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The Pageland Journal' Published Wednesday Mornings by The Journal Company C. M. Tucker, Editor Subscription Price - - $1.00 Entered as second-class mail matter at the post otfice at Pageland, S. C., under Postal Act of March 3, 1879. April 25, 1917 n The efforts of the agricultural experts, newspapers and others to arouse the people to a realization of the impending food cri_ _ i. _ i i ? -I sis are nigniy commenaaDie, out atter all the soaring prices of foodstuffs will probably have more effect than all that can be said and written. When a man is forced to shell out two dollars for a bushel of corn, seven dol lars for a sack of flour, 25 cents for a pound of fat back, 23 cents for a pound of lard and 12 cents a pound for sugar he has some thing to dream about. And these prices are about what the merchants are selling these commodities at now or what tbey will sell for as soon as the stocks on hand are sold out. Evidence of this kind is quite convincing that something to eat should be grown this year. - KILL THE DOGS While the campaign to grow more food is in progress one should be waged to kill off all the worthless dnos It is a fa. miliarsight to~seentwo or three old hounds around a house and there is seldom more than one pig on the same premises. The dog in this country is not only a worthless animal but a very ex pensive one as well. Not one penny of income is derived from the average dog. In a year a dog will eat enough bread to astonish the owner if he could see it nil at one time. Now, that food is both high and scarce and getting scarcer daily it is a nntriotir dlltv In ovorv nar I I ? w X,, v. J tide of food possible. To kill off the dogs is one of the ways to save. Can you with a dear , conscience feed high priced . bread to a worthless dog when , the chances are that that bread ( will be needed ere long to sus tain human life? It may not be , your life nor the life of any ] member of your family, and vet it might be. Oh, yes, you like old Track and old Jolar, but take a fool's advice and put out their light. Don't forget the civic prepar ' edness meeting at the school house Thursday night. A bright, stalwart young man who had just graduated from a medical college applied for ex- ' amination to enter the United States navy. He was directed I to appear before a medical 1 board of old naval surgeons. A ftor o oornful n?/l 1 * - 1 i titvi ? cuiiiui uuu 11' 11K111V V X ami nation, the president of the board asked, rather abruptly: ' Doctor, suppose you were called to see a man who had been blown up. what is the first thing 1 you would do?" 1 With emphasis he replied; "Wait till he came down, sir." j The old surgeon looked at i him keenly and continued: "Suppose for your impertinent ' answer, I should kick vou; 1 what muscles would I bring into s plav?" I "The flexors and entensors ol my arm, sir, for I should knock you down." "You'll pass," said the old 1 surgeon. Igl. Chesterfield County Is Getting In Line Chesterfield, April 22.?The preparedness meeting for Chesterfield county, which was held in the court house here yesterday, was well attended and was an enthusiastic meeting. Inspiring addresses were made by Rev. H R. Murchison of Lancaster E. W. Dabbs, president of the State Farmers' union and F. S. Stewart of Clemson College. The meeting was presided over by Maj. W. J. Tiller, demonstration agent. After the addresses pledges for growing larger food supply crops were called for, and the response was very gratifying to all. At the suggestion of the Rev. J. L. Tyler the slogan "The work is not done, it has iust begun." was adopted for Chesterfield county. Mr. Tyler added "and we are the fellows to do it," at which assertion there were hearty exclamations of approval. Just as soon as this movement began in the State Chesterfield county, under the leadership of W. J. tiller, county demonstration agent and Miss Stella Mims, home demonstration agent, fell into line, and the work of in ducing the people to raise large crops of food supplies was begun. The following committee was appointed by Mr. Tiller, the Rev, J. L. Tyler, the Rev. J. C. Lawson, the Rev. A. H. McArn, the Rev. J. W. Quick, and the Rev. A. S. Thomas, L. L. Parker T. B. Watson, J. W. Miller and J. Clifton Rivers, and Mrs. Harret P. Lynch, Mrs. A. H, Mangum and Miss Stella Mims. Meetings are deing held in all parts of the county. In addition to this committee excellent work is being done by G. K. Lanev, Don S. Matheson, W. J. Odom and Cordy Winburn; in fact every man in the county seems willing to do all in his power to promote this work. The leaders among the negro race are falling in line and calling upon their people to follow the example of thewhite folk. In soite of thf? war anH tho coming invasion of the boll weevil with the people here about raising the greater part of their tood supply there are brighter days ahead in Chesterfield county. German Ships Sunk in Raid on Dover London, April 2l.?While attempting a naval raid on Dover, at least two, and possibly three, German destroyers were engaged and sunk yesterday by two IftlCCIllc nf llin <4r>?>nr . Wl 111V UUVCI ^illlUI, Ut cording to an Admirality announcement. Mt. Croghan Items Misses Nettie and Pauline Rushing entertained their friends it a quilting party last WednesJav night. The program rendered Friday night was fine. We hope they will soon give us another one. Mr. I. O. Taylor and Miss Nell Kinard visited in Monroe Saturday night and Sunday. Messrs. Will and Frank Jackson and Walter Edgeworth vis ited in Charlotte Saturday night. Messrs. Henry Hancock, Per ry Edgeworth and Misses Janie, Effie and Martha Gulledge spent from Friday until Sunday in Concord. Mr. John Gulledge of Trenton, S. C. visited here Wednesday night. The weather is fine and planting is being done. Some are al most through planting, but some :>f them may have to use a pick lo bring up some of the corn ind cotton they planted before; the rainstorm on the 13th. Well, one hears lots of talk of muffin since flour has gone to twelve dollars a barrel. Jennie, | - OHast)- - | At first we thought we would tell what Mr J. R. Cato said Saturday morning when,he fell and spilled half a bushel of corn in the sand, but then we were reminded that newspapers are not allowed to print all a man can say under such conditions and also that his preacher might thus get a line on his behavior. So we will only tell something of the circumstancs, and leave off what he said, which was quite a plenty considering that he is a prominent churchman. He arose early and went out to the barn where he shucked and shelled about three pecks of corn to carry to mill, thinking the while of the bread he would have without paying two dollars a bushel. He sacked the corn and set it tr> nnn cirlo nrifVinnf tying the sack. Then he gathered up the shucks under one arm and his chair under the other and stepped out. His foot slipped and down he came right flat on his back, turning over the corn and spilling two-thirds of it in the sand. There is where this story ends for there is where a line of talk began which is hardly fit for a family newspaoer. Ask him what he said, and if he isn't pouting because of this ar tide he will tell you something of what he said, if you will promise not to tell the preacher. DUDLEY NEWS Rev. B. F. Carson of Rich Hill, S. C. will preach at Dudley church the first Saturday night in May. Mrs. J. D. Henderson of Yemmesee, S. C., is spending a few weeks at the home of Mr. J. H. Hensley. The Dudley school taught by Misses Annie Wright and Maude Funderburk closed Friday, and Miss Wright has returned to her home at Bennettsville, S. C. Rev. J. Frank Funderburk filled his regular appointment at West Field Creek last Sunday. Mr. H J. Funderburk spent last Friday in Chesterfield on business. Dr. J. R. Funderburk of Lancaster spent last Sunday with his father, Mr. J. T. Funderburk. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith of the Providence section visited at the , home of Mr. and Mrs. U. A.. Funderburk Sunday. There will be an ice cream supper bv the W. M. U. at Dudley school house next Saturday night, and a short play, "Just Like a Woman," by local talent. The play will be given tree. The proceeds of the supper will go to the W. M. U. Don't forget the civic prepar- 1 edness meeting at the school house Thursday night. I Si I T: ' Strikes in Munitions Factories in Germany Amsterdam, via London, , April 20.?Strikes have broken out in various munitions factories in Germany, including: the Krupps, The Telegraph says it has learned from German sources. Chancellor von BethmannHollweg, says the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger having declined to dis cuss the situation with a deputation headed by Hugo Haase president of the central executive committee of the new independent socialist democratic party, 20,000 workers in four factories in Greater Berlin de cided to continue their strike. Items from Marshville Marshville Home. John, the three year old son of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Little, was painfully injured Friday while playing on a pile of cross ties. In some manner the little fellow pulled a cross tie down and it fell across his body inflicting large bruises. It is not known how serious the injuries will prove to be. Messrs. J. E. Bailey and J. T. Belk have purchased the plant of the Marshville Manufacturing Company from Mr. Marian Tucker and will continue to operate it at the same old stand. They will probably make an effort to eet a siding from the main railroad track extended to their plant and will manufacture roofing and other lumber for shipping. These gentlemen are eperienced lumber men and will doubtless make a splendid success of this enterprise. It is rather amusing to listen to the vast amount of talk and opinions in regard to the war situation. Some young fellows have gotten their fighting blood up and want to join the army or navy; others would like to join if it were not for leaving their families, while one youth sug gests that he believes in flying the American flag and suggests that if you want to see the flag fly sure enough, just tie one to his coat tail and send a recruitinn aitlirMir oftor liim V/IliWVi Ml IVI Ililll* Thomas B, Reed and a companion went to a club in Portland one evening, hung their coats in the cloakroom and spent the evening talking politics. When they went to get their overcoats, on leaving, Reed's friend thrust his hand in the pocket for his gloves, and pulled out a pocketbook, which someone had put there by mistake. "What shall I do?" he asked Mr. Reed. "That's all right," said Reed. "Keep the pocketbook and set the coat again. We'll go back in the smoking room." TO M For that Suit yoi suits, but we can save iVr /Mir Ri/t lino of ly vui L/1^ HllV* WI V^UIICC All the women * sete, Silk Poplin, Ivc Crepe, Messaline, Sei Chine, Striped Org* all of them. So com - MUN< J**' f Meet me at Mungo Bros. wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmM The War Is Coming The following was written recently by Guy Funderburk, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Funderburk of the Dudley section: The people sav the war is coming, The papers tell it too. They say we can't prevent it no Matter what we do. The preachers and the grocers are all getting scared They say we cannot fight because we are not prepared. They sav the Mexicans are dan gerous, and the Germans are a sight. Thev sav they have airships and they All know how to fight. In England the soldiers wear uniforms And the King he wears a robe, They say the United States is so small They'd swipe her off the globe. But let them talk just all they please, They can't scare me. Maybe they think that we can't fight but Wait a while and see. The grocers are selling things Higher than they ever did before. Everything they sav is on Account of the war. When the farmers sell their cotton Thev get a price all right, Ard when the war comes the Clerks will have to fight. We're not verv large in size and Not much for population, But we are a steady little spot On this here nation I've never been to war and I rFFFFrFFFFr ? HATS! i ? I have Hats lor th ? Ladies, Hats for the 1 jg the others. See m jt men. They are wh; mer. Then I have I of hats for the Ladies need a sky-piece Don I C. L. Gi *4*4***44**4 4 lingo : J are going to buy. We I you money on your suit, ii "s Clothing. It will pay you ire invited to come for that ;y Poplin, Demask, Astra Si rge, Suiting Silk, Stripe Silk indy. Well, there are so r e along they are heie. GO BROT THE LEADING STORE Don't know how we stand, But if that war does come we'll Keep our home and land. So let things go just as thev please Don't nothing worry me, And if those Germans comes across we'll Fight on land and sea. Why Not? Pagelnnd is a town well laid off and should grow to be a considerable place. It is fortunate in its location, having a good, extensive territory from which to draw its trade. It would be a good location for manufacturing establishments. One of the pressing needs of the town is an electric lighting plant. Why should we not have one? It does not cost a great deal to install one and the benefit derived from such an establishment would be great. The appearence of the town would be very materially improved. Strangers coming and going would form a better opinion of our town and would be more inclined to locate among us. Mr. Editor, let us begin to agitate this important subject I believe it would take well and fie a navini* instilutifin Signed: "More to Follow." Queen Wilhelmina, when a child, was watching her matron prepare her luncheon. Suddenly, looking at the amount she was receiving, she said: "Do your spectacles magnify?" "A little," replied the older lady. "Then," she said, "won't you take them off, please, when you pack my luncheon?" ************* * HATS! | * * e Men, Hats for the Girls, and Hats for all v Panama Hats lor at you want lor sum- jg the ready-to-wear kind jg ; and Misses. II you jg 11 fail to see 5f I ulledge | 9 * Bros. take your measure for [ we can lit you out ol i to see our line Submarine Tissue, Sci- ; Ik, Stripe Oxf?rd, Silk , Congo Silk, Crepe de ' naay we can t mention < HERS | Meet mc at Mungo Bros.