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J. L. MINIS_.Editor Published every Wednesday in The Advertiser Building at SI.50 per year lb advance. Entered as second class matter at be poetoffke at Edgefield, S. C. No communications will be published qpiess accompanied by the writer's moe. Ca*ds of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu tes and Political Notices published at adsrorttemg races. Wednesday, April 4 Did your vaccination "take"? It looks more and More and MORE, like war, War, WAR! The color scheme at many churches last Sunday was green and yellow. Judging from the heavy auto sales these days, the "leens" must be open. There was never a time in the his tory of the United States when greater stress could be laid upon the "United." The pacifists raised such a rumpus in Washington Monday that the re serves had to be called out to maintain order. Aside from protecting our honor, we're going to help "do"' the Ger mans to keep them from "doing" us later. ^ Col. Roosevelt is urging war and Col. Bryan is urging peace. For one time the Southern people are with the former Colonel. Owing to the lack of preparedness, the condition of the American troops is properly described by spelling "war" backwards. Doubtless the big "I"'and little "u" spirit that characterizes the utterances of the Kaiser makes him abbreviate the United States thus: u. S. Instead of a man like Senator Stone as chairman of the Fureign Relations Committee, we need at this time a veritable Gibraltar of loyalty. When a woman says she has a model husband ask her whether or not he is a 1917 model. Probably he is obsolete, of-little-value sort of a fellow, about a 1910 model. The announcement by the express company that it will not deliver any more whiskey in Georgia should cause the whiskey people to admit that pro hibition does prohibit. In order for Field Day to be the greatest success, every school in the county must attend. Miss Teacher or Mr. Teacher, as the case may be, will you not contribute to the success of the day by having your school attend in full force? ' We see something about a "melting pot" plan being adopted by a Colum bia equal suffrage organization in pros ecuting their work. Does it mean that unbelievers of the male persuasion are to be dumped into the "melting pot"? Money is not safe when left in the home, orfice or store. A fifteen-year old boy robbed a safe in Columbia the other night, securing about $150. The only sale place for money is in bank. Let the risk be shifted to the shoulders of somebody else. Congresswoman Rankin has formal ly taken her seat but she will not keep it. Through the exercise of her rights, and true to the traditions of her sex, she will rise to say a word now and then. Maybe she will 3ome times have the "last word" in debates. Don't let the Germans receive all of your attention. You have a formida ble enemy nearer by. The Germans are across the Atlantic and are likely to stay there, while the boll weevil is just across the Savannah river and is NOT likely to stay there. "The Advertiser's corn contest several years ago greatly stimulated corn growing in the county but no further encouragement or stimulus should be needed now than the pri?e, SI.50 per bushel. The price may be two dollars before another crop is harvested. When the Hon. Richmond Pearson Hobson advocated the strengthening of the navy while a member of con gress he was more of a seer than peo ple gave him credit for.being. America would feel a little more comfortable now, had Mr. Hobson's plans for the navy been carried out. Under the new rule, the postoffice department is ordering examinations tor filling vacancies in postoffices in this State. Only persons 21 years old and over are eligible. The limit will bar many women as applicants. Few unmarried women reach 21 and unmar ried women are not elligible. Great State Paper. Second only to the Declaration of Independence was the address of Pres ident Woodrow Wilson before the Sen ate Monday. Not one word too much, nor one word too little was uttered. With characteristic calmness and firm ness, the President gave utterance to the most momentous words that have fallen from a chief executive's lips since the days of Lincoln. The great speech will not only be echoed from every part of the 48 States, but from every corner of the giobe. The utterances of President; 'Wilson breathe a warlike spirit that is unlike his normal self. The deception and dia bolical deeds 'of Germany caused him ty appear in a somewhat new role. The righteous wratn w'.iich he evidenced lead.- one to belu that just before pen ning that marvelous document he must have read these lines of Shakpeare. "In peace there's nothing becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Seiifen the sinews, summon thu blood." Beautify the Home Surroundings. The vine-clad home, one that nestles among clinging vines and attractive shrubbery, costs but little more than one that is surrounded by a bar ren waste. If one ever gets a fore taste of heaven on this side of the River, it comes generally through the home and home life. For that reason, as well S3 many others, all homes should be made as attractive and as inviting as opportunity and the.means at hand permit. What about your home? Could not a little effort and a small expenditure of money make your home and its setting very much prettier, and therefore a much happier place to spend the short stay in this "vale of tears? This is the season of the year to begin the work of beautifying the home surroundings. A few odd moments devoted to this end will bring large returns. Further more, it will influence others to take up the good work in their homes. Germany Gives Evidence of Desperation Although all news sent out from Ber lin is censored, yet one can easily se? indications that Germany is in desper ate straights. The failure of Hinden burg to resist the onslaughts of the(Al lies on the western front has caused i call to be issued for an army of maxi mum strength. Even men beyond th? age of 65 will be sent to the front Such an extreme measure of compel? ing men so advanced in years to serv< is practically an admission that th? situation is extremely grave. It is be lieved that within a few months a de cisive battle will be fought, the win ning armies being victorious in the end and it is probable that Germany is pre paring to make a last bold stand. Not only is the nation in desperate straights from a military or defensive standpoint but the masses of the peO' pie, including the women and children, are feeling the effects of a steadilj diminishing food supply. The Germar people have not had a balanced ration for more than a year, and now the supply of bare necessities is becom ing very scarce, a revolution, similar tc that of Russia, is liable to occur. The masses will rebel against the yoke ol royalty that is npw so galling. Has Had Very Satisfactory Year. Saturday, March 31, the annual meeting of the stockholders and di rectors of the Bank of Edgefield was held in the directors room of the bank. The president's report shows that the bauk has had a very satisfactory year's business. It has a capital of $57,400 aod surplus and uudiyided profits of *31,865.02. The loans of the bank are ?288,158. 51 and the deposits are ?289,774.67. From the net earnings for the year a dividend of 10 per cent will be paid at once and the remainder of the net profits passed to the surplus account. All of the former direct ors were re-elected and the officers of the bank, J. C. Sheppard, Presi dent; B. E. Nicholson, Vice Presi dent; E J. Mims, Cashier, and J. H. Allen, assistant cashier, were re elected. Practically No Danger. It is reported that the presence of smallpox in Edgefield a short time ago may prevent some of the sohools from attending Field Day, That there is practically no danger now (and will be less by the 13th) is as sured us by one of the leading phy sicians of the town. The smallpox cases are about well and there u practically no danger of the spread ing of the disease in the community, The people here are not disturbed, many of them hardly know there bas been smallpox in the communi ty at any time, lt was of a verj mild type and the victims were kepi in their bornes until all danger ol spreading it was over. The Adver tiser urges all schools to be repre sented by a full attendance on Fri. day, the 13th, more than a weet yet in the future. If the people here are not concerned about the recent cases of the disease in mild form why should others be uoeasj after the danger has passed? Patriotic Women, Attention! The Advertiser has been requested to announce that the ladies of th town are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. B. B. Jones Monday afternoon to consider ways and means of rendering service in event of war. The ladies desire to make a flag for the Edgefield company should one be organized. U. D. C. Meeting. The April meetiug of the TJ. D. C., will be held Tuesday afternoon, April 10, at four o'clock at the home of Mrs. P. M. Feltham. A full attendance is desired as ar rangements will be made at this meeting for the observance of me morial day. All members who have not yet paid the chapter dues will please pay the amount at this meeting. Commendable Loyalty. Three loyal and true Edgefield youno- men who are at present in the North will come home to enroll for service when \the call is made for men. Last Saturday Mr. W. A. Collett received a telegram from Messrs. John Hollingsworth, W. D. Allen and David Strother offer ing their services when an effort is made to organize a unit of the militia here. Such loyalty is com mendable in the highest degree. Honor Roll of Lenoir School. Month ending March, 30th. Fiist Grade - Ruth Cogburn, Marerie Wright, Mary Glover, Mi riam Glover and Marie Atkinson. Second Grade-J. C. Cogburn. Third Grade-Georgia Casey. Fourth Grade-Gladis Wright, ; Meta McCarty, Driggms Glover i and Clarence Atkinson. : Sixth Grade-Naomi Cogburn, Cor nelia Glover and Ruby Wright, i Seventh Grade-Hazelle Atkin ? son and Mary Julia Wright. Information in Regard to Read ing Contest for Field Dav. 1. The contests are not to speak with or to their respective teachers after they enter the judges' room. 2. The contestants will be judged on the following points: (a) General effect: 1. Ease of manner. 2. Manner presentation. (b) Reading: 1. Enunciation. 2. Pronunciation. 3. Obtaining the thought. 4. Intelligent conveying the thought. 5. Original interpretation and ex pression. 6. Personality of pupil. r The judges will be furnished with a copy of these rules before the con test in order that they may be in formed upon the pupil's prepara tion. The judges will give an im partial and careful decision in the case of each contestant. The selection for the First Grade will be taken from Wheeler's Prim er; for the Second Grade, from Wheeler's Second Reader or Step ping Stones to Literature, Second Reader; for the Third Grade, from Stepping Stones to Literature; for the Fourth Grade, from Hill's Fourth Reader. This contest will be as brief and conclusive as possible. Any teacher desiring information in regard to this contest will send a stamped addressed envelope to Miss Isabel Chappell, Edgefield Graded School, Edgefield, S. C., and a prompt reply will be mailed. Field Day Announcements.. (Communicated.) Friday, April 13th, is Field Day for the schools of Edgefield county. There will be a large crowd here. While everybody has been requested to bring baskets, yet the people of Edgefield are expected to^furnish the greater part of the dinner. Edgefield has al ways been noted for her generosity and hospitality. The lady teachers of the school will solicit baskets, and we sin cerely hope every housekeeper will be able to furnish a basket and enjoy the day with U3. There is no need having dinner at your home. Bring your fam ily with you. Mrs. H. N. Greneker has been ap pointed chairman of the committee on baskets. She will receive the baskets at the school building Friday morning. As near as possible bring the dinner in inexpensive baskets and wooden trays as dishes might be misplaced. Mr. J. R. Timmerman has been ap pointed to make all arrangements for serving the dinner. Everybody please co-operate with him in the difficult and important task. We are going to call on the merchants and business men of the town to con tribute prizes for the successful con testants in each event. When the teachers come to you for a contribution please be liberal for we must furnish twenty prizes. , FCR SALE: 100 Bushels of peas, also pure White Leghorn eggs for hatching, 15 cents for 15. L. C. Parker & Co. ls Lively and Spry At the Age of 75 Years. "MIGHTY FEW GRAY HAIRS IN MY HEAD," SHE DS CLARES-TALKS IN TERESTINGLY. Mus. CAMPBELL, OF GREENWOOD, COM PARES PAST AND PRESENT Ix FORCEFUL WAY. "I am as spry and lively now as a person t?fty years old, and I'll soon be seventy-five years old. I have been married fifty-one years, and I have mighty few gray hail's in my head, too. But I was in a terrible condition of health a ve&r ago with rheumatism so bad that I couldn't walk, though I can cook dinner and supper now 'and I feel fine. And all this great change in my health is due to the wonderful effects of Tan lac." These remarkable statements were made on February 21st by Mrs. J. M. Campbell, of 311) Merriman St., Greenwood, in her endorsement of Tanlac. "The rheumatism was so painful that I had to sit with my feet in a chair. I had rheumatism fur twenty-five or thirty years, but it became so much worse last win ter and it was then that I got so I couldn't walk, lt felt as if a thou sand needles were sticking my left side from my shoulder to my toes and I suffered awfully. Until I got that way, I had no idea any one could endure as much suffer ing. 1 I certainly was in a bad condi tion when I began taking Tanlac. I had tried other medicines, but none of them did me the {rood I wanted, which Tanlac did, though. I took eight or ten bottles of Tanlac. I was patient and thorough with it. I meant to give it a fair trial, and Tanlac won, for I was in fine shape when I quit taking it. And I am so thankful, for I do not have those awful pains now. "Tanlac is worthy of the highest recommendation, and I am only giving it the due when I say it is the finest medicine I know of for the troubles I had. I hope this statement will be of value to others who may need Tanlac like I did." Tanlac, the Master Medicine, is sold by Edgefield, Penn & Holstein. Cold Springs, H Ernest Quarlea. Edgefield, R F D No 2, J. H. Reel. Johnston, Johnston Drug Com pany. Modoc, G C McDaniel. Parksville, Robertson & Com pany. Plum Branch, J W Bracknell & Son. Plum Branch, R F D No 2, E P Winn & Bro. Trenton. G W Wise. STOP LEFT OVER COUGHS. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey will stop that hacking cough that lingers from January. The soothing pine balsams loosen the phlegm, heals) the irritated membrane, the glyce rine relieves the tender tissues, you breathe easier and coughing ceases. Don't neglect a lingering cough, it | is dangerous. Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar Honey ia antiseptic and pleasant to take, benefits young and old, get it at your druggist to-day. Formula] on the bottle. 25c. 2 Bi i TERO Family Medicine. A Word to 0 We want you tc ware or Plantatior in large quantities We can make v< quality. Twenty at $8.00 per roll, your fight on the 1 Have you bougl what you want at Come in to see i E. M. And 1289 Broad Street BBBBBHBBBBOnBBBBDB Is rapidly approaching, when we all wish to appear in our spring togs. We are well prepared to look after your wishes in all our various lines. Our line of Wash Goods, Crepe de Chines, Sport Silks, etc, will please you. A new shipment of Pumps to ar rive this week. That will be what you wish to make out your shoe needs. LINER Y' We have had a nice business in this line, and constantly receiving new things to show you. Miss Cowan will be glad to show you this line. Spring house cleaning means cleaning inside and outside. Dull pimply skin is an aftermath of win ter inactivity. Flush your intes tines with a mild laxative and clean out the accumulated wastes, easy to take they do not gripe. Dr. King'e New Life Pills will clear your com plexion and brighten your eye. Try Dr. King's New Life Pills to night and throw off the sluggish winter shell. At druggists, 25c. 2 Turn ?n the Lights! The Invincible Dayton Electric Lighting System will give yon Botter Service-Last Lonjfr Cost Les? Than any other kind of lighting plnn? on thc market. It Is cheaper than acetylene--cleaner, safer, leHs expen sive to 01 ?rate, and will last a life time. WE HAVE 4 VALUABLE BOOK that tolls 3-011 all about Electric Lishtu for the Farm. Write for a copy or call and see ns. -ri The Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co. dj] ?M Dayton. Ohio. U.S.A. M Notice to Stock Raisers My fine jack will stand for the season at the farm of W. F. Hol pton, just a mile north of Edgefield. Due care will be taken but each party must be responsible for his own animal. Fee reasonable. 4-4-2 < A. L. KEMP. I_ 1 R. H. Middleton Clark's Hill, S. C., Dealer in Light ing Plants and Water Works. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Your druggist will refund money ii PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application gives Ease and Rest. 50c Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general strengthening tonic. GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malpna.enriches the blood.and builds upthesys tem. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c 4C3B0U! A Remarkable New Fin?3h for Your Fur niture and Woodwork Lt:cr.s Velvo-Tono Fir.r.'i trikes tho plac nj:, varniihiut In ', expensive hand-rubbing, one application it produc?s tho beautiful, soft, ?S:i finish now in such demand. S VELVO-TONE FINISH For Ali Woodwork and Furniture is easy to use rind costs very little. Use it to make ::'.! your woodwork and furniture new and ' andsome in finish. W. E. LYNCH & CO. 113 Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $1.00 cures Old Sores, UUc. ?*M*?9? .?Von't Curt. The worst cases, uo matter cf how ?orig standing are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relievel >ainand Heals at the 25c. 50c. JluV ur Edgefield Farmer Friends \ give us a trial when you need Hard i Supplies of any kind. We buy right, i, and sell right. 3ry close prices on hog wire, the best six inch at $7.00 per roll and 32 inch We also have poultry wire. Begin boll weevil now by building pastures. it your plow steels. We can sell you 62 cents the pound up. is when in Augusta. rews Furniture Company HARDWARE DEPARTMENT Augusta, Georgia