The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1922-02-16

We like the idea of giving the cor
respondence a name but we do not
blame the editor for wanting to leave
out those names that sound foolish,
silly or too long to be used.
Don't disgust the editor and read
ars with something Ike this: Sweet
heart, BLACK Eyed SUSIE, Sugar
lump, Red Headed BilI', "Touch-
me-not', ETC. Make it Bill, Tom, Sue
or Mary, or some short name not too
sweet and one that sounds sensible.
We recall the names of some of the
Journals correspondents of many
years ago, Fund.-, Foster B. Bar
Der, of Olive Springs, who drifted to
Florida long since. He was an able
writer and may be one of Florida
state officials by this time ERNEST
Willie, of Macland,- Upshaw then
he was none other than w. D. Up
shaw, who represents the 5th Con-
gressional district in our national
Congress. He was a brilliant fellow
and had great aspirations; he has real
lied some of them and now of ma
tional fame. 1t he could catch a few
idle moments, | am sure every read
er of the Journal would appreciate
a letter from him. Col. Walter Nc
Elreath, one of Fulton county's lead
ing attorneys and a former repre-
sentative of Fulton county in the leg
lslature, once represented Lost Mt.
and there was "Amor," -B. w.
Griggs, of Due West; he gave sensi-
BILE advice. mixed with humor. He
was called to his reward few years
ago. There was Farmer Beach"
of Nesbits Chapel, whose items just
sparkled with good things.
There was an invalid from Smyrna,
a Mr.. Jeffries; forget his monde
plume. His items were full of cheer
and good will. l don't recall the
names of other correspondents. 1t
was the custom of the Journal at that
time to have correspondents picnics,
they were great occasions and would
bring large numbers from all over the
county. Prominent and able speak
ers were invited. On two occasions,
State school superintendent address
sed the picnic crowds. Prospective
candidates were always on hand and
wanted to get chance to speak, but
politics were censored. | feel sure
our editor would not object to the
correspondents giving their idea, hav-
ing something original about public
matters. This would be interesting.
Think, originate an idea. Just a
long list of door neighbors visiting
is mighty poor news and gets monot-
onOus.
Yes, there was Sylvester" Asa
Darby, of Octavia, and when he
wrote, he had something to say. He
is now in Oklahoma, running with the
millionaires.
L. M. Fosters piece is optimistic
and we like the spirit, but the. farm
ers should not be called upon to sub
nit to every wrong and keep on slav-
ing for a mere existence. He asks
to be given nothing but he does ask
for a square deal and an equal chance
with the other classes. Facts are
stubborn things, and we must place
them. The SECRETARY Of Agrlcul-
ture says the price of farm products
are for below pre-war prices and
what dollar would buy then costs
the farmer $3.50 now, with the cost
2 and one-half times more and less
money to pay with, how can he live
an dpay his debts? The farmer has
been efual to every occasion and over
came many obstacles but matters will
have to be adjusted and the farmers
be given a fair deal before business
gets on a safe and paying basis. Why
the farmers bloc in congress? Be
cause there are honest representatives
there who see we are headed for the
breakers, if the farmers are not Civ
en- some relief.
A Hen y