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Nick Sakadelis J *r, s ,TU ' p as:i JC,’{ for the Xmas holidays fine line of oranges, 20c a doz., ■Mb*'I’' 1 ’' - '' oz - f °r 25c; California grapes, raisens, figs, etc., etc. Also fireworks at lowest prices. All goods fresh and satisfac tion guaranteed. Automobiles! Agency for the Overland Cars in I Mode's ready for delivery. BLon application. Auto-Engineer. Bi. .... AMERICUS. GA. t ; ' " v -> od Farm Lands Ipr -i: t lines: <••• It >.rn title s good. 1 can s.-n Americas, Ga. ■Pr ,, !T ,: ' • HTmi WEEKLY. W' n io , 's ••>ecordkr 1 579. ; AMEnirrs times. Established 1890. |; ; HBConsolidated April 1891. Hmtered at the postofflee at Ameri as second-class mail matter. THOS. GAMBLE, Editor and Manager J. W. FUR LOW. City Editor W. L. DUPREE, Asst. Business Dept. Editorial Room, Telephone 09. Official organ of the City of Americu3. Official organ of Sumter County. Official organ of Webster County. Official of Railroad Commis sion of <Jeorgia for Third Congres sional District. Official organ U. S. Court, Southern District of Georgia. Americus, (la. December 14, 1909. DEMAND FOR FARM PRODUCTS The report of the Department of Agriculture, showing an increase -in the acreage of seeded winter wheat over that of last year to the extent of 2,449,000 acres and an increase in the newly seeded acreage of rye to the extent of 25,000 acres, is good news to the general business interests of the country. Upon the classes of this country whose wages, salaries or incomes are not materially advancing the increase in (he cost of living bears very heavily. While part of these increases in some articles may be caused by ma nipulation or excessive profits of the so-called trusts, it is patent to every one that the agriculturists of the United States have not only been blessed with large yields from the soil, but are receiving very high prices far all articles they produce. With sales of hogs by the farmers in the West at higher prices than have been recorded since EBB 2 it is obvious that all the increases in prices of pork products are not to be laid tip to the trusts. • It is very satisfactory to the citizens of the United States to note the prosperity, of the farmers, and the great majority have no wish to curtail That prosperity, but, nevertheless. Lt must be recognized the limit of high prices for living has been reached in tht' cities unless accompanied by a general advance of wages. This addition to the grain acreage is therefore very encouraging, and espe cially in view of the fact that much of this increased acreage has probably come from the operations of an- in creased agricultural population. For more than five years last past the prosperity attending agriculture has attracted many thousands of per sons to the land and its tillage. Ten, and even twenty, years ago many farms were abandoned in Mas sachusetts and other Eastern states. Those who owned them could not ex ist upon them, owing to the low prices received for everything they produced. To-day nearly all these abandoned farms are back as producers, and those who cultivate them’are growing rich from the sale of the products. From every section of the United States the tidings are of a general movement to the lands and hundreds of thousands of persons are each year adding to the supplies of the nation derived from the soil. It is evident, however, from this year of record breaking prices, that hundreds of thousands of additional farmers must be producing before the demand of our constantly expanding populations in the great, cities and manufacturing districts can depend upon food supplies r.t reasonable prices. It is rapidly becoming a necessity not only to this country, but to the world, that the cry “Back to the land! ’ be heeded. There is more Catarrh in this sec tion of the country than all other dis eases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incur able. For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by con stantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails tc cure. Send for circulars and testi monials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for consti pation. TEACHERS GET XMAS MONEY $250,000 IS SENT THEM Atlanta, Dec. 13. —The Seaboard Ait- Line Railway paid into the state treas ury $39,913.75 to cover advalorem and franchise taxes on its property with in the state. The fund now in the treasury from the fail collection of state taxes am ounts to SBOO,OOO. School remittances are prepared and checks to the city school systems are being mailed. Those to county schools will be sent at once. The total remittances amount to $252,000. A Policeman’s Testimony. J. N. Paterson, night policeman of Nashua, lowa, writes: "'Last winter I had a bad cold on my lungs and tried at least half a dozen advertised cough medfeines and had treatment from two physicians without getting any bene fit. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds of a bottle. c ured me. 1 consider it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.” Sold by all druggists. WOO yards of good calico in red, blue ir-pd gray, 5c yard at Joyner's. V 9-6 t 4fc w. §OTEE Its Jts llav%* is right. 'fyw Its price is right. _ I IT IS ALL RIGHT - It setts by the car-toad—other coffees by the case 25c. i-pound can. At any reliable groceDS ■ THE MEAT TRUST AND HOGS. Hogs last -week reached at Kansas City, the center of trade, a record price, $8.40 per 100 pounds. Nothing higher has been known since July, 1882, when they sold for SB.BO per 100 weight. High prices were caused then by an epidemic of hog cholera. Nothing of the sort exists now. The year be fore 1882, in 1881, corn was a two thirds crop. Last year corn was near to a record crop. Special causes led to high prices then. Nothing but the policy of the Meat Trust leads to high prices now. Pork was then the. cheapest of meat foods. To-day it is dear. At retail mutton is often cheaper. Up to the time the Meat Trust began Us work the product of pork lose with the product of corn, it does no longer. Two great crops of corn last year and the year before have scarcely increas ed the product of pork. The reason is simple. The Meat Trust has reduced the price to the farmer and increased it to the con sumer over a term of years. , Swine have consequently grown unprofitable. When there conies a scarcity, as now, for receipts of hogs this year are 400.- 000 head less than last year, the prices of hogs and pork* both rise as they onlv have when pestilence and a short corn crop worked together.. The Meat Trust is as costly to the land as both. Its policy has brought dear meat to a land that before it was formed had the cheapest meat prices in the world. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE’S signa ture is on each box. 25c. KNIFE USED UPON A WOMAN AS CURE FOR STEALING. Fair Kltq In maniac Is Operated Upon in Chicago. Chicago. 111., Dec. 13.—A surgical operation for the cure of kleptomania has proved by its results that Miss Jeannette Mitchell, daughter of Wil liam K. Mitchell, is not of a criminal nature, according to testimony given by her father before Judge Eake. Miss Mitchell had been charged with presenting stolen goods to the value of $11.71 for refund of money. The case was continued. Miss Mitchell did not appear when the case was called, but her father admitted that while in an unbalanced condition of mind she had obtained valuable goods at the store, and that a year ago she had procured goods by having them charged to other per sons. That the case was one of kleptoma nia the father urged when the girl was brought into court a month-ago. On the advice of Miss Mitchell’ uncle, Dr. A. G. Ochsner, of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, she under went an operation three weeks ago. Dr. Ochsner believes that the oper ation has resulted in curing his niece of her propensity. The girl’s father, with the assent of the department store's representative, asked Judge Eake to place her in the care of Dr. Ochsner that she might take further treatment. Mr. Mitchell refused to discuss the nature of the operation. Only a little cold in the nead may be the beginning of an obstinate case of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the in vader with Ely’s Cream Balm applied straight to the inflamed stuffed up air passages. Price 50c. If you prefer to use an atomizer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm. It has all the good qualities of the solid form of this remedy and will rid you of catarrh or hay fever No cocaine to breed a dreadful habit No mercury to dry out the secretion. Price 75c., with spraying tube. All druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros , 56 Warren Street, New York. A man usually drops his prosperous look when a bill collector calls. i T § H . eadaches - Headaches. Headaches, j | /4- f Biliousness. Biliousness. Biliousness. | \JL L 9 It/ Constipation. Constipation. Constipation. I Ayer’s Pills. Ayer’s Pills. Ayer’s Pills. { If your doctor say* this is all Sugar-coated. Sugar-coated. Sugar-coated. ! right, then say it over and Easy to take. Easy to take. Easy to take I Don’t forge t. Don’t forget. Don’t force?! \ J. W. SHEFFIELD, President, FRANK SHEFFIELD, Vice Pres , E. D. SHEFFIELD, Cashier. BANK OF COMMERCE, Americus, Ga. A general banking business transacted and all consistent courtesies ex tended patrons. Certificates of deposit issued earning interest. A. W. SMITH, Prest. G. M. Eld ridge, V. P. N. M. Dudley, Cashier. Bank of South-Western Ga., Americus r Ga. Security, Liberality and Courtesy Accorded Its Pattons DIRECTORS: ; C. L. Anslay 5- j, p e rry, W. A. Dodson, G. M. El dridge, a. W Smith, N. M. Dudley, Thos Harrold, H. R. JoWr/Ai The Cause of Many- Sudden Deaths. There is a disease prevailing in this country most dangerous because so decep r~**7 111 II jjlbi Wt tive. Many sudden A rj llkvl deaths are caused by it—heart dis ease, pneumonia, lira fnfl Lc heart failure o: J f ftpc'plcsyhreoften m»! Ibc result of kid ney disease. If "\\ \N L-1J kidney trouble is X XJ W ifeLji allowed toadvance thekidnev-poison ed blood will at tack the vital organs, causing catarrh of the bladder, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, head ache, back ache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous ness, or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell. Bladder troubles almost always result from a derangement of the kidneys and better health in that organ is obtained quickest by a proper treatment of the kid neys. Swamp-Hoot corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest be cause of its remarkable health restoring properties. A trial will convince anyone. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-doilar size bottles. You may have a sample bottle and a book that tells ali about it, both sent free hv mail. Address, Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention reading tiiis.gen erous offer in this paper. Don’t make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, and don’t let a dealer self you something iti place of Swamp-Root tf you do you wi'l be disappointed. MEETING IN ATLANTA WILL CHASE THE HOOKWORM Delegates Are To Be Named by Many Governors. Atlanta, Dec. 13.—Half a dozen gov eronrs have replied favorably to the request of tbe Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to appoint delegates to the anti-hookworm conference to be held here under its auspices, Jan 18. The governors themselves state they would be glad to attend personally, but for the fact that the conference of governors with the President is to be held about that time in Washington. They will send delegates to take part in the Atlanta meeting which will bring together many prominent phy sicians and others, including several members of Rockefeller's commission for the eradication of hookworm. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has determined to conduct as extensive and effective a campaign as it can de vise against this pest Hexamethylenetetramine The above is the name of a German chemical, which is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley’s Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetramine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities and avoid a serio” 0 malady. Sold by all druggists. Broken hearts cut no ice in the cor oner’s verdict. The hole in the doughnut doesn’t amount to much, but it is better for { you than its surroundings. | The pecuiar properties of Chamber | lain’s Cough Remedy have been thor oughly tested during epidemics of in fluenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all dealers. Foley’s Honey and Tar Is the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of a cold, give asdifected and ward of danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand and refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists. Truth and trouble play no favorites. After exposure, and when you feel a cold coming on, take Foley’s Honey atid Tar, the great throat and lung remedy. It stops the cough, relieves the congestion, and expels the cold from your system. Is mildly laxative Refuse substitutes. Sold by all drug gists. Glovers / Opera House, One Night Only Tuesday, Dec. 21, F. A. WADE Presents the Original Production Di rect from 26 week’s run in Chicago The ROYALCHtF with the original big cast, including WALTER A. BOHME - and — THE FAMOUS BROILERS. 40 People 40. 30 Beautiful Girls. 20 Song Hits 20. 20 Fun Makers. A SCENIC MARVEL. Seats on Sale at Dodson’s Pharmacy Thursday, December 16, at 9 a. m. Prices 50c, 75c, SI.OO and $1.50. LAND BARGAINS Snider land Sold. Little Land Sold. Come quick for others or say ‘‘l Am Sorry.” 125 acres 3 miles of Plains, adjoin ing Jtio. A. McDonald old home place Dwelling, tenant house and crib. 112 acres 3 miles Sumter, adjoining Chapell, Rogers a«d Countrymaiyp Good land and aaod improvements Lots of land-223 and 224 in 17tJi dis trict of Lee Co., adjoining Sumter Co line, and touching lands wbkffi self for s3t to $lO Ample build ings put up 3 ye,ars "ago. Bank oi Geo'gia IS YOUR MONEY INVESTED WELL? Next to having money, the most important thing is how to take care of it—how best to invest it. A Banking Institution of this kind cannot only care for your financial interests in a careful, conservative way—giving you abundant banking facilities in every department of finance—but can also give you valua ble aid and advice about investments and securities. Open an account with the BANK OF SOUTH-WESTERN GEOR GIA’S SAVINGS DEPARTMENT and enjoy the advantages that accrue Us AFTER LIFE is founded upon wnat you save while young, whether you become a bust aess man or woman, or enter upon d professional career. Without money there can be *o SUCCESS—what are your chance* 1 Oor Sayings Department extends a helping hand to you—lt will keep your savings safely, and In crease them with 4 per cent, interest Why not start the account at once' The Piantfirs Bank of flmerlcus Horseshoeing Have, your horses and mule* shod at J. M. Oliver & Co., Cottln ave., op posite Turpin Bros.’ stable. All work guaranteed. For thirty days we will have two expert shoers with us. Give us s trial while you wait. All bills col lected monthly. J. M. Oliver and . G. A. Turpin diC\yline7 All orders for draylng and hauling given prompt attention. Reliable *er vice. I have bought the draylng busi ness of Mr. Williams, combining it with my own line. Phone No. 286. Mrs. Maud Smith. THE ALLISON FURNITURH Funeral Directors, Embalm™ Allison Bldg., Lamar St., Americus, Ga. Telephone 42 and 106. Day Phone 25^ I. W. WHEATLEY, President. CRAWFORD WHEATLEY, Vlr. Pr r - R. E. MeNULTY. (ashler. COMMERCIAL CITY BANK OUR DEPOSITS ARE GUARANTEED B\ THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF OUR DIRECTORS. —DIRECTORS:— I. W. Wheatley, ino. T. Ferguson, W. E. MitchtlL C. S. S. Horne, W. E. Hamilton, G. W. Nonn, A. F. Hodges, Crawford Wheatley, W. I). Morelaa«, J- E. Sheppard, F. W. Griffin, R. E. McNulty, . H. A. Hill. 7 ' Interest Paid on Time Deposits. A BEAUTIFUL LEE STREET HOME FOR SALE. We are offering for sale the Dr. Mathis Home on Lee street, one of the nicest and best located residences in Americus. If you are in the market for a beautiful home at a bargain, it will be to your interest to see us at cnce. ALLEN & CROCKETT •‘Merry Widow 9 ’ Flour “SELF RAISING.” It Saves Hall the Lard and For Purity and Excellence Is Unsurpassed. If You Have Not Tried it Already, do So at Once. Your Grocef Has It, or Will Get it. for You. “Merry Widow'' is Ready for t'se and in the End the Cheapest. J. W. L. DANIEL, Distributor In Americus Why National Banks Are Popular. The United States Government Is in a sense a silent partner in the conduct of every National Bank. Twice each year or oftener it. sends an examiner an exami nation of all records and business me thods employed. The Assets of the Bank are gone over thoroughly. THEY MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE. Americus National Bank, Only National d’• ’>Hie County. '- * -_. ~ ( Ut >o o /fff Capital ..y; e $100,000.09 Stockholder liability (under .. .^^^^^WO.OOO.OO GENERAL INSURANCE Office 1 6, Planter’s Bank Building Fire, Life, Accident, Tornado, Liability Insurance of all kinds. Plate Giasa. Steam Boiler, Burglary, Automobile. Strongest Companies—Liberal Life Policies Written. I,et me talk with you about a policy. T can interest yo u, giving you best insurance at lovw^ —cou-ca, ~;;t: ' ~c: m "co~uno,;. R.J PERRY, Vico-Pres H. S. COUKCU., «6M. Ce&h rhe Planters Bam| ' of Americiis J mil With well-established connections, our large resources, and every at dfflffiSHSßß llnilnkii ll tention consistent with sound bank ing, we solicit your patronage. In j S.i terest allowed on time certificates “DEPARTMENT FOR SAVINGS."’ harrold Bros. COAL COAL COAL Now is the time to stock up for the coming winter at SUMMER PRICES. You will not regret buying either of the following grades|.. Genuine “Blue Gem” Jellico, which we recommend very highly .. .. $5.60 Our celebrated “Windsor.” A splendid free burning Red Ash Coal .. $6.00 “Montevallo,” a coa 1 without an equal $6.50 Place your order now for Fall delivery Phone No. I. Americus Trust & Savings Bank, Americus National Bank Building. It will be time to RETRENCH after the holiday festivities. The extra expense incident to this season of good cheer thrusts upon you the reali zation that you must spend less—that you should save part of your income. Open a Savings Account today. It will help you. Americus Trust & Savings Bank SPECIAL SALE ' Men’s and boys’ Ready-Made Suits, Hats and Odd Pants. These Suits, Pants and Hats MUST GO, regardless of tost! We weed the room for sur Immense line of early spring arrivals. Boys’ and Misses’ Shotes at cost. This sale will continue on these spec laities until all are sold, tome quirk, as sneh reductions were never known. W. E, WOOD. Farm Loans At 6 per cent, interest on desirable farms. one-half of value of land. yjJM femflßg Ga. US "■ T" Price for either, $1.50 See him about it. Phone 115. professional cards c. TV. WALKER, M.||. Office over Daniels' Jewelry Jackson, near Ki svt , Oilier I'll..lie ss;. |{, „ „ I’l'il.l ice limite.l i,. m. i vii. \i*m : * " ' ' 1,11 nr ' H / ) v i i i y n j.. a. ’"h'e .11 Wh. Mtl. j iHMta.vs ». .vm'i~vD® n '." eimi iin.l Siii-i:i.„„.™ y&fi (),li ' 'ii it n!.ln,a i i.olH Residence To:: ui„ m .|, sueeflM Phone 586. Special attention to office cases. DR. L. F. GRUItBS, Specialist T LYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT. 1 Office in Planters Bank Buildiag, * Phone 333. Residence Phone 485. Office Hours 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.; 2 to 5 I P. m. J. WADE CHAMBLISS, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Office Allison Bldg. Res. 115 Jackson Telephone 429. Telephone *6.* » DR. HENRY GLO\ ER. Dentist. On Lamar Street, over B!Pi Clothing Store. I>h«ae 488 (lours 8 a. ,n to i, p m. C.P. DAVIS, rentist, DENTISTS. J . .OFFICE RESIDENCE * flmes-Recorder Bldg. 2»g Jackson St, Phone 262 Phone 218. 1 m | WJ r -nf-oSjl mmm m i -i 111-- H jjt ‘ MS ; *850.00. 4- room house, close in; rent, s96.o^H'i $i,750./o. mm 6-room house, centrally with tei'li ,ni.l sewage: rent. safe investment. } v. $3,250.00. 5- an house in good repair; SH home. >' •1"0 ar res 2'"' acres in pine IWO U. mm houses; rent 7 hales tonfr slo.uii acre. J r. miles ol .'A - It .on public road H HHH| :;.io\,, res ,‘enced " w want a home o\ in est CO ,(e til see Several good Ve:; rains not mentioned above jggjß " P. B. Willifoifl 1 03 Cotton Avenue. ‘‘serte Are those new gas we re offering just now. Artistic in design, durftl c-ccrionii< 0.,s heat productio: , tUHHHHH !»:•.! ga-'-: heater of An inspection will u; the above claims. I AmeridPl 1H