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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17

The impossible of yesterday is the
accomplishment of today; the ingen-
uity of scientists seems almost unlim-
tied. Inventions and discoveries fol
low each other in rapid succession
Cor years we have been taking our
calomel with never a thought that its
nauseating, gripping and dangerous
qualities could be avoided.
Now comes the triumph of modern
pharmacy, the calomel tablet that i.
so entirely purified from the nauseat-
ing and Objectionable qualities that
the manufacturers authorize drug
gists everywhere to refund the price
if Calotabs causes the slightest I'M
pleasantness. EAe next time you are
bilious or constipated try Calotabs
The effect is entirely delightful One
tablet at bedtime with a swallow Of
water. No taste, no unpieasantness
of any kind. Next morning you
awake feeling fine, liver cleansed,
system purified, appetite hearty. Eat
what you please-no danger.
Beware of limitations! Genuine
Calotabs are sold only in Checker
board" (black and white) packages
bearing the copyrighted trademark
"Calotabs." The large, family size
sells for thirty-fve cents; vest
pocket size, ten cents. All dealers
are authorized to refund the price il
you are not delighted VITA Calctabs.
n dy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17

looking with disgust at the white face
that stared back at her.
Quickly she went to the door, locked
1t softly, and then pulled open her
bottom bureau drawer
She laid sleeveless black frock
with a deep-cut Y on the he'd, then
On hands and knees, she drew from
their hiding place Il lip pencil a pair
of green earrings with swinging loops,
a high carved comb with. a sparkle of
green and brilliant jude-colored slip
pers and stockings.
With the same concentration that
she lent to her Office work, she bent
over the picture of May Airline, the
movie actress, and, studying the folds
of waved hair on the actress head.
she began to twist and torture her
own hair into something like a copy
Her arms ached and she took down
her hair three times in despair before
the result she desired grew into shape
When she had slipped into the
sleeveless frock and felt the earrings
swing against her cheek as she moved
she looked at herself The old Melita
still gazed at her from the pitiless
mirror until she lifted the lip pencil
andmmade her lips into soft red bow
that Knocked from her white face. just
a tiny shadow under the eyes and she
would be through.
she stood watching herself with her
heart palpitating, dropped her eye
lashes, lifted them as she had seen
Nellie do with greatest effect, smiled
back over her shoulder, and blew a
kiss with airy affectation from the
palm of her hand.
Disgusting she said, suddenly
fiinging herself down in a chair. 81
won't go through all those tricks
and"
She stopped. Wasn't it worth going
through all those studied wiIes for the
sake of home of her own?
bfelita visualized the very house
tiny and white. with brilliant green
shutters. and polished beHpull She
walked through the fresh rooms of
her dream house, sweet with flowers
in blue bowls, watched the curtains
blowing in the breeze, Strengthened
the white and gold plates in the din
ing room on the table set for two, and
came back to reality with a painful
jerk.
Miss Melitai Genneman to see
youi" a voice called outside her door
With something like horror she ~
nembered that arthur Bridges hss
said he would leave that brief of bis
with her to be copied Arthur Bridges
the man who~dlctated letters to her
every day and fed her work as though
she We're a well-oiled machine!
: I've cot 70 have some practice, she
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
A New Leaf for
Melita
BY JESSIE DOUGLAS


G. 1922. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate
Il am, said 1Iellta with quiet de-
cssfon going 10 get married"
The girl on the couch opposite gave
q gurgle Of establishment
'Melita YOU Nheul'
81 don't think its the most tactful
thing il the world to be so surprised, -
Melita said slowly because"
sob, didn't mean it That ISL
never expected you hyr-Soure such
d good business woman and you never
look at a man and
You mean man never looks at
INT Aelita Post said bit Wisttuliy.
E'oh, my dear, you're a sweet thing
and all that, bur you're not exactly
a mans girl, and"
he color riHned into Melitas cheeks
ana II looked Tor 4 moment as though
she were going TO cry.
I'm going 10 be. though. You'll
see !"
when do you beginT"
II shall begin on New Years-to-
morrow night at your dinner"
Nellie Griffith shook out her fluffy
skirt, ran her hands through her
bobbed light hair, and, snatching up
her hat, jammed it on nonchalantly
as she turned to the door.
wish you LUCK" was all she vouch-
safed.
When she was alone Melita stood
up with that same air Of, resOlute de-
cislOn and began to pull the pins out
of her hair Thick, straight hair, that
was brushed smoothly back from her
forehead and twisted into a single coil
behind, fell to her waist With some
thing like tierceness she pulled off Ter
tailored skirt, her severe blouse, and
stood In her little fringed petticoat,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
WANT FADES RUSS BEAUTY

Odessa, Beautiful hands are a
thing of the past in Russia. The hands
of once handsome women are hard
and horny, almost as those of field
laborers. They have neither hot water
nor soap in which to wash them. nor
salves and cold creams TO prevent
chapping.
Constant household labor In their
single rooms, making fires for cooking,
carrying water chopping wood and
many other primitive duties have has
tened the effect of coldsand dirt. NAL
nutrition is another cause. Lack of
milk and fats has wrought havoc with
tender skins Many women'S cheeks
are notified like the skin of fish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
PUPILS SAVE s52, 900 IN YEAR

Terre Haute, Ind.-More than S52,-
600 has been saved by children in the
local public school system of banking,
according to a report made the school
board by Jane Tilley, superintendent
of schools.
Mrs. Tilley said that most of this
money would not haYe been saved had
it not been for the school banks, as
most of this amount was deposited in
small amounts, ranging from 1 cent to
a quarter.
The children in the various rooms
have a certain day each week on which
they make their deposit The money
deposited is later taken to the various
trust companies in the city and de
posted for the children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
FASHION SHOW TO BE
SOCIAL EVENT THURSDAY.

The Music Study club VII enter
tain society Of Americas Thursday
evening at S:t5 O'Clock on the spa
cious lawn of the l. G. Council home
on Chruch street with novelty a
fashion show.
Mrs. Charles Hudson, who is chair
man of the decorating committee, has
appointed as her assistants Miss En-
mae Borum, Mrs. Frank Sheffield,
and Mrs. Max Cawood, who have de-
signed a lovely decorative motif for
the occasion. Vari-colored japanese
lanterns viii be dotted about in the
trees, with stands of growing plants
and vases Of bossoming flowers
forming an attractive background.
Refreshments will be served from
a flower-eovered booth, to consist of
sandwiches, punch and frozen cream.
The program will include Miss
Melya Clark, who will sing zone Fine
Day." from Madame Butterfly, ar
rayed in gorgeous Japanese cos
tune of crepe, impersonating the
part she interprets. Others will be
Mrs. Dan O'Connell, wearing an Alice
blue gown, with jewels furnished by
Thos. L. Bell, jewcler, who will sing
"Alice Blue Gown" from the musi-
cal comedy Irene.
Miss Susan Stallings, impersonator
and reader, will give Mendelssohn's
Spring Song, and Miss Florrie War
rem will dance "humoresque." The
high school girl glee club in costume,
under the direction of Miss Ella M.
Polk, will render several selections,
each number of which has been Sc
lected with careful consideration.
Miss Vera Henry, who possesses a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
WEDNESDAY, MAY II, 1922.

Mrs. James A. Hixon won top score
and was presented with a vanity. The
guest prize was box of dainty hand
kerchiefs.
Mr.. D. L. Todd and Mrs. VIII
Green Turpin assisted Mrs. Clegg in
serving a salad course with punch,
Invited to meet Mrs. Henderson
were Mrs. Lee Council, Mrs. Thomas
McLendon, Mrs. Hollis Fort, Mrs,
George Duncan, Mrs. James Hixon,
Mrs. j. D. Hooks, Mrs. Cliff Williams,
Mrs. G. C. Webb, Mrs. Dudley Gate
wood, Mrs. Barlow Council, Mrs.
Lucius McCleskey.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
Passers- BY.

"Would you like to live in a house
by the side of the road and be a
friend to man?'
Il couldn't do that" said Mr.. Grump-
son.
"Why not?"
my antipathy to motorists is so great
I wouldn't be in a location of that sort
more than six weeks before whatever
milk of human kindness is left in my
disposition would be permanently
soured. "-Birmingham Age-HeraId.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
Small Girl No "ZooD

Beulah got new set of furs for
her birthday, but she positively re.
fused to wear them. Her mother
coaxed and begged in vain.
One day she said, "Beulah, why
won't you wear your pretty furs?"
"Whv, mamma" smiled Beulah con-
descendingly, do you think I'm
zoo?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
MRS. SAM CLEGG HONORS
MRS. JAMES l.. HENDERSON.

Mrs. Sam Clegg was hostess Satur-
lay afternoon at her home on South
Lee street, compimenting Mrs.
James l.. Henderson, Of Hampton,
who is TIC guest of her mother, Mrs.
L. l.. Bell.
Mrs. Clegg's apartment was attrac-
lively decorated with a profusion of
spring flowers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
U. S. MOVING TO KEEP
COAL PRICES DOWN

WASHINGTON, May 16.-steps
are being taken by the government
to forestall tendencies toward rising
prices of bituminous coal at the
mines, it was said today at the White
House. The matter is in charge of
Secretary Hoover, it was stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17


I quavered and stood up suddenly. icy
Of finger tip and fluttering of pulse.
She heard her footsteps ring down
the uncarpeted stairs. she could al
most fancy they. betrayed her fright,
but when she pushed aside the por-
there's in her aunts sti1 sitting room
she was nerved to desperation.
How do you do. Miss Post
. brought you" then the man with
, the broad shoulders and the grim face
stopped suddenly and stared at her
as though he had made Il mistake.
Melita tilted her head back aud lift
ed her eyebrows.
"oh, yes thut-that WORK. ] never
think of work after It's all over, she
said III voice that shook ia spite II
her.
The grim young man IN the chair
by the window made no move how
ever to 90.
Melita leaning forward, so that the
earrings dangled audariOusly lifted
the cigarette box from the JubIr at her
side. She passed 1t 10 him silently
aud chose ole herself lighting ii with
hugers that were none Too steady, and
took II slight pun that almost suan-
gied her.
Il won't keep you if you're going
out
Just 10 dinner" Alrlita said airly
with sideWi>e glance ut the door.
She almost tancied she had heard her
aunt's step in the hall. She was quite
aware that the man opposite was
studying her from the flash of her
sparkling comb to her really exquisite
ankles.
Miss Post" he said abruptly, Pm
going to say something for which
you'll never thank me, but I've got
TO say it. You've been working for
me now for almost year. l admired
everything about you-your dignity
and your quiet charm and your differ
ence from other women. It always
rested me to come to the Office to
see you, and yet you were always so
aloof I-I--youll think me an awful
bounder but | wish l could think
of one girl as being simple and sweet
and old-fashioned. You're too lovely
to descend to this sort of thing" and
he brought his hand down ON the
cigarette box with Il crash
You mean?"
II mean that / admired you more
than any woman | knew. That
was going to try" lie lifted his
hat and gloves from the chair be-
side him.
Melita saw him stand up, Her
heart began to pound in a terrifying
way She tried to speak but her voice
sounded hoarse.
Tomorrow Is New Years" he said
slowly, lots of people begin all
over"
81 almost believe" whispered Melita,
that it would be nice to begin all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
To Pay His Tenants
$25 for New Babies

Chicago. - Architect Harry |.
Dalsey, who is building a 49,
fiat building with a perambula-
tor stall, with lock and key for
each tenant, has announced that
each tenant who receives d call
from Doctor Stork will receive
a cash present of $50. Should
twins be left he'll make it $50.
Il want to see lots of children
around my building. for they
make happy homes" Mr.. Dalsey
said. ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES TT

When Shoes pinch or c0rns and
bunions ache, get a package of AL
LENS F0OT-EASE, the antiseptic
poder to be shaken into the shoes.
1t takes the sting out of corns and
bunions, gives instant relief to
Smarting, Aching, Swollen feet,
100000 pounds of powder for the
feet were used by our Army and
Navy during the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17

He was misfit Earl, but a perfect
lover-and scrapper. Anyhow, you
can't expect man fresh from open
plains of the great West to act like
a Chesterfield when he finds title
thrust upon him. But you do expect
a red-blooded Westerner to be a per-
feet lover and a bear-cat scrapper
And Louis Bennison in "a Misft
Earl certainly runs true to form
Don't miss this new Bennison gloom
chaser. Five reels of rough-riding
romance and whirlwind fun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17

beautiful voice, Will also contribute
several selections, wearing a costume
of eXqulsIteness.
Included in the showing of the
beautiful models will be Miss Annie
Ivey, impersonating a bride in full
wedding array. Miss Sarah Tower
win wear an afternoon frock of white
Georgette, while Miss Mary Parker
has been chosen to wear a superb
model of jade beaded shiffon. Mrs.
Alton Cogdell will wear costume
of Honeydew Georgette, and Miss
Louise Marshall will represent the
sports girl. There will also be bevy
Of beautiful surf girls, ali Of whon
will wear the seasons most enchant
ing beach models. Many merchants
are contributing to the success of
the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
DRUGGISTS PRAISE
DE-NAUsEATED
CAL OMEL.

Triumph of Modern Pharmacy,
Marketed Under the Trade
Name "Calotabs"-AH Medic
nal Virtues Retained-Sicken
and Dangerous Effects Re.
moved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
OPERA HOUSE
Thursday, May 18th
Louis Bennison Stars AS
Cowboy Lord in New PLAY
"a MISFIT EARL"

Remember him in the "U-Bar-
U?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-17
HELEN SHEFFIELD HONOREE
AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. John Sheffield entertained a,
pretty lawn party yesterday after
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
'WOMEN'S CLUBS PLAN TO defeat
CLOSE SESSION Sen. P0INDExTER
Political ProgressiveS Il
Hold Conference Sunday

To lay plans for an alliance Of all
the progressive political organiza-
lions OF the ssatesw with the defeat OF
Senator Miles Polndexter as their
single aim. representatives Of the
Railway Mems Political club. the
State Federation Of Labor. the
Farmer. Labor party. the Non
partisan league. the State Grange
and similar organizations will meet
Sunday morning at the office Of
George I. Maston. Hallway Exchange
building.
The conference will take up the
suggestion made this week by Ben
Marsh. head of the Farmers Iegis-
iative council. that the Farmer
Labor party enter no candidates for
congress this year. but instead so
into the republican primaries in an
effort 20 beat Poindextxr and other
prescribed members OF congress-.
Tho program. as suggested by
Marsh. is to persuade all progressive
candidates except one TO withdraw
from the primaries. so that the pro
duccrs' and workers vote may not
be divided.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
LEGION DEMANDS
TAYLOR RECALL /!
Teachers Refuse to Accept
Cut, Board to Reconsider

with the interpost educational
COMMITTEES % the American Legion
determined 90 launch a recall against
school Director r. r. Taylor and
with Seattle high school teachers
pledged 10 refus. 70 accept salary re-
duetions. the school board was q
meet Friday 20 determine whether u
would reconsider its action Of last
week IN cutting the pay 81 all teach
ers from $3.50 90 $500 a year.
Tho teachers agree 70 withhold
THAR contracts for further considera.
ton. rradn resolution adopted on
Thursday by the High school Teach.
ers' league. and the High School
Men Tcachefs' club has gone on rec
ord against the cut as unfair 90 the
teachers and detrimental 10 the best
interests Of the school.
Definite decision 20 sock the recall
Of Tsyior--who has been subjected "a
particularly sharp criticism because
OF his campaign pledge To- support
tho present salary standard - was
also reached Thursday.
In statement signed by Or. wal
tor T. Kslton. chairman. Lloyd Saw
age. Charles Audrey. r. w. Hall.
Arthur Ellsworth and DIR. George W.
Beeler. the educational committee de-
claress because Of his broken faith
and his refusal 70 correct u. the
committee feels there 10 no other
honorable course Of action but To re-
call him.
The Seattle Real Estate association
has adopted a resolution approving
OF the school boards action In cut.
ting pay
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
Council Inspects
Lake Households

Under the guidance OF City Health
Commissioner H. NJ. Read. members
OF the city councly made an inspcc.
ton trip Friday % the houseboat at.
uation ON Lake waAhington and
Lake Union.
DR. Read has recommended that
all houxeboats be- ordered off the
lakes within the next year. holding
that the contamination caused By the
floating homes II cndangering the
entire city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
Favor "Wider Distribution
OF Education"

SPOKANE. June is.--Ths final
session OF the goth annual state
Federation OF women's Clubs con
vention was held Thursday afternoon
in the Central Methodist church here.
The convention went on record this
last day as standing In favor OF
wider distribution of educational OPP
portuni,y.~ Of opposing a cut in
teachers salaries. and Of favoring a
program which provides for the Bible
10 be taught IN the public schools
without comment.
II also was voted 90 adopt resolu.
ton urging the government 10 fur
Their the work done NJ the Washing.
ton peace conferences. The convcn-
tion goes on record ms favorinR the
amendment 10 tho federal constitu-
ton prohibiting child labor within
tho United States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16

highways. citizenship. home econom.
tea. education. literature. forestry,
disa rrnament. solder rehabilitation
public welfare. prison labor. social
hygiene. child welfare. waterways,
bird protection. civil service and
workmen's compensation.
Other candidates for office besides
Mrs. Winter are Mrs. w. s. Jennings
Of Florida. for first vice president
Mrs. George PIummer Of Chicago.
for second vice president: Mrs.
James r. Hays OF Georgia. for re.
cording secretary; Mrs. Wallace T.
Perham Of Montana. for correspond.
ing secretary: Mrs. Florence Floore.
Of Texas. for treasurer.
An international program will be
carried out In support OF Mrs. Win.
ter's plan for forming q world fedora.
ton Of women for the promotion and
maintenance OF permanent peace
Foreign countries will be represent
ed. including England. France.
italy. Russia. Norway. China. New
Zealand. Canada. Jugo Siavia and
Pan-American nations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
TO Discuss
BILLDOARDS
and MOVIES
Federation Will
Open Convention
a t Chautauqua,
N. Y, June 20

CHAuTAuouA. n. Y. June is.--
Every problem OF life worth while
talking about viii be wrcstled with
and discussed when some $4,000 wom
en- meet here June 20 TO 30 for the
biennial convention of the General
Federation OF womcn's clubs.
Many club members will bring
club husbands and club families
along They will represent 1000. 900
women scattered thru every state.
Two fights stand out as likely 10
be the livelicst OF the long schedule
az events-movie reform and war on
billboards
The battle for clean movies started
when club women protested against
the showing OF Patty" Arbuckle
films. Now the fight v going step
farther. with censorship a matter OF
convention debate.
WIN Hays. cxar Of the movies. win
be the guest OF honor June - and
win talk on "Ipbuiiding the Nations
Life Thru Motion Pictures" Produc-
ers and exhibitors viii tell the WON
on how they can help. and the climax
probably will come with a speech BY
Mrs. Eli s. Hosmer member OF the
New York State Censorship comrnls'
slon
A war on hillboards Il 70 be
launched By Mrs Rose V. c Berry.
OF Berkeley. Cal. national fine arts
chairman. A merry row - expected.
for advertising and poster concerns
will have representatives here 10 OPP
pose the adoption Of a resolution IN
favor OF national legislation against
billboard advertising.
Politics win be at low ebo at this
convention. for candidates for office
have little or no opposition. Airs
Thomas q. Winter. OF Minneapolis,
r. candidate for reelection as
president following a two-yesr ad-
minis,ration In which $50 new clubs
have joined tho federation. a con.
tract let for thu 100000 headquar.
tiers n Washington. and cumbsr-
CONS departments OF federation
w. have been sirnpfified
The convention will open June 20
With meetings Of tho executive com
miftee. the board Of directors and
the presidents Of the so state fed
erations Including Alaska and the
District Of CoIumbial. At the for.
NAL opening the following morning
Mrs. Percy ". Pennybacker. former
national president and, as president
Of the Chautauqua Wonan's Club.
the official hostess Of the convention.
win deliver the address OF welcome
Speeches and discussion during
the 10 days will touch such subjects
as international relations. conserva.
ton Of natural resources. art. music.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-16
JOY FETE ENDS
SHRINERS' MEET
Thousands Stay Up Late to
See Pageantry

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1.-THE
Shrine conclave. which has turned
San Francisco upside down" for the
week. ended early today in glorious
show Of pageantry and a biaze OF
fireworks.
People. counted by the hundreds
% thousands--the greatest crowd
San Francisco has seen since tho
days ~ the exposition IN iais--stood
on boxes. barrels. chairs or just on
sidewalks. or sat In the $4,000 grand.
stand seats until after midnight last
night 20 see the pageant depicting
the history Of Masonry from the days
OF King solomon pass by.
Tie crowd was as great a spec.
iacie ms the pageant itself Until
the small hours OF the morning
streets were damned with people try.
ting TO work their way home thru
IN. throngs. Bay transportation
was ciorwsd until az q. m. today
u was impossible 20 get into a ferry
waiting room. NJ alone board a
boat.
when daylight cams the streets
wers q rnass Of deserted wooden
boxes Countless thouaanas were
stacked in piles along the walks on
Market 1t. while trucks were trying
10 gather them up. They had been
''rented" last night AT 80 cents per
box 10 people who wanted something
90 stand on az tire parade passed by
The shriners were leaving today.
by special and regular trains. and al
noon two steamship loads will
shove OFF, for the Shrine excursion
10 Honolulu