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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
MANY THINGS HAVE
THE FOOD VALUE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. 1S.-A
number Of starchy roots, tubers, and
corns of vegetables, including Jerus-
allen artichokes, cassaves, dasheens,
vans, yautias, and taros, in addition to
the well-known sweet potatoes, have
food values and degrees of digestibility
approximately equal to those of the
Irish or white potato and, like the
latter. merit extensive use as a part of
mixed diets, according to specialists of
the Office of Home Economics of the
L. S. Department of Agriculture.
OF these vegetables, the sweet po-
tato is best known in this countr and
IL most extensively consumed both In
the fresh and canned form. Cassava
is grown extensively in Florida and
may be prepared directly as food by
cooking or may be made into a flour
from which bread and cakes are to be
prepared Tapioca, which is prepared
from it, is widely used.
The Jerusalem artichoke, member
Of the sunfiower family, which grows
throughout a large portion of the
United States, may be obtained in many
markets throughout the winter since it
il not injured by frost and can be dug
when wanted. 1t may be prepared in
many ways and gives wholesome va
riety to the diet.
A number of the tropical edible roots
are known to Americans chiefly in the
island possessions of the United States.
The dasheen, however, can be grown
easily in the warmest portions of con-
tinental United States and, because of
its good shipping qualities, already has
found it's way into number of mark
cts. The department of agriculture
has published recipes for it's prepera-
ton in a variety of dishes in Bureau
of Plant Industry Bulletin No. 164 and
Bureau of Plant Industry ocument
lilo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
NOULTRTE HUNTING DOG
WEARS GLASSES IN FIELD

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. ia bird
hunting dog that wears glasses is the
remarkable possession of a sportsman
near Moultrie, Ca. according to a
PARTY of Atlanta business men just
coming back from the locality.
Owing to advanced age, the dogs
eyesight failed and the owner took
him to an occulist and had him fitted
with special glasses which make him
as proficient as ever in the field.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
JAPAN HAS LAW TO PREVENT
COMMUNICATION WITH ENEMY

TOXIC, Jan. 18.-The Japanese
government has promulgated an ord
nance designed to prevent communi-
cation with the enemy" By the
term enemy" is meant Germany, Aus
tria, Turkey and Bulgaria.
By the new regulations kilograms
and mail to and from the above-men-
toned countries will not be forward
ed by the telegraph and postof1ces. A
punishment is provided for violations.
Prisoners-of-war are exempted from
the application of the ordinance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
AndersOnVille

ANDERSONVILLE, Ca, Jan. IS
Mrs. L. V. Lacy and little daughter
of South Port, N. c., and Mrs. W. }
Lacy and baby, of Wilmington, N. c.
left Saturday for their respective
homes, after a visit of ten days al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Lacy
at the National cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson, of En-
glishville; Misses Ruth Kleckley and
Ruby Gardner. of Oglethorpe, were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Easterlin.
Mr.. S. ]. Crawford came Saturday
from Union Springs, Ala, to spend a
day or two with his family here.
Mrs. E. D. Belvin expects to leave
Sunday for her home in Meridian
Miss, after a visit of some length
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Lacy.
D. B. Slappey spent Sunday with
home folks here, returning to Amerf-
Gus Sunday night.
Miss Frances Easterlin spent Sat
urday and Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. E. J. Eldridge, in Americas.
Mr.. Vasser Justice came Saturday
from Junction City, returning Sunday
accompanied by Mrs. Justice, who
has been spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Joe Rocks.
Mrs. Minnie Hearn and little daugh-
ter. Martha Kate, were shopping in
Americas the past week.
Mrs. Arthur Davies has returned to
her home in Vienna, after a stay of
some length here.
Miss Luella Fields, of Americas,
was in Andersonville Monday, in the
interest of her music class.
Emmett Holloway leaves in the next
few days upon a business trip to
Dallas, Texas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
The Drop Letter.

There is every prospect, according
t. officials of the association that the
drop letter proposal will be passed by
the present session of congress and
out into effect very shortly. This will
mean a saving of many millions of dol
lars on the part of letter users OF
Athe country who are now required to
vpay twice the cost of carriage.
1t has been expressly stipulated
that newspapers having a circulation
within a 300 mile radius are not to
be affected by the proposed change
as it is felt that their educational in
.Guence is too valuable to have then
affected in any way, particularly "a
thev sell for a very small price. mucI
less in proportion than many OF the
national magazines, which are carried
several thousand miles in destination
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
One Cent Letter Postage And
A Zone For Second Class Mail
Matter Is Expected Shortly

Last year first class mail made
profit for the government of over
$75,OOO,OOO per year. while second
class or periodical mail lost a sum
equally as large, thus offsetting the
biggest item of profit which the post
office department shows. 1t is con-
fidently expected that an increased
business created through the lower
rate in cities and towns will make up
the revenue saved to letter users.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18

chronic malaria, nervousness, etc. AS
this remedy treats only the blood and
organs of the stomach and Is merely
q vegetable compound blended per-
fectly so as to render it a constitu-
tional treatment. 1t has stood the
tests of both government experts and
the world renown W. H. Morse, au-
thority on research of chemistry. and
l., endorsed by both as being great
tonic, possessing the therapeutic val
uess of twelve great blood purifiers,
provided by nature. This enough TO
convince most people of the fact that
it should be a true medicine, not a
vile beverage. The lucky drug store
Who will have controlling sale on
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy will be
named later.-Adv.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-18
Clar.WOrking Industries in 1915

The United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior, now has
AVAILABLE for distribution its annual
statement on Clay-working Industries
ard Building Operations in the Larger
Cities for the year 1915.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
Determined Opposition Is Disclosed With Opening
 of Debate on Measure.
FILIBUSTER MAY
 BE ATTEMPTED
House Expected to Complete Action of Legislation This Week, But OppOn- entS in Senate Will Likely Com
 pei Lengthy Period of Debate.

Washington, June 1%-Opcning of debate in both branches of congress on the second administration bill has disclosed a determined opposition, particularly by a group of senators, which threatens to prevent enact ment by July 1. as urgently requested by President Wilson.
 Passage of the bill by the house this week is confidently expected, but ad vocates and opponents in the senate say the debate will be protracted there for several weeks, and unless the president aropts extraordinary measures, the law cannot be passed before harvest begins.
 Administration suppC rters private ly express the fear tonight of senate filibuster. They are prepared if nec essary to invoke the anti-fillbuster rule and in an effort to alley senate opposition. it was arranged for an in formal conference tomorrow with Herbert c. Hoover
 Tn the initial discussion of the bill administration spokesmen urged that mobiliZat ton of America's food power in war times demanded radical steps and the vcsting of new and wide pow CTS in the president.
 The opposition protested that dicta- tors, interference with business and individual rights are proposed and questioned the constitutionality of the proposition. .4.4-,-.-,se .-...---- .,,44.e- a-
 The house held the first ia series of night sessions to expedite debate and night sessions may be had later in the senate. Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, in charge of the bill, urged it as war necessity. Senator Shep- pard of Texas and Senator Kenyon of Iowa also spoke for the bill.
 In the house, Chairman Lever of the agriculture commit ee emphasized the necessity of the legislation. He said the president could be trusted with the powers proposed and that they would be invoked against "crooks."
 Opposition in senate was voiced by l Senators Gore, Reed, Vardaman and Gallinger. In the house, the opposi- l tion was led by Representatives Haughton and Young. Both declared the legislation unnecessary and un wise and aimed almost solely at the rural producers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
CITIZENS LINE UP FOR ACTIVE WORK
 FUR RED CROSS
Enthusiastic Response to Canvass of Committees Is
 Confidently Expected.

w. A. Kling, field secretary of the war council department of the Red Cross society, addressed the local chapter of the Red Cross society and interested persons who are not mem bers of the society, in the chamber of commerce assembly room yesterday morning. Mir. Kling told his hearers how to go about raising $50,OO0, Jer- ferson county's share of the 100000 900 to be raised for the Red Cross by the entire United States this week MT. kling was here only short time, returning to Little Rock to fill au engagement.
 At a meeting of the executive com mittee yesterday afternoon, in the chamber of commerce, nine captains were named and each selected nine men, which made a total of 90 men to canvass the city and county for the $50,0d0. Work will begin immedi- ately.
 Rev. J. I. Norris and Stanley Drey- fus addressed congregation of ne- groes at the Allen temple church last night, the negroes organizing an aux Hilary to the local chapter, and prom ising to do their share of work, es- pecially in the campaign. They fol- lowed the style of the local chapter in selecting nine captains, each of whom selected nine men, forming 90 men to canvass among the negroes of the city.
 B. B. Bloom and Tom Collier ad- dressed a congregation of negroes at the St. ohn's Methodist church last night, and although there was no or ganizationf the negroes promised to form an auxiliary to the chapter this, morning and select their 90 men to l canvass the negroes. Then will be- gin work immediately.
 In an interview las. night, Judge Kerwin said:
 "The committee of business men a list of whom will appear The Ora phic tomorrow, wll certainly be ap- proval enough to the people of this city and county, that Red Cross means something.
 "These nine teams, will canvass this city thoroughly. Every name in the city will be gone over, and each cap tain with his nine assistants will be assigned territory. Everybody is pre- stunned to help. It is great thina in the world. It has received the unanimous endorsement, of President Wilson ,and Henry P. Davidson of the banking firm of Morgan & company has certainly made his sacrifice i1 giving up a position that brings hm $1, ,000, 900 salary each year, to become | onfv Nf 3a ea o,vf fering humanity. The cause is worthy of our time, labor and what money wt can give. As a result of the meeting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
Indications Point to Early Opening Campaign to Re
 gain Possession Serbia.
TEUTONS COMPEL
 BRITISH TO RETIRE
Attack on Arras Front, Under Cover of Heavy Bombardment, Forces Gen. lIaig's Troops to Aban-
 don Advanced Position.
Associated Press Snmmary)

The maSsing of entente troops in Thessaly, south of the center of the line now held by General Sarrail's forces, taken in connection with the withdrawal of British forces on the extreme eastern wing on the lower reaches of the Struma river, is seem ingly an indication that big events are in the making in the Macedonian thea tre in an attempt to retake Serbia or that portion of it as far as Nish, thru which runs the famous Berlin-Con- istantinople railway.
 Along the Vardar- Moriva river val ley, northward through Serbia, un- doubtedly would prove easier ground over which to operate than north along the Struma and thru western Bulgaria to the junction of the rail- way at Sofia. No impeachment is being placed in the way of the troops in Thessaly and with the departure of pie are declared to have become more friendly to the entente cause by plac- ing their adhearance in the provision al government of VenezelOs.
 Altho on the eastern wing the Brit ish have given up numerous villages which they previously burned. they are holding the bridgehead positions on the left bank of the Struma, in the Lakes Vehinos- Buckovo sector, north east of Saloniki. -s....,
 That the retirement of the British was voluntary. is indicated by the Bulgarian official report, which does not mention fighting as having taken place.
 There has been some activity on the part of the British in the Vardar-Lake Doiran sector, but Sofia reports the attempt made by them to advance near Dautli was repulsed.
 To the east of Arras. on the front in France. British troops have been com- pelled to fall back from an advanced position before an attack by the Ger mans, which was covered by heavy bombardment. Otherwise there has been no fighting anywhere except by raiding parties and by the artillery of opposing forces.
 In the Austro-Italian theatre, the first fighting in more than week on the Carso plateau, where recently the Italians attempted to break thru, is chronicled by Rome. Northeast of Ja- miano, the Italians in an attack have been able to advance and straighten their line.
 In the Trentino zone the Austrian attacks on the Asiago plaeau and in the Vodice district were repulsed.
 Again a Japanese torpedo boat de- stroyer has been in combat with an enemy submarine. According to the Japanese naval attache at London, the u-boat probably was sunk.
 As an offset, Teutonic u-boat in the eastern Mediterranean on June 2 sent to the bottom the British armed transport Cameronian, of 5,861 tons, and formerly German liner. The captain and 62 others are presumed to have been lost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
COUNCIL DECIDES
 CLOSE CONTRACT
 STREET LIGHTING
Members of Fire Depart ment Get Increase of Pay.
 Police Get New Auto.

As was forecasted in The Graphic of Sunday morning, the city council last mint, in it's regular session, unan- imously approved of the contract tentatively agreed upor by the board of pubic affairs and the Pine Bluff company, for the tsreet lighting ser vice the next ten years.
 After hearing the report on the matter read in full. the council in structed the city attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance, embodying the contract and embracing also di- rections for the board of public af- fairs to close the said contract with the Pine Bluff company.
 The details of the contract were given in The Graphic Sunday morn ing. The report read to the council last night showed that the board of public affairs had received but two propositions for the street lighting contract, the one from the Pine Bluff cOmapny, and one from the Welsbach Gas street Lighting company of Pine Bluff. This letter proposition was not given serious consideration, be- cause the proponents offered only the luSLdlldJIOu dlu Ol CIC posts and lamps, the city being ex- pected to arrange independently for the gas service.
 Much other Business.
 The council transacted consider able other business at the session last night.
 An ordinance was adopted increas- ing the salaries of the chief and other members of the fire department $10 per month, to equalize the sal aries with those of tho police depart ment. The chiefs salaIy is s110. as- sistant chief $S5, captain $70, driv- CTS $65, pipemen $6O.
 An ordinance was or dered prepar- ed increasing the salary of the su- perintendent of the city street gang to $65 per month.
 An ordinance was edopted appro- priating $500 per year for ten years, beginning in 1920 to aid in the cost of the work in paving distirct No. 43.
 An ordinance was adopted, making
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
SUPREME COURT
 SUSTAINS STATE
 IN LOAN QUESTION
Declares State Has Author ,ity to Issue Note to Settle
 Outstanding Debts.

Little Rock, June 18.-Validity of the $75O,0OO note issue measure en- acted by the 1917 legislature was up- held by the supreme court Monday morning, the decision affirming de- cision of the Pulaski chancery court denying a petition for mandamus brought by Former Governor George w. Hays.
 The notes are to be issued July 1, and will be used to retire the states indebtedness. Outstand- ing warrants against the general revenue fund now aggregate approxi- mately $625,0O0.
 The supreme court held that, while it would be unconstitutional to loan the states credit, the note issuance was not a lending of the states credit but the proposed using by the state O1 its own credit.
 Another section of the constitution prohibiting any county, city, town or municipality of the state from issuing interest-bearing certificates of indebtr ness does not prohibit the state from 1oSuIII6 AOICoJ CAC NOuAV AOAO' ! IN court declined to construe the word municipality" as used in the section to mean the state. is!&s
 Damage Verdict Affirmed.
 The supreme court also affirmed g $30,0OO damage suit verdict agains the Central Coal & Coke company o1 Kansas City, Mo-, the verdict going tt w. F. Graham, a miner. Graham was injured while working in a mine a Huntsville, February 1, 1916. Th' suit originated at Walnut Ridge.
 Meads Sutterfield is county examin CT of Searcy county, the suprem' court held Monday in affirming de cision of the Searcy circuit court David J. Barnett, who contested Sut terfield's right to serve, was appoint ed countyexamined in October, 1916 In January, 1917, Sutterfield was ap pointed for a two-year period. Bar nett claimed he had been appointed for a two-year term and declined t surrender the office. Sutterfield' claim to the office was upheld by thu courts.
 Suit attacking validity of the Ar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
banewal of Talk Differences Between Gen. Goethals and MT. Denman.
PRESIDENT MAY SETTLE DIFFICULTY
hartman of Board Calls on Mir. Will. son and Gen. Goethals Is to See uis Latter in Week-BOard Gets Steel Same Price as Navy.

l Washington, June 1S.-A tentative
 rice of s56 ton was obtained by the
 Government today OF steel for the
 reat fleet of merchant ships to be
 Built by the shipping boards fleet cor
 boration. Previous contracts, let be- ore the president was given power to kommandeer shipyards, ranged from SS5 to s125 per ton.
 Today's contracts went to the bowney Construction company of New
 York for 10 vessels. They were signed ky Chairman Denman. After he had tefused to approve them when they first came to him from Maj.-Gen. Goe- |hals.
 Since the government now has the lower to force a lower price,, said MT. benman, q could not go on approv- Ing contracts at $95. If the price of )56 is raised finally, the steel plants Will be refunded. If lowered, the gov krnment will be benefited"
 The basis price of $95 was agreed bn between General Goethals and the plants some weeks ago, and was to |and until the final price was ar (anged, but Chairman Denman said he beclned to sign more contracts at that figure. The navy is getting steel at bout s56 per ton.
 Talk of differences between Chair ban Denman and General Goethals Fas revived today with MT. Denman's )oraing down price of steel. In voting (he $500, 100000 appropriation for ship building, congress authorized the Preadent to delegate the power des |nated in the act to any agency. Both General Goethals and Mr. Den han are said to be anxious that others Bhould not be designated. General Goethals feels he cannot accomplish half as much as if he is hampered by the board with power to direct his eff [orts. As president of emergency fleet corporation, MT. Denman signs all con- tracts made by General Goethals. MT. Denman saw the president to- day but afterwards said only inter- national matters were discussed. General Goethals is to see the presi- dent later in the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
.C 2e!ss. |BOYS' INDUSTRIAL
 l SCHOOL, PROBABLY ' | BE LOCATED HERE
Practically Certain That
 Pine Bluffs Offer Be
 Accepted By State.
school Probably Be located

SCHOOL Probably Be located
 rine Bluff is practically assured of ue ooy's industrial school to be es- aDlsned by the state. This was the stuatlon at the conclusion of a meet .as or the board of managers in Lit U, ue Rock yestreday, when Miss Julia nouston, member of the board, pre- ,sa ,sated Pine Bluffs offer: a tract of .oy acres to be donated by a local ssannaathroplst, and a fund of $5,00O, ". ,alsed principally thru the efforts of %.ss ,. Houston, who received loyal aid nom local labor leaders and several 'ocal ministers.
 NO other offer was presented to the tn. ard yesterday, but those made here ~s ~sore cannot compare with the liberal .vposal Pine Bluff has rendered the ss .e. Tn addition to the 160 acres sh shu tne $5,O0O, Miss Houston was also 4S,e s.a to present to the board letter ins isn, county Judge l.. B. Cheek say or s ne would recommend that the ;sIium court make an appropriation ,.Aua Aueaalf of the institution if it is es N HI JcllcfSOn county.
 d. " ue1lnlte action was taken yester- atn. because the law requires that the ttIs ney general shal, approve the lao.;.ol VI the land offer>d before a se- hens;lu IS made. There is no appre' offasan ffs.on here that the title to the tract v.r 'ed VII be found defective in an, mcn.s , ana 1t is expected that not many strreas ts Will elapse before actual con hn,Is,on work on the temporary
 M.uings M will be started.
 var . 70 estimated that in bushes. sss nooe me institution vii. be worth from sidss '. to $SO,000 to Pine Bluff, be seesias s sne benefit to the city from pos he ou M or a school where boys vii
 "aoe into good, useful citizens
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
OFFICIAL FIGURES
 SHOW CASUALTIES OF 1EU10NS HEAVY
Total of 1856, ,760 Germans Killed, Wounded or Pris-
 oners Since War Started

London, July 1S.-German casual ties as reported officially in May fol- low:
 Killed or died of wounds or sick ness, 22,OO0; prisoners and missing, 26,562; wounded, 62,394; total, 11O,- 956. Fl4l
 These casualties, added to those previously reported, gives the follow ing totals:
 Killed or died of wounds or sick ness, 1,068,127; prisoners and miss ing, 557,410; wounded, 2,731, ,223 i; total, 4,356,76O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
BELGIUM MUST BE RESTORED,
 SAYS WILSON

Washington, June 1S.-Greeting the Belgian war mission today, President Wilson expressed Americas solemn determination that Belgium shall De restored to the place she has so rich ly won among the nations of the earth"
 Secretary Lansing accompanied the mission to the white house, where the mission handed the president a personal letter from King Albert.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE.

Ozark, June 1S.-Guy Higgins, 2S years old, a prosperous farmer. shot himself with a pistol today and is in dying condition. Huggins left a note stating he had nothing to live for. Before shooting himself he made arrangements for the care of two or phan children. His wife was burned to death three years ago, his father killed his wife and then himself, and his uncle shielded.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
ALLEN IS CAPTAIN.

Frank R. Allen. city engineer of the city of Pine Bluff, has received his commission as captain in the engi. neers' reserve, and it is expected that he will be called upon shortly to be- gin service with Uncle Sam, and that within a short time he will be per. forming real army work
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-19
SLACKERS ARE MADE TO WORK
 AT $2.5O DAILY

Salt Lake City. June 1S.-Ordered to seize their industrial slackers, 30 Salt Lake idlers were seized by po- lice today and sent to Garfield, where they were compelled to work at $2.50 Der day with a construction company engaged in mining work for the gov ernment