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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

DISTRICT AGENT WANTED for
Health and Accident Insurance Com
pany; write applications, collect prem
iums, adjust claims, permanent re-
newal compensation. d. Adna Brown,
100 S. Fourth St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

W. H. Jones, who has been quit ELL
for some time. has returned to the city
and is improving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

E. G. Foster, Of Atlanta, who has
been in Americas assisting local Man
ager A. E. Herrin, of the Singer Sew
ing Machine Co, leaves tonight for
savannah on business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21
SAMPLE DRESSES FOR MISSES
; TO IA YEARS, soc.

Made of fast colored Bingham and
rercales, all new styles; no matter
how good the regular stock, the sam
pies are usually just little better
values in this lot run up to 81; now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Mrs. Mary w. Bats has as her guess
AIRS. Cora B. Wilson, of Fitzgerald, a.
her home on Glessner street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

200 Pairs carried over Pumps. $500
and $500 grade mt $20O. Rylander
Shoe Co. 2O-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Mrs. George W Bagley. of DeSoto
was in Americas Monday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

200 Pairs carried over Pumps. $500
and $500 grade at $500. Rylander
Shoe Go. 2O-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21
Observation-Disclosures

LOANS-Large or small, on farm
property; small loans city property.
Gordon Howell, Attorney at Law, AL
llSon Building. 1914
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21
Want Advertisements

Figure your OWE want nd. Minimum
charge Is 2Se. For Insertions less
than two weeks, one cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Don't delay getting your seats to-
.eThe Birth Of A Nation" They are
now selling at Dudley's. 21-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

We are now showing our Sport ana
Midsummer Hats in white. Misses
Hay & Tillman. 9-rf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

DR.. P. H. Askew, of Nashville, Ga &,
was visitor in Americas Monday
morning. He is a prominent citizen
in that section, and before moving
there years ago was a Webster county
resident. He left Monday to spend a
few days with his brother-in-law. John
I. Williams, in the Seventeenth dis
trict
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21
For Sale.

Home raised hams, pure leaf lard'
and corn in the ear. The lard in 50-lb.
cans only. CHAS. l.. ANSLh1'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21
PHONE 20
SAMPLE SHIRT WAISTS AT
HALF PRICE
STANDARD SEA ISLAND
70 YARDS FOR $500.

This is SO inches wide, smooth
weave good weight, not more than $500
worth will be sold to one buyer at
the price; - yards for $1,00.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Rev A. c. Wellons returned home
Monday from visit to Colemand, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

J. S. Bloodsworth, travelling passen
ser agent o. the Southern railway
with headquarters in Macon, is in the
city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Rev. George F. Brown, returned to-
day from Shellman, where he has beer
assisting in revival.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Phone '772 for BONE-DRY Yellow
Pine stove wood. The very best. E. E.
Rodgers Wood Yard. 20-3t
C. R. McCrory, of Ellaville, was in
Americas Monday.
200 Pairs of Pumps, $500 and $500
grade, for $500; both low and high
heels, in all feathers. Rylander Shoe
Go. 20-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. J H. Cheney, of Ella
vile, were guests of friends in the
city Sunday.
Don't wait for blow outs and rim
cuts-it costs far less to prevent them
than to repair them. Let us vulcanize
them. G. A. and w. G. Turpin. 7-tf
Miss Idalene Shealey, of Oglethorpe,
one of the attendants in the Lott-Moss
wedding, will arrive tomorrow to be
the guest Of Miss Pearl Lott.
We represent the leading FLORISTS
OF the South; will appreciate your or
ders for flowers. WINDSOR PHAR-
MACY. Phone 161. 1S-3t
DR.. P. H. Askew, of Nashville, Ga,
was a visitor in Americas Monday
morning. He is prominent citizen
in that section, and before moving
there years ago was Webster county
resident. He left Monday to spend q
few days with his brother-in-law. John
L. Williams, in the Seventeenth dis
trict
Mrs. Mary W. Bats has as her guest
AIRS. Cora B. Wilson, of Fitzgerald, at
her home on Glessner street.
200 Pairs carried over Pumps. Si.O0
and $500 grade at $500. Rylander
Shoe Co. 20-2t
Rev George F. Brown, returned to-
day from Shellman, where he has been
assisting in revival.
We are now showing our Sport ana
Mid Summer Hats in white. Misses
Hay &, Tillman. S-rf
Rev A. c. Wellons returned home
Monday from a visit to Colemand, Ga.
SaVe-MOney, read our ad on page 6.
Loves Cash Grocery. 21-H
L. w. Keith, of Albany, is in the city
today OH bushes for the Central of
Georgia railway.
Tickets are going with a rush tc
The Birth OF A Nation" at Dudley's
Remember there are only three per
formances, Two Nights and One Mat
| inee. 21-1t
J. S. Bloodsworth, travelling passen
ger agent o. the Southern railway
with headquarters in Macon, is in tht
city today.
200 Pairs carried over Pumps. $i.OI
and $500 grade at $2.OO. Rylandel
Shoe Go. 2O-2
Z. G. Foster, of Atlanta, who ha.
i been in Americas assisting local Man
ager A. E. Herrin, of the Singer Sew
ING Machine Co, leaves tonight fo
savannah on a business mission.
i Ladies' Attention.
Mrs. A. L. Battson, beauty special
list representing the Velyetina line il
in our city, and will be delighted t.
demonstrate same in your home
, For engagements, Phone WINDSOR
PHARMACY, HOWELL'S PHARMACY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Tickets are going with a rush to
The Birth OF A Nation" at Dudley's.
Remember there are only three per
formances, Two Nights and One Mat
inee. 21-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

L. w. Keith, of Albany, is in the city
today on bushes for the Central OF
Georgia railway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

I Mrs. L. G. Council and Miss Ruth
Council have returned from a stay of
several weeks in Atlanta. 1t will be
gratifying to her many friends to learn
that Miss Council is now very much
Improved in hes lth.
Latest improved Vulcanizing Ma
chinery; work promptly done; prices
satisfactory. G. A. and W. G. Turpin'
7-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper L. Dorman and
sons, of Cottonwood, Ala, and sons,
returned home Monday after a visit of
a week to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

Save-MOney, read our ad on page 6.
loves Cash Grocery. 21-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

We represent the leading FLORISTS
of the South; will appreciate your or
ders for flowers. WINDSOR PHAR-
MACY. Phone 161. 1876
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-05-21

miss Idalene Shealey, of Oglethorpe,
one of the attendants in the Lott-Mos5
wedding, will arrive tomorrow to be
the guest of Miss Pearl Lott.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
ARGENTINE STRIKE SPREADS
German Electric Men Go Out; De-
mands Made Upon More
Railroads.

Buenos Aires.-Employes Of the Pa
cific railroad formulated demands up
on the company and workmen of the
Central and Cordoba companies are
awaiting reply TO their demands
Workers of the Great Western rail.
way also have presented demands
threatening to strike Immediately.
Thousands of workmen are now
out in the general railroad strike and
the strikers at the plant of the Ger
man Electric Co. refused the compa-
ny's offer and joined the strikers.
Officials of the Santa Fe railroad
have asked the provincial govern
ment for troops to guard the right of
way, workmen of the company hav-
ing threatened to strike again after
the settlement last week which end.
ed an extensive destruction of prop
erty.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Big WAR BILL
PASSES HOUSE
eiLL AUTHORIZES BONDS AND
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTED
NESS TO ISSUE.
MADOo CONTROL UNLIMITED
No Amendments Of Note Added to
Measure, Though Republicans
Try to Exempt Certain Sums
Interest Not Decided.

Washington, d. C.-The great war
credits bill authorizing $11,53S, ,945, ,460
in bonds and certificates unanimously
passed the house. Action by the sen
ate as soon as the pending war tax
bill is disposed of is planned by ad-
ministration leaders.
Not a material amendment was add
ed to the bill by the house.
Every effort of Republicans to limit
the control the bill would give Secre-
tary MrAdoo over the bonds and certi-
ficates resulted in failure. The last
fight, made by Representative John
son of Washington, TO direct the sec
retary to spend at least $2,500,000 for
newspaper advertising in disposing Of
the bonds was defeated overwhelm.
ingly.
Representative Cannon of Illinois
managed to obtain the adoption of u
compromise amendment to exempt
from taxation forever interest on
bonds not in excess of $4,000.
$4,oooooo,o 900 Is for New Loan.
The bill authorizes the issuance OF
81. $50 ,945, ,460 worth of convertible 4
per cent bonds, subject to supertaxes
and war-profits taxes and to termi
nate at the discretion Of the secre
tary of the treasury. OF this total
81, 900 100000 is for new allied loan
$4,000, 100000 worth to take over a
8 per cent issue already authorized
and the remaining $53S,945, $40 to be
used for converting certain outstand
ing bonds, including the Danish West
Indies, Alaskan Railway, Panama
Canal and naval construction issues.
Issuance also is authorized OF not
more than $4,000, 100000 worth each
Of certificates OF Indebtedness and
war savings certificates to run moi
more than one year and five years
respectively, at rates Of interest tc
lie fixed by the secretary Of the treas
ury.
The bill provides that foreign bond.
taken in exchange for loans. shall no
be sold at less than the purchase
price.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
survey OF schools.

survey Of schools.
Final arrangements have been made
for a survey Of the rural schools OF
Missouri, a task never undertaken be-
fore. The cost will be paid by the
State Teachers Association. The
committee which is to direct the work
is composed OF the following:
Uel w. Lampkin, state superfnten-
dent of education; Judge w. X James,
member Of the legislature from An.
drew county; P. P. Lewis. president
OF the state board Of agriculture; Prof.
George Melchor OF the Kansas City
public schools; @. e. Burton, county
superintendent Of Wayne county; and
Herbert Pryor, superintendent Of the
public schools at Mexico, A. g. Capps
Of Kirksville, was elected secretary OF
the committee. Work has already
been commenced. over 5000 schools
are to be examined.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
FALLS 6 STORIES FROM ROOF

New York.-A tenant in six-story
flat saw woman and a girl, strang-
ers in the place, going up the stairs
there. A few minutes later the jani
tress found the woman and child ly-
ing in the yard of school building
adjoining. They had dropped from
the roof of the apartment
A search of the womans hand bag
at hospital revealed papers show
ing she was Mrs. Mary Hawger, wife
or a drug clerk, and that the child
was her daughter, Margaret, 10 years
old. The girl, in a brief moment of
consciousness, said: Mamma took
me up on the roof and threw me off.
She jumped"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
MlsELLANEous MARKETS.

st. Louis.--Hay-Timothy, good
high stock is around $2S@30; and
low Grades are down as much as
SI2615 Straw, $65O@7
Potatoes-s1.40Q1,75 for good bright
tubers, and other grades in proper
tion.
ButterTCreamery extras, 42@4Sc;
firsts, 40@41e; seconds, S904Oe;
packing stock and ladies, 2@Sc
cheaper.
Eggs-Fresh country firsts, S5d
S61sc in new cases; cases returned
5sc less.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Attendance at School.

The governor has sent a lengthy
communication to Uel w. Lampllin,
state superintendent of schools, in
which be urges extraordinary meas
ures to keep up the attendance at the
public schools.
He contends that the war must not
be permitted to interfere with the at
tendance or efficiency. He says that
many difficulties will be encountered
this fall at the opening of the schools
Parents will seek to keep their chill
dren out If they are old enough to
work at some remunerative task be-
cause Of the fear that the war will
bring unusual demands which the man
of the family will be unable to meet.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
To Hold Joint Session.

The Iowa State Public Service Com
mission will meet here on September
II, with the Missouri body to take
up the application Of the railroads in
both states for raising the rates on
coal. The application by the Missouri
roads was filed some weeks ago, and
a similar application was filed in Iowa
recently. Because Of the joint opera
tion Of several roads the meeting was
called jointly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Another Drawing.

Belated registration cards received
by Adjt. Gen. McCord caused another
drawing under the draft act for the
assignment Of numbers. Chief JUS
tice Graves of the supreme court Off
ciated at the drawing, and blindfolded,
drew the names and numbers from
the hat.
Following is a list of the names and
numbers outside Of the cities:
Greene county, Springfield district
William H. Nelson, No. S451; John H.
Baxter, No. 1852; and Grantham w
Beckley, No. 3453.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
SIGNAL CORPS ENTRAIN FOR
EAST TO JOIN RAINBOW
DIVISION.
SENATOR REED REVIEWS MEN
Brig. Gen. Clark Compliments Nal.
Garrett on High State Of Eff.
cheney Shown by Men-WiII
"Meet In France"
Jefferson City, Mo-

The men Of the Missouri signal
corps. under the command OF Major
Ruby d. Garrett, have entrained for
an Atlantic port. where they will join
the rainbow division Of troops for i'm
mediate service in France. They will
be the first distinct division OF Mis-
souri, troops to reach the firing line.
Senator James A. Reed reviewed the
men at the encampment just before
the tents were struck He attempted
70 make a patriotic speech, but his
feelings became too much involved
and be wept. The major portion Of
this fine body Of men are personal
friends Of the junior senator.
Brig. Gen. Clark, who accompanied
Senator Reed on his tour Of inspec-
tion, made an address in which he
complimented Maj. Garrett on the
high state of efficiency shown by the
men.
The 33S men and ~ officers, COM
posing the brigade, marched down the
camp highway. past all the regiments
with colors flying and were preceded
by the best military band of the ma
hon.
A large portion OF the camp was on
hand to say good-by. Well see you in
France" shouted the men Of the corps
while the troops left behind cheered
heartily, though a bit enviously. Of
fcer after officer wrung Maj. Gar
rett's' hand and wished him luck.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
To Build Old TraIls Road.

Judge ]. NJ. Lowe of Kansas City
has called a meeting OF the boosters
along the Old Trails route to meet in
Columbia in the near future and de-
wise plans for the building Of this old
route aB soon as possible.
Judge Lowe has informed boosters
of the Old Trails route that the road
commissioners of Illinois and Indiana
have adopted the Old Trails route as
the official route instead Of the Lin,
coin Highway.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Lawyer selzes Records.

Lawyer OciZcS heCOTuSs
Assistant Attorney General John T.
Gose, who has been conducting the
coal inquiry at Kansas City has re-
turned to the capital. He was well
pleased with developments in the in
yestigation.
The attorney generals office is un-
able to say when the probe would be
resumed, but probably some time this
week.
Gose said that the existence Of a
combine" to control the Kansas City
market is absolutely proven by the
existence of the Southwestern Coal
Bureau In that city.
There are IL firms and corporations
IN the bureau" he added. These file
a daily report of every carload OF
coal sold in be city, what price ii
was sold at and the various grades
that we're handled.
''The association has no published or
written bylaws or constitution, no
record of any meetings of its mem
bers and no officers save the man
who is in charge of the bureau as
acting secretary to compile informa
ton"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
JewIs chspIalns for Army.

Washington.-A bill to authorize
the appointment of 20 chaplains at
large for the army from the Jewish
as we'll as Christian ministers was
favorably reported by a house COM
mittee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Freed From Penalty.

The State Capitol Commission, by a
resolution adopted several months ago,
voted not to exact penalties aggre-
eating more than $4,000 from the
John Gill & Sons Company. contract.
or for the new state capitol which is
now completed.
The contract between the contract-
or and the state provided that the Gill
Company should pay $3.50 a day for
every day the building was not COM
pleted after July 1, 1915. If full PEN
alties had been exacted the company
would owe the state $116.250.
The amount to be deducted for non
fulfillment of contract viii be in the
neighborhood Of $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Second Peace Note bx Pope.

Copenhagen.-A dispatch from Lu-
gano, Switzerland. Says it has been
learned from clerical source that
the pope is preparing second peice
note.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
State Elks Meet in September.

A business meeting Of the Order Of
Elks for the entire state will be held
here September IL! Originally it was
intended to hold a three-day session,
but the war interfered, and the whole
proceedings will be transacted in a
single day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Missouri Boys Throw Bombs.

The Missouri contingent at Fort
Sheridan is being put through a rig
orous course of training. Ono feat
ure is the throwing of hand grenades,
which has proven quite a big under
taking for the recruits.
If any men thought that by raeson
Of political pull or previous social or
business standing they were to be CIV
en- any preference over their fellows
they were sadly mistaken, as demo
cracy rules in the strictest sense.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Labor commIasIoner Married.

William H. Lewis of Jefferson City,
state labor commissioner, eud Miss
May Robbins Holmes, of Piedmont,
Mo-, were married Saturday at the
Maryland Hotel, St. Louis.
The bride is daughter Of Of ]. N.
Holmes of Piedmont.
Mr.. Lewis last week purchased the
Clayton Argus, the oldest paper in st.
Louis county.
He will retain his office as state
labor commissioner. end employ a
manager for his new paper
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Boards Accused of Favoritisn.

Gross favoritism on the part Of 10
cal exemption boards in certain Mis-
souri, counties is apparent in reports
sent in by them to the district head
quarters. according to M. ]. Murphy,
Springfield member Of an exemption
body.
"Conditions look bad in some Of our
countless" he said. 1T appears that
entire clans or families registered to
gether and were given discharges en-
masse. For instance. In one county
numbers 1 to 23 went before the local
board ana all were excused"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Missouri Crops Abundant.

Missouri Crops Abundant.
Missouri is producing war crops
Of 2S0,000,00O bushels Of corn, A.
100000 of oats and 22,700,O00 of wheat
to help feed more than a dozen allied
nations, as shown by the monthly re-
port issued by Jewell Mayes. sec
retary OF the state farm board, indi-
eating the cord.breaking oat crop
for the last IA years, the biggest corn
crop since 1902, and the fall planting
CT wheat 2S per cent in excess of
this years acreage.
Corn made wonderful improvement
during August, except for a few sec
tions in the northwestern part Of the
state, which has been short on rain,
but most of the corn is now safe from
killing frost, which comes on the
average around the first two weeks
in October. The average yield will
be around 35 bushels per acre and
present indications show a prospect
for 80 per cent crop.
The 1917 corn total is 100000, 900
bushels on 100000 acres gain in
both acreage and average.
Wheat, not all threshed, now indi-
Gates a yield Of Ia bushels per acre.
The 1889, 500 acres in wheat will fur
nish 22,777,000 bushels Of grain for
the Hover food control committee,
and IL present prices is worth ap
proximately $50,000,000.
Oats are producing 3s bushels pei
acre so far as threshed, which is g
new record in recent years. The croT
will total over 100000 bushels ant
is worth S2S,322,72s at SIC per bushe
The crop for the last IA years ha:
average 23.9 bushels per acre.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Western Trout Bite Well.

Governor Gardner is back from his
California vacation, and in letters to
friends before his return he indicated
that he had had lot of good luck
in catching rainbow trout, and that
he had also killed several deer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-09-13
Farm School for Boys.

Farm School for Boys.
The National Farm School and Vo-
cational Institute, located at River
side. IS miles south of ST. Louis, has
opened its regular fall term.
Boys are encouraged to have their
own farm, garden, orchard, poultry
or other projects. In this manner,
the principal says, they are able to
earn a little money while learning.
The teachers share the entire daily
life of the boys. Boys between 9 and
19 years old are accepted and en-
trance may be made at any time,
Evening star., 1917-03-08
OFFICIAL, NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. D. O..
Washington. D. O., March 8. 1el7.-sealed
proposals will be received at this ONCE. Room
5O9 District Building. until O'Clock P. M.
Tuesday, April 3. 1917. for furnishing and deliy-
ering during the fiscal year beginning July l,
1917, and ending June 80, 1918. for use Of the
various branches Of the Government Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, supplies follows: static
cry; school books; furniture and house furnish
ines; tinware and hardware: rubber stamps;
plumbing supplies; groceries and provisions
boots and shoes; drugs, chemicals. laboratory
supplies. ETC.; paints and brushes; lumber
meats, fish and poultry; dry goods: Ice; cleo
trical supplies; saddlery and wheelwright sup
plies kinderearten supplies: laundry work; au-
tomobile supplies; oils and lubricants; photo
graphic supplies; flags; athletic goods and play
ground equipment. Form Of proposal. specifics :
tons and necessary information may be obtained
from the Purchasing Officer. D. c.. Room $50.
District Building. In applying specify the class
of supplies for which forms are desired OLIVEh
7. NEWMAN. LOUIS BROWNLOW, CHARLES
w KUTZ, Commissioners, n. G. mh6-8t
OFFICE OF THE CoMMISsIoSERs. D; G;
Washington, ID. c.. March !. 1877. Sealed
proposals will be received at this office, Room
bo9. District building. until two O'Clock. PM.
March 90 1917, for furnishing and delivering
one sliding bed extension gap lathe. Form OF
proposal ard specifications to be obtained from
the Purchasing Officer, ID. c., Room 320. Dis
trict Building. Washington. D. G. OLIVER y.
NEWMAN, LOUIS BROWNL0W, CHARLES w.
KITTZ Commissioners u. c. mh5-5t