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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10
A RECORD PECAN CROP
IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

Southwest Georgia has made the
biggest crop of papershell pecans this
year in the history of the industry.
The bumper crop of 1915 even will
be exceeded. The greatest pecan
groves in the world are located in a
radius of so miles. A grading. ans
curing plant has just been opened in
Albany, and this is expected to place
the pecan industry on firmer basis
than ever before. A Smelling machine
is to be added in the merit few months,
it has been announced
Prices for the pecan crop this year
are expected to set new high rec
ord as soon as the crop begins to go
on the market which is within few
weeks. The crop of seeding pecans
is also unusually large, and the price
to be paid for these hardshell nuts
will exceed anything received hereto
fore
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10
HOMER PIGEONS
AT CAMP TO Be
PROTECTED ANY
TINE BY PEOPLE

Notwithstanding frequent warnings,
there are still few pigeons used in
connection with the camp here being
killed by hunters and others This
is a very serious offense. and the au-
thorities at Souther Field announce
that hereafter any person who kills a
homer pigeon belonging there will be
prosecuted under the law. This law
provides heavy penalties, and is as
follows:
Tic following acts Of Congress are
Published to the Army for the infor-
metion and guidance of all concern
cd:
]. An Act to prevent interference
with the use of Homing Pigeons by
the United States to provide for such
interference, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the Unit
ed States of America in Congress as
sembled, That it be, and hereby is,
declared to be unlawful TO knowingly
entrap, capture, shoot, kill, possess
or in any way detain an Antwerp, or
homing pigeon, commonly called car
rier pigeons, which is owned by the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10

KNOCKERS NOW
BOOSTERS
All Loud in Praise of "Neutroue Pre-
scriptiOn 49,"

They all say 1T does beat the
Dutch" how quick Neutrone Prescrip-
ton So" got rid of that Rheumatism.
It's almost magic. 'Neutrone Pre-
scription SO" gets all forms of Rheu-
matism ever time as sure as the sun
rises. The first few doses show re
suits. Those horrible Rheumatic
pains stop, those poor infamed joints
90 down, and Oh! what a blessed re-
lief. Ever try anything like that?
Well, its true There's no more fiery,
vile smelling liniments, just a good
clean internal remedy that purifies
the blood, drives all impurities out, of
the system-makes you feel like new,
like doing things. Don't delay, get d
bottle today and Your troubles are
over. soc and $100.
For sale by Howell's Pharmacy,
Americas, Ga. and druggists every
where adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10
For Burning Eczema

Greasy sslves and ointments should not
be applied If good clear skin is wanted.
From any druggist for 35ccr 500 for
extra large size get "a bottle Of zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching. and
heals skin troubles, also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting. It penetrates, cleanses
and soothes. Zemo is clean. dependable
and inexpensive, penetrating, antiseptic
LIQUID. Try il, as we believe nothing you
have everusedis aseffective and satisfying.
. The E. ". Rese Co. Cleveland, Q.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10

United States, or bears a band owned
and issued by the United States, hav-
ing thereon the letters ~. S. A or
"U. S. NJ and a serial number
Sec. 2. That the possession or de-
tention of any pigeon described in
Section one of this act by any person
Or persons, in any loft, house, cage,
building or structure in the owner
ship or upon the control of such per
son or persons without giving imme-
date notice by registered mail to the
nearest military or naval authorities,
shall be prima facie evidence of a
violation of this Act.
Sec. 3. That any person violating
the provisions of this Act shall upon
conviction, be punished by a fine Of
not less than 800, or by imprlson
ment for not more than six months
or by both such fine and imprison-
ment.
Approved April 10, 1918.
1911 81, A. G. o.
BY order of the Secretary of War.
PEYTON C. MARCH,
Major-G General, Acting Chief
of STAFF.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-10
omcial:
A. P. MCCAIN,

A. +. McCAlN,
The Adjutant General
The following statement has just
been issued at Souther Field relative
to Carrier Pigeons.
On account of the fact that Carrier
Pigeons in flight may be carrying
messages of accidents which involve
human life, your loyalty to the Gov
eminent is at stake when you do any
thing but help in the locating and
reporting Of stry and injured birls,
u is requested that all stray and in
iured birds be reported at once
Sparrow Hawks are doing consld-
cradle damage to pigeons and caus"
ing delay in their flights We request
that all hunters do everything in their
power to aid in disposing of hawks
in their vicinity.
Lit. C. B. SNODGRASS, A. s. S. c.,
POST Signal officer,
Souther Field, Americas, Ga.
Approved:
CARLYLE H. WASH.
Major J. NJ A, u. S. A
Commanding.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
INTRICATE WEAPON

Back of the torpedo is its fish-shaped body, con-
tanning all the machinery to drive and steer after
it has been launched. From forward aft we find
compartments as follows: A compressed air res
ervoir, an immersion balance chamber, engine
space and q buoyancy chamber. The tiny engine
is driven by compressed air, which is compressed
to a high degree, and it rotates the prOpellers
whereby the projectile Is carried through the
WATER The immersion balance chamber pro-
vides the means Of maintaining the depth at which
the torpedo shall travel through the water after
being launched. In the engine chamber there is
also the device for keeping the projectile to Its
designated path during its travel. This is
achieved by means Of gyroscope. The buoyancy
chamber which is placed aft of the engine cham
Der, is virtually vacuum. Without this cham
Der the torpedo would sink. The propellers and
rudders are astern and outside the torpedo's body
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
GREAT PLAY NEVER pRoovc 20.

Gen. Lew Wallace wrote a tragedy entitled
"Commodus," which was founded on the story
of Maternus, an escaped slave who rebelled
against his country. placed himself at the head
Of a band Of outlaws planned the capture of
Rome and his own elevation to the throne, but
was finally betrayed and killed. It was never
produced, but Lawrence Barrett, to whom 1t was
submitted, wrote General Wallace that 1t was the
best play since "Richelieu," and that tsboth as a
poem and as an acting play 'Commodus is the
best English DRAMA" It was printed, but never
staged.-Boston Globe.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19

lug ooze, looking for all the world like bit of
wreckage itself. But it had just finished long
bout of pumping under water in that hold, which
was filled with floating barrels beams, tangled
lronwork and sludge that was indescribable;
ana when it had been put the side and had
pumped few tons of clean sea water through
user, that pump was ready to start work again
anywhere.
Inc secret of the pump is that it is not water
tlght-which sounds absurd. 1t is, however. per.
leetly true that the water can flow in and
around the whole of the works of the pumn while
1t Is at work. No has ever hitherto s,cceed.
Gu IN making electricity work under water in
'hls way; but the uses of the discovery are Main
even to the layman. ship fitted with these
pumps, for example, ought never to sink If she
mas enough of them on board, because they can
be set to work in the flooded compartments and
pump the water ont as fast as it comes in Dam
age to the engine rooms does not affect the
pumps, because they do not rely for their CIR.
rent on the ships dynamos, but on their own
portable outfit.
Salvage experts tell one rather amusing +a,a
Of the versatility of the pumps A fire broke ont
in the hold of ship that was carrying verv
valuable fnfammable cargo. Two submersible
pumps were on board, and the CAPTAIN slung
them over the side into the sea, attached good
length of hose to them and set them going to
pump water ut the rate of about $50 tons an
hour each into the burning hold. They soon put
the fire out, and the captain then lowered the
pumps into the hold and made them pump out
the water they had previously pumped in.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
WONDERFUL RESEMBLANCE.

Dion Boucicault the actor-dramatist. was the
verv image of Sir Kenelm Digby, the seventeenth
century philosopher. Douglas Jerrold and Mont
golfer, the inventor Of balloons might have
nassed as twin brothers. Montagu Williams had
only to don a black periwig to become perfect
double Of Charles II as)depicted by Sir Peter
Ielv. The likeness between Byron and j. L. Mot
lev the historian of the Dutch republic, was de-
scribed by the poets widow as 'most wonder
full"
charles MacFarlane in his "Reminiscences Of q
Literary Life" describes how, in 1920, he met
Shelley in the Royal Burbon museum. Naples.
and showed him : statue Of Asrippina. the mother
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
FAIR TREATMENT.

beautiful young lady approached the ticket
window, and in voice like the ripping Of a
brook asked the clerk: "What is the fare to the
fart"
To which the clerk replied: "same a. to the
homely, madam"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19

Fire at sea, collision weather and other marine
risks all dealt with by the admiralty salvage
section just much war risks such as min
ing and torpedoing; but it u.s. of course, the war
risks that provide the bulk of the cases. The
work of the section falls really into three parts.
There are, first Of all. the rescue tugs. These
proceed to any ship that is in distress, whatever
or at least to get her into shallow water, where
she can go aground sink and still be
salvable. In the latter case the second part of
the sections work begins-the patching up, emp
tying and lifting. This may take anything from
six weeks to six months. When she is lifted and
afloat again she is towed to the nearest sheltered
anchorage, and there temporary repairs are eff
fected, she is cleaned up inside and her engine
room restored to something like order. 1t is
the aim, as far as possible. to enable her to
proceed to a shipyard under her own steam.
There are cases, Of course, where the torpedo or
the mine has exploded just by the engine-room
and blown everything to fragments. Then the
hull patched up has to be lowed to the repair
ing yard but in the majority of cases the dam
age is in the bows or in the stern, and the vessel
can limp along by herself after first aid from the
salvage section. .asa4.
British salvage experts have little hope of
salving any of the ships that down in deep
water The physical limitations of divers alone
would make it impossibilty to raise, for ex-
ample, the Lusitana, and, far no mechanical
devices that have been suggested made hold
out any hope Of doing the work of the diver with
any success.
Of Nero. II told him that the Bonaparte family
considered this the very image of their mother
When Madame Mere was in Naples her daughter
Queen Caroline induced her to sit by the statue,
and made large party remark on the striking
resemblance"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
UP, SEE, UP.

"It's just dawned on me why those trapeze
performers are sech funny fellers," said the man
ager of the op'ry house.
''Wall, why is it. ole Smart Alec" asked the
sherf Of the taoun. fs
why. cause the dern cusses is alters actin up"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-09-19
Salvage Lessons Ueoat I'll;
Raising of Manu- Sunken
Ships bu ENGLAND HELPS
10 Defeat the German
Submarine CAMPAIGN

)lLD1NG new ships to replace
losses is not the only way to defeat
the German submarine campaign
Saving ships that have been DAM
aged. lifting those. even, that have
been sunk, and restoring them to
seagoing condition, are among the
methods which have gradually been
improved in England as the strin-
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
TIRES TO Be MADE
IN STANDARD Sizes
System Adopted by Rubber Industry
a. War Measure.

An important step toward stand.
ardizins tire sizes has been made by
the National Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce and the War Service
Committee Of the rubber industry.
The action follows the recommends.
tion Of the Commercial Economy
Board Of the Council OF National
Defense.
The plan will reduce the number
OF sizes and styles Of tires from
approximately 200 to 20, thus con-
serving manufacturing facilities.
reducing capital invested in raw
materials and finished product. and
giving better service to automo-
bile owners by eliminating q ma
jority of the sizes and styles now
required. The schedule calls for
seven sizes OF rims and nine sizes
Of pneumatic tires. adequate to
equip any motor vehicle UP to a
two-ton truck.
The tire men, at q conference with
the National Chamber Of Standard
zation. outlined the advantages of
Standardization in such q way that
prompt approval was given to the
plan. the adoption of which will be
recommended to all automobile
manufacturers.
Manufacturers Of passenger auto
mobiles will be asked to fit their
future production with one of the
following sizes of rims: 80 by 81,
32 by 3l5. SO by 4, and "a by AZ.
These are to take tires of those
sizes. with the following respective
ly as over-siZes: 81 by I. 80 by 4,
"a by AZ. and IS by S. For trucks
there will be three standard sizes
of pneumatics: So by 8, 3s by Z, and
40 by s. The two sizes that fit the
smallest rims are designed to be
OF clincher type. all others will be
of straight-side type. Both plain
and non-skid types will be retaip-
ed.
In classifying sizes for present or
future elimination from manufac-
turing schedules those to be dropped
at once contain only tires which
sales records of the principal COM
panies show are no longer in de-
mand.
The next class includes those
sizes which have not been furnished
as equipment for a long time. They
are practically obsolete, though
sales records still show a slight
trace OF demand. To take care of
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

Editor Query Dept-WheFe can l
get parts Tor the Carnation car?
>. Is there any law against using
green and red lights instead OF head
lights?
- - nat space snould De between
this adjustment be made when the
engine is warm or cold? Z. NJ. ".
l. Puritan Machine Co.. Detroit
. No. 3. eos in. when cold.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

with kerosene ana It may remove the
trouble.
g. From what you say regarding
this car. would advise you to trade
1t in for q new one.
Hard to Start.
Editor Query Dept.-I have great
trouble starting my Ford, having to
jack up the rear wheels in order to
turn 1t over. Is there any way | can
remedy this? r. C.
The only way out Of this difficulty
that we can see Is to install one Of
the electric starters on the market.
There are many good ones and II
you have trouble cranking the en-
gine. they are worth the price.
Baekhres With Tight Valves.
to get a backfire in either muffler or
carbureter IL all valves are properly
seated?
.. Could the tapping noise which I
now hear In the cylinders be caused
by the valves coming down on the
valve seats? NJ. C. d.
/. Yes, a backfre in the muffler
can be caused by too rich a mixture,
and in the carbureter by too lean a
mixture, or a cold motor.
2. 1t may be due to that cause.
Misses when ThrottIed.
Editor Query Department-My REQ
Fifth. 1915. misses when tnrottled
down. What is the cause.
.. Will there be much difference II
1 have one block of cylinders finch
bore and one 41-S-inch bore
3. What is the best way to get
the noise out of brakes that have
just been refined? DICK.
l. Valves may need adjustment on
account of insufficient clearance at
tcttom OF stem, or they may need
cleaning or grinding. Magnets may
reed remagnetising on magnetic.
2 Yes. the motor would run very
unevenly and would shake itself to
pieces in time.
3. Have the rivets countersunk be-
l"w the surface OF the brake banI.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

Editor Query Dept-what
wrong with the timing on nay o.!
land 42? The engine apparently Il
In good order when running free, I
but commences to backfire when i'm
low spsed- II becomes Very hos
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
A Camoheur.

A good story is told by the dean
of Carlisle. 1t concerns a clergy
man who. taking occasional duty
for a friend in one of the moor
land churches in a remote corner
of Cumberland, was one day great
ly scandalized on observing the old
verger. who had been collecting the
offertory. quietly abstract a half
crown before presenting the plate
at the altar rails.
After the services he called the
old man into the vestry and told
him. with emotion. that his crime
had been discovered.
The verger looked puzzled. Then
sudden light dawned on him.
Wy. sir. you don't mean that ould
half-crown Of mine! why. I've led
of with he this last fifteen year"
Chronicle Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
Conserving Inner Tubes.

Considering the abuse to which
inner tubes are subjected by the ordi-
nary automobile owner It is a won
der they stand up as they do; but the
increasing cost of rubber will un-
dOubtedly compel more careful meth
DDS Of handling. Taking a single point
in tire manipulation: How many peo-
pie properly tale a tube when put
ting II into q tire? Many do not even
provide themselves with this neces-
sary material The constant move
ment between the casing and the
tube causes a friction that ID destruc-
tive to the tube. Moreover. this fric-
tion. and that resulting from the con-
slant flexing of the casing, heats the
tire, causing the tube to stick to the
casing. with the result that the tube
Is torn. To overcome this friction a
liberal quantity of tale, powdered
soapstone or graphite should be rub
Der over the tube when it Is put into
the casing to act as a lubricant be-
tween the casing and the tube. Care
should be taken. however, not to put
too much Of the powder into the
casing. as Is frequently done, FOR
the loose excess collects into hard
Jumps that are apt to grind a hole
through the delicate tube.-scien-
.aa Arssiean. .....-.s.5...-
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
Owners should Not Invent Meth
DDS of Care.

Jus OaNCs
TN the face of the fact that auto
mobile construction is being con-
stantly reduced. and that It will
soon become much harder to obtain
cars. it is surprising how many mo-
torists still abuse some Of the simple
rules Of operation and upkeep." says
Ed. Neumeyer. of the Neumeyer
Motor Co., distributors Of the Mitch
ell car.
AS a matter of ordinary econo-
my every man who drives a car
should familiarize himself with at
least the simpler rules Of automo-
bile maintenance. The best way to
do this is to get on speaking terms
with the instruction book that Is
supplied with each car.
The engineers that design any
automobile go to a great deal of
pains in their experimental work
to determine how a car can be
made TO deliver the very best that
Is in it.
For instance Mitchell instruc-
books state very clearly that certain
grades of oil should be used in the
transmission and rear axle. Yet
cases are constantly brought to our
attention in which greases have
been used. These units are designed
to be fabricated by oil, and it is an
injustice to the car to use anything
else. And so IL goes. Every make
of car is different-has certain pc
culiarities of its own-that demand
more than a general knowledge of
upkeep. The answer is the instruc-
tion book"
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
THE QUERY BOX

and exhaust has considerable black
smoke.
You can check the timing of the
Oakland by seeing the center
coincide. The crankshaft gear
should be so set that the tooth on
the camshaft gear, which has a
single punch mark. should be in
the space on the crankshaft gear
marked to correspond. From what
you give it would seem tina. the
you are getting far too rich mix
ture.
without DifferentinIs.
Editor Query Dept.-Have cars
without differentiaIs ever been used
for racing, and what was the high
est motor speed per minute in
same?
G.. L.
Several cars without differentials
have been used for racing on the
straightway courses, such as at Or
mond Beach. Daytona and other
beach courses. We have no record
as to the highest motor speed on
these cars.
Jerks Below 10 VI. p. II.
Editor Query Dept-My car runs
very well. except that It will not pull
smoothly at speeds OF less than 10
m. p. h. in high. 1t is a 1917 model.
The cylinders and plugs are clean and
the compression good. II. ]. s.
The average car of heavy weight
willseXhibit this symptom until the
valves are adjusted very closely. seat
ing well. and the plug points are the
exact correct distance apart. Another
cause for Jerking below 10 m. p. h. is
the fact that the clutch may slip ard
grab. due to the high torque at low
speed.
BeveI Gear Strips.
Editor Query Dept.-What is the
cause of a bevel gear stripping fire.
quently? have had four or five
gears placed in the differential or
rear end. The gears make a hum
ming or singing noise.
,. When I shift gears the gears do
not always catch into their places
without making a grind.
3. Would you advise me to turn
this machine in for new one or have
II oNeInduleu! nave drlVen IL lSND
miles and the car needs overhauling.
painting and there is a large hole in
the fender from the vibration of a
large KlaXon horn. The curtains need
patching and there are various other
repairs to be made. L. w.
New York City.
!. The gears are probably out of
| line. They should be lined up before
| new ones are installed.
2. This is q question OF judging
speed unless the clutch drags. Give
the clutch a thorough cleaning out
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

this demand during the coming
summer. after which II Is calcu-
lated these ears will practically
cease TO be factor In the market,
November has been set as q date
Tor disseminating such odd sizes.
A still larger group of sizes no
longer furnished as standard equip
nnent with any car. but still In SER
vice among many cars now running,
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

IL recognized in another cIassifca-
tion. 1t is felt that in getting q
date In November, 1919. to u.op
sizes. ample allowance will be made
for cars which use them to out
live their usefulness.
The Recommendations OF the COM
mittee mean that after the needs OF
all cars running have been salts
factorily served and automobile
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26

makers have brought their own
production into line TO confrom with
the new recommendation, pneuma-
tic tires will be made in but sig
sizes for passenger cars and three
for trucks. with four sizes OF rims
for passenger cars and three for
trucks. instead Of the present inden-
mite number listed by the various
manufacturers.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-26
Connecting Generator.

Editor Query Dept.-I have a l2-
volt Westinghouse generator on my
1915 Hupmobile. Can ! connect the
generator to the coil and then run
wires to Atwater-Kent distributor?
?. What is the difference between
generator current and magnetic cur
rment? E.G
l. 1t can be done. but II is more
satisfactory to connect from the
battery.
2. The generator current Is d.
rect. while magnetic current Il al
ternating..
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1918-02-28
General Peace Announces
To the voters of Polk county:

To the voters of Polk county;
take this method OF announc-
ing my candidacy for reelection
to the Office of Attorney General
of this, the Fourth Judicial Cir
cult, subject to the primary
held on Saturday, December Sth,
by order of the Republican Judi
cial Executive Committee, made
on September 22nd.
l submit my candidacy for re-
election in the trust that my record
as Attorney General is such as to
merit the confidence and support
of the people of the Circuit
This Nov. 18th, 1917.
Very truly,
T. w. Peace.