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fe23. .dGds.e exSu Trusteet:
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCTIoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF SIX-RoOM AND BATH
BRICK DWELLING. NO. 2O7 EYE

TRUSTEES SALE OF SlA-ROOA AND BATH
BRICK DWELLING. NO. 2O7 EYE
STREET SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue OF q certain deed Of trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 4434, folio 15s ct seq.
Of the land records Of the District Of Colunl.
bia. and at the request Of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will offer
for sale by p4bliS auction; in front 'front.', OF n the
OF MARCH. A. D. 1922. At FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and
premises. situate in the city of Washington:
District of Columbia, to wit: Lot numbered
thirty-fve 1851 In Charles Gessford's sub
division of lots in square numbered seven
hundred and sixty-seven t16D. as per plat
recorded in Lber 20. folio 53. OF the records
Of the office Of the surveyor OF the District
Of Columbia improved as above.
Terms Of sale: One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. the balance in two
equal installn ents. payable in one and two
years, with interest At per cent per annum,
payable semi annually, from day Of sale, Sc
cured by deed Of trust upon the property sold,
or all cash, at the option of the purchaser.
A deposit Of $3.50 required Of the purchaser
at the time Of sale. All conveyancing. re-
cor1ing, revenue stamps and notar.al fees az
the cost Of the purchaser Terms Of sale to be
complied with within fifteen days from day OF
sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost
Of the defaulting purchaser: after hve days
advertisement Of such resale In some news
paper published in the city Of Washington.
b. C. HENRY 8. MATTHEWS,
MILBCRN J. DONOHOE,
fe27-dkds. .exSu trustees.
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TIIOS. J. OWEN &. SON, AUCTIONEERs.
WASHINGTON, d, C. -

TRUSTEEs' SALE OF LOT SO. SQUARE 5154,
WASHINGTON, d. G. -
By virtue Of a power Of sale contained In
deed Of trust from George e. Lomax to the
undersigned trustees, duly recorded among the
land records Of the District Of Columbia. de.
fault having been made in the payment Of
the debt secured by said trust, and at the
request Of the holder Of the trust note. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auc-
tion. to the highest bidder, on the premises,
No. 1907 47th st. me-, on MONDAY, THE
THIRTEENTH DAY or MARCH, 1e2e, AT
FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. lot No. thirty
two (32). m square 6154, improved By q dss-
room frame dwelling. - :
Terms Of sale: 0ne-thiFd cash at the time Of
sale or within fifteen days thereof, 500 Of
which to be paid at the time Of sale. balance
one-third in six and one-third in twelve
months, or all cash at option Of buyer. De-
ferred payments to bear interest and to be
secured to the satisfaction Of tho trustees:
Conveyancing. stamps, recording and title at
the cost OF the purchaser.
MARION DUCKETT,
r. HOWARD DUCKETT.
Evans building, 142o New Ycsk ave.
Washington, d. O. mhe-10t,f fxSu
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THoMAs ]. OWEN Z s0N. ACcTI0NEEE1
Two Very Desirable Two-story
and Basement, Six.room and
Bath Brick Dwellings No. 1547
and l549 4th Street NV.
Excellent Opportunity for
Colored Home Ruvar6.

By authority vested in us we will sell at
public auction. in front Of the premises on
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK Pm, lots 30
and SO in square 521. Two coiored high
schools and Howard University are within
few minutes walk Of this property.
Terms: 500 cash deposit on day Of sale.
$500 .ithn 30 days and the balance payable
title or no sale. Conveyancing, recording
and revenue stamps At purchasers cost Fur.
ther particulars at time Of sale.
THOS. ]. OWEN 4 son. Auets..
mho-d&ds 1881 G st. NV.
THOS !. OWEN g son, AUCTIONEERS.
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By Public Auction
Tuesday, March Z, 1922
Commencing 10 O'Clock AM.

a large stock Of Novelties. Toys. Games. Sta.
1onery, including BOX Paper and Envelopes.
Tablets, Blank Books and School Supplies.
Gloves. Carriers. Handkerchiefs. Belts. Cotton.
Tape. Buttons. etc: Easter and other Holiday
Cards and Novelties. Jewelry. Flags. Nests OF
Baskets. Candles, Toilet. Crepe and Shelf Pa
per. Shaving. Hair and Tooth Brushes. Combs.
Scissors. Pocket Knives and other miscellaneous
items too numerous to mention: also Bur
rcughs' Adding Machine. Shelving, Counters.
Office Furniture, etc.
on THURSDAY. MARCH NINTH 1922,
COMMENCING AT TEN O'CLOCK AN. with.
in the salesroons Of ADAM A. WESCHLER.
500 PA AVE. NV. stock of Notions, Dry
Goods, Furnishings. Stationery. Novelties. etc.
The above stocks will first he offered as an
entirety and If a satisfactory bid ia not re.
ceived will be Immediately sold in detail.
Terms: Cash.
SAMUEL C. REDMAN. Trustee,
LUSSFORD l.. HAMMER, Attorney,
feT-d&dbs. Columbian Building.
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Household Furniture, Upright
Pianos and Miscellaneous Ef-
fects, by Order of Administra-
trix of an Estate and From
Other Sources.
By Public Auction
ut Weschlers
9z0 Pa. Ave. NV.
Saturday
Cnvnsnenr;nS Q.3D A M
Con,anencinx $50 AM.

Mahogany and other Upright Pianos, Three
piece Tapestry Upholstered Living Room Suite,
Ivory Bedroom Suite, pieces; Gateleg Table,
hogany Bed Table, Tapestry Upholstered
Davenport Red. Dressers. Chiffoniers. White
sprRsx. R.s., 'nd Red, 80
American Walnut Dining Room Suite.
nieces: Hall Racks, Drop-sfde Cuuches, Old
Ottoman, Leather Parlor Suite, 8 pieces; Elec-
tric Blue Bird Washing Machine. Refrigera-
tors. Oriole Gas Range. Cafe Cook Range.
Large jewelers. Wall Cases. etc.
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON.
Automobiles. including 10 Standard ''S''
Sedan. '19 Standard ''S' Sport. Hudson Super
Six Sedan. Touring Cars and Roadsters.
mE2..t ADAM A.. WEsCHLER, Auct.
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diminutive sleeves edged with silver
ribbons. The lace overskirt is held
out at the hips in a quaint, fash
ioned manner by small silvered hoops,
but the slip underneath is contrast
fngly narrow and close fitting. A gir-
die of silver ribbon and a cluster OF
white flowers on a bright twisted
The hat pictured is original and at
tractive. The upturned brim is COM
posed of successive layers Of red
lace ruching. while the crown 10 Of
shiny red straw. Diminutive red
candles topped with tiny glitterinG
silver beads are studded along the
upper edge Of the brim. while a clus-
ter of them forms a rosette which is
placed low at one side to give the
only trimming touch.
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TRUsTEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY gIy.ROOM AND BATH BRICK
DWELLING NO. 1895 FOURTH ST.

Ry virtue Of a certain deed Of trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 1911. folio ITO ct seq,
Of the land records of the District Of Column
bia, and at the request Of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction, in front Of the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH,
A. D. 1922. at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
ise-. situate in the District Of Columbia; and
designated as and being lot G5. In Theo Sheck-
els and others commissioners. subdivision In
square $50. as per plat recorded in the ONCE
Of the surveyor for the District Of Columbia,
in Liber 80. folio III.
Terms of sale: All cash over a prior deed Of
trust for 81, 500. particulars Of which will be
stated at time Of sale. $500 deposit required
upon acceptance Of bid. Conveyancing, record
ng and revenue stamps at purchasers cost
Sale to be closed within thirty days or deposit
forfeited.
MICHAEL d. SULLIVAN.
f. RAY WHITE,
fe1s. .23.25.:s Trustees.
ERTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED ON
ACCOUNT OF THE WEATHER TO FRIDAY,
MARCH 8, 1922. SAME HOUR AND PLACE
mh2.2t BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
AnAM wEaCHT,ER AVYCTIONEER
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Executors Sale to Close an Es.
tate of Valuable Corner Prop.
erty, Three-story and Base
ment Brick Dwelling With
Garage, No. 1929 Eye Street
Norfhyvest-

BY virtue Of authority vested in the under
in front of the premises on TUESDAY, THE
FOURTEENTH DAY OF MARCH. 1922. AT
FOUR O'CLOCK i, Pm oris.na, ,o lot .,,,a 10 and
in one parcel as follows: Beginning for the
same at the southwest corner Of said lot 10
30 feet to center of q brick wall. thence east
Al feet. thence south 90 feet to 'I'' street
and thence west along said 'I'' street Al
feet TO the beginning. improved by brick
dwelling containing about 20 rooms and
baths. with brick garage. Inspection upon
application to auctioneer
Terms: One third cash. one-tlird in 90
days aud one-:hird in q months. secured by
deed OF trust on the property sold, or all cash:
$500 required at sale Terms to be complied
with in so days. AL conveyancing. record.
ing and revenue stamps at purchasers cost.
WILLIAM sELBY, Executor.
mh2- -d&de cxSu
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PUBLIC AUCTION AT MORTGAGEE's SALE
OF farm of 184 acres, lying on both sides
Of the W., Is. & A. electric railroad, on
SATURDAY. MARCH 4, 1922,
AT O'CLOCK Pm,
On premises.
Smiths station ia about ten miles from Balti-
more. and the land lies beautifully for sub
division.
For plats and other particulars apply to
BRUNER Il. ANDERSON, Mortgage,
126 New Amsterdam bldg.
Baltimore. Md, -
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STEAMSHIPS.
Clark's 18th Cruise. February 3
TO MEDITERRANEAN

sum,utuous IS empress Of SCoTLAND'
$1,000 Gross Tons. Specially Chartered
" eS DAYS CRUISE. $500 and -
moulding Hotels. Fees, Drives, Guides, ete.
10 Days Esyrt. Palestine. Spain. Italy, Greece.
"a. Europe stop overs allowed on both cruises.
Europe and Passion Play Parties. 500 up =
obsr's 8, 9. Agency. Woodward building.
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TH0s. ]. OWEN { son. 1UCTI0NEERs-.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE, NO. 156 YOU STREET
NORTHWEST, TWO-sTORY BRlCE
r T

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL Estate. NO: 1865 YOU STREET
NoRTHWEsr. Two'sroRY BRICK
By virtue Of 4 certain deed Of trust duly
recorded in Hber 1852. folio $50 ct seq. Of
and At the request Of tn II. party secured shepe
by, the undersigned trustees will offer for sale
BY public auction. In front Of the premises. on
issa AZ Fo6R ocf66k koa M PM, tn II. foio.ias fada
Of washington, District Of Columbia, to wit:
Mallery's subdivision Of lots in block numbered
twenty one (21). Addition to LeDroit Park, -
ss per plat recorded in nbsr County No. II.
veyor Of the District Of Columbia. Said prop
erty now known for purpose, Of assessment and
sf%. Of lot s.s g. Ga.S a5ov. existing
trust Of $500. "A deposit Of $500 required Of
the purchaser at the time Of sale: AL con-
cost Of purchaser. Terms Of sale to be com.
piled with within fifteen (15l days from day
Of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve tho
cost sa' Of defsaitIns purchaser. after i've days
advertisement Of such resale in some news
R.Der published in HHaSEy ias ssS e. # shsERs
fe2seod&ds.e1s MIRIAM 4. DoLAN.
MORTSAGEE'S SALE OF vALtAHLE III.
PROVED FEE SIMPLE RESIDENCE
EsSEEsTr II tue Ms so SousRS SRS.
The undersigned. as attorney. named In 4
certain mortgage. will offer for sale at public
auction on the premises, Oh MONDAY, MARCH
THIRTEEN, 1922 AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM:
the fee simple lot improved by two-story and
venierces, in the town Of Kensington. Mont
gov.fy county. Nd: This lot fronts ON Con:
necticut avenue III. 81 feet. with depth Of
$50 feet and q width in the rear Of s5 Ii feet
and is At the northeastern corner Of Connecti-
cut avenue and Prospect street, opposite the
Roman Catholic Church. Thia desirable modern
suburban residence, located In the town Of Ken.
sington, has all the advantages Of good roads,
stores. churches. schools, eleetric lights, steam
and electric car service to Washington. D. G.,
and has on the property, an Independent water
supply with the necessary pumping Installation; !;
frame garage and other outbIildings.
Terms Of sale: Cash deposit Of $500 At the
time Of sale, balance Of purchase money within
80 days. upon ratification Of the sale by the
Circuit Court fer Montgomery county. Ali ex-
penses to be adjusted to the day of sale.
WILLIAM II. SURRATT,
Attorney Named in Mortgage.
Central Savings Bank Bldg,
NH, 2,6.8.1O Baltimore, Md,
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SEEN IN THE WASHINGTON SHOPS
ny ELESORE DE WITT EBY.

Tweed suits in orchid and rose
shades are attractive for sport wear.
but they have a widespread populari-
ty. and this has deprived them of
the element Of novelty. The discrim-
mating shopper this spring will prob
ably turn to conservative navy blue
twill or gabardine II she wishes to
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To Keep Certain Food in Refrig-
orators Free From Taint. -

Odors in refrigerator have q tend,
ency to rise. Therefore It is best to.
keep such articles rs butter, milk and.
eggs on the bottom shelf These are
the most likely of all foods to take on
odors from other things in the refrig-
orator THE HOUSEWIFE.
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To Be Sold at Auction.

Pursuant to an order Of the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia, holding q Probate
Court. in the matter Of the estate Of 'Orren
G. Staples. deceaeed. administration No. 25o6l.
We We win sell At public suction. within our ONCE:
NINTH DAY OF MARCH. 1877. the above
by 4 first deed Of trust for $2.250 on lot 81
in square 4O87. lots a. 4s, 40 and so in
square 406S. being premises 1908 Orren street
ne. and 1112, lila. 1l16 and. Ills Staples
street me-, respectively.
Terms: All cash at time of sale.
TH0S. J. OWEN 4 son, Aucts.
mh1-7t, ,exSu
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A curious superstition which still
exists in out-of-the-way rural dis
tricts Of England is that a child's
nails should never be cut during tire
first year of its life, for II they sre
the child 10 . rtain to grow up light
fingered. e. -
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l26 Shares Of Greene Cananea
Copper Company Stock, Is
$1,000 Gold Bonds of the
Chevy Chase to Great Falls
Land Corporation, 1900
Shares Of Mojave Tunsten
Company Stock, 50 Shares Of
the Continental Trust Com,
pany Stock, 24S Shares of the
Emerson Pump and Valve
Corporation Stock, $l1,2 1,250.O0
Worth Of First Deed of Trust
Notes.
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Bankruptcy Sale of a Large
Stock Of Stationery, Novel
ties, Toys, Notions, Leather
Goods, Fixtures, Burroughs"
Adding Machine, etc, Con-
tanned in the Wholesale Estab-
ishment at No. $50 Pa. Ave.
Northwest. ~.
By virtue OF an order Of the Supreme Court
or the District Of Columbia holding bank
iuptcy court in re Ralph Il. Gilchrist and Wal
ter T. Barr. individually and as co-partners.
trading as Gilchrist. Barr and Co.. Bankrupts
No 1880. the undersigned trustee will aell
within the above premises
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THOMAS J. OWEN & son, AUcTIoNEERs
Trustees Sale Of Two Brick
Dwellings, Being the Six
room Dwelling No. 249 Sd
Street S.W. and the Four
room Brick Dwelling in Rear
Thereof.

BY authority vested in the undersig igned. un-
der the last will and testament Of Robert
Lowe. deceased, we will sell at public auction
In front Of the premises, on THURSDAY. THE
NINTH DAY OF MARCH, 1922. AT FOUR
THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. lot S63 formerly
parr Of lot 34). in square $50.
Terms: e.thffd cash. balance in one and
two years, with interest at Z per centum per
annum, payable semiannually and secured on
the property sold. or all cash at purchasers
option. Conveyancing. recording and revenue
required at time Of sale. Purchaser allowed
thirty days TO complete the purchase. Further
at time of sale.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY. By THOMAS BRADLEY,
Vice President. Trustee: fe27-d&ds.e exsn-
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THos. J. OWEN e SON. AUCTIONEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUABLE SIX
ROOM AND BATH BRICK DWELLINGS.
NOS. 702 AND TO IRVING ST. NV.
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust duly
recorded in Liner No. 456S. folio 321 ct seq.
and Liber 45es. folio $50. respectively. Of the
land records Of the District Of Columbia. and
the undersigned trustees will sell at nnh,ie
NEsDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF MARCH.
AID. 1922. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the fol
lowing described land and premises. situate
10 the District Of Columbia. and designated as
and being lots 81 and s5. in Dennis McCarthy's
Browns subdivision of parts Of the tract Of
Pleasant" as per plat Of said nrst mentioned
subdivision. recorded in Liber No 90. folio
1s9 Of the records Of the office Of the surveyor
Of the District Of Columbia.
Terms Of sale: AL cash over q prior deed
Of trust for So. $50 on each lot. A deposit Of
$500 required upon each lot at time Of sale.
Conveyancing. recording and revenue stamps
at purchasers cost. Terms Of sale to be
complied with within thirty days or deposit
forfeited. JESSE II. HEDGES.
JAMES n. CARTER,
fe24. .d&ds, ,exSu Trustees.
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TOMORROW.
- ADAM A. WEsCHLER. AUCTI0NEER.
Executors Sale of Household
Furniture, Carpets. ETC., in
No. go Eye Street North

BY virtue Of authority vested in the under
signed by the last will and testament Of Eliza
beth Wright. deceased. l will sell BY public
auction within the above premises, ON FRIDAY.
MENCING TEN O'CLOCK AN. Walnut Bed
Suites, Walnut bookcase and Secretary
Desk, Hair Mattresses, Pillows. Bedding,
Wardrobes. Toiletware. Carpets, Ice Box, Lawn
Urn. Trunks. Coal, etc.
Terms: Cash.
fe2s-3t Adds d. MERRITT. Executor.
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THOMAS ]. OWEN 4 son, ATCTf0NEEKS
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THos. J. OWEN 4 SON. AUcTIoSEERs.
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EMANUEL n. HEWLETT,
PERIL w. FRISBY, Trustees.
fecl-dts. exSu
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mos. J. OWEN 4 son. AUCTIoNEERs.
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THos J. OWEN & son. AUCTION
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fe23-d&ds. .exsu Trustees.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-02
HALF A CENTURY
0klahOman Praises ack-Draught
Having Used 1t Can Safely
Say for so Years"

Grandfield, Okla.-One of the best
known farmers of Tilman County, Mr..
G. w. Tisdale, who owns and manages
a wagon yard here, says:
81 have used Thedford's Black
Draught-I believe l can safely say for
fifty years.
Il was born and reared in Texas,
Freestone County, siXty-four years ago.
| have been married forty-four years.
My father used Black-Draught before !
was married. and gave 1t to us :.
For forty-four years Of my married
life, it has had a place on our medi-
cine shelf. and is the only laxative, or
liver medicine, we use. We use 1t
for torpid liver, sour stomach, head
ache. Indigestion -. ! don't think we
could get along without it, knowing
what 1t has done for us, and the money
1t has saved 1t is just as good and re-
liable today as it was when we began
its use. My boys use 1t and they are
satisfied it's the best liver medicine
they have ever used"
Tbedford's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, not dfsagreeablo to take
and acts In a prompt and natural way.
So many thousands Of persons have
been benefited by the Sc Of Thedford's
Black Draught, you should have mo
hesitancy in trying this valuable old
well-established remedy, for most liver
and stomach disorders. NCl3SD'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-02
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

The Americas club will be fixed
in its new quarters on the third floor
of the Johnson & Harold building
in few days. A grand opening ball
will be given Oh or about the 18th
instant.
The complaint increases about the
street car tracks in our midst. They
are a nuisance and if the city coun-
Gil really wants to do something
let them attend to it.
Mr., and Mrs; G. W. Glover are at
Magnolia Springs. They leave for
am extended trip west tomorrow.
Edgar Dunlap left yesterday for
Atlanta where he will make his home
in the future. Americas is filled
with his friends and admirers who
more than regret that ne will no
more live here.
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~

4 bent-up old man with long robes
and a flowing beard And at the
same time pretty bushes and flowers
grew all around with a tinkly little
stream flowing merrily along De
tween them.
A pretty arch-way with rose vines
growing on it bore some letters
which read, "Dingle Dell! Your for
tune told for nothing! All magic
free, Step in"
By and by when everything was
ready, along came Nancy and Nick
and Rubadub.
why, declare" said Rubadub
This isn't the Dingle Dell I was
looking for, but | suppose it's az
good as any. Let's go in and see il
this wizard can help us catch Flap,
Doodle and get back the Fairy
Queens wand"
So in they all marched.
(To Be Coutinued)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-02

Mayor of an Ohio town fined his
sewtwo dollars; but all fathers can't
be mayors.
Wise men never make faces at
cop or spank a ne;ghbor's child.
StroudsbU:g (Pa.) man claims a
fish pulled him in. The strange part
is the man is a preacher.
Pittsburg doctors say handsbaking
is dangerous. 1t does lead a man
into lending money.
One might think Detroit police
hunt sad brGs. They are being
equipped with tear bombs and bril-
shot.
But a shock awaited her when
she entered her cousins home and
was greeted by the housekeeper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-02
OBSERVATIONS
BY TOM SIMS


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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-09-02
MINSTREL SHOWS.

A BOUT this time Of year, long
ago, the old home town was
electrified by billboards announcing
that Z minstrel show would open
the winter season at TIE Opera
House,
This was the custom in nearly
every town. 1t was a mystery that
has never been solved, how there
were enough minstrel shows to go
around.
Among the cherished thrills Of
memory, one of the greatest was
the moment when the audience sat
in darkness, the footlights flashed
gn for the FIRST act, and behind the
curtain rose a plantation melody
sung by the entire company
Do you remember when your boy
hood ambition was to be the drum
major of minstrel parade, or to
rattle the bones as an end-man and
crack the joke about the mule that
kicked mother-in-law in the jaw?
Second choice was to be the inter
locutor, whose delicious existence
reached its climax with Gentlemen,
be seated"
It was proper for burnt-cork ar
fists to @open" the Opera House, for
the minstrel show is the only form
Of theatricals that can be claimed as
100 per cent American.
The immortal Billy. Birch - of
Birch, Wambold & .Backus Ministries
said the first minstrel act was IN
the Federal Street Theater in Bos-
ton, d799. when comedian named
Young Nblacked up" and sang The
Cay Negro Boy"
The first real minstrel show was
Dan Emmett's Virginia Ministries,
which took the road in 1912.
Old-timers will remember Daddy
tRice, Primrose and West, George
Christy, Gus Howard, The Great Eu-
gene and other famous butnt-colk
artists who made the minstrel show
great American institution.
The minstrel show was training
school from which graduated hum