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PEARSON TRIBUNE. Published Weekly by Tribune Publishing Company. 15. T. ALLEN, Editor. Knterecl at the Pontofftce In Pearson, Georgia, as mail matter of the second class. Hubscrlptlon price, sl.ooa year in advance. JSPtr All hall to the American eagle. Proud bird of freedom, all hall! Thy spotless name no man can Inveigle. (n put salt on thy beautiful tall. Athens has requested the 1918 session of the Georgia weekly press association, and doubtless her re quest will be granted. If the Russians were in (leorgia now they would find the weather too hot to run. Very few Poor gians run anyway; it’s tiresome, and they don’t like to get tired. The American troops in France have selected the soubriquet of "Ameses,” arranged by using the letters “Am” from American and "Ex” from Expedition and "Es” wakes it plural The people are being warned against (Ins use of court plaster. Some of the plaster now on the market is infected with tetanus germs, which is likely to produce death. These plasters are maim factored by German chemists and the tetanus germs added for hellish purposes. Senator 11. \V. Hopkins gives out tile information that the late Jtidsou L. Hand did not will the 20,000 gallons of wine to the State tUniversity—it was a sort of death bed request that the Cniver sity have it. The legislat are should not waste any time trying to dis pose of it. Hand’s wine should be poured into the gull -r where oili er people's liquor has been poured. The poslollice depart ment is in sisting that patrons shall use the highest denomination stamp neees sary to carry their letter or pack} age to its destination. 'Phis is done for economy sake. The de part ment wants you to put one 2 cent stamp on an ordinary letter and not two I cent stamps. While a lot of rich men favor compulsory drafting of men be tween 21 31, we have yet to find one who favors the compulsory drafting of all money a man has over SIO,OOO if necessary. If the government can take A’s life it self, why shouldn’t it take IPs uumeyt—Hutler I terald. The following from the Editor of the ('laxton Knserprise lias the right ring. Roy Swindle is a full grown man and patriot: "We reg istered; our number was drawn. Wo are single and physically lit: our occupation does not exempt us. Good morning, Frenehy, how do you do. Tommy. Guess you have room for one more, eh? Treason is stalking abroad in Hit' land, and it is apparent that the strong arm of military law will have to Pie invoked to stay the disaffection. The constitutionality of the selective draft is being questioned in every nook and corner of the land. What will the harvest Pie? It is to Pie hoped this foolishness will stop before dire consequences ensue. The Yidalia Advance says, in opposition to the legislature ac cepting Rowdoti College. ‘‘We have colleges enough to take care of now. The common schools of the Slate need our attention now more than any other part of our edu cational work," More and bettor rural schools should lie the slogan. The teachers in the State's schools of higher education gel their monthly salaries when due, but the rural liodagoguo get-- his ot hers promptly if discounted. It is a disgrace upon the State’s iair n imo. WHY? The various religious denomin ations throughout America are vicing with each other in raising funds for the purpose of sending missionaries to foreign lands to teach Christ and Christian civil i/at ion to the peoples they find. There is so much inconsistency in the lives of our own American people the Tribune has often won dered: Why send missionaries to China to teach against “foot binding,” when our people are setting the hideous example of wearing “stilted” shoes, which deform the feet, paralyze the nether limbs and wreck the health of those who indulge? Why send missionaries to China to inveigh against “Smoking (fpium,” when our own people de fill- and render themselves filthy with the use of tobacco, wrecking their nervous system and destroy ing their vision. Dr. Calhoun, the eminent eye specialist, was very pronounced in his opinion that tobacco smoking would destroy one’s eyesight. It is insidious in its work and the victim never realizes it until too late to apply a remedy, if il stopped with the one victim, it might not be so bad, but it is not so; the evil of dis eased eyes is transmitted to the third and fourth generation and, perhaps, then some. Why send missionaries to China or other foreign lands to insist upon decency and simplicity in dress, when our home society per mils and winks at short skirts and extremely deeolette bodices. Il is nothing unusual (o see maidens, twelve to fourteen years of age. taking their afternoon strolls weal ing skirts barely reaching to their knees, and waists that practically expose their entire busts. The Christ, in his memorable sermon on the amount, taught the people to “First east out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shall thou see clearly to east out the mote out of thy brother's eye.” To act otherwise would be exceedingly hypocritical. Like wise, prayer without service, helpful example, is lifeless; it pro eeeds no further than the lips. May thi‘ church membership learn to lead clean, consistent lives every day, honor God according to His wisdom as shown them in His Holy Word, then they can teach God's truth to transgressors and sinners will be converted from the error of lheir ways. GETTING CLOSE TO HOME Now that the work of drawing those who registered under the provisions of t he select ive conserip lion act lias been completed and the names of those selected for the first contingent given out, the sig nitieanee of the war is brought home to the average American with greater force t ban ever before. Heretofore the war has been a ra tlier impersonal thing in the lives of most Americans, but now, with young men from every community getting ready to join the colors, it seems nearer t han ever. It is to be expected that exami nation of the men drawn for ser vice and passing on claims for ex emption will proceed rapidly now as it seems to be the intention of the government to have the first contingent in camp by the first of September. By that time the first officers training camp will have completed its work and the men to command the first army will be ready. The call for the seeon contingent will not long be delayed. Three months' training is all the first contingent will receive in this country, as their military educa tion will be finished back of the trenches somewhere in France. As soon as they vacate the canton ments in this country, the second call for men may be expected, and as the national camps may be emp tied sooner, it is possible that in four months from now two addi tional contingents may have been PEARSON TRIBUNE, AUGUST 3, 1917 Repair Work a Specialty I wish to an nounce that I have procured the agency for DORT CARS and if you are in the market 1 would be glad to give you a demonstration. PRICE $780.00 Tires, Tubes, Etc in Stock called to arms. It has seemed I hat a long time has elapsed since the declaration of war and the draw ing of the first names, but when it is known that supplies and equipment had to be provided before the men could be called out, and since it is under stood that these will be ready for the first draft of men, it will read ily be seen that the W ar Depart meat has not been asleep on the job. The task has been a inonu mental one. but il will be easier from now on. — W are County Fro gress. Vocational Training In Agriculture With the passage of the SMITH HUGHES bill providing for federal aid In the establishment of vocational schools In the various states, the "trades school" movement in the Unit ed States wilt receive a great impe tus. In Georgia alone hundreds of teachers In agriculture will be requir ed, for the near future will see voca tional training offered In the schools of every county. Now is the time for teachers to prepare for the work. The summer term at the College of Agriculture open July 2. Announce ment upon application. Summer Short Courses In Agriculture As an outgrowth of the boys' and girls’ club work in Georgia, there has been developed at the College of Agri culture special short courses for club winners and .for any others who care to attend. Expenses are very ltfw and a splendid opportunity is given the boys and girls to gain specialized agri cultural knowledge. For the boys there is instruction in soils and fertil izers, seeil selection, rotation of crops, growing live stock, dairying, farm ma chinery, poultry, orchard management and gardening; for ihe girls, instruc tion in home economics, cooking, sew ing, canning, home gardening, home sanitation and home nursing. The en rollment for 1916 was 267; this year it should exceed 100. A circular descrip tive of the work may be had free upon application to the College of Agricul ture. Diversification Of Crops Vs. System Andrew M. Boule, President Georgia State College of Agriculture. A system, like a habit, ntay or may not be a desirable feature. Often It may stand iu the way of distinct ad vancement. No one has any argument against diversification of crops, and especially in the present crisis, yet the movement progresses slowly. Just why is this? Briefly: 1. On account of the cotton ware house system which permits of the handling of one crop only. 2. On account of the restricted credit which now exists confining the farmer’s effort largely to the produc tion of one crop. 3. On account of the small capital possessed by the average farmer which effectually prevents his branching out into new fields. 4. On account of the large percen tage of tenant farmers who do not think for themselves and who are willing to travel in the old rut just so long as they make a living. 5. On account of the failure to han dle diversified crops profitably which has been the experience of hundreds of growers, because of the fact that our market facilities are not properly organized. It is imperative that all of our peo ple work together in the solu'ion of this problem; the farmers must have j 'he cooperation of the business men. I HAMILTON’S GARAGE YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED Conserve Life By Conserving Food Andrew M. Soule, President Georgia State College of Agriculture. During the coming year, and per haps for several years, the United States will be called upon to supply the food requirement a of her allies as well as her own civilian popula tion. Above all it is imperative that the armies have sufficient supplies, even though the folks at home suffer hunger. Only by each person doing hi> share can the war be brought to a successful conclusion. The soldier boys do their part in fighting a ruth less foe; your part is to produce and conserve the food supplies. Your duty Is: 1 To grow staple fruit, garden and farm crops, new and untried crops alone. 2. To organise community farm la bor so as to utilize farm machinery to the best advantage. A traction en gine in a community should be kept busy. Business men should club to gether to furnish machinery to farm ers who cannot afford to purchase at present. 3 To assist the Demonstration and Canning Club Agents In their work. F'ery family should can or evaporate sufficient vegetables and fruits for their owu needs. In addition a hand some profit may be derived from the surplus. 4. Each community should take stock of its resources and requlre mtbits. Strive to make your commun ity Independent. Organize a local de fense league. Chicken Makes Remarkable Record What is believed to be a World's Record has been made by a Barred I’lymouth Rock pullet hatched January Ist. This* pullet began laying April 25th, 3 months anj 25 days after hatching. Another pullet began lay ing at 1 months of age. These birds were bred, hatched and fed to lay at the Poultry Division of ihe Georgia Slate College of Agriculture. Future Prosperity and Diversification of Crops Georgia stands second in the pro duction of cotton. She can hold her place in the total value of faint crops if iter people profit by the opportun ities she offers. Though her planters may suffer temporary lews by diversi fication they will more than balance* the account in the increased produc tion of dairy products, beef and pork, poultry, peanuts, velvet beaus, pota toes, fruits, vegetables and cereals. Evaporated Fruits and Vegetables Miss Lois Dowdle, Assistant State Su pervisor Home Economics. The can shortage this year threat ens to be acute, large manufacturers claiming a shortage of 100,000,000. Un der ordinary circumstances it would be possible for a family to can suf ctent fruits and vegetables for their own use, thus liberating the supply from the packers for shipment to the allies. Home canning now seems to be out of the question and the prob lem Is how to best preserve foods for winter use. The solution is the home evaporator. All kinds of vegetables, in cluding potatoes, beans, corn, peas, rumpkin and the more delicate root crops may be dried, in which condi tion this material will keep indefinite ly. Evaporated vegetables and fruits, when properly prepared, are more pal atable and nutritious than canned goods. In addition there is the lower cost of preparation and the ease of storing over winter. A home evapora tor may be made by any one who knows how to handle carpenter tools and at a very low first cost. Plans for construction and directions for evaporation may be had from your jCarming Club Agent, jdakg U A gyinfc tefcAfia bar at once, I / £ ? \ V* \ Excursion Fares VIA. G. S. & F. Ry. Account of the following Special Occasions. G. S. A. F. Ry. will sell teduced round trip fares from coupon stat ion. Black Moutain and Ridgcrest, N. C: Numerous Special occasions, during May, June, July and August. Dates of sale and limits u|>on application. The above excursion fares are open to the public. Excursion fares also on sale to Mountain and Seashore resorts. For complete informat ion as to fares and schedules call on any ticket agent, G. S. A F. Ry., or address J. W. JAMISON, T.P.A.orC. B. RHODES, G.P.A. MACON, GEORCIA SPECiAL OCCASION FARES VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE “Standard Railroad of the South” MONTE AG LF AND SEW AN FE, TENN Religious Conference. Tickets on sale •Inly 6 7-13-21. August 3-6-9-16-17 and 22. Limit Sept. sth, 1917. MACON. GA GT’OOF of America. Tickets on sale (From points in Georgia only) August 121314th. Limit Aug. 21st, 1917. For information as to fares, schedules, etc., call on or write: A. R. HOUSE. Ticket Agent PEARSON, GA. Low Excursion Fares to Atlanta Account Convention Woodmen of the World The A. B. A A. Railway will sell tickets from all Agency stations in Alabama and Georgia. .I«ly 8-9-10-llth. Tickets sold on the first two dates will be good returning until J u j v 25tli. Tickets sold on the last two dates, good returning July 15tn- The entertainment Committee has arranged three days of public entertainment for visiting Woodmen and’their friends. These dates are July 11th, 12th, 13th. The A. B. &A. offers double daily service to Atlanta with sleeping cars on night trains from fTaycross. Thomasville and intermediate stations. W. W. Croxton, G. A. A. Fire-proof Building I also carry a full line of tires, tubes and other auto accessories in We also make a specialty of re pairing autos and my prices are reasonable. PHONE No. 57. Satisfaction guaranteed The Best Way Is to take your Shoes to Martin’s Shoe Shot) before they wear too long * Thirty Miles to the next Shop. Located in Adams Garage Building, look for sign- J. S. Martin, Pearson, Ga.