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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
The Great Enclosed Nation OF
Itqlp Is Old In The History

bone, but a broad mass with several
minor ranges and groups of peaks,
generally separated by high upland
valleys. one of whose plateaux, the
Piano di Cirque Miglia, at height of
1928 feet above the sea, is the win
triest and bleakest spot in all Italy.
This upland region is bordered ev-
erywhere by lowlands Of luxuriantly
fertile character, prolific in fruit and
yerdure and of genially warm and
sunny climate In central Italy, west
of the mountains, the valleys of the
Arno and the Tiber-the only streams
of ihportance-give the keynote to
any geographic study of the region.
Over on the eastern coast no rivers of
Importance can exist because the
mountains there approach too close to
the sea, though the tortuous, mostly
dry beds of the torrenti' scar every
height
I'm this connection it is interesting
to note that nowhere is the peninsula
more than $50 miles wide, and gener-
ally not more than 100, while down in
Calabria, the width dwindles in two
places to 80 miles and 20 miles re-
spectively. One of the most inspiring
views in the whole length Of the coun-
try also displays this narrowness, when
on clear day, from the Gran Sasso,
the highest point in the blea Abruzzi
range, central Italy, at nearly 10000
feet one may look not only westward
over mountain and moor, city and
sandy coast, to the dim and misty blue
of the Tyrrhenian Sea, but also east
ward over the Adriatic to far Dalma-
tias rocky shores. In volcanic south
ern Italy likewise barren Of any great
waterways, the Apennines break up
into groups of hills and peaks not US
ually so lofty as farther northward.
Italy is fairly provided with deep
water seaports-naples, Genoa, Spezia,
the naval base, and Leghorn, on the
western coast, and Venice, Ancona and
Brindisi on the east. The rivers-ex-
cept the Po-as may have been infer
red already. are of little or no import
ance for nayigation-a fact that Ro-
mans cleverly disposed of by building
those beautiful and enduring military
roads which to this day the vein the
whole length and breadth of the coun-
try-though the rapidity of their cur
rents and the flashing, dashing cas-
cades and torrenti' that come swirl
ing into them make highly pic
turesque and delightful as a feature
of the landscape"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. SIN
communication to the National Geo
graphic society, Arthur Stanley Riggs
ascribes Italy's peculiar geographic
position one of the chief sources oil
the country's remarkable individual
Ny. In a war geography bulletin is
sued by the society, Mr.. Riggs says:
From the beginning, Nature sci
italy apart. Every boundary is per
fectly clear. The historic sea enfolds
1t to the south. east and west, On the
north the terrific Alps sweep around II
in a great semi-circle from Mediter-
ranean to Adriatic, closing the cir
cult.
ITO be sure, from the time of All
yustus the boundary of each side OF
,orthern Italy has been juggled, now
10 the east, now to the west, by poll
tics: but the physical boundary is still
definitely there. So thoroughly did the
ancient chroniclers recognize these
natural limits that long before the
name Italy had any political signif-
canoe or entity the writer's applied 1t
to the country thus inclosed. The pc
ninsula, with it's tremendous Apennine
backbone, makes huge boot which
thrusts out practically into the center
Oh the great Midland sea.
Necessarily, then, Italy, was ex-
posed to attack and invasion from
three sides. Indeed, it was the invad-
ing. or rather colonizing, Greek who
combined with the aboringe to form
the population that stocked the PENN
sula. Taken in a smaller way, geo.
graphical site or position exercised no
less distinct an effect upon some OF
the foremost Italian cities; and in
shaping their affairs and men it also
influenced the entire world.
Italy is generally regarded as lying
in three parts-northern, central and
southern. Nature has set no boundary
between central and southern Italy;
but from the southernmost point OF
the Alps, at the French frontier, the
Apprentices swing across to the east
ward, leaving in the arc they cut a
hugo eshaped basin, drained by the
river Pc and its tributaries, open to
the Adriatic.
Internal Geography Determined.
After forming this basin--northern
Italy-the Apprentices sweep south
ward in a rugged backbone which de-
t,rmines the whole internal geography
Of the country as definitely as the Ais
do its outline northward. The Rpen-
hines are not, however, merely back
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
THE ALCAZAR

The days that never will be replaced.
The times when sense Of the proper
tions of time and leisure were most
appreciated. When mute was not
roade to yield sixty-one seconds but
every moment was enjoyed TRANQUILITY.
Those ''befo' the. Wah" days are re-
markedly portrayed in the Morosco-
Paramount photoplay, Her Fathers
Son" coming to the Alcazar Theatre
Monday.
A Young girl in Southern mansion
is successfully masquerading as boy
when the war brings the great up
aeaval. Utilizing this double person
atty beautiful Vivian Martin altern-
atesi between the roles of handsome
boy and a Southern belle in a highly
delightful manner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
INVESTIGATION IS
MADE On HELP FOR.
PEOPLE Of ROADS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. S.-To de-
termine as far as possible the exact
dollars and cents effect on county If
the Improvement of bad roads, special
lists of the Office of Public Roads and
Rural Engineering of the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture made economic
surveys in counties in each of the
years from 1910 to 1915, inclusive.
This study of the increase in the
value of farm lands in the eight coun-
ties reveals the rather interesting fact
that following the Improvement Of the
main market roads the increase in the
selling price of tillable farm lands
served by the roads has amounted to
from one to three times the total cost
of the improvements. The increase in
values in those instances which were
recorded ranged from So per cent to 80
per cent in Spotsylvania County, Va
from So to 1874 in Dinwiddie county.
Va; 70 to 80 in Lee county, Va; rs to
100 in Wise county, Va; to ia In
Franklin county, N. Y; so to 100 IN
Dallas county, Ala; rs to SO In Laud-
erdale county, Miss; and from so to
100 in Manatee county, Fla. The, esti-
mate of increase were based for the
most part upon the territory within
distance of one mile on each side OF
the roads improved.
In Spotsylvania county careful rec
ord was made in 1910 of IS farms To-
Gated on the road selected for improve
ment. OF the seven farms sold In 1872,
the prices actually paid show increases
of from 81 to 116 per cent over the
1910 valuation. The average value al
ter the roads were improved was $2S.z6
per acre as compared with $17.31 prev
ious to the improvement. In 1913, four
transfers of farm land were on the bas-
is of $3O.11 per acre, whereas the prop
critics were listed in 1910 at only 1888
per acre. 1t appears that 1,451 acres
sold in 1914 increased in value $2S.5OO,
or 80 per cent, or from $24.46 to $44.1o
per acre.
In Dinwiddie county. Va, the actual
price Of 40 farms sold or offered for
sale from 1909 to 1914 ranged in price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
AMERlcUs Shows
ALCAZAR THEATRE.

ALCAZAR THEATRE.
Monday
Paramount, Her Fathers Son.
Five Acts.
Tuesday.
Metro, THE Awakening of Helen
Richie. Five Acts.
Wednesday
Triangle, THE Return of the Draw
Egan. Five Acts.
BLACK Eyes and Blue."-Two Reel
Keystone
Thursday
Paramount, "Witchcraft."-- S Acts.
Friday
Fox, THE Vixen. Five Acts.
Chapter IL Peg o. The Ring"
Saturday
Triangle, THE Old Folks at Home.
Five Acts.
His Last Scent'-Tw Reel Key
stone.
OPERA HOUSE.
Tuesday.
Dark.
Wednesday.
Charlie Chaplin in Charles Stormy
Romance.
Thursday.
'"The Flower OF Faith"
Friday.
THE Value of Life" Modern Wood
men Of America feature. Vitagraph
ard Vim comedy
Saturday.
Dark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
MADAME OUiDA
Ordained and SpirituaIlst Medium.

Ordained and Spirfuanst Medium
SUMTER HOTEL COTTON AVENUE
All This Week Special Low Fees. Readings Half Price.
Consult the with reputation Absolutely reliable Practced
Louis professional
honor.
HOURS 10 TO DAILY; TO s. SUNDAYS
WHAT DO FOR Y0U-I call
ton and what condition business it. tell
about wife husband sweetheart
journey position
kind that is before obtain the best results
tell exactly what think trust and
thing without question
COMEThoe who visited before Why's Be
gently their
solitary fair and honest
will your nnermost SOUL
persons SPELLS
hindrances, locate tell how to heal
possess knowledge.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
WASHINGTON CAMP,
NO II. P. o. s. OF A

Meets every first and third Monday
nights in P. o. s. of A. Hall, No. 21S
Lamar St. All members in good stand
ng invited to attend. Beneficiary certi-
flcates from $4,000 to 100000 issued
to members of this camp.
s. A. JENNINGS, Prest.
Cd. REESE, Recd'g. Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-08
TAX NOTICE.

You must settle for past due taxes.
Tax fl fas will be issued and placed in
hands of sheriff, jan Goth.
1. B. SMALL,
Tax Collector, Sumter County.
Americas, Ca, Jan. 5, 1917.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
America Cannot Longer Keep Out of World Affairs Into Alien Affairs but Desires
 and Justice and Pleads for Unity

We are to beware of all men who would turn the tasks and the neces- sites of the nation to their own priv ate profit or use them for the build ing up of private power; beware that no faction or disloyal intrigue break the harmony or embarrass the spirit of our people, beware that our gov ernment be kept pure and incorrupt in all it's parts.
 United alike in the conception of our duty and in the high resolve to perform it in the face of all men, let us dedicate ourselves to the great task to which we must set our hand For myself I beg your tolerance and your united aid. The shadow thai now lies dark upon our path will soon be dispelled and we shall walk with the light all about us if we but be true to ourselves-to ourselves as WI have wished to be known in the coun. sells of the world and in the though of all those whp love liberty and jus tice and right"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed With Sulphur It Darkens SO
 Naturally Nobody Can Tell.

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray, streaked and faded hair is grand mothers recipe, and ftlks are again using it to keep their hair in good, even color, which is quite sensible, IS we are living in an age when youth full appearance is of the greatest ad vantage.
 Nowadays, though, we don't have the troublesome task of gathering the sage and the mussy mixing at home. All drug stores sell the ready-to-usc products. improved by the addition of other ingredients, called "Wyeth'l; Sage and Sulphur Compound" for about 30 cents a, bottle. It is very popular because nobody can discover it has been applied. simply moisten your comb or a soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time :; by morning the gray hair disappears, but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that. besides beautifully darkenins the hair after a few applications, lt also produces that soft lustre and ap- pearance of abundance which is Sc l attractive. This ready-to-use prepa- ! ration is delightful toilet requisite l for those who desire more youthful appearance. It is not intended foi the cure, mitigation or prevention Of 1 disease.-Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
POLICEWOMEN FOR BRESLAU

Breslau, Germany. March 5-Bres- lau, in the face of the disapproval of most of the rest of Germany, has adopted in modified form the Ameri- can female policeman" or inspector of public morals. A number of Bres- lau women have volunteered their services as supervisors of the youth of the city, and hereafter will patrol the public streets and squares and keep a watch on the boys and girls that congregate there. The women will have the powers of policemen, and will in addition be carefully watched themsleves to see that they come to no harm in their unusual vocation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
PLANS UNDER WAY
 FOR FORMATION PAVING DISTRICT
B Blocks to Be Paved and 14 Resurfaced East of
 Main Street.

The formation is said to be virtually assured of Street Improvement Dis trict No. 43, the organization of which was advanced at the meeting of the city council last night by the grant ing of the second petition of property owners, and the outcome of which will be the paving of about B blocks of street, with resurfacing on IA addi- tional blocks, meaning new, hard surface road over 49 city blocks, all in the south and southeast sections of the city.
 The same action was taken last night by the council in the matter of Curb and Gutter District No. ', for nearly all the same territory, the two districts being urged and favored by the same property owners. the half hundred or so names attached to the petitions being announced unofficially as majority of tht property owners of the territory involved.
 The resolutions passed by the coun- 1 cil in connection with the granting of the second petitions, announce that l the council will, at it's meeting on | April ?, hear objections, if any are ! offered and shall then decide whether the signatories are a majority, In which case the district will be finally organized and steps may at once De taken to prepare for the actual work
 The petitions thus describe the streets covered by the proposed dls- l tricts:
 Twelfth avenue, from the east side of State street to the west side o1 Tennessee street, four blocks. ] Alabama street, from the south side of Twlefth avenue to the north side of Nineteenth avenue seven blocks | Georgia street, from the south side of Twelfth avenue to the north side ol Harding avenue. five blocks. ! Thirteenth avenue, from the west side of Georgia street to the east side
 of State street, two blocks. Alley in Thirteenth avenue, from the west side of State street to the
 east side of Main street, one block. Seventeenth avenue, from the east side of Main street to the west side
 of the Star City road. 14 blocks. i Resurfacing Eighteenth avenue from the east side of Main street te the west side of the Star City road IA blocks.
 Fifteenth avenue, from the cast side of State street to the west side o1 Georgia street, two blocks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
USE ALIENS FOOT.EASE,

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled into the foot-bath. If you want rest and com fort for tired, aching, swollen, sweat ing feet, use Aliens Foot Ease Ii instantly relieves soreness and pre- vents blisters and callous spots. Just the thing for Dancing Parties, Patent Leather Shoes and for breaking ill New Shoes. Try it today. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any substitute. For FREE trial package address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy N. Y.-Advertisement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06

A pain in the side or back that catches you when you straighten ap calls for rubbing application If BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. It relaxes the contracted muscles and permits ordinary bodily motion with out suffering or inconvenience. Price 25c, 5Oc and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by w. L. Dewoody & Co. cod
 (Advt.l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06
INDIANA MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES

Indianapolis, Ind, March 5.-Cities throughout Indiana will hold their primaries tomorrow for the selection of candidates for the municipal offices to be filled at the April elections Local issues have resulted in spirited contests in a number of the cities. In Indianapolis the contest for the Re publican mayoralty nomination is at tracting much attention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-06

For hoarseness, unframed lungs 1T irritating coughs, BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP is healing balm. It does its work quickly and thoroughly. Price 25c, 50c and $1.0o per bottle. Sold by w. L. Dewoody & Go. cod
 (Advt !
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-10-10

dustry is so decadent in New Eng
land:
The reason is not the dogs; it is
not lack of fences: it is not run-out
and brush-covered pastures; it is not
there is no profit III it. Back of all
these repeatedly. heard excuses lies
the true reason. It is this, the la
mentable fact that the average New
England farmer cannot respond
quickly to an economic opportunity.
He will respond in time, but he is
slow. His rate of speed in adjusting
himself to new conditions and taking
up a new branch of work is that or
an OK team compared with an auto
mobile: He will get there in time, but
It is provokingly slow.
If Mr.. Robertson is correct, the
Vermont farmer has it in his own
hands to remedy. the situation. He
can start at once upon the suggestion
made weeks ago by The Caledonial,
that every Vermont eve be kept il
Vermont this fall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-10-10
IRASBURG

Oscar N. Washer, Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Healey spent
Sunday in st. Johnsbury.-The ladies
of the Congregational church will
serve their annual chicken pie supper
O'Clock until all are served. Follow
ing the supper there will be an enter
tainment.-Mr. Tyler spent Saturday
and Sunday at his home in Randolph.
DIR. Boyle and family have gone to
Richford, where they expect to reside.
Rev. c. w. Kelley was in Barton
Saturday evening to address a Red
Cross gathering.-It was recently re-
ported that Maurice Brennan had
been exempted from military service
Such however is not the case.-Miss
Marjorie Sears was home from ST.
,Johnsbury Academy over Sunday
The new furnaces for the village
school house arrived Saturday. The
repair work at the school house has
been at a standstill for two weeks
owing to the delay in getting the
furnaces shipped. The government
embargo on the furnace plant was lif-
ted Sept.17
-Supt. E. A Hamilton of Newport
was in town last Thursday.-The fun
eral Of Charles Besaw was held in the
The services were conducted by Rev
FIR. Mcmahon. Many relatives and
friends of the deceased were present
Miss Glen Fuller of Orleans spent
Sunday with friends in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-10-10
GREEsBORO

The Glad Came class of the Cong
regational Sunday school held a social
and business meeting Saturday even
ing at the home of Mrs. j. III. Bar
rington, A pleasant time was enjoyed
and refreshments were served.-Will
Miller, Mrs Flora Miller and Mrs.
Mabel Morse returned from Fryeburg
Me, Friday and Mrs. Mary Achenback
came with them for a short visit to
old friends here.-Mr. and Mrs. VIII
Bates returned from their vacation
Sunday and a party of friends from
Burlington came with them by auto
for. short visit to Greensboro.-Mr.
and Mrs. Messer returned to Mont
pelier Sunday afternoon.-Will Hardy
was business visitor in Lyndonville
the. last of the week.-The seminar
naal BUSINESS meeting of the Red Cross
will be held this week at the vestry
Of the church at Greensboro Bend.
Wednesday afternoon.-A. B. Cald-
erwood was obliged to go to the hos
pital at Hardwick last week for treat
ment. He returned home Saturday
afternoon in an improved condition.
Mrs. Riley and son visited in Morris
vile last week.-Rev. E. C. Hayes was
in ST. Johnsbury over Sunday. Rev.
Mr. Ransome preaching at the Cong
regational church in the morning.
Thursday evening the Ladies of
Caspian Lake Grange filled the chairs
and managed the affairs of the order
in a livery pleasing manner with num-
erous jokes on the men.-Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford of McIndoes are stopping at
the Farewell cottage for a few weeks.
"Wednesday evening about 25 mem
bers of the. Junior order of American
Mechanics motored to Bloomington as
guests of the order of that place
The first entertainment of the course
will be at Town hall, Oct 20, evening
THE Sunbeams''-Mrs F. C. Kinney
and Mrs. J. M. Debruin were called to
Fairfax Wednesday to attend the fun
eral of a relative-Dr It. G.. Kinney
is attending the medical meeting at
Rutland this weekly. H. Kensen and
wife and c.. HI. Miller and wife visit
ed ST.. Johnsbury Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-10-10
ORLEANS.

(Clara L. Dwinell, Correspondent
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Hook ane
laughter, Genevieve, of Burlington
pent Wednesday with Mrs. Emma
9erley.-About sixty people, includ
ng the teachers and large mum
,er of high school pupils, attended,
he Ladies' Aid social at the Congre.
yational chapel, on Wednesday even
ng. A short program was given, con
listing Of vocal solos by Mrs. Wood
Jury and Miss Darling; readings b:
Mrs. Magoon, Mrs. Bean and Mis-.
0winell, and selections on the Victro
a. A contest in cutting" was held
Misses Myers, Lothrop and Findia.
CRYING as captains. The result show
ID a tie between Misses Myers an6
1othrop. The cuttings will be used
or ambulance pillows in the Rec
ross. Refreshments consisting Q
vafers, olives and cocoa were served
Nj spent an enjoyable evening.-Mrs
J. K. Herbert of st. Johnsbury, who
las been spending several days with
'elatives, returned to her home yes
erday-Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Brown
Ire boarding at the Valley House.
Wis 1L1LLi0 SdIIlC1OIl VI 1AiOdAy, WIN
las been spending a week with hel
laughter, Mrs. c.. M. Dwinnell, has
'eturned home. Her grandchildren
Dwight and Alice Dwinell, went will.
her for a short visit.-Mrs. Marion
Gay Parker returns this week to her
home in Falls Church, Va.
Hernon Healey has completed hi:
abors in 0. w. Locke's store.-Harr.
Flanders and Miss Carrie Blake were
married recently. They will go tt
housekeeping in Mrs. Dudley's tene
nent on Water street.-Dr. E. G
stevens left Sunday night for a week
rip to Boston and vicinity.-Supt. c
L. Erwine of Barton was in towT
Monday-Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Pat.
,ero were, in Barton recently to- cal
IN Mrs. Pattero's nephew, Parker
3arrowe, who leaves today for CAM
Oevens, at Aver, Mass.-Charles Glib
taking a vacation. While away he
viii visit in Nashua, Lowell, Boston
ind other places.-Mrs. j. e. Igor
S caring for Mrs. E. g. Stevens, who
s gaining 81 cwly.-A. r. Bennett i:
;hingling his residence on Schoo
Z street, and adding a piazza on the
,ast side-Mr. and Mrs. Home.
Locke came from Hudson, Mass.
Monday. Mr.. Locke goes with the
other Orleans county boys to Aver
Mass. and Mrs. Lawrence
Emerson have rented Henry Smith,
arm and will reside there for tn
'resent.-Miss Edith Lothrop is visit
ng St. Johnsbury, Leabanor
nd IND oRx
;tay.-Mrs. J. T. Batchelder of Bar
on, was in town Monday. visitin;
Miss E. Eliza Sessions. Mrs. M, ]
Pearson was in Coventry Tuesday t
attend w. c. T. U. meeting.