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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
THE AWAKENING Is COMING.

Two metropolitan illustrated week
lies with extensive circulations cover
ing the entire country have recently
taken up the slogan of GO South
young man. and are directing attea-
ton to the wonderful openings this
section offers to the ambitious young
man who desires a home in a mild eli
mate and is not afraid to work. Pros
perity awaits him in agriculture here
as nowhere else. Given the same in
telligence, industry, and determination,
the fruits that reward the worker are
far greater in the South than in the
West, while the joys of life are i'm
measurably greaterMthan in the bliz-
zard swept regions of Manitoba and
other parts Of British America to
which thousands of American farmers
have emigrated in recent years.
Leslie's Weekly, one of the converts
to the fact that the South offers great
er possibilities than can be found any
where else in the world, has this to
say in recent article:
We are glad to find that President
Parker and the Southern Commercial
Congress are beginning to tell the
world something about the South's re-
sources in all fields. The South pro-
duces 80 per cent Of the worlds cot
ton. Although the crop of 1909 is
smaller than the recent average, it
viii bring, on account of the high
prices, a larger reward to the planters
than they ever received in the past.
Counting the seed, its value on the
plantation is fully $800,000,000 for this
year. Some of the best fruit, wheat
and corn lands are In the South That
region could, If it utilized all its idle
lands for that purpose, produce en-
ough rice to supply the entire world.
LII timber, coal and iron ore several of
the Southern states are particularly
rich. More water power for manufac-
turing, and more nayigable streams
for taking farm, mine, and factory
products to the market are in the
South than in all the rest of the coun-
try combined.
Not Canada but the Southern States
are the region to which Westerner
and Northerner should turn when he,
sells out his high-priced property and
wants to buy larger, quantities of
lands, agricultural, horticultural, or
mineral. If the Southern Commercial
Congress and the immigration boards
of the various states in it's region rise
to the level of their opportunities,
big stream of the very best grade of
settlers will quickly be flowing from
the Northern and Western states, from
Canada and from Europe into Dixie.
Go South, young farmer!
While the young men of the North
and West may be slow in awakening,
the time is probably not far distant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
GET IN ON THE CORN CONTEST.

As viii be seen from our local col
umns, the business men of Americas
have contributed S175 as prizes for
the best results in corn raising to the
acre in Sumter county This purse
viii be distributed among the three
farmers showing the greatest output
to the acre, 800 as the first, $50 as
the second and SIS as the third prize.
Georgia is already a great corn
growing state, much greater than the
mass Of our people realize. 1t has
been shown that under proper Guilt
vation and with suitable fertilizing
the output of corn can be made as
great as $50 or more bushels to the
acre. This, of course, is an extra
ordinary yield, yet It is not an impos-
sibility that right here in Sumter
county this can be duplicated. In the
recent contests in Terrell county we
believe there were several whose yield
was 125 bushels on the test acre.
The business men who have con-
tributed this money do SO with the
idea Of promoting the agricultural in
terests Of Sumter county. It is their
desire to awaken greater interest in
the production of corn, in the further
diversifcation of our agricultural in
teTests. It is not unlikely that an
other year there will be prizes Offered
for hay and oats, and perhaps for cot
ton as we'll
These contests are always produc-
tive of good They stimulate planters
to greater efforts, they bring on a
more careful cultivation of the soil
they lead to Investigation and the ex-
change of experiences as to the rela-
tive merits of fertilizers and the diff
ferent methods Of cultivation. And
what is more to the point, they lead
to the extension of the acreage de-
voted to otner crops than cotton.
This is not entirely cotton coun-
try It was never intended for such
great though it is in that respect. IT
is eminently adapted for hay, corn
oats and other crops as well. We have
neglected these crops to some extent
At least advantage has not been fully
taken Of the opportunities of produc-
ing a great yield of them to the acre
By a series of contests, centering pub
lie attention on these crops, it is quite
probable that the average yield pei
acre win be measureably increased
from year to year, That has been the
experience elsewhere, and that will
doubtless be the experience in Sumter
county.
Planters should show their interest
by entering into the contest in the
spirit in which it is provided for
The prizes are worth having, and out
side of the cash prizes the crops that
will be secured and the experience
that will be gained will amply repay
for the effort and the time and money
expended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in it's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list Of testimon-
ials. Address:
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
LET rs WORK FOR AN ACCURATE
CENSUS.

The Board of Trade and the City
Council of Americas should unite in
an effort to insure careful and capable
enumerators for the coming census Of
Sumter county and Of this city.
1t is generally understood that the
administration does not propose to
allow political considerations to gov
ern in the selection of enumerators for
the census of 1910 It's desire appears
to be to have the work done scientific
ally and accurately. In order to ac-
complish this it is absolutely necessary
that those put in charge of the field
work be men of character, men who
will do their duty faithfully and not
slur it at all.
It is especially necessary that Am
CIRCUS should have its enumeration
made correctly. All Of the cities, large
and small, of South Georgia have
made great strides during the past ten
years. Americas is no exception. The
local census taken last year showed
nearly 1850 people here. A correct
government census this year should
show between that and 10000 popula-
ton. If It is taken properly there is
no doubt that Americas will maintain
its position among Georgia cities. If
it is taken carelessIy, or iDdifferently,
we may be dropped down peg or
two. We cannot afford to have this
happen.
The supervisor Of the census for this
district lives in Fitzgerald 1t is prob
able that he is not acquainted with the
local parties who will make appIica-
ton for the positions of enunerators,
with their general character for reli-
ability. 1t seems to us it would not be
encroaching on the prerogat4yes Of
the supervisor to request permission
to assist him in the selection of the
enumerators for this city and county.
to the extent of offering advice on the
list Of applicants as to their compar-
alive merits. The sole idea is to Sc
cure accuracy in the census, and the
supervisor is charged with that duty.
This is not matter to be ignored
If we get punk" enumerators we viii
be misrepresented in the census. If we
get capable enHmerotors we will get a
proper standing. This is matter Of
decided Importance. 1t is a matter Of
much greater Importance than having
this or that man given the job Of en-
umerator. This is one time the little
friendships, or feelings Of sympathy.
or Of charity, should not be allowed 20
rule. What we want is = cold blooded
business like view of the natter.
The Board of Trade might readily
take the iniative in this matter by
proffering its services in an advisory
capacity, by requesting the supervisor
to permit it to study the character
of possible enumerators before ap-
pointments are made. In justice to
the future interests of the city and
county this should be done.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
TO INCREASE THE CONFESSIONS
POWER.

At this summers session of the leg
islature 1t is stated that a bill will De
introduced TO considerably broaden
the authority and increase the powers
Of the Georgia railroad commission.
As no efforts in that direction have
been made of late the new steps will
arouse public attention and doubtless
provoke considerable discussion. AS
the disposition to harrass@ railroads
has largely abated in the state, the
questions now presented will be ap-
preached in far different spirit than
would have been possible three years
ago when the air was rank with dia-
tribes against transportation corpora
tio&A and nothing seemed to be too
severe in the shape of legislative cas-
tigation. In whatever is done now the
rights and needs and interests of the
railroads viii be given proper consid-
Grafton along with the best interests
of the public.
One thing that the commission is
said to desire authority for is to COM
pei full reports to it of all wrecks
and accidents occurring within the
state, with power in it to investigate
and take such action as it may deem
advisable. This is not an unnatural
accompaniment of its other duties and
it would appear that no serious OBJ
jections could be urged against the
vesting Of such authority in it's hands.
Inasmuch as every wreck is accom-
panied with loss either of life or prop
erty, or both, and generally results in
considerable i Convenience to the
public the interest of the public
in the causes and results Of
such accidents is too great to be ig-
nored. It is quite probable that if the
commission desires such powers they
will be readily granted.
A special from Atlanta dealing with
the proposed legislation says:
Another power desired is that to ar
bitrate differences between railroads
and other public service corporations
and their employees whenever any dis
putes arise such as lead or may lead
to strikes or other situations that
would interfere with the public SER
vice.
Among other powers suggested are
a law to prohibit the transfer of pub
/ lie utility franchises without the au-
thority and consent of the commits
sion; a law 10 give the commission
sufficient funds with which to employ
railroad track and other experts to
make periodical inspections of their
properties and see that they are in
safe condition, and, finally, a law
which will make provision for COM
polling railroads and other public
utility corporations to return their
property and franchises for taxation
at their true value.
1t is not unlikely that a bill will be
introduced requiring the publication OF
time tables in the newspapers through
out the state The Atlanta papers
are sending up a concerted cry to the
heavens for some such regulation, and
it is quite likely that they will sue
coed in introducing such a measure
unless the commission anticipates
probable legislation along such a line
by the issuance of mandatory order
covering the ground
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
18th DISTRICT

From Our Regular Correspondent
2Sth District, Jan. 19.-Several from
around here attended preaching at
Pleasant Grove, near Huntington, Sun
day, among them, Messrs. Perry and
Reuben Cannon and sister, Eula, and
Misses Annie Forte Woodruff, Lottie
Doster and Matte Ruth McMahen.
Mr.. Clyde Griffin and Miss Alice
Brown attended preaching at Pleasant
Grove, near Huntington, Sunday.
Mr.. Perry Cannon and sister, Eula,
and Miss Matte Forte Woodruff went
to Americas Saturday, the latter going
to attend the Teachers Institute.
Mr.. Charlie Clements and sister,
lima, attended preaching at Pleasant
Grove Sunday.
Mr.. Oscar Parker and Misses Gladys
Roach and Pleona Parker spent Sun
day afternoon at Mrs. J. D. Grifin's
Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. Clements baby
has been quite sick, but is now better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boney Cary spent Sun
day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Carey, near Huntington.
Mr.. J. d. Lane was a visitor at the
home of Mr.. NJ. Clements Wednesday.
Little Georgia Ann Methvin spent
Thursday night with Oracle Mae Grit
fin
Mr. Arthur Bradley and Miss Ina
Clements were guests at the home of
the latter's sister, Mrs, J. D. Lane,
Tuesday.
Mr. ]. D. Griffin and daughter, Grin,
left Saturday morning for Warwick,
where they will visit relatives and
friends.
Messrs. Webster and Barney Griffin
spent Sunday at Mrs. ]. D. Grifins.
Miss Ida Brown passed Sunday very
pleasantly with Miss Deannie Griffin,
Mrs. Lula Griffin was the guest Sun
day of Mrs. Emma Griffin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

Only a little cold in the mead may
be the beginning Of an obstinate case
of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the In
vader with Ely's Cream Balm applied
straight to the infamed stuffed up air.
passages. Price SOC. If you prefer to
use an atomizer, ask for Liquid Cream
Balm 1t has all the good qualities
of the solid form of this remedy and
viii rid you of catarrh or hay fever
No cocaine to breed dreadful habit
No mercury TO dry out the secretion.
Price 75c., with spraying tube. ALI
druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc
Warren Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
JOYNER'S JANUARY
CLEARANCE SALE
Begins Saturday, January 18th.

The greatest bargains we ever
gave will be thrown out during this
Clearance Sale. Many prices If figured
down properly would be found to be
based ON cents Gotten. For instance,
some goods worth % cents a yard
will be sold for cents a yard. We
have simply waited till the proper time
for a clean up sale, and WIN now open
your eyes to a few facts.
Come expecting the biggest values
yGu ever found in any sale. You
will not be disappointed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
A Great Mystery Solved.
(Atchison Globe.)

How many hairpins does a woman
use when doing her hair? The hair
pin editor of the Globe has investigaJ-
ed and makes this report: "She uses
just as many as she has. If she has
only two hairpins she makes her hair
stay up with two, but If she finds
twenty in the top bureau drawer she
uses all Of them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

when a full realization of the open
ings here viii come to them. Once
the scales drop from their eyes, there
will be an thrush Of immigrants. In
asmuch as those who will come to
farm viii be mainly of good stock they
viii be desirable additions to the pop
ulation. The South viii be enriched
and will enrich them in return.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

The busiest and highest little thing
that ever was made is Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They do
the work whenever you require their
aid. These tablets change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
into joyousness. Their ac-
ton is SO gentle one doesn't realize
they have taken a purgatiye. Sold by
all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
The Argument.

Behold the high prices of all prod
ucts!" says the protectionist to pro-
ducers. They are due to the Payne
tariff" Behold the high prices Of all
foodsl" say the protectionist to the
consumer. They are due to an i'm
crease of gold"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

Have you a weak throat? If so. You
cannot be too careful. You cannot be-
gin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
If you will take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be saw
ed much trouble Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

Chamberlains Cough Remedy is not
a common, everyday cough mixture.
1t is meritorious remedy for all the
troublesome and dangerous coniplica-
tons resulting from cold in the head,
throat, chest or lungs. Sold by all
dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
Always Longed to Know.
(Atchison GIobe.)

We have never asked anything Of
the Government, but we wish the next
United States census would show
whether more men are named Bill
than are named Charley We have
always longed to know.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
HEALTH AND VITALITY.
MATHS Narxor;no pile

The great iron and tonic restorative
for men and women, produces strength
and vitality, builds up the system
and rehews the normal Vigor. For
sale by druggists or by mail $1.00
per box, boxes for $500.
Sold by w. A. Rembert, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

We should dispense with the old and
helpless, whose usefulness to the
world IS over, and spend the money on
younger and more hopeful cases.
Prof William T. Porter Of Harvard.
Grandma Is seventy-fye,
Grandpa IS eighty and one;
They're feeble and scarcely alive,
Their work is all over and done;
So turn on the gas as they sleep,
Or put Paris green in their tea.
Why should We pay for their keep?
How can they profitable be?
Grandma is tender and kind,
KniUs pretty stockings and coats;
Grandpa, although he is blind,
Whites the cutest of boats.
Still, they don't even the score;
Therefore let's murder them quick.
Grandma cant work anymore,
Grandpa can't handle the pick.
Time was when grandma each day
Washed for family or two,
Grandpa made excellent pay,
But now not a thing can they do.
Farewell, old couple; good-by!
You for the family tomb
To part with you makes US all sigh,
But, oh, we require your room,
Paul West
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
The Hopeless Consumer.


NFtthHIHStUu foLdI,J
Already the ultimate consumers are
braeing themselves for news that the
Governments interference in the sugar
peoples economies will compel them
to raise the price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
PILES CURED IN 6 to DAYS

PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case Of Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in to IA days
or money refunded. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
CLOTHING CUT ONE-HALF.
ALL SHOES SMASHED IN PRICE
Miscellaneous Specials.

40 Mems Cotton Flannel Drawers, Csc
SOC Mems heavy Underwear, each, Soc
soc Mems heavy work shirts, each 49c
SOC Mems heavy negligee Shirts, 39c
s1.OO Mems fine Hats :. =. Use
1.50 Mems fine Hats . u. s100
200 Mems fine Hats :. =. =. 1.39
300 Mems Brown Derbies =. 100
100 large Cotton Blankets =. =. 75c
15O large Cotton Blankets :. =. CSC
1.50 large heavy Comforts =. =. CSC
15c large heavy Towels :. -. :. 10c
$500 extra large Counterpart 1923
$3.50 fine Satteen Petticoat =. :. S5c
CSC Ladies' large Sailors :. :. :. 45c
75c Ladies' long Corsets :. :. 45c
Baby Fur CAPS one-third off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

25c pair for boys heavy wool knee
pants in black only; sizes 10 to 16
A regular SOC pants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

An excellent idea of a close friend
is one who is willing to loosen up
occasionally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
is YOUR
MONEY
INVESTED
WELL. !?

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department of
finance-but can also give You valua-
BILE aid and advice about investments
and securities. Open an account with
the
BANK OF SOUTH WESTERN GEOR.
GAS SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
and enjoy the advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
UnmatehabIe Prices.

sc yard for the finest satin finish XII
mona Cloth with beautiful side
bands. Worth regularly 25c yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
A Common Mistake.
chicago Record-I1erald.l

A good many people think they have
principles when they merely possess
habits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
Dry Goods Reduced.

&c Calicoes in assorted colors sc I'd.
7c Apron Ginghams, I'd :. 49,. :. sc
&c Dark Outing, I'd. :. =. =. E. :. &c
SC Fancy ChaInb-av, I'd. :. =. :. sc
10c Fancy Suiting, I'd. :. :. :. :. sc
Toe Dark or Light Outing, I'd. =. lie
1Oc Amoskeag Ginghams, I'd. :. 1-2c
10c Bed Ticking, I'd. :. =. =. :. lie
Toe yard wide Bleaching, I'd. >. lie
II lie yard wide Bleaching =. s 1-2c
15c Arnolds Broadcloth, I'd. :. lie
10c Canton Flannel, I'd. :. :. z lie
15c Genuine Satteen Ticking, yd. lie
1Oc Solid color Chambray, I'd :. Z 1-2c
15c Linen Finish Chambray, yd. :. 10c
Csc fine, fancy Poplins, I'd. >. y lie
Csc fine Mohair Suiting, I'd :. II lie
25c White Madras, I'd. :. :. II 1-2c
25c fine Pekin Stripe, yd. :. :. u lie
soc Heavy Wool Goods, yd. :. :. 25c
SOC Fancy and Plain Mohairs, I'd. 35c
75c full 50-inch Mohairs, I'd. . :. 45c
$1OO full 5O-inch BroadcIoth, yd. CSC
4Oc fine, soft Silk, I'd. ;. ;. :. 25c
soc fine, soft Silk, I'd. :. :. :. :. 39c
s1OO fine, heavy Silk, I'd. :. :. :. 75c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

sc yard for heavy soft finish Suiting
in neat patterns for waists. Short
lengths. Regular 15c value.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
See M. {. VenabIe

Before having your painting, granting
or. caIsomining done. Estimates fur
nished on all classes of painting.
House signs and carriage work. At
present at 1S4 Spring street. Phone
32S. All work guaranteed. 1-4-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21
RESPECT FOR AGE.

Americas, Ga. January q. 1910.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

&c yard for 500 yards of fine tan, blue
and gray shadow stripe suiting,
with borders. Former price 10c I'd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

Editorial Room, Telephone 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

10 yards of soft, smooth, full yard wide
Bleaching that is worth on today's
market 10c yard, for So cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

39c each for so fine black Petticoats;
made of excellent grade of Cambria.
Come quick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-01-21

10c each for about 100 ladies' fine
satin, silk or elastic Use belts in
black, brown and blue.