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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
COUNCIL SEEKS
FUNDS TO TAKE
UP OTLINC WORK

Prospects appeared bright today
for the city appropriating $1,000 as
is share of the $4,000 guaranteed
to the government by the chamber
of commerce last winter for mainte-
nance of the anti-malarial drainage
work in Sumter county, when such
guarantee was necessary to assure
completion of the project by the
government.
A committee from the chamber of
CONN cree heade BY Chairman Frank
Harold, and accompanied by Lieut..
W. D. Tiedeman engineer IN charge
of the drainage work, DR.. L. F Bond
commissioner of public health erd
Dr. ]. W. Chambliss, city physician,
appeared before the council. Talk:
were made by the lattas three Off
GERS and by Messers. Harold, J. E.
Mathis, Joseph Perkins and Lovelace
Eve, explaining the facts in the case.
Two of the most important state
ments on the subject were made by
DR.. Chambliss and DR.. Bond. Accord
ing to DR.. Chambliss malaria is now
almost unknown in the community
embraced in the drainage area,
whereas formerly it was extremely
common all during the summer
months. He highly endorsed the con-
tinuance of the work. DR.. Bond
stated that the results of the drain
age work were shown by the fact
that in the last two weeks not a case
of malaria had been reported by any
of the physicians in the city, it being
his business to secure daily reports
on diseases from all physicians in the
county, whereas single mail this
week had brought reports of five
cases of malaria from one physician
in neighboring town in the county.
The members of the council APP
peared unanimous in approval of
appropriating the money for the
purpose, if it could be found in the
city's present financial status, and
when it was explained that the eX-
penditure would be spread over
period of four months, and all that
the city will be required to do win
be to assume its share of the pay
roll of the five men engaged III the
oiling of the streams and bodies of
water, the opinion appeared t. pre-
vail that the obligation would be as
sumed. The proposal was referred to
the finance committee with power to
act.
The chamber of commerce commit
tee will go before the county board
at its next regular meeting with the
request that the county assume the
remaining half of the obligation, the
Sumter county outside of the city of
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
A NERVOUS WRECK
From Three Years Suffering. Says
CaSdni MADE HeE Wei.

Texas City, TEXTS an interesting
statement, Mrs. Z H. SclliIl, of this town,
says: "For three years suffered untold
zgony with MY head. | was unable to
do any Of my work.
Just wanted to sleep all the time. for
ti.zi was the only ease ] could get, when
was asleep. became nervous wreck
f1st from the awful suffering with Rs
head.
was so nervous that the least noise
would make me jump out of my bed. !
had no energy, and was unable to do
anything. My son, young boy, had to
DO all my household duties.
Twas not able to do anything until
look Cardui. took three bottles in all.
and Il surely cured me Of those awful
headaches. That has been three years
sgo, and know the cure % permanent,
5og ! have .sver mad any headache since
saking cardui. :.
Nothing relieved me until took CardIi.
4 did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-made
inem medicinal ingredients recommended
do medical books as being Of benefit In
&aaele troubles, and 10 years Of use has
BrOyen that the books are right. Begin
nkiag Cardsa today. Nc-i34
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

men whether or not they are physi-
cally fit to be soldiers, which should
serve as an annual inventory of our
national resources physically,
mentally and morally. The
university might serve as a model
for the training camps which would
be found in such system; student
would be under military discipline,
and would enjoy all advantages of
the we'll. administered military camp
but he would pursue whatever sub
poets his tastes and his situation in
life might cause him to desire, from
brick-laying to university study.
''It has interested me exceedingly
to observe, as I have advanced the
idea that our army should be trans
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With Veil: Remove
Them With Othine-DOuble
Strength.

This preparation for the removal of
treckles is usually so successful in
removing freck1es and giving clear,
beautiful complexion that it is sold I'M
der guarantee to refund the money if it
fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil; get an ounce of Othine and re.
move them. Even the first few appli-
cations should show wonderful i'm
provement, some of the lighter freckles
vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine; it is this that
is sold on the money-back guarantee.
adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Deep Stuff.

London Answers tells the story of a
musical student who, one night at
Queens Hail. sIithered up to couple
of long-haired professors in the hope
of hearing some learned conversation.
"Ten cents each" one of the profess
sors was observing, "and not even
lnew-laid"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
For Outdoor Chess Games.

Chessmen, which range from two to
three and one-half feet in height,
made of aluminium, collapsible, and
packed in a special trunk, have been
given to the library of the University
of Wisconsin. A Milwaukee man, now
dead, designed them for use in public
contests, on large indoor or outdoor
chess boards with a view to increasing
popular interest in the game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Tahoo.

When anything is forbidden, or it's
exclusion is ordered, English-speaking
people sometimes say it is taboo"
The word is derived from a custom
once common in Polynesia and New
Zealand. 1t signifies something set
apart or prohibited because of it's be-
ing either sacred or accursed. The
system originated in a superstitious
dread of the invisible powers of evil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

formed into an instrument for edu-
cation, that the idea has met with
intelligent response from the expert
enced officers of the regular army.
"The university has come to mean
for many OF us here the hope that
our most chivalrous soldiers, our
best trained scientists, our citizens
with the largest imaginations may
agree on a program of universal train
ing which will quickly drive out il
literacy and all disease that is avoid
able, and will fit men and women
to perform worthy part in the peace
time business of our country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Real Pioneer.

One of the first white men and in
all probability the first British subject
to make his abode in territory COM
prised within the boundaries of the
province of New Brunswick, Canada,
was John Gyles, who was carried from
the southern British colonies to the
wilderness of the valley of the St.
John river by maraudlng bands of In
dams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
To Remove Grease.

The following method, described in
Popular Science Monthly, has been
substituted for the use of gasoline and
other light oils: Boil the parts in caus-
tic soda I've; one pound to gallon of
water; then brush while the articles
sre hot Caustic soda is recommended
as better than ordinary soda, since il
causes the fat or grease to dissolve
more quickly
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Aztec Emeralds.

Among the Aztec treasures of Mex.
leo were found many fine emeralds.
They were exquisitely cut, and it is
from this source that the magnificent
emeralds now forming part of the
royal collection of Spain are supposed
to have been taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
No Friends Like Old Friends.

Esteem Of great powers, or avail
able qualities newly discovered. may
embroider day or week, but friend
ship of twenty years is interviewer
with the texture of life. A friend may
be found and lost, but an old friend
can never be found, and nature has
provided that he cannot easily be lost.
Samuel Johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Presidents in country's History.

Martin Van Duren, the eighth pres
dent, was the first president born af-
:er we had declared our independence
If England. and John Tyler was the
irst born after the formation of the
United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
HALF OF BIG PLANTATION
BRINGS $4,000 AT SALE

MONTEZUMA, June 20.-The auc-
zion sale of the 1400-acre plantation
of T. R. Mckenzie, situated 3 miles
in only about one-half of the land
from Montezuma Monday resulted
being sold, the price ranging from
$40 to $3.50 per acre. Around $685.
900 was realized form the sale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Paper From Many Kinds of Bark.

Fifty kinds of bark are now used to
manufacture paper, besides banana
skins, bean stalks, pea vines, coconut
fiber, clover and hay, straw, fresh wa
ter weeds, sea weeds and over 100
kinds of grasses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

The fire department made run
far beyond the farthest fire alorm
box Thursday afternoon, TO the home
of Carey Mathis, colored, living on
Sheffield street. Despite the distance,
the fire which was in the roof, was
checked before it had done more than
few dollars Of damage.
Ask for Chero Cola at founts.
There's none so good. 9-tf
Strawberries-Full supply for to-
morrow. Order in forenoon for Sum
day. Phone $50. 20-1t
w. V. Duncan of Atlanta was d
visitor in the city today.
Ask for CherO-COla at FOunts.
There none so good 9-ti
Palm Beach SUITS Benzol Cleaned
SOC Americas Steam Laundry. 2S-tf
S. J. Backus of Gainesville, was
in Americas today on business.
Call YOU grocer for Chero Cola. sc.
A. D. Willis, of Atlanta spent sew
eral hours in Americas this morn
ing.
Why not have your Overcoat clean
for the beginning of a new winter? Do
not pack them away soiled. Phone 1S.
We clean them right. 28-tf
George Brown, of Rochelle, was a
business visitor in the city today.
Art Squares, Rugs, Carpets, etc.
Benzoled &c square foot. Phone IS.
Call your grocer for Chero Cola. sc.
Tracy Cunningham hes gone to
Memphis on business trip of several
days duration.
Cool Cloth Suits Benzoled 75c.
Phone IS. 2S-tt
Special Dinner every day at Crystal
Cafe. su-we-fr
Ask for Chero Cola s.c founts
There's none so good 9-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
What a Greet Man Wrote

Jacob A. Riis, the great man of n
few years ago, once said that some de-
feats are merely installments of vic
tory. Look upon defeats in this way
and take fresh courage to begin again
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Nothing Is impossible.

"a creature of marvel is this thing
called man." obs@5ed the facetlous
philosopher. ''He can ride In an auto
mobile and run into debt at the sam
time"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-One or two rooms
and sleeping porch; furnished or I'M
all conveniences; Lee St /;
close in. Phone 462. 22-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

that has helped to multiply opportunities and in
creased the spending size of our pennies is adverts
ing
Every merchant, every manufacturer knows
that advertising materially reduces selling costs by
increasing the demand for and the distribution of
the products of hundreds of thousands of mills.
Indeed many of the things we count today as nee
essities or simple luxuries could not be made and
sold at their reasonable prices except as advertising
has created broad market for them, making mil
lions of sales at little prices and little profits.
And so you owe very much to advertising.
You owe much to the people of yesterday who
have read and been influenced by past advertising
and so have made possible the economies and va
rietes and wide distribution of merchandise that
you enjoy.
You owe present advertising thorough read
ing. A greater familiarity with advertising, with
advertisers and advertised merchandise makes con-
tinually for the increasing size of your pennies
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

FOR SALE-Singer sewing ma
chine, Oliver typewriter, beautiful
baby carriage, brand new, all in
fine condition, big bargain. Phone
81. 20-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

LOST-Diamond stone, about one
karat. Reward if returned to Frank
Turpin. 20-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch
clock and jewelry repairing. Expert
service and reasonable charges. R. s.
Broadhurst, Jeweler, ITO Lamar St.,
directly in front of postoflce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

A penny then might buy pastry. or ten of
them take one to the Fair, but your greataunt and
great-uncle couldn't have gone to amovie at any
price.
Your great-gran' ther may have driven the
fastest horse in the country and paid tidy sum
for it. But the price of stable of thoroughbreds
would not have bou6ht him Aivver.
Sixty years ago the ladies could go shopping
for dry goods and buy silks that would make you
green with envy linens that were linens and broad
cloths that beggar description. But what their fav-
orite store did not have they usually got along
without. .4a1a8M
You can pick up your daily newspaper and
in fifteen minutes you can know what the different
shope are oefrng in fabrics, patterns, varieties and
qualities that great-grandmother never dreamed
could be gathered together under any conditions
Times have changed, and so have merchan-
disc and business methods One of the influences
that has helped to bring about so much of change
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
MERE MENTION
ABOUT TOWN

New Selection of Sheet Music re-
ceived Saturday. Bell, The Jeweler.
15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20
Optimistic Thought

If illness has it's trials it also has its
blessings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Your wool blankets need attention
before moths get into them Dry
Cleaning will preserve the fine fibre
and make them look as if new. All
wool blankets carded. Phone Is.
2S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Call your grocer for Chero Cola. SC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Call your grocer for Chero Cola. SC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Tracy Cunningham he's gone to
Memphis on business trip of several
days duration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Cali your grocer for Chero Cola. sc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Cool Cloth Suits Benzoled 75c.
Phone Is. 28-tt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

A. D. Willis, of Atlanta spent sew
eral hours in Americas this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Call your grocer for Chero Cola. 5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Special Dinner every day at Crystal
Cafe. su-we-fr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Why not have your Overcoat clean
for the beginning of a new winter? Do
not pack them away soiled. Phone 49,
We clean them right. 28-ti
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Art Squares, Rugs, Carpets, etc
Benzoled &c square foot. Phone IS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

Ask for Chero Cola s.c founts.
There's none so good. 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-06-20

George Brown, of Rochelle, was {
business visitor in the city today.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-09
LA ESPADA DE nAMOCLES

Damocles, era un cortesano de Dio-
nisio rey de Siracusa, quien tambien
llamaban sus compatriotas, por gusto,
FL Tirano.
Este rey, como todos los reyes, sofia
dar banquetes suntuosos, en- los que to-
davia no fguraba ell champagne; a
uno de estos invite Democles, el cual,
maravillado de tanto lujo esplendor,
sc atrevio a decir fuerte: "iQuien fue-
ra Tirano', y para admirar los arte-
sonados del techo, levanto la cabeza,
viendo con asombro cue una espada sus-
pendida por un cabello estaba pendien-
te sobre su cabeza.
La historic, por discretion, no nos
cuenta el jabon que Sc nevo Damocles,
pero es de imaginar.
De ese hecho quedo la expression LA
ESPADA DE DAMOCLES, para signi-
fear ell peligro oculto que tienen todas
las cosas que nos parecen mas admira-
bles.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-09
NINo BIEN

En- tempo de la colonia era costum-
bre entire las familias de abolengo, te-
ner esclavos, los que Sc dedicaban al
servicio de la casa. Dicho Sc esta que
cuantos mas esclavos Sc poseian, mayor
era la riqueza de los duenos, asi no era
raro que cada persona tuviera a su SER
vicio cuatro cinco criados.
Un matrimonio va maduro, tuvo la
suerte de que Dios les deperara un hi
jo varon cuando va desesperaban de
tener descendencia.
vos estuvieron la disposition del vas
tago.
El nifo crecio crecio con el andar
de los amos, pero estaba siempre enfer-
mo; no obstante. para los de la casa
ell niflo estaba bien. En- fin, Sc hizo
muletilla, entire esclavos, sirvientes Y
patrones, contestar cuantos pregunta-
ban por ell heredero: FL "nifo, bien"
Y como por cuidarlo, los padres no
lie dejaron aprender NADIA, nj dedicarse
NADIA, cuando Sc hizo hombre por la
edad, continue siendo nifo, y como mu-
chos no sabian nj su nombre, pero 81
la historic de su larga enfermedad,
dieron ell llamarle FL ''nifio bien''.
Y la costumbre hizo, que cuando al
gun joven no tiene carrera, ofcio nj
profession, pero acttia socialmente por
su abolcngo, Sc lie denomine "Nino
bien''
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-09
Ell NUDo GoRDIANo

Gordio, antique rey de Frigia, era
un especia,ista para enredarlo todo.
Cuantas cuestiones trataba, va fueran
politicas, sociales militares las embro-
llaba, Sc diria un politico moderno.
Como alto exponente de su habilidad
para ell enredo. ataba al yugo la lanza
de su caro- de guerra con un nudo
que era mas complicado que la Confe-
rencia de la Paz, y era tai ell artifcio
con que estaba hecho que nadie atina-
ba a desatarlo.
Los fraiies de aquellos tiempos qui-
sieron sacar partido de la habilidad
real, por medic del oraculo prone
tian ell imperio de Asia al que 10 de
satara.
Alexandra, que aunque era joven,
-pues no tenia mas de diez y nueve
anos- en- vez de dedicarse la con
quista de muchachas, Sc habia dedicado
a la del mundo; al pasar por Frigia,
tropezo con ell caro- de Gordio que lie
cerraba ell paso Los frailes lie hicie-
ron conocer ell oraculo, Y Alexandra,
despues de verlo, Sc dio cuenta dc que
para desatarlo habia que perder mucho
tempo, asi que para ahorrarselo saco
su espada de un tajo 10 corto.
Y por tan simple hecho, Alexandra
lego a conquistar el Asia.
Con ell tempo Sc ha venido a lamar
NUDO GORDIANO a toda empresa di-
ficultosa, CORTAR Ell NUDO COR
DIANO al hecho de resolver por medios
violentos cualquier dihcultad.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-09

os corrija y enmiendes, ensenandole
como deben pronunciarse.
Pablito comenzaba a leer, primero
despacio, con lentitud como queriendo
declamar; pero perdido ell discurso de
su proposito en- agradar, Sc abria paSo
por la senda de la celeridad, corria,
corria sin cesar; saltaba las oraciones,
hacienda coma donde no era mas que
punto final; no interrogaba, aunoue CT
signo de interrogation lie indicase que
dcbia preguntar.
-iAlto, alto! repetia Roldan. JQu6
es ESQ? Gcomo no das tregua para que
Ell sentido dc la oracion, tenga la ca
dencia, el pensamiento del escritor
pueda quedar grabado en- la mente del
lector, segun ha sido la intencion del
que 10 ha escrito? tomando ell libro
en- sus manos, comcnzaba silabear,
con voz reposada y campanuda; decla-
mando y accionando a la vez; indican-
90 las pausas, las interrogaciones, los
cluyendo el periodic, con feliz acierto y
ammonia. Vamos, ahora leelo til, Lui-
sta, indicaba Roldan, quintandose los
lentes. La nina sonreia, orgullosa de
saber hacerlo; sc deleitaba pronuncian-
do clara y distintamente las silabas;
81 anciano gozaba 10 indecible, como 81
al expresar su jubilo, Pablito tomara
mas empelo en- aplicarse.-6Ves, hiji-
TOP decia a este, sentado timidamen-
te, como abochornado de no haber in
terpretado bien ell sentido de 10 que
lego anteriormente. Asi Sc lee, asi sc
cultiva el entendimiento; y cuando Lui-
sta llegue la edad de ser una Sc
norita educada, y distinguida por la in
teligencia que posea, entonces til, por
desobediente, lloraras ell tempo que has
perdido en- diabluras maldades.
Aquellas filpicas, dejaban en- sus-
pcnso ell amino de Pablito. Entonces,
como 81 los consoles del senior Roldan
fueran surtiendo sus efectos en- ell al
ma del niiio, este desdc cl siguiente
dia, Sc aplico mas; estudio con ahinco;
no dio motives para que 10 reganaran,
y asi, dia tras dia, su abuelo 10 obse-
quiaba con regalos y cariiio -cada vez
mas intense, hasta que al llegsrs a ser
hombre, su hermana Luisa una sefio-
rita, la sociedad, recompensando sus
talentos virtudes, los premio acogien-
do,os en- su seno con verdadero placer.
Asi es la vida: para ascender y llegar
las cumbres de la gloria, Sc debe
ser virtuoso apicado.
Santiago g. Alvarez.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-07-09
ZAPATERO A TUS ZAPATOS

Apeles, era un pintor griego de gran
m6rito, que como en- aquellos tiempos
no habia salones de pintura donde ex-
poner las obras las plantaba en- medic
de Ia calle para que dieran los criticos
, su opinion.
Un zapatero, un dia, Sc paro ante
un gran cuadro expuesto por Apeles,
y como viera un defecto en- ell calzado,
Sc puso a vociferar de que aquello era
una macana; Apeles corrigio ell de-
fecto tenicndo en- cuenta, de que ira
tandose de calzado, la opinion de un
zapatero era valiosa.
Al dia siguiente, infatuado ell zapa-
tero con su exito de critica, Sc permi-
ito seialar defectos en- otras parties del
cuadro, pero Apeles, que estaba escon-
dido, detras salio furioso lie dijo:
-izapatero, tus zapatos!
Desde entonces cuando alguicn Sc
mete a criticar de cosas que no COMO
ce, hace algo que no esta dentro de
sus facultades, solemos decirle ir6nica-
mente:-iZapatero, a tus zapatos!