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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
FRANK SHEFFIELD GIVES
DINNER FOR MISS PERDUE.

Frank Sheffield, Jr., was host at a
dinner party last night at his home
on TAYLOR street in honor of Miss
Wilmotine Perdue, of Atlanta, who
is visiting Miss Ruth Council. The
porch was attractively decorated with
varicolored zennias in wall pockets
and hanging baskets and golden glow
and sunfowers were effectively used
in the hall and living room, The man
tells in the dining room held graceful
SPRAYS of white clematic and coral
vine, a lovely combination which was
repeated in charming arrangement
of the same flowers for the table
centerpiece. Covers were laid for
seventeen, the guest list including
Miss Wilmotine Perdue, Miss Ruth
Council, Miss Mabel Ellis, Miss Chris
tine Reid, Miss Anne Ellis, Miss Ger
trude Davenport, Miss Mary Glover,
Frank Harold, Ralph Lane, Stewart
Prather, Charles Lanier, Henry Clay,
Bill Dodson, Carroll Clark, John Tay-
Iof, John Stockbridge, from Atlanta,
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Parks, of
Dawson, visited Mr.. and Mrs. John
Taylor today en- route to Macon,
where they will visit relatives.
.
MRS. EASTERLIN'S HEART DICE
PARTY FOR VISITORS.
Mrs. B. F. Easterlin gave lovely
party this, morning at her home in
Reese Park for the members of Miss
Thelma Easterlin's house party. Guam
titles of zihfas, golden glow and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

The whims of will-makers are MAN.
and curious, but for the pure sarcasyn
commend US to the British sailor whe
requested his executors to pay his wiz
one shilling, wherewith to buy haze
nuts, as she had always preferred
cracking nuts to mending his stock.
ings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Oh. for an Accident

Some. diplomatists seem to achieve
great success simply by sitting tigAt
and letting matters take their ovvt
course, something after the manner g
the. Arkansas farmer who retired ia
disgust, saying he believed he couEl
make more money by accident tha4
he could by farming-Kansas City
Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Had the RIaIe Idea.

As Juanita and Charles were eating
breakfast one morning they botA
asked at the same moment for the
second helping. Having taugh
Charles that his sister must be waiter
On first, he said, well, ladies FIR
and mans next" sFss3sj77.sa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Keeping Silver Bright.

When the silverware has becon
badly furnished put 1t in an aluminu
dish, cover with water and boil for i
short time, anG it will come out brig !
and clean. The aluminium dish win be
slightly discolored after this process
but 1t may be easily cleaned.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
But Who'd Gun the shlp2

London Times Personal-James A
Please understand that were we II.
last two persons on earth and four
myself on the same continent that cor
tanned you, should emigrate.-Bo
Transcript.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
SECOND BALE COTTON COMES IN

The second bale of cotton of the
1919 crop was brought to Americas
today by j. A. Walker from his fine
plantation a few miles from Ameri-
Gus, and sold to D. L. Todd for
35 cents a pound. The staple class
ed good middling, and the bale weigh
ed 553 pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Mrs. George D. Jones, who has
been quite i'll during some time, is
now at the Americas and Sumter
County Hospital, where her friends
will be presented at the Alcazar
reported as not improved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Novel Umbrella Stand

A young lady says that her most en-
)arrassed poment occurred on a rainy
lay recently, when she entered Il
rowded street car with sopping um-
lrella and accidentally rested the
point Of 1t in fellow passengers low
hoe. Boston Transcript.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Miss Anna Murray, Mrs. Furlow
Gatewood, Miss Geraldine Payne,
Miss Marguerite Everette, Mrs W. E.
Taylor, Mrs. D. K. Brinson, Miss
Annie Ivey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
RECEPTION AT LIBRARY
For AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The local members of the agricul-
tural society entertained the visitors
now in attendance upon the conven-
ton at a delightful informal recep-
ton at the Carnegie Auditorium last
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
MISS BEAVERS ENTEETAlNS
FOR PRETTY VISITOR.

One of the rrettiest events Of the
week was the party given Wednes-
day afternoon by Miss Lois Bcav-
ers at her home on Horne street
CO NJ! imenting Miss Annie Fulton,
or Shellman, who is the attractive
cues of Mrs. Steve Saunders. TIE
pt--,h as converted into an oltIoo.'
living room by the arrangement of
bright sunfowers and growing ferns
dotted about, the porch screens lend
ing a quiet touch to the surround
ings. The tables were placed in the
living room which was attractive
with dainty profusion of summer
flowers used in wall vases and bas-
kets. At the conclusion of the game
of 500 which was played at four ia
bles a delicious salad course was
served. Besides the guest Of honor
those playing were Mrs. Steve Saun-
ders, Miss Naomi Wright, Miss Julia
Gordon, Mrs. Robert Mcleod, Miss
Beauford Harvey, Mrs. Hill Kelly,
Mrs. Reese Horton, Mrs. Will Castle
berry, Miss Edna Monahan, Miss
Matte Lou Horne, Mrs. S. ]. Clarke,
Miss Maude Beavers, and the out-of-
town guests aske dto meet Miss Full
ton were Miss Ellen Corey, of Foley,
Ala, who is the guest of Mrs. S. ].
Clarke, and Miss Kate Williams, of
near Americas. The top score prize,
bottle of dainty French toilet wa
ter, was won by Miss Beauford
Harvey, and the honor guest was
presented with box of crepe de
chine handkerchiefs.
Miss Madge Saunders has returned
to her home in Coleman, after a
delightful visit to Mr.. and Mrs Steve
Saunders, at her home on Horne
street
Mrs. Raymond Mcneil is enter
tanning this week Miss Sara Har-
grove, of Eatonton, who will be her
guest for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Clark
and Miss Mildred Clark left Wednes-
day for Fort Valley, where they will
be members of merry house party
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Wright at their beautiful suburban
home near Fort Valley. They will
be away two weeks.
SCRIPT DANCE AT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
AMERICAN LEGION TO MEET.

There will be meeting of the
John D. Mathis Post, No. 2, of the
American Legion at the Carnegie Lii
brary Friday evening at $50 o'clock
All former soldiers, sailors and ma
rines are urged to be present.
HARRY d. SCHNEIDER,
Adjutant.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Pioneer aWhaIebacI< /"

On the 18th of June, 1891, the first
whaleback" left for voyage across
he Atlantic. The ship was thu
,harles w. Wetmore. She sailed from
duluth for Liverpool with a cargo Of
rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
COTTON CONSUMED DURING
JULY HALF MILLION BALES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-(By
Associated Press. Cotton consum-
ed during July totalled 500, 793 bales,
including 21,117 bales of linters, the
census bureau announced today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
Good rIme 70 Do Il.

81 can't see dose socialists" said
Uncle Eben. "When a man comes
around talkin' dat red doctrine, right
dar is where | gifts color blind"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
SCRIPT DANCE AT
MONACO CLUB.

There will be a script dance Friday
night at the Monaco club rooms on
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14
NEW ERA.

Miss Della Parker spent Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. M. C. Veal.
Mrs. j. W. Potter spent Wednes-
day and Thursday here with rel
atives.
Mrs. B. S. Parker and Miss Stella
Wood spent Wednesday with Mrs.
D. C. Griffin.
Philip Greene, Mr.. and Mrs. Mon
roe Green and children, Lille Sue,
Minnie Jewel and Jessie Mae, of Cut
Off, spent Wednesday here at the
home CT Mrs. J. T. Morris.
]. B. Hill, of Montgomery, Ala,
is visitor here at the home his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Giles.
Mrs ] P. Ghokon and Miss Irene
Gholson, of Americas visited at the
hore Of the formers mother, Mrs.
Mary Giles. last week.
Mrs. W. L. Bradley and Mr.. Thorn
as Bradley were visitors at the nome
OF Mr. end Mrs. M. C. Veal thurs
day Afternoon.
D. c. Griffin spent Thursday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Griffin at
their home near Plains.
Mr.. and dMrs. Alonza Duckworth
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Autry.
E. M. Mercer and Mrs. L. M. Mer-
Ger spent Friday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Autry.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman
and Miss Louise Malaier, of Amer
icus, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Miss Della Giles.
Misses Flossie and Ira Parker are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Parker
at their home in Dooling this week.
Mrs. W. A. Parker and Master
Hugh Bray spent Monday with Mrs
M. G.. Harris at her home near Hunt
ington. - ~'"'
Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Parker and 0
C. Jr,, of st. Augustine, Fla, Mrs
>0~o~0-0N~~~>No~~Noo~~~- N@-~~~~~~~1~~-~|~~-~
Forsyth street, which is being antici
pated with interest by members Of
the dancing set. Music will be fur
nished by local orchestra.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Mrs. Anna Cairns, of Atlanta, is
spending some time in Americas the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. T. K.
MacCary, on Forrest street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Miss Foy Mott left for Gaines.
vile today, where she will spend sew
eral weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Mrs. W. D. Jordan and children
are the guests of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Lucius Harvey at their
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-14

Forsyth street, which is being antici-
pated with interest by members of
the dancing set. Music will be fur
nished by local orchestra.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
SENIOR GIRLS PICNIC

Thursday afternoon the Senior girls
planned picnic to be given on Satur-
jay, 18th Miss Camille Leblanc in
vitcl the girls over to her house to spend
Friday night 80 that all could start out
together Saturday morning bright and
early.
Saturday morning cGme in due time
aud at daylight nine girls set out on
foot for Couicc Kinney, with lots of
good eats. When they found good
spot wlerc lots Of black berries grew,
they made il their stopping place. The
first thing they did was to eat. This
was done every sixty minutes. About
- clock came the hurricane. The
girls became frightened and with the
remaining eats fed 20 the nearest lousc,
which was Mrs. Edward Hollicr. The
girls began TO worry a. they knew how
mammas' would worry. Finally their
hearts became light as they saw an
approaching ford. Who should be in
This Ford but their " hero, Mr.. Earle
! Golden
On finding all Of the girls safe he
returned 10 town in tpe awful wind an
rain o. let tue " mammas' know THEN
chidrcn' were safe. In the cuur,
Of an hour and half Mr. Golden re
turned 10 take the girls home. Thu,
ended the picnic.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
Floor Plan Of Combination Barn.

crete floor, with cutters into which the
dirt can be washed; when there ore
carriers that take the food 10 tho
managers and the manure out and wa
ter at each stall 50 that none has Ia
br carried. or the animals driven 70
an outdoor water trough, which in the
winter was usually frozen, there Is
none Of the arduouS labor taking care
Of the livestock that there was IN the
past.
A modern dairy and horse barn ls
one of the best paying investments tho
farmer can make, Il will bring large
returns in both money and satIsfac-
ton. It will tighten the work Of car
ing FOR The live stock and cut the
labor cost on The farm,
Leaving ont nl considerations OF
needing the governments call 70
Build q building in order 20 pro-
vide employment for the returned sol
dlers, building a barn that will pro-
vide a clean, convenient and sanitary
home for the live stock is the far'n-
ers best Investment.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

But he has realized that with the prop
or buildings he could have eliminated
much of the waste around the farm,
aud have made more profit Now
he has chance to get the buildings
that have been denied him during war.
4 combination dairy and horse barn,
such as is shown In the accompanying
illustration, Is the ideal building since
It brings under one roof all the work
Of caring for the live stock. Construct
cd with a trussed rafter gambrel self
supporting roof, arranged convenient
iy so that the work caa be performed
with the least number OF steps, equip
ped with all the labor-saying de.
yices. ana built az sanitary as barns
can be made, This building will prove
q valuable addition to the farm group,
While this barn viii add much -
she attractveness Of the farm land
scupe. what will appeal to the business
sense Of the farmer Is its interior.
The floor plan that Is shown gives the
details Of its arrangement. The main
or COW stable, part Of the barn, ls 30
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

the wing, These aerators pull the foul
mir out Of the stables through well IL.
Sulatcd foul mir tiues. Fresh uir
comes in through thc windows nS they
are tilted back mt the top, resting on
galvanized iron window veutilating
shields. With these the fresh air Is
DETECTED to the stable ceiling, where
1t diffuscs gradually; no direct DRIFT
blows against the animals, Sun
light Is natures greatest germ
killer, Plenty OF windows are pro
Yid0d-i 10 this barn ..--
Taken all together, the plan shown
gives all the practical features that a
modern barn should have To make the
animals comfortable and productive.
There IS another side to the ques'
tion Of whether or not a strictly mod
ern barn building with all the best
equipment Is 4 good investment, That
Is q human side,
Much Labor Eliminated.
Farming Is the cuuutry's creates.
business. But In The past there have
been many disadvantages that have
driven the young men from the fnrm.
The work under the old conditions
was not pleasant, especially that IN
the barn, But when there Is con
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

If you have job to give won't need field glass 10
ind a returned soldier ready TO take it.
The soldiers mess kit has been lang hi1 plate prf
salad plate and bread and butter plate nnG vcgetar dish
that he onished to realize how much China
It takes to ii simple meal.
In Chicago every purchaser Of $4,000 worth Of the Vie
tory loan was entitled ride in aeropac Some of Us
would pay $4,000. (f had it, stay out Of the ancd
tlurg,
General Leonard Woods shadow seems be frightening
tOw9rd the White House
Chancey Depew says that light public speaking is an
ndote for old age. 1t sometimes tends age hearers
though,
The central powers may have been 'casng ranb0ws
but Rainbows in Europe did all the chasing themselves
In the peace recontuction in Europe the American poer
is becoming prominent element.
Who would have though two years ago that the ownership
of seaport upon the Adriatic could interest public
feeling throughout country?
The price Of may fuctuae in May, but if the corn
itself stands steady in July and August all
Providence
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

year when milk brings the highest
price, he wonders whytbc did not build
such a barn before, AND when, with
the modern barn equipment, he real
izes that q great part Of the unplcas.
ant work about the barn can be per-
formed easily and with less effort, he
is as keen for mOdern COnvenienCcs In
the barn as he Is TO have them Ia the
house.
A comfortable COW Us the best rev
enue producer, A cbw that Is cold,
that "a. - = llGSHe--, e ~, thirsty until
given times IN tHas " does not pro
duce the quantity Of rhllk she Is capa-
BILE Of giving In a cold barn. that Is
poorly ventilated, COW must consume
greater quantities of fbod TO keep her
self warm. IN q tight, stable n greater
portion of this food Is converted into
milk. Running watsr in the barn.
where the COW can taRe a drink when
ever she wants one, also means great
or milk production. l"Put the water
into the milk only do Ii before instead
Of after milking" is the advice of the
successful dairyman.
Good Buildings Reduce Waste.
During the last two years, the bush.
ness farmer has been making money.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

1t take, Hugh Williams and Avery
Tl,al Go tell You about it, although a
colony Of bees, have made their domi-
ellie in a court house chimney, and the
bees got into the offices through the
CRATES. Hugh has played safe SO far,
while Avery tells of a bee which got
under his >pcctaclcS, but, while he sue
cocdcd in getting it away from his eve,
lc failed to prevent sting Oh his tenn
pie. They now burn trash to invite the
lee, to 90 somewhere else.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
Suggestion for a Camping Trip.

Buy a bottle of Chamberlain S Collie
and Diarrhoca Remedy before leaving
home. As a rule it cannot be obtained
when on a hunting, fishing or prospect
ing trip Neither can il be obtained
while on board the cars or steamships
and az such times and places it is most
likely to be needed. The safe way is
TO have it with you. Obtainable Every.
Wi nre=AdN
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.



u ssh. ho "Hr,"H Fancy.
'a.'. d. ". Bronson was DO. guest
nt aI-r AHggI, iraUs-arI last week.
Mr. and Mr. CarNn Buurg,ul- auI
..hr. ut J,au.rotc, H,lr Nl-ltur- here
'a.. week.
Mrs J.. i. Iiru1ri has r.'uu,I from
-u au operation.
IN. BOY Scouts has, planned 20
with friends anil relative, tor % t,"
uu camping "trip.
The Ahbc,uI, Base Ball Team went
% Raguc yesterday 20 eros, bat- with
The team Of that place.
Mrs. /. r. Whence and baby left
after a visit here with relatives.
John Lapor'c Is fixing the lu,lIuL,
next 90 /. =. Brou-sarJ, for the store
he expects to open up about July first.
-
home i'm BAYOU sale, after visiting here
spend the coming week at Cote Blanche
DAVIS.
Annette Kc,crmau, the famous swim
mcr, was shown here Tuesday I'm pie
Seas.
Miss Ruth VnI,mcl is visiting with
relatives at Bayou Sale, having gone
over there Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs
Dave Toups.
Howard Leblanc, SON Of Mr.. and Mrs
Euphcnou Leblanc. has returned from
France. whore L, was with the Rain
bow Division.
The NbhryiUu Mercantile CO. has had
their store. making special depart
mrut for tie men folks.
- r. Caldwell. pitcher for the Able
willie Base Ban team went 60 \,N Or.
leans tn. week 'o ..t some players for
uGpld work ON the team
Mr. and Mn r - Montague were
visitor. 10 LAFAYETTE Tuesday, wIcIc
they went To sec Miss Evelyn Mon
tuft.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
BARN IS Fb51HMER'S
BEST INVESTMENT
Modern Building increases Pro-
duCtiOn, Lesser s labor.
IDEAL STRUCTURE is SHOWN
Plans Provide for Comb rat:on Dairy
and Horse Stable-,--E Iogs All
the Live Stock. ,nder
One Roof
BY WILLIAM A. F.ADFoRD.

Mr. William a. Radf..rH will answer
questions and give az --.r FREE oE
COST on all subjects I aiming to the
subject Of building work 90. the farm. for
the readers Of this paper On account of
his wide experience as ECE r. Author and
NlrufaCturgr, he is, wlLN ut doubt the
highest authority on ain these subjects.
a ldrasr all inquiries to ' Ham A. Rad
ford. No. 1921 Prairie ay4uue. Chicago.
III. and only inclose three cent stamp for
reply.
Better barns mean ';'o.tor and moro
productive cows u q, is the axiom
of the successful liAs.uess farmer.
Cows are valuable. More valuable
than they have been fl She history of
the Gulryiug industry In America. As
profit producers they 81 and at the head
Of the live stock diyisi on of the farm
ing industry.
When the owner o. dairy herd
demonstrates to himself that q warm.
well ventilated stable causes greater
milk production at the time of the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

b. Q Wood, Pastor,
Sunday School at 10 a m.
Divine Worship at II a. m.
Christian Endcayor Society at 7;lb
Evening services AZ : =. ~.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31
FOR SALE

sTAUFFER-Go DcHAux' BUILDING,
Now Occupied by TAek L La5ry.
Tor particulars apply 70 undersigned.
FELIX J. SAMSON,
RoBT. sTAUFFER,
Z, P. PUTNAM,
Liqudators.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

Mrs. F. o. Butler and son, Francis,
left Wednesday for OaklaIc, where
they 60 to join Mr.. Butler, who has
gone into the icwclrv huSiucs, for him.
self. Thcv have our best wishes for
much success sin their venture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

d ~l' br Green Fancy.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

The probable salt water problem has
undoubtedly been set back considerably,
due to the heavy rains received. salt
watr was making its appearance around
the mouth Of tch Bayou. but had not
intcrfcred with pumping.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-05-31

We wish to call your attention to
the I'D of l.. j. BrouSSard, the grocery
man Every week he will have some
suggestion that will aid any housckccp
er, and besides a recipe for some dish
is given every week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-04
SKETCHING PARTIES

Tuesday, Mrs. w. T. Gary motored
to her place at North Lake Weir, and
had as her guests until Wednesday
afternoon the following ladies': Mrs.
George Martin, Mrs. Daish, Mrs.
Quaintance and Mrs. Robert Blake.
This outing was for the purpose of
securing sketche sfrom nature, and
Mrs. Gary's guests feel quite indebted
to her for a most enjoyable and bene-
fetal trip. The moon was at its best,
and the ladies had the opportunity of
outlining some very pretty moonlight
scenes.
Today Mrs. E. G. Peek, Mrs. E. l.
Carney, Mrs. E. B. Green, Mrs. II. H
Black, Mrs. George Martin. Mrs
Daish and Mrs. Quaintance will make
another sketching party, Silver
Springs being selected as the view to
be sketched today.
We have in Ocala a number OF
artists who have and are distinguish,
ing themselves in drawing scenes
from nature, and the art department
of the Woman's Club, of which Mrs
George Martin is chairman. is doing
splendid work endeavoring to instil
more interest in this work