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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-06-07
NEWS AMONG
SCAND|NAv|ANS
Interesting Items From Far
and Near About People
From the North.


Julius Bennicke, Danish
business man, is making his
eleventh annual visit to the
United States. At present he is
in Oregon.
Jeweler and Mrs. Peter w.
Stuhr, we'll known Norwegians
in Chicago, celebrated their sill
yer wedding last week. Aside
from numerous gifts, they re-
ceived forty kilograms.
In her home in Center City,
Mimi, Mrs. Martha Christina
Agren has died, more than 78
years old. She was born in
Skogsholm, Krononbergs l@n,
Sweden, and had been in Ameri-
ca 49 years.
The other day monument,
subscribed for by Danes, was un-
veiled on the grave of Theodor
Elberg, one of the pioneer DAN
ish singers in this country. The
ceremony took place in Chicago,
where Elberg died a few years
ago.
Lauritz Thoen, 1880 Kenmore
avenue, Sheridan Park, Ill.,, died
last week aged SO years. He was
born in MEDIUM, Norway, and had
been in Chicago for more than
63 years. During a greater part
of his life he was politically &C.
tive in Cook county, Ill.
Few consider a transfer to
Sing Sing prison a promotion,
but Frank o. Olson in James
town, N. Y, popular James
town, N. Y, Swede, thinks it all
right to enter the penitentiary.
He has been appointed industri-
al agent at Sing Sing and gets
$500 a year.
Last Sunday, Rev. J. Chr.
Pedersen in Dannebrog, Nebr.,
celebrated the twenty-fifth an
niversary of his accepting charge
of the Danish Lutheran church
in that town. Pastor Pedersen is
said to hold the record for con-
tinuous service in one congrega-
ton among the Scandinavians of
America.
This week the Norwegian
Lutherans of America assemble
in St. Paul, Minn., for the pur-
pose Of consolidating their three
synods, embracing nearly half a
million members. 1t is expected
that fourteen thousand people
will attend the meetings, and
Saturday night of this week a
giant choir of 1000 voices will
sing a Reformation Cantata."
The Swedish language is being
taught in the high schools of
only two states in this country,
viz, Minnesota and Illinois, 4
schools in the latter state having
included this language in their
curriculum: $50 students take
advantage of the opportunity.
In Minnesota, S99 students study
Swedish language and literature
in 20 high schools.
The Constitutional Day of
Denmark June 81 was cele-
brated in Chicago last Sunday at
great national festival at
tended by thousands of Danes
and Americans. The day was
less pronouncedly Danish than
has hitherto been the case. and
emphasis was laid on the fact
that the Chicago Danes are
Americans first, last and all the
time-especially during these
critical times.
It is interesting to note the
foothold which the Norwegian
language has gained in Ameri-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-06-07

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
WILL EXPLAIN RURAL
CREDITS LEGISLATION

On Saturday afternoon at 2:39
o'clock, a meeting of farmers will be
held at the Sumter county courthouse
il. this city. at which time Congress
man Charles R. Crisp will deliver an
address, explanatory of the new rural
credits law.
The movement now under way to or
eanize a National Farm Loan associa-
ton in Sumter county, and in which a
large number of farmers have become
interested. is gaining considerable
headway, and Congressman Crisp's ad-
dress will afford every prospective
member of such organization a thor
orgh knowledge of the workings of the
law.
Information has been received here
from Washington, D. c.. that the loans
made under the provisions of the ru-
raj credits law will draw interest at
the rate of 3 per cent.
The rural credits statute has arous-
ed much interest throughout the coun-
fry and the meeting on Saturday after
noon is expected to attract farmers
from all sections OF Sumter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
D.EPO5EO HOUSE:
AID FOR
THE NEW RUSSIA

LONDON, March 22.-The re-organi-
zation of the Russian government con
t;nues to be effected rapidly, and with
out disturbances, with quiet reported
at Petrograd, Moscow and other i'm
portant points. The army continues
its allegiance to the new order OF
authority.
All the members of the former Ro-
manoff dynasty today placed them
selves at the disposition of the provis-
ional government, states a Petrograd
news dispatch, but it is not believed
Prince Lvoff will avail himself of the
opportunity to place any of the former
imperial officials in places of author
ity at this time.
Grand Duke Cyril, has submitted
Lis resignation as commander-in-chiei
Of naval guards and the Lvoff min
istry accepted it at once. Gen. Brusil-
off, it is anticipated, will be placed IN
command of all the Russian armies 81
the front
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
.METHOD|STS To
MAKE CAMPAIGN
HERE NEXT WEEK

The campaign to raise $1,000 to Ii
uidate the outstanding Indebtedness
against the Lee Street Methodist
church will be staged on Monday ana
Tuesday afternoons of the coming
week, according to a decision made
last night by the committee in charge
of the event >
Subcommittee will be named to
conduct the canvassing operatians and
every Methodist in Americus will be
called on to do his share toward wip-
ing out the last vestige of debt that
now hangs over the Lee Street church.
Letters are being sent out by tho
general committee and every detail of
the campaign will receive careful at
tention so that nothing may interfere
with the success of the plan.
The Lee street Methodist church,
which is counted as one of the most
beautiful edifices of it's kind in south
Georgia, was erected at a cost of $12,-
GOO, of which $1,000 has already been
paid. although the structure ras only
been used for services since late in
the fall of 1916 1t is desired, how
ever, to free the church from all debt,
and the coming campaign is designed
with that end in view.
The new church was built by the
First Methodist church as the parent
organization, the Methodists of this
city taking it upon themselves to con-
struct the edifce and by organizing the
rev church, to broaden the scope oil
the work in Americus.
It is pointed out that the members
Of the First church are responsible foF
the Lee Street church, no less than
the membesr of the latter, in view o.
the obligation assumed at the time 1t
was decided to erect the new editce.
Hence the committee in charge feels
no hesitancy in calling upon every
Methodist in Americus to assist in the
task of raising the debt of $4,000 which
still remains.
John Sheffield, at meeting of the
stewards of the First Methodist and
Lee Street churches, announced that
he would pick ten names from the
church roll and guarantee to raise ST.
800 from those members, leaving only
$500 to be secured through a general
canvass.
The committee in charge OF the cam
paign consists of Messrs. T. M. Fur
low, H. NJ. Stokes, A. D. Gatewood and
Stephen Pace.
Additional information concerning
the campaign will be given in the
Times-Recorder from day to day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
STILL GRINDING ON
THE STATE CASES

The criminal calendar is still under.
consideration in the City court, sew
eral cases having been disposed of to-
day.
Tom Hunter, charged with gaming
was acquitted this morning, while
Frank Moss and Jim Boone, who en-.
tered pleas of guilty to charges Ct
carrying a pistol without license
we're sentenced to serve 8 months OF
the chaingang or pay fines of $50 IL
lieu thereof
James Dowdell, charged with sim
pie larceny, is being tried this after
roon.
Criminal cases sufficient in num-
ber to keep the court busy during the
remainder of this week have been set
for trial, although the illness of one
or two of the attorneys interested in
these actions may necessitate their
continuance until the next term tf
the city court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
HIGH SEABOARD OFFICIAL
A VISITOR IN AMERICUS

w. l. Stanley, first assistant to the
president of the Seaboard Air Line
railroad, was a visitor in Americus to-
day, and while here was a guest in the
home of Guthrie Allison, on Col
lege street. He came here while max
ing a trip over the Alabama division OF
the Seaboard, travelling in a private
car. and expressed himself as well
pleased with business conditions in
Americus.
Prior to assuming his present du-
ties Mr.. Stanley was general claim
agent of the Seaboard, being promot
ed in recognition of services rendered
in that position. He is well known and
popular among both officials and en-
ployees of the hoad, and is in charge
OF the department of Public Rela-
tions," recently established in an en-
deavor to bring about closer relations
between the railroad, its patrons and
the general public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
TWO BAPT|sTS Of
WIDE FAME ARE
At BIBLE SCHOOL

Two of the foremost leaders among
Baptists will speak at the First Bap-
tist church tonight and tomorrow
night. at 1880 p. m. All the people in
Americus are invited to hear them.
Tonight, the orator of the evening
will be DR.. w. L. Pickard, president
of Mercer University He is an ora
tor of the first water, having been paa>
tor of some of the greatest churches
North and South-a speaker who never
disappoints, the Americus people are
fortunate in having an opportunity
to head this distinguished visitor. Ev-
erybody is invited and welcome.
Tomorrow night another treat is in
store for those who attend the meet
ings at the First Baptist church, the
speaker will be Mr.. ]. T. Henderson
Of Knoxville, Tenn, who is the gen
eral secretary of the Baptist Laymen'
Movement. Mr.. Henderson is one OF
the biggest men in Baptist ranks, a
mans man, and forceful speaker
with masterful message.
The Baptist doors are thrown wide
open for these two addresses, and
everybody is invited A good deal o.
the work done this week in the School
for Preachers and Church Workers has
been technical and of interest only to
those enrolled as students. But the
addresses tonight and tomorrow night
are of general interest to all. hence the
Baptists are offering to share them
with all who will come.
Remember the hour, 1880 p. m. to-
night and tomorrow night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22

The national guardsmen of the Sec
ond Georgia regiment are due to
leave FL Paso, Tex. tonight, reaching
Macon on Tuesday, according to the
latest information reaching this city
from Camp Cotton, where the troops
have been held in camp for many
months past
Lieut. Edwin Murray, son of DR.. E
l. Murray, of this city, wired his par
ents last night that the Georgia boys
were packing UP their kits preparatory
to entraining for home on Thursday
right. Press dispatches also indicate
that the troop movement to Macon
will begin tonight and arrangements
are being made for the quartering OF
the soldiers at Camp Harris once
more.
The Americus Light Infantry which
constitutes one of the units of the
Second Georgia, and which is compris-
ed of about Is boys from Americus and
Sumter county, will be welcomed on
its arrival at Macon by a large con
tingent of citizens from this city, whC
are planning to be on hand when the
troop trains arrive in the Central City
Many suggestions have been made
looking toward a general celebration
to be held in Americus in honor of the
return of the Americas Light Infantry
but as yet nothing definite has devel-
oped. 1t is expected, however, some
kind of a public demonstration and
welcome will be extended when the
Company / boys get back to town.
Barring any unforeseen delay, the
soldier boys will be back in camp al
Macon on Tuesday of next week, and a
general exodus of Americus citizens
to the Central City is anticipated in
order to greet the Company l mem
hers on their return from the Mexican
border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
Cites law of Military Necessity.

BERLIN, March 22.-Major Moraht
military writer in the Lokal Anzeiger
calls the German retreat on the west
ern front a success and outlines re
suits attained in shortening the line
thus saving men and forcing the En-
tente to move up heavy guns. He adds
the Entente may reproach the Germans
for doing there what the Russians did
in Poland, but says the law of German
defensive warfare is to do whatever
military necessity requires, and that
France should blame England for the
damage inflicted upon the evacuat ed
territory.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
WANT To DIVIDE
SENTIMENT HERE
Would Have To
Give Up U-Boat
Warfare

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 22.-
Wilson administration officials heard
today a neutral European nation is
contemplating an offer of mediation in
tie effort to prevent war between the
United States and Germany. They
frankly regard it, however, as another
effort backed by Germany to divide
sentiment in congress and embarraass
President Wilson, and it was declared
authoritatively that no proposals OF
mediation, or for discussion of the
points in dispute, will be entertained
by this government, unless Germany
first abandons it's campaign of ruth
less submarine operations. Mean
while American naval officials con-
tinue carrying forward every prepara-
tion for eventualities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
NEUTRAL EUROPENAY
OFFER MEDITATION'S
OFFICE FOR THE j. 5.
FRENCH GET 1853
SQUARE NILES IN
GREAT RETREAT

NEW YORK, March 22.-(Compiled
| by the Associated Press from European
cables during the day)-The French
war office announced today that The
Germans made strong resistance dur-
| ing last night between the Somme and
| Aisne rivers. but that after spirited
fighting north of Tegnier, the French
forced the Germans out of several
strong positions,
AS a result of last nights operations
French troops occupied a number OF
cillages, and much additional terri
tory evacuated by the enemy. Eight
hundred and fifty-three square miles
of French territory, it is announced
have already been liberated as result
of operations begun recently.
The German official statement re-
ports spirited fighting in the sector
over which the German have been re-
tiring, but mentions no additional
evacuation of territory. French attacks
Oh the north bank of the Aisne were
repulsed.
French forces are in contact with
the main army and what may prove the
initial stage of the greatest battle III
the history of the world has opened be-
fore LeFere. Berlin press dispatches
say both sides are using artillery, and
this statement is taken to indicate a
real battle in open territory is in
progress. 1t also confirms previous
assertions that Hindenburg, having
found it impossible to break through
the Entente western line determined to
withdraw his own forces until the al
lies, following the retreat were brought
into the open, and then give battle.
The Berlin war Office announces the
revival of activity on the Rumanian
front, where several Russian trenches
were captured, together with numer-
Gus prisoners.
The beginning of renewed activities
on the Russian front is also indicated
by the Russian statement which de-
scribes fighting there which may prove
the opening of a big German offensive
movement. The Petrograd statement
says southeast of Riga the Germans
gained considerable ground, but later
were driven out, while the Berlin an
nouncement refers to these activiti IS
as "a raid in force"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
No Discord. saws Kerensky.

PETROGRAD. March ga F. Ker-
ensky the new minister of justice in
the Lvoff government, in an inter
view given the Associated Press early
today, decried all run1ors of discorj
existing between workingmen soldiers
and the new government. He is mem
Der of the radical workingmen's party
and said his appointment was the best
pledge of harmony among all factions.
among the reforms to be inaugurated,
Kerensky states, is the abolishment OF
capital punishment within the en-
pire.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
AMER|CUS HIGH
DEBATERS WILL
MEET ON FRIDAY

On Friday evening at o'clock N
the auditorium of the Americus High
school, Henry Allen and George Lump
kin, of the third year class of the
high school will meet representatives
OF the Cuthbert High school in joint
debate on the question: Resolved,
That Georgia should adopt constitu-
tional amendments fixing mill taxes for
both state and county for school pur-
poses, as expressed in the Persons
bills" Messrs. Allen and Lumpkin
will champion the affirmative, and
while nothing is known here as to the
strength of the Cuthbert boys who
will debate for the negative, it is well
known in local school circles that the
representatives OF the Americus High
will put up a strong fight.
Henry Allen has been interested in
the forensic practice for two years,
and at the commencement debate last
year, he easily won second place, first
honors going TO Frank Harold, Jr,
who is now winning laurels for him
self at the University of Georgia. Al
len has a good speech and his delivery
is excellent. Lumpkin has a strong
speech. and his earnest manner in de
livery will impress the judges.
The judges selected for the occasion
are Supt. Manning C Austin, of Nal
shallville: Supt J. T. Lowe, of Monte
z,ma. and Prof. Thos. J. Barrett, CT
Plains. Under the rules governing
these contests. all the judges must be
non-residents of the towns in which
tie debates are held.
Messrs. Henry Clay and Wilbur Gid
dings, the Americus negative team
will go to Fitzgerald to meet the af-
frmative of that school, Both are
strong debaters.
The school winning the debates viii
come to the district meet in Ameri-
Gus with five points to its credit.
Admission to the debate is free anc
il is hoped the home people will come
cut to hear the discussion of an in
portant G. 4stsoH-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
WILL HOLD CAUCUS
PRIOR To SESSION

kilograms received yesterday b.
Congressman Charles r. Crisp from
Claude Kitchen. Of North Carolina,
democratic leader of the house of
representatives, and Speaker Champ
Clark, indicate that the general caucus
of the democratic members of the
lower house of congress will be held
on March 80, three days before the
extraordinary session opens on Mon
day, April End.
Congressman Kitchens telegram
stated that the Ways and Means COM
mittee, of which Congressman Crisp is
a member will meet for special bust
hess March 2Sth, at which time it is
expected that plans for the organiza-
tion of the house by the democrats will
be discussed, and some decision arrir-
ed at as to the best methods to be
used.
The urgency of the occasion is
stressed in the messages from Speaker
Clark and Congressman Kitchen, and
as the kilograms received by Con
gressman Crisp are similar to those
sent out to the other national law
makers. it is expected that practically
every member of congress will be in
his seat on the opening day of the
session.
Congressman and Mrs. Crisp will
leave Americus for Washington, D. c.,
on Monday, March 26th.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
ARGUED CASE BEFORE
STATE SUPREME COURT

L. j. Blalock has returned to
Americus after having spent few
days in Atlanta, where he appeared
before the supreme court to deliver an
argument in the case of the state vs..
Richard Drane. This case was appeal
ed from the superior court of Lee
county, where Mr. Blalock acted as
solicitor general pro TEN. at the No.
yember term in 1916. Drane is chars-
ed with murder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
RE KIND TO YOUR CHICKENS
If YOU WANT LOTS OF EGGS

ATLANTA, Ga. March 22.-Be kind
to your chickens if you want them to
lay lots of eggs, declares an Atlanta
poultTyman who claims to have de-
monstrated the truth of his theory. a
pen of hens attended by cheerful
darzey outstripped another pen of the
same breed of hens looked after by a
darkey who always had crouch. Both
lens of hens were fed on the same
food and were the same age and all
other surrounding conditions were
the same.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
SATURDAY LAST DAY To
GET GRAND OPERA TICKETS

ATLANTA, Ga, March 22.-The sale
of season tickets to Metropolitan
Grand Opera in this city will end next
Saturday, and Secretary c. B. Bidwell,
Of the Atlanta Music Festival Associa>
ton. who handles out-of-tOwn orders,
is hopeful that opera lovers out Of
the city will take note of the date.
Reduced rates have been announced
by the railroads. covering the week
of opera and several days before and
after, and all indications point to the
largest out-of-town attendance on rec
ord.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22

TAFT Is
AT GREENSBORO TO-DAY

GREEN N c., March %.
Former President Taft arrived here
today on his Paul Revere" trip to stir
the preparedness sentiment in southern
and western hearts. He spoke in Rich
mond, Va, yesterday Tomorrow he
will be in Atlanta, Governor Harris.
Mayor Gambler, Clark Howell, editor Of
the Constitution and other leading cit
liens have prepared a monster recep-
tion for Dr. Taft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
Germans To Declare War.

LONDON, March 22-According to
private kilograms from Berlin to the
Amsterdam bourse, it is expected that
a state of war with the United States
will be an accomplished fact within 4S
hours, says dispatch to tthe Ex-
change Telegraph Company from Am
sterdam. American journalists in Ber-
lin" the dispatch adds, have been
warned to this effect by the foreign
office"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
AMERICAN BARK POSTED
"OVERDUE" At LONDON

LONDON, March 22.-The American
bark Brown Brothers has been posted
as overdue" The Brown Brothers
sailed from Brunswick, Ga, Nov. Is,
for Troon, Scotland She was spoken
Dec. 16, about midway between the
New Foundland banks and the Azores.
The bark of $40 tons gross is owned
by the American Shipping Company,
Of Brunswick, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
REPUBLICAN CACUS CALLED
FOR NIGHT OF MARCH 31ST

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 22.-
\ general caucus of republican repre-
sentatives in congress was called to-
day to assemble on the night of March
21. The caucus is to discuss organi-
zation and legislative programs to De
followed during the extra session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
u. :. Food Exports Reduced.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 22.-
Food exports from the United States
during February were reduced about
ore-third by reason of Germany's sub
marine campaign, according to a state
ment of the Department of Commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
GERMAN SPES GET TWO
YEARS IN ATLANTA AND FINE

NEW YORK, March 22.-Albert {.
Saunders and Charles n. Wunnenburs,
who pleaded guilty yesterday to the
charge of having sent spies to Eng
land to get military information foc
Germany, were sentenced today to
two years hard labor in the Atlanta
genitentiary, and in addition to pay a
fine Of $4,000 each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
FRERERICK KARL, COUSIN OF
WILHELM. REPORTED MISSINt

BERLIN, March 22.-It is officially
announced that an airplane pilOted by
Prince Frederick Karl, a cousin Of
Emperor Wilhelm. has not returned
from a raid between Arras and Per-
rome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22
Spain to Insure Maritime Commerce.

MADRID, March 22.-King Alfonso
will sign a decree Friday providing
for insuring safety of Spanish mari
time commerce. The measure is to
be in accordance with procedure fol-
lowed by other countries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-22

The Times-Recorder is the ONLYpaper
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