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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
Grapefruit, Choice Breakfast Morsel,
Is Native Product of South Asia

was not thought OF as a commercial
asset till the beginning Of the eighties.
II was about the year 1888 that the
first shipment OF grapefruit was made
from Florida to the northern markets
Since then the industry has grown
rapidly. Florida now produces s. per
cent of the annual yield OF the 1ruit'
and California nearly all the remain
der. Because Of the fact that the
grapefruit tree is less hardy than the
orange its cultivation has to be con
fined to the warmer portions OF Flor
da and California. The tree usually
grows to a height OF Is to 20 feet; has
a spreading, somewhat rounding top
and thick, glossy leaves OF a dark
green coloring.
The fruit grows in clusters, like the
grape. hence the name. When ripe II
is OF lemon-yellow hue. The perfect
ed fruit Of the average size IS Tour TO
five inches in diameter and weighs
one and a hall to two pounds each,
though much larger fruit is seen on
the market, measuring seven TO eight
inches i'll diameter and weighing three
to four pounds each.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10

The most OF our choicest fruits
were brought to us from other lands.
The peach originated in China so,
too. did the apricot while the sweet
orange came from southern China.
The pear is native of the temperate
portions Of Europe and also OF west
ern Asia. The fig came TO us from
lands bordering the Mediterranean,
particular Syria while the cherry 5
birthplace was near the Caspian sea;
and India was that OF the cltron.
Our choicest breakfast fruit the
grapefruit or pomelo, as it IS also
called. member OF the citrus family,
is native Of southeastern Asa. 1t
was brought to Florida and also to
California by the early Spanish set
Tiers. The original fruit however, was
little ike the perfected fruit OF the
present day, being small, quite bitter,
and extremely acid. The Spaniards I'M
proved somewhat upon the original
fruit, but it remained for American
growers to make il what it is today,
the fruit de luxe OF the breakfast table.
While the people of Florida have
been long familiar with the fruit, 1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
AMERICAN PARTY
NAMES NOMINEES
UPSHAW, OF GEORGIA, RE
CEIVED NUMBER OF VOTES
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

COLUMBUS, O-Judge Gilbert O.
Nations, of Washington, was elected
standard bearer of the American party
by the national convention OF the or
ganization, and Congressman Charles
Fl. Randall, Of Los Angeles, was nam
ed as his running mate.
Only two men each for the presi-
dency and the vice presidency were
placed on the ballots. Gov. Pinchot,
OF Pennsylvania, running against Ma
tions, and Congressman ". ID. Up
shaw, of Atlanta, against Randall.
The vote stood: Nations 20 and Pin
chot 7, Randall 10 and Upshaw 10.
Support OF the Ku Klux Khan IS
being sought by the American party
and belief was expressed by some that
while the American party should not
be known anonymously as the khan
councils of the invisible empire was
party nevertheless the need OF the
pointed out
Judge Nation is the editor OF The
Protestant" and holds chair in Juris-
prudence at Washington university.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
Soldier, Officially Dead
And Buried, Is Alive and
Happy With His Parents
Veteran Returns Like Apparition
From the Grave, But Now Must
Prove That He Is Living.

He is officially dead" The Amer
lean Legion post at Niobrara, Neb,,
gave him a military funeral and hon
ored itself with his name. But Arthur
Frazier, world war soldier, is back
home with his parents. at Fort Look
out, S. d.
Officially the body OF Frazier, an
Indian, lies in the Nebraska grave. 1t
was brought back from France by the
army, buried with military honOrs,
and the war department wrote the last
record OF the hero who had died.
Then the shell-shocked Arthur Fra
zier descended upon his parents like
an apparition; they threw their arms
about him in joy Their boy wasn't
dead Then they began the difficult
task of proving that he was alive.
Frazier had no army discharge pa
pers. He could not recall how he got
out OF France or where he has beer
since the war. He is back home Thai
is all he knows. His friends and army
comrades have identified him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
EVERY WOMAN DELEGATE
WILL BE AN HONORABLE
Headquarters in New York Have
Solved a Perplexing Problem.


NEW YORK. n. EVERY dele
gate and alternate to the democratic
national convention this month will
be an honorable"
Men delegates have had this~ title
for some time Now it has been con-
ferred also upon women. A nd thereby
hangs a tale.
At the headquarters OF the com
mittee for the entertainment Of wo-
men delegates and alternates list are
being compiled OF the 500 women
members of the convention from the
various states.
In most instances the official lists
do not indicate whether woman
delegate is a Mrs" or a Miss" and
Mrs. Louise Graham Harding and
others in charge OF the headquarters
were at loss how to address them.
Diplomacy would have to be eXer-
csed. 1t would never do to address d
married woman as Miss" or a single
woman as Mrs" Still the letters had
to be written. What to do?
Then someone got the wave length
OF bright idea and made it a perma-
nent wave. The men delegates had
the title OF honorable" so why not
call the women honorable to avoid
mistakes and leave a pleasant impress
sion? 1t was done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
Bethel Baptists to Camp at
BIufton July 18th to 18th
Several Hundred Are Expected to Be
In Attendance Next Month.

III AIleHudIlCS INC6l MOlllIl.
Bethel Baptist Association, through
a large encampment committee on
which every local church is represent
ed, has arranged to hold a great as
sociational encampment at Bluffton
during the week of July l4-l8.
More than 800 people attended the
encampment last year and it is ex-
pected that not less than 500 folks will
attend the lectures and take part in
the study courses presented and that
many others will visit the encamp-
ment during the week, 1t is to be a
great gathering of the Baptist people
of this, section.
Button is an ideal place to hold
such an encampment, and is doing
herself proud" in offering the hospital
ity of her homes for sleeping quarters
for the women and children, and cots
will be furnished for the men and
boys. The encampment committee is
arranging, with the donation of cash
and provisions from the churches ant
others, to feed on the same generous
scale as last year, without charge, al
who enroll for study. Visitors will be
expected to pay for meals.
Rev Henry NJ. Melton, of Airing
ton, is general chairman of the com
mittee and has charge of the details
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
FORTY KINDS OF BIBLES
USED IN MASSACHUSETTS
Last Year 7,1O1,289 Bibles Were Dis
tributed by American Society.


Christianity is not losing but gain
ing ground in the word, in the opin-
ion OF the American Bible Society,
which announced in its annual report
that 7,1012S9 Bibles were distributed
last year, an increase OF 2,538,222
More than 2,901 000 were sent from
Bible House Astor Place, New York
city, for use in the United States, and
3,245,090 for foreign lands including
1884 for American insular posses
sions The nine agencies Of the society
all reported increases in circulation.
State Bible societies in Massachu-
sets, Maine New Hampshire, Yer
mont and Maryland distributed $780,
600 volumes in cooperation with the
national organization. Bibles in ~ diff
ierent languages were required for
the distribution in Massachusetts, now
one OF the most polygot OF states. A
band of student workers canvassed
204 cities and towns in Maine and
supplied 10000 homes with the Scrip
lures.
There Is at present waiting list III
Mexico, according to the report. Mex
lean Christians contributed more than
$1,000 as a Bible Sunday gilt for the
japanese earthquake losses.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
INCREASE IN DEATHS
IN GEORGIA IN 1923
MORTALITY OF WHITES WAS
1922 AND OF NEGROES 1925.
RATE OF BLACKS HIGHEST.

DR.. w. A. Davis, director OF the
bureau OF vital statistics OF the state
board of health, has given out hgures
on the death rate in Georgia during
1923.
These figures cover all deaths for
which death certificates were hled.
During the year there were filed 81
1914 death certificates, OF which 1892
were for white and 1882 for negro
deaths, while 10 records were lncom-
plete as to sex or race.
These figures show an increase over
1922 Of 1883 deaths while there was
an increase in 1922 OF $500 over 1921.
This increase, however, probably IS
due to the more thorough enforce
ment OF the law by local registrars
OF births and deaths. rather than lndi-
eating any increase in the death rate
OF the state, it was pointed out.
The 34,143 deaths indicate rate Tor
the state of l2.1 deaths per 1000 pop
ulation. The rate for the white popu-
lation was 80 and for the negro lo.l.
In 1922, for the total population, the
rate was ia, for the white "a, and
for the negroes $50 The year 1928
shows an increase OF five white deaths
and II negro deaths per 10000 popu-
lation over the rate OF 1922.
The death rate among the negroes
was o. per 1000 higher than among
the whites; g higher among the male
whites than the females, and one
higher among the male negroes than
among the females
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
THE GASOLINE TAX
WOULD PAVE STATE
AMOUNT TO 100000, AND
COULD PAY OFF BONDS IN
THIRTY YEARS.

ATLANTA. Ga.-"The three-cent
gasoline tax now collected by the
state would. if capitalized, pay off a
bond issue of 100000 in thirty years,
taking care OF all interest and sinking
fund requirements, and provide some
surplus during that time for the build
ing of additional auxiliary county
roads to the state system" declares a
statement issued by Frederick H. Nc
Donald, managing director OF the
Georgia Industrial Bureau, outlining
"Use-as-you-pay" plan to pave Geor-
gia now with no extra taxes.
Georgia should be paved now he
said Those who use the roads can
best afford to pave them-and are
paving for them now without the
benefits of paving.
This tax is not now received by
the highway department. but IS split
one cent to the counties, one cent TO
the highway department and one cent
TO retire the w. & A. rental loan, This
loan will be paid in another year and
the highway department will then
have two cents of the three-cent gas
tax. Even this will only give them
about 100000 year and even with
federal aid will require a quarter OF
century to complete the system.
The only change necessary in eN-
listing conditions would be to allot the
one cent now going to the counties
to the state highway department. 1t
is proposed that the counties shall not
lose this cent, but that it first be spent
on the state system in each county,
and then on the other county roads.
Could Pave in 10 Years.
Maintenance of roads will as now
continue to be taken from the tag tax,
which will not be raised, it is estimat-
ed, in fact, that the decreased cost OF
maintenance due to having paved roads
instead Of the present unpaved sys-
tenn will amount to more than a mil
lion dollars a year, and during the
life of the bonds will provide an act
ual saving of not less than $25,000,000
that can be spent in additional con-
struction instead of being wasted in
maintenance of temporary roads.
Under this plan in less than ten
years time the state system will be
paved and work commenced on many
OF the smaller roads that otherwise
would not be reached in thirty or for
ty years Tremendous savings in the
actual cost of upkeep and operation of
every automobile or truck in the state
will result with a saving OF not less
than 5000 a year in money for each
car owned Those who pay for the
roads can use them while paying for
them and get the benefits OF them
during. their own lifetime Farmers
will have new markets opened up to
them. And no additional tax will have
to be levied for this purpose.
Every cent of the bond issue would
be used for actual construction Main
tenance comes out of the tag tax
and there will be well kept, hard-sur-
faced roads that will last forever"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10

Bicycle racing appears to be in for
a boom season in New York and vi
entity this summer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10

The first national amateur rowing
regatta was held at Philadelphia in
1872.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
TEN YEARS FOR MAN
WHO SAID SUN WAS DEAD

Hin Wong, Chinese Journalist in
Canton. arrested couple OF weeks
ago charged with spreading rumors
regarding the death of President Sun
Vat Sun, has been sentenced to pris-
on for period OF 10 years. Mr.. Wong
completely exonerated himself from
the charge Of spreading the rumors.
A cover OF strong, heavy paper to
protect motor cars stored for the win
ter, has been introduced by an east
ern manufacturing concern.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
NEW BAUXITE MINE BEING
DEVELOPED IN RANDOLPH

Mr.. Castor Scott, OF Montgomery,
Ala, has recently purchased in the
northern section OF Randolph county
a tract OF mineral land. He has already
begun mining the bauxite and is ship
ping it to Admission, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
CONTENTS OF PACIFIC.

The Pacific ocean covers $4,000, 900
square miles To put away its con-
tents it would be necessary to fill a
tank one mile long, one mile wide and
one mile deep every day for 440 years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-06-10
SHIP BRINGS 100000
WORTH OF GERMAN DOGS

A cargo OF German police dogs
worth $4,000 was brought to New
York city from Europe on the steam
er Bremen. The Bremen carries about
so police dogs from Europe on each
trip. They are kept in big kennels
Capt G. Densch, commander of the
ship, becomes a fast friend of the
dogs during the voyage and really
hates to unload them
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

famous schools at Mt. Hammond,
Mass, known as the Mt. Hammond
School for Boys and the NorthfIeld
School for Girls, which were
founded by the Mortified confer
cnce and were an outgrowth of the
world-famous Moody Bible Insti-
tute, founded by Dwight Moody,
father of William R. Moody.
In compliment to President
Moody, red and blue were profuse-
ly used in the decorations of the
living room and the dining table,
red and blue being the colors Of
the two schools directed by Presi-
dent Moody. Potted blue and red
hyacinths formed mound in IKE
center of the deliberately appoint
ed table. These same lovely flow
ers were used at either end of the
table, out of which arose blue ana
red lighted tapers.
Mrs Carroll received her guests
wearing an electric blue georgette
gown an da corsage boquet of Grim
son roses completed her costume.
Twenty guests were entertained. L
Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
NEW CHAPTER PLAY
STARTS AT RYLANDER

'The Ghost City," Universal's
newest chapter play starts at the
'Rylander Saturday, being shown on
a program with Douglas Fairbanks
in the scrap of his life in Reggie
Mixes In" and Century comedy,
"The Rich Pup"
"The Ghost City" is western
story laid in one of the old desert
ed mining cities that make roman
tic reminders of gold PUSHES Of
a long dead past in. the Middle
West. The story, written by Paul
Bryan, is laid about such a desert
ed city in Wyoming, which has be-
come the rendezvous of desperadoes
preying on the rich cattle regions
around. Their villianes are COM
bated by the ultra modern meth.
DDS, including an airplane patrol, in
a thrilling series of incidents. e
Pete Morrison, noted as west
ern star and daring rider, plays the
principal role, while Margaret Nor
ris, Universal City's newest dis
covery, heads the feminine contin-
gent in the cast.
Reggie Mixes in" the feature
on the program, is one of Douglas
Fairbanks older releases complete
ly revised and was supervised by
D. w. Griffith. In this thrilling
photoplay Doug is said to Guido all
previous startling performances,
with a fight in which he wrestles,
falls, crawls, staggers and plunges
through fifteen minutes of physical
combat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
STEVENS-JOHNSON MARRIAGE
LOVELY HOME EVENT

ELLAVILLE, Feb. 29.-The mar
riage of Miss Roxie Stevens and
Mr.. Clint Johnson, announced to
take place March 1st occurred
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock at
the home of the brides parents.
on North Broad street. Rev B! L.
Jordan, pastor of the Methodist
church performed the ceremony II,
the presence Of close friends and
relatives. Immediately after thu
ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. johnson
left by automobile for their home
in Wilson N. C.
The bride is the second daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stevens.
She is one Of Ellaville's most fav-
ored young ladies, possessing many
charms and a lovely disposition, AT
ter graduating at Ellaville High
school, Miss Stevens had year 1T
Wesleyan College, Macon. During
her young ladyhood she has for the
most part remained in Ellaville,
where she has been active in Sur
day school and church work Her
winsomeness, friendliness have en-
deared her to a large circle Of
friends.
Mr.. johnson was reared in Schley
county is the son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. W. B. Johnson. He has
held positions with the Bank of
Ellaville, the Eastman bank and the
bank at Chauncey. The past year
he located at Wilson North Caro-
lima, where he is engaged in the
insurance business He is
young man, possessing many ste.-
ling qualities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
MIR. AND MRS. BOYD
ENTERTAIN SETBACK CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Boyd enter
tanned their club setback club de-
lightfully this week at their home
ON College street, and also few
outside friends to fill vacancies.
THE living room and dining
room where the tables were placed
were thrown together and attrac-
lively decorated with a PROPULSION
Of gorgeous yellow flowers, jon
quils and daffodils filling flower
jars and baskets
Following a delicious supper
served at the card tables, set back
was enjoyed until late hour Mrs.
W. H. Emmett making highest score
was presented with dainty hand
made handkerchiefs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd's guest list
for this lovely party included MI.
and Mrs. w. H. Emmett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carr Glover, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
T. Warren, Mr.. and Mrs Lovelace
Eve, Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Hightower,
Dr.. and Mrs. L. f. Grubbs, Miss
Martha Wheatley, Miss Martha
Cobb, and Mr.. w. W. Dykes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
LITTLE BOYS NAME
OMITTED FROM ROLL

In the publication of the monthly
honor roll Of the Furlow grams
mar school, the name of Willis
SILVER was inadvertently ommitted
from the second section of the
fourth grade, and the Times-Re-
corder gladly makes the correction.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
afHEAIREE9S
HSA
GRIFFITH SPECTACLE THE

GRIFFITH SPECTACLE THE
Firth OF A NATION" COMING
D. w. Griffith's spectacle, "The
Birth of Nation on it's farewell
tour begins its engagement at the
Rylandcr Theater next Monday,
where it will be presented for four
performances on Monday and Tues
day, matinees at 3 and nights ut
815.
1t covers a wide range Of Amer
cans history and touches only The
highest points Of interest in the
great events that preceded aad
terminated the Civil War. The
force that slavery played in produc-
ing this crisis is traced from its
inception to its abolition. While
the basic theme is historical, 49,
600 people fill the stage which has
vast territory for its background,
5000 horses pass before your view
in wild dashes over miles Of coun-
try roadway.
The decisive battles of the Civil
War are reproduced in faithful de-
tail and you see these conflicts
fought again just as they were
waged over so years ago. Cities
were built up only to be destroyed
to lend force and verify to the dra-
matte narrative.
One enormous battlefield is
shown stretching over an erea of
ten square miles an upon these
plains and trenches 10000 soldiers
clash in a warfare that is as real os
if you were an eye witness of the
actual occurrence. Holding the
great effects in tether is a story
as tender and true as love and ro-
nance, can be pictured. There are
tears and smiles, noble sacrifices
and heroic deeds of personal vaior
The following wonderful cast will
be seen: Henry B. Walthall, Lii
liam Gish, Mae, Marsh, Miriam Coop
er, Mary Alden, Josephine Crowoli,
Ralph Lewis, Joseph Henabery,
Raoul Walsh, Donald Crisp, Howard
Gage, George Seighmann, Walter
Long and Elmer Clifton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
MISS HOLCOMB WEEDS
Mr.. DAVIS IN ELLAVILLE

ELLAVILLE, Feb. 29.-At the
home of Elder and Mrs. j. M. Muir
ray on Wednesday afternoon, Mr.
j. S. Davis of Sparta and Miss
Carrie Holcomb were united in mar
riage, Elder ]. N Murray perform
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
ng the ceremony.

Mr.. Davis is young farmer of
Hancock county, where he and his
bride will reside.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. d. B. Holcomb who re-
Gently moved from Sparta to Schley
county. Immediately after tie
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Davis left
by automobile for treir home near
Sparta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
Mr.. AND MRS. CARROLL
ENTERTAINS EDUCATOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Armand Carroll
entertained at their home on The
Prado Monday evening at an in
formal buffet supper in honor of
William r. Moody.
Mr.. Moody is president of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
METHODIST LADIES
CAKE SALE SATURDAY

The Taylor street Sewing Circle
of the First Methodist church will
have cake sale at the PIGGY
Wiggly Saturday to which the pub
lie is cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
EVENING PRAYER AT
CALVARY CHURCH

Evening prayer will be said in
Calvary church tonight at 1880
o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Miss Margaret Wheatley is con-
fined to her home on Lee street
with a severe cold, to the regret OF
her many friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

A dog show held in New York re-
Gently was very s. ny sffair,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Cogdell, Mrs.
A. D. Gatewood and Mrs. j. D.
Hooks formed a congenial party
motoring to Albany this morning
to spend the day, returning this
afternoon. @
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29
MRS. EVERETT HOSTESS
TO BRIDGE CLUB THURSDAY

One of the prettiest parties o.
the. week was the afternoon bridge
at which Mrs. E. B. Everett was
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Perry will sincerely regret to learn
that their young son, Elston, Is
critically i'll with an attack of pneu-
monia at their residence on Wheat
ley street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Friends of Mrs. w. t. Silver
will regret to learn that she is i'll
at her home on Crawford street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Mrs. George Findley, Mrs.
Charles Macarthur and baby girl,
Martha, and Jack Macarthur left
Friday by automobile for Atlanta
to visit relatives for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Mrs. Walter L. Bell left last
night for Oconee, where she was
called to the bedside of her father,
MIR. E. r. Bolton, who is critically
i'll at his home there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-29

Mrs. Annie Stalker of Macon, is
the guests of her daughter, Mrs. A.
C. Perry at her home here, hav-
ing been called by the serious i'll
ness of her, grandson, ElstOn Perry.