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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-25

den in the IN. -cipherable pothbooks.
And then:
Good title would be, Putting the
Hemo on a Business Basis" or,
Knocking the Graft Out of the
American Household" Great chance
for valuable publication of pioneer
work along this line.
Constance was family disappoint-
ed. The subject sounded dull and
unromantic; yet none the less, she
had a personal interest in the "pio-
neer work." as she pursued her in
vestigatiOns further. References to
the book became more frequent as
the idea laid hold upon the mind of
the efficiency man and began to
shape itself She found one, for in
stance:
Devote at least one chapter to
waste and ineftic,cncy in homes IF
idlv rich Unscientitic methods. Nm
producing family members. Money
thrown away. Describe wicked trivi-
atty of life IN average home. Illus
tration-Brooke.
Constance frowned as she gathered
from this that her home was to be
held up to the world as horrible ex-
ampleShe wondered if the efficiency
man would have the hardihood to
mention names, and she intended to
speak to her father about it as soon
as he returned.
Then another entry, several days
later:
Chapter on C. Use her as typical
idle rich girl. No occupation. No
useful education,
Constance gasped, but read on:
Lack of mental discipline. No
fixed purpose in life. Chief amuse-
ment, extravaganza. Good material
here. Say that c. is
AT this point the efficiency man
dropped into shorthand again, run
ming on for half a page. Constance
stared at the hieroglyhics and grit
ted her teeth. There was no mistak-
ing the identity of CIT was her
} self. And she was going to have an
entire chapter!
"Say that c is Well, What?
The shorthand maddened her. Any
man, she abruptly decided, who
would cloak his opinions in shorthand
was coward. She could not read a
single one of the several hundred
characters, yet she knew chat every
hated symbol directly concerned her
self. All! There was even confirma-
ton of it at the bottom of the page,
for here, longhand, H. Hedge remark
ed:
Above points good. Very effectiy e
case. Elaborate carefully
Elaborate, indeed! Constance was
iFccoming as angry is she was Curl
ol' She turned pase Here was
more of it:
Advisable to subdivide. Make two
chapters on c. First, snow c as
found, representing undesirable type
Second, show c as reformed, after
application of scientific methods.
Constance's cheeks were flaming.
Be careful to explain that no ex-
aggeration is employed. Describe
accurately, impartically. Use fire.
quent illustrations-acts, words, gen
eral attitude of resentment toward
efforts to improve.
cts unspeakabier she exclaimed
aloud. 'I'll have him publicly whipp-
ed from the house-by the servants. >
And then.
! Seconds Second chapter on GAS
She Is" Trace gradual influence of
reform. Show change in attitude.
Show how firm insistence on new
methods brought results. Note C's
willingness to work. Marked change
in manner. Happy influence of scien-
tific methods. Point out how type
originally represented by C may be
transformed under proper direction.
Show that dominant mind, working
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Too Much. Efficieacy
b E.JGG9Ss.0RdH

In the library, after dinner, that
night, Hedge was so unsociable that
Constance presently drlfted INTO the
MUSHROOM, where she played tor an
hour or so. The efficiency man sat at
the big desk working furlousIy over
books and reports. he did not once
SEND for his secretary.
When finally he reached the mat
ter of accounts he took from his
pocket and began swift tabulation.
The result astonished him so that
he checked it up twice, only to be-
come annoyed at the time wasted
IN certifying simple sum of addi-
ton.
Economy, just the same" lie NUT
tered, scowling at the figures. at
was matter of need. l made that
perfectly clear to her. There is no
possibility that she misunderstood. If
find she did I'll not fail to make it
absolutely plain"
He chewed an unlighted cigar Tor
several minutes, still scowling.
Its just possible she got the
ldea," he said. that money was be-
ing spent in the same old reckless
fashion. She won't have it long. I'll
get it out of her head. I'll do it
nowr
He arose with decision and strobe
across the hall in the direction Of
the mushroom.
Constance was still sitting at the
piano, her back toward him. The
efficiency man halted on the TIRES
hold, listening and watching. She
was quite unconscious of his pres
ence. What she played he did not
know. 1t was alternately lively and
melancholy.
Her body swayed slightly with the
music, rhythmically, buoyantly,
something droopingly, as though she
were part of the melody itself H.
Hedge swayed likewise, although he
did not know it.
Then, after little, as the music
began to quaver and die away, the
efficiency man turned noiselessly
and tiptoed back to the library.
"Pll tell her tomorrow" he said.
Constance, occasionally smiling to
her self at a Renaissance, was spend
ing busy morning in the library.
gave her unmolested opportunity to
examine the bills from the shops, for
one thing. There dimensions gratified
her. Yet even the bills did not occupy
chief place in her thoughts. That
was reserved for the efficiency man.
"He's not nearly so efficient as
thought-poor thing" she murmur-
ed as she took up pile of report
cards. "Why, even Tommy Tread
we'll"
Now, as Constance busted herself
thus, with all the outward appearance
of secretary rather than schemer
she CHANGED to notice that the bottom
drawer on the right-hand side of the
desk was open about two inches. This
was unusual, because the efficiency
man had habit of keeping these
drawer locked. Just why, she never
knew; but she presumed that he stor-
ed personal papers there. She had
never taken the least interest in the
contents of the drawer.
But so long as it was open, she
decided to make an examination.
Pulling it all the way cute she explor-
ed the contents, On top of pile of
papers, she found a fat, leather
bound book 1t took but a glance to
identify it as diary, and the writ
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ing the week here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Early Coker.
H. S. Brooks, will preach at the
school building Sunday evening at
$50 o'clock. The public is especial
ly invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-25

CONSTANCE TALMADGE
AT THE RYLANDER

An intimate story of life behind
the scenes in romantic old Vienna in
Her Sister From Paris" Constance
Talmadge's latest picture. Coming
to the Rylander Thursday and Fri
day, Constance plays two distinctly
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-25
Only Chrysler Four Combines
These Performance Abilities

The Chrysler FouFs extraordinary per.
Torrance Itself the direct and positive
evidence of the highest quality In design,
materials and craftsmanship -- literally
leaves NO alternative In Its field.
TOday's market holds nothing of any
type, approachingthe Chrysler Four price
range, which oven remotely approx.
mates its supreme combination of per.
Torrance abilities.
In speed, the ChrysIer Four gives you a
newstandard-5Sm miles an hour, achieved
quickly and easily, not for a momentary
squirt, but for eager mile after mile, as
long as you like.
When you would dash aw Ay ahead of the
crowd In traffic, the Chrysler Four whisks
you from to IS miles in eight seconds
with sure-footed reliability and purring
smoothness.
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CHRYSLER FOUR-To~sns
Cav. sos; ClubCou sos, Ceack,
sIo45; Sedan. $roo5.
Hyaraulic four wheel bvakss a.
slight eStrd cost.
CHRYSLFR SIX-Pha.ton. sr,o,,
Coach. Si445i Roadster. $f635;
Sedan, SI6o5 Roydl Coupe, Sfzog
BroHSham SIs6s Imperial. SIoosi
CrouoH Imperial sgoQ5
Al prizes o b Detroit. subjecr %
current Federal excise tax
Bodies b. Fshs1 or all Chrysley IN
eLosed models All models equipped
9Th FILL balloon ares
arc pleased 90 extend the con.
yenifac- VI dine payments AK
about LHiYsisr IS attractive pian
I hrysicf dealers and superior
@hrYsler service everywhere
AilChrysie, models arc pcorecrrd
sainst tnen ~ ,ne tcilo pat.
-nted e5r uuq,henng system. e.
elusive with ChrYslst which car.
no' be counteTfeitud anJ cannot
e altered ot removed N1tho,,f
conclusive evidenseo4rsmp~uoa
Evening star., 1925-03-10

A ring-tailed ant eater Of a London
zoo was recently treated at an animal
hospital following an injury TO it's leg
Evening star., 1925-03-10
Weary, But Triumphant.
Who struggles on and won't give in
Triumphantly at. last will win.
-pIuuger fhe OsDreV

My, my, my, such splashing as
thsre was on the sandbar that ran
out from one bank into the Big Riveri
How the water did fly! Plunger. the
Osprey had succeeded in getting the
big fish he couldn't let go of out of
deep water into the shallow water
that covered that sandbar. Now he
was no longer frightened. The water
wasn't deep enough for him to be
drowned. If he could just keep that
big fish from getting back into deep
water he knew that he would win
the battle for his life.
The big fish knew the same thing.
My, how he did flap and struggle, He
did his very best to get back into deep
water and drag Plunger with him.
Plunger was by this time so tired that
his wings ached with WEAKNESS. But
If he gave up he would be dragged
back. Either he must drag that-fis h
to shore or the fish would drag him
into deep water. So he tapped and
tapped his great wings and struggled
with all his might to get that fish
ashore.
At last with two or three hard flaps
of his great wings he dragged the big
fish out on the sandy shore. Such a
relief as it was to be clear of the
water. He still couldn't let go of that
big fish, but he knew that after he
had rested he would be abIs to tear
his great claws free. The big fish
was doing his best to flop back into
the water. He threw Plunger this
way and that way. Plunger felt as if
his legs would break. But now he
was where he could use that great
hooked bill of his, and in a, few
moments the big fish stopped Topping.
Plunger didn't even try to get his
claws free just then. I've got to
rest" he painted. 81 simply must rest.
In all my life I never was so tired.
But anyway I've got the fish, and it's
the biggest fish I've ever caught.
Won't Mrs. Plunger's eyes open when
she sees it."
Weary as he was, Plunger was ex-
periencing the most glorious of all
feelings-the feeling of triumph
Sure that the struggles of the fish
were at an end, Plunger was content
to just lie there and rest for while
He lay so still that had you come
along and seen him you would have
thought that both he and the fish
were dead. Plunger's great claws
were still buried in the back and
sides of the fish. He was still a
prisoner. But he was no longer a
worried prisoner!
When he was sufficiently rested he
got the claws of one foot free, and it
was easier to get the claws of the
Evening star., 1925-03-10
What TomorrowMeans to You
BY MARY BLAKE.
Pisces.


II you have had in contemplation
for some time past a decidedly
radical change in your surroundings,
a breaking off of old and unsatts-
factory ties and the formation of
new and better associations, there
could not be, according to the
planetary aspects, more propitious
opportunity for doing so than that
offered during the carly part of
tomorrow The signs denote that
what has hitherto been complex Will
be understandable, and the vibrations
will furnish the urge to take any
step about the expediency of which
YOU have been in doubt, but about
the rightness of which you have
always been convinced. The aspects
later on in the day will be reac-
tionary. but will not initiate against
the ultimate success of efforts made
earlier in the day. In business only
routine matters should, If possible,
receive attention, and speculation or
risk be avoided.
The child born tomorrow is des-
tined, despite the numerous ailments
to which it wisl be subject during
infancy, to develop along physically
normal lines, provided 1t be properly
nurtured, and surrounded with whole
some enNlTOnlHent. [. IlS O1SpOSiIlOn
will be cheerful one, and 1t will
be gifted with keen sense of humor.
Its character. while not very firm
will be attractive, and it will have
a very magnetic personality. Owing
to the natural charm of its manner
isms, it will, probably. attain material
success very easily. This will not be
an unmixed blessing. as the child will
intuitively acquire the habit of ex-
plotting its inherent gifts, without
striving to give them a sure and
solid foundation.
Those who tomorrow celebrate the
anniversary of birth are, for the most
part, very forceful, extremely ambi
tious, and industrious, but your force
fulness often falls short of the mark,
as a consequence of cocksureness and
lack of judicial temperament. 1t is
most unfortunate for the success of
your many we'll conceived plans that
you can see no other point of view
than your own, and neither seek nor
listen to the well meant advice of
others. TOO many cooks spoil the
broth" is an adage both trite and apt
On the other hand, it must not be
forgotten that 1.-TWO heads are better
than one" In your politics, religion,
business and home you are, in your
x
this attitude forces you sometimes to
the conclusion that all others except
yourself are out of step.
Outside of this glaring weakness,
you are, when allowed your own way,
a very Hkable person, and those of
your friends who, realizing your
character, never attempt to argue
with you find you sincere and loyal
and those bound to you by closer
ties are the recipients of an ever
abiding and never changing love.
Well known persons born on this
date are: Francis Wayland, presi-
dent of Brown University; James
Speed, attorney general under Lincoln; !;
Thomas LIE Clear, portrait painter;
Henry ]. Bigelow, surgeon and edu-
Gator; James, H. SPOTS, rear admiral; /;
Thomas Hastings, architect.
Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1925-03-10
PrecautiOn i'm Making.
My Neighbor Saws:

Cold tea is the best liquid for
cleaning vanished paint, win
dow panes and mirrors.
Before placing a cake in the
oven test the heat by putting
a pinch of flour at the bottom.
If in minute this turns black
the oven is too hot; if dirty
yellow, it is too cool; if a
bright golden brown, the oven
is the right heat.
Chamois feathers that are
used for cleansing silver re-
quire frequent washing. The
simplest way to do this is to
squeeze them through the
hands in warm water and soap
suds, to which a few drops of
ammonia have been added, till
quite clean, changing the water
if necessary. Rinse in warm
soapsuds and hang out to dry.
rubbing the leather through
the hands a few times before
it is dry to soften it. If rinsed
in clear water feathers get
hard.
The most stubborn perspira-
tion stains may be removed by
treating them with a solution
of oxalic acid and water. Use
one-twentieth as much acid as
water. Put the fluid on with
a fresh cloth. Remember that
oxalic acid is poison. 1t should
be kept in a safe place and
handled very carefully.
Rub soap under the finger
nails before blacking the stove
and none of the blacking will
work under the nails.
Evening star., 1925-03-10

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Which would make the best husband?
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Evening star., 1925-03-10

'Who are your cried the three lit
tie dwarfs together. as Snow-White
stepped out from behind the closet
door in their little house.
Then Snow White told them the
whole story-how the jealous queen.
her stepmother. had sent her into the
forest with a huntsman who was to
kill her; how the huntsman had freed
her, on her promise not to return to
the palace; how she had wandered by
accident into their house.
The little dwarfs, for all their
fierce appearance, seemed quite kind.
They told her they'd wait until the
rest of their brothers came home,
then they'd talk IT all over. In the
meantime they begged her to sit down
and eat. Snow-White gladly did So
Color this dwarf's suit very dark
brown and his beard red.
Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1925-03-10

China has a woman airplane pilot.
Evening star., 1925-03-10

The coming of Spring makes us
think of interesting ways of varying
our wardrobe. Not always is it possi-
BILE to have as many new gowns and
costumes as heart could desire. but
new ways of accentiEg them, or of
giving colorful contrasts, are easily
possible whatever ones Limitations of
time or purse. Accessories are a boon
for this purpose, and none more sue
ceSsful in their effect of transforma-
tion than the bright scarfs now so
much in the mode. A somber dress
becomes gay when worn with a. scarf
of brightly decorative Powered. goods
A dress too vivid and seemingly too
dressy for afternoon wear may be
subdued to that purpose when worn
with scarf rightly chosen.
Scarfs expensive to buy may be
simple in the making, requiring little
time and no more outlay than the
actual cost of. the material. Shops
are now full of silks and fabrics in
styles in advance of the season. En-
barrassment of riches in the matter
of choice would seem the only diff
Guilty in selection.
Let us first suppose that it is
lady of mature years who is doing
the shopping, and that she wants
scarf, smart but dignified. Then let
us imagine that a young girl wants
something which she herself can
make which will give just the oppo
site effect. Both of them can be
satisfied, and at the same time make
their scarfs by exactly the same
method, if of different silks.
Double or Lined Scarf.
The double scarf with inserts of
silk is a style a little out of the or
binary. 1t does not look at all home
foe, aalJ >
touch to it. Also the length of it can
be notwithstanding to the amount
of material and width of inserts. You
can use the width of the goods for
the length of the scarf. If it falls
short of what you want, the size of
the inserts is increased to make II
right.
To make a double lined" scarf
take a piece of goods from SO to 40
inches long. put in a band, or bands.
of contrasting materials near either
end, having the last band of the
scarf silk. Press the seams fiat Fold
the goods lengthwise and seam on the
wrong side. You now have a piece
of tubing. Turn the tubing right
side out so that all the seams are
concealed. Place on an ironing board
and press on the right side, with
the seam at one edge. The ends are
turned in and basted together. The
scarf is now ready for the finish to
the edges and ends. which may be
merely blind stitching or fringe.
If more of finish is desired than
machine stitching on the right side
affords, hemstitching or a picot edge
is correct to use. A picot edge is
given by row of hemstitching close
to the edge and cutting it down the
center. Fringe may be added to the
ends. This, too, can be made of what
ever length desired.
How 10 Make Fringe.
Let US assume that the matron who
wished the dignifed effect chooses
gray scarf with bands of the figured
silk at the ends. She may have
fringe to match the blue of the in
serts. Wind crochet silk over a piece
Evening star., 1925-03-10

of cardboard anywhere from 10 to %
inches wide. Cut at the edges when
enough is wound. Draw strands of
silk through goods with crochet hook
Knot in tassels or tie as fringe. Per-
haps the youthful wearer-to-be has
selected rose colored goods in pattern
for the main material of her scarf
and has the bands in black The
fringe is effective in black or in black
and rose.
PrecautiOn i'm Making.
1t must be remembered that only
in such goods as crepe de chine and
silks Of like nature can the width of
the goods be used for the length of
the scarf. In goods with a pro-
nounced up and down" weave it
would not be satisfactory.
y square of goods can be we'll
utilized in making a scarf. On this
as well as the rectangular scarfs
bands of contrasting goods are used
with pleasing effect. Touches of hand
work, wool embroidery or beading,
used on the bands of either style of
scarf give the touch of individuality
and chic so dear to the heart of the
well dressed woman.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
". BURGESS

other foot free. Such a relief as it
was to be able to stand on his feet
and to know that he was freei His
toes ached. but he didn't mind that
now. He ate a little Of the fish ana
then he tried his wings. Now that
he was rested the strength had CONS
back to them.
TN not eat more of this fish now"
said Plunger. I'll go get Mrs.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
Creamy Sauce.

Cream two tablespoons butter; beat
in by degrees one-half cup powdered
sugar, two tablespoons each of thick
cream and sherry. Beat long and
hard. Just before serving stand bowl
over hot water and beat till sauce
looks creamy but not hot enough to
melt the butter.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
Savory Stuffed Potatoes.

Choose some potatoes or a uniform
size, prick each one in several
places to prevent the skin from
bursting, and bake in the oven.
With a sharp knife scoop out the in
side carefully so as not to break
the skin. Mash the potato pulp, add
a little milk to moisten it, then salt
and butter and a tablespoonful of
peanut butter. Beat until smooth
and fill the potato skins with this
mixture. Smooth the top neatly and
brush with an egg yolk. Set in the
oven to brown. Place a folded nap
kin on platter, arrange the pota-
toes on this and serve.
Evening star., 1925-03-10

Plunger to share in II, ana wo N-n
have a feast together
Up, up, up he circled. Then he start-
ed straight up the Big River In search
of Mrs. Plunger. How good 1t was 10
be high in the air, Il wish ] could
have brought that fish along" said
he. "But after all it doesn't matter
much. I'll soon be back with Mrs.
Plunger and then we will have a
feast"
Copyright, 1925, by T W Burrsss)
Evening star., 1925-03-10
Maple Sugar.

One-fourth pound maple sugar, one
half cup water. boiled together till
ii will spin. Whisk boiling hot into
the beaten whites of two eggs and
one-half cup thick cream and a lit
tie lemon juice to taste.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
How 10 Make Fringe.

Let US assume that the matron who
wished the dignifed effect chooses a
gray scarf with bands of the figured
silk at the ends. She may have
fringe to match the blue of the in
serts. Wind crochet silk over a piece
Evening star., 1925-03-10

A traffic officer in Germany uses an
electric disk to give signals at night
Evening star., 1925-03-10
DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX
Shall She Marry Her Honely Sutor Look
Further for Sheik?-Tired of Living
With Their Children

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a know hat
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to keen
would ike yout