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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21
THE SERVICE STARS

Each day as General Pershing
announces the casualty list there
is quiet sorrow, deep grief, in va
rious households this country over
But these losses are natural and must
be expected. They may stir keen
regret, but withal there must be rev.
ernent pride in the fact that those W
are dead made the supreme sacrifice
for their country. More than that no
man can do; greater fame no man
should desire.
Displayed on the fronts of thous-
ands of American homes the the SER
vice flags, some with one star, others
with two to six stars, indicating the
number of sons in the service of the
army For some now these stars are
memorials. They are eloquent tributes
to the heroes who gave teic lives tn
their country might live.
But from now on we must be pre-
pared for these grim, daily evidence
that the war at last has crossed the
ocean and reaches into our own homes
But as the nations casualty list
lengthens its honor roll becomes more
hallowed and its cause more sublime
1t is altogether fitting that the
memory of these honored dead should
be preserved in the white stars of our
service flags, for such stars symbolic
lie white heat of true PATRIOTS
they light the way to sacred duty for
all of US. AS we feel the exalted
inspiration they radiate, can we fail to
resolve collectively and Individual
that our full national strength shall
be exerted in this struggle for free
dom at the earliest possible moment
that America shall spare no effort,
waste no hour, hold back no resource?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

in use among the more patriots
classes of our people. In order
supply this military necessity it viii
be necessary for Americans to reduce
their monthly consumption of wheat
from 100000 bushels to about half
that amount With our practically un-
limited supply of corn, buckwheat. oats
and barley, and with an abundant sup
ply of potatoes and other foods, the
reduction of our quota of flour one
half will work no special HARDSHIP
And here there is opportunity for ev-
cry one, by insisting on being supplied
with these foods instead of our usual
liberal supply Of wheat -four, to ala
in a most effective way the prosecu-
ton of the war.
During our Civil war, when -four
scared in price to suit the profiteers,
it was no unusual thing for even we'll
to-do families practically lived on
corn bread, oatmeal, rye, barley and
lice, reserving the use of wheat for
Sundays or othe special occasions.
And none of them suffered physically
in consequence of such abstinence
self-enforced, and not at the bidding or
even request of the government Are
we less practical and patriotic now?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21
AN UGLY CHARGE.

is collision between Senator Hard
wick and Rep. Howard, and that the
latter is running for the Senate so as
to inske the formers chances of cleo
ton somewhat better.
OF course, the more candidates there
are, the more who will draw strength
from w. J. Harris, who is the only
logical candidate, the better chance
Senator Hardwick will have, and the
greater the possibility of a second pri-
mary.
1t has been insinuated in inner pol
itical circles that there is an under
standing between Howard and Hard
wick-at least, that there is some
what of tacit agreement between
their respective supporters
This is substantiated TO a degree
by the fact that Howard is principally
attacking Mr.. Marris, according the
latter more consideration than he does
Hardwick.
And it is Hardwiik, not Harris who
is specifically on trial before the bar
of public opinion. Indeed he has al
ready been tried and found guilty, and
sentence will be pronounced on Sep
tcmber II when the loyal citizens of
the state go to the polls to vote.
Howard has already demonstrated
political Righteousness of a nature al
most unbelievable by breaking faith
with the president, to whom he had
voluntarily given the promise that he
would not run for the Senate. 1t has
been proven that he urged Murphy
Gambler to run, and that he then en-
Outraged Governor Dorsey, and that,
finally, after listening to the smooth
talk of the Atlanta profiteels and poll
ticians, he repudiated his word to
President Wilson and announced him
self. A man who will do that is cap
able of contract with Hardwick, but,
even at that, one does not want al
ways to believe the very worst.
The Times-Recorder hopes that there
is no truth in the suggestion that
Hardwick and Howard are in quasi
partnership. either directly or indi-
rectly, but we must admit that his very
candidacy gives color to the report.
The fact that he knows there is no
popular demand for him makes his
candidacy suspicious, to say the least
the fact that he is trying to confuse
the campaign, which would rebound
to Hardwick's advantage. makes it
appear that he is willing to help
Hardwick in that way-ths fact that
he is exhibiting considerable sple2
toward Mr.. Harris strengthens the be-
lief that he is more concerned about
thwarting that gentleman than he is
in defeating the senator VINO has
graced Georgia before the nation.
Schley Howard had better vindicate
and redeem himself before it is too
late, before the opprobrium attaches
too thickly to his name, while there is
vet a chance of retaining what meas
ure of political respect the people Of
Georgia may still have for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21
G. S. & F. RY.

Effective May 18th 1918.
Trains leave Cordele:
200 P M.-For Jacksonville and
Palatka, via Valdosta.
6:35 P. M.-Local for Triton.
3;08 A. M.-Jacksonville and Palat.
ka, via Valdosta or Triton.
4:50 A. N-For Jacksonville, via
Triton, connecting at Triton for Val
Idosta.
2:10 P. M.-For Macon. connecting
for points North.
$50 A. M.-Local for Macon, con-
Meeting for points North.
225 A .M.-For Macon and points
North. Dixie Flyer"
2:08 A. M.-For Macon and points
North, "The Southland"
Schedule shown as information to
the public; not guaranteed.
j. w. JAMESON, c. RHODES,
Agt.. !. It. 4. Macon. Ga. G. P "A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Women may talk of their response
bilities, but their troubles and burdens
are nothing, compared to ,hose of the
man whose wife goes away and lea
him with a. cat, canary and gold
fish to feed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Whenever these anti-idling ordi-
nances are in effect we dread for the
plumber who sends his apprentice back
for the tools.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Whenever a woman says that the
climate doesn't agree with her, It's
safe bet that nothing else. nor any
body. can agree with her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

hi a tired man." said President
wilson in New York. We suppose he
meant he was tired of those obstruc-
zionist Senators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Statistics compiled by our leading
mathematician show that man will
look twice at a short skirt which re-
veals a cotton stocking, but that If
a silk tocking is displayed he will look
several times
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Does anybody know anything better
Than new Irish potatoes, fried country
ham. fresh snap beans, tender English
peas. and delicious young squash,
washed down with great gulps OF
grandoldbuttermilk?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Whenever we see a married couple
oh-so-sweet to each other in public
all of a sudden, you can figure it out
that they are just making up for a
big quarrel at home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Women never know what they're
Knitting until they've about finished
If and then they usually unravel 1t
and start over again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

A scientist has said all men are in
sane at some time in life, and Judging
by the number who marry, we are in
clined to agree with him
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Albany and several other sma'
towns hereabouts have been awarded
Landing sites" for airplanes, but when
these rural citizens want to see
big exposition they must come to
Americas. the natural trade center for
all this section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

If man doesn't want to argue with
his wife, we suggest thai he plead
guilty and beg for forgiveness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Mary had a little calf, as everyone
could see, but, thanks to her short
skirt, that such sights could be!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

A man whose war garden is sue
cess is not on speaking terms with
any of his neighbors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

A lucky man is one who raises six
daughters and doesn't have to support
single son-in-law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

The men who brag always about be-
ing self-made don't have to mention
the fact
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

The only trouble with some of the
war breads Is that there are no Ger
mans handy to feed it to.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21
GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING

The succulent young squash is
a-bloom in all its glory and grandeur.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-21

Americas, Georgia, May q, 1918.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Lamar Boy Wins Special Course

Below we publish extracts from a
letter to his mother from Kenneth
Brady, son of DR.. and Mrs. I. H.
Brady. Kenneth was one of the early
volunteers from Lamar and left on
the 14th of last July for Mare Island
to join the Coast Artillery Corps. He
took up the study of radio on the side.
He has lived in Lamar since he was
eleven years of age and attended
school here. He has passed the neces-
sary examinations and will get to
complete his course at Harvard Col
lege.
Mare Island, Dec. 8, 1917.
Dear Mother: We sure have lots to
do, but everything done in order
makes work easier. We have many
diversions to break the monotony, en-
tertainments at the Y. NJ. c. A. both
of local and outside talent, some of
the best the country affords and Of
fers. We attend church at Vallejo. A
week from Thursday night we are go
ing to have Colorado night, when all
the boys from home will go to town
and have fine reunion. Each state
has celebration of this kind. Awhile
back we attended lecture by Mr..
Wood, great inventor, who was on
the lecture course at Lamar two years
ago. ! think he demonstrated the use
Of the gyroscope of which he is the in
ventor and it was sure fine.
l have been studying hard to make
the radio school and have been re-
leased from mess and guard duty, so
| can put my full time on the study.
Will write again soon. Love to all,
KENNETH.
January Sth, 1918.
have passed satisfactory examin-
alton and leave for Harvard college
Monday. | will take a six months
course in radio. Am sure sorry that
We are not given stopover, so as TO
see all the folks.
KENNETH S. BRADY.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Storm Bound

The storm of the past week seems
to have paralyzed traffic throughout
the country and especially the mail
service. Daily papers from the east
are getting in at about the rate of one
in five days and everything else in
about the same ratio. The passenger
trains have been abandoned in many
instances and all efofrts turned to
getting freight trains through. This
is not the worst storm the country has
had endure by long ways, and the
fact that it caused a complete fall
down of the railways of the country
at their first real test under govern
ment control will most likely have a
visible effect on the efforts of some
congressman to secure full government
ownership of the transportation lines.
If they were managed with the same
general incompetcncy and looseness
that the mails and other government
business is conducted, the business of
the country would be permanently par
alyzed every time there was anything
out Of the usual happening. Railroads
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Fort Lyon Meeting

The adjourned meeting of the
stockholders of the Fort Lyon Canal
company was held at the court house
on Monday. The attendance at this
meeting was considerably larger than
at the regular meeting month pre-
vious. Considerable interest had been
engendered by the fact that the con-
templated improvements on the canal
would be up for discussion and de-
finite action. AS there seemed to be
considerable difference of opinion in
regard to these Improvements, it was
natural that the attendance would be
large.
The meeting was called to order at
1880 a. m. by Chairman d. b. Now
els, with w. j. Frederick as secretary
and S. A. Crazy as assistant. The
credentials committee, the same that
acted at the regular meeting-Geo. r.
Wilson, Frank Kreybill and NJ. A.
Ralston-retired at once and began
their labors with the secretary, w. j.
Frederick, to determine who had
right to vote in the meeting. An adj
iournment was taken until after din
ner.
In the meantime, the advisory COM
mittee appointed by the last meeting
to report on the proposed improve
ments, was in session in an attempt to
agree. This committee finally agreed
to disagree and at the afternoon ses-
sion so reported. On motion the COM
mittee was discharged. The question
of whether the improvements should
be made on the scale as proposed was
never presented to the meeting.
However, a motion was made and
seconded that an additional levy of
10 cents per share be made for re
pair work; and afterwards amended
to read that no improvement work be
made that would lower the level of
the canal below the present grade.
The original motion, and likewise the
amendment, were lost when put to
vote.
The result of the meeting was nil,
insofar as any new improvements or
repairs are concerned for the ensuing
year. What threatened to be one of
the hottest fights ever precipitated in
the ranks of the stockholders never
reached the meeting, due to the dis
agreement of the members of the COM
mittee. The meeting therefore adj
journed sine die.-Las Animas Lead
err
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Lamar Boy Arrives Safely

Another Lamar boy is now "Some-
where in France" Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
SHILLING on Monday received cable
message from their son, Eugene Skill
ing, that he had arrived safely at a
French port. Eugene was one of the
early volunteers in the navy and was
assigned to the hospital corps. He has
been until recently at the Great Lakes
training camp. He graduated from the
Lamar high school with the class Of
rs.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16

Those who feared that Henry Ford
would quit making the "Autoists De-
light" and turn the plant over to the
government can now rest at ease. The
big plant is turning them out faster
than ever, $4,000 last month, and only
the enormous demand for them causes
any delay at all in delivery. The pop
ularity of the Ford grows stronger all
the time. and the sales more than keep
pace with the increased production.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Thrift Stamps

Two of Lamar's enterprising firms
arc donating space to advertise the
sale of War Saving Stamps this week,
The Lamar Motor Sales Co. and The
Intermountain Railway, Light and
Power Co. The campaign is progress
ing finely in Lamar and the total
sales will reach large figures. The
various Masonic orders took $500
worth Of the stamps and other organ
izations as well as citizens have been
liberal subscribers.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Members and Friends of the
Christian Church

Beginning Monday evening, Janu-
AIRY 81, at 4: 30 p. M, we VIII start
our "Get-together Campaign" to ccn-
tinue every night during the week ex-
cept Saturday night, and closing on
Sunday night. Ministers Geo. Elder
Of Las Animas, J. +. Ranes of ROCKY
Ford. oren Orehood of Manzano.a,
and Miss Edith Russell of national
reputation, and J. +. Findley of La
Junta. Such subjects as "The Church
and Democracy" "A Mans Job"
"The Church and Woman" Let No
Man Despise Thy Youth" Bible
School Vision, Don't Be a Stacker"
We are counting on your presence at
each service.
r. A. STALEY, Minister.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Returns with Good Report

w. S. Smith, agent for the Gibson
Oil Co., of Electra, Texas, returned
this week from visit to that oil
field, He reports big flowing well
to have been struck within few feet
of the Gibson tract, and all the pros
poets brighter than ever he Will be
here some time. A number of Lamar
citizens have interested themselves in
this proposition and own lots as well
&c stock in the Gibson company.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
were expected to overcome any OBJ
stacles and run trains in spite Of DIFF
ficulties.
Passed Examination

Heinie johnson received word this
week that he was one of the few who
Denver for registration in the gov
passed the recent examinations In
ernment's list Of public accountants.
He passed with a good margin above
the required percentage, although he
had none of the degrees or diplomas
Of schools to help him as many of the
others participating in the examina-
lions.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Big Sale Under Way

The New York Store has been
crowded all week with people attract
ed by the large line of bargains which
they have on sale. The big stock is
going rapidly and at prices that rep
resent big saving to the purchasers.
It will continue until the big stock
has been sold out.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16

The Denver Alfalfa Milling & Pro-
ducts Co., which recently announced
the removal of its general offices to La
mar has secured quarters in the
Cooper block over the f. f. Butler &
Son store. They will be fitted up for
permanent quarters at once.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Bows TO Fort Collins

The stock Judging team of the La
mar high school left yesterday for
Fort Collins to take part in the judg-
ing contest on the program for Farm
ers' Week at the college. The team
was composed of Donald Mclean,
Fred Devcrman, Paul Kendall, Carl
Higbce and Leo Smith.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
Money to Loan
Plenty OF Cheap Money
for good Farm and City
Loans. Call and see me.
l.. WRIT MARKHAM

A. R. Novels left the first of the
week to attend to business matters in
Canon City.
Jake Silver and family this week
have been moving to the farm north
east of Lamar.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Hagaman re-
turned last Saturday from visit
with relatives in Oklahoma.
/. L. Maxwell returned this week
from visit to Hot Springs, where he
took treatment for several weeks.
J. H. Phinny and wife have moved
to Lamar MIR. Phinny is the new
pharmacist at the Mclean drug store.
w. Z. Mclaughlin left the first of
the week for Wichita and expects to
visit several Kansas and Oklahoma oil
fields before returning.
Mrs. Harold Hustled left the first
of the week for Pueblo to visit friends.
Miss Dorothy Bent is visiting with
friends in Pueblo this week.
Mrs. Lille A. Robinson returned to
Lamar this week after spending sew
eral months with her daughter, Miss
Ellen, in San Diego, California.
A. Pultz of Larned, Kansas, who
has been visiting his son, Ray Pultz,
of the Palace Clothing Store, returned
to his home the first of the week.
Nate Pitzer, local agent for the
Delta Land e. Water Co., left Monday
for Las Animas where he expects to
make his headquarters for awhile.
Mrs. l.. F. Adams, who has been
visiting her son, Theodore Adams, and
other relatives here for the past two
weeks, returned today to her home in
Colorado Springs.
Ed Apologize, who went to Electra,
Texas, to investigate the Gibson Oil
project, returned this week having
been very favorably impressed with
the conditions there.
A special conclave of Malta Com
mandery No. 80, Knights Templar,
was held Monday evening and the Red
Cross degree was conferred on DR.. j..
V. Sayler of Two Buttes.
Henry Weimer, one of the pros
perous farmers of the north side, who
left a year ago to try British Column
bia. has returned with his family and
will again make his home here.
C. p. Adams left last Friday for
Chicago on business matters.
Leon Butler returned from business
trip to Kansas City this week and had
a hard job to break through the train
blockade.
MIR. and Mrs. J. NJ. Williams return
cd this week from Denver where MIR.
Williams had been having his eyes
treated. His sight is gradually i'm
proying and he hopes in time to COM
pletely recover the use of his eyes.
The Mems Club met Monday even
ing at the home of S. d. Church on
North Fifth street. There was good
attendance of the members and also
several visitors. A fine dinner and
several hours of discussion Of the
problem Of government ownership
made up u most enjoyable evening for
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16

The w. ]. Johnston Mere. Co. are
making special prices now on Wool
tex suits for ladies. These suits rep
resent the real class in ladies gar
ments and at the prices offered will
be hard to duplicate again in the near
future
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
For Sale

Two small houses cheap on easy
payments. See o. G. Ed
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16

The various war boards and secre-
tary's office of the Red Cross moved
the first of the week to the Masonic
Temple where they have convenient
and commodious quarters in the club
room.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16
First Church of God
Eighth and Maple

Sunday School at 10 a. IN.
Preaching at IL a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
VIII be glad to see you there. Come.
you are welcome.
J. w. BLOYD. Pastor.
The Lamar register., 1918-01-16

Roy r. Barnett, Roswell, N. Mex-
leo and Sammie Mildred Allison, of
Clovis, N. Mexico.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-16
The Quality OF American Shcil.

Early In the war, before the num-
tons makers in the United States had
organized their plants, before a single
American made shell had been fred
by British or French gunner ut a
German position, the German people
were informed officially and categori.
cally that only ammunition exported
from this country kept the allied
armies In the field.
In this country German propa.
gandists spread reports Of German
classification of she'll fragments, Of
card indexed records showing ex-
actly when and where American
missiles were used, who used them
and what destruction they wrought.
We were told. always by Germans,
that the product of our war factories
was UNNECESSARILY superior TO any
thing produced in England, France or
Italy. and that because of this the
Kaiser would one day bring us to &C.
count for the grave injury we had
done the German nation.
That was before the United States
entered the war.
Now We are In the war. and the
Germans tell n different story. The
military authority who illuminates
the minds of the readers of the semi
Official Norddcutscho AHgcmeinc Zeit-
un1. proving first that there are no
Americans in France, then that the
Americans In France are Of no use as
soldiers, finally concludes that "the
American fighting men cannot be
properly equipped because the Ameri-
can war material manufacturers are
swindlers."
1t is scarcely worth while to try to
keep abreast of German falsehoods.
but It is well occasionally to check up
the lies of to-day against the lies Of
yesterday, and thus obtain a compre-
hensive notion Of the falseness of the
whole German Government Of to-day
and Of its numerous OFFICIAL and I'M
official spokesman.