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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
sy Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedfcrd'B ,ack-Draught.

McDuff, var suffered for several
years." says Mrs, J. B. Whitaker, o.
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to try
Thedford's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found it TO be the best family medi-
cine for young and old,
! keep Black Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel &
title bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Dfaught."
Thedfords Black-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
ate weak stonIaChs. ald digestion, re-
ieve indigestion colo, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant Use for more
han 70 years, aud has benefited more
than million peoria.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Drauglt. Price only 25c. Get a
package To-day. N. c. I2a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
AN OLD RECIPE
TO DARKEN HAIR
Common Garden Sage and Sulphur
Makes Streaked, Faded or Gray
Hair Dark and Youthful at
Once.

Almost every one knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
cd, brings back the natural color and
lUstre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray. Years ago the only way to
get this mixture was to make it at
home, which is mussy and trouble
some.
Nowadays we simply ask st any drug
store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compounw." You will get large bot
tie of this old time recipe improved
by other ingredients for about so cents.
Everybody uses this preparation nov,
because no one can possibly tell that
you darkened your hair, as it does it
so naturally and evenly. You dampen
a sponge or soft brush with it and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; by morn
ing the gray hair disappears, and af-
ter another application or two your
hair becomes beautifully dark, thick
and glossy, and you look years youn-
ger. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is delightful toilet requisite. It
is not intended for the cure, mitigation
or prevention Of disease. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
he is a "likker-hed."

he is "likker-hed"
If he contends for what he thinks
is right, and his ideas don't happen
to coincide with the opinions Of those
in high places, he is denounced for
showing disrespect 10 constituted au-
thority.
If he doesn't have anything to SAY
on his editorial page, the other papers
I won't exchange with him.
If he proposes public movements,
somebody on the outskirts casually
suggests that the editor is after some
graft
If he endorses one man for public
office, he makes all the other candi-
dates mad.
If he doesn't endorse anybody, he is
told he hasn't any backbone.
If he doesn't pay his bills when they
are presented, his credit rating goes
down to zero in five minutes. If he
tries to collect the money owing to
him, he is told to come back next
week.
If he stops the paper of subscriber
who owes for five years he makes
an enemy If he doesn't stop it he
loses that much paper every week.
If ST Perkins comes to town to sell
two and half dozen eggs, and the
paper doesn't say that Mr.. Perkins
made flying business trip" to the
city last week, the editor is charged
with being stuck up"
If the town needs improvements and
the editor says so, he makes the big
taxpayers mad. If he sleeps over the
subject his other subscribers say he
is afraid to tell the truth.
If he doesn't charge less for JOB
printing than the out-of-town printer,
he loses the order; if he does he fail
to make any profit
If he calls names, he is liable to get
all beat up. If he doesn't, they say he
is a coward.
If he lives at all, he is lucky. If he
dies, they say it served him right.
Gee, it's great to be an editor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
HOUSE KILLS ALL
REFERENDUM MOVES

ATLANTA, Ca, March 28.Efforts by
the anti-prohibition interests to make
the bone dry law the subject of a
political campaign by referring it to
vote of the people were put to rout
in the house of representatives yes
terday afternoon when two proposals
OF this character were voted down.
There was first proposed an amend
ment to refer the bill to vote of the
people at a specia! election to De
held on the third Wednesday in June,
which was introduced by Representa-
tive Elders, of Tattnall county. The
house killed this amendment by vote
Of 81 to "A.
Then there was offered an amend
trent by Representative Harr 5 OF
Washington, which proposed peculiar
form of referendum. His plan was
for the bill when passed to become a
law; for the law to be voted on b..
tie people at special election the
third Wednesday in June; then if a
majority of the voters should rahfy
the law it would continue in effect;
whereas if a majority should vote
against it, the law would become a
dead letter and the present prohibition
laws would again become effective.
This amendment was killed by vote
of SO to Sc
Debate on these two proposed
amendments occupied all of the after
noon session of the house. The prohi-
b;tion leaders denounced the referen-
dunn proposal as a scheme by the IL
quor interests to bring on popular
election and flood the state with cor
ruptio nmoney; while the anti-prohib1-
ton speakers characterized the bone
dry bill as a ruthless and unconstitu-
tional invasion of personal rights.
When the amendments had been kill
ed the house adopted the caption Of the
bill as amended by the temperance
committee, then adopted the report OF
the committee which was favorable to
the passage of the bill. This brought
the bill down to the final debate. Lead
ers of the opposing sides agreed that
instead of debating it for six hours,
as fixed several days ago, it would be
debated only one hour and twenty min
utes on each side, which was expect
ed to bring final vote on the bill at
the morning session Wednesday.
In all probability the bill will have
passed and been approved by the gov
ernor by noon of next Saturday, at
which time it will become Immediately
effective
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
IT'S GREAT TO BE
A COUNTRY EDITOR

From Swainsboro ForeSt-Blade.)
An editor is naturally up against it
If he publishes cigarette advertise
ments, he is accused of debauaching
the youth of the land.
If he says he doesn't like coca-cola,
he is liable to lose an advertising con-
tract. If he says it is a fine drink
he is suspected of being subsidized
If he denounces liquor and advo-
Gates prohibition, people say he is a
fanatic and reformer. If he keeps
silent on the subject. they say he is
afraid to talk out, and intimate that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
MISSIONARY AND JAP FIGHT
OVER DIVINITY OF CHRIST

TOXIC, March 2S.-The Rev. J. NJ.
McCaleb. an American missionary from
Boston, is in the midst of a quarrel
with his japanese students here today
over the divinity of Christ
When one OF the students declared
that Jimmu Tenno, Japan's first en-
peror, was even greater than Jesus
Christ. DR. McCaleb took issue with
him.
The students angered, passed a RESP
luton, demanding that the missionary
leave the country
Dr.. McCaleb, who came here rs
years ago, and operates independently
o. any mission, refused to go; and al
SO objected to the students raising the
rational flag over the school on Kig-
ensetsu Day. explaining that it con
tanned the element of ancestor wor-
ship.
without my consent" said DR.. No
Caleb today, the students went ahead
aid raised the Rising Sun. One stu
dent openly told me the occasion was
not only ancestor worship, but that
timmu TennO, who is supposed to have
aecended the throne SIC years before
Christ, was even greater than Christ.
This put me, Christian, in a very
embarrassing position, and l took is
sue with him. The government is back
NE, an / stand pat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
The STANDARD
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In stock Five Thousand Dollars OF
New Spring Cotton Goods. All bought
and paid for, delivered during the pas:
four months, before the last advance in
costs. The Standard is prepared 10
protect the public against ExOrbitant
Prices for Spring Fabrics.
The public can depend upon us that
&c long as the present stock lasts ous
prices will not be advanced. Cotton
goods have been going up for two ye-
ars. Today the market is up nearly
800 46r cent according to grades.
We have never advertised a selling
proposition upon an alarm of higher
prices; it is our business, in the inter
est of our customers, always to bend
our efforts toward securing lower
prices.
But in the face of present cOndi-
Gons it is cur judgement, in the in
terest of our customers, that now
Is the time to buy your Spring
Goods. As long as we hold this
stock and other goods contracted
fOr last year, cur prices won't go
mp another cent
You can buy safely here, you can
buy without overcharge, you can buJ
your whole Spring and Summer supply
now-and it will be wise to do so y
WISE
No prices are quoted today, but We
bave arranged several tables of spec
saIs: there are goods on. some of. these
tables for the whole family and every
price is lower than they will be again
this year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

There is a saving that it is the "lit
tie foxes that spoil the vines" that Is.
the little annovances that eat into the
raw Of existence With truth we may
add that in as great a measure the lit
tie courtesies help to build character
and increase the joys of living.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
Want Advertisements

Figure your own want ad. Minimum
charge is PIC. For insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
weeks, three-sOurths of cent per
word. Fer insertions of more than
four weeks, One-half cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
$307,449.09
Total
STATE OF GEORGIA,
Sumter County.

= u T II Ut NIIIOINUI-AI
Sumter County.
Before me came R. E. McNulty, cash
Ter Of Commercial City Bank, who be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con-
dition, as shown by the books of file IN
said bank. R. e. M'NULTY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of March, 1917.
JOHN d. MATHIS.
n. P, S. Co., Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

II you want strong, healthy chicks
feed them on Conkey's Buttermilk
Starting Feed. See our window. Plant
ers Seed Company. 27-tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
TRYING TO RE-INSTATE
PROHIBITION COMMISSIONER

. ATLANTA, Ga, March 28.-Will the
legislature put the prohibition COM
missioner back in the bone-dry bill at
the urgent request of Governor Harris,
who regards this as the most important
feature of the bill7~or will it insist on
striking out the commissioner?
The governor. who drew the bill at
ter a most careful and thorough study
OF the prohibition situation, declared
yesterday that he would rather have
the present prohibition laws with q
prohibition commissioner than the
bone-dry law without commissioner.
The governor has made up his mind
that the only means of securing uni
form enforcement of the prohibition
laws throughout the state is to have
an official charged with general super
vision over their enforcement, and
clothed with authority to secure evil
dence and institute prosecutions in any
county.
TO leave out the prohibition commits
sioner is practically to return to local
option, declared the governor yester-
day, for it means that the prohibition
laws will be enforced in counties where
sentiment demands its enforcement,
while in counties where sentiment con-
tones violation of the laws they VIII
not be enforced
Changes have been made in the bill
= The house which make it necessary
to send the bill to a conference CON-
nittee from the house and senate, and
it is probable that an effort will he
made in the conference to restore the
prohibition commissioner with the full
towers vested in him by the provisions
Of the bill, as drawn by the gov
ornor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

]. e. Johnson returned home Tues
CAV night from a business visit to
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Ferguson, OF
DeSoto. were visitors in Americas
Tuesday, coming on a shopping expedi-
EiOn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
PERSONAL

WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Expert
service and reasonable charges. R. S.
Broadhurst Jeweler. 10 Lamar St,
directly in front Of postoffice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Pauline Frederick is the feature At
traction at the Alcazar in "SlaVe Mar
49, Sec If sure 28-it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

NJ. S. Childers, who is engaged in
farming near Smithville, came up We'd
nesday to spend a few hours in the
city. He reports his cotton is already
we'll out of the ground and growing
nicely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Claude Schneider came down from
Macon Tuesday night and spent fe"
hours in the city Wednesday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

|. w. Griffin left Wednesday for
brief trip to Albany and Moultrie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

u. f. Lockwood, the well known Col
umbus architect, was in Amerlcus On
business Wednesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

]. w. McCorkle, a prominent Schley
county farmer, was in the city Wednes
Gay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Miss Lula Hay has returned from a
visit to Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
Liabilities.

Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in .....$ 5O,OOO.00
surplus fund ........... 12,5OO.0O
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses, interest and
taxes paid ............ 1892
Individual deposits, subject
to check. ................. 151,758.O9
Time certificates ........ 17,421,3O
Bills payable, including time
certificates representing
borrowed money ..... 100000
Total -----------.----......$ 3O7. AS. %
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

w. A. Jones, of Smithville, was In
tie city Wednesday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Ladies interested in the superiority
of the SPIRELLA CORSET call Cors-
etiere at 651. 28-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Mrs. H. E. Hurley, of Columbus. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. Stew
art, who is recovering from an opera
ton at the Americas and Sumter coun-
tv hospital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

J. C. Brown, of Leslie, was in the
city Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

For Tomato Plants, Cabbage Plants
Flower Seed, Bulbs, onion Sets anu
Garden seed phone the PLANTERS
SEED COMPANY-the only exclusive
- ,,onso in Americus 27-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
Statement of the Condition of The
COMMERCIAL CITY BANK,
located at Americas, Ca. at the Close
of Business, March goth, 1917.
Resources.


Time loans ......... .$161 ,48O.65
Overdrafts (unsecured) go. 2,1S9.77
Furniture and fixtures 49,. 2,S270O
ether real estate ........ 2O,371.48
Due from banks and bank
ers in this state ......... 27775.44
Due from banks and bank
ers in other states 49,. S,S98.45
Currency .....$8,159.00
Gold .......... 475.00
Silver, nickels,
etc. ........... 1,966.34
Cash items ...... 2,436.18
Demand loans and
advances on cot
ton .......... 71,469.7S- 84.506.39
Total Observation-Disclosures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

FOR SALE-Baby Maxwell in GOOD
condition, cheap. ]. D. Hooks Motor
Co. 2S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

The largest and prettiest line OIL
Sterling Silver ever ShoWR in our
town. =. A. Daniels,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Charlie Underwood left Wednesday
for Macon, being accompanied by threa
advertising men connected with the
Robinson circus. He states he will
join the advertising car later and go
with it on a thirty weeks tour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Arriving daily shipments of Hats Of
latest models and most attractive
STYLES. Call and see them. Misses Hay
3 huffman 21-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Iohn 6. Williams, of Smithville, WAS
I'm the city Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Brown Hodges, a former citizen OF
Sumter county, but now residing ~
I,matflla. Fla. was in Americas Tues
day looking after business interests
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Many friends of Jap Pinkston will
be interested in knowing that he was
today removed from the Americas
Hospital to his home on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

J. w. Jones, of Bowling Green, Ky
IS in the city for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Mrs c. L. Peacock. of Rocky Ford
Ga, is the guest of parents, Mr.. anu
Mrs. C. M. Bragg, for several days,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Willie Harper returned last night
after spending several days with re-
atives at Lawrenceville, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Craig's Honey Bread and Cakes re-
eeiYed daily. Horace Lowe. S7-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Mrs. Rene Horne and MRS. H. A. {.
Bagley left Wednesday afternoon for
Pelham and Camilla, where they go to
visit relatives for few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
Local News Items
4+++++++++ +++++++++++ =

~ y = y y y y y y = y = y
Have your eyes examined and glasses
fitted by ThOs. l.. Bell. Optician.
Miss Lula Hay has returned from a
visit to Florida.
]. e. Johnson returned home Tues
Gay night from a business visit to
Atlanta.
II you want strong, healthy chicks
feed them on Conkey's Buttermilk
Starting Feed. See our window. Plant
ers Seed Company. 27-tt
NJ S. Childers, who is engaged in
farming near Smithville, came up We'd
resday to spend a few hours in the
city. He reports his cotton is already
we'll out of the ground and growing
nicely.
|. w. Griffin left Wednesday for a
brief trip to Albany and Moultrie.
Ladies interested in the superiority
Of the SPIRELLA CORSET call Cors-
etiere at 651. 28-lt
Charlie Underwood left Wednesday
for Macon, being accompanied by three
advertising men connected with the
Robinson circus. He states he will
join the advertising car later and go
with it on a thirty weeks tour.
Mrs. Lynn Fort arrived Wednesday
afternoon from Atlanta, and will be
the delightful guest of Mrs. c. o.
Niles. at her home on College street,
during a visit here.
Pauline Frederick is the feature at
traction at the Alcazar in "Slave Mar
ket." See it sure. 28-lt
Robert L. King, of Preston, was IN
Americus Wednesday, en- route to Al
lanta, where he goes for a few days on
a business mission.
]. w Jones, of Bowling Green, Ky,
IS in the city for a few days.
J. C. Brown, of Leslie, was in the
city Wednesday.
J. w. McCorkle, prominent Schley
county farmer, was in the city Wednes-
Gay.
Mrs. H. e. Hurley, of Columbus. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. Stew
art, who is recovering from an opera
ton at the Americas and Sumter coun-
tv hospital.
Crawford Wheatley has returned
from Atlanta after attending the extra
session of the Georgia legislature as
one of the representative from Sumter
county.
J. A. Pinkston Jr., who has been Sc
riously i'll at the Americas and Sum
ter county hospital, has so far recoY-
cred as to be able to be removed to mis-
! home on Taylor street.
! Willie Harper returned last might
after spending several days with re-
atives at Lawrenceville, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Mrs. Lynn Fort arrived Wednesday
afternoon from Atlanta, and will be
the delightful guest of Mrs. C. 0
Niles. at her home on College street
during visit here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Crawford Wheatley has returned
from Atlanta after attending the extra
session of the Georgia legislature as
one of the representatives from Sumter
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Robert L. King, of Preston, was IN
Americus Wednesday, en- route to Al
lanta, where he goes for few days on
a business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Pauline Frederick is the feature at
traction at the Alcazar in slave Mar
ket" See it sure. ISL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MONEY TO LEND at sc interest on
desirable residences in Americas, Ga.
Ii. 0. Jones. 1S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

DeSotO. were visitors III AmeElcuS
Tuesday, coming on a shopping expedl-
ton
Brown Hodges, a former citizen OF
Sumter county, but now residing ~
TmatilIa. Fla, was in Americas Tues
day looking after business interests
here.
For Tomato Plants, Cabbage Plants
Flower seed, Bulbs, onion Sets and
Garden seed, phone the PLANTERS
SEED COMPANY-the only exclusive
- ,,onso in Americas. 27-tf
T r. Lockwood, the well known Col
umbus architect, was in Americas on
business Wednesday.
W. A. Jones, of Smithville, was IN
tie city Wednesday.
Pauline FREDERICK Is Ci'0 L0o'ui0
traction at the Alcazar in slave Mar
ket" See it sure z8-it
----,--
Claude Schneider came down from
macon IueSuay nisll' anu %
houIs IN the Guy "0uiio'''
Joilh . "iiii''Aii-'' "a '''--' 80
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

]. A. Pinkston Jr, who has been Sc
riously i'll at the Americas and Sum-
ter county hospital, has so far recov-
cred as to be able to be removed to mis-
home on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-28

Have your eyes examined and glasses
fitted by ThOs. l.. Bell. Optician.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-11-29

developing
SWELL that's married.
Her
class The strap-hanger spnseshp
My lucky
Il like that suit years
do do a
The but
she owned Possibly a
My have head
SELF
pills. but she dice sudden They
laid her
Which just to show dear
come is while
ona rewards generally
and once in while in a thread of a
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-11-29

the Wndow sang cheery throughout morning. the fight m m
been terrific Does skull small
and he gashed about the with which Ms
defended herself The several places on her ann
where she tried to ward off blows Dole razor
AS he dying Dole consists only ~
words but explains the police to the murder
suicide Dole the who relatives saw had srns
Jealousy. The
en- is the
There is also address that Of the ALLEGED
wrecker Charles Dole the
Mrs Dole for considerable period and that
thought of Staying the
mother.