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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13
THOSE WHO COME

See our window for Elk EmbIems.
5. A. DANIELS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Fletcher w. Griffin left this after
noon for Oglethorpe, on a short bust
ness trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mrs. H. A. Harris and son, Cassels,
OF Leesburg, are in the city today, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Prof. j. G. Hoist, of the Americas
High school faculty, left Friday for
the meet in Cordele. Prof. Hoist is in
charge of the Americas athletes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Secretary Lyman, G. c. Oliver, w.
H. Gardner and S. A. Moses were re-
cent visitors to Preston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Bowles, of Detroit,
Mich, who have been the guests OF
Hr. and Mrs. N. A. Ray, left today for
visit to Florida points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Riley have re-
turned from Atlanta, where they have
been pleasantly entertained for the
past few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mildred Warlick, Miss Martha lyey,
Miss Lena Mayo, Miss Hazel Prather.
Miss Mildred SumerfOrd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Just received fresh shipment o
Dream and Shad, Sherlock and Co.
13-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Henderson Dodson, of Plains, Ga.
was a business visitor in Americas to
day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mrs. John Ferguson, of Leslie, Wis
tied Americas Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Carter, of Rich
land, Ca, were in Americas Wednes-
day. returning home in the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr.. B. E. Fouche and family, o.
Leesburg, were in Americas Thursday
morning, going home from visit to
relatives in Buena Vista
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Montezuma was represented in
Americas yesterday by H. A. Davis, A
F. Mckenzie, e. B. Hamilton and T. E
Maffett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

We are now ready to give special at
tention to the Children's Easter Bon
nets. Misses Hayy & Tillman. 1-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Forester and
Mrs. Fred Watson. of Leesburg, were
shopping in Americas Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hill, of Cobb, Ga
were visitors in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Ware G. Martin, of Leesbu.g, was a
business caller in Americas Wednes-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-13

Miss Lola Keatley, of the history de
partment of the Americas Highh school
left Thursday for Cordele, where she
will attend the Third District High
school meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

isfactory reduction in the turbidity,
the color and also the number of bac-
terra. The water is safe for use
for drinking purposes
Commissioner Murrin said he is
pleased with the reports and from
time to time will give results of anal
ysis made at the laboratory here in
connection with those which monthly
will come from the state university.
Water Not Clear.
In the bluff district yesterday the
water was found to be cloudy. Some
reports came into the city hall regard
ing the matter. Commissioner Murrin
explains that Sunday night the
water in the Mississippi rose in the
turbidity from $50 to 500 and the
treatment with alum to clarity it was
not increased. AS soon as the condi-
ton was noted the alum solution was
made larger and the turbidity reduced.
The water was not harmful to drink,
as the chlorine treatment keeps it
pure, and the only purpose the alum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

Diary, and later on the district will be
extended TO include the Thirtyfrst
street station of the Rock Island lines
and perhaps block south of the pres
ent limits. City Attorney J. X. Scott
was authorized by the commission
Yesterday TO prepare an ordinance
containing such provisions.
The present fire district extends
from the Mississippi river on the north
to the center line Of the alley between
Fourth and Fifth avenues and from
thirteenth street on the west to Twen-
ty-fourth street
In enlarging the district the city
commission places more rigid regula-
tons on buildings which will be erect
ed in the new territory added to the
fire limits and controls and modifica-
lions made on those within this boun-
dairy
Members of the commission discuss
ed the plan of extending the district
to Thirty-first street and south to Fifth
avenue and all seemed TO favor this
plan, but decided that it would be bet
ter TO defer action for a time. The
councilmen agreed, however, that the
time was ripe to make the extension
to Twenty-ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
WATER ANALYSIS
PROvEsIT IS SAFE
Chemistry Department of State Uni.
yersity Makes First Report
Since Murrin Took Charge.
PLEASING TO THE COMMISSIONER
Explains Cause of Complexion OF Aqua
in Hill District, But Says it
is Pure to Drink,

Commissioner J. A. Murrin today
publishes the first analysis of city wa
ter since he assumed the office of sup
erintendent of waterworks The anal
ysis is made by the department OF
chemistry of the University of Hi
nois.
Two specimens Of water were sent
to the university by Commissioner
Murrin. One was of untreated water
and the other of water taken from a
hydrant in the laboratory at the filtra-
ton plant.
OF the untreated water the report
says: The bacterial data indicates
serious pollution and that without
treatment the water is unsafe for use
for drinking purposes"
OF the specimen secured at the lab
oratory and of the kind that passes
into the mains in this city and is used
the report says:
Comparing this analysis with that
OF the raw water We note a very sat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
OLD SOLDIERS TO
HEAR WAR TALKS
Members of John BufOrd Post, G. A. r.,
Invited to Attend Lectures by
{. B. Johnson.

Patriotic organizations Of the city
have been cordially invited to attend
the meeting of the Rock Island County
Historical society Friday evening at
the Y. NJ. c. A. at which time c. B.
Johnson, Champaign, H., is to deliver
an address on illinois in the Civil
War" He will also speak at the high
school in the afternoon.
W. NJ. Mitchell, commander Of John
Buford Post, G. A. R., this morning re-
ceived the following letter Dom Walter
E. Price, adjutant Of Colonel Nodine
Post, Champaign, relative to Mr.. John
sons addresses, which all comrades
are urged to hear:
Champaign, Ill, Jan. 2S, 1915
Commander, John Buford Post,
Dear Sir and Comrade: Our patri-
otto instructor, Comrade Past
Commander C. B. Johnson will de-
liver an address on illinois in the
Civil War" at your high school in
the afternoon, Friday. Feb. 4, and
before the Rock Island County
Historical society in the evening.
We should appreciate the favor
very much if the comrades of your
post, as many of them as possible.
would make themselves acquaint-
ed with Comrade Johnson on his
arrival in your city and attend the
lectures which will be well worth
the hearing. l am given to under
stand there will be no charge for
admittance and all comrades will
be welcome.
In addition to John Buford Post, the
Sons of Veterans, Spanish War Vet
Grams and other patriotic societies are
urged to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
A FREAK OF NATURE
Curative Waters Found by Chance at
Excelsior Springs.

twenty-five years ago one of the
most fertile wheat districts of Mis-
souri, was the Excelsior Springs region.
A little village grew up in this pic
turesque valley. Then, a miracle was
discovered-one of the many springs
which gushed forth from the hillsides
was found to contain valuable mineral
properties. The other springs were
analyzed by Uncle Sans experts and
the result was II different kinds Of the
most wonderful healing waters the
world has ever known for the treat
ment of rheumatism, stomach and liy-
er and kidney troubles, malaria. dia-
betes and nervousness and the results
of overwork.
The little village grew in a few
years to a flourishing resort and the
curative powers of its waters are rec
ognized by physicians all over the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

dllu IlCU anu luSuIeS
healthy body and sound mind.
FOR brain workers and others who
"lget their bodies and who cannot
@Ae Natures medicine as they should,
lefe remains Natures internal exer-
--a'~West Baden Sprudel Water.
.uis Is better than pills-more effica-
."as than salts A glassful of this
ss'afal laxative water at least once a
Fk exercises the kidneys, liver and
sssels-cleanses and tones the entire
%ssn. 1t encourages health and dis
~mages the undertaken.
vest Baden Sprudel Water has
r mv'eh friend in need to more than a
'''n iazy-lfyered, sluggish boweled
~ ~ and women who went to West
s..a Just to drink the water that
na give back to them their health.
+, were not disappointed. This wa
~. WI DO as much for you. Now they
~ mis- water at the Mother Spring.
+, eelsts sell it-15c for a small bot
saa DOC for the large size.
sust Heimbeck. whose drug store
h.. w Third avenue, endorses West
h. sprudel Water because he
h. lis great value In bowel, kid
NJ. h'er and stomach trouble. Mr..
nh ck enjoys the confidence of all
syti.i nAoH him and every reader of this
b :, mould profit by his advice, as
hss 'aiinends only that which he
Will do the work unfailingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
COLLEGE TO STAGE
INTERCLUB TOURNEY

Augustana college will hold It's first
interclub literary tournament tomor-
row evening, the Phrenokosmian and
Adelphic societies crossing swords.
Roth societies have selected their
ablest members to represent them, and
an interesting contest is impending.
Gold medals will be given to the win
ners of each of three contests, decla-
nation. dramatic reading and essay
writing. For the Adelphics, Trumanl
Saarle will deliver the defamation.
GLADYS Dunleayy will give the reading
and Anna Cessander has prepared the
essay. Arthur Benson, defamation,
Mabel Nelson, dramatic reading,
George Engdahl, essay, will represent
the Phrenos. Professor A. +. keiber,
Mrs X. T. Anderson, Mrs. j. f. Clark
son. r. W. Olmsted and Rev. J. Edgar
Wilson will act as judges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
WOULD OPEN LINE
SOUTH OF MOLINE
Tri-City Business Men. 1t Is Said,
Would Construct Line From PlOw
City to Rochelle. Ill.

There is in circulation in Moline a
report that a number of business men
of tri-cities, seeing an opportunity to
open up a direct route to the south, are
contemplating the construction of an
interurban line between Moline and
Rochelle, Ill, and that considerable
progress has already been made in pro-
noting the project
The proposed line would have no
competition in this field; it would make
connections with the main lines of the
Northwestern, Burlington and Illinois
Central, and therefore it should enjoy
the patronage Of manufacturers in this
territory, especially exporters. The
steamship lines are building wharves
and docks at New Orleans to handle in
creased amount of exports and Moline
factories would be able to open up a
direct shipping route to this point on
the gulf.
In addition to these features it is i'm
portant to know that the proposed line
would pass through one of the richest
farming communities in the state, and
would tap valuable coal lands.
The proposed route would run from
Moline to Geneseo, touching a point
near Colona bridge enroute; then to
Hoopole, Tampico, Amboy, Lee Center
and Rochelle, covering a total distance
of Sc miles. At Geneseo connections
would be made with the Rock Island.
at Tampico it would connect with the
Burlington, at Amboy it would touch
the main line of the Illinois Central,
and Rochelle the Northwestern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
FIRE INSPECTION
1OBE MADE HERE
rax couucil Endorses Project OF State
Marshal and 20 Men viii BE
Sent to Rock Island.
RI PROMOTE PREVENTION PLAN
Varies and Lectures VIII Re Given to
rducate People in Methods Of
Eliminating Hazards.

pnck Island during the month OF
MARCH will receive rigid inspection by
score of men in the employ of the
.,.te fire marshals office. Also an
.3ucational campaign for fire proven
,;on will be conducted.
Legreid, Centralia, deputy fire
-srshal, outlined the plans before the
-so,ing of the municipal commission
yesterday and the councilmen assured
him hearty cooperation, appointing
commissioner J. H. Liedtke to make
necessary arrangements.
commissioner Liedtke will secure
Tho assistance Of local commercial or
carnations. The inspectors will visit
svery business house and factory in
he city and leave a slip containing a
,anort of all defects which contribute
N FIRE hazard with the owner of the
building. Duplicates will be made and
sled with local authorities, who will
Investigate and see if the defects have
heen removed The work will require
about two days. and while the inspec-
,ors are here moving pictures will be
shown free. The pictures will point
mt the common conditions which
cause fires and one of the deputy in
spectors will give a lecture on Fire
Prevention.
AZ have arranged for inspections in
Moline and East Moline" Mr.. Legreid
said. Il don't know if this city has
had similar inspections before, be-
cause the fire prevention society has
alEays had charge of it. Within the
last wear, however, the state fire mar
shals office has taken over the inves-
tigations and campaign to eliminate
FIRE hazard.
Our aim, of course, is to make your
dty more safe from fire losses and
We strive TO point out the defects so
that they can be eliminated / am ask
ing that you invite Mr.. Bennett, the
state fire marshal. to have his assist
ants inspect your city and TO have
him present here motion pictures
showing how fires are caused, arson
plants, and the steps which have been
taken to prevent fires.
Benefit of Experience.
We are not trying to usurp any of
the city's authority All we want is to
improve conditions in Illinois and help
make your city safer one. We will
give the benefit of our experience. We
are constantly receiving invitations
from other cities, and as it requires
tine to make arrangements for the
Inspection and to carry the fire pre-
yention campaign before the people
We would like you to act upon the
matter SOON
AT the mayors suggestion Commits
si0ner Liedtke was authorized to work
with Mr.. Legried in making the re-
CURED arrangements. The deputy fire
marshal said that it would perhaps be
The middle or latter part of March be-
fore the inspection would take place
here
Limits to Be Extended.
Fire limits in Rock Island are to
be extended to Twenty-ninth street,
five blocks east Of the present boun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

serves is to clarity it or in other words
to make it clear.
The city council is advertising for
bids for alum and has received assur
ances from the Superior Chemical
company of Joliet that it will not in
crease the price of the chemical. The
concern two weeks ago notified the
city city that it was forced to double
the cost of alum, which would increase
the expenditure of $4,000 per year on
the part Of the city. Mayor McConochie
and Commissioner Murrin, however.
wrote several letters and the company
later reconsidered and agreed to con-
tinue to furnish the city the alum at
the same price in view of the past
patronage of the municipality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01
When BRAIN WORKERS
( FORGET THEIR BODIES
One OF Series OF Talks on Health
By Rock Islands Leading Druggists

~o-oN~-~-~~~-~-o-~O~~ ~~-~~~~~~~-~~--~~~~~
H AUGUST HEIMBECk, Pharmacist.
Man born Of woman is of few days
saa full Of trouble" If he lives right
no can jucreaSa hiS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

world. Railroads extended their lines
to this resort and it is noted for its ho-
tells, the largest of which is The Films,
a splendid structure of native stone
with a capacity for 600 guests and
which is surrounded by a beautiful
park with old forest elms.
About a mile from The Elms is an
1S-hole golf course which professional
players deem one of the best in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01

country. 1t is situated 200 feet above
the town and has a wonderful view of
the surrounding country. The course
has 80 years stand of blue grass and
year.
Truly Excelsior Springs is blessed
with every gift nature has to bestow
and is an ideal place for recupera-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-01


days and lessen his
troubles. BY living
right, l mean spend
ing more time out of
doors, taking Ma
lures best medicine
fresh air and plen-
ty Of exercise. 1t will
add to your store Of
health, because it
helps the body throw
OFF waste and pois-
on accumulations -
keeps the blood pure
,-I ,-;,T, n-l s--,,-Na
The Detroit times., 1916-06-05
Four Typical Styles Pictured

fierce German attack on the Ypres
front. according to dispatches from
army headquarters In France.
The Germans drove the Canadian
out OF their first line trenches by n
heavy bombardment, but the Brit
ish guns began returning an equal
number OF shells the moment the
Germans were In the captured
trenches.
Under support OF gunnre the Ca
madam battalions, which include
many Americans. maintaining the
traditions OF the first contingent last
year at st. julien. Immediately
turned on the Germans In a series
OF counter-attacks. They fought
throughout the night. and were en-
gagged all Saturday. doggedly bomb
! ing their way back TO the possession
of the position which they had lost
Parties rushed In at different points
bombing and bsyonetting right and
left. and before their fierce worn
was ended. they had regained al
but a few yards.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-05
Wilson Hopes to Fore
stall Criticism BY G.
o. p. Convention
MAY COMPLETE
DRAFT TUESDAY
Will Finally Refuse to
Withdraw Troops
From Mexico

WASHINGTON. June 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson today began the draft
OF his reply TO the latest note from
Csrranza demanding withdrawal OF
American troops. or explanation OF
why the United States should keep
its troops on Mexican soil
II is the administrations present
intention TO have its reply in Car
ranza's hands before the end OF the
week-perhaps before Thursday, to
ofrestall as much az possible. ex-
pected adverse criticism OF the presi-
dents Mexican policy, at the Chi
cago convention.
With the personal help Of Score
tary OF State Lansing. the president
may complete a rough draft In time
for cabinet consideration tomorrow
That the troop withdrawal sugges.
ton will be refused seemed certain.
That the refusal will convey to de
taoot government officials finality
OF decision in this respect seemed
almost certainty. But the answer
will be couchcd in such terms as TO
leave the Carranza government am.
pie opportunity to keep itself right
before the Mexican public. Com
pletely peaceful conditions below
the border. the note will state, must
prevail, with some degree Of GER
tainty that wholesale banditry and
lawlessness. and raids on the Amer
lean side cannot recur.
Private. but apparently authentic
advices to the war department from
military officials as well as consular
and private advices to the state de-
partment, which recount unrest and
some anti-American feeling, will be
cited as explanation of the neces.
sity for continued presence of Amer.
lean troops in Mexico.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-05
FR|ARS HERE
FOR A FR0L|C
Train Is Late, But George
COhan Insists On Giving
a Parade

Although the Friars. who are TO
app ar Monday afternoon and even
ing. in the Detroit opera house, have
had strenuous tour since leaving
Forty-second-st. a week ago. and
their special train did not reach De
troit from Chicago until about noon,
little George Cohan," abbot OF the
Friars, and the man who wrote,
staged, produced and is now person
ally managing the annual Friars'
Frolic. insisted that parade take
place previous 10 the matinee.
The Friars had two grand" times
In st. Louis and Chicago, Saturday
and Sunday. in st. Louis. the stage
stars we're the guests OF the Mis-
souri, Athletic club. and a business
mems association. which latter gave
them a banquet between the after
noon and evening performances.
Sunday, the Chicago Athletic club
did the entertaining between the aft
ernoon and evening shows"
4
The Friars are on their annual
Frolic in order to raise money to
ward the building fund Of their re
Gently completed monastery, In New
York Many of the foremost men
on the stage are appearing In the
Frolic which combines minstrelsy
vaudeville, travesty, bur'esque
music and dancing.
Besides Abbott Cohan, who has
his father, Jerry, along too. the com
pany includes william Collier and
his son Buster" Louis Mann, Nat
Wills. Frank Tinney. Neil O'Brien
irving Berlin. Doyle and Dixon
George Primrose, James j. Corbett,
San, Harris. Hap Ward. VIII Rogers
Tom Diagle. Laddie Cliff, Vaughan
Comfort, Jean Schwartz, Gus Ed
wards, Ernest BALL Bud" Fisher, K
l.. Goldberg, 6ert Levy. Andrew
Mack, George Sidney, and nearly 100
others noted as actors. vaudeville
performers, song writer's. hbrettists
composers, artists and theatrical
managers.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-05

mot. only the present food situation,
but the situation the coming winter.
In order to insure supply for the
winter we must eat meat sparingly
during the summer. Probably meat
cards will be issued throughout Ger
many and there will be = few meat
less weeks.
"The cause OF the present short
age is the bad harvest last year. IL
the harvest this year Ia even me-
dunn. the food situation will begin
to improve the middle Of July or the
first OF August"
Herr Won Batocki's job Is to take
the stranglehold out OF the British
blockade. He must prevent the
starvation of Germany by her enc
mics. He must provide equitable
distribution OF the nations food sup
plies. He has done much already
and by keeping the public well in
formed regarding the food situation
and obtaining public cooperation.
he expects to do much more.
To understand his task, an Ameri-
can must imagine the United States
blockaded, no corn TO fatten the
cattle and each person provided
with half a pound OF meat, fifth
Of pound of butter. war bread and
plenty OF vegetables each week He
must imagine, too, that the United
States Is at war. with all her able.
bodied men fighting and two million
prisoners, the population OF Poland,
besides the Americans to feed. Then
he must imagine the job confront.
ing q national food department with
authority TO regulate what one buys
and eats.
Next Saturday, representatives OF
the larger German cities will come
to Berlin for conference al which
arrangements will be made for the
establishment OF food depots. where
cooked food will be sold at cost.
This scheme has been tried already
In some places with good results.
Travellers arriving from the rural
districts report the crop prospects
excellent The farmers declare the
present weather a gift from Provi-
dence to the German people. Am
bassador Gerard. returning from his
hunting lodge, reported the rye -four
feet high.