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PAGE FOUR HOI SCHOOL ORATORS TO MEET NEXT FRIDAY Underwood to Preside Over Gathering At Birmingham With 7 States Represented BIRMINGHAM, May 13.—High school speakers of seven states are scheduled to meet here Friday, May 16, to compete for honors in Zone Four of the national oratorical con test being condcted by the Ameri can Bar Association, i with the co operation of approximately five hundred newspapers. The winner in this zone, which is composed of Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee, will compete in the national contest in Continental Memorial Hall, Wash ington, D. C., June 6, it is stated. Senator Oscar W. Underwood has been invited to preside at the Birm ingham contest. President Coolidge will preside at the national contest. The contests are being sponsored by the bar association and the news papers for the purpose of securing better popular knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, according t 0 Robert E. Lee Saner, of Dallas, Texas, president of the American Bar Association. New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Kansas City and Los Angeles were desig nated as the centers for other zone contests. John Hays Hammond, Frank G. Lowden, Robert Lee Saner and Herbert Hoover will assist in arranging the various zone contests. SMITH HEADS NORTH- EAST GEORGIA K. P.’S ATHENS, May 13.—R. L. J. Smith, of Commerce, was elected president of the association formed Jfere recently by the Knights of Pythias of northeast Georgia A association, organized here many years ago, has not met since ' 1917, and the new body will carry on. the work planned by the first association. Other officers elected are: Fleet -1 wood Lanier, of Athens, first vice .president; J. A. Symms, of Corner, second vice president; E. H. Smith, :jof Jefferson, chaplain; T. H. Niek lerso’n, of Athens, secretary; R. C. 'Normap, of Washington, sergeant at-arms; W E. Patman, of Sandy 1 Cross, inner warden. ; Every bird changes its feathers at least once a year. Constipation can ruin your health got permanent relief with Kellogg’s Bran When clean and clear, the intestine is converting wholesome food, frith vigorous health. But when clogged by constipation, it generates poisons from the obstructed food that ’can lead to many serious diseases/ Kellogg’s Bran sweeps, clc-ns and purifies the intestine. It has a natural, healthy action. It works exactly as nature acts. If eaten regularly, it is guaranteed to relieve permanently the most chronic cases of constipation, or your grocer will return your money. Results with Kellogg’s Bran are sure, for Kellogg’s is ALL bcjiti. Nothing but ALL bran can be 100 per cent effective. That is why Kellogg’s Bran, cooked and krumbled, is endorsed by doctors everywhere. Eat it. and you need never take another habit-forming drug or pill. FARM LOANS CHEAP MONEY! EASY TERMS NO COMMISSION Through our connection with The Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank we offer farmers 6 per cent money for 33 years on the amortization basis— NO COM MISSION—with privilege of paying all or any por tion after five years. Cheapest and best plan ever offered the farmer. QUICK SERVICE. Americus Abstract and Loan Co. R. L. Maynard, President 1 —M Ml ||IU ■ Office Hours— 9-12 A. M., Other Hours and Sundays 2-5 P. M. by Appointment DR. C. D. FAMBROUGH Chiropractor Lady Attendant Phone 653 Rylander Bldg., Americus, Ga. TOILET SETS Jn D’jer Kiss, Mary Garden and Many Other Lines NATHAN MURRAY Drug g i s t in 120 W. Forsyth St. Phone 79 I WEST >: Is now open with a complete line of meats ', of all kind. We carry a complete line of 9 Staple Groceries, A Trial Is All We Ask H? Prompt Delivery Is Our Motto I WEST END MARKET I Glawsos, Mgr. 706 W. Church St. U When Fire Bell Rings in Boston —1 ■— ' This motorycycle fire appa ratus, now being tried out in Boston’s narrow and crooked streets, is designed to save min utes when they count most. In autmobile and grass fires, where it can replace heavier equipment, it is expected to save the city $25,000 a year. The outfit com plete cost $7.50. It carries 300 feet of chemical hose , fire ex tinguishers, hose guns, axes, rakes and brooms. STATE AUTHORITIES COMMEND WARE SCHOOLS ATLANTA, May 13.—Work of school authorities of Ware County in improving the public school sys tem of that county was commanded in a report of a survey made re cently under the direction of the state department of education. It was pointed out that “the old time shacks which once served as school buildings have been replaced within many instances, by Well- con structed modern buildings which are worthy of pride of any county.” Many schools, it was stated, have been consolidated and “today Ware county will rank in number of schools consolidated and in new buildings constructed with any county in the state.” The report stated that ‘under the present administration, bonds have been issued to the amount of $700,- 000 of which sum $70,000 was de voted to the erection of new schoo s This amount was found inadequate or the purpose any many districts voted additional local bond isues in order to meet the regulations ree quired. As a result, Ware county boasts of school buildings .second to none at Emerson Park, Wacopa, Dixie-Union, , Waresboro, Bickley, Woodward-Godwin Mt. Green-Syc.i more oleman, Pittman, Inman, Mr ‘ nor, Millwood and Hopkins.” > Kellogg’s Bran, cooked and krinp i bled, should bo eaten regularly—at ■ least two tablespoonfuls dally—in chronic eases, with every m.-al. You . will enjoy ea'tiug it. Kellogg’s Bran has a wonderful flavor, a delicious nut like flavor. And this flavor is an exclusive Kellogg achievement. There are many ways to enjoy Kellogg’s Bran, cooked and krumbled. Eat. it with milk or cream as a cereal. Sprinkle it over other cereals. Cook it with hot cereals. Look for the reci pes on every package and try it in muffins, griddle cakes, bran bread, etc. Bring back your health with Kellogg’s Bran. Start to-day! Every member of your family should eat it. The leading hotels and clubs serve Kellogg’s Bran in individual pack ages. It is made in Buttle Creek. Sold by all grocers. MUST USE CARE SHIPPING EGGS Federal Fpod Inspectors Detail ed to Watch Such Shipment During Summer ATLANTA May 13.—Eggs ship ped in interstate commerce should be carefully handled by shippers ilk order to eliminate those that arc bad or that may spoil en route, ac cording to officials of the bureau of ■chemistry, United Stated depart ment of agriculture, who are charg ed with the enforcement of tr.e federal food and drugs act. Shipments containing eggs which have yolks stuck to the shell, moldy eggs, black spots, mixed rots, addled eggs, and any other eggs that are filthy decomposed or putrid are in violation of the law, it was pointed out. Federal food inspectors, it is stated, have been instructed to give particular attention to shipments of eggs during the warm months of spring and summer to see that the channels of interstate commerce are kept free from eggs that do not comply with the law. Shipments of eggs that are in violation of the law may be seized and the individuals responsible for the shipment prosecuted under fed eral food and drug act, officials said. Some states have specific laws requiring the handling of ail eggs placed on sale. Care candling before shipmest wiil enable dealers to eliminate bad. pgffii, it was pointed ou-t. The elimiq nation of the"’spoiled eggs before' shipment not only removes the haz- ' ard of violating the food laws, but it is economical in that it saves ship ping charges on eggs likely to be rejected) at place of receipt. T. F. RAINEY, 73, DIES AT DAUGHTER’S HOME ELLAVILLE, May 13.—T. F. Barney, aged 73 died at the home .of his daughter,.. Mrs. Mary Kate Barrow here Sunday morning at 3 o’clock. Mr. Rainey had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by four sons and two daughters: Fred Rainey of Oregon; Watson Rainvy of North Carolina; J. C. Rainey, of Ellaville; Tom Rainey of North Carolina; Mrs. Charlie Bivins of Schley county, Mrs. Jack Wall of Texas, and Mrs. Mary Kate Bar row of Ellaville A number of grandchildren also survive him Funeral services were conduc ed from the Baptist church Monday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. C. D. Carter officiating with inter ment in the local cemetery Mrs. L. H. Winter f -A The Young Mother’s Health Is Most Vital Hear What This Woman Says Jacksonville, Fla.—“Two or three years ago I had bad health. I suffered with tny head a great deal and was weak and nervous. My doctor said I should take a good tonic and recom mended Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Pre scription. By the time I had taken two bottles of the ‘Prescription’ I was feeling all right—had regained my strength and was relieved of the headaches and the nervousness. I hope to help others by recommending Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.’’ -'Mrs. L. 11. \\ inter. 628 Rosselle St. You should obtain this famous Pre scription now at your nearest drug store in tablets or liquid, or write Dr Pierce, president Invalids’ Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y„ for free medical advice. LORD BALTIMORE STATIONERY 90 sheets of high-grade paper 50 envelopes to match— sl.2s The most economical way to buy good Stationery. MURRAY’S PHARMACY The Rexall Store Americus, Ga. THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS Americus, Ga., May 5, 1924. The Board of Commisisoners of Roads and Revenues of Sumter county met in regular session. Present, N. A. Ray, chair man, C. C. Hawkins, R. S. Oliver, J. E. Pole and S. E. Statham. Minutes of regular meeting April 7, read and approved. Moved and carried to have Commisisoners Proceedings published in the Daily and Weekly Times-Recorder at a rate of $ I 5.00 per month. George Wright was put on Pauper Roll at $2.00 per month. There Being no further business the Board adjourned after approved April bills. H. D. WATS, Clerk. Bills approved and ordered paid for month of April, 1924. Paving Fund Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co $ 753.30 Central of Ga. Ry Co 7.66 American Ry. Express Co 6.83 J. B. Ansley . . 7.50 Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co 164.70 J. B. Ansley, Engineer ... 4.04 S. L. Hammond 41.25 J. B. Ansley, Engineer .... 7.80 D. F. Davenport 11.12 American Ry. Express Co. . 16.90 Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co 474.66 J. B. Ansley, Engineer .. 4.91 D. F. Davenport 13.67 J. B. Ansley, Engineer .. 9.80 American Rv. Express Co .... 81.90 Seaboard Air Lin e Ry. Co . 951.84 J. B. Ansley, Engineer .. 64.22 G. T. Beeman 150.00 Opry Heating & Plumb- ing Co. 15.20 Americus Water Works.. 19.53 American Ry. Express Co . 22.09 Albany Mill S'uply Co. .. 193.52 Americus Welding & Radiator Works . .. 22.25 M. H. Andrews 14.44 Mrs. M. I. Brown 5.23 C. S. Barnes 78.75 O. T. Bagwell ... 164.29 J. B. Bryant 150.63 R. O. Campbell Coal Co. 45.21 L. G. Council 191.63 SECOND DISTRICT EDITOKMEETING South Georgia Newspaper Men Are Organizing Association Tcday At Albany ■, ALBANY, May 13.—Newspaper , from thirteen, counties in the , Second Congressional district are | expected to gather here today to ! assist in the organization of a pess . association for the district. ! The opening session of the meet ing began, at noon when the visit ing newspaper men were' entertain ed at luncheon at a local hotel. Al bany newspaper men are hosts to /he gathering. There is at least one newspaper ( in .each county in the district and several of the counties have more than one pafjer published therein. There are four cities in the district I which have daily publications—A.l --: bany, Thomasville, Moultrie and Tifton—a larger number than in ! any other district in the state. PM PPOSPECTS UNIFORMLY ■ Field Forces of Department of Agriculture Say Fruit Is Set ting Well WASHINGTON MAY 13—Pros pects for a uniformly good peach crop in the southern states have been reported to the department of agriculture by its field forces, basing their estimates on condi tions as of May 1. An excellent bloom with the fruit setting well is reported in Virginia, while in Georgia another heavy crop is expected because of the fact that recent wind storms avoided the main peach belt. Georgia’s crop condition was estimated officially at 80 per cent of normal. Nine thousand years ago the site of Stockholm was beneath the gla cial ice sheet. You Know a Tonic is Good when it makes you eat like a hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening, Invigorating Effect of GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC 60c. OHSIB 1 Money back without question \bf HUNT’S GUARANTEED *-*KS£*' U SKIN DISEASE REMEDIES /»|| 7 F>7 (Hunt’s Salve and Soap), fail in I sj f s the treatment of Itch, Eczema, //j Ringworm, Tetter or other itch ing skin diseases. Try this treatment at our riak. Howell’s Pharmacy Planter’s Seed & Drug Company Erie Steam Shovel Co 39.00 L. G. Council 392.35 J. B.FFi e 824.25 E. J. Forest 171.94 ' Hall & Schley 23.63 Claude Harvey 44.63 A. H. Jennings 65.63 ; H. O. Jones 148.32 i D. E. Knight 95.82 Ladd Lime and Stone Co. 1,673.17 Loving Oil Co . 171.40 R. L. Maynard 97.13 J. F. Myers 44.63 1 R. A. Nicholson 69.57 ! E. M. Oliver 297.94 J. K'. Poole & Sons 80.07 J. H. Poole & Sons 1,116.72 R. E. Price 177.19 A. L. Rowland 177.19 L. L. Rowland 177.19 Sheffield Co 66.23 i Schofield Co 32.85 E. J. Salter 39.38 i Southern Rearing Co 30.79 J. H. Shumake 83.25 Taylor Iron Works 48.75 G. A. and W. G. Turpin .. 26.75 P. M. Wimbush 118.13 C. D. Williamson 74.82 ■ L. S. Woodruff Co 421.32 Pay roll 1,246.70 S'. L. Hammond 62.00 Total $11,833.61 Bills approved and ordered paid for month of April, 1924 s ■ QLmQLjt, A // r w I u rw\ 1 V- I General Fund Americus Water Works.. 202.86 J. B. Ansley, Engineer .. 5.00 American Agricultural Chemical Co 387.36 American Agricultural Chemical Co 16.03 J. B. Ansley 7.38 Mrs. H. C. Argo 90.00 J. B. Ansley 27.68 Albert Brady 9.60 Albert Brady 29.70 A. W. Buchanan 1.50 Dr. F- L. Cato 75.00 City and County Hospital 50.00 Carnegie Library 50.00 Fred Campbell 5.00 H. F. Everett 40.00 Lawrence Everhart 12.45 A. D. Gatewood, Jr 17.00 W. R. Hubbard 25.00 Hightower’s Book Store .. 4.75 R. A. Israel and A. D. Gatewood, Jr. 9.00 J. Q. Jones 2.50 Le Du Company 5,50 Ladies Aid Society 50.00 Geo. O. Marshall 150.00 A. C. Murray 2.50 J. F. Nicholson 4.50 Paupers 122.50 Planters Bank 10.00 J. H. Poole & Sons 5.00 J. W. Payne 300.00 Hains Sanitorium 25.00 N. A. Ray, chairman 33.33 Southern Printers 36.90 Southern Bell Tel and Tel. Co J - 7 5 Elbert Stallworth , 35.00 Sheffield Co 1-80 The Times-Recorder 88.10 U S. Mortgage & Trust Co . 9,875.00 Miss Margaret M. Card . 125.00 Walker, Evans & Cogs- well Co - 44.04 H. F. Watts, Secy 102.20 The Worrell Mfg. Co 99.85 The Dress Sale of the Year! frocks from the Famous . .. ii ■■ ■ all*at $28.75 These exclusive models If you are a friend of Peg just received from New gy Paige, come in and re- York and Peggy Paige— new your acquaintance— the same styles as are now if you have never worn to be seen in Paris and on one o f these lovely frocks Fifth Avenue, at Sherry's _ come in and get ac and the Kitz, or wherever . . . the fashionable, smart The prices in folk consort. Included in this sale are one-third to this group are dresses suit- one-half under the ordi able for every occasion— nary. You can obtain for shopping, luncheon, the $28.75 dresses which matinees, afternoon par- usually sell at $35.00, ties, evening dinners and $39.50, $45.00, $49.50, dances, and for sport and $55.00, $65.00 and outdoor picnic wear. $75.00. / _ . All Go On Sale Wednesday Morning at 8 o’clock and will Continue Three Days—None will be held over SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Formerly * $28.75 $35, $45, $55 $65 and $75 The Undersellers 211 FORSYTH ST. AMERICUS, GA. Between Rogers and Planters Seed Store TUESDAY AFTERNOON-MAY 13, 1924 U I. 1 '.'1.181 I! LIU UXHP Lucius Harvey - R. A. Israel 6.51 So. Ga. Public Service Co. 60.4? A. C. Murray 65.1 C G. L. Holloway 29.4 C Marshall & Bruce Co 45.0? J. G. Chambliss ...... 5.5 C J. G. Chambliss | 64.8 C J. A. Davenport 13.0 C Americus Welding Works _ 27.50 Americus Blacksmith Co. I 15.75 Americus Seed & Sup- £ ply Co - I 3.25 Atlantic Ice & Coal Corp. Y 4.54 Americus Battery Co. .... I 3.0 C Americus Construction Co. 93.11 Americus Drug Co. . 1.01 Americus Auto Co. 36.81 Brown, J. C 145.0 C Black, R. E 15.5 C Collum, J. L ? 38.5 C Feagle, J. A ’ .• 24.9( Glover Grocery Co Gatewood Motor Co. Happ Bros _ f 470. Howell’s Pharmacy 21.70 Harris, J. W 63.60 T. J. James 100.0 C Loving Oil Co. 665.85 Mathews Market A 42.36 Moreland-Jones Co. 278.40 McNeill, Raymond 9.37 Oliver-McDonald Co. 167.87 Pittman, Ross j. 1.25 Poole, J. H. & Sons 497.02 Planters Seed Co. 16.75 Phillips, J. T 2.85 Ray, N. A 31.50 Shipp Grocery Co 61.25 Schroeder, E. J. 14.60 Sheffield Co 158.00 Shumake, J. H 12.00 Standard Dry Goods Co. 2.50 . The Texas Co 103.65 Williair.s-Niles Co. 1.60 Yancey Bros. 175.04 Pay roll 1,197.80 Total $17,660.16
