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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
POTASH AND PERLMUTTER
at the Peace Conference
SETTLING THE PRELIMINARIES

and figure where Mrs. Murat is
kicking TO Mr.. Murat that she
couldn't make out with the house
keeping money while the wilson's
is in Paris. on account of having to
buy an extra bottle Of Grade B milk
every day, or something like that,
which you talk like Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson was in Paris on a couple of
weeks vacation, whereas the Presi-
dent has come here to settle the
peace of the world"
Did l say he didn't?" Abe pro-
tested.
And while you are sitting here
talking a lot of nonsense" Norris
went on. big things is happening.
which with all the questions he has
got to think about. / bet yer the
President OScr worries mis- head
about a little affair like board and
lodging. Also 1 read in one of them
Paris editions of an American pa
per that there come over to France
on the same steamer with him over
500 eXperts-cOllege professors and
staying in Paris at various hotels.
which if that don't justify Mr.. Will
son in putting up with a private
family. understand, l don't know
what does,"
Il thought at the time ! read
about them experts coming over 10
help the President in the peace con
ference that he was letting himself
in for something" Abe observed.
Il bet YER" Morris said. And
that's where Colonel House was
wise when he comes over on a
steamer ahead Of them. because Il
is bad enough when you are cross
ing the ocean in winter time 10 be
President of the United States and
10 have 10 try not TO act otherwise.
without having 800 experts dogging
your footsteps and thinking up ways
to start a conversation and swing
il towards the subject they are ex-
perts in. Which 1 bet yer every
time the President tried 10 get a
little exercise by walking around the
promenade deck after lunch there
was an expert on Jugo-SlObs laying
AcA HAlh "Do was al worked up 10
tell everything he knew about Jugo-
SlObs IN a couple Of laps. provided
the President lasted that long"
Well, I'll tell YOU" Abe said. "a
man which employs experts 10 ask
advice from deserves all he gets,
Mawruss, because you know now il
is when you ask an advice from
somebody which don't know A thing
in the world about what he is ad-
vising you. He'll talk you deaf.
dumb and blind anyhow. So YOU
GcQAGESUEp ON PAGE-I2.l
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

Of 217.3 miles. OF this S6.3 miles
are paved with modern material, In
Guiding brick, asphalt. asphaltic con-
block, macadam, concrete and gravel
In addition to the streets, alleys,
avenues and boulevards already
paved, the board of works has I'M
der consideration at the present
time the improvement of % streets.
The declaratory resolutions for these
improvements have already been
adopted, and it is now only ques-
ton of time until the total mileage
of paved thoroughfares in the city
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

OF the city, and one that is not by
any means the least in importance, is
the city school system. There are
Is grade schools included in this
system. These schools are valued at
$1.25O.OOO. In addition to these is
recently completed high school
building, costing $45O,000. Added to
these is a vocational and II paro-
chial schools. At least 10000 pu-
pills are in annual attendance. Four
OF the ward school buildings are
given over to the conducting OF night
schools at which 1000 students at
tend. Here the foreign speaking
children are taught English along
with many adults who are unable TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

give their entire time to study but
who seek this opportunity to aquire
for themselves educational advan-
tages. In addition to the night
night school work prOvidede by the
public school system, night classes
are conducted by the Y. NJ. c. A.
and Y. w. G. A.
The school life Of the city is also
added to by Notre Dame university
and St. Mary's college and academy,
two Catholic institutions of learning,
and by three business colleges and
two schools Of music.
The citys recreation advantages
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

are many, a park system having been
established before it was too late.
The city already owns a number Of
recreation spots in the heart of the
city, and a number of parks in the
suburbs. A comprehensive encircling
boulevard system is now in the
progress of making and will be COM
pleted within a year or two.
Well Paved Streets.
South Bend mas long had the
reputation of having well paved and
well kept streets. The city has to-
tai mileage of streets, alleys, ave-
nues and boulevards within its limits
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

pie weeks go byl I give them until
January 1st. 1919, and after that
Mr.. and Mrs. Murat would be sig
mailing each other to come upstairs
into the maids room and he holding
a few ain't-the -peOple-got-
home conversations. Also, Mawruss,
for the rest of their married life,
Mawruss, every time the tropic OF
who invited them in the FIRST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

place comes up at meal times, yum
derstand, either Mr.. or Mrs. MUrat
is going to get up from the table
and lock themselves up in the bed
room for the remainder of the eve
ming. Am I right or wrong?"
Il wouldn't argue with you"
Morris said. because if 1 would
give you the slightest encourage
ment you are liable 20 go to work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

CONTINUED on PAGE ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

!lC4AGENUED 81 PAGE -
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
STATE OF GEORGIA,
Webster County:

Before me came n. +. Bullock,
Cashier of Bank Of Preston, who be-
ing duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of file in said bank.
NE.BULLOCH.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 7th day of July, 1919.
GEO. E. THORNTON,
Clerk, S. C.
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Peter safe on shore before they went
off after the other fresh eggs for Mr..
Red Fox; for they knew Mr.. Red Fox
wouldn't wait very long. They knew
he would be after them to see what
was the matter.
One of the Snow Shoe Rabbits said
"Now, Peter, you must start to swim.
We will go one on each side of you
and you will be perfectly safe" Pc
ter only shook his head and trem-
bled. Then the other Snow Shoe
Rabbit tried to persuade him and
he again shook his head.
Sammy Muskrat was perfectly
disgusted, for he had to get back
home and build his new dock.
Peter trembled with fright, and
the Snow Shoe Rabbits whispered to
Sammy Muskrat, and all at once the
two big rabbits pounced on. Peter and
carried him struggling and .clawing
to the little board raft of Sammy
Muskrat's.
1t was a funny sight and all the
little animals on shore laughed till
they cried.
Jimmie Coon and Teddy Possum
stood on their hind legs with excite
ment.
Just as the two big rabbits were
going to put Peter on the raft, he
slipped out of their arms and fell
with big splash .. into the pond!
My! then, there was spluttering
and clawing, but after a while he
was safely ragged up onto the raft
and Sammy Muskrat and the two
rabbits pushed him towards shore.
Peter sat in' the middle of the
board, trembling with wet and cold,
and pretty mad.
"For PHYS sake, Peter sit up and
act like somebody, everybody is wait
ing on the shore aud you look like a
drowned cat"
Tomorrow-Peter Comes to Land.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
Two Big Rabbits Pounce on Pc
,5r and Carried Him, Struggling
and Clawing to the Raft

IS6m back; and they all waited to
Ise him and to praise him for his
ane swimming.
q But no one knew what Sammy
Muskrat had to do with it, or why
he stopped building his dock and
swam out to the reef.
Il Everybody could see little Peter
shake his head many times. Jimmie
Soon and Teddy Possum were wor-
ded for they wanted to see little
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

GAS OR GASOLINE engine for
sale. Ten horsepower, cheap. W.
o. Barnett. loft
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

FOR PROMPT and satisfactory
truck service phone 3O3. Clark's
Transfer. 7-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
PETER is STUBBORN

l/OU never would have thought lit
I tie Peter Rabbit could be so stub
brn. Jimmie Coon knew him so
he'll that he knew what he was
wing, even if he wasn't there.
Teddy Possum knew, too. They
1new he wouldn't come back, on ac-
Dunt of the swimming.
None of the other little animals
new what was the matter, and they
bought that since he swan out to
be reef so well, of course, he would
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

FATE OF GEORGIA.
Sumter County:
Before me came Lee Hudson, cash
I OF Bank of Commerce, who being
~ sworn, says that the above and
Fegolng statement is a true condi-
Yn OF said bank, as shown by the
Ioks of file in said bank.
| LEE HUDSON, Cashier.
0"orn to and subscribed before
F. this 7th day of July, 1919.
GERTRUDE SMITH,
Notary Public, Sumter County. Ga
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
STRENGTH Of Bone and Oak.

A very small bone, only one square
millimeter-0155 square inch-in d.
ameter, will hold 33 pounds in suspen-
sion without breaking while piece Of
the best oak of the same thickness
will hold up only % pounds.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
WANTED-TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT-Five or six
room house with garden or larger
house if suitable for renting rooms.
Permanently located here and prefer
long lease. Possession wanted about
Sept. Is. Give full description and
price or ask for interview. Strictly
confidential. Address P. o. Box
279. 7-3t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
SEABOARD AIR LINE RY.
PASSENGER Train SChedules

Time Table Effective IU:UI A. NJ
March 81, 1918.
EastbOund.
DEPART
For Cordele, Helena and Savannah
1;31P. NJ. Eastern Time.
For Cordele and Helen Glib +.
Eastern Time.
For Cordele, Helena and Savannah,
2:20 A. M. Eastern Time.
WestbOund.
DEPART
For Richland, Columbus and AL
bany, 1000 A M. Central Time.
For Columbus and Montgomery, $40
p. a. Central = m1 t-I
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Expert
service and reasonable charges. R. S.
Broadhurst, Jeweler, 110 Lamar St.,
directly in front of postoffce.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08
Classified Ads
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A good farm So acres
Z miles of Americus, miles of
Plains, gray pebble land So acres in
cultivation and a good deal of it
will make a bale of cotton per acre
every foot of the place can be cult
vated, plenty of wood, good five room
house, one tenant house, barn and
other buildings, this is one of the best
little farms in the county. Price $3,-
500. Can arrange very easy terms.
Frank J. Payne, Phone II. 2-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

tatement of The Condition of The
BANK OF COMMERCE,
IOcated at Americus, Ga, at The
Close of Business June 80, 1919.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

FOR SALE-One high-powered,
National touring car. For cash or ex-
change for farm land. ]. D. Gra-
ham, 1923 Oglethorpe avenue. est
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-08

FOR SALE-Honest time faithful
ly applied by good mechanics, insures
satisfaction on auto repair. Try US.
Schneider Marble Co. 2-tf
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

MARGARET DUyAL.
With 'AIiss Springtime" at the Play
house Thursday, Friday and saturday.
San & Co.; melsnge Of vaudeville
stunts by Killian and Moore, who are
real artists, and Waller, Ward and Use
less in daring cycling stunts.
AT THE MAJESTIC.
Pauline Frederick ranks among the
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
"TWINBEDS' 'EVOKES
ABUNDANT laughs
Farce Comedy Pleases
Large First-N ght Audi
ence at Playhouse
FUN IN TROUBLES f.,
OF NEWLY-MARRIED

The Playhouse.-''Twin Beds" by
Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo. a
three-act farce, starring Lois Bolton.
Cast OF Characters.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
Attractions AT The City Theatres
MISS spRINGT1ME." /"

The Playhouse management Is con-
tinuing its policy 1T must be good 10
play at The Playhouse" and has ar
ranged for a three days engagement OF
''Nfiss Springtime," a musical comedy
heavily weighed with success and
praise and yet sprlghtly and delicate
In its music and comedy. The action
OF the play Is OF lncessant vivacity and
Infinitely wholesome and amusing In
the humorous fsncies that adorn Il. The
hume: Of character, incident and speech
adorn this tale through which a golden
vein OF youthful romance runs. and 10
Is furthermore clothed In music In which
'kalman, the composer Of "Sari." has ex-
celled himself in happy. melodlc inven-
ton. in rhymatic sway and warmth and
variety OF color. The book and lyrics
by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouss,
are clever and witty, adrolt 10 develop
ment, vital with sentiment and brim-
ming over with the legitimate laugh
ter.
The great success OF Miss Spring
time is primarily due to the sweetness
Of theme and avoidance OF even o shade
OF offensiveness in The very humorous
situations. The fayorites Of the splendid
cast backed by a radlantly beautiful
chorus and special orchestra, give the
local performance all the zest and bril-
llancy OF a premiere. conspicuous in
the cast are Edith Allan, a prima donna
OF witching charm; Harrison Brock
bank, Florence Hope and others. The
seat sale opened yesterday.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

Choice of over $50 Ladies', Girls and
Misses exceptionally fine coats; won
derful bargains; worth up to $500.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
AT THE OUEEN.

Many tales are written about love and
its difficulties but none are perhaps
more amusing as the ardent lover with
a thin bsnkroll, and a stout heart. The
plans and plots contrived by such an IN
divitual IN love were brought out most
suitably and charmingly yesterday
when Bryant Washburn was seen at
the Queen In the first showing Of "The
Way Of a Man With a Maid"
The photoplsy Is hard 10 classify be
cause IL is too individual. II has
comedy and pathos, and once or twice
II almost verges on tragedy. But It Is
entirely human, its characters are never
puppets, but always living. bresthing
people that we can understand and
sympathize with. Vivian Martin will be
here tomorrow and Thursday in "Jane
Goes A-WoOlng."
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

foremost Of the screens dellneators OF
character and emotions. "Out Of the
Shadow" Is her latest photoplay and Is
another pes In the arm foundation n
this reputation. AZ its lrst showing
yesterday at the Majestic the star was
charming and realistic TO such an eX-
tent as 10 arouse the sympathy OF her
audience. her role OF Ruth Mlnchln,
The young wife OF a murdered man who
prior TO his death had treated her with
undue cruelty. and one morning was
found dead. and the hand Of suspicion
pointed 10 the young wife.
After her trial she Is acquitted be
cause oircumstancial evidence is all
that can be found and the jury do not
fell Just right 10 convict her on
this as a basis. The public does not
however, seem satisfied and II Is In
order TO clear herself and 10 nnd out
the real truth that Ruth searches tire
lcssly until she finds the murderer.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
AT THE GABRICK

The nifty comedy at the Garrick went
over strong last night. II is full OF life.
and as there is lots OF comedy and
music everybody appeared 10 enjoy Il.
Love and Kisses" a tabloid musical
comedy, which was presented under the
direction Of Marty Brooks. was partl
cularly good. The principals are clever
ana the chorus is pretty. while the
stage setting is elaborate. The act
aDounds in music and comedy. An ex-
traordinary performance OF dancing on
the wire by logan and Geneva. may
nave caused some OF the spectators 10
mold their breath, but this was not
necessary. as these two artists have so
much confidence in themselves thai
Danger IS out OF the question with
them. One Of the instrumental features
was presented by Marconi and Fltz-
giDbon, whose performance on accor-
deon, xylophone and piano was part.c-
ularly good. Then there was George
Price. juvenile comedian, whose song
t1aNesty won this young artist a warm
place in the hearts Of the audience; "A
japanese Honeymoon" a clever Oriental
musical comedy offering given by Chiyo
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
"MAYIIaIE"

Acted by a large and capable cast
'Maytime" Rida Johnson lcungs
freshly interesting romance set to
music by Slgmund Romberg and re-
plete with an appealing story. attrac-
tive musical embellishments and clean
comedy, will be presented by Messrs.
Lee and j. j. Shubert at he Playhouse.
Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, January %. 2l. 22 and %.
"Maytime" reaches here with the sub
stantlal endorsement OF over a years
run In New York, where more than a
half million patrons have already seen
and heard 10. With six months run In
Chicago and Boston. This record OF
success indicates that there Is ample
basis for the claim that "AIaytime" Is
theatrical Offering Of far more than
average worth. II is a welcome and
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

duced the picture now running at the
Victoria 1t is thrilling Western pic
ture.
II Is splendid showing, delighted
the audiences, and congratulations
were showered on the management for
the success OF their efforts.
The or-hour showlngs must be utll-
lied by those who desire seats.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

The Playhouse.-"Iwin Beds" by
Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo, a
three-act farce, starring Lois Bolton
Cast of Characters.
Blanche Hawkins. ..........Lois Bolton
Signor Monti. NJ. D'Angelo
Sgnora Monti ........ Virginia Fairfax
Harry Hawkins. Roy MacNicol
Norah. h...................k .katheryn Mills
Amanda Davis. Lucille Beckett
Andrew Larkin. -. Thomas II. Manning
Wilmington theatregoers enjoyed the
opening engagement OF Twin Beds"
at The Playhouse last evening. 10 en-
tertained a large audience in a most
delightful manner. The play which is
known the country over and has been
popular In many cities where 10 has
been presented for the second and third
time, lived up 10 its description on the
program last night as a laugh festi-
val"
Irwin Beds" is farce that abounds
with situations and fun that produce
outbursts OF laughter at all times. II Is
crowded with wit and there are few
dull moments throughout the entire
performance.
The story concerns the difficulties
Of three married couples living in a
fashionable house. All OF these friends
become too chummy. They finally
move 10 escape unfriendly times which
have arisen. They move 10 another
apartment house In another section OF
the city and there some more real fun
Is started, revolving about twin beds.
Miss Lois Bolton. who plays the role
Of Blanche Hswkins, a young wife,
and a very pretty bride, can't under
stand why her husband will not in
sist on permitting her 10 be friendly
with her neighbors and have parties
for them. She madly flirts with a IA
nous tenor. who Is exceptionally funny
throughout the farce.
The tenor's wife, Slgnora Monti,
played by Miss Virginia Fairfax, Is ex-
ceptionally. good. She is always look
Ing after the welfare and the habits
OF her husband who was at one time
an Italian tenor, singing at a cabaret.
She elevated him until he becomes a
star Of the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany at a salary OF $1,000 a night
Miss Katheryn Mills, who Interpreted
the role OF Norah, the maid, Is a big
hit in the show. and elicits many
laughs.
Others in the cast are r. NJ. D'Angelo,
Roy MacNicol, Lucille Beckett and
Thomas H. Manning. The scenes are
laid In New York City.
Twin Beds" Will be played again
tonight, tomorrow night and a matinee
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14

commendable' departure. both In theme
and treatment. from the sterotyped
musical comedy-and therein. undoubt-
edly, Is the reason for It's exceptional
vogue with every class OF amusement
seeker. As genuine novelty, May
time' ranks BY Itself. II Is actually a
play yith muslo-a dream with the
hishlights OF rs action crowned with
songs. the musical establishment en-
hancng the audiences enjoyment by
developing the story.
Wilmington Is the FIRST city outside
OF New York. Chicago, Boston, Phila-
delphia. Washington and Baltimore to
see "Maytlme" With the original COM
pany In It's entirety.
Evening journal., 1919-01-14
Az TnE NICTonIA.

There was a large attendance yester-
day at the nrst showing OF the Arst
aim that was ever produced by a VIII
mlngion concern.
In common with other exhibitors the
Victoria has Joined hands. secured the
services OF Dustin Farnum, and pro-
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-15
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
er room had been sprayed with "Tor-
ment" the afternoon before by her
son. Torment" is a new prepara-
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, feas, lice, mites, bed
bugs, reaches, etc. 1t has a pleasant
odor, will not soil clothing nor fur
and is absolutely harmless to
human beings. Torment" is put up
in 25c bottles. Sold by dealers ev-
erywhere. (adv.)
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-15
ANDERSON TELLS
OF BIG CHANGE IN
WIFE'S CONDITION
Says She Has Been Entirely Reliev-
ed of Nervousness Through Taking
Tanlac-Improvement Is Talk of
Neighbors.

MY wifes' improvement is the talk
of all our neighbors," says G. Ander-
son, 1850 Norton avenue, Kansas
City, Missouri.
when she began taking Tanlac,'
he continued, "she only weighed one
hundred and ten pounds and hardly
ever enjoyed we'll day. For years
she had been in such bad condition
that she couldn't eat without bIoat-
ing all up with gas and suffering ter
ribly with pain and palpitation of the
heart. She was badly constipated and
had headaches and pains in the back
every day. Her appetite was very
poor, and what she did eat seemed 10
do her no good, as she was losing
weight and strength. She also had
an attack of flu, and this left her in
a much worse condition than -ver
"She had tried every kind of stom-
ach medicine we heard of, but she
kept getting worse until a friend
persuaded her to try Tanlac. Before
she had finished the first hot5.e she
had good appetite and was able to
digest anything, and she says she
never feels a sign of gas bloating 0T
pain afterwards. Her nerves are in
good shape, and she sleeps every night
just like a child. Her headaches and
backache have left her and her house
work seems to be easy for her. Tan
lac certainly is the finest medicine
made and l am glad of tie opportun-
ity to tell the public about it"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-07-15

chine and, suddenly, Dolly saw
some wild roses in a field and we
stopped the car, cllmped a fence
and started to pick the flowers,
when we heard a strange noise be-
hind us; we turned and there was
COW feet away! Neither of US
ever moved so rapidly before.
When we got in the car and
looked back We found the COW was
tied. Dolly had taken care and time
getting over the fence to get the
lowers; but upon our return her
speed was miraculous. You see
she had on a frock she particularly
likes-it is made of white voile,
the underskirt being very tight
aid the over skirt rather full and
trimmed with bands of yellow lin
en- tape. The sleeves and girdle are
trimmed to match, and the slanting
slit pockets in the front of the
blouse are also outlined with tape.
Dolly put it truly, but very slangi-
ly, when she said, ''Pm off wild
roses for life"