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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

are ready for purchase.
Women who are reluctant TO en-
ter a cigar store in order 10 make
purchases for their men folks need
have no hesitaDcy IN entering En-
gels store. "A lady clerk has been
installed there to meet feminine
customers. 70 wait upon them and
help them In making their gift Sc
lections.
Several novelties and toys that
that VIII please the young folks
have also been ADDED TO Engers
Christmas stock. one article that
should greatly add to the JOY OF the
children's Christmas is n toy phono-
graph which actually plays. For
the child who likes to play house"
the toy phonCgraph is a necessary
part OF the equipment OF children's
toys. Tiny records about the size Of
an understood pancake are furnished
and additional records OF various
popular selections can be purchased
in order that the yOungsters-and
grown-ups-need not grow tired OF
hearing too often the same musical
numbers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
BY GENE COIN
(NE,A Stan COrreSDondentl

BERKELEY. Dec Birth bo-
nus TO encourage the breeding Of
brainsi
From Prof. Samuel J. Holmes,
national authority on eugenics and
heredity. head OF the zoology and
biology departments OF the Univer-
slty OF California. author Of "The
Trend OF the Race" and a dozen
other works, comes this carefully
considered proposal to government
tai bodies and society IN general.
That II is an imperative social
duty 70 financially aid or reward
parents OF superior Intelligence. as
a. means OF encouraging them 10
bring children into the world. is
not only the belief OF DR.. Holmes,
Tot OF eugenists throughout the ma
ton who are issuing warnings that
brain production IS falling Off
FHere are some OF the somewhat
Startling discoveries that brought
from PROT Holmes his suggestion:
f'That groups OF young college pro-
fessOrs' wives are being forced by
economic pressure to practice birth
control.
That only about so per cent Of
ceEege women are marrying.
That the people OF inferior intel
lleence are having too many chill
dfen and those OF superior heredity
too few or none at all.
That some eastern colleges have
actually urged unmarried men TO
take teaching positions because OF
poor pay.
Encouraging ChildleSsness.
"In other words we are actually
putting a premium or childless-
ness" declares Prof. Holmes a
group OF University OF California
professors wives have drawn up
budgets showing that they cannot
decently rear children on the money
received. Many OF them can scarce
~ dress IN the fashion their posi-
tions demand Yet these are the
very people who should be produc-
ing our future intellectual classes.
Tho greatest national posses
sion IS its best blood. That IS what
state and national governments
realize and those intellectually SUI
should be financially rewarded
not as charity or gratuity. but be-
cause it's as much OF a necessary
investment as anything else they
spend money for. and a greater IN
vestment than 90 per cent OF their
others
1T - a critical situation. and IN
noting its seriousness I do not
speak alone but thu voice OF the
leading eugenists and biologists
echo what I say. II calls for a
remedy. We cannot let Il pass un-
noticed unless dire consequences
come.
Must Find Remedy.
Unless something Is done the
best blood Of the nation viii bee
eliminated within a few generations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

out Of the room. The two sent
agree on the name OF a person or
object, real or fictitious, TO be
guessed by both sides. Returning
30 The room. each man or girl sits
down among the players or the op-
posing side. who trys TO guess the
object selected by asking questions
20 which the person questioned is
allowed 10 answer yes" mo" or
II 60 not know" Whichever side
guesses arst chooses a player from
the other side. Many laughs may
be had from the ridiculous questions
it IS necessary 20 ask during the
guessing. A forfeit system for ask
ing out OF turn, OF answering other
than the rules OF the game allow
for. adds 70 the excitement.
Old-fashioned anagrams. similar
TO logomachy, may fittingly be re-
vived for the children of the present
generation. Printed letters OF the
alphabet may be cut from a calen-
dar and rasted on stiff paper. One
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

state carrying on campaigns for
better babies. We get neither guam
tity nor quality
This sort Of propaganda has
been carried much too far. for while
the people that should be having
families are refusing to 90 so, those
who shouldn't have are swapping
the country with their offspring.
I'VE are threatened with breed
ing out our brains"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
u ID CANES
WEEK

player forms several words from his
alphabet and passes them TO the
players, who try 10 see who can
arrange the letters in their proper
sequence. This game IS the more
exciting II some one not in the game
gives a number o. words 10 all the
players. Some words which may be
spelled in two ways. or which may
be made 10 read with two meanings.
are telegraph. reformations old
England. These may be turned 20
read great help ito sin far more"
and golden land" These meanings
are som eWhat synonymous. which
makes the game especially interest
ing fo~ older girls and boys IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

wine the prize. often the person
who starts SQUARE = unable 10 put
c together when he sees Il again.
The coin and goblet game is one
which is old % grandma but which
has probably never been tried by her
small grandchildren. First thing
grandma must do in this case is TO
loan three pennies. or prefera bly,
quarters. TO the little ones, who then
borrow j goblet from cook. The
rohlet is placed rim down on a cloth
covered table. resting on two q the
coins. while the third is placed in
side. The problem - 10 remove the
inside coin without lifting the glass.
The secret solution IS TO scratch the
cloth until the little OLD coin comes
cut OF its own accord. Simple. isn't
ito
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

France the grownups play the game
with small PIECES OF wood rcsem-
bling dominoes, having a capital Ie--
ter at one end and a small letter az
the Othe-.
\ game for which a small prize
may be given is called Clipped
Square. Each player is given a
square Of pasteboard. which he cuts
apart in three or more pieces and
passes 10 the player on his left
Each player is given three minutes
20 try and piece the squares to-
gether. Failing or solving. he passes
it on and receives the next lot Of
rieces When he squares have gone
the rounds. the player who has
pieced the most Of them together
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

is still wearing her wedding trous-
seau. Wives Of professors are do
ing all their own washing and that
OF their children. Many cannot af-
ford the books they need for re-
search and entertainment. Many
have TO use substitutes for butter:
others cannot afford eggs for
months at a time when prices are
high"
And yet" sums up Prof. Holmes,
I'VE hear OF the government ans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

Shore birds sometimes go as far
inland as the prairies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
NIP MrEANEsT CANDY MEN.

health department has condemned
two carloads OF children's candy
which Investigators said contained
vermin and dirt and was sold TO
children in "grao" bags. Six retail
stores have been raided and candy
removed. The men, it IS alleged
bought the candy at two cents a
round and sold Il al q large profit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

The elephants which Hannibal
brought from Carthage in Africa
for use In fighting Rome are belived
by naturalists 20 have been Indian
elephants. because OF the viciousness
and low intelligence OF the African
species.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

Discriminating ladies solid
white gold watch Latest engraving fancy dial. Dash
ing in STYLE reliable in accuracy. special ut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
Must Find Remedy.

Unless something Is done the
best blood Of the nation viii Dee
eliminated within a few generations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12


NANCY and Nick went home after
: the visit to Soap Bubble Land
with Buskins, because Buskins said
that he had an important engagement
and would have to leave them. But
if you come out to the orchard to-
morrow" he promised them, 81 shall
meet you under the apple-tree and
we'll take a ride up into the sky in
our tile elevator and see more Won
ders. Although, dear knows, you
may see nothing at all, because the
place | wish to take you to next is
sometimes called Emptyland. But
sometimes it is also called the Land
of Everything, depending entirely
upon Whizzy Tornado. If Whizzy
has been at his tricks, blowing things
sky high of the earth, you may see
everything from milk bottles to barn
doors.
"That's where | am going now, to
see if there is plenty of room for
the poor things to come to when
Whizzy gets after them. We fairies
keep it cleaned out the very best we
can"
Buskins had been shrinking iato
his high boots all the time he was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(From the Times-Recorder jan
uary IL, 1929
Lester Windsor was elected di-
rector in the Peoples National Bank
at its regular annual session yester-
day. While very young man, by his
studious application to business he
has made splendid reputation in fl
nancial circles for sterling worth and
ability.
S. r. Allen, for a long time con-
nected with the firm of Wheatley &
Ansley, left yesterday for Opelika,
Alabama, where he accepts a place
with Pulliam & Andrews, one of the
leading firms of that progressive lit
tie city,
Miss Flora Wheatley will tender an
elegant reception on Thursday eve
ming between the hours of and II,
mplimentary to her two guests,
Misses Brown and Bohon. Miss
Wbeatley'is one of the most accOmp-
lished and graceful entertainers IN
Americas, and she presides with dig
nifty and elegance.
Justice Fuller issued four warrants
on Saturday night and eight on Mon
day, making total of II warrants.
Miss Annie Crawford, of Athens,
viii arrive in Americas Friday, where
she will be the guest Of friends for
several weeks.
Ed Haynes is attending Moore's
Business College in Atlanta
Yesterday John l. Harper, man
ager of the Alliance store, exhibited
side of meat that weighed LAG
pounds, which is the largest ever re-
ceived in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
@loal by Little prcwn q ca and NEA sarvi.

Bring along quart of booze
maybe two quarts would be better.
And sometime in the early evening
give Bill what's coming to him."
"Do him OFF," Joe asked stolidly
'Make it look like a fight, Harold
went on. Insult him-better still,
set in a quarrel among yourselves.
He'll tell you to shut upI and one of
you flame up at him. Then strike
the life out of him before he knows
what he's about. He's blind and he
can't fight.
What you want us to use?" Pete
asked. "This?" He indicated the
thin blade at his thigh. Maybe use
rifle?"
Harold's eyes looked drowsy when
he answered. Something like lust
swept over him; this question of
Pete's moved him in dark and evil
ways. His fathers blood was in the
full ascendancy at last.
There's an old pick in the cabin
Bill had it prospecting" he said.
| XIII.
Bills eyes were considerably bet.
ter when he wakened-full in the
daylight. The warm wet cloths had
taken part of the inflammation out
of them, and when he strained to
open the lids, he was aware of lit
tie, dim CLEAN of light.
He couldn't make out objects, how
ever, and except for a fleeing sha-
dow he could not discern the hand
that he swept before his face. Sew
eral days and perhaps weeks would
pass before the full strength of his
sight returned
His greatest hope at present was
that he could grope his way about
/ the cabin and build fire for Viz
ginia.
Building the fire, however, was a
grievous task. He felt it incumbent
upon him to move with utmost eau
ton so that Virginia would not
waken. By cropping about the walls
he encountered the stove.
Feeling told him that>>lot Goals
were still glowing in the ashes. Then
he fumbled about the floor for such
fuel as Harold had provided
He found piece at last, and soon
la CHEEKY crackle told him that it had
ignited. He grinned with delight.
But his JOY was a trife premature.
AT that instant he tripped over a
piece of irewood and his hands
crashed against the logs.
"Oh, blast my clumsiness" he
whispered. Virginia stirred behind
her curtain.
SIS that you, Harold?" she asked.
She was wide awake.
mo. It's Bill"
well, what are you doing up? Did
Harold--do you mean to say you
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

(trom the Times-Recorder jan
uary IL, 1929
I UTHER M. HAWKINS. on yester-
A day purchased the warehouse
property of J. l.. Chambliss on La
mar street, for which $500 was
paid. This is considered very de-
sirablc piece of property, and Mr..
Hawkins plans to occupy it some
time soon in some line of business.
This year sees the golden ami
vcrsary of Calvary Episcopal Sun
day school. Just fifty years ago a
faithful few of the church gathered
some children together in the home
of Mr. Harold and, organized the
Sunday school that has been in. con-
Itinuous existence ever since.
In the recent election for COVER
nor and commissioner IT'S votes were
cast in this district, the oreturns being
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
TWENTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.

(From the Times Recorder Jan
uary ~, 1902
The Americas friends of Capt. Ed
l.. Wight, of Albany, are sympa-
thizing with him in his recent deplor-
able loss. At his fine farm near
Smyrna is operated a great brood
err or incubator, and it was this old
wooden dominecker that caught fire
: a night or two ago and burned to the
ground, destroying 5000 chickens.
A procession of cotton wagons roll
ing in Americas yesterday brought
to he warehouses 100 bales of cot
ton, the owners preferring to receive
money at the present prices than risk
longer wait.
The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the Americas Grocery Co.
was held yesterday, when the annual
cash dividend of per cent was de,
clared.
The application for charter of the
Bank of Plains will be published
Tuesday in the Times Recorder. The
oank is incorporated with capital
stock of $4,000. The officers will
be R. S. Oliver, president; w. L..
Thomas, cashier. Directors, R. S. Oh
over, 7. NJ. Merritt, w. L. Thomas,
j. E. French, B. T. Wise, of Plains,
and Frank Sheffield, of Americas.
The spring mule, attired in new
millinery of bright chains and har-
ness, went forth yesterday to bring
the mortgage back to town next fall.
Mrs. Ashley S. Thompson and lit
tie daughter came from Chicago yes
terday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John M. Cocker, here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
LAND OF E VERIFYING

talking and now nothing remained
but the boots themselves, and with
little shake they were gone, too.
The Twins didn't forget what the
little fairyman had said, so bright
and early next morning they were
out under the apple-tree. The Magi-
cal Mushroom appeared with Bus
kins, and bringing the Green Shoes
"And / think that I'd better give
you another language charm, kid
dies" said their dear old friend
Here you arep' And, as he had done
a long time before, he gave the chill
dren another piece of the pink lining
of his round hat.
When he was gone, the Twins
wished themselves up into the little
elevator-house at once, followed in
stantly by Buskins. AS before, the
little car rose smoothly up between
clouds of pink and white blossoms,
right into the sky.
(To be continued.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12

template and remember them with
profit. But, most of all, persons ac-
tually engaged in the practice of
business or profession MAY make the
best use of them by taking thought
of them RIGHT NOW. Mr. Armour
speaks not idly nor as theorist.
What he says may be taken as coming
from a man who knows.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
But we, brought forth and reared III
hours
EDITO RIAL.
TOO BUSY TO IMPROVE.

WhEN opportunity NhocNS "' your
door, do you answer, Il
haven't time?"
This is the age-old excuse that has
kept many man from making his
mark. In its capacity for covering a
multitude, of shortcomings, it has. no
equal.
IT'S the worlds greatest abb.
Whoever admits that he is too busy
to improve his methods, has acknow-
lodged himself to be at the end of
his rope. And that is always the sad
dest predicament which any one can
get into.
For there is a vast difference be-
tween being busy and making prog
ress. When we see that clearly, we
have gained an important bit of wis
dom.
The easiest thing some people do,
is to keep busy.
You have seen the person who is
always busy-doing trivial things.
Opportunity comes to him as to all
others; but he is so occupied with
sharpening his lead pencils, reading
the mail or attending to other ordi-
nary duties, that he has no time to
listen. The routine of his work swal-
lows him up, and he forgets what he
is busy for. His favorite idea, and
his response to all requests, Il haven't
time"
The man who makes progress is of
different stripe. He doesn't steal
the office boys work in order to keep
engaged. he does not think of his
Job as something to fill up his time
but as something to accomplish. He
has goal; and he is always thinking,
planning and seeking the quickest and
best way to attain it.
Man must often choose between the
trivial and the worth while.
When proposal is putsto him by
his co-workers, who wish to guide and
help him, how easy it is to reply, 81
haven't time" But that is not the
pathway to progress.
He would rather say to himself,
Lets assume that here is opportun-
ity. | must consider carefully what
it has to offer. Maybe I'll have to
te-adjust my time; perhaps I'll have
to change my methods. But h. am
ready for anything that will help the
business" Whoever reasons and acts
thus, cannot go far astray m the
business world.
The man who is eager to'dimprove,
does not ignore requests. When he
is asked to do something that he be-
lieves to be less important than the
things that already occupy his time,
he will think the subject through and
then prove his point
And 81 haven't, time" does not
prove it!
And of us have time to improve
not only at the suggestions of 9TH
ers, but of our own initiative.
All of us wish to improve-for
therein lies the greatest pleasure OF
honest work.
All of us can improve-for around
all about us are many things on
which we may start right now.
Here is the most inspiring thought
] can bring you at the beginning OF
a New Year. And. if we are al
agreed on this, we can round out
1922 with results which will make
rs all rejoice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

received by Capt. Cobb, ordinary of
Sumter county. yesterday.
Lee M. Hansford has returned from
Cincinnati, where he was the guest
of the Union Central Life Insurance
company of that city, at gathering
of its most successful agents from
all parts of the country.
Americas peach growers derive
great comfort from the recent cold
weather, in that it goes far toward
insuring an excellent fruit crop this
year.
R. j. White is expected to arrive
/ from Augusta the latter part of the
month to assume the position of gen
eral foreman at the machines shops
of W. H. Sawyer & Sons. The Saw
yers are preparing to extend their
operations in the near future.
Rural mail carriers coming in yes
terday from all parts of the coun-
ty report swollen streams along the
mail routes, with impossible roads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
Continued From Last Issue. }
XXI.

All.
The same rifle shots that brought
bad dreams to Bill had much more
lucid meaning for Joe Robinson and
Pete the Breed, the two Indians that
were occupying Harold's cabin.
"Four Shots" Pets said at last
"Lounsbury's signal"
THAT means-big doin's," Joe pro-
nounced gravely. I'VE go"
Then they put on their snowshoes
and mushed away.
There was no nervous waiting at
the appointed meeting place--a
spring half-niile from Bills cabin.
Harold Lounsbury was already there.
A stranger to this land might have
thought that Harold was drunk. I'm
familiar little fires glittered and
glowed in his eyes, his features were
drawn.
The breeds waited patiently for
him to speak.
where's Sindy?" he asked at last.
"Over Buckshot Dan's-just where
you said" Joe replied.
"Of course Buckshot took her
back?" The Indians nodded. well,
I'm going to let him keep her. I've
got white squaw n9w-and soon
I'm going out with her to the Out
side. But there's things to do first.
Bill has found the mine"
The others nodded gravely.
And Bill is as blind as mole
got caught in cabin full of green
wood. smoke. He'll be able to see
again in day or two. So | sent for
you right away"
The breeds nodded again, trife
less phlegmaticaHy.
The mines worth millions-more
money than you can dream of Each
of you get sixth-one- third divided
between you. As soon as we've fin
ished what I've planned, We'll tear
down his claim notices and put up
our own, then go down, to the record
er and record the claim" Harold
went on. Then it's ours. No one
will ever guess. No one'll make any
trouble
Both of you are to come to the
cabin, just about dark. You'll tell
me you have been over Bald Peak
way and are hitting back toward the
4uga village.
~~~~-o~~-~S-~~-~~<~o~~~.
template and remember them with
profit But, most of all, persons ac-
tually engaged in the practice of
business or profession MAY make the
best use of them by taking thought
OF them RIGHT NOW. Mr.. Armour
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

Unto everyone that hath shall be
given, and he shall have abundance;
but from him that hath not shall be
taken away even that which. hs hath.
Matthew 25:29.
But we, brought forth and reared III
hours
OF change, alarm, surprise,
What shelter to grow ripe is ours,
What leisure to grow wise?
Like children bathing on the shore,
Buried wave beneath,
The second wave succeeds before
We have had time to breathe.
Matthew Arnold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-12

49, The foregoing is not an original
editorial, but is from the pen of J.
Ogden Armour, head of the great
packing concern and one of the
worlds dozen or so greatest captains
Of industry. The thoughts he sets
down, which were prepared for distri-
button among his employees recently,
came to the editors desk this morn
ing and commanded such attention
as to be considered worthy of pass
ing along at once. They are thoughts
worth while. Young people may CON
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for the moment that in his blindness
he could not see what was occurring
and that in his helplessness she could
not depend upon him in crisis. She
turned to Harold, hoping that he
would refuse this offering at a word.
And her fear increased when she saw
the craving on his face.
Have drink'p Joe invited.
Bill started then, but he made no
response. Harold moved toward the
table.
"You're life-saver, Wolfpaw," he
replied genially. Its cold night,
and l don't. care if l do. Virginia,
pass down the cups"
Continued in Our Next Issue.)