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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

ate is ideal and this is a condition OF
success not to be underestimated. 1t is
one of the prime factors of success
The soil is excellent and able to fur
nish all the green stun and food tina;
is needed. J raised the finest lettuce
cabbage, collards, in fact ali needed
TO provide my poultry with green
stuff
AS stated, started two years ago.
row have several pens. raise es-
pecially White Leghorns, Rhode Is
land Reds and Anconas, but | dare
say that any variety will suit this
section, and if treated as poultry
ought to be, Will do we'll My incu-
bators are running in the winter AMI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31


you eat; this being a very attractive
feature. To a successful fancier who
gets a good percentage of hatch, rails
ing broiler at the age of six weeks
cost less than 10c, while a frier costs
30c to 40c or more to raise. The broil-
er is more easily digested than friers
and preferable
People fancy different strains, some
for beauty, some for profit The Leg
horns furnish the majority of eggs
and broilers consumed by the United
states. Leghorns are very prolific.
Being non-setters. they lay as early
as four TO five months. and continue
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

POULTRY pays we'll in Sumter
county, and in its sister counties.
While the business has not developed
on an extensive scale the experimental
operations have demonstrated be-
yond a question that with ordinary
care of the fowls. with the same de
gree Of application that is required
of any business, the raising of poultry
Tor the markets can be carried on
successfully and proftably herea-
bouts. With many thousands of dol
lars being sent from this section ey-
cry month to the West for chickens
and eggs, the markets are at hand for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

health. The smaller the place the
easier it is kept clean. If one will
make hens comfortable summer and
winter and properly feed a laying
strain will produce eggs at any sea
son of the year
One beauty about raising ones own
fowls and eggs is that you know what
iood has produced meat and eggs tina.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31
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The Times-Recorder, Americus, Ga.
In answer to your inquiry as to how
like Southwest Georgia, can say
| am well pleased. | moved here
from South Carolina in 1911 a nd
bought 1865 acres of land consider
the lands here far superior to land
in South Carolina in many respects. I
consider that 1 made about $4,000 in
the deal. l would not give the land
one acre for two acres for the land
sold
The people here are good, congenial
people, and We have good roads. good
schools and churches and an excellent
climate. l would advise anyone seek
ing investments or a home to come to
Sumter county. Yours truly,
l.. NJ WADE.
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

IN January ] saw in town and in
country hens with little chickens.
My poultry houses are open on the
south side all the year round and /
nave not seen any bad results. On the
contrary my poultry are in splendid
snare and lay we'll What differ
!. eace COMPARED with other sections OF
country where in winter he
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31
WHITE ORPINGTONS
"The Kind That VIM

Central Show Atlanta Jan. S-l3..
1912. I'd cock Sd pullet. Savannah
Saow-Sayannah, Ga, Nov, 27-30, 1911.
LIST cock, I'd and Sd pullet Columbts
Show Columbus, Ga, Dec. lila, 1871.
LIST cock, LIST and I'd pullet. Georgia
and Florida Show-Thomasyille Ga
NOV. l4-16, 1911, 1st cock. I'd and 81
pallet.
In the warmest competition ny
birds have won, and in ordering eg :
or stock from me you can rest assured
You are gettino then from the very
best Single Comb White Orpingtoas
money can buy SIX Grand Pens Mat.i
Send for mating list Satisfaction
guaranteed
Member American White Orplpgt IN
Club
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

mere is no reason why equal sue
cess should not attend poultry rails
ing on much larger scale with the
same care and attention to details"
Another enthusiastic specialist of
Americas is Mr. w. G. Turpin. whose
white orpingtons in 1911-12 carried
off four first prizes at as many pouI-
try shows and the four specials Of
fered by the A. w o Club. Mr.. Tur-
pm has demonstrated that on a small
piece OF ground the white orpingtons
can be made financial success. The
prizes won by birds from his pens.
see Illustrations were as follows.
Georgia and Florida Poultry Show
Townsville, Ca First Cock; Second
Pullet; Third Pullet.
Savannah Poultry Show. Savannah.
Ca First Cock; Second Pullet; Third
Pullet.
Columbus Poultry Show. Columbus
Ga.-First Cock; First Pull,t; Second
Pullet.
Georgia Poultry Association, Allan
ia, Ga.-Second Cock; Third Pullet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

The possibilities of Sumter county
soil are just being discovered al
though the county has been recognized
as one Of the richest IN Gean,--sr cor
MANY years
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

Stock raising is one of the future
great industries of Southwest Georgia
Nature designed this section as a great
stock-raising district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-31

Life in the open is an almost every.
day enjoyment in Southwest Georgia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
WRECKS n. ]. TOWN

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 10. - Inter
mittent explosions were heard this
morning in the wreclsagc Of the Ga
madam Car and Foundry plant At
Kingslahd, N. j., which was destroy
ed by fire last night. The loss is
astimated at s12,000,OO0.
With the checking up of employees
appears that only two were killed
Tons of prinytrotoluel, the most pow,
erful explosive, which were stored
the building We're not damaged.
The town bears the appearance Of
having been thru a terrific lombard
nent. Gaping holes are in some of
he houses and the roofs Of others
ire perforated. Windows are out and
he roads are pitted with shell holes.
The railroad track is torn up for a
distance Of two miles.
Authorities in Jersey City and
other points cared for eight hundred
refugees. 1t is believed that the ex-
)losion was started by broken wire.
The police has been instructed to
shoot possible looters refusing to
surrender.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
ArrElIrr ro LYNCn NEGRO

Murray KY. Jan. II. An is quiet
this morning following the demands
Of the mob last night that Circuit
Judge Bush and Attorney Smith turn
over Lube Martin, negro who kill
ed policeman Duiguid recently.
Governor Stanley, who arrived
here, asked that the negro be fairly
ried and backed the request with the
threat of the militia.
Last night a mob surrounded the
hotel where Smith and Bush were
topping and threatened TO dynamite
It unless they produced Martin. Hun
tlreds Of armed deputies were re-
pulsed. A part of the mob went TO
the court house and remained until
the Governor arrived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
rIIIs-ANn rIYE cENrs

DON'T MISS THlS. Cut out this
sim enclose five cents to Foley &
Co., 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, III
whiting your name and address clear
ly. iouawill receive in return trial
package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound, for bronchial
, coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
rev Pills, for pain in sides and back,
ri matisn, bacl1ache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathar-
TIC Tablets, a wholesome and thoroly
cleansing cathartic, especially COM
fol ting to stout persons.-S. G. Wall
Durango Drug Co
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
STIFF. SORE MUSCLES
RELIEVED

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing a cold or case Of grippe are
eased and relieved by an application
If Sloan's Liniment. Does not stain
the skin or clog the pores like mus
sy ointments or plasters and penc-
trntes quickly without rubbing.
Timber up your muscles after exer-
else. drive out the pains and aches
Of rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago.
strains, sprajns and bruises with
Sloan's Liniment. Get bottle today,
At ali Druggists, 26c, J,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
LINGERING COUGHS ARE
DANGEROUS

Get rid Of that tickling cough that
keaps You awalle at night and drains
yor vitality and energy, DR.. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptie, laxative and
p-oupty effective. 1t soothes the
iIgitated megibrane and kills the cold
Hsi your cough is soon relieved
y Say Is dangerous-get DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty yeas it has been the favorite
remedy for grippe, Group. coughs and
colds. Get bottle today at your
HraEgist- 5uc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Our Feathered Residents and


We are indebted to Mrs. Harry
Ware for the following interesting
TEN on bird life in the San Juan
aasin in January; Bird authorities
eli US there is less movement
Among the birds in January than
any other month. Food is the one
Important question and their move.
nents at this time are governed en-
rely by the food supply. Amork
ur permanent residents are TIE
rows, one or more varieties of jays,
hickadees, woodpeckers and hawks.
few robins have remained here
his winter, as they occasionally do.
hree were observed yesterday in a
ard on Third avenue. Our winter
isitants, so far observed, are the
juncos, or snowbirds, o. which we
ave regularly three varieties; the
;ray-headed, the pink-sides and the
aufeldt's, the latter having a black
aad. Several other species may be
,oked for about this time, including
,dpolls, American crossbills, finchcs
nd Western Evening Grosbeaks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
BELIEVE rnAw TOOK POISON

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. r. Har-
ry Thaw who attempted suicide yes
terday by slashing his throat and
wrists with a razor will live, provid-
ing he did not swallow the bichloride
tablets discovered missing from a
bottle found in his pockets.
Physicians are most concerned
over the possibility that he may
have taken the poison. It will be
several days before the stomach can
be analyzed. Counteracting preven-
tatives have been administered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

LONDON, Jan. IL. - The peace
'oor is still open but tangible results
IRE not expected soon. is the Brit
ish view of the allies reply. The pub
&c is not deluded regarding Ger
nany's present military strength but
believe sooner or later military and
economic necessity will force Ger
many to submit to the allied terms.
From the neutral standpoint the
outstanding feature of the situation
seems to be the peace ball is still
rolling and is destined to gather mo-
ntum from discussions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
WORMS EASILY REMOVED

Mother If yopr child whines, is
fretrul and cries out in sleep, he is
probably suffering from worms.
These parasites drain his vitality and
make him more susceptible to serious
.diseases. Quickly and safely kill and
remove the worms from yoLr child's
system with Kiclsapoo Worm Killer.
lThis pleasant candy laxative in tab
let form quickly relieves the trouble
and your child brightens up. Get
Klckapoo Worm Killer at your
Druggist, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Enioying CalIfornin Min,er.

Mrs. c. A. Ray of North Duran
30 who is located at 627 South Flow
er street, Los Angeles this winter
writes, Il am enjoying the change
and feeling fine, although it is chilly
nd damp here l am glad to be out
Of the snow. My granddaughter,
allie Benson is with me and is de,
GIFTED with the change. | wish all
dorado friends could be here until
he snow is gone"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
REPUBLICANS DEMAND
FURTHER PROBE OF LEAK

WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-- "Fail-
ure to continue the probe confirms
the public belief that congress does
not dare to investigate, fearing to
involve high government officials
and members of congress- Repre-
sentative Wood declared in the
house. 1t has been learned that
Wood carefully prepared an attack
upon the Rules committees Teak"
work..
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
SHORTAGE Is CAUSE
OF PROTEST BY SHIPPERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. - Fail
ure TO alleviate the car shortage in
he middle west is indicated in the
hippers' complaints to. the Inter
tate Commerce commission. Trans
portation experts fear the intensifi-
ed shortage will seriously affect the
midwinter coal market.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
NARRING NATIONS PRESS
PEACE CLAIMS ON AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-Bellig-
ents on both sides have urged their
aims ON the United States within
day. The two notes received sum
arize the views ON both sides.
The allies notes made the follow.
lg basic conditions: Restitution of
he territory wrested; just repara-
on; reorganization of Europe guar
nteed by stable regime; liberation
# Italians, Slavs and Rumanians
nd the enfranchisement of the pop.
'ation and subjects of tyranic 1'ur-
ey and the expulsion of the Turks
rom Europe.
The German notes states: Ger.
any did not start the war and was
My armed for the defense of its
berty and existence. II holds the
Alies aims are the conquest of AL
lce-Lorraine, and several Prussan
rovinces, the humiliation Of Aus
ria and the partition of Turkey
iermany protests against the allies
ismissal of her peace suggestion as
war maneuver, and points out the
reatment the allies have accorded
Ireland and the subjects of other ma
ons, and England's violations OF
ules of the nations in its starvation
blockade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
lctivities of the
0unty Comissioners.

The county commissioners have
eappointed Worthy Myors manager
the por farm and his mother Mrs
ma Myers the matron. The con
tract to supply the court house and
ounty farm with coal has been
warded to the Morning Star Coal
ompany. This afternoon the board
mas been busy making up the semi
annual jury list. Before they ad-
7urn they will consider the quarter
; reports of the various county OF
'icers. The matter OF appointing
oad overseers win probably not b
tlken up until the February meeting
the board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

Lawrence w. Watson of silverton
) tarrying over in Durango.
Mrs. J. 7. Spriggs of Dolores left
Of Pennington this morning.
A. Faust of the Florida is regis
cred at the McNeely house
Durango's icy walks are getting
no better fast"
The rush for land under the eli
arged homestead act continues.
Joseph Moore is up from Farm
agton having his eyes treated.
Mrs. Richard Nelson went to Flo
his morning to visit her aunt, Mrs.
Joe Smith.
If the high cost Of living continues
0 rise many more families will have
lseletons in their closets.
Mrs. A. Martinez hearing on tho
barge of bootlegging has been CON
tinued.
One man in this burg insists up
On calling chickens vegetables be
eause a good many of his neighbor's
grow up in his garden.
Ed Ellis and Moses Ellis Of tho
Red Mesa country were in town yes.
erday afternoon on school business.
J. L. Burns of silverton was
among the passengers on this morn.
ing's outgoing Eastern.
Mrs. Witter, an arrival from Mon
tezuma county, last night departed
or Greeley this morning.
Eugene Griffin, U. s. hydrograph.
r for New Mexico, is registered al
the Savoy.
The splendid progress being made
on the new high school building l.
cry gratifying to Durango folk.
Fred Laireson of Amarillo, Texas
and Fred Buchanan of Wichita Kan
sas went to the West Dolores coul'
try this morning seeking land suit
able for location under the new
homestead act.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
GERMANS CONTINUE
VICTORIOUS DRIVE
LONDON, Jan. 12.-Berlin renor,

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Berlin report
d continued progress toward Galatz.
Laburtea was captured. It claimed
successful attacks in Moldavia and
everal Russian positions in the Oh
'ez valley were stormed. The Ger.
nan statement indicated the Russian
Riga offensive was still in progress
md claimed the Russian attacks had
been repulsed.
All is calm on the western front
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Successful Dance.

Fully 90 couples partook of the
hospitality of the Smelter band boys
their initial dance in their new
quarters, and everyone reported de-
ightful evening. In addition to the
dancers a goodly number were seat
cd in the balcony to listen to the ex-
client music rendered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jao. IL. - Ger
many will not attempt to bargain
with the allies or make another
move now unless encouraged by the
United States or another allied com
iunication, was the declaration Of
he German diplomats when shown
he London cable saying that peace
as given shove ahead by the al
LES reply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
WHAT To DO FOR BAD COLDS.

IT you want a cough medicine that
gives quick and sure action in heal
ing colds, coughs or eroupe, get
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t heals in
famed or swollen membranes in
throat, chest or bronchial tdbes.
breaks up tight coughs, loosens the
phlegm, makes breathing easier,
stops tickling in throat w. +.
Thomas, Summerville, Ca, writes:
"Foley's Honey and Tar Ii a most
efficient remedy for coughs, hoars0
ness, etc. | have used il with ex-
cellcht results."--S. G. Wall. Duran
20 Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
ASK FOR DEFINITE ANSWER

LONDON, Jan. 12.-It is author
tatively reported that cable de
mand has been sent to Athens that
Greece must return definite an
'wer to the Allies ultimatum. The
recent acquiescence is regarded as
'ague and indefinite.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Repub
licans demanding further probe of
the "leak" charge were victorious.
Representative Woods resolution
was unanimously referred to the
rules committee with instructions to
report back in ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
| Iiqnor Shipments for lg16.

liquor Shipments Tor l916.
During the first II months proh
2ition was effective in Colorado o.
rs liquor shipments were received
"A La Plata county, bringing total
cvenue of $719.5o. During the mont
+ January 1916 only IA. shipment
ere received. The shipments grad
ally increased until August when
'ecrease of II less than the previou
Month occurred. The last four months
the year the supply continued T.
aerease until the December ship
ents totaled 504.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Ileere Gets Appointment.

We note with pleasure that Roht.
Deere, erstwhile matador on the Du-
range Democrat, has received a lu-
crntive appointment in the office Of
Secretary of State Noland. Good boy
'fhen sober, and not bad when drunk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

The first man in our town to
reak his New Years resolution suf-
iiciently to incur the displeasure Of
he officers was fined $40 in jus
tice Myers court on plain drunk"
charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

A silo excursion was held in Mont
Csc Tuesday, when the participant
listed various farms in the county
where the owners are increasing
their prosperity materially by feed
ig silage to their stock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
EICnTY.SEYEN YEARS ON

Backachc sore muscles, stiff
joints, dark pufs under eyes and
bladder disorders, are symptoms Of
diseased kidneys. II. H. Adams,
Springfield, No, writes: ~ had a
v-rv severe attack of kidney trouble,
Y am getting old, eighty !
tried different treatments, but none
did me so much good as Foley Kid
ney pills. consider II the best"
Foley Kidney pills are tonic in ac-
ton. and quick to give good results.
IS. G. Wall, Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
After Hospital Funds.

After Hospital Funds.
Rev. Thomas Meclement. rector Of
The Farrington Episcopal church,
left for New York this morning to
spend two months securing. funds for
the new hospital his church has just
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
CHICAGO WOMAN MURDERED

COLUMBUS, Jan. 12.-Mrs. c.
Brant of Chicago was found dead
\ room in the Deshler hotel. Her
throat was cut and two bullet holes
re in the back Of her head. The
Ice believe she was mursdsrd, The
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Police Court Grist.

Owing to the high cost of. living
reaking the prohibition law is be
coming expensive these times. A
plain drunk" was fined SO in the
nolice court this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
New Electric Signs.

A new electric sign was placed in
front of the Goodman block on
Eighth street today. Yesterday new
sign was placed in front of Gra-
hams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Mercy Hospital Notes.

The hospital is crowded to capac-
iiy with patients. Favorable report
comes from the bedside of all the
sick folS. Harry Owen today under
went an operation neeessitated by
the injury Of the arm caught in the
erdsher belt at the Idaho mine few
days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

dedicated near Pennington. His
cause is worthy one and doubtless
his efforts will be successful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

One Of The most intoreating visit
prs IN Durango THIS week was Mrs.
Lizzie Caviness OF Mancos, widow OF
ne late James caviness. Her res
lence in the southwest dates back
10 the time when a woman coming To
,he section WAS hailed as a new star
% the social firnment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Wil-
on's next move depends upon con
idential information he has from
Germany regarding the peace terms
he will consider. In the absence of
ositive knowledge Of what, If any,
Information the president has, Of
icials believe the reply leaves prac-
ically no loopHole for further ad-
eauces by the President now.
Germany must furnish the
rounds for the next move. The re-
9ly created surprise and disappoint.
ment. German circles considered it
as a flat rundown.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

IN this year 1917 A. p. people in
these parts who 90 round with q
ammer exposed and in constant use
are not in as high favor as of yore,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

The man who is not going to in
merit money expects to become veal
thy by inventing something.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Student body government is PROV
ing very satisfactory in the Duran
go high school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

rs NJ. G. Rex Of Arboles was a
1asseageT bound for Farmington
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
c. White left the hosnitnl 81

day and is now in the GONZALES
ccnts hotel. As soon as his condi-
: ton permits, MIR. White and his wife
leave for New York to visit their
aaughter Millicent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Commiasloners Baginess.

Tie county commissioners are
eanig the end Of their routine BUSH
ness for the month and will prob
ably adjourn tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Miss Florence salabar went out
to Pine River valley today to visit
her parents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Robert Patscheclz and son were
'-down from Hesperus last night pa
irons OF the Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15
Health Seeking Mis- ion.

HenIlIr Seeking Mission.
K. A. Gagg. cashier OF the First
National bank, left for Ole Caliente
this morning where he viii spend a
ew weeks reeuperating from his re-
cent illness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Mrs George Mills, an interesting
iancos woman, registered at the
trater last evening for . 10 days
ojourn in our town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

Nine cars Of ore were received
from the silyerton camp last even
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-15

powder burned bed clothing indicat-
ed the shot was fired after she had
retired.