About Americus times-recorder. (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current | View Entire Issue (May 21, 1924)
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 21, 1924 SHIP SALVAGING job ■[Hmm British Marine Engineers Expect to Raise Sunken German War ships At Scapa Flow LONDON, May 21.—The biggest ship-salvaging job over known is being attempted off Northeast Scot land—the raising of the interned German fleet, scuttled at Scapa Flow by Admiral Von Reuter in June, 1919. The hulks of sixty-eight war craft —once prides of the German fleet —have been rusting for more than four years, a tangle of junk, at the bottom of Scapa Flow. They were sunk simultaneously by their care takers. They went down, dramati cally, in a bunch and they are jum bled together in 20 fathoms of wa ter—and an English marine engine ering concern has tackled the hercu lean job of getting them up. Unprecedented engineering de vices will bfe used* in this job—a scheme of plugging up all holes in the biggest sunken battleships, pumping out the water, blowing them full of air, like a balloon, and thus causing them to float. Eight or nine years will be re quired to clear Scapa Flow -com pletely of the self-sunk German fleet. WOMAN WANTS ALIMONY AFTER QUARTER CENTURY MACON, May 21.—After being married for approximately a quar- owW HIiESA. xmK "7 ; ' V j W The Best Biscuits You Ever Tasted NOTHING adds more to a good meal than a heaping plate of delicious biscuits made from self-rising flour. Everybody loves them. Tempting, nourishing, wholesome, you’ll find in them a food value equalled by no other bread. "I find that biscuit) made out of self rising flour are delicious and require less shortening,” writes Mrs. C. S. P., of North Carolina. "The danger of having greenish-yellow ones occasioned by the use of too much soda is entirely eliminated. . . . Now I can be sure that even my sixteen year old daughter cannot fail in making biscuits or cakes when self-rising flour is used.” Self-rising flour is pure and wholesome —the ideal flour to use whenever uni formly good bakings are desired. It consists of choice soft wheat flour and healthful phosphate baking powder measured and mixed so carefully that your bakings are always dainty and tasteful. Once you try it, you’ll never be without it. Look for the Blue Shield on the bag. It means that you are buying guaranteed flour. FOLLOW THESE FIVE RULES For Making Perfect Biscuits with Self-Rising Flour. (1) See that your oven is hot- (2) Always use sweet milk or cold water; (3) Never add baking powder, soda or salt; (4) Use good shorten ing—lard, vegetable fat or butter; (5) Make soft dough —bake quickly. SOFT WHEAT MILLERS’ ASSOCIATION, Inc. - " ! I FWUR W. • A \ complies with all food Laws \ Tr*d. Mark R«g. □. 8. Pit. Off. It’s Healthful— Dependable—Economical ...... O ISIS l>U ter century, Mrs. Flora Shadburn of. this city has filed suit for alimony against her husband. J. D. Shad burn. An argument for temporary alimony will be heard by Judge H. A. Matthews in Bibb superior court May 24. Cruel treatment is the ground given for the suit and the woman asks custody of her six minor children. births exceed deaths IN 8188 DURING APRIL MACON, May 21.—Birthh ex ceed deaths in both Macon and Bibb county during the month of April, according to the consolidated report issued yesterday by Dr. C. L. Rid ley, city and county health officer. In the city there were eighty-four births and sixty-nine deaths. In ihe county the births were sixteen neg roes and fifteen whites born, while in the city the total was: Whites, 36; negroes 48. The deaths were: County, three whites, three negroes; city, twenty-seven whites, forty-two negroes. The death rate was higher among males while the birth rate was higher among females. DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL WILL CLOSE MAY 30 DUBLIN, May 21.—One of the largest classes in the history of the pchool will be graduated from Dublin High school this year. Grad uating exercises will be held on the night May 25th by Rev. J. C. G. Brooks, pastor of the first Metho dist church. Miss Margaret Bur gess, took first honor - with an aver age of 96.6. Miss Mary Radford was a close second with an average of 96 17-32 or 59 160 of a point lower. ■MIK Pffl HUGE SUM IN IK Over Six Millions Contributed By Public Service Corpora- tions During 1923 ATLANTA, May 21.—Public ser vice corporations operating in Georgia, paid a total of $6,298.- 739.66 in taxes to the slate during 1923, compared to $4,627,174.30 paid in 1922, accoding to the an nual report of the Georgia Public Service Commission made public today. Os the total amount, steam rail roads paid $4,010,783.84; terminal companies $58,753.53; express com panies $26,068.72; telegraph com panies $73,215.95; telephone com panies $377,518.53; cotton com press companies $73,705.93 and street railway, electric light and power companies $1,678,693.26, it was reported. The report stated that “there were reporting to the commission during the year, 201 public serv ice corporations and with few ex 'ceptions, thehy are in a prosperous condition and many have made I large extensions and dvlopmnts ' since the last report.” i Gross earnings of the railroad companies opeating in the state ■were given as $97,559,652.95 and oprating expenses, $83,897,174.32; gross earnings of terminal compan ies $349,996.57 and operating ex penses $744,660.16 gross earnings of telegraph and express compan ies $6,505,009.10 and operating penses $6,684,962.93; gross earn ings of street railways, gas and electric light companies, $3,578,- 385.48 and operating expenses $2,- 812,301.13; gross earnings of tele phone comanies $7,449,261.71 add operating » expenses $5,401,285.38 gross earnings of cotton compresses $1,241,233.27 and operating ex penses $838,514.54 according to the report. As to the Western and Atlantic railroad, the report said: “Under the lease act of 1915 the supervi sion of this great propertp and the state’s properties under lease in Chattanooga, was placed under this commission. The expenditures re quired of the lessee in addition to the proper repair and maintenance of the railroad and its propetieg on capital additions and bettements, not to be less than an average of $60,000 a year, have been prop erly reported. ■ The amount ex pended and allowed under this pre vision makes a total for the year of $90,480, which is in excess of contract requirements. The road is in first-class condition.” Warm A Rich Romance of India Seas iai A A i Jim yj I I mßwr I //OtfvW A J®? * T'hjK % 7Y« “THE MAN FROM BRODNEY’S” THURSDAY and FRIDAY HOW THEATER THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER JONES EULUGIZIS LEE ATSTATUEUNVEILING Veterans Hear Lee’s Ideal Was ‘Government of People By the State for the People CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 21.—Robert E. Lee is “greater in the thought of the world today than when he was laid to rest be neath the academic shades of his beloved jollege in Lexington,” Dr. M. Ashby Jones, of Atlanta, son of the chaplain attached to the Con federate leader’s staff, declared in an address prepared for delivery at the unveiling of a statute of Lee, which was part of the opening oxer cises of the Confederate Veterans Reunion here today. , Declaring that the story of the Southern chieftain’s life might be called the last chapter in the his tor of the building of independent commonwealth in tis country, Dr. Jones struck a comparison in the lives of Lee and Abraham Lincoln. ‘While Lee was growing up un der th e influence of his intense in heritance of a long past within the creative culture of an emphasized local consciousness,” the speaker said, ‘Abraham Lincoln was being molded within the widened horizon limitless plains of a new America. Lee was essentially a Virginian of Virginians; Lincoln was a man of the people. When Lincoln talked about the Union, his consciousness knew no provincial barriers and the flood-tide of his sympathies sw n pt away constitutional limitations and distinctions. Union upon the lips of Lee meant a united group of self governing commonwealths. “Lincoln’s ideal was ‘a govern ment of th e people, by the people, and for the people,”’, the speaker continued. “Lee’s ideal was a gov ernment of the people, by the states, for the people. Here, then, was an irrepressible conflict, not simply be tween two interpretations of our constitution, but between two ideals of democracy.” UNION HIGH TEAM WINS FROM CUTHBERT LESLIE, May 21.—Unio,n High has fallen heir to another victory, 3-1 at Cuthbert’s expense. The game was not played on the home lings diamond, but a real battle was fought there. This was the initial appearance of the Cuthbert crew. After gaining a series fiom Amer icus Hi this season, they met de feat at the hands of the fast U. H. S. squad. Bradley, the old veter an, and Coach Lamb’s best bet, was sent to the mound Saturday amid the cheers of joy from the local fans. Womack, the blooming youngster - was almost chosen to do his best for the 15th district ag gregation, bu tthe preliminaries of both squads dimmed the materializ ing liojfe of Coach Lamb, and called very plainly for the services of Bradley. Hollis, the visiting pitcher was very closely watched during his stay in the bull-pen. He possessed such a fast ball that the local fans be came afraid—they cried: “He’s a wizzard with the pill—who can beat him?” The voice of Umpire Anderson changed these forces with great great courage and fighting spirit, and the c owd’s hearts filled their mouths "or nine breath-taking in nings. The first three men to face “Ole Reliable” hit safely and count ed their lone tally at this interval of the game, a walk error and a timely single by Bass scored iwoi runs in the third. The 3rd tally was made by another walk, hit bas man and error. Though it seem 'd at first Ole Union Hi was gone, but Bradley knew he had won the con fidence of his mates and fans and he proved his invaluable worth by staying off a seemingly defeat. PIGGLY WIGGLY SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY MORNING IVORY SOAP, 10c Cakes ’ * PIE PEACHES IQp No. 2 1-2 Cans lUV Quart Jars QQr* Dill Pickles CHEAP MONEY TO LEND We always have money to lend on farm lands at lowest rates and best terms, and you will always save money by seeing us. We give the borrower the privilege of making payments on the principal at any interest period, stopping interest on such payment. We also make loans on choice city property. Write or see R. C. Ellis, President, or G. C. Webb, Vice-Presi dent, in charge of the Home Office, Americus, Georgia.— Empire Loan and Trust Company Americus, Georgia Era Mrs. T. A. Bradley was a visi tor at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. C. Veal, Wednesday afternoon, The New - Era school enjoyed a, picnic at Myrtle Springs Thursday. Mrs. J. W. Potter spent Thurs day night and Friday here at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. M. Park er. Miss Lucile Middlebrooks and tw 0 brothers spent Friday here at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. O. Bray. Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Bailey, of Americus spent a few days of last week here at the home of Mrs. M. C. Veal. Mrs. W. B. Compton, of DeLeon Springs, Fla., spent the week-end here with relatives. Miss Mary Ardis Barron spent the week-end with Misses Florrie Bailey and Eva Hill. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Ledger and children were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. Kin Denison Thus day evening Mrs. H. J. Morris, Mrs. H. O. Morris, Curtis, Floyd and Linwood Morris and Gilbert Beard were visi tors at the home of Mrs. S. M. Parker Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Freeman and children and Miss Irene Ghol son, of Americus were Sunday visi tors at the home of their grand mother, Mrs.. Mary Giles. M. and Mrs. T. A. Bradley were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. B. R Bradley Mrs H. C. Murphy o f Americus was a visit or at the home of her father, A. W. Parker Monday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bradley and son - Wade spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Harrell at their home near Shiloh. M. and Ms. Alex Haden were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. find Mrs. E. W. Parker. The New Era school closed Fri day evening with appropriate exer cises Miss Sara Ruth Stripling has re turned to her home at Camilla. TEN DOGS IMPOUNDED BY VALDOSTA POLICE VALDOSTA, May 21.—Ten dogs were caught and impounded yester day afternoon by city officials in furtherance of the campaign for enforcing the board of health order. These impounded dogs were found on the streets without muzzles, and they will be held for three days. During this period the owner can redeem them by paying the fees, having them vaccinated, registering them and securing a dog tag for the current year. Awful news from eveiywhere to day. Many killed in auto crashes. People who pass the news by with out reading it may be the next ones. President Coolidge has a free baseball pass, and if this dooesn’t make every little boy want to be president, nothing will. SWEET DRFAMS SPRAY FAST WORKER Kills Insects While Yotr Look. Rids Premises of Flies, Mites, Moths, Ants and Fleas. Easy to Use. The quickest and most certain way to kill any sort of insect is by using Sweet Dreams Spray. This fast worker kills insects while you look—if it fails, the purchase price is cheerfully refunded. And the wonderful thing about Sweet Dreams Spray is the fact that it is poisonous only to insects. Hence Sweet Dreams is highly rec ommended for us e in homes, restau rants, bakeries, markets and other places where flies and bugs are troublesome. Kill the parents and you starve the child Use Sweet Dreams Spray tollay. Half-pint, red-top cans, 40 cents. Larger packages much cheaper in proportion. Sold by every dealer, everywhere.— (adv). HETHOWSTS TO HUE SCHOOL FOR PASIOFS Course Offered Approved By Board of Missions and Gen eral Sunday School Board NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 21. Beginning May 28, eighteen Pas tors’ School will be held in various sections of Southern Methodist ter ritory during the summer, it is an nounced by Rev. R. H. Ruff, home mission secretary of the Board of Missions of the Methodist Episco pal church, South. The dates and places for holding the twelve standard schools are as follows: Epworth Church, Okla homa City, May 27-June 10; Logan College, Russellville, Ky., May 28- June 11; Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga., May 28-June 11; Central Col lege, Fayette, Mo., June 3-20; Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn., June 4-18; Trinity College, Durham, N. C., June 4-18; Wo man’s College of Alabama, Mont gomery, Ala., June 5-19; Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Tex as, June 11-25; Hendrix College, Conway, Ark June 11-27; Ran dolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va.. June 25-July 9; Colombia College, Columbia, S. C., June 25-July 9: Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va., June 18-June 30. According to Mr. Ruff, the Pas tor’s schools offer three main ob jectives: First, they give pastors, unable to obtain adequate prelim inary training, an opportunity to continue their work; second they keep pastors informed as to best and most efficient methods; third, they furnish recreation, inspiration, and congenial association. The schools offer courses ap proved by the Board of Mission and the general Sunday school board, giving credit for same. The in structors and speakers are out standing men in both state aid church experts in their various lines.. STOCK IN WINTER HOTEL IS OFFERED THOMASVILLE, May 21.—A sales organization has been perfect ed for the opening of a campaign here for subscriptions for a winter hotel. The idea of a winter hotel for Thomasville is not a new one but a cherished hope for some time and citizens are taking a great deal of interest in the matter. The pro ject has been indorsed by many civic clubs of the city, many es saying to aid in the campaign. The Business and Professional women’s club in endorsing the movement sent a petition to the committee ask ing to be allowed to purchase the first hundred dollar share. Only eight civil officers of the United States have been impeached and tried before the Senate, and anly two of them have been con victed. Cultivation of semi-arid lands does not cause any appreciable dif ference in the rainfall in those regions, according to the records of the Department of Agriculture. ANSLEY’S HB £ Thursday Specials AT REAL JAP CREPE White, Pink, Canary, 4iWv Lavender, Lt. Copen. YARD Guaranteed fast colors. at FILET curtain NETS Several dainty designs, splendid qualities. YARD Regular 40c Graide „ .. «■— v PRICED AT DAINTY LACES —7 lz 2c Real imports in / I - «|n M—n. -i.—t.—n—n—<i—«i|» 1 j Newest Bunched Lace Bands a Effects in Deep Cream and Ecr <u ings, just in by last express. Cm- * JIWJ ANSLF j iTL SELLS ' I PAGE SEVEN CHERY SOON TO START BUYING CREAM (Continued From Page One.) of finest quality creamery butter At' prevailing prices, this mfeans that farmers of Sumter and adjoining counties who market their cream for cash in Americus at our plant will receive approximately S2OO a day or around $6,000 a month. This would, it appears to me, be a tidy sum to add to the income of Sum ter county farmers, and one I am sur e they will be quick to avail themselves of. The establishment of the Americus Creamery, now positively assured within a month means that every farmer in the county who wants to do this can place himself on the creamery pay roll.. How much he will be paid depends altogether upon the num ber of cows he milks, and the care he gives these, combined with the quantity of feedstuff he raises. The marketing of hay by the gallon is soon to be an accomplished fact in this community through the estab lishment of the creamery In Amer icus. “We are stating this venture cautionsly and how rapidly the plant, will be expanded depends'almost al together upon the attitude assumed by the farmers in contigious terri tory. If these fames can and will bring in suplies more than sufficent for our present capacity, the com pany i s prepared to double this in order to create a market for every gallon of cream that can be pro ducted in this section. The capacity of our plant can easily be doubled this contingency having been pre pared for in the original plans, and if this be necessary, then we could handle 400 gallons of cream every 24 hours, which would mean an out put of 1000 pounds of butter, with daily payments to farmers of S4OO or a monthly payroll with only farmers’ names thereon amounting to approximately $12,00 a month. It can be easily seen that this means $144,000 distributed annually pmong Sumter county farmers in addition to the profits made on this butter which would be brought in here and spent in trade channels in this community. “Statistics show that there is noz enough butter produced in the en tire state of Georgia at tnis time to supply the one city of Atlanta, the state of Tennessee shipping a solid carload of butter to that one con suming center alone every day at ter begins to be turned out here and this time. Just as soon as this but is shipped away t 0 larger cities, it means that Americus will be given tremendous advertising. This ‘Sum ter-Maid’ butter is destined to put Americus ‘on the map’ not only in Georgia but in other states as well, and persons looking for agricultural investment will have their attention drawn irresistibly to this section through the quality and quantity of butter produced here. “In addition t 0 the creamery out put, we will continue the manu facture of ice cream in our new plant, having a capacity in this de partment of 300 gallons daily, which is just about enough to meet pres ent requirements.”
