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Early ffinunty Jfms OFFICIAL GAZETTE Published Every Thursday OFFICE IN NEWS BUILDING Blakely, Georgia i i 1— Entered at the Blakely Postoffice as Second-Class Matter W. W. FLEMING’S SONS, Publishers A. T, Fleming Editor Subscription Rates: One copy, one year $1.50 One copy, six months .75 One copy, three months .50 Cards ot thanks, resolutions or tributes ot respect and obituary no tices, other than those which the paper itself may give as a matter of news, will be charged for at the rate of 5 cents per line in the Early County News. All legal notices sent to the News for publication should be accompan ied by the proper amount of money to pay for their publication. Please bear in mind that these matters are payable in advance and don’t at tempt to litigate at the paper’s ex pen»e. Watch the date on your label and renew your subscription to the Early County News before the time expires. Remember our terms are cash in advance to all subscribers alike. Blakely, Ga., August 20, 1936 Early is one of six counties which are sponsoring a big Democratic rally and barbecue at Colquitt on Friday of next week (August 28). Senator Russell, Speaker Rivers, Con gressman E. E. Cox and his opponent, S. Marvin Griffin, are among those who will ad dress the great gathering ex pected in the Miller county capital. Following the politi cal addresses, free barbecue will be served to the visitors. Every voter in this territory is invited to attend. o Speaker E. D. Rivers, accord ing to all polls taken thus far, continues in the lead for the governorship of Georgia in the approaching primary. It is regretted that Judge Fortson and Judge Larsen, the other two anti-Talmadge candidates, have not seen the inevitable defeat which faces them and retired from the race, and by so doing, assured the victory of Speaker Rivers over Charlie Redwine, the Talmadge proxy candidate. But in spite of the divided opposition, indications point to a Rivers victory, al though the danger is manifest that Mr. Redwine, under the county unit plan, may carry a sufficient number of coun ties to necessitate a second primary to settle the gover norship race. o Supporters of Senator Rich ard B. Russell, Jr., in his race for re-election against Gover nor Talmadge are elated over the apparent sweeping victory which appears certain on Sep tember 9. Georgia supporters and admirers of President Roosevelt are determined that this state shall not repudiate the President by electing Gov ernor Talmadge to the Senate, which would, in effect, be a great victory for the Republic an party and the Liberty League, composed of the mul ti-millionaires of the east, who are very anxious for a Talmadge victory in this state so they may broadcast to the rest of the country that the President’s adopted state has repudiated him. A victory for the Roosevelt-hating Tal madge in Georgia would be worth millions of votes to the cause of Landon in the doubt ful states of the north and east. Realizing this, the loyal Democratic followers of this state are rallying behind the candidacy of Senator Russell, who has loyally supported the national administration, and indications point to an over whelming Russell and Roose velt victory on September 9. It is becoming increasingly evident that the whole Tal madge slate of candidates will go down in defeat with their boss in the September 9th pri mary. As Governor’s Tal madge’s dictatorship is being revealed in its true light, thousands of Georgians are discarding their red suspend ers and lining up with the forces of Democracy to assure! a clean sweep of the whole Talmadge administration. The red galluses are josing their charm, and fewer of them are being worn as the date of the primary approaches. Charlie Redwine, Tom Linder, Ellis Pope and the other candidates who are riding the Talmadge coat-tails are destined to cer tain defeat along with their ring-master. o Who said Georgia wasn’t in for an old-fashioned, knock down and drag-out political campaign? It’s here, friends. o The retirement this week of Judge Larsen from the gover norship race means additional strength for Speaker Rivers. The withdrawal of Judge Fort son would insure a landslide victory for Mr. Rivers. 0 Comptroller General Harri-i. son and Treasurer Hamilton,/ ousted from office by the mi- 1 litia at the order of Governor Talmadge, seem certain to be returned to office by Georgia voters in the September pri mary. o—7 0 —7 , : THE PRESS RAMBLER IN THE PAST (Thomasville Times-Enterprise) The day used to be, believe it or not, when the father of your lady love used to religiously mark time until ten o’clock and then you mark ed a trail to the gate. BUSINESS IS BETTER (Dawson News) Reports from over the state reveal j | an optimistic feeling on the part of | | people generally. Business is better, and indications now point to greater! ■ expansion in the months ahead. THRIFT WILL BE TAUGHT (Houston Home Journal) The time is coming when thrift i ! will be taught in the schools the same as arithmetic and grammar and ; spelling are taught. The secret of a man’s failure in life is his failure or inability to practice thrift in the management of his affairs. ATLANTA POLITICIANS SEE THE HANDWRITING (Thomasville Times-Enterprise) The politicians in Atlanta are all stirred up because the sentiment seems to show a blow’ away from Talmadge and his entire crew. They are hearing from the various coun ties and not the political henchmen now. SEE THE U. S. A. FIRST (Dawson News) There is no more delightful recre ation than a leisurely motor trip. North, east, south or west, the good old U. S. A. offers scenery which is unsurpassed, and the vacationist who pursues such a course will have lasting memories which will refresh the mind and soul. POLL SHOWS PEOPLE ARE LEAVING GENE (Walton Tribune) The Walton Tribune’s poll of po litical opinion in Georgia shows that Senator Russell is far in the lead of Governor Talmadge, and advices received from numerous counties is Ito the effect that good people are; I toppling off 'Gene’s band wagon ev- i I ery day. THIS IS AN UNANSWERABLE ARGUMENT (Adel News) The difference in prices of to bacco and cotton NOW and a few J years ago. before Franklin D. Roose velt and the Democratic administra tion took charge of affairs is enough answer to the critics of the admin istration. If an increase of from 5 to 12 cents in cotton and proportion ate increase in the price of tobacco and all farm products isn’t enough | to re-elect the people who have made it possible, then no argument will. EARLY COUNTY NEWS. BLAKELY, GEORGIA MAN WILLING TO CO-OPERATE (Americus Times-Recorder) When a woman ‘Starts out to make a fool of a man, she generally finds him willing to co-operate. HOME ON A WAR BASIS (Telfair Enterprise) We are still on a war basis; when dinner is ready the whole family volunteers, but when the dishes are , to be washed mother has to do some I drafting. LABOR TAKES RUSSELL (Journal of Labor) “For United States Senator we will take Russell.” This is the ver dict of organized labor and in our opinion will be the verdict of a ma jority of the people of Georgia in the forthcoming primary. Senator Russell magnifies the office he holds and not the man who holds it. He looks upon the office as bigger than the individual who occupies that of fice. Moreover, he looks upon the people who elect him to the office as bigger than the one whom the people elect to the office. He has not sought to put himself above the position of public service which he occupies nor has he sought to use his power for personal advantage. PLAYING THE GAME (Pavo News) Many rules of the government of human conduct have been laid down, and all of them have been broken. Still, it isn’t a bad idea to think about some of them occasionally, j and if possible give the sensible ones a trial. '■ An exchange prints a few, attrib ; uted to Walter Johnson, famed base- I ball pitcher and manager, and while they particularly apply to the game j of baseball, the principles enunciated : are equally applicable to the game of | life in general. Johnson says: “Play fair; be on the level. “Have respect for discipline. “Never alibi for failure; accept the breaks of the game as they come. “Grit your teeth and bear down when things look toughest. “Don’t criticize fellow-players. “Live cleanly. “Never quit!” OLD AGE PENSIONS (Elberton Star) Candidate Rivers has announced that regardless of the governor’s veto, the proposed constitutional old age pension amendment would be voted on in November. An or ganization has been perfected which will urge each Ordinary of every I county to place the amendment on the ballots in the general election, ; and that some way would be found for the proper advertisement of the i amendment. Like many others, i among them some of the best law ; yers in the state, Rivers thinks the governor could not veto a constitu tional amendment, and the organiza tion proposes to treat it as if there were no veto. Many ordinaries have agreed to see that the amend ment is placed on the ballots, and if it carries the speaker said he had no doubt it would be upheld by the supreme court. The federal govern ment is offering help to the aged, but until Georgia provides away to add to the federal fund, no old peo ple of the state can share in the bounty. Pre-Fair Activities ' AIM/ Ww KF W A/j v ,u - JOST /[A </// WW/ WELL MT r —A ,4\ ' . Z Il SEANOM& MISSUS RU2TZSEIM /A y; aTTH? i (AfcZV AWAV HL A HALF CENTURY AGO TODAY Some Thing* of Interest That Happened Fifty Year* Ago. (Excerpt* from Early County News of August 19, 1886.) PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has appointed Capt. W. T. Newnan, of Atlanta, to be judge of the U. S. court for the Northern district of Georgia to succeed the late Judge McCay. “TWO BROTHERS have been pit ted against each other in the race for the governorship of Tennessee. Robert L. Taylor is the Democratic nominee and Alfred H. Taylor the Republican candidate. MR. W. C. COOK went over to Albany Wednesday. MESSRS. W. H. and T. P. Stuckey have returned from their trip to Texas. MISS ANNIE BROWN spent Sun day with home folks in Bluffton. SCUPPERNONGS are muscadines are ripening and the crop promises to be an abundant one. MESSRS. Chas. H. Robinson and Brown Miller went down to Damas cus Wednesday. MRS. JULIA STEPHENS, of Al bany, was the guest of the family of Mr. R. C. Smith the past week. CAPT. McD. JONES is off the railroad for a few days. PROF. L. H. SMITH and family and Miss Laura Perry, of Arlington, have gone to Union Springs, Ala., to make their future home. /jS\ TIIEFAMHY* ® DOCTOR A*-JOHN JOSEPH GAINES, MD. A HANDLE SUMMER FOODS WITH CARE Disease germs have three avenues of entrance into the human system. They may be inhaled, swallowed, or may get in through scratched or incised wounds of the skin. In warm weather, when most of our houses are wide open, the dan ger of inhaled germs is practically nil. Pure air is a wonderful disin fectant, capable, except against the tuberculosis germ, which should be guarded against at all seasons. Most acquired infections in sum mer are of the digestive tract; the bacteria are swallowed with food or water. We should, therefore, be discrminative at this season. Edi bles taken raw must be scrupulous ly clean, and thoroughly masticated. Fruits should be ripe, fresh, and free from punctures by twigs or specks of decay. Don’t give the child a banana that is green, or part ripened, or punctured through the skin. Potato salad that is carried over MRS. A. H. COOK, of Bronson, Fla., is the guest of relatives in Blakely this week. MASTER George Mercier, son of Mr. A. J. Mercier, died at his father’s home, 7 miles northwest of Blakely, on Wednesday morning. MRS. S. MANUEL died on Thurs day last. BLAKELY is still improving. Capt. W. H. Stuckey has just erect ed a store house south of his gin on Cuthbert street and two new residences are booked for the near future on the same lot, one for Dr. W. B. Standifer and the other for Col. A. J. Singletary. DR. D. C. BLACKWELL, of Co lumbia, -was a visitor in Blakely Wednesday. MARSHAL CHANCY has fixed things up nicely at the new bridge on Cuthbert street. PROF, and Mrs. Z. I. Fitzpatrick returned Wednesday from their summer trip. SEVEN BALES of new cotton have been brought to Blakely so far this week. Mr. H. M. Haynes has the honor of bringing in the first bale, which was bought by H. C. Fryer & Son for 8.30 cents. A DELIGHTFUL and refreshing shower of rain fell fell Tuesday. MRS. J. D. FUDGE and Miss Leila Stewart visited Colquitt last week. from meal to meal—better throw it away, or do without the mixture entirely. See that all cooked food is thor oughly done, especially meats. It is not good policy to eat the boiled ham that you had left over from the picnic, especially if it reposed in the basket on the ground for a few hours. The same is true of cake, wrapped in newspaper and kept in the same basket. Flies haunt outdoor picnics. They love to crawl over deviled eggs, potato salads and the like. It is not pleasant to think of what they may shake off from their filthy feet and bodies. It goes without saying that all drinking water these days should be attested in purity, by a capable rather than a political official. A sitch in time saves more than nine. Put nothing of doubtful purity into your stomach, and be careful not to overload. Tomorrows “s-u-iT o BY ROGERS WINTER Newspaper Features, Inc. Governor Talmadge’s opposition for the United States Senate is not divid ed. He is running a two-handed race with Richard B. Russell, Jr. Those who oppose Talmadge will vote against him. There will be no separation of the anti-Talmadge vote. This, of course, is very much to the advantage of Russell and very much to the disadvantage of Talmadge, but even with that against him, Talmadge still plays with an ace in the hole: Senate President Redwine’s oppo sition IS divided. He is running a four-handed race against Speaker Rivers, Judge Fortson and Judge Larsen. Those who oppose Redwine will vote for one or the other of his THREE opponents. If Redwine oppo sition is divided far enough, Redwine will go in as governor, and will be the same as Talmadge as Governor of Georgia. Redwine indorses the Talmadge administration IN-TOTO. Everything Talmadge has done has been right and proper, in his estima tion. Further than that, he pledges himself to a continuation of the Tal madge policies and Talmadge meth ods. In other words, Mr. Redwine’s candidacy boils down to this: “If you elect me your governor, I will give you an administration that will be as nearly as possible an exact duplicate of the Talmadge administra tion.” Which is equivalent not only to an admission, but a PLEDGE, that if Mr. Redwine goes in as Governor, the real Governor will not be Mr. Redwine, but Mr. Talmadge. The Governor in name will be Charlie Redwine, but the Governor IN FACT will be Eugene Talmadge. Talmadge can have his socks beaten off for the Senate by Dick Russell, but still can be Governor, and still WILL BE Governor, if Redwine can dodge his way through a broken field of op position and carry the Redwine ball across the goal line. Georgia’s situation, in that event, is not difficult to picture. Talmadge will say to Redwine: “Charlie, you do this,” and Charlie will do it. Tal madge will say to Redwine: “Charlie, don’t you do that,” and Charlie WON’T do it. Talmadge will look around for the largest and most luscious peach of an appointment that Redwine can give him, and will say to Redwine: “Charlie,! want that appointment,” and Charlie will give it to him. The largest and most lus cious will be the Chairmanship of the Highway Board. Talmadge will say to his cousin and crony, Eugene Wilburn: “Gene, send Charlie your resignation as Chairman of the High way Board. They beat me for the Senate, but now they’ve got to come to see me when they WANT A ROAD BUILT” And Cousin Eugene will obediently and immediately vacate, and Talmadge will immediately take his place. Just how far the Redwine opposi tion will be divided is something that only the people themselves can de cide. There is abundant evidence than an overwhelming majority of the people are against Talmadge and against Redwine. An overwhelming majority were against Talmadge four years ago, but they split up their votes among a flock of opposing can didates and Talmadge went in. An overwhelming majority were against Tom Linder two years ago, but they split their votes among Roberts, Adams and Sutton, and Tom Linder went in. Hon. Clark Howell, Democratic National Cottitteeman for Georgia, very properly has asked the Georgia delegates to the Philadelphia conven tion, and the Georgia Presidential electors, which candidate they con sidered the strongest against Red wine, and an overwhelming majority said Rivers was the strongest. These men and women were personally selected by President Roosevelt, after consultation with the Georgia Sena tors and Congressmen. A more j representative group of one hundred : per cent Roosevelt Democrats could I not be found in Georgia. Mr. Howell made not the slightest effort to in fluence their opinion. He wanted their opinion, not his own. He was ready and willing to support which ever candidate a majority of them considered the strongest. If the people follow their leader ship, Redwine WILL NOT go in as Governor. But if the people mill about and break ranks, then we just as well make up our minds and ar- I range our preparations for another two years of Eugene Talmadge-ism in Georgia!