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Evening star., 1918-06-23
CARE Of BACK YARD
FLOCK IN SUMMER
Vermin, Spoiled Food, Dirty Water
and Heat Deadly Enemies
Of Poultry.

There was time when only the
most favorable conditions made it
possible to get the best results rais-
mortality rate during the, summer.
This was before the discovery that
many of the most common diseases
were due to specific organisms. To-
day we know that dampness, dark
ness, foul air. crowded quarters and
filth afford favorable conditions for
the development and spread of dis
ease.
Nowhere are these statements more
applicable than in the backyard poul-
try flock, where unnatural conditions
and intensive methods. characteristic
ford peculiarly favorable opportuni.-
ties for the development and spread
of infectious diseases.
Start on Fresh Soil.
Those who begin poultry keeping
with land where fowls have never
been kept and with new. well located
orally have perfect sanitary condi-
tions with which to start. How long
they will remain so depends upon the
degree of cleanliness observed. Such
a poultry plant. If wisely planned.
may be kept free from disease in
definitely. On the other hand, neglect
of cleanliness and disregard for the
simple rules of sanitation may result
In the contamination of the house, the
poisoning OF the soil and the reduc-
ton of the vitality of the fowls to
such an extent as to make the venture
entirely Improbable in short time.
Importance Of Sunshine.
Next to cleanliness comes sunshine.
1t Is impossible to rear chicks in a
damp, dark location. Sunlight has
vital eff ect and does as much to pro-
mote healthy growth as any other
feature. This does not mean that
chicks should be exposed to strong
direct rays of the sun during hot
weather. On the contrary. they should
have plenty of shade as well.
Shade is absolutely essential for the
development of chicks. If there is no
natural shade in the chicken yard,
the run should be sown to corn and
the chicks allowed to roam through
the stalks. This provides a fine pro-
lection from the strong heat of the
sun and affords an excellent place
for the chicks to scratch. Tents or
coverings made Of burlap or muslin
are often provided where there is no
other protection.
Evening star., 1918-06-23
Whole Family May Help.

Probably the housewife, in most
cases, will have to be the director of
the canning operations. But, in most
Evening star., 1918-06-23

De Molay Con1nrandery, No. 4.
Knights Templar, after presenting
the orders of the Red Cross and
Malta at its conclave Tuesday even
ing, will call of it's csnclaves during
July and August.
Evening star., 1918-06-23

Stansbury Lodge, No. "a, which has
had a very busy June will wind up
the month with two communications
the current week. the regular one to-
morrow evening for the E. A. degree
and a special Thursday evening for
the M. M. degree.
Evening star., 1918-06-23

ST Johns Lodge Chapter. No. 1S,
was entertained Monday evening by
Misses Virginia Squirer, Lila Smith
son, Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Will
iiams. Matron Katie Morrison Is pre-
pairing a box to be sent to the Bel
eians July 1.
Evening star., 1918-06-23

A detailed outline of war activities
in the public schools up to June 80,
1918. is being prepared by the super
intendent and will soon be issued
Evening star., 1918-06-23

Potomac Lodge. No. s, viii be the
war lodge" for the week, meeting
Saturday afternoon at 8 :. ms. and con-
tinuing in session for the z. A. F: c.
and NJ. NJ. degrees. A. Jealous member
announced erroneously that the lodge
would perform this service last sat=
urday, when the. duty had been, as
signed to Naval Lodge. No. 4. 80
Evening star., 1918-06-23

An Interesting article in the New
Age. the 3meial % a.. organ sss,,,s OF the Scot
tion, for June. by Cyrus Field will
lard, thirty-second degree. on "The
Higher Degrees in Germany" sets
forth data to show that Freemasonry
in Germany has definitely and posi-
Frsemasonry." and quotes the Fret
maurer Beitung of Leipzig as saying
1--WE. the German Apostles of the
Royal Art. are definitely face 10 face
with the obligation to be henceforth
what We already were as a matter Of
faet-the true heirs and representa-
tfvss Of Freemasonry" 1t quotes
from & publication Of the Interna-
tionsl Bureau for Masonic Affairs,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
PRIVATE CRAWFORD
REPORTED MISSING
FATHER, HOWEVER, HAS LET
TER FROM SON, AND is SAT-
ISFIED ITS MISTAKE.

According to army officials Private
James T. Crawford, of Terrell cOun-
ty, who went with the American
forces to Europe, is missing.
But Private Crawford's father, Mr..
B. I. Crawford, has letter from the
young soldier which indicates that he
is very much alive after doing his
part toward whipping the Germans.
Saturday morning Mr. Crawford
received the following telegram from
the war department at Washington /:
Deeply regret to inform you that
Private James 7. Crawford, infantry,
is officially reported as missing in &C
ton between October 1st and 18th.
Further information when received.
HARRIS, Adiutant General"
Having received a letter from his
son dated October 14th, MIR. Craw-
ford was naturally surprised and
non-plussed. This Letter stated that
he had been shot in the hip but was
getting along all right and would
soon be in fine shape again.
While his son is officially missing
Mr.. Crawford thinks there is some
mistake about it, and is treasured by
the letter that he is still alive and in
the service of his country.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
uADIESI SECRET TO
DARKEN GRAY HAIR
Bring Back its Color and Lustre
with Grandna's Sage
Tea Recipe.

Common garden sage brewed into a
heavy tea, with sulphur and alcohol
added, will turn gray, streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and lux
uriant. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui
phur recipe at home, though, is
troublesome. An easier way is to get
the ready-to-use preparation improved
by the addition of other ingredients
large bottle, at little cost, at drug
stores, known as "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding a
lot OF muss.
While gray, faded hair is not sinful,
we all desire to retain our youthful
appearance and attractiveness. BY
darkening your hair with Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound, no one
can tell, because it does 1t so natural
ly, so evenly. You just dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking one
small strand at a time; by morning
all gray hairs have disappeared. After
another application or two your hair
/ becomes beautifully dark, glossy. soft
and luxuriant and you appear years
Younger. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
/ Compound Is delightful toilet redui,
site. 1t is not intended for the cure
migitation or prevention OF disease.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
WOMEN OF COUNTY
RAISED $l38,6OO.OO
MADE MOST CREDITABLE SHOW
ING IN SECURING TERRELL'S
QUOTA OF LIBERTY LOAN.

The splendid report Of the women's
work in the fourth liberty loan drive
has been delayed on account of i'll
ness in the home of the chairman,
Mrs. 7. B. Raines. 1t will be seen
that every section of the county re-
sponded generously, and the record
is one to thrill every citizen who has
a spark of county pride. It only
goes to show what concerted action
and a strong pull can accomplish. In
many instances the buying of bonds
meant real sacrifice, but the salts
faction of duty well performed is
sufficient compensation. Those who
have kept their money tied up idle
are missing the sweets of the hard
earned victory in which America
played so large a part.
The amount contributed by the
women of the county is as follows
Sasser $3.50, Brentwood $4,000,
Parrot $38,5OO, Worner $3.50,
Graves $4,000, Dover 2,100, Cot
tondale 5000, Pleasant Hill $1,150,
Yeomans $1,150, Herod $3.50,
Dawson S64,550. Total 138,600.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
COTTON REFUSES
TO CLIMB HIGHER
CONTINUES TO SEE-SAW UP AND
DOWN FEW POINTS-FARM-
Frs HOLD MOST OF CROP.

Although entirely minus of sensa-
tionalism cotton ruled strong the past
week, with sentiment apparently more
favorable to the constructive side
than for sometime.
After suffering a break of more
than SIS bale early in the week
the market developed a more stable
undertOne, and travelled steadily up
ward until late in the week, when
there was a sharp reaction from the
highest. Prices on the New York
exchange finished the week 70 points
higher than the lowest quotations
during the week.
Yesterday the market showed a net
loss Of 40 points from Saturday
close, and good middling was quoted
In Dawson this morning at % cents.
Receipts of the Dawson warehouses
since the opening of the season are
10000 bales, and there are in the
warehouses 1000 bales that are being
held by the growers. Beside, there is
considerable cotton on the farms.
The census report issued Thursday
showing the smallest ginnings for the
period of from November / to IA on
record, or only $4,000 bales, bring
ing the total so far this season up to
6,681, 005 bales, against 8,571,115 to
the same date a yea ago, proves how
small tEis years crop really is-con-
Servatively estimated to be not more
than 100000 bales, exclusive of
hnters.
On Saturday the governors of eight
SItates-Texas, Georgia, South Caro-
Ina, Arkansas, North Carolina, Mis-
slsslppi, Alabama and Florida-issued
Joint proclamation urging farmers,
merchants, bankers and business men
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
WORKROOM OF DAWSON
RED CROSS is CLOSED
In the Past Year a Great Deal Has
Been Accomplished.

Those in charge of the surgical
dressing department of the local Red
Cross have been very busy the past
week in the final windup of this line
of activity in war work. For more
than a year this service of such vital
import has been under the direction
of Mrs. R. L. Saville and Mrs. E. B.
Durham, and the work accomplished
through all these months has been
kept up to a high standard of ex-
cellence and has received the en-
dorsement of experts at headquar-
ters. The allotment having been
completed the work room was closed,
and unless an emergency should arise
there will be no further need of these
supplies The faithful ones who have
so we'll performed the tasks have
great cause for a feeling of salts
faction.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
Auenced by constitutional conditions, and
IN order to cure il you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system Hairs Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one Of the best physicians
In this country for years Ii Is com
posed of some Of the best tones known
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers The perfect combination Of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions Send for
testimonials, free
r, J, CHENEY & Co. Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists 75e
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
SHIPMENT OF HOGS BEGUN;
Fl CARLOADS SENT TO MARKET
Growers Have Realized $4,000 From
Sales-Carload Of Steers Bring
More than $4,000.

The shipment of hogs from Terrell
county has begun, and p carloads
have already been sent to market.
Eleven of these were shipped by H.
A Petty and ten by Lowrey and
Davidson. Mr. Peddy has also
shipped a carload of steers.
The hogs have brought the farmers
1874 to Is cents a pound, the 81
carloads approximating $4,000. The
steers sold at 9 cents pound, the
carload bringing something more
than $4,000.
There are a great many hogs
throughout this section, and the ship
ments this eason will exceed those
of previous years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
VACANCY ON CITY SCHOOL
BOARD MUST BE FILLED
Caused by the Death of Hon. B. F.
Melton-City Election Second
Wednesday in December.

The annual city election will be
held two weeks from Wednesday,
when the nominees of the primary
of several months ago will be formal
ly elected.
They are F. NJ. McNulty for mayor
and R. G. Dozier, A. l.. McLendon and
K S. Worthy for councilmen. They
will succeed on Jan. LIST Mayor j. D.
Weaver and Councilmen T. D. Wall,
w. L. Pace and F. M. Jennings.
M. C. Edwards, j. G. Parks and B.
F. Melton were nominated to succeed
themselves as members of the city
school board, but the recent death Of
Mr.. Melton caused vacancy on the
ticket that will have to be filled. Who
will offer for the place is not known
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
EGGS ARE CLIMBING
TOWARD THE DOLLAR MARK

1t has been predicted that eggs
would sell somewhere in the neigh
borhood of $1.00 a dozen by Christ
mas, and they are rapidly climbing
there. A Dawson citizen paid ~ cents
for dozen of the berries Saturday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
CLOSE RACE FOR TREASURER
OVER IN LEE COUNTY

But little interest was manifested
in the special election held in Lee
county yesterday for treasurer to fill
the unexpired term of the late H. R.
Stovall. I. G. Tharpe defeated F. T.
King by a majority of ten votes. Only
a light vote was cast.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
A CHURCH WEDDING is
SOLEMNIZED AT SHELLMAN
Miss Hazel Crittenden Becomes Bride
of MIR. Langford, of Albany.

At the beautiful church wedding of
Miss Hazel Crittenden, of Shellman,
and Mr.. j. W. Langford, of Albany,
which occurred in the Shellman Meth
odist church at high noon last Tues
day, Mrs. Will Melton played the
wedding march and was accompanied
in the musical program which preced-
ed the ceremony. Little Miss Frances
Clay, of this city, was one of the rib
bon bearers, wearing a dainty frock
of white crepe and tulle.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
colds cause Grlp and InfIuenza

LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINTNE Tablets remove the
E. w. GROVES SIGNATURE on box. Soc.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
to organize and hold cotton for not
less than 35 cents a pound.
Says Higher Price improbable.

Robert Argo, of Washington, mem
Der of a special committion from the
United States department of agricul-
ture just returned from France and
England, where they went to ascer-
tain the extent of agricultural needs
in those countries, was in Atlanta last
Friday, and expressed the belief that
while peace will bring about an enor-
nous demand for the south's cotton
it is doubtful if the price will be
boosted to any great extent.
Mr.. Argo, who was the cotton spe-
cialist Of the commission, said that
European countries are practically
destitute of cotton, and that this is
especially true Of the central Euro
pean countries and Russia He be-
lieved, however, that they are too i'm
poverished to buy and manufacture
cotton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
MR.. COX'S FAMILY IMPROVES
SUFFICIENTLY TO RETURN

Mr.. W. R. Cox and family return
ed Wednesday from Jackson, where
Mrs Cox and the children had been
visiting for several weeks. Mr.. Cox
was called there two weeks ago by
the illness of his little son. Later
Mrs. Cox developed influenza The
friends of the family will be inter
ested to know that they have entirely
recovered
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
WILL PREACH THANKSGIVING
SERMON AT HEBRON CHURCH

Rev. T. NJ. Galloway has accepted
an invitation to deliver t12n'-7riging
sermon on next Thur day bron
church, near Americas, wa. lab
crate plans are being made for the
proper observance Of the day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
MEETINGS OF DAUGHTERS OF
CONFEDERACY CALLED OFF
All Activities Have Been Suspended
Until Next January.

Mrs. T. B. Raines, president of the
Mary Brantley chapter, U. D. c., an
nounces that meetings for the year
are called off, and all activities of the
chapter will be suspended until jan
uary, 1919. This precautionary step
is deemed advisable as a help in
stamping out influenza in the COM
munity.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-11-26
piles Cured in 8 to "A DAYS

Druggists refund money IL PAZ0 OINTMENT fails
10 cure Itching Bind Bleeding or Protrnding Piles
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can Get
restu sleep aater the first application. Price Coo.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11

durably bound in a flexible cover, ,s arranged to serve not only as a text. book of government and an exposition of American ideals, but 10 assist in
 he education of the student in the English language The first new les
 ons are prepared in @ way to sug- rest to the teacher methods of drill for classes more or loss deficient in knowledge of English.
 The machinery, method, and theory OF government Gre then discussed: the Constitution and the Isclaratior of Independence are reprinted as tlia foundations of American liberties and The various ways in which the Govern. nc't touches the citizen in his daily life through the post office and othcr agencies are described fully. The Bureau of Naturalization makes no attempts to induce foreigners to be- como citizens, but it offers every fac .''y in it's power to those who a.c do. 'irols of making America their home md aims not only to instruct u,om i0 heir rights, duties, and priv7.g uu. lcr the American law, but a,eo in lw"rican manners and customs, which may differ from practices in Noir native lands. 4 highly impor.- mt development of this work lar been the recent establishment Of in- formation on almost any conceivable subject.
 The object or thn Bureau of Natg
 a'iza,ion in an its activities it to ~a%o tho alien feel that America ,: friendly to him and thot the Govern mont seeks to aid him in his work ard n his homo life The tcXtbooI; k o.ing prepared in large numbers fer distribution among the foreign ooro. mt it does not become the property ,r thc student until he has attained American citizenship.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11
PADDY MARION Proprietor
ElE"GlNG TO TUE PUBLIC "E .InN& THE REAL ARTICLE
 GIVE US 4 TRIAL
arstvs ssv*.* e*,
FEAT B9gNS Fo6
 TIE ALIENS
WASHINGTON, Dec, H. Tex,

WASHINGTON, Dec, ll- Text books "a citizenship for aliens, u ..... ..s .a.... .. a,- only many i'm ...-@.. ..o.s .,s.,u.g tna Govern
 .. y.,.a s.ayga, but a grea .... a ..0Ea .oa yr value lo t.. 1 n o.sn.e lie, have he4 ......l hE Raymond F.Crisl, ucput. ... r.aer Of Naturalization, jr ..e .-.a States Department of la boz.
 .r. saoy's Of tb, Nation vii, be ii trusted with .hc taskofg.vmginstru. ...a ]. citizenship to the great nun 1er# O. Gora.gn-bon residents of thl om, ;. and the tcxtbool, prepared D. IT, C. st, with the aid of the teacher f citizenship classes, is designed l.. "g a@ ms ta f.il useful places in tn z. .hn community and ,o fonG ov. their duties to the land O. heir adoption.
 Tl, book, an attractive little w,,G
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11

YAKIMA, Wash, Dec, H. But me tunnel remains uncomplctcd on she So'ah- Naches irrigation canal. TunneI No 12, the last completed, k .S25 'eat long and 90 large that thTnc Horsos can pass through it abrcas..
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11
DO YOU WANT PRINTING?

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET LETTERHEADS, ENVELOPES, STATEMENTS, BILLHEADS OR ANY OTHER STATIONERY NEEDS OF YOUR >FFICE OR STORE. PAPER PRICES ARE TO
 VANCE.~THE GATEWAY HAS PLENTY OF
 k AT THE OLD PRICES.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11

FOR RENT 8 rooms sud ha.H Gur- shed upstairs: iIns.,wc.' HH.3". corner or Adams aud E.lh. See l. B spencer. N-'
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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-11
The Moon cafe is open Nights Washing. .on street. Boxes for Ladies
 ggts LtiI.vB

FOR RENT Cabin al Adams aa. .. 42. Avenue. See Mcintosh u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-30
Y. B.-Drop me a few lines.
Definition of a Stacker.
LIE ROY d. DURNI LETTER

Well this is the letter I am afraid
will upset you all. Although it is one
of the most noble things a man can
do to fight for his country, in forty
eight hours l will be on my way to
the great battle fields somewhere in
France). I told you all when I en-
listed in the 23rd, I knew that we
would not stay here long 1 would
loved to have come home before l
went, but you see it was impossible.
Tell those cousins of mine, the Ohlert
boys, have slipped one over on them.
Now, dear people, I do not hate the
idea Of going. It is nice to think [
am going, to think how proud you
will be of me when I return to say,
''My boy was in France and helped
to win the war" Don't ever think
that l am not coming back, for l am
and I want you all to take good care
of yourselves and we will have a big,
big, thanksgiving.
Now, I want to thank the county
school children for the box of candy
and money belt and the Epworth lea
que for the bible and the B. Y. P. u,
for the candy, also John Hinkle for
the splendid box he sent me.
Now, dear mother, if you could see
these fellows you would have to
laugh, the way they sing and crack
jokes. Everything is joke, but we
have to be serious sometimes. We
have such good laughs at night when
we all sit around the fire, it is really
great, the spirit of the fellows. We
have SO many college fellows here.
! Our top sergeant is from Wisconsin
university. He is a good fellow Well
while am trying to write the fellows
are going through the manu- Of arms,
| really can't write for laughing.
Well, I sure am in the greatest
bunch of men in the U. S. army and
mother [ am happy as can be- When
anyone asks about me you can say,
why Leroy is in France with the
23rd Engineers, the largest regiment
in the world
Well, I must break the ice of the
water bucket and wash. l am one
inch taller than I was when l left
home and eleven and one-half pounds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-30
F. B. AVERY LETTER
Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ca, Jal

Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ca, Janu-
airy 16, 1918.
Friend AL
[ think that it is time I write you
letter now as l had promised but
have neglected so far. Our three
weeks at Jefferson barracks was of
no Importance or interest to anyone.
On Jan. /, Two hundred and four mo-
tor mechanics already examined were
entrained for Camp Hancock, Angus
ia, Ga. Left at $50 p. m. We were as
happy and noisy bunch as one would
care to meet We travelled south on
the west of the old Mississippi river
until we crossed at Memphis, Tenn.
From there we travelled south into
Mississippi and cast to Alabama then
back to Chattanooga, Tenn Then to
! Atlanta, Ca, and from there to Au-
gusta. On the third of Jan, at $50
p. M, eastern time, we arrived at the
unloading station.
This camp is located five miles n.
W. of Augusta, in a rolling sand coun-
try covered with Georgia pines. It
is good place for a camp as it good
for nothing else. There are about 49,
900 men here mostly the Pennsylvan-
la National guards. There are two
motor mechanics regiments here in
the signal corps aviation section.
| had heard lots of the sunny south
When we arrived here it was fifteen
above zero in the middle of the after
noon. That is the coolest the natives
have seen in thirty years. The nights
i are cold here but the days warm uI
fairly good. We get good wholesome
food, tents to sleep in. Forage in g
body for fuel Our officers are fine
to us and we try to appreciate it. We
have reville at 6:25, breakfast at TOO
a. M, tent policing at 1870 to $50
drill from $50 to HOO, mess at 1900
drill 1870 to 80 or 500 p. H., I'M
less we are on for hike then we drill
until 800 or $3.50.
We went into a customary quaran-
tine for 10 days as all recruit com
panies must do when joining, a per
manent organization. We are out oil
that now but still restricted in oul
range of travel about the camp
The spirit of the camp is excellent
every one if we'll, and there are few
exceptions to that, are singing jok-
ing or cutting capers constantly when
not on drill The discipline is wonder