The Covington news. (Covington, Ga.) 1908-current, April 04, 1918, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Text©If? (Emiiugtmt Nnus Telephone 159 Covington, Ga. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY JACK L. PATT ERSON, Editor and Pub l isher Official Organ of Newton County and the City of Covington SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year...................$1.50 Six Months..................75 Three Months................40 ADVERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION OBITUARIES, Canty <>f Thank*, and Resolutions will be charged for at the half-rate of 5 cents per line. Cash must accompany copy. Entered as second class mail matter December 2, 1908. at the po*t ofliee at Covington. On., under the Act of March 3. 1879. THURSDAY APRIL 4, 1918 This is a good time to garden. -X- Eastern Time suits us mighty well to quit work by. -X- Even in a mule race the best mule doesn’t al¬ ways win. ---X-- Are pretty young widows really as cute as thev look? -X-- The punctual person loses time awaiting it arrival of others. -X— Never too late to join the Red Cross or buy a War Savings Stamp. THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. "And I have given ye a land for which ye did not labor, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them ; of the vineyards and olive yards which ye planted not, do ye eat.”—Joshua 24:13. For years the people of America have enjoyed peace and prosperity in a country especially fa¬ vored of God, for the building of which our fathers and forefathers shed rivers of blood. Now that this glorious land—this “home of brave men and beautiful women”—is being menaced by German invasion, it is time for the sons of departed par¬ ents to rise in their might and say, “It Shall Not Be Done.” » It matters not whether one believes that the United States should have declared war against Germany, the fight is on, and it is the patriotic duty of every worthy citizen to support the Gov¬ ernment in this awful crisis. The time is pro¬ pitious for concert of action and the “slacker” should be driven to the swamps. The drive for the Third Liberty Loan ol $3,000,000,000 will begin Saturday, and the At¬ lanta district is allotted 3 per cent of this amount or $90,000,000. Every county will be expected tc do its part, the sum being based on population anc conditions. Newton county is preparing to wage an active campaign for $200,000 and the commit¬ tee calls for liberal responses without eternal dig¬ ging. It is up to the people of Newton to aid America in protecting a land which “we fought not for,” and every person who cannot go to the front should heed the scriptural injunction tc “send.” * ,p Money must be realized for the proescution ol successful warfare and Liberty Bonds are as gooc as the Government. To protect yourself against loss you must defend the government that guar antees values; the best government that the world has ever known. Every grain of sand, every drop of water every penny in America is subject to draft for wai purposes, but the Administration desires volun¬ tary co-operation on the part of the people in mak loans at 4 1-2 per centum. One thing is certain, men, you may refuse tc do your duty and appear before the world as f “slacker,” but the time will come when you will b< forced to pull for your country or pull out. Thb is not time for picayunish methods and narrow conceptions of obligations. America—the Eden of the New World—is threatened by a foreign monster, high in office who says that Americans are either “afraid or toe proud to fight.” Did he have reference to you oi to me? It is just as important for red-blooded people to do their duty at home as it is for the soldiers at the front to maintain the reputatior won by the brave fathers and mothers of severs* generations. The eyes of the world are upon us, and America, often weighed in the balances, has nevei been found wanting. The sons and grandsons of the heroes of other wars will rise in their might exterminate Prussianism and demonstrate that “Old Glory” cannot be insulted by pirates and robbers. Get ready for the opening of the Third Liber¬ ty Loan campaign next Saturday. -—X- The Thomasville Times-Enterprise says that the news is getting better. Thank vou. -X- As yet we have been unable to figure out how getting up before day “saves daylight.” -X- We are now receiving the the Griffin Daily News and Sun twice a week, two at a time. THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVINGTON, GA., THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1918 WAR COSTS U. S. $24,000,00) A DAY. Ten months of war have cost the United States about $7,000,000,000—at the rate of $710, 000,000 a month, nearly $24,000,000 a day. More than half of this huge sum, or $4,121, 000,000, has been paid as loans to the allies, and the balance, about $3,000,000,000, represents America’s outlay for its own war purposes, exclus¬ ive of more than $600,000,000 for ordinary govern¬ mental expenses. The war’s toll in money is increasing at the rate of more than $100,000,000 a month, and indi¬ cations now are that the two remaining months of the nation’s first year as a belligerent will run its war bill to nearly $10,000,000,000, of which over $5,000,000,000 will be for allied loans and about the same amount for the army, navy and other war agencies. It may be true that “money talks,” but it doesn’t sav much to the average newspaper man. -X When Billy Sunday finishes in Chicago he will go to France. Billy needs rest and quiet.—From four exchanges. --X- The late Miss September Morn” would have attracted little attention on the streets of Atlanta last Friday afternoon. -X- Buy it in Covington from merchants who advertise in The News. -X We are still unconvinced that yelling for Bill Harris for the United States is a fair test ot patriotism. --X Still, the skirts that are engaging the atten¬ tion of Editors Franc Mangum and W. H. Tucker, could be shorter and not scare anybody. -X- A Navy flying boat, equipped with a Liberty engine, flew from Hampton Roads, Va., to Wash¬ ington, a distance of about 180 miles, in two hours. -X The News acknowledges the arrival of the Savannah Press and the Thomasville Times-Enter prise, two exchanges that we have read with pleasure for years. THE SPEED DEMONS. How many automobiles violate the State speed limit of thirty miles an hour ? Frequent accidents indicate that many speed demons have no respect for the law and it is a matter of regret that so few of the criminals who render unsafe traveling along the public highways are arrested. Occasionally one of these demented persons tines strength with a locomotive at some crossing and the result is always the same—either death or serious injury. The apparent recklessness and bandon which some drivers display is enough to cause grave con¬ cern, and the only adequate punishment is to de¬ prive the offenders of the privilege of driving cars. Many of the accidents that occur at railway cross¬ ings are blessings in disguise. Cigarette books, book covers, and papers in¬ voiced at the American consulate at Nantest, France, for the United States during 1917 were valued at nearly $1,000,000. -X- Women are now eligible for appointment as rural mail carriers. We have not yet selected the route on which we propose to put up a box, but we’ve seen the girl who has our indorsement for carrier. -X Read Hon. C. Murphy Candler's card carefully and then deny the report being circulated by his opponents to the effect that he has stated that he would not be in the race. He has no announce¬ ment to “make just at this time,” but may do so later. Here’s hoping that he will. AMERICAN ARMY RIFLE SUPERIOR TO ALL. American troops are armed with a faster fir¬ ing and more accurate rifle than used by the Ger¬ mans. according to our expert designers, manufac¬ turers and marksmen, says a statement in the Bureau of Ordnance. One military critic and writer claims that the German Mauser does not permit the most skilled user to get more t per cent of the firing speed of the modified Enfield adopted for the United States service. The superiority claimed for the American weapon is supported on three counts: Quicker fir¬ ing as a result of bolt-handle design, easier and quicker .sighting as a result of sight design, great¬ er accuracy of bullet flight resulting from bullet design and greater mechanical accuracy of cham¬ ber and bore. Editor Patterson has always believed that a satisfied Christian was on the way to hell and that a satisfied merchant was on the way to bankrupt¬ cy, and says there will be few’ regrets W’hen they arrive. Patterson has sized ’em up pretty well.— Griffin New’s and Sun. -X During February, w’ith 23 business days. $13,878,811 were loaned to farmers by the Federal land banks, according to a statement of the Farm Loan Board. Tibs is $2,091,294 more than the January total. On March 1st the total amount of mortgage ioans placed since the establishment of the Federal land banks is $64,532,343, covering 28,495 loans. OLD ROCK CREEK Old Rock Creek, Ga., April 1. —Mr. and Mrs. George Jr., of aJckson, spent the latter part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. John Cunard. Several from here attended the singing at Newton Factory Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonald, of Gaithers, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kitchens Miss Lila Smith attended preaching at Gaithers Sunday and dined with Miss Allie Dick. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones. Mr. Obie Tomlin and Mr. Wil¬ lie Flem Jones spent Friday night with Mr. Sam ojnes, of Leguin. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kitchens spent Monday afternoon with Mr and Mrs. Jeff McDonald, of Gai¬ thers. Mrs. W. C. Jones and daugh¬ ter, Miss Mary, of Eudora, spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Edgar Cunard. Mrs. M. J. Huff and Mrs. Doyle Ozburn spent Sunday with Mrs. F. W. Dorsey. Mrs. W. R. Herring, of Mans¬ field, spent Sunday with Mrs. F. W. Dorsey. Miss Lila Smith spent Friday night with Miss Ellen Dorsey. Mrs. T. J. Kitchens’ guests Friday w 7 ere: Mrs. John Ozburn, Mrs. Doyle Ozburn, Mrs. M. J. Huff and Mrs. Emmett Yancey. HANDS, ARMS, LIMBS ASLEEP And Was Run-Down, Weak and Nervous, Says Florida Lady. Five Bottles of Cardui Made Her Well. Kathleen, Fla.— Mrs. Dallas Price, of this place, says: “After the birth of my last child...I got very much run-down and weakened, so much that I could hardly do anything at all. I was so awfully nervous that I could scarcely endure the least noise. My condition was getting worse all the time... I knew I must have some relief or I would soon be in the bed and in a serious condition for I felt so badly and was so nervous and weak I could hardly live. My husband asked Dr. -about my taking Cardui. He said, ‘It’s a good medicine, and good for that trouble’, so he got me 5 bot¬ tles... After about the second bottle I felt greatly improved.. .before it my limbs and hands and arms would go to sleep. After taking it, however, this poor circulation peared. My strength came back me and I was soon on the road to health. After the use of about 5 bot¬ tles, I could do all my and attend to my six children sides.” You can feel safe in giving Cardui a thorough trial for your troubles. It contains no harmful or habit-forming drugs, but is composed of mild, vege¬ table, medicinal ingredients with no bad after-effects. Thousands of women have voluntarily written, telling of the good Cardui has done them. It should help you, too. Try it. E 74 resist He f 1 N KANSAS CITY SO. 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