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Evening journal., 1916-10-11

, for the cloud is only a technical one.
The examiner used his discretion, as
he has known old Squire Brown for
years and knows that he is a reliable
lawyer. So the loan was not held up,
as was the case with the cloud on
Sam Sticks title, who tried to get
his loan through the Federal Land
Bank.
Still that extra . per cent. com
mission which Tom had TO pay 90
Squire Brown amounts to considera
BILE: that would be all saved if YOU
could do business through the Coop
erative Rural System and IL is too
bad that the system is so limited as
to make It impracticable
You say Tom borrowed $4,000: then
in five years the commission amounts
TO $500. and that is quite an item for
a hard working farmer like Tom. II
would pay all the expenses of send
ing Tom. Jr.. to the Agricultural Col
loge for three years N that same
percentage O. per cent? were applied
TO the S4.OOO.000 600 total of the farm
mortgages il would amount 10 $50
600 600 a year which Is equal to tho
entire wheat crop Of your State.
Besides. IL is under a five years
term. and if he wants an extension on
! his mortgage he will have TO continue
TO nay that per cent. a year and
probably bonus also. for 70 is harder
TO get an extension than il is TO get
an original mortgage. ! met friend
recently who had been in the mort
gage business In Kansas, where ne
said the charge on farms was 10 per
cent. interest and ~ per cent com
mission. and sometimes cash bonus
besides.
or course. you know that one OF the
objects Of an efficient Rural Credits
Law is TO wipe out commissions and
bonuses and make long term mort
cages. running. If you like, all your
life. with the privilege OF amortizing
loans.
There is a lot OF good in the law;
Il could not be otherwise because
YOU know, about 80 per cent OF this
law Is the direct result of Republican
action. il all comes out OF the Farm
Life Commission, appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt in 1908. That COM
mission had as its only purpose to as
certain farm conditions all over the
country. II held hearings and had
farmers tell about their difficulties
and then Il made a report, In which
70 called attention to the importance
of legislation which would give farm
ers better means of financing their
farms. President Roosevelt empha-
sized the report with a special mes
cage to Congress. urging that Con
eress take steps to study the subject
Then President Taft showed his
lively interest In the matter by send
ing instructions to all of our ambas-
sadors and ministers in Europe to
make a special study OF European
methods Of financing agriculture He
also sent a special commission of
three prominent men TO study the
subject. In 1912. and when they re-
ported he sent their report TO every
4 Governor IN America. with a personal
letter. urging the Governors to give
the subject serious study and be pre-
pared to discuss II at the next meet
! ing Of the House OF Governors, which
was held in December. 1912 About
Evening journal., 1916-10-11
This DRUGGIST
Was honest

Some time ago / went into the drug
store Of Gerke Drug Co., Evansville.
Ind, and the following conversation
took place between Mr.. Gerke and my
self: Theodore, how does it, come that
you sell so much moro Number 40 For
The Blood than these other druggists
around here?' Mr.. Gerke answered:
"A year or so ago my wife came into
the store and said she was going to-
take q blood medicine. She looked over
the kinds ! had on the shelf and n
reckon you put up the best spiel as
she took bottle of 40. After taking ID
awhile she gave it to our boy and one
day / was complaining of that tired
feeling and she said, here, I will dose
you on 40. and she did, and it did me
so much good ] have been recommend
ing 1t TO my customers since and buy IN
gross lots" J. C. Mendenhall, 40 years
a druggist, Evansville, Ind. The ingre-
dents entering into Number 10 are set
down in the u. $. Dispensatory and
other medical books "a follows; "Em-
ployed in diseases of the granular sys-
tenn. in blood poison, scrofula, chronicI
rheumatism, catarrh, chronic constipa.
ton, stomach and liver trouble. Under
its use sores, ulcers, nodes, tumors ana
swellings that have withstood all other
treatment disappear as if by magic"
No. 40 is sold at the Miller Drug Store,
404-406 Market street.
Evening journal., 1916-10-11
LETTER NUMBER THREE.
COUSIN BEN TO FARMER NED.

Washington, d. c., Sept Is. 1916.
Dear Cousin Ned
was not surprised at what you
wrote me OF Tom Edgely's success IN
borrowing money from the Life IN
surance Company. through Squire
Brown I was not surprised either
that Tom got higher appraisal On
his farm than the Federal Land ap-
praiser allowed. You sec the Gar
pet-bagger" had TO play safe; he haa
no personal interest at stake IN max
ing a largo loan-he is paid hAeu
salary. II he allowed too high ap-
praisal he might involve the bank in
future loss, and so he would lose ms
own lob. on the charge OF incom-
petence or bribery. or something, lie
was undoubtedly instructed by the
officers Of the Federal Land Bank 10
be very conservative in his apprai-
sails: they. too. are on salary, ana
have no interest in making prohtaole
loans. They get their appointments
through the Farm Loan Board at
Washington. and their chief concern
is TO be conservative and get all the
security they can pick on all loans.
On the other hand. Squire Brown is
Interested in putting over as big a
loan for Tom as possible. for he gets
a commission. so he serves Tom on
his own appraisal of the farm, know
ing that tho loan is safe, because he
knows local values and knows Tom S
farm. he also knows that Tom rs a
good farmer and making n proht' so
that the loan is a desirable one and
+. he can we'll be liberal in making d.
both for the sake OF his own commits
sion and 20 accommodate his friend
Tom Edgley
As matter Of fact. there is not
much risk in that. for even If Tom
does add 81 900 to the cash value OF
tho farm. tie loan Is only half OF the
appraised value, and we all know tha'
the price Of land is going mp each
year. as the country is settled
But who pays Squire Browns com
mission? Tom gives a first mortgage
al per cent. TO the Insurance Com
many. and q second mortgage at
por cent. TO the Squire that second
mortgage is the SQulres commission.
So Tom pays the commission. ana as
the loan is going to cos. him per
cent. with a commission of per
cent. a year for FIVE years. II makes
a nice little profit OF 10 per cent on
the loan for the Squire; besides that
he paws the Squire probably $25 for
examining the title and fixing up the
abstract.
You tell me that there was some NJ
lie cloud on Toms abstract. The
wife Of a previous owner signed her
name to deed TO the farm different
from the name she had previously
signed to the mortgage on the land
but the notary had certified to her
signature. and the Squire said that
while It was possibly a slight cloud
he knew the woman and knew it was
Ne edme person in both cases-tho
same wife OF the owner-so he was
nble to satisfy the title examiner OF
the Insurance Company that IL was
safe to go ahead with the loan, and
he promised to take the case into
court afterwards and quiet the title.
Evening journal., 1916-10-11
CTo be continued.)
BIG RIG PURCHASF

The George r. Fritz. Inc, furniture
and rug firm. offer to the public one
of the biggest money saving events in
the way Of room-size rugs, having made
large purchase OF roOm-size rugs at
such a low price that places them in
a position to sell them at prices less
than the actual cost to manufacture.
This is an opportunity for those con-
templating any needs for floor cover
ing for any room in the house, and
at such time when the majority of
prices have been advancing.
Evening journal., 1916-10-11
COUNTY BALANCES

County Treasurer Charles H. Lip
pincott reported the following bal
ances to the Levy Court yesterday:
Credit of the Levy Court. S165 9S7. p:
Third street bridge. $4,000; Christi
ana. S4S59.93; Mill Creek. $341.1S:
White Clay Creek. S2S7 .9S: Pencader.
S326.9S; New Castle. $1.773.S5; Red
Lion, $3.50; St. Georges, $1,770SS;
Appoquinimink. 81 ,4827S; Blackbird,
SS94.S6; Brandywine, s3,35427.
Evening journal., 1916-10-11
Farmers Costly Commission

Replaced Only by HOldup Through Enforced Purchase OF
Joint stock Condition Of Securing Loans
The Bunglug BE Amended by Repub
cans Who Accomplished All the Preparatory Work the Rural
Credits Movement
Evening journal., 1916-10-11

ing Bank is bound to do with the
struggling CO. operatives.
The characteristic difference be-
tween Republicans and Democrats is
that Republicans protect their infant
industries; the Democrats give theirs
infantile paralysis.
Your Cousin.
BEN.
CTO be continued.)
Evening journal., 1916-10-11

BEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots
How to Remove Easily.

Here's chance, Miss Freckle-face,
to try remedy for freckles with the
guarantee Of reliable dealer that it
will not cost you a penny unless it re
moves the freckles; while if it does
give you clear complexion the ex-
pense is trifing.
Simply get an ounce of othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and few applications should show you
how easy it is to rid yourself Of the
homely freckles and get a beautiful
complexion. Rarely is more than one
ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
A CHANGE FOR AWHILE.

The Georgia legislature is playing
true to form, for the first days are
marked with the usual number OF
freak bills, introduced of course, By
freaks.
Theer is a well founded sentiment
steadily growing which favors bier
NAL sessions of the legislature, and
no surer way can the sentiment be-
come a reality than by the actions CT
the legislature itself.
The Savannah Morning News is
one of the prime movers for biennial
sessions. and the Times-Recorder was
among the first newspapers to ELI.
dorse the movement. 1t will save
money, time and trouble. 1t will
mean common sense to superseue
folly. 1t will mean business for fifty
days instead of pastiming for one
hundred days. 1t will mean stead
Ter conscience and faith in the legis.
lature itself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
BRUSH BROOMS THE THING.

That fool cigarette law has hit the
legislature. Somebody ought to re-
mind the author of that bill that he Is
trying to do by legislation what the
good fathers ought to do with the
brush broom in the back yard. That's
the way the legislature gets mixed up
with things it has no business trying
to regulate. When the father and sor
cannot regulate their cigarette smok.
lug, the law will not do it. Law ism.
law when people do not wish to regard
it as such, and measure on the stat
ute books that is not respected is far
more than no law. Wouldn't the au-
thor of that bill feel fine if he were to
see somebody wearing stripes for vic
lating his anti-cigarette law? It's the
brush broom for this evil not the
chain gang or another statue for
which there is no respect or regard
Cordele Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
WAR CLOUDS ARE PASSING.

Now that war between this country
aud Mexico has been practically
averted the American people can once
more heave a sigh of relief.
For the past few weeks interest in
the situation has been so great and
the feeling so tense, but little else
else has ben talked about. 1t is to be
hoped that for time at least, we as a
nation may be at peace and give our
time and attention to something else
other than war.
The affairs of the country are in ex-
cellent hands, the people have conf
dence in the administration, and what
ever hapens they will know that those
in power did what was thought best tc
be done.
The school teacher in the presiden-
tial chair has shown himself to be
more than a pedagogue. His states
has been clearly proven, and
his ability to handle the most delicate
situations has been established be-
yond the least peradventure of a
doubt. Not only has President Wilson
shown himself to be the man Of the
hour, but he surrounded himself lin
his cabinet with an array of strong.
brilliant and forceful set of men, the
equal of which no administration ever
had before.
Every qestion that has arisen since
President Wilson was indicted into
office has been handled in a manner
that could do else but reflect credit
upon his administration, all of his
harping critics to the contrary He
has met every exigency in manner
bold and fearless, betokening keen
insight into conditions and a readi-
ness to act promptly and determin-
edly in the interests of the pople.
During the past few weeks war
clouds have hung dark and lowering
over this country, but thanks be to
the positive stand taken by the admin
those who would make of us
. mere plaything have been made to
see the error Of their way, to sue for
peace and thus the clouds are being
dispelled and war seems no longer
dark and threatening
The heart of great nation throbs
with gratitude that instead of being
drawn into the great maelstrom of wac
that is going on across the ocean. the
way has been opened up whereby this
country may reach and amiable ad-
justment of the differences existing
between this country and our neigh
Dor across the Rio Grande.
Now that this is true let us so far
as possible forget that there is
war going on over the waters and
that one was threatend over here,
letting our minds and thoughts again
revert to the more peaceful channels
of life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
THE LION TALKS.

On July 2Sth, which by the way, is
the first day of Dog Days, the Euro
pean war will have been in progress
two years. On July 1st, just twenty
seven days before the second annivers-
airy of the opening of hostilities the
English began their first great drive
of the war, in cooperation with the
valiant French.
Reports from the battles waged
along the British and French front in
the Somme region have been exulting
victories for the allies. The first, sec
ond and in many instances, the third
line trenches have been demolished
by stupendous artillery lombard
ments. The infantry only occupied
the ground after heavy guns had de-
stroyed everything in its range. Occas-
ionally, hand-to-hand fighting ensued
where the Germans could neither
charge nor retreat-they were buried
under avalanches of quivering earth
which gave way under terrific fire.
But, few weeks after the peculiar
death of Earl Kitchener, his army be-
gan their drive The British lion has
begun to roar and with her volunteer
army of 100000 men the battlefelds
of Europe will quake under her pow
ers. England, at the opening of the
war, was confronted with the same
appalling conditions which would
meet the United States in the event of
war with a powerful nation. Our arm
les would be volunteers, and all laws
of warfare would require accurate
and lengthy training. England was
forced to put her mammoth army in
the field, only after sure training.
The munition factories of the allies
have poured forth their ammunition
day in and day out. New guns of ex-
traordinary power and calibre have
been made. The English have just
entered the war. Heretofore, John
Bull has been forced to hold his own
at the cost of his allied friends and
what few men he could send in his ex-
peditionary forces.
The fighting in the Somne region is
the beginning of the struggle which
will free France and Belgium of the
Teutonic powers The massive offens-
i've of Russians is occupying the Aus
trians and Germans. Grand Duke
Nicholas is warning in Persia and
Turkey. Italy is driving the Austri.
ans over mountainous country. The
fleets of the allies are lords of the
sea.
Germany has reached her high tide
in success, and the lion of Great Bdit-
ain has begun to roar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
LOMBARD
FOUNDRY, MACHINE, BOILER WORKS
and MILL SUPPLY STORE
Augusta, Georgia.

aug uSt6S UeUASA&s
Capacity, 300 Hands. Hundred
Thousand feet floor space. Cotton, OIL
Gin, Saw, Grist, Fertilizer, Cane, Shin
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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 hum
dred machines and good men ready to
do your work quick.
FORD Motor Cars, Supplies and Be.
palrS"in Stock. Quick Delivery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

The valdosta Times has headline.
"Gen. Carranza Wants Uncle Sam to
Meet Mexico on Half Way Ground"
We want over half way, in fact, two
hundred miles beyond it. But that's
not the way old whiskers wanted 1t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Just because Griffin is leading the
cellar standing of the Georgia Ala
bama league, Editor Duke arises to re-
mark that there is something radi-
cally wrong with our local baseball
club"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

The third congressional district is
apt to have some stump speaking, not
allowing the Park-Cox race in our
neighbours district to take away all
the honors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

When it comes to special editions
Tire Macon Telegraph kites off with all
honOrs of the occasion. Her latest
venture was the Shriner's special on
July 4th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

If some Of the boys don't want to
get their hands dirty by joining the
army, we can hire few of those Eur
opean regulars. We've got the money
and that's about all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Dougherty county claims to be free
OF signs of the boil weevil and hog
cholera She is fortunate-but we're
afraid it's just for day, as far as the
boil weevil is concerned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Co. l, Second regiment, Georgia Ma
tiOnal Guards, is the crack bunch of
the crew, and of course Co. l is in
reality the Americas Light Infantry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

The Georgia Weekly editors will
meet in few days at Decatur, and
they viii have a royal time-as they
always do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

There would be military companies
il abundance over night if every one
of company of 142 could get COM
mission-and wear those leather leg
gings. But privates do the fighting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Savannah now has her troubles be-
fore the general assembly, and with
trouble meeting trouble, there's going
to be warm session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Teddy met him and called him
Governor Hughes" They are care
fully avoiding Judge Hughes" but
the Dimmycrats will be there with the
titles, epithets, etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

As long as Americas is entertaining
everything in Georgia during 1917.
let's bring the Georgia legislature
down for day or so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

The Confederate Veterans are the
next guests for Americas, and they'll
have big time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

England is happy-with her big
drive on and the suffragettes with
their closed mouths.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

That sheriff of Russell county realty
the chieftain of Girard, is having his
inning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Carranza is quite an artist at note
writing. He and the Kaiser, Blythe
by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

Lee street will soon be beauty
With her new paving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07
Americas, Ga, July Z, 1916

The old sprinkler of ]. Pluvius is
leaking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

The troops at Macon are happy, and
they're anxious for real service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-07

MIR. L. H. Kimbrough is the only
authorized travelling representative OF
the Americas Times-Recorder.
OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americas.
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
u. s. Court Southern District of
Georgia
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-05
WILLIMANTIC

ing, making the seventh case of the
 disease reported to the health officer,
 This last cast to come to the notice
 of the officials is Annie Cozak. the
 three and -half-years-o old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wojck Cozak Of ' Lafayette street. The little girl was much worse before morning when a case was at once pronounced as be- awaited. Health Officer Dr. c. A. Jenkins called at the home Monday
 morning and discovered that paralysis had developed during the night. At
 this time both of the child's legs as well as the neck were paralyzed but the fever was not as high as it had
 been on Saturday. The case is re- ported as being moderately severe one and the chances of recovery are doubtful
 This case, like all of the others that have been reported to the health off,
 cer recently, had its start by the child eating fruit. When asked, in regard to what measures would! be taken in the matter of placing guards about the city, the health officer stated that as the disease seems to have gained hold it was too late to do anything in this line. It is now believed by the officials, that all of the children that are susceptible to the disease will be affected. Health Officer Jen- kins stated that in his opinion some children were immune from the dis ease.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-05
MAYOR DUNN ATTENDED
 NOTIFICATION CEREMONIES.
With Mrs. Dunn and His Niece, Miss Katherine Hurley, Guests Near Long
 Branch-Heard Billy Sunday Speak.

Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, Mrs. Dunn and the mayors niece. Miss Katherine Hurley, of Manchester, returned to Willimantic Monday evening after a five days trip to Elberton, N. J. near Long Branch, where they attended the notification ceremonies given to Presi- dent Wilson. The mayor stated that a luncheon was given to all the guests at Shadow Lawn, the presidents sum- mer home, on Saturday. This home was the most beautiful that the mayor had ever seen and surrounding the house were 30 acres of beautiful lawn, with tennis courts and golf links to be enjoyed by the president
 Among the throng Of 10000 people were a great many of the prominent clergy of the Catholic faith, as well as some of the well known statesmen The mayor had the pleasure of meeting President Wilson and renewing his acquaintance with Vice President Mar shall. Mayor Dunn had a long talk wich before he was elected to the of States. Senator James of Kentucky, who was chairman of the notification committee. and was the one who deliv- cred the notification speech, was an other of the prominent men met by the mayor.
 Mayor Dunn's party was seated next to the notification committee, which was about Is feet from the president as he addressed the audienced.
 On Sunday the mayor journeyed to Asbury Park, where he heard Billy Sunday deliver his last sermon at that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-05
TAFTWLLE WHITEWAsHED
Thread companys Team Piles Up Six
 Runs in Labor Day Game.

The American Thread Co. baseball team evened matters up here Monday in its series with Taftville by admin istering a coat of whitewash to it's deadly rivals, while pushing six runs across the platter by some good stick work. Adams not only let. the visit ing contingent down with three hits but felded his position fawlessly and shut off two or three hits himself by spearing hot liners. Not a Taftville runner was left on the sacks, the three that arrived on first being cut down by good fielding. "Joe' Hamel celebrated a comeback by polling out three opportune hits that drove in