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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
GIRL WHO IS TOO THIN.
rrnn fhn hrem York AmerIean-

From the New York American.
 If she is irritable and constantly wor- rying she must reform in that respect; bad temper and soft, round contours are rarely observed in the same person. If her abnormal thinness is caused by gem erai bad health. of course her first step should be to consult physician.
 But there are certain logical and sensi- bie things any thin girl may do to rene dy that defect in detail As cure for a thin neck, which is so unbeeoming to even the thinnest face. she must wiring a flannel out in very hot water and wrap 1t around her neck as hot as she can pos sibIv bear it. Then after this has re- n,ained on for a few minutes, the neck must be freely bathed with cold water and massaged with good cream. In massaging any part of the face or neck be careful to use the tips of the fingers only and rub the lines across, not along, very gently A quick jerky movement of the fingers does more harm than good.
 Unfortunately the possessor of a thin neck invariably pokes her head forward as she walks, and this ungraceful habit encourages what is termed "salt-sellers" in the collar bone. The neck must be held erect both to prevent and cure these ugly defects and also a regular course of arm exercise is equally necessary. The arms must be raised vertically, the lungs being inflated at the same time with long deep breaths In bringing the arms to the side again, care should be taken that the elbows are kept in position. A semi circular movement of the arms is also excellent exercise; but the elbows must be kept rigid, or else the hollows in the neck will be increased.
 The thin girl should drink plenty Of milk and avoid tea as much as possible. Hot milk is magic tonic for the com- plexlon; and especially when fatigued 1t will be found to refresh face and body alike Lemons, lemonade, and, indeed, any acids should be avoided. but sweets provided they are the best of their kind, may be eaten to any extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
s145,ooo, ,ooo WORTH OF EGGS.
That's the Business the American Hen
 Is Doing Ever. Year.

From the Chicago Daily News.
 George Fayette Thompson of the agri- cultural department has written treat ise upon the modern hen which contains information of interest. In the first place. MT Thompson declares that the average get-rich quick concern stands in about the same relation to an up-to-date hen as does an ice wagon to an automobile As a rapid accumulator of financial re- sources, the hen is in the same class as oil wells and gold mines. The thorough ly modern hen no longer wastes her time matching eggs She leaves that work en- tlrely to the incubator, while she devotes the time thus gained to the more profit able labor of producing eggs.
 Consequently, Professor Thompson has discovered that there is proportionately smaller number of folws, but by the adop- tion of labor and time saving ma chimes the lesser number has been able to produce a constantly increasing output of eggs. The treatise contains so much interesting information about the hen and her product that Secretary Will son has determined to incorporate it in the forthcoming year book of the depart ment of agriculture
 Professor Thompson, who is also a statistician of reputation. has discovered that in the city of New York each family of five persons consumes on an average four eggs day. In Chicago 1t is &C., cepted that the city has reached a popu- lation of 100000, the ratio of egg con suming Is higher and every person in the city manages to consume one whole egg each day in the year.
 The production of poultry and eggs is the most profitable of all industries MT. Thompson estimates that thoroughly modernized hen can realize 400 per cent profit for her owner. In thirty-three states and territories the value of eggs exceed the value of the poultry product. The egg product in the United States amounts to more. when measured by dol lars and cents, than the combined gold and silver production. This does not take the poultry into account at all.
 The value of the combined poultry and egg product would be nearly double that of the precious metals. The value of the industry is just six times that of the wool product. Still, eggs have taken only an inconspicuous place in tariff de- bates Protectionists and tariff reformers are in a perpetual row over wool, but the hen makes no clamor for protection from congress. Neither has there been any protest against the introduction of machinery. Prices did not fall with the introduction of the incubator. Instead. the poultry raisers of the country de- voted themselves to the education of the hen so that she would lay eggs during the time the old-fashoned fowl spent in sitting and tending to her brood of chickens.
 The grand total value of the annual output of eggs is now $145, 100000, while that of poultry aggregates sl39,OO0 900. Iowa leads the states in the production of eggs, the yearly product of that state being 10O.0O0000 dozen. Ohio comes next with sl,0OO,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Cotton Dress Goods at June Clearance
 Sale Prices

Sheer Lawn, light or dark grounds,
 5c Fedora Ginghams, very sheer, new weave for shirt waist suits, Sc French Batiste, light or dark, 36-inch percales, best quality of all shades and styles, 121sc quality, at 1oe La Savoie Batiste. very fine cloth, neat designs, 19c quality, at 121ac Broche de Soie, white ground, with pretty scroll and geometrical designs, silk and cotton. 50c quality, 15e Matte Batiste, raised cords, dark or light grounds, Dresden designs, fast colors, 25c quality 15c Embroidered Swisses, best quality, all shades, striped or figured, soc quail ity, 1ec Ell de Soie, perfect imitation of foulard silk, 59c quality, 2ec Silk Ginghams, all colors, pretty stripe effects, 59c quality, 37Lac Grenadines, silk and cotton, light grounds, with colored silk stripes, 69c quality, 45c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
AN ORDNANCE.

To require sidewalks to be kept clean and
 free from weeds, grass and snow.
 Be it ordained by the mayor and alder men of Birmingham, that 1t shall be the duty of the occupant or person in con trol of the ground floor, or story, of every dwelling house, at least once in each week, to sweep, or cause to be swept, the entire sidewalk or pavement .abutt- ing the lot or premises on which such dwelling is situated, both in front and on the side thereof, and to collect the trash, waste and sweepings and deposit the same in a box or other proper receptacle for removal by the garbage carts.
 Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that it shall be the duty of every occupant of, or person in control of. the lower ground floor of any house, building or structure. whether the same be used for dwelling, business or other purpose, situated on or abutting any sidewalk which has been provided with curbing, or which has been paved. macadamized. or other wise improved. to keep such side walk so abutting such premises, both in front and on the side thereof. free from grass, weeds. or other voluntary or spon- taneous growth of a like nature, and any occupant or person in control of any of the premises described in this section who shall permit such grass. weeds or other voluntary or spontaneous growth to at- tain height of over three inches, shall be held to have violated this ordinance.
 Sec. 4 Be it further ordained that any person who shall fail to perform any of the duties imposed by this ordinance. shall. upon conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars. and may be imprisoned or put to labor for the city not exceeding thirty (3O) days.
 Sec. g. Be 1t further ordained. that nothing in this ordinance shall be con- strued as in any wise relieving any person from any duty which is now, or may here after be imposed by any ordinance of the citv relative to sidewalks.
 Approved September IS. 1895.
 1sirned) J. A VAN HOOSE, Mayor.
 AT CAMP, Clerk. 6-19-21-2s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Silks at June Clear
 anCe Sale Prices

Printed Japanese Silks, navy, black or white grounds, with neat small de- signs, COG quality, 4sc
 Iaffeta checks of hairline stripes for shirt waist suits, 79c quality, 5sc
 Plain taffeta Silks, best quality, plain colors, all evening and street shades. 19-inch, 75c quality, 59c
 Satin Liberty Foulard Silks, light grounds with colored designs, regular price $1 and $1.50, o9e
 Yard wide white Japanese wash silk. leayy quality, $1 usual price, at 75e
 Iron frame grenadine, pure silk, fine mesh, 45-inch, $1.25 quality, at loo All silk crepe de chenes, 23-inch, all shades, $1,25 quality, s9c
 27-inch figured taffeta silks, soft fin ish, elegant luster, $1.25 quality. loo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Jun6 Clearance Sale Prices on Trunks and Leather Goods.
 Grips

Imitation Alligator Hand Bags
 12-inch, s125 quality, ssc
 14-inch, $1.50 quality. 1.1o
 16-inch, $1.75 quality, 1.25 Full stock Leather Bags, nickel trim mings, slide locks, lz-inch, s2.5O qual- ity, 1.6o 14.inch, same ae above, leather lined. 8 quality, 1.s9 12-inch, full stock Leather Bags, leather lined, gun metal lock and trim mings, $6 quality, S7o 14-inch, same as above, ss.50 quality.
 500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
June Clearance Sale 2 Prices on Elegant Llb6rtII Ribbons
 Plain all silk Liberty Satin Ribbons, inches wide, black, white and all col DTS, 25c quality, 1So
June Clearance Sale Prices on Hdnd-
 k6rdhl6fS.

Ladies' All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, A and 1a-inch hem; formerly $1.80 per dozen, now loo
 Ladies' All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, A and 1l-inch hem: formerly $200 per dozen, now 1.2o
 Ladies' All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, A and &-inch hems; formerly $2.25 per dozen, now 1.5o
 Ladies All Pure Linen Handler chiefs, lace edged and lace trimmed, formerly 35c each, now 19c
 Ladies All Pure Linen Hemstitched and Embroidered HaRdkerchiefs; for merly 35c each, now 2Se
 Children's Hemstitched and Elm broidered, plain white and printed bor- ders, 10c quality, SC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
June Clearance Sale
 Prices on Towels

19x2S Huckaback Towels, $1.25 quail ity, the dozen, S9c 1Sx36 Turkish Bath Towels, bleached, 1213o quality, sIac 1Sx36 Linen Huckaback Towels, 15c quality, 12I2c 18x36 Bleached Irish Huck Towels, embossed damask borders, 200 quality,
 16c 1Sx36 Hemstitched Irish Huckaback Towels, embossed damask borders, 25c quality, 19c 19x40 Knotted Fringed Damask Tow els, all pure linen, BOG quality, 23c 22x44 Hemstitched Irish Huckaback Towels, bleached with plain or colored borders, worth 29c, 24c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
June Clearance Sale Prices on Table
 Napkins

1S-inch German Linen Napkins, made for hard service, S1.00 quality, s6c
 20.inch Bleached Irish Linen Nap kins, good weight, s1.25 quality, s4c
 22-inch Bleached Irish Linen Nap kins, full selvage, s150 quality, 1.i9
 22-inoh Hemmed German Linen Nap kins, ready for use, s1.75 quality, 1.25
 22-inch Heavy German Linen Nap. kins, bleached or unbleached, $1.9S quality, 1.55
 24-inch Satin lnished Napkins, very tightly woven, $2.9s quality, 1.so
 26-inch Extra Heavy Bleached Irish Napkins, double-faced, handsome do signs, S4.50 quality, So5
 27-inch Heavy Irish Linen Napkins, beautiful embossed designs, $500 qual- ity. SIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
June Clearance Sale Prices on Table
 DamaSk

76-inch Bleached Irish Damask, pret- ty designs, 65c quality, 4ee 72-inch Tightly Woven Irish Linen, snow white finish, $1.00 quality, 74e 72-inch German Linen, extra heavy, made for hard service, DOC quality, 74c 72-inch Soft Finish German Linen, beautiful glossy finish, guaranteed 10 wear, $1.50 quallty, sse 72-inch Bleached Irish Linen, extra heavy embossed designed, worth $1.7O,
 1.25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Ladies' Knit Under- wear at June Clear
 ance Sale Prices

Mercerized Lisle Vest, elegant quail ity, finished with silk tape and lace. regular price soc. 25c
 Silk plated Vest, in white, cream, pink and blue, silk taped neck and arms, regular price $1, at 76e
 Union Suit, of fine quality of cotton, mercerized tape shoulders, lace edge, short pants, soc quality, at 29e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Ladies' Waists at June Clearance
 Sale Prices

White India Linon Waist, hemstitch- ed back rows of hemstitched tucks going around, cluster rows of dainty embroidery, regular price $4, 300
 White Lawn Waist, entire front of black and white lace, also small tucks, new sleeve, hemstitched cuffs, $4 qual- ity, 800
 White Waist, made of best quality India Linon, yoke front and back of blind embroidery, hemstitched tucks, large pearl buttons, new sleeves, regu- lar price $4.75, at 3.s5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Cloths

21k-yard Cloths, with continuous bor- ders, pretty designs heavy quality of satin finished Irish linen, $3.98 quality,
 2So Napkins to match. $3.9S quality, 2.5o 3-yard Cloth of extra heavy satin Damask, embossed designs, $500 qual- ity, S'To
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Ladies' and Children s Hosiery at June Clearance Sale
 Prices.
Reductions About One-Third

Black Lace Lisle thread, 15c quality,
 1oc Ladies' black lace-work Hose, full regular made, 35o quality, 21c Ladies' lace-work lisle Hose, choice patterns, pretty and open, soc quality,
 3ec Ladies' dropstitch lisle thread Hose, b0c quality, 3 pairs for LOO Ladies' fast black gauge lisle thread Lose, double soles and high spliced heels, 35c quality. 25e Misses fast black lace lisle thread Hose, pretty patterns, s5c quality. 2sc Infants lace lisle Sox, all colors, 35c quality, 23c Infants lisle thread ribbed Hose, all colors, 35o quality, 23e Infants pure silk Sox, black and white, 75c quality, soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Suit Cases

Canvas Suit Cases, steel frame, linen lined, brass trimmings
 22-inch, $50 quality, sse
 24-inch, s1.75 quality, 1.25 Grained leather Suit Case, 22-inch, linen lined, brass trimmed, s3.50 qual- ity, 2.76 Genuine leather Suit Case, 22-inch, linen lined, side lock, brass trimmings, regular price $350, for 2.75 Genuine Cowhide Suit Case, steel frame, linen lined, light and dark feathers
 22-inch, $5 quality, 3.75
 24-inch, s6 quality, 4.25 Grained leather Suit Case, straps. heavy brass locks, 24-inch, at 600
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
We serve fruits. Dairy Depot, BIO N. 18th St.

Summer is here in good form. Why not have an cleo trio fan to help you stand the heat. B. R. L. & P. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Trunks

Steamer Trunk, basswood, brass trimmed, linen lined, with straps
 27-inch, s6.5O quality, 500
 30-inch, s7 quality, $50
 Canvas Trunk, 30-inch, steel trim ming, linen lined, zinc bottom, $6.50 quality, 4.oo Leather-bound canvas Trunk, 32-inch, canvas cover, linen lined, brass trim med, s14 quality, 11.so Wall Back Trunk. basswood, steel bottom, brass trimmed, linen lined, 34- inch $15 quality, HOO Gentleman's leather-bound canvas Trunk, steel bottom, with straps, 36- inch, $22.50 quality, at 4.6o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
An Old Mans Letter.

Mr. Isaac Brock Of McLrunau, county.
Tex, has attained the great age Of ia
years. He speaks ss follows Of Perunl:
after a man has lived IN the world
as long as have he ought to have found
out a great many things by experience.
think have done So One OF the
things ! have found out to my entire sat
lsfaction is the proper remedy for all
ments due directly to the effects Of the
climate, For ia years have withstood
the changcsble climate OF the United
States. During my long life have known
a great many remedies for coughs, colds,
catarrh and diarrhoea. had always sup
posed these affections to be different dis
eases For the last ten or fifteen years
have been reading Dr. Hartmaus books
and have learned from them one thing In
particular; that these affections are the
same and that they are properly called
catarrh. As for DR.. Hortmans remedy,
Peruna, | have found It to be the best, II
not the only reliable remedy for these az
fectious. It has been my standby FOR
many years, and attribute my good
health and my extreme age to this ROM
edy."-Mr Isaac Brock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Travellers Letter.

J. Edward CLARK, 4o2 Temple street, Lou
Angeles Cal, writes;
81 fully believe Peruna saved my NE
About two years ago stte@ retugning from
Aiassa I was taken with cstsrrh 81 tho
stomach snd, In fact, OF the whole system.
My stomach failed me. as nothing nts
seemed to do the sny good. but always esyo
me palms and beichinF Of gas My Kidneys
got sore and weak, bad palpltatton OF thu
heart, my lungs were sore, and 1t was ditd-
cult to draw long breath also had
fainting spcns, and while walking was
afraid ! might fal! to the sidewalk. l also
bad to get up at night and ait in a mai
to keep from smotheglng. My legs an
arms paiDed me most Of tho time my feei
were cold on tho hottest day, nay tongue
was coated, had ehills from my bead 70
my feet. ! was weak and had very little
NE and everything looked dark to me. ana
often wished for the end.
Il took all kinds Of medicins--do noe
tdink there is druI store In this city that
l aid not get some truck from I also used
yapor baths, dieted, drank all the mineral
waters, had many cancellations with two
Of the best DOCTORS Of this city, used their
prescriptions, but OH seemed or no use.
After months Of this had OF work fully
maoe up my mind to uy Peruna. and thank
God for II, as had not used over two bot
des until felt change. and nave been
getting better ever since and now ] am
well and strong. All my friends tell me
how well look. Let me say 70 those who
are sick, tTJ Peruna If you have any Of my
symptoms, II viii cure you. Don't expect
to be cured nv one bottle, but stick to IL
until eured"-J, Edward Clark
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A chaplaln's Letter.

Mr.. z L Il. Burns, chaplain Of LneoAA
lodge. Sons Of ST. George, writes from Ben
ton. Ind.
II do not know Just hSw Psruna Is mada,
but do know there Is as much differences
IN eject in using Peruna ana any other
medicins az there is between night and day.
Every dose seems to instin life and health
l have been troubled with catarrh Of The
head for years, also with Influenza But II
is all gone. Peruna seemed TO cure IT in an
incredibly short time. ! only used three
bottles and am today as healthy and well
az any man could wish 60 be. Inclemsnt or
damp weather l do not dread, as Peruna
cures cold In short time "A L, IL
Burns
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A sawyer's Letter.

II. W. Radtke, 74o Mintzer street, Phila-
delphia, p, writes
Il deem It my duty to inform you that
have been troubled with catarrh for
four years and could not work at my
trade have tried almost every cure on
the face OF the earth, aud had doctors
intend me at their ofaco ana in the hos
p.tol but could not get relief until I
tried your wonderful Peruna. was very
doubtful whether IT, would help me, but
at a good friends advice, tried your Pc.
runa, which Is Godsend to all catarrh
suIerers. After taking but four bottles,
am very much pleased indeed. can
safely say that cue more bottle viii be
enough After taking the second bottle
/ could go 20 work OF my trade tsawyorl,
and the dust has 10 effect on my throat
now, / shall recommend Peruna to every
body VINO suffers with cItarrh. IF. W.
Rad,ke.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Mothers Letter.

Mrs George Van Dusen, Mohawk. HeEh-
mer county, New York, writes:
Having derived so much benefit from
your grand medicine felt as Il l must
write to you and tell you what great
help II has been 10 me.
Ny little daughter when but . months
old took a severe cold and it settled In her
head and Confined to get worse, and in a
few months terminated 70 the worst case Of
catarrh that has eVer been known 10 this
part Of the State. After doctoring With
the best doctors for three yesrs aud re-
eeiving no beneats. we were persuaded to
try an advertised catarrh cure. We
thought II was helping her ar arst, but
after using twenty or more bottles she was
ss bad as ever.
"As last resort We eeEsn with Peruna
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Counts Letter.

WIZ segunde do ovies whose family
w sssa one Of the most influential and
''lS' q Spain. and who Is the last of
= llostious race, In a recent letter
.sa as endorsement to Peruna, In the
.sYNas words written from The Can
~ Atlantic City. N. j.:
~. :" winter my secretary had a severe
80 80 " "a grippe which was cured eff.
p,-' oy the use of four bottles OF
,, r.' 20 when I contracted the same
!. f'.'Saa, sickness last fail l at once sent
M O0Hle' 1t truly worked wonders.
4, i'a0,sd the sickening and sore feel.
~ D'o within few days. / would
a. ~. "lnoSt 1t now for any money,
us,b,. 60 away I carry Peruna as a
-lpp,s iVuiate to my travelling OUTFIT"
' sesuDdo, Condo de OWES.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Barber's Letter.

h.. "sl'aes' a charter member Of the
~. BARRIERS Uuion, writes from
~ sen 'Tenue, Minneapolis, MINI:
n,@ ss'0s severe attack of la grippe
/ sr,,.s : oe affected badly all over.
rulo. 49, S1'o a severe backache. Indl.
'sa,, -, 49, numerous Ills, so that could
tp % nv WI sleep and thought would
t d y WORK, which / could not atford
spa 4, customers who was greatly
"a o,, rerans advised me to try Il.
lss,a i, Arc bottle the same day.
ssr.Ss,, A'tHfully and felt a marked i'm.
lloa T.. During the next two months
Ia nv o0lties' ana then felt splendid
Eaty veg usla Is clear, my nerves are
n, !, enjoy food, and rest we'll Pc
an 0esn worth dollar a dose 70
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Young Mothers Letter.

Mrs W. McRoberts writes 70 DR.. Hart
man from Delano. Minn-, the followinGi
u feel perfectly well Of eatarh- did
as you directed NE to and took Peruna and
Manalin The 80 Of March gave birth to
a ten-pound baby girl. and we are both well
and happy. l am very thankful to you. and
Peruna saved my life. recommend It to
every one, and can't praise It enough
Il send you my own and my baby's pic
ture. She is so sweet and good, she Is a
Peruna baby. have such good health now.
do ell my h0usswork and take care Of
my baby, ana feel 20 good.
There are three or four Of my ueighborE
using Perupa now, since It did me 80 much
good. They were just run down, ana they
think 1t is Ane. It is 20 good to give
strength Mrs. W. McRoberts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A Fruit.drowers Letter.


We Birch, fruit grower, Alton, Va,
|rsts;
Ny wife was very much run down and
IEi d sorts every way. She had female
y.ltrts and was very weak, nervous,
|ri tla no appetite, | tried her on every
ting could think Of, but she would not
issa ,hing-could not eat strawberries,
IN. ! saw Peruna In my fathers store
~ Day, and after reading the printed
rItts on the bottle, decided TO have my
us ~ Il. Before she had taken half
4 be bottle, she commenced to eat, and
Ny De Is hungry all the time. We both
irss that It beats any medicine to bring
- ppetite and put the nerves In good
air nat we have ever had snything to
u EitA.
v. bad cur family doctor to give her
tsians bat she did not improve in the
AS She has consumption In her family
~ ne was in such bad shape and so
" Gown that begun to get very uu-
s'', but your medicine has made an en-
usg new woman Of her. I believe she
a" IND feels better now than she has
% i'iFs. had no idea It would do half
'an i has done, and don't think there
'a''aef medicine made that viii begin
y 'arpsIe with it-"-w. d, Birch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-08
A cavalrymAn's Letter.

Anton J. Frank. captain of tho Twelfth
Ohio cavalry. company d, writes from $50
Lincoln avenue, Chicago, HIS
mo praise bestowed upon Peruna could
be too high. l suffered for years with
complication OF troubles OF the pelvic or.
gans from exposure In the army, aud could
find relief until ! tried Peruna- II meant
life and health % me, broken down as ! wss
and unable to enjoy life. I am now feeling
wen and strong, and without one ache or
pain Anton ]. Frank