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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The earnings of the federal farm loan
banks during the six months ended Novem-
Der 1st were $858,033, gain of more than
$3.50, 900 over the previous half-year's earn
ings, and an increase of about $650,OO0 over
the corresponding six months a year ago.
Since November /, 1918, the banks have
refunded $572,569 to the government, re-
ducing the governments holding of stock
to S7,693,24O.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Those two notables, Joe Brown and Hoke
Smith, are now targets for the press of the
state, reminding one of ten years ago when
they were political antagonists. The critics of
each are much the same as then, and shows
that time hes not entirely healed the old
sores. Georgia has no ADLER men than "Big
Hoke" and Little Joe.''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The response to the appeal for the Empty
Stocking Fund was prompt and generous,
and the committee who distributed the gifts
are so grateful that they wish The News to
give for them public acknowledgment OF
the beautiful spirit in which the donations
were given. They were not charity gifts,
but an expression of the love of Dawson peo-
nile for the unfortunate of their friends and
neighbors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Representative ID. r, Anthony, of Kan
sas, is republican, and a newspaper pub
Usher. He is practical printer, and he has
introduced q bill to limit the size of news
papers and other periodicals. If the con-
gress has the power to limit the size of the
newspaper then the congress has the power
to fix the subscription price and the adver-
Using rates of the newspaper.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Mr.. McAdoo got along fine in his state
ment about the coal operators making such
an enormous profit until some fellow with
recollection reminded the public that the
prices were fixed by McAdoo and his asso-
ciates. The subject is now distasteful.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The coal strike is not settled. 1t is sus-
pended by an armistice which has prospect
if not a promise behind it that miners and
operators will retain their advantage over
the consuming public.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The Lord made Adam and Eve full grown
and put them in beautiful place where
they didn't need to work; and at the very
outset they began to raise hell. Then He
made them go to work If you feel you are
about to break loose, go to work
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

skunk got into country school house
during the night and vacation of week
was taken without legal authority. The pu-
pills say that the vacation was worthless be-
cause there was no one to play with.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Makes yourselves nests of pleasant
thoughts None of us know, for none of
us have been taught in early youth, what
fairy places we may build of beautiful
thoughts-proof against all adversely.
Bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble
histories, faithful sayings, treasure hous-
es of precious and restful thoughts which
care cannot disturb, nor pain make
gloomy, nor poverty take away from US
houses built without hands, for our
souls to live in -Ruskin.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

A New Year resolution that every loyal
Dawsonian should make is to stand by the
Chamber of Commerce, and make, 1920 the
best year in the history of the city. 1t can
and will be done if you will do your part
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Congressman Hull makes the fiat accusa-
ton that there was graft in the building of
the Dixie highway at Camp Knox. 1t is said
the road cost the United States government
$150,000 mile. Graft or no graft, that's a
whale of price to pay for just one mile of
road.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30
LOOK HERE, GIRLS!

Cordele Sentinel: The statement that nine
out of ten Wesleyan college girls marry
soon after graduation may not be intended
as an advertisement. but it may help to ac-
count for the fact that the dormitories and
campus of that institution are so full of the
beauties that room can be found for no
more.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Christmas week in Dawson was a sober,
safe and sane holiday season that brought
the people close together and filled each
heart with high hopes to meet the duties and
responsibilities of the New Year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

We used to complain because the things
were low, and now we complain because
they are high.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"

May the New Year be happy one to you,
Happy to many more whose happiness de-
ponds on you,
So may each year be happier than the last,
And not the meanest of our brethren and
sisterhood
Debarred their rightful share in what
Our great creator formed them to enjoy.
Dickens.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

A few years ago, when we were Coming
up" young men paid for the privilege of
learning a trade. Now they want $50 a
week for doing it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

There used to be an expression, ats a
shame to take the money" But nobody is
using it these days. Everybody seems afraid
they are not taking enough.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The Germans, since the war, have launch
ed at Hamburg the greatest merchant ship
ever built, while we, since the war, have
launched nothing but trouble.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Remember the old days when the water
used to freeze in the bucket in the kitchen
and in the pitcher on the wash stand over
night? "Them were the days"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The most optimistic people we ever heard
of are the liquor men who are still hoping
to have 'wet spell" before January 10th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

The News sends greeting to every one of
its exchanges. May the New Year bring
them prosperity and other good things they
so richly deserve.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

A Missouri wife who fed with another
man explained her conduct by saying she
was taking vacation. Wonder she did not
say she was on strike.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-12-30

Some species of insects are in state of
maturity thirty minutes after birth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08

to live, Men won't stay here and work for
the best interests Of all concerned if they,and
their families are not conlfortablysa6d suit
ably CHARTERED. This is graxspsituation and
calls for instant recognition and positive ac-
'tion by those WI 70 aHsin position, financial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
EverriingG1at
He Got a Dollar Back

They are telling funny story on
one member OF a party who went to
New York last week to examine new
kind Of road material. About ten men
from Fairinont stopped at the Penn.
sylyania hotel in New York and were
given very good time at the expense
pf the company who wants to sell this
road material for use on Marion cour.
~ roads. This gentleman, report says,
did not have as good a time as the 9th.
sr gentlemen because he had a hen at
home who was about to come off her
nest and present to the world a dozen
Or so fine chicks. Worried for fear
the hen would not wait until his return
10 have her coming off party-and ad.
1itionally a little out of sorts on &C.
count of slight indisposition; this gen.
tIeman could not eat the fine dinner
which the road company was paying
Tor at the rate of SIS plate each,-so
hnmor goes. One of the jokers in the
party who is accustomed to pulling off
stunts at every opportunity, becko1ed
10 a colored waiter. Here, George
Jays the Joker, you take this dollar
bill to that gentleman over there and
tell him he gets his money back when
ne cant eat!'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
MIDGET Blue Stars.

Did you ever see an immense bed
of for-get-me-nots? There is one out
at Locust avenue and Seventh street.
This tiny blue flower looks best grow
ing with many more of its kind Just
at twilight when thousands OF then,
twinkle like midget stars they are 50
very beautiful that it is not difficult
to sever the tie which binds US to hu.
man, perishable things and so drifting
into sort of dreamy fairy land, quite
away from bothersome thoughts. So
many forget.me-nots all together look
in an evening light like faint blue
stars hung on invisible threads, pro.
tccted everywhere by the many green
leaves which belong to them. Picked
and put in vases, one sees too much
leaf and the flower is so small that it
lies lost among them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08

night and their round yellow faces lie
close and many on lawns and :hIlaaAes
and vacant lots. The dandelion is said
to be common flower. It's a very
beautiful one at that. The children
are already picking large bouquets
and taking them to teacher and moth.
er-teacher first. They may not be
appreciated and later on they will be
completely ignored but tr1ly-aren'r
they pretty at this time OF the year?
They are wise round moons for they
come before we have a chance to gath.
er other wild growths. In this way,
comparison does not show them up
detr1mentally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
Figures Don't Lie

The dozens and even hundreds of families
who are this very day seeking houses-try-
ing to rent or trying to buy and in most cases
eager to do anything within reasonable pos
sibility to secure place they may bless with
the name "home"-give the strongest evil
dence to prove that there must be houses
built just as fast as plans, materials and labor
can be assembled.
This is far from trivial matter. It's no joke
to be without satisfactory place in which
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
A Moon Cradle and . BABY star.

Have you noticed particularly that
the new moon grows a wider slice
each night? During the past week n
beautiful star-so very large and
bright-has been located Just above
the center Of that curved, slim moon
cradle. Picture postal cards often
show such moon with Just such q
star. It looks rather unnatural on a
postal card. II you've ever doubted
that part OF a moon was ever so
curved that a single star might easily
fall back a few inches into safe pro.
tection-watch the sky during the
next few nights.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
Miller SCHOOL has
Fine PLAYGROUND.
Earth viii Be Rolled and
Put Into Shape This
Week.

Soon the Miller school playground
win be IN fine condition for the young
Fters. During this week the plot 300
feet vide by so feet which has been
laid out will be rolled.
While the janEEors OF the various
schools had vacation as result OF
the flu epidemic last fall they assem-.
bled at the Miller school and put the
playground into fine shape. Several
hundred carloads Of dirt were depos-
tied there.
A baseball diamond will be laid out
and an outdoor basketball field will
be provided.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
irs Not Too Chilly for a natty down
dIiIy.

DaffodIs are springing up IN
many yard. On the streets on Sat
urdays one can usually buy them for
ten certs bunch. They are an addi-
ton to any home and there isn't bit
of excuse for not having vase OF
them in the center OF ones dining ia.
BILE. For every wrong, for every dis
appointment and for every d!scour.
agement there is always something
beautiful, something to bring back
hope and something bigger than trials
when flowers come to stay. This is
the time of the year when hope comes
hastily back again after long, dull
winter. Watch for the flowers of all
kinds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08

Recently, the facts Of the housing situation
were brSught to the attention of represen-
tative persons from every walk of life in
Fairmont The terrifying inadequacy of
present Accommodations; the shortage 1of
houses for rent or for sale; the insufficie1cy-
of quarters to serve the incoming artisans,
employees, and others who want to make
this city their home; the obstacle to Fair
mont's future growth a i'd prosperity iffrlen-
ty of houses are not provided quick -alI
are important facts nj Nv well knownlto all
citizens.
During the first needing of those Who are
interested in homes 10th for themselk les and,
for others one Of p irmont's most nSogresE
sive men said, "Faifmont needs $50 houses
right now to say nothing of the future which
will bring many new industries here crea-
ting still greater need for houses" state
ment which was confirmed by other >promi-
nent men but who added that the estimates
should be doubled and trebled
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
Faam1aoat Needs Houses

Fortunately many man have already pledged
and small proportion of the needed houses
are nov in pp6eess of construction. These
should be~eh the market for sale before the
Summer is ended, but they offer only minor
relief.
The matter calls for deeper thought.
Let us look at it from the viewpoint of the
man who is entitled to own home of his
own. Let us suppose you are one of the hun
dreds who are either renting house or some
other quarters you do not call your own. Let
us believe that you would like to be free and
independent. 1t us admit that you who are
reading these words want home of your
own and intend to have it some day.
AND THEN LET US SEE WHY THIS is
NOT THE VERY TIME OF ALL TIMES
TO ARRANGE FOR YOUR HOME! For
there is a wonderful opportunity right at
your finger tips-there is home for you if
you will get in touch with us and learn in
detail all we have to offer in the way of prop
critics of all kinds purchasable on arrange
ments most men can afford to make.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
IN EarlY summer Home.

a plain everyday sparrow is patch.
ing up last years nest on the front
II my house just over window. He's
selected very good location. The
window Is not only wide enough on the
top for the nest but overhanging is q
nice, large tree branch which will soon
oe full of cool, shady, leaves. That
ORD knows thing or two. He ha:
oeeii hanging about for two months u
see stllatno one else rented this house.
q one may Judge from preset acsiyi-
res the nest will soon hold bra
BRIDE and her wonderful eggs besides.
Eou can scarcely blame him for rent
ng early this spring for houses are
surely scarce.
Cleaning yellow.
Dandelions are growing everywhere.
they have popped up almost over.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08
THE PART WE PLAY


well
in
will quickly
ed
TENTION
FOR THEMSELVES OR MULTITUDE OTHERS HAVE
WHICH TO LIVE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08

GREAT movement forward toward increase property
N values building activities home development and HAPPINESS
~ has started in FAI2MONT. 1T CALLS FOR ACTION!
meet the crying for housing facilities every woman
with the spark OF civic loyalty in his her makeup should dig deeply
into pockets and bank the of home develop
men Farmont which must sweep all before it. If those
who have the power FORCE FAIRMONT FORWARD ion sin
cerey in this worthy will be long said that Famont
fails to provide proper living Accommodations for her guests
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-08

The Campaign to Encourage and Increase Home
mercial organization in Fair1nont Make i your
Business to get all the Facts in regard to this great
home building campaign. For full information as to
prices terms, etc. call at our office in the Fairmont
Hotel Building or any real estate agent build
ing contractor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-17
WHAT GOOD is WEALTH

if you are in poor health, il almost ev-
erything that you cat distresses you,
frequent headaches, pains in the stomach,
bad taste in the mouth, dark rings under
the eyes, ETC.? The fact is, life is not
worth living If you are chronic sufferer
from Indigestion and biliousness
When the stomach is out of order, the
liver not working properly, your heart is
obliged to do so much extra work, that
it causes palpitation, faintness, and if
not checked becomes dangerous.
To feel fresh and fit for your daily
duties, you must keep your stomach well,
your liver active, and the bowels regu-
lar; you can get into this healthy condi-
tion, by taking SEVEN BARKS; as a
digestive tonic, and stomach remedy, it
has no equal, and 80 years Of continuous
sale proves its wonderful merit
Get at the root OF your Indigestion and
constipation trouble by driving all poi
sons out of your system for good. No
matter how chronic your case is, you can
get quick relief by taking natures rem
edy, SEVEN BARKS; one bottle costing
soc will prove its value. After you have
proven its wonderful efficiency, you will
never be without it. Ask your druggist
for it.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-17
RED FLOODED
PEOPLE live
The LONGEST

Red blooded people retain their youth
and vigor until late in life because red
blood ages slowly.
A child with impure blood seems
old, while an old man with pure red
ironlzed blood seems young.
Impure blood clogs the system with
waste matters, rapidly ageing body.
mind and spirit.
Pure blood is red blood, rich IN Iron
and Phosphates with power to rid itself
OF waste matter and able to carry life
giving oxygen to every cell and nerve.
1t makes both young and old bright,
happy, keen, and interested in life. This
is the blood you need, every day OF your
life, the rich red blood made by pure
food, fresh air, restful sleep and "phos-
plated Iron the red blood and nerve
builder.
Phosphated Iron enriches your blood
and nerves, putting them in shape for
work. Improves your color, Increases
your appetite and gives you strength,
vigor and power TO enjoy both work
and pleasure. makes you feel like do
Ing things once more.
Phosphated Iron Is prescribed by lead
Ing doctors for all who are worn out.
run down, nervous. weak and thin
blooded people in all walks OF life, they
have learned to depend on it for honest
results.
Special Notice--To insure physicians
and their patients receiving the genu-
inc Phosphated Iron, we have put In
capsules only, SO do not allow dealers
to substitute pills or tablets, insist on
the genuine, in capsules only.
e. A. Drown. the druggist, and leading drus,
gists everywhere.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-17
RANDOLPH

The meeting of the Christian Broth.
erhood was well attended at the parish
house on Monday night, and following
the usual supper, an arrangement had
been made to have a talk, given by
Charles Noakes, returned Canadian
soldier and he had made preparations for
this, but he was detained at the Hood
milk plant, where he has a position, so
was unable to be present. Henry Vail,
also soldier, who has seen much over
seas service and who was present, was
asked to give talk, which he did with
out any preparation, but which was thor
oughly enjoyed by all present. Mr.. Vail
closed his furlough the following day,
but his presence that evening proved a
pleasure to ALL His talk included his
experience while overseas in service,
where he has been at the front for sew
eral months.
Mrs. $. G. Gabrielle was i'll South Roy
alton on Tuesday to attend the funeral
of the late Mrs. Selden Brooks, who had
been i'll for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Greene have closed
their boarding house for the next two
weeks and gone to Lawrence, Mass,
where they will visit Mrs. Greene's sis
ter Mrs. A. F. Grover. They will also
attend the wedding of Miss Una Grover
and Elton Stevens, son of c. c. Stevens
of this place, which takes place at the
Grover home Thursday, April II. Both
parties have friends here, and the groom
attended the Randolph high school, and
for years lived in town. Many friends
will extend to them best wishes for fu-
ture happiness.
Mrs. w. s. S. Buck, who was very ill
Monday night with acute Indigestion, is
better, and is expected to improve stead.
lily.
The telephone service was not dis
turbed here this week, and it is expected
that all will move along after the usual
order in the local office. The nearby
towns are not yet affected.
Miss Adelena Clifford of Bethel made
business trip here on Wednesday.
Judge Stow of Chelsea was in town
on Tuesday and Wednesday attending
TO probate court business.
Fisher, the young son of Mr. and Mrs.
d. H. Chadwick, who underwent an oper.
alton for appendicitis Saturday, is now
thought to be doing well.
1t is understood that Miss May Tyo,
who has been at work in the Bell store
for several months, will close her en-
gagement there with the end of this
week
Mrs Emogene S. Buck, past president
of the Rebekah assembly, has been rec
commended by her home lodge, Fern Re-
bekah lodge, to receive the decoration Of
chivalry at the coming state meeting,
which is to be held in Burlington May IL
to To- This honor has been recommended
by the local lodge in appreciation for her
loyal and faithful work and the assist
ancc she has in the past given her Re-
bekah friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-17
Ask Cran'ma, She Knows

Our grsndmotnefs know that millions Of PEG
PIE children and adults, have worms, either in
stornach or bowels. This trouble is just AS fire.
aucnt now as it ever was, but people don't
know it Ask Grandma she knows
Roxbury Mass grandmother writes 10
DR.. j. r. True & Co, Auburn. Me. saying; Il
have always used your Or. Trues Elixir for
my children. and they are all healthy and well
to-day.
Il put great faith in your msdicine and one
of my children dying The doctor said she
could not live until morning, and ! ran out to
the drug store, got bottle Of True's Elixir.
was so excited | gave her the half of the bottle
at once and at night | gave her the other half.
thought it's either kill or cure. for the doc
tor says she Is dying anyway but she did not
die. She went TO sleep. the first sleep for a
week. and the next morning she passed two
worms. red in color six inches long. The doc
tor came to If she was dead. but he ran out
pretty quick, as she was sitting in her chair
eating bowl Of oatmeal and milk That was
twenty-four years ago and now she has a baby
girl Of her own, seven months old who rs also
using the Elixir"
Take DR.. True's Elixir-give II to your chill
drenThe Great Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-17
NORTHFfELD

Sergt. Daniel W. johnson has been
spending a few days in town, guest al
the home OF his father, Dr. Daniel John
son. Sergt. johnson is member of the
363d t. S. infantry and has only recent.
" returned from overseas.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. $. Richmond, who
have been spending the winter in Cali.
fornia, have returned to their home in
town. They spent few days with their
son, Harold Richmond, and wife in New
York
Mrs. Margaret Mccormack, who has
been spending the winter with her
daughter Mrs. Mary Austin in Glens
Falls, n. y, has returned to her home in
town.
Mrs. B. A. Collins, who has been in
the ssnatorium in Randolph recovering
from a surgical operation, has so far re.
covered as to be able to return home
She was accompanied by her daughter
Miss Frances Collins, who is having a
short vacation from her school in Spring.
field, Mass.
Dr. j. II. Judkins was in New York
City recently and attended the 63d an
nual convention Of Theta Chi frater-
mites held at the Hotel Aston. A new
chapter was instituted at the University
of Pittsburg, making total of 26 chap
tiers, showing the prosperity of this ma.
tional fraternity.
Mrs. J. j. Leonard, who has been in
town for several weeks, has returned to
Red Banks, N. j. She was accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. r. A. Jones, who
will spend some time with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pliny LaForest are par
ents of son, born April r.
Rev. G. Fl. Redding, pastor of the
Methodist church, is in Boston this week
in the interest of the Methodist cente.
nary