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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21

dear old America. am real proud of
the American soldiers, and the way
they take things over here. They
seem to be in good spirits all Of the
time. They don't seem to fear any
thing at all.
No, Mother, l haven't seen anything
that looked like a watermelon over
here. If L should meet one in the
road 1 would hardly know what it
was. You know I would like very
r,uch to have a big red mellon, nice
and cold, to eat right about now. Just
think how good it would be, so when
you all eat all you want, then eat an
extra slice for me and just think it
is me that is eating it.
If you were sitting here with me
you could hear the big guns fine and
see lots of airplanes up in the air
shooting the machine guns and see
our anti-aircraft guns shooting at
the German airplanes and see the big
explosion way up in the air from the
big guns.
l can hear them all day and all
night. 1t is very interesting to see
ana hear them, although I'm not on
tbs firing line. This is all true I'm
telling you but don't let it worry you
at all.
DO you get my letters regular? l
you should get from three to four
from me each week How are you ali
getting on? Hope you all are getting
on as we'll as I am. have gained at
least ten pounds since l left Camp
Wadsworth.
With heart full of love to all the
family. Your son,
RYAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21
RIFT NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dorman had as
their Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis Cocker and daughters, of Plains /;
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Laramore and
children, Mrs F. M. Coker, Of Cor
dele; Miss Ada Wren, Messrs. Tom
Laramore, starlin McCrary, Frank
Davis, Dave and Hewey Wren.
Mrs. F. NJ Cocker, of Cordedle, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. R. ]. John
son, this week.
Mr. Frank Davis has returned Nme
after two weeks visit in Cordele.
The many friends of Mrs. j. H.
Young are sorry to hear she is not do
Ting so we'll at this writing
Mr.. Stanlin McCraFy will leave
Thursday, August %, for Camp Cor
don, Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Jones, Jr., and
daughter, Beatrie, has been visiting
relatives and friends in South Caro-
lima recently.
We are sorry to hear Mrs. NJ. w.
Suggs is in the hospital in Atlanta.
We hoye she will soon be able to
come home.
Several from around here have been
attending preaching at Antioch.
The entire community was shocked
last Tuesday afternoon when they re-
ceived the news that Mrs. Tom Law
renee was dead. She had been in
bad health all the year. On Tues
day evening at $50 o'clock on August
9Th, the death angel visited her home
and took her beautiful life away. If
this sweet life had lived until Au-
gust Sth. she would have been Is
years old. On November 5, 1915 she
was happily married to Mr.. J. 7.
Lawrence at the home of her grand
father in Cordele. She had lived in
this settlement ever since their mar
riage. When her loved ones and her
friends reached her, her soul hsn
taken it's flight to a better world. She
is survived by her husband her par
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21

to get on full feed never brings you
profit.
When you are ready to put your
shoats on feed, begin with the B. A.
Thomas Hog Medicine. Use regularly
and watch your shoats round out
into fat hogs in nine months-hogs
going well over 200 pounds and as
high as 24O pounds. Figure the aver
age feeding and you will see why the
B. A. Thomas medicine is good in
vestment. Try feeding out your hogs
on this plan and If you are not more
than pleased, we will refund the cost
Of the medicine. Sold by G. E. Buch-
anan, Americas, Ga. ADV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21
STRONG OLD MAN
IS YEARS YOUNG
SAYS zIR0N Iron Tonic Made Him Feel
Better, Eat Better and Sleep Better.

Cd. Blount, Tarrytown, Ga. writes:
81 am seventy-five years old, yet have
been pretty strong until about year ago.
| did not feel so well, had worn, tired
feeling, my body ached and | was NOT
myself. I would chill easily blood
seemed thin, my flesh flabby and skin
not clear. didn't rest well and my ap~
petite was poor. heard Of zirOn, how
It was helping others and it seemed to be
what needed, too. soon saw after
began taking it that it was helping me.
Ifelt better in every way. ] ate better,
slept better. took three bottles and
IT helped me. am glad to recommend
Ziron."
Ziron is indicated for aaemia, pale COM
plexion, poor blood, general weakness,
etc. When your blood needs iron, take
Ziron. Remember, If the first bottle dom
Benefit, you get your money back. Don't
wait. Begin taking Ziron today.
At all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21

ents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Davis, one
Willie Davis, Of Newton, Co.;
sister, Miss Willie Davis, all of Cor
dele. Ga; one sister of Newton, Ca,
Mrs. S. C. Singley; one brother, Mr.
Frank Davis, of this settlement;
grand father and grand mother, ~
and Mrs. F, NJ Coker, of Cordelo, al.
several uncles and aunts.. On August
7th the deceased was laid to rest at
Mt Zion church, near Leslie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21
State OF Ohio. City Of Toledo.
RYAN.

LuCAS county, BS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner OF the firm OF F. J.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th Gay OF December.
A. y. 1886. A. ". GtFASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Ifars Catarrh ETai;c,ns is-taken in
ternally and acts through the} Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces cT he 3ystaNi. Scnj
for testimonials, FREQ.
= j. CIIENfr" I. %. Tol4tn, Q,
Sold by 8ll druggists ,ac
Halls FanlIY Pills fOr constipation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21
PROUD Of SOLDIERS
SENT BY AMERICA
To FRANCE AND WAY
THEYDO THEIR WORK
LIEUT.. r. NJ. WILLIAMSON, FORM
ERLY A VETERINARIAN HERE,
WRITES INTERESTINGLY TO
HOME FOLKS. TELLING OF HIS
EXPERIENCES WITH ARMY
EFOVERSEAS.~

Lieut.. R. M, Williamson, who was
formerly veterinarian here, but who
has been in the army service since
shortly after the mobilization at the
Mexican border, has just written al
interesting letter to his mother here,
in which he says he is proud of the
soldiers sent to France from America
and the way they do their work has
excited the admiration Of army men
there.
The letter, which will be read with
interest by many friends of Lieut.
Williamson, is as follows:
American ExpeditiOnary Forces
Hdqs. Infantry Brigade.
July %, 1918
Dear Mother:
IOuI iCtCCI JuSI ISCSlfOu anu 5AhN
TO hear from you as this is the second
letter l have had from any of you.
Well, we are still having rain every
day AS a general thing the nights
are fair but early in the mornings
is clouds up and begins to rain.
Sometimes it rains all day, then again
it Cn!y rains little, but enough to
know that it is trying to rain. The
ground over here gets wet and muddy
awful quick, but it drys very fast
The ground is all covered with grass
and it stays moist all the time.
Well, Mother, we are giving the
Germans a warm time over here. They
don't like to see us for the American
soldiers keep them on the run all the
time. The American soldiers don't
give the German army time to fool
around. The way everything is going
row we will soon be on our way to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21
24O POUND PIGS.

With corn above so cents hogs eat
their heads off very quickly. The
hog that takes two or three months
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-21

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Railroad Commits
sioner, to succeed Hon. George Hill
yer, who is not a candidate for re-
election, subject to the State Dem
ocratic Primary to be held in Sep
TENDER. The consideration of the
voters Of the state is most respect
fully requested.
VOLNEY WILLIAMS,
Waycross, Ga.
The Triton Gazette says: "Volney
Williams is candidate for Rail-
road Commissioner If elected he
will make a splendid official For
16 years he has edited the Way
cross Journal-Hera and has ever
been active in movements for the
best interest of the state He comes
from one of the greatest railroad
centers of the state. and from sec
ton that has no representation on
the Commission. He was a mem
utive Committee in 1901, and at
Legislature. No better material CO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
JUSTICES HOLD
FIRST MEETING
II. J. Best and Clarence Schroeder
Named Officers of New County
Association.

Temporary organization of a
county association of justices Of the
peace took place last evening when
zine justices of Rock Island county
met at the Kerns building, Moline.
According TO Ira Nels Pierce, who
was present at the meeting last
night, complete organization will
take place Friday evening at the
same meeting place. H. J. Best,
East Moline. was elected chairman,
and Clarence Schroeder, Rock Is
land. secretary.
1t is the intention of the assOCia-
ton TO incorporate in its member
ship every justice and police magis-
trate in the county and to increase
a feeling of fellowship and good
will among them. Steps will be
taken to unite the organization
with that Of the Illinois association
OF justices.
Among the things that the local
organization will attempt to estab-
lish as a rule among justices for
plaintiffs In all civic cases is to de-
posite a fee 10 cover Justices costs
before filing a suit.
Buy War Savings Stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
CRIPPLED FRENCH
SOLDIERS ENGAGE
IN WORK ON TOYS

Toy making Is one Of the voca-
tons encouraged in the reeducation
for war cripples in France.
The Ecole Joffre is situated in
the city of Lyon. and now special
ICES in commercial training for the
One-armed and in the manufacture
OF toys" says Grace s. Harper in
her recent booklet. Toy making
is being studied here with serious
purpose A beginning has been
made in the wholesale manufacture
of toys on the factory system by
which the making of separate parts
is assigned to the mutiIes, whose
physical handicaps allow for easy
operation of single processes only.
A research expert is constantly ex-
perimenting on new models for
manufacture When l was there
they had just perfected a papier-
mache horse, such as children ride
on to Banbury Cross and which. up
to the present time, has reached
Banbury Cross only by way Of Ger
many"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
In The Lodges

A. C. Grant,, F. H. Bein and J.
E. Modem, delegates to the state con-
vention of the National Associa-
ton of Stationary Engineers, left
this morning for Ottawa, Ill, TO
attend the gathering which opened
today. Mr.. Modem is vice president
and is in line for head of the or
ganiZation. At the meeting of the
Moline branch last evening, no
work was carried on in the educa-
tional department, but Immediately
after the delegates return from the
convention, the educational COM
mittee will commence special work.
Moline lodge, No. 235, Loyal Or
der of Moose, sponsored a family
party last evening for its members
and their families. Dancing and
other diversions were enjoyed.
Four candidates were initiated and
refreshments were served.
At the meeting last evening of
Harmony camp No. 2S46, r. y. A,
decision was made to appoint a
committee to make arrangements
for the annual outing which the
camp will hold sometime in July
Members balloted on two applica-
lions. Initiatory degree will be
conferred on the candidates in two
weeks. A social hour was enjoyed
and ice cream and cake served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
casio WILL TALK
AT MEETING HELD
FOR FACTORY MEN

Factory men of East Moline Will
participate in their second stunt
night tomorrow at the new Young
Mems Christian association build
ing. John w. Casio, former in
structor in the Rock Island high
school and new principal Of the
East Moline township high school,
will be the speaker of the evening
and will tell of his experiences in
Europe when he was caught there
in the early days Of the war.
Music for the entertainment Will
be furnished by Miss Bernice Ma
son and the shop quartet. stunts
for the evening include a tug-ot-
war between Union Malleable and
Root & VanDeryoOrt foundry teams
with eight men on each team
pool tourney between Deere d Co,
and r &, V. shopmen, six on a size,
and gymnasium and athletic con
tests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
PLOW CITY CLUBS
AID MUCH IN WAR
WORK PAST YEAR

Annual reports of the Mothers
club, the Junior Red Cross and the
teachers of the Grant school, Mo
line, indicate that these organiZa-
tons during the last II months
have devoted much of their time
and money to war aid.
The Mothers club made the fol-
lowing articles:
Sweaters, Is; helmets, IA; wrist
lets, IA pairs; socks, IA pairs; pa
jamas. 139 pairs; towels, $50;
sheets, 242; napkins. $50; pillow
cases, "a; French pillow cases. 35;
bandages, 1874; handkerchiefs, SO.
The Junior Red Cross made these
articles at school:
Gun wipes, $4,000; ice bag COW
ers, 25; sewing kits, us; property
bags, II; ambulance pillows, IA;
thread winders, $50; trench can
dies, 800; handkerchiefs, 100; wash
cloths, 1870; knitted afghans, IL;
rug afghans, 8; ships, several bar
rels
Made at home:
Sweaters, 81; scarfs, 9; wristlets,
7; squares, 40; wash cloths, 6;
socks, l pair; clippings for pillows,
Z; bandages, s.
Investments and donations by
teachers:
Liberty bonds, u teachers, ST.
$50; war savings stamps, four
teachers, s32; Y. NJ. c. A, five
teachers, 81; K. of c., one teacher,
50; war chest, Is teachers, $1O3.25;
other funds, six teachers, $12.
Volunteer work for exemption
board, 1875 hours.
Articles made for Red Cross:
Sweaters, So; helmets, s; wrist
lets, 36 pairs; socks, 7 pairs; band
ages, Sc; surgical dressings, "a.
All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
ION FIFTH TRIAL
HE JOINS ARMY
Albert Craig, Moline Boy, Accepted
By British Forces After
Being Rejected BY Z. >.

Not baffled by numerous rejec-
tions at recruiting Offices in differ
ent parts of the country, Albert
Craig, son of Mr.. and Mrs James
B. Craig, 1904 River drive, Moline
has at last succeeded in getting
into the fighting forces.
But he is not in the service of
the United States for after four
futile attempts to gain entrance to
branches of his own country's ser
vice he resorted to the British re-
cruiting Office in Philadelphia.
Here he was accepted and soon
expects to be on his way overseas
according to word received by his
parents.
Craig was member of last
years graduating class of the Mo-
line high school but before the end
of the term he left to enlist in the
navy at Chicago. There he was re-
jected. Proceeding to Philadel-
phia he tried three times to enter
the service but each time was I'M
successful. Then he tried the Brit
is office as a last attempt to fight
on the side of the allies and was
accepted.
An uncle of the young man was
killed in action at the beginning of
the present conflict and having
held the highest affection for his
relative he has ever since been de-
termined to do his duty in the great
struggle.
Buy Thrift stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
HERE'S MYSTERY?
WHO'S OWNER OF
ABANDONED BIKE

Who's the owner of the practi-
cally new motorcycle which was
found last evening on the Eighth
street hill between Second and
Third avenues, Silvis? The ma
chine probably had been stolen.
Marshal H. P. Blanks would like
TO know. He found the abandoned
green tandem bike and is anxious
to turn the same over to the owner,
only the latter may have TO pay a
fine before claiming his property.
"Why?" asked the inQuisitive re-
porter.
cause it didn't have any license
plate on it, but then, l guess it's
worth that much, don't you think? -
said the guardian of the peace for
Silvis. Even a-(name of well
known car deleted, because bust
ness manager thinks it's advertis-
ing)-is worth that much"
:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
CONTAGIOUS CASES
MUST BE REPORTED

Failure of people to report con-
/ tagious diseases and to strictly OBJ
serve quarantine regulations is cit
ed as the cause for the great num-
Der of cases in Moline by DR.. w.
I. HiGnan, acting city physician.
During the month of May 1876 con-
tagious cases were reported.
Total cases of measles was 1855
according to the records, but it is
supposed that many others were not
reported. There were four scarlet
fever cases. diphtheria, 2: whoop-
ing cough. II; typhoid. s: small
pox, /; mumps, 6; spinal menin-
gifts, l.
In his report DR.. Hinnan calls
attention to the state laws apply
ing to quarantine and the penalty
Of not more than 5000 or imprison-
ment in the Jail for not more than
six months for those disregarding
regulations. The doctor calls upon
ell MOliners for cooperation in re-
porting diseases in order that the
number of cases may be kept down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
EAST MOLINE

The Baptist church people hold
a reception for new members and
install Sunday school officers to-
night. Friends are welcomed. The
new church is open every night
this week. Tomorrow night the
service flag program takes place.
Prayer meeting will be held to-
morrow evening at the NJ. E.
church, corner Fffty-eighth street
and Sixteenth avenue.
The East Moline Rebekahs meet
tonight in regular session at the
1. o. o. F. hall.
Mrs. ". l. Taze has an interest
ing letter from her brother, Hold
ard c. Long, somewhere in
France" He was just three weeks
on the way. He told of the fine
trip going over.
John Rutledge of Alpha came in
yesterday to visit his sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Taze, who is i'll.
Mrs. J. E. Cramer and brother
Edgar are in Chillicothe, Mo, Wis
iting their sister.
Friends have received word from
Mrs. A {. B1ederstadt that she is
improving, and will be home from
Rockford in the course of a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Beckwith and
son and daughter are here from St.
Paul stopping at the NJ. S. Martin
home. They expect to locate here.
Mr.. Beckwith has position at the
r. & V.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newton of
Silvis leave tonight for San Diego,
Cal, to visit their son George at FIT.
ROsecrans.
The Crescent club of Silvis met
yesterday with Mrs. Thomas Craw-
ford. Red Cross work was the di-
version. Ten members were pres
ent and many comfort bags were
completed A nice lunch was en-
joyed at the end of the work ses-
sion. Mrs. Crawford was assisted
by her daughter, Grace, in serving
Mrs. Harry Hickman leaves soon
for a months visit with her sister
at Denver, Colo.
Buy Thrift Stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
SAYS CONVOYS
PREVENT FEAR
OF SUB BOATS

According to a letter written by
| Karl Modem to his mother, Mrs.
William Modem, East Molire, he has
arrived safely in England and for
the present will be stationed there.
Modem left for Camp Dodge with
the first contingent of drafted men
from the Moline district.
Private Modem writes that it is
almost impossible for a boat car
rying soldiers to sink since the con-
vOys accompanying the transport
are so great a protection. He said
that it was rumored that the crew
on his boat said that their conveys
had sunk two submarines.
Maybe they did" writes Karl,
while We were sleeping Once we
thought we saw a sub so our gun
ner fired. You ought to have seen
the destroyers go in that direction!
The boy who waited on our table
on the boat was on a ship which
was sunk by sub on Easter morn
irg and he lost everything but his
life"
Modem tells of seeing many girls
coming out of large -four mill aft
er work and says that women every
where in England are doing the
work of the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
SILvIS IS NEAR
WATER FAMINE
Both Pumps Break Down and
Reservoir Supply Saves VIII
lage from Famine.

Silvis was dangerously near a
water famine last evening.
Late yesterday afternoon both
pumps at the station broke down
and it was not until late last even
ing one of them had been suffic-
iently repaired to resume opera
tions. The other will have to be
sent to Chicago before it can be
used again.
1t was the village reservoir that
saved the day Enough water had
been stored to take care Of the
emergency but had the pumps re-
manned out of commission over
night Silvis people would have been
without their morning bath today.
One of the pumps has been in use
for some years and the other is
comparatively new.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
HOUSING PLANS
| GIVEN SUPPORT
Real Estate Exchange Jumps Into
Controversy to Force Approval
of Project

Moline won't turn down the gov
ernment's appropriation of $4,000
for housing workers, without some
lone showing his hand.
That much became evident yes
terday when the Moline Real Es-
tate exchange entered the contro-
versy and arranged for another
session at the Moline Commercial
club today at which time an effort
will be made to accept the federal
appropriation which is conditioned
on raising of S125,000 by the COM
munity A committee composed of
r. S. WOODBURY., f. E. Morgan and
r. w. Rank was named to represent
the exchange.
Since the announcement of the
governments award in the three
cities by which the lions share Of
the big Appropriation of several mil
lion dollars goes to Davenport, with
Rock Island, East Moline and Mo-
line receiving funds in the order
named, there has been considerable
sentiment in some quarters in OPP
position to meeting the provisions
of the federal plan, it being claimed
tuOSe SpOIISOIluS LHc 94AOIOVu
pledge would back down unless the
contract contained certain features.
At a meeting of the Real Estate
exchange yesterday, the situation
was canvassed and the sentiment
was expressed that Moline could not
afford to oppose the plan even if the
distribution was not equitable and
that if necessary, a representative
would be sent to Washington to
personally probe the matter. Two
hundred houses could be built in
Moline under the housing project
proposed and the exchange feels
this opportunity ought not be neg
lected.
The Business Mems association,
the housing committee of the Mo-
line Commercial club, and C. F.
White of the government housing
committee were asked to attend the
gathering today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
FREE SWIMMING
LESSONS PLANNED

Next Monday marks the opening
of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation swimming school in Moline.
The object of the school is to teach
every boy in the city how to navi-
gate in the water and it is hoped
that a large number will take ad-
vantage of the free lessons.
Registration takes place on Sat
urday of this week and on Monday
the lessons begin. Willis Wood.
physical director of the association,
will have charge of the teaching.
His assistant will be Chester Hal
laux. assistant physical director.
Boys between the ages Of 10 and IS
are entitled to the lessons provided
they are not able to swim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-05
DID YOU KNOW

In letter to his brother. Charles
Caum, Moline, Private Fred Caum,
who is in the ordnance il France,
says that for furnishing real enter
tainment one has TO hand it to the
Young Mems Christian association.
Elsie Janis, noted American &C
tress, recently played before the
boys, says Fred. The job of night
auditor now belongs to Caum and
he says that he has run across a
Rock Island man whom he knew
when he was at home.
Honor of addressing the Moline
High School Alumni association az
the, Moline Commercial club June
q goes to DR.. John McGown Ste
venson, pastor of Broadway Pres
byterian church. His wife, who
was Miss Marion Landee before her
marriage, is a member of the asso-
citation.