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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
CHAPTER VI.-continued.

After dinner l tried to wash out
the dixie with cold water and a rag
and learned another maxim of the
trenches-"It can't be DONE" l slyly
watched one of the older men from
another section, and was Mortified to
see him throw into his dixie four or
five double handfuls Of mud. Then he
poured in some water, and with his
hands secured the dixie inside and out.
/ thought he was taking an awful risk.
SuppOsing the cook should have seen
him After half an hour of unsuc-
cessful efforts l returned my dixie to
the cook shack, being careful to put on
the cover. and returned to the billet.
Pretty soon the cook poked his head
in the door and shouted: "Hey, HanS,
come out here and clean your dixie "
/ protested that l had wasted half
hour on it already, and had used up
my only remaining shirt in the at
tempt. With q look OF disdain he eX-
claimed: "Blow me, your shirt! Why
I'm - didn't you use mud?"
Without q word In reply got busy
with the mud, and soon my dixie was
bright and shining.
Most Of the afternoon was spent by
the men writing letters home. l used
my spare time to chop wood for the
cook and 90 with the quartermaster to
draw coal. 1 got back just in time to
issue our third meal, which consisted
of hot tea. l rinsed out my dixie and
returned it to the cooEhouse, and went
back to the billet with an exhilarated
feeling that my days labor was done.
| had fallen asleep on the straw when
once again the cook appeared in the
door of the billet with: "Blime me, you
Eanks are lazy. Who in - a-goin' to
draw the water for the mOrnin' tea?
Do you think I'm a-goin' to? We'll,
I'm not" and he left. filled the dixie
with water from an old squeaking well,
and once again lay down in the straw.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
CULTIVATION IS GREAT NEED
It Keeps Weeds Down and Allows Air
to Pass Through Soil-Have
Rake and Hoe Handy.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
A well cultivated garden produces
the best crops, both quality and guam
tity considered. In fact garden crops
will not give good results unless the
soil is kept cultivated. Cultivation is
not intended primarily to kill weeds,
although this Is important, but to
loosen the surface and let air into the
soil so as to provide a more congenial
environment for the roots Of the
plants. Plants in soil which is too wet
turn yellow and If not relieved by
proper cultivation and drainage, Ian
gulSh and die. Too much water in
the soil dilutes the soil solution, i'm
pedes the formation of nitrate, de-
stroys desirable soil organisms and
permits the development of undesir-
able ones.
Soil which has been too wet, if allow
ed to dry and bake, offers an environ
ment as uncongenial for plants as when
too wet. Either extreme, therefore,
should be guarded against.
II the home garden is located near
the kitchen door, the hoe and rake
can be kept conveniently near so that
odd moments can be spent in cultivat-
ing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Cheese Easily Diaested.

Contrary to opinion held by many
people, cheddar or "stOre" cheese is
not unusually indigestible or constipat-
ing. Extensive digestion experiments
conducted by the department Of agri-
culture have demonstrated that more
than 90 per cent of the protein in
cheese is dlgested and that 80 per cent
of its energy is available.
One person who ate cheese as the
chief source of protein and energy, eat
ing an average Of 9.27 ounces daily for
more than two years, did II fair
amount of muscular work and re-
mained in good health.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
0KiI In the Navv.

Navy cocoa, which Princess Mary
thought might be good to eat as cho-
colate, is known aboard ship as ki. 1t
is served out on the first dog watch
every Thursday, and it is drunk when
ever circumstances Tin other words,
the ships "crusher," or policeman)
permit. The men CRATE down liberal
quantity of 1t (for Xxi is less conCen-
trated than shore cocoa) and drink 1t
mixed in basins with sugar and con-
densed milk, At sea n special caul-
dron or XII, prepared by the ships cook,
Is sent round action stations In ''fan-
nles," or large pitchers, Midnight for
the guns crews Of our fleet Is the hour
when the ki boat Rrrives.---LOndon
Chronicle,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19

for immediate use, BECAUSE a silk
stocking that has lain folded in the
drawer for any length of time is
bound to rot, and when one puts it on
the foot the threads give way.
am passing this little bit of knowl-
edge along to you, for we are all do
ing everything possible these days to
avoid waste, and if the result is hale
what the saleswoman said it would be-
the small amount of labor entailed is
well worth the effort
The three favorite styles in hose this
year are the perfectly plain Clocked
stockings and the striped effects
either in dropped stitch or in two-tone
effect. There are shown today two
designs Of clocking, one drop stitched,
one check, one fancy boot top and one
pair of black silk with black lace but.
terflies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19

When butter is to be sold, parch-
ment paper 8 by IL inches should al
ways be used to wrap the pound print.
Also neat and attractive paper butter
cartons should be used when butter is
put on the market. 1t will bring
better price If packed well.
To make the butter-making equip
ment complete, barrel churn should
be added. The barrel churn is gen.
orally recognized as the most convent
ent and efficient kind Of chnrn in use.
When an extra large quantity Of milk
is handled it pays to use cream sep
arator. a separator insures more and
better butter.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
QUERIES FOR UNCLE
SANS BOYS AND GIRLS

Are you canning and using
greens growing near your home,
such as dandelion, mustard, rad
ish, turnip, or beet tOps2
Are you starting for your gar
den a compost pile Of waste
straw, grass, leaves and sod?
Are you keeping few hens
to be assured of an egg supply
next winter and the use Of your
table waste?
Are you, in the cities, keep
ing any rabbits "a consume
waste? They do not Cackle and
crow; they lay no eggs, but are
the cheapest game meat that
can be produced.
Are you drying, for soup later
on, your leftover onions before
they sprout and shrivel?
Are you planning now for
community canning and drying
plant for this summer? The de-
partment of agriculture will
give you specific assistance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Empey realizes for the first
time how death turks in the
trenches when a comrade falls
by his side. He tells about it in
the next instaIlment.
(TO BE CONTINUEDJ


If you have friend lying ill, try
taking some daintily prepared edibles
next time you make a visit.
Nourishlng broths and soups, wine
jellies, delicately Drowned custards
and light puddlngs made of eggs and
milk are good. Or small jar Of mar.
malade or half dozen lightly brown"
ed biscuit for the invalid'S tea. Or
creamed chicken and creamed oysters
delivered in charming blue bowl and
all ready to be heated up by the nurse.
Grapefruit is always appreciated
and mandarin oranges and white
grapes in a pretty basket are an appe-
tizing combination, and there are some
invalids who would be delighted with
jar of preserved ginger for occa-
Sional nibbling.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
More Milk at Less Cost.

If dairying is to provide either pleas
ure or profit, United States department
of agriculture specialists point out, the
Improbable cow must be disposed of.
The well-bred high producer that takes
her place must be properly and eco
nomically fed and cared for. Cow
testing associations have demonstrated
that the feed of the dairy herd can be
selected and balanced in such a way
as to decrease feed costs one-third and
at the same time increase milk pro-
ductiOn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
~vory" Now Made From Cotton.

one of the chief imports from Africa
In the pre-bellum days was ivory, the
product of the elephant. The boudoirs
of many of the ladies of the land con-
taiucd many ivory toilet articles and
the piano sported it's ivory-topped
keys, ana many other uses were made
in this country of the tusll of the ele-
phant. With no ivory being imported,
and having no elephants in this coun-
Try, Americans We're compelled to find
& sG.tahle substitute for the material.
Old King Cotton came to the rescue,
Offering a means of producing artificial
ivory tlnt possesses all of the beauti-
full qualities Of the real article. A cot
ton solution chemically treated by sew
cral processes changes the raw product
of the South to a hard ivory-colored
product inst can be easily nodded to
any shape desired.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
SILK RIoomera-

The vogue for glOve-silk bloomers is
great The colors worn match the dress
with which they are TO be worn, as
khaki when milady dons her motor
togs, and navy blue when she wears a
suit of blue. Pink lisle envelope chem
ises are in the market, sometimes
made with a camisole top of glove silk
and lace, or again entirely of self
material.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Buttons and Buckles,

Tortoise buttons, buckles and bag
handles are very smart just now.
Pearl buttons of the dark and smoked
colorings are liked on high-grade coats.
but WomenS Wear says that they will
be scarce ON account of the difficulty
of getting shells from which they are
made.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Cleaning Eurniture Covers.

When furniture covering of chintz.
cretonne, or tapestry, needs clean
ing and cannot be removed from the
furniture the safest way is to use dry
bran rubbed well into the surface with
n flannel.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Simmer Hats.

since fashion insists on being pa
trlot,c aud conserving material this
ycnr, anc c!;rce women are being just
as patriotic aud practiclng every econ
omy possible. the only things left
which make for novelty In the cos
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
LIVE STOCM1
@SAOFES -

One of the most important things
In n baby beef contest is to have
mother for the calf that gives lots OF
milk. -.
Selling lambs for more than they
were worth helped some sheepmen to
partly make up for contracting wool
for less than It was worth year ago.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
EMPEY LEARNS HOW THE TONNES ARE FED IN THE
FROMT-LlNE TRENCH AND BACK OF IT.

synops-Frcd sinking the Lutana with the loss OF
American lives Arthur Empey American living Jersey CITY,
British After
London, train
quarters the big and
brief period Of training
Empeys into the fronne trenches where he takes
his fire while the bullets whz overhead
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19

tunes for the summer are the small
accessories which help set off the
plain frocks. Hats, for one thing, can
be chosen so that they make a last
years costume look like new. The
brOad-brimed sun hat will be a favor
ite again this year, Fabric hats will
be especially popular to wear with
frocl1s of the same material. They
are shown in pretty shapes made OF
linen, organdie, gingham, georgette
and tulle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19

1t is bad management to overstOck
with any kind of farm animals. 1t is
especially bad to attempt to carry too
many sheep on the farm.
Small flocks of sheep well cared for
bring great returns. Great tiocks on a
limited range are quite another propo-
sltion. a.,
In Il number of trials at the Iowa
experiment station very good results
have been secured by the use of self
feeders for t''~ s'T apd pigs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
For School Girls.

For the high school girl are cool calico
dresses in dark blIe. They have dark
collars and cuffs and some of them
have a small white figure in the ma
terial. SiXteen-year-olds will like them
because they have such a grownup air
about them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19

it perceptibly weakened after last
season and now we are confronted
with a situation in this country that
has grown to strength and Importance
in the last few weeks.
The hand of the government, with
its five fingers gripping every part of
the continent has reached out and
touched those women who have made
their living by shutting across the
ocean and bringing back to America
what is wanted from France. The gov
ernment has said that no women shall
have passports unless they are going
TO work for the war, and even then
they cannot be celf-appOinted mission
aries or impulsive emOtionalists. They
must be sent for by workers over
there, and they must give guarantee
that the work will be done. and that
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-19
Made in u. S. A.
Label in Gowns

in every way they will fulfil their mis-
sion to the best Of their ability.
Now we, like France and England,
are TO be restricted. II seems a pity to
many that women buyers who are will
ing to 90 TO Paris TO bring back clothes
are to be forbidden that privilege. A
few men buyers will be allowed to go
after the government has thoroughly
searched their reasons for the attempt
and given them a permission that Is
hcdged about with as many restrictions
rs though it were signed by a military
governor.
Under the pressure of these con-
ditions the American buyers think
they will not go to Paris this year, and
the rumor persists that only a very few
Of the French houses will show gowns.
Hundreds of New Fashions.
II may be that under the present
conditions created by our government
and seconded by the French, the news
papers and the fashion illustrators
will become, in the new military term,
liaison officers. They will be able to
interpret from one general to another
speaking different languages.
In the meantime we are all quite
eager about the new American output.
The first touch Of its sanity Is shown
In the fact that materials suitable for
our climate have been chosen for the
summer gowns.
Organdie Is too well known to be
more than barely mentioned, but the
fact that 1t has appeared for evening
gowns is a comfort 70 many who did
not know what to wear when asked to
dinner on a hot summer night.
Another sane thing that the design
crS over here have done which was Of
necessity is to launch gowns in the
materials. whether thin or not, and in
the cOlOrs, whether vivid or dull, that
can be easily purchased in any part Of
this country.
Each season the yardage in Paris
has grown less. Each season the trans
pOrtatiOn has become more difficult
and uncertain If the American pub
lie accepted gowns of a different ma
terial and color from the original,
then the dressmakers over here would
realize a profit on their initial expense.
but the French do not always make
gowns that can be copied in other
fabrics and cOlOrs.
Materials We Will Wear.
As we have taffeta, America is in
troJupipor oOyVDc pf II in slate O1,1v in
black, in dark blue covered with tulle.
in pale blue touched, Watteaulike,
with Il box plait at the back and a
group of pink roses at the waist.
Georgette crepe and chiffon are
also plentiful, and both fabrics are
used in a large number Of interesting
gowns.
Satin holds it's own. Tulle and silk
net remain in the best possible taste.
Japanese and Chinese crepeS, bro
cades, pOngees and silks, which seem
to be easily obtainable from the East
these days. have been worked up by
American designers into frocks that
exactly suit our temperature.
Sport coats of shantung and the
thick, fine weaves Of Chinese pongee,
have been quickly offered by our de-
signers to substitute sweaters, satin
sleeveless jackets and velvet, pocket
ed coats. These are lined with obj
crepe sometimes and are worn over
plain or striped skirts.
Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
REVISED INSTRUCTIONS AS
TO HOW NEXT ARMY DRAFT
WILL BE CLASSIFIED

Washington, D. c., March RE
classification according to physical
condition of the men called in the
next army draft is provided in revised
instructions for medical advisory
boards which are being sent to the To-
cal boards throughout the country.
The new regulations, made public to-
night, require that every man sum-
moned by the board shall be placed
III one of the following four classes:
q, Acceptable for the general mill
tary service; (b), acceptable for gen
eral military service after being cured
OF remedial defects; Co, acceptable
for special or limited military service
in specified capacity or occupation;
CD, rejected and exempted from any
military service.
1t IS the intention of the provost
marshal to provide later for the fur
Their investigation and classification of
the men acceptable for limited or
special service so that record may be
made OF the sort of work each of
these men may be assigned to do
without endangering his health.
Under the new regulations many
ailments and defects which gained ex-
emption of drafted men in the past
now will result only in their being
listed in Group B.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
BIC RALLY At FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH

A big Baptist rally will be held next
Tuesday morning at the First Baptist
church of Fitzgerald, at 10 o'clock
under the auspices of the executive
committee of the Little River Asso-
citation, assisted by pastors and lay
men. The rally will be led by Rev J.
Fred Eden, Enlistment Secretary for
Georgia.
Among the subjects being discussed
at these rallies held by the Associa-
ton are:
/, Why this campaign
2. Laymen on the Job.
3. The Bible and Boil Wcevils
4. A square deal for the Pastor
5. Baptist Business and Steward
ship.
6. Schedule, System, Tithing.
7. Sunday School and B. Y. p. u.
Problems.
g. Common sense in Grouping and
Building.
9. Planting Crops for the King.
10. Women Organizing, Training
and Giving.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
SHERIFFS SALE
Georgia-Ben Hill County.

Georpia-Ben Hill County.
VIII be sold on the first Tuesday in
April, next, at public outcry, before
the courthouse door of said county, to
the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
Five-acre tract number 1918 of the
lands formerly belonging to the
American Tribune Soldiers Colony
company according to the plat of said
lands of said company which is of file
and record in the Office of the Clerk
OF the Superior Court, of Irwin coun-
ty, Georgia. Said land containing hvt
acres. more or less, and being now. in
Ben Hill county, Ga.
Said property levied on under and
by virtue Cd a Fl ia issued from the
Superior Court of Ben Hill county,
Ga. in favor w. r. Bowen, S. Clare,
ct al, and against Samuel Hearn,
Louise T. Allen ct al, for the use of
the officer of the court. Said prop
crty being levied on as the property
of A. H. Levin. a defendant in said
f ia and being found in possession Of
August Diemel. Notice given ac-
cording to law
This March 7, 1918.
+. H. Dorminey,
S-iS-IZ-I9 Sheriff
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible School will meet this (Friday)
evening at 7:30 P. NJ The Normal
lesson will be taught by the pastor.
Supt Ricketson will teach the Sunday
School lesson. Everybody welcome,
The members of the Junior B. Y. p.
U. will be entertained at the study of
the church from $50 to z:30-P. M.
Every Junior is urged to be present
An interesting and full day is ex-
pected. Our Sunday School is due to
go over the top" both as to numbers
and punctality. At the morning wor.
ship hour Dr. Baker will preach a
sermon appropriate to the events OF
the week. Soon after the noon hour
he will leave for Bethlehem and will
preach there at 3 p. NJ and prepare
the people for the visit of the Georgia
Baptist Enlistment Secretary and his
party during the coming week.
The Sunbeam Band will meet at
F. M. and the two Young Peoples
organizations at $50 P. M. with in
teresting programs.
In the evening at $50 the pastor
will preach, and he hopes to have as
large crowd of men present as is
becoming customary on Sunday eve
ming. Visitors to our city specially
invited. Say, man reader, be with us.
Plan to do so. You'll be stranger
only once. Come.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
WHERE TO GET MEADE COT.
TON SEED

In answer to the many inquiries
relative to the Meade Cotton Seed,
the State College of Agriculture has
no seed, but you may get them from
J. F. Sosnowski, Martins Point, S. c.
| do not know the price.
| will add this advice, however, fhe
hbers OF this cotton are so long that
the saws of short staple gin cut so
many Of them that the cotton is un-
desirable when handled in this maner
If you desire premium on this cotton
you must prepare to have it ginned
on roller gin.
J. T. PITTMAN,
County Agent
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

FOR SALE-Quart, beer, one-half
pint bottles for syrup. vinegar, etc.
Jugs, steam boilers, pumps. sacks,
steam engines, gas engines. line shaft
pulleys, saw mill secondhand parts.
Everything sold cheap for cash. Give
us your contract for fall delivtry on
bottles for syrup. etc. Casper Hide
& Skin Company, 113 East Central
Avenue. #
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

Threatenend Scarcity OF Tin.
Most Of the worlds sources of tin
ore are either stationary or receding
In output. Bolivia of all countries
alone giving promise OF permanence
and future growth.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
Evening Thouahts.

At night a man usually realizes he
didn't do so well as he felt he would
when he tackled the job In the morn.
ing, but he expects to do better the
next day.-Atchison Globe.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

WANTED AT ONCE-Office girl
with some knowledge of typewriting
Apply in own handwriting, starmg ex-
perience and salary expected. ]. l..
HORTON, Ordinary. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

WANTED, 100 HOGS---Will pay
market price for 100 head of hogs,
weigh from 100 lbs. up. Phone or
call. Sanitary Market, Phone No. S,
PIG East Pine Street. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

WOODY ARD MACHINERY FOR
SALE eight-horse international
gasoline engine, one splitter, saws
and frames for sale at a bargain. Call
on Wiley Fletcher at Fitzgerald Auto
Company. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

Uses, When Tney Crow.

The verne essence and as it were,
springe-head of origine of all music is
me very pleasante sounde which the
trees make when they grow.--Old Eng
liSh Tale.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

FOR SALE-Big, fine brood SOW
with eight pigs three months old.
Weighs about three hundred pounds.
Cash price $500 for the nine head.
Apply ]. CASPER. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

FOR RENT--One furnished room,
southeast front Apply at 7e2 South
Grant street. 81
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

STORE FOR RENT-The Good
man block. Newly remodeled Ap-
ply to Owner on premises. ii
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT-Roon. for
light housekeeping to let, completely
furnished; electric lights and bath.
Apply Mrs. S. F. Stewart, AIS West
Pine. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08

FOR RENT furnished rooms.
complete for light housekeeping. APP
ply COS West Central avenue. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-08
USED CARS FOR SALE

One Overland 80 6ve-passenger in
Al shape.
One Studebaker, seven-passenger.
Two Chevrolets, hve-pasengers.
One Maxwell.
One Dodge.
WILEY FLETCHER.
tt Fitzgerald Auto Co.