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I" ' s the fort mill times i PwioBntlc- PabllalndthBwiif. ^ B. W. BRADFORD - Editor and Proortotor 1 ?? ? ?!]' OKOIIfTIOK KATES! " On* Year - tLtt .11* Months 65 ' 1; Che riiimi'nrltvciantrlbntlonionllTNObiMt^ ! < b (I loos not ?gr?r to publish more than 200 words on any subject. Ths rlitht is reserved to edit ? /?er communication submitted for publication. J j, On application to the publisher, advertising i rotei are made known to those interested. . 1 feleohone. local and longdistance. No.112. i Knterod at the postolllce at Port Mill. S. C.. as ' mail maLter of the second class. J THURSDAY. APRIL. 11. 1918. L 9W&&1 mwamiiiiM uiooirm UNITED STATES POVXBMMBMT Buy Them And Help Win The War FOE SALE EVERYWHERE 1776-1918. The descendants of the compa triots of Washington and Paul Jones are fighting once again side by side with the compatriots of Lafayette and Rochambeau. The time and opportunity have, cone for a nation to pay a great', debt of gratitude for service ren ?i. i: i j ucicu 111 Kitrui national neeu ana ; America is paying France the debt she long has owed. In the Revolutionary war for freedom of America the French fought on American soil under , the command of an American. To-day in the war for the freedom of France and for the preservation of liberty to America. ; and indeed to all the world, Americans fight on French soil under the supreme command of a Frenchman. The honors are ( even and the honors are great. No true American who knows i the history of his country and > loves the honor of his country. Din inrins at the thought of the j American army in France. The I invincible Americans will turn the tide of war; they will bring 1 to France and her allies a victory ! for liberty such as France assist- ( ed us to win, and repay with in- , terest a debt to liberty and to j France long owing and honor- i, ably acknowledged. Our Duty. h To work, economize, and lend ;1 money to the government is the ' duty of every American. Hundreds of thousands of our j men have been called to arms and taken away from the pro- . duciive forces of the country. Hundreds of thousands of others have been diverted fronrv producing things used in peace to;, producing things used in war. , In the face of this lessened ] productive force and production j a great and unusual drain upon j our resources is made by our 1 army and navy and by our al- : lies. ' Work and speed-up production j! to make up for the lessened pro-!1 duction; economize in consump- i | tion to lessen as much as possi- (, hie the drain upon our resources;! ] lend your money to your govern- j inent to prosecute this war sue- j eessfully and make our soldiers b powerful, effective and victori- ' ous, 15 Every American can do an individual service to his country 1 by working, saving, and buying Liberty bonds. , The Kaiser. jj Starving children in many countries! Widowed young wo-. I men, and old women who never 1 again will see Iheir sons! Mil-> lions of soldiers in the last bitter * hours of agony! Gnawed skulls 1 in the slimy bottoms of many J seas! The Kaiser spares his ou n ( sons, yet upon his own head is the blood of ten million men. In < Dante's picture of hell he has no ( equal. . He is the brutal soul of l savage beasts put into human c jr. shape; the maddened dog that;" Bflfe learned our common speech; the c 1 %--"C f Z Jf . " f* world aflame. Too long the crown las crazed his festered brain. Why should we pot hate? It is time for bate, and sacrifice borri 5f brooding hate! Why-wait till the wounded come back? Why wait till the lists of the dead some in? Sometimes, sitting by my table in the night, suddenly r .1 - a . t * i imnic jl can near tne newsboys breaking the silence with their far away cries of "Extra! Extra!" Something tells me, 'They have got him!" I listen again, rhe night i3 silent. The thing was born of the hope in my brain. But some time it will be true! rhen through all the world will go up a prayer of thanks! And through all eternity, the anguish that he wrought will testify his 3Utcast soul, as to and fro it wanders trembling through the pits of hell! 1, the son of a German, who' loved his native land but despised its government, write this. ? Max pu. it. XT v 1. o? uiiu inaiiii in me new iurK oun. Help Your Government. "Invest Liberty bond interest, in war savings stamps." This i is the request issued by the war ; savingslcommittee of this State j to holders of government bonds in South Carolina. This should ! apply also, the committee de- j clares, to re-investment in war j savings stamps of interest on all j securities. "Thousands of people own government bonds in small denominations and draw a few dollars ; in interest every six months," | the committee states. "Why not j re-invest these coupons again in war savings stamps? The inter-! est of two or three dollars would | mean many thousands of doHars i to the government, if this plan I is followed. State S. S. Convention. The officers of the York county Sunday school association are working for a large delegation lo the Greenwood convention i May 1, 2, 3. Last year York made a fine showing having had present the second largest delegation from any county in the State outside of Spartanburg. Greenwood is a convention city itnrl all whn irn uiill Kn cnini. v? m>i ?? /SV/ ft ill WV. CIHCItained in the homes of the Greenwood people. Secretary Webb has a great program worked out. Among Lhe prominent speakers will be Marion Lawrence of Chicago, i one of the greatest Sunday; school writers and workers of America. Dr. W. E. Chalmers, of Philadelphia, Dr. Geo. A. Stewart, of Birmingham. Miss Susie M. Juden, of New Orleans, are also to speak. All Sunday schools are" entitled to send delegates. All iuperintendents should send iiiimps of Hplpcratoc to I A Barrett, Clover, secretary of the issociation and he in turn will send names to the committee in Greenwood, though the names may be sent direct to the committee in Greenwood. Fort Mill's Bond Buying. The response of the people of this community to the call for subscriptions to the third Liberty Loan has been very liberal and generous and a decidedly more general interest has been shown than heretofore. Dr. J. Lee Spratt, chairman of the local committee, has commented upon this phase of the situation as an indication of how the fact of war and war conditions are being more and more known and appreciated by the people. It has been noted especially among the farmers who have heretofore shown very little interest in former campaigns and who are now voluntarily coming forward ind making subscriptions. r\O?11 &?i 1.1?a i ? I ur. oprau, siateu iqai; during ihe first day of the campaign, which was ushered in by the ringing of bells and blowing of whistles, practically one-half of :he allotment had been sub<ci ibed and that there was no loubt but that Fort Mill would ake its quota as it had done l.cretofoie. Committees from be several women's patriotic societies are working in conlection with the general comnittee and are making a house { o house canvass. The com- I Dittoes are led by Mrs. W. B. \rdrey, Mrs. J. T. Young, Miss Susie White, and Miss Minnie Harrison and sub-committees lave been appointed who will :anvas8 the entire township. "SALESMEN WANTED-to solicit rders for lubricating oils, greases and taints. Salary or Commission. Ad- i ireaa THE HARVEY OIL CO., Clave- I GONSERVATIOK TO, BE INTENSIFIED Food Administration Outlines Policy to Meet Desperate Food Situation. The National Pood Administration la anxious to imprsss the message ol conservation to the utmost. The people of the country at large do not ap predate the demand tor wheat. The i Food Administration at Washington ! has stressed the situation in this nation wide proclamation: "It we are to furnish the allies with the necessary proportion ot wheat to maintain their war bread from now until the next harvest, and this is a military necessity, we must reduce our monthly consumption to twentyone million bushels a month as against oar normal consumption of about for- j ty-two million bushels or fifty per cent ! of our normal consumption, reserving | a margin for distribution to the army and for special cases, leaves for general consumption approximately one and one-half pounds of wheat products weekly per person. Many of our customers are dependent upon bakers' bread, such bread muBt be durable, and therefore requires a larger proportion of wheat products than cereals baked in the household. Our army and navy requires a full allowance. TVa 'wall fft Hn (n amr nnnnloilr*r? ran ? """ Kvrj/"'"1*"" make greater sacrifices In the consumption of wheat products than can the poor. To effect the needed sayings of wheat, we are wholly deepndent upon the voluntary assistance of, the American people, and we do ask that the following rules be observed: "First, householders to use not to exceed a total of one and one-half pounds per week of wheat products per person.Thls means not more than one and three-fourths pounds of Victory bread containing the required percentage of substitutes and about one-half pound of cooking flour, macaroni. crackers, pastry, pies, cakes, wheat breakfast cereals all combined. "Second, public eating houses and clubs to observe' two wheatless days per week. Monday and Wednesday, as at present. Tn addition thereto not to serve in the aggregate total of more breadstuffs, macaroni, crackers, pastry, pies, cakes-, wheat breakfast cereals, containing a total of more than two ounces of wheat flour to any one guest at any one meal. No wheat products to be served unless especially ordered. Public eating establishments not to buy more than six pounds of wheat products pier month per guest thus conforming with limitations requested of the househoMers. "Third, retailers to sell no^ more than one-eighth of a barrel of nour to any town customer at any one time and not more than one-quarter of a barrel to any country customer at any one time, and In no case to sell wheat products without sale of an equal weight of other cereals. "Fourth, we ask the bakers and grocers to reduce the volume of Victory bread sold, by delivery of the threequarter. pound loaf where one pound was sold heretofore, and corresponding proportions in other weights. We also ask bakers not to increase the amount of their wheat flour purchased beyond seventy per cent of the average monthly amount purchased In inp xour monins prior to marcn nrst. "Fifth, manufacturers using wheat products for non-food purposes should caesn such use entirely. "Sixth, there Is no limit upon the use of other cereals, flours, and meals, corn, barley, buckwheat, potato flour, etc. Many thousand families throughout the land are now using no wheat products whatever, except a very small amount for cooking purposes and are doing so in perfect health and eatlsfaction. There is no reason why all of the American people who are able to cook in their own households cannot subsist perfectly well with the ase of less wheat products than one and oae-half pounds a week. USE MORE IRISH POTATOES In Order That They Will Not Overlap New Crop. Columbia.?South Carolina can help Very materially aow In the conservation of wheat by using Irish potatoes. Thn nroduce naonle raDort to the fund Administration at Columbia that there are unusual Quantities of excellent Irish potatoes on hand In this stabe far immediate use. It is important that these Irish potatoes be used so that they will not overlap Into the new crop, and because they are the best available substitute for wheat. Potatoes are universally liked. The food admlnintration has been assured that Irish potatoes can be bought at very reasonable prices from all local markets, and if they oannot be had the food administrator at Columbia would be please dto be advised so thai any deficient market can be supplied* Potatoes are an acceptable substitute for bread. A pound of baked potatoes is equal In nutritive value to seven ounces of bread. Use the perishable potato aa a wheat and as a irtaa sw^aiuuis. in tne pr#??ni roon crista all ceraals are precious; thej j will kaep aad the wot u tor a won't ? . t . 1 Electric Bitters Made A New Man O? hir "I vm Buffering from p.ua ia i stomach, hoad and bark." write? i T. Alston, Ralei.rb, N. C., id v liror and kidneys did not wort: . bat foar bottles of Electric made ma feel like a new man. rttf sacra, at all tr** aro?r? BNaaHBMHHBMHMHHBMMHSWHBS^ RHHHn^ I I War Savings Sta Bonds do N ?The Savings w&Slg mmvnnt operatic jUVUKMCNT They w Oongrcj each other. They are both of parair the war. The Liberty Loan campai billions ot dollars necessary toward i lng to our Allies. The peculiar significance of the not designed merely to get money, be money. Obviously the government ci something with the money. If the < chase as much gpods and services n< armies must go short of munitions them. That was Lord Kitchener'* \ enough material and labor in this cot government and at the same time th uoii. u me people persist in needtei as well not have any noney as not 1 tor that money. Wars are not tough the goods and services that money ci Successive Liberty Ixians will be tervals. The War Savings campaig doubt until the war is over. It air.i shall make the sales ot stamps cumul ed means who buys a few dollars ' his share as well as the wealthier i Loan bonds. Millions who could nc will be able to help by investing in 1 paigns are, in reality, only one?that TO THE SOLDIERS AT HOME. The two most important things you can do Just now to help win tho war: * Plant a Home Garden. Prepare to plant sweet potatoes SUGGESTION ON GARDEN PLANTING. The Chairr#an of Food Conservation, at Columbin. S. C., will be pleased to send any one interested II' tides end stnrcesHonn nn MrHon planting, the raising of chickens or the host way to handle the sw set potato crop. i Majestic Fort Mill's Favoi ALICE B In a Jolly-Rolicking Cc "MISS PET It is useless to speak in screen work. She is k plays are among the he Open 4:30 - Prit Majestic Ethel Clay to Madg< Together with an All-Sta Picturization of t "HUSBAND A captivating story of ticitity, full of suspense. Open 4:30 - Pric Coming FRID-/ (Benefit of BETSY The Greatest Historical F the children of the low picture. The making can flag is one Played by Miss j Benefit Local Red Cross ! t \ SERVICE! S ^ Safety and Strength are t have built up the Savyigs B our everyday business, in v\ ? ourselves, and which, we be 1 be taken to mean anything, t SAFETY! SERVIC t These are three elements t consideration in the selectioi ^ banking. You will find all 4 Per Cent Pai ?!> > 1 | The Savir ' . ,_.S \ ^ N 9 mps and Liberty ot Conflict. | Liberty Loan campaign and War Stamp campaign are not rivals?no ian the suDer-dreadnauahts and de i cf our nary are rivals. Liberty Loan and War Savings 1 are two forms of the same financial in of the United States government, ere authorized by the same vote of it and are intended to supplement lount Importance to the financing of gn is primarily to obtain the many >aylng the expenses of war and lendwar savings campaign is that it is kt to enable the government to spend in not spend money unless it can buy :ivllian population continues to purdw as it did in peace time, then the and other things indispensable to varning to England. There are not untry to supply the war needs of the e peace needs of thm civiliun popula is purchasing, the government might :o be able to buy goods and services it with money?they are fought with in buy. sold in successive campaigns at inn will last throughout the year?no s at developing habits of thrift that lative. And the person of very limitworth of War Savings Stamps does ! nan who buys a quantity of Liberty >t afford to invest in Liberty Bonds Var Savings Stamps. The two camof financing for victory. Wheat! Our Flour Mill in Rock Hill is in operation six days in a week and we will be glad to do grinding for the farmers and others of Fort Mill township. Firstclass equipment and experienced millers guarantees you satisfactory results. Highest cash prices for Corn, shelled or on cob. Catawba Milling Company, Rock Hill. S. C. TO-DAY rite Screen Star BRADY, irnedy-Drania Entitled, TICOATS." i praise of Miss Brady's nown here and all her ist to be seen. :es, 10c and 15c. : Friday n and Little e Evans ir Cast in a Fascinating he Stajre Success, AND WIFE." finance, love and domesand with a Rreat climax. :es, 10c and 15c. ^Y, April 19th. Red Cross) ROSS, Mcture of the Ape. All nship should see this X of the first Ameriinterestinp scene. \LICE BRADY. Prices, 10c and 20c ZTY! : \TRENGTH! I the prime factors which ank. Service is a part of ? 1.1 -ii .i a mien we especially pride rlieve, if our growth may ^ is appreciated. % :E! STRENGTH! t t which should enter into f i of a place to do YOUR 7 three here. d on Savings igs Bank. j We Sell 'em Cheaper, We Hear Folks Say. That's what we mean to do so lonj? as we stay here. Then when we leave, you'll remember us. ^ Come to the WHITE FRONT Stores for your Groceries, B Hardware, Shoes, Notions, Etc. Our Ladies' Slippers I have been delayed out of Baltimore since February 12th. I Better wait till they come in if you can. I We save you $1.00 per pair for the nice ones. | 1 Come to see us?if we can help you we will do so glad- I I ly. If any article in our store isn't right, we'll make it I I Carolina Bargain House. 8 i II ?? ?Ear? iiibi MI 4*4*4*4 4 4 4 4- 4 *>4 4 4* t * 4*4 4 4* 4*4*4*4*4*4?4f> | iGood Groceries, f - o I + For a general stock ot groceries ? 4 of tested merit we believe that + f our store cannot be out-classed. * j ? Our prices are always at the bottom and we are prepared to serve the public with the best of even thing in our line. * Phone us your wants. We are alwavs "on the job." * t Parks Grocery Co., t ? Phone 116 ?* 4*4 *-? * 4 ^ 4 *4 *4*4 *4 *4 ^4 *4 *4 ?v 4 4 4 * A.?4*4* LONG TERM FARM MORTGAGE ^ mad A -_ Phone IS interest: SPECIAL KATE 6 per ? ? ?' ? u- <4 cent, depending on conditions as to amount and credit period and annual ~ ? ? r installments offered, and as to bor- Cortee, lOC rower's urgency in having loan closed. Fresh Count rv 40e ORDINARY RATE 7 per cent on a No. 1 Irish Pol atoes, pk.. 50c quick 5 to 10-year loan not under $.'100. rh : p: u y..lm()n 20c For particulars applv to cnoice 1 1I1K , aimon, ..?\)C C.'E. SPENCER, Canned Tomatoes, 2()e Attorney. FulI Stock of Flour and Corn Meal. FOR SALE ?A quantity of Corn, Hav and Fodder, also some pood Pine Wood. Apply to Edgar Jones, Phone Gulp's GroCery, Insurance Without Cost, \ ^ After the curreucy panic of 1907, with all the losses it entailed, what would you have been willing to pay for insurance against another such disastrous experience? ^ I o-day, through our membership in the hed- ^ t eral Reserve Banking System, we are ahfe to ^ offer it to you without any cost whatever. I t You in secure this insurance and protection tion by becoming one of our depositors. ? | First National Bank f + W. B. ARDREY, J. L. SPRATT. V-Pres. | + President. Acting Cashier. ^ Donkey's Laying Tonic f Produces More Eggs. A Trial Will Convince You. Large Size Package, 25c. / HUTCHINSON'S PHARMACY / Agents for Norris' Candy. t "