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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
FARMERS Of NATION
BUY FORTY PER.
CENT AUTOMOBILES,
INCREASED PROSPERITY OF AGRI-
CULTURAL CLASSES WELL H.
Illustrated By PURCHASE OF
LUXURIES OF LIFE.

Forty per cent of the automobiles
sold thus far this year have been
bought by the farmers, according to
an estimate obtained from the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
This is considered the most signif-
cant shift in motor car distribution
since the gasoline driven vehicle pass
ed from the toy to the practical stage,
with the promise of an effect on the
farm life more far reaching in GER
tain respects than that wrought by
any previous invention.
Iowa, a farm state, leads in the
numebr of cars per capita. Accord
ing to the new motor vehicle regis
tration Figures by the States now
available for the first six months In
1917, thr& is one motor vehicle in
Iowa to every nine persons, a gain
over the same period in 1916 of 40
per cent. The percentage increase
for the same period in the great
manufacturing state of New York was
Ia. The new figures show that place
Of honor No. 2 in number of cars
per capita is also held by a farm
state, Nebraska There is one vehicle
for every ten persons, an increase
since the last year of % per cent. The
gain in the great manufacturing state
of Pennsylvania for, the same period
was 10 per cent. Third place In per
capita distribution of motor vehicles
is held by California, where there is
now one motor car for every twelve
persons. In this state, too, agricul-
tuural interests are large.
Another agricultural State Kansas,
occupies fourth place in percentage
gain, with one car to every thirteen
persons, with % per cent advance
over the corresponding six months in
1915. Linked with Kansas in fourth
place again is a farm state, South
Dakota, showing an increase of "a
per cent. In this period Illinois, one
Of the leading manufacturing states,
registered an increase in number of
automobiles purchased of 13 per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-09-21
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
A Great Patriotic Occasion.

Far from lessening the attendance of
the American people at the Inauguration
the present international crisis should
have the effect of bringing larger num-
bers to Washington for that occasion.
The induction of the President into Office
will afford an opportunity for the great
patriotic gathering in circumstances
never before presented in this country.
The parade on the 5th of March may,
as a result of necessary arrangements in
the disposition Of troops, lack somewhat
in military features, but the places of
the absent soldiers should be more than
compensated for by the attendance Of
civilian organizations without respect to
party, to attest in this hour of national
crisis to the spirit of American citizen
ship. A special appeal should be made
by legislators to their constituents to
accept this chance to come to the capital
and by a great national demonstration
indicate to the world the fact that the
American people stand solidly with the
President in his action in maintenance
of American rights and the principles
of humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
HOW GOOD that
MuSTER0LE FEELS!
It Gets to That Sore Spot
Like Magic

H-a-hl That's delicious relief for
those sore muscles, those stiff joints,
that lame back.
Mustero1e is clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard and
other home simp1es.
1t does the work of the old
fashioned mustard plaster, minus the
plaster and minus the blistert
You simply rub Musterole on the
spot where the pain is-rub it on
briskly-and usually the pain is gone.
No muss, no bother. Just comfort
ing, soothing relief first a gentle
glow, then a delightful sense of cool
ness. And best of all, no blisters like
the old-fashioned mustard plaster used
to make.
Use Mustero1e for sore throat, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges-
ton, p1eurisy, rheumatism. lumbago,
pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet and colds of the
chest Git often prevents pueumonia).
zsc and soc jars; hospital size. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
The Senate Revenue Caucus,

In caucus last night, the democratic
senators, with the House revenue meas
ure before them, failed to reach de-
cision. They will caucus again tonight
and hope to dispose of the matter at
the second sitting.
The revenue situation is much con-
fused-almost chaotic. The tariff law
In operation, constructed when the
world was at peace, and we were deal
ing with the world ON peace basis, is
thoroughly inadequate now that war has
upset the world and dislocated our gen.
eral business connections. But, as a
matter of fact, it had disappointed the
country before the war began.
For these reasons, and others-one
other is our large preparedness pro-
gram, Endorsed by both parties-the gov
eminent is in pressing need of money,
and should have it without delay.
1t is unfortunate that the measure
prepared and passed by the House bears
the aspect of class and sectional Iegis-
latlon. In many quarters it is listed
and condemned as a penalization of
thrift-as distinct effort to "soak the
rieh.' Men who by capacity and in
dustry have amassed means, and in do
ing SO have benefited others as we'll as
themselves, are to be assessed for the
purpose of carrying the less prosperous
and the wastrels along, when all are en-
Joying the protection of the government
and all should help support it.
This may be an extreme appraisement
OF the House bill and carry a measure of
injustice. But there is enough in the
charge to arrest attention and cause a
good deal of grave discussion.
AS soon as may be-and the sooner
the better-the whole revenue question
should be taken in hand and straight
ened out. 1t must be, if we are to have
smooth sailing for the government and
any sort of assurance for business.
Never mind if old tariff theories are
knocked sky high, or into that recep-
tacle made famous by Mr.. Wilson,
cooked hat" We have entered upon
conditions SO new and important they
carry theories of their own.
1t is impossible to forecast what the
situation will be at home or abroad at
the close of the war or for a few years
thereafter. But our calculation is to
increase our foreign trade as much as
possible; and that, of course, will re-
quire us to increase our output CORE
spondingly; and that in turn will re-
qulre that we afford our industries all
the protection necessary for their up
keep, enlargement and prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
The District Bill.

The Senate's treatment of the District
appropriation bill assures it's passage
with material increases in the amounts
carried and the provision of a number
Of important items of public improve
ment- This bill insures liberal budget,
even though it leaves considerable sur
plus of District revenues unexpended.
1t comprises a number of important i'm
provements, notably the municipal hos
pital, to be located on site removed
from all controversy and therefore like
ly to be approved. 1t is well balanced
bill, and the District is grateful for the
generous spirit in which the Senate has
acted.
Certain legislative provisions are car
ried by this bill which are of impor-
lance, notably that offered by Senator
Sterling comprising an amendment to
the intangibles tax law now on the
statute books. This is identical with the
measure separately introduced by him
and effects some valuable and equitable
changes in the operation of the law,
though it does not go as far in this di-
rection as equity demands.
Another provision carried by the Sen
ate bill repeats the law which prohibits
the removal of the assessor and the
members of the board of assistant as
SCISSORS save for inefficieney, neglect of
duty or malfeasance, and that, coupled
with it, which effects a complete separa-
ton of the license and assessors de-
partments. Another administrative pro-
vision of interest is that which termi-
mates the term of Office of any member
of the excise board whose nomination
has been or may be rejected by the Sen
ate.
The Senate rejected on point of or
der the amendment proposed by the
committee providing that the register
of wills of the District, now named by
the President, shall be hereafter ap-
pointed by the justices Of the District
Supreme Court.
With the exception of the Dean tract
item, practically all of the amendments
recommended by the committee were
adopted By the Senate. Some new ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
The Park Tracts,

Just before the passage Of the Dis
trict appropriation bill yesterday the
Senate struck out the committee amend
ment, which it had previously adopted
in the committee of the whole. provid-
ing for the purchase Of the so-called
Dean tract as public park at the price
OF $625,000. This is a misfortune. as
we'll as the refusal of the Senate to
adopt Senator Chilton's amendment pro-
vlding for the purchase of the Patterson
tract in the northeastern section. These
two properties have been Mt the dis
posal of the government for park DUR
poses for several years, with repeated
recommendations by the District Com
missioners for their purchase. 1t is un-
fair to the owners of these properties,
especially the Dean tract, to keep them
in state Of indecision in respect to the
purchase. The area in the northwest
section is in direct line Of improvement.
1t cannot be held indefinitely out Of the
market. Already the owners have sac
rifced considerable in their public-spir.
tied desire to preserve this property
intact for the benefit Of the people, and
it is much to be regretted that the Sem
ate, having once adopted the amend.
ment for its purchase, should have can
celed its approval at tho Hast minute
Of the bills consideration. The Patter-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

son tract in the northeast can with more
safety be left for q later decision, as
there is less likelihood Of Its Absorb
ton in the development of private in
terests in that region. Still it is to be
borne in mind that there is no public
park in that section, and that this tract
is ideally situated for such use, and is
moreover heavily wooded in large part
of the area. 1t is to be hoped that the
Commissioners will continue their eff
forts to get both Of these tracts added
to the park system, and that when Con-
gress is disposed to appropriate out of
the District and federal funds for this
purpose both of them will be still avail
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Germany Will Be Responsible.


The program of the President, in case
of an overt act by Germany in the
prosecution of its campaign of ruthless
submarine warfare, has been outlined
in terms which promise that no hasty
action will plunge this country into con-
fict on its own initiative. If Germany
sinks an American ship without warn
ing, in violation of the pledge given in
May last, or in case of the unwarned
sinking of another vessel destroys
American lives, the President will go
before Congress and recite the facts and
ask for authority to use means for the
protection of American lives and prop
erty at sea. This probably means the
adoption of the policy of conveying YES
sells with warships, for the destruction
of submarines. But according to pres
emit intention even such an action will
not be tantamount to a declaration of
war. 1t will be left to Germany to pre-
cipitate conflict by some action which
Presidents intention to leave the initia-
tive of making to Germany.
This policy will keep the United States
out of war as long as possible. There is
no present disposition on the part of
the American people to force the issue
with Germany. 1t is recognized that
In fhn nf no
question of responsibility must be
fully weighed. The United States
viii not appear in the role of
an aggressor, or as taking advantage
Of power in its distress and extremity.
It has already borne so much that it
can afford to wait for a distinct act of
hostility before acting belligerently. :.
Nevertheless, it will be difficult to be
patient while German submarines are
sinking passenger ships without warn
ing and destroying lives. The princi-
paes Of humanity for which this country
has steadfastly stood through the past
two years of controversy over subma-
rine warfare are being violated in the
destruction of vessels and lives. While
technically it is not our affair if others
than Americans are killed through these
ruthless methods, morally it is our con-
Germ, and the offense of Germany against
humanity is mounting to higher pro-
portions with every ship sunk unwarned
and every civilian life sacrificed in the
pursuance Of its policy Of destructive
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

were also adopted, notably one to the
effect of an addition Of 100 policemen
to the force. This increase is very
greatly needed. Washington has grown
so rapidly in recent years that the occa-
sional additions to the police depart
ment have not kept pace, and the result
is that the National Capital is at this
time inadequately guarded. 1t suffers
i'll consequence, and the addition of 100
men will be material assistance and
should be retained in the bill, especially
as the measure was trimmed to the ex-
tent of $625,000 by the dropping of the
Dean tract purchase item.
At the last stage of the bills consider
alton surprising development occurred
in the offer of an amendment, finally
adopted, providing for motor license
reciprocity between the District and
Maryland. 1t takes the form of re-
quirement for a resident of any state
to pay motor license fees in the Dis
u III Sldtc Ids eAteuutu tiic
privilege of free entrance to the resi-
dents of the District Whether this will
affect the situation as to Maryland is
question. Inasmuch as Maryland resi-
dents now pay District licenses the en-
aetment proposed in the Senate does not
necessarily change the existing situa
ton.
The bill now goes into conference,
and it is the hope of the District that
in its treatment there it will not suffer
material changes from its present form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Sure Enough Songs.

Sure Enough Songs.
A little bit O. ragtime
An little bit O. dance.
Might as well enjoy 'em
While we got little chance.
But before the fun is over
Idle fancies cease to roams
We sing the good old melodies
Of country and Of home.
When hearts are warm with courage
We salute our banner brave;
Then to "Home, Sweet Home" we're
turning
With affection stanchly grave.
And they both have patriot meaning
Echoing onward and above.
It's the old "Star Spangled Banner"
That protects the home we love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Kaiser Lake.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
If the Germans can declare a war
zone twenty miles wide around almost
the entire continent of Europe and for
bid neutral shipping from entering it,
they could carry the zone westward by
a simple process of extension SO that a
belt of ocean 500 or 1000 miles wide
would reach from the British isles and
France to the three-mile limit along
our Atlantic coast; and then the Ger
man submarines could operate under
the Berlin decree off Boston light and
Sandy Hook, sinking "all ships" with
out warning passing outside our home
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Speaking as an official in New York
charitable organization Joseph Choate
says, IF the state institutions for the
feeble minded are not overcrowded, it
Is only because they close their doors
to those who ought to be admitted" It
Is serious statement, yet one which,
coming from a man of analytical and
epigrammatical tendencies. is not with
out hint of satire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Candor Suppressed.

CdnuOf ouppreSSeu.
"a person should always tell the alb
solute truth"
eyes," replied Mr.. Cumrox. "But what
am going to dot The other evening we
got to talking art and refinement, and
somebody asked me what my favorite
musical instrument is. I had to say
Fvioloncello' or something like that.
Mother and the girls would never have
forgiven me if had come right out with
the truth and said steam piano."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Every now and then Congress recoe-
nizes the need Of big appropriation
with promptness that amazes the "a
tient and aong-suffering government
wage-worker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

If German agents undertake to unite
the Villistas and Carranzistas in Mex
leo, they will have to improve on some
of the diplomacy their countrymen have
been showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Col. Roosevelt is too busy getting
ready for martial possibilities to discuss
the present attitude Of Germany at
length for the sake of saying 'I told
you So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Relief.

"What's your opinion about votes for
women?"
otis great proposition" replied Mr..
Meekton. at has smashed all the argu-
ments Henrietta used to give me about
the precious hours spent talking poll
tics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Tom Lawson has offered another ex-
ample of how "frenzied finance" gives
the little fellow who fools with the mar
ket all the worst of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
A Trace of Envy.

"It appeared to me that Mrs. Binx
cried more than you did at the matinee"
"Did she?" exclaimed Miss Cayenne.
"Trust her to get her moneys WORTH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Autoist's Discovery

An Autoist's Discovery.
"What we need is the man who sug-
gests caution amid the mad rush of af-
fairs; the man who influences us to slow
down and study the situation"
~ know that very man." exclaimed
Mr.. Chuggins. "He's a motor cycle
cop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Save Money.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Secretary Redfield has merits as
public official. He gets down to brass
His latest talk was about Americas shift
less willful waste and how a little thrift
can be converted into dollars and cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Waving!

From the Boston Globe.
While Col. Roosevelt 10 waving the
American flag, Col Bryan proposes
waving American rights on the high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

The kaiser is becoming known in
many lands as "the man who pushed US
into war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

The navy is contemplating construc-
ton as matter of more importance
than instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Villa is now conducting punitive ex-
petitions in his own immediate neigh
borhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Deeds and Words.

Oh, let's omit the lingo shout!
TITS seldom an Grafton
Does much to help a country out
In serious preparation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

The detention of Ambassador Gerard
as hostage would link ruthless war
fare with uncouth diplomacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

If there is any such thing as becom-
ing accustomed to war, Germany has a
shade of advantage over neutrals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

As the years pass, Congress will yet
be surprised by an adjournment without
the prospect of an extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Even the executive session of an in
vestigating committee may spring leak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
ARM1Nc SELECTION OF INFANTS SHORT COATS

Infants Moire Crepe Coats. with large
cape deliberately hand embroidered in pretty
spray designs back and front; handsomely
silk lined.
$500 "
Long Coats of Bedford cord. with large
cape; beautifully hand embroidered and hand
scallop finish on cape and cuffs; silk lined.
$3.50
Stylish Little Short Coats Of cashmere,
Bedford cord and serge Of various weights;
also practical Coats of corduroy. and darling
little Dressy Coats of silk; some with ex-
ouisitely embroidered collars, others plainly
tailored shirred, gathered straight models.
$500 to $500
Jaunty little Tailored Coats of dark blue
serge and novelty fabrics; little distinctive
touches which add much to these stylish gar
ments are interesting features of this new
showing Of Spring Coats.
$3.50 to $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Baby daintiness and individual
style are noticeable features of these
dear little garments.
Infants Long Coats Of cashmere; large
convertible cape with hand-scalloped finish
and silk lining.
$500
Infants Long Coats. with large cape.
showing hand-embroidered spray and seal
Hoped edgei silk lined.
$3.50
Infants Long Coats of cashmere; turn
over collar and cuffs, trimmed with feather
stitching. and finished with ribbon ties; silk
lined.
SITS
Third noor r street. eg
Meade County news., 1917-03-29
Died of Premature
10 Old Age!
(RY V. NJ. PIERCE. NJ. d.

How many times we hear of compare
lively young persons passing away
when they should have lived to be 70or
80 years Of age. This fatal work is usu-
ally attributed to the kidneys, as, when
the kidneys degenerate, 1t causes auto
intoxication. The more injurious the
poisons passing thru the kidneys, the
quicker will those noble organs be de-
generated, and the sooner they decay.
To prevent premature old age and
promote long life, tighten the work of
the kidneys by drinking plenty Of pure
water all day long, and occasionally TAX
ing Anurlc double strength) before
meals. This can be obtained at drug
stores. Anuric will overcome such con-
ditions as rheumatism, drOpslcal swell
ings, cold extremities, scalding and
burning urine and sleeplessness due to
constant arising.
Meade County news., 1917-03-29
ENDS DYSPEPSIA.
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick,
sour StomaChs in five minutes
Time It!

Really does" put bad stomachs in
order-"really does" overcome indiges-
tion, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness in five minutes-that-just
that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar
gest selling stomach regulator in the
world. If what you eat ferments into
stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and
eructate sour, undigested food and
acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath
foul; tongue coated; your insides filled
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the moment "Pape's Diapep-
sin" comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing-almost marvellous, and
the Joy is its harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Dia'
pepsin will give you a hundred dollars
worth of satisfaction.
It's worth its weight in gold to men
and women who can't get their stom.
achs regulated. 1t belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy
in case Of sick, sour, upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.