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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
COMING WEEK
AT PARKVIEW
ONE THAT WILL
BE ENJOYED

The program today at the Park
view will be a mixed program featur-
ing Ham and Bud in one of their
funny comedies. Open at 4 p. m.
Admission and 10 csnts.
Sunday will be presented an ex-
ceptionally good performance, fea-
turing Ann Pennington in 1.-The
Rainbow Princess. Two single reel
comedies additional. Open on this
day at 3 p. m. admission 10 and
Is cents. .---.s..
Monday and Tuesday, March and
6, will be presented Frank Mcln-
tyre in 1.-THE Travelling Salesman" :"
in five parts. Admission and 10
cents.
The o'clock matinees viii: be dis
continued on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Early matinees will be
operated beginning at ) O'Clock in
stead of 4. on Wednesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays, and o'clock on
Sundays.
Wednesday and Thursday, March
and 8, will be presented Vivian
Marin in "The Right DIRECTION, in
five parts.
Billie Burke, Gin Glor:a's Ro-
NANCE" will be presented beginning
Wednesday, March 7th, and will be
shown on this day only through the
series, in connection with a five part
Paramount feature. The prices are
going to be 5 and 10 cents. and We'd
nesday night will be known as
nf
pictures for 5 and 10 cents. The
management cannot possibly offer a
greater inducement to its patrons
than the above Wednesday night
show. The doors will open every
Wednesday at 5 p. m.
In "Gloria's Romance" in which
Miss Burke portrays -he role OF
wealthy society girl, :. $4,000 Rus
sian sable coat will be seen. together
with a $4,000 ermine coat. So
900 chinchilla coat, blue and gold
and metal embroidered evening coat.
trimmed with silver fox fur, valued
at $4,000, and a dinner gown trim
med with lace that was priced at
$50 per yard. Feminine picture
goers will find the picture regular
fashion bazaar and undoubtedly will
follow it with interest.
AS previously stated in will be run
in connection with a Ave part Para
mount feature every Wednesday. at
5 and 10 cents. Doors open every
Wednesday at 5 p. m. Bea: in mind
the fact that every Wednesday night
is Parkview's treat.
Friday, March, 9, will be started
a serial, booked especially for the
children. in which the daring Grace
Cunard and Francis Ford are the
stars. Every child in Covington re
members Peg % the Ring, and they
also remember the good times they
had on Friday night, whea their
pulse. thrilled with excitement at the
daring deeds done by Grace, and the
awful Knockout punches that Fran
els Ford put over. Remember how
you sat on the edge of the seat and
rent the air with screams of delight
Just as Francis presented himself in
the nick of time? Well, this is go
ing to be better still, and its your
night off from school and study, so
why not let's get together and have
some fun. Doors open every Friday
at D m. Admission 5 and 10
cents.
.sSnow White" featuring Margue-
rite Clark, will be here for two days,
Monday and Tuesday, March 18th
and 18th
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Covington, La, Feb. %, 1917.
The police jury will receive bids
to be sent in to their next meeting,
March s, 1917, for the following:
Painting iron fence around court
house grounds, one heavy coat color
black.
Repairing concrete foundation for
fence around courthouse yard, and
putting it in first class shape.
Painting the blinds on courthouse
building, including police jury and
school board addition, color green.
Bids to be separate for one heavy
coat or two coats.
Painting the gallerys, steps and
balustrades.
All bids to be made separate.
For further information call at
Office of police jury.
F. ]. MARTINDALE.
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
Charged Germany Made
Overtures to Japan
and Mexico.
ASKED THEM TO JOIN
AGAINST THE u. S.
Mexico to Win Back the Old
Provinces, Texas New
Mex. and Arizona.

Washington, March IA copy of
German Foreign Minister thinner
mans instructions to German Min
lister Won Eckhardt, at Mexico City,
sent through Count Won Bernstorff,
at Washington, is in possession OF
the United States government. 1t IS
as follows:
Berlin, Jan. 10, 1917.
''On the first of February we in
tend to begin submarine warfare un-
restricted. In spite of this. it is our
intention to endeavor to keep neu-
trail the United States of America.
IF this attempt is not successful
we propose an alliance on tls fol-
lowing basis with Mexico. That we
sha NJ make war together and to-
gether make peace. We shall give
general financial support and it is
understood that Mexico is to re-
conquer the lost territory in New
Mexico, Texas and Arizona. The de-
tails are left to you for settlement.
''YOu are instructed to inform the
President of Mexico of the above in
the greatest confidence as soon as IT
is certain that there will be an out
break of war with the United States
and suggest that. the President of
Mexico on his own initiative, should
communicate with Japan suggesting
adherence at once to this plan; at
the same time, offer to mediate be
tween Germany and Japan.
please call to the attention of tn
President of Mexico that the en-
ployment of ruthless submarine war
fare now promises to compel Eng
land to make peace in few
months.
ZIMMERMAN"
Washington, March THE Japan
ese embassy made the following
statements:
with regard to the alleged Ger
CONTINUED on page y
enough good things to eat, baked
chicken and all, that who.e hour
was consumed in doing the dinner
justice. The ladies are to be COM
plimented on this palatab.e dinner
and for the assistance they gave in
other ways at the meeting.
To Mr.. Murphy, the principal OF
this school, is due much credit for
the valuable assistance he and his
assistants gave at the meeting and
in getting it up. 1t was a success,
and the common phrase was, after
the meeting was over, Il am sure
glad I came out today, as l have
learned many good lessons All
we're pleased, even to the little
people.
Mr.. Ross. teacher atA Talisheek.
gave short talk, but food one, as
to how he saw the future benefits of
this.meeting, and what hk had learn
ed there.
Mr.. Wilson, the agricultural teach
err at Progress. spoke few minutes
on what he. too. had learned and
how glad he was that the meeting
had been such a success. He felt
proud to see the local people taking
so much interest in better work.
On the whole, the three day short
courses were the most successful of
any meetings of this kind ever held
in the parish, and the writer can
we'll see, now, the benefit these three
days of labor will give in the next
few years. Let us have another one
next winter and visit more schools.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
A. D.
CRAWFORD TO
COMMENCE
WORK
Deputies Placed Under Oath
and Property Statements
To Be Under Oath.

Assessor A. ID. Crawford has now
completed his arrangements for as
sessing the property of St. Tammany
parish. Probably no assessor has
ever entered upon his duties under
more trying conditions. Under
stress of circumstances, the State be-
ing in great need Of revenues, ana
it being realized that these revenues
would be largely increased and more
equally distributed II there could be
an equalization Of taxation, the peo-
pie voted to give the State the power
to assess all property at its fair
value, instead of the old method Of
approximately two-thirds value. In
structions have been given that all
property subject to taxation must be
assessed, and 1t is expected that q
vast amount Of property not hitherto
on the assessment rolls will be placed
there, which should prevent q great
increase in rate of taxation. The
State, however, leaves the parish
to fix its own rate of taxation as
1t sees fit. After the assessor has
made his returns to the State board.
1t will be reviewed by the board and
the district inspector may be called
upon in doing this. The inspector
for the several parishes composing
this district is Warren Thomas. Mr..
Thomas is thoroughly familiar with
property values here, both by reason
of his large interests and his ex-
perience as assessor.
As far as we understand, the State
requires that PROPERTY shall be as
sessed at its full value. The State
Board will then go over this assess
ment and reduce it to tho amount
necessary to raise the funds required
by the State.
Should it result, however, sitter
the entire roll is made out for the
State, that the increased amount OF
assessable property found Is not as
great as anticipated, then it may be
that the cost of taxation will be
greater than heretofore in order to
raise the funds needed to run the
government. But as this money
must come out Of the pockets Of the
people in some form, there should be
no objection raised il the money Is
properly expended.
Mr.. Crawford says that It Is his
intention to be absolutely fair and
impartial In the assessment of the
property of this parish. He has ap-
pointed deputies that he believes to
be competent for the task, and he
has required each OF them to take
oath to do his duty fairly and Inn
partially, and every property holder
will be called upon to make oaths as
to his statement OF property, the
poor man and the rich, man alike,
and some official of every corpora
tion will be required to make this
oath.
Mr.. Crawford intends to carry out
1ris pre-campaign promises. He de-
sires the cooperation Of the people,
CONTINUED on page 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
FAIR TO HAVE
ARBOR DAY AT
i GROUNDS ON
MARCH 9

Friday, March 8, 1917, will be a
sfday at the fair grounds that will
mark a new epoch in the history Of
the. St Tammany Parish Fair. The
success of the past is intended to b.
spnly a preliminary of the success
that is to come, and the time is look
i ed forward to when a united fair u
i the Florida Parishes will be held at
the fair grounds of Covington.
March has been set aside as
ss.sArbor Day. for the fair, the plan
being to make the fair grounds a
garden beautiful to look upon, with
i trees and shrubs and flowers CT an
ornamental character to add pleas
ure and attractiveness to the ex-
hibits of industry and agricultural
achievement expected to be shown in
I the fairs of the future.
s. The president and management of
4 the fair will invite the school child
!. rem and the several women's Or
ganizations to participate in the do
Z ings of Fair Arbor Day." and it is
requested that all persons who have
] trees of a suitable character for this
purpose to notify Pres. J. H. War
4 uef OF iVldHdseT ~. n. TllAOlhoAo
xthat they will have them ready by
this date, if they wish to donate
them to the cause. CamphOr trees
are especially desired. Any one
wishing further information can get
in touch with the president by ring
ing phone 61, or the manager, phone
s.131.
Mrs. o. NJ. Birch has presented the
Fair Association with some fine Um-
s brella China trees, which will be
planted on this day.
There will also be entertaining
features at the fair grounds on this
day, baseball and other games. and
there will be a meeting OF the di-
rectors there at the same time.
~ The garden will be in charge OF a
professional gardener, who Will take
charge of the trees or plants and see
that they are properly planted.
Preparations are in progress for
the best fair ever. and it is desire
that every one lend helping hand
In this work. considered to be the
greatest means of demonstrating the
progress of the parish and OF in
creasing interest in agricultural pur-
suits.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
THERE WILL BE
NO LOUISIANA
FLOAT IN Pa
RADE, 4TH

Washington, Feb. 26.-No floats
will be allowed in the parade il
honor of the second Inauguration of
President Wilson. Chairman Harp
er of the Inaugural Committe, found
it necessary to alter the original
plan in this regard. Arrangements
had been completed for Louisiana
float and a considerabl portion of
the money for this purpose had been
raised by a committee Of Louisiana
women in Washington. The money
which was collected for this purpose
is being returned to the contributors.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
M.c.B' TO ENTERTAIN.

The NJ. C. BIS. will entertain at
Five Hundred next Thursday night
March s, at p. M, at their library
rooms, at which both ladies and
gentlemen will be present. There
will be attractive prizes awarded the
winners, and the public is invited to
attend. The price of admission will
be 25 cents. In addition to the in
dividual prizes, an entrance prize
will be awarded.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
RESOLUTIONS BOARD
OF HEALTH AS TO
BREAD, ETC.
Covington, La. Feb. "a. 1917.

Covington, La, Feb. "a. 1917.
Meeting called to order by the
president. Present: B. b. Ware n,
A. v. Smith, A. D. Schwartz and r.
Patecek.
The eiellowing resolution was
adoptedS
That all bread hereafter sold by
bakeries or shops shall be wrapped
with clean sanitary paper before sale
or delivery.
Further resolved, That all turniga-
tfOn shall be at the expense Of che
property owner, provided that :he
property owner shall pay for the
octual cost of the materials to the
town.
E The said property owner shall be
Continued on page b
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
SIMMONS SYKES.

DIR. Miller Frederick Simmons,
formerly of this pace and now of Sill
dell, and Miss Mamie Sykes, Of Co
lumbia, Miss. were quietly married
on Tuesday, February 20, 1917, at
Slidell.
Miss Sykes is the charming daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Sykes, of Co
lumbia, Miss, and Mr.. Simmons is
well known here in his home town.
After brief honeymoon they are at
home in Slidell.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03


announce myself q candidate
for the Office of Mayor of Covingtou.
I make this announcement with q
full comprehension of the difficulties
to be met in proper administration
of its affairs, but have been urged
to take this step by those who feel.
as l do, that good citizenship re-
Quires sacrifices in the interest of
the community advancement. While
am not inclined to the holding of
public office, feel that I may be OF
service, and II elected shall give the
best that Is in me to q fair and just
government of the town and for its
progress. shall make an announce
ment of my platform at q future
date.
ROBT. L. AUBERT.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-03-03
THE POLICE JURY.

The St. Tammany Parish Police
Jury will meet in regular session on
Tuesday, March s, 1917.
F. J. MARTINDALE,
Secretary.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
MEXICO TO TAX ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FORTY PER CENT

MEXICO CITY, May 1.-THE tax on
alcohol and beverages containing it has
been materially increased by a recent
decree, which announces that as it is
absolutely necessary to augment GER
tain taxes because of the necessities of
the country. Beginning May l, all first
sales of alcohol, brandies, tequilias,
mezcals and other alcoholic drinks OBJ
tanned by distillation manufactured in
Mexico began paying tax of 40 per
cent. on the sales price. Beers and
other alcoholic drinks not included in
the class mentioned above, will be tax
ed similarly sixteen per cent. Similar
foreign products will be compelled to
pay a tax of 40 per cent. above the
import duties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
DEATH OF HERR Won lime,
RECALLS STIRRING DISPUTE

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May II.
The death in Berlin the other day OF
Herr Won lime, Emperor Williams pri-
vate architect, recalled a dispute be-
tween the Berlin municipality and the
emperor just prior to the beginning OF
the war.
The emperor, having decided to re-
build the Berlan royal opera house, ig-
nored Won lime and commissioned an
other architect, named Hoffman,, to
prepare the plans. When these were
made public they were criticized and
the oberburgomaster of Berlin waited
on the emperor with view to Undue /.
ing him to alter his plans.
81 am paying for my new opera
house out of my own pocket" the en-
peror is reported to have replied, and
don't intend to consult the tastes of
other people"
Whereupon the oberburgomaster re-
minded the autocrat that the emper-
ors contribution would only bear one
half of the cost, the other half being
shared by the municipality and the
Prussian state treasury, and that the
city councillors would probably re-
fuse to make a, grant unless they had
some voice III its disposal. A few days
later, so the story runs, the Prussian
diet postponed voting its moiety of the
cost until the emperor and the NUM-
cipality came to terms. Almost on the
eve of the declaration of war, however,
the diet voted one-tenth of its quota
of the cost, but not until the war is
over will the outcome of the contro !
versy become known.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
VISCOUNT CHINDA ADDRESSED
PARLIAMENT IN FLUENT ENGLISH

LONDON, May 17.-Viscount Chinda,
Japanese ambassador to England, sur
prised a group of members of parlia-
ment whose guest he was the other
day by making a speech in perfect Eng
lish. He was described as possessing
tie quiet, impressive style of the Orien.
tall"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
CLUB BOYS NEED NOT
REPORT ON OAT CROP

On account of the cold weather which
SO severely injured the oat crop
throughout this section, the members
of the Boys Four Crop club will not
be required to make any report on
oats.
1t is pointed out, however by Agri-
cultural Agent W. j. Boyett that a
full report on corn, cotton and hay will
be required and every member of this
club is reminded that he will be called
upon for his figures on these products
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

FOR SALE: f. A. Pruitt place, foul
miles North of PARROT, Georgia. con-
tains 1,03S acres. About 700 acres
open land, plenty of running water
fine place for stock, we'll located, on
two good public roads. Price $10,60eS
We can make extremely easy terma
on this place. Apply The Georges
Loan and Trust Co., Macon, Ca, or ".
L Thomas. Plains. Georgia 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
Want Advertisements

Figure your own want ad. Minimum
charge is 25c. Fer insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
weeks, three-fOurths of q cent per
word. For Insertions of more than
four weeks, One-half cent per wOrd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
Ladies Attention.

Mrs. A. L. Battson. beauty special
list representing the Velyetina line is
in our city. and wiz be delighted to
demonstrate same in your home.
For engagements, Phone WINDSOR
PHARMACY, HOWELL'S PHARMACY,
HOWELL-PRATHER or Mrs. P. H.
Williams. Phone 392,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

SWEET POTATOES WILL SAVE
THE SOUTH and dollar invested in
our cloth bound potato book may save
you fifty Learn how from experts who
have made their money on potatoes.
Books postpaid ST.. Southern Printers,
Americas. 1876
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Hugh NJ. Brown, formerly an Ameri-
Gus boy, but now living in Birmingham,
Ala, was in Americas Wednesday and
Thursday. He left Thursday afternoon
for Dawson and Columbus, going
thence to his home in Birmingham.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
STANDARD SEA ISLAND
IL YARDS FOR S1.OO.
SAMPLE DRESSES FOR MISSES
K. & G. C0RSETS,
NEW MODELS. Csc.

Beautiful new R. & G. models just
received from the factory; made of
fire batiste, guaranteed rustproof:
value Sl50 at CSC
ODD PAIRS LACE
CURTAINS AT soc.
Some of these curtains are worth
over S1.50; they are slightly soiled
from display, white and ecru; choice
OF stock, at pair soc.
WHITE SLIPPERS
AT S1.25.
Ladies' White Canvas Slippers in
every style leather and rubber soles,
unusual values at pair SIPS.
lard WIDE TAFFETA
SILK AT 9Sc.
Guaranteed Taffeta Silk, yard wide
in black and navy, chiffon finish, equal
il. every way to the $1.5O grades, at
csc. 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Particular became acquainted
with this meat market some time ago,
and now she is a regular patron. We
please her in meats and groceries.
Acme SANITARY Market. Phone 574.
I7-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Mrs. Elmer Harris and daughter, OF
Memphis, Tenn, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

H. w. Pierson was here yesterday.
making arrangements with Manager
Dudley for the big production The
Birth of Nation" which comes to the
Opera House, May % and 20.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Mrs. C. E. Crook and baby arrived
in Americas Thursday from Perry and
left in the afternoon for Plains, where
they will be at the home of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Clark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two UNFINISHED rooms
for light housekeeping, with privilege
of reception hall and bath. Phone go.
Mrs. Russell Speer Jackson avenue.
13-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

H o. Lowe returned home Wednes-
day night from a short business trip
to Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
For Sale.

Home raised hams. pure leaf lard,
and corn in the ear. The lard in 50-lb.
cans only. CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Cranes Patriotic Stationery soc and
$1.0O. HightOwer Book Store. 14-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Another lot of 2Ox2i CarbOngravers
Pictures, $l.OO value; sale price l9c
this week only. HightOwer Beck Store.
14-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

You Can Wait on Yourself At Loves
Cash Grocery. T-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

W. L. Reid, of Ellaville, is in
Americas on business today,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

New line of goods received for bril-
daI Gifts. S. A. Daniels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

H. o. Lowe has returned from bus
mess trip to Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

FOR SALE-Registered Hampshire
hogs; choice stock to select from
Aries Plantation. 23-t'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

J. l. Giddings has finished installing
Lis new soda fount in his drug store
on Cotton avenue, and put it formally
into operation for the first time this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Enlist Now! Buy Your Eats At
loves Cash Gracery. We Sell it
Cheaper. "There's Reason" 17-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17
ANER!CUS SHOWS
ALCAZAR THEATRE.
Thursday.

Thursday.
The Winning of Sallie Temple" Five
acts.
Friday.
The Ninety and Nine Five acts,
and Chapter IA of THE Secret King
dCm.'
Saturday.
Triangle. "The Bad Boy" Five acts
and The Telephone Bell" Triangle
comedy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

MONEY TO LEND at $50 interest on
desirable residences in Americas, Ca
II. 0. Jones. 1S-h
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-17

Latest imprl 4 vulcanizing Ma
chinery; work promptly done; prices
satisfactory G. A. and ". G. Turpin.
7-tf.