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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
COTTON TODAY At
ITS RECORD PRICE
DECEMBER QUOTATIONS ON NEW
YORK EXCHANGE REACH ABOVE
THIRTY CENTS HIGHEST EVER
KNOWN.

NEW YORK, Nov 26. December
cotton options crossed the thirty-cent
mark on the cotton exchange this
and sold later for 3O.49. These
are the highest prices ever recorded In
the history of the New York exchange,
and it is stated the big jump was caus-
ed by heavy government and trade
buying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
LaFOlIette Probe Postponed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 26.--
The absence Of senators on the sub
committee appointed to investigate
Senator LaFollette's speech at ST.
Paul last September, caused a post
ponement today of the inquiry, proba-
bly, until after congress reconvenes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
Teuton Attacks Repulsed.

ROME, Nov 26.-Strong Austro-Ger-
man attacks on the northern mountain
font, between the Brenta and Piave
rivers were repulsed yesterday, it is
officially announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
Local Engagements Reported.

BERLIN, Nov. 29.-Only local en-
Easements on the Italian front were
reported in todays statement from
army headquarters. The Germans
are reported, however, to have achieV-
ed success in those operations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
SUNDAY ATTACKS MADE
BY FRENCH At VEROUN

PARIS, Nov 26.-In an attack in
the Verdun region Sunday the French
troops captured first and second lines
Of defense, including deep dugouts,
also took 500 German prisoners, ac-
,ording to the French official communi-
cation issued this evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
German Attacks Not Renewed.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The Germans
have not renewed their attacks on the
British positions west of Cambria since
their failure yesterday, Field Marshal
Haige reports today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
COTTON SELLS HERE
AT HIGHEST FIGURE

The local cotton market today reach
ed its highest figure of all times when
it sold for 80 IL cents.
At the same time December cotton
in New York was quoted at 80 1-2
cents.
Only a few sales were made today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
Supreme Court Recessed.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 26 -
"he Supreme court recessed today un
ii December 10th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26
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WEATHER FORECAST.

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-26

The above photograph of the wo-
nian now On trial at Mineola, L. l ,
for the murder of her husband, was
taken as she walked from the jail to
the courthouse to attend the trial. She
IS Ole of tho most beautiful women
ever defendant in an American GRIM
illal trial.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
BE PATRIOTIC AND
PAY YOUR JUST TAX

In ALL ages as we'll as in it's his
tory, we find those who have made
their wealth under the protecting
wing OF the governments in which
they live, reluctant to come to the
aid CT .heir government i'm times OF
financial crisis, while others who
have had the same blessings conferr-
ed upon them are ever ready with
their time, opportunity and money to
stand by and abet the source from
which such blessings flow without
the least tremor or murmur.
Among those CT the latter class,
democracy, have through the wisdom
of wise investment accommodated
large fortunes, are now ready and
willing with their sons and money to
assist our government in forever
stamping from the world the seeds
of Prussian despo,ism that has be-
come a menace and threatens the
overthrow of all republican forms OF
government.
Among those Of wealth who stead
fastly stand by the government with
their blood as we'll as their wealth
are such men as John Wannemaker,
of Philadelphia ard Amos Pinchot,
who are anxious to aid the nation
by large tax ON their incomes for
war purposes, while many of our mil
lionaire packers are not only invest
ing largely in government bonds but
are sending their sons to the front
to fight their country's battles.
The remote west, not to be outdone
by the effete east, is magnificently
contributing its share in financing
the governments needs, and much
of the wealth heretofore taken from
these rock-ribbed hills in minerals
and oils are now flowing into gov
ernment. Golfers.
Many of those who have made, and
are still making millions of dollars
out of the war are slackers when 1t
Genes to bearing their, just share Of
the governments war debt, and are
averse to paying their just share In
the way of tax on their millions ac-
cumulated in war profits. These peo-
pie are unpatrfotic to a government
under whose fostering care their
wealth has been anna ssed and protect
ed, and are loud against paying their
government tax.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
MhoWra Tree Valuable.

Every traveller in India has seen the
mhOwra trees, which are plentiful in
all parts of the country. Soon after
the war began 1t was discovered that
the mhOwra was the best source for
acetone. which is the chief Ingredient
of cordite. Up to that time acetone
was extracted mainly from wood. corn
and starch. In England the British
admiralty erected great factory to
extract acetone from corn. Two Eng
lish scientists in Hyderabad discovered
that the flowers Of the mhowra con-
tained acetone In much larger quanti-
ties than any other vegetable SUBJ
stance, and large factories were imme-
diately established to supply the needs
Of the munition plants.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Scientific Feet.

The medical experts who examine
applicants for enlistment in the army
and militia declare that 90 per cent
of them are found to be wearing shoes
that cramp the feet. Eighty per cent
Of the Guardsmen who went to the
Mexican border shod as they were in
their daily life at home soon became
lame and unfit for active duty on that
account. Practically all the regular
soldiers there. because they wore army
shoes, were capable Of standing and
walking all day without pain or dis
comfort. Constant inspection and care
of the feet are now included among
the most strictly enforced duties Of
military service, and the army shoes
were devised to conform with this
necessity If an army Of
million soldiers is raised perhaps one
of the benefits thereby created will be
better feet and better, even II more
homely, shoes for the nation.-Cleve-
land Leader.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Population by Sex.

About half the probable population
Of the world has been enumerated
with the relation to sex. About 50.3
per cent male, 49.7 per cent female
Is the result Of this count. Only in
Europe, among continents, do the fe-
males outnumber the males, the pro-
portion being: Female, sos per cent !;
male, 49.4 per cent. In most parts Of
the world of which we have informa-
ton the reverse is true. The percent
age of males in British India is 500 !;
in the tributary states, 51.7; in Japan,
500. In the United States by the
last census there were 1O6 males to
100 females, the division of native, for
eign, ETC., being as follows: Native
white of native parentage, 1O4 males,
100 females; native white of foreign
parentage, 99.5 males. 100 females; {;
foreign white 1892 males, 100 females !;
negro, $50 males, 100 females; all
others, 1876 males, 100 females.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
MORE FOOD, FEWER FLOWERS
Under Present Conditions II 10 More
Sensible to Raise Potatoes Than +,
Peonies, II Is Urged.

It will be more sensible this year
to raise potatoes than peonies. The
worlds food reserves are low and will
be lower at the end of the year. Many
nations are now suffering for lack Of
food. There will be more In this class
year from now. The record prices
we have had to pay for the most neces-
sary foods the past winter should spur
every citizen to do his best to in
crease the food supply, writes Charl-
"Fewer flowers and more vegetables"
is good slogan of the hour. Back
yards should be utilized to the limit,
and few rows of vegetables would
not look out of place in the front yard
All towns and practically all Of the
smaller cities offer opportunities for
vegetable gardens. Even the larger
cities in their outskirts have vacant
lots which should be cleaned up and
cultivated. United States Commits
sioner of Education Claxton estimates
that there are from 100000 to 6,OOO,-
600 boys and girls between nine and
sixteen years of age who are on or
close to cultivable land. They could
not spend part of their vacation time
more proftably than in raising peas
and beans, corn and carrots, potatoes
and tomatoes.
American cities and towns may we'll
follow the example Of London. Paris,
Berlin and other European cities in
utilizing for gardens all vacant lots
and yards and every square foot Of
tillable soil.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
THURSDAY, MAY. s1st, 1917.
HELP KEEP
COUNTRY PROSPEROUS
(Public Forum)

The United States today Is the
most prosperous country in the world.
The United States today is in the
most prosperous condition it has ever
been in Its entire history!
Over four billion dollars was added
to the national wealth last year
alone. That means about $40 for
every man, woman and child in the
United States.
The United States is socn to put
seven billion dollars more into circu-
lation.
Every cent OF this seven billion dol
lars raised by this Liberty Loan"
stays right here in the United States
and every single, solitary penny will
be spent here at home in the United
States.
Spending that seven Billions means
more business for our factories; more
business fer our merchants; more
money to be paid our farmers, our
laborers. our mechanics, and our men
and women in every line of industry
and business.
1t all spells prospeity-suoh pros
penty as even exceeds our greatest
and most prosperous year of 1916.
The seven billion Liberty Bonds
spell Liberty" not cnly for the
United States but for the world
The danger confronting the United
States has to be met You all know
how we were forced to war.
The threatening menace to liber.
ty and civilization has to be wiped
out-and the United States is going
to do her bit.
We are living in the most moment.
Gus times since history began. DO
you realize IL?
Are net you proud to be an Ameri.
can citizen today and proud to be
able to do your share TO clean and
straighten things up?"
But there can he no "slackers. -
Everyone must do his share.
So how about E.? Are you gcine
TO do your bit" and buy "yohr
bcnd?"
Why. surely you are! So buy 'youi
bond" today.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

We are everywhere being urged
TO plant and conserve the food prod
uct, but of what avail is this unless
congress passes a law curling the
gamblers in food products and pre-
venting them from raising prices to
suit their convenience? Let congree
pass law empowering the president
or his official aids to set a reason
able profit on all food products from
the producer to the consumer. and
pass stringent measures for those
violating the same.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
BIRDMAN WAS ONE DAY LATE
carranxa General Didn't Get Up In
Time to Tell Filler Town Had Been
Captured Night Before.

Among Carranza's soldiers Is field
marshal who Is popular and efficient,
but who dislikes to get up in the morn
ing. Recently he gave orders to a
newly engaged American aviator to
proceed to u town some 40 miles dis
tant and lombard 1t. The aviator
obeyed orders and did "good job"
Highly elated with his perfect score,
he betook himself homeward, where
he safely arrived about nine o'clock,
says the New York Tribune.
An hour or so later an orderly ap-
peared at the hangar with a message
to report to headquarters. Upon ar
rival at the hotel General F., at the
breakfast table, asked what he had
done that morning. The airman re-
ported with some pride his 100 per
cent score and described the damage
he had done to the town of X. "Well,
that's too bad" replied General F. 81
should have told you've captured
that town last night"
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
THE kAIsER's PRAYER

Mein Gott will you be mein partner
Ycu don't know who l am.
| am de German Kaiser,
The Emperor Will-I-yam.
Ycu know l whipped dem Belgians,
Und nit bullets dem Russians
filled full,
Und I'll whip France und Italy,
Und blow up Johnny Bull.
Now all dem other nations
l don't give damn.
If you just be. my pardner
Und whip dat Uncle Sam.
You know got dem submarines,
All Europe knows dat well;
But dat Edison got a patent now
Vot blows dem all 10 hell.
Now Gott, If you will do this
Den you, will always love,
Und l will be emperor on earth,
Und you be emperor above.
But Gott If you refuse me this,
Tomorrow night at eleven
I'll call mein Zeppelins out,
Und declare war on heaven.
wouldn't ask this of you,
But it can be plainly seen,
Dat when Edison pushes dat button,
| / got no subma rines.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Tidy Linen Closet.

A linen closet that is tidy and neat
is delight not often met with. The
linen may be placed in neat piles
when the laundry comes home, but
when searching for particular sheet
or pillowcase or towel the pile is apt
to become disordered. If you will use
bands and tie each pile you will find
that the shelves will present much
better appearance. A band of linen
about ten inches long and about three
or four inches &ide is scalloped in
blue and the words "Sheets," "Pi1low-
cases" or whatever the article may be
are worked in cross-stitch. Tape
strings are attached to each end.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Great Britain's estimated wealth is
SS5,OOO,OOO 900 and has made three
great loans since the beginning of
the war, aggregating 100000. .OOO, 900.
Germany's wealth is estimated at $780,
OOO.O00,OOO, and has put out five leans
since the war began. aggregating
$11,75O,OOO,O00. The United States
estimated wealth is s220, 1000, 900 900,
with a population of over 100000 900,
and cur $1,000 100000 lean Of the
United States fer war purposes seems
small when compared with England
or Germanys wealth and population.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Taking No Chances.

Few things have suffered n bigger
smack from the desolating hand of
war than wood. At the present time
In England bundle Of firewood of
most delicate physique costs penny.
A watchman was discovered asleep
minus his wooden leg, when frienti-
ly wayfarer awoke him with the ex-
clamation:
"Tey, man, they've stolen your Leg"
The sleeper sat up and glowered.
"Did ye think" said he sarcasA
tically, "that wud gang tae sleep in
this locality wi onything aboot me
for burnin'7 The wife takes awa' ma
leg every nicht and brings 1t back 4
the mornin'."
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Just because we are at war is no
sign that we should give up heart
and imagine that the country is GO
is exactly the oppo site. Every dollar
now being loaned to foreign nations
is to be spent in The United States
fer Supplies. This will afford plenty
of money fer the farmer, the manu-
facturer, the artizan and the laborer.
and will make us prosperous coun-
try for many years to come.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

novel way fer lovers to assist
Is for the lady to paint the stars
and stripes upon her cheek. and ev.
cry time the lovesick swain kisses
the flag, let him drop a dollar into
her hand. In week or two she will
have enough money to buy 500
government bond that will draw three
and one-half per cent interest In a
year this will afford money enough
to buy nursing bottles fer their old
est child, providing 1t does not des.
troy too many in cutting its baby
teeth.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
In FireIess Cooker.

Many people who have fireless cook
ers have perhaps often thought of
baking potatoes in them. This can
easily be done, and they are just as
satisfactory as when baked In the
oven. Put the largest heater over tho
gas flame ahd arrange the potatoes
close together on this; let them stay
half an hour, turning occasionally I;
then put in the cooker and cover up,
and In another half hour they will b
done.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

While Colorado is planting every
vacant space to potatoes, let us not
forget that the tomato is not only a
fruit that can be utilized in many
ways, but is prolific in Colorado soil.
The tomato is fruit than can be
preserved in many ways and will add
much to the family larder for use
during the winter months. This fruit
can be successfully grown at an alti.
tude of 1000 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The man between 81 and 80 years
of age who fails to register next
Tuesday will be subject to six months
Imprisonment, and after his term of
Imprisonment expires, then do COM
pulsory service in the army.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Ellen Terry Is Seventy.

In calling public attention to the
fact that Miss Ellen Terry, long the
leading actress Of the English stage.
recently observed her SEVENTEEN birth
day anniversary. the London Clobs
says that Miss Terry would be enti-
tied to the highest eminence IL for no
other reason than because she never
mas attempted to conceal her age.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

VIM. Trebilcock and James Cody,
who went to Denver last week to
be examined for the army. failed to
pass the physical test. Mr.. Trebil-
cock is hopeful OF passing the civil
service examination and become a
carpenter to work where tradesmen
are needed in connection with the
war.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
Pounded Meat.

Pounded meat before cooking is an
old-fashioned method of making 6t
tender, but while it has the advan-
tage of breaking down the tough tis-
sues 1t has the disadvantage of being
likely to drive out the juices and with
them the flavor. very good way Of
escaping this difficulty is pounding
flour into the meat; this catches and
retains the juices.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

1t is said that plans are completed
for the transportation of the Perish
ing division of American soldiers to
Europe. The ships bearing them
should not only leave a secret port,
but should be heavily conveyed and
also be accompanied by a fleet of
aarplanes to project them from SUBJ
marines.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
AROUND THE WORLD

Holland has ten paper mills.
Norway supplies Holland with
paper pulp.
Argentina prohibits flour and
wheat expectation.
La Paz, Bolivia, is installing
garbage incinerator.
Pennsylvania coal production
will be cut by labor shortage.
British Columbia cities have a
total assessment Of $448,719,6O5.
Brazil is exporting rattan.
Supplies formerly came from
Straits Settlements.
Peru will give 25 government
scholarships to students in Lima
School Of Arts and Trades this
year.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The autccracy of Germany are
counting on indemnity at the end of
the war to replete their war chest.
Did 1t ever occur to these war lords
OF Prussia that they undoubtedly will
be called upon for indemnity to re-
store Belgium as 1t was PRIOR to their
invasion and destruction?
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

According to the Denver Post, May
or Speer and his government is re-
sponsible for the Green-Seay murder
OF last week, but then we know the
opinions.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Since the United States has de-
clared war against Germany. Carran.
"a and his people begin to think that
Uncle Sam is stronger power than
they ever dreamed him to be, and
are lool ing upon this nation with
more favor and less border raids.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

When this cruel war is ended the
United States should be entitled to
sit at the peace table. We are now
feeding the allied nations as we'll as
furnishing them the money, ships and
soldiers.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Not only have we plotters in this
country to resist the carrying out of
the conscHp;ion law. but those that
are discouraging the people In the
buying of government bonds. The
government should ether drive this
class efrcm the country or conscript
them into the army.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The destruction Of shipping by
German submarines continues to grow
less each week. Out Of the many
vessels entering and departing from
the submarine zcne last week cnAy
% we're sunk as compared with a to.
tai OF 80 lost the week before.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Next Tuesday will be army regis
ration day throughout the United
States for the registering of all males
regardless of nationality, between the
age of twenty-one and thirty years,
and from this number 100000 will be
selected as soldiers to help fight the
battles in Europe.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

According to newspaper reports,
the japanese navy is making threads
in the German submarine navy in the
Mediterranean. A few days ago they
captured fourteen U-bcats and des-
troyed three war ships.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Five of the central west and south
ern states were swept by tornados
last Saturday and Sunday, killing
several hundred people and wounding
many more, as well as destroying
millions of dollars worth of proper
ty.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

President Farrand of the Colorado
State University, has been granted a
to represent the Rockefeller founda-
ton in France as the head of a mis-
sion to save the people from tu-
berculosis scourge.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31
LUKE MclUkE SAYS

A married woman always wears a
sick smile when she says to bride.
81 hope you will be as happy as
am"
We all have two codes of living
one for ourselves and one fer the
other fellow.
Another reason why matrimony is
lottery is because marriage will
make one man and unmake another
If men had nobody to gamble with
but their wives, there wouldn't be
any gambling done.
Love is something that fixes fell
low SO he would rather hear his girl
chew gum than hear Caruso sing.
People are too apt to manufacture
grcaps to excite the sympathy Of their
friends.
Every woman can tell you that she
Is the only woman who never chased
a man.
| A boy can study grammar and
spelling for 10 years. And most of
the time he'll forget all he learned
about both 10 days after he quits
studying
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

If the United States and her allies
wish to check the food shortage, why
do they not blockade the ports of
the countries that are feeding the
German army?
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The first lirer TO leave Holland
FOR America since january 23rd, ar.
rived In New York harbor yesterday
with 1l9 Americans On beard, 72 of
whom were survivors of submarine
sinkfngs In the Norh sea.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The great query is. when will the
roads become passable enough to
ship the large quantities OF surplus
ore?
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Herman BRANDED came up from
Cripple Creek last Friday and will
do some work ON mines he owns in
the outlying districts.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The government has dropped the
war tax on chewing gum. as 1t was
discovered that she harmless cud of
gum furnished the interludes at pic.
ture shows.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The U. S. postoffice, bank, and
many Of the stores were closed yes.
terday In honor OF Decoration day.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

The dance given by the base ball
boys at Armory hall Saturday night
was largely attended. Haggerty's or
chessra Of Denver furnished the mus.
ic.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Mrs. o. L. Patterson will entertain
at bridge tomorrow afternoon at her
residence on Spring street.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

Every woman can tell you that she
is the only woman who never chased
a man.
Gilpin observer., 1917-05-31

We all have two codes of living
one for ourselves and one fer tn
other fellow.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1917-03-01
Take Care Of Farm Implements.

Every spring thousands of dol
lars are spent unnecessarily for
new machinery. Not thar II does
not pay to buy the latest aud best
machinery; for It does But 1t
does not pay to let The old ma.
chine stand out IN he weather to
rot and rust and then have to
buy new one Most farms
need more up 10 date implements
and most farms could have more
il the mp ements dlrp dy on
hand were taken care oi The
implement shed Is IL necess,tv,and
the higher implement prlc, s go,
the more essential II L..