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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
gRAGG-VAUGHN.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Bragg, an
nounce the marriage of their da1gh-
tor Louise. to Mr.. Charles N.
Vaughn, which was solemnized Wed
resday. Oct. 8, at Leesburg.
Cordial and sincere interest CEN
TOYS in the announcement of the
Marriage of Miss Louise Bragg tc
NV charles N. Vaughn, which
comes as a surprise to their many
friends, not only in Americas but
tbro,1phout the state. Motoring to
Teesburgs on Wednesday, Oct. 8,
+bev were met there by Rev. Ait
man of Albany, pastor Of the First
Rantist church of Albany, who per-
formed the ceremony in the pres
enee of a small group of friends.
Mrs Vaughn, as Miss Bragg, was
one of the most popular and beau
tiful young girls in Americas, pos
sessing a charming personality and
sincerity of manner which has en-
cleared her to countless friends in
Americas, where she always re-
sided, who will sincerely regret
that her marriage takes her else
where to reside.
Mr.. Vaughn is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs N. V. Vaughn, of Albany, and
holds a responsible position with a
large insurance comprn1 of that
city of which his father is manager,
and is prominently connected in
business and social circles there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn will leave
in several days for Albany to make
their home in the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
NADOO ABANDONS
SPEAKING TOUR
Declares Reelection of Coolidge
Means Another Four Years
With Privilege Enthroned

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-(By
The Associated Press, - William G.
McAdoo, in bis nrst extended state
ment since tine democratic national
convention, declared Sunday the
only chance to purify the govern
ment and to accomplish the reforms
demanded BY the people IS To elect
Davis and Bryan
In Il letter written from Johns
Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, where
Mr.. McAdoo recently underwent an
operation, he informed democratic
national headquarters that he would
be forced to abandon his plans for
an extensive speech-maE!ng cam
paign, but that through letters AID
kilograms to friends in various
states he was doing his utmost to
help the cause.
ut is a great pity" the letter
said, that the progressives led by
La Toilette and Wheeler and The
NGEiOSl dts lGu ny 0@Nb1 tilu ID = stli
cannot present a united front
against the common enemy"
Praises La Toilette.
Referring to the candidacy of
Senators La Toilette and Wheeler,
Mr.. McAdoo declared that while ne
was not in accord with "much that
Senator La Toilette is advocating
as for instance his proposed court
amendment to the constitution
nevertheless he deserves admiration
and respect for the courageous tight
he has made against entrenched
privilege and the invisible forces of
government and for the fight ne
now is making to drive the corrup,
and incompetent republican admin
stration out Of power
but" he continued, eve are con-
fronted with a practical question Of
how reaction can be unseated," aid
ing that the success of the deira,
cratic ticket offered the best means
to that end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
Campaign Waged
on Anti Kan
Platform
lcontinued Frem PAGE onel

teal prestige it can bring me.
81 am in the fight only because
neither the Democratic nor the Re
publican nominees denounced the
llan as dennlvely as l believe they
should have"
When his petitions were circu-
lated, White would not permit them
to be passed around here in his
home town.
If / am not we'll enough known
in other parts Of the state to get
10000 signatures, l don't want to
rum" he told his friends.
But he got the 10000, and n'ore,
too.
A woman telegraphcd ''Bill' ask
ing him when he was going to
grow up" She quoted Paul: "Arhcn
was a child, | spoke as a child;
but when | was man, put away
childish things"
Whites answer read
Zone greater than Paul has said:
'Whosover shall not receive the
kingdom as little child, shall not
enter therein.
But so long as Paul is your
favorite, try First Corinthians,
verses 81 and 35. Not that l be-
lieve it, but you might play i on
your photograph and washing ma
chine"
The verses tell women to remain
silent on public matters.
Is
But to get back to the candidate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
INTEREST CENTERS IN
WEDDING ON TUESDAY

The outstanding social event of
this week will be the marriage Of
Miss Evelyn Bell, and Mr.. John
Heath, of New York City, which
will be a beautiful event If Tues
day afternoon, taking place at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edwin F. Bell on Lee street.
A number of beautiful social al
fairs have been given in Miss
BELLS honor during the weeks pre-
ceding the marriage, which will end
with d delightful rehearsal party
this evening at seven-thirty, at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Mr.
Heath and Miss Bell being joint
honor guests.
Among the out-of-town guests
arriving today for the wedding
were Mrs. John Heath, Mrs. J. L.
Arnold, and Mr.. John Heath, Of
New York City, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Bell, Miss Esther Bell and
Miss Alfredo Bell, of Cordele.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
I FACE THREE

beginning of a meal"
White stopped the musicians
when they were playing America.
Il want to sing" he shouted. And
he did.
"This running for governor IS
like drumming for business, " White
declares. Il take the good and bad
in hotels just like other drummers.
Ii is part Of the punishment for
running for office.
''But the campaigns going along
bully. I am having the time Of my
young life.
Il am my own press agent, do
my own ballyhooing, set UP the
tent, pull the stakes, drive the sen-
horse team and play the calhope in
this show. Maybe, I shall be my
own elephant before I get through
His campaigning is restricted 10
certain days of the week. The 9TH
err days he spends in his office help
ing get out his paper, the Emporia
Gazette, a small-town daily he has
made nationally famous.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

$ . Q ] q .
.eing artisticaily combined.

Being artisticaily combined.
Late in the afternoon, after the
conclusion Of the game, a delicious
salad course with coffee was served
Mrs. Bryan was assisted in en-
PERTAINING by Mrs. Griff Eldridge
The guest list included Mrs. Sam
Heys. Mrs. Frank Turpin, Mrs. l..
". Brown, Mrs. H. B. Mashburn,
Mrs. John Sheffield, Mrs. L. G..
Council, Mrs. E. c. Parker, Mrs.
A. c. Lockett, Mrs. George Oliver,
Mrs. W. D. Bailey, Mrs. W ).
Josey, Mrs. W. U. Barefield, and
Mrs. Stephen Pace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
MRS. BRYAN ENTERTAINS
FORTY TWO CLUB FRIDAY.

Mrs. Joe Bryan was a charming
hostess Friday afternoon when she
entertained with a beautiful party
at her home on Furlow street, nav
ing as her guests TIE members Of
her Forty-Two Cl1o and a few ad-
ditional friends to fill vacancies.
A graceful arrangement of bright
colored fall flowers in baske>. ana
vases formed attractive decorations
for the living room ard dining room
where the guests were received
cosmos, ageratano, dahlias and roses
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Slappey, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Lee, motored
to Atlanta Sunday 20 spend tie
week with relatives.
Mrs. H. G. Arid, of Jacksonville.
Fla, is the guest of her parents
Capt. and Mrs. H. D. Watts, al
their home on Church street, ar
irving Sunday by motor. She wss
accompanied by Mrs. R. e. Mcleod,
who has been visiting relatives in
Florida for several weeks.
Mrs. j. w. Perkins, Of Bencvoe-
lence, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. w. Harris, on Brooklyn
heights.
Miss Martha Bell, of Atlanta, is
the attractive guest of Mrs. Charles
Lanier, at her home on Collcge
street.
Miss Maude Beavers left Sunday
for Ashburn where she will be the
gueses of relatives for several days
Prof. w. s. Stevens, of Atlanta
delivered two interesting lectures
at the Library Sunday afternoon
evening to attentive and apprecia-
tive audiences.
Mrs. J. c. Graham, of Cuthbert
and Mrs. w. A. Baldwin, of Daw-
son, visited Mrs. J. W. Harris at her
home on Brooklyn Heights Sunday
Johnnie Flournoy, formerly Of
Americas, but who now resides in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20
BIBLE CLASS HAS
DELIGHTFUL MEETING.

A delightful social meeting of
the Daughters of the Wesley Bible
Glass was held Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs Robert Lee Nc
Math, Jr. on Lee street.
Throughout the reception rooms
quantities of beautiful pink and
rose colored cosmos, ageratlm,
dahlias, and other fall flowers were
used effectively, filling baskets and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20


Fitzgerald, spent Sunday pleasantly
in Americas with friends.
Charlie Bond arrived Saturday
from Columbus to join Mrs. Bond
and baby daughter in spending the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. j. Hines on Jacksonstree1.
D. R. Andrews left Sunday for
Macon, to spend several days on,
an important business mission.
MIR. and Mrs. w. B. WiIlingham,
Mrs. B. L. Willingham and Mrs.
Lott Warren, of Atlanta, spent Sun
day in Americas as the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheffield.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Herring,
have gone to Spring Creek, Florida,
to spend several days on a fishing
trip.
3. S. Albright, of Atlanta, spent
the weekend in Americas, joining
Mrs. Albright and children who are
guests of her mother, Mrs. Essie
Smish, on Jackson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Mauk, Mrs.
Inez Reeves, and little daughter,
Marion, and John Mauk motored TO
Macon Sunday to spend the day
with Mrs. A. w. Marshall, returning
home last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lovelace Eve re-
turned Sunday night from Atlanta,
where they spent the week end.
Mrs. A. L. Fouche and LITTLE
daughter, Helen, Mrs. C. D. Me-
Gill, and son, Fulford, have return
ed to Atlanta fater spending the
weekend with Clyde Williams,
making the trip by motor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

vases.
During the afternoon many in
teresting games and contests were
enjoyed, after which delicious sand
wiches and tea were served.
Mrs. McMath was assisted in en-.
PERTAINING by Mrs. Paul Wootten
and Mrs. V. B. Oliver.
About thirty five guests were
present at this enjoyable meeting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

A deep full founce of chinchiila
tur edges smart coat Of black cor
ded silk that is lined with flame
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

himself
The two major parties in Kan
sas," he is telling the voters, are
the toys and playthings of the viii
lipus-wallipuses of Georgia, also the
wizards of one sort and another OF
Wall Street, who are trying TO run
this country
eve must make the state worthy
of the old days when they didn't
ake microscope and examine q
mans skin, lock at his birth GER
tificate and give hila a Theological
examination before determining
whether he should be an American
citizen
as
Bands have had Httle part in the
White campaign except on those oc-
casions when they contribute their
services free.
At 8ne meeting when one appear
cd, White SAID
"This is the first band I've had
for q week. I want TO use it all
can. A band opening a political
meeting is like saying grace at Tie
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Fitzgerald, spent Sunday pleasantly
in Americas with friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

D. R. Andrews left Sunday for
Macon, to spend several days on,
an important business mission.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Slappey, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Lee, motored
to Atlanta Sunday 20 spend tie
week with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lovelace Eve re-
turned Sunday night from Atlanta,
where they spent the week end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

But to get back to the candidate,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Mrs. j. W. Perkins, Of Benevoe-
lence, is visiting hef parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. W. Harris, on Br)klyn
heights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Herring
have gone to Spring Creek, Florida,
to spend several days on fishing
trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-20

Miss Martha Bell, of Atlanta, is
the attractive guest of Mrs. Charles
Lanier, at her home on College
street.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Big Auto Race
on Sunday for
Port Townsend

DoRT TOWNSEND is 90 witness
lts first dirt track uu,o race
meet next Sunday. Tho county con.
missioners have arranged with Rob.
est A. Hitler race diroetor for the
Western Auto Racing association. Tor
its inaugural auto race meet
Hitler has signed Chct Latta.
Harry schuck. Louis PrcHtek. Wal.
lace Wilcox and Matt Coona of Seat
tie. Earl stors Of Mt. Vernon, Dave
Davidson. Frank Ruman and Ralph
anderson OF Aberdeen and Hoquiam.
Ira Hayes and Joe schade Of Kent.
The Port Townsend fair grounds
track b. said 90 be the best half.
mile track IN the Pacific Northwest
for speed and the worlds dirt track
record OF loa SO for n hhlfmlle
track. may be broken.
State Senator william Bishop and
Representative I'd Sims viii be the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
BILLY LANE MAINTAINS LEAD in STOLEN BASES in COAST LEAGUE
Dynamite George
Loses to Sailor

SAN FRANCISCO. July l7.-sail-
or Smith sot the decision over Dyna-
mite George IN a fast headline bout
AZ National hall last night Jack
Mccain beat Jack Soonan in the
scmi.windup and Larry Jones beat
Angelo Pappas In the special event
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Duffy Lewis Is Still
League-Leading Hitter

TIY LANE is the only Seattle player leading division
h m the Coast league result Of last weeks play. Billy
IN tops the stolen base division, having 2s to his credit
nifty Lewis maintains the lead in smuggling hitting I23
rrcks the youthful Salt Laker, is best in scored
~ IN home He has scored 100 taes for the Bees
and has hit % homers Bert Ellison. manager of the Seals
he best onebase hitter having 1865 TO his credit Kelly,
"a Of the Seals leads in doubles burst of Los Angeles
ss big lead in triples making % Brubaker of the Oaks
has % sacrifice hits to his credit leading Cliff Brady
SEATTLE by one.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17

from New York, where he went TO
release tho first Of Dempsey's mo
ton picture series. There is pos.
sibility. according TO local rumor,
that Rearns win spend the winter In
the employ Of Tex Richard in his
new indoor arena in New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17

With Ruth st Bat
First inning walked.
Third inning-out on an infisid play.
PIN Inning -Pufposeiy passed
Bsvsnth inning -wsiksd
Ninth inninE-Bsfs on a feeders
choice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Mona Beaten
by Miss Wills
in Big Match

DARis, July iT.-Helen wills aud
L Mrs. Molla Mallory. tho latter
representing Norway. had their Ions.
awaited hattie ON the courts this aft
ernoon ana the American Eiri won
IN straight sets. 90. G.s. leaving no
room Tor doubt as 90 her supremacy
over her old rival.
II was the first time Miss Wills
and Mrs. Mallory had met since tho
Californian won tho national WON.
ems singles title from the Morse
woman az Forest His.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Major Notes

N..tsrdny's hsro-IonI George hsuT'
glsrt fret uarkeF. whose seventh inning
homer enabled tue Mclrau klan % Nih
from pltisburg 3 70 Z.
The league leading baHks attempted
10 stage q ninth inning THllT. bat failed
the Indians winning 4 20 O.
nrsskiJn and Cincinnati difidsd tEin
Ban. the Dodgers Winning abe fret %
Z. and the Reds taking the second. 70 O.
When the third place Tiger. tees a
brace Of games from Boston they moved
within one and half games 0f fIfht
place. Warrington stiii e. in second
place The Tigers won the first Q 70
ani ihs second ~ 70 a.
Winning double headers was the fsA-
TUE u ystisrdHTH Eames. Connie
Aaehs tribe won pair from Chicago.
the fret 10 Q, and the second % 9.
The Cards also ANNEXED . double head
~. the braves suffering humiliation. 81
Louis took the fret 10 4 and the see
0nd n 20 :.
The ninth inning stand Of the Cubs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Mike Dundee Gets
Chance for Title

AURORA. III. July iT.-Mlke Dun.
dec. Rock Island. and KID" sulli
van. brooklyn. the latter junior
lightweight champion. have been
signed 20 box 10 rounds hero July 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Jack Kearns May
Work With Richard

Los ANGELES. July 17.--Jack
Ksarns. manager OF Heavyweight
caanpiou Jack Dempsey. is expect
q back in Los Angeles tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
State Rifle Meet
On for August 3

Rife association tournament VIII
be held az Camp Lewis sunday.
August 3. with civilian and military
clubs from an parts ~ the siass
competing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17

va, rhor and til. rhls wen. atoI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17

presiding judges. c. 4. lCurleyl Cole.
man. official starter for tho Western
Auto Racing association. viii WELD
the starters flag Some 400 auto
race fans will 20 from Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
ny MARGARET PLUNIlETr

persons often grasp
~ their rescueu around the neck
from behind. To break this hold
Grasp the drowning ones lower
hand and pull down
Put your other hand on the elbow
OF his lower arm and push up.
Duck your head under this arm
Thus you are freed from his
grasp.
Continue pulling down on tho
hand. twisting Il until the person
has turned his back.
AZ this position you viii be In com
mandH OF him
tCopyrisht 1854 n Il. A. Services. Incl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Friends Help
Knute Rockne

Two of Knute ROckne's form
cr cronleH. who are now coach
ing IN this section are now with
the SOtre Dame mentor Ia his
summer school m the University
u Southern California.
''Slip" MadiFan. 81. Mays
coach. n helping Rock" in the
South. while Duke Holder.
who learned his football under
the famous instructor. 10 also az
the school. Holder will coach
the Mare Island marines next
season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-17
Lifesaving

Thls Is the third Of a series OF
elk articles on methods u hfe say.
ing about the water Tho fourth
viii appear tomorrow
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-04-04
Faulty Ampli6cation
Due to Transformer

Faulty audio frequency amplifers on
weak signals, particularly on the first
stage, is a common complaint. To be-
gin with, the same degree of amplifica-
ton should not be expected on weak
and strong signals. That La, Ii with a
nearby station the first stage gives an
audibility application of 20 times, 1t
will give less application, possibly
only doubling the signals of distant
transmitter. This is due to the fact
that the output Of a tube does not vary
directly with the applied e. M. f., but
more approximately with it's square.
Also, throwing In simplifying apparatus
appreciably alters the receiving condi-
tons Of the entire set which In the
case Of the very weak signals may rem
der them inaudible. Therefore, when
tuning ix done the set should be slight
ly returned when the ampliier Is
plugged in. especially on the adjust
ment determining regeneration.
Probably the most common cause Of
such amplincation lies in the failure
to include small 0O1 MID. telephone
shunt condenser across the primary Of
the first step. 1t is once more the
problem of reducing the positive react
ance In a radio circuit. The inductance
of AN audio frequency transformer is
ma de very high In order to secure a
tr ansfer Of audio-frequency energy.
J.he reactance is, therefore, much
pre0ter than that of tha Resistance
which combined with resistance OBJ
Htructs the passage of the plate cur
rent.
Many instances of faulty ampllfica-
tion are due to transformer and tube
troubles and the experimenter should
always make tests to determine just
where the trouble lies.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-04-04
THE FORTY-TWO STRINGS OF
YOUR BEING

You are a harp of AZ strings. The
music of your voice, the texture of
your hair, the shape of your head,
the contour of your face and body,
your every motion, and even the food
you eat indicate which of these ~
strings or faculties are predominant
In you.
The strings never wear out. If you
can locate them, play upon them prop
erly, bringing some into action which
are now idle, all Of them grow stronger
instead of weaker, and the music OF
your life is intensified.
II you learn to locate the ~ facul-
ties in other people, the mysteries and
pitfalls of life vanish. The mother
knows her child and how to teach him,
the salesman knows his customer, the
lawyer his jury, the doctor his pa
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-04-04

Montana, having been created out OF
portion of Richland and Dawson
Counties, Montana, said mortgage was
1913 of the Mortgage Records in
and for McCone County, State of
Montana; that ever since the max
ing, execution and delivery of said
mortgage, the plaintiff has been and
now is the owner and holder of the
said mortgage; that the mortgage
referred to covers the following de-
scribed real property, to-wit:
Lot 4, South Half of the North
west Quarter, of Section Five;
Lots 1, Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, the North
Half of the Southeast Quarter,
the Northeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter, Section Six
Township Twenty-Five North,
Range Fifty East of the Montana
Principal Meridian, containing
500 acres,
and for the further purpose of re-
covering from the defendant mort
gagors, the principal sum of $1995.78
with interest thereon, abstract of
title fees, taxes, attorney fees, fill
ing notice of lis pendens and costs
OF suit, all of which more fully ap-
pears from the plaintiffs complaint
on file herein, reference to which is
hereby made.
WITNESS My hand and the seal
OF said Court this 10Th day of Feb
ruary, A. D. 1924.
COURT SEAL)
G. F. CAMPBELL Clerk.
G WARREN,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Glendive Montana.
First publication March 2Sth, 1924.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1924-04-04
EXPERTS FIND SECRET
OF animal LONGEVITY
Horses in Active Service With the
Army Have Average Age
of IA Years.

Washington.--Arm experts believe
they have discovered the secret of anil
NAL longevity.
Old horses and mules in "active
service" today have an average age
OF fourteen years, while in the nominal
civil activities eleven-year-old animals
are regarded as beyond the age Of use
fulness. The "oldsters" of the army
herds, whether in the cavalry, artil-
lery or transport service, are still go
ing strong" In one case twenty
five-year-old charger is still winning
blue ribbons for performances in his
class.
The secret, the experts believe, lies
In regularity of diet, exercise, rest,
grooming and all the other cares with
which the army surrounds Its animals
In time of peace. They estimate that
a fve-year average Increase In the
useful-life period Of horses and mules
In the service has already been proved,
figuring that the fourteen-year-olds OF
today will still be fit for active service
two years from now.
The total number of animals In &C
tive army service is 44,423, and the
average age for all of these is fourteen
years. OF the 26,254 horses, 80 per
cent are more than eleven years Of
age, and of the 1850 mules GA per
cent have passed the eleven-year mark.
These statistics indicate, according to
army experts, that the bulk of animal
work In the army is being done by
horses and mules which, In civil life,
would be regarded as fit only for the
boneyard or the pension list.