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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
HEARING IS POSTPONED

Montgomery, December 1.-(Spc- cial)-The public service commission today postponed from December to December 12 the case involving rates granted by the power companies for the operation of X-ray machines. Many operators of X-ray machines de sire to be placed on lighting rates, instead of power rates, because of 1ha small amount of energy used in oper- atinR them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
2,14e BALES GINNED

Heflin, December 1.-(Special.)-- According to the county cotton enum- orator. there were 2,416 bales of cot ton ginned in Cleburne county prior to November 14. as compared with 1929 bales to November 14, 1920. This is 587 bales more than last year, and experts say that the crop Is practi- cally picked in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
GoRpo FAIR SUCCESS

Gordo, December 1.-(Special.)- The Gordo district fair. which was held here last week. was thoroughly successful, both from the standpoint t of exhibits and attendance, and in the opinion of the officers and lead CTS it was another permanent peg in the agricultural program already un- der way in Pickens county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
SOVIET LOAN UNPOPULAR
By Associated Pres

 Washington, December 1. - The American government would probably be disinclined to favor loan to soviet Russia to be controlled by the American relief administration, as suggested In dispatches from Riga, high treasury officials said today. Without considering the possible ad- visibility of such step, officials said, the matter would be one for leg islation, as no foreign loan could now be made without congressional au- thorization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
DEPUTY KILLS NEGRO

Florence, December IA negro by the name of Kicks was shot and al- most instantly killed in a pistol duel with Deputy Russ Deloney. at Leigh ton, in Colbert county yesterday aft ernoon. The deputy attempted to ar rest the negro, who drew his gun and fired the bullet wounding Deloney in the right thigh. Deloney knocked the gun from the negro's hand and shot him five times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
POWER COMPANY IS
 BURNING CORN AS
 LIGHT PLANT FUEL
By Associated Press

O'Neil, Neb.. December 1.-The O'Neil Electric Light and Power company today began to burn corn for fuel instead of coal In its light plant, one of the largest of its kind in this section of the country. The company found corn was cheaper and that It's heating quality was satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
HORSE GIVEN MRS. HARDING
 By Assoeiated Press

Washington, December 1.-Presl- dent Harding has been taking horse back riding as a morning exercise of late, and a Washington friend de- cided to arrange facilities for Mrs. Harding to accompany him. She was presented with thoroughbred trained horse today. broken for a lady's handling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
KLEAGLE SUES GOBLIN By Associated Press

Atlanta December 1.-Proceedings for the recovery of property valued at s150,000 were started in the Fulton county superior court today by E. Y. Clark. imperial kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan, against Harry B. Terrell of Atlanta. grand goblin of the cap itol domain, of Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
REsIDENCE BURNED

Huntsville. December 1.-(Special.) The new residence of Charles w.. Cummings, not quite finished. on Meridian street, was almost entirely destroyed by fire Wednesday. The blaze started in the roof and the building was ruined before the fire department arrived. The loss Is es- timated at s4.500. insurance s3.o0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
NO FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS
 Rv Assoeyated Press

Texarkana, Ark. December 1.-The board of education today voted to close the public schools on December 31. because the city lacks funds with which to continue operating them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
SPELLING BEE PLANNED

Heflin. December 1,-(Special.)- The ladies of the Eastern Star are planning to give an old-fashioned spelling bee" at the pubiicl9scho ool auditorium Friday evening. The Blue Black Speller will be used. and the public h cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
HALF MILLION FIRE

Philadelphia, December Fire to- day damaged the plant of the F. Weber company. manufacturers of art materials, to the extent of $500, 900. A number of firemen were overcome by smoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
BIG FIRE AT SAVANNAH
By Associated Pres,

Savannah. Ga. December 1.--The plant of the Wentworth Lumber com pany sita,uted about two miles from was very badly damaged by fire late yesterday afternoon. The loss will reach $2So. .0o0. fully cov- cred by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02

Tomorrow-Ninette's Troubles.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

man being would make such an offer, and human
being who is not intelligent is expensive at even
$40 year.
The proposition is interesting The Georgian
thinks because it illustrates the contagion of an
OF an idea. A young girl advertised that she
would sell herself to support her mother A theat-
rical manager bought her, displayed her in public
for few weeks, and the public heard nothing
further from her.
Young soldiers out of work in Boston put them
selves up for sale. 1t was clever advertising but
it will amount to nothing. 1t was really stupid
idea; those who bought were enticed by the CLAM
our of the advertising much as those who offer
ed to sell themselves.
And now comes the Illinois student. He will
probably eb followed by others Mothers-n-law,
neglected by their son-in-laws, convcts out of the
prisons, abandned husbands and wives all over
the country may be expected to offer themselves
for sale to attract attention to their wants
1t is amusing it is typical American hvsteria
and it will die out. But it is fad and we NAV
have to put up with it.
Advertising is wonderful science-but mi
sance as a plaything.
There is no specific remedy for adverstv. ONLY
Tighten up your belt, grit your teeth, work, work.
work, fight, fight, fight, and grin and bear it.
Read the biographies of the great men who
passed through suffering to success. They did not
advertise themselves for sale.-Atanta Georgian,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

great gift to man when he gives him sunny
disposition candid spirit, and the instinct of
fairness IN controversy. 1t is exceedingly hard
Tor some to be just They are jealous suspicious
and morose in their natural bent 1t is hard for
them to believe good OF others 1t is easv for.
them always to put The worst construction unon
matters. 1t sometimes seems as if it were almost
more than grace itself can do to transform their
tempers so that they will be just toward anv man
against whom they have been led to have pref
ndice.-The Uplift
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
THREE GREAT EvENTs-The prncina, ev

u v H11V 81 TIC principal eV-
entS III mans or woman's life are but three
ana IN some cases only two. The first is birth
the second is marriage and the third is death
lheSe are the great adventures of life.
hese events are all chroniced in the home town
Paper-in the birth notices, the marriage notices,
an dthe death notices
In between these notices. are the thousand little
items OF everyday life OF the people YOU know
your own people and friends
Not the happenings OF persons so-called famous
put our own people-the news items of the home
town paper
NO place else can these items be obtained and
every town and city dweer should have the home
town paper.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

New Jersey Ku Klux evidently do not appreci-
ate our former secretary of the Chamber of Com
.nerce and at present publicity agent FOR the Klu
kiuN klan The Klan would not have gotten be-
yond the elevator OF their office quarters in At
lanta but for the publicity work of the erstwhie
Secretary OF Fitzgerald, Quitman and LAGRANGE
Chamber OF Commerce. That F. Y Clarke is an
expert in getting publicity (free) in the press Of
the country has well been established since the
days when ne put Brooks County's hams on the
map OF the world and it was an easy matter for
HIM to exploit the constructive character of the
klan of reconstruction days. Clarke is a past
master in the publicity game and he served sew
eral worthy institutions we'll during and since the
war in the capacity of publicity agent
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

and still our discomfort keeps grwin! It's more
than | can understands
There was day when could mention,-I can't
forget it, even now.-We kept our feelin's in
pension by waltzin' with shovel Plow------We
didn't flirt with tickle fortune, we never chased
the nimbc cent we got aonk without no scorchin
We didn't have no discomfort! ,.~,..
We didn't know no strained conditions,-nor
hungry mouths, greedy eyes----We didn't
have no politicians to fill with blasted
lies! | wouldn't say that I'm contendin' for what
you call acknumber ways----But | can say,
without pretendn that them was mighty happy
days! =.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

Did you ever make serious mistake in a ,re-
scription?' asked the customer. according to Wav-
sac laleS. only once" replied the drug store
clerk gave fellow quart when his prescrip-
ton only called for a half pint"-Savannah News.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
Rev. Blackwell Called
For Another Year

The Primitive Baptists of Fitzgerald
recalled Rev. w. M. Blackwell for
another year at their annual confer
ence last week. This will be the third
year of ministry in this church for
this popular young preacher.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

Sam Dixon will be acting Chief of
Police during the absence of Chief
Z. F Dixon who left Monday for
White Springs Fla, on account of his
health.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

NnicEeroockers now the feminine rage" de-
clares local contemporary, Well, we'll saw this
FROM her waist up almost any woman looks as
wen IN knickerbockers she does in skirts-Bos-
ton Transcript
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

me ola nome town paper reflects the imperfec-
uons OF the old home town people as perfectly as
It chronicles their advancements.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

Mr., Bert Knox OF Miami, Fla, is
Visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Knox.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
ZI1l1p I0zl175'
POen7
UNGRATEFULNESS

Why is it. that we're discon-
tented in this fair land OF fruit
and flowers? Why can't there be
some scheme invented, to palli-
ate our selfish hours? Our har-
vcst-b bins are over flowin'-un-
bounded wealth is at our hand ;
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

a statesman is dead politician. according to
the late lom Reed; but some politicians are dead
before they die.-Washington Post
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

NO errors OF opinion can work injustice or be-
come dangerous so long as they are ventilated in
the columns of the newspaper.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
HOW A FOOLISH IDEA MAY SPREAD,

student at the University of Illinois offers to sci,
himself for one year for $500 to anyone who will
advance him the money to complete his college
course this year. His price is too high, but the
proposition is interesting
Ills price is too high because no intelligent hui
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

W. r. Farlk
w. L. Panb
W. B. White
Tales Jurors Drawn for First Week |
A. J. Fountain
Reason Paulk
c. A. Fretwell -
w. L. Waits
J. B. Luke ="
G. M. Young
M. R. Wyman
Ell Hussey x
w. X. Bryant =
J. S. Benton
A. B. C. Dorminey
w. E. Hale
J. D. Mink
Scott w. Walker
S. E. Leverett
V, c. Ray
M. f. Mitcham T
w. E. Cowart =
c. S. Green
H. F. Bowles
J. H. Dorminy
Otto Harnish
Earl Chapel
H. A. Day
D. G. Mccormick
Wright Tomberlin
Earl~J. Brown
w. H. Robitzsch
]. o. Livingston
Albert Sherrett
John Cooper
]. G. Simmons
Ray Frey
]. F. Atkins
Fl. Milton
G. w. Harrington
o. H. Minter
F. J. Thurston
] H Spence
Chas. Benton
w. R. McLendon
F. G. Champion
w. SMcCullers
]. A. Cardwell
Q. ]. Williamson
Tales Jurors Drawn for Second Week
October Term, 1921
w. T. Goats
F. H. Farmer
G. f. McCook
B. c. Green
w. A. Hunter
w. R. Luke
]. T. Young
Harold Beall
w. M. Hodge
w. M. Roberts
G. c. Petty
c. A. Miller
R. F. Robitzsch
H. H. James
I. P. Player
Mont Roberts
H. H. Hitchcock
T. F. Tyler
J. c. Glover
G. F. Williamson
B. O. Cook
H. E. Roush
w. L. Watson
O. c. Mink
Elisha L. Dorminy
R. L. Hyde
]. H. Sncllgroves
M. S. Hopkins
], s. Parrish
c. J. Milington
H. X. Sigh
T. ]. Luke
NJ. F. Reeves s.
S. Y. Gibbs
D. A. Bragg
A. H. Denmark
F. G. Futch
S. S. Young, ST
f. L. Bond
Walker Maddox
ID. d. Garrison
A. 5. Dorminy
!. S. Swearingen
l.. M. Aultman
J. F. Hager
NJ. F. Troup
G. w Harrington
lno. H. Whitley
H. B. Deyo
w. H. Odom
Seth Samples
Norman Dorminy
w. X. Edwards
Wiley Garrison
Fred Robitzsch
w. NJ. Mangum
d. D. Green
Fred Ellington
D. F. Null
T. F. Brogdon
NJ. B. Reid $3.50.
E. Q. Downing
A. J. Sword
A. c. Stephens
w. NJ. Rawlins
: G. c. Ball $50
/ w. w. Wilson
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
PRESENT MARKETING SYSTEM VS.. CO.
OPERATIVE MARKETING SYSTEM-The

following comparison OF the present marketing
system with cooperative marketing was recently
by leaders i'll the Texas cooperative cot
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
Present Marketing System

II marketing campaign.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21

Who controls Present System2S pinners, spe-
clators and gamblers.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-09-21
Grand Jurors Drawn
For October Term

J. LUNG, -
Burr Stokoe
w. J. McGlamory
O. L. Bradshaw
o. ?. Rodgers
R. L. Smith
w. NJ. Martin
c. M. Ennis
F. NJ. Lamb
D. D. Lovett
Hubert Young
G B. Frey
G. A. Troup
J. c. Strange
Ted Myers
H, D. Vaughn
R. I. Maffett
]. H. Smith
M. E. Whitman
J. D. Dorminy
S. A. Wright
J. F. Davis
L. Robitzsch 81
D. L. Paulk
A. H. Th,lrmond
G. F. Kicker
W. r. Farlk
w. L. Panb
w. B. White
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
MUST FULFILL
 CIVIC DUTIES

London, May All classes of society in Bulgaria have been called upon to fulfill their civic duties under the provisions of the compulsory labor law which was adopted g. year ago. The law provided that men who had attained the age of twenty years and girls who were sixteen years old were to be called upon for certain amount of compulsory labor for the state. Men were to work twelve months and women six months and none was allowed to emigrate until duties imposed had been performed.
 The number of persons coming within the scope of the law was 7OO,- 900 of whom 60O,000 have been at work, the labor done comprising road making, sanitary service. digging of canals, street paving and the building of schools and reading rooms. At SurguIare several villages united in the work of draining a pond. Two bridges were built over the Topol- nitza river, while at Etropole an aqueduct has been prepared, several streets paved and four bridges con- Structed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
AN EXAMPLE,.

The implication of Dr. Drury's deci- sion to remain as headmaster at St. PauPs School in New Hampshire rather than become rector of Trinity Church is that he considers it more useful to be the successful and be- loved mentor of 400 boys than to con- trol the largest parish in the world Trinity Church would do we'll to have a rector of Dr. Drury's ca1ibre. But what is New Yorl1's loss is perhaps the country's gain. It is good to see a man with strength of mind enough to stick to what he knows he is doing usefu1ly and weIl.-New York Even ing Post.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
THE SETTLEMENT

The chief element of interest in the latest reparation news is not so much the terms Of the settlement as the fact that a settlement is now in sight.
 For two and a half years the mind of the world has been disturbed and the revival of it's business delayed by an everlasting debate as to what the Germans would do. provided they deigned to do anything. France, Belgium. Italy and even Great Bri- tain, have been prevented from get ting back to sober work.
 When the German delegates signed the Versailles Treaty they made no secret of their purpose to disregard the agreement if they could. So there has been a steady threat of a renew al of the war in a new phase This has hung like a pail over the world New York Tribune.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
TROLLEY co.
 GETS 6 YEARS
 TO PAY TAXES

Hartford, May e-In an effort
 clean up in six years, if possible,
 debt of over s2.o0o.0 900 owed the stat
 by street railway companies in bac.
 taxes, the finance committee or tn
 General Assembly will report a bl
 tomorrow requiring such compahle'
 to pay to the state treasurer eacl
 year half their annual net incomes
 in addition to the taxes for that paru-
 cular year. It is required that tnls
 obligation to the state be tuhllled
 each year before street ralI"ay coi1-
 panies affected may declare dividends
 on capital stock.
 The plan will not take effect until
 next year. Taxes due the state rom
 year will be deferred, under the pre-
 visions of the bill, and added to the
 present total of deferred taxes. The
 first payment of half the net income,
 1, 1922 and annually thereafter pay ment will be due for the year endllg December 31 preceding. Companles which within six years subsequent 10 July IS, 1922, Hquidate the1r enlre obligations to the state for taxes past due will be charged interest at the rate of 1-2 per cent year Com panieS which fail to clear up thelr uept to the state within the six-year limit, will be required to pay interest or 5 per cent. a year on the unpaid taxes: The bill requires the president ana treasurer, or receiver. or each speSl ra1I"ay to 1llS the state treasurer a statement under oath showing the amount or each item, of which the gross and net m come respectively is made up: The net income is to be computed by de- ducting from the gross income items | of operating expenses Of auxiliary operation and leased roads, m1scellan- eous rents, taxes paid, interest on | furded debt, interest on floating debt and miscellaneous charges for the preceding year.
 street railway taxes is due the state from the Connecticut Company, | whose present debt is approX1mate!y | S1SOO,OO0. It is estimated that thls l debt will be increased to about S2.- | 5000 by the time the first annual payment under the six year plan is | due. It is likely that the first pay 1 ment of the Connecticut Company | will approach $750,00o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
MEN MAY RE-EENJIST.

Official information has been re- ceived at the local Navy recruiting station in the lobby of the post office to the effect that ex-navy men may re-enlist for a period of two three or four years. This will apply to all eX- navy men including those discharged by special order. All first enliStrre nits must be for a period of wour years
 Enlistments last week: H. R. Gil- bert, IT Willow street, mach1nist lSt class; w. H. Ferguson, Shelton. fire man; J. P1avocky, 15S Pembroke street, apprentice seaman; J. Robatin, 67 Bostwick avenue, fireman; ". Maccharoli, stratford. apprentice sea man; A. Pinkola, 66 Hallam street apprentice seaman; R. Smith, 686 shelton street, apprentice seaman; :; G. Takacs, 169 Lenox avenue. ap- prentice seaman.
 Ex-arrny men enlisted: L. D. Gro min, $40 Atlantic street, machinist mate, 1st class; A. Longw1us, Dan bury, fireman. Ex-navy men re-en- listed: A M. ATbin, Westport, appren- tice seaman; J. G. QuinlIVlan, l9 Spring street, fireman. Many gooo opportunities are open in the hospital corps, to those qualified
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
DIED.

this city, May 1921. James Lengen. aged 52 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. 146 Spruce street, on Wednesday. May II, at S:30 a m., and from St. Stephens church at a m.. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. Mfchael's cem metery.
 R9b* this city, Monday, May 9, 1921, John N. Plude, aged 41 years, ' months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his father Charles Pfude. 51O Colorado avenue, on Wednesday, May II, at S:S0 a. m-, and from St. Anthony's church at g o'clock.
 Burial in St. MichaeFs cemetery. New York and Brooklyn papers please copy. Rob- CUILEN-In this city May 8, 1921, Anna L., widow of Richard H. Cullen.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles '. Berger, 50 Milne street, on Tuesday, May 10, at S:30 a. m., and from. St. Augustine's church at 9 o'clock. with solemn high mass.
 Inioerment St. Bridget's cemetery, Maynard, Mass. a"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
TAKE BROKERS FORCONSPIRACY

New York, May 9-Police officials from Boston were expected to take back to that city today the three well known stock brokers and a trio of at tractive young blondes, under arrest here as fugitives from justice. The three brokers-Frank Silinsky, Will liam Silinsl1y, and Abraham Silinsky, are charged in indictments signed by Supreme Court Justice John Aiken of Boston, with having conspired to steal S45,O0O. Their women compan- ions-Euince Thurston, Bessie Thurs ton and 1rna ThurSton, sisters, are accused of having aided the men in fraudulent transactions. The men are out on S5,OOO bail each
 The women unable to furnish bonds, spent the night in a police station.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-09
WOULD IT?

The agricultural Connecticut House Of Representatives has now adopted bill which imposes a fine of s25 on officials who countenance daylight saving, and the same penalty on all persons doing business with the pub lie and displaying clocks which are not an hour behind dayHght-sav1ng time. Would setting the clocks ahead make it more difficult to raise the wooden nutmeg crop ?-Boston Globe