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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
|. .OND0N TAXI DRIVERS
in DUTCH WITH PUBLIC

London, Nay 30. Correspondence OF
The Associated Press THE taAicab
driver is the best-hated man in Lon
don. All through the war he ruled
the taxi-riding public with an iron
hand and his sway, WONG t. the CON
tinued shortage of cabs, probably will
have to be endured for many more
months.
You may ride in taXicab here only
| # the driver finds that your 3aatina-
| lion suits his own convenienc, 'iis
| decision will be influenced by his
quick prognosis of the amount of the
tip your appearance and manner III.
| dicate II you look like close un'
you will save time by joining queue
for bus or throwing yourself into the
| maelstrom of a tube crowd, for it is
certain you won't ride in taXicab.
Any man bold enough to challenge
the lofty authority Of a taXicab driver
wins instant popularity and draws
about him throng of admirers. So
there were loud cheers and rush
for the spot when a passenger the 9th
ar day dove into an empty taXicab
passing through the Strand and re-
fused the drivers demand that he
get out. The driver stopped his cab
and refused to bulge.
Drive me tC Liverpool street, You
can't refuse fare said the passen-
GER.
Cant l? Get out of my cab" re-
torted the driver.
A policeman pushed his way through
the crowd, with whats ali thiS?'
"T1e refuses to get out of my cab
"EIe refuses to drive me- was the
shouted chorus of driver and fare.
The policeman began to make notes
I do you wish to prosecutor he ask
ed the passenger.
mo, | want to get to Liverpool
street. was the mild reply.
Stick to it," the spectators urged
the passenger.
The crowd soon blocked the street
| The driver leaned uncOncernedly
against the mudguard of his cab and
| lighted cigarette. The fare Il car
ed against the cushions. This cor
tinued for twenty minutes. The crowd
begar betting on the outcome. Odds
were offered on the driver.
well" said the passenger ar last,
rather weakly, 81 think I've taught
you lesson"
Not going, are you?' sneered the
criver.
Unfortunately, l have an appoint
ment," the fare said to the crowd as
he alighted, TRYING to cover his re-
| treat
The taXicab driver took his seat
triumphantly and with a mocking toot
Of his hcrn drove away. He still was
king
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
FOUND IN
WOMAN'S
BEDROOM
Remarkable Result of a Discovery
Made in Town in Georgia Last
Week.

Last Tuesday night, just before day
light woman in Quitman, Georgia,
found in her bedroom drove of mos
quitoes AS quickly as possible, she
arose, got her bottle of Torment" and
began spraying it around In less than
twenty minutes every mosquito was 4
corpse. You will have the same ex-
perience if you will try it for mosaui-
toes and flies. Torment is a new prep
aration, manufactured by the G. b.
Williams Company, Quitman, Ga 1t
is sure death to flies and mosquitoes,
will not stain clothing nor furniture,
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
FORWARD STEP IN
DOOLING DISTRICT

Vienna News; The first School Dis
trict in this county to call bond
election for the purpose Of erecting
school-building is the Dooling Dis
trict. The enterprising progressive
men of that district realizing that
there is nj institution that makes
for improvement and progress in a
community like a good school, set
to work in a business-like way to OBJ
tain one that would be credit to
them. An election was called for the
3Oth of June for the purpose of de-
termining whether or not bonds chould
issue for 100000 for the purpose
of building and equipping school
house.
The result of the election was a
splendid tribute to the fine spirit that
exists in that district. Not dissenting
vote was cast The requirements Of
the law in matter of this kind are
being complied with as eXpeditiously
as possible and as soon as bonds are
sold, the preliminary work of start
ing the actual construction will be-
gin.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
THOSE LIBERTY BONDS
WERE CAUSE OF 1T ALL

Washington, July 12.-The continu'
alton of high prices may be expected
at least until the Liberty Bonds issued
during the war are paid off, Hcpresen-
tative Osborne of California, predict
ed today
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
R-34 IS NOW NEARING
WEST COAST OF IRELAND

London, July 12.-Thc R.34 was ap-
proximately three hundred and sixty
miles off the Irish coast at eleven
o'clock today, Greenwich time, accord
ing to a message to the wireless press.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, e.
SUNDAY, JULY THIRTEENTH

Rev. Frank. d. Hunt. Evangelist OF
the Macon Presbytery will preach
at 1870 A. NJ. and $50 p. M. ana
cordial invitation is given to every
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
Such Beautiful Voiles
AND WHAT WONDERFUL VALUES ARE
BEING DEFERRED FOR MONDAY

They come and go. AS soon as one iot disappears
another is waiting to take its place. Throughout
the summer season it is one continuous flow OF
dainty Washables.
And, maybe you have wondered why it is that
our values are always so tempting; why they are
plainly more attractive than can be had at other
stores. \ N1l@sAk
There's reason OF course-a good one, else we
could not maintain the lead that we do
We bought wisely-bought early, and saved.
The significance of our early purchasing is CON
tanned in the specials that are offered here tomol
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
one to worship with US.

Immediately after the mon nb
service a congregational Conference
will be held for the purpose of TAX
ng a steps towards calling a pastor
and every member of this church and
congregation, is urged to be present.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
35c VALUE 19c

Real high grade materials, beautiful designs
and colols the most charming fabrics for hot
weather frocbs. In the collection are hundreds OF
the prettest patterns you could imagine. You
must see Them
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
75c VALUE SOC

And not just few pieces but thousands OF
yards of the most delightful printed voiles you will
see anywhere An extensive collection Of print
ed novelties that overtops anything you will hl.Cl
at the price.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13
S1.OO VALUE 89c

These are, of course, the very cream OF the
looms, the most beautiful patterns and gorgeous
color combinations that were ever printed on cot
ton. The texture is so fine and sheer that they
eXccllcd in appearance only by the finest silks.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-07-13

and is absolutely harmless to human
beings. Sold by all wholesale and re-
tail dealers. Price. 25c a bottle.
Fer Sale BY Jennings Drug Store.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
TIL .IFT p AR HERITGAE
Congressman n toward, in Signed State
ment. Tells OF Benefits Of
Saving

~Governmen. securities afford the
SAT- 81 and most practical investment
in the wOrll. aid 4 pre- entGtive
William 5. Howard. Of Georgia.
War Savings Stamp Is a pronlisory
note for Sc II redeemed 90 maturity.
or OF the original cost OF the stamp
plus accrued interest if rrf ed be-
fore maturity
1t was only after America entered
the great world conflict that the small
wage Garner in this country has been
afforded the opportunity of investing
in government securities. OF becoming
CO partners with the government. That
there are today more than 20.O0u 600
holders Of government securities, as
compared with 3.O0o 900 before the
war is fact shich speak for 1t
self
When you buy War Savings
Stamp you are helping the govern
ment To be able TO make a loan I'd
the government. even a. small as the
sun represented by a War Savings
Stamp. Is a proof of patriotism and
also q practical manifestation OF thar
spirit Of national thrift and individual
savings which has come to Us as a
permanent heritage from the war
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
WHEN A KISS Is A KISS

"Klss" comes from the Anglo-Saxon
-Cyssan"
A modest maiden should al once re-
turn kiss.
Britons are alleged 10 be the worst
kissers and Italians the best.
A kiss once formed an authorized
part of the marriage ceremony.
kissing In railway carriages was pro-
hlbited In Bavaria before the war.
Pilgrims never kissed the pope's
toe; they kissed cross embroidered
ON the papal slipper.
To kiss the gunner's daughter" on
board ship means 20 b. tied to the
breech of a cannon and hOgged.
To kiss the book" when taking the
oath In IA court Of Justice IS not neces
sary 10 the validity OF the oath.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
COY. 2. D. GARDINER

A wholesome and much needed les
son has been taught the American
people BY the government in the yari-
Gus loan and thrift campaigns which
have been launched within the past
two years
The War Savings Stamp campaign
should appeal especially 10 the salary
and wage Garner. man and woman
girl and boy. as an incentive 10 saw
ing and Investment The War Sav-
ings Stamp affords the readiest means
OF investment and the most frequent
and largest returns IN interest As a
boy ! would have hailed with delight
such an opportunity 10 invest my
small earnings
A a word OF business advice 20 the
American boy and girl. | would say:
out Of y0Ir earnings. save something
each week and make your savings
earn money for you by investing them
in War Savings Stamps.
FREDERICK D. GARDNER.
Governor OF Missouri.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS.

Every land owner. controller AMI
manager of lands bordering and abut-
ting ON the public highways Of this
county. FOR the distance which their
land 80 abuts or borders. are hereby
notified 20 cut. clear away remove and
carry from alongside the said public
highway. an brushes weeds. shrubs
and over-hanging trees. and all otncr
such Instructions along said highway
and keep all hedge fences along said
highway SO trimmed and cut AT all
times so that same will not be more
than i've feet high. You are further
warned that unless the above prOvis-
ions shall be complied with hy the lst
day Of August that warrants will be-
issued and penalty inflicted on each
and every violatOr of the law.-R Y
MCCONNELL, County Road Engineer
T-3lc
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
SOME FIGURES

Down Ia washington some OF those
experts who are masters of figures
and who have a mind attuned 10 sta
tistics. frequently dig up some queer
things. one of this type has figured
out that the total wealth OF the United
States is OO.0O0 zoe. 600 Then he
figures out the new We lth produced
annually. which he terms net in
come" This gets in,o diz figures.
too He estimates that l-r year the
national wealth increased some SlS.-
600. 600 600, which he admits is going
faster than the normal Another
Washington official points out that
one of the best ways to conserve this
national income in wealth Is for in
dividuals TO buy War Stamps.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
INTERESTING BRIEFS

Massachusetts, is revivIng wheat
raising
Michigan is increasing sheep pro
ductioD.
Washington. n. G.. will enfore
echOOl vaccinations.
The appetite OF sea gull Is said
TO be ten fish every "A hours.
II has been computed that a nan
drinks one ton of water In the course
of one year.
OF the great quantity OF silk pro
duced by China and Japan. twO-thlrds
u retained for home use.
OF 1000 species OF flowers. 2si arc
white. 223 yellOws. 223 red. IA blue,
az violet. 30 green. Il orange.
The age OF a fish NAV be deter
mined by counting the lines In the
scales. which are said to be OF annual
growth.
In eastern Alabama alone II T. es-
umated that the available water
power still Embarrassed represents he
annual equivalent of 100000 tons Of
coal-worth today nearly S10.O0OO0O.
Some OF the members of the Pari-
sian detective force are supplied with
spectacles provided with an arrange
ment of tiny mirrors. by which they
are enabled to see behind them On
either side
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
UGH! CAL0MEL MAKES
YOU DEATHLY SICK
stop using dangerous drug before
IL salivates you,
Its horrible!

You're bilious. sluggish. constipated
ana believe you need vile. dangerous
cnlomel to start your liver and clean
your bowels.
Here's my guaranteed Ask your
druggist for a bottle Of Dodson's Liver
Tone and take "a spoonful tonight II
u don't start your liver and straighten
you right up better then Cal0mel and
without gripping or making you sick /
want you to 90 back % the store and
get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
you will feel weak and sick md nau-
~ ated. Don't lose a days work. Take
spoonful of harmless. vegetable DOd-
sons Liver Tone tonight and wake up
feeling great Its perfectly harmless
80 give IL 20 your children any time
IL can't salivate. so let them eat any
thing afterwards adv.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
HOw's This (?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halrs Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
BY catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
i've years. and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expeliing the Pol
>on from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will se. A
great Improvement In your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine M once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
r. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. TIC
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
heo-naFed Heroes Numerous
A''1one Men Wearing Military
decorations Denotinq Nerve

"neer Tor pluck" Is an old saving
which would seem IN be coper,,a1 g.
the pes'owal Of military decorations
io' 1T was in the ruined
Fa""' VI uernolisned Ypres last Christ
ii'as Eve writes "A British officer IN
Lohoon Answers. 'that | was first i'm
pressed BY the large number OF red
naireu men who were receiving the
military medal ''''
"oe mat afternoon 7 have noted
tne c"nipiexion Of every officer and
plah wearing a military decoration. and
the impression made al YpreS has been
.'rens .hened In consequence. There
must be something IN the old saving
ior wherever soldiers are gathered to-
se'"e' uhere Il Il red haired berib-
Doheu man In the midst of them.
ahe our most famous fighting d.
sisioii-ihe Invincible Flfty-frst. This
So'hp"sed almost entirely of High
laho troops. and the Iiehlander- are
nearly all full-blooded blondes DF
course there are dark haired heroes
IN plenty, but nevertheless red hair
and pluck would seem 10 be svu6nv-
nous Red hair Is common among
our most daring airmen. and although
] cannot say how many holders Of the
'ic'oria Gross sport ruddy locks am
prepared 10 wager that they form q
large percentage.
scientists say that red hair Is caus-
ed by large proportion Of iron IN
fne system. and certainly carrots and
freckies have been worn by men OF
IRON while doing the work - men IN
the devils own war"
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
You Do More Work

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out of everything when your
blood IS IN good condition Impurities in
the blood have a very depressing effect on
the system. causing weakness. laziness.
nervousness and sickness
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality BY Purifying
and Enriching the Blood When you feel
its strengthening. invigoratirg effect. see
how Il brings color % the cheeks and how
II improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
IS not a patent medicine. IL is simply
lRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
80 pleasant even children like H. The
blood needs Quinine % Purify IL and IRON
90 Enrich IL. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail u drive out impurities in
the blood
The Strcneth-Creating Power Of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made IL
the favorite tonic in thousands Of homes.
More than thirty-hve years ago. folks
would ride a long distance 20 get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when
member Of their family had Malaria or
needed a bodybuilding. Strengthening
tonic. The formula IS Just the same to-
day. and you can get II from any drug
store. 6Oc per bottle.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
QUIET THOUGHTS

II Is often unwise for a man to be
rs funny as he can
Why isn't II genuine sarcasm 10 call
some servants "helpr'
At life's banquet the scum Is often
mistaken for the cream.
Some folks have no time To think
because they talk SO much
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

All children troubled with worms have un-
healthy color. which indicates poor blood. and n
rule there Is more or less stom-ch disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. inn
prove the digestion. and act as General Strength
ening Tonic 20 the whole system Nature will then
throw on or dispei the worms. and the Child will be
N perfect health Pleasant 20 take eoc bottle
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
FLIES NEVER BOTHER.

In the summer flies worry an ami
NAL Get bottle Of Farris' Healing
Remedy-costs but 5Oc-makes a pint
worth s. Apply IL 20 the wound Flies
viii not bother it. Get IL today. You
may need Il tomorrow. We sell TT.
+. Case. adv
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Rhubarb Betty.

Spread butter on small squares OF
bread. line the bottom OF a pyrex dish
with the bread and cover with canned
rhubarb that has been properly sweet
ened- A few raisins finely chopped
may be added. with "A grating OF nut
meg or spice. such as cinnamon
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
MARKETING HOGS.

beats buying them. Steve Hoover. Mt
Pleasant. Iowa, writes. Commenced
feeding my herd OF about 100 hogs y.
a. Thomas Hog Powder over two
months ago. Fifty were sick and OF
feed Nearby herds had cholera. / did
not lose One-they are well and grow
ing fast. -. T.. Case.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Tomato and Barley Soup.

Put four tablespoonfuls of sweet
butter fat in a saucepan and add two
mediurn-sized onions finely chopped,
and fry until tender. Then add two
quarts OF boiling water. one quart OF
canned tomatoes. one cup of pearl bar
ley and seasoning of salt and pepper
TO taste Cook for three hours over u
slow fire.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
FIRE ENTINGUIsHERS.

Can get any kind Of Fire Extinguish.
er. FOR residence or business housc. lny
size. All approved by National Board
OF fire underwriters. Price Sl35O up.
Pat Posey g-I-.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Candicd Vans.

Parboil three medium-sized sweet
potatoes until nearly tender. then peel
and slice lengthwiSe. Lay In shall
low pan Of pyrex or earthenware and
cover with one 10 one and a half cup
fuls Of canned peach sirup and dot
with bits of butter. using two table
spoonfuls. Bake for 30 minutes In a
moderate oven Brown I'm a hot oven
or under the broiler flame.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Fruit rapioca.

Soak three-quarters of a cupful OF
pearl tapioca In water 10 cover for one
hour. Add one-half teaspoouful Of
salt and put into a double boiler; add
four tablespOonfuls of sugar aud cook
until transparent and soft. stirring fire.
quently. Add a little more water II too
stiff. then add one-half cupful Of cur
rant or grape jelly and stir until dis
solved. Serve cold IN "A glass dish with
cream.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

work is pleasufe- -. = - ,,-tat
who have any trouble OF TINS kihu Cnas
Lydia r. Pinkham's segetapie III, 10
nor,nd has done for me. - NELLIE r.
BRrTTrNcHAM. 600 Calverton Rd-, Baiti-
more. Md. 90
IL Is only natural for any woman 20
dread the thought of an OPERATION 90
many women have been restored 70
health by this famous remedy. Lydis =,
win paw any woman who suffers from on
sucb ailments 10 consider trying II be-
fore submitting to such trying oraeai.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Mothers Cook Book

The nrst requirement for food nutrition
Is an adequate supply Of fuel FOR All body
activities This must be accornpan anied by
or include those substances which serve
10 buiid I'D the organism and maintain Il
IN repair. constituting a so-calIed bal
anced diet
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
WORDS OF WISE MEN

Self-reSpect has more self-re- .
I lance than self-assertion--
Round Table.
\ self suspicion Of hypocrisy :
is good evidence of sincerity
: Hannah More.
The negative part ~ con
! ver~ation h often as important
! as It's positive.-Winthrop.
! Truth is the apostle before
whom every cowardly Felix
Z trembles. Wendell Phillips
All persons are not discreet
enough to know how 10 take
things by the right handle.-
Cervantes.
Self-respect viii 90 10 begin
with. but self-ahnesation IS the
I only consummute virtue
Round Table.
-F--E a a n 4. a a a. n A a LII IL
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Nice Building Lot For Sale. In South
ern Heights one of the choice lots OF
the addition Size G2izx1JO feet. Con
crete walks. electric light. telephone.
water. sewer az front of lot. IL inter-
ested call at this office tip.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
Pineapple Dessert

110kd rounds Of bread with butter
and cover with rounds Of pineapple
set In the oven. adding some OF the
Juice 10 soften the bread. When well
heated serve with a spoonful OF jelly
in the center of each pineapple round
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

vOusneSs and nead-
aches and every
month would have 10
stay in bed most of
the time. Treat
ments would relieve
me for a time but
my doctor was al
ways urging me To
have an operation
NV sister asked me
TO try Lydia f. Pink
n a ms Vegetable
Compound b e 4 or .
consenting to a n
Operation. i took
FIVE bottles of il and
il has completely
cured me and my
IL - rrsnrsflI
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
fiabitual Constipation Cured
in ~ to ~ Davs

-LAx-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation II relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA TO 2i days
TO induce regular action IL Stimulates and
Regulates Very Pleasant to Take. 60c
per bottle.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

To be brave T. not merely not To pe
afraid. Courage Is that compacthesS
and clear Conference Of All man
faculties and powers which make M
mnnhood single operative unit In
the world.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Love Of good T. like clear ana Oehu-
tifui water. but when Il i Joined with
hate of evil II becomes Ike steain-
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Strayed: Dappled gray mare mule,
age about 10 years. between IA and 10
hands. Reward Notify j. NJ Eel,
Rid @, Hickman TIC
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Women In Sweden have been per
mifted to take the higher university
degrees sinee lSS2.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
DOCTOR URGED
AN OPERATION
Instead I took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
and Was Cured.

Baltimore. Md" Nearly four years
I suffered from organic troubles, ner-
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
TAX BOOKS READY.

County Clerk -. e. Henry has finish
ell the task Of preparing the tax books
for Fulton county for the 1919 taxes
aud same have been turned over 10
Sheriff Walker. Those desiring 20 do
So can pay now and avoid the rush.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

The divine right ~ kings may nave
been a plea for feeble tyrants. but the
divine right of government l. the Key
stone of human progress. and without
n governments sink into police ana
nation Is degraded into a mob
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Simple Dishes, Good for the Children.
A delicious and easily dIgested des-
sert is:
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

Nothing sharpens the arrow OF sar
casIu 50 keenly as the courtesy that
polishes it: no reproach is like that
We clothe with "A smile and present
with a bow Chicago Evening Post.
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24
COLLECTED WISDOM

There f. no school Ike the sehoo.
Of experience. except the schooi oi
other folks experience.
Nature 4 rag merchant WI.
works up every shred and odd anu
end into new creations
The Hickman courier., 1919-07-24

'Klss" comes from the Anglo-Saxol
-Cyssan."