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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

penses were proportionate to the num-
Der of registrants in given area;
that is, board having five or six
thousand registrants necessarily in
Cured larger expenses than borad
having five or six hundred registrants,
no matter how many men were called
or were certified Similarly, the eX-
pense of calling men for physical eX
aminations and for hearing on claims
was large item regardless of the total
number of men ultimately certified;
for example, in a board having thirty
per cent aliens, the expense of calling
them and passing upon their claims
was a necessary expense, although
meme of the aliens might be certified;
thus, TWO boards which certified for
service 300 men apiece, might have
called and examined a thousand and
500 men respectively, in order to pro-
duce the same number of certified men
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
SLEEPING OVER THIS

Judge r. Z. Patterson in whose
hands the matter Of spending the
road funds of the federal government
in Georgia largely rests, is using a
great deal Of the 100000 for bridge
building. In a published statement
the other day he gave accounts OF
numbers Of bridges provided for in
sections of the state where they will
be worth something to the roads. lie
cited instances where The roads are
all in fine shape and are rendered
useless by the lack Of a bridge at
such and such place. In numbers
of these places he is going to build
the bridge necessary
There is no highway in Georgia
50 badly broken as that between Cor
dele and Americas, where it crosses
the Flint River. We have fine roads
built down to The river from both
sides and yet no bridge. There is
developing more traffic each day as
the seasons pass, and yet there is no
bridge.
The government road fund is not
going into any more worthy project
than this. No man among us has ask
I'd Judge Patterson even 10 come and
.ook this spot over. None of us has
the slightest thought that it might
be possible to get the aid Of the
government in building this bridge
It is not unreasonable to believe it
might be done.
The people along the Flint for many
niles, the people of Crisp and Sumpter
and the people of Cordele and Crisp
county specially need this bridge
Citizens of the county near the river
will be glad to help and constant
ly pledge tn ~ aselves to any fair means
of getting the bridge.
Would it not be well to- find out
whether Judge Patterson will come
down ard look the project over?
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

resents the median line of patriotic
enthusiasm. In the states where the
ratio is higher, a super-normal eager
ness to fight the Kiser is indicated in
states showing a lower ratio, there
has been, fer one reason or another,
a comparative lack of the kind of en-
thusiasm that takes men to the re-
cruiting office.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY
DRAFT COSTS IS PER MAN

GnHT OOS = 20 FEN WAN
Statistics of the first draft, compiled
in the Office of the Provost Marshall
General, show that the cost of the draft
per man accepted for service was SIS.
OF this sum $493 represents the
expense OF the Draft Boards and state
Adjutant Generals Offices, and seven
cents the overhead expense of the
Provost Marshall Generals office in
Washington.
This per capita cost of raising an
army uuder the Seective Service Act
compares very favorab!y with the
cost Of recruiting by voluntary enlist
ment The records Of the Adjutant
General show that the per capita
cost of recruiting in the year 1914
was $244S; il 1915, $1914; in the
first nine months of the fiscal year
l917-July, 1916 to April 1917 inclu-
siye-$2S.95 To make the comparison
fair to the recruiting system the ex-
pense CT travel paid between recruit
ing station and recruiting depot. the
cost OF subsistence prior to acceptance
at the latter, the expense at general
recruiting depots and the cost of clio
thing should be deducted But. with
due allowance for these items, the
marked economy of the Selectiye Ser
vice System is appeareut
y comparison with the cost Of rails
ing the army for the Civil War is also
strikingly favorable, Prior to the
enactment of the Draft Law Of 1868,
the cost OF recruiting was $54.O1 per
man. Subsequent to the passage of
the act, the cost was 1884 per man.
But only small proportion Of the
men produced after the enactment
or the law were drafted 1t is i'm
possible to ascertain the cost per
drafted man as against the cos per
volunteer. 1t is clear. however, es-
pecially if the lower money values
of those days are considered, that
the per capita cost OF drafting men
for the Civil War was far higher than
the cost of the first call under the
present law.
The remarkably good showing I'M
der the present law is due in a large
measure to the patriotic and self sac
rificing attitude of the members of the
Draft Boards Thousands of these
men, regardless of personal or bust
ness interests, worked day after day,
throughout the hot months Of the
summer, without any remuneration
whatever. This war part of their con
tribution to the war.
In the several cities the cost ranged
widely. In Oklahoma it was only $l.57
in Delaware $40. This does not neces-
sarily mean, however, that the Boards
in states showing a high cost were
extravagant. A large part of the ex-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

There is nothing in tie fuel order
Of January II to prevent the opera
ton of automobiles. motor vehicles
OF all classes being considered as
coming under the head of public util-
tiles. In keeping with this ruling gar
ages have been exempted.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
Members of the Associated P1ess.

The Associated Press is eXclueirG'y
entitled to the use for republication
of all news dispatches credited to it
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and also the local news published
herein.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

The Department Of Agriculture es-
Inmates that only ono-third Of the
marketable surplus of the potato crop
had been moved by January /, 1918.
Last years potato crop was the lar
gest ever produced in the United
States.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

According to a report by the Ameri-
can consul at Geneva, Swiss livestock
quotations near the end of 1917 were:
Oxen, each $3.50; bulls, $40; cows,
$3.50; calves, $50; young pigs, $14;
sheep, $14; fat hogs, per pound, 80
cents
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
For the unit of women telephone

For the unit OF women telephone
operators to be sent to France a d.
stinctiye uniform is being provided
Salaries range from 500 to 1925 a
month, with allowance for rations and
quarters. Successful applicants must
speak both French and English with
ease.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

1t has just about arrived at the
point in this country that the pros
pective brides father wants her to
Hcoverize her rousseau.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

We guess that the enc reason that
is so hard for the man to quit smok-
ing is because he dosent know what
to do with his mouth.-and we should
not forget the woman.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
WEEKLY.

Communications on all topics pub
lished when not too long and accompa-
MED bv full names and address. Not
responsible for views of contributors.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

According to information received in
Washington, butter is selling in Ber-
lin at 1925 a pound, sugar at Sc cents
a pound, ham and bacon al $2.11 a
pound, and Ivory soap at five bars for
SLIP.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

Our position has been and still is,
that any woman who can change the
tifes On her automobile without us
ing unladylike language could safely
be trusted with The ballot.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

And again the kind of a girl that
has a regular sweetheart in the army
isn't the kind who goes to The rail
read station to kiss the passing sol
diers.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

A great advantage that the paper
man has is, that it doesn't take him
al the morning to get his pants on.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

entered as second class matter at
The postofiice at Cordeie, Georgia, I'M
der the act of March Sth, 1879.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

Following suggestions made by
farmers willing to employ high school
boys, the educational authorities Of
Illinois have arranged an extensive
farm course. from February l to May
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

|. L. DAVIS, Attorney-at-Law, Office
Phone 1870, Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

DR.. A. j. WHELCHEL, Physician ard
Surgeon, American National Bank
Building. Corde. III.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

CARL WiELlAMS-Dentist, Williams
Building, Cordele, Ca
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

DR.. w. w. MccOLLUM, Dentist, West
brook building, Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

w. II. DORRlS--Attorney over
Exchange Bank, Ccrdele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

DR.. B. L-X-RAY-Electro
Therapeutics and Internal Medicine.
American National Bank Bldg
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

DR.. A. H. KENDALL-Dentis
Disease and Orthodontia, Holmes Bldg.
Phone No. 40 Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

Or. T. E. BRADLET--Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat and Fitting of Glasses.
Westbrook Bldg. COrdele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

M. r. SMITH, Physician and Surgeon
American National Bank building.
Cordele, Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

THOS. j. MACARTHUR. M. D..-Special
Attention to Surgery and Gyniecology.
Cordele, Georgia.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

Q. r. COVER, Attorney-at-Law, over
Exchange Bank building, Cordele, Ga.
Cordele Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-08

JONES G. BUSSEY, Lawyers. Prac-
tice in all courts, State and Federal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

ments, essential to all character, 1t places
 the students largely upon their honor
 and seeks to inspire conduct worthy of
 the trust imposed in them. In short, we
 wish to continue to make it an ideal
 Christian school where culture of the
 heart holds place alongside culture of
 the mind. In order to secure genuine
 religious growth, the intelligent study of
 the Bible is given a prominent place in
 the course of study.
 "one oe the vital things in regard 70
 a girls education, Mrs. Spencer con
 tinued. "is a cultivated eye for beauty
 the beauty of nature as well as the
 beauty of haracter-beautiful environ
 ment and beautiful work, and often
 have called the attention of my girls as
 NC sit in the classrooms at the school
 and look out upon the beautiful scenery which we see from the heights upon
 which we arc situated, to the beauties
 which greet tke eye, and try to impress
 uDau them the sublsmity of it ali-the eN-
 quisite touch of nature which should ap-
 peal to every eye and every heart. our
 school is ideally located for the observa tion of tnc beauty of nature, for tHs
 house which was built by the late dis tinguished Gen. R. D. Johnston, one of the great generals of the Confederacy, ca fries win it the exquisite aristocracy
 of the owner and his lovely wife; the ele. gance that pervades it-the statelinesS and grandeur make it a most inspiring place. and enc which is distinctly d!t- ferent from any school I know.
 During the past year the campus al f' forded q most perfect setting for our out-of doors Shakespearean play 'M4d summer Nights Dream, Mrs. spencer said. The high hedges, the tall trees and the symmetrical lawns giving the most oeantitui of scenic effects. l have often given Shakespearean plays at Sayre college and l always thought the environment there was the most Ideal ] ever saw, but I realized last June when we gave the play here that the natural surroundings were far prettier and more I attractive.
 | "I have always made a speciality or 1 training girls for college and university 1 life.n Mrs spencer said, and coaching | girls, who for various reasons, illness, nervousness or something of the sort, had failed in high school work, and l have had the most gratifying, results. A letter that received from pr. A. $. Me Kenzie dean of English in the state university of Kentucky, along these l1nes | is one of ny most treasured possessions' as regard pr. Mckenzie as the mosT cultured and most highly educated man 1 of my acquaintance: he is an author 7l 1 international fame in edueat 9ual circiei. l During my incumbency at Sayre, When l I was tra:niug large classes or glfls lei 1 the state lpiNersity, Dr. Mckenzie Wr2te me these ssntiments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Rr DOLLY DALRYMrLN

0T IS a rare privilege to talk with
 woman of such vast knowledge and
 rare intellectual attainments as Mrs
 NJ. Spencer, the honored president of the South Highlands School for Girls; it is a still rarer privilege for Bir- ningham to claim this distinguished edu- cator as her very own, for Mrs. Spea- cer is known and sought far and wide, and it was Birmngham's good fortune 10 secure "her services just a year ago when she took charge of the institution which she has raised to such a high standard and placed upon such 8 splendid foun- dation during her one years residence here
 Mrs Spencer was for five years vice president of the synodical college of Mis- souri, and for II years vice president cf Sayre college and with her distinguished husband. pr. J. M. Spencer. whose min istry in various large cities has been crowned with success. these two charm ing and cultured people have thrown their best endeavors and heart interest into the educational work Mrs. spencer is conducting here.
 
 her work at the South Highlands school Mrs. Spencer, in discussing her aims and ideals. said a few days ago among oth- CT things:
 Never before in the history of the world has Service been such an import ant factor as at the present moment; the ,influence of the war upon woman '3 sphere has enhanced her usefulness and every avenue of service is now opened to her and coming generations who are now being. educated must be taught true service in order to fulhll the require raents of the age.
 Although not under ecclesiastical con tlcl," Mrs. Spencer said the South Highlands school is distinctly Christian in character. The influence of the ss hcc! is not sectarian, and members of all denominations will find consenial home within it's walls. It is the aim of the president and her associates to fos- ter the formation of an earnest. practi- cal Christian character in ali who may come under their care. Indeed, chiei faci6r in the influence of the Sontl Highlands School for Girls upon i,s stu dents is the emphasis of morality and religion Its work is thorough, practical refining and of such nature as to wr public favor Its m is to develop char acter of the highest type. as well IS schosarship of the best auaitS With 8 few simple, yet comprehensive require
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED PREVENTS LATER.)
Thrift in America

From "The War Savings Campaign in
 the Public Evening Schools" by
 George D. Strayer, in the American
 Review of Reviews.
 One of the great gains that is to come to our country on account of the war is the development of a more thrifty peo- pie. These boys and girls who are now in school understand better than any of US did before the war the meaning of extravagance and waste. Some of them are even coming to appreciate the obli- gation which those who have unusual resources must accept for those who are jess well off. Children no longer acclaim the one who spends most. Even among the more fortunate it is becoming popu- lar to save and investsin federal securi ties.
 We may hope that out of the War Savings campaign will be developed an understanding of the necessity for saw ing in order to enjoy future goods. From the teaching which now has the sanction of patriotic service we may hope to de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

THE ABOLITION OF INHERITANCE' By Harlan Eugene Read The Maemil-
 Ian company, publishers, New York
 "The Abolition of Inheritance, by liar Ian Eugene Read, is splendidly writ ten bmooll on a subject that interests thousands of people. The theme is well developed and accurately presented and the mission of the book is complete statement of the case against inherited wealth
 In Part Mir. Read states his proposi- tion that inheritance of wealth is unjust to the disinherited, to the public well fare and morally wrong In Part 2 he ex- amines the privilege of inheritance in detail; in Part inheritance is looked at from the standpoint of economic re- suits: in Part he turns his attention 70 certain basic social problems involved in the question of inherited wealth;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
THE BOOK SHELF
By THE BIBLIOPHILE

Parts and are given over to all the
 arguments usually presented in defense
 of the present system, and in the COIL
 elusion, Part :. Mr. Read pictures the
 results to mankind that are certain ot
 follow the abolition Of inheritance. This book says for the first time what
 men have thought for hundreds of years. Strange ?-yes-but true, There has been
 no other book ever wrttten-good or bad devoted entirely to this great question and it's answer.
 The power of vast inherited estates has become-neXt to kaiserism-the world s greatest menace
 Ever since you became old enough to think you have thought it strange that one child should be allowed to inherit
 S10o, O00e0o. Read has put your thought in words that burn-in vigorous, un- answerable arguments. He meets Emer-
 sons definition of great writer-for in his work you recognize your own rejected thoughts.
 In this book MT. Read has formulated
 the next big step in the programme of freedom, At 2 single bound he takes his
 place i'll the line of eloquent prophets of liberty. His pen flames with q brilliant zeal for human rights.
 The timeliness of the subject the mas terful manner in which it is handled, and the desire of many to become bet ter acquainted with a subject of such vast importance makes Mr Reads bool, eopch-making in its appearance and con- tents.
 KEEPING UP WITH WILLIAM.
 By Irvink Bacheler. The Bobbs- Merrill company, publishers, Indianapolis. By friend, be of good cheer. The
 God of our fathers has not been Ka- sered, or Krupped, or hurried in the least There is no danger that heaven will be Teutonized
 So says MT. Irving Bacheller in his dei.ghtfui book entitled Keeping up With William
 Now is the time when al men must choose between two ideals. That If
 the proud and merciieas heart on the one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Value of Pause in Speaking

From "America's over There Theatre
 League" by F. H. Sothern, in the
 Scribner.
 The great force of the pause in speak
 ing is not sufficiently understood. To be garrulous and incessant, interminabfe, to
 repeat everything six times, is the goal
 of too many speakers but when man has something to say he can say it in few words, in words that halt, even in words that will not be uttered. This curious fact was illustrated by two mos
 ments in MT. Davis address; maybe he was unconscious of the effect. He was speaking of French women He told how
 he had been among them in their agony
 in many parts of France. He told of
 women of high position and of education
 and gentle birth laboring in the fields, taking the placA of t''7 rrsN Nhs and garn ad tte af 9st As sla to bring fCstN frg1E 5e ra0 t Afserr
 women sid pg gifh nie sta5r
 striving ir ba ssfFf S. f8e ella a sHe typical mofA9f os Ff -pes tes wasa la- formed tn her son dad 2est HsE ff battle, criaG Efauk i1t atst
 France I sl1 aFAg fast hsFs more sons G.Eo 70 gNe eHs@t S" told his Ii 3etA RnM as flaSsAfsa Ss the novel - -~a..siatlotiei puppets Of the play and story had maligned tha women of France. To the minimizing and the uninformed American French woman might have become synonymous with a ligat woman. The French ad- yenturess of the story teller is as fa-
 miliar as the wicked French count of
 the theatre. "To you who have but now arrived in France said the speaker, and who have not had time to observe the heroism of the French woman-tc know her in her home. to see her at the work of men-I want to say, do not be+ lieve this libel You know what you
 have in mind when you speak of French women, you know what you are think 1 ing Welp'-here the face of the speaker became stern. and his eyes shone-"WeH, N
 he repeated, and he raised his hand high I -I was prepared for a flow of fiery elo- | ouence. for a torrent of hot words, but l he paused long, speeches., his glance 1 fuli of what his heart could not utter7 "Well,' he said again, then lowered his arm and almost sighed, "don't think it1s |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

velop, upon the basis of sound common sense, the necessity for saving during the period of youth and early manhood in order that one's future economic in- dependence may be assured The boys and girls in our American schools are going to understand the meaning of invest ments. They are going to have some
 realization of the satisfaction which comes from knowing that the money
 saved to-day means more money avail
 able in later years. The thrifty Ameri-
 can boys and girls will save in the years
 to come, and save by being less extrava- igant and less wasteful, the money that
 it will cost us to win the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
 inc ,nsf of a small far nf OrdinarN

Al the cost of small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin softener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into bottle contain ling three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as sallowness,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
New Way to Curl Hair
 Without Heated Irons


 Hair tortured with the curling iron is bound to become dry harsh and brittle, as so many know from sad eXpe- rience. It's far more sensible to use plain liquid silmerine, which can do no harm and which produces the loveliest wavy effect imaginable. It takes so little time to apply the silmerine and the hair can be made to curl in any form to any extent, to conform with any style of hair dressing. A few ounces from the druggist will last a long time, so it is not at all expensive. Liquid silmerine is not greasy CT sticky and ii doesn't stain or streak the hair or the scalp.
 A convenient way to use is is to pour about two tablespoonfuls into a saucer and then with a clean tooth brush ap- ply evenly to the hair from root to tip. II this is done before retiring the ad- oed glory to ones "crowning glory will be quite in evidence in the morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
Highlands School for Girls anIda Holds Place Side f CuHu ld


support of the alumni of her institution and enjoyed their sympathy in the high- est degree. In the administrative dutisS of vice president of sayre she exhibited decided skill and judgment in the large and small affairs of business.
 T consider that Mrs. Spencer is bean- tifully trained and splendidiy equipped as teacher and has very great execu- tive ability in the conduct of schools and colleges