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And no fruit juice is more palatable or more healthfuljthan the juice of oranges. ansfer 6a* Hauling , Ti orTOHEK J, 1917. THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. PAGE THREE. started a transfer and hauling line, and b9Ve d with Ford Trucks and good work- olfcan move anything, from any place, day ^ericus has long wanted service like this, prepared to give the very best. y0U want any hauling or moving done, one me- R. E. CATO, Jr. PHONE NO 10 NEXT TO TIMES-RECORDER Battle Now Raging About Ypres Is One of Greatest of The War United States War Department Issues Firft of Seiies of Week ly Bulletins Explaining the Progress of War in France WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.—Shaken, but their enemies was conclusively proven still powerful, ig the estimate of Oer- during the engagements of the peat many’s defensive strength on the west- week. Th© battle of Menin road, fur- ern front, given In this week’s racial thermoro shows that the fighting communique, issued by the partment. II L111C11L. ««■****> “ uv The superiority of the British over play great skill and dogged determi- 1— LI. ..nnntnll onimipr fit- t Grades Peruvian Guano to deliver the goods, runs high in potash. Results satisfactory. Advisable to buy and ship before supply exhausts. IL. ENGLISH, Agent AMERICUS, GEORGIA HERE IS THE OFFER With every $37.50 worth of goods you buy from us for cash, whether bought at one time or different times, we will give you one of these rockers for $1.76. Get as many Rockers as you wish one Rocker for $1.76, with every $37.60 you trade. llow to Get a Rocker Ab. solutcly Free. If your cash purchases from us amount to their enemies, the communique says has conclusively been proved by the tacks, last week’s fighting, while it has de monstrated that the stamina of the Germans is deteriorating/ Of the activities of the American A Ifcsoluton. Whereas, The Almighty, in His ln- ...v ... Unite wisdom, has called from our force In Europe the communique says midst our later fraternal brother, Sov- — " ‘ ‘ ereign Perry M. Summerford; absolutely nothing. Of the forces at home it reports mobilization of the national guard and the national army proceeding satisfactorily. The analysis of the situation on the west front, which the communique says remains the principal battle front oi the war. follows: “The battle of Menin road, (Ypres salient) which promises to be one of the great battles of the war, is follow ing its normal course. Last week we recorded the gains of the British in this sector. This week we must note the desperate attempts mad© by the Germans to retake the lost psitrons. Beginning Sunday last, the constant- increasing violence of the counter attacks reached a culmination on tht 27th ult., when seven powerful on slaughts by the picked ’storm battal ions’ of the enemy endeavored vain ly to regain the lost objectives. The village of Zonnebeke, the center of the conflict, Is now firmly held by the Brlt- Tt is evident that the efforts of the enemy in this sector are not actuated merely by the desire to regain lost terrain of little more than tactical value, nor must their persistent attacks be considered merely the normal re- |7B.00 _ during a period ' of action of a modern field engagement, twelve months, that is,37.50 * -^h counter_ attac » Invar, ab y Cruel .Mother Was Craiy. , ......... ,. UU1U „ ..... ALBANY, ORE.. Oct. 2.—When Mrs. IddUiona/w/wl/refund the follows upon attack; but rather It Is Mary Walker, a widow of *“ 8 clty ' 11.75 you have paid for the to be no tcd that the enemy realizes armed herself with a club and chased Rocker, thus giving you the ful , the ' | mniense strategic Import- her nine-year-old boy around the ““tnvi, v..-- o '— o « - - niiiy me imiuniBc •***»«..* - — Rocker abaolutely free. Re- British thrust along the block five times, afterward beating him member, that a Rocker will » *> ■ ^ brutally, she paved the way to the muiuuei, turn « ----- be delivered to you for the Menin road small amount of 11.75 lust as' "This new British advance In the asylum. Neighbors complained, ln- sooa as you have purchased p Ba iient now definitely threatens vestlgatlon followed. Mrs. Walker $37.60 worth of goods for] cnemy . 9 Une of communications was examined before County Judge with yo n u asTo Wheter youl.o the Belgian coast. The Ostend- McKnlght, adjudged Insane, and taken Willi J pa . ,, ...li.l 1.. 1..pn moaallPi trade the additional $37.50 and get the Rocker free W. J. JOSEY THE SATISFACTORY STORE Georgia Lille railway, which In large measure to Salem feeds the Geyman naval bases at Ost- atamlna of the Germans In deterlor ating not that the enemy did not do nation In his repeated counter at- Be It Resolved, That AmaJpcus Camp No. 202, Woodmen of the World, haa learned with profound regret of the death of Sovereign Summerford, than whom none was more loved and respected; Be it further. That while we loved him In life for hl s gentleness, hon esty and candor. w 6 now honor hls memory In death as a sincere and good man. Be It further Resolved, That we ex tend to the members of hls bereaved family our sincere sympathy and as surances of our fraternal interest In their welfare; and, Be It further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this camp, a copy be transmitted to the family of deceased, and that the same bo published In The Tlmes-Recorder. C. J. WILLIAMS, STEPHEN PACE, Committee. Adopted In regular meeting, Septem ber 26th, 1917. NAT LE MASTER. Clerk, Amerlcus Camp, No. 202, Wood men of the World. is flavored with ‘the juiceof crushed oranges It is bottled under san itary conditions in our model plant Sold Everywhere AMERICUS Coca-Cola Bottling Co* J. T. WARREN, [Manager Tie OF THE PAST BY ORDER OF MAYOR P1ERPONT POLICE CLOSE IJP OVER SIXTY HOUSES AND THE INMATES ALL LEAVE TOWN. Neighbors tell many stories of alleg- leeus LUO VIUIOII - . end and Zeebrugge. the latter the homo ed abuse by Mrs. Walker of her three port of the German high seas sub- children. One Is that several years pon OI lue ueiuiuu — . marine flotillas, now come within the ago she placed one of her babies In range of the fire of the British guns." the oven, but for the fortunate arrival The superiority of the British over of a neighbor saved the child’s life. GEORGIA STATE FAIR UNDER AUSPICES GEORGIA STATE AEWLTUBll SOCIETT MACON, GEORGIA CTOBER .11 -NOVEMBER 9, 1917 CO-OPERATING WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF FOOD 0 in Cash Premiums and Winning Herds of Cattle wine. and Best Poultry Show in the South . Great Big Free Acts 7 3 Fine Concert Bands 3 The Be£ Aviator Alive Fireworks Night and Day Special Rates on All Railroads WR11E FOR PREMIUM LIST AND ENTR1 BLANKS Y I SAVANNAH, Oa., Oct. 2.—Yesterday marked the end of Savannah’s restrict ed districts. Both the East Side and West Side 1 districts were s,ld to be virtually de serted last night. The police reported ; that the work of closing the districts had been accomplished sucessfully. The few women who expect to leave and who have not already gone will 1 get aw ay In a day or so. I Several proprietors of houses In the segregated districts who own proper ty have Indicated their Intention of remaining In Savannah and leading respectable lives. Some of tho inmates have found employment In the city ond will remain. A few are reported to have married In Savannah. There has been a general exodus for the last month, In fact since It was snnounced that the districts were to i be closed. At the time the mayor announced hls Intention of cleaning up the tenderloin districts there were 1 only about half as many women In tho city as were tho case before the pro hibition law went Into effect. 1 About forty houses which have been used for Ifmoral purposes have been vacated since the mayor determined to close the dletrlcts. About sixty houses In all have been vacated since the exodus began. Counting those that weft vacated before the fayor’e jrrder was Issued it Is estimated that fully 100 of which formerly were jused for Immoral purposes are now 1 available as legitimate bueloess houses | or as residences for respectable citi zens. I The police are determined that the districts shell retain closed. Chief 1 Bryant says he Intends to do hie ut most to carry out the mayor's orders to the letter. The women who remain •r. the city with announced Inten- tentlon of leading reepecUble lives will be expected to live up to their promise. The order of the mayor to close the restricted district followed official notification rora the government that the conditions here were objectionable. I Jacksonville “Rod Lights" «o Out JACKSONVILLE. FLA., Oct. j — Mayor John W. Martin yesterday sent a letter to- Raymond B. Fosdlck, ’ chairman of the commission on train ing camp activities In regard to tho handling tho moral conditions In this city. Ho stated that ho would < o-..i .-rat,, with the army officers .if the local camp and the war depart ment in every manner possible. The segregated district Is to be closed and many other steps are ’o be taken to guard the soldiers here Ir training. CLOTHING -FOR THE- MEN -AND— BOVS The swelled styles, latent fabrics, mo& popular patterns Prices the lowest, consistent with good merchandise. We want your trade. Come and get fitted, and also bring your boys. MR. FARMER We want your cotton business. With our brick compartment warehouses equipped with sprinklers, we can give you the beft protection from fire and the lowest possible insurance. Our motto is: "COURTESY and SERVICE” Prompt, personal attention given your interest at all times. liberal advances on cotton stored xyith us. We sell Ludlow (York and Hub) bagging exclus ively. New ties or rebundled which are juft as good \for less money. Full size cotton picking sheets, brick, lime and cement. HARROLD BROTHERS Cotton Warehousemen, Americus, Ga. mm The Shelleys of Georgia By BEATRICE YORK HOUGHTON Illustrated by J. Henry. Jacket Unstratlon In color* by Charles Cope, land. 12mo. Cloth. Price R1.35. Tho »tory Is dominated by "Captain Cube” Shelley, and centers In tho love affairs of bis beautiful daughter. Rose, lovable In every on* of her many moods. Through tho romance , with many conflicting elements In whloh varying moral standards are fearlessly held up for Inspection there ran* a thread of One philanthropy which culminates unexpectedly. No latter-day problem Is dwelt rpon as such, yet there la scarcely one that cannot bo regarded In » clearer and rairer light after reading this thoronfhly human etory In which healthy and often humorous optimism Is ever present. Hightower Book Store In The Market For cotton seed, com, peas, peanuts, velvet beans, potatoes, and baled hay. Scales and warehouse Hamp ton ttreet, rear of Harrold Brothers. J. L. Glawson