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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

An Ohio preacher warns his
congregation that the end of the
world is near at hand, but Chi
cago University professor makes
the consoling statement that the
earth will remain habitable for a
hundred million years longer. The
Americas ball team ought to win
a game by that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

Editor Mcintosh thinks that the
political waters of Georgia have
been clearing up very rapidly dur
ing the past ten days, and more of
the people of the state are begin
ming to see things as they are.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

This is a Democratic State and
it can elect a Democratic Govern
or. The success of the party does
not depend on the fortunes of any
one man. If that were the case
the party would not deserve any
respect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

\ youD= 'a[y Of Cardiff who fancicj
she was ail,ng went to the surgery OF
the FANNY doctor ANA commenced the
interviev- with, Doctor. I'm dying.
"Ol. inGceI, can recommend a very
respectable undertaken" bandly re
sponded the doctor. She felt quite well
after that.-Cardiff Mail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The vitality of the Pop party is
something marvellous. 1t has been
ordered to Ego dead" on August
22nd, vote for Hoke as democrats
on the 23rd, and come to life as
the same old Democrat hating
Pops on the oath.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

An Atlanta physician says that
coffee is worse than whisky. That
is very common opinion if what
the people spend for the two bev-
erages is any indication.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The excitement over the guber-
Material campaign is still largely
confined to the candidates and
their immediate friends, but just
wait till the crops are laid by.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
An Eye to Business,

Il thought, Alice, that you were en-
gagged to Harry Smith, and now hear
you are going to marry his father"
That's right, Maude. The old gen.
tleman said he could support one Of
us, and I decided to be that one and
took the widower."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The Atlanta Journal'sI slogan,
"Watch the Lineup" which it
used so much in the beginning of
the gubernatorial campaign, has
been silenced by the Macon Tele-
graphs "Watch the Tryout. p
Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The floral department of the
Canadian Pacific railroad has
made it's ninth annual distribution
of flower seeds, consisting oftwen-
ty-one varieties, and by this means
each station will be a bed of bloom
during the summer months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The Russians have successfully
earthquaked another cut throat
potentate. In time her suffering
masses will entirely weed out this
class of official yermin forever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
AMER1CUs, Ga. MAY 16, 1905.

The paper trust has shown a
good example by owning up. Mon
Opolists pile it on when they add
mendacity to rapacity and audac-
ity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

A subscriber wants to know
why so many more women go crazy
than men. 1t is not true, perhaps.
The women are just moreaddicted
to talking than men and give them
selves away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

Atlanta's freckled citizens, ever
thrifty, are now hiring out to
freckle doctors at 81 per week as
living examples of the fact that
the freckIe do move.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The latest report from the con-
gressional primary held in the
Seventh district was to the effect
that Congressman Lee defeated
Judge Fite by a majority of 800.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

The Athens Banner says: "Con-
gresham Howard is carrying the
Eighth district in a walk. A good
representative is receiving the en-
dorsement of his constituents
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
Our SURROUNDINGS,

Even the strongest of US are not be
yond the reach of our environment
No matter how Independent. strong
willed and determined our nature, We
are constantly being modified by oul
surrn'ndings.-Su Success Mag""jna
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
The Times-Recorder is the

ohciaI Organ of tbelCity of Americas,
Oniclal Organ of Sumter County.
Odfclal Organ of Webster County.
Oncial Organ of Railroad Commission OF
Georgia for the.3d Congressional District
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

DAILY. Except SUNDAY.
la1t. ping p1 cars between Americas and At.
snd = Oh Train leaving Americas 10: 25n m
s a. E arriving Americas sI0 a. m. Copnan,s,
S.v r0Tt valley with sleepers to and from
Parior car for Atlanta on train le.r,ra
hnmerlcus at i:46 p m. Parlor car foy Z
5r f fnr TRAN leaving Americus at so7 m
J. E. H1GHT5 5WIEfma A slen; apply to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
Arrivals,
rom Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta.

from Savannah, Augusta, Atlanta.
From 2acI 40 90 m
Lockhart, Dothan and ALBANY 81 AZ ~
Auensta ny 60 M aCon, 49,. ~2 "a p m
ana macon ............. "a IN -,
From Columbus, Birmingham and
From Coium afe polPts. ;:;.:.....;.:. te IS m
From Birminep 6in1s' c,,,;;,;;.;...'12 10
From BirmiS46;::;;n ''Ic.,: o1n. 70 10 m
From A1bs eg '': ana 40 20 p
From rn'S Tro CIV Ica:::.:........: +b %
From Trov ''-M;i on '14sp
ul~uia '''''.... ............. .....*I0&p
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
OF GEORGIA
K ALL w AY.
Schedules Effective. May 9Th, 1906.

Arrival and departure OF trains at Ameri
Gus, Ga.-Central of Georgia RAILWAY Pas
senger Station. Goth Meridian Time
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
EverythTnw nefurna1

Are you beginning to get any re.
turns from your literary workY'
Yes, indeed. I'm not getting any
thing else" kansas City Times,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16
Departures.

ForMacon, Atlanta, Augusta and
E SxT9ihnan 1923 m
q AI%ay, Dotndn ana Lock hart $6 101a m
&c nnany1 Dotndn ana Lockhart s2 o. q m
u Mac0n CIV at1 AtidRta. ......;.....sl Is p m
Fa august nin;S 40 IS m
o ort6s dn nat p, points 80 m
Fo oTr fFoin rp points. 200 m
For aIley ,;;..:..... .........."10 % m
g Enfan{{. anu InIermed1ate pts 40 rs p m
rd, '...:.-.... ...... IS 10 m
For Eufaula, Montgomery, Troy, 20 OF n m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-05-16

Lydia Pnkams Vegetable Compound NOman Remedy KOmans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Recipes 10 BeautBY Hands

Use soft, large, leather gloves, three
or four sizes TOO largo. RiD them open
and spread the inside with enc Of the
following preparations, then sew the
ripned seam up. The simplest, and there
fore the least troublesome pastes 10
make are the following three,
Nc. Ground barley. the white of an
ego. teaspoonfUl of glycerine and
ounce Of honey.
No. Homemade soft soap. u H.;
olive oil 1 gill: mutton tallow, / ounce
After boiling these together, remove
them from the fire before adding spirits
of wine. ! gill; ambergris or some oJner
perfume Of an amount TO SUIT the taste
always being on your guard not TO scent
things too highly.
No, 3.-Rehned pine tar. 1 teaspoonfuli
olive oil, ] pint. Melt in water bath
seeming with rose water or some other
perfume. This is a preparation which
does not spoil The following prepara-
ton for use with cosmetic gloves IS
slightly more elaborate; Myrrh, i ounce
honey, 4 ounces; yellow wax, ounces
rose water ounces Melt the wax IN
water bath and add the myTTh To ii
while it is hot After beating them to-
gether add the honey and rose water
Beat all up and add glycerine by the
teaspoonful until you secure a paste
which VIII spread nicely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
A FEW NURSERY NOTES

second this view. and have entre8ted
mothers of their pupils 90 put their
children into boots again and discard
sandals because Of tle difficulty the
children experience on daueiuE-cIass
days In getting into their shoes and
wearing them with any degree of COM
fort
Thumb SuCEIug-AmOng the early bad
habits developed I'm children Is that Of
sucking the thumb or fingers. If this is
allowed To 80 unchecked for any length
OF time, IL will result Iu the nail bccom-
ing soft and possibly iu "a weakened
finger joint. while Jhe flesh viii lose its
frmness and become GaGby- Not only
this. but persistent Misunderstanding is
likely o. b- responsible Tor "a malformed
roof to the mouth or upper teeth and
10 spoil the shape of the top lp.
Fresh AiF-TEe constructive value Of
fresh air for children can never be too
much insisted upon. but i'm some cases
where this rule is carried out with
praiseW0T-hy thOTOUghuGss the children
are apt % suffer from insufficient cloth
ing. The exposure 90 the cold air must
be compensated hy the increased protec-
ton Of warm clothes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
FZaHerv IN Venice

In Venice. says the Ladies' Realm, the
women of the lower classes accept trib-
utes TO their beauty from perfect strang-
ers as a matter OF course. It is con-
sidered not only proper but polite, to
compliment a passing maiden on the
charm Of her beautiful eyes or complex
ion If one treads on the skirt or a
pretty woman one has only 20 say. Par
don. beautiful girl. 30 to receive the most
dazzling smile and bow in return for the
awkWarduess. Az cafes fTequented by
the people c is the custom for walters
10 say, when placing a chair for one OF
the women. Take this seat. beautiful
blonde. or. sit here. lovely brunette. 3"
as the case may be,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
HINTS TO THE SUMNER GIRL
ABOUT HER COMPLEXION

the mask. saturated with Iresh sup
ply of peroxide.
In a few minutes a vigorous massage
with the finger tips ana the whitening
cream is given ,.,...,-+
,,our5ar 10 busted on 20 protect the skin
and The patient is dismissed with strict
Instructions 10 apply Tue cream every
night ana never To venture oul without
protecting the face with either ven or
Al least three Of these treatments must
be taken within four days II the com
pleNiOu IS badly tanned.
The results are, or course, eAceHent,
for the skin does not become at all rough
If the work Is properly done, while the
Vhitenine process will effectively remove
every hint of discolorauOn.
Those who cannot seek the advice of a
skilled worker may comfort themselves
by applying the peroxide mixture them
selves, and il the coat of tan seems very
obstinate the skin may be we'll scrubbed
with lemon Juice and almond meal be-
fore using the peroxide,
If the bleaching process is ATTEMPTED
AT night the mask may be allowed to
stay on for fifteen minutes instead of FIVE
aud massage given with the following
Almond meal oil. six ounces. cocoa
butter, two ounces, spermaccIi, one
ounce; white wax, one-half ounce, oxide
Of zinc, sifted, one ounce; oil of rose ger
anium. ten drops.
The oxide or zinc should be stirred in
10 the almond of until Il makes a smooth
paste. and then the mixture poured into
the melted wax spermaceu and cocoa
butter
The rose water is 10 be added last Of all
and then the cream is beaten until white
and smooth. and perfumcd when cool
with rose geranium.
With these ingredients and the neces-
sary amount of perseverance, the am
bilious maiden Will have no reason TO
worry about her appearance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

The bright sunshine and the keen
winds of these summer days have not
been a source of unalloyed joy TO the
fasudius mortal. for the combination
has been disastrous 10 the fair com
pleXion.
TinJs OF tan and faint brown t1acings
that suggest coming freckles tell only
too plainly that unless aid is speedily
sought the handsome evening gowns
which are being shown will be but ag-
gravations.
The skin must be Whitened quickly.
for there are but a few weeks: so Ma
dame Vanity speeds until she nnds a
wise little woman who knows many
secrets of beauty culture.
The little wise woman shakes her
head sagely and smiles complacently
as she sees her speckled victim. for she
knows at the very beginning the trouble
was caused by carelessness.
But 1t is indeed an I'll wind that
blows no good she bushes herself with
the preparation for the bleaching pro-
cess and lectures her patient while the
work Is going on
First of all, the face is washed with
mild soap and distilled water, and then
IT, is covered with a mask of absorbent
cotton fresh for the occasion and soak
ed well in peroxide of hydrogen
This is allowed to remain on the face
at least five minutes. and If the skin is
extremely dark, even longer
Very sensitive skins ind IL a trihe ir-
ritating so in cases OF this description
the mask is removed as soon as the
burning sensation is experienced.
After the mask is removed the water
massage is given with water, 10 which
a mildly cleaning alkaline Is added.
Then follows another application OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Uses for Kerosene

a teaspoonIul Of kerosene TO a quart
of boiled starCn Keeps it from sticking,
To prevent searching rub the iron on
cloth saturated with kerosene.
Kerosene viii remove ink stains and
fresh paint while nothing takes out
blood stains better than coal soap suds
20 which kerosene has been added.
Fruit stains lampblack, etc, may be
taken out of wash goods by first saturat-
ing the SPOT with kerosene, then wash
ing as usual
For wagon grease or tar spots rub
well with kerosene while the grease is
fresh. then wash out IN cold, soft water
using no soap,
For iron rust. put on kerosene, and let
the article remain covered for some time
The oil viii loosen the rust so that II
win come of.
Kerosene will take out new paint, and
is the best thing with which 70 clean
the wringer rollers.
To clean sewing machines, cover all
the bearings with kerosene, work the
machine quickly for a few minutes, then
rub all the oil of with soft rag and
apply machine oil where needed.
40 remove grease from granite ware,
rub well with a Cloth saturated with
kerosene, when the dirt is removed wash
with hot soap suds.
Clean the bath tub. the sink OF mar
BILE wash bowl with a ClOth wet with
kerosene.
Kerosene viii remove rust on a stove
Wash We'll with a wooden clotn wet with
kerosene. Let stand a day and repeat.
Finally rub with "a wo0Ien cloth. thea
polish with stove polish.
Clean furniture with a flannel cloth on
which is a little kerosene. 1t Will re-
move sOiled sTots from light painted
doors. also white spots from dining
tables II applied as soon as the spot is
made
Kerosene is excellent in cleaning hard
wood or stained floors Remove dust ar1o
wipe n small place az time, then .,ib
the oil on with q flannel cloth
Use kerosene instead of soaD f,,
cleaning windows, ana Il VIII repel flies
and mosquitoes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
HOWL. ITS PROBLEMS And INTERESTS
BABIES SHOULD
NOT BIZ KISSED

II never kiss a baby In the mouth. It
is criminal" says a woman physician in
one OF the womens hospitals in the city.
II know Of no more Injurious thing
than the kissing Of a baby's mouth,
she declares, For from experience I
know that many diseases are transmit
ted 10 little ones by their parents or
others touching their lIpz.
"a mother should guard her infants
Just as closely from kisses as from
measles WhOOplng cough, etc. for
though grown persons do not as a rule
have any OF the diseases To which chill
| uren are susceptible, and so do not give
/ them TO the little ones. such as they
frequently have are chronic and for that
reason much worse IF contracted through
| the breath by young babies. ] had one
case where newly born child died as
the result Of a kiss. IL was but a few
days old when a nurse caring for the
mother kissed It on the lips and the
next day she developed scarlet fever.
] took every precautiOu 10 prevent the
little one from coming down with the
same disease, but 20 no purpose. for #
had mOsts eFeTe attack and died I'm
less than week from the time its lips
were kissed.
81 always advise mothers against
allowing their little ones 20 be kissed
on The lips, even by their parents and
immediate family. 4 babys mouth
should not be kissed, 7 contend. and
IL this rule were strictly followed there
would be fewer sick infants. for mi
/ cr0bs could not then be transmitted 10
them / warn against any kind Of "a
caress on the face. heads or hands. In
! fact I believe that young children should
! be shown all possible tenderness. but
not kissed and caressed They do not
understand il, and frequently ] have
seen them made most uncomfortable by
being squeezed close In It mothers
arms and half smothered by kisses on
The lips. Grown persons often do not
realize how hard they are pressing tae
/ little bodies in their arms until the in
fauts cry out Iu pain. and then they
brighten The youngsters by suddenly
kissing them an over the face iu am
effort 90 show how sorry they are be-
cause tho little one cried. ] wish /
could make mothers. fathers, and nurses
realize that they can best show their
little as possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Tomato OnIeLei

Scald and skin three tomatoes. melt A
small piece Of butter iE q saucepan, to
which aud a teaspoonful OF chopped on
ion, and another OF chopped parsley,
@casOn with pepper ana salt put In the
tomatoes, and let them remain i'm the
butter for two minutes. Turn out the
mixture and set il aside until quite
cool Beat up three whole eggs and mix
I'm the cold tomatoes. Place a lump Of
butter about the size of n walnut. i'm
frying pan. and when Il dlssoIvos.
pour in the mixture, leave il over the
IRE until the edges are firm, and then
hold the pan in front Of the fire until
it rises TO the top. It should be served
at once,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

Nurses and chiIdren.-Nurses should be
given "A fairly free hand with children
under their charge. There is nothing SO
bad for a child as TO know that he has
only TO apply to his mother % be let
of any little PenEuce nurse may have
imposed for a nursery misaeed- or
course, it is necessary to have a woman
who can De trusted TO thoroughly under
stand the child
Wet Feet-If your children's feet get
wet. or even damp. have shoes and
stockings at once changed, for II is
most necessary that their feet be kept
dry and warm. II IS useless 10 cover
the body warmly If the eXtremlties be
left cold and damp.
Sandals or Shoes-Pareuts differ I'm
their views Of saudaI wearing While
some mothers are loud IN their praise
of the sandal and it's HYGIENE value,
others declare that sandal wearing en-
CCuTages the feet To spread, and is there
fore Il disadvantage. some Bovernesses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
FOR THE HOMEMAKER

A chnd's cold and suet pudding are
not usually associated, and yet this
dish unlikely as it's sounds, is an i'm
portaut part of a bin OF fare which
should be arranged for the child who
is 81 persistent cold catcher. If made
of equal parts OF flour and bread
crumbs with the suet il is easily lii
gested. and during the process the
farinaceous part OF il is converted into
sugar. so that 10 supplies the body with
a large amount of fuel
During the feverish stage of the cold
children should be fed lightly, but its
prevention can often be brought about
bv seeing that he gets plenty of heat
producing foods. Fat oil, sugar and
starch and potatoes are all good heat
makers, and buckWheat cakes. If not
too steadily INDUCED in, are one of
the best foruhers against cold
II The troubles cannot be mitigated
by diet. try small doses OF cod liver
oil. This viii supply extra fuel and
also quicken the circulation
Ventilation must also play the fore
most part in the winter hygiene. In
desperation the mother whose children
are the victims o. cold rushes on %
the school room 20 ask that the win
dows be kept closed While IL Is well
10 keep him out OF a direct draft, It rs
really his only salvation 90 be near
enough a current OF fresh air so that he
VIII not be inhaIing over and over the
gases from other children's lungs. II
one of the number has a cold the
seeds 0f il are filling the air broadcast,
and it is only by constant freshening
that the susceptible child can be kept
from constant exposure.
Coffee service has become elaborate
since il is understood that there are GER
tain laws as 20 cream and sugar, which
are both hygienic and epicurean- The
up-t0-date housewife now has a little
covered hot milk pitcher with her break
fast coffee service which resembles a
little Doulton syrup jug. She serves
the breakfast coffee clear with sugar
to such of her family as can stiu be
trained into ways of fashion and hygiene
which for once correspond To those
who cannot. she dllutes the coffee with
seaIdIug milk. If cream is insisted on 1t
must never De heated, and it also is one
or the nice points that the milk should
not be allowed 10 come 10 a boil To
have if just right it should be put IN
a double boiler and watched until the
water surrounding it comes TO a boil,
when il should be taken out For din
uer have the coffee made in a French
coffee pot so carefully that its flavor
will convert the most old-fashioned
cream devotee to taking il clear. The
hygienlc point Of view is that coffee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Picnic Drink.

For those whose digestion Is 700 dell
cate 10 stand the cold drinks incident
TO a picnic, the following beverage is
recommended by well-known stomach
specialist The ingredients are egg. hot
milk. hot water, butter and seasoning
The egg. well-beaten. is stirred into a
cup OF hot milk. hot water. butter TO
taste. and pepper and salt are added.
All the ingredients are put into dark
colored bottle. as this retains the heat
better than a light cOlOred one, and the
bottle rs wrapped up we'll into cotton
batting. and thus protected u Is said 10
keep hot for two or three hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17

II more were needed 10 insure the
small of today against being set down
TO sewing tasks. ii has come in the de-
cree Of the oculist. The study OF young
eyes has brought forth the fact that the
close application needed TO make the
small fingers take little stitches Is NeF|
Injurious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Summer Eqgnog.

Take one large teaspOonful OF pow
J-red sugar one fresh egg, One-halr
wine glass OF brandy. the same of Santa
Cruz rum and a little shaved ice. FIJI
a glass with rich milk and shake to-
Eether the ingredients until they are
thoroughly mixed. Extract the Ice and
CRATE a little nutmeg on top OF the glass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17
Women'S Drawers

Made of excellent quality long
cloth, cambria and muslin; all
sizes (hut not in every Style) ; full
umbrella ruflas daintily finished
with fine ucks; hemstitched, lace
trimmed or neat edging Of fine
embroidery. Sizes $3.50. Actual
value, 75c. Special,
49C
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-08-17


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