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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11

1T was well named the "Five-And-
Il -Cent-Store Mountain"
Nancy and Nick had been in about
dozen stores and there were doz-
ems more to come Already they
had their pockets'full and their arms
and hands full, and they were still
shopping. The more they saw the
more they bought, for just as fast
as they spent one dime another APP
peared to take its place.
They had quqite forgotten about
their errand, about the Princess
Therma, the Diddyevvers and the
Fairy Queen. 1t really was won
der that Nick managed to keep his
hold on the magic record, which
after all, was the real reason for
their errand.
More and more stores appeared
and the Twins wandered from one
to the other ike lost Babes-in-the
Woods; stores with white mice,
stores with chicks, stores with gold
fish, stores with everything, were
there.
They'd be there yet, no doubt, and
Princess Therha would have mar
ried to no one and died an old maid
had not the red feather pen in Nick S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11

pocket played a trick 1t was no
use writing messages to the Twins.
They wouldn't have paid any atten-
ton to them if he had. So when the
next new dime appeared in Nick's
pocket the pen ripped neat hole
and the dime fell out.
Nick's senses came back with a
rush and he caught Nancy's hand.
"Close your eyes," he commanded
in big brother way. 'I'm going to
lead you the rest Of the way over
this mountain, Pm not going into
another store-not if it. falls on me
and not if l can buy an automobile
made of pure gold for 10 cents"
| think it was bit mean of him to
blame it on Nancy, don't you? But
men mostly do.
Suddenly queer thing happened.
All the bundles and bags and things
the children had bought disappeared
into thin air. And all the stores dis
appeared, too, and the dime in
Nancy's pocket.
at was magic, wasn't it?" gasped
the little girl, do you s'pose
Twelve Toes did it all?"
"Of course" said Nick.
Ito be continued.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
OBSERVATIONS
BY TOM SIMS

S~~~~~~~-~~~<G~H0~~~
VIII they deport alien bootleggers
to protect American rights?
Washing dishes is a great remedy
for double chins.
Paperhangers are finding rooms
for Improvement.
Trousers are a great convent
ence," says a girl wearing them.
Men verify her statement.
Miners showed good judgment in
striking during the fishing season.
You can't call our war veterans
soldiers of fortune.
Clothes may not make the man;
but lack of them makes the man
look.
Perhaps civilization is hard to
save because it is so scarce.
This spring fever some people are
kicking about is the same case they
have had all winter.
The word "obey" is being taken
out of marriage rites. Why not take
"alimony" out Of divorce rights?
The only sweeping reform that
has succeeded is the vacuum cleaner.
Our idea of a lying contest is two
strangers talking, one a golfer and
the other a fisherman.
When a girl marries for money
she has her golden wedding then
No street is wide enough for
woman learning to drive.
Faith will cure the younger gem
eration," says a lecturer. Yes, faith
cure-the laying on of hands.
A man has to be 35 before he can
run for president That's why the
college seniors look worried.
The way they shed tears in the
movies shows that spring onions
are back in Hollywood.
When a man is full of himself
there isn't room for much else.
1t costs $4,000 a day to run con-
gress, but isn't worth it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
EDITORIAL
MARRING THE MONUMENT.

MUCH complaint and considerable
A'~ indignation has been expressed
to the Times-Recorder by citizens fol-
lowing the placing of an unsightly
air chamber several feet above the
ground over the we'll at the Dough-
boy monument and also directly in
front of the monument. The effect
Of the placing of this apparatus there,
which was intended to be permanent,
is that the monument has been mar
red and the effect utterly ruined,
in our estimation.
According to City Engineer
Wheatley, the use of a compressed
air chamber is absolutely necessary
for pumping by compressed air,
which is the method in use many
years at this we'll and which is to
be used to supply the drinking foun-
tains on the four corners from the
monument. However, since complaint
has been made concerning the very
bad appearance of the unsightly
mechanism erected in front of the
monument, Mr.. Wheatley states that
It may be found possible, after some
experimenting, to lower it to near
:he street level or possibly remove
it entirely to the water tower nearby.
The original plans called for no
unsightly obstruction such as has
beer placed over the we'll marring
the beauty and grace of the memorial
to the war heroes of Sumter county.
and we do not believe the people will
he Pleased with anything short of its
complete effacement, either through
lowering it or removal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
GEE! HAW. GET ALONG!

There's music in the "gee-haw' note
The plowman sounds aloft,
But keen must be the ear to hear
Fen tho it ne'er be soft.
True music comes from souls of men
In touch with Natures law,
And who could better Nature know
Than he who says "gee-haw"
His mule he spurs with "get-alongw
His soul may grow thereby;
He means to move at greater speed
And till all land that's nigh.
With Nature working in accord
He sees her plans of growth;
Communion, partnership with God!
He, blowing, may have both.
IT'S not mere sound of any note
That counts for greatest worth,
But given soul and atmosphere
1t rings throughout the earth.
The pillow lines then may cease to be
A subject just for prose
When keen ears hear the music rare.
The happy plowman knows!
The above lines were written in
meditating over statement seen in
one of our Georgia daily papers that
spring poets steered clear of the sub
ject of pillow lines.
MRS. G. W. HUTCHINSON,
Leslie, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
THE EASIEST WAY.

THE trouble with most people is
that they seek an easy answer
to difficult problem, says Bishop
Page, of Boston.
THE other day | was shown two
lottery tickets bought by women.
Thousands of people have bought
these tickets. Millions of dollars are
spent in worthless stocks, oil and
others, So many young men, even
well-trained ones, are impatient of
the slow process of earning money
by constructive effort. They seek
the easy way"
The easiest way is called by psy-
biologists and scientists, "the line of
least resistance"
Usually it leads to failure. Are Won
unoonsciously, following it? Most
people are.
You never saw prosperous saloon
with door that opened outward. The
door either opened inward or was
of the swinging type. Saloon-keep-
ers instinctively recognized the prin-
ciple of the line of least resistance
and made their bars approachable
the easiest way.
Few people will use the revolving
door of a department store when a
smaller door is propped open near
by.
Many merchant, whose store had
TO be entered by climbing a few
steps has greatly increased business
by greatly eliminating the steps. max.
ing the entrance slope generally up
Conservation of energy is a natura.
law. The human body recognizes
this law and expends as little energy
as possible-seeks the easiest way.
Without the human instinct OF
seeking the line of least resistance
there would be little inventive prog.
ress in the way of labor-saving de
vices.
Laziness is the father of invention
For instance, the jack which vor
put under your auto axle when vo,
change tires was invented by ar
Ohio farmer boy who disliked liftin,
heavy wagons by hand.
Virtue, carried to extremes, otter
becomes a vice.
The eternal human desire to fine
an easier way, while excellent up t,
a certain point, is the cause of mos
laziness-" putting it off till tomor
row."
Lies problems are very siinple
easily understood. Encounterin.
th1sa fi~st ~e,l-s a--s-~-;>--.-..s>-.-s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

pairing to erect a $4,000 monument
to the Pennsylvania troops in the An
Jacksonville cemetery, near Americas.
Carroll J. Clark left yesterday for
Pittsburg to attend to important bus
mess.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Mrs. Anna Pressly and
Col. w. w. Thompson, the wedding
to take place in the Presbyterian
church at Smithville. Col. Thomp-
son was former resident of this
city, and both he and his bride-elect
have many friends here.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
Monday morning. No paper pub
lished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11

lze enegry for quick attack.
A problem or job is difficult or
easy, according to ones viewpoint.
The perpetual formula for success is:
Refuse to be dismayed OF dishearten-
ed by the apparent size of task.
Tackle 1t as quickly as possiEe-jm-
mediately and with all available en-
ergy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY.

| know the thoughts that | think
toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts
Of peace, and not of evil, to give you
the expected end.-Jeremiah 29:l1
A political victory, rise in rents,
the recovery of your sick, or the re-
turn of your absent friend, or some
other favorable event, raises your
spirit. Do not believe it. Nothing
can bring you peace but yourself.
Nothing can bring you peace but the
triumph of principles.-Ralph Waldo
Emerson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
A Radio Ballad
BY BERTON BRALEY.

Sadie O'Grady and Timothy Brady
Sue wee an up-to-date pair;
She was pretty and witty young
lady,
He was a lad debonair.
They were a couple of radio sharks,
So when they's part for while
Tim would express his concluding
remarks
After this manner and style:
Sadie O'Grady, Oh
You are my lady, Oh,
Ring me by radio,
Call me up often, my own;
You are my lady, Oh,
Sadie O'Grady, Oh
Ring me by radiophonew
But, Sadie would say,
Sure your nerve you are bringing
TO ask me to call you. For shame
If anyone's gonna be radio-ringing
It's you should be doing the same
I'll be at home in the evening, my
dear,
Patiently lingering there;
You can be sure I'll be waiting to
hear
When you call up through the air
Timothy Brady. Oh
Ring up your Saba; Oh
Call me by radio often, my own!
Bright days or shady, Oh
I'll be your lady o,
If you viii lcall me, On Timothy
Brady 0,
Call me by radiorhoner
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.

(trom the Times-RecOrder April Il,
1902
The Americas Light Infantry will
entertain with dance this evening in
the Armory, at which time a prize
drill will be executed.
H. A. Sims, who has tean a rural
carrier out of Americas since the es-
Enlistment of the system, Will leave
shortly for the Indian Territory to
reside.
Col. John B. Hussey, of the Rural
Mail Service, arrived in Americas to-
day for the purpose of conducting an
examination for rural mail carriers.
He Travelled 1900 miles from San
Antonio, Texas, just for this exam
ination.
Capt. C. C. Clay is now the happy
possessor of a $4OO rubber-tired trap.
which Is the perfection of the car
rlage makers art.
James Riviere, Jr., who was con-
nected with the Peoples Bank here
for many years, has gone to Savan-
nah TO accept position there.
The state of Pennsylvania is pre-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-04-11
TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY.


(trOm the TlmeS-RecOrder April IL,
1870
a Special train of private cars
"A bearing President C. H. Mark
ham, of the Central of Georgia rail-
way and the Illinois Central, besides
many of the prominent officials of
the Central of Georgia, arrived in
Americas at II o'clock for an inspec-
ton tour of the Central system.
Charles l.. Ansley is identifying
and undermining his pretty residence
on Church street. Spacious veran-
das at the front, side and rear will
be added, with other rooms also add
ed. The interior will be thoroughly
overhauled.
A May Day dance is being arrang-
ed by the Hospital association, and
already much enthusiasm is mani
tested in the selection of a May
queen. The young dancers for the
dance are being trained by Miss En-
ma Chapman.
Mrs. Cliff Ray, of Macon, is the
guest of Mrs. V. H. Gaines at her
home here.
Mrs. E. j. Wilkinson, of Athens,
arrived yesterday to visit Mrs NJ. E.
Jossey for several days.
Mrs. Frank Sheffield is attending
chautauqua in Albany this week, and
while there is the guest Of relatives.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05

nngual printing is done for the convent
ence of the two more important racial
groups within the country's territory. In
Russia the many tongued note is purely for
purposes of propaganda. The motto of the
Communist manifesto stands out boldly
no matter how one looks st the bill. be he
American, Frenchman, Indian or Russian
One can scarcely imagine an American ten
dollar bill done up in such complete fashion
as to make it's meaning clear to all the
component parts of the population of New
York city. But somehow the American ten
doesn't need much printing to put it over
it seems to shout it's identity to the
world
In the case of at least one note, a so
pfennig bill of Potsdam. the paper cur
rency could be put on a piano and from
it could be played the snatch of song.
This bill is unique one of the foreign
collection. 1t shows Potsdam army Off
Ger mounted ON white steed and appar-
emily leading his troop into the fray. The
cavalryman is pictured facing his men.
urging them on and apparently prepared
himself to strike down the foe with a
sturdy saber stroke. At the top of this
paper, which resembles a Martian post
card, reads the designation, so pfennig.
and next comes the scale of music. The
symbols are quarter or eighth notes and
probably comprise the opening line of
some patriotic tune. The effect, on pick
ing it up, is for the musically inclined to
read it, Fifty pfennig, tra-la-la."
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
Hanms money goes back to ancient history

engravers' art. The coloring is distinctly
sharper in the cases of many nations than
is to be found on American bills. So much
so in fact that an American, receiving
bill in change, is in danger of becoming
so absorbed in the study of the color
scheme that he might-conceivably-
NIT himself to be short changed.
study of the currency of fourteen
European countries as made by Oscar p.
Austin statistician of the National City
Bank of New York, disclosed that in five
of the countries clauses were printed on
bills notifying the public that counter
feiting was forbidden by law" In the
United States that fact is more or less
taken for granted likewise in the United
Kingdom and also in Russia. In the two
English speaking countries the under
standing is probably based on the belief
that Americans and Britishers know that
rolling your own" simply isn't done in
polite financial circles AS for Russia, the
reason is obvious. Russian rubles are now
so cheap that it requires quantity produc-
ton on a cheap labor basis in order to
make the work worth while. A lone man
would find himself actually losing money
were he able even to turn out 100000
rubles an hour. eight hours a day and
every day a year including Sundays and
holidays.
Another curious fact observed by Mr..
Austin is the appearance on the bills of
many nations of printing in several Ian
guages. In Jugo-Slavia, for example, the
printing on one side is in Serbian and on
the other in French. while in Russia there
is a note which bears the languages of
practically every nation in the world. The
reasons in these two cases are quite diff
ferent, however. In Jugo-Slavia the BIZ
The New York herald., 1922-11-05

blest resident of President Ebert's home
town can be reminded of the fact that
Germany's nominal ruler is one of his own
neighbors. Should Marion, Ohio. take a
leaf from the book of Quackenbrueck and
print note in honor of that towns dis
tinguished son the designer could find some
Interesting material Every newsboy, for
example, has enjoyed the life of romance
and the present Chief Executive could be
pictured at the beginning of his career SELL
ing newspapers. One of his customers
might-with a little poetic license per-
mitted-be depicted as William Jennings
Bryan when that undaunted champion Of
free silver was first running for the Presi-
dency.
An especially significant feature of
many of the European currencies is the
manner in which the governments con-
cerned dodge the issue of telling when or
how or where the paper is to be redeemed
To quote Mr.. Austin:
Reasons for this cheapness of money are
to be found in statistics compiled by Mr..
Austin, which show that with the excep-
ton of the United Kingdom. France and
a few of the stronger financial nations. the
work of acceerating production of paper
money goes on merrily throughout Europe.
The paper money of all Europe, barring
Russia, now aggregates approximately
$500 100000 at the pre-war valuation
of the respective currencies, as against
s5,000,000000 in the, year preceding the
war. This is an increase of 5000 per cent.
One of the most prolific money makers is
Germany.
Russa's figures, which have now reached
the realm of the grotesque, can only be ar
rived at by the most imaginative. AS of
May 15 last this nation had in circulation
over 10000, 600, ,OOO. 900 rubes. on the basis
of that country's population this great
flood of paper should prove enough to give
every citizen about SOC. 900 rubles. A goodly
fortune on paper, but one which shrivels
up painfully when 1t is recalled that the
nominal rate of exchange for American
money is 100000 rubles for a dollar
with no one foolish enough to give a dol
lar for the Soviet currency.
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
Europe's Artistic Money
By FRANK Fl. MCONNELL

N one respect the paper currencies of
European countries are superior to
the good. solid yellow backs" which
are daily finding their way into the wallets
of Americans. They are more artistic, more
richly embellshed with picturesque his
tories of towns. states and individuals and
literally speak for themselves through the
media of the sign and picture languages.
That their talk does not possess the musi-
cal ring of sincerity of American dollars is
the discovery every man makes when he
tries to convert say, 100 German marks
into dime.
The contrast, however, between values of
American dollars and European kronen
gullders, francs, lire and other units is only
a part of the great differences existing be-
tween the currencies. For example, an
quite like an American thousand dollar
bill. Both have the same weight, the same
length. same breadth, width and in general
the same markings. All denominations can
be carried In common wallet that is, they
viii all fit nicely if placed in a wallet. In
many European countries, however, the
currencies will not fit into a wallet. nor
could any considerable number of bills be
folded up neatly as can American dollars.
AS general thing. the notes are much
broader and shorter. The paper itself is
of good quality. while the printing is evil
dence of a fairly high development of the
The New York herald., 1922-11-05
Using Ebert's saddlery to help sell banknotes

or buildings. The firemen have apparently
memories remain. and. with German thor
oughness, the fire has destroyed every
vestige of structure. Even the stone
chimneys have been consumed, and it is
a question whether the foundation didn't
go up in smoke also. An insurance COM
pany in America would probably be willing
10 pay huge price if it could prevail upon
this nations printers of currency to use
the same illustration. After looking at
the havoc wrought the lucky holder of the
note feels like running pell nell to the
nearest fire insurance Office and pleading
with the company to insure his home and
furniture.
Other striking pictures are to be found.
In, fact, random collection of European
notes probably would give the collector a
most priced picture gallery at a cost of
probably ten to twenty dollars. The Ger
mans in particular are proving themselves
adept in this art of making their money
entertaining, intriguing and in some cases
inspirational. One bill, for example, holds
before the youth of the country fitting
example of the opportunities now before
them. This note is in circulation in
Quackenbrueck and bears q. seness of
President Ebert's saddl where
Herr Ebert toiled somo en- day
working up a good appetite nance
a thirst which could be in a
Quackenbrueck beer garden q ltle cost.
Thus did the present EXecu gin his
climb to he heights so re llly capitu-
lated by one Hollenzollern, who, one fable
has it, actually rode in a saddle made by
his successor.
The saddlery is represented as a fairly
roomy place with a high gable roof. On
the top are standing two very large birds
They have long beaks and in general body
construction resemble pelicans. In the
street which the building faces are some
eight or more Germans, seemingly cheer
ing. Their arms are upraised, and one
little German, who brings up the rear, is
doing a goose step. The denomination of
this remarkable note is five pfennig-a
small enough unit, so that even the hum
The New York herald., 1922-11-05

Another note, issued by Wafungen,
Germany, is for the purpose of covering
fire losses and is accepted in circulation
quite as readily as any other Wafungen
note. The engraver went to considerable
pains in designing and preparing his plate
for the printing of the bill and his result
speaks well for that notables patience.
The picture shows a demolished building,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
GIANTS SPLIT
COUPLE WITH
The PIRATES

Pittsburgh Penn. July ol.-Ncw
York and Pittsburgh split a double
header today, the Pirates winning
the first . to -, while the Giants
took the second, II to I. Cooper
was master in the first game, keep
ing tho Giants hits scattered. His
support was sensational.
The visitors pounded four pitch
ers in the final game for 10 hits. The
veteran Adams was taken ont after
three innings. but the other Pirate
hurlers Jared just the same. \ fca-
turc was Carcy's home run with one
on. The scores:
First game:
New y. q . o o o | o % Z
Pitts. o o o . . q o K; : &
Batteries. j. Barnes. Jonnard.
Causcy and Snydcr; Cooper and
GooCh.
Second game:
n. y. . > > o o o o Ill 10 |
Pitts. o 3 q 0 o q o OF II .
Batteries, Nehf ana snyder, Gas
ton; Adams. Carlson, Hamilton,
Glazner and Gooch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-25
BAN JOHNSON SAYS
YANK-RED S0X DEA!
IS "REGRE!TAp!.E"

Chicago. July 2i.-By y. P)-
President Ean Johnson, Of the Amer
lean League, tonight declared the deal
which sent Joe Ducan, star third
bascman, with the Boston Americans
to the New York Yankees, was re
crettAhle" transaction. and that trades
lof this character IN midseason must
Ice discouraged and lcgislated against.
The Yankees acquired DuGan and
Elmer Smith. a hard hitting Outficlder
in exchange for Elmer Miller, an out
fielder John Mitchell, sub shortstop,
Wilson Fcwster. an infielder, and a
pitcher to be selected later.
- point has been reached whore
tho public regards with aversion and
apprehension any deal for players be-
tween the Boston and New York
clubs" President Johnson said: THE
New York club may secure temper
airy relief in the acquiring of Dugan
ANA Smith, but They will not prove
materially helpful to the building up
of the team.
"Dugan is an extremely Temporal
mental player, and in tho end may
prove n liability rather than an asset.
smith is a splendid character, but an
ordinary fielder and a fair hitter.
Players secured hy Boston may help
tho cluh 10 \ moderate degree.
"Doals Of this sort in mid season
are rcGrcttablo and must be discour-
1gca ana lcGjsl1ted against"
President Johrson revealed that
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