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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

By virtue of an order from the
court of ordinary OF Colquitt county,
will be sold, at public outcry, on the
first Tuesday in December, 1918, at
The courthouse door in said county,
between the legal hours of sale, for
cash:
Lots Nos. 1242 and 1913, of Fitz-
gerald and Pennsylvania Oil and Gas
Co., Seanor subdivision in land lot
No. ga of the Third land district, Ben
Hill county, Ga. Also lots Nos. IA, Is,
10, II, Is, 10, 20 and p OF Fitzgerald
Oil and Gas Co., in subdivision 81
Land Lot No. 1874, Third Land Dis
trict, Ben Hill county, Ga.
This the 9TH day Of November, 1918
J. H. WEEKS, Admr.
It Est. B. c. Weeks.
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LEGAL NOTICE

Georgia-Ben Hill County:
To the Heirs-at-Law of the late Hell.
ena E. Lobingier:
Susie Walker having applied to me
for an order requiring the executors
OF the estate of Helena E. Lobingier
to execute title to city lots Is and
IA, in square Is, in block s, in the
city of Fitzgerald, said county, in &C
cordance with a bond for title held
by the said Susie Walker,
. You are hereby required to be and
appear at the regular December Term,
1918, of the Court of Ordinary in and
for Ben Hill county, to be held on
the first Monday in December, 1918,
to show cause, if any, why this court
should not order said executors to
make title under said bond.
At J. R. HORTON, Ordinary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Mr.. Herbert Young, who has been
on the local exemption board in Ring
gold, arrived home yesterday with an
honorable discharge
Mr.. T. l. Griffin attended the Grand
Masonic Lodge i'll Macon this week.
Miss Sarah Mirsky of Rochelle is
the attractive guest Of Miss Pauline
Goldenberg.
Mr.. Charlie Coleman, of Atlanta,
spent Thursday here very pleasantly
with friends.
Mr.. Lenoy Powell, of Oglethorpe
University, Atlanta, is visiting his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Powell
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Paulk will re-
turnhome Saturday from an extended
auto trip through Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and children
left Thursday night for their home
in HaWkinsville, after a pleasant visit
to her sister, Mrs w. c. Britt.
Mr.. Henry Wester of Waycross
spent Monday here with his family or
North Main street.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Ieorgia-Ben Hill County.

Georgia-Ben Hill County.
Mrs. w. ]. Hendrix VS.. w. J. Hen
Dirk. Petition for divorce, Ben Hill
Superior Court, January Term, 1919
To the Defendant w. ]. Hendrix:
The plaintix, Mrs. w. J. Hendrix
having filed her petition for divorce
against w, J. Hendrix in this court
and it being made to appear that he
defendant is nonresident of said
state an order having been made for
service by publication, you, w. !. Hen
dirk, are notified to appear at the next
term of Ben Hill Superior Court, to
be held on the first Monday in Jan
uary, 1919, to answer said complaint.
Witness the Hon, d. A. r. Crum
Judge Superior Court
d. w. M. WHITLEY,
l6-30D6-20 Clerk
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Mr.. JOHNSTON EOSr

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One Of the most delightful parties
of the season was that on Thursday
evening given by Mr. John 5. Iohn-
ston, .jr., at his home on West Mag
noha street, complimentary 10 the Of
flcers OF the Epworth League OF the
Central Methodist church.
he spacious roons were beautiful
ly decorated in yellow and white
chrysanthemums, and potted plants.
while fragrant roses in vases and baS-
kets were used on tables and man
tells. Delightful music on the Vic
trola was furnished.
Old fashioned games were enthus-
astlcally entered into and until a late
hour the evening was one of musical
enjoyment.
In the living room delicious cream
chicken was served from the chatting
dish by Miss Dorothy Jones and Mrs.
John 5. Johnston and Miss Julia
Prentiss served tempting salad plate
and hot chocolate.
The invited guests were Misses
Dorothy Cass, Leila Hall, Resale
Patterson, Hazel Mays, Martha Tur-
ner, Marllaret Wise, Dorothy Thur
mohd, ulnnett Prentiss, Virginia Nc
l'Phail, Dorothy Jones, Julia Prentiss,
and Messrs. Earle Warren, Raymond
Massey, Lois Greene, Arthur Justice,
/ Burton Mosher, Thomas Fuller, Hun>
ter Johnston and John S. Johnston,
Ir.
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CITATION

Geor&a-Ben Hill County;
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Mrs. Sibbie M. Dorminey having
in proper form applied to me for Per-
manent Letters of Administration or
the estate of Z, A. Dorminey, late Of
said County, this is to cite all and
singular the creditors and next of kin
of L. A. Dorminey to be and appear
at my office within the time allowed
by law, and show cause, if any they
can, why permanent administration
shuold not be granted to Mrs. Sibbie
M. Dorminey on Z. A. Dorminey's
estate.
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture, this 4th day of November, 1918
-. R. Horton, Ordinary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON.

The palatial home of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack J. Dorminey on West Central
Avenue was thrown open Thanks
giving day to number of their
friends at an elaborate six-course lun-
eheon
Mr.. and Mrs Dorminey make ideal
host and hostess and they fully sus-
tanned themselves on this occasion.
The entire lower floor of the home
was beautifully decorated in red and
white carnations and ferns and the
dining table had for its central decor
alton crystal basket of the chosen
blossoms.
Covers were laid for nine and the
guests included Misses Mavis Paulk,
Grace Benton, Della Majors, Thelma
and kulalie Dorminey, Elizabeth Nc
Carly, Elizabeth Dorminey and Mr.
and Mrs. ]. ]. Dorminey.
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THANKSGIVING REUNION.

Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Cardwell enter.
tanned all of their children and grand
children Thursday at dinner at their
home on Grace avenue
Yellow Chrysanthemum adorned
the living and dining rooms and de-
licious dinner was served to the fol
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Cardwell
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Dunn and family, Mr.. and Mrs I. A.
Cardwell and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry Rocks and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
0. X. Wilson and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Z. Proctor and Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. CardWell
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Mr.. and Mrs. r. Armantrout. of In
dianapolis, Ind, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kennedy.
After a pleasant visit to his uncle
and aunt, Mr.; and Mrs. J. H. Mays,
Mr.. Ray Smith left Wednesday for
his home in Gastonia, N c.
FUR SALE at SURPRISE STORE.
Fine Red Fox 500 Fur Sets at $35.50
per set-the greatest values ever at
tempted to offer by any one in the
way of Red Fox Furs.-At THE
SURPRISE STORE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
CHICKEN LINERS

An old hen has mach larger liver
han you in proportion to weight or
food eaten. Then it follows that they
get bilious just like you do They are
grouchy, cross, Unhappy. Start hel
liver and make her happy The she
will lay eggs all winter. Come and
get package of B. A. Thomas poul.
try Powder. Feed it occasinally. See
your hens perk up. Hear them sing
look for eggs. Your moey back if i
fails.-Watt & Holmes Hdw. Co.
Der I
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
MARKETING HOGS

Seats burying them Steve Hoover
VT. Pleasant, Iowa, writes Cons
nenced feeding my herd of about
100 hogs B. A. Thomas Hog Powder
over two months ago. Fifty were
sick and off feed Nearby herds. had
cholera. l did not lose one-they are
we'll and growing fast" Watt &
Holmes Hardware Co. adv. D1
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
CITY TAXES DUE NOW

The city tax books are now open
and will be at my Office daily, ex4f
cept Sundays for the purpose of re-
ceiving city taxes. The books wiz
close December GOTH
G. P. MINGLEDORFF.
If City Treasurer
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Mr.. Vincent Green left Thursday
for his home, in Orlando, Fla. after
a visit of week to relatives in our
city.
Mr., and Mrs. w. O. burden return
ed home this afternoon from Atlanta
where they spent THANKSGIVING very
delightfully."- with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bowling are
spending few days in Valdosta with
relatives and friends.
Green vegetables every morning.
Tisder
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Waters have
as their guests Mrs. ]. L. Chappelle
and daughter and son, Miss Nellie
May Chapelle and Mr.. Thomas Chap
ellie, of Atlanta.
Fancy Cranherries, oranges and
Grape Fruit.-Tisders.
Mr. Chester Strickland arrived last
night from Norfolk, Va, for brief
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
L. Strickland on West Pine.
Big Boston Lettuce, Chinese Rose
Radish Seed planted now make best
winter gardens. Denmark Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. L. Prescott &C
Companed the remains of the latter's
father, Mr.. S. H. Dorminey to Alapa-
ha Thursday. Mr.. Dorminey was a
brother of Messrs. w. G.. Dorminev
and A, 5. Dorminey of this city.
New barrel New York Sauer Kraut,
gust opened, 10c per pound-Tisdel's
WANTED-Sa1esman or Sa,eslady
to sell goods to the merchants of Ben
Hill county. Prefer resident OF l'tz-
gerald, Ga Must be good salesman.
Send references wi.h vour reply Ad-
dress Box 492, Atlanta, Ga. ltp
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Robinson had as
their guest Thanks giving Mrs. S. P.
Crawford, of Cordele Mrs. Craw-
ford was formerly head nurse at the
city hospital here
Parsnips, carrots and beets, 10 per
pound-Tisde1s.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. l. Griffin and the
Misses Griffin had as their guests for
Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. L. C..
Turner, of Americas, Mr.. F. F. Bur-
ton, of Cordele and Mr.. Harry Rog-
ers Of Dawson. '''
Cigars that smoke well, &c at lis
del's
Mr.. T. F. Matthews has returned
to his home in Swainsboro, after
brief visit in the home OF Mrs. Jennie
i. Shallenberger.
For Hastings Hundred Bushel Seed
Oats see Davis Brothers Co. If
Mrs. w. A. Green left Thursday
for her home IN Tampa, Fla, after all
extended visit to relatives and friends
here.
For Fulghum Seed Oats see Davis
Brothers Co. Il
Earnest Hanger of Oglethorpe
University, spent Thank giving in the
city with homefolks.
Abruzzi Seed Rye, $4,000 bushel.
Denmark Drug Co.
Mrs. Lon Dickey and little daugh-
ter, Marcia, are the guests of Miss
Athleen Dickey at Brenau College
in Gainesville, Ga.
FIELD FENCING
Just received two car loads, bought
before the rise, will give our trade the
benefit, Come in and see us.
Johnson Hardware Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Mr. Jack ]. Dorminey returned
home Wednesday from a business trip
to Savannah and Zirkle
Mrs. w. H. Smith returned home
Wednesday from McDonough, where
she visited her parents.
Mr.. Earnest L. Hanger, Jr, who at
tends the University of Georgia, in
ATHENS, is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. L, Hanger, for a few
DAYS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Mr.. Edward RUSSELL of the Univer,
.ity of Georgia in Athens is visiting
: his parents, Dr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Fus-
sell.
Mince meat, raisins, citron and lem
on peal-Tisdeps.
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Mrs. Jesse F. Mercer, of Washing
ton, ID. C., and daughter Mrs. J. D.
Tiller,Sof Atlanta, are the guests Of
Mrs. ]. l. McCarty.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
FIELD FENCING

Just received two car loads, bought
befCie the rise, will give our trade the
benefit. Come in and see US.
Johnson Hardware Co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
FIELD FENCING

Just received two car loads, bought
before the rise, will give our trade the
benifit. Come in and see us.
Johnson Hardware Co
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert |. Maffett en-
tertalned at an elaborate turkey din
ner Thursday evening at their pretty
home on South Main street.
The home was artistically decorated
in quantities Of lovely pink and white
roses and ferns which lent their fra
GRANGE throughout the house.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Mr., J. w. Meyers, OF Camp McClel,
Ian, Admission, Ala, is the guest of
his sister, Mrs. Y. M. Bowles.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Barrel new fancy Mackerel FISH
;ust opened. Is each-Tisdels
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

Miss Elizabeth McCarty left this
morning for Cordele for a visit to
Miss Villa Webb.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-11-29

New kit Fish--Lake Fish, $1.10, a
Tisders.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
CIVILIAN RELIEF APPEAL

TO the families whose men have gone
to fight for us in this great war fer
Democracy.
You are respectfully and urgently
requested to write me your home ad-
dress, also the name and address Of
your son or relative, who has joined
the colors.
[ ask this as a member Of the COun-
ty Civilian Relief Committee, because
the Red Cross feels that it would merit
the censure of a nation If it allowed any
family which has made the supreme sac
'rifice to be without either the necessi
ties of life. or any helpful services
which a friendly and sympathetic or
ganization can and could give. | want
to keep in close touch with each fam
ily so come or write me whenever you
fail to receive your allotment; in order
that we can look into the matter. The
Committee wants you to feel that 1t
stands ready~at all times to render you
all information and help in our power
in every way possible.
Respectfully,
Sterling M. Gary
Member County Civilian
Relief Committee.
Halifax; N. c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
How's This?

w we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
c our any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
Leo He1,, oy Halls Catarrh Medicine.
h., IAN Catarrh Medicine has been taken
~ Sy catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
me- years, and has become known as the
Ca osl reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
a. 'a Urn Medicine acts thru the Blood on
sn ,n Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poi
60 ot. rom the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions
Madteer you have taken Halls Catarrh
er ruicihe for a short time you will see a
49,, Improvement in your general
c; ,a'lh. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
fo e at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
'or testimonials. free
y. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
o5ii Z" 81. Druggists. z5c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
r. ID. NO. 2 ITEMS

Mrs Berry Lucas, Of Oak City, is now
visiting her brother Mr. Joe Wimborne.
Messrs c. w. and J. S. Lewis motored
over to Leggett IS last Sunday.
Mr.. Augustus Jones, of Whitakers,
visited Mr.. c. c. Landing last Sunday.
Mr.. C. w. Lewis motored over to Daw
sons last night.
Miss Thelma Holland is now visiting
her people in wilson.
Mss Lucille Edwards has returned
to her home after spending some time
with her sister Mrs. NJ. T.Walston.
Messrs Nathan Walston and S. T. Hol
land motored over to Petersburg Tues
day returning home the next night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C Landing and Miss
Nellie Edwards motored over to the
theatre Wednesday night.
Mrs J. T. Edwards attended the mov-
les Tuesday night.
Mrs. George Daniel and daughter,
Miss Ernestine Daniel, of Mullins, Wis
ited Mrs. E. L. Hackney Wednesday.
11ltlt Nl1SS LN u1d lAdS NnCy 70 INV ' p
ting her cousin Miss Ernestine Daniel
Mr. J. S. Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. T. c,
Lewis, and little son Timothy, visited
Tarboro last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Weeks visited
Scotland Neck yesterday.
Mr.. Nathan Watson, of Wilson, was
a pleasant visitor at Mrs. J. T. Edwards
last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Landing, and little
son, G. T., and Miss Annie Belle Edward
visited Mrs. NJ T. Walston last Satur-
day night.
Mr.. R. W. Andrews baby has been
on the sick list for some time but is now
improving.
Mr.. S. L. Whitehead motOred over
to Scotland Neck yesterday on business
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
SOCIETY
WEEKS-YOUNG

WEEKS-YOUNG
The following appeared in New
York paper, will be of interest to many
OF our readers who knew Mr.. Marion
Weeks quite intimately.
The wedding of Miss Margaret Young
daughter of Mrs Archibald Young to
Mr.. Marion Emmerson Weeks, of New
York city, took place last evening in the
old colonial home of Mrs. Martin l. Will
bert, of Georgetown. The ceremony
was performed at $3.50 CLOCK by the
Rev. DIR. DimOn, of St. Andref g church,
! in the presence of relatives and a few
intimate friends. The bride was in soft
| ivory satin with bertha of old rose
point lace and pearl trimmings; court
train hung to her shoulders,and her veil
| of tulle and rose point lace was held
in place by pearl ornament, one Of
the gifts of the bride. She carried
white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss
Dolly Young, her sister, was maid of
honor, and was gowned in rose pink
crepe meteor and carried pink roses. Mr..
Weeks had for his best man Mr.. Louis
L. Ansart of this city. The decorations
were Of pink roses and Southern smilax
and a string orchestra furnished the
music. The bride and the bridegroom
are members of well-known southern
families; her father was the late Arch
ibald Young, of South Carolina, well
known lawyer Of the Washington Bar
Mr.. Weeks is native of North Carolina
After short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs
Weeks will make their home in New
York City.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
TO CLOSE FOR CHAUTAUOUA

Va account Of the Chautauqua be
ing here for the next five days the
Dl&le Theatre wishes to announce that
1t viii not run for this period Of time.
Inns step has been taken in order to
sooperate with the guarantors Of the
O'a0tauqua. The playhouse will be
open tor business again however on
vi next Tuesday at which time the
'VSoIaF Monday seriel will be shown.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
The Wrong Impression Corrected:

Halifax, n. c..
May 23, 1918.
1t has come to me, that some of the
people Of the county want to- censure
Mr.. j. H. Norman for my being a can
didate for Good roads Commissioner
[ want to say that Mr.. Norman discour-
aged me and has advised me repeatedly
not to rum He has been to see me sew
eral times and has written me several
letters asking me not to be candidate.
Of course [ know that no fair minded
man will blame him for the acts Of 9th
ers and he is in no way responsible for
my candidacy.
J. e.. AYERS JR
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-06-07
. + + X X

L
for Chicago to spend some times.
900
Mr. John Daniel Grimes left this
morning for Weldon to his home.
Mrs. w. O. Lawrence arrived this
morning from Hobgood.
O1O-0
Mrs. S. o. Jackson left on the morning
far Norfolk to meet Mr.. Jackson.
900
Miss Gernie Dunn left this morning
for Norfolk Va, to her work.
800
Mrs Messenger, of Dawson g, is Wis
7t;no Mrs. Ernest Lawrence.
OO@0
Mr.. S. A. Dunn motored to Halifax,
this morning on legal business.
800
Mrs Charlie Mcdowell arrived this
morning from Richmond Va, where she
has been in the hospital.
900
Mr.. Sidney Stern, of Richmond, rep
resenting Kaufman and Co., is in
town today on business.
Misses Susie and Marie Fitzpatrick,
of Crowel 3, attending the sessions Of
the Chautauqua yesterday.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Everett and Mr..
and Mrs. L. J. Baker, of Pelmyra, at
tended the Chautauqua last night.
$50
Mrs. Berry Price, of Mullins, was in
town Yesterday to attend the Chautau-
qua
Mr.. C. Frank Burroughs, who is on
the iurv this week, had to return to Hal
flax this morning.
Miss Martha Salisbury, Of Hamilton
is spending the weekend with her grand
mother, Mrs. R. M. johnson.
Miss Unice Helms left this morning
for Merry Hill after being here for the
school session as teacher.
@O-O
Mr.. B. G. Neblett arrived yesterday
from Chicago H.. where he has been
or business for the National Spanish
Peanut Company.
900
Miss Effie Waldo, of Hamilton, is
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Everett, of Palmyra, and attend
ING the Chautauqua.
600
Mrs R. H. White and daughter, Mrs
Leon Shields and Miss .Speight, of Hob
good, were in town yesterday attending
the sessions Of the Chautauqua.
Mr.. E. H. Leggett, Of Palmyra, was II
town this morning, and both he and Mrs
Leggett attended the Chautauqua last
night
Mr.. J. L. Whiteside, president of the
Chatauqua. Of Whiteplains, New York
spent the night here and spoke very in
terestingly about the local cooperation
in the organization.
900
letter has been received from South
Carolina that Mr.. J. R. Allsbrook is not
as we'll. He is suffering very much an6
morphine has to be administered to hin
continuously.
Mrs R. A. Mcfarland was taken tt
Richmond this morning to enter the
.joheson- Willis hospital for treatment
She was accompanied by Rev. McFar
land who will return
O--O-O
The Junior Chautauqua were out OF
the grounds one hundred strong, ap
parently enjoying the exercises yer,
much. Before the opening Of the Chau
tauqua yesterday afternoon there ha'
been more than eighty junior ticket
SOLD
Mr.. j. {. Ruffin, Of TarDoro, and MI
". {. Hudson, of Wilson, motored owe
THIS morning in connection with Ruff
warehouse Of Tarboro, which is nearin!
completion, and which Mr. Hudson will
nave charge as sales manager. He will
DE found at the warehouse from now Of
10 meet all the patrons and show then
over the new building.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-10-03
WHAT THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT HAS DONE

rise in prices always occurs in
war times, for every pair of hands
withdrawn from industry and put to
work in destroying wealth, to that
degree reduces the wealth of the
world. High prices are beneficial
to only few and bear heavily upon
all the remainder of the population.
The rise in wages does not remedy
the matter for their rise, and more
besides. is eaten up in the higher
cost of all the necessities of life.
Every effort has been made by this
government to prevent continual rise
in price, but no government ever has,
or ever will he able to control prices
under such economic conditions. 1t
can prevent rise above what the
conditions make necessary, by stop
ping speculation, and that this gov
eminent has done to most remark
able degree. The first step in specu-
lation is boarding. Some syndicate,
for instance, buys up the eggs or the
wheat and holds them until scarcity
is produced and then demands an ex-
tortiorate price. That sort of bust
nees has been completely suppressed
by the government and the service
rendered the people by the orders to
prevent boarding has been an incul-
culable benefit 1t has also reduced
TO a minimum grating in army sup
plies.