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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
WHEAT YIELD To
INCREASE IN 1916

WASHINGTON, D, c., April THE
department of agriculture today esti-
mated the total production of winter
wheat this year at 95,0OO,OOO bushels.
Announcement is based on estimate
of condition April 1st, an assumption
of average abandonment of acreage
and average influences on the crop to
harvest.
Today's estimate compares with a
production last year of 55,440, 900 last
year. The crop conditions April 1st
was placed at 1873 per cent of normal,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
P. & 0. Steamer SimIa Sunk.

LONDON, April THE Daily Mail
publishes report this afternoon that
the Peninsula and Orient steamer
Simla has been sunk in the Mediter
ranean. 1t is suggested, however, that
this may refer to the transport of the
same name reported sunk in an earlier
Mail dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
NAVY BALLOON NOW
RUNNING IN CLOUDS

PENSACOLA, Fla, April THE
naval observation balloon which escap-
ed from its mooring here early today
descended at l o'clock this afternoon
at Argyle, Fla, according to a mes
sage from that place. Argyle is ap-
proximately one hundred miles distant
from Pensacola.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
FRANK LANIER IS ON
BOARD OR RATE FIGHT

Frank Lanier, president OF the Amer
icLs Grocery Co., has been appointed q
member of a committee from the third
district which has the fight against the
raising of freight rarSssby railroads in
charge.
Members of the committee from each
congressional district and the state
Iat-large have been named.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
Less Tension i'm Holland.

LONDON, April THE situation in
Holland, apparently is one of less ten
sion, Reuters Amsterdam correspond
ent says. Indication of the change is
that officers of military transporta-
tions of the staff of state railways will
again be granted furloughs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
4 + + 4 \ 4 = + + 4 + + +
; HARDING WILL PRESIDE
OVER REPUB. CONVENTION

= CHICAGO, ILL.,, April Sen =
= ator Harding, of Ohio, was today =
y selected as temporary chairman of
\ the republican national conven-
Z ton by the subcommittee on ar :
= rangements, in session here to- =
= day.
+ The question of selecting per- =
= il the committee meeting, it be-
= ing customary to leave hte Sc. =
= lection of these to the delegates =
= composing the convention. =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
c. F. CARsWELL BY
THE STATE BOARD

G. F. Carswell, who is pleasantly re-
membered here while connected with
the Windsor Pharmacy, has success
fully stood the examination by the
State Board of Pharmacy He is a
brother of DR.. E. L. Carswell, and
many friends join in congratulations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
Germans Get Little Closer.

PARIS, April German forces pen
etrated the French first line trench be-
tween Bethincourt and Chattincourt in
the Verdun region, west of the Meuse
says the war office, which adds, n
French counter attack drove them
back from large portion of the posi-
tions seized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
PARTY SEES THE
FINE WORK WITH
NEW RAILROAD.

A large Yarty of Americus people
saw sight Thursday afternoon which
was revelation.
Despite persistent reports in the
newspapers of the progress which the
new railroad from Games, headed to-
wards Americus, was making, some
were inclined to view it with skepti-
cism.
But railroad is there, and work is
being rapidly pushed. These Americus
people went and saw.
The trestle has been constructed,
and before its use it is only necessary
to lay the cross-ties and the rails. Then
the first engine will puff across the
bridge into Sumter county.
The bridge is solidly constructed
and its entire length measures $500
feet The work is finished, except for
the laying of the stringers, cross-ties
and rails.
Several hundred feet beyond the end
of the trestle on the eastern side Of
the river a locomotive was seen push
ing its flat-cars loaded with rails to
finish the roadbed. One sawmill is
busy turning out thousands of feet of
lumber each day.
The general supervision of this work
is in charge of ]. S. Morton, who will
be remembered as having visited
Americus on several occasions.
The Americus party was surprised at
what they saw. In few weeks the
first train will roll into this county,
ard in a few more weeks trains will
be operating to John Methvin's store in
the 28th district.
The right-of-way has been surveyed
to Methvin's store and is being cleared.
Some grading will be necessary, but
with the same vim which has marked
the construction of the road to the
present time it will not be many weeks
before the first rain comes into the
county.
Games is between 12 and 13 miles
from the river, while Americus is about
Is miles. The road has new engines,
and they are being used to haul
freight along the line of the new
road.
1t is expected that several Americas
business men will bring this matter to
the attention of the people of this city
as immediate action must be taken if
the road is wanted by Americus.
1t is said that Leslie and Cobb are
bidding strong for the new road, and
with,it headed that way, Americas will
have seen it pass by. That was all
right in the past, but we ars living t..
the present and the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
Reichstag Passes Resolutions.

AMSTERDAM, April THE Ger
man reichstag today passed commit
tee resolutions on the submarine war
and the budgests of the imperial chan
cellor and foreign Office
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07

PENSACOLA, Fla, April IA new
naval observation balloon, recently
brought to the government aviation
grounds here and used during the man
euvers off this port recently, broke its
mooring this morning. The vessel was
last seen at a high altitude, moving
rapidly westward
Shortly after the airship disappeared
the wind changed and officers fear the
balloon was swept to sea. All points
west of here were notified by telephone
ard telegraph to watch for the runa-
way airship.
The balloon is eighty feet long and
contains twenty-five thousand cubic
feet of gas. 1t is probable the vessel
will remain afloat for days, before es.
Gaping gas permits it to descend
There is no one on board the airship
ard the cause of it's breaking away is
as yet undetermined. The balloon is
worth between fifty and sixty thous.
and dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07

Gently remodeled, and the appearance
is greatly improved, and is now one Of
the best equipped stock stables any
where.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
CARRANZA TROOPS
MEETV|LLA' 'SMEN
IN SK|RM|SH|NG

WASHINGTON, D. c., April Am
other engagement between Carranza's
forces and Villa bandits occurred April
4th at Cianemulla: Ten of the bandits
were killed, according to information
reaching the war department today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07
ANNUAL REPORT Of
To
BE READ ON SUNDAY

A meeting of the congregation of
the First Presbyterian church is called
for Sunday April 9th, for the purpose
of hearing the annual reports of the
Americus church, which will be for
varded to Presbytery of Macon, which
meets at Cuthbert, April 18th.
The following is the program that
will be rendered:
Prayer.
Song by the Congregation, "As a
Volunteer"
Scripture Reading.
Song by the Congregation, GLORY
songs
Report from the officers of the Sun
day School.
Violin Solo, Prof Monte Pickens.
hSpOlI lIOll the II0S1uSHI OF Al0
Society.
Report from President Foreign Mis-
sion Society
Song by Congregation, Count Your
Many Blessings"
Report from President Home Mis-
sion Society.
Reports from the Session for Past
Year.
Song by Glass No. s, Beautiful
Deeds
Doxology; Prayer.
All Presbyterians especially, and
the public generally are cordially in
vited to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-07

The TimeS-Recorder is the ONLY
paper in the Third Congressional
District with Associated Press
service
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
Shoes Of All Kinds
Doubled In Pricce

The indications are that wearing shoes
will soon be luxury, or at least the
cost thereof will be such that the aver
age individual will stay with the old
shoes from financial as well as senti-
mental motives. In fact, the retail shoe
men are just wondering where and when
the continued advance in the Wholesale
price will stop. For instance: A man 3
work shoe that sold wholesale one year
ago at $500, was priced last Septem-
Der at 81. On the 9th OF November
the dealer received notice that the same
shoes ha dadvanced wholesale to $445.
That looked bad enough, but on Novem-
Der 81, an advance sheet was received,
giving the price at $500, figure high.
er than he had been retailing the shoes.
A girls shoe that was wholesale SO, is
now priced at $2.75, and woman's
shoe, sold wholesale at $l.50, is listed 81
higher on the wholesale list.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24

With the magic of spectacular New
York success still strong upon it, "Fair
and Warmer will come to the Grand
theatre on Monday, Nov. 27, when Sci.
wyn & Company will present this most
dazzling and ludierous of the Avery
Hopwood royal line of farces, with an
excellent cast of fareeurs.
Fair and Warmer" made one OF
those successes along Broadway that
run up the standard for all later at
trac tions. II sold out, from its first
performance, so that there was never
any New York advertising necessary.
IL made more money at the Fittings the
atre than "withn the Law" had
made there four years before, which,
tin "Fair and Warmer was the big
business" record. 1t was in demand
from every part fthe country, good
six months before Selwyn & Company
were able TO put it on tour, thus as.
suring it an eager welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
Pirples Disappear

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to clear away all pimples. blotches and
other skin eruptions and that makes the
skin soft. clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases Acne, eczema, itch, pim-
pies, rashes. black heads in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy TO use and
dependable. 1t costs only 25c; an extra
large bottle, Sl00. 1t viii not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins
The Z. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
Berlin Denies Gains.

Berlin, via Sayville, l.. l., Nov. "a
ssPartial advances of the enemy north
west of Monastir and near Makova,
failed.o the official statement regard
ing the Macedonian campaign an
today.
Between Prespa lake and the Cerna
there were strong attacks by artillery
fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
Russians Advance.

Petrograd, Nov. 24.-Further ad-
vances in Dobrudja were announced in
today's official statement.
eve advanced southwards, reaching
Tashul, and at places crossed the Kar-
lal,' the statement declared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
chamberlain.

chamberlain.
The Duma adjourned today until De
cember 2.
Newspapers here declare that Tre
poff's appointment as premier will ne
cessitate an explanation by the govern
ment in the Duma regarding what prob
lens induced his selection as premier.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24

Incomplete returns. from all eoun.
ties of the first congressional district
give W. c. Hawley lead Of 20,23'
votes over Mark Weatherford, his
opponent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24
Resistance Broken.

Berlin, via wireless to Sayville, l.. l.,
Nov. 24.-General Won Falkenhayn g
troops are approaching the Alt valley
and enemy resistance in the west cor
ner of Rumania has been broken, ac-
cording TO the official war office state
ment today.
The statement said there were no i'm
portant engagements on the front OF
Prince Leopold.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-11-24

Sell it-Journal want ads win sell it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-13
BY Betty Brown

Although somber black net is the
foundation of this charming dancing
frock, it's trimming of glistening Sc
quins gives it the brightness and airi-
ness of butterfly. The close fitting
bodice is richly embroidered in Sc
quins, the baubles form glittering
shoulder straps and they are used in
bands around the full skirt.
The wing-like panniers, which
have been transferred from their ac-
customed place at the sides to the.
back of the gown, emphasize the but
terfiy effect of the sequin- trimmed
gown. The Fashion Art League of
America has given its approval to
this model designed by Nine. Hill
quist
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-13

A scaIeIess fish with head like
dog, so rare that it is now listed as
the third ever captured, has been pre-
scented to the University of Washing
ton by Mrs. Mabel Weller of Gig Har-
boz
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-13

last recognized it
Mrs. Sanger is to be prosecuted
under the postal laws, not on the
charge of circulating the information
as to methods of birth control, but
simply for having written articles adj
vocating it. These articles appeared
in her magazine, The Woman Rebel.
Washington, Jan. 13.-The follow
ing manifesto has been presented to
President Wilson by friends of Mrs.
Margaret Sanger:
To President of the United States,
White House, Washington, D. c.:
Sir-We understand that Mrs.
Margaret Sanger is in danger of
criminal prosecution for circulating
a pamphlet on birth problems. We,
therefore, beg to draw your attention
to the fact that such work as that
of Mrs. Sanger receives appreciation
and circulation in every civilized
country except the United States of
America, where it is still counted as
a criminal offense.
We, in England, passed, a genera
ton ago, through the phase of pro-
hibiting the expressions of serious
and DISTINGUISHED opinion on a sub
ject of such grave importance to hu-
mainly, and, in our view, to suppress
any such treatment of vital subjects
is detrimental to human progress.
Hence, not only for the benefit of
Mrs. Sanger, but of humanity. we
respectfully beg you to exert your
powerful influence in the interests of
free speech and the betterment of
the race.
w beg to remain, sir, your hum
Bile serVants.-H. G. Wells, Edward
Carpenter, AyImer Maude, Prof. Gil
bert Murray, M. C. Slopes, Lena Ash
we'll, DR.. Percy Ames, VIM. Archer,
Arnold Bennett.
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The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
5 CENTS A COPY
MOUNTAIN STATES co.
WILL BUILD new
TOLL LINE

Foreman L. P, Dance and crew
of men are just finishing up the
survey of the new toll line which
the Mountain States Telegraph and
Telephone Company propose to
build from Ell Paso to Benson.
He and his men have been working
in the vicinity all the week and a
day or two more will see their task
completed,
The line will be entirely new
and supplemental to those already
in use, with new poles, new wires.
and likewise everything used in
construction. There will be six
wires, four of copper (No. 8 wire)
and two of iron (No. 10 wire), Civ
ing Benson and it's connection
points the benefit of an up-to-date
service such as it has never had
before.
Four crews will be put to work
at once On construction, beginning
on the section between FL Paso
and Deming, and probably others
between Deming and Lordsburg.
The construction of this line is in
pursuance of the company's policy
of steady improvement and the sup.
plying of increased facilities for
the transaction of business.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Bank of Benson

: QUALITY is expected of bank. 1t thrives
: on the respect which quality commands.
5 Our Directors are MEN OF QUALITY and
: command the respect of the entire community.
!. Their moral and financial worth make our inst-
: tuition strong and conservative one.
: Start an account with us today and receive as
good service as is offered by out-of-town banks.
!. Remember when you help your home bank you
: are building your home town.
We write Fire and Live Stock Insurance.
: We pay per cent on Time Deposits.
The Bank of Benson
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
REPUBLICAN SPEAKING
TUESDAY NIGHT
ATk.P.hALL

Tuesday night the Republican
candidates who are touring the
state with Hon. Thos. E Campbell
addressed the people of Benson at
the K. of P. Hall.
First to speak was Lorenzo
Wright, candidate for sheriff of
Cochise county, who without any
attempt at oratory, made q plain
statement of his case and gave his
views of what was required in the
Sheriff s Office.
He was followed by J. Fl. Cloo-
nan, who, with years of experience
in corporation work, pledged him
se1r to give the people clean, fair
administration of the Office of Cor.
poration Commissioner if elected
Mr.. Cloonan joined the Campbell
party at Tucson, after travelling
with the Kibbey party for some
time.
Doane Merrill, Benson's repre-
sentative on the ticket, was the
next speaker Mr.. Merrill spoke
upon the qualifications of the state
candidates. He stated the duties
and requirements of the State Au-
ditor's Office, and told of his exper-
ience extending over many years
in Arizona in work of the kind re-
quired, making plea for business
administration of the Office.
The brief speech of little Miss
Ruth Merrill, at the close of her
fathers remarks, in which she
spoke up for Tom Campbell" was
received with applause.
Mr.. H. E. Mathews, candidate
for Superintendent of Public In
struction, the next speaker, was
we'll received. He outlined q CON-
stuctiye policy for the schools of
the state which will bring greater
efficiency and lessened cost to the
taxpayers.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07

The last speaker on the program,
was the candidate for Governor,
TON" Campbell. Mr.. Campbell
discussed industrial and economic
issues, and told of his interest in
the real laborer, the genuine work
er, not the men who worked the
workers for revenue and ulterior
purposes. He reiterated his slogan
of fairness to all classes and his
firmness in dealing with both cap
ital and labor. The audience was
impressed with his genuineness, his
intense state and national patriot
ism. and his desire to be of greater
service to his native commonwealth
as it's governor, an utter absence
of vindicativeness and mudslinging
and the clean, highminded presen-
tation of state issues appealed to
all.
Judge William Shilliam acted as
Chairman Of the meeting, and in
troduced the candidates to the au-
dience.
The Campbell party was met at
St. David by members of the local
Republican committee and citizens
in automobiles and escorted into
town. An impromptu reception was
held by Mr.. Campbell and the
candidates in the interval between
their arrival and appearance on
the platform.
One of the candidates, Mr.. Henry
L. Eads, who was scheduled to
speak. missed the train at Nogales
and did not arrive till next day.
The speakers went from here to
johnson and from there on to other
points in the county.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Douglas-Phoenix Road Race

At the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors yesterday the request
of the Arizona Fair Commission
for permission to use the county
highway from Douglas, through
Bisbee, Tom bstone and on to Tue
son was granted for the Douglas
Phoenix road race to be held dur
ing fair week in November.
The board also decided to waive
the speed limit for the participants
of the race. The county highway
will be in pretty good shape by
November, when the slight damage
done by the rains will have been
repaired. and predictions are that
the fastest time made on the route
will be made from Douglas to Tue
son.-Tombstone Prospector.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Death of a WeII-Known Ariz0uan


Thomas F. Weedin, register o1
the u. S. land Office at Phoenix,
died in his home in that city al
12: 80 o'clock Sunday morning.
Death was caused by blood poison.
ing, which set in as result of an
attempt to trim corn. He was
formerly publisher of the Florence
Blade-Tribune, was the first mayo or
of Florence, and three times mem
ber of the territorial legislature,
He was at one time city editor OF
the Kansas City Times and held a
similar position on the Omaha
Herald.
Mr.. Weedin was born in Cooper
county, Missouri, December 18TH,
1884. He came to Arizona in 1880,
his first place of location being
Tombstone, then a newly discov-
cred mining camp.
Mr.. Weedln was candidate fol
the Democratic nomination for gov.
ernor in the first state election,
He retired from the newspape,
business when he was appointed
registrar of the land Office.
He is survived by one daughter,
Miss Jennie r. Weedin.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Returns From Conference.

Rev. J. E. Ferris, returned Mon
day from attending the state con-
ference at Prescott, where he re-
ceived the appointment as pastor
of the Benson church for the en-.
suing conference year. The con-
gregation and friends of Mr.. Fer
ris are glad to have him back,
having made efforts to secure his
re-appointment to the church here.
He has made arrangements to
preach here every Sunday evening,
instead Of twice a month, morniag
and evening, as during the past
year.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
The Sonoita Fair.

The Sonoita Fair.
The Santa Cruz County Fair, at
Sonoita. promises this year to ex-
Gel all previous exhibitions. There
will be great racing and stock dis.
play and amusement features con-
sisting of racing, roping and cow
boy sports. Benson people who
can do so should by all means at
tend. Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, July 1o- 2o-2I.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
Registration Time Limit

There remains but another week
for state and county registration,
October 18th being the last day for
such registration under the Stat
utes of Arizona. October 18th oi
this year falling on Sunday, how
ever, it is a question as to whether
the books shall close on that day
or the day afterward, and County
Recorder Murphy has applied for
an opinion from County Attorney
Ross covering the matter.
The Benson signal., 1916-10-07
The Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist Church held a business
meeting at the church Thursday
afternoon. It was decided by the
members to hold a bazar Wednes-
day November 18th, when fancy
work, aprons and many useful and
attractive articles will be on sale.
A candy booth, with nice assort-
ment of home>made candies will be
one of the features.