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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
WHY NOT A SCHOOL FARM?

Another thing any rural community
might we'll set out to have is school
iarm"-that is to say, few acres set
apart to be cultivated by patrons and
pupils of the school, the proceeds to
be used for school purposes. In The
Progressive Farmer of March 4, 1916,
Prof. Judd gave his experience in or
ganzing sixteen such school farms in
one county, ranging in size from TIP
to ID acres, the value of products
raised ranging from $74O1 to .$313.50.
Another friend, Mr. Daniel NJ. Wor-
ley, writes us the experience Of Dixie
School farm as follows
Our patrons were called to meet
February Is, to consider the matter,
and selected level thrce-acre tract
They gave eight bags of cottonseed
meal and eight two-horse loads of sta
bic manure, while the Planters Cot
tonseed Oil Company gave one ton
of fertilizer.
"On March %, % men with 2e
horses and mules met and broke the
ground. We planted cotton in April
and the narrowing, chopping and
picking was done by neighbors as
sembling and working together few
summer afternoons, usually from 2 tc
4 or 5 o'clock
Then, onSthe afternoon Of October
Is, teachers, pupils, and patrons, sc
persons in all. met and picked two
bales of cotton, and on November Is
with 90 present, We picked two more
bales"
II you need longer school term
or a larger school building, or more
teachers, or domestic science equip
ment, or paint for the buildings, isn't
it worth while getting your patrons tc
come together and discuss having d
school farm in 1917.-The Progressive
Farmer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Upper and lower
fat; FIVE rooms each. Every conve-
nience. Apply to Mrs. Pauline H.
Crawiey, 70S South Main. 1t
FOR RENT--Two nice and com
Portable rooms, furnished or unfur-
nished, upstairs, hot and cold bath at
cached, to young men or couple. Mrs
+. Wall, 404 North Main street. II
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
Nicely furnished room in my resi-
dence No 412 South Main street fol-
rent. Mrs. c. s. Islcr. 2t
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE
United States District Court, ALBANY
Division, Southern District
of Georgia

In the matter of Eugene Bryan
Judge, of Fitzgerald. Ben Hill County,
Georgia, bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of the Above
Named Bankrupt;
You are hereby notified that the
above named bankrupt has applied
for discharge from all debts prov
able against him in bankruptcy
The said application will be heard
by the United States District Judge
of said division and district at the
United States court room in the city
OF Albany. Georgia, on the l4th day of
March, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon.
All creditors of said bankrupt are
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
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328 PHONE 1928
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WANTED-To trade lots No. IS
and Il in square 10, block ?, for Ford
automobile in good mechanical con-
dition. Apply to S b. Tombcrlin,
Bowen's Mill, Ga. st
Boarders or mealers.
Good board. 5068S. Lee Street. ct.
WANTED-Lands west of the
Dixie Highway in Ben Hill coun-
ty. Write description and prices.
?. Q. Box 535, Fitzgerald, Ga. ii
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14

notified to appear at the time and
place stated and show cause if any
they can why the prayer of said pc
titioner should not be granted.
Dated at Albany, Ga, this 18th day
of February, A. D., 1917.
GEO. F. WHITE,
1t. Deputy Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Have good horse to
sell at bargain for cash. Apply at
Gray Bros Livery Stable tt
FOR SALE-One fine black horse,
pne buggy and wagon For informa-
ton call Leader Enterprise. 3tp
FOR SALE-A limited amount Of
Toolc's Prolific Cotton Seed. Mrs
1. Kennedy. Mar. %
4
gerald, Ga. 3t-r
FOR SALE Shetland Pony
Inquire at Enterprise, II
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH
or COMRADE LEANDER
SCOTT. POST IA. G. A. r.

Whereas, The great and supreme
Ruler OF the Universe has, in his in
finite wisdom removed from among
us one Of our worthy and esteemed
comrades, Lcander Scott, and,
Whereas, the long and intimate re-
lation held with him in the faithful
discharge OF his duties in this Post
makes it eninently fitting that we
record our appreciation OF him, there
fore. Resolved that the wisdom and
ability which he has experienced in
the aid OF our post by service, contri-
buttons, and council will be held in
grateful remembrance.
Resolved. that the sudden removal
OF such life leaves a vacancy and
a shadow that will be deeply realized
by all the members and friends OF this
post and will prove serious loss to
the community and the public
Resolved, that with deep sympathy
with the bereaved relatives of the de
ceased we express our hope that even
50 great a loss to US all may be over
ruled for good by Him who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, that copy of these reso-
lutions be spread on the records OF
this Post, copy printed in the local
paper and copy forwarded to the
bereaved family.
Committee: r. Matthews, J. M.
Mosher, l. Thayer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
ZONE VICTIMS SINCE
FEBRUARY l TOTAL IS

London, Feb 1z.-The British
steamship Nethcrlee, which was sunk
yesterday, makes the 85th British boat
that has been sunk in the barred
zone since the first Of February.
The total tonnage Of the IS ships
is more than $4,000 tons
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
U. D, c. NOTICE

The regular meeting of the L. D.
c. will meet Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. L. Kennedy.
MRS. w. T. HALLE,
Recording Secretary.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
MISCELLANEOUS

ESTRAYED OR STOLEN-Bay
mule, weighs about 800 pounds; har-
messed to an open buggy, Corbett
make, has parts for top still on it,
Last seen Saturday at Howe's barn,
TO James Walker, r, f. d. No. 6. 3t-p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14

REWARD FOR RETURN
OF DOG-One Collie puppy,
three and half months old, sable
and white. VIII pay reward for
its return either at my residence
or market. O. Il. Crowley, Fitz-
gerald, Ga. If.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14
B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM, FEB. 10

Song.
Prayer
Roll call. tfF
Song.
Scripture reading-Louise Bailey.
Quiz-President.
Song-Quartcttc.
Talks by Four Juniors:
] Paul's are for His Churches
Thelma Williams.
2 Religion and Business-Wallace
WaiteS.
Demetrius-Ruth Ethridge.
4 The Town Clerks-Athleen
Dickey.
Song.
Memory verse i'll concert.
Sword Drill.
Closing Song and Prayer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14

Emory school, the newly CONSOLE
dated school ON the Rcbecca road, is
making marked progress since their
consolidation.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-02-14

The petition OF Harry CARRIER,
OF Ben Hill county, Georgia, and
Morris Lavine and Alexander
Marcus, Of Baltimore, Maryland,
respectfully shows:
l. That they desire, for them
selves and associates, successors
and assigns, to become incorpo-
rated under the name and style of
H. CARRIER COMPANY.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
THE NEED OF THE NAVY.

The executive order of President Wilson, directing the navy department enlist the full strength of the navy. indicates that the tenseness of the GemanAmeri relations has not been oyerpayed by the press dispatches It would that the recruiting officials have not been able to enlist rapidly enough man and ships that being put in commission for active service.
 The authorized strength of the navy S7.OOO enlisted men. 2 addition inc officers The average number of men actually In service heretofore has been little than 5OOoO With increased average. stated by Secretary Daniels of 65OO this would leave the full strength short by approximately 3OOOO That there should be any difficulty in raising this Der of additional recruits in few hours time under the present circumstances almost unbelievable Yet it must be that difficulty is apprehended. If such not the case Secretary Daniels would never have taken the time and trouble have notification of the issuance of the Presidents order eIegraphed every daily newspaper in the country, including Alaska.
 The Citizen. in with every other Alaskan publication, Sunday received communication by wire from Secretary Daniels asking that the Presidents order be given a prominent place the front page of our issue. and also that editorial appeal be made the young the district their services "In this EMERGENCY" continues the telegram you have the opportunity and the privilege of performing this public service, and I confidently appealing to you your cordial and helpful cooperation"
 The present situation be critical We can find record where a similar appeal ba5 been made during times of peace such widespread agitation taken the of war, by the govern of the United States. That is hard to secure 3O0OO abebodied of available 3O00OOOO place in the countrys first line defense thinkable Alaska is too off for be of much assistance in this matter. There is available re cruiting office in this district which desirous of enlisng could make application If there were that least of those ships would have a largely composed of from this district
 It is than likely that will have op portuny yet take hand in the game. If the navy. which is considered the best branch of the service has advertise so extensively for 00O0 men, 1t be gins look if Colonel Bryan had made a mistake about his million volunteers answering the call in day The army will need from ten twenty times the called for the navy don't despair You may have chance go yet.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02

carried across the line for q touchdown astride the stalwart shoulders of his patron saint Delegate NICkerSham, and presented his goal in the shape of a desk i'll the upper territorial house by an admirng constituency, who have been kicking ever since.
 It is probable that Mr. Gaustad has heard from the folks at home in regard 10 some of his reported utterances in the sen ate, and, feeling the need for a safety valve attempts to blow off his surplus steam on Us. Here is his effusion:
 Citizen, Fairbanks:
 "Warn you about printing maiiciousiv partisan and false reports furnished you by Empire staff. Am getting transcript steno- graphic reports senate will hold you respon- sible for falsehoods. Papers had nothing about any attack Sutherland on Shackeford's attorney, know nothing absolutely of it. Edi- torals based on fake reports entirely false.
 (Signed) "GAUSTAD"
 We don't know whether the senator in tended to alarm us or not; if he did, much as We regret to deny him anything he wants we have to disappont him. It's the most amusing, and at the same time the most amazing piece of effrontery that has come to our notice in ages It's such a good joke that we would have paid the tolls on the mes sage ourselves rather than miss it. He was taking no chances however, so he paid them himself.
 Our correspondent at Juneau Mr. Friend, is not entirely unknown here in Fair banks, as he has been furnishing news to Fairbanks papers for several years, and is considered to be a first class man at the business In fact, If the senator was as well qualified in making laws, it would, perhaps be better for Alaska We have instructed Mir. Friend to send us everything of interest that happens in the legislative halls, and that Mir. Gaustad's name has been conspicuous in some of our earlier dispatches is no fault of our correspondent, we are sure.
 The gentleman's impudence-we can see 1t in no other light-in attempting to cstab- fish a censorship over us is the most sublime exhibition of nerve we have ever seen. It may be that he aspires to the job of running the paper, but we see no chance for him.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
CORRESPONDENCE

The Editor is not responsible for anything appearing under this head, which is for the free expression of personal opinion on subjects of public interest and importance. | Editor Alaska Citizen: In my estimation, the modern daily newspaper, as an educator, ranks with our public schools and universi- l ties. Particularly is this a fact when 1 the columns of our newspapers are graciously thrown open to any ques- ton of vital importance concerning the general welfare.
 Very recently articles have appear ed in both our local dailies, by diff ferent persons, advocating a tax on the large producing copper mines which have passed the prospector's stage and have become producers of valuable ore. mines here in Alaska, and that such tax should be collected and placed in a separate school fund and used for educational purposes only.
 In view of the fact that all con- sumers in our territory, which. of course, includes our school children and babies as well, pay taxes, directly or indirectly, I cannot see why big copper producing mines should not pay their just share.
 No one wants to discourage the investment of capital in Alaska by crushing out infant industries along any line. but where else on earth can capital be invested in copper mines without paying just propor- ton of taxation to support the public schools?
 ELIZABETH KING.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
WARNED AGAINST COMMITTING
 OVERT ACT.

In these days when the severance of dip lOmatic relations seems to be as common as mud, and warnings against committing overt, acts fly around so promscuously that they appear to be gcrmane to polite conversation, we will, perhaps be pardoned if we refuse to be alarmed or even excited over a communica- ton which we have just received from our es- timable friend, the brainy junior senator from this division, 0. P Gaustad, who was
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
WHO IS AT FAULT?

History again repeats itself. Germany has nounced that in event of with America she is in way responsible This declaration, which was tho gst of address made by the German chancellor to the reichstag is off of the pattern as Germany's previous statements that she in no way responsible for the invasion of Luxemburg, Bel gum and similar acts which have aroused resentment every country under the sun
 But the mere fact of Germany's disclaimer does shift the burden of blame iota. She will be charged up by future historians with all the suffering and bloodshed that is to happen does because of her disregard of every law of humanity and rules of civilized warfare. It perhaps sty for the chancellor to make such statement tc the German people to justify the action of German
 deliberately forcing the United States into the struggle
 But bare prove the position of Germany on ths question unenable, and the uterances of the chan celor absolutely false Neither President Wilson nor the people of America have wanted war. do they want it now. But it appears that there is no honor There be no dependence placed on any assertion government has lost all confidence in Germany's good faith.
 Almost two years ago Germany was given notice 
 passenger carrying vessels by her under sea boats Following sinking of the Lusitania Am erica solemnly Germany that another such act was intolerable and that she would be held strictly accountable" in future cases. At this Germany promised observe all international laws and give warning to all ships in the future before attempting sink them. Notwithstanding this promise, the Arabic the Sussex and unarmed passenger vessels were ruthessy torpedoed and numbers of neutral lives were needlessly sacrificed Again President Wilson gave Ger many notice that America could and would not submit this submarine warfare. and length, in avoid break in diplomatic relations with the United States Germany agreed modify her campaign, and so instructed her submarine commanders
 But when she again issued her instructions, and notified America that the previous policy of unrestricted submarine warfare to be again adopted. it con sidered that she had had sufficient warning to the American position and diplomatic relations abruptly severed only action compatible with the dignity and honor of the United States
 Since that time numbers American boats have been sunk and several American citizens have been wantonly murdered the highways of the Am ercan ports been practically blockaded by the German campaign and would be completely If the orders Germany compiled with. In the light of these things, Germany's stand is all bosh and if there is war it will caused directly by her acts and by other The United States, under the of peace than any other nation in the world forbearance. We don't war. but desire peace less under certain conditions
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
UNDIVIDED WE. STAND.

''The time has come to assure the Presi dent that he will have the overwhelming sup port ot his telloW-cOuntrymen in taking et- teCtIVe measures to meet the * situation with which the country is now confronted.' The foregoing is the concluding paragraph in an advertisement run in large daily news papers in New York, which was signed by Vim. H. Taft Joseph H. Choate, Alton B. Parker, Martin W. l>ittleton and other proml ncnt men, members of all political faiths.
 All along there has been more or less controversy over what course ot acton should be taken III America. It IS this difference o1 opinion and diversity of ideas that IS thought 10 have contributed 10 great extent to Ger many's determnatlon to enforce an unrestrlct- ed submarine campaign, trusting to the ex- ponentS Ot the paCl1lst ideas to bear sufficient pressure to keep relations intact with Amerl- ca. Before the break in diplomatic relations 1t was perfectly proper to condemn the Idea, and to use all efforts to keep the United otates in the harness, Ii the principle at stake seemed too small tor the cost winch must be pad.
 But following the definite break in re- Iauons, It seems to Us to be the duty Ot every good American to get III line and give the IreSdent the support that he must have Ii ne IS to go through with the undertaking sue cesStuIIy. Nhlle we may or may not agree with nm on all hlS steps, or reasons tor com mlttlng himself to the course that we are now embarked upon, hlS IS the leadership, and ours to follow. And III this connection we wish 10 state that, contrary to our policy III the past, Which has been to print all COmmunl- cations received on matters Ot public interest, III the future we will decline any COmmunCa- tons that tend to question the proprlety ot the administrators actions. 1hlS IS merely to forestall useless waste of time and en- ergy on the part Ot those who might wish to use the columns of this paper to create a sentiment against the Presidents course, for we are already III possession ot several very interesting letters which we are forced to re- turn, in light of the stand we are taking.
 We are not yet drawn into the conflict, although we are perilousy near it. We have confidence that if 1t is possible to avoid a war with honor, President Wilson will ac complish it. Says E. E. Martin, in Life: "He need not have assured congress that he was not now proposing or contemplating war or any steps that need lead to it, nor expressed his belief that the people will trust him to act with restraint. Congress knew 1t; we all know it. Restraint is his long suit. He is as bold as a lion to speak piece, but he hates war. If he ever gets into 1t, 1t will be because he is crowded in. He says so and it is true. x * So let us not worry about Mir, Wilson. It is doubtful if we can handle him or he can handle us, but destiny can handle both of us, and will"
 Therefore, whatever comes, let us all stand together The time for recriminations or fault findings and bickerings is gone by. In the face of the enemy it is the duty and privilege of Americans to stand shoulder to
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02

Nick Mongelli, whose genial smile has been missed for the past sev- eral nights at Dick Thorne's show house by the regular patrons of the establishment. is on the sick list He is at St Joseph's hospital with one of his periodical attacks of stom- ach trouble. but Is not thought to be in a serious condition.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02

shoulder, one people fused together by com
 mon peril to a sense of national unity.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-04-02
MICK" IN HOSPITAL.

ELIZABETH KING
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
SAYS "LORD TEUTON ALLY"
Kaiser Declares "Shining Sword" viii
Bring Peace II Offers Fall.

Amsterdam, Dec. 26.-"If the enemy
does not want peace, then we must
bring peace to the world by battering
of our iron fist and our shining sword"
Kaiser Wilhelm declared In a speech
70 the Second army.
Despite three years of war and
suffering" the kiaser continued, "our
old offensive spirit is still effective.
This is shown" the German emper-
or added, "by our recent great vic
tories in Flanders and at Cambria,
where the arrogant British first felt
the crushing power of our offensive
blow"
"The year 1917" the kaiser said,
"has proved that the German people
have in the Lord Of Creation above an
unconditional and avowed ally upon
whom they can absolutely rely.
Without Him all would have been
in vain"
The Kaiser's speech was made to
the Second army, somewhere on the
west front.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
PEACE PARLEY BEGUN
Representatives of Teutonic Al.
Lies and Russia Meet.
Germans Play Trump Card and Elect
Won kuhlmann, Foreign Sec
retary az Chairman.

London, Dec. 26. Peace negotia-
tions between the Teutonic allies and
the Russians have begun at Brest-Lit-
ovsk, and apparently the enemy has
played a trump card at the outset, for
on the proposal of Prince Leopold of
Bavaria, the German commander-in-
chief on the Russian front, DR.. Won
Kuehlmann, the German foreign secre-
tary. and an astute politician, has been
chosen unanimously as Official chair
man.
A noteworthy fact in the compost.
ton of the delegations from the vari-
Gus countries allied with the Austro-
Germans Is that they include men who
have stood high in the councils OF
their respective countries, while the
men who are to handle Russia's In.
terests for the most part are unknown
In world politics.
Still another outstanding fact in the
meager details of the formation OF
the conference that thus far have
come through Is that Roumania is not
credited with having sent delegates
The possibility is, therefore, that Rou'
mania has decided to hold aloof from
discussing separate peace, notwith
standing the fact that geographically
she will be completely isolated
from her allies should the negotia
tions result in Russia quitting the war
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-26
PACKERS COMBINE IS Barred
Sensational Disclosures Made 3,
Trade Commission.

Washington, Dec. 22.-From the
seclusion OF corporation records, the
Federal Trade commission has drawn
sensational disclosures OF high finance,
dummy officers and sham trustees In
It's effort to determine ownership OF
the Chicago stockyards and the
terminal railroad facilities at the big
packing plants there.
Establishment of ownership of the
stockyards is only the first of the
tasks before the commission, which
plans to continue its investigation
INTO every branch of the country's
meat supply, and the alleged control
Of the meat food of 100.000.0O0 peo-
pic by five principal groups OF pack
ers. The commissions report will
be made the ba IS for recommends.
lions that additional legislation be
snacted to remedy the situation, II
sou1d necessary, and any evidence Of
law breaking win be turned over to
The Department Of Justice.