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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
,IOURTH BIRTHDAY OF
LITTLE MISS JONES

Miss Vivian Jones, the pretty littl :
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Jones,
celebrated in most delightful man
ner her fourth birthday, bringing to
gether all her little friends.
The little belels and beaux of the
future were all daintily clad and look
ed their best.
One very interesting even of the af-
ternoon was the Easter egg hunt. Late
in the afternoon the happy title child
rem were served ice crea mand cake.
The petite hostess was given best
wishes by all.
The guests, all of them little folks,
included Miss Florence Fort, Miss
Martha Duncan, Miss Ruth Hightower,
Miss Florrie Warren, Miss Hazel
Council, Miss Elizabeth Broadhurst,
Miss Eva Claire SILVER, Miss Harriet
Moore, Miss Mildred LeMaster, Mis-
Yonah Bell, Miss Verna Hopkins, Miss
Nancy Hooks, Miss Leila Hooks, Miss
Margaret Hooks, Miss Elizabeth Poole,
Master Charles Council, Master Walter
Dupree, Master Coney Oliver, Master
Dick Allison, Master Lucius McCles-
key, Master Billy Fort, Master William
Sheppard. Master Fred Sheppard,
Master Fred Hasten, Master Jim Har-
ris, Master Dave Hill, Master Leonard
Gartner, Master Sam Heys, Master
Samuel Everette.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
OIL MILLS ARE SHOWING
THE COTTON SEED

The oil mills of the country believe
in the old axiom, make hay while
the sun Shines" and to this end are
skinning the cotton seed down t.
the very lowest limit The following
brief statistics show what has been
done the past season:
In 1914 the cotton plant yielded
Che crushers 5,779,665 tons of cotton
Deed, and there were $4,000 500
pound bales of Iinters. The 1915
crop, it is estimated, will yield alto
gether 4,132,446 tons of seed fo.'
crushing, and S80,7SO bales of lint
ers In other words, while there was
a reduction in the seed output of con-
siderably more than % per cent,
there was an increase in output o.
linters Of nearly $4,000 bales. There
was a vastly increased yield of lint
ers per ton of seed, owing to better
machinery provision for saving every
possible short fiber. The seed were
almost literally shaved Linters are
in demand as war munitions because
of their use in the manufacture of ex-
plosiyes. The war has brought about
no more topsy-turyy conditions than
this; it has made iteBorth while to
use improved machinery to rob the
seed, leaving it as bare as a clean
shaved face-and even taking of
some of the skin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
AMERICUS PEOPLE VISIT
IN NEW YORK.

A delightful party of Americas peo-
pie are now visiting in New York, the
latest additions to the colony there be
ing Mrs. Crawford Wheatley and Miss
Virginia Gum, who left Americus
Wednesday night for the metropolis.
Mrs. Wheatley and Miss Gum will stop
en- route at Washington and Annapolis,
Md, where Mr.. Charles Huntington
Wheatley is now studying, preparatory
to entering the United States Naval
Academy. Mr. Wheatley will accom-
81 any his mother and Miss Gum to Ne v
York, and later this trio OF America
folks will visit friends at East Orange,
New Jersey. Other Americas people
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
MISS SPEER MARRIED
MR.. POWELL THURSDAY

Miss Katie L. Speer and Mr.. M. C
Powell, of Troy, Ala, were married
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Dlrs. Edward c. Speer, 1O7 South Jeffer.
sen street, Albany, Ga.
The ceremony was performed BY
Rev. Lamar Sims, and was witnessed
by only the relatives and intimate
friends of the couple.
Miss Speer is former resident OF
Americas, where she is known and
loved by many friends. The young cou.
pie left for Troy, Ala, Immediately af-
ter the ceremony, where they will
make their home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
MRS. FORT HAS THE
NATIONS FORTY-TWO CLUB

The Matrons' Forty-Two club met
with Mrs Hollis Fort Wednesday af.
ternoon at her coy Lee street apart
ment.
Wild spring flowers were used to
make the home more attractive trail
ing wistaria dogwood and honeysuckle
effectively gave an individual tone.
At the conclusion of the game salad
and ice course was served.
Thos invited were Mrs. Lee Hans
ford, Mrs. Frank Sheffield, Mrs. John
Sheffield, Mrs. Joseph Bryan, Mrs. A.
c. Crockett, Mrs, H. B. Mashburn, Mrs.
c A. Pope, Mrs. Lucius McCleskey,
Mrs John Council, Mrs. Harvey Wea-
yer, Mrs. lack Childers, Mrs. Charles
Ansley, Mrs. Pulaski Holt, Mrs. w. D.
Moreland, Mrs. Charles Council, Mrs
John Hudson, Mrs. c., NJ. Williams, Mrs.
f. NJ Viquesney, Mrs. R. S. Broad
hurst, Mrs. Shelton Howell, Mrs. G. w.
Riley Mrs D, R Andrews, Mrs. S. A.
Daniels, Mrs, S. R. Heys, Miss Carolyn
B. Speer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

CALL MEEING OF
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB.

The members of the Chrysanthemum
club will hold a special call meeting
which is to take the place of the regu-
lar meeting of next week on Friday
afternoon of this week, at the home OF
Mrs. Wellborne Clark, at $3.50 o'clock.
All members are urged to be present
and to be prepared to pay for their
chrysanthemum plants, which are ex-
pected to arrive in a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
MISS MATHEWS HAS
MILDLY BLOUSE CLUB

Miss Sara Mathews entertained the
MILDLY Blouse club yesterday afternoon
at her home on Lamar street.
A profusion of lovely spring flowers
furnished the attractive decoration.
The afternoon was delightfully."- spent
sewing and chatting. Late in the af-
ternoon refreshments were served.
Those present were Miss Susie Mae
Law, Miss nellie Weeks, Miss Marion
Stalker, Miss Ruby Minnick, Miss La
Vert Minnick, Miss Myrtle Baldwin,
Miss Louise Edwards, Miss Edith Cobb
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
JOLLY GIRLS CLUB
WITH MISS SUMMERFORD

The Jolly Girls club was delihtfuHy
entertained by Miss Mildred Summer
ford Wednesday afternoon.
The little girls enjoyed trip to the
Alcazar and later, refreshments at a
drinking place uptown.
The guests were Miss Deanie Wake
field, Miss Margaret Wakefield, Miss
Georgia Lumpkin, Miss Mildred War
lick, Miss Lucy Lane, Miss Louise Dud-
ley, Miss Katherine Turner, Miss Ger,
trude Butt, Miss Martha Tvey, Miss
Alice Johnson, Miss jamie Murray.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

- + \ = 4 y 4 = = = = \ = .
= WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR? =
II 4 4 4 4 4 4 + = = = = y = =
If you've never made another have a
happier time in life,
If you've never helped brother
through his struggle and his
strife,
If you've never been comfort to the
weary and the worn,
Will you tell US what you're here for
in this lovely land of morn
If you've never made the pathway Of
some neighbor glow with sun,
If you've never brought bubble to
some fellow heart with fun;
II you've never cheered a toiler that
you tried to help along,
Will you tell us what you're here for
in this lovely land Of song?
II you've never made comrade feel
the world a sweeter place,
Because you lived within it and had
served it with your grace;
If you've never heard a woman or a
little child proclaim
a blessing on your county-you're a
poor hand at the game!
Baltimore Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

prettily arranged in vases throughout
the living room and reception hall.
The guests included Miss Orlean
hnsley, Miss Margery Kalmon, Miss
Nellie Worthy, Miss Mary Sue Cham
bliss, Miss Margery Brown, Miss
Frances Loving, Miss Elizabeth Har,
ris, Miss Mary Walker, Miss Pauline
BrOadhurst, Miss Geraldine Payne
Miss Clara Glover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

On account of large number votes in
hands of contestants and customers
HOLDERS of VOTES or CONTEST
ANTS Of AMERICUS STEAM LAUN-
DRY AUTO CONTEST are REQUEST
ED to turn in votes at our Office i'm
mediately and secure VOTE CERTIFT-
Gates instead. Please be prompt.
WILL G.. CARTER,
29-2t Contest Manager.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
MISSES WHEATLEY
RAVE 4 PARTY.

Misses Margaret and Isabel Wheat
ley were charming little hostesses
Wednesday afternoon at their home on
Lee street, interesting games being ell J.
joyed until late in the afternoon when
hot chocolate and sandwiches were
served.
Roses of many beautiful coIors were
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

We may well be astonished az the
death certificate recently submittee
by a native doctor at an inquest Il
far-away India. 4 think ahe died o.
lost her life for want OF food. or 81
account If starvation and perhaps fot
other tAings Of her comfortables, anc
ue a r.-A5ly she died BY drowning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Mako Our Own Troubles.

We talk 80 much and we think so
much Of the trouble we have with
others that we more than half persuade
ourselves that If everybody else we're
Just right we could get on easily in
life; but the fact is that more than
half of our troubles with others grow
out of our own faults and failures, and
are not due to the faults or failures Of
other people at all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

in New York now are Mrs. Charles R.
Crisp, wife of Representative Crisp,
and Miss Mildred Hollis, both of whom
are guests of their sister Mrs. Grant
land Rice, formerly Miss Kate Hollis,
of Americas, who now resides in New
York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
COMMITTEES ARE
CHARGE
CLEAN UP WEEK

The stage is rapidly betting set for &
successful Cleanup Week in Ameri
Gus, from April 9Th to 18th.
Mayor L. G. Council has issued &
proclamation setting aside this week.
Governor Nat E. Harris, in behalf o
the state of Georgia, has officially pro
claimed the week.
The Music Study club, of Americas
the only organization affiliated will
TIE Federation of Woman's club, ha.
the campaign in charge.
Mrs. j. w. Harris, Jr., president O.
the club, has named several committees
On the different streets of the city tt
participate in the campaign for clean.
ing up the city.
The complete list of committees
which Mrs. Harris has appointed are:
East Americus-Mrs. Olive Cobb
chairman.
Forsyth Street-Mrs. Frank Stanley
and Mrs Ethel Lemley, serving with
Mrs. Cobb.
Elmore Street-Mrs. Gordon Brooks
East Lamar Street-Mrs. B. L. de
Bruyne.
Mayo Street-Mrs. Lula Castleberry
and Mrs. Mollie Blalock.
East jefferson street.-Mrs. Gallo
Cobb.
Jefferson Street-Mrs. Annie Stalker
and Mrs. Jim Weeks.
Finn Street-Mrs. Henry Stanfield
and Mrs. Rouse.
Brooklyn Heights-Mrs. H. w
Smithwick, chairman; Mrs. Will Riley
Mrs. Loring B. Smith, Mrs. Ben Mize.
Church Street = Miss Emmae Bo
UNI, chairman; Mrs. Daisy Grosspelius
Mrs. Cullen Horne.
Lee Street-Mrs. c. NJ. Council
chairman; Mrs. R. c. Fetner, Mrs. R
f. McNulty.
Reese Park-Mrs. S. H. Mckee
chairman; Mrs. W, H. Estes, Mrs
Emmett Murray.
College Street-Mrs. J. e. Hightower
chairman; Mrs. S. F. Howell, Mis-
Bufa Gammage.
Taylor Street-Mrs. Geo. R. Ellis
chairman; Mrs. T. G. Hudson, Mrs. S
r. Heys.
Jackson Street-Mrs. Cleve Davis
chairman; Mrs. Neon Buchanan, Mrs
f. E. Turner.
Brannon Avenue-Mrs. Chas. Lingo
Hill Street-Mrs. c. A. Ames, chair
man; Mrs. w. c. Gray.
Barlow Street-Mrs. R. S. Broad
hurst, chairman; Mrs Chas. Cham
bliss.
Fielder Street-Mrs. Pulsbury, chair
man; Mrs. Charles Chapman.
Harold Avenue-Mrs. ]. D. Hooks
chairman; Mrs. Joe Johnson.
Furlow Street-Mrs. Chalmers Col
Inns, chairman; Mrs W. G. Turpin.
Jackson Avenue-Mrs. George Rod
gers, chairman; Mrs. A. B. Woodward
Hancock Avenue-Miss Jane McLen
don, chairman; Mrs. Claude Schnei
der.
Forrest Street-Mrs. w. P. Wallis
chairman; Miss Louise Chapman.
Lamar Street-Mrs. G.. w. Riley
chairman; Mrs. George Duncan.
Hampton Street-Miss Jimmie Jos
sey, chairman; Mrs. w. P. Macarthur.
Horne Street-Mrs. w. r. Lipscomh
chairman; Mrs. Harry Jacobs.
Make Our Own Troubles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Barlow Council, who has been
at the Americas Hospital during sey-
eral days past, is again at her pretty
Lee street home. Her condition is now
much improved, to the qualification OF
her many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Thos in the city Wednesday from
Ellaville, were Mesdames Claude john
son, John Cheney and Arthur Murray;
also Misses Mary Harvey and MARI
Strange.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Merrill Wheatley has accepted po-
sition with the Georgia exhibit car
and left on the tour of the country
Wednesday night. He will travel the
entire southern and western part OF
the United States and will return dur
ing the fall.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

H. ]. Brookes, travelling auditor OF
the Atlantic Coast Line railway, was a
recent visitor in Americas, the guest of
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Gaz Lamar, of st. Augustine, Fla :,
is visitor at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Harold, on College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Duncan Forester, Guy Buckner and
L. B. Forester, ali of Leesburg, were
in Americas Thursday, on their way
TO Buena Vista on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

w. A. Ayash left Wednesday on a
business trip to Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

New shipment Alarm Clocks. Bel
the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

]. H. Hooks, prominent in the bust
ness life of Lacrosse, was in the city
Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

H. H. Gardner, of Montgomery, Ala
transacted business in Americas yes.
terday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Max Banner, of Columbus, was a
popular travelling salesman in Amer.
icus today. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

James Lee Perry, prominent youna
farmer of Sumter county, was in the
city Tuesday and Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

w. H. C. Dudley is confined to his
home with slight illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

David Jennings, Of Plains, was a
business visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. Glaze, of Leslie
were shopping in the city Wednesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Miss Vera Bunch, a recent guest of
Miss Mary Lizzie Broadfeld, has re,
turned to her home in Cuthbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
See our window for Elk EmbIems.
5. A. DANIELS.

,. A. DANIELS.
Mrs. Barlow Council, who has been
at the Americas Hospital during seg
eral days past, is again at her pretty
Lee street home Her condition is now
much improved, to the qualification OF
her many friends.
]. H. Hooks, prominent in the bust
ness life of Lacrosse was in the city
Wednesday.
Low prices prevail for new shapes
and first-class trimmed hats. d. Pearl
man. 25-tf
Walter Larkin, of Lowe, W as mingl-
ing with friends in the city Wednes-
day.
Mrs. e. c. Parker is visiting at
Gainesville, the guest of her daughter,
Miss Mary Parker, who is a student at
Brenau.
Fresh Fish every day and Stall Fed
Beef. Try our steak. Phone 69S. Lee
Street Market.
Mrs. Howell Simmons is visiting at
Albany and Moultrie this week.
Lee Childers, of Leesburg, transacted
business in the city Wednesday.
James Lee Perry, prominent young
farmer of Sumter county, was in the
city Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Glaze, of Leslie,
were shopping; in the city Wednesday.
Miss Ridgeway is in Rhine this week
on professional business.
Miss Vera Bunch, recent guest of
Miss Mary Lizzie Broadfeld, has re.
turned to her home in Cuthbert.
Misses Lila and Florrie Webb, OF
Sumter, were in Americas Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hawkins are at
home from their wedding trip to var
ious points in Florida. They are at
home to their many friends with Mr..
and Mrs. 1'hos. G. Hudson on Rees
park.
Misses Lartrelle and Winnie Clyde
Hill attended the Speer-Powell nup
tials at Albany Thursday.
T M. Furlow is in Taylor county on
business trip.
Miss Lavert Minnick entertains the
members of Circle B of the Y. w. A.
this afternoon at g.: 30 o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Florence Hollis has returned
to her home in this city after pleas
ant visit to Mrs Dupont Guerry, 10
Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Lee Childers, of Leesburg, transacted
business in the city Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Miss Ridgeway is in Rhine this week
on professional business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

R. T. Matthews, of Smithville, was
a business visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

A. B. Connors, of Leslie, was a BUSH
ness visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Carroll J. Clark, Sr., has returne.
from business trip to Fort Valley an
other points south of Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Low prices prevail for new shapes
and first-class trimmed hats. D. Pearl
man. 25-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

j. ]. Kinard, of Leslie, visited in
Americas Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Howell Simmons is visiting a;
Albany and Moultrie this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

The ladies of Americas and vicinity
are cordially invited to D. Pearlman's
Grand Spring Millinery Opening, La
mar street. Second floor. 23-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

We are glad to note that Mrs. E. C.
Howell continues to improve at the
sanitarium at Plains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Taxpayers Sumter County.

H"AP"IVIo DUIHttI NUUHIys
Make your tax returns for state and
county taxes for the yeare, 1916.
Americas, Ga, March "a, 1916.
JNo. T. HOWELL,
Tax Receiver Sumter County, Ga.
2d-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

DR.. ]. A. Thomas was in attendance
at the Epworth League conference at
Plains this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Plains was represented in Americas
Wednesday by w. S. Moore, T. w.
Zimmerman, Judge J. l. Hitler, J. e.
Bacon, H. M. Sellars, B. w. Bacon and
M. M. jennings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Walter Larkin, of Lowe, was mingl-
ing with friends in the city Wednes-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Fresh Fish every day and Stall Fed
Beef. Try our steak. Phone 69S. Lee
Street Market.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Misses Lila and Florrie Webb, o!
Sumter, were in Americas Wednesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mrs. e. c. Parker is visiting at
Gainesville, the guest of her daughter,
Miss Mary Parker who is student at
Brenau.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

R. A. Peel, good farmer of Leslie,
was transacting business in Americas
Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Ben Easterlin, of Andersonville, was
in the city Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

New shipment Alarm Clocks. Bell,
the Jeweler.
Thos in the city Wednesday from
Ellaville, were Mesdames Claude John
son, John Cheney and Arthur Murray;
also Misses Mary Harvey and Mar
Strange.
H. H. Gardner, of Montgomery, Ala
transacted business in Americus YES
terday.
The ladies of Americas and vicinity
are cordially invited to D. Pearlman's
Grand Spring Millinery Opening, La
mar street. Second floor. 23-tf
Ben Easterlin, of Andersonville, was
in the city Wednesday.
G. W. Bagley, merchant of DeSoto,
was a business caller in the city Wed
nesday.
Fresh Fish every day and Stall Fed
Beef Try our steak. Phone 69S. Lee
Street Market.
H. j. and J. B. Webb, of Sumter, at
tended to business in Americus We'd
nesday.
Miss Mary Littlejohn is visiting rela-
ties in Moultrie.
Mrs. R. E. Reagan and children are
at home from Blakely, where they
visited relatives.
R. A. Peel, a good farmer of Leslie.
was transacting business in Americas
Wednesday.
Carroll ]. Clark, Sr., has returned
from business trip to Fort Valley AMI
other points south of Macon.
Duncan Forester, Guy Buckner and
h. B. Forester, all of Leesburg, were
in Americas Thursday, on their wav
to Buena Vista on business.
.-~----
H. j. Brookes, travelling auditor o.
the Atlantic Coast Line railway, was a
recent visitor in Americas, the guest Of
| friends.
Merrill Wheatley has accepted po-
sition with the Georgia exhibit car
and left on the tour of the country
Wednesday night. He will travel the
entire southern and western part OF
the United States and will return dur
ing the fall.
On account of large number votes in
hands of contestants and customers.
HOLDERS of VOTES or CONTEST
ANTS of AMERICUs STEAM LAUN-
DRY AUTO CONTEST are REQUEST
ED to turn in votes at our Office i'm
mediately and secure VOTE CERTIFI-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mrs R. E. Reagan and children are
at home from Blakely, where they
visited relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

G. w. Bagley, merchant of DeSoto,
was business caller in the city Wed
nesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hawkins are at
home from their wedding trip to var
ious points in Florida. They are at
home to their many friends with Mr..
and Mrs. 1'hos. G. Hudson on Rees
park.
The Little River news., 1916-12-16
HIGH (0ST OF DELIVERY
Eight Per Cent of Retail Prices Goes
 for Distribution, Is Report.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Some idea of the extent to which expenses of local dis 4ribution of commodities enter into the cost of living was given in re- port on preliminary survey of the subject by the Census Bureau, showing that here in Washington the cost of de- livery is about eight per cent of retail prices.
 The bureaus investigation covered ice coal and wood milk and depart ment store merchandise. Secretary Redfeld of the Commerce Department, to whom the report was submitted, make a more comparative ~4Gy of the
 ly of cities and detailing eAl. ,rts t said ne considered that the results jus tified selecting some representative situation.
 The investigation disclosed that for the four classes of merchandise repre- senting total gross sales of about $6 : 100000 the cost of delivery was nearly $500, 0,000.