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Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
WHOLE SYSTEM
run DOWN
Quick Improvement Is Noted After A Few
Doses Of ZIR0N Iron Tonic.

Increase in appetite, the coming back
Of strength, disappearance OF headaches
and other ills, are few OF the many
good results obtained from the use OF a
new remedy (Ziron Iron Tonic.
Mr.. Sim Grimsley, of Cordele, Ga,
tried Ziron and has this to say:
When began to take Ziron, il seemed
that my whole system was rundown
but soon after began to take Ziron, !
could eat more each day and would feel
q great deal better. Ever since it seems
that my health has been improving, as
seldom have the headache or feel bad
tie least bit.
Ziron is a new scientific combination
Of pure medicinal inorganic iron, COM
bined with phosphorus, the active priu-
ciple Of nux vomica and the hypophos1
phites OF lime and soda. 1t Will help tc
add more red corpuscles TO your blood,
resulting in more color in your cheeks
more vitality in your system.
Try Ziron today; on the money-bacl
guarantee.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
PRETTY PARTY TUESDAY
AT METHODIST PARSONAGE

Mrs. Guyton Fisher assisted the
members of her Sunday school class
at pretty party Tuesday afternoon
at the Methodist parsonage, compli-
menting Mrs. R. L. McMath, Jr., the
most recent addition to the class
membership. The living rooms were
thrown together for the occasion, and
the pastel shades of the interior.
blending with the rose draperies and
accessories, made the scene one of
dainty prettiness. Dorothy Perkins
roses were lavishly used in the decor
atIve motif, and seven tables were ar
ranged against this lovely back
ground, and AZ was the interesting
game.
At the conclusion of the social hour
a sandwich course was served follow
ed by tea. Present were Mrs. R. L.
McMath, Jr., Mrs. Betram Parker,
Mrs. Leroy Hamilton, Miss Sarah
Walters, Miss Louise Marshall, Miss
Robbins, Miss Kathleene Denham,
Mrs. Furlow Gatewood, Jr., Miss
Edith Creighton, Mrs. Arthur Mize,
Mrs. Wooten. Miss Margaret Hodges,
Miss Brownie Hodges, Miss Lois Nc
Math, Miss Josebel Johnson of Syl-
vester; Mrs. Eugene Cato, Mrs. Reese
Horton, Miss Louise Hamilton, Miss
Rouss Hamilton, Miss Madeline Bra
dy, Miss Lucia Gilmore, Miss Irma
Phillips, Mrs. Drake, Miss Galley Slap
pey, Mrs. Joe Johnson, Miss Marion
Creighton, Miss Emmie Glover, Miss
Martha Willis and Mrs. Fisher.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
u. D. c. CHAPTER
ELECTS OFFICERS.

Americus Chapter No. SO, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, met
yesterday at the Community Club
house at the municipal playground
property, and officers who will serve
during the ensuing year were elect
ed. These are Mrs. j. w. Harris, Jr.,
president; Mrs. Ernest L. Carswell,
president; Mrs. James A. Dav-
enport, second vice president; Mrs.
D. W. Bagley, treasurer; Mrs. Chas.
Davis, recording secretary; Mrs.
Frank L. Cato, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. J. T. Stukes, historian; :;
Mrs. W. C. Gray, registrar. The re-
tiring officers are Mrs. E. L. Carswell,
president; Mrs. Frank Harold, first
vice-president; Mrs. James Daven-
port, second vice-president. Mrs. Joe
Bryan, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Charles Ansley, historian. Mrs.
Charles Davis and Mrs. D. W. Bagley
were reelected to the office of re-
cordlng secretary and treasurer re-
spectively. The office of registrar
was re-instated at this meeting, Mrs.
w. G. Gray receiving the nomina-
ton. The report shows that the
chapter has enrolled 267 members,
125 of whom are active in the affairs
of the organization. Mrs. E. L.
Carswell presided during the after
noon, and motion was made to have
another meeting in June for the pur-
pose of discussing plans whereby the
chapters pledged quota for the play
grounds may be discussed. After
this meeting in June the chapter will
go into summer quarters, and the
officers elected Tuesday afternoon
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
CLUB MEETS WITH
MISS EDITH COBB.

Miss Edith Cobb was hostess this
afternoon at her home on Forsyth
street for the members of her AZ
club. The living rooms were decorat-
ed with quantities of Dorothy Per-
kins roses, combined with sweet peas
in their lovely pastel shades. Bowls
of bright-hued nasturtiums were ar
ranged in the reception room. Three
tables were placed for the players,
and AZ was the game played. At the
conclusion of the amusement a salad
course was served, followed with tea.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19

Those playing were Mrs. Burrell
Kent, Miss Louise Edwards, Mrs.
Herman Schneider, Miss Susie May
Law, Miss Autrie st. John, Miss
Evelyn St. John, Miss Myrtle Bald
win, Mrs. c. J. Griffin, Mrs. Ed Cas-
tleberry, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs.
James W. Rittenberry. Mrs. j. w.
Horne.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICES
AT CENTRAL BAPTIST

The mid-week prayer services of
Central Baptist church will meet to-
night in the auditorium of the build
ing promptly at 1880 o'clock The
services will be under the leadership
of Robert Lane, and all members and
friends of the church are urged to
attend. An interesting musical pro-
gram will be given, and the occasion
will be helpful one.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
MRS. PERKINS WILL
ENTERTAIN CLUB.

Mrs. Joseph Perkins will be hos
tess Thursday afternoon for the
members of the Woman's Literary
Club at her home on College street.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared, and the afternoon will be one
of benefit and pleasure to the guests
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
Alabama C. 0. P.
To Go Uninstructed

BIRMINGHAM, May 19.-The Sc
lection of delegates to the national
convention and nomination Of state
ticket were the principal matters to
be disposed of at the republican state
convention here today The senti-
ment seemed to favor an uninstructed
delegation.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
Virginia Democrats To
Endorse Administration

ROANOKE, Va, May 19.-The
state democratic convention conven-
ed here today to elect delegates-at-
large and members of the national
committee. Expressions of the lead
ers generally were to the effect that
the convention would endorse the ad-
ministration.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
FOCH WARNS OF
FUTURE WARS
Tells France To Prepare
In Time Of
Peace

PARIS, May 19.-Warning that
France must in the midst of peace
make preparation for future war,
was uttered by Marshal Foch, VIII,
presided at the annual meeting of
the Polytechnic School for Army
Engineers today.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
MISS MARY MERRITT
EN- ROUTE HOME.

Miss Mary Everette, who has been
attending Emerson School of EU-
preston in Boston for the past year,
is en- route to Americus, where she
will spend the summer with her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Merritt. Miss
Merritt will stop over on her way
to visit in New York and Washing
ton, arriving here the first part of
next week.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
MISS CLARK TO REACH
HOME NEXT WEEK.

Miss Melva Clark is expected to
arrive in Americas early next week
from year spent at the Cincinnati
Conservatory of Music, where she
has been studying voice culture. Miss
Clark has appeared before represen-
tative audiences many times during
the winter season in Cincinnati, and
her beautiful voice has won plaudits
from very critical audiences.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19
MEN
AND


For good results use DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root
the great kidney medicine. At druggists in large
and medium size bottles Sample size bottle by
Parcel Post, also pamphlet.
Address DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
and enclose ten cents. When writing mention
this paper.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John Helms, of Shell
man, are the guests for a few days
of Mrs. Joe Knighton and Mrs. Wal
lis Mott at their home in Americus.
Mrs. r. E. Parker and two child
rem have returned from a brief visit
to Mrs. R. NJ Cheek at her home in
Leslie.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
TO Sneak AT Meeting.

An Interesting feature Of the pro-
gram at the meeting Of the woman's
missionary society of the Broad
way Presbyterian church to be
held at 10 o'clock Friday morning
at the home of Mrs. C. o. Woodruff,
S15 Twenty-third street, will be an
address by Mrs. c. c. McCown, who
is visiting at the home Of Mrs. ]. r.
Freeman. 1920 Twentieth street
Mrs. McCown was at one time q
missionary in India but recently
she has been engaged in mission
work among the Chinese in Cali
fornia- Her subject is to be
China" A full attendance of the
members is desired.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Mrs. Mcleod Hostess.

Mrs. Charles Mcleod entertained
Saturday evening at a delightful
party, the occasion being her birth
day anniversary. The guests in
cluded 20 friends. The game of
500 was the evenings diversion,
Mrs. Harry Coyne winning the
ladies' head prize, Mrs. B. Williams
the second and Mrs. L. Hynes of
Dubuque the consolation favor. j.
Robinson took the gentlemen S
head prize, Joe Parker the second
and Fred Cox the consolation. At
the close of the games the hostess
served delicious lunch. She was
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23

rooms Late IN The Alter
vas served. Mrs.. Carl CO. r.
Mss Anna beth Taylor assiis
the serving. Miss Helen -
Of Sheldon. who ID Z house sssss y.
the homo Of Mrs.. Harold I.l
zo3o Arlington avenue, Dsvsss..
Vas also an out of town -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Social Announcements,

The woman's missionary society
Of the Central Presbyterian church
will hold a picnic meeting at Long
View park Friday afternoon at
o'clock. A basket supper will be
served.
Members OF the Cleland Presby.
terrain church ladies' aid society
will hold a meeting at the church
at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Start Activities Soon.


Home Bureau activities in Rock
Island county will soon be resumed
and 1t is hoped that many women
OF the county interested in the or
ganization will be active partici-
pants at the county fair at Joslin
this week and that all townships
Of the county will have some re-
ports to make of the progress in
their respective districts.
Mclean County Bureau, one Of
the banner organizations in the
state. already so well established
J that 1t takes foremost place among
organizations of the county. spon-
sored four trips Saturday through
out the county. stopping at various
rural homes where features Of spe-
cial interest were to be found. Wo-
men of the association, women not
belonging to the association and
men who were interested in estab-
lishment of labor seving devices
for the women in their homes, at
tended. all taking provisions for
Iuucn6Ou.
ii The party left Bloomington at
O'Clock and went to the farm home
Of Mrs. George Otto. three miles
from Normal, where the items Of
interest were the attic, basement
and summer dining room. From
there the Albert Otto farm homs
was visited to see the water sys
tenn and the lighting system. From
y there the visitors went to a home ,
mile or east Of Carlock to see tn,
I, sink. placed In the middle of tn,
kitchen floor and desirable as Il
height. ETC.. for saving labor ant
back strain. Three miles south c
Hudson, home was visited for tn,
express purpose of seeing thu
kitchen, basement and sun parlor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23

A Iaree circle of tri-city ffieods
Of tho bridegroom viii - Interest
ed In the word Of the marriage Of
Harry Beverley Burgh, younger
son Of Mrs. I. D. Burgh Of So1
Twentieth street. which WAS re-
ceiyed By Mrs. Burgh this morning,
and which comes - complete sur
prise to Ill. He was married to
Miss Billie Wright, daughter OF
Mrs. W. p. Wright Of Fort Denton.
Mont. on Saturday, July 81. An
nouncement cards bear the It home
date a. Sept l, in the Maryland
apartments, Great Falls. Mont.
Mr.. Burgh has been in the west
for the past year, but previous TO
that time had been in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
The Misses Dapeis Hs.erel.

Mrs. Fabian lawson Of S1S Nine
teenth street, Moline, was hostess
at . pretty buffet supper party ri
day evening, honofing the Misses
Blanche and Lena Dupois Of Mon
treal. Canada. who are visiting at the
home Of Mrs. C. L. Desaulniers,
1888 Fifteenth street, Moline, and
for Miss Frances Fuller Of Joliet,
who is spending the summer with
relatives in Moline. The Misses
Dupois have been entertained q
great deal during their stay in the
tri-cities and many other affairs
are being planned in their honor,
until their departure, the latter
part Of this week. They expect to
be back in Montreal next Monday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
SManS0n.Gehrett.

Miss Mayme Gehrett and Carl W.
Swanson, both of Galesburg, were
married at II o'clock Saturday
morning at the parsonage Of the
Evangelical Church Of Peace. The
pastor, Rev. F. J. Rolf. officiated.
There were no attendants. The
bridegroom is a farmer and the
new home will be made on his farm
near Galesburg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Sponsor Bakery Sale.

The woman's home missionary
society Of the Spencer Memorial
Methodist church sponsored q bak-
cry sale Saturday afternoon at the
store Of Anderson Bros, on Sew
enth avenue. The demand for the
bakery goods was far greater than
the supply, the store being crowd
ed all afternoon. A neat sum was
realized for the benefit OF tho so
ciety.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Dinner for Mss Greer.

h Mrs. Cecil Koch OF l0l4 West
Seventh street. Davenport, enter
tanned at q delightfully."- informal
dinner party Saturday evening at
her home for Miss Mary Greer OF
Littleton, the house guest OF Mss
Hazel Willis of this city. The
guests arrived in the late afternoon
and spent the time with sociability.
8 Covers. were laid for eight at the
prettily appointed table, on which
mixed garden flowers formed the
ID ecorations. Mss Greer returned
IL her home yesterday after her
weeks stay here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23

III Misses Doeuthy and Marion
1 e ~ wefe hoetesDeS - . charm
~ appoi1ted u q their home.
~ Iifth Avenue, Saturday after-
no0n, complimenting their cousin.
giss Wintffed Rack Of Avon Park.
IA, WHO . 9 house guest st the
4cCabe homs. Miss Alberta Rjlb-
ards and Aiss Edwina Frazer Of
Rock Island, and Miss Norma Jo-
nephson Of Moline. all Of whom
will be brides Of the early fall.
About fifty tri-city friends of the
honorees we're guests ut the home
during the afternoon, the hours
sboing from 1 to s. Bouquets Of a.
tors, Of many shades, were at
tsactively placed throughout the
rooms. and q large bouquet Of the
sisters formed the centerpiece for
the serving table. Assisting In the
serving and pouring were Mrs.
Helen Gansert. Miss Pansy Jones
and Miss Elizabeth Sperry OF Rock
Island and Miss Helen Young OF
Davenport. Pretty corsages Of
pale pink roses were worn by he
four honorees. The affair, which
was one Of q series being given for
the young ladies'. was one Of the
social events Of the summer season
for the younger set.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23

III fino foaEurss u . NsaI-osdered
home. Then : visit - made q :
homo ~ inapectica q ! chsmical
tOilst and ono 70 : farm TO - :
portable smoke house. One Of the
pleasant visits was 70 ths Msesef
home seven miles south ct Gfidley.
to - N old house made over into
! modern home. In many Of the
homes visited the water and light
ing syStems have fairly revolution
ised rural life and the modernixa-
don Of the rural homo ID rapidly
spreading.
The Mclean county Bureau
members are planning three other
such trips, 30 that the improve
ments made since organization OF
the bureau are very evident in that
county.
This Il only one of . thousand
things along the line of advance
that organization Of Home Bureau
means to any county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
suprise Party vIetin.

A group Of 20 Davenport friends
OF Seth Day Of 1877 Twenty-iirst
street carried ont . surprise party
last evening in honor Of his birth
day anniversary. They arrived
early in the evening and enjoyed
several hours Of music by two vio-
linists and . pianist. Dancing wa
also : diversion and group singing
The company had brought . lunch
con with them and assisted by Mrs
Day this was served at . late hour
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
Entertain As Farewell.

Mrs Albert A. Herman Of ILL.,
Thirty ninth street, was entertained
It . farewell party given by her
father, Mr.. Pickering, and her
brother, Carl Pickering, at her
home Saturday evening. Mrs. Her
man. who was formerly Miss Anna
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
BOARD Meets in November.

Mrs. August Soldering, president
OF the National Federation Of Musi-
cal clubs, has invited members OF
the board of directors to meet at
her home, "Stan Hywet" hall. Ak
ron, Ohio, from Nov. 10 to Nov. 10,
inclusive, for the annual fall board
session. Mrs. J. ]. Dorgan, Daven-
port, president of the middle west
district, will attend.
Ii is announced that Mrs. A. G.
Orendorff of Charlotte, N. c., the
chairman of community singing OF
the federation, has been obliged to
resign because Of the serious and
continued illness of her husband.
Mrs. Henrietta Baker Lowe Of New
York, city, has been secured to fill
her place. Mrs. Lowe has been en-
gagged for some time by the Pea
body conservatory in Baltimore, to
direct the plan for community sing
ing the conservatory is carrying on
in Baltimore and state of Mary
land. She has pust resigned as
director of community music for
tho General Federation Of WOm-
EMS clubs which she has held for
several years, and will devote all
her time and unusual talents to the
program of community singing for
the General Federation Of Musical
| clubs. The musical clubs fedora
ton will in consequence have the
advantage of the only program
which she edits.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-23
To Elect Officers.

There will be q very important
meeting Of the Lincoln Park Com
munity club at the park at 2:45
tomorrow afternoon. when officers
to have charge Of the work next
summer will be chosen. All those
interested in the improvement OF
the east end Of the city are urged
to attend this meeting. as member
ship merely includes the putting IN
Of the applicants name. Those IN
charge have arranged this meeting
which is to be the last one helo
this year, so that the unit would be
properly organized to begin the
work next year earlier in the sum
mer. 1t has been decided that
there would be no winter meet
ings.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-30
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
PUBLIC LAND SALE
BERNAInIo COUNTY.

Office of ;s~ Commissioner Of Psbi'
Lands,
Santa Fs, New Mexico.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant &c
proved jane zoth. 1910, the laws Of The
State Of New Mepco, and rules and reFu
iations Of the State Land Office, the Com
missioner Of Public Lands will offer At
public sale to the highest bidder al Z
O'Clock p. NJ, on Thursday. May nth
1910. in the town Of ATbuouerque. County
Of Bernalillo. State Of New Mexico. IN
front Of the court house therein, the fol
lowing described tracts Of land, viz:
Sale No. i,n - EH, Lot, 1, q ,. 4, s
Sec. %; T. 9 n, y I z. containing snls
acres. The Improvement, consist Of fenc.
ing, value szDm No bid on the above
described tract Of land ~iil be accepted for
acre, which 10 the appraised value Thereof,
and in addition thereto the successful bid
der must pay for the improvements that
exist OF the land
sss No iss Lot. = Sec. .; Lot,
1. q Sc. 9; 7. 10 ~. r , z, containing
$50 seres. There are no improvements.
No bid on the above described tracts o.
land VII be accepted ir lee, than THREE
DOLLARS CsJmD per acre, which 10 the
appraised value thereof
ssk Ne. ra - rwz. See II; NJ. Sec
10; +. 10 n, Z Z 2, containing rBS
acres. There are no improvements. No bid
be accepted Tor hess than THREE DOL
LARS 600 per acre which 10 The sp
praised vsiue thereof
Each Of tbx above DESCRIBED tract. yll
be offered kcf sale separately.
II. shev. sk q hsd vn Be sss,eo,
20 ~ tn~vins --~s 80 -~s$~r>s ~.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-04-30
new MEXICO STATE LAND SALES

Sale No. l<A - NWH, Sec. IL; T. 9 ~,
r. 9 E., containing 1000 acres. There are
no improvements.
NEE, Sec IS; T. . NJ Z. 10 <, contain.
ing 1886 acres. There are no improve
ments.
No bid on the above described tracts
Of land will be accepted for less than
THREE DOLLARS $500 per acre, which
is the appraised value thereof and in ad-
dition thereto the successful bidder must
pay. for the improvements that exist on the
land.
Sale No. las = SENSEH. Sec. :; T. ?
n, X. ? E., containing 1000 acres. The
Engagements consist of fencing value
No bid on the above described trsc,
OF land will be accepted for less than
TEN DOLLARS $1,000 pei, acre; which is
ton thereto the successful bidder must pay
for the improvements that exist on the land.
Each of the above described tracts will
be Offered for sale separately.
The above sale of land will be subject
to the following terms and conditions. viz:
Santa Fe and Grant County Railroad Bond
Fund, the successful bidder must pay to
the Commissioner of Public Lands, or his
agent holding such sale, one-twentieth OF
the price offered by him for the land, four
per cent interest il advance for the bal
ance Of such purchase price, fees Tor adj
vertising and appraiscmcnt and all costs
Incidental to the sale herein, each and all
Of said amounts must be deposited in cash
or certified exchange at the time Of sale
and which said amounts and all OF them
are subject TO forfeiture to the State OF
New Mexico. il the successful bidder does
not execute a contract within thirty DAYS
after it has been mailed to him by the
State Land Office. said contract to pro
vide that the purchaser may at his option
make payments OF not less than one -thirtieth
price at any time after the sale and
prior TO the expiration Of thirty years from
the date Of the contract and to provide
for the payment of any unpaid balance
at the expiration Of thirty years from the
date Of the contract with interest on de
ferred payments at the rate of four per
cent per annum payable in advance on
the anniversary of the date of the con
tract, partial payments to be credited on
the anniversary OF the date of the con
tract next following the date of tender,
The sale of land selected for the Santa
Fe and Grant County Railroad Bond Fund
will be subject to the above terms and
condi' ions except that the successful bid
der ust pay in cash or certified exchange
at the time of sale, one tenth of the pur-
chase price offered by him for the land,
four per cent interest in advance for the
balance of such purchase price and will
be required 10 execute a contract providing
for the payment OF the balance OF such
purchase price in thirty equal annual in
stalments with interest on all deferred pay
ments at the rate of four per cent per
annum in advance, payments and interest
due on October LIST, OF each year.
The above sale of land will be sub.
ttCt TO valid existing rights. easements,