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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (June 7, 1918)
Democracy or Autocracy? The entrance of the United States into the war has greatly emphasized the conflict between the two theories of government that are thus arrayed against each other. In fact, the result can not but be regarded as a triumph for the form of government that tri umphs. * The supp rters of monarchy have always contended that an executive exercising arbitrary power was Wronger than the head of a representative government. The supporters of democracy have disputed this and believed with the historian, Bancroft, that re publics are the stronger because, “discarding the implements of ter ror 4 , they dare to build their cita del in the hearts of men.” Bancroft is right; and we must, by winning this war, establish the superiority of the form of govern ment under which we live and which we commend to other na tions as the one worthy to become the world’s model. VVe can not afford to allow this war to so end that the historian of the future will say, “A kaiser was better able to mobilize the resources of an empire than a president and con gress were the resources of a republic,” or tint “The oppressed subjects ot an ambitious emperor were more loyal to that govern ment than the free citizens of the world’s great-est republic were to theirs.” History will not contain so mel ancholy a page because the peo ple of the United States wall con tinue to respond, as they have in the past, to every appeal made by the government and by the vol untary organizations that aid it in. its gigantic tasks. —The Common er. The American Creed. A prize of SI,OOO was offered by the city of Baltimore, and was awarded to William Tyler Paige for the creed below, selected by the judges as the best out of hun dreds of contests: I believe in the Uhited States of America as a gov ernment of the peonie, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a sovereign nation of many states; a perfect union, one and inseparable, established on those principlesof freedom, equality, justice and humani ty for which American patri ots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its constitution, to obey its laws, respect its flag, and to defend it against all Enemies. Says it Acted Like a Charm. Coughs, colds, sore throat or bronchial troubles which persist at this time of the year usually are of an obstinate character. This is all the more reason why a truly reliable remedy like Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound should be used. Mrs. Margaret Smale, Bishop, Calif, writes: “Foley’s Hon j y and Tar is a grand remedy; more than is claimed for it. I was suffering from a cold last week and used the medicine and it act ed like a charm ” Contains no opiates. The McDonough Drug Co. ■ — r~ CASTOR iA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years PLEDGED TO PRESIDENT AND NATION, H. H. DEAN ANNOUNCES PLATFORI Gainesville, Ga., May 25, 1918. To the People of Georgia: Never in the history of Georgia, nor of the world, have such momentous issues arisen as now meet our people face to face. The greatest war ever known has been raging for nearly four years. Mil lions upon millions of people have been killed and crippled, and thousands are daily being added to the list of killed and wounded. In the past twelve months our country has been drawn into the fearful holocaust; an army of over two millions of our noblest sons has been called to arms and another million are now being assembled. Al ready our Government has called upon our people for ov°r ton billions of aoLars, an amount never dreamed of in all wars of history. Our people have responded without stint and without murmur; our boys have gone bravely forward to defend our flag, and bring freedom and liberty to the civilized world. In this crisis a political situation has arisen, calling upon Georgia to choose for herself from among her citizens a man to represent hem in the United States Senate, the highest position in the gift of .the people of Georgia. Hardwick an Obstructor. Word has gone out broadcast over this entire country that she present incumbent, T. W. Hardwick, has been obstructing in every .vay possible the furfheran 'and successful prosecu tion of this war by opposing and in delaying and hindering, by dilatory tactics, the passage of the most im portant and vital legislation demanded by extreme conditions to hasten mili tary supplies, necessary guns and am munition and food to our army on the battle line. I boldly assert that Georgia i standing the acid test of loyalty and valor; in fact, there has been no is sue of “loyalty” in Georgia since t v declaration of war, except ueh as has been feigned by unscrupulous politi cians hoping to ride into office on the popularity and greatness of others. Georgia and her citizens stand stead fast and at the forefront for the speedy and victorious winning of the war, with every dollar and, if need be, every life pledged to this end. In asking the suffrage of the people of Georgia for this high office, I pledge myself to stand firmly and steadfast ly by President Wilson as commander in-chief of the army and navy until final victory, and will heartily support such measures as tend to strengthen the army and navy and promote the great object of bringing about an ear ly, successful and lasting peace. After the War Is Over. 1. I favor restoration of our coun try on broad and constructive lines and in continuing in full force the Monroe Doctrine. 2. The great shipping interests of our country should be extended until our flag sails into every port, carry ing both our farm and manufacture products where the best market prices can be obtained. * Our Georgia ports should be extend ed; our farms improved; our state de veloped; our in Jus ries enlarged tha. every vocation may thrive and pros per. I favor wise and salutary laws for the protection of the farmer and his products; laws that will provide money at a low rate of interest and fertil izers and supplies at reasonable cost it the soil may yield a good return! the honest and diligent producer; I farm loan act should be amended i Conserve Now. Washington, May 30. —To save materials and labor for necessary war purposes, President Wilson has appealed to Americans “to buy only those things which are essential to the individual health and efficiency,” and to volunteer on or before June 28, National Thrift Day, to invest systematical ly in war savings and thrift st nips or other government securities. “This war is one of nations — not of armies,” says the president, “and all of our 100,000.000 people must be economicaiiy and indus trialiy adjusted to war conditions, if this nation is to piay its full part in the conflict. This great result which we seek can be obtained only by the par ticipation of every member of the natio- , young and old, in a national concerted thrift mnv, - meat I, therefore urge that our people, everywhere, pledge them selves to the practice of thrift; to serve the government to their ut most in increasing production in ali fields necessary to the winning of the war; to conserv food and fuel, and useful materials of every kind; to devote their labor only to so as to meet the needs of the s farmer. Opposes Cotton Price Fixing Our Southland is the one great coi ton producing section and this indus try should be foster \i and built up to a profitable basis an 1 the price regu lated only by the law of supply and demand. 1 am opposed to limiting its price by legislation. 3. That the money already provid ed by the government for Georgia highways, which through technicali ties has not been made available, should be speed, y obtained and grad ed roads constructed throughout the entire state. 4. Provide for labor in all branches, just and adequate compensation that all engaged therein may receive ample compensation enabling them to i v > comfortably and raise and educate their children to useful and prosperous pursuits. 5. Provide for the education of peo ple living in the country on the same basis of efficiency as those in the cit ies, and put the power of the federal government behin i a nation-wide edu cational uplift. 6. I am opposed to indiscriminate foreign inamigr.ition and behove that America should be preserved for out own great natural growth 7. Provide . r cap al, just and rea sonable returns upon 'egd.imate invest ments, that our industries may be properly prote red an i the great, re sources of our country developed. 8. Regulate r vers of he pres cient. and congress so as to fully pro tect the rigr- • cf the states, under state legislation. 9. 1 have a'v; vs stood for prohibi tion and urge th legislature of Geor gia to ratify the national prohibition amendment. 10. Under pre: nt, conditions organ ization in all lir. of endeavor is es sential to succes Allow all peopi freedom and liberty of action an<J c uct, governed only the laws of r land,.based upon the just and ecy 1 rights of others. 11. I am opp ed to any union of church and state For Govern ant Ownership. 12. I endorse the taking over and operation of the railroads by the gov ernment during the present war emergency, and b lleve that it will and houid result in government owner ship. 13. I favor 1 esty and integrity in the political >vld. I oopose using money, liquor og the promise of office for the purpose f securing votes. It is very danger for the welfare of the coufnry the ;. candidate should he surrounded by and dependent upon government cr. actors an 1 office seekers for cor so ’.t’.ons w;th which to carry on a campaign for United States senate ; U I oppose it. 14. It is e< ually dangerous and reprehensible ior an highly paid ef ciai to “res q ' effective months and months ahead and then devote practi cally no time to official duties, but. us ■ both the time : ' the, sa'ary rightful ly belonging to f t people in further ance of a camp gn for the United States Senate, 15. I propose t» pay my own ex penses in my race, and to accept no contributions frou any person, firm or corporation, and to go in pledged only to the people of the entire State of Georgia without r gard to locality or section I respectfully s licit the support of every voter of the state in the coming primary. Yours faithfully H. H DEAN the most necessary tasks ; and to buy only those things which are essential to individual health and efficiency; and that the people as evidence of their loyalty invest all they c in save in liberty bonds and war savings stamps.” 240 Pound Pigs With corn above 50 cents hogs eat their heads off very quicklv Tiie hog that takes two or three months to get on full feed never brings vou a profit. When you are ready to put your shoats nn feed, begin with the B A. Thomas’ Hog Medicine. Use regularly and watch your shoats round out into fat hogs in nine months —hogs going well over 200 pounds and as high as 240 pounds. Figure the average feeding and you will see wdiy the B. A. Thomas medicine is a good investment. Try feeding out your hogs on this plan and if you are not more than pleased, we will refund the cost ot the medicine. Henry County Sup ply Co. No amount is too small to lend to y<ur country. Buy War Sav ing Stamps. War-time Responsibility — Yours and Ours National necessity has put a new responsibility on every motorist. Utmost service is demanded the highest use fu.x ss of yourself and your car. - Se :vice economy are your only considera tions. Oi r responsibility goes hand «n hand with yours. A? the largest rubber manufacturer in the world, if is our duty to supply you with tires of unfailing reliability and extreme mileage. United States Tires are more than making good in this time of stress. They are setting new mileage records —establish- o&rsv ing new standards of continuous service—effecting greater economy / I' re^uc * n £ re cost P er There is a United States Tire for j'rj i’ every car —passenger or commer ciai and every condition of ss J|. WM motoring. li The nearest United States Sales »|jp < JU||i and Service Depot will cheerfully *®jj aid you in fitting the right tire to js||i jiff your needs. fftil #) United States Ti reS "f |^ r ’ g WHEN YOUR EYES depend on glasses you want glasses your eyes can depend on. That is the kind we furnish. Our business is to tel' you when you need glasses and we have the proper means of End ing out. Properly fitted glasses cost no more than improperly ftted one . hey certainly cost less eye strain, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have the right ones is worth a great deal to you. That’s v/hy it’s a very decided advan tage to have your eyes fitted here. Cali on us for this examination and if glass es are required, we supply them. We make the examination and presence ana lit the glass es so that they will be scientifically correct. JOHN J. BOOKOUT, Optician and Jeweler, 110 Peachtree Arcade. ** Note the Change of Address, c* NOT TOO LATE TO PAV SUBSCRIPTION
