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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Zero in Platforms
for good government.

John p Hart candidate for Congress from the 18th
gressonal district.
bonus" Since the House of Repre-
which he aspd has already passed the bonus bill
overwhelming majority Hart left with nothing to stand
beer There time when beer effective cam
paen argument days the beer and
delivered The beer key has been
the political atmosphere OF the country getting
barrel rather platform
like that from which John p Hart must get his
With the bonus removed from his beer barrel platform
something about substantial dried out
key removed Unless the dry vote spread
division among many dry candidates Hart
left fiat primary day The business OF representing
important and matter to be
who has nothing commend him but his
promises The who the bonus have
it already those who beer can't
what is there left to Harris platform! One
thing for which Hart be given credit is the hearty
the Champion of Fair Play 1t takes
courage reckssne the approval OF
organ of the liquor interests In the last issue
commenting Harris campaign declaration sad
Good bow with you That correct They are both
champions" ofa losa and discredited cause.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
What's the Matter With Chicago?

Every dry Illinois should go the polls next Tuesday
candidates prohibition enforcement And
dry Chicago should be doub interested and active
primary day Chicago has gain from victory and
lose through defeat than other of the state In Chicago
the opportunity for dry and the danger dry losses greater
than elsewhere With the liquor forces ceneed i'll Chicago will
citizens of this maintain enforcement than
any part the other of the
government along the line in the City OF Chicago
An enforcement victory April will do break the
corrupt active Chicago politics than other
thing Defeat for enforcement April would cost Chicago
than would other parts OF the state Other cities and
local
hbon In Chicago defeat Of the enforcement through
repeal weakening of the Illinois prohibition act and failure
appropriations would be very serious Mayor Dever would be
practically helpless The thing that stands back OF his cam
against lawles liquor would be lost the Illinois
on should be repealed Chicago has opportunity
than other parts of the increase enforcement strength in
legislature the have much
elecg the possible number OF dry candidates In Chicago
there much wider margin of possible Chicago has
districts by in which possible to
drys than any other section of the state.
Chicago greatly handicapped by the various conditions and
influences that interfere with good The wet and evil
closely Chicago The dry and clean
widely scattered Chicago In Chicago
personal interest in candidates is minimum In
Chicago distractions likely crowd
in evils OF Accordingly leaders for proh
should be doub alert and active the
dry voters of the city
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04

The Illinois prohibition act provides heavy penalties for violations
the law. Under this first violatos be fined
thousand dollars and given months jail Under the
Illinois prohibition voatos for the second
be sent to the pentenar If the vets rid of the Illinois
prohibition will that practically the entire burden of
will be thrown the federal This
would make enforcement parts Of Illinois impossible If
the win April will the break down of enforcement
and long bitter fight regain effective legislation 1t will be
keep the Illinois prohibition the books by
voting candidates the primaries April than
will be recapure the legislature if the vets should
Every illinois who opposed to the liquor
traffic should 90 polls without fail April and for
enforcement candidates Any sacrifice effort that be
required this day will be infinitely less than the efforts
that will be if the forces succeed
peang the Illinois prohibition act
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
The Wonderful Opportunity of Women

before in all history have the OF Illinois had the
will Tuesday, April s. There
enough this crush the opponents OF law
the polls primary day. Throughout history
had be the most bitter enemies
liquor representing the chief
force against suffrage kept comparatively helpless
matters government Gradually the onward OF proi
bon destroyed political power of the interests sufficiently
of the suffrage amendments For the
years. with wonderfully swift progress in education
and organization of the ballot impossible
good
polls In past legislative campaigns material legislative
gains result Of the of Dry member
ship legislature materially increased
pared with former elections which only took part But
the the of Illinois should have
influence the result With voters interested
organized they should be able
the tide who otherwise would at the
prm
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Churches Can Win Enforcement Fight

The churches OF Illinois decisive victory for prohb
ton enforcement the primaries April There enough
church the tide against candidates opposed
forcemen These easily be reached by preachers Sun
school teachers Bible Young People society leaders
They be the information candidates be
urged the polls primary day If this is done throughout
the there will be doubt about the results Enforcement will
triumph overwhelmingly Every preacher should make his chief
between the that the polls close Tuesday
his church the polls ballots box marked
candidates All church leaders should
inform and their respective church
that they will primary the right candidates
Victory law through the election of enforcing
candidates April will the real service
the nation and humanity than all other church work that be
years If OF the churches do e duty
April and before the law enforcement candidates will
program will brought
step complete victory.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
A CALL To WOMEN
A call for consecrated woncnl
A call Tor patriotic womenl

A call for
A call o
A call for omen who love the home and chndrenl
Bad elected by good who home from the
polls election day
Women, realize you home from the polls
good who would by laws who would
who would make the safer for children
be elected for lack o You elect the bad because
you fail o for good
Your be the deciding one How going cast
Alright?
l. Study the lists of candidates be elected.
Take sample ballot and mark those endorsed by the Anti
Saloon League endorsed his record know
he has Loyalty enforcement If the candidates
position satisfactory that the candidate will the
League enforcement if elected.
g. the polls II and take mark
ballot have marked the sample ballot.
In each OF the senatorial districts 5 rs and II in which
the Illinois General Assembly front
OF her else for that Office This the only
you legislator these districts
Answer this call at the polls Tuesday, April 8.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
OLIVER D. MAINS ENFORCEMENT STAND

The charge OF the Oliver D. Mann Danvic,
Illinois, who candidate for the legislature the I'D district has issued the
question:
Mr. Manns his three service the city council
Danl with
the fight the liquor traffic. At that
cussed thoroughly the that the free advcr
marked uphode the prohibition
The that will be made Illinois the
at those
believe that the dry thing the
safely
Oliver D. Mann lawyer OF years
perence"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Additional Legislation Necessary

1t will not be enough for the dry forces the legislature to
merely the of enforcement legislation After four
experience under prohibition added enforcement
have been found be desirable by officials Minor amendments
and additional laws would make enforcement effective For four
years the cunning desperate of law the nations
history have been attacking Here and there
they have been able break through the weakest places the law
With in both houses the law could be strengthened wher
experience has shown changes be necessary The matter Of
appropriations for must also be taken into
sderaion If the should gaining enough votes
appropriations and strengthening
they will be able to cripple enforcement to cen extent On the
other hand the ds to polls primary day and vote tor
legislative candidates Legislation be passed which will
help make prohibition enforcement throughout the state much
effective.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Why Women Should Vote and Work for Victory

Prohibition in endangered The vets trying to nominate
legislature would make prohibition enforce
impossible If the liquor combined with all other
evil destroy prohibition then they combine to
other laws prohibition be null
through the of enforcement laws other good legislation
worthless by combination OF evil and
of Illinois demonstrate their
Politicians with selfish evil and corrupt
purposes suffrage the fail to vote.
protect prohibition at the ballot box
will encourage all the their control the
government Every Illinois who interested and
danger prohibition should help and in
form Ii the OF Illinois their at the
April support OF law enforcement candidates will
prohibition but the results will also be great victory
for good government
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Enforcement Legislation is at Stake

Repeal the Illinois prohibition the chief objective OF the
With all of the their command the wet forces
Illinois fighting nominate candidates April who will
of the enforcement of the During the
last the house the lacked only their
efforts destroy through the repeal OF 1.-THE Illinois
prohibition Immediately after the roll call the question
repeal the organized their fight capture the next legislature
and have been carrying the greatest anpohbion
campaign made in Illinois
The primaries April will decide whether the wet forces
strong enough control the legislature The chief
attack of the directed against the Illinois prohibition act be-
this law powerful enough the awless liquor traffic
completely of business The Illinois prohibition act puts power
the hands of county boards hes states attorneys mayors
peace officers The Illinois prohibition act gives state courts
the power awless liquor by the injunction
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
ENFORCEMENT DECLARATION BY CHARLES B. THOMAS

Charles Thomas of East St Louis of democratic candidates
makes the following declaration his relative
prohibition enforcement issue.
III to
State Prohibition Enforcement Law will promptly
official kill smacked of
loyalty a the Of the Union.
q" would build public official whose
the who his this
Mr. Thomas record consistent with declaration
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
STATEMENT ON ENFORCEMENT
BY CHARLES W. BORCHERS

Charles W. Borcers Democratic candidate for Governor has issued this
relative his
Il the
and
and federal, for the enforcing the
II have hesincy making the prohibition
nay and politically and for
our ordn
Mr. Borchers member OF Congress
voted prohibition
Of
platform and mad splendid rccord
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Vote on Primary Election Day, April 8, 1924
Candidates will be nominated for the election of 1853 house
members, 20 81 Congressman United
States Senator o2 attorneys all officers
An Explanation

In the editorial of ourssues urging the concentration of
mentioned preacher who had
the a that almost divide
when otherwise might dry
In the 45h district Dr. Euclid b. Rogers candidate for
election He has good record He the only preacher the
legislature friends wondered
him OF the editorial could any apply
that district though the editorial did
candidate for reelection how confusion might
arise and for that making this explanation.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04
Anti-Saloon League Endorsements

Endorsements OF legislative candidates by the AntiSaoon
League important feature OF the fight multi
prohibition laws The principles upon which these
based explained this number the Issue
Nothing important the should understand
the League These arbitrary
the best possible voting directions to
legislative victory The League endorsement is much than
guarantee the candidates legislative attitude the AnSaoon
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-04-04

League program The League endorsement the dstrictwde
which will enable who favor prohibition
unite divide their legislative that the great
number candidates favorable enforcement will be
nominated
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
STR|BLING FGHTSIk
RALEIGH SAT- URDAY
Meets Vic Mclaughlin, Said to
Be Light Heavyweight of
Characterization Referee

RALEIGH, N. c., Sept. &c. (By
The Associated Press. 1T is ex-
pected that large number of fistic
fans will witness the ten round bout
to be staged here on Saturday night
between w. L. Young" 5triblirg,
sensational Georgia flash, and Vie
Mclaughlin, who has been adver-
tised as the light heavyweight cham
pion of Canada. Local promoters
have all arrangements perfected, it
is stated. The promoter asserted
that the bout will be one of the most
important staged in this state since
boxing was legalized in a number of
North Carolina cities.
Stribling and Mclaughlin fought
to a draw in Columbus last year,
and is making great Roadway, ac-
cording to fans, for the light heavy
weight champion of the world. Both
of the boys have put on the gloves
with Mike McTigue, present holder
of the light heavyweight champion
crown of the world. In the event
Mclaughlin should score a win over
Stribling, he will be in line for an
engagement with McTigue for the
worlds championship belt. Under
the North Carolina law, no decision
can be rendered by the referee. Ed
die Hanlon, professional referee of
Atlanta, will officiate in the ring.
Mclaughlin reached this city
early this week and began his train
ing, while "Pa, "Ma," and Buddy
Stribling are expected to arrive here
Friday morning. The Georgia
youngster is said to be in the pink
of condition for his fight. having
recently engaged in bouts in Ohio,
Pennsylvania and New York, includ
ing his match with Paul Berlenbacn.
Several preliminaries VIII De staged
on the card, and the bout will be
staged in the City Auditorium.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
NEGRO FIREMAN RESCUES
BABY ON r. r. TRACKS

SAVANNAH, Sept. ga thrill
ing rescue, the saving of tiny
white tot by husky negro railroad
employee is reported here from
Reidsville, where John Griffin, fire
man on a freight of the Reidsvilc
and Collins railroad, saved the life
of two-year-old baby of Mr.. and Mrs
J. R. Cox, of Reidsville, by climbing
out of the cab over the engine auC
leaping to the track in time to pre-
vent his train from crushing the
babe.
Engineer Clearance Yolmans saw
her but too late to stop the train. lie
applied brakes and Griffin seeing
the child's danger, climbed over The
engine and outran the train to her
rescue.
The train with locked wheels rum
bled gratingly over the spot where
the baby had stood as the Negro
tumbled in a heap by the side OF
the passing cars.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
GEORGIA WILL. OFFER
INDUSTRY FREE TAXES

ATLANTA, Sept. 26.-The peo-
pie of Georgia will be allowed the
privilege of voting on an amend
ment to the Constitution exempting
manufactures and new industries
from taxation for a period of five
years in the November election, it
was pointed out here today by busi-
ness men who are behind an indus
trial movement for Georgia.
1t has been stated that one rea-
son for so many manufacturers
plants locating in other states is
that they have been influenced in q
great measure on account of taxa
ton. At-the last session Of the Leg
islature, a measure was passed pro
viding for an expression Of the peo-
pie on this important question. IF
the amendment is ratified, then all
manufacturing plants locating IN
this state may he exempted from
state and county taxes for a period
of not .ecs than five Years.
The amendment should be passed
and every encouragement possible
should be shown to manufacturers
in order tc induce then 10 locate in
Georgia, according to Atlanta bust
ness men. Manufacturing indus
tries, it was asserted, are the back
bone of the state and bring thou
sands of new citizens and Increase
business in all lines OF commercial
pursuits.
1t is believed here thai the voters
will ratify the amendment by IN
overwhelming majority which VIII
place Georgia in the front ranks of
southern states as a manufacturing
and industrial state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
NO BILLY SUNDAY STUFF
FOR HIM

But there'll be none of the old
camp meeting type of exhorting for
Rev. Johnson. He isn't going to
pattern after Billy Sunday with an
appeal for a return to the old-time
Christianity. He thinks there are
good ideas in the teachings of Bud
dha and CONTIGUOUS, too.
"What l believe is, do to others
what you want them to do to you 3"
says Evangelist johnson. "And
believe in trying to do your best III
whatever line you're in.
IF it's selling shoes, be the best
salesman. If it's fighting, be the
champion.
II don't think much of Samp-
son, even if he was the strong man
of the Bible" Jack declares, be-
cause he let a woman get him in
wrong. A lot of men pile up debt
which they have to pay off to SO.
ciety because of women.
81 thing old Job was one of the
best men in the Bible, the way he
took his troubles. And l like the
story of Jacob and Esau.
HE WILLING TO FIGHT, TOO
give had experience and been
around. I think I can tell people
things that will do them some good.
That's why I'm taking this up"
Jack has the indisputable gift Of a
commanding personality. His au.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
Jack Johnson Quits Ring for
Pulpit 'TO fight the DeviL'
Former Negro Heavyweight
Champion to Preach Gospel
of Brotherly Love
By NEA Service

CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-Jack John
son is ready for another fight ia
little $50" against the devil.
The former heavyweight champ
ion is out TO siam religion into an
un-religious world.
Into the highways and the by
ways, he will carry a gospel of bro
therly love.
Jack Johnson, saloon porter bar
Keeper, cabaret entertainer, prize
tighter, ex-convict, general all-round
sport and idol of Chicago's "black
beltp'
Alas, he is no more! Today it
is the Rev. Jack johnson, if YOU
pleased
For the big, hard-hitting dusky
conqueror of Jim Jefferies has got
religion now. And he intends pass
ing little of it on to others, who
like himself, have waited rather late
in life to try it out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
JACK JOHNSON

dlences In churches of MS race no
doubt will give him the respect
that fluent eloquence provokes. Be.
side that, he lists among his evangc-
listic qualifications a knowledge Of
the Bible, forwards and back
wards"
johnson plans to start MS preach
ing career in a negro church in
Hamilton, o. Right now. though
there's quite a division in the con
gregation as to whether ne shall he
accorded the privilege Of it's put
pit.
The pastors wife, leading the
opposition, insists only the "sporty
element wants him. But there are
several of the deacons and the ell
ders, who deny they might be class
ed in that category, clamoring for
him to conduct a revival in Their
midst.
Evangelism, however, will not be
his exclusive vocation. He is tram
ing daily at the Arcade gymnasium
here, keeping in trim for possible
ring encounters. And occasionally
on Sunday, he takes his big auto
mobile out and enters it in a race.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26
HUGE COTTON SHIPMENT
LEAVES WARE COUNTY

WAYCROSS, Sept. 26.-The lar
gest shipment of cotton ever to go
out from Ware county has been sent
out by J. R. and T. Bum, of Fair
fax. The cotton aggregated more
than $4,000 pounds and consisted
of lis bales averaging AGO pounds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26

Everywhere you hear arguments
over parking limits while you find
just parking at all is the limit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26

The swimming pool is mighticr
than the Kelly pool.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-26

It was a mean trick making those
'round-the-worId flyers go to BAN
quets after the other hadships were
over.
Evening star., 1924-03-16
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-08-02

Acting on advice of these experts,
so per cent, selling or butchering the
poor PRODUCERS and are making more
money on their present herds than
they received formerly from the old
herds Of twice the number.
Mr.. Mcdowell says; "The Cow
Testing Association records show
'learly that the most practical, far
reaching and vitality important facts
Connected with economical production
milk may be grouped logically un-
'er these three heads-selectio
breeding, and feeding. Careful and
Intelligent feeding, care and damage.
tent lift the dairy business to a GER
ain level, but the highest level car
DC reached only when to these are adj
ded careful selection and intelligent
breeding"