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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
cHAprEav.
Mud, Rats and Shells.

] must hive slept for two or three
hours, not the refreshing kind that re-
suits from clean sheets and soft pit.
lows, but the sleep that comes from
cold, wet and sheer exhaustion.
Suddenly, the earth seemed to shake
and a thunderclap burst In my ears.
opened my eyes--I was spIashed all
over with sticky mud, and men were
picking themselves up from the bottom
Of the trench. The parapet on my left
had toppled into the trench, completely
blocking It with a wall Of tossed.up
earth. The man on my left lay still. I
rubbed the mud from my face, and nm
awful sight met my gaze---hls head
was smashed to pulp, and his steel
helmet was full Of brains and blood.
A German minnie" trench mortar)
had exploded 10 the next traverse. Men
were digging into the soft mass Of mud
In q frenzy Of haste. Stretcher-besr-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

1t may be that every physician In
the state when he goes out on q
"baby case" hereafter will include 9
supply of thrift stamps and war saw
ings stamps in his little black bag
1t has become quite the thing II
Portland for proud fathers ant
prouder mothers to want their of
spring lined up for Uncle Sam a
the earliest possible moment aftei
arrival, and thrift stamps and wal
savings stamps offer the best ant
most convenient way for such ser
vice. Whether the physician add
the price Of the thrift stamps or wal
savings stamps to his regular fee OF
collects at the time Of sale, is q mat
ter left to the discretion Of the ply
stefan himself.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
d N q u "A R u

At this time OF the year people feel
weak, tired, listless, their blood is thin,
they have lived indoors and perhaps
expended all their mental and bodily
energy and they want TO know how TO
renew their energy and stamina, over
come headaches and backaches, have
clear eyes, q smooth, ruddy skin, and
feel the exhilaration OF real good health
tingling thru their body. Good, pure,
rich, red blood is the best insurance
against ills Of all kinds. Almost all
diseases come from impure and impov-
erished blood. 1t is TO be noticed in the
pale or pimply face, the tired, haggard
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water half hour before
meals, and for q vegetable tonic there's
nothing better tn n DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the 'old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such a
fine reputation for fifty years. 1t con-
tains no alcohol or narcotics. 1t is
made from Golden Seal root, Blood
root, Oregon grape root, Queens root,
Black Cherry bark, extracted with g!y.
cerine and made into tablets and liquid.
Tablets sixty cents, at most drug stores.
In order TO insure pure blood and to
build up the system try this tonic known
~ DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov.
cry. Get It now
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
COMING EVENTS

March 80. Saturday--Annual Easter
egg hunt at Riverside park, i:so
p. m.
March so. Saturday-Meeting ol
Pomona grange at Rogue River
Valley grange hall.
May IL. Friday-Primary nominat'
Ing election.
March 81. wednesday--Easter par
ty at home Of DR.. Clement. by
women's association OF Presbyter-
ian church.
April l. Monday--All Fools party
given by Presbyterian ladies at the
4. IT. Ludden home. %
April 3. wednesday--Meeting Of
Public Service commission IN
Grants Pass.
April 81. wednesday-nr. Coan Ia
the Baptist church. free lecture
on the Turkish atrocities In Ar
menia.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

CHAPTER I-Fired by the news Of the
sinking Of the Lusitania by n German
submarine. Arthur Guy Empey. an Ameri.
can. leaves his Office In Jersey City and
Goes TO England where he enlists In tho
British army.
CHAPTER II-After q period Of train
Ing. Empey volunteers for Immediate serv-
Ice and soon finds himself In rest billets
somewhere In France" where he nrnt
makes the acquaintance Of the ever-prcs-
ent 'cooties." .
CHAPTER IiI-Empey attends his flrst
man Fokker circles over the congregation.
CHAPTER Iv-Empcy's command goes
into the front-line trenches and 10 under
nre for tho first time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
HAVE you REaIsrEREDg

All electors who were registered
but did not vote at the primary or
general election In 1916. and those
who have changed their residence
must re-register.
Electors not registered must do
SO on or before April II. 1913. at 5
o'clock p. m.
e. L. coBURN.
County Clerk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
MURDERER Of BABES

A gripping lecture by DR.. Fred
erick G. Coan. in which he gave
light on the true situation Of the
suffering Armenians. was given at
the Baptist church last night to a
good sized audience. The tales he
told are too horrible to be retold and
added to the burden Of grief that
the public is now compelled to bear
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

Do not put on pleasure any more
than duty. Take your good times az
you 80 along. Plan for some fun In
every day, and. yes, more than that.
plan for good time all the day. Work
rs well as play should be enjoyable, .
part Of your good time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

FRIDAY--Good proposition to rent
er for summer, of house at 301
West Rogue River Ave. See me
Friday. Mrs. Roy Bush, 100 West
d street. 20
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

About FIVE that night. we reached the
ruined vIllnge Of H. and ] got my
first sight Of the awful destruction
caused by German Kultur.
Marching down the main street we
came to the heart Of the village, and
took up, quarters In shellproof cellars
tshellproof until hit by shell). Shells
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
NEW TO-DAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES.--25
words. two issues. Csc; six issues.
zoe: one month. s1.5e. when paid In
advance When not Paid In advance.
SO per line per issue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

Paris. Mar. 2S.--A number of Ger
man soldiers. wearing allied uni
forms to create confusion on the
Somme front we're taken prisoners
and executed according to the news
papers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

Berlin, Mar. 2s.-The crown
princes troops. after taking Mont
Didier advanced their lines as far as
Pierrepont on the Avre. four miles
northwest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

Washington. Mar. 2s.---An official
dispatch from France says the chap
lain and two nuns of the hospital OF
st. Elizabeth at Antwerp were exc
cuted by Germans. in the courtyard
OF the barracks. at the same time
that the Belgian ocuIist DR.. DE Nets
was also executed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

wANTED-Good secondhand cook
stove or range with heating coil
for hot and cold water. Address
P. o. Box 450. 20
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
FRENCH FIGHT HAND TOS HAND



bound to tell on tired men. and even
tually the allies were forced to give
way. But they did SO still fighting.
1t Is known that one Bavarfan
division lost SO per cent OF Its
strength.
II was clearly apparent that the
German high command rely on this
method OF sacrifice to break through.
The French stan derives consider
able satisfaction from the fact that
many German divisions were thus
put out OF battle. at least for the
period required for their reconstitu-
ton. and In this way a great pars
OF the German reserve was used up.
while the allies merely called upon
their Immediate reserves.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28

FOR RENT-Small house on Lawn
ridge Ave. Phone 32S-L. 25
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-28
SYNOPSIS.

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Government Sends
An Urgent Call

The president of the Civil Service
Commission recently wired:
''Need for stenographers and typ
lists at Washington grows more acute
daily. Increase effort all possible"
The Government and business con-
Germs are short FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND office assistants. Sala-
ries never before heard of are now
being offered.
We have PERFECTED and COPY
RIGHTED charts and lesson sheets
that enable US to teach you, at your
home, BY MAIL, in THIRTY LES
SONS, a system of Shorthand used by
about NINETY per cent. of the gov
eminent stenographers, and to teach
you BY MAIL IN EIGHT WEEKS a
Bookkeeping Course that is SUPE-
RIOR to any SIX MONTHS course.
The Government drafted our Civil
Service Bookkeeping Set. Clip, fill
out, and mail the COUPON follow
ing:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
SAGE TEA DARKENS
HAIR TO ANY SHADE
Don't Stay Gray! Here's an
Old-time Recipe that Any
body can Apply.

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to it's natural
color dates back to grandmother's
time. She used it to keep her hair
beautifully dark, glossy and attrac-
tive. Whenever her hair took on that
dull, faded or streaked appearance,
this simple mixture was applied with
wonderful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out-of-date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for bottle of "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you
will get this famous old preparation,
improved by the addition Of other in
gradients, which can be depended up
on to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says 1t darkens the hair so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it has
been applied. You simply dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking one
strand at a time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
other application or two, 1t becomes
beautifully dark and glossy. a
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is a delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire a more youthful
appearance. 1t is not intended for
the cure, mitigation or prevention OF
| disease. =
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
GERMANY MAKES
AN EVASlVE REPLY
ASKS FOR OPPORTUNITY TO AR
RANGE FOR EVACUATION.
DENIES INHUMAN ACTS.

The German reply to President
Wilson's note says Germany hopes
the United States will approve of no
demand which would be irreconcila-
BILE with the honor of the German
people and with the opening of the
way to peace of justice.
Germany has asked a neutral
government to inform President
Wilson that Germany is prepared to
agree to neutral commission to in
vestigate charges of devastation.
The German government suggests
to President Wilson that an oppor-
tunity be brought about for fixing
the details of the evacuation of oc-
cupied territories.
Denies Charge of Inhuman Acts.
Germany protests against the ref
erences of President Wilson to illegal
and inhumane acts. Denial is made
that the German navy purposely de-
strowed life boats with passengers.
The government proposes that the
facts be cleared up by neutral COM
missions.
Germany has dispatched orders to
submarine commanders precluding
the torpedoing of passenger ships.
Germany claims the sanction of in
ternational law for carrying out de-
struction of property during retreats
and says her troops are under strict
instructions to spare private proper
ty and care for the population to
the best of their ability. Where trans
gressions occur, the note says, the
guilty are being punished.
Change in Constitution.
Announcement is made of funda-
mental change in the German consti-
tuition providing for a representation
of the people in the decisions con-
corning peace and war, and it is said
the present government has been
formed in complete accordance there
with.
Germany has agreed that condi-
tions of an armistice should be left
to the military advisers and that the
actual standard of power on both
sides in the field should form the
basis for arrangements.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
TERRELL SOLDIER
DIES in new YORK
J. B. DAVIS, RECENTLY COMMITS
STONED SECOND LIEUTENANT,
is VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.

News of the death of Mr.. j. B.
Davis, of Sasser, which was receiv-
ed early Friday morning, caused
genuine sorrow among his many
friends in this, his home county. He
developed pneumonia, and died after
a few days illness at Camp Upton,
n. Y, on Thursday, Oct 10th
Mr.. Davis was among the first of
the Terrell county boys to volunteer
for service, and was with the hospi-
tai corps on the Mexican border
Only a few weeks ago he graduated
from the officers training school at
Camp Wheeler, and was commission
ed second lieutenant. He was TWEEN
ty-four years of age, and unmarried.
Before enlisting the young man
was associated in the drug business
with his brother, Mr.. Lyman E. Da-
Wis, of Sasser, filling the position of
prescription clerk. He was reared in
Sasser. and his friends speak in the
highest terms of his fine character
and genial nature, which made him
universally popular,
This young soldier who laid all
on the altar of his country was Just
as much a hero as if he had died on
the firing line in France.
He is survived by his mother and
three brothers and many other rela-
tives and friends to whom the an
of his death came as
terrible blow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Southwest Georgia Boy Fired the First
Shot Against Germany for America

On sunny morn nearly a year
ago-on October %, 1917, to be
precise-the first American shot fir
ed in the war for world democracy
went screening across the hills of
Lorraine into the German lines. The
cannon which fired it is on exhibit
ton at the ordinance museum at
West Point. The story of the red
headed corporal who pulled the Ian
yard has frequently been told. But
not until now has it been recorded
in Georgia that the officer of artil-
lery who gave the command, fire, -
was Georgia boy.
Idus R. McLendon is his name. and
his home is in Bluffton, Clay county.
He IS captain in the Sixth field ar
tillery of the regular army, which
sailed for France in July, 1917, one
of the first commands to follow
Black Jack Pershing overseas. He has
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

sister in Atlanta, Miss Lila Nc
Tendon, office manager for John K.
Gewinner, who received a letter
from him a short time after the
United States entered the war re
lating the story of that first shot,
for which he gave the direct COM
mand.
Young McLendon was graduated
from Emory College some years ago.
He had hoped to go to West Point,
but his father objected to military
training then, so the boy took an
academic course. But when he left
Emory he promptly enlisted in the
regular army. BY the time the Unit
ed States decided to get into the
war he had won his commission. He
was made a captain after his arrival
in France. News came a short time
ago that he had won the Croix de
Guerre for gallantry in action in the
recent Soissons-Rheims offensive.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

adopting the proposed amendment
shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words: "For the amend
ment to the constitution creating the
county of Atkinson" and all persons
opposed to the adoption of the pro-
posed amendment shall have written
or printed on their ballots the words:
Against the amendment to the con-
stitution creating the county of At
klnson." If a majority of the cleo
tors qualified to vote for members OF
the general assembly voting thereon
shall vote for the ratification of the
proposed amendment, then the gov
ernor shall, when he ascertains the
same from the secretary of state, to
whom the returns from said election
shall be referred in the manner as in
cases Of election for members of the
general assembly, to count and ascer-
tain the result, and issue his procla-
nation, for one insertion in one daily
paper of the state, announcing such
result and declaring the amendment
ratified.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, Hugh M.
Dorsey, governor of said state, do is
sue this proclamation hereby declar-
ing that the foregoing proposed
amendment to the constitution is
submitted for ratification or rejec-
ton to the voters of the state, quail
fed to vote for members OF the gen
eral assembly at the general election
to be held on Tuesday, November 5,
1918.
HUGH M. DORSEY, Governor.
By the Governor:
H. B, STRANGE, Sec'v of State.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
BOYS FROM GEORGIA INDUS
TRIAL HOME GIVE CONCERT
Manly Looking Little Fellows Made
Favorable Impression.

The band boys from the Georgia
Industrial Home gave a concert at
the Palace theatre Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock. These boys are favor
ties in Dawson and have always
played to good crowds, but owing to
the Influenza scare the attendance
Sunday was not so large as usual.
they attended in a body the union
-arvice at the Methodist church Sun
day evening, and the offering was
donated to them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

9Th LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
-5.nnot reach the seat of the disease.
tatarrh is a local disease, greatly IN
iIenCed by constitutional conditions, and
~ order to cure it you must take al
Internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Ned
zine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
Ystem. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed ny one of the best physicians
'n this country for years. 1t is com
unsed Of some Of the best toniCs known.
'ombined with some Of the best blood
purifiers The perfect combination Of
lie ingredients in Halls Catarrh [ledi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions Sen3 for
testimonials. free.
f. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, ToledJ, o.
All Druggists. TIC
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Our County Commissioners

We are candidates for County Com
missioners in the election to be held
on the first Wednesday in November
next, and respectfully solicit the sup
port of the voters of the county.
H. A. COOK, ]. L. MCLEOD.
am a candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to the election in
November, and will appreciate the
support of the people. w. L. PACE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Miller's Antiseptic Oil, Known as
SNAKE on
WILL POSITIVELY RELIEVE PAIN
IN A FEW MINUTES.

Try it right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head,
back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc.
After one application pain usually
disappears as if by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds, Group,
Sore Throat, Diphtheria, Tonsilitis.
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. It's
prompt and immediate effect in re-
lieving pain is due to the fact that
it penetrates to the affected parts at
once. As an illustration, pour ten
drops on the thickest piece of sole
leather and it will penetrate this sub
stance through and through in three
minutes.
Accept no substitute. This GREAT oil
is golden red color only. Every bot
tie guaranteed-25c, SOC and $1.0O
a bottle-or money refunded. Sold
only by Collier Drug Co., Dawson,
Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
Red Cross Notes

A box of linens containing sheets,
towels, handkerchiefs and napkins,
valued at $189, was recently shipped
in response to an appeal from the
hospitals of France.
The next special allotment is 1870
property bags, one yard of figured
cretonne will make three bags. They
are to be shipped overseas and then
filled. If you want to have part in
this call Mrs. c.. A. Wall will give
directions for making according to
specifications.
The Juniors are getting busy, saw
ing and collecting nut hulls, peach
stones, tinfoil and waste cotton. The
reason Germany has held out so long
is because she conserves everything.
Our boys and girls are learning it.
The months allotment is 236 irri-
cation pads. We need more workers
for this task. They are easy to make.
The club house is light and airy, and
all who come will spend a pleasant
and helpful hour or two.
The surgical dressing department
has been complimented on their
shipment of two boxes. They were
marked standard, and being well
made and so neatly packed will. be
shipped direct to France.
Mrs. w. H. Cobbs circle, of the
Baptist Missionary Society, gave on
last Thursday a pretty finished quilt,
made from the scraps saved in the
work room.
We are also making influenza
masks for local use. If you wish a
mask or desire to help, phone Mrs.
E. B. Durham or Mrs. R. L. Saville.
Mesdames Johnston, Lamar Da-
Wis and Grier, of Sasser, brought in
q liberal contribution of hospital lin
ems donated by their chapter.
Many garments, all nicely made by
| the PARROT ladies, were brought in
by Mrs. Marvin Pierce Thursday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

Submitting a proposed amendment
to the Constitution of Georgia, to be
voted on at the general election to
be held Tuesday, November 5, 1918.
said amendment to amend paragraph
2, section 1, article II, of the con-
stitution of Georgia, so as to lay out
and create new county from por-
lions of Coffee and Clinch counties,
to be known as Atkinson county, with
the city of Pearson as the county
seat.
By His EXcellency,
HUGH M. DORSEY, Governor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
CARELESSNESS RESULTS IN
FAILURE.

That IS why we say Feed B. A,
Thomas Hog Powder according to di-
rections." Do NOT FEED IT SLOP-
Ply, but mix it with ground feed and
moisten with just enough water to
make crumbly mass. Then each
hog gets a beneficial dose. See full
directions on package. Your money
back if you are not satisfied. WALL
BROTHERS, Dawson, Ga.
Mems Ove7coats, special for SO.
Il nr,,n &c
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

We are also making influenza
masks for local use, If you wish a
mask or desire to help, phone Mrs.
E. B. Durham or Mrs. R. L. Saville.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

STATE OF GEORGIA.-Executive
Department, Atlanta, August "a,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

Mesdames Johnston, Lamar Da-
Wis and Grier, of Sasser, brought in
a liberal contribution of hospital lin
ems donated by their chapter.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

Many garments, all nicely made by
the Parrott ladies, were brought il
by Mrs Marvin Pierce Thursday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

Mrs. w. H. Cobb's circle, of the
Baptist Missionary Society, gave on
last Thursday a pretty finished quilt,
made from the scraps saved in the
work room.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22

A box of linens containing sheets,
towels, handkerchiefs and napkins,
valued at $189, was recently shipped
in response to an appeal from the
hospitals of France.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-17
CONSTIPATION
and Sour Stomach caused Thi,
Lady Much Suffering. Black.
Draughi Relieved.

Msadorsyille. Ky-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick, 81 this place. writes was
very constipated. had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable ! went 70
the doctor lie gave me some pills
They weakened mo and seemed TO
tear up my digestion. They would
grlps me and afterwards 4. seemed
I was more constipaied than before
heard co Black-Lraught and de
eleed TO try f. found il Just what |
needed. It was an easy laxative. and
not bad 70 swallow. My digestion soon
improved I got well OF tho sour stom.
ach. my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping. and would take a
dose now and then. and was In good
shape.
| cannot say too much for Black.
Draught for It is the finest laxative
one can use"
Thodiord's Black.Draught has for
many years been found OF great value
In the treatment OF stomach. liver and
bowel troubles Easy 70 take. gentle
and reliable in IT'S action, leaving no
bad aftereffects. IL has won the y
Of thousands Of people who have
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