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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
ALI. Modified ONE
YEAR AGO YESTERDAY

One year ago yesterday morning at
8 o'clock the members of the Ameri-
Gus Light Infantry assembled in their
armory in response to the mobiliza
tion orders which resulted in their
transfer to the main camp at Macon
and their subsequent departure for the
Mexican border,
The boys reminisced yesterday on
the events that have transpired since
the morning of June 20. 1916, wner
they lined up on the drill floor of tho
armory and speculation as to where
the outfit will be on June 20, 1918, was
rife among the officers and men.
1t is anticipated that within a very
short time the Americus Light Infantry
with the other units of the Georgia
guard, will assemble in mobilization
camps, since orders for such concen
tration have been issued by the war
department although not yet trans
mitted tc the regimental headquar-
ters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
VALDOSTA CHIEF IS
BOOSTER FOR AMERICUs

Chief of Police Charles Dampier, OF
Valdosta, is a confrme dhooster for
Amerieus since his attendance at the
county officers convention here lie
left for home this afternoon, after cam
raigning for valdosta as the next
meeting place of the association, and
in speaking of the convention to a rep
resentative OF the Times Recorder,
said:
"on departing from the beautiful and
progressive city of Americas, / desire
to express on behalf of the officers
convention the cordial appreciation OF
its members of the countless courte-
sizes extended by the people of Amer
ious. Memories. happy memories Of
cur visit, will linger with us forever,
and we wish the people to know that
e are grateful. We especially appre-
oiate the generous and unselfish kind
ness of Mr.. NJ. ~ Dudley. who so
laid himself out for our
pleasure and comfort
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
SAYS SOCIALISTS
HERE ARE NEUTRAL

STOCKHOLM, June 21-Dr. Max
Goddard. one of the American social
lists who arrived here for the socialist
in a report to the Dutch
Scandinavian socialist COMMITTEES.
which is asking the creation of a per-
manent peace, declared that American
socialists are neutral in the world
war and that Samuel Gompers pledge
of organized labor's support was in
no way an expression of sentiment o.
the workers of America" Goldfarb
arrived without passport of any kind
and declares he will return to Amer
lea, Notwithstanding the United States
authorities declined to permit his de-
Psrture from that country, to attend
the socialist conference.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
CRAZED MAN KILLS
WIFE AND CHILDREN

NEW YORK, June 21.-After a quar-
rel with his wife over money matters
Richard Barrett, we'll known athlete
residing in Brooklyn shot and killel
his wife today He then shot his two
sons, Hilton, aged 4. and Donald, agea
18 months, both the children dying be-
fore assistance could reach them. Al
terward the crazed man committed sui
eide
An unusual incident connected with
the tragedy is found in the fact that
Jarrett, who is a Spanish war veteran
did not harm two other children who
we're in the room where his wife and
the others were killed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
SMALL RETAILERS
BEING V|CT|M|zED

CHICAGO, June 21.-Unfair compe-
tition, according to a report to the
National Wholesale Grocers' conven-
ton in session here today. is drivins
small retailers from business in in
creasing numbers The report state;
the alleged unfairness consists in man
ufacturers selling large consignments
at wholesale prices direct to "chain
stores" mail order houses and de
partment stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
REMAINS To Be TAKEN
To HELENA FOR BURIAL

The remains of Clarence E. Palmer,
aged 43 years, who died at 1870
o'clock this morning at the Plains
hospital, were removed to this city
this morning and this afternoon were
taken to Helena, Ga for interment.
Mr.. Palmer had been i'll about two
weeks His home was in Cairo, Ga j,
where his wife. two sons and a
daughter reside.
His father, A. Palmer and sister.
Miss Minnie Palmer, both of Americus,
survive him.
The funeral will be held at ! 1 o'clock
Friday morning at Helena, Rev. Viii
liam Mallory officiating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
"BIRTHDAY PARTY" FRIDAY
NIGHT FOR ORGAN FUNl-

There will be birthday party" at
the home of Mrs Joseph Perkins, on
Harold avenue tomorrow evening To
this party, the guests will bring as
many pennies as they are years old
the money thus donated to be applied
to the fund for the purchase of tn.
new organ for the Central Baptist
church A delightful program has been
arranged and the public is invited to
come.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
s|NN FEIN REBELS
R|0TING IN DUBLIN

DUBLIN, June I'll Sim Feiners,
who caused several demonstrations
since the release of those arrested in
connection with last years uprising.
caused more disorders here today.
Carrying Sim Fein flags, some five
hundred rioters attacked the homes Of
former soldiers over which the Union
Jack was flying. The smashed win
dows and stone the police, following
which eight men and five women were
arrested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
RED CROSS FUND.
GROWING As NEW.
DONATIONS COME.
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WHERE TO TRADE FRIDAY =
= TO BENEFIT RED CROSS =
HIGHTOWER'S BOOK STORE
W. H. C. DUDLEY. 4
E. J. WALKER, MILLINERY !
WINDSOR PHARMACY. 4
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With the result OF the campaign
in Leslie still unreported, the tabula-
tion of returns from yesterdays can
vassing for the Red Cross fund shows
that thus far s1,415 has been contrib
uted in Sumter county this week.
Canvassing committees of ladies Wis
tied Plains, Leslie and DeSoto yester-
day, while other committees continued
their work in Americus, soliciting con
tributions for the $100,0O0,O00 fund
that is asked by the national organiza-
tion to carry on the relief work across
the Atlantic.
The committees reported $500 in do
nations yesterday, including the con-
tributions from Plains and DeSoto,
while the report from Leslie will be
compiled today
This morning another committee
left for Andersonville to solocit con-
tributions from the residents of that
community and during the remaining
days of Red Cross Week, which ends
or Monday, June 25th, the various Sec
tions of the county will be visited by
special committees so that every resi-
dent may be given an opportunity to
subscribe
A Red Cross booth has been erecte
at the intersection of Lamar and Jack
son streets and pretty girls in Red
Cross uniforms will solicit donations
from the denizens of the business dis
trict.
While the results achieved thus far
have been gratifying, the total contri-
buttons fall considerably short of the
sum apportioned to this county as its
share in the great work The officers
and members of the Americus chapter
of the Red Cross are anxious to see
Sumter county measure up to its full
duty in this matter and every possible
means is being used to attain the de
sired goal of $4,000 in contributions.
The various convassing committees
have until today been working on L
card system, soliciting citizens whose
names had been selected by the exec
utive committee as particularly inter
ested in the Red Cross work. This
morning a general campaign of solici-
tation from the public was begun and
every man who cannot show a Red
Cross campaign button as evidence
that he has contributed to the fund, is
liable to be held up by successive cont
mittees of ladies who are covering the
city Systematically.
The canyassing committees expect TO
make special effort during the re-
rlainder of the week and an increased
force of solicitors will be pressed into
service on Monday, the final day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
LEAVE ON PICNIC OUTING AT
$3.50 O'CLOCK AFTERN0Gx

All members of First Methodist Sun
day school classes taught by Mrs. Pau.
" Ellis and Mr.. While Marshall, are
requested 10 meet at the church to-
porrow friday afternoon at $50
o clock. The classes will picnic
Myrtle Springs, leaving the church az,
the hour indicated, and it is the desiF
of those in charge that ali the mem
Ders be present promptly at that hour.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
FINANCIAL INFLUENCE
ONE OF BEST WEAPONS

KANSAS CITY. June 21.-The ex-
tension of credit TO small and weak ma
tions is one of the most powerful in
auences the United States and the
Entente Allies may develop against
Germany and Austria. DR. Edward f
Pratt, chief of the federal bureau OF
foreign and domestic commerce, told
the National Retail Credit Mems asso-
citation convention here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
CROWD ONCE MORE.
DESTROYS BANNERS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June I'll
Suffragist sentinels brought another
banner to the white house gates today,
and another crowd tore it down. The
police did not interfere.
The banner today was similar to yes
terday's, declaring that President Will
son and Elihu Root are "deceiving Rus
sia" in saying the United States is 4
democracy, and urging the Russian
mission to demand the Acknowledgement
of the women of America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21

The par value of a whole STOCK IS
100000, but subscriptions may be
made for one-half share, one-fourth
share. or one-eighth of share.
No one will see or urge you to sub
scr;ba for additional stock as the fair
* for the benefit of all and every man
sbouId do his duty by subscribing ac-
cording to his ability.
You will please let us have your
check for the amount of additional
stock which you are to take by or be-
fore Saturday of the present week, to
ho used only on condition that the
necessary amount is raised, and you
will nlease so write on the face OF
the check.
IL not convenient to send check
,loose let us have your note payable
within thirty, sixty or ninety days, with
interest from June 25, III, to cover
tho amount of your subscription
please do this at once. for if you post
mono IT. the fair win not be held. The
responsibility is on you.
Unless the necessary amount to hold
the fair is raised by Saturday, June
99rd 1917. your note. or check, as the
,oso NAV be. given for this additioAa.
.tock will be promptly returned to you.
rbo checks and notes may be sent to
toe Hudson, Treasurer, or to the
r;.or G. r. ELLIS,
president Third District Fair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21

dropped from sight for about years
ard last summer re-appeared in the
gnise of highwayman operating in
this city, where ne iheidi up. several me-
groes and relieved them of their val
uables.
He was finally captured and sen
fenced to 5 years ON the gang. where
he had proven model prisoner until
his escape yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
EXCESS PROFITS TAX
MAY Be EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 21.--An
extension of the excess profits tax in
the war revenue bill to include individ-
uals engaged in trade or business, as
we'll as corporations and partnerships,
was decided upon by the senate f.
nance committee today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
MORE ARRESTS FOR
SED|T|OUS LITERATURE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 21.-Sev
enteen young women were arrested
here last night for distributing litera-
ture, which the police authorities de-
clarey contrary . the governments
welfare. All Of the women are held
in jail. without bond, the hearing in
their cases being Set for Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
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RUMANIAN MISSION TO 1
AMERICA NOW AT TOXIC 1

TOXIC, June 21.-(By mail to =
: New York. The members of the =
: Rumanian mission to the United =
; States arrived here June 1st, and :
departed shortly afterward for =
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21

Socialist leaders in this country said
recently that Goldfarb is without any
credentials from the socialist party in
the United States, and this is sub
stantiated by his declaration that any
person is authorized to represent the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21

after two year membership
in the party He is said by American
socialists to be a Russian citizen, who
formerly lived in New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
FINAL APPEAL FOR
DISTRICT FAIR IS
ISSUED To PEOPLE.

At the meeting of the stockholders
of the Third District Fair held at the
office of the Americus Chamber OF
Commerce on last Friday night, the
10th inst, Frank Lanier, G. S. Glover
J e. Poole, L. G.. Council and Craw-
ford Wheatley were reelected as di-
rectors
The directors met and elected the
following officers: G. r. Ellis, Presi-
dent; Frank Lanier, Vice President:
Lee Hudson, Treasurer.
Information was furnished to the
stockholders at the stockholders
meeting to the effect that it is neces-
sary to raise the sum of 100000 be-
fore the fair to be held this fall can
be properly financed, and resolution
to the effect that this sum be raised
by Saturday, June 23rd, 1917, or that
'the fair be forever postponed, so far as
this corporation is concerned.
The directors took similar action,
and the newly elected officers agreed
to serve only on condition that this
sum be raised by the date named. Il
the matter is longer postponed, the
fair cannot be held.
The necessity for raising the funt
mentioned is due almost entirely to
unpaid stock subscriptions. Some OF
the subscribers for this stock are dead,
have moved away, or financially una.
BILE TO pay, while others who Should
have paid have not done so. The un-
maid subscriptions which are good will
: be collected, whether the fair is held
or not, as it is necessary to make these
collections to pay some outstanding in
debtedness.
Under the facts mentioned, it is nee"
essary to obtain new subscriptions for
stock where the subscribers are dead,
have moved away, or are financially
unable to pay This can be satisfac
torily arranged SO far as the former
subscribers are concerned. Every on"
who has given the matter proper con-
sideration, is fully acquainted with the
benefits that Americus, Sumter county
and the district will receive from the
educational value of the fair, which
will bear fruit for years to come, as
well as immediate profits to arise from
trade. etc, and that by promoting the
fair. every one helps himself as well
as his community and we are asking
those who can to double their stock
subscriptions, so that the necessary
sum may be raised within the time
mentioned. We have not had time to
see the stockholders who have paid for
their stock, except few who gladly
agreed to double their subscriptions,
and the amount of new or additional
stock which they agreed to take is as
f61lOuc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

,. PROBABLY FAIR TONIGHT =
, AND TOMORROW. =
, = \ = y = y = = =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-21

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-07

They met at the annual ball given
by the employees of the Singleton De-
partment Store, one of the most
fashionable establishments Of its kind
in the Metropolis. He, a youth of
twenty-three, tall, fair, of athletic
build, the only son and heir to John
Singleton, millionaire, clubn1an, head
of the firm bearing his name. She,
lass of nineteen summers, petite, 1.-the,
with big black eyes that lighted up
her doll-like face, the daughter of ia
cob Schloss, superintendent of the
Singleton store. They were extreme
opposites in every conceivable way;
in physique, in social standing, in
breeding, in religion. But these diff
ferences only intensified their attrac-
ton for each other. Arthur Single
ton was never so fascinated by any
of the thousand and one girls he had
met at the various social functions of
his own set, while to Minnie Schloss,
Arthur was the incarnate prince
charming out of fairy tale. Natural
ly they fell in love, and before they
parted on that memorable evening
they had sworn that come what may
their love must eliminate in happy
marriage
Jacob Schloss was married for the
second time. Minnie and a son, Ber-
nard were born to him by his first
wife, Sarah, who died when the boy
came into the world The first Mrs.
Schloss was a scion of an orthodox
Jewish family, and while she lived
she conducted her home in strict &C
cord with Jewish customs and tradi-
tons. She observed the Sabbath in
all it's details, and the dietary laws to
an iota.
The second Mrs. Schloss knew little
and cared less about the fundamentals
of Judaism. She conferred all her
energies on one alm,-to become So
cially prominent. She was a tall,
stately woman, with pretty face,
and fine head poised on an elegant
pair of shoulders, shown to best adj
vantage in low cut gown. Before
her marriage she was buyer in the
lace department of the Singleton
store. When Mr.. Schloss came to take
the superintendent of the store he
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found her there. After a short &C
quaintance he proposed marriage and
she accepted him.
Mrs. Schloss had had many pro-
posals before she met Mr.. Schloss.
1t was even whispered that John
Singleton, a widower himself, had
made advances to her, advances true,
not altogether honorable, but most
profitable had she yielded to them
However, she dismissed Mr. Single
ton summarily and told him SO the
rumor ran) that "Jewish women
make good housewives, but very poor
n1istresses'
No sooner Arthur Singleton cross
cd the threshold of her home, Mrs.
Schloss forthwith surmissed his in
tcrtions The idea thrilled her. To
be the mother-in-law of Arthur
Singleton was the next best thing to
being the wife of John Singleton.
She therefore set about to make the
home as attractive as possible for the
young man. She supervised Minnie's
personal attire and added little touches
to her toilet that frequently called
forth Arthurs admiration:
"My! you look stunning in that
gown Arthur often exclaimed. "Who
selected it for you?'
Mother" Minnie invariably re-
Piled, with smile of satisfaction.
The young people never suspected
that Mrs Sch1oss had an inkling of
their mutual Affection Minnie
thought that her stepmother only
showed to Arthur the regard due one
in his station, and as to Arthur, he
was too much in love to think anything
else but Minnie.
Several months elapsed. Arthur
and Minnie met clandestinely several
times a week at pre-arranged places.
Once fortnight Arthur called form
ally on the Schlosses, and invited
Minnie for a ride in his car. Oc-
casionally, SO as not to arouse sus-
picion, he asked one or another mem
Der of the family to accompany them.
Mr.. Schloss, entirely preoccupied
with the affairs of the store, had lit
tie time to reflect over the significance
of young Singleton's visits to his
home. The idea that Arthur was
counting his daughter was distant
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he Gentle? There was an insuper
able barrier between them, so why
bother. An unguarded remark, how
ever, let fall by Mrs. Schloss in the
course of conversation with her hus-
band, awakened him to the full reali
zation of the situation.
1t was Friday evening Mr.. Schloss
had already returned home from bus
mess. On week days he usually re-
NAMED at the store late, the family
dining without him, but on Fridays it
was his won't to get home earlier SO
that he might take the Sabbath meal
with his family -not from religious
motive-like many of his American CO.
religionists he had become partly de-
Judaized-but from a custom reninis-
cent of the first Mrs. Schloss.
The hour of seven had struck.
Bernard and Mrs. Schloss were at
home, but Minnie had not as yet put
in an appearance. Mr.. Schloss be-
came peeved.
"Where did Minnie go to anyhow ?"
he asked.
"Arthur Singleton called with his
new car and took her out for drive"
Mrs. Schloss replied laconically.
That's unpardonable;| Mr.. Schloss
retorted. "She ought to know better
than to stay out late Friday evening"
"She could not very well decline
Arthur Singleton's invitation
"Why not:?'
"He would be offended
Nonsense. She could have readily
explained to him the reason for not
going
con account of being Friday?''
Exactly"
"That would sound ridiculous"
'Well, I don't care how it would
sound" Mr.. Schloss replied hotly.
"But Minnie does care" his wife
returned emphatically.
mere is no reason III lIlC WOlu
why she should Besides, don't ap-
prove of Minnie's association with
Arthur Singleton.
Bernard, who had hitherto been
listening attentively to the CONVERSE
ton, turned to his father questions
ingly.
"'What is the matter with Arthur
Singleton, dad? He is a decent sort
of chap. l don't see why Minnie
can't 60 out with him."
1T is preposterous,' remarked
Mrs. Schloss angrily.
Mr.. Schloss ignored his wife's re-
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OPPOSITES

Story Jewish American Life by William J. Pernan
copyrighted 1917 by William J. Perman).
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-10
Tariff Adjustment Demanded.

AS soon as may be-and the sooner
the better-the whole revenue question
should be taken in hand and straight
ened out. 1t must be, If we are to have
smooth sailing for the government and
any sort Of assurance for business.
Never mind If old tariff theories are
knocked sky-high, or into that recep-
tacle made famous by Mr.. Wilson,
cooked hat" We have entered upon
conditions so new and important they
carry theories of their own.
1t Is impossible to forecast what the
situation will be at home or abroad at
the close Of the war or for few years
thereafter. But our calculation j. to
Increase our foreign trade as much as
possible; and that. of course. will re-
ouire us to increase our output CORE
spondingly; and that I'm turn will re-
Quire that we afford our industries all
the protection necessary for their up
keep, enlargement and prosperity
Washington Star.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-03-10
IS CHILD GROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give California
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick. feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad.
system full Of cold has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen,
Mother! See If tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful Of california
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the constpated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the sys-
TEN. and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because it Is perfectly
harmless; children love 1t, and 1t new
err fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
of california Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grdwn-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.