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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07
CITY OFFICIALS
HSYON BUDGET
Special Council Meeting
Planned To Receive
Estimates

A few shifts in committee person
mel of the city council were an
nounced by Mayor Sheppard at the
regular meeting Of that body Thurs
day night, and the announcement
made that the city officials, being
inexperienced in that business, had
been unable yet to prepare a city
budget as required by the Pace bin
enacted at the last session of the as
sembly, and that special meeting
of the council probably would be
called for the middle of next week to
receive the budget, (which was being
worked ON.
The Pace bill requires that the rec
.ords of expenditures and depart
- IS needs for the last four years
studied in the making up of the
budget, and time is required to COM
ply with this feature, it was explain
ed. Another feature arising to cause
delay is the fact that the bill chang
es the date of the ending of the city's
fisacl year from the middle of the
year to January /, which has neces-
state considerable book work and
accounting on the part of the clerk
and treasurer.
New Buying Plan.
1t was announced at the session
that new method of purchasing
supplies for the city would be inaug-
urated at once. All committee
chairmen were notified that each city
employee hereafter would be requir-
eo when needing to make a purchase.
to apply to the chairman of the com.
mittee managing the affairs of his
department. This chairman, if rec
ommending the purchase, would then
draw a Pequisition upon the purchas-
ing committee. ThiF would go to the
city, clerk and treasurer for regis
tration and delivery to the chairman
of the purchasing committee. When
the purchase had been made the
bill would be accompanied by the
signed requisition for proper check
ing by members of ,the council.
Heretofore city employees have
been making many purchases direct
without consultation of members of
council and having the bills present
ed with their approval for payment.
1t is believed a considerable saving
will result to the city from the
change.
The chief committee change an
nounced by Mayor Sheppard was the
shifting of Alderman Burke from
craftsmanship of the fire and police
committee to the craftsmanship Of the
streets and sidewalks committee and
Alderman Allison from the chairman
ship of the streets and sidewalks
committee to the craftsmanship of the
fire and police committee. w. E.
Taylor, of the streets and sidewalks
committee, traded places with j. E.
Poole, Of the purchasing. committee.
Committee Personnel.
The committee personnel now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07

1 Paradise Regained." The purpose
Of this message is to outline Gods
scheme of mercy in Christ as mani
fest throughout the Word. Subject
for evening: "The Almighty Dollar
as Solomon Saw It."
Christian Lndeavor, 6 80 p. N.
General Items:
Of our $50 resident members, CO
were present az one of the two
preaching services on January 2, and
Is We're present at two of the serv-
ices. These is a contest now in the
Sunday school to see which class can
make the best average in church at
tendance.
Our calendar of prayer for 1921
has great deal of helpful informal
ton concerning our Southern church
work besides giving our members a
very d finite object to pray for each
day in the year. 1t can be secured
for Is cents. Why not use it this
year?
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FASTER FREIGHT
SERVICESTARTED
Southern's 'Wiregrass
Special To Benefit
South Georgia

Americas will be one of the South
Georgia cities to be benefited by the
"Wiregrass Special" a new over
night freight service just inaugural
ed by the Southern Railroad.
The Wiregrass Special will leave
Atlanta at p. m. and Macon at 2
a. m. daily with freight for South
| Georgia points. The schedule has
been arranged SO that it will handle
freight from trains arriving from
over the Southern Railway from the
East and West, as well as from con-
meeting lines.
The Southern Railroad will con
meet with the Seaboard at Cordele
from where Americas will receive
freight consigned here. Two trains
coming into Americas will handle
packages from the Wiregrass Special,
one coming into Americas at 4:20
each morning and the other at 500
each afternoon.
This service will give the people
of Americas freight from "a to AZ
hours earlier than if handled Oh the
old schedule.
Many other South Georgia cities
and some in Florida will be benefit
ed by this new service, which will
make connection with points both
east and west of the Southern lines.
Some Of the important cities besides
Americas to be served are: Albany,
Ashburn,, Brunswick, Camilla, Cor
dele, Douglas, Eastman, Fitzgerald,
Hawkinsville, Helena, Jesup, Macon,
McRae, Moultrie, Pelham, Quirman,
Savannah, Sparks, Sylvester, Thorn
asville, Triton, Valdosta, Vienna,
and Waycross. Florida points in
clude Jasper, Lake City, Madison,
Live Oak, Greenville, Hampton
Springs, Monticello and Tallahas-
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SULPHUR IS BEST
TOCLEAR Up UGLY,
BROKEN OH ljTI SKIN

Any breaking out or skin irritation
on face, neck or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-Sul-
phur, says a noted skin specialist.
Because Of its germ destroying prop
critics, nothing has ever been found
to take the place of this sulphur
preparation that instantly brings ease
from the itching, burning and irrita-
zion.
9 Mentho-Sulphur heals eczema
right up, leaving the skin clear and
smooth. 1t never fails to relieve the
torment or Disagreement. A little
jar of Mentho-Sulphur may be OBJ
tanned at any drug store, It is used
like cold cream. u
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STRAYED-From the w. E. Mitch
ell place Saturday night, brown
horse mule; weight about 1000
pounds; seven years old. Notify S.
F. Howell, phone 80 Reward-3-tf.
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LOST-White and liver colored fe-
male pointer. Reward will be paid
for information leading to rccov-
cry. Notify Doc Eldridge.-6-2t.
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Dec. 20 one blue striped vest
on Lee street, between Mrs. L. G.
Clegg's residence and artesian cor
ner. If found return to the Tines
Recorder.-5-3t.
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EVENING PRAYER AT CALVARY
CHURCH

Evening prayer will be said in Cal
vary church Friday at 1880 p. m.
Choir practice after the service.
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tate Of Mary Emma Mallaf5, qlece
ed. and this is to cite all parties in
terested to show cause why he should
not be appointed permanent admins
traitor on said estate, in default the
said Gatewood viii be appointed.
JOHN A. COBB,
Ordinary of Sumter County, Ga.
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New Export Bank
Gets Ready To Open

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 7.-Confir-
nation of the recently nominated di-
rectors, election of major officers
and the conclusion of final arrange
ments for beginning business were
on the program for today's organiza-
tion meeting of stockholders of the
Federal International Banking Com
pany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07

STOLEN-Dayton Bicycle, new dark
red frame, motorcycle seat. Mar
vim Giddings.-6-3t.
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WANTED-A combination hard
ware man and bookkeeper; for II
good man we are willing to give a
fair salary; good advancement for q
good man; want a man of fair edus.
cation and some experience; if you
are not hustler with good Judgment,
don't write; but if you are write
and state experience, salary expected
and when you tln come. Box $40,
Perry. Florida. 2-et
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07

UNION MEETING, OF MINISTER'S

SUNDAY AT 2:3o P. M.
The ministers viii not forget the
important union meeting on Sunday,
January 9, at 2:30 p. m. at the FIRST
Methodist church, when each minis
ter is to bring four representative
men to discuss a matter very vital
to our city. F. P. ANDERSON,
Secretary.
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WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Ex-
pert service and reasonable charges.
r. S. Broadhurst, Jeweler, ITO La
mar ST., directly in front Of post
office-(S)
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WANT TO RENT FARM-At once.
Prefer close TO small town and i'm
proved, by hustling young white fam
lily. Can run self. Address G. H.
Ycarwood, ElIaville, Ga.-7-2t.
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LEGAL Al No. 2e4.
NOTICE !

LEGAL Az No. 2e4.
NOTICEi
GEORGIA. Sumter County.
Notice is hereby given that after
February oath, 1921, the following
described hogs taken up on my place
viii be sold as provided by law. A
description of said hogs is as folluws I:
Each hog weighs about 40 poumls,
more or less; one is a male, the other
female; the breed is Ham 3shire.
(SignedD MRS. J. I. MORRIS.
Dec. 21, 1920.
w 7. @. BRAY.
WitnesS
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(I,ASSIEIEDADYE:R
WANTED : MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED - Land to pillow. / will
plow land, from to . inches deep.
using disc pillow and tractor, for SIS
per acre. Will furnish everything.
You to board me. w. L. Carmich-
ael, P. o. Box 276, or 223 Cotton
evenuc.-7-4t.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sundays program:
Sunday school, GAS a. M, A. c.
Crockett, Superintendent.
Worship and preaching, II a. m
and p. M, subject for the morning
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To the Colored People
Of AmeriCus and Vicinity:

For the history Section provided
exclusive delightful place In the New $5000O
Ryiandr Theater have built and EXCLUSIVE COLOR
ED BALCONY with all of the that
of the house There chairs radiators and
immense typhoon fans for ummer. .&4e
has been provided box office will be
taned and the shown that will mark the other of
the house. s48stRyE,t1
From the
thereto will with This
done spare embarrassment
We will sell RESERVED YOUR balcony
will be sold in other parts Of the house, but
The balcony from the LIGHTNING
and building legitimate plays and for
the moving pictures E>S M.
The for the performance Friday night january H. will be
$780, with all For the 90
all reserved Seats sale Tuesday H.
the Chamber of No standing will be your
tickets early. .e@a.j
Rylander Theater
AMERICUs $4,000 PLAYHOUSE !.
WALTER RYLANDER, Manager. Phone los.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07

A new lemon, the size of grape
fruit and called the Ponderosa, is
now being cultivated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-07

stands: 6
Finance and Taxation J.. E,
Poole, chairman; c. H. Burke, J. 7.
Warren.
Streets and sidewalks-G. H.
Burke, chairman; J. E. Poole, H. B.
Mashburn.
Fire and Police-F. L. Allison,
chairman; w. E. Taylor, J. 7. War
rem.
Public Building and Lights. T.
Warren, chairman; Taylor, Mash
burn.
Purchasing = Burke, chairman
Mashburn, Allison.
Public School-Taylor, chairman
Poole, Burke.
CONGRATULATIONS, chairman
Allison, Burke.
Ordinance Taylor, chairman;
Allison, Poole.
DoPES DROP IN CoRDELE.
CORDELE, Jen. THE price of
Coca-Cola took a drop of cents at
local soda fountains yesterday, go
ing back to six cents, or two for l /
cents, the extra cent going to the
government as war tax.
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CARTER IS NEW
PLAINS MAYOR
Officers Elected Bv West
Sumter Town For'
Condo

PLAINS, Jan. THE voters of
Plains elected officers this week. The
following are the new officers:
Mayor-W. A. Carter.
Councilmen-J. W. Jennings, L,
D. Wise, L. E. Goodwin, w. S. Moore
Clerk and treaturer-W. S. Moore.
The retiring mayor was II. R. Nc
Gee.
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WANTED--A few boarders; gentle.
men preferred. Phone 454-5-5t.
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There are nearly 100 ways of say
ing my dear" in the Manx language.
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The United States has more than
one-third of the swine in the world.
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FOR SALE-One good one-horse
load stable manure; delivered in
city for $500. Phone Chappell Ma
chinery Co M. j. Stevens. act
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FOR SALE--Ford truck; reasonable
price for cash or secured no.cS.
See G. M. Bragg.-9-tf.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One mare mule colt,
a years old this next spring. A
landy. Cash or terms. f. NJ. Webb,
4mericus, Ca, Rt. B.--12-30t.
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FOR SALE--Fire Brick, Fire Clay,
Top-tile, Brick, Flue Innings. Phone
M. John W. SILVER. 7-(sll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

ana after each one OF the tests the
seals were carefully examined 20 see
that they remained unbroken.
There We're about so spirits ma
aerialized in the films These includ-
ed spirits OF men. women and chill
dren. Besides Europeans and Amer
leans. there was the spirit Of
Hindu and those OF a few American
Indians. The visualized forms were
shown in tho films in most cases as
rising upward from the floor.
Spirits Recognized
The motion pictures were shown
in the Peoples Spiritualist church
and the SpiritUalist Church of Rev
citation. and number OF Los An
geles persons recognized the figures
shown on the screen as those in
some instances of friends or rela-
uves who have passed on.
Among the spirits materialized
was that Of a Miss Miller, a nurse.
who formerly resided in Los Angeles
and who died abroad during the
war. There was also soldier lad
from London. who. il appears. had
been nursed at one time by Miss
Miller.
The spirits gave in audible voices
the time and place they passed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
Stage
ORPHEUM

The vaudeville bill which closei
its engag ement at the Orpheum the.
alter tonightdivides headline honors
between two clever comedy teams.
The first or these IS Clarence COley
nd Hattie Joxor. who in their orig
'inal fun sklt. THE Minstrel and the
Maid" offer clean Glowing and
pleasing voice hamony. Joseph
Bernard and Inez Raglan are the
other feature actors. who present
the Willard Mack playlet OF domes-
tic troubles entitled Who Is She?"
Other entertaining acts on the same
program are HIPS society circus
featuring the comedy mule. which
no one succeeds in riding; Mack and
Stanton. eccentric comedy bits;
Keno, Keys and MelrOse. athletic
funsters. and Ross and Foss. instru-
mentalists and singers.
The act which toplines the new
six-act bill starting tomorrow aft
ernOOn is THE RUDE Circus" pre-
scented by Dan Sherman and his tai
ented company. which includes his
daughter. Tess, and his wife. Mabel
DeForest Fern and Marie. dane
ing duo. Ottlllie Corday and COM
pany in the comedy. Polly Comet
20 Town" Alexander Melford trio
clown acrobats: Adams and Bernett.
the personable girls. and PalermO's
CANNES. are other acts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
AUDITORIUM

a story OF an orphan girl adopted
by a rich aTtist-thar is the theme
Of Shirley MasOn's newest William
Fox production. emitted Ever Since
Eve" which is shown today and to-
morrow at the Auditorium theater.
The romance is one admirably suit
ed to Miss Mason. and carries an
acute interest while free from sensa-
tiOnalism II Is what many term as
a surprise" play. inasmuch as the
final scenes are utilized to clear up
a mystery which has marked the
progress Of the story throughout.
The serious action is threaded by
good comedy. and the entertainment
as a whole is OF a high class. Herbert
Heyes. a very popular dgure on the
screen plays opposite the star. in the
role Of a rich artist Others in the
cast are Eva Gordon. and Ethele
Lynn As an added comedy feature
funny AL St. John Will be seen in
his latest Sunshine comedy special,
"Aint Love Grand" also Fox News
Of latest events. Coming Friday and
Saturday, the sturdy brother of Will
liam. Dustin Farnum in his fret pic
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
BLACKSTONE

Few plays have placed a star I'M
der such dramatic stress as The
Sign on the Door" Charming Pol
locks drama, as originally staged in
New York, in which Norma Tai
madge plays the leading role. 1t
gives this charming new star oppor-
tunity for emotional acting such as
few stories provide and Ii is needless
TO remark what Norma makes of it.
Lew Cody. who recently made a per-
sOnal appearance at this popular
theater, at the time told the audi
ences that they would soon see him
In this production. During his visit
here Mr.. Cody made many friends
who have been anxously awaiting
the opportunity of seeing him in
this production playing opposite
Norma Talmadge.
The Sign on the Door" IS a screen
adaptation OF Charming Pollock 8
stage play Of the same name, which
enjoyed a long and highly successful
run on Broadway.
The scenario was prepared by
Mary Murello and Herbert Brenon.
Mr.. Brenon also directed the pro
duction. in which Miss Talmadge
mas a supporting cast Of unusual ex-
cellenCe. In the stellar role Of Mrs.
"Lafe" Regain. pretty young wife
OF a man of wealth and high stand
ing who becomes involved in
tragic situation as a result of an
innocent affair before her maria ge
Miss Talmadge has a part which
gives her histriOnic ability a wide
range of opportunity
Prominent in the cast are Charles
Richman as LATE" Regain. Lew
Cody as Frank Devereaux. Helen
Weir as Helen Regain. Paul Meal
lister as the district attorney. and
Robert Agnew as Alan Churchill
Scenes for The Sign on the Door"
were filmed at Palm Beach and New
York. The production is said TO be
one Of the most elaborate and inter
esting yet produced at the Norma
Talmadge studio.
Pauline Frederick in Roads of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

story. Ma Benton, is. in the hands
Of its player Mary Carr. an exem-
Dlification OF the ideal mother as
we all know her-the very personl-
ficatton OF devotion and self
sacrifice. The conception OF mother
love as embodied in this character
izaticn IS marvelously fine and true.
and never more so than in the
final scenes. where she reaches out
and gathers into the same embrace
all Of her children. forgetting the
GOODNESS and neglect with which
most OF them have treated her. OF
the supporting cast. the most i'm
Dortant character is that Of the
black sheer" capably played as a
boy by Jerry Devine, and in his
later years by John Walker.
The picture continues at the OIL
yer all this week and is followed
on Sunday next by "Thunderclap,"
a sensational drama OF the turf, in
which Mary Carr Is again given an
important mother role. The ro-
nance Of youth. the cynicism OF
age and the glamor OF life perme-
ate the stirring scenes of this mas
ter picture which is the most elab-
crate racing story ever told. j.
Barney Sherry. Violet Mersereau
and Paul Willis have the leading
supporting roles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
SCREEN SPIRITS,
SCIENTISTS SAYS
Special Investigators Claim
Remarkable Discovery in
Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES. Oct. 27.-Persons
identified with the activities OF spir-
itualists in southern California are
authority for the claim that follow
ing long efforts and a considerable
expense, motion pictures Of materi-
allied spirits have been produced
here for the first time.
According 10 the Rev. Inez Wag-
ner, pastor OF the Peoples Spirit
ualist church of Los Angeles: Mrs.
Minnie Sayers. pastor of the Spirit
ualistic Church Of Revelation OF Los
Angeles; II. Reading, and Professor
d. d. Reese. a psychological investi-
gator, the motion pictures were sue
cessfully made at the home of J. e
Johnson, a Los Angeles medium Of
40 years experience
Minister'S Statement.
In a statement concerning the
films the Rev. Inez Wagner said:
Motion picture films Of material
lied spirits were made after seven
of the hardest kind of work
and II separate tests at the home OF
Mr.. johnson. The photography was
done by operators Of a film concern
located in Pasadena.
The films were produced in a
room of ordinary size in daylight
Mr.. Johnson, the medium, was seat
ed outside Of a cabinet. The room
was carefully sealed on all sides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
LASALLE

The Princess Of New York" opens
its South Bend run today at the La
Sale. Offering by way OF attraction
q strong story by a noted actor, a
cast OF notable players, and unusual
setting, actually taken on the spots
where the story Is laid in London and
at oxford university. The story con-
Germs itself with the intrigue that
surrounded an American heiress on
her visit abroad, Como Hamilton is
the author. and David Powell and
Mary Glynne head the cast. Hamil-
ton also wrote Scandal" the last
picture here which offered Constance
Talmadge with whom. by the way,
Miss Glynne is most often compared.
TOO Much Speed" which arrives on
Friday. is Wallace Reds latest and
most exhiliarating auto tale, offer
ing in support Of the star such other
stars as Agnes Ayres. Theodore
Roberts Julia Faye and Clarence
Burton. This is practically the same
cast lately seen here in The Love
Special" and is a good share Of the
"Anato" collection OF
players.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

Q-,Has Ben Turpin always been
cross-eyed2
A-There have been so many ans
wers 90 this question. we give this
one for what it's worth. Ben was
not really Cros-eyed until about
nine years ago when he was work
ing With Essanay. he used 20 cross
his eyes just for the fun OF f.: but
ne awoke oTs morning % find them
definitely and absolutely crossed.
Hence his fame and fortune.
Q-who f. Mrs Webster Camp
beu2
AIRS Webster Campbell -
none other than Corrlne Griffith,
and her husband IS her director.
Q-How old Is Monte Blue2
A-Monte Blue was born in 1890.
O-Can you guess the name OF
the daughter OF a very prominent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
Secrets of the Movies Revealed

democratic politician who IS now a
moving picture director?
Auth Jennings Bryan. the
daughter OF William Jennings Bryan,
has produced one feature and IN
tends to make more. There is
rumor that her father is 70 be the
central figure IN one Of her future
films
O-Are Jane and Katherine Lee
appearing in pictures now2
A-The Lee Kids have deserted
the studio for the vaudeville stage
and are making a most successful
tour.
Have moving pictures ever been
shown in an aeroplane while II
was IN flight? If you'd Ike 10
know something about such an OK
hibltion look for the answer IN
this department tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26
CASTLE

a Trip 10 Paradise. via scenic
railroad. via ether dreams. ard via
the Castle screen today and tOmor-
rows in store for anyone who
goes 20 see Bert LyteH as the rough
neck barker at COncy Island and
Virginia ValH as his lovely sweet
heart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

Destiny VIII be the attraction at
the Blackstone for three days com
mencing next Sunday.
Man. Woman. Marriage" one OF
the truly great productions Of the
year, will be shown for. four days
commencing Wednesday. Nov. 2.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

away, and these were recorded b.
the photographers and flashed on
the screen. In so far as was pos
sible careful checking was made
OF the actual time OF the deaths Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-26

ture, which marks his return TO the
Fox forces. entitled THE Primal
Law" also a new chapter Of "Hurri-
cane Hutch"