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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-30

state law covers the dimminp
of bright headlights and it is
an admitted fact that less at
tention is paid this feature than
speed or parking provisions.
More than one accident has re-
suited from bright lights on a
narrow road, the writer says,
and a little enforcement would
be helpful thing.
->>>-~e->>~~s
Sentiment for one day ses-
sion of the Oregon legislature
to ratify the suffrage amend
ment is rapidly gaining ground.
Surely enough Oregon law
makers will waive their pay to
give the women of the state
the right to vote for president
in 1920. Oregon gave its wo-
men suffrage several years
ago. a pioneer among the states
of the nation. 1t should follow
that lead and insure their
presidential franchise also
amongfhe first.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
OFFICIALS ACT
TO SAVE LIVES
OF u. S. FLYERS.

WASHINGTON Aug. is (By Associated Press)--The=
American Embassy Mexico City has been instructed by the State
Department Immediately call the Mexican Government
for quick action affect the release of Leunan Davis and Peter
the American avatos captured by bandits and held for 600
being threatened with death if that paid
The State Departments announcement said:
The instructions pointed the seriousness with which the
United States the situation and called for immediate and
adeuate action.
The American consul uare also instructed take all
possible with the Mexican authorities there the
lease and protection of the officers
State Department officials said the would be paid
information could be had where and whom the
be delivered has been decided whether the United States
will furnish the and charge against the Carranza government
call upon the Mexican government pay direct.
Coming close the heels of the State Departments
umaum to the Carranza that unless steps
murder of American citizens and for protection their rights
radical change the attitude of this towards Mexico
would be adopted tbs caused the already strained
between the countries be regarded here bordering the
Official Washington well the diplomatic
awaiting Developments with keen poten-
ties should harm bea the hiers generally recognized
The capture and detention of American army iers
cred by officials here be essentially different
American citizens who have been held for the
military forces of especially when in uniform direct
representatives of their sai and injury
afron tc them regarded breach of international law
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
SAYS hint BY U.S..
KEPT CHINESE AT
VERSAILLES MUM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-(bs
Associated Press)-Because the.
United States Government intimatedl
it would be inexpedient, China re-
Trained from raising Certain ques-
tions" at the peace conference, tes-
titled Thomas F. Millard, an Ameri-
can writer connected with the Chi
nese legation, today before tile SEN
ate Foreign Relations Committee. He
said he got his information from the
Chinese delegates with whom b.. ad-
vised "unofficially."
He did not go into details of the
questions China might have raised.
He said an official wanted to employ
two American international LAWYERS
as advisers, but did not because the
United States indicated it would not
favor such plan.
Millard said it was the unanimous
opinion of American experts on Far
Eastern affairs at Versailles that war
would result from the peace treaty
provision giving Japan control of
Shantung.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
LANDSCAPE GARDNER
COMING TO VISIT HERE

Some time during the month of
September Professor Harvey, of the
State College of Agriculture, will
come to Sumter county for the pur-
pose of assisting those interested in
the beautifying of home or public
grounds.
This work is being promoted by
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture and the advice of this spe-
cialist is absolutely free of charge.
The department is anxious to make
the United States country noted
for its beauty as well as for its
wealth and health.
In home building plans, the pleas
ing effects that come from a proper
combination of grass, flowers, shrubs
and trees should always be kept in
mind; $4,000 mansion in a bare.
rocky field may fab far short of be-
ing real home; while tiny cottage
in a setting of trees, grass and flow
ers may be thing of beauty.
-Four schools already have asked
the help of Professor Harvey in the
laying off and planting of the
grounds. Any one wishing the bene-
fit of his advice while here should
send in their names to the county
Home Demonstration Agent, care the
Amerlcus Chamber of Commerce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18

The fast Albany baseball team
will arrive in Americus Tuesday af-
ternoon a to O'Clock to play the first
game of ball between these two cities
in Americas for period of four
years. At Albany last Thursday a
good number of the old time fans,
both from Americas and Albany,
were present.
every fan who was present last
Thursday will tell you that he would
not miss tomorrow's game for a
gold guinea. 1t is just more fun
than barrel of monkeys to see such
old men as 'Oh You Tommy, and jeff
McClesky cavort around their respec-
tive places, and hit the old pill at
the proper time," said Robert Lane
today in speaking of the coming
game. "Then more than that, is to
sit by and see old time rivalry pop
up. Every member of both teams
was in the game last Thursday kick
ING and fighting for every inch they
thought ought to come their way
One can not help from being remind
ed of fast college team, when ne
looks at these two clubs lock horns"
Today the baseball park at the
Agricultural college is being put in
shape. A crew of the county's hands
has been busy at work all the morn
ing, together with couple of hired
men. who will build backstop and
erect bleachers. The whole outfield
will be moved again tomorrow, and
tho infeld has already been scraped
and dragged. Arrangements have
been made to admit cars to the best
place to see the game, and it is said
all who can, will find it best to drive
out in their cars so as to have shady
places from which to watch the
game. Bleachers have been erected
for the regular old time fans.
Americas has not had team for
some time, and it is hoped that by
starting little excitement at the
close of this years season, a team can
easily be organized for next year.
This team madeonly two errors last
week, both on hard chances, and they
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
AS Jimmy Saw IL.

James was too pugnacious to hi
mothers way of thinking. She ofte
Scolded him for getting into fight
with other boys, and told him it woul
be better to stand a little picking o.
than to be fighting half the time. On
day he came home with garment
Soiled and torn and explained t5at h
bad been K. fight because he had re
fused to tAKe q dare. After a heate,
argument with his mother about it h
exclaimed, Gee whiz, mother,
shouldn't think you'd want to bring u,
Jcur boy to be a cowarc -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
Iarranza is Called On By u. S. for Quick Action
Premier Puts
War Costs At
200 Billions

I ONDON, Aug. IS. (By Asso-
IL ciated Press)-The war cost
forty billion pounds GOO bill
lion dollars), Premier Lloyd
George declared in a speech in
the House of Commons today
on the financial and industrial
situation. Most Iof this sum
was spent for purposes of de-
struction.
The Premier asserted that
the change from war to peace
conditions would take just as
long as the change from peace
to war. The first outstanding
fact of the present situation was
an alarming adverse trade bal
ance, he asid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
n. Y. CAR STRIKE
MAKES TROUBLE
FOR z MILLIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. 18. (By Asso-
ciated Press two million per-
sons who ordinarily travel daily over
the Interborough Rapid Transit Com
panys subway, and elevated lines in
Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and
Queens today either took slow NOV
ing surface cars and improvised con-
veyances or walked to their work as
result of the strike of the company's
$4,000 employees for so per cent
increase in wages.
Not a wheel turned and the stop
page caused the worst traffic snarl in
the history of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
COOPERATIVE HOG SALE
AT PLAINS WEDNESDAY

Sumter county farmers are pre-
pairing to participate in another CO.
operative hog sale at Plains on We'd
nesday of this week, August 20. A
good offering of marketable hogs,
considering the season of the year,
is expected.
The recent furry in hog prices, re-
sulting from attacks on the packers,
has led to the expectation of prices
somewhat lower than have prevailed
during the last couple of months, but
prices are again on the upgrade and
profitable figures are expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
Old-Time Rivalry to Live
Anew When Albany Meets
Americus Here Tomorrow

handled twelve chances in perfect
order.
If the financial end IF tomorrow's S
game come out satisfactorily, the
same team will meet here again on
Friday The business men in Am
ericus have consented to let their
employees off for tomorrow after
noon, so if you are not out at the
ball game, you are liable to find your
self very lonesome about 4:30
o'clock.
Pantone or Barney Ball will pitch
for Americus, with Tommy Hooks
and John Monahan doing the receiv-
ing. Bippett and Kimbreel will be
the battery for Albany. The game
will be called promptly at 4:3C
o'clock, so let everybody turn out and
help the home boys win.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
Old Tradition Exploded.

Again that old stuff about "gioLts II
those days" has been rudely panche,
out by the museum visitors INSPECTING
suits of armor worn by dought.
knights In the "fifteens." One of on
regular doughboys of average proper
tions cannot get his arms into tn,
leg pieces, and the average schoolbo!
of the present day would find th'
"suit" uncomfortably tight.-Floridt
Times Union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
FORMER SOUTHER FIELD
SOLDIER BACK FOR VISIT

Edward Vimiller, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Stewart Prather at his
home on Lee street. Mr.. Vimiller
was stationed at Souther Field last
year for eight months and made a
host of friends in Americas who will
accord him a warm welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
PLAN TO HONOR I
SUMTER'S LADS
IN KHAKI With
HUGE BARBECUE

Americas at last is to do some
thing in recognition of the boys who
have returned from the Great War.
This was definitely announced this
afternoon when a meeting of interst-
ed citizens was called for $50 o'clock
this afternoon at the Soldiers club,
where plans will be discussed and
details fixed for the Homecoming
celebration.
The movement is being fostered by
the War Camp Community Service,
as a part of it's nationwide program
in behalf of the soldiers and soldiers
families. In Sumter the celebra-
tion, accrding to plans on foot, is to
take the form of a gigantic barbe-
cue and basket dinner, to which all
ex-service men and their families are
to be invited.
G. D. Head, w. C. c.. S. manager
here, who has been confering with
leading citizens and ex-service men
here as to the best kind of home
coming celebration to stage, stated
the opinion seemed to be that all old
fashioned barbecue would be the
most fitting and feasible.
"Some preliminary work on such a
celebrated has already been DONE"
said Mr.. Head, $50 that we will be
able at this afternoons meeting to
outline just what is proposed and
submit something o2 definite plan.
The fixing of date will be one of
the things to be done at this meeting.
The War Camp Community Service
is taking the lead in this movement
as a part of its general program. We
have here certain amount of mon.
ey for available use in this celebra
ton, and | am in position to state
|, that if the people of the community
, will donate the animals for the bar
becue, the w. C. C. S.. will meet the
other expenses incident to it."
1T is proposed to hold the celebra
ton at Myrtle Springs, which woulC
be fairly convenient to all parts ot
the county, and furnish a plcasan
place for such gathering. Ampl,
additional tables would be erected
there to care for the crowd, and w,
have the promise of special bathinl
concession and will have all facili
ties at our command for making i
a most pleasant outing for the mel
and their families.
1t is planned to limit the attend
ance to ex-service men and thei
immediate families, as it obviousl,
would be impossible to provide ;
spread for the entire population
, popular as such an event would be
The county's representatives in tn,
, Great War are estimated at 1,50O
! and a crowd of $500 as the mini
J mum, with the possibilities of it be
ing much larger, is expected. 1t i
planned to provide a suitable pro
gram for the occasion, with speak
ers of note and ability to talk Of
patriotic or other topics, with a par
y of the program devoted to memoria
t to those who went into the service
Il of their country but who gave thei1
u lives and hence could not return.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
NO RUSH YET AT
UNCLESAM'SFOO
BARCAINCOUNTER

There was no grand bargain coun-
ter rush at the post ce today on
the partof citizens eager to buy food
being offered at low prices by the
government. However, Postmaster
Davenport declared business" was
fair, with a steady "nibbling" of the
public and a considerable number of
actual orders taken by him and R.
w. Glover, postal clerk, who was as
sisting. Up to noone somethirty in
dividual orders had been recorded.
A special desk was set up in the lob
by of the postoffice for the accommo-
dation of the public in giving orders
and receiving information.
Somehow or other" said the
postmaster, "thereport has become
current here that this food being Of
fered by the government at prices
far those prevailing on the regular
market, is made up of seconds
Nothing couldb farther from the
truth. The government does not buy
that kind of stuff, and this food that
is now being offered was all purchas-
ed for the use of the army. As to
its condition now, it has all been
thoroughly inspected, and | want to
say to the public, that if a purchaser
buys a case Of anything that turns
out tobe bad, and he will bring it
here to me, | will refund his money.
| do not mean that | will do that
if a single can of goods in a caes
should be bad, for that will happen
once in while with the best of goods,
but if it is shown that the goods
| bought are not as a whole first class,
| will refund the pdrchase price
One of the chief reasons for the
slowness of the pubnc to buy at the
| opening was believed tob e the fact
that sales were made only in case or
/ original package lots, which involved
considerable amount of money if
several varieties of foods were taken,
and usually larger quantity of a
given food htan one ordinary family
| coulduse in reasonable length of
time. For example, bacon was be-
| ing sold in cases of siv 12-pound
cans each, bringing a pircr Of $24.9O
Rice was sold only in 100-pound bags.
Ordinary canned goods came in cases
Of "a and 48 cans, and other products
werel listed in similar quantities. To
meet this restriction, numerous citi-
zens forms clubs, making out their
lists together and ordering as one
person, agreeing to a division of the
products when received. It was said
large number of citizens were at
work todayarranging clubs for pur-
chases.
Orders in all instances were limit
ed by government ruling to ne case
package or bag to purchaser, but
there was no limit to the number of
different items that might be order
ed. However, most of the purchases
were of from two to half a dozen
varietines of foods
In several instances today Post
master Davenport was obliged to call
attention to purchasers to the rule
prohibiting more than one case, crate
or package Of any single item on the
list. He pointed out that it was the
plan of the government to create the
widest possible distribution Of those
foods, thus aiding, fposible. in the
movement to reduce the prices Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
PALMER'S NOMINATION
is FAVORABLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (By As
sociated Press s)-The Senate Judi
ciary Committee today ordered fav-
orably reported to the Senate the
nomination of A. Mitchell Palmer to
be Attorney General.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
BY a Certain Blind pot.

The little girl who inquired at a IL
brary for "The -Four Horses in the
Eucalyptus" had lots of company in
that sort of blunder. A letter of Mrs.
Thrale's, recently sold at auction, tells
of her neighbor's maid coming with a
request from her mistress for a loan of
milk and Asparagus Lost. Boston
Transcript.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
SPOILED FIREMAN's SLEEP.

Someone evidently with grudge
against the firemen or a perverted
sense of humor "pulled" fire alarm
box No. 81 at 1890 O'Clock last
night, giving the department run
to the vicinity Of the Seaboard
shops. All was quiet in the neigh
borhood when the firemen arrived.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
No Need for EIan 10 san

A device thai prevents a flag dis
played on horizontal pole from be-
coming tangled is described in the
Popular Science Magazine. 1t is a
wire rod that extends along part of
the lower edge Of the Tag, to which
1t is held in place by a clip at each
end. For large flags a hook passes
through one Of the evelets of the flag.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
LOUIS MORGAN RETURNS
HOME FROM WAR DUTY

Lewis Morgan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. A. Morgan, has returned to
his home in Americas, having re-
Gently returned from France and re-
ceived his discharge from the army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION MEETS.

On account Of inclement weather
last Tuesday the regular meeting OF
the Hospital Association was post
poned until tomorrow. The meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. G.
c. Hawkins, on College streets, at
4;30 Tuesday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
SHOPMEN STRIKE ENDED.
ACTION ON WAGES ASKED

sociated Press 1.-THE Railrvad Adj
sociated Press) )-The aRilroad Adj
ministration was today notified that
the strike of railroad shopmen was
at an end and was asked to take up
the mems wage demands imme-
diately.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
a Need Of the Times.

There are self-raislng ladders, chick
ems and pancake fours, but what the
times need more is the self-raising sal.
ary.-Boston Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
MAJOR SLADE LEAVES.

Major 7. j. Slade. of Columbus,
who has been spending several days
with McCord Prather, left today for
Camp Gordon, where he will receive
his discharge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
COTTON.
LOCAL SPOTS.
Good middling % 1-2.
NEW YORK FUTURES.
SAGE ADVICE

hank Hines says; Think twice be-
Ofe speaking, thrice before writing
nu Tour times before fighting.-Co-
umbus Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18
WEATHER

For Georgia-Local showers and
thunderstonns probably tonight and
Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-18

A Southern
Newspaper for
Southern People
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-06
R A FREE PORT Zone
Dolc
|Examber Of Commerce
'2|amber Of Commerce

he of those congress who probably will the
ding voice in the selections.
establishing free port certain must be taken into
ration Harbor advantages facilities for handling
IDLY and cheap and the general location of the relation
he great trade routes of the world must be considered
Claims of Seattle
atte that it the best harbor
bed States seaboard This assertion based report of the
led States Shipping Board which placed this habo the head
HE list after making careful survey of all harbors the
Hcan coast line, both on the Pacific and Atlantic.
decision of the shipping board based the fact that
of aoa reach Seattle docks and that
necessary keep the channel Good anchorage
found to exist anywhere in Seaes harbor No owage
potage fees bring vessels to Seatte
1ryes
so computed that owing the excellent facilities
Handling cargo vessels discharge and load Seattle
Iper than at any Pacific Coast port
tte has upwards of lao miles of available waterfront both
The Lake Washington connecting Puget
"a with Lakes Union and Washington provides great fresh
tidal basin addition to the already extensive waterfront
H Bay Puget Sound The Lake Washington
enough to accommodate vessel aloat under
on These locks only exceeded in size by those the
|Hnma canal.
Fresh Water Anchorage
available for whaves and industrial institutions These lakes
wide safe anchorage in fresh water for almost unlimited
Of ocean going craft
Convenient the and bordering Sound large
described Magnolia Bluff which declared
free port This would provide ample ground for large
usta development and already reached by good rail facilities
extensive that might be available
fiver head of Elliott Bay. This already con-
number of large manufacturing plants well storage
|fehouses and rail facilities
declared to be another advantage in its favor
three days less sailing time for vessels the
reach Seattle than other Pacific Coast This
declared to be sufficient to swing the balance heavily
n Of Seattle as free port location.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21

FOR RENT-135-a farm on
Flat Creek and Owingsville and
Sharpsburg pike, A 1-2 miles from
Owingsville and 61-2 miles from
Sharpsburg. New 5-room cottage,
Groom tenant house, tobacco and
stock barns and all the buildings
that go with a modern home. Pike
in front of residence, schools nearby.
Twenty or more acres for corn, q
acres for tobacco, about so for small
grain, so acres in meadow and the
balance in grass. Will be money rent.
If not rented privately by November
LIST notice will be given for public
rental. JAMES T. PETERS, Clay
street, Mt. Sterling, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21
FURNITURE Cheap. W. Babe
TypeWriters and Supplies

FOR SALE-Smith PRIMER type
writer, good condition-a bargain
Apply at this office. ~
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21

Highest Market Price paid for
Poultry, Eggs, Hides, Furs, Rubber,
Brass, Copper, Iron and Rags. We
also buy junk automobiles. Thos.
Heinrich e. Son, South Queen street,
Phone $40. We also buy and sell all
kinds of second hand stoves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21
GET READY FOR THE WINTER

sewing-Prepare now to do your
winter sewing under the most pleas
ing conditions. A Singer Sewing Ma
chine with Singer Electric Motor
attached to it will fix you up nicely.
Machines sold daily on small pay
ments monthly. Oil, Needles, Belts,
Repairing. Singer Office, 13 Bank
street. J. II. Brown, salesman and
collector. 17-2t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21

FOR REAL ESTATE-See Crav-
ems & Turpin. We have several
good farms and suburban homes also
a long list Of city property. Give us
a call or call US to see you. N. E.
Corner Bank & Locust streets.
Phone 491.-Cravens G. Turpin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21

If YOU are going to have sale
let the Advocate print your bills and
do your advertising, and for a five
dollar credit on U. S. Tires John G..
VIM should cut this ad out and
make a purchase of same at the Ra-
gan Gay Motor Co. any time this
week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-10-21

STRAYED-White Bull Calf with
horns, weight about 400 pounds, on
Winchester pike, near Mt. Sterling.
Reward for information. ]. II. Quis-
enberry, R. r. No. 2, Winchester, Ky.