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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-22
HONOR WHERE HONOR Is DUE.

TOO little has been said about the
noble and effective work done by the
women OF Georgia in the United War
Work campaign which is just coming
ta'a successful close in all parts OF
the state.
The women of every county In the
state and every community were or
ganized for this campaign. TThey Gag
erly stepped to the front when the call
came for this great work; they put
their shoulders to the wheel as stur-
Oily as the men-and old Georgia went
sailing over the top in grand fashion,
eighth in the union to complete he"
quota and thereby planting the rever-
ed and beloved name of Georgia over
the door of one of those Ravens for
our soldier boys in France Y. M. c..
4. hut.
The women of Americas and Sumter
county joined intellectually in the
work They supplied the spirit, the
pep" and at least half of the labor
with what result is well known,
In further deserved recognition Of
the sacrificing assistance of women
of Georgia In the campaign, Mrs. E.
II. Goodhart chairman for Georgia,
Women's Division, United War Work
campaign, sends through the press Of
Georgia to the women of the state the
following card:
las chairman for Georgia of the
Women's Division in the great drive
just put over by the American people
from home to our boys over there"
wish to express my appreciation for
the splendid cooperation given the
state campaign forces by the women
of Georgia
AN organization of women was eff
fected for the drive in every county
and community. The women respond
ed promptly to the program mapped
out from headquarters and initiated
enterprising plans of their own. The
general campaign organization recog-
nized the value of the women's work,
and the state director. Ely r. Gala
way, has formally acknowledged the
big responsibility the women had Ia
the final splendid results.
The women's division acknowledges
with splendid appreciation the force
put behind the drive by the women
committee of Georgia, Council of Ma
tional Denfense, and cooperation OF
the State Federation of Women's
clubs, Daughters of the Confedefacy
and Daughters of American Refolu-
ton"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-22
COMMANDERY NETTING.

DeMOlay. Conlmandery. No. 5.
Knights Templar, meets every third
Wednesday night at s O'Clock. All
s,Eiting Sir Knights have q cordial
Invitation TO meet with US.
W. F. Smith. Eminent Commander.
FRANK J. 4 AWE. Recorder. % Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-22
~.

SIoU
When he wants to write letter
(And you know that he had better)
To his mother, or his father-or
The Girl
Or he's feeling sort of lonely,
And the thing he Graves is only
An oasis in the racket and he
Whirl;
Or he yearns for conversation.
Or the glad exhiliration
OF the movie with a comic custard
pie,
He will hurry helter-skelter,
To the Y. NJ G. A. shelter
Hereinafter to be spoken OF as
"Y."
It's coy little cot
When it's chilly or its hot,
For a fellow needs a spot
Where it's dry.
Tbs happy IltCle nut
Where they do not pose or strut,
And the door is never shut
at the "Y."
So that nothing need be lacking,
Lend the Hut your earnest backing
Let the boy who bears the battle
have his club!
Give more often than you care to;
Draw the biggest check you dare to,
For the entry will look we'll upon
the stub.
Help to cheer the youthful fighter;
Help to make his lot the brighter;
You can spare the little extra If you
try,
That the lonely, sad or weary
Shall have comfort, warm and
CHEEKY
In the winsome little wigwam
known as 'Y,"
It's heavenly retreat
For the lad on weary feet
CWhere we possibly shall meet
By and by.
IT'S happy little hut
Where they do not pose or strut,
And the door is never shut
At the "Y."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-22
CITY TAX NOTICE.

City tax for 1918 are now due and
payable between October 1st and De-
cember list, 1918.
y. j. ELDRIDGE,
Att Clerk and Treas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-11-22
SeaOOard Air Line

SeaNoard Air Line
Leave Americas for Savannah and
intermediate stations and points east
1881 p. 10. 1:s8 o. M.
Leave Amerlcus for Helena and IN.
termedi2te points
S:SS PA
Leave Amecrius for Colu qbus.
Montgomery and points West
S:OS p. IA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
FiiRMVHIiE NEWS.

Farmville, Va, October 9.--To
prevent tho spread Of the Spanish
Influenza, all the Churches were
closed up Sunday. Rev. Randolph,
pastor Of Race Street Baptist Church
was allowed to carry out his prepa-
ration for baptism. Twenty candi-
dates were baptized and services
were held in the open air on tho
Church grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francell Hairston, Of
New. York City, are home.
The condition Of their father, Mr..
P B. Hairston Is slowly improving.
Miss Pearl IGunn, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Daniel Brown
for some time, loft Saturday for
Greensboro, N. c..
Mrs. Annie Gibson Philips, Of
Hopowell, spent several days In the
city last week. Her sister, Mrs.
Minnie Reid, at this writing, Is much
better.
Mrs. Matte Allen, Mrs. Rosa Hor-
acc and Miss Martha Hughes left
Monday for Memorial Hospital, Rich
mond, for an operation. It is re-.
ported they are getting along nicely.
Mrs. Nancy Brown, of Virginia
Street, who has been on the sick list
fer quite g while is much better.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
TURN SCHOOLS INTO HOSPITALS

Public schools are to be converted
into Influenza. hospitals and beds for
tho patients Will DO reQuistioned
from tho Young Mems Christian Asso
citation, the Army and Navy Club and
/ G. Soldiers. Sailors and Marines
Club, 1t was announced today. The
armories may also BIO used. All the
fourth-year students Of the Medical
College OF Virginia will be called in
/: to service to help combat tho disease
and If tho situation does not improve
1t Is probable that the third-year men
viii also be needed. A meeting Is to
be held this afternoon at o'clock
between the city health board, tho ad
ministrative board and the school
hoard to perfect arrangements to
graphic with the epidemic. All soda
fountains and other places where soft
drinks arc dispensed are to be closed
Immediately under an order issued
by tho administrative board this at
t"rnoon. Health Chief Flanagan was
directed TO cooperate with tho police
md direct tho enforcement of the or
dor without delay. The board acted
under advices from State Health Com
missioner Tnnion e. Williams. DR..
Murat Willis and City Health Chief
] "lannagan. Soft drink djspensarics
1t WAS stated. are among the most
Prolific sources Of the spread OF Span
| ish infiaenEa,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
COLORED GIRLS ACTIVE.

! had barely timo to mako tho
connection for Richmond, Va. when
| arrived in Washington. Colorcd
females now clean up tho great Union
Station at Washington. They begin
their duties about midnight and 1t
is quito an interesting scene to SEQ
the performance. Colorcd mon look
on and some Of them seemed to have
been sweethearts to some Of tho girls
but thcy got out Of the way when
the charge was ordered and tho dirt
was being swept up. My trip was
ended and that night l slept in my
own bed with comforting thoughts
Of the long trip to Chicago.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
THE REGULATION CRANK
HANDLE.

In evident disgust, he reached I'M
der the seat and brought forth tho
regulation crank handle. He cranked.
The motor resisted and then it yield
cd to the urgent demand of muscular
power and with intermittent respon-
SEES for a while, it settled down again
to that steady hum that I had so
much admired.
Whether or not the speed-limit had
again been increased, I am unable to
say. Anyhow, it seemed only few
blocks from my temporary homo to
the Appomattox Club, if I am to
gauge it by the time Attorney Wat
Kins took to get me there. Refresh
ing sleep restored mo the next morn
ing to my old-time vigor and when
arrived at the Auditorium Theatre,
I sat for some time listening to the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Band.
The address OF Hon. Otto II. Kahn
OF Kuhn, Loeb and Company, of New
York, was one Of the ablest address,
es to which the Association had ever
listened. When the recess hour
came hurried to the Idlewild Hotel,
where found Major-General Robert
r. Jackson, Manager Beauregard Il.
Chicago Defender and Gen. J. r. T..
Warren awaiting mo. .
IDLEWILD HOTEL.
A magnificent repast was spread.
l ate heartily and was much pleased
with the surroundings. Tho Idle
wild Hotel is one OF the most impos-
ing looking colored hostelries in tho
country. 1t is located on the corner
of Thirty-third Street and Wabash
Avenue. One hundred thousand
dollars as an investment hero would
give tho colored people one OF tho
best appointed hotels in tho country.
1t was formerly white hotel and
Mr.. Moseley's daughter was chef on
this occasion. l was delighted with
the service. The rates are reason
able. l hurried back to tho Audi.
forum Theatre, where tho election
OF officers would soon take place.
THE INSTRUMENTATION.
Tho selection and election Of Hon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12

disgust. l was uneasy as to time.
However. we were soon on our way
again to Chicago and at about $3.50,
was ut my temporary home. where
after having eaten dinner, | was met
by Attorney NJ. II. Bailey and Mr..
II. Il. Ferguson. They had taxi to
take me to the station. l accepted
the kind offer. Mr.. Bailey is doing
Il fine real estate business here and
these Virginians are active in keeping
up recollcctions of tho Grand Old
Commonwealth. Finally l bid them
adicu and | was on my way to tho
Old Dominion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
BAPTISTS ENDORSE SELECTION
OF IIAIAIIITT j. SCOTT.

Selma, Ala, September 2S.-Prof
r. B. Hudson. Secretary of the Nat
ional Baptist Convention which has
just closed II successful session at st
LoN:s. Missouri gave out tho following
kilograms which were exchanged DE
tween him and Mr.. Stanley King.
private secretary to Hon. Newton d.
Baker Secretary of War. The rcso'i.
ton rs sent to Secretary Baker was
unanimously adopted by the six thous
and members and delegates present
Tie kilograms arc rs follows:
Secretary Baker War Department.
Washingt or. d. G.
Tho National Convention represent
ing more than three million Baptists
in the United States mos heartily com
mend the appointment OF Emmett j.
Scott as assistant to the Secretary OF
War and pledge our most loyal SUP
port to our own Government in tho
Void war.
T.. G. MORRIS, President.
r. b. HUDSON, Secretary.
Washington, D. c., September H.
DR.. e. G.. Morris, President,
Mr.. r. B. Hudson. Secretary,
National Baptist Convention,
Gcntlcmcn.--Your telegram Of Sep
TENDER 7, addressed to the Secretary
OF War has been received during his
absence in France. The War Depart
ment makes full note OF the common
dation OF the appointment of DR..
Emmett j. Scott as Assistant to the
Secretary OF War. and thanks you
for tho pledges Of loyalty and sup.
port to the Government which your
great organization in annual conven
ton assembled has made. The serv
ices OF DR.. Scott have been incalcul-
ably helpful to the Secretary Of War.
Yours very truly,
STANLEY KING, Private Sec.
Mr.. r. b. HUDSON.
Selma, Alabama.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
MIR. SANDS HONORED.

| spoke to oliver J. Sands, Esq,
President Of the American National
Bank, Of Richmond He was leaving
for home that night. | did not know
then that he had been elected Pres
idcnt OF the National Bank Section
This is an honor second only to the
Presidency Of tho American Bankers
Association. | hurried homo and
then later returned to the Studebaltcr
Theatre, where. ! saw the play, IA
Cure For CurablcS." The scene was
laid in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Virginia and the irreprcssiblc black
man, who was a white man BACKED,
was in evidence. lie could not du-
plicate the real article. Tho play
was intensely interesting and laugh
able.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12

Robert i. Maddox, Of Atlanta. Geor-
Eia as President OF tho American
Bankers Association had caused Il
bit'cr contest, but the brilliant
Georgian "won in a walk. Tho OBJ
position did not develop "aftcr ,ha
contest CT the day before. President
Himself was presented with the usual
handsome present. AMI Presidcut-
elect Maddox was indicted into Office.
He is Il handsome Southern product
and years Of experience have mel
lowed him. His views upon the race
question are no longer heard in the
land. | heard the last words said.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
4 COLD MOTOR.

| spoke longer than ] intended to
speak, but no ono seemed to be tired.
1t was the case OF n feast Of reason
and flow OF tho soul" I was con-
graduated at tho close and with it
came an invitation to the 1dlewild
Hotel, Beaurcgard r. Moseley, Man
ager. When we went out to tho
waiting automobile, Attorney Wat
kins got in and the self-starter did
its duty faithfully. 1t put itself out
OF commission doing it. for 1t used
up all of its own electric "juice.'
The motor was cold and it refused
to bulge. l had complimented Mr..
Watkins upon the magnificent hum
of that motor when we came up, but
it was humless now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
ALL PULLMAN CARS.

The train was composed OF Pull
man cars only. A colorcd maid is
also on tho train. The BARRIERS chair
was in the club car, but there was
no barber aboard. The porter had Il
pressing department for clothes.
When | awokc in the morning, I
dressed and went in early to break
fast. l had better luck in tho SER
vice. With the cup of tea came two
Jumps Of loaf sugar and | was con-
tent. When the train reached Har-
risburg, Pa, I looked out and saw
women in boomers working about
tho railway station. Ono large one
was busily engaged In talking to one
Of tho railroad men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
DIDN'T NOTICE HER.

Soon, she appeared to be reaching
for something in his pocket. He
laughingly got away and she APP
preached another one. He did not
even turn around to look at her.
But she persisted and he left her
alone. Just before the train pulled
out, | saw her standing there with
those extra large boomers and Il
mans cap, resembling much tho
proverbial Turk. The train had been
on time. We were changed to tho
Washington Chicago Limited and we
lost timo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
Wants To Find Him.

l am very anxious to locate my
father, Leo r. Parker. was two
years old when he left home and I
am now 20 years old. Flo made hin
home in Richmond, va. but I can
not remember tho street or number.
II any of his people ans living 4
would like to set In touch with thsm
Address;
!. -4azrss HUeTE2 MASsY e,Aaxnn
.;Sd ses s6aa HA,
- %GN sM$teapack O d
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
THE GUIDES ACTIVE.

Again and again they marched. AS
the National Emblem came, wo UNI
covered. The mon sang as they
marched and the bankers joined in
tho refrain. Then tho men marched
to their barracks and guides took up
squads OF tho bankers to show
them about tho training station. I
got with ono party and then finally
l strollcd to a building where they
kept the different kinds Of machine
guns. I won't on further until I
again passed out the main gateway,
where I saw tho train, on which
came. wanted to got on the first
train returning to Chicago as I was
to leave on the Pennsylvania Limited
for home at $3.50 that afternoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
PLENTY OF SUGAR.

But was hungry and I went into
the station where lunches were
served. There was no scarcity Of
anything. There was plenty OF SUI
gar and I took advantage Of it.
Having eaten, went to the train
The conductor told me which one left
first and I seated myself while read
ing an afternoon paper. Some other
bankers camo in and they wore
smoking. LET us make plenty of
SMOKE" said one Of them, land tho
ladies will go into the other car and
we shall have this one to ourselves.
The plan worked and when the
train pulled out, only mon occupied
that car. We had not gone moro
than ten miles, wien there was q
halt. The car was On fire, that Is
the axle box was on fire. All efforts
to stop 1t and to cool off the housing
failed anu thor trainmen decided TO
"cut out" the coach.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
LEAVING CHICAGO.

They allowed the other train to
pass us. much to our. dismay and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
THE MARCHING REGIMENT.

Then tho scene changed. Tho
bands marched off, each to tho head
OF it's regiment. The signal was
given and the men shouldered their
guns and the dress parade began.
When these bands came again they
were at the head Of their respective
regiments. I looked in vain for a
dark face. saw one, just one, and
upon closer inspection found out
that no was an Indian. Still, what
could I do but take off my hat and
hurrah like the rest. White though
they were, they were American cit
!zcns and no sign Of my disappoint-
ment appeared upo1 my countenance
as | clapped my hands, I thanked
God that / was an American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12

Zach County I'm tho
u. S. Ono Lady or Gentleman to
make $4,000 per month handing
out our circulars at Colored
Churches. Stamp FOR reply.
GLOBD PRODUCING g. MANU-.
FEATURING CO., $50 Carlisle
Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12

MOTORCYCLES o. MOTOR
TRUCKS. nRsy. Payments. Send
Stamp for fafof,aette&, Aaaxasm
OrrIHNr&S LWTTRR 0Q., R. q.
1Asx $50, Osek & in. "" &
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12

carried him into the Elizabethan
Room, where the exercises were
taking place. Then we went out Of
the side entrance to the Lake Front
boulevard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
STRICT ON LIQUOR.

No man in uniform is allowed IL
ouor in any form. One would con-
cludc that the Prohibitionists wero
running the bars Of Chicago. Whis-
key is sold ut $500, $2.25 and $3.50
per quart, the higher prices being for
that bottled in bond" Down in
Virginia it was selling for $500 per
pint King Alcohol is not in favor
in the United States OF America ut
the present time.
But I was In this thrcc-story
structure Of the AppomattoN Club,
with all convcnicnces. The building
is owned by the Club. Politics do
not figure. The President, Mr.. S. a.
~ Watkins is n Democrat and his
satellites and supporters are Repub-
iicans.
THE GUEST or THE EVENING.
1t was at n late hour that supper
. was ANNOUNCED with "John Mitchell,
Jr., the Banker from Virginia" rs
the guest OF the evening. Major
General II. II. Jackson was there,
too, smiling as usual and mildly
Gliding me, because when called on
him. | did not take II seat in his
Office and await his convenience. !
reminded him smilingly that my days
were numbered in Chicago and my
moments nccting ones.
Then they called on me to speak
and | spoke to that assembled gath
oring OF representative Chicago cit
liens. | discussed finance and
brought home to these thoughtful
men, the opportunities in finance that
beckoncd them on to the accom-
plishmcnt of great things.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
FIVE BANDS.

Seats had been arranged for tho
bankers and their guests. I took
one Of the front seats and sat down.
I was out to sec and for once, I in
tended to be where could see. Tho
sailors were standing at rest with
their guns stacked. But moving day
was coming. The officers came for
ward and from the elevated stand n
magnincont scene was witnessed. A
combined band, five in all, composed
OF about $50 musicians stood before
us and they played as one band. "Tho
Star Spanglcd Banner" brought every
one to their feet. Then clapping OF
hands followed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
USED TO SOLITUDE.

was not lonesome. l had gotten
used to solitude with the maximum
amount Of company. Mr. J. Elwood
Cox. whom Mr.. Oliver J. Sands had
succeeded spoke to mo and gave mo
the first information I had OF Mr..
Sands elevation to the high office.
l saw armor plate that had been the
target for tho large shells. Then |
saw structure after structure. Tho
large crowd walked slowly. Then l
saw the mammoth parade ground. 1t
is estimated that there are fifty
thousand young men in training here.
The dimensions OF this vast parade
ground arc hard to describe. 1t COW
crs more than twenty city blocks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
GUESTS or THE GOVERNMENT.

When l left that night, it was late.
In the morning I prepared to take
tho trip arranged for the bankers to
the Great Lakes Training Station.
At Congress and State Streets, on tho
siding, two special elevated trains
were in waiting. a large sign
across tho front Of one Of the coaches
read, Guests Of tho United States
Government. American Bankers
Association" saw no colored man
anywhere and rs I could not SEQ my
self very handily, l came to tho con-
clusion that I was all alone with tho
white folks from all parts OF the
country. We were soon cnroute to
our destination.
soon found 1t impossible to dis
tinguish ono town from another OH
our way to Great Lakes. Tho SUI
burbs of ono village were right up
against the suburbs Of another. FL
nally, after nearly two hours run, we
passed through the naval barracks
and then on to tho main entrance of
tho training station. Guards wcro
everywhere in evidence. A largo
delegation of bankers and their
friends were there. l went through
tho gateway with the rest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-10-12
THAT CHICAGO SPEED LIMIT.

Here saw Attorney Watkins car,
in which sat his accomplished Mad
anne. | do not know tho speed reg
ulation in Chicago. ! presumed,
though, that the speed limit was
forty miles an hour. Mr.. Watkins
kept within that limit and without
any other. He took good pains to
leave his own wife at his palatial
residence and then we went to tho
AppomattoX Club. Il three-story
structure, where the members had
already arrived.
Billiards and pool, cards and other
amuscmonts were the features, but
with mo liquor" 1t was as dry as
the proverbial Virginia hamlet. Chi
cago was on its good behaviour. Tho
bars will sell you Il drink, but II you
wish to purchase liquor in quantity,
you must sign up n certificate.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-03-21

with Mrs. r. L. Newton on Fri
day afternoon. The subject of
immigration. Foreigners in
America" was discussed by Mrf,
Nicholson. The foreign topic,
Japan" by Mrs. johnson and
Mrs. Russell. The following Of
ficers were elected for the com.
ing year; Pres. Mrs. M. E. John
son; Vice-President Mrs. ]. L
Salladay: Secy. Mrs. R. L. New
ton; Treas. Mrs. w. P. Smith.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-03-21
Notice of Application to
Lease State Land

Office of the State Board Of Land
Commissioners
Denver, Colo, March LIST. 1918
Notice is hereby given that Wal
ter H. johnson whose postoffice ad-
dress is r, ID. No. 8. Golden, Colo
RADIO, has made application No. A
$685. to lease the following described
School Lands, situate in Jefferson
County, Colorado, to-wit:
M sw a, N u of Sc a and sE a of Sc
4 Sec ~, Township 3 $, Range Tow.
Notice is further hereby given
that all other persons desiring to file
All application to lease all or any
part OF this tract OF land must file
same in this office prior to April 9Th,
1918, as no other application to lease
the above described lands will be
considered after said date.
RAYMOND MILLER,
President State Board Land Com.
missiOners.
Publish March I, II, Fl, %
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-03-21

Aside from the fact the reso-
luton was admittedly presented
to put the committee in the
hole" it was entirely out of or
der at such q meeting.
As far az the county organiza-
ton being in any way impaired
by the incident, the Republicans
are welcome to any consolation
it affords them.