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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
DEPORTATION OF MARTENS.

The deportation OF Martens, soviet agent
of Russia ends a controversy not wholly
creditable to this country. Martens not
merely a representative of bolshevik Russia,
but a promoter of bolshevism in the United
States. To all intents and purposes he was
an enemy to our government from which he
sought recognition.
Martens case emphasizes the conflict be-
tween the state and the labor departments
of our government. These departments have
not worked in harmony, even when there was
evidence of sedition. The result has been a
clash of authority, which has made a farce
of laws and permitted undesirables to do
pretty much as they pleased.
In Martens case. too, there were certain
trade and commercial influences endeavoring
to prevent disturbance of trade prospects with
Russia. Such interference, selfish and in
considerate, ought to have received quietus
long before it did. 1t was as un-American as
Martens was undesirable.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
TERRELL COUNTY AND THE TAX
COMMISSIONER,

In a communication printed elsewhere on
this page the state tax commissioner, for fear
we had not been informed as to how the COM
missioners of Tiff county reduced the tax rate
there volunteers the information that they
did it as a result of increasing their tax values
in accordance with the equalization program
outlined by the state tax commissioner" and
adds: you need not be reminded of TerrelPs
attitude in this matter" OF course, The News
is duly appreciative of this thoughtfulness on
the part of the commissioner, but our good
friend, Editor Herring, had already given the
information to us through the Triton Gazette.
The explanation confirms the opinion we had
formed The rate was reduced by increasing
the assessments, but wherein the taxpayer
is benefited thereby is not explained. The in
creased assessments offset the reduction in
rate, and the tax burden is as heavy, if not
heavier than before. Now that the tax levies
state, county and municipal-have reached
the limits allowed by law this camoufiage
is being generally resorted to in the belief
that the poor taxpayer will be made to be-
lieve the load is being partly lifted when
in reality they are digging deeper into his
his pocket.
AS to "the attitude of Terrell county," re-
ferred to by the commissioner, the people of
this county have never objected to paying
their just share of all taxes. Moreover they
have always done so, as the tax records dis
close. They did, however, object emphatical-
ly and successfully to an order by the COM
missioner that the tax values of Terrell coun-
ty be increased 40 per cent when no demand
for increased assessments was made by him
upon the adjoining counties of Dougherty,
Randolph, Lee, Calhoun and Webster. The
demand was made upon the property owners
of Terrell county, too, in face of the fact that
land was returned at higher average valua-
ton per acre than in the counties above men
toned. The people of Terrell, who returned
their land at valuation OF 5000 per acre,
thought it was unjust that they should be
required to pay an additional 40 per cent,
when valuations were accepted for Stewart
county at S6.51 per acre, Randolph at 5000,
Calhoun at $682, Lee at SIP and Webster
at $685. They demanded arbitration, and
were sustained by board OF arbitrators Sc
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
John Wesley's Broad Spirit.

Editor of The Dawson News: In my hum
bic opinion the church people OF Dawson
could do nothing better right now than to tIy
to catch the broad Christ-like spirit of John
Wesley as expressed in the following timely
article, which is of special significance in this
community at the present time:
Il will not quarrel with you about opinions
Only see that your heart is right toward God;
that you know and love the Lord Jesus
Christ; that you love your neighbour and
walk as your Master walked, and | desire no
more.
Il am sick of opinions; am weary to hear
them. Give me a solid. substantial religion;
give me humble, gentle lover of God and
man, man full of mercy and good fruits, a
man laying himeslf out in the work of faith,
the patience of hope, the labor of love.
Let my soul be with these Christians,
wheresoever they are and whatsoever opin-
ions they are of. Whosoever thus doeth the
will of my Father in Heaven the same is my
brother and sister" METHODIST.
Dawson Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
Offer to Help Farmers.
From the Columns Enauirer-Sun.

Andalusia, Alabama bankers and merchants
have decided and devised a plan Tor the pur-
pose to help the farmers OF Covlngton coun-
ty. One of the features of this plan is that II
the farmers agree to tiff they will adopt the
suggestion made to them-nothing will be
taken from them on last years debts and
their old notes will be renewed tor this year
This is a very liberal proposition, it seems
and inasmuch as those who are making II
are successful business men, 1t would appear
to be practical.
The Enquirer-Sun several days ago pub
lished a synopsis of the plan or program pro-
posed by these merchants and bankers, and
here are some of the features as outlined IN
it, as to planting: Six acres to cotton, SIX
acres to peanuts (for marketing), twelve acres
to corn and velvet beans, two acres to tall
sown oats followed by hay crops), one acre
to seed potatoes one acre to sugar cane TWO
brood sows for the first plow and one sow
for each additional plow (good breeding an
imals should be secured), three acres IN graz
ing crops for each SOW and litter, Tor which
an appended special plan of alternating and
planting is provided.
The proposal for pasturage grazing has a
well conceived purpose behind it, and that IS
to provide the market with hogs every month
in the year instead of rushing them to market
within a few weeks, and, possibly, when con-
ditions for marketing them are not as favor
able as they would otherwise be. This matter
has been emphasized by the managers of the
Andalusia packing plant as of prime import
ance, as it would give the farmers money
CROP each month 1t is pointed out that this
manager has demonstrated on his private ex-
pertinent farm in Covington county that hogs
can be raised there at about one-third the cost
it takes to raise them in the east or middle
west.
In its final analysis the Andalusia plan is
something in the nature of the bankers and
business men agreeing to furnish the plans
and the money; all the farmer has to do in
order to receive aid from them is to adopt
their plan, which appears to be good one:
1t ought to work out we'll, and, it seems, if
followed in detail, it would work out well.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
WHICH Is ITp

Presdent-eect Harding has consulted with
more than a hundred leading minds of the
country concerning the policies Of his ad-
mnistration and the men who are to become
members of his cabinet. The question is
whether he has brought the majority of
these minds to his way of thinking so that
when he acts they will approve, or whether
he has heard their views and gathered a
medley of ideas out of which he will formulate
his policy and choose his cabinet. II. he has
brought majority of the visitors to Marion
to his view of public affairs, or has secured
assurance from them that they will support
his policies though they may not be in full
accord with them, he has accomplished that
which no other presdent-elect ever did
If. the information he has gathered is to
form the groundwork of his own views modi-
fed by such advice as fits into his general
plan he has a grasp on public sentiment that
few others in his position have had. The time
of the president-elect between his election
and Inauguration has been occupied in the
past with the selection of a cabinet and other
public officials 1t must be conceded that
whether Senator Harding has brought his
visitors minds to his view or whether he has
gathered information to be used by him in
outlining his administrative policy he has a
new and stronger grip on public sentiment
than would have been possible without these
consultations The next administration, it
seems will be an American rather than a
Harding one.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
Nothing to Do But Wait.
From the Albany Herald.

Dawson is more disappointed than the
average town over the announcement from
Washington that there will be no public
building program for few years. gov
eminent building here was authorized some
years ago and a site was purchased, but for
various reasons its erection has been de-
layed The present postoffice quarters are
not in keeping with the general develop
ment of the city. But we must keep wait
ing, it seems.-DawsQn News
Congress seems to be in for a season of
economy lin spots, and public building en-
terprises form one of the spots. There are to
be no appropriations for beginning new build
ings just now but the old familiar pork bar
rel" will come out of the closet again in time,
and the erection of public buildings will be
resumed. 1t is pity for a town that really
needs postofice building not to have it pro-
vided, but when a spasm of economy is on
there's nothing to do but wait as The Baw-
son News says.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
MADE IN DAWSON.

Some of the Dawson guests at the recent
Kiwanis banquet who were SO impressed with
the quality of the rolls served at the dinner
were greatly surprised to learn that they
were product of Dawson bakery; and best
of ALL the four hundred used at the spread
were without solicitation donated by the
generous proprietor. There are lots of good
things in Dawson that could be made better
if the people who live here would get rid of
the idea that something further on is more
desirable We are sending lot of good mon
ey out of Dawson for things which can be
found right at our door.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
Those Facetious Senators.
From the CONGRESSIONAL Record.

Mr. Harrison-The senator from Utah is
as strong and as high protectionist as |
know Of in the country. | do not like spotted
protectionists; neither have l any respect for
peanut protectionist. | have no respect for
democrat who will vote for protection on
something which is grown in his district and
at the same time expend his eloquence against
the principle of protection. | stand today
where I have always stood, and the way my
party has stood, against any protection OF
any kind
Mr.. Smoot-The senator is consistent in
that position, and I respect him for it, but in
his remarks he referred to the fact that | only
had wool in sight all the time.
Mr.. Harrison-That was facetous.
Mr.. Smoot-Very well; that is all right.
Then | have nothing more to say.
Mr.. Harrison-Yes; that was facetious
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
From State Tax Commissioner.

Editor of The Dawson News: In your pa
per of January 4th you comment on the tact
that the tax rate had been reduced in some ON
counties, and make special mention OF Tit
county, beseeching them to pass. the word
around as to how they wrought this mTacle.
7 am not advised as to whether your Tiff
county neighbors have complied with this
request, but for fear they haven't wish to
volunteer the information. They did it as
result of increasing their tax values IN &C
cordance with the equalization program out
lined by the state tax commissioner. and com
state, including Tiff You need not be remind
ed OF Terrels attitude in this matter. Very
truly yours, H. ]. FULLBRIGHT,
State Tax Commissioner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
The Dawson News Almanac.

Cuthbert Liberal Enterprise: The Liberal
Enterprise is the recipient of neat 1921 al
manac gotten out by The Dawson News. 1t
contains about 40 or 50 pages and besides the
calendar it contains much miscellaneous in
formation, and is worthy of place in ones
library Thanks, Brother Rainey.
Lyons Progress: We have been favored
with a copy of the 1921 almanac issued by
The Dawson News 1t is beautifully print
ed booklet of thrty-six pages, replete with
information relative to seasons, historical
events and things of general interest.
The Madisonian: No more appreciated pa
per comes to our desk than The Dawson
News. The new year almanac issued by it is
not only useful but is credit to the enter
prise of that splendid paper.
Cuthbert Leader: The Leader is in receipt
of an attractive almanac issued by The DaW
son News In addition to the calendar it con-
tains lot of useful information. 1t is a credit
to our excellent contemporary.
Early County News: The News is a little
late in acknowledging receipt of The Dawson
News almanac for 1921 splendid little book
let full of-useful information and nicely got
ten up. Thanks.
Many politician with wheels thinks he
is the whole political machine.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
The Glory of Life.
From the Cotton Planter.

"The GROWING glory Of life is character"
It is the noblest possession in reach of man.
1t is more powerful than wealth; it dignifes
every station and exa1ts every position in So
ciety. Character is human nature in its best
form" In every well-governed state men of
character its best motive power; for the
moral powers of man which rule the world
Even in war Napoleon said: "The moral is
the industry and the civilization Of This na,
ton all depend upon the individual character
of its citizens, and the foundations of civil
liberty rest upon it.
Self-help, self-respect, self-confdence, for
tilted by application, industry and integrity,
are attributes we'll worth seeking. Young
men should strive to cultivate principles that
form character as we'll as good crops. Socie-
'ty the state and the nation need men with
strong moral characters.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
AND TERRELL IS FULL OF THEM.

From the Talbotton New Era
The farmers are speeding the pillow down
here in Southwest Georgia They have
bravely set out to make another crop and
recoup their fortunes No matter what mis-
fortune overtakes them, they cannot be kept
down-Dawson News.
Most everything comes from the soil, and
you can't get away from this fact to save your
life, OF course you can't keep a good farmer
down.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

From the Griffin News and Sun.
Editor John Herring wishes to know why
it is hogs sell at 8 cents and breakfast bacon
at IS cents pound, and corn at IS cents and
meal at 81 bushe1. The editor of the Pitts
burg Gazette is equally curious to know how
it comes about that Europe is able to ship
potatoes here and sell them at a less price
than it costs to grow them here"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Camelias, better known by the old fashion
name of japonca, are blooming in profusion
out in the open, with no protection, in many
of the flower gardens of Dawson, to say moth
ing of the hyacinths, narcissi and vioets that
furnish wealth of bloom and make fragrant
the air
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

The Savannah Press is of the opinion that
the South Georgia farmer who, when asked
what crops he intended to plant this year, re-
piled that he proposed ito put in a general
mixture" will make no serious mistake.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Some days ago the newspaper correspond
ents had the Harding cabinet all completed
save one or two members Now they have re-
duced their selections to one, and they are
in grave doubt as to the certainty of this one
Meanwhile, the president-elect is saying moth
ing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
HANDSOMELY SAID.

From the Richand News.
If we had to lose basket ball game to
anybody are glad it was to Dawson. For
Dawson High has the finest set of boys and
girls that can be found anywhere And they
are clean sportsmen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Atlanta is to have music week again this
spring 1t should be success, as Atlanta al
ways has been able to hit the high notes
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Governor elect Hardwick has added his con-
demnation to the alleged mansion" owned by
the state as a home for its chief executives
The condition of both that building and the
capitol is a disgrace to Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

More than 1000 clergymen are asked to
suggest designs for milady's wardrobe. If
there was a reasonable probability OF the
adoption of any of them the women quite
likely would take to the tall timber.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

That Mississippi wild man says he caught
his wife in steel trap. Civilized methods are
easier on the women.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

The Fall River, Mass, cotton mills have
declared an average dividend of 29148 per
cent on a capitalization of $36,OOO,O0O 1t must
take real moral courage for stockholders to
make such an admission for 1920.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

A single jury granted three hundred di-
vorces in Fulton superior court in one day
last week. 1t is just like Atlanta, which
claims to excel in everything.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Mrs. Poor Chicken died in South Dakota
the other day She is not the only one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Democrats high up in the councils OF the
party are looking for leader. In the philoso-
phy OF Ham Bone, "Taint leaders, but fol-
lowers, we need"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01
AN URGENT NEED.

From the Savannah Press
The Dawson News concludes that what
really is needed is a system for marketing the
products of the farm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

An era of great prosperity is just around
the corner. Let us talk success, not failure
The man who tries to make two complaints
grow where one grew before should be under
strict quarantine.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Editor John w. McWhorter, recently of
the Vidalia Advance is now editor of the
Winder News. McWhorter is a fine news
paper man, and our Winder contemporary is
showing new life and vigor.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

One comfort about being old is that the
insurance agents leave one alone.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Preacher Is Lost" says a headline. Here
tofore the sinners have been the ones lost
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-02-01

Many politician with wheels thinks he
is the whole political machine.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23
- SOME STATE

The Arkansas Oil and Mineral news says:
 Down in the Southern part of Arkansas they are raising rice and cotton and-drilling for oil.
 Up along the eastern part of Arkansas they are saving lum- Der, planting crops and drill ing for oil.
 Over i nthe western part of Arkansas they are harvesting strawberries and peaches, digg- ing diamonds, planting corn, making moonshine and drill ing for oil.
 Up in northern Arkansas they are mining lead and zinc, breed ing fine stock and-drilling for oil.
 In the center of Arkansas they are making laws, running banks, laying plans and-drill- ing for oil.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

services. There were several wis itors whose presence was highly appreciated.
 We welcome them back with us and invite everyone.
 Next Sunday we are praying and working for a still greater service.
 Sunday Scohol opens promptly at 10 o'clock with a great lesson and an enthusiastic teaching force. Let this be a great hour. Do not let anything rob you of this soul-inspiling lesson. Come friends, come visitors, come all.
 ''The Browning of the King will be the morning sermon. Ser vice begins promptly at Il O. clock. The vision, sacrifice, pro gfess and ongoing of the king dom in America is one grand soul-stirring inspiration. Hear this message. Optimism will en- courage your hearts. Hope and courage spring exultingly at ev- cry town in the forward move ment of the kingdom of our King. Hear "The Browning of the King" Come! Fine singers, fine songs, fine singing. Help us sing.
 At 8 o'clock in the evening Rev. A.E. Holloway will praech. Rev. HalloWay is our Presiding Elder and one of our truly great preachers. Everyone who has heard him will want to hear him again. We invite everyone with thrice welcome to all.
 Bro. Holloway will hold our ThirdQua rterly Conference, at 8 o'clock Monday morning. Let all officials take notice of this and be present without fail. All others invited.
 Pray for these services.
 c. Crow, Pastor.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23
CLEAR WATER NOTES

GuyIendrixson is home after a short stay in Rio ista.
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. Eall Burnett, June n, a son.
 w. II. Washbur nretulned to his road work the first of the week.
 John Freeman of Zack who has ben visiting his sister, Mrs. J. R. Guthrie has returned home. Mrs. Bertha Bond is the guest of her brothers, Pete and Will Miler.
 Milton Pace and family spent a few days at Mrs. Pace's fath- CTS, MT. Corbett.
 The steam grader started to work building the good road from the free bridge to Camp Livingston.
 MT. and Mrs. Parks Byrd of Step Rock ate Sunday dinner with relatives here.
 Racine.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23
BAPTIST CHURCH

Our work is progressing splend- idly. All services Sunday were well attended an an excellent interest was manifest.
 Our Sunday School with an average attendance of 1S0 is still looking good. There was real terest shown at the preaching services throughout theday One addition to the church.
 Subjects discussed were:- Christian Assurance" and Safe ty First"
 Those who missed our prayer meeting Wednesday night miss ed a sweet service ideed. II was all old fashioned meeting and seemed to thrill each heart pres ent. The following questions were among those answered at our prayer meeting. How may we make Heaven Rejoice? What do you expect to do when you get to Heaven? How will we ap- pear when we get to Heaven? Who do you think you will see when you get to Heaven?
 Next Sunday is Education Day with us. Come to the service. We have Q splendid program.
 s. c. Wick, Pastor.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

buried and dug up.
 We all say. They can't fool me- but they do.
 Nobody wins law suits or wars they. all lcse.
 Reduce your faults and you will also reduce your expenses.
 Don't clamor too much for jus tice. You might get it.
 There Is not half the fun in going to the devil as some SUD- pose.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

Africa.
 Introduction, Merle Meachem. Recalling Livingston, Earnest Forbes.
 Afl.ica's Vast Size-Finis Vick. Religions and Need of the Cos pel-Maye Sandefur. Progress in Mission Work Mary Huff.
 Some Notable Torch Bearer in Africa.-Gypsy Woodyard. Southern BaptistWork- Ford Loudermilk.
 The Same Need Everywhere Leslie Vandeford.
 These meetings are open to all who want to attend. We ap preciate your coming.
 Reporter.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23
Senior B. Y.P. U. Program

The Senior class of Young peo- pie will meet Sunday evening, 7 o'clock in the church auditorium and render the following pro- gram.
 Subject, Missionary meting =
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

Do not read the page ad of the Star Oil Syndicate in this is sue if you are not open to con- viction that the offer made by this syndicate gives you chance to make a good investment. Stu dy their line of arguments and we thinkyou will be favorably impressed.-
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23
HIT OR MISS

If we love our neighbor as ourself we must eve him a lot. Our contemporaries and rival towns afe just wa king in their sleep.
 There is no use in wasting a perfectly good excuse on your wife.
 Apehny saved is 9 penny which tie profit CT will soon grab.
 If a olative is rich he seems to live 5cFever.
 A miser looks like he had been
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

Am ready to do all kinds of well work. Have the back water cleaned ollt of your well. Also
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-23

Air Tight Tins Of 50
 Ask your dealer fo show you fhe new vacuum scaled tins of 50 Che ster- fields. A compact, con venient and absolutely AIR TIGHT packine- fhe cigarettes Keep fresh Indefinitely.