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Reduce the Acreage.
A. Taylor, president of the
National (iiiuiors' Association, writ
ing upon tin* al*>v<* subject says:
1 have received so many letters
endorsing my efforts for a reduction
in acreage from nearly every section
of the South that 1 have decided to
o mtinue the work and hy request
write another article on similar
lines that will h<“ carried by the
Southern weekly papers all during
this month so that every planter
will have a chance to read it. Cot
ton for Oetoln-r delivery sold this
week for 8 cents per pound. Can
you produce it at a profit at this
price? No. Then in order to get
a profit on what you raise this sea
son you must plant less than you
intended planting at fir-4. Reports
on the acreage issued so far show
that the acreage will he about 1 p< r
cent larger than last year. This is
prohahly due to the new farmers
that have settled in Oklahoma and
West lexas putting in so much new
land. We must more than offset
this increase hy reducing in the rest
of the belt.
1 again state that the main cause
for the decline in prices is lack of
confidence caused hy the fear of a
large acreage which means, with
good weather conditions, a large
crop and even lower prices than at
present. Do you want to grow a
crop at an actual loss? If not re
duce your acreage; then if your
neighbor persists in planting a large
acreage and you have to sell your
crop at a loss, you lose les-- than he.
if hy reducing you add SHOO,(XX),OCX I
to the wealth of the Suith, you will
not only receive a part of this, but
you call feel that you did your part
to add to the prosperity of the
country.
Is it gn<><l business to plant a
crop where there is no profit in it?
No. Then Id every reader at once
plant part of'hi.s present aereage in
tended for cotton in some feed crop,
or let the land lie idle for one sea
son, as you can get more money for
the crop grown on the part you do
cultivate. If you have it already
planted do not work it out as it will
he labor thrown away.
“Which do you prefer? To plant
your present acreage and get from
7 to s cents per pound, or red nee it
and get 11 to 12 cents and possibly
higher. The present contemplated
acreage and good weather means a
return to the old days of cheap cot
ton of ten years ago, while a reduc
ed acreage means a continuance of
the prosperity of the past few years,
“Let every planter that reads,
this at once make up his mind that
he will not he the cause of Wall
street bears fixing the price for your
crop as they will do with a large
Crop. Goto work at once to reduce
your own acreage and see as many
of your neighbors as possible at. once
and get a united action in this mat
ter, as this is the only way. we can
be independent and prosperous.
“I urge every merchant and
banker throughout the .South to ad
vise their customers to reduce their
acreage, as it means a loss to you
as well as the planter, to return to
the old days of low prices again. It
will pay you to write a circular let
ter and send it to every planter you
have dealings with, urging a reduc
tion in acreage. Don't delay, but
get busy, as there is no time to
lose. We must have a reduction in
acreage to save the South. It is as
much your duty as mine to help in
this work. J g<-t nothing for it.
“I again urge the members of the
Farmers : Union and Southern Cot
ton Association to work together for
a reduction in acreage which means
much higher prices for the balance
of this crop and all of the next one.
as well as an # influence on future
crops- J want to hear from every
stetjpn of the belt as to what you
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EXTRACTS fROM BROWN S CARD.
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When Joe Drown writes a card to
the people of Georgin it can't be
said that he in dealing in ancient
history or dead campaign issues.
.Joseph wants to know “what's the
matter with Hannah.” We pub
lish below a few of Ins remarks;
“When lie (Hoke Smith) was
elected, the state was at the Hood*
tide of prosperity; capital was en
tering her gates by the millions;
wages were at their highest; every
dinner pail was full; the states af
fairs were being economically ad
ministered; the tax rate was being
annually lowered; every factory had
more orders than it e mid fill; there
was a elanmr from the mountains
to the sen for the skilled as well as
ordinary labor; cotton was bringing
a price in some instances commen
surate with its valu“.
“Why is it that countless thous
ands of laborers arc idle, though
seeking work? \\ hy is it that pub
lic and private improvements have
stopped? Why is it that capital
shuns the gates of Georgia / Why
is it that stagnation and deprivation
have invaded every channel of bus
iness apd commerce? Why is it
that peoph can not sell and dare
not buy? Why is it that foreign
capital, fearful of the methods and
manner of administering the laws
ot our state, prefers the vaults of
the bank to its legitimate invest
ment in the best and fairest state
of the union?
“I want to s e tie- prosperity of
the state restored. 1 want the man
who is willing to work to find it ac
cessible to his hand. 1 want the
mills and factories of (ieorgia to
clamor again for laborers and arti
sans to till orders that ever-ine, eas
ingly multiply.
“While, if elected, 1 shall insist
! upon the fair and just regulation of
all public utility corporations, 1
want foreign and domestic capital
treated alike, and placed upon a
plane of perfect security and equal
ity.
“1 want the dinner pail once
mope filled.
“I want a kindlier, friendlier re
lationship between labor and capi
tal/ mutual acknowledgement of
the rights of each, and the full rec
ognition that prosperity for one can
i.4 exist when adversity beclouds
the other.
“Let us on June 4th serve notice
on those who trifle with the people
for selfish purposes of their own po
litical advancement, that their reign
in (ieorgia is ended.
“Then let us live quietly in peace,
in good will, honestly, God-fearing,
and dealing to all absolute and ex
act justice."
A GOOD NAM!.
Commenting on the death of an
aged negro recently, The Rome
Tribune says:
Solomon never said a wiser thing,
than that a good name was rather
to be chosen than great riches.
Wealth is beyond the reach of many.
Indeed it can not be hoped for by
most of us, whose lots are cast in
humble sphere. Rut no matter how
humble that sphere may he, a good
name may be obtained by an honest
life.
There is a lesson for all of us in
the incident that will happen this
afternoon when six white men will
-bear to the grave the hotly of an
aged negro. Born in slavery, reared
perhaps in ignorance, old "l neb
Dick," had none of those ad van
tag* s which others possess, but think
-j lightly of, as to waste them.
Vet :d the last, when the things
that really count are seen in their
true light, the fact that he had so
hw.d as to die possessed of a ‘good
t warv. A slight "s-**-.!* Vt
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fO PREVENT BRYAN'S NOMINATIOM.
The American Press Association
lias made an offer to the w< < kly pa
pers to furnish them free of charge.,
expressage prepaid, two columns per
week of matter favoring the nomina
tion of Govorner Johnson as the
democratic candidate for the pres
idency. This offer is made to all
pipers which will accept it.
The offer was mailed from New
York, but it is explained that the
plates will be shipped to newspapers
which accept the offer from the as
s Nation's nearest, office, of which
it lias a dozen or more located in
the centers of as many districts.
As there arc many thousands of
weekly newspapers, and as this
matter is to he furnished in metal
plates, it is seen that this offer is
one which entails heavy cost. The
qm stion is, who foots these bills?
Not the Press Association, which
is merely a commercial publishing
enterprise, and is doing this work
for the money there is in it. Not
Governor Johnson, for he is opposed
to a man seeking the nomination,
and besides is not believed to be
financially able to stand such heavy
expense. But if not these, who then
does spend so much money to secure
the nomination of Governor John
son ?
Whoever it is has headquarters in
New York, and of course must be
greatly interested in securing John
son’s nomination. This much is cer
tain. Now who or what interest
centered in New York is so much
concerned to have Governor John
son nominated, and why ? Augusta
Herald. _
Too Much For One Wife.
A negro called at the preacher s
residence and asked: “ Bout how
much will you charge me to marry
me, suh?
“Well,'" said the preacher, “1
usually get live dollars."
"l a’, boss," exclaimed the ne
gro, "1 ain't gwine to marry but
one woman!"
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Announcements.
For Congress.
To the Voters of the Ninth District:
1 announce myself a candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination, to the 6ist Congress, subject
to the action of the voters in the primary June
4lh. I most respectfully request of ail the peo
ple, their support, and trust each individual in
the District will feel a measure of the responsi
bility of my election, for no man ever worked
mre faithfully and earnestly for the people of
the Ninth District individually and collectively,
than 1 have, and I shall continue to do the same
il elected. It is necessary for every man to reg
ister in order to vote. Very Respectfully,
Thus. M. Bull.
Solicitor.
I hereby-n bounce as a candidate for
the office of Solicitor General, election
to be held June 4th next.
S. J. Tribble.
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for Solicitor General of the Western Cii
cuit, comprising the counties of Gwin
nett, Walton, Jackson, Oconee, Banks
and Franklin, subject to the. Democratic
State Executive Committee. 1 will
deeply appreciate the support of the
people of the v irciut.
Clifford Walker,
Monroe, Ga.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of solicitor-general of the West
ern Circuit, composed of the counties of
Gwinnett Walton, Oconee, tlarke, Jack
son, Banks and Franklin, on the Macon
Democratic platform and subject to
the Democratic primary to be held in
KjOS. i will appreciate the support of rny
fellow-citizens of the circuit.
M D 1 RWIN
bawrenceville. Ga.
For Representative.
With assurances of profound grati
tude to the people of Jackson county
for their past support, i most respect
fully announce myself a candidate for
re-election to the House of Representa
tives, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary on July 31.
John N. Holder.
To tlm People of Jackson County:
You have honored me as your repre
sentarrive heretofore, for which 1 ex
press to you ray profound gratitude
and assure vou it has been highly ap
preciated. It is one of the greatest
pleasures of my life to serve the peo
ple; really and indeed 1 want to be your
servant and 1 th irefore, announce my
self a candidate for Representative
from this county, subject to the demo
cratic primary on July 31. and ask your
most hearty support, and solicit any
suggestions in the way of legislation
for the interes of the county, that 1 may
be able to carry out your wishes. 1
think our aim should be for the welfare
and upbuilding of the county and if
elected, will do my best to carry out
your wishes. Respectfully,
L. G. Hardman.
Ordinary.
I herebv announce myself a candidate
for Ordinary of Jacks, n >. ounty, subject
to the Democratic primary. Respect
fully, James A. WiLLs.
Jefferson. Ga.
To the voters of Jackson county: I
hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of Ordinary of Jac son county,
subject to the Democratic primary elec
tion to l>e held July 31. 1908. at and will
appreciate your support, j his March 12,
Y9GS. ’ James L. Williamson.
To the voters of Jackson county: I
hereby' announce myself a candidate for
the otfice of Ordinary of.Jackson county,
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Ftr Clerk.
To the voters of Jackson county: I
most respectfully announce myself a
candidate for re-election to the office of
k lerk of tho Superior < ouit of Jackson
county, subject to the Democratic pri
mary to be held July 31, 1908. '1 hank
ing you for your past suffrage, I earnest
ly solicit your support. Respectfully,
S. J. Nix.
for Sheriff.
I most respectfully announce myself
a candsdate for re-election for the office
of Sheriff of Jackson county, subject to
the Democratic primary July 31.
B. ri. COLLIER.
For ireasurer.
T respectfully uinounce myself a can
didate ior re-election to the office of
treasurer of Jackson county, subject to
the Democratic primary of July 31st.
Geo. W. Bailey.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of sheriff of Jackson
county, subject to the rules of the pri
mary election to be held July 31, 1908,
and earnestly solicit the support of all
the qualified voters of the county and
will appreciate the same. Respectful
'y, J. P. Kelly.
Tax Collector.
To the voters of Jackson county I re
spectfully announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the office of Tax Col
lector of Jackson county, subject to the
Democratic primarv on July 31. 1908.
W. T. Appleby^
For Tax Receiver _
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for re-election to the office of
Tax Receiver of Jackson County, sub
ject to the Democratic primary on July
31, 1908. N. B. Lord.
Chairman County Commissioner.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Chairman of Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues of Jackson county,
subject to Democratic primary July 31.
W. A. Carter! 1
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the chairmanship of the board
of commissioners of roads and revenues
of Jackson county, subject to the Demo
cratic primary election of July 31, I9OX.
If elected I shall give my time strictly
to county affairs. L. M. Dadisman.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for Chairman of Commissioners of
Roads and Revenues of Jackson county,
subject to Democratic primary.
H. C. Ba'rnett.
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the Chairmanship of Board
of Commissioners of Roads and Reve
nues of Jackson county, subject to the
action of the primary on July 31. If
elected I will devote my entire time to
the duties of the office.
A. R. Braselton.
To the voters of Jackson county: 1
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners of Roads and Reve
nues of Jackson county, subject to the
primary election of July 31, 1908.
.j. M, Haynie.
GWINNETT COUNTY.
FOR ORDINARY. ,
1 hereby announce myself a candidate
for Ordinary of Gwinnett county, sub
ject to the Democratic primary on June
4th. I promise to faithfully discharge
the duties of the office, if elected. In
addition to ray claims, which J shall try
to present to the people face to face,
I’ll ask the county to consider the clamife
UpgiTihanrt.-eicresi>, bus.