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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
Money Squandered
SAYS Woman Telling
-.--:.: Of Her Experience

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Feb. 27.-"My
wife and l are both tickled to death
with the benefits we have received
from Tanlac." NJ. H. Crums, Of Crums-
town, Ind, near here, said on Febru-
airy 16. Mr.. and Mrs. Crums are pio-
neers Of the town which bears their
name and are well known and highly
respected in South Bend and vicinity.
They have host OF friends In South
Bend who are glad to hear of their
good luck.
I'VE were both suffering from rheu-
matism," Mr.. Crum continued, land
cur system in general was all run
down. was troubled with severe
pains in the back Of my neck and
shoulders. At times the pains were so
intense that was unable to do any
kind Of work. My wife's rheumatism
was so painful that she was kept from
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
MILTON ORCHESTRA
PLAYS FOR LECTURE

MILTON, Ind. Feb. 27.-The N. z.
Sunday school orchestra. OF Milton,
played for lecture BY Hassal T. Sulli.
van Of Richmond, 1T Dublin. Sunday
afternoon, under the auspices Of the
Welfare club. >. Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Vernon, OF Cambridge City, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hale,
Sunday. :. Mrs. Mary Walker and
grandson. Walker Langston. OF north
Of Dublin. were guests Of friends here,
Monday. ;. .Delmar Doddridge was at
Richmond on business, Monday. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. OFT Crownover were
guests of Mrs. Crownover's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Williams, Sunday.
IN. and Mrs. w. C.. Meyer Of Con.
nersville, spent over, the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Meyers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Basson.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
REbEkAn LODGES
LAUNCH COUNTY
WIDE MOVEMENT

Rebekah lodges OF the county will
gather in Richmond In September OF
October for the first annual meeting
Of the county organization. An ex.
tensive program will be prepared.
Permanent organization OF all Re
bekah lodges Of the county was eff.
fected at meeting held In the Odd
Fellows hall here, Saturday night
Officers elected are:
Mrs. Nellie Shinn. Richmond. presi-
dent; Mrs. Eva Black. Centerville.
secretary; and Mrs. Elizabeth Kimmel.
Milton, treasurer.
Miss Florence McGregory, Mt Yer.
non, state president, and Mrs. Leila
Chesline. Marion, state secretary at
tended the meeting. Mrs. F. F. Spek-
enhier, city, is state vicepresident
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
Learner Wants
Boys to Leave
Big Footprints

7 have little use for the young man
who is not trying to make an impress
ion ON the world" said Secretary Ellis
NJ. Learner Of the T. NJ C. A. when
he made an address at the banquet of
the Young Mems class Of the First
Christian church. last night.
The more we do for humanity, the
larger are the foot prints we leave on
the sands Of time. To leave an i'm.
preston on the world. young men must
choose a goal early In life and then
live up to It,"
About forty persons attended the
banquet. Russell Joy. teacher of the
class, acted as postmaster.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

doing the homework many days at
time. Her feet and ankles were swol-
len and panied her constantly.
so many of my neighbors had
highly recommended Tanlac that we
decided to try the new medicine. We
have taken two bottles apiece and I'm
not exaggerating bit when l say
we're tickled to death with our relief.
This medicine surely has proven
blessing to US and we can't praise it
too highly"
Tanlac, the Master Medicine, is es-
pecially beneficial for rheumatism,
stomach, kidney and liver trouble, ca
tarrhal complaints, loss of appetite,
sleeplessness, nervousness and the
like.
Tanlac is now being introduced and
explained in Richmond at Glen This
tlethwaite Drug Stores.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
An Effective Laxative
For Growing Children

Or. caIdweIl's Syrup pepsin Highly
Recommended ~ Family
Remedy.
In children the slightest irreeularity
Of the bowels has q tendency to dis,
turb the entire digestive system, and
unless promptly resnedied invites 60
rious illness. The experienced mother
knows that by training her children to
regularity In this respect, and when
occasion arises administering mild
laxative. she will have little need for
the doctors services.
Mrs. Leo Weigand, 1851 Central
Ave-. N. S.. Pittsburg. Pa, whose two
boys, Frank and Joseph, are shown in
the illustration, writes that she has
found DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
most effective laxative. not only for
the children but also for herself, and
that she will always keep it in the
house to use when needed. DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin is combination
of simple laxative herbs with pepsin
that acts easily and naturally. without
gripping or other pain or discomfort
1t is pleasant to the taste so that chill
dren like 1t, and is equally effective on
the strongest constitution.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
Daughter Keds
Despite Father

OXFORD, O.. Feb. 27.-C1ifford Ay-
ers appealed to Mayor Hughes yesters
day to prevent his daughter. Roxanna,
IL from running away to marry viii.
liam Corbin. When the police brought
the girl into court, she turned the joke
on father.
II beat you TO II, Dad" she said, and
displayed Z certificate showing that
she and Corbin had been married in
Covington, Ky, January "a.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
Painful Coughs Relieved.

DR.. Kings New Discovery Is a sooth.
ing. healing remedy for coughs and
colds that has stood the test Of nearly
fifty years. For that cought that
strains the throat and saps the vital.
ty try Dr. Kings New Discovery.
The. soothing pine balsams and mild
laxative ingredients soon drive the
cold from the system. Have q bottle
on hand for winter colds. Group. grip
pc and bronchial affections. At your
Druggist, SOC.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

Dr.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepdn can Be
obtained at any drug store for fifty
cents, and should have place In ev.
cry home. It will save many times its
cost in lessened doctor bills and main
tain the health of the entire family.
To avoid limitations and Ineffective
substitutes be sure to get DR.. Cald'
wells Syrup Pepsin. See that q fac.
simile of DR.. Caldwell's signature and
his portrait appear on the yellow car
ton in which the bottle is packed. A
trial bottle, free Of charge. can be oh.
tanned by writing to DR.. W. B. Cald'
well, 455 Washington St, Monticello,
Illinois.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
Decker Places
! Flag on Mast
v Old Glory again floats over the court

Old Glory again floats over the court
house.
Ed. Decker made his final trip up
the pole yesterday with the pulley
threaded with a new rope. He did not
60 to the top. however, but used q
long stick from half way up.
The flag pole which Decker went to
the top Of last week is only two
inches in diameter and has been sub
ject to, the diantegrating forces OF
weathering for years.
How do you know it is SAFE" Deck.
er was asked.
III it will hold twelve by twenty.
four foot flag on windy day, it will
hold me-" he replied.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
sIxTY.THREE PERSONS
FILE FINAL PAPERS

Sixty-three applications for final ma
turalization papers have been filed at
the county clerks office since the
break Of diplomatic relations with Ger
many.
Judge Fox said today that several
days will be required to hear the ap
plications. It Is likely that he will set
aside three or four days to hear the
applications.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
MRS. DEEM REMAINS LOW

EATON, Ohio. Feb. 27.-Mrs. Susan
Deem, more than IS years Of age. is
critically i'll at her home on East
Spring street, and it is believed she
cannot long survive. She suffers from
the effect Of general inArmities and
for long time has been in failing
health.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
SOUTH AMERICA
WOULD MEDIATE
(By Associated Press,

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Repub.
lie. Feb. 27.-According to La Nacion.
the Argentine government is endeavcr.
ing to bring about joint action BY the
Latin American Republics in offering
mediation for ending the war. The
United States will not be asked to take
part because OF its rupture with Ger.
many. Negotiations with the diplo-
matte representatives by Argentine the
newspaper says.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
START CANNING FACTORY

OXFORD, O., Feb. 27.-Local CAPT.
talfsts. in association with w. H. Hin
kle, Monroe, are figuring on starting
canning factory In Oxford. They ex.
pect to give employment to 100
people.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27
An Aid 10 Dioesfion

When you feel dull and stupid after
your meals, frequently have sour
stomach and quotations. you should
take one of Chamberlain's Tablets
Immediately after dinner to aid diges-
ton. Obtairable everywhere.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

OF German invention is a bicycle
tire made of steel wire that Is closely
coiled.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

ke5{B1T s5<
Si:oo Rag SEC
Size PISA guaranteed
fast color, can be used
on both sides. Priced
with the coupon for
Wednesday 59e. p
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

Tomorrow we offer over
100 serge and taffeta
dresses that were made
to sell up to $1S, choice
of 6 new spring styles,
elegantly tailored; We'd
nesday special .........
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-02-27

9s13lzs1S
75c Boys Night
Shirts at 44c
cite, we'll made and
cut full. Come in all
sizes to 16 years.
Priced Wednesday for
coupon Ac. P
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
LOCAL PLAY PROVES
BRILLIANT SUCCESS
BOTH AUTHOR AND PLAYERS
RECEIVE MANY COMPLIMENTS
ON THEIR WORK.

In Wars Triangle" the play at
the new opera house on Friday night,
real exhibition of home talent was
presented. The melodrama was writ
ten, directed and played by Dawson
people.
The work of Mr.. Emmett Riordan
in writing the play showed deep study
and much imaginative thought, which
was along lines very closely related
to the minds of his audience at the
present time, while each actor and
actress seemed not only very much
at home on the stage, but showed a
true understanding and realization
OF their respective parts, yet especial
attention should be noted of Miss
Minnie Hatcher as Miss Barbara
Comstock, for she was the pivot of
the cast as well as the pivot, or i'm
portant character of the triangle"
and Mrs. Tony Lavely as Matilda
characterized the old Southern negro
nurse to the entire satisfaction of all
present, her dance for the French
soldiers has hardly been equaled
since the cold plantation days.
Possibly the most touching scene
of the play was when Mr.. Ed Hart
as Lieut.. Louis Gait, a soldier of mis-
fortune in the French army, sang
Break the News to Mother" as he
died in his sisters arms from wounds
received on the battlefield.
The play will be given in Shellman
Thursday night and it is understood
that many request its repetition here.
The cast of characters was as fol-
lows: Capt. Bob Warrington, u. S.
A., Lewis Rowland; Baron Won Kloss,
general to kaiser's Uhlans, Arthur
Lewis; Lieut.. Louis Gault, soldier of
misfortune, Ed Hart; Bizzen, orderly
to Baron Won Kloss, Cortez Roberts;
Priest, Give Moore; Miss Barbara
Comstock, Miss Minnie Hatcher; Mrs.
Comstock, Barbara's mother, Miss
Euzela Roberts; Miss Catherine Com
stock, sister to Barbara, Miss Cath
crime Roberts; Red Cross nurse, Miss
Marie Hatcher; Matilda servant to
Barbara, Mrs. Tony Lavely; Nicode-
mus, servant to Captain Bob, Kay
Norton; American and German sol
diers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24

served, with Mrs. Rogers Carver and
Miss Annie Hill Geise assisting. Mrs.
j. G. Parks and Mrs. L. Lamar show
ed the callers to the living room,
where receiving with Mrs. Pickett
were Miss Ellie Pickett, Miss Brown,
Mrs. F. E. Land, Mrs. A. E. Pickett,
Mrs. M. F. Cronin and Mrs. M. C.
Edwards. Quantities of shasta dais-
les made this a veritable bower of
bloom; the same beautiful effect was
carried out in the dining room ad-
joining. Mrs. John Seay and Mrs.
j. A. Shields led to the dining room,
where the guests were served with
cream and cake in white and yellow,
as pretty in design as it was delici-
Gus, the cream being frozen in the
form of daisies linked together in
each attractive plate; besides inviting
stands of sailed almonds and crystal
lied ginger. Serving were Mrs. J. G.
Dean, Mrs. John Ed Morris, Mrs. T.
D. Wall, Mrs. Carl Couric and Mrs.
Edwin Bell. Bright musical numbers
added greatly to the very enjoyable
occasion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
HOLD COMMUNITY SERVICES
AS TRIBUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS

Large Attendance Expected AS An
Expression of Deep Concern In
Welfare of TerreIPs Bows.
By request of committees from
each of the churches a service. some
what out of the usual order, will be
held at the Methodist church next
Friday evening, beginning promptly
at seven forty-five o'clock. It will be
IN the nature of a community pa-
triotic gathering as a tribute to our
Terrell county soldiers. The entire
county is cordially invited to unite
IN this expression of interest and
God-speed for those who must soon
don the khaki as we'll as those already
IN the camps. 1t is possible these at
nome may soon be marching awav
to represent US Somewhere in
France" or other posts of duty.
Wherever they go we want them
to always carry in their minds the
thought that the folks back home are
standing solidly back of them in
every way possible.
The meeting Friday night must be
an outpouring to properly express
Terrell county's pride and deep con-
Germ In the welfare of her own strong
young manhood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MISS IRWIN BECOMES
BRIDE OF Mr.. HORKAN
AN ANNOUNCEMENT HAD BEEN
MADE THAT WEDDING WOULD
TAKE PLACE NEXT MONTH.

Cordial interest of many friends
centered in the marriage of Miss
nellie Christine Irwin and Mr.. Patrick
billiard Horkan, of Moultrie, which
took place at the home of the bride
on Lee street, Friday evening at 9
O'Clock, Rev. J. B. Lawrence, of
Americas, performing the marriage
vows IN very impressive ceremony.
The engagement of the young cou-
pie had been announced for some
time, but the marriage came as a
pleasant surprise to the public. On
ly the immediate families witnessed
the nuptials.
Inc bride wore a smart tailored
suit in dark blue with a becoming
hat IN late model. Gray boots and
other accessories in the same color
completed the handsome going away
toilette. Her bouquet was of brides
roses and valley lilies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horkan left imme-
dlately for points in Louisiana and
Texas. After their wedding trip they
Will be at home in Moultrie, where
the groom is a successful business
man.
Cultured, refined and cordial Miss
Irwin has been favorite in the So
clal life of the city and is general
regret that her marriage takes her
away from Dawson. The out-of-town
guests at the wedding were Misses
Mary and Katie Horkan, Mr.. Charlie
Powell and Mr.. Jemison Horkan.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MAY SCHOOLS
70 MEET THIS WEEK
|ns,oN ONE WILL BE GUEST
/ Of EASANT HILL PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.

8,low is the program of the con-
sor Of the Sunday schools of d.
one of Terrell county, which
I he held at the Pleasant Hill
I.bvterian church on next Sunday
knOOn:
S0O-Devotional exercises, con-
IT, by Mr.. Neil Mcleod.
sI5-Why Sunday schools should
lEept open all the year, by Miss
! Belle Bolton.
B'l0-How the home department
Il bv Mr.. W. P. Hornady.
k.OO-Song.
R.o5-What progress have we
9O-The duty of the parents to
Sunday school, by Mr.. J. J. Hill.
i ;4O-SOng.
B,l5-The what, why and how of
banner Sunday school, by Mr.. J..
sLasseter.
/ :1O-Open discussion.
s25-Song.
.SO-Adjourn.
Eotice.-The meeting indicated by
program is an interdenomina-
kal meeting, and every worker in
IN white Sunday school in division
kber one of Terrell county is ur-
stly requested to attend. The Ter
County Sunday School Associa-
4 is auxiliary to the Georgia Sun
School Association, which is a CO.
krative effort on the part of all de-
hnations to improve Sunday
sOOl conditions and Sunday school
kkers. 1t advocates the latest and
4 methods of Sunday school work
] stands only for those interests
Il are common to Sunday schools
|all denominations.
A. A. CAPEL, Div. Pres.
WILLIS MARTIN, Sec'y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
GIVE PORCH PARTY.

A charming compliment to Mrs.
Ellis Raglan, recent bride, and Mrs.
F. E. Land, of Macon, was the morn
ing porch party given by Mesdames
c. A. and T. D. Wall on Wednesday,
at the pretty home of Mrs. C. A.
Wall. The cool verandas were made
very attractive with shasta daisies in
vases and baskets on tables. Foliage
plants and handsome rugs completed
cozy setting for the groups of
ladies with their sewing bags. Tea
and sandwiches were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MAYOR WEAVER WILL TOUR
CAROL INA AND VIRGINIA

Seeking to Aid In Maxine Peanut
Industry Successful In Georgia.
Mayor j. D. Weaver is seeking to
put the. peanut industry on a prac-
tlcal and successful basis" in Georgia.
And he will leave this week on an
automobile tour of North Carolina
ana Virginia to get first-hand in
formation on the raising of peanuts
and the marketing thereof.
AS is the case with many Terrell
farmers, Mayor Weaver has a large
acreage in 'goobers" and any infor-
nation as to their handling and har-
vesting is worth while.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
J. T. M'GEHEE DIES
AFTER VERY USEFUL LIFE

wed in South Georgia Methodist
Conference Sixty-four Years.
DR.. John Boykin McGehee died at
home in Talbotton Sunday night
the age of "a. He was a retired
Rhodist minister, who had served
lthe South Georgia conference con-
Iuously up until the fall of 1915,
siXty-fOur years.
Dr. McGehee was ordained to
zach Nov. 7, 1852, and was later
hitted to the old Georgia confer
le at Athens on trial. He was so
p and delicate looking that they
Rtated for three days whether to
b take him on trial or not.
Pr McGehee has on several occa-
hs filled the pulpit here in Dawson,
so is well-known to numbers of
Fson people, who will hear of his
Nh with regret.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MORNING BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. w. H. Gardner, Jr., was hos
tess at morning bridge party on
Friday, the guests being seated at
four tables for the game. A pleasing
arrangement of the seasons flowers
added to the brightness of the pretty
home. At the conclusion of the game
other friends came in for refresh
ments, which consisted of chicken
and sandwiches served with delicious
frozen punch. Mrs. C. A Wall and
Mrs. T. D. Wall assisted in looking
after the pleasure of the guests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
and also DR.. McLenan for the kind.
ness shown US during the recent i'll
ness and death of our husband and
father. May God bless each and every
one.
MRS. NJ. ]. TURNER AND
CHILDREN.
Dancing and music every Wednes.
day night at Cordray's mill.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MRS. LAMAR HOSTESS.

Mrs. L. Lamar entertained on Fri
day afternoon at two tables of rock
in compliment to Mrs. Jake Giles, OF
Richland, the guest of Mrs. w. H
Gurr and Miss Ethel Brown, of Spar.
ia, who is visiting Mrs. D. c. Pickett
Bright garden flowers added to the
attractiveness of the hospitable home
Refreshments were enjoyed after the
game. This informal occasion was
one of the most delightful social
affairs of the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
ENJOY CUE.

Mr.. Lucius w. Breedlove entertain
ed about sixty friends and relatives
at barbecue Thursday at the home
of his father, Mr. Benjamin w.
Breedlove. Among the out-of-town
guests present were Mrs. Frank E.
Breedlove and children of Memphis,
Tenn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
MRS. PICKETT ENTERTAINs.

Elegance and beauty combined
characterized the five o'clock tea at
which Mrs. D. c. Pickett entertained
on Thursday afternoon in honor of
her guests, Miss Ellie Pickett and
Miss Brown, of Sparta.
The decorative effect throughout
the pretty apartment was elaborate
and artistic. In the hall and sun par
Tor brown-eyed susans in profusion
were effectively arranged. At the en-
trance the guests were greeted by
Mesdames R. R. Jones and C. A. Wall,
who led the way to the punch bowl
banked with daisies. Mrs. E. C. Pas
chal, Jr., and Miss Claire Wooten
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
HEMSTITCHING.

Have your work done by experts.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co., AL
bany, Ga. All work strictly guaran-
teed and returned by first mail. S.
z. BATTSON, Mgr.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
Social News

Mr.. j. D. Laing entertained his
Sunday school class of boys with a
picnic at Cordray's Thursday, and
Notwithstanding the downpour that
came after the automobiles were
well on their way, everybody had a
good time, with lunch in abundance
and watermelons galore.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-07-24
HOYL IS HONORED BY
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Is Named as Member of Law Com
mittee at Atlanta Meeting.
Judge L. C. Hoyl, of Dawson, was
the recipient of worthy compliment
at the recent national convention of
the Woodmen of the World held in
Atlanta, when he was named one of
the law committee of that well-known
fraternal organization.
This Office makes Judge Hoyl an
officio delegate to the next national
convention, which will very likely be
held in Boston, Mass.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-19
CONGRESSMAN JOE THOMPSON
DECLINES TO AID SUF'FRAGISTS

Oklahoma City, Nov. l9.-Following
the organization here OF a branch of
the National Woman's Party, a dele
cation OF members headed by Miss Ma
bel Vernon, secretary of the national
organization. visited Congressman, Joe
Thompson. who was in the city. and
asked him to intercede for them IN an
effort TO have the president recommend
to the next congress passage of law
granting national suffrage. Congress
man Thompson declined-to promise to
do so. saying that the president was
occupied with all many more important
things at the present time. He also de-
clined TO protest to the president. at the
request of the women, against the i'm.
prisonment of women pickets who have
been arrested in Washington.
Miss Vernon has been in the city sew
eral days for the organization OF the
branch Of the national party.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-19
CONSOLIDATION OF RURAL
SCHOOLS Is RECOMMENDED

Oklahoma City. Nov. l9.-Consoldia
ton of school districts, which will per.
nit the schools being maintained with
fewer teachers. is the most effective
solution of the teacher problem in Ok.
lahoma, is the opinion of r. H. Wilson,
state superintendent. returning from a
conference of educators at Hot Springs,
held under the auspices of the federal
bureau of education. The war has made
inroads on the teaching force in this
state. as well as others. There are
not enough teachers in Oklahoma now
to supply the demand. Many have gone
to other states, where better positions
were offered. Mr.. Wilson has always
been In favor of the consolidated schools
for the better reason that it makes
better schools. School conditions per-
In the states represented at
the conference were discussed, but no
definite plans were decided upon.