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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

One of the choice sights of the
convention is to see George w. Per
klns. the man who invented the Pro
gressive Dollar Sign. eating pea soup
at the Blackstone, at 50 cents PEI
gurgle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

with his hands in his pockets, but oc-
! caslonaIly ne hauls a couple OF fore
angers out OF his trousers pockets,
shakes them NJ the crowd and puts
them back again The senator hasn't
had haircut for a long time and he
looks fine
When House Oncer Abrams, of
the la sale. wanted 10 clear a cor
riaor OF argumentatiye Hughes and
Roosevelt boomers. he delivered Il
few ,quir,s OF ammonia surrepti-
tiously abou- their edges The
Hughes delegates. who GOT the nrst
whin. moved away with the remark
that the Roosevelt continent was
setting TOO strong for them and the
rest OF the crowd quickly followed
Mrs.. OXFORD Plnchot Is striking
figure even among hundreds Of NO
men in the midst II the mcos here.
More than q thousand l6csndie-
pover electric bulbs are going full!
blast IN The Coliseum convention
hall ceiliug ever during the midday
sessions 81 the Republicans
The vaUlted interior Of the long
.hlzh Coliseum looks Ike the under
side OF q railroad oulverr trimmed in
white sud yellow ChecseClclh.
There are thousands and thou
sands OF yards Of the cheesecloth.
Senator Reed Smoot who rushed
into the Hmelight when he was
brought up from the winds in his
sad dropping moustache TO read
the report OF the committee on
credentials has a slightly studied
nose His report is the one that de-
termines whether delegates shall
-, down. stand up or get out; aud
it's the one that precipitsted the
free-for.all battle in 1912.
II may have been Misrepresentation
superindrcei by disturbing 1872
memories, or possibly only habit,
but the senator braCed himself and
kept his right hand or his pistol
pocket all the time Re reported.
Both Chauncey VI. Depew ana
Uncle Joe Cannon. 50 and 81, respec-
lively, or 152 years oil all told. dem
onstrated in their speeches that age
has not impaired their lung power.
Both OF them can be heard in the
Coliseum as vell as Chairman Hard
ing. much younger and huskier
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

An absent minded society edi'ress.
describing the gowns OF well known
women at the Republican convention
sessions. quite calmly stated tNa'
Mrs. Edward Hines WAS dressed IN
purple flowers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

Most men become experts at but
ting In.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09


sessions. quite calmly stated thar
Mrs. Edward Hines wsS dressed m
purple flowers
A large quartity OF Roosevelt
Hughes, Burton. Fairbanks and other
enthusiasm has mad 10 walk aroun (!
In the rain since the police barred
glee clubs and military bands FROM
the hotel Hobbies along Candidates
row.
Republican Chairman HARDING
Grapes himself IN fresh boiled
shirt and a different colored tie sew
eral Times day He's partial TO
robins egg blues and silver and old
gold symphonies and when hi
strolls down the Republican plat
form through forest Of pink peonies
he's a riot with the ladies--a riot
Right in front Of Mr.. Harding. on
the little blue boarded peninsula that
juts out from the platform. some
safety first soul has caused the ar
rangement OF a miniature prize ring
with brass corner posts and red
plush ropes. AL that remains TO be
desired is that the National COM
mitteemen wear bathrobes or RED.
white and blue trunks and have
burlies fan them With towels.
Ex-Gov. Franklin Murray, OF New
Jersey. has developed a habit of
standing forward on the Coliseum
platform, shrouded in thought and a
mouse colored wes'kit
In the midst of the ex-governor
public meditation, three worthy
huskies tramped across the platform
Juggling l3 volumes OF Kinds parlia-
mentary procedure with which they
surrounded Chairman Harding
desk Kinds procedure is the steam
rollers accessory with which, if nee
essary. black can be proved white
and white a bright cerise
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09
CONTEMPORARIES

senator BOrah who parts his hair
and delivery in the middle, uses but
one oratorical punctuaticE mark
u hen he makes 4 speech. lie talks
with his hands in his pockets, but oc-
casionaIly ne hauls a couple OF fore
fngers out OF his trousers pockets,
shakes them NJ the crowd and puts
them back again The senator hasn't
had = haircut FOR a long time and he
looks fine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

with care and culture all may ind
Some pretty flower in their own mind
some talent that - rare.
Charles and Mary Lamb.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

Let this mind be in YOU which
was also in Christ Jesus That is
the one clear way out OF the world
vindernesses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-09

There is no wisdom like frank
ness.-DisFaeH
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17
About The City


Miss Annie Dickinson of Nebish
attended to business matters in the
city yesterday.
R. w. Henrionnet is spending
short time transacting business mat
ters at Gonvick.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
The Bemidji orchestra will give the
second of a series of dances tomorrow
night in the city hall.
A. H. Jester left for the Twin Cities
last night to attend to business mat
ters for the next few days.
Parties owning timber in the vicin-
ity of Wilton had better look after
same.-AdV. 1Od226
II. S. Erwin of the Beltrami Eleva-
tor & Milling company, left last night
for St. Paul and Minneapolis on bust
ness.
DR.. E. w. Johnson left last eve
ming for Turtle River, where he spent
few hours between trains on pro-
fessional business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Miss Lorraine Moore of Kelliher
spent a few hours between trains in
Bemidji yesterday visiting with
friends while enroute to Grand Rap
ids where she will visit with friends,
from her home at Kelliher.
Miss Nancy E. Cochran was mar
riried to Walter E. Spornitz last eve
ming by Rev. B. D. Hanscom at the
Methodist parsonage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Spornitz left last evening for Park
River, N. D., where they will make
their home.
Mrs. G. E. Lewis, formerly Miss
Essie Brannon of this city, after
spending a week as the guest of
Miss Marie Klein, left yesterday for
CrookstOn where she will visit for
a short time before returning to her
home at Baudette.
~ = ~ Fl
Miss Marjorie Knox, a graduate of
the Bemidji high school, who is
teaching school at Kelliher this year,
is spending a few days attending the
teachers convention, having arrived
this morning. She is the guest Of
friends while here.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Spencer of the
town of Northern arrived in Bemidji
last evening from Staples and Park
Rapids, where they have visited rela-
tives and friends for. the past ten
days. Mrs. Fannie Rice, sister of
Mrs. Spencer, accompanied them from
Staples to Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

After having spent the past two
weeks visiting with friends and rela-
tives, Max Hoffman left last evening
for his home at Ke1liher.
Ed. Friedman, a former baseball
pitcher of this section, is spending
the day in Bemidji visiting friends
and attending to business matters.
Mrs. G. o. Blain, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Cobb, for
the past two weeks, left yesterday
afternoon for her home at Elbow,
Sask.
Ed and Martin Malzahn of Min
neapolis are visiting in Bemidji for
short time as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Malzahn and other
friends.
Mrs. J. F. Finn and children, Ray
mond and Opal, left this morning
for Staples where they will spend
two weeks at the home of Mrs. Firms
parents.
Mrs. M. A. Soper and daughter,
Lillian, left yesterday afternoon for
Leonard where they will spend the
next few days visiting as the guests
of friends
A. A. Lord, of the Crookston Lum-
Der company, went to Kelliher last
night to attend to business matters
in connection with the lumber con-
Germ there.
Miss Sally Whiting, after having
spent a short time visiting as the
guest of friends and relatives at Kel-
liner, returned this morning to her
home here.
Mrs. Sam Hayth returned Wednes-
day to her home at Northern after
visiting relatives at Nevis, Park Rap
ids and other southern points for
the past week.
Ole Ness and family of Northern
were in Bemidji Wednesday visiting
with friends before leaving for Can
ton, MIMI, where they will make
their future home.
e. H. Taylor, claim agent for the
500 Line, spent yesterday here at
tending to business matters. He re-
turned to his home at Thief River
Falls on the afternoon train.
B. S. Eggen of Spokane, Wash,
spent few hours in the city yester-
day visiting with friends and at
tending to business matters, while
enroute to Almenning-nord-fjor
Norway.
Miss Alice Brennon arrived in the
city yesterday from her home at
Eckles and spent the day visiting
with friends. She also attended to-
shopping matters before returning to
her home in the evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Hesitatel Use Sure "Gets-It" for Those
Corns and Save Your Life and Your Toes!
eat off the toes, tapes that stick to
the stocking, bandages and plasters
that make a package of the toes try
ing blood-bringing razors and scis-
and you ought to have seen that corn
come off-just like a banana peel" It's
simple, wonde rful. It's the new way,
painless, applied in two seconds, new
Nothing to press on the corn. Never
fails. Quit the old ways for once any,
way and try "Gets-It" tonight. For
corns, calluses, warts and bunions.
bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence
& Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Bemidji and recommended
as the worlds best corn cure by Bar
ker's Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

G.. H. Carter of Hines arrived in
the city this morning to spend short
time looking after his business in
terests in Bemidji.
Miss Anne Olson was a business
visitor in Bemidji yesterday. She
returned to her home at Puposky on
the afternoon train.
The B. P. O. Elks, No. 1852, have
issued invitations for their Charity
ball to be held at the armory Tues
day evening, Feb. 20.
Attorney A. A. Andrews left last
evening for the Twin Cities where
he will remain for some time attend
ing to legal business.
J. A. Mcdonald left last evening
for various points north of Bemidji
where he will spend the next two
weeks on business matters.
Albert Brabitz has sold his barber
shop in Nyomer, through the Long
balla & Leighton Real Estate COM
pany, to Everett Leighton.
Miss Nina Lind, who has been Wis
iting at the William Begsley home
in Kelliher for the past week, re-
turned this morning to Bemidji.
Mrs. E. l.. Hovet spent yesterday
in Bemidji shopping and calling on
friends. She returned to her home
at Tenstrike on the evening train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17
Corns Come OFF
Like Banana Peel
Wonderful, Simple "Gets-1t" Never
Fails to Remove AnY Corn Easily.

wouldn't it jar you? Here I've
been going along for years, with one
desperate corn after another, trying
to get rid of them with SatNesrthat
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

After having spent the past two
weeks visiting with friends and rela-
tives, Max Hoffman left last evening
for his home at Kelliher.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Pay-Up Week, a business stimu-
lator, in Bemidji Feb. 21-26.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Miss Annie Dickinson of Nebish
attended to business matters in the
city yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Ed. Friedman, former baseball
pitcher of this section, is spending
the day in Bemidji visiting friends
and attending to business matters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

G. H. Carter of Hines arrived in
the city this morning to spend short
time looking after his business in
terests in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Pioneer want ads bring results.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

R. w. Henrionnet is spending a
short time transacting business mat
tiers at GOnVick
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Mrs. G. o. Blain, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Cobb, for
the past two weeks, left yesterday
afternoon for her home at Elbow,
Sask.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Miss Alice Brennon arrived in the
city yesterday from her home at
Eckles and spent the day visiting
with friends. She also attended to-
shopping matters before returning to
her home in the evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Ed and Martin Malzahn of Min
neapolis are visiting in Bemidji for
a short time as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Malzahn and other
friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken-Adv. 14tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Mrs. Sam Hayth returned Wednes-
day to her home at Northern after
visiting relatives at Nevis, Park Rap
ids and other southern points for
the past week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Miss Sally Whiting, after having
spent a short time visiting as the
guest of friends and relatives at Kel-
liner, returned this morning to her
home here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

B. S. Eggen of Spokane, WASH,
spent a few hours in the city yester-
day visiting with friends and at
tending to business matters, while
enroute to Neutrality-suspicious.,
Norway.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Ole Ness and family of Northern
were in Bemidji Wednesday visiting
with friends before leaving for Can
ton, MIMI, where they will make
their future home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

The Bemidji orchestra will give the
second of series of dances tomorrow
night in the city hall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Mrs. ]. F. Finn and children, Ray
mond and Opal, left this morning
for Staples where they will spend
two weeks at the home of Mrs. Firms
parents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

Attorney A. A. Andrews left last
evening for the Twin Cities where
he will remain for some time attend
ing to LEGAL business
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

A. H. Jester left for the Twin Cities
last night to attend to business mat
ters for the next few days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-02-17

E. H. Taylor, claim agent for the
500 Line, spent yesterday here at
tending to business matters. He re-
turned to his home at Thief River
Falls on the afternoon train.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
NATIONS AZ CLUB MET
WITH MRS. HANSFORD.

Members of the Matrons' Forty-Two
club were entertained charmingly dur
ing Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Lee
N. Hansford, the hostess being assist
ed graciously by Mrs. Joe Bryan and
Mrs. H. B. Mashburn.
The holiday spirit pervaded the en-
tire party, being carried into artistic
effect in the decorations and score
cards. Holly sprays with red berries
typified the Christmas occasion, these
being placed in vases and jars about
the room. the whole blending into a
most charming effect.
Mrs. Hansford's guests were Mrs. R.
S. Broadhurst, Mrs. Zach Childers,
Mrs. Sam Heys, Mrs. S. A. Daniels,
Mrs. William Humber, Mrs. George
Oliver, Mrs. Elton Parker, Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Mrs. John Sheffield, Mrs. H.
A. Smith, Mrs. E. M. Viquesney, Mrs.
Hollis Fort, Mrs. Frank Turpin, Mrs.
John Council, Mrs. A. D. Gatewood,
Mrs. G. A. Pope. Mrs. Shelton Howell,
Crs. Charles Council and Mrs. George
r. Ellis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
MRS. SCHNEIDER HAD
HER FORTY-TWO CLUB.

Mrs. Everett Schneider entertained
the Thursday Afternoon Forty-Two
club yesterday at her pretty home.
The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed,
and after the interesting game salad
course was served. The guests were
Mrs. Roy Parker, Mrs. Charles Lingo,
Mrs. Walden, Mrs. Claude Schnei-
wer, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Clarke
Joole, Mrs. Russell Smith, Mrs. B. l..
Grow, Mrs. Alton Dupree. Miss Vera
Brady, Miss Kate Brady, Miss Julia
Gordon, Mrs. Walter Lindley. Mrs.
Cleve Tillmon, Mrs. Charlie Poole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
DEATH OF THOMAS CLARK
AT MONTICELLO. FLA, FRIDAY

]. B. Clarke and daughter, Miss
Berta Will Clarke, of Plains; Mrs. w.
Nj. Tullis, Mrs. L. G. McLendon and
Mrs. ]. T. McLendon, of this city, left
Friday afternoon for Monticello, Fla
going there to attend the funeral of
Mr. Thomas Clarke, whose death oc-
Cured at Monticello, at o'clock Fri
day morning. All those in the party
are brother and sisters of Mr. Clarke,
except Miss Clarke, who is his neice.
The funeral services will be held Sat
urday morning at Monticello. Mr..
Clarke was one of the most prominent
attorneys in the state of Florida, and
had been a resident of Monticello for
many years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
EFFECTS OF EGG BOYCOTT
BEING FELT In ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 8.-Already the
effects of the boycott on eggs are be-
ing felt in Atlanta.
Hubby complains to his neighbor on
the front platform of the street car
that his wife has taken eggs off the
breakfast menu. and neighbor comes
back with similar information con-
corning his bill of fare.
Restaurants and hotels report that
the men have caught the boycott spirit
from the women folks and are passing
up eggs when they come in to eat.
No wonder, considering that souple
of cold storage eggs cost 20 cents
now, where they ures to cost but a
dime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
MRS. ALIENS PARTY FOB
MISS LOCKETT.

Miss Antoinette. Lockett, who is
spending the holidays with Americas
friends and relatives, was charmingly
complimented by Mrs. H. Egbert Allen,
who entertained number of friends
in her honor.
Refreshments served consisted of a
hot course, with game, and the enthus-
iastic game was played at six tables.
Those invited were Mrs. Henry W.
Smithwick, Mrs. Will Riley, Mrs. Lor-
ing Smith, Mrs Charles L. Ansley, Mrs.
c. P. Davis, Mrs. ]. c. Bynum, Mrs.
S. H. Young, Mrs Will G. Turpin, Mrs.
Barlow Council Mrs. Robert G. Christ
tian, Mrs. Lucius McCleskey. Mrs. Sam
Heys, Mrs. Charles Lingo, Mrs. G. NJ.
Williams, Mrs R. c.. Fetner, Mrs. R.
D. Stewart, Mrs. James A. Hixon, Mrs.
Oscar English, Mrs. Lawson Stapleton
Miss Mary Elizabeth Mcleod, Mrs.
Daisy Gnosspelius and her guest, Miss
Anna Graham Harris, of Philadelphia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
RED CROSS SEALS TO
Be SOLO FOR CAUSE

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. S.-Do you
know what is going to be done witt
the money that Georgians are con
tributing everywhere this week tC
anti-tuberculosis work through the
purchase of the Red Cross Christmas
seals.
Probably you know in a general
way, but here are the specific and in
teresting details of what has been
accomplished during the past two
years in Georgia and what will be
worked toward in 1917, as outlined in
report made public today by the w.
G. Raoul Foundation of Atlanta, which
has charge of the work in this state.
This Foundation, which is the tsate
agent in Georgia for the National As
ISOLATION, is reaching all parts of the
state in some line of endeavour.
During the past eighteen months
James P. Faulkner, executive secre-
ldry, mas given or supervised the
giving of ZIG addresses in rs different
places in the state. More than $4,000
people have heard one or more Of
them.
During the year ending July 81
Miss Chloe Jackson, executive nurse
of the Foundation, has made definite
tuberculosis and sanitary surveys in
Brunswick. Albany and Rome, and
work is now being done in Columbus.
Free literature is being sent by the
Foundation to every community in
the state, and in this Connection the
Foundation has answered calls for
information and requests for special
help from every part of Georgia.
Fully 1000 patients are being cared
for by the organizations and institu-
tons doing anti-tuberculosis work in
Georgia.
Plans for the future include new
local associations, dispensaries and
open air schools, county institutions,
special provision for negro sufferers
and the holding of the tuberculosis
conference for the southern states in
Atlanta next year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

Custis N. Guttenberger was
among those coming down from Ma
con on Thursday, having business in
the city.
James C. Bryan arrived in the city
yesterday, and will remain here sew
eral months. He will later import
several carloads of Kentucky mules,
which he expects to dispose of in
Sumter county.
M. L. Joyner. of Portsmouth, Va, is
a visitor to the city, after an absence
of twenty years. He at one time made
lis home in Americas, and has many
friends here.
John D. Holcomb is a we'll known
and popular knight of the grip coming
up from Albany today, seeking orders
in Americas.
]. NJ. Giddens, of Columbus, travel
ing salesman for the Atlanta Paper
Co., and as representative of this firm
having won the title of 1.-THE Paper
King of Georgia" is a business visitor
here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bowers, of Wichita,
Kans., are expected to arrive today,
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Bowers, who will spend the winter
here.
H. W. Mcclure, of Albany, as repre-
sentative of the Conklin Tin Plate Co.,
is in the city today.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walters. of Bal
timore, are registered at the Windsor.
Mr.. Walters is well known travelling
salesman and has many customers in
Americas.
l. R. Banks, of Atlanta, has been
making his headquarters in Americas
while visiting his customers in this
territory in connection with the Glover
Grocery Co. Mr.. Banks is with the
Temple Garden Co., and has an exclu-
siye line of tea, spices, extracts and
coffee.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Kahn, Mrs.
Nathan Kahn, Mrs. Rosa Katzanberg,
Mrs. l. Block, of Selma, Ala, and
Miss Bernice Meyer. of Birmingham,
were touring party stopping over in
Americas. enroute to Jacksonville,
Fla.
L. NJ. Shaw, of Atlanta, travelling
salesman for the Dennison Manufact-
uring Co., is Tag Drummer in
Americas today, visiting the local
dealer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
SOCIETY NEWS
MY CHRISTMAS PLEDGE.

MY ChRlSTMAS PLEDGE. ?
= \ y \ y \ \ = + 4 y + = p
To shop early in the season and early
in the day.
TO bear cheerfully with those who
bravely stand these basy days to
serve me.
To practice patience so setting a pre-
cept for all.
To remember that courtesy begets
courtesy, that smile is more than
merely polite
To take" small purchases, and so re-
lieve the need of night work.
10 "spell' my name and repeat my
address to insure accuracy.
To refrain from exchanging, so as not
to double the work of others.
To seek the gift of elegance, rather
than of costliness.
To add to the burden of none by
thoughtless selfishness.
To take counsel of my words, knowing
that anger breeds enemies, but
kindness, friends and patience and
Leace.
This is my Christmas Shopping Pledge,
GiSuSu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-08
REV. A. d. KENDRICK COMING
HERE ON VISIT DECEMBER nth

Rev. Alexis D. Kendrick, the new
pastor of the First Baptist church,
will arrive in Americas, Monday, Dec.
18th for short stay here. He comes
to Americas to meet the deacons of
his church, get acquainted with citi-
zens generally and to select for him.
self and family home for the COM
ing year.