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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

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Jones was eal d ant prepared ne
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pr Miller ~u-rircd by bis vic
and several ca ircn. No funeral ar
rc-ra ncnis hs been made at this
time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
Metro Feature at Princess.

was lost when a treasure ship went
was lost when atressure ship went
down. comes into the plot OF the Metro
All-Star Series picture Treasure oil
the Sea- which will show Edith
Storey in an ideal role at the Princess
today and tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
Whipping a wife" ls Hipp Attraction.

"Winplns q Wife" iS HiPp Attraction.
The added feature Of a real wedding
which Was solemnized at the Hippo.
drome last night according to previous
announcement, completely packed the
oeatre at the first evening perform.
onee. The stage attraction in itself
vas q worth while affair, but that was
mostly comedy. The thrills were fur.
nishod when Art Newman and Miss
Jackie o'BFian we're pronounced man
and wife By the Rev. Clarence D. Mitch.
ELI Of the Christian church. The al.
faif was an unusual occurrence to wit.
ness IN q local theatre and those who
were there to see II were not sorry
they came. Today Kilgore's Beaus
hnd5Belles are staging different play
and introducing q number Of clever
speeialtles. The bill Is called win.
ming q Wife" but It does not have any
connection with the why's and where.
fOrOs OF Art Newman's love making
days. Il Just happens that the bill is
90 named. Anyhow, anybody who
knows will at once conclude that max.
ing love Is not altogether the frlvilous
thing II Is carieatured in Winning q
Wife" In the stage play the title
stands for q funny farce. but in Art
NeWman's winning a wife It was a
more serious chapter Of life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

heard II is prevalent there"
Hookworm disease is due TO small,
round worms which attach themselves
to the lining membrane OF the intes-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

However iloUnced and beribboned
thin summer frocks may be- the NIX
sports suit retains its manni 81 plain.
ness.
Sports skirts preserve the unbroken
line which is such a delight to makers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

tine. suck the blood, and cause The
condition Of snemia and emoeililol
which are such marked features %
The malady.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21

All wearers Of practical fashions.
This type Of skirt promises 10 meet
the popular dema q this fall The
plain skirt is hailed as juvenile but
il is becoming alike to the mature and
the girlish figure.
Sports coats are stiH distinguished
by conspicuous revers, the newest be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
CLOSE Ups"

Congratulations! Mr.. and Mr..
AT Newman.
-"Over the Top" not only has the
distinction Of being one Of the greata-t
war films in circulation. but it a.-D
establishes a record Of being the first
picture booked in this city to run a
solid week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
Marlory wilson at tn: Dixie

Hard Rock Breed with Marjory
Wilson and Jack Livingston in the
most important roles is the Dixie OF.
fering today.
The story large concerns two men,
Bill Naughton and Lynch Dolan. who
are both foremen on construction
work twenty-five years before the op.
ening OF the story. Drink kept Nolan
down to nothing more than foreman
bf the Hard Rock men at SnOwslide,
one Of Naughton's contract jobs, while
NaughtOn became a millionaire.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
rnn.y,s Eamous PIeturs eorlna.

"OyeF the Top" a VAagraph super
feature founded on Sergeant Arthur
Guy Employs famous war book Of the
same title, will be at the Dixie all next
week.
Sergeant Empey. probably the best
known soldier Of all the millions who
have fought 90 the trenches Of France
~ stem the tide Of German barbarism.
rbpeaF5 e the star o. "ovoT the TOT" "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
I'M THE
FRONT ROW
HEA0LINERs TONIGHT

~ YOU observed a little brown eyed
woman. wearing a blush feather
IN her hat. on the streets OF Fan
mont yesterday OF today don't thinL
its lust an ordinary women. Sne =
q real. honestt)-goodness, 1--we Prin'
cess. and an Indian Princess at that
Princess Bluefeather Is her name, ana
she claims Matanzss, Cuba as ner
home.
The Princess Is IN FairmOnt 70 MI
her engagement az the Grand Monday
and Tuesday NIGHTS According TO
her story. she IS the only direct de-
scendant OF the great Aztec king IN
America. Born in Cuba educated IN
q Boarding school in Vow No'k. sha
was orphaned when a mere child. Al
the age Of "A she married French-
man. who left her a widow rev
years later. The Princess adopted inc
stare as her profession, aad duT.As
the past few years has toured ever
state OF the Union. She gives a pro
gram OF native songs and dances, L.
Guiding the. Indian War and Tom Tom
dances. all IN special costumes. W.
special settings. She adds 10 ne
work bv a talk on the Indians con'r'.
buttons to winning the great war. am
adds a special plea for war sayinS'
stamps. In addition 10 Prince, Blue
feather. q special FIVE reel motion PIC
tuPe will be shown al the Grand Mon
day and Tuesday nights.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-06-21
IEaIrhank,, PIeture a. MeIson Today

In "A Modern Musketeer.' showing
a. the Nelson theatre today. Douglas
Fairbanks holds up the mirror Of the
past. and compares the chivalry o.
Olden times 70 the present day. the
iphotOplay is released by Aircraft, and
is IN line with Fairbanks recent pro-
auctions with scenes OF ultrasensa'
tiOnalism and humor.
Fairbanks interpTets the role Of Ned
Thacker, OF Kansas, who inherited the
spirit OF D'ATtagnan through prenatal
influence, his mother having been an
ardent reader OF Dumas. The sell
reliance OF the modern woman as
compared with her sister in past gen
eFatlons Is strikingly shown, for III
many cases the chivalry Of the modern
iD'AFtagnan IL mistaken. and his gal
liant attempts TO assist ladies' In dis
tReSs lead 10 rebukes from the indie
pendent maidens who are on the alert
20 squelch fliTtatious pests.
However, Ned finally meets his fate
n the person Of Marjorie Daw. who
plays the part OF DOrIthy Morane, a
tourist, and In scenes of superhero
ism, done in dashing Fairbanks style.
he saves the girl from a horrible fate
pnd wins q bride.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
TEXTILE MEN PLAN
TO GET BIG FUND

ATLANTA, Cain order to de-
wise ways and means of raising the
sum required of the states before they
can benefit by the government fund
appropriated for vocational education
under the mith-Hughes Act, leading
representatives of textile industries,
educational bodies and the United
States government were in session
yesterday.
Under the provisions of the Smith
Hughes Act, which was fostered by
Senator Hoke Smith. the states will
receive large sums each year, but
must raise themselves a sum equiva-
lent to that given by the government.
Senator Smith, who came down from
Washington to recuperate from re-
cent illness and to be present also at
the meeting, was one of the principal
speakers on the program, and ex-
planned the provisions of the bill.
The session was devoted largely to
discussion of the needs of textile
workers, and will be continued
throughout Tuesday the delegates
hoping to decide then upon suitable
plans for raising Georgia's quota.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14

usual size. On either side of this
band OF inferior corn we have excep-
tionalcrops OF the cereal, so that our
total production will not show a loss
as some had predicted.
In the boil weevil sections, the
farmers have been trying out many
new crops to take the place of cotton.
Among these tobacco is creating
much enthusiasm. A type known as
bright tobacco" which approaches
closely the Carolina tobaccos, is mos.
common. The crop has been above
average and is about half gathered.
Peanuts have become a staple crop
in all the great coastal plain. extend
ing even up into the foothills of the
Piedmont. Many conflicting reports
as to the present crop have come to
hand, but there is little doubt that the
commercial crop will exceed last
years by twenty per cent or more.
Z. r. PETTET.
Georgia Field Agent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
EMORY WILL TRAIN
STUDENTS FOR ARMY
War Department will Establish Army
Training Corps at Big University.
Equipment Soon Ready.

ATLANTA, GA.-A students army
training corps will shortly be estab-
lished by the War Department in con-
nection with Emory University of this
city. 1t will be located at the School
of Liberal Arts at Oxford. Uni
forms, rifles and other equipment will
be on hand at an early date.
The purpose of the War Depart
ments plan in establishing these corps
in colleges and universities is to pro-
vide for the important needs of the
army for higly trained men as Off
GERS, engineers, doctors, chemists and
administrators of every kind. The
plan is an attempt to mobilize and
develop the brain power of the young
men of the country for those services
which demand special training.
Its object is to prevent the premature
enlistment for active service of men
who could, by extending the period of
their college training, multiply many
times their value to the country.
The boy who enlists in the Students
Army Training Corps will be mem
Der of the Army of the United States.
He will be provided with equipment
but will be on furlough status and will
not receive pay. He will undergo mil
itary training with six weeks train
ING camD for rigid and intensive mil
starry instruction, during which he will
seceive a private's pay. He will be
kept in the corps until he reaches the
draft age and the War Department
will have power to continue men in
college after their draft age whenever
their work is such that the needs of
the service are such as to make it adj
visable.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
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MISS PAULINE CRAWLEY,
35o-J Society Editor 3S0-J
BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Mrs. T. d. Walker had as her guest
her children and few friends Sun
day, August II, at her home four
miles from Fitzgerald, in honor of
her 55th birthday anniversary,
They spread dinner under a large
shade tree in the yard on a table
picnic style, the table being filled with
plenty of good things to eat, which
all enjoyed.
In the afternoon Mr.. Walker cut
some fine watermelons and the crowd
entertained themselves for a while
eating melon. They made some ko-
dak pictures and the guests returned
to their homes, all reporting a pleas
ant day, and feeling rejoiced at all be-
ing spared to celebrate the day in
honor OF their mother and friends
birthday.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
!. ri. Gibbs, of Abba; Mr.. and Mrs.
!. I. Reddock and two children, of
Fitzgerald; Col and Mrs. T. J. Bus
sell and two children, of Alma; Col.
and Mrs. c. w. Russell and two chill
dren, of Fitzgerald; Mr.. and Mrs.
Brett Lindsey and baby, of Fitzgcr-
aid; Mr.. L. D. Taylor, of Omega; Mr.,
Sam Gibbs, of Abba; Mrs Emma
Murray, of Abba.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
RATES ON COTTON
ARE NOT RAISED

ATLANTA, GA.-Cotton growers
of the state will be interested in the
statement from Washington that
Senator Smith, who has filed strong
protests against the proposed increase
in freight rates on cotton, support
ing the Farmers Union in the mat
ter, believes that these protests have
been effective
Senator Smith, who is now in At
lanta with Mrs. Smith for week or
ten days rest following his recent i'll
ness, has the assurance of the rail
road administration that the proposed
rates will not be put into effect until
a full hearing has been had, and the
Senior Senator thinks that the plan
has been checked.
If it had not been for these protests
which were so promptly filed, the in
crease rates, which would have fallen
SO heavily on the small farmer, might
have been placed in operation, there
by costing the Southern farmer many
thousands of dollars.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
LAWMAKERS WRANGLE
OVER SCHOOL FUND

ATLANTA, GA.-The same old an
nual Legislative fight over the COM
mon school appropriation is again the
bone of contention between the house
and senate on the closing day of the
session, and there were indications to-
day that the two might not agree be-
fore the hour of adjournment arrives
tonight, in which event there will be
an extra session.
Supporters of the common schools
in the house of representatives are de-
termined to make the appropriation
100000, while supporters of the
common schools in the senate insist
that $3,2O0,0O0 is enough to appropri-
ate in view of the states depleted f.
nancial condition.
With the wrangle over the appro-
priation bill coming on at the very
tail of the session, there is no likeli-
hood of any other important measures
being disposed Of
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
HARRIS LANDSLIDE
SAYS HOWARD MAN

ATLANTA, GA.-That William J..
Harris will sweep the state like a cy-
clone in the campaign for United
States Senate. is the opinion of w.
M. Higgins, travelling salesman who
covers large territory in the state.
The most important feature OF the
statement is that Mr. Higgins HIM
self expects to vote for William S.
Howard for personal reasons, but he
says everything points to landslide
for Harris
Il expect to vote for Mr.. Howard"
said Mr. Higgins, but must admit
that it looks like all overwhelming
victory for Mr.. Harris, judging by in
formation gathered on a recent bust
ness trip which took me to a large
section Of the middle western part of
the state
Il have been Howard supporter
ever since he announced for the Of
tlce of United States Senator, but
must confess that during my travels
| foun the situation not favorable to
my choice. | doubt seriously if Mr..
Howard will poll as many votes as
either Mr.. Harris or Mr.. Hardwick.
and this opinion, which is based on
information gathered from every con-
ceivable source, was formed during
the past three weeks, Up to that time
L was fully convinced that Howard
would be the next Senator from Geor-
gia."
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
INVENTS FARM IMPLEMENT
WHICH WILL DO ANYTHING
BUT MILK THE BOVINES

PORTLAND, ORE.-William Wat
son, whose acquaintance with farms
has consisted chiefly in buying butter
and eggs in the municipal market, has
invented new continuation pillow,
seeder and reaper that will, according
to experts who have viewed the ma
chine, revolutionize the farm machin-
cry business. Mr. Watson calls his
invention bucket plow," and it has
the general appearance Of a ditch
digger.
The machine is embraced on a plat
form seven by twenty feet, mounted
on wheels, and is operated by gas
engine. 1t is self propelling, and is
designed for use primarily on West
ern ranches, where huge haryesters
and reapers are already accepted as
the most economical way Of handling
crops.
The pillow part of the machine is
cylinder six feet long, with buckets
mounted on its entire length. The
buckets, as the cylinder revolves,
scoop UP the soil, pulverize it, and lay
it down again, with the larger chunks
underneath and fine earth on top,
thus doing the work Of both plow and
harrow.
Attachments are provided which
will sow grain, and the machine will
pillow, harrow and SOW strip six feet
wide. Other attachments turn the
machine into reaper, which will
NOW a sixteen or twenty-four foot
swath of hay, or which will handle
grain in the usual way The machine
can also be used as q truck, water
pump or woodsaw. In fact, Mr. Wat
son says one machine will do every
thing on a farm except milk cows.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
GOV. DORSEY CRITICISED
BY GEORGIA PAPERS

ATLANTA, GA.-According to
newspapers reaching the capitol pub
lie opinion is inclined to agree that
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey has made
great error in advocating that con-
stitutional amendments shall not be
published, but shall be read by judges
and expounded by them to the people
in open court Such a plan, says
somefof the papers would prove far
more costly than to publish in the
newspapers.
Some of the comment draws atten-
ton to the fact that the editors of the
papers speaking have uniformly sup
ported Governor Dorsey, but that
they think he made a great mistake
in this case
The people do not gather at court
sessions as they once did," says one
journal, and the custom of announce
ment is open court has long become
obsolete"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
GEORGE CHIP KNOCKS OUT
ROASTING HUN PRISONER

New Castle, Pa, Aug. 14.-Georgc
Chip, former middleweight boxer of
this city, recently had the honor of
whipping boasting German in the
internment camp near Camp Green
leaf. Chip is corporal in the Nat
ional Army. When one of the intern
ed Germans boosted that he could
lick half dozen Americans, Chip
was summoned to teach him a lesson.
The German was knocked out in short
order.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
PAY SIS TO KISS SAILOR

St. Louis, Aug. 12.-Women of the
Baptist churches sold $1,000 worth OF
Thrift Stamps at the Little White
House." in front of the Federal build
ing, which is the established head
quarters of the Thrift Stamp commit
tee in this city. Several girls in the
MONDAY crowd bought S. worth OF
stamps to obtain the privilege of kiss
ing sailor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
SURPRISE PARTY.

Mrs. Robert E. Lee entertained d
number of friends at her pretty home
on South Lee street Friday evening
at a surprise party in honor of Mr..
Lees birthday. Quantities of lovely
roses, ferns and palms were used to
decorate the rooms where the guests
were entertained.
Rock was enthusiastically entered
into, the small table being placed
throughout the parlors, reception hall
and veranda.
Delicious fruit punch was served
during the evening, and at the conclu-
sion of the game a dainty ice course
was served by the hostess, assisted by
Miss Ruth Harley, of Valdosta.
Among those enjoying this delight
full occasion were Mr.. and Mrs. E. K.
Farmer, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur H.
Denmark, Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Rus
sell, Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Jay, DR..
and Mrs. E. J. Dorminey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ludlow L. Griner, DIR. and Mrs.
l.. A. Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack H.
Mays, Mrs. David B. Nicholson, Miss
Ruth Harley, of Valdosta, and Mr..
and Mrs. Robert E. Lee
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
jam, II CARLOADS OF 1T,
ORDERED FOR OUR BOYS

Bellingham, Wash, Aug. l4-Sev-
enteen carloads of special jam have
been ordered from Bellingham man
ufacturer by the Government for
feeding the doughboys overseas. This
is the largest order of the kind ever
placed in the West. AS this city is
in the heart of famous fruit and
berry district, Government purchas-
ing agents are assured OF having the
order quickly filled.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
WOMEN GATETENDERS ARE
CONTENT IN LONG HOURS

New Britain, Conn, Aug. 12-Eight
women gatetenders employed by the
New Haven Road in this city are
working eleven hours day, seven
days week, which is a violation if
the state law. Investigators of the
state department of labor, who arc
powerless to act because the women
are now government employees, have
appealed in vain to the railroad ad-
ministration for relief. Their biggest
handicap is the fact that the women
are not dissatisfied.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
AUGUST COTTON REPORT
FOR STATE OF GEORGIA

| There has been a decline of three
or four points since last report, due
to drought and weevil Practically all
OF the state was too dry during July
| for best growth. In the north this
| lowered the condition as much as ten
| points in some sections. In the south
1t helped to hold the weevil in check
and consequently the decline was not
so great in that region. Splendid and
widespread rains just previous to re-
port date caused the crop to pick up
rapidly and the Improvement is con-
tinuing except where excess rain has
since fallen. Diseases and insects
merit mention this month. Red Spi-
der is very bad in the northwest,
Chattooga county particularly report
ing great damage. All other North
Georgia districts are also having
trouble with this pest. Rust is very
prevalent since the rain. Blackroot
is doing some harm in the eastern
section.
Most important, of course, is the
boil weevil He has now reached the
counties bordering on the Savannah
river. Counties reporting him for the
first time during the present season
are Bryan, Effingham, Screven, Will
kinson, Twiggs, Houston, Crawford,
Coweta, Polk and Paulding. Since our
last report he has made an average
advance of about five miles along the
entire battle front" Since the rains
he has been exceedingly active In the
southwest part of the state, which
first felt his ravages, the cotton is suf-
fciently advanced SO that fair crop
will be made. Indeed the best pros
poets obtain since his advert.
AS to the appearance OF the plant
itself. the color is extremely good, the
size is little under expectations, fruit
is we'll set and there is plenty of
bloom. Most of it is sufficiently ad-
vanccd to make a crop before frost
In word the crop is we'll up to av-
erage.
Sea Island Cotton acrege and con-
dition is much lower than last year
with present promise of something
over thirty thousand bales. This crop
is seriously threatened by the boil
weevil so that estimates are subject
to sharp revision as the season ad-
vances
Crop Report for August
During the past month all crops
deteriorated rapidly during the first
twenty days on account Of insufficient
moisture. At the end of the third
week showers commenced which have
continued to date. Following the
needed rains, all crops picked up slow
ly at first, but toward the end of the
month with greater rapidity. By Aug.
lst most of the heavier feeding field
crops had almost recovered their pre-
vious excellent condition.
Corn suffered severely in wide
belt across the middle of the state.
Even here the grain is not bad al
though the stalks are much under the
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
HE'S "75 YEARS YOUNG"
AND EXPECTS TO ENLIST

ANDERSON, IND.-Daniel E.
Jones wants to enlist in the army.
Mr. Jones application for enlistment
in the National Army was denied be-
cause he had not registered under the
Selective Service law, despite the fact
he climbed four flights of stairs in
order. to present his application in per-
son, He claims he has had military
experience, having enlisted in the
Union Army in 1861 at the age OF
eighteen. He says he is now Seven
ty-hve years young
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
CLEVELAND WOMEN WILL
TAKE CARE OF HEROES

CLEVELAND, O.-Women of the
Cleveland branches of the Ladies'
Auxiliary Spanish-American War Vet
Grams have decided to use funds at
their disposal for the installation Of
beds and their upkeep in large room
of City Hospital, here, to take care of
soldiers and sailors who are injured in
Europe, or on the seas.
There are four branches of the aux
iliary in the city, and it is expected
that each will provide two or more
beds.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-14
MINISTERS GO TO WAR,
ALL CHURCHES CLOSED

Albany, N. Y, Aug. 12.-With the
enlistment of the Rev. William Wal
lace Eaton, pastor of the Methodist
church, Schoharie churches are with
out ministers.
Every church in the village has
been closed up, temporarily at least,
for the call Of Uncle Sam.
The Rev. Mr.. Eaton will sool be
n his way to france for work with
he Y. NJ. G. A.