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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
SHORT MEASURE
COMPLAINT WILL
Be INVESTIGATED

Food Administrator Franc Mangum
announces that he and his advisory
committee are going to make thor
ough investigation of the complaint
that have reached him in regard tC
short measures and weights.
The complaints have not been num-
erous, but some have been filed, most
ly on the ground that short weight was
being given in meal, sugar and other
leading commodities.
If dealers are found to be system
atically giving short weights or meas
ures, they will be reported to the ma
tfonal administration for punishment.
The penalty is tlacklisting the offend
ing store by prohibiting wholesaA-
grocers to sell it anything. g.
Results this, week indicate generally
a determined spirit on the part of the
grocers to obey the spirit and the let
ter of the law. In fact, 1t is stated
that the grocers are really doing moro
than the public to keep within the law.
Many Of them are asked every day by
customers to do things that the law
does not allow
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
.OEMURAAGE RULE ON
CARS NOW IN FORCE

Under orders of Director General
McAdoo, who is operating the rail-
roads of the country, the new demur-
rage rules became effective monday.
Their object is to keep cars moving.
They are so rigid that it will cost
the value of the contents of some ship,
ments to leave them in cars very long.
The charge will be three dollars a car
for the first day and a dollar extra
ur to the eighth day when the rate will
be $40 a day for each day that cars
are left unloaded. To leave a car un-
loaded for ten days rnder the new
rules will cost $72, with $40 a day for
each day thereafter The old "aver-
ge agreement" by which credit is Civ
en- on one car for prompt unloading OF
another car is cancelled. Every car is
to be kept moving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
NITRATE WILL Be
SOLD To FARMERS
COUNTY FARM DEMONSTRATOR
MARSHALL NOTIFIED BT Gov
ERNMENT HOW TO DISTRIBUTE
IN THIS COUNTY.

Notice has been given tc George 0.
Marshall, agricultural agent for Sum-
ter county, that the United States de-
partment of agriculture will sell at
cost supply Of nitrate; of soda to
farmers in Sumter county.
This nitrate was purchased through
the War Industries board under the
authority of the food control act as
a part of the program for stimulating
agricultural production. It will be ur-
loaded at Atlantic ports and the price
will be $3.50 ton, free on board
cars at port of arrival. Farmers are
to pay in addition freight from port of
arrival ami the state fetilize tag fee.
Applications TO part Of the 100000
tons of nitrate bought by the govern
ment will be received only from actual
farmers or owners or holders Of farms
for use on thei land, and may be
made through County Agent Geo. o.
Marshall or through any member of
q local committee consisting Of Frank
Sheffield, C. C. Hawkins and Rob.
Brown.
No money will be required with the
application, but upon notice from the
county AGENT, farmers who have signed
applications must deposit with a local
bank, association or individual, desig~
mated by the secretary of agriculture
to act as the farmers agent for that
purpose, money to cover the cost of the
fertilizer, except the freight charge.
After the money is transmitted to
Washington the nitrate will be ship
ped to the farmers. If applications
for the nitrate exceed the supply of
about 100000 tons, the government
will allot the supply on pro rata
basis among those who applied Ap-
plications must be received by Febru-
ary 4th.
County Demonstration Marshall
in calling attention to the fact that
February 4th is the time limit for the
filing of applications, desires to i'm,
press uron farmers that the committee
Is anxious to get all applications in
by February 1st. Therefore, Sumter
county farmers a urged by him to
see one of the committee named above
by February 1st and file their applica-
tions for as much of the nitrate as
they will require.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
GOVERNMENT AID
IN CUAL FAMINE
IS NOW ASSURED
WALTER S. COLEMAN, REPRESENT.
ING DEPARTMENT OF THE IN
TERROR PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT
To AMERICUS.

Walter S. Coleman, of Cedartown,
for twenty years president of the
Georgia Weekly Press Association, is
in Americus today, representing the
Department of the Interior in an en-
deayor to bring relief here in the mat
ter of fuel.
Mr.. Coleman is special commits
sioner to the Indian territories, but
al the request of Hon. w. J. Harris
he has been temporarily transferred
to the interior department and sent to
Georgia to investigate the coal situa-
ton.
He had conference today with all
the local coal dealers, and made ar
rangements whereby they will be able
to obtain more coal in the future.
Mr.. Coleman Is going to every town
and city in Georgia where there is an
acute coal shortage, and is formulating
plan whereby, through government
aid, relief may be had.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
NEW CONTRACT
WITH L|GHT 60.
HAS BEEN MADE
MEANS AN ANNUAL INCREASED
EXPENDITURE OF $500 FOB
THE CITY-COUNCIL RATIFIES
AGREEMENT.

The city and the Americus Lighting
Company have reached an agreement
about the annual charge for services
at the pumping station.
There has been disagreement Off
some time, and it seemed once that
the railroad commission would be
asked to straighten out the tangle
Heretofore the city has paid $10,500
to cover all costs. The light company
presented figures to show that this
was losing proposition for them, and
they asked that they be at least reim-
bursed for their actual expenses.
The new contract provides for the
same payment, but also that the city
shall furnish all labor necessary for
the operation Of the pumping statioh
This means an increased expenditure
OF about $500 year for the city.
City council ratified the contract at
its meeting this week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
FLOUR SHORTAGE in
AMERICUS AVERTED

A probable flour shortage in Amer
icus will be averted through the agen-
cy of the food administration.
This morning the Moreland-Jones
Company advised Food Administrator
Mangum that carload of -four ship
ped to them from Nashville three
weeks ago had be,n held up in AT
lanta since January IA Mr.. Mangun
at once took up the matter with the
state administration. and was noti-
fed later in the day that the ear
would be moved at once. 1t vii doubt
less reach here within the next IS
hours.
Only one wholesale dealer here has
any -four now. and his supply is lin
tied.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
REMAINS OF MRS.
HORNADY BURIED in
OAK GROVE CEMETERY

Mrs. Sarah e. Hornady, widow OF
the late DR.. Albert Hornady, who for
years practiced dentistry in Americus,
died Wednesday at the residence of her
son, W. P. Hornady, in Dawson, Ga,
where she had made her home for
the past several years.
Mrs. Hornady was in her eightieth
year, and was consistent member
of the Methodist church. tShe was low
ed by all who knew her for her kind
ness and the good she did for human
ity, being devoted worker in the
interest of her church.
She is survived by two sons, E. B.
Hornady, of Buena Vista, and w. P.
Hornady, of Dawson, Ga; by two
daughters, Mrs. Leila DeWolfe, of La
redo, Tex, and Miss Mary Hornady, Of
Dawson, Ga; three brothers, B. f.
Green, Of Ellaville; G.. NJ. Green, of
Americus, and C. ]. Green, Of Shell
man, Ga; three daughters, Mrs. r. F..
Williams and Mrs. r. r. Strange, of
Ellaville, and Mrs. B. r. Crittenden.
of Shellman, Ga.
The funeral party arrived on the
2:11 train from Dawson, and went to
Oak Grove cemetery, where the SER
vices and interment followed. Rev. w.
p. Dennis, of Montezuma, off1ciated.
To the bereaved ones the sympathies
of all are extended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
Impurities IMIEP FOUND
in CANDY FOR NAVY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. "a
The discovery of Impurities" in can
dy supplied to canteens on naval ships
today caused the issuance of an order
suspending the sale of candy to navy
men, and also the purchase of addi-
tional candy supplies, pending an in
vestigation. officials here are care
full not to say whaS the impurities
were, but there is a recurrence of re-
ports that powdered glass has been
discovered. No cases of sickness have
been reported as a result of the dis
cOvery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
HAMPSHIRE MEN
In CONVENTION
HERE YESTERDAY

The Georgia Hampshire Breeders
Association held its annual meeting in
Americus yesterday afternoon and last
night, in connection with the big sale
at the Aries Plantation.
A membership of 100 was reported.
Last night the members enjoyed a
banquet at the Hotel Windsor as the
guests of the Aries Plantation.
The following officers were elected:
s. j. Carter, Parrot. president.
w. T. Calhoun, Americus, vice pres
ident.
c., S. Glisson, Hawkinsville, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
PEOPLE COOPERATE
WHEN new DELIVERY
SYSTEM EXPLAINED

Americus grocers and butchers to-
day report that their customers are
generally acquiescing TO the new dellv-
cry system, and that what protests
have been made We're due mostly to
Misunderstanding
The spirit of the customers is to CO.
operate with the grocers, various deal
ers state, and when the facts are ex-
planned, there are no more kicks.
The grocers and butchers are in mu-
tual agreement to make only two de-
liveries day, and so far it is declared
that there has not been single vio-
lation.
The idea is to reduce operating ex-
renses, consistent with the decline in
the price Of manly groceries that re
suited from enforcement of the food
control law here.
In Moultrie and other towns ol
Georgia, the delivery system has been
abandoned The storekeepers here
however, have no intention of going
that far. But they are going to stick
by their twice-a-day method, and they
are gratified at the cooperation they
are receiving from the public.
Some of them report protests, but
state that when the facts are made
clear the customers invariably pledge
their assistance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
Hoe SALE WAS
RECORD MAKER
) FOR THE SOUTH
ARIES PLANTATION SELLS 137
HEAD OF HAMPSHIRES FOR $14,-
$50 = HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL
PRICE WAS $307.5O.

Hogs to the value of $14, l50 were
sold in Americus yesterday afternoo..,
making a record for being the largest
hog sale consummated by dealer
in the Southern states.
The Aries Plantation sold privately
to a Chattanooga firm a solid carload
of Hampshires Off $4,000, and at pub
lie auction Y head were sold for So
$50. There were so head in the car
All of the 1877 hogs were bred on the
Aries Plantation.
The highest price paid at public out
cry was $3075O. A dozen were sold
for more than $3.50 head.
The sale was attended by breeders
from all sections of the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
ALL RECISTRANTS
|. ARE CARD-INDEXED

The local exemption board has re-
ceived instructions from the provost
marshal to prepare a complete card
index system, covering every detail
OF the information on each question
naire Each registrant is given
card and on this must be put in the
proper columns his full history from
registration to filing of his answers
on the QUESTIONABLE. Members OF
the board estimate that it will re-
quire an average of 80 minutes to the
card. These cards will be sent to the
tffice of the provost marshal general
for use in making future drafts. An
explanatory circular sent with the in
struction covering this new work says
that it is the purpose Of the index
system to enable the war department
to locate quickly men skilled in GER
tain lines of work. In the past men
were sent to training camps with no
reference to their respective abilities
and it there became the task of mill
tary authorities to sort them out. I'm
der the new system if the department
wants a mechanic they can refer to
the index for that particular trade and
find the men needed. The filling in
of these cards will require an infinite
amount of clerical work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
HOG CHOLERA MAN
is LOCATED HERE
pR, 8. j. RAYFIELD WILL MAkR
AMERICUS HEADQUARTERS FOB
! FIVE COUNTIES HAS PLENTY
OF SERUM.

DR. s. j. Rayfield, assistant state
veterinarian, has been stationed in
Americus as headquarters for the
counties of Sumter, Lee. Dougherty,
Terrell and Schley In the govern
raents work Of cooperative hog chol-
era control.
He has offices at the Chamber Of
Commerce.
DR.. .Rayfeld has been at smitk-
vile, but through the services of MS.
W w. Dykes, the state veterinarian,
DR.. Peter F. Bahnsen, was induced to
assign him here.
He has a supply of serum on hand
and administers what is known as th6
double treatment. Farmers having
cholera among their hogs are advised
to consult with him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
HAVE NOT HAD ANY
PROTESTS AGAINST
new DELIVERY PLAN

The Times-Recorder has received the
following:
Dear Sirs: It was with regret that
We read in your paper yesterday Of
the ladies being "Up In Arms" about
the delivery In justice to our many
customers, We want to say we have
not had a complaint or a criticism.
Not one has seemed angry at our fail
ure to deliver, but all have given their
hearty approval and all seem anxious
tc cooperate. Assuring you we appre-
ciate the many kind expressions and
hearty cooperation extended US, we
are Yours very truly,
MORGAN & co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
GOVERNMENT WILL
CONDUCT CAMPAIGN ?.
ON SHINE MAKERS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. "a
The discovery that the manufacture of
"moonshine" whisky is increasing
rapidly in some dry states and that
quantities of liquor have been sold IL
licitly to soldiers In Southern camps,
especially those at Greenville, Colum-
bia and Chattanooga, caused Internal
Revenue Commissioner Roper to, an
nounce today the beginning of ma
tionwide campaign against illicit dis
tilling. The campaign is to be un-
dertaken in cooperation with COVER
nors in various states.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
RAILROAD MEASURE
FOR LENGTH OF WAR

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. "a
The administration railroad bill has
been modified to stipulate expressly
that federal operation is undertaken
as a war emergency measure, but this
shall not prejudice the future policy
of the government toward ownership
of the roads. No specific time is fixed
for the return of the roads to private
owners, however.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
RUSSIA GIVEN
FINAL NOTICE
BY THE KAISER

PETROGRAD, Jan. 23.-Delayed.) }
Russia must give up all Of Courland
and the Baltic provinces, or the Ger
mans will resume military operations
and occupy Reval within a week.
The German delegation at the Brest-
Litovsk negotiations informed the
Russians at the last session to this eff
feet. Following this an adjournmen:
Of the conference was taken until JAM
uary 29th, to permit the Russians time
to consider the German terms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
To REDUCE SALE
OF WHEAT FLOUR
GROCERS TO BE STILL FURTHER
RESTRICTED AND CONSUMERS
LIMITED so THAT ALLIES CAN
BE SENT MORE. /.

WASHINGTON,~ D. c., Jan. "a
To create a large export surplus Of
lour for the allies the food adminis-
trstion is considering plan of forced
reduction in -four sales all the way
from the mills to the consumer. AN
dealers from millers to bakers, are to
be required to hold their sales of
-four to rs per cent. of the total amount
n)w handled by them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
JUDGE LITTLEJ0HN UP
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Judge 2. A. Littlejohn, who has been
confined to his home recently with an
attack of rheumatism, is able to be
up again and today greeted his many
friends upon the streets. He is now
engaged in a study of the evidence
and arguments presented in the hear
ing of a motion for retrial in the Chap
man case, an it is anticipated his de-
cision will be announced within few
days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
BOARDING OF HIDES
IS One REASON WHY
SHOES ARE SO HIGH

WASHINGTON, D. G., Jan. a.
The boarding of hides by meat pack
ers while shoe prices have been climb
ing giving excessive profits to pack
ers who practically control the hide
market, are charges contained in the
report of the federal trade commits
sion submitted to congress today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
FORMER GERMAN ship
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Jan. 24-The
American steamship Owassco5 former
ly the German steamer Allemannia,
seized here when the United States
entered the war, was sunk by sub
marin early in December, off the
Spanish Mediterranean coast. Ac-
cording to a survivor who arrived here
today, two members of the crew were
lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
Coal Shortage Relieved.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The shortage
of bunker coal which few days ago
was hanr ering the fueling of vessels
IN the ha' bor has been entirely re-
lieved," according to statement TO-DAY
ty ]. E. Parsons. detailed by the Unit
ed States shiuping board to supervise
bunkering ships at this port.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
ANOTHER GAR Of COAL
RECEIVED HERE TO-DAY

Another car of coal reached Ameri-
Gus this morning, being consigned to
tie Council company
Harold Brothers received a car the
other day, but had orders on file for
every ton of it.
The fuel situation here is somewhat
relieved. and there is not as much
complaint as was heard ten days ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
CHAMBERLAIN TO
DEFEND HIMSELF
ON SENATE FLOOR

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan: "a
Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the
senate military committee, rose to a
question of personal privilege today
and replied to President Wilson's re-
cent statement that Senator Chamber
lain in his speech before the senate
had made an astonishing and abso-
lutely unjustifiable distortion Of the
truth"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
ITALIAN TERRITORY
BEING EVACUATED

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, in
Northern Italy, Jan. 23.-Oelayed)
The enemy has successfully evac-
uated all of the territory on the nor
them mountain front behind Monte
Tomba and extending from the Piave
river westward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
Forty Killed During Riots.

PETROGRAD Jan 24-Forty persons
were killed and two hundred others
wounded during riots in Moscow en-
gendered by demonstrations celebrat-
ing 'Bloody Sunday" there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
Mrs. Lee Allen Ill.

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Al
len will learn with great regret of the
serious illness of the latter. Mrs. Al
len has a severe attack of pneumonia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-24
FAIR And WARMER
Is THE FORECAST

Here is good news, indeed!
1t is going to be fair and warmer
really!
The weather man says so.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-06
GOVERNOR DENIES
NO FEAR NONPARTTSAN LEAGUE
WILL DO ANYTHING CON-
TRARY TO PUB
Lie POLICY.

Redfield, Feb. Gov. Norbeck's
attention was called to an article APP
pearing in a Mitchell paper stating
that the marshal of Wentworth, Lake
county, had stopped a Nonpartisan
league meeting, claiming 1t was done
on the order of the governor through
the county sheriff. The governor
said:
II certainly did not give any such
orders; in fact, was not consulted
about said meeting. have lived
among the farmers Of this state all
my life. No more loyal body OF men
can be found.
ut will never be necessary to call
on the governor to stop any meeting
over which they have control.
"All political parties are entitled
to hearings and certainly no meeting
should be stopped except such as are
held for the purpose of embarrassing
the government in the prosecution Of
the war"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-06
IS PRO.GERMANS
DESPITE FACT. TOWN IN POTTER
COUNTY PUTS OVER A
THRIFT STAMP DRIVE.

Sioux Falls, Feb. 6.-That pro-
Germans cannot run an American
community is shown in the letter of a
thrift stamp booster in a little town
in Potter county. This man Is a 10y.
al American merchant there and
when he and his friends found the
sentiment in their town they got busy
and put over drives for the Red
Cross, Y. NJ. C. A., Liberty loan and
thrift stamps, just to show that they
could. But this is what he writes of
the experience:
1--WE have Is pro-Germans in this
town and we are up against a tough
proposition, but we are going through
just the same. We put over the 9TH
er campaigns for the government and
we are ahead of every other county
in the state, according to population"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-06
OBITUARY.

James Walter Dixon. SON OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph l.. Dixon, was born
ON q farm in Leroy township. Lake
county, South Dakota, October %,
1896. At the age of 5 years he
moved with his parents onto the farm
north OF Madison where he resided
until his death at Madison January
%. 1918. at the age of 81 years. 3
months and ! day.
To-day our hearts bleed forth afresh,
A voice we loved is still,
A dear one answered to the call.
We humbly say. IL 1t be Thy will
Today the light of home burns low.
Our brothers form Is gone,
We feel the chill Of the absent one.
Dear one, sweet rest to thee.
Wen watch and wait through all the
day,
Until we. too. shall hear him say.
Well done, abide with me-"
Mrs. w. X. p.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-06

State of South Dakota, County of
Lake, IS. In County Court. In the mat
ter of the estate of Lars Il. Johnson, de-
ceased. The state of South Dakota
sends greeting to Cornelia Johnson,
Martin Johnson. Carlton Johnson and
Lillian Johnson. heirs at law and next
of kin of Lars b. Johnson, deceased, and
to all to whom these presents may come.
Notice is hereby given that Cornelia
Johnson has filed with the judge of this
court a petition praying for letters of
administration of the estate of Lars IL.
Johnson. deceased, be issued to Charles
j. Johnson, and that Friday, the 18th
day of February. 1918, at 2 o'clock p. M,
of said day, being a day of a regular
term of this court, to-wit: of the jan
uary term. 1918, at the office of the
county Judge, in the city of Madison,
county of Lake. South Dakota. has been
set for hearing said petition. when and
where any person interested may appear
and show cause why the said petition
should not be granted.
Dated at Madison, South Dakota, this
4th day of February, A.. D., 1918.
A. w. Sponholz,
Judge of the County Court.
Attest:
F. l.. Burnett. Clerk.
Ira +. Blewitt,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-02-06

In the reunion were A. N. Haugse, of
Garretson, and Thomas Haustyeat, a
farmer living in Williams county, N.
ID. When they quit school in Nor
way 81 years ago they babe each
other good bye and had heard of each
other only once or twice since that
time. When Haustveat arrived in
Garretson he telephoned Haugse and
asked him If he remembered a fellow
named Haustveat. A few minutes
later they were hugging and Shaping
each other in their great joy at meet
ing after being separated for over a
quarter Of a century.