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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
COTTON SCARS ON
REPORT OF SHORTAGE
FUTURE CONTRACTS BOOM
TO HIGHEST LEVELS IN A
NUMBER OF YEARS.

The cotton market reached a new
high level on Friday, when it clos
ed 200 points higher than the previous
day. The advance, which followed the
governments estimate of 10,248,000
bales, caused some activity in the To-
cal market. Over 200 bales were sold
at 80 cents a pound and other holders
offered their entire crop at the same
figure Buyers, however, held off to
some extent, due to the rising market.
The government cotton report plac
ed the condition as of October Is at
47.8 and indicated yield Of 10,248,O0O
bales-767 900 bales less than a month
ago-and materially below the worlds
consumptive requirements.
Future contracts doomed sensation
ally to the maximum limits permitted
during any one days session-200
points, or $40 bale.
This carried December contracts at
New York to $685. while January
scared to 31.60, March 3165, May
31.60 and July 31.30. October, 1924-25
crop delivery jumped from '26.34 to
% cents.
New Orleans market skyrocketed
the limit also.
Following the violent rise in futures
Dawson spot cotton advanced $50
points-S7. so a bale-to 80 cents This
is the highest price quoted here since
September q, 1920, when it was quot
ed at the same price. 1t compares
with the previous high of the year of
30.35 cents, recorded March IA last,
and the July low of 22.50 and the cur
rent seasons low of q cents-August
2 last.
Middling at New York advanced
155 points at $3.50, against the years
low of 22.45 cents late in July, and
100 points to 31H cents, against the
middling at New Orleans advanced
end-J July low of p cents.
On crest of the rise at New York
the market showed a gain of sos to
SIS points-$25.40 to $2625 a bale
from the low levels of October 9 last,
and December at the topmost level
showed a gain of 1859 points~$57.95
bale-over the low price on July
so last, when it sold at 2O.69.
The indicated crop places Georgia
at 10000 bales, or the smallest since
the Sixties"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE HAD
A SUCCESSFUL MEET
MANY DELEGATES PRESENT
FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION
AT METHODIST CHURCH.

The Americas District Epworth
League institute convened in the Daw-
son Methodist church on Friday eve
ming, Nov End and continued through
Sunday afternoon. About one hundred
delegates and visitors were present
The presiding officer of the institute
was Miss Louise Walters, of Ellaville.
On the opening evening after the
address of welcome by Local Presi-
dent William Lewis and response by
Miss Walters, DR.. w. F. Quillian,
president OF Wesleyan college, charm
ed the large audience present by his
matchless eloquence and wisdom. I'm
mediately after his address a very in
formal reception was held for the Wis
itors in the annex, where fruit punch
was served by four Junior leaguers-
Misses Sadie Beasley, Louise Upshaw,
Lille Mae Newton and Rowena Bum.
Music was furnished during this time
by Miss Daisy Dean Lewis and Chas.
Wall jr.
On Saturday the leaguers had full
day, beginning at 6 o'clock a. m. with
prayer meeting and closing at 4:30
in the afternoon At the noon hour a
delicious luncheon was served by the
ladies of the church. DIR. G.. E. Rosser,
of Wesleyan college, addressed the
audience on Saturday evening, and on
Sunday morning President of Confer
ence League w. c. Little, of Bruins
wick, filed the pulpit at the eleven
o'clock hour.
The Americas district was indeed
fortunate in having so many of the
South Georgia Conference league of
hcers with us, namely: President W.
c. Little, Vice President Ray Zoucks,
Secretary and Treasurer Howard Co
mer, superintendent and Secretaries
Weyman Huckabee, Arva Floyd,
Misses Annie Watson and Isma
Swain The decorations at the church
were simple and effective-the league
colors, white and gold were used to
good effect.
The music, under direction of Miss
Maurine WOODBURY., was of high or
der and much enjoyed. We feel that
our local 1eaguers are to be congrat-
ulated on the success of handling the
institute so we'll The spiritual uplift
that has come to the young people of
our district and town during the past
few days will mean much to the sue
cess of the league work in the future.
To the leaguers of the district we have
enjoyed having you. Come again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
MISS FRANCES BOND, OF
ATHENS, MARRIED THURSDAY
Popular Young Lady Frequent Visi-
tor of Relatives in Dawson.

News has been received of the mar
riage of Miss Frances Elizabeth Bond,
of Athens, to Mr.. Haden Mayo Nc
Kay, which was solemnized Thursday
afternoon at l O'Clock at the home of
the brides father, Mr.. George Glenn
Bond, in that city. DR.. A. G. Richards
Of the Emanuel Episcopal church per-
formed the ceremony.
Mrs. McKay's family is one of the
most prominent in the state and
among the most beloved in Athens.
her father being superintendent Of the
city schools of Athens, and for many
years interested in the educational
development of the state. Her mother,
the late Mrs. Claud Farrar Bond, for
merly Of Dawson and daughter of
DIR. G. w. Farrar, represented dis
tinguished Virginia family of that
name, and was one of the most beau
tiful and charming women of the
state.
The bride, who is niece of Miss
Beulah Farrar, of this city, is an at
tractive. young woman and has fire.
quently visited Dawson i'll the past,
where she has many friends who wish
her much happiness.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
COLLISION DISASTROUS TO
FORD CAR; NO ONE HURT
Smash-Up Occurred at Intersection
OF Main Street and Ninth Avenue

An auto smash-up which occurred on
Friday morning at the intersection of
Main street and Ninth avenue between
a Ford car driven by D. R. Jones, of
Weston. and Ed Brim's Buick result
ed disastrously to the former car, The
occupants were not injured.
Mr.. Brim was coming into Main
street from Ninth avenue and col
1ision resulted when the two cars met
at Miss Fannie HERS store. The Ford
car was thrown some distance but did
not turn over. The Buick was scratch
ed to some extent but not seriously
damaged.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
WOODMEN WILL FEAST
THURSDAY NIGHT, NOV. 8

Woodmen of the World and the
Woodmen Circle will have feast on
Thursday night, November 9Th, start
ing promptly at 7 o'clock at the w.
O. w. hall in the City National bank
building All members and all lapsed
members of both orders, as we'll as
boys and girls, men and women from
10 to 81 years of age who may be in
terested in either order, are invited.
Out-of- town speakers will be with us.
Fraternally, R. M. STEWART, Con
sui Commander; w. R. Woods, Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
BAPTIST BARRACKS TO HAVE
OYSTER SUPPER ON FRIDAY
Event Is Looked Forward to With
Much Pleasure by Members.

The Baptist Baraca class will hold
its annual oyster supper at their class
room on Friday night, November 9,
at 7 o'clock Oysters, served in all
styles, will be the main bout" al
though specially prepared program
that promises to be highly entertain
ing will also be on the card. All ex-
members of the class, active mem
bers, dormant members and would-be
members are invited to attend. Special
invitations have been issued to those
who, from time to time, have assist
ed the class, in other forms of enter
tainment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
INCLEMENT WEATHER FAIL
ED TO DAMPEN FANS ARDOR

Despite Indictment weather many
football fans passed through the city
early Saturday morning en- route to
Columbus to witness the annual clash
between the University of Georgia
and the Auburn teams. Several cars
of local enthusiasts also braved the
disagreeable elements in order to see
these two old rivals lock horns.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
JUNGLE BILLY SPIER
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
Was Held in High Esteem by Wide
Circle of Friends.

News have been received Of the
death of Mr.. William Spier, who died
at his home near the Randolph coun-
ty line on Sunday night Death result
ed from pneumonia which followed
an illness of several days
Mr.. Spier, who was afectionately
known as Uncle Billy was held in
high esteem by all who knew him.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Mollie Lunsford OF Brooksville, and
Miss Leila Spier; two sons, Edgar and
Josh Spier. Funeral services were
held at the New Bethel church at 2:30
Tuesday afternoon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
Mr.. MATHIS IS IMPROVING
AFTER RECENT OPERATION

The many friends of Mr. w. J.
Mathis. who recently underwent an
operation in Atlanta, will be glad to
learn that his condition is now i'm
proving rapidly. For several days ap-
prehension was felt by his family and
friends, and Miss Ruth Mathis was
called to Atlanta. However, all danger
apparently has passed and he is get
ting along as well as could be expect
ed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
JACK, BULL DOG OWNED
BY RAINEY FAMILY, DEAD

Jack, the handsome brindle bull
dog owned by the Rainey family,
died on last Saturday morning He
was 10 years old, and his passing out
leaves a pang of regret in the hearts
of his owners. Sprung from line OF
pedigreed champion fighting stock, he
was affectionate, gentle and greatly
admired by all.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
HOW'S THISe

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused by
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves the catarrhal Inflammation, ana
the Internal Medicine a Tonic, which
acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces, thus assisting to restore nor
NAL conditions.
Sold by druggists for over 40 years.
F. J. cheney & Co., Toledo, 0.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
$35,O0O Paid in for City Taxes;
$4,000 Remains to Be Collected.

According to Mr.. R. R. Jones, city
clerk, there has been paid in for city
taxes up to Monday night nearly 1885,
600. This leaves balance of $4,000
yet to be turned in, as the digest
Shows $4,000 taxable property for
the city. Mr.. Jones states that the
amount paid i'll this year shows a de
crease from last year. There are 1886
tax payers in the city. OF this mum
Der $50 are white and $50 are colored
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
LOCAL CHURCHES UNITE FOR
: PATRIOTIC SERVICE SUNDAY
Armistice Day Service to Be Held at
Methodist Church Sunday Night.

In keeping with the spirit of the
day, the religious forces of Dawson
will unite next Sunday evening in a
great Armistice day service 1t will be
the privilege of the people OF this VI
cinity to hear Rev. T. M. Christian
in one of his great patriotic messages,
In addition to this treat there Will be
rendered very special music in keeping
with the sermon and occasion.
gion post, and also members OF the
local d. A. r. chapter will be special
guests and will sit in a body, occupy
ing reserved seats at the front OF the
auditorium.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
BREAD FAMINE IN DAWSON
WHEN BAKERY DOORS CLOSE
It Is Understood That the Business
VIII Soon Be Reopened.

For the first time in a number OF
wears Dawson has suffered bread
famine. Not a loaf of bread was. to
be found in the city on a recent day.
The famine was the result OF a
"waIk-out" on the part OF the local
bakers. who closed their doors and
announced their intention OF going out
of business. 1t is understood, however
that other parties will take over the
establishment at an early date and
continue making bread.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
MRS. DAVIS UNDERGOES AN
OPERATION IN ATLANTA

Mrs. Wade H. Davis, of Atlanta, is
recovering from an operation which
she underwent recently in that city.
Mrs. Davis. who lived in Dawson
many years, has host of friends here
who are glad to know that she is get
ting along so nicely.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
LITTLE LOCALS
Total of Thirty Three Bales
Received in County Last Week.

Cotton receipts for Terrell county
up to Saturday night showed total
Of thirty-three bales received during
the past week. OF this number Daw-
son warehouses received the greater
portion, Brentwood weighed six bales,
Parrot two bales and Sasser four
bales. The total receipts for the coun-
ty are 10,462 bales. Strict middling
cotton is quoted at 3lR cents this
morning.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
LosT, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

Setter dog named Jack, black and
white spotted; medium size. Liberal
reward for return or information lead
ing to his recovery. Lett home last
Wednesday night, Oct. 3lst. ]. A.
LANG. c. E. RAINEY. 1-6-2t
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29
CREED MAKES SUCCESS or
SORGHUM CROP IN EAST

In a communication 10 The Rec
ord from I T. (Pete) Greed. OF Jack
soasllIe. No. inclosing remittance
for his paper. which he says, Il
wouldn't do Without" ar. Greed
states that the 'show-me" state has
been favored with fine weather all
winter. permitting OF blowing in each
month.
This past season he had out five
acres Of sorghum cane that made
$50 gallons OF sorghum and threshed
i75 bushels Of seed He sold the seed
for $3.50 hundred pounds. This
together with his income from sor-
ghum resulted In total income OF
t74s.z5. or $3.50 an acre from each
OF the five acres. Pretty good for
old Missouri" IL Mr.. creed's com
ment.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29
NO THAT MUCH MONEY
IN WHOLE COMMUNITY

A request from the commercial
club OF Weston. Idaho. for 400 10
help defray the expenses OF sending
tbs Weston basket bali five east 10
play IN the national tournament was
received Friday by q. H. shearer,
chairman fths village board. II
was estimated by the Weston wire
that 1880 would be needed and
asked Filler what she would con
tribute to the cause.
Weston rates her team as being
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

John Croker OF Maroa. Ill.,, u
looking after his business Interest,"
in this territory.
Ars. G. s. Dryden. Mrs. l.. Y.
Brown. Mrs l.. l.. Peterson and
baby. Lucille. Of Maroa Mrs. w. u.
DRYDEN Of Filler. Mrs. Walter Cole
and baby. Richard. OF southwest OF
Ffler. were guests OF Mrs T. y. WI
lard in FILLER last Thursday. An sx-
eellsnt dinner was served al noon
and the afternoon was spent In so
cial conversation. -Four generations
wera Represented by the presence Of
little Richard Cole. bis mother. his
GRANDMOTHER aud his great-grand-
mother
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Laugbiin and
two children called al Mr.. and Mrs.
. a. Tuaker's Sunday afternoon.
SIR. and Mrs. Henry s~lndinner
visited at the home OF her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. 3. O. Caukhsy, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Holahan. who
reside nsar Bull. Visited Mr.. and
Mrs. J NJ. Tucker Sunday.
sheriff Moses Finch Was In ths
on official business the first
% the week
hf. aud Mrs. X. r. Moseley we're
host and hostess 10 Mrs. l.. l.. Peter
son and baby, Lucille. Mr. and Mrs.
l.. T.. Brown. Ralph and Wilbur
Brown sunday.
Roy Landretk was alex with the
iiu last week a. the camp where he
laA been employed for several
Sesks.
Maros sunday school ~ilI have an
Easter program sunday following
he Sunday school Come and bring
With you,
Miss Ruth Brown spent the week
md with friends In Twin Falls.
number OF Mafoa young people
Iisitsd with Miss Naomi Bsnnet 1t
Tor home four miles south OF Kim
'eriy sunday evening,
Mrs. Marcus Tegan returned homo
gently from Utah where she had
pent several weeks with hef par
nta.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

one OF the best In the fptermoun-
tain country. but inasmuch as the
team did not play in the Idaho state
tournament. preferring TO play In an
intermountain tournament al Salt
Lake, where the Idaho team lost the
last game OF the series to Colorado
aggregation. IL was thought mad
visable as we'll as impractical by Mr.
Shearer to seriously consider the ap-
peal.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

Maroa Woman's club met with
Mrs. 10. q. Huffman Thursday after
noon. Ten members ard six visitor,
we're present Three names were
eddod TO the membership That: Mrs
\. o. caughey, Mrs. Bert LaMonte
aud Mrs. John Wrinkle. After the
business meeting fancy sewing and
social conversation were the diver
sions. Delectable refreshments were
asrsed BY the hostess. The club will
meet In two weeks with Mrs. l.. ".
Brown The program for tho day
Win be In charge OF Mrs. Robert
lllastock aud Mrs. q. 3. Conover.
Quite a few were not backward
about Drawing the stormy weather
Friday evening To attend the back
ward party AT tho school house,
Lunch came first. consisting OF
plenty OF sandwiches and coffee for
all. Then came the grand march.
Games and spelling were next la or
der. Judging by tho iateness OF the
hour. Il seemed that all were back
ward about starting for home.
Mlas Anna smith OF Kimberly.
spent sunday with her friend, Miss
Irene Malone.
AIR. and Mrs. g. s. Dryden and
were guests In the home OF
his nephew. A. III. Brown. south Of
Kimberly. on Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. NJ. Jamerson visited
Al llershal Maions's sunday.
AIR. aud Mrs. Isaac willard were
guests at the home OF their nephew.
u. w. brown. on sunday.
Mas saids Miller OF Filler spent
The weekend with her sister. Mrs.
Judd Quick.
Several mem bsrs OF tho Maroa |
womsna club went TO Twin Falls
TO attend meeting At
= hieh tho president OF the frat dis
rlet was present. The meeting was
ield Ia IN. Baptist bungalow. with
members OF the Twentieth centur,
llub a. hoateSaos
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

Don't forget the Ladies' Aid
bazaar at the NJ. e. church Friday.
March 80. Dinner and entertainment
In the evening adv.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

usdss asd By virtue OF an order OF
ssis sa1 decree Of lien ixsued out OF
he Distytc< Court Of the Eleventh
Judicial District OF the stat. Of Ida
10. In asd for the County OF Twin
eslis. % the gsd day of March. A.
b. iszs. ts ths above entitled action,
vksrvta ths fsoiss fsy.tts Lumber
Company. . corporation. the above.
ssmsd pistntiff. obtained IrdK
seat sad decree against the defend
seis, r. 4, Reed aud Mrs. r. A.
nssd. husband and wife. Twin Falls
Bsah and rruss Company. a corpora.
uon. and l.. g sslf4dxy. on the fzd
Day Of March, A. u. 1913. which
aid decree vas. on sas zsd day Of
March. A ID. ies3. recorded In
jsdpmsas book OF said Court. a.
pass see. l en- commanded TO soil
Al that certain lot. piece or parcel
Of issd. situate. Iying and being IN
he cosxty Of Tvia Fails. State Of
isaAo. bcsa1sd ana described a. fol.
lsws. to-wit;
East Malt Of the West Halt (E1s
wv Northeast Quarter tNE4 ~.
Section Thissy five sssi. Township
rsa ilel. sestA Of Range Thirteen
ftD. uAst Of the Doiss Meridian. tn
rvis rNts County. Idaho. ana upon
re improvements ana buiidlnx< up.
- safA real estate
Notice y hereby xissn that on
wednesday. the sxth DAY OF April.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

noLDfNO ELECTION FDR THF
ELECTION or Five TRUSTEES
FOR THE VILLAGE OF Filler
IDAHO. AND NOTICE or PLACE
or REGlsTRATIOH ron SAID
vILLAG ELECTION. THE
NAME or THE REGISTRAR. AND
NOTICE THAT 1T rs NECESSARY
TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT
SUCH ELECTION
Noties = hereby given b. the
hoard Of Trustees OF ID. Village Of
Filler. Idaho. that q regular village
Eisstion viii b. held AT the village
Offie~ On Msln street Ia the Village
Of Fis~r on Tuesday. the gath day 81
April. 1919. At ~hleh election the
qualified voters OF rsId Village may
east their ballots between the hours
Of o'clock a. 20. aid o'clock. .
IA. standsrd Moanfain time. for the
purpose Of siseting five trustees for
s~sd Village. three OF whom shall
serve for the period OF four 81 years
sDd tvo fzt FOR The period OF two
fxl years. The length OF term OF ~
nee OF the said several trustees will
be dstsrmiaed by lot after their said
election.
sotles Il hereby further given that
this office Of the FILLER Elevator com
psny Ia Siisf. Idshs, Is hereby des
l4astad A. tbs pises OF registration
for eli qualified voters OF asid va
LACE. aud that Frank w. Albin. VIZ !
iAxs Clark. IL the Registrar for the
registering OF zueh voters.
AID Notes IL further given that
all qualified voters Of said Village
mast register TO Tote at such eiee
Hon. aud motto. II hereby given that
s4ld kssistrsf will register voters
cor sueh Village election Ia such 4
ksnasf a. Il provided BY Law for
tho registration Of electors for State
ana County elections al any tire
asrins office hours beginning Thurs
asy.. March zsth. 1898 aud each
dss thereafter and Including Satur
DAY neat preceding sueh sisctioa
Provided. however. that on Thurs
tAy. Friday and Saturday next pre-
sedlng such election said Registrar
siii register voters ~ the Village
,ffteo on Main street during the
hours from , =. IA. % p. m. and
rom ! y n 70 p. N. Mountain
r1ms).
Yoa are further .notisied there T. J
70 charge Tor registration OF any
'otsr
dated Msrez ssth. 1898.
FRANK n. ALBiN.
Village Clerk
'sblishsd March sstA. lss5.
'tnAi publication April sth. 1919
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29
Mrs. Mary Quick had the misfor-

tune 10 drop a stove I'D on her foot
Thursday, which bruised the mem
Der and caused her considerable
main
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

In The District Court OF the Eleventh
Judicial District OF thc State Of
fdAAe. "a ana for the County OF
ryta rAlis.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

tsss. at Z o'clock D. IN. OF that day.
in front OF the courthouse In the
Couaty OF Twia Falls, state OF Ida
no, will In obedience to said order
Of sale aud decree OF lien. sell the
above described property, or so much
thereof as may be necessary TO sat
lsfy said PLAINTIFFS iudsmsnt. with
interest thereon and costs. to the
highest aud beat bidder for cash.
% lawful monoy OF the United
States Of America.
Dated this 2sth day OF March. A.
u. tss5.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

seise rsystts Lumber Company. a
Corporation. Plaintiff
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

~ ". 4 Hamilton. Deputy.
LIST pub Mar 3o---Lass pub. Apr ~
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-03-29

r, A Hss1 asd Mrs. r. A. Reed. has-
sasd and wife. Tvin Falls isank
and Trust Company. . corporation.
Asd l.. 3. Hsiiadsy. DESCENDANTS
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Evening star., 1923-10-11
Grinding Taxes.

The worlds still paying for that
fuss with guns and battle axes, and
sometimes | am prone to cuss when
digging up my taxes. The city tax
is out of sight, the county tax is
higher, the tax on income is fright,
and bankruptcy comes higher. Last
evening at the Blue Front store,
where all the boys assembled, |
made a loud and raucouS roar until
the .welkin trembled. There was an
uproar of applause, my words ap-
peared to dazzle, for nearly all de-
test the laws that tax us to fraz-
zle. But there was one who lacked
leg, whose face was bleak and
dreary; in frigid tones he said. II
beg to say you make me weary.
While war was raging over there,
and fine young men were scrapping,
you roasted in your easy. chair, and
did your Home Fires yapping
you loafed on padded benches, while
we were wading to the knees in
black and filthy trenches. | saw the
mighty foe advance, led on by Alex
anderS; | lost collarbone in
France. | lost a leg in Flanders. And
! was gassed and | was shocked and
| was shot to pieces; when fat men
talk as you have talked, my weari-
ness increases" Then | felt pale
around the gills, had a feeling
cheesey; we gents who pay the
country's bills are getting off quite
easy.
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.