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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07

year promises about 400 bushels to the
acre.
Lee Parker. John Ditche. w. Church.
III. w. Shrove and John Jenkins are
owners of large fields which are pro-
ducing paying crops Numerous
smaller patches are under cultivation.
Climate and Soil Good.
The climate and soil offer the best
of conditions for the wcepful vegetable,
which practically never fails to yield
with the rop care. The MO does
not require the favorable conditions so
necessary in the raising of most garden
truck. The greatest danger lies in
early rains which tend to form a crust
upon the surface of the earth when
followed by a lengthy dry spell. The
ground is rich and fertile in this vi
cinlty and has proved to be favorable
fc. the production of onions.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
Well Answered.
From the London Opinion.

A private who had fought bravely
during the Boer war had occasion to
seek employment Of a well-known gem
eral. This private had had the misfor-
tune to lose his nose while in action.
The general was 30 tickled with the
appearance Of the mar that he burst
into loud laughter. to the discontinue
OF the soldier. When his laughter had
subsidized. the general said:
NY good fellow. where did you lose
your noDe?'
Z lost my nose. SIR" said the nettled
private, '1n the same battle that you
lost your head"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
CHIC EVENING GOWNS.
Harper's Bazaar

from k1ATQerS baZar.
Most attractive are the more elabor-
ate dinner gowns Of this season. and
not necessarily extravagantly expen-
sive. The lines are long and graceful,
the foundation Of satin or sof t-inishd
silk. Over this Is net or lace and over
this again a yelling Of black chiffon,
marquisette. or wolfe. de sole. Black
is really the smartest for yelling, but
there are fascinating color schemes
worked out with the foundation of one
color and h yelling OF another. April
cot and green, mauve and blue. pink
and blue. gray and cerise-all these
are combined, while a touch Of deeper
color can give by the girdle OF black
or darker shade OF color. Such gowns
ater. and. no matter how expensive the
material. the general appearance Of
simplicity must be carried out.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07

the South Sioux City patches. where
the industry has not yet expanded
enough t. warrant the Importation Of
more modern facilities for the care. In
September the onions are pulled and
cured upon the ground.
The reports of the prospective Yield
for this season vary somewhat among
the growers. but the general outlook
is optimistic. as 1t has been for rev.
eral years. Every year sees more Of
the Nebraska land devoted to the rails
ing OF onions in preference to other
garden truck and corn. With an un-
limited field for marketing, the danger
Of overproduction Is not q cause OF
worry and with nearly every other
condition favorable 1t is thought that
the onion is destined to be a history
the South Sioux Cityans.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
Saying. Of F.mou. Men.
From the Chicago Tribune

Darius Green-Ouch!
-S Observation-Disclosures nothing
like giving the public a little hot air.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures they call It
petrol or gasoline, you know where 1t
all from.
David-on second thought 1 see that
I ought to wish for larger wings than
those of a love.
Young L~ochinvar-1 can take one
passenger, Miss.
Noah-For long distances. though, I
still prefer a boat.
Hannibal-When I want to ride oyer
the Alps I always use elephants.
Robert Burns-Ho! I wadna trade
my Pegasus for a the airships in crea-
ton.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
CHANGED.

From the outskirts Of the town
Where of old the milestone stood,
Now a stranger, looking down
1 behold the shadowy crown
OF the dark and haunted wood.
Is 1t changed, or am 1 changed?
OH! the oaks are fresh and green,
But the friends with whom I ranged
Through their thickets are estranged
BY the years that Intervene.
Bright as ever flows the sea.
Bright as eve shines the sun;
But alas! they seem to me
Not the sun that used to be,
MOI the tides that used to run.
-LongfellOw.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07

A wide feld is offered in the market
ing of the crop. and the competition
results In good prices. The Sioux City
wholesalers purchase yearly many
hundred bushels of the South Sioux
City vegetable. Representatives of
Kansas City firms are also sent there
ut this time of the year and buy by the
carload. The prospective yield is looked
over n contracts are made in many
cases before the crop is ready for mar
keting.
Requires Much "Wesdino.w
The car of the plants is the most
dis%concerting part of the sure paying
project. The planting is done in April.
after which a sharp lookout is kept
for weeds. The onion patches must be
welded at least four times q season
to bring about a prosperous yield. This
wedding is done generally by hand in
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
rwo eNra,Es in THE FaEg-Foa-ALLA Al THE Llnco oI@ F %ii Noun CT" 1'Sus

American prices rule the financial market:
French chefs dictate what We shall eat.
and American collectors nx the value Of
our art treasures. It appears vi be-
tween them they have very effectually
taken John Bull by the horns.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07

ion dominates in politics. American mil
liopairss are all-powerful h the country:
American rome lead ''soclsty.': Amsn-
can Journalists guide the public: French
~droesuaaksrs set the faahions: foreign
palntsrs and musicians direct our taste:
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
N ss.end Washing.

On sssend Washing.
1--WE just washout out q suit for my
little boy-and now 1t seems too tight
for him."
Hell fit 1t II, right Il you'li wssA
the boy"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07
Better.

WHITEHALL the stores closed on the
day my uncle died.
Tommy-That's nothing. All b
banks closed for three weeks the day
after my pa left town.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-09-07

Who Governs Enolondf
From London Truth.
Who governs England? Colonial opin-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
For Miss Glass and Guests.

Beautiful and elaborate in every
detail was the reception with which
Mrs. J. w. Glass entertained Friday
evening complimentary to her daugh-
Ter and her house guests. Receiving
with the hostess were Misses Gladys
Glass, Tabitha Raglan Of Atlanta and
Onie and Undine Glass of BrOnWood,
Assisting in entertaining were Misses
Minnie Lou Martin and Cleopatra
Varnedoe. With the brilliantly light
ed house, pOrches and lawn and Ell
fective decorations the home was I'M
usually attractive Pink and white
roses combined with ferns were used
in decorating. The punch bowl, which
was in charge of Misses Leona Glass
and Eleanor Crouch, was placed on a
table on the porch and surrounded
with roses and ferns. The color
scheme of pink and white was car
ried out in the ices and cakes served.
Mrs. Glass received her guests wear
ing a handsome lavender lingerie
dress trimmed with lace. Miss Glass
wore a cream messaline. Miss How
ellis dress was all-Over embroidery.
Miss Raglan wore blue silk, Miss Onie
Glass wore blue silk, and Miss I'm
dine Glass wore pink silk. There
were fifty guests to meet the guests
of honor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Miss BaIdwin's Porch Party.

Miss Berta Baldwin was the host
ess at a porch party Thursday after
noon complimentary to her guest,
Miss Ruth Slappey of Albany. There
were two tables of bridge and three
of "42.' The porch was very at
tractive with it's quantities of ported
plants. The prize, a gauze fan, was
won by Miss Ruth Cheatham. The
guests prize was also a fan. At the
conclusion of the game a salad course
was served. Mrs. w. D. Ivey pre-
sided at the punch bowl. Mrs. Ivey
and Misses Florence and Hattie Bald
win assisted in serving and enter
tanning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
A Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Saville enter
tanned at dinner party Saturday
evening in honor of Mr. L. A. Lowrey
of Chicago and Mr.. and Mrs. M. M.
LoWrey of Americas. The house was
prettily decorated for the occasion,
and in the dining room the table had
for it's centerpiece a tall cut glass
vase filled with pink roses. The
place cards were hand-painted, the
design being slices of watermelon.
Those invited were Mr.. i. A. Lowrey,
Mr. and Mrs. NJ M. Lowrey, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Lowrey, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
7. LoWrey, Mrs. Nancy Lowrey and
Mr. John S. Lowrey, Jr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Social Event at Preston.

Miss Kate GOss was hostess Sun
day at a dining given at her beauti-
full home in Preston in honor of
Misses Lucille Morgan of Vienna, Will
lie Bowden of Americas, Ida May
Wilson of Richland, Annie Lou Cole
of PARROT, and Mr.. Ross Dismuke of
Parrott. Miss Goss' guests numbered
twenty, and the dinner was very en-
joyable. There was an abundance of
deliciously good things to eat Miss
Goss has several times before enter
tanned her friends royalty, and each
of her guests returned thanks for
her hospitality.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Mrs. McLain Entertains.

One of the most delightful social
events of the week was the bridge
party Saturday afternoon given by
Mrs. w. A. McLain in honor of Mrs.
E. A Zimmerman of Muskogee, Ok,
Mrs. w. b. Parks of New Orleans,
and Miss Ellie Pickett The game
was played in the front parlors,
where vases of red and pink roses
were arranged with that charm char
acteristic of the hostess The punch
bowl was placed on table covered
with a handsome Mexican drawn
work cloth, and this was festooned
with pretty vines The hostess dis
pensed punch during the afternoon,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
SESSION OF DAWSON SOLONS
FREE LIGHTS AND WATER AND
USE OF STREETS GIVEN FAIR.
Resolution Adopted Requesting the
Southern Express Co. to Make
Delivery at Residences.

]
! A committee of ladies from the
Library Association appeared before
the city council at the August meet
ing of that body, and through Pro-
fessor F. E. Land as spokesman ask
ed that the city give free water and
lights and the use of the streets for
the fair that will be held under the
auspices of the association this fall,
and also to make an appropriation
from the city treasury to be used in
advertising the fair. After some dis
cussion the council voted to give the
free water and lights and the use of
the streets, but the matter of an APP
preparation was continued for fur
ther consideration.
The following resolutions request
ing the Southern Express Co. to
make delivery of packages at the res
licences of the city once day were
unanimously adopted:
BE it resolved that the Southern
Express Co. be asked to put on a
daily delivery of express in the resi-
dence section of Dawson in addition
to the delivery now given the bust
ness section.
BE it resolved further that the
company be asked to install tele-
phone in it's office here that it may
give its patrons service in keeping
with the size of the city and the vol
ume of business given the company
at this office"
The resolutions together with the
petition that was signed by 250 pat
rons of the company at Dawson have
been forwarded to the general super
intendent of the Southern Express
Company for this district
Chairman Whitchard of the street
committee reported that he had Sc
cured the land at a cost of $66. 50 for
the purpose of Strengthening the road
through the lanyard branch swamp.
The action Of the committee was rat
flied.
Permission was given A. j. Hill
to recover and repair the frame shed
at his warehouse in the fire limits.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING.
Mr.. George Odum of Dawson and
Miss LOrena Cobb of SmithviIIe.


A wedding of interest to their
many friends was that of Miss Lorena
Cobb of Smithville and Mr.. George
Odum of this city, which was solemn
lied at the home of the brides pa
rents Wednesday evening.
The house was prettily decorated
in ferns and cut flowers. The color
scheme Of pink and white was car
ried out in detail. The bridal party
stood in front of an improvised altar
of ferns and palms in the parlor,
where the sacred words were spoken
which made the couple man and wife.
The attendants were Miss Florie
Cobb and Mr.. Steve Kenney and Miss
Stella Williams and Mr.. Pierce Chris
tie.
The bridesmaids wore lingerie
dresses Of pink and white. The
brides dress was gray coat suit.
The out-of-town guests were enter
tanned at a six o'clock dinner.
After the ceremony a reception
followed, and ices and cakes were
served in the dining room. The din
ing table was profusely decorated in
pink and white, the centerpiece be-
ing a pond of water surrounded with
green and lighted with pink and
white candles in brass candelabra.
The couple are at home to their
friends on StonewalI street
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
The Bridge Club.

The bridge club was entertained
Wednesday morning by Mrs. D. c..
Pickett. A number of guests were
invited to take the place of alb
sent members. The tables for the
games were placed in the reception
hall and parlor, where quantities of
summer flowers made the place at
tractive. Mrs. J. A. Shields made the
highest score and was given a box of
handkerchiefs. In cutting for the
visitors prize Mrs. R. L. Saville was
the winner of a handmade shirt
waist ruftie. A salad course was
served. Mrs. John Seay and Miss
Ellie Pickett assisted Mrs. Pickett in
entertaining.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Miss McClelland's Reception.

On Wednesday evening Miss John
ME VIII McClelland entertained de-
lightfully about fifty of the younger
set at an informal reception. Pro-
gressive conversation was the feature
of the evening. Roses combined with
ferns and foliage plants were used in
the decorations. Masses of roses and
ferns surrounded the punch bowl,
which was presided over by Mrs. w.
d. Ivey. Delicious ices were served
during the evening.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
For Miss Pickett.

Mrs. J. G. Dean was hostess at
bridge party Tuesday morning given
in honor of Miss Ellie Pickett. The
rooms where the card tables were
placed were fragrant with pink and
white roses, filing vases and bowls
on the mantels and cabinets. The
first prize, a deck of cards, was won
by Mrs. D. c. Pickett. The guests
prize was a silver score pencil. Tea
and sandwiches were served after
the game.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

geStlon or Dyspepsia.

DIGESTIT is a simple, harmless
remedy, containing no harmful drugs
or narcotics. Small tablets, easy to
take. Put up in convenient form for
pocket or hand bag. 1t has been
found to relieve dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, heartburn, sour stomach and
other troubles of the digestive or
gans. Relieves quickly and naturally.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

All the local druggists have sup
ply of DIGESTIT, the new guaran-
teed remedy for stomach troubles.
They have instructions to refund
your money if you are not satisfied.
Buy DIGESTIT with the distinct
understanding that you will come
back to the druggist and demand
your money back, if it does not make
good.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Mrs. ChappelI Entertains

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Guv Chan
peII entertained informally at bridge.
Ihere were two tables, and vases of
roses were prettiIy arranged in the
house. Mrs. T. B. Raines made top
score, and was given deck of cards.
A salad course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
A Delightful Cue.

A most delightful event of Thurs
day was the barbecue given by Mr..
j. c. Dozter at divers mill in COM
pliment to his sister and her guest,
Miss Bertha Moore. There we're six
ty-eight guests present. A new feat
ure of the occasion was the barbe-
cued chicken. The guests amused
themselves with dancing during the
day in the pavilion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Mrs. Wilkinson Entertains.

Mrs. H. A. Wilkinson entertained
at delightful party Thursday after
noon. There were four tables of
bridge and two of "42." Punch was
served in the reception hall by Mrs.
j. D. Bell and Miss Louise McNuIty.
The house was prettily decorated
with ferns and pot plants. No prize
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Matrimonial

Mr.. Jesse c. Kennedy and Miss
Katie Wray Martin were united in
marriage on July 27th, Judge VIM.
M. Daniel of the Twelfth district Off
cfating. The happy couple have
many friends who extend congratula-
tons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

II you are not willing to try Ut.
GESTIT on your druggists gnarou
ty write to the Digestit Co., jackson
Miss They will send you a copnon
for which your druggist will doIivo.
you full soc package of DIGEsrr
without charge. Try it today. Yon
can't lose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Entertainment at Yeomans.

Miss Hattie Belle Bass delightfully."-
entertained last week in honor of
her guest, Miss burden, of Summit.
The evening was spent in progressive
conversation and there was music by
Misses frankie Fielder and Willanne
Gurr. The house was decorated in
pot plants. At late hour cream and
cake were served by Misses Frances
and Nettie Gormley and India Bass.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Mrs. Geise,s Bridge Partr.

Among the delightful events of the
week was the bridge party at which
Mrs. T. c. Geise entertained Thurs
day morning. The house was pref
tily decorated with vases of roses.
Mrs. w. A. McLain made top score
and was given a hand-painted pict-
ure. A salad course was served at
the conclusion of the game on small
tables
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Complimentary to Miss Moore.

Wednesday afternoon Miss Louise
McNulty entertained at bridge and
"42" in honor of Miss Bertha Moore
of Atlanta. The house was prettily
decorated with growing plants. Miss
Sarah McLain made highest score
and was given a deck of cards. The
guest of honor was presented with a
silver pencil. After the game a salad
course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
CUE AND ROAD TALK.
Meeting at Richland on 10th VIII BE
an Event of Interest.

Big preparations are being made
for the meeting of the Southeast Ala
bama-Southwest Georgia Good Roads
Association at Richland on August
18th, which will be attended by del
egates from many of the counties and
towns Of this section and a route Sc
lected for a highway leaving the ma
tional highway at Americas and lead
ing to Mobile, Ala. Terrell will be
represented by DR.. H. A. Wall of
Brentwood, and Messrs. K. S. Worthy
of Dawson, w. S. Thornton of Dover
and ]. A. Ferguson of Graves. One
Of the features of the Richland meet
ing will be a big barbecue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
THE SOCIAL, REALM
By MAY CLARK

and this was followed by cream and
cake at the conclusion of the game.
Mrs. Guy Chappell made top score,
and was given a deck of cards. Mrs.
Zimmerman was awarded the guests
of honor souvenir, a silk girdle cord.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

Miss Chap Saville entertained at
.'42" a recent afternoon compliment
arv to Miss Bertha Moore OF Atlanta
the guest of Miss Susie May Dozler;
Vases of pink roses and graceful
ferns we're used in decorating the
house, and the color scheme OF pink
and green was carried out in every
detail, No prize was given. Cream
and cake were served,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Fresh Seeds.

New crop turnip seed just received.
Send us your orders. Wholesale or
retail. Dawson Drug Co. and Peo-
pies Drug Store. Seven varieties.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09
Leaves For VaIdoSta.

Mr.. John Swain left Monday for
where he will make his
home. Mr.. Swain has many friends
in Dawson who regret his departure.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

was given. A salad course was serv-
ed at the conclusion of the games.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-08-09

One pound of talcum powder
brass top can-odors rose and violet
-25c at Nasworthy's Pharmacy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-09
Mrs. Mcdowell Hopes to Have
/. Luck Like Mrs. Hooker in
Recovering Jewels.

Confident that she would meet With
success equal to that OF Mrs. Oscar
Hooker OF 7OG West Grace Street,
whose stolen jewclry was recently re-
turned TO ncr through an advertise
nent in Tho Times Dispatch. Mrs. II.
y. Mcdowell Of 2ole Jefferson Park,
Is also seeking the aid Of the papers to
recovering jcwelry valued at between
$1,000 and $l,S0o. which was stolen
from her home in November. 1910.
The Hooker jewelry robbery was
placed in the hands of the police, but
no clue as 10 the identity OF the thief
was discovered. and none Of the details
as to the manner OF stealing It was
ever learned. Then Mrs Hooker had
recourse TO the papers She advertised
In Tie Times Dispatch and a few days
ago woman who represented herself
TO be Mrs. I. W. Dawson. Of Seven
Pines, presented herself at the Hooker
residence. and delivered package
which contained all tho stolen jcwclry
except one small pin. The real Mrs.
Dawson appeared two days later, and
cnectually proved that she was not
the woman who had returned the
whatsoever about the theft Tho wo-
man who returned the valuabes ask ed
for no reward In fact, she stated TO
Mr.. Hooker that she did not seek COM
pensation Nevertheless, after a con-
sultation with Mrs. Hooker, Mr. Hooker
gave the woman "A check Tor 5000
which had been offered as a rewa I'd
for the return of the jewclry. Tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-09
Lost Column Is The Best Detectiue

check. which was drawn on the Amer
lean National Bank, has not been
cashed. and 1t has not been returned
to Mr.. Hooker.
Mrs. Hooker and Mrs Mcdowell arc
friends, having become acquainted with
each other according TO Mrs. Nc
Dowcll before Mrs. Rockers marriage.
She learned of the success which Mrs.
lockers advertisement had met with,
and she talked with Mrs. Hooker on
the subject. Then she decided to adopt
the same method.
For the return OF her jewelry Mrs.
Mcdowell offers n liberal reward, and
promises that no questions will be
asked The jewelry Is highly valued.
not only because OF Its intrinsic worth.
hut also because of the sentimental
value which attaches to It. Some OF
1t belonged to Mrs. McDowelrs daugh-
ter, and consisted Of wedding presents
from her husband and father This
Evas stolen from the latters jewelry
drawer: the other was stolen from
Mrs. sicD,owell's private 1cwelry
drawer. The thief evidently worked
ihurriodly. for n $50 gold piece and a
handsome chain were left. The theft
occurred one day when Mrs. Mcdowell!
had gone marketing. Only small chill
dren were left in the house
Detectives were assigned to the case,
and they worked TO find the thief Sus-
piclon attached TO several persons, but
no direct evidence could be procured,
and no further clue has ever been OBJ
tanned.