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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
THE PLAIN TALK.

Editor Jerger, Of the Thomasvllle
Enterprise, is known every
where and most of all because he Is a
philosopher. There is truth in his
writings, and one of peculiar force APP
pears in his paper, saying;
If there was q dollar put in
full-blooded cattle and hogs for
every quart of liquor that has
come into Thomas county in the
past eight months, the boil weeVil
would leave for want Of something
to eat
Besides the liquor which has come
into his county-and into Sumter
county as well-there are connections
being sold worse than hell-fire itself.
The grand jury which adjourned last
week commented ON Tue Sale Vi LnesS
drinks in Americas and the county,
and the good people deserve to assist
IN every way to rid the community of
.hese viping leeches who draw the last
blood of strangling sot.
1t has come to our attention that an
inquiry was made last week if the
grand jury had adjourned, the ques-
ion coming from an interested country
merchant.
Georgia must save her citizenship
she intends to save herself. Liquor
s bad enough, but worse than any
'ther hellish liquids are drinks being
gathered at the police station in this
ity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
MINIMUM SCHOOL
TERM QUESTION

Forty-four states have established
| by law a minimum term Of from so to
| 1870 days term of school for each org
anized district, according to bulle-
| tin lust issued by the Department OF
the Interior through its Bureau Of Ed
ucation. ]. c. Muerman, who compiled
the bulletin, points out that four
states, Louisiana, Alabama, Rhode Is
land and Georgia, have no minimum
requirement laws, but that one OF
these, Rhode Island, has for over 10
years maintained the longest average
| term in the United States. While the
minimum number of days required is
almost invariably much less than the
actual average number of days In the
the states still report many schools un-
| able TO meet even the low minimum
requirements. Within the past three
years, 10 states-Arizona, Colorado,
Idaho, Kansas. Maine, Nebraska, Ne
vada, New York, North Carolina,
North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming
have added from 10 to 60 days to the
legal requirements of a minimum
schol term.
Some of the factions that have oper-
e., of rnhnn1
aside from the general awakening Of
public sentiment, are the phenomenal
growth of the public schools, the de-
velopment of state financial aid for
weak districts, equalization funds, and
penalties for not maintaining a min
imum term required by law.
The growth of the public high
schools has tended to lengthen the
term in the elementary schools by set
ting UP standards of admission by GER
tificate of examination which can ord
mary be met by grade schools with a
term of at least eight months.
Lack of provision for adequate funds
is perhaps the greatest hindrance to a
longer school term" declares Mr..
Muerman. "A majority Of the states
have fully realized the necessity for
more state financial assistance and
have enacted laws giving state aid
to weak districts to enable them to
maintain minimum school term. "A
wise provision in most of these laws
makes the levy of specific minimum
rate of local taxation necessary and
provides for a certain specified stand
ard of school before aid becomes avail
able. These laws are, as rule, in
tended to help only those who first
helm themselves. The necessity OF
greater cooperation and aid is urged
in the 1912 report of the state super
intendent of public instruction for
Georgia. This report calls attention
to a tendency to lean too heavily upon
state aid, and cites the laws of an
other state which requires county
levy of not less than and not more
than I mills before state aid can be
secured"
In answer TO an inquiry from the
! the Commissioner of Education, over
one-half of all the state superintend-
e1ts have expressed a willingness tc
cooperate in securing a uniform 16C
days term for all schools, including
rural schools. This would represent
considerable Improvement over the
present average of 1871 days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

The Mexican joint COM
mission is up against it again. They
have referred their troubles to Presi-
dent Wilson-who, of course, as you
know. it without any.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
Senator ogden Persons wants

Senator Ogden Persons wants a
more stringent prohibition law. and
another extra session. It is charged
that more than 100000 worth of
liquor is pouring into Georgia each
year. And while they are doing this.
make the sale of liquor felony in
the state. Incidentally. so fasten down
the crime of selling jamaica liquor and
ccncoctions of that sort until capital
punishment is the onl yway TO satisfy
the law. 1t is the people of Georgia
en- masse who must assist in enforc-
ing the laws.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

Harlee Branch, the Atlanta newspa-
per man. has delivered that Georgia
electoral vote to the national capitol
and there must be sigh of relief that
Georgia has voted, and now the other
forty-seven states have perfect right
to have their say.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

The Kaiser is boasting of his cons
cience and his heart, both of which are
minus qualities since the late summer
of 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

Snow has covered all of the battle
front on the western scene, which
maybe is "a welcome change for the
boys in the trenches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

of a fanaticism run wild with savage
hatred.
Reconstruction is the foulest stain
on Americas escutcheon. The South
rad accepted the surrender in good
faith.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

The Supreme court has upheld the
Mann act, which affects white slavery
Commercialized vice as we'll as personal
escapades ara held by the court as
being within provisions OF the law.
which is so construed as to cover all
violations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

Americas drug stores announce that
henceforth soft drinks will be five
cents straight; no more six for a quiz
ter. Another illustration of the sa. T.
ing: "In union there is strength"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

The nation is sad because of the
illness of Admiral George Dewey, the
hero of Manila Bay, and who has been
very active in the nations affairs up to
now. His greatness is reflected in his
victories and the era OF his life follow
ing his successes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
aldermen.

Lawson is talking, fast and quick.
Now he names McAdoo, the presidents
SON in-law; Tumulty, the presidents
secretary; Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, and many other well
known names. If there was Teal"
the truth should be ascertained with
out all of these charges and counter
charges, witt denials and the whip OF
the lie"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

That Deutschland may be on the
front pages again soon. welcome
Captain Koenig. #er
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

II has not been pleasure for Amer
icus to be in the limelight, we don't
reckon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

he people whose adTertIsementG
l,u rt&d In this paper are an the IeStI
They're not afraid Of IneiY goods
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

A coal famine in Chicago would be
as mad as cold in this part.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
IRRESPONSIBLE TALK
(From the New York World)

(From the New York World
All the lose and responsible talk
that is going on in congress over tho
alleged leak in regard to the presi-
dents note to the belligerents is in it.
self an aggravated scandal. Charges
that are not supported by sworn evil
dence are worse than worthless. Tes-
timony that is not given under oath
is either idle or malicious, A con-
gressional investigation would at least
have the merit of dignity and author
Ivy. What is going on in Washington
is an exhibition of cheap politics that
would discredit an ordinary board Of
aldermen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16
Americas, Ga, January Is, 1917

The day of nationwide prohibition is
rapidly coming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

In a way we'd lost sight of the
Pershing expedition. ss .a ~ ss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

Georgia and Florida slipped through
the fingers of Mr.. Cold Wave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americas
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission OF Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
q. S. Court Southern District OF
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-16

Mr.. L. H. Kimbrough Is the only
authorized travelling representative Oh
the Americas Times-Recorder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18
Merchants Wife Advises
Hammond Women

81 had stomach trouble so bad I could
eat nothing but toast. fruit and hot
water Everything else soured and
formed gas Dieting did no good. 1 was
miserable until / tried buckthorn bark,
glvcerine. etc. as mixed in Adler-i-ka.
ONE SPOONFUL benefited me IN
STANTLY." Because Adler-i-ka empties
BOTH large and small intestine 1t re-
lieves ANY CASE constipation. sour
stomach or gas and prevents appendi-
citis 1t has QUICKEST action of any
thing we ever Sold otto Ncgele, drug
gist Calumet avenue and Fayette ST.
ADV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18
ROBERTSDALE

Mrs. Oscar Peterson of Roberts ave-
nhe, visited Mrs. John Hendrickson at
the South Shore hospital yesterday.
Miss Rose LaHayn of Croker. Ind,
is spending the week here as the guest
of Miss Agnes Atchison of Lake ave-
nue..
The members of the Independent
Pedro club viii meet tomorrow after
noon at the home of Mrs. Bartlett.
Miss Violet Nicholson was the guest
Of Mrs. Thompson Of Hammond last
evening
Airs. r simon and Mrs Edward Van.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18

Sunday evening Sacred Heart court
W. c. o. F. will give card party at
St. Josephs hall to which everybody
is cordially invited to attend.
V Gund of Chicago. spent Tuesday
out here looking after business mat
ters
Henry scheidt is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism which
VIII confine him to the bed for some
time.
Monday evening the c. 3. /. court
held regular meeting which was well
attended.
Peter Herman spent Yesterday at
Hammon3 on business
The Dyer Pure Ice COMPANY has re-
sumed harvesting ice aud it certainly
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18
DARCY STOPPED

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Is.-James
Leslie Darcy. the Australian who is too
mercenary to fight. was stopped in his
first Philadelphia appearance at the
Olympic last night when Edward Hen
derson. deputy sheriff. served papers
for $3.50. The DEMONSTRATING Vaude-
Vile Corporation objected to the Dare
coordination breaking an alleged con
tract Darcy boxed three one-uinute
rounds with Fred Gilmore of Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18

Miss Helen MacLean of Roberts ave-
nue.. attended the Allied bazaar at the
Coliseum the fore part of the week.
Miss Clara PIau is confined to her
home with an attack OF tonsilitis.
Mrs. Frank Spears and daughter
were guests of Mrs. Cole of Hammond.
yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Eggers spent Tuesday
visiting friends in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Poppen of 18th
street entertained a number of rela-
tives and friends at their home in
honor of the latters birthday ami
versary.
Joe Amberg of Indiana boulevard. is
able to be out again after a few days
illness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18

hoef attended the Orpheum theatre on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Schaefer returned to her home
at Urbana. Ill. after few weeks visit
with her daughter. Mrs. Charles Brown.
Herbert Klemm is confined to his
home on Lake avenue. with an attack
of the grip.
The fire department was called out
Wednesday morning at o'clock when
a load of coke in front of the Jewett
home caught fire during the night and
started to burn. The iremen. soon had
the blaze extinguished.
All members of the Sons and Daugh-
ters of Liberty going to Gary this
evening viii take the $50 train on the
Lake Shore road.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18
DYER

A little boy arrived at the home of
ME-. and Mrs. Nick Jaeger. sunday
morning.
GEORGE w. King and family Of Nina.
s D.. re visiting with Or. Turner out
here this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18

All members of the Pythian Sisters
are requested to be out Friday even
ing. Business of Importance is to be
transacted.
Miss Ruth Jewett of Indiana boule-
ward, spent Tuesday in Hammond where
she visited friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-18

is splendid crop that is being hauled
in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Hillegonds Of
Dubuque, Ia. are visiting with rela-
tives out here at present
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
WORTH over $125
ABOTTLE he SAYS
eeoruia Farmer Says TanIac Re-
Iieved His rheumatism
Entirely.
SUFFERED As YEARS
- Am q Well Man In Every Way and
Feel a. Strong and Healthy
a. ! Ever Did," He

II wouldn't take five hundred dol
lars In cash for the good four bottles
Of Tanlac did me-" said ]. NJ. Mallory.
a well-known farmer of Stonewall
Georgia. n short time ago.
For forty-five year I suffered al
most every day." he continued. land
was SO crippled up with rheumatism
that I had to hobble around on
crutches. My knees were so stiff I
could hardly bend them and often
have been so weak that I have had to
take to my bed for weeks at time
More than half the time 1 couldn't do
any work. had indigestion and stom-
ach trouble, too, and my back hurt so
bad that l couldn't lay on my left side
at all. l tried every medicine l saw
advertised and many prescriptions be-
sides, but kept getting worse.
my brother living in Atlanta told
me what Tanlac had done for him and
begged me to try it. Well, sir. 1 have
taken four bottles in all and have
thrown my crutches away for the rheu-
mptism Is entirely gone and l can
jump two feet off the ground without
1T hurting me n bit. 1 am well man
in every way and feel as strong and
healthy as ever did in my life"
There is Tanlac dealer in your
tOwn.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11

/ cent per 81 on the premium charged
on marine, casualty, fire and inland
assurances.
Amusement taxes agreed upon pro-
vide that all persons entering places
of amusement free, except employees
and officials on duty and children un-
der twelve, would pay tax rate of
cent on each 10 cents or fraction
thereof Of the admission charge. This
tax also would apply to cabarets and
similar performances where the cost
of entertainment Is included In other
costs, such as service. Holders of an
nual box seats would pay 10 per cent
of the annual rental. Nickel theaters
and shows, rides and other outdoor
park amusements with a maximum ad-
mission of 10 cents and benefit enter
tainments and agricultural fairs were
exempted.
After November I. 1917, members Of
all clubs, except fraternal orders, pay
ing more than $12 annual dues would
be subject to 10 per cent tax.
Exemptions Are Allowed.
On excess profits the conferees
agreed upon n minimum deduction of
per cent and maximum of 10 per
cent, instead of the 6 to 10 per cent
fixed by the senate. Other exemp-
tions are $1,000 for corporations and
$4,000 for individuals. Corporations.
partnerships and individuals having
no capital stock would pay fiat rate
of per cent on net profits in excess
Of $1,000 for corporations and $4,000
for individuals and partnerships.
Miscellaneous income tax amend
ments Inserted by the senate were
generally adopted. including the So
called Jones amendment for tax Of
10 per cent on corporations indis-
tributed surplus. without allowance
for income taxes paid. The 10 per
cent tax would not apply to undis-
tributed income actually invested o.
employed in business or invested In
federal securities after September l,
1917, and 8 per cent penalty for sur
plus retained but not employed is pro-
vided.
In making provision for administra.
ton and collection of the new and
existing taxes the conferees provided
that the special tax of 12h per cent
on war munitions manufactures shall
be reduced to 10 per cent, but re-
tained to January 1, 1918. 1t now
yields about $29OOO,OOO annually and
the senate had proposed its repeal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
GARFIELD FIXES COAL PRICES
Fuel Administrator Announces Final
Decision, Which Will BE Bind
inq on All Dealers.

Washington. Fuel Administrator
Garfield announced regulations, effec-
tive at once. for the Limitation Of the
retail prices of bituminous and an
thraclte coal throughout the country.
The fuel administration has fixed,
in the conclusions arrived at, not the
specific price which the retail dealer
will be allowed to charge the con-
sumer, but the gross margin which
the retail dealer will be allowed to add
to the average wholesale cost OF his
coal In making retail prices.
The retail dealer will be allowed to
sell coal to the consumer at a price
representing an advance Of not more
than 80 per cent over the retail gross
margin of 1915. In no case. however.
Is the gross margin from now on to
exceed the gross margin of July. 1917.
If. for example, a retail coal dealer
bought IA particular kind Of coal In
1915 at an average of 50 ton and
sold it to the consumer at SO ton.
his gross margin was 81. DR.. Garfield
now allows him to add 80 per cent to
this amount, making his gross margin
for 1917 S1.3O, provided that Is not In
excess of his gross margin In July
last.
If the retail dealer now pays an av.
erage of 50 for the same kind Of coal
he will be allowed to sell 1t to the con
sumer for not more than $4.3O ton.
Doctor GARFIELD selected 1915 ~
normal coal production year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
The Schoolgirls Coat.

ible collar. All of these good points
will commend 1t as up-to-date; a chic
example of the mode in coats. Its COL
lar and actual pockets reflect the styles
for grown-ups and it is of the same
soft and comfortable material that Is
used for the most mature wearers. This
is an item that will please the flap
per-"
Some models, in heavy wool velours
and other coatings, are banded with
fur fabrics or the short-halred furs.
For all-round wear the plain cloth
model is most apt to please the dis
eliminating mother and in the long run
will force Its good points on its youth
full and impressionable wearer. She
has to be educated in the selection OF
clothes as in everything else. 1t is i'm
portant to dictate her choice in them
sometimes as it is to choose the right
books and the right music for her.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11

And now a new luster is to be added
to the wardrobe of women. for the
breakfast coat" has made its debut.
The holidays are always preceded by
pretty, gay conceits in breakfast jack
cts and this year the breakfast coat
will present another allurement for
the Christmas shopper. 1t Is an en-
ticing garment made of light colored
taffeta; a more or less straight coat.
open down the front and reaching al
most to the bottom of the perticoat.
The breakfast coat Is an unpreten-
tious but very pretty affair, easy to
make and simply trimmed. Ruffles and
ruchings Of silk, like the coat, take
the place of lace for finishing collar
and sleeves. Narrow girdles are also
made Of the silk. By keeping to sim
plicity in trimming and In design this
new claimant for favor may be made
up In gay colors and still deserve to be
called coat.
The breakfast coat appears In COM
pany with fascinating new caps and
head bands that take the place of caps.
ribbons and laces, little handmade
flowers of chiffon or satin and small,
fancy braids are used for these bands.
Sometimes a wide ribbon, with mar
row field of lace on each edge, headed
with bands of the tiniest flowers. is
fastened ut the ends with snap fasten-
ers. Other bands are made of wider
lace and narrower ribbon. like that one
shown in the picture. The last word
In headdresses for bOudoir or break
fast wear Is a Chinese ''coolie" hat
made of satin ribbon and lace. 1t is
rather difficult to make and according
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11

The schoolgirls coat is an important
consideration which cannot be deferred
now although the Quitting of the
'happer" is about the most difficult of
a mothers problems. This young per-
son is apt to have Ideas of her own
coupled with more determination than
her limited experience warrants. When
she is past sixteen the task of clothing
her becomingly grows easier every
day. Before that time 1t is best to
select things designed for "the awk-
ward age" by those who specialize in
this line of work. They are artists that
know how to make the most angular
of younglings look attractive.
The schoolgirls coat shown in the
picture Is of heavy wool velour in
brown. 1t is straight-line model with
somewhat narrow shoulders, long waist
line, narrow belt and ample, convert
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
G.A~ ,Rzzz..A,
II
Charm Of Crepes,

There Is prediction that crepes of
many sorts will be decidedly fashion
able next year. And for that we are
thankful, says fashion writer. We
have all learned of the charm of crepes
Of various sorts in the last few sea-
sons. when georgette and other crepe
fabrics have been In such wide vogue.
Perhaps one of the chief charms about
crepe is that It clings and falls in such
soft and attractive folds and lines.
Moreover. 1t is eminently practical, for
1t does not show wrinkles.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11

after three doctors said never woeia
stand up straight again. Twas mid,
vie for seven years and I Recommended
Ne Vegetable Compound to every wo-
)Inan to take before birth and sftss-
wards, and they all got along 30 nicely
that It surely 10 . godsend to suffering
women. II women wish to write 20
me will be delighted to answer them."
lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displaes-
msnts, weakness, irregularities, -ner-
vousness, backache, or. bearing down
pains, need the tonic properties Of The
roots and herbs contained In Lydia z
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
ShjrrIno BY Machine.

An easy and quick way to make
shirring on a sewing machine is to
loosen the tension to make the thread
draw easily, lengthen the stitch and
sew across your material as many
times as you desire rows of shirring.
Then pull the under thread tighter
and you will have as even shirrihg as
II done by hand. and 1t will wear
much better.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer q Co.
Bineharnton, N. Y.
What Sxam-Raot Will Do For Yoa

Prove What Swamp Root will Do For Yos
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in.
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and mem
tion this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11
GREAT PRAISE FOR
GOOD MEDICINE

Eight years ago we commenced selling
DR.. Kilmer's SwampRoot, and during this
time it has found many friends among
our customers who speak in the highest
terms regarding the benefits obtained from
the use of Swamp Root. We have never
heard single criticism.
Very truly yours,
MEIGS DRUG STORE,
June l5 1916. Centerville, Ala.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-10-11

LADY fr1enoe c1mo "
see me and she ad-
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. I began tax
ing your remedies
and took s.. Wworth
and In two months
q well woman