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MJLLEDGEVILLE GEORGIA
THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS
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ti THE FARM LABOR PROBLEM.
T Probably one of the most important problems now
confronting us is that of securing labor with which to
cultivate our farms and to harvest agricultural pro
duction. - T
Relative to the situation now staring us in the face
in this matter of help on the farms, the state depart
ment of agriculture has issued the following statement,
which gives us much room for thought:
The question of obtaining a sufficient amount of
j labor upon the farms is the one that is bothering
J the farmers of our state more than any other,
j In order to maintain as nearly as possible the nor
mal supply of farm labor, the farmer must draw
; upon other than the usual sources. The most im
portant of these will probably be the following:
x. Retired farmers from the small towns and
villages, especially at the critical periods, such as
i planting and harvesting.
j 2. Merchants and other business men from the
| country towns and villages. These can usually
get away from their business for a few days at a
| time, especially during the frmers’ rush seasons,
, when business is very quiet in town.
3. Boys of high school age who do not normally
work on farms.
j 4. Women workers for some of the lighter
I work of the farm.
] 5. Other workers, especially those who have
| had more or less farm experience, who are engag-
j e d in less essential industries, many of which will
j no doubt be curtailed if the war continues for any
| length of time.
The opportunity of the city and townfolks to
help the farmer is here. Those who can offer
j their services are requested to register their names
ami addresses with the county demonstration
agent, or with the secretary of the chamber of
i commerce or board of trade, or with the federal
state employment bureau, wherever there is one,
1 or with j. it. Bodenhamer, farm help specialist.
| Secretary of Agriculture Houston has recently
} issued a statement in which he says:
I Farmers have done and will continue to do their
part. They have planted generously. They will
1 need the assistance in cultivation and harvesting
of many additional laborers. The critical factors
| in crop production after planting will be weather
j and labor. Weather is beyond human control, but
j the necessary labor for cultivating and harvesting
j the food crops planted by the farmers of this coun-
, try must be supplied when and where most needed.
“The Department of Agriculture and Labor are
co-operating-nnd are taking every step possible to
help the farmers secure labor. It now devolves
I upon the cities and towns to lend assistance. This
• i duty exists in peace times because the urban com-
j munlties are vitally dependent upon the back coun-
i try for their very existence; some owe their very
j j being to the surrounding rural districts. In this
emergency they must labor with other agencies to
! ) soe that the crops are cultivated and harvested. I
trust that the thoughtful people of the towns and
1 cities will realize that upon the cities rests the re
sponsibility of furnishing the necessary supple-
, rnent of man power.’’
As to what shall be the result of such statements a
hard to sav. How
HOLDING DOWN TYPHOID FF.YF.R.
One of the most important measures confronting
flic American people at this particular time, especially,
is that of providing means for the preservation of
American manhood. Unless we take steps to combat
diseases springing up amongst our population, our foes
here at home are likely to be as deadly and destrictive
to us as our European enemies. That statement seems
rather broad, though if we are to accept the advices of
our most eminent medical authorities, facts have been
obtained to substantiate the full claim.
Many diseases such as we are enabled to ward off
arc responsible in a great measure for the high death
rate of this country, yet we are failing to take steps to
even handle cases of this particular nature, let alone
the spreading of diseases that are beyond the control
of the medical profession. Evidencing the value of ty
phoid vaccination. Dr. J. A. Price, formerly of this_city
and a physician who has always shown much interest
in the matter of protecting the health of the people, has
furnished The News the following editorial clipping
from the Chattanooga Times, which deals with the
work being accomplished by the military authorities at
Fort Oglethorpe:
By the courtesy of Cel. Munston and officers asso
ciated with him at Camp Greenleaf The Times is en
abled this morning to present some interesting figures
anil facts with reference to the health record at Chlck-
amauga park. The record is an exceptional one, and *
In the judgment of well-informed men Is not excelled
by any camp of consequence or cantonment In the
country.
From the office of the registrar of United States hos
pital No. 14, which is the official designation of the
medical institution at Fort Oglethorpe, the following
farts are obtained:
The average number of men in camp for the past
three months has been 28."GO.
The average number of admi-sions to the hospital
per month fer the past three months has been 1,516
(an average of 50 and a fraction per day). The admis
sions include all entrants entitled to hospital - treat
ment. for private diseases.
The avtrage mortality per month per thosand
troops for the past three months has been .564 (an in-
fitesimal fraction over one man out cf every 2.000).
The average morbidity per month per thousand
troops for past three months has been 5.1.10.
Not a single case of typhoid has developed at Chica-
mauga among the troops since the mobilization began.
The only cases of typhoid. twenty-three in number,
were confined to warrant officers among the German
prisoners, all of whom it developed had not been in
oculated.
This remarkable bf not cne single case of typhoid
being recorded at the hospital is exceptionally gratify
ing. No higher attestation could be made to the ef
ficiency of inoculation and no more eloquent tribute
could be paid to the authorities in establishing the
healthful environments afferded troops in Chicamauga
park.
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RED CROSS WORK IN EUROPE
cited in the foreg; ing, it would b
ever, we need not doubt the prediction that we are go
ing to find it necessary to make some radical changes
in the occupations of many men in this country, and
when we say this country we make the same applica
tion in one place or section as we do in another.
, We are at war and as long as we are waging the fight
we are going to find it necessary to bring about an ag
ricultural production sufficient to keep up both our
producing and our consuming forces.
“Does your son who is abruad with the troops understand
French ?" ET
“Oh, yes; hut he says the people he meets there don't
seem to.”—Baltimore American.
By B. VAN VORST
A small incident sometimes illuminates a whole situation.
Abcut a month ago 1 was with one of the Red Cross
workers in Paris when' a message was brought to her, a
hurry call. Some one came in from a town in the suburbs
to say that an American soldier, desperately ill with pneu
monia had been carried into a hospital where he was ly
ing alone, without friends, thousands of miles from those
he lived and surrounded by people who spoke, only French
which he did not understand.
We gathered up a few things which we thought might
be of use; as we set out, another Red Cross worker tjoHned
us. She was carrying a big bunch of American Beauty
roses. Of course, with a war tax of 10 per cent, such ns
exists in Paris even on rtewers, we looked askance at this
extravagant bouquet.
When we got into the hospital ward it wasn't hard to
pick out the American boy; his hair was so blond, and his
cheeks were flaming with fever. He was terribly ill, and
his eyes had that vacant expression that seems to be
searching in vain for a familiar face.
We laid the roses on the bed. The boy lifted himself up,
he closed his arms around the flowers and sank back with
them, held clr.se to his breast. From that moment he be
gan to get well.
Another night, down fairly near the front we were serv
ing hot cofTee and sandwiches to the "Sammies.'' One of
them stood tor a long time leaning against the canteen
counter, asking for nothing, but Just staring at us. .Finally
he said in a low tone:
"Gee, but 1 wish I could see my wife tonight.’’
Sc it goes. Man doesn’t fight with war engines only; he
lights with his heart and his soi l and these have got to be
sustained. The Red Cross is the American Soldier's best
tie with home. When you give to the Red Cross, realize
what you are giving for, then giving will he a jov and not
a sacrifice. Think less about the war; feel it more!
UNION POINT ITEMS.
Mrs. E. R. Hines, Mrs. J. L. Beeson,
Mr. and Mrs. Leo. Joseph, Miss Sue C.
Clbaton and two of the young lady
member^' of the Senior class of the
Georgia Normal and Industrial Col
lege were visitors at the meeting of
the Union Point Community Club held
Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lester, of Oco
nee, have the sympathy of their many
friends here in the death of their two
little gorls, three and five years of age.
and whose deaths came within 12
hours of each other. Their remains
were interred in the Black Springs
cemetery. It is said Mr. and Mrs.
Lester have three other children who
are very ill at this time.
Mrs. C. W. Ennis is undergoing an
operation at a hospital !n Sandersvillo.
Her many friends wish fer her a
speedy recovery.
Mr, Walter Hardie, of Charlotte, N.
C., has been visiting home folks here
for several days.
Miss Mattie Bayne Ennis, who is at
tending the State Normal School at
Athens, wrb called home recently on
account of the serious Illness of her
mother, Mrs. C. W. Ennis.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Pound and family
and Miss Jessie Butts, of Devereux,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ho
mer Barnes the past week-end.
Mrs Harper P. Tucker, president of
the Union Point Community Club, at
tended the convention of the Feder
ated Woman's Clubs of the Tenth Dis
trict, which was held in Sparta.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Veal and daugh
ter, of Deepstep, were recent visitors
to relatives here.
They Always Look Right
WITH THE EDITORS.
"Johnny, I don't believe you've studied your geography."
"No, mum: I heard pa say the map of the world was chang
ing every day, an' I thought I d watt a few years till things
got settled."
* ' 1
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An old darkey appeared in the doctor's office one morn
ing, plainly ery low in his mind. The doctor, recoguizing
ids o|, patient, greeted him In his most "inspirng manner.
Well, Elijah, how Is the rheumatism these days?’’ "Poor
ly, pc rly, sab!" replied Elijah, dejectedly. "Belieb me,
Marse Doctor, I'se- jest a movin’ picture ob pain!"—Wom
an’s home Companicn.
LET GEORGE DO IT.
Every now and then, some fellcw takes us ofT to one side
and mentions something or somebody that is all wrong,
and in a whisper asks us to give it the devil in The News
And when we inform the fellow that we will gladly insert
any comment he may send us over his signature he 1s mrm
hey want these things done, but want the editor to shoul
der the responsibility.—Commerce News.
Such is the experience cf every country editor. Some
lolks imagine the newspaper is a clearing house for all ills
of the community and the editor is, the man to right all
the wrongs of the universe. He is also the goat for every
emergency when a goat is required.
People ask the editor to say things they would'not dare
say themselves and if they get him into trouble they walk
off and leave him the bag to hold.
And it is a very difficult matter for the newspaper the
teacher, the preacher, or even Jesus of Nazareth,to please
everybody.—The Walton Tribune.
? , any , rlas8 of l ,e °P |e under the canopy of heav-
° >e muz * ,ed saKSed. shackled, confined and
pu at hard laber on the b-treots and public roads it i» thi.
patent medicine venders and spielers. The country Is full
of such trash, and the people are being separated from
(he.r money at a rapid rate. A black-face co-calledcome-
Ilian can draw a larger crowd on the streets in 10 minutes
Why rfjtT'X ‘° “ ! >iUrioUc nteeUng In a whole day.
W hy it is so hard to explain. If the various towns and
.....><1 refuse to grant permission to these fakirs to
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