Food production drive urged by South Carolina commission
David R. Coker leads a state wide appeal urging farmers and towns to boost home food production and conserve supplies as war pressure mounts. The message cites shortages, rising prices, and the need to reduce civilian drafts on reserves, with plans for soil improvement, waste land gardening, and a united effort across races and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
David R. Coker
Civic Preparedness Commission
Townes Holleman Granted Full Pardon by Governor Manning
J Townes Holleman of Anderson received a full pardon to restore citizenship after a two year state penitentiary sentence for breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Judge Hayne F Rice sentenced him February 9 1917 and Kurtz P Smith the Tenth Circuit solicitor supported the pardon amid petitions from more than 5900 Anderson Pickens county residents and others.
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J. Townes Holleman
Anderson
Manning
Holleman
Hayne F. Rice
General Seasions
Rice
Kurtz P. Smith
Tenth Circuit
Anderson and
Pickens
Universal Service Call Urges Military Reform
John Manning argues universal service is just and fair, listing public demand and expert support. He contends trained experts should guide military matters and criticizes the volunteer system as failed, claiming universal service will improve efficiency and hasten peace.
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Norun
Congress
Wei
Governors Urges State Furlough Plan for Farm Agents
Gov Manning proposes furloughing United States farm labor agents in South Carolina during June as part of a wider preparedness effort. He urges winter leave and urges state and local authorities to plant food crops on lands under their service to boost food production for dependent residents.
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France
England
Belgium
Italy
Fon
Congress
South Carolina
Gale
United States
Iemonestr
Knapp
Tlon
The
Gor Manning
Wre
Gov Manning
Thes
Gov. Manning
British Visitors Arrive for Vital War Conference in Washington
The Balfour party lands in Washington to begin the most important conference in U S history as Britain and the United States align for a lasting peace through victory over Germany. The visit includes formal welcomes, private briefings, and high level talks with Secretary Lansing and American officials.
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The
United States
Empire
Arthur J. Balfour
Washington
France
Great Britain
International War Council
Arthur James Balfour
Belgium
England
Germany
America
Haa
Balfour
Congresa
Vienna
Waa
Brecwtineldze Lone cc
Mr Balfour
Lansing
Vrance
Army, Navy
Erare Department
Long
T. Bridges
Leonard Wood
Nationwide Advertising Campaign Authorized by Officials
Washington authorities order a nationwide ad campaign to promote the sale of the 350000 bond issue. Treasury and other agencies will run free ads and writing assistance, with about 1090 staff added to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to support the effort.
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Washington
Ming
Gavery
Ameri
Qub
Wad
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States
Ottoman break with United States follows Austria Hungary
A Constantinople dispatch dated April 21 reports the Ottoman Government has notified the American Embassy that, following Austria-Hungary, it has severed diplomatic relations with the United States.
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East Switzsland
Paris
Constantinople
Austria-Hungary
United States
Hartsville Hosts 19th Annual South Carolina Federation Meeting
The 19th annual session of the Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina convened with 150 delegates in Hartsville. Mrs. J. L. Coker Jr. of Hartsville was re elected president with 116 of 117 votes, and Mrs. J. E. Ellerbe of Marion became vice president at large.
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Hartsville
Federation of Women's Clubs of
South Carolina
M. W. Coleman
Margaret Mazyck
G. E. Gibbon
J. L. Coker, Jr
Columbia
Edisto
N. D. Grant
Johnston
Piedmont
James [D. Watts
Laurens
Martin Fo Ansel
Greenville Ridge
Leroy Springs
Lancaster
Pee Dee
H. W. Carroll
Bennettsville
Oan
The
Harriet Powe Lynch
Federation Indorse
C. €. Featherstone
Laurena
Thia
WS McKinnon
B. A. Morgan
Greenville
Wixewise
J. A. Cathcart
C. C. Lucas
Mina Julia Irby
J. W. Allen
Federation of Women’s Clubs
South Carolina Regiment Drills at Camp Moore for Duty
The First South Carolina regiment trains at Camp Moore amid rapid drill schedules and officer instruction. Maj Poore fills vacancies, honors discharges from Washington orders, and reports strong sanitary conditions with only a few failures in medical exams.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Camp Moore
Styx
Washington
Poore
Sanitary Corps
Maj
A. Rave
South Carolina Officials Weigh Tax and Military Plans
Colleton county officials discuss federal tax moves and a campaign for toad machinery behind the movement. Five of the South Carolina delegation may oppose the military act without an amended conscription feature, while Lever and Ragsdale are expected to vote for it. Clover cotton mill managers urge employees to plant potatoes and cabbage this summer.
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Colleton County
Federal Bank
Mora
Uy 1
Heyward
Arec
South Carolina
Bynet
Whaley
Dominick
Nicholls
Stevenson
Lever and
Ragsdale
Clover
Intercollegiate oratorical contest at Winthrop College results
Glenn of Wofford College won the annual intercollegiate oratorical contest at Winthrop College auditorium. Derrick of Newberry took second, Bowen of Furman third. Judges included Bishop Guerry and Dr. Mann. Clemson cadets paraded and a large crowd attended festivities surrounding the event.
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Rock Hll
Thomas Hall Glenn
Wofford College
Winthrop College
Glenn
M. Derrick
Newberry
W. E. Bowen
Furman
W. A. Guerry
Bishop WA. Guerry
S. Ho Edmunds
Sumter
Johnson
Ager
Rock Hill
J. O'Flear Sandera
College of Charlestorn
Liszt
Jessie Armatrong
D. Brearty
Carolina
Ro O H. McDonald
Erakine
Mo Derrice
Voral Aola
Bartlett
Miriam E Gilbert
America
Gérmnan
Derrs
United State
W. Wi ™ Owen
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E. C. J. B. Watkins
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J. H. A. Carter
Barnwell
R. Boyd Cole
W. M. Jones
Beaufort
E. E. Lengnick
M. CC. Riser
Calhoun
Tom M. Hamer
J. A. Merritt
Charleston
W. OM. Whitehead
R. E. Seabrook
Chester
D. L. Rambo
J. T. Bigham
Chesterfield
W. P. Pollock
J. C. Taylor
Clarendon
D. R. Riser
Colleton
S. P. J. Garris, Jr
S. B. Saunders
Darlington
T. E. Wilson
L. W. Dick
Dillon
H. N. Cousar
J. Earl Bethea
Dorchester
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C. E. Owens
Edgefield
Edwin H. Folk
G. F. Long
Fairfield
J. H. Thornwell
J. M. Douglas
Florence
C. H. Jones
George Briggs
Georgetown
W. C. Bynum
P. H. Pow
C. 0. Milford
M. E. Brockman
Greenwood
Ira B. Taylor
J. F. Entzminger
Hampton
Ben S. Williams
Charles Peeples
Harry
P. W. Bethea
A. J. Baker
Jasper
Miles Jaudon
Joseph Glover
Kershaw
N. P. Gettys
L. T. Mills
J. K. Connors
W. B. Twitty
B. Y. Culberson
R. E. Babb
Lee
D. A. Quattlebaum
W. P. Baskin
Lexington
J. W. Ballentina
B. J. Wingard
McCormick
T. M. Ross
R. E. Moody
Marion
T. C. Easterling
O. H. McMillan
Marlboro
R. C. Newton
J. A. McMillan
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Winthrop
Derrick
Bowen
Clemson
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