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The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
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Finnegan, railroad worker, though
not he of "On again, off again" fame,
returned to Ireland recently on visit.
On being questioned by his relatives
concerning the wonders Of America, he
described its size as follows: "Phwy,
Amer-r.ricn is 80 big that II ye war to
dr-rag England through the Shtates
ye wouldn't lave mar-rk II III dirt,
an ye could lose Oireland intoirely in
wan O. thin gr-reat inland oceans we
hOv, phwat we call lakes, an if We had
Scotland to get rid of there are n thou
sand cnrners to hide her in, an nobody
could tell phwere ye'd put her, except,
begorra, for the strong smell av
whisky."-Boston Transcript.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Foolish to Trust to Luck.

It's no use tackling big propositions
blindly. Dumb luck may bring you out
On the right side. It may also bring
you out on the short side. And If it
does you are bound for defeat. Blind
good fortune has brought men through
trials, but they are not stronger for it.
It's the man who sees the trials and
marshals his forces so as to bring ev-
cry ounce Of energy into control that
wins honors on the up-grades.-Ex-
change.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
The Windward Islands.

The Windward islands belong to
Great Britain. They consist of the
islands OF st. Lucia, st. Vincent and
Grenada, with the smaller islands of
the Grenadine chain. The islands,
really, form three distinct colonies,
united under gOvernor-in-chief, who
resides Mt st. Georges, Grenada. The
Windward islands derive their name
from their position, as do also the
Leeward islands to the east. being
more exposed to the trade winds than
the neighbOrlng Leeward islands.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Proofs of Rianess.

To disagree with the other fellow
other fellows viewpoint and still cling
10 your own opinion with smile that
is sincere: to travel the first 80 miles
in company with n crowd quietly and
not tell all you know: to smile Mt the
breakfast table and then 60 to work,
not willingly hut anxiously. proves that
you mre bigger man than the ordi-
nary fellow we find on the pay ROLL
Exchange.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Watch the SUMS Halos.

The suns halos are good weather
signs. Many weather proverbs based
upon the observation Of halos are
founded upon sound scientific princi-
pies. Studies Of the relation OF halos
to rainfall show that during the sum-
mer months Sc to 60 per cent of all
halos are followed by rain within SO
hours. During the winter months 70
to IS per cent are so followed.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Goals Uncertain History.

The story of coal is a very uncer-
tain one. No one seems to know when
it first began to be used for fuel. All
through the centuries it pops in and
out of English literature as something
taken for granted, and when it was
finally found well in the van Of the
great Industrial expansion of CEN
tury or more ago it occasioned no
special comment.
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Didn't Seem Funny to Him.

Little Augusta had never seen ;
bald-hended man closely until one da!
a friend Of the family came to dinner
When we we're all seated ut the tabl,
Augusta looked very intently at his
bald head for several minutes, thei
whispered in mothers ear: Mother
hasn't Mr.. Reid funny, shiny, pinl
hairT'-Exchunge.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Moths in Closets.

Get wide-mOuthed bottle, three
ounce will do, and fill it with Oil Of
mirbane. Leave the cork out of the
bottle and place it in the trunk or
closet in such position that it will not
tip over. The fumes are very poison
Gus to insects. For very large closet
use larger bottle and larger amount
Of oil. Renew the oil when needed.
Sprinkle heavy blankets, quilts, etc,
with the oil Of mirbane before pack
ing away.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Importance Of "Now."

Nov" is ever ticking from the clock
of time. "Now" Is the wntchwOrd Of
the wise. "Now" is on the banner of
the prudent. Let us keep this little
word always in our mind; and when
ever anything presents itself to us in
the shape of work. whether mental
or physical. let us do 1t with all our
might. remembering that now is the
only time for Unsolicited.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Crocodile's ABILITY.

The moment that young crocodile
breaks its shell 1t is TO all intent,
and purposes as active as 1t is at any
time during its life. 1t will make
straight for the water, even if it be
out OF sight and good distance off
and 1t will pursue its prey with eager
ness and agility during the first week
of It's free existence.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
The Brainy Bee.

The following incident teStifles f.
the remarkable Sagacity and cilicirnr.
of bees. A hive was being Spiel upon
by wasp. When wnsps ascertain :
hive is worth attacking they oftcl
succeed in ousting the bees. Ever!
time the wasp approached the sma
entrance hole bee came out. AZ
hour later the wasp WAS dead.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
American independence.

Great Britain acknowledged the in
dependence of the United States by
"a preliminary treaty of peace dated
November 80. 1852, and by the final or
definite treaty dated September 8,
1888. This treaty was ratified by the
continental congress January IA, 1884.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Quaint Baptismal Custom.

A pretty custom is followed at bap-
tisms in Helgoland. While psalm is
being sung, a procession of little boys
and girls troop, in. passing in front of
the altar. Each child carries pannl-
kin Of water, the contents of which
ure poured into the baptismal font.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27
Durable MALE Beauty.

One reason why man doesn't lool;
into a. mirror as often as a woman
does is because he has more con-
fidence in the durability of his beauty.
Galveston News.
The Jasper news., 1919-11-27

Plenty of old newspapers at The
News Office, S cents a bundle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-22
THIS AND THAT.
Before The Throne Tottered.

1t happened in the German capital Two German
socialists were standing talking in the street.
becoming excited exclaimed: 81 tell you what that
idiot of emperor His discourse was cut short
Turning quickly he confronted by German police
man, who informed him that he was under arrest.
what for? asked the captive, beginning to weaken
For uttering treason against your emperor ooh,
but you didn't let me finish. was going to say that
idiot of an emperor of Japan"
NO. you don't!' replied the policeman There's
only one idiot of emperor. Come along with mel
The Edinburgh Scotsman.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-22
BUT WISELY. AND BUY NOW.

IAN Editorial Written by Roger K. Babson, For The
United States Department of Labor)
Get business going and keep it going!" That sum
marzes Americas greatest need the present time.
The end of the has brought new problems
which must be solved just the problems of the
itsef-by a quick and accurate diagnosis and
prompt and adequate method of treatment Fundamen-
tally all troubles the signing of the armisce
have come from just thng-a tendency to wait to
slow, rather than accept things as they are and
keep going ahead.
During the it patriotic to devote as little
money to non-essentials possible During the war
patriotic to old clothes and old shoes to
dispense with pianos automobiles to do without lux
uries and to the necessares of life give more than
normal service
That was also wise and right during the war. But
now the conditions changed vastly and for the bet
ter unless consider the war prosperity bet
ter than normal times At the present time there is
shortage of almost everything people need to eat
and to wear. There is shortage of homes-one million
dwellings in this country and about many in England
Every normal constructive enterprise was checked by the
war Now that is here constructive enterprise
that we may make up for lost time.
Get business going and keep it going'
But it is useless appeal alone to business men to
get business going business man. however good his
intentions may be, make the public buy his wares
against the will of the public No business man. however
he may desire the resumption of normal conditions in
America is big enough to bear the whole burden alone
The successful meeting of thepresent crisis is cooper
aTe enterprise just winning the war called for the
whole genius of the American people toward coopera-
ton. Every man, woman and child must do his or
her part, if prosperity is to come now
How, then, to get business under way at
once? How are to restore America to peacetme con-
oons without the unpleasant experiences that some OF
'he Aimed nations of Europe undergoing?
To my mind the whole problem comes back. in the
nhal analysis, to the ultimate consumer 1t is upon the
consumer the great general public that we must depend
BUSINESS can only in so far as it has public
support The interests of labor depend upon the inter
ests of the business man.
Durlng the war we have deprived ourselves of many
things that we actually needed Many of us are now in
position to satisfy the desires that we could not meet
year ago. We know that the American public TO-DAY
probably has greater purchasing power than ever he
fore in history Labor has been steadily empoved dur
ing the war and hundreds of thousands of workmen re-
ceved good pay and also made much money in Overtime
and Sunday work. great deal of this has been save,
and is available for the resumption of business on
normal scale.
Let the workman who has put by tidy nest Ell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-22

during the anvess A1s aoaes IL = home thus re-
levs 1hs present congestion OF dwelling and lettering
hss oana3ata " p4s1ing himself among the ranks
at 1hs home Instead Of the home renters Let
-hose ~ha have not the means the opportunity to
n7sas home this time least supply themselves
Win LIZ 1A71gs they actually need whether it is new
a7saasA1 6. aew furniture for the dining room Let
1h4 za-s prosperous of US who have already homes
szy ne automobile would have bought year ago
.g 1o- The This is the time to make up for what
We 14Te lost and doing SO we shall insure good times
toz the future
However, business need not expect the general
public to enter upon mad orgy of spending The
indications are all quite the other way Labor is
waiting, business is waiting the public waiting Meth
er labor nor business afford to wait; the welfare
of any community depends upon the continuous use of
its productive power and days labor unused is for
ever lost.
The only way in which good can come to the COM
munity is through large production all times pro-
duction great enough to give US at least all that
he needs. stagnaton of industry means increasing
social poverty which will eliminate in bread lines and
soup kitchens, perhaps, if in nothing worse. We do
not want bread lines or Kitchens and if
intelligent as we think need have them
We must protect industry from straightforward put
ting everybody at work To put everybody at work
we must have demand for the goods that labor can
produce.
Therefore this is message that business men
should heed at this time-he demand must be created
and it can be created in only one way by advertising
Delay will mean the consumption of without
new production. Immediate action will mean pros
perity
Advertising in every useful medium the things that
our people really want, the things that they had to
deprive themselves of during the war; will bring back
prosperity by the shortest cut able to point out.
Let every business make larger appropriation
for advertising than usual this year. the results will
Justify his effort if his commodity is one that the public
needs Let US all, within the limits of our means,
have those things want and need. By buying now
we shall do our part to put business under way and
under way business will take care of Itself for
good many years
This is the psychological time for large production
and for widespread distribution of the goods produced
Unlike the usual time crisis there does not now exist
any surplus. of goods there is a shortage of almost
everything 1t is attitude that lies back of
the indecison threatening future. Every physical
fact urges speeding of business at once, and to
create the mental state that will accomplish the re-
suit we seek would urge widespread advertising cam
paign upon merchants generally Let the public learn
wisely, but buy now''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-22
4 VERSE A DAY.

THE following is the result Of an assignment in
English 10 Pupil in the Sophomore Glass Section A. Of
the Americas H5gh Sch0ol1
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26

and an abundance of cold water. There is no lack of recreation, either. for along with Y. M. c. A. movies and the regimental bands of the troops nearby, Fritzie rarely forgets us. It Is very thrilling to be awakened in the middle of the night, and to have to run for your life down the slippery marble stairs in the dark. On the way, invariably wonder which would be the worse-to be blown up, or to die with broken neck.
 Here in Italy, as everywhere, the hardest work of the Red Cross will come with peace. If we are allowed to help, the work along public health lines will be tremendous, as the need here is appalling"
 o'd-Fashioned Cookies for xanks in
 France.
 More than 6,OO0,OOo old-fashioned American cookies-the kind mother used to make-were made in France and distributed with the compliments Of the American Red Cross during the eight weeks immediately preceding and following the signing of the arm istice. The cookies were made especi- ally for the American soldiers Tn the field, for the wounded in hospitals and for distribution from scores of Red Cross canteens. Late advices from Paris are to the effect that the Red Cross officials do not think that the making of the cookies will be inter- fered with by the cessation of hostili- ties; possibly the boys in khaki will be able to relish them with greater zest now that they are not so busy hammering back the Germans to where they belong.
 So much has the demand increased since the signing of the armistice, in fact, that it is planned to raise the output from 100000 to 100000 a day. The cookie factory is located at No gentsur-Marne. They are wrapped in brown paper packages, each contain ing six cookies. On the cover is writ ten Gift of the American people through the American Red Cross." The best material obtainable is used in the baking, and the most expert of French cooks are employed. Forty persons are engaged in the bakery, and the work has been carried on in two shifts at the rate of twenty hours day. There has been rivalry as to which worker could turn out the most packages in a day, the record being held by French girl who wrapped 1000, containing 12,0OO cookies. The Red Cross supplies all the lard, sugar and flour that is used.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26
||RED CROSS NEWS NOTES
This Department Will Appear Every Wednesday

A call has been sent out from national headquarters of A. R. c. at Washington, D. O., for knitted articles for relief purposes among the desti- ute refugees in Europe. Articles asked for are children's sweaters, shoulder shawls for women, scarfs for children, and stockings.
 Cordova Chapter was not forgotten. How about workers?
 All pajamas> out in work must be completed this week for shipment on Northwestern"
 What are you doing for the Red Cross Magazine? Are you a Red Cross member? Then your subscrip- tion is already half paid One dollar added to your membership will bring the magazine to you for the next twelve months
 Frank O'Malley star reporter of the New York Sun, has met every ship bringing homeward-bound soldiers. His story of what he saw and heard fairly snaps with interest, With humor and with pathos, and should be read by every real American. You will find it in the March Red Cross Magazine.
 The American Red Cross has con- tributed to a fund for the relief of des- titute British prisoners returning from Germany
 The American Red Cross is arrang- ing for the re-education of the maimed Belgian soldiers.
 "Affiiction May One Day Smile Again"
 (By Constance Winifred Stumpe.)
 He is a man of attractive mien, mid dle-aged and gray, with clean cut fea- lures and an expression of utmost kindliness. And he has done his part in the war as few men have, for in founding St. Dunstan's. Hospital for Men Blinded in Battle, Sir Arthur Pearson has brought Tight to the lives of hundreds of soldiers who have given their eyes for England"
 Sir Arthur is proud of his school, as he may we'll be, and prouder of it's happy pupils who are learning to
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-26

along" said Sir Arthur, knowing that the pupil had been at St. Dunstan's but six weeks and had been miner before the war.
 Fine, sir!"
 Did you know anything about typewriter before the war, CrockerE'
 No, sir-Td never even seen one!
 This is typical of the progress made at St. Dunstan's Most of the instruc- tors are blind and there are almost as many as there are pupils, assuring in- dividual attention to each one. There is also opportunity to learn basket making, shoe mending, net weaving, broom making and similar occupations at which the blind are particularly apt, although in so far as possible each man Is replaced in his old pro- fession.
 Fowl breeding is another special feature of St. Dunstan's. Holding wiggling buff-cochin or Wyandotte ill his hands, the blind man can readily tell his breed, weight and size. Many pupils have been successful in the field. Carpentry has also been suc- cessfully tried out. It seems nothing short of miraculous to see sightless men using the plane, saw and hammer and turning out attractive little tables, cabinets, shelves, bookstands, etc.
 And there is the garden. On moon lit summer nights, whose spell and beauty the blind feel, perhaps more deeply than we who have eyes, the students gather about in groups. They are fond of singing One among them is gifted with remarkable tenor voice, which gives great promise. And there are guitars, and mandolins and ukeleles whose strings throb with gay soldier songs and song of home and love. There are two blind men with guitar in a rowboat on the lake. No gondoliers of Venice sing more sWeetly. There are two more engaging in tug-o'-war, in moonlit circle on the lawn, cheered on by their companions.
 So life at St. Dunstan's is pleasant. The days are filled with work cheer fully done. The blinded soldier comes back to his own and soon retrieves his lost spirit, and in measure, his lost sight" for he discovers that he does not see with his eyes but with his brain, and though deprived of the proper God-given medium of sight, soon learns tO convey the message of the light" to his brain through other channels. From Letters Of Released Prisoners.
 First letters home written by re- leased American prisoners as they ar
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make four senses do the work of five, and still finding life good.
 St. Dunstan's was opened in 1915, in the London residence of Otto H. Kahn of New York It is the only in stitution of its kind maintained by private initiative and voluntary con tributions. It's student body numbers 400; 500 have already been launched anew in life, we'll satisfied with the training and encouragement they have received, and well able to meet life and make their own way-not as blind men," but as normal men who have lost their sight" Maudlin sentiment and pity have no place at St. Dunstan's. The men are taught self-reliance from the first and not permitted for moment to consider themselves afflicted" Handicapped, perhaps, but afflicted, never!
 The pupils are taught to read by the perfected Brail!e system, and it has been observed that the average blind student acquires the rudiments of Braille as easily as child learns his alphabet, after which progress is rapid. Finger tips are soon trained to take the place of eyes, and the fairy word of books is not long closed to the sightless. In the operation of the typewriter, the blind pupils are very proficient and many have al ready taken their places in the busi- ness world as trained secretaries, after having mastered Braille short hand. Some of these are occupying the positions they held before the war; others have risen to places far superior to those which they pre- viously filled. Upon leaving the in stitution, each man is given a type writer, the writing medium of the blind, whose handwriting quickly de- teriorates.
 Sir Arthur relates an anecdote, showing the rapidity with which the blind soldier learns new things:
 Passing through the hall one even- ing, Sir Arthur, who himself has been blind for five years, heard the rapid click of typewriter.
 "Who goes there?" questioned Sir Arthur.
 "Crocker, sir-writing letter to my mother!"
 "Ah, Crocker, how are you getting
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rlVeo tn Switzerland, copies of which nave Deen received in Washington, snow general appreciation of the care taken oi them by the American Red cross curing their captivity in Ger. many and following their liberation Excerpts from some of the letters follow: nave been released and am on my way hoping to be in the States soon, Don't worry, for I am we'll. Never felt better in my life and have 50 much to tell you all when I get home. And wno mas saved my life? I guess you know: the Red Cross, of course"
 we Just got out of Germany this morning. Had Q swell dinner in Basel, Switzerland with the Red Cross. A person cannot praise the Red cross enough, for it is just great"
 T was released as a prisoner in Germany this morning, and went to Basel, Switzerland, where we all had a fine dinner by the Red Cross. Us boys can not thank the Red Cross enough to please us for the great things they have done for us."
 T am well and feeling fine on my way through Switzerland. There is one thing l want to say and that is, God bless the Red Cross"
 You wouldn't know me now. Thanks to the Red Cross, I weigh about 200 pounds. Weekly parcels saved us."
 The women knitters of America have made more than 1O,O0O,OO0 gar ments for the troops in France.
 The following excerpt from a letter of nurse serving with Base Hospital No. 1O2, a Red Cross unit, in which were 100 Red Cross nurses, attached to the army, shows what the nature of the military service in Italy was:
 "Quartered in an old palace where Sir Walter Scott would have loved to put his heroines, we are the nearest nurses to the front. From my tiny upper window, have a fine observa- tion post. Airplanes fly low over my head, and l look across the snow- covered mountains where the smoke of battle used to hang like cloud and the thunder of the guns still seems to ring in my ears.
 Although we are so near the front, we have many of the comforts both of the ancients and moderns. The tomb of Romeo and Juliet is within easy walking distance, and we have moon light nights that Shakespeare used to love to describe, but which are very much out of favor with the Italian tviators We also have electric lights
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