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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918.
When in doubt, don’t worrv.
-X
Might as well begin to get ready for the Red
Gross drive.
-X
Be sure that you are right and then you’ll
probably be wrong.
-X
As a patroitic movement we are decidedly in
favor of four gritless days in every week.
-X
IN HONOR OF “DEAR OLD DAD.”
Sunday, May 12th, was “Mothers’ Day” and
in her honor we wore a white flower and sang ap¬
propriate songs, such as “My Mother’s Bible” and
“ I ell Mother I'll be There,” all of which was time¬
ly and fitting, for mother deserves the love of the
world. She it is who works so hard to “keep the
home together” and make it a decent place in
which to live.She it is who soothes the throbbing
brow of weeping childhood and majtes smiles
shine where tears glistened only a moment before.
She it is who never tires in doing all that she can
for her loved ones and those who love her.
Far be it from us to pluck one flower from
Mother’s fragrant garland, in whose loving heart
the home-fires are always burning. May the
pathway of Mother be beautiful to the end of the
way and may she enter sweetly into the joys of
the reward that await her, but—
What of “dear old dad ?” We all love mother
and wear flowers in her honor as we assemble to
sing songs and do her homage, but we should not
forget that Father also should have a place in our
heart. He it is who works from early dawn till
approaching twilight in order that Mother may be
supplied with the essentials necessary in “keeping
the home together.” Sometimes he must feel dis¬
couraged as he toils along the way, but he is sel¬
dom heard to complain. It is Father who goes
forth every day to fight the vexatious battles of
life for Mother and the little ones, who do not al¬
ways appreciate his endeavors in their behalf.
Would it not be in keeping with the eternal
fitness of things to initiate a celebration in behalf
of Father? He would doubtless enjoy donning a
new suit once a year and faring forth in a Panama
hat happy in the knowledge that he was at last the
center of attraction. It would not be amiss to
pin a rose on the lapel of his coat and sing a song
in compliment to him, for Father enjoys the love
of the family, even if he is not as demonstrative as
Mother.
We will always believe that “The Old Man” is
entitled to a day off occasionally and a little recog¬
nition along with the other members of the fami¬
ly, so why not inaugurate a “National Fathers'
Day” in honor of “Dear Old Dad ?”
Get ready for the Red Cross drive which be¬
gins on Mav 20th.
-X
Money invested in the Red Cross is as “bread
cast upon the waters.”
The Salvation Army can accomplish more
with less support than any other organization in
the world.
-X
You may be too mortal stingy to advertise
your own business in The News, but boost Coving¬
ton in season and out. It costs nothing to talk.
-X
The Kaiser is suffering with a cancer in his
left ear, which will get him in the long run, even
if he suceeds in doging active combat in the war.
-X
Advice from Shanghai states that the sub¬
scriptions to the Third Liberty Loan there
amountd to over $600,000, and a report from the
American Embassy in Mexico City states that the
subscriptions there are more than $350,000.
-X
Hon. H. H. Dean, of Gainesville, has at last
announced his candidacy for the United States
Senate, but it will require careful management
and the expenditure of several thousand dollars
f ir h;m to carry Hall county. He need hope to
carry no other.
-X
Some other estimable gentlemen might
w'ith equal propriety and good judgement retire
from w'hat they consider their race for the United
States Senate.—Columbus Enquirer-Sun. We
hear that one of ’em may do so before his resigna¬
tion becomes effective on the last day of May. ”A
bird in the hand,” you know', “is worth two or more
in the bush.”
THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVINGTON, GA„ THURSDAY MAY 16, 1918
THE ANNUAL CHAUTAUQUA.
The annual chautauqua which opens at 9:30
o’clock Friday morning, May 17 th, should receive
the support of every person In Newton county who
possesses sufficient intellect to appreciate a strict¬
ly high class attraction. The Lincoln System is
not an aggregation of carnival but is an education¬
al institution that carries with it the endorsement
of President Wilson and many of America s most
distinguished citizens.
The advertised program indicates the presen¬
tation of many instructive and entertaining fea¬
tures, such as are seldom offered in a city the size
Qf Covington, and the local association is to be
congratulated on the splendid success that it has
achieved. The program includes many numbers
peculiarly appropriate just at this time, dealing
with events of international interest, and it is
gratifying to know' that they will be treated by
renowned experts.
The chautauqua should be one of the greatest
events in the history of Covington, even if con¬
are somewhat disturbed by the war, for
cannot afford to score a failure following a
of past successes, so it is up to the people
Covington and community to co-operate in this
movement, beginning with the first
on the program.
The tent will be erected in the public park con¬
of access and the public should experience
difficulty in becoming familiar with the pro¬
Just follow the crowds to the tent.
If, as some sects contend, there is no burning
what final dsposition will be made of the
?
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Some men who are wiser than King Solomon
their own conceit will never shine where intel¬
is required.
-X
Gaynelle says, that while she doesn’t say it in
spirit of boastfulness, she is ready for any of
the extremes that fashion may decree.
-X
The Hawk-Eye, publshed in Savannah, says
that Hon. W. J. Hands “read a very uninteresting
paper to a disappointed crowd at his Waycross
meeting.” Ware county may be a Harris strong¬
hold, but Congressman Howard aroused more en¬
thusiasm than The Patriot and his friends believe
that he will carry the county.
-X
Bunk Cooper has stolen Schley Howard’s plat¬
form. He says he is running for the senate be¬
cause he wants the office.—Savannah Press. “An
honest confession is good for the soul.” For one,
we’ve never had much faith in those patriots who
run for office to “save the country.”
THE RED CROSS DRIVE.
On May 20th will commence a Red Cross
drive for $100,000,000, to be raised by May 27th,
the quota for the Southern Divison being $3,000,
000. Netfton county is expected to contribute
$3,500 to this fund, which will be expended in the
promotion of Red Cross work in the interest of the
United States Army,
The Red Cross is prominently identified in the
welfare of the soldiers and it should receive the
liberal co-operation of every person in Newton
county. Not eve^ person can purchase a Liberty
Bond or War Savings Stamp, but there is not one
who cannot make a contribution of some kind to
the working fund of this noble organization.
Few people fully realize the importance of
the Red Cross Society. It is largely a woman's
organization, but it is no way related to the Thurs¬
day Afternoon Gossip Club or the five o’clock tea
party. The ladies are working overtime for the
comfort of the soldiers, the services of the nurses
on the battle fields being second only to those of
the surgeons.
Newton must produce its quota and it should
be accomplished without eternal digging on the
part of ihe county and district committees. It is
true that there are many campaigns being made
lor money, but it costs money to conduct a success¬
ful war, and the United States does not propose to
wage any other kind.
It is not necessary to wait for the opening of
the drive on May 20th and all subscriptions will
be credited to the district in which they are made.
Every person in the county should have a part in
this commendable work.
“Do your bit.”
Our good friend, the Macon Telegraph, sees
red every time Bill Howard's name is mentioned.
However, it may get used to it a little later on.
Bill Howard is* twice as strong in the State as Bill
Harris, with the latter weakening every day.—
Dalton Citizen. Evidently the Telegraph’s repre¬
sentative saw something at Wrightsville last Sat¬
urday.
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It is to be hoped that Editor Jack Patterson
and Editor Bob Duke will not get to the point
where what they have to say about each other will
be too warm to print.—Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Weil promise to keep calm, but hope that Editor
Duke will refrain from classing all opponents of
the candidacy of the “patriot” as supporters of
the Kaiser.
-X
Every Time the Macon Telegraph and the
Athens Banner deliver an unusually senseless ti¬
rade against Senator Hoke Smith, the Senate ad¬
vances him to a position of even greater im¬
portance. The Senior Senator was last week se¬
lected as a member of the Senate Military Affairs
Committee, on which no man whose patriotism
w'as not four-ply could serve.
-X
Harris is more than ever our choiee for the
Senatorship and we shall know that we vote for a
man, w’ho is free from political allignment of all
kinds.—Thomasville Times-Enterprise. The Har¬
ris to whom Editor Jerger has reference in the
above paragraph is none other than William J.
who was manipulator-in-chief of the 1914 conven¬
ion which nominated Senator Hardwick.
COVINGTON NULLS
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Covington Mills, May 15th.—
Mrs. Fred Miller and little
Fannie Lee, of Atlan¬
spent a few days of last week
relatives here.
Miss Ida Fitzpatrick is visit¬
her sister, Mrs. Preston
of Savannah.
Miss Sallie Callihan returned
Saturday, after spending
week with relatives at Social
Some of the young people of
place enjoyed a picnic at
river Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Huff, Mr.
Huff, and Miss Lucy Mae
Sigman, of near Monticello,
Sunday with relatives at
place.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Callahan
the week-end with Mr.
Callahan, of Atlanta.
Messrs. R. L. Thompson, I. T.
Kilgore, J. O. Edwards and W.
M. Sammons attended the sing¬
ing at Porterdale Sunday after¬
Messrs. Will Duncan and Guy
Center and Misses Lottie Dun¬
can and Lula Center visited Mrs.
J. M. Blair here Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mesdames J. P. Dillard, Vinie
Robertson, Janie Harris and Mr.
Perry Dillard went to Porterdale
last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Mack Robinson, of Mon¬
roe, visited her sister, Mrs. F.
C. Wayne, last Friday.
Miss Ruby Cannon spent the
week-end with Miss Lucy Mae
Cox.
Mr, R. M. Boswell and daugh¬
ter, Miss Essie, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Atlanta.
Mr, and Mrs. G. C. Fitzpatrick
and children, of Cornish Moun¬
tain, visited relatives here Sun¬
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Kidd
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
L. C. Johnson Sunday afternoon.
Miss Lilian Bray is visiting
relatives at Monroe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
If yod have any scraps of
wool, ajiy color, give them to the
Girl Scouts to knit a comfort for
the Red Cross. Leave it at the
Library with Mrs. Melton.
Your Country Calls!
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Avreko, Americans!
M*ko thl« war your war.
Every man must prove
Right is Mifht.
Jt means yoHr liberty, If not yeur life.
.Combat German propaganda here.
Attack everything un-American 1
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