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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
EVOLUTION OF JULY FoURTH-Two

)
three generations ago, judging by old newspapers,
people took much more interest in the real mean
ing of July Fourth, Banquets and oratorica gath
erings were held everywhere with expression OF
fervent AmericaniSm. The glorious achievements
of our country wre celebrated, while the powers OF
Europe were spoken OF as effete nations whose sun
had set. There something enthusiastic and
iikabe about the spirit of those old patriotic gath
erings, even though some OF the remarks would
now sound rather crude.
People had simpler ideas in those days and used
to enjy big noises and other primitive forms of eel
ebration SO the habit of discharging firearms
and making big bonfres got established means
of expressing national joy, AS time went on and
people grew more sophisticated, the adults got
sick of kiddish ways of observance but the young
sters kept them up and developed them. They
reached point at time where life in many
cities 'the night before" bore a close approx
nation to ones conception of the Internal regions
Fourth of Jul, should be glorious OCCASION but
we all seem too busy various outings to observe
it it should be Sill many cities do show civ
ic spirit by the interesting obscrvances that they
produce. A pro fam OF athletics is suitable July
Fourth event and displays that manly prowess
which enabled the struggling colonists to fight
severe war against terrible odds Parades and
fireworks can be pretty and interesting observances
that delight young folks and give opportunity for
artistic effects.
The day ought not be passed without suitable
recognition, since it marked turning point in his
tory 1t signified that force of freedom and JUS
tee was born in the world which was bound to
revolutionize human life on this planet
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
Lives of Trees.

The New York Sun tells Of rec
said" to be living in Mexico that is
5000 years old. 1t is described as a
,vpress 36 feet in diameter, but as
10 scientific record of its existence has
,een made doubt is Justifiable. But
here really are baobab trees in Africa
credited with 1900 yesrs, and the big,
,eauoias in California are gt'-en ans
age approximately 5000 years. Yews.
England are believed to be Of equal
age, with many oaks and eluas known
to ne 500 years old.
Sell anything with a Want Ad. JUST
one trial will convince you of the SELL
ing power of little Want ad in the
Leader Enterprise.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

If man is truly great, tear him down. Though
he steers the ship OF state,-tear him down----Let
the wuthless speckled skunk fill yer noodle with
this bunk let the grand old ship be sunk,-tear
him down!
When you hear statesman praised, tear HIM
down. Though the stencil of hell be raised
tear him down peace on earth" is simply bosh
Brother love" is all josh-all we need is nerve
begosh-tear him down.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

:zations and methods by which the
church member is relieved of his mon
ey and is made to contribute to organ
izations, methods, plans and programs
which are antagonistic to the spiritual
work of the church.
Nearly seventy per cent of all the:
moneys contributed to these outside,
competing antagonistic and destruct-
i've agencies is contributed by the mem
bers of the Christian Church. They
are robbing the crurch member, the
church organization and God in order
that they may fill the Golfers of the de,y
il and build up the institutions OF hell.
They are all co-conspirators with the
infamous heretics that are today max
ing their attacks upon the church, up
the Bible, and upon Christ.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
EDDETTES

Three great events have occurred in
the world of steam, one. of course be-
ing the invention Of the steam engine,
another its first use for motive power
on land, and third to propell ship
across the ocean. This third event
was given by Savannah to the world,
and by celebrating its centennial, the
whole world can be reminded of that
fact, and ali OF Georgia can have ad-
vantage OF the publicity that will come
through the newspapers and magazines
because OF the maritime exposition
The present idea seems to be to have
it in 1926
1t now said that X-ray treatment
of infected tonsils and adenoids is like
ly to supersedc the present custom OF
surgical extirpation, being both safe
and permanent One M. D. claims
that very small doses of X-ray applied
at two week intervals and for about
eight treatments will cure the average
case. Those who have a horror of the
knife can now have an alternative for
their relief.
A number of the large cities of the
country including Atlanta are declaring
a four day holiday from Saturday at
noon of June 80 until Wednesday,
July 5th. 1t really means-but one more
day loss to most employers and the
advantage of several days together
means great deal for the employees
for rest or recreation and to those so
fortunately located as Atlanta theer is
n To afra krir
either to the seashore or the mount
aims, something like real vacation.
Here we have the reason or a rea-
son why both men and women marry
as they do SO often to the great Won
derment OF their associates
Lillian Russell gave these PROPOSE
tons: Women love with their ears;
the homeliest man can win the great
est beauty if he has the patience and
persistence to repeat to her how ador-
able she is and how much he loves
her.
Men love with their eyes That is
why pretty doll with sawdust brains
can win the thinker, or a captain of
industry when the lady with their own
kind OF brains but a home made pro-
file cannot
The recent Official tour OF the North
Georgia forests conducted by the At
lanta Constitution has already BIZ IT
forth constructive results as $7jU, ;
90 federal appropriation has been made
at conference OF the officials OF the
bureaus of public roads and forestry
service, for the opening of the scenic
routes inspected, and a proclamation
that the forests are open to pleasure,
and health seekers will be issued very
shortly.
A new device known as the telech-
ronometer accurately measures the
length of time each telephone is used
by the calling party and payment is
made by the subscribers on this basis,
the unit of measure being 90 telech-
rones month for ST and l cent a tel
echrone above that This system is
being effectively used in Everett, Wash
ington, to the benefit of both the sub
scribers and the company. To at
least IS of the subscribers the cost is
reduced quite noticeably and the capa-
city of the plant can be increased by
1000 telephones without additional ex-
pense. The waste of time and service
Tor unnecessary and frivolous CONVEX
sation is eliminated and listening in on
party lines is discouraged.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
HOLDING UP MOTORISTS

HOLDING UP MOTORISTS In the past a
great deal of kindly spirit has prevailed between
people on the road and those who were having
any kind OF motor or tire trouble could quickly
get help by signaling other In these times
when crooks are holding up and demanding
money at the point of loaded revolver, many mo-
florists hesitate to stop and pick up strangers who
ask for rides or assistance
1t is deplorabe that these dirty gunner take
advantage of the finest sentiments of courtesy
and make money by gambling peoples kind
ness and good nature. 1t can be suggested that
people they stop for but it is to be hoped that they
will not cease from their friendly acts because here
and there some miserable skunk makes them suf-
fer for it.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

on the result of the primary election when the vo-
tiers will be called on to choose governor for the
next term. Tens of thousands OF Georgians are
followers of Sen Watson on the ground of his in
sistant advocacy of Just these and other similar
measures and they have voted for measures in the
past in preference to MEN. They may do it again
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE-The outstand-
ing recommendation in Governor Hardwick's mes
sage delivered to the legislature Wednesday are
the advocacy of graduated income tax and the
passage of the rigid Australian ballot law for both
the regular and primary elections OF the state. Both
of these proposed measures are belated recogni-
mons OF the Peoples Party which was the original
advocate OF these principles of government and
which was fiercely attacked at every opportunity
by the Governor and his partisans. The late adop-
ton OF these principles which were just as true in
the early nneties as they are now, is appreciated
by the erstwhle followers of the old Populist par
ty. 1t really matters not who passes the laws and
who finally secures their adoption, the main thing
so far as the people concerned is that thew DO
PASS and the former Populsts will be glad to CO.
operate with the modern advocates of their platform
principles in having them made into laws.
The earnestness which Governor Hardwick will
bring to bear on their adoption during the present
session of the Legislature may have bearing up
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
Ul1;6!:6;hia15'
Poem |
BE AN AMERICAN

II a Teller wins success, tear
him down----Let yer keynote be
durcss,-tear him down------lt
your neighbor seems to thrive,
better eat him up alive,-let the
drones that fill the hive tear him
down
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
GOOD NEWS FOR UNION vETERANs-Th

Senate Committee on Pensions has recently rec
commended the passage of the Bursom Pension b Il
which increases the pensions of the Union Veter-
ans to so and their widows to $50 per month Ii
is expected that the bill will pass during this SEES
sion of Congress.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

total depravity of mankind. These ag-
ents inside of the church preach their
false doctrines not because they be-
1ieve them, but because they are part
of conspiracy to destroy the worlds
confidence in the church. So far as
intent and purpose are concerned, they
are as black as Judas Iscariot.
Second:-There is another group OF
these conspirators and robbers who
are both in and out of the church.
Their method is to take from the
church for secular use every dollar
that they can possibly extract from
the members. They are constantly
devising schemes and plans and organ
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29

TYPEWRITER RIBBONS - Just
received fresh stock of typewriter rib
bons for Oliver, L. c. Smith, Under.
wood. Remington and Royals. Carbon
papet alco-Leader Publishing Co.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1922-06-29
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR couR1
To the Voters of the Cordele Judicial

To the Voters of the Cordele Judicial
Circuit: =
I hereby annoEr my candidacy
for reelection to the Judgeship of the
Cordele Judicial Circuit, sdbject to
the white ,demodIatic Primary. If
you again honor hre>with this great
trust, | shall in future, as. / have in the
past, undertake to discharge the du-
ties of the office fairly, impartially,
and fearlessly. | will greatly appreci-
ate the support and influence of the
voters of the circuit
Very Respectfully,
If O. T. COVER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
MICHIGAN

Principal contests: For Governor
Alexander J. Gro"sheGk, r., incum-
bent Alva NJ. Cummns, y. for Sem
ator--Charl,s r. Townsend. r.. In
cumbent: Woodbridge \. Ferris i.
Detroit. Mich. Nov. S.--Witb bu,
Gal precincts of the 2906 In the STATE
missing, former Governor Woodbridge
\. Ferris. Democrat. apparently had
been elected 10 the United States Sen =
nte over Senator Charles +. Townsend,
Republican. Ferris steadily was in.
crcasing his lead as additional returns
were received from Wayne County
Wctroit). The vot" stood: Ferris,
2;I.I9J Townsend. 22O, ,45O.
The last time Democratic Senator
was elected from Michigan was in 1852.
Ferris assailcd Senator Townsend
during the campaign because he sup
ported Senator Truman II. Newberry,
Republican, Of Michigan. while the lat :
ter was under fire In the Senate in cor
ncction with alleged excessive campaign
expenditures Hr. Ferris also declared
himself opposed to tho Tariff Act aud
the Esch- -Cummins ralrnad act. Gov
crnor Alex J. Gro"sheck and tho re.
mainder Of the Republican State ticket.
were re- elected by large maiorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08

Senator Pepper issued a statement ,t
m'dn!ght IN which he said:
Tho Republican v!ctury in perr,,,.
Tanla has n triple sismilcanre. l. I,s-
sures good government AZ lIarr SNp-,
ana creditah!e representation AT Was =,
irgton. II indirates that ,hr party IN
'ennsvivnnia ia hig and broad cnGu =
10 include Ropuhlian men and wnn,,,'
or all shades oi thought. Ii drr,nr.
s'ra'es that whcr" local delegation, i /
not obscure national ISSUES. the r,,ll,
were emphatic in their indorsrn, NJ -
fr"S'd'n' harling's Admlnislra,!on.
y wish 10 express my hearty ner.
sonnl thanks to Chairman w. Harry
Baker, and to that grent body os ,nrn
and women. working both In ard ont of
the party organization. who hay. hon.
ored me with their support. I can.
nor oVerstate my appreciation Of thn
nns"ihsh service Of my many frirnr.
" J can work for them as rfYertuniIv
~ they have worked for nv. | SHAH be-
u gives me satisfaction to r,H,c,
maj II was the same good friends wno
g"v" to David A. Reed, Clifford Pinch A.
ana 10 our great Cpl orlunity IN
serve L., peOpl: Jf P.nnsylyHnIn
Crate aeanowl sment is due by %",I aIi
three OF u 70 G. rnor Sproui for his n.
'oysi and Rscti' upport.''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
| ILLINOIS VOTES "WET"
Returns ESQ Favor Soldier Bonus.
Disorders In CHICAGO

Chicago. Nov. Shy A. P.)--By
najoritics of more than 3 to l.,
Illinois voters. on the face Of returns
pom more than one fourth of the
State, voted II $4,000, 900 bonus to
Illinois soldiers in the World War yes.
erday and also voted in favor Of the
Feturn OF light wines und beer.
IN the basis Of present figures more
man 100000 votes will be polled for
foe oonus Issue and nearly that many
favor Of wine and beer.
William Hale Thompson, ending his
scohd consecutive term as Republican
aaEor OK Chicago. announced TODAY ne
oalH oe a candidate next spring for
The Mayors announcement cou, 4,
ac Iace OF defeat for the entire Reoub.
tsaI county ticket with the cxcartion
Sheriff. '''' '""o'o"te tor
iIdfn'een men armed with pistols and
u py election judges and workcrs to
fsw,a f,s ueeh !Ci by State Representatives
wfslce s,s ss o'Hricn. Democratic cnndi.
'or re,riectI Ion, held 10 a poliine
Sss se ~ " l'Iicn's district and carried
lots I ,ss. tue ,, ballot box and tally sheets
ktn ha'er Samuel Mnrizz!o drove n Pho
Ey nan with the ballots, He sail
Ioi! raiders stopped him, threw thc
',s him INTO HIS automobile and ordered
W speed up, Marizzio wns hoLJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
MISSOURI
Reed Pulls Over Almost Entire
Democratic Ticket

Brewster. II.
st. Louis, Nov. s.-(By A. P.)-
Senator Reed apparently pulled the
entire Democratic ticket over with him,
with the exception Of possibly I've Com
Rrcssmen, in Missouri's election yes.
terday.
Reed, who two years ago was denied
seat in the Democratic National Con.
vention. ran strong in Republican and
Democratic districts alike and showed
surprising strength in a number OF
normally Republican communities.
especially in rural districts.
One of the most surprising upsetS
wns furnished by the, vote in st. Louis
County. Republican stronghold. "
thr fifty six precincts reported UP to
this morning. Reed received n plurality
Of 1888. Two years ago the county
went Republican BY more than II 600
votes.
Returns early today from the sixteen
co sressionnl district indicated eleven
Democrats elected. Mrs. st. Clair
Moss, Democratic candidate for Com
gr"ss in the Eighth District. appar-
emily has been defeated by Congressman
Sid Roach,
Republican congressman seeking re-.
election who appeared to be defeated
were: Millspaugh, First District; Law.
renee, Third; Ellis, Fifth; Atheson,
Sixth; Hukriede. Ninth: Rhodes, Thir.
tecnth, and Hayes, Fourteenth. In the
Sixteenth Philbennet, a new candidate.
was trailing Thomas I. Rubey, Demo.
crat, by a wide margin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
Delaware ELECTS
BAYARD TO SENATE
Democrats Surprise by Calming
Congressman and State
Control
DU POINT ABOUT 1000 BEHIND

Spscfal Dispatch TO Ereatn0 Public Led0sr
Wilmington. DEL. Nov. S.--The
Democrats startled Delaware ms result
Of Yesterdays election by clecting both
United states Senator and Congress.
mnn and choosing sufficient members
Of the General Assembly TO control
both houses Of that body.
The result came as q distinct sur
prise in many quarters and was gener'
ally expected to be closer on the senat-
orinl election.
Two hundred and two districts out
Of 204 give Bayard 80. 5s3 and du Pont
3S.152. giving the Democratic noni'
nee a majority Of 1893.
o'clock today conccdc Bayard's election
BY 800 majority.
Senator du Pont congratulated ths
newly elected Senator early this morn
ing.
Senator Baynrd will take Office
Immediately. having been elected tc
fill short term expiring next Mnrct
!, and tho long term for six years
beginning Mt that time,
Senator du l'Ont wns appointed just
over year ago by Governor Denney
to succeed Chancellor Josiah o. VOL
colt. who resigned his seat to become
United States Senator.
Members Of the State House ol
Representatives were elected as fol-
lows:
New Castle County: Wilmington. First Dis
trict---liarry W. Mari. Republican: Sccont
district. James u. McManus. Republican
Third District, Charles s. IIednvm, Kcpub
iicpuh'can: Fifth District. Joseph NJ. Bro
Rural New Casuo-s,x,h District. Harr,
Q. Little. Republican; seventh District. WI!
liam Lord. Republican; Eighth District
JSme' j.: nsynHS,a. b"moers!: Nin,h RI RI
trict. J. u. Holcomb. Democrat; Eleventh
District. ". j. Compton, Democrat: Twelfti
Dist-ict. Harry Pratt, Democrat: Thirteentl
District, Henry n Howell. Republican,; Fbur
! teenth District. George II. slant. Democrat
Fifteenth District Howard Jones. Demo
crat.
Kent County .-- First. Harry siaughter
Democrat: Second. Arthur +. Dawes Dem
Iera. Is.:, G;2,se Pratt, P,mSer1 2,T,S :
6. Alec. Rspabl!c-n; sixth; A!ser, .io3dsn I,a,n
ocrpt: Eighth. Jester y. Gray. Democrnt I
Ninth. George ". Hanson. Democrat; Tenth
Eutter Marvel Republican.
Principal contest For Senator
T. Coleman du Pont. r.. incumbent:
Thomas +. Bayard y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
u. s. Senators Elected

The announced or indicated results
of elections for the United States Sen.
ate and the position Of contestants on
the face Of latest returns follow:
Arizona---Ashurst, Dem.
CalifOrnia---Johnson, Rep.
Connecticut--McLenn, Rep.
Delaware, in doubt. with du Pont,
Rep, running behind tayard, Dem.
Florida--,rrammel,. Dem.
Georeia--tieorge. Dem.
Naturalization, Dem.
Iowa--Brookhart. Rep.
Maine--IIale detected last Septem.
y Maryland---Bruce. Dem.
Massachusetts --- Lodge, Rep, but
running behind the ticket.
Minnesota - sh,pytead. Farmer.
Labor. leading KeiioSg, Rep.
Stephens, Dem.
Missouri--.Reed. Dem.
Montana--Wheeleri Dem, leading.
Nebraska--lIowell, Rep.
Ncvada--Returns fragmcntary.
New Jersey-Edwards, Dem.
New Mexico--Jones. Dem., leading
on fragmentary returns.
New York--Copeland. Dem.
North Dakota - O'Connor, Dem.
leading.
Ohio-Fess. Rep.
Pennsylvania - Pepper and Reed
(short and long term). Rep.
Rhode 1slaand--Gerry, Dem.
'rennessce-McKellnr, Dem.
Texas-Mayfield, Dem.
Utah - Bamberser. Rep" leading
King, Democrat.
verfnont--Grccnc. Rep.
yirginia--Swans0n, Dem.
Washing.on---Dill, Dcrn., leading.
West Virgiria--Neeley, Dem, lead.
ing Sutherland, Rep.
Wisconsin---I.a Toilette, Rep.
Wyoming--Mondell, Rep, and Ken.
drick, Dem, running closely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
~ Associated Press

Columbus. o., Nov. 9. ---- Returns
available enrly today indicated that
Ohio voters yesterday elected Demo,
cratic Governor. n Republican United
states Senator, returned q minority
OF its present solid Republican con-
eressi9nai deIcgation' ana proeaoiy
eIsctea isepuoi'cahs 70 most s'"'e
o"ues a. o.o,
ont Of q tots, - a siG7 ~ nroc;Ec,s .ocy ,J IN Ohio
ous W Votul ot olVI !'ec'ntsn .r nnn ~ '.u. III"
s.sr pn,,ase ep' na Huu VI 1c."'' o.. I-n'tod
S,et.. Somnten "'' o'
"'T tn vo,a ,n. ros, aos on, pomer.
ono Eos iO7 ''''' ''''-''' oe
Returns from e535 out ~ n total OF
s167 precincts I'm Ohio ut II o'clock this
morning gave Eonahry. Dem. n lead Of
81 $50 votes over Thompson, Hcp., for
Governor.
The vote stood THOMPSON, G14,3O7 ;
Donahey, G4B,747. '
Ohio's present solidly Republican
congressional delegation will contain
at least four Democrats at the opening
OF the Sixty eighth Congress, according
to tabulations. Sixteen of the races for
the twenty-five Ohio congressional
seats were apparently definitely de-
Of these four were Democrats and
twelve Republicans.
The twelve Republican winners ns.
sure Republicans of a majority Of the
delegation, but In at least some Of the
ak doubtful districts Democrats pre.
dicted their candidates would be elected,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-08
new HAMPSHIRE

Manchester, n. H., Nov. S.--(By A.
P.)-New Hampshire, which returned
a Republican majority OF $1,000 for
Governor in 1920, went Democratic by
10000 yesterday. Wit, eighteen small
towns missing. the vote for Governor
was: Fred III. Brown. Democrat, 67, =
.O1 Windsor ". G0odnow. Republican,
~ .574. This !s N" second time since
1873 that Democratic Governor has
been elected in this state.
The Democrats and Republicans di =
vlded honors for the States two con :
gressional seats. The Democrats won
control Of the lower branch Of the
Legislature, while the Republicans re.
tained a reduced lead IN the Senate.