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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Slogans Refuted

The American Legion representing
purcSt patriotism and advocating 100
per cent An1cricanism and America for
Americans some being extreme
enough TO favor aboliShine any fur
her immigration, have a demonstra-
ton ot the other side of the question
Fin the results OF their recent national
essay contest on the subject How
Can the American Legion Best Serve
the Nation?" Although $4,000 school
children participated in this contest.
the first prize was won By a Chinese
boy gong 10 American schools in Ha-
wal and the third prize was won bv
IN Italian boy in Bridgeport. Conn.
What does this show but that some
times foreigners have a better under
standing and appreciation of American
institutions than We who knowing No
other take everything for granted:
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Obsessions of Mr.. Battel

Joseph Battcl of Middleburv VI.
rich and original, had a great love for
the natural beauty of forest lands and
which he spent fifty Years and large
fortune TO acquire. He did not value
the timber but the scenic beauty. He
gave much of This to the college of his
town and at his death beuueathed a
a certain large tract of 5000 acres TO
the government for National park.
II was not accepted by the govern
ment and it reverted to the Middle
bury college which gives it now prac-
tically 900 acres of mountain and
forest campus. Under the provisions
a large part of the forest must be left
in its primeval state Mr.. Battcl loved
horSes and had an aversion to auto
rVoblles SO great that he conducted
through the columns of weekly news
paper he owned, the most ceascless
and vigorous propaganda against their
use, recording in column or more
called the Chamber of Horrors" ev-
ey automobile accident that was heard
OF. no matter how remote. He would
stop the press any time to record the
latest accident. He advocated separate
roads for automobile traffic. but for
his part they had no right of way any
where on his land, He had noun
tain hotel toward which no motor
might approach from the village, a
special telephone service warning him
Of any attempt Now this hotel is
used as summer school to which
hundreds OF cars make their way in
season,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

Speaking u the SIKH anniversary OF
%uaera1a'S entrance INTO the World
War per>h5ae said Victory has no,
erogeht peace Niial problems grow
.rs ou, a the war remain unSo'vcd.
America cannot now look con ~
lv upon Tho situation, but ms
that there viii be no STABILITY nor pros
9.Sr1iy ami friendly relations shall be
established among thc nations lately
Z; war and unul the tendency toward
the dissolution OF organized society
shall he overcome. Tx moral forces
al our country ano needed as much TO-
day as oar armed forces were in 1917
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Too Much Politics

That is what large number of Geor
gia statesmen think our present con.
Stitution promotes Some suggested re
NEEDLES are four year term for the
governor with ineligibiIity for a second
term, a biennial plan for the legislature
and limit of 100 days session for
each governors term, and at Inaugural.
tor OF the incoming governor another
session of ten days after election
Some advocate inauguration and legis-
lature to be changed from June to IAN
uary for removing some political UNI
rest and uncertainties.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Opera MuScales

These nauSioa]es and operalogucS
gwen under the auspices OF the Allan
u Woynan'S Club and the American
Legion each, serve a double purpose
They have come TO be an established
part OF the musical and cultural life
value and reoreational enjoyment max
value and reoreatoinal enjoyment max
ing the appreciation OF the Grand Op-
era offerings much greater. a nominal
price for season tickets and door admis
son serves to benefit a building fund
ior the Woman'S Club and an equally
sood purpose Tor the American Legion.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
SPRING TONIC

SPRING ToNIC-Sprng is here. and with it has
come that delicious lassitude we call spring fe-
YER. In an earlier day the housewife or granny
went forth in search of YARDS" with which she
made strong decoction. Perhaps instead OF this
bitter mess everyone from Johnny to the hired
man was dosed literally with sulphur and molas-
ses. 1t was time Tor house-cleaning and body
cleaning Today IN the cities the pharmacies begin
their displays OF spring tonics But pep is not to
be found in bottles. Granny was right-ono must
go to the woods to find cure for spring fever One
searches among the trees and in the fields: or, G
wanders along the bank of some stream: one
looks among the grass and ferns for the first signs
OF spring flowers; one gazes upward toward the
sun. And strangely as the search is continued
long before the ingredients are found. the cure
Tor spring fever develops. When the stroll is com
peted the medicine has worked The cure for
spring fever is spring" taken in liberal doses.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
SHALL 1T BE NINETEEN
PLENTY

SHALL 1T BE NINETEEN PLENTY
IHREE"-America is on the long pull towards
prosperity, in spite of the fact that so much Of the
world is upside down. This year is going to be
& prosperous year for the farmers as well as for
the business world Employment in general is
better now than it has been since the close OF the
war The industries are working overtime Con
structon is booming. Transportation facilities are
improving. The railroads are buying new cars.
new locomotives and making many repairs. Prices
are steadily advancing in all lines and there is an
Unusually large demand for farm products. The
farmer will get more for his crop this year than he
got last
we have all been signally blessed. Three months
or fourth OF 1923 have passed Conditions are
much better than they were January first Amer-
ca most influential and keenest business men pre-
dict that 1923 will be prosperous year for all of
us Let's pm our optimism to the good business
nearly all of us are now doing. and make This wear
Nineteen Plenty Three"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Lifting the Hat

The origin a this custom has been
explained ~ nc; neanine Difference
70 women IN particular, tho !; did he
r,n IT. the age al chvalry, but was a
token al the feoline al safety that a
Knight v,ouuid indicate by renovins
h;s helme; when entering an assembly
and meaning that he was in the pres
cnce ri trends To some extent 1t car,
RIGS this mcanrne today, only that cou,
toSy between men Is more often lack.
jrE than coward women
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Fortune in Prospect

Should ceAain process OF welding
copper to porcelain be patentable as
late experiment after five continuous
years of trial seems to warrant, with
even Edison impressed, Brooklyn
et2'neer will have solved IS intriguing
a problem as has ever baffled phvsi
c;ats. and moreover will be able to reap
such monetary retdrns as inventors
have seldom enjoyed. A limitless mar
ket for the simplest kind of tools is
where the profits are promised for
many mickle mak's a muckle. ac-
according TO the old Scotch adape
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Up To-Date Duelling

Or possibly a form OF professional
suicide is the recent contest planned
IN Youngstown, Ohio, between an NJ,
d., the city health commissioner and
: chiropractor OF local repute. the lat
ter responding to a challenge to COM
bat disease with chiropractic methods
under the prescribed conditions as fol
lows: to drink typhoid germs. to swab
their threats with dipt4eria GERMS.
and sleep with small pox patient.
The NJ. d. will use Serums and vac
o1neS and the Chiropractor adjustments
to combat the disease germs.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
THE RADIUS IDEA-Visualize, if you c

THE RADIUS IDEA-Nisualize if you can
Fitzgeralds legitimate trade territory, vast and
rich and prosperous section, Which if properly
cultivated and developed would make Fitzgerald
a town OF 10000 population more in few years.
There's no reason why Fitzgerald should not
be the trade center for this territory. Long rows
OF automobiles drawn up along the sidewalks sug-
gests live community trade center. That's what
we want to see in Fitzgerald.
There is larger population thru the country
districts nd surrounding villages who moke a
practice OF driving to some trading center and
buying large quantities OF merchandise. There's
q certain, amount OF money in this community
going to spend each Year. We are entitled to
have it sepent here in Fitzgerald
1t is interesting to note that cities and towns
turnout America taking up and pushing the
radius idea. Macon and Savannah have it. The
Macon Chamber of Commerce is now working
out a trade radius scheme which will reach out
for 100 miles in every direction
1t is good to tie Fitzgerald 10 definite ter
ritory, a section and an area which II can claim
as its own and with which it can cooperate in a
definite, active and helpful way in the march OF
progress.
we ought to get together, decide upon our leglt-
innate trade territory, get out Radius map show
ing this territory. Every merchant and every bus
mess firm in Fitzgerald ought to have one OF
these Radius maps the wall 1t should be the
constant ambition OF every firms Fitzgerald to
develope the trade OF the radius territory To eX-
rand the trade radius OF fitzgerald to the outer cir
cles OF the radius.
1t can be done, but ii will require concerted
effort and cooperation. We are bending every Ell
fort to make Fitzgerald thriving city why can't
you help?
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Cruise OF the 500

Thu wealthy american tourists who
chartered the Mauretan,a for pleas
ure "trip across the Atlantic and in
The Mediterranean are now on the re
turn trip from Southampton to New
York Each tourist spent on an aver
age OF $zS.000 and the party is said
70 have composed the worlds most
luxurious Yachting party to date
Their trip has also and not without
r>a>on been called the flight from
prohibition.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

Well, we are to have Ku Klux Khan NJ I,s.
Den mn county has been slow in taking on this
oieSsing-very much like other things we might
mention However, this latter is no. unmixed
with satisfaction, as we know some fellows who
VIII no doubt for time walk the straight and
narrow path-and we thankful for that Navbe
when they once get used too doing better they'll
stay that way
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Contests and Contests

But one OF the most unique ever
staged was that national permanent
wave contest lasting threedays. where
fifty heads were subjected to a public
demonstration before hundreds of spec
tators and with cash prizes OF $500
in all, operators being judged on speed,
results and the comfort OF the subjects,
or the reverse, as indicated by the ex-
preston OF the face
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

Riddles Won Out

The children OF Atlanta may skate
on the sidewalks by the repeal OF the
ordinance ioTbidding il and which ar
or>ed Storm Of protest While 1t
Mas argued ny some that the custom
vas ala>aa< she majority seemed 70
''as1aN 7; Was SAFER thaa probable sub
>;.'o1c> AND sAe >hliaran simply have
L. have some recreation. City yards
arc Zoo small Haj'S> are 700 Tar away
'A5 street y more dangerous than the
>'ae@a!S and 80 when several fhous-
and persons i05orosted themselves il
asking rapeai, 5hey won !, with some
limitations shat made ,he privilege sale
ane sane
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

considerable capital is being made of the con
version OF Mussilin from Socialism to conserva-
rsm by news writers in magazines and the press.
However we have known republicans turning dem
ocrats to secure post office and democrats firm
republican Tor the same price Mussiini at least
got bigger price than either of these he is the
Italian government-some price,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Bad News Costly

Two specialists summoned from
-eipsio and from Hamburg to tic
bedside Of Lenine in Moscow. STAYED
ten days and declared his condition to
DC hopeless with death liable to occur
at any time. The fee OF each was
$1,000.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

the idea of preserving the gallant Olvm
PA comes rather late and after years
OF rotting and rusting in the lagoon at
the Philadelphia navy yard, but it is
hoped it may still be refitted as me-
mortal to shelter the trophies awarded
to the ship, to Admiral Dewey, and
the crew after they had destroyed the
Spanish FIotilta
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

|nd'au'a has set a precedent in the
u's'ter 81 employing two girl pages
'r tho legislature, For two years they
h2vJ had a woman member in their
s>>5whly 50 tina, woman's invasion
there MAY Nt deemed complete.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12
Spare the Olympia

Spdfe the olympia
This is the burden of an appeal TO
the naval authorities at Washington in
the form OF apetition now being pre-
pared by Spanish War Veterans in an
effort to have the flagship of the battle
OF Manila Bay removed from the list
OF the vessels to be scrapped. True
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

The Harding Administration is making war up
on the bootleggers. This is the time for all good
men to come to the aid of the administration.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

Lord Curzon says amy fool can make war;.
Some fool almost always does
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-04-12

SlAIE OF GEORGIA. COUNTY OF BEN HILL 4
Drew w. Fauk, Cashier do soo, uoa
" W ABOVE statement true to the best of knowledge belief
DREW w. PAULK Cashier
Subscribed and before dav of Apri 1o17
IRENE JONES. Notary Public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

from H. and w. street to the house
owned by Joe Punty in Highland
Park.
The Arson Rainbow Branch of I.
S. S. are making plans for a sale OF
pastry, aprons, candy. fancy work
and mystery boxes, to be held at
the Town hall, Friday. Oct. -.
Elmer Bracket and Raymond
Billings were in New Vineyard on
business Friday
Roscoe Nichols of Billings and
Nichols garage was on French Hill
on business the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Gordon passed
Thursday in Augusta.
Miss Pearl Hapworth arrived
home Friday night from the Maine
School Of Commerce in Auburn, to
pass the weekend at the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Hapworth. on Riverview street.
Mrs. Alice Spear Rand was in
North Arson Friday.
A number from this town attend
ed the play given by the American
Legion in Union hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Stanley are
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter .Handley, on
ATnOlu lane.
Charles Tucker left Saturday
morning for Amesbury, Mass, where
he will pass few weeks at the home
of his father. J. c. Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lakemap
passed the week end with relatives
in Troy.
Raymond Billings has accepted a
position with the Foundation COM
pany.
Miss Corrinne st. Peter entertain
ed a party of friends at her home on
Highland park Saturday afternoon. in
honor of her birthday. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Steve Walker went to Guilford
Saturday to pass Sunday with his
brother James Walker.
Miss Erma Goddard went to Dead
River Saturday to pass the week end
at the home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Goddard.
Miss Violet King and Raymond
Billings were in West Pennington,
Saturday, where Mr.. Billings went to
accompany home his uncle William
Nichols.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker of
North Arson were visiting relatives
in town, Sunday.
Miss Pearl Hapworth returned to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Miller
Tney were accompanied home a., Mr.
| and Mrs. j. w. White who hav, hoe
visiting at the Miller home during ~
last week. VIC
Clarence Groves visited his father.
| Frank Groves. last week. He ia 10,
Gated in Connecticut at the present
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert MARVEL are
| at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chos
Grant. The Grant home is to he
closed for the winter as Mr., and Mrs,
Grant will go t.. Portland to pass the
winter months with their daughter.
! Mrs. Maxwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor attended the
horse races at Lewiston last Friday.
Mrs. Ella Nickerson of North Jay
was a recent guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Nickerson.
Mrs. Neva Jones has returned from
Portland where she went to attend
the Musical Festival.
Perley Thompson visited his people
in Scion Sunday.
Mrs. Florence Magner is in very
poor health and Is being cared for
at the nome of her daughter, Mrs.
Lloyd Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Carr and
son. Robert. were in waterville Sat-
| urday.
A new stereoptican lecture will be
given at the Baptist Church next
Sunday evening showing the Baptist
World Alliance at Stockholm. The
subject of the morning sermon will
be THE Unfailing God"
Mrs. Charles Wells of Madison
was the recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Pike.
Mrs. Vivian E. Goss has returned
from Boston.
J. T. Bigelow has purchased an
automobile and enjoyed trip to Au-
gusta last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers have
taken rooms for the winter with Mrs.
Jessie Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Staples have
been visiting their son, Russell
Staples and family in Oldtown
Mrs. Fannie Wells and daughter,
Mrs. Lucy Foster of Kennebunkport
have been visiting relatives in town
and also passing a few days at the
Wells cottage at North pond.
Mrs. Amy Shepherd has been on
| the sick list.
Rev. +. G. Davis delivered lecture
| before the ladies of the Village Inn
provement Society at their regular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

Auburn. Monday. after passing the
weekend at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hapworth.
Arthur Sawyer passed the week.
end at his home on Wilson street re-
turning to the Maine School Of Com
merce in Auburn, Sunday.
Wilbur and Homer Nichols passed
Sunday at the home of William
Ramsey.
Owing to so much dry weather the
water commissioners have asked the
water takers to use the water eco
nomically.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nose Krox passed
the extend in Bangor visiting rel
atives and friends.
A number from this town attended
the football game Saturday between
Winslow and Madison. The score
was II to in favor of the visiting
team.
Miss Tillie Hight. who was operat-
ed upon for a tumor the last of the
week. is as comfortable as can be
expected.
Mrs. Mildred Kelley went to STRAIT
ton, Sunday, where she will pass a
week visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

Miss Mildred Russell and Mis-
Alice r. Devine drove TO Winthr6p
Friday.
Mrs. Arthur Kenrick. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kenrick and children,
Charles Jr., and Jean, drove frdm
their home In Brookline, Mass, pn
Friday. and passed the week-end 1t
the. home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry N.
Gibbs.
Mrs. Arthur Gardner and daugh-
ter. Faith, OF Winthrop. Mass, gre
guests of Mrs. Gardeners sister, Mrs.
Frank Dow. y
Occasional letters and cards have
been received from Mr.. and Mrs. II.
o. Newton. who are on an auto Tip
across the continent. When last
heard from they were In Denver and
about to start for Santa Fe. New
Mexico. They we're greatly enjey-
ing their trip and faring finely after
passing safely through q severe
storm which held them UP for fSur
days In Nebraska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

visited at Mrs. J. A. Sylvester's Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Geneva Wentworth was un-
able to teach last week on account
of illness. -
A baby arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Whitney. Oct. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Lamb were
callers Sunday on Mrs. Lambs pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Rackliffe.
Miss Myrtle Kinney from the
Children's Home. Augusta, was in
town last week. in the interest of
that institution.
DIR. and Mrs. A. c. Ross motored
to Phillips last week. The doctors
parents returned with them for a
weekend visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Stratton, Mr..
and Mrs. John Meader, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Holt Of Clinton will
leave for Eustis. Tuesday, for a
short stay.
Mrs. Leroy Libby and Mrs. A. C.
Ross are delegates to the Rebekah
| convention this week at Portland.
Charles Coffin is the delegate to the
J. o. o. +.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karlton Kidder will
go to Portland this week for a few
OciS oIiu Will tnS j.. ~. ~. Il.
convention.
Fred Coffin of Wiscasset was in
town Sunday.
Homer Gould, Ruth Gould and
Louise Stratton passed Sunday at
their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hussey and
Verna Gould Of Good Will were In
town Saturday.
Mrs. Cordelia Abbott and Mrs.
Everett Besse will go to Portland
this week for the I. o. o. r. conven-
ton
Amos Lee and family from Pitts
field were callers at E. l.. Wings
Sunday.
Mrs. Everett Crommett is con-
fined to her bed with a sprained
| ankle. Her daughter Mrs. Fred
Coffin, Of Wiscasset. is with her.
George Kidder of Waterville
called on friends Sunday.
Milton Kidde- and Mary Bryant
of Fairfield called on their sister.
Mrs. E. L. Crommett, Sunday.
There will be a chicken pie sup
per served in the I. o. o. F. hall,
Thursday evening. Oct. %. A short
free entertainment follows the sup
per. The proceeds will go to the
church repair fund. Should there