Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ENGLISH AS WORLD LANGUAGE Writer Sees Strtfng Indication of Its Supremacy as One Result of the Great War. AH the indications, are that the uni versal language will be English. The formal draft of the treaty of Versailles will be couched in the traditional lan guage of diplomacy, the language of Foch and Clemenceau, but the discus sions at Taris and Versailles were in the tongue which President Wilson and most of our peace delegates have best at their disposal. Perhaps it is uo compliment to us that the European peacemakers should be in a position to meet us more than half way in the matter of foreign tongues, but the fact ls there. The French language will prosper after the war. In more or less perfect form it will be brought back to Amer ica, to Australia, to Canada, to South Africa by soldiers and auxiliary war workers to the number of many tens of thousands. But for every Anglo Saxon whom the war has taught French it is a safe guess that there are a hundred mid-Europeans to whom as a result of the war, emphasizing al ready existing conditions, the English tongue will be brought close to home. Because the new Czecho-Slovakia must be in intimate touch with a million Czechs and Slovaks in the United States, because there are several mil lion Polos in this country, because every one of the new nationalities in central Europe looks in the first place to these United States, the American language will be familiar among all foreign languages to these people. For that matter, the numerous commis sions and propagandas of mid-Europe which have been busy in the United States will have brought back with them the use, If not the idiom, of our language.-Exchange. ALL FROM ONE TURKEY EGG Here's Example of Taking Advantage of Opportunities Which Should Teach Good Lesson. An old farmer and his son were at work In the field near the roadside when his son discovered a dead turkey, which probably was discarded by an other farmer who was on his way to the market. Both were curious to learn the cause of Its death. They brought the turkey to the barn, dissected the fowl's body and obtained an egg. The boy set the egg and the result was a fine turkey gobbler t?at was sold the next summer for $5. With this money the boy purchsed a pig. The next summer the young capitalist sold his sow and eight pigs for $50. He then bought two thoroughbred heifers. The ensuing fall he had two milch cows and calves which he sold for $200. His final Investment was in two one-year-old filly colts. After a lapse bf five years the lad was the custodian of two good mares and $1,000 In gold which he procured in the sale of their colts. And today this farmer's son ls studying agricul ture and animal husbandry in a state university as the result of one turkey egg.-Thrift Magazine. Exploded Theory. The married man concluded to try out his new theory. Addressing his spouse he said: "My dear, I should like to go to Jones' tonight for several hours. Mr. Jones is not III and does not require any sitting up with. If he did I should let his wife do lt. Mr. Jones is per fectly well, so far as I know, except I for a certain itching for a poker game, j He is notoriously a rotten poker j player, and very likely could be nicked j for several dollars In the course of j the evening. There might be some thing to drink-he did not specify con cerning that. He only said my pres ence would be appreciated. I ara sure j that since I have told you the truth ! about this affair you will consent to ? ray going. Am I right?" He was not.-Kansas City Star. The Advantage. The garrulous gentlemen tnlked and talked and talked-about himself. The only other occupant of the carriage an elderly gentleman-was bored stiff. But there seemed no remedy. The train was an express. But suddenly with a screeching of brakes the train pulled up at a little out-ol-. he-way station. "Hallo! What on earth are we stop ping at a station like this for?" asked the old gentleman, who dished to get his journey over. "To allow me to get out!" said the bore. "Ah, I see! It has its advantages, tMen !" said the old gentleman.-Lon don Answers. Liked Their Suits. Little Bobbie Swineford, who lires nt New Augusta. Ind has. at the age of two and a half years, become a very enthusiastic basketball fan. A few evenings ago the visiting team came into the gymnasium for a little goal practice, wearing the customary basket-ball garb. The color being very fascinating and the cut of the suit looking to Bobbie like something he had seen before, he turned to his mother and said, "I think they got jiret ty underwears." - Indianapolis Star. Second-Hand Pianos. London is doing a good business In second-hand pianos, thus saving the labor and materials necessary for further manufacture. At present th?? demand fer pianos comes chiefly fron: munition workers, and people of mod ernte means are helping to supply lt by selling their own Instruments. ow AND SAVE MONEY To the People of Edgefield County : Unless you want to pay $15 per barrel for flour in less than 30 days, you had better come and buy. If you don't want to buy from me, you had better buy from somebody else. Flour will be higher and higher until the new wheat crow is on the market ? Wm i- CB OME STRIKE IT RICH TO PUTA UT IN THE BAN EVERY WEEK CoD?r?rbt 1909. bf C. E. 2i?o?ermar Co.-No. SJ THERE is no doubt about money in the bank, ii is sure and positive. Maybe slow, but there is the satisfaction that it is sure. Posi tive in every way, both that it will grow, and that it is safe. BANK OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President; A. S- Tompkins, Vice-President, E. J. Mirna, Cashier; J. H. Allen. Assistant Oashiei. DIRECTORS : J. C. Stoppard, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, M. C. Parker, A.S. Tompkins. C. C. Fuller. E. J. Mirna. J. H. Allen You Should Be Considering the Screen Question We believe our mill-made screens will more than inter est you. Wt manufacture them of various woods and of bronzed, galvanized or black wire. Every order is special for either windows, doors or porches. We carry no stock of made up screens. Write for Free Catologue and Prices. WOODWARD LUMBER COMPANY QUALITY AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Phone 158 SERVICE g I EDGEFIELD, S. C. We are well equipped for making all kinds of repairs on automobies on short notice. Whether you need us day or night we are already to serve you, always guar anteeing satisfaction. We carry a full line of auto accessories, tires, inner tubes, oils and gasoline. Whenever you need an auto mechanic or have an en gine or other machinery that needs repairs call on us. We are well equipped for all kinds of work. We are equipping our garage for re-charging batte ries. Hereafter you will not have to take your car to a city to have your batteries re-charged. We have the Permolite Battery Service, and can take out your dead batteries and replace them with batteries already charged. You will not have to wait for re-charging batteries. This is something new for Edgefield, and will fill a long standing need for car owners. When in need of anything in cur line call to see us. DIXIE HIGHWAY GARGAE gBBM^MHMBBiMOMWBBBIMIiMBimiMH^ New McCormick Binders The grain crop will be good in Edgefield county and a number of farmers will have to buy a binder or lose some of their grain. Labor is scarce and it will be im possible to harvest much grain with a cradle. Better place your order at once for a binder. The demand will be great, and doubtless some who want binders will be unable to get them. The supply is limited, as our allotment for this territory is only six machines, and unless orders are soon placed for these we will lose them. They will be transferred to some other territory where the demand is greater. We can sell you the New McCormick Binder, which is a light machine. Will sell for cash or on easy terms within reach of all We carry a full line of parts and repairs for binders. Drop us a card if you want a binder and we will call to see you. STEWART & KERNAGHAN