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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Now the Sweet Potato Weevil.
From the Macon News.

Experts on noxious insects have decided
that the sweet potato weevil, which is doing
much damage to the tuber crop in the coastal
counties of Mississippi is harbored by the
morning glory, SO the state and federal au-
thorities have Joined forces to eradicate the
morning glory vine.
1t does seem at times that in "the good
old days" there were not SO many enemies
to plant life as we have today. No sooner
is the cotton boil weevil brought under con
trol-if such in fact be the case-than the
Japanese beetle comes along, And as soon as
the alarm on that account begins to subside
we hear that the sweet potato, which was
just beginning to be appreciated at its true
value, is assaled by this insect, for which
the morning glory is held responsible.
The United States Department of Agricul
ture and the similar department of Missis-
sippi are probably right in making early
effort to control this new pest, but they are
probably up against the hardest task they
have ever undertaken. There are not many
flowers that are so attractive and at the same
time so hardy The soil ON which a morning
glory will not grow is probably too poor to
raise anything else but thistles AS soon as
the vines ripen the seed and the wind scat
tiers them abroad the first warm rain brings
them up until they are
Thick as autumnal leaves that strew the
brooks,
In Valombrossa"
The puny efforts of few entomologists
to eradicate them will be like digging into
a mountain with a tooth-pick.
And yet it would be nothing short of a
calamity if the pest harbored by the Mis-
sissippi morning glory were to become wide
y disseminated, and the sweet potato crop
of the south should be seriously infested
However hard the task we are bound to
wish them success
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Doll Factories Work Over Time.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The New York holiday trade in dolls is
setting a record. One store sold 10000 in a
day, an increase of one-third over last years
index and other dealers report correspond
ing activity. To some extent, perhaps, the
market has expanded under the influence Of
hobby that now makes dolls servceable
for adults They are frequently used decora-
lively in the modern home to conceal lamps
and other accessories of the boudoir tables
Even some may whimsically adopt them
as CWhereas of their fancy. But big mar
gin is still distributed to little girls.
Civilization refuses to outlaw the worlds
oldest toy, because play is founded on in
stincts that are a preparation for life The
doll habit changes only in its externals. The
overdressed Victorian puppet of starched lin
gerie has gone into dowager class. In her
place has come the fapper ikon with bodied
hair, lipstick. Knockers and possibly tiny
flask concealed in her rolled hosiery. In a
mechanical age, too, she has mechanical parts.
Amid all these stage props she may lose
some subjective qualities with which the jul
venile fesh-and-blood parents mind once
endowed her; but then the modern girl also
leaves less to the imagination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Let Terrell Move Forward.

Many of the counties in this section have
awakened to the importnce of road building.
Some are already paving their highways, and
others are preparing to do SO. Terrell, recog-
nized as one of the very best of all counties
of the state, cannot afford to be in the rear
OF the procession, and must keep step with
her neighboring counties.
Good highways are recognized as an inn
portant asset, ranking next to churches and
schools. Permanent highway building is one
of the most progressive movements in which
q county can engage. 1t not only improves
and develops property, but is attractive to
home seekers and investors. There is much
also to be done to meet the requirements OF
increased tourist travel
The question of whether Terrell shall keep
step in the forward march or lag behind is
squarely up to the people of the county. Ii
IS question they must decide on January
l4th. Think about it. Let's decide to fol
low in the wake of other progressive coun-
ties that have already voted bonds, and CO.
operate in the fullest for better roads
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Let the Farmer Alone.

Soundly scoring the Legislative mania
which has turned our heads and depleted our
pocketbooks," in message to visitors to the
Grange community exhibit recently held at
Snohomish, Wash, Governor Roland H
Hartley declared that the greatest favor the
state can bestow upon the farmer is to get
off his back and leave him free to go about
his business unhampered by an army of reg
ulators, Investigators inspectors advisors and
dictators'
The farmer, Governor Hartley declared is
no different in his relation to the state than
any other citizen, since the state is the prod
uct OF the cooperative effort OF all citizens,
regardless of vacation or profession He de-
plored any tendency toward group govern
ment" Participation in ali governmental af-
fairs is as much the business of the farmer
as his purely agricultural pursuits, the gov
ernor pointed out as all government activity
vitality affects the farmer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
South Leading the Country.
From the New York Times.

Today the south is not only solvent, but is
rich beyond the dreams of the youngest men
who surrendered to Grant and Sherman
What magic has made The south a land OF
plenty, an industrial giant, agriculturally in
dependent, educationa1ly self-suficing? Few
people in the north comprehend the great
peace victory the south has won. Every sec
ond city has a college or university. Per
capita the south now has more churches than
any other section. 1t is spending more mon
ey on hospitals. 1t is leading the country
in building big hotels. 1t is identifying cities
and towns with parks. The south today is
spending almost twice as much on its public
schools as the whole United States spent
in 1900
The south's farming acreage has been
stabilized Stock farming is assuming gigantic
proportions. Today there are fifteen agricul-
tural colleges in the south. Every public
school has a course in farming. Truck farm
ing and fruit growing are on such scale
that the marketing season never ends. In the
ten years before December 3d. 1923, the rate
of increase in electric power was 2127 per
cent as compared with 1879 for the rest of
the country. The Harvesting of the southern
rivers is an amazing story If northern CAPT
tai has contributed so largely to the upbuild-
ing of the south the reason is to be found
in its natural resources.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Rural Home Improvement.

The observation has been made that home
life on the farms in Geogia has been geatly
life on the farms in Georgia has been greatly
e1ed closely after that to be found in the
CITY and town. For example, in the last few
years Georgia farms have largely increased
the number of modern heating plants and
running water facilities.
! That is an appreciable Improvement for
any farming state, especially when it has
been done in the years OF the geatest de-
preston agriculture has known. 1t is not,
however, proof that the farmers were not as
hard hit as they thought they were Indeed
on the farms and produce the nations crops
for food and clothing are determined to make
rural life more attractive and desirable, and
they will struggle against odds to do so.
There is nothing surprising in this develop
ment on the farms. 1t is easy to see why
the change has come. Ali life has changed
greatly i'll this country in recent years as
good roads and quick methods Of transporta-
ton shortened distances. The farmer and his
family have been brought closer to the city
and the town, and the city and town have
been taken closer to the farm. Closer con-
facts have been made. Vast numbers OF boys
and girls from the farms have been enrolled
in student bodies at universities and colleges.
All this has familiarized rural residents with
conditions of life in cities and towns. Now,
when they can, the farmers try to make life
more comfortable, more attractive and more
allurng By making home life more liveable
they will influence their children to stay on
the land, although, of course, large num-
Der will migrate to the cities and towns I'M
der any conditions.
undermining farm life is not to be consid-
cred luxury. In fact, undermining farm life
is to do more than merely to make the home
life more comfortable and attractive. Farm
undermining means improved machinery and
methods Farmers wives and daughters hard
ly could be expected to be happy in unat
tractive, old fashioned homes. Electric lights,
running water and various other things that
make life and work easier and more. attract
i've ought to be found on the farm. 1t is con-
stantly being preached that farming is
highly scientific business and demands edu
cation. 1t would not be consistent to expect
that without an accompanying improvement
in living conditions. 1t is also Inconsistent
to expect farm products at prices so low that
the tiler of the soil who puts food on the
table of city dwellers and produces the staple
which makes his cloth cannot have the same
comforts as those enjoyed by urban residents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Passing of the Quail.
From the Cobb County Times.

Partridge hunters in north Georgia are be-
moaning the fact that the quail is becoming
extinct This is evident from the information
received from numerous sources; all OF which
bear out the same report Despite the best
dogs in this section of the state only few
birds are being found, and hunters have come
to the conclusion that the quail have been
wiped out, contrary to expectations IN the
spring, when it was reported from all sides
that there was an abundance of them.
Various theories have been advanced as to
this scarcity. Some state that the exceeding
dry weather during the summer months is
responsible for this shortage of birds. 9th
ers are of the opinion that they have been
killed out
Frankly we believe the latter to be cor
rect. Automatic shot guns and an ever-widen-
ing circle of bird hunters, not to mention
the automobile, which carries the hunter to
isolated sections heretofore little hunted are
writing the final chapter in the life of one
of Americas finest birds. Unless some pro-
hibitive measure is passed by the state leg
islature the popular quail with his Bob
White whistle, will shortly disappear entirely.
Not only in this section is the scarcity Of
birds noted In south Georgia, where an
abundance of rain fell during the summer
months, there is marked decrease in the
number of coveys to be found. Ask any
hunter in south Georgia and he will tell you
off hand that he does not find nearly as
many birds as he did last year. Despite pea
nut fields, numerous beggarlice patches and
other de1ectable foods for Bob White south
Georgia can not longer boast of unexceled
shooting and in a few years-unless some
measure is passed-that section will witness
what has come to pass in north Georgia; very
few quail.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
A Foolish Thing to Do.
From the Winder News.

1t is a foolish thing to buy luxuries when
you need the common necessities of life, or
when you are not able to pay your honest
debts 1t is very foolish to spend money at
tending football games and other athletic
sports when you can't meet your bills for
daily living. Yet some people did that very
thing Saturday before last.
Many men, who are really able to go to
football games, did not go to Atlanta on Sat
urday We heard one man, who is really able
to go, say the reason he did not go was that
it was too expensive, that he could not afford
it. Some people may wonder what such a
man gets out of life, anyway. Well, for one
thing, he has the satisfaction of paying his
bills promptly, and of not being harrassed
with debt, and of not imposing upon others.
1t strikes us that he is a sensible man, and
we believe sensible people get more enjoy
ment out of life than do the foolish ones.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Georgia Building Roads.
From the Jackson Progress-Argus.

According to the report of the federal
bureau of public roads Georgia has 49,
1876 miles of surfaced state and county
highways, and is exceeded by only two
other states-Indiana and Ohio. North
Carolina, which has so often been held
up as a shining example in a way detri-
mental to Georgia, has 1910 miles of
surfaced roads, which is more than L.
900 miles less than Georgia has The
News still contends that, taken as a
whole, the roads of Georgia are the best
to be found in any state OF the union
The Dawson News.
Georgia is making gratifying progress ii
highway construction. Still there is room fo
improvement and nothing less than pavec
roads will satisfy the people for long.
The above figures, we think, will be mos
to those who have knocked Geor
gia's roads. A lot OF people kick withou
knowing what they are kicking about.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Pointed Paragraphs.

One man may speak for another, but one
woman can't talk for another with any de-
gree of general satisfaction
The road leading to a woman's heart is
paved with dollars and the one leading away
from it is strewn with regrets.
Few men understand the art of love-mak-
ing, but women are always ready to afford
them an opportunity to practice.
Some women don't care very much what
church they attend just SO the pews have
soft cushions.
Sometimes man lies when he smiles and
says nothing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
Easy Going Bandit Policy.
From the Minneapolis Journal.

Since so little is being done to break up the
nation wide, organized banditry of the day
what is the next step? What has always
been, when banditry gets the upper hand !?
Why, tribute, ransoms, money paid for pro-
lection to the powers that be. Well America
has walked up just in time before this, and
maybe this time she'll repeat. We are both
very practical and a very negligent folk.
When we are brought to realize that the
only way to stamp out crime is to make pun
ishment severe, certain and speedy perhaps
we will take effective measures for our own
safety. England and Canada have shown US
how.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
THE HANDsoMEsT OF ANY"

From the Macon News.
The handsomest Christmas number of any
of our exchanges to reach this desk thus far
is The Dawson News. One entire section is
printed in colors and the typographical and
press work is excellent. The advertising pat
ronage is also very good, as is usual with
The Dawson News
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

1t is a fascinating subject, this recounting
of all the wonders that have come to pass
since King Tut went to his long rest. But
it is even more fascinating to look into the
future and wonder what we would see if we
could return to earth 5000 years from now.
Perhaps we would see a greater change than
King Tut would find if he opened his eyes
TODAY
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

A Kansas City judge deprived a 16-year
for FIVE years, following his conviction for
speeding and careless driving. Georgia has
law against children 10 years of age and
under driving automobiles, but, like many
others laws, little attention is paid to it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22
A SQUARE DEAL ALL AROUND.

From the Pearson Tribune
The friends of the common people," says
The Dawson News, ARE not those who pro-
pose to soak the rich with confscatory taxes
Their real friends are those who would give
capital a square deal and opportunity to fur
nsh employment to labor by engaging in
productive industry" Then reciprocal fair
deal where labor gives to capital an honest
days labor for his daily wage.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

There was time when farming was re-
garded as a vocation requiring little train
ing, little natural talent and little acquired
skill Fortunately for agriculture and for the
economic world at large that. time has passed.
The successful farmer is now looked upon
as an expert equal in ability to the workers
and managers of other commercial and in
dustrial pursuits. He must be a master of
business on both the buying and selling side,
and he must possess a great fund of knowl-
edge and skill concerning the operation of
his farm as producing plant
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

The treasury surplus in Washington is said
to be greater than Melons estimate some
months ago. This is not a surprising state
of affairs with Mellon in the treasury de-
partment. He is a successful manager OF
his own business. He is not disposed to over
estimate receipts or under estimate expenses.
He has been successful because OF his sound
ness of judgment in matters OF this kind
Melons service to this country has been
worth millions, but he is working for his
country for his board and clothes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

The United States is the most self-scold-
ed nation in the world. We are becoming a
nation OF scoders. We are scolded for neg
lecting religion and citizenship Citizens are
scolded for not voting, and taking more in
terest in public affairs. We are scolded for
not saving more of our money, and scolded
ii we are tightwads. We are scolded for vio-
1ating laws and our love of pleasure.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Children are precocious today, even in
crime. A boy of 6 has stabbed his playmate,
another lad of killed his 5-year-old sister
with a revolver and negro youngster OF
slew his foster mother. 1t ought to be
easy enough to vision what those boys will
do when they grow up.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Money, in larger amounts than ever, food
ed into the college Golfers this season. The
emphasis everywhere seems to be upon
money. Larger stadiums, more critical
crowds, higher salaries for a professional
career if the athlete can establish repution
in college-all these things point to money.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

These men Borah and Reed are ponderous
nonenties. AS statesmen they aren't worth a
continental. They have never been associated
with any sort of constructive legislation.
Their role is always that of destructive oppo-
sition They always line up with the carp
ing critics.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

A Chicago judge, who ruled that odors
alone do not justify illegal search and seiz-
ure by prohibition enforcement officers, has
said in effect to these agents of the govern
ment that their noses are not to be made in
making raids
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Two of our most valued contemporaries
the Butler Herald by Editor Benns and the
Madsonian by Editor Bacon-have recently
celebrated birthdays. Both have lived to a
ripe old age-the former half century and
the latter ten years longer-and bid fair to
survive many more winters and adversities
They are splendid opponents of the best there
is iii Georgia journalism, and The News fe
dictates them on their long and useful careers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Champion Jack Dempsey insists he ought
to have $750000 for defending his title
against Harry Wills, which certainly would
be better than any pay he ever got as riv
eter during the war.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

The declaration by the vets in Washing
ton that they will assemble their forces and
fight for modification of the prohibition
law will not be signal for the extremist
drys to redouble their efforts for resistance.
They already have girded up their loins to
the limit of their own and the pubics en-
durance
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Iiouor TASKS in show windows are under
ban in Atlanta. In most instances they are
under coat tails.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

When production drops below consump-
ton the farmer will get relief. Meanwhile,
the political medicine men will operate with
varying success.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Florida promoters hardly could be expect
ed to advertise the l4-inch rain that tell there
in a single day
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

1t will be a tragedy if there is single
empty stocking in Dawson next Friday
morning If there is it will be reflection
on the heart and humanity of the people OF
this favored community.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

The News wishes its readers, advertisers
and everyone else Merry Christmas. It's
time OF peace and good will, and if prop
erly observed will be beneficial to everyone
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Weather prophets continue to announce
their demonstrations; and since they run to
extremes as to the kind OF winter it will be
some of them are reasonably sure OF guess
ing just right.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Wet members Of congress are threatening
to spill themselves all over the capitol, but
when its all over they won't be able to re-
cali that they even splashed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-12-22

Christmas shoppers from the surrounding
sections are thronging Dawson stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-23
Award Honor
Parts Graduating
Class at w. III. s.

The honor parts for the 1925 grad
uating class at the Waterville Senior
High school, as we'll as the honor stu
dents in the senior class, have been
announced by Norman l.. Mathews.
principal of the school.
Miss Fannie Cook has been chosen
as valedictorian. She is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Cook Of High
street and has attended the public
schools. In the high school she has
earned ehviable rank. In the forensic
activities of the school she has been
prominent and Is a member of the sue
cessful debating team OF this year. In
Latin Miss Cook eXcels and she is
president of the Latin Club.
Malcolm Weed, the selection for
salutatorian, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Weed Of Bartlett street. Be-
sides maintaining excellent rank in
his studies Mr.. Weed has been promi-
nent in the work done by the English
department and is president of the
English. The observance Of Better
English Week at the high school has
been aided greatly by his keen inter-
est in it.
The six other honor students are
Irene Woodford. Ruth Bartlett. Brad
ford Hutchins Constance Vigue. Nata-
lie Kinney and Methyl Page. Beatrice
Cyr, Helen Richardson and Edmund
Sweeney all received honorable men
ton for the excellence with which
thew have pursued their Guides.