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Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
HOW LARGE sums CAN
Be SAVED ON SERVICE
Most People Fail to Consider What
Help in Home Really Costs in the
Long Run.

In any plan fer national economy
British specialists think that the
household rather than the family
Should be taken as unit. Under
household consumption they include
Cd services rendered maintaining the
house and it's inmates, (2) the goods
consumed or acquired by the inmates,
CD the general charges Of cleaning,
decorating, offsetting deterioration,
etc. =: ~.
AS a start in a saving program the
British Commission has pointed out
that services should be valued even
more highly than goods, as each per-
son doing unnecessary and unproduc-
tive work not only consumes without
producing, but is also depriving the
country Of possible productive power.
Translated into terms of American
saving, this service idea would mean,
do not hire any one to do what you
can do for yourself in spare time un-
less you find it directly profitable"
Few Americans are really honest
with themselves as to the cost OF ser
vices. Not one family in a hundred
really knows what a servant actually
costs. Most Of them place the cost
of her wages and fail to count in her
food, light and other things she con-
sumes. Most Of them, moreover, have
no way Of figuring correctly the extra
waste of food or extra breakage. or
wear and tear due to the fact that
the servant does not have the interest
OF ownership for making things 60 as
far as possible. Few families know
at the end of the year the important
total that the "odd jobs" man or hedge
cutter or grass trimmer has cost them
for service that might as we'll have
been rendered as recreation or need
ed outdoor exercise by the man or
boys of the family.
This, Of coSrse, does not mean that
no service should be purchased.
Where housewives time is worth
more in money or other contribution
to family well-being than the cost OF a
servant she makes profit by employ
Hg some one who frees her to do bet
ter paid work than household tasks.
In many cases physical or personal
reasons make it essential to the wei
fare Of the family to have help, but in
many 0a5es sae inns saved 80 rs
members of the household by ser
Easts - 80. ;=.:;:l;.e5 =.;Ie5 rE--essS rE--ests BIZ = e
monetary way or even in way to
make for rea; happiness or advance
ment.
Savings on service WIN give many
people important sums to lend to their
Eveinee E0veTu anu save f6P themselves
through War Savings Stamps. In the
ease 5e eain;ee7n WI Is noe say a
practical means of earning and saw
ing, but in itself IS valuable discip-
pine for life.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
BUDCETlNC CHILDREN

Budgeting children will teach them
the value of money and often make
them more careful OF their clothes and
shoes. n WIN also bring out Ger
tain traits Of character that nothing
else WIN disclose and enable parents
to correct faults before they become
fixed habits. Any child old enough te
be entrusted with money is old enough
to be given a specified amount tc
sssRe eseh week, sa6 e BE se3& tse
value of saving q part Of it.
O. course very rerng children nay
not be allowed to choose their Owl
clothes, but training along this line
may begin very early and a sense OF
values and suitability may be in
stilled
Three grown girls in a certain fam
lily we're given the same allowance fol-
clothes, books, amusements, enter
tainment of friends, etc. At the end
of the first month May had spent all
of her allowance and stated that she
had nothing to show for it. Jane Mad
saved one-half Of hers and. deposited
it in the bank She had denied her
self some badly needed clothing and
bought a few showy articles with the
amount spent. She had accepted en-
tertainment from friends but was too
stingy with her own money to enter
tain in return. Sarah produced an
account book and showed that she had
bought all the necessary articles Of
clothing, enjoyed several we'll chosen
entertainments, and had purchased
two War Savings Stamps. paying four
per cent compound interest. =
These are typical, and the informas
tion gathered from the first month
enabled the father and mother ta
show May the folly Of wasteful and
careless expenditure, Jane the impor:
tance OF providing necessities hrst
and the 'firtue Of generosity, and to
commend Sarah for her unusual pur'
ness ability and sense Of thrift =
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
VAITABLE LAND FOR SALE.

I offer for sale my home place, con-
tanning ISL acres, on Wyse's Ferry
Road, five miles west of Lexington; !;
Is to 100 acres open land, in high
state of cultivation. Two good dwell
ings, three tenant houses and neces-
sary outbuildings. Plenty of water,
and fine pasture. Near good school
and church. Terms easy to reliable
party -. James Caughman,
3tp-49 -. Lexington, S. c., Rt. 2.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that an examination
for teachers Will be held at the Court
House at lexington on Saturday, oc-
tober 4, 1919. Those desiring to take
the examination should be on hand
promptly at 9 a. m.
& :''' ''' a. D. MARTIN,
Superintendent: Of Education, Lexing-
. ton County.
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Ec@ccy IF Lexington.
,<ccjce is hereby given that a special
Sc ,.cn for q representative in Con-
c-os; -cr he Seventh Congressional
I'.z,:..t q South Carolina will be held
&: =" voting precincts fixed BY law in
I:2e ,'cI"ry Of Lexington on Tuesday,
Hcco:. IN. 1919; said date being Tues
,j>y following the first Monday in said
EHo@.a.
-3a following managers Of election
!2vs pacn appointed to nold the cleo
60 / 1:.e various precincts n the
coan!y:.
~tes:vrs-Cailie DreAer, Muller
Sawyer, r. :. Cartledge.
Sas@i.'s Stores. ]. Miller. L. ".
E-l::-arG, ?. Fl. Derrick.
2rnc:.land-J. p. Wcss.ager, John
iles,uy!=. simon HOOK.
-,-ooE-Paul IIite, Cia"le c. Koon,
Cro?aer Saealy.
Professionalism Wessinger, Ryan
! Livingston. ". c.. Sease.
C&yce-J. ". Oswald. Mcdowell! 4.
2. Taylor.
Ccomer-Walter Kaminer. Tallie
! Drafts, Homer Kaminer.
E-our.s Store-J. z. Sease, J. 3. OK.
jrer, Willis Seigler.
Ed:nunG-Theron Ree6er. James
Nyzer, Julian Sharpe.
! 'iilOe~-W. L. Addy, J. 3. Price,
Ioo~ Hayes.
'zaston-W. 7. Jumper, J. P. Good
win, j. ". Sightler.
Hollow Creek-H. P. Price, A. E.
Prize. 7. 3. Ileisler.
.I:no-J. W. Younginer P. W. Lor-
icE:, John Shuler.
Lex;ngton-R. L. Anlick, ) ". Nip
per, Robt. Cook.
Leesvil1e-C. NJ. swygert, J. D.
LangforG, F. H. Hendrix.
Min1s-Henry Westmorland, silas
Clark, Ben Rogers.
Macedonia-G. Arthur Anick, c.
ITalley Eptins, c.. Keister Sons.
Magnolia-J. W. Derrick, J. C.
Henry, J. P. Buckley.
Efird's Stores. c. FuImer. Arthur
y. Il Elffstettler, E. o. WeSsinger.
Pirey Woods-C. F. Rauch. seoer
Y. Fulmer, NJ. X. Frick
Pelion-A ". Craft n. A Sharpe,
A. NJ. Hutto.
Pools MILE. A. Pool, D. Leonard
Jefcoat, F. L. O'Brien. 3d..
Euffman's Burnt MilI-Tyler
Yonce, W. E. Rawls, 3. G. Can't, E. A.
Smith.
:steedman-C. L. Willis, G. l.. Hall,
P. =. Able.
St. Matthew'S. D. M2Cartha, L.
VI. Steele. r. Ballington.
Sandy Rum. B. Wannar2aker, T.
Z. Williams, L. c.. Furticlz.
Samaria-H. J. Burgess, W. M.
Westmoreland, J. W. Grandy. -
Swansea-H. E. Rucker, ". B. Rho
den, R L. Lybrand.
SunIInitt-W. A. Hare, J. S. Shealy,
F. P. Shealy.
Red Bank. J. Taylor, Frank
Sharpe, Willie Rish.
Peak Station-James ". Eargle, J.
G. Eargle, T. w. Amick.
Cnapin-A Melton Shealy, J. Aus
tin Wessinger J. H. Frick.
Lower Forks. r. younginer, John
A. Shealy, Preston Freshiey.
The managers at each precinct nam
ed above are requested to delegate one
Of their number to secure boxes and
blanks for the election at the office OF
C. VI. Esird not later than Oct. Ath,
1879
G. z. Jones,
Rufus F. Powell,
H. II. Haltiwa anger,
Commissioners of Federal EleC-lOn
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

LAND FOR SALE-1C0 acres of land,
10 acres open, balance wooded;
dwelling and outbuildings; small
orchard and good water. ! mile from
Lexington depot on two-notch road,
i1GcEH Sc the IesaSe 0ooley place.
Apply to Mrs. E. G. Wingards Lex
ington, S. c. 4Eu
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

These Rats Wouldn't Eat My Best
GRAIN Says Fred Lamb.
It's hard to keep rats out of a feed
store. Tried for years. a neighbor-
ing store sold me some RAT-SNAP. 1t
}orked wonders. Gathered up dead
rats every morning. Bought more
RAT-SNAP. Haven't q rat now. They
wouldn't eat my best grain when
threw RAT-SNAP around" Three
sizes, 25c, soc, s1.00. Sold and guar
anted by Harmon Drug CO.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

w TED-lnformatiOn as to me
identity of the party who drew the
will Of the late ]. II. Spires. Any
one knowing the name and address
of such party will confer a favor on
the undersigned and will receive a
liberal reward by communicating
with V. w. Spires, CASTOR, S. c..
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
FIGHTING THE BOIL WEEVID.

Gradually the boil weevil is en-
ccoaching upon South Carolina. The
4coming OF the pest will be a blessing
u disguise if proper steps are taken
aoadiscount his damage. Only recently
II Alabama a monument was erected
30 the boil weevil because it enanci-
ps.ted the farmers from the slavery Of
cotton. But the change from cotton
G.osdiversifed agriculture should be as
gradual as possible 20 prevent COM
Dlate disorganization and consequent
loss. Fortunately Lexington County IS
ready a county largely OF diversified
a&riculture, but it Will be necessary to
eDs gage more largely n the growing
9T other crops if the proper fight is
70 be mace on the cotton pest. Radi-
= changes are generally expensive
5eeause Of lack Of experience. It
therefore behooves our farmers tc be-
gin to plan for the coming Of the
weevil, which is already reported in
fhis county, and to gradually shift
::7ea @ operations &C ~ 81 raising raising g cat
ne and livestock and the growing Of
more foousSui It VIII ue ue1tieT CO
start on small scale and gradually
develop other methods Of farming
than to wait until the weeviI has de-
stroyed a cotton crop and crippled the
finances Of the loser. The start can
not be made too soon.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
FRESPaSS NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass for the purpose of hunting,
fishing or any other purpose upon my
lands.
1tp. Jos. 5. Meetze.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
NOTICE. *TvRRSPAsSERS.

This is to notify all persons not to
hunt, fish or tr'ss$pass tr'ss$p in any manner
whatever, upon my lands. near Peak.
The law will, be enforced, against ali
Elolators. ! "i,i;o.": -. I. .:,.t..'
]. EVANS EARGI.H."~
Also. .r.', ,L.tT~'. ,'."'. y'' -.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-At my home place, 0c-
tober 10, my complete house fur
nishings, farming implements and
foodstuffs. Also wagon and buggy,
two horses, several hogs and one
COW. Mrs. Florence Taylor, Lees
-, Vile, Rt. 5, Box SO. sop
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-At public outcry in front
of court house Monday, 9Th Octob-
er, at II o'clock, one horse, some
age, but qualities perfect. A. @.
Rice, tip
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
PERSONAL.

YDuR FUTURE FORETOLD-Send
dime. age. hirthdate for truthful,
reliable convincing trial reading.
Hazel Hause, Bon 215. Los Angeles,
Cal. 2tp-50
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

HOGS FOR SALE-Thoroughbred
Duroc boar Is months old 1 thor
oughbred SOW ready bred to the
above named boar. , half Poland
China, sows bred to the above. IS
good pigs months old. 1 thor
oughbred Duroc gilt months old.
If interested apply to, L. W. Card
ner. Pelion, S. c. itch
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

WAE1EAaSs -. w. 11Ss1A14.S<3t AAAs1H~S
suit 20 me. TO grant him Letters CT LAd-
nain:stratioa Of the Estate Of ana Ell
fects OF Dina Lybrand.
These are therefore % cite anu
admorisr all and singular ne hinHed
ana Creditors Of the SAL Mrs. Dome
Lvbrand deceased. that tE@y be and
appeAr, before me, in TIE Court OF
Probate. 10 be held at lexington, G.
H. :. G.. on the 18TH day OF
October, 1919. next 2-.er puOi-
cation hereof, at II O'Clock III
the forenoon, to show cause if any
thev have, why the sad Adminis-
tration should not be granted.
GIVEN under my Hand, this 1S day
of Sept. .Anno Bomini 1913.
Geo. S. Drafts, Il. So.
Probate Judge, Lexington County s. c.
Published on the 1st day OF October
1919, in the Lexington Dispatch News.
weeks.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
LIVE STOCK -

FOR SALE-One good grade COW
with two months old calf. Both for
500. J. W. Crosland, Gilbert, S.
G. 4tp-52
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

GOOD MULE FOR SALE--One black
horse mule about years old, gentle
and will work anywhere. Price
s165.00 to quick buyer. T. G.
Smith, Edmund, S. c. Ftp
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

LAND FOR SAE-The undersigned
for the heirs Of the estate Of A. E.
Summer, deceased. offer for sale 135
acres one mile from Chaplin; 80
acres open, balance in timber suit
able for saving, turpentining and
wood; we'll Watered with 1 good
dwelling and barns. For informa-
ton call or write. Y. T. Summer,
New Brookland. Rt. l. twp.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-One DurOc (registered)
boar, several shoats. Jersey milk
COWS, one Mccormick mower and
rake, etc. J. E. Kyzer, Lexington,
Rt. 2. 2tc-50
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
TAX NOTICE
Office Of County Treasurer.
La1ingtonys. Co. Sept Is 1919

Notice is hereby given that State,
County and school Taxes for Lexing-
ton County viii be received by me
from October 18th 10 December 31st,
1919, inclusive, without penalty.
Tie various school levies viii follow
later. -,
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
WE HAVE TT.

Our stock Of general merchandise
is Sreplete for the seasons trade. In
SHOES we can fit your feet in style and
quaIity-for men. women. and child
rens-Hats that makss yoq look stylish
andan society; undetgeAet;; to please
yonsAnd for that which is good to eat
wesave IT CON come 4t'fzzEI1an to szg is and Wen
do the rest. Wingard & Roberts.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

THE HARTLEY MERCANTILE
CO.. Inc, OF PELION. 5. c.
Notice is hereby given that meet
ing OF the stockholders Of the Hartley
Mercantile Co., Inc, Of Pelion, will be
held at the store Of the said corpora
ton. at Pelion, s. G., at II o'clock a.
m. on Thursday, the 9Th day Of Oc-
tober, 1919, for the purpose Of con-
sidering and passing q resolution au-
therizing the liquidation and closing
up the affairs, of said Corporation.
+:J. Albert, Hartley, President.
Cora Hartley. Sec. 4 Treas.
Sept II, 1919. .jH.' "a 4t-50
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

LAND FOR SALE-l6S acres of land
subdivided into three tracts, if de-
sired. g. acres, 20 acres, 76 acres;
- acres open Land. balance wooded
with timber. well waterai and good
pasture, eight acres in orchard.
never failing fruit. three good dwell
incs and outbuildinSs; located one
mile from Gilbert, good schools and
church.near. Terms to suit pur-
chaser or purchasers. Apply early.
6. a. Rawl, Gilbert, S. c.. 2t-pd-49
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-159 Il acres land, 40
acres in cultivation, 40 acre pasture
with running water; balance in
wood; four-roon dwelling, barn,
crib, cotton house and garage;
Young orchard of IS trees Shelton
Taylor, Lexington, Rt. 3. 3tp-49
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-One store house, 30x60,
and lot, 32x64, ct Peak, S. C. The
house is built OF first class lumber
and practically new. Would be a
great bargain to either move the
house Or locate at Peak. Price
$500. Apply to Jas. \. Cemalan-
der, Chaplin, S. c. 3tc-49
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

Invest your surplus money tn War
Savings" Stamps and watch it Grow. =
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

FOR SALE-1G0 acres land near
Steedman, in three-fourths mile OF
railroad; good dwelling and neces-
sary outbuildings; so acres cleared,
balance IN woods. Two mules, good
two-horse wagon, farming imple-
ments, corn and fodder. James
Hall, Jr., Steednan, Rt. /. Stp-1
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01

EoR genuine Texas sReds Rust Proof
seed cats 10 to WIngafd & Roberts.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
Election Notice

>'rA-r-- OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EcIr.y IF Lexington.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-03-06

ness in Cleveland to a post of distinc-
ton in New York; to solve at once all
the hateful, loathsome, belittling rid
dies of money; to be the bejeweled and
feted and idolized wife and mistress of
this young American grand duke; to
buy that impossible trousseau, or bet.
ter; to live in a New York palace in
stead of a fiat; to go about in her own
Limousine instead of an occasional tax
icab; to be fortunes darling instead
of a member of the working classes,
struggling along with bent neck under
a yoke beside a discouraged laboring
man!
When the car reached her building
she was resolved to see Duane no
She could not tell him so. After
all, he had been everything that was
courtesy and charity. 1t would hardly
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-03-06
Mrs. Chivvis was touched. "You,

Mrs. Chivvis was touched. "You
poor child! 1t really is-just too bad !"
She pondered, then she frightened:
"I'm sorry you're disappointed, but I'm
glad you're not to be in the theater.
It must be very wicked"
cts mighty difficult" said Daphne.
+. Mrs. Chivvis thought a moment
more. then she said:
ibid I tell your No, I don't be-
lieve I did-you were away-but Mr..
Chivvis gets his vacation next week.
He's got to take it when his turn
comes. The man who was going now
couldn't be spared, so we have to leave
Tuesday. I'm going, of course, so I
can't give you your meals. You can
get your breakfasts in the kitchenette.
OF course I'll allow off whatever is
right"
"oh," Daphne said. "Ill, be all right.
I guess"
Daphne had not realized how much
she depended on Mrs. Chivvis till now.
She was to be left alone at the very
time when she was most in need CT
society. The whole world was forsak-
ing her.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-03-06
CHAPTER XIV.

Then the Chivvises came back from
their vacation Unexpectedly early. They
had found the hotels expensive and
Mr.. Chivvis was afraid that his job
would be snatched from him if he
were not there to hold it down.
> Clay called on Daphne that evening
and the Chivvises retreated to their
own room. But as they could be YER
heard it was evident that they could
%overhear, and the lovers found no
chance to say any of the things that
frightened their souls.
One evening Daphne said to Clay in
as low a voice as he could hear: "Mrs.
Chivvis is growing uneasy, honey,
about u being together every eve
ming. I told her we were engaged, but
she didn't seem convinced. Perhaps
you would let me wear that beautiful
engagement ring again. l was q fool
to give it back to you. May I have it
Or"
Clay blenched in misery. I'm
afraid T. You see, I hadn't paid
much on it; and last week l had an in
sulting letter from the jeweler. He
threatened to sue me and notify my
firm, and well, l had to send it
back"
He was ST downcast that she an
swered with mock cheer: ooh, that's
all right, honey; it doesn't matter.
After all, it's only u ring. And we
have each other"
"But we haven't each other. This
way of living is driving me crazy. I'll
be all right as soon as these hard
times r over and I can make some
commissions. But it's so dismal to
wait. Couldn't we get married and
live on my salary?"
Il could if you could."' s,
He caught her il his arms so vio-
lently that she squealed.
The next day Clay telephoned to her
his firm had just offered him the
choice of accepting half his salary or
turning in his resignation. It was
really impossible for two to live on
half of what was hardly enough for
one.
Daphne cried a long while in her
room. She got out her list of ways to
earn fifty thousand dollars again and
cried over that.
There is much foolish and futile pro-
test against the nowadays woman who
goes into business outside her home.
But the fact is that it is her business
that began it. Her business left the
home first and size is merely following
it to the places where new conditions
and inventions have centralized and
mechanical it.
New conditions have taken her
distaff and her washtub and her cook
cry and gossip into the wooden mills
and steam laundries and restaurants
and telephone exchanges. She has had
to go thither to do her necessary work.
Even the entertainers, the singers,
dancers, tellers of stories, who used
to stir the seraglios and the castle
halls have been gathered into opera
houses and theaters and into vaude.
vile and moving picture palaces.
Daphne, having no gifts for spin.
ming, cooking, or laundry, tried the
theater. Her old-fashioned lover pro.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-03-06

passion. But the world seemed to be
full of every other trouble except
work. Even had she. been skilled, as
she was not. it would have availed her
little, since skilled laborers were be-
ing turned. off by the thousands. And
unskilled laborers were being turned
off by the tens Of thousands.
Clay had saved nothing against the
rainy season. He had found his salary
too small for his courtship requisites;
now that his salary was halved his
courtship had to be reduced to the
minimum of expense.
Bayard and Leila had more money
to spend, and they made ambitious
voyages. But Daphne and Clay must
swelter with the other stay-at-home
millions. Clay denied himself yer the
two weeks vacation allotted to him.
Bayard. took his, however, and carried