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-jrsr- THE CAIRO MESSENGER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH. 1926.
Established January, 1904.
Entered as second-class matter
January 14, 1904, at the Post Office
at Cairo, Ga., under the Act of March
Srd, 1879.
F. J. WIND, Editor from April, A
1904, to September, 1922.
H. H. WIND, Editor and Manager.
L. A. POWELL, City Editor.
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Only 52 more shopping days before*
Christmas!
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A church consolidation movement
is underway in southeast Georgia. |
W’hy not?
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The big cotton yield, and its con -'
sequences, was a tribute to Grady |
county agriculture.
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The busy fall season is now on and
we can rest assured that there’ll he
no lull until after Christmas.
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The pessimists are making one
preme effort to establish themselves,
but, as we see it, they’re not having
much luck.
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The no-cotton farmer continues in
“the even tenor of his way” while
the cotton farmers are scrambling to
arrange credit to carry t heir pro
duct.
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All newspapers necessarily depend
upon somebody’s word for the news
they report. It is only natural, then,
that they make erroneous reports,
sometimes.
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Sixteen white men have bee indict
ed at Douglas, in Coffee county, for
complicity in a recent lyinching there.
Doesn’t that indicate changed condi
tions in Georgia!
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Those who are constantly engaged
in picking flaws seldom contribute
much to their community. Picking a
flaw is justified only when construc
tive suggestions and work follow.
As Mellon says, so does the govern
ment, is the reassuring word from one
in position to know. So, then, it is
not so much a matter of re-electing j
Mr. Coolidge. The trouble gets
er than that.
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Our Federal courts usually function
to the best interests of government j
and society. A Tennessee banker th i ■; j
week was sentenced to serve five yeasr
in the Atlanta penitentiary and pay a
fine of 3140,000 for misappropriation |
of bank funds. That’s a good exam •
pie.
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“The home is the elevator of the
nation; as it goes up or down, so goes
the nation,” said an Atlanta pastor j
the other day. Just an odd way of I
expressing an age-old truth, but it
takes odd expressions to impress some
people.
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The Geoi’gian-American was recent
)y awarded the Sutlive tirphy under j
the auspices of the Georgia Press As
sociaition for its valuable publicity
moves in behalf of the state and it
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celebrated the award by editing a j
splendid “All-Georgia Edition.” While
the latest special did not deal with
Southwest Georgia in very much de
tail, it was a fine piece of work.
Hon. Richard H. Edmonds, editor i
of the Manufacturers Record, calls j
Georgia a “great state with a great (
future” in reviewing the arousal of
the spirit which made Georgia the
empire state of the south. There is
r.o more able judge anywffiere than
Mr. Edmonds and what he says is al
ways meaningful.
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POWER DEVELOPMENTS IN J
THIS SECTION.
The southeast is making as greet
strides in the development of an am
pj e supply of cheap power as along
an y other lines. Significant forward
mQveg Jn this fie j d have followed each
ot h er c j ose ] y during recent months
and it becomes quite apparent, in re
‘viewing the situation, that this part of ;
the country will in a few years be (
served fully by a network of lines j
from dependable sources. I
The aggressive policies of the larg
er concerns have .set up numerous
smaller movements toward the gen-.
eral aim— the provision of a plenti
ful supply of power accessible to all
the consuming centers,
Even in this immediate section,
there have been numerous develop
recently that bear out the above
assertions. Several hydro-electric
projects have been put through and
others are being planned. Rival inter
ests are seeking to gain control of
this section and the rivalry between
them is keen. i
Cairo, as well as several other muni- j
cipalities in this section, has a con
tract for the delivery of power to its ,
Offers have been made J
p Urc hase the local plant, to be used
3S an auxilliary, but the city authori
ties, acting wisely, have declined to
of it.
The Messenger learns that the cor
cern w ith which Cairo has a contract
is now controlled and fostered by the
Fitkin interests, which have acquired
several large fields in Florida. While
r g rew 0 ut of the original West Flor
da Power Company, which fii’st plan
ned the hydro-electric developments of
Ochlocknee river, about twenty
fi ve miles south of Cairo, several big
changes have been affected in the or
ganization and only a very few of the
original promoters remain in it.
The truth of the matter is that this
entix*e section will, in a few years, be I
served by the big concerns. These
smaller companies are struggling to j
gain control of as much desirable ter- i
as possible before the big con
come along, The eventual r>
is foreseen and the smaller con
are anxious to get as well es
as possible so that they will
in position to command considera
tion at the hands of their Tt successors.
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Meanwhile, Cairo and'the other cit
ies of this territory should sit ready
and make the most of their opportu
nities.
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QUALITY ESSENTIAL IN
TOBACCO.
Quite a bit is being said just now
in regard to what to plant in 1927.
Without being dictatorial in the least
—and with no idea whatsoever of sim
ply offering cheap advice to the farm- j
er—some well-thought-out suggestions j
have been advanced in these columns
as S row ^ n S bright-leaf tobacco next
ear -
Some look on a movement to in
crease the tobacco acreage with dis
f avor because they fear the people of
*-* 16 coun ty will g° “bog wild” about
^ an< ^ overdo the thing. The Messen- : i
® er bas no ^ ears °f this, because our |
crop program and our diver
sific-aition has become too well estab
lished for that.
The Messenger believes that 2,000
acres in Grady county can be planted
bright-leaf tobacco next year to ad
— conditional on one thing,
We must stress quality,
No farmer can have a large acre
and produce a tobacco of superior |
and the farmer who produces
a poor quality is certain to be a
So there must be a wide distri-!
of the acreage.
Quality is essential in the produc
of bright-leaf tobacco and as long
we keep it uppermost in our minds ]
need fear little else.
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The Savannah News finds some nice
to say about Grady county ag- a
in an editorial reproduced
in this issue. This splend
recognition should inspire us to re
effort—and confidence!
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Grady county went against Holder
both the first and the run-off pr*
but Holder’s vote here was prv
much larger both times
it was in the run-off in many
which went for him the
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THE BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.
The organization of a building
association here is now well
The notice of petition for
appears elsewhere in this
e, as required by law, sets forth
object of the organization is
uniary gains to its shareholders,
is mutual and largely civic in
also, and for this
Messenger would like to
the value of the organization to
county.
Such associations are always an in
to thrift, which allows many
to build homes that would
so without some such facilities at
command. In practically every
where these associations have
formed and carried forward in a
manner, a community of homc
has sprung up.
The Messenger believes much good
come of the Grady County Build
and Loan Association, and we ex
best wishes to it.
In the formation of the association,
of the 1926 objectives of the
of Commerce will be realized
another serviceable agency will
provided for the people of Grady
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IT TAKES COURAGE.
Masonic News: To live according to
convictions. To be what you are,
not pretend to be what you are
To live honestly within your means
not dishonestly upon the means
others.
To speak the truth when by a little
you can get some special
To refuse to knuckle down and bend
knee to the wealthy, even thoug.o
are poor.
When mortified and embarrassed by
disaster, to seek in your
the elements of success.
To refuse to do a thing which is
because others do it, or be
it is customary and done in
To stay at home evenings and im
yourself, when your comrades
their evenings having a good
To remain in honest poverty, while
grow rich by questionable
which you could very easily
To refrain from gossip, when oth
about you delight in it, and to
up for an absent person who is
abused.
Not to bend the knee to popular
but to stand firmly erect
others are bowing and fawning
praise and power.
But it always pays.
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You can say all you please about
goodness of apples and peaches
watermelons and pecans and spare
and chitterlings and
but, to us, there’s nothing quite
delectable on a beautiful Soutn
Autumn morning as a gen
helping of new crop pure cane
golden sweetness”
hot cakes or waffles. If God has
made anything anywhere that is
better, we haven’t been able to
it up to the present time.
HERE AND THERE.
By “Dad.”
Running a business without rec
is about like running a clock
hands.
Wedding fees are to a minister’s
what peanuts are to a monkey.
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Once in a while the politicians get
and an honest man gets into
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It might be that a man could write
sensible love letter—but he seldom
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Moral courage is the highest form
valor.
An ounce of backbone backed up by
good jawbone is worth a ton of
Most of our public officials have to
hard to keep from being
The result of government probes—
man’s enemies think him innocent
his enemies think him guilty.
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Never mind yesterday; it should
you no more. Tomorrow will
enough t 0 keep you busy.
Messenger Ads Pay
WANT ADS
1MPORTANT—Want Ada are accepted for 10
cents per line for first insertion and 5 cents
a line for every insertion after the first, lines
averaging: six words. There is a minimum
charge of 30 cents, and charges for all want
ads are payable strictly in advance except
where a person has a regular account.
LOST—On highway between Bain
bridge and Whigham, black leather
hand-bag, containing ladies’ apparel
and papers belonging to Mrs. T. C.
Jones. Reward. Notify Whigham Ser
vice Station. 10-29-lt.
FOR SALE—At bargain prices: 15 h.
p. portable Frick engine and boiler;
DeLoach plantation saw mill; timber
cart; good grist mill and equipment.
J. E. Sellars, 2, Cairo. 10-29-tf-plt.
•TOBACCO SEED—Genuine Bonan
za seed, grown especially for us in
North Carolina. This variety has
proven to be well adapted to this sec
tion and has made a fine seller, an 1
excellent cigarette tobacco. The leaf
is medium long, very broad, ripens
uniformally, cures easily, a bright
golden yellow with good weight and
fine texture. One ounce, which is two
tablespoonfuls, S1.00 postpaid.”
Thomas County Tobacco Warehous-,
Thomasville, Ga. 10-15-tx
FOR SALE—I have full supply good,
first-class Fulghum Seed Oats, Ap
pier Seed Oats, Hastings Hundred
Bushel Seed Oats; also Genuine Ab
ruzzi Seed Rye; also regular Georgia
Tall Growing. See us for first-class
extra good stock and close prices.
ROBINSON’S SEED WAREHOUSE,
Cairo, Ga. 10-8-tf
WANTED—Position as bookkeeper or
assistant bookkeeeper. Age 18, just
out of Business College. B. L. HIN
SON. 10-l-4t. pd.
ATTENTION SAW MILLS: WANT
ED—Party owning one or two good
saw mills and logging outfits to saw
some timber for us on contract basis.
Timber in Charlton, Thomas and Cher
okee Counties. 425 Atlanta Trust Co.
Building. Atlanta, Ga. 10-22-2t
WELDING, ETC.—I am now at Hal
McManus’ Blacksmith Shop. I have
had real experience in acetylene weld
ing: I can fix your cane mill and save
you money; I can shoe your mule at a
saving to you. Give me a trial.. J. M.
WILSON. 10-22-2t.
TAKEN UP—One yellow-pided cow
with horns. Owner can get same
by paying expenses. W. R. Harrell.
Whigham, Ga. 10-8-41
*OR SALE Dry Pine wood: , .
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| $6.00 per cord; 16 inches at $7.
00 per cord; delivered in Cairo. Ca'l
phone 137. Kelley-Clark Lumber Co.
10-29-2t.
WANTED—A farm owner living
near Cairo who is tired of raising
low priced coctton to retail Rawleigh
Products in Grady county. Must own
car, furnish Surety Agreement and
1 devote full time. Write The W. T.
Rawleigh Company, Dept. B-39, Men:
phis, Tenn. 10-29-5t
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I ATTENTION, SYRUP FARMERS!
FOR SALE—Grate irons for cane
furnaces, cut from railroad iron;
lengths 44, 48 and 52 inches; price,
2 ] /2C per pound. Also, lot used belting,
at bargain prices. Phone 137—Kelley
Clark Lumber Co. 29-2t
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October 27th, 1911.
Cairo was saddened because of the
death of Mr. W. E. (Billy) Cheshire,
one of the community’s friendliest and
most popular citizens. The end came
rather suddenly, while he was visiting
| at the home of his sister near Och
lccknee.
Building activity in Cairo maintain
ed a steady pace, several residences
being under construction.
Dr. Eugene Clower sold his hand-
1 some,home in Cairo, at the corner of
Ochlocknee and Walker streets, to Mr.
W. T. Crawford.
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Business continued good and sev
eia ^ merc h an t s were running special
fall sales.
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j A lot of farmers have an idea that
they can out-guess a lot of other far
mers and produce nice acreages of
cotton in years when the yield, sea
sons and prices are most favorable.
They may hit occassionally, but
they’re bound to lose in the long run.
The farmer in this section who nev
er thinks about cotton is b V faa the
mos t successful one, eventually,
The best way to kep informed as to
what is going on about you is to read
your local paper regularly. And the
habitual reading :
of it saves you money
more times than a few.
FOR SALE
One 10 H. P. gasoline engine
One 5 H. P. gasoline engine
in first class condition
One 15 H. P. steam engine
One 20 H. P. steam boiler
The prices we ask will move
this machinery.
MANRY IRON WORKS
Phones 992-J and 260
Thomasville, Georgia
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Have Your Eyes Examined
Our Cairo office is open each Tuesday
I from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. If your eyes trouble
you, you should not delay giving them at
tention.
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Get glasses that are correctly fitted, that are com
fortable and that look well.
V a Lawhead £? Rackley
£ Optometrists
£
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J. A. GANDY
TRANSFER
Long and Short Hauls
PHONE 38
ANNOUNCEMENT
I HAVE TAKEN OVER VANN’S GAR
AGE, ON CENTRAL AVENUE.
When you need first-class automobile re*
pair work, come to see me.
P. E. Darsey
SUCCESSOR TO VANN’S GARAGE
SEED OATS
FOR SALE
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—SEE—
0. J. WIMBERLEY
4 Miles North of Cairo, Ga.
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