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, 1923-10-17

Only a few more of those special
$24.75 overcoats at the Cody Trading
Company.
, 1923-10-17

Big line of fall caps and sweaters
just received at the Cody Trading
Company.
, 1923-10-17

WANTED-Man and wife want posi-
ton on ranch. Man experienced cat
tleman and irrigator. Wife will cook
Best of references. Write j. M:
Howell, Cimarron, New Mexico,
Care Casa del Gavilan. o1O-4t
, 1923-10-17

Lamp bulbs &c and up at the Cody
Electrical Shop.
, 1923-10-17

We also had a mail order for shoes and other
clothing from a man in a town in Colorado. After tell
ing us what he wanted he said: "My town is twice the
size of Cody and l wish we had a store here like yours"
We had another order from Texas, another from Big
Timber, Montana, one from Hyattvile, Wyoming and
today we had a telegram from New York for a wooden
blanket. We are pleased that many, many outsiders who
visit our store are pleased with its general appearance
and the values that we are giving. It's unnecessary to
send away. For instance, Shoes: We will give you a
little history-about ten years ago people were COM
planning about the price of our shoes. We decided that
people wanted more popular priced goods and we bought
some lower priced mems and women's shoes. Our prices
then were just as low as any calalog prices, but users
had lots of complaints and in order to maintain our
standing in the community we had to make good and
replace the shoes to our customers. The shoes we ham
die are high grade absolutely guaranteed. We will
make good any defects. All you are out is a little time
while we are sending the shoes to the manufacturer who
insists on seeing where the defect is so that he can
remedy it. To any person who finds q substitute for
leather in a Roberts, Johnson& Rand Star Brand Shoe
they authorize US to give $500 in cash. That's the kind
OF shoes we are handling and they are pleasing all our
trade. One of the large mail order houses in q circular
letter just a few days ago said, "its hard to judge this
from a catalog because . picture of a $l.98 shoe looks
the same As the picture of a $500 shoe" The few wo
send away generally find, when they pay less, they get
less. Shoes is an illustration only. The same applies to
hundreds of articles in our other departments.
, 1923-10-17

FOR SALE-Hay and Pasture. so
tons quality alfalfa and 400 acres
of good pasture ;open water and
shed shelters. Clarks Fork . Pas
ture at $3.50 per month per head.
Keystone Barn, w. S. Widdous.
1910 If
, 1923-10-17

Big HON, Mont,
Sept. IL, 1928.
The Cody Trading Company,
Cody, Wyoming.
Dear Sirs:
am writing you to find out if you put out a
mail order catalog. If you do, please send me one
for l think the Cody Trading Company is the
best place in the Northwest to buy clothing.
Hoping to hear from you soon, l I'm
Yours respectfully,
Name on application)
p. @. B. 3,
Big Horn, Montana.
, 1923-10-17

FOR RENT-Car space in warm barn
near Main street. Inquire Enter
prise.
, 1923-10-17
CLASSIFIED ADS


FOR RENT = Bachelor apartment;
bedroom and kitchen. Furnished
Inquire Enterprise.
, 1923-10-17

Yes, we are pleased to have SO many
evidences of good will and appreciation of
our efforts to give good prices on merchan-
disc. The following letter is only one of
the many that we receive. We like home
folks to know what some outsiders think
of the Cody Trading Company, SO we are
publishing the following letter:
, 1923-10-17

FOR RENT - Three Room House.
Phone or see Mrs. S. 1. Lavender.
, 1923-10-17

FOR SALE-Blackwater Camp. B.
c. Rumsey. aStfc
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
WOMEN GIVE OUT

Housework is hard enough when
healthy. Every Fitzgerald woman who
is having backache, blue and nervous
spells, dizzy headaches, and kidney or
bladder troubles, should be glad to
heed this Fitzgerald woman's expert
ence:
Mrs. Henry Trip, GA w. Ocmulgee
St, says: about a year ago l was
complaining of backache and kidney
disorder. When washed, there was
severe throbbing in the small of my
back that just about had me down. My
kidneys didn't act right and my feet
bloated so badly my shoes felt tight.
| read about Doan's Pills in
Doan's Directory and 1 purshased a
box at Halle & Cos. Drug Store. They
helped me from the start and after
had used three boxes Of Doan's I was
cured. I felt like a different woman"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Pills the same that Mrs. Trip
had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo
N. Y. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
HOW THE BILLBoARDs FAIL Tt


principles apply in selling cake of soap, phor-
ograph or sewing machine apply in selling the
League OF Nations or any idea calculated to affect
foreign or domestic legislation. The people must
be told about the article, they must be convinced
that it is worthy, they must be stimulated to inter
est and moved to determination to buy or to de-
mand action
In these days the recognized principle factor in
selling is advertising. 1t is the only means of reach
ing the people. All of which brings us to the oues
ton of the kind of advertising that is most eff
fective, OF course, there always will be some diff
ference in opinion, but it is enlightening to note
that the strong advocates of billboard appeal run
to cover quickly when they have desire actually
to sell
Quite apart from the unsghtly aspect of the bill
board, 1T seems strange that when its supporters
wish to sell the people idea with view to bring
ing about beneficial legislation they see at a glance
the billboard is failure When the large corpora
tons want to really sell an idea they proceed as a
rule to engage press agent or director of pub
lie relations" Then drive is made to get their
story before the public through the news columns
OF the newspapers. This is not always attempted
because the corporation likes to get advertising
''~ l"yhHS hohfiSa liz pOllCy Ouch is dQODteQ
because the corporation realizes that only news
paper advertising has definite selling power.
The people to whom the corporations wish to
sell their ideas are the same people to whom the
corporations wish to sell their merchandise. and
the same selling principles apply. Is it not strange
that thinking men should in such circumstances
adopt rules of advertising so diametrically oppos
ed as the newspaper and the billboard?
The more thoughtfully conducted corporations
tell their stories over their signatures in paid adj
Vertsing appeal, recognizing the force of frank
and open statement that can stand the LIGHT of
public investigation. There are enough of the 9th
ers lett however, who still cling to the old time
poster idea of advertising Just as there are homes
today that resent the installation of modern plumb
ing and hanging on to the old time pump and
bucket
The billboard is an economic waste II ;s +hrus+
under the nose of a suffering public with its gar
ish designs and half finished message. Instead of
being taken into the home as friend it is resented
as an intrusion on public privacy and menace to
the public landscape Newspaper advertising will
stand the acid test as against the billboards anv
day in the week for any purpose
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
Anniversary Column
THIRTEEN YEARS AGO

77f1cfcS1
(Ieader, Dec 21-28, 1910
Mr.. ]. E. Taylor of Waycross spent
the week end with his mother Mrs.
Ida L. Taylor and his sister Miss Ida
Taylor.
Mrs. T. I. Griffin and daughters
have returned from a pleasant visit
in Nashville and Triton.
Miss Maize Mclaughlin is home for
the holiday season.
Mrs. G. C. Smith, Mrs. T. J. Dickey
and Miss Margaret Harris were visit
ors and honor guests of Mrs. Ward
Albertson in Douglas. A pretty party
was given for them by Mrs. Albertson
at the hotel Douglas.
Miss Mary Lou Wilson and Mr.. Geo
William Hammock were married on
Christmas day at the home of the
brides parents.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Turner
Saturday morning baby girl.
Mr.. Farrand Osborne is at home
from the Georgia School of Technol-
ogy for the holidays.
Miss Dollie McLendon is spending
the holidays with relatives in Button,
Ga.
Misses Mittie and Lille Dorminey
are the guests of their sister Mrs. A.
]. Mcdonald
Miss Annie Lou Freeman of Atlanta
is the guest of her sister Mrs. M. M.
Stephens.
Miss Mamie Smith will leave for At
lanta in a few days to be the guest of
friends.
Miss Florence Jones arrived from
Cordele to spend the holidays with her
parents.
Miss Mae Bailey is at home from
Mt. Vernon where she attends coll
eye.
49,
Miss Beatrice Mcdonald has arriv-
ed from Wesleyan College to be the
guest of her brother Col A. J. Nc
Donald.
A large social event of this week in
Douglas will be the marriage of Miss
Ruby Mclean and Mr.. Jas. McDon-
aid of Douglas.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
AUTOMOBILE VICTIMS United States

AU1OMOBILE VlCIlMS-The United States
government is authority for the statement that the
number of deaths from automobile accidents last
year was ll66o in territory embracing IS per cent
OF the total population of the country. This num-
Der is an increase Of ,478over the previous year
represents death rate of l2.5 per 100000 popu-
latlon, an increase of one for every 100000 as
compared with 1921 Since 1917 there has been
an increase of 3.5 per 100000 To California be-
longs the distinction of having the highest death
rate, namely 20 per 100000 population New
York, New Jersey, and Colorado have respectively
OF, 1914 and 1853 death per 100000 The states
recording decrease in the number Of deaths are
Connecticut, Massachusetts,, Montana. Virginia,
and Washington.
In Los Angeles the death rate was 2o5. Con-
sdering the increased use of automobiles. the in
crease in deaths is not particularly significant.
After all is done, that can be DONE to reduce the
automobile death rate, it will still remain appal-
ling 1t is gratifying to know that all over the coun
try both the civic authorities and automobile clubs
and dealers giving serious thought to safety
on the highways. While the deaths and injuries
can doubtless be very considerably reduced, the
automobile, in the very nature of things, will con-
tinue to take its CHASTITY toll.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
DRD ENDORSES COOLIDGE

bugh alone" may become the slogan in the next
.sidential election for the Republican campaign
|mmittee, taking their cue from the recent letter
" Henry Ford endorsing President Coolidge for
he presidency. LET well enough alone" may suit
lie Dilionaires and multi-milonaires, who have
tened on the war and postwar conditions of the
ton, but how about the farmers and others who
Ike their Dread by the sweat of their brow p"
ith wheat lower than pre-war prices, corn and
ler farm products below cost of production,
assured IN the present purchasing power of the
Pillar, with the southern money crop DESTROYED bv
1e boil weevil, to such an extent that farm labor
nd the tenant has to leave the farm to keep BODY
md soul together, it would be astonishing if the
potential vote of the agricultural classes would en-
1 dorse such policy by their votes Endorsing
kNr. Coolidge is an endorsement of the Sales Tax
land the further reduction of the tax on large in
comes, from which the masses certainly are not
expected to reap any benefit The sales tax
which is voclferously advocated by "big business"
would add greater tax burden on the common
people whose fortune lies in large families Like
the tariff, this sales tax would largely come from
the pockets OF the farmers and working people, as
with their customarily large families thew natur-
ally would make more purchases proportionatev
than do the men with small families. no matter how
large their incomes. Without drawing class dis
tinct1on or appealing along lines of prejudice the
most obtuse mind, can that this ubiquitous sales
tax, as proposed by the republican leaders will
mean much larger share being paid bv the in
dlviduar family of small means than is expected TO
be paid by the more we'll to do classes, who thru
the same party are assured of reduction of fax
on their income, if the republican party can out the
sales tax over on the people. The democratic pol
ICY OF making all classes share the burden of gov
eminent on an equal basis, by taxing those whose
incomes can better stand the drain and who bv
reason OF their larger possessions reap propor-
tionately larger benefit from government protec-
ton and activities.
Mr. Fords sudden change of politics being near
nominated on the democratic ticket of his home
state, for the u S Senate is rather unique in the
annals OF the democratic party and will bear care
ful scrutiny on the part of his admirers. It looks
very much as if the propaganda for his presidential
campaign might have been inspired to influence
the republie2n administration to look more favor
able on Fords Muscle Shoals project than any sin
cere desire to land nomination for President bv
either of the old parties
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
BIG AND LITTLE, ATLANTA Georgian)-

BIG AND LITTLE, ATLANTA Georgian)-To
Judge Mack of the United States Federal Court
big men and little men look alke-when thew break
the law. When he was called upon to sentence a
poor negro wo had sold glass of beer for ten
cents, he regretted that it was not possible to get
some OF these big fellows that sell whisky for a
dollar drink and champagne for twenty-five dol
lars bottle"
This, however, is a country in which it is not
customary to get the big fellows. If you steal
enough, you are apt to keep what you steal Ask
the war profiteers.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
Bp..toA,skg
-&.>a<
By HERMAN I. GELDERS

A JOYOUS NEW YEAR
Happiness, Health, Prosperity, Wealth
I'd give them all if could;
But since | can not, I'm wishing at
least
That you get something else Gust
As Coed"
Now that we have recovered from
the effects of too much rich food,
etc, it would be we'll for us to re-
member that there are only BIS more
shopping days til Christmas.
Only four more days now, and the
girls will have a chance to do their
own proposing. They'll either get a
husband or silk dress.
But boys, it'll be whole lot bet
ter to refuse them and buy one silk
dress, than to buy them silk dresses
FUN now on. I've had experience
l know!
The proper way to turn down a
proposal, boys, is to say, I'm very
sorry that l don't love you, but I'll
be brother to you" This is printed
for information only.
-OSe
WHO THOT O. THIS?
A careful young Teller named Bee
bee
Wished to marry a damsel named
Phoebe,
But said he, 1T must see
What the clerical fee
Be before Phoebe be Phoebe Beebee.
MUSTA BEEN SUMPIN M1SSlN'
He tried to cross the railroad track
Before a rushing train;
They put the pieces in sack
But couldn't find the brain.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
Only Two Survivors of
Ancient Indian Tribe

Seattle.-The last surviving MEM
bers of the Chemakum tribe of Indians
have been discovered living In one of
the old villages of the Clallam tribe
along the straits of Juan de Fuca.
They are an old man and his sister.
They have forgotten almost all Of
their own language, but Prof. Franz
Boas of Columbia university succeeded
in 1890 in extracting 1900 Chemakum
words from them. It is believed that
centuries before white men came to
Puget sound the Chemakum inhabited
the whole northern part of the Olym-
pic peninsula and were a powerful
tribe.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
NEW PRODUCTION RECORDS

duction records that have been established in in
dustry during the last few months
Largest pig iron production
Largest cotton consumption.
Largest steel ingot production
Largest crude oil production
Largest automobile and truck production
Largest residential construction
Largest volume of mail order sales
Largest construction of locomotives
Largest volume of retail sales
Largest volume of railroad car loadines
Important changes that have taken place in the
United States since the pre-war days of 1918 are
The population of the United States has in
creased 100000 Of people, with their enlarged
requirements.
The annual national income has increased from
$34000000O00 to $50OO0ooo,ooo.
The aggregate savings deposits have increased
from $60OO0O0ooO to $14lpO,ooo,ooo.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27

Fitzgerald celebrated Christmas in proper form.
Making young and old, rich and poor, glad to be
among us, was the outstanding feature of the dav
The business section was closed and not single
arrest or cause for one is reported by the Police
Department To those who may still have had a
doubt that prohibition is a failure this quiet
Christmas day may we'll be an inspiration
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
tEDDETTES|
ON
THINGS
A - By M:
CATHEDRALS FOR
WASHINGTON

~ 11IDNAL.o ToN
WASHINGTON
Both the Protestant Episcopals and
the Catholics OF the United States are
conducting nationwide campaigns for
the erection of cathedrals in Washing
ton, D. c., that shall be by size and
magnificence some approach to the
cathedrals of Europe and in the case
of the Episcopal project serve the
people of America in some ways that
Westminster Abbey serves the Brit
ish people as sort of national shrine.
The structure now planned calls for
sum of $10,000,000 and will take
five years to build. But that is meagre
as compared with those of Europe
which were generations in building.
For the Catholic National Shrine old
time methods of raising money are
being used. Gold and jewels of value
are being solicited and received in
great quantity. Heirlooms and wedd-
ing rings are being offered and in
some cases the request is made that
they shall be melted and put to par
ticular use about the altar.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
UNFAIR cRITIc1sM-There

UNFAIR CRITICISM-The is lot said in
certain papers, representing opposite views on
State affairs, to those of Governor Walker in re
the cost of the extra session and its lack of achieve
ment. That those articles are inspired by interests
opposed to the Governor, is obvious A fair state
ment of what the extra session of the Legislature
actually did accomplish in constructive legislation
was made by Governor Walker during his speech
to the local Kiwanis Club and was convincing
The creation Of State Audit Department, the
passage of law, authorizing exemption from
taxation of new industries for ten years, special
addition to the general tax act passage Of the new
school book law and the passage of law creating
the machinery to more efficiently enforce the col
lection of state taxes, each of sufficient Importance
to warrant the session, justified the money ex-
pended by the State.
The acts passed are Of equal importance with
those which failed of passage and were left for
future session of the legislature to rectify. Gov
ernor Walker is all right and his supporters have
every reason to be proud of their choice and ex-
: ect to see him renominated, if he desires second
Irm, without serious opposition
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
THE TIME LIMIT

When the steel mills operated IL
hour shifts their laborers were by ne
cessity only the hardest and huskiest
type of men. Since the eight hour day
has been adopted, there is noticeable
difference in the class of applicants,
office men and college graduates being
anxious to secure jobs, not deferred by
the most mental of beginnings which
includes the cleaning of the stoves of
the blast furnaces. This shows the
men were not afraid of work nor of
the class of work but haA hotter
appreciation of human endpr &c than
had the iron masters of the past.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
DELIGHTFUL PICNIC

Misses Marion Frey, Mabel Borsuk
of Triton, Catherine Frey and Ethel
Berg, hiked out to the home of Miss
Florence Hitch, where they were join
el by her. They liked to the large
forest short distance from her home
where after many delightful games had
been enjoyed by all, lunch was served
by Misses Catherine Frey and Ethel
Berg. Later in the afternoon the happy
girls toasted marshmallows and were
escorted home by Mrs. J. R. Fitch.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
5E||2|i{ii{|I8
S23Ii s 9! rs
FOR HOME AND STABLE

The extraordinary Borozone treatment
Tor flesh wounds, cuts, sores, gals, burns
and scalds is just as effective in the stable
as In the home. Horse flesh heals with
remarkable speed under its powerful in
huence. The treatment is the same for
animals as for humans. First wash out
infectious germs, with liquid Borozone,
and the Borozone Powder completes the
healing process. Price Qiquid) soc. 60c
and $l.2O. Powder soc and Coo. Sold by
T. ]. Halle & Co. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
Boy Loses Hand While
Feeding Bear in Zoo

New York. - When little Ralph
Thomas offered a peanut to a polar
bear in the zoo here, the huge animal
chewed off the boys hand. The boys
father lifted him to the bears cage
despite warning that the animal was
troublesome and would seek to kill If
anyone came within reach.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
MORE THAN ENOUGH

The Western states which offered
bounty for cotton tail rabbits in
early days will foresee similar need
soon in Pennsylvania which has Or
dered for its game preserves ship
ment of 10000 rabbits from the
West.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-27
WEEDS After Getting Divorce.

Port Huron, Mich.-Within few
minutes after he had obtained a d.
vorce. Otto Harsen, Of Algonac, took
out a license to wed Mabel Hansing,
also of Algonac. Harsen's wife did
not contest the divorce proceedings.