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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
GREEKS CARRIED
AME RICAN FLAGS

CHICAGO, Oct. 2 (By Associated
Press s)-An American flag was car
ried beside the Greek ,cQlors in ev-
cry Greek division which took the
field against the Turks, according to
Alonzo Wilson, national director of
the Near East Relief, who has re-
turned from tour of Asia Minor
which included Smyrna.
Il learned this from several prom
inent Greeks said Mr.. Wilson.
"The troops carried the American
eolors for luck, and they had ex-
tremely bad luck. Nevertheless,
their choice Of a talisman Indicated
the mems respect for America and
its republican form of government.
The soldiers leaning toward a
republican form of government
characterizes the majority Of the
Greek rank and file, and with il went
discomfort which weakened Greek
morale. Poverty and the low rate
Of exchange contributed to the dis
content. The withdrawal Of $4,000
troops from around Smyrna tC
Thrace, where saw many Of them
gave the Turks their opportunity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
STATE MISSION
WEEK OBSERVED
Meetings Begin Today AT The
Central Baptist Church
Here

The annual week Of prayer for
state missions is being observed this
week in Central Baptist church by
the missionary societies of the con.
gregation.
The first service was held Monday
afternoon at, 3:15 o'clock in the au-
ditorium, when a most interesting
program was heard. Mrs. E. I.
Mathis, president Of the Woman S
Missionary Union, led the service,
and other members assisted in the
reading of papers appropriate to the
subject.
Tuesday afternoon the services
will be under the direction Of the
Junior missionary society, of which
Mrs. J. |. Poole, is president. The
subject of state missions will be con-
tinucd, the program consisting Of a
resume of the work being done
throughout the state by the young
women in the various organizations.
w edneSdaE afternoon the young
woman's auxiliary will have charge
Of the services, and at this time the
program will be relative to the work
done by the young people Of the
churches. Mrs. Collier Foster, lead
or Of TIE young people, will conduct
the program, and everybody inter
ested in this work is cordially invited
to be present.
Much interest is being manifest
ed by the missionary workers of the
congregation to have the three days
set aside for this observance of in
terest and profit, not only to the
members, but to the congregation
at large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
WAR DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES
SOUTHER FIELD AIR PLANT WILL BE
SOLD; LAND WILL BE RETAINED
A FUGITIVE AZ YEARS, MAN
RETURNS TO FACE CHARGE

LUMBERToN, N. c., Oct. 2.--Af-
ter being asfugitive a years, Joseph
Kemp is back in what he described as
Goods own country" to face a
charge of murder in connection with
the killing of Daniel McNeill, Al years
ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
NEW HOPE FOR PEACE
SEEN BY LONDON.

LONDON, Oct. 2.-(By Associated
Press There was relaxation of
tension over the Near Eastern situa-
tlon today. Dependency, which has
marked the press comment the last
few days, gave way to hope, although
not absolute confidence that war has
been completely averted
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
GREEKS ATTACKED BY
TURKS IN THRACE

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. "A
Band of 800 irregulars crossed the
border of Thrace, at Sinekli, 40 miles
west of Constantinople and attacked
the Greek outposts. The Greeks
were being forced to withdraw when
reinforcements arrived. The Turks
were withdrawn back across the
border.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
Anericus Banks Reflect Improved Conditions
PEACELOOMSIN
THE NEAR EAST
CONTROVERSY
Armistice Arranged Pending
Meeting Between British
And Turks

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 2.-(By
Associated Press With the armis-
tice conference definitely fixed for
tomorrow at Mudania, peril Of war
between Great Britain and Turkey
appeared less menacing today.
Great Britain's recession FROM the
neutral zone controversy caused no
little surprise and disappointment,
but it is generally admitted the step
was the only thing which could have
stayed Mustapha Kemal Pasha'5
hand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
BULGARIAN LEADERS
ARE HELD IN JAIL.

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Oct. (By. AS
sociated Press) Twelve former
premlers and government ministers
are now in jail, where they are be-
ing held in expectation of the adop-
tion of a referendum in which the
people will vote whether they are
guilty or not guilty Of embroiling
Bulgaria in war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
JURIES DISAGREE AS TO
HERRIN CRITICISM REPORTS

MARION, ILL.,, Oct. 2.-(By Asso-
ciated Press s)-Criticis of county of
ficials in the report of the special
grand jury investigating the Herrin
killing is not justified, according to a
report Of the regular grand jury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
EXPECT ALL TROOPS
WILL BE WITHDRAWN

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 2e-(By
Associated ess)-Immediate mu-
tual agreement to suspend all move
ments of troops is expectedsto be the
first outcome of the Mudania arnis-
tice conference which meets
tomorrow.
The allied policy at the conference
will be decided upon at a meeting in
ConstantinQple this afternoon of the
allied generals, admirals, high COM
missioners and military attaches in an
extraordinary council.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
DELEGATES ARE
CALLED TO MEET
IN MACON OCT. 4
Nominee For Governor Refuses
To Agree To Postponed Com
vention; Vereen Defant

MONROE. Ga. Oct. 2.-The
Democratic state convention will
be held in Macon October 4 as
originally planned, despite the
vote of the Executive committee
in postponing it until October 20,
Clifford Walker, Democratic nom
inee for governor, declared in a
statement today denying the com.
mittee had amy moral right to
postpone The convention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
Local Officers Know No Change
In Government Plans
Regarding Field

AT Souther Field today it was an
nounced that no information as TO
the disposal of either the air plant
or Souther Field wa savaileble. No
new orders relative to the future of
the depot there or the soldiers
stationed there, have been received.
WASHINGTON, let. Fifty
eight army cantonments, flying fields
and depota have been eliminated
from the list of military posts ad-
ministered by the War Department.
Troops have been moved from them
to permanent stations and the prop
critics soon will be either sold at pub
lie auctions or turned over under
revocable leases to states which have
applied for them for use of the ma
tional guard.
Closing OF the various Stations,
the War Department announced to-
day, was decided upon as a n@ces-
sary step in the reorganization of
the army and the reduction of its
enlisted strength to 125,000 enlisted
men. 1t also was explained that, in
many instances, the buildings and
temporary quarters which were oc-
cupied by troops during. the war have
deteriorated to point where their
maintenance is now prohibitive from
a standpoint of economy.
Cantonments to be leased to vari-
Gus states for use of the National
Guard include Camp Pike, in Arkan-
sas;' Camp Lee, in Virginia; Camp
jackson, in South Carolina; Camp
Grant in Illinois; Camp Dodge, in
Iowa; Camp Funston, in Kansas.
Camps Kcarney, California, and
Sherman, Ohio, already have been
turned over TO the veterans bureau.
Air service plants at Chapman
Field, Miami Fla; Love Fieid,. at
Dallas, Tex; depot, at Souther
Field, Americus, Ga; Long Island
depot, New York; Richmond Depot,
Virginia. and the Curtis Elmwood
plant, New York, will be sold.
The following air fields will bl re-
tanned with care taking tietachmepts
only: souther Field, Americus, Ga.
Parkfeld, Tenn; Carlstrom Field
Fla; Dorr Field, Fla; Ross Field,
Calf; Ellington Field, Tex, and the
Montgomery depot, at Montgomery
| Alabama.
Of the great wartime c5Stone-
ments those TO be retained undel
caretakers as corps area training
camps with ouly non-perishable sup
plies on hand are Mcclellan, A4aba
ma, Dcvens, Mass; Dix, New York
Meade, Md; Lewis, Wash. Knox, il
Kentucky, and Custer, Michigan.
1T is not contemplated to expenC
| funds on the buildings, at the above
named cantonments retained, but t.
make use of them as long as possibl,
in order to save tentage, the depart
ment's statement said.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
SOVIET NOTE DEMANDS
ALLIES RELEASE STRAITS

MUSCUW, Oct. 2.-(By Associat-
ed Press.-The Soviet Russian gov
ernment sent a note to England,
France and Italy protesting against
the. blockade of the Dardanelles and
insisting upon the removal of all
restrictions to free passage of ships
through the straits.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
SPECIAL. FEATURE STARTING
IN TUESDAYS ISSUE

Our readers interested in live
stock and poultry will be glad
to Know that each Tuesday, be
timing October 8, The Times
Recorder will publish a series of
short articles Of especial interest
to live stock and poultry
owners.
These articles have been writ
ten especially for The Times
Recorder by specialists asso-
ciated with the Ralston Purina
Co., and are also appearing in
the leading poultry magazines OF
the country. The Ralston Pu-
rina Co. is an institution Of ma
tional scope, makers OF scienti~
fieally balanced foods.
These. men are in a position
to give many valuable suggest
ions CLEANED from their practi-
cal experience and years OF
experimental work.
Remember the first article
appears Tuesday, October 3.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
A SQUARE DEAL FOR BABIES
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2 A

square deal for the nations babies
was announced at the American
child hygeine association as the
theme of the thirteenth annual meet
ing in Washington beginning Octo-
Der 10, and continuing three days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02

English eylet embroidery is again
very popular. Tt IS quite prohahle7
that we will find lace collars and
frills appearing more frequ emily On
our frocks this coming season than
they have for many past ones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
SUMTER DELEGATES NOTIFIED.

Fred B. Arthur, chairman of the
Sumter County Densocratic COM
mittee, received wire from Clifford
Walker, nominee for governor in the
recent primary, today, announcing
that the Macon convention would take
place Oct. 4 and for all delegates TO
report there at that time. The Sum-
ter county delegation will be present
at that time, it was learned today.
Our ,rst woman for foreign diplo-
matte service has been choseny but
they are all diplomats at honaes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02

William Ivey, after visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Ivey has
returned to Scranton, Pa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
AMERIcUs SPOT COTTON

Strict middling 10 3-4c. Market
closed up points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 2. - Market
opened 1913 up. Quotations 1872.
Receipts 21,955 bales, of which
1000 are American.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-02
WEATHER FORECAST

For Georgia-Unsettled; probably
,,s.I showers Monday night and
Tuesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-12

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Pepsln and SIENNA.
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-12
LIVER SALTS.

LIVER SALTS.
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-12
Guaranteed Rubber
Goods

qt Hot Water Bottles, or no
regular price So; 2 for. 800. ID 40
2 qt. Combination Hot Water Bottle and
Syringe; regular price nO 7E
SAB Sale price, for. g.. DE- y
regular ret GSon psies I y; for S1.98
A9 Pes price H sis5 si8 Dsirs S1,26
Purity Douche; reg. price OF TH
$3.50. Sale price, each. sDl.5O
Fancy Rubber Aprons, in colors Regu-
i sale Dr price, goo each. S1.65
Plain Household Rubber Aprons. Regu-
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-02-12
Furniture Polish

Your finest furniture. mahogany. oak
or other wood will glisten with a dry.
hard polish that won't have that smoky
look when you use MERITOL Furni-
ture Polish. Tablespoonful on a damp
cloth will do all the furniture in a
room, thus much less expensive than
most polishes; Csc (pint) bottles One
esh for sale o.. Price. &c
Evening star., 1922-05-14
IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

two members of the faculty enrolled
The aim of the club is more that
util1tarian. This thought is reflected
In its motto, "Semper Fidelis," who's
initial letters also constitute TN
name of this group
Although the. enrolment is small
the output is encouraging. Some o
the members are now wearing ar
ticles made during these brief meet
lngs-hats, blouses and small GRO
cheted and knitted accessories. TIL,
officers are: President. Miss Delflai
Williams; secretary, Miss Edna Tam
ner. and treasurer. Miss Agnei
Holmes
The next to be organized was thi
Dramatic Club, in which over half q
the junior class enrolled. This club
organized this spring in connectioI
with the English department, in at
tacking the problem of the drama
has stressed particularly the stud!
of few type plays in the history oi
the theater and some Fundamental
exercises in voice culture and IL
vocal and pantomimic expression
The beginnings of laboratory worl
are being effected in the construc,
ton Of models of the stages and
few Of the scenes of the plays, Il
which special study has been given
Among these plays is Rostandi
"Cyrano de Bergerac." which th'
club is planning to give in the fall.
Two one-act plays, "Riders to tn,
Sea-" by ]. NJ. Synge. and "A Minute
by Louis n. Parker. will be present.
ed in the school auditorium June 2
The home economics department
also has its club, both seniors AMI
juniors engaging in a bimonthII
study of topics especially relating
to their field. Experts in different
branches of home economics are pre-.
senting a series of lectures stressina
vital topics and showing openingi
for girls in this line of work. Thu
officers are: President. Miss Henr
Young: vice president, Mrs. NJ. n
Washington; secretary, Miss LillaI
Grinage; treasurer, Miss Lillian Brat
ton.
The follow-up committee is both
school and an individual sectiol
project in community ciyics. Repre-.
sentatives from each section makt
friendly and helpful visits upoI
those OF their group who are absent
more than three consecutive days II
ascertain the cause OF absence and
to offer sympathetic relief through
proper channels.
The activity has not only heights
ened section pride and school spirit
but is also making the school more
human.
Evening star., 1922-05-14
COLUMBIA JUNIOR HIGE
SCHOOL.
HIGH

Inc forest service exhibit continued
to be shown at Columbia until the
END or last week. The number who
nave seen the exhibit and heard the
Lectures on forestry since it came to
the school has been 2,903 from out
SIDE schools and 730 from Columbia
Next week Eastern and Business
Hlsh VIII send geography classes to
see II, and one evening will be given
to the Americanization schools.
The Columbia Junior paper, tenta-
lively named The Junior Pioneer,
VIII be issued tomorrow. The print
ing was done in the school by the
classes under Mr.. Barnes instruction,
ana the material used was the COM
nlned work of the English classes.
In the seventh and eight grades
MISS Edith Athey has conducted a
musical memory contest during the
past week Its purpose is to enable
pupils to recognize the classics and
place them in musical literature.
The students council has been
erected for this year: 1t consists of
two representative from each grade.
one from the Boys Athletic Associa-
ton, one from the Girls Athletic AS
soc1atlon, one from the combined
boys clubs, one from the combined
girls clubs and one from the cadets.
Ht ehc last HSetlES Two committees
were appointed, one to make a rough
draft of a constitution, the other to
determine the duties and powers of
the council. The following officers
We're selected: Chairman. Thalice
Berry: vice chairman, Alice Fowler;
secretary. Margaret Rees. The mem
bers are Herbert Bryant for the boys
clubs; Alice Fowler, the Girls Ath-
letic Association; John Ford. the
Boys Athletic Association; Thalice
Berry the girls clubs; Margaret
Rees. the school paper; Constance
Myers, IA; Henry Mellon, 7B: Joseph
Reid. sA; Lillian Graeger, SB; Ro-
berta January, ga; Carolyn Pitchlyn
9B.
Columbia Junior High gave promise
Of the standing it hopes to attain in
athletics in the work done by the
track team in freshman events in
the American Legion meet May 6.
The third place in the 50-yard dash
was won by John Ford, the second
place in the 100-yard dash by John
Ford. the second place in the 440 by
Matthew Twomey. the third place in
the 120-yard low hurdles by Rudolph
1eatman. Columbia also won second
place in the freshman SS0-yard relay
The total number Of points won was
eleven.
The new tennis court will be ready
for use the first of this week. The
school has rented two courts at the
Elizabeth Sommers House. so that all
Columbia girls may have a chance to
play tennis.
Evening star., 1922-05-14
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL.

Students of Tech High School will
give a Shakespeare Pageant" in the
auditorium of Central High School
Thursday night at s o'clock. The
pageant is composed of scenes of
Shakespeare's most popular comedies.
Tho scenes of the different plays
will be presented by Shakespeare for
Queen Elizabeth. who will be shown
with her courtiers and attendants.
The different scenes will be announc-
ed to her majesty by the herald, as
they are shown.
The scenes will be as follows: THE
Tanning of the Shrew" by the students
of the fourth year; "The Tempest" by
the third year; LAS You Like 1t" by
the second. and "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" by the first.
The class Of 1922 will have it's grad
uation exercises Tuesday. June 90.
Glass night exercises will take place
Saturday. June II, at the Central
Auditorium, as will the graduation
exercises. The school year for the
seniors will end June 10, allowing a
week before graduation.
At the class night exercises 1.-THE
Dragon" by Lady Gregory, will be
presented. beside several other fea-
lures. All are working hard and If
present plans materialize the eXer-
cises should meet with all expecta-
tionS.
Evening star., 1922-05-14

Apple Blossoms Fall' and "Yo San."
by Amy Woodford Forde, and "A
Banjo Song" by Sidney Homer.
The last Friday night dance of this
year will be May 10 in the school
library. under the auspices of the
Home and School Association.
The few short scenes from THE
Rivals" which were given by the
Dramatic Association at the fifth
student committee assembly Tuesday,
were cleverly presented and the
efforts of the actors were greatly
appreciated by the audience. Follow
ing the play the cast presented a
bouquet of roses to Mrs. Balm for her
efforts in helping the school at all
times, and particularly for the great
assistance she has given the cast.
Anne Gleaves, a freshman, won the
hrst prize of So, which was given for
the best spring play poster. Carl
Woerner received 81 for second place
In the contest.
THE Three Musketeers" will be
presented by En- Avant for the benefit
OF the Western Cadet Corps on the
evening Of Friday, May rs, in the
school auditorium.
AS usual the old custom of Senior
day AFFORDED much merriment to the
School. The sophomores and juniors
mad a hard time in trying to dis
tinguish between the seniors and
freshmen, since the dress of both was
SO much alike. Initiating real babies.
the senior girls carried dolls and
teddy bears. This day was the one
day that candy could be eaten in
class without the offenders being
molested. Even the teachers entered
into the spirit of the day and the
merry-making in all classes exceeded
the amount of work. The photog-
raphers, namely all who possessed
cameras, were busy obtaining snap
shots for the Year Book
Evening star., 1922-05-14
WILSON NORMAL SCHOOL.

Friday. from 12 to 2, the faculty
and students will entertain the par
ents and friends of the school The
ilrst hour will be spent in visiting
practice departments. The second
hour. the senior students of the
academic department will present two
plays as children would give them
Little Red Shoes and Song in the
Heart" The Glee Club will furnish
music.
Wilson Normal School has had in
teresting visitors the past week At
assembly Friday, Samuel Herrick.
ington Victory Memorial, presented
the project. On Monday, a delega-
ton from high official life in Japan,
including an eX-minister of educa-
tion. made a careful survey of the
building, classes at work and the
Wednesday Miss Elsie Hill spoke in
reference to the coming dedication of
the Woman's Party headquarters.
Mrs. Charles Tompkins, an eX-grad-
uate: Mrs James Keliher and Mrs.
E.. X. Peoples visited classes in the
academic department.
The director of primary instruction,
Miss Rose Hardy, formally met the
graduating class Friday afternoon.
in the city schools.
The eighth grades of the Ross
School have had fore taste the past
week of what they may enjoy in
high school. Two Normal students
who were enthusiastic specialists in
Central. Thelma Fryer in printing,
and Alice keliher. in chemistry, gave
interesting talks to the children, each
on her own speciality. Central print
ch nd
Co. gave the use of a printing press.
so that with material in hand. Miss
Fryer presented the pleasure and
benefits to be derived from a course
in printing. Miss Keliher made il
Illuminating gas from soft coal and
kept a jet burning throughout the
lesson: In way easy for children
to follow, she talked of some of the
marvels of the chemical laboratories
and the possibilities for the chemist
of the future.
Physical examination. preliminary
to graduation. will begin tomorrow,
under DR.. Joseph Murphy. At the
same time similar eXamlpatlon for
entrance into Normal will be begun
are the result of the pension legis-
lation for teachers.
Swimming and tennis have sprung
of Misses Claude and Scharf, a
class of twenty girls use the Y. W.
C. A. pool once a week for lessons.
Some of the expert swimmers are
Misses Stearns, Paynter, Ewers, KEN
BILE. James, Larkin and Claude.
The tennis teams play in the courts
at Rock Creek Park. Among the
noted players are Misses Mcneil.
James, Ewers. Carr, Trainham, Sny-
der, Keliher, Claude. Young. CLAYTON,
Bloodgood, Ross, Grosvenor, Helen
Rose and Beltield.
Through the kindness of the mem
bers of the Normal Camp Associa-
tion, the camp near Sycamore Is
land was placed at the disposal of
the nature study classes two after
Moons the past week for the study
of birds, flowers and trees along the
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