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Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
ABOUND TIE WORLD
WITH THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS. .A
W. At Saloniki. IAN

; The veritable mountains Of relief
supplies turned out by the millions of
chapter workers during the war
made the American Red Cross one of
the biggest manufacturing concerns"
In the world, with great warehouse
space at scores of strategic points all
around the globe.
One of the biggest distribution CEN
ters was at Saloniki, Greece, and in
this picture Bulgarian prisoners Of
war are seen there unloading Red
Gross cargo of 1900 boxes from a
French transport. At the right Is
seen one of the American Red Cross
camions, fleets Of which were used in
rushing relief to points where the suf-
ferlng was greatest.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
O'POSSUM'S WEDDING.

O'Possum went at once to see
Lady Duck. When he arrived at her
home, said he Lady Duck, will you
marry me?"
Lady Duck was very much sur
prised, but answered, 81 could not
marry you, O'Possum, without the
Kings consent.
"Ha! Ha! already have his con-
sent" replied O'Possum.
"Well," said Lady Duck, after
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
WANTED-TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT-Five-
room cottage. Prefer modern
conveniences. / am moving to
Americus to make it my home
and desire to lease permanently.
Address S. G. T., care The
Observation-Disclosures
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
DO
YOU SEE
THIS ADJ

OF COURSE YOU DO. IT
is printed to show you how
easy it is to find an ad il it
is surrounded with plenty Of
white space.
NEXT TIME YOU WANT
an attractive "want ad" try
three blank lines above and
below like this. Also tell US
to give you white space on
each side
BLANK LINES 10 CENTS
a line. Use white space. 1t
will pay you.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
FoR SALE

FOR SALE-One Willow SuIky.
In good condition. Call ZIG. eff
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
FARM LOANS.

FARM AND CITY LOANS-51a
per cent. Terms easy. quick serv-
ice. W. W. DYKES. 4-20-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
BLINDNESS And
DEATHS DUE TO
WOOD ALCOHOL

New York-The Increase in the
number of deaths and cases of blind
ness resulting from the drinking Of
wood alcohol as a substitute for grain
alcohol has caused the National Com
mittee for the Prevention of Blindness,
130 East Twenty-second street, to send
warnings broadcast throughout the
country. The records in the office of
the committee show more than 1000
cases of blindness in the country re-
sulting from wood alcohol covering a
period of several years, according to
Gordon L. Berry, field secretary. This
record is admittedly incomplete.
In recent months, Mr.. Berry said,
| there have apparently been more
deaths than cases of blindness result
ing from the drinking of wood alcohol,
due, he said, to the larger quantity
taken by the victim. Upward of twenty
five deaths have occurred in New York
| City and vicinity since Jan. 1. Similar
conditions are said to prevail in all
parts of the country.
Edward NJ. Van Cleve, managing di-
rector of the National Committee, de-
clared that the use of wood alcohol for
drinking purposes had increased to an
alarming extent in every state in the
Union, no section being exempt from
its use by those ignorant of its dangers.
The purpose of the National Com
mittee is to educate the people to the
danger, as laws regarding the sale of
wood alcohol can be evaded.
Regulated in Many States.
Mr.. Berry said that twenty states
have passed laws for the regulation
and control of the sale and use of
wood alcohol, either through pure food
legislation or through the pharmacists.
However, it has been found that the
laws have not been rigidly enforced,
he said, and, besides, If enforced would
not entirely stop the sale and use of
the dangerous spirits for beverage pur-
poses. In nearly every state, he said
the druggist is required to label
"Poison" on every bottle of wood alco-
.hol that is sold, but this does not pre-
vent the use of 1t in any manner the
purchaser sees fit. In New York city,
the ordinances of the health depart
ment provide that ut is unlawful to
use this alcohol in any article of food,
beverage or medicinal or toilet prep
aration intended for external or inter-
nal human use."
The city authorities have several
times called attention to the increase
in the last few months of the use of
wood alcohol as q beverage and efforts
have been made through the health de-
partment to enforce the ordinances.
Several months ago DIR. Charles e.
Norris, city medical examiner, sent
a letter to Health Commissioner Cope
land telling of several deaths from
wood alcohol in New York, and offer
ing his assistance in a campaign to
prevent the sale of the spirits for
drinking purposes. DR.. Alexander o.
Gettler, as chemical pathologist, also
brought to the attention of the health
department and the public generally
the increased number of deaths from
wood alcohol.
Fumes Also Harmful,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
RAILWAY.

Arrival and Departure of Passen.
ger Trains, Americus, Ga.
It'd AIkTC A DIOTXyT-
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
Fumes Also Harmful.

The increase in the use of wood al
cohol for beverage purposes is said to
have started with the increase in the
price of whisky during the winter and
with the wartime prohibition of July
/. The action of wood alcohol is very
much like ordinary alcohol, except
that it is more severe. Within few
hours after drinking acute headache
is noted, usually accompanied by vio-
lent attacks of vomiting, pains extend
ing over the region of the kidneys, and
excessive dizziness. Vision may be-
come impaired, total blindness occur,
and death itself result. Harmful ac-
ton of this poison may also be induced
by breathing its fumes, and by absorp-
ton through the mucous membranes
of the body.
The wood alcohol used in the United
States is obtained chiefly from the de-
structive distillation of birch, beach,
maple, oak, elm and alder. The chief
uses to which it is put are for the de-
maturing of grain alcohol; for various
purposes in lines of common manufac-
ture, Especially as a solvent in the
preparation Of shellac, varnish, dyes,
etc., as an ingredient in medical and
pharmaceutical preparations; in the
chemical industries and as a fuel and
illuDsmant.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

WANTED-A position. Then
place a well-worded ad in the
Times-Recorder. 1t will produce
results.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

LIGHT HOU SEKEEPING
ROOMS WANTED-Three or
four rooms, with conveniences.
Address Permanent" care The
Times-Recorder-10-tf-
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

FOR SALE-Be sure and look at our
Boys Leatherized Suits before you
buy. w, ]. Josey. 16-4t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

With your fingers! You can lift or
any hard corn, soft corn, or corn
between the toes, and the hard skin
calluses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of ''Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly it stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or cal
lus right off, root and all, without
one bit Of pain or soreness. Truly!
No humbug!-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

SMALL FARM for rent or for
sale. N. S. Evans-d&w-17-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

WANTED-Typewriter chair. G.
r. Ellis. 15-3t
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-To contract to do all
your hauling. Phone 303. CLARK'S
TRANSFER. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-17

WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Expert
service and reasonable charges. R. 8
Broadhurst, Jeweler, 110 Lamar St.,
directly in front Of postoface.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
LEVINE HELD FOR
SALE OF EXTRACTS

Philip Levine. who conducts a
fruit and confectionery establish
rnent at 4S3 Water street. was ar
I'algned IN the municipal court Mon
day afternoon. charged with illegal
possession and single sale. He was
adjudged guilty and fined Sioo and
90 days in Jail. An appeal vas taken
and Levine was bound over for the
January term of court in the sum of
$500. He furnished bail.
The respondent was defended by
Hon. G. ". IIeselton and County AT
torney Sanborn appeared in behalf of
the State. Deputy Sheriff Robinson
and Chief Wakefield went 10 the
place Monday forenoon and secured
10 bottles Of the long necked variety
which contained a new and strange
drink which will be analysed. Near
~ a gross Of vanilla, checkefberry
and peppermint was also seized A
single sale of extract was proven to
be made to a man, who, it is alleged.
uses these extracts for a beverage.
Chief Wakefield and Deputy Robin
son both testified that the place had
& bad name Levine testified that he
sold the beverage contained in the
long neckers by the glass. He af-
fir7ned that he did not allow custom
ers TO mix extract with if and drink
on the premises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
New Serial Has Big Story with, 4
puneh-Jack Hoxie and Ann Little
Ara Two Well. X nown Stars

There is coming TO the Strand
Theatre Friday ana Saturday. a
serial called Lightning Bryce fea-
turing Ann Little and Jack Hoxie.
1t is a serial that has a story that
carries through. II is a story that IS
plausible with situations that are
logical and sensible.
Both Ann Little and Jack Hoxie.
the two stars. are well known TO the
patrons of the Strand.
lightning Bryce is a story that
gives the stars a wonderful oppor-
UNITY 10 exhibit their versatility as
actors and stunt performers. Miss
Little. who can ride 4 horse and
shoot a gun an we'll as any man. his
4 part that is particularly suitable
and which gives her every emporium
ity TO win her way into the hearts of
her patrons. Jack Hoxle. who is not
only good looking. but q good actor
as Well. does number OF stunts in
lightning Bryce that Will endear
him To his many friends 1t is d
story thai Will be enjoyed by every
one who sees it. the young folks as
we'll as the old folks
The Scarlet Moon" IS the first
episode and opens next Friday AT the
Strand Don't MISS the first number
as this serial is a thriiler.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
INSANITY DEFENSE
IN new MURDER TRIAL

Los Angeles. Calf, Dec EFF
forts 20 prove that Harry :. New.
charged with the murder of his
fiancee, Freda Lesser was insane
and that Miss Lesser shortly before
the alleged murder in Topango Can
yon. near here. July ;, was despon-
dent and expressed the wish. 10 die.
marked the opening Of the case OF
the defense.
AS long ago rs 1909. New was
known 10 associates as NutIy New
according 10 deposition read 20 the
jury.
The prosecution which closed its
case before noon produced as d wit
ness Mrs. |. N. Ebert. formerly Of
Indianapolis, who testified that New
had told Ler after the alleged crime
that ne vas not insane and objected
10 defense of insanity.
The defense read numerous depo-
sitions in an attempt 70 show New
had been considered mentally IN
sound many wears. Most Of these
dispositions were from residents Of
Indianau polls and Oklahoma City,
Some OF the statements 'recitel; that
New had broadened considerably
: over the unfortunate circumstances
OF his birth had q poor nemorv and
showed a bad temper at times.
Mrs Laura Corder, of Oklahoma
in deposition. said New frequently
told her he was the son of Senator
Harry 8. New. of Indiana. ana did
not have q tair chance in lie be
cause Of prejudice against linn on
account of his alleged illegitimate
birth. The defendant then was
working as 4 street sweeper, il was
said.
Theodore Taylor. indianapolis
who served with New in the Indiana
National Guard Oh the Mexican bor-
Ger in 1915. N u deposition expressed
the opinion that New was unsound
OF mind because Of his alleged sullen-
ness and because Of his fondness for
hunting ana killing rattlesnakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23

of candidates who applied IN Octo-
Der and who, while they did nor re
ceive scholarships. were recommend
ed by committees of selection as men
who were we'll qualified to represent
the country as Rhodes scholars al
Oxford.
There We're more than 400 candi-
dates n the United States for the 81
appointments available this year. Aft
er the appointments were made 66 OF
the rejected candidates were reported
by the various state committees as
Rhodes scholar calibre ana from
these will be selected the three
Rhodes Scholars al large The men
SO selected will go TO Oxford III oc-
tober. 1920.
The appointment Of the Rhodes
scholars al large will be MADE at
ne END of January by a committee OF
former Rhodes scholars. especially
appointed for that purpos-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
ASSESSMENTS
Bill Hart Some oancer-Shai<es a
Wicked Hip in New Film. "Join
psfticoats"

Did you know Bill Hart was q
JazE King He does lance in
John Petticoats.' his new Para
mount Aircraft picture. which was
supervised by Thomas Il. Lnce anu
will be seen at johnson Opera House
tomorrow, that will make the eXpon-
ents Of the "shimmy" and many 4
vaudeville roe artist take to the tall
timber. And that's Just where Bill
learned among the great forests
Of the Northwest where he is sup
posed to be a lumber BOSS when the
action of John Petticoats'' begins
He is entertaining an adrnlring audi
ence of lumberJacks with his
terpsic.,orean specially when the
news comes that he has inherited Il
nodiste,s shop in New Orleans Then
the fun begins. with Bill embarrassed
to death among the lingerie and pet
ticoats in His new business posses
sion, but sticking It out with his US
ual dcEgeiness and winning his
hearts desire in the end. In one de
'liciousiy humorous scene he intro
duces his lumberjacK dance in 4
fashionable Southern ballroom AMI IS
nearly thrown out for his pains.
Fair" Arbuckie on the same bill
III THE Eayseed'' and Madame
Traverse IN "Snares Of Paris a
wonderful pTpgram.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
SchoOner's Crew
Reaches Port with
Hard Luck Tale

Yarmouth. y. s. Dec. GA peril
Gus voyage OF more than two rnoutf-
was ended when the schooner St.
CliIr Therlault was tuwad intn this
port today by the government stear,
er Aberdeen The mate and nna of
the crew, suffering from brokan l.,-s
We're taken 70 a hospital. All on board
we're exhausted from exposure and
lack OF food.
D2ptaln Lean0er Potlier told the
story OF the stormy passage. Ieov-
ing Mayo. in the Canary Islands
Win i cargo OF salt on Ocrobe,. II
TIE schooner was often becaIrne1 and
MADE SUCH slow progress that she did
not enter the Gulf stream until Nov
elnDer %. Then she ran into n SERIES
OF terrific storms
In one of the first of -hesa = ss,I,-
fell from alof- and his leg was bros-
IN. The next day great seas were
sweeping over the vessel. One of
THESE caught the mate and hurled him
across the deck. Ee MANAGED to cling
70 the rigging and save himself from
being carried overheard but his leg
was broken. He managed 10 crawl
INTO the galley. There he remained
unattended for more than - hours.
Not until the next afternoon did the
weather moderate enough 10 enable
his shipmates % reach that part of
The schooner.
On November 26 the provisions ran
snort. In an interval between storms
on December 4th they were able to
take on board 1neagre supplies from
a passing vessel
The Nova Scotia coast was sight
adj on December 9. but the sailors,
hopes OF quickly reaching port were
dashed by a gale which drove the
ship oHt to sea again. The renewed
stock Of food had given out long be-
tore aid came TO the battered SHIN.
For more than a week before the
Aberdeen. notified by passing steam
ers OF the plight of the schooner
reached her side and put t.w line
aboard, the crew sustained life with
nothing more than bread and waiter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
NEW SHOE
INDUSTRY
FOR GARDINER

Judge VIII c. Atkins appeared be-
fore the City Council Monday eve
ming in behalf Of newly incorpor-
ated shoe manufacturing operation
which desires to operate in GArdiue1.
Those interested are, with the excep-
ton Of one. local men. and they have
already been approached and re-
quested to locate in other cities.
They desire to locate in Gardiner If
possible and the only available build :
ing appears to be the Armory build
ing. located on Bridge street and
owned by the city. The Judge stated
that the concern would expect just
and reasonable tax. The installation
Of a new heating plant. an elevator
installed and numerous minor re-
pairs are necessary. These repairs
the concern would expect TO make
and have deducted from taxes. The
building in part is occupied by the
Gardiner Bottiing Co. but this con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

To ti,oS who intend to vote tho
Republican ticket at the 1870 State
election:
Through the curtesy Of the owners
Of tho kennebee journal, ! wish to
announce that after due considera-
TON and a gratifying offer of support.
have decided to be candidate for
he office of County Commissioner.
Kindly bear me in mind as a loyal
Republican,, when the June primary
comes along.
Respectfully yours.
FRED z. POTTER.
deca0d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23

. the Citizens of Gardiner.
Under the provisions of the State
avs the tax assessors OF the city are
3npeilel To record and keep descrip-
uES Of all real estate owned in the
ny. In order for the assessors To OBJ
ain Il description of the real estate all
.tiZeas sare requested TO send TO the
'ifice of the city solicitor 4 description.
4ken from the deeds of all real estate
'wned by them.
II for any reason il is announcement
or real estate owners 10 send IN de-
options of their properly. the deeds
GaTuseives may be left with the city
oicItor 10 De copied and returned. \
aeeipf will be given for each deed. and
see-5s viii be returned 10 the owners
nail within i've days after they
Aee aeen left at the office of the city
olir.tor
AL citizens are Urged TO comply with
Is request at once. as by SO doing
cr will materially assist the assessors
complying with the provisions Of the
atuies.
EVERETT H. NANCY
City Solicitor
flee n Savings Bank Building.
dAet6HnfIs.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23

Germ could doubtless find new and
suitable location. The new concern
would expect to lease the building
with the privilege of buying at 4
stipulated price.
The new concern IS incorporated
for $3.50, 900 and is called the Wood
Sole Shoe Co. AS the name would
imply the specially is TO be wood
soled shoes. which would retail for
about $3.50 per pair. although other
lines will be manufactured. 1t Is
hoped TO start the manufacture OF
shoes within a few weeks. six at the
latest. II is planned to start opera
lions with some 20 hands. The mat
ter was taken under consideration
by the council and a decision will be
reached within a few days. Doubt
less satisfactory arrangements can
be made and new industry will be
added 70 the city's assets.
The bond OF Mrs. Addie keeue as
a licensed victualar was received
accepted ana placed on file.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
Asa r. Reed,
Schooner Builder.
W aldoboro, Dies

waldoboro. Ne. Dec. ASA r.
Reed, president of the Medonak
National bank and builder Of part
Of the former Palmer feet OF four
AMI five Tnasted schnoners. died last
night Ee was Y years old ana a
native OF Waldoboro. le was for
many years head of the shipbuilding
firm of 4. r. Reed Of Co. which con-
structed a number Of well known
schooners IN addition to the Palmer
vessels. He had represented this
town in the Legislature. The funer
III will be held Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23

CONCORD. y. H.. Dec. THE COVER
nor and council met tonight and
hardened John Williams. vhose real
name is Horace Berwick, who has
served Is years of 30 years Sentenc~
IN state prison on charges Of murder
in the SECOND degree and assault with
intent to Kill.
The story of the crime shows that
On the night of July 4. 1899, he was
arrested with four others cilarged
viii, shooting John McNalls- and
Thomas Robbins in Dover The
other men. ono Of whom escaped and
has never been caught. who had
counsel, were released in court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
Mrs. Preston z. Glidden

Mrs Viola A Glidden. wife Of Pres
ton E Glidden. died Sunday night
at the home of her aunt. Mrs Fl. II.
Eldridge. Washington avenue, after a
brief Illness She was born in Gar
diner and was 26 years. Il months
of age. She is survived by hus-
band father, Sidney G. Decker of
Farmingdaie. and one brother, Ralph
Decker OF New York. Funeral serv-
ices VIII be held Wednesday after
noon at o'clock from the home OF
her aunt, Mrs. EIdridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
FAIRFIELD
Parker-Vaupifn

The marriage returns have been re-
ceived at the town clerks Office an
nouncing the marriage of Miss Chris
tine Won and Ernest Baker, which oc-
Cured III The Baptist parsonage FL
dag evening. Rev. z. T. Foshay off,
ciateti. Mrs. Baker has maze her lIcIn.
here for several years and has bees,
employed at the American wooden mil
Mr.. Baker mas always lived in tow,
attending the schools and in later year.
has been employed II the different
garages. He Is the son of Mrs. Peter
Baker
Mr.. ard Mrs Baker left Saturria $
morning for Bristol. CT. where the
will make their hume
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
.AMUSEMENTS

Constance Talmadge. Select coined
lenne. will appear at The Acme
theatre today in a film version of
Frances Starreit's popular novel. Up
The Road with Sailie." In this. her
latest production. she reveals to even
fuller extent her marvellous talents IN
the admi<rure OF 4 humorous pur-
uayal with moments of real ora
matte snspenae. One of the features
Of the play IS The presentation of the
star in silhouette photography. This
IS remarkably effective If you pass
this bill up you'll miss i good show
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
Teachers Salaries

eaci1ers have waited Iona enough,
for respectable living wage was
the slogan Of one of the Worcester
papers that helped mold public opin-
ion in the recent salary campaign.
More than 1900 voters out of a
total Of 2e.93a in Worcester, Mass.
recently signed petition for higher
salaries for thu eity's teachers. and
It is explained that most of those
who failed. TO sign did not have an
opportunity to do SO in the limited
time available.
The campaign for better salaries
had the support of business men, Ia
Dor unions, civic organisations, tbs
prsss and ausnssuus other fnrces.'
School Life, vol. III. NO. 70. bureau
of Education, Washington, o. c.
dac2dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
Christmas Sunday at Baptist Church

AT the Baptist church the services
81 Christmas Sunday were excellent
and impressive Mrs. [. Fl. Clarke
had charge of the singing ana her ef-
lots We're heartily seconded by the
orEanist ana 4 chorus choir in the
morning and by a larger chorus OF
ADULTS ana children IN ten evening.
Mss Ethel harston and Franz
Pierce also rendered valuable assist
dnce IN the evening. The children had
been carefully trained for their parts.
IN the concert and entered most
heartily into the exercises In his
sermon in the morning and address
70 the children in tsh evening the
pastor aimed to stimulate faith in
Christ and enlistment III Christian
service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-23
THE ACME
TODAY
constance Taimaage IN "Up
the Road with SaHie'

noa 0oe compared with ...9yo-esa in
October and sG51. 900 900 in Novern-
her. 1918. For the eleven months OF
this year. exports were valued At q,
242. Deo. 900 and imports at S3.52s 900 oee.
lea-ing a trade balance of Sc. Ia. Dot.
900 for the eleven months IL favor OF
the United States This was said
81. 900 90, 900 greater than the trade
balance in the corresponding period