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BARNESVIIXE NEWS-GAZETTE B. H. HARDY, Editor Subscription, $1.60 Year BARNESVILLE, GA. FEBRUARY 12, 1925. EDITORIAL NOTES. Judge G. Ogden Persons, of For syth, judge of the Flint circuit, made an exceedingly strong and impressive address in Macon last Sunday to one of the men’s classes in one of Ma con’s Sunday Schools, which the News-Gazette is publishing as it ap peared in the Macon Telegraph, with the hope that it will make its im pression on the people of Umar county. Judge Persons goes to the very root of the situation, which is that of character for the individual citizen ,as the solution of the prob lems of the present generation as they are involved in the proper ob servance and enforcement of law, without which no community or coun try can be really prosperous and happy. Until the citizenship of any given community, or county or state by precept and example stands for and illustrates the law of the land, the basis of all progress, there can be no permanent prosperity and civilization will not be much removed from primitive savagery. And Judge Persons has performed a real service in so forcefully presenting the fun damental basis for accomplishing the thing that seems so necessary at this time. Too many citizens, who pro claim themselves in favor of law, violate the law with impunity, when it runs contrary to their wishes or purposes, which brings law into dis repute. The statements which Judge Persons makes in the address should be thoroughly considered by every citizen who has the opportunity to read them. The time has come when people who deliberately violate our laws, particularly the laws which have been enacted for the moral benefit of the people, must receive the se verest penalties which the law pro vides. There is no longer an excuse for continued violations of these laws and for the good of the country and especially the youth of the land those who nre guilty of doing those things which tend to break down our civilization and impede our progress must pay the penalty and be pre vented from doing further hurm. - O ——* It seems to have been a serious mistake that the farmers of Lamar county a year or two ago quit grow, ing hogs and poultry for co-operative selling, the plan which was begun so auspiciously then. It is true that prices went down temporarily but they are back up again and several car loads of hogs and chickens could be sold with profitable returns now, but there are apparently not suffi cient quantities in the county to make up car load lots, which is prob ably the only method of realizing much from the sales. It would doubtless be a good plan for our farmers to grow hogs yaaf by year for cooperative marketing. Of course just as it is with all other products, there will be fluctuations in prices, but if our people would persistently follow these lines of effort success would crown their work. As much as the word has been used, "diversi fied farming” is the plan that will bring prosperity, provided there is sufficient co-operation among the people who are engaged in the same industry’. Lamar county ought to industrious ly push the pecan industry until every farm has a reasonably good number of pecan trees of the stand ard and accepted varieties. There are great possibilities in the industry and this excellent nut grows almost to perfection in this section. Even a few trees around the home would be a wonderful help in supplying "pocket change” when perhaps other aources of income had been tempo rarily cut off. Sec that a number of pceaa trees are coming along around your home. They will he a source of pleasure and profit to you some day. The man who sticks to his job, using good judgment, and cutting out all unnecessary expense, will event ually be successful. After all the misfortunes of the past several years to our farmers and other business men which have brought discourage ment we can all confidently look for the era of "good times" to come again but only those will enjoy it who keep up the fight. Why quit now when this may be the very year we have been hoping for since the deflation period came upon us? We must fight this thing out. Do your best this year, beginning right now, if you have not already begun. One of the encouraging conditions at the beginning of this year’s opera tion is the spirit of conservatism which prevails much more generally than for several years. This is not as general as it should be perhaps but you hear much more of it than heretofore and it will count in re sults during the year. Scores of people have determined to cut down their expenses to the minimum and to work harder than they have been working. This will inevitably mean substantial improvement in our fi nancial situation. It is a good sign and points to increased prosperity for our county. If the farmers of Lamar county can contract now to dispose of the peppers and sweet potatoes which they may grow this year it would seem the part of wisdom for them to take all the acreage possible, each farmer planting some acreage in pep per, some in sweet potatoes, some in cotton and the usual amount of other products. Upon the crop conditions as they prevail at different seasons of the year will depend the success of each crop. If cotton fails, be cause of the boll weevil, which, of course, is possible, then maybe pep pers or sweet potatoes will save “the day,” affording a crop from which cash may be readily realized. By all means plant some cotton but it will be foolish to depend entirely on cotton for your success in farming operations this year, as the indica tions point to a hard fight with the boll weevil for this year. We must not fail in our farming operations during 1925 and we believe these suggestions are justified at this time in order that everybody may be warned against possible or probable failure and have attention called to what looks like a fine opportunity to diversify in a safe and very practical way. South America’s new transconti nental railroad will be completed within a year. ■. • Striped designs in lovely autumn colorings are a feature of the new flannels, which are ideal for children’s dresses or sport frocks. o —— First Baptist Arthur Jackson, Pastor. fitMi /y&r MEMBf# y ‘ That must mean me" Last Sunday was a great day with us. There were 215 in Sunday school and the preaching services were good. Splendid congregations at both morning and evening ser vices. People nre going to church better this year. And there is a fine spirit in all services. Have you caught the spirit yet? (let in line and be there next Sunday. We are especially delighted that so many children and young people are at tending the preaching sendees. And we are trying to give them something special. • Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach on "My Valentine.” This ought to be interesting to both old and young. The pastor will bring a message to the young people from this subject that should be of great value to them. And in the "Seeing Truth” series the subject will be "Taking the Heart Spots Away.” A red heart will be used to illustrate this subject. Let all the children stay for this service. Sunday night the pastor will preach on the "False and the True.” This is another illustrated sermon. And it will prove interesting to the children. It has in it a real lesson of value to all. It is well for us in going thru life to learn to distinguish between the false and the true and to be able to choose the true and re ject the false. The children have enjoyed the wonder element in the last two Sunday night messages. This message will also have the won * der element in it. Do not miss it. Sorry if you missed the one last Sun day night. * This week we are conducting a course in the Sunday School Normal Manual. There are about fifteen en rolled in this class. When this course is completed practically every officer and teacher in our Sunday school will hold the Normal Course Diploma. Others are now taking other books in the course and getting their seals. Some hold a Blue Seal Diploma. Fall in line and be an informed and ef ficient leader. The class meets every evening at 7:30 at the church. NOT COLD. BUT MEN Not gold, hut only men, can make A city great and strong; Men who for truth and honor's sake Stand fast and suffer long; Brave men who work while others sleep; Who dare while others fly— They build a city’s pillars deep And lift them to the sky. —George B. Irving. The prosperity of Bamesville and county depends more upon the men and women who live in it than upon any other contributing element. And the happiness of the people depends more upon what they are than upon what they possess— more upon what they do than what they get. A community with splen did cultured Christian people who are busily engaged in worthwhile pursuits is a good community in which to live. There are no better' people than the people in this city and county. We all acknowledge this to be true! Then if we are all doing what we know we ought to do, we shall certainly prosper and enjoy great happiness. There is just one thing that I would like to urge upon our people at this time: Co-operation. All of us working together for our city and county can bring far more to pass than just a few. Let the churches, the schools, the clubs, the business houses, the farmers, and the indi vidual in the home—let them all seek to work with his neighbor for the worthwhile thing that makes for the uplift and progress of the entire i community. This is the time for a pull and a pull together. It is a time for us to reverence all things that are sacred —the home—the churches—and the laws. It is a time for us to lend our support for better men, better morals—better citizenship and for a greater happi ness. Be and do better yourself and seize upon every opportunity to • boost along the fellow who is striv ing for the good. ■♦■ ■ - Fredonia Congregational A Church With A Living Message A. Constantine Adamz, B. D., Minister. Services Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15. Saturday, 2:00 P. M.—Worship and sermon. Subject, “A Plea for Progress.” Sunday, 10:00 A. M.—Church School, Mr. Frank 11. Bush, Supt. Sunday, 11:00 A. M. —Worship and sermon. Subject, “Jesus vs. the Theological Christ.” The pastor will speak at both ser vices. A cordial invitation is ex tended to all. IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILEY GOEN Wiley was born March 5, 1874, and on October 30, 1924, his life was taken. The sweet spirit of Wiley went to enter the portal of heaven. There to rest from all cares, but oh! how we miss him, no words can tell. While our hearts are burdened with sadness, dear Wiley’s spirit is burst ing in sunshine of the Heavenly Father’s presence and if he could speak, would say. "Don’t grieve for me. 1 am out of my troubles and am happy with Jesus.” His character was of the noblest and kindness, his Christian life was perfect. The earnest desire of his heart was to do right. No one could doubt that. His life is such a sweet consolation and blessing to our poor bleeding hearts. What words of cheer and comfort can we say in be half of his soul that he himself did not'prove. I shall never forget what he said a few days before he went away: “If I never see you again 5n this world, I am all right.” These words are such a comfort and bless ing to our hearts, for we know Wiley is at rest. Wiley’s heart had been burdened with care and trouble for a number of years, but he never complained or troubled others with it. He Wjis a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Methodist church for a number of years. There he has left a vacant place that the world cannot fill, but we shall meet acain. never to say good-bye. He was a good and prosperous farmer, good husband and father. We are so happy to know we didn’t wait until he was gone to tell him how much we would miss him. Every one who knew Wiley knew a peace ful, perfect man, "a model.” He has laid his burdens and trials down; Thou art gone, our precious loved one, Never more can thou return; Thou shall sleep a peaceful slum ber until the resurrection mom. The precious face we cannot see; The voice we know is still; Your place is vacant in our home And never can be filled. Dear Wiley is only sleeping! Then why be sad today? In God’s eternal keeping His soul is safe for aye. He leaves to mourn his going away his wife and four children, Chaney, James, Grace and Caroline. —A Loved One. WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING Springlike weather and a keen in terest in civic affairs attracted a large attendance at the regular meet ing of the Woman’s club at the club house February 4th, 2:30 P. M. The club house was bright and cheerful with pretty decorations. The committee on decorations never fails in its duty and always blends the charm of variety with artistic work. Mrs. L. A. Collier, the president, insists that business matters be dis cussed freely as they are presented which makes each member feel that she has a part in every transaction. Each month the minutes prove that something has been done. Mrs. J. A. Corry, secretary, is so accurate and inspiring in her records that the minutes might be regarded as minia ture chapters of history in the mak ing, of the city’s social, civic and educational life. The committee known as “Grade Mothers,” represented by Mrs. Hall, made a report that gripped the at tention of every one. The business of this committee is to consider the interest of the Gordon grammar school and these mothers do it, for their treasure is there and their hearts also. The subject was spoken to by Mrs. A. O. Murphey, Mrs. J. A. Corry and others. Mrs. Emmett Langford, chairman of Education committee, compiled an interesting report This good work alone would make the dub worth while even if it did not have various other activities. Mrs. Tyus called attention to the inconvenience of an insufficient sup ply of table silver. Stock was taken of the silver on hand and the need of more was urgent. The motion was made and carried that a certain number of forks and spoons be pur chased. Mrs. Hahr’s speech on the near approach of the convention of the Federation of Music Clubs shot a thrill of enthusiasm through the au dience. A report from the Execu tive Board of the Three Arts club announced that some the earliest committees have been appointed. The two clubs work in beautiful unity like unto sisters of the same household. The club excels in many things, but its sweet communion and good fellowship is the greatest of all. These priceless qualities are at high tide during the social hour. The hostesses contributing to the pleasure of the afternoon were: Mrs. A. O. Murphey, Mrs. Tom Mur phey, Mrs. A. H. English, Mrs. A. H. English, Jr., Mrs. W. C. Jordan, Mrs. Sue Veal, Mrs. T. A. Lifsey, Mrs. O. W. Holland. o Cooks in private families in Cana da are paid from $25 to SSO a month. PIKE COUNTY BOY RECEIVES COMMENDATION One of the farm hoys of the high school at Zebulon, where vocational instruction in agriculture is taught, is receiving strong commendation as an example which farmers might generally follow, as the result of what he accomplished last year. The Savannah Morning News in a recent issue had the following to say on the subject: That the work is worth while is evidenced by many examples. One recently brought to light is from the Zebulon high school—an institution located at the county seat of Pike county, in a good-sized town. Agri culture is only theoretically, scien tifically taught there—but the boys themselves while they learn also car ry out the instruction with not only educational gain but fine monetary profit. The group of high school boys, in school all the time, who practiced what the teacher of agri culture taught them, last season made more than six thousand dollars’ worth of stuff on their places near the school. The typical report of one of the boys is interesting—more, it is inspiring and should stimulate many another school boy. many an other community, many a group of experienced adult farmers. This boy said of his work last year: "My project last year consisted of three acres of cotton and one acre of corn. I worked 452 hours on my project, but feel that I was well re paid for my effort because I made three 534-pound bales of cotton and thirty-five bushels of com. ‘‘My net profit, after deducting all of my expenses, was $369.33, or eighty-one cents an hour for the time that I gave to the work. "I bought my clothes with some of the money and am going to put most of the rest in the bank on savings account not subject to check.” That report as to the results in bales and bushels and dollars-and eents is revelatory’—demonstrative of what any one of thousands of other boys in other high schools over the state could do. If five thousand ’ other high school boys who are not now, while in school producing any thing, but on the contrary, are a total expense to their parents, would do as well—there would be added to the created wealth of the state each sea son thirty million dollars! But the actual money value of the crop of this student is not the big gest thing he accomplished—not yet even the practical education in the proper way to select seed, to prepare the ground, to cultivate and gather and market his crop. One of the biggest things is that he learned to do this in a businesslike way—and that is the acute need of farming all over the country- He knows exactly what his crop cost; what he got for it, each item, to the very cent; he knows what the making of the crop cost in time, and he has learned that time is actual money. He has found out that farming pays—not in gen eral terms but in exact figures—that his, a boy’s time, in school months, is worth in hard cash eighty-one cents an hour for the time he worked —and he “knows” what independ ence tastes like. He will not be like one to flee the farm as soon as he is twenty-one to seek a forty-eight cents an hour job in the already crowded city—but will be proud of a calling which alone of all the im portant vocations actually created wealth and adds every season to the sum of human riches in material things while it makes for normal de velopment along the higher fields of human endeavor. Use High Analysis Fertilizer For Big Yields —For Big Profits Years ago our forefathers made bumper crops without the aid of commercial fertilizers. That was when the lands were new and rich in plant food. That day has passed, just as sure as the successful farmer is getting away from the use of low analysis fertilizer and replacing it with the higher. WHY? LESS Labor. 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