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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
PROMINENT BANKER
GAINS II POUNDS
Mr.. Earl c. Crumb, Federal In
ternational Banking Co., De-
clares "Re-Cu-Ma Has Done
Me Lots OF Good"

'For a year" says Mr.. Crumb,
81 have been nervous and run
down; had little appetite and what
food | did eat caused much dis
tress, indigestion, gas, nervousness
and sleeplessness. Some of my
friends recommended Re-Cu-Ma. |
have gained IL pounds my appetite
is good, l am no longer nervous
and am again full of pep and
energy"
Re-Cu-Ma is the new prescription
containing seventeen ingredients
that renew every part of the body;
starts right to work purifying the
blood, relieves constipation, clean
SEES the kidneys and gets every par
ticle of pollution out of the colon.
Re-Cu-Ma quickly dispels bilious
ness, sick headaches, nervousness,
rheumatism; restores the appetite,
aids digestion and completely rids
your system of toxic poison. Sold
and recommended by Planters Seed
& Drug Co., Howell's Pharmacy,
and other good drug stores.-Adw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
CAPT. CHARLIE ALTROCK
TELLSHIS EXPERIENCE
Gives TanIac Credit for Bring
ing Him to "Port of Good
Health" Was Weak as Sail
With a Wind

A picturesque man of the sea is
CAPTAIN Charlie" IF. c. Altrock
that genial and hearty mariner who
for the past twenty years has been
operating motor boats and small
steamers in Norfolk harbor. And
it was in the typical language OF the
sea that Captain Charlie" recently
paid tribute to Tanlac, the medicine
which he declares has brought INN
ito the port of good health" again.
"My appetite and stomach mu-
tinied," says he, land l coul@n
even eat my favorite sea foods
/ nearly forgot how to sleep and
felt as weak and flabby as sail
without any wind in it. Many days
l wouldn't even take my boat out
Ny liver was sluggish as an old mud
scow overloaded with harbor dredg-
ings and it looked like I'd be land.
lubber the rest of my days.
"But Tanlac took me off the
rocks and brought me into port in
the finest kind of trim. With all
my ailments scuttled, | eat and di-
gest everything, sleep like a log and
feel so fine l never get too heavy
cargo to suit me. | always keeT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
JOHNNY CHALkLEY, JR.,
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Mrs J. W. Chalkley was hostess
at beautiful party Thursday after
noon at her home on Bell street in
hoor of the sixth birthday of her
little son, Johnny Chalkley, Jr.
The Easter suggestion was effec-
lively carried out in the decorations
of the living room and dining room
where the guests were entertained,
the yellow ad pink color scheme pre-
vailig. Gorgeous yellow daffodils
in low bowls and wicker baskets OF
lovely peach blossoms were used in
profusion. The prettily appointed
table in the dining room had for its
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
JUNIOR MUSIC CLUB
TO MEET SATURDAY

A meeting Of the Junior Music
Study Club will be held Saturday af-
ternoon at three o'clock, at Miss
Kate Lands studied on Jackson
street.
An interesting feature of the
program will be the musical numbers
rendered by Miss Elizabeth Nixon
and Mrs. A. H. Tompkins " no will
ass list the children in the re ndition
of the following program:
/. Arpeggio Waltz Carolyn
Crawford. Marion Tillman.
2. Dance Of the Butterfly Blake,
Catherine Ryals.
3. Morning prayer--Strea bbog-
Bessie Bell
4. The Hu mining Bird Heller
MISUNDERSTANDING Merri tt
5. La Bien Aimee--sch uett--
Miss Elizabeth Nixon.
Pc. Venitienne- Godard-Mrs A.
H. Tompllins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
WESLEYAN ALUMNAE TO
GATHER FOR BANQUET

Alumnae and former students of
Wesleyan College living In Sumter
county will gather in Americas for
a dinner On the night of Saturday,
March 20. to mark the opening Of
the million dollar Greater Wesleyan
campaign it is announced. Miss
Carrie Speer, has been appointed
chairman for the county ad plans
for the affair are now being COM
pleted.
There are 80 Wesleyan women in
Americas alone and total of Al
in Sumter county, making this COM
n,,nity one of the more important
alnmrae centers. All the alumnae
and for, uer students of whom the
college has any record are invited
n attend the dinner, which is to be
held in the sigl of the Pine tea
room.
A local cbapter {, the Wesleyan
Alumnae Association vas Organize d
here some time ago, wifi. MIS- Iol-
RE Allen Chappell as pres uefV ana
Mrs. Reese H. Horton as sec 'e'aIy'
both of whom are taking an a, 1--WE
part in the present greater Wesles
an movement. Miss Speer is also
mr., minent in the work Of the chap
ter.
4 Ii, t of the Wesleyan women liv-
inc in A mericus follows:
Mrs. q. aries L. Ansley, Mrs. Eu-
roma A Ba ley, Miss Katherine It.
Buchanan. N. ISIS Nell Hogg, Mrs.
Reese Paen"'i H Hor, on, Mrs. William
Thomas Lane, s. Evan Mathis,
Mrs Jesse Mathis, Mrs. R. L. Nc
Math, Jr., Mrs. Bella Hill ldoreland,
Miss Sara Oliver, Miss Fl ,ances B
Cutler, Mrs. Frank Sheffi ED, Mrs.
J. E. Sheppard, Mrs. Fred W. Sil!5,
Miss Carrie Speer, Mrs Crawford
Wheatley, Mrs. E. B. Anderson,
Miss OrIean Ansley, Miss Rosie
Andrews, Mrs. Florrie Allen Chap
pell, Mrs. John A, Cobb, Miss Ma
bel Ellis, Miss Ann Ellis, Mrs. 7.
N. Furlow, Mrs. T. F. G;uewood,
Sr., Miss Mary Goodwin. Mrs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

central decoration a beautifully EN-
bossed birthday cake, holdig isx
tiny pink candles and was embedded
in green grass and Easter eggs. At
tractive baskets of daity candies
marked the place of each guest, and
pink and white Easer eggs added 20
the attractiveness of the table.
May interesting games and an
Easter egg hunt were enjoyed dur
ing the afternoon, and Layfield Rob
ertson was the fortunate winner of
the nest filled with my eggs and
rabbits.
Late in the afternoon delicious ice
cream and cake was served by Mrs
Charley, assisted by her daughters,
Kathleen Chalkley and Dorothy
Chalkley.
The guest list for this lovely party
included Carlton Ivey, Sam Ivey,
Hugh Worthy, George Worthy,
Charles Speer. Charles Kenmore
Emory Martin, Layfield Robertson,
Curtis Jordan, Jr., Charlie Stevens,
Oliver Charley and Johnney Chalk
ley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
new PROBE BODY
RECOMMENDED TODAY
harges of DuplN alton of Gov
eminent Securities to Be In
vest igated

WASHINGTON. March 21.-Thc
creation of a committee to investi-
gate the charges that millions Of
dollars worth of government bonds
have been Duplicated at the bureau
of printing and engraving was rec.
commended today to the House by
the rules committee.
The investigation had been de-
manded by Representative King, OF
Hin ois, who proposed to have the
horse banking committee conduct
the inquiry.
Charges of Irregularities were
made by Charles B. Brewer, special
attorney of the Department OF
Justice, who made the investigation
for Presiden Harding, which led tc
the dismissal of 28 officials two
years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
MISS DENHAM HOMORS
MRS ELDRIDGE

A lovely compliment to Mrs. E. j.
Fldridge, Of Atlanta, formerly of
Americas, who is the charming guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. f
Easterlin, was the afternoon bridg {
at which Miss Kathleen Denham VIZ Is
hostess Thursday afternoon at h =
home on Fielder street, having as h "a
guests the members of her brid &c
club and a few additional friends.
Pink and white was the col or
scheme effectively carried out in
the attractive living room VIII ere
the tables were arranged for The
afternoons game; graceful spr avs
of peach blossoms, plum blosa oms
and pink bud filling French bas-
kets and flower jars.
Mrs. A rthur Rylander won the top
score prize, attractive bridge pen
ellis, and the honor guest was pre-
scented with a box of powder.
At 6 o'clock, a tempting - alad
course, with coffee was served.
Inc hostess was assisted IN en-
t ertaining by Miss Brownie Ca rSer
AND Miss Lallie Carter.
Invited to meet Mrs. Eldrit lge
wei e Mrs. Cloyd Buchanan, M rs.
Dick Crimson, Mrs. Theron Jen-
nings, Mrs. Middleton McDona Id,
Mrs. y udley Mize, Mrs. James Lott,
Mrs. IL amilto Holt, Mrs. Dick Will
liams, Irs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs.
Eugene Cato, Mrs. Arthur Rylan Ter,
Jr., Mrs! Henry Lumpkin, Mrs. B.
F. Easterlin, Jr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Charles Hale, Mrs. J. G. Holtz, Mrs
T. G. Hudson, Mrs. F. Morgan, Mrs.
R. P. Moore, Mrs. Walter Rylander,
Mrs. John Scarboro, Miss Cornelia
SILVER, Mrs. w. G. Turpin, Mrs. H.
W. Van Ripper, Mrs. G. c. WEBB
Miss Nina Williams, and Mrs. W. /.
Lane.
Other alumnae in Sumter county
are Mrs. Mamie Mcdonald Bradley,
Miss Laura Caughman and Mrs,
Bowman j. Wise, all of Plains; and
Mrs. H. J. John ston and Miss Mary
Wilson, of Leslie.
Any Wesleyan women living in
the county whose names are not list
ed are asked to communicate with
Miss Speer in order that her records
may be made complete.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Setback Club and a number of q d.
ditional friends to fill vacancies.
The Forts apartment was uni is
ually lovely on this occasion w it'll
decorations of lovely spring t1.os-
SONS, Towering pear, peach | dos
sons, pink bud, and gorgeous iaf-
fodils artistically arranged in gall
vases. and baskets, and low DO wis
of beautiful double pink purple h va
cinths were placed on consoles and
mal'tels.
Mrs. E. j. Eldridge and Mrs. B
r Easterlin, Jr., tied for the ladii es
high score and cut for the pril e
Mrs. Eldridge being the lucky WI n
ner of a deck of cards. J. 7. WE +.
rem won the gentlemans prize, {
deck of cards.
Following an elegant fried CHI: K
en- supper followed by a swese
course. set back was enjoyed un t i
a late hour.
Mrs. Fort was assisted in entel+
tanning by Mrs. Willis Hawkins
Mrs. John Hudson and her daughte
| Miss Florence Fort.
The guest list included Mr.. am
| Mrs. D. R. Andrews, Mr.. and MIR
IN1cius McCSleskey, DR.. and Mr. j..
NJ. H. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. E d
oar Sbipp. Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. E Id
ridge, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F Easter fin
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Willis Hawkins, j. T. Warren
Mrs. Walter Rylander, Mrs. j. D
Hooks, Miss Sarah Tower, Rober'
iT. Hawkins, Walter Page, Carr
Glover and Henry Osborne Jones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
MRS. GRUBB'S CLASS
TO HAVE CAKE SALES

The members of Mrs. L. Il.
Grubb's Sunday school class of the
First Methodist church will sponsor
cake sale Saturday, to be given
at Piggly Wiggly on Lamar stree.
Any members who wishes to make
contributions either cash or cakes,
may leave same at PIGGY Wiggly in
the morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. Henry Priest, who has been
the guest for sometime of her sis
ter, Mrs. Egbert Allen at her HON
on Lee street returned to her home
IN Orange Massachusetts, TODAY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
Gaa1Iz12

Mrs. S. E. Warren, and Miss Lii
liam Warren are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. t. Warren, at their home on
Lee street, en- route to their home
m Byron from Florida where they
have been visiting relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21
MR.. AND MRS. FClKT HOSTS
AT SETBACK SUPPER

A beautiful party of Thurst Icy
evening was the setback supper at
which Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Fort en- :
tertained at their home on Lee
street, having as theiT guests the
members of their Thursday nigh t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Fritz Kreisler says German must
clans are suffering the most. Ameri-
can saxophonists seem to be run
ming them close second.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

a bottle of Tanlac aboard"
Captain Charlie" resides at 8 Ia
Stop, Willoughby ST., Norfolk, Va.
His mail address is 1873 w. Nam
ST., Norfolk.
Tanlac is for sale by all good
druggists. Accept no substitute.
Over 40 million bottles sold.
Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. Dewitt Pickett and Miss
Eloise Pickett, of Dawson, were
amoung the out-of-town shoppers
in Americas today, and were guests
of Mrs. w. D. Moreland for lun
chcon at the Tea Room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. James F. Humber, of Lump
kin, was in Americas today, the
guest of Mrs. w. M. HUMBER at her
home on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. Frank Barkalow, of Canton,
Us the guest of her sister, Mrs. L.
Z. Medford, at her home on Brown
street. =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Coley Lewis. and
Miss Martha Lewis arrived in Amer
icus from Atlanta Thursday night,
called by the death of their cousin,
Carl Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Salisbury, N. c. were visitors in
Americus today and were the out
of-town guests registered at the Tea
Room for luncheon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Charles Underwood, of New Or
leans, has arrived in Americas to
spend sometime with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Underwood, at
their home on Hampton street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

Mrs. W. S. Blackmer, and Luke
Blackmer and Frank Lloyd, of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-21

FREE LECTURES ON
Where Are the Dead?
The Rich Man in He'll
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
$3.50 and 1880 P. M.
At the
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Laymen's Home Missionry
Movement
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
GOLF MORE POPULAR
Game Has outstripped Curative Wa tcrs and scenery of Winter Re- sorts, Survey Shows.

Chicago, Nov, 2S,-Golf has out stripped curative waters, scenery, bathing and fishing as the winning attraction of resorts, according to the results of a study made public today by Al Esplnosa, professional Of the Illinois Golf club.
 Espinosa, who spent several years In the Pacific coast and has been rendered a winter position in Flori- da, said that while the old entice- monts still were strong, the great resort growth Of the last few years was due largely to the building of golf links at such places as French Lick, Ind, where another large ad- dition 10 present hotels is under construction various Florida winter restorts, gulf coast cities and Cali fornia's scenic spots.
 As proof of his observations, Espinosa cited that such an inland city as Orlando, Fla, has entertain ed more northerners since the open ing of it's golf links than the largest old time winter resorts of that state lured south with combination of
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

sea tshing, salt water bathing and winter sunshine,
 Walter Hagen is building two golf links at St, Petersburg and all Florida Is madIy planting fairways, building greens and digging bunk CTS 10 accommodate the ever.in- croasin demand from northern golf CTS. Other southern states are emulating Florida with success and the cry for northern professionals creasing demand from northern golf
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Cause OfSick Headache and Sick Stomach
Revealed
By This LNDlCAN
 TEST

Mi Alan Small b0f Mr. Small had read Greene. Avs. Brook. . great deal about yn. N ,.,, IT.: who's. % indican and how 1t T'Vn orO, .d r, s"tsy Ss d 1n. hao helped thou" Uut the iNDlrAS sands to discover -. the cause of such
 conditions as sick sour bioated un and bilious stomach. headaches. bad fhreath, pimply skin and general lack Of energy. Not until his own severe head and stomach trouble made him feel miserable all over did he decide to make the test himself. Within a few days he. felt like a new person, simply because he found the real cause of his condition and the sensible way to remedy it.
 Nns. h Indiesnf
 Yndican is the danger sign which elbows that the poisons and foul gases due 10 sluggish stomach, liver and bowels are seeping through your
 blood-Into every muscle and every joint These poisons, unless checked. are said to cause so per cent of all rheumatism, neuritiS <Gastrttis--even lung trouble and other serious ailments, Yet thousandS have
 late YOU may think you are free
 from it but a test may surprise you Make Ae lndlesn Test Ysurseli
 Have urinalysis made. and if the
 chemist reports Indican present or if
 you can "feer' how poisoned you are
 because of sluggish bowels. bilious
 attacks, sour bloated-up stomach, bad
 breath, headaches and poor appetite. Immediately start taking Carter's Lit-
 tls Liver Pills. Next have another
 test made in a feW-days and see how
 the indiean starts to disappear and
 how much better you feel Ia every
 Carter. Little Liver Pills not only make the stomach. liver and bowels
 work In a fine healthy manner, but
 also have been found to drive the
 Indlcan out of the system.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

growth since l9l5. Our total im- ports and exports in that fiscal year amounted to si,27soOO.O0O against S7,S65, 100000 In l92S-24. If we correct thls difference by tho depre- ciated buying power of the dollar, we still lnd an increase of 1S,2 per cent.
 This compared with decreases of l2 per cent for the United Kingdom, l4 per cont for France, and 5l.4 per cent for Germany,
 "The gain in our total trade over tho fiscal year 1918 is largely &C., counted for by the marked increases in our trade with Asia, oceania and South America, The value of trade with Asia increased 2i4 per cent and that with Oceania and South Ameri- ca l92 and 95 per cent respectively.
 T believe 1t can be said with con- idence that the unique situation Of our foreign trade is to a consider able degree duo to the support given by congress and the administration to the activities of tbis department" In the field of eliminating national waste, the secretary reviewed tho progress made in the unemployment situation. Skillful handling of the problems of slump periods by com mittees of experts has done great good for general business conditions he reported.
 Building Periods
 Seasonal building periods. the re- port set out, have been so dealt with that building is being spread over the> year, eliminating this source of depression, Tho departments di- vision Of simpiihed practice has brought about a standardization and simplification in many industries with the saving of great sums of money both to manufa cturers and to purchasers.
 The department has encouraged the purchase and storing of bitunin- . ous coal during the summer months, the secretary said, 10 the great good of the industry which was hampered by its own overdevelopment. The department has also encouraged de- velopment of water power resources of the Northwestern Superpower committee, of which Ir. Hoover is the chairman, vas reviewed.
 The departments work in coop erating with other agencies for the building of better homes, and more widespread home ownership, was al- so reviewed.
 Mir. Hoover in his report declared Ithat one of the most important fac
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

tors in elimination of national waste, was trade association organi- zatlon throughout the country He declared that while some of the smaller of these associations have operated to restrain trade and com petition. trade associations generally have proved very valuable in the economic development ot the eoun- try.
 These associations are hampered In their work, however, he said be- cause there is no clearly defined line, either of law or court decision of what activities are and arc not n the public interest, Many organiza- tons fear to proceed with valuable work in the fear that their efforts will be construed to be against the public interest, the secretary said.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

showed an aggregate appreciation for the month of nearly si70,000,- GOO. says the Bankers Magazine. The gain is made up of $l05,0O0,- GOO in fixed interest stocks, and Sl10,OOO,O00 in variable dividend descriptions.
 United states railways depre- ciated by over s45,O00.000 to s2,- l95,7oO,OO0. Among oil shares, ten of the leading issues appreciated Se5,0Oo,000 10 s5S8,S10,00o.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
AUsTRIANs SIGH FOR MEDALS

Vienna, Nov. 2S. - To appease large numbers of citizens who crave decorations. abolished with the establishment of the republic, 1t has been decided 10 create medal of the federated republic of Austria. There will be ten different classes.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

teachers who care to work the year round, now have dual positions, serving a northern club from April to November and southern links during the winter.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28
Stocks in England Show
 Big Appreciation in Oct.

London, Noy. 2S. - Tho values of S65 representative stocks on tho. Stock Exchange during October
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

and to reinforce and extend the powers Of the department, Develop ment of the art Is proceeding with such rapidity both on the scientific and industrial sides that each year sees profound shift In It's activities. Any legislation should be most care fully framed so as 10 allow com plcto, acSlbility in development and full application of all scientific and industrial advancement"
 Tho past fiscal year, the secretary stated, marked the first occasion since long before the war when the railroad facilities of the country were completely equal to the na- tion's demands. There were no car shortages of any consequence, and there was a complete speeding up in the delivery of goods. This com- plete reconstruction, expansion, and growing efficiency in transportation facilities marks a fine accomplish ment on the part of the railway management, he added. \
 Ratification of the Dawes plan by the London conference was charac- terized by the secretary as tho most important event in the field of world finance. European stabilization, which the plan may be expected to bring about, he said, will cause n revival of world trade and increased , consumption of commodities, in which the United States Is bound to have its share.
 European Crisis
 Tt is not too much to say" the secretary declared that this settle- ment of the vexed reparation prob- lem. coming at the time 1t did, pre- vented another European collapse, with its inevitable representation or world trade and on the business of T. the United States. The Dawes plan is tho first effort to solve the repara tions question purely on conner cial and economic basis. The Ameri- can members of the committee were assisted by a competent staff of technical experts, among them some of the officials of the commerce de- partment."
 , Exports of American goods 10 for. eign countries increased nine per cent over the previous year, the sec. retary reported. while imports de. 1 creased six per cent, America's flaw. orable trade balance, because of these changes. increased from $l75,, oo0.oOo in 1922-23 to s757,0oo, ,oot in 1923-24.
 "The outstanding feature of oul foreign trade in commodities, tho report said, "is its strong req
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

Yellowstone National park has about 300 kinds of birds.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-28

There were 267,000 emIgrants from England last year.