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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13
In THE BALANCE AND
NOT FOUND WANTING.

As our hearts grow sad with the
thought of the dangers to which mil
lions of the very flower and full.
fruition of the civilization of the nation
will have to face on the battlefields of
Europe, or else on the battlefields of
our own land should Germany not be
defeated in Europe, let us console our
selves with the thought that these men
in their unselfish devotion to the high.
est ideals of mankind, are setting an
example to all others which should
call forth a new conservation of the
lvies of the people of this country to
the advancement of civilization and of
Christianity
We had been growing too cold ami
Indifferent to the struggle of others.
We were in danger of becoming selfish
and self-centered, of seeking only
our ease and comfort, while others per
ished because we were slow to hear
duty's call, but now we ha We heard
the call and America is dedicating it.
self to the task of saving civilization.
The soldiers who go forth to battle
in this war from motives as high as
those that sent the Crusaders of old -
the Holy Land should stimulate every
man and woman in this country into
higher and holier living, and into a
fuller conservation of life to the well
fare of others. 1T is not all of life
to live" in this brief span allotted to
us here; we may be enabled to accom-
plish in few short years more by
sacrifice and service than by long years
given to our own selfish ends. The
soldiers. and the mothers and the faith
ers and other loved ones who are Civ
ling up these soldier boys to battle for
the right, will indeed be rededicating
their lives to the call of humanity
There will be many a broken heart.
Many of US shall know sorrow, many
shall have to tread the path of life
alone; but when duty calls we must
all follow
AS the soldiers gather for their
Training camps. as the physicians aid
the nurses and the ambulance drivers
and the bearers go forward
Willingly to offer their lives for others
) urely the people of this country SHOULD
: feel that they are standing on holy
| ground. and with uncovered heads
offer their homage to the spirit of self
t Pronunciation and conservation to the
welfare of others which is being borr
! anew throughout the land by reason o.
what these soldiers and physician.
and others are so nobly doing.
In view of the sorrows of the houl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

A certain citizen of Americas, who
for the purpose of this narrative shall
be nameless. remarked offhand the
other day to his banker that he pre-
ferred to subscribe for registered
rather than coupon bonds in the Glib
erty loan" issue for the reason that it
was too much trouble to tear of inter
est coupons. We had always imagined
that the task of removing bond cou-
pens on interest days was a right in
teresting and inspiring occupation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

The elimination of the press cen
sorship clause from the espionage bill
means that Congress appreciates the
effective, though purely voluntary CO.
operation of the newspapers With
tie government in the matter of keep
ing secret important military informa
ton until such time as its announce
ment might be made without injury tc
the best interests Of the nation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

An aeronautical expert predicts
that at the close of the war we will
have aerial mail. and passenger ser
vice throughout the world. suppressed
ing in many respects the present rail
and water transportation facilities
Folks have gotten used to so many
startling innovations that aeria
transportation on commercial basi.
would not be so much of surpris,
after all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

Every time we run across a state
ment from Willie Hearst, just drip
pins profound wisdom on some time
ly topic, we can't help reminding our
selves that it is a most excellent and
convenient thing to have somebody
around to do your profound stating
for you.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

Well have you understand that al
though the undertakers have gathered
in our midst, they did not come for
the purpose of interring Americas
The old burg is some considerable
distance away from the point of re-
curing their professional services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13

Red Cross Week" opens on Monday
next and Americas is expected to do
her full duty in providing her share of
the 500, 100000 fund which will go to
care for the soldiers and sailors who
are to bear the nations standards in
battle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-13
Americas, Ga, June ID, 1917

A prominent member of the Georgia
Funeral Directors Association yester-
day declared that the war had greatly
objected the operations of his profess
ional brethren in this state. at costs
too much to live and you can't afford
TO die"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
H. s. HILLMAN

q have always been optimistic for the future Of Bisbee.' said II. $. Hill man. cigar store proprietor, ''and just now I am more enthusiastic than ever in looking forward to the bright era in store for the community"
 Widely known and esteemed by all classes, Mir. Hillman is one of the lead ing business men of the locality and for twelve years has been identified with the advancement of the conner cial interests of the district
 Mir Hillman is handling fine line of cigars, tobaccos and pipes. and the patronage in all departments is from the business men and the best citizen ship of Bisbee.
 Tn the sturdy growth of Bisbee,' ,' said MT. Hillman. there has been en- terprise and progress. and spirit of energy in keeping with the big-hearted
 men in the camp"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
Both Communities Wiu Benefit By Cooperation Says Secretary
 OfSmelter City Organization

you every day. Study the organization of the average corporation. Every where you will see the same things: Cooperation and success; individuals fighting among themselves and either getting nowhere. or lacking greatly in the total of what might be done
 Suppose there is a fire. The alarm is sounded. The department members busy quarreling among themselves, fail to respond readily. so the flames gain great headway They finally do respond but they are unable to decide just what to do. One thinks a line of hose should be used on one side of the building. another believes it should be used on the opposite side. They quar- rel some more and the firse destroys the building because they cant agree.
 Compare their methods with those of the efficiently organized depart ment. which responds to the alarm promptly. works as a unit and quench- es the fire. saving the property.
 There are a lot of burning ques- tiOns" in which both cities are inter ested They cannot be settled any other way than by cooperative meth ods. Bisbee and Douglas have been quarreling too long over the way tO lay the hose. Let's quit it and get to- gether for our common good.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

battles with the world unaided and alone.
 But the topography of the noun tainOus region in which Bisbee was born made it impossible for her sons and daughters to work and play amid the dense smoke from her smelter. A more roOmy situation, where smoke could spread and be blown away by the winds which swept the prairies, was needed. Thus Douglas was born.
 Bisbee has withstoOd the torture of a continuous surgical operation in or der that ore might be gOuged from her insides for her Little Sister. And Little Sister Douglas accepted the sac rifice. took the ore and smelted it.
 Then the little sister began to grow up and become beautiful. Her chil- dren became more numerous. They and their cousins in Bisbee began 10 be jealous of one another, forgetting the lesson their two mothers cOntin- ued to teach them by their daily CO., operation and independence. Jealousy led to little spats and the little quar- rels to larger ones, until they were magnified to mountainous proportions in the view of the cousins.
 Then when the Bisbee cousins want ed something. instead of asking their cousins in Douglas to help them, they
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
ARIZONA INSURANCE
 AGENCY

Becoming more important with each succeeding month" said Manag- CT T. A Hughes, of the Arizona lnsur- ance Agency, the mining operations of the Warren District are constantly advancing in the quantity of output and the methods of producing the ore"
 T. A. Hughes is a widely known and well-informed insurance man. and for more than fifteen years has made Bis bee his residence. With a broad know ledge of the community and a thor ough familiarity with the needs of his clientele. Mr Hughes combines with this the ability of an able and pro gressive man.
 The offices of the Arizona Insurance Agency in the Bank of Bisbee build ing are in keeping with the high stand ing of the firm in the district and af- ford convenienve and efficiency in the management of this enterprising busi- ness. In addition to the fire, life, ac- cident, plate glass, automobile liabili- ty and burglary insurance, the Arizo- ma Insurance Agency negotiates loans. handles surety bonds and transacts a general real estate and rental busi- ness. Among the strong companies of the world represented are the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Compa- ny, Firemens Fund, the Hartford, of Hartford. Connecticut. Queen, of New York, the Liverpool and London and Globe, the Royal Insurance Company and many others.
 "So many indications presage for Bisbee wonderful future,' said MT.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
Hughes, that I firmly believe the present prosperity will continue for protracted period"
EATERS GARAGE AND
 AUTO LIVERY

'The stability of the Bisbee camp is conceded by all who understand the situation" said R. s. Baxter, of the Baxter Garage and Livery, and I am confident that the present prosperity is to continue for many years to come"
 Baxter's Garage X Livery is located in the heart of Lowell and has ample interior space for the installment of machinery and for doing repair work. In front of the garage is an excellent space for parking purposes. New and comfortable cars are in the livery ser vice of the firm. including the latest seven passenger Studebaker and late model Dodge Only tine most careful drivers are employed and the service is high-class throughout.
 'I am investing in this new place with the object of staying here per manently," said Mir. Baxter. and l look to the future of Bisbee with the fullest confidence in the upbuilding and growth of the whole district"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

Bisbee can exist without Douglas, but not prosper. because her interests and ours are too closely allies to stand separately.
 Douglas can exist without Bisbee. but not as a prosperous community. The unsmelted ores of Bisbe's mines and the fireless smelters of Douglas would be the answer were the sentiment of rivalry ever to devel- op to the point where the miners felt they could not work with the shelter men. and the smeltermen felt that they were debasing themselves Dy handling ore mined in the Mule noun tains.
 But things do not work out that way Tn Bisbee the mining division gets out the ore, while in Douglas. the smelling division speeds up it's plant to handle the mine output. Either is helpless without the other, for without ore the smelters must stand idle. while without the smelters the mine force would be reduced in short order to few watchmen.
 Team work is the thing. When the mines and the smelters have complet- ed their separate functions, the result is copper The copper is sold and the miners and smeltermen are paid. When the smeltermen draw their checks, they give the breath of life to business activity in Douglas.
 There you have the story in a nut she'll
 Bisbee is the eldest sister. scared by years of toll in behalf of the young ster. Douglas Long before Douglas was dreamed of, Bisbee felt sufficient unto herself; competent to fight her
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
GIBSON GARAGE

"Bisbee's future may be judged by it's wonderful past" said M. F. Gib- son, of the Gibson Garage, and with more certainty than any city of the great southwest"
 Although established in business for himself less than a year. Mir. Gibson is A well known resident of the com munity and a popular citizen of the district. Formerly employed with Phelps. Dodge X Company. Mir. Gibson is thoroughly familiar with the bust ness situation in Bisbee. and in open ing the Gibson Garage won almost i'm mediate success.
 Occupying the modern building Op- posite the Shattuck-ArizOna Copper COmpany's office on the NacO road. the Gibson Garage is meeting with a large patronage The repair shop IS we'll equipped for doing high order Of work. and twelve men are on the VGv roll of the establishment Skilled mechanics are employed at the Gibson Garage and efficient and economical service is the policy of the house. for the American family automobile.
 The Gibson Garage has the agency the Hupmobile. and the buyers of this strong. powerful comfortable car. are the most enthusiastic in telling of it's merits
 Despite the fact that Arizona IS leading in the production of copper said Mir Gibson. 'the outlook for the whole state is better than ever be- fore"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
Douglas Extends Hand of Friendship and Asks That
 Two Cities Join Hands In Upbuilhng of Cochise County
HOOD & BLEDSOE

There are substantial reasons to feel that the whole county is on the solid rock of permanent prosperity" said F. c. Bledsoe of the auto supply firm of Hood & Bledsoe. "and that business conditions will continue on the same lines of prosperity and prog ress."
 J. T. Hood and F. c. Bledsoe are partners in one of the solid and pro- gressive firms of the county. and their enterprise and ability is reflected in the successful institution they have developed. The present partnership was formed about three vars ago and has it's headquarters in Douglas, with a branch in Bisbee, and both places are doing a thriving business.
 The Douglas establishment of Hood X Bledsoe was occupied in July, 1916, and is handsome and pretentious structure, with dimensions of 50 by 13S feet. The building has a balcony nearly half the floor space of the main room. The building was planned for the special use of Hood & Bledsoe and comprises every modern facility in storage and show rooms, repair shop and many other advantages.
 In the city of Bisbee Hood & Bled- soc are operating at great disadvan- tage because of limited working space, and for many months the firm has been negotiating for larger quarters.
 Hood & Bledsoe have the Ford agen- cy in the district and the demand for this automobile is so great that buy get their car, and the machines are taken as fast as they arrive.
 The firm handles a large stock O
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
BISBEE SMOKE HOUSE

"The wide reputation of Bisbee as a prosperous community Is verified by those who come here" said J. C. White. of the Bisbee Smoke House 'and the whole district is participate ing in the most active times of its his tory"
 The Bisbee Smoke House conducted by J. C. White has long been one of the leading establishments of the kind in the vicinity and ranks with the foremost smokers supply houses of the state J. C. White is thoroughly experienced in the business, and has built up a successful and popular stand.
 With the location in the heart of the city and occupying an attractive building On Main street, the business has grown and prospered with the pro- gressive locality The excellent and handsome fixtures, replaced for the second time during recent years. pre- sent a pleasing and inviting appear ance.
 In keeping with the splendid sur. roundings of the Bisbee Smoke House is large stock of tobacco, cigars, pipes and candy that is not surpassed in quality in the state. The billiard hall in connection is receiving the patronage of select class of people and is managed along the line of prac- tical service and courtesy.
 There are many reasons to expect further prosperity in Bisbee." said MT. White, who has been resident for 20 years, and especially when We see the extensive mining operations going ahead with increasing success and eX- pansiOn.'
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
(ey Oscar K. GolD Secretary of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce & Mines.

SOUlfICTCc O. UiuGS. n EW people have not read the
 story of th~ o:d man and his
 bundle of sticks; how he used this homely means to show to his sons the value of sticking together. fighting side by side, and each maintaining his share of the common burden. A more modern term for the fable would be team work"
 If the same old man could return to Cochise county today, he doubtless would feel called upon to gather an other bundle of twigs, assemble the leading citizens of Douglas and Bisbee and show them how easy it was to break one stick, but how difficult, in fact impossible. to snap all of them at one time. Then he would say:
 There is your lesson, sons of the Sister Communities. Go forth and re- member that by standing together, CO., operating and fighting for. not at. one another, you will be able to increase your efficiency an hundred fold. Team up; hit the line hard. each working for the other and taking his portion of the benefits. You will get more and get it easier than you had ina agined possible"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE
 STATION

''The general outlook for the whole district is the brightest I have ever known" said Thorlief. Olsen. of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Service Station. and feel that We are going to have wonderful season in all lines in Bis bee from now on"
 A we'll known business man of Bis bee and formerly in the wholesale grocery line in this city. NIT. Olsen IS making his garage and sales room on he Naco road one of the most progress sive places of its kind in the district. Widely known in the locality and hay ing a large number of friends, Mir. Ol- sen is receiving the patronage of an increasing number of people.
 The establishment conducted by him, located on the busy Naco road, is equipped with facilities for doing high order of work in repairing. He has the agency in the county for the famous Kelly-Springfeld Tire and car ries large stock of tires and tubes, as well as other automobile supplies.
 Mir Olsen is the selling agent for the Oldsmobile and is doing an excel lent business in the sale of this turdy. economical and serviceable automo- bile.
 Although I have been in business here but a comparatively short time" said MT. Olsen, everything is moving along smoothly and to my satisfac- tion.'
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

set out to take it. And the Douglas cousins. human naturewise. sulked and baked. then fought and Bisbee lost. Then Douglas wanted something and went out to get it without asking Bisbee's cooperation. The result was the same. It has been in the past and will continue to be in the future. as long as the communities buck against one another.
 Both Cities Growing
 Douglas is a healthy young city. growing rapidly. Her population is increasing fast. But she has no pre- ponderance of population in Cochise county.
 Bisbee has got her second wind and is adding to her growth in a wonder ful way She. like Douglas, cannot take what she wishes
 Bisbee and Douglas together repre- sent the majority of the county's peo- pie. Combined they form a gigantic figure. imbued with strength. which can accomplish wonders.
 Is it not foolish for the two commu- mites to fritter their strength away in useless effort, separately. when by combining on any given project they can put it through with ease?
 There are things Bisbee wants that Douglas could help her to get Doug las wants other things that Bisbee can help her attain. Working together. the two can accomplish wonders. If they work separately the old story of cross purpc ses, bitter feelings and lit tie gain will continue until both come to their senses.
 Study he fable of the bundle of sticks, look at what is going on around
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28
ANACONDA

Anaconda Copper Company is re- ported to have opened 50 feet of ' per cent copper ore in a crosscut east of the Leonard shaft on the 2S00 elvel. Between the Tramway and the Leon ard. the company has an ore body 150 feet wide averaging about per cent copper.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

supplies for automobile owners and is constantly eniarging its accessory line. It is a valuable establishment to the county and a strong factor in promoting the commercial prestige of the district
 ''The automobile owner in Cochise county may use his car twelve months out of the year." said MT. Hood, "and the good roads of the district make it a genuine pleasure to drive an auto mobile throughout the year"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

United Verde Extension directors have declared regular quarterly divi- dend of 50 cents per share, payable Feb. l. It calls for the disbursement of s525,000. will make sl.50 per share paid since organization, and bring to- tai disbursements up to s1,575,00O.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-01-28

Employees at Lynn works of General Electric Co. will receive a 5 per cent increase in wages and reduction in working hours from 52 to 50 a week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-16
Pointed Paragraphs

Don't gouge other people while
carving out your fortune.
Reversible weather r. usually due
10 slippery sidewalks.
This IL said 20 be a voman's age,
yet women have little TO say about
tiTrfr
When Il comes 20 coddllng mag
mary wrongs the average man Is a
faithful nurse.
Sheer not AZ the irnperfections OF
others. II IL doubly cruel 10 beat a
cripple with his own crIich.
When an authors books are pop
ular enough for paper covers no can
afford 10 cover himself with broad.
cloth.
Unless a girl II very much In love
with the amateur photographer she
IL never satisfied with the pictures
he makes OF her.
II ls easy 10 be popular II yoL
don't care what YOU say.
II you would put a small boy
where you may hope 20 find him Eve
minutes later. put him in the pans
try.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-16
Empty Is the Cradle. Baby's
Gone"

LITTLE empty cradle. treasured now
with care.
Though thy precious burden II has
red.
How We miss the locks OF curly
golden hair.
Pespins from the tiny snow-white
when those dinpisd cheeks and ilt.
tie laughing eyes
From the rumpled PILLOW shons
Then I cared With gladness. nav
look and sigh.
Empty IS the cradle. baby's gone.
CHORUS
Baby's isft her cradle for the Cold
en- Shore.
DER tho sIIvsry waters shs ha,
flown.
Con. 10 join the angels peaceful
ever more.
Empty Is the cradle baby. gone.
In grassy valley II a messy mound
Underneath. my little darling
sleeps
Blossoms sweet. and roses. cluster
all around,
Overhead the willow. silent. wsspE
There ! laid my loved ono In the
LONG ago.
And my heart doth sadly moan.
Tho she's with the angels, still
fam would weep.
Empty is tho cradle. bAby's gone.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-16
Anniversaries

Iras-Edwad Shipper. celebrated
hrlst and father-ir-law OF Benedict
Arnold. born n Philadelphia Died
there April Is. 1905.
lgT-EKtreme cold prevailed thru
out the east. hcAyiiy-laden teams
crossed the bay from Boston 20 Fort
Independence
iNs-The hrst state legislature Of
Texas asse mbled IN Austin
fSs3-Gen Ruckner surrendered
Fort ponsison 10 Gen. Grant.
iss5-Spain issued decree max
ing the secret publication OF journals
or pamphlets penal orense.
iSTi-Terrn nation 81 Franco Prus-
rian war Reifort garrison marched
cut with military donors
Ixef-Forty five lives lost by the
bursting % q steam pipe on the Ger
man cruiser BrandenhurE az KEEL
issa-Francots Felix Faure. presi-
dent OF TIE French republic. died
suddenly IA Paris Born there Jan
20 1871
is0I-RussiA -etAiiat~d on the al
VI nee cf the United states duty on
Russian beet sugar by adopting al
ditional duties on certain American
goods.
isOI-Jay Cooke. eminent hnsn-
cier died in OKontE Pa Born IN San
dusky o. AUX 20, 1891.
faNT-TwsntY persons KILLED and
80 injured IN \ railroad accident al
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