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CORDELE WANTS OUR
RAILROAD SHOPS— OQur
neighbor city of Cordele is all
worked up over an effort to pull
the Atlanta, Birmingham and At
lantic shops away from Fitzger
ald. They consider that Fitz
gerald favoritism or at least its
neutrality in regard to the strik
ers will fill Col. Bugg and his
brother officials with an over
whelming desire to spite Fitzger
ald and gain revenge for its fail
ure to assist the road in beating
down its employes’ wages.
Go to it Cordele. You will lose
a lot of sleep and waste a lot of
hot air but you won’t move the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlan
tic shops any further than our
brother editor on the Cordele Dis
patch could throw a switch en
gine with one hand. The ques
tion of which was the best town
for the shops was settled a long
time ago and settled permanently.
Lest some of the more dismal
minded of our business men get
down hearted, the Leader ofiers
this suggestion: the valuation of
the unmovable physical property
comprised in the railroad shops
here exceeds a million dollars.
The cost of removing the shops
and duplicating them elsewhere
would run well over a million
dollars. Cordele in its enthus
iasm has suggested that it might
offer the road dollar for dollar for
all the cost of such removal. The
property valuation of Cordele is
about six million dollars.. When
that city raises a million dol
lars to give anybody for anything
cows will fly and newspaper edi
tors will all be rich.
Something more, public opinion
in Fitzgerald in regard to the
strike is to a great extent the o
pinion of the strikers themselves,
because they form so large a part
of the public of Fitzgerald. The
railroad population of Fitzgerald
is from one-fourth to one-third of
its entire population. Wherever
the shops went, if they were
moved, would go that amount of
public opinion. The present pop
ulace of Cordele could not keep
itself uninfluenced by railroad
thought unless the railroad men
and their families were segrega
ted in one section and kept inside
of a barbed wire fence. In what
ever small city a brg industry is
located, the employes of that in
dustry will have a great effect
on public opinion ._not by coer
cion nor organized demand but
simply by persouat contact and
the forming of friendships with
people of other pursuits. Col.
Bugg and his board of directors
know that and are not going to
get all “spited up” against Fitz
gerald because Fitzgerald people
favor themselves and favor theif
personal friends. Any other townl
in which the shops were located
would take the same attitude in{
a similar situation.
Another contributing factor to
the general influence that will
keep the railroad shops here is
that some hundred or more rail
road families own their houses
and own other property here.
Their investment is probably less
than half a million dollars in un
movable property here but it isi
considerable. It took these peo
ple years of saving and industry
to acquire these homes and other
property. Its ownership makes
them not only ‘more substantial
citizens but more reliable and
more dependable workmen.
Any large employer of men
would rather have home-owners
working for him than renters or
others who are not more or less
tied to their jobs by other inter-,
ests. Should the shops be moved,
this property could not be sold for‘
anything like its purchase price,
these people could not' become
heme owners in the new location
of the shops, and one of the big
gest contributing factors to the
high efficiency of the railroad
workers would have been thrown
away. Col. Bugg and his direc
tors appreciate this fact. £
The Leader has it on good
authority that if th e’,_eggl_plp es win
4 : ‘\’\‘ .’ T v“’r’u}‘ g e ufi E:"“ ey
that the railroad shops be kept in
Fitzgerald. If they win the shops
are absolutely sure to remain
here because it is to the interest
of the Ailanta Birmingham and
Atlantic R=itroad that they do re
main here. Even if Cordele could
do the impossible and raise two
million dollars and more to
GIVE to the road, the road could
not afford to accept.
DO YOUR KISSING AT
HOME-—The Leader reproduces
herewith an editorial from the
Rome Tribune-Herald which, un
less we miss out guess, concerns
Dr. Elan F. Dempsey, who writes
the daily Sermon to Live By for
Leader readers. It may difficult
to believe that a man who unus
‘ually writes in so serious and |
grave a vein could get off as
‘smooth a story as this one, but
Dr. Dempsey is a most versatile
a man. Says the Rome Tribune-
Herald :
Do your work at home, exert
your energies in behalf of your
own people, buy at home, use|
your talents whatever they may
be for yourself and your home
people.
Fhis point was very aptly il
lustrated by a learned gentleman
of the cloth at yesterdays meet
ing of the Kiwants Club. Upon
being called upon for a talk, this
pentleman, a recent arrival in
Rome, not only created a favora
ble impression, but won the
plaudits of his auditors, by the
followinb anecdote.
“There was once a very weal
thy man who was so fortunate as
to be married to a very beautiful
girl early in life. He decided that
he would present her with a Asl
lar every time he kissed b+ o
under existing circumstances ‘¢
was necessarily quite often.|
True to his promise, every timel
he indulged in this pleasant pas
time he paid the forfeit.
As the time went on, misfor
tunes overwhelmed the husband,
his luck suddenly *changed, he
sustained heavy losses in busi
ness, he went home bronen in
spirit and downcast, called in his
wife and tearfully told her the
truth. He declared he had lost
all and they would be forced to
move out of their elegant resi
dence the next day. Not at all
perturbed, the wife consoled him
as best she could, and proposed
that they take a ride as they talk
ed matters over.
Riding around the city, they
viewed the many beautiful houses
of a splendid city, and after a
while drew up in front of a par
ticularly well appointed and well
constructed home. She asked
her husband how he liked it. He
replied, that it was most attrac
tive, but that would never again
be able to live in such a place.
The wife replied, “ This is ours,
we will move in in the morning,
I paid for it with the ‘Kissing
Money'.”
The husband was, of course,
surprised and delighted, but on
the way back home, he again be
came downcast and morose. His
wife was nonplused, she could not
fathom her husband’s sudden
change in manner and eagerly
enquired the cause. After such
solicitation he brokenly replied,
“Honey, I just hate to think of
how much we would have now._..
if I had done all my kissing at
home.”
This man had unwittingly cast
bread upon the waters, which re
turned after many days. But
there was a fly in the ointment,|
which it is to be sincerely hoped
did not destroy' the after happi
ness of the couple. ‘
The story however, illustrates
the value of doing your kissing at
home. In this particular instance
it paid, and paid well. |
EDITOR COMMENDS UN
ION MEN FOR PEACEABLE
NESS—From Tifton Gazette—
In Mr. O. D. Gorman's ad
dress in behalf of the employeces
of the Atlanta, Birmingham &
Atlantic Railway at Tifton Wed
nesday, there was no more sig
nificant statement than that la
bor will uphold the law, and ‘if
any illegal act is committed, it
will not be on the part of union
men.” This statement is borne
out by the fact than when the
first train operated by non-union
men moved out of Fitzgerald
that same day, there was no
overt act on the part of the
union men. A few days since the
Gazette stated that the real test
of the determination of the strik
ing men that there be no disor
der would come with the opera
tion of trains by non-union men.
That time has ¢ome, and the first|
day passed without incident, so
far as any ‘disorder is concerned.
The union men stood the test,
and it is to their credit. They
ST cenc Serehy Miiil"&%% iy tfi"‘ i
AR YU RGETICnt and ' ‘gooq
THE FITZGERALD LEADER SATURDAY MARCH 19, 1921
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7 By Rev' Elam Franklin Dempsey, D. D. é
A A N I I lIR
YOU CAN DO IT
“Jesus our Example in Service!” We all recognize that “Jesus
our Saviour From Sin” is the deeper thought, hut this is a valuable
point of view from which to study The Life which is the light of men.
“Nothing praises or pleases God like service” when that service
is inspired by a Gospel love of Christ. If we love Him, service is for
us “as effortless as woodland nooks send violets up and paint them
blue.” Love serves; this is an inevitable result. To a loving heart
service is as unconscious and constant as breathing is to a living man.
“Have this mind in you.” Take this blessing of the Christly
mind into your personality. You can doit! Meditate upon the gran
deur of this blessing which a loving Father has conferred on you.
If the fountain would be céasless in its flow it must rise in an ex
haustless reservoir. If it would leap high and fall far and wide in re
treshment on the thirsty earth, it must feel the pressure from vast
heights. So the Spirit of Christian service must flow from the ex
haustless reservoirs in God’s heart and feel the pressure of His infi
nite height of Holy Love. Humanitarianism trickles down to noth
ing because it is without this source and urgency.
Out of our Risen Lord come the supply, and holy urge that
makes us constant and abundant in holy service. He is risen: be A
always abounding in the work of the Lord.”
leadership—it was good, Ameri
can citizenship. It demonstrates
that they are convinced of the
justice of their cause and are
willing to abide by the lawful
outcome of the controversy.
EDITOR GELDERS IS A
BOOSTER From Nashville
Herald—The Herald was paid a
very delightful visit by Editor
Isidor Gelders of the Fitzgerald
Leader-Enterprise and Press last
Thursday afternoon. Mr. Gelders
is one of the livest editors in
wiregrass Georgia and has done
more to boost and puild Fitzger
ald and this section of Georgia
than any other one man. He is
alive, a hustler and always on
the lookout for an opportunity to
boost. - We are always glad to
see him.
McCALL PATTERNS.
We will soon - have Mc
Call’s Printed Patterns.
One of the greatest house
hold necessities since the
sewing machine was in
vented. ;
—And the Blossoms most fragrant, peep through he beauiful sreen leaves—then—you naturally know that Spring is here; anc
your thoughts naturally turn to “What Will I buy for Spring.” We can help you make your decision, wihout delay, if you will
visit our store and see the Wonderful collection of New Spring apparel. Just the Dress that you want might be here. Just the
Suit becoming to your style should be in this vast assortment of Suits. Just the color in Silk. Just the color in trimmings.
Just the collar or the Vestee you want, or even the color in sewing silk might be found in this store. It’s the small things that
count; and we are just as anxious to please you in the small things as in the larger ones. Let us serve you.. No package too
small to send. No sale too small to be appreciated.
Quality, style and inexpensive
ness adds considerably to these
new , ;
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One-piece Dresses fas
' of SILK AND CREPE A
L | ,3
Not a whole family of styles to se- // ¥ "“.\% i\
lect from; but the ones that are )
here are wonderful values at /2\ j
$l5 to $37.50 |i| |/
i
Colors approved by the style ar
tists of America as the leading
colors for Spring 1921, The sizes
A
are well assorted from 16 to 49 g
stout. :
Our Silk
Offers some unusual values in
Silks—They were bought in Jan
uary before Silk was advanced,
and we are selling them at Jan
uary‘s prices.
36 inch TAFFETAS— Leading
shades at
$1.95 to $2.95
New Satin Crepe it looks almost
good enough to eat and its 40 in.
wide at :
$2.95 por yard
See other Silks space will not per
mit mentioning.
The BAZAAR Store
NEW SATIN STRAP
PUMPS—GREY OR
BROWN AT $5OO Pair.
*
Georgia Growers Plan
For Larger Markets
ATLANTA, March 19.—The grow
ers of the V‘Georgia Peach” and the
“North Georgia Apple” and “South
Georgia Yam” must organize them
selves into compact bodies for mar
keting and advertising purposes, ac
carding to business men here who are
interestd in exploiting Georgia prod
ucts throughout the country. The
producers of the “Georgia-Grown
Watermelon” the “Moonkissed Mush
mellon” and the “Empire State Syr
up” must work hand in hand with
other producers of watermelons, can
teloupes and sugar cane, says these
same marketing experts.
“We may go on and tell the world
of our unlimited opportunities, but
As the Trees Put On
Their Spring Aftire
CLIPPER BRAND MIDDY’ @
and MIDDY DRESSES— the: eTS
are well made and the prices arc S
attractive. Middy Dresses, size &
6to 14 years, white and whit ,‘ / :
with colored collars. Deep Hem— N
BUNEN, 00, sBl BV Y \Jg?,/
White Middys e
braid trimmed- 5
Good quality at -
$1.50 and T ;
$2.00 each
B oot i / W gt
Children’s Silk / ’?\‘i\.\i\\ ,
Dresses in Navy 7 K\\,., ‘,? b
and brown, each & =6 L Bl
’ £ N AR L A ;
$lO.OO & " RS R
Sizes run from 10
to 14 years. :
CHILDREN’S SERIVCEABLE SCHOOL DRESSE;
AS WELL AS DRESSES OF SILK!
“Where Valnes Speak Louder than Words”
'lO7-109 East Central Avenue
FITZGERALD ' -~ --° GEORGIA
A Thought for the E.vening:
: A VERSE AND A VIGNETTE
By Dan G.Bickers
the world will not come to us and
develop them or even show us the
way” declares an Atlauta business
man. “This we must do and look
out for ourselves, although we are at
liberty to adopt or improve upon
methods that are successfully util
ized elsewhere, in California for in
stance.”
Fitzgerald Telegraph School
For Ladies and Gentlemen
In New Quarters
ROOMS ABOVE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Hours..4to6 P.M.,, Bto 10 P. M.
Scholars Solicited. -- Positions Guaranteed.
Suits for
Ladies
—that if could speak would say
that Spring is here.
Every touch represents a Spring
appearance and they are tailored
by expert workmen that put ev
erything in them but the figure.
Not a single touch of trimming
left off that would add to the
beauty of these garments.
Let us show you these individual
garments made for your individ
ual figure. Priced at
$29.50 to $52.50
NATURE’S EASTER CALL
Nature waits not for man-made times and days
But, by the law which she unerringly obeys,
She speaks and acts. . . The law of life anew
She feels and she responds. Already she
Is hanging out her Easter decoration, See
The woods, the meadows, glens, and fields
The dales and mountaijn sides-__each yields
Unto the urge of a revival from within,
The resurrection impulse. It has been
A fortnight now sinc®irst She, over all
The region, answered to the Easter call!
UNANSWERABLZE
I met Anger suddenly on the way___ :
And was for the moment halting___
For Temptatio whispered to me___
But Silece was the better counseller!
Collars and
ar o =
Vestings
NEW COLLARS and VEST
INGS—They almost make your
old DRESS look like new; and
you will be delighted at the low
,price we have on them ,
Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets
50c and $l.OO.
Lace and Organdy VESTING—
it's a real value at
s4to $6 per yard
Other trimmings that you ar
most sure to like.
WORSERY RYME
Mary had a little bomb, 5
A souvenir from Ghent,
She pulled the pin with great aplumb,
And Lord knows where she went.
Advertised goods are good goods.
Advertisers can’t afford to misrepre
sent.
We are now showing a
complete line of ONYX
HOSIERY for ladies and
children—Children’s On
yx Socks at 25¢ and 50c.
The Shirtwaist
that speaks value from an econom
ical standpoint.
Every ladv admires a beautiful
shirtwaist and there are very few
ladies that ever have a over sup
ply of shirtwaists on hand for
they are so serviceable and al
ways ready—The newest styles
are here for your selection in
Georgette, Crepe de Chine and
Pongee, and one of the best fea
tures about these waists are the
prices—
s3.oo to $6.00
; 2
That’s all.
Men’s .Black .and, Brown
OXFORDS—The best
Values in years at
$3.50 to $7.50 per Eair