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Established January 15th, 1904.
Entered as second-class matter Jan-
14, 1904, at the Post Office at
uary the Act of March
Cairo, Ga., under
8rd, 1879.
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F. J. WIND, Editor from May 1st,
1904 to September, 1922.
H. H. WIND, Editor and Manager.
L. A. POWELL, Associate Editor.
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OOOOOCOOOOOCOOOOr
It appears that Georgia’s general
election on June 8th will be exclusive
ly for action on the 33 proposals to
amend the state constitution although
it is possible for candidates for state
office to be voted on therein.
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The weather for 1939 in this sec
tion to date is quite similar to that
in 1938—a deficiency of rainfall but
with sufficient well-timed showeTs to
prevent serious damage or inconven
ience.
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Savannah has been strutting her
self this, week in entertaining so elab
orately the First Southern Paper Fes
tival. The festival accomplished much
toward focusing attention upon the
new paper industry in the south.
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The twenty-three men who compos
ed the March, 1939, Term Grady Su
perior Court grand jury compose the
‘‘vigilance committee” that is serving
until a few days before the next grand
jury meets Oct. 23. To date, it appears
that all is. quiet on the Grady county
law enforcement front.
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Florida’s state deficit was practi
cally wiped out a few days ago when
the state received $2,927,338 in taxes
from the executors of the estate of
the late Alfred I. duPont—even though
the estate was forced to borrow the
money to make the payment, accord
ing to the Florida (Jacksonville)
Times-Union. It is a fine thing that
Florida has been thus benefitted, but
isn’t it a sad sidelight that the estate,
with such heavy tax obligations, was
forced to borrow the money to pay
the taxes? The Word “burden” when
used in connection with taxes is be
ing given a fuller meaning than ever
before, in many instances.
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* CAIRO 15 YEARS AGO *
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APRIL 25TH, 1924.
May 9th was agreed upon as the
date for the annual picnic of the
Cairo Sunday Schools and the site
was to be selected April 27th. Blue
Springs, between Quitman and Val
dosta, was suggested as a site and it
was proposed to charter a special
A. C. L. train for the trip.
Three unmasked bandits held up
and robbed C. E. Collins, a Grady
county cattle inspector, near Beach
ton. His car, which was stolen, was
found later in little Worse condition,
but his watch and a small amount of
money were not recovered.
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A last effort was made to save the
life of Ira Bryant, convicted slayer
of James Lewis.
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One of the most interesting pro
grams ever arranged was announced
foT Confederate Memorial Day, April
26th, in Cairo. The veterans were to
be especially honored.
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BIBLE VERSE
“I am the vine, ye are the branch
es.” John 15:5. (Read Gal. 5:14-26).
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« COMMENTS. *
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Life Expectancy.
Atlanta Constitution:
If Georgians today enjoy a life ex
pectancy of 61 years, as reported by
the Medical Association of Georgia,
can it be possible the promoters of the
series of World’s .Fairs in the United
States are partially to be credited?
Statisticians for a life insurance
company have delved into the ques
tion of longevity as related to the
world’s fairs, starting with the Crys
tal Palace exposition in New York in
1853 —-when Forty-second street was
‘way out in the country and the fair
site considered inconvenient to reach.
Life expectancy in 1853 was 38
years for white males at birth. By
the time of Centennial World’s Fair
in 1876, four years had been added.
But in the 17 years between the Cen
tennial and the Columbian World’s
Fair in 1893, little progress had been
made, despite the fact that the gTeat
fundamental discoveries of bacteriol
ogy of Pasteur, Koch and others had
been made in that period. The results
were shown, ho*wever, in the 11 years
between the Columbian and Louisiana
Purchase world fairs, with the life ex
pectancy jumping from 42 years to
48.2 years in 1904. By the time of the
Panama-Pacific exposition in 1915 the
figure stood at 53 years. In 1933, the
year of the Chicago World’s Fair, it
was 60.5 years and in 1939, with two
world’s fairs vieing for public favor,
it stands at 61.5 years. Some other
figures place it at 62 years. But what
are six months at a time like this ?
By the time of the next world’s
fair—say the Dixie World’s Fair in
Atlanta in 1945—it stands to be much
higher. With the full success of de
rivatives of the miracle drug, sulfan
ilimide, yet to be felt, and With the
myriad other great medical discover
ies of' the last few years barely emerg
ing from the experiment stage, it may
be that an advance as great as that of
1893-1904 period will be shown.
These statistical studies have an
other lesson for Georgians which far
outweigh the national gains. It is
estimated that Georgians today have
a life expectancy of 61 years—one year
under the national average by one set
ELECT GOVERNOR FOR
FOUR YEARS!
Georgia’s quadrennial political rev
olutions appear to become more firm
ly established as the natural order of
things.
The more recent political history of
the state shoWs that a Governor is
elected for a first term of two years
and that before he can get started
toward rendering his service he must
begin making preparations for the
campaign for a second term. Gov
ernors are usually elected for the
second term, of course, but by the
time their second term begins—every
one being mindful of the fact that
they cannot offer for a third term—
various prospective candidates for the
next campaign set about to build
themselves up as much as possible,
and confusion that is quite costly to
the state results. Thus, a real pol
itical revolution every four years ap
pears to develop.
Impersonal observation of recent
developments in the state government,
in the light of the above reflections,
is crystallizing sentiment among
newspapers and state leaders that
changes are needed in our legal ma
chinery, and the outstanding change
that appears as the greatest need is
for adoption of a law, such as Ala
bama, Florida and other states have,
providing for a four-year term for
the office of Governor, and making a
Governor ineligible to succed himself
directly. This plan appears to be giv
ing far greater satisfaction in Ala
bama and Florida than Georgia’s
present system does in our state. The
Messenger has advocated this change
previously and there is a definite
trend in the general sentiment toward
support of it.
Institution of a civil service sys
tem for sta'e employees is another
change, the need for which has be
come so great that it should not be
delayed longer. One of the big fail
ures of the Legislature in the 1939
session was its failure to
the state civil service system
recommended by Governor E. D.
Properly administered, such a
should do much toward in
creasing efficiency and eliminating
petty politics in the administration of
various essential state functions, and
the principle of civil service should
certainly commend itself to all legis
lators and others who are motivated
by the highest conceptions of duty and
service to their state.
By all means, though, we should
try the four-year term for Governor.
Gubernatorial campaigns, are very
expensive in Georgia, as we all know.
The nominal salary paid cannot pos
sibly make it worthwhile for a Gov
ernor to stand the expense of two
campaigns, so close together, and en
couragement is thereby given to prom
ising more jobs than can he supplied,
and to spending more of someone’s
money, especially in the second term
re-election campaigns, than can pos
sibly be justified by legitimate anti
cipations of income.
Heretofore, in discussions of a four
year term for Governor, objection has
been raised because of the possibility
that a Governor, in four years, might
become so troublesome for one reason
or another that the people would
want a change earlier. This objec
tion is now satisfied by the fact that
the Legislature can now convene it
self if popular demand should develop
for a curb in the Governor’s actions
or a gubernatorial replacement, al
though neither of these demands
would likely develop in a four-year
period.
Bitter personal criticism for things
done or not done will do little to
ward solving Georgia’s basic govern
mental problems, especially if the un
satisfactory conditions are due to
faults of our governmental machinery
so much more than they are to one
or more individual officials or state
agencies.
Georgians need to give serious
study now to the four-year term for
Governor and to the institution of civil
service for state employees—and less
attention to political bickerings.
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Loyalty to Cairo institutions is what
does , more than , anything , . else to , build
Cairo. HoW loyal are you?
THE CAIRO MESSENGER, FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST, 1939.
WANT ADS
IMPORTANT—Want Ada are accepted for 10
cents per line for first insertion and 5 cents
a line for every insertion efter the lint, line*
averaging six words. There is a minimum
charge of 30 cents, and charges for all Want
Ada are payable strictly in advance except
where a person has a regular account.
FOR RENT.—Cairo residence 321 2nd
Ave., N. E. See Mts. Graham Ward
at once. 4-21-2t.
AMBITIOUS, reliable man or woman
who is interested in permanent work
with a good income, to supply satisfied
customers with famous Watkins Pro
ducts in Cairo. Write J. R. Watkins
Co. 70-78 W. Iowa Ave., Memphis,
Tenn. lt-pd.
WANTED.—No. 36 Golden Power
Cane Mill—‘good condition. Write
John W. Good, Moultrie, Ga., stating
lowest price. 4-21--3t-pd.
FOR SALE.— Two young cows, fresh
in milk. J. M. Strange. 4-21-2t-pd.
FOR SALE.—FeW tons good hay. G.
L. Worthy. 4-21-2t.
FOR RENT.—3-room furnished apt.;
hot and cold water; private entrance.
Phone 21. 4-14-2t.
FOR SALE.—See US for QUALITY
BABY CHICKS. Mixon’s Grocery,
Cairo. tf.
NOTICE TO FARMERS.—Cow Peas
for sale; Brabham’s, Whips, Irons,
Clays and Mixed. See us before you
buy. Sam A. Pierce. 3-24-6t.
CALL US FOR MILK or whipping
cream. We deliver anywhere in the
city. Grady Pharmacy. 3-10-tf.
Roup and Colds in Chiakens stop Egg
i production. W & W Ro-Co and
Poultry Spray quickly stop these dis
eases. Sold by Mixon’s Grocery.
11-4-tf.
AUTO, FURNITURE *nd
CO-MAKER LOANS
UP to $300.00
MONTHLY REPAYMENTS
Consolidated Loan & Investment Co.
Brighton Bldg. Thomasville, Ga.
W. M. SEARCY, Dentist, Phone 51
Powell Building
H. L. CHENEY, Dentist, Phone 1
Roddenbery Building
BOTH OUT OF OFFICE ALL DAY
THURSDAYS.
VV & W Min-Ton, the magic Poultry
Tonic hastens the Moult and keeps
HENS laying. Ask Mixon’s Grocery,
Cairo, how to feed in the mash. 11-4-tf.
STRAWBERRY, LEMON and CHOC
OLATE SODAS and Root Beers AS
LONG AS YOUR ARM, only a nickle,
at our fount. GRADY PHARMACY.
TYPEWRITER FOR RENTj—R em
ington, No. 12, just re-built. Rates
$1 per week or $2.50 per month, pay
able in advance. Cairo Messenger, tf.
FOR SALE.—Heavy manila pamph
let open end envelopes, all sizes.
Messenger office. tf.
LOST.—Brindle bob-tailed bulldog 1
year-old called “Tige”. W. E. Van
landingham, Rt. 1, Cairo. 4-7-2t-pd.
STRAYED white bull bitch, from my
place near Providence Church April
1st. Liberal reward for recovery or in
formation. Walter Elkins. 4-7-4t.
THE MILK We use in our milk shakes
is about half cream. No wonder
we> sell so many of them. GRADY
PHARMACY. 3-25-tf
FOR SALE__See US for QUALITY
BABY CHICKS. Mixon’s Grocery,
Cairo. tf.
TYPEWRITER OWNER S_Keep
your type clean! New easy method
nifty outfit also prevents slippery
platen rollers and gummy keys.
inally priced. For sale by CAIRO
MESSENGER.
* I. RUSSELL GRINER *
* Income, Estate and Processing *
* Tax Consultant *
* Thomasville, Georgia *
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studies and six months by the oth
The reason lies in the expanded
of the health department of
state and of the comparatively
counties supporting such work—
for it has not always been the case.
Generally speaking, Georgia has
ranked well below the national aver
age because of an almost total neg
lect of health functions, a mistake
which the urge and necessity for
economy bids fair to repeat. The dis
eases susceptible to public health Work
will spread again unless the fight is
waged with constant strength. Death
does not wait upon taxes and legis
latures, nor does it respect poverty
or riches.
Georgians actually should have a
life expectancy greater than that of
the other sections of* the country, yet
such will not be the case until and
unless diseases controlloble by public
health work are brought to their min
imum. Money and an enlightened cit
izenry are the necessary ingredients.
The money is returned a thousand
fold.
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“The child of today is brought up
on competition; it learns in infancy to
out-squawk the radio or be ignored,”
says the Florida (Jacksonville) Times
Union. Yes, and in a great many cases,
it appears, these early quawking hab
its flourish in later life.
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1 s CAIRO 30 YEARS AGO
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APRIL 23RD, 1909.
An elaborate program was announc
ed for the big celebration on Friday,
April 30th, marking the completion,
acceptance and opening of Grady
county’s magnificient new Courthouse
and the new County Jail. M. L. Led
ford was to be the master of cere
monies and a parade Was to open the
day’s exercises, with a big picnic at
noon. It was planned as the biggest
day in the county’s history extend
ing over slightly more than three
years.
Cairo soda fountains advertised that
ice cream would be served “from now
until winter again.”
The new Cairo Baptist Church was
formally dedicated at a special ser
vice that attracted an overflow crowd,
Dr. Robert H. Harris, the pastor, con
ducted the service, with various
| church officials on the program.
Building of the Pelham & Havana
! railroad southward from Cairo ad
vanced steadily Rails Were laid to a
j point mQre than a mil . 3 south of the
city.
ADDING MACHINE
AND
CASH REGISTER ROLLS
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Carried in stock for your convened
in best quality paper. Also MiMEOGRAH
paper in both letter and legal cap sizes,
different weight stock.
LET US SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS AT
THE RIGHT PRICE!
Cairo Messenger
Printers—Publishers—Office Outfitters
PHONE 203
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GIGANTIC
FLOUR SALE
These Sensational Reductions on Our Fine Quality FI oi
bring you the lowest prices in many yean!
BUY NOW-AND SAVE
Gold Label
5-Lb. Ctn. 12-Lb. Bag 24-Lb. Bag 48-Lb. Bag
23* 45* 89* $ .73
With purchase of 12-lb. bag Gold Label we
will give absolutely FREE one No. r 12
Cotton Thread Mop
With purchase of 24-lb. bag Gold Label we
will give absolutely FREE one plain handle
F our-String Broo m
Circus
12-Lb. Bag 24-Lb. Bag 48-Lb. Bag 96-Lb. Bag
33* 63* $ 1 19 *2 .25
Rogers 4 37’
12-Lb. Bag 24-Lb. Bag 48-Lb. Bag 96-Lb. Bag
37* 69* $ 1 33 $ 2 ”
BUY NOW-AND SAVE
Calumet Baking Colonial Tomato
POWDER 12-Oz. Can ISc JUICE 12 10-0*. Cans 43c
Royal Desserts or Old Dutch p.
JELL-O ■ ■ 3 Pkgs. 14c CLEANSER 2 c- l . 5t
AH Good One Large Bar for 5c with Ivory
Apricots 3 no. i cans 25c SOAP > . • Lar 9® Bar ^
All Good Silver Label
Apricots No. 2£ Can 15c Double-Fresh 15C
Standard Sliced or Halves COFFEE . . Lb.
Peaches 2 no. 2 j c 25c Double-Fresh Gold Label
COFFEE Bailey's Supreme ans 27c COFFEE Marshmallows - - i-u>- * Jj
. . 1-Lb. Can
Ga. Strained or Comb Southern Manor Fruit
HONEY . ■ 1-Lb. Jar 15C Cocktail 2 h«. 1 can.
Colonial Tomato Health Club Baking
JUICE 6 10-0*. Cans 25c POWDER 12-0*. Can 1° C
One Roll
SCOTTOWELS
And One ScotTowel
HOLDER
Fo°r 25*
Bananas, dozen . l°
Lemons, dozen ♦
Lettuce, head . .
Mullet, 3 lbs.