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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-15
FLORIDA SCHOOL TEACHER
Anaemic, Rundown, Nervous-HOV
She Recovered,


There are SO many cases like this
right here in Americas that we are
publishing this interesting letter with
the hope that some of our customers
will try vinol and get the same happy
result that Miss Baes did.
Key West, Flat am a teacher and
became anaemic, nervous, rundown,
no energy or desire to do anything, l
could not sleep and had that languid
nervous feeling that made me bur
den to myself. l had taken various
tones without benefit. ] heard Of Vi
mol and, tried 1t. Soon / had a good
appetite, could sleep all night and it
built me up so / have the ambition to
do any kind of work" Mary L. Baez,
Key West, Fla.
The reason Vinol was so successful
in this case is because it is a consti-
tional remedy that goes to the seat of
trouble. The cod liver and beef pep
tones contained in Vinol enrich and
revitali8e the blood, while the strength
ening, tissue-building properties Of
the iron and manganese peptonates
and glycerophosphates aid in building
UP the tired, overworked, rundown
system.
Hooks Pharmacy. Also at the lead
iEg drug store in all Georgia towns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-15
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EX.
CURSIANS, VIA. G. s. g. F. BY.

Daily, December goth to 25th, inclus-
i've, G. S. & F. Ry. will sell reduced
fare round trip Holiday Excursion
tickets between all stations; also for
through trips in connection with other
lines.
Make your holiday trip via. G. S & f.
Ry., and get the very best in schedules.
service and excursion fares. For full
information call on any Ticket Agent,
G. S. & F. Ry.. or address j. w. Jami-
son, Trav. Pass. Agent, 1876 Terminal
Building, Macon, Ca advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-15
No VALUE RECEIVED
FOR PUBLIC MONEY
SAYS A PROFESSOR

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-People do not
get their moneys worth out of the
three billion dollars annually expend-
ed for public purposes, declared Prof.
Thomas Sewall Adams of Yale Uni
versity, before the Association of Life
Insurance Presidents, today In advo-
eating the creation of standard units
|of governmental performance by
which to measure the quality and
quantity Of the output in each de-
partment of public work
Public expenditures seem to thrive
ON opposition" said Prof. Adams,-"in
the very face of the unceasing opposi-
ton of the taxpayer.
For the year 1913 the Federal
Census supplies a combined expense
account for the national, state and To-
cal government Excluding corporated
places having less than 2,5OO inhabi-
tants) which gives US general idea of
the purpose for which our money Is
spent. The total costs amounted to
lust about three billion dollars, of
which the largest item was for pro-
lection to person and property-in
other words, military preparedness and
police.
Waste in Public Expenditures.
Next to their remorseless increase,
the most general characteristic Of pub
lie expenditures is the waste which
they involve. In most city and state
governments there are some depart
ments which overlap. while others are
engaged in work which is no longer
necessary. Government employees as
rule work neither so long nor so
earnestly as those in private employ
ment. Supplies and equipment are not
purchased to advantage, nor properly
charged and checked when distributed;
specifications for bids are loosely or
carelessly drawn in many cases; la
bor-saving devices are slowly and
sometimes reluctantly introduced;
there is great waste in public printing.
Above all there is not the same incen-
tive or reward for economy in public
as in private enterprise.
The fundamental trouble is that
public has no means of accurately as
certaining whether a particular activ-
ity of government is productive or I'M
productive, efficient or inefficient. We
must somehow devise STANDARD units Of
governmental performance, by which
to measure the output with as much
accuracy as most factories measure
departmental productivity.
And almost always we have the
deadly parallel, the comparison with
the activities and costs of similar de-
partments in other places. In short,
the solution of our problem lies in
the permanent maintenance of practi-
cal efficiency commissions. Their first
function should be to uphold the
hands of the public servant who is do
Ing his work we'll. There should be
both public and private efficiency COM
missions. We have tried them tenta-
lively in the past. They have been
guilty of some 'bonehead' plays. But
that merely means that hey are just
learning the game. We must rise
above our mistakes-put more heart,
more pep, more time, more money, IN
this undertaking which in the end will
pay big dividends"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-15
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-15
For Christmas
Your Photograph!

No gift wiH be so highly op-
preci1ted or wiN be RENE mber-
ed tor so long q time as on ar
tistic photograph bearing the
personal thought OF the g,Uer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
TO DISCUSS
UNION BASIS
Rev. Bacon VIII Give Timely Sermon
Tomorrow Morning at First
Christian Church.

At the forenoon service of the
Christian church, tomorrow, Rev. Wal
lace r. Bacon will discuss the theme
of "a Basis for, Christian Union"
This subject is one of timely discus
sion throughout the religious world.
Various plans ere being offered such
as the federation of churches or the
union of different UNCONVENTIONAL
bodies.
The whole tendency of the time is
toward some satisfactory basis for
establishing christian union of all
churches. The tendency is almost the
opposite of what it was twenty-five or
thirty years ago when so many
church workers put in more time
PROSECUTING than in winning the out
slider.
Recently at a doctrinal congress of
the Disciples OF Christ held at Can
ton, Ohio, there was debate between
Rev. Chas,7 Clayton Morrison, editor
of the Christian Century of Chicago,
and Rev. S. S. Lappin, editor OF the
Standard of Cincinnati, Ohio, on the
question of whether the disciples
should promote christian union by ac-
cepting fellowship with those from
other denominations who were salts
fled with their form of baptism. This
proved very interesting debate. The
theme announced by Rev. Bacon,
"a Basis for Christian Union will
prove of interest not only to the
members of The local Christian church
but to the other churches as well.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
everywhere in evidence. Therefore,

everywhere in evidence. Therefore,
Iowa can afford the best homes, the
best churches, the best schools and
the best colleges in the world. The
development of public improvements
should correspond with the rapid in
crease of our wealth, the improve
ment of our bones, and the growth
of our industries.
Let no spirit Of mere boasting or
selfishness be manifest but with char
ity for others, let us give attention
to the occupations, the institutions
and conditions affecting the welfare
of our people.
To live in Iowa means opportunity
ur surpassed. The beauty of our Iowa
landscape is unexcelled. Iowa's pro-
ductive resources are marvellous. Our
citizenship is distinguished by the
lowest percentage of illiteracy of any
state in the urion.
But Iowa's future lies not in large
fields and big business concerns SO
much as in smaller farms well cult
waited and in small local industries
intelligently managed.
We have faith that no backward
steps will ever be taken in Iowa af
fecting the mortality and advance
ment of our state and people. No
section of the world may with greater
reason or appropriateness adopt the
motto, Forward and Upward" 10y
atty, intelligence, spirituality, and pro-
gressiveness TO the extent of our
ability, are cardinal virtues that
should dominate the citizenship of
great state 50 fortunately situated.
May our boys and girls become help
ers in the making of a glorious future
for our beloved state, Iowa
With an abiding confidence in a
better and greater state, this booklet
is hopefully dedicated to Iowa.
Sincerely,
ALBERT NJ. DEIOE,
Superintendent of Public instruction.
Des Moines, Iowa, June 80, 1916.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
TO UNITE IN
BUYING PAPER
Business Manager Of New York Times
Tolls Association Cooperation
Would Save Money.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 16.-The
Missouri editors were advised today
by Louis Wiley, business manager of
the New York Times, to cooperate
in the purchases Of white print pa
per, if the situation continues as it is.
Mr.. Wiley said that where each
country newspaper had to buy paper
for itself, It would get little considera-
ton. But if number of papers. say.
all Of those which are members of the
Press Association, should buy their
paper in one contract, they could
force considerat ton from the paper
manufacturers.
Mr.. Wiley discussed the causes that
led to the increase of cost Of white
paper.
What effect will the white paper
Wiley was asked.
Il don't believe it means the end OF
the penny newspaper, as many pre-
dict, unless the supply should grow
shorter than it Is" he replied "It
has forced many newspapers to raiSe
prices already. The h~incipal efrect
from a business standpoint has been
the general increase in advertising
rates everywhere. Newspapers have
had to raise rates to exist, and l find
that such increases have been general
From one standpoint the paper
shortage has had a salutary effect.
Newspapers regarded space too light
ly. They burdened readers, especially
on Sundays, with too great a mass of
reading matter
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16

said: 4 1ie
Fellow Citizens, Ladies and Gentle.
| men:
nave been requested to make a
wv remarks relative to the organi-
latioh OF keokuks new band, which
band. e e Seei.
only few weeks ago Mr.. Kindig
LeIulhed 70 our city to make his
nome and he Immediately took steps
" peiIect such an organization Of
musicians as you have had the priyi-
lese 10 see and hear upon this plat
form tonight.
me music loving people of Keo-
kuk feel honored and proud because
lnere has come to stay within its
portals, an aggregation of musicians
tnat Will give Keokuk the best musi-
cal organization it ever had.
~ Will be remembered that Mr..
hindlg for number of years success
Iully conducted in our city the Eff
tleth Iowa band of which we were
SO proud, and for this reason, Mr.:
klnd1g, we take great pride in you
and | consider it pleasant duty and
honor on behalf Of the citizens Of
keokuk to welcome your return and
am assured that our people will be
glad to give you and your band loyal
support. | thank YOU
Credit Due to NaaeI.
1t would not be fair in speaking
OF the concert to leave out the men
ton OF the man who made all arrange
ments for the concert, and who saw
TO their carrying through success
FULLY. This man is John Nagel, a
lover of music himself, and a friend
OF the director. Mr.. Kindig went
to him when he was ready to give
his concert and asked his help.
Through Mr.. NageIs assistance the
arrangements for the concert were
made and it was successfully carried
out
Mr.. Nagel was a patron of the old
Fiftieth Iowa regiment band during
it's organization here, and Mr.. Kindig
was sure of his cooperation in giving
this concert.
Cold shortens Program.
Because of the extremely chilly
weather. it was decided best to cut
out one of the numbers announced.
This was Mariana. The band men
were shaking with the cold when they
left the platform, and Their fingers
were stiff. Director Kindig decided
1t was best to shorten the program by
one number, out of consideration for
his musicians.
The band has been organized just
six weeks and some exceptional work
has been done in that time by the di-
rector and his men. 1t is up to the
people of Keokuk now as to whether
the band will be given the support it
merits. Unless it is given support,
keokuk may lose the organization.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
keokuk People Enjoy First Concert
Given by New Organization IN
der Direction Of Veteran
Leader.
APPLAUD APPEARANCE
As He Stepped on to the Platform
last Night, He Was Given ova-
tion-Mayor Makes a
Short Talk.

Although the weather was more
suitable for football than an out Of
doors band concert. last night, there
was no mistaking the warmth OF the
reception Keokuk accorded the Kin
dig concert baad in its initial appear
ance. The opportunity of hearing a
musical organization conducted by so
able leader at Professor Kindig was
too great a magnet to allow a little
thing like cool weather to interfere.
And the old fire, the old enthusiasm
the precision and training, the accur-
ate sense Of time, and even the old
gestures Of the head and hand, which
characterized John B. Kindig as direc-
tor of the old Fiftieth Iowa regimen
tai band, wore seen again in the
director of the new musical organiza-
ton.
The band stand was erected at
Sixth and Blondeau streets in front
of the Elks building. The crowd
packed Sixth street and reached along
Blondeau towards Seventh and Fifth
streets. Autom obiles were parked
along Sixth street and up to the
ropes on Blondeau street. and added
to the applause with their signal
horns While there were few people
who availed themselves of the oppor.
tunity to sit down, the size of the
crowd which heard the concert could
not be complained of.
Proud Moment for Director.
AT promptly 8:15 o'clock two cor
net players appeared on the platform
and gave bugle call. They were
followed by the remainder of the
band which had been waiting in the
Elks building. Director Kindig in
regimental uniform and wearing his
dress sword appeared last. AS he
stepped on to- the platform there was
burst OF applause. which he acknow-
lodged by graceful bow and the
doffing of his cap. 1t was proud
moment for the veteran director, and
many of his friends in the audience
felt the spell of the scene.
The program of music played by
the new Organization was a splendid
one. They lived up to every expec-
tation, and the program included
some of the older favorites as well as
some really classical music. Through
it all one felt the moving spirit OF
the gray haired director who directed
his men with ali of his old ardor and
fire. One of the prettiest selections
given by the band was the Grand
Fantasia, German Military Tattoo, as
played by the combined bands of the
guard regiments before the German
emperor.
The program included:
March U. 8. Bluejackets. Loosy
Grand Fantasia, German Military
IHffnn
Gas played by the combined bands Of
the guard regiments before the Ger
man emperor.)
Selection from French Opera Adele.
Italian Love Song-Rright Star
OF Hope. Robandi
Grand Selection from the Opera
Faust" Gounod
Waltzes, Lazarre. Blanke
March-lmperial ............. Kappa
Star Spangled Banner
The Mayors Welcome.
Just before the band played the last
number, Mayor Ed. S. Lotion well
coined Mr.. Kindig back to Keokuk
ana expressed the appreciation OF
himself and the citizens in the fact
mat keokuk was to have a concert
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
IOWA DAY ON
OCTOBER 20
Citizens Of State Urged to Help Make
Day Of Greatest Possible
Benefit to All.

Under the auspices of the depart
ment of public instruction, Iowa day
is to be form ally launched on Friday.
October 20. hy erybody is urged to
take hold and make success of lbe
day. No doubt the commercial ex-
change ami dozens of other societies,
patriotic, etc. viii be delighted TO CO
oneI ate with the board of education
in this matter. The state superinten-
dent has ISSUED handsome booklet,
richly illustrated and well edited,
which contains much that will prove
of interest in connection with the
day The superintendent introduces
his book, which deals largely with
the intellectual and material develop
ment OF the state and it's people as
follows:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16
Foreword.


The department Of public fnstruc-
ton recommends that Friday, October
20, 1916, be observed in all the pub
lie schools of the state as Iowa day.
All Institutions of learning and edu-
cation, all civfc, commercial and farm
ers' clubs, and all business organiza-
tons are invited to participate in
exercises befitting the occasion. On
this day, the home, the school, the
church. the press, and the many
splendid industries may join hands
in appreciation of the achievements
and advantages of great state
A better knowledge of the wealth,
resources and possibilities Of our
state should become matter of gen.
eral information among our people
There are TO impoverished areas
within our borders. Prosperity is
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16

in The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-16

The Mayors Welcome.
Just before the band played the last
number, Mayor Ed S. Lotion vel
coined Mr.. Kindig back to Keokuk
and expressed the appreciation OF
himself and the citizens in the fact
mat keokuk was to have a concert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
MARION COUNTY IS
WITH PROMOTERS

The county commissioners of Marion
county heard Secretary Hyman and
Agent Oliver tell about the Third Agri-
cultural District fair with a great deal
of interest.
Secretary Hyman made a talk in
which he urged the commissioners to
employ an experienced farm demon
strator for Marion county, Sc that they
might work up enthusiasm in the farm
ers, and thus secure a good exhibit
at the coming fair.
After talking for some time on the
plans to erect Marion county build
ing 25 by 25 feet, with a pennant and
sign on same, the commissioners were
Of the opinion that they desired to
wait until the next meeting to decide
about the building. In the meantime
they authorized Demonstration Oliver
to secure them good man as demon
strator to begin work at once.
The commissioners are Sol Fleming,
Of Tazewell; DR.. A. S. Boyett, of
Draneville; D. S. Hogg, of Buena
Vista; N. w. Parker Buena Vista, and
John Brown, of Juniper. 1t is more
than probable that they will pass fav-
orably upon the matter of a building
next meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
SEABOARD FAST
TRAIN WRECKED

SANFORD, N. c., Feb. S.-The Sea-
board Air Lines Florida Limited,
northbound, was derailed near here
this morning. Several cars followed
the huge engine when it left the rails
hut fortunately none of the Pullmans
were overturned.
Engineer Dave Wright, of Raleigh,
stuck to his post and was killed in,
stantly. His fireman jumped and es-
capped with a broken arm.
The passengers, though shaken up
considerably, were not hurt.
The Seaboard's Florida Limited is
esteemed the finest train operated by
the system, being of solid steel, and
to this fact is attributed the escape of
til passengers in today's wreck. The
lire had been re-opened at noon and
traffic is proceeding as usual.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
KITCHENER MAY
co To EGYPT FOR
ACTIVE COMMAND

LONDON, Feb. S.-Except for con-
tinuation of the intensive bombardment
along the Franco Belgian front there
are few reports of activity in the ma
jor war fields today. Whether this
bombardment is preparing the way for
important infantry operations is not
known.
Current officials reports as well az
news dispatches from the east indi.
cate comparative quiet reigns along the
Russian front The Cars army is &C.
tive, apparently, only in the Caucasus
region, where lighting with the Turks
continues. The Petrograd war Office
reports continued advances against the
Turks both north and south of Erze-
rum.
The Russians have pressed further
westward along the Black Sea shore
and on the northern shores of Lake
Van the slav advance shows no sign of
Stacking.
Two of the most interesting rumors
that have been heard in London recent
ly are those centering about Lord
Kitchener, who is said to be slated for
command Of the British forces in
Egypt, and the Earl of Derby, who, It
Is reported, will soon be named minis
ter of war. Official confirmation of
both reports is lacking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
Rough Times in Mexico.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Four Ameri-
can mining engineers arriving here
from Vera Cruz today, tell narrowing
tales of their experience in the south
ern republic. The men reached New
York on board the American steamer
Esperanza, having travelled from Mex.
leo City to Vera Cruz by rail. They
report conditions in the interior of
Mexico as far from peaceful, and say
bandits roam about the whole coun-
try, apparently in defiance of the Car
rama government
The journey from Mexico City to
Vera Cruz was made in company with
several other refugees and a party of
Carranza officials. narrowing Incl
dents marked the passage of the par
ty through the mountainous country
Tie trip was made in an armored car,
which was under fire almost constant
", and bandits in the dense woods
annoyed the travellers a great deal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
SENSATION AMONG
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

1t appears the code of duelling has
not expired; as we are told that at a
prominent citizens residence that GER
tain individuals who had an alteration
decided to fight a duel a few nights
ago.
Those present did not know what
was coming off but the principals went
to fighting before anything could be
done to stop them, and although there
were no fatalities ,one of the combat
ants was badly injured and it is said
the attentions of physician was needed
Particulars of the event and weapons
used can not be found out as all those
present were sworn to secrecy but
passers by that night have mentioned
hearing peculiar noises near a Lee
street residence
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
HAD
BIG SPEND FUND

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. S.-For
every dollar which the South paid to
the Southern Railway company for
transportation during December, 1915,
the company paid to individuals and
industries located in the South for
labor, material, supplies and other pur-
poses $117, this being due to the
large amounts expended for construc
tion purposes.
The total amount disbursed by the
company during December for labor,
p'aterial, supplies, and for other pur-
poses was $5,S61,5 SIG, of which $5,OS2,-
6S7, or S671 per cent, was paid to in
dividuals and industries located in the
South, this being $7434,OS in excess of
the total moneys paid by the South for
transportation, according to figures
announced by Comptroller A. H. Plant.
The expenditures by the company
during December for improvements to
its roadway and structures amounted
to $649, ,626.6S, as against $S45, 5,5O4.46
during December, 1914, and $192,51245
during December, 1918.
During the six months ending with
December the expenditures for i'm
to roadway and structures
we're $3,437,391.4O as against $4,436,-
265.17, for the same period in 1914,
and $1,4S2,6S5.2S during the same
period in 1913.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-08
MR.J.J.W|LDER HAS
TO BEYOND

Mr.. j. ]. Wilder, a prominent and
highly respected citizen of Sumter
county, residing about four miles from
Americus on the Americas Plains road,
died Tuesday afternoon. He had been
in ill-health for some time.
Mr.. Wilder was eighty years of age,
and during greater portion of his life
had been a member of the Methodist
church. He was universally admired,
being a man of strong personality.
He is survived by eight children, Mrs
James Hill, Mrs. Hamp jennings, Miss
Mary Wilder, Miss Pelham Wilder,
Mesars Edwin Wilder, Linton Wilder,
Charles Wilder, Eshton, all of Sumter
county; one sister, Mrs. John Cheek,
of Moultrie; two brothers, Green Will
der, of Tampa, Fla, and Will Wilder,
of Columbus.
The arrangements for the funeral
had not been completed Tuesday af-
ternoon.