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■Early ffinuuty Nrtns
Official Organ City of Blakely
and County of Early
Published Every Thursday
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Blakely, Georgia
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Blakely, Ga., May 12, 1938
Vacation time for the
scool-going youth of America
is just around the corner.
0
Presidential coat-tail riders
are expected to become more
numerous since Senator Claud
Pepper’s one-sided victory in
last week’s Florida primary.
o
Former President Hoover,
who did not know how to han
dle an economic crisis during
his administration, thinks he
knows all the answers now.
o
The News still has a number
of the recently-printed state
highway maps of Georgia that
were sent to this office for
distribution. They are free
for the asking.
o
The Board of Registrars is
at work compiling the voters’
list of Early county. Those
who have failed to pay past
due poll taxes are to be denied
the privilege of voting in either
the state primary in Septem
ber or the general election in
November.
o
Clothes may make the man,
but neatness makes the gentle
man, in the opinion of The
Dawson News, which says: “It
has been said that no matter
how badly a man’s clothes
may be frayed, if he will keep
his collar clean, his shoes neat
ly polished and his body
clean, there is still the unmis
takable sign of the gentle
man.”
o
A world cotton carry-over
on August Ist this year of
10,000,000 bales more than
last year and 5,000 bales more
than the previous record in
1932, was estimated recently
by the department of agricul
ture. The American carry
over from last year's all-time
record crop of 18,746,000
bales was estimated at 13,000,-
000 bales. Not an encourag
ing situation for the cotton
farmer, is it?
o
Senator Claud Papper, of
Florida, 100 per cent in his
support of the Roosevelt ad
ministration, was renominated
by a large majority in last
week’s primary. The Senator
credits his one-sided victory to
the pro-Roosevelt strength in
his state, and the result of
the Pepper victory has, accord
ing to Washington political
commentators, changed the
attitude of many Congressmen
who. believing the President’s
popularity had greatly dimin
ished, have been consistently
opposing the President’s poli
cies.
The state park in Early
county will receive some ex-
I cellent publicity in the roto
j gravure section of The Atlan
ta Journal on next Sunday.
o
“League of Nations puts o.
k. on Italy’s annexation of
Ethiopia,” reads a headline in
Tuesday’s paper. Write your
own comment.
o
State Commissioner of Pub
lic Safety Phil Brewster re
ported last week that Geor
gia’s death rate from auto ac
cidents was reduced from an
average of 21 per week to 17
per week with 104 less persons
killed during the six months
ending April Ist than were
killed during the same period
a year ago. This decline in
the death rate must be credit
ed, at least in part, to the work
of the State Patrol, and justi
fires the creation of this new
department and its cost to the
taxpayers of the state.
o
THE PRESS
RAMBLER
A man is a fool to make his poli
tics seriously. Many men have had
quarrels and lost friends about
a political race. The candidates
themselves do not take it that se
riously. They are liable to be lined
up with the fellow they were cussing
two years ago.—Greensiboro Journal-
Herald.
Laundries and pressing establish
ments set a bad precedent when
they adopted a policy of restoring
lost buttons and mending frayed
trouser cuffs. Those little jobs were
formerly done by the wife. Now
she says: ‘Oh, the laundry will take
care of that.”—Dawson News.
Some idea of the progress Geor
gia is making in livestock produc
tion may be gained from the state
ment that there were more hogs in
Georgia on January Ist than there
were in Nebraska, and Georgia is
just getting a good start in livestock
production.—Tifton Gazette.
Reports indicate a bumper crop of
blackberries this month, unless a
more serious drouth develops. A
more generous and widespread enjoy
ment of such delicacies as black
berry pies, jelly and the like at this
time at normal cost will have its
effect on the old h. c. o. I.—Cairo
Messenger.
A Chicago man, suing his wife for
divorce, told the judge that his wife’s
mother dropped by his house one
afternoon 25 years ago to go up town
with her daughter to help her select
a hat and has been there ever since.
He complained that he thought that
this was too long for two women to
take in buying a hat.—Valdosta
Times.
In Cincinnati a young husband
was convicted of obtaining money
under false pretenses. He was giv
en a probation sentence. The judge
told his wife, who was in court,
that he expected her to keep the
husband on the straight and narrow
path and that she had the co' t’s
permission to administer a good
licking if he strayed. She promised
to wield the strap if needed. —The
Valdosta Times.
Retribution always steps in when
the fellow who patronizes an un
| ethical price cutter finds his own
■ business going to pieces when his
customers desert him for a price cut
i ter. —Fitzgerald Herald.
The modern girl gets a good laugh
i when she hears how the old-fashioned
' girl had to stand under the mistletoe
: to get kissed. —Telfair Enterprise.
Instead of envying the other fel
low’s success it might be well to study
his methods and take a few lessons.
: —Dalton Citizen.
People in this country, who com
plain about high taxes, should try
Great Britain for a while. The gas
oline tax there has been raised to
eighteen cents a gallon and the in
come tax to 27 1-2 per cent. The
little fellow will not be hit by the
income tax increase, but he will con
tribute his share in other ways. Great
Britain is preparing for the impend
ing war in Europe and must have
the money to buy supplies—Tifton
Gazette.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS. BLAKELY, GEORGIA
HEAD FIRST VS.
HEART FIRST
(By LEE S. TRIMBLE)
That boy or man who has
missed the thrilling experience
of “the old swimming hole” in
the country, has been denied
one of life’s boons. No steam
heated, chlorinated, regulated
swimming pool can ever mean
quite the same.
When the warm sun of
spring has tempered both air
and water, country boys hear
the call. Down the path they
run, Indian file, shedding
garments as they go. By the
time they reach the banks, not
a stitch of clothing remains on
any, and they plunge in like
so many startled bullfrogs.
“The last one in is a nigger
baby”, is a taunt to stimulate
the laggard.
The timid fellow who does
not want to go in head first
is in for it. Jeers, insults, and
cold water are thrown at him
with enthusiasm. He may test
the temperature of the water
with an explanatory toe, but
some imp will slip out of the
water, up the stream, and com
ing up behind, shove the “sis
sy” in to fall with an ungrace
ful splash.
The best way to meet most
of Life’s tests is head first. “He
who hesitates is lost”, is more
than a mere saying. It is a
fundamental principle, since
Fortune saves her choicest
favors for the bold and ag
gressive.
Os course, mistakes are
made this way. Some daring
diver will strike a submerged
log or a sand bank if unac
quainted with the pool. Many
a headache follows too hasty
action, but the best applause
goes to those who step forth
and try boldly.
We have been speaking of
material things. In trying to
win promotion, working for
championship honors, or seek
ing to sell merchandise, hit the
line hard to win.
But in matters of friendship,
or love, or of religion, the head
first method will not serve. In
these, heart first is the better
way. The deepest experiences
of life are not won through
headwiork. The love that
makes a home, the enjoyment
of music, delight in nature and
devotion to the beautiful—
none of these are subject to
logic, nor can they be forced.
In some things, head first; in
others, heart first.
o
While the administration of Pres
ident Franklin I). Roosevelt has been
severely criticized by opponents of
his policies, it is generally conceded
that a vast majority of the people
approve his administration. He has
been called the great humanitarian,
because he sympathizes with the ■
people who are not classed among
the wealthy, and his every effort has
been to improve their condition.—
Sandersville Progress.
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Cancer, Ancient Malady
Unquestionably the most sinister
disease, which clings tenaciously to
mankind is cancer. It has haunted
the human race since the dawn of
history. Napoleon and thousands of
world characters succumbed to this
disease. It may happen anywhere
from childhood to old age; may at
tack any portion of the body; prince
and pauper are not immune to its
ravages; and it is common among
all races of men.
Cancer Can Be Prevented
Education as to the dangers of
cancer and its early treatment at the
hands of qualified medical men. will
do much to reduce the death rate.
It is not hereditary and not con
tageous. It thrives on ignorance and
must be fought with knowledge. It
can easily be prevented. Scrupulous
cleanliness of the skin, all parts of
the body, the mouth and the genital
organs is essential if one would be
free of cancer. Slow eating, avoid
ing too hot or too cold foods, alco
holic drinks of high concentration,
moderation in everything, especially
in the use of tobacco also prevent
A HALF CENTURY AGO TODAY
Some Things of Interest That Happened
Fifty Years Ago.
(Excerpts from Early County News
of May 10, 1888.)
DR. T. M. HOWARD is down to
Cedar Springs this week.
* * *
ATTRACTIVE improvements are
being made on the residence of Mrs.
Mollie J. Smith, on Howard Landing
street.
* * *
MRS. HARRIET FULLER, of
Smithville, is the guest of the
family of Rev. T. K. Leonard.
♦ * *
HON. W. C. SHEFFIELD was up
from Cedar Springs Tuesday.
* * *
MRS. GEORGE HERRING has re
turned to her home in Thomasville
after a visit to relatives in Blakely.
* * *
MISS ALICE EWELL has return
ed from a visit to Fort Gaines.
* ♦ ♦
MR. R. W. DAVIS was over from
Calhoun County Tuesday.
* * *
MISS ANNIE BEAUCHAMP, of
Bluffton, is the guest of Mrs. W. C.
Cook.
* * *
SUPERVISOR Poole and Road
Master Evans, of the Central Rail
road, were down on an inspection of
the Columbia Extension last week.
* * *
THE unprecendented demand for
corn in this county is becoming alarm
ing and is to be greatly regretted.
How long will so many of our farm
ers continue to get their supplies
from western granaries and smoke
houses? (Well they have continued
it for 50 years).
cancer. Do not keep a pipe always
stuck in the corner of the mouth, for
this frequently produces lip cancer.
General Grant died of cancer
brought about by the excessive use
of tobacco. See your doctor twice a
year and have him examine you from
head to foot. If a lump or a sore de
velops on any part of the body and
does not disappear within a week,
consult your physician.
Causes of Skin Cancer
Cancers of the skin, which are
relatively common, quickly yield to
treatment. Irritation of any portion
of the body leads to cancer. The
natives of India suffer greatly from
lip and tongue cancer because they
carry day and night a wad of betel
nut between their gums and lip.
Japanese frequently have cancer of
the esophagus, due to drinking very
hot tea. In Kashmir, natives carry
during the cold season, a fire basket
suspended from the neck over the
abdomen, filled with hot charcoal,
on which they rest their hands, to
keep from freezing, in that bleak
region. Most of them later develop
cancer of the abdominal wall, due to
the heat of this fire basket.
THE DEATH of Mrs. Polly
Smith, wife of “Uncle” Sammie
Smith, is chronicled in The News this
week. She was 86 years old.
* * *
DR. JOS. H. HAND, of Baker
County, has located in Blakely for
the practice of medicine.
♦ * *
HENRY GRADY, Jim Smith’s
chubby little boy, in calling for some
English peas at the dinner table the
other day, asked his mother to “div
me some of dem Chinaberries.”
There’s quite a similarity in ap
pearance, little Grady.
* * *
MESSRS. Wm. S. Bush and T. B.
Duce, of Miller County, were in town
this week.
♦ ♦ ♦
MR. J. W. ALEXANDER, JR., is
making some additions to his resi
dence on South Main street.
* * *
FINE RAINS have fallen through
out all this section the past week.
* * *
MRS. A. H. COOK, of Anniston,
Ala., is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. N. Kilgore.
* * *
CEDAR SPRINGS NEWS, by E.
H. Kellum, says: “Mr. Lam Peacock,
of Jackson County, Fla., was the
guest of Dr. J. H. Crozier this week
. . Rev. S. R. Weaver preached at the
Methodist church last Sunday. . .Mr.
C. S. Liddon, of Neil’s Landing, Fla.,
was a visitor here Friday. . .Mrs.
Stegall, of Miller County, was a visi
tor here Sunday. . .Messrs. Burrell
and James Brink Roberts attended
the picnic at Cliffton last week.”
TOMORROW
A FRANK PARKER
FEAR fanaticism
Dictators are always beset by the
fear that the people whom they rule
will learn the truth, and discover
that they have been fed on lies.
Shortly after the Nazis took pos
session of Austria they began to
“purge” the national library in
Vienna of every book which con
tained any truths contrary to the
“Aryan” doctrines of Naziism. One
of the largest and most valuable col
lections of books in the world is be
ing destroyed in order ta conceal the
truths of history and science from
future generations.
Nothing like that has happened
since the year 641, when the Moham
medans under Caliph Omar I be
gan their march of conquest west
ward from Arabia, which nearly re
sulted in the conquest of all Europe.
In Alexandria, Egypt, was the larg
est library in the world, and the city
was the world’s center of learning
and culture. The Arabs took the
city, and the commanding general
asked the Caliph what he should do
with the contents of the great li
brary. Omar replied that if the books
conformed to the teachings of Mo
hammed they were unnecessary,
since all needed truth was contained
in the Koran, while if they were con
trary to the Koran they should be
destroyed anyway. So the whole
great library was burned. No one
will ever know what priceless rec
ords of history and human culture
were lost to the world.
* * *
HISTORY .... of fallacies
To those who know no history,
the present is full of terrors for the
future. The student of history knows
that every economic fallacy and all
of the political methods by which
governments try to counteract de
pressions have their parallels in his
tory, and that eventually the world
will discard the quack remedies and
right itself by returning to the in
exorable laws of economics.
There are twenty-one distinct
civilizations known to historians. Os
those, fourteen are known only by
their ruins. They perished, in every
instance, because their leaders either
tried to tamper with economic laws
or attempted to take in too much
territory. The seven civilizations
which have survived have lasted be
cause there has been no suppression
of learning. Their people have had
free access to truth, and truth always
prevails in the long run, though it
may take centuries.
Three great civilizations today are
on the historic road to destruction.
They are following the same routes
which their vanished predecessors
took. They can suppress truth for a
few generations, perhaps, and inflict
great damage on the rest of the
world while they last, but in the end
their destruction is inevitable.
* * *
CONQUERORS . . . doomed
Alexander, Genghis Khan, Julius
Caesar, Omar, Napoleon are famous
names in history. Each tried to dom
inate the world, or so much of it
as he could conquer. Each one of
them believed that he had a superior
form of civilization which he was
destined to impose upon the rest of
the world. Each succeeded —for a
while. But what is left of their am
bitions now but ruins?
The empires those leaders created
have vanished. Alexander’s Mace
donian empire, the Mongol empire
of Asia, Caesar’s Roman empire,
Omar’s Mussulman empire. Napo
leon’s Franco-Italian empire have
been dismembered, partitioned, most
of them have vanished completely.
Some fell apart the moment their
rulers died.
A thousand years from now his
torians will set the names of Hitler,
of Mussolini and of Lenin alongside
those great historical failures. Their
successors may carry on for a while,
as Stalin is carrying on in Russia,
but their efforts are doomed to
failure because they are based upon
force and the suppression of truth.
* * *
TRUTH will prevail
What defeated the conquerors of
history and will defeat the con
querors of the present time? There
is only one answer. Truth, and the
reaction of the human spirit to ele
mental truth. Through all of the
conquests by force, the suppression
of truth, the efforts of conquerors to
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