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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
LETTER TO 4. A. HAWKINS,
Americus, Ga.

Dear Sir: Here's mail-order paint
there are several such-45 per cent
of it's solid part is barytes and whit
ing. and 35 per cent of it's oil is ben
zine and water; the rest is zinc lead
and oil.
Barytes whiting benzine and water
have nothing to do with paint except
to make more gallons for victims tc
buy at s. a gallon put-on
S. a gallon put-on will buy the best
paint there is in the world; here's 6
paint, about half neither pigment MOI
oil, imposed on the unsuspecting.
What is the remedy? What is the
victim to do? Do you favor a pure
paint law in your State?
North Dakota has lately passed such
a law; it is worth, we presume, S. g
year to the average man. What is
wanted, of course, is paint of such
strength that 10 gallons will do a 20
gallon job and wear a long time De
voc is that paint Should counterfeits
be put-down by law?
Yours truly
90 F w DEVOE e co
P. S.-American Construction Com
pany sells our paint
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
MILLS WANT LANDS TO
PLANT IN COTTON
Farms Near Americas Are
Inspected,

Representatives of South Carolina
cotton mills have been in Americas
for two or three days, inspecting
farming lands in this vicinity, which
the cotton mill companies desire to
purchase to the end of producing all
the cotton required by their plants.
Ten to fifteen thousand acres of
land are wanted, the whole to be
planted in cotton.
These mill representatives have been
shown number of desirable farms
Iin Sumter county, and express them
selves as highly pleased with the
lands.
They do not require all the land in
one body, as it would be rather diff
cult to secure such large tract.
Three or four, or even a half dozen
farms, would be purchased if the
lands are we'll adapted to the pur-
pose and prices suit
The idea advanced by the mills in
mus ueSFlllS 10 raise Lnelf octtOn sup
ply is practical. They thus get the
cotton at first cost of production, and
are not affected by fuctuating mar
kets. They know just what the cotton
costs them.
The representatives thus sent to
Americas returned to Greenville, S. c..
yesterday and will report favorably
upon the Sumter county lands inspect
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
MILES OF FINE COTTON
IN FIELDS OF SUMTER
Prospect is the Brightest
In Years.
Crops of Corn and Cot
ton Best Ever Grown
in 18th District.

If any district of Sumter is entitled
to distinction over the others this year
in cotton production the palm must be
awarded the old Fifteenth, that fertile
and magnificent area southeast of
Americas and not unfrequently re-
ferred to as the Eden of SumteI
county"
For the old Fifteenth is there with
the goods this season.
Its fertile fields, miles in extent,
present a magnificent eXpanse of
growing crops that will rival any pro-
duced in Georgia. or even in the Mis-
sissippi valley.
This may seem an eXaggeratiOn, but
one has only to go and see it to be
fully convinced
Naturally fertile, the farms there,
under the impetus of careful working
and propitious seasons, are responding
this year as never before, and all over
the district the crops are the finest
| ever produced.
The oat crop gathered there in May
was the largest ever made in the Eff
teenth district while enough corn is
already matured to last the farmers
two years. The hay crop will be enor-
nous this year, while the smaller
crops of cane, potatoes, etc, will be
abundant.
Truly, it will be an era of plenty
down in the Fifteenth.
But it is the cotton crop there
the great money brQducinY crop--that
pleases the eye of the ibe1Tblder.
1t is doubtful if such a Magnificent
cotton crop has ever before<been pro-
duced in that fiHe section of the coun-
ty. And the crop is made already
lgood crop now on the stalk, eAl
though rn8~6ther bolls appeared
On the great DeSoto plantation of
over 1000 acres, now divided into
small farms of from % acres to any
size desired, and awaiting purchasers,
the cotton crop is particularly fine.
The land, as level as floor and high
ly productive, fairly blossoms this
season with magnificent crops
Cozy cottage homes have been built
over the wide expanse of lands, barns
erected and other improvements made
in advance for those who purchase
these farms.
The Seaboard Railway trayerses the
centre of the great plantation, while
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
WANTS HIS MONEY BACK
AND SUES HIS NI-BRTDE

Logansville, Ga, Aug, III. L.
Moore, a wealthy citizen of Logans-
vile, is the plaintiff, and Miss Lille
Mabel Bergman. a pretty and well
known young lady of Gwinnett coun-
ty, is the defendant in a suit filed in
the Superior Court by Moore, through
his attorney, l. L. Cakes, in which suit
Mr.. Moore alleges that on July "a he
entered into a contract with the de-
PENDANT, by the terms of which plant
iff and defendant we're to be married
on Aug. 4, and as a part consideration
for the young lady marrying him he
paid her 81 200 in cash. The young
lady refuses to marry him, and he
now seeks to recover this sum of
money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Solid Gold top cuff pins, 39c per
pair at Bell the Jeweler.
Money saved by trading at War
lick's.
Miss Leah Ashley, the attractive
guest of Miss Evelyn Crew has re-
turned to Mobile.
New arrivals in ladies patent ankle
strap slippers, $1.9S. Warlick's.
Miss Ada Wooten, after a delightful
visit to White Sulphur Springs, re-
turned to Americas yesterday.
Drop in and see those new ankle
strap slippers at Warlick's, $1.9S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Culpepper
will go to Savannah Tuesday to spend
a few days.
Prettiest line of linen 1aces in town
at Warlick's, sc yard.
Ed Gyles-just Ed-came back yes
terday from an unsuccessful sojourn
at the Springs.
! Best calicOeS sc. Warlick'S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
4 Spree That Cost Millions.

He could not stand prosperity Com
ing here, he went on spree and sold
his bonanza for $500. Then, crazed
with drink and success, Bob jumped
on his bronco and rode through the
streets brandishing his six shooter
and proclaiming his secret The next
few days witnessed one of the biggest
PUSHES to the scene of his discovery
that the West has ever known.
When Womack sobered up, two Or
three days later, he returned to the
district only to find taht the best min
ing property had been located by
others. He staked ut claim or two,
but they proved worthless, and soon
he was compelled to go to work for
days wages. But he never complain
ed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
ONE SPREE COST
HIM S2SO,OOO,OOO
lie Got TipSy and Told of
the Bonanza Vein.

Colorado Springs, Aug. 14.-Robert
Womack, who discovered gold at Grip
pie Creek, died of paralysis here after
lingering illness. In his last years
WOmack was dependent on a sister
who keeps a boarding house here.
This is the end of a man who in
one sense paid $2SO,OOOO0O for one
spree
That stupendous sum has been
taken in gold from the land on Grip
pie Greek where Bob Womack first
found the yellow metal
Born in Kentucky sixty-six years
ago, Bob Womack's father took his
family to Colorado in the early six
ties. They homesteaded on Cripple
Greek. After some years the elder
Womack sold his herds and with his
son William came here. Bob, believ-
ing there was gold around Cripple
Greek, remained there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Americas Railway
& Light Go.

two iiourishing towns, Leslie and De-
Soto, are upon its limits.
But it is the fine crops rather than
the substantial improvements in that
locality that delight the beholder.
Over eXpanses a mile in extent the
cotton is waist high and heavy fruit
| ed with bOlls, while the millions of
cream blossoms promise an even
greater yield.
And the same is true of all of the
large plantations about Leslie, DeSoto
and Cobb. They will produce this
year the finest crops ever made in the
Fifteenth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
IN HOUSES OF WORSHIP
TODAY IN AMERlCUS
Sermons of Interest Will
Be Heard.

The usual service at First Baptist
Church this morning will be taken up
with the obsequies of Rev. DR.. A. E.
Campbell The usual service tonight
at o'clock.
At the night service DR.. Lansing
Burrows will preach upon the subject
of 'Drowsy Disciples"
Rev. Hamp Stevens will again fill
the pulpit at First Methodist church
morning and evening, in the absence
of DR.. Bascom Anthony.
Rev. J. Logan Irwin will fill his pull
pit at the Presbyterian church, morn
ing and evening, preaching at the
usual hours of service.
There will be no service at FurloV
Lawn Baptist this morning, that con.
Igregation attending the funeral of DR.
A B. Campbell at First Baptist, Rev
R. L. Bivins assisting.
Tonight at o'clock Mr.. Bivins viii
fill his own pulpit, preaching upon the
theme, "Impeaching God"
The services at Calvary today, con
Quoted by Rev. J. B. Lawrence, con
sist Of holy communion at o'clock
litany and sermon at II, and evening
prayer at s o'clock.
Rev. R. d. Stewart will conduct ser
vices at st. Pauls church this even
ing at o'clock.
Soul" is the sermon topic at Chris
tian Science church today.
Golden Text; Truly my soul wait
eth upon God; from him cometh M.
salvation. My soul wait thol
only upon God; for my expectation i
from him. Psalms 62:1-5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
A few nice Hammocks left, will be
sold at reduced prices.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.

A few nice Hammocks left, will be
sold at reduced prices.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Ladies patent leather ankle straps,
all sizes They are beauties and the
kind you always pay $500 for. Our
price is $1.98 Warlick's.
Best oilcloth, 2Oc Warlick's
Mr.. and Mrs. j. McF Williams re-
turned to Americas yesterday from
visit in Tennessee.
Big money saved on all shoes at
Warlick's.
A pretty new line of bingham, per-
GALE shirt madras, etc Warlicks
the store that saves you money.
Pepperell, mill bleached, 1914 sheet
ing, soc. Warlick's.
George NJ. Brooks was among the
many Maconians coming to Americas
yesterday.
Just received a lot of Sea Island
40 inches wide, for sheets; worth 1Oc,
our price SC. Warlicks.
Charles F. Martin of Macon was
here yesterday, among others from the
city of the big sleep.
w. T. Connally registered from
Chattanooga at the Hotel Windsor
yesterday.
Prof, L. D. Lockhart returned here
yesterday from trip to Atlanta and
North Georgia.
Rev. James B. Lawrence goes to Ma
rietta tonight and will spend a week
pleasantly there.
Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Athens is
here today to attend the funeral of his
friend, Rev. Dr. A. B. Campbell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Discovers Gold.

After years of frUitless search Bob
found traces of gold in a piece of
float rock which he picked up while
riding the range with his brother-in-
law, Theodore Lowe. Sending Lowe
On a six days ride to Denver to have
the rock assayed, Bob went on about
his work. Lowe returned with the as
savers certificate; the piece of float
rock gave returns of $3.50 in gold to
the ton.
Next morning Womack and Lowe
went to the place where Bob found
the rock, in what is known now as
Poverty Gulch, just outside the limits
of the present town of Cripple Creek.
Lowe grew tired of the search; Bob
persisted. In January, 1901, he dug
prospect hole in what is now known
as the Ell Paso lode of the Gold King
property. A few days later he struck
a bonanza lode.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

U.ra-Cura Relieves.


Mr.. d. E. Catoe, OF Kersham, s. c.,
writes: Gentlemen: | can truth
fully say that your remedies are all
that you claim for them. I keep your
U-RA-CURA and take it for Liver
trouble, which gives relief after a
few doses It is the only remedy that
gives relief and have taken medicine
prescribed by my physician. l can
recommend your medicine to all my
friends" U-RA-CURA is fine rem
edy for all diseases of the Kidneys
and Bladder. Druggists sell it for
80 cents and $10O per bottle. For
book of particulars, address Granger
Medicine Company, Chattanooga,
Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
COL. WALLIS TO ADDRESS
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON

The service at the Young Mems
Christian Association at o'clock
this afternoon will be addressed by
Mr.. W. P. Wallis. Subject, Wise
Men Seek Jesus" AS special music
the Misses Morgan will sing "The
Watered Lilies" All men are cor
daily invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
AUGUSTA MAN FALLS TO HIS
DEATH FROM A WINDOW

Augusta, Aug. 14.-Arthur Bleakly.
wealthy merchant here, died as a re
suit of injuries received early this
morning when he fell from the third
story window if his home on Broad
street, while, it is thought, he was
walking in his sleep.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
AprOpOs of the Tariff.

Il believe President Taft has done
what he believed to be his highest
duty"
yes, he has secured the lowest
duty possible christian Science
Monitor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
In Darkest Africa.

Guide-Come quick, your excellen-
cy l have spotted a leopard.
Famous Hunter-Here! Here, no
nature taking goes on this outfit.
Leopards have always been spotted
Washington Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Just as q Starter.

Uncle Ellery-"Now, I'll learn We to
milk the cow"
Nephew from the City-"Oh, uncle,
I'm kinder 'fraid O. the COW; couldn't
[ just as well learn on the calf?"-
Life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Bargain Goods.

(LoWel Courier-Journal
Ihe new battleship Maine is to be
laid up in drydock for $500,0O0 in re-
rairs. A battleship wears about as
well as a 99-cent parasol.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Held in Reserve,

Alice-Ethel tells me she is en-.
gagged to Jack. Do you think she real
ly means to marry him?
Kate-Not if she can get anybody
else.-Somerville Journal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Her Experience.

philadelphia Ledger)
q see an American girl is to marry
a Portuguese pretender."
She might as we'll stay at home
and marry an American pretendor
did"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Baggage Transfer

Orders for hauling trunks and bag
gage, left at or phoned to Lockett's
Stables, will receive prompt attention
Give me part of your patronage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
GUARANTEE.
DOdSOn'S LiVer-TOne to Take the Place
Of and Be Superior to CaIOmeI. -

We have SUCH s-Sffec1r 1-ssefdence in
DodsolhWwiver-TOne as substitute
for calomel, possessing all the medic
inal virtues without the disagreeable
features and dangers of calomel; that
we make the following proposition: =
We guarantee Dodsons I.iver-Tone
to give satisfaction and if it does not
come back and get your money
Signed, DodsOns Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Examiner-What is an alibi?
Candidate for the Bar-An alibi is
committing a crime in one place when
you are in another place. If you can
be in two other places, the aIibi is all
the stronger in law.-Puck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Almost as cool as above you
will be if you're sitting in the
breeze of one of our electric fan
outfits.
Why go through these sitting
days without an electric fan when
the initial cost is so low and the
expense of operation so nominal?
Drop in today and have us show
you our stock.
LOWEST OF PRICES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
Tank Development Used
VelOx Paper For Printing


We receive anywhere
mail. We and
UNLIMITED
your and
Brownie Film No 15c
each this Should failures
printing 0
6
VpIODa dnrni 2OCtS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

LOST-Package containing two
wells. Finder please return to Neon
Buchanan's store for reward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
KODAK PICTURES
The Largest Exclusive Maker of Kodak
Pictures in the South

Our facilities for finishing are unexcelled
20 years of experience behind every picture
turned out The most advanced methods,
known only to ourselves, make it possible
to give you the highest grade work at the
lowest possible price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs J. McF. Williams re-
turned to Americas yesterday from
visit in Tennessee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Ladies patent leather ankle straps,
all sizes. They are beauties and the
kind you always pay $500 for Our
price is $1.98. Warlicks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Big money saved on all shoes a
Warlick's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Best oilcloth, zoe. Warlick's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
LOST

LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN
One fawn-colored Jersey cow w. J.
Josey, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

A pretty new line of bingham, per-
Gale, shirt madras, etc. Warlick's,
the store that saves you money.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

FOR RENT-Dwelling, 329 College
street, and perhaps another on Han
cock avenue. Apply H. T. Daven-
port. 13tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Athens is
here today to attend the funeral of his
friend, Rev. Dr. A. B. Campbell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Pepperell, mill bleached, 1914 sheet
ing, soc. Warlick's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

George NJ. Brooks was among the
many Maconians coming to Americas
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Four connecting
rooms for light housekeeping choice
location. Phone ATS. S-13-14
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-08-15

Rev. James B. Lawrence goes to Ma
rietta tonight and will spend a week
pleasantly there.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-07-10
The Cost Of the Crop.

10y ARE frequently asked to state the cost
wv az producing some particular crop. One
- correspondent writes uH that this m the
rnos, important Information can give our read.
err lie seems 10 think there certain definite
figures representing the cost OF producing corn
and cotton which ought 10 be able 10 state.
II we were asked how many potatoes II takes
10 make a barrel the question would be no more
impossible 10 answer and II answered for one HlEe
OF potato would possess about an much real value
az would any figure We might name az represent
INK the OF producing corn cotton or any other
crop. why not ask the size OF Irish potatoes or
the length OF an ear OF CORN
In the first place IL is impossible 10 ind the
average cost Of producing any particular crop.
and II 1t possible. the only value the infor-
nation would have would be that IL might serve
as a figure which the successful farmer must beat,
for the average farmer IS not such a success that
any afford TO take him example or
guide 10 follow
But supposing we knew the exact cost 10 John
Smith OF producing pound OF cotton during the
year 1908 what real value has this information?
IL is morally certain that the cost to John Smith
would have been different on soils OF different de-
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-07-10

grees Of fertility. Then the cost was also diner
ent the year before and will be still different
the next year. to this same John Smith II is also
certain that 1t will be different with different va
rieties, planted at different times. and cultivated
differently and that II all these conditions could
possibly be the same II would still be as greatly
different each farm the differences In
men. II we can obtain the methods used by those
who produced the various crops at the least cost
have gotten all that IS OF value TO US: but Just
what that cost is valueless because conditions
are different on different farms and different
men make different conditions.
The questions of real value Ia each farmer arr.
What did IL cost mo Ia make this or that crop. and
How I reduce that a future crops?
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-07-10
Don't Write Us Without Signing Your
Name

~ T OUGHT NOT 20 bc necessary TO again
FANl remind our friends tina, any inquiry teni
The southern Farm Gazette must have tn"
name Of the writer and his posioffce address
signed TO g. 10 receive attention. reply by
mail cannot be given aud reply through tae
columns o. the paper will not bo given unless
these conditions are complied NTH W" ar" ami
GUS 10 aid all who Ssh Information along agri-
cultural tines aud make the above rule only be-
cause II IL necessary Any inqairy scnt us will
he answ cred promptly 10y mall when posaibl"
n tho name ~ Tho writer and gostofaco addresa
are given. Letters reach aimosi daily which
do not comply w!th these slnpic and necessary
requirements hence the writers receive no re
plies
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-07-10

TT HE CHIEF MISTAKE made In laylng-bv
tt~ the crops is in allowing the time Of the
- year instead Of the condition Of the soil
and crops to determine when cultivation shall
cease.
To save moisture and to keep down the weeds
and grass are the objects in cultivation. II the
crops are suffering from lack Of moisture from
weeds. Why stop cultivation as long the crops
are growing
The man who cultivRtes with the plow Is usual
y an advocate OF iaying-by early. Cultivation
il expensive and late in the season usually In
jures the crops by breaking too many roots. The
man who cultiyates shallow and cheaply finds IL
profitable TO continue cultivating as long weeds
are troublesome or the crop Is suffering from lack
81 moisture We know Of no other reasons for
stoppiug shallow cultivation. except that the
crops have completed their growth. or free
81 gras. and weeds and have an abundance OF
moisture.
1t may pay to stop deep cultivation before any
- the above conditions reached: Il may
pay 10 cultivate deeply when the destruction Of
the roots will do less INJURY than the presence OF
weeds aud grass II IS a matter OF methods. and
condition Of soft and OF the erops and not one OF
The season Of tie year. nor number OF CIVILIZATIONS
already given.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-07-10

Co~peak aud soy beans arc plentiful and cheap
this ye.r one man has written to us saying
;ha; ho can only set 80 cents bushei for peas.
and asking how to make fertilizer out OF them.
We told hltn that thought he could get
than 80 cents By advertising them. and that he
coudnt afford 10 them FOR fertilizer loag
as BE had ans stock 20 feed them 10. lie feed
Them. and a., their full feeding value and also
20 TO so per cent ot their f~rtiiiring value
in tho manure. la other words be So, twies
az much for them by feeding them In sell bal
anrcd ration by using them q fertilizer.
Bui tho bc., thing 90 do With most OF the peas
IN the South Ia to plan, them, our iand needs
them. 1--we s,ock needs them. and go
lng to need more than OF them TO plan,
ncnt scar. Especially tn the sections whore early
crops have been drowned gu, should large areas
be- planted Grow peas for pasture. for hay. for
coll improvement. for seed. II wil pay.