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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
LITTLE MEMPHIS NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Matthews and
son, of Ruffin, were visitors to Mr..
Charles Matthews and mother Sun
day.
Mr.. Joe Brigham, Of Memphis,
spent the weekend with homefolks
and left Sunday morning for Jones
Lawn, Miss, where he has accepted
IA position as bookkeeper with the
Meeks Hardware Co.
Mrs Billy Shaw, Of Newborn, Tenn,
II visiting the family of Mr.. w. A.
pickens.
Mrs. Pm Byars has returned home
after a months visit to her former
home at Churchton.
Mrs. Rosa Lucas, of Mason, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. Bob Mitchell, Of Blytheville.
is visiting his son, Mr.. H. B. Mitch
ell.
Mrs. p. Al. Brigham has received
word that her s0n-in-law, Lieut.. Blk.
Williamson, who has been in training
at Chillicothe, Ohio, has sailed for
France. She is expecting her daugh-
ter home soon.
Mr.. j. t! Hayden visited friends
in the 18th district last week.
Miss Rosa Pickens is on the sick
list.
Mrs. G. w. Baxter visited Mrs, II.
EB. Mitchell Friday.
Mr.. Peck Moore is reported quite
sick at his home near this city.
Mr.. Tom Williams, who has been
lcenfined to his bed for the past
week, was visitor in Coyington Sat
nrdav.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
CRAIG,s CHAPEL NOTES

Everybody was glad to see the rain
which came Sunday night.
Mr.. Frank Feezor, who is now
working in Memphis, spent the week
end with his parents.
There was an Ice cream supper
given by the mothers and teachers
Of the school at the school building
Friday night. Miss Floy Craig re-
ceived the cake for being the pref
test girl present. A neat sum Of
S21.24 was realized.
Miss Mary Feezor spent the week
end with Miss Annie May Stevens,
at Mason.
Mr.. Leslie Glass. Of Atoka, spent
the weekend with Mr.. John Wicker.
Mrs. Clyde Hanks spent a part Of
last week with her mother, Mrs.
Charles McPeak, Of Brighton
The school is progressing nicely
under Miss Pauline Blankenship.
The school is now working on q
concert which they will present on
Friday night, September 6. Admis-
sion 10 and Is cents.
Misses Lucille and Leona Craig
visited at Drummonds last week.
Mr.. Walter Forbes IS having d
six-room dwelling built on bis place
ear here. 80 =
Mr.. Henry FeezoI received news
last week of the arrival Of his son,
barney, overseas. + hii5fSD
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
CONDITION OF COTTON
CROP TO AUGUST 2

The condition Of the cotton crop up
to August "a was 500 Of a normal
compared with 1876 by the govern
ment on July rs, according to reports
sent in by Commercial Appeal cor
respondents. This indicates a produc-
ton of 11,963,000 bales, allowing one
per cent for abandoned acreage.
The estimate does net take into
account the possible effects of rains
which fell over Texas and Oklahoma
Friday night and thereafter Opinion
Of those on the ground seems to be
greatly divided as to the possible
benefits Of these rains, and accounts
indicate that observation extending
over several days will be required
Ito settle the matter
The only effect which is regarded
as approaching certainty Is that de-
terioration has been arrested, and
that damage done to open cotton will
Ibe at least offset by new growth.
The report indicates the widest de-
terioration that has occurred from
July Is to August % in the general
condition of the crop covering q pc
triod Of 10 years.
It also shows the lowest epd-Aug-
lust condition, and this record-break-
ling low average is accounted for by
the extremely low condition prevail
ing west of the Mississippi, especially
in Texas and Oklahoma.
Drouth has been responsible for
almost all the damage. In portions
lof Oklahoma cattle have been turned
into the fields, and farmers are NOV
ing out of West Texas in search of
work, and in destitute circumstances.
Rust and red spider have been do
ing damage in the Atlantic states and
lin Alabama and Tennessee. The boil
weevil has not figured as factor.
Cotton is opening to the limits Of
/ the belt, but picking is being held
back because Of the very hot wealth
ler. Thousands Of bales have been
lginned in Texas.
The crop is from a week to nearly
a month early. excepting IN the Caro-
ifiiIlss, where Il i; is about week late.
Labor shortage has been cause
/ for worry all the season, but cultiva-
/ tion was never delayed on that &C.
count. The situation, while serious,
lis not looked upon pessimistically, as
the demand for pickers increases.
The condition BY states follows;
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
NEWS FROM PHELAN


Mrs. Josie Williams is reported
quite sick at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. ]. w. Hawkins.
Miss Mildred Bishop, of Covington,
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs w. A. Shoaf
Miss Edith Myers, Of Brighton, is
visiting the family Of Mr.. E. Me-
Cullough.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Richardson
spent the weekend with their son,
Mr. John Richardson, Of near Dan
cyville.
Mrs. w. H. Coate is reported sick.
Mr. Isaac Waddell had the misfor-
tune to get his arm broken while
cranking his fathers ear one day re-
Gently.
Miss Caldwell, who has been visit
ing Miss Annie Laurie Dowdy. has
returned to her home in Dyersbutg,
accompanied by Miss Leola Dowdy.
Mr.. Lloyd Wright, who has been
visiting relatives in Wynne, Ark,
has returned home,
Mr.. Nathan Wright, of Wynne,
Ark, is visiting his brother, Mr..
Miller Wright,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
WILSON PRAISES ADVERTISING

President Wilson, in telegram to
William G. darcy, president Of the
Associated Advertising Clubs Of
the World, said."I realize how square
Nv and spontaneously the advertising
men Of the country have stood be-
hind the war. ! want in particular
to bear witness to the service which
advertising has rendered in directing
the prosecution of the war through
what it has done for the sale of Lib
erty bonds and war savings stamps
and in behalf Of the Red Cross and
N. M. G. "A.
AIt was with real satisfaction that
/ created the government division Of
advertising as part Of the committee
On public information, The men APP
pointed as members Of that division
are all members of your organization,
and the work that has been done has
been Of far reaching service and val
me-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION

In vetoing the $28,0OO,O00 annual
agricultural appropriation bill be-
cause it contained provision guar
anteeing minimum wheat price at
$40 d bushel, the president said
that he did not believe the farmers
of America depend upon stimula-
ton Of price to do their utmost to
serve the nation and the wofie at
this time of crisis" A fixed mill
mum price Of S2.A0 per bushel would
increase the price Of flour from $40
to $3.50 barrel, and would put an
additional burden Of 1887 900, 900 on
consumers this year. "Such an in
crease in price,, the president said,
would cause corresponding increase
in Canada, compelling the allied gov
ernments to buy at an increased fig
IRE, and SO would affect tie whole
scale Of financial operations in which
the country Is directly concerned.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
CRATE YOUR FREIGHT
SHIPMENTS SECURELY

Ct +. Sim6ntoH, railroad agent
here, has received the following letter
from J. J. Pelley, general superin-
tendent Of the southern lines Of the
Illinois Central, in regard 10 pack
ages shipped insecurely bound:
To Our Patrons The influence of
a customer who is perfectly satisfied
will have a tendency to bring about
a rapid growth of your business, in
creasing your business win increase
ours; therefore, it is to our mutual
advantage to have all concerned sat
isfied.
It has been said that a concern who
was known to handle an inferior
quality Of goods used great care IN
marking, securely wrapping and per-
hitting no package to leave their
house containing decayed goods,
broken bottles, open or stained car
tons, delivered shipments intact and
insisted on careful checking at the
warehouse, thus establishing a repu-
tation of being efficient, thereby
building up substantial business
over their competitor who handled
d superior quality Of goods but used
less care in securely wraN ling, mark
ing and checking to see that no
shipment leaves the house containing
decayed freight, broken bottles,
crushed or soiled cartons, etc, which
failure results in dissatisfaction to
the extent the customer places his
order with the house handling the
inferior quality Of goods on account
Of the efficiency Of their organiza-
ton and the reputation that they
hear of heing able to deliver to their
patrons, intact, that which they or
dered.
We understand the classifications
permit shipping Of some goods inse-
curely packed, but surely we, as bust
ness men, must give due consideration
to the character of freight to be
shipped and not rely too much on our
rights in this respect, as it is money
in our pockets to see that our goods
are properly protected. Defective
crates or crates containing decayed
or damaged goods arriving at desti-
nation in bad condition, gives the
the impression that the
freight was roughly handled or pill
fered, which is bad advertising for
both of us. Let us stop the careless
ness and eliminate these conditions,
as irrespective Of where the blame
lies, the consignee's business is al
fected.
Ii a package is damaged, or lost,
while in the hands Of the railroad
it is true, on presentation OF proper
proof YOU will be reimbursed, but !
am advised that very small per
cent, if any, Of your earnings comes
from money received on account OF
claims paid. On the other hand, the
expense in clerical hire amounts to
more than you get out of it, besides
ii takes time Of employees that may
better be spent in handling other
The only reason for the sale Of q
shipment Of goods IS because the
,ther fellow wants it; if goods so
or any part thereof, fail to
rive at destination, and in good or
Ter, not only your patron, but his
customers become dissatisfied, as in
many cases the goods are damaged
il the box that goes astray, con-
aims the very article that the con-
iignee was depending on to supply
certain patron, who may have been
delivery at a certain time,
Such failures may result in loss to
,our business; your loss is ours and
,ur interests again become mutual.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

Find i with a wsnt id.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

mot SO much a question Of reimburse
ment as it is the loss Of foodstuffs
Thereby sustained. This is the most
gigantic war the world has ever
known; there is a greater call upon
the resources Of our country than was
ever made before; daily we are taught
new lessonssin economy and the theme
Of conservation is before us constant
".
When you ship livestock, think it
over carefully. and do your part The
loss in hog shipping has been espec-
tally heavy. Bear in mind that the
transportation facilities Of this coun-
try are strained to capacity; fast
schedules formerly given with ease,
are now difficult; freight and passen-
ger trains must, when necessary, be
side-tracked to permit the movement
Of troops trains, supply trains and
other government business. Livestock
shippers should consider these facts
and realize that slower schedules
demand lighter loading. We ask
every shipper Of livestock to become
a volunteer, and to do his best to inn
prove conditions in livestock handling.
Special precautions should be taken
to guard against the loss Of hogs.
Hogs should not be loaded while hot,
nor should cars be overloaded. Dur
ing the heated term, you cannot load
as many animals in safety as you
con during COOL or cold, weather.
You should bed your car with sand
or clay, and when possible drench
your hogs well after loading.
Do not crowd too many sheep or
lambs in a car. If there are too many
In d car, the weak animals will get
down and the others will trample
them to death.
Do not beat your animals with clubs
or sharp sticks. Animals that are
bruised lose much of their value, bad
III bruised meats are condemned, and
their food value lost.
With earnest cooperation on the
mart Of livestock shippers, we believe
that much Of this needless waste can
be eliminated We appeal to your
sound Judgment and patriotism in
asking for your help. Railroad Bulle-
tin.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
HUSBANDS FRIEND
GAVE BEST ADVICE
He Recommended TanIacShe Gained
p Pounds. and Eighteen Years Of
Suffering Is Ended.

4 only weighed ninety pounds and
had suffered for eighteen years, wnen
/ started taking Tanlac, and here
am well again and weighing one hum
bred and twelve pounds" said Mrs.
u. w. Binkley, residing at 5104 Hi
nois avenue, Nashville, some time
ago.
ut would be mighty hard to de-
scribe my sufferings for the last eigh-
teen years, she continued Il had to
live on the very lightest foods Even
milk would sour or my stomach and
form gas that would keep me in
misery for hours ! had no strength
left hardly, and although ! tried the
best treatments ! could find, ! kept
going down hill until | was finally
told / would have to be operated on,
and even then there wasn't much
hope"
A good friend Of my husband per-
suaded him to get bottle for me,
AND it was the very best Of advice,
and I've taken eight bottles SO far
We'll, IT not only saved me from the
operating table, but ! went up from
ninety pounds TO hundred and twelve
and can eat country ham and on
ions or anything else ! want without
a,g trouble afterward, and ! am feel
ing just fine"
Tanlac is sold in Covington by
Alexander Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
BLIND NEED EDUCATION AS
WELL AS MORE FORTUNATE

The following letter from S. NJ
Sheriff., state superintendent Of pub
llic instruction. has been handed US
lby County Superintendent Robson,
with a request for publication:
There are many unfortunate blind
children In the state Of Tennessee
K and those OF defective vision who
are not receiving the benefits Of an
education. This il deplorabls, but
mot unavoidable The state has made
provision for these children and in
maintaining at public expense a splen-
did school at Nashville for such chill
dren. The school admits those from
six to "a years Of age, and furnishes
board and tuition free.
Besides the instruction given in
1 the eight elementary grades and the
-four high school grades, splendid
advantages are offered in music
vocal and instrumental, And through
1.-THE industrial department of the
school, children are able to fit them
selves for sreeific occupations. The
boys are taught to cane chairs, TO
make mattresses, mops mad brooms,
and receive special instruction in
tuning and repairing. Courses are
also offered il agriculture, poultry
raising, sc. Girls receive instruc-
tion in bead work, raffia, weaving,
sewing, cooking and other house
work. Typ writing is taught to both
sexes.
"Arwong tho totally blind graduates
of the school are those VIZ have sue
ceeded as teachers, broom makers,
tuners, statesmen homemakers, etc.
The purpose Of the school is not only
to impart INFORMATION and aid mental
growth through the usual cultural
subjects, but 1t aims above all else
to train each individual for some
definite life work in which the pupil
can be happy, useful and independent,
No work is so hard as idleness.
'The education of the blind is no
longer an experiment. Through the
point system Of print they can adj
vance almost as rapidly as the see
ing. Though handicapped, when once
shown the way thay become ambitious
and eager to prepare themselves Tor
useful occupat ons. In the school at
Nashville greet care and attention is
given to the health Of the children
They are under medical experts and
receive daily study and attention.
Many have had their vision preserv-
ed and restored
Is it not the duty of all Of us to
see to it that no child in tile state
Of Tennessee who is debarred from
the seeing school through lack Of
vision. Is deprived If the advantages
Of this special school because Of ig-
norance or prejudice? / appeal to you
to cooperate with the superintendent
of the school and to send him the
names of any known to you who
should be in this school, but who have
not taken any steps to enroll there.
"Please give publicity to this let
ter in every possible way, and thus
do kindly act to those who need
your interest. For full information
and details, write /. S. Wampler, SUI
perintendent of the Tennessee school
for the blind, at Nashville, Tenn"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
This Last Last
even II Poetryi

A poetic contributor recently SUBJ
mitted to 3 northern weekly an effu-
sion entitled. "The Lay Of the Lark.
II was returned with this editorial
note.
Rejected with thanks. Send a few
specimens Of the lay Of the hen just
now. We viii gladly accept them.
GasselIss Magazine.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

Creosoted railroad trRstles are more
nearly fireproof than those built Of
unpreserved timber, as their sound
surfaces do not retain stray sparks.
After a controversy that lasted ten
years, French scientists have decided
that the use of old corks in wine bot
Ties Is not detrimental to health.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
THE BATTLEcRY oF FEED EM

Yes, ven rally round the farm, boys.
Wen rally once again.
Shouting the battle-ery Of feed EN-.
We've got the ships and money
And the best Of fighting men,
Shouting the battle-ery Of feed en-
The onion forever the beans and the
corn,
Down with the tater-it's up the
next morn.
While we rally round the plow, boys,
And take the hoe again,
Shouting the battle-cry Of feed 'em.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29
A Soft Answer

A well-lnown Englishman was CALI
ing on an editor, when he rose abb
ruptly and said: "But must not fur
Their occupy the time Of a busy man
mot at ALL exclaimed the editor.
81 am always pleased"
Goa, | was referring to myself. /"
was the placid rejoinder
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

Miss Goldie Schneider. Of Los An
geles, Cal, invited 1000 friends to
her wedding, rented big hall and
charged SO cents admission to the
invited guests. The Red Cross got
the gate receipts.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-29

Before the war 10000 tons Of barite
were imported from Germany for the
manufacture Of lithopone. Now five
companies are producing this article
in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and
Missouri.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-27
FRENCH CAPTURED I,I00
SOUTHWEST OF ROYE
The Bag of Prisoners Included Two Bat
talon mmanders-Geman Coun-
ter Attacks Were Repulsed.

Paris, Aug. 27.--French troops ad-
vanced this morning in the region Of St
Mard, southwest of Roye, after repuls-
ing number of enemy counter attacks
in that sector, says to-day's war office
statement. They have captured l,lOO
prisoners, including two battalion com
manders.
East Of Bagneux, north of the Aisne
the French have advanced their lines
abeut quarters of mile. Ger
man counter attacks were repulsed
The text reads:
South Of the Avre French troops ac-
eentuated their progress this morning in
the region of st. Mard, after having
repulsed number of enemy counter at
tacks. We have taken more than l,l00
prisoners during these combats. OF these
thirtysix are officers, two of whom are
battalion commanders.
Between the 0ise and the Aisne, Ger
man attacks, west of Chavigny, broke
down last evening. Thirty prisoners re-
mained in our hands. In the region east
of Bagneux we have advanced our line
about 200 meters.
During the night there were lively
artillery duels between the Aillette and
the Aisne."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-27
Was Mistaken for a Subma-
rine by a Merchant
Steamer
EIGHTEEN OF CREW
REPORTED LOST
Eight Others Suffering from
Injuries We're Brought
to Land

Washington, d. O., Aug. 27.--American
submarine chaser number 2O9 operating
out Of Philadelphia was mistaken for a
submarine by a merchant steamer off
Fire island, N. u, early to-day and sent
to the bottom. Seventeen members Of
her crew, including the commander and
the executive officer, are missing
The chaser was manned by naval re.
serves. Eight of the survivors, some Of
them wounded, have been landed at
New York, and one has been landed at
Lewes, Della.
The merchant ship was the American
steamer Felix Taussig, In the darkness
her naval armed guard mistook the
chaser for an enemy submarine and
opened fire, destroying the little craft
before the mistake was discovered.
Of the survivors landed, the follow
ing were wounded: Thomas Harran,
chief boatswain's mate; Claude Wild,
machinist's mate; Clarence S. Evans,
machinist's mate, and R. A. Coreoran,
quartermaster.
Unwounded survivors are: Elmer Glea-
son, machinistss mate; Elmer S. Kirby,
electrician; Claude kalney, quartermas-
ter; Charles n Thomas, seaman, and
George B. Weigand, gunner's mate.
Vessels are searching the vicinity with
the hope that other survivors still may
be afioat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-27
RED CROSS BATHHOUSE
SHELLED BY GERMANS
Twenty-three Belgian Employees Were
Killed and 90 Others Were Injured
Shell Destroyed Three Struc-
lures at Point Near
Belgian Front.

Washington, d. G., Aug. 27-Details
of the recent shelling of an American
Red Cross bathhouse for Belgian sol
diers near the Belgian front, in which
twenty-three Belgian employees were
killed and sixty others injured, were re-
ceived to-day at American Red Cross
headquarters.
The three large buildings, including
a laundry and fumigating plant, gave
employment to about 200 persons.
A she'll hit the roof of the laundry of
the bath about ii o'clock in the morning.
Fragments penetrated all three struc-
lures and destroyed them. Men, women
and children were hurled in every direc-
tion and for long distances. Parts of
bodies were found in the street many
feet from the structure.
An hour after the she'll hit the build
ing soldier brought a bundle to the
hospital and said to a physician, oWhat
must do with this? 2" It was the arm
of a little boy he had found in a vacant
lot.
Madam Rolin, for the Belgians, took
charge of the women and assisted the
Red Cross in immediate relief work. A
large sum of money was made available
by the Red Cross at once for the re-
lief of the injured and their families.
The employees were refugees driven
from Belgian towns by the German ad-
vance. A little hunchback girl, who was
supporting her widowed mother, lost
both legs. At the hospital she said to
her mother, "It doesn't matter so much.
| can still sit and sew, I will be dress
naked and we will get along"