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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
A CASE OF WHO'S WHO

Atlanta, Ga, May S.-When a doc
tors orders conflict with the law, it
seems up to his patient to choose
whether he will disobey the doctor
and die or disobey the law and go to
Jail.
The higher courts have been called
upon to pass on the case of Tony
Buttlnskie, whose name is real,
though it sounds like Joke and who
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09

when caught with liquor i'll his pos
session, explained that his doctor had
ordered him to use it in sparing guam
titles for his health.
Tony was fined and given thirty
days in the stockade, and now he's
going to take up his case and see
what the higher courts have to say
on his dilemma.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
Spraying Canta oupes

Many OF our readers being finan-
cially interested in growing canta-
loupes we have gone to some trouble
to secure such information as may be
OF value to the growers in this section,
especially so since experiments in
spraying have already been made
here last year. In response to our
request Prof. Firor writes:
Mr.. |. Gclders,
Fitzgerald, Ga,
Dear Sir:
In reference to the spraying of
cantaloupes at Fitzgerald last year
and our conversation concerning the
same, | am enclosing herewith a copy
Of my circular on Commercial Can
taloupe Growing in Georgia" In this
YOU will find discussion on spraying
cantaloupes, also a picture taken lie
Mir. Dorminey's field.
In 1915 at the request of Mr..
Marshburn | went to Fitzgerald on
the 3rd OF July Mr.. Marshburn wrote
me that the vines were dying in many
of the fields. Mr.. Dorminey took me
out to his cantaloupe field and Oh ex-
animation found that the foliage
had been completely killed by fun
gus disease. This fungus develops
most rapidly during>hot, rainy wealth
err 1t will sometimes destroy an en-
tire field i'll three of four days.
suggested to Mr. Dorminy at that
time that he let me spray portion a
portion of his field the following year.
AS consequence, in 1916 I sprayed a
portion of his cantaloupe field The
part sprayed was that lying across
the plantation road from the place
where the cantaloupes were planted
year before. In other words, the
field to the left of the road was plant
ed in 1915 and that to the right in
1916. This was selected because it
was expected to die more quickly
than any of the other vines. On June
End, an application of ALSO Bor-
deauX mixture was made. On June
10Th this was repeated. On July 4th
the vines lying next to the sprayed
plat had died from the fungus dis
ease. The cantaloupes on these vines,
which had not matured, were insipid
and worthless On the sprayed patch
the vines were heavier and the can
taloupes were maturing normally
These cantaloupes were just as
sweet as those which were first gath
cred from the field. On July 10Th, the
field was visited again and although
the crab grass had grown very thick
among the vines, they were still in a
healthy condition and maturing mel
ons.
| am hoping to put down some
more demonstration in the Fitzger-
''iu SNStol uutlllS lhc coming season
| have talked with Mr. Dorminey
about this and he is making arrange
ments for this work.
With warm personal regards, I am
]. WILLIAM FIROR,
Junior Professor of Horticulture.
A copy of the pamphlet referred to
can be secured free by writing to the
State College of Agriculture, Athens,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09

LEADER-E NTERPRIsE PRINT
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-09
No. $500
Report Of the Condition of
The Exchange National Bank

AT fitzgerald the State Of Georgia the close business Mal
RESOURCES:
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
GALL 100000
ON SEPTEMBER |
One-third of seIective Draft
Men Must Be Ready Then.
GOVERNORS ARE so NOTIFIED
Will Bring Strength OF Regular Army
Up To 1000, o,ooo-Exemption To
Be Denied Men Whose Relatives
Will Support Dependents.

Washington. first one-third of
the quota of $4,000 men drafted for
Army service under the Selection Bill,
will be called to the colors September
1, and sent to training camps between
September l and September 5. This
information has been communicated
to the governors of all states by
Provost Marshal General Crowder.
More than 100000 men of the selec-
tive draft forces will be called to the
colors September l, to go Immediately
to their divisional training canton
ments. This will bring the strength
of the United States Army on that
date up to practically 100000 men.
Brigadier General Crowder, provost
marshal general, dispatched the fol-
lowing telegram to the governors of
the states cautioning them to make
certain that the first one-third of their
quota of the first increment of regis
tered men is ready in time:
New regulations governing mo-
bilization and the certifcation of men
from district boards to adjutants gen
eral will be mailed to you. In the
meantime, local boards should certify
to district boards daily those who have
been called and who have not been
exempted or discharged either because
they failed to file any claim or be-
cause their claim had been decided
adversely.
Strict compliance with this rule is
necessary since, on September l, the
War Department will call for not to
exceed one-third of the quota from
each state to be entrained for
mobilization camps between Septem-
Der 1 and September 5. Unless we
wish to be put in a position of not
furnishing men as fast as the War De-
partment is ready to receive them,
each state should have accumulated
by September / a minimum of one
third of its quota not exempted or
discharged. This can only be attained
if local boards certify these lists up
with great expedition"
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
AMERICANS TRY
THE GAS MASK
viii Be Put Through the Gas
house Training.
SAFETY IN THE PRECAUTIONS
Only BY SkiIfuI and Rapid Adjust
ment OF the Mask Can Protection
Be Assured-Mask Must
Fit Perfectly.

American Training Camp In France.
The issuance of French gas masks
to the American soldiers has brought
them little nearer to the realization
of their proximity to real warfare.
The men are looking forward to the
gas experiments with the greatest pos
sible interest as giving touch of ad-
venture to their training. When the
so-called "gas-house" is completed the
men will be put through a mixture of
a deadly vapor several times stronger
than will ever be encountered upon
the field of battle.
Some German prisoners have claim
ed that in their training they have en-
dured periods of from five to ten min
utes in a gas mixture so times as
strong as could possibly be maintained
in an open-air attack. The men are
put through these intense mixtures to
demonstrate to them that with proper
care and use of their equipment they
cannot be hurt by any gas likely to be
encountered in the front-line trenches.
Must Be Careful.
It is a most important branch of
the modern training of soldier that
he should be convinced that there are
many methods of effectively dealing
with the deadliest terrors Of latter
day warfare; that careless, slovenly
and unheeding soldiers are the ones
first to succumb. 1t is even demon
strated to the soldiers that the ter
rifying liquid fire can be avoided ex-
cept in most extraordinary circum-
stances, such as being caught in
tunnel or in a dugout with the enemy
in such a position that he can pour
flames through the entrances.
In training the Americans regard
ing gas the greatest weight is to be
laid on demonstrating to each man the
value of his protective appliance and
seeing that he is fully instructed in
it's proper use. He will be made to
realize, however, that only by skilful
and rapid adjustment of the mask can
protection be assured, and that it shall
be daily task with him to see that
his appliance is in good condition. Fit
must be assured, for otherwise the
gas penetrates through every small
hole and attacks the eyes and mouth,
so that in a short time the man is put
out of action.
Lectures on gas are being arranged
first for the officers, then for the men,
for in gas training officers have to go
through identical drills and expert
ences. Ten seconds will be the out
side limit allowed for the adjustment
of helmets after the gas alarm has
been sounded.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
WAR BOARD HEARS
WHAT IT MUST DO.
Commission Holds First Con-
ference With President.
BUYING PRIVILEGE TO ALLIES
Coordination Of American and Allied
Purchases Will Be One OF the
First Questions To
Be Settled.

Washington. = The new War In
dustries Board held its first conference
with President Wilson Monday and
must face in the purchase of war sup
plies for this government and the
Allies. The President indicated his
idea of the boards functions.
One of the points decided was that
the Allies of the United States should
be given the same advantages in the
purchases of war materials as this
country enjoys.
Members of the board are: Frank
Scott, Bernard NJ. Baruch, Hugh
Frayne, Robert S. Brookings, l.. s.
Lovett, Lieutenant Colonel Palmer e.
Pierce and Rear Admiral Frank F.
Fletcher. Secretary Daniels also at
tended the conference.
The question of co-ordinating Ameri-
can and allied purchases will be one
of the first to be taken up by the
board
Allied purchases soon will be made
by Bernard Baruch, who is to be
designated by the allied governments
as their buying commissioner. At the
same time he will be chairman of
purchasing commission for the Ameri-
can government to be formed of MEM
.bers of the War Board, with Herbert
Hoover as a member in charge of food
purchases.
Officials believe that ultimately
system may be evolved under which
one man will do all the American and
allied buying, members of the War
Board serving as advisers. LegislN
ton would be required, however, be-
fore the government departments could
delegate purchases to any person out,
side of their organizations.
For the present American purchases
will be negotiated by the buying COM
mission, but contracts for the Army
and Navy will be signed by their rep
resentatives on the War Board. Ship
ping Board purchases probably will be
made by the buying commission itself,
as there is no legal obstacle.
The board faces a considerable
problem in obtaining supplies for the
Allies at the same price paid by the
American government. Already the
proposal has brought protests from
manufacturers and producers who
have agreed to sell to this government
at prices lower than the market.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
LUMBER MUST GO STRAIGHT.
Hauling 1t Around Robin Hoods Barn
Held Unlawful.

Washington.-In tentative order
the Interstate Commerce Commission
held it unlawful for railroads and their
connecting tap lines in lumber dis
tricts to arrange for the movement OF
lumber by a circuitous route, collect
ing in this way extra hauling charges.
The commission held that any charge
exceeding So or So per car to cover
switching charge, would be unlawful,
and that charges for haulage must be
made on the basis of the most direct
route.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
U. S. TO READJusT WAGE RATES.
Navy Yards, ArsenaIs ard Other Gov
ernment Work Affected.

Washington. - A realignment Of
wage schedules in. all navy yards, ar
senals and other Government plants
will be undertaken by special CON-
mittee of Government officials appoint
ed through an agreement between the
War, Navy and Labor Departments.
Oficials of the various plants will be
asked Immediately to report regarding
local labor conditions, and later the
employees will be given an opportunity
to be heard.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
LOOPS THE LOOP 22 TIMES.
Stinson Performs 1000 Feet In Air
With Woman Passenger.

Newport News, Va.-Edward Stin-
son, an instructor at the aviation
school here, set a new worlds record
by looping the loop 20 times in sue
cession 1000 feet in the air, with Mrs.
Robin Grey, of Norfolk, as a pas
senger
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
NEW LOAN ovERsuRscRIBED.
$500 1000 900 In Treasury Certificates
Quickly Taken.

Washington. = The Treasury's offer
of $3o0,000,000 in certificates of in
debtedness, maturing November Is,
first financing under the projected sec
ond offering of Liberty bonds, was
largely oversubscribed when subscrip-
tions closed here.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
RUSSIA NOT IN NEED
OF U. S. TROOPS
But One Commissioner Favors
Sending Them.
ALL THE REST DIssAPPROvE
Organization and Encouragement, Not
Men, Russia's Needs, In the
Opinion OF Majority Of
the Commissioners.

WaShington.-Emphati disapproval
of the suggestion that American troops
be sent to the eastern front was
brought home by all except one of the
members of the American mission to
Russia.
1t was authoritatively stated that
Charles Edward Russell is the only
commissioner who believes it desir-
able to put soldiers from the United
States in Russia and that the others
are convinced that their presence
would be detrimental rather than help
full to the armies of the new demo
cracy.
Elihu Root and his associates on
the mission lunched with Secretary
Lansing and told him more of their
experiences and conclusions. Their
written report, submitted to President
Wilson, probably will not be made
public.
, Organization and encouragement,
and not men, it was explained, are
Russia's needs in the opinion of the
majority of the commissioners.
Ten Million Under Arms.
With 100000 men under arms,
they think Russia requires no more
soldiers, particularly she does not
need few thousand strange soldiers,
speaking an unfamiliar tongue, draw
ing better pay and eating better food
than her own men. AS an aid to ac-
tual fighting, it was pointed out, the
small number of American troops that
be of little or no value.
Lending assistance to the men now
in the field rather than putting more
men there to drain the already scant
supplies is the duty of this country,
the commissioners feel. Rolling stock
for the railroads to carry supplies and
equipment to the native soldiers and
the supplies themselves are the real
requirements and they will grow. Both
Russia and Roumanian forces will
need supplies and equipment worse
next winter than they do today, and
of course, the transportation problems
then will be greater also.
Agitators Hired BY Germans.
OF the greatest Importance the COM
missioners say is constant encourage
ment from citizens and the newspa-
pers of the United States. Anti
American propagandists, headed by
former residents of this country and
now financed by German money, are
seeking to paint Americans in the
blacklist shade and thus discourage
Russians from accepting their good
offices.
The story of the origin of this
extraordinary propaganda is vouched
for by every member of the commits
sion. Shortly after the outbreak of
the revolution, it is declared, the
propagandists, composed chiefly of
Socialists favorable to abolishing all
present forms of government and es-
tablishing without delay rule by the
brotherhood of man, returned to their
native land and began berating the
United States and it's people. Ger
mans, quick to see the advantage of
controlling these agitators, began sup
plying them with money, and today,
flush with wealth, they are going
through Russia spreading the most
vicious canards
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
LIBERIA NOW AT WAR.
Negro Republic In Africa Joins
Nations Fighting Germany.

Washington.-Liberia. the negro re-
public on the coast of Africa, has de-
clared war on Germany. Some time
ago Liberia broke off diplomatic rela-
tions. The declaration of war now
gives opportunity to intern German
merchants and others who have been
accused of unneutral activities.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
GERMAN EDITOR ARRESTED.
Charged With Casting Aspersions On
American War Measures.

St. Paul.. Minn.-Dr. Fritz Berg
meier, president of the st. Paul Volks
Zeitung, was arrested under the Presi-
dents proclamation of April 6. The
policy of the Volks Zeitung has been
to least aspersion by innuendo" on
American war measures, it was
charged. Bergmeier was committed
to Jail pending further orders from
Washington.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
INDIAN UPRISING oUELLED.
Forest Rangers and Ranchers Check
Sanchas Trouble.

Globe, Ariz. = The uprising of
Sanchas Indians and Mexican miners
of the United States Asbestos Com
pany in the Sierra Mountains so miles
from here, was Quelled by the arrival
of forest rangers and armed ranchers.
All of the Indians were driven from
the company property, two of the lead
ers, named Montana and Johnny Cook.
being arrested.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
cHINAMAN IN DRAFT ARMY.
Is First Friendly Alien To Waive Ex-
emption and Volunteer.

New York.-Loo Lee, native of
China, is the first friendly alien, so
far as is known, to waive exemption
in the draft. Lee appeared before the
board of district FIVE, in Jersey City,
and after having passed the physical
examination was asked whether he
would claim exemption. "No, SIR" he
said, 81 am ready to go and fight when
ever the country needs me-"
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
s5 MoLoKANEs SENTENCED.
Members Of Russian Religious Sect
Failed To Register.

Phoenix, Ariz. - Thirty-fve Molo-
kanes, members of Russian religious
sect, colonized at Glendale, were sem
fenced to one year in prison by Judge
Sawtelle for failure to obey the Presi-
dents proclamation requiring aliens to
register under the selective draft law.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
SHIP FOUNDERS; 12 PERISH.
Schooner Goes Down In Heavy Gale
On Lake Ontario.

Kingston, Ontario.-Eleven persons
were drowned and a child died from
exposure in Lake Ontario when the
coal schooner George A. Marsh, of
Bellevilla. Ont, foundered in heavy
gale on voyage to Kingston. The
dead include Captain Smith, his wife
and five children.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
BECOME CITIZENS OR LOSE JOBS.
This UItimatum Put Up To Aliens In
Cleveland.

Cleveland. Ohio.-Aliens were dealt
blow by two draft district boards
here. At a special joint meeting of
draft districts Is and 1S an open letter
was addressed to Cleveland employers,
calling on them to put this ultimatum
up to alien employees. Become citi-
zens or lose your jobs. If you want to
work with US you must fight with u.s."
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
PRo-GERMAN A SUICIDE.
Cornell Student "could Not Live To
See Defeat"

Ithaca, N. Y.-Because he could not
live to see Germany defeated" Gerald
o. Smith, of Brooklyn, Cornell stu
dent, leaped to death from a third
story window in his clearinghouse
here. Smith had brooded over the
war. All his papers have been seized
by the authorities
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
WILL MAKE GERMANS WORK.
Hawaii To Use lnterned Men On
Sugar Plantations.

Honolulu. = Germans interned here
will be put to work on sugar planta-
tions, according to a statement by
United States Marshal Jerome Smiddy
Men are badly needed on plantations
at Kipahula, on the island of Maui,
and it was decided to supply labor
from the internment camp at the ordi-
nary wage" said Smiddy.
The midland journal., 1917-08-17
RULES TO GUIDE
IN DRAFT CASES
Exemption Boards Adopt Lines
For Action.
UNIFORMITY IN DECISIONS

Action At Joint Meeting OF the Three
5oards-Their Proceedings In All
Cases Really Governed BY Law-De-
termined to Administer All Laws
JustIy-Procedure On Appeals From
Local Boards-Armies and Home In
dustries.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-12-21
MRS. ISAAC wHIppI.E

Margaret Catherine Falkner was
born In Baden, Germany, May 27,
1843, and hence had lived nearly
three-quarters of century-74 years
6 months and 8 days. When but five
years of age, she migrated with her
parents to America, coming to Ohio
direct and locating first in Richland
county. When 18 years old the fam
lily moved up here to Williams coun-
ty. She was one of seven children.
two sisters and one brother having
died some time since, while two sis
ters and one brother live - Phoebe
Ann Mackler, Pioneer, Ohio; Charles
Falkner, Pioneer, and Mary Shaffer,
Waldron, Mich. Her parents died
while residing at Pioneer.
October %, 1864, she was married
to Isaac Whipple in Morenci, Mich.
The following are the children: Alb
ram L. Whipple, Archbold; Mrs. Car
RE B. Gourno, Toledo; Charles A.
Whipple, Fayette; John P. Whipple,
Weston, Mich; Mrs. Ida J. Clay, AL
vordton, Ohio; George H. Whipple,
Bradley, Ohio; Albert A. Whipple,
Wauseon, Ohio; Mrs. Mary A. Gull
ford, Wauseon; and Mrs. Maggie c..
Pennington, Oak Shade, Ohio.
In these families are 81 grandchil-
dren and five great-grandchildr
Since their marriage they have re-
sided mainly in Ohio, but also two
years in Michigan and five years in
New York state. In Ohio, they lived
mostly in Fulton county, but for some
time in Williams county.
Mrs. Whipple was baptized and con-
firmed in the German Lutheran
church when young woman, 18 years
old. She afterwards united with the
Methodist Episcopal church at Bur-
lington, and from there was trans
ferred to the Methodist Episcopal
church in Tedrow.
This family moved to Wauseon
about Is years ago.
Mother Whipple had been in fail
ing health for number of years,
but for the last two years has been
in quite serious condition and de-
clined rapidly. For three months OF
more the daughters have been com
ing to help care for and comfort then
mother.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-12-21
NORTH HENRY COUNTY

DR.. E. M. DeTray of Napoleon was
in this vicinity last Thursday morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Edgar, Mrs.
Zinas Sworden and daughters, Ola
and Lille, were Sunday callers at the
home of Charles Edgar.
Fred Durant called on his brother,
William Durant, Sunday morning.
Grover Sworden has a sick horse.
Mrs. Mary Miller has returned to
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Edgar, where she will remain
for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Durant Jr.
called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker
in Napoleon last Sunday evening.
Mrs. Charles Edgar and daughter,
Josephine, and Mrs. Zinas Sworden
and daughter were Napoleon callers
Saturday.
Royal Carpenter was calling in this
neighborhood Saturday morning.
Charles Edgar sold one Of his
horses Tuesday.
Earl Sans of Napoleon was in this
vicinity Thursday morning of last
week.
There will be a Christmas enter
tainment at the school house, Dist
No. - next Friday evening, Deem
ber 21.
J. M. Yarnell is baling hay for
Carey Durham near Florida this
week.
This is some winter and many are
scarce of fuel.
Mrs. Charles Edgar helped Mrs
George Edgar with the butchering
Tuesday.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-12-21
MRS. MARGARET BRIGGS

Margaret Amanda Hartzel was
born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Sep
tember 8, 1849; departed this life De-
cember 10, 1917, having attained the
age of 68 years, three months and
two days. She was the last of
family of seven children. She came
when young woman with her fam
lily to Fulton county.
November "a, 1870, she was united
in marriage to Harvey O. Briggs.
Their children are Mrs. Maude Rinkel
of Melbourn, Ohio, Fred o. Briggs,
st. Paul, Mimi, and Harry T. Briggs,
Toledo, Ohio.
After her marriage she lived for a
time in Vincennes, Ind, but the ma
jority of her years have been spent
in Wauseon, where she has ever been
highly esteemed and held in affection
ate regard by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at her
late residence on West Elm street
last Friday morning and interment
made in Wauseon cemetery.