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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
STOP LOOK LISTEN
DANGER JUST AHEAD
HASTINGS DECLARES PRESENT
SOUTHERN FARM TREND
DANGEROUS.

Atlanta, Ga.-(Special.)-"Unless
The present farm trend toward in
creased cotton acreage in 1924 is
checked within the next two or three
months, disaster will stare our farm
ers in the face next fall" declares H.
G. Hastings, leading agricultural au-
thority and Chairman Of the Farm
and Marketing Bureau Of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce.
"On every hand comes reports that
the farmers of the South are planning
and preparing for large increase in
cotton acreage over the already ex-
cessive cotton acreage of 1923, and,
with the labor shortage, this inevita-
bly, means a decrease in food and
grain acreage.
when will our cotton growing
folks learn the lesson that big cotton
acreage in favorable or even near
favorable season means more cot
| ton than the world can take care of
promptly and price smash resulting
that brings either farm bankruptcy or
! %AAoASAoi VI lpPlIuG " OuT pSOpl0!
There was enough cotton acreage
in 1928 with even fair growing seasons
to have made sixteen to eighteen mil
lion bales and price Of 10 cents, or
thereabouts. The only thing that
saved us from our own folly in 1923
was Providence stepping in. with heat
and drought west of the Mississippi
River and excessive rain and boil wee.
vii in the Southeast, the two com.
bined cutting the crop to ten million
bales.
"Stop-Look-Lis is a common
form Of sign at dangerous railroad
crossings. The present cotton situa-
ton and present abnormal high price
ought to be Stop-Look-List
| sign to every farmer in the South who
cotton acres and cutting down food
and grain acres in 1924.
"It's 100 to 1 bet that they will
lose whichever way things go. If bad
seasons and boil weevil don't get
them, price lower than paying one
| will. If there was ever time in the
| history of the South when the cotton
farmer in the South ought to play safe
it is in this year Of 1924.
"The South and the individual farm
er in the South will never accumulate
farm wealth until he quits gambling
in cotton, gambling through big acre
age paintings at Mgh price periods
| and produces, as a steady year in and
year out policy, all the food and grain
needed for homo needs on home
acres" ..~~.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
SCHOOL NEWS

with Ocilla. The score was 64-10. Ocil
la plays fair and square but Fitz-Hi
not only plays fair and square but
rings goals also.
1t is rumored that Fitz-Hi will play
for the South Georgia championship.
! Fitz- Hi would put her girls team up
against any team in the South Go to
it Fitz Hi! Here's luck! We are back
ing you.
The boys team played Abbeville in
that city last Friday night The score
was 20-10 The victory was Able
vile's but Fitz Hi is proud OF her
boys spotless record and is glad to
claim them for her own, Our BOYS
play fair and after all at is not that
you won but how did you fight"
Come out and help cheer our boys
on to victory next Friday night in
game with Tifton at the Warehouse
The game will be called promptly at
eight O'Clock.
The girls will play Triton in that
city at the same time.
1t was impossible to give a recep-
ton for the Ocilla girls last Friday
night on account of the lovely banquet
given our team by the Kiwanis Club
at the Library Immediately after the
game.
A delightful banquet was served tc
the team, few guests and the mem
bers of the Club.
The speech by visitor Of Cordele
was greatly enjoyed. The team enjoy
ed most delightful evening and wish
to express their thanks to that club
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
(lIO9A 1o0Ol not 261iZ
( RY yENlT HADI

Given his choice he decided on a
future of music and before the
tenth session of the school had
passed he was turned loose" from
the school as finished and ac-
complished musician.
While still a boy, White gave
piano recitals in Birmingham that
caused sensation. But he was
not satisfied to stop here. With
his earnings he becameAa partner
and General Manager Of the White
and Wallace Garage at Inglenook.
Despite his blindness he mastered
every detail of the automobile and
so we'll informed was he from a
mechanical standpoint that he be-
came an authority.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
RESPONSE OF APPRECIATION
TO BEN HILL GRAND Jury
OF January Term by Colored Business
League of Fitzgerald, Ga.
advertisement
Honorable Sirs:

Honorable Sirs:
1t was with the keenest interest we
read in the columns of our town pa
per your article under caption: Grand
Jury Presentments" and it was with a
heart full of joy and high appreciation
| that we accept them. We are indeed
glad to- know that the colored race has
been given such deep consideration by
our white friends. In recommending
better schools, is medium by which
You recommend higher and more
conscientious negro. 1t means that
thru you who intercede the entire
colored habtation, will develop into
more congenia1 citizenship.
We heartily agree as we'll as ap-
prove of your statement in regard to
the colored race being an indispensable
asset. We beg to ask of this Honorable
Body of men to continue to advocate
this cause thereby keeping the colored
people here in the South where they
now live, and hope to continue living,
the land on which we lay our claim
as home, and that we love so dearly
In denouncing subjects for the i'll
treatment of the colored group. We
must say that none but men of moral
courage, high standing, representing
the highest specimen of American civ
ilization would focus their views in
this direction. We willingly acknow1-
edge that we on an average do not
come up to the requirements of civ
ilization, and that we do not observe
the moral laws very closely, but if
you continue to advocate the educa-
tional cause, and give us as citizens
protection under the law, we will de-
velop by leaps and bounds, and the
spirit of friendship will flow as a giant
stream between the races and the re-
luctant clatter of the negroes foot
steps will cease to echo their sad, but
determined au revoir. Honorable gen
tlemen, we thank you. May God in His
infinite power smile on you, and in
your effort you will some day look on
this down trodden race of ours, with
pride, and with highest satisfaction.
G. w. Bowen, Pres.
Rev. WA. Tucker, Vice-Pres.
B. M. McCants, Sect'y.
A. c. Randolph, Treas.
Publicity Committee: Rev. A. C.
Shaw, E. ]. Shepherd, H. Buchanon,
DR.. c. B. Dowdell, DR.. il. White
c. M. Evans, J. E. Varnedoe. Walter
f. Seward, Prof D. S. Collins, C. E.
! Davis.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

And then White broadaned out.
In 1914 he bought out and there
after managed a baseball team
which netted him a small fortune.
While engaged in these pursuits he
organized an orchestra of eighty
pieces, became its leader, business
manager and owner and as side
line he learned shorthand and type
writing, becoming expert in both.
Today, White is included in the
"more than rich" class. He is in
terested in dozen enterprises all
of which are paying propositions.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

What do you think of this plucky
man? He is w. G. White, and he
lives in the little town of Ingle-
nook, near Birmingham, Alabama.
When a child three years old he
fell against a sharp corner of a
table and tore out one of his eyes.
A year later he was totally blind.
His parents were extremely poor
He was sent away to the School
for the Blind at Talladega, Ala
bama, only after country doctors
had said he would not only be q
cripple for the rest of his life but
would probably die or go insane
But even as small, understood
weak boy, he decided that life was
sweet, so he determined to win
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Rev Nay led us in prayer and read
the scripture Monday
90
Mr. Bennett reminded us that a new
school month had begun. He said he
had noted some Improvements and
urged us to keep up and improve our
narke.
Mary students have felt an awa<-
euing interest in the contests since the
beautiful loving cup has been placed
on display at Russelrs. Mr.. Bennett
urged all the students to be sure to
see it.
vii Ed Smith, graduate of FtzHi
with first honors last Year and who
is now exempt from the niid-year
exams has met the closes OF Miss
Singleton this week, who is absent
this week on account of measles.
All the students OF Fitz-Hi were
very glad to welcome Miss Fuller
back to Fitz-Hi Tuesday. She was
absent Monday on account OF slight
operation.
Several medals are being offered to
the pupils just at present but none is
eagerly looked forward to than the
u. D. c. medal The subject is "Stone
Mountain and Its Message to the
South. The prize is five dollar
gold piece.
Fitz-Hi is exceedingly proud OF her
basket ball team. The girls flew their
colors high Friday night in a game
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
NOTHING LIKE 1T ON EARTH

The new treatment for torn flesh, cuts,
wounds, sores or decorations that is doing
such wonderful work in flesh healing is
the Borozone liquid and powder combina-
ton treatment. The liquid Borozone is
a powerful antiseptic that purifes the
wound of all poisons and infectious germs,
while the Borozone powder is the grt at
healer. There is nothing like it on earth
for speed, safety end efficiency. Price
(hquid) SOC, 6Oc and $1.20. Powder SOC
and 60c. Sold by
T. ]. Halle & Co. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
INCOME TAX QUESTIONS
FOR CONSIDERATION

In the making OF an income tax re-
turn for the year 1923, taxpayers of
every class, business and professional,
salaried persons, wage earners and
farmers should present to themselves
for consideration the following ques-
tons.
Did you receive any interest on
bank deposits?
Have you any property from which
you receive rent?
Did you receive any income in the
form of dividends or interest from
stocks or bonds?
Did you receive any bonuses during
the year?
Did you make any profit on the sale
of bonds, stocks, etc?
DID you act as broker in any trans
action for which you received com
mission?
Are you interested in any partner
ship or other firm from which you
receive income?
Have you any income from royal
ties or patents?
Have you any minor children who
are working?
Have you control of the earnings
of such children? If You do, it mus
be included in your return, or report
ed in a separate return of income.
Has your wife any income from any
source whatever? If so, it must be in.
cluded in your return, or reported il
a separate return of income.
Did you receive any directors fees
or trustees fees in the course of the
year?
Did you hold any office in benefit
society from which You received in.
come?
Answers to these questions are nee
essary in the filing of correct in
come tax return.
If single Cor married and not living
with husband or wife) and the net in
come was 81 900 or more or the gross
income $4,000 or more, or if married
and living with wife and the couples
net income was $4,000 or more, or the
gross income was $4,000 or more, a
return is required The fact that the
income may not be taxed by reason
of the personal exemption-$1 900 for
single persons, $500 for married per-
sons whose net income was $4,000 or
less and $4,000 for married persons
whose net income was in excess of
$4,000, plus the $400 credit for each
dependent-does not alter this re
quirement.
The filing period ends at midnight
of March IS, 1924. Forms for filing
returns may be obtained at the office
of Collector of Internal Revenue, At
lanta, Ga, and the following branch
offices: Macon and Savannah. Per-
sons whose net income was $4,000 or
less and was derived chiefly from sal
ary or wages should ask for Form
1040A Those whose net income was
in excess of $4,000, or, regardless Of
the amount, was derived from busi-
ness. profession or farming should ask
for Form 1040
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Don't tell me the old homes
totterin' or dyin' a lingerin'
death, for my heart has spells
Of flutterin' and sometimes Pm
short in my breath. Don't
give me no message to shock
me,-don't tell me no serious
news-for I cherish the cradle
that rocked me, and, I'm slow
about changin' my views.
Come-tell me the world is
progressin' toward all that is
humanity true. Don't set
me to doubtin' or guessin' what
the devil might tempt me to do.
Let me cling to my fond
est obsession, wherever on
earth l may roam,-don't shat
ter our richest possession-God
save the American Homel
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
B. S. c. PARTY

The B. S. c. Club had an enjoyable
party at the home of Harvey Jay on
Wednesday night, complimentary to
two new members Will Ed Smith
and Jimmie HERS. The favored Prom
was the chief entertainment, Misses
Dorothy Jay and Francis Denmark
presiding at the punch bowl. At late
hour ice cream and cake were served.
About ten couples enjoyed the pleas
ant occasion. made possible by the
exemptions of Tech examinations for
several of the boys who by this cause
were enioying vacation at home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
1T DRIVES OUT WORMS

The surest sign of worms in children is
paleness, lack of interest in play, fretful-
ness, variable appetite, picking at the.
nose and sudden starting in sleep. When
these symptoms appear it is time to give
Whites Cream Vermifuge. A few doses
drives out the worms and puts the little
one on the road to health again. Whites
Cream Vermifuge has record of fifty
years of successful use. Price35c. Sold by
T. ]. Halle & Co. adv
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Warden A. R. Tyler of Berrien Co.,
passed thru the city Wednesday en-
route to the State Farm with a pris-
oner. Warden Tyler was accompan-
led by ]. B. Griner of Nashville, can
dldate for sheriff and B. M. Mcmillan
county tax collector.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Col: Jesse Mercer of Atlanta is
spending few days in this territory
in the interest of the American Cot
ton Association, who are financing an
extensive anti-boll weevil campaign.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Raymond Ellars is visiting for
few days the old college haunts at
Athens, Atlanta and other points in
North Georgia.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mrs. ]. H. Benton, Misses Bess Pat
terson and Ossie McIntire and Mr.
w. c. Jones are planning to spend
Saturday in Cordele.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

DR.. Frank Ward has been in Jack
sonville this week accompanying his
mother Mrs, w. P. Ward of Douglas
TO the hospital there.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Capt. William Henderson of Ocilla
was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Fitzgerald Leader WhNT-ADS
Quick Results. Phone 328.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. J. F. Chester has been spending
a few days at his home here this
week, returning to Macon today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
WHEN.

the letters dim and blur don't 'cuss'
the typewriter. Come around to the
Leader Office and get new ribbon.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Harold Kasewitz was home Wis
ltor Monday and Tuesday coming ov-
er from Macon by automobile.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Messrs w. Raine and M. M. Ste
phens are jurors, from this county in
the Federal Court Albany next week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Col. Sam KaSsewitz will leave for
Columbus to transact some legal bus
iueSs.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Lloyd Meeks left this week for
Cleveland and other points in Ohio
He expects to be gone about two
weeks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Miss Elizabeth McCarty has begun
her music work at Louisville, Ky.,
this week, joining Miss Grace Benton
at the Conservatory of Music there
and is very happy over the outlook
as she finds it
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31
PERSONALS

OOtWt1GO
Mr.. Raymond Ellars is visiting for
few days the old college haunts at
Athens, Atlanta and other points in
North Georgia.
Mrs. J. H. Benton, Misses Bess Pat
terson and Ossie McIntire and Mr..
w. c. Jones are planning to spend
Saturday in Corde1e.
Miss Elizabeth McCarty has begun
her music work at Louisville, XIV,
this week, joining Miss Grace Benton
at the Conservatory of Music there
and is very happy over the outlook
as she finds it
Miss Lucille Nash of Macon passed
thru the city Saturday going to Ocil1a
to attend the marriage of her cousin
Los Meeks, Saturday at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs J. E. Royal are max
ing arrangements to leave for Raleigh,
N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Keim spent Sunday
in Douglas with their daughter Mrs.
g. c. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo King of Allan
ia spent Tuesday might with their
parents Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Jones en-
route to their winter home in Miami,
where they will spend the next two
months.
Mr.. Eugene Skinner left Sunday for
| Washington, D. c. and then on to his
home in Fulton, NY. after two weeks
spent here with his widowed mother
Mrs. w. r. Skinner.
Mrs. w. C. Woodland and little
son, Robert, left today for Kinston,
N. c., after a visit in the home of
her mother Mrs. w. r. Skinner.
Mrs. Modena Rogers returned on
Monday from week end visit in
Waycross.
Mrs. Owen Schoolcraft returned to
her home in Detroit, Mich, last Fri
day night after a pleasant visit in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Owen.
Mr.. Henry Evans returned to Raj
eigh, N. c. to his work today after
a short visit to his home
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Warren have
moved from Palm street to the 800
block on south Main.
Miss Margaret Pope Thurmond
will leave for Unadilla to assist her
sister Miss Dorothy in an entertain
meLt there in which the Mandolin
Glib has part.
Miss Marga, ct Pope Thurmond has
a small Gloss in vrolin now, certainly
crcd'tahle enterprise for a young
high schooi girl making high grades
and Playing in two orchestras.
Miss Fannie Fletcher returned Mon
day from an extended visit in Birm-
ingham and was accompanied home
by her niece and nephew, Frances and
Marvin Brightwell who enjoyed week
end visit in Birmingham also.
Mrs. ], P. Mannig left Monday for
Jacksonville where She is visiting her
sister Mrs. Noah McGinnis.
Mrs. Lulu Hendricks visited last
week with Mrs. D. T. Paulk and Mrs.
i'm Paulk and returned to her home
i'll Alapaha Saturday.
Mr.. Ed Russell came home from
Atlanta this week for few days Wis
it with his mother Mrs ]. C. Russell.
Miss Helen Williams of Brunswick
is the guest of relatives in the CITY
this week
Mr.. Carlysle Mcdonald is spending
few days in Florida on legal bust
ness.
Mrs. Ludlow L. Griner will enter
tain her Club members and their hus-
bands with an oyster roast at the Golf
Club Friday evening at 8.
z. B. Dunn of Etowah. Tenn. ar
rived in the city to be the guest of his
brother, Mr.. E. T. Dunn and family:
Mr.. H. F. Newton left today for
visit to Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Mr.. Lloyd Meeks left this week for
Cleveland and other points in Ohio.
He expects to be gone about two
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Miss Lucille Nash of Macon passed
thru the city Saturday going to Ocilla
to attend the marriage of her cousin
Los Meeks, Saturday at noon.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E Royal are max
ing engagements to leave for Raleigh
N. C.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. H. F. Newton left today for a
visit to Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

T. b. Dunn of Etowah, Tenn, ar
rived in the city to be the guest of his
brother, Mr.. E. T. Dunn and family.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Keim spent Sunday
in Douglas with their daughter Mrs.
G. c. Smith.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. King of Allan
ia spent Tuesday might with their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones en-
route to their winter home in Miami,
where they will spend the next two
months.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mrs. Ludlow L. Griner will enter
tain her Club members and their hus-
bands with an oyster roast at the Golf
Club Friday evening at s.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Fitz-Hi is exceedingly proud OF her
basket ball team The girls flew their
colors high Friday night in game
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Miss Helen Williams of Brunswick
is the guest of relatives in the city
this week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Ed Russell came home from
Atlanta this week for few days vis-
1t with his mother Mrs. J. C. Russell.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Carlysle Mcdonald is spending
few days in Florida on legal bust
ness.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-01-31

Mr.. Eugene Skinner left Sunday for
Washington, D. c. and then OH to his
home in Fulton, NY after two weeks
spent here with his widowed mother
Mrs. w. r. Skinner.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-01
NO DRASTIC CUTS
 IN HDW. BUSINESS
Elimination Of Pittsburgh Plus
 System and Its Effect

New York. Oct. 1,--ln its weekly hardware market summary Hard ware Age will say tomorrow:
 There is 8 feeling in the hard ware trade that no drastic reduc- tions will follow the elimination os the Pittsburgh Plus plan, When 1t became officially known that this practice was to be discontinued, there was much speculation as to the reaction on prices. At press time it is generally agreed that ad- iustments will be made, shortly, but these adjustments are eXptected 10 show upward tendencies.
 Reports from various hardware market centers indicate improved sales in shelf hardware and some improvement in seasonal lines. In the rural districts it Is said crop con- ditions are good, volume and price being such that farmers are paying off obligations incurred during the spring and summer season.
 Collections show less tension. Lin seed oil, cotton cash cord and in some markets builders hardware items were subjected to slight reduc- tlons. Rope and twine are expected to advance. Jobbers generally have made no advance on bolts and nuts, but if is thought that higher prices may be quoted after Oct. l. The only decreases attributed to the Pittsburgh Plus discontinuance come from Chicago, where nails and wire were reduced 40 cents immediately following the public announcement.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-01
POLICE CHIEF IS
 AMONG ACCUSED
Salisbury, Mass, Official Faces Conspiracy Charge

Boston, Oct. 1.-Harold F. Cong don, seectman and chief of police of Salisbury Harry F. Burnham, formerly member of the Coast Guard crew at Plum Island, ana Dennis J, Kelliher of Salisbury were arranged before Judge Morton In federal district court today on in- dtctments charging conspiracy and corruption in connection with alleg- ed rum-running operations at Sails bury Beach, All pleaded not guilty and were held in 5000 bonds each fer hearing.
 Congdon, Burnham and Kelliher were named with nine others in in dictments reported by the federal grand jury yesterday after an inves- tigation Of charges that the Sails bury selcctmen, Newburyport city councillor and Burnham conspired
 to encourage and protect rum-run- ners.
 Congdon and Burnham were nam
 cd in three indictments and Keliher in two. Conspiracy to import, poss- ess and transport liquor is charged against all three. CongdOn and Burn- ham were named in an indictment
 charging conspiracy to give and ac- Cept bribes.