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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
TIME FOR STUDY AND SLEEP.
Number of Hours by Which Best Re-
 suits Are Obtained.
.e American Medicine.

From the American Medicine.
 Mothers know that the new born infant must sleep about twenty-two hours, and that this amount Is so slowly lessened that the child still demands twelve hours when it is about 12 years old. It is quite likely that the normal amount is not re- duced to ten hours until about IS years of age or perhaps until 21 years. Nine hours may be required until we'll along in years
 To let boys of IA sit up until 10 o'clock and then rout them out at is nothing short of criminal, but it is a long estab lished custom. Lower animals can be quickly killed by depriving them of sleep the boy is not killed but perhaps he is so exhausted that he loses resistance to disease. Medical students not infrequent- ly make the same mistake, forgetting that a tired brain never absorbs anything. The midnight oil frequently represents wasted time and money and the student sleeps during the next days lectures when he should be wide awake. A good test of ex- haustion is the tendency to sleep during a dry lecture-and this is no joke.
 Experience has proved that those who retire in time to sleep at least nine hours, and occasionally ten, get far more out Of their course than the "grinds." Some of the best men habtually take ten hours
 
 at the end of the term as at the begin ning-the vacation is for another purpose than sleep. The whole subject, though very old, Is so new to the laymen who do the damage to the school boys, particu- larly In boarding schools. that there is urgent need of wider publicity and much discussion for enlightenment. Not only will proper sleep permit more to be gained for less effort, but it will prevent the ex- haustions which so frequently follow school courses.
 Physicians might teach mothers that it is harmful to waken children of any age they should waken In the morning natur- ally. If they are not in time for school they do not retire early enough If they are sleepy heads it is either the fault of the parent or the result of ocular de- fleets. There is much comment upon the large number of midshipmen who fail at the Naval academy in a course not worse than in many colleges. It is suspected that they would do better If they had ten hours sleep daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
The Peoples Magazine.

The August issue of The Peoples Maga zine contains an interesting side-light on a widely prevalent custom MT. Hopkin- son Smiths view of '"rhe Giving of Tips. "a w G. Fitzgeralds Story of Our Great Newspapers recites some little-known and rather startling facts as to Americas s first ventures in daily Journalism, and Jules E. Goodman, in Theatrical By paths,' writes entertainingly of the. out of-ordinary theatres and amusement places of the great masses of New Yorks population. The fiction includes short stories from the pens of such writers as Robert w. Chambers, Charles G. D. Rob- erts. George Horton, and others. while long instalments are given of the two serials, "rhe Master of Ennisdale," which is the life-story of a founding, and ''The Girl in Waiting" which tells of the mys- tery surrounding a theft Albert Payson Terhune's Romance of the Republic" is continued ia this number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

should marry a certain lady or change your religion, by paying the stipula ed premium you will be assured of an equal amount if the lady won't have you or, on consideration you prefer to remain single or if you decide to stick to your faith.
 If you want to sell your house and the title deeds have gone astray and cant be found, you can secure a policy as a substitute for the tite so that you are relieved of all further responsibility Similarly, if you have arranged for a garden party and fear that wet day will involve you in loss, you can have your expenses guaranteed, so that, as far as your pocket is concerned, you can smile at a falling barometer; and equally. of course a farmer can protect his crops against unlSind weather.
 Suppose, again, you are heir to bach
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elor uncle. and are fearful that he may marry and you may be supplanted, you can Insure against such an undesirable contingency. so that, whether he weds or not, you will not be a penny the poorer; if you are engaged to girl with a nice little dowry I have no doubt you could protect yourself against the chance of being tilted even at the eleventh hour. If you are next of kin to man who has not made his will, you can insure against his doing so to your detriment or If he has already left you legacy you can be guaranteed against his cancelling 1t.
 If you are a chemist you can guard yourself against the financial consequences of supplying a wrong drug to a customer; a dentist need not spend sleepless nights for fear of drawing sound tooth in- stead of decayed one; nor medical man from fear of wrong diagnosis. For a modest payment of about 8 per cent you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
BOOK REVIEW

The Olivia Letters being some history of by the letters of newspaper corresponds ent. By Emily Edson Briggs.
 "The Olivia Letters," book recently brought out by the Neale Publishing com pany, contains some matter of consider able interest, historic and social, if fairly superficial
 A generation ago these Letters" then appearing in the old Philadelphia Press, were quite the rage, and their author, Mrs. Emily Edson Briggs, counted the foremost newspaper woman in America.
 Every one read her Letters" and every one quoted them. The men and women in official life thirty years ago in Wash ington were freely commented upon, crit ieized, and rather naively described by Mrs. Briggs; the various social and diplo- matic scandals of the day were aired with some attempt at humor and all in a breezy, gossipy manner that became very popular
 These news letters and social items" are now for the first time gathered to- gether and issued in book form.
 They are by no means dashingly clever original, or charming. There is no genu- inc delicacy of feeling or expression; no real literary grace or brilliant, brainy comment on men and matters, once so on the public stage.
 But the book, however, has it's value as being a record, quick running surface comment on time past and will doubt less find many interested readers
 The White House receptions are describ. ed in detail; the gowns worn by the cele- brated belles now become grandmothers the Kate Chase Sprague" social affairs and little interviews and personal ex- periences the author had with the famous men of that time.
 Handsome letter press and binding; oc- tavo, AS pages. Price, postpaid, s2.
 The Neale Publishing company. New York, Broadway Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-third street; Washington, No. 431 Elev- enth street. N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

looking individual who asked for employ ment. It chanced that this application was made to the lady of the house her. self. who was experimenting the trans planting of plants in the garden.
 Are you d gardener" asked the lady.
 "Ain't had much experience at garden in" was the reply.
 Can you plant these bushes?'
 ''Id hate to risk spoilin' 'em, num-"
 Then what can you do?'
 Well, num- responded the unkempt- looking individual. If you was to hand me one of your husbands cigars l might sit in the greenhouse an smoke out them Insects that's eatin the leaves of them rose bushes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Smiths for August.

The August numberof Smiths magazine contains, as well as the usual short stories, art studies, and special articles
 a statement Of the publishers plans for the fall. These plans include an increase to 15 cents in price, and a development In the character of the magazine. For the past year or so, Smiths magazine has been developing steadily into a more inter- esting, better appearing. and more solid periodical, but if the publishers keep their promises as to what they are going to do in the September number. it will marx the greatest step upward yet. In the September number the magazine will in- augurate a series of novelettes of Ameri- can life, each one to be complete in an issue-this in addition to the usual amount
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can face the possibility of becoming the father of twins, and a much smaller sum will relieve your anxiety about trip let's: while if you are afraid your bank is shaky, you can insure 1t against disas- ter
 But one might quote similar examples almost indefinitely without covering the entire ground of out-of-the-way risks against which you can protect yourself nowadays; but I have told you enough. I think, to prove that if you are wor- ried about any earthly contingency, from an earthquake to an attack of measles, 1t is your own fault If you are not protect ed against It's financial consequences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
NeCkWear at 35C

Marx neckwear is famous. Prettiest styles and littlest prices made it SO Our aim has al- ways been to keep the stock fresh, and to get the newest as soon as it is shown on Broadway To accomplish this frequent but small draughts are constantly made upon New York. Naturally these shipments never sell out com pletely aud now what is left of them is assem- bled on table for quick riddanee. Prices are curtaied cordingly-tailored and lingerie stocks formerly soc, 6Oc and 75c are rummaged to 35c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Realistic.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
 The book agent was showing the old farmer one of the six best sellers"
 "A wonderful book" said the agent, as he turned to the first chapter. Just lis- ten to this plot: There's an ominous cloud on the sres brow when he sees the lightning flash in the determined eyes of his beautiful daughter.
 Great shoats." calculated the old far mer. his jaws dropping.
 ''Then comes the shower of tears. But hark. The hero is thundering-
 The old farmer jumped down from the fence and held up his hand.
 ~'One minute mister" he drawled, "One minute till I put the chickens up and get my umbrella. I swan, that thar book is so stormy feel like I am getting wet now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
SIPS Waists OOC ]

of material in the way of articles, short stories, and serials in the magazine. The first of the series, to appear in Septem- Der, is by William Hamilton Osborne. Later on, novelettes are promised, writ ten by such authors as Elmore Elliot Peake, Annie Hamilton Donnel, w. B. NJ. Ferguson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Ills Knowledge of Words.

From Harpers Weekly.
 At a suburban residence near Philadei- phia there recently appeared an unkempt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Bargains in White Goods

The Rummage of White Goods is rich in remarkable finds.
 Just look at these!
 PERSIAN LAWN, mercerized shiny silk, washes beautifully and retains the usre. Formerly 35c yard. Reduced during the Rummage to 221sc.
 FRENCH NAlNSOOK, full AS inches wide, ceptionally fine quality worth soc; during the Rum mage at 40c.
 MASSALiA, 40 inches wide, for chldren's dresses and women's underwear, the 40c quality at 25c during the Rummage
 ENGLISH NAlNsooK, a very soft surface that takes the needle readily, 40 inches wide, worth 200. Special in the Rummage at 15c.
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Attractive ads. are illustrated. Lss the cawk make your illustrations Aqe-Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
S1 Linen Cambric at S5c

A remarkable bargain. All pure linen and A inches wide width admirably adapted for mems handker- chiefs for the that square" of it is sufficient for two large handkerchiefs Special at S5c yard Worth $1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
All Lingerie Suits Reduced
At $3.75, from $500

Of lawn, thin and cool, waist has alternating rows of tucks and pleats down front, tucked collar, pleated back, very large sleeves with tucked cuffs. The skirt car ries out the idea of the waist, tucked and pleated over the hips. Formerly $5. Reduced to $3.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
EXPLANATION

In cooking, when you make pies, there is always a part of the crust around the edges that you scrape off and throw away, is there not? But, because you discard it is no reason why it is not as good as the other crust that remains on the pie is itP Of course not It merely represents the over flow that you don't need and, therefore, you throw it away. Same in storekeeping. Edges of stock, superfeus lots ends of var ietles have accumulated. They are just as goed as the other stocks that sold at full prices but-we don't need them. Therefore, they are thrown away'-rummaged at ab surdly little prices.
 Savings all over the store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
7IAC Checked Ginghams, 5e

"2x4" and other sizes of the cheeks that pop uar nowadays Black and white-thoroughly wash able. of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
At $3.75, from $500

Of lawn that is sheer, firm and thoroughly washable. The waist has nine rows of fagotted pleats separated by embroidered dots down the front. Pleats and fagot- ting at the back, large sleeves. Skirt is very full, rows of fagotting and pleats over hip. Formerly $5. Reduced to $3.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
The RUMMAGE Continues
Toilet Goods

To keep you cool in summer. Sea Salt, 25c a bottle
 sorax, in pound packages. 15o. sradleys Woodawn Violet Ammonia. 1ec Eau de ouinine, small size, sec. \ satinola and Egyptian Cream, both for 75c. Bath Caps, of rubber, 5Oc each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
At S3.OO, from S4.OO

12 styles at the price; this one is described. Of China silk in white; very neat and trim; tucked collar, wide pleats and pearl but tons down front, which is very full; large and cool sleeves. Formerly $4. Reduced to $3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
At S4.O5 from $50

Of Paris Null, soft, dainty and pretty; lace collar; many tucks and several rows of an exquisite Val lace insertion make the front at tractive and cool; elbow sleeves, finished in lace edging. The skirt has Val. insertion over the hips. Former price, $S.50. Reduced to $4.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Odd Lots of COttOnS

Miscellaneous lots-all sorts and kinds from ginghams to organdies, at rummage prices. Women who want aprons, bonnets and other things for themselves and children in which to finish the summer should not hesitate one moment. Prices will never get smaller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08

Try the cawk for half-tone and line Iustrations. Aae-HeraId Building
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1Oc Percales at 7bc

Black and colored stripes and figures white. Worth 10c Special in the Rummage at 7hc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
At S2.OO, from $500

One of many at this price. Of China silk in white, tucked yoke, pleated front. Very full at every point. Silk collar, tucked. Large, roomy sleeves and deep tucked cuffs. Pleated back. Formerly $500. Reduced to $2oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
7Hc Ginghams at Sc

Checks, stripes and other patterns coored ant washable grounds A thousand pieces that the mil sold out at very wonderful price, when you con sider how cotton goods going up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
LOnsdaIe and Olcvd
 Fruit of the Loom O2N yU

cambrlc, full 96 inches, worth 1Oc. special at 719c yard.
 No 60" Berkley Cambric, 96 inches wide. special at 10c yard.
 One thousand pieces of unbleached Sea Island Domestic, in to 20-yard lengths, worth SEC yard, special at 6hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
75c to $1.5O Belts at soc

Rummage lot. including cloth of gold embrod. cred and very attractive felt belts; pink and green among the colors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
S1.5O to $2 Japanese Belts, 75c

Of leather treated In the characteristic Oriental style. Handsome buckles
 Various other styles at 75c. Worth up to S2. Of leather and silk; gray, green apnk blue Alice black and white Many styles of buckles
 NOTE: All the finer belts reduced correspond ingly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
AH SIX Waists are Reduced

At s. 50, from $500
 Six other styles, all pretty as this one; of splendid China silk in white; dainty little belaced and be- tucked collar; small tucks and silk embroidered dots all over the front. Tucks and pearl buttons at back. Formerly $5. Reduced to $3.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-08
Pears Soap, lOc limited quantity to sell at this price.
Belts-Runmaged
White Wash Belts at soc

, Tailored styles, with pearl buckles others are n the pretty Swiss embroidery and others are done in English eyeet embroidery with gilt silver buckles all white and washable
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soc Organdies at 25c
Cotton Brilliantine, I0l

36 inches wide A cotton that looks world like brilliantine. For economical able summer skirts and suits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Good Cast; Commonplace Play
However opinion may differ as to the
vehicle in which Miss Virginia Harmed
is brought before the public this sea
son. there can be no disputing that the
star herself is the same charming wo-
man and has surrounded herself with
able support in The Love Letter"
which was presented at the Grand,
Davenport. last evening. The play is
sufficiently French to be quite fashion
able, of course but there is little in it's
serene ending tale of a domestic
estrangement, with its shade of pessi-
mism., to amuse, instruct, or uplift
There is not even opportunity for a
display of talent on the part Of the
actors, which would be something of a
redeeminS feature with n company of
the ability that Miss Harmed heads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
Why Perfect Beer
Means Health
The Best Beer Is Possible Only With
Eight-Day Malta Scientific Fact
About Brewing.

A perfect beer is healthful-it builds
up strength, aids digestion, and acts as
a tonic in giving renewed vitality. y
perfect beer is possible only with perfect
malt and a perfect malt can only be
made by the eight-day process used by
Pabst.
Malt is made from barley. Barley
contains in it's Elementary form the
constituents that go to build up the
human system. The process of making
malt, as some of our readers may
know is much the same as the process
of digestion. The grain is started
growing and the chemical changes that
take place when it sprouts are similar
to the action of the digestive fluids IN
the body if the grain were eaten
Pabst has proven by Sclentlhc OK,
perimentS and sixty years OF practlcd!
brewing that eight days are required
in making malt to bring about those
necessary chemical changes by which
the perfect predigeSted malt is pro-
duced In many breweries the old
four-day process is still used and the
malt is of forced, unnatural develop
ment. 1t lacks in nutrition and Is IN
all ways inferior, much OF the vital
nutriment of the grain being lost me
PabSt ciEht-day mailing process re-
tainS in predigcSted form in the beer
all of the nutritious, llte-SlVlnS Gle
ments of the grain.
PabSt eiEht-day malt, the perfect
malt. doubles the cost of breWinS-but
Pabst Malt, with the exclusive PabSt
method of brewing, makes PabSt Blue
Ribbon Beer superior as a nourishing
tonic and a delicious beverage
If your food doesn't taste just right,
or if your digestion is a little of, or
your appetite is poor, drink PabSt Blue
Ribbon beer before or with your meals,
and ind out for yourself how good 1t is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
MOLINE

Spending His Money.-If there is
anyone in the city experiencing troubl3
in parting with loose change. it would
be advisable to call upon William Ma
ney. The luckless spendthrift was
paid $3.50 Sept by the interurban
railway company for injuries sustained
in accident, and Sunday night when he
was arrested for being drunk, he had
in his possession $40. In one day less
than three months Nancy had spent
$40 for booze, and no doubt has broke
the fast spending record of the city.
Nancy was injured some time in Aug
ust while on a drunk.
George e. Holt Resumes Trip
George E. Holt of this city departed
last evening for England to resume his
tour around the world awheeI. He will
have to continue the rest of his jour
ney alone, for his partner, Lester e.
Creutz, has sent word from London,
where he has been waiting, that he is
returning home. Mr.. Holt is much sur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
AT THE THEATER
BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

oOSFNtNoS ~ tGGttNOIos
Dec. 2-5-The DaIyrymple Comedy
Company.
Dec. 1.-THE Real Widow Brown"
Dec. 81"The Gingerbread MAN.;
matinee.
Dec. - Everybody Works But
Father; matinee.
Dec. 1o-"Sergeant Kitty"
Dec. 16-"Ikey and Abey'; matinee.
Dec. 1s-"Miss New York Jr."
Dec. 25-"lnnocent Maids; matinee.
Dec. 26-"Peck's Bad Boy"
Dec. 2s-orientaI BurIesque Com.
pany.
Dec. 2s-"The RoIIickina Girrv;
matinee.
Dec. Gothic County Chairman;
matinee.
Dec. 31-"A Child of the Streets"
BOOKINGS AT THE MOLINE.
Dec. 3-4-The Baker Brown Opera
company in 1.-THE Bohemian Girl" and
THE Chimes of Normandy"
Dec. 6-"The Real Widow Brown"
Dec. 8-"The District LEADER (mat-
inee).
Dec. 9-"Sergeant Kitty" (matinee).
Dec. 1o-Howe's Moving Pictures.
Dec. 11-"The Gingerbread Man."
Dec. 12-"Red Feather"
Dec. 19-"Miss New York, Jr."
Dec. 23-"Ike and Abey," (matinee).
Dec. PA Gentleman Burglar"
Dec. 26-"The innocent Maids"
Dec. 27-The Oriental Buriesquers.
Dec. 2o-"Peck's Bad Boy" (mat-
inee).
Dec. 31-"The Pit"
Dec. 3o-"The Maid and the Mum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

witness the work Of native Of this
city. James McElhcrne. the leading
comedian Mr.. McElherne. who lis a
nephew of James G. McElherne of the
local engineering corps, was born,
reared, and educated here. He. early
i'm life was seized wi,h a desire TO fol,
low tine stage and through natural g.
ness and hard work has risen to the
position he now holds. His earlier eX-
pcriencc in making mud pies in the
streets of Rock Island is said TO have
stood him in good stead in his later
career of making stages faces that
cause the thcater going public TO laugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04
The Use of Malt
Extract in Food
Cooked Wheat Treated With It and
Then Baked Crisp and Brown
Is Nutritious and Delicious

Remarkable results are secured by
treating whole wheat with malt extract,
as is illustrated by that widely known
food product, Malta-Vita, sometimes
called The Perfect Food
In the preparation of Malta-Vita we
have these two factors.-(a) the whole
wheat, steamed and cooked in absolute
cleanliness and containing every food
element necessary to the sustenance of
the human body, OBJ pure malt extract
containing all the nutrition of best
selected barley in readily digestible
form, SO nutritious and strengthening
that doctors everywhere recommend it.
The malt extract, mixed with the
cooked wheat. converts the starch of
the wheat into maltese. or malt sugar
an active digestive agent. The result
is perfect food, rich in all the nutri-
tion that builds up bone and blood,
brain and muscle, healthy tissue and
nerve force.
And Malta-vita is good to eat
There's nothing like IL, nothing that
can take it's place. After being mixed
with the malt, the wheat is rolled into
wafer-lilxe f1akes,-every grain a little
hake--and then baked in great, clean
ovens under most intense heat From
the ovens Malta-Vita comes crisp and
brown. done to a turn" the most deli
cious. the most healthful food in the
world. All grocers, 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-04

Rock Islander is Comedian.-With
the Sergeant Kitty company. which
appears at the Illinois Dec. 10, Rock
Islanders will have an opportunity to