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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18
IF.

If, through our failure to build ships
rapidly enough to offset the terrible
destruction of the submarines, England
should be starved into submission
IF, through our failure to build with
the utmost possible speed steel and
wooden ships, regardless of the cost,
Instead of frittering away priceless time
on petty details we should be unable to
feed and munition our own army in
France
Here are two vital Ifs. Unfortun-
ately, there are possibilities of evil in
them so great as to! fairly stagger the
mind
We know that submarines are de-
stroying the worlds shipping at a rate
that is startling, endangerong the abil-
ity of England to feed its people. 1t
should be remembered that England is
compelled to import nearly all of its
foodstuffs. 1t has a population of
about 100000, concentrated in a
limited area, given over largely to in
dustrial operations rather than to ag-
riculture This island empire is be-
ing threatened as never before in its
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18

German insurance companies have
been prohibited bv President Wilson
from carrying insurance on American
vessels. 1t would seem at first blush
as though Teuton insurance organiza-
tons would be taking a long chance in
accepting risks involving ships and
cargoes liable to be destroyed by tor
pedoes launched by German hands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18

An Atlanta man went to Jail the
other day because he refused to pay 80
cents charges on a cork leg that didn't
belong to him. And the odd part Of
the thing is that the real owner of the
artificial limb also emphatically de-
clined to pay over the three dimes nee.
essary to bring about its proper deliv-
cry. Right reckless and Independents
for one with his limited means of sup.
port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18

That the gentler sex can stir up just
as much of a rookus as any collection
of mere men, is being forclbly demon
strated by the delegates in attendance
at the Woodmen Circle convention in
Atlanta, where politics is being played
to the limit in The deliberations of that
organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18

The game of double-cross played by
Won Bethmann Hollweg and thinner
man in being effectually exposed to
the German people by the heated dis
cussions in the Reichstag. Too bad
that the revelation could not have come
sooner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18

Well, at any rate, the calling off of
the bond election will save lot of
oratory, fuss and gasoline, while the
plain, ordinary voter will be spared the
necessity of hearing endless discus
sions anent the various angles of the
question.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18
ETERNAL VIGILANCE.

| AT a time when it would seem that
Ieyerv farmer in South Georgia should
be exercising the most unceasing vigil
louce over his cotton crop and expend-
inc every ounce of energy necessary
to abate the damage done by the de-
structive boil weevil, it appears that
there are still some planters in Sum-
ter county, who, unlike the majority
of their neighbors are sitting idly by,
while the dread pest takes toll of the
fieecy staple maturing in the fields
Sumter, perhaps more than any
county in the state, has had the benefit
of expert advice on the subject of the
weevil. Many of the most progressive
planters have made special trips to
weevil infested sections Of other states
and have seen with their own eyes the
havoc wrought by the insect horde.
Meeting after meeting has been held
in the various sections of the county
and the most recent phase of the anti
boll-weevil fight is the series of field
meetings arranged by Agricultural
Agent w. ]. Boyett, so as to cover even
the most remote districts Sumter coun-
tv farmers have been and are being
given the best possible assistance, if
they have any desire whatever to pre-
vent the weevil from harvesting crop
that promises to bring % cents per
pound this fall.
| Now, be it said to their credit, the
majority of farmers in Sumter county
Eare going after Mr.. Boil Weevil in a
manner that insures victory over the
PEST. provided adverse weather condi-
tons do not make it physically impos-
sible to cope with the situation. II
RAY be truthfully said that the farm
ers with real business ability are TAX
ling the weevil infestation seriously and
are working most efficiently along the
lines laid down by the men who have
tie campaign in charge.
j But there are many who through in
!, difference, incredulity or sheer ignor-
lance, who are taking it for granted that
Mr. Weevil is going to overlook Their
particular crops of cotton. Ask then
if the weevil has appeared in their
feds and they complacently tell you
mo, l haven't seen a sign of him yet.
/ It's ten to one shot that the pest is
getting in destructive work that viii
knock the profits off an entire years
work.
: Several farmers who congratulated
J themselves that Mr.. Weevil was no
, even in their vicinity, have found, upor
{ being visited by weevil expert, thai
, the insect was doing business most en-
!, ergetically. The weevil infestation is
general throughout Sumter county ant
while comparatively light on account
Of the efficient fight put up by the ma
jority of our planters, yet in those sec
, tons where no comprehensive cam
! paign is STAGED, the effects of the pests
presence can be easily detected.
, Let no one be persuaded that his
particular field of cotton is going to
get by unscathed or even slightly dam
aged by the weevil if an unceasing and
! enerfetic offensive is not maintained
against this most destructive foe of the
South's lucrative product If you have
ne yet seen evidences of the weevil or
your plantation, ask the agricultural
agent to look your place over an
verify your opinion. If he finds tbs
weevil, lose not a moment but get busy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18
sooner.

The Crown Prince is now in the sad
die, practically supplanting, as far as
practical purposes are concerned, his
militaristic father; now for burst Of
savagery which shall exceed in violence
the most lurid dreams of Won Tirputz
himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-18
Americas, Ga, July Is, 1917

That 10000 gallons of wine is still
proving a troublesome question not
only to the assembled legislators in
Atlanta, but to the gentlemen of the
Fourth Estate throughout Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
OLIVER GOVERNOR
OF NEW POSSESSION
Danish West Indies Will Be
Formally Transferred to
U. s. Saturday.
WILL BE MADE NAVAL BASE

Washington, March 28.-Rear Ad-
miral James H. Oliver, chief of navy
intelligence, today was named by Sec
rotary Daniels as governor OF the
Danish West Indies, which are to be
taken over Saturday by the United
States. The ceremonies of transfer
will take place at St. Thomas and in
Washington on the same day. Secre-
tary McAdoo will deliver to the DAN
ish minister the government warrant
for S25,OOO,OOO in payment for the U.s.
lands.
Important Notifications will be con-
structed and the islands used as a
naval base for further protection of
the Panama canal and for general
military purposes. 49,.
Rear Admiral Oliver will leave Sat-
urday for his new post. He will serve
until a permanent form of govern
ment is fixed by congress. Secretary
Daniels announced that two naval YES
sells, the transport Hancock, and the
cruiser, Olympia, have been ordered
to St. Thomas for the transfer cere-
monies. Captain B. B. Bierer, COM
manding the Hancock, will officiate
as the ranking naval officer.
The acquisition will be marked by
the lowering OF the Danish flag and
the raising of the Stars and Stripes
and firing of salutes by the two ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
How to Reduce Fat
Without Dieting
or Exercise

This is the time when fat people should
be thinking about reducing their weight and
should stop making the fat that is such
burden to them. The best way and the
easiest way is the one about which SO much
has been said and written this past year.
This way is the Marmola way. The famous
Marmola Prescription has been prepared in
tablet form. These little tablets contain
nothing but the elements that go to change
the best things that produce fat into good,
strong blood. nerves, tissues and bone. More
than this. these tablets absorb and remove
the fat remaining at the rate of two. three
or four pounds a week. You must not con-
fuse Marmola Prescription Tablets with
harmful patent drugs and hurtful reducing
methods. These tablets go into your stomach
just like the food you eat. They build up
the juices Of your digestive organs and cor
rect these juices SO that they produce no
more fat. They are harmless, yet thousands
of men and women all over this land today
are of firm figures and normal sizes be-
cause of these little tablets. This is why
every druggist everywhere carries them in
stock and will sell them to you. If your
druggist does not have them or you would
rather send rs cents. the price of case, to
the Marmola Company, 1854 Woodward Ave,
Detroit. Mich, they will send them to you
at once in plain package. postage paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Wheat Fields North Of
The Platte Not DAMAGED

General Manager Walters of the
Northwestern is back from trip over
company lines in Nebraska. North
of the Platte river he found the win
ter wheat crop in splendid condition,
but is of the opinion that in the area
to the south considerable damage
has occurred on account Of the freez-
ing last winter.
Everywhere Mr.. Walters found
farmers preparing to put in large
crop and in the area where the win
ter wheat has been damaged the
ground will be plowed up, sowed to
spring wheat or oats or planted to
corn,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Verdict for The Bee In
$4,000 Libel Suit

A clean verdict for the defense is
the outcome Of the case Of Baily
against The Bee Publishing company,
which has been on trial in Judge Red
icks court during the last few days.
The plaintiff in this case was Mrs.
Olive Bailey Of South Omaha, who
was asking $4,000 damages to her
reputation, growing out Of the report
in The Bee of the attempted eviction
Of destitute family, consisting Of a
mother and FIVE children, one of them
an infant, on zero weather day OF
January last year.
The Bee had pleaded truth and JUS
LITIGATION and summoned large num-
Der Of witnesses to prove conditions
as they existed.
The arguments were made on be-
half of Mrs. Bailey by Attorneys
Timblin and Hugh A. Movers, and on
behalf of The Bee by Attorneys w.
]. Cornell and Stanley Rosewater.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Saws Omaha Could
Double Business by
Reaching Into West

Omaha could double its business
by reaching into the great west" de-
ciared Joseph M. Carey, vice presi-
dent of the new Federal Farm Loan
bank and former governor of Wyo-
ming, speaking to members OF the
Rotary club at noon.
He referred to the vast oil industry
in his state and expressed the belief
that extensive oil fields are as yet un-
tapped in western Nebraska.
1--WE ask cooperation OF the bust
ness men Of Omaha in helping to
make this farm loan bank success"
said M. L. Corey, registrar.
D. P. Hogan, president of the bank,
stated that it is the aim of himself
and associates to standardize the farm
mortgage. He explained that the
farm is the best security today; that
other industries may rise and fall, but
farming goes on forever. Frank G
Odell spoke briefly.
Will Cressy OF the Orpheum theater
offered a witty talk which aroused
the risibilities OF all. He is a MEM
Der OF the Rotary club of Memphis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Partisan Cloak Co.'S Closing
Out Sale Still Holds Fem
mime Buying Public in
Unyielding Grip.
SELECTIONS STILL VERY
GOOD.
"Wreckers Are c o m i n g."
Proves to Be Most Thor
ough Password. Economy
Trenches" Still Filled
With Battlers for
Bargains.
EVERY DAY COUNTS BIG
NOW

In its second week, with no
signs of abatement! Crowds Just
as much in evidence as during the
memorable first days Of the sell
ing. THE PARTISAN CLOAK
CO.'S Closing Out Sale is still the
topic of conversation among
women who need Spring wearables
and who know when the proper
sorts are offered them at rldlcu-
lousy low prices.
In fact, THE PARTISAN
CLOAK CO., at 31s-32O South
18th St., is accomplishing just
what it started out to accomplish,
namely: To clear out its entire
stock of Women's Suits, Coats,
Dresses, Skirts, Petticoats, etc, at
any prices to effect a sale before
the coming of "The Wreckers,"
who will soon storm the building
with their picks, axes and shovels.
Any item yet remaining unsold
will be sold at last weeks unchal-
lenged discounts-A, Is and
even Y off. Just at present THE
PARTISAN makes matters doubly
interesting by offering at only
$13.75 each, line of Women's ex-
tremely late Spring Suits that
were bought only few weeks
ago to retail at $25. Just before
receiving notice to vacate this
building, THE PARTISAN had
made to it's special order, 100
Women's Suits of decidedly snappy
line and material. The suits were
ordered of New York maker of
note. The maker would not accept
a countermand, and the goods have
arrived by express within the past
few days. They are here subject
to your will and are yours at only
$13.75 - even though bearing
every earmark of $25 garments.
In fact, they ARE S25 garments,
for they were bought with a fixed
idea of retailing at S25. They are
worth it.
The stock in general at THE
PARTISAN is still fairly represen-
tative, even though undermined by
almost two weeks of determined
selling. The stock, however, was
so large in the first place that
even now a woman might find al
most any desired design, shade or
size at the well advertised reduc-
tions-A, u and Y off.
Remember - this CLOSING
OUT SALE is thorough, all in
elusive and hasn't quite yet reach
ed its zenith, for there still re-
main thousands of buying oppor-
tunities.
It's more than true: "The
Wreckers Are Coming"-conse-
quently every wearable item now
on hand here is offered at prices
born of desperation.
Come in. If you see a garment
to strike your fancy, don't worry
about the price, for that SURELY
will be low enough.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Asks Police to Locate
Father for Baby'S Sake

my baby and | need him badly"
says Mrs. Thomas N. West in a writ
ten plea to the police to find her hus-
band. She is about to submit to an
operation at hospital in Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, and wants him to be with
her at the time.
West is % years old, five feet eight
inches tall, has dark brown hair, hazel
eyes, oval face and speaks with a
slight English accent. He is supposed
to be in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
No New Top Prices On
The Omaha Grain Exchange

While no new top prices on grain
were marked up on the Omaha Grain
exchange, prices we're strong and
practically unchanged from Tuesday.
Wheat was slightly higher, selling at
$2.0l to SOS per bushel. Tuesday
there was a carload sold at $l.08, but
this was Of a superior quality and
really was not an index of the mar
ket price. generally. Receipts for the
day were seventeen carloads.
Corn sold around $l.l5 to SLY, the
general run OF the sales being about
" cent up, though the high was the
same as Tuesday, Receipts were
twenty-nine carloads.
Oats were unchanged, selling at
62Ia cents to 63A cents per bushel,
with twelve carloads on the market.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
HEART OF OMAHA IS
MOVED TO NORTH
Groh Transfers Center of City
to Cunning Street in One
of His Day Dreams.
FEES SPEEDY INTERURBAN
sy}A. r. GROH.

Have you ever been in the new
court house between Twenty-first and
Twenty-second streets on Cunning
street. Well, let's go up there and
look it over.
Oh, you say it isn't up there. No,
but it might be, might it not? If it
had been built there instead of where
it is, it would be there. Can't deny
that, can your Today we will just
rearrange Omaha bit and see how
it looks.
Well put the Brandeis stores be-
tween Twentieth and Twenty-hrst
streets Just east of the court house,
and Burgess-Nash on the same street,
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth.
The Woodmen of the World build
ing is at the southeast corner OF
Twentieth and Cunning streets, and
the City National bank building is
just block north.
The Bee building is just across the
street from the court house. The
First National bank building is at
Twenty-fourth and Cunning streets.
High School There, Too.
The high school stands on a hill
facing Twenty-eighth street and two
blocks north Of Cunning, where it can
easily be reached by the street car
line on Twenty-eighth.
The beautiful Union station is To-
Gated at Sixteenth and Cunning streets
and the Union Pacific bridge spans
the river directly to the east.
The Fontenelle hotel is at Seven
tenth and Cunning streets, the Pax
ton is block north Of that and the
Castle and Rome = block south.
The postoffice occupies the block
bounded by Nineteenth, Eighteenth,
Webster and Cunning streets, beauti-
fully terraced.
You will find the city hall on the
northwest corner Of Nineteenth and
Burt streets, just block south OF
Cunning street.
From the city hall, a wide boule-
ward with parked space, grass, trees,
flower beds and walks in the center
extends diagonally toward the south
east to the main entrance of Hanscom
park, which occupies the space be-
tween Sixteenth and Tenth streets,
from Farnam to Leavenworth streets.
Parks in Close.
A similar boulevard extends from
the city hall southwest to the entrance
to Elmwood park at Twenty-sixth and
Dodge streets. This park extends
from Dodge to Harvey and from
Twenty-sixth to Thirty-sixth streets.
Street car service Is excellent. Sew
eral lines start at the Union station
and run out Cunning street through
the business district. One of these
turns north to twenty-eighth street,
traversing various streets until il
reaches the interurban station at
Fifty-ninth street and Nebraska ave-
nue., where swift interburan cars start
for Norfolk and O'Neil and also for
Sioux City and points in South Dakota,
Another line turns south on Twenty
second street, passes st. Joseph's hos
pital on the hill at Dodge and Twen-
ty-second streets, and traverses the
Farnam street resident district. An
other goes directly out Cunning street
to Dundee without turn, stopping
at Fort Omaha at Fifty-fourth street
and Underwood avenue.
A large tract Of country between
Sixteenth and Twenty-fourth streets,
south OF Vinton street, which is now
farm land is about to be plated for
residences.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
This Actually Removes
Superfluous Hair Roots
tEntireIy New and Instantaneous Methodl

BY the introduction In this country Of
What II known AZ the "phelactine process"
my woman can now rid herself completely
u annoying superfluous hair or fuzx The
process Ii entirely new, different from all
,thers. and far better-because II actually
removes the roots, as wen ms the surface
hairt i ~ instantaneous, perfectly harm
ess odorless and non-irritating.
Just get stick Of phelactIne from your
ifuggist. follow the simple directions--and
see the hair roots come out with your own
syesl No depiiatory or electrical treatment
ran produce this result. The skin 10 left
spft, smooth and hairless as child's Phe-
iactine can be used with absolute safety
one could even eat 1t with impunlty. II
Vt doesn't do exactly as claimed you can
haze your money back without question.
= ysa"~-t'ssmcnt.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Byram InspeCts the
Western Hill Lines

Vice President Byram of the Bur-
lington, in charge of operation and
maintenance, has gone west on an
inspection of the Nebraska and Wy
oming lines. At Pacific Junction he
was joined by General Manager Hol-
drege. In a way the trip has to do
with a lineup for the handling of gov
eminent business in the event the
road should be called upon to quickly
transport men and equipment.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Court House is Getting
UD a Little Enthusiasm

The wave of patriotism has finally
hit the court house-but not with as
resounding thud as the real Ameri-
cans there had anticipated. Many
Offices are displaying flags from win
dows. County Clerk Dewey started
the ball rolling when two large silk
flags were hung in windows facing
Farnam street. The election commits
sioner followed suit. Others have
threatened to become patriotic.
County Commissioner Bedford some
time ago issued an order that two
flags be kept flying from the court
house twenty-four hours day. The
order wasn't carried out-but the
commissioner finds solace in the fact
that he issued it. anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Two Divorces Granted,
Six Seek Their Freedom

Six petitions were filed in district
court and two DEGREES granted, as
follows:
Alta Mcam against Fred e. McGill. cru
city alleged
Marie Ryan against Patrick j. Ryan. cru
city alleged,
Grace Belts against Charles NJ. Belts, in
fidelity alleged.
Charlotte Fleming against James Flem-
ing. cruelty alleged
Mabel Nelson against Gustav II. Nelson.
cruelty alleged.
Alta Head against Grin s. Head. cruelty
alleged.
John Henry Clarity from Esther Clarity.
Henry f. Herrel from Lillian C. Herrell.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Johnson Pines to Return
To Old Country Home

Emil Johnson, brother in-law of
Gus johnson, 45l5 North Thirty
sixth avenue, disappeared last Sum
day night and it is feared that he has
killed himself. He was working on
the farm OF Gus Borg, Oakland, Neb.
Sunday evening he came in and
began crying and wishing he was
back in the old country" said Mr..
Johnson. HE went out and came
back again about 8 o'clock in the
morning. Then he changed his
clothes and went out again and hasn't
been seen since"
The young man is 20 years Of age
and came to Omaha from Sweden
last November.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Lemuel Adams Bound Over
On ManSIauqhter CHARGE

Lemuel Adams, negro, charged with
manslaughter, was bound ovei to the
district court under bonds of $1,000.
Adams was arrested on the original
charge OF shooting with intent to kill
for shooting Pat THOR on the night
OF March 10, when it is said THOR
and several companions "ganged"
Adams. THOR died from wounds he
received
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29

The police OF Portsmouth, N. H..
are unable to solve the mystery Of the
double suicide of Miss Margaret
Spaulding, a Wellesley college girl,
and her chum, Miss Ethel Stanton.
The couple committed suicide in a
cafe, by shooting, week ago. The
women left note signed Ethel and
Peggy" which read:
I'VE have experienced perfect love
for each other and cannot bear the
thought Of separation. So we will end
it ALL"
Between the Stanton girl, the rich
student in the fashionable Dana Hall
school in Wellesley, and the young
and beautiful teacher OF physical cul-
ture, existed, according to friends of
both, one OF those strange attractions
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Parkvale Presbyterian
Church to Give Concert

A concert for the benefit OF the
music fund OF the Parvale Presby-
terrain church will be held at the
church this evening. Misses Edith
Miller. Ethel Rhode, Marian Bovard.
Florence Ellsworth, Leota Parker,
Ethel Woodbridge and Martha Muir
ply and Messrs. Joseph 7. Barton
md Arthur Brown are among those
who will take part.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29
Recruits May Use the
Baths at the Y. M. C. A.

The privilege of the baths of the
Young Mems Christian association
has been extended TO the recruits of
the Fourth regiment, Nebraska Ma
tional Guard. All the courtesies Of
the building are extended to the re-
cruits.
Charles E. Page of 1888 Brandeis
building has offered the use of large
to the recruiting officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-29

found weirdly scattered here and
there in the love history OF the world.
Ethel Stanton, thin, somewhat
anaemic and evidently on the verge
Of nervous decline, had, according to
Wellesley acquaintance, apparently
found Soul mate" in Peggy Spauld-
ing, one OF the most imposing OF
Newton's younger beauties.
Dcfying every effort of friends to
break it up, the uncanny love affair
proceeded to that point, when, fear
ing even short separation, they ended
their lives with two shots that created
a panic in the Portsmouth restaurant.
Miss Spaulding was IS years of
age, and came from Newton, Mass.
Miss Stanton was % and her home
was in Cincinnati.