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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
JAMES |. FORT
Is MADE MAJOR
In SD DIVISION

Word has been received by Hollis
Fort, city recorder, that his youngest
brother, James L. Fort, who enteerd
the first officers training camp at
Fort Mcpherson. where he was given
captaincy, has been appointed ma
Jor, and has been given command OF
his battalion in the Sind division in
France.
Major Fort went to France as cap
tain Of the 321st Field Artillery, from
Camp Gordon, where he was assigned
after graduation from Fl. Mcpherson
He was in the thick OF the fight in the
Argonne forest, as well as the minor
drives in which the division partici-
pated so calamity. He is the second
member of the Fort family from
Americas to become a major, his
cousin. James A. Fort, also being
major with the forces in France, hav-
ing gone over from Camp Wheeler.
Major James L. Forts appointment
came December 10. He told of 1t in,
letter to his sister, which follows:
Il wrote you day or two ago that
l were commended for promotion
to major while in the lines, but stat
ed that did not think it very proba-
BILE that it would go through, but /
was pleasantly surprised to learn that
it had gone through and 1 was today
placed in charge of my battalion, the
second battalion of this regiment, I
was appointed more than a month
ago, but the order was delayed in
transmission, and I was not sworn in
until today, when 1 was placed in
command of the battalion. So l am
writing you about it tonight.
THE two things which especially
please me about it is that the recon-
mendation went in when I was facing
the enemy across No Mans Land, and
that l was promoted expressly to take
charge of my own battalion, which
at the time of the recommendation
was defending a part of the lines at
the front
I'VE came into this town, which,
by the way is a rather nice one, just
before day this morning, after a long
ride yesterday and last night l have
forgotten the name Of it, but it doesn't
matter much, anyway, as I move out
of the town now to take charge OF
battalion headquarters, which is To-
Gated in the neighboring village"
Major Fort had lived in Washing
ton and New York for several years
prior to entering the army training
camp. He was formerly private sec
rotary to ex-Congressman Dudley
Hughes, and at the time the war be-
gan was a moving picture censor in
New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
DEATHS.
Hrs. Minnie Lee Lnnas

MRS. Minnie Led Jones, aged Sc
years, wife of W. F. Jones, died Al
1880 O'Clock this morning at her home
TO1 Park row, Brooklyn Heights. af.
ter an illness of three weeks with in.
nuenza and pneumonia. She had beer
a resident of Americas for IL years
coming here from Macon, where she
mad lived previously. She is survived
oy her husband, two daughters, Misses
minnie Louise and Vivian Lucille
Jones, of Americus; six sons, Angus
tus J. Jones, Of Athens; Buford Jones
OF Washington, d. c.; Marvin l..
Jones, of Middleton. o.; Emory Jones,
OF Macon, and FELTON, and Olin Jones.
Of Americas; father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. W. J. Wyche, of Macon: a
sister. Mrs. Frances Herring, of Ma
con, and three brothers, J. NJ, J. c.
and w. c. Wyehe, all of Macon.
The body was taken at 2:17 o'clock
this afternoon to Macon, where the
funeral will be conducted Saturday
afternoon by Rev. W. L. Hambrick,
pastor of the Mabel Heights Baptist
church, of Macon, of which she was a
member. Burial will be in Rose Hill
cemetery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
Years SUGAR Crop.

The area of the sugar-cane crop of
1918 in the United States is estimated
by the bureau of crop estimates to be
532,8S0 acres, or - per cent above
the acreage of 1909, as reported by the
census. The estimate is for ribbon
cane only, and hence sorghum is ex-
Guided. Ninety per cent of the total
ribbon-cane area is Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Alabama and Georgia. OF this
total area about So per cent is intend
ed for sugar, while the remainder, AZ
Fer cent, is mostly intended for strip
and for planting part of the next years
ssrOD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
RATE RAISE DELAYED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-(By Asso-
ciated Press -R. Hudson Burr, rep
resenting the Florida public utilities
commission, told the senate interstate
commerce committee today that the
railroad administration had agreed to
postpone for one week the effective
date of increases in refrigerator car
rates which were to have become eff
fective tomorrow. Florida shippers
have been called to meet in Washing
ton next week to protest against the
increases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
Young Women Needed Overseas.

AOuhS women Needed Overseas.
The National War Work campaign is
calling for all of the strong and at
tractive young women available that
can go overseas as entertainers for
the boys of Uncle Sans army that will
be stationed on foreign soil for some
time. The Southeastern committee is
calling for applicants for this branch
of service.
The Y. M. c. A. needs every kind OF
high-class entertainer that they can
find, and the more suitable entertainer
for the love-sick, home-sick, boys in
Europe is found to be the American
girl. If you are qualified to entertain
the boys or do any kind of work
among them, and are as old as twenty
five, get in touch with the nearest
National Council for War Work in the
Y. M- G. A, and fill out an application
blank, says the Y. M. C. A.
In a party coming from Montezuma
to Americas today were Mr.. and Mrs.
julie FELTON,, Rev and Mrs. w K Den
mis- and Mrs. H W. Davis.
Ernest Eskind, of Nashville, was a
visitor in todwn today.
Mrs. W. A. Mcdonald, who has been
suffering woth influenza recently, is
now recuperating satisfactorily at her
home on West Church street.
Lieutenant J. Weed Cornell, who,
with Mrs. Cornell, has had apart
ments at Mrs. T. M. Everette's, has
been transferred to Park Field, Mem
phis, Tenn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
Children of France.

Some one has said of the children of
the devastated regions "They are too
sad, they must laugh or they cannot
live" 1t is not enough to found hos
pitfalls and to provide food. They must
be given wholesome recreation and
their natural Joy in life restored. This
Is what the American Red Cross Is do
ing for the children of France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
ENGLISH MONEY TO OPEN
UNWORKED MEXICAN HINES

MEXICO CITY, January 31-J. w
Kimpton, London capitalist, has ar
rived in Mexico City for the purpose
of establishing a bank to provide
mines long unworked with sufficient
capital to purchase machinery and
place themselves on a profitable basis
It is also stated that the British cap
italist is endeavoring to secrue a con-
cession for constructing a railway be-
tween Tabasco and Yucatan to facili-
tate the movement of sisal and other
products of that region.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
How 5 1 his !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reverb
for any case of Cata~-h that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years. aid has becoTTIe known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
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After you have taken Halls Catar7h
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustGrd-piaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard
plasters gave, without the plaster and
without the Blister.
Musterole does it. 1t is a clean, white
ointment, made with oil Of mustard. 1t is
scientifically prepared, so that it works
wonders, and yet does not blister the
tenderest skin.
Just massage Musteroie in with the fin
ger-tips gently. See how quickly it brings
relief-how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Muster0le for sore throat bron-
chitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lunabago. pains and aches Of
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles.
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest Ut often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and Ccc jas; hospital size $3.50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
AMERlCUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department conducted by Mrs. II. B. Allen Office Phone
99; Residence 1866
Tea Room Menus.

Tea Room Menus.
Mrs. Thomas Harold and Mrs. C.
E Dunnaway will be in charge of the
Tea Room tomorrow and the following
menus will be served:
Dinner.-Roast beef, rice and gravy,
candied vans, cold slaw, biscuit.
Supper-Baked fish, Chow Chow
pickles, mashed potatoes, macaroni
and cheese, bread sticks.
Extras.-Steaks with French fried
potatoes, Japanese fruit cake, lemon
cheese cake, pince and lmeon pies,
perfection salad, griddle cakes and
Georgia cane syrup, Divinity candy,
chocolate and the usual salads and
sandwiches.
Red Cross Workers Needsd.
Red Cross workers are urgently
needed at the work room at the post
Office. Material is on hand for max
ing SIS more dresses for Belgian and
French refugees-little girls who need
these garments for wear this winter.
1t is stated that the material can be
secured at the work room and taken to
the homes to be made up.
Mrs. L. E. Holloway, of Anderson
vile, spent the afternoon in the city.
MIR. and Mrs. J. r. Davis and J. P.
Davis of Parrot, were visitors in
Americas today.
G. r. Darby is a well-known citizens
of Columbus who spent the day in
Americus.
Harry Krause, of Baltimore, spent
several hours in Americas today.
Mrs. Charles r. Crisp left today for
Washington where she will join Con-
gresham Crisp to remain there until
April.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Crispshanks, of
New York City, are visitors in Amer
icus.
Mrs. Frank Harold and Miss Alice
Harold have gone to Monroe where
they will spend month as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Walker.
M. H. Cullen, of Charleston, S. c.,
is visiting friends in the city.
H. A. Edelhart was in Americas to-
day, coming from Nashville, for a
short stay.
DR.. A. H. Able, prominent dentist
from Montezuma, is visiting DIR. J. T.
Stukes on Church street.
Floyd Frederick, of Macon, is visit
ing friends in Americas
r. w. Daniel came to Americas to-
day from Atlanta on a business
mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
50 MEXICAN GENERALS
ASK RELEASE FROM ARMY

MEXICO CITY, January 31.-More
than fifty generals of the Mexican ar
my, who took up arms during the rev.
olution have asked the chief executive
to release them from their military
duties so that they may return to
civil pursuits. Most of them have
been without commands and have not
been engaged in active service for
several years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
THOSE SHOE BILLS!
KEEP THEM DOWN

MIR. John Held, merchant, Of Salt
Lake City, keeps an exact record of the
shoes he wears. He writes, 1.-TWO
pairs of Neolin Soles have worn for
me 10 months and | am on my feet
ninety per cent of the time
This is not an extraordinary exam
pie of the money-saving service that
people get from Neolin Soles, 1t is
typical of the experience millions are
having. These soles do wear very
long time and so help you keep shoe
bills down. They are scientifically
made so they must wear.
Get Neolin-soled shoes at almost
any good shoe store. Get them for
your whole family in the styles you
prefer. And have these cOst-saving
soles put on your worn shoes. They
ere very comfortable and waterproof
as well as durable. They are made by
The GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber Com
pany, Akron, Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels, guaranteed to out
wear any other heels.
ne0lifn So1es
Trade Marx Reg. U. s. Pat OF.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-31
New Motor.

An "air motor" that recompEesses
air in the tank by means of the COM
pressed air on it's way to the cylinders
of the motor, thus requiring only one
filing of the air tank, is an invention
claimed by ]. w. Justus and Fred Ru-
dolph, mechanical engineers Of AZ.
aanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
<Wives of Men, Featuring
 Florence Reed-TrianOn

wives of Men," the sensational photo play of the year, featuring America 8 celebrated emotional actress, Florence Reed, will be the attraction at the Tri- anon theatre one week only, beginning Monday
 This picture has proven sensation in every city where it has been presented and comes to the Trianon from an un- precedented run in New York at the Casino theatre It deals with subject vital to every man and woman in Bir- mingham and is one of the most ab- sorbng stories ever filmed.
 They had pust been married the min ister had but 8 few moments before said the words that made them man and wife. He was waiting for his bride to join him so they might start on their honey moon. Softly she came down the stairs, stole up to her husband looked over his shoulder and saw-the photograph of an- other woman with words of love written on it. Then followed t2 years of misery for her. Was she to remain true to her husband and let him do as he pleased oi was she to get what pleasure she could out of life? This is the absorbing sort of a plot that is unfolded in Wives of Man.
 In this production interest never lags from the first reel to the last Climax follows climax in quick succession. Law ish gowns and preten aious settings fea- ture the production
 special musical programme will be a distinct feature and Professor Hartzel has been rehearsing dhe score for the past three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
Helen Gleason Feature
 Attraction at Lyric

Many attractive Keith offerings will be presented at the Lyric during the present week.
 Among the feature offerings will be
 Helen Gleason in 'Stateroom 19, a pleas ing comedy vehicle; Travers and Douglas in Morning Glory" James Thompson in The Camoufleurs;" Harry Van F'ossen, black face comedian, '"rhe Girl From Mil- waukee," n remarkable vocalist. and other pleasing attractions.
 Helen Gleason, assisted by Arthur Jar rett, in "Stateroom 19," will be the fea-
 ,ure attraction the first half of the week. This offering shows the power of men, tai suggestion. A young wife has great misgivings, having deadly fear of sub marines. The first night on the boat she is unable to sleep, becomes hystericai and is in a highly nervous state. In the morning she discovers, due to an acci- dent. the ship hasn't left its moorings. Others acts the first half of the weex
 will be James Thompson in ''The Cam
 oufleurs:' the Casting Wards, American gymnasts; 'The Girl From Milwaukee, a remarkable vocalist, and the P1cKIoroS' comedy manipulators.
 Travers and Douglas in Morning Glory'' is most pleasing vehicle of en- tertainment, and will no doubt prove se most pleasing vaudeville treat.
 Other attractions the last half of the week will be Harry Van Fossen, black face comedian; Mildred Valmore, ln -"Sonss You'll Remember" Gold, Reese
 and Edwards, Melting Pot of Joy ana Marzella's Birds, wonderful acting blrds. International News pictures and Hearst
 Magazine pictures always feature LyriS performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
Miniature Musical
 Comedy at LOew's

Marty Brooks, the progressive young New York producer, again comes to the front with delightfully."- funny, original and pretentious production that he calls ..Love and KssesI' an ambiguous name for charming min tature musical comedy, feature attraction at Loew's Bijou. Ed die Riley and Jadk Collins are the fea- tured comedians, while bevy of bewitch- ing singing and dancing maidens are lead by Thelna FraleK. Special scenery is carried with the production. The cos- tunes are artistic and stunning. The music is haunting.
 Bert Howard, a most personable young man, has a new offering this season which he terms "A Little Artistic Non sense." He sings, dances and plays the piano, which sets him in a class by him self.
 Octave, a charmi ng and beautiful wom- an, who was bles sed by nature with a rare thing, double voice, and good ones at that, baritone and soprano, will offer high class and popular melodies.
 Yule and Foster, in musical comedy hits, with some new ideas in the art of terpsi- chore, and the Three Lees, eccentric jug glers and hat spirlners, will also be or the programme
 LAST HALF WEEK
 FoAthe last half of, the week. Manager ArrOWOOQ Will present an all-Sldr pllI. there being the usual five vaudeville acts and the big seven-part photoplay feature. s"The Island of Intrigue" Kimball and Keith will be seen in novelty banjo selec- tions interspersedI with original ideas that put their act over in great style. Nick Verga, the newsboy Caruso, comes to Loew's again in one of his singing spells that will captivate the audience. Dinkins, McCarty and Everett offer sHow It Happened" a novelty minstrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

a clever and entertaining picture. one that Charles Ray may well feel proud of starring in.
 But the really big feature of the week comes Wednesday when the great Nazi- mova appears for the four days in the world famous produetion, Eye for Eye, a weird and fascinating story of the far east, where the very air is laden with romance and mystery, and the blue Of the Mediterranean is mingled with the colorful land of Arab and the Egyp- tian. It is story of romance and pas sion that will cause the heart to throb, and the pulses to leap.
 The picture is a screen adaptation or the celebrated stage play, "LOccident, written by the great Belgian dramatist, Henri Kistemaecker, and the title is chosen from the Biblical words, "An eye for an eye" and aptly describes the idea of the plot, in which young Ara bian girl wishes to take revenge into her own hands and demand "ane eye for an eye,' without the formality of the law of the land in which she lives.
 The picture is beautifully staged amid the most romantic and gorgeous scenery in the world and the photography de- fies description, which taken together with the wonderful art of Nazimova, surrounded by an ali-star cast, works to- gether for q production that can but be a masterpiece III every SeHSS ol eho word.
 As an extra added attraction for Mon day and Tuesday, Billy Parsons in a new comedy, entitled, Breakfast Food V will be offered, with the New Pathe News reel in addition, while on Wednes- day. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Pathe News alone will be added, as the Nazimova feature permits of no other picture sharing the screen time.
 II. k. Kincey of tile Strand who saw the studio showing of Eye for Eye" said: ''It is one of the most wonderful production I have ever witnessed. Nazi- nova in this picture surpasses anything that she has ever attempted, and her verp presence could almost be felt when her wonderful art was transferred to the screen The beauty and charm of the picture defies description, and l am proud indeed that the Strand was the theatre chosen to offer such d treat to the pie ture devotees of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
s'The Rosary" This Week
 at the New Majestic

By request of hundreds of the regulAr r patrons of the New Majestic. the Mao dock-Park Players will present "The Ros- rary'' this week, one of the most beaut f ful and elaborate of all the old plays tha | have delighted millions of theatregoerf in the past few years,
 In this play Birmingham will see Mlsf' Myrtle Bigden in stellar role for thf first time for in "The Rosary she takes the part of Vera, the wife of Bruce Will ton.
 The story of '"rhe Rosary is too well known to need more than brief sketcn by way of introduction. Those who have read the book will remember that the story opens where Bruce Wilton naS amassed fortune, which he lav1shes on his wife, Vera.
 Their household is a happy one, but into it creeps note of menace. No one hears it at first, save Father Kelly, priest, the feslner tutor of Bruce. Quietly ne goes to work with his shar2ened menta' sense to find the person who is causing the adverse influence in the householo. Almost on the verge of discovering the cause, the calamity descends upon the Wilton house.
 Bruces fortune is swept away and Tn such manner that he beneves ms was the cause of his ruin.
 Husband and wife are separated, the home is destroyed and yet the cause ol all this disaster is unknown. But Father Kelly, with faith that moves noun tains. goes on quietly, confidently. with but one purposesin view, the. happiness of those he loves.
 He solves the mystery, and lets the white light of truth into the minds that have been darkened by evil More thar this. he finds the one who has caused all this misery and restores the home
 Tt is a beautiful story. and in the hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20
.BIG ATTRACTIONS ON PROGRAMME AT
 LOCt | THEATRES
Many Feat hre Acts On Bill at Lyric al Id Loew's Bijou. "The Rosary at the
 New Majestic

Some of u le best offerings of the season aare on the bills at the several local playhouses for the comip pg week and in. clude some of the best attrac- tions on the road.
 At the Lyric several of the big acts of the Keith circuit are on the pro gramme for the week, and include Helen Gleason in pleasing comedy vehicle, and Tra ayers and Douglas in Morning Glory" At Loew's Bijou an all-star bill is the offering, including pretentious musical comedy produc- ton, several exceptional vocalists and plenty of good comedy features.
 At the New Majestic the Maddock-Park Players will present 'The Rosary" a de- Mghtful play of the old school that has pleased thousands of theatregoers in the past few years. 1t will be presented with all the scenic features of a big time pro- duction and by an exceptionally well chosen and competent cast. It will be the offering for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-20

an excellent pitcher at a benefit baseball game staged for the benefit of the Sal vation Army fund.
 McAdoo was accompanied by his wife, daughter of President Wilson. They mo tored from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, where they lunched with Mary Pickford' followed by a business meeting with Charlie Chaplin, D. w. Griffith and talr- banks, and then journeyed with Douslas to the baseball grounds. Fairbanks last week became news boy for the benefit of the Salvation Army. The highest Douglas received for paper was s62s purchased by F. w. Kellogg who owns string of newspapers on the Pacific coast.