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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11
THE NEED FOR VITAL STATISTICS

The courts of the country are busy
Itrying men who are charged with hav'
ling failed to register for the selective
draft. Many of them were found to
have been nothing less than "slackers,
and have been sent to prison, as they
well deserved.
But it is a notable fact that in many
instances there seems to have been
an honest question as to how old the
prisoner was on June 5. His liberty
and good name have been put in jeop-
Iardy because he was not able to es-
tablish promptly by conclusive evil
dence the records just how old he was.
1t seems a thousand pities that the
great state of Georgia should have re-
NAMED deaf during all these years to
the pleadings of those who have asked
that a system of vital statistics should
be created in the state with adequate
funds for carrying it into effect and
proper penalties for any failure to
make the required reports. If we had
such system thirty years ago, or
even twenty-one years ago, there
would have been but little chance to
evade the law, where such was a
"slacker's" intention, and but little oc-
casion to bring any man into court if
he had been armed with birth GER
tifcate.
During all these years it has been
pointed out that a complete record OF
births, deaths and marriages, of which
the courts could take judicial cogniz-
ance, would prevent numerous incon-
veniences and even hardships. 1t was
cited over and over again that data Of
this kind furnished the very founda-
tons of property rights.
And now with the coming of con
Iscription the urgent necessity of this
date is born upon us more forcibl!
than ever before. There has been {
Ifeverish hunt for family Bibles anC
marriage records, and whatever evi
dence of that kind may be found to es
tablish a mans age, but it has onl!
served to emphasize the need of officia
facts all the more.
The Georgia Legislature at its las
session placed a vital statistics law OF
the books, but did not make an appro
priation for carrying it into effect
1t would be unfortunate in the high
est degree if the General Assembl!
should adjourn again without perfect
ing this law and making it operative
Last month the need arose because o
the registration requirements. Mex
month it may be more urgent than i
has ever been before.
Nobody doubts the necessity for thi
law 1t only remains for the legisla
Iture to act.-Macon News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

The Georgia legislature has endors-
e6 President Wilson by vote Of 113
to ). The President need not be peev-
ed because the vote was not unanimous.
We do not believe the plan of saliva
ton could poll a stronger vote in the
Georgia Observation-Disclosures Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

The New Jersey clergyman who
dropped wad OF coin in a friendly
game" with couple of his townsmen,
provides concrete proof that P. T.
Barnum's famous observation was
restricted to no particular class Of
individuals.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

The strange wild man. captured on
the banks of the Chattahoochee day
or two ago may be well known in his
own bailiwick, but Inadvertently stray
cd off his reservation. That often hap
pens right in this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

If the state legislature carries out
its present intention those 10000 gall
Ions of wine will be sold to parties
outside the state of Georgia. IF you
have tears, prepare to shed them now"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

benson and Daniels even knew where
and when the transports were to gath
er. In all America there were not
more than half dozen men, so asserts
the New York World, who knew the
code in which they were written. Of
course hundreds of thousands of people
along the seaboard knew the ships had
gone and when. But the danger wasn't
| in that and no harm resulted from
this knowledge When they left pre-
sumably not a living soul knew their
sailing schedule, except two men,
Benson and Daniels, who OF course are
even above suspicion that they might
have been perhaps ever so slightly
careless. After they got TO sea the
secret code in the then open orders
told not more than one man, Admiral
GIeaves, where he was to gather his
transports. Not more than half doz-
en- or so men in all the fleet of trans
ports could have come to know the
rendezvous until it was reached. And
yet there were the German submar-
ines, far outside the zone of operations
waiting near the surface in large num-
Der to attack them on their arrival.
1t is as necessary as it. is difficult TO
find out how this thing happened How
ever done it was by no small agent, by
= no ordinary spy, but the work of a
master intelligence man, working I'M
der a plan far reaching in its import
ance, far threatening in its capacity
! for danger. First we must find the
man or men and the channels through
which they worked. Which is job for
Mr.. Flynn and his competent force.
It's about time we started hanging
spies in America. We've been alto
gether too lenient with them up-to-
date We have men in custody who
would have been convicted to death
long ago for the crimes already known
of them had they committed them
against any other government or peo-
pie on earth. Some of them are COM
ing UP for trial shortly If convicted
our judges, whether civilian or mill
tary, should not hesitate but doom
them to the rope. We may not be able
to stop the practice but we can at least
discourage it and make it unpleasant
The agency that secured the Amer
lean transport rendezvous in time to
get the German submarines there to
meet it and who got its message
through on top of it has pulled big
,one"-perhaps the biggest of the war
excepting the tip Off to Germans that
the British were to attack on the
Somme with a million men.
1t is at once a challenge and a re
Election aimed at the administration
and the American secret service, The
least called for is an absolute censor
ship of all cables and wireless mes
isages, even to the possible forbidding
of any but government transmitted
and government endorsed messages
Macon Telegraph
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

Entered as second class matter at
poptoffice at Americas, Ga. under act
Of March 3, 1879.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

What's The Matter With Georgia.
asks the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Nothing but temporary disturbance
which will soon be Quoted by the
speedy and efficacious elimination Of
the individuals who are kicking up
the rumpus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

The manner in which the farmers OF
Sumter county are going after Mr..
Boil Weevil tooth and nail, hammer
and tongs, is calculated to warm the
heart cookies of even the most crusty
old pessimist that ever predicted )
cent cotton
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11

Joe Hill Hall, the war-horse of Bibb
county, is living up to his reputation
as the most accomplished and consist
emit holder on of lids that ever graced
the corridors of the Georgia state cap
itol.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-11
Americas, Ca July II, 1917

Charlie Chaplin, so his press agents
proclaim in clarion tones, is to receive
sf,O75,OO0 for eight pictures. Don't it
beat the dickens how much of this
stage money there is in circulation?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

that exemption work may be expe-
dited and notifications Of final selec-
tons may be made as soon thereaf-
ter as possible.
All activities OF the Department OF
Justice have been concentrated upon
the enforcement of the CONSUMPTION
law. Attorney General Gregory Is
sued a statement to this effect today:
"All other matters for the time be-
Ing" he said, "will be subordinated
to the enforcement of the conscrip-
ton act. Wherever necessary the as
sistance of Federal, State and local
officials will be sought. The officers
and agents of the department
throughout the country have been in
structed accordingly.
Committing magistrates will be
asked to fix bail as high as may be
practicable in each case. Higher bail
will be asked in the cases of indi-
viduals who have advised or aided
other persons to evade the law, or
who have interferred with the regis
tration officers in the proper per-
Torrance of their duties, than will be
asked in the case of individuals who
merely fail to register"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
BUSINESS BOOMING

The stock market booming again There is tremendous
buying Steel shares have shot incredible heights
Industrial securities affected but the boom has extended
of including railroad stocks When
nveeratey pessmstc transportation interests start the
upward grade there can be doubt.
Cuisines usual has been familiar slogan lately, in
tended a verbal industry and trade But apparently
no artificial stimulans needed From the Judgment of the
stock exchange by the verdict of the country leading
fnnancers and captains of industry business going to be better
than usual.
The billions dollars be spent for supplies for ourselves
allies have already made themselves felt The nation is
buy work hive of bees colony of mats and will remain
So There no prospect whatever dull times Everything
points period of unparalleled activity and prosperity while the
war lasts aerward there will be such of
strucion necessary every begeent country and such demand
on America materials and machinery, that according
pert may extend for three years beyond the
war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
THE SECRET OF POWER

Why it that people succeed and Others fan! why
it that of two sisters the home becomes immersed IN
dozen activities through them to and more ability 10
swing things and greater and greater enthusiasm for living ana
enioyng while another of larger inherent capacity runs along IN
rut bored unhappy accomplishing little OF work, less OF play
growing scarcely a Why is that Of two brothers, one FORCES
ahead business becomes prosperous honored while the other
sticks at the Job he had when he first started out always small
minded and smal-moneyl
1t not question of mental moral equipment Often the I'M
successful than the other Many people puzzle over
this and seek strange curious and retced causes But the rea
simple The of power is secret to those with ears
hear eyes read it. 1t consists of two words lmagma-
ton and Faith.
The who gets ahead has used his Imagination to see HIM
higher and higher places lie doesn't look at other success
full people obviously, such phrase Some people have
all the luck for me- lie looks them cheeuy thus
Fne that Jones propered Proves what has done
another do Some day I'll get where want to be- too
All things possible successful people simply because from
beginning they have believed that all things possible and
acted that belief That's the only secret of power there is
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
MAXIMUM PRICE Is FIXED ON
CORN IN CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, June aboard Of Trade
directors fixed maximum price for
corn late today as was done with
wheat several weeks ago, the price
fixed being $1.65 on all crops Of corn
for future delivery.
Joseph p. Griffith, president Of the
Board of Trade, said after the dlrec-
tors meeting:
an order that this action Of the
directors in fixing maximum price
for all corn contracts may mot be
misinterpreted, l would have 1t I'M
derstood that the step was taken for
purely preventive reasons. While
governments and consumers are lib
eral buyers of corn for present and
future delivery, there Is no present
Indication that this buying has
reached proportions that might result
in enhancing values.
1T is the policy Of the administra-
ton at Washington to prevent the
price of foodstuffs reaching an alb
normally high level and the action of
our directors today is simply in sup
port of the policy Of President VIII
son and his advisers. According tt
grain brokers, there Is little corn il
Chicago"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
100000
To BE Included in First Drait-EX.
emptiOns Probably Will Reduce
This Number to 100000, Says
Provost Marshal General.

Washington, June 4-Plans of the
War Department to draft from 100000
to 100000 men of the 100000 who
it is estimated will register tomorrow
Tor the new army, were disclosed to-
day by Provost Marshal General
Crowder to the Senate Military At
FAIRS Committee.
Exemptions, he said, probably
would result in reducing the number
to $4,000 men for immediate SER
While the War Department had
originally planned to first select $780,
600 men, General Crowder told the
committee the plans have been re-
vised and it now is proposed to re-
quire $4,000. To secure this number,
he said, it probably will be necessary
to draft at least 100000 and possibly
100000 because of expected eXemp-
tons.
General Crowder told the commit
tee the additional $4,000 will be
needed to fill up vacancies in the
army of 100000 and to keep training
camps in continuous operation.
When the original plans for service
from a half million men were made,
he said, the department had not
planned to send American forces
abroad so soon. Casualties from for
eign service, he believed, sickness,
ETC., make necessary a reserve of 1885,
600 men, in addition to the duty at
training camps.
General Crowder told the commit
tee he favored immediate drafting of
men registering rather than post
ponement of the draft for several
weeks after registration. He regards
it desirable that men drafted may
know and can have few weeks to
make their personal arrangements
before called to the colors.
Details of making exemptions also
were explained to the committee, but
the government does not contemplate
sny class exemptions, but that all
will be personal. Farmers, factory
operatives and other special classes
would not be exempted as such, nor
territorially, but all exemptions will
be made individually.
The men drafted probably will be
in training camps by September !,
General Crowder said, and added that
he favored beginning selections with
in two weeks after registration, so
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
APPLE PIE

Pie is indicated 1t is not luxury 1t not ndiscreon
There is nothing either foolish expensive about it. 1t good
nourng food fit for times At the heath and food exhbi
tom at American Museum of Natural History New York
City piece of apple occupies conspicuous place of honor
is declared to possess nutrition value in proportion to its
weight than other vecen item Of the quick lunch
aurant's bill of fare
The instructive preference of the American business
therefore justified He knows exactly what he doing when he
perches himself a round stool before the food and calls
for slab of apple pie with cheese He gets the worth of his
without any unnecessary bulk carry around and interfere with
his cerebral processes during the rest of the day.
hunk o. pie and cup of coffee still better pie and glass
of milk, constitute wholesome meal That if it's good pie
There's apple pie and apple pie AT it's best it's ambosa fit for the
gods At its worst isn't half bad lot of other thngs-soggy
puddng for mstancergarded by the ignorant INSTITUTES
The French have banned pastry food
Ii they had American apple pie in France they have done it.
The circus takes lot of money of mail
house doesn't give parade
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

! hope every user Of / :, dia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound will get as great
relief as | did from its use. Mrs. s.
D. McABEE, 100 Dewey Ave-, Spartan
burg. s. G.
The reason women write such CRATE
full letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. is that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has
brought health and happiness into their
lives. Freed from their illness they
want to pass the good news along to
other suffering women that they also
may be relieved. This is o praise
worthy thing to do and such women
should be highly commended.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
WAR ECONOMICS ARE FELT IN
BUSINESS, SAYS BANK REPORT

Washington, June 4-Healthy bust
ness conditions generally are report
ed in the federal reserve boards
monthly summary of business con-
ditions, through economics are
being felt in many sections. The Lib
erty Loan has overshadowed other
features of the financial situation and
government activities have been q
dominating factor in trade.
The freight traffic situation in
some places is improving but it still
is serious. Labor market is much de-
pleted by military requirements.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
SUFFERED
4 Nine YEARS
Many Remedies Tried in
Vain. Well and Strong
After Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Spartanburg, S. C.-"For nine years
I suffered from backache, weakness,

ana irregularities
80 ! could hardly do
my work. ] tried
many remedies but
found no permanent
relief. After TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
h a ms Vegetable
Compound ! felt q
great change for
the better and am
now well and strong
so ! have no trouble
in doing nv work .
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Women who are big meat eaters
and drink much coffee, usually have
coarse, ford skins-your stomach
needs extra help; you've got to clean
the bowels, purify the blood or your
complexion gets bad. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is what you need
once q week. ]. J. Wood & Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
Used Cars !


Here are some redhot bargains in used cars, all
in fine condition. just rebuilt, with new parts where
needed, good tires and good tops:
OVERLAND, 5-Passenger, Electric Starter
and Lights; cost $1,1OO; used very
little and traded in on WlNys-Knight.
OVERLAND, 5.Passenger Touring, just
rebuilt, $295.
OVERLAND, Passenger, 6.CyIinder
Demonstration; good as new.
CENTRAL GARAGE COMPANY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Arm as a candidate for the Of
fee Of City Clerk Of the City of Mays
vile, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
James Mackey as candidate for the
office of Chief Of Police Of the City
of Maysville, subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Harry A. Ort as a candidate for the
office of Chief of Police of the City
of Maysville, subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For Magistrnte. First District

We are authorized to announce Fred
W. Bauer as candidate for Magis-
trate from the First District subject
to the action Of the Democratic party
nj the August, 1917, primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr.. r. P. D. Thompson
for Chief of Police Of the City Of
Maysville subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas M. Russell as candidate for
the office of Mayor Of the City Of
Maysville, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as a candidate for Mayor
of the City Of Maysville, subject to the
action Of the voters in November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. L. Whitaker as can
didate for the office Of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Lucifer was the star Of the morn
ing, but the wise theatrical star sticks
to afternoon and evening perform
ances.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For Chief of Police

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Dudley Flyer as q candidate for Chief
Of Police Of the City Of Maysville, sub
ject to the action Of the voters in the
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
Announcements
For City Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Fred Cablish as a candidate for cleo
ton to the position Of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew M. January as a candidate for
election to the Office Of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
FOR SHERIFF

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff Of Mason county, subject to
the action Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary in August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For Mayor

The Ledger Is authorized to an
nounce Harry C. Curran as candidate
for Mayor of the City Of Maysvllls,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Samuel McNutt as candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the ac-
ton of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.
I.ucaa Cauntv -

OsSto VI OTIIO CIty UI IUItuU,
Lucas County. Is.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
y senior partner Of the firm Of F. J..
Cheney q Co., doing business in the CITY
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said Arm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY,
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December
a. d. 1886. A. W. GLEASON,
s5eaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine IL taken In.
formally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System, Send
for testimonials. free
r., J. CHENEY a co. Toledo, o,
Sold by all druggists. 76c.
hsirs Family pills for constipation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr..
]. d. Easton as a candidate for Mayor
of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Henry II. Childs AZ candidate for As.
SCISSOR OF Mason County. subject to tn
action OF the Democratic Primary. An.
gust tOt7
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For CITY Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
R. B. Adair as a candidate for the Of
flee of City Clerk Of the City of Mays
vile subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
For County Jailer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John B. Furlong, as a candidate for
Jailer Of Mason County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party at the
August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

We are authorized to announce J..
P. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in August Primary,
1917.