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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
RECITAL IS GREATLY ENJOYED
Miss Bells Class in Music Renders
Fine Program.

Fine Program.
A large and appreciative audience
enjoyed last evening q delightful
musicale at the home OF Miss Annie
May Bell, in which the proficiency of
her score of young pupils was fully
attested. a lengthy and varied pro
gramme was rendered and the skill dis.
played by the young performers evil
denced the thorough training given
them. The occasion was one of great
interest and pleasure to all present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Never ask q man how he likes MARI
ed life In his wife's presence if you
want to hear the truth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with the
dry cleaner. It is not liquid, leaves
no odor and can be used while the
gloves are on the hand, for sale only by
W. A. Rembert, druggist, next to post
ofice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Only the magnificent man counts any
thing as significant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Mans progress reveals Gods Iur-
pose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Itch on human cured In 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by the Eldridgs Drug
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Physical culture IS one thing and
carrying coal up three flights OF stairs
is quite another.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

There are no places for spectators in
Iife's grand game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

With the advent of his first baby the
81 week clerk is promoted to the po-
sition of floor walker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

1t is doing the right in the dark that
is always hard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

One or two yoke well broken oxen.
Address Allison 6 David, Smithville.
Ga, 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Love that has nothing but beauty to
keep it alive is very apt to be short
lived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Hot Water Bottles

Hot Water Bottles are
certainly necessities in
cold weather. Our Hot
Water Bottles are guaran
teed, if at any time inside
of twelve months any de-
feet is found in them, re-
turn them and get you
money back.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The brave man is not afraid of being
called q coward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

q "a - TIT q r = As
Hasr. +ba II The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature af &HZzzzx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Many self.msde man would proba-
bly, turn out different kind of q job
given another trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Some people complain because il
costs an egg TO get q chicken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Mother GraY's Sweet Powders fol
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Tsething Disorder, move and
reffdlate the Bowels aud Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists. csc.
SAMPLE FREE. Address Alien Ohm
stead, lie Roy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Garden
And
Flower
Seed.

We have what is the best
varieties in either Garden
or Flower Seed, and will
appreciate you allowing
us to explain The merits
of the new varieties to you.
Our prices are no higher
and you will find by fol-
lowing our sugge tiOns
your results will be much
greater.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Sweeping Clearance of Dress Goods
ST Dress Goods For Csc.

We have placed on bargain table
over fifteen hundred yards fife dress
goods in a great variety of staple
COlors. Most of this lot of goods have
been selling from 75C to S. yard, but
to close the lot with rush we have
placed the entire lot on center counter
and made the price for your choice
25c yd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
What
Carnation Toilet Cream
Does.

1t softens the toughest
skin and keeps it in good
condition. 1t cures chap.
ped hands, face, lips and
preserves them from &C.
ton of drying winds and
cold. Tt contains nothing
greasy or stickey, is nice
ly perfumed. A ladies
toilet is not complete with
out it. Price 25c bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

1t Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, pow
der. 1t cures Ch1lblains, Swollen
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet. A
all druggists and shoe stores, CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

A hobo's idea OF nightmare ia to
dream OF working.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Any wise wife knows it is policy to
let hubby be the boss.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

If man is broke woman seldom
wastes her time twisting him around
her finger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

A hard head may go with tender
heart.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

It's the love of the other fellow for
your money that is the root of all evil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

g a. = T q II = a.
Raars tba a The Kind You Have Always Bought
''', = ls1zAzzzM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

The wind of words will not carry the
flying machine of pride over the walls
of repentance. Rams Horn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

Sloo-Dr, Z. Detohon's Anti DIuretio.
may be worth to you more than S10C if
you have q child who soils bedding
from incontinence of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. It
arrests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
BY the Eldridge Drug Stores, Ameri-
Gus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
25C each.
Ladies' Shoes.

We have placed on sale over five
hundred pairs ladies' genuine vici kid
shoes, extension sOIes, lace and button,
heels Or spring heels, every pair in
this lot are the 81 grade, offered here
Monday and Tuesday at only
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06

a - TO R T. a.
Bsars the =, Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q &<N7zZu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
$I.39 pair.
More Pearl Buttons,

We have just received another
shipment of 100 gross pure white
Pearl Buttons. All who have pur-
chased some of this great leader be-
fore know the quality. Some of them
can't be told from the regular 1Oc
grade. AS especial leader we are
going to sell them here rlonday and
Tuesday; not over twenty dozen to
one customer at the price only, at
&c dozen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-02-06
Waternan'S
Fountain Pens.

We have both the Wat
erman Ideal and the Self
Filling Pens, in large as
sortment of designs and
points. Prices range from
50 to S. each.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
A Few shopp ng Doat's.

SeictlSu.
Don'G try to do too much in day.
Don't swing your purse reckless!y
Others may care for it if you don't.
Don't walk miles to save few ren-
nies. Shoeleatner and good nerves
cost money.
When you go forth to buy, don't get
sldetracked and go sightseeing.
Don't forget to take along bag in
which to put the small parcels, ther
you will not be minus several at the
close OF the day.
Don't delay until 2 p. NJ. to start
shopping.
Don't make a list and then leave il
home in your desk.
Don't forget to unbutton your coat
I'D release your neck fur when you en-
ter the big stores intending to stay
some time.
Don't let your skirt trail when shop
ping you deserve to have it stepped
on If you do.
Don't wear trailing skirt to sho din
anyway.
Don't carry large sum of money In
your pocketbook.
Don't let your generous inelinations
do violence to your financial limita-
tions.
Don't keep on shopping long alter
strength has left you and your head
aches and bones cry for mercy.
Don't drag the little children around
with you OH the wearisome purchasing
round.
Don't take the baby into the crowc-
ed i'll VENTILATED places.
Don't take the baby anyway.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
Pecans ter Revenue.

Pecan trees furnish a better revenue
than running many newspaper, ac-
cordlng to the Times U MON, Of Jackson
vile, which says:
Fortunately, Florida has been long 3
enough engaged in pecan-growing, spo'
radically, it IS true, to haye brought a
few orchards up to the point whele
they have ripened shuckfuls Of facts.
When grated tree on pine land, and
not even pronounced fifst-class pine,
out with strong leaning toward sec
ond-class, at the age Of eleven years
yields eighty pounds OF nuts that sell
for SIG, on a strict table-nut basis-no
fancy seed-nut prices about lt-that Is
fact harder. to crack than the nuts
we're. True, it stands near the house
and Is somewhat OF family favorlte );
but 1t is safe to challenge the record Of
orange culture to produce a tree OF
that age on that character Of soil show
Ing better money return. This was
in the grove OF well-known Aluchia
county physician. A group Of his
trees-fifteen of them--from tour to
eight years after budding, returned 500
pounds, making 500 to be accredited
to a quarter-acre. Again, twenty-siX
trees, lining an avenue, yielded SUI
pounds-$16O worth OF solid cash-and
just as much picturesque and refresh
ing shade as water oaks would have
given. But the best is yet to be told !:
All calculations above haye been based
on his minimum price. He never sells
any for less than twenty cents per
pouad-Texans, polished Jumboes,'
seven to seven and a-half in New York
and has repeatedly received orders from
men who have tested his pecans, at
fifty cents per pound, purely for table
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
PERFECT CONFIDENCE.

Where there used to be a feeling OF
uneasiness and worry in the household
whea a child showed symptoms OF
Group, there Is perfec: confidence. This
isssowing to the success Of Chant ber-
lain's Cough Remedy in the treat
ment OF that disease. Mrs. NJ. I. Bar
ford, of Pooolesvllle, Md, in speaking
of her experience in. the use OF that
remedy says: II have world of con-
fidence in ChamberIain's Cough Rene.
dy for l have used 1t with perfect sue
cess. My child, Garland, is subject to
severe attacks Of Group and it always
gives him prompt relief" For sale by
E. +. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
and Leggett's Drug Store, Hotgood.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD.

The first action when you have
cold should be 10 relieve the lungs. This
is best accomplished by the free use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
Remedy liqnefies the tough mucous
ana causes Its expulsion from the air
cells Of the lungs, produces free ex-
pectoration, and opens the recretions.
A complete cure soon follows. This
remedy Will cure severe cold in less
time than any other treatment ard it
leayes the system In natural and
healthy condition. 1t counteracts any
tendency towards pneumonia. For
sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co, Scot
land Neck, aud Ieggett's Drug Store,
Hobgood.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
A CURE FOR ECZEMA.

My BABY had Eczema so bad that lis
head was solid mass OF scabs, and its
hair all came out. l tried many reme-
dies but none seemed to do any perIna-
nent good until l used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye. The Eczema Is cured,
the scabs are gone and the little one's
scalp is perfectly Clean and healthy and
its hair is growing beautifully again.
cannot give too much praise TO De-
Wits Witch Hazel Saive.-Frank
Farmer, Bluff City, Ky. In buying
Witch Hazel Salve look out for cour-
terfeits. DeWitt's is the original and
the only one containing pure Witch
Hazel. The name e. G. Dewitt & Co.
is on every box. Sold by f. T. White.
bead & Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
5000 Miles to Pay Poll Tax,

Austin, Tex.-Congressman w. b.
Burleson from this, the Tenth congress
sional district, arrived here yesterday
from Washington, having travelled 80
600 miles to pay his poll-tax of one dol
lar and seventy-five cents in order that
he might retain his privilege as voter
and office-holder In Texas. The trip
was necessary because he forgot to pay
his poIl-tax before leaving for Wash :
ington, and when he tried to have it
paid by proxy he was informed that un-
der the present State law he wouio
have to pay il in person or forfeit his
rights as a voter and officeholder.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
Household Recipes.

Pulled Bread-Pull or tear out the
centre OF loaf Of bread place these
irregular pieces in baking pan and
put in a moderate oyen until delicate
brown these will keep long time ,and
must be heated in the oven before se1y-
Ing.
Sugared Beets-Cut boiled beets in
thin slices, season with butter, pepper,
salt and sugar, put into baking dish
and set in very hot oven for few
minutes. To make delicious picked
beets slice hot beets and pack in dish
with sugar plentifully sprinkled be-
tween the layers. Wien thoroughly
cold pour on little vinegar.
Graham Muffias-AIix two cupfuls
of Graham -four and one cupful of
white -four and one tablespoonful of su-
gar ;beat one egg add to it two cupfuls
Of milk add this to the flour with
three level spoonfuls Of baking powder
and three tabiespOon!uls OF melted
butter beat until light and smooth /;
fill creased muffin pans two-thirds full
and bake in quick oven twenty min
utes.
Raised Rye Bread-Make a sponge
of one pint of white flour, one-half of a
yeast cake dissolved in one pint Of
lukewarm water and one rounding tea
spoonful of sugar and two leyel spoon
fu!s of salt. When this sponge has risen
like honeycomb, as it should be in one
hour,add one quart Of sifted rye flour
and warm water to make a soft dough
Mix and beat thoroughly for ten min
utes. Divide into three loaves, let rise
until double the first size and bake one
hour in very moderate oyen.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

DAUSE not to dream of the future before US;
Pause not to weep the wild cares that DER us;
Eark how Creations deep, musical chorus,
Unnternitting, gees up into heaven!
Never the waye falters flowing,
Never the istls seed stops in its growing;
More and mere richly the heart keeps glowing
Till from its nourishing it is riven.
Labor is worship 1.-THE robin is singing:
Labor is worship !"-the wild bee is ringing;
Listen that eloquent whisper upspringng
Speaks to thy soul from ont Natures great heart.
From to da1. cloud flows the life-giving shower
From the rough 500 alows tie so.G-freathing flower;
From the sulal Insect, the lich coral bo7;sr
Only man. tie plan, ever ssnls from .is pafy
Labor Is life lis tie -tiD water iaein
Idlenezs despalreth, ,-bewaiies,
Keep the watch wound, for the dark rust assaeth
Flowers droop and die in the stiffness Q! noon.
Lator is glory the flying cloud lighters;
Only the waving wing changes and brightens;
Idle hearts only the dark future lfjghens
Play the sweet keys wouldt thou keep them in tune
Labor from the that greet u.s.
Rest from ali pstty yesations that meet u.s.
Rest from sin isonptings that ever entreat u.s.
Rest from world sirens that lure to ILL.,
Work-and pure slunbers shall wait thy pillow;
Work-thoa shalt ride oyer Cares coming tillow;
Lie net down wearied meath Woes weeping willow;
Work with stout heart and leso!uta viii
Labor is health Lo the husbandman reapng,
How through his veins goes the life current leapng
How bis strong arm, Its staiwart pride sweeping,
True as g sunbeam the swift sickle guides.
Labor is wealth! In the sea the pearl groweh
Rich the queens roba from frail cocoon foweth
From the fine the strong forest groweth;
Temple and statue the marble block hides.
Droop not, though shame, and anguish round
Bravely fling off the cold chain that has bound thee
I.eok tc .oC ,sure heaven smiling beyond thee
Rest content ii thy dark Esss-a clod.
Work for some good, be 1t slowly;
Cherish flower be it ever lowly
Labor! all labor is noble and holy
Let thy great deeds be thy prayer to thy God.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

Parson Whangdoodle-Dey done tell
me dat Brudder Snowfall am pow'ful
lucky at raisin' poultry. Deacon Flat
foot-Dat's what he am, pahs0n. Ef
hit wusn't foh his luck he'd er teen in
de peneitenshry long ergo.-Chicago
News.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

Having proved that polygamy still
exists in Utah, tact which was never
disputed, the attorneys for the COM
plainants will have to take up the
more difficult tast of proving that Sen
ator Smoot is responsible tor it
Omaha Bee.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
HAVE YOU INDIGESTION?

If you have Indigestion Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure will cure you. 1t has
cured thousands. 1t is curing people
every day-every hour. You owe it to
yourself to give it trial. You will
continue to suffer until you co try it..
There is no other combination Of d.
gestants that digest and rebuild at the
same time. Kodol does both Kndol
cures, strengthens and rebuilds. Sold
bv E. r. Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

City Editor (to eporter)-Did you
see those sleeping cars that were re-
ported on fire? Reporter-No, sir.
When / got there they were all smok-
ing cars.-Judee
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

Before we try to figure out the
sprinting record of Lieut.. Gov. Viii.
lard, we should like to know the phys
ical con edition of the rabbit he chased
Chicago Post.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

His Girl-Tldn't you and papa c, ne
to terms? He-Oh, yes--er-tc-
came to terms, but they were 50 Ma:m
l didn't walt to listen to them Phi!-
adelphia Ledger.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POW
DERs FOR CHILDREN.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse IN the Ch,ldren's Home. New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teeth1ng Disorders, moye and regulate
the Bowels ard Destroy Worms. Over
10000 testimonials. They neuer jail
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy MY.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.

One was pale and sallow and the
the other fresh and rosy. Whence the
difference? She who is blushing with
health uses DIR. Kings New Lite Pills
to maintain it. By gently arousing
the lazy organs they compel good di-
gestion and head off constipation. Try
them. Only 25c at E. 7. Whitehead
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
Dc fo,. Enjoy
What You Eat d?

You cxo eat whatever and Whenever you
Ike Il you take Kodol. By tho use Of this
remedy disordeyed digestion and diseased
ktomschs are 50 completely restored to
health. and the full performance of their
functions naturally. that such foods as would
tic ono into a double-bow-knot are eaten
without even 'rumbling" and with posi-
tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what Is
nlore-th these foods are assimilated and
Transformed into the kind of nutriment that
Is appropriated BY the blood and tissues.
Kodci is the only digestant CT combination
CT diges:ants that viii digest all classes of
food. In addition to this fact, It contains. in
assimilative form, the greatest known tonic
and reconssructive properties.
kodol cures indigestion. dyspepsia and al
disorders arising therefrom.
kodcl D;gests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Loi.ies only. Regular sze S 90 holding ~ times
the trial size. which sells for SO cents.
b:s--sred by z. o. Dewitt Z CO., Chicago, u
E. Z. WHITEHEAD & co.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
LABOR IS WORSHIP,
By FIR ANCES S. OsGOOD.

din bingham
where
ma
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
IT KEEPS THE FEET WARM
AND DRY.

Ask today for Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder. It cures Chilblains. Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet.
AZ all druggists and shoes stores, 25c.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
c. NO

FD1roEs LEISURE HouRs.
Il DISSERTATIONS OF PASSING EVENTS. II
L---------------- --------------------l
questions
, "There general belief that negro and
"A!'7 A"D """ S labor
tell different OF "a
cultivated white labor 100000 white
coiored this that much half
by negro
better picked sells With
also white mans CROP
supplying deficiency
white
turned Southwark into cotton fields"
becoming especially
mill of there few cotton
, mills within borders, but there
-'' hundred and eghty-nine. The following inter-
-'' estng recently
the Charlotte Observer by its Raleigh
correspondents today compeedits
port showing operation S35 spndes, AL
5oa24 of
which 3d. males IL females The total number
children 2c27 9l4 1t found that 1885,
9s persons dependent livelihood 81
labor
from 10 to H. Aaman county 20 mills cabarns TO- oaawba l2
Cleveland 10; Durham, Farsytb, l3 on 29 Gu'od 81 Halifax
Lincoln Mecklenbu Randolph, Rockingham 10;
s. The paid s2o5
Al, and
children is 3S cents"
many advantages country
of fine reading
advantage is especially fine in
~ A,' ' ~ the evenings and sometimes
~ days rainy boy country
city In duty all be
dark we supper and the young OF sudlou habits
reading
and The boy town generally employed
supper
And otener
the las OF kind keep him out his
him sleernd
hold until beyond the hour for seeking Sleep 1t
He has few such allure
three with books
And of books
any
better the world induce the
country buy good parents
dollars than in good
they do well good family coming
every monthly magazine It would be
great boy he would utilize two hours
cry papers.
haye mnch
and glorious be country boy in
this favoaed year country may
this country have there been possibilities
This especially the South The
rurald in he in North Carona
1As s many times in advance OF what they
-'1'"" -4A' forty years
Then there not much attention paid roads All
a
writers that the districts
have largely
in fairly
of kind been and disadvantage
eous
place and take chances the city, for his
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04
NEARLY FORFEIrs HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer On the leg OF J.
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defed all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnlca Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Burns, Bruises, Skin Erupt-
ions and Piles. 25c at E. T. White
head g. Co.'s Drug Store.
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

Thousands of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know IT, because
it has been called some other name than
CD vs1lA.. .t..lo fact is catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which is Of equally great Importance, is
that Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Ask your Druggist for q free
The commonwealth., 1904-02-04

our Druggist for free Peruna Almanac for 1901