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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
CANADIAN POWDER
PLANT BLOWN UP
MANY LOSE LIVES IN A TERRIFIC
EXPLOSION ESTERDAY-FiRE
Is STILL RAGING.

Montreal, Aug. 18.-A terrific explo-
sion at the powder plant of Curtis and
Harvey, Ltd, at Rigaud, Quebec, to-
day is believed to have caused heavy
loss of life. Five thousand men and
women are employed at the plant,
which covers an area of five square
miles.
Reports received here soon after
the explosion, said the plant was III
in flames.
From points near Rigaud it was
learned that three explosions took
place. The first, at 9 o'clock, was
heard in Vaureuil, 20 miles away. L,
was followed by two others in quick
succession.
The explosion disrupted the tele
phone and telegraph communication
with Rigaud, making it difficult to OBJ
tain information. Traffic on the Ca
madam Pacific railroads Ottawa-Mon
treal line, which passes close to the
plant, has been suspended.
Trainmen, who got away from the
scene of the explosion, reported that
forty houses at Dragon, little vii
lage near the powder plant, occupied
by workingmen, were razed by the
force of the explosion.
Reports from Riguad, Quebec to-
night estimated the dead from seven
to twenty-five persons. Remnants of
the buildings are still blazing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
ACTION Be TAKEN
DURING The WEEK
BELIEVED PRESIDENT WILL REC.
OMMEND REQUiSITiONlNG
OF ALL COAL.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Definite ac-
tion to reduce the price of coal is
to be taken next week President
Wilson is studying the report of the
Federal Trade Commission on the
coal strike. Officials believe the
president will direct the requisition-
ing of all coal mined This is under
stood to be the Recommendation of
the trade commission. The food bill
empowers the president to direct any
government agency to perform the
task.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
MANY MILLIONS FOR
BOND CERTIFICATES

Washington, Aug. 18-Authoriza-
tion to issue bond certificates. total
ing more than eleven billion five hun
dred million dollars at one time to
provide for a new war budget, was
asked for today by Secretary Nc
Adoo. Additional loan bonds of two
billion dollars is desired by the secre.
tary to equal the amount of war saw
ing certificates. The new certificates
proposed are understood to provide
against a sudden demand for money.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
-------------- '------------I.
GROVER EDMONDSON
ATTACKS DRAFT LAW

Moultrie, Ga, Aug. 1S.-Grover Ed
mondson, former representative in
the legislature. attacked the selected
conscription act as unconstitutional
IN an address here today He said:
III these sentiments make me trai-
tor, | am willing to be hanged for
uttering them. .
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
PINK BOIL WORMS HAVE
NOT ENTERED TEXAS

Washington, Aug. 18-Investigation
by the department of agriculture ex-
perts have established the fact that
pink boil worms have not entered
Texas as yet The pink worm is con-
sidered more harmful to cotton than
the boil weevil Throughout the sea-
SON the department has made very
careful inspection.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
ASK EVERY PERSON TO
SAVE POUND FLOUR DAY

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Declaring
that the United States and her allies
face wheat deficit of four hundred
million bushels unless some new eco
nomics are introduced, Herbert Hoov-
er today appeared to the people to
eliminate all waste. He asked that
wheat be conserved by using other
flour each day by every person, which
will help to solve the problem.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
CLAIMS EXEMPTION
FOR CITY WORKERS

New York, Aug. 1S.-The exemp-
tion of policemen, firemen, medical
and dental students was urged on
President Wilson today in resolutions
adopted by the chairman of the dis
trict appeal board of New York state.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-19
MEN FAILING TO REPORT
TREATED AS DESERTERS

Washington, Aug 18.-Renewed in
structions, issued today, stated that
drafted men who fail to report for
service will be punished as deserters.
has been sent United States attor-
neys by Attorney General Gregory.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
POISON GAS FOR HlGHWAYMEN
Army Man lnvents Device Designed
to Prevent Robbers From Enter
ing Railway Car.

1t would be sad gang of robbers
who tried to break into the railway
car invented by George w. Meyers of
the United States army and described
in the Popular Science Monthly. They
would be greeted with clouds of poi
sonOus gas fumes.
Meyers robber-proof car works with
extreme simplicity. Two tanks, in
which fumes of cyanide of potassium
are stored, under pressure, are fitted
inside the car at each end. These are
connected with a perforated pipe which
extends all around the door of the
car, just in back Of the outer frame
work. Should the train be held up,
the locomotive engineer would tele-
phone the guards within the car, who
would Immediately open the valves
of the tank. The fumes would stream
out through the pipe perfOrations and
into the robbers faces. The door be-
ing gas-tight, the deadly gas could not
penetrate the car.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Poultry FIoeks Smaller.

Reports recently gathered concern
Ing 5,29S flocks of poultry on farms
and In small towns in all parts of the
country show that the average number
Of hens per flock this year is 107, us
compared with 146 in 1914. This In
formation, which was obtained by an
Incubator manufacturer in the middle
West, indicates that shortage of sup
ply had been an important factor in
producing present high prices for poul-
try and eggs. 1t appears that very
considerable number of poultry raisers
have sacrificed many of their hens for
the sake of immediate profits-a policy
the effects of which are now being felt
by the entire country.-Popular Me-
chanies Magazine.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
FOR PIMPLY FACES
cutIcura Is Best-sampIes Free by
Mail to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way to remove PIN
pies and blackheads. Smear the affect
ed surfaces with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, bathing some min
utes. Repeat night and morning. No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Patriotism.

Have you a German flag for pen
ny?' was the surprising request made
by Charles Morris, the four-year-old
son of Jesse B. Morris of Cannelton,
Ind, a few days ago, when he entered
store in the neighborhood of his
home where the various standards of
the allies are. kept for sale. says the
Indianapolis News, The young wom-
an behind the counter felt a curiosity
10 understand the demand.
why, Charles, what in the world
do you want with a German fiag?' she
inquired.
Suspicious of pro-German sentiment
we're promptly dispelled by the fierce
declaration:
81 want to tear 1t up"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Observation-Disclosures,

A parson noted for his absent-mind-
edness had habit of forgetting some
thing he intended to say in the pulpit.
Then. after sitting down, he would rise
up again and begin his supplementary
remarks with. "By the way"
Recently he finished his prayer, hes
itated, forgot what he was about, and
sat down abruptly without closing. In
moment, however, he rose, pointed
his finger at his hazed congregation,
and exclaimed:
"Oh, by the way. Amen "-Harper'S
Magazine.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Familiar.

Enthusiastic ID. A. R.--Wasn't that n
great speech made by the grand old
senator, when he so eloquently and
tearfully appealed to young Americans
to buckle on the armor of patriotism
and march forth to battle with the enc
mics Of their country's flag?
Legless Old Soldier guess so, lady.
know IL sounded blamed familiar. It
reminded me of the speech he made to
me privately, in the perilous times of
1868, when he coaxed me to be his sub
stitute. The Lamb.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Flesh Color.

The large, portly colored man en-.
tered the drug store and looked around
uncertainty.
Young man." he said to the clerk
confidentially, "has You got any letter
paper and envelopes with flesh-colored
borders?"
WAS it mourning paper you wished
for. sir?" inquired the clever clerk.
"Yous struck it disactly! But I dis.
remember the name. Glib me box of
It, if you please, sah."
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

A young Swede appeared at the
county judges Office and asked for a
license.
What kind of license?' asked the
judge. "A hunting license?"
NO" was the answer. aye tank
aye bane hunting long enough. Aye
want marriage license. Freeman
Journal.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Very True.

She-It's great fun to flirt with a
man till you get him TO propose and
then say No
He-It's fun for the man, too, but he
runs Il great risk.
She--How?
He-The girl might deceive him Gnd
say yes"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
A Saving Clause.

81 heard young Mr.. Lovecote beat his
wife the other day"
Good gracious; and they've only
been married u month, the wretch!
What did he beat her for?'
Because he played better game OF
golf than she did"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Nearly OuturoWn.

The man who expects to throw n
surprise into the world must get up
something with more thrills than a
one-reel revolution somewhere, for
we've almost outgrown being surprised.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
The Essential Spirit.

Can you recite the Declaration of
IndependenceW
NO" replied the man in khaki. "All
| can remember is. When in the course
of human events it becomes necessary
And I expect soon to land somewhere
in France to ascertain what's neces-
sary and then attend TO it."-Washing.
ton Evening Star.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
A FRIENDS
ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
GUS Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-''For four years l
suffered from female troubles, head
aches, and nervousness. l could not
sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to
walk. If l tried to do any work, l
would have to lie down before it was
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

finished. The doc
tors said / would
have to be opera
ted on and | simply
BROKE down. A
friend advised me
to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's V ege-
Ia BILE Compound,
and the result is |
feel like a new wom-
an. / am we'll and
strong, do all my
NUN bOtYaa xuOt.lr on1
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

have an eight pound baby girl. know
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound saved me from an operation
which every woman breads. - Mrs.
NELLIE FIsHBAcK, 1921 Christy Ave-,
Louisville, KY.
Everyone naturally breads the sur
geon' 8 knife. Sometimes nothing else
will do, but many times Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has saved
the patient and made an operation I'M
necessary.
lfyou have any symptom about which
you would like to know, write to the
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

wages in an office she might succeed
In getting them by marrying him.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
lmprovinu the Chances.

Madge-The war is taking all the
boys away.
Marjorie-We should worry. Won't
all the rich old fellows be left?-'rown
Topics.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
Few of Them Do.

He-Are you fond of indoor sports?
She-Yes, if they know when to go
Tiger.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09
GIVING II a Chance.

'How's your garden getting along?"
"All right. ! haven't interfered with
1t yet."-Detroit Free Press.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

A torpid liver condition prevents proper
food assimilation. Tone up your liver with
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills. They act
gently and surely. Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

Why buy many bottles of other V.rmi-
fuges when one single bottle OF DIR. Peery's
yermifuge Dead Shot" will act surely and
promptly? Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

KIDNEY Is a deceptive disease
" thousands have It
TROTRT r and don't know 1t. II
G you want good results
you can make no mistake by using DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
medicine. At druggists in fifty cent and
dollar sizes. Sample size bottle by Parcel
Post also pamphlet telling you about 1t.
n. Y, and enclose ten cents, also mem
ton this paper.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

Woman is the nearest perfect when
the most womanly. ...
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-08-09

Worth makes the man, but not his
bank account.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Sorghum For Forage
John r. Fain, Prof. of Asronomy, Ga.
State college of Agriculture

John r. Fain, Prof. of Asronomy, Ga.
State college of Agriculture
Of all the various forage crops pro-
duced in the State sorghum is un-
doubtedly the best, yielding a good
tonnage Of excellent forage under
practically all conditions of soil, mois-
ture and climate Irrespective of
drouth, when rain comes, it develops
rapidly and yields at least fair tom
mage. In addition to the low cost Of
seed, which is a factor of Importance,
it is relished by all classes Of stock
and produces good gains in live weight.
Seeding may be broadcast or in drills;
both methods have advantages. When
planted in the production Of baled hay,
broadcasting gives excellent results.
However, planted in rows it yields a
greater tonnage and there is the add
ed advantage Of cutting and shocking in
the field, and feeding direct from the
shock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Fire Destructive
To Grazing interests

Various studies by experts of the
United States Department of Agri.
culture and Of the College of Agricul-
ture prove beyond doubt the fact that
the annual burning of the range is
very detrimental to the grazing inter-
ests. Surveyed areas, part Of which
were burned over annually, showed
markedly the effect of fire. The burn
ed-over areas supported a smaller
amount of coarse, worthless forage
than did the unburned areas. In addi-
ton, the unburned areas showed
gradual increase in the variety and
kind of valuable forage plants. The
stock grazing on the two classes of
areas we're weighed each year, show
ing an advantage Of several pounds
per head in favor of the unburned
range.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
A SENSELESS ATTACK ON HOOVER.

The Kansas City pettifogger who rat
ties around in seat in the United
States senate under the name of Reed
has been stingingly rebuked by his
colleagues for the wanton attack he
recently made on Herbert Hoover.
The Reed resolution, proposing to
create a food control board of five
members from which Mr.. Hoover, it
was hoped, would be excluded, was
Overwhelmingly defeated, so the net
result of the Reed activities was sim
ply to delay the food control bill,
which, of course was the primary pur-
pose of the special attorney for the
Hun, and to familiarize the people all
the more completely with the magnifi-
cent work and inspiring career Of
Hoover.
The Reed philippe was simply a
tumble Of distorted hearsay, conceived
in malice and fostered in kaiser-love,
ehd would have reflected no discredit
upon Hoover if every syllable had been
true. The burden of Reeds CHARGE
>that Hoover, in making purchases of
food with which to feed the starving
Belgians, sold some beans in the open
market.
Does it sound like joke? OF course
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Says Phosphates Make Beau
tiful Women and Strong,
Healthy, Vigorous,
Robust Men,

Physicians all over the world are pre-
scribing phOsphates to build up run
down anemic conditions and those
who have treated their patients
with ArgO-PhOsphate are
changing thin, anemic wOm-
en- with tOneIess tissues,
flabby flesh, into the
most beautiful rosy
checked and plump
round formed WO-
women imaginable
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Use Of Idle
Lands imperative

Andrew M. soule, President Georgia
State College of Agriculture.
The South possesses vast areas Of
land which have not been cultivated
up to the present time, yet are capa-
BILE of growing large quantities of food
at a reasonable cost if skillfully han
died. This applies not only to idle
farm land, but to the vacant lands sur
rounding manufacturing plants and the
cutover lands belonging to lumber
men. Some manufacturers are giving
their employees one or two days of
each week for the cultivation Of these
lands; a patriotic example which
should appeal to all employers. Few
people realize that shipping facilities
will be greatly curtailed this fall and
winter and that it may be out Of the
question to ship supplies into the state,
even should the West havea large
surplus. Therefore, even though the
production is normal, it. may be i'm
possible for the South to obtain the
surplus of other sections, On the 9TH
er hand, If the food production is a
partial failure, there may be acute suf-
fering IN the South, which can be pre-
vented only by the careful utilization
Of all agricultural lands in the produc-
ton Of food and forage This is imper-
alive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Reducing the
Boil WeeVil Damage
J. c. oliver, Field Agent in WeeVil
Control

J. G. oliver, Field Agent in WeeVil
Control.
Fields in which the stalks were de-
stroyed now show marked differ
ence from those where the stalks stood
all winter. The destruction of stalks
in the early fall resulted in the death
of the weevils which would have win
tered over besides destroying large
quantities of eggs. No weevils were
found up to the first of this month
on the fields where the stalks had
been destroyed, while on other fields
the weevils were plentiful. Naturally
the weevil winters over where the
cold weather catches him and, in the
spring, attacks the nearest cotton field.
If there were q concentrated action
on the part of all farmers in the de-
struction Of stalks, the control of the
weevil would be simple matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23

Atlanta, Ga. DR.. Jacobson said in a
recent interview that 80 per cent. of
aremia comes from nervous breakdown
which can only be corrected by sup
plying the necessary phosphates to the
nervous system that is lacking in the
food you eat, and stihca (umupeTia
supplied by taking one or two 5-grain
Argo- Phosphate tablets after each meal
and at bed time. 1t will in many cases
make a pale scrawny face the picture
of health in a few days. l have seen
women that ! expected would have to
be kept under treatment for months re-
stored to perfect health in one or
two weeks time.
SPECIAL NOTICE. The Argo-Phos-
phate recommended by DR.. F. H. Jacob
son contains phosphates such as are
prescribed by leading physicians
throughout the world, and it will be
found the most effective form for
treating patients with Nervous Dys-
pepsia, Stomach troubles, Brain Fag,
and Nervous Prostitution. 1t will re-
new youthful vim and vigor, and build
up the whole body. Argo Phosphate
is dispensed by Hooks Pharmacy.
Sample mailed by the Argo Labor
atories Atlanta, Ga, for 81. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
Feeding the Milk Cow

Milton P. Jarnisan, Prof. of Animal
Hush, Ga State Col. of Agriculture.
Underfeeding is responsible for
much of the financial loss incurred
by dairymen. 1t must De remembered
that the cow uses at least half the
full feed for maintaining the body.
She should be given one pound of con-
centrates for each to pounds Of
milk produced; furthermore, the con-
centrated part of the ration should be
high in protein. In whatever form
roughage may be given, the cows ap-
petite should be the measure of the
amount allowed. Silage can be pro-
duced very cheaply in the South and
every farm with more than ten head
of milk cows should have one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
The Chatham county grand jury has

The Chatham county grand jury has
returned several true bills against al
legged blind tiger operators and has
recommended in no uncertain terms the
closing of road houses which have been
doing land-ofice business in the Vi
entity of Savannah. The recent series
Of tragedies in that city coming as the
result of illicit traffic in liquor has
evidently aroused public sentiment to
the pitch of demanding a strict en-
forcement of the law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-23
LET Us DO OUR DUTY.

AS the result of the drawing at
washington, D. c., a considerable
number of young men in Sumter coun-
ty. along with others in every exemp-
ticn district throughout the length and
breadth of he United States find their
rames so near the head of the draft
list as to indicate that they will be
called to sctive service in the military
forces Of the nation.
Within a few days the selection Of
the men for actual service will begin
before the exemption boards. Let US
hope that there will be no attempt
made by any man to eyade his military
duty by means of fictitious exemption
laims, but that in every case where
circumstances are such as to offer no
valid reason why he should not serve.
he will face the situation bravely,
honestly and faithfully.
Let it not be understood that any
man who has a valid exemption claim
is not entitled to present it and sup
port it with the strongest evidence
that can be produced That privilege
cannot and should not be the ground
for criticism of any individual. There
is no desire on the part of anyone to
in1ict unbearable or unjust hardship
and the exemption rules as promulgat
ed by the federal authorities offer am
pie latitude for the presentation of
valid excuses.
Every young man who will form a
part of the great national army may
held up his head and reflect that
alongside him will march the flower of
the American nation-men who have
left comfortable homes to bear their
country's standard in a war, not of our
own seeking, but for the emancipation
OF mankind from the bondage of bar
b2rity, militarism and junkerism.
The method of selection has been
eminently fair, Not a suspicion can be
directed toward the plan of operation
under which the arrangements for the
great national army have thus far been
conducted. 1t is certain that the work
OF the exemption boards will likewise
pc signalized by the utmost fairness
and it is only reasonable and just to
eHTect that the men who will appear
fer examination shall come prepared
! TO stand on only the most honest basis.
The American people are naturally
peaceful and the thought of bearing
arms in such a mighty struggle as the
present one is by no means in har-
mony with our inclinations. The
thought that our boys will take their
places on the battle line, exposed to
the most barbarous methods of war
fare ever conceived is heartrending and
there is MOI a sober minded American
who does ror realize this tremendous
fact
But our country is committed to this
war for humanity and our national
honor, to say nothing of our moral OBJ
| legation, comands that we as Americans
set cur faces bIavely to the front,
shouldering our responsibility with our
rifles and going forth to uphold the
fundamental principles of civilization.
Let us do our duty like men, like
Americans, like our forbears who by
the travail of their souls gave us the
heritage of liberty we now possess.