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VOLUMN IV. Farm Census Helpful Since there is misunderstanding on the part of some farmers in this locality as to the usefulness of the information as to hog production and crop acreages obtained from the cards distributed by the rural mail carriers Postmaster Rosa L. Lind sey has requested the Bullitin and News to publish the following state ment furnished her by the United States Department of Agriculture. These surveys are made with the help of the rural carriers, who eith ’ er distribute the cards to a certain number of farmers along their routes with the request that these be filled out, or the carrier fill out the card himself by interviewing the farmer. The carrier is instructed to get information from farms which will give a good average picture or sample of farms on his route, pre ferably by taking all o f the farm along a part of his route, big and rented. If a fair sample of all farms is returned in each State, figures for these farms should show the same changes as all farm. It is impossi ble to take an actual census enu meration of all farms each year, so changes in production and acre age each year must be estimated from samples. The nearer these samples are to being exact, the more correct will be the estimates. The need and value of such infor mation for individual farmers and agriculture in general hardly need be stressed. Without dependable in formation as to actual production and trends of production both live stock and crops more ballanced pro duction and better market distribu tion anr impossible. The Department of Agriculture is the bes t qualified agency to under take such work, but the accuracy of its estimates depends upon the ac curacy of the returns made bv farm ers. The beneficial effects that such 'information may have upon price is shown by the level of hog prices dur ing the winter of 1924-26 compared to the previous winter. The pig sur veys of June and December 1924 showed a decided decrease in hog 'production in 1924 compared to 1923. Marketing, however, during the winter from the 1924 crop were al most as large as 'the previous winter, and in December and January were the highest on record -in spite of these heavy marketings, hog prices were $2.00 to $3.00 per hundred higher than during the winter be fore. The heavy marketings were rightly interpreted as being an early marketing of a smaller number of hogs caused by short corn crop and not as indicating a correspondingly large number of hogs. But unless these estimates can be regard them and will be guided eith kept dependable the trade will dis et by private estimates or by actual marketings as these take place. Then, every farmer should help to make these reports .accurate by mak ing the report for his own farm com plete and accurtae. Another, thing, about advertising, (about one advertisement in ten js Calculated to bring ordinary circum stances. It takes steady, uninterrupt ed impress of facts, upon a human prain by an advertisement to serve the, purpose of the advertiser—cre * ptea desire in the reader’s mind for the goods, or the valuable things that the advertiser has to offer. There are advertisements intended' for quick results—they get them inost of the fheome —then the adver tisement that is ^designed to remind people, steadily And consistently of the decirabiiity of certain things, or pvents. They are never unprofitable. They get results, sooner or later. ► ROMAN’S CLUB HOLD MEETING A -Called meeting of the Woman’s ' Club was held -at the Qbrdon Hotel ^Friday :afternoon;,to make more de .finate plans and appoint sub-com ^nittees for the Community Christmas Tree and singing of the Caroli. As , ter the meeting which was attended .by fifteen members, the ladies wept to -Sunset Park-it being Arbor Day , and plated a Holly tree, with ap . prnpriate exercises. "He who plants a tree,' > He plants love. Tents of Qoolness spreading out a hbive. ■„ . < ’ . Wayfar^ns he may npi live to see,. Gifth that grow are best; , Hands that bless are. blest. Want! .Lite does the Stet/’ The Wilkinson County News TOOMSBORO LOCALS Mis Altha Lindsey spent the week end in Gordon last week. Mr. and Mrs Levi R. Cason Jr. spent Tuesday in Macon. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bush of Valdos ta, spent last week here as the guests of sister, Mrs. W. A. Hall and broth er W. H. Trennon. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Jackson spent Monday in Macon. Miss Georgia Duggan spent last week-end in Tennille. Miss Mabell Bridwell attended the convention at the Christian Church in Macon last week. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Rawls of Dub lin is the guests of relatives here. Mrs. Addigene Cason visited in Macon Tuesday. Mrs. F. B. Chambers is the guest of Judge Chambers in Macon. Mrs. T. L. Lancaster, visited Au gustg last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Stephens spent Thursday in Macon. “SHAME ON GEORGIA.” (From The Wilkes County Forum.) In reply to a person who desired to commit an insane person into the State Santitarium at Milledgeville^ Mr. Brantly replies as follows: “The santitarium is so congested with patients that we are sored to turn away, all but the most acute cases. We have now 4,700 patients, or 900 more than we can properly care for.” Mr. Brantly has repeatedly appeal ed td the Legislature for more accom modations, during the past six or eight years, but his appeals have fallen on deaf—ears to busy with frolic, fun and self aggrandizement to pay any attention to Georgia’s un fortunates. Mr. Brantly very properly says: “In our judgemen,t the caring for these people comes ahead of good roads, and increased educational fa cilities, important as these may be.” A person who connot appreciate the condition of the state of the Sani tarium, and do all he can to better the conditions, has no business either with good roads, or educational fa cilities. A howl is going up for more and bigger universities in Georgia. Perish the thought, while thousands of her suffering children are shut off from needed attention, such as they can only obtain at the, above institution. I is just as essential to take care of he body as it is the head. ARBOR DAY Friday morning Dec., 4th., Arbor Day, the Woman’s Club, by special request went to the Georgia White Brick .Plant, while a delegation, from the American Face Brick Association and the American Face Brick • Deal er’s Association, were guest of the Company, and Plante,d a Holly tree,' using t|»e Tree Planting Programme. After the Tree Planting Song, sung to the tune of America, Mr. H. M Hood, of- Atlanta, gave a short, but splendid address, which 'was appre ciated by e^ch one present, and was most aprops to the occasion, binding closer together the people of the Notth and the South . The members of the club then re cited in verses-What The Trees Teach Us. After each one present put in a spade full .of dirt, the Planting Song was read by Mts. Nelle Newman Downs, "God save tbe^ tree we plant, And to «4,,<*ture -grant, Sunshine and rain. let not its branches fade, Save it from .av and spade. Save it for joy and shade — v Guarding the plain.' \ •’ Lord of the earth and sea, Prosper our planted tree, •Save xvitn Thy might Waste'and improvidence. Save us from ifidolence, ; ' And in Yhv excellence—* ^ad us aright.” bolted to waterproof Joints the inter nal walls bring of asbestos shewing. Italian rutoinobiTe manufactures 'have adopted the fcsNillmeni pay meat plap m a^Jing cars. ' * ■ IRWINTON, GA., THURSDAY DECEMBER, 10TH., 1925. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE AT GORDON CHRISTMAS NIGHT A community Christmas Tree will be given by ‘the people of Gordon on Christmas night in the Park oppos ite the central of Georgia depot at about seven ’oclock. The ladies of the town and community are busy al ready making preparations for this important event. The citizens of the town and surrounding community are asked and urged to bring presents and Christmas goodies Hk all child ren under twelve years of age. The idea is to give every child under this age a present and other goodies at this time. The work is in crorge of several ladies of the town who know how to put on this work and others are requested to cooperate with them in carrying out these plans. It is to be hoped that the people of the com munity will generously contribute presents and goodies enough so that every child in the community will en joy the best Christmas of his life. Christmas Carools will be sung at time, for which the ladies and the young people of Gorgon are practic ing at the prese.nt time. A LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS Dear Boys and Girls: 1 have arrived ir. town nr.d em etid my pack. I ha m Dolls and Doll Beds, Sewing Boxes, Stoves, Kitcnen Beds, Sewing Boxes, Stoves, Kitchen Cabinets, Pianos and other things for the little girls. I have Guns, Pistols, Tool Chests, Mechnitsd Toys End Horns for the boys and in fact ev erything to gladden the hearts of the boys and girls. Come to see me, at CASH DRY GOODS COMPANY Gordon, Georgia. WOODMAN CIRCLE MEETS. The Woodman Circle of Gordon held a very entertaining meeting on Monday night, the officers being in stalled by the State Manager, Mrs. Clara B. Cassidy and assisted by Dis trict Manager Stella M. Suddith. Mrs. Cassidy being avery 7 attractive talker, her talk was very much enjoy ed by all. We also had very good talks by the different members. The Circle will have, meetings the First and Third Monday nights in each month. HOW TO MAKE CANE SYRUP All phases of he production of sugar eane sirup ferm the growing of the cane to the marketing of the syr up are discussed in a new bulletin prepared by the Bureau of Chemistry, United States Department of Agricul ture. The various methods for clarifying the juce are described in detail, these descriptions being supplemented' by cost deta and a discussion of the re lation between the method of manu facture and the quality of the syrup Descriptions of model plants and e quipment are given, accompanied by drawings and a complete discussion of the cost of making syrup by methods. The, bulletin discusses the relation between the cultural conditions un der which sugar is grown and the quality and yield of syrup. The fac tors which determine the most econ omical size,' of a new syrup plant are .set forth in detail. The prevention of sugaring by the use of invertase, a process developed by the Bureau of Chemistry,'is fully described. Data on the composition, food value, and keep ing qquality of , cane syrup are also given, as well as information regard ing the production of uniform grades, the canning of syrup, and the question ■of marketing. A copy of Department Bulletin 1370, Sugar Cane Syrup Ma' ■ ture, may be had as long as the sup ply lasts by writing to the Office of Publications, United States Depart ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Measurement of the force ex erted by waves upon the sea shore show that during a gaie the waves sometimes strike a blow of 6,000 pounds to the square font. This makus it easy to see why the sea is continuously -encrdaching up on be' land and each year tb- waves eat the way a little further into thp shore line. Calihpin, the great Rux.ian sing er, has bought a large residence , a 'th o. 'hi.{m-aW ; forest 'mA w?" Prague. MEETING OF THE WILKINSON COUNTY CHAPTER U. D. C. A most enthusiastic meeting of the Wilkinson County Chapter, U. D. C., was held at the home of the newly elected president, Mrs. J. W. Brooks, Jr., Wednesday afternoon Dec., 2nd. The meeting was opened with the Lord’s prayer in Concert. It was decided to send each Confed c ate Veteran, in the county a Christ n as card, from the chapter, and some v ho are less fortunate than others in tl is worlds goods will be remembered more, substantially. The meeting will be held during the winter at three o’clock' instead of three thirty, on the first Wednes day of each month. The book, “Southern Women in War Times,” was given by the chapter, to the P. T. A. Fair, for the most at tractive booth, was won and present ed ito the School Library, by Mrs. Goodwyn Miller. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by the hostess. Mrs. T. B. Dennard will be hostess for the January meeting. Zez Confrey Mixes Salads and Songs Zez Confrey, famous composer of the musical classic. “The Kitten on the Keys,” Is hailed by his friends as the most versatile of America's popu lar song com posers. Those who know him say he can mix a salad era song oddity with equal suc cess, which is saying consider able since hie r> An * M v portrayal of the Zez Confrey. dellKbtftu prank , of a certain young feline frisking over tlie Ivories has been recognized as the model of American syncopation. But Mr. Confrey has other “firsts" in his repertoire, bis acquaintances declare. Country bred, he is a judge of horse flesh, and also knows a good cigar. The simple life Is Mr. Confrey’B Idea of happiness. Every so often Manhat tan gets too crowded for him and he boards a train for the country and the companionship of a certain mur muring brook. Inevitably he come* back with one of the merry tunes for which he is noted. A bachelor, Zez keeps open hous* for his friends. If he invites a few of tlie boys over for a midnight supper, he does the cooking himself. Invita tions to his lively tittle dinners are sought after. There are two dishes to which Mr. Confrey is partial. So are Ills friends. His recipes for the two follow: Royal Eggs With Mushroom Sauce. 12 eggs Hi cup evapo- Salt rated milk dll- Pepper uted with 1-3 pound mush- cup meat stock rooms (This may be 1 slice pimento prepared from 2 tbsp, butter bouillon cubes) 12 slices toast 2 tbsp, flour Parsley Saute the mushrooms In two tbsp, butter, taking care not to burn; make a white sauce of two tbsp, butter, flour, evaporated milk and meat stock. Cook five minutes. Add the cooked mushrooms and chopped pimento. Break eggs and drop into hot fat. be ing careful to keep egg in a globular mass. Just as soon as they nt a gold en brown lift' out' and drain. Place an egg on each piece of toast. Allow two pieces for each serving. Pour over air die mushroom sauce and garnish with parsley. Pineapple-Cheese Salad. 10 slices pine- Crisp lettuce apple . leaves ’. cup cream " 2 tbsp, pineapple cheese juice U ctlp chopped , 1 tsp. sugar nuts , ; Green and rod 2 tbsp, evaporated mangoes jnilk Creamy salad Combine the cheese, nuts, evaporated milk, pineapple juice and sugar, and blend into a smooth mass. Cut pineap ple circles In .half. Spread cheese mix ture on a slice,of pineapple and press the other hall' circle of pineapple on top of cheese as one would a slice of bread in making a sandwich. Cut dla pionds or triangles from green and red mangoes and press Into the edge of ths cheese mixture between the pine apple. Lay two of the prepared pieces of pineapple on a crisp lettuce leaf. Serve with creamy aalad dressing. 7bia serves five. To Clam WicA*i Pau cat a TNiekel faucets can be meue to look tflke hew if -pol Maiga with «n -old -wool en-f k>nt which ha*4?ee» dipped -first la turpraTlne and;then“lmrtdijng. Apply Trith u fair amount of «Hw>w grease the faucets will'look like silver Sunday school every Sunday after noon at 3:30 o’clock. J. E. Butler, superintendent. Less than fifty years ago s woman was outlawed in Jiurwsy because she. spoke in public. -California has 6,000,000 acres of i^-ignted land. ;d.xhieu>^ annnn! crops worth ^OO^H^OOO. The iron ben-.-, rnder ti hi Lnghmd gonsujs of plate* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS Christmas and New Year’s greet ings sent as Post Cards, Whether writ tten or printed, require 2 cents pos tage each. Printed greeting cards or folders inclosed inunsealed envelopes are subject to postage at the rate of one and noe-half cents for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof. They may bear the written names and addresses of the sender and addressee and inscrip tions such as “MERRY CHRISTMAS” “HAPPY NEY YEAR,” and “WITH best WISHES”. ALL GREETINGS inclosed in sealed envelopes are Chargeable with postage at the letter rate—2 cents an ounce or fraction thereof, except the 1— cent drop letter rate is appli able . To send Greetings short—Pay de feats their Purpose; So prepay the postage fully. S .R. OWEN, Postmaster, Gordon, Ga. December Sth., 1925. INCOME TAXES ARE DUE DECEMBER 15 ATLANTA, Dec. 7.—lncome tax bills have been mailed to every tax payer in Georgia calling for the four th and final installment of taxes on income earned in 1924. Collector of Internal Revenue Josiah T. Ross announced that the final payment must be made on or before December 15th. “I prefer to collect taxes rather than penalties, Mr. Ross added. Taxpayers are there fore urged not to overlook the pay ment due December 15th, as under the law penalties are assessed again st delinquents. Taxpayers who have failed to re ceived statements on account so changes of addresses should notify the Collector’s office immediately. Failure to receive notice is not suf ficient grounds to delieve taxpayers from the penalties imposed by- law since the tax is due and payable on December 15th, without notice and demand. Payments sent by mail bear ing Post Office stamp of December 15th, will be accepted without penalty. THE WIMODAUSIS CLUB WILL MEET NEXT THURSDAY The regular meeting of the Gordon Roman’s Club will be held at the home of Mrs. T. B. Dennard, next Thursday, afternoon, December, 17th., at three thirty o’clock. Further plans for the Community Christmas Tree, will be made and a full attendance is desired. Increasing French competition re sulting from the decline of the French franc, has depressed Bel gium’s metallurgical and textile mar kets. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK For the many patrons that we have we are opcat.tng this bank to give them something more than a Mie place in which to deposit funds.. We have combined safety with courtsey and survice. SAFETY—COURTSEY— SERVICE. DEPOSITS INSURED. I- B. STINSON PRES. f. S ENGLISH CASHIER YOU WILL always find the Freshest and Sweetest fygdie^ the best To ld A Nicies, a large assortyggd Os Fountain Pens and a full and complete lit* thugs Store. Visit our Ice Cream and cdM Mt* parlor where you will be given the best, tions filled by epert Druggist day or ntdAtk the purest drugs. GORDON DRUG COMPAQ THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY • ♦ • The Methodist Missionary Society met Monday December 7th., with Mrs. Dave Shiflet. No special pro gram had been arranged, since this was to be an instalation service Mrs. Helton and Mrs. Padget sang a love ly duet, Mrs. Shiflet gave a phamph let on the growth of the mission work in the U. S. A. Mr. Simmons installed the follow ing officers for the new year. President: Mrs. Elex Hodgers Vice-President: Mrs. Shiflet. Secretary: Mrs. J. E. Stokes. Treasurer: Mrs. Silas. Social Treasurer: Mrs. Nelson. Baby Division: Mrs Helton. Young People’s Division: Mrs. Joe Caldwell. Bible Study: Mrs. T. A. Gibbs. Mission Study: Mrs. Z. T. Miller. A delicious salad course was served, Mrs. J. E. Stokes Publicty Chairman. NEGRO IS KILLED AT GORDON BY CENTRAL OF GA. TRAIN Last Thursday morning as the Central of Georgia passenger train coming into Gordon at 7:40 o’clock from Macon was coming to a stop Charlie Butler, colored emplaye at the Station, while in the performance of his duties at the depot, was struck by the train and knocked under the wheels, which severed the right leg at th chip and seriously managled his other limb. He was at once car ried to the Macon hospital for treat ment but died before an operation could be performed, he stated be fore he died that he was endeavoring to pass around some children who were playing in the yards and did not see the approach of the train, he at the time was watching a switch engine and while trying to avoid this engine was struck by the passenger train. When You Come to Macon for v our CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LET US EXAMINE YOUR EYES Glasses Fitted Ainsworth Optical Co. 453 Cherry St. Macon, Ga. Next to Union Dry Goods Co. NUMBER, 32
