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The Montgomery Monitor Fsbli.bol Every Iliur.daj. OlUcJal Organ -Montgomerj County Subscription Rates: $1..50 Per Year in Advance. H. B. FOLSOM, Owner. N. C. NAPIER, Lessee Entered at the postoftice n Mt. Vernon, Ga., as second class mal matter. ' Legal advcrtiHeniint* must Invariably be paid in advance, at the legal rate, and as the law directs; and must be in hand not later than Wednesday morning of first week of Insertion. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1922. BENT ON REPEAL. There is a considerable crowd in Georgia that seems determined that the tax equalization law shall be repealed, First there was a determined light in the senate, where it was defeated by a nar row margin, and of late the fight has been trans ferred to the house, where valuable time that is needed to be devoted to other legislation is being consumed in threshing out this proposition. Like the Rome News, we are unable to see what there is m the law that lias aroused such strenuous opposition. The law may not be perfect, in fact we believe it could be strengthened in many ways, especially in the unlimited time allowed the equalizers to go over the tax retuins, and for the expensive way in which the law provides for the serving of the notices of raises in assessments, but the plan of the law providing for equalization of tax assessments, so that no matter what percent age basis of value is used it will apply to all alike, is fundamentally sound, z1 he law is a good one, too, in that it provides the machinery, so long need ed in Georgia, to see that all property subject to taxation is returned, and we do not doubt but that the tax equalizers over the state have made their salaries over and over by uncovering property that had been escaping taxation. Instead of repealing the law, we would like to see the legislature making an effort to improve it. Wo ought never to go back to tlve old plan of pass ing around the hat, and we believe with Governor Hardwick that this law should not be repealed until some other law that will provide .. better svstem of assessment is enacted. x NEW LIFE IN OUR PORT CITIES. To the casual observer, new life has during the last few years been infused into Georgia s port cities, Savannah and Brunswick. Savannah is nearing the completion <>f the wonderful road to Tybee and in planning for a great maritime expo-' si’tion in 1926 and for the improvement of its port facilities, is showing an energy and wide-awakeness that is refreshing to its inland admirers and well wishers . lust as high tribute can be paid the citizens of Brunswick for their pluck and faith in their home city. The legislature recently passed and Govern or Hardwick has approved an enabling act which will mack it possible for Brunswick to join with Glynn county in hearing half of the expense of the $350,000 needed to build a highway and bridge con necting Brunswick with St. Simon’s Island. The state port project and the efforts of these two cities to be designated for this great state de velopment. has had a stimulating effect upon the citizens of both Brunswick and Savannah. We are glad to see it, for the development and improve ment of these two great ports means much to the entire state. x UNCLE SAM MUST BE STERN. Dear old easv-going, indulgent Unde Sam has some obstreperous, quarrelsome children who need stern discipline and exact justice. l'ransportation 1 and coal mining are two basic industries of this great country, and when paralysis strikes either in-1 dustrv suffering and stagnation of the business life! of the country results. The effort to create a Labor Board with power | to adjudicate questions arising between the railroad: executives and the railroad employees was a step || A VERY POOR SYSTEM f 4 i ’ A man owed his neighbor $12.67. A few days 4 < > ago he went over to pay the debt with a S2O.(X) bill, 4 ■ 1 expecting $7.33 in change. 4 1 ’ But his neighbor did not have the change. He * 4 I > borrowed from the other members of the family 4 1 ■ (taking some from the baby's bank) before the cor- 4 ; ; rect change could be given. 4 1 ! When this neighbor went to town again he got X < > some change and returned to each one the sum he 4 i ■ borrowed. It was a lot of trouble for one trans- * *> • action. ♦ t. •> j ; But suppose that man had been using the check- 4 | ; ing system. He could have then paid his neighbor 4 J | quickly, with the exact change ; a business-like 4 I \ transaction. j ! ! Every one admires the man who is careful and T !! business-like. The checking system deserves its T *> popularity. It is safest and best. X i| The First National Bank } ii of Vidalia, Georgia | *' T 4 4 444444444444444444444 444444444444444444" r 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444 THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR in the right direction, but it did not go far enough. It was expected that both sides would obey the decisions of the board or that public opinion would force them to obey. But on more than one occa sion the railroad executives defied the decision of the board, and now that the board’s last decision was adverse to the employees, the employees should not he censured for not accepting their decision. Every strike results in great economic loss and it floes seem that some law could be written which would outlaw the strike in the basic industries of the country. A tribunal must be created with pow er to determine wages, working hours and all con ditions of employment, and back of this tribunal must be the full power of the government, like it is back of the supreme court, to see that the man dates of the tribunal are faithfully obeyed by both sides. x TYPHOID FEVER. In a communication sent out by the State Board of Health regarding typhoid fever, Dr. W. A. Da vis, the director, says: “Authorities say that of those who have ty phoid fever, one person out of ten dies. If this is true, then there were 7,980 cases of typhoid fever in Georgia last year. These people were sick 23,- 940 days, and at only $1 per day there was a loss of more than $23,940, not including any medical at tention or drugs or the time lost by those who waited on them. Nor do these figures take into account the sorrow in the 800 families which these deaths caused. Typhoid fever is a big question and it should have your most careful thought and you should not only protect your own family against this disease, hut also your neighborhood. Let us begin now to teach the people how to escape this disease. Tt is worth your time, for many are igno rant and know no better than to eat filthy food and drink polluted water, and you can not do a better thing for your people than to teach them how to escape the tvphoid fever.” Dr. Davis predicts that the coming months will bring many additional cases of typhoid and fears that the number of deaths this year will exceed those of 1921 . TTe urges careful screening of the borne and vaccination of every person against this disease. x OWN YOUR OWN HOME. Recently several cities have held a “Own \our Own Home” exposition. At the one in Macon a prize was offered for the best six reasons for own ing your own home. Read the prize winning rea sons given below, remembering that they apply with equal truth to the man who farms for a liv ing, as well as to the man who lives in a city or town. 1. Tt makes a better citizen. A home owner feels that he is a part of the community. He is interested in its welfare. He is more willing to do his part toward promoting all civic improvements. 2. Home ownership brings contentment. No man who rents is ever satisfied. Hence, the great amount of moving each year around October Ist. The renter is seeking that which only ownership can provide. 3. Home ownership creates an atmosphere of sentiment'that is found nowhere else in the world. About the home cluster memories that time docs not efface. Old people like to go back to the home of their childhood and revisit the scenes of their youth. This can not be true of families who rent and move about from year to rear. “Re it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” 4. Home ownership improves a man’s capac ity for business. Our big business men—our best business men —are all home owners. Name them ! over and see. 5. Home ownership of course adds to one’s ! estate at death. This is an important consideration I -md every man should make this provision for his 1 family. 6. Home ownership is a duty a man owes to his community, his family and himself. I THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1922. nmn 10* They are GOOD! ANNOUNCEMENTS For State Senator. I hereby announce my candidacy for State Senator, subject to the Dem -1 ocratic primary of September 13th, and solicit the support of the voters of 1 Toombs county- S. B. MEADOWS. For State Senate. To the Voters of Toombs County: I am a candidate for State Sena tor from the 15th senatorial district, composed of the counties of Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler, and will appreciate yur support. G. W. LANKFORD. For Judge Middle Circuit. I hereby announce my candi dacy for Judge Superior Courts of the Middle Circuit, subject to the coming primary. Respectfully, F. H. SAFFOLD. For Judge Middle Circuit. To the Public: I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Judge of Superior Courts, Middle Judicial Circuit. Very respectfully, R. N. HARDEMAN. For Representative, Toombs County To the voters of Toombs county: I am a candidate for representative from Toombs county, subject to the coming primary, and will appreciate your support. Very respectfully, WORTH D. POE. For Representative, Toombs County I use this privilege to announce my candidacy for the office of Represen tative of Toombs county. I will ap preciate your support. ERNEST C. WIMBERLY.. For Representative, Toombs County. Having an honest desire to repre sent my county in the legislative hall of Georgia, I hereby announce myself a candidate for representative from Toombs county, subject to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the democratic primary to be held Sept. 13th, 1922. Respectfully yours, B. H. GRACE. For Representative Toombs County. Subject to the rules of the white pri mary, friends from Waycross and Heb ardsville, Ga., announce J. A. L. ,Glaze as a candidate for representa tive. He begs the ladies, for the sake .of their children, to keep an eye on immorality and their fingers on every rotten, being, roguish, crooked politi cian who invades America and rapes a civil sovereignty, thus characterized rs r disgrace to Southern politics. A thousand gratified thanks extended those seven hundred and eighty-seven plebiscites of Toombs county who wrote their names on a stolen ballot two years ago. Read the 11th chap ter of St. Luke, 52nd verse, and get on the firing line. Speaking dates to ' be announced later. REDUCTION IN TRAIN SERVICE M. D. & S. RAILROAD. Effective July 28th, 1922, on account conditions -resulting from strike, it ] becomes necessary for us to discon tinue temporarily train No. 17 leav ing \ dalia at 7 :40 p- m.. arrvitig Ma con 11:20 p. m., and train No. 18, leaving Macon 7:20 a. m., arriving Vidalia 10:55 a. m. These trains will he restored as soon as conditions warrant. The traveling public is asked to bear j with us during the interim. C. J. ACOSTA. ts Traffic Manager. Qnn Cures Malarit, Chills, hhh Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and LaGrippe. Thirst knows no season Delicious and Refreshing I Bottled Under an Exclusive Ml ———— ' ... > VIDALIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. “"i l | VIDALIA, GEORGIA J| resurveT^> Enough to Weather Any Storm IT is in time of business readjustment that the real value of a bank foundation is shown. Our Resources have been conserved in prosperous days for just such a readjustment period as this and with the added advantage of our Membership in the Federal Reserve System we are better equipped to serve you now than ever. THE BANK OF SOPERTON - CAPITAL $25,000.00 SURPLUS $25,000.00 N. L. GILLIS, President. J. E. HALL, V.-Pres & Cash. J. B. O’CONNOR, V.-Pres. I. H. HALL, JR., Ass’t Cash. SOPERTON, GEORGIA j For The Bride j •> x 4» T j Our array of bridal gifts is entirely distinctive and in a $ X class by itself. Your gift will be one of the most priz din X * the entire lot if it is purchased here, for our line of dainties X * for wedding gifts has an artistic touch that s hard to find X X elsewhere. % We have a large stock of Silver, Cut Glass, Hand Painted f X China, etc., from which you can make your selection. X I W. E. Walker, Jr. I T X t JEWELER OPTOMETRIST + f % VIDALIA, - - GEORGIA X A *** ** * *•> W *** * * '!■ ♦ »»» ? i | Farm Loans City Loans § 4> I have a special fund of $75,060 to loan on improved farm lands 4. X and city property in Vidalia, on the best terms that it is possible X to obtain anywhere. This money must be placed within the next T •}• thirty days. Let me have your application at once, and I will get 4* 4> the money for you quickly. X 4* f B. P. Jackson, FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING + * VIDALIA, GEORGIA £ <* ▼ •8* ♦