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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
QUARTERLY PERIODS
TO PAY WAR TAXES

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin re-
sponse to appeals made by business
interests of the country, an order viii
be issued within the next few days
by Secretary McAdoo authorizing the
payment of war and excess profits
taxes in quarterly periods.
This action, it has been learned, is
to be taken without delay so that
corporations and other business con-
Germs whose fiscal year ends on Dec.
81 can arrange for making their re-
ports to the Treasury Department and
paying their taxes at regular inter
walls during the coming year.
Under the provisions of the bill,
payments must be made not later than
June /, although payment in advance
is authorized. Many business men
protested against the collection Of
taxes at one time, claiming it would
drain certain districts of surplus
money and work hardships.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
SAVANNAH MAN ON Ma
TIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec "a. ].
Ritch, president of the Savannah Cot
ton Exchange, is member of the COM
mittee of the Council of National De-
tense that looks out for cotton in
terests This honor was conferred on
him at a conference in Washington
of cotton producers and spinners. He
was elected while attending this con-
ference with a delegation from the
Savannah Cotton Exchange. The dele
CATION reports many things important
for the industry were agreed upon at
the conference
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
RHEUMATIC
TORTURE
Take "Neutrone Prescription 9y and
The Pain and Aching Will Vanish.

Rheumatic misery is now thing OF
the past.
It matters not how sore your joints
are. or how swollen AMI painful, one
bottle of aNeutrone Prescription So
vill make you feel fine and comforta-
bic
"Neutrone Prescription99' is DIFF
ferent remedy. 1t is a liquid that
eliminates uric acid by absorption
through the blood and quickly soothes
and heals the inflammation.
1t quickly takes the agony out oil
Joints and muscles and makes them
Xix enew. "Neutrone Prescription 50
is a good thing to have on hand at
all times 1t is especially efticacioua
when an attack is coming on, as In al
most every instance it will, after a
few doses, rid the system of rheu-
matte poisons. soc and $1.0o the bot
tie.
For sale by Howell's Pharmacy
Americus. Ca, and leading druggists
r,+ara adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
WILLS $4,000 A YEAR
TO PRESIDENTS WIFE

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-Twelye
thousand dollars year pin money"
for the wife of the President of the
United States is provided in a fund
from the estate of of Henry G, Free
man Jr., lawyer, who died here re-
Gently In his will, sum sufficient
to yield this amount annually is TO
be set aside after the death of his
two children and others named as
beneficiaries,
The reason / make this fund" the
will explains, sis because | feel the
President of the United States receives
such miserable pittance for a man
holding the greatest position on
earth
When the benefciaries named in the
will are dead, the trustees art direct
ed as follows:
They shall place a sufficient sum
aside that will yield $12,360 per an
mum. The $3.50 shall be their COM
mission, and only that amount, for the
payment of said sum OF $4,000, in
monthly payments, by check, to her
order alone; for own and absolute use,
not Negotiable or attachable in any
manner; payable to the lady termed
the First Lady of the Land, that is,
the President of the United States's
wife, or any one representing the
President as such, should he not be
married or should she die during his
administration, the person so repre-
senting her. and this shall continue
in force as long as the glorious gov
eminent lasts
The fund from which this amount
is to be paid, the will directs, is to
be called the Henry G, Freeman, Jr,
pin money fund"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
Benefit Matinee.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 3.-On next
Friday morning an unique matinee
will be staged at the Bijou theatre
fer the benefit of the Red Cross. Ihn
vaudeville actors which will max" up
tic till for the las half of the week
will donate their services, as also viii
the state crew, to a performance
given on Friday morning. The entire
! roceeds from the show will go to the
Red Cross. The performance is to be
one of a series of vaudeville per-
formances played over this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
Delegation Returns.

SAVANNAH. Ca, Dec. 3.-The Sa-
vannah delegation which attended the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways conven-
ton in Miami returned to the city
Saturday afternoon Mayor and Mrs,
pierpont did not return with the dele
CATION but will return later.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03

Air Rifles. Pop-Guns, Footballs, Drums,
VeIocipedes, Bicycles, Coasters. Rocker
Horses Wagons, Wheelbanows. Driving
Reins Mechanical Trains and Electrical
Trains, Erector Sets, Sand Mills. Elevators.
Postcard Machines, Boy Scout and Indian
Suits, American Service Suits, Military Suits,
Tool Chest, Croquet Sets, Dalo Flash Lights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03

We're showing amOst complete assert.
ment of Christmas Toys Tor the kiddies.
Look over their letters to Santa-then
come in and make your selection.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
BLEACH YOUR
DARK SKIN
HAVE SOFT, FAIR, CLEAR, BRIGHT
SKIN.
Use Black and White. Sent by Mail
25c. Agents Make An Easy Living.

25c. Agents Make An Easy Living.
Just try Black and White Ointment
(for white or colored folks. Apply "a
directed on label, to face, neck, arms
or hands II is very pleasant to the
skin ana Las the effect of bleaching
dark, sallow Or blotchy skin, clean
ng the skin of risings. bumps, pimples,
lackheads, tan or freckles-g giving you
a clear, saft, bright complexion, max
ing you the envy of everybody. Sold
on a money-back guarantee, only 25c
Stamps or coin sent by mail.
FREE.
If you send 81 for four boxes of
Black and White Ointment, Csc cake
OF Black and White Soap, included
free. Agents make an easy living rep
resenting us. Apply for territory and
special deal. Address Plough Chem
ical Co., Memphis, Tenn. Write now
to-day-whiIe you think about it.-adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03


FOR HER
Vases of all kinds, Ivory and Silver.
Clocks, Manicure Sets. Books,
Sewing Bags. Hand Mirrors. Stationery.
Music Rolls and Worlds of Things.
FOR MOTHER
Serving Trays Baskets, Iardinieres, Cas-
sero!e, Nut Sets, Candlesticks. China and Sil-,
yerware, Pictures. Books. Scissors, Bibles and
Various Other Things.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
Copyright, Underwood and Underwood

Gabrielle DAnnunzio, Italy's famous
pet, playwright and publicist, and one
OF the most daring aviators in the SER
vice of his country, was recently re
ported as having been lost during a
fight over the enemy lines. He re-
turned however, and is now fighting
with the Italian armies in northern
Italy. D'Annuncio gained his rank Of
major through heroic exploits which
cost him wounds and the sight of his
right eye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
FOR THE GIRL

Dolls, Doll Furniture, Tea Sets, Doll
Carriage Doll Carts. Pianos, Sewing Sets,
Embroidery Sets, Indian and Cowgirl SUITS,
American Service Suits. Paint Boxes, Doll
Shoes and Stockings, Doll Wigs, Tables and
Chairs Doll Sweaters and Caps, Blackboards,
Tennis Rackets, Games of all kinds, Desks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
HELP
W|LLGET JOBS AGAIN
Substitutes to Serve until Men
in War Service Are Dis
charged.

Boston, Sept. 5.-John c. Koons. nrstAas.
sistant postmaster-general. In letter to
Congressman Peter F. Tague Of Massa-
chusetts says that postal employees who en-
ter the military service will be given their
old position upon their honorable dis
charge from the military service. The let
ter reads in part:
THE act approved July %. 1916. provides
that any postal employe who has entered
the military service Of the United States.
or who shall hereafter enter it, shall, upon
being honorably discharged therefrom. be
permitted to resume the position in the
postal department which he left to enter
such military service. In accordance with
this act postofhce employees and carriers
are given indefinite leave Of absence and
will be restored to- their positions upon
being honorably discharged from the
army.
Substitute clerks and carriers on
military duty will be appointed to
regular positions when their names
are reached on the substitute list and
given indefinite leave of absence for
as long a period OF time as may be
necessary.
THE vacancy caused by the alb
sence of a clerk or carrier on military
duty would be filled by substitute
or regular employe, as the needs
of the service may require.
THE question of whether or not
employees will receive the automatic
promitions during their absence is one
which will have to be answered by
the legal department, and have
taken the matter up with the solicit
tor for the department and will COM
municate with you later regarding
it,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
HOOVER At WORK
ON MEAT PROBLEM
Supply of Meat Animals Will Be
Increased to Lower Meat
Costs.

Washington. Sept 5.-Early deple-
ton of the country's supply OF meat
animals unless measures are taken to
stimulate production was predicted
here to-day by speakers before a con-
ference of livestock raisers called by
the food administration and the de-
partment of agriculture to consider
the situation.
Most of those attending the meet
ing were members of a United States
livestock Industries committee named
recently by Secretary Houston and
Herbert Hoover, the food administra
tor to study plan for removing
large numbers of cattle, sheep and
hogs from the West to feeding
grounds In the South and East.
The situation and suggested reme-
dies were presented by Secretary
Houston. Mr.. Hoover, w. i. G. Hard :
ing of the federal reserve board: Her
bert Quick of the farm loan board
Daniel willard OF the advisory com
mission of the council of national de-
fense. Clifford Pinchot of the COM
mittee: u. C. Lassater and others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
NEW LIBERTY LOAN
PLANS DISCUSSED
Systematic Methods Will Be
Used in Floating the Sec
1 Ond Issue.

New York, Sept 5.-A definite plan of
organization for floating the second
"Liberty Loan" of 1917, which contemplates
formation of distributing committee,
with departments of publicity and selling
subsidiary committees representing all
trades and industries in the district was
Aconsdered at the first meeting of the
Liberty loan committee here to-day.
Several hundred committees will be
formed throughout New York State, north
ern New Jersey and Fairfield county,
Conn. which are included in this federal
reserve district, 1t was announced
The bond issue division Of the Federal
Reserve bank of New York announced tina,
IT had completed the issuance of interim
certificates for Liberty loan bonds to all
subscribers who paid in full prior to
August 80. The total par value of full paid
interim certificates delivered to subscribers
up to the close of business August % was
t533. .S40O50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
DIES AS
son Wins GAME
Youngster Makes Home Run
and Father Dies of Elk.
citement.

New York, Sept. At was the ninth
inning. The game stood 3 to 2 against the
home team Two men were out and vii.
liam Koch, Jr, came to bat.
In the crowd that had gathered in the
ball park on the old Morris Park estate
in the Bronx Monday afternoon, where
this critical situation developed, was WILL
liam Koch, Sr. He was "a years old and
baseball fan of the real. twenty-four karat
kind. He was fond Of the sport. proud of
his boy and always ready with a whoop
or a cheer for a play that made his team
feel like it had friends behind it.
William, the junior. belonged to a club
of local youngsters that played under no
particular name any aggregation which
came along and thought that 1t could take
the laurels from the Bronx boys. Nine
strange and unnamed young men had
come to dispute supremacy with them.
And
The two men were out. one man was
on base and one run was needed to tie
the score in the ninth. Young William
picked bat with great care. He faced
the pitcher with the confidence Of youth.
Strike one" called the umpire.
The pitcher wound up again. He sent
one over the plate with a snap and there
came a report that sounded like a rifle
in full play. The ball sped on and on
over the head of the centre fielder. The
man on base ran home and young Koch
made the circuit of the bases.
When he came In his comrades took
him on their shoulders and paraded him
as hero. Among the cheering folk was
the elder Koch.
Everybody lost sight of the elder man
in the general jolification that followed
the home run until somebody called out
that a man had fallen in the crowd.
Young Koch ran over to see what had
happened.
He found his father dead.
Heart disease had asserted itself and
the excitement Of the moment in which
he saw his son proclaimed a local hero
was too much for the old baseball fan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
ASSISTANT TO HARTNEsS
Food Administrator for Vermont AD.
points John r. Cushing. Ediotr Of
the St. Albans Messenger.

Springfield. Sept. h-James Hartness.
designated by President Wilson food ad-
ministrator for Vermont, has appointed
John T. Cushing, editor Of the st. Albans
Messenger. as his assistant. Mr. HArtness
recognises that the suqness of the agitation
Of food measures depShdG IN great degree
upon the cooperation Of the newspapers
and II was with this in mind that he was
moved to give the press representative
in the work. Mr.. Cushing will mainly con-
Germ himself with the publicity side Of the
food administrators duties. with q special
view to presenting promptly the constant
developments in the situation to the news
papers and through them to the people
Of the State. While arrangements have
been made whereby Mr.. Gushing will de-
vote a considerable part of his time to
his new duties here. he has not severed
his relationship with the Messenger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
Arrange for COnvocatiOn.

Middlebury Sept 5.-The committee
in charge of the convocation of Congre-
gational ministers which is to be held
in Middlebury September 10 to IA met
here to-day to complete arrangements
for the gathering. Those present were
the secretary, the Rev. C. C. Merrill of
Burlington, the Rev. M. l.. Isaacs of Or
well, Prof. C. u. Wright and the Rev.
II. c. Newell of Middlebury The con-
vocation opens Monday evening and
continues with daily sessions until Fri
day noon. An unusually strong pro-
gram has been prepared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
AUTO RAN INTO BRIDGE.
Frank Martriee. the Only One Injured.
Has Badly Lacerated Face.

Montpelier Sept. Am automobile bear
ing the registration number 17,1o6, which
belongs to Tony Arthur of Graniteyille
according to the registration book, was
badly smashed late last evening when It
ran into the side of the wooden bridge
spanning Dog river on the Northfield road
near this city. The machine was hauled
to n Barre garage to-day.
1t is believed that the only occupant of
the machine injured was Frank Martriee,
said to be Of Bratt!eboro. who suffered
a badly lacerated face. He was taken to
Iieaton hospital by passing motorist and
there 26 stitches We're taken in his cheek.
he was able to leave the hospital, al
though somewhat weak from loss of blood.
from the appearance of the machine and
the bridge the car was probably going at
Il high rate of speed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
ENDS a1sT CONVENTION.

An outing In Williamstown gulf Friday
marked the close of the 3lst annual con-
vention of the Association of American
Cemetery Superintendents, which opened
Aug. %. Only few States in the Union
and the more distant Provinces of Canada
were not represented in the 500 visitors.
Addresses were made by prominent ce I O.
terry heads from Alabama. Ohio. Massa-
chusetts and New York. and other speak
ers included Gov. ii. F. Graham and
Professors Burns and Perkins of the State
university.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
ARRIVE IN FRANCE.
st. JOhnsbury Young People Go to Eu.
rOupc to DO War Work.

st. Johnsbury, Sept 4.-Cablegrams re-
ceiVed to-day by their st. Johnsbury
relatives announced the safe arrival in
France of Miss Anne Peck and Horace
Massey Miss Peck sailed from New
York three weeks ago as n trained nurse
with New York base hospital unit. Mr..
Massey has enlisted with the Yale bat
tallion' and was graduated from ST.
Johnsbury Academy year ago
Walter w. Husband, now of Washing
ton. Is on the ocean en- route to Berne,
switzerland, where he will be employed
by the Red Cross in work for prisoners
reiief Mr.. Husband was former we'll
known newspaper man. once Senator Dill
hnshams secretary and later a member
OF the immigration commission that spent
a year In Europe studying labor condi-
tioua-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
Men Called in Grand Isle.,

North Hero, Sept. 5.-The following men
from Grand Isle county have been called
into the service of the United States: Luke
Dubuque Of North Hero. Paul Ira Bearl of
Alburg, George Frederick Taylor, Man
illus, n. Y, and Fred Lewis Martell of AL
burg.
The following have been exempted ::
James Collins and julius Merton Tatro of
North Hero, Oliver Bushey of Grand Isle,
Merrill j. Odell of Alburg and jeff A..
Fleury of Isle La Motto
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
CERTIFY 365 NAMES,
Forty per Cent. of States Qmota 10 he
Called Out ON September 10.

Montpelier, Sept 5.-The names of 1856
persons had been certified to the adju-
tant-general by the district board of
appeals this noon and the board was in
session preparing to certify men as
rapidly as possible. This forenoon 23
more men from Rutland county, district
No e. were certified. making a total of
62 from that district Forty per cent
of the States quota of 1929 will be called
out September 10, or thereabouts, which
means that over 400 men will go at that
time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
RETAIL PRICE Of
COAL TO Be FIXED
Fuel Administrator Garfield Out.
lines Federal Control
Policy.
PRICES TO BE EQUITABLE.
Prices Will BE Fixed for Communitiea
-Locul Committees Will Aid En-
fOrcemcnt.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Eary fixing of re-
tail prices was promised tonight by DR..
H. A. Garfield, the fuel administrator in a
statement outlining the governments coal
control policy. Prices will be established
for communities with the aid of local
committees into whose hands will be put
responsibilities for their enforcement
Maximum production of coal at prices
fair both to the producer and consumer
will be the aim of the government. Dr.
Garfield declares Producers prices al
ready fixed will be revised. where they
force efficiently operated mines to pro-
duce at loss. Operators seeking revi-
sion of the scale are asked toseend in cost
Of production statistics covering period
of years.
WILL ASK COOPERATION.
The fuel administration. DR.. Garfield
says, will seek the cooperation of opera
tors, miners, distributors and consumers.
Producers are asked. however. to name
no committees until DR.. Garfield has had
time to select his associates and to form
his organization.
A plan of apportionment Of coal will be
worked out, DR.. Garfield announces. by
which domestic consumers will obtain
everywhere a fair share of the supply
at prices which will reflect those fixed
| for operators and wholesalers by the
| President.
The task Of the fuel administration is
| to secure the largest possible production
of fuel at prices just to the producer and
reasonable to the consumer
| The statement follows:
THE COAL SITUATION.
1.-The coal situation is briefly this: The
demand has vastly increased. 1t comes
from factories and railroads. not from
domestic consumers whose use is nor
mai Factories and railroads must be
kent going and households must be kept
warm and we'll fed. II the country is to be
At for its great task. We dare not for
get that we are at war and that the
cause we have at heart depends, in large
measure. upon abundant production and
| wide distribution of coal. We must pro-
| duce all we can distribute, according to
| need. In addition to meeting the situa-
ton at home. we must supply coal to our
army and navy abroad end consider the
needs of our neighbors. especially Can
| ada, Cuba and South America and some
| of the allies, whose supply Is inadequate.
TO ENCOURAGE PRODUCTION.
"It is the purpose of the fuel ad-
ministration to encourage production,
to utilize. as far as possible, all ex-
listing agencies. to seek the advice of
experts. and the cooperation OF oper-
ators and miners. of industrial and
domestic consumers and or all who
perform useful service In the pro-
duction and distribution or coal.
Until further direction the fol-
lowing rulings Will be observed:
| Ihe PRESIDENTS order liking prices
became effectiVe Tor bituminous coal
Tuesday evening. August Il, 1917 Tor
anthracite coal saturday, sept. !, 1911
|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
Camp Meeting at Hill West.

Montgomery. Sept. 5.-The Crystal
Falls union camp meeting at Hill West,
which was postponed on account of in
fantile paralysis. will begin Friday and
last through Sunday, September 16. The
hrst service will bgein at 700 p. m. with
two additional services each succeeding
day at the hours of 200 and TOO D. m.
until the close.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
WEST RIVER BRANCH WRECK.

Rails under the mixed train on the West
river branch Of the Central Vermont rail-
road spread south of Williamsville station
Monday afternoon as the train was maxi
ing It's trip from South Londonderry to
Brattleboro and four freight cars and one
passenger car left the iron. None of the
cars tipped over and no one was hurt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
FIVE CASES OF POLIO.
Three Children In One MiddIesex Fam
ily Have Disease.

Middlesex. Sept. 5.-There are five cases
Of poliomyelitis in this village. The daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Palmer, a son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sherman, and
three children of James Cram are the
patients. A close quarantine has been
placed on the village.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
ORDERED INTO SERVICE.

DR.. William Stichney of Rutland has
been ordered to Fort Upton, Yaphank,
Long Island. where he Is TO be chief of
surgical service in the camp hospital.
with rank of Lieutenant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-09-06
rA1rGHT SCHOOL so TERMS

Miss Elizabeth Blake of st. Johnsbury.
formcrly of Peacham, has taught 80 terms
of school in eight counties and has at-
tended summer school ten different times.
She received her teachers certificate
,y,,ar t,,,t III yAars Of a~A