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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01
RALLY OF YOUNG PEOPLE

The rally of students and other
young people is expected to be one
of the greatest sessions of the con-
vention. Every college, university,
theological seminary and young
peoples society should be repre-
scented at this rally which will be
held in the Second Presbyterian
Church at Michigan and 10th
streets, Saturday evening, Novem-
Der 7. There will be several zd-
dresses and one of the thrilling mo-
ments will be the pledge of loyalty
to the fight against alcoholism led
in person by DIR. Howard Hyde
Russell, founder of the Anti-Saloon
League.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01
FOREIGN STUDENTS ACTIVE
Have Great Interest in Prohibition
and Will Compete in
Essays

An outstanding feature of the Cb;caqo
Convention of the Anti-Saloon LEAGUE of
America will be the young peoples ral1v.
a mass meeting of young men and women
eager to hear what their job is and to do
their part i'll behalf of the nation. It Is
recognized by all foreign leaders that one
OF the great things needed in America Is
the education of the younger generation
in their task of bringing about better
citizenship. In this connection II is in
teresting to note the youth of other coun-
tres beside America are alive and active
in temperance reform work and that more
than $50 students from foreign lands have
applied for entrance in the International
Essay Writing Contest being conducted
at the opening of the present college wear
by the intercollegiate Prohibition Asso-
citation, Student Department of the World
League Against Alcoholism
These students come from ffty-four
different countries the world around. and
while attending college in the United
States they are observing the social and
economic life and problems of this nation.
including American prohibition.
Many are writing their impressions on
American prohibition or its meaning in
the world at the present time or ON drink
conditions and efforts TO Danish drink in
their home lands The subject of the con-
test is The World Movement Against
Alcoholism. Each student writes on the
phase which is most interesting to him.
After obtaining college or advanced
degrees at universities in this country,
these students will return to their home
lands to take up high positions as teach
ers, government experts and business and
scientific leaders. The study of the liquor
problem while here and their observation
of the progress toward national prohibi-
ton being made" says Harry S. Warner,
International Educational Secretary of the
Association, ARE giving them position
based on frst-hand information on which
to be of service in counteracting drink and
liquor trade dangers in their own coun-
tries. They are intensely interested in the
American experiment; they write with an
intelligent and friendly discrimination that
cannot be exceeded by the best native
American students now in our colleges
and universities
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01
Speakers of Authority

In building the Convention program
the committee sought to secure speakers
who could give the most authoritative
and helpful information relative to various
phases of the prohibition question. Men
and women were invited who know the
facts and can tell them most interestingly.
Special efforts were made to secure off
Gals with actual experience with the va
rious problems bearing on actual enforce
ment of the law Among those who have
accepted the invitation to speak are Gen
eral Lincoln c. Andrews, under whose di-
rection as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury the enforcement work of the
federal government has been reorganizede
Government operations against rum
runners and smugglers will be described
by commander Billiard of the Z. s. Coast
Guasd. Another Convention speaker v'hO
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01

will have dramatic story to tell in con-.
nection with enforcement work is u. S.
District Attorney Edwin A. Olson of the
Northern District of Illinois, which in
cludes Chicago. Many notorious bootleg
joints considered immune from proseeu-
ton because of strong influences were
padlocked through the work of District
Attorney Olson. He also secured injunc-
tons closing over two score 1aw1ess brew
cries including the one owned by Drug
gan and Lake, two notorious violators of
the Eighteenth Amendment. Local en-
forcement work will be discussed by
States Attorney Colonel A. Y. Smith, of
Lake county, Illinois, who has made re-
markable fight against the booze traffic in
his county, just north of Chicago Clifford
Pinchot, of Pennsylvania will be one of
the governors to speak on prohibition
from the standpoint of the states chief
executive.
The Congress of the United States will
be we'll represented by both Senators and
Representatives. Senator William E.
Borah of Idaho has accepted an invita-
ton to address one of the big mass meet
ings at the Convention to which visitors
from the city and surrounding territory
will be invited Senator Borah is con-
sidered the best debater and most elo-
quent speaker in Congress- Other ma
tional lawmakers who have accepted in
vitations to speak up to the time that this
is written include Senator Morris Shop
pard of Texas, Senator Mckinley of Hi
nois, Congressman Cramton of Michigan,
Congressman Rathbone of Illinois, and
Congressman John c. Cooper of Ohio.
One of the most timely and interesting
addresses of the Convention will be deliv-
cred by Congressman Grant M. Hudson
of Michigan, who has recently made a
tour of investigation to study the IA beer
situation in Ontario.
Will Address Preachers
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Chi
cago Area will address the ministers
meeting on Monday morning in the Chi
cago Temple. Another speaker at this
great gathering of ministers will be DIR.
Joseph Vance of Detroit Both of these
speakers were among the twenty-five most
popular and influential preachers in Amer
lea according to a nationwide survey.
Each Convention session will be opened
with brief devotional exercises led by
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1925-10-01

The Chicago Convention will be great
one from start to finish
There will be addresses by officials rep
resenti-g various departments of the gov
eminent concerned with prohibition.
Senators and Congressman will speak of
enforcement legislation A representative
of the Coast Guard will tell of adventures
in the fight with rum-runners at sea. Men
high in the prohibition department will
give interesting and important details rel
alive to the actual work of prohibition en-
forcement. District attorneys, local pros
ecutors and other officials will tell of their
experiences.
In addition to the practical work of
padlocking noonshine joints and getting
bootleggers into jail, more general and
fundamental phases of the problem will
be covered by authoritative speakers.
University presidents, famous newspaper
editors, nationally known preachers and
famous orators from many other fields
will be on the program. On the opening
night Bishop Thomas Nicholson, militant
President of the Anti-Saloon League of
America, will deliver his formal address.
At the same session the General Superin-
tendent of the League, Dr. F. Scott Nc
Bride, will give his observations after
having visited every state in the Union
except one. Later on DIR. Wayne B.
Wheeler will discuss the situation at
Washington DIR. Ernest H. CHEERING
ton, General Secretary of the World
League Against Alcoholism, will speak on
the anti-alcohol movement in the coun-
tries of the world.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
YOUNG MEMS BIBLE
CLASS

The Young Mems Bible Class of the
Central Christian church has grown
to be class with large vision as well
large in numbers. The class is being
taught by the pastor of the church and
is pushing forward under the leader
ship of Storer Patterson, president anc
the able help of all other officers and
members. Milton Hopkins is Vice,
president, Frank Parsons, Secretary
treasurer; Ralph Adams, assistant sec
retary-treasurer; George Parsons. put
licity chairman; Roy Chaple, Socia
Chairman.
The class roll is as follows:
Henry Dorminy, Quinton Adams
E. B. Grigsby, Virgil Davis, Hok'
Brown, E. V. Thomson, Lee Alta
way, John Thigpen, George Luke, R
L. Graham, Lester Armantrout, E
Frank Downing, Clarence Gill, c. N
Cause, Harry tombstone, Hersche
Roberts, w. B. Baker, Paul Smith
Wilbur Smith, H. B. Deyo, Jr., w
H Crawford, w. C. Gravel, c. G
Grantham, Alex Simpson.
At recent business meeting plan
were made for a fish fry which will
likely be given next week. Member
of the class and their friends who hav'
been invited to join the class will b.
invited to attend. Other plans are per
fected also with the idea of making tn
class both interesting and helpful t.
all who may come under its influ
ence.
-Pub1icitv Committee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
SYCAMORE NEWS

The Thursday Club was delightful
~ entertained at its last meeting at
the home OF Mrs. Katie Brown. After
an hour of games a salad course was
served. Those present were Mesdames
G w. Warren, J. T. Moore, R. w.
Fountain, Y. ]. Stever, H. M. Bel
flower, c. T. Maddox, A. J. Biles,
Misses Mary Alyce and Mary Lee
Chapman and Elma Martin. Visitors
were Mrs. w. F. HUMPHREYS, Mrs.
Mildred Kelley and Mrs. Laurie Whid-
don from Toledo, o., Misses Evelyn
Warren and Mildred and Kathryne
Brown served.
Little Miss Mary Biles entertained
twenty of her friends on last Thurs
day afternoon in honor OF her eighth
birthday. After enjoying number Of
games ice cream and cake were served
around the table in the center of which
was the birthday cake with lighted
candles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Johnson have
gone to Bushnell, Fla, to make their
home for awhile.
Mrs. Y. J. Stever and Miss Katie
Brown were in Cordele Tuesday.
Mr.. G.. B. Burroughs spent the week
end in Macon with his brother who is
at Mercer University.
Mrs. c. T. Maddox, Mrs. A. ]. Biles
and Mrs. Mildred Kelley were in
Cordele Friday.
Mr.. Carl Andrews of Gainesville,
Fla, was the guest of Mr.. R. J. Wild
don first of the week.
Me- M ot1n uhn
have been spending the winter at Lake
Worth and other points in Florida,
came Sunday to spend several weeks
at the hotel before going to their home
in Toledo, O. :,
Mr.. C. D. Champion spent the week
end in Macon, looking after some bus
mess.
Mrs. ]. T. Butler and daughter Miss
Mary Lou spent Saturday in Cordele
the guest of Mrs. w. P. Fountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Williams spent
the week end in Perry with their dau-
ghter Mrs. E. T. Barfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Owen of Triton
spent several days with relatives here
last week. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Whiddon left
Tuesday for their home in Toledo, o.,
after spending several weeks with rel
atives here.
Messrs Homer Champion and Chas.
Spiller OF Doles were here Sunday.
Mrs. w. H. Mcmillan entertained
number of her friends at quilting
party on last Thursday which was en-
loved by everyone who were present.
The intermediate League of Ash
burn gave a splendid program at the
M. E. Church here Sunday night. 1t
was greatly enjoyed by all.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
TAx REcEIvER'S ROUND

will be at my office in the Court
House on the following days in March
1925: 81, II, IL, 14,20,21, 23, 24,25,27,2S,
80, 3lst.
At Wil1iamsons Mill Monday March
9th, 10 to II a. m.
Bowen's Mill Monday March 10th
9 to 10 a. m. =,
Eureka, Tuesday, March 18th; II
to IL a. m.
Ashton, Tuesday morning, March
18th, 9 to 10 a. m. -
Vaughn-Taylor, Monday, March l6,
II to 1880 a. m.
This will be my second round made
| for the purpose of receiving state and
county tax. returns for the year 1925.
E. D. PAULK, Tax Receiver.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19

LITERAL LEN
Boss: Boy call me a taxi.
Office boy: All rightfi sir you are
taxi.
EXTRAVAGANCE
This is a Pat and Mike Joke. They
went hunting one day. They were out
hunting one day. They were out after
SQUIRRELS Finally Pat spotted a little
gray squirrel high in the branches OF
a tall tree. He took careful aim and
blazed away. The squirrel dropped;
Mike looked first at the head squirrel
then to the topmost branch OF the tree.
pat" he said, "you wasted your
ammunition. The fall would have kill
ed him."
DUMB DAN IN ACTION
Friend: What's the matter Dan, you
look sorta all in today. Didn't you
sleep we'll last night? :,
Daniel: Gosh, no! Pete Perkins told
me that feathers made soft. pillows
but they don't. I put feather under
nv head lost night and I couldn't tell
the difference.
HE COULDN'T RESIST
Wife: Henry, are you sure every
thing is shut up for the night? .
Hubby: Climbing YEARLY into bed)
Yep-everything but you.
BIG BOY
Customer: Hey, barber, that razor
pulls like everything. 80,
Barber: Don't worry. Ill get the
whiskers if the handle don't break.
CLASSIC
Out of the yeast they came,
Three cries, men three cries,
Yep. Three crying jags.
Count 'em. Three.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
TFGAT. SALE

Under and by authority contained il
a deed to secure debt, executed by w
r. Hare to c. H. Sheriff., recorded
in Deed Book Is, page 229, of the rec
ords of Ben Hill County, Georgia, the
! undersigned transferees will sell fol
cash at public outcry before the court
house door in Ben Hill county, Geor'
gia. between the legal hours of sale, or
April IA, 1925, City lots Numbers Nine
and Ten, in Square Number Seven, il
Block Number Eight, in the City O.
Fitzgerald, said county. All the equity
of said w. R. Haire in said property
will be sold, said property will be solo
subject to loan deed from c. H. Sher'
ril1 to Chatham Real Estate & I'm
provement Company, which is recorded
in Deed Book, Is, page 227 Of the rec
ords of said county, upon which there
is unpaid probably $4,000: Sale will be
made for the purpose of collecting
$255.44, principal and interest on the
notes secured by said deed to secure
debt executed by said HARE, and the
costs of this proceeding.
This 18th day of March,. 1925.
S. A. NORRIS,
F. B. MOFFITT,
y Transferees, as Attorney-in
fact for w. R. HARE.
D. E. GRIFFIN,
| ATTORNEY at Law APP
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
WANTED
FOR SALE

BUDDED PECAN TREES FOR
SALE-Standard Varieties. w. B. La
mar, Park Front, Townsville, Ga.
Mch /, pd.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19

APPLICATION For DISCHARGE
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern District OF
Georgia, Albany Division.
In the matter of ]. F. Hargrove
Dixie Tire & Battery Co., bankrupt in
bankruptcy.
To the creditors of J. F. Hargrove,
Individually and trading as the Dixie
Tire & Battery Company of Fitzger-
aid, Ben Hill County, Georgia and dis
trict aforesaid, greetings.
You are hereby notified that Appli-
cation for Discharge in Bankruptcy
has been filed by the above-named
bankrupt, and that hearing upon the
same will be had before the U. S. Dis
trict Court, at Albany, Ca, on April
21st, 1925 at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon; that you show cause then and
there, if any you have, why the pray
ers of said bankrupt should not be
granted.
Witness my hand and dated at Al
bany, Ga, this 18th day of March, 1925.
GEO. F. WHITE, Deputy Clerk
1t. U. S. District Court.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
FIRST METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Corner Lee and Magnolia SITS.
Sunday school, Mr.. tSokoe, Supt. at
10 a. m.
Morning worship and sermon at
11.30 A. M.
Junior League at 3 p. m. Miss Clar-
ibel Drummer, Supt.
Epworth League Devotional meet
ing for young folks at 7.
At 800 o'clock the pastor will give
an illustrated lecture on Mission work
in China, pictures will illustrate and
the lecture will tell of the present con-
ditions. Subject Breaking China S
Walls" Free to all with free will off
ering for expenses.
Mid-week service Wednesday even
ing at 800. As.@
A cordial invitation to all.
JAMES H. ELDER, Pastor.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
RESIDENT HAS
AWFUL EXPERIENCE

81 was twice confined in hospitals,
in the last one nothing but cruel wa
ter was injected into me four times
a day, as my stomach would, not re-
tain any food. I suffered terribly; was
reduced to a skeleton. My folks saw
an ad of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
and it has surely saved my life. l weigh
1870 lbs. now" 1t is simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catarrhal
mucous from the intestinal tract and al
laws the inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and in
testinal ailments. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded. Denmark
and National Drug Cos, and by lead
inc druggists everywhere. adv.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
MAKES AUTOS GO 40 MILES
ON ONE GALLON OF GAS

SIOUX FALLS, S. OAK James
A. May of 4409C Lacotah Bldg, has
perfected an amazing new device that
cuts down gas consumption, removes
all carbon, prevents spark plug trouble
and overheating. Many cars have
made over 40 miles on gallon. Any
one can install it in five minutes. Mr..
Nav wants agents, and is offering
to send one free to one auto owner IN
each locality. Write him today. Mrl9
ADVERTISEMENT
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19

LITERAL LEN
Boss: Boy call me taxi.
Office boy: All righth sir you are
taxi
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
NOT COUNTING THE TIP
She held his hand,
And. he did fidget,

NOT COUNTING THE TIP
She held his hand,
And. he did fidget,
She manicured at
10c diget.
WHAT DID SHE MEAN?
He--"I tell you value is value and
we get in return just what we give.
No one has ever yet got something
for nothing"
She-"I bought a birthday present
for you today"
ED PURDY'S PHILOS
"Slim Jedson who always moved
weeds off the vacant lots for the city
is out of job this year. They are all
occupied by gas filling stations.
DIFFERENT OILS
Success-"I burned the midnight
oil-and I succeeded"
Youth" Yeh-I burn it now and get
pinched for speeding"
BOY WITH IDEA
Boss-"What is your idea in telling
me lie like that"
Office boy-"I'm. trying to qualify
as a road salesman for this firm"
SHE GOT 1T TOO
He lifting glass)-How about a
little toast.
She-"Heavens, toast for dinner? l
nevr heard of such thing. l want a
regular meal.
THE NEW SUPPLY
First Gent:-Pardon me sir, but is
it possible to get some good OF pre-war
stuff in this town."
Second Gent: I'm afraid not,
stranger-but l can tell you where to
get some fine post-mortem wobbles. -
**@
TRUTHFUL TESS
Hebron beneath your window
I will serenade you at midnight"
She-"Migosh, don't come so early.
I might not be home yet.
A GOOD POINT
Father-"Supose a boy should hit
you; what would you do?
Jimmy-Wel1, first father-how big
a boy are you supposing?
ASIATIC ADVERTISER?
For Sale: A five tube radio set by
man with mahogany flnish.-Want
ad in Clement, Neb. Journal.
n X 4
BLONDE BESS OPINES
81 am not cross word-puzzle adlct,
still the only word l can think OF IN tive
letters which means the latest thing
in haircuts' is woman.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-03-19
Hastings Seeds
~ Free ?

This is the greatest and most accu'
rate Seed Book ever published for the
South. 112 pages, $50 actual photo
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the most useful Seed Book there is.
1t is absolutely free, and we want
you to have it in your home. Hast
iags' Seeds, 1.-THE Standard of the
South" are, as always, the best seeds
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seeds, plants and bulbs that do well
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with 1925 attractive prices, the lowest
we can possibly sell good seeds, plants
and bulbs All our 1925 customers
will get 5 seed packets of beautiful
flowers absolutely free. The big new
1925 Seed Book tells all about It.
Write for it today.
n. G. HASTINGS CO., sEEDsMEN,
ATLANTA, GA.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

a BUSY man comes in time to raqI
4 \ ize that he accomplishes therft-
he wants most to accomplish by gt..
izing small units Of time which w.a4
otherwise be wasted. and the mos Il
US waste more time than we wopId ha
willing to admit.
When Jones tells me that he has
no time TO read or to write A LETTER
of congratulation, or to keep his na,Is
in shape. | always ask him what ba
does before breakfast. | like III Ha
in bed in the morning as well as The
next man, to feel the soft air blowing
In through the window in the spripg
or to listen to the redbird singing
in the early morning; or in winter
when | know that the room is chilly
and the floor unpleasant to nv hare
feet, to draw the covers over me and
just rest. But l know that if am 10
get good start toward the DAVIS
work, If / am to accomplish the hmm
dred and one extra things which are
nagging every busy man to be done
If am to map out a proper program
for the day, ! must do it before break.
fast.
The house is quieter then than or.
dinarily, the light outside is softer. NV
mind seems fresher and more alert
can get work done more rapidly than
at other times. | am writing these par
agraphs now before breakfast.
When May comes, my garden win
be blooming with tulips and sweet
alyssum and irises, and the beds and
the borders will all be neatly groome8
and in order shall have a good 3eai
Of pleasure In seeing the effect and
in watching the plants grow.
How do you ever find time to get
all these things into the ground?"
Jones asked me. He is himself a lover
Of flowers, and he Is not more obsessed
with business cares than am. l do It
before breakfast, / tell him, and he
seems amazed.
It Is surprising, If one is in the mood
and Is not disturbed, what he can do
in a half-hour.
Most OF my friendly letters I write
before breakfast. It is amazing how
easily the ink flows and how aulckly
one can fill the pages ii he gets at it
before breakfast. l wrote book once
before breakfast-not, of course, at one
sitting, but by having a plan and keep
ing at 1t regularly for few weeks.
One can write a thousand words In
short time if his mind Is fresh, as ones
usually is after a refreshing SLEEP.
If there is something you really
want to do and don't feel that you
have the time for, trying getting at Ii
before breakfast.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29
OPTIMISM
81 THOMAS ARkLE CLARK

b. THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
THINGS are seldom as bad as we
A. think they will be
read. some years ago, Miss Mildred
Aldrich's "On the Edge Of the War
Zone" Miss Aldrich was living In
little house on the bank of the Marine
at the beginning of the late war. She
was an eyewitness to the heroic strug-
giles Of the French army when the
Germans were driven back from their
vantage ground In that vicinity. She
went through all sorts of discomforts
In climate that at its best in winter
Is disugreeable. She was without coal
when snow was on the ground and
the temperature was bitterly low. She
was shut in, restricted in her food
supplies and often in actual danger
yet she never complained. She says
she really never suffered. ana that she
was never so well IN her life Even
when she was without fuel she didn't
catch cold. and she objected very
streauGusly to being pitied bv her
fvleads She was sure that things are
never 50 bad as we fear they may tie.
She tells of many of the soldiers
who came back from the front for
"repos, some Of whom We're auartered
with her They had been In the
trenches, surrounded by an the
wretched conditions If which we have
read. more wretched. perhaps. than