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The city's new dog ordinance, designed to keep etcay doga off the Streets, wji be roeultful only to the extent It l? enforoed. * * CX>ngross spent considerable time the other day condemning absenteeisin and the chambers were "Jammed" by less than fifty per cent of the membership. Today's housewife worries about how she is going to get rid of a whole ham while her grandmammy worried r how she was going tl> get rid of a 16pound ham In a famfly of four. * 0 We sincerely hope that President! Ilooseveli's statement that he is more interested In winning a war than In talking about a fourth term will have effect on the men In Washington who have been promoting. * * These are the days that you run up against the fellow who boasts of the many things he Is giving up this Lenten period. And then you find out that all are on the rationing list. * With poultry on the Wree agent" lisr, it will no longer be safe for a chicken to cross the road. * * * * Just finished reading an article dealing with the manner in which the Nazi go about the exterminating pf human beings. It is a most horrible and ghastly portrayal of an orderly and efficient system of mass murder. 0 0 0 0 A recent order of a Nazi general, just made public, tells how neatly the bodies of victims shall be disposed of when a large number hove to be dealt with. Burning of bodies is I ended because it Is too much trouble. In order to avoid too much contact with the bodies, those who are shot are led directly to the edges of tlie graves and in case of mass executions, ithe victims must knoel with faces toward the graves. The executioners aro ordered to aim for the heart or head I 0000 I We can remember back many years Iwhen reading of the horrors of the [French Revolution when the Guillotine was used to remove undesirables. Those horrors were nothing compared to the wholesale butchery practiced by the Huns. * 0 0 America Is still a free country and why anyone who presents a constructive argument whether It be in accordance with or cont^SiryTo?^the laiional administration, should \be mid up to public ridicule is difficult o understand. After all, free speech s one of the freedoms that we hope his country Is fighting for. * * Rooms are reported to be at a remium in Washington because so nany people there are "essential" to he war effort. That explains why *hen they get through being "essenial" many of them become lleutennts or captains in the army and the avy. * Woman's place. It seems, is no >nper in the home, but In the iAACs. WAVES or possibly at the ><<U rationing board office. * President Roosevelt Is no longer a me operator, so far as stamp collect'0 '8 concerned. ' The grocere, the utchers and the gasoline dleafers ?ve joined him. 0 . Now that It is over many of us can back to arguing about pay-as-you> Most of us have juat made a f?t payment on pay-at-we-went and *e convinced that many of the peot who have been arguing against P Rum| plan spent the beat part of r"" lives, maklnn red r.ctca He Public ledger. I 1 ] [ There are people who Juat go ahead and do their part In the war, and then there are otherq who like to get their namea in the paper. Henry Wallace, according to the I politician?, waa a 0o4jd vlca Preeldent until he set out to solve the world's problems. , The Russians may be suffering reverses but in the meantime the CJermans are lotting many men and much equipment. * War bond campaign should be more oversubscribed. After all War Bond purchases pay a definite return to the subscriber, more than he could obtain from any other source. * V If you have ever played In a bridge game where a woman got contract and auction mixed you cau easily, understand the feeling of a motorist whose automobile is being driven from a rear seat. 0000 the first World war produced hundreds of unfortunate incidents among civilians Inspired by' national prejudices. It is hoped that people have been educated since then. * Most Americans are willing to do their part In the war. Seems strange that congress should engage in a controversy which might result in class dissension. 0 0 0 0 Many of us would be satisfied today if we could even buy a pig in a poke. * * * German activity in Russia reminds one of the fighter, out'on his feet, trying desperately to land one lucky blow on his opponent's chin. * * * If ypasolin? rationing continues long enough many motorists will learn how to drive safely. 0 r Adolf Hitler is reported to have suffered a nervous breakdown. So have a lot of other people in Germany as a result of his activities. * * Thefe isn't much use talking about absenteeism until the real cause is discovered and elimniated. 000 \ The stage is gradually being approached where a job on the farm will become a profession. | Sport Potpourri BY THE SKIPPER \ All of sport fans in this neck ofl the hills who have missed the broadcasting of Ralph W. Chase because of the cancellation of the polo program this season, will have an opportunity to see this gentleman strut his stuff in Rectory Square this afternoon. * ! Golden Voice R. W. will be the Lenten Dog classic to be offered by the boys of Grace church today, beginning at 3 bells. \ We have to hand it to the Episcopal lads for selecting an expert like Ralph to pass on the merits of the canines scheduled to do the lockstep around the circle today. Ralph knows his dogs?and we might add, h$.vknows sports. * Well, we note that some of the softball devotees are out evenings those days, limbering up for the long spring apd summer that is ahead. It is hoped to get the softball league lined up in April and from all indications, there will be some hot games played on the high school diamond at Laurens and Fair streets. Those who wandered down Lyttletoo street last Friday to see if Father Edmund Burke was still with his back against the wall, found the genial' padre wearing one of those milewide smiles. And he had darned good reason for the grin. The Catholic bazaar with Its bingo, auction, dinner and what-have-you, was Just aa^interesting, packed Just as much fun i*nri was Just as big a success as in past years. And the town folks, including groups from every church denomination In the city, were out In droves to attend the event. Listen In on the Mutual system the other night end heard the blow by blow story of the Sammy Angott- Willis Pep battle whloh was won by An gott. It was a great fight with An. gott taking the decision by a hair. * Saturday night wo tuned in on the Fort Wayne, Indiana, station and heard the play by play story of the utata championship basketball game between Fort Wayne and Lebanon high schools, played in the stadium at Indianapolis and wltuossed by 12,000 fans. That's some crowd although iu the city I came from in Wisconsin, population 35,000, high school games attracted between 3.000 and 4,000 fanB. e e I The golf olasslo soheduled for last I Sunday was oalled off because of bad weather. And truly, It was a wild day. Rain, rain and then more rain. We hope the golf event will take place next Sunday. ? I^ots of people gathered in the Kirkwood lobby Sunday playing cards. Others down in the tap room, ljig throng seen in the Kirkwood dining room Sunday noon. In fact, peak turnout for many years. The fact that I missed getting a nice section of pie leads to a belief that the chef did not eiimcLjAUcli a moh of diners. Today the Lenton dog show takes place In Rectory Square. We hope a lot of folks will wander over that way about 3 bells this afternoon because a Lenten dog show Is^always a great sporting event. It will be the seventh that the Episcopal young people have sponsored. The boys are handling it this year and indications are that it will be a howling success. When you have Papa Chase aa Judge and Sonny Chase as ring master?well that sure Is a winning combination and I'll put my sheckles on It every time. Switzerland's national anthem has the same music as "My Country Tls of Thee" and "God Save the King." . Insect! HV.L Johnson & Son I EXTERMINATORS OF oaches, Water Bugs and ed Bugs. All Work guarfcteed for one year. MateriH H s used are non-poisonous. H Phono 224-W ft 15 Brood St. Comdon, S. C. H Hb . - First choice of thousands /arrraifei < r?mrfflff A W r| ^p. I Roses and Thorns Roses to the taxi line managers. We have It right from Birney Hlnson of the Red Star group and Birney says he speaks for every cab line boss, that all drivers are requested, nay?ordered, to keep to the 35 mile an hour speed limit. * "It's this way," said Hlrney. "VVe want to have our drivers observe the law in regard U) speeding- Sometimes we get a rush call and the driver of the cab muy carelessly hit it up because of the \;eported urgency. That's all past now and I want to impress upon the customers of the taxi lines thut if they have any special time to get to a place, to call a taxi sufficiently ahead of that hour, that tl\e driver can reach the customer's destination without having to violate the 35 mile speed limit. All we ask is the cooperation of the public. We'll >do our part." That's a nice idea Birney and you, Andy and the rest of the lads deserve a nice patonthjrbsck. And may we add that you taxi fellows did a swell Job of observing the blackout regulations last week., * * Johnny Klutz qnlls up to say that i (xmspicious waste, above the symbol of personal wealth and power, is now I the mailt of an unpatriotic wanton. * | Remember back in the days when your mammy used to tell you fairy stories and how you loved that one in . particular where the magic word "seasame" would open doors In rocks and what not? I thought of that last Saturday when standing near the information booth at the post office corner. Mrs. I^ee Little and Mrs. i 1. I * Trlxlo Hchloaburg arrived to open the booth for Hed Cross sales and when the tormar unlocked the padlock of the door, the blooming thing fell to I the walk. Yep, the screws In the I hinges canto out as If the wood was butter. We tried to find out what Mrs. Little ?uld to cause thla peculiar domoustration of deterloatlon. We failed. But we did hear what she said when the door fell off. Aw shucks! j BAZAAR ECHOES Tho Skipper presents "The Catholic 1 Hour," belnK a pot purr 1 of Interesting 1 notes relative to the Catholic bacaar ' held last week at St. Mary's llall. ' ? * ? No wonder the good Father Burke Is smiling. Between grins ho mum- ' hies something about "more than two ' grand." That ladles and gentlemen 1 means a great deal. ' t ? * ' Ralph Chase and Jack Healy proved ' to be real Artists as volunteer Walter 1 Lippihnns, Walter Winehells and Kaltenborns. Meaning of course that they , wore ntasters of tho mike. i ( Donald Morrison did himself proud * as the man who turned the squirrel oage>? ~ ~ * "" Michel Shehoen who contributed his genius to the hall decorations should open a studio in hall and home decorations. It was a fine effort. i v Those advertising posters about the hall were outstanding works bf sign painters art. All credit to George Stewart for a flno job of advertising solicitation. i Thoso Grandest Gals really put over a fine feast of good things and the young ladies who waited on tables are deserving of much credit. The Skipper was mighty glad to meet Gaylord Tucker and enjoy a nico| chat with him. Gaylord hat* had quite a ppell of illness but this Camden air and aun are dohig their job well and we are happy to ?ay that Gaylord la picking up faat. * * ? Reed Buckley, who some day will be a famoua broker on Wall Street, was looking down in the uiouth and when we stopped to question his mournful look, he explained that the wheel of fortune was not titopldug at oia green lights. \?!m. \wghr Well, It was a swell partyrted the good people of Camden turned out -en maaao to ahoW their respect and aRwL lion for the good Father and his lock. 1 , * * * So until next March, when we hope ;o hoc you all again at the annual feast of uaeleaH and beautiful gifts . telling for oxhorbitant prizes, this Is the Skipper signing off and expressing his thought to all concorned. Father ? Burke's back s a long way from the wall?thanks to all of you. In some districts In China people whose homes have been doatroyod mist be soaked with water<to foil the Ire demon, before being permitted to Miter friends' homes. .. WANTED , J o v Cattle, Hogs and Livestock. We Pay HIGHEST CASH PRICES For Sale Several Good Milk Cows Come By The Store ?SEE? J. J. TOLBERT 908 Broad Street " - FAN MAIL TV hia is a new kind of fan mail. It's addressed to America's Man of the Hour ... to the man in uniform. f 5 * Brave letters from Mom and Dad ... scrawled notes from Sis . . . envious banter from the kid brother . . . soft, sweet whispers from the girl who waits. Fan mail. . . weighted with inspiration and encouragement and love...sealed with silent, fervent prayers .. . voicing sturdy confidence in Victory * ' and echoing a nation's swelling hymn of hope for a happier world. :" - The men and women of the Southern Railway . System knpyv what this mail from home means to a fighting man. That's why we are so proud to handle it. That's why we Jteep^t moving, day r' ) t ~ ? . ? - , s . , rx&% and night. . . regardless of its ever-increasing volume .. . regardless of the thousand and one difficulties 2 railroad f?ces in time of war. We know, too, that the same faith and hope and courage which today enrich the fan mail of 1 - ? 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