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INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES MUST On Jan. Ist, 1919, the department of Epidemiology was established by the Georgia State Board of Health. This department immediately put in to operation, the quarantine laws of the State. These laws are inoperable ex cept the physicians report prevalence of these diseases in their practice. The laws of 1903 (creating the State Board of Health), Sec. 5, which says: "Be it further enacted, that it shall be the duty of the local boards of health, and of physicians in localities where there are no health authorities to report to the State Board of Health promptly upon the discovery thereof, the existence of any of the following diseases, to-wit: asiatic cholera, yel low fever, smallpox, typhus or typhoid fever, diphtheria and of euch other contagious and infectious diseases as the State Board of Health front time to time may specify,” was put into effect. Several diseases have been added to the foregoing list. The following is a complete list and declared to be com municable and are hereby required to be reported to the State Board of Health. The figures opposite represent the number reported Sunday, Jan. Ist: Actinomycosis 9 Acute infectious conjunctivitis . , IS Anchylostomiasis (hookworm) . . 17 Cerebrospinal Meningitis 20 Chicken pox 175 Dengue 9 Diphtheria 82 Dysentery (amebic) 9 Dysentery (bacillary) 17 German Measles 41 Glanders 1 Gonorrhoea 1384 Influenza 6018 Malaria 123 Measles 530 Mumps 253 Paratyphoid fever 5 Pneumonia (acute lobar) 557 Poliomyelitis 3 Rabies 7 Rocky mountain spotted or tick fever 1 Scarlet fever 99 Septic sore throat 45 Small pox 636 Syphilis 1019 Tetanus 1 Trachoma 2 Tuberculosis (pulmonary) 137 Tuberculosis (other than pulmonary) 6 Typhoid fever 48 Typhus fever 4 Whooping cough 159 Any physicians having such diseases to occur in his practice should report same to city health officer if the pa tient lives in a city or town having such an official, or to the county health officer, if the county has such an offi cer, otherwise to the dtftate Board of Health. Franked cards are furnished by the State Board of Health for such re ports, so that it cost the physicians nothing, so far as postage is concern ed, to make these reports. On Jan uary 10th, the physicians were notified that this law had gone into effect and that it became their duty to make prompt returns on the prevalence of these diseases in their practices. Only one report of each cane Is required, and this is to be forwarded on the day the case is diagnosed. This requires not more than two minutes of the physician’s time, and a large number of our doctors have been very diligent in making these reports. For this we are greatly indebted to these gentlemen, and the communities where these physicians practice can congratu late themselves on having as their phy sicians, doctors who have the welfare of the people generally at heart. But what can we say of the family physician, who occupies a position of trust and confidence in the hearts and lives of their patients, and yet fails to keep faith with the laws of his state, certainly there are but few physicians in Georgia who would willfully violate such a law, especially since we havo made it so easy and inexpensive to comply with its requirements. Everyone of course can see the wis dom of such legislation, since without such reports the State Board of Health cannot take the necessary steps to prevent or suppress the spread of these conditions. Could one imagine this department tryin# to prevent an epidemic of scar let fever, unless its presence in the community was made known? How would it be possible to Quarantine a case of diphtheria, yellow fever or a case of social disease unless we know of its existence? How can we know what sections of our state are infested with malaria unless the physicians in these sections send us that informa tion. During certain seasons of the year, typhoid fever and the diseases es pecially characteristic of children are markedly prevalent. How can we know just what months these are un less we are informed by the medical profession And how are we to de termine why they are more prevalent during any particular season, unless we know that they really do occur during this or that season. FREE TREATMENT. The Georgia State Board of Health is making arrangements for furnishing free treatment in our state for those who may be afflicted with syhpilis. The expensive remedy 606 will be fur nished the physicians of the state, and they will administer it. Your Uncle Sam is interested in this the greatest menace of our country. SNAP SHOTS. (By Rev. \V. H. Faust.) What do you think of the moth er who was informed that her hoy got “meritorious commendation” at school, and said: Willie always contracts contagions diseases? A girl not in her teens had stud cd in Sunday school the life of doses. The lesson of the preceed ng Sunday was on his death. She lidn’t want to go to Sunday ehool the next Sunday because of .’loses death. That was loyalty of the type we need in this particul ar day. It is whispered around that a legro in Winder was seen shiver ng on the stret corner a coUJ Sat irday night this winter, when .shed by a white man why, he •eplied, “Jm’ni trying to catch ■old I can sing bass, well in the •lioir tomorrow.” It is said that some of the blind iger liquor-sellers in Barrow tied •ecently when the Judge coininene cl to send fellows to the chain fang and followed that up with tiff fines. “The wicked lice, etc” If some men were to clean up heir brains they would certainly have to use a vacuum cleaner so Jar as wisdom of a worthwhib ia’nre is concerned. \\ hen one notes the present day siyles in dress, the advice l< watch your steps seems to he al aost absolutely si r -'rlluous. Wl!erc hatchets are buiyied, u.i ft.-Bmaiciy is found a hot bed fo* ria wiiig iomaliawi'S. So has i‘. I chi win a foolish and tl ought - ii ss w crld. .'i>er July Ist. if you see a fel low rooking closely, lie tvill prob ably lie looking for a drink, but will only see “A Hone Dry Xa j. 1)00 As long as • he ns can fie it Hun:., rai\ war budgets, nay their bilis a <1 find a lit He left for Spring Mats for the wife ami daughic! —good night. ') te of the giodt causes of in difference ii ll c church today is that so in my members crept in without being able to personally define “regeneration.” People e eryv’C re are saying ‘Preach the Gospel and quit talk ng money.” Hut more is said in TORNADO INSURANCE Your neighbor's home burned only a few days or months ago, and a cyclone is likely to strike this section at any time, so INSURE with US anl lie down at night with a clear c onscience and a peaceful mind. Don’t DELAY. It may mean the loss of yo ur home. Any man can build a home once. A WISE man insures his property in a reliable insurance company so that when calamity conies he can build again. He owes the protection that it gives, to ihs peace of mind and the care of his loved ones. Kilgore, Radford & Smith Land For Sale 160 acres, 4 1-2 miles south of Dacula, Ga., 4-room house, 3-horse farm, barn, good pasture. 25 acres of original forest, plenty of wood, pub lic road divides it. Selling tor only $55 per acre. 40 acres red land, good house and outbuild ings, 4 miles east of Winder, at S9O per acre. 330 acres, Hancock county, Ga. 4-horse farm open, 3 tenant houses. Thousands of feet of second-growth pine and hardwood timber, 90 acres in bottoms, at $25 per acre. Easy terms. 755 acres in Hancock county, 6-room dwell ing, 7 tenant houses, large barn. 3 miles hog wire fence, on public road and mail route, phone line. In 1 1-2 miles of schools, churches and stores. Gin and corn mill with 30-horse-power engine and boiler goes with this. 10-horse farm open, and over a million feet of saw timber. Sold together at $25 per acre, or will cut and give choice at S3O. Tenants wanted for 8-horse farm. City property for sale and rent. Loans made. W. H. QUARTERMAN, Atty. the Bible about giving, and money than is said about < Jose commun ion, and any sort of baptism all put to get her. There is this difference about a doctor and a painter, the doctors uistakes are unseen praised, while the painters mistakes are seen and criticized. Men are much like sheep, it’s as easy to drive a flock often times as it is to drive one alone. Someone has said, and it is true, laws are like cob-webs, they catch the small flies, and the great ireak them. THE “FLU.” When your back is broke And your eyes aro blurred, And your shin-bones knock, And your tongue is furred, And your tonsils squeak And your hair gets dry, And you’re doggone sure That you’re going to die, But you’re “skerred” you won’t And afraid you will; — Just drag to bed And have your chill, And pray the Lord To see you through— For you ’ve got the ‘ ‘ tin ”, son You’ve got the “flu.” W. - ’ f When your toes curl up And your belt goes flat, And you’re twice as mean Asa Thomas cat, And life is a long And dismtl curse, And your food all tastes Like a hard boiled hearse: — When your lattice aches, And your head’s a-buzz, And nothing is as it ever was — You’ve got the “flu” son. You’ve got the “flu.” What is it like This Spanish “flu”— Ask me, brother, For I’ve been through;— It is niiserv . * Out of despair; It pulls the teeth And curls your hair; It thins your blood And breaks your bones, It fills your craw With groans and moans — And, maybe, some time, You’ll get well:— Some call it “flu”, — I call it h—l. —Author not known. TAX NOTICE. Third and Last Round. Those who have not made their ■eturns will please meet me at the daces that I have advertised and make your returns for the books will close May the Ist. I trust that every tax payer in Barrow ■county will return their proper ty. Chandler’s Court Ground, April 14, from 9 to 11 a. ni. Johnson School house, April 14, from 12 to 2 p. m. Ook Grove School house, April 14, from 3 to 5 p. m. Miles Hunter Gin House, April 15, from 9to 11 a. m. Statham, April 15, from 12 to 4 p. m. Wright’s Store, April 15, from 5 to 6 p. m. Bethlehem, April !o, from 9 to 12 a. m. Chaney’s Store, April 18, from 1 to 3 p. m. Maddox School, April 18, from 4 to 0 p. m. I). 1). June’s Store, April 21, from 9 to 11 a. m. Tl. T. Vincent’s Store, April 21, from 12 to 1 p. m. Carl, April 22, from 9 to 12 a. m. Auburn, April 22, from 1 to 4 p. m. Thompson’s Mill, April 23, from 9 to 10 a. m. Cain’s Court Ground April 23, from 11 to 12 a. m. County Line, April 23, from 1 to 3 p. m. Mulberry, April 23, from 4 to 5 p. m. Will be at the court house eve •y Saturday. J. A. STILL. Tax Receiver of Barrow County. About Advice. The worst thing about advice, ob serves a writer, is that those who are quatlfled to give it never do, and those who insist upon serving you with a full, seven-course table d’hote meal of It, always prove to be the worst of chefs. The Prettiest Slippers In Town —Are at Martin's 4 * They tell us every day, we have looked all over town and you are showing the most beautiful'styles we have sen. And too. our prices are under th market, for this reason—we get the CASH. . The easiest way to draw trade is to give your customers the kind v of shoes and slippers they want. We study our customers wants and strive to please them, for to puease you pleases us, and we want to keep you pleased. AVe show you the largest Stock to select from in this section of good old Georgia. AVe carry AAA to EE widths so you may enjoy a perfect fit. For if your shoes do not fit they are not cheap at any price, we try to give you a perfect tit so you will come back again a regular customer. AVe don’t want them to be too large or too small, that’s why we carry the widths AAA to EE. BEAUTIFUL EASTER. OXFORDS,. PRETTY EASTER COLONI ALS, HANDSOME EASTER PUMPS. For Woman of Every Age and Every Position. From One to Four Dollars Saved On Every Pair. MARTIN BROTHERS NEW SHOE STORE ACROSS STREET FROM HOLMAN BUILDING 125 Clayton Street Athens, Ga. LADIES’ SHOES SHINED 10c Announcement Bedingfield GARAGE <||> I have opened a Garage buiness on Athens street in the building formerly oc cupied by J. R. Jones, Jr., near Woodruff Foundry. * You will find me there at any time during work hours. If you want a good job and prompt attention, bring your work to me. Special attention given to Ckevro lets. I am equipped to do your work right, and will appreciate your patronage. Bedingfield GARAGE Athens St. Winder, Ga. Spitzbergen Gets News. The miners of Spitzbergen are now in daily touch with the remainder of the world by wireless. Heretofore they received their *iews by mail, some times at eight-month intervals. Rule Without Exceptions. People differ in tlieir opinion about Jokes, but here’s a rule that can be depended upon: A joke you tell.your self is always a good one.—Boston Transcript.