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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-29
"Wnr Mates Play That
Is Stirring Al England

i, thought he was killed till ! heard him
grooming. He was badly hit. Leg and
shoulder and head.
joint was murder to send you out
like that.
Wilfred-Oh. no. 1t had to be tried.
The fault lay in there not being enough
big shells.
John (angrily)-Why weren't there
enough?
Wilfred[ don't know. That's for you
to tell me. It's your job to supply the
munitions. Perhaps some of our mates
were striking for our MISUNDERSTANDING
matters.
Maryland then?
Wilfred-We were. ordered back. After
a bit the firing quoted down-our guns
had got in a few shells-and we raced
back for our trenches.
John-And you left my boy out there
alone?
Wilfred (griimly)-He wasn't alone.
There was half a regiment lying dead
round him.
John-And there was nothing could save
him?
Wilfred-Oh. yes-if our guns could have
had an extra couple of days output OF
shells we'd have had a picnic, and nave
given the Boches just what they gave US.
But a couple of days output isn't worth
bothering about now.
John (furiously)-Not worth botherin'
about. curse you! Not worth botherin'
about when it would have meant savin'
my boy from that %hell-have meant savin'
his life.
Wilfred-Oh, we don't mind bein' shelled
to bits and riddled by bullets as long as
we know our mates over here are fghtin'
for our principles and rights.
John-Two days output would have
saved my boy.
Wilfred-Two days isn't much, is 1t?
You hope your strike won't last much
longer than that. AS you said before
it's only for two days.
JOHNNY God! hadn't realized.
There are many red hot war pictures
in the play. and some convincing
speeches of which the following is a
sample:
It's a bloomin' marvel (says Wilfred) we
haven't been beat with the odds we've
been up against. Things is levelcd up
now. We're a long way off turnin' tail:
but l tell you straight we amt goin' to
wade through to Berlin by standing up
for our rights and freedom, and singin'
Rule Britannia and %(scornfully) Keep
the Home Fires Burnin." Bah! That's a
bloomin' fine mans game! Keep the home
factories and the home mines going-keep
'em turnin' out more and more till they
busts with the strain. Keep the home
men trainin' to come out and help shove
the Huns out again. That's the song you
want.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-29

S"pflNQOSIC
Twelve hundred boys and girls in Chi
cago had their faith in Santa Claus con-
fi4rned in 1914. That many letters ad-
dressed to Santa Claus and dropped in the
mail boxes were handed to the united
charities and to charitable individuals.
Seven years ago the postmaster general
issued an order that all mail addressed to
Santa Claus might be delivered to char
liable institutions for their attention. the
plan met with such instantaneous success
that the order has been repeated annually,
and this year it has been made a regula-
ton.
The assistant postmaster of Chicago has
handled the Santa claus mail for several
years and has come to be better known in
that capacity than in connection with his
other official duties.
He is a genuine ST. Nicholas. A red suit
and RENDERS might add a touch of color.
but John NJ. Hubbard. fat. jolly. white
haired and whiSkered needs no makeup.
A jovial personality. a mighty heart. a
love for the Riddles and an official APP
pointlnent. these things constitute him the
veritablc Santa Claus.
On the third floor of the federal build
ing he has his private office and here the
Santa Claus letters are brought. Behind
Il table stacked high with mail sits Mr..
Hubbard. AS he pulls the letters from
the envelopes he chances at the contents
OF each and. according to it's merits. puts
it In one of the three piles mentally
labeled Good" Fair and Bad The
opening and selecting goes on until ~ days
or a week before Christmas. and until
the big table ia covered completely.
But I don't deserve any of the credit"
says Mr.. Hubbard. IAN i do is just sort
out the sheep and the goats, and then l
classify them according to what part Of
the city they come from. About that
time some of the newspaper boys are In
here for a story, and the publicity they
give has two results; another flock of let
tiers to Santa. and a crowd of good people
who want a chance to show the Christmas
spirit. A lacy from the North Side wants
to help some one near home. l just let
her pick out a case on the North Side,
and she goes around and sees If the case
is a worthy one. If 1t is the Christmas
present follows. A Sunday school class
on the West Side want to help a family.
so l let them at the West Side pile. You
see it's both educatory and satisfactory.
That is, it gives a lot of people their first
glimpse at the seamy side of life. In them
bear fruit often. To the kids 1t brings
a realization that somebody cares for
them, and Christmas, a day which may
not have had any particular significance
for them, becomes a day with a very def
mite connection with thoughtfulness and
love-"
BY far the majority of John Hubbard's
clients are little girls wanting dollies. and
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-29
If one enjoys leisure he should APP

If one enjoys leisure he should APP
ply for a position as a Y. NJ. C. A.
secretary in the far east. George Glea-
son.. of Osaka, Japan. never has his
leisure broken except to perform the
ment in Japan. superintend expert
nents in street repairing, start edu-
cational classes, translate bible study
course. study languages. address ladies
on How to Train Husbands, Sons and
DAughters." and take care of his owo
association.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-29

A strong little one-act play by a sol.
diel-Private Herbert de Hamel, of
the ond Scottish. who was wound
ed in the first battle of Ypres-was pro
duced at the Victoria the other night.
1t is the first real war drama written
not by a graceful novelist, but by a
man who talks facts. 1t deals with
the question of strikes in war time,
and dramatically presents what may
be described as the trench opinion.
on the subject. In the action we are
leader. and John Sturger, a represent,
tative of the men whom it is proposed
to bring out on strike-the latter hav-
ing the casting vote. AT the critical
dress the men from the window of
his cottage his nephew, Wilfred, re-
turns from the front. where johns
son. Tom, has been wounded. Will
fred learns from his cousin, Mary, of
the impending strike. and the follow
Ing extracts from War Mates" as
ed it.
Wilfred Ito John Sturger)-I'm glad
you're going to speak to the men and stop
the fools striking.
John-Stop it? All, Mary's been getting
round you, has she?
Wilfred-You don't mean you are in
favor of it?
John-No. I'm not. The owners are fore
ing it on US. However, the moment they
see we won't have our rights trampled on
at most. we'll be back again.
W~ilfred-Two days. Two whole idle
days. Hav you seen the papers this
morning. Uncle John?
John-Yes. Why?
Wilfred-l thought perhaps you mightn't
have noticed. There's a war on against
Germany.
T1ln- Il r-z.. 49, H.
patriotic to strike? I say it's not. We're
fighting for our war mates as we'll as our.
selves. We're fighting to keep their rights
sacred.
Wilfred-While they're fighting to keeI
your rights sacred. l see.
John-Exactly! We're fighting for the
principles of freedom just as much as the,
are. Are We to let them beat the German.
over t~here-only to return and find VIZ
have been towards enough to lose theil
rights for them over here?
Wilfred (enthusiastically)-If you YOU
only make your speech in the trenches
and could tell them you're holding III
munitions entirely for their beneft-you'
get a reception that would amaze you.
John (complacently)-I believe l would
Wilfred with meaning)I know it.
MARY laughs. John looks at her
surprised and then turns suspiciopsly
to Wilfred.1
JGhn-What do you mean?
Wilfred-Trade union principles are al
one has to think of over there. Wed. ia
rather be shelled to bits than let our pal
over here put our principles aside till tn
war is over.
John (suspiciously)-Are you trying t
pull my leg, young man?
Wilfred (gravely)-Not one foot. uncl
John.
IWilfred now addresses himself to
the task of convincing his uncle of the
urgent necessity of munitions to insure
victory. using Tom as an example to
description Of the attack In which Tom
fell. ''Our guns had sheiled b
trenches" he says. but we hadn't
enough big slnells to wipe them hat."1
wilfred-He (rom) was next me.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
SECTIONAL GEORGIA.

Despite the efforts of sober, con-
sentative element of the Georgia press
to stifle the early political talk in
Georgia, it continues to be heard in
some quarters.
1t is doing a great deal of harm to
the names of the good strong men OF
Georgia who are coupled with the ru
mors. An instance is that of Judge
w. E. Thomas, of Valdosta.
The Lowndes county jurist is al,
intelligent, safe and heightened Geor
gian, who would make this state an
excellent governor. But he has been
so unfortunate as to have his friends
prematurely mention his name.
And some sections blaze forth with
the cry of a South Georgian for Gov
ernor. Sectionalism is wrong.
Regardless of where a logical and
capable candidate lives, he should
not be made to suffer by a campaign
cry from sections. The governor OF
Georgia should be great enough t.
represent all Georgia and all her peo-
pie.
Judge Thomas will make a strong
race for governor, should be decide
to announce at the proper time, and
we trust his friends will be reasona-
BILE to the extent of not jeopardizing
his own interests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
A REIGN OF ACCIDENTS.

Americas and Sumter county hardly
passes a day without an automobila
accident. 1t is very true that this
county has a great number of automo
biles, but with it all the endless train
of wrecks has made one feaer for his
own safety on our roads.
The streets of our city are made
speedways at different times during
the day and night. This utter reck
.lessness places the lives of every per
son in danger.
The schools of our city have opened
and a large number Of children ara
in thes treets during the day.
If one does not have enough re-
gard for his own life to drive an auto
mobile with a degree of intelligence,
he should at least have thought for
other peoples lives
Some extraordinary means should
be adopted to stop the recklessness
and whirlwind speed with which
automobiles are SO prone to drive
through the streets. of Americas.
The sorrow of the past is too late
to remedy, and to avoid some horrible
accident action must be taken now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
FEWER DOGS, MORE HOGS.

In 1913 the colored people of Chat
ham county owned dogs valued at
$775. In 1915 their dogs were worth
$155. Commenting on that reduction
President Wright of the Georgia State
Industrial College wrote in an article
Trade Review that his pople nee
less dogs, but more hogs and chicken ;
and cows" That is well said There
is rhyme and reason, too, in the
couplet:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
FEWER DOGS,
MORE HOGS.

If dog isn't a good watch dog, or
a good grid dog, if it is just a food
consuming adjunct of the home ana
contributes nothing towards its OWE
support, but merely lies around in
the sun swapping at an occasional fly,
it is not worth keeping. 1t doesn t
help it's owner acquire land, or build
a home, or raise crops. 1t is just a
dog, and that's about all that can be
said for it. But a hog is worth while
1t can be eaten, it helps to put money
in the bank, to buy land, to build a
home, and it converts what it eats
into something that commands a
price.
The colored people of the country
would be vastly better off if fewer OF
them were dog owners and more
were hog owners, and, too, if fewer
were in the city, and more of them
were out in the ciuntry planting
crops, establishing permanent homes
for themselves and so building up the
fortunes of their families So many
of them wouldn't be living from hand
to mouth, in danger of temptations
that idleness and shiftless living
bring. Instead, they would be con.
tributing to the development of the
county, improving its soil, making
better people of themselves and ac-
cumulating something of value. There
is big sermon that could be preach.
ed from the text, Fewer Dogs, More
Hogs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

When you get up in the E<ornfnA
smile. It'll lift the sourness out of
your heart and will help you to start
the day right. You'll feel better and
then, too you'll bring happiness to
all the people that you meet. A
smile requires very little exertion, but
then it brings a vast amount of joy.
Monroe Advertiser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Don't get sorry for the boil weevil.
He doesn't expect it and doesn't de
serve it. He nver did a commendable
thing in his life, and he isn't going to
select Georgia as a place in which to
turn over a new elaf. He will be
here a long time, and as long as he
stays he will be doing all the damage
he can. Swat him-Albany Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The farmers of Lee county don't
believe they have the boil weevil
within their midst. Can't prove it by
US, but the evidence looks pretty con
elusive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Atlanta Constitution has begun
fight on the comparative prices of
gasoline. They cite some interestirg
figures, and as long as they are fight,
ing they might take in a little more
territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
About You
And Us

Says the Americas Times-Recorder ::
"And by the way, Editor Kuke after
all those invitations you failed to
show up at the dollar dinner, and the
burial of Mr.. o. U. Knocker. But Wei
give you another chance and let you
ride on the new Americas, Hawkins
vile and Eastern Railroad" How
berry nice of you, Brother Williams
We were crazy to accept your cordial
invitation, but it so happened that we
were obliged to assist in the great
work of building Griffin and buryfng
our own knockers and we could not
afford to leave Griffin for even single
day.-Griffin News and Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Richland News is already writ
ing about the local Stewart county
politics for 1916. Keeping the fire
warm has a lots to do with times in
this old country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

FOR RENT-Single rooms at the
Y. M. G. A, Sc and SO per month
Double rooms, $40 per month. Room.
ers entitled to all the privileges of
the Y. M. C. A, except gymnasium
Already there are several roomers.
For all information apply at the Y.
NJ. G. A. office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

You can start your diary and get ar
automobile accident for each day in
the year in Sumter county. The reck-
less driving is taking a dreadful toll
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Abraham Lincoln has been convict
ed Of stealing a ride on a freight trair
in Macon county. And still, we AIM.
dreaming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

When it comes to trade editions the
Savannah Morning News takes off the
honors I'M the daily world. Its appear.
ance was neat; its contents concise
and its advertising in great volumes
The Savannah daily is to be compli.
mented.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Dixie Highway touring trip
containing the officials of the organ
ization will reach Americas on Octo
Der 18th. They will spend the night
of October 18th in Macon, and the 10th
in Albany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

There is one consolation about the
boil weevil. 1t cannot eat corn, wheat.
oats, peanuts, sugar cane, chufas, and
vegetables. And so long as these are
safe from the inVaders's attack, Lau-
rens county is not going to suffer from
his Experimentation Cocrier-
Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

Ty Cobb seems to have taken en-
ough Georgia corrbnead and greens
to stand off all the Boston beans
they hurled at him.-Thomasvill
Times Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Homeseekers and Trade Edition
Of the Lee County Journal was an at
tractive and deserving tribute to the
paper and the people of that growing
county. 1t is one of Georgia's best
weekly papers, and deserves the co
operation of the public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Editor Frank Reagan, of the Henry
County Weekly, at McDonough, has
acquired the Covington News. and is
making it one of Georgias stronges st
weeklies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The eastern route of the proposed
Dixie Highway is not asleep. Some
body is keeping them awake.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Macon County Citizen publishes
the people who pay their subscrip-
tons under the head of List of I'm
mortals." Great deeds are these kind
acts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Macon News wants to know if
anybody lever eat guinea hen?" We
pass it on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The thriving little city of RichlanG
would be we'll fortified with gas bags
in case of war; comments the Rich
land News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

A magazine writer thinks the par
ents should be polite to their chill
dren Most parents haven't though Of
this.-Rome Tribune-Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The press of the state extends it's
gratclations to Royal Daniel, ed
tor of the Quitman Free Press. Two
good newspaper heads have been made
1ne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

A girl named Mary at birth drop
ped out the "r" when she grew I'D and
became May. AS she began to shine
in society she changed the ~" to an
"a and signed her letters Mae
About year ago she was married
and now she has dropped the sc" an !
is just plain Ma. "-Meriwether Vim.
dicator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

We can't understand the sout!l
should raise SO much stir about ship
ping cotton as long as we can get the
price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Taft says he does not want another
nomination. The ex-president is our
greatest "has-been" in private life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

The Augusta Chronicle takes seven
shots in each week at Tom Watson
They are warm and aimed directly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Did your man get elected?-Ameri.
Gus Times-Recorder.
Give him a chance. Haven't had
the election yet.-Macon Telegraph.
Now you have, and your man won
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE: We have client who
wishes to sell house and lot on Brown
street, better known as the Lamar
Home. Will sell part cash with re-
mainder good securities. Call on
Wallis G. Fort. left
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

LOST-Black and white spotted
setter dob, bobbed tailed, answers to
name Rex" Return to L. L. Nc
Cleskey. 26-tf
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Memorial Resolutions, Resolutions
of Respect, obituary Notices, etc.,
other than those which the paper may
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ter, will be charged for at the rate OF
s cents per line.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Very few girls go from the powder
rag to the dish rag, but lots of them
go from the powder rag to rag time
all the time, any time.-Thomasville
Times
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

FOR RENT-Two-story house at a
bargain; screened throughout; two
baths. Miss Pickett, 213 Forest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

We would like to see compulsory
education included in the items to be
considered at the extra session of the
legislature. We think Georgia is
ready for this.-Moultrie Observer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Mr.. L. H. Kimbrocgh, who for the
past several weeks has been in Lees
burg, aiding in the work of getting
out the special edition issued from
this office two weeks ago, has &C,
cepted a position as circulation man
ager with the Americas Times-Re-
corder. Mr.. Kimbrough is an e&
perienced man in this line of work
and the Times-Recorder was fortu-
ate in securing his services. He lef'
for Americas Monday to assume his
new duties.-Lee County Journal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

All this talk about the next gov
ernor strikes us as being premature
Governor Harris has not been tried
out yet, and if he comes up to the ex-
pectations of his friends the people
will be satisfied, and will cheerfully
accord him the usual honor of serv-
ing a second term.-HaWkinsvill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

WANTED-300 men and boys for the
fall gymnasium work; nights in ev-
cry week. Applications made to the
Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

Have a little Greece for Turkey now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
LOST

LOST-Will the child who, probably
through error, took from the public
school building, one Overland No.
204,972 Bicycle, please notify Mrs. ].
L. Sutton. Phone Ali.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26

FOR RENT-6-room residence. 709
Forest st. G. M. Bragg. 21-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-26
FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Desirable nine room
dwelling Jackson street, close in, mod
ern conveniences and moderate rent
Apply to Mrs. George oliver. 26-1w
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Americas, Ga, September 26, 1915
Swat the speeders!

Bulgaria is a marked nation.
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FOR RENT-New five.room house,
water and telephone paid. Phone 215.
22-tf
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LOANS made on farms at Six Per-
Cent Interest. J. ]. Hanesley.
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FOR RENT: Small cottages, will,
modern conyeniences. Moderate rent
al. Mrs. George Oliver. 26-1w
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City of Americas.
Sumter County.
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
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Georgia
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