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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
A School For Future Merchant Princes

The time-honored idea that to be-
come successful merchant the
start must be made as boy by
sweeping and taking down the shut
ters seems to be in danger of dis
credit. Harvard University will open
on October / business school for
graduates. The ordinary business
college where book keeping and count
ing-room work are taught have long
been familiar But the business
school at Harvard is new depart
ure. Before entering it the student
must have already received a full
college education and the degree of
bachelor of arts. Then comes the
two-year course of business, ending
with the degree of master in bust
ness administration"
The aim of Harvard in establishing
this new course is to put business
training on a professional basis, JUS,
as it was the purpoe of the Harvard
Law School to better equip men for
the practice of the legal profession.
The concentration of business
which has been going on demands,
in the Harvard view, class of men
that which is sufficient for a small
business The management of a
railroad system of five or eight thou
sand miles of road requires a broad
er mind than was required for the
small railroad of half century ago.
The management of a steel company
with capital stock of a billion dol
lars, with multitude of separate
nd wit f1oI
the antipodes, requires the best at
tainable training, the greatest breadth
of mind and an educated intellect.
And SO the conduct of the great lob
bling house or the big department
store requires more liberal educa-
ton than it took to succeed in the
less complicated mercantile houses
of former times. Many of the big cor
porations, it is said, have found men
promoted from the ranks to high
office to be deficient in breadth of
view; that many who could succeed
IN relatively narrow lines were at a
loss when elevated to a place which
requires greater breadth of view
and larger understanding.
The studies of the Harvard school
VIII be divided into eight groups.
One of the chief branches will be
study OF the methods of determining
pr0Ht, loss and valuation Ar
rangements have been made with
railroad companies, banks, insurance
companies and other business houses
to give the students practical work
during-the vacation between the first
and second years of the course. 1t
goes without saying that there are
many men who have become cap
tains of industry" without the advan-
tage of liberal education They
were under handicap, but being men
of genius they triumphed over diff
culties. The names of such men as
Mr.. Carnegie. Mr.. Phipps and others
will occur to the mind in this con-
nection. But these are exceptional
and those who do not possess genius
may be made more efficient by train
ing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Dangers of Opium.
(Chicaga News.A

China's efforts to stamp out the
smoking of opium reach picturesque
extremes at times, as witness the fol
lowing from the North China Daily
News: Recently a noncommissioneC
officer belonging to the Sixth Division
of the Luchun was found by a detec-
tive smoking opium in a hotel in the
capital. The officer was reported tc
General Wang Yiu-kai, who at once
asked the Ministry of War for per-
mission to decapitate Ehe offender
This was granted The condemned
man was carried forth to the eXecu.
ton ground, and, when he was
about to be beheaded the whole di-
vision OF troops knelt down before
the General, asking pardon for the
officer.
1.-THE soldiers stated that the off.
Ger was not addicted to the opium
smoking habit at all, and that he
was only using opium as a medicine
when seen by the detective The
General replied that opium smoking
was strictly prohibited among the
military, and that the officer ha6
treated the opium regulations with
unbecoming levity, so that if he
should be punished it was only what
he deserved
General Wang continued that as
the officer was not addicted to the
habit, he would be sentenced to $500
blows and dismissed from the SER
vice as a warning to others The
General then informed the whole
body of troops that from henceforth
if any soldier should be found smok-
ing opium he would be beheaded
without fail"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Repentant.

He kissed me, and knew twas
WrOn,
For he was neither kith nor kin
Need one do penance very long
For such tiny little sin?
he pressed my hand. That wasn't
right!
Why will men have such wicked
ways?
1t wasn't for a minute quite,
But in it there We're days and days!
There's mischief in the moon, | know,
I'm positive | saw her wink
When | requested him to go.
| meant it, too. I almost think.
But, after all, I'm not to blame,
He took the kiss! | do think men
Are quite without the sense of shamel
Il wonder when he'll come again !
Anon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
REMNANTS FOR WAISTS, SHIRTS AND
DRESSES

Remnants = hite Madras Worth 35c, al II 1-2c
Remnants White Madras Worth Csc, Now 15c
Remnants White Madras Worth 20c at II 1-2c
Remnants White Madras Worth 15c, Now 1Oc
Remnants Colored Madras Worth 25c, Now 1Oc
Remnants Gmghams Worth 15c, Now 10c
Remnants Gmghams Worth Il 1-2c Now 1Oc
Remnants Brown Linen Worth 35c, at II 1-2c
Remnants Brown Linen Worth Csc, at II 1-2c
Remnants Colored Wool Stuffs thrown out.
Remnants Colored Silks thrown out.
Odd Pants for School Boys
Ready Made Waists for School Boys.
School Hose for Boys and Girls
Any and everything for any and everybody
whose school days are, PAST, PRESENT or
FUTURE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
N. Y. COTTON EXCHANGE
QUOTATIONS. A FRAUD.

DALLAS, TEX, Aug. 3l-- Especially
announcement was made today by
DR.. d. j. Neill, President of the Far
mers' Union, that the union would de-
mand that the next legislature enact
law prohibiting telegraph compa-
MES in Texas transmitting New York
Exchange cotton quotations. The leg
islature will also be asked to make it
g misdemeanor for any person to
quote New York Cotton Exchange
prices in Texas.
Mr. Neill declares New York quota
lions are fraudulent, and cost Texas
farmers millions annually.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
What Shall We Have For Dessert

Try JELL-O, the dainty. appetizing,
economical dessert. Can be prepared
instantly-simply add boiling water
and serve when cool. Flavored just
right; sweetened just right, perfect in
every way. A 10c, package makes
enough dessert for a large family.
All grecers sell it. Don't accept sub
stitutes. JELL-O complies with all
Pure Food Laws. fiavors-Lemon
Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, Choc-
olate, Cherry, Peach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Goodwin Place for Sale.

AS administrators of the estate OF
Arnold Goodwin, deceased, 1 will sell
at public cutlery before the courthouse
door in Americas. Sumter county, Ca.
on Tuesday, October 9Th, the
farm known as the home place OF
the deceased, located four miles west
OF Americas. The farm contains 400
acres of very fine farming land, and
beautiful residence. making it an
ideal home, or investment. Terms
IL cash, balance one year at 8 per
cent interest.
J. RANDOLPH LOGAN,
Admir-. Estate of Arnold Goodwin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon...... 40 % m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont cry. 40 40 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. II 81 m
From Atlanta and Macon. =. NJ OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
Ianta and Macon. ... rs 80 a m
From Columbus and interme-
0.diate points. II 80 p m
From Columbus, and
intermediate points -. It'll 80 a m
From Columbus and interme-
date points tt2:O1 M
From Albany ............R4 :39 a N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Humber of
Lumpkin, have apartments at the
home of Mrs. A. c. Bivins. Mr.. Hum
Der will engage in the cotton trade
in Americas this season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Departures.

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah. ........... 1899 q m
For Albany, Dothan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1898 a m
Albany. Dothan, Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1907 p m
Macon and Atlanta. $50. 1857 p m
Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta ............ .*1O.4O p m
For Columbus. ............. = $500 p m
ForColumbus and Birming-
ham t7:5O M
For Columbus Birmingham,
via Fort Valley. .........*1 O:4Op m
For Albany .......... .1O:4O no
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mrs. Sim Carter, who is remem-
bered here as Miss Fannie Campbell
is the guest of Mrs. ]. p Cato. Her
mother, Mrs. A. B. Campbell, is i'll
at the hospital here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

AT the front with the goods. Let
me serve you with choice Beef, Pork,
Fish, Oysters and Vegetables Try
my Sausage for a change, they are
good Ring No "a e. NJ Bragg's
Market
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Sillicus-"I have never made q
serious mistake in my life" Cyni-
Gus" Don't boast You are still
young enough to get married"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Belt Pins and Betting.

We were surprised at the beauty of
these Belt Pins and Betting at the
prices. We think you will be equally
surprised Wide Elastic Betting in
Black, Navy and Brown. Also Fancy
Beltings at CSC and 75c yard. Belt
Pins, and they are beauties, at 35c
75c and $100
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Administer Rugs.

These $4,000 Administer Rugs, not
only from best makers, and absolutely
of best known grade, but unusually
rich, handsome rugs-the most arts
tic and pleasing patterns we ever
had The price this week is S235O A
saving you will doubly welcome
as the Rugs are seen
$3.50 Rugs, SO 70 inches at $3.50
$500 Rugs, q "a inches, at 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
10 All Americas
Home Seekers:

All Americas homeseekers anc
investors at large should call arounc
and inspect the $150,000 worth Of
magnificent city property, consisting
OF elegant homes in any part of the
city. (Some on easy terms)
Can supply you with vacant lot
almost any where you want one
Several brick store rooms TO sale
and farms of all sizes; also in any
section of the state, (some on easy
terms.)
am also in position to exchange
valuable Chicago property, with a
high rental value, all occupied, for
farming or timber lands. (See list
of farms below)' now being offered
at bargains by
w. L. ENGLISH,
500 acres, 200 acre tracts. / to 2
miles Brentwood, Terrell county, Ga
$50 acres, 2 miles west Hatcher
Station, Quitman county, Ga.
405 acres, miles west Americas
Sumter County, Ga.
80 acres, L IL miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter County, Ga.
1922 acres, Cobb Station, Sumter
county, Ga.
zoo acres, miles west Americas,
Sumter county, Ga.
1000 acres DeSoto. Sumter coun-
ty, Ga.
$500 acres adjoining city limits
Americas, Sumter county, Ga.
1850 acres, near MarshallWlle, Ma
con county, Ga.
100 acres, ! IL miles Perry, Hous.
ton county, Ga.
5000 acres DeSoto, any amount
(easy terms), Sumter county. Ga
200 acres, Maddox, (easy terms !
Sumter county, Ga.
zoo acres, l mile north Smith,
vile, Sumter county, Ga.
220 acres, miles Griffin. Spalo.
ing county, Ga.
100 acres, 1 mile Americus. sum-
ter county, Ga.
40 acres, LA miles Americas
elegant home), Sumter county O.
1000 acres 2 1-2 miles Adams STA
ton, Lee county, Ga.
400 acres, 2 miles Adams Station.
Lee county, Ga.
1000 acres miles east Buena Vista
Marion county, Ga.
LILO acres miles south Buena
vista, Marion county, Ga.
800 acres 4 miles south Buena
Vista, Marion county, Ga.
~ acres. IL miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter county, Ga.
ooO acres, miles north ogle-
thorpe, Macon county, Ga.
1O0 acres, 7 miles west Americus.
Sumter county, Ga.
oo $50 acres, ! mile oglethorpe. Ma
900 acres, miles west oglethorpe.
Macon county, Ga.
200 acres, 5 miles southwest Am
CIRCUS, Sumter county. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Tommy Pop, what is the differ
lence between a politician and a
statesman
Tommy's Pop-"The politician al
gays has the job, my son"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Boyd will be
'at home in a few days at one of
the coy dwellings on Lamar street,
west, near Dudley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

In view OF unbrOken condition OF
tie stock, and lack of room in other
store, will continue Sale Cato stock
till Saturday night, Sept. 18th. This
is positive. w. p. WARLICK. 30
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mr. Eddie Webb returned to Saw
annah yesterday after spending a
week in Americas most delightfully."-,
as his visits here are always.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Right Through the Month
OF August the Bargain
Banquet Continues.
Marching orders on all Summer goods;
quick step prices everywhere. There are
many wanted things that will be sold minus
the profit, and first corners pick the Plums.
Ladies' Hosiery.

% Dozen Ladies fast black stock
ings, plain and lace effects, good quail
ity and worth 20c, Special this week
at :. . :. :. :. =. 15c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Few of us permit ourselves to get
tired from carrying other peoples
burdens.-Ex
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Weather forecast for today: Fair

HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Weather forecast for today: FAIR
Mr.. ]. L. Hollingsworth, of Ashburn
Ga, is in the city on a business trip.
Read ]. T. Bragg's new ad in anoth-
er column.
R. c. Keen was among the Macon
Jams who came to Americas yesterday
upon business
Call up Loving'a Stables, phone 81.
for baggage transfer. II.
F B. LANCE came with others from
Columbus to Americas yesterday en-
business.
To We brotherhood of locomotive
engineers and fremen: l have We
| badges in gold-something new.
S. A. DANIELS, the jeweler.
Hon. w, w Dykes spent yesterday
in Americas, returning this morning
to his duties at the capitol
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Annie Pfohl of Columbus, is
the guest of Misses Gertrude and
Rosalie Smith for several days at
their home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

New line Sterling and German
Silver Card Cases at Bells the jew
eler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mrs. l. Bashinski of Dublin, who
was Miss Helen Mccall of Buena
Vista, passed through the city yes
terday, going to the latter town to
visit relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mrs. George w Council, who has
been spending the summer in Ten
nessee, returned yesterday to her
delightful home in Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Charles F. Martin came from Ma
con to Americas yesterday, having
business here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Jessie Guerry is welcomed
home by her friends after an ex-
tended visit in Texas, where she
spent some time with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Elizabeth Solomon, the charm
ing guest of Mrs. Allen Fort and
much admired here, has returned to
her home in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Commissioner Of Agriculture T. G.
Hudson returned to Atlanta yester-
day, spending two days at his home
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Curtain SwlSses.

10 pieces fine Dotted and Figured
Swisses, no two pieces alike. Sold
regularly at 15c and IS 1-2c All at
one price for this week, only II 1-2c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mrs. c. c. Hawkins and her daugh-
ter Miss Mary, of Americas, are Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. G. z. Murphey,
on North Jackson street-AtIanta
Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Grace Billings, the very eff
cient manager of the Postal Tele-
graph Co. IS Office here, has returned
from her summer vacation, spent at
her home in Connecticut.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Capt and Mrs. w. H. Sawyer and
Miss Mabel Sawyer will sail for New
York today by the steamship Kansas
City, for a visit in the cas-.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Plaid Dress Goods.

s pieces Fancy Plaid Dress Goods
for Waists, Skirts and Children's
Dresses, was bought to sell at 40c and
soc. Special for this week at T.. 25c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mr. Stephen S. Ships came down
yesterday from Macon having i'm
pOrtant business here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
HuCk Towels.

20 Dozen Linen Huck Towels, hem
med ready to use, colored borders, ex-
ira large size. Regular price $500
dozen, Special this week at ). $175.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
EmbrOiderieS.

All Embroideries, including Cam
brio, Nainsook and fine Swiss Edgings
and insertions, to make room for the
new goods. Also Wide Corset Cover
Embroideries, Beadings and Pearling
to go in this sale at % per cent off
regular price Most of these are in
Match Sets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Leila Jackson, of Cuthbert, is
the guest of Miss Emma May Borum,
arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

papers for all machines.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Mems Underwear

10 Dozen Mems Athletic Under
shirt, all sizes. Regular price 25c
and SOC We are going to close them
out this week, Special good value zoe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

On Sept. LIST | will remove my stock
of goods to the former Van Ripper
Studio. MISS NINA WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
so and 75C Silks at

29c include first of all these gen
uine Japanese Wash Silks, soft, light
and dainty patterns. Also a few pieces
Fancy Stripe Silks. Also Foulards
and Plain Taffetas. All these and 9th
ers still, at =. L. (. :. :. :. 29c yard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Ladies' Collars.

One lot Ladies Fancy Lace Collars
in Pink, Blue and White. Regular
price soc, Csc, 75c, and $1OO, for this
week all at one price, =. =. 25c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Val Lace Insertions.

so pieces of Val Lace insertions,
wide and narrow for Trimming
Waists and Dresses. Regular &c, &c
and SC yd. All at one price, So. 2Ac
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C. 2. PAYNE.

Mr.. L. P. Gartner of the Tennessee
Chemical Co., here, has returned from
business trip to Nashville
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
DamaSk Towels.

One lot Linen Damask Towels, on
front counter, fancy borders. These
towels are all marked in plain figures
and could not be duplicated at Is per
cent more than what we ask for them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Miss Elizabeth Armstrong of Allan
ia, is visitor in Americas, stopping
at the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE


New line Sterling and German Typewrite
Silver Card Cases at Bells the jew papers for
'olor HOLL
Weather
con to Americas yesterday, having MI T.
BUSINESS mere Ga, is in tn
of eoo 9ep ISL tb WIZ remove Why my STOCK STOCK Read J.
Studio MISS NINA WILLIAMS, er column
Miss Elizabeth Armstrong of Attain r. C. Kee
ia, is visitor in Americas, stopping ians who ca
at the Hotel Windsor upon bushes
In view of unbrOken condition of Call up 1
the stock, and lack of room in other for baggage
store, will continue Sale Cato stock
till Saturday night, Sept 5. This F. B. Lanl
is positive. w. p. WARLICK. 80 Columbus Il
business.
L. L. Burpee came up from Sayan-
nah yesterday to look after business To We br
matters here engineers a
badges in g
Mrs. H. B. Mashburn has returned
to her home here after visit of some Hon nv ,
in Americas
Col c. S. Moore, representing the to his duties
Constitution circulating yester-
day among his subscribers Electric W
7-25-1m.
Miss Leila Jackson, of Cuthbert is Mr. + p
the guest of Miss Emma May Borum Chemical Co
arriving yesterday. a business
Mr. stephen ), Ships came down Miss Eliza
yesterday from Macon, having i'm inc guest O
portant business here. much admi,
her home il
Miss Jessie Guerry is welcomed
home by her friends after an ex- Cont ond
tended visit in Texas, where she Miss Mabel
spent some time with relatives. York today
City, for a
Miss Annie PfohI of Columbus is
the guest of Misses Gertrude and In view @
Rosalie Smith for several days at tie stock a
their home Lee street store. will
till Saturda
Mr.. Eddie webb returned to Saw is positive.
annah yesterday after spending
week in Americas most delightfully."- Commissic
his visits here are always. Hudson ret
day, spendh
Mr.. and Mrs B. R. Boyd will be in Americas
Eat home" in a few days at one of
the coy dwellings on Lamar street Mrs Geor
west, near Dudley. been spendi
nessee, retu
Mrs. Sim Carter, who is remem- delightful h
bered here as Miss Fannie Campbell
is the guest of Mrs j. p Cato Her Mrs l. B
mother, Mrs. A. B. Campbell, is i'll was Miss
at the hospital here. Vista, ,passe
terday, goin
Mr.. and Mrs. w NJ Humber of Visit relatlVt
Lumpkin, have apartments at the
home of Mrs. A. C. Bivins. Mr. Hum Mrs. y =.
Der will engage in the cotton tradet leI' MISS NJ
in Amoricns tbis season iting her s
on North
Constitution
At the front with the goods Let
me serve you with choice Beef Pork Miss Grac
Fish, Oysters and Vegetables Try cient manag
my Sausage for a change, they are graph Co.'S
good. Ring No "a. e. NJ Bragg's from her ST
Market. her home in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Col. c. S. Moore, representing the
Constitution, was circulating yester-
day among his subscribers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

Mrs. H. B. Mashburn has returned
to her home here after a visit of some
length in Greenwood, S. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

In view of unbrOken condition of
the stock, and lack of room in other
store, will continue Sale Cato stock
till Saturday night, Sept. 5. This
is positive. w. p. WARLICK. 80
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-01

L. L. Burpee came up from Savan-
nah yesterday to look after business
matters here
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-23

Washington. d. C,-~The postmaster
general Is calling the attention OF con-
gress TO the fact that the establish
ment OF a special local parcel post on
rural routes would wipe out the postal
dehch." says a statement given out az
he postomce department Sunday. "and
would tend 10 make the rural free de-
livery selfsustaining. beside being a
boon TO the farmers and the retail
country merchant There are now IN
operation 3g.03S rural routes serving
a population OF Is. 900. 600 people and
should an average Of FIVE ~l1-pound
packages be carried on ecah trip
through the year, it Is estimated that
SIS, 600. 900 would be realized and the
net return 20 the government would be
more than sufficient TO equal the
deficit