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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21
Cut Off

CUT OFF, Ca, Jan. 21-~The entire
community was deeply grieved on De-
cember 81, 1917, on account of the
death of Mrs. ] B Rouse. Mrs. Rouse
had been critically i'll Off several
weeks, and the end was not unex-
pected She was about twenty-six
years Of age and every one who knew
her loved her. she leaves a husband
and four children. j. B. Rouse, Jr.
Cleone Rouse, Evelyn Rouse and Lewis
Rouse, and her father, Mr.. John
Smith, of Abbeville, and a number of
brothers and other relatives to mourn
her loss. Mrs. Rouse was a member
of Andersonyille Baptist church, and
also Of 0glethorpe camp, Woodmen
Circle.
Watson Wicker. who has been en-
ployed recently in the postoffice at
Oglethorpe, is now at home,
W. j. Pennington and A. F. Pen
nington attended the screen production
THE Birth of a Nation" in Americas
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w Cocker and daugh-
ter, Gladys, were visitors in Ander-
sonville Wednesday.
Dallas Pennington and Scrap
Pennington of Sumter county, were
visitors in this community Sunday az
ternoon.
J. H. Farris, Farris Altman and Cam
trell Harris were visitors from this
community in Oglethorpe Sunday.
Mrs Lillian Brooks, who has been
housekeeper for Mr.. J. B. Rouse re-
Gently, returned to her home near
Plains Thursday.
Mesdames Stubbs, and Brabham
We're in Andersonville Thursday after
noon.
Miss Kathleen Feagin was the guest
Of Miss Beulah Pennington Sunday ev-
ening ,,-a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing Musterole

When those sharp pains go shooting
through your head, whoa your skull
seems as IL it would split, just rub q
little Musteroie on your temples and
neck. It draws out the inflammation,
soothes away the pain, usually giving
quick relief.
Musteroie is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than {
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly rec
ommend Musterole for sore throat, brCn.
chitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neural
gia, congestion, plearisy, rheumatism,
lurnbago, pains and aches of the back OK
oints, sprainS, sore muscles, bruises,
chilhlains, frosted feet - colds of the
chest Ct often prevents pneumonia. 7
is always dependable.
SOC and COG jars; hospital size SEC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21
Pale, Weak, AiIng People Can In Many Cases. Be Bene-
fitted By the Use OF zirOn Iron Tonic.
BLOOD LACKING IRON CAUSES MANY AILMENTS

the Catching" diseases the world is full Of
The remedy for lack of ren in the blood Is
to take ZlRON, the new Iron Tonic, which con-
tains the ingredients prescribed by eminent physi-
clans for this condition, prepared in pleasant
and agreeable non-alcohofic syrup, and is OBJ
fainabe at all first-class drug stores, with or
without physicians prescription.
All the symptoms described above have been
benefited by the use of ZIRON, according TO the
testimony of men and wemen who have used it
Mr.. w. Y. Rhodes, r. F. D. Ne. !, Hubert,
Okla, is one who has written us about the good
results he obtained in his case by the use OF
ZIRON. He says: Il have taken ZIRON with
great benefit 1t gave me new life and strength.
feel like new man. | am 65 years old, but
am able to work every day now, and feel 20
years younger was afflicted with rheumatism,
neuralgia and kidney trouble, but ! don't feel
any pains now. | am grateful TO the new life
giving qualities of ZIRON, and the new energy
il gave me"
ZIRON enriches your blood, helps to in~
crease the red corpuscles, and thereby to in
crease your health and energy. Try ZIRON.
Your druggist sells it If the first bottle fails TO
benefit, you get your money back. 2. l. 3
we viii send you bottle by parcel post, prepaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21
SedbOard Air Line
Trains Arrive.

Fhe Progressive Railway Of the SedtD
Leave Amertcus for O0rdele. Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
lima, Savannah, ColUmbia. Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p IA.
1890 o. M
Leave Americas for Cordele, Abbs-
vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:l6 p. M
Leave Americas for Richland, CO.
umbus, Atlanta. Birmingham, Hurts
boro, Montgomery and points West
and Northwest.
e:eS p. N.
geaboard Buffet Psrlor Sleeping Gar
on Trains Is and II arriving Amerfcus
from Savannah 1910 ., M, and leaV-
aug Americas for Savannah 1920 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah al
1920 a. M, will be open for passens-
ers st 1O:40 D. m.
For further information arply to H.
p. Everett, Local Agent, Americas,
Ca: C. w. Small, Div. Pass. Agent
savennah, Ga: C. P. Ryan. G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21

The Life Extension Institute has shown
that 50 percent of our population is below par, ,
declared Prof Irving Fisher, of Yale University,
in a lecture recently delivered at Pittsbmg.
This is an astounding assertion, but when
we lock around us and realize the condition
of our health, and how easily we catch" colds,
and other diseases, we have to acknowledge that
it is only toe true
What is to be done?
We are shortening our lives by our lew
health Ideals, as Prof. Fisher says. We ought
to realize that good health and a strong system
is possible to acquire, and we ought to set about
to build up eur health te a state of 100 per cent
par.
OHe Of the first things to do, is to see that
your blood contains a sufficiency of that most
important aid to the heath-iron.
Iroa in the blood makes for ruddy cheeks,
bright eyes, ability to endure hard work without
fatigue, energy, stamina, vitality, nerve and muscle
efficiency
Lack of iron makes you easily tired, nervous,
pale sickIy, weak, dySpeptic, irritable, unable to
eat, sleep or work in a normal way. 1t renders
YOU sensitive TO cold, and liable to catch any of
Ii your druggist cannot supply you send $780, an
Chattanooga Drug and Chemical Co. Chattanooga TEN
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TREASON TALK On
AMERICAN tai X!
BY ISABEL FIELD OF THE VIGIL

ANTES.
Treason Talk-Why are we in this
war?
American Talk-We are in this war
because Germany gave US too many
knocks. We were not quick to fight.
We said please don't" many times,
but Germany would not stop. We are
in this war because we are not cow
ards.
Treason Talk-If we keep quiet Ger
many would not hurt us.
American Talk-Germany has al
ready hurt US. She has sunk our
ships, killed our women and children,
and told us to keep off the sea. We
are rich in coal, iron, steel, sugar,
wheat, cotton, oil, copper and many
things that Germany wants. If we
keep quiet she will come and take
them. She will take our money too,
tc pay for her war.
Treason Talk-But the government
takes our money now in taxes.
American Talk-It is better to give
little now to our own government
than to have Germany take it all
Treason Taxi have a good job
and 1 get good pay I do not want to
give any of it to the government.
American Talk-If Germany gets
this country you will have no job and
nc pay. You would have to work like
a dog and if you did not work you
would get whip on your back. That
is the way the Germans treat prisoners
of war.
Treason Taxi want to save my
money for my wife and children. A
good man thinks first of his family.
American Talk know how the Ger
mans treated the women and children
of Belgium. To save my family from
such a fate l would give my life.
Treason Talk-This is not our war
This is Englands war.
American Talk-This is America S
war, and England's war and France S
war, and Italys war and the war OF
every honest nation that is now fight
ing to save the world from the lust
of German.
Treason Talk-This is a rich mans
war.
American Talk The army and navy
are full of rich mems sons. The rich
have poured out their money for the
Liberyt Bonds, for the Red Cross, for
the Y. M. G.. A. and other war aids
They have cut prices but not wages
This is a rich mans war and a poor
mans war We are all in it. The
ri h and the poor, the old and the
young men, women and children.
Treason Talk-It is not fair that the
poor should pay more taxes than the
rich
American Talk-They don't. To say
they do is a madezin-Germany lie. The
more money man has the more taxes
he pays to the government.
Treason Talk German Americans
still love the Fatherland.
American Talk-If the Fatherland
was such a good country why are
three millions of Germans in this
country today? When the war broke
out did the COMMUNICATIONS rucl
to the ships to go back and fight for
the Fatherland? They did not
Treason Talk = Germany wants
peace now. Why go on fighting Lei
Us have peace.
American Talk-German does moi
want peace. Germany wants a rest
Sc that she may be strong enough to
fight again. We will will not stoI
this war until we have taken the guns
away from the German soldiers; till
there are no more German subma.
rines; till there are no more German
airplanes, or cannon, or poison gas
bombs. We are sick of them. I viii
help as every true American is help
ing to rid the world OF these horrors.
u
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seyenty.fve Gallons Of Whiskey Seized

seyenty-fve Gallons Of Whiskey Seized
ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 21.-seventy-
five gallons of liquor contained in
trunks and suit cases Were seized in
the Union Station in this city yester-
day afternoon by Atlanta detectives.
The baggage came here from Louis
vile, KY, and was checked to unknown
parties. The detectives have been
watching the Union Station several
days and were waiting for the mys-
terious trunks and suit cases with
search warrants. All Of the liquor is
said to have been extra good brands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-21

/ AHERiCUS CAMP, 2Os, WOODMEN
OF THE WORLD.
8Ieets every Wednesday night IN
Frsternal Hall, Lamar street. All Wis
sting Soverelgns invited TO meet With
rs. G. j. WILLIAMS, C. C.
NAT LeMASTER. Clerk.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
CONGRESS WILL MEET
IN NOVEMBER If TAX
BILL IS NOT PASSED
House Leaders Must Arrange
for This To Get OF
for Election
Bx L. G. Martin.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, May l4.-Congress and
American business men today eagerly
awaited the result of conference be-
tween Secretary Of the Treasury Me-
Adoo, Senator Simmons and Repre-
sentative Kitehin to determine wheth-
er congress must pass q new war tax
bill this session.
To congress this means q session
lasting until late in the fall-an ex-
tremely distasteful prospect, IN view
of the congressional elections in No
vember.
To business it means, according to
thousands of letters and telegrams
pouring on congress and the treasury
suspense and uncertainty.
McAdoo is To tell Simmons and
Kitchin the government must at onee
provide means for raising much larger
revenues.
IL is therefore considered unlikely
that Simmons and Kitchin wall con-
vince MeAdoo to defer the tax bill un-
fiji the December short session. II they
do, it probably will be with the nn-
derstanding that congress will meeu
in November instead Of December and
at once take up the tax measure.
While this important conference -
going on today, showdown is TO come
in the senate on the aircraft investi-
CATION. Senator Thompson expects to-
report the Chamberlain resolution au-
thorizing the military affairs COM
mittec TO investigate aircraft produe-
tion and o.her phases Of the war de-
partment work. If he does not report
il, Chamberlain and Senator Hitchcock
will call it up and demand its passage.
Ways were also cleared today for
launching a separate investigation in
TO the $s4O,O0O,OOO aircraft expendi-
lures.
The house military eommHttee today
had a letter from Secretary CT War
Baker replying to charges against the
liberty motor. The text of the letter
was not made public, but it is known
Baker denied the liberty motor was
only a variation Of the Packard motor
revealing that many features were
adaptations Of the German Mercedes
motor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
Government Takes
Over All Platinum

Washington, May 15.-Platinum has
been Communicated for war purposes,
the war industries board announced to-
day. Supplies in the hands of jewellers,
manufacturers, wholesalers and import
ers and platinum received by them up
to June 30, must be sold to the govern
ment at $l05 troy ounce. iridium is
also requisitioned at $l75 an ounce pal.
ladium at $l35 all ounce.
jewelers. may withhold 25 per cent of
their platinum supply on condition they
waive all claims to additional compen-
sation from the government. Manufac.
tured articles containing platinum may
be held by dealers on the same condi
tions Communicating became effective
May l.
Limited supplies made in the United
States and the increasing demand fol
this metal for war work made the com
Wandering necessary, officials .deelar
ed. Russian platinum upon which Aaaqr
lea depended, is now available to Ger
many.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
Emperor Karl Forced to Call
Upon Kaiser to Sustain
Him In Power
By J. W. T. Mason
(United Pres war Exrertl

kOHAlCu lCoS w al
New York, May 15.-Internal condi.
tions in Austria Hungary have become
so critical that the governmnt of the
Hapsbusss empire has been compelled
to subordinate itself to German control
in what is apparently final effort to
prevent the breaking up of the dual
monarchy.
The visit of Emperor Karl to the kai,
ser's field headquarters and announce
ment that new treaties are being drawn
up between Austria Hungary and Ger
many, mean that kerl and the ruling
caste at Vienna are Abandoning the SOW
croign rights of their country because
tley cannot control the domestic situa-
ton.
Hereafter the German government
will dictate Austro-Hungary policies
as long as the method of suzerain rule
keeps the Austro- Hungarians from re.
volt.
The food situation in the dual monar
chy, as well as the attituda of Vienna
toward the German peace in the east
will be under management of the Bef.
lin militarists; and for the time being
Emperor Karl must be regarded as lit
TIC more than viceroy. This sacrifice
madt by the Hapsburgs the proudest
ruling house in Europe, can have been
accepted only as last desperate ex-
pcdient to save Itself perhaps even
from the fate of the Romanoffs. The
change Of front is all the more humil-
iatiug 10 liapsburg pietensions because
Karl hao previously tried to make him
self independent Of the kaiser's influ.
ence.
1t is improbable that German control
of Austro- Hungary will be exercised,
so as to compel Austro- Hungarian for
ces to fight along the west front, ex-
cept perhaps as a final gamble with
fate. The Germans realize that they
now control Austro- Hungarian policies
only because of the dangerous ferment
proceeding among the antagohistic ele-
ments in Karl's two Kingdoms. The
growing hatred Of the Germans is one
of the. most serious problems Germany
must face in Austria Hungary.
Any slaughter Of Austro- Hungarian
troops for German purposes in Picardy
and Flanders might be the final blow
needed to cause a revolutionary out.
break. If German ruthlessness is used
to restore order in Austria Hungary,
Russia s example of Reguant anarchy
may be followed by the Hapsburg do
mains.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
TROOPS ON MARCH
TO BATTLE FRONT
MARK new EPOCH
Correspondent Describes the
Scere As American
Armies Advanced
mo BANDS PLAYED
AND NO FLAGS WAVED
Only Long Lines Of Determ-
iued Men Swinging IN Grim
Lines to Front
By Fred S. Ferguson

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With the American Army in The
Field, April 17,-(By Mai).-The
march of marches, insofar as America
is concerned, was under way today.
There have been other marches in
France and there win be more. But to-
day the first Americans to throw their
weight into the line of battle where the
fate Of free nations is at stake, were
tramping over the winding roads of Pi-
cardy.
The march began at daybreak. There
were no bands. There were no brilliant
uniformd men, or, flying flags. There
weEa no wives or sweethearts to wave
goodbye.
AS the men swung away toward the
battle line to the music of their own
songs they were putting their hands to
the turning Of q NEW page in American
history. A movie camera filmed them
kNre and there ON the road. But French
peasants and laughing children, who
turned from their play to wave them
goodbye, were the principal witnesses
This was the mafch from the mobil
ization area in Picardy into the line Of
battle. After the journey from Lorraine
by train and on foot, there was a per
iod of rest for the soldiers in the vii
lagos. They drilled now and then, but
for the most part Strengthened up equip
ment-4and played. They made friends
among the villagers, picked up new
French words from the children and
staged crap game or poker session
After more than month in thc trenches
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
MPRESS|NC SLAVS
INTO SERVICE FOR
Central EMPIRES
Efforts Are Being Made to
Make Russia a Mere
Province Of Germany
By Carl D. Groat

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, May l5.-Germany is
seeking to augment her armies by con
acripting Russians of the borderlands
she is striving to make the rich Rus
sian territory purely and simply Ger
man province. These statements repre-
sent official opinion here today, back
ed by official information.
Both programs are in line with the
Teuton plan Of ending the war this
year. BY. getting fresh men for the
army, Germany hopes to make mill
tary decision possible, but, if she cam
not get the bOrderlands to yield up the
desired cannon fodder, she seeks at
least to dominate Russia utterly, so
that she can later go before the world
with the insidiOus Tlea-''we win give
UP the west if we can hold what We
have in the east.
Both these plans represent q very
serious menace which the allies must
consider, authorities say
One said today the western military
situation, plus this tangled Russian
PfODlem, nednt tldt IhShdhu an"
France must drain their man power
much farther while the United States
proceeds to throw in greater force
than we have thus far contemplated
Moscow is threatened. The boehe has
cverrun Ukraine, violating the Brest-
Litovsk policy Unfortunately. Ger
many is making demands that she be
permitted a free hand in the present
Eussian capital. The boche is seeking
to- strip away the last of the Russian
army, so he can mould the men INTO
German soldiers or German war work
ers. He has already put the Russian
navies out of business. He is syste'
matically stamping terror into Russian
hearts by his Belgian-like atrocities In
Finland and Russia proper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
CASUALTY
LIST YET REPORTED
IS RECEIVED TODAY
Cadet Stuart Freeman, Of
Portland, One Of 10 Dead
---39 Missing"

Washington, May 15.--Today's cas-
ualty list is one of the longest yet re.
ported by General Pershing, containing
a total of 100 sames. Thirty nine men
are New England soldiers missing in
action. The other casualties are; three
killed in action; three dead from wounds
five from disease; one from accident;
seven from other causes; six wounded
severely and forty eight wounded slight
ly and eight wounded in action.
The separate list of "eight wounded
in action" as apart from the other
wounded, it was explained, was due to
the fact that no information has been
received as to the severity of the
wounds Of these eight.
When this information has been re-
ceived the men will be properly elias
sified it was stated.
Among the missing in action are Cap
tain George G. Freeland, Westville,
Conn, and Lieutenant James f. Craw-
ford, Warsaw, N. Y.
The list:
Killed in action;
Corporal Patrick Farrell, Edgewater,
n. j.
Priyates Harry J. Clarke, Stronghurst,
Ill.
Joseph Dilley, Tbomsongille, Mich.
Died from wounds:
Priyates Thomas w. Cole, Springvale,
Maine.
Charles Conklin, Grand Haven, Mich.
James Cromie, Brooklne, Mass.
Died Of disease:
Corporal Robert Carroll Mailer, Dick
inson, Texas.
Privates John Duhig, New York.
Stanford NJ. Grant, Brooklyn, N. Z
Chester NJ. Maeiejewski, Berlin, Wis
Patrick l. .Moriahan, New York.
Died Of accident:
Cadet Stuart Freeman, 341 Twelfth
street, Portland, Oregon.
Died from other causes:
Corporals WilLett Brightman, Mont
gomery, Ala.
Harry j. Lewis, Buekfield, Maine.
Priyates Walter Fl. Young, Lynn
Mass.
Kenenth Klein, Fort Kent, Me-.
Alfred Goodwin. South Hiram, Me.
fne.4t..o1 nu NARA tkraaA :
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
United States Steel
To Erect Biz Plant
for the Government

Washington, May 15.-The war de
partment announced today that the
mammoth United States Steel Corpo-
ration ordnance plant will be located
at Neville Island in the Ohio river
near Pittsburg.
The cost Of the plant will be about
500 100000 and construction will be
started soon. 1t will be the permanent
property of the American government.
The steel corporation will perform
the task Of builJing and operating due
to- its knowledge Of the metal indus
try involved and, its only profit will
be a check. for one dollar, which the
government is required to give, as II
cannot accept services free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
GERMANS TRYING TO
GAIN A FOOTHOlDIN IN
TAhP|CO OIL REGION
Some Of Armed Forces There
Cermans---Lansing Minim-
ICES Danger

Washington, May l5,-Germans re.
Gently endeavOred to gain a foOthold
IN the TampieO oil region by purehas-
ing rights.
some cf the armed forces in that re-
gion are known to be Germans.
These two significant facts are
known today to have come to tho at.
tention of the American government.
The first is important because it is
a direct effort by Germany to stir up
trouble in the region from which comes
large Gil supplies for American and
British use,
The Teuton attempts, it was indi-
Gated, have been thwarted. At any rate
the administration maintains its posi-
tion of friendliness for General Car.
rama and its feeling that Mexico
should be permitted to work out lis
own destiny.
The recent assassination of the Mex.
lean general, Nafarette, threatened
for time to comphcate the Tampico
situation. He has been sufficiently
powerful to keep the district compos
ed and the oil coming out.
This production is possible through
payment of high taxes on all output
Great Britain and the United States
have been contented with the taxes
because they helped Mexico get on hel
feet while at the same time they made
possible the attaining of vital fuel sup
plies.
Secretary Lansing appeared today
before the senate foreign relations
committee to discuss the Mexican prot
lem, particularly as it relates to the
Tampico situation. Members had beer
perturbed by local press reports as tC
the situa ion. Lansing in the main min
imized the stories.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
?. HODSON
HERO OF MERR|MAC
ON AMERICA AT WAR
Advocates a Greater Navy,
and Is For National
Prohibition

Richmond P. Hobson, who will speak
Thursday evening at the armory on
America at War;" has for the past
20 years been a national character, first
as the hero of the Merrimac and later
as the chief advocate of prohibition in
the house of representatives.
During all these 20 years, he has
been an advocate of not only a navy
second to none, but one that would in
sure this country from invasion and one
that could enforce the Monroe doctrine.
His contention is that if we do not wish
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-15
NORTHWEST SECURE S
VAST war BUSINESS
Seattle Firms Awarded Ship
Contract Orders for Car
Lumber Received

Seattle, Wash, May 15.-Contracts
for steel ships worth $lO0,000,O0O have
been let to the Skinner & Eddy corpo-
ration Of this city by the United States
shipping board, according to announce
ment made here today. This gigantic
order is declared to smash all previ.
Gus Pacific coast shipping contracts.
The merged plants Of the Skinner &
Eddy corporation and the Seattle Con.
struction & Drydock company will
handle the contracts. Details Of the
number Of ships and the size Of them
were not announced.