Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1926-08-26
new FAITH ABOUNDS
IN GEORGIA AS STORY
OF RESOURCES Is TOLD
(From the Atlanta Georgian)

preston of Georgia's greatness of re-
source and opportunity. Mr.. Camp
leader, officially and individually,
in the movement for concerted ex-
ploitation of Georgia's advantages by
newspapers, individuals and every
other agency of expression, declares
that this cooperation has been effec-
tive in establishing no tof high op-
timism, and chat "things are going
good in Georgia" +"
His statement follows:
1t is good to note the whole-heart-
ed cooperation of various Georgia
agencies in this new effort for the
states awakening. 1t is heartening
to see their enthusiasm, inspiring to
catch their spirit and encouraging to
watch the progress of campaign
which is extending to every quarter
of the state.
Georgians are being awakened to
a due appreciation of the states lat
ent resources and to realization OF
possibilities heretofore undreamed.
They are coming to know it, and in
knowing it better the stronger is their
interest in it's people and it's institu-
tions, the greater their pride in it's
progress and achievements, the deep
er their desire to serve in every way
they can.
It's wonderfully fine thing to
know a state where the necessary bus
mess capital is character, where per-
severance is the only requisite for
success.
It is cheering to live among folk
who are friendly and God-fearing and
to join hands with them in the de-
velopment of a great, majestic state.
Best of all, it is good to forget the
discordant notes of discouragment
and catch the cadence of promise that
is stirring the state from Rabun's
hills to Tybee's silver sands.
Gain New Faith
Mercantile institutions have gained
new faith and courage and, antici-
pating a lucrative fall business, are
preparing to meet it with commen-
surate stocks of goods.
AS rule, farmers are in better
heart than they have been in years.
Bountiful crops promise prosperity
which should repair their shattered
fortunes and pour new lifeblood into
every channel of trade.
The banks have caught the new
note and are echoing it through en-
larged plans for service to their
clientele. Manufacturers have sensed
the signs of renewed business activi-
ty and are encouraged at the pros
pect of heavier demand for their
goods.
Things are going good in Georgia,
and no room is left for the cynic or
the calamity howler.
One of the greatest agencies in as
sisting the farmer has been the State
College of Agriculture, whose wise
counsel and cooperation is serving
to lift agriculture from the low lev
els of Indifference and failure to the
high ground of independence and
success. There is no estimating the
value that this great institution has
been to the agricultural interests of
the state.
One of the greatest factors in
maintaining the states morale has
been the press, which has never
ceased to hymn Georgia's grandeur,
nor lost the vision of the heights it
indubitably should attain.
Point to Promise j.
The Georgia press was pointing to
the silver clouds of promise, while
other agencies were wallowing in the
depths of despair.
Often indifferently supported by
the communities they so tirelessly
champion, amazingly resourceful ane
unfailingly optimistic, the Georgis
editor has waded knee-deep in dis
couragement while blazing the wa!
to better and brighter dawn.
But his effort was we'll spent ant
his genius will be rewarded. For, de
spite all the insects that have at
tackled Georgia crops and the re
verses that have beclouded Georgi
business, the old state has move
steadily onward, smile on her face
song on her lips and faith in he
heart that all things would be well.
It's not only great to be Geol
gian. It's a misfortune, not to be
Georgian. And it's wonderful t
visualize the state that Georgia is t
be.