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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27

Better film circuits have been work
ed out with more or less success in
many ways. One way is to arrange
with five other parent-teacher associa-
tons in your immediate vicinity so
that the six communities would agree
to give the same program one day of
each week, one community taking the
program Monday, another Tuesday, et.,
Then make up your program from films
which are handled by any one central
exchange in the large city nearest you
and rent yourselves the entire program
foT a priod of week Then sub-ren>
this program to the different exhibitors
in your own community on the days
assigned to them. This is a perfectly
practical plan if it is put in the hands
OF some capable business woman with
complete powers to act, unhampered by
the necessity of being guided by any
urge body Of associates. The co-opera-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
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The Busy Bee Home Economics club
met Friday morning at the Thomp-
son school at Croxton's Cross Roads.
Miss Rowena Long. county home dem
onstration agent, met with the club,
every member, except one, being pres
ent.
Mrs. McLendon who is president Of
the club, is cry much interested in the
canning work among the young ladies'
of that neighborhood and will work
with them in the canning of vegeta-
lies and preserving of fruits and vege-
tables. The girls will Immediately
equip themselves with caps and aprons
and get to work in earnest, They will
also kees the story and record books,
sc as tC keep an account of the work
done and to record the many useful
things taught them.
Miss Long is doing much in the in
terest of food conservation by organic
ing these canning clubs throughout the
county and much good, not only in
the present critical times, but after the
war is over, may be expected from this
good work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27


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Velvet beans have proven wholesome
and nutritious as human food. A few
delicious dishes which can be made
from velvet beans are given below
These recipes were used by one OF
Montgomery leading hotels in prepar-
ing a velvet bean dinner.
One of the largest canning factories
in the North is preparing to can these
beans.
Note: Before any of these dishes
are attempted the beans should be
boiled one hour, then cold water pour
ec over them and the skins removed.
Return to boiling process for half an
hour, or until tender.
Velvet Bean Puree-Mash beans thor
oughly by aid of colander, or run
through meat chopper, and make into
soup, using milk as vehicle.
Dreamed Velvet Beans-Mash thor
oughly and cream as Irish potatoes
Stufing For Turkey-Prepare as or
binary turkey stuffing, using beans, in
stead of bread
Baked Velvet Beans-Place beans in
crock and make as other beans.
Baked With Tomato Sauce-Same as
above. with addition of tomato sauce.
Velvet Bean Pudding Mash thor
oughly and add sufficient eggs, butter
sugar and favoring to taste, Beat until
| light and make as rice pudding.
) Velvet Bean Cheese-Mash thorough
ly or run through meat chopper with
small portion of American or Rogue
fort cheese; add pepper and salt and
serve in small blocks. This should be
made up to consistency of Neuchatel
cheese.
| There are velvet beans in plenty il
Georgia and all throughout this section
of the South, though more use has
! been made OF them in feeding i've
stock than in feeding people.
With the above recipes, however, the
people may get busy with the beans
as an article of human food. Every
housekeeper in Americas has an OPP
portunity to try them and all coloret
cooks should become familiar with pre-
pairing them.
1t is said that there are enough vel
vet beans here to feed one hundred
thousand people.
Any one can grow the beans who
tries. It is stated That all one has t.
do is to put the seed in the ground and
watch 'em grow"
The velvet bean can solve the high
cost of living problem to a great eX-
ltent,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
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In recent letters received by the sec
rotary of the National Committee were
the following two ypical qustions
/. From North Dakota-"Our place
is so small that the exhibitor says he
cannot afford to pay the rental of Sc
lected films; is there any way by which
we can get them?"
2. From a Town in Virginia.
there any way we can get selected
films for our town when we want them
Cur exhibitors say they are bound by
contract and cannot tell in advance
what they are going to have, nor can
they get selected pictures
Answer-The solution of this Difficult
ty is in the hands of each community
The exhibitor will get excellent pro-
auctions, if his receipts warrant renting
them. He must pay extra for them. II
committees will stir up sentiment and
viii sell tickets for special entertain
ments, so the exhibitor is assured of
financial support, he will book selected
pictures. Some owns of $50 or 1000
have done this. Again some of the pic
lures in the theatres even of the small
est towns getting weekly service" are
en- the lists of fine pictures. Why not
learn of these and call attention to
them? You cannot dictate that definite
pictures shall be rented because your
exhibitor is limited to crtain national
producers. You can dictate the type
from selected lists.-Atlanta Constitu
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
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CLTR MET on SATURDAY.

The Home Economics Club of Leslie
met Saturday afternoon at that place.
Mrs. Frank A. Wilson, the president,
presided during the business session,
and the remainder of the meeting was
il charge of Miss Rowena Long, coun-
ty home demonstration agent, who gave
some very instructive demonstrations
in the art of canning vegetables.
Almost the entire membership of this
active organization was present and
fresh inspiration was received for
much useful work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
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Mrs. Haines. of the Americas Light
ing Company, and Miss Rowena Long
hcme demonstration agent. have an
Dounced that Monday will be the last
day in which the ladies of Americas
will have an opportunity to enroll in
the free canning classes being formed.
II is very necessary that it be known
how many wish these free instructions
before the classes are called and those
who wish to enroll should do so at
once.
Many inquiries have been made as to
the cost of canning outfits. A good
Gamer can be had for $500, although
it will not be necessary to buy an out
1t 10 take these free lessons, as the
Americas Lighting Company will fur"
hsh Gamers, gas, stoves and instruc-
tons free for all of the classes.
Again, it is not absolutely necessary
tc buy a Gamer at all, since it is very
easy to improvise one at home. Miss
long will be glad to explain this to the
classes, too. This is an opportunity
hich no housewife in Americas should
miss. The only requirement is that
each member of the class furnish her
own fruit or vegetables and containers
either glass or tin, which she can take
home with her when the canning is
done
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
A MESSAGE TO WOMEN.

(sent to the General Federation Coun

(Sent to the General Federation Coun-
ell New Orleans, April 9-13.)
The women of America can do no
greater work at this time than to raise
their own vegetables, can their own
fluit, prevent waste ntheir homes and
give impulse and enthusiasm to the
men of the land. If they do this they
will be doing a good so per cent OF
the work of fighting the war to fin.
ism.
Why not organize all the women's
clubs in the United States into a lend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27
: MORE ABOUT THE 4
MOTION PICTURES 4


Selecting films known to be suitable
for young people and arranging for
their exhibition on special occasions Is
a constructive way of meeting the COM
munity problem.
In order to make this plan successful!
bit is necessary to provide entertain
ment of a kind that will appeal to the
young people. and it must De given in
motion picture theatre Young
people do not like motion picture en-
Itertainments in schoolhouses because
il suggests the forcing of education
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-27

ton of the exhibitors themselves, is
of course, essential. but this is the.
first essential in any case Unless your
exhibitor is willing to cooperate you
can do nothing. He is your first point
of attack, and he must either be
brought into line or eliminaed. An
other way would be to outline this sug-
gestion to your nearest film agency
and let this agency organize circuit
for you. In this case, you would have
to begin by assuring your exhibitors
OF profitable patronage of your pro-
gram in each community, and induce
them to take the matter UP with the
exchange. You will find that practically
all the motion picture productions are
handled by exchanges in Dallas or Ell
Paso. Any acquaintance in either city
could undoubtedly give you list of
the addresses of the motion picture eX-
changes there. Atlanta Constitution.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Politely Searched.

A well-dressed man leaving a Wash
ingtOn theater recently, absorbed in
reflection on the performance he had
just witnessed, noticed crowd of
theatergOers lingering at the entrance.
The w. d. M. did not fiattcr himself
that he was the center of attraction.
although he had been somewhat
prominent in his home town, and,
glancing backward, saw party leav-
ing the theater, OF which the president
was the center. This was the cause
Of all the cOmmotion. At this juno
ture the w. d. M. lost his equilibrium,
stumbled and fell in a heap In the
presidents path. An alert corps of
ever-present secret-service men, in
stantly on the job, lifted the PROSTATE
w. ID. M. to his feet and courteOusly
brushed him off, handing him his hat,
cane and glasses. The w. D. NJ. later
confessed to friends that he had
faint suspicion that in the brushing
process he had been systematically
and incidentally "frisked" for con-
cealed weapons.-Indianapo News.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
DISINFECT STABLES.
Thorough Cleanup Checks Cattle Dis
eases and Dairy Herd Losses.


Disinfecting dairy stables checks con
tagious and infectious cattle diseases
A thorough cleanup followed by disin-
lection about twice year with a coal
tar disinfeStant is reconncn1;;sssg by the
Ohio experiment station.
Calf diseases have been lessened in
the dairy herd at the experiment sta
ton by disinfecting the stables each
spring and fall Digestive troubles.
particularly white scours, have not
been troublesome and fewer deaths i'm
calves have occurred after this prac-
tice was adopted. Less garget in cows
has been evident. The same treatment
will help to hold In check tuberculosis
and contagious abortion I'm herds where
these diseases are prevalent.
Thorough disinfecting is urged to kill
all disease germs in every possible
lurking place. Managers, stalls and
floors need special attention. Coal tar
dips are used at the experiment sta
lion. After disinfection the stables are
whitewashed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
VIRTUES OF FLANDERS MUD
Many Men Have Saved Their Lives
by FIopping Into 1t When Big
Shells Come Their Way.

Mud In Flanders is awful stuff, but
1T has Its uses. Who that has tramped
the three miles or so from the walls Of
ruined Ypres to the line that stretches
from HODGE, in front of Zillebeke, to
Hill Sixty and beyond, has not blessed
the mud? All across the muddy fields,
slipping, sliding and blowing along, we
used to follow no pathway. avoiding
when possible fields where enemy
shells were falling. Then came, soon
er or later, the inevitable drOning
rushing sound, to grow into shrek
as big Boche shell came over. writes
Frederic Coleman In the Saturday Eve
ming Post.
One was thankful for the mud, then,
for the advice 1 will give to man
under such circumstances, unless his
Job is such that delay must be avoided,
is to go down flop! quick into the
mud. The quicker and the more flop
and the more mud the better. That Is
my way Of looking at 1t. Once you are
down all your worries are over. Let
her come! If the shell lands on you
there will not be enough Of you left
to do any worrying with. If 1t does
not land on you the odds are over
whelmingly in favor Of your escape
from all injury.
Many lad has lain fiat In the mud
when big "Black Maria" landed near
and dug hole into which you could
put couple Of taxicabs, and never
been bit the worse for 1t. Yes, the
mud has it's uses.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
MISTAKEN FOR GRAND DUKE
"God Forbid, ! Am an Honest Mani"
Replied Russian Army Leader, in
Reply to Salvation.

An amusing story is going the rounds
In Petrograd just now concerning Gen
eral Brusiloff, who Gamble very direct
and brusque ia his manner when he
chooses.
The army leader happened to be in
the capital on business-this was be-
fore the revolutlon-and was mistaken
by an officer passing for certain
grand duke OF VIGOROUSLY pro-German
sympathy.
Coming smartly to the salute, the
officer, who probably, judging from his
manner, had some petition for pre-
ferment to present, led off with the re-
mark:
"Pardon me, sire, but I believe am
addressing the Grand Duke So-and-
soY'
"God Forbid" replied General Brus-
loff, II am an honest man."
And saluting gravely in his turn he
passed on.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
How Deaf Mutes Feel Music.

According to teachers of deaf mutes,
musical instruction is more important
as an educational factor for the deaf
child than it is for the hearing, says
the Popular Science Monthly.
The parts most sensitive to vibra-
lions are the chest, head, lungs and
feet. Gan exciting feeling comes up
through the floor" Is the way one deaf
boy describes it. "WithOut music
would be lonesome" wrote little
italian deaf mute. "It gives me a
strong shock through the feet to the
head" stated another. Others, when
asked to explain their sensations, said !:
81 feel it in my temple and in my legs"
II feel 1t through my whole body" and
II feel 1t in my chest and lungs"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
He Picked Up a livinu.

Sir John Kirk, who recently cele-
brated his fiftieth anniversary Of work
in connection with the Ragged School
union, tells an amusing anecdote of
how he once questioned a London waif
whom he had befriended as to his
method of earning living.
The young fellows reply was typical
Of the London street arab.
"Well, guv'nor," he said, ats like
this. I picks strawberries In the sum-
mer, I picks ops In, the autumn. In
the winter I picks pockets, and, as a
rule, I'm pickin' oakum for the rest Of
the year." ."e - s
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Korean Gods Under German influences

Koreans are great rumor nongers.
Some stories they spread are fantas-
tically absurd. One recently prevail
ing among the country people, because
no rain fell for many days, was to the
effect that the long drought was due
to German influence with the gods, in
revenge for the part Japan has taken
In the war, says East and West News.
Predictions of famine were current
among the Korean farmers and recent
heavy rainfall has not. altogether re-
moved the anxiety felt among that class
Of people on the peninsula.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Notice Of Proposed Closing of Street

Take notice. that pursuant to a resolution
certified under my hand and the seal OF the
City of Owosso. the Comm ssion of said City
will meet upon Monday, the 18th day Of Novem.
br AID. 1917. at 730 In the afternoon OF said dav
as the time when this Commission will mt ct
at the office OF the Commission and hear OBJ
jections to the proposed discontnuance, va
cation and abolishing OF Green street In said
City OF. Owosso. to.wit: All that portion Of
Green st9eet extending from the south line OF
Milwaukee street south to the porth lin' OF the
eley which extends along the north side OF
Block 20 OF A. l.. Williams addition to the City
OF Owosso, Mil higan.
Objections may be filed in my office In
writing by sny person interested up until the
day and hour above mentioned. The annexed
resolution was passed by the Commission OF
said City on the 18th day OF Now, AID. 1917, and
In pursuance Of said resolution said notice is
given.
Resolution No 1919.
Resolved, by the Commission of the City of
owosso, that II is hereby deemed advisable to
vacate, discontinue and abolish the following
parts and portions of Green street in said City
Of Owosso, to wit: All that portion OF Green
street extending from the south line OF Mil
waukee street south to the north line OF the
alley which extends along the north side OF
block 20 Of A. L. Williams Addition to the
Cityo Owosso. Michigan. BE 1t further
Resolved that this Commission appoint
Monday the 18th day OF November, A. ID. 1917,
ut 1880 O'Clock In the afternoon of said day, as
the time when this Commission will meet at
the ONCE OF the Commission OF the said City
and hear objections to the vacating, discon.
tinuing and abolishing OF said streets and parts
Of streets.
The City Clerk Is hereby directed to give
notice according to the terms OF the Charter
OF the City OF Owosso OF such meeting which
said hottie shall contain a copy of the reso.
luton and shall be published for such meeting
In one OF the newspapers In the City OF Owosso.
II. HAwCROFT.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

The Probate Court for the County of shia'
wassee.
At session of the Probate Court for said
County held at the Probate ONCE In the City
Of Corunra on Wednesday, the nth day OF
OCTOBER, In the year OF one thousand nine
hundred seventeen.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Susan s.
Hall, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Emory
Simpson. praying that administration OF
said estate may be granted to some suitable
person.
IL is ordered that the 10th day OF November
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate ONCE, oe assigned Tor hearing said
petition.
And IL is further ordered. that a copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks,
previous to said day of hearing, In the Owosso
TIMES q newspaper printed and circulating In
SAID County Of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BU 81,
By Judge OF Probate.
CLARfBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register. 2iAt
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Use Aliens Foot-ease.

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes and sprinkled into the foot
bath. II you want rest and comfort for
tired, aching. swollen, sweating feet,
use Aliens Foot Ease. 1t relieves corns
and bunions of all pain and prevents
blisters, sore and callous spots Sold
everywhere, 25c. Try it today. 1882
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol-
Children.

For Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teeth.
ing Disor ters, move and regulate the
Bowels and are a pleasant remedy for
Worms Used by mothers for 30 years.
They never fail At all druggists, 25c
Sample FREE. Address Mother Gray
Co.. Leroy, N. Y.-Ady30 80
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Do You Wish . Beautiful comples,on9

The CORY Of womanhood is a beauti-
full complexion. We have discovered
how TO make lovely natural complex
ION Send one dollar for treatment. It
ia simple nd harmless Hart Medical
Co. Oconto. Wis.-Adu $3.50
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
Nc !: : s:'' BARLEY ::~,, =:
RANDOLPH SEED Co.. owosss, Mich.
We Show Men &.Women

Nov, 10 mako sso 70 500 weekly. ycsr sro.na.
Amazing opportunity for large income. Why waste
time working for othersi Use your spare time AZ
home and gam financial independence NO
c.. Dept A. No. 70 Fifth Ave-, New York City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

Mr. Rosevear moved that the Commission
adjourn, which PREVAILED ayes Hanscom,
Rosevear, Wright.
A. Il. WRIGHT,
Mayor.
II. HAWCROFT,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COMMISSION
Owo so, October 20, 1917.

Owo so, October 70, 1917.
Regular meeting Of the Commission,
Mayor Wright presiding.
Members present-Hanscom, Rosevear,
Wright.
The minutes OF the preceding meeting were
read and approved AS printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

The following resolution was presented
and on motion Of Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02

Oct. 90, 1917.
Resolved by the Commission of the City Of
Owosso, that the claims and accounts hereto
sttached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
the amounts shown:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02


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He Knew Him.
In his book. "Winnowed Memories"
Sir Evelyn Wood relates how he once
met quiet American gentleman In
England. and they began to talk Of
American poetry. Sir Evelyn mention
ed the well known poem. Him Blud-
So" which he highly eulogized.
"My enthusiastic praise of the poem
excited. thought, an appreciative purr
In my companion. but he remarked
quietly
Jim was fine fellow
IL said. Or the author made him So?
"'Oh, but he was!'
why. was lie real!'
"'ies knew him we'll
but don't you think that the poet
embellished .Iim's act?
"'No. ! am sure he did not
well. bnt how can you he sure?
And he replied quickly. i wrote it,"
The gentleman to whom Sir Evelyn
was speaking proved to be Colonel
John Hay, author of the pike County
Ballads who was then the United
States ambassador in London.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-11-02
INCUBATOR HELPS.

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The Brinkley argus., 1917-10-19

to her home where we had a five course dinner, after which we retired to the smoking room, where there were plenty of cigars and cigarettes. Then to the reception room for an hours pleasant social visit, during which time We learned that the dear woman had two boys in the war, one of them already in France. Twas no wonder she sought to make cheerful the lives of other sons so far away from home.
 She placed her car and also chaueffer at our disposal and gave us a lovely drive over Brooklyn and down to Coney Island and twas dark when Gustavous and I reached the barracks that night.
 Sure would like to go over to New York and hear Lousa's Band of 250 pieces at the Hippo drome Theatre but fear 1 have not enough m oney to last me all week.
 Don't guess 1 will get to draw any small stores this week, did not get a chance last week, so will draw a full pay. Am going to send home one-half of what 1 draw and keep the rest to live on and then the rest of my pays 1 will put in bank here for Xmas.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-10-19

Am still in hopes of coming home Xmas but have not heard any, thing in regard to our coming nor anything against it but only waiting.
 Told you about the sweater in my last letter. We've had cold weather already and need it. The candy-yes, send it too. Passed my second week in machine shop all o. K. Go to steam next week. Gustavus passed 0. K. also.
 Must close now. Love to all. Send sweater and candy and address it to me.
 Care Y. M. c. A.
 167 Sand St.
 Brooklyn, N. Y.