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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10

ing few thousand votes to win. 1t
requires a good deal of spirit to put up
battle of this nature and it takes a
strong will to be cheerful loser. but
we are sure that this is the way the
candidates feel who did rot win.
The contest was conducted under
the management OF the w. C. Potts
Contest Company of Grand Rapids,
Michigan. one of the best known and
most reliable firms in the business
Their local representative, Mr.. Brad
w. Caaffin who had charge of the Re-
cord contest. gave every con estant
fair and impartial treatment and con-
Quoted fair and square campaign in
every way.
Everybody was satisfied with the
way the count was conducted and IT, e
work of the board Of judges. who
proved to be experts. With the help
of the adding machine, they went
through the task in a thorough
and businesslike manner and are to be
congratulated for the dispatch with
which it was done.
The result of the contest will make
a number of people happy for some
time to come and they will have cause
to remember the efforts of the Central
Record in their behalf The Record
desires to thank the contestants and
their friends for the interest taken and
the good work which has been done in
adding to the subscription list. 1t
sincerely regrets that it is not able to
tgive prizes to all who took part in the
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Rotundity of Earth.

We are assured by competent author
ity that Thales of Miletus taught that
the earth was of globular form so
early as $40 B. c. Pythagoras demon
strated from the varying attitudes of
the stars that the earth must be round.
Aristarchus of Samos maintained that
the earth turned on its own axis and
revolved about the sun, which doctrine
was held by his contemporaries as so
absurd and revolving that the philos-
opher nearly lost his life B. c. go.
The wisdom Of the ancients was, OF
course. lost sight of in the darkness of
the middle ages" and it took Galilei
and Copernicus to restore the old
knowledge to the world.-New York
American.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Farm Water Supply,

through should be warning to every
man handling stock I'm any cOnsidera-
BILE numbers to establish thoroughly
reliable water supply. says the Kansas
Farmer. A thoroughly dependable
water supply is IN absolutely essential
VI every good live stock farm. 1t
would seem that the tendency has been
zoo much in the past TO depend upon
luck or circumstances in great many
cases to supply water for cattle and
other stock.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Gard OF Thanks.

Had | been allowed TO choose from
the prizes offered in the recent Central
Record contest, would have chosen
the handsome diamond ring which
was awarded, and l am fully aware OF
the fact that | possess it only through
the untiring efforts Of my many friends
and desire TO thank them all for tn n
kindly assistance.
Lille May Sutton.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Honor Roll.

Below is the honor roll for Sept. at
the Lawson school. The efficient teach
er being Miss Anna Holtzclaw.
Primary Grad,-Ebbie B. Lawson,
w. H. Furr Jr., Foster Napier.
1st Grade-Lillian Sutton.
End Grade-Curtis Robins, Wesley
Miller.
3rd Grade Easter Hammons, Lizzie
Mae Fam, Lee Robins.
4th Grade-Alex Wooten, Beulah Ed
ward, Azile Elan.
9Th Characteristic Lawson. Essie
Ballard.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Appreciated Letter From A Popular Con.
testant.
testant.

Buena Vista, KY, Oct. 6, 1918.
Editor Central Record.
Lancaster, KY.
l want to thank you for the beauti-
ful ring which | received in the recent
contest; also to express through your
paper my appreciation of the valuable
assistance given me by my friends.
Although | did not receive ore of the
first prizes | feel amply repaid for any
efforts put into it.
The Record is our most highly ap-
preciated paper and have tried to en-
large your subscription list that others
may enjoy it too.
Very sincerely,
Ruth Ruble Lane.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
The Womans Club
edited By The Womans Club

The Woman's Club Library announc-
es that one hundred books have just
been received, including those already
in the library, there are now about
six hundred to select from.
The library will open Friday Oct. 10th
at 2:30 O'Clock. Membership cards on
sale at library, S1.O0 emitting any one
member of a family to draw a book
each week for one year; other new
books will be added from time to time.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Can't Play "Hookey"

The Messenger is requested to call
attention of both parents and pupils to
the fact that truant law viii be closely
enforced in this city. Better see that
tn urchins are in school and thus save
trouble. -Danville Messenger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10
Gard OF Thanks.

] desire to extend my sincere thanks
to my legion of friends in Lancaster,
Garrard county and elsewhere who as
sisted me so literally in the recent
Contest which enabled me to secure
the beautiful pony and cart, and l as
sure them one and all that my graft
tude is not exceeded by the pleasure
of having the prize.
Joseph Cabell Ramsey.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10

l am truly grateful to my hosc of
friends who came so nobly to my as
sistance in the Record contest just
closed and by their help assisted me in
securing one of the handsome prizes
offered. 1 shall ever be thankful to
them all.
Judith James Daniels.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10

l am the proud possessor of a hand
some diamond ring, one of the prizes
offered by the Central Record in their
Contest recently held, which | was
only enabled to secure through the
persistent and kindly efforts of my
friends, and take this means of ex-
pressing my sincere gratitude to each
and every one of them.
Lille E. Jones.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10

an. Peck's wife leads him a rathe,
merry gait. fancy"
'Oh, yes. When he was counting hel
he told her one day she looked pretty
when she was angry, and now it has
got to be habit"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-10-10

Nearly one-fOurth of the Guern-
sey cows or he;fers which have late
ly made high records of milk or
butter fat production are owned in
Wisconsin. and almost without ex-
ception the owners are members Of
cooperative county breeders asso-
Citations which. with the aid of Pro-
fessor George c. Humphrey OF the
College of Agriculture Of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. have been
formed in their respective districts.
One Of the best monthly records
was that Of TaylOr's Cream Cup.
owned by c. c. Allen of Kenosha
This COW in one month produced
1,595 pounds of milk which yielded
S262 pounds of butter fat. or the
equivalent of $3.50 pounds of butter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
SITUATIONS WANTEO-MALE.
SPECIAL RATES for Situa-
finn Wanted ads lines l tina.


10c; 8 times zoe Z times. 40c.
POSITION WANTED by first class
meat cutter; fifteen years experience;
in or out Of Atlanta. Address F. e.
G., Box so, care Georgian.
EXPERT win keep set of books requir-
ing two hours daily. Address X E,
Box 490, care Georgian.
WANTED-A position as travelling
salesman by man 81 years old; have
thirteen years experience in general
merchandise; can give the best of ref
erence as to habits and character; not
afraid Of york; any line considered;
would prefer meats, groceries, -four,
hay can get the orders. Address
Z. VI. H, care Georgian.
WANTED Situation by a man with
eight years experience IN general
merchandise, good references. Address
w. S, l04 North lawn street
GOOD all-round young office man de-
sires to make a change Personal In
terview solicited. Address F. NJ. c., care
Georgian.
EXPERIENCED steno-bookkeeper de-
sires position with large concern;
present position not permanent; refer
ences furnished. Address l.. NJ c.,
care Georgian.
CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
USE FOR RESULTS


SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE.
ANTEDSPosition BY a reliable col
ored woman as cook. Apply SIS Pied
mont avenue.
COMPETENT, experienced stenogra-
pher wishes employment whole or
part Of time Prefer light position; sal
airy IN proportion Mrs. H. 231 South
Pryor.
DO YOU WANT a bright young, COM
petent stenographer? II SO. call West
EXPERIENCED stenographer wants
position; am now employed, but wish
to make change: willing to begii. On
moderate salary. Address Miss Erma
GODDARD. Barnesville. Ga.
WANTED-Position as experienced
hotel or boarding house help, or
chambermaid, or diningroom help; will
ing to leave city. Address C. H.. 154
Hilliard st
COLORED girl wishes work as maids
place. 26S N. Butler.
DESIRE a position as experienced maid
or nurse. Call 126 r. Cain St, or ad
dress Mayoler Bailey, 126 2. Cain St
EXPERIENCED COOK wants place at
once; viii room on lot; salary S.. 10
Butler St r. w. II.
COLORED woman, experienced cook.
wants position; will live on lot M. b.
R, Ito Butler St
MRS. CLYDE THOMPSON wants posi-
ton as housekeeper Can take care
OF as much as two or three ohiidren.
Good references Address So Barlow
street.
Situation as cook. Can give
best of references. Address S4s Ira
street.
AN EXPERIENCED young lady ste
nographer desires position. Phone Ivy
4742-J or Ivy 407S.
EXPERIENCED young lady stenogra-
pher desires position Phone Main
5292-J.
A COMPETENT COOK wants a Job at
once; can do most all kinds OF cook
ing Wants room on the lot. Call or
write 2o2 West Mitchell street.
WANTED-An experienced lady ste
nographer wishes position. Am en-
ployed at present but want to make a
change. Life insurance office preferred.
Can give references II desired. Salary
$40 per month. Address Box 31S. An
derson, g. c.
RELIABLE. Intelligent colored woman
wants work as maid or will cook for
small family I am clean, trustworthy
and honest Can give city references.
Want room on lot. Call Ivy S34-J.
DREssMAkINo-DREssMAkERs.
FIRST-CLASS dressmaker would like a
few engagements at your home Phone
Ivy 635S-J.
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE
AND FEMALE.
IF YOU WANT frst-class houseclean-
ing call Ivy S0s2.
austNEss OppoRTtNITIEa
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

ANTFD-Salesman good, actlVe
young man to assist IN the bankrupt
fire liuuidation located at 20 w Mitch
eli st. Apply to Mrs. F. o. Watson at
once.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
RAILWAY, SCHEDULES;
sOUTHERN RAILWAY.
opREMIER CARRIER OF THE
SOUTH"

,PR1vAL AND DEPARTURE OF
p.ssENGER TRAINS. ATLANTA
Til. following schedule figures are
.,thlsbed only as information. and are
,ot guaranteed:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

More of Madame Cavalieri's
beauty secrets will be revealed
as usual in next Sundays Amer
lean. The famous prima donna
will give her readers some sensi-
BILE advice which will help them
to do their homework without
becoming ugly,
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-An office boy In a bank.
must have good references. ADDRESS
d q RnN 1702
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

FOR RENTAL elegantly fur
nished, steam-heated room;
private family. Phone Ivy 2999-J.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

experience in printing office: a boy
from the country preferred. Write or
wire Apply at once. Atlanta Paper
Co, corner Moore street and Georgia
Da i1uray
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-More colored men prepare
as sleeping car porters and train por-
ters: no experience necessary. II you
wish position near Atlanta write Tor
information. Inclose stamp. Inter
Railv-~~. care Georgian.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

SETTLED couple will rent half OF
home: three rooms; completely fur
nished for light housekeeping; TO couple
without children. Best of references
given and required Phone Ivy $50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WE HAVE openings for ten lot sales
men to sell improved lots in Druid
Hills and Peachtree section, on easy
terms. A hustler can earn from $3.50
per month upward. Address Lot Sales
man." Box 49, care Georgian.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-R Reliable colored woman to
do general Homework in small fam
fly References required. Phone Ivy
4l60-J or call at 81 Myrtle street; room
on lot If desired.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
TEACHERS WANTED.

- TEACHERS WANTED. ---.
SCHOOLS needing teachers ana teach
ers desiring schools should write us.
! To schools we make no charge for our
charge Address Department R-4, Clan
ton & Webb. Managers, Rhodes Build
ing, Atlanta. Ga.
TEACHERS W Mt z d - Especially
principals and assistants. Fosters
Teachers Agency, GIG Third National
Bank Bldg, Atlanta, Ga
PICTURE PLAYS.
WRITE MOVING PICTURE PLAYS.
WE SHOW YOU HOW. We are in the
film business, thus know how to crit
icise. Write us, Al Bartlett Film Co.,
Rhodes Bldg.
AGENTS AND statesmen WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED-Both ladies and
gentlemen; 100 per cent profit; hustler
can make from $3.50 to SIS day; some
thing new. Apply 101s Auburn Ave.
rooms 51-52
WANTED-0ne or two Al stock sales
men for established proposition Of
highest class Address. with reference
and experience, L., Box 6S4, care Geor-
gian.
Ak AGENT TO SELL MAPS-Others
are making IS pei, day You can do
the same. We teach you how. Crops
good; prices high. Now is the time to
Is
Temple Court, Atlanta, Ca
AGENTS-Our article sells on sight,
1907 profit You risk nothing on your
first order Pole Distributing Company,
IS Park Place New York.
AGENTS wanted to sell a new book,
wonders of Providences," great
record of Gods faithfulness in dealing
With The people Of all classes; $50 pages;
price, SIPS. We pay agents so per cent
commission. Hopkins Book Concern.
Atlanta. Ga.
THREE MEN who viii work; $40 a
week and up. 1920 Gambler Building.
EXPERIENCED lot salesman for high
class North Side subdivision. w. T.
Martin, S1s Empire Building,
PORTRAIT AGENTS-Send YOUR work
direct to artist and get better work.
We get order out on time. Prices TO
suit your trade. Stevens Bros. SO Wey-
man avenue, Atlanta.
WE HAVE openings for ten lot sales
men to sell improved lots in Druid
terms. A hustler can earn from $3.50
per month upward. Address Lot Sales
man." Box 10, care Georgian.
WANTED-Agent everywhere to ham
die fast selling necessities; make 80 70,
SIS daily. Write for catalogue and I'd
Mfg Co, Dept. g. Atlanta, Ca.
SPECIALITY SALESMEN-How does
$500 per month sound to you? II you
have made good selling pianos, scales,
typewriters, books. adding machines, In
surance, stocks and bonds, automobiles
or other lines where creative salesman
ship is essential then you can get q
permanent contract with leading real
estate firm operating only in high-class
Atlanta o property, which VIII >, pay
plies confidential. Address Future, Box
los, care Georgian.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

EXPERIENCED stenographer wants
position; am now employed, bu, wish
to make change: willing to begin On
moderate salary. Address Miss Erma
GODDARD, GAINESVILLE. Ga
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
HOTELS.
Stag Hotel S.'ii 4 = Es'S s:i3

ALL KINDS Of American and Chinese
dishes. TN Alabama street. Hoey
NJ. Vow, Mgr
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
Help wANrEo-FEMALE

W1NTEDC1n experienced COOK and a
laundress. Apply at once, Major d.
Baker. Fort Mcpherson. Phone Main
2062.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-Position as experienced
hotel or boarding house help, or
chambermaid, or diningroom help; will
ing to leave city. Address c. H. 1874
Hilliard St
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED, LOCO WIVES-To put "rac-
co. Farnish on their furniture and
tsocdwork Applied with a cloth. Dries
" to hours. soc bottles, quarts,
ssAons. Elkin Drug Company
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-White nurse to live IN house
and look after child. Apply Is West
Twelfth St.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTFD-At once, good bushelman
and presser. Apply 10 fosl AAlioi'
Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
PERSONAL

MIS- KS z. SCOTT HENDERSON'S HOME
pies and blackheads cured: face neck
ana Dust developing, manicuring and
shampooing; all kinds of hair work
zone, everything up to date 1 manu-
guaranteed. Special calls and death
cans solicited; shrouding and assisting
me me undertaken. Phone Ivy 1895. 17S-A
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
oERSONAL

"-aNTED-Those who recognize Work
~ aF for the orphans to remember the
~ destitute children cared for by the
oe2rga Industrial Home, located at Ma
Wh Ca. This home is worthy. sup
ported entirely by free-will contribu-
'sohs. and needs your help.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

DO YOU WANT a bright young, COM
petent stenographer? II so. cali West
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-Good cook; room on lot.
Apply No. 6 West Fort Mcpherson.
Captain H G. Hobbs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10
WANTED-LADY CLERK:
ONE HAVING EXPERIENCE
IN STATIONERY STORE PRE-
FERRED. ADDRESS R. l. c.,
P. 0. BOX NO. 1920.

WANTED-Young women and girls de-
string attractive positions Welfare Of
operators and clerks closely supervised
by the company; their conduct on the
premises carefully guarded by matron,
woman supervisors and chief operator,
who have complete control over the re-
firing and operating rooms. Short train
ing course for those Inexperienced; sal
airy paid while learning. Salary in
creased upon being transferred to oper-
ating force and for those becoming ef-
fcient, Increased as they become
worthy, with opportunities for ultimate
advancement to SIS per month. Refer
ences proving the standing Of the appli-
cant essential. Those having educa-
tionaI advantages preferred. Lunch
room and comfortable retiring rooms
provided with several hundred Carnegie
Library books for the convenience of
the operators. Matron and trained
nurse in attendance. Apply $3.50 to 5,
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company Training School, rs Auburn
avenue.
YANTED-F1fty teachers at once;
Georgia schools; good salaries. Regis
ter Teachers Agency. Register. Ca
CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

FOR RENI-TO couple, furnished bed
room, with use OF parlor and kitchen;
S12 per month Inman Park. Is De-
Gress avenue. Atlanta phone 312l-A
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

SPERET ,AFFaitTt6ssd IN bv your fTai 6wd
corsetiers. Phone
G0RSETS Ivy $3.50.
YET THE TRUTH about Hell. What is
Where is it? Who's going
WWeres loo Zada NJ Magnuson, %
~asly Ave. New Haven, Conn.
CONTINUED - SExT coLumN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-10

WANTED-100 STUDENTS.
TO STUDY shorthand and typewriting;
no tuition until position IS secured;
brief relka bic system: an opportunity
for those with limited means; offer open
TO everybody. Write at once address
ing Modern Shorthand School, Atlanta,
The Detroit times., 1913-07-30
tOSecure
...Votes...

Besides subscriptions, daily ballot good
for certain amount of votes will be published in The Times
Every daily ballot will be limited and must be in The Times
office before the expiration of the date printed thereon
Candidates restricted getting votes sub
scripons in their particular districts but may
subscriptions any part of the United States and,
accompanies the order, votes will be issued.
Candidates competing with candi-
dates in another district The division
herewith is to equaze competition that candidate
may have equal chance to win.
than four months.
Ballots be bought They be obtained only by
subscribing and preparing subscription to The Times by
cutting daily ballots from the Paper.
To insure being counted all ballots must be neatly trim
med uniform size. and sent in flat do roll the ballots
sending them write the top ballot the total
Der package be that your
is plainly written
By the filing of votes all contestants accept and
agree to all conditions.
Votes once candidate
to the credit of another.
Subscriptions will be taken for longer period than
two years in advance.
The Times will not recognize promises either written
or verbal made by agents. solicitors contrary
the published rules and regulations governing the contest
In case any of the prizes offered the candi
dates tied will receive prizes of equal value
The right reserved to cancel reject the of
candidate any understaement Of proven by per-
son who may question the candidates age.
Any question that may will be settled by The
Eroit Times and it's decision will be final
No votes will be issued subscription payments made
direct to it's agents. unless request for
lis made at the time of payment.
tho riob 70 odd +ba
The Detroit times., 1913-07-30
VOTING CONTEST Conducted by The Detroit Times
The Third
Thing to Do

AS soon as you are nominated,
see your friends; get them to give
you their subscription to The De-
troit Times; the vote scale will
be found in this issue. Send or
bring all subscriptions to Tho
Contest Department of The
Times, together with the proper
remittance, and upon receipt of
same, votes will be issued. Once
you get started, do not get dis
couraged. Never pay any atten-
ton to how many votes someone
else may tell you they have to
their credit; always look after
yourself and your candidate and
thereby set good example to
the other candidates.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-30
The Fourth
Thing to Do

AS soon as you have secured
one subscription, 60 after an
other in your spare time. Re.
member this is vacation time and
you will have lots of time to see
all your friends. If you are do
ing some work now, this contest
business need not interfere with
your regular work. However, if
you were to spend all your time
for the next few weeks doing
nothing else but securing SUBJ
scriptions to The Detroit Times,
the reward for your efforts would
quite suffice to pay you many
times over. Think what wonder
full profit should be yours and
how happy you will be should
you win one of the first prizes
consisting of a Fine Shetland
Pony and cart, fully equipped.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-12-13
The Poets Ranknot,s.

In "The Tragedy of Isabella H." 1t i~
said that the unfortunate Spanish
queen. blessed with generous impulses.
was exceedingly charitable Unfortu.
nately she had no notion OF the value
of money and would want to 1--WE away
sums out OF all proportion To the oc.
casion. Once the queen bad command.
Ell a large grant in aid to man Of let
tiers and the steward, in order TO give
Der a just idea OF its magnitude. decid.
ed 10 present the donation in the form
OF many bapknotes Of small value
enough OF them 10 paper the walls OF
the boudoir Isabella was startled-she
would never have belle, ed she said.
that there were so mnny ban knOtes in
the world BIT no matter she con
GUIDED Since banknotes are so easy
to get, it is quite proper to send the
poor poet plenty of them"