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The Tifton Gazette
TIFTON, TIFT COUNTY. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1918.
\T NEWS BY WIRE
Withinilcn, FeC* 14.—The President’s plan for regular
get-to-father meetings every morning with members of the
Hkmae and Senate is meeting with approval at the Capitol.
Republicans and Democrats alike see in the President’s
aew program of publicity a much better understanding be
tween the Legislative and Executive branches of the govem-
0 ent. All believe that it will serve to speed up legislation now
s f ailed in both Houses.
With the French Armies Afield. Feb. 14.—(By Henry
Wood)—The American artillery played a spectaculary role
in the big French attack inthe'Champaigne region yesterday.
The Yankee gunners, with unerring accuracy, laid down a bar
rage that cut off the Germans from their sommunication tren
ches, preventing the Bodies from retreating or bringing up re-
Feb. Remarkable Display, Lecturers
and Demonstrations
Says Correspondent of United
Press From- Zurich-
MORE HOGS ARE NEEUtU HEBE
BEDS THEM IN WHITE SAND
Georgia Asked ter Raise >0 Per Ceat
More This Year Th. n Last.
Sara Brood Sows.
Believing that .food will be a most
potent factor in winning the war, an
uppeal is msde to bankers and busi
ness men for cooperation and aasis-
| lance iff the Swine Campaign that
.1 will be pushed in every county in
the Slate of Georgia for the week
o- of Feb. 18-23, 1918.^ In each coun-
Traats With Bi-Ckiorid. of Mercery
Beforo Bsdding. All lotsrested
in Swoot Potatoes Invited.
A demonstration on the’ proper
bedding of sweet potatoes will be
conducted at the Agricultural
School Friday afternoon at 1:30 by
Jir. J. A. McCliutock, specialist ini
p.nr.t J Leases Ifom the Natl
Department of Agriculture.
Mr. McClintock will treat the
tatui-s with bi chloride of mer
before bedding and will use api
ed bedding method'.. ...ti.'.ir the po-1
tatoes down in white sand, which]
gives the planks /longer ro«•(# irtd j
lag Gigantic Offs
: of Peoplo in Aui
pklsally Describ.
Roostor, for Tboy Don't Count j Parent. Should Attend. Dairy In-
These Days. | spector Friday and Saturday.
Atlanta, Feb. 13.—»Kirm weather ' Something unusual; something of
did not cause the sudden drop in the absorbing interest; something cdu-
price of eggs, although it had some- caticnal; something every mot he t
thing to do with it. and father should see and hear is
nts drop was caus>*. by the order [the Baby Welfare Exhibit and the
of the Federal Food Administration ----- *•
issued by Dr. A. M. Soule through D.
F. McClstchey, hb executive secre-
tnry >n AtlanU, requiring all eggs
1 eld in cold strrape in this city and
state to be placed on the market for
sale between now and March 1, so.
that no old stock will be carried ov
er into next season. Have you vjsited this Conference?
This was why eggs went down. if not you should do so today. In
With the order clearing out cold the lobby of the auditorium, striae-
storage eggs came fhs announcement tlvely 'arranged is a display of the
(EDITORS NOTE—William Phi
lip Simms, United Press staff corres
pondent, .who has been on the battle
fronts in Europe since the war be
gan was recently assigned to make
a personal investigation of condi
tions in the Central Empires through
the best ponible sources of accurate
information His report cabled from
Zurich, Switzerland, will appear in
the Gaxettc^Jn four, dispatches, of
Later the American artillery encircled the advancing
French infantry with a protecting fire. This curtain of fire
was mamtained for some time to aid the Poilus in establishing
(Leir newly won positions.
The American batteries effectively •destroyed German
tranches; wire entanglements, and fortifications. The artil-
Mtj preparation for the French attack, which penetrated to
M third German lines, lasted for more than six hours. The
kwiei worked like beavers all the time.
V Paris Feb. 14.—The American batteries lent very effective
•ppori in yesterday’s big surprise attack by the French in the
Caumpaigne region, the War Office reported today.
Amsterdam. Feb. 14.—"The Americans are coming; it is
VHeless for Germany to hide from the fact.” the JJrestauer Vol-
jnratch warned its readers, according to copies received here.
F “They are Coming,” is the title of the warning. “It is
r lwtter to look things squarley in the face than to cling to pleas
ing self deception.
L Washington. Feb. 9.—Republican support for all legisla
tion nacenaiy to successfully conduct the war, was announced
today after a conference of Republican members of the Senate.
The conference lasted two hours and was attended by prac-
t’cally all the Republican members. -%
London. Feb. 12.—“The struggle in which we are enga
ged has reached a critical stage, demanding more than ever
our united energies and resources,” King George declared at
the opening of Parliament today.
London, Feb. 12.—The war must go on, -Premier Lloyd
George told the House of Commons today.
Copenhagen, Feb. 9.—The peace pact between Germany
and ty Ukra nian Republic was signed at Brest-Litovsk at 2
e’elock this morning .according to an official Berlin statement.
[. London, Feb. 9.—Both Germany and Austria have signed
• peace pact with the Ukraine Republic, was officially announ
ced by wireless from Berlin.
Washington. Feb. 12.—Russian demobilization will have
•cant effect on the Western front situation, military men be
lieve today. >
A few more Teuton divisions will probably be available
fqMragxfer from East to West, but the evidences are that the
Hfcluns shifted all the men they wanted from the Eastern to
Western front some time ago-
|# ‘•Washington, Feb. 14. The control of all coastwise
Ad lake water transportation wa3 assumed by the Rail-
■■fl-Aflmipistration today. W. H. Pleasants was made
BflMgei* of the marine section of transportation, under
Mfeetor MaAdoq.
Washington, Feb. 14. Two hundred and sixty-four
jUpODB are still unaccounted for by the sinking of the
Hbeport Tuscania, according to official cables to the War
B)*partment this afternoon. The survivors number 1,894
Health Conference st the High
School suditorium.
It’s coining to Tifton bring* a me
tropolitan clinic to the small city
and the baby, its troubles. iU care*,
ita proper feeding; the preservation
of health directly before those to
whom the baby is sn every dsy fset.
Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 13—An
ominous unrest is growing daily
throughout the Central Empires.
Germany and Austria must have
peace or go under. The people of
both countries demand it.
If the allies stand pat on the Wil
sonian program and make a stone
wall of the Western fmnt, the end
of the lfar is in sight.
This sums -up the situation as
seen from here at this time.
It doesn't mean that Germany is
on the brink of a revolution.. But
it dors mean' the people are tired of
war and opposed to the Pan-German
policy of cojuprist. They are Sfcgry
over the tyrivutigis at home and the
loss of menfolk at the front. At the j
same time, they believe President
Wilson is sincerelin his statement of
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
order is designed to Increase the sup
ply of eggs. 150,000JK>0 of which
are always lost between February 1
and May 1 by the kfnlng of young
* TWO DAYS.
Th^re is a registration for visitors
and a great variety of free literature
on the care and attention of babies.
The walls of the lobby and audi
torium are hung with chart*, each
chart carrying its lesson, with ita
caution against flies, warning again
st nostrums, etc. Inside the audito
rium is a exhibit of handiwork by
the children of the cofcon mills, at
testing notable progress within a few
weeks.
On the stage there are lectures
and demonstrations every day at 10
a m. and 3 p. m., and physical ex
aminations of children conducted by
Dr. Bradley. Mrs. bodd. Miss Titus
and Dr Todd, assisted by local phy
sicians. This portion of the stage
is curtained off with a mrreened
opaning from which the audience
can view the examination.
Wednesday there was a demon
stration and lecture on the proper
feeding of the baby andthe proper
food for the growing child and its
preparation.
Thursday there was a demonstra
tion on “How to Care for the Ty
phoid-Fever Patient.” •
Friday there will be a demonstra
tion on the “Baby’s Bath.”
Th. Dairy Eskibil.
There is a dairy exhibit on the
High School ground*, starring a
properly constructed -born; pump.
There is no di>ubt but that the
German massey'nre beginning to see
the light. Only the diplomatic blun- j
ders of the allies have kept them'
bound to the war policy this-long.. •
For instance. Philip Seheidemann, ‘
13 months ago predicted something j
little short of a revolution unless the'
Junkers changed their tone. Shortly!
after this the allies published an]
intimation the war would not atop'
Carload
Pa^n |
TiftonV
followers automat eal'y aligned
themselves with the government.
Like rata in a corner they meant to
fight.
Judging from what every one
fresh from Germany is saying, the
allies are now on the right track, in
that they will only continue Tlie war
until the German war party gives up
iU ambitions for world conquest,
when they are ready to, make an
equitable pcai
they will tight
Today the m;
From the mo
I hove learned
tions in both c<
rlentlesslv.
Washington, Feb, 14. Cotton, exclusive of linters,
consumed in January, amounted to 524,083 bales against
$01,381 bales last year, the Census Bureau reported today.
=Bi the cotton growing states 302,098 bales were consum
ed, against 349,959 for the same month last year.
Washington, Feb. 14. Twenty years hard labor and
discharged dishonorably from service was the sentence
.the War Department Approved today in the case of Pri
vate Leer McCreery, of the Hospital Corps, at Camp Lee,
Petersburg, Va., a deserter.
The sausage room is a favorite
with visitors. The stuffsr Is a big
machine operated by compressed air
tioir Lbng procerripn* of women
and children are common, marching
through the streets of the cities, de
can handle the casings* and stuffed
sausage. The plant also manufac- ,
turea weiners, which were a special- ,
ly fur Friday. '
In the large cooling rooms there
are barrels of pigs’ feet, boxes of’,
tendsrl< ins. ears, «rout», tongue*. |,
and other trimminci. all -deaigne'd
for their particular I'm** of dcllca- '
Saturday, at 10
The recent strike* broke oat spon
taneously because the people 4psjt«
pence and arc hungry.
Illness is rampant. .The death
Nothing doing
* Nothing doing, ' _ ^
Mn Get -Rich-Quick-Schemer
1 M keep my money
That was a splendid program giv
en at the auditorium Wednesday eve
ning. to a large and delighted au-
Deaths from
After singing “America”^ Mr*.
consumption alone
ftimea higher than the birth
| Dodd was introduced by Prof. Bry-
;an and she briefly outlined the work
that was being done under direction
.of the Washington authorities.
T)ie following program as publi
shed yesterday was given, each num
ber evidencing distinguished talent
"America."
Song, “I'
The hams are first treated to in- ]
jeciirir.s of sugar, salt-petre and
flavoring condiments, and are then
put in mammoth vat* in sweet pic
kle from forty to sixty day* before
being smoked.
The lard vats . sre another in
teresting sight, where the leaf lard
and Hint from the intestines is
cooked in separate boilers. All this
Isrd is not only refined but filtered
!before being put up
! The fertiliser department, where
the blood, offal, condemned hogs,
etc ars converted Into material
that bring fancy prices on the mar
ket is entirely separated from the
balance of the plant There is
only one entrance door and aeparate
staircases* connect the three floors.
Everything about tho plant is
kept scrupulously clean. Each em
ploye on entering must change his
clothing and sterilize his hands be
fore going to work. Hi govem-
A strange malady -popularly called
the "bread disease" is taking off
multitudes.
The coal shortage is severe. There
are many deaths from the cold.
Milk is impossible to procure, even
for the babies.
It is the same with butter and all
i fats
The rich still liv,
Going to Raise My Boy
i he a Soldier,” Fourth Grade A.
Reading, “Little Jack Homer.”
Wrijrht Bryan. (
Heading, “Catehing Cold.” Edna
Smith Bowen.
Tooth Brush Drill. Fourth Grade
.securing!
wants by bribery and stupen- ]
i-r. • ,.r by sending their
■s to neutral countries,
the masses arc suffering hor-
Song. “Over There,” J. N. Gar-
■tt, Jr., and chorus.
Exercises, “Our Enemies." Class.
Exercise. “Swat The Fly."
Times Change
weak, the slightest malady takes
them off in a jiffy..
The crime wave ia sweeping the
country. People are robbed on the
streets in broad daylight. Discon
tent is rife. . «.
In the meantime, two parties are
•t^BVling for mastery. One is the
small powerful plutocratic war party,
which, clearly seeing disaster ahead,
is attempting to bull-bait the reaves
to a point where they will support
unprecedented losses in s terrific at
tempt to drive through the Franco-
British line*.
(Continued on Last Par*.'
“Some I.ittle Bug Will Get To;
Some Day," Prof. Blackwelder.
Reading, “ " '* v ~"
‘Medical Inspection,"
Mary Will Spooner.
Dumb Bell Drill, Sixth and
Seventh Grade Girls.
Dr. Bradley wss then introduced
by Mrs. N. Petersen as a Georgia
woman and a member of the Fede
ration of Women's Clubs.
Dr. Bradley in outlining' her work
paid a very high tribute to Tift
When some plausible, slick stranger comes to you
with an enticing scheme and tells you that you can”get
rich quick," or, pu|l down blq profits, he Is a swindler,
because If his scheme was so good It would not be for
sole.
Rich mjen aro not looking for that quick pUe—They
want the lure thing. The Bank Is the sure piace to
have your money.
Our Bank is conducted by capable men In a conser
vative. progressive manner.
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and Uld-r ashioned basinet* methods are giv
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Apply Twentieth Century Methods--start a bank
account today.
Mrs. Laura Smith Carson returned
Tuesday from two weeks visit to Mrs.
Eugene Burroughs in Jacksonville.
Batik of Tifton
If you are suffering with
he, or other troubles eaored
strain be sure and consul* me
e if g!a..»es properly B*t*,s
releive them. In our oiJen
■yon HoteTBlock every day.
NEW CRqpERY BUSINESS—Will
appreciate your trade. J. T. Dick*
The National Bank of Tifton, Ga,