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THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 29, 1925 100 Much Efficiency “And the ‘H’ instead of your first name—is that also an economy?” as ked Constance. “Assuredly.” “But there must be ether *H. Hedges’ in the world, even in the city. It would, seem very easy to get you mixed up.” x "Theoretically, yes. practicing, no. Take your own case. Your name, I believe, is Constance T. Brooke. 1 care not what the middle name may be; it is superfluous and wasteful in any event. We will throw out the ‘T., to begin with. We will now assume that your card is printed ‘C. Brooke. 1 ” “Engraved,” amended Constance. “Printed,” said Mr. Hedge. “En graving costs from three to four times as much. However, you are ‘C. Brooke.’ Now you suggest that that is not sut'fcient identification. I in sist that, for your purpose, it is. In the first place, nearly all persons to whom you distirbute this card owing to a silly social custom, are quqite a ware of pour identity. In the second place there is no other ‘C. Brooke’ residing at this number on Fifth Avenue. In the third place, I venture to say that not in all the circle of your acquaintance is there another C. Brooke with whom you could pos sibly be confused. There may be other C. Brookes in the world. Yet I should estimate, offhand, that your chances of being confused with one in three or four million. So you see that practice and theory are not al- TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR Tellsoftheßenefitßeceived by Taking Lydia E. Pink ham’s Vegetable Compound Leavenworth, Kansas. “My work was long-distance operating and sup- ervising, and I got into a verynervous state and was all run-down. 1 was easily annoyed at trifles, was ex tremely nervous and always had a tired feeling which made me awfully listless. Through a newspaper I learned of Lydia E. Pinkham’sVeg-' ■ < ief * JsL B J etable Compound and thinkingit would help me I tried it It quieted my nerves, I was less annoyed and more lively. It took away that dragging feeling and improved my health in every way. I was able to continue my work with more vigor than before and I recommend the Vegetable Com pound to all young girls. lam mar ried now and have a big baby boy and am in the best of health. If I should ever have any trouble I’ll take the Vegetable Compound again, for I know it will help me as it did before. ” Mrs. O.W. Thiel, 925 Pawnee St., Leavenworth, Kansas. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound is a dependable medicine for all these troubles. For sale by drug gists everywhere. Fine Mules X ♦ We received today two car loads Kentucky and Tennessee Mules—all mare mules. These mules were bought right and will be sold right. You will always find a large lot of mules in our stable to select from. CASH OR CREDIT G. A. & W. G.Turpin We are in the Market for Peanuts Farmers Cotton£Oil CO. Phone 92 '-?■ "<Se . I\ B | ilS’ * v JR ■WO 1 Will I T I |l| 11 [I Bl Bl ml ' I 1 ■ JIM “What is that for?’’ ways in accord. Take my advice and leave the ‘e’ off the Brooke. It is cumbersome, unnecessary, and silent If you use it you ought to pronounce it. Otherwise it is alphabetic ex travagance.” Mr. Hedge smiled gently and evi dently awaited a refutation of his statement. There was none from Constance; she was annoyed and angry. “That being the case,” she said, controlling her voice, “why not leave the final *e’ off ‘Hedge’?” The substitute father studied her with quick interest. “You are an apt pupil,” he said. “The suggestion is excellent. When it is necessary for me to obtain new cards I shall do so. Thank you.” Somehow Constance did not feel that she had achieved an effective retort. She did not in the least in tend to b e of any assistance in pro moting economy and efficiency. Mr. Hedge sought to pursue his advantage. “You children must understand,” he said in a friendly tone, “that while my profession proceeds along certain well-defined lines, it is not necessarily a complete science. I shall always be glad to receive sug gestions, provided that they conform to the general theory and principles of scientific management. I want you to feel free to come to me at any time on such matters. “And in all matters, so far as that is concerned, 1 expect, of course, that jc.u children will make me your confidant and adviser.” “You children!” The expression I caused the three Brookes writhe in their chairs. Why, this intarloper was scarcely older than Billy Brooke! Unknown to Billy, Hedge was watch ing the proceeding narrowly. “Will you kindly explain to me,” he said suddenly, “why you wave a | match eight times in order to ex tinguish it?” Billy gaped at him. “You wave it eight times—eo,” declared Hedge, illustrating. “Waste energy. And unnecessary physical ef fort that might be employed. I ex tinguish a match—so.” He lighted one, waited until the flame had firmly caught the wood, the held it a few inches from his lips ond puffed gently. “Waste of wind!” exclaimed Billy triumphantly. "Not at all. It was necessary for me to expel my breath. I merely took advantage of an inevitable by-pro duct.” The Hedge person was thus far impervious. He had an annoying faculty and turning a thrust to his own advantage. There was an awful silence, dur ing which Constance and Bill eyed their substitute father furtively. "Well will rise, if you please,” he said. The Brookes rose mechanically, as though it were quite useless to offer resistance. Besides, dinner was over. : “1 should like to examine the I other apartments on this floor,” an- i nounced Hedge. Constance, naturally assuming the' lead, headed the procession out of, the dining room. She touched a but-' ton at the entrance to an apartment across the hall from the library and j flooded it with light. The efficiency; man examined its rich furniture i critically. From a pocket he had produced a i small note-book and pencil in which . he proceeded to make a few brief I entries. “What do you call this room?” he I asked. “Nothing particular,” answered i ' Constance; “it is used to receive guests, occasionally for dances or I other entertainments.” | “Parlor,” observed Hedge, making I a note. J “It is not a parlor, retorted Con | stance coldly. “Parlors are vulgar.” . I Neverless, the maker of notes I made no erasure. Instead he stepped across the room and paused on the threshold of a smaller apartment. .< ‘A music-room,” explained Con- I stance. “Beyond is a conservatory.” Mr. Hedge made additional notes. “I wish to see the library again,” he said. The procession retracted its steps i Mr. Hedge pausing at the hallway to extinguish the lights. I “It is customary to leave them burning,’ said Constanc" “Evidently.” But he did not turn • them on again. The library that apartment into! which the efficiency man had made his orginal entrance, afforded him an extended opportunity for study . He inspected it more minutely than [ the rooms or. the other side of the hall. He walked from end to end and I side to side, stopping occasionally to , * examine a shelf of books. I He took note of the great table in ' ' 1 TABLEWARE We have just added two new patterns in Sterling Silver The Louis XIV and the Carpathia. Both of these patterns are very attractive. Come in and ask to see them- THOS. L. BELL, Inc. See Our Window Display Attention Farmers Sowing Grain C[j The season is now favorable for the thor ough preparation of land for grains. Plow and harrow carefully, and then drill in the seed. <]j The recent drouth has caused a shortage of feed in this section, and the farmers should realize the importance of planting more grain than usual. There is no better time to insure a crop than to plant now. May we offer this suggestion? —Fertilize your oats when you plant them, use two bush els of seed to the acre and drill in with them one sack of well prepared 9-3-3 Guano. (J We have installed new mixing machinery, and are prepared to supply first class goods in every respect. Let us serve you. Your pat ronage will be appreciated. L. G. Council Fertilizer Works Americus, Ga. AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER Beauty and the Beast ■ IfflMfHF JO7T BBa| I .. t'' ■"'•a ■ ’’’•"W * ■ \ V- ■ ' -■ K '' ' . - <7 Babe Pope-—“ Beauty and Beast,” handling one of her massive brutes from Sparks’ Circus elephant herd, coming to Americus Saturday, Nov. 7th. the rented and of two writing-desks that stood near a window. He observed with a slight frown an innumerable number of electric bulbs, all glowing softly through their translucent glass. Several of them he turned out as h e passed. A Circassian-walnut phonoghaph arrested his attention. “It plays tunes,” explained Alice sweetly. “You have music here?” asked Mr. Hedge. “When we desire it,” replied Con stance. “And in the music-room also?” “Certainly. I also have a piano upstairs.” He made another note. “I suppose that’s too much music,” growled Billy, with a glance at his sisters. “Exactly,” said Mr. Hedge evenly. He continued his exploration and presently arrived at a small button, let into the wall. “What is that for?” he inquired. “It calls the bulet.” The efficiency man pressed it, then took out his watch and kept his eyes on the dial. He looked up as Horace entered the library and stood at attention. “Thirty-two seconds,” he observ ed. “Where did you come from, Horace?” “I was in the dining-room, sir.” “A distance of some twenty or twenty-five yards. You occupied thirty-two seconds in walking that distance. Now, while I do not require you to run, hereafter I shall expect you to cut your time in half. That will allow you sixteen seconds— ample. Please call the other ser vants and have them all report to me here at once.” It was a wide-eyed company that faced the efficiency man, With Horace standing a little in advance and ot one side, like a non-commis sioned officer. They stared at the stranger with frank wonder written on their faces. “All here?” asked Hedge with faint sarcasm. There were eight in line. “‘My own maid is away for the evening,” said Constance. “Very well; who are the others, if you please?” “Horace, the butler, you know,” began Constance, after a rebelious instant of hesitation. “Next to him is Mary, the cook; next to her,- El vira, the second cook; the next is Frank, the chauffeur; next are Min nie and Ruth, housemaids.... next- to Ruth is Fanny, the laundress. The one on the end is Giovanni, the fur nace man.” Giovanni glowered as his name went down in the little book. “This completes the list, then?” asked Mr. Hedge. Again Hudson-Essex Reduce Prices e Effective October 20 ESSEX HUDSON COACH COACH Now Now *765 *1165 Hudson Brougham Now S I4SO Hudson ( pT." 1 Sedan Now $ 1650 All Prices Freight and Tax Extra And for those who desire these cars may be purchased for a low first payment. The remaining payments conveniently arranged. Gatewood Motor Co. Cotton Avenue Americus, Ga. “I forgot; there is another,” said Constance, counting. “George, the footman.” “He had an evening off miss,” explained Horace quickly. “We will do without him for the present,” said the efficiency man as HOTEL GORDON / ALBANY, GA. , / re P r °°f f ® ® I"* Room*, 115 Batlu European 39 35 SB 3S B!ljj Case in Albany Ufltt HBj jg 3L ? BH B a hen eom« to Albany nMriba MiCEfcpJß * A year beadquarter* at £ HOTEL GORDON j CINDERELLA j I The newest Sterling Silverware pattern, made by the Got- & ham Silver Co., is now on display at the Americus Jewelry E? Co. To see it, is to want it. g (A complete assortment of anything that is suitable for a nice wedding gift. See our line and be convinced. g | AMERICUS JEWELRY CO. | Phone 229 Wallis Mott, Mgr. | SPECIALS ! For This Week DINING ROOM SUITS One 10-piece American Wai- CQflO nut, 66” Buffet, S3OO value 1 One 10-piece French Walnut, 66” Buffet, $225 value mHOV 1 5 One 10-piece French Walnut, (M OP f 60 Buffet, S2OO value One 10-piece Mahogany, (M /•£ ! 60" Buffet, $225 value 4*lOJ s All of these Suites are the very latest designs, ob- llong, square corner table, tapestry upholstered ’ chairs. Splendid values- Come in and see for your- self, don’t take our word for it. Allison Furniture Co. 1 he reached into his pocket and drew > forth a document that was already ominously familiar to the three Brookes. “You will now give me I your close attention.” 9 1 (To Be Continued) PAGE SEVEN
