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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26
FOOD REGULATION

one OF the biggest and most vita
questions before the American gov
eminent i'll the present situation is
the proper distribution OF foodstutfs
TO insure adequate supplies at all
points at the same time keeping down
the costs under existing law is the
specuiator-not the professional spec.
ulator, in this case, alone. but the
amateur who believes ii q shrewd
business move to buy up large guam
titles of supplies, holding them for
an expected increase in price, which
usually comes. 1t is against such a
condition as this that the govern,
ment's plan for food control during
the war is aimed.
Secretary Houston in a letter ad
dressed to the senate Friday asked
specifically for the department of
agriculture, power to supervise the
production and distribution of food
he also requested that an appropria-
tion of 25,o0O,ooO be granted for
putting the plans into operation.
The people of the United States will
Doubtless welcome any legislation
that will tend to lower the price of
food. Protests against the continu-
Gus rise in the cost of living have
been met with cries of food shortage.
Recent disclosures in Chicago, how
ever, where both private and public
warehouses were found to be fairly
bursting with provisions, In most
cases held by speculators waiting to
exact huge profits on the rising mar
ket, indicate that despite the heavy
shipment of American products
abroad this nation is far from facing
a shortage.
With Europe crying for food Great.
ing very profitable market for
American producers, speculators
have rich field in this country stor.
ing huge quantities Of supplies fore.
seeing advanced prices in continue.
tion of present conditions. But the
spectators are not altogether to
blame. Consumers fearing still high
er prices have played directly into
the hands of these men by buying up
large quantities of supplies for future
use. Absolute control, therefore, is
necessary if the government hopes to
bring back anything like normal con-
ditions.
The broad scope of the secretary's
recommendations indicate to what
extent the government expects TO go
to remedy the situation. The plans
call for control of the methods of pro.
duction, price fixing and distribution
La this way it is hoped to secure the
most efficient utilization of Ameri.
can farms and to place their products
in the hands Of the consumer at reas.
enable prices.
The time has come for definite ac-
tion and spectators will doubtless
seek shelter quickly If congress ap-
pears willing to grant the powers
sought by the department Of aRricul-
ture. Granting the government au-
thority to deal directly in foodstuffs
would, to a great extent. make appli.
cation of the law unnecessary and
bring immediate relief.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

They are conceaiing it as best they
can from the world, but 1t is evident
from what little is leaking out that
Germany's internal troubles today
are quite as serious as are these on
the outside. The German people are
awaking to the fact that they have
too long been led by Prussian auto
cracy and that now isthe propitious
time for them to rid themselves of it.
The world is looking forward to May
4 when the demonstration are ex-
pected to culminate In something
probably az far reaching as the re.
cent revolution in Russia. With tie
Kaiser eliminated it is believed the
end of the war will be in sight and
that permanent peace throughout
1.-The world viii be established.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Ii naval officers get to seeing EN-
where they are not, who can blame
Boston for having nervous spells?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Under new law the spy business
will be fully as fatal as premeditated
suicide. Looks like good Law.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

when the senate votes unanimously
for the $1,000, goo 900 war fund. we
know the country is united.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The situation might be enliyened,
if some pacitist would tell the colonel
that he's too old to fight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

May as we'll prepare to loan your
spading fork TO the peighbors this
spring, if you happen to have one.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The guards at the state department
refused entrance to James Homilton
Lewis recently. They took him for
the sunset,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Some of the "aliep enemies" in this
country seem to be too busy with
their plots to study the proclamations
the president has issued.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Campaigns for the increase of oal
national wealth must get many of ui
right back TO the soil. That is tht
source Of real production.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The sooner the government deter
mines on some policy to curb the
tendency to fictitious values of food
stnffs, the sooner it lays its stern
hand on food9tuffs spectators, the
sooner it will do,the thing the people
are clamoring for today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

j. p. Morgan offered to loan the
United States a million dollars, just
like that, and did rot ask if the pro-
babie borrower is able to give securi-
ty negotiable at the bank.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Thomas f. Smith, Tammanyite
was elected to Congress from the 1871
New York district at a special elec
tion Oh April 70 by vote of S,s3s t,
2,45o for Boyle, Republican, and 72s
for Cannon, Socialist.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Since the Eddystone munition
plant blew up, the secret service has
been watching the mails from Ger.
many for two pounds of iron cross
for somebody.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

In these days Of high priced -four
many are finding out to their SUR
prise that the lower grades Of flour
make just as good tasting bread &c
the winter, better looking sorts. II
is Just q matter Of color and il one;
can forget that, the darker looking
bread will tasts Just 6 we'll md M
bit + the purse neArly ~ hard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The Cars lawyers never seemed to
think of demanding chang of venue,
nor did they appeal the case to the
supreme court. Pretty poor Legal
work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26


KRE.. SOUTH DAKOTA,
The situation might be enliyened
| if some paci6st would tell the colone
that he'is too old to fight.
when the senate votes unanimously
for the $1,000, 900 900 war fund, we
know the country is united.
Under new law the spy business
will be fully as fatal as premeditated
suicide. Looks like good law.
II naval officers get to seeing EN-
where they are not, who can blame
Boston for having nervous spells?
May as we'll prepare to loan your
spading fork TO the peighbors this
spring, if you happen to have one.
The guards at the state department
refused entrance to James Homilton
Lewis recently. They took him for
the sunset,
Some of the "aliep enemies" in this
country seem to be too busy with
their plots to study the proclamations
the president has issued.
Campaigns for the increase of our
nationa! wealth must get many of us
right back TO the soil. That is the
source OF real production.
The Cars lawyers never seemed to
think of demanding chang of venue,
nor did they appeal the case to the
supreme court. Pretty poor Legal
work.
Since the Eddystone munition
plant blew up. the secret service has
been watching the mails from Ger
many for two pounds of iron cross
for somebody.
j. 2. Morgan offered to loan the
United States million dollars, just
like that, and did not ask if the pro-
babie borrower is able to give securi-
ty negotiable at the bank.
Thomas F. Smith, Tammanyite,
was elected to Congress from the 18th
New York district alta special elec.
tion on April 70 by a vote of S,s3s to
2,45o for Boyle, Republican, and 1913
for Cannon, Socialist.
The sooner the government deter
mines on some policy to curb the
tendency to fictitious values of food
stnffs, the sooner it lays its stern
hand on food9tnffs spectators, the
sooner it will do,the thing the people
are clamoring for today.
Those editors and politicians who
illustrate their conception of military
training by Efforts to obstruct the
plans of the commander in chief
evidently do not believe that discip-
line is an essential feature of train.
ing.
Joseph Ellison of Lead publicly de-
clared his hope that Germany would
trod all over the United States in the
present conflict. Joe now languishes in
the county Jail to answer charge of
sedition and may have time to fully
reflect over being disloyal to his native
land before breathing the ozone of
freedom.
All activities on the part of the
United States since entering the war
are in the nature OF preparation. A
commission consisting of British
Foreign Secretary Balfour, French
Minister of Justice Viviani and Gen.
Joffre, are in Washington to confer
as to cooperation with the entente
allies.
The Canadian Government on the
10th placed wheat, wheat flour, and
semolina on the free list. AS the
reciprocal clauses OF the American
tariff admit free wheat and wheat
products of al countries that admit
American wheat without duty, this
action of Canada's establishes free
trade in these products between the
two countries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Those editors and politicians who
illustrate their conception of military
training by efforts to obstruc5 the
plans of the commander-in-ch chief
evidently do not believe that discip-
line is an essential feature of train
ing
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

Joseph Ellison of Lead publicly de-
clared his hope that Germany would
trod all over the United States in the
present conflict. Joe now languishes in
the county Jail to answer charge OF
sedition and may have time to fully
reflect over being disloyal to his native
land before breathing the ozone OF
freedom.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

The Canadian Government on the
10th placed wheat, wheat flour, aud
semolina on the free list. AS the
reciprocal clauses OF the American
tariff admit free whea. and wheat
products of al countries that admit
American wheat without duty, this
action of Canada's establishes free
trade in these products between the
two countries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-26

All activities on the part of the
United states since entering the war
are in the nature of preparation. A
commission consisting of British
Foreign Secretary Balfour, French
Minister of Justice Viviani and Gen.
Joffre, are in Washington to confer
as to cooperation with the entente
allies.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
BEN HILL COUNTYS RESOURCES MUST BE MODELLED
COMMITTEE OF SAFETY TO TAKE CHARGE
''Procrastination is the thief of time.

REPRESENTATION is the tlnc OF time.
Unlike England and France OF
be caught mapping county as elsewhere
where fochought will be racced the CRATER shall be orestacd
and the civil population home receive the studied support
patriotic committee OF homcoks take steps
ourselves the families OF the boys who shall volunteer the
who aborng for fixed wages make
up the activities OF this county food prices within
the ability OF these and for the loyal parents whose
shall volunteer such provisions shall be made
noble that their folks home will be maintained with
comforts and surety they themselves could provide
they lett at home o for these wants.
No time be wasted in setting organization
the start backed by legislation need be- protect the
munty against food spectators who hope aen upon the
misfortune OF their country and the patriotism OF their fellow citizens
Efficiency and foresight will not be wanting with the lessons learn
the movement that will hbnders
than the the they thrive the
innocent at home and speculate the lack protection which
these exposed Too late wait until the danger upon
greed and avarce know limit preparing
foreign foe the ccerous
cd and through manipulation make food prices high that the
boring with his fixed standard of wages compelled deprive
his family the OF life
operation OF be he aboer
solid front If through hunger and do
in time internal troubles divide this nation
welfare is jeopardized and with it failure may be
The through efficient work and frugal living the rich
through liberal contributions and unscfs management
mon good will each share the glory of the OF this
Naion OF and practical application
nccessarics, to the families in need
Every foot OF available ground planted in
If scarcity be prevented and the duty of every land
either in the the county. plainly
Make the land produce food sus for
last years Clothes il need be- the food
with each coming day We feed the larger part the world
all OF our Allies but the homeoks first OF all
Your patriotism will be measured by the you
willing put into the relief through labor
wise that needed to provide the with the necessities OF
If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

ternoon after the excitement of the
district contest is over. There is
some good talent in the classes and
some good plays in circulation and we
have three good dramatic coaches at
school in Misses Sims and Heuser
and Mrs. Brown. The combination Of
the three ought to enable the class
TO present truly good production
the only thing remaining to be sup
piled is good support. We have three
requisites but no auto can run on
three cylinders-it takes four. Let
the school, the authors, the faculty
and the town combine to make the
big Four
Immediately after the contest
closes up, baseball will begin. We
are rather late, over a month later
than We intended to be, but our ex-
traordinary good material and good
coach should make up for the lost
time There were twelve boys tried
out in March and it will take about
twenty. Let's everybody pull to-
gether and get big bunch out for
the teamA Even if you don't think
you can make it, you can have a lot
Of fun and you will help the school by
trying Let's go from here.
The rain Thursday sadly depleted
The ranks at school but it was not
found necessary to adopt one session
plan for the day
Prof Stringer has dug UP more old
and discarded laboratory apparatus
han was ever thought to be in exis-
.ence. A large supply of things for
use in both physics and chemistry
have been found in the cabinets and
reclaimcd@
The job of janitor is usually a
ather thankless one. No matter what
he janitor does it is usually ex-
)ected of him. In almost everything
Else, hard work will bring applause
nd honors but there is little glory
ccorded the janitor But Uncle
Len" Frinl certainly deserves credit
If ever we had a janitor who did.
Every day the thoughtlessness of five
hundred students is erased from
the floor and furniture And Mr..
Frink is certainly popular with the
boys
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

A Spring or Flower Social will be
given at the home of Nj. and Mrs.
W. Y. Church, corner of Roanoke and
Merrlmac Drive, Thursday night,
April 18th, by the Christian Endeav-
orers of the Central Christian church.
An interesting program will be rend-
cred, followed by both old and new
games, and refreshments. We have
arranged to have cars meet the people
at the church between 7:45 and 800
p. NJ. and carry them out to Mrs.
Church's. Everybody interested in
vited 4 stiV,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
BEING TRIED FOR MURDER

Eddie Lee, darkey about 20 years
old is being tried for the murder of
Polly Hicks, who died last Monday
from the result of a pistol wound re-
ceived Sunday on one of Mr.. M.
Dickson's farms east of the city.
The Grand Jury found an indict-
ment for murder against Lee Tues
day and the Court appointed Attor-
neyS Dodgen, Griffin and Keefer to
defend the accused.
1t appears that the negroes were
at friends house drinking soda wa
ter when the negro dropped stop
per down the woman's waist in pure
fun but shot the girl when she in turn
took the same liberty with Lee.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
ILLUSTRATING THE VALUE
OF NEWS AS IT TRAVELS

Mr. c. A, Fretwell. on his regular
trip to neighboring towns, Tuesday
was informed for the first time by
knowing ones in these hamlets, that
German spy was SHOT by Fitz-
gerald policeman in the act OF poison
ing the water supply of our city, and
that a local physician whipped three
Germans in the city for refusing to
display the flag.
Both reports were pure fabrications
and not unlike many we may read
from other sections OF the country
during these exciting times.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
LEW H. RIGSBY.

Lew H. Rigsby died at his home
on West Lemon street this morning,
surrounded by his family, after an i'll
ness of long duration Besides his
loving wife he leaves one daughter
and two sons to mourn his loss.
Rev. Cowart, assisted by Rev. Hill,
will conduct the funeral services this
afternoon, the remains to be laid to
rest in Evergreen cemetery The
pail bearers are Messrs. A. H. Thur
mond, c. Patterson, L. V. Barden, A.
w. DaLee, J. c., Wilson and J, II,
Evans
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
DON'T WAIT. AND BE FORCED TO GO.

Young don't wait until transcription makes necessary
you respond the call your country Be FREE MAN
and assume the duties of FREE MAN time and let
that time be NOW
Our country entering upon long journey into the fray OF
world problems that rebeng settled by the sword No living
tell to what extent have until victory
Every abboded single and without direct dependents look
after should that he is the HONOR ROLL of his country
placed there at his without the stigma OF compuson
The foreigners within gates part
MEN let not be SAID young that they failed in their
Guty to noby respond their coun call this hour need
Young enlist!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
The Overthrow Throne


A king once sat upon a throne,
Making laws.
This right to rule was his alone
Just because
He ran the land with sword of steel
In his might. ss
He ground it downNith iron heel
Twas his right
Justice was thing forgot
Where he ruled.
In the art of needing not
He was schooled.
OfsPEOPLE he knew not a thing.
Strange to tell
But they planned to Gust the king
Then he. fell >,
Iron heels were no avail
How he cussed!
Swords of steel and fists of mail
Bit the dust
With a crash his throne came down.
Smashed to bits.
Then the people snatched his crown.
He threw fits.
Progress wouldn't brook a -snob
If it could.
So the king has lost lbs 10 b
Lost for good -
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

The jury had the case as we go to
press, arguments having been made
by the attorneys for the defense and
the states attorney, Col J. B. Wall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11
Err TINENT
PARAGRAPHS
By JESSE F. CELDERs. :

Be a much" but not Excessive"
BE progressive, not extreme. And
above all thing, old fellow, try and
BE just what you SEEM.
The Gar ris now over-throne.
All of these revolutions ought to
make the democratic card players ar
range to have two pair beat "Roy-
al"
If Nicholas could only write Eng
lish huently he could get fine lob
as magazine writer, after all of his
experiences.
John Hale is fireman on the Fris
CO. and Mr.. Raiues is his boss! Also
Z. c. Lillcy is superintendent of
this road and T. K Rose is also am
employe
But what we started to say was,
that Claire Frye and Phil Boyle are
both students OF Okalohma High
School and Charles Stemen is a teach
er there!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

How many American flags floating in Fitz-
gcrald There should be They should be every
home They should float from every building They should be
evidence everywhere 1t secmy that
shouting Amercansm every but it proper and right
that show coo by displaying the national coors And
the largest flags of all should be proudly flown City Hall
Courthouse and School buildings.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

With the Water and Light Commission furnishing
mna rate for irrigation OF home gardens and the city pow
them for initial planting the vacant lots in Fitzgerald should
oduce enough vegetables to feed every family
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

The knockers thinks OF changing place
residence cure'fo the ills OF which he complains
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

On Thursday morning our sixteen
contestants will leave for Americus to
take part in the contests in the Third
District meets. The events come
thusly: Thursday night, debate: Fri
day morning, spelling and essay; Fri
day afternoon, athletics: Friday eve
ming, expression and piano; Satur-
day morning. defamation; Saturday
noon BIG eats Fitzgerald high
school will probably take first honors
in everything but will certainly do
so i'll the last named event.
The people of Americas have come
splendidly to the front In hospitality
and will entertain the contestants
most royalty; quite seueeming the
rather indifferent treatment accorded
them four years ago. 1t will be an
eNpectant bunch which goes up to
Americas Thursday and a happy
bunch which comes back Saturday
whether insanely happy or soberly
happy we can not very we'll predict
although the chances arc greatly in
favor of the former.
The Senior Class will concentrate
its highly trained and developed in
tellects on the important subject of
the class MAY heninninn Afnna &c
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-11

Inc fellow who is loudest in the contention that charity
sns at home usually the who unwilling TO make
beginning -