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THE MES-K ECORD ER.
ESTABLISHED 1873.
Publisher every Sunday morning and
<rar~ afternoon, except Saturday, and
Weekly, by :ne Times-Recorder Co.,
(Incorporated.)
Yntered as second class matter at
goetoffice at Americus Ga., under act
at March 3, 1879.
G. IL ELLIS.
President.
CRANSTON WILLIAMS,
Editor and General Manager.
T. M. MERRITT, J IL,
Assistant in Business Department.
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Mr. L. H. Kimbrough is the only
anthorized traveling representative of
the Americus Times-Recorder.
OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR:
City of Americus.
Sumter County
Webster County.
Railroad Commission of Georgia F r
Third Congressional District.
U. S. Court Southern District of
Georgia.
Americus, Ga-, May 8, 1916.
Anybody seen Villa?
Tuesday the campaign starts that
means a new railroad for Americus.
So far the Colonel has been a very
(diminutive figure in the primaries.
Ere long the good old Georgia wa
termelon will be a thing of joy forever.
The only thing Germany has to do
is to cross her heart and say. "I’ll be
good.”
Some men garden not for what can
me produced in the garden, but to
furnish fun their neighbors' chickens.
The Ford peace delegates are evi
dently having a good time, or else
they would come home and quit their
foolishness.
The fellow who christened woman
the weaker sex, eiether didn’t know
what he was talking about, or else he
was never married.
The Peerless One will report both
conventions, but its dollars to dough
ants he will pen some things he would
rather not write.
It isn’t every woman who marries
for gold that gets it, even though the
old man may have it. Takes consider
able coaxing sometimes to get him to
cough up enough for face powder.
On Saturday of last week cotton
reached the highest price since 1914.
This bodes well for the 1916 crop, pro
viding planters haven’t overdone the
thing by plannting an excess acreage,
v.hich is to be hoped is not so.
Duke McLuke says: “Any time you
see a piece in the papers about a fe
male reformer indignating about the
low necked waists the girls wear, you
can safely bet that the speaker has a
torso like a man, and you can hide a
safely bet that the speaker has a torso
like a man, and that you can hide a
sofa pillow under each side of her
collarbone.
COME TO SEE US.
The Americus Times-Recorder says
that strawberry shortcake is abroad in
the land. Guess it is abroad, as we
have seen none of it in these parts.—
Walton Tribune.
Come to Americus, where the best
there is can always be had.
THE CANNING CLUb’gIRL.
Marry a Canning club girl, boys, if
you can,
Moulded and built on a generous
plan.
Though she may have neither silver or
gold.
Fortune or family name to up
hold,
Marry a Canning girl, boys, if you
can. —T. F. P. 1
TRANSFER FOR A DAY.
The Times-Recorder will be
represented on May 19th in Atlanta in
connection with the Emory class of
journalism edition of the Atlanta Con
stitution by having its own editor act
as. editor for the day.
The edition lias proven a feature of
college life and journalism, being pe
culiar in the South to the Emory class
and the Constitution.
JUST A LITTLE ADVICE.
Modern society has changed the old
order of things. Instead of proposing
to a girl while he is kneeling, the
young man takes her on his knees and
then proposes.—Americus Times Re
corder.
That Williams boy seems to be re
vising Americus society to his fashion.
He grows more like his “pa” every
day.—Richland News.
Not so much revision, Brother
Brown, as it is good and solid ob
servations.
“SIZE” AND “SIGHS.”
You can't size up a woman by her
sighs. Even Solomon conuldn't do
this—Americus Times-ecorder.
Neither can the modern Solomon
size up a woman by her "size.” no not
every time, Cranston.—Lumpkin In
dependent.
HOME AND SCHOOL GARDEN
WORK.
Chattanooga, Tenn., has organized a
plan for introducing school and home
gardens that is considered one of the
best yet devised for interesting var
ious community groups in home
garden work.
The Chattanooga plan, according to
reports received by the Bureau of Ed
ucation of the Department of the
Interior, enlists Federal, State, city,!
and local association agencies in the 1
work. The following are actively
represented in the movement for
school gardens: United States De-'
partment of the Interior, Bureauu of
Education, through the Commissioner ■
and an assistant in home and school i
gardens; City of Chattanooga, De-j
partment of Education and Health, 1
through the Commissioner of Educa
tion and Health, Superintendents ot
Schools and Garden Supervisor; Fed
bration of School Improvement
Leagues through its president; Pres
idents of District Leagues represent
ing the eleven districts; Directors of
Home Gardening; Principals; teach
ers, parents, pupils; the newspaper.
Similar work to that of Chatta
nooga. though in most cases not so
carefully organized, is being done in
32 cities this year through a special
appropriation by congress in 1915.
In describing the movement for home
gardening directed by the school, Dr.
P. P. Claxton, Commissioner of Edu
cation, declares:
“After the school day is ilnished and
during the long vacation period, mil
lions of American children are idle.
Without proper occupation, these fu
ture citizens of the United States are
thrown on their own resources for
amusement until school begins again.
“It seems manifestly the duty of the
public schools to furnish employment
for these millions of idle young people.
The schools are established and main
tained for the purpose of educating
children into manhood and woman
hood and for preparing them for cit
izenship.
"The Bu-erau of Education, after
much careful thought and research
work, has evolved a system of home
gardening done under the direction of
the schools that seems to offer many
opportunities for this sort of in
struction and for filling satisfactorily
the child’s idle hours.
"The Bureau recommends that there
sliould be in each school throughout
the country at least one teacher who
knows gardening both scientifically
ai d practically. This teacher should
be employed twelve months in the
year, should teach elementary science
in the school during the school hours
and should, out of school hours, di
rect the home gardening of the chil
dren between the ages of 10 and 15
ears.
“If possible, the teacher should have
the assistance of an expert gardener
so that the work may be done in the
most practical and profitable way. The
teacher and the gardener should help
the children find the plots of ground
near their homes best suitable for
garden work, aid them by some coop
erative method in having the lots
properly plowed and prepared for cul
tivation, help them select seed and
show’ them how to plant, cultivate, and
harvest, so .as to obtain the best re
sults. The teacher should spend the
afternoons and Saturdays of winter,
spring, and fall, when school is in
session, and all of the vacation days of
summer, visiting the children in their
homes, directing their work, and giv
ing to each child such help as it most
meds. Once a week or oftener, during
the vacation months, the teacher
should asemble the children in groups
for a discussion of their work and of
the principles and methods involved.
"Vegetables, berries, and fruits
grown should be used first as food
for the children and their families;
then the surplus should be marketed
to the best advantage. Through the
help of the teacher this can be done in
a cooperative way. Ten or 15 cents'
worth of vegetables each day from the
gardens of 200 children would amount
to S2O or S3O. In summer and fall,
when the surplus is large and can not
, be marketed to advantage, the teacher
shoudl direct and help the children in
canning and preserving for winter
home use or for sale. The canning
and tomato clubs have already shown
what can be done in this way.
“It is difficult to estimate all the re
sults of this plan once it is in full op
-1 eration throughout the country. For
I the children it will mean health,
[ strength, joy in work, habits of indus
try, and understanding of the value of
money as measured in terms of labor,
and such knowledge of the phenomena
and forces of nature as must be had
for an understanding of most of their
school lessons.
"This plan in full operation would
offer a valuable supplement to the
child-labor laws. A proper substitute
I for hurtful child labor is only less de
sirable than its prohibition. A boy 10
or 12 years old, with a small plot of
land, working under careful direction,
can produce more for the support of
the family than could be purchased
with the same boy’s wages working in
factory, shop, or mill.
“Everyone grieves to see children
in factories and shops. It is a crime to
sap their strength and ruin their
health by forcing them to toil in the
heat ond turmoil of indoor industries.
Yet there isn’t a doubt in the mind of
the serious social and economic work
er that all children should learn to
work. Work is good for them and
they enjoy it. And what work could
be more ideal than work in a garden?’
LOMBARD
FOUNDRY, MACHINE, BOILER WORKS
and MILL SUPPLY STORE
Augusta, Georgia.
Capacity, 300 Hands. Hundred
Thousand feet floor space. Cotton, Oil,
Gin, Saw, Grist, Fertilizer, Cane, Shin
gle Mill Machinery, Supplies and Re
pairs and Castings, Shafting, Pulleys,
Hangers, Wood, Coal and Sawdust
Gratebars, Pumps, Pipe, Valves and
Fittings, Injectors, Belting, Packing,
Hose, etc. Cast every day. One hun.
dred machines and good men ready to
io your work quick.
FORD Motor Cars, Supplies and Re
pairs In Stock. : Quick Delivery
MONEY
ke member when you
want to borrow money on
your improved farm on long
time that I can get it for you
at Six per cent interest.
The contract cairy with
them the privilege of paying
SIOO, or any multiple there
of, or of taking up entire
loan, on any interest day,
without bonus
J. J. HANES! EY
Lamar Street
Americus, :: Georgia
THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
STEPHENS BILL
PROTECTS PUBLIC
Aimed at Dishonest Advertis
ing and False Pretenses,
TO AID HONEST BUSINESS.
Measure Will Prevent Injury to Small
er Cities and Towns From Cutthroat
Monopolistic Methods of Mail Order
Houses and Big City Stores —Will In
sure Uniform Prices and High Quality.
By W. 808 HOLLAND.
“A bill to protect the public
against dishonest advertising and
false pretenses in advertising.”
This is the comprehensive title of a
measure introduced in the present con
gress by Representative Dan V. Ste
phens of Nebraska. A similar bill has
been introduced in the senate by Sena
tor Ashurst of Arizona. No one can
find fault with legislation that will
achieve the objects stated in the titles
of the Stephens-Ashurst bill. The pub
lic certainly needs protection "against
dishonest advertising and false pre
tenses in merchandising.”
The bill now under consideration is
the successor of the Stevens bill, a
measure introduced in the last con
gress by Representative Stevens of
New Hampshire. It was widely dis
cussed and died in committee after
several public hearings, at which its
merits and demerits were considered.
The Stephens bill embodies the changes
that seemed advisable after these
hearings and discussions, and it is be
lieved that in its present form it safe
guards the producer, the merchant and
the consumer.
For many years the right of a pro
ducer to contract with merchants for
the resale of his products at standard,
uniform prices was generally recog
nized and its legality was not ques
tioned. Then the supreme court of the
United States held that such a contract
was “in restraint of trade” and
“against public policy.” The court di
vided on the question, 5 to 4, and the
majority found no specific law forbid
ding the practice that had long been
common, but held that congress had
intended the Sherman law to prohibit
such business methods.
Agency System Is Legal.
This court made law upset long es
tablished custom, but it docs not pre
vent the end sought from being reach
ed by other means. Producers who
wish to have no discrimination shown
to favored individuals can insure uni
form prices for their goods by estab
lishing branch establishments or by
appointing agents. This is the method
followed by manufacturers of automo
biles. Bakers who sell their products
within a restricted area can also regu
late their prices by making grocers
their agents and thereby retaining title
to their bread and rolls until they
reach the consumer.
Producers of other articles, goods
sold in small quantities and which
must depend on established merchants
for their distribution, are denied the
right that men in other lines have. The
Stephens-Ashurst bill is designed to re
store to these producers a protection
they had before it was taken away
from them by the supreme court
Cut rate department, stores, so called
“chain” drug and grocery stores in the
large cities, and mail order houses use
cut prices on standard, well known
articles to draw trade away from
small stores and small towns. The
loss they may suffer on these stand
ard articles is more than made up by
the high profits on anonymous goods or
goods put up under their own brands.
In this way the producer is injured
because the reputation of his product
is ruined: the retail merchant is dam
aged because he cannot afford to ad
vertise widely a special bargain “bait”
to attract customers to whom other
goods may be sold at a profit; the con
sumer is damaged because producers
are not encouraged to maintain qual
ity and because inferior articles are
substituted.
Ample Protection Afforded.
The Stephens-Ashurst bill is not
compulsory. To take advantage of its
provisions the producer must register
his trademark or special brand with
the bureau of corporations in Wash
ington and must pay a fee of $lO. He
must not have a monopoly of articles
belonging to the same general class of
merchandise, and he must not agree
with any competitor to control prices.
The producer must also file a sched
ule giving the prices at which his listed
article is sold to wholesalers, to retail
ers and to the consumer. This sched
ule of prices becomes a public docu
ment. The prices scheduled must be
uniform to buyers under similar cir
cumstances. This permits reduction in
prices for quantity purchases and al
lowances to equalize freight rates.
A merchant who decides to quit busi
ness. who wishes to discontinue any
line of listed goods or who becomes
bankrupt must first offer such listed
articles to the manufacturers for re
demption at the full price paid. Should
the manufacturers neglect or refuse to
redeem the goods then the dealer can
sell them at any price he desires or can
get. Damaged goods must also be of
fered for exchange or redemption, and
if later offered for sale at reduced
prices the reason for the reduction
must be made known to purchasers.
There is also a clause permitting sea
tunable sales.
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS
I wish to announce to the public that
I will have the pool at Magnolia
Springs in first class condition by May
Ist, and I will have cottages ready and
will also be able to take care of table
boarders by June Ist.
I will also be able to provide tenting
ground for people who wish to camp,
season tickets will be for sale up to
June Ist
For further information apply to
R. H. WISE, Proprietor,
Box 25, Plains, Ga.
The Royal Case
For Ladles and Gentlemen.
Just opened. G). .s excellent service.
The menu consists of the best the mar
ket affords and you get what you want
If it is not on menu call for it and if it
is in the market you get it. Everything
new and up-to-date.
S. BANIACAS, Propr.
E D. RAMOS, Manager.
207 Lamar St.. .. Telephone 828
(MERICUB CAMP, 802, WO0DM«I
OF THE WGRLD.
Meets every Wednesday night In thi
Vheatley Bldg., Windsor Ave. AH vis
ing Sovereigns invited to meet wlti
is. J. M. TOBIN. C. C.
NAT LpMASTER, Clerk.
F. and A. M.
AMERICUS LODGH
, F. and A. M. m
- F ’ and A ’ M ’ meetß 6T ”
ery second and fourth
Friday night at 7
..o’clock.
S. A. HAMMOND, W. M.
CLOYD BUCHANAN, Sec y.
M. B. COUNCIL
..LODGE, F, and A. M.,
r, meets every First and
‘ Friday nights.
X Ngy * Visiting brothers are
uviteU to attend.
H. B. MASHBURN, W. M.
NAT LeMASTER, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CAMP, NO. 14,
P. O. S. GF A.
Meets ou Thursday nights, Wheat
ey Building, at 7:30 o’clock. AH mem
•ers are urged to attend Visitors
elcomed. E. F. WILDER, Pres’t
O. D. REESE, Recording Sec y.
NAT Financial Sec'L
C. F. DAVIS,
Dental Surgeon.
Orthodontia, I'yorrhea.
Residence Phone 316 Office Phone 818
Allison Bldg.
DR. M. H. WHEELER,
Dentist.
Office in Bell Bldg., Lamar St. Just
ippoelte Postoffice.
>ffice Phone 785. Residence Phone 288
BENJAMIN A. DANIELS, M. D.
Surgery and General Medicine.
Office: Wheatley Bldg.
Telephone Service.
11. A. SMITH, M. D„
Office in Wheatley Bldg.
Office Phone 494.
Residence Phone 457.
WONDER PRESSING CLUB
A. HENDERSON, Prop.
Next Chinese Laundry.
Tuits pressed and Cleaned 500
luits Pressed 250
Ladies’ Work a Specialty.
Work done and delivered same day.
C. of Ga.Ry
“The Right Way”
Trains Arrive.
From Chicago, via
Columbus • 1:15 a a
From Columbus *10:00 a *
From Columbus I 7:15 p m
From Atlanta and Macon ..* 5:2* a ■
From Macon * 2:15 p m
From Macon * 7.30 p
From Albany * 6:B* a m
From Montgomery and
Albany • 2:10 p ■
From Montgomery and
Albany • 10:8* p at
From Jacksonville via
Albany * 8:45 a m
Trains Depart
For Chicago via Columbus * 8:45 a n
For Columbus I 8:00 a ■
For Columbus 8:00 p ■
For Macon * 6:B* a ■
For Macon and Atlanta....* 2:10 p ■
For Macon and Atlanta.. .*lo:3* p m
For Montgomery and
Albany * 5:2* a ■
For Montgomery and
Albany * 2:15 p ■
''or Albany * 7:80 p ■
For Jacksonville, via
Albany * 1:15 a ■
•Daily. I Except Sunday.
i.tr J K. HIGHTOWER. JgeaL
L. G. COUNCIL, Pres’t lac. 18*1 H. 8. COUNCIL, Cashier. •
C. M. COUNCIL, Vlce-Pres. T. E. BOLTON, Asst Cashier.
Planters’ Bank of Americus I
CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND PROFITS $220,000.00
TOTAL DEPOSITS (MARCH 10, l»i6) 5556,048.90.
With a quarter of a century ex-1
pertence in successful banking i
I hffiSPWW ® and Mth our large resources and
I awiPft: close personal attention to every i
I interest consistent with sound L
I banking,we solicit your patronage
I Interest allowed on time cer-
I Micahs and in our department
i or savin gs.
; Prompt, Conservative, Accommodating. We want
| your Business.
No Account Too Large and None Too Small,
j Member of Americus Chamber of Commerce.
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AUTOMOBILE LIVERY : DODGE SERVICE
DAY OR NIGHT
Prices Reasonable : Terms: Cask
L L. COMPTON
hone 161—Windsor Pharmacy Residence Phone 646
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G. S. & F. RY.
Offer excellent Passenger Service
From Cordele to
Mil Georgia and Florida Points
Close connections made with trains from
AMERICUS
For information address
1 W. JAMISON, T.P.A., Macon,Ga. C. B. RHODES, G.P.A., Macon, Ga.
THE ALLISON UNDERTAKING COMPANY«
. . . FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS . ’ '
Das Phones Night Phones
253 80 and 106
J. H. BEARD, Director. Americus, Ga
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Commercial City Bank
AMERICUS, GA.
General Banking Business
INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS
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MONEY LOANED! !
We make farm loans at 6 per cent interest and
give the borrower the privilege of paying part of
principal at end of any year, stopping interest
on amounts paid, but no annual payment of
principal required. |
G. R. ELLIS or G C. WEBB :
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GENUINE MONTEVALLO COAL
Exclusive Agents in Americus
HARROLD BROTHERS
TELEPHONE 2
Wc also sell Blue Gem Jellico Coal and
Coal
CASTLEBERRY JUNK SHOP
TELEPHONE 813
Will pay highest market price for Scrap Metal,
Rubber, Tallow, Beeswax, Copper, Zinc, Allumi
num, etc. Write, wiie or phone for our prices be
fore selling. We are in great demand for bones
and old rags, also burlap bags. Yard near Sea
board Shop, 711 Elm Avenue.
MONDAY, mat 8, 1918. ]