davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY
(From The Times-Recorder. Feo.
81, 1914.)

The stockholders of the Planters
Bank of Americas held their an
nual meeting on Tuesday, oath inst,
The entire board of directors serV-
ing for the past year was re-ele2t-
ed. At the meeting of the direc-
tors, which followed, the active of
ficers of the bank were reelected,
L. G. Council being elected presi-
dent; C. NJ. Council, vice president,
and H. S. Council chashier. The
officer of assistant cashier was
created by the board, and Mr.. 7.
E. Bolton, who has been employed
in the clerical department for a
long term of years, was elected to
fill this office.
If Chief Macarthur would win
more firmly the regard of snow.
bound Americas and thus nail in
advance the city's support for any
vacancy as senator or governor, let
him turn the hose this morning on
the drifted snow on the Suth side
of Lamar and Forsyth streets.
These spots are not touched by the
sun, and while the drifted snow is
melting in other localities, it will
remain in these shaded places for
week yet.
The many friends of DR.. E. L
Thurman are pleased at his rapid
convalescence from an operation
for appendicitis. He expects to be
able to leave the sick room in a
day or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

sons last speeches, in which he
declared that France by invading
the Ruhr had made the Versail
les treaty null. II conclusion,
he urged the Gernans to be more
temperate in their estimate of
Wilson.
German hate to some extent
was the cause of the World
War German hate prolonged
the World War after hope of
victory had passed. German
hate will prolong Germans re-
turn to prosperity. The Ger
mans will do we'll to listen to
Won Bernstorff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
Young Holman's Kite

A new steel arch bridge, con-
Meeting our country with Can
ada, will be built across the Nj
agara Gorge. Not much ex-
element about this, for there
already are l3 bridges nearby.
But there's a real thrill in turn
ing back the pages of history
and recalling how the first was
built, matter of three-quarters
OF a century ago.
Engineers were baffled when
it came to getting a line across
the river, though nowadays, a
flying machine or a modified
cannon would turn the trick
easily.
incorporation, they called on
small boys to help by flying
kites. Young Holman Walsh
won, his kite landing on the
far shore. Then the small kite
string was used to pull a heavier
line across the river, followed
by a small rope, then big rope,
finally the necessary steel cables.
Passengers travelled over in an
iron basket attached to the ca
bes. Trips were $l.25 apiece.
1t was a bridge, though hardly
worthy of the name.
There is something both anus
ing and thrilling in the thought
of young Holman Walsh and
his boy friends coming to the
rescue of the perplexed construc-
ton engineers with their simple
kites in the late '40s.
A big problem, yet it had a
simple solution. So with most
problems, they are inherently
simple but they BATTLE because
people are inclined to seek a
complicated solution.
Howe worked for years to in
vent the sewing machine. He
was about ready to quit in de-
spair when his wife impatiently
showed him aside, sat down at
the machine, turned the wheel
and said: Put the thread eye
let down at the pointed or low
er end of the needle"
All problems are simple. Man
does the CONFLICTING.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
German Hate

When Woodrow Wilson pass
ed on to his reward,
the German embassy re-
fused to lower its flag,
as all other embassies in Wash
ington had done.
Mr.. Wilson was a friend of
The German people. He had
demonstrated this throughout
the years of the war, and after.
1t was a miserable blunder and
one that reflected discredit on
those in power.
That MIR. Wilson was friend
of the German people is borne
out in a recent article in a Ger
man weekly from the pen of
Count Won Bernstorff, former
German ambassador to the
United States.
Won Bernstorff defends Mr..
Wilson against almost universal
charges by the Germans of a
betrayal of Germany, and also
calls the German public's atten-
ton to the untruth of the gem
orally accepted statement that
Germany laid down arms in the
world war through belief in
President Wilson'S fourteen
points"
This is a Justification of his
tory as everyone knows who
was present at the negotiations"
said Won Bernstorff. "We laid
down our arms because of head
quarters urgently asked it to
avoid catastrophe, and only
when We called President Will
sons help in connection with his
fourteen points.
at may be doubted whether
it was clever to address the
president, whom We had offend
ed two years before. In it's re-
suit its intervention was success
full for we got, by it, a moral
victory. The Versailles treaty,
became a breach of agreement,
while otherwise it would have
been only a consequence of our
military destruction.
In his articles, Won Bernstorff
reminds the Germans that Presi-
dent Wilson fought successfully
for Germany on the question of
boundaries. He emphasizes that
without President Wilson Ger
many would have lost the Rhine
and the River Sorre. Won Bern
Etorff mentioned A9e Of MG. VIII
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
: OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS :

day stood a large country wagon
loaded down with home raised hams
of finest quality, and the owner
quickly sold the cargo to merchants
at IL IL cents per pound.
The handshake that went out Of
style eighteen months ago is com
ing back this spring and will be
quite fashionable during the sum-
mer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
he
ElIg::B Z:
"A byAbert Apple
UNGRATEFUL

Sweden builds museum ouses,
showing exactly how people lived
and worked centuries ago. Chill
dren, as part of their school train
ing, are taken these museums to
educate them in progress.
The same idea would be a cork
ing good thing for our country,
and adults should be compelled to
join the sightseers, TO make our
generation appreciate the easy time
it has, compared with the early
pioneers:@ No one fully appreciates
modern convenience, luXuries and
short hours of work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
WHERE WIVES COME FROM

"Wise young men do not hunt
for wives on the streets, or at
shows In the modest seclusion
of happy homes, helping mother,
or in the Sunday school and
church, helping to make the
world better, or in the school
room leading young lives into a
higher plane-in places like these
they seek to find them. And the
young men that gadding girls
"catch" are not worth the catch
ing."-Fitzgerald Leader Enter
prise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
THE STANDARD
csc BARGAINS FOR TWO DAYS
ONLY. - THE SALE BEGINS
WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 9
O'CLOCK, CLOSES THURSDAY
AT G p NJ

95c for yards best standard SO
inch Dress Bingham; value 25c to
29c yard.
CSC for 10 yards Sc inch Cur
tain Scrim. SO inches wide, double
border.
95c for yards best standard
Bleaching, full yard wide.
Csc for pairs Ladies Genuine
Buster Brown Lisle Stockings, all
sizes.
Csc for a pairs Mems Buster
Brown Socks, black, brown, gray
and navy.
95c for yards good quality
Apron Bingham, fast colors.
95c for 5 yards SO inch Cretonne,
great variety of pretty patterns.
csc for pairs Ladies best SOC
Silk Stockings, black brown and
gray.
Csc for 8 Mems fourth Hand
Ties, plain silks or knitted silks.
csc for yards best linen finish
ed Indian Head Cloth.
95c for 2 yards highly merceriz-
ed Table Damask, Ga inches wide.
95c for A Turkish Towels, ac-
tual size 22x44 inches.
Csc for Huck Towels, plain or
blue borders, size 1896 inches.
$50 for bleached ready made
Sheets. size 72x9O inches.
95c for Gold Seal Pillow Cases,
full size, best quality.
Csc for 10 pairs Children's Socks,
black and brown, all sizes.
95c for Mems Umbrellas 20
inch size, fast black American taft
feta covers.
Csc for Boys Union Suits, rib
bed or fleeeced lined, all sizes
Csc for 8 yards Shifting Madras,
36 inches wide, new patterns.
95c for yards genuine Japanese
Crepe, colors warranted.
95c for A bars of our famous
CASTLE Soap, IL pound cakes.
95c for 20 cans Lighthouse
Cleanser, regularly SC can.
95c for one lot of Ladies' Cling
ham Dress of best quality gingham.
Csc for Ladies' Bedroom Slip
pers. all colors and sizes.
95c for 2 Boys Blue Chambry
Work Shirts, all sizes.
Csc for 2 Rag Rugs, medium
sizes, well made, all colors.
Csc for 5 yards guaranteed Lin
en Towel Crash, full width.
95c for 2 Linen Huck Towels,
full regular size, blue or white
borders.
95c for yards Turkish Towel
ing, full width, heavy quality.
NONE SOLD TO MERCHANTS.
Al the Above Advertised Bargains
VIII Be Ready Wednesday Morn
ing at 9 O'clock.
Standard Dry Goods
Company
Forsyth St. Next Bank of Commerce
" AA1ERICUS. CA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
Diversification

Diversification on the farms
is receiving as much attention IN
the West and Northwest a:
down here in the cotton belt.
We have had much to say
about the COW, the hog and the
hen. Away up in the wheat
country they are making a drive
for the three Hs-the hog, the
hen and the heifer. The South
is not alone in its desire to break
the one-crop system. Wheat
has been as disastrous to the
West as cotton to the South.
Diversification is being offer,
ed as the only cure for the ills
of the one-crop system
The Dakota Farm e., usra
cultural magazine, says the
Hen" Hog and Heller offer
the best cure for wheat sick
ness and declares that
"Wheat sickness can be cured.
"All good doctors of agricul-
ture agree. After careful di-
agnosis each one has arrived at
the same conclusion and pre-
scribed the same medicine,
"The cure-all is Investigation.
Whether it is the soil. the mar
ket or the man the wheat drill
that is suffering, a good whole
some dose of this potent pana-
cea wall bring relief. In every
case where used according to
directions it has brought renew
ed strength and vigOr to the
thin, overworked soil, has re-
moved that troubled expression
from the wheat growers face,
cured his insomnia and lessened
his backaches. 1t is also guar
anteed to make the market
stronger and more active.
Little human ailments are
often warnings of "a more seri-
Gus condition, which if undiscov-
cred might prove disastrous.
Likewise the too much wheat
curse may be blessing in dis
guise, according to leading think
seTs in the agricultural, world,
who say that the pill viii not
seem so bitter provided it
brings an era of real diversified
farming.
-"Just now the three HIS of ag-
riculture, the hen, hog and heif-
er, offer the less expensive
course of treatment for the ills
from wheat farming. 1t is a
method most any banker will
fnanee''
The farmer with one crop ha;
all his eggs in one basket. He
is taking the Big Gamble, plac.
ing all his stakes on the turn o.
one card. 1t matters not that il
is cotton, wheat or corn, unles:
everything is favorable, he los
es.
1t was poor business for the
South before the advent of the
boil weevil, and now it is the
height of business folly, especial
ly when one considers that it i;
not necessary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY
(From The Times-Recorder. Feb.
27, 1894.)

27, 1894.)
Lollie Woods, the little daughter
OF Mr.. George Woods, and who was
severity burned Saturday afternoon,
was 1resting easily yesterday and
every hope is now entertained of
her recovery.
That popular organization, "Tho
Club" will meet this evening at
z SO at the residence of Mr.. Frank
Lanier on Lee street. The follow
ing is the very interesting pro-
gramme arranged for the occasion.
Question Mental Music, Miss Fan
ME Campbell; Humorous Reading,
Mr.. w. A. Dodson; Recitation, Miss
Jennie Stapleton; Vocal Duet, Mes
srs. Lane and Daniel; Original
Story, Rev. Robert Adams; Tour
Around the World" Miss Sarah
Wheeler; Instrumental Music, Mss
Helen Worthy; Recitation, Miss
Mamie Dodson; Song, Mrs. John A.
Cobb.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Windsor
complimented a party of friends
last evening and enjoyed with them
the delightful music discoursed by
Gorton's. musical artists. Mes
DANES Homan, Evans and jenkins
were the honored guests The
ladies were handsomely entertained
last night and the party was quite
distingue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
STIMULANT

Hudson Maxim started an argu,
ment when he declared that the
Volstead act prohibited tea and
coffee. In a cup Of black coffee
there is as much as two grains
of caffein, in tea there's tannin,
another drug. Both of these are
more stimulating than similar
amount of beer. But they aren't
alcoholic.
In the old days black coffee was
the bar-fly's favorite remedy for
a hangover,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
AUTOMATIC

During the growing season for
potatoes, there passes through the
plants on an acre of land the enor-
nous quantity of 700 tons of wa
ter. All this is as automatic pro-
cess as the. movements of a printing
press.
Did you ever stop to think how
many of the actions of people arc
equally automatic? The subcon-
scious mind is supposed to regulate
these actions-digestion, for in
stance. The human body is 80 per
cent automatic.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
POWER

The new electricity generator a,
Niagara Falls-7O,OOO horsepower
docs work that otherwise would
require 100000 tons of coal a
year.
Multiply this by 10 and you have
the coal saved by alISpower~plants
at Niagara.
The force of falling water, nick
named white COAL" is destined to
play tremendously important role
in Americas future. There's a
strong tendency to allow pricate in
terests to get possession of water
power. This tendency is dangerous
and foolish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
WAIT A MINUTE

See some fig leaf bathing suits
advertised in the paper as being
most comfortable, snappy and
cute. Going to the seashore this
summer if we have to walk and
eat lblackberries along the way.
Our days are numbered and can't
be here so many years and these
suits might go out of style.
Bound to go.-Bainbridge Post
Searchlight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
THE SOVIET TRIUMPH

Soviet Russia has triumphed
with the recognition of England
and smaller countries are falling
in line almost every day. The
blockade seems to have been re-
lieved and Russia may now put
into practice its nefarious form
Of government without any check
-Thomasville Times-Enterprise.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
OLD

Germany finds its Oldest dwelling,
1900 years old. They built for per-
manence in those days.
Punch, English comic magazine.
printed picture of a modern house
that had collapsed before finished.
The contractor storms to the fore
mas: Didn't l tell you not to take
down the scaffolding before you
put on the wallpaper "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
TOWNSVILLE LIONS CLUB

The Lions club of Thoma:
vile is to receive its character
tomorrow evening in meeting
arranged for the. Tosco Hotel
This club has been organized for
some months but has delayed the
charter reception until such
time as the membership has be-
come thoroughly aware of the in
spirational features of the work
and were acquainted with the
principles which the organiza-
ton sponsors. They are fit now
and Townsville will initiate
club formally tomorrow night
that will be of public benefit
and that win inspire service from
many men, whose reputation, in
telligence and ability make it
portentous affairs for Thomas
vile progress.
These s0-called Luncheon
Clubs" have proven a great sue
cess throughout the world, be-
cause they are not only lunch
cons clubs but clubs that lunch
for the purpose Of getting bet
ter acquainted, developing fell
lowship and Of stimulating and
inspiring men to unselfish pub
lie vice.-Thomasville Times
Enterprises
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
MEAT

In the last year Americans ate
more meat than ever before, &C
cording to the packers national or
ganization.
Medical examiners for insurance
companies accordingly will be in
structed to watch more closely for
high blood pressure.
The secret of sensible diet is
moderation. Too much is as bad
as not enough, in the matter Of
food, possibly worse.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

Digging in ancient ruins the
French scientists, Montet and Vim
cent, prove that the alphabet of the
ancient Phoenicians was in use at
least 300 years ago. This alpha
bet was the ancestor of the one we
use today.
Nearly every human thought can
be expressed in the various com.
binations of our alphabet's 26 LETT
tiers. The alphabet in many ways
is mans greatest discovery. Imag.
inc the confusion without it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
BRUNsWICK's BRIDGE PARTY

Brunswick is going to give a
big bridge party next Tuesday
night. 1t is to hold a meeting
to get the money to pay for the new
bridge to St. Simons.-Savannah
Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27
OPINIONS OF
OTHER EDITORS
THE IRISH ENTRY

Ireland is competing with
Egypt. A skeleton dug up near
Dublin is said to be 5000 years
old.-Rome News-Tribune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

Two Los Angeles men ask di-
vorce because they do the washing
This came out in the wash.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

The third party is said to hope
full this time, while the other two
parties think there is crowd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

Teacher in Indiantown, Fla, says
the earth is flat, reminding us
Voliva hasn't had any publicity in a
long time. enmam,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

McAdoo's friends have found
that McAdoo'u do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

There is great deal of talk on
he political party lines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

The political platform is still slip.
perry with oil.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-27

The Doctors of Law in Washing
ton are doing bit of probing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-17

was weighed and the brave little
craft set sail Cor oars) seward. and
headed for Thompson's Island.
(Note.-The log book states that
they failed to advise the owner of
the boat Of the exact hour of their
departure.)
Mate Jack Rabbit manned the scull-
ing oar: Steward Jim Raccoon took
the wheel; the skipper Of the Scuttle
Butt paced the quarterback lin his
imagination), and Master Tommy
Turtle took the ships glass (bottle)
and kept a sharp lookout for buc-
cancers or pirates.
Frequently Master Turtle lowered
his glass long enough to raise his
voice and give directions to the man
at the wheel. Such as: Hard to
port STEADY, steady" or 'Luff, You
lubber. luff."
1t was a cold. clear, crisp November
day, early in the spring, and a brisk
nor'east wind blew steadily out from
landward. So the voyage to Thomp-
sons Island was soon made, without
serious mishap.
!: X X
Once more on terra flrma (the log
has it "vice-versa," but we assume
that terra firma was what is meant),
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-17

in particular are liaJie to oyeresti-
mate their physical endurance.
Realizing this, a Washington wom-
an, Vera Adams Cook (Mrs. Benjamin
Cook) is establishing a positive
health standard for the girls and
women of Washington, 2S,426 of
whom have enjoyed the benefit and
privileges of her advice and training
during the past year.
Mrs. Cook is director of health edu-
cation of the Y. w. G.. A. and also
chairman of the Girls Basket Ball
Council of Washington. She is a
graduate OF Lombard College, Chi
cago Normal School for Physical
Education and. for two years, special
student of Nestoff-Serova.
Health is a privilege and a duty
which each girl owes to herself. to
her community and to her country"
says Mrs. Cook. I'm the Y. w. c. A.
health work we do not aim to develop
her muscle, but to give to girl
through play, swimming, gymnastics
and dancing. the exhilarating joy of
q healthy body, a keen mind, and
happy spirit
High school girls and even older
girls in business life that demands
wide-awake concentration from to
8 and sometimes G o'clock in the
afternoon every day do not realize
that they simply can not go the So
eial pace of the women who stay in
bed till noon after a strenuous whirl-
wind of social engagements from
noon till after midnight of the pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-17

tall chestnut tree, and dropped a gold
(potato) bug down through the eye
of human tdog's) skull, which was
nailed firmly to a limb
The improvised plumb, made in
this fashion. indicated the exact loca-
ton of the treasure, and with loud
hurrahs. the entire party seized pick
axes and began franticalIy digging
for the treasure. Differences of rank
were for the moment forgotten; the
master himself digging away with
crew.
After the party had dug down a
few feet. Steward Possum gave a sud-
den exclamation and raised up. hold
ing a human (chicken) bone In his
outstretched hand, grisly reminder Of
that lay behind them.
Suddenly Master Thomas Turtle
gave a loud exclamation. His pick
had struck something. He had dis
covered the (soap) chest,
Staggering back-his eyes fairly
moth-eaten (copper) coin.
Pieces of eight" said he. And then
he fell to digging as though his life
depended upon it.
Only few more minutes work was
required to uncover the entire cache
or catch (the wording of the log
record is vague, and scarcely dis
cernible).
In few moments eight stout hands
grasped the treasure. and the chest
was hoisted out of the hiding place,
where it had rested unmoles.ed for
so many years, and the four mariners
stood looking at the bullion with
bowed and uncovered heads.
Now that their widest dreams had
reached full contamination, Aley were
appalled, at the magnitude of their
discovery.
Rolling themselves in their tar
pauiins for the night. three of the
four adventures lay down to snatch
few hours sleep, while Mate Jim
Raccoon shouldered a (broom) mus
ket, and took his lonely post, after
first building a watch fire to keep off
dangerous animals, callants and
eavesdroppers.
All during the silent night, the
lonely sentry walked his post and
guarded the gruesome pirate treas
ure.
Note-The next story will tell what
followed the Anding of the chest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-17

the eager voyagers waded ashore and
beached the boat.
Master Thomas Turtle took possess
sion of the island in the name of
King George the Magnificent, King
Of
Mote: The name of the country in
the log is so indistinct as tobe scarce
ly legible.)
But, at any rate. Master Turtle took
Professionalism you may lay to that.
And then, shouldering their picks and
fire shovels. they set bravely forth to
seek out the buried treasure which,
tradition says, was buried on Thomp-
sons Island by the Manhattan pirate,
Boss Tweed.
Steadily the little party made its
way through swamp, canebrake and
morass, with no guide other than a
sea map drawn on a faded bit of
parchment, which Master Turtle held
tightly clenched in one fist
After many trials and vicissitudes
-visitudes-Well, after many trials
the party finally reached the summit
OF Spyglass Hill, and, throwing them
selves down in their tracks, they en-
joyed a much needed rest. All except
Mate Raccoon, who scrambled up