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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
Here" he said, placing his hand sp

Here" he said, placing his hand
upon as mall pile Of flat volumes,
"is set of books. Until your brother
is familiar with the work, I'll take
care of them. They are book-keep-
ing books. A complete set of house
hold accounts will be kept, with a
separate account for each depart
fment. It's the loose-leaf system, of
course"
Just why it was "of course Con-
stance did not know; she was not ia
miliar with loose-leaf systems.
81 have here" he continued, indi-
eating, "a set of daily report cards +;
in fact, two sets. The set for the
servants is buff-colored, that for
members of the family white On
these cards will be reported daily all
matters of concern to the household.
Servants will report as to what du-
ties they have performed during the
day, in what manner, ct cetera as
we'll as what things have been left
unperformed.. In this way we shall
soon systematic the work and estab-
lish proper schedule of hours"
Constance smiled family. There
was vision in her mind of Giovan-
nj, the furnace man, making out his
report.
"The report cards for the family
will contain brief memoranda of
what each member has done during
the day, a statement of conduct of
personal expenses, ct cetera, together
with any suggestions for the i'm
provement of conditions or criticisms
of the work of employees"
"You mean to say" asked Con-
stance slowly, that you expect us
me-to make out one of these cards
every day."
Certainly. You will see the ad-
vantage of it later"
Constance relapsed into silence
again.
81 have here" he resumed pleas
antly, filing case and card-index
system. In it all report cards will be
filed, after being properly classified.
There will be personal index, as
we'll as a subject index All cor
respondence relating to household
matters will be filed. There are GER
tain other features of the general
system of management that l shall
put into effect, and which | can best
explain as we come to them in actual
practice. By the way, how old are
you?"
Constance stiffened in her chair.
Non that she cared-but the ques-
ton was offensive.
"Why-I-you-"
"About twenty?" he suggested,
studying her critically.
"You happened to be correct,
she answered in frozen tone.
To her horror the efficiency man
reached blank card from a small
pile. 1t was neatly ruled in blue,
with black printing on it and numer-
Gus white spaces. There was round
hole punched at the bottom.
H. Hedge picked up pin, dipped
it, and began to write. Although the
card was upside down to her, she
could easily read the legible char
acters that he set down in one of the
space. "He had written &C Brooke"
Then came another line: "Age-20."
He pause and looked up.
ever work."
Constance stood up and leaned for
ward. He did not seem to be aware
of anything unusual in her demea-
nor. After pausing briefly for an
answer, he wrote down in a white
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
BROUGHT RELIEF
AFTER 2 YEARS
SUFFERING

The makers of Tanlac will ALWAYS
have my warmest thanks, for / don't
consider it any exaggeration to saw
owe my life and present good
health to Tanlac," is the striking
statement of Andrew Groeschner
fireman.
Words simply can't express the
misery | endured for 2 years from
indigestion. At times gas pains
would catch me around the heart
and almost cut off my breath. These
awful pains would last two and
three hours. My nerves were all
unstrung. / slept poorly and got in
such bad way that my days SEEM
ed to be shortening rapidly.
II tried every thing, but disau-
pointment was my only reward I'M
til l began taking Tanlac. I have
been taking Tanlac off and on for a
year now and feel so different that
there's no room for comparison,
eat good and sleep good and feel
that Tanlac has given me a new
lease on life."
Tanlac is for sale by all good
druggists. Accept no substitute.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills recon-
mended by the manufacturers of
Tanlac.
TANLAC
FOR YOUR HEALTH
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

con at noon, sir"
who had lunch?"
Miss Brooke"
Nobody else?"
mo, sir"
Hereafter wish to be called fol
lunch"
Eyes, sir"
Bring me sandwich and glass
of milk"
Every well, sir"
(To Be Continued)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02
10 Much Efficiency
- BY E.JGSs:s)Rdth


( Stried the hardware business
ther," said Constance defen-
| "but-well he wasn't suited
T5illey was suffering from a
~ amount of superficial dis
- TT, his sister was suffering
F(. She dropped her gaze for a
Mt and compressed her lips
~.
D | right; I'll find him something
-
" Strengthened up in his chair
nrust out his chin.
that SOP" he said in fine con-
-. II didn't read anything in
rders about that"
You were charged by your faith
obey me, weren't your"
IN, - perhaps"
md if yeur father were here,
he ordered you to go to work
would, wouldn't your"
hats different"
Not one bit different. For all
'essary purposes, I'm your father.
I'd l consider it necessary for you
work. That settles that"
The efficiency man said these aw-
words without any display of
t, which made them seem the
awful. They fell upon Billy like
cy avalanche. And Constance,
as this strange man was to
d filled with resolve never to
to his bidding, was somehow
Jle to fling herself to the aid of
brother. He was on treacherous
Id, unable to fight good fight.
Ever keep books or card in
esq" asked Hedge.
lily shook his head.
can teach you. Ever run a
writter?"
Yow
QUILL learn-in time. What can
do anyhow"
he can run an automobile, !"
instance hastily.
vas not particularly proud of
wer, after it was out; she was
it was not impressive. But it
lie. Billy could run an auto
wonderfully. He had been ar
'ght times and his license had
'oked twice.
idea; guess I will, Connie"
Nxpert driver got out of his
9.hair and moved toward the
well; run your automobile
. said the efficiency man sig
:. "But don't forget when
y back that you're my
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

TO-DAY we are demon
Stratlng a new instrument. A
miraculous instrument. The
greatest contribution to music
since the invention, thirty years
ago, of the first Victor Talking
Machine.
Don't let anything stand in
the way of your hearing it. 1t
is something you will never
forget, for never before has
music been SO perfectly rem
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

dered. No concert stage can
give the nearness and intimacy
madepossible by this marvellous
instrument.
Come. This is nationwide
event. Millions of people, in
all parts of the country, will
hear this sensational demon
stration today.
Be one of them. At our store,
any time after nine O'Clock
today. Don t miss it
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

les, coverings, hangings-everything
Buy Diamond Dyes-no other kind
and tell your druggist whether the
material you wish to color is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton or
mixed goods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

L.. Eoadehyde gas kills bacteria Canbals they
Immigration. bravery Az sr..;aI "a. 4~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-02

Each .l5-cent
package contains
directions'so sim
pie any woman
can tint soft, deli
cate shades or
dye rich, perma-
nent colors . in
lingerie, silks,
ribbons, skirts,
waists, dresses,
coats, stockings,
sweaters, draper
Evening star., 1925-09-20


Z
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
FRIDAY, OCT. Z, W.
Walter ID. Hickman

l-- HE woman that never existed.
That is what the husband
of Elsie Dorning discovered
efter being married to her for four
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

public's favor.
THE Goods" a group of four
men and two women have an act
that runs to tap dancing. and some
Of it is good. Mischief Fernette
takes the honors ~as a dancer and
her number II long to be vampire"
was easily the best thing Of the act
Maxon and Norris have an act
that is somewhat original in its
makeup. They take the parts Of
marrionetts from behind a screen
that hides all but their faces.
Hallen and Day have rather
"so-so' act consisting of some songs
chatter and dancing.
At the Palace the last half of the
week. (By the ObserverD
l. T. !
Other theaters today offer: Nan
Halperin, at Keith's; Novak and
Benson, at che Lyric: burlesque, at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
Here Is a Woman Who Would
Do Anything in This World

physically then stear clear Of
COBRA" but il you love heavily
charged theater then do not pass
up this show.
The cast has everything. AL
though Jeanne De Me has little to
do yet she registers with such ease
that one forgets that she does not
play the dominant role. Margaret
knight as Elsie, the woman who
never existed, is wonderful in every
scene, especially in the first act
when she is the college town vam-
pire and then in the second act
when she is the big town married
cheater. Here is a fine theater and
at times great acting.
The husband who is cheated is
played by George LeGuerre. Here is
an actor who can blend a tempera-
mental attitude toward a natural
Characterization. Here is honest
work. Mighty fine and real. A man
can love unwisely, but honestly and
that was the trouble with Tony
Dorning
Walter Gilbert rose to great natur-
al heights as Jack Race, who tried
to be fair, but who always acted sex
ually overcharged when he was with
women.
Have only the highest praise for
Kath,vn GiIynaU 90 Judith Drolxa on
honest woman who recognized a
snake when she saw one.
I enjoyed Cobra" as theater of
the dramatic school. If you love dra-
matte theater do not be afraid of
Cobra"
AT English's today and Saturday.
+ l.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
BISHOPS WILL SPEAK

BU United Press
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Oct q
Bishop Frederick d. Leete, Bishop
Edwin Holt Hughes, Vice President
Henry B. Longden Of De Paw and
Franklin Parker Davis of Chicago
will be the principal speakers at the
memorial service Oct. 16 for the
late Edward Rector, donor of the
Rector scholarship foundation. The
services will take place in the Bow
man memorial gymnasium.
All the speakers were personal
friends of Mr.. Rector. Davis was a
law partner. Rector scholars and
present and former residents Of Rec
tor Hall will attend. Mrs. Rector
is planning to be present.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
LOOKING OVER
NEW PALACE SHOW

Have heard "Sol Milo" many times
and with many variations, but Nick
Verga of Nick and Gladys at the
Palace this week gave an altogether
new version Of this famous old
Italian air. In a bill that is rather
Indifferent as to it's entertainment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

OcdiAu6 Oo VIC ana IHlnk LnaL
a lion trainer
would be the last guy to fall for a
vampire.
can remember back many years
when a certain famous actor
showed on the stage what YAM
pire could do to a strong man.
Brown in this play shows what
this female robber can do to both
strong and weak men. Elsie was
no respecter of persons. She
worked rapidly and carefully. She
got what she wanted and plenty Of
l. but more than the vampire paid
the bill.
That is enough to know of the
story Of COBRA" because to know
more would rob you Of much Of the
real theater and suspense that it
has.
"Cbra," is sensational and sue
cessful theater. Ii is cruel but dra-
matte, harsh but real. If you fear
women that cheat mentally and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

Elsie was a
sexual and spirit
ual cheat. She was
worse. She was a
vampire who was
not content in
wrecking one man.
She had to have
a waiting list and
she used them all
up before she
passed out of the
picture.
Am telling you
about the married
cheat in Martin
Browns Cobra, &"
now on view at
English s. She is
not q pleasant
type to have about.
She would wreck
even q lion trainer
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
TIGER FOOT CORDS

AS TOIGH AS THE NAME
IMPLIES
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Foot tires is proof of their
dependability.
Every Tiger Foot tire is
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We have distributed Tiger
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and accumulated thousands
of satisfied customers who
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Tiger Foots are sold solely
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your tire worries, it is essen
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Tiger Foots are the last word
in quality and appearance.
1t is truly tire WORTHY Of
its name. They cost no more
than tire of "gyp" brands, so
why not get your Tiger Foot
Cords now?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
Stage Verdict

Palace-The observer found
much to the general liking on
the new bill.
English s--"Cobra" Is real
dramatic tneater. Splendidly
acted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
VERDICT due IN
Jail SCANDAL

BH United Press
CHICAGO, Oct. 2.-The Cook
County Jail scandal was in the last
stages of argument today. Before
nightfall, Federal Judge James II.
Wilkerson may fix the responsibility
for the uncaged liberties of the Chi.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

cago beer barons, Frank Lake and
Terry Druggan.
Final pleas in the case resolved in
to attempts by each of the eight
respondents, who were cited for con-
tempt to step out from all blame for
what happened in, and out, of the
Jail and leave it on one or more OF
the others shoulders.
Government agents conducted a
last minute search for Sergeant Ed
ward Martin, once secretary to Cap
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
ALTO INDUSTRY LEADS

The auto industry, including the
value of highways, employment OF
men and the money spent by motor
lists is now placed ahead of the rail-
ways as the greatest American III
dustry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

mere DClOl =. L llAS
orchestra needs an
altogether n e w
program. T h e y
need new music,
new solos and new
specially numbers.
With the equip
ment this or
chestra h a s it
seems as If they
would be able to
put out a crack
musical program,
as it Is they have
depended u p o n
s o m e popular
pieces that were
in vogue So g
time a & o and
which have sine ;
passed out of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

the Broadway; THE Live Wire" at
the Circle; 1.-THE Golden Princess, :"
at the Ohio; 1.-The Freshman" at the
Apollo; California Straight Ahead"
at the Colonial, and 1.-THE Flying
Fool" at the Isis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02
ENGLISH REOJTIRED

That the English language has be-
come the universal commercial Ian
guage is shown by the fact that
Andre Citroen, chief French manu-
facturer of light automobiles, has de-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

cided that all of his department.
heads and others who hold respon'
sible offices must have some knowl'
edge of English.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

tain Wesley H. Westbrook, former
Warden, who was named by Drug
gan and Lake as the emissary from
Westbrook in an alleged bride
scheme.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-02

qualities Verga stands out as the
best fun maker.
Music Land" names an orchestra
OF seven girls that have appeared
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12
CAPITOL UNFIT
FOR CEREMONY
Governors Inauguration to
Be Held in Theater

The 10th governor Of the state or
Washington win not take his oath
OK office in tho Capitol building.
Uneven floors and cracked walls
have put a ban on the use Of the
state capitol at olympia FOR the
inaugural ceremonies for Governor
elect Roland II. Hartley. taking
place next "Wednesday.
The Liberty theatsr. a new build
Ing within "A block Of the old state
house. has been engaged for the
event BY state Senator p. II. Car
lyon. in charge Of arrangements.
after joint inspection Of the old
capitol building BY ssnator carlyon
and Jay johnson. state supervising
architect on the new capitol. re-
sulting In the decision thnt Il would
b. unsafe 20 trust TIE live weight
that would be represented In the
crowds attending Wednesday, cere-
.aonles. 20 the sagging floors
Following the inaugural Of Gov.
Lister in 1919. cracks appeared In
the inner walls 81 the capitol. and
again after the inaugural ~ Gov.
Hart. four years ago. u r. believed.
however. that TIE present capitol
building will be PERFECTLY safe for
the present legislative sessions
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12

IITAsHINGTON. Jan. H. The cx'
w pecied Withdrawal Of Associate
Justice oliver Wendell Holmes from
the supreme court In the near future
IL expected to giyc President Cool
ldEo his opportunity TO rceompense
Secretary OF State Hughes for his
long service TO the party and the
nation by restoring him TO tho SUI
preme court bench. from which he
resigned In 1915 80 run against
President woodrow Wilson.
Tho White House formally an.
nounced Saturday evening that
Hughes had stated his Intention OF
retiring 20 private life on March T.
and that Frank u. kellogg Of Mime
sofa. now ambassador TO London.
would succeed him.
Hughes viii retire 10 private life
and resume his connection with his
old law firm In New York city. In
submitting his resignation TO the
president. under date Of January 8.
Hughes said no Ind been engaged In
public affairs for 20 years past. and
that he felt that he now must ask
10 he discharged OF public duties"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12
IN OREGON, TOO
Legislative Officials Start
Organization

STATE HOUSE. Salem. ore. Jan.
1.-THE ssrd regular session Of the
house OF representatives Of the leg.
stature Of Oregon formally con.
vened a few minutes before II a. m.
today.
W. r. Drager. chief clerk Of the
3snd session. called the house TO
order. and the house proceeded 20
elect a temporary speaker and a
temporary chief clerk. after prayer
had been offered by the Rev. J. J.
Evans. pastor OF the First Chris.
tan church Of Salem.
The minister asked divine guild.
ancn for tho body OF lawmakers.
so that they may have grace ana
strength 10 carry out high ideaIh
and may be filled with good viii
and intent in their fellow men"
Fred J.. Melndl. representing the
Joint district Of Multnomah and
Clackamas counties. was made tenn
porary speaker and Or. Ager tenn.
porary CHIEF clerk
one Of the first documents TO 80
20 the house today will be the house
Joint resolution No. /. introduced
by William r. Woodward OF Port.
land. providing for oregon's ratlfica.
ton Of the child labor amendment
to the constitution Of the United
states.
This h one Of the measures on
which there Is reasonable certainty
there will he considerable conten.
lion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
GRAND JURY
STARTS ON PAGE /

tanned. and these men arc practical
Isl sure 10 BE- Hubpocnasd as wit.
ussrc- 70 tell % their tmnH1rVous
or utnnd in danger OF indictment
according 10 Revcilc.
The casual buyer. who pur
chased quart now and then
for his own consumption i not
In great danger Of being en-
bruilsd in the case, unless there
Is peculiar significance al.
iachrd TO his connection.
"Ths government 10 going 10 20
as FAR as Il believes necessary TO
break up thia vast pool Of laNlcss.
noss and disrupt the traffic" he.
vello raid.
A minute attempt TO with.
hold from the grand jury the eyi.
dence seized by the prohibition
agents in their raid on his office
was made by Jerry Finch. attorney
FOR olmsted. Finch flied n petition
asking that Rcvelle. whitney aud
Lyio bo cited 10 show cause why
the papers seized In his office
should not bc withheld from the
jury. Finch claimed his rights as
an attorney were violated In the
raid. The hearing vas set Tor Tues.
day. az $50 a. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12
AUTOS KILL OLD
MAN AND CHILD
Two Die in Week End Motor
Accidents in City

Two deaths occurred over thr
weekend from auto accident
Robert Henry Allen. z gu % Nr
land MrH Ct4Ir4 81. Allen. 8l8 Ntir
Iat, dird "a few hour after hi pas1i
Ting tricycle. bumped into truck
driven by MaEnus tuudbsrE llln's
Ii5th ave r.. Tho accident happened
m front Of tho tdug county hospital
into which LuudbeE Cauisl fua
lad
Herbert J Huuiu1I o. died 1'
Tho Providence hospital SUNDAY
might ~ d brain CuucUrz.0n and u
ltcnu injuries received Saturday
night Ito vas The fourth y.sttm
OF motor crashes aimee tho urti
% tho year
Buninail was unconscious for
moro than 20 hours after ho was
struck doNn by car driven hy
Herman shsnnshau 20. % 81 2slh
ave r.. al gsth ave and JatNou
81. shaunahan was booked on an
open charge and released on DDS
personal rteosuimnec
BHuinall Ia survived BY a widos
Mu Minnie g. Buntuau, uf al
Temple place. r. and q slater Mu
F H. Godfrey. 1885 Grand 81, Ho
was watchmau for the saNony
KpittinE Mills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-12
MILK WAR END
is IN DOUBT
Settlement May Not Be
Reached Monday Night

Doubts that Seattle four months
milk war could ~ ended Monday
night were expressed by A. \
Payres on tho Seattle Dairy council
on tho cvr ~ q night meeting bc-
tween the tonucii and representa-
,ivrs az Seattle Milk Shipperh' nH,
ISOLATION No tho Fryo hotel
A permanent agreement. however
n war announced Is producers. ls
60 h. attempted tho no statement
vas forthcoming az 70 tho prob
atle effect on retail fnilk prices g
the consumer.
Tho war hstNcsn producers and
dlrirthutnrs dnnng th1 past month
has worked havoc with ths ipdusir1
on both sides. u Is admitted, and
producers y "a believed. may fnisr
their prieg 70 tho distributors IN
signing ufw contracts. n this Is
done an increase IN the retail price
will follow
H. ~ shuffcr chairman u tho
Seattle Mix shippers association,
could not BE- reached Monday for
a statement on the demands which
his organization viii pus forward
Monday night