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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Juvenile I.uDIoyu,cnt.

Il n. liopcwcll. Va Forty states have
acted laws limiting tho hours OF labor Of chill
drcn or Young persons Thirty nine states have
laws prohibiting the employment of children
or young persons in hazardous occupations such
as operating dangerous machinery. cleaning
machinery in motion. Fifteen states pro-
hht the clnployment Of young persons in bar
rooms. Thirteen states regulate restrict tho
employmeut Of children in street trades. TWEEN
ty-siN states have laws relating to the employ
ment of iliitcrato children. Thirty eight states
prohibit the employment Of young persons at
II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

C. V. w Roanoke. Na-Sound travels throucl
dry air the rate OF sixty feet second
through water at 80 feet a second. and II
steel wire at l..l30 feet second.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

trubbs--What is your ground for the state
mcnt that old Itoundcr is now leading an nm
right life:
Subsidy knowledge of the fact tina, no Ia
afflicted with rheumatism Of the back and Is no
longer able to lie down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Between the brothcrhoods. who object to
compulsory investigation. and the railroads
who oppose any plan of Federal operation in
case of domestic emergency, the committee
on railroad legislation is squarely between
somebody and the deep blue sea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Naturally Enough.

What do YOU think of this bill which has
been introduced in the West Virginia Lecisla-
ture to make cigarette smoking crime ~
on think il will so up in smoke"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Honr,iing In Washington.
Nriurity Of sound.

Mrs l.. NJ. j.. Richmond-rriccs for ROOF
and board In WASHINGTON range anywhere fro,
$50 up, and for table board from $50 UP.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
IsanIcr yI0ch~

J. II. NJ. stanton. Na-Papicr machc is made
of paper pulp mixed in proper proportion with
size. glue or resin. II would he waste OF time
for inexperienced person 10 attempt its
manufacture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

IT. /. n. Norfolk. Na-A New Your inventor
has obtained patents on a twenty seven foot
motor boat which draws only inches al
water when empty and three inches more when
loaded to capacity This draft includes the
propeller blades. which are housed amidships.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
The Voice Of the People

AZ evidence of good faith. letters must
gI,e tho name and address of the writer. Names
VIII not he published II writer requcsts
Nuke all nun icn tIOns short.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
The Pcssimfst SayB:

Members OF tho city government. having testi-
fled they know all there is to know about city
government that ought to settle It,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Chicago experts predict that eggs will 20
10 81 a dozen. In that event the hon win
supplant the eagle as the great American bird
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Johnson and Fultz are still dcfying each
other They are willing, apparently, to afford
the patrons Of the great American game n
little amusement before the season starts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
An Idle Question.

Shc--Tell me now what sort of gowns did the
women at that fashionable dinner party wear
Hc-liow do know? You don't suppose do
YOU. that rude enough to look under the
table
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Senator Lodge it is reported. has been
barred from social functions at the Wbj,e
I House. If this report proves true there viii
We less strain IN the White House heating
plant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

W. \. r. TaZewcll. Na.-Coloncl Cody's an
cestors were Irish. but his immediate forcbcars
came from spain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Verdun is trying again to make us forget
the blue Danube
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Liquor seized in tho mails was marked
paint" Nose paint, probably.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
I...NplRfncl.

is that a submarine ! see"
BesouGht the watcher on the lea.
'Oh! no" his Cynic friend replied.
As mournfully that cynic sighed,
THAT appariton which looms up
Springs from last nights fast-howing cup
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Books and Authors

The John Lane Company has just
published "Jimmy's Wife" by Jessie
Chapman. which is witty and anus
ing story of the difficulties of tho
match making wife of n country par
son in trying to arrange the affairs OF
some visitors from London.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

Charles p. SteinmetZ. who in his re-
Gently published "America and the New
Epoch" does not think that we should
copy, or that we could even benefit
from the experience Of Europe's re-
organization. I'VE must work out our
own salvation" he says, ION new demo-
cratic lines. n problem far greater and
more difficult. Americans national tenn
permanent is democratic. while all OF
the European nations are of monarchial
tcmpcrament.
Philip Cu~tiss. author o" the recent
~ published novel Between Two
Worlds" remarked the other day that
though nc, like all writers. needs con
tact with people of all kind, there is
just ono class. 10 escape which he
would run mile. "Tne greatest pest
in a writer's life" SAYS Mr.. Curtiss, 'is
the man who always says, IF you
could only write up 4 thing that once
happened to my uncle it would make
the greatest story you ever read"
"The Honest Lawyer" by c. V. Nc
Fadden (John Lane Coz. is IL romance
in which the motif OF the story is the
contact of two proud and independent
characters the woman proud in her
beauty. position and family. the man
proud In his intellect. independence and
progressive spirit. How both. in turn.
suffer in the clash Of their personalities
anO now. alter many VlclSSltudcS, they
each find in the other their true mate.
forms n story of moving incident in
the picturesque setting of the place and
period.
T.. Standard Thomas has in press FOR
early publication. by Paul Elder g. CO.,
San Francisco. a stimulating statement
OF fundamental principles OF singing
written In response to tho repeated re-
quests OF the authors pupils. The book
Is to be entitled Scientific Singing"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

The Century Co. will shortly publish
a new novel by Eleanor Iiallowcll Alb
hott. author Of Molly Make Believe"
entitled the Stingy Receiver" The
chief characters arc said 10 be an in
valid old lady with money. her doctor
and a whimsical young woman from
Norway.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

If the House Rules Committee does not
move away from Wall street it's stock of
ultimatunis is likely 10 run out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

American Wunit2n makers who we're I'M
derbid by a!A E..clish concern have one crown
ing humiliation lett Punch may make a Joke
about them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27
Current Editorial Comment

There has been for years. In
the United States. even in uIar-
tcrS where the rights and dir
mites of the individual State are
most jealousy asserted and de-
fenIcb ., 1jcp,c;,;n,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

IN asking Carranza TO protect foreigners in
Mexico, this government must remember that
It's exceedingly doubtful If Carranza can pro-
tect Carranza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

sfSBLlSHED every day in the at 10 South Tenth
Street, Nichmond. The 1lmesD Dispatch run.
iishInx Co. Inc. Charles T.. IIasbrook Editor AMI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

n ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS to The Times
Stl dispatch. and not individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

TELEPHONE: Randolph /. Triyntc Branch Exchange
~ connecting with NIL departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-27

BRANCH OFFICES Washington. ZIG Fourtsrnnin
Street, y. W. NorL Guy. Iifth Avenue Sumu-
& Ing; Chicneo Peoples building; fhilhuciph'h'
q Mutual Life Building
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

sale a sufficient conveyance of said
premises in fee simple, which said
conveyance shall contain a recital as
to the happening, or default upon
which the execution of the power to
sell herein granted depends. And the
said party of the first part hereby con-
stitute and appoint said party of the
second part, his agent or attorney in
fact, to make such recital, and hereby
covenant and agree that the recital so
to be made by said party of the second
part shall be binding and conclusive
upon his heirs, executors, administra-
tors and assigns. And the conveyance
to be made by said party Of the second
part, shall be effectual to bar all equity
of redemption of said party of the first
part, his successors in interest, n
and to said premises. The said parry
of the second part shall collect tie
proceeds Of said sale, and have f.
served therefrom the entire amount ltt
principal ana interest due, together
with the amount of taxes, assessment,
premiums of insurance and attorneys
fees, heretofore paid by said party G.
the second Tart with eight per cent. in
terest per annum from the date of pay
ment. together with all cost and ex-
pense of sale and ten per cent, upon
the asgl egate amount due for compens
alton to the attorneys representing
said party of the second part, and shah
pay over any surplus to the party OF
the first part, his heirs or assigns.
And said party of the second part, its
succf ssors OF assigns may purchase at
said sale, and execute and deliver to
itself conveyance as herein provided
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

as though it were a stranger to this
instrument.
And the said party of the first part
further covenant and agree that the
powers of attorney hereinbefore and
after stipulated, together with all the
powers of this instrument set out and
delegated to the said party of the Sec
ond part, may be assigned and delegat-
ed and redelegated by the said party
OF the second part, and shall apply to
It's successors with equal powers in
them to assign and delegate and redeI-
egate said powers. 1t is further agreed
that the powers herein conferred may
be executed by any officer, agent or
attorney of the party of the second part
who may be delegated thereto by the
said party of the second part, its sue
cessors or assigns. The powers herein
conferred are cumulative of the reme-
dies allowed by law or in equity.
The said party of the first part fur
Their covenant, that in case of a sale as
hereinbefore provided. or by process
CT law, the party of the first part, or
any one claiming under the said party
OF the first part, shall then become and
be tenant or tenants holding over, and
shall forthwith deliver possession at
said sale or be summarily dispossessed
according to the provisions of law APP
plicable to tenants holding over.
Said property will be sold and deed
made to the purchaser by the under
signed as hereinbefore stated.
This the End day of January, 1917.
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY.
Ellis. Webb & Ellis, Attorneys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
WALTER PAGE OFF FOR
EASTERN MARKETS TO BUY
PINKSTON'S SPRING STOCE

Walter L. Page. of the Pinkston
Company, left Thursday afternoon for
Cleveland, Ohio, and New York City,
to buy the spring stock for his COM
pany. Mr.. Page has been visiting the
markets for several years as buyer
for the Pinkston Company, and has
been very successful in his selections
of the latest styles and what the peo-
pie want to year. He will be gone TO.
two weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Notice of Sale.

GEORGIA, Sumter County.
Under and by virtue Of the power Of
sale contained in the deed to secure
debt executed by Frank A. Thomas to
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company. hereinafter more particular
ly referred to and described. the I'M
dersigned will sell at public cutlery at
the court house door, in said county
OF Sumter, during the legal hours OF
sale, to the highest bidder for cash, on
the first Tuesday in February, 1917
(Feburary 9th, 1910 the following
described property, to-wit:
The whole of land lot number two
hundred and twelve (212) in the TWEEN
ty sixth (26th) District of Sumter
County, Georgia, containing two hun
bred and two and one half (202 1-2)
acres, more or less.
For the purpose of paying certain
promissory note for the sum of twenty
five hundred ($25OOO0) dollars, execut-
eG and delivered by the said Frank A.
Thomas, to the said Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Company on the 10th
day of December, 1911, and due
on the 1st day of November, 1916,
STIMULATING for interest from date OF
said note at the rate Of 6 per cent
per annum, payable annually, and 10
per cent attorneys fees, the interest
on said note being evidenced by five
90 interest coupons of the same date,
one said interest notes to become due
and payable on the LIST day Of Novem-
Der of years 1912, 1918, 1914, 1915 and
1916 respectively. said principal note
and interest notes to bear interest
! from maturity at the rate of per
cent. per annum until paid. The prin-
cipal of said note amounting to said
sum of twenty-five hundred (S250OOO)
dollars, which became due and payable
on November LIST, 1916, and the inter
est coupon, amounting to one hundred
and fifty (S150.OO) dollars, which be-
come due and payable on November
LIST, 1916, together with interest at the
rate of 8 per cent. per annum from
maturity. are due and unpaid, and the
said Frank A. Thomas fails and refus-
es to pay same on demand. Said deed
to secure debt from the said Frank
A. Thomas to the Mutual Benefit Life
Insurance Company hereinbefore men,
toned, being recorded in the Office OF
the Clerk of the Superior Court OF
Sumter County, Georgia, in deed book
XXX pages 546-7. and tie recitals,
rights and powers stipulated in said
deed. including the power of sale. etc,
being as follows:
The said party of the first part fur
Their covenant and agree, that in case
of default in payment Of the debt above
mentioned when due, or in case of de
fault in any of the conditions mention
&c in the said bond for re-conyeyance,
the said party Of the second part may
enter upon said premises and collect
the rents and profits thereof, and may
sell the said property, including the
right, title and interest therein of the
party of the first part, his heirs and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
ESVoT;te Fare,

A certain father who is fond Of
putting his boys through natural his
tory examinations is often surprised
by their mental agility. He recently
asked them to tell him, What animal
is satisfied with the least amount Of
nourishment?" THE moth" one of
them shouted confidently. 1T eats
nothing but holes. Youths Compan-
ion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Valuable Farm Land for Sale.

CEORGIA-Sumter County.
Under and by virtue of the power OF
sale contained in the deed to secure i
debt executed by Spain c. Kelley to the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany hereinafter more particularly re-
ferred to and described, the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Company by its
proper officer, agent, or attorney as
provided by the power of sale in said
deed to secure a debt, will sell at pub
lie outcry at the court house door in
Sumter County, Georgia, during the
legal hours of sale. to the highest bid
der for cash on the first Tuesday in
February, 1917 1.-THE 9Th day of Febru-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Vicarious.

Busy Business Man latter standing
for quarter of an hour at the tele-
phone, cautiously behind his hand to
his clerkl-"Here you, William, take
the receiver for while. My wife's
got lot to say to me still You don't
have to answer anything. Only when
ever she says Are you still there, Hen
ry?' you say very nicely, Certainly,
my dear Jane"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

GEORGIA, Sumter County:
To Whom 1t May Concern. Notice il
hereby given that the firm of Methvir
& Stewart, composed of B. ]. Methvfn
D. A. MethYin and r. D. Stewart, ha:
this day been dissolved by mutua
consent of all parties concerned.
This, January Srd, 1917.
(Signed) B. j. METHVIN.
D. A. METHVIN.
RID. STEWART.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Little Mary's Suggestion.

Her father took Mary out for walk
one. day in the country. They passed
a pasture where some bulls were in
closed, The bulls were believing, and
Marys father attempted an imitation
of it, to the great amusement Of Mary,
who finally said, after many encores
had been rendered for her benefit.
Daddy, wouldn't it be good joke If
we were to hide behind tree, and
when people came, by you would undo
your voice and brighten them"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
What She Wanted.

Ma wants package of dye and she
wants a fashionable color" said the
little girl of a druggist "A fashion
able color" echoed the pharmacist.
What does she want it for, eggs or
clothes" Well" replied the girl, the
doctor says ma has stomach trouble
and ought to diet. And ma says if she
has to dye it she might as well dye it
a fashionable color"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

FOR SALE: F. A. Pruitt place, fOuH
miles North of PARROT, Georgia. con-
tains 1898 acres. About TOO acres
open land, plenty of running water,
fine place for stock, we'll located, On
two god public roads. Price s10,5eo.
We can make extremely easy terms
on this place. Apply The Georgia
Loan and Trust Co., Macon, Ca, or w.
L Thomas, Plains, Georgia 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Daily Thought.

Certainly, in our little sphere, it is
not the most active people to whom
we owe the most. 1t is the
lives like the stars, which simply pour
down on us the calm light of their
bright and faithful being, up to which
we look, and out of which we gather
the deepest calm and courage
Brooks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

The many friends of J. P. Britton'
who suffered a stroke of paralysis
Monday night, while attending dea-
cons meeting at Furlow Lawn Baptist
church, will learn with pleasure that
his conditions is now somewhat inn
proved and as satisfactory as could be
expected in view of his serious afflic-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Difference In NInenar.

What difference in table vinegars!
Some have coarse acidity that is
most pronounced. And for just a bit
more than you usually pay you will
find them OF unusual melIowness and
of much greater strength than the
ordinary vinegar. It. is surprising
what a difference a really good vine
gar makes in a salad dressing or for
picking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Legal Advertisements
Citation.

GEORGIA. Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given that C. c.
Williams, administrator Of Elisha
Ross, Deceased, has applied for leave
to sell the lands of said deceased, To-
Gated in 26th district of said county
being east half of Lot No. 20S. and il
no objections are filed, leave to sell
will be granted at the February term
1917, of this court.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Want Advertisements

weeks, three-fourths Of q cent per
word. For insertions Of more than
four weeks, One-half cent per word.
Figure your own want I'D. Minimum
charge is 25c. Fer insertions less
than two weeks, one, cent per word.
For insertions between two and four
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Ear Warse.

He-"One thing is sure. 1 don't in
tend to be criticized and censured be-
cause have failed to realize your ex-
pectations." She-"You misunder-
stood me completely. All that have
done is to express my conviction that
you have more than justified my
fears. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

y All advertising copy requiring
= two columns of space or less
\ should be in the business Office
= not later than eight o'clock morn
= ing of issue, i'm order to insure
= prompt insertion. All copy for
= space of more than two columns
= should be submitted not later
= than 6 O'Clock of the day prior to
, date of issue.
THE TIMES.RECORDER.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Honest Kansas Physician.

Did an Atchison doctor mean it just
that way when he said: I've got two
patients in the same neighborhood in
the country, and am going out this
morning to kill two birds with one
stone. "-Atchison Globe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
FOR SALF

FOR SALE-200,00o secondhand
brick in good condition; s6 per thous-
and, delivered at old Virginia-Caro-
Ina Chemical Co. plant, or F. 0. B.
cars, Americas; or $3.50 delivered in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

SURE REMEDY FOR BOIL WEE.
VIL.-Prices paid by the Oil mills foa
peanuts have proven them profitable
to the farmers. White Spanish nuts
bring premium over all other vaxis-
ties. We have only limited quantity
of seed for sale. Write us before sup4
ply is sold. Cuthbert Oil Company,
Cuthbert, Ga. 17-ea
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
loft

CHOICE FRUIT TREES-Peach.
plum, apple, cherry and large paper
she'll pecans; cabbage plants, assorta
ed varieties. R. D. Stewart. Phona
705. next to Poole's Grocery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

100 young KENTUCKY mules this
week at our sales stables. We can
furnish you any kind of mule you want
at the right price. W. G. & G. A.
TURPIN. zo-u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

Miss Helen Crumley, Of Mt. Vernon
Ohio. arrived Wednesday night to be
the guest of Miss Blanche Snider for
several weeks at her home on Barlow
street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

NJ. C. Tharpe. who owns large plan
tation in Lee county, known as the
old Arthur Simmons place. was In the
city Thursday, looking after business
Mfr. Tharpe's home is in Macon, and
he will probably be here for two or
three days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Humanity's FAILING.

Some men" said Uncle Eben,
pears to enjoy buyin gold bricks fob
lie sake &c shown how much money
dey has taste"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
Optimism Supreme.

Optimism is the great producer. 1t
is hope, life. 1t contains everything
which enters into the mental attitude
which produces and enjoys.-Orison
SWEET Marden.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Young married man o.
an up-to-date farm; not afraid of wOra
and who has ability to handle labors
salary commensurate with results Oh
tanned; no kid glove, cigarette or
booze-ighting artists need apply. APP
ply Box A, care Times Recorder. 1-sa