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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
THE SURE SIGN OF A DEAD ONE


wicked To dig I'm graves and disturb the dead 1T
: almost as wicked to go into the place of bust
ness OF firm that does not advertise IN the nome
town paper-for that also is equivalent to disturb
ance of the dead Why wish to disturb the dead
There are plenty of live people in this old world
without trying to resurrect those who have gone
to rest, both spiritually and physically.
A on-advertsing man is dead one.
Some folks may tell you that this statement IS
prompted by selfishness on the part OF publishers
of newspapers. That is not true.
You point out firm of any knd-litte or big
that goes on a non advertising poicy-and we Will
show YOU one that is dead in the shell every time.
Its policies being wrong in this respect IS pretty
conclusive evidence that it is wrong III all others
and that is an evidence that in time it will go down
in failure Not alone because of failure to adver-
tse but because of false standards and unsuccess-
tul policies.
When business firm is right in great fun
damcntal it is generally correct in all of its poll
ces-and that is what wins success. When 1t is
wrong in one, it is usually found to be equally
far off in all others.
We have yet to see this rule fail.
There have been some apparent success by dis
regard of this rule but the rare exceptions only
prove the rule Sometimes unusual conditions pre-
vail which sweep them along to success IN spite
Of their policies. If you fall into a swift current
YOU are sure to be carried down stream whether
you can swim or not. But it takes swimmer to go
up stream in either still water or swift current
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
ON TO PEACH FESTIVAL AT FIT. VALLEY

Fort Valley, the capital OF Peach county is max
ing extensive preparations to entertain thousands
Of visitors to the annual Peach Festival to be stag
cd for March 10Th and 10Th The most elaborate
plans are being perfected to make this years event
the finest ever staged and those who have been to
these annual events are wondering what more this
progressive little city do to make the affair
any grander than previous occasions or course
this is the first year that Fl. Valley has had John
ME Jones, the popular editor of the
to help Them and that does make a difference
Jones has invited the entire Georgia Press Asso-
citation to be his guests Friday and we can see
right that his 1925 income taxes will be Sc
verely cut down
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
KEEP THE STAGE FILTH ON BROADWAY

New York now has a play jury to decide wheth-
er stage offerings filthy and Objectionable. Al
ready three managers-one no less person than
the great Beasco-have tactily admitted that their
productions are indescent, and they have agreed
to make them fit for the public. The fact that 1T
is true to life is no excuse for forcing upon pub
lie attention the degrading phases of our so-caed
civilization We not deeply concerned about
the character of entertainment preferred in the
city of New York. We could wish, however that
a clean minded jury might put the ban these
filthy entertainments coming into the country.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
X X X
TAKE AND GIVE

1t may or may not be cause and
effect but it is noted as coincidence
that each time the people suffer raise
in the price of oil, Rockefeller makes
large gift somewhere. Since gasoline
took its recent gradual rise, John Rock
efeller. IT., has given half million dol
lars each to the two negro institutions
Hampton and Tuskegee. It is certain
that an increased profit of even one
cent gallon would make such a gift
easy to the donor. and it is also true
that benefit of that extent to each
consumer would not be recognized as
philanthrophy, would pass unnoticed
1t is human nature to give where the
gift is appreciated, also the line. be-
tween justice and generosity is so
family drawn as to be frequently ov-
erlooked
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
WORLD RADIO CONFERENCE

ment has begun preparations for calling world
radio conference to be held at Washington, d. C..
This would be sequel to the London conference
of 1912 At this conference, the strides in radio and
communication since the 1912 convention will be
taken up along lines demanded by more modern
conditions
When the London meeting was held, only Wire
less communication between ship and shore sta
tons was considered, but at the forthcoming gath
ering the radio telephone broadcasting methods
and similar improvements will be studied with the
idea of adjusting them to international require
ments.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
IT'S NOT SUCH A HARD JOB IF YOU DON'T

WORRY-As Secretary Slemp was walking the
plank the other day he made few farewell re-
marks to the newspaper boys which may serve to
d1ssipate myth about the amount of work which
presidents of this land of liberty have to under
take
Slemp made it plain that President Coolidge, to
Tut 1t mildly, is not overworked. That is reassur-
ing. The country became mildly excited for nine
days over the stories that President Harding had
practically been killed by the burdens of his Of
flee.
No one wants to see Coolidge break down. And,
according to Slemp, there isn't any danger Of it.
No appointments made for the president aft
er o'clock in the afternoon, unless he especially
requests it. He takes a nap every day after lun-
cheon, and he is tucked away in bed every night
at ten o'clock. A man would have to add lot of
worry to his work if he suffered from overwork
on that schedule. And, besides, there's another
item which Slemp wasn't free to mention at the
time OF his departure.
In addition to his long nights sleep and his
daily nap, Coolidge gets his regular exercise thru
brisk canter on his iron horse. He has put on
eight pounds since he went to live in the White
House. His work isn't wearing him down.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
SECOND HIGHEST TOWER
RECEIVES $37,5o FOR
A PERSONAL INJURY

ATLANTA, March 12-The Geor-
gia Court of Appeals has affirmed the
Judgment Of the Superior Court OF
DeKa1b County, Georgia in the case
of B. F. Simms against the Georgia
Railway and Power Company in which
a verdict of $37,500 was awarded to
young Sims for a personal injury. The
verdict is the largest that has ever
been affirmed by an Appellate court
in Georgia for a personal injury.
Young Simms who was represented
by the Atlanta law firm of Aston, AL
ston Foster and Maise is from Ope-
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
LOSES HALF HIS
REWARD

1t is remembered that the winner
OF the Edward Box World Peace
award received only $4,000. one half
OF the promised prize at the accept
ance OF the plan by the special jury
OF awards. The other $4,000 under
the terms would be bestowed if the u.
S. Senate adopted the winning plan
before March 5, 1925. The peace plan
was not even introduced during the
session OF Congress just closed, the
author OF it Dr. Charles Herbert Lev
ermore being in Europe during this
time. His plan was so much like the
League of Nations as to be almost
certain OF defeat in any Congress up
to this time.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
IS HISTORY REPEATING Inscriptions

ands of Georgans emigratcd to eXaS ana MISSES
sppi about thirty and forty years ago. LOOKING 10
better their conditions seeking new pastures ana
overlooking the fertile lands OF South Georgia.
whieK xfafhat time were still virgin soil. Caron-
ians StaR down and made fortunes out OF the TIM
Der and turpentine industry and proved the value
of this section as a farming country, dsproving the
accepted theory OF that day that humans could not
1--we in this climate The wcstbound Gcorgans
only in small part, succeeded, many returning to
their native soil alter years of hardship and depri-
walton,
Again Gcorgans from every point OF the com
PASS are hiking to the land OF promise Florida
passing hundreds Of attractive opportunities IN
their own state that awaiting intelligent devel-
opmcnt and seeking their fortune in the far south
e1n cline.
Here in South Georgia, on the border Of the Fl
Dorado lies the land that will need to feed the in
crcasing population of Florida with products OF
the farms for which they will pay good prices, be
ing the nearest markets and having thus the advan
tage of a better freight rate. Seasons during which
nothing can be grown in Florida fit in well with
the growing seasons Of South Georgia and Gcor
eians who will prepare themselves to take advan
tage of this certain market will reap harvest from
their own home farms.
Buy farm now anywhere in South Georgia.
preferably here in Ben Hill and along with cotton
tobacco and other field crops plan to plant the food
supplies that we know are in demand An acre of
turnp greens at the right time, is more valuable
than ten field of cotton, and fortunes can
be made on few of asparagus, cauiflower,
lettuce and tomatoes-all of which will find ready
markets in the tourist sections of Florida
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
LOVES OLD FASHIONED
MUSIC

In line with his other pronounced
tastes for old time things, indicated
by his purchase of old New England
homes. particularly the 'Wayside Inn"
Ford has lately bought a dulcimer.
favorite for old style dance music and
has engaged to play it former street
car conductor who will get $225 a
month as a member of Ford's private
orchestra. They will now render waltz
quadrille and minuet selections in ap-
propriate style.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
POSTAL PAY INCREASE-Postal emplove,

FOOIAL Fay INOKEASE-POStaI EMPLOYEES
throughout the country are, it can be safely as
sumed pleased, for the pay raise for which they
have long been contending is now assured, Presi-
dent Coolidge having signed the bill that means
an increase OF about an average Of $500 year for
them 1t is reasonable to expect that the postal
service, now that it has been relieved of the hand
leap OF being undergrad, OF which it had so long and
vigorously complained, will respond to the in
crease by an improved efficiency. That will be the
way tor the service to satisfy the public which has
to foot the bill
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
TESTING DRIVERS Mental and physical tests

TESTING DRIVERS Mental and physical tests
for certificates to drive automobiles are in their
annual agitation. Decidedly, they needed.
There are persons driving now who are half
blind, or deaf or crippled. These the easy cas-
cs, There those who will not keep sober And
that means, for automobile safety, dead sober and
not mere mot drunk. And there are those whose
mental, emotional physical reactions are too
slow or uncertain. Tests for all these disabilities
exist. And if it were a matter of engineers or mo-
tormen they would be applied. For a few hundred
thousands it is easy.
But with automobiles it means millions Where
are the competent experts or equipment to do it
on such scale? They simply do not exist The
automobile has swamped scientific faculties
quite certainly as it has damned our highways.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
r1rH&zHI7'Xfa17N
SPOTLsIGHTS
ON
PEOPLE =
CAN BE PRESIDENT
elders

The idea that any smart boy will
maybe become president some day, IS
verified in the case of Saul Singer of
Sebastopol who came in 1900 to work
in a sweat shop OF New York City and
is now assuming the duties of the
president OF the Bank of the I'm
tied States. On March "a he will re-
ccive a further honor when labor and
capital will unite to give him din
ner in recognition OF his services in
promoting better relations between the
: Garment Workers and their employers
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

lika, Ala. At the time of the accident
Simns was a theological student at
Emory University of Atlanta and he
is still attending that college.
The accident occurred at the end OF
the University car line. Simms' leg
was crushed off between two street
cars For weeks he was not expected
to live. Surgeons performed many op-
rations on him, there were several tran.
fusions of blood and long series OF
skin grating.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
"MILE-A- MINUTE DOCTOR

To further justify his reputation as
speedy helper to the sick, DR.. Her
man Ncubauer of Illinois whose prac-
tee covers large area, has purchas-
ed an air plane for faster mode of
travel where life often depends on sec
onds. He has been handicapped by
poor railroad facilities and bad roads
for an automobile and he means to
overcome these obstacles by flying.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

FAIL TO SEE THAT-But the nation which was
moved to such profound sympathy by the endeav-
ors to free single from his cave prison gives
but prefunctory attention, or even jeers, to the
efforts being made to free thousands of children
from industrial slavery by means of the child la
Dor amendment.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
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UP TO DATE ACADIAS
\ town OF 1900 people at Laroyee,
Wyoming is allowed 90 days in which
to vacate and give the Ohio on Co.,
possession OF their town site, because
Of prior federal lease. Fortunately
the town structures are OF the tllmsy
nature being a mush room settlement
during an oil rush, There are however
substantial business enterprises includ
ing three newspapers and several mo-
wing picture theatres besides the ne
cessary supply stores required by a
town OF this size. An appeal has been
taken to the L. ) Couc, 81 appeals.
In England the Manchester City
Council has made plans 10 build a
huge reservoir and an aQueduct 50
miles long in the adjacent district
which Will spread over 1000 acres aud
completely >uhwcrec the old and pic
tureSQue village OF Maydale Green. On
" the guam; village church 10 I've re-
built on higher sround will remain as
relic OF the past. Great enterprises
swallow individual and community
plans and ambitions The changes and
ira gedy III = few human fortunes are
but >,raw> IN the great current OF IN
duStrial progress
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

THE VICIOUS IDLER-If an idle man would
bask in the sun, and do nothing, it wouldn't be
SO bad. But the idle is nearly always mis-
chievous in one way another Where do all the
vicious stories come from? From those who have
nothing to do, but loter about the streets
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

"A pessimist" says John D. Rockefeller, SIS one
who sees disaster in every opportunity: Opt
mist is one who sees opportunity in every disaster.
Our Wall Street are invariably optmists
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
HASTINGS FREE
- FLOWER
~ SEEDS

Hastings is giving away Absolutely
Free, Seed Packets of Beautifu
Flowers to each 1925 customer. Hast
ings' beautiful, new 112-page, 1925
CataIog shows these flowers in full
natural colors The front cover pic
ures the great Stone Mountain Confed
crate Memorial
This Big Seed Book is the Standard
Planting Guide, with valuable culture
directions and accurate descriptions
OF all kinds Of seeds, plants and
bulbs. 1t has over ESQ pictures from
actual photographs and is bigger and
better than ever Brim-full of informa
ton, it's the most useful Seed Book
ever published.
You need it for ready reference al
most daily. Be sure to write for it
today; a postcard will do. It comes
to you entirely free by return mail.
H, G. HASTINGS CO., sEEDsMEN,
ATLANTA, GA.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

President Coolidge is said to be an infrequent
dancer but there are folks around the capital
who have been executing a quick step since he
took over the White House job.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
"TFLFPIX" For GEORGIA


The Atlanta Constitution is the first
paper in our state TO JON a select
group receiving the newly achieved
pic :ographic service N which photo
graphs 81 important news events can
be transmitted by telegraph TO accom-
pany the news stories OF the day, Each
paper vii cooperate TO secure for the
Pacific and Atlantic Photos service
the photographs in the section it
covers and these will be distributed Tor
the use OF all the auxiliary members.
This invention called "TelepiX'' has ex
cited much interest during the stages
OF its perfecting and it has now ar
rived at a quick and practical service
for newspapers. The TRANSMISSION is
made By telegraph and the mes
OF the entire photograph impression
takes hardly more time then for a
column OF news. 1t is on" c ~ Won
dcrs CT scientific invent T." the
only reason we are rot ~'0"a I'll zed
is because of the overwhelming num-
Der Of other almost magic develop
nevis Of dc Sc last few years.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Nora Bayes-G ressing -Norworth- Clarke Gordon
Fried!and has solved the problem of being happy
the ugh married. VIVA, experience won't do for
one.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

The Federal Trade Commission would ban pack
owning meat Next thing they will be
banned for owning legislators.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

President Coolidge says the inheritance tax is
tantamount to confiscation Every taxpayer knows
that as soon as he wakes up.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

am ready to rot in jail that art may live" said
outzon Borglum after escaping the sheriff, but he
got him good lawyer to keep him out.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
Where Coin Is No Good
M R~~e1

W HS'S SVsst 80 NO 0OO0
Money as circulating medium in
Labrador Is useless since there are no
stores. The traders accept fish in pay
ment and as for the natives, they pre-
fer to receive food or clothing for
their services.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12

Many persons think they could get along better
II there were but five commandments
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
Coughs and Chest
Colds Yield Quicklyto
Old Time Treatment

Physicians now say that the best
treatment for cough is not to merely
benumb the throat nerves as many
cough medicines do, but to help Nature
quickly throw off the cause-conges-
ton and mucous. When this is done
the severest cough is usually relieved
in a very short time.
This is exactly the action of that old
time tried and proved cough medicine.
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey. Doctors say
the pine tar is hard to beat for quickly loosen.
ing and removing the phlegm and congestion
which are the direct cause of the coughing,
while the honey not only gives a pleasant
taste, but helps soothe soreness and irritation.
But be sure you get the genuine DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey and not some substitute DR..
Bell is the original and has been known for
many years as the best. It is scientifically
compounded of just the right proportions -
dients which the best doctors have found to
aid in bringing quick relief. Contains no
opiates or other harmfuldrugs so can be given
even to young children-fne for spasmodic
Group. If you want the best-a medicine that
oftenrelieves stubborncough oyernight-get
DE-. Bells. Costs only 30c at all good druggists
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-12
EXCHANGE OF
COTRTESTFS

Representatives of the New DIRK
City press we're recent visitors in
Savannah, having a chartered vessel
and staying two or three days. Every
possible courtesy was shown them by
the Savannah editors and the heads
of civic and commercial interests IN
the city. On April rs, the Georg a
Press Association will make return
call to New York city and going on
the City of Chattanooga, chartered tor
the trip will spend three days in the
Metropolitan city being entertained IN
delightful ways by several organiza-
tons. The trip will be made at min
imum expense and have much benefit
and pleasure for the participants.
SECOND HIGHEST TOWER
Surmounting the new terminal sta
ton at Cleveland, O., will be the sec
ond highest tower in the world, fifty
stories high and 70S feet above the
concourse floor of the station. 1t Will
be "a feet lower than the Woolwortf
tower and viii be thanked by tive
wings.
, 1925-04-23
N HANNA,
N>JAFPENlNS

Preparations + in full swing for
the annual May dance, which is al
ways given by st. Margaret's Guild.
The date is May End and it is always
an event looked forward to by the
dancing element. 1t goes without
saying that many new spring like
frocks will be displayed. The opera
house will be decorated in spring
blossoms and Jack Cooks orchestra
Will furnish the music. Supper will
not be served by the Guild this year,
but refreshments may be had in the
club room.
The athletic club continues to pros
per, as Saturday nights boxing bout
plainly proved. A big crowd watch
ed the events with keen interest. The
main feature was the sparring match
between Scott of Laramie and Rider
of Hanna, in which the former came
out victorious, but not without a
nervy display of pluck and energy on
the part of the defeated contestant.
If | understood athletics as | do
frills and furbelows and pink teas
! could give you all an accurate ac-
of this affair; as it is | can
only say that eye witnesses tell me
1t was very entertaining and well
worth the charge for admission. The
boys are going to continue these con-
tests from time to time, and as prac-
tice makes perfect the contestants
will undoubtedly be able to meet
some real professionals in combat
ere long.
News of the death of Robert Jack
in Denver last Saturday, came as a
decided shock to friends and rela-
tives in Hanna. Mr.. Jack was taken
to Denver from his home in Rock
Springs, last week to be operated
upon for gall stones. When the OPP
Grafton was performed. a gastric
ulcer was found and his condition
was considered serious from the first,
though his death was not expected.
His brother-in-law, John Quealy, of
Elk Min. who accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack to Denver, returned home
Saturday and almost Immediately re-
ceived the wire announcing the end.
The body was taken to- Rock Springs
Sunday and the funeral occurred at
that place Tuesday morning, from
the Catholic church. A large num-
Der of relatives and friends from all
over the state attended. The deceased
leaves, besides the widow, two daugh-
ters, Beatrice and Kathleen, and one
son Robert. who have the sympathy
of many friends in this community.
Amongst the Shriners from here
who went to Rawlins for the celebra-