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The Washington times., 1921-11-06
GIRL SWIMMERS ARE .
BARRED FROM Y POOL
Entire Membership Of "Strik-
ing" Amateur Association
Is Banned.

ThH swimming strike" at the pool
{ the Young Women's Christian As
,"'laton Nh.ch began several weeks
sso when Miss Eta Mckay. the
winning instructor. was discharged,
has taken another turn.
The association, through Mrs.
l'zabcth y. Delaney a. off IA,
oday is barring all members OF the
'ashington Ansatrur swimming A..
ciotion from the use OF the "Y'
NJ ~ n" z street branch OF the
,ssociation.
Il Ia -. OF the Amateur Associu
n Who have refused TO visit the
'ooi since Miss Mckay left on Octo-
|, wert nJtifIed Friday night
AT the "Y" would no longer per.
I them TO use the "Y" pool A let.
from MIS-. Delaney was read at
meeting Friday held at the Gov
nmln, Hotels.
Mrs. Delaney stated that the
amateur Swimming Club was not
,;an.zed on the standards OF the
Y" and therefore could not enjoy
Ie privilege Of using the pools.
wevcr, sh" stated another swim,
ing club was being formed ami
mbers OF IN, club would be wei.
med TO join the new organization.
Immediately after the letter was
cad Mrs. Helen Oppenheimer. presi.
lent of the amateur club. and Miss
Leola Truworthy. vice president,
esigned. New officers were immed.
ately elected.
Tho club voted to continue the
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
T.. IGLLS How LAIN new
STRENGTH, WElG II, QUICKLY

30 fine that got busy and painted
the interi u Of my house-bexan get
ting hae'' the old pep and now I'm
dol light work outside. I thinl
that Is wonderful for the short time
I've been taking Phos.Pho vttamin,
tablets. They build you up and I'm
feeling better than ! have for a Ions
while. They fixed me up after the
doctor failed and I've got 20 admi,
That drug clerk knew his business.
continued Mr. Shoemaker. 1850 Wis
consin avenue.
When persons digestion gets bad
they eat light foods-light foods
oiten lack Vitamines-then they get
sickly. weak and ( all. To overcoms
such troubles try taking Phos Pho
vllamln" 'ablets OF meal time for Q
Few day You'll be- amazed.
Phosi'ho Vitamine tablets contains
a proper dose OF Yeast Vitam.ne anc
Grain Hull Vi,amine combined with
glycero,phosphates which help the
stomach. Results are quick. Tablets
are easy 10 take-keep indefinitsly-
are harmless as food and econ omical.
Each bottle OF sixty Phos- Pho Vita.
mine tablets come packed in Orange
Colored carton bearing name Irving
Laborstory Wheeling. w. Va. which
Is guarantee OF finest quality and
purity In NELL inc Al this season
OF year. IL Is dangerous TO remain in
weak rundown condition. Build
Yourself up.
Notc:-D-op in az nearest Peoples
Drug Store and get bottle tonigh,
or send us 81. plus 4c war tax and
large bottle will be prepaid anywhere.
Peoples Drug Stores. Washington,
ID. c.
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
Will H, Hays,jr.
Writes Birthday
Letter to dad"

A MONG tie mass Of tele-
"A Taphic. postal and floral
tributes on his forty second
brit day yesterday. there was
cne letter. written In childish
scrawl. which more than
warmed the heart cookies Of
Postmaster General Will II.
Hays.
II was a birthday letter from
his son. VIII II. HayA. jr.,
and was the first epistle ever
written by the five-year-old
youn Tster.
Here is the filial greeting Of
youn" Will. including Il refer
ence TO widely-advertiscd
tmepiece which the father cvi-
IDENTIFY promised his young
hopeful:
"Dear Father:
81 am writing you q letter
for your birthday. and when
are you going to send me that
lnrersoll.
"and kiss US for all
"Will H. Hays. jr.
II love you"
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
Use the Coupon, Now
No matter when you intend to 20

Your Government, for your sake as a traveller
and ss a taxpayer, asks you now to cooperate with
the Shipping Board by making use of this Infor.
nation Blank.
When this blank is received in Washington
. packet of official information Is sent covering
every phase of your projected trip, nforma ion
ually obtained By days Of interviewing officials and
agcnts-all set forth In simple, understandable
unofficial language.
If for any reason II is impossible for you to e.
to Europe, or to any Of the other parts Of tn
World named In the coupon, clip II out and pur
1t In the hands OF enc Of your friends who ma
intend going abroad anytime within the mex
twelve months, urging him to I'LL 1t on, and ms,l
n In at once, DO this ~ an AmcroAn tAapAyss.
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
GOinl92lOr19

There's for waiting These are the interest
ing years Fares probably low they will be
for years because the steamship business all over
the world Is quiet.
Today the American dol"r buys more abroad than
it will when the world gets settled.
American exchange is so high that In many lands
prncey hoe suites are had for the price of hall at
home-and everything else in proportion
The Washington times., 1921-11-06

strike" against the ''Y" and the mem
bership declared II would have nothin,
TO do with the new club.
;fforts will be made TO secure a
swimming pool for the club. and per
- n wash .ngton will be approached
with a view to having a pubic pool
erected.
Miss Mckay. who was discharged
because OF alleged lack OF training
was reelected chief coach OF the club.
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
FRANKHAM TO ADDRESS BAR,

DIR. Charles X. Frankham, special
assistant 10 the Attorney General. will
address tn" members OF the Federal
Ear Association and their friends 10.
morrow night In the auditorium OF the
New Interior Building. =
The Washington times., 1921-11-06

EFT the Government know so your Shipping Board can
IL smooth the way for you with travel helps and plan
for your accommodation.
Go if you can for these are the years to 90.
There's more to see in Europe now-and more to feel
Across the pleasant face of the Old Europe drawn the
scar of batte-terrble, but of lifelong interest.
And in the New Europe you History in the
making-made in days and not in generations On every
you hear the clash of New Ideas on DID,
When you 60 you 60 your ship-one of
the great fleet your taxes helped to pay for
And because your Government must maintain this
fleet until can be transferred private hands, your pas
sage money helps reduce your taxes.
Moreover, you will find 1t pleasant travelling on one
of your ships It's good ship and seems like home
you fell that the boundaries of America have been wdened
that Home extends three thousand miles to the East
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
Not Con- est-No Work to Do Just Be Lucky
his Is the Plan
Of Distributing
THNUs SANDS
IN CASH

Every day q sum
d money is given
to the Free Cir
rouron Editor for
distribution TO those
who hold Free Gift
Coupons-
You have four
chances to win.
Even II you win
today. you may win
again. Watch your
coupo- II your
serial letter and
number agree with
the list drawn and
published each day,
come and get your
money. There Is
nothing else to do.
The Washington times., 1921-11-06

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Watch this paper for lucky
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What could be simpler7
Tyu do not have to axer' ~
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f'c"ssary that you be . suf
scriber Tor or reader of r.
Washington Times. becaus.
copies of this paper containirs
The lucky numbers are on ILL. tr
,he business office. first floo-
MunBey building and at tn
Public library
Every man. woman. and chr'
In Washington. rich and poor
gr@a, and lowly. old and younr
Irrespective OF race or creed has
an equal opportunity to profi'
from this gold scattering
The Washington times., 1921-11-06
INFORMATION nJANv

INFORMATION nLANE
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Washington, ID. c.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25

"No matter what l should say about
Tanlac, it wouldn't be half good
enough" said Mrs. Mary Wilhelm
TIC Mint Way, South Side, Pitts,
burg, Pa.
Il never dreamed it possible for a
medicine to restore me to the splendid
health ! now enjoy. In fact, ! had
almost resigned myself to being an
invalid, as | could see | was losing
weight and strength every day, and
no relief was in sight. For three
years stomach trouble, headaches and
nervousness made my life miserable.
The first bottle Of Tanlac acted
almost like magic and it wasn't long
until | was so well and strong that
| could hardly realize | had ever
known sick day, am like diff
ferent person in every way now, eat
ing, sleeping, feeling and looking bet
ter than in years
Tanlac is sold in Americas by
Carswell Drug Co., and by all first
class druggists everywhere. lady
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS
BY Condo

tire interests of all the heirs in the
Chambliss farm of 500 acres, upon
which Myrtle Springs is situated.
They plan to add many improvements
both to the farm and the bathing ia
cilities.
The solid freeze of last Tuesday,
following a rain, put an end to the
prospect of top crop of cotton. In
many fields the stalks are loaded with
green bolls, fully grown.
The annual meeting of the South
conference of the Methodist church
will be held in Macon this year, be-
ginning December a. Rev. K. Read
presiding elder of the Americas dis
trict; Rev George H. Matthews
pastor of the First Methodist church
and Rev. T. |. Nease, of st. Pauls
will attend the conference in Macon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
HURT ALL OVER
Texas Lady Couldn't Sit, Stand o,
Lie With Amy Comfort. Says
''Cardui Did World
of Good"

Bartlett, Texas.-Mrs. Mamie Mes
ser, Of Route 8, this place, states:
About three years ago / was In a
very critical condition. l had been
suffering for some time. To tell how
] hurt would be impossible.
Il just hurt all over. / couldn't sit,
stand or lay with any comfort, my
back, sides and head all gave me a
great deal of trouble
II was especially bothered with a
light swimming in my head My
people were very uneasy about me and
sent me to my relatives to see II a
change would do me any good
II stopped at a sister-in-law's and
she being great believer in Cardui
asked me why I didn't use 1t. / de-
cided to try it 4.
81 had only taken few doses when
I felt it would do me good. This
gave hopes and | used it right along
and it did me just a world of good
since which time have never ceased
to praise Cardui."
Cardui is for simple female com
plants and womanly pains and has
been found to benefit in thousands OF
such cases when not due to malfor
nation or that do not require surgical
treatment. Try it. NC-136a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY,
tFrom The Times-Recorder, Novem
her ID and 06 1901

TT rom he NneS-ReEOfuef, NONenl-
Der % and 25, 1879
Al Fields minstrel troupe will take
supper tonight at the city hall at the
Americas Light Infantry fair, where
a sumptuous spread will delight the
most fastidious palate. Two hun
bred people coming over on the SAN
road to see the minstrel will also
take supper at the hail.
Cox & Corbin, of Macon, and Gar
rett & Son, of Columbus, each donat
ed one fine case of whisky to the fair
Such liberality is deeply appreciated
The Americas Club had their usua
german last night, which was unique
in many of its features. A splendid
time was reported.
Thanksgiving service will be held
in the Presbyterian church on Thurs
day, at which time Rev. N. B. John
stone will deliver the sermon. The
churches of Americas will unite in
the service.
Mrs. Emmett Murray returned
yesterday from visit to relatives al
Thomaston.
r. L. Maynard went to Forsyth this
week on a combined business anC
pleasure trip.
Miss May Stafford left yesterday
for Buena Vista, where she spend:
Iseveral days as the guest of Miss Net
tie Rogers.
Miss Fanny Terry, who has beer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
ENOUGH SAID HERE.

The Georgia Graduate Nurses were
in session at Savannah this week
and among other matters of business
adpoted unanimously the following
resolution, which speaks for itself;
Resolved, that in answer to the
remarks of the junior senator from
Georgia, Thomas E. Watson, "Ihat
the army nurses were courtesans OF
the officers during the war; We the
Georgia State Association of Gradu-
ate Nurses do hereby go on record as
condemning the spirit that prompted
the remark and furthermore be II
Resolved that I've go on record as
considering the statement un-Amerl-
can and an insult to the integrity OF
American womanhood.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25

visiting relatives in this city, re-
turned to her home in Webster coun-
, ty yesterday.
In 1870 there were very few
houses "across the branch" as they
used to call Brooklyn Heights, only
13 all told, but since that time the
population has steadily increased un-
til there is no portion. of the town
that can boast of finer or more con-
venient homes than those who live
there now. The first house built in
this portion of the city was the Stan
ford place, which was settled by Mr..
Hubbard. The next one was that of
Judge Query. and next the Gibson
house; then Col Davenport's resi-
dence lot was cleared up and settled
by John T. Murray, from whom Col.
Davenport purchased it and built the
residence he now occupies. Robert
Hodge then started the Dr.. Black
house, from whom the doctor pur-
chased it in 1857, and completed the
building, which was the finest in this
portion of the state The doctor, be-
ing abundantly blessed with this
worlds goods, built some very fine
fish ponds, which for 30 years was
public resort, and every Sunday af-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
(From the TimesRecorder, Novem-
Der "a and IS, 1920

Der "a and 25, 1921
DR0F L. D. Loekhart, returning to
= Americas from an auto trip into
Terrell county, stopped at the home
of R. W. Jennings, superintendent of
roads in Terrell county, where he
has been this year. Mr.. Jennings has
been this year. Mr.. Jennings has
gathered 5000 bushels of oats, 2,400
bushels of corn, has made 1900 gal
Ions of syrup and has put up 400
bushels of sweet potatoes.
On yesterday there were IT'S
guests registered at the Windsor no.
tel, while the Hotel Sumter cared for
great number of road tourists, who
passed through Americas on their
good roads trip.
The fine old home on the farm
owned by Fred B. Arthur was de-
stroyed by fire at noon yesterday,
proving total loss The blaze start
ed on the roof, and with no means
for fighting fire, the large dwelling
containing eight OF nine rooms, was
soon heap of smouldering ruins. In
surance for only $1,000 was carried
Aboard handsome special train
President Markham, of the /. c.
Rwy. and of the Central of Georgia
together with a party of Central rail
way officials, spent some time in
Americas yesterday from Montgonl-
cry
Mr.. and Mrs. Barlow Council have
removed to the city from their coun-
try place. and are now at home at
their 'attrartive residence on Lee
street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
MONEY TO LOAN

FARM LOANS-Low Interest Rate
and Good Terms. w. w. DYKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25

ternoon people from town and the
surrounding vicinity came to watch
the hundreds of fish in the water
The A. L. l. military fair opened
last night, and the attendance was
one which predicts for the enterprise
most complete success. The ladies
of the city have for some time past
devoted all their efforts to the sue
cess of the fair.
Mr.. Howell Cobb, so well known
here, but now residing in Athens, is
here for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-25
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.
(From The Times Recorder, Novme-
ha,. % and 06 lNlA

(From The Times Recorder, Novme-
Der "a and 25, 1919
Messrs. ]. L. Montgomery, j. +.
Ross, Miss Rutherford and Miss
Ross, who did so much towards the
success of Sumter's exhibit at the
recent state fair, returned from Sa-
vannah yesterday, They were de-
tanned there week after the close,
packing up such articles as they did
not sell.
Myrtle Springs. favorite resort
near Americas, will be in higher es-
TEEN next season than ever before.
A day or so ago Messrs. Chas A. and
V. H. Chambliss purchased the en-
o>~>r,~>~~o~.~~~o~~~-~~-
struction activity can go forward
without any appreciate slackening.
The relaxation of credit restrictions
will enormously boost building ac-
tivity, especially that of houses, no
tells and apartments, which to a large
extent featured building activity dur
ing 1921 as contrasted with 1920
when house building was but small
part of the program.
Because of the preponderance of
small projects costing several thou
sand dollars and upwards contractors
and builders have devoted their time
heretofore to big projects are prone
to say that this years building ac-
tivities have not been large, but
building permit statistics show that
taking the South as a whole the
building valuation this year far ex-
ceeds that of 1920 despite the big
decrease in building costs. AS Balti-
more paint manufacturer stated the
case recently, he was doing to his
surprise a greater volume of business
in dollars and cents than in 1920 but
that he was selling to three times
as many people as in 1920"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15
ConFesSionso Bride
1890 A9a< = GhgsdAasR AMEaaaLm AxaaaaAHaA
A RIDE WITH THE LOOT

JAMES BOOK-Chapter &c.
WE girls did not ask why we were
w TO 90 up to the big house fol
the balance of the night. We were
relieved to get away from my bun
galow. We did not need to be told
that the gang Of conspirators who
trailed the royal loot might return
with reinforcements as soon as they
discovered what the little caske,
held.
Doubtless one or TWO of the rob-
bers had followed the treasure from
Germany, had been watching it, los
ing it, and finding it repeatedly and
could be counted upon to do desper-
ate deeds to regain it.
We girls hoped that we could END
the adventure for that night by go
ing over to the Lorimer mansion. 1t
was as strong as a fortress.
give sent two Of my men off the
grounds for help" said Morrison.
There isn't wire working on your
place, Lorimer. Every. one clipped! !
Now, young ladies', will you please
collect those diamonds? Wouldn't
ADVISE you TO leave EN- mere unless
/ commanded an ARMY"
We girls dug up sapphiers from
the flour barrel, pearls from the
oatmeal, emeralds from the rice
| counted the pieces. When the tai
ly was correct, we crammed the gilt
tering baubles into Bob's English
bag, a particularly smart piece Of
luggage of which | was proud
The early morning was cold, dark
and mysterious. Detectives guarded
our cars, our own men were armed,
nevertheless | fell that hateful eyes
glared at us from thickets. A water
drop glistening on branch suggest
ed the sheen on a gun barrel. 1t
was absurd to imagine that danger
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15
D11rzzz2zzGi7z93

kllt7 charges coal average 1874 according
the National Coal Association. In other words
much to haul to market IS it does 10 mine it.
With coal production running along at about threehfhs
the rate in 1870 good coal wondering the brakes
haven been considerable charges
Other industries make the complanhat railroad rates
very the prohbitve point
Discussing which, Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore
Ohio railroad,
have personally asked many large ship
OF goods what effect would have upon their shipments
moment freight charges Cancelled altogether
the railroads would the tonnage offered free charge
Varab the has been that would practically differ
all the volume of business because people
ing a the present time
This however does the real question: Would peo-
pies buying be stimulated prices through freight
raes2
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From Times-Recorder, April Is,
1891

1917
James T. Cotney, the jeweler, re-
ceived over $1,000 worth of loose
diamonds yesterday and before night
sold stones to the amount of $3.50.
In one of the most important sales Il
prominent Atlanta firm competed and
was downed Mr.. Cotney is one of
the best jewelers. in the state and be
ing experienced knows how to buy
his goods so as to sell them cheaper
than larger firms in the state
T. S. Glover, better known as
Stoney, has again embarked in the
mercantile business, having recently
opened up with new and complete
stock of groceries on the Watts House
corner. Mr.. Glover is no novice in
the grocery business, having for
many years enjoyed lucrative trade
in this line in the Hart building on
Forsyth street. Mr.. Glover carries
fine line of liquors, cigars and to-
baccos, which he proposes selling at
most reasonable prices.
The Americas Light Infantry held
an important meeting last night. Ser
geant w F. Clarke was nominated
second lieutenant in place of Lieut.
VIM. Jones, resigned E. P. Harris
was elected sergeant to fill the va
cancy caused by Lieut.. Clarke's pro-.
motion.
w. T. Avera has a handsome new
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-04-15

menaced us but l knew that | would
| continue to be absurd until we mad
parted forever with the fallen de-
spots spoils.
Daddy's monolog didn't help to
relieve the events of that ride
through the unlighted park. He re-
viewed the events of the early eve
ming for Morrison's information:
Il could trust my chauffeur,
Etienne, to stock till doomsday. /
can't blame him-might as well
blame myself for falling for the
taxi stunt. We'd have been held up
and done for, if Bob hadn't surmis-
ed the game. But that arsenal IS
more important
Daddy's "reminiscences, intended
to enlighten the detective, made me
shake. | knew that Chrys and
Katherine were in the same state Of
shivers.
Poor Chrys had looked white and
weak before we left my bungalow.
The paralysis Of her vocal coards
was not theesole result of her fright.
Jordan Spence had been watching
her, too. He sat by her in the car
l was SO anxious about Chrys that
| never noticed who had taken care
of Bob's bag with its load of jew
elry.
What we feared happened very
suddenly.
Before we reached the porte coch-
ere of the sLorimer house, .serverai
guards dropped from the cars. Some
thing had stirred in the bushels.
They investigated.
Shouts-and then shots.
Chrys tainted dead away. She
slumped as if she had been struck,
in heart or brain, by one of the fly
ing bullets!
Ito Be Continued)