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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
4s Standard
SPECIAL SALE

At $145 yard wide black Taffeta
Chiffon finish wear guaranteed.
at zoe forty inch white Lawns,
neavy quality suitable for underyca
At Csc Misses and Boys heavy hib-
bed Stockings, seamless, actual value
3sc.
At zoe small lot of Women's white
and black seamless Stockings, value
25c.
At 75c genuine Mohawk Sheeting
guaranteed 70 inches wide (unbleach-
ed.
At CSC Mems heavy ribbed winter
Underwear, shirts and drawers, value
slips.
At $3.50 Ladies fine bleached rib
bed Underwear, Vests and Pants to
match.
At 35c short lengths of the very best
Outings, all colors.
At zoe one thousand remnants, yard
wide Sheeting, smoothe weave, value
Csc.
At Csc one thousand remnants, SO
inch fine Sheeting, lengths to 20
yards.
At 1Oc genuine Palm Olive Soap,
full size cakes and wrapped, value
15c.
at &c genuine Palm Olive Rose
Bath Soap full size cakes, value now
zoe.
At 4c Armour's Hammer Laundry
Soap, full size cakes, Unite cakes.
At Csc fine white Isle Stockings,
scanned back, silk fniss, value 75c.
At csc infants white cotton ribbed
Undervests, full bleached, all sizes.
At 25c and Csc, choice of fifty dozen
regular soc suspenders, pretty pat
terms.
At $3.50 Ladies' fine bleached rib
bed Union Suits, all sizes value 81.
At 1925 bolt cotton Diaper Cloth
price for the full bolt.
At &c dozen, choice of one thousand
dozen Pearl Buttons, all sizes.
At 15c Ladies' guaranteed pure
Linen Handkerchief, hemstitched
full size
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
LIGHTING co. MEN
TOOK $500 BONDS

Through the efforts of Messrs. Joe
Johnson and J. W. Kilroy, the employ
ees of the Americas Lighting Com
pany subscribed yesterday for $2,5OC
worth of bonds. Those subscribing
represented workers in every depart
ment of the big plant, and the sub
scription was given the central com
mittee here in time to assure Sumter s
going cover the top" by a good mar
gin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
Many Uses for Kapok.

Kapok is the name applied to the
silky fiber found around the seed of
the silk-cottOn tree (EriOdendron an
fractuOsum). This tree is found in all
tropical countries and is very album
dant in Java, which furnishes a large
part of the commercial supply. Ka-
pok is imported into the United States
In large quantities, principally from
Java, and is used as filling for mat
tresses, pillows, cushions and life pre-
servers of various kinds, and as an up
holstery material.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
State of Georgia
Executive Department,
Atlanta, Ga, August a., 1918
A PROCLAMATION.

Submitting a proposed amendment
to the Constitution of Georgia, to be
voted on at the general election to
be held on Tuesday, November 5th,
1918, said amendment to amend Art.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Mrs. B. R. Boyd received a mes
sage Friday announcing the safe ar
rival overseas of her brother Sgt. W
4. Bankhead
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Just arrived, big lot of COLES
HOT BLAST HEATERS On display
at ALLISON FURNITURE co. post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Preston B. Williford has returned
from Ashville and will spend some
time in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

The condition of Marvin Everette,
who is in with pneumonia, was re-
garded as very serious yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Americas relatives have been noti-
fed of the safe arrival overseas of
Corporal J. R. Bramlett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

We have only recently received
received from the big mill of South
Georgia and Florida ten carloads of
the very finest long leaf yellow pine
'uaber and today our stock Of cell
Ing, flooring, etc, is by far the most
complete and Of the very best grades
you Will find south of Macon. Hence
we are prepared better than ever to
do.tusinese with you when you are in
the market for high grade lumber.
White CT phone US, we feature quick
deliveries. John w. SILVER. Phone
1T.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Glasses fitted, broken lenses dCpli.
Gated. Bell, the OptOmetrist.
Rev. Percy Jones is spending few
days in Columbus, Ga, with his wife.
We have a fine assortment of the
original COLES HOT BLAST HEAT
Frs" See them at Allison Furniture
Co. post
Four car loads No. and No 2 pine
shingles. Write or phone Us your
order. We feature quick service. Jno.
w. SILVER. Phone 1T.
Mr.. S. T. Bradford, a prominent
Sumter county planter, was in Amer
icus yesterday.
MOTHERS, we have a fine lot of
"KIDDIE HOOPS" for Baby Ali
son Furniture Co. 20-3t
Fresh Perch, Trout, Spanish Mack
erel at Bragg Market. 1927
Mr. s. F. Mitchell, of Smithville
spent Saturday i'll Americas.
Red cedar shingles are everlasting
Try them We feature quick SER
vice. Jno. W. SILVER. Phone III
At Kassels
just received a new shipment OF
TricOllett Dresses and new waists.
&. webb, of the 18th District, was
in the city yesterday.
Have COLES HOT BLAST
HEATER installed now, before the
weather gets COLD. Allison Furni-
ture Co. post
Fresh Perch, Trout, Spanish Mack
erel at Bragg Market. 1927
Just received several real ''KIDDIE
HOOPS" just what you have been
wanting for Baby Allison Furniture
Co. 20-3t
Neal A. Ray, of near Americas, was
a visitor in town Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

John W. SILVER manufactures all
kinds of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Col
umns, Brackets, Spindles, Plain and
Cabinet Mantels. Large orders
specially but small ones are appre-
ciated and given the same careful and
Lrompt attention. We feature quick
service. Write or phone. John w.
SILVER, Phone III.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

At KaSSelS
inst received a new shipment OF
TricOllett Dresses and new waists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Mr.. Jarrett Wilson, of Leslie, was
in Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20
Local News Items

SIC eur new design in plated flat
ware the jamestown. s. A. Daniels,
the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Use Mentho-Sav and avoid influenza
Sold by J. I. Giddings, Druggist,
16-6t.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Heys
and Miss Annie Heys will learn with
pleasure that the condition of the lat
ter was reported Saturday as much
improved.
Write or phone us your order for
brick, lime, cement, sand, rough and
dressed lumber. We feature quick
service. Jno w. SILVER Phone III.
At KaSSelS
Just received a new shipment Of
Tricsllett Dresses and new waists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Neal A. Ray, of near Americas, wa!
a visitor in town Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Glasses fitted, broken lenses dCpli-
Gated. Bell, the OptOmetrist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Just received several real ''KIDDIE
KOOPS," just what you have been
wanting for Baby. Allison Furniture
Co. 20-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Rev Percy Jones is spending few
days in Columbus, Ga, with his wife
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Fresh Perch, Trout, Spanish Mack,
erel at Bragg Market. 1921
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

6, Sec. /, of the Constitution of Geor-
gia. to as to increase fund allowed
Governor with which to employ cler-
ical help.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

Have a COLES HOT BLAST
HEATER" installed now, before the
weather gets COLD. Allison Furni.
ture Co. 20-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-20

We have a fine assortment of the
original COLES HOT BLAST HEAT
Frs" See them at Allison Furniture
Co. post
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
HUN AIRMAN TURNS
GUN ON HELPLESS
Falling to His Death, Maleyolent
German Shoots Women
and Children.

The desperate malevolence of a Ger
man airman. who, falling to his DEATH
tried to ego west In style" by taking
with him as many women and children
as he could is graphically described
by Mrs. Laura Forest of the American
fund for French wounded In a letter
from Epernay, where she had taken
part in the evacuation OF a hospital
before the German advance and wit
messed the fall of the Hun plane. The
letter tells how the Boche even after
he had fallen deliberately continued
to fire upon no~ncombatant spectators.
Mrs. Forests letter follows:
at was just after breakfast on Sun
day. when the guns announced the APP
proach of an enemy plane and we
crowded AROUND the doors of our no.
tel and watched what we thought was
the successful carrying out of a dan
gerous move, the sudden dropping
down of the plane through the area OF
bursting shells and out Of the reach
of the guns. Right over The building
he came, raking the street with ma
chine-gun fire-and then came such a
burst of joy from the throats of the
people as is seldom heard: II est
tombe! II est tombe 7 (He has fallen.)
"When I found myself I was run
ming with the men and women and
children of Epernay, and with them l
kept on running till the fallen plane
was In sight. Wounded as the avia-
tor was, he turned his machine gun on
the crowd and fired, killing a woman
and a child. And still we ran on and
found him and only the arrival of a
motor with the police let him live as
long as he did. He died within a few
hours. The second man was buried
under the machine and the crowd was
well dispersed before he was brought
out, badly wounded, and carried away.
/ never heard whether he lived or
died."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
DEATH DREAM TRUE
Sergeant Weoner Was Killed In an
Accident.

A vivid dream In which she saw her
foster son. Sergt. A. e. Wegner of the
Medical division. Three Hundred and
T~hirty-second infantry, at Camp Sher-
man. killed and which prompted her
to write the soldier warning him
against using a horse In his work. has
come true, II was learned the other
day from Mrs. Ira Farr Of 30. 1929
Upton avenue. Minneapolis. the mother.
Worried over the dream, Mrs. Farr
wrote the soldier. who in turn said
that his work did not require the use
OF a horse. However, before the let
ter of reinsurance had reached her
Mrs. Farr received a telegram from
the war department advising her that
the boy had met with an accident.
Investigation showed that he had
been thrown from a horse. suffering
a fractured skull. from which he died.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29

FOR SALE-New house. 3 completely
furnished rooms and bath; screen
porch. removable sashed-in win
dows, built-in kitchen; 8 acres land.
250-foot frontage on Z. Second
street; city water and lights;
chicken house, we'll. gas engine.
tools, chicken wire. fence posts,
sheds. etc. Would make an ideal
chicken ranch. Price. $4,000; terms,
one-half cash, balance 3 years at 8
per cent. For further particulars,
apply Silver State office.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29

FOR RENT-The Hill house on Baud
street; partly furnished. Inquire of
Mrs. w. L. Lemley al residence. tia
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
GIVES UP DEsERTER SON
Alabama Father Turns Him Over to
Military Authorities.

Startling Hicks, Jr., alleged to have
deserted his command at Camp
Wheeler. Macon, Ga, two months ago,
is back in the hands of military au-
thorities. through the fundamentally
of his father. The young man, who Is
said to have hid in the woods near his
home. at Jasper, Ala. after leaving
camp, was turned over to the authori-
ties by his father, who had spent sew
eral nights in the woods before finding
his son.
at nearly broke my heart to have
to arrest my own son and turn him
over to the authorities on so serious
a charge" the father told federal Of
fclals, but even IL he Is my son I
cannot harbor him as a deserter or
c~ountenance his action"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29

All the troubles of the kaiser and
his aids are not confined to the Sois-
sons-Reims sector, as Is indicated by
the reports of food crops In Germany
which are reaching officials of the
United States government. In the
south and west of Germany favorable
conditions prevail due chiefly to rains
and intensive cultivation.
In middle Germany, however. and
especially in M~echlenburg and Pom
erania, the dry weather has curtailed
or destroyed the vegetable crops, and
importation of foodstuffs from other
parts of the empire already have been
found necessary.
To complicate the situation in the
drought ridden areas, plaques of In
sects have attacked the potato crop
and all but destroyed Ii. The cab
bage crop has suffered heavily In this
respect, too.
In some sections of Germany an
excellent fruit crop is reported, while
in other parts it Is only mediocre
and scarcely sufficient to meet the
needs of the civilian population dur
ing the summer months.
Soldiers Harvest in Russia.
In the face of the shortage Ger
many Is sending soldiers equipped
with th%rashing machines into the Rus
sian grain country. harvesting the
crops and taking what she desires.
usually all, and giving the peasants
little. In Poland and Lithuania
horses and cattle are being seized,
along with timber, with nc payments
made and nc receipts given for the
supplies the Germans "requisition."
The beet sugar crop In Germany is
about 100000 tons short, although
a price of 81 cents a bushel was al
lowed to the farmers as a means of
stimulating Its production. One of
the causes of failure in production
was found in the shortage of coal
at the sugar factories. Many of
them were unable to obtain coal at all
and used fodder from the fields and
other similar materials for fuel.
A report on the table allotment of
sugar In Germany which has reached
this country shows that from six to
seven ounces a week for each person
is allowed by the government. This
is almost the same quantity that Is
allowed to the people of the United
States under the new sugar conserva-
ton regulations put into effect by the
food administration.
Sugar In Preserves Forbidden.
The use of sugar In jams, pre-
serves and other canned fruits has
been forbidden and all sugar. Is be-
Ing used only to meet the table needs
OF the German population.
Virtually all the vegetables that are
being grown In Germany are being
produced by women and girls. Men,
regardless of their ages, have been
sent to the munitions plants unless
previously called on for military serv.
Zoe. An official of the military sys-
TEN occupying a position correspond.
ing to local food director is determin-
Ing the proportion of each garden and
vegetable crop which the producers
may keep for their own use and
the part which must be sent into the
cities for consumption there or canned
for transportation to the front.
One Of the severe hardships TO
which the German civilian population
is being subjected Is In the shortage
OF soap. Inability to obtain caustic
soda and other ingredients used In
soap making virtually has ended the
supply for cilivian use.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
NOT SLY ENOUGH
Man Pays $50 Fine for Getting Meat
Contrary to Law.

A man whose name was given as
Sly has been fined $50 In London for
obtaining meat contrary TO the ration
ing order.
According to the evidence before the
court, on two successive weeks boxes
were consigned by rail to Sly, and one
was discovered to contain meat weigh
Ing 20 pounds when the bottom drop
ped out In transit.
The second box contained q pounds
Of meat, while the members of the de-
PENDANTS family only namhered four.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
HIGHEST PRICES FOR HIDES
AND FURS

We will pay the highest prices for
hides, furs and pelts. NEVADA HIDE
& JUNK CO.. winnemucca Nev.-IAd-
vartisanent. sStf
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29

A Seattle shoe factory has Just COM
pieted a pair Of shoes for a Camp
Lewis soldier. size No. ii. The shoes
measure 17A inches In length and
across tAs ball they are 8 inches.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
Castor Beans Thrive.

Responding to the governments re-
quest farmers Of South Georgia have
planted castor beans extensively. The
plants are thriving and In splendid
condition, being impervious to the at
tacks of insects.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
FINDS LATEST VARIETY OF
CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTOR

Chicago.-Chicago has pro-
duced the latest variety of "con-
scieptious obJector," and. as a
result, John Taylor probably will
not serve Uncle Sam overseas.
John, who had been called for
service, walked into a court
room here and confessed to en-
bezzling more than $1,000 from
his employer during the last two
years. He said he objected to
going to the army with a black
.'mark against him-so he con-
fessed. He was held for the
grand jury.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
Mining Stocks

Quotations. street, exchanges and
elsewhere. of properties of merit"
This part of Nevada-Winnemucca-
will bear fruit, mining for various
minerals. For further information
OF additional listing, apply to f. c.
Robins & Co.
wINNEMUCCA DISTRICT
Bid Asked
Nevada Vulcan Mines (5)..S1.50 1885,
Imperial Group .--.- - ---.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE-160 acres
us. patented land, at a bargain:
fenced with four-strand wire fence,
lower strand rabbit proof; new
four-room house, barn. sheds and
well with good flow of water, gaso-
line engine and pump; good part of
land under cultivation; one bumper
crop potatoes raised; about one and
one-half miles from city limits. For
terms and information. apply Silver
State office. 112-6t
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
GERMAN CROPS
WILL Be SHORT.
Dry Weather Curtails Production
of Vegetables.
SUGAR IS MUCH SCARCER

Soldiers Sent to Russia TO Harvest
Grain and Seize II for Army Needs
Plague Of insects Destroys Pots-
toes and cabbage-SIx TO Seven
Ounces Of Sugar 10 Weekly Allow
ance Permitted by Government.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-08-29
WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC.

FOUND-Keys on ring and string.
Owner can obtain same by calling
at this Office and paying for this ad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-14
present month. Still another type, O
two seated machine, Is being manu-

present month. Still another type, q
two seated machine, Is being manu-
featured.
Construction details of these planes
never have been published. 1t Is known,
however, that the seaplanes are SUBJ
stantially similar to the British flying
boats and are equipped with two Lib
erty motors,which provide approximate
ly 700 horse power to drive the ship.
This is understood to be much in ex-
cess of the power used in similar Brit
ish craft and their performance is ex-
pected to be proportionately better.
In this connection 1t was learned
that engineers of the aircraft board
now have overcome the last minor de-
feet of the Liberty motors, having to
do with the fabrication system. A num-
Der of motors taken haphazard from
the quantity production supply have
been operated continuously for many
hours without any trouble developing.
Officials in close touch with progress
being made on production of fighting
planes in this country are still satisfied
that the output will tax shipping ia
clities before July, when delivery in
quantities in France has been sched-
uled. Already a problem Of caring for
the planes on the other side is one to
which General Pershing's staff is CIV
ing serious thought.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-14
FIRE RISK RATES HIGHER.
Sureharse Of 10 Per Cont TO BE Added
Because of War Taxes.

Chicago, March 14.-Because Of the
war taxes and other extra expenses
due to the war the fire insurance COM
panies have been compelled to add a
supercharge of 10 per cent to their
present rates in a large part Of the
western territory. This will be made
general as soon as the necessary ar
rangements can be completed. None
Of these unusual war costs are covered
by the schedules by which the former
rates were r,ade, and the companies
declare that even the temporary 10 per
cent charge will not offset all the extra
expenses to which they are subjected
because of war conditions. Similar ac-
ton was taken several months ago IN
the east and part Of the south. The
supercharge is TO be removed as soon
as the war taxes and other abnormal
costs are ended.
The increase is solely to cover war
expenses, and has nothing to do with
the loss ratio, altho the fire losses were
nearly 100000, 600 more in 1917 than in
1916, and $70,0OO,OO ahead of 1918. The
increased cost of repairs and replace
ments for partial losses is also an i'm
portant factor in the situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-14
OFFERS COMPROMISE PLAN.
ShaIlenberser Proposes New Basis Fol
National Army Draft


Washington, March IA compro-
mise plan to base the army draft quota
on registration and liability of service
instead Of the present basis Of popu
lation has been framed by Representa-
tive Shallenberger, of Nebraska, is ac-
ceptable to Chairman Dent of the
house military committee, and will be
pressed into the house, and an effor.
will be made to secure President Will
sons support.
Chairman Dent announced today he
would not necessarily delay the quota
bill.
The compromise proposes the fol-
Owing plan:
Quotas shall hereafter be deter
mined in proportion to the number Of
persons registered Tin state) and
credit shall be given for the number
OF men who have entered the military
service Of the United States from any
such state, territory. district or sub
division thereof since April 1917"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-14

Standard, .s5@.s5h; No. 3, white, .s5;
No. A. white. 94k; No. 2, mixed. s2h;
No 3, mixed, .92@92h.
Chicago Produce.
Chicago, March IA.
Butter-Unchanged creamery extras,
45; extra irsts, 44k; tirsts, 1924;
seconds, 41142k.
Eggs-Unchanged; receipts, 1855
cases; at mark, cases included, 1914 %
Say; ordinary firsts, 34h @S4h; frsts
35A G351A; prime tirsts, 3S@39.
Cheese Steady; daisies, 25A @26 "A;
twins 23624; Young Americas, Use
@27; long horns, 271a @2S.
Poultry-Alive, unchanged: turkeys
% ROSTERS, 22@29; gueese, 23@25;
ducks, 2SmS0.
Pork--Cash, nominal.
Lard-Cash, 25.70.
Ribs Cash. 23.S7@24.S7.
Rye-No. .. go.
Barley-1.1562.2S.
Timothy-5.004S
Clover-2S.00@3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-14

Chicago, March 14.-Corn had
downward tendency today due to
meetings here to discuss large facili-
ties for hedging trades. The bears put
some stress also on the fact that pri
mary receipts continued in excess Of
last year. After opening shade low
er. with May at Sl.27k, the market
rallied a trifie and then sagged lower
than before.
AS a result of persistent commission
house selling May delivery fell to be-
low s1.27 for the first time in a week.
Good progress was said to have been
made in formulating plans for better
ment of the grain trade. The close was
heavy, II to e and l cent net lower,
with March at s1.277s and May at
s1.26A.
Oats receded on account OF commits
sion house selling, due to rapid prog
ress Of seeding. All transactions, how
ever, were in small lots. Opening
prices, which varied from unchanged
figures to Il cent advance, were fol-
lowed by moderate general decline.
Provisions.
Strength Of hog quotations made
provisions second. Offerings were
readily absorbed.