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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
The Public
Safety ValOe
The PriceIessness of Life.

The Pricelessness of Life.
Editor Times-Recorder:
We cannot measure human life in coin,
with silver scales,
And weighs of gold inlaid with dia-
monds; the treasure pales
To trifes light and valueless, and COM
putation fails
IT. estimates comparative of life with
riches rare.
"A life is worth so-much in cots" we
say; and there
We err. Your mother paid for you in
pain and care
a thousand fortunes. Or, ga life is
worth in yield,
Productiveness, so much"-again it's
wrong; no field
Or harvests gold or white or green,
can ever WELD
The influence of one life of love, of
power, of fine
Clean courage Bring the lesson home
This life of mine
What would l give, did l possess the
world, if some benign
Omnipotence should offer me for pay
another year
OF life-when Death had summoned
me? Or if dear
Sweet babe of my own were towering,
hating near
The gateway of the Unknown World
ah, could there be
a price too dear to pay to keep it here?
So you may see
The pricelessness of life-to others, as
to you and me.
ID. G. BICKERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
SWAT THE WEEVIL

We have before US pamphlet is
sued by the Agricultural Department
of the Central of Georgia which has to
do with the boil weeyil question that
is now occupying the minds and at
tention of our farmers just at this
time. This pamphlet bears the title
of Preparedness and Effective Methods
for the Boil Weevil Campaign" 1t is
the third of series of pamphlets is
sired dealing with the boil weevil cam
paign, and if we are any Judge, is by
far the best of the series.
1t first treats of the boil weevil in
his advance across Alabama and into
Georgia, describes this advance by a
map, but more particularly does the
circular or pamphlet have to do with
three devices for the successful COM
batting of the peast. These devices are
simple and inexpensive and so the
pamphlet says have proven very effec-
tive. AS to the best method of fighting
the ravages of the weevil it says:
where weevils are numerous in the
spring an effective method of control
is in the picking of adult weevils from
tie plants at the time the squares be-
gin to form. After squares have form
ed and the female weevils begin to lay
eggs in them, the picking of fallen and
| infested squares is also necessary.
Every time an adult weevil or an in
Tested square is destroyed you can
feel that you have not only killed that
particular weevil, but all of its pos
sible descendants. 1t has been esti-
mated that it will pay to pick weevils
whenever fifty or more can be found
to the acre at the beginning of the
season. Picking separately by hand is
laborious task, however, and it is
doubtful if it proved profitable as q
general thing, except with very cheap
J labor"
The latter part of the pamphlet re-
lates to the preparedness proposition
for the farmer who has not as yet been
hurt by the boil wevil. At some length
, it tells of various ways in which to
meet his attack, emphasizing the
importance and the essentially OF
taking as it.were time by the forelock
III battling the destructive pest. 1t al
so tells of what crops to plant as will
help to rid the farms of the weeviI
The pamphlet has been approved by
the State etomologist, and they can
be had by all who desire them by
writing to the Agriculture department
Of the Central Railroad of Georgia.
We suggest that it would be we'll for
every farmer in Georgia and especially
those in the infested district to secure
one or more of these pamphlets at
once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
YOU OYERWHELM US.

We had the pleasure of meeting
Cranston Williams, editor of the Amer
iCus Times-Reeorder, when he paid us
o short visit Tuesday afternoon. Editor
Williams is strong writer and his
personality is reflected in his pointed
editorials and breezy paragraphs. He
is giving Americas the best daily pa
per it has had in years.-Buena Vista
Patriot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
AN AGE OF WONDERS.


We are, indeed, living in an age of
wonders and as some one has said, we
are just at the beginning. There is
no doubt in the minds of those who
live and think as it were in the fu-
tCre, but that the next fifty years will
bring inventions and discoveries much
more marvellous than those OF the past
fifty. And while we know that we are
living in an era of wonderful and
startling accomplishments, still great
part US know but little of what is real
| ly being done. We see, know and real
ize that we are getting benefits from
Inventions and discoveries hut we give
but little thought to the ingenuity OF
man, accepting these things as mat
ter Of fact, without investigating as
to the why's and wherefores of the
same. This is also an age of conser-
cation, where we once wasted we now
save. Many of the items of commerce
today that are valuable were once
thrown away.
Among these items, we take one.
| "Sawdust." Our readers and especial
ly those here in south Georgia, where
once the lumber industry was most
important one, will recall the thous-
ahds and thousands of tons of saw
dust that were left to rot and be
washed away by the rains. This self
same sawdust is today being utilized
in various ways. From it is being
made baking powder, sugar, artificial
silk, milk bottles, rugs, and it is
claimed some of the strongest paper
ever made. These are all being pro-
duced at Madison, Wis, in the forest
products laboratory of the United
States department of agriculture.
i According to story sent out by the
Lumber Manufacturers association,
demonstrations were recently made at
Madison to the members of the asso-
citation which proved amazing to
item. This 'sawdust' laboratory as it
is called, is producing baking powder
from sawdust, and the visiting lum-
Der people were treated to biscuits
made with this powder and "sawdust
sugar" instead of the use of the usual
tartaric acid baking powder.
Among other things made of saw
dust or converted mill waste is atrifi-
cial silk. 1t is said that this country
last year produced sawdust silk stock
ings to the value of $5,5O0,OO0. The
same laboratory is said to be turning
sawmill waste into binder Irvine, rope,
woven furniture, milk bottles, woven
mating rugs; and likewise it is claim
ed that the strongest paper ever made
is produced in simple manner from
the waste of Southern pine" and it is
said if the new process should be used
generally, it would increase the paper
production in the South 10000 tons
daily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
YOU ARE RIGHT.

The sweetest girl graduate is dolling
up nowadays to beat the band. Soon
she'll be standing with reluctant feet
where the brook and river meet
Americas Times ecorder.
We have always heard that's the
best place for fishing. -Covington
News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
LET'S HAVE A CLEAN FIGHT.

Now that the nominations are over
and christian men have been named
for the high office of the United
States, it is to be hoped that the
campaign will be free of dirt and mud
Singing.
The opposing candidates represent
opposite views, on many economic and
other governmental questions. But
these questions that will be at issue
should be settled without campaign
abuse, vituperation or vilifcation
Further, every man should vote and
work according to his convictions and
not according to his prejudices. AS
for this paper, we shall adhere to this
rule. We shall labor and fight for
what we believe to be right, opposing
measures rather than men and refrain
ing from dirty and filthy personal
abuse, reserving the right however
to employ the effective weapon of rid /.
icule when we deem same expedient.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
On The Level
By C. W.

Since the Chicago and st. Louis con-
ventions have adjourned, there's lit
tie room left for the folks back at home
in contemplating matters more direct
ly affecting US.
A wireless was received by this col.
umn to the effect that Dorsey's plat
form was forthcoming this morning
and in light of these events, we humbly
make known the following planks on
which our race would be made:
Sell the w. & A.
Biennial sessions of the legislature
Compulsory education.
Move the capitol to Macon.
Eradicate the cow-tick.
Enforce the prohibition law.
Enforce all laws.
Raise the standard of the Georgia
legislature.
Prove there's boil weevil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

THAT was great battle the Ger
mans fought in the North Sea. The
fact remains, however, that England
stiIl remains mistress of the North as
web as a lot Of other seas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Some men drop out of politics, 9TH
ers sneak out, while there are those
who get kicked out. This is the way
1t was with Teddy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Belief that he will come back is the
one thought that sustains the down
and outer, Bryan and the Colonel are
welcome to the thought.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
Too Bad, Too Bad

Too Bad, Too Bad.
"Dearie, / hear you had bet with
George last night"
Eyes, honey-but he was very kind
about it."
Yes? What was the wager?"
Tt bet my head against his Shout
der and-and-lost."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
Famous Corners.

Around the Flatiron building.
On wheat.
Under the stairway.
The Little Church Around the
The Dutchman's.
Where he gets you in an argument.
Puss in the
Little Jack Hornet sat in the.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The Columbus Enquirer-Sun has
launched formidable fight on the sys-
tenn Of tiaeir police commission. They
IRE NOT losing single minute, and
taefr argument reads good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Don't make promises to yourself,
they are just as hard to keep as if
made to the other fellow, besides it
doesn't look good to lie to yourself
about yourself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

When it comes to the ups and downs
of life the elevator boy has it on all
the rest of u.s.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The old guard refused the olive
branch rendered them by Teddy. Per-
haps they thought it an African bam-
boo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
Eliminated.

No longer the poor old
G. o. P.
Sings that sweet song
Ted and e.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The best way to make a lamb and
lion lay down together, is to put the
lamb in the lions stomach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

We wonder if George and his check
book are still members of the Progress
sive party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Our young friend Lucinda was
shocked the other day when we told
the outskirts of verdun had fallen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The rightful definition of enthusiasm
is lot of noise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

We are glad the big doins' are over.
We can now pay attention to some of
the boys at home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The porcupine is the possessor of
lots of points but they are very unac-
ceptable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

The fellow who refuses good advice
necessarily takes a lot that is not
good.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

There is only one thing that can
get the best of the average woman
old age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
DO 1T NOW.

If you don't
Maybe by and by,
You'll wish that you
Had smashed the fly.
Houston Post.
If you don't,
The time will come,
You'll wish you'd
Cut out demon rum.
Savannah Press.
Yes old boy
Do it now,
If you want to live happy
And please the frow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Never think your thoughts out loud
In this way they sometimes prove very
expensive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

AS food dictator the present meat
trust fills the bill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

If whiskers were votes the demo-
Gratis wouldn't be in it at all, at all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Life is just one conglomeration of
pangs of love and fangs of jealousy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Therefore, vaccinate against typhoid
and starve, instead of "swatting" flies.
These will stop typhoid fever.
LOCAL M. d.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Raging Old Mother Goose.
Hey, diddle, diddle,
The cat and the fiddle,
Are closely allied, by Jing.
We cut ope the cats middle
To make for the fiddle,
A sweetly melodious string.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Few Die and None Resign Wrong
Being mayor of small town call,
for many thoughts ana duties, some o
which are extremely painful. Thi
hero served this city we'll:
'MARTINSVILLE, Va, June Is.
Mayor H. B. Hundley, So years
old, who Tuesday was reelected
mayor of this town, committed sui
eide today by shooting himself
through the head. No reason for
the act is known. A widow and
two daughters survive him."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
The Way of 1t.

The Way of 1t.
Il notice that farmhouse where you
spent your vacation advertises good
meals supplied"
"Oh, yes"
rs that fact?"
"Certainly-the boarders supplied
good meals to the mosquitoes, which
were large, hungry and numerous"
More Like an "AnheuSer Busch"
How erect old Colonel Ryebun
walks for man who drinks. He is as
stately as an oak"
yves; but not a water oak"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18

Americas, Ga, June Is, 1915
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-06-18
substitution Rates.

Mr.. L. H. Kimbrough Is the only
authorized travelling representative OF
the Americas Times-Recorder.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
FORMER SENATOR BURTON
SPOKE TO A LACE CROWD

Former L y. Senator Theodore T..
Burton of Ohio arrived in Dcming
Wednesday morning over the Santa
Fc from Albuquerque. Ralph c. Ely
was with him. Al noon the distin-
g,ishcd guest was entertained ut a
luncheon at the Harvey house by
citizens of Dcming. Early in the aft
crnoon Senator Burton addressed the
citizens at the Crystal theater. There
was large crowd. The subject of
the address was: "After the War.
What!,, The subject is an inter.
csiing one and was proiitably de-
vclopcd by the visitor, who is n
statesman Of great ability and large
experience.
As n presidential possibility, Sen
aior Burton looms large on the hon
izon just now.
The senator departed for Silver
city late IN the afternoon. This j.
hi lasl stop in New Mexico enroutc
to the Pacific coast.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
Good Highdays

The need of good highway con-
needing Columbus with the county
'a' town i now more apparent thas
,c. II would he of more advantage
- pemine than 10 ~. Several Dem
= ~ firms are making regular trips
ihi~ town with their trucks 10
n ply local business houses.
Domine now has u u advantage over
Co'nnbus IN freight rates. The
wholesalers of that city might be-
9b'r to supply our merchants Ia nn
ad'aniage lo both il the road, werc
#" good condition Ia put heavy trucks
oEd load them io capacity. Colum-
On ha- always worked and boosted
for this road aud II Deming had given
lis assistance % We would have had n
good road long ago. Now. when the
hcm'ng people need u highway they
d sh. to De- able tu see the mistake
and correct ii hv getting behind the
road board and ureing il Ia rush the
ols.--C Columbus Courier.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
nNFNTY.SK WILL Be GRADUATED
FROM THE OEM|NG HIGH SCHOOL
Exercises to be Held Evening of May
26 at the Crystal Thea!er, J. C.
Watson to Deliver the Glass ad-
dress: Putting on a few Stunts.

Twenty-six pupils will be gradual
ed from the Deminc High School
This spring. Thirteen Of the candi-
datcssar boys and thirteen OF them
are eirls. The graduating exercises
will he held nj the CRYSTAL thenter.
beginning at s O'Clock the evening of
May 81. John G. Watson will d,
liver the class address.
The baccalaurcte sermon will be
preached by the Rev. Theodore Platt
NJ s o'clock the evening of May 2l
NJ the Crystal thcntcr. Glass day
exercises will be held at 10 o'clock
the morning of May % at the armorv
on Silver avenue. An all-day cir.
cu~ will be the big feature of this
wears class entertainment. TIN,
will he NJ the armory.
The Eighth Grade graduating cy-
crcses will be held at 10 o'clock May
~ in the auditorium If the high school
building. There are forty gradu-
boys and scven-
teen girls.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
PETITION CALLS FOR LOCAL
OPTION ELECTION IN JUNE

Dcmine is bang up against a "wet"
aud "dry" fight. The prohibition
forces went on the street with their
rctilion Immediately following thu
election of trustees of Deming and
il was not long before more than
the required number of petitioners
were secured to call an election.
The petition will be presented to
the board of trustees at their first
regular meeting early in May and the
election will probably be called for
some date in June.
The prccipiiatine of the conflic.
came rs complete surprise and the
"wci~ showed signs of panic before
The we'll organized onslaught. The
ramc~ of number for former "wet"
artisans appear conspicuously on
the petition. The enthusiastic pro
hibitioni>l> declare that victory is
-nrc. however the "wets" are organ
izing and il j. safe to assume that
celebrations will not be in order un-
Ill after the votes IRE counted.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14

RESIDENT THlRTv-FouR YEARS
Mas Born In Pennsylvania and Ar
rived Here by way Of Texas;
Burial Is This Afternoon.

J. u. llodgdon, go years old and u
resident of Deming for thirty-four
years, died at hi, home on Iron ave
me ut 2:30 o'clock yesterday morn .
ing of apoplexy. The death was en-
iircly unexpected. though Mr.. llodg-
don. very vigorous for his years. had
complained of slight indisposltion
the evening before. Mrs. llodgdon
was attracted by his labored breath
ire and called physician, who ar
rN ed to late to be of assistance.
Besides his widow, Mr.. lIodedon j.
survived by two daughters, Miss Ion,
Ilodgdon aud Mrs. f.. l.. foulks.
The funeral service will be held at
) o'clock this afternoon at the home.
the Rev. II. 7. Mitchelmore and the
Rev W. T.. Foulks conducting the
service. Burial will be in the local
cemetery.
The death was shock to the COM
muniiy, which appreciated the cheer
I'm philosophy of life which Mr..
llodgdon exempificd in his daily life.
lie .ha~ been engaged in business in
Dcmina ever since coming here from
Texas. lie was born in piti~ton.
Pa.
Mis-, lone IIodedon will be unable
to attend the funeral.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
Battle Cry 70 Peace

The Battle Cry of peace" which
was shown in Deming for the first
thenter drew capacity house. The
film drama will BE- shown again to-
night and il is expected that an even
larger audience will see it. The play
deals with the subject of prepared
ness for war ~ u menas of prvent e
ing war and graphically shows the
fate of a people that fails to look
well to its defenses. II is film
lhai every American citizen ought
10 see ~ II patriotic duty.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14

ARE MORE MEXICAN PRISONERS


The grand jury returned eight
true bills and seven no bills yester-
day morning in the district court, Us
the result of sessions that began
Tuesday and which still continue.
All those indicted have not been ar
rested. Those now in custody and
the alleged offenses with which they
are charged are as follows: Edward
Phillips. larceny from person; +.
Garcia and T.. Munnz. conccalins
stolen property; James Coryell, fir
ing gun within settlement placed
under 1900 bond.): }. Marcos and
Il. Espinosa, stealing horses lsotn
loaded guilty aud will be tried ut
. o'clock next Monday morning. J..
Pat Mum, charged with flourish
ine deadly weapon, will be tried
next Tuesday. Ed Pride, charged
with larceny of cattle, will not be
tried this term.
1t is likely that warrants will be
',>ucd for the six wounded prison.
cr~ picked up in Mexico by the Amer
lean troops after having been aban-
doncd by Villa in his hasty flight
from Columbus. and hohave con
fc-~cd io participating in the attack
The prisoners are now in Columbus
held by the military authorities.
Two of the bandits were living in
Columbus at the time of the rain
aud il is possible that Luna coun-
ty Jury will have the pleasure Of
passing on their eases along with
those held here.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
Wo0dard- BIxler

Miss Linnadale Bixlcr and Bruce
u. Woodward of Sal'na. Kas.. wcr'
Quietly married at the home here at
$40 o'clock Wednesday night by the
Rev. Theodore Platt Of the Baptist
church. The Rixler home was very
attrnctivelv decorated with n proiu-
sion of flowers and potred plants.
The fair Young bride was lovely IN
her handsome bridal frock Of white
net and taffeta. She carried bon
ouet of white brides roses and ferns
Only the immediate family was pres
cni. The young couple will make
their home in Clifton. Ariz.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
WAR DEPARTMENT TURNS DOWN
OEMING GUN CLUB REQUISITION
interesting Side Light on Admins
tration's Mexican Policy, is the
Refusal to Honor Requisitlon be-
cause of Unsettled Conditions.


item harhe~' secretary -lreasur-
"r "I the Demlng liiilc Club, has re
re'Ved communication from Secrc-
larN "l war biker derhnlng the re-
cent requisiiion oi the club Tor nrm'
and ammunition owing to what the
secretary "har"rl"rize~ ~ the "un'
settled CONDITIONS ihat exist along
the border Inc epni-ili"h VIII BE-
h"nond' the letter adds. when more
larIiIr conditions IN TINS section en-
IT. Evidently the secretary has
sensr al humor That has c"sl INN no
trouble to cultlNale--the more danger
the les preparedness. II j. quite
hh"ly that some Tool Ina county
citizen might take Il shot ~ u MeA
i"an mder II another slaughter oi
'i'izcn~ were attempted asnln by the
hahdli'. However there are plenty
o' reliable NmcheSierN IN the hand>
"i the citizens VII" know wei how
I" use Them and ""1ernor Mcdonald
maN placed an adequate nunbe at
amy Sprlnsiieid' at the disposal ol
lhc local mlliid Officers Tor DIS tn
hutton To farmers ana ranrhcf>. In
'pltc of the government that would
"'" Luna county helpless there are
"r'n- here IN plenty aud men who
wont Wai' Tor PERMISSION from
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14

The IL. Nordhnus and Sons Com
.lany had u spring display this week,
which was marvel Of beauty and
which attracted large crowds TO the
IuI'rlur duid avenue store. The
firm is not only old and reliable, but
50 progressive that its patrons are
assured of the most cxlusive line Of
merchandise 10 be found in the city. i.
The opening scored n great success.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-14
OH at Columbus

a thorough icst for oil j. 10 be
made u. Columbus NJ once. f.. G..
Kniffin. man that has had much
experience in the oil prospecting
business. is on the ground and will
begin al once.
lie has leased II large acreage in
the district. The difficulty in the
past has been to obtain leases from
claim holders. Mr.. Kniffin has ov-
or come this disadvantage.