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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
SPRING CLEANING time has come,

SPRING CLEANING-The time has come, to
paraphrase the Walrus to talk of many things, es-
Decialv of house cleaning and gardening. 1t S an
age old Joke with men, and one which they always
depend upon to get them good laugh, that wo-
men are never happier than when they are clean
ing house 1t is just traditional that when
Father pulls this joke, Mother must flare up and
tell him lust how much "fun" house-cleaning real
ly isn't.
But whether it is fun or whether it is not, there
never was a woman who didn't feel all happy and
contented inside when the rugs all clean and
the windows were bright and all the old newspa-
pers had been thrown away. There is something
in the good clean air OF spring which makes one
hate the winter dust in rugs and curtains, and the
mist which will gather ont he windows.
Mother: however can get back at Father every
time If she ONLY wants to- For while she is tossing
furniture and dust around inside the house, it is
altogether likely that Father will be tossing the
dirt about in the garden and getting ready tor his
spring spree of planting
And it is these two annual sprees which make
our homes the delightful things they are To real
" love a home one must work with it, although it
would be highly ideaized saint who would have
true thoughts of love for anything while she was
in the midst of housekeeping. The love Tor the
home comes later when the ache is gone from her
back and the stiffness from her knees. And the
garden is truly part of the home. as much as the
Father and Mother are two parts OF the family
So to make our habitations real homes. Mother
must have her annual spring upheaval and Father
must dig around in his garden-and the result IS
HOME
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

DO THEY WANT IT?

The catchy Chautauqua song, They
Don't Want What they Want When
they Get 1t" has been exemplified in
the case of the Fayetteville Observer
publication in N Carolina, putting
into practice for one week, an exper-
iment of not printing any crime news.
The plan had been for a two weeks
tryout, but the demand for an aband-
onment of the experiment was so over
whelming, a 90 to l expression that
the management went back to former
style, and not too reluctantly either,
because there was an appreciate loss
in circulation during the trial.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
HOW THE BETTER HOMES DEMONSTRA-


TON BEGUN-The late President Harding
made the sggeston which resulted in the forma-
ton of Better Homes in America by Mrs. William
Brown Meoney This was in 1922. Late in the
following year the organization had so grown IN
size influence and Importance that Better Homes
in America organized on national basis,
completely separated from all private connections.
Since that date it has been supported entirely by
public gifts. 1t is purely educational movement.
Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce is its
president.
The major aim of Better Homes in America may
be described as the endeavor to help all American
families, but particularly those OF modest nome,
to make their homes more convenient. attractive
and wholesome. This is undertaken through ed
ucational publications. Better Homes demonstra-
tions, held each year during period i'll May select
ed as Better Homes Week and by research. In
all these undertakings Better Homes in America
cCoperates with other civic and educational agen-
ces which have common interests and similar
aims.
The movement is national one. The central Of
flee is at 1858 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, Washington
D. c. The demonstrations throughout the coun
try in cities. towns and rural communities, are
conducted altogether by local volunteer chairmen
appon, ed by National Headquarters, These chair
men are aided by committees of their own choos
ing.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
Under THE LABOR BOARD-Tl


the A. B. & A. Railway to normal condition and its
release from the Federal recevcrshp will be hail
cd with satisfaction by the citizens OF Fitzgerald
and the employees of the railroad. 1t is quite
logical that as the railway becomes independent
of the former court order in re to the wages paid
to the employees of the receiver the entire wage
question will again become matter OF controver-
sy between the present mechanics, aborers and the
transportation forces of which underpaid,
and will call for settlement by the u. 5. Labor
Board AS the A. B. & A. under the Federal
Transportation Act was rated first class road
the wages will automatically be raised to the stand
ard adopted by the Board for all classes OF railway
labor The Labor Board does not make any distnc-
ton as to the rate of pay of the organized worker
or the unorganized worker, thus the present en-
ployees will certainly receive and entitled to
the standard pay Fitzgerald will be benefited in
proportion by the inrease of the earning of our
working people and the change cannot come too
soon to suit this community.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
GONE OF THE IMMORTALS"

This is the place occupied BY John
Singer Sargent in the temple OF tame
don, England last Thursday at the age
of g. He left the world richer by d
series of works that are each IN ITS
way masterpiece. He has been called
an American artist and America is i,
the I1eD only right to such a claim is his
parentage. He was born in Italy y,,,, ecu
Gated in Italy and Germany seuu den
in Paris, and has resided in London
since 1884. He has done some notable
work in the United States and made
PORTRAITS of distinguished Americans
including President Roosevelt. ne h haa
an original use of the brush that mas as
been much initiated. NO school Oh d J..
could claim him, he was SO Original IN
eVerv way. The whole world of art hon ~?
ored him in life and now in death IN
significant ways.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

EDDETTES
ON
y THINGS
TWO IN ONE
. ~ By M:
Nuu0G~SC

TWO IN ONE
National Garden Week and Arneri-
can Forest Week are both to be OBJ
served between April 9th and May ),
Originating five years ago as Forest
Projection Week the scope OF intor-
nation is being enlarged TO include
not only fire protection, but also the
subjects of demonstration, utilization,
forest recreation and the conservation
OF wild life.
For Garden Week, competitive &C
tivities for club or city prizes are
stressed along the line OF flower OF
vegetable gardens, window or porch
boxes, lawns or Handicapped grounds.
Moving picture films, four minute;
talks in theatres and distribution OF
seed to children are other forms OF
observance from civic sources.
Merchants will in many towns make
window displays that are appropriate
to the week. ; very easy matter tor ART
stores. florists shpHS and hardware
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
ROAD GUIDE
JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
Out of Fitzgerald

JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
Route to Savannah:-Via Abbeville,
cross bridge to Rhine, Milan, McRae,
Alamo. Mt. Vernon. Vidalia. Lyons,
Reidsville, Claxton, Pembroke. Take
road via Burnsed bridge to Louisville
road; read good to Canoochee river
bridge; east of Claxton just fair to
Pembroke and Louisville road; Chat
ham county paved.
Route to Augusta-via Abbeville
bridge, take north route two miles east
of bridge to Eastman, Dublin, Wrights
vile, Barlow, Louisville, Wrens. Road
fair entire distance.
Route to Montgomery, Ala via
Irwinville, Sycamore. Ashbarn. Syi-
vester, Albany, Dawson, Cuthbert.
Georgetown. Eufaula, Union Springs
Road fair to Sylvester. paved 10 Al
bany and good road to Georgetown,
Cross bridge to Eufaula.
DIXIE HIGHWAY
Genital Route"
Route to Macon-via Abbeville.
Hawkineville. Perry. Good to Bib
County line then paved into Macon.
Route to Jacksonville-Via Ocilla,
Douglas, Nichols, Folkston, Jackson
vile. Good road to Nichols, rough to
Waresboro, good 10 Waycross, excel
lent to Folkston and Jax'vilie.
ROUTE TO CORDELE
Via Rochelle, Seville and Pitts,
road good to fair all the way.
(This information will be printed
each week in this column; should an,
serious changes be reported, will MAKE
notation of such. )-Leader-F Enterprise
Promoter Of G@o1 RoAAa.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
ZOeia,1:!
10y s''17s'@OV1
Uncle John

Misfortune's individual in the
preference he shows, - mostly
singles out his victim when dis
tributin' lis woes. Of course
he's extra capable in pullin' off
his stunts we never ketch
him foolin' with too many folks
at once. He'll likely grab a
wilder or an orphan when Their
re sick-or any other Teller that
he reckons he can lick.
Sometimes he gets holt OF
me and nearly throws me down,
but you know we have to bear
a cross afore we wear a crown.
Sometimes leather into him as
soon as he's in sight, and I'll
mebbe put him up a tree afore
there's any fight; of course
there's been occasions when my
hope was nearly gone, but l
found the deepest darkness jest
afore the brightest dawn.
So we reckon night is darkest
at the near approach of day
which is probably the hardest of
the truths we learn to say.
We should never be too sudden
in the Judgements we perform
for there's plenty OF tran
guilty to foller every storm.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
Haze Odd "Priuilege"

The Gentlemen-at-Arms is the prin-
cipal military corps Of the royal house
hold and the oldest corps in England,
with the exception of the Yeomen OF
the Guard. One Of the curious privi-
leges claimed by the Gentlemen-at-
Arms is that of carrying up the sec
ond course of the sovereign's dinner.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
PUNCTUALITY-Much of mans progress in

PUNCTUALITY-M of a mans progress in
life depends upon the impressions he creates. One
of the easiest ways to make pleasing impression
is by being punctual. The slight effort necessary
in arriving on time is soon forgotten and few
things will assist as greatly in putting in tune
with our work and in causing the day to pass
smoothly and pleasantly. Punctuality creates con-
fidence, and causes others to feel that the on
time is trustworthy
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
AMERICANS DRINK

The American people consumed
5000, 100000 half pint bottles OF be zo
erages last year, an average OF ~
bottles for every man, woman ana
'i There are 10000 bottlers of these
soft drinks in the United States. so
America is still drinking nation ey-
en- though liquors are tabooed by fed
era1 enactment.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
OF BUNK-The war ended :

AVALANCHES OF BUNK-The war ended six
and half years ago, but "the propaganda and
mass of stuff that seeks publicity through the news
papers continues to pour in in steady stream.
The average editor does not find time open this
matter dealing with every subject and movement
under the sum- and to publish it is not even con-
sidered. What mass OF effort and expense repre-
sented in this superfluous mall is thrown away!
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
BRASS DECORATION
WAVES

The conspicuous brass ornamental
ton of British house doors and office
furnishings for past centuries is now
on the wane, going out of fashion for
the sake of economy. There is consid-
cradle expense involved in keeping
brass fixtures shiny and without the
shine they are only ugly, so that most
of the new buildings now under con
struction in London and Liverpool
lack these former decorations.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
BEST BOOKS

Arthur Brisbane is disposed to
scott at the recent decision of the
League of Nations to publish a list
of the COG best books produced each
year. Brisbane thinks it would be a
fine world indeed if there could be
produced 900 books really worth keep
ing. He thinks that number would com
pass the really important volumes
since the world began, and that out
side of this number everything else
written might be destroyed without
serious loss to civilization.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
Caviar in Hamburg

The worlds largest storehouse OF
caviar-supplying the New York. Lon
don and Paris markets-is In Ham
burg. OItside of Russia, caviar Is one
Of the most expensive luxurtes OF
European tables. But in Petroc nd or
Moscow 1t Is a common dish of the
wOrkinglnan.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
Anniversary Column
10 YEARS AGO
aaa ses AGHssssaaeses8lse9sisa&a5:a5

(Fitz. Leader, April 1924, 1879
Our Fitz Hi reporter S. F. G., lands
a prize, the third one in a nationwide
cont st offered by Boys Life, the boy
scouts magazine, subject Daniel
Boone" The prize of $40 and very
nice letter from the editor were graf
flying to this youth of ID IL years.
The results of the Third District
contest were meagre ten points tor
Fitzgerald. First in piano-Miss Hazel
Jolley; second in recitation by Miss
Mildred Tisdel; and third in declama-
ton by Fitzhugh Morris; also third
in debate, the largest losses being in
athletics.
Hon. J. B. Norman of Norman
Park, one of the weaithiest and most
widely known men OF South Georgia
died at his home this afternoon. He IS
survived by his wife and six children
The Memorial exercises for the he
roes of the "1ost cause" will be held
Monday afternoon at the Grand, the
program committee being Mesdames
p. F Lee, ]. A. Murphy, R. M, Mann,
E. K. Farmer and E. J. Dorminey.
Revs. E. G. Orahood. L. A Cooper.
C w. burden, of Triton and G. w.
Matthews had parts on the program
and music was furnished by Misses
Is1a Green, Gladys Holtzendorf, Hell
en- Patterson, Newell Wimberly and
Messrs Davies, Kassewitz, Kelly and
Acker.
Mrs. J. E. Andrews entertained for
Miss Geneva Moritz of Augusta, guest
of. Miss Fannie Boyd. Rock was en-
joyed and delicious refreshments serv-
ed. Those enjoying Miss Andrews hos
pitality were Misses Geneva Moritz,
Fannie Boyd, Emily Griffin Della Ma
jors, nellie Frazer, Edith Griner and
Messrs John H. Jones, Carl Fellars,
Loren Dickerson, Arthur Daniel, and
DR.. Warren Royal.
Some of our towns people attend
ing Grand Opera are Mr.. and Mrs. G..
E Kicker, MIRA nd Mrs. L. L. Grin
er, also Ludlow Griner Jr.. and Miss
Edith Grincr Mrs. H. B. Richie and
Mrs. c. B. Teal
Mrs. c. M. Wise who has been Wis
iting her daughter Miss Rhea Wise at
Shorter College will continue her trip
to Indianapolis to spend sometime.
Officers for the next year of the
Woman's Club elected at the last
meeting were Mrs. Is;dor Ge1ders.
president; Mrs. F. 7. Dorminev. vice
president; Mrs c. E. Brewer, Secre-
tary; Mrs. Robert Mann, Cor. Sect'y.;
Mrs H. B. Richie, Reporter, Mrs. ]. |
c. Bush. treasurer; Mrs. E. A. Russ
ell, parliamentarian.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

For the edification of bridge playing wives, Gov
ernor Miriam Ferguson announces there are more
ways to a mans heart than by ham and eggs. Many
big city wives agree. They have turned this domes-
tic problem over to the delicatessen man.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
WOMAN'S WORK

4 fair Of associated Womens Ut
can;zations in Chicago this week dis
oiavs exhibits OF seventy occupations
al women. At the Worlds Fair IN
1898 there was but one, and that was
needlework. This fair is very inter
est,ng demonstration. Opening Mon
d,y with the usual ceremonies police
horses were the mounts for society
nro,nen acting as marshalls and other
officers in the parade. A paul Re-
we're rider performed her stunt nom
cring the day of April 18th.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

Coolidge with his new title of Bear ribs" has
nothing on the Prince of Wales. The latter has
been christened king Pikkin' meaning Kings
Baby Son" by the natives at Freetown, S. Africa
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
Bees Haze Code of Honor

Strange bees visiting hives without
carrying honey are instantly attacked.
but if laden with the nectar they GO
unchallenged.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

Washington Thrift Note: The wasteful wear on
shells by rolling OF eggs on the White House lawn
may be discontinued unless the moss can be made
to grow thicker.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

A Cleveland Ohio woman shoots her husband
at the breakfast table, writes poem explaining
that she is dumb bell and then shoots herself
Truth like murder will out
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

ALL IN THE SAME BOAT-A business man
remarked that whenever he heard man complain
OF business conditions he always asked him if he
knew of their being better in any other place.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

STEALING FROM GOVERNMENT is DIFF
FERENT-When most poor devils charged
and arrested they pay or go Jail. When this hap
pens to oil magnates they go abroad to escape the
courts and pool and merger the OIL
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

The Roosevelt brothers, Theodore and Kermit.
have finally sailed for Turkestan where they will
hunt wild game and valuable advertising.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

BE GLAD YOU LIVE HERE-Fitzgerald is a
beautiful city now. Who can ride along our
shady streets and see the glory and wonder of the
brilliant green of the leaves, rain-washed earth
and not be glad they living in this city?
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
ANIMAL ACTS

Thcre ta< re. / cAdstAi thAn&e N
an;,ax, &1;> &aec..,:;t,l te- ;ss> seas
on. THIS = u IL &w2v ws.A Ill tricks
Q: :t7e @; tas,.>y' @t~>- ;>&r'< ard
others, wto are &l~sy> ster - 10 ;h-a
with the5r paris, ;'s.@;:&c:,s i-1 ~1:t
an ever present element .: &A1Se7 -
Their trainers. In Ia; ;ns e@eSc els
ceased 70 care for pt-; ON, S-,t;> ;t.S:
mus; he forced nv 9-o3dI-s wr:t' t-'o1
bars and the firing q A32rS '&-;teSSc<
in the animals faces >ptA ANIMALS are
more safe in t7e z7er2strss than =; re
arena. There are some animals Ike
dogs, monkeys, elephants ard seals.
that seem TO delieh; in her stunts
and can be trained entirely through
persuasion and kindness.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
MxHxz4z1zzNnKzHHA
SPOTL.IGHTS
ON
PEOPLE =
BIG TIP
elders

BIG TIP
Captain Donald Mcmillan has sign
ed with John Reinartz of Connecti-
cut called a wizard of short wave ra-
dio, at the price of ST 900 month tor
broadcasting privileges of the explor-
er's messages while on his expedition
to the north pole:
TRIBUTE TO PERSHING
A national tribute to General Perish
ing will be given at the Hippodrome
Theatre in New York City on April
18th, when Newton d: Baker, former
Secretary of War will make a pre-
sentation speech accompanying a gittt
to Pershing of bronze bust relief OF
himself
SHE TELLS WHY =,
Cora Harris likes Florida SO well
she intends returning next winter Dut
she does not disparage Georgia IN DO
inr SO. Speaking OF her own home she
said i could not have found more
ideal place to make my home. had l
searched the world over Asked tor
comparisons, she said well climate
has something to do with it--advertis-
IL climate. YOU understand. Upon my
r,cunta;n home we accept sunshine
,.:y as A matter of course but down
here YOU keep statistics with an eagle
eve On the thermometer. You reduce
sunshine 10 publicity copy and stake
vour land off with pillars OF gold.
DO YOU think values are too high? she
Was asked. "Oh no. land is basic and
rs value cannot be over estimated.
Simply admire the way you promote
Il, You convince people that it is
c-es, source OF wealth and it is. You
Shortly the land and l admire you tor
). g."
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
THE lack LONDON CLUB

This was an organization in which
members signed pledge 10 walk out
OF any circus or theatre where an ami
NAL act was started. This has had
some influence no doubt on the pub
lie sentiment, and still nor" haS had
the publication Our Du,'N 's"Nals'
issued for several years hv he HUI
name Societies, most attractive in its
style to youthful readers and carry
ing a strong appeal for kindness to
animals
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23

President Coolidge talked good
cnnamnn sense on giving prefer
ence to nome Industry and Ameri-
car workmen.' Newspapers say
he defended" such preference
hut there is no need for defense.
The duty Of a nation, its gov
err,ment and It's chief executives,
is tc work for that nation, and
for t;1e working pecple that have;
created It.
Tie British are not ba-!iful
about giving the preference to
British workers. Il every adver-,
tisement you read British Made"
or british Built" Too many
Americans brag about the fact,
that what they offer is imported
from Egland,' IS though there
were 1Jtking st to p>o1uce or use
in this country. Il goa MAKE
your mnrey in America SPEND it.
in America.
Miss Nora Bayes' experience
commands respectful attention.
Returning with her fifth husband,
she says she is on her first real
honeymoon, because this husband
is a "NO-MAN."
Tire experienced lady divides
husbands into the weak eyes
MAN" and the powerful, manly
"NO-MAN."
The norman" as you guess
hanks back TO the cave and knows
how to say mo-" A woman likes
to be bossed, says Miss Bayes,
and soon gets tired Of a eyes
MAN"
An interesting definition Of hus-
bands, but there Is such a thing
as saying "NC" too often. Who
knows but No. 6 may be another
"YES-MAN'?
Fowler Nc Cormick, grandson
of John D. Rockefeller, and heir
to a great Harvester Trust for
tune, is working as day laboreF
in harvester plant sorting out
heavy metal castings.
"There's a hero for you," says
public opinion.
Men succeed and rule other
men by the use Of the mental
HANDSPRING. The three greatest
rulers Of nseS in history are Alex
ander, Caesar and Napoleon. None
of them started in as simple
soldier in the ranks. Alexander
at thirty was ruler of the world.
Caesar started in Roman poll
tics, became soldier, went to
Gaul and grew powerful enough to
Brighten the Senate, and he ruled
the world, including Rome.
Napoleon went to a military
academy, studied and read books.
used his brain. and HE ruled the
world.
To have son worth while. give
him the best chance you can.
First, good health, then .educations
then q good start.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-04-23
This Week
WHAT IS NTERESTINC7
COOLIDGE COMMON SENSE.
THE 'NO.MAN" HUSBAND.
JOHN DIS GRANDSON.
By Arthur Brisbana

Judge Gary says times are all
right, business is good, and there
Isl no reason why it shouldn't re.
main good. The recent slumH
followed too much specializing
after the election.