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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
"CUTTING OUT" REFRESHMENTS.

It's tough luck-putting ban on the
ice cream and layer-cake and hot choc.
olate and sugar cookies that follow
along after the piles of plates coce
ten o'clock in the evening. A church
social, or a Grange entertainment, OF
a High school dance, will seem mighty
strange and forlorn when the hour ar
rives for refreshments and there isn't
a blessed thing in sight to eat, not
even Japanese napkin to suggest
what might have been.
But just the same, these days sponge
cake ought to stick in folks throats
and ice cream freeze them stiff with
fear. Who are we any of us, to sit
tickling our palates when our soldiers
don't have sugar in their coffee. Until
the fight to preserve American Ideals
is over, we haven't much business to
eat in the evening for the sake of
sociability. The cream and eggs and
sugar that go into the ice cream freez,
ers of our country are needed for the
little children Of American soldiers
who have gone to face shrapnel COR
our apathetic sakes, ~t
1t is up to the city folks, too-the
ones that raid the ice box before bed
time for a fourth meal. If they let
cheese alone-there's so much more
milk to supply our terrifying need.
Ruttter, sugar, bread-all foodstuffs-
are actually munitions.
Four meals day, eats" for the fun
of it with Germany untamed?
Not much!
One of the first war economies prac-
ticed in many households was the
elimination of desserts. Next will
come the serving only of enough food
to eat, doing away with the surplus
dishes that are usually put on for ap-
pearance. Then will follow the sub
stitution of articles of diet for those
eatables most needed for the success
full prosecution of the war. Corn muf-
fins for biscuits-and why not, and
what is better?
First of all, now, however, is to "cut
out refreshments. Save the sugar.
and swat the Kaiser!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Consider the squirrel. If he live
in Chicago he doesn't run to Kansas
City or sar Francisco for something
to eat Nor does he sit down and wait
for someone from one of those places
e Z, bring Gim something. He goes cut
in his immediate neighborhood, and
gets the food that grows there. That's
available war lesson. If every Amer,
lean housewife would do the same i
Would not only conserve the country.
war foods for export to our hungr!
allies. but it would help lot towar'
solving the transportation problem I
this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
The Masons Are Satisfied.

The Triton Gazette says: Enemies
of the administration endeavored TO
make capital of the fate that the secre-
tary of war denied to the Masonic fra
ternity together with all other secret
orders, the privilege of erecting build
ings at army environments Several
persons who were not correctl y in
formed were misled thereby and the
pro-German element made the most
of it.
Very little was heard from the Ma
sons as individuals and nothing from
their organization until George F
Moore, sovereign grand commander at
the opening of tht biennial session of
the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite
Masons for the Southern Jurisdiction,
spoke for the order when he said that
he had gone fully into the matter in
a conference with Secretary Baker,
and expressed himself as entirely SAT-
isfied with the result. The Grand
Commander said in conclusion:
Now is not the proper time to raise
questions of this character, or to put
obstaclts in the way of our govern
ment in endeavoring to render its
great war machine ineffective. The re-
suit of that interview was to convince
me that the secretary of war had ans
has no intention to damage or to treat
with disrespect any of the fraternities
existing in the United Stats, whether
they are religious or non-sectarian in
character, whether they are Protestant
or Catholic or Jewish o. Of no par
ticular religious faith
THE real service which can be rem
dtred to the soldiers of our armies
may be far more effective, far more
useful, far more productive of good
results on the outside of these camps"
This is spoken like a patriot and
true American and we are sure that
their high official but voiced the SEN
ihment OF loyal Masons as a whole
Throughout the country
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

INDIAN SUMNER DAYS.
What rs Indian Summer?

What rs Indian Summer?
No one knows-not even the ency-
clopedias can tell precisely and salts
factortly.
1t is that delightful period of balmy
days that comes late in the autumn
such days as we of this section
have been enjoying for nearly a week
There is a peculiar haze in the at
mosphere, seen at no other time of
the year, There is much of summer, a
tinge al fall, but not trace of winter
except at nights.
Various explanations have been Of
fered for Indian summer, but even the
origin of the name is as hazy as
Indian summer dawns and twilights.
Certain if that, whatever it is, there
is no more beautiful season of the
whole twelve months than Indian CHM
mer, with its Intoxicating days, glori-
Gus sunshine, bright moons, and soft,
langurous temperature.
To many it is the most wonderful
(of all seasons time for lorg walks
in the woods-a heeting period N
/ which you take another brace for the
cola wintry days soon to follow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
GOOD FOR ONE GOOD LAUGH.

THE Defender, Emmett R. Shaw,
editor, owner and controller" is the
latest publication to make Uncle Sans
mail burden heavier still. 1t is issued
twice a month from Fort Gaines, Ga,
and its motto is Speak the truth
fearlessly; let results care for them
selves"
About eight columns of the issue
sent The Times Recorder are devoted
tc abusive comment on William J.
Harris, but space is found for the fol-
lowing announcement:
FOR SENATOR.
announce my candidacy for the
United States senate to succeed
Thomas w Hardwick, subject to
the democratic primary Would
be glad to meet both Hardwick and
VIM. J. Harris upon the stump
at least once in each congressional
district of Georgia.
EMMETT R. SHAW
We suppose that it was expected
that this announcement would start
the rumbles of an earthquake, or pro,
woke a political upheaval, or electrify
the populace. but so far as we can
ascertain and judge, nobody knows
and nobody cares anything about it.
Space is also found for the charge
that the newspapers of the state, who
are controlled by interests and finan-
cial connections" are in conspiracy
to suppress the news of Mr.. Shaw's al
legged candidacy Just to show Mr.
Shaw that "the interests and financial
connections" supposedly back of us
are negligent in their duty, we are
herewith printing Mr.. Shaw's an
nouncement without charge.
Shaw says he is "a man of fearless
record and disposition who owns his
own soul and conscience" and we can
see Emmett now blushing furiously as
he thus wrote so modestly of him
self
It occurs to US that the people OF
Georgia already know Emmett Shaw
rather well, and that they have very
properly classified him with the other
political minnows, like Upshaw and
Cooper. 1t also occurs to us that he
is also trying to serve Senator Hard
wick's cause quite splendidly by try
ing to complicate the race as much as
possible. The consoling feature Is
however, that Emmett Shaw's candi
dacy will not complicate any race
whatsoever
We no longer subscribe to Puck
Judge, Life and the other humorous
magazines, nor do we have time to
read the comic supplements, but EN-
nett Shaw's little paper has supplied
the lack of both. 1t has given us a
good, hearty LAUGH, and for that much
we are obliged and express thanks.
We really wish Emmett could stop
selling cigars often enough to be able
to publish it more frequently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

American boys who die in Europe
VIII die in vain unless American wo-
men do their part Isn't that thought
to stir you? Your part today is to
enroll as a member of the food ad-
ministration, so that American boys
will not have to bear the battles
brunt-and on this side of the At
lantic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

The son of the woman who lives
across the street is in France, fight
ing to protect your home and your
daughters against the horrors of a
German invasion. Aren't you willing
to help him win his fight by practicin2
small economies in your kitchen? II
you are, let the world know it by
signing the pledge and enrolling as .
member of the food administration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

The Americas Times-Recorder is
striking for higher pay-for Americas
policemen. 1t says that fifteen or
twenty years ago seventy dollars a
month was though to support small
family comfortably, but that now the
amount is wholly inadequate. OF
course, Let us hope the Americas
city dads will loosen up" and make
the local cops happy Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Strange as it may appear, many
people seem to forget there is a state
law regulating automobiles on public
highways. A man can speed on a
country road and violate a law lust
as easily as in the city. The Fitzger-
aid grand jury is investigating some
Of the recent accidents, and it is re-
ported speeders are apt to be indicted
-Waycross Journa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

President Wilson says American
women can do most to help win the
war by enrolling as members of the
food administration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Unless our allies are fed they can't
fight To feed them is one of Ameii-
cas- vital obligations in this war. Do
your "bit" by enrolling as member
of the food administration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Every bunch of vegetable leaves you
use for greens instaed of throwing
them in the garbage can is a boquet
on the grave of Prussianism. Save
your Bit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

You don't want American boys to
die needlessly. Saving food in Amerl-
can Kitchens will save lives of Ameri-
can boys in France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

A full plate at the end of a inca!
means full victory for the kaiser at
the end of the war. A clean plate
means clean defeat for him. Save
food to save democracy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

The cause of food conservation IL
fers to every American citizen a
chance to render a patriotic service
that does not entail sacrifice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

What you save from what you serve
viii help turn the scale against ka'5-
erism. Think of this when you SIT
down to eat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Ladies, if you will cut your ratiohs
as short as your skirts, there will be
plenty of food to export to our allies
in Europe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

You feed your dog; you feed your
cat; you feed your little canary bird
When dinner time comes are you 60
ing to forget the soldiers who fight
for you in France?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Abraham lincoln ate corn bread and
grew to greatness on it. By eating
corn bread today you can help make
secure those things for which Lincoln
gave his life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO, IA,

N'@-4-,rI z, o. 8. OF A. II
Meets every atst and third Monday
aights in P. o. S. Of A. Hall, No. 21s
Larusr St All members in good stsuG
inS sH7fted to attend. Beneficiary certf-
hcat8s etorn $4,000 to $2,tOO.oV issued
to meHBefs OF this camp.
T. E. CAsTrEBERRY, President.
o. D. REESE Recd'g. Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
Americas, Georgia, October IS. 1917
pARAGPApHICALLY SPEAKING

That pound of wheat -four you save
every week will weigh very heaYliS On
the kaiser's mind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28
Lots of Folks Like Him.

Roosevelt can only see with one eye
but he can hear with both ears aud
talk with both s.-Thomasvi1e
Times-Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Every time you use the bread-kniIe
on a non-wheat loaf you cut a slice
off i;ermary's chance to win the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-28

Corn mullins are mighty good for
breakfast. Eat them several times a
week and help win the war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
J.T.NILLERI, WELL
KNOWN OIL MAN
. DIES No SUNDAY.
End Came at His Fairmont
Avenue Home After
Brief Illness.

J.T. Miller, prominent citizen of
the city and well known Throughout
the state as a successful oil operator,
died on Sunday morning at 8 O'Clock
at his home on Fairmont avenue af-
ter ten days serious illness.
Mr.. Miller had been suffering from
sciatic rheumatism and complications
for some time and two weeks ago was
preparing to go to Mt. Clemens, Mich.
However, a short time before he was
to have started for the depot he was
stricken with paralysis For several
days his condition was very critical,
but he had rallied to q considerable
extent and strong hopes for his recov-
cry were entertained. Saturday night,
however, he was taken worse and con-
tinued to grow worse until the end
came.
Members of his family, including
two daughters, Mrs. Floyd Holtgel,
OF Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. Frederick
5Iome, Of Baltimore, and a sister,
Mrs. Sam Cochran, of Robinson, ILL.,.
arrived here on Friday and Saturday
and were with him when he passed
away.
Mr.. Miller was aged SO years. He
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Another Call VIII Likely Go
Out For More Men
Tomorrow. (
WORK SPEEDILY D)NE'
Comparatively Small Num-
Der Of Men Rejected for
Physical Disability.

The local draft board No. which
has had its headquarters on the third
floor OF the First National Bank build
ing at Warrington, practically complet'
ed its work of summarizing the first
call for the new army on Saturday
when it considered III cases. OF this
number IS were called for service ten
were rejected because Of physical dis
abilities, sixty.eight were exempted
and four cases were held open fof fur.
Their consideration. Another call Will
20 out probably tomorrow.
The summary of the complete list
that has been called before the board
ON the first call shows that 229 cases
were considered, 10 cares are still
open for investigation, 25 were dismiss
ed because of physical disability, 10
were exempted because of dependents,
6S were recommended for service ana
IS failed to appear for the examina-
tons. The work was carried on in the
fastest manner possible at the same
time respecting the seriousness OF the
work and the great amount OF care ex.
ercised in deciding on each individual
case.
The complete classification OF all
the men examined Saturday is as fol-
lows.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
.VOODNEN0F WORLD
UNVEIL MONUMENT
Interesting Ceremony at Mt,
Zion Church by White
Oak Camp.

At Mt Zion Sunday White Oak
Camp, Woodmen Of the World held me
mortal and unwilling ceremony. At
II a. m. Rev. D. H. Perkins preached
a very inspiring sermon in memory Of
the deceased members Of the order
who number about 30. Taking for his
text IAN l my brothers. keeper" The
sermon was very appropriate and was
much appreciated by the very large
audience which came from far and
near.
The Mt. Zion choir led BY MI. Ezra
Morgan sang some very delightful Sc
lections.
At 2,SO o'clock the grove was almost
full Of woodmen from Fairmont and
from all over that section OF the coun'
40 members OF the family Of Leslie
Vangllder and his wife and friends
and neighbors.
The bugle call was sounded by Earl
Smedley Of the uniform rank promptly
at 2:8O. The crowd assembled and
marched to the grave. After a song
by the Mt. Zion choir entitled "Beauti'
full Flowers of June Time" the I'M
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

HAvEYoUR PALM BEACH SUITS
laundered by the American Laundry.
Satisfaction guarantecd.-Advt,
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vellInE ceremony WAS carried out 70 .
letter hy unwilling ofRicers Of the camp
q o, Philips, Bruce Morgan, w. @
Dougherty, Russell Philips and G. 9:
Brown.
The Grafton which was given by Hort
B. =. RamAge Of Fairmont was Q mas
ter piece, dwelling on the line Of ira
ternalism and the Woodmen blazing
the forest for pure lives and happier
homes. The talk was very much APP
preCiated by the members Of the order
and the many friends Of Mr.. Ramage.
The beautiful poem entitled "oh, why
should the spirit OF the mortal be
proud?" was read by H. T, Jones OF
Falrmont.
The day was in AL a very enjoyable
nnA
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Elsewhere in this Newspaper
there is printed a CASH DIS
COUNT VOUCHER which will be
accepted as CASH in part pay
ment for this 50 book when pre-
scented at the office Of this news
paper. Turn to the Cash Discount
Voucher NOW and learn the terms
under which you can secure this
beautiful book at a big discount
from its regular price. The cash
discount voucher has a substantial
cash value for you.
1MPoRTANT-only those per
sons presenting the Discount
voucher will be entitled to the
special discount, All others must
pay the full regular price Of IS.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13
Strike Of Drivers
Closes Up Mines
cBy Associated Press ,

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. lS.-Thir'
ty.two OF the 40 coal mines In Spring
field district, representing daily out
put OF 10000 tons are shut down today
as result Of strike among drivers and
motormen and 10000 diggers are in
enforced ldleneSs. Indications are
that not a single mine in the district
would be in operation tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Exempted.
Name. Reason.
l E.E. Masters, 1441, wife and three
three children
d.. Michael, 1855, wife and one
child.
3 J.L. Malcomb, ss1s, wife and one
child.
4 Harry McNeal, 51s. wife and two
children.
s Nv. owens, 1860, wife and three
children.
Err. Rex, 1881, dependent wife.
Z G.L. Osborne 1928, wife and one
child.
8 Jooph Powell. 1905, wife and one
. F.A. Rymer, 1910, dependent wife.
10 Joe Parrish, COL, wife and two chill
dren.
II G. H. Phillips, l14s, wife and one
- F. A. Shaver, $3.50. wife and ~
ligion.
10 Joe Perltell, 1918, wife and three
children.
1 Frank Robinson, POLL, condition of
wife, aged parents,
is ]. A. Shrader, l476, wife and two
children.
16 W. P. santee, 1885, wife and two
children.
II French shakeltord, 1861, wife and
two children.
IS L. W. Shafer, 14l9, wife and three
children.
10 c. L. valentine, 2247, wife and
two children.
20 D.. Wink, 739, alien.
81 ]. H. Vingle, $50, wife and one
child.
% Andy zakrimeVgy, 1888, wife and
one child.
90 Nicsla Spano, 1876, alien.
"a Alex Slami, 1872, alien.
25 Mike Kakasie, 1865, alien.
26 Nicola Denevasi, 1858, alien
q Homer Wood, 140, wife and one
child and condition Of wife.
% Benjamin Walker, 1897, condition
OF wife.
20 George Anstichski, 1884, alien,
30 Julius Barnes, 2119, dependent
wife.
81 CIV. Cunningham, 1854, wife ana
three children.
80 Roy Carpenter, $3.50, wife and four
children.
80 Arthur Davis, 10, condition OF
wife.
"a j. F. Flebing, zoos, condition Of
"a R. Ri Il. Donaldson, 8oos, wife and
two children.
So A. F. Floyd, 1870, wife and one
child.
81 G. P. Freeland, lila, wife and two
children.
SO L, H. Gump, 1417, wife and three
children.
SO G. W. Hartley, 2758, dependent
40 W WI H. Hanes, s57s. dependent
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

born IN Clarion, Pa, and was a
son Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Miller. He was prominently known
throughout the state and in Western
Pennsylvania as an oil operator. For
the past twenty years with the eXCep-
ton e.. ew years when he resided
in Parkersburg, Mr.. Miller had been
resident of this city, He was inter-
csted in number Of business enter
prises and owned considerable prop
erty, among which property Is the
Grand opera house which he conduct
ed for a season. He also was prOpri-
ctor of the James Speciality company.
Mr.. Miller is survived by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Anna O'Neil,
of Clarion, Pa, and of the eight chill
dren born to the union seven survive.
A daughter, Miss Ruby Miller, was
drowned several years ago in the Mo-
nongahela river. The surviving chill
dren are Ernest Miller, Mrs. Floyd
Holtgel, Of Norfolk, Va, Mrs. Freder-
lex Blome, Of Baltimore, the Misses
Myrtle and Garnett Miller, William
anu 1lUHpSULl MllASI' ADlASoI NAhlSl
is now patient at Cook hospital
where he underwent an operation last
week, and William Miller is also i'll at
the family residence. Mr.. Miller is
also survived by his sister, Mrs. Coch-
ran, and three brothers, William, Of
Salem, W. Va, John, Of Clarendon,
Pa, and Peter, of Hermosa, Cal.
The deceased was member of the
Osiris Temple of Shrlners of Wheel
ing and of the Ciarksburg Masonic
lodge. He was also past grand mas
ter of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen.
Funeral services over the body are
announced to be held on Tuesday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock from the resi-
dence. Interment will be made in
Woodlawn cemete ry by the local
lodge A. F. and A. NJ, Undertaken
Musgrave and Son in charge.
HAvEYOUR PALM BEACH SUITS
laundered by the American Laundry.
Satisfaction guaranteod,-Advt,
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"wlll you forgive me-" writes this
happy mother. II mislaid your letter
asking about my son and so forgot It.
Let me say am thankful I called on
you that day. The results are splen'
did. My son hasn't touched a drop
since he took the Neal Treatment and
looks fine. am grateful to the Neal
Treatment and to you all personally"
Just another one Of those many let
ters that we receive every day from
mothers and wives and sisters, return
ing thanks to the Neal Treatment FOL
the restoration OF a loved one. If only
we could give you sheaf Of these let
tiers In your home, and let you read
them yourself, no further word Of ours
would be necessary.
From almost every city and town
and crossroads village, men come to
the Neal Institutes in Cleveland, Co,
lumbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and
Detroit for treatment for the drink
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

mother.
Al L B. Jet, 81, wife and one child.
q ". r. Jones, 1911. wife and one
4s |. F. Jones, 1910. wife and two
children.
a A. F. sandy, 1915, wife and child.
IS Olamchik Luslg, 245S, allen.
46 Toney Lisek, 29s, alien.
At Elmer Washington. 1853, condition
Of wife.
4S Wllliam Murphy. 22Os. wife and
three children
10 Carmino Mono, 432, wife and one
child.
50 K. L. Moore, 25S2, wife and two
children.
81 ", n. Michael 27O7, wife and
three children.
So F. Pugliese. 1855. alien.
So Paul Clivens, 1S4S, alien.
81 John Ranavich, $50, alien.
So Earl Shea, 1882, wife and two chill
dren.
Sc Jesse Weaver, 1862, wife and three
children.
81 H.. Sanders, 974O, preacher,
So Claude Satterheld, 1881, wife and
two children.
50 Virgil snodgraSs, 1884, wife and
two children.
60 W, S. sypult, 1S4s, wife and four
children.
81 Davis Rice, 1851, wife and one
child.
81 Joe Harcho, GAS, alien.
GO Tony Uglik, 726, alien.
"a ]. L. West, 2Sl7, wife and two
children.
s5 PHI. Patterson, 27s3, wife and one
child.
&c D, R. Hawkins, 27s7, dependent
wife.
81 F. swyeozkowski, 4S7, alien,
6S Paul Mendievich, 2494, allen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Crowl attended
the Smith reunion which was held at
Bridgeport ye ste rday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-13

Every eson regardless nationality descent must have this
NEWEST history the conhics reference volume awaS q
hand, free from prejudice