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Ssiablishr? 1S35. /. L. MINIS_Editor Published every Wednesday in The Ivertiser Building at $1.50 per year advance. Entered as second class matter at i posloffice at Edgefield, S. C. Vo communications, will be published less accompanied by the writer's me. 3ards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu ns and Political Notices published at ?rertising rates. Wednesday, March 27. WS.S. m SAVINGS STAMPS 183UZD 3Y THE UNITED STATES ^GOVERNMENT Buy Them And telp Win Tlie ar DR SALE EVERYWHERE Reduce Consumption, pake your biscuits fewer, smaller thinner. Our soldiers and our tes in Europp must be fed. We can rd to go hungry hut they can't, supply of wheat is not adequate to ?t the demands before the new crop vailable. There must be less con iption. Be patriotic and let your ie be an example of self-sacrifice, ecially in the matter of wheat flour. uth Carolina Most "Important Factor, hifting scenes and changing condi is, since the war began nearly four rs ago, have brought the United tes to the front as the deciding tor in this world-wide struggle for supremacy of Democracy and liteousness. It becomes more pent with each passing day if victory is to be won for Allies, it will be won through {stance given by the United States, ist as it has developed that this on will largely decide the world's i, so it has developed that South lolina is?bne of the most powerful tors in contributing to this country's [ity to win the war. Doubtless the hinking man will question this state it, but a careful analysis of the sit Son will establish the fact that the pie of South Carolina very largely the destiny of the world in their lis. [ow for the analysis: A very effec means of assisting the Allies is I'Ugh supplying food. After four .s of carnage, practically exhaust their resources, together with their supply cut off from neutral coun by ubiquitous submarines, our ts in Europe have no other source ok for food than the United States, of the most powerful chairman fs in Congress, certainly at this i one of the most important, that ie agricultural committee of the e, is held by a South Carolinian. |. A. F. Lever, who has over and again proven himself to be one of ?lost valuable members of the na 1 house of representatives. This ally places South Carolina at the of the column in supplying food, t is conceded by many that Mr. er has more power, or rather ac plishes more in practical results, ? actively in touch with congress, the President and all depart Htal heads, than the Secretary of ^culture. So much for South Car l's part in supplying food for our (iers abroad, and our Allies, by en lging and stimulating agriculture, a man without prestige, influ and experience placed at the head in's great committee, it would be a 1 backward step. Mr. Lever is ed there to continue his good w as to the senate: One of the powerful arms of our government is time is the navy. Without it ts present high degree of effi y, it will be impossible to safely port the millions of American sol that are needed to drive the Huns France. With a strong navy to ey transports bearing men, muni and food supplies for our soldiers the Allies, the war can be Otherwise it will be lost, and alone knows the consequences. R, South Carolina, through Senator pan, as chairman of the naval puttee, is again a deciaing factor, campaign for the re-election of tor Tiilman, or the selection of i one to succeed him, is soon to H. The defeat of Senator Tillman is that an inexperienced man from ?er State, will be chosen as chair of the naval committee, which [result in seriously crippling this needed branch of our military Service. The imperative need at this crucial period is increased strength and efficiency of every department. There fore, to deliberately weaken or de moralize any branch of the military service is suicidal. Another phase of the approaching campaign which is causing some of our people very grave concern, is that of Congressman Lever entering the senatorial race. If Mr. Lever, the chairman of the agricultural committee of the house, becomes a candidate for the senate, South Carolina. the country at large and our Abies will suffer by the elevation of a new, untri ed and inexperienced man to this VERY IMPORTANT position. The acuteness of the food s'tuation warrants the use of capitals to emphasize the statement. This loss couid not possibly De offset, even by the election of Mr. Lever to the senate, for there, according to long-established, iron-clad usage or cus tom, being a new member of that body, he would go to the bottom of his committee assignments to work his way up, as he did in the house to his present chairmanship of the agricul tural committee. Through this simple process of rea soning is it not clear that tha interests South Carolina, of our country, and of the world at large, can best be promo ted by continuing Senator Tillman and Congressman Lever in their present positions of power and usefulness. Congressman Lever can be re-elected without opposition, his long record of useful service, without spot or blem ish, shutting out all opposition, and Senator Tillman'3 past achievements and present usefulness should cause the men of South Carolina to rise en masse and return him to the United States senate. The battle of ballots in South Caro lina this summerftwill largely determine the tide of the battle of bullets in Europe. Service Flag Presented. At the beginning of the Sunday morning service at the Methodist church, the first service flag in ridgefield was presented, the gift of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, this organization expecting to contribute one to each church. The Methodist flag contains sev en stars and is of all wool bunting. This honors the enlistment into their ccuntry's service of the following young men: Lieut. Benjamin Grene ker, Lieut. R. G. M. Dunovant, Sergeant, Warren W. Hill, Eugene D. Timmons, Hospital Corps U. S. Marines, Hammond Carmichael, Midshipman, Shields Johnson and Percy Ouzts. At the conclusion of the devotion al service by the pastor, the flag was brought up the aisle and un furled by little Carrie Dunovant and Jeanette Timmons, while the roll was being called by L. S. Kerna ghan and responded to by S. M. Smith. The presentation was made by Mr. J. L. Minis, chairman of the Selective Draft, in an appropriate speech in behalf of the Woman's Christian Temperance union, and the flag was accepted for the church by lion. B. E. Nicholson in a very gracious response. At the close of these exercises, America was sung, the last verse being the following which has been added and is being sung in all the churches of Canada and many in our own county each Sunday and in the schools. The regular church services were then resumed, and Rev. A. L. Gun ter preached a sermon fi om the text ' He that is not for me is against me/' drawing an analogy between loyalty to our country and loyalty to God, and the clearly defined line between a patriot and a traitor both in the service of God and of our country, there being but one greater love than that to our country, and that the love to our creator. The following is the added verse to America: *'God bless our splendid men. Send them back home again, Goo bless our men; Make them victorious, Patient and chivalrous, They are so dear to us, God bless our men. The Dixie Highway. Something must be done, and done at once, to secure the Dixie Highway. Unless Edgefield county acts promptly the highway will be diverted through some other county from Greenwood to Augusta. The proper route from Greenwood to Augusta is by way of Kirksey, Pleasant Laue, Edgefield and the Pine House. This route can be improved so as to compare favora bly with any portion of the high way. The United States govern ment will appriate $12,000 for a model road, if the county provide a like amount. This can be done largely, in fact almost entirely, by work of the chaingang. Our peo ple should act at once in securing the highway. SITTERS AND UDN?vs Coker Girl to be Commended. Mips Helen Dorn who has heen at Coker college for two years, has made a splendid record, especially in the music department, having won the music scholarship from the Woman's Federation of clubs, of South Carolina. Several days ago she was cho?en onlj one of two students, the others being teachers, to take charge of a Teacher Training Class in the col lege. Our Edgefield girls are doing credit to their homes and to Edge field. Edgefield Boys Won Honors. In the contests held Friday night at Ward and Johnston the Edgefield High School won a decisive victory in the contests conducted through the South Carolina Debating League, which is composed of 52 high schools throughout the State. Edgefield's affirmative met Ridge Spring's negative in debate at Ward and won. Edgefield negative also j met Ridge Spring's affirmative in a contest at Johnston and also won the debate. Those who heard the debate pronounced it unusually tine. Edgefield's affirmative was repre sented by James Porter and Wil liam Gaines, and Edgefield's nega tive was represented by Elwyn Moore and Edwin Folk. The signal victory which the representatives of the Edgefield high school won en titled them to pass up toa higher contest, which will be held ai a la ter date. Carolina Day. The Bald Eagle chapter, children of the Confederacy, observed Caro lina Day on Wednesday morning last during the first hour of the school. Maj. Lyon after assembling the school, called the meeting to order and conducted the exercises. The main object of the program was to present the part that Edge field county had played in litera ture. The first poem "South Carolina" was read by Eleanor Miras, this being the beautiful composition of Rev. John Lake, our missionary to China. The annaul report of the chapter was read by Elizabeth Lott, and a life of Gen. Mart. Gary for whom the chapter is named was read by Gertrude Thurmond. Mrs. Woodson read a paper on the various literary and otherwise distinguished characters of old Edgefield. "The fall of Vera Cruz," a poem written by Mrs. Sophia Lake, moth er of Mrs. Belle Mims, was read byU Gladys Lawton. A portrait of Gen. Gary, given by Mrs. Carrie Mays was most , eloquently presented by Ex-Gov. J. C. Sheppard who said among other things that he would be glad to see the walls of the school auditorium a picture gallery of the distinguish ed sons of Edgefield, mentioning es pecially the fact that Edgefield had five generals in the "War Between the States." Generals Gary, Butler, Abner Perrin, Donovant and Bon ham. A very pleasing part of the pro gram was the presence of Mrs. 0. D. BlacK of Johnston, district president and one of the vice presidents of the South Carolina United Daughters of the Confed eracy. Mrs. Black has been one of the most energetic and successful historians in the state and will bring the same enthusiasm into the more exalted position che now oc cupies. She was introduced by Mr. J. L. Minis and talked for some time of the ideals and endeavors of the present year in this patriotic or ganization. On the platform were the officers of the Bald Eagle chapter, Hon. .1. C. Sheppard, Maj. Lyon, the minis ters of the 'town, Mr. J. L. Mims and Misses Mary Evans and Caro line Gary, nieces of Gen. Gary. Closing Hours, April First. We the undersigned merchants, hereby aeree to close our respective places of business during the sum mer months at six (o) o'clock p, m. by old time, and at 7 o'clock new time. This agreement to go into effect April 1918: Dorn <fc Miras, Reynolds & Padgett, W. H. Turner, v I. Mukashy, A. Daitch, I. Rubenstein, Smith-Marsh Co. E. S. Rives, R. Sarlin. We the undersigned merchants and business men of the Town of Edgefield do hereby agree to close our respective places of business at 7:30 o'clock p. ra., New Time, from April 1st to September 1st, 1918. Saturday's excepted. L. T. May, W. W. Adams & Co., H. H. Sanders, Stewart & Kernaghan, The Edgefield Mercantile Co. Jones & Son. A HAPPY EASTER May joy and sunshine light your way al] through a happy Easter day. An early Easter prevented ?nany from fretting their spring dresses and hats before Easter Sunday: but the stocks have been replenished from time to time, and we wi!! be in a position to supply your wants, although working under a handi cap of delayed deliveries. Just received a shipment of Dull Kid and Gun Metal Pumps and Oxfords They are going fast. Also have a large stock of White Shoes and Oxfords. See our win dow display. Call early and get your size while we have it. Only a small stock of hats, dresses, cloaks and coat suits left. See our large line of Laces, Ribbons, Dress (ioods. We have on the way a line of Satins, Cieorgette Crepes, Crepe de Chine and Taf fetas. THE CORNER STORE The store that always says, Thank You CARLOAD OF OVERLANDS I have just received a carload of the latest model Overlands cars, which will be the last shipment at the old price. After April 1st all Overland cars will be advanced $100. Better place your order at once and save the advace. I have all of the popular sizes and mod els in stock. Come at once while you can get what you want. I shall be pleased to demonstrate any of my cars to those who contemplate buying. J. D. HOLSTEIN, Jr.