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WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 2. 1918.
THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS.
MILLEDGEVILLE
THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS
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Vinson Does Manly Thing.
FALLING FOR HUMBUGS.
In spite of the fact there are many channels in which
Southern people might well invest their surplus cash de
rived by the .unusually high prices paid for farm produce
and other products, humbugs are, as usual, reaping their
lmrvtst through the efforts of false claims.
When we come to think of it, it is amazingly queer to
note how easy the average man readily gives way to those
making a habit of carrying on trickery and this very fail
ing on the part of many well-meaning citizens serves to
lessen their real value to iho communities in which they
live. When we awake to the real facts concerning the gen
eral stale of affairs existing in our own communities and
the pressing demands of our government, surely the that
will then copie to pass when men will stop and consider
their duty to themselves, their communities and their coun
try.
During the last few weeks fakirs have been busier in
the South than at any time in the past. While every man
of ordinary intelligence realizes the fact every dollar ac
tually earned by the worthy producer will be sought by the
government during the next few months for the necessary
purpose of carrying on the war force! upon us, the fanciful
interpreter of fraudulent instr intents is losing no time in
working cut his schemes to hold up the public in order to
satisfy his personal desire to make good in his chosen pro
fession.
We are daily being faced with many obligations that de
mand our serious consideration. We must give every possi
ble aid to our soldiers in the camps and on the firing lines
In Europe, it is necessary for us to give attention to many
of those left behind in order that no suffering take place
amongst our women and children on account of lack of food
and raiment. With this state of affairs staring us in the
fare, we wo Id not be doing our duty if we offered encour
agement to lakirs who are making the rounds to swindle
the farmer and the laboring man out of his hard earned
c^h.
Too, after we have fully 'met the demands of our gov
eminent by investing in Liberty Bonds, War Saving Stamps
the Red Cross, the Army Young Mens Christian Association
and other necessary organizations and then find ourselves
with additional surplus, vve can still find other causes that
deserve the consideration of any good citizen. It is only
necessary for us to walk down the streets or take a trip
through one of our rural communities to ascertain some
luntortunate creature who is in needy circumstances. With
cut doubt, we cannot deny this statement aAd certainly no
at:tin possessing the flow of pure human blood would fail
to willingly make a sacrifice to relieve the needy of their
community.
The News has been appraised of the fact that some hood
winking is going on in Baldwin county and this section it
anon undertaking to place on the market, through ceftuin
agents, instruments of questioned quality and worth. Our
advice in such instances is to place no confidence in any
claims made by strangers and to take no stock in any in-
stn nient or product that does not bear the brand of a
standard article and put on sale at a fair price. One is
ihus protected against the practice of unscrupulous dealers,
for advertised and well known goods are standard.
The real solution of the problem o favoidlng being \
swindled is to deal with men whom you have been acquaint
ed with for years and know them to ho reliable. Your
friend and regular dealer could not afford to sell you an
unsatisfactory article, as by doing so his c stumers would
not buy from his a second time and he would soon or later
run himself out of business.
If you take chances on buying an instrument or an ar
ticle that is not well advertised you are laying yourself
liable to considerable loss through misrepresentation.
Your country needs yo.r help, your community needs
you. and foremost of all, consider your duty to your family
and yourself before you make a deal with a man unknown
to you and who comes to you with a proposition to sell you
an article ol questioned reputation. This very matter is
being practiced in this immediate section of Georgia and
you should bear in mind the tricks of the fakir.
From Sandersville Progress.
The postponement of action in the Tenth district nom
inating convention at MilledgeviUe last Thursday was done
at the suggestion of Congressman Carl Vinson, which was
the manly thing to do under the circumstances. Vinson
had received a majority of the county unit votes, which en
titled him to the nomination, and in addition thereto had
also received a majority of the popular votes of the district.
That a man of Watson’s prominence should have been dis
appointed at the result was to he expected. He had been
pulled into the race by the friends of Senator Hardwick
with the expectation of bringing out a big vote and thus
aiding his chances for the nomination for the senatorship.
It was believed that his entrance Into the race would cluse
a tremendous vote to be polled in the Tenth district, and
that all of the country counties would give Watson a de
cided majority. Grout crowds (locked to hear him speak at
each of his appointments. It looked like "the woods were
on fire and the wind was blowing his way." But to the
surprise of the wise politicians there was greater interest
manifested by the people in the support of a candidate
who was known to stand firmly with President Wilson In
he passage of measures for the prosecution of the war
against brutal Germany than there was for the political
triumph of either Watson or Hardwick, and many of those
ho did not manliest this interest and would ordinarily
ote for either or both of them under other circumstances,
were entirely apathetic and did not go to the polls to vote.
Consequently when the returns were in from the twelve
counties of this district it was found that Vinson had a
majority both ways.
Watson decided to contest the vote in three counties
which had given a majority for Vinson and the matter is
ow under advisement for action. In another portion of
his issue will he found several articles bearing upon the
contest.
In Wassington county there was some irregularity, hut
his was in favor of Watson. In the 96Ut district, in the
Northern section of the county, two men were allowed to
dte who were not registered. They produced their com-
nutation road tax receipts to show that they Were entitled
n vote, and while one of the managers protested the other
wo declared that they were enti led to vote and their bal
lots wore cast and counted. It is reported that there were
other irregularities in other districts, and it is beiieved that
if all of the disqualified votes in this county had been el
iminated Vinson would have received a majority instead of
Watson.
SAVE FRUIT PITS AND
SHELLS.
The eo-operatlon of every boy and
girl, every man and woman and every
organization in the country is needed
in the campaign to procure materials
with which to combat the German
poison gas.
One of the essentials in the gas mask
designed to protect o>iir soldiers
against poison gas is carbon. As the
quality of the carbon determines in a
large measure the efficiency of the gas
mask, It is exceedingly important that
every effort be made to procure those
materials from which the best carbon
can be procured.
There is a serious shortage of the
best raw materials. To furnish the
soldiers with the best makes we must
Have the support of every individual
In the country in the campaign being
inaugurated to collect the needed ma
terials.
LIST OF MATERIALS.
Below is a list of fruit pits and nut
Delia to be collected. Most of these
materials are now going to waste.
When it is realized that these waste
materials can help save the lives of
our soldiers, every effort will be made
to see that no more go to waste;
Peach stones or pits.
Apricot pits.
Pu ne pits.
Plum Pits
Olive pits.
Date pits.
Cherry pits.
Brazil nut shells.
The shells of hickory nuts, walnuts
and butter nuts.
annij
Cotton Prices Are to Be Fixed.
•Tom The Progressive Farmer.
At a conference last week between President Wilsqji
and Southern Senators and Congressmen, it is reported
that the President declined to recede from his position in
regard to cotton price fixing. A committee is to he ap
pointed to investigate and report on the problem and in
the meantime another committee, it is .understood, will
In gin buying cotton for the United States and her tallies at
a fixed price.
What this prtce will be we do not know; but in fixing
prices on wheat, steel and Iron, wool and other raw ma
terials, we do not believe the Government has .been unfair
to the producer, and we do not believe the price fixed for
cotton will be unfair to the cotton grower. Of course, in
large areas of the Southwest, in Texas and Oklahoma par
ticularly, a price of even a dollar a pound would not give
growers a profit, for drouth in those sections has caused an
almost total crop failure.
It is wholl ya question, it seems to us, of doing whatever
is best for the co.. ntry as a whole and our allies. If doing
DIRECTIONS—All pith should he
thoroughly dried in ovens or in the
sun beiore delivery to a central col-
.ection point. This is very important,
and nil individuals, restaurants, hotels
and others who can possibly arrange
.o dry the pits or seeds which they
produce should do so.
Pits in cherries imported in brine
from Italy should not be included. On-
y lilts from native cherries can be
used.
Large quantities of hickory nuts,
walnuts and butter nuts may be found
in various parts of the country. Only
a limited quantity of these nuts are
now gathered and opened. As the
meats are valuable food, and as the
gas defense division needs the shells,
it is hoped that the Boy Scouts, Girl
Scouts and the farmer hoys and girls
throughout the cc- ntry will collect as
largo quantities as possible, extract
i he meats, which have a good market
value, and give the shells to the Gov
ernment. Although the.whole nut can
be used, it is preferred that none bo
shipped unless nonedible or unless
there is insufficient labor to extract
the meats.
All the above materials can he sent
together. It is not necessary to keep
each kind of pit or seed or nut shell
separate.
No material of any sort whatsoever
not mentioned above should he sent.
Two hundred peach pits will pro-
this necessitates price-fixing then no patriotic man run be
... , , , ... , „ ... . duce enough carbon for one gas mask
against it. We hope and believe a price will be named high i
enough to afford the grower an adequate return for his la
bor. To insure this result, however, cotton growers should
furnish our Congressman, Department of Agriculture of
ficials, and price-fixing committees all the information pos
sible as to what constitutes a lair price. Speak now if you
are interested.
A Needed Rule.
The-decision of the Supreme Court annulling the Federal
Child Labor Law provoked general regret. That law was a
social advance. A vast deal of intelligent humanitarian ef
fort was expended to get it enacted
will and the conscience of a majority of the people. Four
out oi the nine justices—certainly not inferior to their fel
lows in learning and ability—declared, on tbo responsibility
of their high office, that this law is not in conflict with iho
Constitution of the United States. The other five say it is.
Admi; that an Act of Congress which contravenes the
Con litution must lie held invalid. Yet the contravention
Ought to be clear and indubitable. W’hen the question is
BELL 1
Splendid Showing
COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES
That women will wear for fall and winter. SpeJ
cial introductory Sale. We invite your early inspection]
Shop with us and you are only a few doors from Fiftl
Avenue.
Seven po nds of nuts will also produce
enough carbon for one mask.
American Red Cross In Charge.
Whiie the co-operation of every or
ganization is sought, the American
Red Cross, which has an organization
in every community in the country,
will take charge of (he campaign in
each town and community, co-operat
ing closely with other organizations,
and particularly the food adminlstr
tion, which through its close contact
with the hotels and restaurants, will
bo in position to collect large quanti
ties of these materla.s to be turned
It represented the lover to the Red Cross for shipment
j The Red Cross will give out needed
information and make announcements
| to the people.
The Red Cross will arrange for
centrally located depositories and an
nounce their locations in the weekly
papers.
The Rod Cross will accept collec
tions from all sources and make ar
rangements (according to instructions)
desired
so dubious that four justices out of nine can see no con-
stiiullonal inhibition, the people and Congress ought to be Jfor shipping materials to th
gi;en the benefit of the doubt, particularly in the case of an points.
important act like this Child Labor Law, which represents ' Individuals should help make liouse-
a distinct social advance. to-house canvasses, offer services of
Nobody knows now that this act exceeded the cons!itu- automobiles for collecting and help
tionai [lowers of Congress. That i3 an open, debatable'.attend to bagging and shipping and
question. All anybody knows is that five justices out of I other necessary work,
nine thought it did. A mere accident of somewhat ditfierent i Any of the above materials mention'
temperamental slant on tiie part of a single justice would led. no matter how old, are accepted,
have given American childhood iho protection of this act. provided they are sound and are ihor-
If a unanimous bench had decided against the act the de-1 ouglily dried.
MORE THAN 1#0 NEW DRESSES
Of supreme interest to the well-dressed Woman. Tricollette Sat
ins, Serges, Wool Jerseys, Satin and Georgette combinations. Satin
and Serge Combinations. Some with girdles and sashes and some with
panels. Some richly embroidered.. A collection of the smartest and
newest models in all the newest materials.
$16.75, $19, $24.75, $35, $45 and up to $75.
Special Sale of
Ladies's Skirts
The models are entirely new. The
cloths are entirely new. Stripes and
plaids. Specially priced.
nesf
$10, $15, $19 and $22.50.
About the best thing one can say. when asked if he lias
heard the latest war rumor which in any way reflects dis
credit upon our Government or our allies, is: “No. This
is the first time I have heard that one, and I shall take
pains forthwith to forget it. Jt is merely another German
lie.’’ Then advise the person who asks him ‘about the
“report" to make no further inquiries about it. livery time
one repeats a r mor )io is adding momentum to German
propaganda.
w
It is doubtful if a more important
appeal than this one has been made to
the people of the country since war
cision would have been accepted without question, for then
the public would have had no doubt that the act was un
constitutional and ought to fail.
We need no constitutional amendment. We need merely I was declared,
u rule or agreement, by the court that it will annul no Act j HELP US GIVE THE BOYS OVER
of Congress unless the case against it is so clear that at | THERE THE BEST GAS MASK,
least seven justices out of nine concur in condemning It. | Gas Defense Division, Chemical
Annulling acts of Congress when the case is so questionable Warfare eSrviee, U. S. A., No. 19 W.
that the vote stands four to tlve Is an encroachment upon 44th Street, New York,
the legislative field. Saturday Evening Post. !
The i> h’in Tribune haa floun I that Watson is a poor TUESDAY’S MARKETS
loser. The Tribune is making a discovery that a lot of !
Middling Cotton 33 c
New Tailored
Suits
Very handsome models; Ox
fords, Silvertones and Velour
Clbths. Many ol the coats with
notches and novel convertible
collars. Many richly trimmed
with fur. Modestly priced—
$29.75, $35, $39.75,
$45 and $59.
Just in—a New shipment of ladies’ un
derwear. Union Suits and Jests for
ladies, Misses and Children.
Union Suits, $1 and $1.50.
Vests, $1 and $1.50.
Children’s Union Suits, $1
and $1.50.
others have found out long ago. lie is not only a poor Cotton ’| eedi per buahel! T.1! , $1 02
loser, I ut when he gets his hack to the wall he is a quick ' Fresh Eggs 50c
quitter. Savannah Press. j No - 1 - Butter, per pound '.’. .50c
i No. 2 Butter, per pound 45c
Ladies Fine
Shoes
Cousin’s and Selby’s; dull leathers,
Patents, whites, greys and browns.
$5.00, $7.50, $10.00
and $14.00
You can now enlist. Get in the
big drive. Help our boys go
over the top.
If you are too old to shoot a rifle,
buy Liberty Bonds and War
Savings Stamps. The drive is
now on.
. E. Bell