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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
THE NEW METHOD
(By L. W. Bower, M. D.

Backache of any kind is often caus- ed by kidney disorder, which means that the kidneys are not working prop erly, Poisonous matter and uric acid accumulate within the body in great abundance, overworking the sick kid neys; hence the congestion of blood causes backache in the same manner as a similar congestion in the head causes headache. You become nerv- ous, Respondent, sick, feversih, irrita- ble, have spots appearing before the eyes, bags under the lids, and lack ambition to do things.
 The latest and most effective means of overcoming this trouble, is to eat sparingIy of meat, drink plenty of wa ter between meals and take a single An-u-ric tablet before each meal for a while.
 Simply ask your favorite druggist for Anuric, double strength. It you have lumbago, rheumatism, gout, dropsy, begin immediately with this newest discovery of Dr. Pierce, who is Chief Medical Director of Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buff falo, N. Y. Send 10 cents for trial pkg.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
STOMACH TROOBLE IS OF TEN CAUSED
 BY TIGHT BELTS
Draft Examiners Make Dis covery In Examination of
 100000 Men for Army

New. York, Jan. 2-After examining physicians have come to the conclu- sion that certain famous Rochester surgeon was right when he condemn ed the modern practice of wearing belts. The chief of one of the ex- amining boards today summarized the opinions arrived at by himself and his fellow physicians.
 Until we were forced to examine hundreds of thousands of men," he said, T never took the question seri- ously of whether it was better to wear belt or, suspenders. Now, l know that this is very vital ques- ton and that the innocent belt is re- sponsible for many of the abdominal troubles so prevalent in this coun- try.
 Start at the beginning. Fifteen years ago you hardly ever head of appendicitis. Fifteen years ago near ly 90 per cent. of American men wore suspenders thus leaving their abdo- mems free and uncontracted. Then came the fad of wearing belts and appendicitis operations became more common. Before the advent of the belt you seldom heard of stomach troubles and when they did happen they were usually the result of over- indulgence. Nowadays more men are wearing belts than wear suspend CTS and it is almost the exception to find man who has no trouble with his abdominal regions.
 There is no excuse for using g belt to keep the trousers up and con- strict the stomach. It is almost dis loyal to wear belts since cloth con. servation as demanded by the govern ment, calls for the elimination of cuffs know that the best way to make cuff l less trousers look right is to hold then up with suspenders. They avoid the
 suspendered look by wearing the under-the shirt invisible kind whicI l work in secret, as it were. Ther everyone knows that shoulders were given men to carry weight from There are more than 20,00O,000 sol | diers in the field who carry practical | ly all their equipment on various kinds of suspenders, even their cart. ridge belts being suspended from theil | shoulders. ,-
 American men should drop the belt. Suspenders will mean increas | ed efficiency, better health and longer lives, and I expect to see them in crease in use. They were goot enough for our fathers and now WI know the old gentlemen weren't sc foolish as we thought
 Proof that this physicians state ments ring true are afforded by th' increased number of New Yorkeri who are forsaking belts and going il for better 9digestions and fewer sur | gical operations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
THRIFT CAMP AICN BEING URGED BY
 FEDERAL BOARD

Washington, Tuesday.-The Feder- al Reserve Board has just issued a New Years appeal to all banks in the system to promote thrift campaigns in their several communities, for the purpose of stimulating war time economy, so that citizens can aid the United States in financing herself and the Allies The appeal says:
 Let the people everywhere be en- couraged to consume fewer things, and let those be the simple and sub- stantial things necessary to health and strength.
 Let the banks tell the people of their communities and their authori- ties the mayors and governors, that this Is not the time for cities to be spending money on public works. Rather should they be considering the suspension of existing work, with the view of releasing men and material for the. use of the government, so as not to compete with the government for the savings of the people, thereby weakening the ability of the govern ment to place it's loans."
 
 goods is economy of credit and its limitation as far as possible to essen- tials of the war, the board declares It is further set forth that it is of as much importance that the govern ment should be helped to obtain the goods it requires as it is that il | should be helped to procure the cred it requires to pay for goods. Con- tinuing the appeal reads:
 Tn neither respect are the Amer | ican people as yet cooperating to a sufficient degree. primarily because they have not yet been adequately i'm pressed with the paramount import ance of their cooperation; they have not yet been made thoroughly to re- alize the fact that the success or fail lre of the war-in brief, the fate o1 the country-lies in their hands,"
 Banks are urged to tell the people that by saving they serve their coun. try in these four ways: ''1. They enable our own govern. ment and our allied governments tc obtain the goods required with the requisite speed. As everybody know. time is most important factor at thi. juncture. Coal, copper, steel ant foodstuffs are cases in point. ''2. By saving goods not required by the government they release corres | bonding quantities for export to oth. CT countries in exchange for whicf needed supplies may be secured. TC illustrate:-If everybody in the Unit ed States could cut down consumption Of cotton and woollen goods even tC a slight amount goods to the value O. millions of dollars would be available | for export and could be made the basis of exchange to pay for mucf needed supplies of copper and nitrate. for ourselves and beef and wheat fol the use of our allies, obtained in Souti America.
 "5. By consuming goods in smaller amounts, not only are the goods say ed, but money is saved, and the peo pie thus put in position to atbsorl and pay for the war loans of the gov ernment out of savings.
 A. By diminishing the consump tion of goods and by paying for gov ernment bonds out of savings instead of from funds. borrowed from tn banks both the rapid rise of prices O goods is retarded as well as banking imitation, which accelerates the rise O prices"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
MONEY QUARREL ALLEGED CAUSE :. OF FRATRICIDE
Dr. Asa Chamberlain on Trial Today in Virginia for
 Killing His Brother.

Goochland. Va. Jan. "A case built on circumstanttal evidence is relied on by the state to obtain the convic- tion of Dr. Asa W. Chamberlain, &C., cused of the murder of his brother, Albert P. Chamberlain. at his trial set to open today in the circuit court of Goochland county.
 Dr. Chamberla1n's arrest followed the finding of his brothers body, dis membeTed into nine parts, buried in post holes on his farm near Elk Hill. The brother was last seen alive at his home four miles away on the night of October p. Dr. Chamberlain has ad- mitted to the authorities. it Is said, that he visited his brother that night, bu he has stoutw maintained that he had nothing to do with the killing.
 The prosecution will try to prove by witnesses that quarrel over a debt of $1, 400 caused the killing. After the finding of his brothers body and his suibseouent arrest, Dr. Chamberlain said he had left his brothers home at o'clock on the night Albert disap- peared. Louisa Beatizright, his negro cook. testified at the coroner's inquest that Dr. Chamberlain reached home that night at S:10 o'clock.
 A negor mute. Alexander Knox, Is expected to be an important witness for the prosecution. He will be asked to explain in the sign language the circumstances under which he saw pr. Chamberlain coming home that night. Knox can neither read nor write.
 Albert Chamberlain was supposed to have been man of some means, and , his strong box, believed to contain valuable papers including about $5O,OoC fin securities, was empty when found His gold watch is alleEed to have been found behind a rafter in Dr Chamberlain's home
 Dr. Chamberlain formerly was a successful physician in Iowa and the authorities have declared that he was atout to take a train for the west when he was arrested. His wife had left Gooohland on October 2, fol Kearney, Nebraska, only a few hours before her brother-in-law was sup posed to have been slain.
 Discovery of the body was brought about by the peculiar antics of a dog which was seen paving at post holes on. Dr. Cnamberlains farm. The torso was fsund buried in the back yard The head. feet. legs, arms and hear were uncovered in different post holes [ Owing to the intense feeling arouset | by the brutality of the murder, Dr Chamberlain was taken to Henricc county iail at Richmond after his ar rest and was left there until today for safe keeping.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
DRUG TENDS DEVELOPED
 FROM USING ''COUGH GURES'
New York Probe Reveals A Danger Which Threatens The Entire Public;
 Doctors Sound Warning

weakened and the cough or cold gets f1rmer hold. .-s-
 Because of the fact that Father Johns Medicine is absolutely guaran- teed not to contain any dangerous, narcotic drugs in any form nor any alcohol, it is safe family medicine for young and old. It treats colds promptly and in the cemmonsense, logical way. It soothes and heals the mucous lining of the throat and breathing passages. Its nourishing trength-building elements build up new flesh and and strength and its gentle laxative effect helps to drive out impurities and restore normal health.
 Remember, Father Johns Medicine is a doctors prescription; not patent medicine, and that it has had more than 60 years of success. Guaran- teed.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02

Witnesses testifying before the
 Whitney Joint Legislative Committee 'at City Hall New York, have declared that they first began using morphine, |heroin or some other opiate derived From the same base, by taking a f'cough syrup or "cold cure which depended for it's effect upon the nerve 'deadening drugs which it contained.
 While the National Law requires |that the narcotic drugs contained in |such nostrums shall be stated plainly on the label, it is none the less fact .that large number of them depend Dor their effect upon opium, morphine, |heroin, codeine, chloroform or other deadly drugs because of their power |to give an immediate effect by dead 'ening the nerves. When this effect has worn of you are worse off than before because the nerves have been
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
CHRISTMAS MAIL WAS BIGGEST IN
 HISTORY OF P. o,

Washington. Jan. 1.-Christmas mail this year was greater in volume than any year in the history of the postal service and was handled. notwith- standing unusual conditions, more promptly than in previous years. Postmaster General Burleson an- nounced today that complaints of de- layed mail were not due to failure of the postal service. but to congestion of railroad traffic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
MAY MAKE STILL
 MORE SACRIFICES. SAYS FERDINAND

Jassy, Rumania, Friday, Dec. 2s- The Rumanian parliament was open ed today with an address by King Ferdinand.
 However painful may be sacrifices that we may still have to make in or- der to realize our legitimate aspira- tions," said the king, i've have the deep conviction they will be compen- sated on the decisive day when there is established reign of justice and liberty in the relations among na- tions."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
AMERICAN SAILORS IN
 EUROPE TAKE BRIDES
 FROM EMERALD ISLE

London, Jan. 2-Among several re- cent marriages of sailors in the American flotilla off the Irish coast with Irish girls, according to the Daily Chronicle, was that of a sailor named Groff and Miss Nora Carroll. The bride is the daughter of Lady Ellen Carroll, whose husband, the late Sir James Carroll, was prominent in the civic life of Queenstown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
GUARDS STOP NEAR RIOT.

A force of uniformed guards and policemen were required to restore or- der at the office of the Remington-U U. M. c. Co.,, when several thousand er1- ployes crowded into the office to ob- tain their last weeks wages. Many windows were broken and many per sons, including several women, were trampled underfeot.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
1eO ATTEND DANCE DINNER.

One hundred and sixty persons at tended the dinner dance at the Wea- togue Country club, Saturday even ing. This was the first of the series to be given at the club during the winter months by the members. Din ner was served at o'clock at which 60 persons were present. At o'clock dancing took place at which members and guests numbering 1OC partook of the enjoyment. The en- tertainment committee, who helped make the affair success were: Leroy Young, Theodore Warford, Gerard Meefus and MT. Upton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
To Remove Dandruf

Get a bottle of Danderine at any drug store, pour a little into your hand and rub well into the scalp with the finger tips. By morning most, if not all, of this awful scurf will have disappeared. Two or three applica- tions will destroy every bit of dan druff; stop. scalp itching and falling hair.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
MoREHoUsE INsTRUCTs 40.

The largest number of young men who have received their question naires visited Attorney Ivan L. More house at the town hall, Monday even ing and were instructed how to fill out the documents. Forty reported for instruction. Up to the present date 24O have sought advice since Attor- ney Morehouse opened up an office in the town hall two weeks ago.
 CORTEZ o. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality, 3051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone Stratford HAP or 114-3. B1O*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
MISS CURTIS ENTERTAINs.

Miss Arlene Curtis of Judson Place daughter of Frank J. Curtis, enter tained a number of friends at bridge party, New Years afternoon, at the Weatogue Country Club, Paradise Green. The guests occupied four ta- bles A buffet luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
PROPOSE CAMPAIGN OF SAVING TO ADD
 TO LOAN HOLDINGS

Washington, Jan. "A campaign to impress the necessity of war time economy on the people is urged on the banks in the United States in a New Year message sent out today by the federal reserve board.
 The banks, charged with the duty of promoting thrift in their commun- ities, are asked to tell the people that by economy they serve their country not only in enabling the government and the Allies to obtain supplies, but also increase savings which can. ab- sorb war loans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02
What Is Concrete?

-Concrete-a manufac- tured stone-is made by mixing together Port land Cement, sand and stone Cor gravel.( Var ious proportions of each are used, depending upon the use to which the con- crete is put. About half Ian hour after mixing these materials together, the mass begin to stiffen, until, in from half a-day to a day, it becomes so hard that you cannot dent it with the hand. By a month the mass is hard like stone-in indeed, hard CT than most stones.
 We have many book lets relating to concrete and cement work which we would be pleased to send you.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-02

If the mistress Is kind to the mod ern servant, the latter may give hor some of her discarded clothes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
SETTLING HE'LL
AND LIFE NOT
WORTH 5 CENTS
At FHONT" NOW
LIEUT.. GORDON HOWELL IN LET
TER TO RELATIVE TELLS VIVID
LIZ OF EXPERIENCES AT THE
FRONT UNDER GERMAN HEAVY
ARTILLERY FIRE - WENT IN
WITH 40 AND CAME OUT WITH
II MEN,

The following letter, written by
Lieut.. Gordon Howell, of Americas,
t.. his aunt, Mrs. E. H. Cordell, IN
Ger cate of June 26th, will be of in
terest to the many friends of this pop
u!ar Young Americas officer.
June Goth, 1918
Ny Lear Auntie: q
Have teen out with detail of fifty
mep havi ing some trenches dug, and
am therefore a bit tired as we had
to walk about two and one half miles
hack We think nothing of walking
four or five miles in case we wish to
go to some place.
We returned Saturday from a week
at the front There are all kinds of
fronts, but this one happened to be
a short sector of the whole front.
1t was a seething hell. Life was not
worth five cents. You could not tell
at what moment a shell would hit
your dugout, and if it did you save
yvdr friends the trouble of burial.
/ went in with forty men and came
Oat with fourteen. Two our officers
killed, one wounded. That is of this
Company. so you see how things were
go;nc. 9he Germans have been tel
iirg their soldiers that the American
soldier will not fight-but the Hun
has only to come in contact with the
Sammic cnce before he finds out this
is all mistake. He american SOL
dier) is the best in the field. He has
more courage, braing, strength, and
is the hest soldier here How woulC
yen ike to be under fire for ID
hours. This is what we gave the
Huns.
dc not know where I will &c
from here, but rest assured that l
am alright I long ago made up my
mind to be reconciled to what comes.
OF course, expect to get back safe
and sound, and if I do to be better
man Pray that we may Stay the
Huns and wipe them from the face OF
the earth, and thereby be serving God
Love to all,
GORDON
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
Notice of Sale In Bulk.
GEORGIA-Sumter County.

GEORGIA-Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given to all con-
cerned that ]. NJ. France has this day
purchased from H. F. Williams the
stock of groceries in the store at Hill
and Fielder streets, in Americas, and
that said ]. M. France will continue
the business there under the name
of the Fielder Street Grocery. H. T.
Williams will collect all debts due
him and settle all liabilities Of said
grocery to date.
This July 20, 1918.
]. NJ. FRANCE
1-1O-1 H. F. WILLIAMS.
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TO ERNEST Dewitt BASS, JR.
Wha's Daddy Is Somewhere In France

Who's Daddy Is Somewhere In France
By Uncle Walter
My child, what painful vistas are be-
fore you.
What years of youthful ills and
pangs and bumps
Indignities from aunts who lust
adore" you
And chicken-pox and measles, Group
and mumps,
1 don't wish to dismay you,-it's not
fair to,
Promoted now from bassinet to
crib
But, o my babe. what troubles flesh
is heir to
Since God first made So free with
Adams rib.
Lahoriously you will proceed with
teething;
When teeth are here, you'll meet
the dentists chair;
They'll teach you ways Of walking
eating, breathing,
That stoves are hot, and how to
brush your hair.
And so, my poor, undaunted little
stripping,
By bruises, tears, and trousers you
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
will GROW:

will grow;
And borrowing leaf from Mr.. Kip
ling,
I'll wish you luck, and moralize
you so:
If you can think of seven thousand
methods
OF giving cooks and parents heart
disease;
Can rifle pantry-shelves, and then give
death odds
By water, fire, and falling out of
trees;
If you can fill your every boyish
minute
With sixty seconds worth of mis-
chief done,
Yours is the house and everything
that's in it,
And, which is more, You'll be your
fathers son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
First Methodist Church.
P. w. Ellis, Pastor.

P w. Ellis, Pastor.
Sunday School $50 A. M. T. O.
Marshall, Supt
Preaching Ii A. M. and $3.50 P. NJ
by Rev. o. B. Chester.
Epworth League Tuesday, $50 P
NJ.
No prayer meeting Wednesday
evening. Good music. A cordial in
vitation to ALL
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Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Leroy G. Henderson, D. D.,
Minister, will preach at II A. NJ, on
"The War and Americas Divine Call, -
and at SIS P. NJ, on the church lawn
on THE Two Men That Went Up to
the Temple for Prayer" Special mu-
sic at each service.
Sunday School at 9:45 A. M LIP,
Gartner, Supt
All sittings are free. Soldiers and
all strangers are welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
Rev. I. E. Davenport viii Preach

The Rev. T. E. Davenport, of Ash
barn, will preach tomorrow morning
at salem church and in the evening
at hte Chapel in Brooklyn Height
The Rev. Davenport, familiarly known
to his hundreds of friends in AM
Gus as Tom Ed" will receive a warm
welcome in his boyhood home, and
no doubt a large audience will as
semble to hear him preach.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
l. A DIE S

When irregular or delayed use
Triumph Pills. Safe and always de-
pendable. Not sold at drug stores.
Do not experiment with others, save
disappointment. Write for Relief
and particulars. It's free. Address
National Medical Institute, M'wau
kee. Wis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
GORDON.

Notice to Debtors and creditors.
All persons owing the estate of Lee
Allen Sr. will please call and settl
same at once, and all persons holdin
claims against said estate, will pleas
present same for payment at once.
Lee Allen, Jr.
Admi7it~0to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-11
LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES
THE PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
First Baptist Church.
Lee and Taylor Streets

Ehbb DhpuSt ShuAShS
Lee and Taylor Streets
Dr. Carl W. Minor, Pastor
Sunday School $50 A. M. T. F.
Catewood, Supt.
Preaching at IL A, NJ. and $50 P.
IL. by the pastor
i. Y.P. U. 7:45 P. NJ. H. L. Smith
Leader.
Mid~week prayer service Wednes-
day night $50 P. M.
Central Baptist Church
George F. Brown, Pastor.
Sunday Bible School at $50.
Morning worship at HOO; even
irg worship at $50. The pastor will
speak at both hours.
Church conference at close of
MOI ming service.
Deacon's meeting at 400 P Nj.
This meeting is open to all the men
Of our church.
B. Y.P. U. at 1880 P. M.
Mid-week meeting at $3.50 Wednes-
day light.
A most cordial welcome to all
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brooklyn Heights Chapel.

Rev. j. W. Patterson, Pastor
There will be Sunday school each
Sunday AFTERNOON at o'clock. Visi-
ors cordially welcome always.
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ST. raul Methodist.

East Americas.
Sunday school at $3.50 p. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at 7:30 o. m.
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Christian Science Church.
Taylor street.
Morning service at IL o'clock Sun
day. Wednesday evening services will
be held at $3.50 o'clock.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-16

leader. "What is your name and oc-
cupation?"
"Adelk ert, excellency. AS to occu-
patton, for years was connected with
the opera. Twenty years, eKcellency.
Then grew old, and another" His
voice broke.
what is the information that brings
you here?"
Suddenly old Adelbert wept. terrible
tssxs that forced their way from his
faded eyes, and ran down his cheeks.
Il cannot, excellencies II he cried. Il
find / cannot"
He collapsed into the chair, and
throwing his arms across the table
bowed his head on them. His Shout
ders heaved under his old uniform.
The committee stirred, and the con-
cierge caught him brutally by the
wrist.
up with you!" he said, from
cIenched teeth. ssWhat stupidity is
this? Would you play with death?'
But old Adelbert was beyond fear,
He shook his head. II cannot" he
muttered, his face hidden.
Then the concierge stood erect and
folded his arms across his chest. HE