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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
SLIGHTLY Modified,

Little Viola had developed the habit
of holding her thumb In her mouth.
even while eating. Mother had re-
sorted to all sorts of methods to
correct the child and finally In despera.
ton said:
Viola, the first thing you know you
will swallow your thumb, and then
what will you do?"
We'll, mother, should hate to swas
low 1t because I'd have a heaven OF a
time without 1t.
why, VIOLA" said the astonishe6
mather. where did you hear an expires.
sion like that?"
We'll, WE'LL" hesitated the little girl
II didn't hear It exactly like that,
mother, but l thought + would souzd
hotter"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

closed to them that the door had sud
denly opened. They turned to face
drunken, Infatuated, leering figure.
He had on a short, thick fur jacket,
which left his hips completely un-
covered. A heavy revolver had dan
gled in his holster. He dragged it
out as he spoke and trained 1t on the
boy.
You're going for a longer journey
than you planned" he painted thickly,
as he strove to steady the weapon and
cover the other.
The boy was fumbl1ng at the fasten-
ings Of his coat. His own revolver
was not get-at-abIe instantly, as 1t
should have been and would have
been had he been a native to the
west
Tumble at 'em. you foolI" cried
the man. Before you get 'em open,
I'll shoot you dead I don't do 1t now,
cause I want you to taste death and
hell rs long as possible before you
go into 'em You thought you'd make
fool out of me. did you, and you,
too. YOU"
He flung a frightful, mordant word
at his wife which stung not less be-
cause 1t was in large measure unde-
served, at least so far as the boy was
concerned
I'll settle with you when l get
through with him. Your times up!"
ceeded In reaching his weapon.
He was game. that boy. although his
face under it, blood was winter than
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
Restored Coura &c.

The southern lover was impetuous,
says the author OF recent book OF
"reminiscences Of eastern Virginia, en-
titled Memory Days" and the maiden
was timid and unused to passionate
proposals Of marriage. "Oh, DON'T"
she Interrupted in a whisper You
brighten me dreadfully.'
Overcome by contrition the young
man humbly apologized for his fervor,
and a painful silence ensued The
girl broke it at last.
Robert" she began, with a hopeful
smile, II don't think-I-shall-be so
frightened this time"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

still reposed In the chest Of drawers.
That, with what the boy could con-
tribute, would provide for the expenses
of the Journey. She had got 1t out
and tied 1t up in a little canvas bag.
It lay on the table near the lamp.
Fifteen miles south the Union Pa
cific railroad ran across the continent.
It had been her plan to ride thither
and take the first train eastward,
losing themselves in Chicago, and
thence by whatsoever route pleased
them making their way to New York.
Whether her husband would pursue
her or not, she could not tell. He
would be without the money, since
she meant to take all with her. He
would hardly be able to follow her
very soon. But II he did, that was a
risk she must take.
Engrossed in the present. the boy
thought nothing at all about the fu-
ture. The woman's predicament
bulked SO large to his immature imagi-
nation that there was nothing else on
the horizon. There was no other hori-
zon than she, In fact. And his one
desire was to get her away to free
her
And now this storm babe fair to
render the whole plan impossible.
Misunderstanding his temper she fear
ed that the boy would be frightened
by the blizzard Yet there was more
in the boy than she imagined; for
when she had about made up her mind
finally that he would not come, the
door was thrown open and he stag
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
Mo More Room.

The railway carriage was crowded,
but very fat old gentleman who sat
by the window calmly ignored the
Ominous looks Of the passengers for
taking up SO much room.
A boy selling buns poked his head
in at the window and inquired:
Buns, sir?"
The old gentleman was slightly deaf,
and, not noticing the buns, thought
the boy wanted seat in the already
packed carriage; SO he remarked;
Full up, my boy! No more room
inside!"
A roar OF laughter followed his re-
ply, and the old gentleman innocent
Iy wondered as to the cause OF their
merriment.-London Tit-Bits.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
Curative Treatment.

In his reading lesson Bobby had
some to the word punishment" and
- was too long and hard for him
After puzzling while, he asked the
teacher what the word was.
you ought not 10 let that puzzle
you, Bobby she assured. What
does your mother give you when you
have been an unusually naughty boy?'
Castor DILL" he exclaimed, sure
that he had guessed it.-Youtr S Com
panion.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
EeVer's On

There's no fever like the football
fever" said George H. Earle, Jr., at
a dinner party in Philadelphia. Let
me tell you about a brokers' boy in
Third street.
"A Third street broker sat at his
desk the other morning when his Of
flee boy entered and said respectfully:
IF you please, sir. my grand
fathers dead and I'd like to get Off
early to go to the funeral match-i
mean the football ceremony-that
is
And then, blushing scarlet, the boy
withdrew"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
Distemper

III all its forms among all ages of horses
and dogs, cured and others in the same
stable prevented from having the disease
with Spphn's Distemper Cure. Every
bottle guaranteed. Over 100000 bottles
sold last year. $50 and $l.O0. Good drug
gists, or send 10 manufacturers. Agents
wanted Write for free book. Spohn
J&ed. Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen, Ind.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

Blood Poisoning is often caused by
slight cuts or wounds. Death may result
Hamlins Wizard Oil will draw out the
poison. heal the wound and prevent Sc
rious trouble.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
ShipWreck Up to Date.

Captain, is there much danger"
"Not particle. A moving picture
outfit will soon be along and rescue
lis after they have taken a few films
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

Apologies are perfectly satisfactory
Ito those who make them.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

A town that pays the preacher and
supports the editor is mighty close to
heaven.--Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
~ ORGANIZE COUNTRY
TO FIGHT HIGH PRICES

New York, Sept. 15.--Justice Gave
gan, OF the Supreme Court, has signed
the certii ates of in corporation of the
Producers and Consumers National
League, whose object is to cause the
enactment of Legislation that will dc
away with the arbitrary control of the
necessities Of life
The headquarters of the organization
will be in this city. The incorpoFators
are Mayer Schoenfeld, Samuel A. Ian
do and Jacob Glass. Schoenfeld said
today;
I'VE intend to make this a national
movement. Our purpose is to conduct
q campaign of education to force the
dominant party to stop fostering sham
battles and come down to earth and
take up the crying issue of the people.
which is the continuous increase in the
cost of living.
We propose to call a conference of
leading agriculturists from different
states and prominent men in large
cities, and form a permanent league.
apart from party politics"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
"AWaitS Orders"

A visitor at one of the district insti-
tutions spied an ancient colored man
who looked as if he might be connected
with the place, says the Washington
Star. In a comfortable chair, highly
polished from long and regular SER
vice, the old man sat tilted back
against the wall. His cap tilted down
over his eyes, he seemed half asleep
and wholly at ease.
Uncle, do you work around here?T
"Yessuh, yassuh, reckon l does"
What sort of work do you do?"
We'll, sub, in de mawnin' l h'ists de
Stahs on Stripes to de top O. dat
flagstaff yandah; en- bout fo' thutty in
de evenin' hauls it down, fol's it care
fully an puts it way in de Iockah."
The visitor waited for the rest of the
story; it didn't come.
And is that all you do?" he ques-
toned. Hoist the flag in the morning
and pull it down in the EVENING""
We'll, sub" said the old man, bring.
I ing his hand to his cap in a military
salute, de rest Of de time I sits here
in dishyer chair n waits awders sub.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
Couldn't Expect Too Much.

representative Underwood, of Ala
bama, says Life, has a story of a man
in a town of that state who derived a
considerable income from the rental of
shanties to negroes. This man bore
the reputation of being hard in his
business dealings.
One day two negroes were talking Of
him, when one of them, with reference
to the reported conversion" of the
subject of their conversation, asked.
DO his gittin religion make any dif-
ference to him."
''Ya-as, indeed" exclaimed the other
colored man. 1T do make a great oft
renee. When he kick one o. dem colo'i
men out now he tell him how much it
grieve him to disturb him-an' he IS u
to be rough in his manner"
But he kick him out jest de same,
Observed the first.
"Ya-as, he kick dem out jest de
same" agreed the second. BIT, den
he added, you kin sceerseIy expect a
man to carry his religion so far as &c
interfere wild his business"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
GOV. WILSON TO MAKE
ANOTHER TOUR OF JERSEY

Trenton, n. j., Sept 15.-GovernoI
Wilson is going to make another tour
.of the state, touching every county i'm
mediately after the primary two weeks
from today. The object of the tour. N
which the Governor will make speeches
Of the telling kind he made last fall. is
to arouse the people of the state once
more TO the need of watchfulness in
the care ofEheir government, that the
special interests shall not steal a
march upon them and get back into
power under the domination of the
bosses of either the Republican or the
Democrats party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
SEEK SMALL ONES, TOO.
Industrial IndeXD

The boy who grabbed too NANNY
plums when he thrust his hand into
the mouth OF the jar didn't get any
pIums. 1t is a question Of the use Of
.comon sense.
The Americas Times Recorder, Am
CIRCUS. Ga, one of the able papers that
has helped to make South Georgia the
prosperous empire that it is, thinks
the tendency in most towns seeking
the expansion of their industrial life
is to keep up persistent hunt for
large industries, fOc mills employing
several hundred hands, for factories
that require large capital and the as
sembling of many skilled laboreTs.
Such industries are most difficult to
obtain. Few of them are removed from
the location where they have grown
from small plants into large ones, and
in the establishment of large new con-
Germs thee are exceedingly limited
opportunities for small interior towns
to secure them"
The Yimes-Recorder says further:
The proper course for small cities
like Americas to pursue is to advertise
and work for small plants, for plants
that do not require great capital nor
large bodies Of skilled WOTkmen, plants
that nevertheless have an opportunity
TO develop and grow into important
industries as the years move by. A
plant for the manufacture of agricul-
tural implements such as are used in
this section of the South, for instance,
might be located here on tenth or
twentieth Of the money that would be
needed for large cotton mill, and in
TBS end it might prove far more prof
liable industry for the city.
The idea is self-evidently a sound
one. Smaller industries can be secur-
ed more quickly and in greater number
and with proper conditions, such as
exist in Georgia and Alabama, they
will grow to be large ones.
However, there can be no objection
Ito securing a large industry whenever
possible, but the smaller ones should
not be neglected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
BETTER USE COTTON SEED
As FERTILIZER THAN SELL

Columbia, s. c.. Sept. 15.-"At prices
that have prevailed we should use them
for fertilizer rather than sell"
This statement is made by President
f. w Dabbs, of the State Farmers
Union in urging the farmers to hold
cotton seed for higher price. He says
in letter sent out to the local unions
that in the fight for higher price Tor
cotton tina THE farmers have over
looked the runious prices that have
been offered for cotton seed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
TAKING CARE OF THE CITY'S
HEALTH.

The promptness with which the city
council responded to the request Of
the Sanitary Board for a prompt clean
ing up of the city under the direction
of the sanitary inspector shows that
the aldermen are aware of the import
ance of cleanliness as the preventive
of sickness at all seasons and more
particularly in the early fall. Espec-
tally was it incumbent this year, with
so much upturning of the soil in public
improvements, that there should be
more than ordinary vigilance in in
spection of premises and the rigid en-
forcement of the regulations against
accumulation of waste matter inimic@l
to health.
AS a matter of fact in this climate
this is a matter that should never he
ignored or neglected. Americus, and
every other city, needs the incessant
service of an inspector who is energet-
ic and determined in the performance
of his duty. No half way work should
be tolerated in this connection. InsDec-
tion that is poorly done is about as bad
as no inspection at all, as it lulls the
ctty into a sense Of confidence in a
STATE OF preparedness that does not
exist.
The city viii soon be in condition 10
preserve its health more effectively
than ever before. The Improvement in
the water supply and facilities, the
extension of the sewerage system, and
the PAVING of the business section with
germ-proof covering, all tend to en-
nance the heaIthfulness of the town. If
It is possibly within the city's financial
ability steps should be taken to pro-
vide for the removal of garbage and
other waste from houses, instead of re-
curing, as at present, the removal Of
such waste by the citizens themselves.
Such work is never done as well, as
thoroughly or as frequently, when it Is
left to private initiative as when it S
carried on under municipal supervis-
ion. 1t would be bette for citizens as
whole if the city returned to its old
tax rate and expended the increased
income in this improved service. Ger
tainly there is nothing the city govern
ment could do that would win more ap-
prevail or prove a greater blessing than
to provide for such a scavenger de-
partment as indicated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
GEORGIA, WEBSTER COUNTY.

Agreeably to an order of the ordf-
nary of said county granted on this 4th
day of September, 1911, l will sell ut
public cutlery before the courthouse
door in the town of Preston on Tues
day the Sd day of October. next, be-
tween the usual hours of sale, the fol-
lowing real estate, to wit:
Seven acres Of land more or less in
the town of Weston, said state and
county and bounded as follows: North
by public road leading from Lumpkin
to Albany; west by public road lead
ing from Preston to Shellman; south
by land of G. W. Sims, and east by
lands of Tom Jones, and being the land
upon which J. W. SummerfOrd in his
lifetime resided.
Terms cash.
Sold as the property of j. w. Sum-
merford deceased.
J. NJ. JONES,
Administrator.
Sept. 4th, 1911.
7-14-21-28.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
PEACH ORCHARD AND FARM
FOR SALE AT AMERICAS

Containing 200 acres, located two
miles west from Ameri.us on S. A. L.
railroad; spur track located about
center of farm at packing house;
about 100 acres in peaches, rs open
for cultivation and % acres in wood;
5000 Elbertas, 1000 Governor Hogs,
5000 Georgia Bellies trees six and sew
en- years old. The soil is good and
adapted for dairy, truck or cotton
plenty of good spring water; good
residence and three tenant houses.
Telephone line to place. This is one
of the most desirable farms in the
state and will be sold reasonable. For
further particulars address.
F. D. MITCHELL,
Proprietor.
P O. Box 324, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
Every Morning Except Monday.

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

TO IN Aviator.
ella Randall Pearce in Puck.)
Fly. and the world will cheer you
Fall, and you're down and out;
A trip TO the sky sends you spirits
high
But dip may make you doubt.
Soar, and the winds uphold you,
Sink and you're lost in the air,
And with all your pains to control
your planes,
They may land you anywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Georgia papers are beginning 10
calmly size up Gov. Wilson and Gov.
Harmon and they are far from being
unanimous for the New Jersey man.
The Dawson News says that "A doc
trinaire with a superfuity of talk and
extreme radical views will not appeal
to the masses of thinking people who
do the voting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
\ y y y y = 4
HULL0!
y y y = y y = y =
(Sam Walter FOss.)

(Sam Walter Foss.)
When you see 2 man in woe,
Walk straight up and say "hullo!"
Say "Hullo!" and How dye do?
HOw's the world been using you?"
Slap the fellow on his back,
Bring your hand down with a whack'
Waltz straight up and don't go slow,
Shake his hand and say "Hullo!"
! Is he clothed in rags? Oh, no!
Walk straight up and say "Hullo!"
Rags are but cotton roll
Just for wrapping up a soul;
And soul is worth a true,
Hale and hearty How dye do?'
Don't wait for the crowd to so,
! Walk straight up and say" Hullo!"
When big vessels meet, they say,
They salute and sail away;
Just the same as you and me,
/ Lonely ships upon the sea;
Each one sailing his own log
For a port beyond the fog.
Let your speaking trumpet blow,
! Lift your horn and cry "Hullo!"
Say "Hullo!" and How dye do?"
Other folks are good as you.
When you leave your house of clay,
Wandering in the far away;
/ When you travel through the strange
Country far beyond the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will
know
| Who YOU be and saw "HullO!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Mortgages are being taken up 50
fast in Georgia that the loan companies
hardly know what to do with their
money. South Georgia leads in the
procession, as usual. Talk about pros
perity, this section is simply bathing
in an ocean of it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Savannah and Americas are fight
ing it out to a bloody finish over those
Seaboard schedules" says the Bruins
wick News. Having the right on its
side Americas, of course, comes out on
top. It's a fight without bad feeling
thOugh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Albany is recognizing its Board of
Trade with two classes of membership,
$50 a year and $25 A secretary, %
give his entire time, is to be engaged
on liberal salary. That is the way to
keep building up Albany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The Albany Herald does not think
the reverse they have met in Maine
viii dishearten the prohibitionists viii
the suspension of their official organ
have any effect?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

1t is officially announced, four
months before the election, that Dick
Russell will carry Chatham. If Dick
wants to know they can doubtless tell
him the exact majority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
Same Old Thing.

Mummy (the village banker)-What
do you suppose the young fellow in
ancient Rome did to pass the time?
Phunny (the village philosopher)-Oh,
l don't know, l suppose they used 10
hang around and talk about what a
punk town Rome was.-Puck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The Dawson News would rather see
the prohibition issue decided by vote
of the people without being tied to the
political fortunes of some politician.
Why not arrange to have it submitted
as an issue without candidates?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Good road conventions never come
Of these days without an Americas
delegation. Americus is not only a
leader but an alder and abettor Of
good roads everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Brunswick is going to give up oyster
shells and hunt a more modern paving.
II should emulate Americas and put
down creOsoted blocks on concrete
base.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The Athens Banner insists that the
Supreme court of the United States is
up against some knotty problems. Call
in the Boy Scouts. They have to be
experts in untying knots.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Brooks comet is now only forty-fve
million miles for the earth. Yet men
who can't see through woman's ways
will be able to see it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The Court of Appeals has decided
that a woman canot lawfully pay her
husbands debts in Georgia Another
inducement to matrimony has been
ruthlessly withdrawn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The Georgia colleges for boys and
girls are full to overlooking, Georgians
are eager to utilize their prosperity in
the education of their children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

The lady mayoress of Hunnewell,
Kansas. has put card playing undo" her
tan With the bridge whist fiends
Joined to the men her defeat is assured.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
A Likely Story.
Boston Transcript

(BOStOn TranSCTlpJJ
Judge-Prisoner, you were found
with this lantern, jimmy, screw-driver
and centre-bit in your possession.
What have you to say?
Prisoner-I'm an innocent otter
mobilist, Yer Honor. an that's me lamp
an repair kit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Prohibition is not the only issue. It
has never been decided whether Geor-
gia's treasury is bankrupt or walloN-
ing in unspent wealth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16
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STORIES
WORTH READING.
Would Catch 1t Later.

Indianapolis NeWs.)
An Indianapolis lad of wished t.
go fishing, but his mama refused t.
permit him to go near the water John
ny, nevertheless, slipped out and went
to Fall Creek, where he fshed for ar
hour or more. On his way back HON,
ne met neighbor, who wos surprised
to see Johnny carrying a fshpole.
Hello, Johnny" said the neighbor
Been fishing?"
Yes, sir" Johnny answered.
What did you catch?"
W-W-Why, haven't been home yet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-09-16

Emmett Shaw has entered the con-
gressional race He Announces that he
will limit his expenditures to $1,000.
That is not enough to elect Emmett.