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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1914)
Have You Poultry Troubles ? Cure the liver and you cure the bird. Nearly all poultry troubles are due to a disordered liver. Thousands of poultry raisers who use it all year round to keep their flocks in good health, highly recommend Daa TVflfl STOCK & POULTRY D cc l/ ct MEDICINE It’s a Liver Medicine. Also a strengthlng Tonic. Weekly Editors Conclude Session (Continued from Page 1.) entertainment was provided. Upon arrival the editors were taken in special cars to the Uni versity campus and a short ses sion was held in the chapel. There a few brief talks were made. Then the visitors were guests at a barbecue served at the State Normal School. Later they were shown the State Col lege of Agriculture buildings and grounds. At 4:30 the press par ty returned to Commerce, full of praise for beautiful, classical, hospitable Athens. Wednesday evening a large re ception had been planned on the lawn of I)r. L. G. Hardman, hut rain made necessary the change of plans and the meeting was held in the Ellida theater instead. Governor John M. Slaton spoke on “Georgia, the Empire State.” Mr. W. G. Sutlive of the Savan- PRICE HAS FINE RECORD; IS A PRACTICAL FARMER KT /'CjfjjjJH fit J. D. PRICE. paragomeut to tiny of my predecessors, wluit the department has done under my administration the past twelve months. As Commissioner of Agriculture, my duties have involved the in spection and regulation of the sale of fertilizers, illuminating oils and gasoline; carrying out the provisions and requirements of the pure food and pure feed laws; the work of a department of animal husband ry with an expert veterinarian in charge, and the far-reaching activi ties of the State Department of Entomology. During the first FIVE months of the present year 11,109 samples of fertilizers were taken, an increase of 1,584 samples, as compared with the ENTIRE year of 1913. Of this number 2,672 were of the “special” kind, in which reports of analyses are sent direct to the farmer in order that he may know the results before the official bulle tin is issued; and this number exceeded by 1,035 the total number of special samples taken in any previous season, meaning that more than 1,000 more farmers were given the advantage of special reports on their fertilizer purchases. I have turned into the State Treasury to be used for the education of the farmer boys and girls of Georgia more money than has ever been turned in by the State Department of Agriculture for a similar period. During the year ending June 30, 1914, we have analyzed 1,196 sam ples of foods, feedstuffs and drugs. Results of analyses have in every instance been sent to both manufacturer and consumer. The work accomplished by the State Entomologist, the State Veteri narian and the State Oil Inspector in their respective departments, has been equally notable and a full account of it is given in my annual report to the Governor. 1 am urging and shall continue to urge the enactment of legislation that will strengthen the work of the department and render more effect ive existing laws relative to pure foods, feedstuffs, fertilizers and pre vention of infection to plants and animals. It Is my desire to have the Department of Agriculture render in creasingly active and effective aid in the development of this, one of the greatest agricultural sections in the world. I am confident that Uie scope and usefulness of the department can be steadily increased along all lines, and to this end 1 pledge my earnest and faithful service in the event you give me your endorsement at the polls on August 19th. In addition to the record of what the department has accomplished during my administration, there are three points in my personal record which, I believe, bear directly on the issue in this primary: I am the only candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture who has always been an organized Democrat and can point to a record of life long loyalty to the party. I am the only candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture who is not and has never been connected with any fertilizer or guano company. I am the only candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture who is a practical farmer. I have farmed all my life and I derive my living from the farm. The law which created the Department of Agriculture ex pressly states that the Commissioner must be a "practical farmer.” Both on my personal record, therefore, and on the record of what the department has accomplished during the past year, I ask your sup port at the polls on August 19. and pledge you my earnest and faith ful service in the event I am re-elected. (Signed) J- I>. PR^E. Commissioner of Agriculture. nah Press had for his subject “Memoriam.” Other speakers included Jesse Mercer, Col. L. A. Nix, Clifford Grubbs, Mrs. John N. Holder, Dr. L. G. Hard man. Hon. John N. Holder pre sided at that meeting, President McCutchen being ill. At the close of the meeting the visitors were presented to Governor and Mrs. Slaton. Thursday morning the press party entrained for Tallulah Falls. There a barbecue elegant in every appointment was served. Later the visitors were shown over the great hydro-electric plant, the greatest east of the Rocky Mountains. The enter tainment at Tallulah, as at Corn mere was hospitable and brilliant. Thursday night was spent at Clayton in Rabun county. The scenery there is beautiful and inspiring. Friday a barbecue was served the editors by the people of Clayton, after which the party broke up and returned home or lingered for a few days To the People of Georgia: I want you to know that I am a candidate for re-election as Com missioner of Agriculture. In view of the fact that the duties of my office make it impossible for me to get into every county of the State, I take this opportunity of appealing to you for your endorsement and base my plea solely on what has been done by the Depart ment during my administration. I am a practical farmer and have fol lowed this occupation all my life. It was natural, therefore, that I should feel a keen interest in the problems con fronting the farmers of Georgia. I went into the Department with an ambi tion to be of practical service to the thousands of Georgians engaged in agri culture, stock raising and similar pursuits. Let me tell you briefly, without dis- ADVERTISEMENT. Bee Dee STOCK <S POULTRY MEDICINE is a splendid cure lor liver trouble, roup and chicken cholera. Given regularly with the ieed, in small doses, it also makes an excellent tonic. F. j. Stowe, Purcell, Okla. 25c, 50c and sl. per can. At your dealer’s. P. B. 5 HISTORY OF MACON AND BRUNSWICK RAILROAD SALE Old Paper Shows Hon. S. F. Smith Favored Ex tending State Road Editor Progress:—As the re leasingof the state road is a much discussed question and has been brought into the gubernatorial race, and we have even heard it mentioned in connection with the present race for representative in our county, if you think it would be of interest to your read ers you may reproduce the en closed article written by my hon ored father to the Middle Geor gia Argus Jan. 29, 1879. This letter is no doubt the first thing ever published on the sub ject and is self explanatory. Time has only confirmed my father’s wisdom and foresight in contending that the state should build this extension and own the road from Chattanooga to the sea, instead of selling the Macon and Brunswick railroad which the state then owned, and allow- in the mountains. Commerce is one of the pret tiest little cities in the state. Its citizens are the most hospitable to be found in the country and absolutely nothing was left un done that would add to the pleas ure and comfort of the visitors. During the press convention bus iness was suspended and the people of the entire city wel comed the editors with a cordial ity that knew no bounds. The visitors left Commerce with re gret but will be eager to return. Officers of the Georgia Weekly Press Association, whose by-laws were changed so as to admit daily papers to membership, in clude: President, P. T. McCutchen, Franklin. Vice president, J. C. McAu liffe, Milledgeville. Vice president, J. A. Perry, LaGrange. Vice president, Paul T. Har ber, Commerce. Recording secretary, C. E. Benns, Butler. Corresponding secretary, H. M. Stanley, Atlanta. Treasurer, J. J. Howell, Cuth bert. Constipation, if Neglected, Causes Serious Illness Constipation, if neglected, leads to almost innumerable complica tions affecting the general health. |G^>| years, and at times became so bad I would become unconscious. I have been found In that condition many times. Physicians did not seem to be able to do me any good. I would become weak and for days at a time could do no work. Not long ago I got a box of Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets, and after using them found I had never tried anything that acted in such a mild and effective manner. I believe I have at last found the remedy that suits my case." Thousands of people are sufferers from habitual constipation and while possibly realizing something of the danger of this condition, yet neglect too long to employ proper curative measures until serious ill ness often results. The advice of all physicians is, “keep your bowels clean," and it’s good advice. Dr. Miles’ Laxative Tablets are sold by all druggists, at 25 cents a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory, your money is returned. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, lit* Many cases of typhoid fever, appendicitis and other severe dis eases are trace able to prolonged clogging of the bowels. Regard th e effects o f constipation, C. E. Ayers, 6 Sabin St., Montpelier, Vt., says: “I was afflicted with constipation and biliousness for ing the company that bought it to parcel the state road from At lanta to Chattanooga, as a sub sequent legislature did do. Respectfully, S. K. Smith. Butts County Ga., Jan. 29. 1879. Editor Argus: —Please allow me space to say to your readers, that from observation on the sub ject, I am of the opinion that the connection of the Macon and Brunswick railroad with the Wes tern and Atlantic road is the grandest scheme now open to the people of Georgia and believing thus. I shall use all my energy and exert all my influence in the general assembly at its meeting in July to secure the passage of an act for the connection of sai 1 roads. This may seem somewhat strange to many of your readers who know that I have always op posed state aid to railroads, and will now explain by saying that lam yet opposed to aiding any private individuals or corpo rations. lam not opposed to the state aiding herself in an enter prise that will add much to her already great wealth by enhanc ing the value of her property and the taxable property of her citi zens; besides we should feel proud as Georgians to have her sea board linked by an iron chain to her mountain border. There are many reasons why this should be accomplished. First the Western and Atlantic road under the efficient mange ment of ex-Governor Joseph E. Brown that now drops its month ly installments into the lap of the treasury would be enhanced in value and so would the Macon and Brunswick road which now belongs to the state. Second, the land along these lines would rise in value suffi ciently for the increase of the taxes to pay in a few years for completing the connection. Third, the financial interest of citizens along the line to be com pleted from Macon to Atlanta would be greatlv enhanced as well as the cities of Macon and Atlanta. Besides the enhance ment of property, the people would have the benefit of- a com peting line. The plan for the enterprise, though not original with me, commends itself to every thought ful mind as being the most prac tical and more easy of accom plishment than any other enter prise ever contemplated in the state—owing to the many advan tages at the control of the state. The cost of construction will be a mere song compared to the usual cost of building railroads, as the state has control of the convict labor which could be used in grading and consequently the cost for this part of the work would only be the cost of board, tools and the hiring of guards. The ties could be brought over the Brunswick road from the in exhaustible pine forests along the line at a very little cost. The state has the rolling stock on the other roads sufficient for the en tire line, and therefore the prin cipal and main expense would be the cost of the iron which would be insignificant when compared to the great benefit to be derived from it. The distance from Ma con to Atlanta by railroad is 103 miles, and by this it would only be 88 miles, and passing along the Ocmulgee it would open up to the capitalists as fine water power as can be found in the world. The road when once completed and in operation could be judi-j ciously leased out in the same PROFESSIONAL CAROS J. THREATT MOORE, Attorney At Law. Office in Crum Building, Jackson : : Georgia, Will practice in all the Courts. c. I—<• REDIVIA.IN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Carter-Warthen Building, JACKSOIy, GA. R. GUNTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Jackson - - Georgia. Office over Jackson Drug Company Residence phone 9—Office phone 62. DR. O. LEE CHESNUTT DENTIST Office in New Commercial Building back of Farmers’ Bank. Residence Phone No. 7. DR. JOEL B. WATKINS, V. M. D., Jackson, Ga. Office at Leach & Co.’s stables. Of fice phone 44; residence 151. All calls promptly answered. $100,000.00 TO LOAN on farm lands. Rea sonable rate of interest. See me before you borrow any money on your farm. W. E. Watkins. Professional Piano Tuning, Regulating & Repairing. First Class Work Guaranteed. Drop Card and I’ll Call. J. T. MAYO Jackson, Ga. DR. J. A. JARRELL Physician and Surgeon Office Mulberry street. Residence phone 152-2 —Office 152-3. Jackson : : : Georgia. DR. GHAS. R. EITEL Osteopathic Physician HOURS 9 TO 5 Harkness Building, Jackson, Ga. AUTO SERVICE Call 3003 when you have a trip to make. Prompt and cour teous service. Care ful, reliable driver. Rates reasonable. L. A. CAWTHON, Jackson, Ga. way as is the Western and At lantic, and the rental would soon liquidate the debt. If I can be instrumental in securing to the citizens of Georgia so great a public benefit, I will fefel that I have to a certain extent recipro cated the favor of a generous constituency who so kindly be stowed upon me a public trust. Whether this grand result will be accomplished in the next assem bly or not, is more than I can say: but at any rate there will be a determined effort for its ac complishment in the next assem bly in July, and if with success. I will then retire from office with a consciousness that I have in some way paid the debt of grati tude due to the public. S. F. Smith.
