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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
BIC PROFITS ON
FLOUR UNLAWFUL
FOOD ADMINISTRATION TO CHECK
UP GROCERS IN THIS PART OF
THE STATE TO SEE WHAT THEY
ARE MAKING.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 3.-Excess pro-
fits, particularly on -four and sugar,
under the guise of risk Of collection
on charge accounts" bids fair to bring
shower of trouble on the shoulders
of not few merchants in the middle
and lower part of the state. The par
ticular offenders are dealers who sup
ply country trade, and to these special
attention is being now devoted by the
food administration The practice,
carried to the extent it is, comes clear
~ within the the prohibition of Gun
fair trade practices" and is to be so
treated. The method used carries with
it the excuse that rates as high as
$4,000 per barrel for flour and IL to Is
cents per pound for sugar, which al
ready have been found booked, are
charged against farming people, be-
cause their charge accounts have to
be carried by the supplying merchant
over period of time and with it goes
a risk of collection" The same prin-
ciple of profiteering is found to ex-
tend through the whole list of sup
plies to farmers.
Under the policy of procedure an
nounced today by DR.. Andrew M. Soule,
federal food administrator for Geor-
gia, the farmers are tot be protected
against themselves as we'll as profiteer-
ing merchants. The administration
will begin this week book inspection
of a number of merchants under sus-
picion, and in each case, where it Is
found more than the fixed reasonable
profit" plus the reasonable carrying
charge" allowed by the administration,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
IS AEROPLANES
ARRIVEATCAMP

There are no wfortyfve aeroplanes
at Souther Field, and these are being
assembled and will probably be in
readiness for flights within two
weeks.
The machines come in parts, one to
u box, and must be put together. Yes
terday afternoon five freight cars
loaded only with planes arrived her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
CAPT. BURROWS FLEW
FROM BEUNA VISTA

Capt. George c. Burrows arrived in
Americas yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the first cross-country aero
plane flight witnessed in this section
IF the state. He left Buena Vista at
4:45 o'clock, having landed there to
make repairs on his machine This is
the machine with which he started
from Montgomery on Memorial Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
LIBERTY LOAN IS
NOT OVER TOP YET

WASHINGTON, p c., May B.
With two days more to go the Third
Liberty loan subscriptions were one
hundred and sixty-two million dol
lars short of the minimum quota of
three billion dollars. The total at noon
today were two billion, eight hundred
and thirty-eight million dollars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Figure your own want ad. Mlnim" =
nargt Is csc. For Insertions less
Than two weeks, one cent per word.
or insertions between two aud four
weeks, three-fOUrths of q cent per
word. For insertions of more thaR
'our weeks, One-half cent per word.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
HOW Il Happsned.

Editor-"I am told that in your &C
count Of that fashionable wedding you
actually mentioned the groom's name
Don't you know that is contrary to
custom" Reporter-"Yes; I'm sorry
Sir, but you see It happened to creep
in among the O.. oE-t0wn guests" -
life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
signature of Retailer,
Address of Retailer.

The county food administration IS
specifically prohibited from furnish
ing forms upon which purchases must
be made and these must be secured
elsewhere all grocers being informed
the blanks can be purchased from a
local printing concern at nominal cost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
See Ansley's AID last page.

Have you seen the Cole Aero Eight
It's here in Aerotown. Call at the
Georgia Motor Co. show room. 1O6 La
mar street for demonstration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
EVENING PRAYER AT
CALVARY CHURCH.

Evening prayer will be said at Cal
vary church tonight at Sis o'clock
After the service there will be meet
ing of the vestry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
Call and see cur new goods just re-
ceived. S. A. Daniel

Sam H. Gatewood, with the U. S. ar
my, stationed at Fort Mcpherson, will
spend the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Gatewood. Sr,, at
their home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

You are cordially requested to phone
us for demonstration of any car car
ried by us. Let us show you" Geor-
gin Motor Co. Call FOG. 3-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

the merchant will be ruled and re-
quired to refund and credit the charge
account with the amount the food adj
ministration finds to thave been un-
reasonable profit, otherwise cases will
be made charging outright profteer-
ing and unfair trade practices. Under
operation of these instructions, 1t is a
certainty that some farmers in the
state, when they prepare to settle their
accounts, will find themselves credited
with refunds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

FOR SALE-Six-rOOm house, mod
ern eOnveniences; has vacant lot adj
joining; worth $500; first offer OF
$500 win get II. Address 3d." Box
3S5. 7.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

FOR SALE-At bargain If teken
at once; house and lot corner Furlow
and Hancock, See H. A. Chadsey, 7O1
Hancock avenue. 1k-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Red cedar shingles, the forty-year
sort; also No, and pine shingles
made from unbled timber. Phone III.
Shivs- att,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - 1917 Ford touring
car; good condition; can be seen at
Mauk's Garage. SGT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

FOR SALE-Plenty No. 1 and No.
Pine Shingles w. W. McNeill. 2S-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
Local News Items
Have yOnr eyes examined and
glasses fitted by I. l.. Bell.

A little more of real quality, COM
fort and good looks are found in the
MOON 6-36 than in any other car at
the price we are now offering it. See
il and be convinced Georgia Motor
Co. Temporary Phone 706. Sit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Mrs. H. j. Webb and little son, II
Jr., have returned from Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
OFFICIAL FORM FOR
SUGAR BUYING In
EXCESS QUANTITIES

Franc Mangum, food administrator
for Sumter county, announces the fol-
lowing official form must be signed
by every person who buys more than
5 pounds of sugar during the preserv-
ing season:
u. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION.
Sugar Pledge for Home Canning and
Preserving.
........... Ga. 1918
Desiring to purchase sugar for Inn
mediate canning and preserving pur'
poses. 1 hereby pledge myself to use
sugar exclusively for such purposes
and under no circumstances to sell or
loan the same permission is sought to
buy ........ from (name oil
(address) ..................
.......... Signature of Purchaser
I hereby certify that the above
amount of sugar was this day sold by
me for use by the above purchaser fol
canning and preserving purposes only
and I further certify that I have rea'
son to believe that such sugar will moi
he used otherwise than in accordance
with the regulations of the U. S. Food
Administration.
s.sss's'sss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

LOST-Automobile cushion some
where in city limits. Finder please
return to Times-Recorder for reward.
2S-zt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Be sure to see Roy Stewart IN
Faith Enduring" at the Alcazar Sat
urday. 5-lt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

LOST-Between Windsor Hotel and
Baptist church bar pin set with two
small sapphires and diamond. Re-
turn to Box 3O4, Windsor Hotel. Re-
ward
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

LOST-Bunch OF keys on keyring.
Return to The Times-Recorder office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

For taxi-cab phone ISL. Eddie B
Melton, driver for E. L. Carswell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
LOST and FOUND

TAKEN UP-Dark brown cow with
white spots. Owner can get same by
paying for expenses. 116 Dudley st.
z-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished room; close
in; modern convenienees; reasonable
12o Dudley street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

If you want a taxicab today phone
100. r. A. Shy. 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

LOST-At cemetery Friday, crescent
brooch with sapphire and pearls. Fin
der please return to Recorder
Office and ge. reward. S0-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
Ribbon Sale Monday at Ansley's.

3-2t
The Georgia Motor Co. is now ready
for business at 106 Lamar street with
the niftiest line of cars ever shown in
Americas for the price. Full line OF
famous Moon cars; also Cole S's. A
demonstration awaits you.
For Sale: 500 bushels Kings Lat
est Improved pure Cotton Seed. Ar
thur Rvlander 3-2t
Ribbon Sale Monday at Ansley's.
3-2t
Fire! Fire! Fire.
If your business or your home
should burn tonight what would be
your financial status tomorrow Insure
today with
JOS. PERKINS & CO.,
Telephone No. 81. #
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03
Perfect Protection.

Insurance in all of its branches in
strong old companies. Fire. Life, Plate
Glass. Liability, Bonding, etc, etc.
JOS. PERKINS & CO.,
Room "a. Planters Bank Bldg.
Telephone No 81 tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

BRICK. LIME. Cement Plaster and
Sand. Phone IL SILVER. 2au
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

SJd N1OlOI ". SdAl wv -
Mrs. H j. Webb and little son, II.
] Jr., have returned from Atlanta.
Be sure to see Roy Stewart in
Faith Enduring" at the Alcazar Sat
urday git
If you want a taxicab today phone
100. r. A. Shy. 31-tf
Be sure to see Roy Stewart in
Faith Enduring" at the Alcazar Sat
urday Sit
See our 6-3s Moon. A 6-cylinder Red
Seal Continental Motor, passenger,
genuine leather upholstered; latest
colors delivered at your door for
s1275.
Mrs. L. S. Cotton, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs Paul w.
Ellis, during several months, has re-
turned to her home at Newman, Ga.
See Ansley's AID last page. SGT
Coleus and Saliva Plants. Phone 403.
Mrs. B. l. Mize. 1-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Be sure to see Roy Stewart in
Faith Enduring" at the Alcazar Sat
urday. 3-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-03

Coleus and Saliva Plants. Phone 403.
Mrs. B. I. Mize. 1-3t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Behave toward your purpose as you
would to your best friend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
HOW NoN-PoULTRY KEEPERS
CAN HELP PRODUCE WHITE
MEAT
(By Mrs. e. w. Manood)

There are some people who are so
situated that they cannot keep chick
ems but who Loyalty desire to do all
they can to produce and conserve food
in this time Of world necessity While
every housewife Is learning to keep
the waste from her kitchen and table
down to the minimum, there are al
ways leftovers which. while they can
not be used on the family table, will
help feed chickens. Thus every family
so situated that they cannot keep poul-
try themselves should turn their waste
over to the neighbor who is keeping
chickens, so that even this waste may
be utilized to produce food for human
beings. Now few hints as to just
what waste can be utilized in this
way may help you to so arrange the
garbage that 1t will not be rendered
useless or difficult of use for chicken
food by being mixed with harmful
waste. All vegetable parings, scraps
OF bread and meat, cereals or vege-
tables left on the plates-all green
waste such as celery, beet and turnip
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Men in Army Camps in
Southeast Have HOLIDAY.

ATLANTA. Ga. Feb. s3.-Washiug.
toms birthday was observed generally
as q holiday in army camps through.
out the southeast today. Virtually all
training activities were discontinued
and the day devoted largely TO IA,
triotic exercises. athletics, and special
military parades.
The public at Augusta, Ca, was xiv.
en- its first opportunity to see the
members Of the twenty-eighth nation
al guard division on parade. Major
General Charles H. Huir, command.
ing Camp Hancock, headed the divis-
ion on its march through the city's
streets. Units Of the Eighty.first al.
vision at Camp jackson also psraded
at Columbia, S. c.
At Camp Joseph E. Johnstone,
Jacksonville. patriotic exercises under
the auspices Of the knights Of Co.
lumbus were held by the men OF the
quartermasters corps in training
there,
Sports featured the holiday program
for the men at Camp Wheeler, Ma
con, Ga, and at Camp Gordon, Allan
to.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

tops make valuable food for poultry,
Each housewife will be glad to put this
each day to her neighbor who keeps
chickens. But let her see that no slop.
paper, burnt matches, coffee or tea
grounds, bones. especially fish bones,
orange or banana parings are thrown
in with what Is saved for the neigh
boris chickens. Let her save also
every otherwise waste drop Of milk,
for every teaspoonful Of sour milk
will help little chick to grow into
victory food In two short months. This
is a little trouble, but not too much
for our loyal women, to whose untiring
industry our ultimate triumph over
cruel powers will be due to 40 great
an extent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
CAMPBELLSTOWN, O.

Niss Margaret Burke of Dayton,
gave several readings on Tuesday at
the Institute, which were greatly en-
1oyed. Miss Burke has spent her en-
tire childhood in this locality and Is
well known by all. .. .Messrs. Lester
Benham and Joe 6hafer rendered
songs. Rev. Powers of Dayton, at
tended the Institute both days and
was greeting old friends. The Jack
son Red Cross will Eive box social
In the basement of the school build
ing Saturday evening. Tea, coffee and
peanuts will be sold 800. Mrs. Virgie
O'Hara spent Thursday at Eaton as
sistiny her parents, P. G. Flora and
wife. in moving to their property on
North Cherry street.
Mrs. Joe Cooper visited her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Kirkpatrick. at Eaton Thurs
day. Mrs. Emora Swisher and
mother, Mrs. Vangie Aydelott, Mrs.
Frank Miller and mother. Mrs. Reid
enour spent Tuesday with Mrs. OAR
rell Swisher... Miss Louise Murray
has the French measles. Quite good
many Of the school children have been
having the French measles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
HOT TEA BREAKS
C0LD-TRY THIS

Get small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea, at any pharmacy. Take a
tablespoonful of this hamburg tea, put
cup of boiling water upon it. pour
through a sieve and drink . teacup full
at any time. 1t is the most effective
way to break a cold and cure grip, as
it opens the pores. relieving conges-
ton Also loosens the bowels, thus
breaking cold at once.
1t Is inexpensive and entirely vege
table. therefore harmless.-(Adv.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
581 OPERATIONS
Performed At
REID HOSPITAL
1865 Patients Were in Hos
pital During 1917, Report
Shows.

The annual report Of the Reid Me-
mortal Hospital for 1917 Is as follows:
Iaa
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
THE OLD RELIABLE
BLOOD BUILDER

Still retains its supremacy. People
still take Hoods Sarsapar1lla because
II IL an old family friend, has proved
its merit to three generations-in puri-
fled blood, expelled humors, restored
appetite, relieved rheumatism. Danish
ed tired feelings.
1t long ago became recognized - the
standard blood purifier and general
tonic. It originated in q Boston physic-
ian's successful prescription. and CON-
prises medicinal roots. herbs. banks
and berries such as are often prescrib-
ed for ailments OF the blood, stomach,
liver and kidneys. Buy it in the same
style package your mother bought 1t
Insane fine appearance. same pleas
ant taste, same certainty of good re.
sults.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Swiss Frontier Closed;
Austrian Troops Move

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. - Official
dispatches from Rome today inter-
pref the recent closing of the Swiss
frontier by Austria to indicate troop
movements to the Italian frontiers in
preparation for a renewed offensive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Robert n. Oakley Of Salida, Cal,
has the distinction of being the young.
est radio instructor In this country,
having recently been appointed in
structor of the United States radio
school at Harvard university. Oakley
is eighteen years old and younger
than any of the class of 142. pupils.
He won the honor in competition with
highly skilled radio operators who
have been in government employ for
years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Grip Follows The Snow
BROMO QuININE Tab.
lets taken In time viii Prevent Grip
e. w. GROVES signature on box,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
Mutton May Be Used
West Of Mississippi

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-Food I'd.
ministrAtors In states west OF the
Mississippi we're given permission 70
lift during the spring marketing sea-
son restrictions on the use Of mutton
and lamb on meatless days. This WAS
done because this class Of meat 10 not
exported to the allies and railroad con.
gestion has prevented its free move
ment east
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23

Take your amusements judiciously
You will enjoy them better.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-22
BRITISH USED DECOY
 SHIPS TO LURE HUN
 U-BOATS TO FATE
CHRONICLES PUBLISHED FOR FIRST TIME MAKES IT EVIL DENT THAT NOTABLE ENGAGE MENTs OCCURRED; SOME INCL DENTS MADE PUBLIC

LONDON, Nov. 20. Correspondence of the Associated Press )-One of the most exciting chapters of the war against German U-boats is a series of accounts of notable engagements be- tween British decoy ships and the sub marines made public by the British admiralty While the whole story of the past played by these decoy yes sels, mystery ships" or @" craft has not been revealed, it is evident that several of them were used to lure the Hun undersea craft to their desIruc- tiOn.
 Some incidents in this campaign already have been made know, dealing chiefly with a few of the exploits of Commander Gordon Campbell as mas ter of the decoy vessels; but others in which he and other captains par ticipated now are available. That at least a small fleet was used in this work is evident from the fact that Campbell at different times appears as the master of the Farnborough, the Pargust, the Dunraven and the Q-5.
 The Prize, another decoy ship, was commanded by It. William E. Sanders and the Stock Force by It. Harold Auten.
 Stories of the encounters between these ships and the U-bOats are filled with deeds of heroism and instances in which the discipline of the British navy was displayed under the trying circumstances. For many months the decoy ships heavily armed but with their guns hidden behind false gull warks, steamed zig-Zag paths in the seas which were the hunting grounds of the submarine.
 In their character of lazy colliers or slow cargo craft they presented 70 the submarine commander an invit- ing object of attack but once he was well within range of the British guns, the false superstructure hiding the guns fell away and the helpless col Her became suddenly transformed into a fighting craft, bent on destruction. It was dangerous work requiring the high order of courage for the sub marine must be lured near before the guns could safely begin their work. Meantime the Hun frequently had sent his torpedo home and the decoy ship was disabled, sometimes on fire and part of her crew wounded. In that
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-22

condition the battle was fought and often the submarine destroyed.
 Panic parties" was one of the ruses practiced by the decoy ships com mander to coax the submarine along side When the mystery ship was tor pedoed these panic parties took to the boats, apparently abandoning their vessel but always leaving on board an other crew to man the guns and finish the submarine if it came near enough.
 The first encounter mentioned by the admiralty took place in March, 1918, when the Farnborough, dis guised as a collier was attacked by a submarine. The panic party" took to the boats and when the submarine closed in to about 500 yards the Earn. borough opened fire on her. The U-boat submerged and the Farnbor- Ough passed over her dropping depth bombs. The submarine reappeared- standing almost on end. Five rounds were fired into her at nearly point blank range and she went to the bot tom of the sea.
 Prior to that action the Farnsbor- ough had cruised throughout the en- tire winter without being attacked.
 Within a month the FarnsbOrough coaxed another submarine near enough to sink her by gunfire. Com mander Campbell later was transfer red to the command of the Q-5 and in the following February, 1916, his yes sel was torpedoed by submarine which eventually approached so near that a shot from the Farnborough beheaded the U-boat captain as he climbed out of the tower, the subma- rine was sunk with her coming tower open and her crew pouring out. De stroyers lowed the Q-5 in and beached her For this exploit the Victoria Cross was awarded to Campbell
 The decoy ship Pargust with Camp bell in command was torpedoed on June ', 1917, while disguised as a Bri- tish merchant vessel. The submarine came within 50 yards of the Pargust which then opened fire on her with all guns The submarine crew poured out of the coming tower and held up their hands in token of surrender, but the U-boat steamed away trying to escape in the mist. The Pargust again opened fire on her and sunk her with one man clinging to her bow as she went down. The decoy vessel was lowed back to port by American de- stroyers. Two Victoria Crosses were awarded for this successful action.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-22

every Y. M. c. A. hut are polished daily by the constant return of books read and the taking out of new books, and the difficulty is in supplying rapidly enough according to Burton Stevenson, head of the American Lib rary association.
 What the soldiers like best in the way of reading is reported back to MT. Stevenson through the Y. NJ. C. A., the Red Cross, and the other organiza- tions among which the books of the American Library association are dis tributed, as well as through letters straight from the soldiers themselves. His forecast of what they are going to want was cabled back to the Uni ted States the other day, in the fol- lowing order for books.
 Need immediately 1000 each ele- mentary, advanced arithmetics, geom-