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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
IN FRANCE
GIVEN ENTERTAINMENT

PARIS, Dec. 24-Refreshments and
were provided for the first
American troops stationed for train
ing in the first line trenches by the
American Army and Navy Young Mems
Christian Association. This work be-
gan in a COW shed in a little village
just behind the front lines under the
direction of Ira d. Shaw. former
Columbia University football player
The equipment to begin with consist
ed only Of small supply of choco-
late, cigarettes and matches, which
were passed out to the men as they
passed the hut on their way up the
line''
Later the cow shed was abandoned
for a large habitable room with
splendid fireplace The association
headquarters in Paris largely aug
mented the supply of refreshments and
provided magazines, writing paper
and talking machine, which was on
active service" from early morning
until late at night Each evening
groups of tired. wet American in
fantrymen and their French COM
rades-in-arms flocked to the room for
a bit of entertainment, The barking
he 76's used by the Americans as the
shells started for he German lines
could be heard plainly within the hut.
Nearby were dugouts for shelter when
the German shells came too close for
comfort.
Not many kilometers from this adj
vance hut was another that original
~ was a French barracks. 1t was
gladly turned over to the American
association which served here both
French and American soldiers. 1t had
canteen, games, writing material
and two coal fires which were kept
supplied by French soldiers
The Y. NJ. C. A. secretaries did not
ccnfine their work to huts but went
almost to the front trenches with
newspapers, magazines, tobacco and
other Supplies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
GIRLS IN GERMANY TO
Be G0NsCRIPTED SOON

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 26.-Plans for
the general Consumption of women
after the war are being made in Ger
many, and there is a general feeling
that girls, as we'll as boys, will be
compelled to undergo regular period
Of training corresponding to the Ger
nan youths service in the army. The
service proposed for girls is not mill
tary but civil It is proposed that all
women should, preferably at the age
OF II, be taken from their homes and
compulsorily trained, either in a pro-
fession, trade, or in household
duties
The characteristic German division
between rich and poor is maintained
in the project Girls of the upper
classes are 10 be trained in special in
stitutions; poor girls will go to the
factories or be placed in private house
holds, where n.eir employers VIII
give them trifle of pocket money
and make contribution to the state.
The idea meets with wide commen-
Gation in German newspapers, but one
English critis notes that there is
some difference between male con
scription which puts man into
regiment run by and for the state, and
female CONSUMPTION which makes a
girl work without wage for the profit
CT private individuals The latter can
not with accuracy be called anything
but slavery
A short time ago a Berlin sociologi-
cal society offered a series of prizes
for the best essay on compulsory SER
vice for the womn, and las CO avs were
submitted The best two have just
been published. The magazine, so
ziale Praxis, in reviewing the essays
submitted, says.
There is a general agreement that
by a thorough compulsory training, the
services OF the women to the country
will become much greater than here
tofore. Opinions differ as to whether
after leaving school girls should be
trained principally for profession or
for household duties The lesson of
the war, which has brought into clear
relief the abilities of women in both
spheres, is perhaps that in future
middle course should be adopted
''The training in households is to
be regularly supervised with a view of
seeing whether the girl really learns
something there and is not merely
made drudge, and she must be al
lowed time to attend the Women's
Servive School. The employers are to
give a small sum as pocket money
to the 'conscripts' and pay the state
levy for the services rendered. This
revenue is to provide the means for
creating more Women's Service
Homes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
ASKS CREEL TO GIVE
LIST OF HIS OUTLAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.--A reso-
luton requesting the Committee on
Public Information to inform the Sen
ate of the amount of salaries or allow
ances for expenses granted the chair.
man, George Creel, members of his
staff or others, and as to the commit
tees expenditures generally, was in
troduced today by Senator Challenger,
the Republican leader. 1t was refer
to the Appropriations COMMITTEES.
A general statement Of its e pendi--
lures, with the salary list, was sent
to the House recently by the commit
tee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26

Sir John Simon, the noted British
barrister, has given up practice q
$150,000 year to accept a secret com
mission. and it is understood he will
devote his brilliant abilities to formu-
lating and o9-ordinating the terms
which the allies will impose on the
central powers when the time comes.
Sir John, it is said. win have the rank
Of a colonel in the intelligence bureau
Of Tire general staff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26

were Miss Mary Sheffield, Miss Eu-
genia Collins, Miss Clara Glover, Miss
Marjorie Kalmon, Miss Mary Eva
Gnospelius, Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss
Gertrude Davenport, Miss Alice Nc
Neill, Charles Crisn Jr., Charles La
nier, Frank Sheffield, Frank Easter
lin, Stewart Prather, Fisher Brown,
Harry Sullivan, Samuel Hooks, Chris
Sherlock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
CONDUCTED
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| Mrs. IL B. Allen
of Phone 80
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Res. Phone 466.
SOCIETY
THINGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

LIFT for Jacksonville, Palm Beach and
other points in east Florida for a
short wedding trip before going to
Quincy, where they viii reside.
, NATTHEWS-RIGSBY.
A wedding of much interest to the
many friends of the groom in Ameri-
Gus was that of Miss Mary Louise
Matthews, of Meigs, to Mr.. Shelley
Rigsby, of Madison.
The marriage was solemnized at the
parsonage of the First Methodist
church in Albany, the Rev. 10y War
wick, pastor of the church, officiat-
ing. The marriage was in the nature
of a surprise to the friends of the
couple in Albany where the bride was
visiting relatives. Mrs. Rigsby is the
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. ]. w. Mat
thews, of Meigs, and is one of the most
popular young ladies in her home city,
beloved by all for her splendid traits
of character Mr.. Rigsby is a son Of Mi.
and Mrs w w Rigsby, of Ameriaus
and has a host of friends here will
welcome his bride. He is now con-
rected with "Madisonian' and makes
his home in Madison, Ga, where he
ard Mrs Rigsby returned today, afte1
visit here to the groom's parents.
CHRISTMAS DANCE
The Christmas dance at the Armory
was largely attended by society folk
yesterday. The presence of the college
crowd added much gaiety to the oc-
casion. The Hawaiian players fur
nished splendid music. After the
evening performance at the theatre
tie orchestra played from eleven till
one-thirty, when alarge and en-
thusastic crowd was again present
DINNER PARTY.
Miss Ruth Council entertained at a
beautiful dinner on Christmas Eve in
the private dining room of the Wind
sor Hotel. The centerpiece for the
table was miniature Christmas tree,
tinseled and lighted, and attractive
favors were placed at each cover. A
delicious dinner of six courses was
serped. Those present, with the hostess
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26

The boys in France who have,
thoughtful friends at home are wear
ing these warm wooden helmets which
protect the head and part of the face.
They are especially suitable for avia-
tors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26

made so far for total Of s105s. The
entire cost Of detecting these cases
was SAG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-26
BUFFET SUPPER.

Miss Melva Clarke will be hostess
tonight at a buffet supper compli-
renting Miss Mary Hudson whose
wedding to Mr.. George Andrews oc>
ours tomorrow night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
FOOD CARDS FOR
DISTRIBUTION IN
kAURY COUNTY
EVERY WOMAN CAN HELP GOV
EMINENT BY HELPING HER
OWN HOUSEHOLD.
PLAN TO PR VENT SUFFERING
National Council OF Defense Is Work
ina to Unite all the Patriotic
orqanaztions--How to Become a
Member.

Hoover Pledge Cards" have been
placed at the Woodbridge drug store by
the State Council Of National Defense
TO be distributed to all who desire to
use them.
Every woman in Maury county who
is helping to win the war by canning
and conserving vegetables, fruits, ETC.,
working for the army and navy, or in
any way showing her loyalty to her
country, is urged to secure and sign
one of these cards and return it a.
soon as possible to the Woodbridge
drug store. The cards must be sent
to Washington by September 5.
The National Council of Defense, an
organization that is working without
compensation, is performing great
service in linking together all patriot
ic work. Therefore, every man and
woman who is helping in any way is
automatically a member The only
obligation is to help the governme mt,
by helping ones own household.
The food pledge cards will be used
in making an estimate of the food
production and supply in the country
so that the government will know
how much to permit to be exported
without causing suffering or exorbi-
family high prices at home.
The following is copy of the
pledge which is to be mailed to the
food administrator at Washington, d.
c., at once:
To the Food Administrator, Washing
ton, D. G.
am glad to join you in the service
of food conservation for our nation
and hereby accept membership in
the United States food administra
ton, pledging myself to carry out the
directions and advice of thes food ad
ministrator in my home, insofar al
my circumstances permit.
Name ..... ...'..''''
Street City ..........:
State Occupation .........
Number in household .............'
Occupation of breadwinner .........
Will Won take Dart in authorized
neighborhood movements for foot
conservation. .......
Have you a garden?. ...............
There are no fees or dues to o.
paid The food administration wish
es to have as members all OF thos'
actually handling food in the home
All women over sixteen are eligible.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
LYLE CREEK FARM
WINS SEVEN f|RSTS
WITH SEVEN ENTRIES
J. T. DAVIS & SON SWEEP THE
BOARDS IN JERSEY RINGS
At WINCHESTER.
EXHIBIT AT The state F. II
Four onths-old Bull Calf Wins Over
An Aged Bull by Noble Of Oakland,
The Bull That Sold for $4,000 at
Auction. t..

Lyle Creek Farm made clean
sweep in the Jersey cattle rings at
the Franklin county fair this week.
The farm is operated by ]. T. Davis
& Son and Mr. Davis is feeling mighty
good over his successes as he won
against a holly contested field.
Mr.. Davis shipped four head of his
herd headed by four-months-old bull
by Baronetti's Financial King. and in
the seven entries made by Davis &
Son they pulled down seven blue rib
bons, winning in every class they en-
tered.
They entered this young bull calf,
Maysies Financial King, by Baronet-
ii s Financial King, dam Maysie in
the best bull, any age class, and won
first over an aged bull by Noble OF
Oakland. He entered the four as a
nerd headed by this young bull and
took the blue rag in this instant. He
also took first premium on the best
cow and on the best hesfer and won
the first prize in the yearling class.
This is quite phenomenal record
and Davis & Son have just right to
be proud of their achievements. The
COWS entered were McCoy's Little
Primm by Baronetti's Financial King
| l six-months-old heifer. Dameworth
md, by Baronetti's Financial King
Dameworth, and Brownie Mccoy, End
out of Brownie Mccoy and by Baron
etti's Financial King. TWO OF these
heifers are inbred McCoys and are
/, considered the highest type OF Jer
seys in Middle Tennessee.
Davis & Son will ship this hero
around to several other county fairs
over the state and will also exhibit
hem at the State Fair in Nashville
We will be in the running wherever he
exhibits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
SAVES CORN FIVE
YEARS FOR PROFIT

1t is possible to save corn in Maury
county much longer than in other
sections of the South. according to S.
NJ. West, of the Williamsport pike,
who today brought to The Herald Of
ice four large ears of good quality
white corn which he raised five years
ago. The samples were in good con-
dition despite their age. Mr.. West
said that he was a strong believer in
'aying in times of plenty for times OF
scarcity and that he always has
enough corn ahead to supply his de-
hands in case Of drouth or other
,ntoward circumstances. He came to
Naury from Giles county ten years
go when he bought the DR.. Joyce
arm. which he has been cultivating
1rofitably during that time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07

cents a bushel, one dollar gives some
profit and $3.50 good profit, yet they
are not satisfied with 1920. With
equal severity he condemned the coal
mine operators who have raised all
kinds of coal at the mines from $1.45.
10 $3.50 ton. This increase has been
made Notwithstanding the fact that
he wages of miners have been in
.reased only cents ton H
There are 10 senators in Washing
on" declared Judge Wilson, who
ire traitors to their country and
,hould be treated as SUCH" These in
;ompetents the judge flayed with all
he vigor Of his unhinching words and
ne hoped for the hour when they
would be expelled from the senate.
Judge Wilson declared that mem.
)ers of the l. W. w. should be taken
~ the throat and bodily thrown from
he country or hanged as their just
punishment. With equal severity he
condemned the German newspapers
in the United States and urged that
they should be suppressed. Honor
able newspapers, he said, would sub
nit to censorship without complaint
The only punishment suitable for the
host of German spies who have hon.
eycombed the country is hanging, the
judge shouted with an emphasis that
indicated that he would like to be at
the hanging.
He said that this is no time for any
citizen to contend against the plans o
the government and that such men as
Hughes, Roosevelt, Parker, Clark and
William Jennings Bryan are united in
their support of President Wilson's
course in the conduct of the war. Mr.
Bryan. who opposed war, is now one
Of the most earnest advocates of an
early peace only through a united and
tremendous movement against Ger.
many.
In the conclusion of his address
Judge Wilson paid a tribute to Maury
county, he SOIL her men and her
women. He said that it was his hope
and his belief that the men and WON
en- OF Maury county would hand dowr
to their children an heritage as glori
Gus in its loyalty to the, principles o.
! freedom and democracy as that o.
he generation that is now passing
lie said that his address at the the
atre was but an incident in his visit
to Columbia to attend a meeting o.
the Leonidas Polk bivouac and tC
meet again his comrades who served
in the same regiment with him in the
Civil War. He was given an ovation
at the conclusion of his speech enc
scores of friends fingered to shake
hands with him and renew old &C
quaintance5.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
RUTHERFORD HOME
COUNTY AGENl HERE
MISS MABEL DICK, OF DECATUR,
ILL, VISITS THE DlMPLE OF
THE UNIVERSE.

Miss Mabel Dick, of Decatur, H.
the newly appointed county nome
agent for Rutherford county, before
going to Murfreesboro to assume her
duties, is spending this week IN. 60
lumbia with Mrs. Artie w. Bryan, the
county home agent for Maury county
Mrs. Bryan is showing her all over
the "Dmple of the Universe" before
she goes to Rutherford. Miss Dick Is
very much pleased with the county
and people and especially is she
pleased with the wonderful work that
is being accomplished here by Mrs,
BRYAN and County Agent Mclean.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
WILSON tXC0R|ATfS
SPECTATORS SEtK|hG'
PROFITS FROM WAR
HANGING RECOMMENDED FOR
PRo-GERMAN SENATORS AND
ALL WHO BLOCK PROGRAM.
IS NO time FOR DIFFERENCES
Distinguished Jurist Was The Guest
OF Leonidas Polk -1lvouac United
Confederate Observation-Disclosures
Audience. IN. #f..a..-- 90: 81.

German sympathizers, food and
coal spectators, pro-German sena-
tors, peace at any price advocates
and all others who are in any way
blocking the governments war pro-
gram or taking advantage of war con-
ditions to feather their own nests
were excoriated Monday afternoon by
Judge S. F. Wilson of the court Of
civil appeals at the New Grand the
atre when he delivered one Of the
most vigorous patriotic addresses
ever heard in this city. The audience
that heard him was not large. 1t was
much smaller than it should have
been. But it was intensely enthusiasts
, tic and responded time and again with
APPLAUSE as the distinguished Judge
md Civil War veteran turned his bat
teries of condemnation upon the anti
| war individuals and organizations. He
vas introduced by Hon. w. ]. Web
ster, who paid fitting tribute to the
speaker Hon. T. H. Williams. pres
dent of the the Leonidas Polk Chap
ter, United Confederate Veterans.
presided and number of veterans
occupied seats of honor on the stage,
which was decorated with American
and allied flags.
AS preface to his address Judge
Wilson read the presidents reply to
Pope Benedict's peace proposals, char
acterizing the reply as one of the
greatest papers ever written by an
American He also read other strong
documents setting forth the position
of the United States and revealing
| the Implicitly of Germany.
Getting down to conditions in this
country and the spirit of patriotism
that should be maintained by all
Americans, the judge was unmerciful
IN his excoriation of all persons who
would make the war a means of per-
sonal gain, of pro-German sympathiz-
ars. Of the United States senators
Who are blocking the war program, of
the German newspapers in America.
The I. W. w, and oil the hosts of in
rompetents who are traitors in spirit
il not in action.
Referring to the price Of food
stuffs, Judge Wilson scored the spec
ulators who raised prices to an abnor.
nal level in order to reap huge profits
from sales to the allies before this
country entered war and who would
continue their unreasonable practices
in dealing with their own people and
their own government. He did moi
spare those farmers who are com
plaining now because the government
has fixed a minimum price OF 1920
for wheat. He said that wheat could
be grown In Tennessee for IS or II
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
NO CFFEkSES
ARE COMMIT, D
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PORT ROYAL, S. c.. Sept "A
thousand raw recruits undergoing in
tensive training at the U. s. Marine
Corps recruit depot at Port Royal, s.
c., went through the month OF August
with a perfect conduct record. Theirs
was not one single offender against
the regulations. a report to headquar-
tiers states.
1.-The lads realize that each has a
mans duty to perform" said Major
General George Barnett. commanding
the Soldiers OF the Navy" and they
go about their work grimly. am
proud OF them-every one"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-09-07
OTHER COUNTIES
CHALLENGE MAURY
At BIG CORN SHOW
IS COUNTY AGENTS IN COALITION
TO SEAT BANNER CORN coUN-
TY OF MIDDLE SECTION.
INSTITUTE HDYI'ES MIXED FLOUR
rs Per Cent Germ Meal Will Make
Wheat Last Lonser-Use Lime for
Wheat on Old Pastures and Fields
PLANT More Corn.

Maury countians returning from
he annual Middle Tennessee Farm
rs Institute, which closed yesterday
n Nashville, are bubbling over with
exhiliration over the prospect of hav-
ing the institute held in Columbia
next year at the experiment station
% be established beyond the Military
Academy between the Hampshire and
Mt. Pleasant pixies. More than 5000
farmers from all counties of the state
attended and there was large atten-
lance from this county, many of the
Maury delegates taking a prominent
Dart in the proceedings.
County Farm Demonstration Agent
z. L. Mclean stated this morning that
the theme of the institute of greatest
interest to Maury countians was the
production and conservation of bread
making grains. Dean H. A. Morgan
ind Rutedge Smith, chairman of the
state council Of defense, advocated
he mixture Of Is per cent corn meal
all -four, which will not only make
he wheat -four last longer, but will
also reduce the cost and lessen the
amount Of shortening to be used in
oread-making.
1t was also advocated that the best
corn land be again planted in corn
next year while old pastures and un-
titled fields be put in wheat To get
the best results the corn land should
be kept in a winter cover crop and
thoroughly fortified. Land to be put
n wheat should have been broken
before this time, but by all means
should be broken Immediately and il
possible a top dressing of crushed
lime placed on It, II the lime cannot
re put on now 1t would be beneficial
to use 1t next spring. All the experts
agreed, said Mr. Mclean. that the ex
tremely cold weather of last winter
lessened the danger from the Hessian
ly. It was thought that wheat could
re sown this year on October 10 in
stead of waiting until October 25.
1t was also pointed out that rough
,ge, such as corn slower, will be 8
valuable feed this year and every par
ticle of it should be saved Thi:
roughage. it is estimated will bt
worth $40 an acre in food value.
Mr.. Mclean went to work thi!
morning on his preparations for thu
Maury county corn exhibit to b
shown at the State Fair Septembe1
II. Sixty boys will enter 10 ears o
corn each and 20 adult farmers will
enter 800 ears Of corn. At the farm
ers' institute, attended by as count.
agents, there was a general coalition
| among them to make better exhibits
than that to be shown by Maury coun
ty. This will serve as challenge t.
this county to retain this year tn
honors won last year.
A county corn show and agricnl
tural exhibit Is being planned for DC
tober It will probably bo the great
est event Of the kind ever held in tn
county