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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
WEDES ARE IN ACTIVE SERVICE
IN GERMAN ARMY, IN THE WEST

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 24.-The
wife of Archbishop Soderblom has
left for Berlin to say farewell to her
son, Sven, who is about to leave for
the western front as lieutenant in a
Pruss ian regiment. A number of
Swedes are doing service as officers
il the German army. Lieut.. Stig An
i-ararona who was serving on the
cruiser Coeben at the beginning of the
war. was killed recently on board a
Turkish mine sweeper in the Black
Sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
Special Sales
AT
The STANDARD
PHONE 226

Lot of slightly soiled Bed Spreads,
cut corners. fringed, at $1.49.
Mems Heavy Blue Work Shirts. value
z5c, at ACC.
Mems fine Madras Shirts, values up
so SIPS; special at S5c.
u Yards fine. smooth, yard-wide
Sea Island for $1.00.
Huckaback Towels. sixe 1895 inches
dozen $l.3O; each lie.
Pepperell Pillow Cases, full regular
size each 24c.
Salem hemstitched Pillow Cases of
nne muslin, each 29c.
Printed Lawns in over fifty patterns.
values 15c, at yard lie.
Ladies silk Hose, black and full
lime of colors, at pr. Csc.
Boys Wash Pants, sizes to II
years, at pair, 35c.
Ladies fine Patent Leather Pumps,
equal to the IS grades, pair, $2.9S.
Mems fine Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, size 1Sx1s inches, &c.
Ladies' white Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, full size. at lie.
Tennis Oxfords for women and chill
dren. all sizes, white and black, ACC.
u bars Armours' famous Laundry
Soap for 25c.
40-Inch White Lawn, fine quality
sheer and pretty, yard 1Oc.
Mems Balbriggan Underwear,
shirts and Drawers, garment S5c.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests, bleached per-
fectly white, each sc.
Mems Seamless Socks, black, white
and colors. pair u lie.
Infants Soft Sole Shoes, black
white and colors, pair Csc.
Small lot Ladies' Ribbed Union
Srits, summer weight, at 25c.
Three pieces solid red Curtain Scrim
za1ue 15c, at yard sc.
Ladies' Palm Beach Skirts, new
styles, standard quality CSC.
American Taffeta Umbrellas, fancy
and plain handles, at CSC.
Misses and Children's Patent
Leather Belts, 15c.
10c Quality Bullet and Plain Pear
buttons, firsts. doz. sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
MORE BOY BABIES THAN GIRLS
SAID TO BE BORN DURING WAR

LONDON, May 24.-The theory thai
more boy babies than girls are born
in war time is supported by the an
nual report of the registrar general fol
England and Wales. During the first
quarter OF the war the proportion rase
to 1,O43 boys to 1000 girls, and the
succeeding quarter was ,O44 For the
four quarters of 1916, it rose to ,05C
f,O5l 1,O45 and 1850. All these fig
ures, says the report, are considerably
above any recorded during the preced-
ing fifty years, and are within meas
urable distance of the general Euro
pean ration, which for many years has
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
New line Pottery and Damascus
Brass, suitable for wedding gifts.
WILLIAMS-NILES CO.,
Quality and Service.)

4 Mrs. w. S. Elkin, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. K. l.. Murray,
has returned to her home in Atlanta,
Icing one of the many Atlanta people
who lost their homes in the recent
disastrous fire there.f
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
LOST
RetrIbutIon for nLofus. -

A few days ago my little son had
his first fight with the neighbor's boy,
Joseph, and got the worst of it. The
same afternoon the baby was marking
lines on a sheet of paper with her
pencil Asked what she was doing
she said: j maxim sticks to hit
Jofus witk"-Ex, asnge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Price, of Atlanta,
Miss Claudia Blackwell, of Dawson,
AIessrs. C. S. Patton and l. A erosion,
of Savannah, are visitors in Americas,
coming to attend the Denham-Gate-
wood wedding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
Observation-Disclosures

CASH PAID for 100 cords oak wood
end swamp wood by A. c. Alexander.
Phone 355. 1-25t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mrs. I. NJ. Everett of Savannah, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dun
away. on Forrest street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
Want Advertisements

Figure your OwR want nd. Minimum
charge is &c. For Insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
weeks, three-fOurths Of cent per
word. For Insertions of more than
four weeks, One-haiG cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Latest improved Vulcanizing Ma
chinery; work promptly done; prices
satisfactory. G. A. aud W. G. Turpin.
7-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mrs. George Mcdonald, of Sumter,
is spending a few days pleasantly
v it'll Mrs. W. C. Wright on Church
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
FOR SALE.

Home-raised hams, pure leaf lard
The lard is in 50-lb. cans only.
22-tf CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

y Miss Mary Louise Reese, of Albany,
arrived Thursday afternoon and will
spend the remainder of the week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Reese,
on Church street.
Are you bothered with Reaches; If
50 Phone PLANTERS SEED COM
PANY. They have the remedy. 22-3t
r. H. Holloway, of Lacrosse, was a
visitor in Americas Thursday.
Three dozen GtOrgette blOuses iii a
sale tomorrow morning at 1896.
2i-1t PinkstOn's.
Carey ]. Thornton, well known
business man of Albany, was in the
city Thursday.
Wash dresses at S3.9S and up, see
them before you buy elsewhere ut
Kessells, 24-1t
Armstead Dodson, of Plains, was in
Americas Thursday afternoon
Fl. L. Rogers, of Townsville, for
merly night clerk at the Windsor, was
in Americas Thursday on a brief visit
to his brother, c. T. Rogers.
B. b. Ford, of B. B. Ford & Co,
OF Macon, was in the city Thursday on
a business mission
Clarence Price, of Bronwood, re-
turned home Thursday afternoon. after
a short visit to relatives in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

LOANS-Large or small, on farm
property; small loans city property.
Gordon Howell, Attorney at Law, AL
llson Building. 1914
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

If you are camping, take a KODAK
with you; Brownies and Kodaks $125
and up. Murray's Pharmacy. 24-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Boys wash suits 69e and up. They
are worth more than we ask for them,
Mt kassellS. Alt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Miss Agnes Thomas, of Plains, is the
guest of Mis- Anna Murray for several
days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-4OO Bushels of ear corn
ard 100 bushels white Spanish ground
peas Google & Neal. Oglethorpe, Ga.
2a-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Attend PinkstOn's blouse sale to-
morrow morning. 24-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mrs. f. G. Simmons left Thursday af-
tcrnoon for Leesburg where she goes
to attend the graduating exercises to-
-ight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Miss Gladys Huff, of Columbus, is
the guest Of Miss Claire Everette, for
about ten days at her home on Lee
street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

WANTED-Box for upright piano
Mrs. J. e. D. Ship. 24-3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

New line Pottery and Damascus
Brass, suitable for wedding gifts
WILLIAMS-NILEs CO.,
EQUALITY and Service.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

FOR SALE-Four h. p. kerosene en-
gre: almost new; inquire F. P. Jones
Leslie, Ca. 22-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Any Hat made new. YEARwOOD.
4-26t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

FOR RENT-House and lot on Fur
low street. Apply to o. L. Dixon. ST.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

STAR PRESSING CLUB just opened
up next to Times-Recorder. Suits
cleaned and pressed soc; suits pressed
25c; ladies' work solicited; good work,
quick service; give me a trial. 124
Jackson. A. Freeman, Mgr. 1S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

ATTENTION MOTHERS, All
g children OF First Methodist 5. ).
are urged to be present next Sun =
: day. Cradle roll alsO.) Bring or >
3 send the little ones. 23-4t !"
$ = q : & . =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT Furnished or unfurn-
ished, our home, 800 Lee street, seven
rooms; garden, chicken run. Terms
reasonable. Miss Gertrude Smith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

If you want quick reliable AUTO
MOBILE service. call J. NJ. WEEKS
Phone III; country trips solicited;
rices reasonable. 22-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

MIR. and Mrs. B. F. Kassels have re
turned home from a visit to Fort Va2-
ley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24
Local News Items

eWs.. Items
- y = \ \ y = = y = = = :
Sheuffer's nOn.Ieakable fountain pen
Bell, the JeWeler.
" Miss Reva Dupree arrived yesterda.
from Decatur, where she has been at
tending Agnes Scott College.
Coast Line Bathing Shoes, Sandals
ard High Tops. Coo. Murray's Phar
macy 24-1
| fMr. L. E. billiard, of Fort Mitchell
Ala, is in the guest of Mr.. James Lot
al his home on Furlow street.
saa& s. + y = + :
- ATTENTION MOTHERS, All
children of First Methodist 5. ).
>. are urged to be present next Sum
3 day. Cradle roll alsO.) Bring or
i send the little ones, 23-4t
= $40 * s. 2
George w Pugh, a prominent Lump
-. .,....l,,,,+ "a ,,,oII Known IN Ap,ar
icus, was in the city Wednesday
New models in silk sport skirts, just
received. They sell 1898 and up, at
kaSsells. 24-l
Mr.. and MIS- Preston Pearson and
family, of Lumpkin. were visitors in
Americas Wednesday.
Fresh Dream Just received at SHEER.
LOCK- & 60, 24-1t
Paul Cogburn, OF Edgefeld, S. c., is
in the city to attend the Lott-Moss
wedding.
Phone 772 for BONE-DRY Yellow
Pine stove wood. The very best. E. E.
Rodgers Wood Yard. post
e. l.. Bridges, formerly county
school commissioner of Schley county,
but now with headquarters in Ocala,
Fla, has been in Americas for few
days, leaving today for Cochran.
PinkstOn's will clear out three dozen
GeOrgette waists tomorrow at $685..
All sizes, good seasOnable blOuSes that
are worth much mere. The original
price tickets are on the goods. Choice
1885,. 24-1t
DR.. w j. Smith and A. S. Johnson.
of DeSoto, were visitors in Americas
today.
We have a limited quantity of
Speckled Peas. PLANTERS SEED
COMPANY. 22-3t
Miss Orrie Baggett is very much
improved, following an attack of fever
DON'T FORGET to read our "ad" on
mage G. loves Cash Grocery. 23-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Don't wait for blow-outs and rim
cuts-it costs far less to prevent them
than 10 repair them. Let US Vulcanize
them. G. A. and w. G. Turpin. 7-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

New line of goods received for bril-
dial Gifts. 5. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

L. l.. Bridges, formerly county
school commissioner of Schley county,
but now with headquarters in Ocala,
Fla has been in Americas for few
days, leaving today for Cochran.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Clarence Price, of Brentwood, re-
turned home Thursday afternoon. after
a short visit to relatives in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Paul Cogburn, of Edgefeld, S. c., is
in the city to attend the Lott-Moss
Wedding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

DON'T FORGET to read our lad" on
page 6. loves Cash Grocery. 23-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Fresh Dream just received at SHEER
LOCK & co. 24-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

z. Upton, Jr., with headquarters a
Macon. was in Americas Wednesday OF
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Everything points to still hlgher
prices for new tires. Why not repair
the old ones now? G. A. and w. G.
Turpin. '-'i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

B. B. Ford, of b. B. Ford & Co
OF Macon, was in the city Thursday on
a business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Phone 772 for BONE-DRY Yellow
Pine stove wood The very best E. E.
Rodgers Wood Yard. POST
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Miss Orrie Baggett is very much
improved, following an attack of fever
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

CHOICE FARM LOANS at sly
We give lowest rates, easiest terms and
quickest service. Save money by see
ing us. G. R. Ellis or G. c. Webb.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Three dozen GtOrgette blOuses iii a
sale tomorrow morning at 1895.
24-1t PinkstOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs Preston Pearson and
family of Lumpkin. were visitors in
Americas Wednesday,.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Miss Reva Dupree arrived yesterday
from Decatur, where she has been at
tending Agnes Scott College.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Mrs. S. A. Watford returned to her
home in Crosby, Ala, today after
spending two weeks here with rela-
fives and friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Sheuffer's nOn-Ieakable fountain pen
Bell, the JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

C. R. McCrory, of Ellaville, was
visitor in the city Wednesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

. ATTENTION MOTHERS, All
children of First Methodist 5. 5.
g are urged to be present next Sun
day. Cradle roll alsO.) Bring or
: send the little ones. 23-4t
= y g s. s. = = .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Coast Line Bathing Shoes, Sandals
ard High Tops, Coo. Murray's Phar-
macy 24-1 {
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

PinkstOn's will clear out three dozen
GeOrgette waists tomorrow mt S3.95.
All sizes, good seasOnable blOuses that
are worth much mere. The original
price tickets are on the goods. Choice
1896. 24-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

New models in silk sport skirts, just
received. They sell $5.9s and up, at
kassells. 24-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

George w Pugh, prominent Lump
kin merchant and we'll known in Amer
icus, was in the city Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

r. H. Holloway, of Lacrosse, was a
visitor in Americas Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Wash dresses at $3.9S and up, see
them before you buy elsewhere at
KessellS. 4-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Carey J. Thornton, a well known
business man of Albany, was in the
city Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

4 ATTENTION MOTHERS, All
children of First Methodist ,. =.
,. are urged to be present next Sum
= day. Cradle roll alsO.) Bring or
= send the little ones. 23-4t
3 & = & + = 3 = 2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Are you bothered with Reaches; if
50 Phone PLANTERS SEED COM
PANY. They have the remedy. 22-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

We have a limited quantity of
Speckled Peas. PLANTERS SEED
COMPANY. 22-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

DR.. w j. Smith and A. S. Johnson.
of DeSoto, were visitors in Americas
today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

JMr. L, E. billiard, OF Fort Mitchell
Ala, is in the guest of Mr.. James Lott
al his home on Furlow street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

H. l.. Rogers, of Thomasyille, for
merly night clerk at the Windsor, was
in Americas Thursday on brief visit
to his brother, C. L. Rogers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

Armstead Dodson, of Plains, was in
Americas Thursday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-24

dgllt.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-07-26
Jy12-A2-4t
NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS FOR
The PAVING OF PORTIONS or
CERTAIN STREETS AND AL.
lEYS IN THE CITY OF WAL.
LACE, COUNTY OF SHOSHONE,
STATE OF IDAHO.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids or proposals will be received by
the City Of Wallace, in the County of
Shoshone, State of Idaho up to 500
o'clock p. m. on Tuesday, the 7th
day of August, A. d. 1917, when the
same will be opened at the Council
Chambers in said City for the paving
of the following portions of streets
and alleys In said City, particularly
described as follows, including con-
crete cutters and curbs where none
now exist, to-wit:
First: All that portion of Seventh
street lying between the concrete
curbs as now established thereon and
a line connecting the Northwest cor
ner of Lot One "a Block Twenty
eight (2S), and the Northeast corner
of Lot Twenty-three (23), Block
Twenty one (21) and line connecting.
the Southwest corner of Lot One (1),
Block Twenty-eight (2S), with the
Southeast corner of Lot Twenty
three (23), Block Twenty-one (21),
Including the space formed by the in
tersection Of Seventh street with Res
ldence street.
Second: All that portion of Resi-
ience Street lying between the curb
ines as now established thereon and
/ line connecting the Southwest cor
1er OF Lot Eleven (l1), Block Twenty
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-07-26

ure of such bidder to enter into such
contract and give such bond, said
check shall be forfeited to the City of
Wallace, and a separate proposal for
the maintenance of said pavement for
five (5) years must accompany each
bid.
That no contract be entered into
with any bidder for the construction
of said pavement unless he agrees to
keep the said pavement in good con-
dition for a period of five 60 years
from the completion of the construc-
ton of such pavement and accompan-
les said contract with good and suf-
ficient bond in the sum of Five Thous-
and Dollars ($5,OOO. OO), to be approved
by the City Council, conditioned that
such contractor will at his own ex-
pense and without any expense to the
said City keep the said pavement in
good first class condition for such
lperiod of five (5) years from the COM
pletion of the construction of said
pavement.
That the City Engineer of the City
| of Wallace has estimated the cost of
paving said certain portions or parts
of said streets and alleys with the fol-
lowing kinds of pavement as follows,
to-wit:
With Standard Bitulithic
pavement (4-inch Macad-
am base) in the sum of SIS, 700. 90
With Standard Bitulithic
pavement (3-inch Macad-
am base) in the sum of. .$15, 100000
With Standard Bitulithic
pavement (2-inch Macad-
am base) in the sum of. .$14, 10000
| And no contract will be entered in
| to for any of said pavements at
price exceeding the respective estim-
ate therefor
The successful bidder will be re-
CURED to commence the said improve
ment within thirty days after sign
| ing said contract, and the same must
be completed within one hundred fifty
days from the date of signing the
said contract.
Attention of all bidders and con-
tractors is called to the agreement of
Warren Brothers Company filed in the
office of the City Clerk, by the terms
of which said company agrees to IL
cense all contractors desiring to bid
for the construction of said pavement
in accordance with the patent and
terms of said agreement.
The City Council at the time of
opcililS the UluS VIII select tfldt KIM
of pavement which in it's Judgment it
deems to be for the best interests of
the said City, (tahing into considera-
ton the quality of the pavements and
the respective bids). for paving said
portions of said streets and alleys with
such pavement, and will award the
contract to the lowest and best re-
sponsible bidder for the kind of pave
ment selected, provided, however, the
City of Wallace reserves the right to
reject any and all bids and accept any
bid which it deems to be for the best
interests of the City.
Said improvement shall be paid for
in special improvement bonds. gen.
eral municipal bonds or in cash at
the option Of the City Of Wallace
Bonds to be taken at par
Done by order of the City Council
of the City Of Wallace.
Dated this 10th day of July, A. D.
1917.
DAVID Fl. DELONG,
Jyl2-A2-4t City Clerk.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-07-26

swung the senate committee on agri-
culture from its stand for bone dry
prohibition to restriction of whiskey
only. and added:
Brady States Views.
1T is my desire and purpose to
support the president whenever ] can
conscientiously do so and ! will do
so whenever / believe that 1t will be
of benefit to my country or will con-
tribute to winning the war, but ! do
not propose that the president shall
set moral standards for me when In
doing so we weaken rather than
strengthen the defense of our coun-
try. No intoxicated general ever won
a battle, no intoxicated soldier ever
did effective service in line of battle
and no man can produce food. fuel
or munitions of war, all of which are
necessary for the defense OF our coun-
try, IL he spends idle hours drink
ing wine. beer or intoxicating liquor
and I do not propose by my vote to
place temptation before the young
men that we are compelling by con-
scription and draft to sacrifice their
lives while we permit slackers at home
to consume by drink and to thus waste
products of the soil that we need so
much to feed the needy and hungry
II we ask soldiers to die for us we
ought to be willing to go dry for
them"
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-07-26
IDAHO SENATORS VOTE.
FOR DRY NATION IN WAR.
BoRAH AND BRADY SUPPORT
BONE DRY AMENDMENTS
LATTER TELLS WHY.


Senators Borah and Brady.sat every
stage OF the fight in the senate Sat-
urday, voted to make this country
bone dry during the contpuance of
the war. says a Washington cores
pendent. They stood shoulder to
shoulder to prohibit not only produc-
ton of whiskey but beer and wines
as well, and, as results show, found
themselves in most instances, on the
losing side. They favored absolute
prohibition and they opposed giving
discretionary power to the president
to permit and regulate the manufact-
ure Of beer and wines. They fought
for the Cummins amendment and they
opposed the Robinson amendment.
Senator Brady, voicing his own sem
timents, said President Wilson had