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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11
FLOUR PERMIT PLAN
GOES IN EFFECT TODAY
Continued from page one.)

late any such abuse, but accepts it
that those people in whose behalf the
relief to this extent from the original
order has been provided, will give the
administration an unstinted and
wholehearted patriotic cooperation.
At the same time it is anticipated that
this movement on the part of the adj
ministration will strike, as an added
incentive TO the Georgia farmer in adj
d1tion TO his natural patriotism, to re-
double his efforts to make his land
yield this year its maximum of food
and feed crops.
An order to the county administra-
tors, putting into immediate effect the
permits for farmers. says:
County food administrators may in
person, or through an agent-whom
they should appoint in each trade cen
ter for this specific purpose-author-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11
SECUINS TO SPEAK
AT THE COURT HOUSE

The ex-priest and ex-nun Seguin will
speak tonight at eight o'clock at the
courthouse. This will close their
series of patriotic lectures in this
city
The mems meeting at the courthouse
and the ladies meeting at Carnegie
auditorium were we'll attended yester-
day by both men and women who re-
quested that another lecture be given.
Mr.. ands Seguin leave at ten-forty
tonight for Atlanta, where they ex-
pect great reception from the boys
in blue and gray. Mr.. and Mrs. Sc
gum are highly recommended in this
work of theirs
The public is cordially invited to
attend the speaking at the courthouse
tonight,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11

ize the farmers to purchase without
the purchase of substitutes wheat
flour in quantities of one sack UP to
one barrel, depending on the number
OF persons in his family, the character
of the package the merchant has for
sale and the amount of flour already
in his possession. In no event shall
the quantity thus authorized to be pur
chased, when added to the amount he
has on hand, exceed 10 per cent of his
normal supply for SO days.
After definitely determining the
quantity which should be sold to the
farmer and inserting the number OF
pounds in the permit, you will cause
tG be recorded his name and address
together with complete record Of
his statements of supply on hand and
number in his family, then fill out and
issue him a permit.
THE permit must be, in all cases,
surrendered to the merchant making
the sale, who in turn will use the same
as a basis for the purchase of flour in
like quantity without wheat -four sub
stitutes The permits are to used only
once by the merchants to balance a
purchase of -four, and should be care
fully preserved by him and held sub
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11
IL. S. EMBASSY AT
PETROCRAD SAFE

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IL
Ambassador Francis, telegraphlng
from Petrograd under date of Febru-
airy 9th, reported all at the embassy
and in the American colony at the
Russian capital safe and we'll This
is regarded here as effectually dispos-
ing of current rumors that the diplo-
mats of the co-belligerent nations are
being sent out of Russia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11
ARTILLERY ACTIVE
ON FRENCH FRONTS

PRIS, Feb. 1.-Aetive artillery fight
ing on the Aisne and verdun fronts
Is reported in today's official commun'
icait n. No infantry assaults are men
toned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-11

ject to inspection of representative
of the federal food administration for
Georgia. It should be distinctly un-
derstood that no merchant shall, un-
der any circumstances deliver any
flour to any person who does not sur
render at the same time his permit
unless he purchases at the same time
wheat flour substitutes as heretofore
These and former rules can be.
There and former rules can be
changed by duly authorized statements
from the federal food administrator for
Georgia.
"Any effort on the part Of the farm
er or dealer to evade the spirit of the
permit Or any Misrepresentation in
obtaining or in the use Of the same
will operate as forfeiture of the
privilege extended and will cause or
der to be issued preventing further
purchase of flour by the farmer or
dealer for a period to be determined
by the federal food administrator in
addition to such other penalties as
may be determined.
I THE above shall, in no wise, be
taken to modify or cancel any pre-
vious rule or rules except as is herein
specifically stated"
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
The "Y" Men Are To Be
Found Where Battle Is HOt

eff you want to know what the Y. M
G.. A. e to the soldiers, go where
the fighting is hot" is the regular
reply of the American soldiers ID
France, according to a cablegram RI
ceived recently by the National Wa
Work Council telling Of more secrs
taries who have been under liquid
fire attacks, as we'll as gas and shell
fire.. The American Expeditionary Of.
ncers have sent scores of letters to
the Paris headquarters OF the "Y"
praising the work Of the Red Triangle
workers, declaring them to be indiS-
~pensable. =
More than a thousand @"Y' secre-
tarieS areAin advanced positions and
dugouts under constant shell fire.
There are no cutters and they re.
fuse to be relieved, saying that where
the troops 60 the Y. NJ. C.. A. will stirN
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
Soldiers Useful

Trades
With the Government at Washington prepared to lend economic and
phnanthropic support to Russia, the National War Work Council II
Y. N. C. A is actively recruiting to reinforce the Red Triangle workers
already manning hus over there. Agricultural experts, physical direc-
tors and regular Y. M. C. A. secretaries as well S other men familiar with
welfare work in communities are being sought.
A further consideration If a definite policy toward Russia has served
virtually a a"goahead" order to the association. The Y NJ A, through
all uncertainties O. the past few months, has kept 100 of its secretaries in
Russia. These mn have been kept busy day and night in a effort to
build up the morale Of the citizens and soldiers of the unfortunate coun-
try. The secretaries today are in all parts of Russia
In the dark days of Russia the American secretaries "stood by" all
over that country to serve the people in every way possible. Thousands Of
invalid prisoners we're taken car If as they returned from Germany. Most
all the men were broken in health. They died, almost without exception,
with curse against Germany But greater even than their hatred was their
wonder that their countrymen could have made peace" with such an
enemy.
"The Y. M. C. A leaders in Russia" said Dr.. W. W. Alexander, direc-
tor of the War Personnel Board Of the Southeastern Department National
War Work Council "have new doubted the essential soundness of the
Russian people Despite all difficulties and lneVitable losses and dtscour-
agements, the Y. M. c. A. has remained in Russa, seeking to- serve and
watching for q better day. The day is now evidently coming"
Fifteen new secretaries, with ability to contribute some constructive
element to the Russian life of the future II being searched for throughout
ne Southeastern Department Some agriculturists are wanted. some
business men, but the call comes stronger for men skilled in rural Y. ID.
c. A and Community work All re to go with the purpose OF helping
Russia help herself .- - . .+
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
QUOTAS FIXED FOR
FALL Y. m. CA. DRIVE
National Goal OF $112,ooo,ooo includes
$15,ooo,ooo For War Work ofSY.
w. c. A-Southeast. Asked
For &S,oo0,ooo

The quotas for. the seven states Of
the Southeastern Department for the
next financial drive of the National
War Work Council Of the Y. M. G.. A.
for SIP, 900, 900. which will take place
late in the fall were decided upon last
week. by delegates from each Of the
states. Seven hundred delegates from
the seven states of the Southeastern
Department recently met with the ma
tons leading Y. NJ. G. A. workers at
the Capital City Club Of Atlanta, Ga.
The quotas for the Southeastern
states, totaling approximately $4,000
900, were decided upon al follows:
Florida, $577,5S4; Georgia, $1.o43,-
784; Mississippi, &280,OO0; North Caro-
lima, $68O,2S8; South Carolina, 1884,
S96; Tennessee, $1,O95,92O; Alabama,
$5O4,00O.
S15,ooo,ooo to the Y. w. c. A. :
OF the total amount $15,0 00, 900 will
be turned over to the Young Women's
Christian Association in order that
they may carry on the many war &C
tivities that they have undertaken.
Every town and community Of
the Southeast was represented by
its leading citizens at the conference.
Chief among the international figures
were Dr. John r. Mott, General Secre-
tary Of the National War Work Coun-
Gil, Geo. w. Perkins, former leader
of the Bull Moose party, a member
Of the. executive board Of the United
States Steel Corporation and now
chairman of the Army and Navy Y.
M. c. A. bureau of finance. Others
in the party we're A. HI. Whitford and
Chas. s. Ward, directors Of the ma
tional campaign, and A. M. Cotton Of
the Boys Earn and Give Campaign.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
Mrs. Smith Recommends Cbon,.
lain'S Tablets
A. .. ,rEBEAr1

II have had more or less stomoo,
trouble for eight or ten years." writs.
Mrs. G. H. Smith, Beaverton, N W
When suffering from attacks of -
digestion and heaviness after eatirr
one or two of Chamberlain S TabIo'a
have always relieved me I have
also found them a pleasant Iaxatiyo /"
These tablets tone up tie stomach
and enable it to perform its function.
naturally If you are troubled with
indigestion give them a fair trial, ,at
we'll and stay we'll.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
HENDERSON, FELL
SHORT0NB0NDS

Henderson county, in keeping with
many other counties, failed to raise
its Liberty Bond quota this time, al
though the six billions were raised il
the United States by some counties
oversubscribing.
i Henderson .county's part was $780,
! 00e. 1t raised $3O5, 900 and this was
accomplished only by hard work or
the part of the committees.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
ChamberIafn's Cough Remedy tn
Most Reliable.

After many years experience in
the use of it and other cough medi-
cines, there are many who prefer
Chamberlain's to any other, Mrs. A.
C. KRISTEN, Greenville, Ills, writes,
''Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ha7
been used in my mothers home anG
mine for years, and We always found
it a quick cure for colds and bron-
chial troubles. We find it to be the
most reliable cough medicine we
have used"
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Saluda.-John Pace, mayor Of Sa-
luda, died here Of pneumonia result
ing a recent attack Of influenza.
MIR. Pace was serving his second term
as mayor.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
OVER THE LAND OF
THE LONG LEAF PINE
SHORT NOTES OF INTERESTED
CAROLINIANS.

Durham.-For the second successive
rear, Durham has swept the field in
he national dairy products show held
annually in Columbus, Ohio.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Observation-Disclosures L. Ritch, a for
mer football star of North Carolina
University and a member Of the Char
lotte bar, closed a contract with the
University to organize and coach its
football team this season
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Raleigh.-William Y. Beckett, son
Of the governor, LEFT for Camp Gordon.
Ca, where he will enter the central
officers training camp, having re-
Gently received his appointment
thereto.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Misunderstanding to the epidem-
lc of Spanish influenza in the State,
Major General James I. Nets, COM
handing the North Carolina division
of Confederate, veterans, has called
of the convention which was to have
been held at Raleigh on October %.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
RED Cross MAa r

TO Second Red Cross Nal F,n3o.
scribers: nut
! have sept notices to al # Wv,
garding balance you ar, daa ~ ie'
Please remit promptly is mr.. Jug
the matter as soon as pcssibIo "'Se
A. 9. TEBEAr
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24
American Woman Furthest Front

CBy Delayed Cable from Chateau Thierry Front With American Forces
in France)-Mrs. Clara Simmons. Graron, Mass, woman Y. M. C A wOrk
IT furthest front, placidly IN canteen while shells drop in adjoining
hAe. Makes hot chocolate and distributes cookies to men going into ar
ton. Military policeman killed by shell near her hut Husband With Y
II. C. - forces In Vadvostok. Russia
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Lumberton. - Robson has been
transferred { zone one, which changes
the price of cottonseed from $72 to $50
a ton to $40 and $67. Robson farm
ers are not we'll pleased with the
change.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Salisbury. = Salisbury is again tc
have a winter. o the animals being
furnished by the Sparks shows. who
will spend the winter here as they
have done for several years with the
exception Of last winter.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Charlotte.1Rev. IA Huntington Hat
wood, pastor OF the Grace A. M. f.
Zion church, has: preached a farewell
sermon to his congregation, prior to
his being indicted into, the cOuntry's
service as a chaplain in the army. He
win report at Camp Taylor Training
school for cAaplSins, Louisville, KY.
Neutrality-suspicious. in this sec
ton; Of the stste were deeply grieved
Aorlearn OF the death Of ]. Victor
Granger, Jr., which 0ccu1red~in Allan
"a. Mr. Granger lef t home soma
weeks ago to enter the officers train
ing school ct Camp Gordon, 10 prepare
himself for overseas duty. >
.KinSton.-COtAoa, knitting, sffk and
tobacco mills have suspended to re-
main closed until October q, by order
q the hsAkh department.. Hundreds
we're thrown cut a employment. 9th
e. ARDarcAs are II nOnA Spanish IN
.~~@~~' 49,
: 0aweoaA-A forward step has been
taken by the Mode0a Betternent A.
SECESSION h the establishment Of Q
ny 1nRssEy fur the boaent q TIE Pa-
kFOns az the G@& school who 1--WE IN
tAa MoAenA seCk&en Miss Ada Potts. has
beM employed % have charge Of thO
nursery.
i ~~~t~
WinstOOS&lem.-Cq health author
tiles decided to contt8ae all closing Or
asEz heretofore issued until further 10
tice. This means tAa4 there viii b
no church services e any other pub
lie gatherings at Least during the COM
Ing week. The pablic schols n also
tnctaded IN the order.
RAleiGA.-ChArter vas issued from
the office of the secretary of state for
the incorporation Of the Holland Real.
" Company of K~anifworth, with $76,.
e09e aathOriEed capital and $500 sub
scrbed. The incorporatOrs are Ed
ward Holland, d. ". Moore and D. L
MerDWether.
SpeRcer-Dewey Weant, aged q
and we'll known in Spencer, fell a vic.
tim to influenza, his death occurring in
Richmond after a few days Of severe
illness. He registered for army ser
vice last month and was expecting q
call.
Salisbury.-Cd. T. H. Vanderford
Of the revenue service, ordered ten
cases of whiskey to be sem from gov
eminent warehouses to Salisbury, but
only 10 quarts were available and this
was distributed. :.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. James r
Smith, Of Camp Jackson, is being held
by the authorities here on the charge
of taking over $50 from a Rocking
ham farmer who brought produce tC
market here, but he claimed that he
won his money in camp playing
craps"
Rocky Mounts. p. Hewitt, an EN-
ploye CT the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road, who died at his home here is tn,
bringing the death total in the city u
to sixteen.
Trinity College-One hundred an
sixty-two cases Of influenza have bee,
discharged by the college physician
as fully recovered and at present onl,
twenty r being treated, Of whiel
/ two havo davo1Ono1 11or~or -
being seriously III. The authorities Q
the college feel justified in their b,
lief that the epIdeaic is about spen,
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

WImington-Friends in this sec
ton; Of the state were deeply grieved
A~orlearn OF the death Of J.. Victor
Granger, Jr., which Occu1Tedin Allan
"a. Mr.. Granger lef t home some
weeks ago to enter the officers train
ang school ct Camp Gordon, TO prepare
himself for overseas duty. !,
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Charlotte.-Rev. a. Huntington Hat
wood, pastor OF the Grace A. M. E
Zion church, has, preached a farewell
sermon to his congregation, prior to
his being indicted into, the country's
service as a chaplain in the army. He
win report at Camp Taylor Training
school for cAaplsins, Louisville, KY.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

KtnOton.-COtAoa, knitting, sink and
tobacco mills have Suspended to re
maiA closed until October u, by order
q the AeAkh department. Hundreds
WeR thrown eat q employment. 9th
e. ARD&roAs are II hOm Spaniah h
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

GagNoaiA-A forward step has been
taken by the ModeAR Beeternent As
soSaGeoa h the establishment Of q
nv 1mrSsEy fur the beae6t q the pa
kROns at the sat school who 1--WE IN
tA0 ModeaA secHsn Miss Ada Potts has
beaA employed 30 have charge Of Eho
@NFOery.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Trinity College-One hundred and
sixty-two cases of influenza have been
discharged by the college physicians
as fully recovered and at present only
twenty are being treated, of which
two have developed pneumonia, one
being seriously III. The authorities OF
the college feel justified in their be.
lief that the epidanaic is about spent
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

Rocky Mounts. P. Hewitt, an EN-
ploye OF the Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road, who died at his home here is the
bringing the death total in the city VI
to sixteen.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-10-24

WinstO0S&lem.-CAy heath author.
tiles decided to contt1ae all closing Or
dGEz heretofore issued until further no
tice. THIS means tAaG there viii DO
no church serv4ees. e any other pub
lie gatherings At Least during the COM
ing week. The pablic schots Z also
tnctaded IN the OTder.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
BUDGET AMENDMENT
VOTE VERY LIGHT
But Change In Constitution Is
Ratified.

Announcement was made by Hou
ston G. Young, secretary Of state
that canvass of the few precincts
widely scattered throughout the
state. as reported officially to him
shows eonclusively that the Budget
amendment to the West Virginia con
stitution has been ratified.
The same returns indicate that the
vote on the amendment was light
but very few persons voted against
il.
The budget amendment provides a
new and systematic method OF max
ing appropriations of moneys from
the state treasury for the various
state purposes. 1t was submitted by
the legislature at the last special
ession and was strongly urged by
Governor Cornwell. 1t provides that
{. state board of public works shall
ma e up the states budget to be
presented to the legislature.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
BY AGREEING WITH
NlMRop DID HE SWEAR?
10y international News service.)

(By international News Service.)
East Liverpool, Ohio. Nov. 9.-Sev-
eral business men were seated about
the blazing fire at the club. They
were discussing the curious ways in
which false reports often start. One
merchant told of an experience dur
ing "a hunting trip out west.
'sMy guide told me how he had es-
corted famous Clergyman on a hunt
for wild game said the merchant
~ understand he never was known to
show single weakness said"
THAT is not true. though re.
piled the guide. heard him swear.
rs that 500 Tell me about it, !
said.
Will. sir, we were watching an
other fishing. Suddenly, the fellow
pulled in an eight-pounder. Turning
to the preacher, he said: That's 6
id FISH The Clergyman replied
Yes, it is"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
DIVINE INJUNCTION
Conserve Food Now To Aid Ig.
norant Nations Who Repent.

With the success of the allied arm
les in Europe, the surrender of Aus
tria-Hungary and Turkey, the recon
quering of territory in Belgium and
Northern France, the plans of the
United States Food Administ-a Oh
are being upset and changed as fast
as the European map is changed, ac-
cording to statement Of E w
Oglebay. Federal Food Administra
tor for West Virginia.
In a recent message from Col. Z.
NJ House, the personal representa-
tive of President Wilson at the Su-
preme War Council at Versailles, a
resolution was adopted at the allie
conference expressing the desire OF
the allied nations to cooperate with
Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey in fur
nishing the necessities of life for tin
suffering people of these nations
While the opening up of this vast
territory will permit the transporta
ton Of vast quantities of foodstuffs
from India and South America, ac
cording to the best authorities on the
food supply of the world the demand
upon the United States will be very
greatly increased 1t is estimated
that in addition to the 17,5O0.00O tons
Of foodstuffs promised the Inter-Al
lied Food Council by Mr.. Hoover that
there will be further demand upon
this country to assist in feeding the
civilians in middle Europe roughly
estimated at five million tons.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
CHARLES TOWN WILL
PROTEST AN INCREASE

Charles Town, w. Va, Nov 49,
The Northern Virginia Power Com
pany, with head offices at Winches.
ter. Va, and plant located on the
Shenandoah river, near Charles
Town, has filed with the Public Ser
vice Commission at Charlestin not
ice to their customers of their in
teation to ask for an increase of Is
per cent over the present charges,
and also an additional charge, so it
is said, in the event of having to use
coal to operate their plant The
matter comes up November IL. and
will be contested The plants are op
Grating in Jefferson, Berkeley and
Morgan counties. 1t is claimed they
are now furnishing rates cheaper in
Martinsburg than in Charles Town
although they carry the current %
miles further
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-12
ETCHISON DENIES
FATAL STATEMENT

H Dorsey Etchison, of Frederick,
Md. the Democratic candidate for
Congress in the Sixth district at the
recent election. mailed Sunday a
letter to Col. Theodore Roosevelt, at
Oyster Bay, N. Y, denying state
ment purported to be made at Rock
Vile October 81 in an address at the
court house before Democratic lead
ers Of that county and to which Col
onel Roosevelt replied. The state
ment credited to Mr.. Etchison
which he denies was that the mum
Der of Republican voters of the dis
trict who are in the army and navy
and who will therefore be unable tc
vote this year, greatly outnumbers
the Democrats who are in the serv
ice.