The Springdale news., 1918-01-11
FAKE RELIEF SOLICITORS.

Iy III flush tlmeS PeOple are lHcllIleu u loosen up on the purse strings. This IS commendabe especially in view of the many calls that are being made on the generosity of the public.
 But if we are not very careful, much of our charity will be misplaced There are legitimate calls that we must meet, and we can not afford to be humbugged. The government must be financed, the Red Cross and kindred organizations must be supported, and it will take every dollar we can rake together to meet these demands.
 Aside from these legitimate de- mands, though, every now and then we are importuned to give to this, that and the other so-called relief scheme. Peo- pie with more patriotism than brains conceive that the soldiers are not being properly cared for, and a bazaar is pro- noted to give the needed relief. The peo- pie out of their loyalty and generosity re- spond literally, with the result that if the promoters are honest and disinterested. the soldier boys are deluged with lot of junk for which they have no earthly use. In many cases, however, the promoters are interested more in themselves than in the boys, in which case the proceeds are mainly eaten up in the form of salaries and expenses.
 The Government has issued instruc- tons for all the auxiliary work 1t wishes the people at large to assist m carrying on, and it will be we'll for all to read up on these instructions, that they be not duped. Not every young enthusiast who can scare I'D red, white and blue sash and take collection for a cause Is to be encourag- ed
 There are. as we have said legitimate channels through which our relief can be bestowed, and we should be very careful to see that 1t goes through these channels, that 1t may be sure of reaching the object for which 1t is given.
 The plan of the government to raise funds through the sale of war savings cer- tificate stamps Is one of the most com mendable plans yet instituted. The sale of liberty bonds was and is necessarily cir cumscribed because these bonds could not be issued in small denominations suffi- cent to include the small savings of the millions who handle only small means. With the savings stamps, however, all can have a hand in financing their govern ment. Millions who felt themselves un- able to spare the amount of a bond can contribute through this channel And the fact that every penny invested in these stamps is so much saved and invest ed at profit, should inspire in the Amer ican people spirit of thrift and saving that has heretofore been totally foreign to our natures. The response should be universal
 The problem of labor for our farms Is looming up as the one great question: and in many localities is becoming serious. Even before we were in war 1t was a mat ter of concern. Now the matter can no longer be lightly set aside. There is no doubt that unless steps are taken, before the entire war draft IS run out, to recruit the ranks of farm labor, it will be physi- cal impossibility for our farms to meet the demands that will be made upon them another season. Many localities report that even now the scarcity of farm labor is seriously efippling operations, and when the draft is completed the situation will be even more serious. It is hoped that the amended regulations will tend to relieve the situation From the present outlook, 1t would seem the part of wisdom that the draft apply to farm labor equally with the army. It would be hard to tell which is the most important just at this time. Certain 1t is that without the farm CT our armies will be impotent
 A man of letters may be jealous if his wife gets few.
 Let's not be overanxious to grasp an opportunity that Is too hot
 Give some people their pick and they