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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Thinqs We Don't Brag About.

Chancellor Day has an article in Ap- pleton's for November defending some things and abusing others. He writes thus vigorously of the opponents of progress:
 "The magnitudes of commercial thought and enterprise which, while filling some with dismay and affording the demagogues text and an oppor tunity. are nevertheless the calm and cool logic of events. It perhaps has been the only land where tn csc great problems could be worked out success fuIlv Business has been taking on gigantic proportions. Individuals have iolned together brains and moneys and formed themselves into corporations because they could make more for themselves and save more for the peo- |ple and serve more the' mighty inter- ests of their country.
 CT wonder if any one of those men
 who opposed these mighty propositions wh an they first appeared has a proud and boosting grandson in these days, who boldly declaims that his grand fathar was the -visioned seer who predicted the appalling evil of the modern railway and tried to prevent it. There were men who smashed Ark wright,s loom and Whitney's cotton gin Into kindling wood. Wohuer II any one is boosting in these days that his grandfather was the man who did it. When half of the next century IS gone, con cannot find on this continent any s,,an who will admit that he is a de- .aanaant of the pygmies who sought |to destroy these mighty move |arfs of manufacture and trade, logically proportionate to the tremend, |ous age-who tried to reach up and t,,rr the shadow back on the dial.
 ..Tbe reason given for attacks upon |cornorate business is that 1t crushes |out the individual and makes 1t impos- sible for smaller forms or ousihess 10 flourish. In this statemen.
 sun,ed that this is an evil. But we sontend that it may be and for the most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

ready cash. but the merchants appear to have been able to give the custom CTS absolute satisfaction.
 Business over the entire city has been good for the day. and the mer- chants in all lines seem to be well pleased with the outlook.
 Big Shooting Event.
 The Bessemer Gun club has the repu- tation of having pulled off some of the most successful shoots ever held in the state, but they promise to outdo themselves on Thanksgiving day, when they give their annual Thank sgiving shoot. Expert marksmen from all over the country will be on hand, and the affair will no doubt be one to be long rememb cred by the lovers of the trap.
 Several of the greatest "shots' in the United States will be on hand. and it is thought that there will be some re- cord smashing.
 Among those that will take part in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

There will be a called meeting of the vestry of St Johns Episcopal church Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The rector desires full attendance. as matters re- latlng to the fnancia1 and other condi- tions of the parish will be discussed. Wednesday afternoon atSo'eloek the ladies of St. Margaret's Guild will meet with Mrs A. NJ Borden. 3o5 Third avenue, Pratt City.
 The pastors of the several churches are requested to announce from the pulpit the meeting of the Humane society at the city hall Sunday afternon at. 3 o'clock. All those who are in sympathy withsthis meeting are requested to attend, as your presence and help is needed
 The Rev. Father Doyle will preach at St. Catherines church. Pratt City to- morrow
 Postmaster ]. w. Clayton, who has been on the sick list for the past few days. was able to be at his office today
 Attorney R. l.. Daniels has moved his office to the "Office block" on Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
FOR SALE Ensley Real Estate

s225-A nice lot close in; cash; worth $500.
 $11O0-Good broom house; l and 18th St, $500 cash, balance easy; rents for SIP per month.
 $3O00-Nice 5-room house with servants house. with all modern improvements; 241i Ave. l; terms S100O cash, bal $50 per month; rents for s3O per month. S1250-Nice cottage on Hill near Zubers: on almost any kind of payments. $1500-Nice. new 4-room cottage, near Palmer Terrace, 3 blocks of car line; on easy payments $2GO0-Nice broom cottage at Palmer Ter race: $500 cash, bal $25 per month. $375-Nioe corner lot one block of Osceola Station, So. Ensley car line; $l0O cash, bal $25 per month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
csuobt a 7oo.Pound Fish.

Tacoma (Wash.) Cor. Seattle Times.
 A sea monster weighing TOO pounds was caught in a net at Gig Harbor by Anton Berry and his crew of six fishermen. It required their combined efforts to land the hi6eous animal which has ugly eyes, large cruel mouth. two strong looking prongs in the head, an enormous oval body and two fin-like propellers The flesh resembles wax In some ways the monster looks like gigantic snake, but it is a puzzle to all the fishermen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

the shoot is John R. Taylor of New ark, O. Mr. Taylor is given up to be one of the crack shots of the country.
 Lee R. Barkley whose likeness ap- pears in this issue, is also one of the best known shots in the country. MT. Barkley is not so well known in the immediate south as most of his sloot- ing has been done in the middle west. MT. Barkley has a record of 416 out of a possible 430, and is conceded by all marksmen to be a top notcher.
 w. R. Crosby, another man that has won fame in the field, is scheduled to be on hand to take part in the shoot. Mr Crosby comes from O'Fallon, H., and has made a wonderful record at the trap.
 J. Mowell Howkins is another of the eX- perts that will be here. MT. Hawkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

$600-Nice lot; Helena Heights.
 s650-Nice Lot Ensley Highlands. $350O-Modern house; alley corner; Ave. H.; terms S1000 cash, bal, 1 and years. We can sell you anything that is on the market in and around Ensley. We keep two good teams to drive you around.
 LISTEN!
 We want all you people that care afraid of the future of Ensley to come in and list your property with us at scared prices. and we will soon let you leave Ensey, taking all your belongings with you. We have the buyers for anything that is a bargain. We know that Ensley must grow and if you wait to get better bargains than now you will get left. Come to Ensley and look over the field. We will be glad to see you anytime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
B E s s E FER EPART MENT|
BESSEMER NEWS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE so.)

they have enjoyed good business through out the entire day and they cannot see much difference from other pay days. This was large pay day, about the largest of the month. Every one seems 10 have plenty of money. In a good many cases, when a man came into store and purchased a bill of goods he was handed the difference be- tween the amount of his scrip and his purchase in cash. Of course this re- quired the handling of q great deal of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10

A young white man named W. s. Young, employed as a switchman by the Birmingham Southern Railway company. met with an accident this morning about 10.s0 o'clock, which resulted in the. loss of his left foot. While engaged in his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
( No Sale in Sight.

From Puck.
 Silas Stubble-I reckon the prospects nv us selln' the Philerpines looks mighty slim at present
 Hiram Furrows-Thets my way uv thinkin' Rockyfeller an Hartman are too sore at us jest now to make any bids fer them there islands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
Needs Expansion.

From the Baltimore American
 "T hear that since he made little sus- cess in business, Jigsby is all puffed up with conceit."
 "Puffed up! Why, he's so much so that he had to move into house with swell front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
BARGAINS IN REAL
 ESTATE

Sl25O cash; balance, terms to suit; 21 houses renting for $10350 per month. $250-5-room house on s. Side; balance easy.
 $500 cash down will buy 5-r. house with sanitary connections on Avenue E, E.nsley fronting car line; balance like rent
 $35OO-Large brick store with nice rooms upstairs; fine location; small cash pay ment, balance easy.
 If you are interested in LARGE DEALS, see us at once. We have some thing that will interest you
 Stewart Real Estate Go. [ J. K. Hines. Mgr, Pratt City, Ala.
 Peoples Phone s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-10
In the Kitchen.

From the Baltimore American.
 "Its finei' said the Pulverized Sugar, when it came to a question of favoring. 'Jts grate.'' cried the Nutmeg.
 Not so sweet as it might have been," retorted the Vanilla.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
The Linen Frock.

Linen robes, beautifully hand em. broidered, are on view in all the shops, and there are, too, embroidered bcrdure linens-that is, linens with a deep embroidered border. This bor- der is most often executed in fine soHtache, with French knots and oc- casional embroidery stitches scattered throughout the intricate design, and the result is often exceedingly ef- fective. Linen laces dyed to match the material are used upon some new linen frocks and coats, and such dyed lace in cluny, filet or antique forms most successful trimming, some soft lace, such as valenciennes or a fine batiste embroidery, being necessary however, near the face and in the in. evitable undersleeves.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
The "ChasubIe" Coat.

Automobile enthusiasts have taken an interest in the new chasuble coat with open sides which falls absolutely straight at back and front like the ecclesiastical robe for which it is named It is made of heavy linen or pongee and so far has been finished with bands of heavy lace around the whole garment. On the fronts and sleeves it is usually finished with cot ton passementerie and brandenburgs. The first qualification of this coat for summer use is the readiness with which it clasps.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

The Mckinley monument was planned and executed under the direction of a commission of prominent men, at a cost of $150,000. Gov. Charles E. Hughes, with his military staff, will take part in the ceremonies and Presi- dent Roosevelt and former President Grover Cleveland have been invited to attend and speak. Military parades will be a feature of the occasion.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Long Time to Sweep.

Everything, even magnificent church, must be regarded from the point of view of the beholder. A Lon don paper says that two country girls, who acted as if they might be enjoy ing holiday from domestic service, were observed walking down the aisles of St. Paul's Cathedral Under the great dome one of them stood and gazed around her with an air of such wonder that spectator might well suppose that she was awestruck by her solemn surroundings. But when she spoke, the idea was dissi- pated. "Oh, Sarah" she exclaimed, wouldn't this place take long time to sweep?"
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Priest Cape for Bridesmaid

Little priests capes" of creamy Venetian lace, which are caught in the center of the back with a huge buckle and fall in long graduated ends to the bottom of the skirt, represent a very pretty finish to net gowns for bridesmaids. The lace is repeated again as a covering to hat of white crinoline, which requires no supple. mentary adornment save huge feather secured with a large buckle repeating exactly the tones of the flowers in the bouquet
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Generally the only entertainment necessary is the musical programme. You can have musical quotations on the cards bearing the programme and if you wish to give favors, get the pretty candy boxes which comes in all sorts of musical forms. You can serve elaborate or simple refresh ments. think a bowl of frappe with ice cream or an ice all sufficient in the summer time
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
All in Cold Storade.

An Oregon attorney, representing a client whose title to a certain cold storage plant was under fire, closed an able argument before the Oregon supreme court recently with the fol lowing bit of pathos: Your honor, there is more resting upon your de- cision than this cold storage plant: a human life is at stake. My clients life's efforts are in this cold storage;
 his life's blood is in this cold storage; ]; his body and soul are wrapped up
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
LINEN POCKET BOOK
WHITE MATERIAL IS BEST FOR
 THIS DESIGN.
Can Be Made by the Home Worker at Comparatively Little Cost-Neat- ly Embroidered, 1t Makes
 Pretty Trinket.

Linen is coming more and more into favor as a material for small articles, and calendars, desk sets, purses, bags and many other such things are seen in the art needlewoIk stores and their popularity is due to it's strength and it's neat and fresh appearance. A design for a linen pocket book is shown in the drawing, which might very easily be carried out by the home worker at small cost.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

them in cotton, then place in envel- opes, saying nothing that it was in honor of the anniversary. Then at dinner the wedding day have all the decorations of white, using cotton in every available way. I knew of a first" anniversary dinner where wigs of fluffy cotton were provided: this made a lot of fun. Down south one can buy little cotton bales that would be fine for favOrs.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
ook Execution.

Remember, brothers." shouted the orator of the strenuous life, q haven't any use for mollycoddles
 The very old gentleman who was sitting in the last row removed his pipe and retorted:
 Wal, by heck, mister, even if you haven't any use for Molly Coddles yeou needn't to stand thar and talk behind her back, seein that she is not present to defend herself"
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Not "Just as Good"-It's the Best,

One box of Hunts Cure is unfailing- ly, unqualifiedly, and absolutely guar anteed to cure any form of Skin Dis ease. It is particularly active in promptly relieving and permanently curing all forms of itching known.
 Eczema, Tetter, Ringworm and all similar troubles are relieved by one
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Dear Madame Merri: I am going to give party and want it to be a musi cale. What should be done to pass the evening besides music, ard what should be served, etc.? ROSE
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
"It Knocks the Itch"

It may not cure all your ills, but it does cure one of the worst. It cures any form of itch ever known-no mat ter what it is called, where the sensa- tion is 'itch," it knocks it. Eczema, Ringworm and all the rest are relieved at once and cured by one box. It's guaranteed, and its name is Hunts Cure.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Gave Her AWav.

The family were discussing the prospective wedding of the only daughter.
 'Of course" said the bride-to-be to her father, you will give me away"
 'Tm afraid I have done it already, my dear,' he replied T told George only this morning that you had a dis position just like your mother's."
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Of Course,

What makes you so absent mind ed?"
 "Well, I stopped to think one day"
 "Yes?"
 And my thoughts ran on and on" "Well?'
 And I haven't caught up with 'em yet. t."-Cleveland Leader.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
District Densely Populated.

The District of Columbia has the greatest population square mile of any section of this country. The fig ures are slightly more than 3,S39. In Alaska there is only one person to ten square miles. Rhode Island is second to Washington, with 407 per
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
For a Cotton Weddinq.

l am thinking of giving a house party for some girl friends, celebrat. ing our first wedding anniversary, and I am writing for suggestions from you. How shall I word the invitations or should they be informal notes?
 MRS. HERBERT T.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
OLD SUBSCRIBER.

It is impossible to give names and addresses in the department If the reader will send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Madame Merri, in care of the paper, the information will be forwarded.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Binghams Dyspepsia Remedy-a reliable and efficient remedy for all forms of indigestion. Write us for testimonials of grateful patrons. h. quire for it at your druggist, or write us if he cannot supply it. Price 50 cents per bottle, 6 for $2.50. Bingham Drug Co.,, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Much Money for Travel

New York city's surface, elevated and subway railroad system receives a daily average of one and one-quar- ter cent from each inhabitant of the citv
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

The, above request has been the bur den of many letters received lately. I think the best way to pacify the stork is to reprint the party" in as con densed form as possible.
 In the affair described there were four honored guests and six intimate
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

white linen being used as material. The pocket book was embroidered with white embroidery cotton in tre- foil pattern, round dots also being set on at regular intervals A double line of the embroidery cotton formed the border
 Another style of pocket book is an exact copy of the popular strap pock- ct book, with a handle on the back, which may be slipped over the fingers. When finished it should be seven inches wide and four and a quarter deep. The strips should be about 12 inches long to bring this size when finished. The strips are folded up mluch like an envelope with the turned-over flap coming to within an inch of the bottom of the pocket. The foundation for the purse is made of heavy white canvas, cut just like the linen covering except for the flap.
 The stitched handle was made of canvas covered with the linen, and was seWed to the back of the purse. Ii a monogram has not been used on the flap, the owners initials may be
 
 -xi141roIurrcu III sfnaiII leIIers OH Ute
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Making a Good Start

Doctor - Madam, your husband must have absolute rest.
 Madam-Well, doctor, he won't listen to me
 Doctor-A very good beginning, madam-a very good beginning.- Stray Stories.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free S2 .00 trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline, Id. 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Remember, young man, if you are not satisfied with your job, the chances are that the boss will not refuse to accept your resignation.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
A Stork Party.

Some months ago description of a stork party appeared in Madame Mer- ri's department. 1 have lost the paper and ask you to kindly repeat and greatly oblige one who is constant reader of your paper.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
M'klNLEY MONUMENT
10 Be Dedicated in Buffalo Sept. 5.
 Former Residents Invited.

The beautiful white marble shaft erected by the state of New York in Niagara Square, Buffalo, N. Y, to the memory of President Mckinley, is to be formally dedicated Thursday, Sept. 5, and the event will be the central feature of Buffalo's Old Home Week, Sept. 1 to 7. Former residents of Buff falo and the public at large are cor dially invited to attend the dedication.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
friends who conspired with the host aSS fn make the nartv A SucceSS

friends who conspired with the host
 ess to make the party a success. On "the" four chairs at the dining table four bibs were tied. The favors
 were dainty celluloid rattles, while white storks bore the place cards in their bills, but at the four plates
 each bird had a tiny doll baby done up in a small square of linen. The
 table centerpiece was good-sized gilt cradle, with a canopy of dotted Swiss, tied with pink ribbons. Tiny pink | rosebuds were scattered over the table with maiden-hair ferns.
 The napkins were folded like doll
 babies and fastened with safety pins Candies fairy lamps and number of
 little night lamps furnished the illumi-
 nation, while advertisements of all the baby foods adorned the walls. These
 had been cut from magazines and
 mounted on cardboard. There were
 also numerous ads of gocarts, cribs
 and high chairs.
 The menu consisted of celery soup, chicken outlets, mashed potato in ramildns, tomatoes and spaghetti, | fruit salad, ice cream in round ring
 molds, with wee bottles of paregoric, | angel food and chocolate. The afternoon was spent in working on various articles for the little | strangers, and at five o'clock the host ess served what she said was camomile | and aniseseed tea with baby "educa- ! tor' crackers.
 On departing the guests received small boxes which contained. minute l cake of soap and a dolls hot water | bottle.
 My Dear Madame Merri: Is it prop CT to have a shower for a bride at q | breakfast? If so, what time? Is this the bride?
 What would be proper for the menu?
 | Should the parcels be sent to the hostess before the appointed time and l when and how would bs the most ap- propriate time to give them to the l bride-elect? Would it be proper to invite married ladies? BEATRICE. A breakfast is served at 12, half after or one o'clock, not later and the same menu is served as one would have I at a luncheon, with the exception of soup. The bride-elect may or may not know of the shower. 1 think it is in teresting to have it surprise. The 11,< 1>0 l1 before hand and they should be given after the lunch. It would be perfectly proper to invite married ladies.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Iru 1t and See

Funny, isn't it, but it makes all the difference in the world whether you call girl a vision or sight.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
Advice and Suggestions Furnished d
 by Mme. Merri.

Dear Madame Merri: Please send name of book on the niceties of so- ciety and oblige
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup, For children teething, softens the guns reduces in fammation, allays pain, cures wind coic 5c bo
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

A woman who has given her lips has given erything-Anonymou
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Important to Moth CTS.
She understnnd

What makes you think that Tim mins is ideally married?"
 Because one day when he invited me to dinner and we were late she merely asked whether the home team WOn,"
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
Does Aliens
 FOOt=EaSe Cool the Blood i: ::

Some doctors have said so and many indi- viduals have said, that
 this dainty, antiseptic .noWder, shaken daily
 into the Shoes is Cool
 ing to the entire Sys-
 tenn. Scores of nerves
 center in the soles of
 the feet and Aliens Foot-Ease soothes and quiets these nerves. Use every means to keep cool and avoid Heat
 Prostration. Try this
 simple, popular remedy yourself and see if it is not tnstan:ly Cooling and Refreshing. Sold by all Druggists, 25c.-.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10
cHiLD's SUMMER BONNET.

For summer wear this will be found
 a very cool and becoming little bon
 net; although our model is in embroid- cry, the pattern is equally suitable for silk, velvet or fine cloth.
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

4aroIurrcu III sn,aI leIrers on tue handle. The flap was folded down with a hot iron
The Huttig news., 1907-08-10

Should the parcels be sent to the hostess before the appointed time and when and how would bs the most ap- propriate time to give them to the bride-elect? Would it be proper to invite married ladies? BEATRICE.