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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

OF late there has been much said
about the cost of growing cotton,
estimates running from eight to
fifteen cents a pound. As mat
ter OF fact, the cost of growing cot
ton is largely an individual prop
osition, and will, we believe, as a
general proposition, decrease as the
yield per acre increases. We have
long said, and take occasion here
70 repeat, that the man who makes
only 200 pounds Of lint cotton per
acrs-the average for the South
is growing it at loss even at ten
and twelve cents a pound. This
being true, what's the answer
Simply that we must average from
three-iourths Of bale to a bale per
acre. and that unless our lande are
capable Of such yields we had bet
ssr plant them in peas, beans and
clovers until they are. Incident
allv the same thing is true of the
fsllow who has been making only
egsesn bushels Of corn per acre.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

We have not begun to tap the
source Of the agricultural wealth Of
the South. Go over the matter
this first Of the year in your own
mind. with your family and neigh
bors. and with faith in yourself
farm better than you have ever
done. Be wise in your expendi-
lures, buy the things essential to
diversity your crops and to pro-
duce cheaply, and then report to
us next year the benefit that has
come to you by following this ad-
vice.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

Here's one new years resolution
we wish to see lived up to: All
pull, and pull together, for the up
lift and upbuilding of our town
and the whole county. The Jour
nal will stand shoulder to shoulder
with you and is ready to serve you
at any time to our utmost.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

An observant exchange refers to
'corn-fed wives" rs the owner Of
hips that meet the requirements Of
next seasons fashions. All the
Georgia women used to have 'em
and we have never been able to
understand their complete disap-
pearance, says t Ii Q Griffin
News. Evidently Bro. Duke is
not d married man.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07
Who Shall Deliver Us

That Lee county has too many
large farms is a seIfepident fact,
and right now anyone can see the
effects Of this policy.
We'll may the agricultural III
terests Of this section in looking
On this Landlord" tenant system
exclaim, Who shall deliver US.
Let rs take a glance at it and see
what its results have been:
/. It has made agriculture in
vast areas the mere slave and hire
ling Of commerce. rather than an
independent and co-equal industry
2, It has perpuated the one
crop, all-cotton system, with its
ruinous effect on prices and its no
less ruinous effect on soil fertility
and on the progress Of this section
generally.
8. 1t has brought about such
conditions that shiftless, land
skinning negroes tenants because
they are supposed to make bigger
profits for the land -lords-can get
access to land when thrifty, intel
igent, industrious, white farmers
who would build up. the comniun-
ity and the state and the soil are
refused and rejected.
We quote the remark Of one Of
the big plantation owners. No,
we don't want white tenants he
cause they are ambitious and save
their money and want to buy
homes, whereas the negro tenants
spend everything they make. =.
There in a sentence is the hand.
writing on the wall for the future
civilization Of the rural section, Gn-=
less something is done. Who IN
deed shall deliver US?
Nor is this matter calling for.
the consideration Of the white far
mers only. It is a matter which
demands the attention Of every
patriot interested in the State S
upbuilding.
White landowners have suffered
by it because laborers they might
have used proftably have beer
tolled off by the prospect Of work
ing for themselves on the landlord Is
land.
Our stand on this matter, while
it may not be pleasing to some,
we believe will be approved by
"a good majority Of the citizens Of
Lee county.
This policy will hinder the pro.
gress Of any county or section. 1t
keeps new white settlers out, and
keep US on the landlord and
tenant" basis, and as long as we
continue such a system we will
have with US people that are NOV
ing about continually and who
will not do the county any mater
ial good.
We need more white people on
small farms. LET'S GO AFTER
THEM.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

It is said that some farmers Of
this county are calculating to plant
more cotton than ever heretofore.
Surely. these good people can't be
SO deluded as to make another
large crop. II SO, their experience
will indeed be sad one.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07


Inthe past few days We have
mailed out q number of statements
for Subscriptions due ior the new
year, 1915. A few, only few.
have responded 70 our call. May
he some have overlooked the mat
ter while Others probably threw
away their statements without due
regard, considering tic amount too
small to make any difference with
the publisher.
On all bills was written If not
paid by Jan 1st, paper will lie dis
continued. 8 Some few seem to
have taken offenSs at this. We
hope that such has not been the
case, for we had no intentions Of
offending anyone, and have only
the kindest Of feelings for every
citizen Of Lee county, and every
subscriber and patron Of The Jour
nal.
We wish that were able to give
every citizen Of Lee county The
Journal absolutely without cost TO
them, and that we could make it
paper that every one could point
too with pride, for our long and
continuous service in new spaper
work has shown us that the daily
and weekly press accomplishes
more good than any other institu
ton in the county.
We have always loved to point
to Albany and the Herald, as the
proof Of our assertions. Albany to-
day is looked Upon as the metrop-
iisof South Georgia. And most Of
this has been made possible by the
work Of Editor Mcintosh and his
able corps Of assistants on the Her
aid, By publishing a daily news
paper that would do credit to a
city twice as large as Albany, yes,
even three times.
But we are not able to print a
paper free, no more than you are
able to give your commodities away
free, and furthermore the postal
laws will not allow US to send it
through the mails unless the sub
Scrlption price is paid in advance.
We quote the following from a
speech made by a prominent busi-
ness man in Atlanta at business
banquet
:. THE home industry and Buy
at Home idea is something no
town, large or small, can afford to
neglect, and the very best aid most
profitable way it can be begun is By
patronizing the home newspaper
first.
There is nothing which so re-
presents the feeling of a commune
ity as its newspaper, whether it be
a great daily or the finest little
weekly But citizens and business
men have come to look for loyalty,
public spirit and enterprise of the
newspapers as matters Of course.
They look upon the papers as their
own property, and sometimes for
get that paper must have income
if tits to succeed. A town without
paper is a sorry town indeed
And town which does not sup
port its paper by advertising and
by paying its subscriptions, win
soon have a very weak paper or no
paper at all. :"
AS will be seen by the paper this
week we are striving to give you
value received for every cent ex-
pended, and your subscription for
the new year, although it is small,
will be greatly appreciated, and we
hope that if you have any printing
of any kind, that you will show
your appreciation Of our efforts, to
allow us to do this work for you.
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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

The farmers OF Lee should be
careful not plant too many water
melons and cantaloupes this year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

A poor man is not always fool,
but few rich men we're bitten by
Solomon's dog. Griffin News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

Obituary notices, cards Of thanks,
resolutions OF sympathy and all stint
lar notices, other than those given
In the paper as news items, must be
paid for at the rate Of five cents per
printed line.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

Advertising rates reasonable and
win be furnished upon application. All
bills for advertising muct be paid BY
the 9Th Of each month to insure fu-
ture insertion.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

No contributions will be considered
unless written plainly upon only one
side Of the paper and writer's name
furnished the Editor We assume no
responsibility for views expressed in
communication
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

Advertise, and keep on adver-
Using during the new year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

Keep up your New Years reso.
luton to attend church regular.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-07

All Communication and remittances
should Be addressed to
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
BIG HAUL BY JOE MARTIN
Nineteen Elusive Bass Trapped by One Little Eel-Second Try Gets
 Seventeen More.

Smith, La.-Joe Martin has just brought in the finest mess of bass of the season, and with it a strange tale He had 36 plymouth black bass that he caught at two hauls with a string line.
 He WAS using small minnows for bait and had no luck. After fishing about an hour he caught a little eel He proceeded to string it, declaring he was going to have something to show, anyhow.
 He dropped the long stringing line over the side of his boat, fished for nearly an hour, and caught a five inch trout.
 He started to pull up his line to string the trout and felt a fierce tug and after hard struggle he pulled in 1S big black-mouthed bass, running from pound to two and a half pounds.
 The bass had tried to swallow the eel, and it had slid through their gills and strung them. Joe put the bass on another line, dropped the eel overheard again. In fl minutes he pulled up IT more bass.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES

The utilization of the rare miner als and the ron-metallics in the State of Arizona is one of the first problems to be considered by the Arizona State Bureau of Mines. MT. P. E. Joseph, mettalurgist of the station, is in charge of these inves- tigations, which will be promoted by publications that will be of great as- sistance to those interested in the mining industry. During the year bulletins will be issued each one dealing with a separate mineral which is to be found in commercial quantities in Arizona. Each bul' letin will contain a brief description of the sources of the particular min eral described with an outline of the various field tests that are neces- sary for further discoveries. They will also contain information as to the use of these minerals with an outline of the various factors which govern the market, and how to as certain whether or not the deposits are of commercial value. The char acter of the pamphlets will be local and applied to Arizona conditions.
 Inasmuch as manganese is one of the things most often misunderstood, the first bulletin will have this for it's subject. It is now in the hands of the printer, and will be ready for distribution in about a month. Fol lowing that time bulletins will be, is sued regularly twice month. They will be issued as a Mineral Techno- logy series.
 The basic idea of these publica- tions is to give to the prospector and miner information that is authentic in a clear and concise form, to enable him to identify the ores containing the metals described, to determine for himself something of the value of his find, and the uses for it. Although such information may be obtained now where a large library is avail able, it has not been compiled into forms. These bulletins are for free distribution, and may be had by writing to Charles F. Willis, Director, Arizona, State Bureau of Mines, Tucson, Arizona.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
OIL EXECUTIVE
 ON ARDMORE EXPLOSION

Two words in the newspaper ac-
 counts of the recent tank car gaso- line explosion at Ardmore, Oklahoma,
 one of the most disastrous in the history of the oil industry, are par ticularly a complete explanation of the terrible catastrophe, according to K. R. Kingsbury, Vive-President of the Standard Oil Company Those two are compressor gasoline" ;"
 'The tank car which caused the explosion that resulted in the death of more than fifty people, was filled with compressor gasoline" said MT. Kingsbury. Compressor gasoline made by compressing natural gas is very 'gassy' and unstable and ig- mites so easily that there is always danger of explosion. Even when
 mixed with a low gravity gasoline Ito produce a blended or mixed" gasoline, as is now commonly being done, the mixture is still very gassy' and dangerous It is not at dll lIh0 d Rl1 oiShI LII 1CIuSIy pTO- duct such as our Red Crown Gaso- line, which is made by d1stiiling crude petroleum.
 ] More than a year ago our con- pany dismantled the compressor plant it had installed in the oil fields at Newhall, Cal, for manufac-
 turing gasoline from natural gas. | This was after we had made ex-
 haustive experiments with the gaso-
 line so produced to determine, if possible, a safe means of transport
 ing it to Fl Segundo Refinery for re-
 running. Compressor or Blended"
 gasoline,in our opinion, is at all times
 and under all circum stances a danger
 ous proposition. Its great volatility
 and high vapor tension test makes 1 it a product too dangerous for us to 1 handle by any known means of
 transportation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
WEARY WILLIE IN REAL LIFE
Man Arraisned in Detroit Looked Like Living> Picture From a
 Comic Supplement.

Flint, Mich.-Peter Paris, who ap- peared like a living picture of a weary Willie" suddenly awakened from the pages of the comic supple merts, was arraigned in Justice Tor rey's court on a charge of vagrancy and pleaded guilty. He drew 65 days in the Detroit house of correction.
 When arrested Peter wore one tat tered overcoat and four 'undercoats, four pairs of battered trousers and a pair of shoes several times toe" large and well ventilated by many holes.
 Peter is an Italian and can talk but little English. He told the sheriff he was walking back to Italy" He was arresrsd tor begging from farmers uear Mou,Is. Norris. =
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
ARIZONA STATE FAIR

Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 21.-Among the entries for the harness events for the forthcoming State Fair that must not be overlooked either as to importance or prospects of success, is the string of T. E. Pollock from the famous Pinewood Farm near Flagstaff. MT. Pollock's horses have always added to the harness strength of the State Fairs. They are now in Phoenix, stabled, and in training for the big events. The string includes the following splendid animals: Hiland c. Jr., bay geld ing son of Hiland C., one of the favorites of recent years. Pine wood, a bay stallion, a handsome horse of good movement, son of Lijerro. Both of these are entered in the PIP and 2:1S trots. Irene Strathmore, a handsome daughter of Knight of Strathmore- made his best mark in Phoenix-is entered in both the 2:15 trot for Arizona horses and the year old trot. Pinswood another classy horse is entered in the 2:25 trot for Arizona horses. Pine knot, bay colt by Greso B., and Belzabola, a son of Red Lac will start in the two year old trot; while May Della, by Lou Kinney, is booked
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

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   entitled to- justice equally with other citizens and That  proof That they have practically  The situation therefore that the people through their whether sated fortune teller in  willing of
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
Thief Pui Money" Back.

San Money which was neither counterfeit nor genuine lay in the window of the Pacific Hardware company. Alongside lay some patent razors. One man looked so longingly at the money that he became obsessed with the idea of getting hold of it. He got rock and broke the plate glass window. He reached in and felt the money. He saw that it was worthless and put it back.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
Prisoners Mal Fish,

Grecucastle, Ind-A fish pond prob ably coon will be built on the state penal farm, according to the trustees. Deer creek passes through the farm, and the trustees say they will stock the stream with game fish. The trus- tees say they want the prisoners on the farm to have some recreation. They are of the opinion that fishing will be about as good as any.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
Weddina Nonsense Expensive

Bayonne, N. J.-The throwing of rice and old shoes at weddings in the new $200,00O St. Henry's Roman Cath olic church will not be permitted. The pastor, Rev. Peter E.. Reilly. said he did not want the new church "mussed up"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

True, we 'Idiotic Yankees" long and patiently endured" von Papen and his coterie. This seems to jus tify the adjective he uses on us.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

We hear nothing these days of the advancing columns of the Villa army, reported to be coming from the state of Chihuahua However, the ap- proach of Obregon's army, now head ed for Chihuahua may excelIerate the western movement of Villa.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

Our esteemed weather bureau is now suffering from disturbance over the Carribean sea-where dis turbances occur pretty regularly every day or so.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

A perfect spirit of "Old Nawleans" in Mardi Gras time will prevail in Phoenix on Saturday of Fair week. The big Campbell Carnival company has been engaged to provide the down town amusements and midway, which. will be slightly to the west of the center of the city but still within the paved district. A solid block of paved street will be enclos- ed and an outdoor masked ball will be held on this block, that night. During the week the carnival com pany will give continuous perform ances. There will be all those at fractions within the enclosure that add so much to Carnival week. !" Nothing is being overlooked to make the week in Phoenix perfect ban ner week for the visitors to the State Fair City.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

Then there goes Germany selling S1O,0OO,00O worth of one year notes in this country. They all like Ameri- can dollars.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

Old Friendly relations" with Ger many has again put in his appearance we are glad to say.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

Bryan and Wilson of different minds" says a headline. Yes some what apparently.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
VIE. p. Ripley

On Relations of Railroads and People
 The industrial leaders of this nation are talking the public face through paper The time when if corporation had anything say to the people they hired hand whispered through
 lawyer or employed lobbyist to explain it to the egs lature, but the who know and the who do are now talking the fence to the who plows
 When the leading business of this nation get back to the soil" witA their problems strife and dissen sion will disappear, for when others faces and smile there is better day coming.
 MT D P RinleY. president of the Santa Fe Railroad
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson, the English actor, recently sailed for Eng. iand. after completing farewell tour of the principal cities of this country. Just before sailing he said: My last words to beloved America while am on her soil are to be well prepared, get ready. Establish compulsory mili- tary training Teach young men and boys to be soldiers
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22
A few knockers across the water seem to think Americas motto is, Remember the main chance"

Strenuous military work for twenty business man a mucn needed rest.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-10-22

to appear in both the two year old pace and the 2:20 pace, all these horses are splendid animals and will do credit to the fair.
The evening world., 1915-03-12

Hsre's'a Safe Easy Way to Gain 10
Or - he. Il Sslid, Healthy,
Permanent Flesh.

Thin. nervous. undeveioped men and
women everywhere are hoard to say, II
can't understand why I do not get fat.
eat plenty of good, nourishing food"
The reason Is Just this: You cannot got
fat. no matter how much you eat, unless
your digestive organs assimilats the fat
making elements Of your food instead Of
waste.
What 10 needed IL q means OF gently
ursing the asssimilativs functions Of the
stomach and intestines to absorb the oils
ana rats and hand them over to the blood,
wnere they may reach the starved,
shrunken, run down tissues and build
them up. The thin persons body 10 iikc
2 dry sponse-eaeer and hungry for the
fattey materials Of which It. Il being de-
prived by the failure OF the allmsntary
canal TO take them from the food. The
pest way to overcome this sinful waste
o. nssh- building elements and to stop the
ieakage OF fats II 70 uss 6argoi, the re-
Gently discovered resenerativs fspos that
70 recommended % highly BY physicians
mere and abroad. Take q little sarGoi
tablet with every meal and notice how
firm, healthy flesh are deposited over your
oody. covering each bony angie and pro-
Jscting point. All good drueuists have
5rrsol. or can get Il from their whole.
saIer, and will refund your money II You
are not satisfied with the gain in weight
II produces. ~ stated on the guarantee in
sscn package. II 70 Inexpensive, easy TO
take and highiy efficient.
NCses.While sargoi has produced re-
dyspepsia and ssnsrai stomach troubles.
should not Be tahsn unless you are
Wiling to gain ten pounds or mere. for
20 wonderful neSh .buildOg.-Advt
The evening world., 1915-03-12
Babe, BIG CIRCUS TIGER,
HAS 4 OF her own NOW
But She Fails to Rival BaHum 8
Bailey Lion Jessie, Mother
of Five.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. March IA
Ono Of the most valuable additions TO
any circus menageries in this country
in many years was made yesterday at
the Barnum q Bailey winter Q6ar-
ters whom four perfectly marked
whelps were born to Babe. tbI Royal
Bengal tiger. used as . 6eulptor'S
model In New York.
Five perfect specimens Of Numidian
lions were born to Jessie In the circus
quarters last Tuesday.
But tho big show ~ lost Baby
Jack. the lion cub bornI psnd q half
years ago and who w. tauOht 70
play with the elephants. Jack choked
TO death several weeks ago. Even
always been scared Of the young Hon.
mourn his death.