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THE TIMES-RECORDER
ESTABLISHED 1879.
Published every Sunday morning and
every afternoon except Saturday, and
Weekly, by the Times-Recorder Co.
(Incorporated.)
Entered as second class matter a
psstofflce at Americus, Ga.. under act
of March 3, 1879.
G. R. ELLIS,
President.
EDWIN H. BRADLEY.
Managing Editor.
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Business Manager.
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OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americus.
Sumter County.
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional Dustrict.
U. S. Court, Southern District of
Georgia.
Americns, May 14, 1917.
Have you purchased your Chautau
qua ticket yet? If not, why not?
All these warnings from the folks
at Washington to “cut out fried chicken”.
are wasted on us. Old h. c. of 1. gave
ub a tip on that line some time ago.
If we only cared to tell it, we could
start a sensation that would cause
some people to sit up and take notice.
—Macon County Citizen. Go ahead
and spill it, old man; we just dote on
sensations.
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It’s been some time since Atlanta
came through with a tale about hear
ing heavy firing, seeing hostile aero
planes, foiling atter. <s to blow up
the capitol, capturing German spies, *
etc. The folks up that way are sleep- <
ing over their rights.
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We can hardly extend our sympathy ]
to the Chicago Tribune in its distress
over conditions brought about in the
‘Windy City” by the inrush of ne
gro;®. from the South, for we remem
her 'oo distinctly its oftt-repeated edi
toriel thrusts at the South on the sub
ject ot the negro problem.
The ink-spillers of the Eleventh Dis- '
trict Press Association are to gather/
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in Quitman on May 21st to discuss |
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their trials and tribulations and to|
devise ways and means to keep the
well known wolf away from the family
domicile for at least a brief space
longer. *
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In a casual way the Brunswick News ‘
speaks of the huge dredges sent to *
that port by Uncle Sam since war| ’
was declared on Germany. There may 1
be something doing down that way be- 1
fore long that will give Brunswick
even better water facilities than she 1
now enjoys.
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The Albany Herald issued on Satur- '
day a “Georgia Chautauqua Edition” 1
in celebration of the opening there on
May 18th of the 29th annual Chautau
qua assembly. Forty-eight pages of ;
timely articles and well-conceived ad
vertising matter. More power to>ou,
Brother Mclntosh.
We have with us today Mrs. Nellie i
.Peters Black, president of the State 1
Federation of Women’s. Clubs. One of 1
the strongest factors in the develop- 1
went of the work of Georgia club
women, she is in a position to lend 1
substantial aid in the campaign for ( >
food conservation now being waged. <
And we understand that she is taking up ’
tfcfc task with a vengeance. ‘
GOOD ROADS AND BONDS.
At the last meeting of the Board
cf Commissioners of Roads and Rev
enue of Sumter county, perhaps one
of the most important matters under
consideration was that of devising
some means whereby the highways of
the county may be maintained at their
'highest standard of efficiency with the
'the least financial burden on the tax-
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payer.
Serious consideration was given a
i.ioposition to put before the voters
I for their approval,' a bond issue of
■ 810«'(00, the proceeds of which would
be used in making permanent im
provements in the transportation facil
ities for vehicular traffic. This means
that the bond money would go into the
building of better roads, new roads,
better bridges, new bridges.
Sumter county has long enjoyed the
reputation as the "good roads county”
of Georgia. Her highways have been
the synosure of ail eyes and motoring
tourists from other states have re
marked upon the high standard of er
ceilence maintained by Sumter county
in the care of her public roads.
Cut what of the financial side of the
situation? Sumter county’s roads have
been built with money secured by di
| rect taxation and with the develop
ment of our agricultural resource? and
the constantly increasing demand for
better transportation facilities for ve
hicular traffic, new roads must be con
stn cted, while the old highways must
rt the same time be kept in good con
dition. If we are to continue to build
o>.r roads under the system of direct
taxation, the burden is going to become
decidedly irksome and the taxpayer is
going to dig deeper into his jeans to
meet the demands upon him.
Good, permanent highways, built
with the proceeds of bonds and main
-1 ta ned in repair by the funds received
from direct taxation, the ordinary
method, mean a reduction in taxes, for
notwithstanding the levy necessary to
a sinking fund to retire the
bonds, the direct taxation for mainte
nance of roads decreases and the re
suit is a reduction in the amount each
’ i taxpayer contributes annually to the
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civic treasury.
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But the voters of Sumter county are
not going to approve any botHi issue
for permanent road and bridge im
provement unless a definite program of
highway construction is announced by
the county commissioners. Every
section of the county must gets its
share of the benefits to be derived from
such_a bond issue; there must be no
suspicion of favoritism and the citi
zens of each district must be assured
beyond the shadow of a doubt that if
bonds are voted for the purpose of
making permanent road improvements,
| the money will be equitably appor
tioned.
There can be no question but that
v hile Sumter county has enjoyed and
is enjoying the benefits of good roads,
there exists much dissatisfaction in
certain sections, the residents of which
j believe, and justly so, that they have
■ not been accorded the consideration
due them in the matter of road com
struction.
There is no use in "beating around
tbe bush" in the discussion of this mat
ter. The voters,in the rural districts
can overshadow the city vote when it
comes to balloting on a bond issue and
the rural districts are going to see to
it that they are given satisfactory" as
surance of an equitable distribution of
road funds before they will line up
for any bond issue of this character.
The soundness of the theory of road
ai.d bridge bonds has been demonstrat
ed too many times to make necessary
any further discussion along this line.
Many Georgia counties are coming to
view the situation in this light and
arc voting bond Issues for this pur
pose. Florida counties have taken up
tbe idea with a vengeance and in Polk,,
county in the "Land of Sunshine,” the
voters put through a bond issue of a
million and a half dollars not long ago
to provide asphalt highways through
out the entire county. They are. firm
believers in road bonds in Florida.
If the proposition is put up to the
voters of Sumter county in a sone, fair
and square manner, they will put itj
through, but no haphazard plan of op
erations will bring about the success
it the movement.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.
i ' Within a few weeks there will be
. opened in this city an institution which
5 should mean much to Americus house
wives who are desirous of handling
their domestic problems with all pos
’ sible efficiency. The unprecedented in
’ crease in the price of food products
’ cf all kinds has brought about a condi
> tion which threatens serious conse
quences in tiie way of abbreviated diet
snd tightening belt unless measures
are taken immediately to provide a
remedy.
The national commission which has
studied the situation as regards the
shortage of foods resulting from the
war drain, have urged every housewife
to can every pound of fruit, vegetables,
etc., that can be secured during the
present season. But the average
housewife of today knows lit
tle or nothing of the art of preserving
these products for use during the sea
sons when production is Impossible.
The canning school soon to be open
ed in Americus through the instru
mentality of the Americus Lighting
Company, offers an opportunity to the
housewives of this city that should im
mediately command their attention.
There will be no charge for the in
struction; everything is absolutely
free. A model kitchen, fitted with all
necessary equipment is to be provided
and here the ladies who decide to take
the course of instruction in the art of
canning will work under the direction
of competent instructors.
That the housewives of Americus'
will take advantage of this opportun
ity to gain a practical knowledge that
will prove invaluable in the economic
administration of their domestic af
fairs, is evidenced by the growing in
terest manifested in the project. That
the Americus Lighting Company will
serve a vital public need in furnishing
the means of instruction along this
line is appreciated by every citizcffi
alive to the full meaning of the warn
ings now being sounded by those who
are in direct touch with the food pro-
I
duction situation.
RACE RE.cn>STRUCTION.
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| With millions of their best young
men maimed or killed and their young
women forced to live and work under
conditions that are unnatural and in
jurious, the nations of Europe are be
ginning to consider the menace of ra
cial retrogrerslon. The menace is
undeniably very real and very present.
Little progress, however, can be made
toward its removal until the war has
ended, by which time, in the natural
course of events, it will have become
more threatening.
The situation offers one encouraging
aspect; it will inevitably lead to a
saner and more earnest consideration
|Cf social welfare. In England, for in
stance, steps have already been taken
to provide for the elimination of so-
l
cial diseases, to safeguard the health
of men and women workers and to
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protect children." During the coming
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summer, it is said, hundreds of baby
shows will be held in different parts
of the country, and slogan everywhere
will be “better babies.” This means,
ot course, that the government and
other powerful agencies will come to
a clearer appreciation of the need of
. better men and better women. The
prospect of facing the warld with a
generation largely of incompetents
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should be quite enough to awaken any
' nations to the need of wiser social
provisions.—Savannah Morning News.
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German .papers are attempting to
minimize the effect of the entrance of
s the United States into the great war.
i Something “gwine drap" on those folks
one of these days.
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CHINA WANTS TO TREE
HERSELF FROM UNFAVOR-
ABLE TARIFF REGULATIONS
PEKING. <May 14.--China is making
vigorous efforts to free itself from
the unfavorable tariff regulations and
other treaty entanglements which
embarass the country financially and
make f it Impossible for the republic to
protect itself against German in
trigues.
Both the Entente powers and the
neutral* have been appealed to by the
; Chinese government in an effort to
' by tlje Chinese government in an ef
fort to gain gerater freedom from
foreign interference in Chinese affairs.
The severance of diplomatic rela-
IHE AMERICUS TIMEu-RECORDER
i tions with Germany afforded an excel
i lent opportunity for China to press its
claims for fair tratment at the hands
o.' the foreign powers. Dr. Wu Ting
fang presented the following memor
andum to Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, the
American Minister, in Peking, which
is said to be virtually the same as that
presented to the ministers of other
foreign powers:
| “With respect to the share of the
United States of America of the in
demnity of 1901, it is hoped that she
will, with the good intention of assist
ing China’s finances, suspend the pay
ment for a period of ten years, after
which period, the annual payments,
according to the original installments,
without any addition of interest, are
to be resumed.
“The Chinese government hopes that
the United States of America with
the good intention of assisting China’s
finances, will agree to an immediate
imposition of a surtax of 50 per cent
on the present import duty. In the
meantime, the Chinese government
will revise the customs tariff and after
revision, levy an effective seven and
one half per cent duty.
“It is hoped that the provisions con
tained in the protocol of 1901 and ac
cessory documents which tend to im
pede the effectiveness of the precau
tionary measures of the Chinese gov
ernment vis-a-vis the Germans, that
is, those respecting the inability of the
Chinese troops to be stationed within
a radius of twenty li of Tien-tsin and
the presence of foreign troops in the
legation and along the railway, will be
cancelled.”
MAHARAJAH OF BIKANER
SPEAKS FOR INDIAN EMPIRE
LONDON, May 14.—Suggestion that
the constitutional system of the’ Brit
ish Empire is really that of a crown
ed republic and that an organization to
give expression to republican senti
ments is required in England has been
scornfully repudiated by the Mahara
jah of Bikaner. The Maharajah de
clared that he spoke in behalf of the
Indian Empire, the native princes, the
Indian army and the masses of the
people. Referring to a letter publish
ed in a London paper in which the
republican suggestions were the
Maharajah said:
"I think he would be a bold man -who
would say that a form of government
which might be 'found satisfactory in
some other country in altogether dif
ferent circumstances would be the one
panacea for the Empire. Can
we look with anything .but serious
alarm upon any suggestion for weak
ening the very foundations of the sys
tem which has welded together in ever
increasing strength the various parts
of the empire in sunshine and storm.
"As one coming from a country
where our sacred teaching, our senti
ments, and our traditions deeply in
spire us with veneration, affection and
devotion for the sovereign, 1 should
! like to take this’ opportunity of de
. daring in the most unhesitating terms
that the views and suggestions of the
writer will be repudiated with scorn
‘ and looked upon with extreme repug
nance throughout the Indian Empire.
; In saying this I speak not only for my
J brother princes and myself, but also
( for the masses of India and for the
Indian army.”
i’ROPF.RTT OWNERS ARE
URGED TO TAKE NOTE
The tax books of the city of Ameri
cus will be opened at the office of the
undersigned on April Ist to July Ist,
and all property owners are requested
to make their returns. The matter i»
important. E. J. ELDRIDGE,
2 tfClerk and Treasurer.
MISS BESSIE WINDSOR,
Insurance.
Bonds.
Office Forsyth St Phene 884
PARTNERSHIP
INSURANCE
The most important asset of a
firm? The business ability, or
special technical skill of the
individual members.
Why not insure against the loss
of this asset?
Insurance upon partners or offi
cers of corporations is furnished
at lowest net cost by the Union
Central Life Insurance Com
pany.
Write for facta and comparative
figures. '
LEE I. HANSFORD, Agent
Americus, Ga.
UNION CENTRAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.
“The Great Annual Dividend Payer.”
When your Shoes need an
operation, call the Shoe Sur
geons.
And we will show you what
modern machinery and experi
enced skill will do towards put
ting old and broken shoes ”bac<
on their feet.”
You will find that after your
shoes have undergone treatment
in our shop, that they are restor
ed to their strength and neat ap
pearance and at a cost not to be
criticized.
Rex Shoe Shop
E. Breetlove, Prop.
101 Lee St Artesian Corner
C. P. DAVIS
Dental Surgeon.
Orthodontia, Pyorrhea.
Residence Phone 316. Office Phone 818.
Allison Bldg.
F. G. OLVER '
LOCKSMITH. (
Sewing machines and Supplies; Key
and Lock Fitting, Umbrellas Repaired ,
and Covered. Phone 420.
Lee STREET. NEAR WELL
AMERICUS CAMP, 202, WOODMEN
OF THE WORLD.
Meets every Wednesday night in
Fraternal Hall, Lamar street All vis- j
iting Sovereigns invited to meet with i
us. STEPHEN PACE. C. C. I
NAT LeMASTER, Clerk.
F. and A. M.
• AMERICUS LODGE ]
F. & A. M., meets ev- '
ery second and
fourth Friday night |
a t 7 o’clock.
FRANK J. PAYNE, W. M. j
J RESCOE PARKER. Sec’y.
• M. B. COUNCIL
LODGE F. and A. M.
meets every First and
Third Friday nights.
r Visiting brothers are
i invited to attend.
DR. J. R. STATHAM, W. M.
NAT LeMASTER. Secretary.
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. 14,
P. O. S. OF A.
Meets every first and third Monday
nights in P. O. S. of A. Hall, No. 219
Lamar St. AH members in good stand- i
i Ing invited to attend. Beneficiary certi- |
ficai.es from $250.00 to $2,000.00 issued ]
. to members of this camp.
S. A. JENNINGS, Pres’t I
O. D. REESE, Recd’g. Sec’y. |
C.ofGa.Ry
‘ "The Right Way”
1 Trains Arrive.
• From Chicago, via
Columbus * 12:15 a m
■ From Columbus *10:00 a m
( From Columbus 1 7:16 p m
From Atlanta and Macon..* 6:29 a tu
’ From Macon * 2:11 p in
From Macon * 7:35 p m
From Albany * 6:40 a m
From Montgomery and
Albany *.2.11 p m
From Montgomery and
. Albany *10:39 pm i
’ From Jacksonville, via
Albany * 3:40 a m
Trains Depart
For Chicago, via Columbus * 3:40 a m
For Columbus .! 8:00 a m
’ For Columbus * 3:00 p m
1 For Macon and Atlanta ...* 6:40.a.m
• For Macon and Atlanta *2:11 p m
For Macon and Atlanta ...*10:39 p m
For Montgomery and
Albany * 5:29 a m
For Montgomery and
Albany * 2:11 p m
For Albany ....... * 7:36 t> m
For Jacksonville, via
Albany *12:20 a m
♦Daily ! Except Sunday,
adv GEO. ANDERSON. Agent.
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Seaboard Air Line
Che Progressive Railway ot the SoiiH
Leave Americus for Cordele. Ro
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
lins, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
• Portsmouth and pointe East and South ,
r 12:31 p m.
j 2:30 a m
Leave Americus for Cordele, Abbe
ville, Helena and intermediate points
’ 6:11 p. m.
Leave Americus for Richland, At
. Santa, Birmingham, Hurtsboro, Mont
gomery and pointe West and Northwest
3:08 p. m.
1 Leave Americns for Richland. Col-
■ umbus, Dawson, Albany and interme
diate points i
> ,10:00’a m
Seaboard Buffet ParloA’ Sleeping Car |
on Trains 13 and 14 arriving Americus i
from Savannah 11:25 p. m., and leav
ing Americus for Savannah 2:30 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at '
2:30 a. m., will be open for passengers i
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P. Everett, Local Agent. Americus. I
• Ga.; C. W. Small. Div. Paas. Agent, |
Savannah. Ga.; C. P °’an, G. P. ]
Norfolk. Va. i
L. G. COUNCIL, Pres’t. INC. 1891 H S. (CLKtll, hJliUf
C. M. COUNCIL, VlcePres. T. E. BOLTON, Asst. Cashier
Planters Bank of Americus
CAPITAL, SUFPLUS « PROFITS $225,000,00
Resources Over One Million Dollars
With a quarter of a century ex
J perfence In successful banking
SMjwwW’ll-I Mw 3 and wi,h Olir iaroe and
close personal attention to every
Bil Interest, consistent with smM
IM Euf {jank,n 9 we snllcll your patronage.
Interest allowed on time certi
; **. ggaM’ flcafes and In our department tor
savings.
Prompt, Conservative, Accommodating
We Want Your Business
No Account Too Large and None Too Small
MONEY 5L % |
MfINFY I HANFIl on arm at 12 per cenl
IvlUllLl LUrinLU interest and borrowers have priv
ilege of paying part or all of principal at any interest
period, stopping interest on amounts paid. We always
have best rates and easiest terms and give quickest ser
vice. Save money by seeing us.
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G. R. ELLIS or G. C. WEBB
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Americus Undertaking Company
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
MR. NAT LeMASTER, Manager
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v Agents for Rosemont Gardens
Day Phones 88 and 231 Night 661 and 136
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Commercial City Bank ;
| AMERICUS, GA.
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General Banking business
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
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You’re SAFELY SHIELDED againfl
I 3 fire loss when your property is insured
13 thru the strong companies that this
i SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY rep
fl resents.
E Let us serve you.
■ Herbert Hawkins
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HIGH GRADE FIRTIIIZERS
HOME MIXTURE GUANO CO.
Manufactured of best imaduiterated material, skillfully prepar
;ed and mixed.
Our customers are pleased. Can we offer better refevf
I ences?
SALES AGENTS:
Harrold Bros. L. G. Council
Americus, Ga. Americus, Ga.
A. S. Johnson E. C. Webb
DeSoio, Ga. Sumter, Ga*
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We have builded -upon the rock-ribbed principles ot honor a digni-
1 fied nhdertakihg’i. business that stands well in the estimation of our
fellow townsmen. The politeness of our burial appointment and the
tactful courtesy of onr service have won distinction.
ALLISON UNDERTAKING COMPANY
L. R. Eden, Director,
i. Day Phone 253-Night 657, 106, 36
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MONDAY, MAY 14, 1917.