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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06
The Farm Bureau.

The Farm Bureau organizes its
forces to carry out an approved
county wide program of for the gen.
eral improvement of agriculture
and home economies: 1t employs
a county agricultural agent to serve
as director or extension leader of
agriculture; it secures the counsel
and guidance of the best farmers of
the county, extending their knowl-
edge and experience; it seeks to
eliminate duplication of effort and
to cOrrelate all agricultural activi-
ties in the county; it discovers and
extends the good farm practices
and demonstrations of the success
full farmers of the county; it intro
duces new crops aid improved
cropping methods where they are
needed; it encourages organized and
cooperative methods to secure more
profitable live stock 10 the country;
it demonstrates cooperative meth
DDS for controlling insect pests and
plant animal diseases, which may
cause losses over large areas; it
takes an active part in the plans of
the home makers of the county in
solving home and community prob
lens; it seeks out and ENCOURAGES
intelligent leadership for the boys
and girls club work; it conducts an
Exchange" or Want and For Sale"
department, bringing together the
man who wishes to sell and the man
who wants TO buy; it permits of
united action for insurine fair treat
ment and the development of a
more profitable marketing system
for all farm products; and it acts as
representative body in national
and state campaigns for agTicultur-
al Improvement, standing ready to
carry out the nations PROGRAM in
all rural communities.
Please bring the little tots in the
I
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06

of Jena, without which many a
chemical experiment is impossible,
is as necessary today as formerly
but we don't send to Jena for it.
Nor to Thuringia for the watch
crystals which we thought we
could pet nowhere else.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06
Right Here In The Yard.

Cheer up Everybody's good at
something
The Italian mind is creative. So
is the French. Both France and
Italy have done more for creative
art than any other nation. Ancient
Greece was artistic, but gave it up
when she gave up her Individuality.
The creative mind is always i'm
aginative Imagination invents.
An Italians imagination made wire
less teleeraphy possible, and con.
tradiction has not yet silenced the
French claim that Daimler and
Farman were the parents of the
automobile and the aeroplane
The German is less creative. but
he is supremelv painstaking and
diligent He has that genius for
classification that toiIsonely elabo-
rates another mans discovery aud
makes it serviceable.
And what of the Yanks? A
great European chemist has been
kind enough to say that we are
marvels at leapine gaps
His compliment carriers with it a
touch of censure. We have learn
ed in a year and half how much
we can do when We must The
fiction that Germany could do Ger.
tain things better than any other
nation is now exploded That Ge!-
many did so is indlspDtable. but
that was because America didn't
try. We must lay the blame on
our lack of patience; we can't plead
lack of aptitude.
This is not a vainGlorious fan
far0nade. Of AL that enormous
list of products for which we depend
ed absolutely on Germany there is
none that We are not nov prOVid-
i'm here al home or is substitute
We realized, when We had to, thai
Germany's supremacy iii chemistry
was due to our Dissemination TO
challenge it During the last two
years it beCane necessary to do
what GERMANY had been doing in
the dye industry-aDd accordingly
il was done. So also with drugs:
and now, after a period If months,
Americas chemical industry stands
in the position which Germany's
held entrenched against the world.
Potash, salvarsan. the Photographic
agents. all the coal tar products 70.
which we looked to Germany as
habitually as we look to China and
Ceylon for tea, are nov in Uncle
Sans backyard between the wood
shed and the barn
The frepr)of and acid-proof glass
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06

Rather goes against the Grain to
have to feed the hun now that we
have beaten them in the war, don't
it About the first thing that they
did was to throw up their hands
and ask for food. They were still
able to fight to the last and it seems
to us that they should be left to
shift for themselves for a little
while. All of their poverty was
brought on their country by them.
selves and it does not seem exact
ly right to have them fill up on
good old American food. after all
they have done and tried to do
Hoover is going over there to look
over the situation and we hope
that he puts a few of the leaders on
a mighty light diet for some time.
America can sell all the food that
we can spare TO our allies and we
hate like all get out to sell il to the
hun.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06

Fetish cults are not confined en-
tirely to the South Sea Islands and
the Congo. Ii is well thar the most
mischievous of them all has now
been effectually dlssipated.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06

Go to Miss Belle Johnson for
high. grade engagements.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-12-06

Please bring the little tots in the
MORNING.-Miss Belle johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
Dutch to Give Up Kaiser,
Germany Not to Oppose
Food to Drop
More Than
Wages

WASHINGTON, Dev. Nothing
is to be feared in the process of
postwar reconstruction if the
report gathered from all sections
OF the country this week and pub
lished by the Federal Reserve sys-
TEN, is accepted
The report says that with the
return of hundreds of thousands to
civilian life, short period may be
required for stabilizing the labor
market, and there may be slight
lowering of wages. The prices of
food and merchandise in general
will be lower, says the report The
necessaries of life are already de-
clining, and the corresponding drop
will be greater than the decline in
wages, is the prophecy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
SCHOOLS REMAIN
OPEN; SITUATION
DECLARED GOOD
DESPITE RUMORS

Apparently due to rumors of re-
newed outbreak of influenza in and
about the city, the attendance in the
Americus public schools dropped off
sharply at the weekend, and reports
were spread among parents and .pu-
pills that the schools would be closed
beginning tomorrow, until after the
holidays.
Inquiry last night among health
and school officials brought the in
formation that there was no founda-
ton in fact for the reports; that the
health situation in the city was salts
tacory, with very little sickness from
influenza; and that the schools would
open Monday morning as usual, with
every prospect of continuing without
Interruption.
DR.. B. F. Bond, public health officer
stated that there had been no increase
in the number of influenza cases re-
ported, despite the re-opening last
Sunday of public meeting places. Prof.
j E. Mathis stated that, while tere
was a marked falling Off in attendance
at the weekend over the highest at
tendance of the week, so far as he
knew this was upwarranted by condi-
tions and appeared due to yag.e
rumors which had been spread. fIe
declared that every precaution for the
protection of the children were beinS
taPen in all the rooms of the schools
every day. Each morning all pupils
are asked to report any cases of SICK
ne,s il their homes. A number were
sent home during the week, he 3alt,
o. Ienorting colds and kindred all
mtnts at home. This was done as u
precautionary measure.
The attendance for the various
schools, Prof. Mathis gave as follows:
High Enrolment, 231; hig' :
est attendance for week, 1873; attend
anCc Friday, 1853.
Grammar School--Enrollment, 80:
highest attendance, about 425: att9,i1-
ance Friday, about 4O8.
East AInericus sehool-Enrollmen',
q; highest attendance, SO; FridaEs s
st'nndaLce, 36.
Negro schools-Highest attendance.
- per cent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
CIRCUS OF 400 PEOPLE
PLANS TO WINTER HERE

1t is probable that Americus will be
chosen as winter quarters by the II.
W Campbell shows. which carry S5
cars Of animals and circus parapho
MALTA, and 400 people, Secretary
Manager Jos. Perkins, of the Chamber
of Commerce, said Saturday. The
Chamber of Commerce has interested
itself in getting these 4hows here. and
the shows manager is coming to
Americas for an interview with Mr..
Perkins.
These shows wintering here will
turn loose quite large sum of money.
which will go into legitimate trade
channels of Americus," Mr.. Perkins
says.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
u U.S.. DIVISIONS
NOW IN PRUSSIA

WASHINGTON, Dec THE make
up of the American Third army, which
is marching into Germany, WAS re-
vealed today by General March III his
weekly press conference. The arm
of Occupation is made up of the fol-
lowing divisions: First, Second
Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, 28th, 321, $50
42d, 18th, S9th and 92d. The Second,
Seventh, 2Sth and 33d are remaining
in the vicinity of Luxembourg, the re-
mainder advancing on the general
line.
General March stated that l39,1lo
men have been designated for early
return to the United States from
France. He let it be known that tEe
liners, Susquehanna, DeKalb and
Santa Ana are on the way from Eu-
rope laden with returning troops.
All national guard and national
army units enlisted or drafted since
the declaration of war by the United
States will be demobilized within four
months after peace has been declared,
General March stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
WILSON TO STAND BY
FOURTEEN PRINCIPLES

WITH THE PRESIDENT AT SEA
VIA WIRELESS To NEW YORK, Dec
1.-THE president is going to the peace
conference TO stand by the fourteen
principles he laid down to the Ameri-
can congress as a basis for an inter
national settlement. The president
made this plain in conversation with
French Ambassador Jusserand and
Ambassador Pellere today An ami
mated discussion erlsue
The president is proving a good
sailor. The rough sea has not inter
fered with the pleasure of his voyage.
His health is much improved
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
ARMY DOCTORS RUSH
HERE BY AIRPLANE

Two army physicians were brought
by airplane from Montgomery to
Souther Field Saturday TO assist in
caring for the men in the hospital
there, two of the four camp physicians
being Ill. The imported physicians
were Captains Ward and Curry.
The camp has 102 cases Of all kinds
in the hospital, Major Wash, comman
dant, stated late Saturday afternoon
OF this total only 19 are influenza, he
asserted. The remainder are tonso-
litis, colds and kindred minor ailments
which have been claiming the atten-
tion of the camp authorities for
week and which resulted in the camp
being quarantined Monday week ago.
OF the 102 total cases, according to
Major Wash, 80 are in the post hos
pital and g. who are officers, are in
the Americus hospital, they residing in
the city and having opportunity of bet
ter care here. That the situation at
The camp is far from alarming was
stated by Major Wash, who pointed to
the fact that 80 men were discharged
from the hospital Saturday and only
8 received. The camp is quarantined
only to the outside, and not against
itself.
The supply depot at Souther Field.
which is under command of Major
Schofeld, was also placed under quav-
antine last week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
2 AMERICUS SOLDIERS
AMONG CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, Dec. l. - Today's
army casualty list contained the
names of two Americus soldiers
Among those who have died of dis
ease Is Fred Fireman, Of Route A,
Americus, and among the severely
wounded is Chas. d. Giddings.
(Chas. D. Giddings had previously
written to hts mother here that he
had been wounded but was then
reeovering.i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
AMERICANS TO REACH
RHINE RIVER TO-DAY.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION IN GERMANY, Dec. 7.
The head of the American Third Ar
my which is entering Germany is
scheduled to reach the Rhine river at
various points Sunday. with some ele-
ments arriving at the stream Monday
The Americans hiked nine miles
Friday in the rain. The inhabitants of
the country traversed are still re-
served and distant, but there is a
marked absence of hostility.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
BABIES PARADE
TO OPEN FRENCH
ORPHANS DRIVE
HERE MONDAY

A drive to obtain funds for lie
Fatherless Children of France will be
staged in Americus Tuesday of this
week, and details, including the names
Of the committee of women who will
make the canvass, are today announc-
ed by Mrs c, O!Niles, local chairman
for the movement
The campaign, which will be for one
day, will be preceded " a para &c
Monday. afternoon of fifty children be-
tween the ages of and years, al
wearing dresses made by the local
Red Cross chapter for the Father
less Children of France. This parade
which will take place at 8 O'Clock,
will start from the Carnegie library.
Mrs. Niles announces that the cam
paign will begin at $3.50 o'e ock
Tuesday morning, and she asks all
captains and all team members to be
at the Carnegie library at that hour.
The captains and personnel of the
ysrious teams follow:
No, Captain, Mrs George Van
kiper; Mrs. Charles Culpepper, Mrs.
E. ]. Shehan, Mrs. f, J. Witt.
No 2.-Captain, Mrs. Ed Mathis !;
Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, Miss Car lire
Worthy.
No. 3.-Captain, Miss Emma Mae
Borum; Mrs Hollis Fort, Miss Mary
Hawkes., Mrs. Charles Burke.
No. captain, Mrs. George Oliver,
Mrs Lawrence Brown, Miss .tun;o
Bailey, Miss Louise Marshall.
No. . 5---Captain, Mrs. T. C. Tillnan;
Mrs. l.. A. Morgan, Mrs. }. @. Me-
Arthur, Mrs. Lucius Harvey.
No. 6.-Captain, Mrs. Frank Shet-
field; Mrs. w. d. Moreland, Miss
Darien Pinkston, Mrs. Frank Harold.
M Captain, Mrs. Thos. HarIold,
Mrs. S. H. Mckee, Mrs. W II. t;na-
come
No. 8--Captain. Mrs. Charles Gam
mage; Mrs. Joseph Perkins, Mrs. En-
NETT Bolton, Mrs. W. s. Roach,
No 9.-Captain, Mrs. Sam Harrison;
Mrs. r. p. Stackhouse, Mrs. Carswell,
Mrs. W. W. Dykes.
No. 10.-Captain, Mrs. W NJ. Riley;
Mrs. Emory Mathis, Mrs. Loring
Smith, Mrs H W Smithwick
No. 11.-Captain, Mrs. W. c. Wright;
Mrs. Joe Poole, Miss Bell Ansley. Miss
Lizzie Rodgers.
No. 12.-Captain, Mrs. E. Viquesney;
Mrs. ]. ". Harc's Miss Law srae
Thomas
The Fatherless Children of France
is an organization of which Marshal
Joffre is president formed to care for
children made orphan by the war. 20
contribution of $3.50 will sustain j
child for one year, $73 will keep it
two years, SO will keep it one month,
and 10 cents for one day, each com
putation being based on keeping the
child with its mother. il is announced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
.SCHWAB QUITS PLACE
AS ship BUILDING CHIEF

WASHINGTON Dec. Z -Chas. w.
Sehwab has resigned as director geh-
e.al Of shipbuilding and his re ,iyas-
toiD has been accepted BY the P.esI-
cent it was announced by the White
House tonight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
AMERICUS TOBE
ON AIR ROUTES,
SAY FLYER TRIO
ON TEST FLIGHT

That Americus, because of the loca-
ton here Of Souther Field, likely will
be an important point In all air mail
routes traVersing the South is the
word brought here by three U. S. Army
cross country flyers who dropped in
mannouneed Friday evening from
Payne Field West Point, Miss.
The men were Lieuts. A. Fl. Johnson,
H. Lesley and B. R. Cloyd. They came
here from Atlanta, which point they
stopped at on the trip here from
Payne Field. They spent Thursday
night in Atlanta and left there Friday
afternoon, making the trip to Souther
Field in a little less than two hours.
They left for Payne Field Saturday,
via Montgomery.
The trio, who were flying In Curtiss
planes similar to those in use here,
and each of whom carried a n1echan-
icfan, were sent out by the govern
nTent to make an aerial survey of this
section of the South in preparation
for the coming air mail and express
routes which are expected to be inaug-
urated before long. They will con-
struct detailed maps and full reports
on their trip will be forwarded to
Washington for use in working out
plans.
The trio were entertained at supper
at the Windsor hotel last night by
the Chamber OF Commerce. Seated
about the table, besides the lieuten-
ants, were President HightoWer, Sec
retary Perkins, Thomas Harold,
W. S. Kirkpatrick and 10, lace Eye.
There they expressed th< lief that
Amerieus was certain to be a suppl.
station for all aerial lines south of
Atlanta, partially because of the cen
u dI AOSdIAOA Va AniCLlSuo 1SLNCSn Ill
principal points in the South, and par
TALLY because of the excellence of fly
ing conditions here.
Lieut. Johnson, who is a Montgom-
cry man, and who acted as spokes-
man for the trio, expressed the pur-
pose OF their trip to be: First, TO
gather information for the Navigation
branch, training section. of the aerial
service, with special reference TO air
navigation lanes, navigation and dead
reckoning points. navigable country.
landing fields, etc. and, second, to
demonstrate to the general public what
the air service is and what it has
done"
Postmaster General Burleson's re-
port, as made public Friday. disclos
ed plans for transcontinental aerial
mail routes, three of which embraced
Atlanta 1t is now planned, according
to information, to make Atlanta South
eastern divisional headquarters for the
air mail service. Two announced pro-
posed routes radiating from Atlanta
are to Key West and to New Orleans.
Lieut.. Johnson expressed the opinion
that both of these routes would pass
through Americus as landing and
fuel station, at least
Lieut. Johnson. who was an auto
lobile man before entering the air
service at the beginning of the war,
Is intensely interested in his work,
and pointed out to those at supper
with him last night the wonderful
strides that pad been made in develop
ing flying and reducing danger put
sing aerial navigation on a practical
t;.sis. Said he:
During the entire period of time
devoted to training aviators fup to
the week ending November 8. 1919 for
Continued on Page 5.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
BRITISH ENTER COLOGNE;
BELGIANS ENTER DUSSELDORF.

LONDON, Dec. THE British army
entered Cologne today, says a dispatch
from Copenhagen. The Belgians have
occupied the left bank Of the Rhine
opposite Dusseldorf. and hold Glad
back aud Heilbach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
FIGHTING N BERLIN sTREETs.

LONDON. Dec. T. - Fighting has
again broken out in the streets of Ber-
lin. following the arrest OF members
of the executive committee Of the Ber-
lin soviet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
100000 COTTON
MOULTRIE

MOULTR1E, Dec. THE Moultrie
compress, with 1,600 bales OF cotton,
mostly owned by exporters burned
this smorning, with loss of 5000 900,
covered by insurance.
I The cause of the fire has not been
determined, but the officials are in
vestigating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
Close Open
UKRAINIANs TO FIGHT POLES.

LONDON, Dec. 7.-Ukrainian troops
have captured Lem5urg and are
marching on Przemysl, where battle
with the Polish army is expected, says
q d.spatct crc.: Berlin this afterT2c''.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
COTTON OFF HALF-CENT
CLOSING STRONG WEEK

The cotton market was down half a
cent Saturday at the close over the
previous close, good middling being
quoted in Americas at 26 1-2 cents.
The market had been strong since the
first of the week, each day seeing a
gain. but Saturday, which is short
day on the exchanges, saw an evening
up, with consequent sagging of prices.
Following were the quotations on the
New York exchange, as received by
the Commercial warehouse:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08

LONDON, Dec. 7.--Oficial request
Tor the surrender Of the former Kaiser
and the former Crown Prince of Ger
many are expected momentarily. and it
is learned on good authority that the
Dutch government will yield to the
demand, says an Amsterdam dispatch
reaching here today.
1t is understood, however, that Hoi-
land will urge that the Allies intern
the royal refugees for life on some
Dutch island or colony under guard
OF the Dutch feet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
ALLIES TO
BEURGED
TOINTERN
WILLIAM

ZURICH, Dec. THE German gov
eminent has decided not to oppose the,
Allies demand upon Holland for the
surrender of the former Kaiser, which
is expected to be made very shortly.
according 10 advices today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
Want to Giue
Santa Claus
a Lift?

If you want to help Santa Claus now
is the time. Christmas is only a short
way off. The Empty Stocking fund
has grown very rapidly. Here are the
contributors since the last publication
of names.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
FOOTBALL sC0ES.

League Island Navy Yard q LalaF
Hsncock s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-08
THE WEATHER.

Forecast For Georgia: Sunday
Smyrna times., 1918-07-17
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
And Local News Budgets from Cheswold, Kenton
BIackbrd, Townsend, Thoroughfare Neck,
Leipsic, Brenford, and Their VCinities.

Adelbert Johnson near Blackbird.
All members are invited to come.
The Epworth League services will
be lead Sunday evening by Mr.. Theo.
dore Ferguson.
Personals. Mrs. John Spicer and
two children, of Chester, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Spicer. Miss
Clara Enell, of Odessa, is visiting
Mrs. T. B. Brockson. Mrs. William
Fenemore is visiting realtives in and
near Townsend Ollie Pryor
and son of Smyrna, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George FAIRIES.
Miss Myrtle Wakeland, of Newark,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Fl. Spicer. Will
liam Cullen, of Farnhurst, spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with Mr.. William
Fenemore and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Sylvester and daughter,
of Smyrna, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fortner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Warner, of
Perryville, Md, spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Cora Heinold at
Blcakbird Station. Miss Katie Web
ber is visiting relatives in Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1918-07-17
TOWNSEND.
New Bank Building to be Erected
Locals and Personals

New Bank Building to be Erected
Locals and Personals
Townsend, July 16.-The directors
of the Townsend Trust Company have
commenced work on their new build
ing on Main street. The building will
be modern and credit to the town.
Mr.. William Spicer, of Blackbird,
who has been a great sufferer at a
hospital in Philadelphia for poisoned
hands, has returned home greatly i'm
proved.
Our farmers are greatly alarmed
over the appearance of an insect on
the tomato vines.
James Lee on the D. W. Corbit
farm threshed his crop of wheat an
average of 25 bushels to an acre.
Personals. Miss Lillian West is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lloyd
Knots at City Point, Va. Mrs. Ed
ward Hart has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. James Wilson, in Smyrna,
who is very i'll. Mrs. Richard Hodg.
son has returned home, after spending
week with Betterton friends. Mrs.
Mary E. Greenwood, of Still Pond,
Md, is visiting her son, Clarence
Greenwood and wife.-Mr. William
Reynolds visited his daughter, Mrs.
James Wilson, in Smyrna, the pas
week.