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Cairo, Ga., under tiie Act of March
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iyt)4 to September, 1822.
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THE SITUATION IN
EUROPE.
The rapidity with which major de
velopments ate coming to pass in Eu
rope makes it rather likely that week
ly newspaper editorial comments will
be out-of-date before they are read.
Map makers have indeed had a very
busy time during recent weeks inso
far at. Europe is concerned.
We ventured the assertion last week
that Great Brtiairi* stiffened atti
tudi toward further agression by Hiu
ier ami Mussaihn would tend to ease
the war scare considerably, aim, ar
this is written, we *re still
mg by our guns” on the comment.
What might ne termed as underly
mg conditions, circumstances and evi
dences of unrest are quite
nevertheless- Secretary of State Cor
dell Hull’s statements this week to the
effect that capital is fleeing from
Europe by the billions is, to us,, a del
mite indication that the war scare is
more serious than other factors show
it to be. Repercussions of the serious
economic .set-back are reflected in the
stock markets.
The time has come, al least, for
the Umted States to set herself £t>>
the worst, first, by sensible modified
uon of the neutrality act; second, b.v
adoption of the American Legion’s
plan to provide for -drafting of Indus
tries as well as men in the event we
should become involved: and, third, py
immediate adoption of all other nee
essary preparedness measures.
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The Georgia newspaper profession
suffered a great loss in the death sev
eral days ago -of Ed E. Bradley, vet
v-ran politacai reporter of the Atlanta
Journal. He was a newspaperman of
the highest type.
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* CAIRO 15 YEARS AGO *
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APRIL 18TII. 1924.
Chances of saving the Pelham &
c’vana railroad, linking Cairo and
Urv-ana, from the junk heap, appear
ed brighter once more as the Inter
stete Commerce Commission order
another sale, which continued the
possibility of maintaining it as a go
ing concern.
The three Cairo banks, in their
quarterly .state®’ nts, -showed de
posits of approximately $3,200,000
and resource.? totalling $3,570,000.
The Messenger continued each
Week the puo;teataon ol glowing trib
utes, reprinted fr.ro Georgia weekly
papers, for the fine hospitality ex
tended the editors of the state at
their mid-winter meeting here in
February 1
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BIBLE VERSE
mu* Blessed - are the merciful; .. , , for thev
shall obtain mercy.” Malt. 5:7. 6Bead
Luke 6:27-3b).
TE* GAIKO OBfflEWGEL FRIDA? APRIL 14TE IS*.
BOIL CONSERVATION IS
IMPORTANT.
Saturday’s nine-counts' referendum
Southwest Georgia on the creation
Fljnt Kiver Soil Conservation
District and the importance of pro
viding tin opportunities that will be
established by a favoraule vote there
„n for practical soil conservation work,
have not been publicized us much as
some federal farm programs—-anti
probably not enough
Much has beer accomplished tiur
ing recent vean,. however, m arous
mg the landowner: to the wuate and
dangers of soil erosion. The thief,
erosion, is estimated to have robbed a
hundred million acres of farm land
of its top-soi! fertility, und profitable
fanning is steadily becoming more
difficult, as a result. The situation
must be met by strip-cropping and
other improved crop practices such as
can he provided generally, only by
creation of the district, it appears
Entirely different from most co
operative agencies anti organizations
established for Federal assistance, the
Soil Conservation District cannot levy
LaxeSt j^ue bonds, or in any manne
incur obligations against any of the
'.armors o> iandownars participating.
Acceptance of the assistance, even
after the district ... u created, , will , be
purely voluntary in every sense of the
expression. The program comes al
together as a free service of the Fed
government, but the plan is siro
ply that large groups of interested
farmers and landowners must be en
listed to make the benefiu general
enough to be worthwhile.
-'v,
•oria last week strongly advocating
c eation of the district, quotes a Mit
chell county farmer as declaring:
Let’s do it. It’s the first time we
have had , , offer ... of , Federal , , ,
an assis
I ^ ffi££tch funtfc
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th ^ aqual umount of our own.”
VottTlJ? fw creation of the district
g a tm-day’s referendum appears to
j ^ a w i 8t step.
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The Messenger published last week
as a news item the state eonstitu
amen flinent proposal authoriz
ing Q ra dy county, by vote of its fis
, :a l authority, to issue bunds to pay off
t ; lt . county's warrant o-r floating in
debtedness, and providing for opera
j t j of the county on a “cash basis, w
en
thereafter, and the full text will bt
blished a Week or two before the
ene cal election on June 6th, at which
t:ntt , t he amendment will be submitted
for ratification or rejection of the
voters of the state. While Grady coun
\y voters will have only a small part
i n ratifying or rejecting the proposal,
mue jj interest is shown locally in the
pr ovL ions of the measure, and The
Messenger is naturally desirous that
everyone have ample opportunity to
become informed as to its provision!
sufficiently to be able to vote intelli
gently. It T , appears that, , broadly, ,, those
who favor giving the Board of County
Commissioners more complete con
t ro ] over the county’s fiscal affairs
favor the proposal, and that oppon
enjfcs will likely coa-'-itt principally of
those who feel that it would be un
wise to grant such additional power
and authority to the County Corowis
ioners.
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One of the three “general” consti
tuiional amendment proposals to be
voted on in the June 6th general elec
tion in Gecrgia would authorize the
issuance of $4,500,000 in bonds by the
Atlantic Coastal Highway District of
6 x southeast Georgia counties to
match Federal money for the propos
ed double-tracking of the Coastal
Highway. If this proposal is ratified
by the voters of the state in June, a
second election must be hvld in the
six counties. The bond principal would
be retired by the State Highway De
partment and the Coastal Highway
Vb-ir et W’ould pay the interest. Pro
ponents say the -Federal government
-, Why* w . the
^ hartal Highway, which is 140 mites
in length, does rot m an so much for
local state travel, it is a mast imoor
tant through artery of travel, as is
shown by the fact that it carries ap
proximate!/ 6.200 vehicles daily and
30,000 on Sundays, and the project
i- apparently deferring * of approval
J *' aus * of wSat tbe i ®? rov « nen+ «
would mean to tbe state, generally.
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#* INTERESTING .*
« COMMENTS. •
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Tht Ablest Mer In
Conpress.
Fia (Jacksonville) Thnes-Union:
Win as :n to uoiefi member* a
(;uch hoU31 nf Congress ? This ques
*i 0r , put to oS well-known Washington
newspaper writers by Life Magazine,
lias broughi fotfth an interesting bit of
the American ■
information for people
The writers were asked to give earn
member selected a numerical rating
accor( img to these attributes:
i. Integrity. Does he have principles
and stick to them, regurdiess of po
litical expediency?
2. Intelligence. Does he nave e good
head, and a sound stock of information
___historical and current—to use it
on ?
3. Industry . Does he give his con
scientious best to his job?
4 Influence. Does he nave the polit
ical savvy, and the persona cnam
and tact, to put his ideas across ant
get things done?
The ter ablest Senators, it the or
der named, are:
George W Norris, Inti., Nebraska.
William E Borah, Rep., Idaho;
Robert F Wagner, Dem., New York:
James E. Byrnes, Den... S, C.;
Pat Harrison, Dem.. Mississippi
Carter Glass, Democrat, Virginia:
Charles L. McNary, Rep., Oregon
Robert M La-Follette, Prog.. Wis.;
Arthur H. Vandenberg, Rep., Mich.:
Burton K. Wheeler, Dem., Montana
Senator Borah received the highest
rating on intelligence; Sen. Harrison
th * on influenee ; Senator
Glass the highest on integrity,, and
Senator La Foliette the highest or. in
du.stry.
The ablest members of’ the House of
preaentatives are rated as .foil
Joseph W. Martin, Jr.. Rep., Mass
achusetts;
Hatton W. Sumners, Dem., Texas:
Sam Rayburn, Democrat, Texas;
William B. Bankhead. Dem., Ala
, bama; .
Clifton A. Woodrum, Dem., Vir
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Lindsay €. Warren, Dem., North
Carolina;
'Carl E. Mapes, Rep., Michigan;
Robert L. Doughtom. Dem., North
Carolina;;
Bruce Barton, Rep., New York.
The writers, who were requested to
^isregairi “as fav as possible your
personal relationships with the men
and your opinions of the political
views,” rated Representative Martin,
Republican floor leader, highest on
industry-; Representative
h!gheBt w , influence, and Representa
t,j ve Wadsworth higriest .cm i-nteiB
gence.
If anybody is qualified to give an
opinion such as that obtained by Life
concerning she members of Congress
i: ig ^ newspaper writers who
day after day through the sessions
anti watch them in action; who attend
their committee meetings, and watch
their maneuveringa, and then gyve
newspaper readers the benefit cf the
r , sulte in the ar ti c les sent from Wash
ington.
Why not make this an annual af
fair. The “best” this and the “best”
that is picked in almost
^ fche Usfc of the men in
each bouse of Congress should be en
lightening to the constituents “back
home.” Why not also try it on
legislators.
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* CAIRO m YEARS AGO «
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APRIL 16TH, 3909.
A mass m-seting was held at which
p i arts took shape for a big colebra
tion in Cairo on Friday, April 30th,
marking the eoinpl:; on, the opening
and the acceptance cf Grady county's
magnificent new Courthouse and the
new County Jail. Formal invitations
were extended to the following tint
of-town guests and speakers: Ex
Governor Joseph M. T.rrell and Hon.
Murphy Candler, of Atlanta, and
Judge H. W. Hopkins and Hon S. A.
Rod: not ry of Tnomasvnle. A pie
nic was planned as a feature of the
day.
Another old Cairo landmark was
-t, 0 replaced with a modem brick
building. Plans were announced for
*he tearing away of the rid wooden
building on the east side of North
^ ^ ^ , f A C
L ra j] roa ^ an d for a double store
buildbg, of brick, to replace it im
mediately'.
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Judge John R. Sing'etery adjourn
e d the April term of the City'court
of Cairo over to the thir ■ Monday
May so that Grady conn y’s fine new
C ° TJr ‘ h9USe ’ wh h ''fmpJetkm.
couM -e used It wa« te the first
***snr> of court to be v - o tbe new
structure.
WANT ADS
IMVORTAKT—Want Ao. art «c«pt« for 1«
«nt- pe v line for fir*i neeertiai and 6 coni*
a line tot «y«t imeTtior alter tlu firs; ini«
aYfrajrinj sis wot* Then is 8 imnimuir
rtiaw of 30 rents ant cimnre tor all Want
A* art wvrnb*. CITictb ir advance esrepf
niter e neraor turn- m rejtuur acroun.
for SALE—Set re for QI ALIT1
BARI CHICKS. Mixon s Grocery
Gain tf.
NOTICE TO FARMERS.—Cou Peat
for sale; Branham’s, Whips, Irons,
Ciays and Mixed. See us before you
buy, Sam A. Pierce. S-24-6L
r AT; | jg FOR MILK or whipping
cream We deliver anywhere in the
city. Grady Pharmacy S-10-if.
Roup and C olds in Cht«kens stop Egg
production. W & W Ro-Co and
Poultry Spray quickly stop these
eases. Sold by Mixon’s Grocery,
13-4-t£
AUTO, FURNITURE anc
CO-MAKER LOANS
UP to *306.66
MONTHLY REPAYMENTS
Coramlidated Lorn k Investment Co.
Brighten Bldg. Thnmasvilie, Ga
W. M. SEARCY, Dentist, Phone 51
Powell Building
E L CHENEY, Dentist, Pnom 1
Roddenbery Building
BOTH OUT OF OFFICE ALL DAY
THURSDAYS.
V 6. V Min-7 or. the magic Poultry
Tonic hastens the Moult and keeps
HENS laying. Ask Mixon’s Grocery,
Cairo, hou to feed in the mash. 11-4-tf.
• gfRA WBERKY, LEMON and CHOC
0LaTE sqDAE and Root Beers
LONG AS YOUR. ARM. only a niekle,
at our fount. GRADY PHARMACY.
TYPEWRITER FOR RENT—Rem
ington, No. 12, just re-built. Rates
weak or
able in advance. Cairo Messenger, tf.
FOR SALE—Heavy maniia pamph
let open end envelopes, all sizes.
Messenger office. tf.
LOST,—Brindle bob-tailed bulldog 1
year-old called “Tige”. W. E. Van
iandiugham, lit. 1, Cairo. 4-7-2t-pd.
FOR RENT.—3 or 4 room apt., pri
vate bath, hot water, private front
and rear entrance, occupancy May 1.
Phone 68-R.
FOR SALE.—My personal 1836 Chev
rolet master toW’n sedan. Lannis
Ponlk. 4-7-SSt
STRAYED white bull bitch, from my
place near Providence Church April
1st. Liberal reward for recovery or in
formation. Walter Elkins. 4-7-4t.
MILK we use in our milk shakes
is about half cream, No wondei
we sell so many of them.
pharmacy. 3-2o-tf
FOR SALE—See US for QUALITY
BaBY CHICKS. Mixon’s Grocery,
Cairo. tf.
j FOR IMMEDIATE BALE—Real good
1 milch cow, 3 weeks old male calf.
Albert Collins. Whighum, Ga, lt-p.
i FOR RENT.—3-room furnished apt.;
hot and cold water; private entrance.
Phone 21. 4-14-2t.
j AMBITIOUS, — — ------ reliable man or woman
who is interested in permanent work
with a good ineome, to supply satisfied
customers with famous Watkins Pro
ducts in Cairo. Write J. R. Watkins
Co. 70-78 W. Iowa Ave., Memphis,
Tenn. It-pd.
TYPEWRITER OWNER S—Kee:
your type clean! New easy methoo
j nifty outfit also prevents slippery
I platen rollers and gummy keys. Nom
inally priced. For sale by CAIRO
MESSENGER.
Messenger Advertisers
Will Save You Money
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* Income, Estate and Processing *
* Tax Consultant *
# Thomasville, Georgia *
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CAIRO. Most attractive contract. Interest rate very |„ w Mi
pensee of negotiating loam reasonable.
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The following schedule on monthly installment loan contract
RATES PER $1,000.00
24 Months Contract ...... ..$4I,0( I#-*
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36 Months Contract ...... 81.’ ] 9*
48 Months Contract ®0K
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60 Months Contract ----- ---- 26 . W- >*r Kg,
72 Months Contract ...... ----- 17.22 m
84 months Contract ...... 1E.2J per
86 Months Contract ....... .... IL75 per a*
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126 Months Contract ........ ------ 11.66 M
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PHONE OR WRITE
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CAIRO. GEORGIA
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Bov them Manor Fruit
Cocktail - - 2 Nc. Cans 1 ro <
£ out hem Manor Bl-k-c-A or Halves
Peaches ■ » ■ No. Can 21 in c
Southern Manor Sliced
Pineapple ■ No. Can li 10 '
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Southern Manor
Turin Special! Asparagus 2 h». t c*™ 25c
Pint Jar XYZ Southern Manor Tiny/ Green Lima
Beans ... no 2 can 15c
Mayonnaise Corn Southern Manor Bupar No. 2 Can 10c
Pound ....
and One Southern Manor 7tup
Double-Fresh Peas .... No 2 Car 15c
Silver Label Southern Manor Golden B-amc.r,
Com .... No 2 Car 10c
COFFEE Southern Pineapple Manor Crushed 3 25c
3S s-or cans
Both C Southern Manor Crushed or Sliced
For Pineapple n= i car 10c
Southern Manor Fresh
Prunes No. 21 Can 15C
Frp Southern Manor Alt Greer,
€> Asparagus ns 2 c a - 25c
Fresh Shipped Southern Manor Tiny Greer. Za r.a
EGGS Beans 2 nd 1 c s ^ 25c
Southern Manor Tin;
With Your Purchase of Peas 2 No 1 Cans 23C
Southern Manor Tomato
Gofd Labe) Catsup B-Oz Sr" c IOC
southern Manor Tomato
FLOUR Catsup 14-Oz Bottle 15c
Southern Manor Crushed
1 2 Doz. w ith 12 Lbs. Pineapple no. 2 Car. 15C
! Doz. with 24 Lbs. Souzherm Manor SUcmd 15C
Pineapple No 2 Can
! 12-Lb. Bag 24 -Lb Bag a i i&e 13C
47' 92' Tissue 3 Re- ;
Southern Manor Sliced
Pineapple n 0 h cs* 2 c
Sou! her I. it! o » n M hole in,a- 25c
r Beets . 2 no 2 c,-,
Southern Manor Southern Manor sweet
Peas 2 No 2 Cans
TEA Spinach S o u i hern M a not 2 no 2 cars 25c
Beautiful lea Glass FREE W a id or 5 5
with -Q-lh. Package—£ Giass- Tissue Roll
es with ^fe-Ib. Package. Southern Manor
2-Oz Pkg. Hb. Pkg. Sp*nach No 1 Car
Southern Manor v*
10' 19' Spinach No 2 i Cf
Southern Manor H
Tomatoes No 2 Car
33 c Southern Manor W
pu Pk Floor Wax ■J-Lb Csr
£ 1 K C R 'ita M
Crackers VLB Sr*
Bananas Lettuce
dozen IOc head 7C
Wilson's — 1-lb 8 oz. Can DRIED
Tripe LIMA BEANS
19c pound §5