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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
A THRIFTY Boy,s REWARD.

Once, upon a time there lived two
boys, John and Harry. John was a
poor boy, whose father was dead. He
lived with his mother in n small but
neat house near Harry's home.
Harry was the son OF tho village
grocer. who was very rich.
One day rs John was working I'm his
war garden Harry. came along. Get
some money I ana ists so 70 the circus
II am buying thrift stamps. and have
six war saving stamps already" he
added proudly. ooh, come on and have
q, good time while you can" pleaded
Harry. why don't you save your
money and buy thrift stamps?" asked
John. III you are going to talk non
sense I'm going" said Harry, and with
that he went
War was over and during tho war
Harry's parents had become very poor
John was poor. too. but. true to his
he had borrowed. John received his. off
OF which his mother and no lived very
happily. Flo helped Harry's parents
by giving them some. Harry had
learned lesson and was thrifty ever
after
Composed by LILLIAN UNGER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
MY DREAM.

one night lay on my pillow
AS sleepy as sleepy could hc.
soon went to the Land of Draominr
And very pretty things I could Soc
l re rrst | saw was n cottage
Ihat sat by the side of the road
around 1t there was field of corn
- And field of hay just inoored.
Wo children were in swing
Ihat hung from tall oak tree.
and in the tiny cook room
"A beautiful lady 1 could see.
shG was dressed in bingham apron
With a tiny cap on her head.
she made a beautiful picture
Standing there kneading the bread.
children" she called from the cook
room.
viii you come here and look,
DADDY brought something pretty to
That he found in the meadow brook" '
A queer little flower they found
with lot of beautiful red.
something began to push me,
And tumbled out OF the bed
looked around before me
And. much to my surprise,
My sister stood there laughing
Until the tears came in her eyes
Get up. May!' she said.
1t is now about half-past eight"
IF you had dreamed like III said.
You. too. would have slept too late"
DOROTHY KNIBB
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
r1IE AMERICAN conronAL.
Chapter 7.
The Chill for Soldiers.

The Call for Soldiers.
DICK Randall was sitting in theater
watching war picture from over In
France. 1t showed how the Germans
were plundering the little country's of
Belgium and France. Germany had
sunk number Of big American trans
ports and killed a lot OF American
people aboard them.
Dick got up to leave the theater
when he heard the newsboy shouting,
DICK listened and heard what the boys
were shouting.
Extra. U. S. has declared war on
Germany"
Dick bought paper and started for
home.
brook.
Where are you going. Bob?" asked
Tn, going down and enlist" an
IVA rwait and I will go with YOU"
a. r soth boys turned in at tho next
oyer which few the Stars and Stripes'
Ihey both went in and signed their
names. Bob In the Aviation Corps. and
DICK In the Artillery.
:, The next morning Dick picked I'm
the paper and saw that the u. s. was
calinE Tor men. He went down to the
nHsruitlnE station and stood In front.
70 Join the army he obtained about rem
en1 List in that day. >'
me next day he and Bob were called
given uniforms and stationed in
camps. III
The corporal OF Dicks company wa,
soon 80 ~. taken sick with pneumonia and
+" n wasn't long before he died ~
men and the officer of three cannon.
A..er IN camp about three months
, was rumor put out that n snv
WIS located somewhere In camp.
one DAY Dick obtained n leave OF
aosenee and left for home which was
w no. lar ,,ai,,u away, when he returned it
re passed the guard and saluted and
Ef ere, into his bed only to he awaISened
noise. he went out TO invetirate
anu :, II. saw man creeping up behind the
ann anai,'n. store with three bombs
hnn,h snot t with two OF three gas
oomos they were both cnptured mi
ordered or 1er to be shot at sunrise. Th mTs
Schwartz ana Hans
to I r"i t next IN morning when they went
o y ;vn, was found dead but Hans had s rn,
Go be continued.>
, by Edgar Breer uyaI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
THE SEVEN LETTERS.
PART Ill.
Thn Itttttarftv


The room was dimly lighted and
smoky, as Don Ruel entered, strong
Gasy odor assailed his nostrils. Hastily
he tied a linen handkerchief over his
nose and mouth. There was a curtain
dividing the main room, from the anti
room. Hearing voices behind the cur
tain. he peeped In and saw two men
sitting at table experimenting. They
spoke in their native tongue mostly
and theI .fore the detective could get
no clue to what they were doing. After
small artificial butterfly from bottle
OF clogsy acid. and put it in box.
What's that?" asked one who was
S we ra1peS 1si ives lh and ear, told that
they were being watched. Silently
they crawled to tho door of the anti
room without being detected by their
watcher
the head but he returned 1t with equal-'
ly as much force, and then both fell.
The other one ran from tho room, but
In his haste he fell over vessel of some
liquid combination, that came in contact
with some paper and in moment the
place was in flames. He escaped leav-
ing his companion and Don Ruel to
their fate.
The fire department had been at work
fully an hour, when the detective stag
gered out of the burning house, white
and painting. just as he stepped from
a howl o fanger and groan of pain.
Then Don Ruel knew that ono of
Elaine's tormentors had ceaScd.-but
the other?
II am going home" said Elaine reso-
lntely. and as it was Fioletta's after
noon off, she began the necessary pack
ing. AS her hand touched one OF the
mysterious missives. she shuddered
Slightly as she though of what 1t con-
tanned When the packing was over.
She went across the room to arrange
her hair and saw another letter. It
was the Seventh Letter" and wqat
had her caDtor said about It? you
have not succumb edit read Beware
for your life belongs to us. and we are
not to be played with. You have been
sold, Your Superlors"
Belong to them! sold!" thought the
frightened Elaine.
Look! Violetta, look!" cried Elaine
as they entered the waiting room at
the station. pointing to retreating
figure around the corner. The maids
face whitened and said rather nervous
~. IT'S only my lady's passing fancy"
Violetta had left her alone in the wait
ing room, when she felt a sharp pam
in the back of her neck, she turned
quickly and saw Don Ruel fighting
with another of her tormentors She
put her hand to the back of her neck
and pulled off the outline of a butter
ny with fine short needles in It, But
1t had already began partly to take
erect. delightful sensation came over
her. then she reeled back and fell
senseleSs to the floor.
Continued.
EVELYN CUAIMINS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
THE GOOD GInI.

Once there was n pood r,,,
vary. who was very poor. This Iittls
girl worked for a rich girls motber
!he rich girls name was Kate. One
while she was rending It she Jaw ~ n
piece that said: Buy w. S. s. "SVb,t
aoes that mean" she said. II will ask
t tn9d Sr 80 size did, and her mother
to buy w, S. S. with. When bar mis-.
tress saw how .eager che was To hein
W MN the ,, war, va she paid her 81 more a
stamps. Kate hal never bo ,rht anS
war savings stamps. although She had
money to spend as she wanted to: bur
noY Mary had taught her q lesson
The End.
Composed nv 7'I
WYNDHAM WRIGHT JR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
Drawn by Howard Davis.
Editorial and Literary Department
THE LEAVES.

august is here, but it's fast going by.
Inc wind blows. and the leaves have
started TO sigh.
TOT they have begun to turn. some
red and some yellow
anu the wind sweeps by with 4 whir1
and a clutter,
Bringing them down to earth n tboi-
graves,
But the wind whirls on. and still it
raves, -
Little caring what is has done.
seeming TO enjoy it and think r. fun
tune,
For in their memories is that day in
June, "' III
When they budded out in their sum-
So tender. SO green, so young, so
Al al, summer long giving pleasure to us.
but now they have fallen and are
turned 10 dust u are
lhey have lived their lives we'll al
ways been pure, Will al
And we would be happier r. W. ,.o,,,
do SO. "ou'o
(OriginaD
BY MAMIE WALLER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
KEEP WELL.

Ny Dear Girls and Boys:
do hope all Of you are taking good
care OF yourselves during this epi-
dcmic OF Spanish influenza. That Is one
way we can be help to our govern
ment by following the directions the
Board of Health have given and try
ing to help others do it. too If we
Keep well. then. we are helping our
CITY, Tor there are so many sick 10 be
cared for. If you feel the least bit
nauiy. run and tell mother; don't think
you Will be better soon and 20 on
praying. And children, I know YOU
would he surprised at the number of
Dig grown men who spit on the street
which is dreadful at all times but in
eNcusable at this time OF danger from
NE me spread OF disease. | don't reckon
they could have understood what tho
Board Of Health said, do you?
So try and take care of yourselves
and stay in the fresh air as much as
possible. Don't forget about the War
orphan Contest, which Will be held late
In inc month. and write me if you don't
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
bob WHITE.

L heard them greet the peep OF dawn
From every bush and tree
Blackbird blucbird. robin, wren,
Jay. thrusher. chicdec.
Then l heard from his retreat
somewhere in the corn or wheat
Fcb White welcoming the morning
And l thought his song more sweet
Fob White! Bob Winter.
Was that note of bird or sprite. Bob
White?
have listened in tho shadows
TO the haunting whip-poor-will;
have heard the rapturous mocker-
Oh, wealth of sweetness spill.
Yet. not these do-day hear, u.s.
But one sound staged in my ear.
Just the quail3 fuli-throated whistle
Just his double note of cheer
Bob White! Bob White"
May no gun your fleeing blight. Bob
White.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
ocToBER's HERE.

When tle leaves begin to change
Their silver robes To gold
And cast aside their summers rarb.
FOR days are growing cold);
Lifts up its queenly head:
When lonely. twining Crecpers'
Leaves are ever blushing red:
When the purple astors noddeth bright.
And black-eyed Susans' timid face
Is seen among the grasses brown,
Gently swaylnE. full Of grace;
When the bob whites ringing call
Falls sweetly on the ear
Or eager huntsmen, ready ere,
Then you may know October's hare
ALICE GOODE ROULDJN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
Correspondence Column
Send, Three DoII,r. for or,,,,n

., Dear Editor.,,,Incioscd you will ind 50
snn f rbgssif MnGr .nI Isabel and my broth
POSTAGE. 20 that II YOU do not use my draw;
my you viii greatly obligc me by return
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
THE WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
THE MEANEsT OF MEN

H IN old Satan needed an adviser.
Tb S ,tao wd, brute and called him Kaiser.
c. enough to please that one efue'
nc SEM MIN to Germany to rule the
ismt ne ne threw old Germany into a fret.
e's eam VIII tame him yet.
Duy bonds and help tame him.
ELIZABETH COTTRETJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13
Puzzle Department
NAMES OF GIRLS IN FIGURES.

1.---6 IS IA 80 10.
2.-13 ! Is %.
81 Ia IS Is 90 8 25.
4.--5 IL 0 &c Is 20 s.
Ill 20 S 8 Is 9 II 8.
6.-5 4 Q 20 8.
T.-25 Q IA . 6 IS 5 4.
S.--12 Is 81 . 10 5.
81 10 Is Is . 10.
1922 9 Is Z 0 IA Q 1,
It's s IL 5 "a.
rs 8 IL II.
lbs 81 20 5.
l3.--l2 81 3 0 W IL 6.
1i.-5 % 5 ~ 20 IA.
15.-I3 is . Il IA.
1S.-9 10 l 2 5'l2 1E 5.
17.-5 4 IA l..
1S.-12 81 25.
1o.-l3 25 IS 20 IL 5.
20.-5 10 10 8.
ell IA IA 1.
22.-2 ) 20 20 %.
23.--2 10 10 3 5.
24.--l3 49, 1 Is 90.
25.--14 IA 8 rs.
Colnpoed by.
MARTHA CONWAY GREER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-13

Pine Street, city.
Mary F!ournoy. Glover. Va.
Beu!ah Gary. 2l22 Taylor Street, city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
DOCTORS SAY gALOMEL /.
IS BEST MEDICINE

According to the worlds greatest
physicians and medical experts, Gallo
mel is the best and most universally
useful OF all medicines. Medical au
thorities prescribe caiomel for almost
e;ery disease and explain that it is
the best and surest of all system pur-
itters. They say thet calomel cleanses
the liver, stomach, bowels and kid
news End purifies the blood from all
p9isons, mekinc the system pure and
clean SC ina; nature can quickly re-
store the health.
Now that science has purified cal
omel of all its nauseating and danger
Gus qualities, the new kind of calomel
called "Calotabs," is even more popu-
lar than the old. AS a liver cleanser
and system purifier Calotabs are more
effective than the old style calomel,
yet are entirely delightful in effect.
One Calotab at bedtime, with swal-
low of water-that's all. No nausea
nor the slightest unpleasantness. Next
morning you awake feeling fine, with
hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat
what you please and go where you
please-there is no restriction of
habit or diet
Calotabs are sold only in original,
sealed packages, price thirty-five
cents. Your druggist recommends
and guarantees Calotabs and will re-
fund your money if you are not de-
lighted with them.-(Advt.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
RED CROSS CLUB.

Mrs. w. D. Moreland was the Red
-Cress Bridge Clubs hostess this morn
ing at lovely party at her home on
Hill street. Marigolds and Zimnias
were used as decorations in the living
room, where five tables of players en-
joyed the game. Those present were
Mrs. D. R. Andrews, Mrs. L. H.
Grubbs, Mrs. G, C. Webb, Mrs. ]. E.
Hfghtcwer, Mrs. 1. J. Kalmon, Mrs. R.
E. McNulty, Mrs. Crawford Wheatley,
Mrs. ]. L. Sparks, Mrs. E. L. Parker,
Mrs. w. c. Gray, Mrs. France, Mrs.
Stafford, Mrs. John Wagnom, Miss
Fannie Mae Williford, Mrs. w. A.
Dodson, Mrs. Tracy Cunningham, Mrs.
Cochran, of Bumell, Fla, Mrs. John
Council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
NERVES TORN
ALL 20 PIECES
HRON Iron ionic Proved The Blight Remedy
For This And Other Troubles.


Sometime back, writes W. T. PAL
mer, of Soperton, Ca, Il was In. a run.
down state. My nerves were all torn
, to pieces. It was an effort for me to
do my work. did not rest well at
nights. felt tired when morning
came, and didn't feel like starting the
day. My skin was muddy. My appe-
t!te wee poor fell! felt srfee= .s much Il
need of tonic. I thought 1t was the
lack Of iron and decided to try Ziron,
as heard there was no better tonic
made. began taking it and can safe
~ and gladly say it did me world of
good. ziron is good all-around tonic
for young and old, and makes one feel
that life Is worth living"
ziron is an iron tonic which gives
quick, dependable strength. You need
ii to put rich. red, iron-medicated
blood into your blood vessels, to steady
your nerves, put fresh color into your
cheeks and brightness into your eyes.
Your druggist sells Ziron on a guar.
antee. See him today. Ems
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
SOLDIERS MOTHER
SAYS a OTHERS ARE
READY IF CALLED

Morgan B. Suggs, Sumter county
soldier now in training at at Geor-
gia Tech, has written his mother at
Smithville telling his impressions of
army life and expressing satisfaction
with his new duties. Mrs. Suggs, is
one of those patriotic women who
realizes and are prepared to bear the
burdens of war, and she says"There
are four other brothers, all of whom
are ready when the call comes"
The letter from Morgan Suggs is in
teresttEg, and has been furnished the
es-Recorder for publication: 1t
is as follows:
Atlanta, Ca, Monday Night.
Dear Mama and ALL:
Arrived here all o. K. about $40
last night Am feeling fine at pres
ent, had the good luck of getting a
seat all the way this time. Well, I
sure did enjoy my stay this time be-
cause got there so much earlier this
time than 1 did before, and too, got
- see some of the people in Smith
vile that I did not see before. I
sure did enjoy it more than you may
know, and 1 am sure you was glad
for me to come, being that am the
only soldier boy you have. Yes Mams
1 don't want you to worry about m
at all, for it is like this, you see,
am going to take care of myself, as
good as if were with you at all times.
And to, am not going to do any
thing that l thil.k you would not like
for me to do. 1 know 1 have got the
best mother of any body and she
raised me just right I know, and
can never repay her for it. Mama
am a soldier now and l am going to
do my bit. Whatever falls my lot to
do l am going to do it or die a try
ing. 1 really like it here fine, and
would not be out for anything hardly
at present. I have so many good
friends here, as we'll as at home. I
have lots of fun at all times, feel good
and eat plenty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Miss Mary Cannors, of Jonesboro,
was honor guest at forty-two party
which was given by her sister, Mrs.
Edgar Shipp, at her home on College
street. Yellow flowers were used in
quantities about the rooms and the
top score and guest prizes were pref
ty pieces of lingerie Those present
were Miss Cordelia Gatewood, Miss
Lois McMath, Miss Anna Murray, Miss
Floreid Jones, Miss Louise Rogers,
Miss Darien Pinkston, Miss Mary Lit
tlejohn, Mrs George Andrews, Miss
Elizabeth Bldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
NAVY AFTER
YOUNG men

The Navy Recruiting Station of
Americas has received instruction to
enlist an unlimited number into the
Regular Navy, and this affords the
young men who are not in the draft
a wonderful opportunity to serve the
country, at the same time receiving
splendid wages, as we'll as seeing the
world at the expense of the govern
ment. The Navy takes only clean
men; it takes only those that are
physically lit and who are high mind
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02

ed. The material advantage offered
by the Navy, compares favorably with
the best Afforded in civil life under
similar conditions. The spirit of the
Navy is of the highest. 1t is also
the most democratic. The Navy is
no place for the shirker or the snob,
or the unclean.
This branch of the service is now
open to all men between the ages of
eighteen and forty, excepting those
who are in the draft age, and can
accept an unlimited number as lands
men for y60Tman "a afiiUn, ali being
necessary is working knowledge of
stenography and typewriting or type
writing and accounting. Colored men
can also be enrolled provided "
can read and write, as cooks, wait
ers, stewards and ETC., at a pay ranfi-
ing from $3.50 to $500 per month
Now is the time to enlist before the
desired quota is reached
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
Catarsa Cannot Be, Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
CataTrh is a local disease. greatly in-
fuelced by constitutional conditions, and
in Order TO cure it you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
In this country for years 1t is COM
posed of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some os the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, o.
All Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills for const!ro;'"".
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
'RINGs OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Perkins and
family have moved to the Glover home
in Brown street.
80
Hollis Fort has gone to Atlanta on
business trip. =.
Mrs. T. L.. Simmons and young
daughter, Virginia Mae, will leave to-
day for Jackson, Tenn, where they
will visit the formers mother, Mrs.
Keith Moffatt, during some time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02

Mr. and Mrs. l. B. Small are at home
at the former Gardner residence in
Harold avenue, which they recently
purchased,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-02
cHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB.

The Chrysanthemum Club met this
afternoon at four thirty o'clock, with
Mrs. H. E. Allen at her home on Lee
street. Plans were perfected for the
annual show this fall and the study
and culture Of the plants formed 9
Interesting program. About twelve
members were present.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-07-05
CAMPAIGNS AGAINST RATS.

To reduce the S200,000,000 loss in
food and other property destroyed
annually by rats, the Bureau of Bio
logical Survey of the United States
Department of Agriculture is giving
advice as well as assistance in a
number of state and local campaigns
against this worst of pests. State
wide campaigns are in progress in
Mississippi, West Virginia and
Georgia, while Maryland, Minnesota,
and Alabama are planning to take up
such work in a few weeks. These
campaigns are usually made through
the county agents and emergency
workers, by cooperation with the
States Relations Service. The Board
of Health of Kansas has been ma
king a statewide educational cam
paign against rats, while many local
organizations in cities, villages and
rural communities have been en-
gagged in active efforts to eliminate
these animals. An indication of the
increasing interest taken by the pub
lie in this work. is shown in the
steadily increasing demand for anti
rat bulletins and posters published
by the department.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-07-05
Where Figures Count.
IT'S DIFFERENT UNDER GOV
EMINENT CONTROL.

Men who continue to travel in
spite of the increased cost of rail-
road tickets report that there has
been a marked letting down in the
courtesy which conductors and train
men show toward passengers since
the government took over the direc-
ton of the railroads. One travelling
man says that conductors and train
men now behave toward passengers
the way customs inspectors used to
be said to behave toward returning
tourists from Europe. This, of
course, is a necessary accompani-
ment of government ownership. 1t
is to be found everywhere that gov
vemment ownership has been tried
and it reaches its height on the gov
eminent owned railroads of Ger
many.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-07-05
New York, July /, 1918

New York, July l, 1918
Country Club time is here, and
also the time for Country Club
clothes, both of the sport and dress
variety. From every side come re-
ports of the popularity of the sleeve
less sport coat, sometimes worn with
a matching skirt and sometimes with
a skirt of white or some contrasting
color. Even as riding habits, these
coats have taken the place of sweat
ers of wool and silk. Baronette
satin is used for many of the sepa-
rate skirts, and with these fascinat-
ing skirts are worn thin waists of
Georgette crepe, silk crepe or wolfe.
Afternoon dresses of the more for
NAL variety are made of Georgette
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-07-05

We have heard enough of the Hun
prison camps to know that we do not
want any of our boys put in them if
we can help it. When you save to
theutmost of pour ability and invest
your savings in War Savings Stamps
you help to keep our boys out of the
prison camps.