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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
CHALLENGES FROM
j. HAWKINS GOODMAN
Offers to Refund Money II DR..
Towards Specific Will Not
Cure Any Case of Consti-
patton or Dyspepsia

j. Hawkins Goodman is seeking
the worst case of dyspepsia or con-
stipation in Fitzgerald or vicinity
to test DR.. Howard's new specific
for the cure of those diseases.
So confident is he that this re-
markable medicine will effect a
lasting cure in a short time. that he
offers to refund the money should
it not be successful.
In order to secure the quickest
possible introduction J. Hawkins
Goodman will sell a regular so Gel t
package of this medicine half
price
This specific of DR.. Towards
will cure sick headache, dizzy feel
ings, constipation, dyspepsia and
all forms of malaria and liver trou-
BILE. 1t does not simply give re-
lief for a time; it makes permanent
and complete cures.
it will regulate the bowels, tone
up the intestinal tract, give you an
appetite, make food taste good and
digest we'll and increase VigOr Joy
and happiness will take the place
of that dent care whether live
or die" feeling.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
Theatre Party.

Mrs. L. L. Griner treated several
of her young friends to a theatre
party last evening in honor of her
brother, Mr.. Charlie Conn, of Mil
ledgeyille. In the party we're: Mrs.
Griner, chaperone, and her brother,
Mr.. Charlie Conn, Miss Julia Conn,
Mrs. Daisy Brabham, Miss Dixie Jay,
Miss Eleene Braswell, Miss Fannie
Boyd, MIR. D B. Nicholson and MrG.
Kilcrease.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
CHILDREN INJURED.
Ordinary Cathartics and Pills and
Harsh Physic Cause Distress
IND COMPLAINTS.

ing Complaints.
You cannot be over careful in the
selection of medicine for children.
Only the very Sentlest bowel medicine
should ever be given, except IN emer-
gency cases. Ordinary pills, cathartics
and purgatives are apt to do more
harm than good. They may cause
gripping, nausea and other distressing
after effects that are frequently health
destroying.
We personally recommend and guar
antee Re1all Orderlies as the safest
and most dependable remedy, which
we know, for constipation and associ
ate bowel disorders. We have sucn
absolute faith in the virtues of this
remedy that we sell it on our guar
antce of money back in every instance
where it fails TO give entire satisfac-
ton and We urge all in need of such
medicine to try it at our risk.
Rexall OrderlieS are eaten just like
candy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action, may be taken at
any time. day or night; do not cause
diArrh"2. nausea, gripping. excessive
looseneSs. or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which
they come in contact. apparently act
ing rs reg1latiye tonic upon the re-
Taxed muscular coat Of the bowel. thus
overcoming weakness. and aiding to
restore the bowels to more vigorous
and hea lthy activity.
Rexall Orderiies commonly complete
ly relieve constipation. except OF
course when of surgical character.
They also tend to overcome the neces-
sity Of constantly taking laxatives to
keep the bowels in normal condi-
ton. Three sizes of packages, 10
cents, % cents. and 80 cents. Remem-
Der, you can obtain Rexall Remedies
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
Denmark Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
The Coal Strike

Atlanta, March 21-Local dealers
predict general rise in the price
Of coal throughout the southern
states after April first, owing TO the
fact that on that date the anthra-
cite miners are expected to cease
work pending an adjustment of
their claims.
Coal north Of the Ohio has al
ready advanced, and the effect
will soon be felt here, it is believed
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

TO the Voters of the Third Congressional District have
ambition represent the Third district congress AS to
my fitness and worness propose to submit that to the
tiers of the district along with the other gentlemen who may
aspire to the honor, a democratic primary
Il farmer born and reared on farm in this dis
rc and contributed all that possibly could to the adj
vancemen the farming interests of section of the
try.
AS member of congress would be controlled largely by
the same desires and purposes that have actuated
vae citizen in advancing the farming interests OF the and
county which ultimately the interest of every whet
er merchant lawyer doctor banker mechanic citizens fol-
lowing other caln9s.
4 shall be Glad to meet the face face in every
ty of the district before the day of election
Sincerely,
JOHN R. MERCER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

Mrs F. P. Stoner, over Adams
Candy Kitchen, has the agency for
the Worlds Star Seamless Hosiery
and Underwear" the kind that
wears. Subscriptions for all maya
zines and club offers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

WANTED-The BEN HILL FAIR
ASSOCIATION desires to pur-
chase twenty acres of land within
or adjoining the City limits, suit
able for a Fair Ground. This land
to be in a square plot, preferably,
but other plots may be offered.
Propositions will be considered
at once Submit propositions to
either of the members of the fol-
lowing Location Committee.
P. F. Clark,
J. T. Turner.
BIT. Strickland,
A. B. Cook,
T. F. Hemminger,
Location Committee Of the Ben Hill
Fair Association.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

thought | had to leave Fitz-
gerald. have loaned over $780,
600 on city property. am ready
to loan 100000 more before | 60.
| can now lend you money on
farm lands at 6 per cent. Not less
than $4,000 loaned on farms.
37-12t CHsA. B. TEAL.
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Blanks

Warranty Deeds
Mortgage Deeds
Quit-Claim Deeds
Sheriff Deeds
Bonds for Title
Option Contracts
Farm Leases
Protest Notices
Mortgage Notes
Retain Title Notes
Waiver Notes
PrOmissOry Notes
Rent Notes
Chattle Mortgages
Crop Mortgages
Rent Contracts for City Property
Justices and Superior Court Papers
We are ready to serve you,
Fisher & Thompson.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
Mrs. Griffin Serves Luncheon

Mrs. Thos. Griffin entertained Miss
Margaret Harris, Miss Blossom Mer-
Ger and Mr.. Frank Freeman at tea
at her home last evening.
A four course luncheon was served
in the dining room, which was beau
tifully decorated with pink carna-
tons
Visit the new store of |. Fisher &
Jesse Thompson.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

STOVE WOOD-16in best quality,
quick delivery, phone 4O2, Bernie
A. Foil Roanoke Drive, over IL
years at the same old stand; a
square deal or don't want your )
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21
LOCALS

Have you registered?
Register before April End if you
intend to vote.
Visit the new store of |. Fisher &
Jesse Thompson.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Jay
Sunday morning, a baby girl.
We are ready to serve you,
Fisher & Thompson.
Don't forget to register by April 2,
if you want to vote at the primary
Attend to this matter NOW.
When buying Dry Goods & Shoes
come to Fisher and ThompSonS.
Mr.. Rubert Smith, of Atlanta, is
visiting the family of MIR. Charlie
Floyd on AltaInaha street.
Miss Nellie Frazer, who has been
spending few days at home, left
this morning for her school at Bessie
Tiff.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris and
their charming children, are visiting
Mr.. HarriS's parents in Pavo this
week.
Mr. Charlie Conn, of MilledgeVille
who has been visiting his sister,
Mrs L. L. Griner, returned home
this morning.
~ When buying Dry Goods & Shoes
come to Fisher and ThompsonS.
The Aldine Hotel Office is now
under the direction Of clever Wright
Terrence. who will put forth his best
efforts to please the travelling pub
lie,
The RI. Rev. Bishop Reese, D. d.,
Savannah. will preach morning
fGd evening next Sunday in the
Episcopal Church at II a. and 7:3O.
p. m. ot
The street paving brigade has
monopolized the two blocks of street
on Pine, but will soon have the paw
ing down, and the work so far indi-
b Gates a first class job.
The growth of the pecan industry
of Georgia is being recognized by
the state authorities, and plans are
now being discussed at the capitol
to provide adequate protection to
growers against two kinds of insects
and one kind of blighting disease,
now somewhat prevalent in certain
parts of Georgia.
Predictions are made in various
Darts of the state that this years
Georgia peach crop will be one of the
LARGEST in the states history. Up to
the 18th of March, none OF the trees
anywhere in the state are In bud
enough to be in danger. Possibility
of a real freeze are diminishing
daily. and now only some utterly
nlnlooked for and abnormal cause
could interfere with the big crop.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Dickey returned
Yesterday from three weeks trip to
Texas in which they mingled the
three-business, pleasure and health
While in the Lone Star State Mr.,
Dickev underwent a treatment that
no feels sure will relieve him from
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, from which ne has
suffered several years. He is in ro-
Ahust health now, and his friends are
oratifed at the prospects OF his res
toration to perfect health.
The Enterprise wants the local news
of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill Co, It's
an impossibility for our reporter to
meet everybody who might have
an item of interest. We trnst
that all mothers and the young
buds" of the city and county Will
assist us in this matter Write out
vour items best you can, and send
5them to the Enterprise office by
Everybody Works but Father, or
drop in and tell US about it,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

STRAYED-From 215 E. Sherman,
one gray horse, Sunday night,
weighs 10 or II hundred pounds
Suitable reward for return to
37-tf G.. S. New.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-21

WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, Barr
ed Plymouth Rocks and White
Leghorns, good strains, 75c for set
ting of Is eggs.
Mrs. c. A. WETTSTEIN,
37-12t Ala S. Main St.
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BUSINESS LOCALS

WANTED-Sewine of all kinds.
Will give satisfaction at reasona-
bic prices. Mrs. J. S Chatter,
Alt, SO3 South Lee 81
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years He must know the soil, how it is
affected in this weather and that-and
he must also know the tiiler Of the soil,
and know whether he is one capable of
making the land give up it's maximum
yield
On the face of things it might seem
that the simpler and surer method would
be to wait until the crops were actually
harvested, reaped or baled, as the case
might be. and then make a computation
that would be exact. But this would not
do. The public in eeneral, the stock ex-
change and especially the farmers them
selves, all demand such information far
IN advance of harvest time The farmers
in one section. for instance, want to- get
line on how their fellow tllers of the
soil in another section are making out ;"
Also they want advance estimates that
they may figure out future prices and
tabulate their own expenses and receipts
accordingly.
So. in order to get this advance infor-
nation. the farmers themselves pitch
in and help" Practically AL Of them are
willing to help-even anxious to do So
and, despite the fact that the services
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$1,000 township correspondents located in
agricultural townships voting precincts
and other minor civil divisions who are
called on for monthly reports to the bu-
reaU covering the territories in which
they are located Then a list is main
tanned of about 5000 individual farmers
Who are called upon at the close of each
growing season for reports as to the re-
suits of their personal farming opera
tons. Data is also obtained from deal
ers, elevator men, freight departments
and various other sources throughout the
country-thus getting absolutely accurate
information of untold value in making
future computations The reports re-
ceived from each class of these voluntary
correspondents are tabulated and comput-
ed in the division of domestic crop re-
ports--a part of the bureau of statistics
and each class of report is handled en-
tirely separately from and independent of
every other class
Meanwhile the state agent is also re-
ceiving reports from various sources of
his own. These he goes over sizes up
and if he thinks the figures too large or
mayhap too small. either alters them or
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pert that the statistical conclusions
reached by those in the same districts
are frequently nearly identical that
the difference is negligible
Nevertheless. for all the experiences Of
the correspondent, no report is accepted
of itself. The final estimate is reached
by comparison elimination, investigation,
more comparison, more elimination, more
investigation, and on, round and round
in circle, until a prophecy is reached
that is SO accurate that the country at
large accepts it without question. And
all this procedure is necessary, for may
hap a district will be covered by six
correspondents three of whom are mark
ed optimists, not inclined to exaggeration,
perhaps, but still tending toward too
much sanguinity. while the other three
may be rank pessimists. forever fore
seeing some untold weather somersault
that will spell bleak failure In such a
case an investigation and comparison,
taken in conjunction with a nice con-
sideration of the nature of the original
correspondent brings about an average
that is. just about true"
When the averages of the voluntary
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threshes them out with the person send
ing In the estimate, until a satisfactory
conclusion is reached. Finally he sends
them to headquarters to be duly consid-
cred along with the others in the framing
OF the little report that plays such havoc
with the world financial.
All the figures are gone over again at
the bureau. the reports of the various
classes of correspondents being placed in
parallel columns, and subjected to the
most rigid of comparisons. No CORE
spondent sending in a report knows the
ngures of his fellow correspondents re-
port No one knows the exact figures ex-
cept DR.. Olmsted-the secrecy being MAIN
tanned not because the agents are sus-
pected or dishOnesty-were this the case
they would be discharged instantlY-but
merely. as DR.. Olmsted quoted, Ito make
assurance doubly sure Yet for all the
ignorance of the correspondents as to
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correspondents have all been drawn and
tabulated, they go to DR.. Olmsted. who
has the crop conditions more than dec
ade past at his finger tips. He looks
over the totals and compares them with
the yields of the districts concerned in
other years Ii he has any doubts he
details special field agent to the dis
trlct to make a personal investigation
These special field agents have all been
in the service of the bureau many years.
Each mas devoted his time and study to
a particular section of states, regarding
which he has become the most expert.
Hence. when one of them is detailed to
look into doubtful report he is famil-
lar with his field and has a pretty good
working knowledge of the conditions that
ought to obtain before he starts his
work. In addition to this. however, he
conducts a rigid investigation, which.
though Laid along different lines is just
about as thorough as that Of Burns de-
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ceptable.
In the United States" said DIR. Ohm
sted. in discussing this phase. there are
about ESQ counties classed as agricul-
tural, and in practically all these the bu-
reau has county correspondents, one in
each county. who are selected with refer
ence to their fitness for making crop
reports. These may and may not receive
salaries. but each has two or more cor
respondents under him. in different sec
tons of the county, who aid him in the
service he renders by reporting directly
TO him. The/e. in turn. may be added by
individual farmers. The county cores
pOndents report each month for their
respective territories as a whole, send
ing their reports directly to the bureau
and combining the information received
from their correspondents with their own
knowledge and observation.
THE bureau also has a list of about
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Getting

MUCH Interesting Work
AVA in Preparing the Fig
ures-How They Are Given
Out for Publication-Secrecy
in Making Up the Reports
NO Possibility of a Leak"
as the Work Is Now Ar
ranged-The Scramble of the
Newspaper Men for the
First Reports-Sending Them
Over the Wires-Vital Eff
fects of Reports-The Work
OF the Field Agents-How
the Totals Are Compiled by
the Experts.
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T would seem a
far cry from the
staid routine of
the work OF the
federal govern
III g II I to I h @
frenzied rush and
clsnOr Of the
stock exchange,
yet there exists
between the two
a connection that
is direct and un-
8 oIrra I--a1a
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broken. Speaking fguratively. Uncle
sam Is forced to play the part of
croupier for the stock exchange, SPIN
ming the ivory ball of chance on a
roulette table which covers the entire
nation In palmer words he supplies
figures which send stock quotations
scoOting skyward or scuttling down.
ward. making millions for some losing
millions for others, and this is ac-
complished through the medium of the
briefest of brief reports. flashed out
from the bureau of statistics OF the
department of Agriculture
The report. which covers only a part
of a single typewriter sheet gives the
government estimate Of the monthly
yield of cotton. There are other re
ports. giving the estimate of the crop
of wheat, rye and ali the other Deces-
SitieS ot NE, which. paradoXical as it
may seem are all made objects Of the
widest, most desperate of speculation
Each crop report has its own particular
day of issuance. but of them all the
cotton report is most eagerly awaited.
The bare figures. citing the estimated
number OF pounds to be picked and baled.
together with citation of the figures of
years. are all that are sent out by the
government. but from their effect they
are ample Not IA month passes but that
on these figures, dry and practically
meaningless to the layman, fortunes of
staggering proportions hang, piaythingS
of chance.
But while these figures undoubtedly play
havoc with the stock market and conse-
quently with fortunes. they also have a.
vital effect on the entire country at
large Dealing as they do with the
necessities of life. they give the economist
a basis on which to figure out the ma
tons prosperity-it being an accepted fact
that a countrys wealth lies in its soil.
Also. the reports have IL direct effect ON
the cost of living If. for instance the
wheat crop is unusually large, the price
os wheat will go down-and, as a matter
of course, the cost of flour will drop in
proportional least to the miller. II, on
the other hand. the yield be scanty
prices will soar in exact ratio. So il is
with cotton, and with all the other
crops which the bureau OF statistics COM
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Is e $ :
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The Passing O
You're legitimate descendent of the first sore-head-a
whining wheedling hane-back!
For ancestors complained of their
criticised their protested against handcaps
and locked gates forbidden Pigments
idLer's imagination.
Thebes and Tyre knew your Sre lugubrous crdak
roug Phoencan groves echoed under Roman arches
and resounded along the dikes of Flanders.
You prated of inequalities until burned and guioned
aristocracy off the
Then the burden of your song was, "What
do such What man
stand?'
longer asses ears and look with fools
its aNdscosng glare you last in all naked
seAshness inefficient troubLen1aker and n,aconten
We have behed the great earth-truth all things
possible to effort and strength and character.
We knoU that do anything and that all capable
and sincere may do what any has done.
We writing history wonderfully than yesterday
wrote fairy tales
peasants Mustrious than grandfathers of kings
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Uncle Sanns Crop Report Not Solely Matter Dry Figures

putes. All the reports have vital effect
and all are made the subject of the most
careful investigation, not only in one
state. or even one section of the country,
but in every part of the United States.
But while all are important, the reports
on wheat and cotton are probably await
ed with the most feverish interest-and
the cotton report is even more important
than wheat.
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The telephone connections arranged for,
the newspaper men congregate around a
small table placed at the foot of the
stairs to await the coming of the report.
Meanwhile, the board, upstairs. is arriv-
ing at its final conclusions. Perhaps de-
bate will arise which will delay the fix
ing OF a total until the last minute. Usu-
ally. however. the report is ready ahead
of time. and the board. sits in the statisti-
clans room idle, also waiting. The formal
report, with blank spaces left for the in
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tective or of the federal secret service
and when his report finally comes in it is
practical certainty that it is correct
to the last figure
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tezegTdPh-BeH his
phone-Lister with his antiseptcs
And then peN NELL crowding heel toe-McCorn,ick
with his reaperEdon, Westinghouse Hoe Berner-why you
can't count fast enough to remember them ALL
There's genius in neighborhood, and it's mighty
family that can't point father brother uncle
with a revolutionary Invention idea to his credit.
We've grown used ".uhat do that
forgotten who thought of artificial ice and of hazy
to the builder of the submarine boat who dug the first tunnel
under river
Your day past the very children scott you.
Your occupation work only for enthusiasts
and prophets of hope
There's but place left for the pessn nice airy ue
padded cell in the nearest insane asylum.
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The crop reporting board is composed
of the chief of the bureau. his associate,
an expert statistician from the central
bureau. and two special field agents. call
ed to Washington each month especially
for this service. These last named two
are changeable. and no agent knows he
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-28
Thu island of ST. Helena.

ST. Helena mas been an island Of
tragedies tragedies that have been
lost sight of wailing over the Cor
sican On the second day of my visit
the governor took me by carriage road
through the turns over the island. At
one point of our journey he road. In
winding around spurs and ravines.
formed perfect " within The dis
lance of few rods The roads. though
tortuous and steep. were fairly good.
and | was struck with the amount of
labor it must have cost TO build them
The air on the heights was cool and
bracing. 1t is said that since hanging
for trivial offenSeS went out OF fashion
no one has died there. except from
falling over the cliffs in old age or
from being crushed by stones rolling
on them from he steep mountains
Witches at one time were persistent at
ST. Helena. as with us in America in
the days of Cotton Mather At the
present day crime is rare in the island