Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, March 30, 1921, Wednesday Edition, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Text~ ENTERPRISE AND PRESS Issued Daily and Thrice-a-Week LEADER PUBLISHING CO. Isidor Gelders _______________Editor S, F. Gelders ..__.__...._Man’g Ed. SUBSCRIPTION RATE By Carrier ..............20¢c per wk. By Mail ... ... 000000523 per W AN ANSWER TO RAILROAD PROPAGANDA From Labor— In connection with their cam paign to force down the wages of the workers and to destroy exis ting labor organizations, the rail roads are flooding the country with misleading statements, | All are designed to poison thci public mind against the workers by making it appear that the rail toad’s difficulties are directly tracable to the high wages paid employees and to the unfair and unreasonable working rules en-| forced by labor organiZations. A complete answer to this pro-i paganda is to be found on page' 3807 of the Congressional Record for February 22, 1921, ; In a memorandum prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commis sion and submitted to the United States Senate on tha date the fol lowing facts are revealed: In 1919, under government control, the operating expenses of all Class 1 roads were $4,419,- 988,750. In 1920, when the roads were under private control for ten months and under government control for only two months, the operating expenses totaled $5,810, 970,021. The increase under private con trol was $1,391,000,000. : Was that increase caused by advances in worker’s wages? The United States Railway Labor Board granted an increase in June, 1920, retroactive to May 1, 1920. * This was the only ad vance granted under private own ership. The highest estimate of the cost cost of that advance was $60,000.- 000 a month. We believe an im partial investigation would show that the actual kost was VETY 'much less han that estimate. For the purpose of this argu ment, however, we can afford to accept the highest estimate., The wage increase was in ef fect for eight months during 1920 —from May Ist to December 31. At $60,000,000 a month this would mean an addition to operating ex penses of $480,000,000 on account of wages. But the total increase in oper ating expenses under private con trol, as shown/hy the Interstate Commerce Commission, was $l,- 391,000,000, After allowing the most cx-l treme estimate of the wage in crease, we still have $911,000,000 to account for. $ What did the railroad managers do with that vast sum of money under private ownership. The highest estimate of the cost of that advance was $60),- 000,000 a month. We believe an impartial investigation would show that the actual cost was very much less than that es timate, For the purposes cf this argu ment, however, we can afford to accept the highest estimate. - The wage increase was in ef fect for eight months during 1920—from May 1 to December 31 At $60,000,000 a month this would mean,an addition to op erating expenses of $480,000,000 on account of wages, But the total increase in oper ating expenses under private control, as shown by the Inter state Commerce Commission was $1,391,000,000, After allowing the most ex treme estimate of the wage in crease, we still have $911,000,000 to account for. | What did the railroad mana gers do with that vast sum un dér private ownership ? It can not be claimed that they invested it in equipment or in construction and maintenance. Their additions to equipment are unimportant and instead of maintaining and reconstructing they have dismissed tens of thou sands of employes who might have performed that essential work. Government control has been denounced by the publicity agents of the railroad executives as an “orgy of waste.” If that be an accurate descrip tion what should be said of the performance under private own ‘ership? o i WHEN TO EAT AND WHEN TO TAKE MEDlClNE—(Way }croquoumax-amxd.) -—A ticket for Milledgeville would be re quisitioned pretty soon if a man meuced that he would eat only ‘when he was full up to the craw, and that he would take raedicine only wher he was perfectly well-- ~ That he would eat only when g B attemptedito live by that anomolous rule! : And yet there are merchants and many men in other lines of business wno talk and act in ge gard to their business and adver tising on just that ccyzy principle! There are men who advertise only when businéss is gr.cd—-then they say it is'the only time they can afford to spend monrey for ad vertising. There are a few leit who pretend to be doing an as sault with inrtent to carry on bus iness who will use printer’s inlk when they need it least and pull their heads into a hole of oblivion the minute the time comes around when they actually need a more liberal application of printer’s ink. The time to advertise most is when business needs it most; if there is a time when the space | might be a little more abbhrovi ated, when the adverti«iny aAppPro priation might excusably be some ‘wlmt restricted, it is when busi ness is at its best, when sales pile up and clients and patrons crmu!! the store and office and shop. But when business is run down~—‘ then’s the time for the tonic, aye, | even the stimulant of extra :u]vcr-l tising! When the cash register is hungry—then’s the time to fu:«]' it with more liberal, more exten sive, more judicious, more intel ligent, hard hitting, figure-telling, quality talking, advertising, : The Blackshear Times has a paragraph in point : ! The merchant who stops his add because business is bad would stop insurance when health is bad.- MAKE EVERY MONTH PAY ITS WAY (Progressive Farm er.)—This is the year when ev ery month should pay its own ex penses. Taxes are due; notes are long past due; store accounts yet unpaid ; money is needed to keep the farm operations going. We need some sixty and ninety-day cash crops. We can’t afford to stake everything on cotton. The harvest is too far off. Our progressive farmers are figuring it this way : So far as pos sible there will be some crop rip ening on our farms each month, Soon oats and irish potatoes will come in. They may not sell for ‘much, but every little helps, and they help feed the family and the live stock. We are planting a lit tle more of everything in the gar den than we need, and when we g 0 to town, a peck of beans, or’'a basket of tomatoes may pay for what we have to buy. St S bl it 10 o ~ We”ll have an acre of water melons. That'll be too many for us and the neighbors, but we can sell some in town, We expect to plant a great many sweet potatoes We will start to selling some in August, and have a few hundred bushelg_left to care for spring market. The culls make good hog feed. We are enlarging our sorghum cane patches to make a few extra barrels of syrup to sell. We will have several acres in soy beans and some cow peas. The few bushels of seed we save will be worth something, then we need the hay. We will co-op erate with neighbors in making and baling hay and selling enough to supply our local market. We will grow a pretty good patch of peanuts. If we can't sell them, they are good hog feed. Of course, we will have a little more corn than last year, and a whole lot less cotton. But the main dependence on our farms are the little bunches of seven or eight cows and the cream checks every month from them. That and the eggs and chickens we sell, and a few extra pigs will just about clean up our debts from last year and give us an even start by fall. We won't fare so badly, and we'll be on the road to making money next year. | Sl iit | DID YOU SWAT THAT FLY—Now comes the season of the year when the pesky, bother some, typhoid carrying housefly lends his assistance to making life a bore. Oue fly killed in March will mean * a million unborn by September. Swat the | fly now while he is scarce and hard to find. Tt will save swatting him in droves a few weeks later. Flies believe in raising large families. Each fly you see today will be the ancestor of several millions be fore August if you give him a chance. Now is also a good time to start exterminating the mosqui toes. Clear up the garbage and pour kerosene on all . standing water. Clean-up week comes of ficially next month but it is never too early to begin war on flies and mosquitoes. They won't wait for proclamation from mayor Pitt man to begin laying their plans“ for a summer of feasting on un protected arms and legs and bald heads. : It might be a good idea for all the bald headed men in Fitzgerald ‘to organize this week and lead the war on flies, which carry typhoid as well as discomfort for bald heads, the mosquitoes, which car ry malaria as well as a painful hose. The baldheaded men are the worst sufferers,and the Lead er will do all it can to help them out, even though it may lay itseli open to a charge of representing only one class of citizens. We ol eS L -has as mueh righ L ligni g‘:“ ! TR B TN ey (SN RS . L THE LEADER-ENTERPRISE AND PRESS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1921. liberty and the pursuit of happi ness unpestered and unprovoked by flies and mosquitoes as any other man and we may be bald headed some day “ourself.” But, folks, don’t leave the fight entirely to the bald headed men. ‘They will suffer most but all of us will suffer some. “Swat the fly,” “Mash the Mosquito,” say we, swat to the line and let the flies fly where they may. FOR SAFER SCHOOLS— From Macon News—The report just made by the national com mittee for Chamber of Commerce co-operation with the public schools on a survey conducted by the American City Bureau, ought to be far from reasuring to the parents of children 1n public schools. committee s headed” by George D. Strayer of the Teachers’ College of Co lumbia University. This report indicates that in[ 429 cities of the United States tens of thousands are attcndingl schols in firetraps, and that hun dreds of thousands are com pelled to attend hali-time or in makeshift, insanitary buildings. Passing the problems of play ground room, which in some cases is limited to a space of six by six feet for a pupil and in others none at all, the question of fire hazard seems vital. Of all the buildings in these cities, “only five per cent are of the type of construction usually called fireproof;” 25 per cent of the two poorest types of school buildings included in the survey are of two or more- stories and without fire escapes; 39 per cent of these two types have no ex-‘ tinguishers andniess than 10 per cent have automatic extinguish ers in any part of the buildings; only 11 per cent have automatic fire alarms. And one-half of the present day schools were built prior to 1897, It seems that real menace ex ists. How about our city? Are our public school children amply protected in case of fire? Constant fire drills by pupils, automatic sprinkler equipment, grenades in every room, and au tomatic fire alarms would reduce ‘the fire hazard wonderfully even ‘in buildings that are not of the ‘latest fireproof construction. . GOOD ROADS FOR GOOD COUNTRY Editor J. Kelly Simmons 6f the Nashville Herald was a visitor in Fitzgerald Mon day enroute home from a week end trip to Mcßae. Mr. Simmons stated that the present conditions of the roads in some parts of the route are a crying evidence of the need for an official Central South Georgia “Direct Route.” | Mr. Simmons is president of the ‘Georgia DPress Association and one of the ablest newspaper men in Georgia. He said this morn ing that he was convinced that Berrien County was the best in the state. Any Central South Georgia County is “best.” Swatting The Fly Is Order Of Day Spring Offensive Against Pests Is Opening in Georgia ATLANTA, March 29.—The spring offensive against the fly, menace is opening up in Atlanta and in many other portions of the State, it is stat ed here by health authorities. The war against this worst of disease scatterers should be waged inces santly and in every city, community and home, says these health authori ties. Wholesale slaughter of all flies is the program urged. : Precautionary measures to keep flies out of homes, through screened windows and'doors, it is pointed out, Jis important, and the cleaning up of premises to the end that flies will find no available breeding places is an important precautionary measures. “The house fly is an enemy to the human race and should be so treated.” says at Atlanta health authority, “It shou!d be fought in every possible way and with the greatest possible vigor. Old and young should push | the fight, for old and young alike are menaced by the fly.” . It is claimed that flies will be: more numerous this year than usual, be- lSealed proposals will be acfepted until Saturday noon, Apyil 4th, 1921 for the purchase of 25 hdad of Mules. i These Mules can be sMn at the plant of the ,Atlantic Refining Company at Brunswick, Ga. Owing to the completion of cer tain- construction work on which the¥ were ued, these mules, are 'being offered to the highest bid der for cash. - Mark proposals “The Atlantic Refining Company, Brunswick, Ga., Proposal to purchase mules.” The right is reserved to reject 'my or all Bids. _ ! . . Ashton Seniors Give Play Commencement (From Yesterday’s Daily) The senior boys and girls are en deavoring to present at Commence ment thjs year “Miss Topsy Turvy” a snappy little comedy full of ginger and pep. We were intending giving the play last Commencement but ow ing to the* Flu"‘ epidemic, we were compelled to abandon it. @ | ~ Exie Robizsch as “Topsy Turvy” is a genuine little “thriller” who by | her fondness for_ practical joking and‘ her fun-loving disposition, laughs herl way inte the hearts of those she loves. But a friend worth the loving—lloyal, | steadfast and true. 5 1 Elmo Troup as Frank Golden, Top-‘ sy’s cousin, also believes in fun and} plenty of it and lives up to his belief. Ossie Young is the great Lord Clar ence, with plenty of brains and plcnt‘y‘ of money and “considered a good catch by all the Belles of London.” Bessie Fountain is May Golden, an adventuress, who resolves by means, fair or fowl to win Lord Clarence and | his bottomless bank account. Her groundless suspicions and petty j('al-‘; ouies are very amusing. Alton Wal ker is the Deacon Jones, “A sainti abroad, a devil at home,” who is wild ly in love with Mrs. Spriggs, Topsy’s governess. Clara Wilbanks plays the‘ part and we believe she certainly knows what she is about. i Myrtice Harden, Mrs. Clarendon, is Toysy’s mother and she certainly plays | her part well, Jack Ball as Ned, a negro is very amusing, his genuire dar key expressions and pathetic ignorance appeals to one and is typical of the Southern negro. We are trying to make this one of the best plays ever presented at Ashton and we truly hope that we will be successful, cause ‘of the exceedingly mild winter. In this part of the country, it is shown, there was not sufficient cold weather to kill the flies and now that Spring is approaching there are evi dences of a heavy increase in the number of flies. War against flies nas already been started in Atlanta, where the winter “hang-over” flies already have made their appearance. “Start right now to swatting the fly and swat him every chance you get” is the Atlanta slogan, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY— THREE DAYS! for 3 Days at The Bazaar Store | Lots of New Goods have just arrived and they se.in at SPECIAL PRICES for 3 DAYS! LADIES’ PUMPS AND OXFORDS Ladies’ PUMPS and OX FORDS—We are showing - some of the best shoes in years at prices that are ex ceedingly low. See these Ladies’ Soft Vici OXFORD at— Other special values in the strap PUMPS at $2.985 pair Baby Louis Heels are new and we have them at - $0 to $8 Black, Grey and Brown. WHITE GOODS White Goods that you will soon need, 36 inch Nain sook, a good value at 35c regular, 5 yards for - o« : $l.OO - Fruit of Loom Bleaching None better 5 yards for 36 inch Pajama Checks a wonderful value at per yd. 12Y2 cents Pepperell Sheeting, Bleach ed 9-4 at the yard 45 cents 72 inch Table DAMASK— Special at per yard 93 cents New Curtain materials are priced low for these 3 days. "The -.SHOES! JUST LOTS OF THEM AT: ~ $1 pair ~ National @ PLAYER-PIANO WEEK April 2 Oth. pril 2nd to 9th. . T = HE -‘. = ST i R (B = - ,‘: o _( .:‘.‘ -B } @ ; | T . e 7/ ' ‘ R ; k| | PO | : e e N e N - ; ;‘[.o 4 "T:T[‘;u.ﬁ:;l’"" .(.7’%‘ ‘)l 3“‘%\: S ‘.“ {64 ;( . - : Il e R \‘*‘M‘” P il / T . IR T R 2 elm\|&: ) ‘L | \ \'.\)r rn% [ITIRY ¢Ay R Y ] Y L o 1 LI R N | = E_/Q'k U ‘L’V/ J"’)’ “‘ h R === HAPPIN ESS is the most precious thing in life; it is that intan gible something which keeps us eternally young. Nappiness makes the ‘kiddes” romp ‘and play; it hightens work for the grown folks; it sends a man to business with a clear eye and a bouyant step equipped to succeed. : . Happiness is born in the home; it come from association with (/ those we love—and music. No home can be completely happy - without musie. - : The Playerpiano supplies the music need. Its influence smooths out the little worries and fills up the little cornérs with happiness that are sometimes filled with gloom. , During National Playerpiano Week is the time to buy your Playerpiano. Don’t fail to see our special Playerpiano Week offerings. BRADSHAW MUSIC CO. “Dependable Musical Merchandise’”’ . Great Stream of Values Men’s' Brogue OXFORDS Black or Brown at— 52.95 pair e MR Men’s Kid OXFORDS in Brown or Black at $5 to $lO Children’s White PUMPS— or Blatk PUMPS _at 50% OFF We have just received 45 cases of SHOES that must be sold , so if yos need any kind of SHOES, we will be glad to show you what we have and leave you to judge the price. “ SHEETS, TOWELS and BED SPREADS 72x90 Pugeot SHEETS— seamless at each White Bed Spreads 72x88 Special at each Other Bed Spreads less 10 per cent regular price $2 to $6.50 Bath TOWELS 18x38 heavy quality Special, 5 for HUCK TOWELS 18x34 1915 price 12 1-2¢, Our price now only— 10c each Other yalues in towels. BAZAAR Store “Where Values Speak Louder than -Words” | 'lO7-‘_l"99»East Central Avenue “ MEN’S CLOTHING Schloss Bros. and others— they are mid-summer suits and Come in stouts, regulars and slims, sizes 34 to 50— priced at ;ew tailor-made Suits left to close out SPECIAL at— Yes they are all wool and the tailoring is good. Think of a SUIT for $17.50 now-a days. y“ DRESS GINGHAMS about 35 pieces to go at— Other Ginghams atlsc to 22c per yard. 32 inch French Ginghams -at per yard 55¢ yard 32 inch Tissue Ginghams— very Special at per yard 63Sc yard - Three more buttons, three more straps, three more dol lars saved on every twenty you spend at this store. MLB L R s STAR THREAD 10¢ spool. COATES THREAD ssc. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY— " THREE DAYS! “ Men’s Silk Madras Shirts at each $3.00 each Another lot of Madras Shirts that are valued regular to $3.00 eacl}sait 25 Men’s One-Piece UNION &JITS well made at each \ . Sk 80 Boy’s One-Piece UNION SUITS at each ; 75 cents ' Men’s 75¢ Silk Socks, Onyx at only— - 50c¢ pair ““ 100 Childrens Dresses white and white with colored col lars, at each : $2.75 Sample Gingham Dresses for children at $l.OO to $1.95 Ladies’ House Dresses at only _ o 1-2 price Ladies’ White SKIRTS— they are values at ¥ $3 toss New SHIRT WAISTS— Georgette, Crepe de Chine, and Pongee, priced $3.00 to $6.00 LESS e 10 per cent MEN’S WORK SHOES, An leathers, at per pair & $2.50 #o $5.00