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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

ing steel blades, with their clean, sharp,
merciless edges, give just that touch OF
gentleness and benevolence appropriate
to the day.
1t will probably not seem like Christ
mas unless there rolls up to the door
that success-shouting car that you had
for so long been expecting some
thoughtful frat brother of yours to give
you. It's stream lines and electric
lights and four thousand mile endur-
ance records are exactly in tune with
the sleigh bells and the mince pie of
the occasion, and there comes the old
childlike st. Nicholas thrill at the notion
that you could start this very day, and
get across the continent by Arbor Day,
without blowout.
1t seems a little surprising to learn
some of the gifts that are the very es-
sence of Christmas But when Amer
lean manufacturers and their ad
writer's get down to noble purpose,
it seems they can bend even the most re-
calcitrantly prosy objects to their high
poetic missions. An accident policy
with its sweet thoughts of future one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

T USED to think that profits were the
handspring that kept American
industry grinding grimily on, that
tooth paste and toric lenses, bathrobes
and bedsteads were manufactured only
to divert dollars into the pockets of the
tlreless business man.
Ten months of the year this may be
true, but about the middle of September
there is born in the advertising offices
and in the sales agencies of Big Busl'
ness a pathetic longing to make the
Christmas spirit prevail throughout the
land, and a great devotion to making the
day that comes only once year remem-
bered on the 364 days between its rare
occurrences. American manufacturers
from about the middle of October until
the day before Christmas display a
unanimity of purpose that amounts al
most TO a national self Inconsistencies.
Their one stirring ambition, one is con-
vinced from reading the advertisements
a the November and December issues
OF the magazines, is to produce only
such articles as shall uniquely reflect the
Christmas spirit, to stop producing any
commodities save those that make a
perfect, unaduterated Christmas Day.
Before the Christmas spirit is annu-
ally in operation the advertisements
offer goods on their strictly prosy
merits. You are asked to buy this adj
vertiser's talking machine because only
this one will bring you all the worlds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

armed bliss, nerve tonic for the
hollow cheeks and shrivelled soul, a
fountain pen that will save fathers
time. as he sits through the long winte-
evenings working overtime at book
keeping, respondent evening clothes,
stiff with formality for the jovial holi-
day family gathering, these are the
things that make Christmas imperish-
able in fact, in song and in story. Rub
Der sponges, steel storage units. invul-
nerable roofing material, and bond
paper to impress your customers, ali
these are the memories that make re.
current Christmases seem years apart.
A subscription to the New Quarterly,
which goes earnestly and seriously to
the roots of things, will exactly reflect
the testing glee of the little ones. Fin
ally, the automatic check protectors and
safety revolvers are the supreme gifts,
totally and piquantly rejecting the true
motive force of the festival: peace on
eartn, good Will 10 men.
AS long as American industry is vital
and advertising copy live, the Christ
mas spirit will endure. 1t will live
keenly, versatility and miscellaneously,
through all the commodities listed in
the Buyers Guide. For as the even
ings lengthen and the summer resort
advertisements begin to disappear, all
else in American industry is forgotten.
Perhaps indeed it is because everyone
has turned to manufacturing Christmas
gifts that butter and eggs, -four and
meat have become so rare and so pre-
cious. Big business seems to have de-
cided that these things have no place in
the lovely graces of Yuletide, not even
at the Christmas dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

thinks hard enough, anything, with the
exception of swords and scalpels, IS
acutely typical of Yuletide emotions.
There are, of course, the talking ma
chimes with their ukalele records, and
the marimbas which are pictured fit
tingly informing before the glittering
tree and the blazing fire. What would
Christmas morning be without the
sweet solemnities of the rural dialogue
records, the brass bands, the fox trots
that go to make the good old-fashioned
Christmas? The only trouble with the
festivities at Bracebridge Hall, as de-
scribed by Washington Irving, is that
these melodious accoutrements of the
day were lacking.
But a real Christmas morning is nor
made complete by a talking machine
The day would be bleak and empty and
wouldn't seem the same old holiday at
all unless somebody had sent YOU lit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03
Weeks to Christmas and Al Through the Land
Advertisements of the "Ideal GiH." An Ideal
Is Anything That Is for Sale

music and the latest ragtime; his bright
particular car" will take you across the
continent more quickly and blowout
lessly than any other at thrice its price;
his coffee cups the climax, dieteticallJ
speaking, and its very cheapness en-
dears it to you forever. Through ten
months American Business coolly calcu-
lates; it expects you to spend your
money only on the sheerest logic, and
data and demonstrations are its only
bait for dollars.
Just before Christmas, however, Sor
did considerations of economy, conven-
fence, cheapness and neverfadingness
disappear from the mistletoe ads. All
American industry is centred upon
turning out the Perfect Gift, the treas
ured trife that will make the Blend of a
Perfect Day. On Thanksgiving it is
generally recognized that only turkey
and pumpkin pie are actually in the
spirit of the festival, but The ingenious
advertiser has found that if one only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

of
eunan Grm them Tasat the OF
andth in
Gran and the o the o o be o lie
New or two day b
il town know e a YER
hin thee a o
ero: Thangh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-17
VALUES JUMP WHEN
CITY Is PURCHASER
irHct> >ur grStcd FOR PurLs in Fujton
hhcr"d ut Many Times Their
ASSESSED Value.

since the iEb'e"tlon -: propaganda
II h"hult 90 :, cl,y-uwucd ya-k In lrul.
on and the rrcomr,udaron O: the
Fin"n"e Committee tina, $500 loo ap-
'r"priatcd from The proposed 50. roc. 600
'o"d ISSUE fog the nur>Aas- oe a por
Lion "i the Philips Grove property,
.aHd values III Fulton HAY. tunpc! to
~ amazing figure.
Twelve acrcs OF TIC PhNlus l..ova
property have h"cu offered to INC a!-v
'nr $4,000. Tho 1915 assessment ON
His tract was 5000. Thomas r',rDI-
40 has offered the eli! one and seven
niehths acres iOr $2Qbou Tho uror-
.rtv Mas assessed ~ $1,000. ana the
IMPROVEMENTS ON il were uS~.Sscq Al,
- TOO. Another tract which. frclud-
~ the buildings on IL E.ts been as
scss"d at SI,eu.. mas been offered 70
he city for rs goo: .':st.M anothc! tract.
City block iu'Isi.A. assessed at s. or".
aas been offered - jho ylt, for = 600.
The Finance Comni.'cc yesterday
received. through TIE Administrative.
Nonrd q communication from Mrs
Rosa Harrison Tran, an offer 10 sell 20
the city - twc'N"-arvc tract o. .ard
nn Fulton I'M, fronuuG on Williams
burg Avenue, for SlAtuh
IKE FINANCE COMMITTEE" meets on
Tuesday might. When &, VIII have n.aav
offers 20 considcr Alderman 4 G.
-tnorizinE the F!uaucc Committees 20
property "dloinWs 'Nc F"'-oN SetooI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-17
CITIZENS GIVE THEIR
APPROVAL TO REROUT|NC
Final Action Is Deferred by Council
Committee 10 Hear From
Giutcr Park.
WILL REMOVE USELESS TRACK
Scheme Proposes Direct Car Service
From Swnn>boro, by Way of Hull.
Main. Broad AMI First Streets. to
tiintcr Park.

VIII the understanding tltat Their.
had boon practical agreement between
the people al the sections affected. and
The Virginia Railway anh Power Com
IanN on the tentative ordinance re-
routing Tin. tintcr Iara. Barton hcieuts
ANA Hull street cars 80 as to operate
u through scrvic. between the r.SI,c.-
tiN" terminals. the >Ub-commirt." ola
streets yesterday postponed action On
tn" ordinance untii Tuesday, March -
~ order that = conference may to- hcid
between the railway company ana the
'iut"r itrh titiE"nS' Association.
I"hn w Williams representing TIA.
Gir;vr Hart citizens Association. said
that the chief question was as 10 the
s"hcdui" /" he maintained ~" was
sure the association would agree To tl,c
proposed ordinauc. ii IN. members
WEI" assured al Il regular schedule
MIR Williams took occasion To hop"
tIat TN. company would not place ON
tho Giutcr rarK AMI i;artun heights
l'ucs tn" ears he described as Two
rooms nud = bath ANA General Mana
G"r 4. u. buchanan assured him that
standard equipment would b.. used.
Npnarcrtly fIVoring The tentative ordi-
the TACT that no provision is made
'u IA" ordinance as Ia tn" tracks on
rolih Fifth street. say iu.: ths' il would
H. useless 10 maintain thcm II they
zen. not to u" nut 90 some PURPOSE
Tho ordinance will probably u. amend
cd - provide FOR this omission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-17
WILL HONOR FOLKES


Members 81 tn, KirUmord Bar Assoc
c;:tior nrc ulaulill@ Il ,r"rnorial - 'hc
lat. Ninctr"c folk-. ~ many years
Common w"a!th'S Attorney. ana a p"ti-
tiou for funds j. hcinr circulated Tho
petition is signed hy Attorneys J. F"ur
!.tWlvy. Iaiu"s &. Page and Edwin =.
= Is. II = said tn" memorial viii con-
list 81 "a h"ndstOm" ov". Nj. Folli"s's
3 raw. I'm Hollis wood Cemetery ana an
painting, Ia" Lutte: 20 b.. hung in
.ho HUStiuEs Court room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-17

Tr!ai of several suits to recover
money paid for lots in Myrtle Grove
from John =. and Josiah g. Robert.
son was begun Yesterday ia tho citv
Circuit Court; Fannie y Morton is
ia" nrst complainant - appear She
- SUN" Tor s3c5 other plaintiffs arr.
; " Hall Lucy j Morton Jane West
+ !. Mccoy and Henry Anderson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-17

Henry Hinton was fined So and
costs iu the folic" Court yesterday on
i Charg" OF speeding his machine
tn" streets. Policeman l. X
Clarke reported Hinton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
GLAD YOU CONE.

The Elks have almost ended their
stay in Americas, but we hope it will
not be long before they will again be
among us
We are glad they came. They had q
good time and We good time; in fact,
everybody had good time.
The state convention has meant
much to Americas. 1t is one of the
greatest honors which could befall q
little city, and Americas COPIED with
the problem in grand style
Everybody's glad the Elks came, ami
ii 1t wasn't that somebody else should
be given a chance, We would bring
them back to Americas for their 1917
convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
INSTANCE OF IRISH FOLLY.

Sir Roger Easement, leader of the
Irish separatists, is under arrest for
landing German guns in Ireland and
stirring up a revolt there. There he's
been fighting in Dublin between the
regular troops and members of the
Sirn Rein, an Irish organization favor
ing separation from England. The rev.
olution in Ireland may be more serious
than at first thought. but it will be
put down by the government.
How utterly foolish is this movement
on the part Of some Irishmen who can
not get used to the British rule. 1t
Iuay be patriotic for them to try to es-
tablish a government of their own,
looked at in a certain light, but the
utter folly of the movement is appar-
ent.
Ireland will never be a separate ma
ton again. 1t may some day have
home rule as Canada has it. Tha,
will be as near as it will ever come to
Independent government Home rule
would be great thing for Ireland, and
just before the opening of the war, the
British parliament was ready to pu.
iuto effect a home rule bill, in spite of
the threat Of the inhabitants of Ulster
to revolt against it. Now this move
lnent of the separatists is apt to knock
into bits every particle of work that
has been done looking to home rule for
Ireland.
No more monumental blunder could
have been committed by those who
are wishing for independent govern
ment for Ireland.-Athens Banner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
School Improvement.

How to improve our teachers and
our schools is a great problem in
Georgia and the South. The Univer-
sity Summer School is one of the
greatest agencies in helping towards
the solution. Get the teachers to this
school, and the improvement in the
schools will be marked. The expenses
of the session are the lowest, and
teachers should be encouraged in
every possible way to attend Boards
and superintendent are urged to con.
slider this. 1t is not an uncommon
practice for superintendent to man
out courses for teachers to complete
on basis of promotion. A few teach
ers may study specialties and be a
great help to the Superintendent in
training other teachers in the in
PRODUCTION of the special branches.
The recreation feature of the
School will help to make the time
an enjoyable vacation outing needed
by all teachers Every teacher
should aspire to start every school
year better equipped than in the pre-.
ceding year Every superintendent
and school board should be ambitious
to operate schools improved every
year. The State offers great assls-
lance to all through the Summer
School for Teachers with its Confer
ence for Superintendent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
ARMY ADVERTISING.

According to that careful writer, Fred
erick NJ. Kerby, the advertising bill OF
the United States government, made
necessary to get $4,000 recruits to fill
up the regular army to war strength
for purposes connected with the Mex
lean troubles was $2,171,00
1t costs $S7 per man to get them to
enlist
The army gets % men by advertising
while getting one without advertise
ing.
That being the case, no wonder get
ting them is difficult and slow. Ad-
vertised goods have to be worth some
thing or the advertising cannot be
successful.
What has the army to advertise?
Anything which appeals to man VIII,
can get anything else to do?
Sixteen dollars a month, board and
lodging, a position Of social inferiority
and cervitude, medical attendance.
clothes, and no opportunity for a life's
livelihood, or the possession of wife
and family and a real home.
Suppose that any of our great
schools had a fund of $S7 student to
spend in advertising Can it be doubt
ed that it could fill it's classrooms and
dormitories with students? It could
advertise something which all ambi-
tious boys want-an education, an
equipment for business, an opening in .
to the great avenues of success in fife.
everything which the army does not
offer.
The soldiers day could be arranged
i have the word of twenty regular
army officers for this statement-so
that he would have not less than three
hours every afternoon and two every
evening for study, every day between
the first of September and the first day
OF June, without interfering with his
military duties
Suppose the army were so re-organ-
lied and provided with teachers and
| professors as to offer the bows in
khaki as good an education as is of
fered by the various technical and
other schools. suppose that the re-
cruiting officers could advertise that
fact, do you suppose for a moment tina:
it would cost any such sum to get re.
cruits, even though the soldiers re-
ceived no pay, except, perhaps, a little
spending money, such as college stu
dents like to possess?
Why, such chance would advertise
itself to every boy in the nation. and
TO every man who has not had A
I hancc.
1t would be the talk of every gather
ing Of young men of serious purpose
in life.
1t would be the great new fact in the
lives of our young men.
Why, that advertising bill alone
would pay the entire expense to The
government of enlisting and trainin.
from 1000 to 5000 men for a year,
Give the army something to advertise
and the boys will enlist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The United States is the only coun-
try where one can say offensive things
about the chief executive and go ur-
punished, which may have much to do
with the traditional sweetness of the
American disposition, fermenting
opinions of those in authority being
promptly uncorked and as soon for
gotten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

It is true that this is not the first
time that the United States has sent
n General Scott to Mexico. 1t will be
recalled that "Old Fuss and Feathers"
went into that country in March, 1S47,
aud in the following September he oc-
snpied the City of Mexico. But no.
body knows what is going to happen
this time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
DEADSURE THING.

Here is one deadsuure weather pre-
dletion: One week from yesterday and
thereO will be great dryness in. Geor-
ga; it will rain from Rabun gap to
Iybee light and from the heights of
fonah's peaks to the marshes of
Giynn.-Brunswick News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The blind man is to be pited more
now than ever. Men that can see, see
things that even blind man would
love to see.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

Throughout the South there is a
broad and definite inclination to better
agricultural conditions. 1t is unnec-
eSsary to review the various infiu-
ences that have contributed to this
tendency. They have been widely dis
cussed. The important fact is that the
movement is under way and results are
already manifest.-Doublin Courier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
LOMBARD
FOUNDRY, MACHINE, BOILER WORKS
and Mill SUPPLY STORE
Augusta, Georgia.

Capacity, 300 Hands. Hundred
Thousand feet floor space. Cotton, Oil,
Gin, Saw, Grist, Fertilizer, Cane, Shin
gle Mill Machinery, Supplies and Re-
pairs and Castings, Shafting, Pulleys,
Hangers, Wood, Coal and Sawdust
Gratebars, Pumps, Pipe, Valves and
Fittings, Iniectors, Betting, Packing
Hose, etc. Cast every day. One hun,
fred machines and good men ready to
10 your work quick.
FORD Motor Cars, Supplies and Be-
pairs In Stock. Quick Delivery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

Louisiana's new governor by name
Is Ruff Pleasant Ruff at times, and
Pleasant at others, we suppose; but
then what's in a name?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

1t is rumored that Hoke Smith and
Tom Tit Hardwick will both be at the
Macon meeting May 3 1t is presumed
Editor Thomasson will also be there
tie pay his respects to this beautiful
duo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28
Reviews and other Courses.

There will be common school re-
views covering all the branches.
Courses in school management, or
ganization of play as we'll as work,
boys and girls clubs, home econom-
les for rural schools, drawing and
blackboard sketching are among the
many helpful courses to improve the
teachers. Special courses will apply
to the problems of rural life and edu-
cation, considering the one-teacher
school and the consolidated school.
Other special courses will be devoted
similarly to teachers and problems Of
town and city schools.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The oat crop is the first crop of the
year to mature. 1t is likewise one of the
most valuable crops-not for money.
but for general home purposes. A good
cat crop means good fat mules and
'crses throughout the summer in MAX
Ing the other crops, and the oat crop
very promising one this year
Moultrie Observer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

1t is only the blind man who doesn't
approve of the short skirt and even
he will say they are worth seeing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The largest cotton-producing COUNTY
in the United States, Ellis county
Texas, yielded 1914 bales last year.
This is more than six times the amount
produced in the whole state of Virginia
ara more than was raised in either
Missouri or Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

It's war in Mexico not in Germany.
that Mr.. Hearst would like. Monetary
interests first with Willie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

A man should never remind his wife
Of her age unless he has birthday
present at hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

Judge w. E. Thomas is going to
make the boys sit up and take notice
down in the eleventh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The first day of May will be a great
cay in Georgia A day Of better citi-
zenship dawns. A new era begins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

The Georgia school teachers went on
record as favoring physical training"
for pupils, but they would not stand
Tor compulsory military training"
Physical training is like the half Ioaf
it is better than no bread at all. The
military feature would improve discip-
line and system, and that is what the
boys need-Valdosta Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

When the winds blow the girl with
warped limbs stands no chance in a
short skirt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

All nature smiles, even the trees
and the flowers nod their welcome to
lhe Elks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

Judge Cox, of the Albany circuit, Is
to oppose Hon. Frank Park in his race
for congress in the Second district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

Villa has read his death notice so
6ften that the news is doubtless quite
stale to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

1t is foolish idea of living that
prompts US to spend more than we
earn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

1t isn't so much the high cost of
living as it is the cost of high living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

If Hungary doesn't spell hungry
what do" it spell?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

Many a pretentious home is the bane
of the bill collector.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-28

This new method of political cam
raigning in south Georgia whereby su-
perior court benches are transformed
into political rostrums may be pleas
ing to the candidate, but it does nor
add very much dignity to the courts
brunswick News.