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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
COLDS,
COUGHS, GROUP
"Take Cheneys ExpectOrantI Says
w. Z. Morrow and Ernest Bartlett.
They Lay in a Supply Each Fall
Best Medicine for WhOOping
Cough.

For sudden attacks of Group, colds,
whooping cough, sore throat, pains
in the chest and bronchitis, take fire.
quent doses of Cheney's Expectorant
W. E. Morrow, of this city states
that every member of his family takes
Cheney's Expectorant He says: st
is my custom to lay in supply when
the first cold wave comes, and when
anyone of us begins to cough or feel
soreness in the lungs a dose Of
Cheney's Expectorant is given, and
1 hav enever known it to fail to give
relief to young or old Ernest Bar
rett states that he had such bad
cough he could hardly get his breath
81 would taake a dose of Cheney's
Expectorant and the cough would
stop at once" Cheney's Expectorant
may be obtained at slight cost at
any of our drug stores.-Advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
TRADITION VS..
PROGRESS
By JOS. PERKINS.


have been wondering whether we
people of Americas and Sumter Coun-
ty fully appreciate the conditions
which confront us; it may be pos
sible that We are not alive to the fact
that by availing ourselves of the OPP
portunities developing as result of
business activities and the changing
methods throughout the world Ameri-
Gus can double her population in a
remarkably short time. 1t may be
that we are inoculated with Tradi-
ton.
The biggest obstacle to overcome,
for a town or an individual, is Ira
dition; it points out the line of least
resistance; it passes on to the new
man, assuming the duties of the old,
the faults of the man who preceded
him. Tradition costs money, because
it obstructs progress; it retards the
growth and prosperity of a community
by limiting ideals and ambitions to
past achievements.
If you, Mr.. Reader are inoculated
with Tradition and you want to see
Americas break into the big league,
get it out of your system, get into
the game, cooperate with your fell
low players and play ball; throw into
the scrap heap the good enough" of
yesterday. Cast the shackles of Gus
tom to the four winds; there is
better way and it's new way Be-
cause grandfather read by candle
light and refused to enthuse over the
vision of a greater Americas; because
Adam, also your ancestor, wore a suit
of fig leaves and was content with his
position, are no valid reasons why
you should do likewise. Respect their
memories but for the Lords sake
let's forget their methods.
Our heritage certainly includes a
few original ideas and the underly-
ing progress; let's dig EN- up. No
business nor enterprise nor profess
sion, no matter what it is, is so differ
ent that newer and better ways can't
be applied.
If we are inoculated with Tradi-
ton, let's find the antidote and take
it quick; let's hand Tradition a solar
plexus blow that will put it to sleep
for all time to come: then proceed
according to the new order of things,
with full steam ahead, with every
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06

THERE is sentiment in every
soldiers heart. 1t stirs at
= sight of his flag at the
thought of home and as he
looks again and again at the
precious pictures of the home
folks he carries in his pocket.
Send Your Pictures To-day!
THE MINISTRY STUDIO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06

The Stage Woman's War Relief is
q large charity with many branches.
Among its activities Is a committee
which has charge Of the making Of
wind-proof vests for aviators and 9TH
err fighting men who find 1t difficult
to dress so as to keep warm. These
vests are made Of old gloves and pieces
of leather and are warmer than
sweaters. 1t is said they are great
protection against ''beasties" that are
sure to assault the soldier. Gusts OF
wind cannot get by them.
Everyone who has old kid gloves to
spare should contribute them to the
army or learn how to make the vests.
The Stage Woman's War Relief has a
large light loft, installed with electric
sewing machines, where the vests are
made. Many OF the gloves are sent
In already cleaned-and this is great
help-others are sent to the cleaner.
Then they are cut to form fat pieces
of leather. These are matched up for
size and color. After they have been
pressed out they are basted together
and stitched on paper patterns.
The reverse side of the vest is made
of canton flannel or other cloth, pro-
vided with a practical and rOomy
pocket and then the vest is neatly
bound with braid. Leather book COW
ers and leather postcards can be used
in these vests, as well as gloves, and
some Interestingly to say amusing
vests result from the use Of these.
Any sort Of disable leather may be
Communicated for this purpose-pil-
low tops, table covers and book covers.
The leather must be firm and whole,
and contributions are doubly welcome
when they come in clean.
1t is easy to understand that better
vests can be made where large con-
tributions of leather are received and
the pieces can be matched up, than
otherwise. Also then the women making
them become expert. Anyone wishing
to do something useful in almost any
community can undertake to accumu-
late leather for this purpose. Through
the schools a great many gloves. have
been gathered the pupils getting con-
tributiOnS at home that are brought to
the teachers and sent by them to the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
CONDUCTED
by
Mrs. H. B. Allen
Of Phone 80
Res. Phone 466
mans Committee.

mans Committee.
Brassards will be furnished free to
parents and widows of men who have
died in service and at cost to other
members of the family, The brassar,
which is to be worn on the left sleeve,
midway between the elbow and shout
der, is a band of black broadcloth or
other material three inches wide on
the surface of which a regulation mil
itar. star is embroidered in gold
thread The number of stars on the
brassard will denote the extent of the
sacrifice made by each family. Bras
sards will be made and distributed by
American Red Cross Chapters work
ing in conjunction with local units of
the Womens Committee, Council Nat
ional Defense
An initial supply of materials for
the manufacture of the mourning en-
blem has been purchased by the
American Red Cross and will be for
warded to the fourteen divisions Of
the organization for distribution
through their Chapters. 1t is expect
ed that the first of the brassards will
be ready for distribution about the
middle of September
A brief statement accompanying
this announcement says, "In adopting
this insignia, the Woman's Committee
desires it should never be CONNER
cialized but that it should always be
possible for members of families of
those who have made this supreme
sacrifice to procure for themselves
this badge of honor"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
RED CROSS WILL
PROVIDE BRASSARDS.

The American Red Cross will pro-
vide mourning brassards to be worn
by relatives of men who have given
their lives to their country, according
to an announcement made today by
the War Council. These brassards
which are to be used in lieu of gen
eral mourning were suggested and de-
signed by the Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense, the idea
being heartily endorsed by President
Wilson in letter he sent to the Wo-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
new RECTOR AT
CALVARY SUNDAY

Rev. Percy W. Jones, recently
chosen as rector of Calvary Episco-
pal church during the absence of Rev.
James B. Lawrence in France, will
preach his first sermon in that edifice
Sunday morning. He will oficiate
during services at the evening hour as
we'll
1t is the desire Of the congregation
that a very cordial welcome be ex-
tended DIR. Jones upon the occasion
of this, his first visit to Americas
and it is anticipated that large con-
gregations will hear him at both SER
vices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
Evening Gowns Pass.

Evening gowns are now almost
lost art. Few women are buying them.
In their place we find afternoon frocks
of lace or net or point d'esp1t, COM
bined with satin. Above all, however,
come the pretty soft chiffons in neu-
trail shades-beige, navy, black, mauve
and gray. These clinging chi8Ons
round out afternoon and evening occa-
sions. For the older woman they are
the type of frOck par excellence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
Piano School to Reopen.

The fall term of my Piano School
will begin Monday, September 9Th.
For registration or particulars, phone
532 or call at my residence-studio,
11S Forrest street.
31-6t ELSIE LOUISE CHAPMAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
Faction Piano School

Miss Mary Hawkes., Director, opens
it's fall term Monday, September the
9th. For particulars and registra-
ton. Call 216 w. Church street, or
phone $50. 2S-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06

collector. Stores will sometimes make
contributions Of old styles and clean
ers give gloves that have never been
called for by their owners. The col
lector may place her materials through
the Red Cross or send them to the
Stage Woman's War Relief at 1e West
Thirty-fourth Street, New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
man, woman and child in Americas
cooperating, and watch our city grow.
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

Lucas COuIitJ, 81.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
ls senior partner of the firm of r. 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 day of December.
A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood On
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
WHO'S WHO
u SUMTER COUNTY?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
How Calico Is Used.

Calicoes are made up along the same
lines as more expensive fabrics, the
thief trimming being white Organdie
or pique just as is used ON taffetas.
vOlles and geOrgettes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-06
MINSTREL AND DANCE.

The minstrel and street dance which
occurs on the evening of September IA
have been arranged for in every de-
tail and a delightful evenings en-
tertainment will be enjoyed by all
who attend The dance will be par
ticipated in by the social contingent
and indications are that every box
will be taken when the evening ar
rives. The net proceeds of both en-
tertainments will be used for the
veterans reunion at Tulsa, Okla
CALLED MEETING, d. A. r.
The Americas Chapter, D. A. R.,
held called meeting this morning
at the library to elect historian and
plan the year book for the ensuing
year On account of lack of members
present no election could be held u1-
til the regular October meeting.
Plans were discussed for next years
program. Present were Mrs. c. w.
Rogers, Mrs. J. L. Sparks, Mrs. T. M.
Everett, Mrs. Henry Glover, Mrs. H.
B. Allen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13

AS to the victim of a disease in
which loss of weight is serious and
generous diet necessary, for example,
tuberculosis, they too seem to have
benefited by the restrictions. This may
be only apparent and due to the fact
that invalids of this class are largely
In hospitals where they lack for moth
ing or may have left Paris for the
country where life Is easier. But sta
tistics, which do not lie, show that the
number of deaths from tuberculosis
has been much less than the number
In preceding years.
1t is many years since so few con-
sumptives died in Paris as this year.
There are months, as in August, for
example, where, as against the usual
verage of 153 the weekly deaths have
been us. 1875, 115 and SO, or for the
entire month a total of 461, compared
with the average Of 612.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13

Fakes Her Husbands Job When He
Joins the Service.

Patriotic cooperation of the post
office department with Postmaster
John F. Bachinger of Plymouth, Va,
has resulted in the appointment of
Mrs. Conrad Kramer as mail carrier
of Route No. / in that town. Mrs.
Kramer will be permitted the use of a
horse and carriage In delivering mail.
The departure from old rules was
taken for the reason that Mrs. Kramer
was recently married, just prior to the
time when her husband enlisted In the
army and was assigned to service. In
accordance With the rules of the de-
partment, the first substitute carrier
on the list of eligibles was appointed,
but Immediately a request was made
that Mrs. Kramer be appointed with
out examination until such time as her
soldier husband could return to duty.
The post Office department acceded to
the plan, and the young woman will
60 on duty Immediately.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
AMERICAN TROOPS
stun THE ENEMY
HARD FIGHTING TAKES PLACE
A SURPRISE ATTACK.

New York, March 13.-The Amer
lean troops holding a portion of the
line of battle northwest of Toul ap-
parently are making raids into enemy
territory part of their daily rou-
tine. Following their incursion of
Monday morning, when after bonn
bardment they raided German front
lines for 500 yards, unaided, as had
been customary by the French. they
set out again Tuesday and made a
successful surprise attack on trenches
south of Richecourt, which lies to
the northeast Of Xivray. where some
of the hardest fighting in which they
have been engaged has taken place
All along the western front inten-
sive artillery duels and raiding opera
tions are continuing on isolated Sec
tors. The Australians again have
carried out successful raids into Ger
man trenches northeast of Messines
killing a number of Germans and
making prisoners of others.
In Lorraine the French near Mon
eel put down effectively strong Ger
man attempt at foray, inflictine
heavy losses on the enemy and also
taking prisoners.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
FIJI ISLANDERS EAGER
TO HELP IN GREAT war
Contingents Enlisted to Aid the
Mother Country Against
the Germans.

The Fiji islands are doing their "bit"
toward helping their mother country,
England, and the allies win the war,
and already several contingents of
Ffji's men have gone to the front, as
well as two detachments of natives,
each 100 strong, who are now engaged
In transportation work in France. Ad-
vices reaching here recently show that
the officers of the allies are quick to
select members Of the Fijian contin-
gents for commissions.
For some time earlier In the war
there was some doubt as to whether
men would go officially to the front
from Fiji. Many men, In fact, brooked
the delay and decided to go direct,
either by way of the Commonwealth of
Australia, or the Dominion of Canada.
Those first men were the pick of the
colony's best In physique and height,
and those who have gone since were
the result Of a careful choice made so
that FIJI would be represented by the
best Of her manhood.
These men have been accustomed to
the open air and, In a measure, were
In FIJI only because the spirit of enter
prise was well developed In them.
There Is nothing surprising about the
honor the men from Eli have gained
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
MAIDEN GERMANY LIES
CIRCULATED in CANADA

Canada Is also having trouble with
Made-in- Germany lies calculated to
hinder Canadian food conservation ac-
cording to an official statement re-
ceived from the Canadian food con-
troller by the United States food ad-
ministration.
The stories bothering Canada arc
of the same general character as those
the United States food administra-
tor recently denounced In this coun-
try, such as the ridiculous salt and
blueing famine fakes and the report
that the government would seize
housewives stocks of home canned
goods.
The Canadian food controller esti-
mates that when the people listen to
and pass on such stories, each one
has the power of destruction that lies
I'm a battalion of soldiers.
Stories without even a vestige of
foundation have been scattered broad
cast" said the Canadian statement
"Nor have they come to life casually.
They have started simultaneously In
different parts of the country and In
each instance have been calculated to
arouse public indignation.
"They are insidious, subtle, persist
ent. Bit by bit they dissipate public
trust, the great essential In the work
of food control.
1T lies with every individual to for
bear from criticism; to refrain from
passing on the vagrant and harmful
story, and thus the more effectively
to cooperate In work which is going
to mean more than the majority Of
people yet realize"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
DOGS FINE COFFIN
Buried In One That Was Trimmed
With Velvet and Silk.

With Velvet and Silk.
High cost of living did not inter-
fere with the plans of Nine. Ritz
Elandi, an operate star, when Xxi,
her Pomeranian dog, died suddenly ut
Mount Clemens, Mich. The dog was
of aristocratic parentage, coming from
the royal kennels of Bulgaria.
The madame engaged the services
Of veterinarian as well as of nurse,
who remained on duty constantly.
When notified of the dogs passing
Nine. Elandi broke down with grief.
She ordered a special casket of white
velvet with silk trimmings and the pet
was encased. Thomas Duncan of the
hotel wore band of crepe on his arm
to help appease the famous singers
grief, and burial was In rose garden.
Mime. Elandi ordered granite slab to
mark the resting place of her pet.
Huge floral pieces sent by guests are
resting on the new-made grave. The
cost of the funeral was over $75.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
as to box in the German positions at
both points.
No Germans to Fight.


The men dropped into the enemy's
trenches, expecting a hand to hand
fight, but found the Germans had
fled. Continuing the advance they
went forward 500 yards to the Sec
ond German line. All the time the
American machine guns were firing
on each flank of the two parties to
prevent the enemy from undertaking
thanking operations. One French
flanking party found two wounded
Germans in dugout and took them
prisoner. The Americans found none.
The Americans remained for As
minutes in the enemy lines. They
found excellent concrete dugouts,
which they blew up, and also brought
back large quantities of material and
valuable papers.
While they were in the enemy lines
German artillery began a vigorous
counter barrage. 1t was quickly
silenced by American heavy and light
artillery, which poured large quanti-
ties of gas shells on the batteries.
Artillery Does Good Work.
An American trench mortar bat
terry, the homes of most of whose
men are - (deleted), participated
in the artillery preparation preceding
the raid, helping to level the enemy
positions. The artillery, both light
and heavy, was manned by soldiers
mostly from - (deleted).
Soon after these two raids had
been carried out the Americans stag
ed another at point farther along
the line to the right. They went
over the top after artillery prepara-
ton of As minutes, in which the en-
emy's positions attacked were oblit-
Grated. At this place the dugouts
were found to have been constructed
principally Of logs. Engineers ac-
companying the raiding party com
pleted the artillery's work of destruc-
tion. The American infantrymep
who took part In this raid are from
- (deleted) and the engineers
from - (deleted).
The raids were carried out skillful.
ly, and but for the fact that the Ger.
mans fled more prisoners doubtless
would have been taken. American
gas shells are believed to have caused
many casualties among the enemy
No Americans are unaccounted for.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
AUSTRIANS WANT FLAG
Miners Refuse to Work Until Ameri
can Emblem Ia DispIayed.

Austrian miners in Crawford county,
Kansas, caused much apprehension a
few Days ago when they threatened to
strike and tie up the coal mines. In
vestigation by federal authorities re-
vealed that the miners refused to work
unless an American flag was displayed
In each mine.
The mine operators quickly complied
with the demands. The Austrians then
returned, each man saluting the Stars
and Stripes as he entered the mouth Of
the mine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13
SONS UNDER THREE FLAGS
One Woman Has Four Engaged In War
Service.


Mrs. Katherine Hopf of Valley
Falls, Kan, has not only given four
sons to the war. but these sons are
following the flags of three nations.
Two sons are in the German ari.y, one
is in France, interned at the bssinning
of the war, and the other Is training
with the American army at Camp
Kearny, Cal.
The son interned In France Is Ia
northern Africa, where he has char sc
of some gardens. Mrs. Hopf hn.ss
from him occasionally, but has receiv'
ed no word from the two sons In Ger
many since the outbreak of the war
She probably will not hear from them
again until the war ends.
Adolf .Hopf, VINO decided to follow
the Stars and Stripes, used to live In
Valley Falls. He enlisted last spring
Find Mastodon Teeth.
Throngs Of curious persons are gath.
ering at the home of John Dennis, near
Arkansas City. Ark, to inspect the two
big teeth found In q sandpit near his
home and said to be the teeth OF a
mastodon. That mastodon, huge
prehistoric animal. died In this vicin-
ity is the general belief and an ex-
haustive investigation will be made
under the direction Of the UniversttS
e Arkansas faculty.
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and the reputation they have made for
themselves. 1t is generally believed
that the percentage of men In the
Fijian contingents and re-enforcements
who have gained commissions will COM
pare favorably with any other unit
formed or dispatched under similar cir
cumstances.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-03-13

Lord Archbishop Lang of York
who is in America for the purpose of
more closely cementing the ties be-
tween England and the United States
paid a visit to Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. The two
eonversed on general subjects and
the war for about half an hour.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-02-22


admitted they had come clear
across the country to get into
Mexico and evade military SER
vice. They admitted that they
had come from Michigan with
that incentive.
They were held for service,
and will be detained until the
next contingent is sent to camp,
which it is understood now will
be about the 4th of. March.