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EDITORIALS
French Simplicity—
The simplicity of great
Frenchmen is always a thing that
foreigners notice. A crowd of
travellers had a good example
of it the other day at the Gare
de Lyon.
Marshal Petain, who headed
the French army in the closing
days of the war and won lasting
glory for himself, was at the sta
tion waiting for the train on
which his wife was ..coming to
Paris. When the train finally
arrived there was an unusual
dearth of porters and Madam
Petain made a gesture of de
spair, as she had about six big
valises and hat boxes.
But Petain the soldier, the
strategist, was not easily daunt
ed. He got hold of a porter’s
truck, piled his wife’s belongings
on it and wheeled them to a taxi.
‘‘l save a tip," said the great
soldier.
Next time you start to leave
your room in the hotel, for the
dining room, put the hat back on
the bed. You save a tip. Three •
dime tips a day is 30 cents or
$2.10 a week—if you eat three
meals. The old straw isn’t
worth but about 99 cents today,
anyway- a
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Consult Your Banker —
The American Bankers asso
ciation urges that prospective
purchasers of bonds consult
their bankers before buying, un
less they are thoroughly familiar
with the securities offered.
It’s a god idea. Reputable
bond salesmen won't object.
The other kind may—and that’s
why it’s a good idea.
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Real Progress—
Forty years ago there were
about 60,000 college apd uni
versity students in America.
Now there are nearly half a mil
lion.
While the total population
has increased 70 per cent, the
college population has increased
700. Probably nine-tenths of
the present students are the chil
dren of parents who did not
themselves go to college. Scarce
ly one in a hundred of them had
college - trained grandparents.
What was only a little while ago
the rare privilege of the few is
now the opportunity of all and
the achievement of multitudes.
We are carrying on the most stu
pendous experiment in higher
education ever undertaken in the
world.
We are, in our way, at last
achieving the ideal of ‘‘an edu
cated democracy."
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T ransportation—
Recent reports from southern
Indiana, country famed for
canteloupes, stated that the
growers were having difficulty in
selling their crop at fifty cents
a truck load.
At the same time report was
made these same southern Indi
ana canteloupes were selling in
restaurants at 15 cents for a
half, and at grocery stores for
10 cents each.
• And this within 100 miles of
where the canteloupes- were
grown.
Marketing and transportation
are still two of the gieat prob
lems that must be solved before
the farmer gets a justifiable price
for his products and the consum
ing public gets value received
for its money.
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Death’s Victory
Cross—
There will be no chance for
motorists to forget auto acci
dents in Ohio. A large white
cross is to be erected on the site
of every serious motor accident
in the state.
The crosses will stand as a
ghastlv reminder of accidents
which took the lives of motorists.
They will also serve as warning
signals, and their number around
one death trap will indicate the
dange. present-
Motorists in Ohio can decide
when it is better to drive care
fully or “plant a cross.’’
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A Relief—
Rev. Fred Bridgman, Ameri
can missionary in the Transvaal,
tells of halting a riot with a
astabushkd
A THOUGHT
A brother offended is harder to
be won than a strong city.—Prov.
18:19.
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The wrath of brothers is fierce
and devilish.—Spanish provereb.
movie. Native strikers were
preparing to go on a rampage
and tear up the town of Johan
nesburg. Mr. Bridman and his
aide set up a movie machine and
flashed an American two-reel
comedy on a hastily improvised
screen.
Result: the would-be rioters
broke into roars of laughter, and
the incipient trouble was avert
ed.
This is printed chiefly because
it’s such a relief to hear a good
word for the movies once in a
while. With self-appointed
guardians of the public morals
at the movies’ door, it’s rferesh
ing to get a vote from the other
side.
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Resurrection—
Experiment has been tried of
reproducing on a small scale the
conditions of life on the jvorld
as taken as a whole.
A naquarium is stocked with a
balanced population of small
water animals and plants, and
then sealed up, so that nothing,
not even air, can get in or out of
it.
Life goes on, generation after
generation; the animals eating
the plants and each other; the
animals breathing in oxygen and
breathing out carbon dioxide
and the plants 'jbfreathing the
carbon dioxide restoring its oxy
gen for the animals to breathe
and storing up its carbon for
animals to ea>.
The earth is such a closed cir
cle of life. The same food ma
terials are used over and over
again; the same breath exchang
ed between animals and plants.
The resurrection of the body is
a continuous and universal pro
cess.
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“Happy” Endings—
The people demand a “happy
ending," say the movie manu
facturers. No doubt. But does
a "happy” ending necessarily
mean a stupid one.
If kingdoms must be over
thrown, cities destroyed, whole
peoples martyred and multitudes
tortured and slaughtered, all
that the final close-up may show
the right man embracing the
right girl, that is ‘happy" only
on the assumption that audiences
have no sense of proportion.
Yet this is an exact descrip
tion of more than one famous
film. It is a strange sense of
perspective.
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Price Fixing—
There is one place in the
country where government price
fixing is practiced, and it’s a big
success. At least, from the
viewpoint of the thousands who
visit Yellowstone National Park
every year.
The government fixes the
price of everything sold in the
park and with the exception of
gasoline, which must be trans
ported many miles over narrow
mountain roads, the prices are
no higher than in other parts of
the country.
It would be a grand place for
profiteers were it not for the
watchful eye of the government.
Price-fixing there makes it pos
sible for thousands to see the
park who otherwise couldn’t af
ford it.
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Commonwealths—
Australia lets contracts for
$17,000,000 worth of vessels,
as part of a five-year program
for an Australian—not a British
—navy.
In due time Australian minis
ters, in Washington and Tokyo,
will doubtless negotiate treaties
regarding the use of that navy.
Meantime, is an Irish min
ister in Washington now and
steps have already been taken
for the appointment of a Ca
nadian one. The very word
British Empire" is no longer
used. "Colony" is forgotten,
and even “Dominion" is going
out. "Nations*' these peoples
call themselves, and refer to their
community unity as a "Common
wealth of nations"—something
a little more than a league, but
much less than an empire.
Who says the world does not
still move’ There are other
Declarations of Independence
than that adopted July 4. 1776.
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POP SLUPE HAS BEtM ABSOLUTELY SOLD
ON TttE IDE/Y OF TH-E POCKET INSURANCE.
Policy that an out of Town drummer,
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OTHER DAYS IN AMERICUS
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY j
(From The Times-Recorder. Sept.
15, 1895.)
Mr. Robert Pryor, whose fine
farm lies just across the Sumter
line in Lee County, was in the city
Saturday. Besides being a success
ful farmer, Mr. Pryor raises stock
as well, every mule on his planta
tion having been raised by him.
Americus will be treated to a
genuine innovation in the grocery
business on Saturday next, forty
strong and invincible from a stand
point of persoanl loveliness will I
take possession of Gatewood’s fancy i
grocery store and cator to the wants J
of the son of man who comes to buy. ! ;
Mesdames M. R. Boren and Frank-
Sheffield will play the role of pro- j'
prietors, while the clerical force will J'
be composed of Misses Alice Wheat- i
ley. Callie Windsor, Tazzee Me- '
Kenzie, Nannie Lou Hawkins, Alice
Stallings, Belle Windsor and others.
Even now the careful man hoardeth i
his shekels for the feast while the
impecunious dudelet fain would ■
borrow him in advance.
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
(From The Times-Recorder. Sept.
15, 1915.)
Lee G. Council of Americus, has
accepted the appointment of Gover
nor Nat. E. Harris, to sqrve on a '
committee in the promotion of a i
Jefferson Davis Highway which will
ultimately extend from the Atlantic
to the Pacific oceans across the
southern part of the United States.
A wagon train of fifteen or eigh- '
teen wagons* loaded with cotton '
bales of last years crop and coming '
from the W. E. Mitchell plantation 1
in Sumter, drew up today at the 1
Commercial Warehouse, where the 1
cotton will be sold. Mr. Mitchell ;
EpITOR I A L S
A study conference on “the
churches and world peace” will be
called in Washington, the first week
in December, to consider ways to
wards a “warless world.”
It is a good purpose, and the con
ference may do some good.
It may help crystalize tht? opinion
of some millions of Americans.
But the immediate situation is
that the opinion of twenty millions,
or a hundred millions, does not
count, so long as the power of in
action rests in a small minority of
the present membership of the Unit
ed States Senate.
Less than a dozen irreconcilable
isolations, but these few intrenched
in the packed Foreign Relations
Committee; a few more timid and
vicillating; a few Republicans too
reactionary to, follow even Republi
can leadership forward; a few Dem
ocrats too partisan to follow even
their own platform if Republicans
approve it too —these few skillfully
manipulated, have been able, and
may be able again, tp prevent the
only concrete action now possible.
They may still keep America,
alone of civilized nations, out of the
World Court, founded on American
principles and established by Amer-
AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER
D CENTER FOLKS
| has several hundred bales of cotton
which he carried over from last
season, and will sell it on the pres
ent rise in'values.
Miss Elizabeth Brown will go
, shortly to Macon where she will re
side with her sister, Mrs. T. F.
Callaway, and will accept a teach
age/ of which Mr. Callaway is the
age, of which Mr. Calaway is the
official head.
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY
(From The Times-Recorder. Sept.
15, 1905.)
The reception service at First
Baptist church last night, extending
a welcome to the new pastor, Rev.
O. P. Gilbert, was an occasion of in
terest long to’be remembered. Hun
dreds of Americus people were
there assembled and the welcome
this extended Rev. Gilbert was botn
cordial and sincere.
The Americus man possessing
such rare treasure, as a good cook
or even a poor one, will not indorse
the plan proposed by_a citizen of a
neighboring town to the end of
breaking up the basket and tin
bucket habit.
Will the long planned building of
the Americus Y. M. C. A. become a
reality soon, or will the proposition
to build drag along indefinitely?.
More than a year ago the local as-4
sociation got ready to build and
purchased a beautiful and well lo
cated lot a cost of $1,300 0f51,400.
While some few sales of cotton
were made yesterday at ten cents,
prices ruled below that figure
considerably at the opening. Re
ceipts at the warehouse went near
the 500 mark yesterday and consid
erable cotton was sold at prevailing
prices and the money swapped for
goods.
ican initiative.
Unless America can take this
simple and obvious step, it is useless
to plan any other.
The court, to be sure, can not
alone make a “warless world.” But
it is the most elementary step to
wards it.
Co-operation is the ojoy way to
prevent war. There is no national,
istic way to do it.
Unless the nations can organize
for peace, there will be no peace.
And so long as the richest and
most powerful nation of all refuses
to join in any international organ
ization, the rest can do no more
than half the task.
These conferees may help convert
the millions. But until the dozen
are converted, the millions are im
potent.
That can not b* 30 one by argu
ment. It has not yet been done by
the platforms of both parties, the
leadership of three presidents and
the martyrdom of two, and the qom
' mon voice of the rest of the world.
Nothing is strong enough to affect
the present situation unless it is
strong enough to budge these few
. senators.
Perhaps a Rooseveltian big stick
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A girl gets a kick out of limbs lookin’ slick, when she’s
™r new pa J r J 10 * 6 - The silkiness shines, and it brings
out the lines—a fact that she very well knows.
•nJ bree . ze ’ show they’re rolled at the 'cnees,
and she 11 tell you that’s cov.er, by far- It’s style, and she ll grab
t ° r ‘ maybe it s habit. Whatever they’re rolled for, they are.
The reds and the blues, and the funny name hues, are real
,y. C ? n »k qU L e das !” n : Not ten years a *° we ’ d have laugh
ed at their show, but today it’s all right ’cause it’s fashion.
’Course some have the knack, with conservative black, to
make them look flashy as bright ones. And others, I guess,
blend right in with the dress if the maiden is wearin’ the right
ones.
Alas! Common cotton in hose, is forgotten. It’s had its
full swing and it’s through. The silk has displaced it, the shine
has erased it—but I’m not objecting, are you?
would be effective on some whom
they have been able to use. The
leaders are proof against even this.
WANTS TO ABOLISH
DEAD LETTER OFFICE
The government would like to get
rid of the dead letter office—and
could if each of us would only write
his own name and address, for re
turn, on the outside of the enve
lope.
It is simple enough. But so are a
lot of other things that involve noth
ing but all of us using all our sense
all the timq.
We would kill few or no people
on the highways if each of us would
always be alert, sober, careful and
skilled; we would have few acci
dents in industry if each of us
would use as much sense all the time
as all of us do most of the time; the
whole of life would run smoother
if each of us wouW always do each
little thing the best he kieows how.
But it can’t be done. Human
nature is not built that way. There
will always be people who mail un
signed letters in blank evelopes.
Whoever is careful enough always
to write his own address —on the
envelope for return is also careful
enough to write the sending address
correctly. But you can not run lift
on the assumption that everybody
will do even the simplest thing right
all the time.
JOBS FOR FARMERS
WHOM DROUTH HIT
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 14.—Of
fering to give some of the drought
stricken farmers employment, two
South Georgians have written the
Georgia Department of Agriculture
at the State Capitol that they can
employ a number of men in gather
inging crops. Farmers from
drought-affected areas who wish em
ployment will be put in touch with
the South Georgians if they will
write the commissioner of agricul
ture, he told this correspondent to
day.
Lon Dickey, of Fitzgerald, Ga„
wrote that he can use eight men to
begin work now and continue until
Christmas, and possibly until spring,
at $1.50 a day. He has 400 acres
WANTED !
Hens and Fryers
Market Stronger
AMERICUS
HATCHERY AND
SUPPLY CO .
Americus, Ga.
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explain IT
J. LEWIS
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Empire Building
Phone 830
Americus, Ga.
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 15, 1925'
of grain ready to gather, and the
only man on the farm is the fore
man.
Mr. Dickeky said he will furnish
cook for the men will charge them
only actual cost of production. He
will also furnish housing accommo-
NOTICE!
Notice is hereby given that the
Central of Georgia Railway has pe
titioned the Georgia Public Service
Commission for authority tor discon
tinue between Americus and Albany
its local trains Nos. 21 and 22 now
operating between Albany, Ameri
cus and Columbus, effective with
the inauguration of “The Flamin
go,” first train southbound Sept.
28.
This notice is given in accordance
with the requirements of the Geor
gia Public Service Commission.
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RY. CO.
By H. D. Pollard, General Manager.
AMERICUS FISH
FISH & OYSTER CO
Always Fresh Fish
Phone 778
•$ ALWAYS
OEMAHO
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ments for expert ste- _
fj nographers every I
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L'J COLLEGE M
Americus
Undertaking Co.
NAT LEMASTER, Manager
Funeral Directon
And Embahnen
Night Phones 661 and 88
Day Phones 88 and 231
L. G. COUNCIL, President T. E. BOLTON, Ass’t. Cashier
C. M. COUNCIL, V.-P. & Cashier. J. E. KIKER, Ass’t. Cashier
The Planters Bank of Americus
(Incorporated)
a Success
. Independence
The first s':ep for permanent
lucceu is to lave. Why not
let our Sayings Department
be of service. We pay 4%
Compound interest temi-an
nually. Later on you will
find this a wise move for in
dependence and happiness.
Capital and Surplus $350,000.00
RESOURCES OVER $1,700,000
Prompt, Conomtr.., Accommodrfn,
dations and railway tickets neces
sary.
E. T. Nottingham, of Roberta, Ga
said that he has good corn and and
cotton crops, and needs three fam
ilies to help gather crops. He also
has two farms to let out. free of
rent.
THE STANDARD
OUR SEPTEMEBER SALES OF
FER UNLIMITED OPPORTUNI
TIES FOR SUBSTANTIAL
SAVINGS MANY EXTRA
SPECIALS THAT WE CANNOT
ADVERTISE.
Dimity Bed Spreads,
At $1.98
Extra large Dimity Bed Spreads;
actual size 81x90 inches. Large
enough for largest double beds.
Pepperel Double Bed
Sheets, $1.38.
Genuine Pepperel. Every sheet
has the Pepperel label; with broad
hems, double bed size; bleached,
snow-white.
The Best Gingham,
At 15c Yard
Every yard guaranteed fast color.
Over 50 new patterns to select from
Will wear and look as good as any
25c Gingham.
25c Marquisette,
At 12 l-2c.
Regularly 25c everywhere. These
are mill lengths of 10 and 20 yard
pieces, But we will cut in any cur
tain length to suit customer.
Pretty Mercerized Underwear
Crepe, At 15c Yard.
White, pink and light blue; full
width; mercerized. Plenty for all
who come early.
Hong Kong
Crepes, At 98c
Better than many Cantons selling
for twice the price of these. In
black, white and full range of col
ors; 38 inches wide.
Boys Union Made
Overalls, At 98c
None better made for boys at any
price. Sizes 6 to 16 years. Made
with elastic suspenders..
Men’s Union Made
Overalls, At $1.49
Os white back Indigo Blue Den
ims. Colors warranted. Sizes 32 to
44, with lengths running as long as
36.
THE STANDARD
DRY GOODS COMPANY
Forsyth Street, Next Door to Bank
of Commerce
AMERICUS, GA.
Dr. R.B. Strickland
Dentist
Americus, Georgia
BELL BUILDING
Over Western Union Telegraph Co.
RAILROAD SCHEDULES
Central of Georgia Railway Co.
(Central Standard Time)
Arrive Depart
12:20 am Chi-St. L-Atla 2:53 am
1:53 am Albany-Jaxv 3:35 am
3:20 am Jaxv.-Albany 11:42 pm
3:35 am Chgo-Cinti-Atla 1:53 am
3:40 am Jaxv-Albany 11:25 pm
5:29 am Macon-Atlanta 10:35 pm
8:10 am Albany 6:47 pm
10:10 am Columbus 3.15 pm
1:54 pm Atla-Macon 1:54 pm
1:54 pm Albany-Montg 1:54 pm
3:10 pm Albany 10:12 am
6:47 pm Atlanta-Macon 8:10 am
10:35 pm Albany-Montg. 5:29 am
11:25 Pm Chi-St L-B’ham 3:40 am
11:42 pm Chi-St L-Atla 3:20 am
SEABOARD AIR LINE *
(Central Time)
Arrive Departs
7:55 am Cordele-Helena 9:35 am
12:26 pm Savh-Montg 3:28 pet
3:23 pm Savh-Montg pm
J. A. BOWEN, Local Agent.
