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GRADY COUNTY PUPGRflSS, CAIRO, GEORGIA.
The Georgia
Baptist Hospital
One Gent Letter Postage
Is Attracting
'this is n du.v of humanitarian
ism. While men arc engaged in
taking the lives of each oilier
the world's most dreadful war, yet
never in the history of mankind
has so much been done for human
ity as is being done today
Among the institutions in Geor
gia devoted to the relief of the sick
and suffering the Georgia Baptist
Hospital, located in Atlanta, de
serves special mention. While this
Hospital is Baptist in its burdens
and responsibilities, it is non-see-
'tarian in its benefits and blessings.
Its doors are open to all who are
sick and afflicted, of every class and
condition, the basis of admission
'being human needs.
This Hospital is being operated
with special consideration for the
poor in every part of the State, to
the limit of its financial ability and
capacity. During the three years
of its existence more than 2,000
people have been admitted, and
more than 000 of these have been
treated free. There has been ex
pended $84,000 by this institution
in hospital care and medical ser
vice, in caring for those who had
no money. .
One needs to know only a few of
the many cases which have come
to this place, to awaken in his heart
a desire to respond to this work for
humanity.
A little girl seven years old can
be seen iii the halls of the Hospital
today. This child came to the hos
pital five months ago-with licr lit
tle body seriously burned. Her
parents arc very, very poor. Every
day and every night, for five mont hs
she-has been given the most tender
and affectionate care by those who
serve in the hospital and skilled
medical attention by the attending
surgeon, all without money or
price, but for the love of humanity.
Soon she will return to her home
well and happy, and will be able to
run and play just as other children
do, ' ,
Another little girl six years old,
who had not, walked in four years,
has, through tender nursing and
skilled surgicnl treatment, been
made to walk. Seven orphan chil
dren- wore operated on in one day,
and this without charge from the
Hospital or surgeon; all because
here arc to be found those who'put
humanity above money.
To carry on this work of minis
try to the sick and suffering re
quires money, for food and medi
cine must be bought'and room and
bed must be provided. The Bap
tists of Georgia, in order to pro
vide these necessities and render
this service ’for humanity, have
designated one Sunday in the year
when a special offering will be
made in alLof-Ll
One cent letter postage' is at
tracting the attention of congress,
50 bills calling for the inaugration
of a one cent fate on local delivery
letters having been introduced.
Many newspapers throughout
the country are warmly advocating
the lower rate, and the inaugura
tion of a so-called “/one” system
for the transportation of periodical
literature of all kinds. At (lie pres
ent time the great bulk of mail
being carried distances under sec
ond class rates is furnished by the
magazine publishers of tin? large
eastern cities. Train load after
train load of magazines are sent
(nil to all parts of the country at a
cost, of one cent a pound, although
it, has been estimated by postal ex
perts that it costs over eight cents
a pound to deliver such literature.
This, it is claimed, is manifestly
unfair to the publishers of news
papers in local territories, who are
required to pay the same rate for
transportation of their products. It
is proposed, and will become part
of the readjustment of postage rates
when such are made, t hat a zone
system be established so that a cer
tain rate shall be charged for all
classes of publication for the first
fifty miles, another for 50 to 150
miles, another for 150 to 300 miles,
and so up to a haul which would
extend across the continent. In
this way the publishers of big mag
azines would be required to pay the
government what it actually costs
to transport, their product.
Under the present rate the Unit
ed States mails transport such
magazines as Leslie’s an average of
1000 miles at,the same rate they
would charge a newspaper for the
average haul of fifty miles. This
means a large subsidy for Leslie’s
Weekly to about $400,000 per an
num. Some of the other magazines
having a much larger circulation,
benefit to a much greater degree.
When it is considered that Leslie’s
Weekly charges over $1200 per
page per single issue for its adver
tising space, and that one half or
more of the periodical is taken up
with advertising, it, hardly seeing
fair to users of letter postage and
to newspaper publishers that they
should pay the government a
profit of 100%, when none of it is
used to defray general expenses of
the department, but goes instead
to take care, of the deficit created
by the loss incurred in distributing
these magazines at one cent a
pound, a rate which is almost a
franking privilege.
Newspapers which should prop
erly represent the territory in
which they are published, and car
ry the advertisement of the nation
ally advertised products in their
territories are seldom considered
" 1 mi
charges made on the carrying of
second class mail which is very
largely furnished by the big maga
zine publishers.
It is pointed out that if a zone
systetn were to be applied the rate
on letter postage could be lowered,
the advertising placed in' the local
newspapers where it belongs, and
the big magazines required to share
some of their fancy profits with the
government, which is.now carrying
their product at a loss estimated at
over $75,000,000 p e r year on
periodical mail which is offset by a
profit of more than that- amount
from letter mail.
Massmeetlng Held
In Spence District
U. S. P, A. Sheet No. 2
May 20th.
Uncle Sam And Congress
Congress is not exactly covering
itself with glory, but this is a mis
fortune rather than a premeditated
fault. There is more or less of a
dead-lock regarding so-called pre
paredness legislation, With the re
sult that other general legislation
is hanging lire. The militarists
demand, all of the money of Uncle
Sam, but t he probabilities are that
the old gentleman will hang on. to
some of his change, to use in suita
ble government improvements, as
Congress regards it as important to
continue its efforts in behalf of
agriculture, good roads, conserva
tion, etc.
LOWER COST A “NECESSITY”
While there is a lot of complaint
about the high tost of living, still
it is interesting/to know that in
Washington the prices have gone
down for admission into the ball
park. This islnot for the 'benefit
of Congrcssnjen and Senators, who
never let thclpriecs of admission
stand in the way of carrying out
their “duty” in holding up their
enthusiasm for the great national
game of base ball.
SURE ROADS TO PROSPERITY
It is quite natural that definite
methods for making a million dol
lars should be disclosed to the pub
lic by one of the directors of a
large advertising agency, who in
the course of a speech pointed out
the sure roads to prosperity. Here
they arc: A new automobile fuel
cheaper than gasoline, or in its ab
sence some new Way • of creating
power furnishing puncture proof
and anti-skid tires; a non-leakable
fountain pen with a lot of other
improvements; a new process for a
moth-proof wardrobe; an automa
tic rug beater that gets along with
out, arm-strong power; a window
screen that is as handy as a win
dow shade; a window shade brack
et, that, will not damage the win
dow casing and one which can be
e,asily removed; a new style of
'men's collars without the. necessity
for buttons and choking left out;
a method of supplying the market
with the means of using carrot
flakes, the beauty food of nature.
For fresh Sandwiches every day
go to Central Drug Co. 5c each.
FOR SALE—2 pair Pointer
pups; no better breeding on Lester
farm. % J. E. SWILLEY,
Route No. 5, Cairo, On.
To The People Of
The Albany Circuit
T ' -
I hereby announce-myself a can
didate for Judge of the Superior
Court of the Albany Circuit, sub
ject to such action ns the Demo
cratic party may see fit to take in
Inference thereto.
1 believe in the prompt and econ
omical administration of the lnw to
the rich and poor alike, and in the
curtailment of dilatory tactics as
far as is consistent with the prin
ciples of justice and fair play.
Should the people see fit to be
stow upon me this honorable trust
I pledge them faithful service.
I respectfully solicit your support
and influence.
Very truly yours,
A. S. JOHNSON.
May 20th, 1910
At a call Mnssmeeting in Spence
district, quite a good number of
citizens met on the above date to
discuss the Tick Eradication ques
tion. John K. Godwin was elected
Chairman and G. G. Prince, Sect.,
after which the Chairman called
the body lo order.
After a full and free discussion
of the matter by various parties,
the following resolution was passed
by a large majority.
RESOLVED, that it is the sense
of this meeting that our County,
Commissioners, do not put on the
so-called compulsory dipping or
quarintine measure, but do not
object to voluntary dipping on the
part ol any one desiring to do so.
The meeting adjourned in good
order.
J. K. Godwin, Clnnn.
Prince, Sect.
SUGAR! SUGAR!!
Attention
Merchants
Buy your sugar direct from
sugar dealers. We can save
you money. We ship from
both Savannah and Bruns
wick. Write us and you will
be surprised at the saving you
make.
S. L. SMITH & CO.
Fitzgerald, Georgia
Deposit What You Like When
You Like
But deposit your money HERE. It is posible you have
never felt the abslute necessity of having a bank account
It is probable you could drift along for years without, one
but if you expect to forge to the front in this life-in a
financial way it is essential that you have a bank Ac-
connt.
Wo give you a personal invitation to make this bnuk
your depository- whether you have a small sum or a
large one to lay aside for safe. keeping.
We pay a Libretti Interest on Saving Account* anil
Time Deposits,
Citizens Bank
CAIRO, - - - - GEORGIA
W. S. Wight, President H. G. Cannon, Y-Pres.
WH Searcy, V-President and Cashier
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To the Voters of the Albany Circuit:
I take this method of announcing to you my candidacy for the
position of Judge of the Superior Courts of the Albany Circuit, subject
to the action of the Democratic White Primary, and invite your careful
consideration and active support. I am 54 years of age and have been a
practicing attorney actively engaged in the practice of law for thirty
years, with the exception of eight years during which time I served as
Judge of the City Court of Bainbridge. My record ii; open to all. The.
unnnimouh endorsement of the Decatur County Bar Association is an
approval of my services as Judge of the City Court of Bainbridge.
If the people of this Circuit, confer upon me,the high honor I now
seek, I pledge you my undivided time and attention will b.e given to the
duties' of the office. I will stand at, all times for the enforcement of our
laws as written. I believe in equal justice to all arid partiality to none.
Assuring you t hat I will appreciate your support, I am,
Most respectfully yours,'.
' W: M. HARRELL
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How about that stand of late peanuts? It’s not too late to plant over or
replant. I have first class seed peanuts still on hand; I have the small white
also large white Spanish peanuts on hand. You can plant these after oats.
Now is the time to plant.
PEAS
Still have a few of the Brabham left, Also the New Era, Unknown and
other leading varieties.
BEANS
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Few more of the Chinese, White Lyon, Early Speckled, Yokahoma, etc.
Stock of all above strictly first class, prices low. You can’t afford to neglect
growing the above MOST IMPORTANT crops, to grow the above means,
“Hog and Hominy.” And what is more safe?
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W. H. Robinson I
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and does your hair feel
dry like it’s dead ?
GET A BOTTLE OF
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If it does not remove the trouble, it cost you nothing
It is Absolutely Guaranteed
GRADY PHARMACY
Penslar Drug Store.
Phone 85
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