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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

card system and merely treats the girl at
the desk as II she we're running fiction
library.
81 got the House of Mirth and I wanted
the House of Thousand Scandals. " she
saws.
The girl looks at II.
"You can't change 1t. You've cut the
leaves"
"Well, II isn't hurt any"
mo, 1t isn't hurt, but we can't do It,"
Just at this moment there appears
young man who has huge square bundle
in his arms. A slit in the wrapping dis
plays a scarlet sofa cushion heavily en-
broidered.
IFS there any place can get a pipe for
this?" he asks, with a furtive look over his
sholder at the entrance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

Sanitary Steel Couches-G rand
clearance Of only 100, best guaran-
teed make. largest size, open to
full size bed, steel belicals and
supports, automatis Il NH
opener, easily operated; .1.45
clearance price. ........
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

things should not be moved or shifted
about; just simply and only that their
desks should be let alone.
AS a matter Of fact there is in these
days less and less disorder in business
methods and more and more system; this
Is an age Of system."-New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
Protested Proverbs

"You can't Judge by appearances" Can't
you, thought How else can you Judge an
actor but by his appearances3
Never say die" Nice, prosperous under
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

shawis or plated jewels might be found in
the stocking and walt patiently for the fol-
lowing Christmas, when the undesired
presents might be sent forward to the next
unhappy one, who in turn would do like
wise with them. forming an endless chain
pr holiday cheer and Yuletide mirth.
Today it is a daring store that displays
such a warning. for the exchange need
has been recognized. At some of the shops
you simply get an exchange In the same
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

In the near past It was not unusual to see
placards hero and there in shops proclaim
Ing that no holiday goods would be ex-
changed, Just as It was customary to accept
philosophically whatever Bulgarian or Ar
menia a trocity in the shape Of knitted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

This Is n large size ex-
ira we'll made Chiffon
Ter. II has beautiful
& o d e n oak finish,
large French b vel
mirror and neat carv-
ings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13
Some Oddities in the Desk Habits of Business Men

JRIoUS about mems desk habits"
said a man whose business takes
him about more or less into vari-
Gus sorts OF Offices. al was in an
oftice yesterday where l had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-13

exchange habit as part of the routine ID
shown in the fact that whereas formerly
people were always tearing the tags of
the goods sent out as gifts now presents
are sent with every help afforded to make
an exchange easy.
That there is a type of woman who has
the exchange habit is recognized In these
stores. No matter what she gets she is
sure to bring II back.
Christmas season Ia a Joy singular and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

than ever prepared to serve them.
The solid, sordid quality of the but
ter, eggs, cheese, hams, will be
found to be just what is needed to
put new vim, vitality and energy in
the body. Add to this the delicious,
satisfying cups of coffee made from
the superior brands to be had, only
at this store, and you're ready for
the incest sort of a meal
During the year ending Dec. 81
1906, Mr.. Sparks grocery business
showed a large increase over any pre-
vious year. He added in that period
to his large list of active accounts
over 200 new ones. His reputation
for handling only the best of every
thing was, in a large measure, re-
sponsible for the increase. To in
crease the business in future the
same methods, improved upon, will
be. practiced. The new firm will go
anywhere for business and do almost
any old way to make the store one
to be depended upon, so that every
word and act may rightly be held in
much the same way that the family
physician is regarded They want
every purchase to be a vote of con-
fidence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
MAsHBURN ACQUIRES INTEREST
In Grocery Store of Mr.. j. IL.


In Grocery Store of Mr.. j. IL.
Sparks.
Mr.. H. B. Mashburn has every rea-
son to consider himself one of the
more fortunate of the recent new
corners to Americas.
Six years is not a long time in
which to build up business, but it
has been sufficient to place the gro
Gerry line of j. l.. Sparks among the
foremost of the state for quality and
special value. Americas reputation
as a retail grocery center of more
than ordinary Importance has been
made through the sale of the eX-
elusive brands at this store. The
mystic chord of appreciation stretch
ing from every hearth-stone in this
city to it's doors have never failed
to swell the chorus of the people,
Sparks, Sparks for groceries,, when
touched as they often have been by
the angels of better value.
And so in acquiring an interest
in such reputable stock of goods, etc,
we repeat that Mr.. Mashburn may
indeed consider himself very for
tunate The deal by which he be-
comes an active partner was consum-
mated early in January.
Those who place special signifi-
canoe upon the value of experience
in retailing groceries, who rely upon
their dealer for all that is best in
good things to eat, and demand a
large assortment to select from will
find the new firm as well or better
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

ire From the beginning toAthe end
of summer the cottages are filled
with jolly camping parties. Every
afternoon numbers of young people
drive out to mingle with the camp
ers, to enjoy a whirl in the may
dance, a dash down the chute, to
lunch under the spreading trees, re-
turning to the city after night-fall.
Mr.. Lee Hansford, the popular pro-
prietor, is always active in promot-
ing the comforts of his patrons and
has added many Improvements at
Holly for the coming summer.
Myrtle Springs is six miles north
west of the city. Here nature has
played a prominent part in making
this a delightful resort, with great
spreading trees, making a perpetual
shade, and a bubbling spring of fine
mineral water A balmy atmos-
phere, away from the noise, dust and
busy hustle of the city renders Myr-
tie an ideal camping place and a typ
ical picnic ground On a hot sum-
mer day throngs of light-hearted
pleasure seekers find this a cool, re-
freshing retreat Here Mr.. G. A
Chambliss has provided for the peo-
pies pleasure plenty of cottages, a
magnificent pavilion, an excellent
swimming pool, with large conven-
lent dressing rooms and refresh
ment house. No one ever visits Myr-
tie without desire to return.
The largest grasshoppers are found
in South America, where some specf-
mems reach a length of five inches,
with a spread Of wings OF ten inches
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
MARK 1T DOWN. MARK IT DOWN.
OF Interest to People Seeking Pro-
lection.
If you can't remember it mark it


OF Interest to People Seeking Pro-
lection.
If you can't remember it mark it
down.
Mark what down?
Rooney e Davenport. Then when
you come to Americas and open your
memorandum book you'll have it be-
fore your eyes.
''See r. & D. for life insurance, y
See r. & D. for liability insurance,
See r. & D. for accident insurance,
''See r. & D. about going on your
bond"
Mark it down! mark it down! for
they want to see you every time you
come to town, and you'll not be sor-
ry you dropped in on them.
Are you protected against loss,
where the chance for loss is great
est?
What would you think of Uncle
Sam terrifying Cape Cod and other
unimportant places and leaving New
York city unprotected?
Yet there are still some people
s careful about guarding against loss
es. by using scales that save by per
feet weight and correct figuring that
20 along through this brief existence
with no insurance on their lives, I'M
protected at their most Vulnerable
point.
Rooney & Davenport, represent
ing the Mutual Benefit of Newark,
N. J., which has paid policy holders
s228,S68,503.66 sinee~1t was organ
lied in 1916, and which is regarded
as strong as the Bank of England
offer the people protection for their
families in company that mas al
WAYS carried out every contract TO
the letter. This company, which OPP
crates under laws that provide eV-
orv safeguard that wise legisla-
ture could devise to protect policy
holders. has never been mixed up
in any scandal.
Life insurance in it is the very
hest asset you can possibly have.
II will grow better with time. II
Won have no insurance, or if you
Gan afford to increase the insurance
YOU have already, you are doing your
family an injustice not to take 1t.
Nothing can take it's place.
They represent also the Maryland
Casualty Co. It's insurance that in
aures and has fidelity, liability, ac-
cident. health, steam boiler, eleva-
for Mate glass, burglary, fly wheel
and all other liability clause fea-
fures. 1t makes bonds for treas
urers. bank clerks, cashiers and all
sorts of responsibility contracts, that
are everywhere accepted as good as
a government Dona.
This company has been engaged
In the several minor miscellaneous
iiree of insurance for over quarter
If q century, and has built UP grad
nallv and prudently very large
casualty insurance business: It's
business is protected by nearly So
900 900. including an unearned pre-
linn reserve of over $3,000,000 and
snecial reserve against contingent
claims of over $1,50o,00
In fire insurance w. T. Davenport
n Con lead in this city.
= Thav represent the Southern Mu-
go, II Athens, Ca, which carries
ssnnr ra of all risks in Ameri-
Gus. the Royal: the Commercial 1aa,,nan c I'm
ION the Phoenix and American Cen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Americas Literary Clubs member
ship is limited to twenty-five. Their
meetings are held once a~week and
are intensely interesting. Miss Ger
trude Smith is president Of this de-
lightful club.
A bright constellation in the So
cial armament is the Summer Girls
Club, which is composed of Misses
Maybelle and Blanche Hawkins, Nell
Council, Fannie Mae Williford, Vir-
ginia Gum, Emma Mae Borum,
Susanna Simmons, May Wheatley,
Mary Davenport, Elizabeth Harold
and Josephine Turpin.
Playing an important role in so
cial life here are three bridge clubs,
which are The Taylor Street Bridge
Club, The Church Street Bridge Club
and The College Street Chatting Dish
Club These are each composed of
a dozen charming social favorites.
The Americas German Club, one
of the most popular as we'll as one
of the prominent clubs in South
Georgia, has it's handsomely fur
nished apartments in the third story
of the postoffice building, and under
the management of Mr.. j. A. Foet,
the much beloved president, is the
source of many festive occasions.
Holly and Myrtle Springs figure
greatly in the social life of Ameri-
Gus, especially in the summer time
Holly is three miles south of
Americas, beautifully located and
we1l-equipped with a superb dancing
pavilion, bath houses, a large swim
ming pool of clear, limpid water,
surrounded by natural amphithea-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
A Contrary Flag.

If ever there was anything In the
world that went by contrares, it is
the Chinese flag 1t will be recalled
that it is one Of the gayest of national
standards. The body of the banner is
of pale yellow. In the upper left
hand corner is a small red sun, and
looking at it is a fierce Chinese dragon
About 1000 years ago, so the story
runs, the Chinese made war upon the
japanese They prepared for a great
invasion. AS prophecy of victory
they adopted a standard which is that
of the present time. They took the
sun of Japan and made it very small
This they put in front of the dragons
mouth to express the idea that the
Chinese dragon would devour the Jap
anese 1t happened, however that the
Chinese fleet, conveying an army of
100000 men, was wrecked on it's way
to Japan by great storm, and all but
three of the 100000 persisted The re-
suit of recent events has not been any
more convincing than the first affair
that the Chinese flag has been cor
rectly conceived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
ORIENTAL JUGGLERS.
Feats Performed by Chinese and
East Indian NIagicians.

Feats Performed by Chinese and
East Indian Magicians.
During a trip through the far east
was much impressed with the won
derful feats performed by some of tie
Chinese and Indian jugglers and
slelght of hand artists" said a Chi
cago man the other day. 'In Ameri-
can theaters we see some skillful
work along these lines, but the per-
former is usually at a considerable
distance from the spectators and
could employ many aids that the orr
entails do mot use.
Il have seen Chinese and Indian
magicians come on board a ship and
in the center of a circle of passengers
perform tricks that are litAe short of
marvellous. For instance, one of The
Chinese would ask spectator to
place coin in the latter's hand The
Chinaman would close the fingers one
after another over the piece of money
and then, by passing his hands over
the closed fist of his subject" would
in some mysterious manner extract
the coin. have had this trick work
ed on me q number of times, and
am no nearer to knowing how it is
done than l was the first time
''Then 1 have seen an Indian magi-
clan come out on deck, place a small
seed on the planks, pour little water
over it, cover with a small cloth for
moment and then remove the cloth to
disclose a living plant a foot or more
high. These fellows do not wear long.
baggy sleeves in which a piano might
almost be concealed, but have bare
arms. There is said to be a clan of
jugglers, among whom the secrets of
the craft are jealousy preserved and
handed down from father to son -
Detroit Free Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

brands of fertilizers to buy. These
very expensive" sort are sold at
low prices because they contain very
small amounts of fertiliZing con
stituents in the form of low grade
materials, the greater part of the
mixture being worthless make
weight 1t may always be counted
upon that these low grade fertilizers
are actually doubly expensive than
the high grade goods, such as the
Ok, sold at legitimate prieesI The
farmer, therefore, must be guided
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
AMERICUS' CLUB AND SOCIAL
LIFE INTERESTINGLY DESCRIBED
Miss Sussanne Simmons, Society Editor of Recorder,
Tells of the Growth and Progress of the City
a Center of Culture and Refinement.

A careful observer of social Ameri-
Gus will at once perceive that any
thing said about anyone portion of
the city will be fit description of
any other.
There is no Lafayette Square, no
Fifth avenue, but on almost every
street you will find not only beauti-
full houses, but beautiful homes, the
doors of which are not secludedly
guarded but ever with hOspitable
latch to welcome in newcomer,
who can play some good part in the
production of society's harmony.
There is no acknowledged social
leader in Americas, no one particu-
lar house to which an entrance
means a debut to the social sphere.
A climate, out of the icy touch of
the polar winds, with an ever shin
ing sun, though never scorching,
where nature is generally in a fes-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

nished, this popular hostelry is one
of the most valuable pieces of proper
ty in Americas. 1t is situated on
Cotton avenue in the business heart
of the city, convenient to all the
stores and Offices, and within a five
or ten minutes walk of the two de-
pots 1t enjoys a large commercial
trade and has the reputation of serv-
ing the best meals of any hotel in
town.
1t is equipped with every modern
convenience, hot and cold baths, tot
lets on every floor, electric lights and
gas, electric bells, etc. Porters meet
all trains and take care of guests
baggage.
The property, a photograph of
which is reproduced on this page,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Lie Perseverance.

Henry Arthur Jones. the noted Eng
lish playwright, was giving the stu
dents of Yale an address on the drama
Your American vernacular is pictui'
esque," he said. "and it should help
your playwrights to build strong. racy
plays. But neither vernacular nor any
thing else is of moment if persever-
ance is lacking. No playwright can
succeed who Is like man know. 1
said to this man one New Years day,
Do you keep diary, Philip Yes,
he answered. I've kept one for the
first two weeks in January for the
last seven years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Available Phosphoric Acid s to 10
Total Phosphoric Acid ... 8 to IL
Bone Phosphate of Lime. 20 10 ~
Potash, TX .......
Equivalent to Sulphate of
Potash ............s. TO Q
This guano is prepared with es-
necially selected material found best
adapted for cotton. The aim has
been to give a plant food that will
not only produce a full-fruited plant,
but also one that will give a supe-
rior staple.
Some Good Testimonials.
Mr.. d. c. Jones, a prominent farm
er of Rift, Ga, in writing the Ameri-
Gus house said of the Ok Cotton Qua
no:
Gentlemen: Yours of the TWEEN
ty-second received, and, in reply, to
say I am well pleased with your
) 1922 goods does not express it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

Before the discovery of phosphate
in Florida and the operation of large
mines there, which although the
phosphate is of inferior grade, put
competition in the field, the Tennes-
see phosphate enjoyed monopoly
and was purchased at great expense.
But with the new inventions in ma
chinery, discovery of other mines
and reductions of freight rates, it
now costs but little more. More of
the fertilizers made from it are sold
today than any other brand.
A superior brand of fertilizers
made up largely of the Tennessee
phosphate, which enjoys the largest
sale of any phosphate on the market
although it cost a little more, is the
OK brand by the Tennessee Chemica
Company of Nashville, the proprie
tors of a branch manufacturing plan
in Americas in charge of Mr.. l.. +
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
) Produces Greatest Results In This Section


fertilizer dealers of this city, in a
communication to the company said
of their success in handling the Ok
brand:
Dear Sirs: We have sold the qua
nos made by your factory for three
years, and it gives us pleasure to
say that we have not had just
cause of complaint from any of the
farmers to whom we sold it, We
expect to sell the same goods next
season. We have also used this
guano on our farm, and have been
we'll pleased with the results. Yours
truly, PERRY q BROWN.
Since there is undoubtedly large
class of fertilizers on the market
which, while not strictly fraudulent
are nevertheless very expensive,
these testimonials from men of un
questioned veracity and integrit!
should be a pointer to all as to thu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

charged up to the brand of goods
used.
Selling a crop at half cost, or haul
inc half load to market is no more
false economy than using too little
fertilizers.
The enormously increasing use of
fertilizers year by year indicates that
the tendency is to use more instead
of less. Yields have shown a cor
respondingly large increase.
There are" says prominent
farmer of this county who has made
practical and scientific tests of the
use of fertilizers for many years,
-four conditions under which fer
filters may fail to produce satisfac-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
Where Snow Falls.

If you are not a lover Of snow, 20 to
Malta, which is the nearest spot where
you are certain of complete immunity
If you are fond Of it, the suburbs of st.
Petersburg will furnish all you need to
ask, for there you may be sure of it
for ITO days in the year. The happy
medium is supplied by Copenhagen,
with thirty days. while Palermo, Rome
and Venice, with one, two and five days
respectively, may be recommended to
those who merely care for SNOW as a
casual and feeting guest.-LOndon
Chronicle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
''Ox SLAUGHTER House Bone" Pr

get it, any more than a child half
fed and insufficiently nourished
should be expected to grow and
thrive"
Elements of High Grade Fertilizers.
The base Of all commercial fertil-
izers is phosphate There are all
sorts of grades, some good, some in
ferior. The readily soluble sort
found in large quantities in Tennes-
see is the most valuable on the mar
ket. Here it lies in the most con-
centrated form known to chemists
and fertilizer manufacturers, con-
tanning from so to 80 per cent. OF
phosphate of lime, and is considered
the richest beds in the world. i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
An Answered Prayer.

Il seat my little girl, writes CORE
spondent, ito the butchers with so
cents to buy some steak. She came
home 10 cents short in change and was
sent back for the missing coin. Pres
emily the butchers boy called with the
dime and explained that bis employer
had found out his mistake. although
they had seen nothing of my little
daughter. The time went on, and
felt anxious until heard her singing
merriIy in the garden. Did you go
back 10 the butcher's?' l asked. No,
mother, it is such a long way, so l
asked God to send for the dime. Has
1t not come yetY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

season than ever. We could hardlv
get along without the Ok Goods We
have had some to say that they wou5
give $500 per ton more for the Oy
than anything they ever used. if they
could not get it any cheaper. We
would not have to leave home to give
proof of the goods. We have five
acres, which we think, with late
fall, will make eight bales. Yours
as ever,
G. w. BURSON & SON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

not pulverize before the pillow. The
skillful use of the pillow is one of the
most important operations with
which the business of farming could
possibly sbe concerned.
While proper tillage is all para
mount to successful cultivation Of
the soil, lands that year after year
have been made to give up their ele-
ments cannot long endure as pro-
ductive acres without having re-
stored to them the feed essential to
their fertility, which they have been
giving up to plants 1t is, therefore
a matter of the greatest importance
to every farmer that the use of fer
tilizers, by which means better crops
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27

not by price per ton, but Nv
ual constituents per ton az az sne az,
ly determined by actuai 90 uefOits
analysis and results o5taiGeloeaa Id
those using fertilizers '''ned b.
w We &c cannot well close this a,.,,
Tennessee Chemical ComDanIyCe The
it's possession from Mese T,l' has n
Burson & Son, of Carroiito Z, "
the customers of whom ar rcou Ca
to pay $500 more per rop o eSllht
than any other brand w." lor o
This is the letter in finn.
CARROLLTON, GA. To,.
Chemical Co., Americas rs eHneSs(
tlemen: We have been b9ndiin,- Gel
goods for the past eight yaarn q yol
have given us better satiSs III
than any goods we ever band iIS,actit
have had better compiimantou
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-27
His Sundhst inn.

"That young woman is not inteIli-
gent, amiable or even decently courte-
Gus"
"Oh, but her father is worth q million
dollars"
Then | think she should be required
to Gisi ,ay-a notice to thJt yIpct' %
Louisville Courier-Jcuynal