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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

There is no single factor il agricul-
tural production on the average farm
that is of greater Importance than
good horse or mule power. This power
can usually be furnished more cheaply
by the production of needed animals in
that particular locality than by pur-
chasing them from remote localities.
In home production there is also the
added advantage of possessing animals
which are thoroughly acclimatized.
Therefore if you are the owner of a
good mare do not fail to breed her
either to a good stallion or good javk
If the mare is of the light type,
breed her to good stallion one of the
light breeds; and if Of draft type,
breed to draft stallion. The progency
of light mare bred to draft stallion
or draft mare to a light stallion is
usually nondescript that is not fitted
to any particular field and will not
command the price of either high
class light or high-class draft horse,
By the light type is meant horses of
the Standardized, Thoroughbred, Amer
lean Saddle, and similar breeds; by
the draft type is meant horses of the
Percheron, Belgian, Shire, Clydesdale,
and similar breeds. In breeding to a
Jack, mares of almost any kind may be
used if sound, the best mules, as a
rule, being produced from the mares
with the most weight and finish. The
production Of inferior animals of any
kind is seldom profitable.
The destruction of horses in the
countries now at war is enormous, and
when peace is declared and for many
years thereafter there will no doubt be
great demand for horses for agricul-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

Sleeping cars between Americas anc
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1O.49 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6:25 a. m
Connects at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between chi
rago. st.. Louis and Jackbonviiie on
seminole Limited leaving AmericuE
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americus for st. Louis and Chicago
y,o columbus and Birmingham at $3.50
o. m. r
For further information apply to J.
t uightower, Ticket Agent, Americas
John W. Blount, District Passenger
,,ocon Ga. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

The above rations are offered as
suggestions and will have to be alter
ed to suit conditions. If an animal is
not doing well and is thin in flesh add
more grain.
1t may be found desirable to feed ear
corn instead of shelled corn or corn
meal. The ear corn, if desirable, may
be ground and fed as corn-and-cob
meal.
For horses at light work the grain
in the above rations should be reduced
and the roughage increased in amount.
For wintering horses which have lit
tie, if any, work to do the foregoing
rations may be used, with the grain re-
duced one-half or three-fourths, or the
grain may be entirely eliminated if the
hay is of good quality and the horses
are easy keepers.
Salt should be provided SO that the
horse may have access to it daily.
Horses should OF be fed or watered
when they are hot. If horse comes
in very hungry it is better to allow
him to eat hay for half an hour before
he is given his grain. If he takes the
sharp edge off his appetite on hay he
will take more time to eat his grain
and will masticate it better. In hot
weather horses should be watered in
the morning, in the middle of the fore
noon, before and after their dinner,
and before and after their evening
meal.
If possible, after the horses have
finished their evening feed, they should
be turned out in lot where they can
roll and get water at will during the
night. This applies especially during
hot weather.
AS pointed out previously, the selec-
ton of ration and the general care of
horses depends quite largely on local
conditions, and if the reader will get in
touch with the county demonstration
agent the latter may be of consider
able assistance in advising the best
methods of handling the stock In case
there is not agent in your county,
write to your state agricultural expert
ment station for information regarding
the most economical rations to be fed
in your locality.
The following Farmers Bulletins
may be obtained free of charge by
writing to the Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. c.:
No. ITO. Principles of Horse Feeding
No. GIG. Breeds of Draft Horses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

l
the milk at that time is quite apt to
cause digestive disorders in the colt.
The foal should be allowed access to
the dams grain in order that it may
learn to eat as soon as possible. The
foal may be weaned at 6 months of age
and if it has previously been eating
grain, no great setback will occur.
The mare can usually be bred with
greater certainty of success on the
ninth day after foaling than at any
subsequent date.
Care of the Foal After Weaving.
AS exercise is of prime Importance
for the proper development of young
animals, the foal should have pasture
or a paddock in which to exercise. Ac-
cess to a barn or shed should be pro-
vided as a proptection against storms.
The feed of the foal may be similar
to that which the mare was receiving
before the foal was weaned. The wean-
ed foal should have 2 to 8 pounds of
of grain per day and what hay it will
eat. A grain mixture consisting of two
parts of ground oats, two parts of corn
meal, and one part of wheat bran, by
weight, may be fed. If oats and bran
are not available mixture consisting
of seven parts corn meal and one part
cottonseed meal may be substituted
All of the leguminous hays, if of good
quality, such as alfalfa, clober, and
cowpea hay, are good for the foal. AS
the foal becomes older a more liberal
grain ration should be provided. A
yearling foal to grow properly, will
need or pounds of grain per day in
addition to what hay will he eaten.
Feeding the Work Horses and Mules.
The selection of a ration for horses
and mules depends largely upon the
kinds of feed available, the prices of
the same, and the amount and charac-
ter of the work For 1000 or LOO
pound horse at moderate work daily
ration of from 10 to IL pounds of, grain
and from u to IA pounds of hay should
be ample. At light work the grain ra-
ton should be less, and at particularly
heavy work the amount of grain
should be increased. For all orse ~
moderate work weighing from 1000 to
LOO pounds the following rations will
be found satisfactory. These rations
are to be divided into three feeds.
Nearly one-half of the roughage should
be fed at night and the remainder d.
vided between the morning and noon
feeds. The grain may be divided into
three equal portions, to be fed morn
| ing, noon and night.
10 pounds oats.
14.pounds mixed hay bermuda, les
perdeza, etc..
or IL IL pounds ear corn or corn-and-
cob meal
IA pounds cowpea hay.
pounds shelled corn or corn meal
or 10 opunds ear corn or corn-and-cob
meal.
l pound of cottonseed meal.
10 pounds alfalfa hay.
quarts of molasses.
pounds shelled corn or 10 pounds
ear corn or corn-and-cob meal.
l IL pounds cottonseed meal.
IA pounds mixed hay bermuda, les.
, pedeza, etc..
pounds shelled corn or corn meal
or 1-2 pounds ear corn or Command
cob meal.
pounds gluten.
l IL pounds cottonseed meal.
pounds cowpea hay.
10 pounds corn stoyer.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County:
Before me came A. s. Johnson, cash.
Ter of DeSoto Banking Co., who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement ia a true condi-
ton of said bank, as shown by the
books of file in said bank.
A. s. JOHNSON,
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day OF December, 1914
q. S. FERGUSON.
N. P. & Ex.-Off. J. P.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

Statement of the Condition of the
DE SOTO BANKING co.,
Located at DeSoto, Ca, at the Close
of Business Dec. 4, 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14

Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in .....$ $4,000. 90
Undivided profits less cur
rent expenses, interest
and taxes paid ..L..... 1850
Individual deposits subject
to check ........... 6,74s.23
Time certificates ......... sSO.51
Cashiers checks ........ 1850
Bills payable including time
certificates representing
borrowed money ...... 100000
Total -. .$44,719.O4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14
HORSE AND MULE RAILS
ING IN THE SOUTH

EDITORS series special articles
of agriculture guide Southern
farmers the the modern
ae methods third article will
shortly
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C.of(1a.Ry.
1.-THE Right Way"

Current Schedules, Corrected to Data
Central Tine
From Savannah, Augusta
Atlanta and Macon 49, 7:S0 . u
From Columbus and in
termediate points ...,...*12:S0 0 n
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
6OmSIy '.'.s's.'..sI.s 4Us4S N
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ................* 2:05. p ~
From Atlanta and Macon 2:10 p n
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon Co.'s S:20.a.R
From Columbus and in
termediate points .......! 7:10 N
From Columbus and in
termediate points ...... !IO:OO m
From Albany and Jack
5onVllle .s.......'''.''. SsSS I'M
From Albany .............* sass Q n
TRAINS DEPART.
For Macon, Augusta and
Savannah .............." S:SS =
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart Troy and
Montgomery ............" b:SS u
For Albany, Dothan,
LockhaTt Troy and
Montgomery ..........." Sale p a
For Macon and Atlanta. S:O0 p I'd
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta ..."1O:4S p m
for Columbus - S:4s p -
For Columbus ,...........i $500 o n
For Columbus. Birming-
ham and Chicago ....... $500 m
For Albany ............'s TsV
For Albany and Jackson
v,,,o ..........1e 1880 . Nd
.Daily Except Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-14
DON'T Waste money

buying Chri >tmas gifts that are of no practical
use to anybody. The tendency of the times is
more and more towards giving useful presents.
1t is surprising how many articles you will find
in well selected hardware stock, that make at
tractive and useful presents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
RANDOM NOTES AND GOSSIP
OF PEOPLE HERE AND THERE
Socety Diversions During the Summer SeasonCoege Set
Occupies the Center of the Stage-Partie for Younger
Folk-Prospective Events-Comments on Matters of
Feminine Interest-An Announcements Notes
BY MYRTLE MILES

I That is the reason that every new
fashion is designed originally for tht
demi-monde of Paris
The speaker, herself clad in unosten-
tatious white, asserted that American
women are clothes mad, and that no
where else is seen the same elaborate
over-dressing save among the declasse
women abroad.
Throughout Europe" she continued
THE women of high nobility and social
position are like wrens compared with
these cockatees of the half world. 1t
is an unpleasant thought that 1t is the
latter who set the standard which our
fashionable women follow with native
ability"
Mrs. Burdett declared that commerce
is another arbiter of fashions. The
speaker gave especial emphasis to her
next statement 1.-THE following of such
dictation causes foolish women to eat
their hearts out with longings they
cannot afford to crafty; leads to un-
happiness; the ruination of homes and
the bartering of virtue itself"
Mrs. Burdette said that women
should determine for themselves what
then stick to that style. American
women are too Independent. too indi-
vidual, she admitted, to be content with
a national costume.
mo one thing today in woman's
life more saps her strength. time.
means and nervous vitality, than the
lion that guards every
event of daily life in the form of the
questions: What shall 1 wear? How
shall it be made" and How shall it
be paid for?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
CLUB WOMEN
TALK OF "CLOTHES"

Al the recent convention of the Cen
eral Federation of Womens clubs in
Chicago, which was attended bySMrs.
Haley of this city and others who are
well known in Birmingham, the sub
ject of woman's dress was discussed at
at considerable length Mrs. Robert j.
considerable length. Mrs. Robert j.
Burdette of Pasadena, Cal, wife of the
lecturer, and herself quite we'll known
here through several visits, advanced
some interesting ideas. She said:
With forbidden knowledge came
Inconsistencies, and with self-con-
sc1ousness came the sense of shame and
the protective garment-and thus did
the transgressions of our first parents
cover all future generations with n
blanket mortgage of clothes which we
are paying off with heavy interest.
Whether clothes were first worn as
an ornamental covering or for protec-
ton matters little, for we seem even
to this day to consider the first OF
prime Importance. No matter If the
neck be exposed nearly to the waist
line and the limbs nearly half way tt
the knees, if only the style be fol
lowed. health and suggestiyeness are
lost sight of in the craze to be in fash
ion.
Miss Frace Hutchins, costume de-
signer of Columbia university, says the
morals of woman are read in her
gowns. and that slovenly dress indi-
Gates her moral traits; that the woman
who is addicted to extreme styles is
sure to be an extremist in everything
else. But she adds she does not be-
lieve that every woman who wears
immoral clothes is necessarily immoral
She rather believes that a large per
cent of them recklessly and relentless
~ follow prevailing fashions without
knowing why.
AS the fashions are today, a WON
an would have to design nearly every
thing for herself if she would not
wear immoral clothes. The reason is
plain enough: Fashions, especially
French fashions, are not designed foi
good women. They will not spend
enough money TO suit the merchants
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
MISS SELINE ROUNTREE
ENTERTAINED IN MOBILE

Miss Selene Rountree of Birmingham
since accompanying Miss Damaris Smith
home the first of the week. has been the
delightful inspiration for several delight
full little parties among the younger set
notes the Register
On Thursday night she was rendered
an automobile party, the ride being en-
| Joyed to Neshota, after (which the crowd
were invited to the home of DIR. and Mrs.
Scale Harris where they enjoyed an in
formal dance, being refreshed with Fruit
ola by Mrs. Harris. Those participating
| in this delightful evening were: Miss Sc
lene Rountree and Bonnie Forcheimer,
Miss Damaris Smith and Robert Spots
wood, Miss Josephine Harris and Lee
Bouton, Miss Martha Webb and S. G.
Neuberger. Jr.; Miss Margaret H. Jones
and Joe Sands, with BoylSn Boone, Jr.,
and Scale Harris. Jr., as stays
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23

Midsummer weather came early this
season and so has plunged Birming-
ham into the state of social apathy
that usually does not exist until early
July. Except for the gayety of the col
lege set there would be little cheer
fulness on the social horizon. Bridge
still has its quiet devotees, meeting in
groups of one or two tables, and dane
ing-also in quiet way-ls more pop
ular than summer time has ever seen it,
Baseball continues the favorite pas
time of a large element of summer
stay-at-homes. Many make point of
never missing a game. There is the
semi weekly auction dansant conducted
by Miss Curtis at the old Pearson
place, which also attracts its devotees,
both of the dance and of cards. And out
at West Lake twice a week there is
a dance which oftentimes is attended
by automobile parties from town who
enjoy the ride through the torch
lighted woods, the rustic appearance
of the pavilion and the excellence of
the dance music. Sometimes there are
as many as six or eight parties from
Birmingham as well as a goodly num-
Der of Bessemer people attending the
Tuesday and Friday evening affairs.
In Birmingham and in Montgomery
golf has created furore this summer.
When you meet friend whose once
milk white skin has been your envy,
and note that her face and neck are
burned a fierce angry red or brown, it
is unnecessary to ask If she has been
10 the shore; she is possibly having
her first lessons in golf, for the throng
of first-rate players has been aug
mented this season by an army of be-
ginners, and there is no enthusiasm
like golf enthusiasm.
The lake out at Roebuck Springs is
becoming more and more popular as
the season advances. There are few
chances for the swimmer to enjoy life
in Birmingham during the very hot
weather; so a dip In the lake is con-
sidered a blessed opportunity. There is
often a jolly party out at the club,
many of the golfers joining in the
aquatic pleasures for an hour during
the afternoon.
An occasional little party at one of
the clubs adds to the sociability of the
stay at homes and there are frequent
small gatherings at the Newspaper
club or one of the new hotels at mid
day or during the tea hour in the even
ing. The hotel up on Shades mountain
is a rendezvous for scores of clever lit
tie weekend parties who enjoy the
Saturday night dance, and a goodly
number are also going to Cook Springs
and Blount so that even more of a
change may be had
Birmingham as a summer resort is
not altogether perfect, but there are
many pleasures in store for those
whose enforced stay in town can be
made a period of relaxation and much
real comfort
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
BERRY MCDONALD
ENGAGEMENT COMMENT

In announcing the engagement of a
Birmingham couple, the Montgomery Adj
vertiser Sunday made the following COM
ment:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carson Mcdonald
of Birmingham announce the engagement
of their daughter Aleta, to Mr.. William
Andrew Berry, the marriage to take place
July Is.
to many friends
The bride-eleet is a charming young
woman, and is related to the Mcdonald
family of central and south Alabama
Her father was a member of the leg
islature from Jefferson county. Mr.. Berry
is a graduate of Howard college, Bir-
mingham, and is a prominent insurance
man of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23

Did it indicate any especial displeasure
or disgust
Simple amazement and interest-the in
terest you see on the face of man VINO
stands as I said before the cage of curious
| animals at circus he had not noticed be-
fore.
The priests face wore the expression of
one who dwells far from the city's wicked
ness and vice.
He stood thoughtfully considering the
| "fgurine."
ANYBODY with Imagination might have
fancied that the simpering thing must
have desired to evade his studious inter-
est.
Before eyes yelling such spiritual truths
the wax lady's" artifcialty and world
liness must have wanted to shrink far,
far away.
unmindful-
OF every passerby. the young priest
stood gazing. wondering speculating-no
doubt.
Finally
It seemed to occur to him what the
wax lady" represented
This dressed-up "fgurine," with her
scarcity of clothes and her lack of grace,
but supposed to be the glass of fashion
and the mold of FORM was put In the
show window for the human woman to
pattern herself after If she could.
This Partisan "get-up' was the dernier
cri in clothes style fashion, that women
are selling their very souls for today
This thought seemed to permeate the
Iaesthetic young priests mind
Presently
He turned fro mthe "hgurine" and
He turned from the 'fgurine' and
shy looks as If he feared that some one
had seen him standing fefore the "show
| window"
| Hidden by the doorway for a moment,
| he slipped in and watched the throngs
pass. and pass, and pass
Suddenly
| He left the place,
! And turning back.
Retraced his steps up the street.
| And
| A moment more you could see him
vending his way with bowed head toward
the uncrowned section of the city, per-
haps to some nearby church or cathedral
to mediate, to wonder, to try to ex-
plain to himself what life and its curious
| intricacies meant.
] Who knows?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
KENNEDY-FIELDS
WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of Mrs. Florence Fields
and Mr. Leon Kennedy of Quinton took
place Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Taylor, in Pratt City. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.
p. McGlawn in the presence of few
relatives and friends.
The house was decorated for the oc-
casion in ferns and roses, an improvised
altar having been built in the parlor.
Mrs. Fields was attended by Miss Della
Taylor as maid of honor. Miss Katie
Bailey as bridesmaid and Mr.. Kennedy S
best man was Mr.. Carl Kent.
The brides wedding gown was of white
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
RECEIVING PARTY FOR
MISS SWIFTS TEA

Complimenting her attractive guests,
Miss Martha Porter Miss Adele Weisman
and Miss Mary Parker, Miss Lucille Swift
will be hostess this Afternoon in Norwood
at tea.
Those whom the hostess has asked to
receive with her are: Miss Frances
Bailey, Miss Lorraine Hyromemus, Miss
Sara Collins, Miss Leone Krauss. Miss
Margaret Lassiter Miss Margaret Crit
fifth, Miss Eva Goodwin, Miss Geraldine Nc
Cormack, Miss Madeline and Miss Evelyn
Westmoreland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
THE WYNN HOUSE PARTY

Miss Kathryn Wynn and Albert NJ.
Wynn will entertain number of Birming-
ham young people at their country home
in Talladega county at house party dur
ing the next two weeks. Among those
leaving Tuesday morning are Miss Do
rothy Vernon, Miss Lillian Jenkins, Miss
Emily Gordy, Miss Mary Krauss, Miss
Veranelle Batson, Miss Violet Tyler Miss
Kathryn Wynn, Mr. Robert Steadham.
Mr.. Hoffford Todd, Mr.. James Childers,
Mr.. Forsythe Gordy, Mr.. Wesley West
moreland Mr.. Albert Burlington, Mr..
Douglass Stockham and Mr.. Albert NJ.
WYNN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
SoiIed level and Silk

II have cute. little japanese signet
ring which has three small diamonds in
It, My ring is getting soiled. How can
7 clean 1t? Clear hot water will not do it.
I also would like to know the best way
to clean crepe silk? To settle an areu-
ment with friend, which color is GUS
tomary for a baby boy. blue or pink.
'KATHERINE c.
Get the finest emery dust you can find
and half fill a small bag with it. Put
the ring into this and shake the bag up
and down violently many times The fric-
ton will polish the stones. To clean the
silk wash in gasoline. taking care to have
no artificial light near, or if 1t be fast
colored wash in a good lukewarm suds OF
old CASTLE soap. Rinse In clear, tepid
CONTINUED on Page ElevenD
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Render Decision on Passes

Washington, June 22.-Railroads are moi
liable for injury to interstate employees
or members of their families riding on
rasses which contain stipulations that
the passenger assumes all risk while be-
ing SO transported. The supreme court
today so decided. and held that a pass Is
not to be regarded as part of the COM
pensation for which the employee works
hut is In reality free and subject to
any conditions the railroad may i'm
pose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
Instructions in Tennis

Can you help me? What l should like
and appreciate is a book with all the
details and instructions about the game of
tennis. Is this too much to ask for? If
any of the readers have the above mem
toned which they have no use for I
sould be glad to call for 1t or pay postage
Also, will you please tell me the mean
ing of my name, which is 'Jennie?
OK"
Referred. Jennie is the pet name of
Jane" and identical with JOAN
Joan is the feminine of John" signify
ing ''the gracious gift of God
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-23
JUNIOR LEAGUE
is ENTERTAINED

The Junior Epworth league of the First
Methodist church was entertained last
week in Norwood by Mrs. Batson who
had arranged a delightful programme.
1t was tacky party" en- masque, and
number of clever costumes were seen.
Dainty refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the evening. About 45
young people We're present