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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
BIG INCREASE in
GEORGIA PRODUCTS.
CROPS OF 1917 WORTH NEARLY
O,OOO, 900 MORE THAN THOSE
OF THE YEAR BEFORE.

Nearly $2OO,OOO,OOO increase in
the value of her agricultural prod
ucts is the wonderful record Georgia
has made in 1917, as compared with
the previous year.
Although Georgia made less cotton
and cotton seed than in 1916, the to-
tai value of these two products have
increased nearly so per cent. This
year Georgia has made approximately
100000 bales of cotton at an aver
age price of 1925 per bale, or to-
tai of 1912, 100000, as against l.
100000 bales in 1916 at an average
of $50, or a total of $144, 100000.
In 1916 Georgia's 100000 tons of
seed sold at an average of $50 a ton.
or $45,000,000, while this year she
has made about $4,000 tons at an
average of $40 or total of $5O,5OO,-
00C.
The aggregate value of cotton and
seed for 1917 will, therefore, be
$272,OO0,000, or more than half of
the total agricultural production of
the state.
Georgia's estimated corn crop this
year is 100000 bushels, sold at
an average of Sill per bushel. or
total of $122,607, 900.
This is a magnificent showing
when it is considered that the year be-
lore the state made nearly as much
corn-64 100000 bushels at an aver
age of $1-which brought only S64.-
100000, of just a little more than
half as much.
1t will be interesting to know what
some of Georgia's other leading crops
bring for 1917:
Georgia made 937, 500 tons of vel
vet beans, which at $25 means S23,-
437, 800; 100000 bushels of pea
nuts at $50, making S22,5OO, 900 :
FO,320.000 bushels of oats at S1.21,
making SIC, $4,000; 100000 bush
els of cowpeas at 50, making S12,-
100000; II, 100000 bushels of sweet
potatoes at IS cents, making $685.
600; $4,000 tons of hay at S18,
making S6,876,00O and other crons
21ggregating $37000,00O, bringing
the grand total up to $518,157, 800.
Total value of Georgia's agricul-
tural products for 1916 was S33,-
075, 1000, making the magnificent in
crease for 1917 of S185, O82,36O.
Georgia has more than held her
own. She has responded splendidly
to the call for greater food produc-
ton. She has made enough food for
herself, and has left the surplus of
other states for the allies. 1t is a
splendid record, but it is one that will
be more than duplicated in 1918.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
Bankruptcy Notices.
FOR DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Northern District of
Georgia.-In re M. C. Bowen, Web
ster county, bankrupt No. 1926 in
bankruptcy
A petition for discharge having
been filed in conformity with law by
above named bankrupt and the court
having ordered that the hearing upon
said petition be had on February 9,
1918, at ten o'clock a. M, at the
United States district court room, in
Atlanta, Georgia, notice is hereby
given to all creditors and other per-
sons in interest to appear at said
time and place and show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer of the
bankrupt for discharge should not be
granted. o. C. FULLER, Clerk.
By N. A. Brown, Deputy Clerk.
w. D. Crawford, Attorney for
Bankrupt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
FOR DISCHARGE.

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Northern District of
Georgia.-In re c. C. Lunday, bank
rupt. No. 1856 in bankruptcy.
A petition for discharge having
been filed in conformity with law by
above named bankrupt and the court
having ordered that the hearing upon
said petition be had on February 9,
1918, at ten o'clock a. M, at the
United States district court room, in
Atlanta, Georgia, notice is hereby
given to all creditors and other per
sons in interest to appear at said
time and place and show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer of the
bankrupt for discharge should not be
granted. O. C. FULLER, Clerk.
BY N A. Brown, Deputy Clerk.
Yeomans & Wilkinson, attorneys
for bankrupt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
For DISCHARGE

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Northern District of
Georgia.-In re D. j. Denton, bank
rupt. No. 1853 in bankruptcy.
A petition for discharge having
been filed in conformity with law by
above named bankrupt and the court
having ordered that the hearing upon
said petition be had on February 9,
1918, at ten o'clock a. M, at the
United States district court room, in
Atlanta, Georgia, notice is hereby
given to all creditors and other per-
sons in interest to appear at said
time and place and show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer of the
bankrupt for discharge should not be
granted. o. C. FULLER, Clerk.
By N. A. Brown, Deputy Clerk.
Yeomans & Wilkinson, attorneys
for bankrupt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
PERSONALS AND NEWS
NOTES FROM BRONWOOE
Occurrences and Movements of Peo-
pie Briefly Mentioned.

Miss Ella Thomson, after spending
the Christmas holidays with home
folks at Midway, Ala, has returned
to resume her work as fourth and
fifth grade teacher in our school.
We are glad to say that Mrs. w.
A. Wheeler, who has been sick for
several days, is improving. We wish
for her a speedy recovery.
Privates Roy Kennedy, j. w. Har-
ris, Acleva Gammage, Spurgeon Har-
ris came down from Camp Wheeler
to spend a few days.
Mr.. Griggs Miller, from Gordon In
stitute, and Miss Alice Miller, of
Pitts, spent the holidays with their
parents.
Miss Marinelle Garner, who is
teaching at Cochran, spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Henry Will
liams.
Miss Evelyn Childs, of Gainesville,
and Miss Evelyn Connolly, of Column
bus, have visited Miss Ida Mae Pruitt.
Miss Gussie Bellfower and Mr.. AL
bert Bellflower, of Headland, Ala,
spent last week with relatives here.
Mrs. A. A. Capel and daughters,
Julia and Lee Ella, spent the holi-
days in Louisville, Ala.
Prof. Wheeler made a quick bust
ness trip to Atlanta, Villa RIGA and
Carrollton last week.
Miss Alline Meats, one of our
teachers, spent Christmas with home
folks at Poulan, Ga.
Lucille and Ruth Sumner, of Sum-
ner, spent Christmas with Mrs. E.
L. Massey.
Miss Eva Stephens, of Bristol, Va,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Stephens.
Mr.. Frank Saunders, of the U. S.
N, Boston, Mass, spent Christmas
at home.
Misses Dell and Cochran were
weekend visitors of Miss Susie Hol-
| land
Miss Marilu Bridges has returned
to Reidsville to resume her school
Mr.. Franklin Stapleton spent the
holidays with homefolks.
Mr. ]. l.. Mcleod and family have
visited in Louisville, Ala.
Mrs. Wright Kennedy is spending
this week in Tampa, Fla.
Miss Susie Martin, of Americas,
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. E. L. Massey is visiting rela-
tives in Sumner
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
FARMERS TWINE TO BE
UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Food Administration Has Arranged
to Control Binder Irvine in 1918.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The food
administration has arranged to con-
troll during 1918, the supply of bind
er Irvine, so important to farmers,
particularly those of the granger
states. Reasonable prices, though not
so low as former ones are expected.
This control will centralize the
buying and eliminate competition.
An official announcement today
says the food administration ar
rangements will stabilize prices, pre-
vent undue advances, eliminate waste,
speculation and boarding.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
GUATEMALA CITY WIPED OUT
BY TWO MORE EARTHQUAKES
Hundreds Are Killed by the Falling
Buildings. People Stricken,
and Suffer From Intense Cold.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Confirma-
ton of the destruction of Guatemala
City by an earthquake Friday night
was received by the Guatemala lega-
ton here tonight from San Jose, but
rs miles from the city. Inhabitants
were reported panic stricken. Many
have fled into the surrounding coun-
try.
Great crevases opened in the earth
during the last shock, and nox-
ious gases were issuing. Scores, it
was stated, were killed by gas.
Collapse of the last 20 per cent. of
buildings left standing after the ear
lier quakes of the week trapped hur-
dreds. Those who escaped the first
shock fled the city amid binding de-
bris from crumbhng buildings and
falling walls. Survivors are encamp-
ed without the city, many without
shelter. Great suffering, it was fear
ed, will result before food supplies
and aid can reach them.
The great cathedral in Guatemala
City has fallen, as has the Las Vacas
bridge, connecting the city with Bar.
ries, according to the latest word
which came from the Central anC
South American Telegraph company
manager at San Jose.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
Sale of Bank Stock

BY virtue of an order from the
court of ordinary of Terrell county
will be sold at public cutlery, on the
first Tuesday in February, 1918, at
the court house door in said county,
between the legal hours of sale, the
following: Two shares of the capital
stock of the Farmers Bank of Bron-
wood, Terrell county, Georgia, of
the par value of 500 per share, of
which sixty per cent has been paid
in. Terms cash. This 18th dow of Jan.
1918. H. A. PETTY,
Administrator Estate of D. ]. Ses-
sions, deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
TWENTY-THREE POUND YAM
is KING Of THE SPUDS
This Alabama Potato Is Believed to
Be the Worlds Biggest.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-When A. L.
Kimbrough, of the agricultural de-
partment, put on exhibition a sweet
potato weighing ten pounds every
body thought that he had won the
championship for Alabama. But it
seems that DR.. Kimbrough's potato
is a baby beside one that has been
raised at Foley, Baldwin county.
Jack TiXelson, of Foley, has sent
to the agricultural department the
picture of sweet potato raised by
him that tips the scales at twenty
three pounds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
PLEASANT SOCIAL AFFAIRS
IN HONOR OF MISS ROBERTS

Several informal social affairs
were given the past week for Miss
Louise McNulty's guest, Miss Essie
Roberts. Among those entertaining
for this popular visitor were Miss
Sarah McLain, Mrs. w. H. Gardner,
jr., and Mrs. Rogers Carver.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
PlIes cured in 6 10 1A DAVIS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZo
OINTMENT fails TO cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng iiles IN 6tol4d days.
The hrst application gives Ease and H=st SOC
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
Saw Mill Notice.

Now have saw mill running on my
farm and can supply orders for lum-
Der. MRS. JULIA NASW0RTHY,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08

Ladies' $3.50 to $3.50 Boots for
$500 until we take stock. Hornady.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08
STRANGE, BUT TRUE, CAPT.

Bob Fulton has continuously han
died as agent, with success, the cele-
brated King Corn Killer, or Corn
Ease, since and during the year 1892.
1T CURES-ask uncle Pete Collier,
and 1749 others who have tried it.
Phone 313, City Market, for any
thing in the meat line.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-01-08

Bermuda onion plants now ready
for delivery. C. H. Peddy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
VAR SUMMARY

West of Chateau Thierry on
the front held by American and
French troops "A German c0Gn-
fer attack during the night was
stopped by gunfiTe, Paris re-
ports.
In their attack against the
Germans yesterday the Amer
leans and French captured two
villages and SOC prisoners.
The American artillery is
heavily bOmbarding the Ger
man positions on Hill 2Jf, east
OF NauX.
In a combat between nine
American and nine German ma
chimes. three of the enemy
planes were shot down. Two OF
the Americans failed TO re-
turn.
General Pershing reports
that war material captured by
yesterdays advance at NauN i'll
cInded some trench mOrtars
and over sixty machine guns.
President Wilson has an
nOunced that American troops
in France total 1,0l9.IIJ. More
than 100000 went overseas in
May and June.
Italians continue to gain In
their drive against the Austri-
ans In the mountain region.
The L. =. army casualty list
today contains - names and
there are 10 names On the ma
rine list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
Calls $4,000
Women to Be
Army Nurses

Washington, July 3.-With the
nations reserve of trained nurses
for service in military and naval
hospitals both abroad and in the
United States, it has become neccs-
sary to call Immediately for $4,000
student nurses for training in
AmeiCan hospitals.
This call for women between the
ages of 19 and 80 today was issued
jointly by Surgeon General GOrgas
CT the United States army; DR.. Ru-
pert Blue, surgeon general of the
United States public health service;
n. 2. Dawson, chairman war coun-
ell American Red Cross; DR..
Franklin Martin, chairman genera
medical board; council of national
defense and Ann Howard Shaw,
chairman women's committee Of ma
tional deefnse
Following is the formal appeal:
ACROSS the sea, from France,
with every closing day Of the heroic
struggle of our fighting men. there
comes a more imperative call TO the
women of America to assume their
full share of responsibility in win
ming this world war.
There exists now an extreme ne
cessity for at least 25,000 women Of
character, intelligence and educa-
tion to fill the gaps in our hospi-
tails staffs caused by the calling of
many thousands Of skilled nurses
to the fighting front.
There is only one way to FIJI
these gaps; by keeping our hos
pital training schools supplied with
students who are not only prepar-
ing for service abroad and at home
at the end of their course and at
the same time are equipping them
selves to earn their own living in
Cne of the ablest of professions. but
from the very outset of their course
are serving their country as well
as learning.
THE surgeon general of the
United States army. the surgeon
general of the United States public
health service, the American Red
Cross, the general medical board
and the wOmen's committee of the
council Of national defense there
fore unite in an earnest appeal for
$4,000 young women between the
ages of 10 and IS TO enroll in what
shall he called the United States
Student Nurse Reserve. The en-
rollment will begin on July %.
1918"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
Sen. TiIlmQn,
Demo. Leader,
Passes AUQy

Washington, July 3.-United
States Senator Benjamin r. Till
man, veteran of "a years service in
congress and chairman of the SEN
ale navy affairs committee. died
here early today as the result Of a
cerebral hemorrhage suffered last
Thursday. The stroke completely
paralyZed the left side and as the
right side had ben partially para
lived since a similar attack ten
years ago, no hope had been held
for his recovery since he lapsed
into unConsciousness last Sunday.
To honor the passing Of one of
the most picturesque figures in
congress and southern public lITe,
both bodies Of congress planned to
adjourn today and appoint commit
tees to accompany the body 10 tho
TIllman home at Trenton, 5. C.
As governor Of South Carolina,
leader in the southern wing Of the
Democratic party and active par
tlcipant in the last generations
growth of the American navy, Sen
ator Tillman had been prominently
before the public for many years.
Senator Swanson Of Virginia,
prOba bly will be his successor as
head of the naval committee, to
which Senator Tillman had devoted
almost his exclusive interest in
congressional legislation for many
years. He had been its chairman
since 1913, and was one of the
most ardent big navy" advocates,
beng among the first to urge ex
tension of submarine construction
and government manufacture Of
armOT plates.
His wife and all members Of his
family except a son suffering from
a minor operation in d southern
army camp, were at. the bedside.
Senator Tillman was the eighth
member of the senate to die since
the United States entered the war.
The others were: Senators Lane
Of Oregon; Husring, Wisconsin:
NcWIaHds, Nevada; Brady, Idaho,
Hughes, New Jersey; BrOussard,
louisiana. and Stone. Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
NEWS OF BIG
ARMY I'M WAR
SPUR 9TH
knowledge of Vast U. S.
Force Abroad Adds to
zest Of Celebration.

Washington, July 3.-Knowledge
that more than one million United
States troops are now in France TO
day promises to add to America 3
celebration of the Fourth Of July
tomorrow. President Wilson is
making public a letter from See
rotary Baker in which is made
known the fact that .0I9,l15 Amer
lean troops have left for overseas
duty, a record which in the words
of the president. "wiIl give addi-
tioHal zest TO our national celebra-
ton of the Fourth OF July"
Despite activity Of German sub
marines, troops sailiugs have in
creased steadily from LIS men i'm
May, 1917, when the vanguard oi
Americas contribution to the forces
OF democracy left the home shores,
until last month, 276.372 men were
sent away. The total, substantially
enough for 80 divisions, havo
reached France with total loss at
seas by submarines which was 2gL
men.
Supplies and equipment have
gone to France 10 supply the mil
l-bI4 lltH- Dam tA tllF A44l-lADLA ttl-Il
in France. according TO recent
statements by Provost Marshal
General Crowder. stand another
million now in training. and ac-
cording to the same authority still,
another million Will have entered
military life by the end of the pres
ent month.
0nB 1f.6if Marines.
OF the total troops in France only
I4,644, Secretary Bakers letter dis
closes for the first time, are ma
rlnes, but OF this number only about
half division have been regiments
which at Chateau Thierry have not
only held the German advance ON
Paris. but twice have advanced
their lines. and yesterday success
fully Withstood a most determined
German counter attack
Troops movements are now six
months ahead Of the original pro-
gram, Secretary Baker pointed out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
IS Yankees on
Army List and
40 on Marines

Washington, July 3.-The army
casualty list today contains 50
names. divided as follows:
Killed in action, IS.
Died of wounds, 9.
Died OF accident and other
causes, 6.
Died of disease, 4.
Wounded severely, u.
Missing in action, 36.
The list follows:
Killed in Action.
LIEUTENANTS Boyd S. Craw-
ford, Tarentum, Pa; John V. Curry,
Plains, Pa.
SERGEANTS Adolph Cornell,
South Manchester, Conn, Edward
II. Foley. Philadelphia. Pa
CORPORALS William II. Batter,
Rogers, Ark; Arthur Lehner, De
tr0it.
WAGNER D. F. Calender, Elk
hart. Ind.
PRIVATES Claude J. Brewster,
Newport, n. H; Z. B. Corsell. Gads-
den, Ala; Warren /. Day. Blue
Springs, Neb.; Paul K. Eskew,
Franklin, KY; Delfde Gonzales,
Tucumcari, n. M; James A. King,
Chestnut Hill. Mass; Joseph Mas
scorra, Rochester, y. H; Frank ".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
POLES CALL UPON
PADEREWSKI FOR
AID IN STRUGGLE

Washington. July 3.-From the
fields of Bessarabia on the Black
sea. into which country a brigade
of revolving Polish troops from the
Austrian army field in February, a
letter has come TO America ad-
dressed to Ignace ]. Paderewski.
the pianist, asking for his aid and
sympathy in consolidating a Polish
army to fight for Poland. The let
ter, made public today. is signed
by Colonel Joseph Haller and Ma
jor Uniaci, chef OF stan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
REGIMENT OF
HUNS KILLED
BY YANKEES
Force in Counter Attack
Annihilated by U. S.
Men, Pershing Says.

Washington, July 3.-General
PershinG's cOmmunique fOr
yesterday announces that one
German regiment practically
was annihila1ed in the heavy
losses sinfiicted by the Ameri-
cans when they stOrmed ard
held the village of VauX, the
BOis Della Roche and neighbour
ing woods, advancing the
American positions a thousand
yards on a mile and half
front.
War material captured included
some trench mortars and over six
" machine guns. Three American
aviators are reported missing from
squadrons which participated in
fighting northwest of Chateau Thi-
erry.
(By Associated Press)
Two villages and more than 500
prisoners have been taken by the
F'ranco-Americau soldiers. Strong
German counter attacks have been
repulsed and the allied troops hold
firmly to the ground gained.
After the capture Of Faux and
adjacent strong points. the Ameri-
cans withstood violent enemy re-
actions but the German efforts We're
of no avail. the attacking force be
ing virtually wiped out. Further
attempts probably will be made to
regain Vaux, which is an important
point on the battlefr )nt between
scissors and Chateau Thierry, the
nearest the Germans have ap-
preached 10 Paris.
Meanwhile the American artillery
is bombarding heavily the German
positions on Hill 204. east of VauX,
American aviatOrs are aiding the
infantry and artillery and in a COM
bat Tuesday between nine Ameri-
can and nine German machines.
three of the enemy were brought
down Two American airplanes
failed to return from the fight and
d third from another combat
French Improve Line.
Paris. July 3.-French troops
last night attacked the German pos
meters north of Moulin-Sous-To
vent and improved their positions.
West Of Chateau Thierry, on the
MAJ ne 4pliAf q Na'i AiitAL 'chi4'IA g
tack in the region Of Vaux was
checked by the French fire. Other
German attempts to advance north
OF Moncel and in upper AIsace were
without results.
In the attack on the Moulin-Sous-
Toutyent front. the French troops
penetrated tho German positions 10
a depth of 500 metres. So far the
number of Germans taken prison
er in his operation has reached 220.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
Put Deaths at s..

Figures furnished today bv
semet-Solyay officials gave the
sumber Of dead as So. Forty-uine
sodles, they stated. have been re
IOYered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day warmer tonight Temerutura
at a. m, Is. Highest yesterday,
Sc Lowest last night. 6S.
Velocity of wind at S a. m. 4
miles per hour.
Relative humidity at m. 49,:
at s a. m. 10
Stage of water, 4 feet, fan OF
3 In last "a hours
J. Nj. SHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03

The total number of troops returned from
abroad 1ost and casualty is 865, and of these
BY reason of the superbly efficient protection which
the navy has given transport system, only POI
have been lost
The supplies and equipment in France for all
troops it, by our latest reports, adequate and the
output of industries in this country is show
ing marked Improvement in practically all lines OF
necessary equipment and supply.
"'NEWTON d. BAKER
".AIv Dear Mr.. Secretary-Jour letter of July
contains a very significant piece of news and
equally significant report of the forwarding of troops
during the past year to the other side OF the water 1t
is A record which | think cause universal salts
faction because the heart of the country is unques-
tonablv in this war and the people of the United
States re oce TO their force put faster and faster
into the great struggle which is destined to redeem
the world. "'WOODROW WILSON, %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-03
Continued on Page Nine.}
DFWFY,S SISTER DEAD.

Montpelier, Vt, July 3-Mrs.
Mary Greely. 70, sister of Admiral
George Dewey, died at her home
here last night.