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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
MARSHALL TO Be At
WEDNESDAY
NITRATE
COUNTY FARM DEMONSTRATION
AGENT WILL SECURE APPLICA-
IONS FOR NITRATES FROM, FAR
MERS IN WEST SUMTER.

The afremrs of Sumter are already
sending in their applications for nj
trates to County arm Demonstration
Agent Marshall, and the members of
his committee, Mesrs. Frank Sheffield,
C. C. Hawkins and Rob Brown, have
likewise been interviewed by many
planters anxious to participate in the
distributions of this fertlizing ma
terial which the government will sell
to them at cost.
Saturday Mr. Marshall announced
that he would visit Plains Wednesday
morning, January 30th, having his
headquarters in the Plains Bank while
there, and that he will be at Leslie,
with headquarters in the Bank OF
Leslie on Thursday morning, January
21st, for the purpose of receiving ap-
plications for nitrates from farmers
residing in these communities.
Mr.. Marshall is anxious for all farm
ers who intend using nitrate of soda
in producing their crops during the
corent year secue a full supply from
this lot, and therefore, impresses up
ON all the urgent necessity of filing ap-
plications early No money need be
paid with the filing of the application,
but sufficient to guarantee freight
charges, etc, must be deposited with
the authorized agent of the treasury
department upon request of the county
demonstration agent, before the nj
trates will be shipped from the port
of arrival to individuals. February
is the latest date upon which applica-
tions for nitrates will be received by
the committee here, and every effort
will be made onotify each farmer be-
fore that date that the nitrates are
available and secure applications for
the full quota allotted this county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
GERMANY HAVING
GRAVE DISORDERS
IN THE INTERIOR
RIOTS ARE PUT DOWN RELENT-
LESSLY BY MILITARY-PEOPLE
ARE REPORTED TO BE CLAMOR-
ING FOR PEACE.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-The Amsterdam
correspondent Of the Express, says
extraordinary reports are current
thee of evolution in Gtrmany.
There have been rumos OF grave
disorders following last Mondays
riots, with to people clamoring for
peace. There are alos renewed reports
Of breda riots.
All the disturbances are said to
have been ruthlessly suppressed by
the police. Many women and children
are said to have been wounded, but
the correspondent admits confirmation
CT this is lacking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
SERIOUS FIRE
At NEWARK IS
MILLION Loss
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY Is DE-
STROYED AND INCENDIARISM
is CHARGED TO SPIES-Fe0D-
STUFFS. ARE BURNED.

NEWARK, n. J., Jan. 26.-More than
two million dollars in property was
destroyed here today in a FIRE be
l!eved to be or incendiary origin.
German spies are held responsible
for the blaze which destroyed oil
barges, one pier, several warehouses,
and freight cars on Newark Bay, close
to the plant of the Submarine Boat
corporation, and several. storehouses
belonging to the quartermaster's de-
partment of the army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
AUSTRIA WILLING
To ACCEPT RUSS
PEACE PROPOSALS
SAID TO BE AGREEABLE TO THE
RUSSIAN PROPOSITION AND
WOULD MAKE PEACE REGARD
LESS OF GERMANY.

LONDON, Jan. ga dispatch from
Petrograd says Austria has declared
its readiness to conclude seperate
peace, without Germany, and will ac-
cept the Russian democratic program,
with the exception of self determine
ton of nations.
The national Russian Congress of
Workmens and Soldiers Deputies has
authorized Trotsky to continue the
BrestLitovsk negotiations, according
to Petrograd dispatches received via
Copenhagen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
UNION SERVICE At
FIRST METHODIST
10 CLOCK TONIGHT

The union service for all of the Prot
estant churches of Americas will be
held tonight beginning promptly at
O'Clock, in First Methodist church The
speaker will be DR.. Leroy G. Hender-
son, the pastor of Presbyterian church
Rev. aul w. Ellis, pastor of First
Methodist congregation, will assist in
the service.
The pastors of the city are joining
ia these Sunday evening union SER
vices for a patriotic purpose, and
al! urge their respective congregations
to participate in the gatherings. The
music committee of First Methodist
church has prepared program of un-
usual merit, and this feature of the
service will of the highest order, while
DR.. Hendersons reputation as a
fluent and entertaining speaker, will
doubtless draw a large congregation.
It is announced that the church
building will be comfortable heated
for the occasion, and all who attend
are assured this feature will not be
overlooked. The public is cordially
invited
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
BOB HARVEY WINS
PROMOTION in NAVY

Robert l.. Harvey, who left Ameri-
Gus several months ago to enter the
navy service, is the latest Americas aid
to win promotion in that branch of
the service. He now has position
in the office of the executive Office Of
the navy yard at Philadelphia.
Bob" Harvey, as he is known
to hundreds of friends here, was en-
gagged in the grocery business, being
a clerk in the Sparks establishment,
when he enlisted, and since entering
the service has visitd Americus only
once.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
No LIKELIHOOD
OF PEACE SOON
LONDON BELIEVES THAT GER
MANY REGARDS ITSELF AS A
CONQUER0R AND UNWILLING
TO MAKE CONCESSIONS.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-The opinion en-
tertained by a majority Of the papers
here of the speeches of Count Czernin
and Chancellor Hertling, is that Ger
many regards itself as a conqueror,
and that she is determined upon ag-
gression. The Germans are prepared
to listen to no peace terms, and
expect to force her own, therefore the
war must go on.
1t is admitted Count Czernin's tone
is more conciliatory than that of the
German chancellor, but this is attrib-
utd largely to internal conditions in
Austria Hungary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27

Fifty professors of Yale have given
up their professions for military
work, and 1,400 Yale graduates have
enlisted in various forms of govern
ment service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
sliced Breakfast Bacon, in car

tons, pound .................5 SOC
Sugar may be sold in two-pound and
flve-pound packages-not over five
pounds to a customer. Less than two
pounds may be sold.
Flour may be sold not over 4S
puonds to customer. Rural resi-
dents are allowed twice as much sugar
and -four.
The retailer is allowed $1.10 bar
rel profit when -four is sold in the
sack. He is allowed $3.50 barrel
profit when it is sold in loose quanti>
ties. He is allowed two cents pound
profit on sugar when it is charged and
delivered-one cent a pound profit if
the customer pays cash and carries it.
Sales must be by the pound-nOt by
the measure. Dealers are required
to post this notice conspiciously in
their stores.
FRANC MANGUM,
Sumter County Food Administrator.
Advisory Committee w. A. Dodson,
n. NJ. Dudley, r. c. Moran, Mrs.
Lawson Staplcton, Mrs. Frank
Harold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
DAN CHAPPELL TO
JOIN FLYING CORPS

Dan ChappeI, popular and widely
known young attorney here, has re-
ceived orders to report for instruction
at the government flying school at
the University of Taxas, Austin, Tex.
He is required to be there on February
End, and is busy telling his friends
good bye. He enlisted several weeks
ago in. the aviation section, and has
since been on waiting orders here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
OFFICIAL FOOD PRICE SCHEDULE
AS FIXED BY u. S. ADMINISTRATOR
uary ssth.
requested asked than the
prices stated to administrators

Flour, best grade, "a lbs. ....$1.75
Flour, second grade, "a lbs. 500. .$1.65
Flour (if sold in bulk) per lb. .'..7 12c
Rice, fancy head, per lb. ........11c
Lard, country, per ID 32c
Lard, pure. ................t.. SIC
Snowdrift Lard QO-lb pails) .... $3.50
Lard Compound, per pound. ..... .27c
Grits, per lb ...............''.. ..0fc
Irish Potatoes (old) per lb. ,.O4c
Onions, per lb. ....,...........O6 .O6 Lac
Peas, per 10. ....,........,.. lac
Lima Beans, per lb. ...............2O zoe
Cheese, per ID. ...................5 55c
Butter creamery per lb. .......6oc
Eggs, per dozen, ................'.. 30
Tomatoes (no. cans) .............15c
Tomatoes (No. 8 cans) ............2 zoe
Corn( Fancy Maine) per can. II lie
Evaporated Milk, (small cans) OF lie
Evaporated Milk Qarge cans) ..15c
Eagle Brand MIX .''''''''.''.'.''''1 zoe
Ga. Cane Syrup (gallon) ........$11O
Ga. Cane Syrup (half gallon) 80 QUO
Bread (per loaf ...............10c
White Meat (sides) per lb........28c
White meat (cuts) per d." 0Vc
Meal (per peck .......'..'...''oO QUO
Sweet Potatoes, ..95c pix, or $1.25 bu.
Oatmeal, 13c, two for ............ .25c
Salmon (best brands) can, 49,. Zoe
English Peas, can, .15c, 25c and 9Oc
BAKED Beans, can, .....15c, 2 for zoe
Dried Peas, pound, ...............l4c
Prunes, pound, -. III lie to zoe
Macaroni, pkg, .12 1-2 to 15c
Salad Oil, can, ..............-...6 6Oc
Sugar, "cash and carry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
Socialist Warns Government.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26.-Philip Sche-
demand, president of the social demo
Gratis organization in Germany, an
swering Chancellor Won Hertling's
speech to the reichstag, today warned
the military traders and the imperial
government that if they fail to bring
peace between Germany and Russia
they may be hurled from power.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
Demonstrations in Austria.

LONDON, Jan. ga Petrograd dis
patch dated riday says BoIsheyiki
there report great demon
strations in progress Throughout Aus
tria and Hungary. A workmen's and
soldiers organization has been formed
in Vienna
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-27
At
TORPEDO SHOP
KILLS SIXTEEN
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT NEW
PORT, RHODE ISLAND, RESULTS
FATALLY-NO IDEA YET WHAT
CAUSED COMBUSTION.

NEWPORT, r. l., Jan. pa mys-
terious explosion occurred at the tor
pedo station here late today.
Sixteen men, all civilians, are said
to have been at work in the magazine,
and it is feared all of these were
either killed or seriously injured, p
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Norwegian Protests
Freedom of the Seas
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 10-Brit-
ish wireless service-Professor Christ
ian Collin of .Christiania university,
writing on 1.-The freedom of the seas"
in the Norwegian paper Tidens Tegn
says:
"A voice is heard in Norway
voice from Germany loudly pleading
for freedom of the seas. No human
being will deny that Germany has in
deed done her best to free the seas,
that is to say, free them from carry
ing living men and ships.
Those who really liberated the
seas from being place of ceaseless
agony from whose depths rose lige
bubbles the last dying breath of those
sunk without trace by, the most des-
tructive band of brigands ever known
these were not the Germans but
England and her colonies, France,
Italy and the United States, and it is
they alone who have the right to
speak loudly of freedom of the seas
Those others who have scattered
broadcast the result of a million la
bors should be silent. The very seas
themselves might well pray for de-
liverance from these hypocrites, who
dare speak of the freedom of the seas
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
American War Film
Cheered IN Holland
(By Associated Prsss)

THE HAGUE, Dec. 12-Under the
auspices of the American Committee
of Public Information. the first ex-
hibition of the American war film. en-
titled Americas Answer" was given
here recently to select audience
composed of chief officers of the gen.
eral staff of the Dutch army and navy
invited by American military and
naval attaches.
The film consisted of eight reels
showing the American fleet in Euro
pean waters, transport and hospital
services and other aspects of Amer
cas- achievements in the war
A feature of interest proved to be
the series of pictures of American
aviation. The whole display was
greeted with warm enthusiasm while
views showing President Wilson and
General Pershing drew spontaneous
cheers.
The musical accompaniment was
periodically American and included
famous songs of the Civil and Spanish
American wars as well as southern
melodies, many of which were heard
here for the first time. The film will
be shown throughout Holland.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Charges Filed Against
Indianapolis Company
Ry Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Dec 12-Charges
of unfair competition are made
against the National Bridge company
Of indianapolis in a complaint issued
today by the Federal Trade Commits
sion. 1t is alleged that the company,
by waving claims against builders
and contractors has secured consent
OF defendants to the entering of court
DEGREES favorable to the company in
% suits for alleged infringement of
PATENTS. 1t is further alleged that
these consent" DEGREES were used as
a basis Of advertisements in which it
was intimated that the DEGREES were
entered after full trial on merits with
The intent of coercing other contrac-
tors and builders into paying large
sums of money as royalties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
.C0NSCRIpTI0N IS
WAR CAUSE SAYS
y d. ENGLISH PREMIER
Existence of Conscript Armies
Rushed World Into War,
re- States Lloyd George.

d cs~ LONDON. Dec. 12.-Premier Lloyd
! George, speaking today at Bristol said
the English military service act was
passed in order to meet great emer-
q gency. When that emergency was
passed the need was passed and the
act would lapse He added there was
no intention to renew it. Whether
Great Britain would require conscrip-
ton in the future in any shape or
form, Mr. Lloyd George said, depend
ed not upon the opinion which he
now expressed but upon the peace
terms which were made. Continuing
the prime minister said
What drove us to CONSUMPTION was
the existence of conscript armies on
the continent that inevitably rushed
the world into war. They could not
have great military machine there
without tempting the men at the head
of them to try their luck with those
machines. The Germans always felt
there was nothing to resist their per-
feet military machine.
Must Not Give up Navy.
"lf You want a permanent peace; II
You want to prevent the horrors OF
this war being repeated you must put
an end to conscript armies OF the con-
9tinent of Europe.
H'- THE first thing to do is to prevent
the REPETITION of blunders of the past
by making it impossible to have those
great conscript armies in the future.
I'VE did not have the machinery
for an offensive war. Our navy Is a
defensive weapon and not an often
sive one; and that is why we do not
mean to give it up. We have kept
these islands free from invasion for
centuries, and we mean to take no
risk in the future
Mr. Lloyd George declared that the
decision which would be taken in the
next few months in the peace confer
ence was going to leave a mary upon
the world. The ages to some, he
said. would be able to reap the fruits
OF IT,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Kansas City Walks to
Work Again This Morning

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12.-Agaic
Kansas City walked to work this
morning or caught motor trucks, hast
lily converted into buses, delivery
trucks. bakery and milk wagons or
motor cycle anything moving in the
right direction.
1t was the second day of the street
car strike called Yesterday morning
and there was little indication early
today that the complcte tie-up OF the
street car system would be relieved
t0r several days. AN effort will be
made to operate street cars in a day
CT two" said an announcement by
Mayor James Cowgirl, who added that
the company had been promised the
entire police force of the city, if ne
ccssary. to protect it in the lawful con-
duet of It's business.
City officials and business men will
cndeavor to evolve some plan for set
tlement today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
German Prisoner Once
Lived in Kansas City
CBy Associated rresa)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION, Dec. 12--A number of
Germans, who had lived in the United
States for years, greeted the American
troops on their arrival in Coblenz.
Among them was Ernest Westfall,
whose father lives at Enid. Okla.
Westfall, formerly q member of the
Missouri National Guard. left Kansas
CITY at the outbreak of the war. He
eventually reached Berlin and joined
the German army but was discharged
after several months service, owing
&c Illness.
Westfa,l said he came to Coblenz
from Berlin, hoping to see William
a. Smith formerly captain of the Kan
s#s City company of guards of which
Westfall was once member. West
fail was informed by the Americans
that Smith. serving in che Thirty fifth
Division as q major, was killed at
Cheppy soon after the Meuse Argonne
offensive began.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Railroad Heads Meet
Behind Closed Doors
fBy Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.-Confer-
ences of the railroad executives advis-
DRY committee on problems relating
to the return Of the roads to private
operation continued here today be-
hind closed doors. Director General
McAdoo's recommendation that gov
eminent control of railroads be con-
tinued until January. 1924, although
causing the railroads no surprise, was
expected to enter largely into their
discussion today.
When policy for the railroads is
agreed upon by the committee, which
is made up of "a members represent
ing all the large roads of the country
and ninety per cent of the railroad
mileage, it will be presented to the
bankers, shippers, labor leaders and
owners Of railroad securities and then
reported back to the several railroads
for their approval. The meetings of
the committee are expected to last
for several weeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
|. o. o. r. ELECTS OFFICERS

EATON. O., Dec. l2.-Eaton lodge,
Odd Fellows. and Rachel lodge Daugh,
tiers OF Rebekah, have elected the fol
lowing officers Eaton lodge: n. G.,
William Emrick; V. G., o. J. Dalrym-
Pile: r. s., Henry Dalrymple; F. s., T.
b. Sturr: treasurer, G. w Renfuss
trustee, John Fisher Rachel lodge:
n G., Mrs Nellie Click; V. G., Mrs.
Alice McMechen; r. C., Miss CHINA
Stewart; +. c., Miss Jennie Reed !;
treasurer. Mrs Sadie Young; trustee,
AN'rs Ardella Sturr
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
FARMERS CLUB MEETS

OXFORD. O.. Dec. 1.-THE Prac-
teal Farmers Club met today at Plain
View. the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Whitesell. The subject, Market
and Food Values of Cereals" under
the following sub-heads. was discuss
ed: Corn. Marion E. Bourne; wheat,
B. NJ. Black: cats. Calvin Wilson; bar
ley, Albert N Miller
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
MINES ON FIRE.

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 12.-Fire which
started last night on the 700-foot level
of the Nevercweat mine of the Anacon-
da Copper Mining company, was be-
lieved today to have spread to the
Anaconda mine. adjoining. John Gill
lie, manager of the mines of the An
aconda Copper Mining company. said
that all men had been brought safely
to the surface from both properties.
Both mines will be closed for several
days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Women's Council Asks
Convention Referendum,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE
Legislative Council of Indiana Women
decided today to ask the legislature
10 provide a referendum to determine
whether Il constitutional convention
shall be called. They also asked Gov
ernor Goodrich to invoke the assist
ance of the county defense councils in
having the plan discussed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Will Publich Notes on
Chile-Peru CONTROVERSY
,1sv Associated Press,

SANTIAGO. Chile, Wednesday. Dec
11.-Notes exchanged by the Chilean
government with the United States
and Argentina relative to the contro-
versy between Chile and Peru will be
published in few days, according to
announcement here
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
MOTOR PLANT TO CLOSE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. IAN
nouncement was made today by the
Nordyke & Marmon company that
within a few weeks their plant for
manufacturing liberty motors will be
closed. 1t employees $500 men, who
will be released. Liberty motors are
still being produced. 1t is understood
the government is storing them for
future use.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
Heavy Fatality From
Ella" in Guatemala
CBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-Outbreak
of violent epidemic of influenza with
extremely high fatality rate was re-
ported to the state department today
from Guatemala. The report says the
epidemic is especially prevalent in, the
northern and western mountainous
regions of the country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
EMIL STRAUSS DEAD.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 12.-Emil L.
Strauss. Jewish leader, and president
Of the National Association of Brass
Manufacturers, died of influenza at
his home here last night. He had
been ill since Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
w. S. S. Exchanges to
Next Series Authorized
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec 12-Federal
reserve banks were authorized today
by Secretary McAdoo to exchange
1918 series for the next stamps of the
1918 series for the next lamps of the
1919 series between Jan. l and 10. This
exchange will affect only banks, post
Offices and other agents for the
stamps, not individual holders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12

A Washington man proposes that as
the United States was in the war 5S4
days, Liberty monument to the mem
bers of our heroes be erected at the
capital, one foot in height for each
day, making it 584 feet high.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12

The fulmar, a sea bird common on
the island of st. Gilda, is so oily that
when the natives kill one they simply
pass wick through his body and use
it as a lamp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12
FINED FOR BEGGING.

James Bradish was fined IS and !
costs in city court Wednesday for
begging.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-12

Mems classy Suits in wool. serges,
in great variety of patterns, in
Guiding Checks, Stripes and rich
mixtures. The very latest models.
VIII make an appreciated and prac-
teal Xmas gift for father, son or
brother. Hirsch Xmas sale price
The Keota news., 1918-05-10
SAVE WHEAT

The most vital food question
facing America now 10 whsat
saving.
The United States Food Ad.
mlnistration, In view Of the
critical wheat shortage, asks
every coloradoan to observe
these rules:
For the sake Of the American
lads In the trenches Of France.
Make every meal every day .
"WheAtless meal" Eat no food
OF any kind containing wheat or
wheat products unless absolute
Iy neeessary for heaith.
Use potatoes, fresh vsas-
tables, fruits. dairy products
and other cereals such % corn
and rice for fresh and cured
meats Of all kinds. including
pork.