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About Pearson tribune. (Pearson, Ga.) 191?-1955 | View Entire Issue (April 22, 1921)
VOL. G— >(). 51 NEWS OF Oii NEIGHBORS. Gleanings from All Sections of South Georgia. In every county in South Geor gia the Tax Receivers are com plaining that the tax payers are slow in giving in theta tax returns. The Tax Receiver's books must close May Ist. The Eleventh District school meet is being held,in Quitman to day and tomorrow. The program includes music, recitations, deela mations, ready writer contest and domestic science. The Georgia Association of Coun ty Commissioners will hold its an nual meeting at Dublin, May sand ti. The slogan will be “A perinan cut system of highways connect ing every county seat and important town in the state." Governor elect Hardwick is on the list of speakers with other prominent advocates of high way i in pro vemen t. The fate of the Valdosta. Moult rie and Western railroad is still in the balances. The purchaser at the sale, Mr. C. L. Jones for the bondholders, is quietly waiting Judge Exams' decision iii confirm ing or not confirming t his sale. If Judge Evans approves Mr. Jones will resell the road as a going eon ecru for it s value as junk. Failing in this he will sell it as junk and South Georgia will hitve one less railroad. An important meeting of water melon growers of Southwest Geor gia are being held at Adel today, April 22nd. The questions to be considered will he the car situa tion, track accommodations and freight rates. Railroad freight traffic men will be present. Water melon diseases, proper care in handling, loading, etc., will be subjects of an illustrated lecture by Dr. Meier, of the l . S. Depart meat of Agricult tire. A well dressed white man was found two weeks ago in theSnwan nee river, near Fargo, dead from drowning. The postmaster at lla liira, Cumbus by name, went off on a furlough about that time and did not return at the end of liis furlough, and it was thought the drowned man might be him. The body was exhumed last week with the view of ascertaining whether the suspicion was true, but it was so badly decomposed that no infor mation could lie had from it. . ThomasviNe people are advertis ing a deposit of superior clay for pottery purpose's. The owner of the deposit, a Northern lady, has made ample investigation of its quality and the experts she em pioy'ed to make the investigation pronounces it excellent. The ex periments were on a small scale in the manufacture of the best and handsomest grades of ware, and so entirely satisfactory that it is now probable an extensive business in the manufacture of pottery will be the oateomc. The supreme court of Georgia has just handed down a decision in the ease of Henderson Lumber Company vs. Lankford, et ah. re versing in part the verdict in Clinch superior court in the mat ter. The Lankfords brought in junction to prevent the lumber company from interfering with cer tain timbers on lands owned by their father at the time of his death. He had sold the timber privilege many years ago, before skidders weie in use, and the in junction sought to stop the use of these machines in handling the timbers as at the time the contract of sale was made no such thing was, contemplated by either seller or buyer. The injunction also sought to stop the use of dead timbers and wanton destruction of young timber. The purchaser was entitled only to live and growing timber. It seems the decision is satisfactory to both parties. Permanent Citizenship. The social and industrial interest in America today grows' largely out of the fact that so few of the people have permanent abiding places, homes of their own, rest under their own "vine and fig tree.” Statistics state that these few amount to about forty per cent, of the country's population. It is gathered from these statis tics that a great majority of the people of the United Stales, sixty per cent, to be exact, are wander ers from place to place, discontent ed, discouraged, unhappy and with IHirposoless aim. They have no permanent abiding place, Jiomeless. with no tie to hind them to any Community, for the welfare of which they can assumesome'llegrcc of the burdens and responsibilities, and share in the good feeling, the joy springing from growth, pros perity, success. Every where, in America, in Georgia, in Atkinson county, there seem to be a bewailing that there is attack of homes for the people and a general plead ing for capital ists to invest same of their wealth in houses to rent —the very thing that is an admitted curse to each community, and to the nation as a whole. It is not a cure for the national and community unrest — it only perpetuates it. \\ hat is the remedy? The fam ily is of divine origin, is intended as an unit of the community, and contemplated permanency. The remedy is to provide for perman ent citizenship—the family unit owning their own home. Let the leaders of our communities, parents, impress upon their boys and girls, when they join their hands and hearts for life, that it is their solemn duty to go out from the parent home to build one of their ow n and that it is a crime against themselves, as well as llieireount ry, to become drifters “from pillow to post.” Teach them that it is the only sure road to contentment and true happiness. Speaking to the people of Atkin son county the Tribune makes the statement that one of the most prosperous counties in Georgia is Carroll; you meet a Carroll county man and ask him for the secret of her great prosperity and he will point you to her great number of farmers oxynhig their own small farms. In our splendid young county we want less tenant farm ers. Try to create a sentiment and ambition among our tenant farmers to own their own farms, ■ become permanent citizens. When they own their own farms they have an incentive to improve them and make their homes a place of comfort and joy. The improve ments will he in their own interest and not (hat of some landlord. To this end let every agency for the uplift of the county bend their every energy and influence. Get [more Butter. Mrs. Hattie Meoce of Glenn. Missouri, says: "I was not making enough butter from my cow's milk production for a family of two. After using Dr. LeGear’s Stock Powders a short time, she gave a half gallon more milk a day, and a pound of butter a day.” Dr. LeGear's Stock Powders give to milk cows just what is needed to keep the digestive organs in proper condition, so that they get the most possible good from their feed. Give equally wonderful re sults w hen used for horses, hogs and sheep, because they are a tonic, appetizer and worm oxpelier. It matters not what ailment you may have among yonr stock or poultry, it will pay you to get (he proper Dr. LeGear Remedy from your dealer. They are the Doctor's personal prescriptions,compounded during his 28 years of -Veterinary Practice and Expert Poultry Breed ing. They must satisfy you, or your dealer will refund your money. —Advertisement. Official Newspaper of the County of Atkinson. PEARSON. GEORGIA. Fill DAY, AFKIL 22, 15)21 PEARSON COLORED SCjjOOL. Closed Scholastic Year’s Work Last Friday Night. Pearson's school for colored children closed its 15)20-21 year's work last Friday night w ith a most interesting exhibition, consisting of singing, dialogues and recita tions, in all of which iff pupils ex cmplificd the most careful train ing. This school, the past year, has been under the £ barge and leader ship of Prof. L. W. Brown and daughter, who came here from Wayne county. They haye been earnest and painstaking in their effort to advance the colored youth qf the community along lines most calculated to prepare them for good citizenship. They are of good moral character, have attained the respect of all w ith whom they have come in contact, have given gen oral satisfaction to patrons and of ficialsaud it, is probable they will come back another year. The morning program, of the Closing exercises, consisted of three, addresses by the Tribune editor, the County Superintendents of Schools and MeD. Spencer, i>. D., pastor of the colored Baptist church, interspersed with religious,, patriotic and sentimental songs by the school. The first address sought to im press upon the patrons of the school that they needed a new, larger and better equipped school building and grounds. That tlie school had outgrown the building which they have been using for the past twelve or fifteen years. That they needed a larger school ground, with laud enough for prac tical training in agriculture, along with the other manual (raining. That these desirable things were possible for them if they had the patriotism of good citizens and the will lo have them. That it. would tax their energy, their spirit of loyalty to and sacrifice for the good of their children. That they could not hope for outside help until they showed a desire and a willingness to help themselves. That the time had come for them to be more self-reliant and quit be ing flic “wards of the nation,” looking for government paternal ism to give them the learning nec essary to make them good and up right citizens. The second address by Superin tendent White was a continuation of the remarks of the first speaker and gave out the information that if the colored people of Pearson and vicinity would raise SI,OOO by the first of July lie could and would secure for them another sl,- 000 from the Rosenwald fund. He told, them that the policy of the present Board of Education of At kiusou w as for the consolidation of schools, white and black, where it is possible and the public good de manded it,; hence, the colored peo ple living ill the territory contigu ous to Pearson, should settle themselves in the support, of the school at Pearson and lend their best energies and gifts to the up building of the school at Pearson, lie stressed the thought that there is strength in union and failure in disunion. He insisted that the patrons of the Pearson colored school should get together, organ ize and begin the work toward se curing the school building they so much needed, with larger campus, and to show more interest in/lbe welfare of their children in the future. Dr. Spencer spoke only about ten minutes, in which be approved the sentiment -expressed by the speakers before him, that what they had said relative to the needs of his people in Pearson was sound and true. He also said that the lack of frugality and thrift bad Georgia’s School Policy. More and more the thinking people of Georgia are coinciding with the Tribune’s utterances in connection with the State’s public school policy. ! The Tribune stated editorially .some time ago, when it was appar ent that County School superin tendents were put to it to secure teachers for the rural'schools, that the State should*require matricul ants of Hit' State supported Nor mal schools to enter into a binding contract, written if necessary, that they should teach in the public schools for an equitable term of years or repay with interest the amount she has expended in tlieir education. It met, of course, with criticism; and it was modestly suggested that the editor of the Tribune was an old fogy and too slow to catch up with the progress of the times. The impeachment may have been just, but he rejoices to know that he is in good company, Dr. Rufus YV. Weaver, President of Mercer University, being one of his excel lent comrades. Dr. Weaver appears in print advocating the same views. The Tribune quotes him: * “It seems to me that we n(>cd a longer school term and a bettor teaching force. It is unfortunate that the young men and women who attend the various branches of the University of Georgia are not required to spend a period of years in service which will be of distinct value to the State. I be lieve l hat every student who re ceives free tuition from the State should agree to remain in Georgia for at least as many years as he has been in college, and in the case of normal schools, these beneliei aries should agree to teach in the public schools of Georgia for a period of years, and in the case of I heir failure they should pay to the institution an amount equal to (heir tuition. In the field of high er education the State Ibis a right to demand that the favored few shall make some definite return to the State which makes possible their I raining. “My supreme interest, however, is not in higher education, hut in the development of our country schools. The chief obligation of the Stale of Georgia is to the hoys and girls who do not have Hie op port.unities which they are guaran teed under the (,'onstilulion, where by an elementary education in the English branches should be given them.” The crying need of the cities is more blueeoats. been the bone and curse of the Negro race. That a change must he made along these lines before l here was any hope for real pro gross. That the effort to be made in securing a more commodious and comfortable school building .presented a splendid opportunity for them to learn some of these important lessons. That personally he was in favor of commencing this important work at once and would personally contribute thereto as soon as lie saw that they intend ed to do something for themselves. The singing by the school was fine. The patriotic song was a parody on the song, “Are you from Dixie,” the word “Dixie” being supplied by the word “Pearson,” and it appealed strongly to local pride. The rendition of “Old Black Joe” was splendid. The singing was in perfect time and the melody inspiring. The exhibit in carpentry, basket ry and other handiwork was good and showed an ability to learn these important things. The program for the exhibition at night was well selected and rendered in perfect order. The Tribune believes this occa sion is the beginning of a new fu ture for the colored citizens of this community. What they need* now is correct and efficient leader ship. It is hoped they will find just such g leader. EDITORIAL OPINIONS. The Brethren are Discussing a Number of Live Topics. The future is steadily brighten ing in the business and industrial world, and though xvo are certain to experience difficulties more or less troublesome from time to time, we may find comfort in the certain knowledge Quit the worst really is past. There is to be no im meniale flood of prosperity, per haps, but business will get better from month to month, for those are the signs in thi business heav ens. —Albany Herald. While we are complaining of the hard times, it is well to remember that we have much to be thankful for in that no epidemic has swept over the state and the south. Last year and the year befort the dread influenza took an awful toll from us. We have much to be thank ful for and little to complain about when we look at the conditions as they really are. There, is a great scarcity, of money but. there is plenty of food and no plagues to bring sickness and death. —Adel News. If Senator Win. ,J. Harris is able to carry his point no man who ’served in the army of a country belligerent to the United States can ever be a citizen of this coun fry. It is his opinion that no Ger man xvho took up arms against this country should ever he entitled to the benefils|\vhieh this country con fers on its citizens. The Senator has indicated his intention of in trodiieing within the immediate future a bill covering his idea. Ii Is not probable that Senator Har ris will lie able lo put over this bill as Germany seems to have too many friends in the United Sfatess. “Sparks Eagle. When the Georgia legislature meets in June there will probably be a bill introduced to make the bootlegger or blind tiger who sells bad or poisonous liquor liable as an accessory for any crime committed by the fellow who drinks the stuff. It is going to be hard to frame such a law, one that will stand and become operative, but we see where some of the State solons are put ting their heads together in such an effort. The man who concocts and sells impure or poisonous whiskey is a mighty bad citizen, and is entitled to no sympathy or merciful consideration whatever, but it will ever he a different mat ter to catch and convict such cul prits. —Blacksbcar Times, It is said that when Mr. Hard ing was assured of his successful candidacy for the Presidency, be was profoundly moved and with earnest feeling said, “It is so seri ous; the obiigaLionssosolemn, that instead of exulting, I am given more to prayer t hat God make me capable of doing my part.” This is the sentiment and speech of a real Christian. Let all Christians unite in praying that God keep him in this mind, true and stead fast. —The Church Evangel. Testimonial Winn, Ala., Dec. 31, 1919. Mr. Guy A. Cox, Omega, Ga. Dear Sir:— l’lease send me by express one dozen bottles of your Liver and Stomach remedy. As I have sev eral calls for it. Send bill and xvill forward you check. Want the small size bottles. Yours truly W. L. Me White. Express office Jackson, Ala. • Cox's Liver and Stomach Medi cine acts so gentle and mild, espe cially recommended for delicate women and puny children. Tastes so good. Sold by all good drug stores. Cox Medicine Co., Inc. Manufacturers, Omega, Ga. —Adv. $1.50 A YE Alt Cutting Affray at Kirkland. A young man bv the name, of Arnold, xvho works for Carter & Son, at Kirkland, was. the victim Saturday night of a serious wound, inflicted with a knife by John Cook. The facts of the affair, as given to the Tribune, was that when the west bound train, at 8:22, stopped at Kirkland, Cook and a young lady got off together. Arnold ap proached where they were and wanted the girl to go with him. She declined; then followed a heat ed controversy between them and . Arnold was in the act of striking her when Cook intervened. Ar nold then struck Cook, and Cook came back by slashing him from side to side across the abdomen with a sharp knife, penetrating the cavity for a space of three inches. The affair is a very regretable one. \ Marker and Napier Grasses. In July, 1920, a shipment of Merker and Napier grass joints from Orlando, Florida, was receiv ed at the Georgia Experiment Station, for test as to their value as forage crops iu the Piedmont section. The joints were planted at once in good soil, but due to the dry weather which continued for some time after planting, the buds were slow to start. When the new shoots did develop, however, the growth was very rapid, and by the middle of October many of the shoots had reached a height of six to nine feet and were forming seed heads. Had the joints been plant ed earlier in the season it is proba ble that the seed heads would have matured. As seeds of these grass es is quoted at five dollars per ounce it should bo worth saving. AI tho these grasses have stems resembling of the smaller varities of cane in size, they are sufficiently succulent so that cat tle eat both leaves and stems. In judging the value of the Merker and Napier grasses for the Piedmont section of Georgia it seemed advisable to test their ability to withstand the winters. Without giving the roots any more Diotectiou than was afforded by breaking the stems and allowing the leaves to partly cover the ground the plants were left in the soil throughout the winter. Early iu March the growth of last season was cleared away and some of tho plants examined, it was found that the buds were all alive and ready to start growth. This would indicate that during a mild winter such as that of 1920-21 the roots and buds of Merker and Napier grass xvill not suffer from cold. This test xvill be continued at the Geor gia Experiment Station and reports xvill be made as new data are col lected. Up to April 15,1921, the Merker and Napier grasses have produced a good growth of leaves from one to two feet in length, indicating they are a possible source of early spring pasturage. J. A. McClintook, Physiologist. A fireplace is a very good form of foil lair hue, say specialists of tho United States Department of Ag riculture, and if the house has sev eral fireplaces other such outlets are not necessary. If several rooms open into one in which there is a displace this is usually sufficient for all the rooms. All fireplaces should have dampers so as to as sure positive regulation as a vent Hue. When approached as to his atti tude in regard to legislation plac ing county officials on a salary Jadge J. \\'. Quincey, representa tive in the legislature from Coffee county, promptly replied that hq is opposed to such legislation.
