Lesson in Economy Tall Million People Must Purchase War Stamps
South Carolina’s war savings quota is set at 20 million dollars for the June campaign, about half a million residents must sign the pledge to economize and invest in stamps. A stamp pays 4.17 now for a $5 value redeemable later with a 4 percent quarterly yield, encouraging patriotic thrift. The piece notes concurrent draft preparations, new enterprises in Pamlico and Columbia, and a planned mill and grain separator business.
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South Carolina
War Savings Sou Multee
Large Sugar Users Required to File Affidavits
The state warns that large sugar users in South Carolina must file affidavits detailing current supplies to guide future allocation and usage as sugar control steps tighten. Dr. W. K. Lewis reports cattle tick eradication making progress in 10 quarantined coastal counties with shipments advancing ahead of schedule and good farmer cooperation. Over 400 take short course as about 450 county representatives attend the home demonstration clubs program at Winthrop College with both women and girls involved.
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South Carolina
W. K. Lewis
United States Department of Agriculture
Winthrop College
Ten Thousand Men Added to State Draft Registrations
About 10 000 men aged 21 in the last year registered in South Carolina. With Georgetown and Spartanburg No 1 boards missing, Capt R H Carwile tabulated totals bringing the state to 9 637. Of these 4 835 were white, 4 789 negro, and 22 aliens. board tallies list whites, negroes, aliens.
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R. F E. Carwile
Selective Service Regulations Office
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Georgetown
Spartanburg
R. HE. Carwile
Manning Calls War Workers for South Carolina Y M C A
Governor Manning appeals to men aged 31 to 60 to join 3000 war worker posts in France through the Y M C A. The United States calls for volunteer service to support overseas operations as draft-age men are not eligible. He urges full South Carolina participation to meet wartime needs and supply foodstuffs via state mills and better grain marketing.
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Manning
South Carolina
United States
Young Men's Christian Association
France
Post Exchange
Richard IT. Manning
A.J. Bethea
R. A. Cooper
J. M. DesChamps
BR. Tillman
United States Senate
Claude N. Sapp
S. M. Wolfe
A. A. Richardson
McAdoo and Gerard Invited to Address SC Press Association
William G. McAdoo secretary of the treasury and James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany will be invited to address the South Carolina Press Association at its annual meet in Gaffney on the second Tuesday in September. Hotel space in Gaffney is limited and a new building will not be completed before September 1 causing the date change.
Post Office Seeks Motor Mail Route Drivers in South Carolina
The Post Office plans motor mail routes linking South Carolina towns with neighboring states. The Columbia postmaster is instructed to collect promptly applications from skilled mechanics who can drive government motor trucks and service the vehicles. Applications must reach Washington officials by January 6.
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Post Office Department
South Carolina
Columbia
Washington
State highway commission approves seven federal aid projects
The South Carolina State Highway Commission announced seven new federal aid projects across Harry Bamberg Newberry Lancaster Chester Charleston and Union counties. It also released a statement on automobile license fee distributions from January 1 to April 1 1918 totaling 24439050 with 19551240 returned to counties and a total collected of 26615861 while noting a pending Santee River bridge issue and a resignation of clerk Charles Manning.
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Columbia
State Highway Commission
FF. H. Murray
Harry Bamberg
Newberry
Lancaster
Chester
Charleston
Union
Broad River
Lockhart
South Carolina
Santee River
Commission
Charles S. Manning
W. W. Goodman
Manning
Red Cross
Abbeville
Aiken Ee
Anderson
Bamberg
Barnwell
Clarendon
Colleton
Darlington Sarwan
Dillon Eee
Dorchester
Pete Pe
Edgetald Ae
Fairfield
Florence
Web
L.os
Georgetown
Greenville OR
Ree
Greenwood Pee
Hampton
Harry
Jasper
Kershaw
War Secretary seeks 16 million for coast air and balloon stations
Newton D. Baker asks a fortifications committee to authorize 16 million dollars to build 16 coastal air and balloon stations along Atlantic and Pacific shores for protection against aerial and submarine attacks. Stations likely include Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville and Tampa with completion in six weeks. The plan would add to the fortifications bill of 7 billion dollars expected soon.
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Charleston
Atlantic
Pacific
Fortifications Committee of the House
Newton D. Baker
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Tampa
Hailstorm Destroys Crops in Chester and Columbia
J. H. Gibson reported hail from a Chester county storm torn roofs and shattered windows. Hail two inches in diameter piled two to three feet deep, damaging fruit corn and cotton across a wide area by Friday afternoon.
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Hall
Chester
Columbia
J. H. Gibson
Chester County
Mr. Gibson
Take Course in Surgical Dressing at McCormick
The McCormick Chapter of the Red Cross organizes a class of about 20 to study surgical dressings. Lead instructor Mrs. William C. Kellog of Augusta, Georgia will begin instruction in two hours.
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McCormick
McCormick Chapter
Red Cross
William C. Kellog
Augusta
Wellog
Silos and Food Production Drive Across Columbia
Clemson College and the U S department of agriculture urge farmers to build silos and grow sorghum velvet beans and corn to feed the war effort. Emphasizes more milk butter beef hogs and reduced freight for Western feeds while promoting progressive farming and national victory.
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Columbia
Clemson College
U.S. Department of Agriculture
D. W. Watkins
W W. Lewis
Thompson Ordered to Texas to Command Guard Battalion
Col Henry T. Thompson has been ordered by the war department to report to Texas and take command of a battalion of the United States Guards National Army. He has 20 years in military service, advancing from private to lieutenant colonel.
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Thompson
Texas
Columbia
Henry T. Thompson
War Department
United States Guards National Army
Tin State
Aroilea
Te Ractey
Hh Colao
Caricren Cabinet Message and Philosophical Quote
A fragment presents a bold header CARICrEN CABINET alongside a Greek quote about wealth strength and friendship, attributed to Muripides, emphasizing virtue and social esteem over riches. The readable portion centers on a stylistic or editorial note rather than a full news item.
Sardine centerpiece and related dishes in a home supper
The article describes hot fried sardines on watercress with herbs and cheese toasted toast points, a creamy tomato flavored salad pairing, and a cheese laden topping. It also lists Peanut Butter With Rice, Walnut Loaf, Cheese Fingers, and Baked Tomatoes With Peas as additional menu items with basic prep steps and serving notes.
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Tiake
Eagle Pile Remedy advertised for immediate relief
An advertisement touts Eagle Pile Remedy as a simple internal tablet that cures all forms of piles and fistula without surgery. The Reed Distributing Co of Paterson New Jersey offers the treatment for one dollar with a full permanent cure guarantee and free mail from congressmen noted in the same piece.
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Reed Distributing Co
Godwin Street
Paterson
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