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u1ITERATEs IN THE UNITED STATES

xxTITH shock the country reminded that within the i'm w its of continental United States are more than i've m lions of persons cannot read write in any language In the draft are 100000 such erate who are greatly injured in their effectiveness soldiers by the pauciy of he 0oa ton. noed on camp bulletin boards cannot write letters home nor read those he gets cannot understand the signals nor follow the signal corps in time of battle. The situation does not reflect credit upon the country th>t ~zoS be first to establish universal public education The majority of the terates live in the country and the situation of these stated by Secretary Lane Tn letter to the president, as follows:
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 Secretary Lane speaks familiar truth The is hal corrected when the country becomes conscious of it. The tv of iteracy will hereafter steadily decrease The army great school in which young will become thoroughly versed in English matter what their native tongues.
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CERMANY'S WAR
 COSTS DOUBLED
 IN FEW MONTHS

Amsterdam, March 21 - A war credit of 15,0n0, 100000 marks was brought before the reichstag today for first reading. Count von Roedern, secretary of the imperial treasury, said Germany's monthly war costs had increased from 1000, 0,00o,000 marks in the winter of 1915 to 5.75o,000, 900 in the last few months, owing to the increased supply of necessaries of war. The secretary gave the total cost of the war as $50, 900, ,0oo,0 900 marks, of which he said the Entente had ex- pended s7O,000,000,000.
 Germanys military successes, said the count, had silenced the guns in the east and the full power of the nation now was directed against the west. Germanys enemies there did not desire to hear anything about peace. he asserted. adding that she could not be vanquished by the catch words Gf Clemenceau and Bonar Law. He continued:
 'sIt is easy for President Wilson to thunder against so-called militarism From the east and west his country | is protected by oceans. His country I is the strongest on the American con tinent and has no dangerous neigh bors. as have the Central powers which are in the heart of Europe, sur
 rounded by formidable military pow
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ers." The credit passed both first and secon6 reading without debate. DUTCH SHIPS TO BE. MADE USEFUL
 IMMEDIATELY

Washington, March 21-The 6Oo.- 900 tons of Dutch shipping seized in American ports last night on orders from President Wilson, will be put ln- to. service, it was said today, as soon as they can be made ready for sea and cargoes are loaded. The vessels will be armed by the Navy Depart ment,
 Most of the vessels will go into the transatlantic service, transporting food for the Allies. Some unt1tted for cargoes may be used as trans ports.
 Reports to the Navy Department, Secretary Daniels said today show ed that the taking over of the ships proceeded according to schedule and without the slightest hitch. As soon as the official order was rece1v- ed from the White House previous y prepared telegram was flashed tc the commanding officers of naval re- serve forces gathered in readiness near the wharves where the ships were moored. The officer assigne to each boat boarded her, notified the commander that he had taken charge and hoisted the Stars and Stripes.
 The Navy Department will remain in control of all the ships until thei1 final allotment has been decided. Thi' decision will be made at conferences between representatives of the Ship ping Board, the Navy Department ant the Ship Control Board headed b. P. A, s. Franklin. The tank ship are expected to be added to the nava supply ships for use in carrying fue to the oil burning vessels of tn navy.
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HOLCOMB SIGNS BILLS PASSED BY LEGISLATURE

Hartford, March 21-Before leaving for his home in Southington, today, Gov. Holcomb signed the two bills passed at the special session of the legislature yesterday. One was the substitute for the administration bill and provided the legal machinery for the taking of the vote of Connecticut soldiers and sailors and the other was for an appropriation of $2,500 to meet the expenses of the special session.
 It is not expected that the ex- penses will amount to the sum ap- propriated. Major John Buckley, ex- ecutive secretary, gave out state ment as to what the governor in- tended to do in regard to the report ed attitude of the war department to- ward the taking the vote of the sol diers and sailors by the military au' thorities. The major said the gover- nor knew nothing officially of any federal opposition. It was the gov ernor's intention to communicate with the war department as soon a he obtained from the secretary O state an engrossed copy of tht bill and send it to thu department with a letter in which h' would point out the entire absence O. red tape and unnecessary require ments and that the law was oraftee with the express purpose of making it as simple as possible so that th' military commanders would nave yer! little trouble in carrying it out
 The governor will await the repl! of the War Department before oecld
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INTERNATIONAL
 WORKING CLASS
 POLICY PLANNED
EsTehUskeo N05I

London, March 21.-T'he steps for the carving out of an international working class policy, Camille Huys- mans, secretary of the international Socialists announced yesterday, would be to obtain the Allied policy of American workers and to show them that the policy is essentially in harS mony with that of President Wilson. In the meantime the inter-Allied So- clalist memorandum on war aims will be forwarded to German, Austrian, and Bulgarian Socialists through So- cialfst parties in neutral countries
 M. Huysmans regards it as likely that the Socialist organizations in en- emy countries will agree on a con- mon policy or will make separate statements on the lines of the inter- Allied memorandum. If these show certain agreements the proposal for general Socialist congress will De put into operation. All parties would be represented and the inter-Alled Socialists favor Switzerland as a meeting place.
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THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK

~ HE Connecticut legislature debated yesterday long and
 elequenly upon the possibilities of soldiers election in France that would permit soldiers to vote for justices of the peace in Connecticut.
 Concluding that the problem too difficult for solution the aare adjourned and the members returned to their home towns.
 In the meantime, the department which knows some thing about conditions in France announced that it will be i'm nosbe o obtain the votes of the soldiers in France for the purposes of any election
 Even to atept task would require the presence of 4s state commissions who would be very much in the way The ders will be scattered from side of France to the other
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-21
KIRK'S CONDITION
 IS MUCH IMPROVED

The condition of Fuel Administrator William P. Kirk, who was quite seri- ously injured in an automobile acci- dent, Monday evening, was reported as greatly improved at St. Vincents hos pftal. Mrs. Kirk, who witnessed the accident in which her husband was hurt, is confined to her home suffer ing from shock. She had just recov- cred from previous illness.
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THREE CONN. GO. EMPLOYES HELD
 FOR EMBEzzL|NC

Ernest Beechio, IS, 8 Bank street; Walter Gemsey, IS, Sheridan street. and Abraham Peltz, 23, 238 Federal street conductors, for the Connecticut Co.,, were arrested this afternoon by Lieut.. Detective Ramsey and Detective Kane on warrants charging embezzle- ment of the company's funds. War rants were issued on evidence submit ted by "spotters.'' Bonds of $10O were fixed in each case, but at press hour none of the prisoners had ob- | taineI release. They will be arraign- ed in the City Court tomorrow morn- | ing.
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The Ribbons

Among the richest of all weaves are the Persian Tapest1ies nine inches wide which shown In com bnatons of purple and gray, Alice blue, orange gold and all the beautiful greens.
 Brocaded Figured Ribbons in colors and silver, 71a and 8 inches wide.
 Black satin, embroidered in gold 51a inches wide Beautiful fancy effects for bags and lamp shades. Cire Satins in black, all widths. These are more than ever popular for hat trimmings
 Brocaded Satins Mores and Tafetas, in white, pink and bue nice for hair ribbons, inches wide,
 39 cts yard
 Main
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RIERCE APPOINTED

Torrington, March 21.-President Wilson in telegram today announced the appointment of W. W. Bierce of Torrington as a member of the Mili- tary Exemption Board of this district, to succeed Samuel Alderman, who has resigned.
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ing on the next step.
 Last fall, when the special election for a congressman in the Fourth dis trict was pending, the governor re- ceived a letter from Secretary of War Baker in whiSh the secretary said that the War Department would pro- vide for tl1e taking of the vote of sol diers in camp for elections by popu- lar vote.
 The arrangements which Secretary Baker was prepared to make then should stand good for this year, it is thought at the capitol.
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VILLA FOLLOWERS
 DYNAMITE TRAIN

Ell Paso, March 21-Villa followers under Epifanio Holguin dynamited and robbed a Mexico Northwestern mixed passenger and freight train this morning at Santa Sofia, 11O miles southwest of Juarez, killing two pas sengers and wounding 10, according to messages received here today and con- frmed by the Mexican general con- Sulate.
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in hospitals in air ship raids others in front line trenches, observing posts, scouting parties and
 The Connecticut bill will not be entirely unavang, Tor orders exist by which soldiers camps America may par ,ipate in the November elections.
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The Vest

Fancy or plain pique, crossbar and basket WeaVes to initiate the masculine evening vest. These have the regulation lapel collar and they fasten with large pearl buttons Some have pockets of the tailored variety into which thumbs and fingers may be stuck ad lib They are to be under spring coats, with the coat open.
 Nothing more stunning,
 $1.OO and up
 At Neckwe mai
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Latest Books

"En Par by Bert Hal American of the French Fly ing Corps a pal of Thaw and Victor Chapman. $15O Gunner Depew" straight forward story of an Ameri- sailor in the Told by himself S15O "The Return of the Soldier" by Rebecca West $1O0 "The all Highest goes to JerusaIem diary of the Ger Empefor's journey to the Holy Land. -.5O cts This book published in Le Rire and translated by Frank Dearborn.
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The Food Exhibition in the Basement Kitchen Store is most interesting and helpful Every one IS trying to observe the governments $ food programme and although most of us are not used to the new fours it is true that these unusual grains are whole some and palatable
 Suggestions are made regarding war time meals. How to get the best results and still carry our share or the war burdens America's purpose is to safeguard the health of the nation Come and learn about cal ories. protems and carbohydrates, which we all need
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The F. A. Wells bill to create a soi- Adiars, welfare commission was passed bv the New York Assembly.
 Department stores throughout the country will be called upon. by the government to sell war stampA
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New Wooden Ware

A table spread with new wooden ware looks very good to the woman who cooks.
 Potato Washers and rolling pins in several styles. Spoons, beaters lemon squeezers, ladies, and but ter paddles Also there is nice smooth wooden gra- ing to put in porcelain sink under the dish pan
 Basem
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Times want Ads. One Cent Word
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Hawaiin Cloth

A material to take the place of the heavy linen in dresses and skirts It has shed water finish and will spendidy. In black, rose gray, blue green and tan,
 50 cts a yard
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Art Section
Boudoir Pillows of dainty appearance

Pink or blue with slips of imitation flet lace, very pleasing effects in medaeval patterns. An Egyptian galley, Knight in armour, troubadour singing to his lady love, children playing with goat All fin ished with narrow edge, exceedingly attractive,
 $1.25 each
 Filet Squares for backs and arms of chairs,
 50 cts to $175
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Sweets in Packages

 Particular Package containing hard nut centers pound $12o Fruit and nuts combined one pound $125 Assorted Chocolates, 60, 80 cts. and S1OO Ib. Canary Cottage" Chocolates, $1OO lb Cranes Chocolates, assorted, two pounds for $2O0
  Bath Sets Laundry Bags for children
 m.-.1-:a1 +owo1jrr Khaki color, extra three pieces, large size, made of good towel, strong material and fin nl0C , ished with stout draw
 85 cts string running through The edges finished in metal bound eyelets, pink blue.
 A floor Sl 50 each
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The April number is now out and is extreme ly interesting for knit ters, needle workers and housekeepers.
 Standard Patterns and Designer also Fashion Sheets for April are now ready.
 On the main floor.
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Mems Neckwear

.
 Consider that Easter is near at hand and 1t is a good. thing to make selections carly.
 Ties, made from the famous Cheney Silks. Tubular Ties, in large variety,
 50, 75 cts and $1.O Ties, good grades of silk, large square shapes, made to sell at $1.50,
 special $1.29
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-06

THO days need iron. Here is iron in
it natural form, highly concentrated
a few drops goes as far as many pills
or doses Of weaker prepared rene
dies Them too, it has no alcohol in
it. Alcohol is a false stimulant with
reaction AMI dangerous affect upon
the kidneys,
Iron makes rich, red blood and helps
10 drive out the impurities and uric
acid Builds up the kidneys and stom-
ach. A twelve ounce bottle Qarge
size) costs but dollar, and goes
from two to six times as far, 1t
stronger. and a bstter medicine for
anyone needing iron
Get a bottle of your druggist. Acid
Iron Mineral is sold only in original
packages under the Aim trade mark,
guaranteeing strength and quality. 1t
has been sold under this trade mark
for thirty years. Get a bottle today.
adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-06

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Write for Your Copy of This Book
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First Baptist Church.
Alexis D. Kendrick, Pastor.

Sunday school $50 a. m. Graded
and well organized.
Preaching by the pastor at 1l:0o a.
IN. Subject THE Call of the
World Special message for the
New Year worldwide in its scope.
b. Y. P. L. will meet in the main
church auditorium at $50 p, m.
Sunday evening service 1880. Sub
jet: THE Peoples sunday Evening
Service" Come as you are
The Lord Supper at close OF the
morning sermon.
Thursday, >7:15 p m, Prayer and
Bible study hour
The church has a supply of coal
and will hold its services as usual.
To-day is the first Lords day Of
1918. The house of God will be a
fitting place to sped part Of the time.
Begin today by renewing your vows
unto God. who has so graciopsly
blessed you during the past year
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s~~~n~~eA@ASaAee~~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Year right, and keep a-going." God
will do the rest.
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Comedy Company Coming.

One Of the cleverest and inter-
esting vaudeville number offered by
the Anderson Gum Comedy Company
at the opera House Monday night is
the wonderful representations of Baby
Drew, the 6-year-old child wonder
This wonderful little comedian is far
superior to many Of the grown-up
headliners in vaudeville.
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URGES OTHERS TO GET RELIEF
THIS CHEAPER. BETTER WAY

MY kidneys were a terrible bother.
| was forced to get up out of bed all
times of the night, and due to this
weakness, stomach and blood trouble,
had such terrible backaches l could
hardly work and was in great agony.
I suffered miseries with my stomach.
81 thought at one time | had bowel
trouble and tried a doctor, but he did
me no good so when friend recom-
rleHEe7 Acid Tvon Mineral to me. |
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BACK ACHED SO BAD Hi WAS
UNABLE TO WORK AND EVEN
STOMACH WAS AFFECTED
Tried MANY Different Remedies But Only After Taking Natur
al Iron Eignly Concentrated and Mixed With
Water Did He Get Relief

started taking it and it cured me- It
cured M backaches and the stomach
miseries l suffered from and built
me up generally. l surely am glad
tc recommend it as wonderful rem
edy. Since that time, We have always
kept bottle around the house, and
the whole family has used it, and l
want to say it is wonderful what it
will do for sore throats if gargled and
swallowed, mixed with water a few
times" declared Mr.. w P Martin, Of
Writ, Va.
More than half thc men and women
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Central Baptist Church.


Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, R, l.,
Maynard superintendent.
Morning worship at eleven. Sub
ject: Examination Before Com
munion"
This is our regular Communion day,
and each communicate is requested
to register so that a record OF those
os those who commune may be kept.
Evening worship at 700 o'clock.
Subject: The Unknown Tomor-
row" A message of comfort to the
discouraged.
The coming week is to be observed
as a week of prayer for our Foreign
Mission work Let each woman in
our congregation lay aside every
thing else and devite the week to
prayer. This is service which all
may render, and its results are never
failing.
BY. P. U. at 600 o'clock this even
ing. Let every member give loyal
support to the new officers. Begin
now.
Mid-)week service at 1900 p. m.
Wednesday. Subject for the even
ing: Extracts from Exodus" Come
and see.
AS we enter the New Year, let US
determine by the help of the Almighty
we will keep our appointments with
Him. Begin now Start the New
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Catholic Church,

Lee street. -
At the Catholic church today there
will be a celebration of the Holy Mass
beginning promptly at 10 a. M Fa-
Their Walsh, the usual visitant, will
be the calebrant, and the public Is
cordially invited to be present. Seats
are free and all who come are wal
coined.
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Card.

To all friends. for their. many acts
OF kindness and sympathy during our
recent bereavement, we desire to ex-
press our heartfelt appreciation.
COOPER BRADLEY AND FAMILY.
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First Methodist Church.

Rev. p w. Ellis, Pastor
Preaching at eleven and seven a.
m. by the pastor.
New Years sermon at the morning
hour,
Sunday school $3.50 a. m. I 0,
Marshall, Superintendent.
Epworth League, Tuesday, 7:3o p.
m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:8o
p. n
Sunday School Teachers meeting,
Friday, 700 p. m.
Good music, comfortable building.
Sermons are never long
We urge upon all our people to
start the New Year right. Let ey-
eryone who possible can do so be
in his place today
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PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Rev. Leroy G. Henderson, D. d.,
will preach at eleven a. m. on THE
Cross, the Pledge and Measure of
Our Fathers blessings" A message
for communion and the New Year.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
All sittines free. Young men,
strangers and all others are welcome.
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lie Roy was being leased by HE
aunt, who told him that his father
liked his baby brother better than he
did him. He was almost ready to cry
when he looked up hopefully and said:
I think daddy should jke me better
na''en 10 l-"-rr- Hge""
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-06

THIS IS THE SEASON v1erl>Advertis-
ing pays the largest returns. 1t is the
time when all the big advertisers start
their campaigns-they have been in the
game long time and they know when and
where to advertise.
The rush of buying has passed, but there
is plenty of business that will be secured by
the alert advertiser who goes after it with
Live copy.
The merchant who begins an advertising
campaign now will reap full benefits and do
the most business.
Put your left overs on sale don't carry
over a lot of goods that can be disposed of
at good prices The first class store keeps
new and fl sh goods on the shelves all the
time. 1t attracts customers this always
having new goods and telling of the arriv-
ais coming in from day to day Let The
Times Recorder Advertising Mar figure on
the years advel Using campaign now. Ask
for L. H. Kimbrough. He is in charge OF
this department.
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LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES
THE PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
Lee Street Methodist.

Sunday school 9;45 a. m.
Preaching 1900 a m. and 700 p. IN.
by the pastor.
Epworth League, Sunday, 900 p. m
y Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7l5 p.
m.
A cordial welcome to all
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Calvary Church.

Rev. James Lawrence, Rector.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Holy Communion and sermon HOO
/. m.
Evening prayer and sermon 1880 p.