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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
MACADAM With
EASPHALT.TOPTO
Be PAVING USED
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room were Mr.. Neel, Mr.. Grassland,
Mr.. Thomas, Neill A. Ray, chairman
of the County Commissioners and
Commissioners R. S. Oliver, J. E.
Poole, Ernest Statham and j. ]. Will
son and Messrs L. G. Council, Frank
Sheffield, Crawford Wheatley, George
D. Wheatley, ]. E. Mathis, Knox
Thomas and Lovelace Eve.
Mr., Neel in answering questions
from the Chairman of County Com
misisoners, Mr.. Ray, said:
81 am of the opinion that it is 60
ing to be necessary for the counties
in Georgia to use some other paw
ing than concrete in order to stay
within the financial possibilities of
the counties. Concrete will cost APP
proximately 100000 per mile, while
a penetration method of bituiminous
asphalt can be laid for $4,000 per
mile. The cost of upkeep for bituin-
Gus asphalt, as found by the New
YORK Highway department, over the
states 5000 miles of this paving, is
only about $3.50 per mile per year.
The interest on the money you will
save by using the cheaper paving is
the difference between 500 and
5000, which represents the interest
saved on half the investment. requir-
ed on concrete.
"There is no question as to the
permanency of the bituminous as
phalt. AS | said before New York
state has more than 5000 miles,
some of it more than ten years old;
Pennsylvania has an almost equal
number of miles, and Texas and
Florida are laying it in quantity.
"You have an excellent sand-clay
foundation, which with an 8 or 9-inch
crushed rock foundation and a top
binder of bituminous asphalt, will
give you an ideal roadway, one
strong enough to stand up under
your heaviest traffic.
"a road from Atlanta to Camp
Gordon was laid of this paving and
has stood that very heavy traffic,
estimated to be 5000 tons per day,
during the occupancy of the camp in
1917 and 1918.'
Mr.. Neal stated that this type of
road always has value, as should
il be found necessary to rebuild it
at some distant time, a brand new
pavement could be obtained simply
by laying a new surface of three or
four inches on top of the old, which
would furnish permanent base.
Mr.. Neel and Mr.. Grassland left
at PIT for Marshallville, where they
have other road Investigations to
make.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
WHEN LEIGHTON OWNED
ALOG CABIN FOR A NIGHT

The "Billy Fortune" stories by
William r. Lighton are now being put
into pictures by Will Rogers at the
Goldwyn studios, have won their re-
putation in The Saturday Evening
Post because of their fidelity to the
real life of the West. Lighton's most
critical readers have been people OF
the Wyoming cow-country where the
scenes of the stories were laid. Their
approval has sometimes been delight
fully frank.
Once Leighton and friend rode
into the town of Guernsey on the
Platte at the end of a long days trip
over the plains. They We're tired
and cold. Fletcher's log cabin and
saloon was the first place they sought.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
LITTLE EULA COUNCIL
CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

The very little people enjoyed a
delightful party this afternoon, the
occasion being the celebration of lit
tie Miss Eula Councils third birth
day. The young hostess received her
guests in a dainty frock of organdy
and lace and many enjoyable games
were played on the lawn. The beau
tiful cake, with it's three lighted tap
ers, was cut by the guests amid much
merriment and delicious refreshments
were served. About 25 children
were present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
Calculating Feet in Knot.

The British admiralty knot or nau
teal mile is 60S0 feet and the statute
knot 6,0S2.66 feet and is generally re.
garded as the standard. The number
of feet in statute knot is arrived al
as follows: The circumference CT the
earth is divided into 800 degrees, each
degrees containing 800 knots or $3.50 by
60) q 900 knots to the circumference
q 800 divided into 1886, 456, the
number of feet In the earth's circum-
ference, gives e,0s2,66 feet, the length
of the statute knot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
''",sc,C,ELLANEoUs SHOWER
HI' ,,ps HALSTEAD.

FUN A. Gammage enJerVaIHeu
MIS- .noIIaneous shower this after
st "a ms bonoring Mrs. Basil K. Hal
poO3' , lD marriage was an impor-
Sea'' wH event of the past week.
ant SUI so was decorated with bright
Gbs nJu9 2innias in profusion and the
; saOor guest was showered with many
h0l s.i and beautiful articles follow
g'ela tso So serving of dainty and .deli-
n iln. 'D' refreshments. Mrs. Gam
Hous ,s Quest list included besides the
mage , g : Mrs. S. H. Edge, Mrs.
h eaol. MCDANIEL, Miss Fannie Ella
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
LESLIE BABY DIES.

LESLIE, August 22.-The two
weeks old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Bowen died Thursday morn
ing at IL o'clock after an illness of
about two days. The body was TAX
on Thursday afternoon to Abbeville
where the burial took place this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
SENATOR NOT BADLY HURT.

WASHINGTON, August 22.-(By
Associated Press. Senator Fetch
er, of Florida, who was knocked
down last night by street car was
not seriously injured and will be
out in a week, his physicians an
nounced today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
RECTOR LAWRENCE BACK.

Rev. J. B. Lawrence, rector of
Calvary Episcopal church, who was
called to Marietta last week by the
death of his mother, returned to AM
CIRCUS this morning. He has an
nounced prayer service for tonight at
$3.50 at the church, and will occupy
his pulpit Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
PACE FIVE.

''Fletch" himself was back of the bar,
bent over magazine, and wouldn't
quit his reading to wait upon his Gus
toners. I'm be there in minute"
he called, and went on to finish his
story. Then he slapped his maya
zine on the bar.
"There's a real storyw he said Wig
orously.
I'D be plurlb pleased to meet up
with that Billy Fortune man."
what would you give?" Lighton
asked.
"Give?" said Fletcher. 81 would
give this whole damn saloon"
And so it happened that Lighton
owned the cabin for the night.
Try Times-Recorder Want Adver-
tisements. The minimum cost is on
w 25 cents. Phone 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
HONDURAN REVOLT
REPORTED PUT DOWN

SAN SALVADOR, August 21.-
Thursday by Associated Press.)
Official dispatches from Tegucigal-
pa state that Honduran revolutionary
forces in the city of Gracias have
been defeated and as result the
revolution in Honduras virtually sup
pressed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

wire for ocean Sounding.

A very fine steel piano wire is used
in making ocean soundings. The
ocean at it's deepest point as far as is
known is 31,614 feet-about six miles
deep. This hole in the ocean is near
the island of Guam. A wire must be
very fine and very strong to support
six miles of itself in making these
soundings. sE'' 80 ''T#
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
TO THE PUBLIC:

All who feel an interest in Benev-
olence church and cemetery are in
vited to meet there next Wednesday,
27; of if it rains that morning come
the next day, Thursday, with tools
and dinner to clean off the church
and grave yards. fri-sun-tues
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Biologists have discovered immense
deposits of coal in SpitZbergen, and
it is now apparent that in spite of
ice. cold and fog, Spitzbergen is land
fraught with many commercial possi-
bilities. The coal is practically all on
the surface, and deep mining is un-
necessary. -ss--'- -: .s4a..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
Deep Degradation.

81 haven't seen Pilkington for a
week" mo, he hasn't been out of
the house since his accident" "Was
he seriously tnjured?" mo, but he
feels the disgrace deeply" "Dis-
grace2" Yes: After living in the
heart of the city all his life he went
to the country one day last week and
was run over by milk cartl''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
NOTICE.

The First Baptists, at their church
service Sunday morning, will call a
conference after service to hear the
report of the committee on pas
torium. The church earnestly de-
sires the presence of all the members
so the action of the church will be
satisfactory.
E. E. PARSONS,
Publicity Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
I1MERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Conducted by Mrs. H B. Allen Office Phone 80;
Dep~ Residence, 466.

Mcdaniel, Mrs. Hattie Halstead, Miss
Berta Melton, Mrs. Leon Brooks,
Mrs. Joseph Johnston, Miss Nina
Smith, Miss Cecil Harvey, Mrs. Irwin
Poole, Mrs. Charles Poole, Mrs. R. L.
Maynard, Miss Julia Gordon, Mrs. 7.
c. Tillman, Mrs. j. W. Colbert, Miss
Alma Boone, Mrs. J. W. Boone, Mrs.
E. L. Carswell, Mrs. W. N. Easterlin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
WEEKLY SOCIAL
AT SOLDIERS, CLUB.

The weekly social at the Soldiers
Club is eagerly anticipated by the
men at Souther Field as well as by
the ladies in charge. These socials
serve a double purpose as they not
only give the soldiers an opportunity
for meeting the town people, but
they bring together the members Of
tie different churches in delightful
ly social way. The ladies of the
Presbyterian Church will be in charge
on Saturday evening and all mem.
bers of the congregation as well as
all ex-service men are cordially in,
vited to meet the soldiers.
Mrs. W. H. G. Dudley, chairman,
of the w. C. C. S., will arrange a
muscial program and light refresh
ments will be served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
MRS. w. D. IVEY TO
ENTERTAIN FOR VISITORS,

Mrs. W. D. Ivey will entertain at
a luncheon tomorrow at her home
on Church street, honoring Mrs. L.
G. Moore and Mrs. w. B. Mitchell, of
Jacksonville, who are guests of Mrs.
Crawford Whestley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
200 Pairs Ladies' Low Shoes
Reduced to $500.

Most of them were twice tins price
or more. There are many good
STYLES left in both black and tan and
every size in some of the lots. You
can safely count on these bringing
$40 next spring; while the present
stock lasts, take your pick at, pair,
$3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
Infants and Children's Fine
Low Shoes at SIPS.

Of black patent leather or white
canvass with soft flexible soles; sizes
to 6; value now about So; to close
the lot we have made the price, pair
S125. s.3a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Here'sThe Biggest Bargain in Ann
CIRCUS! Fine Sheer india Linon at
121-2c.
We've just about 1 900 yards to dis
pose of at this low figure. The whole
sale price on the same qualities are
almost double our retail price, but
some Of the outside yards on these
bolts are little soiled, so we have
decided to make a price that will send
them out with a rush now IL lie.
New Silks at $1.35.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
DINNER AT TEA ROOM
FOR VISITORS.

Mrs. R. B. Goodwin entertained in
formally at dinner last night at the
tea room for Mrs. H. B. Horton and
Mrs. Louis Leach, of Charlotte, N. C.
Fl
Miss Susan Stalhngs is visiting rel
atives in Augusta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
The Standard
THEY'RE ALL IN THIS AUGUST
''' SALE.
women's $3.50 to 1898
WS;,a skirts at $1.50.

White Skirts at YI'
Won can't buy the materials used
n the manufacture of these skirts
An an average for 81. They are
mada in the new styles and well
made made too. Some of the lot are
sampies, others were taken from our
ragnlar stock and are absolutely
fresh and clean. Take your pick
now at $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
1900 Yards Ginghamettes

l,50O Yards Ginghamettes
at 29c.
Full yard-wide and fast colors, in
great variety of large plaids, suitable
for women's and children's dresses
wholesale prices on these now 81 1-2
cents. Our price for this lot, yard
29c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Miss Agnes Gatewood has return
ed from several weeks visit to La
Grange, where she has been the guest
of Miss Emily Childs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Fort and chill
dren, Mrs. C. o. Niles and Jessie and
DIN Williams returned last night
from a weeks stay at Lanark, Fla.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Beautiful new Repscord Silk in
pearl white, SO inches wide and
would be considered a good value
on today's market at So. Our price
as long as this small lot lasts $1.35
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22

Miss Melva Clark will leave next
week on a visit to friends in New
York and Philadelphia, after which
she will go to Cincinnati to resume
her studies in vocal culture at the
conservatory in that city.
Miss Elsie Mae Goodman, Of Sa-
vannah, is the guest Of Mrs. E. A.
Gammage on Brannen avenue.
Mrs. L. G. Moore and Mrs. W, B.
Mitchell, of Jacksonville, will arrive
today on visit to Mrs. Crawford
Wheatley, on Andersonville road.
Mrs. Alma Boone, Of Wilmington,
N. c., is the guest Of Mrs. G. W.
Boone, on Barlow street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Burns an
nounce the birth of son, on Tues
day, August 10.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
PRAYER AT CALVARY CHURCH.

Evening prayer will be said in Cal
vary church at $50 o'clock tonight.
There will be a meeting of the yes
try and building committee immed-
lately after the service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-08-22
Scorched!

1t will happen under the eyes, of the most
responsible of housewives
1t may be an oveheated iron momentay torgettuness
but the damage done. The garment may be scorched
beyond all further usefulness At the least mark IS
left that washing ever erase.
Such scorcng occurs the home because irons must be
heated by fire and electricity that attain high temperatures
But cannot take place when you send your Dry Cleaning
and Pressing to us.
Our presses are all heated by steam which never becomes
hot enough to scorch IF you to hold gossamer silk
over the stearning spout of your hot water kettle the
steam would not damage the fabric We use the same
steam laundry. @4 If
With It's help we able give beautiful ustre
work with never a brown tinted scar to mar it. So
We do your Dry Cleaning and Pressing this steam-heated
if you send your bundle to
Our driver will be glad to call. TX
PHONE Is
AFTNDRY
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
WANT WORK OF WAR
RISK BUREAU TAKEN
TO SOLDIERS HOMES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

resentatives in each State, or in
such districts as it may seem ad-
visable to divide the country for
this purpose, to the end that there
may be constant provision for per-
sonal contact with the insured SOL
diers, sailors and Marines. and their
dependents. for the procuring by
them OF information with respect to
their privileges and obligations. for
the local payment OF premiums and
furnishing of proofs. and for what
ever local business may be convent
emily transacted within the district
Third-That the co->Seration of
voluntary agencies desired to meet
the immediate exigencies of the bu-
reau should be secured to the fullest
extent possible to the end that their
aid may always be available for the
purpose of reaching the insured.
Fourth-That in addition to the
means already suggested, ana the
cooperation of these agencies, there
should be started a publicity cam
paign through adequate advertising
for the purpose OF giving informa-
ton to soldi ers. sailors and Marines,
and their dependents, with respect
to alotments, allowances and COM
pensation and for the purpose Of
directing attention to the import
ance of the reinstatement of policies
and the continuance of their insur-
ance by the soldiers, sailors and
Marines.
Fifth-That since IL is apparent
the undertaking of the government
to provide permanent insurance for
the soldiers sailors and Marines
is business undertaking which
cannot successfully be continued ex-
cept upon business principles. i'm
mediate steps should be taken and
appropriate legislation should be Sc
cured. for the purpose of adequate
ly organizing the bureau upon a
permanent business basis. with such
provisions for compensation to the
mead of the bureau. and to the ex-
perts who must be employed. that
men of the highest executive ability
which the magnitude of the under
taking demands may always be
available.
The bureau at present has been able
to secure the services of experts at
considerable personal sacrifice, in view
of the war emergency, but the gov
ernment cannot contemplate the con-
tinuance of the business upon such a
basis. The government has entered a
field calling for special knowledge and
administrative skill and the enterprise
will not be successfully conducted un-
less the bureau is so equipped and
supported that men of superior talent
and wide experience may be called to
the service. it was stated.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
COFFEE.
HOARD CHARGED.
Billion Pounds Cached in
Four Years, Senate
Probers Hear.

One billion pounds Of coffee, said
to have been boarded in the United
States during the past four years,
will receive immediate attention Of
Senator Sherman's committee inves-
tigating the high cost Of living when
it begins activity Monday.
Price of coffee in some cities has
advanced to 10 cents cup. and an
increase to 80 cents a pound is threat
ened beause Of an alleged shortage
and because Of killing frosts'' . year
ago in Brazil.
Enormous quantities Of coffee have
been held for export and exploitation.
1t is believed. waiting for a high
price rather than a market.
There remains ample reason for
the belief that the better grades Of
coffee may go up to 30 cents or 81
a pound within the next few months, {"
is the statement attributed TO an Of
fetal Of tha~ Latin American division
Of the Bureau Of Foreign and Do
mestic Commerce.
During the four years before the
outbreak Of the war the Omitted States
consumed an average Of @7.s4 900
pounds Of coffee a year. Since 1914
imports of coffee have grown until
an abnormal balance Of 1,A4,sls. 900
pounds Is shown. This balance has
not been shipped out Of the United
States, and its consumption would
have been impossible.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
REALTORS FETE
JoHNL WEAVER
Washington Association
Honors Veteran Real
Estate Man.

Almost the-entire membership of
the Washington Real Estate Brok-
ers' Association turned out last
night TO honor John L. Weaver.
veteran realtor and recently elected
president of the National Associa-
tion OF Real Estate Boards. at a
reception In the ballroom Of Ward
man Park Inn.
Commissioner Louis Brownlow and
Charles w. Fairfax. president Of the
Real Estate Dealers Association.
delivered congratulatory speeches,
both pointing out the invaluable
services Mr.. Weaver for many years
has rendered Washington.
The large audience of real estate
men gave Commissioner Brownlow
an opportunity to sound out opinion
on the zoning system Of building in
Washington. a bill for the creation
of which has been favorably report
ed in the Senate and which Com
Brownlow declared prob
ably will be passed within a few
weeks
A buffet supper followed the
speaking and an attractive program
of entertainment. Performers were:
Arthur B. Pierce. in recitattons: /:
William Claybaugh. solo. accom-
panied by Edward Muth: James
Young. solo: Walter Brewer, Jolly
Jester), Of Keith's Circuit: Messrs.
Moran and Mack. (Two Black
Clowns). Keiths Circuit.
Leonard w. Groomes headed tns
committee with ether
members as follows: Odell s. Smith,
Clifford Bangs, Clarence Dodge. J.
Edward Lewis, John C. Weldon and
A s. Gardiner.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
ATTENTION,
THRIFTY MEN!
Here S a Noteworthy Event
That Suggests Vast
Economies.

a smashing sale. breaking prece-
dents in the clothing field. is now
in full swing at Friedlander Bros.
Is Ninth street. This well-known
cioth,n- hrm has Just concluded a
gigantic purchase of fine odd trousers
Of the very smartest weaves and ma
terials from y. New & Co.. 137 Broad
way. y. Y They got the entire lot
at a price that enables them to place
them on sale at far below prevailing
prices.
For the convenience Of buyers these
trousers have been separated into
groups: $50 values are offered at
3.es; $50 values are offered at s.:
$50 trousers are on sale at S615, and
so trousers are to be had for $50
These values are so remarkable
that there is sure to be a big rush
for these 6ne trousers Wise BUYERS
will hasten to Friedlander Bros, and
they will buy several pairs.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
ARMY BACON OK.
.SAYSLA GUARD|A
Declares Housewives Can
Prepare 1t as Well as
Military Cooks.

Representative r. n. LaGuardia
comes to the defense of the Ameri-
can housewife.
Denying that, army bacon is not
as palatable as regular market
bacon and practically unfit for home
consumption. as stated by C. willing
Hare, director of sales of surplus
army supplies. the New York Repre-
sentative declared last night that
the army cook positively has moth
ing on the housewife.
II am certain that there is not an
American mother in a household in
this country who cannot cook this
bacon properly" he declared.
Representative LaGuardia wrote
to experts on army cooking through
out the United States and communi-
Gated with the packers who pre-
pared the bacon to test Hare's as
sertion.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18

Tag sun. I. silver loving cup wni b.
awarded. ~
Fifty row bosts viii arrive ~ IN,
bathing beach today. Manager Leeci
has announced. TO give Washing.
tonians further opportunities foI
boating.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-18
RED CROSS TO JOIN
In HERO WELCOME

The District chapter Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross win be represented
in the soldiers welcome home day at
Front Royal. Va, July q. by a fully
equipped ambulance from the organ
ization's local motor corps. 1t will
also furnish the driver, litter bearers
and q nurse.
In addition to participating In the
parade a nrst-aid Red Cross tent will
be located in the central part Of the
city and will be an exact replica of
a first-aid station at the front.
The army will send a tank. and the
navy and the Marine Corps will each
contribute an aeroplane.