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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
WORST WEATHER
JUST AHEAD
Guard Against Pneumonia. Group,
and Winter Ills With Hodges
Group Rub.

Cold, blusterous weather is pre-
dicted for January, February and
March.
These months usually take heavy
toll of human lives with pneumonia
Group, colds and grippe.
Safeguard your family by seeing to
it TODAY that there's a bottle of
Hodges Group Rub in your medicine
chest.
Hedges Group Rub is an external
remedy of proven merit, for pneu-
monia, coughs, colds and Group. 1t
contains nothing injurious and can
be applied freely with beneficial eff
feet.
Don't wait until the emergency to
get Hodges Group Rub, but be on
the safe side by getting jar from
your druggist today. If not satisfied
with the results, he will gladly re-
fund your money.
Look for the name Hodges Group
Rub on the bottle and package. Ac
cept no substitutes.-(Advt)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
War at Close Range.

Margaret Deland, the New England
novelist. writes from Paris: "Over IL
America we thought we knew some
thing about the war and the conditions
In France, but when you get here tbs
difference is as the difference between
studying the laws of electricity and be
ing struck by lightning. 1 have beer
struck by lightning. The only way In
which can keep sane and steady is tC
look very, very closely at my own i'm
mediate little trivial, foolish job-writ
Ing or working in the canteen-for Il
i dare to lift my eyes to the black hor
icons, 1 lose my balance"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Annearances Deceptive.

The war has turned the habits Of
manufacturers so topsy turvy that
IT has become difficult problem to
tell from a glance whether a man Is
q church member or a disciple of John
Barleycorn these days. Two middle
aged men were riding en- a Fifth ave
t1ue bus recently Each had all the
surface indications of being merry old
souls, who tarried at the dinner table
and looked upon the wine while it was
fizzfng. Both had red faces and pro-
nouncedly ebay windows" And what
do you suppose they We're talking
about? Naturally, one would say they
were discussing the attitude of con-
gress for trying to make the country
bOne-dry. But nothing of the kind.
They were talking about Bibles, the
number they had distributed to sail
Ors and soldiers and the price of them.
And both chuckled because the war
had not affected the price of the good
book, which could be bought as low
as 10 cents. When you hear CONVEX
sation of that nature in this town, it
begins to look as if the hour had
struck-New York Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

The toad is useful because of its
diet. No less than eighty-three species
of insects, mostly injurious, have beer
proved to enter into its dietary. In
his oCivic Biology George W. Hunter
says: "a toad has been observed to
snap up 1913 flies in half an hour. Thus
at a low estimate it could easily de
Etroy a thousand insects during day.
and do an immense service to the gar
den during the summer. 1t has been
estimated by Kirkland that a single
toad may, on account of the cutworms
which it kills, be worth $19.SS each
season it lives, if the damage done
by each cutworm be estimated at only
one cent. Toads also feed upon slugS
and other garden pests. Popular
Science Monthly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
WOULD LINK EAST AND WEST
Proposal to Make the American Expe.
dictionary Force in China Prac-
ticalIy a Student Army.

Under the agreement entered into
between the powers and China follow
ing the Boxer uprising in 1900, the
United States government was per-
mitted to keep an eXpeditionary force
of about 1000 men in China, says Mil
lard's Review. This force is stationed
at Tientsin and Pekin, about 800 men
being stationed at the former place
and the rest stationed as a legation
guard in Pekin. 1t has now been pro-
posed to the American government at
Washington that the regular army
troops stationed at TientSin be re-
called to America for service in France
and their places taken by contingent
of the same number of men who are
now in training in America at the vari-
Gus environments under the provisions
of the selective draft. The idea orig
mated with Maj. Arthur Bassett, judge
advocate of the army contingent at
Tientsin, and formerly United States
district attorney of China. Under the
plan suggested by Major Bassett the
contingent of regular army troops now
In China should be returned to Ameri-
ca and sent to France, as the men de-
sire, and in their place the United
States government should send out
1900 men specially selected from the
standpoint of education and training,
who would be available upon their re-
tirement from service in China to en-
gage in trade or other activities in
China and the far East. Major Bas-
Sett would select the new men for SerY-
ice in China largely from the great
group of college graduates and stu
dents who have been drafted for serv-
ice in France He would bring these
men to China and, in addition to their
regular army drill he would have them
instructed in the Chinese language
and in the customs, history and tradi-
tiOns of the country; and ut stated in
tervais he would have them make trips
into all parts of China for study and
investigation. In short, these 1000
men would receive a three years col
lege course on China, so that upon
their retirement from the service they
would be at liberty to engage in trade,
missionary, educational or any other
activity they desired in the far East,
or if they desired to return home they
would possess information regarding
China that would be of the highest
value to China. The plan has been APP
proved by the American chamber of
commerce and other organizations in
China and has been commended to the
state and war departments at Wash
fngton. It is also certain that this
plan of a citizens student army in
China would be welcomed by China,
for it would be of the greatest possible
assistance in bringing about a better
understanding and mutual interest be-
tween East and West, something very
necessary if the future peace of the
world is to be maintained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Easy-Going People.

Any time is good enough for easy
going people. Any way is well enough.
They are inclined to be sorry for the
young man who sets his alarm clock
for an early hour, and takes off his
coat when he goes TO work. But the
road to success of any sort is never
easy. Easy-gOing people jog along
comfortably, knowing nothing of tense
nerves and strained muscles, but when
the day is over, the goal is still far in
the distance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
The Stand rd
BUSY,LIVELY DAYS HERE,
Goods are taking t0ines on
iowered prices. Specials
fcr Monday and Tuesday.

At 1-3c-Genuine Palm Olive. Soap,
each cake wrapped,
At 1-4c-Palm Olive Rose Bath
Soap.
At $1.39-Men's 50 Flannel Over
shirts, sizes IA to L..
At $l.S3-Men's Regulation Over
shirts, sizes IA to. II
At 29c-Best Standard Bleachings,
free from dressing, yard wide.
At $1.25-Yard wide guaranteed
Taffeta Silk, chiffon finish.
AT 15c-Ladies' fast black Hose, full
seamless, double heels and toes.
At 98c-Genmne Haynes Underwear,
shirts and drawers, all sizes.
AT $2.9S-Great lot of Georgette and
Crepe de Chine Waists; values up to
$500.
AT 98c-Over five hundred Mems
Dress Shirts of fast coIored percales.
AT 59c-Gennine Mohawk Sheeting,
best made, guaranteed 70 inches wide
At 39c-Highly mercerized Popline,
white, black and colors.
At 29c-Genuine French Nainsook,
fine sheer quality, sc inches wide.
At 29c-Genuine Egyptian Dimities,
full width, fine, sheer quality, value
soc.
At 23c-Over fifty patterns of Out
ings, light and dark patterns, full
width.
At 19c- Genuine Riverside factory
checks; fifty patterns to select from.
At 25c-Regular soc Children's fine
Lfsle Hose; all sizes, 5 to 8 1-2
At 19c-Best standard Apron Cling
hams, all size checks, all colors.
At $5.S5-Regular $1,000 Woolnap
Blankets, full sizes, fancy patterns.
AT $4.9S-Extra large Blankets, In
dian patterns suitable for kimonas,
etc.
At 29c-Best quality Outings and
Flannelettes, full stock to select from
At $1.98-Best Antiseptic Cotton
Diaper Cloth, full bolts, 10 yards.
At 75c-Regular $3.50 to $500
Shirtwaists; styles are old
At $11.50-Wiil Fibre Rugs, size
9x12 feet; regular value, $500.
Special Soap Sale for Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. We will sell the
famous Big Hammer Laundry Soap at
10 bars for Csc. This will be sold
only with other purchases of S100 or
more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Devil and the Deem Sea.

The source Of this expressive but
rather cryptical proverb is not easily
determined. 1t is usually held to nave
some connection with the miracle of
the casting out of devils at Cadara and
the rushing of the possessed swine into
the waters. In Clark'S Paraemiolcgia,
published in 1899, it is quoted as "Be-
tween the devil and the Dead Sea"
The meaning of course, is that there is
Il choice only between two terrible al
ternatives, and the allusion may be to
some long-fOrgotten incident of legend
or fiction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

The fire, department has NJ. A.
Dunn's goat. That is, it was Mr..
Dunns goat, but now it is the de-
partment's, and has become one of
its mascots. The goat is billy, white
and tender if age. 1t takes its nour-
ishment from nursing bottle, and it
is said to be the duty of the fireman
on the midnight a. m. watch every
night to feed it, to allay its bleatings,
so that the other members of the de-
partment can sleep The other de-
partment mascot is black fox SPUR
he'll which has the run of the fire hall.
The squirrel, known as Foxy, refuses
to eat even the choicest nuts unless
they are shehed for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Why Women Bear Pain.

Women bear pain better than men,
as is well known, but DR.. e. O'Neill
Kane says that their tranquility is
often deceptive, being stoical submits
sion rather than lack of feeling. He
believes women are less often affected
by shock than men; they endure sur
gical operations better and pass under
anesthesia more rapidly, quietly and
safely.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Disease Due to Dietetic Errors.

/ have come to the conclusion that
more than half the disease which en-
bitterS life is due to avOidable errors
in diet . Pa. and that more mischief, in
the form of actual disease, of impaired
vigor, and of shortened life, accrues to
civilized man from erroneous habits of
eating than from the habitual use of
alcoholic drink, considerable as know
that evil to be.-Sir Henry Thomp-
son, NJ. d.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
True Friendship,

A true friendship is one of human
kinds sweetest ties, and it should be
sacredly regarded. That sterling soul
who always has a smile for us-who
sees in US only what is fine and com
mendable-should not, and will not, If
we are made of the right stuff, be
annoyed by our over-familiarity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Work Must Be Respected.

Any painter will tell you that the
sketch he begins carelessly, with a
slovenly scamping Of paints, ends by
disgusting him and is frequently left
unfinished. Any embroiderer will adj
nit the same experience. Work to be
a pleasure must be respected. 1t must
be approached as a dignified and an
honorable affair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Nature the Nurse.

The human body is so adjusted that
when attacked, it automatically de-
tends itself, and when wounded it pulls
out its first-aid kit to repair the injury.
And living organisms of the lower ami
NAL world and the vegetable world are
balanced just so.-Minneapolis Jour
nal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Dreaded Parthian Cavalry.

The most famous cavalrymen of an
tiquity were the Parthians. Their In
vasion of Judea, 40 B. c., resulted in
such terrible devastation of the Coun-
try that 100 years later the terrors of
the Parthian invasion gave the Apostle
John the idea for one of his most vivid
pictures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Has Almost Constant Rainfall,

Curiously enough, it is in India that
we find the wettest town in the whole
world, according to British agricul-
tural expert in India, The town,
where there Is an almost constant rain
fall, is called Cherapunji, in Assam.
It's average rainfall is 600 inches or
so feet a year, which is nearly foot
a week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

The commitment trial of Floyd
Iartin, soldier from Camp Gordon,
and Gyles Smith, a local negro taxi
driver, charged with running down
and killing w. J. Duckworth on the
streets of Americas Nov 80, was on
before Judge Harper, of the city court
today. Late this afternoon after
arguments they were bound over for
involuntary manslaughter, Martin in
ST. 900 bond and Smith in $3.50 A num-
Der of witnesses were examined. Sol
icitor Childers represented the state
and Attorney Hollis Fort appeared for
he defendants.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

To Whom 1t May Concern: BY vir-
tue of an order of the Court of Ordin-
airy of Sumter County, application to
sell the real estate belonging to the
estate of Marion Sibs deceased, and
specifically the following real estate
to-wit:
One-story house, No. 205 one two
story house, No. 203, on south side of
Church street, Americas Ga, and one
story house on the west side of Elm
avenue, City of Americas, bound north
by property of A Rylander; east by
Elm avenue; south by Fort and west
by r. r. Allison.
81 parties Directing thereto will
show cause before me on the first
Monday in February, 1919, if any they
can, why said property should not be
sold for the purpose of paying debts
and distribution.
Given under my hand and seal this
9Th day OF January 1919.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Jap Invents Novel Sprinkler
A Japanese is the inventor of q
street sprinkler that distributes water
so as to form advertisements on.
smooth pavements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Bacon's Tribute to Books.

They are true friends that will nei-
Their fiatter nor disSemble. Be you but
true to yourself, applying that which
ttey teach unto the party grieved, ~and
you shall need no other comfort nor
eounsel.-BacOn con Books"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
First Dill Pickle.

Roberta had her first dill pickle re-
Gently. The next day at school Miss
Bass had her little pupils paint a DAFT
fodil. A few days later Roberta said:
Mother, was that a daffodil pickle 1
had ?"-Indianapolis News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
For a Rusty Screw.

Hold a red-hot iron to the head of
The screw for a short time and then
use the screw-driver while the screw
is still hot 1t can be removed easily.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Good SUGGESTION.

Mrs. Bugg-Clarence, through your
stupidity we are lost in this strange
pantry and we don't know north from
south or east from west.
Mr.. Bugg-Lets step into this boz
of pills, dear: it says Directions In
eide"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga.
Jap Invents Novel Sprinkler.
Their Substitute for Conscience.

'Some men," said Uncle Eben, "is SO
conveniently forgetful dat dey feels
ies' as good as if dey had a clear con-
science"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Yes. When2

"Yhere is nothing said when rents
are lowered" said a real estate agent.
Wen bite. When are they lowered?
Or, when were they lowered Read
ing Telegram.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Harmless Candidates.

There's one thing in favor of the
candidates who run for exercise-they
never get in position to do any harm
to the country.-Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
House Many Centuries Old.

What is believed to be the Oldest in
habited residence in the world is o
mansion in Germany that was built 10
100.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Wonderful Measurer,

A micrometer used by Swiss watch
company accurately measures to the
hundredth part of a millimeter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

ONE-FOURTH OFF on all FANCY
GOODS for the week ending January
4. Hightower's Book Store. 31-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
National HarmOnOla-clear as /;
bell. BELLS, the Jeweler.

We are always on the watch for new,
fresh and tempting things for your
table. Call ACME SANITARY MAR
KET. Phone 574. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Pfropfhebe phrenia,

Pfropfhebnphrenia is a term used by
psychopathoiogists to describe fern
CT mental weakness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
FOR SALE

100 ACRES GOOD LEVEL LAND. Four
room house, three room tenant
house. 70 acres in cultivation, plenty
wood. running water and some saw
timber. Price 275000; half cash, bal
ance twelve years.
100 ACRES GOOD LAND. 60 acres in
cultivation. Running water, plen-
ty wood and some saw timber. The
price is only 100000 and the improve
ments could not be built for $25O0.OO
Terms 100000 cash.
200 ACRES. Nice little painted home
with splendid barn and outhouses
One four room house and three room
tenant house; 1870 acres in cultivation
% acres under fence. Running water,
plenty wood and about $4,000 feet saw
timber. Good land. 100000; hall
cash. balance ten years.
ALL OF THE ABOVE tracts a in
Sumter county, on public roads
and less than mile from school, two
churches, mill, stores and gins.
F. ]. WITT
Allison Bldg. Phone 1913, or 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

Need You Worry About This2
The edges on the $50 gold pieces
year holes in your pocket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

All Suits, Coats and Dresses h
price. ANSLEY'S. eOd-t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

Coming to Alcazar - D. W. Crit
this big production, THE Great Love"
Watch for date. 3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
MERE MENTION
Brief Bits of Mems and Cos sip picked up Here and There

Oil Heaters, Coal Heaters. Will
liams Niles Co., Hardware. Phone
7G6. 5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

Don't miss Mae Marsh, in Glorious
at the Strand Wednesday.
lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

Special. - All JardiniereS, Wall
Pockets, Vases, Hanging Baskets, will
be sold One-tllird Off, beginning Mon
day, the 9th. Williams Niles Co.,
Hardware. Phone 7O6. 5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

For the choicest cuts of Meat; for
he best in Fruits, Nuts and Vegeta-
les; for the highest grade Staple Gro
eries-at most reasonable prices
call or visit Acme Sanitary Market
Phone 574. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

Don't miss Mae Marsh, in GLORIOUS
at the Strand Wednesday.
Tit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07
Optimistic Thought.

A man may joyfully revolt FROM n
unjust ruler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

All Suits, Coats and Dresses half
price. ANSLEY'S. eod-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

The Americas Business College will
open its winter term January 6. For
further information address, r. X. Nc
Carey Americus. Ga. 27-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-07

All Suits, Coats and Dresses half
price. ANSLEY'S. eOd-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-08

upon conviction he shall be pun
ished by fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars, or by impri,on-
ment at hard labor not exceeding
two years, or both.
Section y. The secretary OF the
state election board, and the various
secretaries of the county election
board of this state are hereby au-
thorized and required to prepare and
have printed, at the cost OF this
state, the necessary blank forms and
envelopes required to carry out the
provisions OF this act relative to
voting of enlisted electors; and
shall cause the aihdayits required by
this act to be printed in blank upon
the proper envelopes, and copies OF
those sections Of this act relating
thereto to be forwarded to the sey-
cral stations in which are located
qualified electors, or individual SOL
dicr, or sailors, from this state, in
this service OF the state, or the Unit
ed States, in the field, and to the
several hospitals, posts and naval
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-08

stations. one copy OF each blank
form, envelope and OF the section,
Of this act required to be printed
as aforesaid 10 each person on active
duty in mill-ary service OF this state
or of the United States, in the army
or navy thereof, from this state,
and absent therefrom, provided it
shall be- the duty Of the secretary
of the election board to ascertain
the names, number Of electors from
this state in the army or navy OF
the United States or in the service
Of this state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-08
YOUR FRECKLES
Need Attention in March or Face May
Stay Covered.

Now is the time to take special care
of the complexion if YOU wish to look
wen the rest Of the year The March
winds nave a strong tendency TO bring
out freckles that may stay all Summer
unless removed Now is the time to
use Othine-double strength.
This preparation for the removal of
recklcs is usually so successful that it
Is sold by druggists under guarantee
to refund the money if it fails Get an
ounce Of Othiue-double strength. and
even a few applications should show a
wonderful Improvements some of the
smaller frecklcs even vanishing on
tircly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-08

Stops the Tickle, Heals the Throat
and Cures the Cough. Price S5c.
4 Tree box OF O-PEN-TRATE
SALVE for Chest Colds, Head
Colds and Group is enclosed with
every bottle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-03-08

When you miss your Daily Ard
moreite call 259, the circulator, be.
fore 7 .. m.