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The Fitzgerald Leader
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Entered at the Pcst Office at Fitzgerald as second Class
Mail Matter under Act of Congress, March 18, 1897
Official Organ of the City of Fitzgerald
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Rates for display advertising furnished on application,
Local readers 10c per line for each insertion. No ad
taken for less than 30 cents. AMERICAN PRESS
ASSOCIATION, foreign Adv. Representatives. }
DOING IT DIFFERENT IN THOMAS COUN
TY—It's not generally known, in fact we didn’t
know it untill last Saturday night, that the erst
while special delinquent tax collector, Mr. Buchan
an, of Waycross, engaged by our county commis
sioners to ferret out tax dodgers and collect past
due taxes, had collected several thousand dollars,
jut them in his jeans and departed for parts un
inown, so far as our information goes. Over in
Thomas County, the commissioners have engaged
2 special tax investigator, whp will ferret out the
delinquents and furnish the data to the local bond
=d tax receiver whose duty it will be to put the dis
covered taxable properties on the digest to be col
lected in the regular way by the regular bonded
tax collector. ‘Thomas County probably heard of
our experience and is profiting by it. |
TO ORGANIZE MELON GROWERS— |. j.‘
Parish, president of the South West Georgia mel
en Growers Association has arranged for a meet
ing of the Ben Hill melon growers here Wednes
day to present his plans for successful marketing
water melons. ‘The meeting will be held at the
Chamber of Commerce and the prospective grow
ers are invited to meet with him. The importance
of an organization of this sort became noticeable
last season, when the associated counties in the
Southwest sold their melons at top prices, and the
growers in the unorganized c¢ounties had difficul
ties in marketing their product at any price.
, Co-operative marketing has proven to be the
salvation of the farmers as collective bargaining
Las been the recognized advantage in industrial
associations. The only fellows who are fighting‘
this new method of helping the farmer are those
who have been “farming farmers” for their owni
selfish gains.
NO NEED FOR ANY TARIFF LAW - Appat-|
«ntly the Republican par:y is going to take hold
this winter and make another attempt to tinker
the tariff. Their first effort, the Fordney tariff bill,
which passed the house, aroused such an emphatic
protest that it was quickly dropped like a hot po
tato. Now it remains to be scen whether it can
Jo any better.
The Congressmen should make but few changes
to the tariff at this time. Every time they jack
up a rate on account of the supposed necessity of
protecting some hame industry, they shut off im
vorts. And every time they shut off imports, they
make it possible for foreign countries to buy cor
responding amounts of goods in this country. They
=un pay for the goods they buy of us, only by sell
‘ng us something else, as they have no gold to
pay with.
Thus every dollar of business that they give our
producers by removing the competition of foreign
products, they take away another dollar from an
other set of American producers by killing their
export trade.
Thus they pass the dollars from one pocket to
another without gaining anything. And mean
while the conisumer loses, because the shutting off
of foreign competition will raise the price on the
aQome made article.
Furthermore the American valuation plan, which
still is a part of the proposed legislation, will make
it practically impossible to import any considerable
amount of goods having a similarity to any Amer
ican product. It is not safe to secure American pro
ducers thus from all competition. It will be ordi
nary human nature to take advantage of the shelt
erf thus given and profiteer. If Congress passes
any general law revising tariff duties upward, it
will wish it hadn’t, when the next election returns
¢ome in. : G
SOMETHING FARMERS SHOULD READ
The farmer bcin& a business man— a seller of
goods—he ought to advertise just as all other suc
cessful business men advertise. He, too, will be
successful in that Kttle business mattef of win
ning bank accounts when he advertises liberally
and intelligently.
But the first class way to find out hat “advertis
ng doesn’t pay” is to advertise unintelligently.
One of our justly noted farm magazines prints
two advertisements that illustrate this point very
clearly indeed.
John Smith having ten very fine Holstein cows
and being nearly out of feed, ran this ad in his near
by town paper
FOR SALE—Ten ¢ows, Price rea
' songhle. John Smith, Plodtown.
Then John sat down and waited. There was
nothing arousing, or interesting, or attractive or
appealing in that ad. Moreover, it didn't tell the
facts that farmers w nting to buy cows wanted to
kdow. A " lefté& came to John, every one of
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“Pogem ~
e HAIL, NEW YEAR!
¢ e * Hello, Youngster—Glad ye're’
i comin’! Been a-lookin’ sharp fer
? v SV Vyou; old year's chariot’s gone
‘a-hummin’—Welcome, Nineteen
g BB twenty-two! Don’t commence to
L_/\\i - ® act contrary, cause yer cradle’s
; cold and wet—Babies born in
Janooary don’t look pretty when they fret! In
the lap of Peace an’ Plenty, you got lots of chance
to grow..__.You'll be bigger'n Nineteen-twenty,
when you're six months old, or so.___We’re ex
pectin’ great things of ye—Make our fondest
dreams come true! Won’t ye try to make us love
ye,—fetch us flowers, an’ honey-dew? May Dbe
some that dreads to meet ye, as they think of fruites
less years...._.l myself, would hate to greet ye,
through a viel of blindin’ tears,—but the sperit,
all-endurin’—must not falter—must not grope—
~-Let the New Year, reassurin’—hand us Faith
an’ Love, an’ Hope'!
kMw what was the matter with the cows that he
was trying to sell “reasonably.” John had to write
back answers to all the qtiestim)s. Meanwhile, the
fced gave out and John had to sell in desperation
for less than two-thirds the value to a neighbor
v.ho knew his predicament.
Our magazine editor says that Tom Jones put
tne following ad in his country town paper:
FOR SALE—Ten heavy producing
grade Holstein cows, five years old.
Price $lOO each. Fresh in Septem
ber Forced to sell on account of feed
shortage. Tom Jones, Peptown.
During the next three days Tom got several ac
ceptances of his offer—right off the bat—provid
ing the cows were as he represented, of course.
The farmers who read his ad didn't have to ask
auestions. ‘The ad told all they wanted to know
«nd they accepted when the appeal was fresh in
their minds, S ]
Now Tom’s ad cost twice as much as John's—
pmobably 50 cents more. But Tom got $l.OOO for
his cows, and John got only $650 for his.
Unitelligent advertising may not pay, but intel
ligent advertising always pays—ALWAYS.
And there is nothing hard about it. Just write an
ad that you yourself would like to read if you were
.ooking over the advertising columns.
Don’t be miserly with your words; in the long
run they cost almost nothing Don’t waste them
either, folks. Tom didn’t.
CO-OPERATIVE ADVERTISING—In many of
cities nowadays, merchants are uniting to impress
some idea on the public through a co-operating
plan of advertising. In Fresno, Califorfiia, for
instance, through the month of October, 75 mer.
chants combined in such a campaign. Their idea
vas that by gettin gtogether and uniting in putting
¢ certain idea before the public, they could break
the “buyer's strike.”
In this campaign the merchants continued or
mereased their own individual advertising, and at
the same time united in using publicity intended
to promote the idea they had in mind. They had
a large space with a big heading “Lower Prices
are Here ™ Then they showed a picture of a scale
on which the goods that could be bought for a
ixed amount of money in 1920 were being weigh
ed in comparison with scales containing 1921 pur
chases. The 1921 side of the scales of course
greatly outweighed the 1920 side, since the dol-
Fuin 1921 will buy more than it did.a year ago.
At the hottom of the notice a list of the 75 mer
chants cooperating in the campaign was given.
i‘ach merchant was allowed to use a special em
hlem bearing the picture of a dove, and bearing
the inscription “We are demonstrating that lower
P'rices are here.” Over and over again this thought
vas emphasized: “Visit our Stores and let us
demonstrate the fact that prices are lower.”
“Printer’s Ink” which describes this campaign,
reports that it accomplished two results. It stim
vlatéd sales and it prometed a spirit of getting to
eether among the merchants.
If the business men of Fitzgerald would unite
in such a scheme, the result would inevitably be
U persuade people of outlying towns and villages
that a special drive for price reduction is being
made in this community.
L
NATIONAL DEFENSE—PubIic sentiment de
mands a halt on the sinking of billions of dollars
in costly war ships, but this does not prove that the
American people can safely neglect national de
fense. .
Some kinds of military preparations are terribly
expensive, while others, like the training of men to
serve as army officers and the encouragement of
aviation cost relatively little, Secretary Weeks in
his ar.ual report urges the country to keep up the
two kinds of work dabove meationed. :
The nation that becomes slack in military prep-.
aration will be the one that i§ most likely to have
to fight for its life. Caips to train young men in
military sciefice will promote miatitifiess and effs
ciency. Encouragement of aviation will assist
commercial success.
These two lines of preparedness can be devel
oped without spending very much money, and with
out making any other power feel that the United‘
Subeili blig beiga,
THE LEADER-ENTEKPR'SE AND PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1921.
Regular C.ty Election, December
20th, 1921.
For Mayor
Drew W. Paulk, \
For Alderman-at-Large |
(Vote for Five)
E. J. Dorminy, :
Clayton Jay,
G. L. Kilcrease,
W. R, Paulk,
A H, Thurmond,
| For Treasurer
G. P. Mingledorff,
For Member Water, Light and Bond
Commisg;ion
| J. o Mayecs,
~ For President Board of Education
! W, D. Dorminy,
| For Member of School Board
Ist Ward:
Lon Dickey.
2nd Ward:
_ G, C. Petty,
3rd Ward:
G. A. JOUC)’.
4th Ward:
Mrs. Frank Ward.
At e e ey
ANOTHER FITZGERALD CASE
It Proves That There’s A Way Out
for Many Suffering Fitzgerald Folks
Just another report ot a case in Fitz
gerald, Another typical case. Kid
ney ailments relieved in Fitzgerald by
Doan‘s Kidney Pills, |
J. M. Griner, carpenter, 518 West
Ocmulgee street says: “Off and on
for years I suffered from weak kid
neys, During the last attack I was
so bad, I was almost down and ut.
My backhurt so severly, T coul: i ¢
ly et around and I suffered iromn «
dull ache across my loins,
My head ac constantly and at
times :verything Wrned black before
me, I was dizzy, t 9. I read about
Doan’s Kidney Pills an¥_got a supply.
One box cured me and\jt has been
some time now since T Mqve had a
bit of trouble.” N |
60c at all dealers, Foster-Milburn |
Co., Mfgrs. Buffalo, N, Y adv.
SR i i i
SCHOOL NOTICE TO
CHILDREN’S PARENTS
All parents who desire to enter
children for the Spring term of school
which will begin on January 2, 1922,
are expected to have them vaccinated
and bring or send them to the High
School Building between the hours
of 3 and 5 P. M. on the eve of the
following days, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Dec. 19 to 21 inclusive,
for registration,
Ulric J. Bennett, Supt.
BEN HILL TAX BOOKS
CLOSE DECEMBER 20th
Notice to tax payers is hereby giv
en that ghe tax books will close Dec.
20th after which fi fas will be issued
according to law. Delinquent tax
payers both for the city and county
will save additional costs by taking
up their tax receipts before that date,
FOR SISTER—
Beautiful Dresses at ._____________Marcus Quality Shop
Bed Room Slippers at $1.29 at ~=-=---ee---Moore Bros.
Purses and Handbags at ___.______Marcus Quality Shop
Sweaters Beautiful Styles at ______._________"Moore Bros.
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NN TN NI DY oo —oiicidbinns stin i OWeRs
FOR THE BABY-
All Wool Knit Caps at ____..____..__Marcus’ Quality Shep
Fancy Baby Sweaters at _....._.__Mareus’ Quality Shop
A FORMMME IR DY .. ooinsc oo cnibsiminncroce DWeDS
FOR SWEETHEART—
Silk Hose at _____..___.______.__Marcus’ Quality Shop
Victor Records and Sheet Music at «-z--su-u--Bradshaw’s
Beaded Handbags at ..__........_Marcitg’ Quality. Shop
Pearl Beads at _.__..___...._____ Marcus’ Quality Shop
Visiting Cards at _.______.._.___.The Leag!e;-Erxtergrisg
Leather Handbags at _____.________Marcas’ Quality Shop
0 BRI IR DY ... - cnnsmnss e mmsosbatas i s LIRS
FOR BROTHER—
A Pressing Club Membership at the.___Fit-Right Tailot
in, Compan¥ (successors to National Dry Cleaning Co.)
Silk%sqx and Ties at ..___ _..__.._._Marcus’ lity Shop
Harmotiicas for little brother at _ __ _______“Bradshaw’s
Hat, The Lion Quality at __..______Marcus’ Quality Shop
Cardsatthe .___._. _._________Leader-Enterprise Office
FORTSEPNENIE. FORIEUY. . - wooiviasmacseasan soy Owens
FOR MOTHER—
Victrolas and Records at SeSemcenadivess-- Btadshaw's
Ladies’ Coats, Skirts and Suits at cdecbensnseau-Marcus’
Fine iLnen Handkerchiefs, reasonable at____Moore Bros,
A Subscription to the “e=e-csecscaasa--Leader-Enterprise
A portrait made by Boe cuvcismtibannnansesnssmane OWENS
T\ By
/.l SHOPPING HINTS
i CHRISTMAS GIFTS
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
NOSTRILS AND HEAD
oo Awlied 1n Nostrila
If your nostirls are clogged and yout |
head is stuffed and you can'’t breathel
freely because of a cold or catarrh, just
get a small bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm
at any drug store. Apply a little of
this fragrant, antiseptic cream inte
your nostrils and let it penetrate thru
every air passage of your head, sooth
ing and healing the inflamed, swollen
mucous membrang and you get instant
relief. ‘
Ah! how good\ it feels, Your nos
trils are open, yo\;r head is clear, no
more hawking, sn fing, blowing; no
more headache, dryhess or struggling
for breath. Ely’s Creym Balm is just
what sufferers from Bead colds and
catarrh need, It's a dalight. -adv
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TRESPASS NOTICE
All persons are hereby warned
against hunting or fishing or other
wise trespassing on mv lands in any
anncr whatever. This means one
and all al’ke, J. W. Morris, N26p
Christ Gifts
of Beauty and Distinction
JEWELRY IN GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM; DIAMONDS, WATCHES
B i ¥ SILVERWARE. : v
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Our Stocks include gifts of every degres of price but all of the highest Quality.
SILVERWARE—The heirlooms of the next generation is always highly appreciated! :
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OTHER SUGGESTIONS:
FOUNTAIN PENS, DIAMONDS,
BROOCHES, WATCHES,
PRECIOUS STONES, BRACELETS,
NECKLACES; LAVALIERRES
CUT GLASS, RINGS,
FOBS, ° CUFF LINKS,
CHAINS, < SCARF PINS, =
BAR PINS, CHARMS,
PENDANTS, ‘ EMBLEMS, :
CIGAR CUTTERS, GOLD KNIVES,
: et e s
~ LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED!
SEE OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES BEFORE CLOSING YOUR LIST!
Opposite Exchange National Bank. : ' PHdNE 377.
ARMY SHOES!
Also all Army Goods Special |
- price for this week.
Shoes for the whole
family from $1 up.
All kind ot Bed Room Slippers---
Wonderful for gifts.
Georgia Shoe Co.
Next Docr to Fitzgerald Supply Co.
FOR GRANDFATHER—
SIS B e Marcus’ Quality Shop
Your Portrait Made by oMb ceaccaa 000 Owens
FOR GRANDMOTHER—
Ladies’ All Wool Sweaters at ______Marcus’ Quality Shop
Your Portrait made BY Covntonnesmssiis s OWenls Studio
Victrolas and Records at smemeeecmeoceo....__Bradshaw's
Your Portrait at o RSR e
FOR FATHER— :
A nice Silk Tie for 69 cents at ~-eeeeeceau--__Moore Bros.
A Lion Hat at __ ===cmemmmmeeeeo...Marcus’ Quality Shop
A Suit at oo mmssece—momeeoo.._Marcus’ Quality Shop
Buster Brown Silk Sox at mmmmeemcecise-a-—.Moore Bros.
Handkerchiefs at --=---=--------.Marcus’ Quality Shop
A Subscrpton to the =m=e----ece-oo....Leader-Enterprise
A Pattraif Made by Semetamiidencvanicslsnan... Owens
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY—
Chickens at the = e eteseeaccacen oo too . Star-Market
For Your Christmas Goodies ~==eeeeeees F. E. Wyman’s
Tangerines and Apples at -==~s-==--—-._Manon’s Grocery
Fancy Head Lettuce af demmmeciaeeec.F E Wymab's
Butter and Eggs at the cemcncccnscenansacas Star {iarket
&anges and Banannas at m——mmeeeececacee_. Manon's
iet:_égs §O4 Records at coauo .. Bradshaw’s
Figs, Raisins and Prunes Ao Manon’s
Oranges and Apples at se==—teeeeeeee._. F. E. Wyman’s
Country Made Sausage at RO i Stas RS
Walnuts, Pecans and Brazil Nuts at el i illdManon's
Fruits and Nuts af LI oMt Wyman’s
All kinds of Fancy Groceries A e eceeaceaeo. Manon’s
Right Ptices at e enmmnmndc et btanansias MAROR'S
Seeded Raisns at i veee. Wymarl's
Player Pianos at memesmmmmcece e eleccnee.. Bradshaw’s
Portraits by HE BB A ST UE DS e obl s s ailbasasrone OWENS
Fresh Meats of All Kinds at the ---m=euuo...Star Market
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