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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
LIQUOR ADVERTISING.

The first of the great Georgia dailies
to discontinue whiskey advertising is
the Augusta Chronicle. This announce
ment was made in an editorial Monday.
THE South's Oldest Newspaper
Established in 1885" is to be congrat-
ulated upon its new decision 1t joins
many of the smaller Georgia dailies, in
Guiding the Americas Times-Recorder
There are very few of the Georgia
weeklies who carry liquor advertising
now, and with the movement being led
by the Augusta Chronicle it is likely
that others will follow voluntarily.
Under the new advertising law which
becomes effective May LIST, 1915, news
papers will be prohibited by the state
prohibition law from carrying whiskey
advertising. This was not actually
necessary.
A newspaper is human, more so than
the average person. 1t responds to
every whim of the great, the near
great, little-all. Public sentiment is
the single great factor which controls
the newspaper.
At times you will find great news
papers apparently contrary to public
opinion, but you will always find that
they have high motive sometimes
born in the brain of an editor who be-
lieves and is serving humanity.
Whiskey has been put to route in
Georgia, and the movement is sweep
irg ever the Union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
SHERIFF M0RELAND.

Georgia, and especially his many
friends in Americas and Sumter coun-
ty, was saddened Sunday when the in
telligence that Sheriff D. R. Moreland,
Of Lee county, had died, was made
known through the extra edition of the
Americas Times-Recorder.
At the post of duty, this great sheriff
vas shot by a wild negro who was re-
sisting law and order. Lingering
through night with the breath of life
ebbing, he came to his end Sunday
morning.
No greater tribute can be paid any
man Or officer than to say he was
faithful in the discharge of his duty,
and in this action sacrificed his life
that a people might be protected from
the ravages of such beastly characters.
The average person does not prop
erly regard the average officer. Little
do they realize the great danger which
visits their every move.
Several weeks ago fireman in Au-
gusta was killed in his efforts to stop
the flames which might have eaten
away a great portion of that city and
endangered the lives of many. He was
at his post of duty, and served without
fiinching.
Sheriff Moreland. was of a lovable
nature, and kindness marked his every
deed. He was always responsive to
the calls of the people when he deem
ed it to their interest
A great official has been called to a
quiet home in the Great Beyond, and
may the good citizenship of Georgia
continue to elect men to these offices
which shall prove an honor to their
state and their people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
THE LATEST NOTE.

The language of the official United
States is becoming limited. There are
not many more words to be used in
writing notes to Austria-Hungary, and
Germany for that matter.
The time has come for action.
This paper has never been prone to
wave the wild flag of war, but there
are times in the history of the nation
when turn to arms must be made to
protect the honor of a nation.
The breaking of diplomatic relation
with Austria-Hungary would be fol-
lowed no doubt by a similar incident
with Germany. This would mean that
there would be no official connection
between the United States and these
pations.
In most every way except actually,
the United States is at war with Ger
many. No one can mistake public SEN
timent which is decidedly against the
cause of the Teutons.
The United States would never send
send troops to Europe to fight in the
trenches should a declaration of war
be made. Our navy would not leave
the waters which they plough during
times of peace. But the world would
be put on notice that we condemn the
actions of these nations which have
disregarded every law of humanity and
God.
No explanation can be made for the
wanton slaughter of human life. 1t is
beyond the pale of civilization, and
when nation or man digs so deep in
to the gluttonness passions of war as
TO forget the sacred principles of man
kind, then it is time for every country
which condemns the procedure to
speak out.
The American nation is experiencing
delicate situation, which may
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
THE LAND OF NOTHING.

The country between Bagdad and
Basara on the Tigris, in which stretch
Ct Mesopotamia the British expedition
aries and the Turks have carried on a
varying campaign for months, is as
cherries as any that could be mag
ined, dreary. fiat sunglazed plains
and vast, desolate swamps," according
IT, statement on war geography just
given out by the National Geographic
Society. THE Tigris pursues lazy
course through these tedious lowlands.
TO the right and left stretch barren
plains of baked clay as far as the eye
can reach, offering no advantages for
defense. The reed-chooked swamps
lie between, while the dull brown Arab
villages straggle through plain and
swamp alike with Indifferent impair
TALLY as to the disadvantage of both.
"World-wearied flocks and occasion
al Arabs constitute the sole like of the
lower Tigris plain. The chimmering
heat frets the clay soil with deep
cracks in every direction, aid makes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

the thick yellow river appear like a
stream of motion metal This is the
southern end of Mesopotamia, down
to the junction of the Tigris and the
Euphrates at Shat-el-Arab, whence
mile after mile of dreary marsh takes
the place of the dreary plains.
Throughout the marsh-country, COM
nunication between villages is carried
on by means of rush boats. In the
springtime of Mesopotamia's history, it
was all garden land, country COM
polling the strangers admiration for
its fruitfulness and beauty.
"Kut-el Amara, well down the river,
was, at elast for this region, a thriv-
ing port before the war, and large
shipments of grain were sent from
here This surplus grain was grown
in abundance somewhere on the ap-
parently arid plains, which, if irrigat-
ed once more as in ancient times,
might be an agricultural supply spot
for the leading markets of the world.
The old canals, which carried water to
the plains, have failed into decay, and,
in most cases, their markings have
been leveled by time beyond all rec
ognition. Basra lies about five hours
by boat below the junction of the two
rivers, and it has been the principal
port of lower Mesopotamia for centur-
les. Today, this city forms the base of
the British expedition, the Calais or
Saloniki of fighting in the south"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
A FOOL WITH A MOUTH.

Frequently has this paper called at
tention to wild talk" which is so COM
mon in the halls of our national con-
gress. Some peanut politician with an
innate craving for notoriety will Sc
cure the floor in the house or senate
and proceed to lambast everything
with one idea in view-putting himself
in the limelight. 1t is this class of
contemplate public men which has
brought SO much dissatisfaction with
our law-making bodies.
A fair example of this occurred Fri
day in the senate when Senator Pen
rose. of Pennsylvania, was discussing
the emergency war taxation. Two re-
marks which he made are:
The treasury deficit which is
blamed on the European war
would in my opinion he thous-
and times worse were it net for the
war in Europe and l believe if
we had not had the war
there would be poverty and starva-
ton all over the South and bread
riots, with the army of the United
States out to preserve order"
This is the Penrose, of Pennsylvania,
who has been mentioned as an eligible
candidate for President of the United
States on the Republican ticket.
This is the THING which some peo-
PIE would place in the executive chair
of our nation.
Now, wouldn't this said senator
make delightful spectacle in the
presidential chair during these trying
times. He would run nice race with
his Santanic Majesty for ruler of hell
The American people is truly afflict-
ed with these stenches-and away with
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

We are advised that Governor Har-
ris and Hugh Dorsey are to talk poll
tics. If the governor would be wise, he
would do no such thing. Dorsey has
no claim on the people of Georgia and
on the governorship, and if he runs he
will be the worst defeated candidate
who ever aspired to the office.--Bruns-
wick News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
Ancient Cult Of tho Flycatchsr.

Beelzebub was the fly god Of Enron
referred to in II Kings IL, 8, and
lO). The great god Baal was some
times worshiped as the lord of the
fly" as he who drives III the flies.
The flies we're then and are now mans
worst enemies in Palesth ; end Egypt
We remember well how We tad to be
continually fighting them off with fans
when we were travelling in those lands.
The flies settled Oh the eyes of the
children and literally sucked out their
ght.-Ckristia an Herald
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

The habit of letting every foolish OF
uncharitable thought, as it rises find
words, has a great deal to do with
much evil in the world. Check the
habit of uttering the words, and grad
ually you will find that you check the
habit of thought too.-Senoia Enter
prise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

No higher tribute could be made the
late Sheriff D. r. Moreland, Of Lee
county, than to say that he died doing
his duty. Georgia has many good and
great sheriffs, while are some who
could not be classed as real men. 1t
is unfortunate that the good ones al
ways must suffer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

One contrib. writes us to know il
Sir Douglas Haig, is one of the found
ers of Haig & Haig. Dear writer: Sir
Douglas is a Scotchman, and so is
Haig & Haig. But that's far as we
know.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Funny isn't it, that you couldn't in.
duce boy, in his earlier years to
play with a baby doll, and yet when he
gets older, he's often times more in
terested in baby dolls than in anything
else.-Forsyth Advertiser.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Preparations are being made otrain
Georgia business men for military
duty. If they are married they are al
ways on riot duty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

They hold their elections on Sunday
in Greece. We might as well do that
over here, as it is about the only thing
that it is not going on during the Sab
bath Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Scotland saw canal of whiskey on
fire, and you could fairly see some of
the hard nuts wishing they could be
on the scene.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

You can shop a little earlier than
you can if you wait until Friday. And
have your neck insured if you are de-
termined to wait until the last day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Now wasn't the president excited
when he married? That's what one
lady in Americas said-who has never
been further north than Macon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

We heartily agree with the news
papers when they say that Xmas" is
all wrong. It's good enough to write
cut in full-Christmas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

President and Mrs. Wilson are So
journing at Hot Springs, Va, which is
a long ways from Jekyl Island, Geor-
gia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
OPERA HOUSE.

Tuesday-"Quo Vadis."
Wednesday-High School Operetta
Thursday-Dark.
Friday-Dark.
Saturday. uggermaut."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

One newspaper remarks that the let
ter "P" is doing overtime with its US
age in Preparedness, Prosperity, Peace,
Plenty and Park. 1t is added Pacificist,
P.Tle and Punk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Rev. l. B. Dam is said to be pop
ular preacher in Alabama. Why
shouldn't he be?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

It's Leap Year. And the girls are so
over anxious for Christmas to come
and go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Our hearts leaps with joy for we are
to read that second Ancona note We'd
nesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

A. Helmaker, of Pittsburg, Pa, is
the plaintiff in divorce suit The
Mrs. should make no fight on the suit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Hon Ham Patterson is feeling the
pangs of a has-been, and Senator Luke
Lea has joined his class.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
THE NEWSPAPER TALK
While we are supposing, just sup
pose Theodore instead of Lansing had
succeeded Bryan-Albany Herald.

If some of those Englishmen fought
the enemy as hard as they fight con-
scription it would be better for John
Bull.-Sayannah Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Congress is riding softly during the
holidays, but the hereafter-that
what'll burn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

A woman can drive motor car, but
such q mess at driving nails.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

South Georgia seems to be having a
greater portion than her share or
trouble.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Yuan Shi-Kai is some planner, and
he accepted the throne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

uBllit could have been responsible
for the row on the Hinky Ford ship.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
AMER|CUs SHOWS
ALCAZAR NO. 9.

ALCAZAR NO. 2.
TUESDAY.
Sherman Hamburger in What the
River Foretold-3 reel drama
The Circus.
WEDNESDAY.
Broadway FEATURE Reels.
Geo. Faucet in The Frame Up.
THURSDAY.
Edna Mason in Mamma reel
drama.
Loony Love Affairs-Comedy.
Bills Plumber-Comedy.
FRIDAY.
Mary Fuller in Lii No Wester-3
reel drama.
Disguised But Discovered Comedy.
SATURDAY.
Cleo Madison in The Ring of Des-
Tiny reel drama.
Muscles and Northumberland
Wanted A Leading Lady-Comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
Americas, Ga, December 81, 1915
Safety, Sane Christmas.

In the asylum of many, rides the
Nobel Ford hundred.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21
ALCAZAR, NO. /.
Tuesday

ALCAZAR, NO. 1.
Tuesday
Meal of the Navy" Chapter 8.
"The Woman Halter" 3-reel Essanay
drama
Wednesday.
Helen Holmes in "a Reril's Chance"
"Billie's Debut" comedy.
THE Girl and Her Trust" drama.
Thursday.
Laura Hope Crews in Tho Fighting
Hope" 5-reel Paramount picture.
Friday.
Broken Coin,h Chapter 81.
1.-THE Maker of Dreams" 3-reel
Kalem drama.
Saturday.
Special Xmas Program.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Published Daily and Sunday except
saturday afternoon; and Weekly by
Times-Recorder CO., QncorporatedJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-12-21

Entered as second class matter at
postoffice at Americas, Ca, under act
OF March 8, 1879.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
THE HELL FAMILY

The Damn family, of world
fame, bids fair to lose its renown
by discovery of the He'll family, in
he town Of Farrell, built by the
United States Steel Corporation.
Members of the family are not
averse to using their name in a
business way. The head Of the
family, Conrad He'll, an ice cream
manufacturer, has signs reading,
"Go to He'll for ice cream" scatter
ID throughout the city. Another
sign reads "Tce cream from He'll is
guaranteed pure and COOLING"
ill another bears the inscription
'IIave you been to He'll? It's the
coolest place in Farrell" When a
stranger enters Main street he is
startled by big billboard reading
"Hell is here; don't miss the place."
A block farther down the street
this sign is encountered: "You will
find everybody there on a hot day;
He'll is always open" The big sign
which, however, attracts most at
tention is in front of HelPs place
of business. 1t represents young
couple eating ice cream and the
young woman saying to her escort !:
"Hell for mine always"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
EVERY TOWN HAS EN-

Ed. o. Leigh, who usually says
something, has this in his Bowling
Green Messenger:
'Is it not funny how little country
editors undertake TO join in the pro-
,ession Of the molders Of public
opinionf Take, for instance, the
example Of the putative editor (or
sditors) Of our local contemporary,
the Tines Journal. They read
somewhere, or somebody told them,
that ship purchase bill was pend
ing in Congress, and that, though
the President was urging its pas
sage, the Junior Senator from Ken
lucky was opposing it. Both the
editors put together wouldn't know
ship purchase bill from road
cage, and therefore they are fully
capable Of criticising any editor
who might take opportunity to say
that Senator Camden had a right to
his opinion without being subjected
to the charge Of moral turpitude or
violation of party obligations.
"The President wanted the ship
purchase bill, and he was gener-
ally supported by the Democrats.
He also, wanted the repeal of the
tolls bill, even though it was made
part Of the Democratic platform.
He got his way although Speaker
Clark fought him tooth and nail.
He vetoed the immigration bill and
got by with it, but the most ardent
advocate Of passing the bill over his
'eto was Oscar Underwood, leader
Of the House Of Representatives,
and now Senator elect from Ala
bama.
"Of course you can depend upon
these embryo editors crying 'cuck-
90 when the clock strikes"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
SAME HERE

Some time ago we quit giving adj
vertising away to those who are
able to pay for it.
We have opportunities every day
to give away space, but all these
fine chances are now declined with
thanks. Several fair associations
have furnished us with entertaining
stories about their amusement en-
terprises for the coming summer
and fall, asking that we kindly give
their several worth Of space that
others pay for. Also they would
surely send US two complimentary
tickets.
Now we have tried complimentary
tickets, fried, stewed, on toast and
smothered in onions, but have found
them unpalatable in every style.
Chopped fine they might make good
breakfast food" but we have no
chopper. And at the end Of the
week we are unable to unload them
on the pay roll, our employees seem
ing to prefer the cash.
A baseball team will pay rent for
grounds to play on, hand out the
money for balls, bats, masks.
gloves, suits, shoes, ETC., and then
ask the newspaper man to donate
sufficient space to see the game.
A church society will give
chicken pie supper or some kind of
a supper, and the newspapers are
expected to give sufficient free adj
vertising to bring out good crowd
of customers. Maybe they say
"Thank you so much for your high
ly appreciated help in advertising
our supper" But they never think
of sending a sample Of the edibles
to the hardworking newspaper men
who have been putting in most Of
the night before, perhaps, advertis-
ing the supper, and think its all in
the days work.
It's funny game, and funny
world. Still it goes on, just the,
same.-Bourbon News.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
FRECKLES
February and March Bring Out
Unsightly Spots. How to Re-
move Easily.

The woman with tender skin
breads February and March be-
cause they are likely to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter
how thick her veil, the sun and
winds have a strong tendency to
make her freckle.
Fortunately for her peace Of
mind the recent discovery of a new
prescription, othine ID o u b | e
strength, makes it possible for even
those most susceptible to freckles
to keep their skin clear and white.
No matter how stubborn a case Of
freckles you have, the double
strength othine should remove them.
Get an ounce from The Bassett
Drug Company and Danish the
freckles. Money back if it falls
Adv. ~
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
CHAS. LEWIS MARRIED

Mr.. Chas. M. Lewis, Of this coun-
ty, and Miss Mary Lane, of Owings-
vile, we're married last week in
Ashland. The groom is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ii. Lewis, Of near
Ewington, and a prominent and
popular young farmer. His bride is
the charming daughter of Judge j.
W. Lane, of Owingsville, and one
Of the loveliest girls of Bath county.
Following a brief bridal trip the
young couple will return here and
take up their home at the Mrs. CyG-
thia Harp farm on the Hinkston
pike, which Mr.. Lewis recently
leased. We join in rendering con-
gratulations and best wishes.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
COL. {. ". LILLARD
COMMITS SUICIDE

Col. E. w. Lilliard, member Of The
Legislature in 1908, who sprang in.
to prominence few years ago by
refusing to support Gov. J. c. w
Beckham for the U. s. Senate after
he had received the nomination a,
the hands of the people, killed him
self last Wednesday in the attic Of
his residence.
With H. S. McNutt and Alder,
Charlton, Senator'S and Chris Muel-
Ter, Representative, all Of Louis
vile, Col. Lillard refused to vote fol
Gov. J. C. w. Beckham in 1908 and
IN February 20 of that year the
four cast their votes for Bradley,
breaking a deadlock and electing
The Republican. Feeling ran high
in Boyle county, where Col. Lillard
was elected and his figure was burn
ed in effigy by indignant Democrats.
When Senator Bradley took Office
he appointed Col. Lillard his secre-
tary and as such he served until
the Senator's death two months
ago, when the Democratic Steering
Committee deprived him of his per-
quisities, but voted him $500, when
he returned to Danville.
The body was removed to the
home Of his brother-in-law, DIR. ].
B. Stout, on Lexington avenue. Col.
Lillard is survived by his wife and
three children: Stout Lillard, Of
Orlando, Fla; Mrs. John French, of
Atlanta, Ca, and Mrs. George Har-
rison Craddock, Of Washington
City.
At the time Of his death he was
fifty-five years Of age and had been
prominent in politics in Boyle county
for many years. 1t is thought that
the derision and scorn Of his former
friends after he deserted his party
caused him to take his life.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24

Occasionally it might be termed
the "high cost Of loving"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24

A Good Motto: "WORK."
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24

A belt worn by Napoleon Bona
pare at the battle of Waterloo has
been presented to the National Mill
tary Museum of Paris. That's good
for even a belt may perpetuate the
greatness Of its wearer. And on
second thought, we have an old belt
or two we wore in bygone days
which the museum may have for the
asking.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-24
SECRET WEDDING GIVEN OUT

A wedding which occurred at
Jeffersonsville, Ind, on Oct. 10,
1914, was made public here recently
when the friends and relatives Of
Mr.. Ben w. Cox were advised Of
the arrival that day Of Mrs. Cox to
join her husband and make their
home here. Mrs. Cox was Miss
Francis Frank, Of Big Cifty, KY,
and trained nurse. The an
nouncement came as big surprise.
Mr.. Cox has been making his home
in Louisville for some years but re-
Gently accepted position with the
Sentinel Democrat in this city. He
is son of DR.. and Mrs. G. N. Cox.
of Camargo. His bride is very
handsome and attractive young
lady.
Occasionally it might be termed
tha Ub;oh oocf ~ 1ov;uOU