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The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-25
BY the Fifth Hour Glass.
Editor: Garrett Porter.
A PLAY IN ONE ACT.

Scene I.
Room SO5 at 3 p. M, Friday (thc
holiday. Editor of the World pacing
the floor. The adviser sitting at desk.
Editor: oh, where, oh where is the
manager?
Adviser: He went after the proof
sheets nearly three hours ago.
Editor: I will wager he went to
Bethany. "a
Adviser: I've heard that she can't
leave Bethany before o'clock in the
afternoon.
Editor: He would go out and sit
in front anyway.
Adviser: Perhaps you had better go
to the printer and get new set of
proofs. exit editor.)
Scene II.
Same as Scene I. 4:3O p. M Ad-
wiser still sitting at desk. Editor has
returned and placed new proof on
wall. Enter Manager with old proof
under his arm and a pleased express
sion on his face.
Manager: Good afternoon.
Editor (aside): He does not explain
this four hours and a half.
Manager docking at proof: I say.
this joke is sure old-been in five
times.
editor is silent except for a snort.)
Manager (continuing): Most of
these jokes are awful old. Editor. did
you write any stuff for this issue
Pretty punk, if you did.
Editor (aside): All! What sublime
unconsciousnessH (He continues to
pore over his desk.)
Manager (noticing Girls Glee club
pin on the editors coat): All, for
sooth, you still have the love token.
Editor: (Turns back on manager)
Manager: This silence is oppressive.
Editor: absolute silence)
Manager: Well, must be leaying.
Editor: (Silence profoundly exit
manager)
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-25
The terrible Mistake.

Once again did the fifth hour teach
er turn her head toward the northeast
corner of her class room. How try
ing it was to have an irrepressible of
this sorti For the last half hour this
boy had been moving necessarily; so
she said, Hall, do you work on
springs?" For a few seconds the boy
was quiet. and the teacher resumed
her work.
Another outburst, of horror from
this corner of the room. This was too
much. Hall, will you. turn around
and stay that way. What everlasting
joy it would give me to just see you
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-25

energy expended on them were de-
voted to things pertaining to journal
ism there would be no difficulty in
publishing the World.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-04-25

blood and like the iron in spinach, lentils
and apples. 1t may be had from your
druggist under the name of Nuxated Iron
NuXated Iron represents organic iron in
such highly condensed form that one dose
of it is estimated to be approximately
eating .one-half quart of spinach, one quart
of green vegetables or half dozen apples
It's like taking extract of beef instead of
ca ting pounds of meat.
To prove to yourself what NuXated Iron
will do get your doctor to take a specimen
of your blood and make, blood count of
your red blood corpuscles, then take NuS-
ated Iron for month and have a new
"blood-eount' made and see how your
red blood corpuscIes have increased and
how much stronger and better you feel. see
how the color has come back to your cheeks
how steady and strong your nerves have
become.
|, Over 100000 people annually are using
Nuxated Iron 1t will not injure the teeth
nor disturb the stomach. Your money will
be refunded by the manufacturers if you
do not obtain perfectly satisfactory results.
Beware of substitutes. Always insist on
having genuine organic iron-Nuxated
Iron.
Look for the letters n. l. on every tablet.
Sold by all druggists.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-13

humphrey p Scharp is the latest addition to the re-
Gently intellectual class. One of those big, vrile
red-biooded men with absolutely use for lot Of
SISSY poets ard arty peope--no, stree! But Hum
phrey P has fallen for the intellectual gang and
now supports three little theater movements and
boasts proudly of a bowing acquaintance with a
writer of free verse and a book reviewer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22

Wei nodded Flippety-Flap with
satisfied smile. There's two Of
'em back three you might say,
Squeak, the elephant, Mrs. Kangaroo
and little Kick Kang, her son. A..
glad to get back to the circus, too.
! nope they've learned a lesson, and
the next time the gnomes let them
out, they won't go"
Who is next?" asked Nancy,
eager to be off after more Of the lost
circus animals.
Flippety-Flapp held up an enor-
nous shoe, on the sole Of which ne
kept his reminders. 'Who is it,
Nick?' said he.
"Gyp, the Giraffe" read Nick.
"OhoW cried Flippety-Flap.
He'll be some bird to catchn'
"Why?' asked Nancy. Didn't he
like. the circus?"
Yes answered Flippety-Flap,
but he likes mimosa trees better:
Loves 'em like a bear does honey.
| know exactly what he did when he
got loose. Shifted around to see
which direction the nearest mimosa
tree grew, and beat it-eXeuse me
| mean, then he fastened toward it
And believe me-eXcuse me again,
my dears, | mean, | assure YOU, that
he can hasten rapidly.
Why, he gets so excited when he
smells a mimosa tree. he stretches
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22

again for their money. | hope they
come soon. / must have the rest
Of that lace,' said Chrys. Come
Let's show this lovely stuff to moth
err"
Very weli.' l slipped the ring on
my finger. turned the setting into
the palms of my hand, sought for
the concealed spring, pressed it
with a finger tip, was almost sur
prlsed to feel the Iapis cover of the
box swing open, was altogether sur
prised to feel within the box a tiny
roll of paper.
Was it, for the second time in my
life, mysterious message? Whom
could it concern, if not Hamilton
Certels? Whatever it might be, 1t
would better be read when | was
alone. No sense in alarming Chrys
Immediately. l snapped back the
cover of the box, then displayed the
treasure to Chrys.
The paper in the ring must be inl-
mersed in vinegar before it would
betray its secret. l must 90 home
for the acid, as soon as possible.
Then came Ann, to exclaim with
mother about the lace. and to chat
ter about the length of her skirt.
Was it too short? Yes, she had had
her skirts shaved, all Of them, jus;
a hairs breadth, But maybe this one
was too Short
Carys stopped her with a speech
designed 10 shock mother;
Ann you look peachy The short.
inches more. my dear
think -Ee modern girl cannot
ag biz zs-onssh che grandmother.
n -g-aE Up spoke Mother Lori
ueE-
amer ought n wear breecues--
z-az lg@=cfez, Z BELIEVED"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22
ConfeSsionsofa Bride
A RINGS SECRET
JAMES BOOK-CHAPTER 5.

JAMES BOOK-CHAPTER ).
"That-for thisr' The Hindu
pointed first to Chrys' sapphire.
then to the lapis set in silver.
old lamps for new. No, in
deed" laughed Chrys.
But this, madame, is the price
of mans life!
Perhaps he is telling the truth -
I gasped. Then l perceived that
both men were watching me closely
These old rings would have
many weird tales to tell, could they
speak, l concluded lameIy. | was
confused. The voice Of the seller
of rings troubled me. | remember
ed the hundred DISCUSSES that had
filled the closets of Hamilton Ger
tets house. wanted to be rid of
the men, and the memories the ring
had reused in me.
Take your trinkets up to the
house, And wait until we come ~
/ indicated the mansion on the far
Their side OF the park.
The Hlndus closed their trays,
salaamed gravely, and went off.
Chrys and I followed Chrys en-
tnuslng over the lace. Most of il
was antique. perhaps it had been
stolen; certainly It had not been
made for the trade She decided 70
offer 9 generous sum for the who e
.9-. but We arrived a. the house 20
lind that the -lrganed 2eddlerz had
vanished.
They had left parcel for Chrys
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DR.. Barton's Daily Letter

he came into the royal presence with
Sorrowtul couuteuance. It. IS of
that sort which would heal the
worlds sore by turning our back
upon IT; sitting It's cry of desgitu.
ton and despair with jazz music
] find ground for optimism IH the
fact that the average man I NEE,
would rather do me kindness than
an INJURY; that the moral impulses
OF human life are ON the whole con
ducIyc to good living. and that there
Is IN every man the possibility, ANA
IN most men the desire. of being bet
ter
There is no kir-bag large enough
to hold the worlds troubles. they
are real and very terrible. But the
ships Of the world are not great
enough IN their capacity to bear the
good wishes and kindly deeds am
golden hopes of mankind
From the hollow. mechanical,
thoughtless smile. may the good
Lord deliver US: but for that faith
that can smile at Satan's rage and
face q frownlrg wocld" as oGl g-and-
mothers used &C sing abolt il let US
thank God alI take courage
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY,

WEN i 1LANS ASO AODA1.
(F'rom The Times-Recorder, March
%, 1901.)
ReeS Park is a neglected spot in
nature, dreary and barren, and ap-
pears to have been abandoned BY
the council for park purposes.
The big flag at the public school
was displayed at half mast yester-
day but whether by accident or de-
sign was not ascertained.
Cotton avenue merchants are go
ing to employ balloons in which to
float over the dangerous holes in the
sidewalks along that street.
George Duncan, Walter Page
John Council and G. H. Whitaker,
who have been buying orange groves
in Florida, returned yesterday.
j. W. Wheatley, of Americas, has
been appointed by Governor Chand.
Ter, one of the committee Of fifty
prominent Georgians to attend the
Southern Industrial convention in
Philadelphia in June.
The stockholders of the Americas
Manufacturing and Improvement
Company will hold their regular an
nual meeting Saturda afternoon in
the ladies writing room of the Wind
sor Hotel. The meeting is held fol
the purpose of electing officers fol
the current year, W. H. Simmon,
is president and G. R. Ellis secre
tary Of the company.
Tax Collector Dunn finished yes
Jerday the task of checking up al
the registration list for the forth
coming county primary The list i.
full one and shows the names Of
2,127 voters of Sumter, white anc
colored, of which perhaps 1850 viii
be qualified as Democrats to vote ~
The primary for clerk Of court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22

better lO m aar draws is nut right back into
60 - +t or,ar+ and business and professional men
9lu s- - r ,+ na+rorize Ogeborpe merchants
i | - +rar 81 +Ter. -, V-ben thew get their pay
ana . -. ~ own Knows il and gets a part Of it How
chehs every CI p ~ +b p e abroad spend with
S+.a m ~, INV - tho officials Of the road do their
"s &c D. - - - 4,
to think?
Did you kno" there was an organization called Inc association o.
Railway Executives?
Did YOU know the bankers are al oIsanlzea'
Did you hno" that the doctors are all ORGANIZED
That most towns the retailers are organized!
Why cannot the wage eaTners DO the same.
the cutting Of wages and lowering Of living costs. VI" the
banks lend money cheaper now than two years ago:
Have the doctors cut thelF prices
Have professional men cut their prices.
Do the lawyers work any cheaper
How much has house rent come DOWN
Can by drugs cheaper
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-a-=zs me "az= =-s-= @z--5 - a----s- @, ~ -= Buy
me farmers 2so---5
Tim. over -1 s>-E z11 see II gs1 can --= z wage =@-1
Tor Aczl1gr -z'1- -s 2 cone 75aa -=1 RI @'s- = ,s
There r"o SIDES y al s-@s-21s De lar 90 = @,sz as
and give their side fair deal
We submit u mere Is eo'1 reason l' 2-a-ls7 ana
organize ME lot Ias same t pulps sen p - C,., +
.d eIIr r rlI t,r sta WIN +z s~cEs--- here,
Have YOU ever stopped to think that the more these men make
more Inonev tlov s1a,d rfybr bayaa
How much money does General Buqg sDend here and how much
salary does he draw? But at any rate section hand spends more
onor f+I l, aroba14s +teo ~. grest General Pnoo
~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22

out his neck like battering-ram in
front Of him 50 he'll get there soon
er, then he does two-forty gaIlop,
with his hind legs ahead of his front
ones every other step. AS for the
ocean, / haven't a doubt that he can
walk right over, having regular
church-spire for neck"
How far is it to the nearest mi
mosa tree?" asked Nick.
Elippety-Flap agaiu- consulted mis-
shoe, = Six thousand eight hundred
and ninteen miles, eleven yards, two
feet and one inch. We should be
there in one round minute" he an
sWered,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22

THE FOREGOING calls for two corrections Sumter county rails
ed not i've cars OF hogs in but scores selling 10 in two
weeks The farmers OF Sumter county not abandoned cotton
gro"ng-but the make only surplus ron as,
year Sumter county raised nearly $4,000 bales of cotton a
ioUOO the previous yearand has about tvohirs of IL m n M
warehouse The farmers can sell their cotton anv price but
hogs can be sold at premium any week any month in be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22
OLD DAYS IN
AMERICUS
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.


tFr0m The IImes-Recorder, March
p, 1919
Miss Annie Mae Bel was in Cor
dele yesterday, with three friends,
peuectlng arrangements to open q
piano school there.
Eighteen thousand dollars was the
round price paid for the William
Wilson farm OF 500 acres, or $22.5O
Ger acre, and bargain it was al
that figure to the purchaser, ROB
ert 5. Pryor. ..
If Americas does not put through
that bond election scheduled for
April + it will not be for the lack of
concerted movement and hard work
on the part of many citizens who
realize the pressing need of the pro.
posed improvements exten-
slons to the city's waterwork plant.
Mr. and Mrs. Carol J. Clark went
to Atlanta yesterday morning, re-
turning here last night aboard a
handsome Ford touring car purchas-
ed in that city.
Mrs. c. R. Broadfield and Miss
Elizabeth Broadfield, of Huntington,
were the guests of friends yesterday
while spending the day in Americas
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in their old kit
bags and smiling
but no kit bag h
large enough ~.
hold the world
troubles. nor Is
there at the pres
ent moment any
ground for a smile
A baggage car will
not hold our trou-
bleS, We should
need a freight
train.
He said much
more, but this will
will answer.
There is a su
perficial optimism
.-- III
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-22
TAKES PAIN OUT
OF RHEUMATISM
Keep Sioan's handy for backache
strains and sprains, too.


CLOAN'S Liniment has been sold
= for 80 years. Today, it is more
- popular than ever. There can be
but one answer-Sloan's produces re-
suits.
Applied uithout rubbing, it benetrates
70 the afflicted part, bringing relief
from rheumatic twinges, sciatica; sore,
stiff, strained muscles; backaches,
sprains, and other external pains, often
the result of exposure. 1t leaves no
mussiness, skin stain or clogged pores.
Get a large bottle for greater econ
Omy. Keep 1t handy for Use when
needed. Your druggist has it. Three
sizes-35c, 70c, $40,
S1Oa1l;S
Eminent G(iaseian's)
AamAy1Ea $3.50 -
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from Wnich We may well deliver
ourselves. 1t Is of that sort which
led the Persian kings to decree that
any man should be put to death if
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09


been delicate for some months, will
remain some time, hoping to regain
his health.
Mr.. e. B. Barger, who plays with
Columbus. left here last Friday for
Ranger, Texas, where his team will
be in trsini g several weeks before
starting Oh engagements for the spring
and summer.
Miss Elizabeth Bardin, very de-
serving young lady and very capable
one, a native of this county, is spend
ing two weeks with relatives and
friends For some time she has been a
stenographer in the State department
Springfield, Ill.
Mr.. Simon Dunbar, of the State OF
Washington, who spent several
month with friends and relatives here
left for his home Tuesday morning
He will stop few days with his
brother, DR.. o. S. Dunbar of Leba
non. His mother also is in Lebanon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
In THE SPRING
YOUR BLOOD
NEEDS A TONIC
Winter WeakenS Blood, Makes
Faces Pale Take GUIDES
PeptO.Mansan
THE BEST KNOWN BLOOD TONIC
DrOwsy Sprinq-FeVer Feeling That
Comes from Sluggish Blood
| will Soon Leave You
THE BEST KNOWN BLOOD TONIC

As all growing things on earth shoot
into new life in SpriDgtime, so do the
bilious of cells that make up each
part of the body renew their vigor.
AS you open the windows, breathe
the Spring air, and let in the sun
shine, the red corpuscles in your
blood should carry more oxygen to
the tiny cells.
The red corpuscles are tiny disc
shaped PARTICLES, swimming in enor-
nous numbers in tho blood. They
carry oxygen to cells in all parts Of
the body, and they cerry away worm
out waste matter. Sometimes, espec-
tally in the Spring, after the winter
indoors and more or less sickness, the
red corpuscles themselves need re-
building. GUIDES Pepto- Mangan con.
tain just the iDgredientsto give them
greater power to absorb oxygen and
to distribute it throughout the body.
That is why:it is such good Sring
tonic. 1t helps so much to bring back
color to cheeks made pale and wan by
the necessary indoor winter life Il
adds to the number of red corpuscles
With fine Spring days and Guides PEP
to- Mangan you gain in vigor and at
tain good health.
Don't go around drowsy This Spring
Take that good tonic, Guides Pepto
r Mangan. You can get it in table
form or in liquid form at your drug
! gist's Both forms have the sam
: medicinal value. Insist upon genuin
Guides Pepto. Mangan. Advertise
!. ment.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
An important Notice

On account of the death Of Mr.. E..
E Cheatham, who was member Of
the firm of Nell & Cheatham, the
business of said firm must be closed
within the next thirty days. There
fore, all persons owing the firm must
call and settle at once All accounts
not paid within thirty days will be
placed in the hands of an attorney for
collection. If you owe the firm you
can not delay.
We will sell the entire stock, con-
sisting- of between ten and twelve
thousand dollars worth of goods, OIL
we will sell the one-haif which wa
owned by the deceased Cheatham. a
bargain for some man or firm.
Geo. Nell
Mrs Mary Cheatham.
| 1921
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
A Splendid offer.

Here is a proposition we make to
readers who want a city paper, but do
not want a daily:
We will furnish the Adair County
News and the st. Louis Twice-a- week
Globe Democrat for s1.9O per year. in
Kentucky. To subscribers living in
other States $40
The Twice. week Globe Democrat
is one Of the best and newest papers
published in this county. We do not
know how long this proposition will
hold good, therefore, if you want the
papers, call or send In your subscrip.
tion at once.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
Public Sale.

On Saturday, the 18th day of March,
will sell at the home of Breeding
Bros, near Midtown, the following:
One four year old horse.
One four year oldimare mule. \
One milk GOV and calf.
20 barrels of corn. Some tobacco,
Farming implements, "A mans saddle,
and some harness.
10 ct C, NJ. Thomas.
For rapid healing there is nothing
like Liquid Borozone, 1t mends torn
flesh, heals cuts. burns or sores so
quickly no time is lost from work,
Price, 3Oc, 6Oc and $l.2O. Sold by
PAUL Drug Co. Adv
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
PAUL Drug Company
"A Good Pr0Vider.

When it comes to being "a good pro-
vider," no man would pride himself
on furnishing trash literally for his
family. The family is entitled to
good, wholesome food that helps
growth.
1t is the same with reading. Good
reading pleases and creates its own
hunger for more good reading. The
Youths Companion is the best of
reading for all-every member-eVery
age.
And it comes every week-crowded
with the best. Let US prove it with a
sample
The Youths Companion has long
since ceased to provide for youth"
alone 1t has become the favorits ofsl
the family weekly Of America. It's
name is misnomer, but is retained
for the sentiment it has generated in
American homes through its service
to every age.
Only $3.50 for a year of 81 issues
Serial stories, ishort stories, facts, fuL
games, puzzles, humor, etc,
The Youths Companion,
Commonwealth Ave-, &'St. PAUL St
Boston, Mass.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09

My thoroughbred Jersey BULLS now
ready for service. Fee, $3.50 at the
gate. will not brake this rule
10 Rarbee,
Idiot Columbia. KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09

II you helch up a bitter-tasting IL
ouid, suffer from heartburn and soul
stomach, you need the tonic proper
ties Of Herbine. 1t is purifying and
strengthening medicine for the stom
ach, liver and bowels Price, coo
Sold by PAUL Drug Co. Adv
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PAUL Drug Company.

E V. Burton and Miss Clara E,
Bailey;L T. Bradshaw and Miss Ruth
Scott recently procured licenses from
County Clerk Neat to take marriage
VOWS.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
A Rat That Didn't Smell After
Being Dead for Three Months

efIsweari It was dead three months. writes Mr.. ].
Sykes IN. j.. 'Isaw this rat every day: put some
Rat-Sna behind barrel. Months afterwards. my
Wifelooked behind the barrel Therei was-dead.3
Rat-Snap sells N three sizes { Sc 6Ses $t.2S.
Sold and guaranteed By
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
WANTED

Fox or Coon Hounds and Bird Dogs.
that can stand the test a6eld. Describe
wat you have, first letter.
o. S. Evans, Somerset, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
PAUL. Drug Co.

Quite a lot of stock was sold on the
public square the first day of court,
last Monday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
Mrs. Crandali Qowa) Tells How She
Stopped Chicken Losses

t4tast spring rats killed all our baby chicks. Wish
I'd known about Rat-Snap before. With just one
large package we killed swarms of rats They won't
get this years matches. I'll bet" Rat-Snap is guar.
anteed and sells for 35c. Csc. $1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1921-03-09
For Sale.

1 have several extra fine Jersey
milk cows for sale. These cows range
In age from to years old.
Joe Barbee, Columbia, KY
1886