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Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
FINDING NATURAL GAS.
It Is Really a Mining Venture Based
Almost Wholly on Chance.

Almost Wholly on Chance.
The obtaining of natural gas is es-
sentially a mining proposition with,
however. more unknown, uncontrolla-
bic and uncertain features to contend
with than exist in any other class Of
mining or in any other business.
There is absolutely no certain way
Of finding natural gas. The only meth
od to pursue is to drill holes in the
ground until field is developed.
There are no sure surface indiCa-
tons for guidance, although some ge-
ologists claim that they can locate gas.
The results Of their endeavOrs, how
ever, very rarely substantiate such
claims.
The first process in the work is to
send out men to secure the leases.
They visit the farmers and landowners
and endeavor to secure the gas rights
on the most favorable terms.
If the territory is strictly "wildcat"
that is, remote from gas develop
ments-the land can usually be leased
without much difficulty and at prices
ranging IIOLu ~ W 20 CSuIS al acre
year, for say ten years. with the pro-
vision that unless oil or gas is found
in paying quantities before the eXpira-
ton of the term the lease becomes
null and void.
If, however, a successful we'll is
drilled during the term Of the agree
ment the lease is extended for 80
long as Gil or gas is found in paying
quantities. National Magazine.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

shoes in our stores sold for So; now
they sell for SIS and 500. A shoe store
on Fifth avenue, New York, is selling
shoes at $50 pair.
with sole leather costing so cents a
pound, kid skins. $1.3O a square foot
and with the insurance and freight on
imported goatskins from the orient
alone costing 40 cents-as much as the
skins formerly cost-the high cost of
shoes is explained. "-Cincinnati Times
Star
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
Broke the Rule.

A new story is being told about a
certain London club, famed interna-
ttonalIy for both its exclusfveness and
it's dullness.
In one of the rooms rule Of silence
Is stringentIy enforced, any necessary
order to waiter having to be given in
a whisper. One day occupants of the
room were startled to see a member
press a bell button with evident an
noyanCe and when the waiter appeared
to hear him eXclaim, pointing to a
neighbOr in Il chair:
"Waiter remove that member"
The man in the chair had been dead
three days.--Exchange
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
MONTANA LAND Beautiful, rich,

NUN lana LA4ND-D6dUI1lG I1NL,
prairie land; the land of
promise and golden grain.
Join our crowd and see for yourself
the great opportunities offered the
farm renter to own his own farm.
See the rich soil, the growing grain,
the countless herds Of stock on the
rolling prairie; drink the sparkling
water from spring or we'll, and note,
if you will, the bOundless wealth and
resources of that magnificent empire.
Buy a section of this garden spot on
mother earth and provide for old
age and for your children. Become
independent. Opportunity may now
be knocking at your door for the
last time. The man Of small means
who fails to procure farm of his
own within the next ten years will
never own one. Land will advance
beyond his reach Cheap land is
almost a thing Of the past, it is get
ting pretty we'll cOrnered.
For location, prices, excursion
dates and rates, see
MARKLEY LAND & LOAN CO.,
Morris, Mimi
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Ask the Little Falls Business Col
lege what it can do for you. This
old reliable business college trains
common school and high school grad
yates and places them in $50 to $50
positions. 1t can do as we'll for you.
This is high grade college with its
promises fulfilled. 1t is where you
will have no regrets. Write for cat
alog. adv.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Miss Eliza Grove, saleslady at the
Weum store, will leave the first Of
next week for a weeks vacation at
Minneapolis, and will spend a few
days camping at White Bear. She
will be Joined at Minneapolis by her
sister, Miss Dora Grove, who has
been visiting at Waterloo, and
jother points in Iowa for the past
three weeks,
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
HELP WANTED

WANTED District agent for the
Surety Fund Life Company, Mime
apolis, and the Massachusetts, Fire &
Marine Insurance Company of Bos-
ton, Mass. Liberal contracts tC
right parties. Address Hobe &
Erickson, General Agents, 335 Met
ropolitan Bank Building, Mime
apolis 1t.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
But No One Is Perfect.

writer in an exchange.
That's tue. And perfect husband
never gives cause for nagging.-Balti-
more Sun
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

CARD OF THANKS wish to
express our sincere thanks to
the relatives, friends and neigh
bors for their sympathy shown
during the illness and death of our
baby, Corelle Marie. Also those who
expressed their sympathy by bring
ing beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Minnie Stahman,
Gladys Henrietta Stahman.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Fred Heubner, who had been con-
fined at the Morris hospital receiving
treatment for the burns and injuries
received at the time of the explosion
at the Killoran shop, returned to his
home Saturday. Mr.. Killoran is still
at the hospital, but is getting along
as we'll as can be expected consider
ing his very severe injuries.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

When two women get their heads to-
gether in a parlor it's a safe bet that
they're not discussing the weather.
Detroit Free Press.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

LOST.-On main road southeast Of
Morris, pair Of brown pants, So
in. waist measure; brown belt in side
pocket Glenn Kline.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Get rid of your starter troubles
and have your battery equipped with
an Ever Ready, guaranteed against
sulphating for 18 months. Drive in
and have your batteries tested free.
All kinds of battery service and re-
pairing promptly done. Clson-Hem-
ming Auto Co. ,adv2t.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Mrs. L. c. Spooner left the first of
the week for Minneapolis to visit
with her grandchild during the time
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Barrett go on a
trip to the Yellow Stone Park and the
Glacier National Park
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
LOST AND FOUND

LOST Generator drive chain for
Overland car. Finder please notify
John KreiSS Jr.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
Huxley on Men,

Professor Huxley once wrote to Mrs.
W. X. Clifford about men, '"They are
very queer animals--a mixture of horse
nervousness, ass stubbornness and
camel malice, with an angel bobbing
about unexpectedly like the apple in
the posset, and when they can do ex-
actIy as they please they are very hard
10 drive.'
Because lovely woman was made
from a spare rib, says a cynical writer.
she seems to think man always has a
bone to spare when she wants one or
two to spend.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE.-One single harness and
one set double harness, also fly
nets. Dr. Jennings.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

William E. Maughn came up from
Davenport, Iowa, last Saturday to
visit relatives and be present at the
celebration of his grand father, w.
L. Colyer's 72nd birthday annivers-
airy Sunday.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

Eye-sight restored by DR.. Brokaw,
eye specialist at Krueger's drug
store, Morris the 9Th and 7th Of
every month. Painful head and
eyes made painless. Price always
lowest. adv.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
CITY NEWS ITEMS

To Customers-When No. 8 is
busy with the telephone, call No.
319. l. c. Danielson.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
FARMS FOR sALE-RENT

MONEY to loan on Improved farms
in Stevens and adjoining counties.
See A. A. Stone, Morris, MINI. If
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13
The MARKET PLACE
CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT.

RATES cent q word each inser-
ton. The minimum charge is 20 cents
In order to avoid expense of bookkeep-
Ing and collecting 1t is desirable that
all classified advertisements be paid in
advance, unless you have ledger &C
count with The Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1917-07-13

LARGE FRONT ROOM for rent,
suitable for two. Mrs. HUMPHREYS
1O4 w. 8th st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
AMENDMENTS ON TAP.

1t is altogether likely that the peo-
pie if the United States, or at any
rate the legislatures of the various
states, will be called upon to ratify
two constitutional amendments dur
ing the next two or three years.
one will be for national prohibit
ton and the other for equal voting
rights for women.
Two amendments have been adopted
within the last three years-one pro
viding for the direct ell '.tion Of
senators and the other for the IN
come tax Both represent the desire
of the nation, and prove that the
voice of the people is still the most
potential influence in our govern
ment.
Amendments to the constitution
should not be lightly proposed, but at
the same time if changing conditions
of the country demand revision Of
certain principles and provisions Of
our government no degree of rever-
eenc for the constitution should de-
ter that accomplishment.
"The basis of our political sys-
TENS is the right of the people to
make and to alter their constitutions
Of government" declared Washing
ton in his Farewell Address" But
he also said. YOU should resist with
care the spirit of innovation upon
its principles, however specious the
pretext,"
Neither of the last adopted amend
ments are all calculated TO impair
The energy of the system" which
Washington feared, but will answer
popular lends"
So, 700, for that matter, will the
suffrage and prohibition amendments
For the time Congress votes in
favor of votes for women and against
whiskey, a majority of the states will
have outlawed saloons and have
granted the ladies the privileges of
the ballot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
A COLUMN or CLIPPINGS
Pick Him Out.

The fellow who can't argue with
cut getting mad, and who never thinks
anything is correct and right unless
he approves of it.
The fellow who is boss of a few
hen-pecked individuals over whom he
lords it in a manner that he wouldn't
have the world know for anything.
The fellow who is STEPPED in sell
fishness that nothing hs does not
originate seems right. and has not his
cooperation or aid
The fellow who poses as a bene-
fcien1 philantrophist, but who only
gives when he knows he will get I'M
due credit to fatter his vanity.
The fellow who is so lazy that he
can't work up enthusiasm over a plan
to give him raise in salary for do
lIlS A1OIlAlilSs
The fellow whose stinginess is a
mania, except when he happens to
want something for his own use and
can't resist the temptation to get It
The fellow whose wife thinks he
is the best man in the world, but
who don't know half of what the
folks know Of him
The fellow who would skin you in
trade and think it smart" but
who would try to put you in Jail If
if you pulled such trick on him.
The fellow who rides around IN
ali automobile and sports a party
or two every now on then, and lets
his grocer and dry goods merchant
pay for it.
The fellow who buys anything he
happens to see, because he wants it,
and never stops to figure the cost
of the possibility of paying for It.
The fellow who is so prejudiced
that he can't see straight with specs
where his prejudices are involved
The fellow who always has the
best wife in the world and treats her
as if she was a slave.
The fellow who would not steal,
but who wouldn't mind taking few
dollars extra in the swap of a faulty
mule.
The fellow who drives a car all day
long every day and forgets. that he
has friends who want to ride.
The fellow who is so righteous
that he excites our pity because ne
IS playing the hypocrite,
The fellow who rides free horse
to TlIomasville Times-Enter-
prise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
OUR NEWEST ANCESTORS.
Was your grandfather a bullfrog o

Was your grandfather bullfrog OF
an ape?
The question is pertinent just now,
IN view of the theory on the descent
of man just promulgated by Prof.
Pierre Brisset, venerable philoso-
pher and scientist of Anjou, France
He says that a mans ancestry dates
back to the good old Paleozoic days,
and for saying SO a band of students
honored him with a celebration IN
Paris last week.
In the unfathomable long ago a
frog sat on lotus leaf and inhaled
the dawn with sad croak. That
frog was your grandmother" declar-
ed Prof. Brisset,
He also adds THAT man is de-
scended, not as Darwipians think,
from monkeys, but from bullfrogs."
However, this theory does not con-
fict with Darwin's at all, as he de-
clared: Man is descended from a
hairy, long tailed quadruped, ar
b0real in its habits, which in turn
weret' probably derived from an
ancient arsupial animal, and this
through a long line of diversified
forms, from some amphibian-like
crature, and this again from some
fish-like animal In the dim obscurity
of the past we can see that the
early progenitor must have been an
aquatic animal"
Thus Darwins reasoning concurs
with Prof Brisset's idea, though the
great English scientist was unwilling
to definitely ascribe mans ancestry
beyond the monkey state On this
point, however, he was very positive,
for his concluding sentence of "The
Descent of Man. is: Man still bears
1n his bodily frame the Endelible
stamp of his lowly origin
Among those who are inclined to the
scientific side Of life there will doubt
less be a division as to frogs and
apes Both will have partisans, and
not altogether without reason. Many
man makes a monkey of himself,
and limitations of the frog are fire.
quent and successful. For does not
man, like the frog, often croak for
rain and then below when he gets
it?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
THE PECAN INDUSTRY.

The pecan industry which was frs
established in the South a few years
ago, but which promises to become on
of the leading agricultural crops of tn s
sc, ION, continues to attraction ate.
ton in all parts of the country. The
Iocan crop Of the Gulf states, which is
a little earlier than that produced m
Georgia, has commenced moving, and it
is estimated this year the Louisiana
production alone will amount to ep-
proNimately 100000 pound Of COM
mercial pecans. This does not take
into consideration the huge quantity
of homegrown pecans, which will add
much wholesome food to the menu Of
Louisiana householders, but only those
uuts which will be marketed, adding
to 'he wealth of the agricultural see
tons of the south.
A new feature of the industry estab-
lished for the first time this fall, 10
the erection of pecan-she1ling plants,
many Of which are already in business
and cunning to full capacity in various
states. At New Orleans, La, a single
Smelling plant gives employment to 800
men and girls, at good wages, and the
usually well-informed Manufacturers
Record, commenting upon this fact,
says the pecan business is fast as
sumins the proportions of an indus
try."
Heretofore, the greatest portion of
the pecans raised in Louisiana were
what are known. as wild pecans" pro-
diced from trees in the house gardens
Of farmers and others as q family SUP
ply only. while on the other hand the
pecan crop IN Mississippi has always
been cultivated one. Under the influ.
ence of heavier demand, the cultivation
of pecans las now begun in Louisiana,
and il Is ANNOUNCED that the 1917 pc !
can crop in Louisiana Mississippi,
AIabama. Texas and Florida, will he
practically double the 1916 production,
while the 1918 output bears promise Ct
even exceeding this years bounteol5
supply Of nuts,
throughout this section OF Georgi4,
pecans have come to be considered
staple crop, some Of the finest groves
in the South being located in sum
Dougherty and adjoining counties
the National Pecan Orchard
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
A Compliment.
prise.

The Americas Times Recorder has
been chosen by Prof W. Melton as e
textbook for one of the courses for
his class in journalism at Emory Col
lege. Oxford, Ga. This is a very high
but not unmerited compliment to the
able editor of the Americas paper.
Eawkinsville News and Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
THE VICTORY IN FLANDERS.

The spectacular, and at the same
time scientific, aspect of modern war
fare was never better exemplifed than
in yesterdays proceedings on the fields
of Fs40ders when the British, with the
aiG CT their iron motor monsters,
srlashed through the famous Hinder
burg line" and achieved the most not
able advance yet credited to the Al
lies in the battling in Belgium.
Attacking rolling devices, in which
lighting men are concealed and protect
ed, are not innovations in war. At the
siege of Babylon they were used. &c.
.g6nderous machines on wooden wheels
Accommodating from ten to fifty men,
that smashed against the walls of the
creates city of antiquity and contrib
uted considerably to its capitulation
The idea is old, and it has simply been
mproveC by the adaptation of steel ami
motor operation. At the same time. it
is none the less novel and spectacular.
II reads like the weird fictional ex-
ploitauous of some latter-day Jules
Vrene, this story of hundreds u
thanks" belching fire and death FROM
their various portfolios. numbering
across NO Mans Land rolling I'M
concernedly over barbed-wire en-
trenchments and into the crater-holes
and trenches themselves, followed by
and projecting the masses of infantry,
whose ranks bristed with bayonets.
1t was a splendid victory, and it was
a mastery exhibition Of strategy. IN
:his war wits count for as much az ar
tillery and men, and rare, indeed, IL
the occasion when the enemy can be
taken by surprise Usually, the ether
tide knows what to expect, and is pre-
Jared for the shock, and only superior
force bears off the palms of victorv.
Bot in this instance, General Haig
cleYerly deceived the Germans, struck
them Unexpectedly and in an unpro-
tected place, and broke through the
line which has been likened to a wall
OF iron. It was the signal accom-
plishment Of the entire campaign in
Belgium, and it has not only electri-
fed those in sympathy with, and le-
pendent upon, the Allies around tho
world, but it unquestionably put ney
life in'o the Allied forces, somewhat
changed the general war situation
whose appearance from the viewpoint
of the Allies has been rather bilious,
and made the Germans realize that the
Allies are fighting, fighting, fighting all
the time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
Saving The Fool Killer,

The fool-killer is being relieved Of
good deal of his work these late
days by any number of persons who
try to make a comet of an over-ripe
others there are who
ride in cars and flirt with locomotives
at railroad crossings-Milltown Ad-
vocate
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
This Is The Truth, Too.

A great many people who don't
know a water color from crayon
are more anxious about saying the
art treasures of Venice than having
our armies we'll .-ThomasvilIe
Times Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

One effect of prohibition is that it.
makes men less particular about what
they drink, and with whom they
drink
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

A Bellevue hospital doctor says that
cases of delirium tremens have prac-
tically disappeared. But so have the
things that cause them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

company has set-out a tremendous or
chard, and under the scientific man
agement of H. w. Smithwick, an Amer
Gus orchardman, this promises soon to
be one of the greatest pecan produc,
ing spots in Georgia. The pecan dur
ing recent years has come to be rec
ognized as a food crop of more than
usual value, containing as it does man.
OF the elements vital to human exist
ence, and there are now numerous in
dividuals and corporations in Georgia
engaged in the exclusive production Of
this nutritious and valuable food crop
The war has cur off great portion
Of the expectations Of foreign nuts,
ana this year, it is believed, there viii
T., the greatest demand for nuts this
holiday season ever known in the his,
tory of the Industry in South Georgia,
and it i tut reasonable to presume
he nuts viii bring prices considered
entirely satisfactory by growers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

Americans have been advised toI
leave Petrograd. But We don't under
stand why they should have waited TO
be advised.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

Banquets are to be barred in New
York state during the war. We are
glad to hear it, because it also bars
the banquet speeches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. IA,
IN q

Meets every first and third Monday
nights Ia p o. S. OF A. Hall, No. 21g
Lamar st. All members in good stand
ing invited to attend. Beneficiary certi-
dcates from $4,000 to 100000 issued
to members of this camp.
T. E. CASTLEBERRY, President.
0. D. REESE, Recd'g. Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

Governor Whitman, of New York,
says. he is not going to attend any
dinner costing more than $3.50 a
plate" Neither are we, but we are
not Dragging about it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

The suffragette who preferred fifteen
days in Jail to going back home with
her husband probably knew what her
aone was like.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

It is stated that Queen Lii, Of
Hawaii died poor, leaving only an
estate of 100000" Poor thing, she
was evidently on the point of star,
Hation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

In the recent prohibition election
in Ohio it now appears that the pro-
ribitionists won high, low and jack,
but the likker men out-counted them
for game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

The New York World speaks of FOR
eign-born' negroes. Probably heard
an Ogeechee swamp or Yamacraw ne
gro talk, and thought it was foreign
language. Which it is, only worse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

When there were more pedestrians
than autos Il was lots Of fun to drive
car. bat now with the machines in
the majority there is not near so much
sport in IT,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

We would also suggest that We can
do very we'll without any turnips on
Thursdays.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

Another reason why marriage is so
attractive is that no war tax is re-
CURED on alimony,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

No woman ever made a fool out o.
d man, unless he gave her some va
uable assistance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

You don't have to go to jail in order
10 go on a food strike.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
PARAGP APHICALLY SPEAKING

Well, at any rate, the Russian:
don't speak German!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

The Kaiser is evidently planning to
Ae a "looker-on in Venice"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22

Good table manners prohibit you
eating more than one quail at time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-22
DRS. r. E. &F. L. CATO.
Physicians and Surgeons.

Office Houre Ii to Y and 2 to 4.
Hereafter when absent from our Of
fee or homes, calls left at Hooks
Pharmacy, Telephone rs, will re-
ceive prompt attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Attractive S t o c ks
and Jabots of dainty
net, also net with
oriental, shadow and
fancy laces; in white
and cream color.
First Floor.