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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
CONGRESSMAN CRISP
URGES M'CREARY CO.

WASHINGTON D. c., Feb. g.
Congressman Crisp, upon receipt of a
telegram from the chamber of com
merce of Americus that they were
ready to begin construction of the av-
iation base, called upon the authorl-
ties here and urged that the contract
be awarded to the McCreary Company
of Atlanta. Other concerns have rep
resentatives on the scene in Washing
ten, and the fight now on to land the
contract may tie the matter up for
several days. Senator Hoke Smith has
also recommended the McCreary firm
Mr.. Crisp is anxious that work be be-
gun Immediately and completed as
soon as possible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
REMAINS OF W. ].
PASSMORE BURIED
AT PLAINS TODAY

The remains of Walker J. Passmore,
no died at Camp Seviere, Greenville.
S. c., o1 meningitis, and notice of
whose death was published in The
Times-Recorder Sunday, were brought
to Americus today, and inferred in
Plains cemetery, 10 miles west of the
city at II o'clock this morning. Rev
J. w. Tinley, of Plains, officiated at
the obsequiess and the pail bearers
were Ross Dean, Alton Carter, Edwin
Oliver, viii Jennings, Leonard Jones
and T. NJ. Jones, and the funeral was
In charge of the Americus Undertak-
ing Company.
Surviving the deceased are his
brother, J. P. Passmore, of Terrell
county, and five sisters, Mrs. j. w. Nc
Chung, of Plains; Mrs. H. W. Kirvin, OF
Columbus; Mrs. j. B Quatlebaum, Of
Americus. and Mrs. T. C. Wishard, OF
Smithville, all of whom have the sym
pathy of wide circle of friends in
their bereavement
Below is a copy of a letter received
by relatives of Mr.. Passmore from
Capt. Joseph Hart, his immediate com
manding officer at Camp Sewer;
Walker Passmore was a good sold
ier, who stood well with both his Off
GERS and the men in his company, His
sudden taking away is a source of
sorrow to all of us and we extend our
deepest sympathy to you and to his
other relatives in their loss"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
BAKER PUT ON
GRILL BY The
SENATE TO-DAY
SECRETARY OF WAR CROSS-EXAM-
INED ABOUT WAR CONDITIONS
WILL PREPARE STATEMENT
FOR THE SENATORS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. g.
Cross examination of Secretary Baker
on his recent statement before the
senate military committee was begun
at a public meeting of the committee
here today.
After a number of questions re-
garding Bakers estimates as to the
tonnage available this year for trans
porting troops to France, when con-
troversy developed as to whether it
would be proper for Baker to answer
such questions in public session, the
war secretary proposed that he be per
mitted to prepare a statement show
ing the exact facts and details as pre-
pared by experts, and present them to
the committee, returning for cross ex-
animation later.
Secretary Baker said ii had not yet
been determined whether troops will
be kept in Southern camps next sum
mer, and II the summer is as extreme
as the winter has been, he said, some
would have to be moved. He stated
also that American tonnage losses had
been exceedingly light, and that the
service the navy has rendered in pro
lection of he army has been unexam-
pied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
SSO-CERMANS
BREAK PARLEYS

LONDON, Feb 6.-Negotiations at
Brest-Litvosk between German and
Russian delegates have been broflen
off, the Petrograd correspondent of the
London Times is informed. The Boil
sheviki representatives are said to be
en- route to Petrograd from the scene
of the unsuccessful negotiations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
Milton P. Jarnigan.

Milton P. Jarnigan.
Demonstration in Spraying" by Prof
Jas. Godkin.
Friday, February 18th Morning SEES
sion.
Lecture, Marketing Farm Prod
ucts," by Prof Milton C. Gay, spec
ialist in marketing.
Lecture, veterinary Work in Geor-
gia," by Dr. w M. Burson, professor
of veterinary medicine. Georgia State
College of Agriculture.
Lecture. "The Use of Milk as Food,
by Mrs Skinner.
Friday. February 10. Afternoon Ses-
sion.
Lecture, "a Convenient Kitchen
by Miss Skinner.
Lecture, Community Cooperation"
by M. C. Gay, field agent in market
ing.
Friday, February 18th. Afternoon
Demonstrations, 2:3O p. m,
milk and Milk Products. 2 by Mrs.
Williams.
Good and Bad Points Of Horses and
Mules" by Dr. W. NJ. Burson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06

Gil, John Sheffield, Frank Sheffield,
Tom Harold, Crawford Wheatley, G..
R. Ellis, Arthur Rylander, j. E. Ma
this P. A. Fenimore, Frank Harold
On motion of J. w. Shiver. this
committee was yesterday voted the
thanks of the meeting, and was di-
rected to continue as an executive
committee in charge of affairs. Mr..
Frank Harold was authorized to name
finance committee to. handle all f.
nances, and to also name committee
that will arrange for the housing of
the workmen.
The government payroll, after the
camp is established, will amount to
about $4,000 a month It Is under
stood that the government will spend
over million dollars in constructing
the camp. Work will start at once.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the meeting yesterday af-
ternoon:
This meeting today of the people
of Americus and Sumter county en-
phasizes the practical and tangible re-
suits of citizen. cooperation. under ex'
pert guidance The securing of the
aviation camp for Americas means
ever two months of unfiagging zeal
and an unwillingness to be discouraged
by seemingly insurmountable obsta-
cles.
tIn looking back over the way we
have come, we are reminded Israels
success under jeremiah was the re-
suit that "the people had a mind to
work"
PLUCK, energy, perseverance and in
telligence do not win in every instance,
however, because the opportunity for
the right application of these qualities
is not always possible, so we in the
flush of our success would not forget
those finer influences which secured
audiences with those in authority, and
urged our claims on their attention;
therefore. by this people in mass as
semgled, be it,
"Resolved, That Americus and
Sumter county would express to our
worthy senior senator, Hoke Smith,
our high appreciation for the tact, di-
plomacy, forcefulness, and the consist
ent and insistent energy with which
he presented to the authorities at
Washington our advantages as a site
for an aviation camp and urged upon
them the desjrability of its location
here. and we shall be glad of the op-
portunity to express this appreciation
of his valued service to us in more
tangible way
Resolved further; That we appre-
ciate also the efficient services of our
beloved representative. Hon. Charles
r. Crisp We knew from the very be-
ginning. however, that it was only
necessary to call, for us to hear from
him. Here am l, ready"
The high esteem in which he is held
by Washington officials because of his
many merits makes him useful mem
ber for the nation, for the state, for
the district, and his unselfish devotion
to his constituency puts all his powers
tirelcssly at their command.
eve gratefully acknowledge our debt
to him also. end we congratulate our
selves that we have so staunch, able.
ink iligent and dependable a repre-
sentative in congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
SPECULATIONS In
COFFEE TO CEASE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb e.
Speculation in green coffee on the
New York Sugar and Coffee exchange
was ordered discontinued today by
Herbert Hoover. national fooda dmin-
istrator.
> The order forbids all dealing in
green coffee at price above eight and
"a half cents pound for type num-
Der seven for spot months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
TWO TRAINS COLLIDE
Loss Of LIFE HEAVY

LONDON, Feb. IA great number
Of persons were killed and injured in
g. collision between a train loaded with
Red Guards" and government train
sent to Intercept the Red Guards train
near Kemi. Finland, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Coz
penhagen. The trains came together
at full speed, the dispatch states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
NO GERMANS HAVE
REGISTERED HERE

There are no Germans in Americus,
who are unnaturalized.
Yesterday was registration day for
enemy aliens, but Chief of oPlice John
son did not receive a single registrant.
If any citizen of Americus knows of
a German here it is his duty to inform
the authorities of the fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
INSTITUTE WILL
De HELLO SOON At
COLLEGE HERE
PROMINENT SPEAKERS ON SUB
JECTS OF INTEREST TO FARM
ERS TO BE HEARD DURING THE
THREE DAY SESSION.

Third District Agricultural and Me
chanical school at Americus, will be
gin next Tuesday, February 18th, ant
ontinued during Wednesday, Thursda.
and Friday. The school will hold TIVE
sessions daily, the morning session as
sembling at 10 a. M, and the after
noon session beginning promptly a.
1870 o'clock. Prof. ]. M. Collum, pres
, ident of the school, will have supervis
ion of the extension school, and in this
work he will be assisted by Prof Guy
Firor, supervisor of extension schools
of the Georgia State College OF Agri
culture, who is one of the most ex'
perienced educators engaged in this
work in the state.
The complete program of the schoo
iC as follows:
Tuesday, February IL, Morning ses
sion:
Invocation.
Introductory Address by Prof. j. M
Collum, principal Third District A. &
NJ. School
Explanatory Address by Prof. Guy
w. Firor, supervisor of Extension
schools, Georgia State College of Agri.
culture.
Lecture, How To Cooperate Will
the Food Administration" by Mrs
Bessie Stanley Wood, assistant state
supervisor.
Lecture, How to Buy and Use Fer
tilizers Under Present Conditions, b.
Prof. Geo. A, Crabb, junior professor il
charge of soils.
Tuesday, February 18th. Afternoon
Session
Lecture, Garden Management" BY
Prof. James Godkin, Georgia Stats
College of Agriculture.
Lecture, County Organization" by
Mrs. Bessie Stanley Wood.
Lecture, Livestock Sanitation" DR.
c. A. Pyles, Georgia State College OF
Agriculture.
Tuesday, February 12. Afternoon
Demonstrations, 2:30 p. m.
Menus for Meatless Days, conducted
by Mrs. Williams.
Farm Drainage" by Prof George
A. Crabb.
Pruning by Profs. W. l. McCann and
Jas. Godkin.
Wednesday, February 10, Morning
session,
Lecture, What the Body Needs by
Miss Skinner.
Lecture, Grain Smuts and Their
Control" by Prof W I. McCann, spec
ialist in cereal diseases, U. S. de-
partment of agriculture.
Lecture, How to Increase the Meat
Supply by Raising Poultry" by Prof.
]. H. Wood, instructor in poultry hus-
tbandry.
Wednesday, February 13. Afternoon
Session.
Lecture Orchard Management" by
Prof. Jas. Godkin.
Lecture, "Home Demonstration
Clubs" by Miss Skinner.
Lecture, Poultry Management" by
Prof. J. H. Wood.
Wednesday, February g. Afternoon
Demonstrations, 2:30 p. m
War Economy Bread" by Mrs. Will
liams.
Preparation of Spray Materials" by
Prof. Jas. Godkin.
inspection of School Poultry Plant,
by Prof. j. H. Wood
Thursday, February 14th Morning
Session.
Lecture, insects of the Orchard and
Garden by Prof Jas. Godkin.
Lecture, Hogs" by Prof. Milton P
Jarnigan, professor of animal husban
dry, Georgia State College of Agri-
culture, Athens, Ga.
Lecture, How to Increase the Egg
Production" by Prof ]. H. Wood.
Thursday February 14th. Afternoon
Session.
Lecture, Beef Cattle" by Prof. Mil
ton P. Jarnigan.
Lecture, "Standsrd All Products,
by Miss Rowena Long.
Thursday, February 14th. Afternoon
Demonstrations 2:30 p. m.
How To Save Fats and Sugar" by
Mrs. Williams.
selecting a Dairy Cow" by Prof
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-06
VIOLENT ARTILLERY
COMBAT IN PROGRESS

PARIS, Feb. 6.-A violent artillery
battle on the .Verdun front in the re-
gion of Fosses wood, east of the river
Meuse, is reported in today's official
statement. The Woevre region French
patrols have brought back prisoners.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Saturday Entertainments
Gain in Popularity

That the men Of the Goth Company.
Recruit Receiving Depot. are wideawake
and on the jump in their play as well
as in their work was clearly demon
strated at Y 23i last Saturday evening
when they put on a stunt" entertain
ment Of unusual quality. The enthusiast
tic applause Of the audience which pack
ed the house showed the appreciation
with which each song and special stunt"
was received. The performance was es-
pecially noteworthy in view of the fact
that the performers had been unable to
hold more than one rehearsal.
The hit Of the evening was registered
by Private J. f. McDerby in his song
entitled "Dago Wine which was so well
received that. ne was recall I to the plat
form several times The performance Of
Private T. A. Dunn at the piano was
also remarkable. The entertainment was
staged by Privates r. 4. WilIkcmm and
]. f. McDerhy and tho following were
on the bill: J. H Boroca. T. A. Dunn.
I; a. I4aubere, J. p. McDerby. r. A.
Wilikomn, and p. j. Wagner
The men also appreciated greatly the
interest and corporation Of their popu-
lar comma nding officer, Lieutenant p. S.
Mothershead
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
utouts From p. 0.

Move over plcbian gossip and make way
Tor the latest addition to the Fourth Fs-
tate Of Camp Hancock Enter Put
outs from tho p. O."
Pay us a visit men and he convinced
that we have a monopoly Of the foolish
question market And VIC can furnish
appropriate answers.
Sam Dansky pulled GOOD one last
week a private asked IL there was any
Have YOU any orders to get it?" asked
Yes, said the private. verbal ord
Let's see them, said Sam.
Manv OF the home folks must think that
their sons are beng trained to operate
railroads for they often Interpret r. r. y.
tRecruit Receiving Depot to mean Rail
road Division
There have developed recently some
marked symptoms Of "incipent generali-
it's" amongst some Of our co-workers.
Professional advice is hereby solicited
And then there is the rookie" who has
his mail addressed Acting Private" We
wonder what class he comes under,
How about Sweetheart" as return
address, That is the way one Young lady
shows her affection for a certain young
man in camp
Izzey's. new hair cut makes him feel
go unnecessary. What an appropriate
feeling In explaining u to his friends.
lzzey saws Wei, It's this way"
The hoys who make the night trip with
the mail truck 20 town report that the
JOY riding Is quite fine these moon hight
evenings. Pvt. Lunstead had a little mis-
hap the other night when he niscuaged
his seat on the front end Of the truck and
was ~ the verge Of sudden awakening,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28

Sgt. schaler. Jimmie" has been
transferred 70 the Tank Corps at Gettys-
though we miss him. we wish him good
luck IN his new branch Of the service
Eddie" Sharp. who has been In the
hospital for the last month. joined Us
again. Although stiIl llmpinR. he says
the girls can't walk too fast for him.
Pvt Chrlstofferson is Rtnl trying to
get into trouble as a Hun spy as he is
raising mustach Just like a Fritzie
We would like to turn It inside out.
Papa Reitt has more ambition than the
most Of US younger fellows. He gets so
restless at times that he takes a walk
70 town to see II Broad street is narrow.
Ihat what ne says, but rs widow that
attracts Frank.
Goof the little boy scout OF our com
pany. Is asking for pass to town quite
often lately He must have found his
House No. 2.
Set Kaufman has returned from his
furieugh In Chicago Things from his
description are pretty rosy in the windy
city. He IL having terrible time an
swefng letters fro mardent admirers
which seem to have increased a lot Bet
ter ask ''si'' to help you out. serg.
Things that would seem strange to hear
PVT, Fisher telling a story that had a
bit Of truth In IT,
Same people are possessed with a grand
amount OF nerve The worst we have seen
lately was the cool manner IN which Pvt
Kerr asked us Il We had change for a
$50 bill right after We got back from
a furiough An this happened on the
Many thanks to the base hospital "Y''
man for new Victor photograph which
was presented TO us It helps a whole
lot 10 enhven the storir hours around
Hal" Walker Is soon to get fur
They VIII have 70 call out the volunteer
fire department in Bedford la when he
hits the old town.
Our editorial staff had too many social
engagements last week 70 do Justice to
this column, but watch this column from
now on.
Pvt Kerr came back from town real
pteyed the other night due to the fact
that on trying to buy sugar the young
ladv asked him how large his family was. (
Not getting personal but.
House No, 5
Sgt Baker and Pyt. Allen intend to
leave for Officers Training School soon.
Good luck to the boys
We have new addition to our fire
fighters. His name is Hanson. Yes. he
IS Handsome.
Pvt Wink has decided to use the walls
as good place to put pictures Of all his
pretty girls. II II keeps on he will have
10 get "a roulette wheel to decide which
one to take for keeps II any.
PVT. Bau is at present on a furlough.
Oh you Detroit.
Remourt Fouse No. 4
Pvt. Edwards asked for pass to
Somewhere in Georgia" Friday Hawk
shaw would have some time finding out
his destination
Pvt. C. Allen, who rs in charge Of our
house since the absence OF Sgt, Hue
hotter has bought new hat 1t is a size
larger.
Pvt hartman feels at home since he is
out here. Give him horse and grl
20 write to and he is satisfied That's
the spirit, Hardy, don't let them kid
you.
Pvt. r. Walker is lmping around on one
leg. Take good care Of the other, Bob,
as thar is your only mans OF support
What a poor synpathizer, eh,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Cute Cut-Ups From
the Base Hospital


Privates Murdoch aud Davis are the
Anaesthesia Sisters, local and General.
During the rain storm Bob REYNOLDS
cot
Due 10 the advertisement Jack Rather
got IN this column last week he received
= postal 10 visit another girl in ~ c.
rattle is getting popular with the fair
Have you ever watched our left handed
bean destroyers eat in the mess hail? They
can easily eat them en- their knife 1913
sword swallowers" ship
Corp struth always blows hts whistle
IKE an experienced mail man, but fooled
tha fatigue brigade.
The upper deck OF barracks % Is well
represented by men OF all walks OF life
ASK the janitor he knows.
Try and get Lex Neal out Of bed al
reveiiie-1e is looking for the man that
awakes the bugler
Gives lift--ln New York.
Gives your jit-~iR Augusta,
Private $. Yudelevltz Is now one OF the
hrst brigade. watch him use that hose
sergt. Baker Just returned from New
fork. he saws the hurry is stiil running
tast-luciy bird
Doe fingers pastinme is Sunday
dinner with the Base Hospital cut UPS.
Ask Al Huffman what hnnoened at the
Lenwood Hotel Saturday night
Private NJ Fox is another telephone on
orator and has = wonderful hearine-Hel.
loH Base Hospital.
Yes the boys are experienced In wash
in their own mess plts--wil be a great
help at home
Ask Mile what happened TO the record
he played--mums the word
Private Pejken Is stiI guarding the
grounds and has the walk OF real n Y.
cop
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Iodine Swabs From
the Veterinary Corps
"SHn's' back.

sims back.
Save your magazines for Farrier George
he sits on the porch SUNDAY afternoons
and has them read 10 him and In eN-
change saves all his tinfoil for her,
Violet Gardner and Rose Kane are in
town almost every night Wonder what
the attraction isl
Why is DERRICK different from 4 Chin
aman? Because he does not like Ances-
tors,
We are glad to learn tina, we have an
lncinerator Expert in our midst. Going
up?
In our mind two fingers always meant
cit er Al appetizer or nightcap. but
HunSicker Tor some reason seems to as
sociate them with $500.
DO We have to get down on our knee.
and b for that bah game2
We have had d FIRE AZ the Infirmary
the Fire Dept.-Sgt. DUNCAN put it.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Recoits From the
BroUnirgs

Instructor Sgt Cauea we are wonder
ing if you washed that nightie yet
Questions asked by recruit after drop
ping knife in wash tub, Corp. Ryan.
please tell me what st5npREe is that?"
Corp. Ryan, To much head space, No.
. stoppage
Colonel inspecting band overseas was
highly pleased with the mems appear
ance and turnout Then he requested a
TO the band master and said. 4 am very
pleased indeed with the band but ]
win insist on the men raising and lower
ing their fingers at the same time.
At the Fifth Company's banquet Corp.
Ryan gave a few hints TO our new-to-he
instructors. This was one OF them. When
you fall in fer inspection stand up like
soldiers and when Capt. Smith comes
along and inspeCtS and saws. ha. ha. No
Shaven Don't say, he he. mo razor.
for he might say, no, no. Two weeks in
company street.
knew a young lady from Michigan.
To meet her l never should wlchigan.
She'd eat OF ice cream
TIL with pain she would scream.
And she'd order another big dichisan.
The Ouartermaster ito new arrlvaD-
Now. my lad. what do you want?
The New Arrival hear YOU keeT
shirts VIII you show me some please.
Where was your boy wounded"
In the abdominal region. they tolt
me
''Where's that"
Don't know; somewhere in France,
suppose
Green Brecuit-Do you think Wen eve
/ get back
Scared One--I don't know about you
but il the first shot doesn't hit me hi
rest are going to fan short.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Diamond Hitches

There is not much doing these days
since the bust up. The only thing we
pack Is tin can FIJI OF grub Tor an
old cat and six kittens.
Fleck wakes up IN the morning. lie
generally turns over. and stretches and
says O, Hum. do you think wen take
nike this morning Sarge?"
Sarge says Yes might as we'll / hear
mess call blowing now"
Jimmy Labrell is now in the horse
shoers school II he makes good there
ana can get through the office he ought
to be able to get into vet. corps by next
spring.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28
Sparks From the
Horseshoers' School

Fifty new students enrolled las Mon
day. all hailing from down, Ala and Tenn.
way. Most of them will be long" In
the school II they only stay a week Many
Of them stand six feet or more,
Redeem always says: 20, no sergt..
had that one"
When giving out the mail IN the eve
ming the letters are all sorted out and put
into three packages one package to Ma
loney, one to Sergt Ramage, and the
other to the ether seventy mine men.
On account Of the large number Of stu
dents We are using the 7 NJ. c. a. Bldg
for our afteroon lectures hereby thank
Mr.. Brewer the secretary. very much for
the use Of same
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-28

The file clerk Of the staff would like
10 receive the names of any girls in far-off
towns. His favorite occupation is his
daily line for some eats or sompin'.
Last Thursday one OF our most popu-
lar young benedicts was seen dancing
with the young ladies' at the soldiers club
Ihats all Wen and good, but we did not
see II IN the letters that he sent home.
Forests appetite is still very small
according TO Information given out by
himself. Mess Sergt. Evans is wearing
q. worried look as he fears the worst when
the boy is feeling good
Information Is desired as to the place Of
purchase Of the boy scout trousers that
Corp. Rote is wearing.
Buff Brown is in the mining business
now. Mac said that ne is calcmining
around the camp.
There have been 50 many heroisms late
~ among the members Of the fighting.
watermelon eating, broad jumping wrest-
ing 18th that special department may
nave to be formed. Madden and Breck-
enridge already have been recommended
Tor one. He was walking along the street
quietly az an Ordnance sergeant should
when one Of the future bellies of Au-
gusta bethought herself a way to meet
this good looking soldier. A fountain was
in proximity and with rare dexterity she
Immersed herself and gurgled audibly.
sherman, without a moments hesitation
me struggling young lady to the surface.
Modesty on the part Of Sherman prevents
our saying ny more about the affair." but
there is more Of 1t.