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^dgcpeld grates Eaiafali?IiP? 1R35. I **~ /. L. M WIS,_.Editor Published everv Wednesday in The Aft .".. ;iser Building at $1.50 per year in i mee. Entered as second class matter at the jj 5toffice at Edgefield, S. C. ? N -ommunications will be published cy* . accompanied by the writer's i*v e. .rds of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu te, ; and Political Notices published at } 7 ising rates. Wednesday, July 18 iways muster sufficient courage to ri* the soft answer. '- is a pity that the mad-dog has its ulong with the other canines. ith Carolina is not one of the v.3 that has delayed the drafting. alight express receipts indicate the health of the Edgefield people jod. - 'Alberta" is being crowned queen :;,e fruit growing sections of the ry._ 'ne trouble about this war is Jack has to go and Gill can not go tumb ling after him. When one experiences that tired feeling on rising these hot July morn ings it is not an easy matter to mobil ize for the day's task. Seven measured acres yielded 63 bushels of wheat to the acre in Kansas. Would that every Kansas farm had seventy times seven such acres! Well, let us be thankful that life is just one thing after another, as the closing of the blackberry season marks the opening Sf the watermelon season. Things have undergone a change in Greenville. They used to have their whiskey troubles in the Mountain City while now they are having water troublas. The Advertiser chronicled? the ap pe; rance of the first cotton bloom. Now, wonder who'll have the first wa termelon of the season? Don't crowd us. please. A headline say?. "Dress makes the wo nan." Well, judging from the filmy and flimsy garments some of j t>.em wear, it doesn't take much to make them. 7 o many people are exceeding the spe-'l limit in spending money, and the danmor of it is some of them have at tained such velocity that the brakes rei ?se to work. If soldiers are improved physically by '. xercise in the open air and regular diet of wholesome food, why can't civilians adopt a similar routine for the home life? It's worth trying. In the matter of conserving food, it may be all right to ask women to eat j less, but if some of them wear any less clothing an embargo will be | placed on their appearing in public. Edgefield will send 203 loyal men to the front in response to the first call. T ie drafting will be done in Washing ton by numbers which will be for warded at once to the county board. The Germans admit that the Ameri can warships have bagged four of their biggest U-boats, which is not a bad beginning. Were the real truth is known, the number would probably be a dozen instead of four. Judging from the manner in which the average chauffeur, and chauf feuse too, drives over the country roads, one would never know that there is a State law fixing the maximum speed at 15 miles per hour. Probably the reason so many mar riages occur just before the army mobilizes for European service is be cause nany a fiancee is afraid to trust her loved among the winsome Frene tornen, lest his affections be alien. .. i. We are dee-lighted that the laws governing pronunciations are not "compulsatory, " as some candidates used to say, for Erother Wallace of the Newberry Observer pronounces it "to-maw-to, " while we prefer to say to-ma-to. Buying sugar at a high price on credit and making a "whole lot" of preserves may be keeping the letter of the food conservation admonition, but is it not violating of the Spirit of it? Better can fruit without sugar than buy it on credit. One generation makes the money and the other spends it. Some fathers who were reared in brogan shoes have an ambition 'for their boys to wear "pat ent leathers," which reminds one of what William Shakespeare said once upon a time: "What fools these mor tals be." . Beginning of the End. While the end of the present Hohen zollern dynasty is not in sight, yet the acceptance by the Kaiser of the resig nation of his imperial chancellor, Theobald von Bethman-Hollweg, marks the beginning of its downfall. Proba bly the dissolution began some time ago, Jthe chancellor being astute enough to discern the inevitable, and j' this is that first evidence that has been allowed to get to the public. It is not so much that Germany is fighting for national existence as it is that the royal family in Germany is fighting for a continuance of power. We believe the masses of Germany, the people who are the backbone of any and every na tion, will crush imperialism before the Allies crush Germany. The change was brought about in Russia over night and the resignation of the chan cellor indicates that a like change will soon come in Germany. No More Food For Germanv. Some of the neutral nations have during the past three years been im porting foodstuffs from America and then reship to Germany, either for high cash prices or in exchange for other commodities. A comparison of the recent imports of these countries with the records preceding the war shows what a large amount of sundry supplies have found their way into Ger many through this channel. However, a stop has been put to the shipments from America and henceforth these neutral nations will only be allowed such commodities as they actually need and only in limited quantities. President Wilson has had notice served on railroads that no export ship ments must be received or made un less the bill of lading is accompanied by a government certificate permitting the exportation of the produce or mer chandise. It is probable that Germa ny, with her constantly diminishing stores, will feel very keenly the iron clad embargo that has thus been plac ed upon export, shipments. The Food Question. No topic is receiving more attention at this time, unless it be drufting and exemption, than food conservation. And rightly so, for not only must the 110,000,000 of Americans be fed but teeming millions across the water are longingly looking to us for bread. Food production and conservation, like many other questions, must be solved by the individual. The head of each family must decide for himself what is the wisest course for him to pursue. But each one shou'd be alert and active, and not a shirker or "slack er" at home. Each farmer knows his soil and conditions surrounding his par ticular farm and it/must be left with him as to what part he will play in this great campaign. Some may have the idea that it just a little inopportune, out of season, to agitate this matter. But it is not. In the first place, the need for food conservation will grow more and more pressing unto the end of the war and, in the second place, there is no - "out-of-season" time for food production in the South. We have sunshine and rain practically 12 months in the year and there is not a month in the year when something to eat can not be successfully planted and grown. Even the old patent medicine almanac will tell you that. Let it not be forgotten that justas much stress should be placed upon con servation as upon production. Let us conserve and preserve every ounce of food possible. One very effective way is through economy. The head of every family, every housewife, should study as never before the question of home economics. We believe it is a conservative estimate to state that the average family could live, and live well, upon on?-fourth less than is ordi narily consumed in the home. Try it in your home and see whether or not we have missed the mark. Live on three-fourths and market the fourth that has heretofore been wasted. Notice to Creditors. All persons indebted to the estate of Mrs. M. A. Houston, deceased will make payment to the under signed at once, and all persons hold ing claims against the said estate will present them properly attested to the undersigned for payment. W. C. Derrick, Administrator. JOHNSON LETTER. (Continued from First Page.) Satcher are at Glenn Springs, S. C., hoping to be benefited by the water?. It was their intention to go to Hot Springs, N. C., but upon arrival there, found that the large hotel used had been leased by the govern ment, and that there were 600 Germans held here as prisoners. Rev. Allen of North Augusta, visited in the home of Mr. J. L. Smith last week. His wife was the sister of Mrs. Smith. Mr. P. N. Lott is able to be out airain after a three weeks illness. His friends were all glad to see him again. Mis?es Sallie Dozier and Rachel Simmons are at home from a visit to Edgefield. Mr. D. W. Lott .?.red on last Thursday eventos at his home in North Augusta, and on Friday morning the remains were brought here for interment. Mr. Lott suf fered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago, and since that time has been in feeble health. He was born and reared in this community, and about six years ago moved to North Augusta with his family and he and his son engaged in business in Augusta. It was a regret to all when they made their home elsewhere, and the news of Mi. Lott's death was learned here with sorrow. He was a genial and kindly man and none knew him but to like him. He was a member of the Baptist church, having placed his letter in the North Augusta Baptist church soon after his arriv al there. His pastor, Rev. J. W. Allen accompanied the remains here and conducted the service, being as sisted by Rev. W. S. Brooke. Besides the widow are left five children, Messrs. Joe, Hugh and Emsley Lott, and Misses Marina and Winton Lott, also one brother, Mr, Milton Lott, and three sisters, Mesdames Beavers, Kidson and Boylston. A reception that was beautiful in every detail, was that of last Tues day given by Mrs. John Wright in honor of her son's wife, Mrs. Joseph Cox. The home was beautifully deco rated, and in each roora a special color scheme was well carried out in the flowers and colored lights. Two calling hours were had, 5 to 6 for the matrons, and 6:15 to 7 for the maids. Punch was served out on the porch from a lovely bower of green and white by Misses Ella and Olo Smith and Ella Jacobs. The guests were greeted at the door by Mesdames O. D. Black and B. T. Boatwright and were escort ed to the parlor by Mrs. M. R. Wright, where Mrs. A. P. Lewis introduced the arrivals to the re ceiving line, this being composed of Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Cox, Mrs..James Cullura and Mrs. W. Wallace Turner. After pleasant greetings all were directed to the dining room by Mrs. Hattie Parrish. The table was covered with a large lace cover over green satin, the center piece being a bowl of yellow and white daisies. Seated at the table were Mesdames A. B. Harrison and M. W. Crouch who cut block cream in green, white and yellow, pound cake being served with this by Misses Emmi? Wright, Ida Satcher, Virginia Courtney, Sonnie Pearce and Geraldine Kam ner. The favors were boutonaires of Howers. Every one greatly en joyed the occasion. Mrs. Joe Wright and children have returned from a visit to Macon. Ga. On Wednesday, the Royal Am bassadors, under the leadership of Mesdames P. C. Stevens and S. J. Watson, enjoyed a picnic at Smith's pond, and many others went along also, upon invitation. The boats on the pond were a great attraction, and with bathing suits, some of the boys only left the water long enough to enjoy the good dinner spread. The members of the Lutheran Sunday School bad their annual pic nic on Wednesday last, at Yonce's pond, and every one present greatly enjoyed the day. With so many cars, the ride out was delightful. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election as public cotton weigher for the town of Johnston and if elected will dis cbarge my duties as faithfully in the future as in the past. E. F. Thrailkill. Johnston, S. C. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election as public cotton weigher for the town of Johnston and pledge myself if elected, to perform the duties as faithfully in the future as I have in the past. W. S. CLARK. Johnston, S. C. HAIL: Protection against Hail damage to crops can now be had by a policy in the HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., through E. J. Norris Agent. See or phone. Mr. Norris. Resolutions on Death of Mrs. Victoria Evans. Whereas, God in the dispensation of his Providence has removed from oar midst to his Kingdom, Mrs. Victoria Evans, a charter member of our society, who through a peri od of forty years was a faithful and consistent member of our church and society; and Whereas, we desire to give ex pression to our appreciation of her life and character and our sense of loss at her death; Now be it RESOLVED by the members of the Woman's Mission ary Society of the Edgefield Metho dist Church, South: First: That Mrs. Victoria Evans for more than forty years was a useful and respected citizen of our town, and a faithful and devoted member of our society and church; and that our church and community have felt the enobling influence of her life and character. Second: That in the death of Mrs. Evans our society and com munity have sustained an inestim able los?, and that we extend to the A' Larger New / Complete Motor-More F 1 Dependable j! T'HE new Briscoe has arrived. 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Fill out the coupon below and i The Augusta Herald, Augusta, Ga. v Please send me The Augusta Herald, Sunday, for.month: Enclosed find $., which of 60 cents a month, the subscription pi Herald, pays for the above. Name. P. 0..... P. S.-SPECIAL R. F. D. RATES. If you live livery Route, $1.00 pays three months; $2.00 for $4.00 for twelve months. Mail This Coupon members of her family our sincere and heart-felt sympathy in their be reavement, and assure them that the ties of affection which bind us to their loved one binds us to them. Third: That a copy of these Resolutions be recorded in the min utes of the society, and that they be published in the Edgeffeld papers and in the Southern Christian Ad vocate. Respectfully, Mrs. H. N. Greneker, Mrs. B. Ti m mons, Mrs. B. E. Nicholson. Committee. .efinements at our showrooms today, iight. This latest model, i a motor car. Building possible the price, $725. larger, give.". 40 per cent crank-shaft enables nv ngsmoothness. Seethe :. 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