davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Mortality Is Decreasing.

An encouraging decrease in the mortality
for the year 1920 is reported by the Metro
politan Life Insurance company in presenting
some figures from its industrial departments,
in which wage earners are insured. The death
rate for the year was 81 per 1000, which is
9 per cent less than the 1919 rate and % per
cent lower than the 1911 rate, The improve
ment is accounted for by marked declines in
mortality from tuberculosis, influenza pneu-
monia and accidents. The mortality from tu-
berculosis in 1920 was 1879 per cent reduc-
ton Of 40 per cent since 1911. Mortality from
infuenza-pneumonia was u per cent lower
in 1920 than in 1919, and from all accidents
10 per cent lower
While the average mortality rate has been
decreasing the number of deaths from auto
mobile accidents has been increasing. The
death rate among the wage earners insured
by this company during the year 1920 was
1919 per 1000 which is a higher figure than
ever before recorded in the statistics of this
group. The fatality list chargeable to the au-
tomobile is now longer than that Tor num-
Der of other causes considered at one time
the scourges of the American population. 1t
is now higher than the rates for any OF the
other principal causes of accidental death.
Based on the companys figures, it is esti-
mated that in the whole United States and
Canada nearly $4,000 deaths in 1920 resulted
from automobile accidents and injuries.
Carelessness and high speed the causes
Of the greater number of automobile acct
dents, and no amount of education so far has
served to instill common sense in the mind
of careless drivers Nevertheless, the campaign
for greater safety must be continued and ev-
cry precaution possible taken to reduce the
fatalities from this cause.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
The Liberty Bonds.

The statement is frequently encountered
that nearly all the liberty bonds have passed
from the original purchasers into the hands
of spectators. Reliable estimates are to the
effect that only about rs per cent OF these
bond issues remain in the hands of the first
purchasers. Spectators doubtless have &C
quired share of the Is per cent but the
banks also are carrying a good many Of
them. Dawson bankers say that Consdera-
bic holdings of liberty bond issues are still
in the hands of individual owners in this
part of the country. Millions of dollars worth
of bonds of the fourth liberty loan are now
being exchanged for the permanent bonds OF
this issue. 1t will pay anyone who has any
of these bonds to retain possession OF them.
While the present market price is below par
interest is paid on par value, and at maturity
they will be redeemed at their face value.
They are as good as gold, as all of Uncle
Sans obligations are.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Spending Public Money.

Secretary Mellon, in his little preachment
on economy, said "the people generally must
become more interested in saving the govern
ment's money than in spending it." The Chi
cago Daily News is moved to inquire How
many persons ever think of saving the gov
ernments money!" Generally it is the other
way. The government, state as we'll as nation
al is thought OF as something to get an ap-
preparation out OF. If people realized they
were spending their own money perhaps they
would be less eager to spend it. Certainly,
we have no hope Of ever getting out from
under our tremendous loads OF debt, national
and state, unless we shall become more in
terested in saving public money than in
spending it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
THE FARMERS HOME.


A few DAYS later | visited a country home.
A modest quiet house sheltered by great trees
in circle OF field and meadow, gracious win
the promise of harvest-barns and cribs wen
filled and the old smoke-house odorous with
treasure-the fragrance OF pink and hollyhock
mingling with the aroma OF garden and or
chard and resonant with the hum OF bees
and poultry'S busy clucking-inslde the house
thrift and comfort and that cleanliness that
is next to godliness-the resttul beds, the
open fire place, the books and papers, and
the old clock that had held its steadfast pace
amid the frolic OF weddings, that had well
coined in steady measure the newborn DaOeS
OF the family, and kept company with the
watchers OF the sick bed, and had licked the
solemn requiem of the dead; and the we'll
worn Bible that, thumbed by fingers long
since stilled and blurred with tears OF eyes
long since closed, held the simple annals OF
the family and the heart and conscience OF
the home. Outside stood the master, strong
and wholesome and upright; wearing no
mans collar; with no mortgage on his root,
and no lien on his ripening harvest; pitching
his crops in his own wisdom, and selling
them in his own time in his own chosen
market; master of his lands and master OF
himself Near by stood his aged father, happy
in the heart and home of his son. And as they
started to the house the old mans hands
rested on the young mans shoulder, touching
it with the knighthood of the fourth com
mandment, and laying there the unSpeakable
blessing OF an honored and grateful father.
As they drew near the door the old mother
appeared; the sunset falling on her face,
softening its wrinkles and its tenderness
lighting up her patient eyes, and the rich mu-
sic of her heart trembling on her lips as in
simple phrase she welcomed her husband and
son OF their home. Beyond was the good wife,
true of touch and tender, happy, amid her
household cares, clean OF heart and con-
science, the helpmate and the buckler of her
husband. And the children, strong and sturdy,
trooping down the lane with the lowing herd,
or weary of simple sport, seeking, as truant
birds do, the quiet of the old home nest: |
saw the night descend on that home, falling
gently as from the wings of an unseen dove.
And the stars swarmed in the bending skies
the trees thrilled with the cricket's cry, the
restless birds called from the neighborng
wood, and the father, a simple man of God,
gathering the family about him, read the Bible
the old, old story of love and faith, and then
went down in prayer, the baby hidden amid
the folds OF its mothers dress, and closed the
record OF that simple day by calling down
the benediction OF God on the family and the
home Henry w. Grady.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Sending Jurors to Church.
From the Albany Herald

When Dougherty county trial jury in the
superior court found that it would be required
to hold a case under consideration overnight,
Judge w. c. Worri, who was presiding,
was asked if the jury might attend a movie
show in body. The court thought that would
be hardly proper, but be mentioned that it
was Wednesday, and that it would be quite
proper for the jury to attend prayer meeting
in body, under the care OF bailiff, if they
saw fit to do so, And the jury went. Prayer
meeting was not first choice, but the jurors
appear to have taken the view that it was
better than sitting up and looking at each
other during the interval between supper and
bedtime Thirteen men added to the average
midweek prayer service in the ~verage town
will rarely fail to attract attention, and earn
est preachers generally will probably hope
other courts will take tip from Judge Wor-
ril and send more juries to the churches on
Wednesday evenings.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Assistant Government y

| The assistant government" that has been
discovered in Washington by Mr. c. S. Bar
rett of Georgia, chairman OF the national
board of farm organizations, is nothing new.
! 1t is something that has been in existence for
good many years. The term customarily
applied to the specialists who constitute this
assistant government is lobbyists" A few
years ago some one invented the term "n-
visible government" to describe them, and
this expression had long and popular run.
1t was quite as descriptive and suggestive as
Mr. Barrett's assistant government
The lobbyist has been problem since the
memory of man runneth not to the contrary.
State legislatures and congress alike have
been bothered by it. The advisabity Of re-
stricting the activities of the lobbyist often
has been discussed, but no practicable method
of doing so has yet been devised 1t is rec
ognized that the right of the people to petit
ton their representatives and consult with
them as to proposed legislation is right
that cannot be safely denied. How to pre-
serve that right and at the same time put the
professional lobbyist out of business is prob
lem that no legislator has yet solved.
1t is undeniable that both congress and
state legislatures are subjected to great
pressure from the lobbyists of every descrip-
ton that infest the seats of government.
These bodies may be described as men en-
tirely surrounded by lobbyists who know ex-
actly what they want Perhaps no one who
has not yet served in a legislative capacity
and who has not become acquainted with the
nnerside of official life has any conception of
the strength and persistence of the lobbyist
As indicated by Mr. Barrett they represent
every conceivable interest that would be af-
fected by or is concerned in legislation. A
member of any legislative body needs to be
wise and discreet man if he is to preserve
his freedom and independence of action He
needs to be careful of his speech and of his
associations, for he knows not when he may
be speaking to a lobbyist.
Lobbying has become a trade business
and profession. AS Mr.. Barrett says, this
assistant government" is ''an association of
specialists" Men and women of especial quail
hCationS are chosen for the work. and they
are highly trained A good deal of their work
is done in the open, and much OF it is con-
cealed. They have perfected the business of
lobbying until it now may be said to be an
art
1t is not surprising and it is hardly to be
doubted that the lobbyists exert a more or
less powerful influence. The old hands at
legislation get to know the ways of the lob
byists and are not so susceptible to their wiles
but the new member is different 1t is diff
icult situation in which he finds himself when
he reaches his legislative seat, with lobbyists
in front and rear and all around him. He needs
to be resolute and courageous man in that
situation.
Probably at no time in the history of the
republic have legislators been so beseged by
the lobbyists as they are besieged at pres
emit The modern lobbyist is not only prob
lem, he is an evil How is the evil to be
abated or mitigated? Can any one tell?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Youthful Criminals.
From the Walton County News.

The Dawson News, very valuable ex-
change, speaking edtorially with reference to
The Boy Criminal" makes this statement:
The reasons advanced run the gamut from
lack OF home restraint to the growing and
we'll nigh universal contempt OF law. Lack
of proper education, improper motion pict-
ures, pool rooms, gambling, the pull that
crooks have with politicians, publication of
crime news, unemployment, laziness-these
are some Of the causes of the boy criminal
that are presented" Tremendously alarming
has been the record of Georgia within the
past year two in he matter of youthful
violators OF law. Hardly a day passes but
that some boy, barely out of his teens, has
committed some heinous almost unheard-of
crime. The time is when this should be
stopped.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
JOG ON. JEHOSAPHAT.

Road gets rougher every mile (Clucl0
Jog on, Jehosaphat, an show some style.
Mules gone lame an the hens won't lay;
Corn's way down an wheat don't pay
Hogs no better, steers too cheap;
Cows quit milking, meat won't keep;
Oats all heated, spuds all froze;
Fruit crops busted, wind still blows;
Sheep seem puny, an I'll be burned,
Rye fields flooded an the haystacks burned.
Looks some gloomy I'll admit Cluck)
Jog on, Jehosaphat, we amt down yit.
Goals in high an crops in low;
Rail rates doubled, got no show:
Moneys tghter-morals loose;
Bound to git us-whats the use?
Suns not shining as it should;
Moon amt lightin like it could
Air seems heavy, water punk:
Tests our mettle, shows yer spunk
No use stoppin' to debate-(Cluck)
Jog on, JehoSaphat, it's gettin' late.
Wheels all wobble, axle'S bent;
Dashboard's broken. top all rent;
One shaft splintered, tother says;
Seats all busted end-gate dragS;
Careful drvnl make it STILL
May hang tgether-blieve it will;
Trot-goSh ding ye-thats the stuff
Old traps movin' right good speed-( Cluck)
Jog on. Jehosaphat
You're some old steed.
Roads smoothed out til it don't seem true
Jog on, Jehosaphat, you pulled through.
By Request.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
"SHE TEMPTED ME"
From the Carrollton Free Press.

Every once in while some city minister
gets on the front page OF the big dailies by
making some sensational charge about Wo-
mems dresses Placing the label OF "temptress"
on the brow of womanhood is an old, old praC-
tice To our mind this is an insult to decent
womanhood. The disgusting yammering Of
every moral wastrel, every worthless down
and-out, and every sniveling masculine vamp
resolves itself into the nauseating whine,
"Woman caused my downfall" 1t is the rot
ten comeback of the time-wor excuse The
woman tempted me, and | did eat"
Recently a Philadelphia minister gave the
following orthodox figures for woman's
proper" dress: The skirt may be eight or
nine inches from the ground; the back of
the waist should not be more than three inch
es below the neck, and the front not more
than four inches below the neck; the sleeves
should come at least to the elbow; silk stock
ings are morally harmful.
What does that fellow know about it2 We
believe that the majority OF men will not
consider her evil and believe that she lies
i'll wait to wreck their immortal souls. On
the other hand, there are many men whose
mere lecherous gaze is proclamation to a wo-
man.
For our part, we believe it is the excep-
tonal instance where woman tempts man
to do anything but that which is good. When
Joan OF Arc sought the way OF the Cross she
wore skirts that came only to her knees. The
world has been overfed this libelous "she-
tempted-me" stuff, and it is coming to feel
only contempt for sartorial directions from
its pulpits and platforms.
The women we have known intimately pos
sessed souls filled with right longings, pure
aspirations whispering hopes. They have
been noble wives and mothers, and ii they
want to draw their skirts above the filth of
the streets and avoid the choking collars
that fool men wear we see no reason why
they should be scolded or blamed for what
is merely an exhibition OF good sense
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
Coolidge in the Cabinet.

Away back in 1849 Zachary Taylor Won
dered why the vice president was not a mem
Der OF the presidents cabinet. The hero of
Buena Vista regarded it waste OF material
not 10 obtain every service possible from the
man regarded by the people as qualified in
case of the presidents resignation or death
to succeed him. Yet, President Taylor did
not undertake the innovation. Only Presi-
dent Harding has had the courage to do so.
He has invited Mr.. Coolidge to sit in the
cabinet, and Mr.. Coolidge has accepted.
Mr. Harding thus gains for the nation two
distinct advantages He secures for himself
the advice of one of the ablest statesmen in
the country, man who has the courage of
his convictions; and to the senate the init
mate knowledge OF executive policies, which
will enable it to advise and consent more intel
ligently and efficiently. President Harding
will conserve the ability of man in an Of
fee which has lapsed into such "innocuous
desuetude" that it caused Mr.. Marshall to
declare the vice presidency to be crime.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

The word democracy for which the Ameri-
can hosts were assured they fought has not
materialized, and never will unless men think
in other terms than that OF money after the
last shot has been fired and the last murder
committed. Money must be exacted, but it
can never pay the tinest fraction of the pen
atty that justice demands That penalty is
unpayable, for human life and human suffer
ing have no equivalent in cash or territory
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
AMERICAS WAR LOSS IS NET.

From the Washington Post,
1t is evident that when the accounts are
cast up it will be found that the war involved
a net expense to the American people of be-
tween $30,000,000000 and $4,000 900.
Even this sum, vast as it is, gives but scant
idea of the real loss sustained in high prices,
interrupted commerce and industry and all
the various disturbances incident to the war
1t merely represents the cash paid out on
account OF war expenditures.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

The AMOUNT of money invested in autos
in Georgia is almost equal to the value of
one annual crop. And the cost OF operating
these cars with some allowance for depre
citation is about one-ffth of the value of an
entire CrOp
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Quail has been given lease of five years
by the Iowa legislature The people of Geor-
gia would not regret it if own legisla-
ture did likewise. Nor should the hunter re-
greet it. We need the quail for other pur-
poses than to grill over the fire. The quail is
one of the helpers on the farms and in the
gardens
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Inez McWhorter, the Georgia negress who
cooked for the Hardngs at Marion, was adj
mitted to the presence of the president be-
cause she bore a package of little cakes of
which she knew Mr. Harding was fond. OF
fceseekers may take tip from her, and arm
themselves with cookies.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Anything that will teach the happers Of
II and the foppers of 50 that they look any
thing but beautiful with their faces covered
with pink paint, literally busted with white
powder, and eyebrows and eye lashes dark
ened beyond the limit of nature may be OF
eventual service
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
LIES LITTLE SURPRISES.

From the Baltimore Sun
Few of anticipated troubles prove as
bad as we thought they were going to be,
and we'll bet it makes the stockholders of the
constituents of the dissolved Standard Oil
company grin when they remember as they
glance at their 40 per cent dividend checks
how scared they used to be at the mere
thought OF being ruthlessly dissolved in the
interest of the consumer
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
SILK STOCKINGS WIN.

From the Milwaukee Journal
Silk winsl Between and 2:15 O'Clock 287
pairs OF silk stockings went by the alley on
the north side of Grand avenue between
Third and Fourth treets one day recently.
Results of the ladies stocking survey" are
as follows: Silks 287; cotton, ST. wool, %;
figured silk, 6; while hose that were not re
vealing' totaled l45 Eight pairs of galoshea
were seen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

The papers are noting that Kansas City
Judge has sent a manufacturer of moonshine
whisky to the penitentiary for one year. Moth
ing strange about that. Here in the Pataula
judicial circuit many have been sentenced
from two to four years for similar offenses
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

With one divorce suit in high life on trial
and another getting under way New York
is not lacking in its customary entertainment.
Why do New York so-called society folks
trouble to get married.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
WHERE IS THIS SHOP?

From the ST Paul Pioneer Press.
You can go into shop buy a cigar and
in its wake you get wine, whisky and brandy, -
declared Boston anti-tobacco orator recent
ly. What interests most of US is, where is
this particular shop locatedo
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Neither labor-organized or unorganized-
nor capital nor any other special class can
dictate to the people OF this country. 1t was
tried during the last few years. and the peo
pie have had enough.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

The farmer suffered disappointment last
year, but he exhibits no purpose for either
himself or his acres to be idle because OF that
With high hope in his heart he has begun
seeding operations for 1921 we'll in advance
OF the starting time last year.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Statistics compiled by the American Fed
Grafton OF Farm Bureaus show that prices of
farm products have receded to a point only
Is per cent above the 1914 level while the
prices OF all commodities are still 81 per
cent above the pre-war level. Clothes and
clothing are 102 per cent above, fuel and
lighting l27 per cent above, building mate
rials l29 per cent above, and house furnish
ing goods 1870 per cent above. 1t would APP
pear from these figures that the farmer has
been thoroughly debated
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Europe has not ceased to be a seething cal
dron containing a varied mixture of unrest
hate, suspicion, greed, envy, strife, boodshed
and wickedness of all kind. 1t is devils
mixture.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

The hip pocket days are about ended The
flask is doomed, and without whisky one
doesn't need pistol. Still, if we are going
to become as effeminate as all that we might
use the hip pocket for carrying a powder
Duff
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley predicts that un-
der the ruling OF former Attorney General
Palmer at least 1OOOOO,OOO people in the
United States suddenly are going to realize
that beer is necessary for their welfare and
we'll being, He foresees a season OF great
prosperity for doctors and breweries if the
decision shall stand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

If the railroads are successful in reducing
wages will they then reduce rates: The rail
roads are saying nothing about that, but it
is something the people would like to know
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05
A TEXAS DISAPPOINTMENT.

From the Houston Post
We confess to much disappointment at the
way things are going. We never dreamed that
as soon as got men sober most of them
would go to stealing
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

In noting the advantages of its splendid
city the Triton Gazette calls attention to the
amount of sailed peanuts one can get for a
nickel-double the amount usually to be had"
That's worth while, and we like our neigh
boris boosting spirit There is not anything
more palatable and nutritious than the Geor-
gia goober when it is properly parched
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-04-05

Thirtytwo states employ convict labor on
their public roads
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-01-27
Reforma agrara in Basarabia
AcTIv1TATEA PRIMULU1 O0Ns1L1U DE ADMINIsTRA-
TIE AL CASE1 NOASTRE.

in mod ,provizoriu, lasind ca ser
viciul administrative de pe linga
Casa Noastra in actuala 81 indie
pendenta hui organizare sd corec-
teze acele greseli inevitable care
nu puteau sd nu alba loc intr o
operatielne atit Gle grea 81 de ur-
genta
Aplicarea reformei agrare Sc
mai complica dnca 81 din pricina
ca nu era un numar sufficient de
ingineri 81 trebuia ca sa Sc faca
cm'suri speciale pentru pregati-
rea personalului technic.
lar pc linga toate acestea nici
char acei putini ingineri carl pu
teau sa lucreze pc teren, nu>pu
teau sa iasa la lucru luni mtreg
din cauza ca guvernM central NJ
avea bani pentru Casa Noastra
lar cind eli esiau la lucru, perdeal
o m,lltime de tinlp pentru ridica
rea in plan dntregei mosii lex
propriabile) in loc ca sd Sc folio
scasca planurile statului existen