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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31

ments of the Georgia Public Service
Commission, to petition that body for
authority to make effective the
three-cent penalty at Augusta on in
terstate shipments.
Our application to the commission
has been pending for some months
and was made the subject of one or
more hearings. We have just receiv-
ed the following response to our ape
tition in letter from Mr.. E. NJ. Price,
Rate Expert, dated October 25th:
Il am directed by the commission
to advise you that upon considera-
ton, this petition is denied.
"The commission directs further
that the Central of Georgia railway
company remove the discrimination
now existing in favor of Augusta,
Ga, against all other compress and
concentrating points on its line in
Georgia"
1t is not quite clear to my mind
just what the commission would have
US do in the matter and it will neces-
sarily have to be the subject of fur
Their handling with that body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
TOOK INITIAL \
STEP FOR UNIFORM RATES

In connection with news article
IromAtlanta, stating that an order
had been made by the Georgia Public
Service Commission relative to the
rates on cotton for compression,
Charles T. Airey, vice-president and
Traffic Manager of the Central of
Georgia, made the following state
ment:
In the case in question there was
no complaint before the commission,
but merely petition of the Central
Of Georgia railway for authority to
bring the concentration parctices at
Augusta into harmony wiM those
prevailing at other points in Georgia.
The facts are that the last cotton
season the Central of Georgia, to
meet competition OF other routes,
permitted the movement of cotton in
an uncompressed state from all
points on its line to Augusta for
compression with reshipped provi-
lege to certain destinations.
Other compress points in Georgia
served by the Central of Georgia
not simultaneously given a similar
privilege as the concentration rules
and regulations were uniform as be-
tween all carriers serving such points.
1t was recognized, however, that with
respect to market competition, Au-
gusta would thus enjoy an advantage
over other compress and concentra-
ton points and we undertook to re-
move the discrimination by extend
ing the radius from which Macon,
Columbus, Americas, Albany, ETC.,
could draw cotton and secure the
usual transit privileges.
Such wide extension of the con-
centration rules, of course, meant
that we would have to haul for much
| greater distances than formerly cot
ton in an uncompressed state thus
requiring more cars, and would les
sen the benefit from the absorption
Oh compress charges which we make
at interior points to secure economy
in its transportation therefrom.
1t was but equity, therefore, that
in view of the greater cost of serv-
ice the charge should be something
more than for shipments handled
moer direct and in less expensive
way. Accordingly, an addition to
the through rate from point Of orr
gin to final destination of three cents
per 100 pounds was made. The same
additional charge was made at Au-
gusta with respect to interstate ship
ments of cotton at the commence
ment Of this season, but inasmuch as
none was made in connection with
Augusta transit shipments last sea-
son, it was necessary, under require
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY


(From the Times-Recorder Oct.
81, 1929
Miss Sarah Tower is at home
again after visit of several weeks
with Mrs. George H. Fields in Balm
bridge.
Miss Allene Gentry, who will be
one of the attendants of the Wheat
ley-Hooks wedding, is the guest of
Miss Wheatley.
Miss Clara Willie Prather will be
an attendant at the Verdery-Whit-
saker marriage on next Wednesday
in Augusta.
Invitations have been received
here to the marriage of Miss Fran
ces Nunnally, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Nunally, of Atlanta, to
John Charles Wheatley, formerly of
Americas, now of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Simmons and
Miss Dorothy Simmons, who have
resided for some time past in Amer
icus, have gone to Savannah to live.
Miss Sarah Davis, the guest of
Mrs. Grover Scott for several weeks,
has returned to her home in Miami,
Fla
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
DUMB-BELL & co.

Engineers used to say that it
was impossible to bridge the
Hudson river at New York City.
They have changed their minds.
The bridge will be built. The
impossibility of yesterday is the
accomplishment of tomorrow. So
runs civilization.
The new bridge will have for
its "backbone' four cables, each
~ feet in diameter. These ca
bles will support the central
span, 5000 feet long, without a
pier in the water below.
The bridge, says one engineer,
will contain 100000 tons of
steel, which is more steel than
all the bridges across the Mis-
sissippi and Ohio rivers.
BY 1910 at least 25,000,000
vehicles and 2OO,0O0,OO0 passen-
gers a year will be passing over
this BRIDGET expectations
materialize.
Representative Ernest Acker-
man, of New Jersey, says the
bridge across the Hudson will
be "the most stupendous engi-
neering work yet undertaken,
surprising in that respect and
also in final cost the Panama
Canal"
The actual bridge will cost at
least 100000. About $115,-
100000 additional will be re-
quired, for the approaches.
1t makes you wonder, is there
any limit to the engineering
powers of man, second only to
the ant Tin proportion to size)
as builder?
This enormous expenditure of
money, human labor and mate
rails is necessary because people
persist in flocking to join the
swarm in New York City each
year on a.larger scale, ss !
1t is just d beginning of what
will be required in the future.
All this, the penalty of Aocking
TO an island.
In the long run, it might be
cheaper to abandon New York
City proper and move the
swarmers to the mainland of the
United States.
1t starts you wondering if, af-
ter all, many of our vast engi-
ncering feats" are not rather
futile. The high cost of swarm
ing together, like all other costs,
has a prohibitive limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
THE FLAPPER'S SECRET.

Lester F. Scott, secretary of
the Camp Fire Girls, will tour
westward from New York to see
how far this "Shifters" move
ment has spread.
"Shifters' is the secret organ
ization of he and she flappers.
1t started in New York among
high school students. Wanting
pin-money, and remembering
Barnum's maxim about one be-
ing born every minute, they
formeds a firts' secret society.
Members wear badges-brass
clips. These, by ritual code, are
worn in various combinations on
hat and other garments, signify
ing, 81 flirt," "You can date me
up for tonight" Eyes, I kiss"
ct cetera, ad jazzeum.
A newly initiated member is
told that he or she has been
stung, and advised to pass the
joke along to others.
The "Shifters" movement has
, spread like wildfre, all through
the eastern cities.
The "Shifters" has lad a
mushroom growth because any
form of secret society thrills and
hypnotizes the Imagination of
youth. Fundamentally, it is a
gold brick. the initiation fee run
ming as high as $4 to Sc. Ofi(
ials of the Camp Fire Girls say
they are organizing against the
Shutters" largely because they
discover that it is causing poor
girls to spend their money un-
wisely.
The "Shifters" craze is the
most peculiar psychological wave
that has swept the country since
jazz music was imported from
the underworld dives of Buenos
Aires.
While it may be based on a
joke-tbe desire of the stung to
pass the sting along-it has
dangerous possibilities to the
morals of American youth.
1t makes its appeal by tread
ing en- very thin and forbidden
ice. That the nature of the bait
appeals to so many among the
young should make the grown
ups put on their thinking caps.
The solution is largely in out
door sports and more attention
to children in the home,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR MAYOR

At the Urgent solicitation of
many friends l Announce myself a
candidate for Mayor of Americas,
subject to the Democratic
primary, to be held on the 9Th day
of November, 1922; and will CRATE
fully appreciate your influence and
support. Respectfully,
L. LIN BELL.
Americas, Ca, Oct. 10, 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY


(From the Times-Recorder Oct.
81, 1929
The reckless driving of fast horses
upon the streets here should be pro-
hibited. Race courses are thus made
out of our business streets.
Mrs. Frank Harold will have as
her guests this week Misses Mary
Walker and Pauline Novel;, of Mon
roe; Miss Ellen HilIyer, of Atlanta,
and Miss Mary Mumford, of Carriers
vile, four of Georgia's fairest young
women. In honor Of her guests Mrs.
Harold will entertain at military
euchre Friday evening.
Already the merchants are dec
Grating their stores for the Elks fair.
The decorations at Duncan's store
especially are elaborate and beauti-
full.
Customers are going to be plenti-
full at the Country store next week.
If you want a pound Of nails or a
silk hat, just try the Country store.
The Americas small boy will arise
at an earlier hour tomorrow than on
any day in the year. His address
will be the show grounds.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY
Monday morning, no paper pub
lshed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
E. J. WITT.
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters of Americus: The
friends of S. L. Hammond hereby
announce him a candidate for alder
man, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary on November 8th, and earnest
ly solicit your support of one who
is well qualified to render just and
capable service in this important po-
sition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
RADIO FUTURE

A New York City department.
store has just sold $50 "West-
ern Electric receiving and broad
casting stations at $495 apiece.
This was a special sale. The
outfits are described as Built
for the U. S. Navy. Adopted by
the U. S. government as stand
ard. Now in successful use on
government ships. Sets that have
never been used"
This sale is a history-making
event.
1t is the forerunner of best
grade radio at low price.
The ad offering t.lese sets for
$495 says "the estimated cost of
producing these sets today is
1855, and the estimate is con-
sentative"
The production cost, however,
will be reduced eventually.
Cheap radio of the best grade is
inevitable. Remember, watches
were almost prohibitive in price
to the average man until Inger-
soil set out to make them for a
dollar. SO were autos, until
Henry Ford put on his thinking
cap.
Another prophetic vision of
radios future comes from We'll
lesley, Mass, where Roger Bah
son, business expert, backs a
movement to build a wireless
community church"
In this church, at different
hours each Sunday, religious
services for all denominations
will be conducted by radio.
What Babson has in mind is
eventually national radio SER
vice by which isolated commune
ties will egt the best music and
the best preaching available.
Mans great invention is the
art Of communication. It's firm
form was speech. People began
coming out of their separate and
individual caves and congrega
ca IN small settlements as soon
as they were able to trade ideas
and disarm each others suspic-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
WINE DRINKING.

Heaping Goals of fire on the
heads of the sufferers in the
Volstead Desert, W. J. Todd, an
EngIishman, has just published
a book on how to enjoy wines.
Discussing this volume,
Handbook of Wine" the Lon
don Daily Mail describes its
author as "a well-known author
ity." That is enough to assure
the book a wide sale in America.
"Never was wine better made
than now" is Todd's conclusion.
He may change his mind if he
tours our country, as do so many
English writers, and politely has
to swallow some of the vintages
of 1921 and 1922, made in the
cellar with newspapers pinned
over the windows.
The connoisseur-like apprecia-
ton of fine wines is becoming a
lost art, says Todd. He finds
that tobacco, especially cigar
cites, is numbing the fine and
delicate taste that used to en-
able chronic wine-bibber to get
different RESPONSE from each
brand of wine.
The best clarets have not been
truly appreciated in England,
laments Todd, since King Ed
ward set The fashion of the long
cigar.
If you have a fine wine and
want to enjoy it, Todd warns,
it must be drunk in a room
e which is not crowded.
This is obvious, for in a room
crowded with the thirsty, fight
might break out for possession
of the bottle.
However, such is not Todd's
meaning. What he appears to
be driving at is that in a large
gathering ones attention is dis
tracted and it is impossible to
give TO the wine the concentra-
ton necessary to appreciate its
nectar taste.
And finally Todd warns that a
bottle of wine should be given
most tender handling since the
beverage loses much of its delic-
iousness if agitated or poured
out roughly.
Americans of good memory
of bar-room days can, by strain
ing the Imagination, follow him.
1t sounds queer and unnatural,
though, this moaning about the
taste of wine and no word about
the kick. Over here, if the wine
had sufficient kick, many former
connoisseurs would be willing
to stand for sulphur-and-alum
taste. In fact, they do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
ions BY exchanging words.

ions by exchanging words.
Writing was the next great in
vention, enabling people to COM
municate 'over long distances,
without coming face to face.
Then came printing. With it,
the germ of real civilization.
Next was the telegraph, evolv-
ed from the primitive system of
communicating long distances by
relays of tom-toms or puffs from
beacon fires.
The telephone crowded close
on the heels of the telegraph.
The next step may be mental
telepathy.
Now it's radio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
H. M. STOKES

Registration books for the City
Primary to be held Nov. 8th, 1922,
for the election of Mayor and -Four
Aldermen, open from date until Nov
18th, 1922. ~
All persons over II years Of age
and who have paid all taxes due (but
not including 1929 are entitled to
register. e. j. ELDRID GHs,
Nov. 4 Clerk and Treasurer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters of City of Ameri-
Gus: l hereby announce myself a
candidate for alderman, subject to
the Democratic primary on Novem-
Der 8th, 1922, and promise if elect
ed to use my best efforts toward a
just administration, and the most eff
fcient service possible in every de-
partment. Your support will be APP
preciated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31

Work or Fight" was the war
slogan and now we are doing both.
The man who acts a iackass is the
goat and leads dogs life.
Most of the hats in the political
ring. get mud on them.
Health hint: Never go hunting
with an enemy.
The height of fashion is lower.
One way to see COLLINS Halloween
is eat too much mince pie before
going to bed.
Actors look forward to this win
ter. The audiences will applaud to
keep their hands warm.
Babe Ruth is making money
transforming. Who said he couldn't
hit flock of barns?
You see hand-painted pictures of
health; but painting a car never
takes the knock out of the engine.
Here is some hair-raising news
AL Apple says women will return to
the pompadour this winter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR MAYOR

TO the Voters of Americas: I
hereby announce myself candidate
for Mayor, subject to the Democrat
ic primary on November 8th, 1922,
and if elected pledge my best efforts
toward faithful, conservative, eff
cient and just administration of the
affairs of the city, in every depart
ment.
j. GILMORE POOLE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
SEEK POISON CLUE

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. .E-Au-
thorities are seeking a clue to the
sender of the poisoned cake that kill
ed W. w. Sterrett, of Devon, and
resulted in serious illness of his wife.
Indications are that woman sent
the cake the two poisons being mixed
with the icing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31

candidate for Alderman of Americas,
subject to the Democratic Primary to
be held on the Sth day of November
next; and will appreciate your per-
sonal influence and support Re-
specially W. E. MITCHELL
Americas, Ga, Oct. oath, 1922.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR ALDERMAN.

To the Voters of Americus: l
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
9Th. Your vote and influence Will
be appreciated.
E. L. CARSWELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
A THOUGHT

Take fast hold of instruction;
let her not go; keep her; for she
is thy light.-Proverbs Ais.
instruction ends in the school
room, but education ends only
with life. And education is to
unfold nature; to strengthen
good and conquer evil; to give
self-help; to make a nan. -
Frederick W. Robertson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR ALDERMAN

To the Voters of Americas: l
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
8th. Your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
HUGH L. MIZE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
T o. SIM S,A Y S

People often will give three cheers
for something they wouldn't give
anything else for.
Russia has so much paper money
now she may use paper hangers for
bank tellers.
Professor is counting our cuss
words. If he will see most any tax
payer his job will be done.
All the kings horses and all the
kings men can't get order in Eng
land again.
What's in a name? In Kansas
City the new federal prohibition
supervisor is Mr.. Hunt.
Nothing tickles a man with a new
overcoat like cold spell.
A poor man gets shot when if rich
he only would have been sued for
breach of promise.
You can hardly blame the north
wind for whistling. 1t is going south
where it is warm
Isn't a tea hound a lap dog?
"No Smoking for Ministers Here"
headline. Nor hereafter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
For ALDERMAN

l am a candidate for Alderman of
Americas, subject to tie Democratic
primary, Nov. 8.
Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated. Respt.
W. I. M'MATH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR MAYOR

l hereby announce my candidacy
for Mayor of the City of Americas,
subject to the city primary to be held
November 8, 1922, for the purpose
of electing a Mayor and four Alder
men. Your vote and support will be
appreciated.
o. C. JOHNSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
Political Announcements
For Mayor

l am a candidate for the office of
Mayor of the City of Americas, sub
ject to the city primary, November
s, 1922. l solicit the support of all
qualified voters.
C. J. CLARK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR ALDERMAN.

To the Voters of Americus: /
hereby announce my candidacy for
Alderman of City of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary Nov.
8th. Your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
H. M. STOKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
RAILROAD seHEDULES

Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains, Americas, Ga.
The following schedule figures
published as information and not
~, a--~sN+ooA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31
FOR ALDERMAN.

At the urgent solicitation of my
friends, hereby announce myself a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-31

Work or Fight" was the war
slogan and now we are doing both.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-22
CHAPTER III
lie Old Indians liift

DABBlTS Of stone. Jack and Janet
~ looked at the little creatures they
held in their hands. Only moment
ago they had seen these rabbits frisking
up the side Of the house. dancing oil
n" clothes line and soaring the dogs
away. Yet here they were. rabbits OF
stone. cold and without life.
Jack and Janet wondered II their
eyes we're fooliLg them. Or could this
BE- magic!
Even IA they looked nt the stone
rabbits. the bunnlcs seemed TO come to
life again. The white spotted rabbit
leaped our of Janet's arms and the
black spotted rabbit leaped out Of
Jacks arms.
Whisk. The stone rabbits vanished
around the corner OF the house.
Jack and Janet were SO startled they
turned to run into the house. Surely
this was magic.
Again they heard snort, as If some
one were trying 10 hold back n laugh.
They looked behind them. 4 face was
yeeking around the corner of the house
whence the rabbits had vanished. a
wrt"kled, red face.
at IS Happy Hands, cried Jack
joyfully.
Sure enough, 1t was Happy Hands.
the Indian maker Of toys and helper OF
Sanra Claus.
"Ush. Merry Christmas!' grunted
HAPPY Hands. his eyes laughing, al
Merry Christmas.' cried Jack and
Jarct. odd you see a couple of magic
rabbits Just now"
The old Indians cves laughcd harder
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-22

two stone rabbits. They boundcd
through the air, the white spotte ed rnb :
tit landing in Janet's arms ond Tho
bIack-Spotted rabbit landing in Jacl; (
arms. '' oacA ;
But now as Jacl; ard Janet stared q,
tE'm tho children saw so,netbin. ,bn
haG''l noticed before--thcy saw strin ss
ted 20 holes In the cars and toiis 81
thG rabbits. These strings ran m .tioL.
!cld IN the hands of the old Indian
All OF q sudden Jack aud Janet nm .
lerStood the m! !stery OF the stone rnh =.
ti,a' The rabbits were hot mnric rab ab
Dts at all. They were jus, what % thov
appeared to be-stone rabbits-.hn,
Happy Hands. the Indian, had mndo
thtm appear to be alive by the way hc
ToIked me strings tied 10 them. Tho
indian had fooled them BY making ths m
raoDi'H turn somersaults, climb the side
Il, H., 'nc n"aSe and dance on the c'otbes
p 15nS; ue had fooled the dogs, JOHNNY
~ yat' aan loddle Phpkins, too, and had
sNon them bad scare. D"'
Ugh 4. | have brough, YOU Christian.
pre@ehts.' said Happy Hands Iva, wa,
can use these stone rabbits who, xo,,
~aEt 10 play jokes on other folks .uHH .nH
when You do not want TO plnv ioIo. I.'
slanning.' iioi''
Thank you!' cried Jack and Jouot
W" VII have lot Of fun with tbes.
SION" rabbits. We will take them on,
lht9 the woods and play Jokes on ths
rabbits AID squirrels of Daddy Dog
school. llnrrah! Iurrah for the stone
lhe old Indian S eyes sparkled with
laughter as he looked toward thu wooda
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-22
Observation-Disclosures

NEW coal. feed and building suUDIy
yard Bethlehem Br. p. and Il. r. in
substan'lal suburban section; !. acres,
and street fron,a g"s; lew sic.
siding about $50 feet in Length. : cnncrets
Inns, caUaciiy 500, tons, coal; reN building
3-rs@ It, 2, stories. Tor feed. space ,o-
nee building etc: complete, realy 10 d.,
business. s $500 for appo.nrneat TO In.
specl, write, or phone Amber I31. 10
II. J. DAGGER,
ayphler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-22

~ AINES OUTSIDE ". THIiA.
S'one dwelling. 2 baths aud al conv..
.og.try houses sarase. "'I ,,n a7lrdeHcs q
OTHEKS. ! ,To = ACRES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-22
S1O,5OOrNEW HOMES

On ~ noo.', il. W. heat, gaS Ll',N' u; hriCk
ri'u.accs; lots s0x2i0, Wal.!nG', p! 4-. ton
C. t. PETERS & sos. Ups CllLSINLI ST