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MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1917.
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H MRS. DAISY 0. GNOSSPELIUS, Editor $1
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♦ MOTHER’C TASK. ♦
Such a pink and dimpled baby, rose
leaf hands and rose-leaf feet,
But through all my loving of you
comes the sound of marching
feet,
For the sons of other mothers, ’neath
our banner of the free,
From the prairie and the mountain,
swift are marching to the sea;
And they’re getting on the transports
for the task that is to do
And the sons of other mothers, boys
in uniforms of blue,
Will keep guard about the transports
ready to ward off mischance,
Till the sons of other mothers reach a
port somewhere in France.
Sens of other mothers, baby, just as
you are son of mine;
Mothers have bent down above them
with their loving eyes ashine
As I’m bending down above you—and
have taught them how to do,
Guarded them and kept them clean, and
kept them manly, straight and
true;
Now, they're marching off to battle
’neath the banner of the free,
And the things they’re gone to fight
for are their land and you and
me!
And I want you to be splendid and be
true and so to live
You'll be worthy of their fighting,
worthy of the lives they give.
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It may be that wars will end with this
most dreadful holocaust,
And that peace may come forever to
the nations tempest-tossed.
But likewise it may be that when you
are grown and straight and tall
There may come a bugle blast and
there may come a battle call.
And men may rush to the colors to
do battle for the free.
And if that call comes, my baby, I shall
say: “Herq is my son!”
And myself will pack your knapsack,
and live to your hands your gun.
Son of mine, so pink and helpless, with
such tfender hands and feet,
I can hear the sound of marching in
the highway and the street;
Hear the voices of your brothers, going
up against the foe;
And if the call comes, my baby, when
you're grown, you'll have to go;
You can never be a slacker; I would
rather see you die
In your little bed before me, and put
your wee garments my,
Than to have you live a slacker, ’neath
the banner of the free!
God help me to make my baby the
the brave man he ought to be!
—Judd Mortimer Lewis, in Houston
Post.
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ESPY-COLE
Announcement was made in the Sa
vannah News of yesterday by Mr. and
Mrs.'Carl Espy, of Savannah, of the
engagement of their daughter, Teance,
to Mr. Paul Wallace Cole, of Ludlow,
111. Miss Espy has quite a number ot
ALCAZAn
theatreß
Monday 5 & 10c
Kathlyn Williams and
House Peters, in
“HIGHWAY OF HOPE”
Five acts
Tuesday 5 & 10c
Carlyle Blackwell, in
“THE PAGE MYSTERY”
Five acts
Wednesday s
Matinee 5 & 10c;
Night 10 & 15c B
Dorothy Dalton, in
“WILD WINSHIP’S WIDOW”
Five acts, and
‘ “TWIN TROUBLES”
Triangle Comedy
friends in Americus, where she vis
ited as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.
W. L. Daniel, who will hear with inter
est of her engagement.
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MISS BECHT RECEIVING
ATTENTIONS IN SAVANNAH.
A lovely photograph of Miss Ru
dene Becht, of Atlanta, who with Miss
Hallie Poole, was recently an attract
ive visitor in Americus, the guest of
Mrs. A. D. Gatewood, appeared in yes
terday’s Savannah News. Miss Becht
it, now visiting Miss Gladys Cassels, in
Savannah and many charming parties
have been givin in her honor.
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GOING AWAY PARTY
FOR MISS WARLICK.
/Miss Eugenia Warlick, who leaves on
Wednesday to reside in Atlanta, was
the charming honoree at a pretty party
given this afternoon by Mrs. T. E. Bol
ton at her home on Barlow street, to
which were invited the members of
her Sunday school class and a few
others. /
The/greatest profusion of 1 summer
flowers, used in the decorations, made
the Bolton home most attractive, and
heart dice furnished pleasing enter
tainment. Late in the afternoon an
ice course was served.
Those invited were Misses Eugenia
Warlick, Madre Rodgers, Catherine
Buchanan, Mary Sue Chambliss. Mary
Alice Lingo, Margery Brown, Agnes
Gatewood, Mamie Bragg, Lucy Sim
mons, Ruth Wilder, Geraldine Payne
and Mary Dudley.
FIVE AMERICAN LIVES
LOST _AS_SHIP SINKS
WASHINGTON, D. C„ August 13.
Five passengers were lost
when the steamer City of Athens was
sunk recently by a mine near Cape
Town, South Africa.
TRY GROWING FEW FILBERTS
No Other Nut Comes Into Bearing
Earlier—Try Them in Experi
mental Way at First
Probably no other nut comes into
bearing earlier than the filbert, of
which the common hazel nut is a spe
cies. Inasmuch as its near relative, |
the hazel nut, is so widely distributed ;
throughout the country, it seems well i
worthy a trial on a small scale. Plant I
the nuts in the fall. They may be!
purchased wherever nuts are usually '
sold, and an investment of 5 or 10 ■
cents is all the expense needed unless I
one desires to try some known variety,
when the bushes may be obtained from
a nursery.
There is no certainty as to the qual
ity of the nuts which may be obtained
from the seed, but some sort of an
edible fruit is almost certain, and one
should try them in an experimental
way at first, anyhow. They are said
to be very susceptible to fungus at
tacks, but although there is no infor
mation of any experiments, it is be
lieved that bordeaux mixture will over
come this. If you are Interested in
nuts and care to try an experiment,
it may be worth while to plant a hand
ful of filberts.
ECONOMICAL FEED FOR PIGS
With Grain and Pasture, Skim Milk
Will Make Rapid Gains—Provide
Ashes and Salt.
Skim milk is one of the best feeds
for young pigs. With grain and green
pasture it will make economical gains
on pigs.
Experienced feeders find that the
best way to feed it is to give the pigs
one pound of grain to three pounds
of skim milk. Then if the pigs have
a pasture to run on you may expect
them to make rapid gains.
After the pigs are weaned they may
lose flesh or at least make gain very
slowly unless fed a feed rich in pro
tein to make bone, muscle, frame ma
terial, mineral matter, etc. If fed
skim milk and grain they will not dis
appoint you.
Pigs should have access to ashes
and salt. A good plan is to mix
about two quarts of salt to one bushel
of ashes, put the mixture in a box
with low sides and put in reach of the
pigs. Keep dry.
PEAS OFTEN BECOME “BUGGY”
Standard Method of Preventing Infec
tion Is to Fumigate With Car
bon Bisulphide.
Peas often become “buggy” tn the
wintertime. The standard method I
preventing infestation of ail kinds of j
grains is to fumigate with carbon bi- |
sulphide. Be sure that your stored
grains are not injured when it is so
easy to put the bugs out of business.
MINI fIR/'NCHES
ADDED TO Ml
SINCE MfiESM
LONDON, Aug. 13 —The British army
has undergone changes of a far-reach
'ing character since the outbreak of
: war in 1914, and it now possesses many
branches unheard of in pre-war days.
Every resource afforded by the mani
fold capacity of this great industrial
community has been harnessed to the
war chariot, says a British statement
from official sources.
There are certain respects in which
j the problem by which the British army
'is faced is unique; and one of the
most striking of these is that it must
be capable of campaigning in any
part of the world and in any climate.
In the case or armies like that of Ger.
many, on the other hand, the problem
of preparation for war was relatively
simple. The (ground on which the
army was destined to fight was known;
it was an army designed to do battle
in a particular theatre —Europe. In
consequence everything could be, and
as, planned along certain well-defined
lines.
In the present war the importance
of field works was apparent at a very
early stake, partly owing to modern
artillery and partly to the confirmed
entrenching habit of the Germans. One
of the cardinal instructions given by
the German commanders to their
troops on first invading France and
Belgium was—“make trenches every
where.” In fact all the Continental
powers had in addition to their corps
of engineers, very large of
trained pioneers, organized in battal
ions, and suitable for use either as
fighting troops or in the construction
and maintenance of field wbrks and
communications. The absolute import
ance of the last-named can perhaps
only be realized by one who has seen
the roads during an advance.
But, while the Continent was to this
extent prepared for trench warfare, as
was natural in the circumstances, it
was otherwise with Great Britain. In
the British service only the Indian
army possessed pioneer regiments,
these troops being always necessary
in conducting campaign in the hill
country. When the need for this class
of troops became evident steps were
taken to form pioneer battalions for
the Expeditionary Force. From the
first they proved their value.
Pioneers are prepared to fight or
work as may be required. They per
form such services as the construction
and repair of communication trenches,
fire-trenches and dug-outs, the dig
ging of trenches and wiring. Their
duties are manifold, and there is no
form of usefulness at the front which
the pioneer does not at one or another
time find himself railed upon to under
take. His activities range from car
rying up ammunition to retrieving the
wounded or holding a fiercely disputed
trench or sap.
In the gerat advances on the Somme
and in Artois the pioneers performed
work of the greatest importance. The
duty of consolidating the captures
ground and connecting it up with the
old front line of the attackers, largely
fell to them. In many places they
took part in the advance as infantry,
in others they kept the advancing lines
supplied with ammunition and water,
and beat off counter-attacks. Their
losses have been heavy, but they have
accomplished their tasks in the face of
every obstacle.
As a rule, the pioneers remain in
the vicinity of the trenches all tht
time their division is in the line, and
do not go back for rest, except at long
intervals.
The pioneer is as yet a new type in
the British army, but he has long
since passed the trial stage, and has
proved his worth and steadfastness.
His metal has been tried in the cruc
ible of war and very thoroughly it
has stood the test.
FARNUM VETERAN OF
FORTY-TWO MILES OF FILM
William Fox Star Completes Fifteenth
Five-Rail Picture, “The Price
of Silence.”
William Farnum. who stars in his
fifteenth William Fox production, “The
Price of Silence,” is the veteran of al
most forty-two miles of film. These
figures are astounding, but here s the
proof:
Each of the photo-plays in which
Farnum has appeared as a William
Fox star has been a flve-reeler. There
are 1,000 feet of film in a reel. This
would make 75,000 feet of celluloid for
the fifteen productions. But the total
i« raised to 221,000 feet by the fact
that each scene is photographed from
three angles. This costly, and appar
ently wasteful triplication is practiced
to insure the public the best possible
view of the action, the director choos-
THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
A PRAYER OF THE DEFENDERS, ON LAND AND SEA, OF AMERICA
AND OF CIVILIZATION.
(BY RICHARD H EDMONDS.)
Almighty Father of infinite love, Thou who didst give Thine only begot
ten Son to die upon the Cross that men might be saved, we would come
unto Thee in this solemn hour and seek Thy guidance and Thy protect
ing care for our loved ones and for our Nation.
Ttou, O Christ, who didst give Thy life that men might live, hast
taught us that the highest life is in service to others. We feel that Thou
are calling us in this, the supreme hour of civil'zation, to battle for the
right, for the welfare of others, ad to save millions from being destroy
ed by the power of evil, and we would not, O Christ, our Saviour, ou*
Leader, refuse to head and heed Thy command.
' We heard Thy call, O Thou Almighty Ruler of the Nations, in our
country’s call to gird ourselves for war and go forth to save mankind,
and thus to serve Thee.
No hatred, except the hatred of si and barbarism, fills our hearts. We
go not from love of adventure, nor moved by false national pride. We
go determined to battle for the right, that evil may’ be destroyed. We
realize wbat this momentous hour mpans to the whole world, and our
hearts are bowed with a sense of responsibility, as to the call of God and
of humanity, we answer: '“Here am 1, send me.”
We are offering our lives in a service which we believe is dear to Thee.
O Father of infinite love, be Thou with us. Let Thine everlasting arms
be about us. Be Thou our guide and our shield. May Thy rod and Thy
staff comfort us, and may we fear not because Thou art with us. Tempta
tions we know will assail us, but help us that we may trust in Thee, O
God, for strength to resist evil. Be very near unto us, O Father Almighty,
as we tread the path of duty', and guide us and guard us day by day, that
our lives may be clean and pure i n Thy sight.
If there are any among us who know Thee not, O Christ, our Lord
and our Redeemer, we beseech Thee draw them unto Thyself. May their
eyes be opened to see Thee; may their ears be unstopped to hear Thy ten
der voice, and may their hearts be so touched by Divine love as to yield
obedience to Thy call.
May the camp and the battlefitj- be unstained by sin. May they, in
deed, become hallowed ground where our lives shall be dedicated to Thy
service.
But not for ourselves and our comrades alone would we plead with
Thee, O Thou prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God. It is for the lov
ed ones that we leave behind that we pray. They will need Thy' help.
Their sorrow will surpass our sufferings. By day and by night they
will be bowed with grief at the dangers we may' have to face, except that
Thuo, O Father, shalt give them the comfort which Heaven alone can offer.
We pray for them. O Father Almighty, tender and loving, give them the
poy of Thy presence; help them to feel in all its fullness Thy rich grace.
Fill their hearts with the Peace of God. Unto Thee would we lift up our
hearts in prayer for these dear ones. We know' that Thou lovest them far
more than we do, for God’s love surpasses man’s love as the Divine sur
passes the human, as eternity surpa ses time. Therefore we commend them,
O Father, to Thy tender care, and Thy loving kindness, and we go forth
with the joy of knowing that Thou w’q sustain and keep them, and that
their health and their lives w’ill be very precious in Thy sight.
As Thou workest through human agencies, honor us, O God, by using
us as Thy instruments to save the worid from the fearful evil which
wreaks its vengeance upon innocent women and helpless children and to
bring all people everywhere religious and civil liberty, that Thy name
may be glorified throughout all th’ world.
Let Thy benediction, O God, be upon our Nation. Banish from it all that
is unholy. Quicken its people to a new sense of duty to Thee and to
mankind. Fill them with the spirit of sacrifice.> Teach them that Thou art
calling them to some great service in the home, in the factory, on the farm,
as Thou are calling us to the battlefield. Aw’aken everywhere, O Heavenly
Father, a deeper sense of the meaning of life, a new consecration to our
Nation to Thy service, that the time may be hastened when, through the
service and the sacrifices of our country, Thy kingdom shall eome and
Thy will be done throughout all the earth, as it is done in Heaven, and
Christ shall reign in every heart.
Hear us, O God, in thes< our Leadings, for we come in the name of
Thy blessed Son, our Saviour, lifting up before Thee Thy promise to
hear and answer when we’ come in His name.
And now’, O Father, keep us pure and clean; keep our lives unspotted
that the work which we have been called to do may not be stained by
sin; and unto Thy name shall we give praise and honor here and through
eternity.
in ? the particular “take” that he' Sorrow,*’ “The Broken Law,’ “The
thinks is best. The length of the film Wonderful Adventure,’ "The Plunder
in miles is obtained by dividing 221,-j er.” “The Nigger,’’ “The Man From
000 feet by 5,280. ’Bitter Root.” “The End of the Trail,”
The list of Mr. Farnum's photo-plays ‘ Battle of Hearts,” “A Gilded Fool,'
is: “A Soldier’s Oath,” “Fighting “Samson.” "Fires of Conscience,” “The
Blood,” “The Bondman,” “A Man or Price of Silence.”
AMERICUS OIL COMPANY
“THE OLD MILL”
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If you want the prettiest sample, the cleanest seed, the best turn out. They make in grade from one ;
to three grades higher than the old system. ;
Clean seed means more money for the planter; lint left on the seed is a loss to you. Our system [
makes it possible to get the best results. [
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We pay Hghest cash price for cotton seed, peanuts and velvet beans and will sell you cotton seeti hulls,
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We Want Your Business And Guarantee Cour-
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DET MP PUCES
WASHINGTON, D. C„ August 13.
Religious objectors to military service
are to be assigned a definite place in
the national army by order of Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder. They
are to be sent to mobilization camps
along with other drafted men and will
there be given work declared by the
president to be non-combatant. Just
what this work will be is not knowm
but there is a vast quantity of such
w'ork in every military organization.
11. is believed, however, that these ob
jectors will be assigned work as army
clerks, being required to wear the
regulation uniform with distinguishing
marks affixed thereon.
DOGUS SHOWS
OPERA HOUSE
Tuesday
William Farnum in "The Price of
Silence.”
Friday
Jule Vernes’ "20,000 Leagues Under
the Sea.”
Saturday
”20-,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
ALCAZAR THEATRE.
Monday.
Paramount Picture, Kathlyn Wil
liams & House Peters in "Highway of
Hope.”—s acts.
Tuesday
World —Picture—Brady Made—Carl
yle Blackwell in "The Page Mystery.”
—5 acts.
Wednesday
Triangle Plays, Dorothy Dalton in
“Wild Winship’s Widow.” —5 acts.
“Twin Comedy.
Thursday
Paramount Picture, Pauline Freder-
J. A. DAVENPORT
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SYSTEM GINS, COTTON, COUNTRY
PROPERTY, DWELLINGS, HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, PLATE CLASS, AUTOMO
BILES.
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES
—TO—
Louisville, Ky.
Account Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1.0. D. F.
SEPTEMBER 17th 22nd., 1917
Greatly reduced Round Trip fares from all stations on
Southern Railway system in Georgia
Tickets on sale September 14, 15 and 16, 1917.
Return trip to original starting point mudl be completed
before midnight of September 2€, 1917.
For full information as to round trip rates from your
station, consult your nearest Southern Railway ticket
agent, or write
J. S. Bloodworth, R. L. Baylor,
T. P. A., Macon, Ga. L. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.
Opera House
TUESDAY
AUG. 14th.
WILLIAM
FARNUM
-IN—
"THE
PRICE
OF
SILENCE”
Filled with fa& moving
scenes that touch every
mood.
OPENS 4:30
Length of shows: One
hour and fifteen minutes.
' I
lek in "Her Better Self.”—s acts.
Friday
Vitagraph, Earle Williams in “The
Hawk.”—s acts.
Chapter 12 "Mystery o£ the Double
Crass.”
Saturday
Triangle Plays, Wilfred Lucas ani
Lillian Gish in “Souls Triumphant.”—
5 acts.
"The Camera Cure.” Triangle
Comedy.
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