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Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04

HIDES WANTED-The highest cash
prices paid for horse and COW hides.
w. C. JONES.
After June first, the Library hours
will be- Tuesdays, 7 to $50 P. M;
Fridays, Z to $50 P. M; Saturdays, 8
to 5 P. M.
Now is the time to have that summer
suit cleaned and pressed. The highest
class work only; also Panama and Felt
hats cleaned.
ROBERT B. JONES.
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04

We have stored SO TRUCK and
BASKETS for SALE in any
QUANTITY. Phones 5, Al and 4S.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04

Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
J. C. GREEN.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
at an times w. C. JONES. )
Middletown transcript., 1914-07-04

lTHn TRANgoaFT sI00 per Ysar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

SOME RED CROSS SEAL
FIGURES.

Few people have any coDcep-
ton Of the magnitude Of the
Red Cross Christmas Seal Cam
paign. Here are few figures
that will show what gigantic
movement this Is. Already Ill.,
100000 seals have been printed
and practically that entire num-
Der distributed to agents in al
most every state in the Union.
Probably 100000 more will
be needed. Advertising circulars.
posters. cards. etc. to the num-
her Of several million. have been
distributed. 1t is estimated that
the army Of paid and volunteer
workers engaged in selling seals
numbers we'll over 100000. The
advertising and publicity donat-
ed to the campaign amounts to
several hundred thousand dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

Mr.. Bob Wilson, of Cobb, spent a
few days with his sister, Mrs. Aleck
Duncan, recently.
Mr.. S. A. Wilson has returned to his
home at Simpsonville, S. c., after sew
'eral months spent here, looking after
his business.
Mesdames Hugh and John Fergu-
son, Ham West and Walter Herring
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
De Soto
tations.
Especial to Tir0es-Recorder.)

tSpeclal 10 III es-hecoluel')
DE SOTO, Dec. 11.-Rev. Charles
Carter, of Ellaville, filled his regular
appointment here both Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Mrs. w. F. Bartlett has returned to
her home at Oakfeld after several
days spent with her sister, Mrs. John
w. Miller.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
AMERICAS COTTON MARKET
Americas, Ga, Dec. IL.

ICUbJ Ud.I
The cotton market is quoted today
as follows:
Good middling ga to &c.
Middling, to lac.
Low middling 5 IA to S lie.
The future market broke perceptibly
this morning, showing a sharp de-
cline with December at $50 and Jan
uary at 1902 cents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-Rooms, with or with
out board; or can arrange for light
housekeeping. w. T. Weekly, SOL
Spring st. ll-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
spent Friday in Americas.

spent Friday in Americas.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen johnson spent
the weekend in Cordele.
Mrs. Bruce Boutwell, visited friends
in Americas last Friday.
Messrs. Eshton Howe and Walter
Herring were business visitors to
Americas last Friday.
Mesdames Gus Luke and VIM. Smith
went to Americas shopping Friday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Ferguson were
the guests of relatives here Theirs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hooks and
daughter, of Cobb, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bagley Sunday.
Mrs. John Pollock spent Friday
morning in Americas.
Messrs. Clyd Harp and Boutwell,
were business visitors to Americas re-
Gently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
Moderate Decline at New Orleans.
NV Associated PreSsl

(By Associated Press.)
NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 11.-Al-
though apparently pointing to the
largest crop of cotton on record, the
governments estimate of the yield
caused moderate decline in the price
of futures here. The most active
months losing II to IS points in the
first half hour after the report came
cut. Traders figured that the estimate
indicated a commercial crop of from
16, 100000 to 16,SOO,OO0 bales as COM
pared with the record crop of $780,
900 bales in 1911. Making allowance
for weights the estimates pointed to a
commercial crop which includes lint
ers of about 100000 bales. The es-
innate was far Adobe average expec-
tations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-Two rooms on Bran
non ave-, Sc per month. Also 5-room
house on corner Barlow St., and Bran
non Ave. Possession at once. Mrs. M.
J. Taylor. Phone ATS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT - Four-room house;
good garden; desirable location; pos
session at once. Box $50. I'll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Luke and little
daughters were the guests of Mrs. Ella
Sessions, of Americas last Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Smith and little daughter.
Kathryn, spent the weekend with
relatives in Plains.
Mr.. Moreland, of Leesburg, was here
on business Friday.
Among those who are attending
court from here are Messrs. Bagley,
Herring, Howe, Johnson, Duncan and
Cooke.
Mrs. Ed Vorus was the guest of rel
atives in Americas for the weekend.
Mr.. Auley Luke, of Americas, was
shaking hands with friends here Tues
day.
Miss Lille Vorus, of Americas, is
the attractive guest of MIR. and Mrs.
Ed Vorus for several days.
Mr.. NJ. C. Tharpe, of Macon, is here
, on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-SiX-room house on
Brannon Ave; modern conVenlences'
Herbert Hawkins. 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

Over 10000 people will know
your wants if you tell them in this
column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-Three rooms and bath.
Phone S07. f-u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
WANT ADS BRIDGE THE GAP

To bridge the gap of need and fill matter you
use Times Recorder Want Ad The Seller reach the Buyer
the Employer the Employee the Lessor the Leno matter what
need can be filled quickly and satisfactorily with TmesRecoder
Want AID.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-Two houses close in;
Hampton st. See Will Dudley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR SALE-Gas stove in good con-
dition, or will exchange for oil stove.
Phone $50. lO-St
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

= 80
RATES.
One Cent a Word. Minimum
charge Is cents.
10 Per Cent. Discount for one
. week.
s5 Per Cent. Discount for two
weeks.
50 Per Cent. Discount for three =
weeks.
TERMS.
Advertising in this column Will
> be charged to parties whose names
appear on our subscription books;
. otherwise CASH must accompany I"
copy.
FREE ADVERTISING
All advertisements under head
ing "SituatiOn Wanted" will be
run twice Free Of Charge.
No Copy accepted at 8 P. M.
e.s%.**s# *&**"* $50"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FOR RENT-Four nicely furnished
rooms with bath and all conveniences;
best neighborhood; possession Jan. L.
Address Box $50. III
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

MICH cow FOR SALE-Jersey
fresh in milk, with young calf. See j.
L. Sparks. 5-u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Modern eight-room
dwelling; Lee street; desirable; all
conveniences. DR.. w. S. Prather.
21-tf
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tk,axxx<xxxxxxsxsxs

If you don't SEE " lat you wan,
in these columns ask asf i at one
cent a word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

FINE SEED OATS-Bancroft, Nc
Cullough, Tulghum. Prices applica-
ton. Phone or write T. M. Lowery,
Plains, Ga. 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

demonstrating sets. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-11

PERFUME, Extracts, Toilet Water
Rembert's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
MARK LoEW ACQUIRES
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT

Kansas city No, March pa con-
tract to purchase the Sullivan-Fongi-
Jine vaudeville circuit and Dronerties
for sum exceeding $4,000. O00 was
signed Thursday night BY Marcus
I.6aT and associates. Loew will take
over the properties August /.
The properties, which are scattered
throughout the country, are owned
Jointly bv John w. Considine ana inc
estate of Timothy d. Sullivan of New
YORK city. Thirty seven theaters
owned outright by the Sullivan-Consi-
dine Interests, and 100 theaters. which
the circuit books, are involved in the
Mr.. Loew, under contract. win pay
the Sullivan Onsidine forces $1,000 900
for GOOD WILL and inventory win be
made of the theaters and properties
of the circuit at their present value.
Mr.. Loew agrees to pay the amount
the inventory calls for, which is esti-
mated at between s4,5OO,000 and s5.-
100000.
Mr.. Considine represented his inter-
ests in the transaction.
Mr.. I.oeW announced that he would
combine the theaters involved in the
deal with the houses he now owns.
This win bring the number of theaters
now controlled by him up too zoo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
OBSERVATIONS OF
CITY time KEEPER
Prominent San Antonio Citi-
zen Says Plant Juice Add
ed Ten Years to His Life.

Mr.. ]. 7. Jones whose home is s14
North Street in San Antonio is one of
the city time keepers there and is very
well and favOrably known in that city.
He said:
For ten years have haa sick head
aches and constant stomach trouble
I have not felt hearty and strong in all
that time until L started taking Plant
Juice some time ago. Had 1 known Of
it ten years ago think of the suffering
/ could have escaped. 1 have always
thought there was something that
would help me but have never been
able to find it until tried Plant Juice.
They say it is purely vegetable but L
do not care what it is; it is the great
est remedy that is put into a bottle"
1t is purely vegetable and is the
greatest curative, corrective and tonic
of the age for all disorders of the
stomach, kidneys, liver and blood 1t is
the juices Of pure, fresh herbs gathered
from many climeS 1t speedily relieves
indigestion, corrects all disorders of
the stomach, clears the liver, and makes
you feel clean within and filed with
new energy, life and vigOr. If you
are run down and do not feel up to
your days work do not despair until
you have tried Plant Juice For sale
at The Kelly and Pollard Drug Store.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
N PAso MAN LEAVES FOR

FL PAsO MAN LEAVES FOR
NICARAGUA TO TAKE POSITION
Edmund Shaw, of 709 Brown street
has left for LeOnesa, Nicaragua where
he will assume charge of a gold re-
duction works. His family will re-
main in FL PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

s. NJ. DelanO, Miami Ariz.
Helen Higman, Tucson, Ariz.
Emil -Feltman. Ray. Ariz.
G. Orion Bartlett, Tucson, Ariz.
Della Adams, Columbus n. NJ
Lawrence Cowan. Las Cruces. n. N.
Della Porter. Tularosa, n. II.
Peter Skov. Clint. Tex.
Bonnie Durrill. Van Horn. Tex
Ralph Scoggins, Anthony n. NJ.
Douglas O'Brien. Dimmitt, Tex.
Arturo HidalgOC Anthony, n NJ.
Mrs. F. B. Conan, Elephant Butte n. NJ
The Winning Manuscript
The winner Of the first prize submitted
the following manuscript:
On February 26th, 1916. in Scott county.
Iowa William F. Cody began his initial
and longest battle. Me fight indians was
his first speech, and he lived up to his
early aspirations by participating in more
indian battles than any other Irving man,
causing many premature departures to the
Happy Hunting Ground chief Yellow Hand
being despatched in hand to hand en-
counter with the redoubtable Bill Nor did
ms prOwess stop at making good indians
lor he killed some 1900 buffalos during
DrleI Is months, AMI thus earned the title
Of Buffalo BILL This exploit gets large
mention when the conservatiOnists write on
The Passing of the Buffalo He was the
ms native environment to European coun-
tries. His fame as a pony express rider,
government scout, and his grand military
career LED to his election to the Nebraska
legislature in 1872. In 1888 he headed his
famous Wild West Show whose advent in
Town causes more excitement than the home
coming Of the delegates to the cattlemen's
convention. increases deaths in the office
boys family and depOpulates the farm 1t
makes the tired business man reach for his
nat and hang out the sign, Gone with fam
lily to zee Buffalo Bills Wild West Show "
Second Prize Winner.
The second prize, carried off by G. NJ
Regalado, was captured with the following
carefully typewriter essay:
Born in 1886, in Iowa. killing his first
indian when but 49, witness of the struggle
IN Bloody Kansas pony express rider in
1860 William Franklin Cody entered the
union army in the civil war
Constantly employed in the secret ser
wee, as scout and guide, the close Of the
war found him renowned for splendid phys
lque, handsome appearance, superb horse
manship, remarkable plainscraft and daring
courage
Immediately after the war, employment
by railroad contractors to furnish buffalo
meat resulted in the sobriquet Buffalo
However. soon began the long conflict
with the great indian tribes of the north
lasting until 1877. with Cody as chief of
scouts Of the United States army
About the close Of hOstilities, entering
the theatrical business. Illustrating western
lie, he has since covered the greater part
Oh America and Europe, and been received
by the worlds rulers
In 1907 the Ute indians broke from !
their reservation. Rounded up by troops
ne only life lost was that of Lieut. Stott |
"a cavalry, Col Cody's soninlaw. who died !
n the field from exposure, possibly the last !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
Winners In Buffalo Bill Contest
Money and Tickets to Be Dis
tributed on Circus Day,
Monday, at Herald.
Many From All Over South
west Receive Honorable
Mention For Essays.

EON NuCHEAL, of 611 West Mis-
souri, street. gets the first
IL prize Of SIC in the Buffalo
Bur' competition of The FL Paso Her
Gabriel NJ RegaIado, of the Interna-
ton Business college, gets the sec
Those who get a dollar apiece are.
Frank c. Gaddi, 1921 Rampant street
Robert B. Hanneston, Of 1913 IL
Myrtle avenue
George Julia Chavey, room 10 Buck
le- building
J. +. Hoover, Stems, n. NJ.
Clifton Scoggins, Anthony, n. NJ
The 10 who will get two reserved
seat tickets each TO the Sells FlOto-
Buffalo Bill circus are as follows:
Melvin Donart, 1116 Hutton street.
Florence M. Dye, ZOOS Kentucky
Fred Chesney. postoffice Box 965
Ernfred Berg. 1906 East Rio Grande
Helen Matthews, 2O8 Grand View
avenue.
Anna LumbIey, Tularosa, n. NJ
Jesse H Poole, 70 II Eucalyptus
Elia p. Haust, 81 Texas street.
R. Loxtermau, P. o. Box 1863, FL
Paso
Justus Adams. anthony, n. NJ
selected With Care.
The selections were made by The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
FRECKLES

February and March Bring Out IN
slightly Spots. How to Remove
Easily.
The woman with tender skin breads
February and March because they are
likely to cover her face with ugly
freclles. No matter how thick her veil,
the sun and winds nave a strong ten
dency to make her freckle
Fortunately for her peace of mind the
recent discovery Of a new prescription,
othine-double strength, makes it pos
sible for even those most susceptible to
freckles to keep their skins clear and
white. No matter how stubborn a case
of freckles you have, the double
Get an ounce from Potter Drug Co.
and Danish the freckles Money back if
it fails.-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
AN EASY WAY TO GET
FAT AND BE STRONG

The trouble with most thin folks who
wish to gain weight is that they insist
on drugging their stomach or stuffing
it with greasy foods; rubbing on use
less flesh creams" or following some
foolish physical culture stunt, while
the real cause of thinness goes I'm
touched You cannot get fat until
your digestive tract assimilates the
food you eat.
Thanks to a remarkable new scien-
tific discovery, it is now possible to
combine into simple form the very ele-
ments needed by the digestive organs
to help them convert food into rich
fat-laden blood. This master stroke of
modern chemistry is called Sargol and
has been termed the greatest of flesh
builders. Sargol aims through its re-
generative, re-constructive powers to
coax the stomach and intestines to lit
orally soak up the fattening elements
Of your food and pass them into the
blood, where they are carried to every
starved, broken-dOWn cell and tissue
Of your body. You can readily picture
the result when this amazing transfer
nation has taken place and YOU notice
your neck, shoulders and bust disap-
pear and you take on from 10 to 20
pounds of solid, healthy flesh Sar-
gOl Is absolutely harmless inexpensive
efficient A. Z. Ryan and other lead
ing druggists of FL Paso and vicinity
have 1t and will refund your money if
you are not satisfied, as per the guar
antee found in every package
Caution While Sargol has given eX-
cellent results in overcoming nervous
dyspepsia and general stomach troubles
IT should not be taken by those who do
not wish to gain ten pounds or more
advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

It is agreed that the Liver is q
strainer, taking the Bile from the
blood and converting into a disinfec-
tant for the bowels When the Bile
clogs or dams up in the Liver. it is
said to quit acting. The truth is that
1t is so full of dammed-up Bile it-can't
strain out the poisons thrown into
the blood.
You can take PoDOLax daily and
grow stronger every day. II is NOT
cathartic or purging, but gently re-
leases the Bile necessary to Natures
own method of publication and as
sanitation. You may not be your
DroIher's keeper, but you are respon-
slDle for your family A soc bottle of
PoDoLax viii keep every member of
your family in fine condition. TRY It.
moothe Out with DR. Bolps Pine
advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

Cough or Cold
Tar-HOney.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

Smoothe Out with Dr. Bells Pine
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
A Million Dollar DISCOVERY

For half a century Doctors and
Druggists have said: THE man that
can take the grippe and nausea out of
PoDophyuin or May-Apple Root will
make q million dollars"
PoDoLaX is a May-AppIe Root for
mula. May-Apple grows wild and our
ancestors discovered that the root
would release the Bile that had be-
Liver
Encyclopaedia Britannica saws
'POdophyllin-a popular remedy much
used by those averse to calomel and
mercurial preparations is sometimes
called Vegetable Mercury Is from
May-Apple Root"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

Herald's editorial staff in the same
manner that copy would be selected
for publication. The manuscript show
ing the most originality, clearness of
thought and careful preparation was
given first place. Where two manu-
scripts showed equal effort at pre-
paration. the one showing the most
care in punctuation, spelling, etc. was
given precedence.
Many manuscripts were received
and the selection was somewhat of
a task but The Herald has fully sat
isfied itself that justice has been
done All manuscripts are on file in
The Herald office for examination by
any contestant wishing to see them.
As the contest was open to adults and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

lie to be sacrificed to our four centuries
Of indian strife ,,-;,,;o
last of the great scouts
lThree essays reached The Herald
Friday morning too late to be consid-
cred.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

: children alike, this was rather
hardship on some of the children, who
were not able to equal the adults in
! the work. However, several of the
children are winners, and the honor
is all the greater for them. since
they won in competition with older
heads
some Disqualified.
a large number of contributors sent
in almost the same thing, starting
off with William Frederick Cody,
better known as Buffalo Bill was
I born in Scott county, Iowa" and con-
tinuing almost word for word
throughout, showing that the Encyclo-
pedia had served its purpose for more
than one, and that little originality
had been displayed. All of these
were thrown out. Some used two sides
of the paper and their cOmmunica-
lions were not considered.
Mrs. F. E. Blake, of Aquilla, Texas,
was entitled to a pair OF the tickets,
but she wrote that she was too far
away to attend the circus.
A high school girl and q Mesilla
Park college boy would have come in
for pair of tickets apiece but were
too modest to allow the use OF their
names. so could not be considered. A
Marathon woman only signed her in
itials and could not be considered.
E. P rutherford submitted one Of
the best manuscripts IN the lot but
he is the father of a Herald empioye,
so could not be considered in the com
petition. He was entitled to first or
at least second place, however.
Winners. Call At The Herald.
All the winners will receive slips
emitting them to their prizes. on Mon
day, the day the circus comes to FL
PasO, if they will call at The Herald
Saturday and apply to Miss Birthday"
for them. The money and tickets viii
be distributed at The Herald office
Monday at noon. Buffalo BilP has
promised to make the distribution in
person. If he cannot do so, the dis
tributiOn will be made at the cashiers
window of The Herald at u o'clock
Monday, the winners presenting their
slips and receiving their money or
tickets. Originally, it had been in
tended to announce the winners Satur-
day, but as Thursday was the last
day of the contest, it was decided to
make the awards today so that the
winners would have Saturday to get
their slips from The Herald.
Honorable Mention.
A large number deserved honorable
mention, even some of those who cop
led from the Encyclopedia being en-
titled to honorable mention for the
care they used in preparing the man
uscript
The contributions came from a wide
area of territory, incidentally show
ing the wide extent of The Herald's
circulation, as viii be noted merely
by glancing at those receiving hon
orabIe mention.
Those entitled to honorable mention
follow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-17
MISS BROOKS, PRIMA DONNA
SOPRANO, HERE FOR DEBUT
to Make Her FIRST Amer
lean Appearance in Light
Opera.

Mss Virginia Brooks. the prma donna
soprano. daughter ~ Joseph Brooks, the
atrical producer came home yesterday by
the Baltic. For the last four years she
has been studying music under Freleri'k
Ponset, and before going 20 Europe she
studied for two years under Victor
Maurel.
Miss Brooks made her first appearance
on the concert stage two years ago at
Bechstein Hall. London. with NV"ttc Gull
bert and later toured with Miss ,iu!'nc't
In the larger cities OF Germany and Aus
tria She. made her debut in opera last
May at Poiticrs. France. when she SANG
the role Of IphiDentc IN Gluck's 'lph.gcn'e
On Tauride" She was supported by NJ
Chasue who sang in the opera when i
had an earlier presentation at Paris
IL had been the pan Of Miss Brooks 20
sing this season AT the Opera comique, IN
Paris. but the war in Europe interfered.
She has never appeared In public IN this
country, but will make her American
debut this season IN Eight opera which
will be written for her.