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iUaUirr (County 4H?HH?nypr
Established 1877
Official Newspaper of the County
E. P. HALL, JR.
Publisher and Editor
Subscription Rates
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Six Months SO
Three Months 25
And the price of cotton is Htill soaring.
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Surely tin' strikers will strike the right
note after awhile.
This is the Fair month in Georgia, and
here's to the fairest of the Fair.
Read the premium list carefully which
appears elsewhere in this issue and pre
pare some exhibits for Oct. 2G, 27. and 28.
It would seem that Mr. Hughes would
feel more kindly disposed and more
charitable toward the President, as the
cooler weather comes on, but the fall
weather only seemed to strengthen the
knocking arm of the Republican nominee;
and lie is still knocking.
Approximately there are 24,000,000
people in the Month and did you know that
these people buy one-half of the food pro
ducts they use, from other sections? From
this it would seem that we are not yet
practicing diversified farming. The little
we do know about it however, is helping
this year.
COMMUNITY STUDY
We have oeen expecting to have a re
port from some progressive community in
Walker, as to work in making a survey
of resources of that community. No such
reports have come to us. We hope, how
ever. that this survey will he made before
the passing of the fall months.
It affords an opportunity to the rural
teachers. In the study of history, students
of an particular community could be
asked to moke study of conditions of that
community. When such a study is made,
the student will find many things of in
terest to that neighborhood and to the
county at large, that will be worh whih-
Too, the big value of such a study is, to
find out our strength and our potential
greatness, so that we can better make
progress. Such a study also, would in
spire suggestions in the minds of pro
gressive people in that community to pur
sue further study, aud out of the facts
gathered, sum • practical ideas would In
worked out for the good of that section
Suppose in ovflrv community in Walker
there was i -tody eh o invest! nl!
conditions that district and reportin '
same to its ptople and to Walker countv
generally. It would noun larger growth,
ri would help the count” commissioners t >
find out the real needs of the various M o
tions of the county and know In-st win r
to invest the county finances, etc.
Let someone start this work immediate
ly anti report the progress made. It wi ; t
gron from week to week and you will
find many things new to you within the
touch of vour hand, you did not diva i.
were there before,
THE COMMUNITY GRAVEYARD
Since July we have been publishing no
tices from every section of the county,
asking the people in these communities to
help clean off the burying grounds, and
beautify these sacred places.
We are glad to publish these notices
free of charge, and believe this one of the
finest little things Walker county people
can do. In this fast age. there m the ten
dency to lose reverence for the past a:ie
to make cheap the memory of personali
ties, who have labored largely and well
in the past.
This interest all over the county in the
cemetery is a good one, and speaks well
for any people. It is good from the point of
view of respect and appreciation, and it
is also good from the standpoint of com
munity pride. It makes a good Impression
on a visitor and gives one a feeling that
people do not forget the loved ones who
have passed over the River.
If the graveyard in your community
needs cleaning off and beautifying, get
.'he pimple together and do not stop until
it is put in the best condition possible.
Plant flower.- and beautify the graves and
your respect for the dead.
UNCLE SAM AND THE SOUTH
No section is making greater progressa
long ail lines than the south today, arid
this condition is attributed largely to the
present administration. President Wilson
his cabinet and a Democratic congress bas
brought about a new era for the south,
and if the same party remains in power
for four years more, the south will begin
to come into her own as other sections
have ctyne.
Northern and eastern capitalists ar<-
turning their eyes southward, for they
see in the south the greatest possibilities
of any section, and they are buying our
lands and getting a foothold.
We are glad to see this money coming
south, hut we want to see our people en
joy their own heritage. We should not
sell our lands for a mere song, but should
remember that we have the greatest po
tential country in the world, and should
stay here and develop our hidden re
sources.
Science has practically revolution
ized our system of farming already.
No farmer today thinks of using the same
methods used twenty years ago. Diversi
fied farming is gradually making its
weight felt end under its leadership the
farmers are going to see greater results
and larger ideals in farming and farm life.
The South’s biggest, trouble has been
found on its marketing side. How to
market products at the least possible cost
and how to secure the best prices are real
problems, but it is gratifying to know that
the 11. S.t department ofagriculturehases
tablished a commission that is studying
the marketing problems of the south.
Within a short time the southern farmer
will have extremely valuable aid in this
line of farming, one of the greatest of
them all.
Now is the time for the farmers to keep
abreast with the times, and apply his
knowledge to his farm. Each year should
find the farmer a better agriculturalist
and a better citizen. Take advantage of
what the government is trying to do for
you and enter the rich heritage, you justly
deserve.
SEND NO MONEY TO MAIL ORDER
HOUSES THIS FALL
Along with the fall season comes the
demand for fall and winter supplies
Cotton prices are the best in years, food
products are marketing at splendid fig
ures, and the hay market, a crop very
large in Walker this year, is strong. In
the midst of these good prices, you are
going to spend some of your money for
supplies.
We desire to call attention to the fact
tlmt Walker county merchants, realizing
the high cost of everything, nave taken
great foresight and have gone into tin
markets early and bought at prices where
by they can save the county people money.
A merchant at Chickumauga states that
the merchants there are prepared for
trade with ; full line of new goods at
reasonable prices, lie Fayette merchants
as well as the merchants in the country
districts have done the same thing.
With thes facts in view, Walker coun
ty people should trade more largely with
loeal merchants than heretofore, and
should not send money out of Walker to
mail order houses. If one will stop and
think a little, one will readily see tha)
money spent at home means prosperity,
while money spent away from home
cripples prosperity at home. Before von
sea l off your order this fall, sit down
and figure out the real cost In sending to
the mail order house and we believe you
will he convinced that it is cheaper to
trade with the loeal merchants. In fig
tiring the cost, estimate the delay , the
inferior quality of merchandise, the ex
press, etc.
No better time to trade at home than
now. Be a co-operative unit in the
growing prosperity of old Walker by
trading with men you know, and let us
keep our money in circulation at home.
Have you ever considered yourself as
an asset to your communityT Has it ever
occurred to you that you CHiinot be of
value to your neighbors as long as you
kick against every progressive movement ?
Have you ever had a single thought for
the good of your section? If not shake
yourself up and get busy before you die
and do something worth while.
The Corn Flub boy is connected with a
big organization. There are over fiO.OOO*
Corn Club boys in the South. Join the
Walker club now and be connected with
a hi" organization and one that is grow
ing by leaps aud bounds each year.
WALKER COUNTY MESSENGER, OCTOBER 6, 1916.
!HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE
After Four Tears of Discouraging
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Up in Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.
Calron, Ky.—ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bettie Bullock
writes as follows: “I suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, I could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, I would have severe pains
In my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for a while, but 1 was
toon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good.
I had gotten so weak 1 could not stand,
and I gave up in deepair.
At last, my husband got me a bottle ol
Cardui, the woman’s tonic, and I com
menced taking it From the very first
dose, I could tstt it was helping me. 1
can now walk two miles without its
tiring me, and am doing my wmfc.”
If you are og run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in deepair. Try
Cardui, the woman’s tonic, it has helped
more than a million women, in its 50
years of wonderful success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recom
mend it Begin taking Cardui today.
Writ* to; Cluttanoo** M»dlclnt Co.. LjuJlm’
Advisory Dept.. Chattannoca, Tenn., for SvtcU’J
Jmtructionn on your cm* and 64-pag* book. * Homo
Treat moot (or Women.” sent in plain wrappar. iob-0
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j PROFESSIONAL CARDS j
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DR. R. M. COULTER
Physician and Surgeon
Office Over Fariss Drug Store
Hours 9-10 A. M. 2-4 P. M.
Telephone No. 115
DR. SHANNON P. WARREN FELLS
Dentist
Chickainuuga. Ga.
Office Open
Wednesday afternoon from 1 to
6 p. in.
Saturday 8 a. m. lo 6 p. m.
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JOHN D. POPE,
Attorney
LaFayctte, Ga.
Practices in all Courts. Prompt and
persistent attention given Criminal
Cases.
PAUL D. WRIGHT
Attorney-at-Law
LaFayctte. Ga.
Office in Jackson Building
prompt attention given to busiues*
DAVID F. POPE
Lawyer
Practice in all Courts
Ollier: Rank of LaFayctte Building
LaFayctte. Ga.
EARL J ACKSON
Attorney-at-Law
LaFayetie, Ga.
Practice in :>ll the courts Office ii
Jackson Building.
J. E. Rosser W. R. Shaw
ROSSER A SHAW
Utorneys-at-Law
LaFayetie, Georgia
Offices in Walker County Bank Bldg.
SH.VnTf.lt A SHAITUCK
Attornoys-at-Law
Office in Bank of La Fayette Bldg
LaFayctte, Ga.
Prompt attention given to all busi
ness entrusted to their care
W. H PAI'.VB, Pres.
H. P. AIeCLirRH, See.
North Georgia Abstraet Co.
ISC
First National Bank Bldg
LaFayette, Ga.
We have recently
compiled the records of
Walker county and can
furnish reliable ab
stracts of title prompt
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Biliousness, sick headaches, sour
stomash, gas. bloating, constipation,
dyspepsia—all these distressing con
sequences of retaining a mass of un
digested atul fermenung food in the
stomach are avoided it the bowel*
are kept open and regylar. Foley
Cathartic Tablets are first aid to
eo.xl health. 1 1. n t gripe.—War-
then- lirog Store.
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“ VAKINfcLL bfcLLS IT CHfcAPhK” f
CAST RAN GES
: j. We are now agents lor the $
t Yesta "QUEEN” Cast Range I
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„ We know this is a good range and can y
« guarantee the body of it to last twenty 5
_ years. £
Come in and let us show it to you. |
f IT IS MADE AT HOME n :
Varnell Hardware Co.
Comer Main; Street and Roseville Avenue, Chattsnooga, Tenn
YOU WILL BE WORTH FOUR PER CENT MORE THIS
TIME NEXT YEAR IF YOU WILL OPEN AS ACCOUNT
WITH THE <• j
/Hamilton Jrust
& Savings Qank
t SMALL ACCOUNTS SOLICITED.
RESOURCES
, OVER TWO MILLION DOLLARS
Corner Market and Main Sts. Chattanooga, Tenn.
1 Branch Bank, Rossville, Ga.
RESOURCES ...... - $2,000,000.00
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<• every bushel of cotton seed 4
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Five Cars a Day From
5 LaFayette
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5 LEAVE LAFAYETTE E
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□ 4 p. m. Z
W LEAVE CHATTANOOGA E
□ 9:30 a. m., 10:30 a. m. 12:30 p. m. 3:30 p. m. »
and 6:30 p. m. E
On Saturday's and Sunday’s a Special Will |
| Lea?e LaFayette at 7 P. X.
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3 LAFAYETTE, GEORGIA