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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16
THREE PRETTY HOMES
OUT ON LEE STREET
Cottage Homes That Are
Perfect Gems.

One of the prettiest large one-story
cottage homes in Americus is near.
ing completion out on Lee street
near Dodson. 1t is the home being
built for Mr. Roscoe Parker. Mod
ern in its arrangements, thoroughly
equipped for comfort and convenience,
it is model as to what can be done
in one-story dwelling of moderate
cost.
Attractive in it's fresh white paint
and the neatness Of its architecture
this new home has received much
attention from all who have passed
by. 1t is on large lot, and when
surrounded by lawns and flower beds
will be little gem in it's setting of
green and bright colors The inter-
| ior is spacious, far more so than
would be imagined from the external
view. On one side of the spacious
reception hall are the parlor, library,
large bed room, kitchen and
pantry. At the rear OF
the hall is the dining room,
and on the other side of the hall
and dining room are two magnificent
bed rooms, the bath and toilet rooms.
In each the wood work is of selected
pine, with hard oil finish. The cell
ings are high, the mante1s of ornate
design, and the combination gas and
electric fixtures will add by their
beauty to the general appearance of
the rooms. Everywhere inside the
house there is presented a bright,
cheerful, home-like appearance, that
is pleasure to the eye.
On the front and side and in the
rear are large piazzas On one side
Aof the house is a porte cochere, the
drive way leading beneath to a spa
cious barn in the rear.
Mr. G. c. Hall is the builder Of
this house, which reflects credit
ably upon his skill in that respect.
Adjoining this gem is another one
story dwelling, which Mr. Hall is
building for Mr.. H. B. Mashburn.
This dwelling will also be a decided
addition to that section of" the city
and will also tend to materially inn
prove the appearance of Lee street
and maintain its reputation as a
boulevard Of pretty dwellings. The
work on it's interior has not pro-
gressed far enough 70 permit of a
description, but it is as spacious ap-
parently as the other house and bids
fair to be very attractive home in ev-
cry respect. The two houses are apt
to furnish models for other build
ing efforts, as nothing but compli-
ments are heard as to their appear
ance, outside and in
Further out Lee street two
story dwelling is being erected for
Dr. w. S. Prather. 1t will also be
modern in its arrangements. On the
first floor will be a reception hall,
parlor, dining room, buffers pantry
store room, etc., and on the upper
floor three fine bed rooms and bath
This house will be succeeded by others
on the large tract of land owned
there by Dr. Prather. The outlook
is that the coming year will see sew
eral additions to the residences in
that vicinity. Indeed, it is a safe
assertion that within two or three
years Lee street will be solidly built
up quarter mile beyond the pres
ent terminus of the homes that line
it on either side.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16
Richest Cut Glass and
Bohemian Ware. Our
lines the most complete
ever show here. A. w.
Smith Furniture Co.
RIVERS is ALLOWED TO
FLOW INTO THE COOP

Despite his poetic cognomen Ern.
est Rivers is in the coop all right
there yesterday Rivers has
just finished up a two years zebra
job down in Worth county and was
brought back to Americus yesterday
to play similar engagement when
court next assemblies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16
HE WORE THE GLOVES,
NOW DONS THE STRIPES
Henry Brown is COOped on
Charge.

Henry Brown is black, and has a
penchant for gloves of the same
shade. Henry had no more need for
a pair of gloves than billy goat has
for a suit case, but when he saw a
pair of kids lying around loose and
not nailed down his hamlike hands
went into them. This much he
blushingly confessed to Judge Crisp
yesterday, who obIigingly contributed
a fine suit of striped clothes to
Browns wardrobe, and gave him
ten months in which to wear it out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16

Nothing in town that
compares with the um-
breIlas at Bell, the jew
eIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16

When a man tells you he intends to
follow your advice, it is unnecessary
to call him a liar, but you may think
what you please.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16
We are showing the
handsomest lines of Art
Squares and Rugs. Moth
ing SO beautiful for the
home. A. w. Smith
Furniture Co.

New York Press.
Faith in a man is something his
wife has to compensate for all his
shortcomings in those things about
which she has the faith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16
Thoughts Of
Christmas


There will be many surprise here
for early buyers
We have stocked lots of new gifts:
Gillette Safety RazOrs and all kinds
Of fine raz0rs.
Manicure Sets, Fine Pipes in cases.
Dressing Sets, Comb, Brush and Mir
rOrs, Cum and Collar Boxes. Military.
Hair Brushes, Cigars in Christmas
Boxes.
NunnaIly's Candy in Fancy Boxes
and Baskets.
Hand bags, Pocket Books, Fountain
Pens, Baby Sets, Whist BrOOms, and
many other things too numerous to
mention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16

Why not a Davenport
or handsome Morris
chair? Let us show you
these goods, SO suitable
for holiday gifts.
A. w. Smith Furniture
Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-16

Nothing more appreci-
ated than a willow rock
ing chair o. settee; use
full and ornamental. See
our lines and prices.
A. w. Smith Furniture
Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
MULES OF MEXICO.
They Are Even More Knowing Than
Our Own Meek Brand.

Everybody knows that all mules
are brainy, but the mules of old Mex
leo have something on other mules for
a sort of prescience of their own" said
a man who has spent many years in
the neighboring republic. "a Mexican
mule will do just so much work and
not q blamed bit more.
"The riding mule, for instance, is
fully aware of the distance, down to Il
rod, he is supposed and required to
traverse i'll the progress of one travel
ing day, and all the sharp sticks or
goads or dynamite on earth won't get
him to do a bit more than what he
knows to be the correct distance. The
Mexfcans have got a peculiar saying in
connection with this characteristic of
the Mexican mule. You ask a Mex
lean, for instance, how far it is by
mule back to such and such a point.
"'Two days journey if you are not
rushed, but three days if you are in a
hurry the Mexican will reply.
"His meaning is that if you don't
ask more of your mule than you should
ask of him, the mule will be able to
make the trip in two days. But if you
attempt to drive the brute he'll soldier
on you, and in consequence the jour
ney will take you three ~days."-Ex-
change.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
The Deceased Wife's Sister.

The law against marrying Il deceased
wife's sister, which caused so much
discussion in England, grew out of
the ancient tribal law f%orbidding 4 IA
Their to sell more than one daughter to
the same man when the Briton was
emerging from polygamy and when
for p shillings of the present money
a man might dismiss his wife or kill
her if she would not go. AS civil law
it vas to protect the living wife and
knit tribes closer together by inter-
marriage. When ecclesiastical law be-
came supreme a ~misreading of some
Scripture text was used to put the
sister of a mans wife among the pro-
hibited degrees of relationship. This
was the act Of 1j41 90 Henry Wild:
"a man may not marry his deceased
wife's sister OIL her daughter, but he
may marry his first cousin.'-LOndon
Standard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
NV Platform.

Believing the people of the 29th sen,
atorial district have a right to know
where those seeking their support at
the primary stand, 1 have pleasure and
satisfaction in placing before the people
my platform and ask their votes upon
its merits and upon their confidence in
me that l will do my utmost to carry
out it's promises if elected:
PLATFORM.
l. l unreservedly endorse the policy
of the square deal".
2. l believe that our primary law
should be amended so that committee
men shall be elected by vote of the
people.
3. [ favor judicious legislation in
tended for the improvement of the pub
lie highways.
4. l will support any legislation rec
commended by Gov. Geo. L. Sheldon in
line with the policy which he has so far
pursued.
5. [ will support reasonable legisla-
ton intended to supplement our nation
al legislation and make it effective with
in our state.
6. | am in favor of permitting the
people to vote upon any question of
public policy whether it be in munich
pal, county or state affairs. Therefore,
l favor a county option law and will
support one if l have an opportunity to
do so.
Z. [ will support any reasonable
measure intended to regulate in a just
and equitable ann the powers and
duties of corporations. l believe the
state should be bigger than any corpor-
alton in it, and where a corporation is
a natural monopoly or where two or
more corporations have formed a trust
to create a monopoly l believe they
should be placed under strict regula-
tons by the state.
JOHN @. GAMMILL.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

RED WILLOW county is especially
urging the claims of John F. Cordial
because of the well Unknown fact that
Red Willow has not had a state senat-
or for twenty-four years and it is a
widespread sentiment among her people
that she is entitled to the nominee,
this year. Her interest is of curse not
alone based on this fact, but as we'll on
the ability and character of her candi-
date. An educated young man is he of
high personal character and ideals: en-
ergetic and wise: a man of substance
and purpose in the world. To do just
ly and intelligently as between all inter
ests in the district would be his high
est ambition. In this faith Red Willow
urges his candidacy.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
ODD USES FOR FISH.
One Makes a Good Barometer, Another
a Weathercock.

Fishes have ts.en put to many queer
uses while still alive, but probably the
strangest was that suggested to the
war department by an inventor. The
propulsion of submarine torpedoes was
the subject under discussion, and he
proposed that a shark be imprisoned
in 4 tube at the real end of the projec-
tile, its movements TO be controlled by
the active application of electricity.
In case the shark attempted to swim
away it vas to be given an electric
shock and in this way kept on its
course until the torpedo had reached
its target.
Another remarkable use to which a
fish has been put is as a barometer.
The leach is very susceptible to atmOs-
pheric changes, and when retained in
an aquarium is likely to throw itself
out at the approach of or during any
remarkable change of wind or wealth
er, or If in q pond or stream will ONE
times jump on the bank. 1t has been
kept alive in aquaria as n living ba-
rometer from the supposition that GER
tain movements indicate particular
changes hat are about to occur in the
weather. In Russia the dead body of
Cottus gobio. the miller's thumb, is
used as a weathercock. Hung by a
single thread. it will point to the direc-
ton whence the wind blOws.-Minne-
apOliS Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

WITHOUT disparaging the candidacy
of other worthy gentlemen and Repub.
!icans seeking office THE TRIBUNE wish
es to especially commend the distinct
and unequivocal action taken by John
@. Gammill, one of the Republicans of
the 29th district who is seeking the nom-
~ination of state senator. His platform
leaves absolutely nc opportunity for
question as to his purposes if nominal
ed and elected to hat position. The ad-
vantage of such a announcement is OBJ
vious from the standpoint of the people,
who are thus assured in advance what
to expect of their state senator in the
in the event he shall become their
choice for that important place. There
is no good and sufficient reason why the
people should have to wait until can
didates are in their seats in the legis-
lature and the time comes for them to
vote on questions prominently before
the people before they know where these
Legislators stand and how they will
vote. Candidates for legislative nomin-
atoms should be especially requested to
go on record in advance or the leading
and prominent questions of the coming
These Mr.. Gammill has
clearly indicated, and for them The TRI-
BUNE wishes to commend him. His
can with good results be followed
by others before the people for this and
other legislative honors. Let the voters
know. Stand Or fall on your convic-
tons and principles.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

THE selection of William Hayward,
chairman of the Nebraska Republican
State Central committee, to be secre-
tary of the National Republican commit.
tee, is a compliment to Mr.. Hayward
and a recognition of Nebraska. The
new position is a large one, but it is
confidently expected that this energetic
young Nebraskan will measur up to
its responsibilities and opportunities.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
Brittle Lizards.

Some kinds of lizards break in two
when suddenly startled. In the bush
in Australia the traveller often comes
across 4 number of these little silvery
reptiles basking on a log or piece of
old bark. AS SOC as they perceive
the invader there is a great commOtion.
They dart hither and thither so quick
ly that the eye can scarcely follow
their movements. The effects of the
shock are evident from the quantity of
wriggling tails lying about which have
been cast off IN the hurry, while the
mutilated owners may be seen scurry-
ing away to safety still wagging the
stumps that remain.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
Density of City Population.

Although there is Il certain area of
about three and Il half acres on Man
haitian Island where the density of
population is at the rate of 100000 to
the square mile. yet the city Of Paris
shows Il far greater average density
of population than New York. the fig
ures for Paris being 1890 4 square
mile and for New York city proper
10000 Il square mile The average
density oc Lor1on'a population is 81
600 Il square mile an! tlat Of Berlin
81, G00.-FeGe:ation Eey:IU:.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

run COINI1 SOMhISSIONEh'
l hereby myself as a candi-
date for Commissioner of the First dis
trict, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primary election, September
1st, 1908. T. F. GocKLEY.
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of county commissioner for the
First district, subject to the Republican
primary election, September 1st.
GEORGE B. MORGAN,
Danbury.
l hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination for county commissioner
of the First district, subject to the de-
cision of the Republican primary cleo
tion, September lst.
FRANK S. LOTION.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
Largest Circulation in Red Willow Co.
Subscription, 81 a Year in Advance
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
advertisements
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

At the very urgent request of many
Republicans, | hereby announce myself
as a candidate for the nomination of
county attorney, before the Republican
primary to be held, September l, 1908.
S. R. SMITH, Chairman,
Republican Co. Central Com.
1 hereby announce myself as a candi
date for denomination for the Office of
County Attorney at the Republican
primary on September l, 1908.
P. E. REEDER.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

THE difference in length between the
acceptance letters or speeches of Can
didates Taft and Bryan is cleverly, if
not satisfactorily, explained by the fact
that Taft could "point with pride".
while Bryan could only "view with
alarm,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

IF individual prohibition is a good
thing, and local option applies the rule
to communities and county option but
extends the beneficient effect, what's
the matter with county option?
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
The Ferrous -Four,

Each of the f~o!Io":"@..: tanned gentle
men. upon being o:t late with the
boys. has concOctei i famous excuse
and. what is more wonderful. got away
with it. They are: Jonah. Ulysses. Rip
Van Wrinkle. Robinson Crusoe.-Judge.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
a Quicker Wav.

Young Minister searching for mir
ror)-Have you a glass here? Beadle-
Ma, ma. sir; We dinna need 4 glass. We
jist tax a sock cot O. tn boottle.-Lon-
don Taller.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
FOR STATE

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of state senator from the
Doth senatorial district of Nebraska on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
decision of the primary election to be
held September 1st, 1908.
JOHN G. GAMMILL,
Stockville, Nebr.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

At the request of numerous voters l
hereby offer myself as a candidate for
the nomination to the Office of represen-
tative for Red Willow county on the
Republican ticket, subject to the decis-
ion of the primary election to be held
September 1st.
~Indianola, Neb., July "a, 1908.
FRANK MOORE.
| wish to myself as a can
didate for state representative from Red
Willow county, subject to the decision
of the Republican primary election of
September 1st, 1908.
ALLEN E. PENNINGTON,
Lebanon, Red Willow county, Neb.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
A Special Offer.

In our clearing sale we offer you six
pairs of our very fine Hermsdorf dyed
black mercerized Isle hose-35c value
for S1.75. The profit to you. The
Thompson D. G. Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14
Fall STYLES Now In.

Our shipment of fall hats is in
store. The famous $500 Graham and
81. 90 S~tetson. RoZELL & BARGER.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-08-14

McCook Won from Beaver City, yes.
terday, in a 4 to 2 game.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-08

drag after the corn has been planted.
Here we have another wholesale
method Of weed destroyer. Some
times wet weather prevents the
use of the drag and weeder. As a
rule how ever both of these nipple
ments can be used. We do not plan
to follow corn with corn in Minnesota
It is a bad order of cropping. The
corn crop we'll cultivated, which
means clean corn field. has pre-
pared the land for an oat crop which
cannot be excelled. This is true in
particular on the black prairie soil of
Minnesota. We believe that it
could be so followed in Southern
Minnesota where soil is heaviest.
We write this statement with caution
however. Our corn planters to-day
may be considered as nearly if not
quite perfect. Our rows may be as
staight as line in every way by US
ng the latest improved check rover.
This means much for easy cultiva-
ton 1t makes hard work for man
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-08
Corn Raising

Much is being said today which
will lead to improvement in quality
and value of our corn crop. 1t is
generally agreed that fall blowing is
better than spring blowing for this
seed. We certainly approve the fall
blowing. In case the spring is some
what dry we like to pulverize the
ground quite early so as to prevent
the escape of subsoil moisture. We
do not care to rush the corn in the
ground until the land has become
quite warm. We study the soil con-
dition instead of the calendar. We
always like to think of May 10th as
a corn planting time, but it wouldn't
do this spring with the wind contin-
ually in the northwest. One great
thing is gained by fall blowing and
discing prior to corn planting. We
kill multitude Of weeds with a
great deal of ease and little labor.
The drag and the disk kill the weeds
by the wholesale. One important
thing is to have variety of seeds
we'll adapted to the climate. In
Southwest Minnesota | strongly ap-
prove of the safe ninety day corn.
With such corn it is not needful to
rush it into the ground in the spring
regardless of the cold and wet and
one need not be anxious thru fear
that the tenth of September frost
will leave him with soft corn on his
hands. Very much corn has been
lost to Minnesota farmers by grow
ing the corn brought from Southern
Iowa and Illinois. We can grow
good corn and a good quality of il
in Minnesota providing we make q
careful selection and still improve
upon some variety of the ninety day
corn. We lay great stress upon the
=
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-08

their ten days training and this will
wind up the camping season for
1908. A total of $500 to 5000 men
will be under canvas during the sea-
son. In addition to the soldiers
there are over 100 men who are the
roustabouts of the camp, employed
as cooks. walters and target tenders.
These men are civilians.
1t takes train of % cars to trans
fer a regiment to the camp and the
transportation of all the state mill
tia costs from $4,000 to $4,000.
In addition to this sum of money it
costs the state annually from SAL
900 to S43,000 for the encampment
and target practice. This includes
the pay of the men. rations, ammun-
ition and all Incidental expenses.
The whole is in charge of Adjutant
General Fred B. Wood, who COM
mands the state forces, than whom
it would be hard to find a more eff
cient officer.
One pleasing feature of the annual
camp is the evening band concert.
Each regiment brings its own band
and after guard mounting in the
evening a concert is given. Large
numbers of Lake City people drive,
walk or take a steamboat to the
grounds to hear these delightful
concerts. Lake City people really
appreciate the soldiers and are plan
ming to give them a good time. The
commercial club will give each regi-
ment moonlight excursion on one
of the large river steamers. The
boys will be invited, one and
all, and will be given the best enter
tainment Of which the club is cap
able. The commercial club will also
offer medals to each regiment for
competitive shooting among the re-
cruits. There will be gold, a sill
yer and bronze medal for each re-
giment and they will be known as
the Lake City Commercial Club
medals.
| The above general information is
given with a view to increasing the
fund Of public knowledge of this
great state institution, the camp
grounds of the National Guard of
the State of Minnesota.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-07-08

who cultivates to dodge hills in a
crooked row. One thing is to be
gained by following corn with an
oat crop. There is a destruction of
a class of pests that makes war upon
the corn plant. This matter Of des-
troying the parasites of a crop is one
strong reason why we should con-
tinually rotate crops. Insect pests
of all classes are source of serious
loss, so it is wise to rotate a crop
and stop that leak. O. C. GREGG.