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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
1920 Library Report
Shows Large Service

The muchly talked of high cost of
living" has been very keenly felt by
the Fitzgerald Carnegie Library dur
ing the year 1920. With no increase
In income, very decided increase in
the cost of books, and a steadily
growing membership, it has been at
times impossible to meet the de-
mands. --------
What is known in the world as a
popular COPYRIGHT" has risen in
price. from fifty cents to one dollar.
and new issues of books, cards Der
iodicals and all other supplies. have
shown a corresponding tendency to
soar; so it has not been possible to
add the usual number of books to
stock and eight magazines had to be
dropped from the list. Yet in spite
OF these handicaps the Library has
placed in circulation 1878 books. an
average of 3527 per month and 1870
per day. The largest issue for any
one month was 1915 in June and the
largest for single day was 287 on
the third of July.
Special mention should be made of
the gifts from the Woman's Club
and the U. D. c. Chapter, the check
Tor S4.25 from the former being used
tor a reference book in the childrens
room and $3.50 from the latter for a
history of Georgia Women. Also to
the Uncle .Remus Party" for a love-
ly collection of the books of this
popular Georgia writer.
The Library Float won the second
prize in the Fourth of July parade,
this prize was check for $3.50, which
on account of short finances had to
be used for membership cards.
Our Library is the iirsi in Georgia
to establish the pacels post system of
sending the books back and forth to
the County stations, this system was
begun in February and has been
most satisfactory.
Miss Charlotte Temp1eton. Secre-
tary of the Georgia Library Commits
sion paid us two visits during the
year and was very complimentary
both, as to the work of the Library
and the splendid spirit existing be-
tween the Library and the Fitzger-
aid citizens.
Just figures tell very little of the
real work but the following statistics
will give an idea of what your Ii
brary and Librarian has been doing
during 1920.
Statistics for 1920
Number of books purchased: ---387
Number of books donated :-----24
Number of books circulated: AZ, 783
Number of periodicals circu-
ldteu ------------------- US
Total number of books cato
logged: ----------------------4,6 84
Total number of membership
cards IN use:
Reference helps given: -------23758
County School Library
Number of Sub-stations: 16
Number of books issued:
Number of periodicals issued :--1,265
LOUISE SMITH, Librarian.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
Average Attendance
AT Schools Is High

At the meeting of the City Board
of education Friday night, Sup. Hail
reported an average attendance of
about 95 per cent in the various
grades of the three ward schools,
remarkable fine showing for the
standpoint of health of the commun-
ity. No BUSINESS of Importance was
transacted at this meeting. Members
present were President U. J. Bennett.
Messrs. J. G. jolly, Walker, Dickey
and Superintendent Hail.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
WILLIS M. MCCORMICK, Chicago

Mr.. William M. Mccormick re-
ceived wire this noon informing
him of the death of his son Willis
M. Mccormick, presumable in an &C
cident, particulars of which were not
stated. The deceased leaves a wife
and two children. !
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

At the solicitation of many friends
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as Alderman at
Large, subject to the choice of the
voters at the coming primary.
GEO. L. KILCREASE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

At the request of large number of
citizens, hereby announce for Alder
man at Large. If elected l shall
serve the city to the best of my abil-
ity.
JOHN B. RUSSELL.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Mr.. Preston G. Collins, Jr., has re-
turned to Fitzgerald after an extern
sive trip through the Southeast He
has resumed his duties with the cir
culation department of the Leader
Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

My friends having requested that
L be candidate in the coming prim-
airy for reelection as Alderman at
Large, I hereby announce myself a
candidate and will appreciate the
support of the voters.
w. R. PAULK.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Miss Josephine Manning who at
tends Wesleyan College in Macon is
spending few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Percy Manning on
South Main Street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

After comforting with my friends I
have decided to be a candidate for
Alderman at Large in the coming
primary to be held for the election
OF city officers and will appreciate the
support of all the voters.
A. H. THURMOND.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
ATLANTIANS ENJOYING
HUNT IN COUNTY

Messrs. G. S. Wilcox and Red
Jones have as their guest Messrs.
Homer Forester, John Crane, N. G.
Pharr, Geo. P. Freeman, E. C. Bea-
cham and T. P. Hunnicutt prominent
citizens from Atlanta who will spend
few days in the county shooting
quail.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
MAYES WILL NOT
RUN FOR MAYOR
Chamber of Commerce Presi-
dents Withdrawal Is Final
DREW PAULK ANNOUNCES
Former Mayor of City Formally
Enters Name in Lists

J. H. Mayes, president of the Fitz-
gerald Chamber of Commerce and
mentioned frequently as a prospec-
tive mayoralty candidate, today an
nounced positively that he will not
make the race. Burden of other du-
ties and the earnest wish to see no
fractional fight in the coming race. are
Mr.. Mayes' reasons for refusing to
run.
simultaneously with Mr.. Mayes an
nouncement of withdrawal comes the
formal entrance into the race of Drew
w. Paulk, for several terms mayor
of Fitzgerald at various periods of
its history. Mr.. Paulk's hat was
pitched into the ring several weeks
ago by his friends and without his
consent.
Several other names have been
prominently mentioned as possible
candidates for mayor but no formal
announcement has been. made up to
this afternoon save by Mr.. Paulk.
Mr.. Mayes' card, explaining his re-
fusal to run, follows: l.
Mayes Explains Refusal
TO THE CITIZENS
wish to thank my friends who
have offered me their support should
L become candidate for Mayor, and
while I had considered becoming a
candidate for this place and had
promised some of you that I would,
have carefully considered every
phase of the situation and have come
to the conclusion that the sacrifice
would be too great for me to make
at this time. therefore, ask that
you release me from my promise.
The duties of the Mayorality, when
properly administered, requires much
more time than the average person
realizes, and since my duties with the
Fitzgerald and Cochran Cotton Mills
require all my time l feel that |
would not be treating my employers
just right to allow political office
to interfere with those duties. Then,
too, have decided that I can do the
city a greater service by discourage
ing political fights and devoting what
extra time I might have to the Cham
Der of Commerce work, and believe
that you will agree with me that it
is very essential that we keep politics
out of this organization, which as
President, would plunge it into were
1 to become candidate for Mayor.
In conclusion I wish to say that
IN withdrawing my name from fur
Their consideration, 1 am actuated by
no other motive than of loyalty to
my employers and in justice to the
citizens of Fitzgerald. l withdraw in
no mans favor and 1 have no candi-
date to take my place. There are
plenty OF good men in the city, in
Guiding those already mentioned and
some who have not been mentioned
in connection with the office. The
only thing I am interested in is the
welfare of the city, and 1 trust that
whoever is finally selected will be a
man who is honored and respected
by all the people and who can and
will guide us in the path that we
should go to the end that Fitzgerald
may be bigger and better place in
which to live. Let us all adopt the
best motto l have ever seen: "Pul1
for Fitzgerald or Pull Out"
Faithfully yours,
J. H. MAYES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

man at Large, subject to the prim-
airy to be called by the executive COM
mittee.
f. J. DORMINEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Messrs. Sam Kassewitz and Stew
art F. Gelders went to Macon Fri
day to attend the play of the Thai
ians at the Macon Opera House..
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Mr.. Harold Kassewitz came down
Sunday afternoon from Macon to
spend the day with his parents. Har-
old is taking an active part with the
Italians of the University of Geor-
gia, who are now making several
cities in the State.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE

Alter careful consideration 1 here
by announce my candidacy for Alder
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

The party. who carried off my white
and browE bob tail Setter Dog will
please return him at once. H. Waters.
&c
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07

Miss Pauline Goldenberg of Griffin
is spending few days in the city
the guest of her uncle and aunt Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Kassewitz.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1921-02-07
WOULD BRING GEORGIA
GLEE CLUB TO GRAND

Fitzgerald Alumni of the University
of Georgia will make an effort to
bring the Georgia Glee and Mandolin
Club to Fitzgerald in its annual tour
next month. The club plays Ameri-
Gus and Valdosta and an effort will
be made to route them through this
city. The club requires a cash guar
antee of expenses in each town it
plays and alumni are being asked to
underwrite the guarantee.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
DIXIE BURGOO" WINS SUCCESS
 AS All SPECIALITY IN SOUTH

The encouragement of canning club girls III the production of special southern dishes attractively prepared for the market has been a feature of extension work throughout the South
 The home demonstration agents have found enthusiastic interest in the can- ming of the dish known as "Kentucky Burgoo,' which lately has been taught in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, and Virginia. It is desir- able that any products which the club girls put on the market be distinctive and different from ordinary commer- cal canned products, and also that the abundant local foods be utilized to the utmost extent. ''Dixie Burgoo" is the trade name adopted by the girls for the "4- H" brand of this famous old dish. It meets both requirements, in that it is unusual, and contains in delightful combination foods easily ob- tained in most southern localities. Orglnally "burg00," or "burgOut," was the name applied by French sailors to oatmeal porridge; in Kentucky it has long been used to designate a combina- ton of meat and vegetables. The meat formrly included game, such as squir- rel and rabbit, for which, however, veal and chicken are substituted in the Dixie Burgoo, which contains also the usual egetables-tomatoes, carrots onions, celery, and cabbage. Corn has been omitted because of the difficulty of scuring corn of uniform quality The recipe for Dixio Burgoo can be had upon application to the United States Department of Agrculture
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
Given Short Life

Another House amendment would fix June 30, 1922 as the date on which liquidation of the War Finance Cor poration would begin, with the capi- tai stock of the corporation being cancelde in proportion to the surplus funds turned into the Treasury.
 By vote of 196 to 136 the House rejected a motion to recOmmit the bill offered by Representative Wingo, Democrat, Arkansas, to reinsert the eliminated Senate provision for pur- chase of $200.OOO,O0O worth of farm loan bonds and to add an amendment authorizing the War Finance Cor pora ton to make direct loans to farm CTS.
 Efforts will be made Chairman Nc Fadden of the Banking Committee said. to abtain agreement between the House and Senate on disputed provi- sions of the bill so it can be sent to the president before the forthcoming recess
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
BIG FAIR IS PLANNED

Wynne, Aug. 21.-The Cross county Fair, September 15, 16 and IT. will be one of the largest fairs in eastern Arkansas. Special committees com and superintendents of departments are working overtime to make it sue cess
 Automobiles filed with boosters of the fair are being sent to every part of the county. Meetings are being held in different sections two or three nights inseach week
 Tn fair contest, which is being con ducted in connection with the fair has aroused enthuiasm About 100000 votes have been sold and practically every business house in the county is giving vOts with purchases.
 The girl who receives the largest number of votes will be crowned queen of the fair at gorgeous coronation ceremony on the opening day of the fair and will lead the parade in a specially prepared float The Queen
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
 WONDERS OF AMERICA
@, Western Newspaper Union.
OLD CARLYLE HOUSE
By I. T. MAXEY

nF SURPRISING interest, because O of its unmatched historical associa- tions, is the venerable home of John Carlyle, who came to America as col lector of customs for the British Crown
 It is located near the Potomac river in Alexandria, Virginia, which settle ment was at that time a sort of Amer ican headquarters for the British en- pire. It was built in 1752, on top of an old fort which 1t is thought was constructed about the year 1900.
 Solidly built of cut stone which 1t is believed was brought from England, the walls of this two-story-and-base- ment house are wonderfully we'll pre- served and much of the interior fur nishings remain but little unchanged from the days when this was the scene of much old-fashioned hospital ity.
 In the hallway stands a slender, grandfathers clock which for more than a century recorded the passing of time. Upstairs is the ancient can opy bed, so high that a step was nec- essary to enable one to comfortably climb into 1t, in which slept General Braddock who was sent to this coun- try to take charge of the British for ces during the French and Indian wars.
 It was in the blue-room of this man. sion that the celebrated and historic Council of the Governors of the Col onies was held, which contributed so much to the growing discontent that later expressed itself in the Revolution ary war.
 General George Washington ire quently visited here and it Is said that his commission as commander in chief of the Colonial army was handed to him in this house.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
FARMER AID BILL PASSED IN HOUSE
Plan to Supply S1,OOO,OO0, 900 For
 Exporting Carries, 314 to 21.

Washington Aug. 22.-With several amendments, the Senate bill which would make S1,000 100000 available through the War Finance Corporation for stimulating exportation of agri- cultural products was passed today by the House. Only 21 representa- tives voted against the bill, while 314 voted for ia.
 The House eliminated Senate sec tions authorizing the purchase by the War Finance Corporation of $200. .000.- GOO worth of farm loan bonds and the creation of a new bureausin the De- partment of Commerce to obtain in formation as to trade conditions abroad. The House further overrul- ed the action of it's committee in eli minating a section which would per init government loans to accredited foreigners engaged in exportation of American farm products, but added an amendment providing for rigid ra. strietion of such loans
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
SHOOTS HIS ARM OFF

Pettigrew. Aug. 21.-Robert Reed of Mossville, Newton County, lassoed a yearling steer in the woods and stopped to pick up a loaded shotgun he had left leaning against log While pulling the gun with the mug zle toward him it caught on the log was discharged, and one of MT. Reed arms was shot off near the shoulder
 He was taken by buggy over rough mountain road 15 miles to boS ,ev. Newton county, thence in an a'' tomoble on spur of the Jeifefs' highway north to Harrison and on hospital at Eureka Springs TOT
 urgical operation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
HE PRESCRIBES SINGING
 FOR NERVOUS AILMENTS

The time is not far off when phy- sicians will prescribe singing exer- cises instead of medicine for patients with insomnia or stomach, heart or Jung troubles, according to Dr. Fros- sart, of the Sorbonne, Paris.
 American students retprning from France say that Dr. Frossarts rela- tion of his experiences created a sen sation at the Academy of Sciences. He declared that singing not only im- proves the general health of the ail- ing child, but it has a most bneficial effect upon it's nerves.
 In his treatment of nervous dis eases Dr. Frossart prescribes frequent doses" of singing.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
MAKE YOUR OWN SUCCESS

Let your own ability carry you to the top. But let us coach you in the preparation. for we know how. Don't start the climb without thorough training in modern business methods It will save you untold time and money. Our courses are the most thorough. complete and practical to be found, and are given in the short est time. The traning is worth months of effort,-but why spend months i'll another school when you can get It Tn weeks here. With the best proven by the wonderful growth of our insti- tuition. with the most capable teach. CTS that can be had, and complete, up to-date equipment in all departments, we will prepare you in short time and at small cost to take posi- ton. which we will secure, that will lead to your success if you make tho most of it.
 We offer you the opportunity. Will you take advantage of it? Your time and money spent in securing the busi- ness education we will give you will be the best investment you can ever make Think Act! You'll never get ahead by following the crowd that hesitates. The old adage that "suc cess comes to those who wait is not true in these days. Success never comes,-it is always going. It is up to you to catch it, and to do so you must prpeare yourself. Ther, are always plenty of positions for com potent people.
 Fill in and mail the coupon for large tree catalogue and full information about our courses and what we can do for you.
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The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

After coming in from 20-mile kes the officer in command of a
 Id company said, before dismissing h. "I want all the men who are fired to take another hike to take paces forward" M stepped forward except one big, Ey w-footer. Noticing him, the kr said: Well, Johnson, ready for |k more?"
 Eo sah," replied Johnson, "Ah'm tired to even take dem two steps" lone Scout.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
roII1NTEERS WORK ROAD

u.her Springs, August 22.-Abotlt mon with 100 teams will begin k., work tomorrow on grading a 1, hotween Heber Springs and Will Eo distance of ten miles. Heber ,ss women will serve lunch to yoluntary laborers.
 hmers living between these two
 K made the road improvement sosition to the Chamber of Com-
 p and it was accepted. The road
 ods toward Searcy and a railroad
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

will be given a three-days' trip to the Tri-state Fair by the Cross County Fair Association
 Those having the largest number of votes at present are Miss Mildred Block of Wynne, Miss Vera Holmes of Parkin, and Miss Florence Ian- caster of Wynne
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

Even the soldier who marches for ward to pain and death on the battle field goes to the strains of patriotic music, but when you march ia to pay your income tax, there isn't even a phonograph in the collectors office Kansas City Star.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

One mile north of Prescott on east side of railroad, containing 54 acres, 8 acres in cultivation, 15 acres in pas ture all under fence with good wire, except about f acres. Good 8 room residence. good water, fairly good barn, and small tenant house and pas- ture. Thirty acres of this farm is good alfalfa land, all high and we'll drained
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
NEMATODE DISEASE OF WHEAT
 NOT SPREAD BY BIRDS

Recent investigations conducted by the United States Department of Ag riculture have shown that the English sparrow is a benefactor to humanity at least in one respect. It is able to kill nematodes parasitic on wheat.
 In this nematode disease of wheat, hte parasitic worm forms gals which take the place of the normal kernels. During the early development of these gals the sparrOws seem to have special liking for them. At first it was suspected that the sparrow might spread the infection in this way, but it was found that the sparrow's di- gestive apparatus sufficed to kill the nematOde.
 The matode disease of wheat Oc CUTS inyirgina, West Virginia, and North Carolina. It also attacks rye emmer, and spelt. The disease be- comes serious if precautions are not taken for its control. Fortunately practicable control measures are known They necessitate CD the use of seed free from nematode gals, CD sowing such clean seed on nematode- free land, (3) keeping wheat or other susceptible crops off infested fields for at least one year, and (4 keeping nematode-infested straw and manure off land to be used for wheat within a year.
 The matode is not able to move laterally in the soil by its ow nefforts except for very short distances. Be cause of this fact that the disease can be effectively controlled by the farm CT on whose land it may occur.
 No wheat variety adapted for cul- ture in the infested sections has been found resistant to this disease.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

Any tariff is a good thng for the political party that did not pass it. Greenville (S. C.) Piedmont.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE
City Property

10 room house with 3 1-2 acres at- tached. Will sell cheap for cash or will exchange for farm close in.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25
KEEP FIsHIN
recess.

HiSomess was the durndest cuss Fer ketchin' fish-he sure was great ]! He never used to make no fuss About the knd of pole CT bait, Er weather, neither; he'd just say, 1T got to ketch mess today"
 An towards the creek you'd see him
 slide,
 A-whistlin' soft an walkin' wide. I says one day to Hi, says l, "How do you always ketch 'em, Hi!' He give his bait another swish in An chucklin,' says, q jest keep
 fishin,."
 Hi took to reading law at night An pretty soon, the first we knowed He had a lawsuit, won his fight, An was a lawyer! I'll be blowed He knowed more law than Squire
 McKnab! An tho he had no "gift of gab" To brag about, somewhat he made A sober sort of talk that played The mischief with the other side One day when someone asked iw Hid Explain how he got in condishin. He laughed an said, "I jest kept
 fishin'"
 Well. Hi is Gov'nor Somers now, A big man round the State, you bet To me the same old Hi somehow, The same old chapeen fisher yet If want so much the bait CT pole, If want so much the fishin' hole, That won for Hi his big success; Twas jest his fishin' on, l guess A cheerful, stiddy, hopeful kind Of keepin' at it-don't you mind! An that is why I can't help wishm That more of us would jest keep
 fishin'! Ray Clarke Rose in The Vagabond'
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-08-25

Farm of SS acres situated IA miles north of Prescott on public road. School and church in 1-2 mile; rural route and telephone. 40 acres culti- vated, 3 acres in meadow, 25 acres in pasture, 20 arres woodland. All under new wire fence. All good red loam soil, good small orchard, five room residende, porches on three sides we'll painted and papered. One good we'll fo water cased to rock. One large house 3 rooms brick chimney and fue all around.