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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-03
Prices Is, SO, IS and $1.OO
Seat Sale Dudley's
WATCH FOR NOON PARACE
ACTUAL SHORTAGE
EiaHiiiGiiHHIv A15tRId

DR.. l.. G. Hardman, state fuel ad-
ministrator. issues the following state
ment:
For the information of the public
and in answer to the hundreds of in
quiries that come to my Office daily
l wish to make short statement con-
corning the coal situation.
"The matter of supplying the re-
quirements of Georgia consumers has
occupied my undivided attention for
the past threa months Both the state
division and the Washington depart
ment have labored under conditions
little appreciated by the public, al
though the press has from time to
time stressed the Importance Of con-
servation and equal distribution.
There Is in this country a very
real, and for the present, incurable
shortage of coal, The shortage as
estimated by DR.. Garfield, will amount
to 50,OOO0,00O tons for the current sea-
son, and lis, too, after speeding up
production to the maximum. Nothing
that the administration can possibly
do during the present season can
change this fact. The fuel admins,
tration cannot create coal, and it is
utterly impossible to furnish every
body with full full supply when the
total supply is in fact short. 1t can
only be distributed as fairly as pos
sible, such " al as there is, and to the
utmost of its ability see that everybody
gets some coal. II any one has by
any chance received more than enough
to provide for monthly requirements,
he has done so at the privation of
someone else. There Is no possibili-
ty that consumers as whole will
obtain a full supply OF coal Some
by reason of their charact-
er will be entitled to a full supply be
fore others will get anything, and the
only recourse Of the latter is to pre-
pare to economist and make the best
and most intelligent use of the short
supply which they will get.
The public should not confuse
mere inconvenience with actual ne,
cessity. This distinction is clear,
easily understood and important This
Office endeayors in every way possible
to aid the public in coal troubles, but
it should not be called upon to give
emergency aid where no emergency
exists. Ordinary or mere incon-
venience must be endured or solved
by consumers as in normal times. The
emergency remedies of the state de-
partment should be resorted only in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-03

ing on best coal or none. l believe
that the unification of railroads I'M
der government control will uniformly
improve transportation conditions, and
will prove a valuable aid in obtaining
prompt deliveries and releasing
equipment. This is indicated in or
der No. l., issued by Director Geu-
eral McAdoo as follows:
Traffic agreements between car
riers must not be permitted to inter
fere with expedition movements.
Through routes which have not here
tofore been established because Of
short hauling or other causes are to be
established and used whenever ex-
petition and efficiency OF traffic will
thereby be promoted, and if difficulty
i experienced in such through rout-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-03

ing, notice thereof shall by carriers
or shippers or both, be- given at once
to he director by wire
''But nothing can overcome the
fundamental fact that there is very
real shortage of coal. The public
generally should Therefore enter un>
into a spirit of co-opera-
ton for teh conservation and equal
distribution Of supply"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-03
Special Notice to Automobile Owner,

Indications point to an advance OF
1870 to 1870 on all tires and tubes
within the next few days. We have
a complete stock of all standard
makes of tires Protect yourself by
buying Immediately at old prices.
Americas Automobile Co. 3-3t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
G1he0IdZgyx
Shoemaker
AChf-istffas5 tofy ffottl
the EfcnchofDe6ppSb

OF long ago there lived In
the city of Marseilles an old
shoemaker, loved and hon
ored by all his neighbors,
who called him Father
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

Food experts state that there
is more nutriment in the Christ
mas plum-pudding than IN three
times its weight Of prime meat
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
Christmas Superstitions
In Homes Of Our Allies

IT. I'll. I'll the new WOriQ anu
:: So: = =: :: !: ! !.
countries across the ocean.
Particularly have the habits OF Eng
land and France held rs. the former
because she is our mother country, the
latter because Of the unauenchable
dear memory Of Lafayette, and more
recently because Of that same spirit so
gIorioasly upheld today by Frances
noble sons. And this holiday time
finds us with our eyes turned thither-
ward for more poignant reason-for
there aren't many homes who cannot
claim father, son or a brother 'over
there"
And il is well to know some Of the
homely, sweet little superstitions
which prevail among the people Of our
allies.
In England and in Scutland the say
ing goes thar it is unlucky for anybody
but a brunette TO fist cross the thresh-
AAtt GA NsAElSAAA1S EEtBEHAI[.
To bake bread on Christmas day is
praiseworthy. aud Ioayes baked then
will never grow moldy. Ii these times
of scarcity OF flour. the poor lOaves do
not stand half a chance TO mold,
Woe 10 the housewife who on this
day turns mattress. 1t bodies i'll luck
for the whole year.
A superstition which had its origin
in DevOnshire tells us that 1t is bad
form and i'll luck indeed not to wish
the bees coed morning and the compli-
ments Of the season. on Christmas eve
the hives are decorated with springs
of green and lit Of red ribbon. IT'S
also said that bees sing all night on
Christmas eve. But bees are rather
perpetual singers, anyway.
The graceful traditions prevail, in
northern England and Wales, that the
birds and beasts have some mystic
connection with the Nativity. Hence
the farmers and landowners purchase
sheayes of oats from little boys who
sell them as our boys sell holly These
bundles are placed in convenient high
places in trees and fences, that the
birds may partake. The cattle. sheep,
goats. and even the pigs. are all given
double the amount Of feelings on
Christmas morning.
IN Lyons, France. at the Founding
hospital. a very pretty custom is e
welcome the first baby that arrives
with special honors- beribboned
cradle. padded basket. soft clothing
solieitude ana hestowal Of gifts, and
careful attention This Is done in ex,
piatiOn Of the poor welcome given 20 .
Wee Child Of Bethlehem 20 centuries
ago. and a beautiful thought L IS.
Ia some provinces in France 4 is
considered. had luck to ereSs a strange
threshoid on Christmas day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

r. - y THE grim business Of war,
IaSS ~ and under the spur Of con-
t.(o2R gNf servati0n pleas wrongly un-
derstoOd. there is danger
ts@1l this year that something Of
the Christmas spirit win he
lost. Never before has il been more
important that it should not be. The
Christmas spirit as well as civilization
snd liberty must be saved. The world
Is in the midst OF a war that is wrench
Ing mems hearts; a nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing IL
self and every resource into the con-
alct; on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news Of
casualties is being received Under
such circumstances II might be natural
tor the weak 70 yield 10 depression.
This must not be. There is a brave
and CHEEKY side to the picture, which
must be kept constantly in our hearts
and minds.
Preserving and acceleratiHg the
Christmas spirit of other years viii!
help do this; omission OF the usual
acts OF kindness and generosity viii
add needlessly 10 the depression that
an are trying to drive from them.
Hearts were never in greater need Of
cheering than this year. Nor was
there ever greater need for an outlet
I 81 the spirit Of kindness and generas-
'sy in man. We are engaged in the un-
/ Pleasant 1usiness of bringing TO her
senses by force 4 brutal government.
That is the task Of the hour. Bur it
should not be permitted 10 blind our
| eyes 10 the things wholly Of the spirit.
to dull senslbilities into disregard Of
/ obligations less pressingiy important,
/ but equally essential to the preServa-
lion Of the finest type Of American
manhood and womanhood- That is
Why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than il
days Of peaees Why this Christmas
should be made. If possible, cheerier
and happier than any Christmas that
has gene before.
There are some people who eanno,
afford 10 observe this Christmas as
/ they have Observed il in years pre-
! cediug. There are others who can bat
/ ter AFFORD to be generous Than ever
/ All should give in proportion. There
I is ne reason why they should not. and
I every reason why they should. Not Il
I do - Nin be RnpatrioEie and selfish.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
Writes Out the Entire Bible

Books. began his work OF transeribieg
the Bible into manuscript In 1924. and
finished il on st. Andrews day, 1916.
The work was done in odd moments OF
leisure during these 3 years. The
book in manuscript form rms to 1881
pageS an6 Is written in peculiar
handwriting. almost half-prlnting. 1t
IS perfectly legibie, and Mr.. kussell
SAYS he would be willing 10 affei Sl00
for any error or omission found in it
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
The Christmas
Spirit

y THE grim business Of war,
and under the spur Of con-
seryation pleas wrongly I'M
derstood. there Is danger
this year that something Of
the Christmas shirt viii Be
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

A remarkable achievement Is the
writing Of the entire Bible, the work Of
Hugh Russell of Montreal. The volume
l. scarcely larger than the old-stSle
family Bible. and every page has been
written with the greatest care, requir-
Ing an infinite amount Of patience and
reverence such as would recall the
work Of the medieval monk.
Mr., Russell, who is n Presbyterian
aud devout believer in the Book OF
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
CHICKENS ANOTHER" EMOTIONAL DOC

thing. this especial dog i scared "a
death OF thUnderstornS--s.,s
Every time storm came up laSs
summer. the hens would tiy into the
chicken house a the first raaaIe and
the dog would follow and sprawl him
self on the Heor and the hens would
cover him over with their yinsS-
Which helps 0ut the i3es Shat AMI,
mails ara Included in the diet no thai
Ii Is not good for man 70 be alone.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
Ancient Jam Good

A story which even Punch deigns TO
Joke about has been in circulation In
London lately. II appears tAat two
old ladies of ninety recently departed
this life aud when an inventory Of their
effects was taken a large store of jam
was discovered. This was soon dis
posed OF and then comes the Joke.
one lady who had obtained SOME OF
the II present very rare commodity
discovered she had received one pot
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

a woman in the suburbs keeps TWO
hens as company" for her dog The
shree play together by the hour. and
SShen they set tired of playing they
ak. The woman SAYS 50. And as
she owns the hens and the dog and =
around to wStch. what she SAYS ought
10 80.
So they ralk.
Hens are not temPennental- hut
legs are full OF emotions. Fur one
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

ID u
EFEaSI ored by all his neighbors.
Els1ssy1Z.lR who called him Father
Martin" One Christmas eve
Father Martin. who had been reading
the story of the three wise men who
brought their gifts to the infant Jesus,
said to himself:
III only tomorrow were the first
Christmas day and the Savior We're
coming TO this world tonight how I
would serve and adore himi know
very well what / would give him.
He arose and took from shelf two
little shoes. Here Is what ! would
give him. my finest work. How
pleased his mother would be- But
what am thinking OFF, he continued,
smiling. Does the Savior need my
poor shop and my shoesT
But that night Father Martin had
dream. He thought that the voice
of Jesus himself said to him: Martin.
you have Wished to see me. Watch
the street tomorrow from morning I'M
til evening, for shall pass your way
When he awoke the next morning.
Father Martin, convinced that what
he had dreamed would surely take
place, fastened to put his shop in
order, lighted his fire, drank his coffee
md then seated himself at the win
dow to watch the passersby.
The first person he saw was a poor
street sweeper. whoF was trying to
warm himself, for it was bitter cold.
'Poor man p said Martin 10 him
self. HE must be very cold. Sup
pose I,offer him a cup of coffee"
He tapped on the window and called
TO the man. who. did not have to be
urged TO accept the steaming coffee.
After watching in vain Ior an hour
Father Martin saw young woman
miserably clothed, carrying a baby
She was so pale and thin that the
heart of the poor cobbler was touched
and he called to her. "You don't look
very well" he said.
Il am going to the hospital . replied
the woman II hope they viii take me
in with my child. My husband is al
sea. am sick and haven't cent
poor thingm said the old man
"You must eat some bread while you
are getting warm. No? Well. take q
cup of milk for the little one Come
warm yourself and let me take the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
Under the Mistletoe

ssSss3s 3 = 4 = - - 4 49,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
You haven't put his

baby. whyl You haven't put his
shoes on"
"He hasn't any" sighed the woman
WALT a minute. have a pair"
And the old man brought the shoes
which he had looked at the evening
before and put them on the child's
feet. They fitted perfectly.
Hour after hour went by, and al
though many people passed the win
dow the Master did not come. When
It grew dark the old man sadly began
to prepare hts humble supper. @It was
a dream he murmured '.WelI. / did
hope. But he has not come" After
supper he fell asleep in his chair.
Suddenly the room seemed full Of the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
The Hidden Burden

If we knew the inner life Of many
OF the people We meet, we would he
very gentle with them and would ex.
cuse the things in them that seem
strange to US. They are carrying bur.
lens Of secret grief which We DO not
begin TO know. r. Miller. D. ..
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20

marked Grape. 1856" She sampled
it and found il delicious. She now
claims to have tasted the Oldest jam
known.
Britain is now looking for the story
OF plum and Apple" canned in 1872
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
Watched the Passersby.

people whom lie had aided during the
day. and each one asked Of him in
turn: Have You not seen me-"
But who are you?" cried the shoe
maker TO all these visions.
Then the little child pointed to the
Bible on the table. and his rosy finger
showed the old man this passage:
whatsoever shall receive one of
these little ones receiveth me-" Il was
anhungered and We gave me meat; |
was thirsty and We gave me drink;
was stranger and We took me in.
\. Verify | say unto you. mas
much as We have done it unto one of
the least Of these my brethren We have
done it unto me-" A
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-12-20
= Christmas
71ial

Wherever there IS sickness
May Santa Claus bring health;
Wherever there Is poverty
May Santa Clar bnng wealth.
Wherever one weeping
May tear to smiles give way,
Wherever sadness hoyers
May joy come Christmas day.
To every heart that's aching
May peace and comfort come,
And may an outlook rosy
Supplant each outlook glurn.
May meads nov separated
Soon reunited be,
And every one find gladness
Upon his Christmas Tree.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Kennels
Lawn Mowers Sharpened

LAWN MOWERS sharpened, call ed for and delivered, s1.00. Phoenix Cycle Co.,. 10S E. Adams, Phone 1717. If
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
COMMUNITY ONCE
 WAS OWNER OF CAT
(Pittsburg Gazette Times. ]

In one of the richest sections of Maryland lies the little town of Sandy Springs. Like a demure little Quaker lady the town has the quaint charm of age and dignity and peace. The beau tiful old homes shaded by stately trees have an air of permanency. We were here before your grandmother's grand mothers time' they seem to say, while a dignified little bank and numerous motor cars lend an air of thrift and prosperity.
 The people are among the most pro- gressive farmers of the state. There are no wornout farms in Sandy Springs. In most cases the land has been in the hands of the same family for generations. The Millers, Stablers, Thomases and Bentleys farm the land their ancestors farmed and farm it well. On the Bentley farm the Bent ley apple was first grown, gratis of which have been sent all over the world, even to far away Japan. A Ca leb Bentley ran the first store in the village in the early days.
 Sandy Springs was first settled in l728 by a party of Quakers who found in the tolerant laws of Maryland a ref uge from the persecution that they had suffered in New England. The women Tn the party 1oun0 the sandy waters of tiny spring about one-half mile south of the village useful in washing and securing, and called the new town
 Sandy Springs" in it's honor.
 They were simple and kindly peo- pie, those sturdy Friends. The story is told of one pair of boots and single great coat owned by the colony and loaned to any daring member of the %x T I~s, : XAI journey to Annapolis or any other dis tant town. Once, so the legend runs, when this famous great coat was be- ir. worn on trip by James Brooke, he was attacked by a panther. His bullets had given out, so he jerked a
 button from the coat placed it in his musket, fired and killed the panther with the button. It is not recorded l whether he had to make good the loss to the community garment on his safe return.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES. APRIL, 17.-Butter creamery, extras, produce exchange closing price, 3Sc per pound; price to retail merchants in 1-pound squares, 39k @40lsc per pound; price to retail merchants in 1-pound cartons, 400I1c per pound.
 Eggs-Extras. produce exchange, closing price, 39c; price to retail mer- chants, 41@41c; case count, closing STAG; price to retail merchants. 3sk@ 40hc; bullets, closing. 36c; price to re- tail merchants, 38cG39c.
 Receipts: Eggs, 656 cases; butter, 65.20o pounds.
 Sonora Wheat-s2s.OO. Bright feed. barley s3.50.
 Local alfalfa hay-$2S.0o.
 Cattle-Good steers, S10.o0; medium steers, $9.50; grass fed steers, $9.o0; good heifers. s7.50@8.00; fair heifers, sa00@ 7.50; good to fair COWS, $6.5e@ 750; bulls and stags, $6.00@6.50: calves. $9.0O; light calves, s8.50.
 Sheep-Ewes, 5000; sucking lambs s14.50.
 Hogs-125 to 15o pounds. s1s.so@ 1450; hogs, 150 to 175 pounds. $15.o0; ohgs, 175 to 225 pounds, $15.75.
 Poultry-Broilers, 36@38c; frvers s2c: roasters, BOG; old cocks. 1sc; teni g2%24: turkey hens. 2sc; ducklings. 22@2Sc; young geese. 200.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

VA N T E D. Empty grain sack Phoenix Feed & Seed Go.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Carpet Cleaning

NOW IS THE TIME to have your carpets cleaned. The Electric Carpet Cleaners. Phone 733. If
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
FINANCES AND MARKETS
Continued from Page Eieven)

Native steers, s11.0O@16.Se. stockers and feede:N Ss.75@12.75; cows and heifers, s7.60@13.s5; calves. 5000 14.50.
 Sheep receipts. 5000: market firm. Sheep. s13.0o@17S5; lambs, s1S.50@ 21.50.
 Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, April 17.-Hog re- ceipts, 16.000: market steady. Bulk, s17.40%17.50; heavy. s17.40@17.5o; light 1735@1760; pigs, s13.75@17.0o.
 Cattle receipts 13,000; market higher. Prime fed steers, s15.75 @16-75; dressed beef steers, s14.00@1S.o0; western steers. s1S.25@16.SO; cows, $S.o0@13.25: heifers, s9.00@14.00; stockers and feed CTS, $S.50@13.25; bulls, $S.50@11.75; calves, sS.00@1S.00.
 Sheep receipts, 6,00o; market strong. Lambs, $20.o0G21.0O: yearlings, 1900 @17.5o; wethers, s15.50Q1e.75; ewes s15.0O@16.O0.
 DENVER, April 17.-Cattle receipts, 1,400, 10 to 15c higher. Beef steers, $9.60@16.30; cows and heifers, $S.00@ 12.50; stockers and feeders, s8.5o@ 1900; calves, s10.00@14.50. Hog receipts, 500; market 10c higher. | Top. s17.S5; bulk. s17.00@1735. Sheep receipts. 1900; market steady. Lambs, s19.75@20.5o; ewes, s15.oe@ | 1900.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Public Stenograph her
Sewing Mashines

NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Co., H. F. Poole, Mgr, 331 W. Wash. Tel. 1249. All kinds sewing machines rented. figs
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Wanted-Situation, Male

JAPANESE CLUB Most reliable agency for any help, especially cooks and walters. 215 South Fourth Ave Phone a03s If
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

COOL, COZY FRONT ROOM, pri- vate family, private entrance. Call evenings between 6 and '. 826 No. 2nd Ave. If
 FURNISHED ROOMS and sleeping porch, no sick 392 No. 1st Ave. bp
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

Members of the American military band that went with other allied army bands to Italy and took part in a recent Red Cross concert there were honored by friendly chat with General Garibaldi, son of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the famous Italian patriot. Six sons of the Garibaldi family are now in the service.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

TWO LARGE, well furnished rooms,
 walking distance, 1 block from postof- flee: prices reasonable. 500 N. End Ave. Phone 1889. br
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

TAtNAOVI1o ItNUNtItuf etI5O IIIdUt lO order. Phone 1295. dd WANTED-Work on ranch by a married man; Is healthy and good worker. Would like work where wife may have home too. The wife wishes to help with light house work for small wages. Let me have an interview and talk 1t over. For reference ask MT. Stauffer at the Republican office. Ask him or call or phone Room 4. Bassler Hotel. 546 W. Adams. Phone 15S3.
 I
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Washing

THE NEW Home Hand laundry call for and deliver; work guaranteed. 521 South 2nd avenue. Phone 3291. 5-r
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

WANTED-Eight workingmen to travel with SellS-F1oto circus. Ap- ply to John Eberly, boss canvassman, Phoenix, April 1S. date circus plays here. Ii
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Welding and Brazing
WELDING

WELDING
 Oxy-acetlyene welding; carbon re- moving; body and lenders straight ened; general repair work; washing and storage; work guaranteed. Polk Street Garage, Leon Jones, Mgr. 1i East Polk. Phone 153S. If
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
For Rent-Furnished
 Rooms

FOR RENT 2 or unfurnished rooms and bath; water and lights paid. 13fl w. Taylor. pr
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
COTTON

NEW YORK. April 17-Cotton closed barely steady at a net advance of A to 97 points.
 Futures closed steady: My, s2s.9o: July, s29.4s; Oct, s28.25; Dec, s27s5: Jan., S2790.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Local Produce Market

Dealer sare paying 30 cents dozen for eggs today. This is a drop of two cents. The local market yesterday was otherwise uneventful
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
Wanted-Situation, Female

WANTED-By mother and dangh- ter, position as cook and helper on ranch or mining camp Phone 194S. An Reles Hotel A s. Central de
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

WE SHOULD like to get into com munication with a live man to repre- sent our line of fine trades in this
 district. If interested write Box 1885, care Republican. db
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18
CINCINNATI LOSES
IRepubfican A. P. Leased Wire]

CINCINNATI, April 17.-(NationaD -Pittsburg punched hits off Began in the fourth. Hamilton was also hit hard but managed to keep the safeties well scattered. Lee Magee got two doubles and three singles in five times up. Score: R. HE. Pittsburg 900 TOO 001-S II 2 Cincinnati 100 900 000-1 F l
 Batteries-Hamilton and Schmidt; Reuther, Began, Filler and Allen.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-18

CLEVELAND, April 17.-Herman Schaefer, one of the most famous coachers in baseball. ha sbeen signed by the Cleveland American league base ball club, it was announced today. Schaefer was a free agent. He was last a member of the New York Giants.