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Mo.nt V> rnon, Ga.. Thursday Morning, Dec. 16, 1915.
An exchange asks, “What has ,
become of the old-fashioned boys
and girls who would sit quietly ;
by while the old folks would do
the talking?” Exchanged places, j
of course.
The festive holiday spirit is on,!
and yet a proverbial rule still
holds sway. To them that hath
shall be given and those who are|
without rpay expect less. Thej
poor art* still in a class by them
selves.
Will Montgomery county have j
a farm demonstrator nexr year? j
Most counties have seen the need
of such an officer. The assist- j
anceof a thoroughly trained man
is an encouragement to the far
mer, at least.
The early Montgomery county
primary may prove a blessing to
the farmers who need home sup
plies more than politics. Along
with modern methods in agricul
ture, they are also learning the
fallacy of the great promises
made them by the average office
seeker.
While Atlanta lias for years
been clamoring for port rates, it
lias remained for Macon to put
salt into the Ocmulgee. This is
virtually so, in the success ot
her barge line to Brunswick.
Plans are under way for the im
mediate construction of another
steamer to ply between the Cen
tra! City and the City by the
Sea.
Dublin is planning to erect a
curing and packing plant. Fora
town of this size, and surrounded
by one of the best agricultural
sections of Georgia, this would
seem the proper venture. I)ul>-
lin fails on nothing. Let the
plant be erected at once; if it
succeeds in Colquitt, it will be a
success in Laurens. More money
in pork than cotton.
There is on foot a movement
to build a substantial monument
to the memory of Sidney Lanier,
the sweet singer of the South.
Let it be erected in Macon, his
home, and where it will be cen
trally located. Every loyal
Georgian should be willing to
contribute a mite toward this
worthy cause, neglected for half
a cent ary.
With the average kid it is a
tug of war between the Sunday
school card ami the “funny pa
per.” The comic section of the
Sunday morning daily is his by
choice and adoption; application
to the catechism is a diversion
forced on him, and accepted in
many instances as the alternative
of puno hment. It is a question
who* her the festive funny paper
is sufficiently uplifting for the
young mind.
While but little announcement
has been ms ie to that effect, it I
is safe to sa\ tin * Governor Nat
Harris will boa candidate to
succeed himself. His adminis
tration and his capabilities, it
would seem, entitle him to a
second term, and his announce
ment should not occasion surprise;
in Georgia. His administration 1
was begun under difficulties, he
has faced trying conditions, and
yet withal has acquitted himself
With credit.
Just because the Georgia pro
hibition law does not become ef
fective until May first, it does
not mean that the visible supply
should be consumed before that
date. It is the idea of the liquor
men, if their efforts may be ac
cepted. to ifoat Georgia in whisky
before the new law becomes op- ;
erative. And there are many who
would like to be drowned in this
manner. And the only excuse
they can offer is the idea that
drowning is an easy death. •
E Gleanings From 3
t Wisdom’s Field. 3
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In Cherokee county the lawless
whites are destroying the proper
ty of those who employ negro
labor. Os course those outrages
are committed at night by a band
of “night riders” and it is one
of the worst crimes ever com
mitted in Georgia. Oh, how long
will the laws of Georgia be al
lowed trampled upon, spit upon
and otherwise treated with scorn
and contempt.—Darien Gazette.
What a joyous Christmas we
would have if all the boys would
walk right up and hand us all
that delinquent subscription
money before Christmas gets
around. And besides we would
make some of those who are
waiting on us feel real good also.
Friends can’t you take the hint?
Springfield Herald.
One of the warring nations has
offered 20 cents a pound for one
million bales of American cotton.
England says we shan’t send it.
Nashville Herald.
They are talking now about an
invention that will do away with
gasoline and use air for running
autos. Many are run on hot air,
and mortgage notes, now. —
Thor tasville Times Enterprise.
Wheeler county certainly keeps
in the lime-light throughout the
acts of its officials. The latest is
a report that Legislator Brown,
from that county, attempted to
kidnap yi child in the Atlanta
Union Station when he was leav
ing for his home last week.
Wheeler county seems to have
been born under an unlucky star
and yet it is one of the new coun
ties in Georgia.—Pembroke En
terprise.
An honest confession is good
for the soul but mighty bad for
the rest of the body, we imagine,
in some instances. —Swainsboro
Forest-Blade.
A Democratic administration
started the work of building the
“new navy” Secretary Whitney
of the Cleveland administration
being the first man to emphasize
the need of naval defense. The
Wilson administration is but
carrying out the vision which
Cleveland saw.—Valdosta Times.
It is now proven that the Siam
ese have a sense of humor.
They’re raising money to furnish
Bibles to the heathen in the Uni
ted States. Macon News.
The Constitution is the only
neutral daily in Atlanta. The
Journal is fighting the Germans,
the Georgian is beating about
the bush in an effort to get the
German sympathy, and the Con
stitution is sitting steady in the
boat. Alpharetta Free-Press.
Now that recall business has
got started in Atlanta, there
seems to be no telling where it
is going to stop. It would not
hurt if Atlanta recalled just
about all of her present officials
and put in a new crowd, anyway.
Laurens Citizen.
Another instance where money
has usurped the rights of others.
—Henry Ford has snatched away
Bryan's peace talk.—Clinch Co.
News.
Those business men “who did
not wish to see the fair go un
der” and bid in at auction the]
property of the Putnam County
Fair Association at Eatonton a
few days ago are the sort of con-1
structive citizens Georgia is glad
to have. The fair should not be
allowed to “go under.” If for
no ot 1 er reason it should be made*
an annual event as an incentive)
to boys and girls of the. wheat,
corn and canning clubs.—Savan-'
* nah News. <
THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1915
| CLEANING UP FARM
KILLS CROP PESTS
J. Phil Campbell, Director Os Exten.
■ ion, Georgia State College
Os Agriculture
According to entomologists, the prac
tice of cleaning up the farm in the
fall and winter means the destruction
of crop pests that go into winter quar
ters in edges of fields, on banks of
streams, sides of roads, terraces and
all places where vegetation is left un
disturbed.
The entomologists say that certain
plants left on the terraces or around
the edges of the field is to encourage
the existence of the red spider. Also
that some other weeds foster the
hud worm beetle and other insects
that do damage to useful crops later
on. These same authorities have found
that the corn stalk borer which caus
es “windfalls” of corn, makes his win
ter habitation among the roots and
stubble of the corn plant. Likewise,
the corn ear worm stays from two to
two and a half inches below the sur
face in the corn and cotton fields
where the soil Is not disturbed.
The boll weevil, of course, winters
over in weeds and rubbish on the
farm to some extent, and It is of
greatest importance in holding this
greatest enemy of cotton in check, to
clean up all of its hiding places on
the farm.
No better time is to be found for
fighting insect enemies of the farm
than in the winter, when, by killing a
few, thousands of their offspring will
be prevented from coming into exist
ence later on.
Fall plowing and winter cover crops
get rid of most of the insect pests of
the field. This, with the cleaning up
of the terraces, fence corners, banks
of streams, etc., constitute preventive
measures that mean much in saving
of crops later on.
In view of the fact that southern
soils require a great deal of vegetable
matter, one of the methods of helping
to meet this requirement, while at
the same time combatting the weevil,
is to pick cotton early, cut down the
stalks and turn them under before the
first frost. This stops the food sup
ply of the weevil and stops the propa
gation of some of them.
Hog Killing Pointers
Dr. W. M. Burson, Veterinarian, Geor
gia State College Os Agriculture
Give hogs water but no feed for a
day before killing.
Weed the hog with an eight-inch
straight-bladed knife.
Ue sure bleeding is done before
scalding or the skin may be left too
red.
A heavy blow with an axe between
the eyes will stun the animal before
sticking.
The meat may spoil if the animal
is excited before killing, or the weath
er is warm afterwards.
Scrape as quickly and rapidly as
possible after scalding. The cold car
cass is hard to scrape well.
Weeding will be finished more quick
ly if the animal lies on a steep slope
with its head down hill, or is suspend
ed by hind legs.
Keep the hog moving in the barrel.
If the nnimal is left pressed against
the barrel the hot water cannot get
at that part of the carcass.
Scraping is easier if a shovelful of
hardwood ashes, a lump of lime, some
concentrated lye or a handful of soft
soap has been added to the water.
Use a thermometer. Do not attempt
to scald with the water at above 150
degrees. A good scald can be obtain
ed at 140 degrees but it takes longer.
In opening the carcass, split the
pelvic bone between the hams with a
knife by cutting exactly in the center.
To open the breastbone with a knife
cut a little to one side of the center,
but do not let the point of the knife
get behind a rib.
Heavy hogs should be split down the
backbone so as to allow thorough cool
ing. The leaf fat should be removed
while the carcass is warm.
On very heavy hogs the shoulders
may be cut off and laid ou table to
cool.
See that all meat Is thoroughly cool
ed before putting in salt or brine.
If you wish directions for cutting,
curing and lard and sausage making, |
apply to Veterinary Department, State j
College of Agriculture.
Areas amounting in the aggregate
to 12,313 square miles and situated in
the states of Alabama. Arkansas, Lou
isiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and
Virginia, will be freed from the tick
quarantine on December 1. Previous
releases bring the total for the year's
work to about 50,000 square miles —
the greatest area released In any one
year slnee systematic lick eradication
was begun in 1906. At that time there
were 741,515 square miles under quar- j
I antine; after December 1 there will
be 465.733. or less than two-thirds of
tha original area.
—
As a hay Johnson grass has still
further established its worth by re
cently winning a victory over timothy
hay, in a feeding test conducted by
4 the Mississippi A. and M. College Ex
periment Station. This home grown
1 Johnson grass hay proved to be not
only superior to timothy in feeding
j value, but cost only about half as
much.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff:
At the ernint solicitation of many of
rny friends. I am offering for the office of!
Hheriff of Montgomery county. The change
from my intention to offer for Collector is made
at their special demands I believe thorough
ly in the enforcement of law and good order,
and to that er.d I pledge myself to faithfully
discharge the duties of this important office,
if favored wilh the nomination. My candidacy j
is subject to die rules arid regulati" ns govern
ing the primary. Soliciting your votes., lam
Yours respectfully,
O. V. Mahon.
For Sheriff.
At the solicitation of numerous friends, I
am before the people of Montgomery county j
as a candidate for the office of Hherift'. The i
duties of this office, if entrusted to roe shsd
have strict, busineess attention, without fear,
favor or affection. Duty and its performance
shall be my watchword, and the support of my
fellow citizens generally will be greatly appre
ciated by me. Respectfully,
I. J. Davis.
For Sheriff.
To thc;Voterg of Montgomery County.
I beg to announce my candidacy for the
office of Hherift of Montgomery county, sub
ject to such lules as may be provided for a
F rimary by the county executive committee.
am fully appreciative of the strong support
tendered in my former race, and beg to ask ot
mv triends the same kind consideration.
Thanking one and ali for past and present
assurances of support, I beg to remain
Yours very truly,
S. Z. Halter.
For Sheriff.
To the Citizens of Montgomery County:
I am a candidate for re-election to the office
of Hheriff of your county. As heretofore, Ido
not propose to do impossible tilings, hut il
again favored by you with the office, t guaran
tee to execute properly all matters coming in
to my hands, and am warranted in claiming
experience second to no man in our county.
Assuring yon of my highest appreciation of
your support in former campaigns, and solici
ting your votes in the coming primary, lam
Yours Respectfully,
Ja’mi s Hester.
For Clerk Superior Court.
Having t served fyou faithfully, and being
thoroughly familiar with the work, I am ask
ing at the hands of Montgomery county
citizens election again to the office of Clerk of
Superior Court. My service aH former clerk
aud my record as a citizen are before yon as
an open book. I will appreciate pur support
in the approaching primary.
Yours to serve,
M. L. O’Brien.
For Clerk Superior Court.
It is my desire to serve the people of Mont
gomery couuty another term as Clerk of the
Superior Court, am) to this end I earnestly
solicit the support of the people generally
During my first and present term I have en
deavored to give strict attention to the duties
of this office, as can he observed by any voter.
It lias my entire time and attention. My j
candidacy, of course, is subject to the require
ments cf the Democratic executive committee.
Thanking one and all for past favors, and
I listing that 1 will continue to have the eon
fideuce of the people, I sin
Yours very truly,.
G. R. Tyler.
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For Clerk Superior Court:
To the Citizen* and Voters of .Vuntgomery
Conntv: !
Alter mature deliberation, and backed by l
what I deem a Hubsaatial support, as already
l tendered me, 1 in r« hv make formal announce
' meat •>( my candidacy lor ti e office of Clerk ■
iof the Snpeiior Court. My candidacy, of
I course, is subject to the rule- adopted be the ;
j county Executive Committee Having tilled
; this office many years ago, and having kept
'in close touch with the county’s affairs and,
as a citizen, serving its better interests, I
| feel justified in submitting my experience in
i expert clerical work as a basis for my Candida
\cy. Fully appreciative- oi the many favors |
extended me. and asking the continued kind
ness of my fellow citizens, I beg to remain
Yours truly,
S. B. Mobrib.
For Tax Collector.
I To the Voters of .Montgomery County:
I beg to announce myself a candidate for
j the office of lax Collector, subject to such
rules and regulations as may he provided by i
the Democratic executive committee govern
ing a primary. .Should Ibe favored with this
important office, it shall have my best efforts,
1 ok mg to the service of the people, and a
faithful and competent discharge of the duties
thereof. Very truly,
N, E. Deriho.
For Tax Collector.
To ths Voters of Montgomery County:
Having served you as lax Collector part of
oho term, I beg to ask re-election at the hands
of the citizens of the county. If again chosen,
it will he my purpose to serve the county and
fulfill the duties of the office to the very best
of my ability. Mv candidacy is subject to
such rules and regulations as may he provided
for the approaching primary. Your votes will
he duly appreciated. Yanis ‘o serve,
ii. C. Davis.
For Tax Collector:
I take this method of announcing my candi
dacy for the office of Tax Collector of -Mont
gomery county, subject to the approaching
primary. Your vote will lx appreciated.
Very respectfully,
ft'. Frank Stephens,
Dec 8. 1915. Xarrytowu, Oa.
For Tax Receiver.
1 call the attention of Montgomery county
voters to the fact that I am a caundidate for
the office of Tax Receiver, and am asking an
other term of this office at the hands of my
fellow citizens, the matter to be decided in
the primary to he called. Having served you
faithfully in this capacity before, as records
will show, I solicit your support, and assure
you that it will be my purpose to serve you in
good faith and to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Johx G. Morris.
For Tax Collector:
To the Voters of Montgomery County:
I am before you a candidate for the office of
Tax Collector, feeling that my record as a
public servant, together with niy experience,
warrant nut in asking this favor of those who
| have reposed confidence in me it. the past. I
i need the place, and if favored with it, the of
tico shall contii tie to have ray best efforts for
I a sate, economical an I business-like adminis
tration. Subjecting my candidacy to the re
sult of the primary , and thanking one and all,
I am Yours truly,
D. M. Currie.
For Tax Receiver.
i
I am offering my services to the citizens of
j Montgomery county as tax receiver. In the .
coming primary I will appreciate the support
of the citizens and tax payers of the county.
If elected to the place I guaiantee & faithful
| discharge of the duties involved.
Yours to serve,
Geo. \V. McCbimeon.
For Tax Receiver.
After being solicited by my friends to run
for the office of Tax Receiver, and wishing to
comply with their requests, I hereby announce
myself a candidate for that office, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary If
elected, I will fill the office to the best of my
ability. W. L. Bnow.
Tarrytown, Nov. 16th, 1915.
For Ordinary.
Mv candidacy for re election to the office of
Ordinary of Montgomery comity is hereby
placed before the people o: the county. If
again favored, the'same faithful service shall
chaiacterize my efforts. Very truly,
Ai.ex McArthur.
For Ordinary.
To the Voters of Montgomery County:
I lieteby announce that I am a candidate
for the office of Ordinary of Jlontgor. cry
county, subject to the rules and regulations .if
of the white primary. If elected, I promise
to faithfully perform each and every duty in
cumbent upon the office of Ordinary.
Respectfully yours,
A. L. Wheeler.
For County Surveyor:
To the Voters of Montgomery County:
Again I appeal to you for support in my cam
paign for the office of County Surveyor. lam
especially anxious to serve ray people in this
capacity, and earnestly ask the support of the
public generally. If elected, iny best efforts
shall go toward the fulfillment of the duties of
the office. Very truly,
1?. F Hamilton, Jr.
For Co. School Superintendent.
To the Citizens of Montgomery County:
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of County School Superintendent of
Montgomery countv subject to such primaries,
rules and regulations as may he prescribed by
the laws governing the election of County
School Superintendents
I have always stood for and advocated the
education of the masses of the people, for
better schools and better educational advan
tages.
If elected, I promise to give my undivided
attention to the school all ,iis ol the con tv
and will put forth every effort to make the
schools of the county better each year.
In the past I have had the hearty co-opera
tion of the people that were inti rested in bet
ter schools and better education, and r
earnestly solicit their support during ibis
campaign. Respectfully,
A B. Hutcheson.
For Representative.
To the Voters of Montgomery County:
I hereby announce my candidacy for the of
fice of ret resentative of Montgomery county
in the General Assembly of (ieorgia for the
ensuing term subject to tlie democrat e pri
mary. I believe that lam conversant wiih
the needs of the people of the county and if [
am entrusted with the duties of this impor
tant office I pledge my best efforts to serve the
interest of each taxpayer of the county, ami I
shall advocate no measure affecting the inter
nal affairs of the county without first taking
the people into my full cunfidt nee. I believe
that every voter has the right to have a voice
in anv matter that affects the county ’s interest,
i indlv thanking the people for their past,
favors and earnestly soliciting the support of
all, I am respectfully,
J. C. Calhoun.
