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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31

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Elizabeth ~ Hepburn, in the New York
Times
We are the strangest spawn there be
of that man-made devil, war;
We seem some horrible drunken dream
yet actually we are.
We are the gruesome, gibbering beasts,
playing our ludicrous pranks,
Straddling over some death-filled ditch,
terrible, merciful Tanks.
In the fare of He'll men see us and
laugh-as we drunkenly lurch
and roll;
We climb, we dip, we reel, we trip, yet
ever on, to our Goal!
Our entraiis burn with the fire Of
youth gun muzzles at our port.
And the steady hand of the gunner
moves as though this thing were
sport!
We wallow and creep through mud,
man-deep, through wire-meshed
barbados,
We spew forth Death to the crazy
Hun, and haunt him, gruesome
Shades!
Wherever we go we scatter the foe;
no beast and no mere machine
May track our path as we squirm
along, bblching our deadly
spleen.
Within us cluster our soldier boys,
laughing their rollicking laugh,
Steady and ready and strong and
young, from Tommy to Chief-of-
Staff
For we are the natural spawn OF war
as made by the Kultured
Hun =
The kindest, cruelest, ugliest beast
that prospers under the sun.
Terrible Tanks of Death we are, ter
rible-lovable, too!
For though we slaughter, it is to save;
they love us, our working crew!
The day shall come when, our work
we'll done, you'll keep us just for
show
Just to remember the Things we Did
to the Heather, Long Ago!
Well hold our court in some prim
room, with the great grim Dino
saur,
And men shall gasp at our ugliness-
then laugh as they laughed be-
fore!
You see, though laundering Tanke we
be, gigantic Beetles or Toads,
We are the Autos who do not need
your well-made, well-kept roads
Nor shall we spraddle and lurch in
vain-well do our bit till we've
won!
Till the Earth is clean and the World
is free, and women safe from the
Hun!
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pass it by large majority also 1t
was urged in the house as a war meas
ure to enable the civil authorities to
cooperate more effectively with the
military authorities in cleaning up
conditions Tor the approaching canton
ments where thousands of soldiers are
to be trained for the battle front.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31

departure of the guests, a salad course
with an ice was served.
Those present were Mrs. A. c. Dun
can Mrs. H. A. Smith, Miss Arbie
Harrison, Miss Jennie Harrison and
hol guest Miss Dell, and Miss Marie
y eIker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31
EVERETT FAMILY
AT MYRTLE SPRINGS.

Mr. e. B. Everett, Miss Claire Ey-
erett, Miss Marguerite Everett, Charles
Everett and Miss Mary Belle Green
are occupying a cottage at Myrtle
Springs for a week or so,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the late W.
II. R. Schroeder are hereby respect
fully requested to Immediately settle
their Indebtedness in order that the
estate may be closed up.
E. ]. SCHROEDER, Executor.
7-27-10t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31
MRS. HARRIS WILL
ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY.

In honor of Mrs Frank Cantey, o
cambridge, the guest of Mrs. H. W
Smithwick, Mrs. Albert Harris will en-
terrain with rock on Wednesday after
NJ, n at her home on Harold avenue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31
the public view.

Don't suppress Viereck Such rank
pro-Germanism as his handed out in a
paper called American" serves a good
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-07-31

purpose. Most people have a more or
less developed sense which Viereck has
not trace of. He can't harm them;
he will either amuse or disgust them.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
Big Business This Year for the United States
Even If the European War Ends

Following his usual custom, Ebert
II. Gary. chairman of the United States
steel corporation, makes public his
ANALYSIS of business conditions and
prospects of the United States. based
upon the information that has come
to him as the head of the greatest Of
the countrys corporations and his Oh
servations as business man OF long
experience.
The statement has been made AZ n
result of many requests that Mr.. Gary
has received from the newspapers to
make comments on the general situn-
ton. His conclusions are OF highly
optimistic character. He declares that
conditions in the steel industry are
the most prosperous In Its history, and
that whether or not peace comes In the
mean time the mills of the corporation
have sufficient orders on hand not
subject to cancellation to keep them
running at full capacity throughout
the year 1917 and a part OF 1918.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
Here's to Your Good Health
Infantile Paralysis.
BY Or. JOHN .. HUBER.

80 epidemic nfante
fortunate communities Up theo been above 500
with mortality 81
the the rising which should the
number October,
e lie o epidemic.
Then
sudden paralysis limbs muscle followed rapid
life months.
throat about
do
the
who than half the
paralysis
Isolated either their homes
managed
mortality
through life
circulation and
constitution.
gargtns with normal
table pint Of water) hot
irrigated with this solution
q ordinary medicine dropper
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

Mr.. Gary points out that the entire
country Is in state OF remarkable in
dustrial activity and that the business
expansion IL widespread. He says that
there is not the slightest cause for
complaint as far as prosperity is con-
cerned.
At the same time he issues his
usual words of caution. He says Il Ia
n mooted question whether satisfac-
tory business Will continue fithout
interruption after the war closes, and
on this point many different opinions
are expressed. No harm, he says, can
result from the exercise of precaution,
although such measures may prove TO
be unnecessary.
Wall Street men who have been In
formed of the statements contents
say that 1t undoubtedly foreshadows a
record breaking showing of net earn
ings for the last quarter of 1915, which
is to be made public at the end OF
January.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
MAY 1T PLEASE THE COURT.

Sphere is evidence that the supreme needs help
Question: Shall it be granted by the appointment
u of an additional judge, perhaps two by the APP
pontment of commissioners to serve until such time as
the judicial distress shall be relieved?
There doubt that commissioners will furnish the
desired relief, they would have constitutional stand
ing could initiate little and could conclude nothing
less first ordered by the responsible judge judges
and then submitted for official approval If that concl-
sion is correct then 1T must be of judges
aid from the district courts whose judges also appear
be overworked,
Less work for the judges Here is point that NAV be
worth while: Do not all judges do lot of unneces-
sary works Why should district Judge take time to
write opinion that does not appear in the record on
appealf And why should supreme court justices spend
much time writing lengthy opinions in hundreds of or
binary cases-for, remember there is little new nova
days for judicial determination.
The suggestion may be pertinent that before any
thing further be done the judges themselves cut out lot
of self-imposed and needless labor.
And your honors please remember that we appear in
this matter amicus curiae
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
DRY TOURING TO FLORIDA.

In winter automobile touring the
south. which will attract more New
York motorists this season than ever
before, Washington rises in new i'm
portance as a port of departure and
Jacksonville. Fla. to equal prominence
as port of arrival.
With new prohibition laws Just going
into effect in two southern states there
and Jacksonville. Through the states
Of Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina and Georgia 1t Is all dry"
The main route to Florida trayerses
these states. and as Florida Is the point
of destination of most of the New York
motorists. the new dispensation. in the
minds of those automobile tourists
who consider a flask of whisky neces-
sary to prevent chills. makes Wash
I ington the gateway OF the south.
But even from Washington only a
quart Of liquor to a person may be
taken by automobile into Virginia. The
same regulation holds in the other
states mentioned, so that for more than
500 miles the quart will have to suf-
flee.
( Up to yesterday the news of this sit
uation in the southland had not reached
New York motorists. Only the touring
experts, who have been in the south
planning for business during the win.
ter. We're aware that all the gaps OF
wet" territory along the Florida route
had closed up. The opinion of these
experts was that the new situations
would not defect any touring from
the south. o. NJ. Wells, chief road
man of the automobile Club of Amer
lea. who is just back from the south
said:
touring In the south more delightful
Il know that many motorists like te
have flask with them as n precau-
/ ton. This can be obtained at Wash
ington, and as the through trip to Jack
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

ana scars the local merchant prince.
and no regret does he evince. Then
comes a driver save and sane. who has
not speed upon the brain: he amblcs
by the village tower at Is modest miles
an hour. The villagers are sad and
sore, they've found that speeding Is a
bore. and now they're looking for a
goat; they seize that driver by the
throat. and take him to the donjon
keep, where he may gnash his teeth
and weep. They fine him ~ wheels.
with trimmings added. so he feels.
when he's permitted to withdraw, there
surely ought to be law. This hap
pens every day or three: the criminal
too oft goes free. while motorists who d
not offend. must pay the fiddler in the
end.
Copyright by George Matthew Adamsl
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE.

SPHERE is, perhaps better example in economy eff
fcienty applied than that disclosed in the manage
ment Of the state pure food department during the
past two years In addition to saving of $4,000 in
propated funds the report of the department showed
better service definite results and greater feeling
of cooperation between the department and the public
The pure food department has been established in the
fidence of the people through the application of
policies and adherence to common economy 1t
is understood to be practically sef-supporting.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
HIGHFLYERS
BY MRS. EVA LEONARD.
A cLEW TO THE IDENTITY OF
THE THIEF.

| There was rap on the door and
! before anyone could respond to the
summons II opened, and Gertrude
i Anterior put her smiling face in the
aperture.
at is no one but me-" she called
| smilinGly. MAY ] come IMP"
"Oh, Marjory," she continued, when
her wraps had been aummarily dis
posed of by being dumped on n chair
| II have the most exciting thing TO tell
! YOU. No, let them be- They are all
right there" referring to the wraps.
You know met that Mr. Swetman at
/ your party
"Oh, he is the one that Tom calls
the POI Inlay interrupted Marjory.
why does he call him that" brist-
ed Gertrude. "Hc is a charming young
man; so stylish and so full OF fun"
Gertrude stopped for an answer.
Go on" begged Marjory. What
about him."
"WhS. he asked me to go to the
theater tonight, and he has sent me
the lovellest flowers to wear."
That is pleasant Mariory's tone
was as impersonal as If she We're far
removed from such frlvolties, hay
ing lived beyond them.
He likes you nwfully WE'LL" resum-
cd Gertrude with condescension.
"He says you are a very pretty wo-
man when lou are DIRE, sed up. and
that II is pity your fortune petered
out the way 1t did" Marjory flushed
angrly.
"He said he felt SO sorry you lost
your diamonds. l did not know you
had any to lose till he told mo-" rat
tied on the caller without waiting for
a reply.
How does he come to be so VOL In
formed about my affairs, | wonder.
The loss was not made public" Mar
jory's tone was tart.
Il do not know" There was Won
der in Gertrudes tone. He seemed
to be on very friendly footing and
supposed YOU had told him."
well. we had not" Marjory's lips
were compressed in tight line
Gould Tom have seen right in his
suspicions?. she thought. "How else
could he have known about my loss ?
The taxi people, the theater manager,
and the owner of tho gems were the
only ones outside. the family who
knew anything about 1t. Still IL he
had stolen them he would be very
l
should think"
He seemed very much surprised
that l did not know about the loss. y
Marjory reused herself from her rev.
cry to hear what Gertrude was say
ing.
We'll. I must be going or l will not
have time to get ready for this even
ing" Gertrude rose and began putting
on her wraps When they were alone
that evening Marjors said to her aunt !:
Would you help the owner of those
diamonds to find them, IL he suspect
: ed person whom he would not dare
accuse7"
Il should think SO. Every clue
. would help. Why?' Miss volmar
! looked up inuuiringly Marjory told
OF the afternoon call and the suspic-
ions Gertrudes remarks had aroused
The next day Marjory called at the
, jewelers. and asked to speak with the
proprietor. The mans frigid de-
meanor thawed when he saw how
, earnestly the girl was trying to shed
light on the mystery. AMI though moi
: inclined to attach much weight to the
J matter he agreed to report the con-
! versation to the detective.
II shall never rest till the diamonds
, are found or paid for" said the girl al
parting. Il know you think we are
common Adventures to contract debts
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
OUTSIDE.

He stayed and stayed on many nights
Did VIII:
With no regard for saving lights.
The pill,
And this enraged her pa, old Root
Until
One night he FASTENED down to foot
The Bill.
Pedestrians in Philadelphia. New
York and the larger cities are remark
ably clever at being run over by only
the more expensive cars.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
UNPLueeING THE LEAK" INQUIRY.

GElE national house will be commended by the public
for refusing to accept its committees action in
abandoning the ''leak' inquiry 1t has recommitted
the subject and clothed the committee with authority to
handle Thomas W. Lawson if he does not tell what he
hints he knows The charges should be thoroughly
sifted conclusion may be possible by congress that
will either brand the guilty relieve innocent suspects
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
Uncle Walt Has for You
This Evening
THE SPEED MANIAC.

All men should lift their feet and
kick against the cheerful lunatic who
gives his car no end OF power, and
burns up go miles an hour. We see him
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
:. PEPS :.

County division is also
subtraction and addition.
Former Secretary of War
Garrison sees nation in
"sackcloth." No chance.
Old stuff. Entirely out Of
style.
Razors and poison tablets
suggest that Harry Thaw is
press agenting for entrance
into the movies. Anyway,
he's moved onto the front
page again.
So many girls figuring in
the news are 1.-The most beau
tifulo until the photograph
er succeeds the reporter.
Difference between "boot-
logger and 'jointist?'
Easy. None.
Boise club women insist
shat probation officer be
found wanting-a job.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
The Habit OF Taking Cold.

With many people taking cold Is n
habit but fortunately one that Is easily
broken. Take cold sponge bath every
morning wheL you first get out OF bed
not ice cold but temperature Of
about 90 degrees r. Also sleep with
your window up. DO this and YOU will
seldom take cold. When you do take
cold take Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy and get rid of 1t as quickly as pos
sble. Obtainable everywhere.
AdV-t- tn IS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

whiz by our abodes;
we meet hinfon the
country roads, ne
kills our geese and
cats@and dogs. and
spoilsZ our Poland
China hogs. We are
with terror stricken
dumb. when we be-
hold I h 9 monster
come, and climb a
tree a furlong high,
to ave ourselves
till he goes by. He
sc re hes through
the acountryZtown,
and runs the lead
ING urnpnN IAut~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
Found a sure Thina.

]. b. Wixon. Farmers Mills. N. r.. has
used Chamberlain's Tablets for years
for disorders of the stomach and liver
and says, "Chamberiain's Tablets are
the best have ever used obtainable
everywhere. Adv-t-th-s
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

John Hertz. manager of taxi COM
nany IN Chicago, has announced that
the starter at one OF the hotels will
be May Hin" a young woman OF 20.
She will be one OF the few women do
Ing this kind of work in America.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

devoted disease prevention physical ana menfa.
promotion OF
The latest developments IL medical science
ptR
enclosed Requisite
considered ~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

but should certainly call for . medical
examination without delay. 3. Hoarse-
ness lasting several weeks. 3. Poor
appetite. especially IN tho morning.
indigestion. loss of weight and
strength. pallor. generally run down
condition; tired feeling" I.
Hawking and splitting. especially In
the morning. D. Night sweats .. A
streak of blood in the sputum. I.
Afternoon fever, shown by flushed
face and alternating with chilly sen-
sations. Have an examination OF the
spittls made for the consumption
germ. But ono must not imagine
there Is no consumption II this germ
cannot be found. not oven after sew
eral sputum examinatioas have been
made. Indeed. these germs may not be
found until the disease 10 far advanced
and perhaps beyond recovery.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

that we could not pay, but II was a
lack of sense. not lack of morals. l
beg you to believe" The man smiled
as he gave her his hand at parting
(To be continued)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

Austrian army advanced to within a
few miles Of Montenegrn capital:
French submarine Foueault sank Aus
TRAN scout cruiser In Adriatie; French
onslaughts in Champagne repulsed by
Germans. according to Berlin. Italians
reported artillery activity along whols
front. with aeroplanes aiding In the
operations
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

LINES WORTH REMEMBERING.
You may take the greatest trouble
and by turning 1t around find Joys on
the other side.--T. Dewitt Ta.S.age
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

sonville only occupies four days no
one who desires q stimulant need be
without II. On the other hand, the
closing OF the saloons means that ALI
wild driving by liquor inflamed men
Will be cut out and the roads will be
safer.
The laws which put Virginia ana
and Georgia in the dry column were
passed some time ago but only went
into effect this month. Florida 10
what Is known ms a package state.
that Is, liquor is only sold In pack
ages and ut designated points. For In
stance. ut Jacksonville nothing less
than quart may be bought. While
in Florida I saw some large signs GO
ing UP at dividing points along tho
route. In big letters they read. on one
side. Your last chance and on the
other side, Your first chance
4 can assure motorists who are
contemplating tour of the south that
they viii suffer no inconvenience from
searching. They viii be treated cour-
teously everywhere, as the south i.
very DESTROYS of attracting more and
more OF them."-New York Times.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
WHAT TO DO FOR BAD COLDS.

II you want a cough medicine that
gives quick and sure action In healing
colds, coughs or Group, get Foleys
Honey and Tar. II heals inflamed or
swollen membranes in throat, chest or
bronchial tubes; breaks UP tight
coughs. loosens the phlegm. makes
breathing easier, stops tickling In
throat. w. L. Thomas, Summervills,
Ca. writes; ''Foley's Honey and Tar 10
a most efficient remedy for coughs.
hoarseness, etc. have used 1t with OK
cellent results" Whitehead Drug Store.
Adv-t- tn .
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
THE FIRST SYMPTOMS.

O. NJ. writes: What are the frst
symptoms of consumption?
Answer: /. A cough lasting a month
Except In whooping eough). This
does not always mean consumpti
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
sENENrY- EINE YEARS AGO.

1S42--Arrival at Jellalabad of DR.
Brydone, the only member of the Ka-
bul army who had escaped massacre
by the Afghnna.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
TO BE TAKEN BE-
FORE OR AFTER
THIS DAY IN HISTORY.

Two hundred years ago today the
author of the first knife and pea joke,
an English criminal, was hanged for
his atrocities, He had also murdered
his grandmother.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

1S67-Nictor Cousin, celebrated
French philosopher and metaphysieian,
died ut Cannes. Born in Paris, Nov.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
NUIsANcEs DANGEROUS TO
HEALTH.

Answer to p. M: A nuisance. In
the medical sense, II anything that
actually Injuries or II likely to injure
health, and admits of a remedy either
by tho Individual whose act or omis-
sion causes tho nuisance or by the To-
cal authorities. Specifically. some
nuisances dangerous to health are:
gases and dust OF an offensive irritat-
Ing or poisonous nature emanatinE
from Industrial establishments or ref
use; smoke from factories and rail-
roads; collections of stagnant water,
garbage and animal matter exposed
to the air; Industries that give rise 70
great noise or vibration In thickiy set
tied communities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
HISTORICAL
HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

1s17-John II. A. Bombcrger, found
er and president Of Grsinns college
born mt Lancaster, Pa Died at Col
! legeNille. Pa. Aug. 10, 1890.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
oFrgN So.

4 candid man IS hartley Binns.
He always says just what he thinks.
And that's all right; it's this that
stings,
lie always thinks unpleasant things.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

E epidemic nfantiie York
which should
fortunate communities
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

1S92--John Sherman was re- elected
United States senator from Ohio.
YEAR AGO IN WAR.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-13

County division is also
subtraction and addition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-05-17
Wonders Of a Mirage.

The published statement of the ex-
plorcr Donald r. Mcmillan that the
Arctic land mass which Admiral pcary
reported and named Croker Land was
but a mirage has stirred new interest
in this strange phenomenon. which can
deceive an experienced observer into
the belief that he sees plains and noun
tains where there is nothing hut Il few
clouds. The mirage is due to the APP.
pearance of small objects seen through
layers of air at different temperatures.
which bend the rays of light and dis.
tort the image, much as the image Of
pencil half submerged in water is
distorted. A typical mirage is often
seen in the deserts of the southwest.
where it becomes quite cool at night.
and the sun brings Il sudden change in
the morning so that temperature lay
ers are created. AS result small
bushes appear as great trees. with
their doubles below them. as though
mirrorcd in still water. 1t was SINH
lar phenomenon which magnified o
cloud bank to look like continent.