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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Great Faith in Prayer.

Little Edward, like other small BOYS,
wanted a bicycle, and, having great
faith in the efficacy of prayer. he had
prayed the Lord to send him one. His
parents, thinking him too young for
bicycle, bought him tricycle., and
then waited with expectancy to see
what he would say when he discovered
that his prayer had been answered
As his eyes lighted on it ne. threw up
his hands in disgust and cried:
"Oh, Lord. don't you know the DIFF,
ference between a bicycle and a tri
ysle"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30


That Jupiter Perkins was fat every
one admitted. One could not desig-
nate him as pleasingly plump or fair
ly fieshy or by any other alliterative
expression sympathetically employed
to describe his avoirdupois, for Jupi-
ter was plain fat. 1t would almost
seem as if nature, insulted, had re-
venged herself because star-gazing
father had insisted on naming his
only child after that planet. And
were the god of ancient Rome able to
view his namesake in Mr.. Perkins,
owner and manager of Cartons gen.
eral store, he must needs blushingly
hide his muscled frame behind the
proverbial petticoat of his likewise
cody spoSe, though 1t is not on record
Juno wore those neither garments.
For Jupiter Perkins, with his overbur-
dened stomach sagging like captive
balloon Straining at its mooringS as
If the least additional strain would
release it, bore as little resemblance
TO his celestial forebear as does that
worthy to the dinosaur.
But be it not supposed that this pre-
ponderance of flesh did not cause Mr..
Perkins the greatest concern, because
It was no secret Jupiter yearned to
take unto himself wife. And no
one, in all Carlton, nay, not even one
certain lady whose years and lack Of
pulchritude had long since driven
away all suitors, would give herself
In holy wedlock to the fat Mr.. Per-
kns. Giggling sentimental girls,
fresh from the state seminares, would
refer to some Tilted sutton in terms
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30

an, st opprobrious to Mr.. Perkins. 81
would never marry Chester if Jupiter
were the only other man on earth"
And Jupiter continued to sigh for
wife and perspire for thinness. AS
witness him this torrid July high noon
iaboriously and painfully putting his
way up the steep steps to the second
story offices of the much-heralded
Doctor Foster, specialist, according
to the gilded letters upon the door
he opened, following the attendants
even-toned Come in"
"The doctor is occupied" the white
apraned figure continued. "Will you
please be seated n few moments?"
Jupiter Perkins lowered his bulk to
the edge of the luxurious armchair.
Experiences had taught him to be-
ware of deep-seated, Soft-cushiOned,
heavily upholstered seats of comfort
If he wished to arise without assist
ancc. He mOpped his brow, corrugat-
ed with tiny rivulets of sweat at every
wrinkle. as he recalled with a shud-
der that memorable occasion be re-
manned in the theater overnight alone
in the dark, held fast by the sides of
the chair from which the following
MOI ming it took the hefty janitor to
extricate him.
The memory was too poignant, and
raising his heavy-lidded eyes that his
mind might be distracted from its
present disquieting "reminiscences, he
watched the physicians attendant.
"Homely," mentally summarized Jul
piter as he gazed at her face, but
looking upon her figure, "delicately
thin"
And Mr. Perkins brief description.
while not complimentary, was unfor-
tunately true For this female crea-
ture had all the factors not custom
arily associated with that lady to
whom Paris threw the Hateful apple.
Her hair was sparse. tied tightly in
an INDECENT Psyche knot. Her eyes
were small, slightly crossed, with
iashes and brows not strongly in evil
dence.
High cheek bones, with little color
ing, lent a sepulchral atmosphere
about her person, and to top, or rather
end, everything, she boosted fiat feet.
But" as Mr. Perkins could not help
repeating. she's deliciOusly thin"
That is why Doctor Foster-specialist
employed her.
She created in the minds of his
clientele confidence in his ability. He
was himself of spare form, and it
would seem. Judging from his growing
bank account for a physician new to
the community, that his psychology
was not amtss. For Doctor Foster
was d special st in reducing.
His verdict was brief. Diet and
exercise, NJ. Perkins. is the only
hing"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Fear of Mistakes.

Do not let the fear of making mis-.
takes tie your hands. OF course we
will make mistakes. No matter how
excellent our purposes, it is inevitable
that we should blunder. But every
misstep should help to show us where
the right path lies. Every mistake
should teach its lesson. And as long
as our mistakes are growing less fire.
quent and are not repeated, we should
feel ged.-Girls' Companion.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Couldn't Stand 1t.

Mr. Speedem-Do you know what
economy is?
Mrs Speedem-Hor where on
earth did you hear such vulgar ex-
preston? Don't ever let me hear that
word again. 1t gave me quite
shock
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Uncertain.

'You haven't congratulated our
friend on being elected to the legis-
lature"
Being elected to the Legislature"
said Senator Sorghum, sis more or less
uncertain. Out my way it can mean
either a good start in life or a poor
finish"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
She Had a Heart.

Il never expected to see It,"
'What?"
1.-Two suburbanites fighting over a
cook"
(Which won?"
The smaller of the two combatants.
The cook couldn't stand to see little
man getting the worst of it, so she
signed up on the spot for three
weeks"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Generous Admiration.

"You have some fine sirloin steak"
Eyes" replied the dealer; remark.
ably fine Shall I cut you slice?"
ooh, no. l merely stopped in to con.
graduate you"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30

Name, please" asked Fred B. Akin,
deputy city comptroller, of colored
woman who was getting dog license.
"Why, I haven't named him yet"
answered the woman. Hes only a
pup"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
A Considerate Man.

Artist (angrily) did you sky
my "Portrait of Gentleman?
Hanging Committeeman-He looked
like the sort of person who would feel
more comfortable up there than down
on a level with ordinary people.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Shameless.

II fear Glithers is political trick.
ster"
His conscience doesn't seem to
bother him any"
"Probably not"
"At least, he has no objections to be.
ing known as a practical man."
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Spared.

did you get an interview with that
foreign celebrity?'
"Yes," said the star reporter. "And
he shook hands with me cordially
when l left
What did he do that for?"
Il suspect he was grateful because
/ didn't ask him what he thought of
America"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Drawing 1t Pretty Fine.

Bix-Why these ''neo" things. such
as neo-romanticism and so on? Why
not say new" in plain English?
Deuteronomy of space. my boy.
An 80" is not SO wide as w."
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Not His Business.

"Have you covered that story OF
Penman, the novelist?" asked the ed
itor.
Il have not, SIR" was the reporters
reply.
Were you not told to cover itY
"Yes, sir, but it was not my busi
ness to cover his stories. Pm not q
bookbinder, sir"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
British Envy.

The Sammy-Over in Amurica we
gotta lilac bush fifty feet high
The Tommy wish | could lilac
that -Cassell's Saturday Jou enal.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Overwhelming Erudition.

Unto a massive book l cling
With stout and patient hand.
The more l try to read the thing
The less l understand
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
Great Practice.

"Where did you learn such curve?"
"Throwing paper wads around a
girls head to reach boy sitting two
seats in front"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30
A
Question Of W eight
~
BY LINCOLN ROTHBLUM

Copyright 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-08-30

IT wouldn't have my boy taught
grammar at all, if l had my way"
"That's a strange idea. Why not?"
81 intend that he shall be writer Of
popular songs"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
SPEAKING OF PRICES,
JUST LOOK AT ITALY

ROME, July 22-(By Associated
Press While Americans complain
of the advance of one and two cents
in the price of cigars and cigarettes,
the prices in Italy have advanced ten
and twenty times that they were
formerly. Cigarettes of the cheapest
varieties which sold before the war
for two cents box now sell for TWEEN
ty cents and sometimes thirty. CT
gars have mounted in price almost
to the point where they are unmark-
etable.
Besides the difficulty of importing
which, of course, adds con-
siderable to the price-there is in
creased taxation upon it. The govern
mental income from tobacco in pre-
war days amounted to approximately
SIS, 100000 annually. During the
past fiscal year tobacco users have
paid the government S170,000,000,
while for the next year the budget
anticipates a revenue from tobacco
of nearly $3OO,OOO,OOO. The latter
will be one-siXth of the entire budget
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
LET CONTRACT TO UNION;
COST S TIMES HIGHER

PARIS, July 22-(By Associated
Press Am experiment in co-opera-
tive contracting by workingmen's
union in the demolition of the forti-
fication of Paris has just been
brought to an end after it had pushed
the price of removing dira and ma
sonry from the average contract
price of five francs, fifty centimes,
to twenty five francs a yard.
At the request of socialistic mem
bers of the Municipal council, a sec
ton of the work was reserved for a
workmen's organization. 1t fell to the
Stone Breakers union of the Seine.
The work was to be paid for at the
regular wage scale instead of by con-
tract price. Work on other sections
was to be let at from 4.50 to 700
francs per yard, to contractors who
paid their workmen the same wages.
When the cost of the work done by
the union amounted to $500 francs a
yard, the city authorities called a
halt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department Conducted by Mrs H. Allen Office Phone 3d.
Residence, 466.
MISS ANNIE LOU PERKINS
WEBS HAROLD R. HALL

A surprise wedding taking place in
Macon Tuesday was that of Miss An
ME Lou Perkins and Harold R. Hall,
Of Souther Field Miss Perkins had
been visiting Miss Alma Davis in
Newberne, Ga, for several days, and
was met in Macon by Mr.. Hall, who
gained the consent of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Perkins over long distance.
The marriage was the elimination of
a pretty romance of the winter.
Mr., Hall has been connected with
the service at Souther Field for sew
eral months past, and is very popular
among wide circle Of friends. Mrs
Hail.. as Miss Perkins, has endeared
herself to host of friends bE-her
charming personality and gracious
manner Mr.. and Mrs. Hall will re-
turn to Americas tonight and will be
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Perkins for
some time. Mr.. Halls home is in Bat
tie Greek, Mich
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
JAP" PINKSTON
Home, QUICKLY
SHELVES KHAKI

]. A. Pinkston, Jr., reached home
this morning after having received his
discharge from the army with which
he spent nearly two years in France
as a member of the Motor Transport
corps.
To prove that he was glad to get
back and was through with army life
he lost no time, after getting break
fast at the home of his parents, in
laying the khaki aside and, despite
his increased weight, getting into a
suit of "cits" which he had put
away for Just such use when ne left.
And then he got busy answering
scores of questions put by relatives
and friends about his experiences.
81 had great time," he said, land
l wouldn't take million dollars for
my experiences-and neither would
| go through them again for ten mil
lions"
He didn't get into Germany, his or
ganization not being sent with the
army of occupation, but he got to see
u vast amount of France and parts of
Italy, taking numerous side trips
where his duty did not take him. But
he came back with one regret.
"And that is" he said, "that Dud-
ley Gatewood, who was in my unit,
couldn't return with me. We were
both detailed for further duty in
France, but l was able to talk our
commanding officer into letting me
sail for home. Dudley is stuck for
another 40 or SO days I think"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
FOUND DEAD
IN BEDROOM
Unusual Experience of Georgia Lady
Which Created Sensation.

Last Wednesday night, Mrs. Julia
Brown, who lives in Georgia near
the Florida line, found about fifty
malarial mosquitoes dead in her bed
room. She was very much surprised.
Upon investigation, she learned that
err room had been sprayed with "Tor-
ment" the Afternoon before by her
son. Torment" is a new prepare
ton put out by The G. B. Williams
Company, Quitman, Georgia, and is
creating quite a sensation all over
the South. 1t is deadly to flies, mos
quitoes, ants, aeas, lice, mites, bed
bugs, reaches, etc. 1t has a pleasant
odor, will not soil clothing nor fur
niture, and is absolutely harmless to
human beings. Torment" is put up
in 25c bottles Sold by dealers ev-
erywhere.-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
JOINT u. S-JAPANESE.
BANK BEING FORMED

TOXIC, July 22-(By Associated
Press Preparations for the estab-
lishment of a joint stock bank by
American and Japanese capitalists,
have been favorably progressing, and
the formal announcement of its or
ganization will be made before long.
The project was first suggested by
bankers of California when Baron
Megata visited the United States last
year. The movement is interesting
of the Pacific as the first attempt
bankers and capitalists on both sides
towards Joint stock bank between
American and Japanese bankers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
SHOW CARDS
AND SIGNS
WILBUR GIDDINGS
PHONE SOB
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat
rick, of this place, writes: 81 was
very constipated. I had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave nue. some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and afterwards it seemed
l was more constipated than before.
| heard of Black-Draught and de.
cided to try it. found it just what
needed. 1t was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. I got well of the sour stom-
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal
no more gripping, and I would take a
dose now and then, and was in good
shape.
I cannot say too much for Black
Draught for it is the finest laxative
one can use"
Thedford's Black.Draught has for
many years been found of great value
in the treatment of stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in its action leaving no
bad after-effects, it has won the praise
of thousands Of people who have used
1t. NC-135
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
ATLANTA ASKS
DIXIE VETERANS
TO MEET THERE

ATLANTA, July 22.-Atlanta has
extended an invitation to General Ma
than B. Forrest for the Confederate
Veterans reunion to be held in this
city in October. This was decided on
at a mass meeting held in the council
chamber at the city hall yesterday.
The action was taken after a warm
speech by former Senator Walter P
Andrews, who urged an immediate
decision.
1t has been estimated the reunion
will bring to'Atlanta during its meet
ing from 10000 to $4,000 veterans,
their wives, daughters and grand
daughters, and that many other per-
sons from all sections of the South
will be attracted to Atlanta at that
time. A large committee, headed by
former Senator Andrews has been
appointed by Mayor Key to make
plans for the reunion.
1t will take about $4,000 to pro-
vide for the entertainment of the
veterans and this will be raised by the
committee appointed by Mayor Key.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans,
and the Confederate Memorial asso-
citation, of which Mrs. A. Med. Will
son is the president general will con-
vene in Atlanta at the same time that
the reunion is held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
MISS ELIZABETH HARRIS
ENTERTAINS AT AZ.

One of the loveliest parties of the
summer season was that given this
morning by Miss Elizabeth Harris at
her pretty home on Harold avenue
complimenting her house guests, Miss
JuanIUa Clements, of Alamo. The
living room and dining room where
the tour tables were placed for AZ
were prettily appointed, and the dec
oratlons were charming III yellow
tones, coreopsis, marlgolds ana sun
flowers being used in dainty protus-
ION. At the conclusion Of the game
a salad course was served with fruit
punch, the color scheme of yellow be-
ing repeated in the refreshments
Those asked to meet the honOree up
on this occasion were MISS MARJORIE
Brown, AIss Naomi Wright, Miss Md
ny Rose brown, Miss MelVa Clarke,
Miss Gertrude Davenport, Miss Lois
McMath, MISS Mary GnOspeIius, Miss
Marguerite EveretCe, Miss Geraldine
Payne, Miss Mary Sue Chambliss,
Miss Mary Alice Lingo, Mrs. A. B.
Turpin, Miss Theone Webb, Miss
Eunice Royal, Miss Orlean Ansley,
MISS Catherine Buchanan, Miss Ger
aIdine Logan and Miss Ernestine Lo-
gan, of Plains. Assisting the hostess
IN serving were Mrs. L. P. Gartner,
Mrs. Albert Harris and Mrs Henry
W. Smithwick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
MISS ELIZABETH SHEFFIELD
ENTERTAINS FOR VISITOR

A pretty party of Saturday even
ing was the porch prom party given
by Miss Elizabeth Sheffield at her
home on Brown street in compliment
to Miss Louise Osborne, of Albany,
who is her guest. The color scheme
of yellow and red was carried out in
the decorations of brilliant sunflow-
ers and SALIVA attractively arranged
en- the spacious porch, and fruit punch
was served during the evening. Those
enjoying the occasion were Miss HUI
let Humber, Miss Louise Dudley, Miss
Sarah Oliver, Miss Nell Hogg, Miss
Cornelia SILVER, Miss Georgia Lump
kin, Miss Lucy Simmons, Miss Marie
Bell, Miss Halle Walker, Courtney
lvey, Qlin Perkins, James Dudley,
Morgan Sellers, Richmond Statham.
Edward Stukes, Carr Glover, IraIee
Hines, Will Mcneil, Hal Gatewood,
and Allen Mcneil.
j.
Mrs. Emmett McNulty has return
ed from a four weeks tour of the
north, and is now visiting relatives
in Dawson for a week.
Mrs. Frank Lanier left Sunday
morning for Battle Greek Mich,
where She will spend several weeks
visiting friends.
Mrs. w. E Taylor will be hostess
Wednesday morning at her home on
iWOdnesdy morning at her home on
South Lee street.
Miss Virginia Perry is the guest of
relatives for week in Macon before
going to Indian Springs for a ten
| days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cameron are
at home to their friends at the home
of Mrs. w A. Feagin on Prince street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
Male for Rusinecs Success.

The foundations for success in bust
ness are work, perseverance and char
acter. Different men who have tri-
umphed in various spheres Of business
may set down their orvn experiences
and views in other Ways but you will
practically always find that the sum
ming up comes to those three items in
the end
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
MRS. DAN M'KAY TO
ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY

ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Dan Mckay will entertain a
number of friends Wednesday morn
ing at the home Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Mathis, on South Lee street, and
bridge will be the interesting game
played.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank P, Harold en-
tertained last night at an informal
dinner in compliment to Lynn Fort,
and VIII Beck, of Atlanta, who are
the house guests Of Frapk Harold,
Jr Lieutenant Walter Suffer was
asked to join the family at their hos
pitable board.
Miss Resale Smith will take charge
of the Tea Room on the first Of Au-
gust. Miss McKie having Resigned to
accept other duties elsewhere. During
the administration of Miss Smith the
Tea Room enjoyed remarkable prog
ress, and her friends are glad that
she will be in charge again.
~
Miss Mary Dudley who has been
visiting friends in Marietta for the
past two weeks will return to her
home. tonight accompanied by Miss
Margaret Wellons, of Knoxville,
Tenn, who will be her house guest
for several weeks.
**v
Two attractive visitors IN Amercus
for several days are Miss Belle More
cock of Savannah and Miss Ethel
Moffett, of Dublin, who are the house
guests of Miss Marie Bell. A number
of pretty affairs are being planned
for them.
Mrs. B. F. Easterlin and family
left today for Indian Springs, where
they will spend several weeks. Mrs.
E. j. Eldridge and baby accompanied
them and will be their guests during
the remainder of the sumner.
Mrs. j. D. Hooks and daughter,
Margaret, leave Wednesday, for a
months visit in the mountains of
North Carolina
The Thursday Bridge club will
meet Thursday morning with Mrs,
Tracy Cunningham at the home of
Mrs. Ed Mathis on Lee street at ten
thirty o'clock.
Miss Lula Hill, of Columbus, ar
rived in Americas this afternoon and
will be the guest of Miss Louise Dud-
ley at her home on Taylor street for
some time.
Mrs Amos Speer, affectionately
known to a wide circle of friends as
Grandma" is suffering from a
slight illness at her home on Prince
street.
Miss Frances Pearl Easterlin and
Miss Mary Elizabeth Easterlin left for
Indian Springs this morning to spend
some time for the benefit of their
health.
Mrs. John Henry Crouch, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Charles Burke
at her home on South Lee street, re-
turned today to her home in Dawson.
| =
Mrs. Eliza Clarke, who has resided
on Prince street for a number of
years, has leased her home here and is
in Atlanta for several months.
###
Mrs. Eta May Nix, Miss Mary
Elizabeth Mcleod and Robert Sham
brough spent the weekend in Atlanta
visiting relatives and friends.
The members of the Shewg-Jolf
club will entertain its members and
the visitors in Americas at their club
rooms Wednesday evening.
! y 81
Miss Alice Stephens is visiting rel
atives in Macon and Indian Springs
for week or ten days
Miss Nena Smith has returned to
Americas from visit to her parents
at Draneville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
To Purify and Enrich the Blood

To Purify and Enrich the Blood
Take GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
which is simply IRON and QUTNINE sus-
pended in Syrup. So Pleasant Even
Children Like 1t. You can soon feel its
Strengthening Invigorating Effect Price
Soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller and shoes last longer after using
Aliens Foot-Ease, the antseptic powder for
the feet Shaken into the shoes and sprinkled
in the foot-bath, Aliens Foot=Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy gives instant relief to
and Sore Spots. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Try IL to-day. Sold
everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22

Just received new and beautiful
line of Georgette Waists from 1898
to $3.50. Be sure to see them at
Pearlman's. 22-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-07-22

Mrs. Dan Mckay will entertain a
number of friends Wednesday morn
ing at the home Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Mathis, on South Lee street, and
bridge will be the interesting game
played.