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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa: l am a little boy
years old. Bring me an alrplane, !
big train. big horn, a doll, a sack OF
marbles, knife with chain and cleo.
-tr:c sparklers. Bring daddy and
mamma nice things, too, and don't for
get my little sister, Dorothy. Also
II ing me some fruit and candy. Your
sittle friend HILL WEAVER.
T.. S. Find inclosed 10 cents for the
Empty Stocking Fund
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am little
girl years old and am in the Thirs
grade at school Santa, l will not
ash for very much this Xmas, but l
want you to bring me a doll bed 20
inches long and suit of furniture for
my coll. And Santa please don't for
get the flu at my home, Evelyn and
Lolise and Verna and mamma all have
the flu. Santa, hope you won't take
tiIe flu, and don't forget to bring me
some goodies and bring the little poor
children something good. Your little
sI7l EBENIA BRAGG.
p. S. Please bring me some fire
crackers. Ten cents enclosed for the
Empty Stocking Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

COTTON SEED.-Beat the boil
weevil; get earliest there is. Early
Prolific and Wilt Resistant Cotton
Seed. have best connections. If
Interested place your orders now, See
J. P. Cannon, Americas, Ga. 29tillj1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

AUCTION SALE-Buchanan Dairy
Farm and small tracts for town folks;
also many fine mich cows; mile
west of Americus; 10 a. m. Wednes-
day, December 18th. Brass Band.
Free prizes. Easy Terms. Southern
Realty & Auction Co., Greensboro,
N. C. 1S-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
girl years old. l like to go to
school and learn my lessons. Please
bring me a willow doll carriage, a
doll, some nuts, fruit and candy and
anything else nice for little girls
Wishing you and Mrs. Santa merry
Xmas, | am your little friend
LOUISE DUNAWAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
LETTERS TO OLD
SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa Claus: / am a sweet
little girl 5 years old. Please bring
me a big tea set, little table, two lit
tie chairs, small blackboard, so l
can learn to write, lots of goodies and
a horn. Your little girl
RUTH STATHAM.
Cobb, Ga.
You will find inclosed 25 cents
for the poor children
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: Sister and I
have moved from Hopewell and are
with Granny Gray. I want to ask
you to bring me some tools-be sure
to bring me a saw, and l want some
thing to make holes with. Bring me
a little chair. I would like to have a
big wagon if you can spare it, and
lots of good things. Your friend
BEN LEGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
LOST ana FOUND

LOST-Small velvet pocketbook,
containing So or 81 in change. Please
return to Emory Rylander and re-
ceive reward. 18-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

STRAYED-From barn, yellow COW,
weighing about 725 pounds; right
horn shipped off; any information will
b. appreciated. Reward. Notify Acme
Market. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-A number of Edison
Photograph records Address, Rec
ords," care Times-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me cowboy suit, pistol, caps, new
goat wagon. I have a nice goat and
harness, but my wagon is about worn
out; some fruit and candy, and any
thing else nice for a ten-year-old
(good) boy. Thanking you very much
l am your friend
ROBERT CT. PHYSIOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE CHEAP - IA Shoats
which will average from so to 60 lbs
each;2 brood sows; will sell at a
bargain Mrs. Walter Johnston. (W
S. Bell farm, near Friendship
10d5tw1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOUNDING light red Jersey heifer.
Found on my premises. Owner can
secure by calling Bragg's Market.
loft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

rear Santa: Will you please bring
lie football and some airplane
blocks, fireworks and goodies to eat
Ny brother, Joe wants a big train,
some fireworks, drum and nice things
to eat. You will find 80 cents for the
Empty Stocking Fund.
EMORY and JOEL WITT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l want to tell
you we have moved from Hopewell
and are with Granny Gray. | want
you to bring me q big doll with curly
hair and lots of good things to eat.
/ want a little set with soap, powder,
cream and perfume if you have any.
am longing for you to come. Your
LITTLE friend VIRGINIA LEGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-One Excelsior cooking
stove; medium size; used but little;
in good condition; price $500. Mrs.
Chas l.. Ansley. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
boy years old. Please bring me a
tricycle. and all kinds of fruits and
bring baby brother Henry a tricycle.
and he wants big doll baby and all
kinds of goodies Don't forget we live
2O7 East Church street. Good night,
as l am sleepy CAREY LANGFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-191S Buick 4" in fine
condition. Box 456, Americas, Ga.
15-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Old newspapers;
splendid for packing and wrapping
purposes; 2 cents per pound. Times
Recorder, Jackson St. Phone SO. If
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: l am a very
good little girl. Please bring me a
nice sleepy doll, well dressed, wash
stand. bowl and pitcher, tricycle.
candy and fruit. Don't forget my lit
tie sister and brother, and please do
not forget DR.. Frank Cato; he has
heen so nice to me. With much love
To Won Ell PHRIEDA PHYSIOC.
512 Spring st.
P, S. Bucket and shovel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Four rooms for rent;
also five room house for sale Phone
As, or see A. J. Easom, at Sparks
Grocery. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

Dear Santa Claus: / will not ask
Ior so much this year, because you
have to go to so many little children's
homes and carry them things. Will
you bring me the little things that l
will ask for? l want you to bring me
pine roman candles and all kinds of
'eworks and a push-cart to ride my
lilies in and pretty doll that has
pwn hair, like Liber's and let her
to sleep and will you please, please,
ng me an Irish mail to ride on,
doll tea set to give my doll a
party and doll furniture, From your
friend LAURA ANDREWS.
100 Taylor St., Americas, Ca.
P. S. l will leave 25c for the Empty
Stocking fund and do not forget our
cook, Addie
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18

PAPER SHELL PECAN TREES
FOR SALE-Dr. ]. F. McMath, Amer
icus. 24-1mc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Early Blue Stem
Wheat, $500 per bushel I. o. b. Leslie.
George T. Deriso, Leslie, Ga tf-d&w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-18
Observation-Disclosures

WANTED-To rent a good pair of
mules for 1919. State particulars in
first letter. Box 1898
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
WATER AHEAD
1t Beats Whisky AS City Revenue
Producer
Water Revenue Stays Better, Too
City Is Able to Invest $4,000 in
Liberty Bonds

Six thousand dollars year revenue
is exactly what the city of Carrollton
received few years ago from whisky
and beer. The past year it has re-
ceived $6050 revenue from-WATER.
Water Commissioner Geo. D. Head
rick made his annual report to the
city council at the May meeting last
week. 1t showed that he had collected
during the fiscal year $6,050.82 for
water rentals, the largest amount ever
collected in a single year His report
also showed balance on hand in the
water fund of $2,SS7.31. The parallel
between water and whisky applies
only to the revenue. The records will
hardly show that there was ever
s., ,887.31 in the entire city treasury at
the close of a saloon year.-The Car
rollton Patriot.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
SENATOR ON RALLY PR0CRAM FAMOUS KS BAND FROM GREAT LAKES
ARE COMING CHICAGO E. PREACHERS QUARTET TO sing AT EVERY SESSION

liquor dealers as we'll as by others has
greatly increased the effectiveness of
liquor law enforcement work by local
states attorneys. 1t may be said that
wherever there has been a local lack
of disposition, local lack of ability,
or local lack of team work, the at
torney generals department has effec-
lively taken whatever action was nee
essary to secure obedience to the law.
As the lack of liquor law enforcement
by the regularly constituted authori-
ties has been one of the most serious
problems in connection with the prog
ress Of Prohibition in Illinois, the at
titude and actions of the attorney gen.
eral in the matter Of impartial law en-
forcement have been and will continue
to be very important factor in the
wet and dry situation in Illinois.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
Bishop Nicholson to Preside

The presiding officer on the second
day will be Bishop Thomas S. Michel.
sen, famous for many and notable
achievements in reform fields, and one
OF the most capable presiding officers
as we'll as one OF the most thrilling
speakers in the nation today.
Others who will be heard at the
convention are DR.. Melbourne P.
Boynton, for years a leader in the
anti-saloon movement in Illinois;
Frank B. Ebbert, attorney OF tho IL
linois League, and Hon. John w.
Wheeler, the famous sheriff OF Sanga-
mon county, in which the city Of
Springfield is located. The extraordi.
nary fame and ability OF all who speak
on the rally program, the unprcce-
dcntcd arrangements for appropriate
convention music, tic political impor-
tancc OF the occasion. together with
the historic associations and scenic
beauties OF the city in which the con-
vention will be held. guarantee a con.
Yention never beforc cQualcd in at.
tendance and enthusiasm, Every
''tiir,rlr II -ss7,ndfa = .co,. otfYls Feo.
pies society and temperance organ-
ization is entitled TO delegates.
Send in Credentials
Delegate crcdcntial cards may be
secured from the Chicago hcadquar-
ters of the Anti-Saloon League.
There will be d special train from
Chicago to the convention. 1t will
carry delegates from the city OF Chi
cago aud the northern part of the
state. Both the Iackies' Band and the
Methodist Preachers Quartet as well
as many of the speakers will be on
this train to Springfield.
For complete programs and further
information relative to the ratification
rally address the Convention Depart
ment, 1900 Security Bldg, Chicago.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
Liquor Manuals
One True Fact

The vets have been distributing a
booklet supposed to give facts about
the Prohibition movement to all the
newspapers in the country. The news
paper editors, however, are not easily
misled by the cleverly juggled stuff
sent out from Cincinnati This is the
way the Sibley Journal acknowledges
receipt of the anti Prohibition manual:
by the courtesy of the. publicity de-
partment of the National Association
of Distillers and Wholesale Dealers.
we have at hand the latest edition of
The Anti-Prohibition Manual
handy reference book for the editorial
desk, giving digest of conditions in
license and Prohibition states com.
piled from the leading newspapers, to-
gether with the latest u. S. statistics
available. 1t purports to be the only
book of its kind in existence This is
probably the only strictly truthful
statement printed inside the covers Of
this collection of garbled speeches,
twisted statistics and plain lies. Print
ed to furnish arguments for the liquor
trade, it should prove to any sane man,
that the trade it attempts to defend is
either very grossly misrepresented by
this tract or else is the dirtiest, lowest
and most filthy institution ever cre-
ated by the hands of man. There was
time when men honestly defended lq-
uor, but conditions have changed and
today any man who stands up and
says that he defends this trade of the
devil brands himself low-down liar
or an ignoramus by the act"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
Federal Power
Over Liquor Is
Limited by Law
Local Officials Can and Should Co.
operate With National Government

As an excuse for their failure to act
against the liquor business, officials
have said that the government has
power to go as far as it thinks neces-
sary in the matter of restrictions. This
excuse was made by the officials in
Lake county, who recently re-licensed
saloons at Half Day regardless OF the
governments clearly expressed wish.
In letter by Raymond B. Fosdick,
chairman OF the War Department
Commission on Training Activities, it
is clearly explained that local commits
sioners can and should exercise their
legal power TO give anti-liquor pro-
lection which the federal government
itself is not in position to give.
Here is the complete text of the let
ter:
''Unforttnafefy. under the present
regulations issued on the basis of Sec
ton II of the Military Draft Act, it is
not possible for the government to
close the saloons at Half Day, and for
that reason. in this case as in similar
cases. we are forced to rely upon such
support as we can obtain from local
officials, backed up by public opinion.
1t is hardly necessary for me to say
that | genuinely regret the action talk
en- by the Board OF Supervisors in re-
issuing the licenses in question. had
hoped that the board would feel it a
patriotic duty to comply with the re-
quests of the military authorities. The
board, however, has seen fit to take
other action, in spite of the fact that
the saloons in question have been a
source of continual annoyance.
81 sincerity hope that it is not yet
too late for the board to reconsider its
recent action In the light of the wishes
of the military authorities on the mat
ter.
Every truly yours,
Raymond B. Fosdick."
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24

Senator Wesley L. Jones born Bethany Moutric ILL.,
He graduated the Southern Illinois College Enfield teaching
school between graduating
read law with $3.50 his Her he taught night schools help
his legal education At the he moved Washington
At that time he $ in debt but had splendid legal
education. After the real business the
oob entered the general law practend made
be roll Of Wesley L elected
1893
5Sth which
Washington He the able and occu speakers
the the Prohibition
bills
the dry His Springfield June Il
the rally will
Many his old friends Moule
the who worked his from school teacher L. Senator Able
and eloquent thoroughly Prohibition problem
will deliver Springfield which will lasting impress
all fortunate be the armoy which
the be made
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
Ratification Rally Program, Springfield Armory,
June Is and IA, 1918
Convention singing to be led by E. o. Excel,
with Alvin w Roner at the Piano

Convention singing o be led by E..
with Alvin W. Piano
THURSDAY 13-AFTERNOON
ZOO Concert JAcKIEs BAND Lakes Naval
25 Call Hon A. Srog President
League of Illinois
22s ADDRESS by Melbourne Boynton, why
2:45 ADDRESS by Primary
Election"
3:05 SELECTION by JacIies' Band
ADDRESS by George H. Wilson
SIX TIMES SIX EQUALS FOR RATIFICATION
Sxminue addresses of six
chldren's Chorus
CONCERT by Jackes'
CHICAGO METHODIST PREACHERS QUARTETTE
800 ADDRESS by Hon. Wayne B. Wheeler
$50 ADDRESS by the Hon. William Jennings Bryan
FRIDAY JUNE 14-FoRENOON
District Conferences Presided Ansaloon District
Group
Newspaper Men
Business Men
the Armory)
Call by Bishop E. Nicholson
lAo CHICAGO M. E. PREACHERS QUARTETTE
1:5o ADDRESS, by the Hon w w. Bennett
ADDRESS, by the w. Wheeler
ADDRESS, Oliver Wilson, o Grange
parade
Automobile Jackies will Armory
and proceed Lincoln National Monument Oak Ridge
Cemetery
Cat the Monument
by Jacies Band
4:4o M. E. Preachers Quartette Especial Song)
4:45 Address-Speaker be announced
EVENING
Cat the Armoy)
1880 Final by Jackies
7:5o M E. Preachers Quartette
Address Puly Gn sup the Antsaoon League
Wesley L. from
Washington
Adjournment
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
Oliver Wilson, Master National Grange Bishop Thos Mich.
olsen, NJ P. Boynton, W. W. Bennett, John W.
Wheeler, on Speaking Program
CHICAGO METHODIST PREACHERS QUARTET Be THERE
Great Ratification Automobile Parade to Lincoln National Monument to
Be Feature of Second Day
SPECIAL TRAIN TO GO FROM CHICAGO

U. S. Senator Wesley L. Jones will
deliver the main address at the even
ing session on the second day of the
great ratification rally at Springfield
Senator Jones is one OF the most able
and eloquent advocates OF Prohibition
in the u. S. Senate. He has been a
leader in fights to pass the important
anti-liquor bills which have become
law during the past few years. Not
only is Senator Jones one of the best
posted men in the country concerning
anti-liquor legislation passed or pend
ing at Washington, d. G., but he is
also familiar with the situation in
Washington state, which he represents
in Congress. His report upon the CT
feet Of Prohibition in his chosen state
OF Washington will be one Of the most
interesting and valuable features in the
campaign for ratification in his native
state. Illinois.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24
PRO-BOOzE PROPAGANDA

The vets have two chances to sur
vive this war: First, victory by the
kaiser; second, demobilized army of
drunken men. Whenever wet in the
U. S. Senate, or in the corner saloon,
argues for rum in the trenches, it is a
part OF the pro-booze propaganda to
reinstate saloons after peace comes.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24

The vets avail themselves of every
legal technicality in their fight against
Prohibition. At the same time they
demand compensation when the people
vote against liquor, although the law
clearly and explicitly sets forth that
they have no legal claim to compea-
sation.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-05-24

hicp AttiAiilli " III AilN 9iNNuLiDl III
Washington state, which he represents
in Congress. His report upon the of-
feet Of Prohibition in his chosen state
of Washington will be ono OF the most
interesting and valuable features in the
campaign for ratification in his native
state, Illinois.
Jackiec' Band Coming
The famous Iackies' Band from the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
will furnish music throughout the en-
tire .conyeniiol,..-.Ihis llzatioil.
which has become famous because OF
its distinguished music director John
Philip Sousa, and the service it has
rendered at other patriotic occasions
will play at each session. They will
also lead the ratification automobile
parade from the armory to the Lin
coin Monument. As may be expect
cd, the Jackies' IS not an ordinary
band. They put the live, patriotic
spirit iito their music in way un-
equalcd by other organizations.
Chicago M. Z. Preachers, Too
Another musical feature of the
convention will be the singing of the
Chicago Methodist Preachers Quar-
tet. no less famous than the renowned
Jackies' Band As the band is we'll
adapted to furnish the inspiring patri-
otic instrumental selections most ap-
propriate at the ratification rally, so
the members Of the Methodist Preach
ers' Quartet are especially gifted and
trained to sing just the right songs at
great patriotic gatherings,
The Ratification Parade
Both the Jackics' Band and the
Methodist Preachers Quartet will
take part in the exercises at the Lin
coin Monument, following the Ratih-
cation automobile parade. 1t is ex-
pected that the automobile parade will
have cars in line from every county
within hundred miles of Springfield
and some from greater distance.
From the rally program published
in this number of the Issue, the i'm
portance of the ratification rally and
the fight to win Illinois for dry na-
ton is apparent.
Great Speaking Program
Seldom, if ever, have so many speak
ers of such wide fame taken part at
any one state convention. No nation
al statesman has better knowledge
of the ratification situation from a
national standpoint than have w. ].
Bryan and Senator Jones, and none
surpasses these in personal power to
appeal for the success of the
cause. The General Su-
perintendent of the Anti-Saloon
League, DR.. P. A. Baker, and the
General Attorney, the Hon. Wayne B.
Wheeler, will contribute their wise
counsel, gained by quarter of CEN
tury devoted by each of them to the
work of exterminating saloons. Oliver
Wilson, master of the National
Grange, will have an interesting and
message from the viewpoint
Of the great rural population which
has taken such leading part in the
reform. Ex-Mayor w. w.
Bennett of Rockford, who demonstrate
ed to the nation during the pioneer
days of Prohibition under local option
that anti-liquor laws can be enforced
in large city, will give convention
delegates the result of his wide ex-
perience and keen observation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-04
FOOD PROBLEMS
Will CONTINUE
after The WAR
Nebraska Food Administrator
Says Present Intensive Saw
ing Plan Must Continue
to Fulfill Pledges.

Even under thesmost optimistic
view of the war situation, food con-
servation will have to be maintain
ed at its present intensive point if
we are to make good on our
pledges and contracts to the allies
and neutrals," declares Gurdon w.
Wattles, food administrator for Ne
braska.
"The United States has booked an
order to supply 100000 tons of
meats and fats, charged to the &C
count of freedom. This is larger
order to undertake than that of the
100000 tons of >breadstuffs. and
is four times greater than the
amount we ever attempted to send
before the war and 100000 tons
greater than last year. To send this
amount means it must be provided
through increased production and
voluntary saving.
The average increase of pork
production during the year has
been estimated by the government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-04
Brief City News

Shriyer for County Treasurer.
Lighting Fixtures-Burgess- Granden
Have Root Print It-Beacon Press.
Gerald M. Drew for representa-
tive.-Adv.
Vote for C. H. Kubat-Republican,
for police judge.-Adv.
DR.. Frank Simon, suits 713, Oma-
ha National Bank Bldg.
VOTE FOR HOLMES for muffci-
pal judge.
Arthur e. Baldwin, candidate for
reelection, Judge of the Municipal
Court.-Adv.
Condition is critical-Guy T.
Wright Of the Edwards hotel Is at
the Nicholas Sem hospital. very i'll
with influenza. He has been there a
week and his recovery is considered
doubtful.
Visits Parents-M. Asher, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Asher, 351s
North Twenty-seventh street, is
home on a short visit from Lincoln
where he is stationed at a military
training school.
National Army Men-Fourth dis
trict National army men were to
have drilled Sunday morning in
Capitol avenue, north of the post
office. The date was changed and
they will report Tuesday morning,
and at the hour formerly named.
Fine fireplace goods at Sunderland's