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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
SLOW BUSINESS.

Even before war was declared by
the United States on Germany efforts
were begun to recruit the navy up to
81 900 men-the full complement al
lowed without congressional action.
For more than a month a campaign
has been under way which has been
successful, and still congress has
made no provision for an enlarge
man of the personnel of our first line
Of defense. 1t is said that the navy
will continue to recruit in the belief
that congress will authorize strength
of 10000. This may be well-but
who knows what congress will do
Commenting on the navy, the Savan
nah Morning News says:
The navy has practically reach
ed the war strength now authorlZ-
ed Recruiting will go ahead,
however, on the assumption that
Congress will accept the plan to
raise the limit The process of
making an army will be slow
one, but it is pleasant to reflect
on the fact that the navy can
more quickly be placed in fight
ing shape. Our first line of de-
Tense is ready for the emergency,
and the American people believe
in it's power to hold things safe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
THE WAR OF THE WORLD.

The entire world is involved in the
struggle which began in Europe when
Austria-Hungary attempted to deprive
Serbia of her sovereign rights.
Brazil is on the brink. Chile has
broken relations with the German gov
eminent. Norway is sucering from the
menacing blows of the u-boats; GER
tainly, no more than if she was actual
liz at war China is expected to de-
clare war, as relations were broken
with Berlin soon after the United
States dismissed Won Bernstorff.
The balance wheels to carry on in
tercourse between the warning ma
lions as neutrals are growing shorter.
Only Spain, Switzerland, Holland, with
the Scandinavian countries, together
with few scattering people over the
earth, are officially apart Still, every
country in the world has been touched
by the war; even every country has
been illegally attacked by Germany.
The United States has entered the
struggle to guarantee the defeat of
Germany and her allies. Uncle Sam
UNDERWRITERS the cause of the Entente
Allies. 1t is a huge undertaking, and
tie American people might as well get
down to business.
The u-boat, the deadly menace pos
sessed by the Germans, has brought
about an acute situation. This is one
Of the features which caused war be-
tween our country and the Kaiser's.
1t is necessary that some form of
food dictatorship be employed to have
the people leagued together in this war
withstand the shocks of destruction of
shipping. The United States wastes
enough food to supply the fighting ar
mics. 1t remains to be seen if our
people are willing to forego their
waste, their extravaganza, and their
the sake of humanity and
civilization.
The world war has made us a world
power. We must stand the test
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
THE TRAFFIC LAW.

The mayor and city council recently
enacted a traffic ordinance which has
been given full publicity. The police
department have received instructions
10 enforce the ordinance in every
particular, and the public should not
make it necessary to have the police
resort to the stern punishment which
will surely be melted out in the police
court.
The people of the city want the
laws enforced and it can be carefully
borne in mind that the speeders and
the police are both on the alert-and
50 are the people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied Wit
Thedford's Black raughl.

McDuH, Va.-"I suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker. OF
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and | found 1t to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black raught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found TO regu-
late weak stomachs, aId digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind. nausea,
headache, sick stomach. and Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day. NC. ia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

enough The final decision will still
rest in the hands of the men who raise
our food in the first place.
The clear duty of the nation is to
guarantee the farmers a fair price for
their crops when grown, and a reason
able supply of farm labor at harvest.
The clear duty of the farmer is to
raise food enough to win this war for
democracy against kaiserism.
No such responsibility has ever rest
ed on any class of men since the world
began as rests today on the farmers OF
America, CLIFFORD PINCHOT.
Milford, Pa, April 26, 1917.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
THEIR FREE FRANCHISE.

DR.. Johannes Kaempf is the presi-
dent of the reichstag and at the open
ing of the session in Germany he pro-
ceeded to discuss the entrance of the
United States into the war, according
To the dispatches. He is a true vassal
of the Kaiser if his language is a fair
example. He speaks of the members
Of the reichstag being elected on the
freest franchise in the world" Ger
tainly, those Germans have peculiar
ideas as to what constitutes freedom.
II reminds us of the man who willingly
gives his all to the bandit-because
the robber has a gun at his heart, Yes,
freely he gives.
The reichstag president says that
President Wilson will bite granite" if
he thinks that the German people and
their autocrocy will fight among them
SELVES. The differentiation which
President Wilson made between the
Kaiser and his people has never ap-
pealed to US strongly. for certainly
the people as a mass are responsible
because of their submissiveness to the
Kaiser's word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
The Public
Safety Value
necessary,

Tc the Editor of the Times-Recorder:
In this great time when every citizen
must do his part, the president has
made his chief appeal to the men who
live on the land. He is right in doing
Sc. for the safety of our country just
now is in the hands of our farmers.
What mean is not merely our safety
and the safety of our allies in the
natter of food. mean that the safety
of the United States against foreign
invasion hangs on the decision of the
farmers of the forty-eight states.
The two great weapons in this war
are arms and starvation. The war
against German arms will be won or
lost in France-the war against star
walton will be won or lost in America.
The Kaiser cannot whip the French
and English armies and the English
navy while England has food. But it is
still possible the German submarines
may be able to keep food enough from
reaching England to starve her into
submission.
If the submarines win. the first tin
il, the Kaisers terms of peace will be
the English feet in his possession, the
Kaiser will be master of the world.
What will happen to us then? Every
man who stops to think knows the an
swer. We shall have money, food, labor
land everything that is desirable il
tie world, except the power to protec
what we have. Experts estimate that j
will take us nine monhs to get ready t,
meet a German army of even 150,00t
men, with modern artillery. Unde
such circumstances would the German
treat us better than they have alread,
Gated Belgium and France?
Even if the armies of our allie
should crush the German militar
power this summer, before the shortag
of food can reach the point of want
the world would still need vast guam
titles of American food. But if the
do not, only one course can make u
safe and that is to grow food enough o
our farms for ourselves and our allies
and to put ships enough on the sea t
carry the food, in spite of the subma
rines, to the men who are fighting GU
fight.
If the war lasts beyond this summer
it will be the American farmer VIII
will be the American farmer who vii
win or lose the war, who i'll overcom
n1ilitarism and autocracy, or alloy
them to spread and control the WORLD
| ourselves included.
This is no faneiful picture, but sobe
fact. Many man will make light @
it. until he comes to think it over, bu
l venture 10 say that few will treat
lightly after careful thought. 1t is n
more impossible than the great wa
itself appeared to be only a few day
before it began.
1t is true that we can greatly in
crease the available food supply on
OF grain now used in making liquors
and be reducing household waste. Blu
when these two things are done, AM
done thoroughly, they will not b.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
FOR CAREFUL THOUGHT

The American flag is an object K
be honored, admired and respected
But some do not think so. The same
thing can be said of the Star SpangT
ed Banner" Very pertinently doe
the Savannah Morning News com
ment:
You can't prove your patriotism
by plastering yourself from head
to foot with small American
flags or by attaching them to your
hosiery. Moreover, that's not a
very good way to win reputation
fer intelligence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

Every person who fails to grasp the
seriousness Of the situation which
TIE United States confronts in this
war is false to the country, and in
stead of sitting around and speculat-
ing on when peace will come, or what
the Russians will do, let every man
get his shoulder to the wheel and be
prepared to do it all ourselves il
necessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and expert
eneed skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes back
on their feet"
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor-
ed to their strength and neat APP
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
SGabOdrd Air Line
EAe PfOQfessIVe RaIIVaY Of the South

fhe Progressive RallWay OF the South
Leave Americas for Cordele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m.
$3.50 q m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:11 p. n.
Leave Americas for Richland, At
lanta, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
3:0S p. N.
Leave Americas for Richland. Col
umbus. Dawson, Albany and interme-
diate points
10000 m
Seaboars Buffet Parlor Sleeping Car
on Trains IL and IA arriving Americas
from Savannah 1928 p. m, and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah 2:3O a. m,
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah OF
$3.50 a. m, will be open for passengers
at 11:46 p. m.
For further information apply to H,
P, Everett, Local Agent, Americas.
Ca; C. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agent
Savannah, Ca; C. p Dvan, G. P. A.
Norfolk. Va
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
THE WHATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin
CrankS.

The crank is an arrangement tc
grind out things.
A tariff, prohibition, bowling, curio
stamp-collecting, war or other va
riety Of human crank will grind the
soul out of anybody that'll listen to
him.
The crank is also employed to grind
out coffee, hand-organ music, family
washings, buskets of water from wells
and other crankable things.
There are many ways to turn a
crank. But the best way is to turn
him clear around and give him swift
kick
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

1t is for their mothers, sisters,
wives and sweethearts which causes
American young men to answer the
call of their country. Some must go,
ard every man should choose for him
self.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

Remember that Germany has won
the war up to date. 1t remains for
us to say whether she shall win or
lose. We have assumed the obligation
and who would falter?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

Despite Mayor Thompson, of Chi.
cago, the French commission is going
tn pay the Windy city visit. 1t won't
take the mayor to insure a hearty well
come, though.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

The Brazilian president thinks that
tit for tat'' is fair play. for when the
Germans held their minister, he
promptly ordered that the German
official to Brazil be held until the
Teutons released the South American
ofHeials
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

All of the wooden vessels to be
constructed by the United States will
be one size. That1l make building
much easier. but the boats will GER
tainly need no Identification ticket to
be recognized by German submarine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

A half million soldiers for the Euro.
pean fighting lines will soon be need
ed, says one official. And more be-
sides according to the way things
seem to be going on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

The Huns are GUESSING Wilson now,
which should raise him higher and
higher in the eyes of all Americans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

The German political system is
charged with being failure, but
no one can deny that their war ma
chine is a weakling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

Now is the time for extra energy to
be supplied Off the Red Gross. They
will soon be called upon to actively
participate with American soldiers in
Europe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

The u-boat menace is serious
problem, and Uncle Sam with his
wrinkled brow, might as well get
down IT, business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

General Petain seems to be the
general choice for the new leader of
France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
PROPERTY OWNERS ARE
URGED TO TAKE MOTH

The tax books OF the city Of Ameri-
Gus will be opened at the Office Of the
undersigned on April 1st to July LIST,
and all property owners are requested
to make their returns. The matter Is
important. E. ]. ELDR1DGE,
2.tf Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

Senator Thomas is built according
to our way of thinking as he would
hang the food spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04

The slogan now is--"eat what you
can and what you can't can"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-04
Americas, Ca, May 4, 1917

Have a little food conference al
your own, and think it over
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
FEDERAL LAWS HURT ALASKA'S
 OIL INDUSTRY
Falcon Joslin Says That Conditions Are Unsatisfactory in the Katalla Field-Crude Lubricant
 Wasted

Falcon JosEn, pioneer railroad man, coal mine operator, oil land developer and all-around Alaskan, was in Ju- neau the other day, bound south after having spent several weeks inspecting his oil interests at KataIla.
 Mr. Joslin, according to the Juneau Empire, reports that the oil industry is very unsatisfactory on account of the inability to secure title to the oil lands, which prevents capital from de- veloping the industry. Mr. Joslin and associates have just completed the sinking of their ninth we'll and are at present drilling another one.
 Unable to Supply Demand
 "gWe have been unable to supply the demand for our refined product and could sell ten times as much as we can produce if we could get the oil," stated Mir. Joslin. Several of the cannenes have been handicapped this year on account of the oil shortage, as they were unable to secure oil from California. Next year it will be worse and if we are unable to supply them, many of them will be up against it.
 Small Refinery in Operation
 "The small refinery being operated in connection with the oil wells which are now producing, is being worked to capacity at the present time. The oil secured is very high grade and when refined over TO per cent of it goes into gasoline and distillate. The heavier oils and lubricants from the crude product are at present wasted, as it would not pay to put in a plant to save them until a larger production of crude oil is possible"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10

Magazine feels that it's mission for the best interest of Alaska would fail if it were to create a boom sentiment for attracting settlers without giving them a chance to fully weigh all the handicaps as well as the advantages. Not every person is so constituted as to stand the gafr of pioneering. Some of those already on the ground are discouraged and tired of the game. This is true of every new country. But the rewards are certain fol those who hang on."
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
PUBLICITY IS
 GIVEN FARMING
 IN MATANUSKA

Agricultural resources of the Mat anuska valley in particular with gen eraI reference to the farming possi- biIities in the whole Cook Inlet coun- try constitute the subject of an in- tarestiug article in the current issue of the Alaska Magazine. The article is as follows:
 "lIuch has been written and said about the agricultural possibilities of the Matanuska valley. However, the best farming and grazing lands con- tatnad in the Cook Inlet country are not confined to the Matanuska valley. In fact. the actual tillable area enclos- ed in the so-caled Matanusla section is somewhat limited
 stretching from Anchorage to and beyond Natauuska are gravel depos- it's formed by prehistoric glaciers, covered for the most part with birch, hem'oc5. spruce, poplars, cottonwood and a rank vegetation of wild grasses, weeds and flowers.
 "The fall of volcanic ash and ages
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
SOLDIERS TRAINED TO
 SEC ON MARCH

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct G. CDe- layed).-In line with the theory that has been advanced that singing while on the march tends to make the go- ing easier for the men, Captain F. B. Kyne, commanding a battery in the Second California Field Artillery, better known as the Grizzlies, has his men sing a ditty on the march to breakfast in order to thoroughly wake
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10

ernment show that the war has not by any means arrested the movement
 of settlers from the United States into Canada.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
them up

them up.
 Kyue noted the heavy eyelids and the suppressed yawns at reveille and concluded to appropriate the singing idea for his own needs. Other battery commanders in the regiment are fol- lowing the plan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
FRENCH MINISTER TO
 CHINA IS APPOINTED

PEKIN, Oct 6, (Delayed).-A. A. Boppe, formerly French minister to Serbia, has been appointed to succeed Alexandre R. Conty as French min ister at Pekin.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
Partial Substitute Found

Substitutes have been found for it in making of sulphuric acids, but it is almost indispensable for other uses.
 So acute is the worlds shortage that it has advanced from S45 to SlO5 am ounce since the beginning of the war; The condition has become so critical in this country that a survey of the visible supply has been made. but the results have not been publish
 Russian banks which made high loans on the output of the UraI noun tain miners. are understood to hold large quantities of platinum but the chances of obtaining their supply are regarded uncertain. Seven hundred and fifty troy ounces constitute the largest production of platinum in the United States. while Russia before the opening of the war produced as much as 2OO.OOO ounces in a year.
 Mr. Mckay was a passenger on the  Alameda Sunday night for the States eu route Co New York City.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10

of decaying vegetation have formed a rich sub-soil, which, in many in- stances, is too thin for permanent farming. In the vicinity of Matanus- ka this sub-soil varies from one foot to six feet and produces wonderful crops of rutabagas, radishes, lettuce, cabbage, strawberries, potatoes, tur- nips, and, in fact, nearly all varieties of vegetables, as well as berries, be- sides oats, barley, hay and in some in stances, wheat
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
STILL MOVING

OTTAWA, Oct. 6, CDelayed).-Sta- tistics gathered by the Dominion gov
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10
KAHuTNA RIVER CARRIES GOLD
 AND PLATINUM

ANCHORAGE. Oct. 6. lEy 1IatO- Platinum occurs quite uniformly. as well as placer goId in the gravel of the Kabfra river according to Ha.- com $. Mckay. who Is one of a party of Sew York fuaucjcrs holding a ean- trolling interest in large area of mining ground on the waterway Mr. Mckay who Is senior member of the firm Of Mckay nd Company No. I4 Wall Street and John P Holman who is associated with the Neuopo'- f,an Advertising company at No. 6 Wall street have just returned from two weeks visit Co the property It consists O. stretch Of claims twenty miles in length anu during the past summer 1t has been prospectoa with diamond drills under the direction o. Professor Hersch,. Parker for the purpose Of ascertaiuiug tt, posstb5.i- ties as a dredging proposition.
 Obtained in Every Pan
 "Patmmm aud gold cam be obtained  in almost every pan of gravel on our claims on the Nahima rvcr said Mr. Mckay. "but we have not yet sat- fsaed ourselves as to feasibility ot tn- s,a.,rg a fleet of drcdges to develop the property. Weata.e eor#.'ns this past season were very uu.mor- able for prospecting w,s. amt rn- lessor Parker did aot mas the prog ress he bad planned However. the results he achieved a.c very en,syr- aging and justify morn extensive op- cuGons next season.
 Mr. Mckay. Mr. Holman and Proc lessor Parker win leave for the States this week on the steamship Alameda.
 The finding of platinum on che Eah- Iitna river attracted the attention of the federal government The metal which is very scarce. in in great de- mand in the manufacture Of war mu- nltions.
 GeologisD Visits Claims
 K. B. Mcrtc, or the geological sur vey was detailed by the authorities at Washington City to investigate the discovery of platinum. and he has just returned from trip to the claims managed by Professor Parker Mr. Mertie made a thorough examination of the ground The facts ascetained by him will be communicated at once in a report to the government
 Heretofore, the worlds nriuctpa. supply of platinum came from the Russian side of the UraI mountains.
 Between ten and twelve ounces of platinum were discovered in Alaska last year
 War uses of platinum include the making of suIphmic acids and the
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-10

completion of contact points of the ignition system of airplanes, automo- piles and telephone and telegraphic instruments.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-21
THE GIGANTIC TASK
 OF THE RAILROADS.

One hundred and six thousand bags Of coffee, the largest single consign- ment ever recorded reached the port of San Francisco recently announced Southern Pacific officials. The coffee is valued at $2,OOO,OOO and is said to be destined for the American army.
 The Southern Pacific is also handl- ing 14O carloads of sugar from Hawaii consigned 10 Brooklyn and Philadel- phia. the shipment moving eastward in three special trains. Still another big shipment recorded by the same company is that of special train of twenty carloads of tobacco which left for the east recently. Three additional carloads were attached to a special train of silk which crossed the con tinent on passenger schedule. These shipments indicate the gigantic tasks that are dail yconfronting the rail roads.