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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
ASKS SUPREME COURT
TO PASS OVER DRAFT

washington. 0ct 2-The supreme
court was asked to pass on the cousu-
tuGCaaIty of the seIectIve draft law
at the earliest date possible IN q. mo-
zion presented today by Solicitor Cen
eral Davis
Appeals by persons convicted Of vio-
isting the draft have been made and
the solicitor general asked that they
ha advanced and heard together
among the cases are those of Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman
convicted on charges of urging men Of
couzcripEon age not to register. The
motion was taken under adyisemeut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

80 the lsl-eitEe= Friday
Miss Terl Narston OF the Joy schools
spent the Weekend as beg home here
Mrs prank T. Sherman attended
81. O. r. II INVENTION +33 fNl15- ---5-la.
Eugene wait came from Canada th-
NAare he L= q student in 5Ae state ANA
Mabel A1coru was in Rock Island
sas E-za Ekstrom came from Rock
IsAa## 3n4naz8ty Eo spend g. re-" days
#f Il tss rom nome .
at.er dag 12E $1,000 for one carload 81
Es- Leatz Bowes was In Rock ISL
Miss E-r.Ila Iauetts Sc. spending ii
t#.-...H with her parents here
y H wayne was i'm Rock Isand Tues
Mrs Frank wait spent several days
&5t. her husband FL the hospital AL
flre=Ez home sunday ia honor OF MIS-
noa-s Of Sl. Louis. Among those pres
Frank TieEers and family OF Preemp-
t-uE. James and Frank Hartman OF
zaaH.5E AND j. ~. B1neE and IaTni ~
Dodge tHal RE and Otto Pearson are
bet1 rHart=red I'm the same barracks
Fraue r. sherman returned Tues
friends r. chicago and Evanston.
r. r Wait. O. r. SCaIueter and W
a. -5arGsav brought home from the
Aan1s generous share of pre-
mlEu ribbons ON horses and fowls
Private ROLAND EuWes arrived home
HHtEr EC.aItE saturday Night TO spend
sunday ao als home He Is At Camp
Nrs g. d. wayne was a trl-city Wis
s5af Tuesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
KILLED WHEN AUTO
MET WABASH TRAIN

Keokuk. Iowa. Oct. 3-Charles Boyd
is dead and Homer Hudson IS in a To-
cal hospital today. suffering from ser
ious injuries. as the result Of the demo
lition OF their automobile by a Wabash
freight train near Denver. Ill. late
yesterday Both resided near Denver
and were prominent farmers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
WV YORK. REALITY v4TrF.

New York, Oct. 2-The tentative
valuations Of real. estate in New York
City show an increase of more than
$137 600 600 over last year for a total
valuation of $1,000 10000 according
to figures made public today by the
department of taxes and assessments.
During the year 1891 new buildings
wer6 erected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
PR0nIR FIYER IATE-

Des Moines. Ia, Oct. An air.
plane tour Of Iowa in the interest OF
the constitutional prohibitory amend
ment 10 be voted on Get. 10, sched-
uled 70 start yesterday has been post
poned until Wednesday. f. S. Hoyt,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
MURPHY rs NAMED
FOR DRAFT BOARD

Das Noines. Iowa, Oct. Governor
Harding received Geographic con
frmation from washington today OF
the appointment of ID. J. Murphy of
Waukon, to succeed D. III. EeIIeher OF
Fort Dodge as chairman OF the SUI
preme draft exemption board for the
northern district of Iowa. AR Eel}e-
her has gone to- Washington 10 con-
tluue work under the draft law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
4ru Making X0egr OgUrz
Cough Remedy
Eoa csa save ah0ut -. and bays
S. better remedy than the ready
made kind. Easily done.
49, ail5-1IlSs-aS-75777 81.

81 Tcu combined the curative proper
Ties Of every known +'readY-made" cough
remedy YOU would hardly have in them
81 the curative power that lies IN this
Simple homemade" cough syrup which
taxes only a few minutes To prepare
Get from any druggist 2 = ounces Of
9tneN go cents WORTH, pour 1t into q
plhl botEle and fill the bottle with piala
Efaaulsted sugar syrup The total cost
= aEoUt 90 cents and gives Eou full
t3H5 q really better cough syrup than
S00 could buY rcsdvm1as for $50
4astss pleasant and never spCIls.
. A-ls IlHgE and sugar syrup prepaTa-
Lon gets right at the cause of q cough
1R4 Caves almost immediate relief. l6
i2oseiis the pbIcCm. stops Ghe nasty
lhFoat tickle and heals the sore, irrt-
faEed membranes that Zine the throat.
saest and bronchial tubes, 80 gently
az easily that II Is really astonishing
4 day use viii usually overcome the
urinary cough and Ter bronchitis,
Ssoqp, whooping cough and bronchial
es559sIna there Il nothing better.
FlHeE is g most valuable concentrated
.onp0und of genuine NorWav pine ez-
ascJ, aud has been used fer generations
- greak up severe coughs
40 avoid disappointment. be sure 10
- - your druggist for 80 ounces 81
mex with full directions. and don't
Ss4seePt anything else. A guarantee OF
asesolute satisfaction or neonev prompt
Il rounded, goes with this preparation.
90 9l1ez Cos FE-eAa aynes -1n1>
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
TEXT GERMAN REPLY
SENT FROM VATICAN

Rome Oct 2.-The vatican has de-
E=raraf I'D the British minister the text
oE the replies Of Germany and Austria
.f1e Hspe-s peace proposals. The re-
plies are accompanied by q short note
from the vatican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
MINERS RFJFCT 0FFTR-

Wa5EInEt0n, OCT EepTeseDta-
tiyeE Of coal miners Ia the central com
petitjve field rejected today a pr0p0s-
al by operators Offering in part the
wage increase demanded. Conference
viii be continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

the aviator. failed to catch a train
from Chicago in time to make the
proposed start from Postville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

The death of Lieutenant Vosse was
reported unohcialiy from Amsterdam
last week He was said TO have been
! killed in 3 fight with his 50th ad-
/ versary. The lieutenant was credited
+ IN German Official reports with hayS
ing brought down a. afrplanes up to
Sept. TO-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02
FAMOUS GERMAN
KILLED BY BRITON
Lieutenant Yosse Had Record OF HaT-
ing Brought Down A. Enemy
Airpianes During War.

British Headquarters fn france and
Belgium, Oct 2-The body Of Lieu
tenant Fosse. the famous German avi-
ator. has been found in the British
lines. The lieutenant was killed in a
combat with q British airnan He
died fighting determinedlv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

Dancing, Coliseum. tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

Dancing. Coliseum. tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-02

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
PERSONAL ITEMS
OF THE PAST WEEK

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Battle and Mr..
E. B. Durham motored to Hawkins
vile last week to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
L. C. Durham. Mrs. Durham return
ed with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Marlin and
daughter, Miss Clementine have re-
turned from Atlanta where they at
tended the Southeastern Land Show.
Prof. H. D. Hawkins is here spend
ing several days with his many
friends. Mr.. Hawkins was formerly
principal of the local high school,
Mr.. H. Grady Brim, formerly of
Herod, has returned to his home at
Washington, Ga, after spending sew
eral days with homefolks.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Weaver who are
visiting in Florida, will make a trip
to Panama and South America before
returning to Dawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Howell and D.
H. Bowels and James Cross of CO.
milla spent Sunday with friends in
Dawson.
Mr.. James P. Hill of Eufaula, Ala,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. E.
B. Bridges, where Mrs. Hill is visit
ing.
Mr.. Walter Glaze has returned to
Columbus, after spending some time
with his sister, Mrs. j. S. Lawrey.
Mr.. A. L. McLendon is spending
several days in Atlanta at the South
eastern Land Show
Mr.. Chas. M. Harris is spending
several days in Atlanta on business
Judge and Mrs. L. C. Hoyl are in
Atlanta visiting friends and relatives.
Sheriff Turner was called to Doles
last week on official business.
Miss Marion Wallace of Forsyth is
visiting Mrs. o. K. Kenyon.
Mr.. John Seay spent the weekend
with the homefolks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
RIDES THIRTEEN NILES
TO STEAL FRESH meat
ALSO BORROWS MULE WITHOUT
OWNERS KNOWLEDGE-THE
SHERIFF GETS HIM.

During the recent intense cold
weather Ben Toombs, a negro en-
ployed at J. D. Laing's saw mill on
the B. 7. Bridges place, eight miles
above Dawson, wanted some fresh
meat, and as he had no porkers he
borrowed mule without the owners
knowledge and began a search.
The following morning a quantity
of meat was missing from a smoke
house on the B, B. Perry place five
miles below Dawson. Sheriff Turner
was called and an investigation made,
but no clue as to the guilty party
could be ascertained.
On Mr.. Turner's return to Dawson.
however, he stopped and was talking
to several negroes when one casually
mentioned something said by Ben
Toombs the night before. This gave
Mr.. Turner his only clue, as he
remembered that Toombs had served
three different sentences in the coun-
ty changing.
He went to Toombs' house and
made search, but found no meat
then he went to the Laing mill and
asked Toombs what he did with the
rest of the meat. The negro thinking,
the officer knew all, told him he had
eaten it.
The Negroes bond, which was as
sessed at 5000, was stood by Mr.. J.
D. Laing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
luncheon given by the Reel Club of
May Enter Movie Field.

luncheon given by the Reel Club of
the city.
May Enter Movie Field.
1t will interest Miss Martins
friends to know that she has been
asked to play the leading part in a
local picture which it is planned to
stage as an advertisement of the ag-
ricultural resources and other advan-
tages of Terrell county. Also, Miss
Marlin was advised by C. F. Pierc.
director of the Paramount Film
Company of New York, who was one
of the judges in the contest, as well
as by others interested in the profess
sion, that her possibilities in the NOV
ing picture field were extraordinary.
The failure of the Atlanta newspa-
pers, in view of the fact that for
weeks they had heralded the contest
as one of the big features of the
show, to announce Miss Martins sue
cess has been generally noticed and
caused much unfavorable criticism.
1t shows spirit of narrow littleness
that real newspapers are never gull
ty of, and can be accounted for only
on the idea that they were shocked
and peeved because an Atlanta con-
testant who everybody believed was
slated for the big prize, failed to re-
ceive it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
ElOD GIRL won
N MOVIE CONTEST
Nv
.,.rNTINE MARLIN WAS
nnrD FIRST PRIZE
|ovFR CONTESTANTS.

|.oD has again won supremacy
I.rtest where there was sharp
ortending over wide terri
.,test of amateur moving pic
,4.osses at the Southeastern
cLow in Atlanta, under the
l. If the various film compan-
|tbo country, the first prize was
u 70 Miss Clementine Marlin
contest was open to all ladies
southeastern States, and there
+renty-three contestants from
Il of Georgia, Alabama, South
Ia and Florida.
n Of the entrants was given
Il and a half minutes before
y nvie camera, and thus were re-
not only to show her ability
Ddsring her skill but also her
ntinn Of what would please and
u an audience in so short a
|. Marlin showed wonderful ease
E,sre in an aethetic dance, the
l. Of YOUTH" which will be
At the Palace next Monday.
prizes that were given were a
b,senger Chevrolet automobile,
rOnd ring and a silver service,
FtOmobile being awarded to Miss
and the others to ladies from
Carolina and Alabama, respec-
nsrous entertainments, includ-
noes. luncheons and automobile
we're given the contestants,
lis Marlin was the recipient of
a compliment in being request
give an exhibition dance at a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
DAWSON COMPANY
BUYS PLANTATION
Picket, Laing & Co. Invest $25, 900
in Terrell Land-Also Buy All
Stock and Farming Implements.

Stock and Farming Implements.
At the recent executors sale of the
R. D. Gay plantation, in the Doverel
section of the county, the entire prop
erty, real estate and personal, with
the exception of two hundred acres
sold to B. 7. Castelar, of Cuthbert,
went to a company of Dawson, com
posed of Messrs. D. c. Piskett, R. L.
Saville, j. A. Laing and H. A. Petty,
and known as the Pitckett-Laing Co.
The plantation contains 1880
acres and brought $4,000, or $3.50
per acre. The live stock, cotton seed
and farming implements were bought
for $4,000.
Since the sale the local company
has sold the mules that were on the
farm and replaced them with young
ones. The plantation is to be oper-
ated by the company with the idea
of developing it into an extensive
stock farm in short while.
1t is understood that Mr.. J. A.
Laing will be directly in charge of
the company's interests, while Mr..
Louis Gay will be the superintendent
of the farm work.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and
promptly effective. 1t soothes the
irritated membrane and Kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved,
Delay is dangerous-get DIR. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been the favorite
remedy for grippe, Group, coughs and
colds. Get a bottle today at your
druggists, SOC.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
The Social Realm
Miss Wallace Entertained.

Miss Marian Wallace of Forsyth,
the guest of Miss May Tweedy, has
been the recipient of several delight
full affairs, among them being the six
O'Clock dinner given Tuesday evening
by Misses Wright and Yawn at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Baldwin.
After the dinner, the young men join
ed the party and engaged in cards.
They were served sandwiches and
coffee, Miss Garrett assisting the
hostess. Throughout the eve ming
musical numbers by Miss Florence
Baldwin were enjoyed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall 5
Catarrh Cure.
f, ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. r.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
NAT. BANK OF COMMERCE..
Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system Testimonials sent free Price 75
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
MISS ELLA LANGSTON
WEBS LEESBURG MAN
Dawson Young Lady Is Bride of MIR
Lee F. Moreland.

Dawson Young Lady Is Bride of MIR.
Lee F. Moreland.
A wedding of unusual interest
was solemnized last Thursday in
Leesburg at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Moreland when Miss Ella
G. Langston and Mr.. Lee F. More
land of Leesburg were married. The
ceremony was performed by Ordi-
nary A. F. Greene of Lee county.
Miss Langston was visiting Miss
Eva Ward, a niece of the groom, and
although Mr.. Moreland had been pay
ing her marked attention for some
time no one suspected their inten-
ton to marry so suddenly.
The bride is the beautiful and at
tractive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
M. Langston of Dawson, while the
groom is a prominent young farmer
of Lee county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
, GARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank each and every
person for the kindness shown us
during the recent illness and death of
our daughter and sister, Lizzie Bell
May Gods richest blessings rest upon
everyone. Mr.. and Mrs. David Mar
tin and children.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
LAND SHOW AIDS
DAWSON COMPANY
Sells Order of Velvet Beans Through
Advertisement in the Terrell
County Booth.

On account Of a sample of their
product in the Terrell county booth
at the Southeastern Land Show the
Dawson Cotton Oil Company has re-
ceiYed an order for number of tons
Of their velvet beans from Austell,
Ga.
AS the land show has several days
yet to run this first order is an indi-
Gator of the possibilities of the own
ers of products there on display, as
well as a direct result of the advan-
tages that come from advertising or
letting outside people know the re-
sources of our county.
Land Show Boosting Itself.
Mr.. J. A Horsley, in charge of the
Terrell county exhibit, writes that
all are satisfied with the shows re-
suits. He states that the land show
doesn't need anw boosting, for il has
boosted itself, and all Terrell people
will be delighted with its results.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
Scientific Temperance Instruction.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the w. G. T. U. will be held Friday
afternoon at o'clock, at the Metho.
dist church, the subject-being "Scien-
tiic Temperance Instruction" under
the direction of Miss Bell Cheatham.
The following program will be given.
Song and prayer.
Scripture Lesson-Rev. 7. B. Stan
ford.
Song.
Talk on the Subject-Mrs. L. La
mar.
Duet-Miss Bush and Miss Hinson
Memorial to Miss Willard-Miss
Sharpe.
Closing Song.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
STATE MEETING OF
D. OF r. IN SESSION
In Session at Quitman Today-Local
Chapters Are Represented by a
Strong Delegation.

The Daughters of the American
Revolution are holding their conven-
ton or meeting for all chapters in
Georgia today at Quitman. The work
of the organization is one of distinct
merit as the results accomplished by
the national, state and local chapters
wildly point out.
Dawson sent strong representa-
ton to the meeting, the Stonecastle
Chapter being represented by Mes
danes T. c. Geise, w. A. Davidson
and w. S. Dozier, while Mrs. H. A.
Wilkinson is the delegate of the Dor
othy Waltons.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
Y. w. c. A. Meet.

Miss Estelle Melton entertained
the members of the Y. w. C. A,
Monday afternoon at her home on
College street. After a business ses-
sion, social hour was enjoyed dur,
ing which time sandwiches and coffee
were served. Mrs. E. j. Pace assisted.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
FARMERS UNION WAREHOUSE
COMPANY TO DISSOLVE
Have Ceased Business Operations.
Corporation Is Solvent.

NOEPUkdtIUH IS 0UAVSHI.
Legal notice is made in this issue
of The News of the desire of the dis
solution of corporation of the Farm
ers' Union Warehouse Co. The petit
ton has been sent Judge w. C. Wor-
rill of this superior court circuit
and an order issued by him that there
would be a hearing of the petition
at. the court house in Dawson on the
21st day of May, and if there were
any objections to the dissolution they
could be then made.
This corporation has been operat-
ing a warehouse business in Dawson
for several years and their money
customers will regret its dissolution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13

Mrs. o. T. Kenyon was hostess
Thursday evening at card party in
honor of Miss Wallace, eight couples
being present. A salad course with
coffee was served, Mrs. Kenyon being
assisted by Miss Susie May Dozier
and Mr.. John Kenyon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13

Miss Virginia Hutchcraft compli-
mented Miss Wallace with matinee
party Friday afternoon which was
much enjoyed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13

Wednesday evening Miss Chap Sa-
vile gave six o'clock dinner for
Miss Wallace at the home of Mrs. w.
c. Paschal, carrying out the color
scheme of yellow and green. The
place cards were hand painted cupids.
The dinner was served in four
courses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13

Mrs. R. R. Jones gave an informal
affair Friday evening, Miss Wallace
being honor guest, the party playing
setback at two tables. Later, cream
and cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold.
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure.
2. w. GROVES signature on each box. Csc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13
Land Show Boosting Itself.

Simon Pure" the cream of Leaf
Lards, sold on money-back guaran-
tee. w. F. English.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-13

"Simon Pure" Leaf Lard goes
further-best by test. w. F. English.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Rejuvenated Orchards Pay
Increased Apple Profits

One of the biggest problems in
Pennsylvania horticulture to-day is
the rejuvenation of the farm orchards
of one to five acres each. Over eighty
per cent. of the 5000, 900 barrels of ap-
pies produced in Pennsylvania in 1917
came from these orchards, according
to Dr. S. W. Fletcher, professor of
horticulture at the Pennsylvania State
College, who gives specific direction
for their rejuvenation.
Prune out in March or April, all
diseased wood, suckers, water sprouts
and crossing limbs, to open the top to
sunlight Tall limbs, If not over four
inches in diameter, may need cutting
back to bring the bearing surface
nearer the ground. No stubs should
be left. and large wounds should be
painted. Orchards planted less than
twenty-five feet apart may frequently
be thinned to advantage.
Apply liberal dressing of manure
IF manure is not available. use ten to
twenty pounds per tree of a mixture
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05
Big Belligerents Borrow
From Holland Despite
Protest of the Dutch

The Hague, Netherlands, April s.
Despite her efforts to prevent it, Hol-
land is becoming, perforce, a large
lender to the belligerent states. Great
Britain set the example of paying for
its 4arge supplies of dairy and other
produce in exchequer bills, and, when
Germany demanded the same privi-
lege. neutral Holland could not see
its way to refuse, however differently
1t might regard Berlin paper. Holland
has been trying to apply the brake on
this downward road that might land
1t in uncomfortable circumstances but
SO far, apparently unsuccessfully.
While these nations demand virtual
ly everything on credit, they require
little Holland to pay for her import
ed goods in cash. In one respect this
operates to Hollands advantage owing
to the fact that the rates of exchange
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-05

within six months, providing the war
lasts that long.
on basis for this belief is that both
Germany and Great Britain are fight
ing with new armies, Britain because
she did not have an army in the Eu-
ropean sense before the war began
and Germany because her forces are
largely made up of classes called to
the colors since 1914, a large propor-
ton having only five months training.
1t is generally figured now that a good
soldier can be made within six months
The organization behind the fighting
force must be built UP by genius, but
it is thought here that America can
easily meet that emergency.
1t is also argued in army circles
that America might well specialize in
such branches as aviation and ma
chine gun detachments. The airplanes
would have, however, to come up to
high standard and must make at
least $50 miles an hour to take rank
with the best English and French
machines. One definite thing expect
ed is that America will undoubtedly
increase manifold the hospital and
medical assistance which she is al
ready voluntarily rendering the allies.