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The Herald and Advertiser
NEWNAN, FRIDAY, DEC. 4.
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Official Organ of Coweta County.
Jho. K. Ilrown. Kill* M. Carpenter.
BROWN & CARPENTER,
I I.ITOI18 anti PUBl.tflllERS.
WHO SHALL ADVISE WHAT IS
HEST TO IJO '
Concerning the present situation ns
to the cotton holding movement, acre
age reduction, etc., as it a (Tecta both
the farmer and the business world, H.
T. Powell, president of the Macon Sav
ings Hank, is quoted by The Southern
Ranker, of Atlanta, as follows
“1 am very much of the opinion that
the farmers are overburdened with ad
vice; and I am also of the opinion that
the average farmer knows more about
bis business and is better qualified to
attend to it than the bankers, newspa
per men and politicians are; and if they
were not so modest and hard-working,
and mind-.vour-ow n-business sort of peo
ple, they would resent the flood of ad
vice and paternalism which is offered
them. So far ns I am concerned, I shall
give the farmer credit, for intelligence
enough to protect his cotton from the
elements as well as from lire and
thieves. ’’
The Macon banker has incorporated
in a few words about as sensible a talk
upon this subject as we have seen or
heard from any source. That the mer
chant who furnished supplies to the
farmer with which to make his crop is
embarrassed by present conditions there
can be no doubt, but not more so than
is the farmer himself. He realizes that
bis cotton crop, if sold at prevailing
low prices, will not liquidate his debt
to tiie merchant, and in desperation he
takes a gambler’s chance by holding
ills cotton in the hope that market con
ditions will improve. Unfortunately,
this hope has not yet been realized, and
may not be in the near future. The re
opening of the cotton exchanges was
expected to have a stimulating effect
upon the murket, but this proved a dis
appointment. Then it whs thought
that when cotton began to move more
freely to Europe the present depres
sion would be relieved; but exports
from Aug. 1 up to the close of Novem
ber were only 1,1120,till) bales, a de
crease of 2,071,569 as compared with
the same period last year, ami again
the farmer’s hopes have been blighted.
That this ratio will la- maintained dur
ing the continuance of the war in Eu
rope is altogether -likely, with no pros
pect that peace will be restored before
the emi of another your, if so soon.
Under these circumstances, is it nny
wonder that the farmer should have
cause for worry? Confronted by debt
on the one hand and a fulling or stag
nant market upon the other, ho does
not know what to do. He wants to pi v
his debts, but he also wants (and feels
that he must have) a living price for
his cotton the only crop upon which be
cun depend for his pecuniary needs;—
yet the possibility that prices may go
still lower rises like a grim spectre to
haunt him night and day. Now, who is
competent to advise him what is best to
do?
Meanwhile the supply merchant is
having many an nnxious hour. He has
incurred heavy obligations in order that
he might furnish the farmer needed
supplies with which to make a crop,
and these obligations are pressing upon
him in a way that in many instances is
causing real distress—no doubt about
that. The prudent business man is jeal
ous of his credit, as indeed he must be
to preserve his standing with the
wholesale jobber, the big produce
houses, and his local bank. Racking
the confidence of these sources of help
he could not do business at all. His
ability to pay maturing obligations and
thus protect his credit depends entirely
upon his ability to collect what is due
him on account. He hesitates to resort
to extreme measures, because his cus
tomers are his personal friends, and to
enforce collections by the usual method
would cause them embarrassment and
loss. Moreover, such a course is re
pugnant to his sense of fairness and
fellowship—to his conception of the
spirit of amity that should subsist be
tween himself and friends and custo
mers of long standing. Now, who is
competent to advise the merchant
what is best to do in his extremity?
I 1 ndoubtedly, both the farmer and
merchant are in sore straits just now,
with no immediate deliverance from
their troubles in sight. Is it not a situ
ation that calls for mutual sacrifice?-
for neighborly sympathy and helpful
ness in a period of stress such as the
present generation lias never before
experienced?
At a recent meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce, of Richmond, Va., busi
ness men of that State over-subscribed
their pro rata of the $125,000,000 cotton
loan fund by $20,000, and this was ac
complished in less than half an hour.
The Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Co,
headed the list with $100,000, being
five times us large as any other single
subscription. It was a liberal loan on
the part of this company, and shows
they are willing to do what they can to
help the farmers of the South during
the cotton crisis.
Congress appropriated at its last
session $1,116,118,128 for the current
fiscal year, agninst $1,008,078 for the
last fiscal year. In addition, contracts
were authorized subject to future ap
propriations aggregating $40,333,000,
including $000,000 for fortifications,
$38,350,000 for the navy, $810,000 under
the sundry civil Act, and $573,000 for
public buildings. The total actual ap
propriations exceeded the total esti
mated revenue for the current fiscal
year by $63,678,788.
Time Now to “Sell-a-Bale-of-Cotton”
i!i»bop C&ndltr, in Atlanta Conn!jtution.
We have bad the movement of "huy-
a-bale-of-cotton. ” Is it not now time
to have a movement of "sell-a-bale-of-
cotton?”
The man who is now suffering most
is the country merchant—that is to Bay,
the merchant, who has furnished sup
plies to farmers, who cannot collect
what is due him because so many far
mers refuse to sell enough cotton to
pav their accounts.
He is between the upper and nether
millstones, his creditors pressing him
above and the men who owe him pinch
ing him below.
A farmer has the right to speculate
on the future price of cotton and hold
for a higher price, if in doing so he de
prives no man of what is due him; but
has he the right, to speculate on another
man's money without his consent?
Ought not every man who has unpaid
debts, anil who is holding cotton, to sell
enough to lift the pressure olf the man
whom he owes—in part at least?
It: may be doubted if cotton would
have brought 10 cents if there had
been no war; and if the war were to
close now the European demand for
cotton could not he what it would have
been if war had not come. Multiplied
thousands of men have been slain in
battle, and for the dead no more cotton
is needed. Millions of money has been
wasted in gunpowder and balls. The
nations engaged in this dreadful con
flict. are being impoverished every day
they fight. At tfie close of the war
they will have less than ever to sell us,
and less money with which to buy our
products from us.
Under all the conditions of the case,
can we reasonably expect the price of
cotton to go much higher? If not, does
not tiie farmer who needlessly holds his
cotton stand to lose by so doing? In
surance charges, warehouse charges,
and more or less waste must arise
from the attempt to hold the staple in
definitely.
It thus appears that the cotton-
grower who holds his cotton and re
fuses to pay the merchant from whom
lie has bought supplies on credit is in
juring his neighbor without helping
himself, is this wise or right?
Surely, it is time to start a move
ment "to-seli-a-hale-of-cotton.”
Warren A. Candler.
♦
Keep It Handy For Rheumatism.
No use to squirm and wince and try
to wear out your rheumatism. It will
wear you nut instead. Apply some
Sloan’s Liniment. Need not rub it in-
just let it penetrate all through the af
fected parts, relieve the soreness and
draw the pain. You get ease at once
and feel so much better you want to go
right out and tell other sufferers about
Sloan’s. (let a bottle of Sloan’s Lini
ment for 25c of any druggist and have
it in the house—against colds, sore and
swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and
like ailments. Your money hack if not
satisfied, but it does give almost
instant relief. Huy a bottle to-day.
Don’t Know Anything About It.
Macon Telegraph.
The newspapers have been busy ad
vising the farmers, and the farmers
have been busy advising the newspa
pers. The farmers' advice consists of
only three words, more expressive than
elegant, while the newspapers’ advice
takes much more space than that. Roth
of them accomplish about the same re
sults.
The farmer has been the subject of
some abuse, also. He won’t sell his
cotton. He was told at the beginning
of this trouble, when cotton was 9 cents
per pound, that he must not sell—hold
it. All that wus necessary for him was
to place it in a warehouse and put his
receipts up as additional collateral, and
then he could “hold” it.
He went the advisors one better. He
kept his cotton at home. Then he knew
it was being held. And now, when cot
ton is 7 cents per pound, his former ad
visors are quarreling with him because
he won’t sell it. Well, why should he
sell it? Some say, to help busine s.
Then why not everybody sell their
property and liquidate? That would
help business also. But it would mean
ruin at the same time.
There is a force higher than any of
us working out this problem. We can
agitate and quarrel, hut it won’t make
any change in the process, which is
slow. If all the farmers tried to sell
their cotti n now it wouldn't bring any
thing. There is some liquidation going
on. A little is being sold every day—
all that the market will take and not
slump. We may he comforted with the
theory that this slow liquidation will
continue throughout next year, thereby
producing a better average for the first
nine months of next year than we ex
perienced for the first nine months of
this year.
Rut you can’t hurry the farmer. We
told him to "hold” it. He’s doing it.
Have you
Catarrh?
Is nasal breathing
impaired ? Does
your throat get
husky or clogged?
Modem science proves
that these symptoms re
sult from run-down health.
Snuffs and vapors are irri
tating and useless.
The oil-food in Scott's Emulsion
will enrich and enliven the blood,
aid nutrition and assist nature to
check the inflammation and
heal the sensitive membranes.
SAon Alcoholic mixtures
and insist upon SCOTT’S.
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LOCALS DROUGHT FORW ARD.
Jurors serving in the City Court
this week are as follows: W. B. Morris,
.1. P. Cureton. 1. J. Stephens, John
Kidd, M. J. Stewart, J. R Brown,
Walter Kidd, T. C. Cook, J. P. ILirne,
T. B JonPH, O. B. Hayes, J. J. young,
W. H. Sewell, J. T. Bexley, E F.
Sims, T. R. Sweatmnn, M. C. Carlton,
C. D. Crane, T. B. Witcher, J. B.
Moore, T. B North, W. A. Herring, R.
L. Pitman, J. T. Kidd.
Mrs. D. T. Manget entertained nt a
dinner Saturday evening in compliment
to her guest, Miss Janie Hudgins, of
Athens. The round table, upon which
covers were laid for twelve, had as a
center-piece a large cut-glass howl
filled with narcissus. The guests in
cluded Miss Janie Hudgins, Miss
Katherine Powel, Mr. and Mrs. H. C.
Arnall, jr., Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Mc-
Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Powel and
Mr. K. L. Stanford.
According to the report of the Cen
sus Bureau, issued Nov. 21, there had
been ginned in Coweta county, up to
Nov. 11, 30,745 bales of cotton, as com
pared with 22,268 bales for the same
date last year. Comparative figures
for neighboring counties are as follows:
Carroll 30,789, against 30,645; Camp
bell 12,612, against 11,007; Fayette
13,811, against 9,457; Heard 12,078,
against 10,444; Meriwether 31,672,
against 24,915; Troup 26,681, against
19,107; Spalding 16,093, against 12,596.
The city primary Tuesday resulted in
the nomination of H. H. Murray, J. C.
Harris, R. A. Field and G. E Parks
for aldermen, T. B. Parks, J. J. Good-
rum, W. C. McBride, W. G. Post and
D. T. Manget for membership on the
Board of Education, and R. S. Arnold,
I). S. Cuttinn, W. B. Parks, ,J. T.
Swint, W. N. T. Camp and M. E.
Spraggins as executive committeemen
— each for a term of two years and all
without opposition. Only 88 votes were
cast out of a total registration of 315.
The regular election will occur to
morrow.
Miss Nell Potts entertained delight
fully at bridge Friday evening in com
pliment to Mrs. Gordon Lee, of
Chickamauea, the guest of Mrs. W.
R. Pringle. The game wa- played in
the living-room, and a dainty salad
course with coffee was served at the
card table. Miss Petts was assisted in
entertaining by her sister, Miss Emma
Potts. The guests were Mrs. Gordon
Leo, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wright, Mr.
and Mrs. Mike Powell, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Powell, Miss Annie Powell,
Messrs. Frank Stevens, R. L. Stanford
and E. A. Armistead.
The Halcyon will have a fine pro
gramme next week for the entertain
ment of its patrons. “Lights and Shad
ows, ” a dramatic masterpiece, will be
given Monday; "One of Millions,” a
thrilling war picture, on Tuesday;
"Called Rack,” a mystery drama, on
Wednesday, (adapted from Hugh Con
way's book of the same name;) last, in
stallment of "Trey O’ Hearts” on
Thursday; "The Eagle’s Mate,” a
drama of the Virginia mountains, on
Friday; "The Heart of a Magdalene,”
an intensely stirring drama, on Satur
day. A fine bunch of comedies are
scattered throughout the week also.
— The "twilight sleep” idea is a beau
tiful one. Anything that tends to re
duce pain and suffering is to be wel
comed. Rut twilight sleep is nothing
new in this part of the country. We
know of some towns that are in a
chronic state of twilight slumber, and
they will never "come to " Some of
our own citizens—mentioning no names
— go about from day to day in a never-
ending twilight slumber. And, looking
over our list of delinquent subscribers,
makes us rise to inquire what the doc
tors use ttt bring their twilight sleepers
out of the trance? Send us the formula,
for there are a few subjects on that
list whom we’d like to awaken. —
Dallas New Era.
Poor Bob White !
Our Dumb Animals.
The next time you regale a good ap
petite with bluepoints, terrapin stew,
filet of sole and saddle of mutton,
touched up here and therewith the high
lights of rare old sherry, rich claret
and Dry Monopole, pause as the dead
quail is laid before you on a funeral
pyre of toast and consider this:
"Here lies the charred remains of
the farmer’s ally and friend, poor Bob
White! In life he devou-ed 125 differ
ent kinds of bad insec s and the seeds
of 129 noxious weeds. For the smaller
pests of the farm he was the mo9t mar
velous engine of destruction that God
ever put together of flesh and blood.
He was good, beautiful and true, and
his small life was blameless. And here
he lies dead, snatched away from his
field of labor, ami destroyed, in order
that I may he tempted to dine three
minutes longer after I have already
• eaten to satiety. ”
A Test for Liver Complaint—Men
tally Unhappy, Pkisically Dully.
The liver, sluggish and inactive, first
shows itself in a mental state—unhapuy
and critical. Never is there joy in liv
ing, as when the stomach and liver are
doing their work. Keen your liver ac
tive by using Dr. King’s New I .if e Pills ;
they empty the bowels freely, tore up
the stomach, cure your constipation and
purify the blood. 25c at druggist’s.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve excellent for
piles.
Card of Thanks.
We are deeply grateful for the many
kindnesses shown us by our neighbors
and friends during the long illness of
our daughter and sister, Oneta, and for
numerous tender expressions of sympa
thy since her death. We thank them
all. Mrs, Lizzie Smith,
E. M. Smith,
G. W. Smith,
G. E. Smith,
P. M. Smith.
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this country for
years and is a regular prescription. It is com
posed of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists. 75e.
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Two Good Ones From Haralson.
Haralson Cor. Senoia Enterprise-Gazette.
Our town and surrounding community
are in a flourishing condition and in a
good humor. We meet each other
with the brightest of smiles. We have
all just about hit the ceiling and we
know it, and we don’t care who else
knows it; so here we are. Come to see
us. There is hut little moving going on.
Guess we are all about located for an
other year. We can’t get away if
we want to, as we don't know where
else to go.
Our colored brethren had quite a
lively convention at Rising Star, just
outs.de the city limits, on Saturday
last. The house was called to order by
old man John Barleycorn. Billie Frog-
eye v. as elected secretary and treasurer.
Miss Roses Purity applied for member
ship in the society, to which Col. H. L.
Sprinkle and Jos. Thompson objected.
Mr. John Y. Prussic Acid, of Girard,
Ala., being one of the leading dele
gates, swore he came there upon re
quest and that he intended to see some
one initiated before he took leave. So
there were six initiations, five by bul
let and one by the cutlery route. After
they were qualified the convention
adjourned, resolving to meet Judge
Post at the next term of court, and ask
him for some “pints" on discipline.
Billie Patterson was elected president.
Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria.enriches the blood.and builds up the sys
tem. A true touic. For adults and children. 50c
A WARNING TO MANY
Some Interesting Facts About
Kidney Traubles
Few people realize to what extent
their health depends upon the condition
of the kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases of
serious illness, makes a chamical an
alysis of the patient's urine. He knows
that unless the kidneys are doing their
work properly, the other organs of the
body cannot readily be brought back to
health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are
sure to follow. According to health
statistics, Bright’s disease, which is
really an advanced form of kidney trou
ble, caused nearly ten thousand deaths
in 1913, in the State of New York
alone. Therefore, it behooves us to
pay more attention to the health of
these most important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has
had remarkable success as a kidney
remedy is Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root,
the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder
Remedy.
The mild and healing influence of
this preparation, in most cases, is
soon realized, according to sworn
statements and verified testimony of
those who have used the remedy.
If you feel that your kidneys require
attention, and wish a sample bottle,
write to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. Mention this paper, en
close ten cents and they will gladly
forward it to you by Parcel Post.
Swamp-Root is sold by every drug
gist in bottles of two sizes —50c. and
$1.
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the. 'meAiemjR
PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY
\\ hen you are sick go to the doctor, and when he prescribes let us fill your
prescriptions.
You need a druggist that knows how to fill prescriptions as much as you
need a doctor who knows.
We are noted for our prompt delivery, and particularly on prescriptions. We
have two registered druggists and are very prompt in getting out medicine.
W e use only the highest grade of drugs, that are unadulterated,
commodate our customers and thev believe in us.
We ac-
THE BEST DRUG STORE
We Give You What You Ask For
J. F. Lee Drug Co.
Prompt TWO Efficient
Delivery 'PHONES OO Service
MARY PICKFORD
Friday
HALCYON
Advance Notes
The Excitement at this
popular Theater next
week, in dramas
& comedies,
will be
Monday
"Lights and Shadows,” a dramatic
masterpiece, with Pauline Bush in two
parts.
Also, Imp drama, with Dorothy Phil
lips and Alex Gade.
Two side-splitting comedies, (Ike and
Joker.)
Tuesday
"One of Millions,” featuring Laura
Sawyer, the beautiful artist. A World
film, a Dyreda art. The greatest
preachment against war ever staged.
Take my word and see this. —Manager.
Crystal comedy.
Animated Weekly, No. 1-12.
Wednesday
Gold Seal mystery drama, “Called
Back,” adapted from Hugh Conway’s
great novel, read by millions. Played
by an all-star cast, with Anna Little
and Herbert Rawlinson in the lead. In
four parts.
Joker comedy.
Thursday
Gold Seal, "Trey O’Hearts,” No. 15.
Last installment. Don’t miss this.
You will regret it if you do. Best yet.
Cleo Madison and Geo. Larkin.
Joker comedy.
Friday
Daniel Frohman presents the world’s
foremost motion picture artist, Mary
Pickford, in "The Eagle’s Mate,” a
drama of the Virginia mountains, in a
novel and typical characterization.
Saturday
Powers drama, "Th° Heart of a Mag-
delene, ” with Edna Maison.
Nester comedy.
Also, Victor comedy, "Papa Buys a
Bale. ”
The music will be extra good the
coming week, with selections from the
latest musical comedies, marches, rags
and songs. We pride ourselves upon
having THE BEST. By Bateman and
Attaway.
Saturday