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UNION RECORDER, MILLEDCEVILLE, GA., MARCH «, 1»I» THETOWNDOCTOR Is ;hcre anyone who thinks that it isn't a pood idea to make the town in which he lives just a little more attractive, a little more interesting, a little bit larper, and a little bit better? But, if r hpii came into your town a stranper and said to any twenty people on the street, or in the stores, “This looks like a pretty pood town here.” what percentape of the replies do you suppose would be for the If he were to put the question to you. what would you say? If you were working in a store and :» customer said, “This looks like a prefy pood store,” and you answ ered. “Oh, yes, it’s all ripht if you like it.” or “Well, it used to lie all ripht." the boss would no doubt fire you: if he didn't, he should! If you answered a customer's inquiry it kind of a store is th1 with, “-low." “dead," “terrible," or any f>i those unprintable descriptions that yoj and I and everyone have heal J people say about their town, you would be classed as a blitherinp idiot, mutton-headed numbskull, and a loony nincompoop—and who wants Maybe you have never thought "f it th;.: way. Well, one can't think of everything, but here is something every resident of every city must think about sooner or later, and for your own personal betterment it had better be sooner: Start thinking about your com munity us a business—look at it just business of which you arc a part. Put out «.f your head the old-fashioned idea ef your town being something that just happened—something that yun c . Vi net ahold of—an intangible -hirir big that whatever you do as ;:*i i..ii : /idual won’t make any differ- 1N MEMORY OF MRS. HERBERT HOOD Mourned and wept by scores of friends and loved ones, Mrs. Herbert Hood departed this life on January 7, 1929 in Valdosta, Ga., born and reared in Washington county, she spent the greater part of her life here. Before her marriage to Her bert Hood, she was known and ad mired as Sallie Lou Veal, she had re sided in Valdosta for the past six years where she pained many friends by her gentle maqncr and lovely Christian character. She. curly in life joined the Metho dist church at Dccpstcp and since that time has lived a consistent rhrist-like life. To knew her was to love her—such a devoted wife and mother, loving and dutiful daughter and sister, true friend and neighbor. It was a pleasure to be associated with her—always so kind, so pure of thought and speech and so thoughtful of others—truly a eharm- ing personality. Such a character a- hers is indeed rare. (luring her last illness with pneu monia. all that human aid could do She ’ way ■ i other. You don't have to be mayor, presi dent of u civic club, head of a bunk or a store to be important; your vote counts just as much as that of any junker, doctor, lawyer, mur- chant, or city official, and it’s the munity—the things you do for or against it—that makes it alive or dead, good or bad, forging ahead or standing still. When industry considers your town, it is the people they want to know about, not just the few shining light.- — the big boys alone—and have their nun study. It’s you they “feel out,” often without your knowing it, and on you, your attitude, how you look at, act toward, and talk about your community, depends on whether their report is favorable for -a new factory, distributing point, head quarters for representatives, or for whatever they are considering your As a citizen you are a salesperson for your cor .munity the same as a clerk is a salesperson of a store; the merchants, bankers and professional people arc the same ns department heads of u store, und the policemen of your community are the floor walkers. It’s always up to the sales force of any business. Yotfr town is a busi- nes- your business—ufcu! just the plaining to the last, still thinking of others.. She is survived by her husband an.l wo sons, Gamctte and Lamar of Valdosta, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Veal of Miiledge- ville, seven brothers, Louie, Dock and C urtis Veal of Millcdgevillo. Harvey Veal of Albany, O. F. and Ralph Veal of Dcepstep and Dr. E. W. Veal of Jacksonville, Fla., two sisters. Mrs. J. B. Helton of Gordon, Ga.. and Ethel Veal of Milledgcvillu, who mourn her untimely passing— we feel that our loss is Heaven’s Sleep on. dear one, Our hearts are weary and sore. Hut we hope again to meet you. Where sorrow, death and partings —By one who loved her. MILLEDGEVILLE COLORFUL WITH BLOSSOMS TO GREET EASTER Myrida of Flowers it R*'*^ Colors L'aher ap Easter State* Making Colorful and Beautiful Milledgeville with its yards vivid with golden jonquils, delicate tinted violets and other flowers a bloom in all the colors of the rainbow, green lawns and trees bursting forth with new life present a gorgous and col orful scene for the advent of Easter. The flowers have not been partial but have come forth more beautiful than ever and in every yard and scarcely a home in the city that hasn't -ome beauty spot to add gayety to the spring time. Milledgeville is indeed a colorful pngent of blossoms and the freshness anti beauty tha. abounds everywhere in the flowers bespeak the new life that was assured when it became possible for the Easter season to be celebrated by the Resurrection of Christ^ FOR SALE—Improved Cotton Sood one year from COKER- Obo dollar a bushel for tea or mom bushels; One twenty-five for smaller amounts. See or write W. B- Mulliaix, Route 1. J. L. Sibley. .. FOR SALE—Cheap a Coup# Ford 1927 Model in fine shape. Apply to this office. Is *« frwfcr rf jfce Rtadrtret ShewSw-TWrtricil Putrid* - SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES CHARLESTON, S. C. Low rate excursion tickets on sale March 20.2.1, 26-28, April 2-4, 10-12, 17-20, 1929, final limit of ticket seven days. For total fares, schedules and other travel information. Ask Tick et Agent. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY The Right Way WEAK AND THIN Virgiau LUj Was Just frsf- (Kf knmmi. Health ha pnret Steadily After She T»ah Cardai Bristol. Vo.—"I was just about down in bed and so weak I was past going,” writes Mrs. Jennie Goodman, of 718 Portsmouth Avenue, this city. Mrs. Goodmen sal’s her family was very uneasy about her condition, aa “and my back and sides hurt most of the time. -I dragged around, and did not sec a day of good health. “1 went to call on one of my neighbors, and she remarked about my looking so bad. She told mo to get a bottle of Cardul and take it. Next Saturday night, my husband brought it homo t continued taking it for awhile, as my health kept on Improving. “I gained in weight, and soon was feeling liko a new person. Since then I have taken Cardui several times, and it has always done me good. 1 can recommend it to others." Cardui has been in use so long that its merit has been proved by the experience of several genera tions of women. A purely vegetable, medicinal tonic. For sale by all druggists. NC-204 We sell du Pont paints made by the makers ofDuco (Magnolia Garden*) MARCH 29-30 APRIL 5- 6 $8.00 Round-trip $6.00 *f7om MiHadgevilla, Ga. The world famed Magnolia and Middleton Gardens will be at theii best and in full bloom this year dur ing the last week of March and the first ten days of April. The unique beauty of these famous gardens is worth thrnvcling hundreds of miles to see, and you now have the oppor tunity of making the trip, there .and return, at approximately two-thirds of the regular one-way fare. Dates of sale: March 29-30 and April 5-6 only. Final Limit: All tickets limited to five days in addition to date of sale. For reservations and any informa tion desired, apply to your local ticket agent or write to the under- J. 1*. Billups, G. P. A. a series of fifty-two is published h the Union Recorder in co-operation with the Millcdi;evillc Lions Club E fcoe mideotUl centre* da Pont paints are demanded be muse of their beauty and durability. They are sciendhcally built to give fall protection. There i* a da Pool finish for every possible need. Every one is backed by the famous du Pom chemical organization—made by the nukwrs of Doco. Whether it's inside or out, whatever the painting job you have in "M»d| now is the time to come in and consult with us about it; Du Pont PAINTS, VARNISHES, ENAMELS, DUCO gng Ad No. 87—2 cols, x 6 inches MEGA FLOUR pHE quality of L Omega flour never varies. it is the same today as it was years ago—ami will remain for the years to come. No fiour excels it* Culver & Kidd Drug Co. “OF COURSE” The Rexall Store Phone 224—240 A. J. Carr Company “WHEN IN MACON TAKE TIME” “IT PAYS TO SEE” Ries & Armstrong tyin rr*! r>w* o Reliable Goods Only 411 CHERRY STREET Macon, Ga. .Nearing, ike Close of this Special Sale! ACT NOW In a veiy short time this big event will be over. Ac cept this suggestion: come in now while there is stUl time and find out about the Westinghouse Elec tric Range with the “Flavor Zone” Oven. Find cut why it gives such perfect browning . . . how it en ables you to start your dinner in the morning, fovc the house all day and have & perfect dinner at < P.1L There are a lot of features to this sale will want to know about in detail, including the terms — $4-7 5 DOWN 24 Months to Pay !!! and what a world oi difference in your kitchen! Four dollars and seventy-five cents isn’t much . .. nor are the 24 monthly payments much—but 'via: they bring you makes all the difference between liking your domestic duties—and hating them 1 Now you can be more than r cook fc: your fmnT.y. You can be a cook whose work i3 a: tistry—and a wife as well, \fa£h leisure to enjoy year f and get away from the house when you wish. T‘ auto matic, r*-vor Zone 7 - Oven in this Westing!’ tric Range accounts for the difference, it 1 js you the pcrfectioi f old-time Dutch Oven !:ing— with the best ol modern automatic heat control! In addition to the easy term*. quoted we offer FREE! FREE! PORCELAIN ENAMELED 3TEEL TOP KITCHEN TABLE ! A strong, sturdy table, with spot and dirt-proof ij?p. Or, if you prefer, we will he Hnd to *nve vnu $10 ;jr your old stove. Eimer ouer good wiui purchase during sale. Special Club Off Westinghouse Range and Red ViiOii'.i uutCCa'iC w atCi' 1 £10 DOWN — 30 MONTHS! The Red Crown gives you efficient, economical watej heating—minus dirt, smoke, fumes and worry. low electric rates make it practical for every hoinu LOSE NO TIME — ACT NOW ! GIA *OWUL COMPANY y&X CfflZKN WHEREVER WE SERVE