employed.
Mr.. Williams is not an entire
stranger to Sumter, having. been
here on several occasions and is al.
ready very we'll known, and his COM
ing to Sumter not only means the
addition Of a new enterprise to Sum-
ter, but the coming in of good cfti-
aAns, fwhom We are glad to well
come.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
Thirtieth I'M Action
Extracts From Diary of Sergt.
Thomas P. Hogan of
Greeleyvilie.
News and CouricrD

Mrs. r.. J. Hogan, OF GreeleNville
sends The Sunday News a letter. from
her son, Sergt. Thomas F.. Hogan,
Company D, Hath NJ G.. Bn.. FIFTY
ninth brigade, Thirteth division for
publication. In his letter sergt. Ho-
gan says: LAS / have never. given
you much idea Of my travels, will
do SO today. If you can get a large
map Of France you can follow me.
Will give it as it appears in !; my
diary, or the most interesting part OF
same" After detailing his trip across
the, Atlantic and the first few days
overseas. Sergt. Hogan gives the fol-
lowing interesting record,, day by
day, Of the great part played by the
glorious Thirtie.h:
'Torce, France, January 10, 1919.
June l, 191S-We have started in
on our final training, which is ten
hours. Of good work each day. Was
made corporal this afternoon.
July lO-Our training being over
the Thirtieth division started out to
made {. glorious name for itself
July 1--we went into q reserve
camp at Watou. Belgium. Seemed
somewhat like an American town az
nearly everyone could speak English.
Had a payday here and the boys al
had q good time. ::E;;.
July 1G-Started for the front,
took up reserve gun positions in the
line l. was put in charge Of the Sec
ond section Of the second platoon.
July 21-sunday nsght. we. left for
the front-line trenches. arriving
there and taking up gun positions
about 3 O'Clock next morning. About
8 o'clock we received our first real
baptism Of fire The boys seemed to
like it fine, but lonely when the guns
were quiet. =
July 25-AIy birthday, certainly IS
n fine place to celebrate ones birth
day. We witnessed our first air battle,
between a British plane and four
German planes. The British was
finally brought down after putting up
a plucky fight.
July 27-At IL o'clock tonight we
started out for our rest camp, after
being in the lines for twelve days.
At $40 clock the next morning we had
walked twelve miles with full field
equipment, back to our rest camp
sure. felt fine to be out of the .ines,
where we could get hot bath, clean
clothes and go to the village and get
to eat.
"Auguss Made sergeant today.
august 2-We left fof the li',es
again, this suited us fine as3we would
rather be up where the shells: hum
than to drill and hike so much.
Twelve o'clock noon: We rave ar
rived and taken over our gun po-
A British airp1ane. ell by
one of my gun position .iis p. m.
Made my first examination Of
plano, sure fixed up fine.
august S-A great day! Our com
pslny was selected from the battalion
and with company OF British Tom.
mics was inspected by tAe+ King and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26

!, ID ~
poral =>Heriot, with four otf1e~- : sol
diers, organized a combat group and
attacked an, enemy machine gun nest
which had been 'inflicting heavy cas-
ualties e,l his company. In the I'D
vance two. OF his men were killed.
and because OF the heavy fire from
al sides the remaining two sought
shelter. Unmindful OF the hazard at,
tachea TO his mission, Corporal
Hfrlot. with fixed bayonet, alone
charged the machine gun. making
his way through the fire for dis
tance of thirty yards, and forcing the
enemy to surrender. During this
exploit he received several wounds
IN. the arm, and later in. the same
day, while charging another nest. he
was killed"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
MEDAL OF HONOR GOES I
MOTHER.
Mrs. Carrie C. Heriot's Son Killed in
Action in France.

Charleston, Feb. 22.-For the pur-.
pose of presenting to Mrs. Carrie u.
Heriot, of Providence, a medal Oh
honor award ID posthumously to her
son. Corporal James d. Herlot, Ma
jor Gen. Henry G. Sharpe, accompa-
MED by Lieut.. w c. Bacon, goes to
Sumter this morning.
Corporal Heriot was q member OF
the 11sth infantry, Company |. He
was wounded at the battle OF VauN-
Andienv. Franco, and later on in ."c
same day was killed while storminS
alone a, machine gun position. BE was
awarded the distinguished service
cross by r"n. John J. Pershing. but
later tn, .edal of honor, the high
est decoration Of the American GOV
ernment, was awarded by congress.
The general will so to Sumter ana
Mrs. Heriot will meet him there. 1T
| is not known whether there will pc
any public ceremony on this occa-
sion. but so far as the two officers
making the trip know the award
will be made in private. The medal
Of honor is only given in exceptional
cases.
The following is the official cita-
! ton ;.ppcaing in general orders NO
! 13 Of the war Department.:
! .JSnies d. Hrriot, corporal. Com-
pany /. 118,n infantry For console
uous gallantry and interpidity above
i ana .4eyoni the call of. $tiuty.Nn ac:
= tiofl with the enemy at Vaaxc..n
aigny, France, October l.. 1918. Cor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
The German Warships
Peace Delegates Have Not
Agreed as TOD Disposition Of
Ships

& Paris. Feb. 24.-While the supreme
war council has not discussed the
disposition. Of the surrendered Ger
man warships, the naval experts OF
the council have studied the sub
ject. British and American officers
are agreed that the proper solution is
to sink them. The French and
italian officers disagree and If the
eperts do not soon reach an agree
ment the matter may be taken up
directly blythe council.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26

Sixty-three wounded soldiers and
three officers passed through the city
Saturday morning en- route from Camp
Meredith. N J., to, Camp jackson.
These men, who. were returned from
France for hospital treatment, are
all from North and South Carolina
and will remain at Camp Jackson
until they are able to be discharged.
men were travelling in two cars
which were siaetracked;in the yard
from II o'clock last night until 3.335
Z this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
Riots in Nuremberg
Civil War in Bavaria Continues
Unabated.

London, Feb. 24.-Spartacan riots
have occurred in Nuremberg, Ba-
yaria, where the prisons were open
ed. and Street fighting is in progress,
according to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26

Queen OF. Belgium II think IT, ssS.had
to live under the rule Of a King I
would choose King Albert Of Belgium.
He paid US n great compliment. Said
we we're the finest bunch OF fellows
he ever saw. We left the lines after
we wore inspected and returned to
our rest camp This is our second
trip to the lines, I hope I will always
be Us lucky.
September I've packed UP and
loaded on q. train: Where we. We're
going no one knew We left Belgium
and are now stgafh in Sunny France
September We arrived at HUI
cler, France, where we stayed for a
few days, long enough for Sergt. Ben
net and myself TO go A. w. O. L. and
get confined for a few days.
September 18-Well, we are on the
move again. We have now been
made into a shock division Guess
this means we will be moving all Of
the tinae now.
September 22-Moved' again. this
time it was to the front again. We
were loaded on motor lorries this
time and did not have SO much hik
ing today. We unloaded near Lin
court, about eight miles behind the
front line. This is the Somme front,
between ST. Quentin and Cambria.
September 24-fEe moved up to
the reserve line this p. IN. Gee! L feel
just like something is going to hap
pen.
September 27-Moved up to the
front line ito put on stunt.
September .29-7After all-night
work in getting all our guns and
arms up at $50: a. m. we laid down
a. barrage with the artillery. Our in
fantry went oyer and smashed 'Jer-
rvs wonderful :Hindenburg line for.
him. Our company game out lucky,
only having five men wounded.
October Moved back to the re-
serve camp. -: ..
October 2-Moged. back near Pc
rome for. a rest. We need it, 1 think.
as our division was pretty badly cut
up in the stunt. on September 29.
October 81 took charged the
second platoon as:oHoers were scarce
October o-Thought, we were Out
FOR q rest. but orders came in 70
move up. for another mt.
October 6--Moved back to the
front:
'octooer 7-At $50 an. the. stunt
started. Had Jerry on the run by 6
o'clock
October s-Packed up our equip
ment and started to follow UP the
retreat.
October 10-Jerrw@ is still run
ming. We now have tho country be-
hind him. Don't look like he is @oisis
10 give us a. chance to get close
enough to get-a isb at him.
October 1i-zOur company was
today attached to.1e3d division. This
means over the top for the dough
boys
october 1s&My platoon was at
Third battalion of the
1o3d inf sntrys:..A1oved up into ,po-
sition this atternoon for attack
tomorrow. Here is hoping
October 17-At 500 g. m. the bar
rage opened and weywent over the
top. We met, the most stubborn re-
s::sstance of any time yet. By II
o'clock we had gone about nine
miles. So far. J~had lost tone out of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-02-26
MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDED.
Gen. Sharpe, Representing. The Unit.
ed StaIes Government. Presents
Medal OF James ID. Heriot. :

The Congress- onal Medal Of Honor.
the very highestraward Of merit that
is bestowed by the United States gov
ernment, : was Saturday presented
to Mrs Carrie c. Heriot. The med
al was won by her son, James Da"id-
son Heriot, on q bloody battle field
fof France. when goth Division was
making history for itself, and prov
ing to the world the stuff that was
in the boys from the Sunny South
The presentation was made to Mrs.
Heriott by Maj. Gen. Henry c..
Sharpe, in charge OF the Southeastern
Department, with headquarters at
Charleston. It was a formal, but
very quiet ceremony The presenta-
ton was made at the residence Of
Mrs. II. T. Abbott on Washington.
street, and besides Mrs. Heriot and
Gen. Sharpe, the only others present
were Messrs. Robert L. and Joseph
C. Heriot, brothers of the young
man whose heroism was being Off
.cially recognized, Mrs. Abbott and
Lieut.. w. C Bacon, an aide. who ac-
companied the general from Char
lesion. General Sharpe made the
presentation by reading Of the cita-,I
tion for which the aledal was given
and the regulations governing tfe1
wearing Of the medal The award
was a posthunous one, James y. !
Heriot having met his death at the
time of his heroic action, which won
for. him this distinctions that has
been accorded to only forty Amcrl- |
can soldier up to tais time. lfrs.
Heriot an, her two sons. came from
their home in Lee county this morn-f
ing to meet Maj. Gen. Sharpe, Who'll
came up from Charleston for theI
specific purpose Of making the pre- |
sentation. BY previous arrangements
Gen. Sharpe called az Mrs. Abbott's
home and there met Mrs. Heriot. The
ceremony was formal, but simple. 1t
took place at about 1890 o'clock, |
General Sharpe returning to thet
C1aremont Hotel and Mrs. Heriot and
her sons leaving soon afterwards for
their home.
The Congressional Medal Of Hon
or is awarded by the president Of
the United States on behalf of the
congress Of the United States and is
an award for personal valor 1t isl
the greatest honor which any Ameri
can citizen can win. 1t is OF heavy
gold in the form Of a cross With q
bar across, on which is written the
name of the person winning it. A
chalice Of laurel leaves is wound
around the face Of the medal. On the
reverse side is the date and place at
which the deeds done were worthy
of so high an honor. The name of
James Davidson Heriot" was that
inscribed on the bar and on the re-
verse side the date and place were
October -, 19lS-Vaux-Andigny.
France The citation IS reproduced
elsewhere in this Issue. 81
The medal is usually presented by
the president in person, but in this
instance, as the presentation had to
be made posthumously, Maj. Gen
Sharpe of the Southeastern Depart
ment was designated to make the
presentation and received the dupli-
cate receipts for the medal, show
ing that it had been presented. Gen
Sharpe stated today that he had one
other of the Congressional Medals Of
Honor to present, also to q Southern
man. the second one to go to North
Carolina.