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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1916
Meat Has Become a Real
Luxury In Europeon Countries
Since The Beginning of War
VIENNA, Feb. 19.—None too plenti
, ful before the war, meat is likely to be
* come a real luxury in Europe after
peace is declared and remain for a
considerable time until stock-breeding
has progressed on an immense scale.
The Central Power group believes it
will find itself better off than the En
tente group in this respect, (but both
groups will certainly find it a serious
problem—it is estimated the Entente
powers will be short 7,575,000 head of
meat animals, while the Central group,
owing t 0 the territories occupied by
their armies, would in that time loose
only 2,000,000 head through over-con
sumption due to the war.
Commenting upon the situation the
Faris Revue Des Deux Mondes points
out that France lost 20 per cent of its
meat animal stock by'the occupation
of ten departments of the Germans.
France lost through this 1,510,000
horned cattle, 14,804,310 sheep and
814,919 pigs. This means, says the
periodical, hat France is deprived if
an annual meat production of 411,000
tons.
The live stock of Belgium also was 1
lost by the Entente, this being estimat
e dto amount to about 2,000,000 head
of cattle, 18,000,000 sheep and over 2,-
000,000 pigs. Germany gained thus the
meat production of roundly 39,000,000
I
animals in the Western theatre alone.
Though the Russians saved much of
their live stock in Poland and the in
vaded Russian provinces, nearly 40, •
bOO,OOO meat animals fell tn the hands '
of the Germans and Austro-Hungar-;
ians. Against this must be charged the
losses sustained by the Central Pow- I
ers in Galicia and East Prussia, said to
amount to about 8,000,000 heads, be
cause in East Prussia much of the
stock was driven off beforehand, while
the Galician live stock had already
been drawn on ehavily by the Austro- i
Hungarian troops.
The live stock found in Serbia is es-1
timated at amout 8,000,000 heads of I
meat animal#, so that the Central Pow-
I
ers have in their favor a balance ofl
about 78,000,000 animals. This means
a meat production of roundly 1,910,000
tons per year.
This cannot be looked upon as an
~
Count the
Errands
“There’s Greggs for a
roast, and some flour and
sugar; then, I do want
to know how Martha is
getting along, and Jackie
needs a pair of shoes,
and—oh! I know, I’ll just
telephone, then I’ll have
all the rest of the day to
myself.”
Take one of your own
days. You wonder where
they go, there is so much
to be accomplished.
Wouldn’t a Bell Tele
phone help immensely?
Telephone or post-a-card
to the Bell Contract Of
fice to-day and arrange
for service.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY
P. E. WESTBROOKS, Local Mgr.
4 mericus, Georgia
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increase altogther of the Central Pow
ers’ food supply. In the territories
from which this live stock comes lives |
a population of about 35,000,000, whose
wants must be met, of course. Never
theless, the meat production of the
territories occupied by the German and
Austro-Hungarian troops teing some
38,218,000,000 pounds annually, which
is 1092 pounds per capita, a large sur
plus is left for the occupying troops.
A daily meat ration of eight ounces for j
each inhabitant of the district held
would place at the disposal of the
Germans and Austro-Hungarians 20,-
700,000,000 pounds per year. Even in
view of the fact that the meat con- I
sumption of the Central Powers’ arm
ies is 456 pounds for each man a yaer,
this quantity would go far towards
maintaing the men in the field.
That pork and pork fats are hard to
get at present in the Central Powers
countries may be hard to understand
in the light of these conditions. But
She following explanation of this fact
is given here. Por has been the fav
( orite meat of the men at the front, ow
l ing to its heat-producing qualities, and
■ in addition, last year, when the grain
and potato crops of the Central em-
| pires were decidedly poor, too many |
i pigs were butchered in order to lessen
I
j the demand for feed,
Before the outbreak of the war, the
| live stock of Europe, the Balkan states
land the Ottoman dmplre not included,
j stood as fololws:
| Entente States —76,642,912 cattle, j
1104,604,962 sheep, 30,003,912 pigs.
Central States —46,746,912 cattle, 48,-
! 586,399 sheep, 36,446,391 pigs.
Neutral States —107,506,008 cattle,
184,273,872 sheep, 91,0.63,084 pigs.
Entente states which are least fav-.
'l'
, orably situated in their meat supply
coming from home production are i
Great Britain and Italy. The annual
I I
; per capita consumption in Great Brit-
■ ain is about 150 pounds. Os this 60 ;
I per cent has to be imported. A table '
j recently compiled by the well-known
| Italian economist Ferretti shows that;
I Italy has already used one half o fits ‘i
, horned cattle to feed its army.
Russia is probably best off in this re- •
, spect, though heavy demands on its
I meat production have also teen made.
|To feed its army, estimated at eight
I million men under arms, took during
■ the first war year no less than 300,-
! 000,000 heads of emat animals.
France in addition to having lost a
| considerable share of meat animals, is
I obliged to feed three million refugees
from the occupied departments and
■ Belgium. Russia has to care similarly ,
I for over six million refugees.
Between the average normal meat
consumption of the nations at war, •
ranging from 110 to 150 pounds per
capita, and the consumption of meat
by some 25,000,000 men under arms,
i running from 220 to 260 pounds per
man, in the Italian and French armies
respectively, and reaching 456 pounds ;
pei man in the German, Austro-Hun-I
garian and Russian armies, there is a
difference of roughly 3,450,000 tons. 1
According to French economists it
'.takes 142,000,000 animals to produce
I this annually.
The total meat animal stock of the
ibelligerent states was 343,700,000
' pounds at the outbreak of the war. The
j excess consumption by the armies of
| Europe is therefore a little more than
41 per cent of the annual supply of
meat, a serious matter when it is con
i sidered that with these inroads upon
live stock the rate of reproduction is
also much decreased.
j For the time being, however, the I
i problem affects the Central Powers
1 plainly in the supply of pork. The man
GERMANS HAVE
PLENTY FLYERS
ON ALL FRONTS
i
1 PARIS, Feb. 19. —A German aviation
pilot who was obliged to land in a
French village near the front is quoted
by the Temps correspondent as de
claring that the Germans are now do
ing less flying along the front because
they feel there is little need of it. “We
have all your positions photographer,”
| he said.
I “The recruiting of pilots with us,”
I c continued, “is very easy. Only men
( under 28 years are admitted in the
aviation service, and those who at the
end of several weeks do not show sufli
j cient aptitude are sent back to their
■ corps. The others are instructed in
the aviation schools and later become
specialists in the work of reconnoiter
( ing or in regulating the fire of the big
guns. Those who are on the fight
ing aeroplanes are nearly always vol
unteers. There is near Hamburg a
special school where the latter perfect
themselves before leaving for the
front.
“We have excellent machines. My
engineer who remained for six months
in the same squadron has not seen one
machine changed because of wear and
has not noticed one case of breakdown
because of defective motor.
“The up-to-date fighting machine
now is the Fokker, which can make a
speed of 160 kilometres an hour. It is
armed with a quick-firer, but its am
munition-carrying capacity is limited.
“Each squadron comprises six ma
chines besides two reserves. Out of
these six machines two regulate the
cannon fire, two are for reconnoitering
and two for aerial combats. We at
tach the greatest importance to photo
graphic reconnoitering. Eight special
ists are provided to make the most
delicate developments and enlarge
ments. These specialists are attached
to each of our squadrons. On our
reconnoitering machines we have pho
tographic apparatus which can be util
ized at 2.000 metres altitude and others
v. hich may be employed for photo
graphing from 3,500 metres.”
MONEY FOR PACKING
PLANT SUBSCRIBED
VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb. 19.—The sol
iciting of subscriptions to the packing
plant to be built here is now in the
hands of J. M. Ashley, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, and H. R.
Buckey, industrial agent of the Geor
gia. Southern and Florida railroad.
The plant contemplated will cost
$250,000, the bulk of which is to be
raised here, and is already in sight.
REMODELING CHURCH
STREET RESIDENCE
.John W. Shiver, the contractor, is
remodeling the residence of G. L.
Williams, on Church street. The din
ing roon» and rear porch is being
lengthened and the interior work of
the house is being renewed. When the
alterations are completed the Wil
liams residence will present an alto
gether new appearance.
Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly |
The Old Standard peneral strenartheninjt tonic.
GROVE’S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria.enriches the blood.and builds up lhe sys
tem. A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c.
—
at the front prefers that meat to any
olher, because th army terms, it
‘ sticks to the ribs” better. Mutton is i
not a favorite, because the men think t
it too “light,” and beef is enjoyed only 1
if it has been cooked in the field kitch- <
en. Pigs, however, are prolific re- I
producers, and a few years’ chance to i
multiply will make them as plentiful i
as ever. With horned cattle a quick
I re-habilitation in this manner is not
possible, and beef Is for ’his reason
likely to remain a scarce article long
after peace is declared.
THE AMlailgo OAAIi • ivir »' »
THREE MEN AC
craiN ■
DENYALLGHARGES
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 19.—Interest
in certain charges made against
Speaker Burwell,, Representative Rob
ert Blackburn and Clayton Robson,
was increased today by the publica
tion of replies to Dr. Eichelberger’s
charges. It will be recalled Dr. Ei
chelger asked Mesrs. Burwell, Black
burn and Robson, among other point
ed questions .whether or not they had
conspired to cause the defeat of Rep
lesentative C. R. Crisp, of the Third
Georgia district.
Constitution contains ex
pressions from all three of the accus
ed men. Speaker Burwell, apparently
dees not believe Dr. Eichelberger to
be the author of the charges. He said:
‘ I would not undertake to answer the
harangue which has been written for
Eichelberger to sign.
"Eichelberger has made a specific
charge, claiming the same to be made
on information furnished him. I have
denounced the charge as unqualified
ly false, and I do not now propose to
lei Eichelberger dodge the issue. Un
til he produces the name of his in
formant in the first charge he will
continue to stand granded before the
world as a common liar, and unwor-
I
thy of belief or notice at my hands or
the hands of any other gentleman. It
is up to Eichelberger to prove his
charge or confess its falsity.”
Clayton Robson also demands proof
from Eichelberger before entering in
to a further controversy. He said: “I
do not intend to let him (Eichelber
ger) get off from that first charge just
yet. He will have to stand up to the
rack on it. Until he has disposed of it
1 don’t intend to furnish any more
‘nope’ for a crowd of fakirs like Dr.
Eichelbergger and his gang, to filch
the good church people of the state '
out of more collections with.”
Representative Blackburn declined 1
to talk about Eichelberger, further ,
than repeat his former statement that i
everything Eichelberger has stated
concerning him is an “absolute fabri- ’
cation.”
FUNERAL OF HUGHES .
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FRIDAY IT PERRY, 01.;
PERRY, Ga., Feb. 19. —The remains
of Dan G. Hughes, assistant commis- <
sicner of agriculture of Georgia, were (
laid to rest here Friday afternoon, be- t
ing brought here from Atlanta. A spec- 1
ial train conveyed the corpse to Perry,
and probably two score of prominent
men, representing every section of
Georgia, accompanied the body here. (
Many others came on regular trains, <
or in automobiles to pay a last tribute 1
ot honor to the man who had won their 1
esteem.
Floral tributes were most magnifi
cent, one large piece which attracted
especial attention being that sent by '
statehouse officials at Atlanta. It was
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in the form of a cross and extreme- .
ly handsome. Rev. Z. P. Weaver offi- ■
elated at the grave, reading an appro- <
priate passage from the scripture and '
offering an earnest prayer. Miss Good
all sang sweetly during the musical
service.
CftSTLEBEBBY MUKINU
GOOD ON THE HOAD
T. Ed Castleberry, an Americus
man, has received a copy of “Ginger.”
a weekly publication published for
I
the help and benefit of representatives
of the American Art Works, Coshoe
ten, Ohio, with which concern he is ;
connected in the capacity of traveling
representative. The paper contains a
likeness of Mr. Castelberry and a
very nice notice. His many friends
will be glad to learn that he is mak
ing good on the road and w4sh him
continued success.
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC. The
charge for announcements in
this column is $5.00, payable in
advance. This includes publica
tion in the Weekly Times-Re
corder, and at least twice a week
in the Daily Times-Recorder un
til the day of election.—EDlTOß.
For Judge City Court.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of Judge of the
City Court of Americus, subject to the
primary of March 15th. 1 will appre
ciate the votes and help from all of
the voters and people of Sumter coun
ty. L. J. BLALOCK.
For Judge City Court.
To The Citizens of Sumter County: I
respectfully announce my candidacy
lor re-election to the office of Judge
of the City Court of Americus, subject
to the primary to be held on March
L r .th, 1916. This being the concluding
year of the term heretofore conferred
on me by the people, I will be gratified
if they think proper to again favor me
at the polls. Sincerely
W. M. HARPER.
For County Surveyor.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
county surveyor subject to the action
of the Democratic primary on March
isth. If the people see fit to re e ect
mme to this office, I will be grateful.
R. R. HOWE.
/
For Ordinary.
To the Democratic Voters of Sumter
County: I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Ordinary,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary on March 15th, 1916. If elect
ed, I will give ths office my undivide
attention and fulfill the duties thereof
t< the best of my ability. I respectful
ly solicit your support at the polls.
F. A. THOMAS.
For Ordinary.
To The Democratic Voters of Sum
ter County: I respectfully announce
as a candidate for Ordinary of Sumter
county, subject to the primary called
for March 15th, 1916. Thanking you
for the confidence and support shown
me in the past and assuring you that
if elected I will give th.9 same impar
tial. fair, efficient and competent ser
vice as I have always given you in the
discharge of the duties of this honored
and responsible office. Respectfully
JOHN A. COBB-
For Solicitor City Court.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of solicitor of the
City Court of Americus, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary,
March 15th.
C. R. WINCHESTER.
For Solicitor City Court.
I announce my candidacy for re
election to the office of Solicitor of the
City Court of Americus, subject t o
the rules of the Democratic primary to
be held on March 15th.
ZACH CHILDERS.
For Solicitor City Court,
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Solicitor of the City Court
of the City of Americus, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary
to be held on March 15th.
T. O. MARSHALL.
For < lerk of Superior Court.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election to the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter
county. If elected, Sam R. Heys will
act as my Deputy, and we earnestly
solicit the support of the people of the
county and pledge a faithful perform
ance of the duties pertaining to said
office. Subject to the action of the
Democratic primary. H. E. ALLEN.
For Sheriff.
1 hereby announce my candidacy for
sheriff of Sumter county, subject to
the action of th.e Democratic primary
on March 15th. If the voters elect me
to this office I will have Tom Sum
mers as my deputy. We both will ap
preciate the support of the voters of
the county. Respectfully,
LUCIUS HARVEY.
For County Treasurer.
I am a candidate for the office of
County Treasurer ot Sumter county, j
subject to the action of the primary'
March the 15th. I respectfully solicit,
and will appreciate the support of the
voters of the county. H. D. WATTS. :
I
For Tax Collector.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
re-election to the office of Tax Col
lector jf Sumter county, subject to the
Democratic primary. I earnestly so
licit your support. Respectfully
I. B. SMALL.
For Tax Receiver.
I announce myselef as a candidate
for the office of Tax Receiver of Sum
ter county, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary of March 15th.
I appeal to the voters of the county for
support promising if elected to give
| every duty of the office my personal
attention. Respectfully
OMER S. BASS.
•
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Tax Receiver of Sumter
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary on March 15, 1916.
I will fill the position to the best of
my ability, should the people see fit to
elect me. S. HUGH FERGUSON.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Tax Receiver ot Sumter
county, subject to the Democratic pri
mary on March 15, and ask the support
of my friends and the voters. If elect j
sd, I pledge my best efforts in the dis-i
charge of the duties devolving on the
office, and will greatly appreciate the
support received from all. Respec
fully. C. W. HENDERSON.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the office of Tax Receiver'
of Sumter county, subject to the ac-'
tion of the Democratic primary of'
March 15th, 1916. I sincerely ask
the support of all the voters, and itj
elected I pledge my honest and best
efforts in the discharge of the duties
devolving upon said office, and all the
assistance rendered me will be highhly
appreciated. I am not able financially
to canvas the county, as my wife will |
have to remain in the Americus hos- 1
pital for several weeks yet, and I will
have to spend most of my time I have
to spare with her, so will ask the vot
ers to remember me at the polls. Re- i
spectfully. GEO, D. JONES.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
Tax Receiver of Sumter couny, sub
ject to the Democratic primary on
March 15th. I will appreciate the
support of the voters.
A. E. LOCKETT.
For Tax Receiver.
I announce my candidacy for elec
tion to the office of tax leceiver of
Sumter county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary on March
15th, and if elected to this office will;
give it my best attention. I will ap
preciate anything my friends will do
in my behalf. Respectfully,
WILL H. CHAPPELL.
For Tax Receiver.
T hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Tax Receiver of
Sumter county, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary, March
15th. Will appreciate your vote, and
it elected promise to fulfill the office
to the best of my ability.
J. P. (BUG) CHAPMAN.
For Tax Receiver.
I he-eby announce my candidacy for
Taax Receiver of Sumter county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary on March 15th. If elected, I
promise my best services to the office.
CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.
For Tax Receiver.
I am a candidate for the office of
Tax receiver of Sumter county, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri
mary, March 15th, I am thoroughly
familiar with the duties of the office, j
GENUINE FISH GUANO
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L. P. GARTNER, Local Representative
PAGE SEVEN
having written up the digest for sev
eral years, and if elected promise mv
■ very best services. If it carries any
f especial credit, I will state that I was
. a ’ Confederate soldier” two years, I
" make no claim on this ground, as I
i feel that I merely did my duty, but
1 knowing my competency, I do ask your
vote on the ground of efficiency.
W. C. GRAY.
For Tax Receiver.
•| I announce my candidacy for elec-
• tion to the office of Tax Receiver of
> Sumter county, subject to the c-tion
. o’ the Democratic primary on March
I 15th. 1 ask your support, end if thus
> honored, I will give to this important
office my best care and attention. Re
spectfully.
(DOC) J. S. GLOVER.
For ( ounly School Superintendent.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for re-election to the office of count?
j school superintendent, subject to the
(Democratic primary March 15th. If
i the people see fit to elect me, I hope *o
i continue in giving them my best ser
vices. W. S. MOORE.
For Comity Commissioner.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
.County Commissioner, subject to the
, action of the Democratic primary on
I March 15th. I solicit the support of
the voters and will serve this office to
the best of my ability if elected.
S. A. RODGERS.
For County Commissioner.
At the earnest solicitation of my
friends, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office of Commis
jalonsr of Roads and Revenue of Slim
ier County, subject to the Democratic
primary of March 15th, 1916. If
elected, I will conscientiously perform
the duties incumbent upon me to the
best of my ability. Your support will
be appreciated. N. A. RAY.
For County Commissioner.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Commissioner of Roads
and Revenue of Sumter county, subject
. to the Democratic primary of March
15th, 1916. If elected I pledge myself
to perform the duties of the office to
the very best of my ability. Your sup
port is respectfully solicited.
S. E. STATHAM.
For County Commissioner.
JOEL W. HIGHTOWER.
For County Commissioner.
I wish to announce my candidacy for
I the office of Commissioner of Roads
• and Revenues of .Sumter county, suo-
ject to the Democratic primary of
March 15th. If elected, I will bring to
the office my best efforts to carry out
its responsibilities in an efficient man-*
ner I respectfully solicit your sup.
port. E. L. iVILSON.
For County Commissioner.
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of County Commis
sioner, subject to the Democratic pri
mary to be held on March 15th. I
solicit your support, pledging myself
to fulfill the duties of the office to the
best of my ability, if elected.
R. S. OLIVER.
For Coroner.
To The Democratic Voters of Sum
ter County: I announce as candidate
for Coroner of Sumter county, under
the rules of the primary of March 15th.
I thank you for your past favors, and
ask your support again for the office
i ED JENKINS.