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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14
BY TOM SIMS


The pleasure of receiving a box
score by radio will be doubled if they
have somebody cuss the umpire be-
tween plays.
The man Of the hour takes care of
the minutes.
Tariff makers, please note that
thing of duty is an expense forever.
Model husbands are not built for
speed.
Time flies. First thing you know
Harding will be asking for another
safe and sane Fourth of July.
Misery doesn't love company when
it's the company that makes the
misery.
When two live cheaper than one
they feel that way.
Now is the time to begin resting
up for vacation.
The thrill of the first pair of long
trousers is nothing compared to the
thrill of the first short dress.
The only rent tramp has is in
his pants.
One way to make an enemy is by
agreeing with a man when he says
he looks bad.
When hubby plays golf and wife
plays bridge they only meet on pay
day.
1t must be awful to own the best
car on the market and not be able
to wish you had better one.
Only things most amateur garden
ers raise are hopes.
And EEK" is liable to mark the
congressman who doesn't help the
jobless veteran.
Only thing most amateur garden
ers raise is bones.
It's wise woman who asks for
$40 hat when she wants $40 hat.
We predict hot summer for the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14
SPIRITUALISM AND DOYLE

CONAN DOYLE, who made Sber-
lock Holmes the most famous
detective in history next to Nick Car
ter, has arrived in New York.
Doyle has tackled the lob Of con-
verting America to spiritualism, in
which he is firm believer.
Previous generations would have
called him a "medicine man" or an
oracle" Now he is scientist. F"
Succeeding generations basically do
the same old things and make the
same old quests, over and over.
The worlds champion sleeper. jim
1slinger is reported dying at Fort
Smith, Ark. He has been sleeping
steadily since the summer of 1914.
with the exception of one awakening
in July, 1925
Eslinger is one of the worlds
greatest mysteries. Splritualists
seeking to unyei. the mysteries Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Times-Recorder, April ID,
1929

IHIkI1 YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Recorder, April Id,
1929
Mr.. Freeman and G. o. Loving, Mr..
Glover, Jno. Taylor and Mr. Watson
will build handsome homes on their
vacant lots in the near future.
The stores of Messrs. Johnson &
Harold and Byne are in rapid pro-
cess of construction.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Mcleod an
nounce the birth of son, who will
be called Harry.
Miss Flora Wheatley is in Atlanta
on visit to friends.
Lee Council returned yesterday
from Athens, where he has been sew
eral days on business.
The Prince Hose Company was re-
organized Monday night at the col
lege and twenty-three new members
were elected. The following officers
will serve. during 1892: Foreman,
Henry Stanfeld; End assistant fore
man, w. C. McLane; hose director,
Chas. j. Graham, assistant hose direc-
tor, w. P. Boone; End assistant hose
director, Max Cawood; secretary, j.
C. Cawood; assistant secretary, Geo.
B. Graham; treasurer, E. D. Ansley;
delegate to fire department, S. B.
Stanfeld; plugman, j. w. Galloway;
pipemen, H. T. Biyins, j. W. SILVER,
G. w. Leamon, W. A. Dodson; AK
men, Jas. Semmes, R. L. Maynard,
Jas. Lanier. The reel house is on
College street, just in rear of Capt.
Cobb's garden and next to Hancock
place.
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STOMACH TROUBLES
Indiana Lady Had Something Like
Indigestion Until She Took
Black Draught, Then
Got All Right.

Seymour. Ind.-"Some time ago J
had sick spell, something like indF
gestion," writes Mrs. Clara Peacock. Oh
Route 8, this place. 81 would get very
sick at the stomach, and spit or vomits
especially In the mornings.
"Then / began the use Of Thedfofd's
Black raught. after / had tried other
medicines. The Black raught re-
lieved me more than anything that
, took, and I got all right
Il haven't found anything better
than Black Draught when suffering
from trouble caused by constipation.
Il IL easy and sure. Can be taken In
small doses or large as the case calls
for"
When you have sick stomach. indi-
gestion. headache, constipation, or
other disagreeable symptoms, take
Black Draught to help keep your
system free from poison.
Thedford's Black-Draught II made
from purely vegetable ingredients,
acts In a gentle, natural way, and has
no bad after.effects. It may be safely
taken by young or old.
Get q package OF Black raught to
day. Insist on the genuine, Thedford's'
AZ your druggists. NC1Aa
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TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(From the Times-Recorder April Ia,
1929
GROUP Four of the Georgia Bank
ers' association held convention
here yesterday. The officers elected
were President, NJ. NJ Lowery, of
Americas; vice president, r. S. Oil
yer, of Plains; secretary, j. E. Toole,
of Albany.
On the return run from Anderson
vile yesterday, the large touring
ear of w. A. Dodson ran into a tele-
graph pole, resulting in severe sprains
to the left arm of M. r. Wilmington
of Savannah, and minor injuries to
the other occupants. In the car were
w. A. Dodson, J, II. Hagerty, N. NJ.
Dudley, Mr. Baldwin, of New York,
and Mr.. Wilmington.
The Georgia Chautauqua will open
tomorrow.
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off in the distance they could
and bridges and parapets and walls.

A 7 last the Twins were over the
"A Seven Mountains, and down on
the plain where the Diddyevers lived.
Off in the distance they could see
a city with tall shining towers and
bridges and parapets and walls.
A stately palace as white as a
pond-lily, and as sparkling as frost
on marble, stood in the center of a
stately park where peacocks walked.
That was where King Indig lived.
Beyond the town on high hill
stood another palace as white as
an Easter lily and sparkling like
million dew-drops in May. That was
the palace where the Princess Their
ma lived.
The red-feather pen in Nick's
pocket told the children everything,
writing his messages on the magic
paper.
when we reach King Inig's
palace" went on the pen, Il must
leave you, for / must take my place
among the other feathers in the
wing of the furious falcon that
guards the gate King Indig will
receive you kindly. He knows you
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14

miners and operators and cold win.
ter for the consumer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14

sec NhJ WIN Toll @h"S
have the record with the magic
words, which may permit him to
marry Princess Therma. Your adj
ventures, however, are only half
over. You must make the journey
across the Seven Valleys to the
Kingdom of the Korsknotts and
bring King Verde back with YOU"
With that it jumped back into
Nick's pocket again and the TWINS
made their way to the town of Co
bait which was the name of the
place where King Indig lived.
AS they came near they could see
that all the houses, except the pal
ace itself, were blue. The trees,
gras and flowers were blue, even
the paving stones. The one bit of
color was the large bird which
walked up and down over the gate
of the palace.
1t was bright red.
There's the furious falcon" said
Nancy. ''Do you suppose it will al
low US to enter?"
Ito be continued.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY.

1t is not good for man to be alone.
-Genesis 2:lS.
Would we codify the laws that
should reign in households, and
whose daily transgression annoys and
mortifies us, and degrades our
household life, we must learn to
adorn every day with sacrifices. Good
manners are made up of petty sacri-
fees. Temperance, courage, love,
are made up of the same jewels. Lis
ten to every prompting of honor
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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A COURAGEOUS COURT.

JUDGE 2. A. Littlejohn is due
the highest respect and honor
from the public for his courageous
conduct in passing upon the Schley
county lynching case as he did when
it reached him in the form of a jury
verdict Wednesday night. By his
fearless handling of a situation that
might have been embarrassing to
others he has focused public atten-
ton upon Schley county and the eyes
of the outside world upon Georgia
is a most favorable light, we believe
The outcome of the Schley county
case was most novel, to say the least.
We are not sure that it was the first
conviction of white men for partici-
patton in an attack upon negro for
trivial offense-if indeed there was
any offense at all--but if not it was
one of the very few examples of such
a result.
From all accounts the three men
accused (who it should be said as a
matter of accuracy of fact were not
charged with participation in the ac-
tual lynchingl had fair and impair
tial trial. They were ably represent
ed by three talented lawyers of well
known ability. Twelve men of their
own county-neighbors, it might be
said-heard the evidence. And these
twelve men said they were guilty.
The real weak spot in the verdict.
as it appears from this short distance,
is that the jury saw fit to recon-
men3 misdemeanor punishment aft
er declaring the men guilty. Certain
ly if they were guilty they deserved
stern punishment, and if not guilty
they deserved none at all. For they
were charged with an offense of
gravity; they should pay penalty
in proportion to their offense, or nav
nothing if not guilty.
That must have been the conclus-
ion of Judge Littlejohn, on the bench
when the verdict came to him. For
he accepted the conclusions of the
twelve men that the defendants were
guilty, then disregarded entirely the
recommendations of the jury as to
Tightening the punishment.
Of course, the verdict was a COM
promise. There were some of the
twelve who wished to free the de-
PENDANTS, but the fact that they voted
Tor conviction on the less serious
charge rather than hold out for a
mlstrlal demonstrated the true opinion
IN the heart of every juror and the
fact that no doubt existed in the mind
of any as to the guilt or innocence
of the defendants.
Schley county has been unfortu-
nate IN being the seat of this unpleas-
ant affair of lawlessness. But her
best citizens by their courage have
removed the strains from her name,
and law and order again stand vindi-
Gated within her borders. We be-
heye the conviction of these three
men, with indictments still hanging
over five others who have not vet
made up their minds to come out
from hiding, will prove a wonderful
deterrent in the future to any who
might have the impulse to take the
law into their own hands on slight
proyocation.
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EDITORIAL
AN EASTER THOUGHT.

EASTER, being a season of happi-
- ness and rejoicing, thought for
the day would be to make our moth
ers, our wives, our kiddies and our
sweethearts glad with a gift of flow
ers, token of love and appreciation.
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TAX NOTICE

My books will remain open until May LIST. All cot.
ton of 1919 and 1920 crops and money, afd
counts you had JAM 1s 1922, subject taxes The
law requires all ladies to give and pay poll taxes for
the year 1922 from Il TO so old Very respectfully
GEO. D. JONES, Tax Receiver s. c. =.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Times-Recorder, April Ia,
1902.)

(From the Times-Recorder, April Ia,
1929
Justice William II. Fish, of the
State Supreme court, accompanied by
Justice j. H. Lumpkin, came down
from Atlanta yesterday to spend Sun
day with Mrs. Fish, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. H. S. McCleskey.
Miss Lila johnson left yesterday
for San Antonio, Texas, to spend
some time with relatives.
Miss Amzie Williford is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. E. P. Pearson, in
Lumpkin.
Neon Buchanan and Lee Childers,
while not old veterans exactly, go to
Dallas today to remain during the
reunion.
Mrs. May T. Hall and mother, RMS.
y. J. Ansley, of Salt Lake City, and
Mrs. R. L. Virgins are guests of Mrs.
ID. T. Wilson. They will attend the
Shiver-Merritt marriage in Macon
next Wednesday.
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death, might start with its twin
brother and equally great MYSTERY,
sleep.
The only difference between sleep
and death is a beating of the heart.
What makes it beat? That's the
mystery of life.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
 SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the remarkable record maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder medi- cine.
 It is a physicians prescription.
 Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi- cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad- der do the work nature intended they should do.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you. No other kidney medicine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this Advertisement
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
nwlld Man. Is Not Punitive.

pOylestown, Pa. QuakertOwn's wild man" now in the Bucks county pris4a, is not Adam Weaver, wanted for the staying of a constable in the , Haycock mountains twenty-twO years ago, Chief of Police Harry Rhodes has announced. Chief Rhodes said he was convinced the prisoner was Roy He COX of Homer township, Illinois. Sev- eral residents of the neighbOdhoOd where Weaver formerly lived had de- clared that "Hecox bore remarkable resemblance to the fugitive"
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
LILIES OF JAPANESE ORIGIN
Easter Flower, 1t May Be Almost Pos itiVely Stated, Is a Product of
 the Far East.

Forty-fOur years ago Philadelphia woman who had been making a visit to Bermuda-the islands being little known to the average American in those days-brought back with her two plants of a wonderful and unfamiliar kind of lily. She gave them to a Quaker City florist named Harris, who lost no time in multiplying the bulbs and growing the plants in large num- bers, selling them in pots.
 Thus was introduced into this coun- try what we know today as the Easter lily-a flower which had been previ- ously cultivated for many years in Bermuda.
 It was not originally native to Der muda, however. Nobody seems to gnOw who first planted it there. But
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Mexico,s Holy Week.

Mexico has her holy week, cele- brated with pomp and splendor, sad devOtions and odd customs that still finger in the land of Montezuma. The people go from all points of the com pass far and near, on their annual pill grimage to Guadalupe, the holiest shrine of all Mexico, where they con- gregate in immense crowds. There the descendants of a nation sunk in organism fer centuries after the Cruel fixion meet to celebrate the divine tragedy that was enacted in Syria 1900 years ago.
 The most solemn week of all the weeks of the year is Passion week in Mexico City. Images, icons and cruel fixes are to be found everywhere. The most remarkable of the ceremo- nies is the blowing up of Judas. The betrayer Is represented as a mis- shapen monster. Hundreds of his images are sold on Good Friday. They are filled with explosives which blow the doomed figures to atoms when let off on Saturday morning.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Massed Chorus Will Sing.

A massed chorus of more than 900 voices will sing compositions of Den- yer composers on the closing night of Music week in the auditorium, May 21. "Out Where the West Begins" the famous poem by Arthur Chapman, will be one of two Colorado songs rendered by the massed chorus, while the other song will be Sweet COlumbine, a se- lection from the outdoor fantasy, 'The Awakening" which will be presented at the auditorium during Music Week.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Princess Will Marry Officer.

COpenhagen-It is understood that the Princess Thira, sister of King Christian, is soon to be married to an officer of the guards not of the nObil- ity.
 They are said to have fallen in love with each other several years ago, but the King had stea dfastly refused to consent to their marriage. Tie mar riage of Princess Mary of England to ViscOunt Lascelles, a cOmmOner, how ever, is reported 10 have brought about the change in the Kings attitude.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
S525 IN PRIZES FOR THE BEST RHYMES

A new contest is just being started which will interest every woman and girl who reads this paper. Any woman or girl can enter this Contest-anyOne can win! All one has to do is to write a 4-line rhyme on Dr. Prices Phosphate Baking Powder, using only the words which appear either on the label of the Dr. Price can (frOnt and back) or on the printed slip which is found in each Dr. Price can.
 Isn't that easy2 Everyone likes to make rhymes and here is a chance to spend a fascinating hour or two writ ing rhymes on this popular Baking Powder and perhaps winning a sub stantial prize for your efforts.
 59 CASH PRIZES
 For the rhyme selected as best prize of $100 will be given; for the second, third and fourth best rhymes prizes of $75. $50 and $25, respective ly will be given. And besides these prizes there will be 55 prizes of $5 each for the next 55 best rhymes. With such long list of prizes as these, it would be pity not to try your hand at it!
 Here is a 4-Iine rhyme as an ex- ample:
 Taoo teaspoons of this ponder make
 Biscuits, nrNfinS, pie or cake,
 The Prices Co.,, guarantee
 No alum in the cans to be.
 
 As Dr. Prices Phosphate Baking Powder sells for only 25 cents a P Oz. can at grocery stores, some rhymes could play up the remarkable economy of this pure and wholesome baking powder which contains no alum.
 All rhymes must be received by May 1, 1922. Only words appearing can (front and back) or on the printed slip contained inside the can may be used. These words may be used as often as desired, but no other words will be allowed. If you haven't can of Dr. Prices, a copy of the label and the printed slip will be sent to you free upon request.
 Any woman or girl may enter the Contest, but only one rhyme from each person will be considered. In case of ties, the full amount of the prize will be given to each tying contestant. Write plainly on only one side of sheet of paper and be sure to give your name and address.
 Send your rhyme before May 1st to Price Baking Powder Factory, 1909 Independence Blvd, Chicago, nl.-Ad- vertisement.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20

1t any season if suitable moisture con- 1itions for germinatiOn are maintained.
 n northern climates, if seed is planted out of doors, it should be sOwn in the autumn for spring germination.
 Until the trade produces seed of the lily and offers it for sale, 1t is pointed out, it will be necessary for the grower to raise his own seed. The best way to do this now is to procure imported bulbs either in the early winter, when they are generally offered for sale, or at Easter time, when most of the plants are in blossom, and grow seed for planting the following January.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
win Investiaate Freiaht Rates.

Washington Interstate Com mission has determined to institute an investigation of freight rates on bitum- inOus coal produced in Colorado, Wyo- ming, New Mexico and Montana and shipped to states further West and to El PasO, Texas. The investigation will be made iii response to dissatisfaction manifested against coal rates in the Western part of the. United States. A hearing will be held in May.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Speakinq of Farms.

was out with a number of young married people who were talking about farm improvement One man spoke Of having to buy a sIio, and said they cost so much.
 Of course, I thought it was like a thrashing machine and said: "Why can't you borrow One?"
 Every one started to laugh. Then they explained to me what a silO was. Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
GROWING LILIES FROM SEEDS
Federal Department of Agriculture Tells of Results of Experiments
 1t Has Been Making.

In growing Easter lilies from seeds the time of planting depends upon how the florist intends to handle his stocks and possibly upon which his seed be- comes available, says the Bureau of Plant Industry, United State Depart ment of Agriculture. in discussing the results of experiments with growing the flowers from seed instead of from
 bulbs. Sowing they say. can be done
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20

Jamestown, La.-"I suffered with my right side, back and head. A friend of mine told me to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and it did me so much good I never get tired of pralsing it, for I believe it saved my life. I am forty-two years old now and my health Is very good, tho when think I need medicine I get the 'FavOrite Prescription as it is the only medicine ever got that did me any good. I tried several doctors, but none of them helped me. Now I am enjoy ing good health. Mrs. Ida Young blood.
 Favorite Prescription is made with out alcohol and can be obtained from your nearest druggist, in tablets or liquid. If you write Dr. Pierce, presi- dent Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N T., he will give you confidential medical ad- vice free of cost. Don't wait a minute if you're ailing.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Didn't Suit Her.

Betty, who is chatty, was spending the day alone with grandma. After several hours she became nOticeably gloomy, and grandma inquired what was the matter. Well, I don't like it here," she said. 'Tm going away. don't like One-peOple's house."
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20

there is no doubt of the fact that It came from the Far East. Presumably some far-vOyaging mariner, whose home was in Bermuda, brought 1t back with him.
 Our American Easter lily of today if so we may term it--is almost un- doubtedly of Japanese origin. Its se- lection from other varieties, by prefer ence, may be referred to certain nOta. ble advantages blooming, size and number of blossoms, and ease of forcing" in hOthOuses.
 In Egypt, anciently (and presuma- bly in the Levant), calla tubers were one of the most important food crops. They were grown over extensive areas in each annual season of the Niles overflow. At the time of their blossom ing the fields of them must have pre- sented to the eye a beautiful picture. Realizing which fact, we may reason ably suppose that the calla was in Christ's mind when He spoke of the "lilies of the field"
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Spiritual Influences of caIvary.

Let the world on this Easter with all its materialism and all its blood stains, be compared with the world of the first Easter, and 1t must be recog- ized that from Calvary radiated spir- itual influences whose very incomplete results so far encourage the most splendid visions of what humanity will become.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
seIeet Name for country cIub.

Denver-Cherry Hills Country club is the name selected for the new club which is to be located just south of University park and which is being or ganized by prominent DenveriteS.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-04-20
Artisans Who Love Beauty.

In Lafayette, Ind, the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper hangers has issued a brochure de scriptive of their fOur-story office building erected in that city. The building Is in the Italian style of architecture-peculiarly appropriate for the home of an organization inter- ested in the decorative arts. It is stated that the "colOr effects attained in the building are evidence that thi. age has developed not only marvellous materials to work with, but the artis- tic genius to put these materials to- gether beautifully"