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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27
|FEVIbS, COTTON, LIVE
|IOCE, PEANUTS, BEANS
l.roTS DISCUSS IN DAWSON
/, ,rTERs OF GREAT I'M
,opTANCE TO SECTION.

r.onch heard by only forty or
noople the experts who came to
I'm Monday to discuss the boil
iii livestock and diversified farm
A r.1e instructive talks, and show
.So farmers the problems they
It face.
\. &. C. Lewis, an experienced
~ farmer in both louisiana and
Ergia, discussed the boil weevil
e. every angle. He referred to
tvDes or classes Of people, those
ore of a thankful disposition and
ofpl of success and willing to
: for it on the one hand, and the
|pondent class on the other.
he former class, he said, would
liner in Terrell county with the
III while the latter would be ut
helpless, and give up without
ing a fight.
Relieve you can farm and be-
t strong enough to work, and
can make money" said Mr..
is
Three Main Factors.
declared there are three main
AN for the production of cotton
@a profit. The first is selection,
| pertains to the selection of
and the selection of proper soil
which has not been worked to
b. and has been rotated and is
drained.
he buying of seed, he said, should
VS. be done with utmost care and
responsible people. Planting
will vary as to local conditions,
from March 18th to goth is best
bis section for average years.
i early, but not too early; be
spring is at hand.
he second all-important factor is
cultivation, not the cultivation of
her years, however, but a new
modern way of cultivating. The
must be given a shallow blowing
a week, or Oftener if possible.
balow and frequent cultivation
make the crop mature fast and
uce an abundance of squares.
Weevils Prefer Squares.
e to the softness of the squares
are preferred by the weevil,
will not touch boil when it
ret the square, so the production
merous squares is the saving of
uncthing of many boil.
third and main factor is the
Pc in check of the weevil,
b this should be begun in the
y the immediate cutting down
owing under of the stalks after
b thereby sending the pest
ere for food or winter quar-
LISA year-around job.
cent Cold Big Advantage.
to the warm days in January
feevils were coming out of hi
ton and the recent cold spell
quite an advantage in delaying
killing a vast number. The in
Fan hardly live when it is as
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27

WANTED-Two good mich cows
with fresh milk. Good prices given.
W. R. WALL, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS
ROWLAND AND Mr.. RIORDAN

Of interest to a large circle of
friends is the announcement of the
engagement of Miss, Ruby Rowland
and Mr.. John Emmette Riordan, the
wedding to take place on April 8 at
the Baptist church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27
Mr.. J. c. HIND AND FAMILY
RETURN TO DAWSON TO LIVE

Mr.. J. c. Hind, former prominent
resident who moved to Albany sew
eral years ago, has returned with his
family to make their home in Daw-
son.
Mr.. Hind is the owner of valuable
city real estate, including number
of dwelling houses, and he and his
family are occupying one of these on
Seventh street.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27
BAPTIST CHURCH APPOINTS
A PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Due to desire to keep the public
informed as to the various activities
as well as the work accomplished by
the several departments of the Bap-
fist church, Rev. Thos. M. Galloway,
the pastor, on Sunday morning an
nounced the appointment of publicity
committee, consisting of Mrs. John
Helton and Messrs. r. P. Greer and
Erie Cooke.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-02-27
HoW'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
+. ], CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obhga lions
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 as
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
ARMY CAMPS GET {.
 WAR HEROES NAMES

Washington, July 1S-Nanaes of American military heroes of past wars, including several confederate leaders. have been given by the war department to- the g cantonments Nin which the national army and the na- tiolal guard will be mobilized for training
 In ordering the designations recent ly the department revealed that the subject had been given consideration by board of officers headed by Brig adler General Kuhn, chief of the war college division and that selections were governed by a carefully pre- pared policy. Hn each case the name selected is that of a. man from the section represented by the troops con- cerned and popular in the vicinity of the camp. Short names were chosen for convenience, names like Washing ton and Lincoln were omitted because or the temporary nature of the camps. and other names were avoided be cause they are duplicated by prorni- nent men now living. The thames chosen follow
 Camp Devens," Aver, Mass. for troops from New England. After Brigedier General Charles Devens. IT. s. V, a native of Massachusetts
 Camp Greene Charlotte. N. e.. for troops from New England. After General Nathaniel Greene of the Con tlnental army, a native of Rhode Is 1aH5d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
MOTION PICTURES
 TO PLAY PART IN
 SOLDIERS CAMPS
War Work Council of Y. M. CA. Planning for Can
 tonme4t- Recreation.

Preparatory to tho mastering in of the National Guard and the selcctive draft army of a million men. the war work council of the Y. M. A. in conjunction with the Fosdick com radssion on training camp activities. hAa installed motion picture machines fin about 90 army and navy trainlng camps In this country. Nearly two million feet of film are being shown weekly and this will be increased e3x3,t times over when the greater army is rnobllized. An average vyeelxIy atteudanceof one quarter mil- lion enlisted men is reported at che motion picture exhibitions in the as- sociation huts.
 ,Rv arranxement with the Commun- itv Motion Picture bureau the photo 1,lavx are now accessible at the Y- M. C A buildinxs wherever young men ara training for the army and navy for avtation work and ambulance ser vice. for engineering duties and TOT coast defense. Provision Is made TOT ona building for each 1000 men or. ir some instances. one for each S.oVo men. There are now 11b buildings ana large tents at the 90 camps. and olans are made to double this number vthan tho selecttve draft army goes into the cantOnmentA
 n most of the camps an average of Ave exhibitions week Is given, which axrreaates s,eo0 showinzs q week. record tn the motion picture bust ness. The leading motion picture ,nruducers and distributors of the country are co-operating n tnia wor. weIl as . form of recreation. enter fainment and instruction ID me caraps.'' saad Lee Hammer heed or the ,cornmittee on motion pictures or the Fosdic commission The strenuous uroxram of physical activities coupled with the required periods of intensve study. demand just the hnd or reia1. ation and amusement that mouon picture exhibition affords Selectns and producing suitable films IS, now ever. a most dimcult task. It requlre' q degree of good Judgment, discr1m' inafion and business organization Ia above the ordinary The pictures must be viriIe. gripping. clean ane fnspiring, but also there must pc com edy. as well as tragedy In the Weil balanced program To get suci films Insure thefr prompt denver. at the appointed times and place
 throuehont our extensive system training camps. and make special ao
 1astments to meet the needs or spe csa1- cccasaoue. as a highly dimcult and technital undertaking The com
 mission on training camp activities
 Fortunate in having In this connectiol tte services of the Community Mo <ion Picture bureau
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
POSTAL: SERVICE FOR U. s. TROOPS
 NEAR THE FRONT
Conditions Surrounding Life of Pershing's Forces
 Improve.

American Training Camp in France, July d8.-The latest development of the camp is post office which will enable men to mail letters either home or to any other point in the world, to keep in constant communication with friends without revealing their exact whereabouts by the telltale cancella- ton mark on envelopes, and to re- ceive mail from families or friends who do not. know what the destina- ton of their letters may be. The sys- tenn naturally will be enlarged to fit needs.
 At present it consists in requiring of each soldier or officer that he ad- dress his communications of every na- ture from the American training camp and deposit them in g special post of flee from wtere they will be taken by pouch to Paris and mailed in the or dinary manner Similarly return mail should be addressed to the training camp of the American expeditionary forces, Paris, whence it will be for- warded to the proper address.
 When the. troops left their base they took with them surplus supplies which are now turned back to the quarter master department headquarters for redistribution so that there will soon
 
 as tobacco and similar little luxurdes which have been somewhat scarce among some troops and sections. Each succeeding day brings a better degree of order and system out of the inevitable confusion attendant on moving large body of troops.
 Officers who bi1leted among the in- habdtants are still billeting at the modern prices that prevail tor the majority. They may by request pay one franc daily for quarters and, pro- vided they eat at hotel" expend seven francs daily for excellent food Prices are thus kept low to prevent a repetition of events early in the war; when Alliedi troops in French terri tory, accustomed to city prices, all but spoiled the French population by pay tdng what seemed to them moderate but really were enormous rates for everything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
THE WEATHER

New Haven, July 1S-Forecast Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs day.
 Connecticut Probably showers tonight and Thursday; moderate winds, mostly southwest,
 Scattered showers have oc- cured during the last "A hours in the Lake region and along the Atlantic and east Gulf coasts. There is a slight barometrical de- pression central over Ontario but there is no wei defined stor area asst of the Rockies. The temper atures east of the Rocky Noun tains are moderately high but not excessive. Summer types of weather prevails in nearly all districts.
 Conditions favor for this vii cinity generally fair weather with not uch change in temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Sixteen Sufragists
 Begin SO Day Sentence

washington. July 1S-H1nal decis- ion was still pending today at sui fraxe headquarters on the question of an appeal in the case of the lS sufrragasts sentenced to 50 days in the workhouse for participation in the Basfiie day demonstration In front or the White House Garbed in the heavy one piece prison dress. the women were put to work this morning m the sewing of the workhouse in occoduAn' Va
 On their conviction in the police court yesterday the defendants were ordered to pay fines of $25 each They refused. and ja1l sentences were imposed. Under the laws of the Dis trtct of Columbia the prisoners have three days in which to file notice of appeal. and it Is possible that this action will be taken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Carpenter Wins $6,5O0 Judgment In
 Suit For Injuries


 William Nichols, a carpenter re- siding in Fairfield, was awarded .$6.- 500 damages in d suit against Harvey ~H&bbell, Inc, the decision in which -,was handed down yesterday afternoon tx Judge Gager of the superior court Nichols sued to recover for injuries to his back received when the walls of a building on which he was working collapsed. He sued for $10,- 600. The Hubbe11 Co.,, claimed Nichols was working for an indepen- dent contractor but the court found the company had exercised a certain degree of supervision over the work.
 Another decision by Judge Gager was in the suit of Samuel W. Taylor, : of Stamford, editor of Rider & Driver. against Herbert w. Kinner of Dan bury. Taylor sued for s10,0o0, de- claring his carriage had been struck by Ktnner's automobile. The court thought Taylor could have avoided the collision If he had veered six in ches from his course and he found in favor of Kinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Mems Furnishings

Mems Negligee Shirts, fine percades in black or colored stripes and checks, laundered cuffs, sizes IA to 17. Were 6ec. He'd Tag Price 63c, now 59c
 Mems Work Shirts, light or oark blue chanbrays, soft at- tached collar and pocket. sizes 14 d-S to 17. Red Tag Price 4oc. i-ow .. .-'.'..s..-.., 44c
 Mems Negligee Shirts. fine percales, fast, colored strines all sizes. Was s1.oO, Red Tae Price 85c, now ..... 7ac
 Mems Cotton Hose, in black. White, tan or blue, all sizes. slightly imperfect. Red Tao Price 11c, now ae Mems Union Suits, lirht weight, ribbed in white. s1eeva- less, knee length. Red Tag Price 3oc, now ....s oqc
 Mems Lisle Hose, in blank. tan or gray, some are seconds. Red Tag Price fBo. and 1oc. iioW ..s-..t..s.4. .,. :. - .,... 14c
 Mems Union Suits. lipht weight jersey ribbed, short sleeves, ankle length, second quality. We're 69c, Red Tag Price 49c, now zxc Hand Bags
 Hand Bags, in sport stripes land figures, all neatly lined. Red Tag price e7c, at :. 7sc 1 Art Goods
 I Odd Pieces of Stamped Goods in pillow tops, centers, towels. pillow covers and fancy novel; l ties, special value ...... 25c
 Silks
 l Sport Stripe Silk Pongee, 86 finch, white or tan grounds, va rious colored stripes. Regularly il5Oc, Red Tag Price 39c, at 29c T Black Chiffon Taffefa, 36 in. all silk, good heavy quality. Regularly S1.39 at ...... Sf.f9 ,l Tub Silk Suitings, 34. inch, Iall pure silk, colored stripes Icombined with satin, good col ors. Regularly $i.i9, at =. 98c Laces and Embroideries \ Embroidery Edges, in white land colors, also torchon lace l edges. Red Tag Price Sc, now !, Organdie Flouncing, very fine quality, d5 to IS inches, a fvariety of patterns. Regularly 45c, Red Tag Price 33c, now 29c Embroidered Flouncinqs, 45 inch, several dainty patterns, ,lRed Tag Price Sc. now .... zc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
COlOred Wash Goods

VOiles, 40 inch, plain or seed, a variety of patterns, Reg ularly 25c, Red Tag Price 19c, now 15c
 Mixed Lot of Voiles, plain or fancy in waist and dress lengths, 36 to 40 inches wide. Regularly 19c, Red Tag Price 415c, now .......... F s1-2c
 Percales, in stripes and fig ures, 36 inch, light or dark colors. Regularly 17c, Red Tag Price 12 1-2c, now .... II 1-2c
 Ramie Linen, 36 inch, in light blue only, warranted pure linen. Regularly Soc, at 29c
 Sport Skirtings, 36 inch, tan ground, oriental figures. Reg ularly 35c, Red Tag Price 25c. now ...,.. 19c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Christopher Finnegan
 Put on Probation

Christopher Ffnnega1.. You are charged with drunkenness and as- saulting your wife?" announced the city court clerk this morning.
 This being the name of the court officer Judge Frank Wilder eyidentIv thought he understood why Oficer F1nnegan was not on duty. The lat ter, however, was away att nding the convention of the State Police asso- citation in Bristol and the defendant who stepped forward did not look anything like the court officer
 The defendant, who lives at 13o East Main street, was told to accom- pany a court officer and take the pledge He was placed on probation for one year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
City Court Does
 Cash Business Only

Who do you think is going to pay for getting drunk ?' inquired Assist ant Prosecutor Richard Swain in the city court this morning of James W. Haley, Main street, who went on a spree last Thursday and was arrested Sunday.
 Well. I'll pay for it myself?" re- piled Haley.
 Have you any money?" inquired Swain.
 NO. but I'll pay in installrnents. |" replied the defendant.
 We do a cash business here," the prosecutor informed Haley.
 Judge Frank Wilder interrupted by stating something about $10 and costs and they took Haley below
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
START RELIEF FOR
 CIVIL WAR VETS

Boston, July 18--A relief fund for the support of Civil War veterans in their declining years was started in connection with the observance to- day of the 54th anniversary of the defense of Fort Wagner by Col. Rog- ert Gould Shaw and his negro regi- ment. Several survivors of the bat tie were present at the exercises in front of the Shaw memorial monu- ment on the common.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
CELEBRATE BIRTH,
 OF LAFAYETTE

New York, July 1S-A call for the celebration of the birthday of La fayette on Sept. 6 was issued from here today Municipalities were ask ed to tofco-operate with patriotic socie- ties in honoring the memory of the great Frenchman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18

record, but an official of the church said 1t dated back more than 200 years and may have been in existence as sapling when the first house of worship was built. At any rate the tree was in full strength in IT'S when Trinity's first church was des- troyed by fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
FOOD LECTURES AT
 SUMMER SCHOOL.

Cambridge, Mass, July 1S-The Harvard summer school will do it's share toward arousing public inter est in the food situation. A series of public lectures on Food Supply and Conservation"~wi1l be given by Prof. Lawrence J. Henderson of the de- partment of biological chemistry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Giant Sycamore Tree In Trinity Churchyard,
 New York, Is Felled

New York, July 1S-workmen to- day put the axe to the largest of the seven giant sycamore trees that have stood guard for a century or more over the graves in the north side of Trinity churchyard. The tree had be- come decayed and was in danger of falling.
 The exact age of the tree is4not on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
British Looking For
 Flying Corps Recruits

Boston, July 1s-Men between the ages of IS and 25 years who have a college education or its equivalent are ought by new department of the British recruiting mission here, open ed yesterday for the purpose of en- isting men for the royal flying corps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18

The question is asked what has become of the boy who used to save up money for two or three years to buy a $35 bicycle? Well. he has passed on, and his son has just mort gagged his house to purchase a s1450 automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18

King George approved the granting permission to officers and men of he British forces to wear on their Informs decorations given by the United States for war services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
White Goods


 Garbardine Suiting, 36 inch, in white, highly mercerized. Regularly 5oc. Red Tag Price 29c, now ......... ...'.. zoc
 Mixed Lot of White Waist ings, waist and dress lengths, Regularly 25c, Red Tag Price 15c, now ..<.......... 12 1-1c White Poplin, 36 inch, heavy mercerized quality. Regularly '25c, Red Tag Price i8c, now 15c Long Cloth, 10 yard piece, chamois finish. Regularly S1 .25, Red Tag Price $i.i0, now Y cA m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Ribbons

Hair Bow and Sash Ribbons, Ia large assortment in fancy and plain styles, large range of col |ors. Regularly 25c, Red Tag Price 19c, at ............. 17c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Silk Gloves

Milanese Silk Gloves, 2 clasp, double finger tips, in white, with three rows self embroid- cred back. Regularly $1.O0, Red Tag Price 79c, now =. 74c
 Milanese Silk Gloves, 16 but ton length, ,in tan, white or black, a fine quality, Regularly 85c, Red Tag Price 74c, at 69c
 Treco Weave Silk Gloves, 2 clasp, double finger tips in white or sand, all sizes. Regu- larly 55c, Red Tag Price 44c, at ............. .,.. 33c
 Jewelry
 Candle Sticks, Ivory, with colored shade and holder. Were $1.O0, Red Tag Price 79c, now :. ....,. ... 49c
 Jewelry, odd pieces consist ing of bar pins, and cuff pins, Were 1Oc, Red Tag Price 5c, al ..............s..... 2 for 5c
 Bead Necklaces, of various colored beads. Red Tag Price 39c, now ....... ......... 25c
 ' l a z4- M + z
 Rugs, Curtainings, etc.
 Ajax Fibre Rugs, size 27z 54. Value $1.0O, Red Tag Price 79c, at ........... 72t
 Velvet or Brussels Rugs, size 27x54 inch, Value $1.59, Rec Tag Price $1.45, at $1.3s
 COngoIeum Rug Ends, ends of these famous art rugs, ? to yards long, 2 yards wide, slight. fly imperfect. Value 50c, Rec Tag Price 20c, at :. 1Ss Awnings, blue and white, ol brown and white stripe awning cloth, not all sizes. Value $i.d9 Red Tag Price 89c, at .... 79'
 Rag Rugs, hit or miss, sizt 3oxeo: Value $i.oo, Red Tag Price 85c at ........... 75' Curtain Scrims, colored bor der styles, in white, ecru ol arab. Value i2 d-2c, Red Ia. Price 1Oc, at ......:,.. 8 1-2
 Sample Couch Covers, all ar tapestry of extra heavy qual ity. Value to $500, Red Tal| 2 Price $3.25, at $2.6' Scrims,, hemstitched or col ored borders. Value 25c an 29c. Red Tag Price 21c, at 19 Plain Marquisette, arab onl, 3e inch, seconds of 25c quality Red Tag Price 12 1-2c at :. Il Table Covers, of imitation linen, size 36x36, striped pat terms, fringed on all ends, Re lTag Price 25c at ......,.. 19
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18

e The amount of good food stuffs used an making intoxicating liquors is said to bs ( staggering total
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Only Three
  Days Remain
Our Seventh Serni-Annua1 Red Tag Sale

Offers Much Deeper Price Reductions for Three Days of the Sale In acordan W kdownson o tn eremainn sinth
 
 a cate dt tons tc come qui flo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Women's Apparel

WOmen'S Apparel
 Rain Coats, sizes 16, IS, 34 and 36. Regularly $4.00, Red Tag Price $2.95,. now .... $2.15
 Silk Waists, in stripes or plain colors, tub or Jap silks, also fine voiles. Regularly $2.0O, Red Tag Price $1.50, now 9I.A0
 Khaki Sport Skirts, large pockets, brass button trimmed, extra good quality, were $i.95, Red Tag Price $1.75, now S1.45
 Women's Dresses, in white or colors, made of voiles, a va riety of models. Regularly S2.75 to $500, Red Tag Price $2.25 to $4.OO, now ..,.... $2.00 to $500
 Women's Suits, in colors of green, gold and lavender, Reg ularly $12.75 to $22.00, Red Tag Price s9.5o to $i4.50, now $7.0O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

Farmer Want Ads. one Cent word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Handkerchiefs

Women's Handkerchiefs, full size, rolled edge, plain or mi tialed. Regularly Sc, Red Tag Price 2 for 9c, each ........ 4c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-18
Dress Goods

Dress Goods
 Shepherd Checks, 50 inch, in small, medium and large checks. Regularly 49c, Red Tag Price 29c, now ..,.... 25c
 Mohair Sicilian, in black, splendid for bathing suits and skirts. Regularly 85c, at ;. 69c
 .Cottons, Towels, etc.
 Crash Toweling, linen finish, fast color border, good absorb ent quality, Regularly i2 1-2c, Red Tag Price 1Oc, now ..... SC
 Unbleached Turkish Towels, good size, all hemmed. Regu- lar i2 4-2c, Red Tag Price 11c,
 Turkish Towels, bleached: large size, hemmed, good heavy quality. Regularly 25c, Red Tag Price 19c, now ...... 17c
 Bleached Sheeting, 2 IA yds. wide, good heavy quality. Reg ularly 40c, Red Tag Price 32c
 Bleached Muslin, 36 inch good soft quality. Regularly 12 1-2c, Red Tag Price 1oc now ...... .s..s... ... ~ Heavy Unbleached Muslin, 40 inch, heavy round thread Regularly 16c, Red Tag Price d4c, now I5t Cannon Sheets, 8tx9O, sec ond quality, guaranteed nc holes, no dressing, good heavy quality. Regularly %.2O, Rec Tag Price 89c, now ...... S5t
 HandkerchiefS