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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
Shooting Away Money.

A great proportion of the $3.50 minute
which this war is costing is being blown
away by big guns. To fire a single shot
from our biggest guns costs $4,000, and
some idea of the expenditure of naval fir
ing can be gathered from the fact that one
famous battleship could use up roughly
100000 worth of ammunition per minute
If she worked all her guns at full blast, as
she would do if necessary. And to this huge
outlay must be added the cost of the gun.
remembering that the largest weapon has a
very short life, and is soon worn out. The
most expensive gun the English use is the
l5-inch gun, though other big guns run up
heavy ammunition bills. For instance, 1915
vanishes in smoke every time 1876 weapon
is fired.
The guns that expend $4,000 worth of
ammunition every time they are fired are
really wonderful pieces of artillery. They
can heave a ton weight of explosive shell
over distance of 80 miles with the certain
ty of hitting any spot they aim at. The pow
er and velocity of the shot is such that on
leaving the gun it has force enough to go
straight through STU inches of wrought
iron.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
CORROBORATES DR.. COOK.

Explorer Mcmillan, back from four years
in the polar regions, confirms previous re-
ports that the so-called Croker land which
Peary thought he had discovered does not
exist at all However, the mirage which de-
ceived Peary also deceived his party for sew
eral days, the illusion being dispelled only
"when the sun shifted"
There is no intent on the part of McMil-
Ian, an associate and admirer of Peary, to
discredt the latter. But the followers of
DR.. Cook-and he has them-will find
something of vindication for their hero in
the Mcmillan log. That Cook at least was
there seems corroborated. For Cook, it will
be remembered also saw "Crocker land"
which he described as a continent shore
line" and which, complimentary to his pa
tron, he named Bradley land"
It is pity that Cook and Peary did not
see the white soul of the North alike, and
the reader must decide for himself which
had superior experiences or was the most
competent liar.
Meanwhile the esteemed North pole,
whether discovered or undiscovered, contin-
ues cold, distant and unfOrbidding
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
"a Marker"

Atlanta Constitution: The Dawson News
mas entered upon its thirty-sixth year, for
all but five of which it has been under the
ownership and editorial control of Editor E.
L. Rainey. Under his management the paper
has maintained the high standard he set for
1T when assumed control. He has made of
It flrst-class, progressive Georgia newspa-
per, devoted to the advancement of the in
dustrial interests of the section through
which it circulates, and holding an enviable
place in the lists of Georgia newspapers. The
th1rty-sixth anniversary of such progress
i've weekly newspaper is indeed an event
worthy of comment But every anniversary
celebration by The Dawson News, under Ed
ltor Ralney's management, has been in the
nature of a progress-marker for it's home
town and Terrell county, as for all South
west Georgia. paper of clean columns,
edited with rare ability, and comprehending
the needs of its people and its territory,
fearless and absolutely independent The
Dawson News confidently expects to contin-
ue to unlatch the doors of the homes of Ter
reH county," where, for thirty-six wears, it
has been a welcome visitor"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
Dawson Housekeeper Makes In
teresting Suggestion to Women

Editor Dawson News: If the patriotic
women of Dawson and the other progressive
towns of Terrell county wish to do the real
ly helpful thing for this section what better
opportunity could present itself than the
one right now staring them in the face?
1t has been my privilege during the past
few days to cover a good deal of territory
in motor trips with different friends, and
have been impressed with the tremendous
big business of farming. Right now the
whitening fields of cotton and the worlds of
peanuts not yet gathered indicate the need
of more labor to save what has been made.
| know of nothing more practical that we
could do than to take hold of the work of
caring for the homes during September and
encourage the cooks, maids and other ser
wants to go to the fields 1t is all right to
spend our energies for those across the seas,
but 1T is infinitely more important right now
to ''lend hand" to aid our own homefolks.
The farmer toiling early and late to con-
serve the food supply is as true a patriot as
the man carrying a gun at the front Let
us for the moment give up the rather Wis
lonary idea of being nurses aids and am
bulance drivers in France and stand square
ly by our best friends, the farmers of Ter
rell county, in their need.
Waving flags and theorizing at patriotic
meetings may we'll be suspended if neces-
sary for the present if by getting better ac-
qua1nted with pots and pans we can send
forth more laborers unto the harvest. The
work of scrubbing, baking and brewing will
not IN any sense lessen the dignity of any
sure enough D. A. r. or bona fide u. D. C.
The women of England and France and 9th
er allied countries have put their shoulders
to the wheel. Can American women afford
to do less?
DAWSON HOUSEKEEPER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
MAY Well Be Proud"

Macon Evening News: The Dawson News
with Its issue of this week completes thirty
i've years of existence, thirty years of which
nave been under the ownership and control
OF Editor E. L. Rainey It is a record of
winch our contemporary may well be proud.
and the press of Georgia extends its con-
gratulations to this veteran of Georgia
Journalism. The Dawson News in its news
and editorial departments is recognized as
one OF the best newspapers in the state.
Fearless and conscientious in its advocacy,
1t mas commanded the respect even of those
who in some instances did not agree with
the editor, and as a consequence ranks high
today among all the weekly newspapers of
the country. The fact that it has attained
such length of life is significant indeed when
1T IS recalled, as Editor Rainey points out,
that only one out of three hundred newspa.
pers lives more than year The failures
are strewn thickly along the highway. But
the diligence and integrity which Editor
Rainey has brought to bear have had their
reward, and it is hoped he may live to see
The Dawson News celebrate manv more ms
trums of life and success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
CUT OUT THE JOY RIDE.

1t is the conclusion of the petroleum COM
mittee of the national defense councils ad-
visory commission that two things are nee
essary if an adequate supply of fuel oil for
the nations vital needs is to be assured
All oil producers must endeavor to bring
their output to the maximum, and keep it
there. All consumers of fuel oil, particularly
all consumers of refined fuel oil, must cur
tail their consumption.
The first of these requirements involves
also the effort to augment production by
drilling new wells. The second, if it is to
be effective, will affect in an especial de-
gree the automobile pleasure rider. 1t is
the opinion of the petroleum committee,
fortified by figures showing production, con-
sumption and reserve supplies, that pleas
ure riding should end; that the family auto
mobile must be restricted in its use as large
ly as possible to business. The head of the
commission that makes this Recommendation
is A. c. Bedford, president of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey.
Since Georgia is one of the greatest pur-
chasing states in the union of automobiles,
considered on per capita basis and since the
neighboring states of this section are also
well up in the list, the report of the petro-
leum committee has its direct application
here. 1t says in part:
America is producing about 30O,-
000,00 barrels of crude oil annually.
1t is using crude oil at the rate of 1885,
1000 barrels year. The amount of
crude in storage May 1 was 1885,
688,797 barrels The country, as the
figures show, is not only consuming it's
current output, but is drawing heavily
upon its dwindling reserve. The in
crease in the number of automobiles in
use is the principal reason for this sit
uation. In 1910 100000 cars were
in use; in 1916 there were 1880, 900, !
and at present there are more than A.
100000. They consume over 100000
600 gallons of refined oil, gasoline, a
year 1t is becoming more and more
costly to find and develop new oil prop
critics. The increase in production,
while considerable, is by no means
keeping pace with the increase in con-
sumption. In the first three months of
1917 more than 4,700 wells were drilled,
but the additional daily production
gained was only 344,876 barrels, as
against an increase of 439,01O barrels
from LII new wells in all of 1915.
If the government is to have the
petroleum it will need to prosecute the
war successfully and supply all necessi-
ties directly growing out of the war"
the committee concludes, ''the public
will have to economic in the use of
gasoline. Not a gallon of gasoline
should be used in the present emergen-
cy except for some useful end"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
"a Model Newspaper"

Albany Herald: The Dawson News is one
of the best newspapers in Georgia. It is a
model of typographical excellence. is care
fully and ably edited, and is read with in
terest wherever it goes. The News has lust
completed its 35th year of continuous pub
LEGATION, all but the first five of which have
been tt.G under the ownership and direction of
has better earned the right to that higb an
probation in which good newspaper is al
ways held by its readers, and there Is no
reason to doubt that long years of useful.
ness and success stretch before Editot
Rainey, his paper and his able co-workers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS.
"a Credit and Service to Community, y

Atlanta Journal: The Dawson News re-
Gently enjoyed the happy distinction of at
tanning its thlrty-ffth anniversary That is
a ripe journalistic life when it is noted that
only one newspaper out of every three hun
dred projected survives the first year of it's
adventure The hardness of The News has
been largely matter of the stable and Wig
orous personality behind it. For thirty
years it has been owned and edited by Mr..
+. l.. Rainey, whose constant purpose has
been to make it a credit and a service to
It's community. How well he has succeeded
is evidenced in scores of constructive move
ments which The News has initiated or gem
erously supported. 1t is rare privilege to
work effectively in the same field, among
the same friends and through the same insti-
tuition for thirty years, and to see the fruits
of ones labors ripen as harvest for the
common good. This happy privilege the ed
ltor OF The Dawson News has earned. To
him and to The News the Journal offers
hearty congratulations and wishes them
many golden returns.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
A MISTAKEN POLICY

Notwithstanding the recent riot and blood
shed by negro soldiers stationed at Houston,
Texas, the authorities at Washington are go
ing ahead with plans to quarter white and
negro troops in the same camps. If negro
troops behave as they should the negro sol
dlers are not likely to have any trouble any
where in the South-not from the repre-
sentative element of the white people, any
way. On many accounts, however, and for
reasons that must be obvious, it would be
better that the colored troops be employed
elsewhere than in the South. If that be done
all opportunity for deplorable clashes-with
murder and riot as features, as in Texas
will be obviated. For the savage and muir
derous mutiny and riot at Houston there
can be no conformation.
Our people prefer that negro soldiers be
quartered elsewhere than in the South The
principle of safety first" comes to mind in
this matter as it does elsewhere 1t is chief
iy the fault of the negro infantry soldiers
the records they have made, that they are
not as welcome in the South as are othe,
members of their race We have many ne
gro residents in Georgia who are recognized
as worthy and desirable citizens and co
wcfkers for the good of our section. Tn,
best element of Southern thought is fricndl,
to the negro who merits respect and consid
Grafton, and he gets what he merits, individ
ually and collectively
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

entered upon the thirty-sixth year of its ex-
lstence and, like wine, gets better as it grows
older. Brother Rainey is a careful pains
taking editor, and besides keeping the edito-
rial and news pages of his paper up to a
high standard of excellence has left moth
ing undone that would add to its neatness
and typographical appearance We desire to
congratulate our esteemed contemporary up
on its splendid achievements in the past,
and wish for it many more years of useful
ness and prosperity
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

The appointment by Governor Dorsey of
Mr.. Sam ]. Slate, of Columbus, to be state
game warden has met with general approx
al. Mr.. Slate, who is commercial traveller,
is gentleman of fine qualifications, and
moreover was loyal and helpful supporter
of the governor during his campaign. The
News cOngratulates Mr. Slate, and is sure
that in his official capacity he will do him
self and the state credit
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
"one of Georsia,s Best"

Lincolnton Journal: The Dawson News is
35 years old, and Editor E. L. Rainey is be-
ing showered with congratulations for the
able manner in which he has guided the af-
fairs of The News for more TAIN thirty years.
The News is one of Georgia's best, and has
been fearless exponent of the things its
editor believed to be right May The News
continue, and success crown each endeavor
of the man who has so long made it wor-
thy publication.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
WELL, THANKS TO EVERYBODY
From the Pelham Journal.

From the Pelham Journal.
The Moultrie Observer is convinced as to
where credit lies for putting sweet potatoes
on the soldiers bill of fare. The Observer
says the president himself did the stunt, but
that Congressman Park wrote the letter that
moved the president. Now this may be so,
but Commissioner Of Agriculture J.. ].
Brown saws he wrote the letter to Frank
Park that caused the congressman to write
the letter to the president that caused the
president to write the letter to the quarter
master general to put the "spud" to the sol
der. Now who wrote John Brown?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
Gets Better Every Year"

Triton Gazette: The Dawson News is S5
years old, and for thirty years been edited
and published by E. l.. Rainey. Over half a
life span is long time to run good paper
like that, and it gets better every year. Edi-
tor Rainey has not only done well himself,
but he has trained son who fills the old
mans place so well when he is off on bust
ness for the state that you scarcely miss
him. May the Raineys continue their useful
ness for hundred years or so to come.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

Montezuma Georgian: The Dawson News
has just celebrated its thirty-ffth anniver-
sary, being owned and edited by the present
editor for thirty years. It is to our mind one
of the neatest, best printed and best edited
papers in the state, and a credit to Dawson
and Terrell county. Here's hoping contin-
ued success for you Bro. Rainey.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
DID you GET YOURS?
m the Savannah News.

From the Savannah News.
What has become of the old-fashioned per-
son who dipped snuff? Nothing has become
of him-or her. In the twelve months end
ing June 80 snuff production in this coun-
try went to 35,377,751 pounds, or one-third
of pound for every man, woman and child
in the United States
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

:, savannah Press: The Dawson News has
lived and prospered under the direct;or of
Rainey, father and son, because it has heen
a clean newspaper. It has develoned that
character without which no newspaper can
prosper and few can even survive, Tvno.
graphically it is one of the prettiest ma
pers in Georgia. Democraticallv it is one
OF the staunchest in the South, and it oives
evidence in every issue of careful editinp
and prosperity. Dawson is fortunate in hav.
ing such a newspaper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

First Mr.. Hoover had the boys put the
soft pedal on that "food dictator" talk. Now
he would shoe TENN away from reference
to 'food controllership" Possibly it would
be satisfactory to this autocrat to refer to
him on all occasions as "official suggester
of benevolent cooperation between produc-
ers and consumers of foodstuffs."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
We Hope So, Too.

Cuthbert Leader: The Dawson News has
entered upon its thirty-sixth volume and for
thirty years has been owned and edited by
E. L. Ralney, who has made it one of the
leading weeklies in the state Here's hoping
he will be at the helm for many more years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

It's most interesting communication
that we print on this page from "a Dawson
Housekeeper," and her suggestion to the wo-
men is sure to attract attention and cause
comment. She points the way for more
helpful service than flag waving in these
times of stress.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
Greeting From Griffin

Griffin News: The Dawson News has en-
tered upon its thirty-sixth year, all but five
of which it has been owned and edited by
the present publisher, Hon. E. L. Rainey
The Dawson News is one of the best edited
and most readable newspapers in Georgia.
and the News and Sun extends all good
wishes to its esteemed editor on the occa-
sion of its thirty-sixth birthday
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
"The Best in South Georgia"

Blakely News: The. Dawson News cele-
brated its thirty-ffth birthday anniversary
this week. For thirty years of the thirty
five since it's founding the paper has been
under the management of E. L. Rainey. We
have often said of our contemporary that it
is the best weekly paper in South Georgia.
We hope it may one day be as old as the
Early County News is now.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

General Pershing, who sends home word
from France that the American soldier must
be full of pep and ginger, very likely will
be pleased to see that the governments first
purchase of provisions for the army includ-
ed 100000 cans of pepper and spices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

AS the first instance of application of the
"blood and iron" policy a regiment of Rus
sian soldiers who refused to fight was dis
banded and sent home. The conventional
cure for choking is to have good strong
friend pound you on the back
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
HE NEEDS HELP.

From the Savannah Press
The Dawson News thinks it is time we
were having some men in the state legisla-
ture represent the man who pays the money
instead of representing those who spend it.
1t believes the time is here for the taxpayer
to have an inning
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
PEOPLE Annreciate IL

Cedartown Standard: The excellent Daw-
son News celebrated it's 35th birthday last
week. AS only one out of three hundred
newspapers that are started live over year,
this longevity shows that Bro. Rainev has
been giving his people good paper and
that they appreciate it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

1t seemed like old times in Dawson Satur-
day. People and vehicles crowded the streets,
and the merchants had busy day waiting
on the trade. The wise and economical buy
er long since learned that it pays to patron
ize Dawson merchants
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
Thirty-five Years of U.efurne.,.

Macon County Citizen: The Dawson News
began its thirty-sixth year of usefulness
with it's issue of last Tuesday. Editor Rainey
IS giving Dawson and Terrell county splen-
did paper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

Word comes that the soldiers in France
are UNANIMOUSLY against that Sammie stuff
So is practically everybody else.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

Still, something probably will be found
for the Kaiser to do after the war. They
might put him in charge of gang of l. W.
WIS with instructions to go as far as he
likes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

The goober crop of Southwest Georgia is
something tremendous, and if there is
profitable market it will revolutionize farm
ing operations Let us hope it will be so.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11
"The Old Reliable"

Dalton Citizen: The old reliable Dawson
News is thirty-ive years old. It is a worthy
Georgia newspaper and the Citizen hopes il
will live to enjoy many more birthdays.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

In a Fulton county court, the other day,
Hoke Smith was arraigned on the charge of
jumping a contract, and Joe Brown went on
his bond.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

The cost of living is not decreasing, Mr.
Hoover. We are on the way up along the
line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

Only three weeks until the first of the
liberty loan shopping days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

Is it possible to find a judge who would
declare any law unconstitutional?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-09-11

"A Splendid Achievement"
Hawkinsville Dispatch: The Dawson News
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-13
ETIQUETTE

For refreshment at a young girls club meeting it is nice to serve hot chocolate with whipped cream, lady fingers, cookies and small candies.
 D.-You certainly must prepay the express or postal charges on the we'd ding gift you sent to your friend at Q distance. It is not necessary to have 5he present marked, but if you do it must be with the initials of the brides maiden name. A bachelor should not send a bride piece of jewelry, nor any article of wearing apparel. His gift must be something useful or ornamen tai for the new home. Only the i'm mediate families of the bride and groom or very intimate elderly friends, may allow their gifts to take the form of money.
 Mrs. X.-Your permanent address should be engraved in the lower right hand corner of your visiting card When you are paying calls in a strange city where you may be visiting, c, where for any reason you are stayil1 temporarily, you should write your cal address in the lower 'oft-hand
 ner of your card.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-13
PERSONALS

Geneva Wilson of Milford, whose exquisite dancing has been feature of several of the closing receptions of Miss Benita V. Slocum's Dancing School, scored a big hit at the big amateur production, 'The Wishing Ring" at the Shubert theatre in New Haven, last evening" Miss Wilson has been under Miss Slocum's tute- lage for several years and the mum bers she danced were originated by Miss S1ocum. One was '"The Spirit of American Youth" and the other Moment Musicale" Miss Wilson dances beautifully and was great fla vorite with the audiences that taxed the capacity of the theatre to its ut most.
 Mrs. Charles H. Armstrong, Mrs. John R. Woodruff, Mrs. F. A. Strong Mrs Frank Staples and Mrs, Arville Rector went to New Haven last even ing in Mrs. Armstrong's car to attend the meeting of Mary Clap Wooster chapter, D. A. R., in New Haven, in