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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
In Praise of the Long Rod

samuel G. Camp, in the Outing.
 Anglers as well as others who play out door games sometimes carry things to ex- tremes; an instance of this may be seem in the very short casting rods advocated by some bass fishermen. Better, that is. longer. casting may undoubtedly be done with the very short rods, but casting is not the whole of fishing for bass by a very long cast indeed, and the bait- caster when selecting a fishing rod-as distinguished from a mere casting ma- chne-should bear this in mind. Within reason, always holding 10 the idea that light tackle is the only desirable sort for many and the very best of reasons. the longer your rod the more control you have over a hooked fish; wherefore, ob- chance of disaster.
 But the bat-caster who follows the modern form of this sport, using largely the overhead cast and artificial lures, is limited in his option as to rod length by the fact that overhead casting cannot be done-is very awkard and not consist- ently practicable at any rate-with a long rod. It may be safely said that a rod of six feet is the longest with which the overhead bait-caster can work with comfort and efficiency. On the other hand a rod less than. five feet six inches, although casting rod, is not to be con- sidered fishing rod. Any casting rod from five and half to six feet will be right. With the five and a half foot rod you can cast a little better and easier; with the six foot rod you will have more control over your fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

Ing to learn from a symposium in a weekly Journal of Rome that out of a thousand answers by painters and writers as to what should constitute the regulation attire of man in the future, $40 are in favor of a radical change.
 One artist thinks there are too many buttons on mans attire. and the mere statement will probably carry convic- ton to the unprejudiced masculine n1nd Some of these buttons seem to bear much the same relation to that carlyle called the Vestural Tissue of man as the yermiform appendix does 10 the body. They are chiefly em- ployed.s 1t would seem, in getting a man into trouble. Of course for sol- diers and policemen the more buttons the better, because brass buttons by common consent represent organized authority.
 Another artist is opposed to mans attire because it is colorless and there fore does not give the impression of animation and energy. Moreover, 1t Ia without folds and therefore is not con- duclVe to grace Another is in favor or dispensing with trousers on the ground that this garment is an enemy to sculpture. But whyPshould trousers give way merely that statues shall be more graceful? We do not know now many statues there are in ths world although by general agreement there are far too many: but their num- Der, whatever 1t may be- is small com- pared with the millions of men who have never been dignified in marble or bronze. Shall a million men go trouserless In order that one of tha million may appear more graceful ih blanket or toga?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Cleaning Gold and Silver

With all it's trials the wedding ring is bright, for hand washing suits it-there beiHg no better treatment than soap and water for either plain gold or silver jew elry, unless 1t be much tarnished. Warm water. a little soapy leather and soft brush for articles of intricate workman ship, with a brisk rub at finish on tissue paper, is the recipe for brooches, chains and bangles.
 Considering it's simplicity it seems pity that many women appears contented ,o wear chains and necklets so dirty that they not only soil white and light gowns. but the flesh itself.
 For cleaning all pieces of iewelry, after repairs or otherwise, fine boxwood saw dust is ordinarily employed. To use this the trinket is shaken in it, care being taken that it is well embedded in the soft dust. A final polishing is administered with tissue paper. not chamois leather-the latter being usually reserved for watch cases, chased smelling bottles, shoppers and what may be called large surfaces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

she was beginning to get her coiffurt into shape when she said:
 There now. Look! You are really II years younger in appearance. Don'i you feel younger?"
 T don't know" said Miss Lucretia as she gazed at herself and then al Dorothy, who looked like Cinderella in the fairly tale. while she felt like an ancient and very dingy little old mouse who had crept from her dreary bare room to peep into this enchanted place.
 For several days Miss Lucretla did not see Dorothy and she ina gined that she had forgotten her or cut her from her list-anyway it was rather dismal after all the pleasure she had given her
 Presently. however message came saying that the young lady wanted her to come and see her: she was laid up with sprained ankle and would Miss Lucretia come?
 Of course she didn't need a second invitation and when she got there she met the girls mother. who was only an older edition of the lovely creature herself
 During the conversation Miss In- come here years ago from Kentucky and Mrs. Reed said she had heard of her family there, for she, too, was from Kentucky, and before the conversation ended Miss Lucretia had accepted an invitation to dinner the very next evening and had promised Dorothy to do" her hair in the latest style and get herself a white lace frock
 Because confded Dorothy. I've are going to have perfectly good widower here. who is dying to meet you''
 Meet me-" Miss Lucretia asked in surprise.
 Yes, you" said Dorothy, and do dress yourself becomingly, and look your prettiest."
 I've no time to look for becoming clothes said The Spinster, I'm bus mess woman"
 "All the more reason why you should look for them said the younger of the two women, and under the magnetism of the girls enthusiasm, Miss Lucretia heard herself promising to do what she asked.
 When the evening of the dinner party came, Dorothy went over to The Spins- ter's apartment and did" her hair for her and helped her get into the beautiful white lace frock and to Miss Lticretia. who hadn't been out in the evening for nigh on to 20 years, the experience was alluring to say the least of it.
 colonel Howard is even now wait ing" said Dorothy
 And who Is Colonel Howard, pray?' asked Miss Lucretia
 The widower from Kentucky who has heard me talk about yau and wants to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Treasures Buried in Tiber's
 Mud

The continued discovery and removal of treasures from the mud of Lake Nemi, near Rome, principally bronze ornaments and statuary from the magnificent float ing ralaces of the Emperors Tiberius and Calisula, which lie buried in the lake, has renewed discussion as to the treasures of antiquity tho are hidden beneath the waters of the Tiber.
 It has long been the dream of poets and the belief of many antlquaries that the mud of the Tiber's bed conceals a vast amount of artistic treasures which have been flung into it at one time or another. either from wanton recklessness or for the purpose of preservation from hateful sacrilege. There is a legend tha. Attila buried all his treasure beneath tn. Roman river. There has of late been talk of dredging the river to increase it's utility and lessening the dangers of its overfiows. A thorough plougil,ng up o. the ancient mud might bring to light some Of the fabled treasures, or at leas. so the Roman antiquarians hope,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

Miss Lucretia Robinson was Sand she looked it.
 Her whole pastime for the last ten years had been watching her dimes grow into dollars.
 Now she had 5000 in bank, and with it came her promotion.
 Instead of s1e week stenographer, she was a full-fledged secretary-at s25 per.
 But what is s25 per when you are old and tired and lonely and unloyed?
 She flung back her blinds that morn- ing with a heart full of bitterness.
 She lived in an apartment house and only across the way had moved in some body with a pretty daughter about 1S- with creamy skin and big blue eyes.
 A fluttery blue negligee, fell from her arms; and Miss Lucretia again looked and then began to review her own looks at the age of IS, and remembered how the weight of Invalid parents and hard work told upon her-even then. "O-oh," exclaimed the young girl across the way. Are you my neighbor?"
 Yes: my name is Lucretia Robinson. ' said The Spinster, and marveed at the way she said it. She usually called her self merely Miss Robinson"
 And mine is Dorothy Reed said the other. Do wait a moment, I've got something lovely to show you She rushed back into the apartment and in less than a moment came back holding up the most exquisite yellow chiffon gown that looked like it was made of clouds.
 I'm going to wear 1t 10 the party tonight" said the young lady. Good bye, hope I'll see you often.' All day et her work Miss Yn1cretia thought of the IS year old girl; a glimpse of her was like g. peep into a June rose garden; and Miss Lucretia. appreciated it, for her own life was so circumscrib- i ed, her acquaintance so limited with people who were in things, that she welcomed any innovation--no matter how trivial.
 | In the cafe that evening Miss Lu- cretia 1nishel her dinner as usual. Her l acquaintances were three elderly cou- ples, a popular society man, and a Crusty Old P.acnelor who never even noticed.
 When she g,t back to her room the girl across the way called to her and asked her if she'd come over and fasten her dress.
 Of course Miss Lucretia would. l She hadn't been in a girls room in 10 years and you can image her de- light at all the pretty things, powder l Doaes, perIume Dottlas, rouge, mySte- rious looking ivory things on the dress CT. Flags and college pennants float ed about and dance programmes by the 1 wholesale together with boxes of candy and all sorts of beautiful flowers, were | to be seen.
 Miss Lucretia sat entranced
 Suddenly the girl turned to her and said:
 You've got wonderful hair. Why | don't you do it like miner" l But my age" said The Spinster Think of it, It would be grotesque." |" | Well, you wouldn't be old If you took the trouble to fix yourself up q bit'' said the girl smilingly. Let me | show you"
 Before she could say her nay, Dor | othy had spilled the hair pins out of | the wondrous hair that fell in inky | waves all over Lucretia's shoulders and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

you like to embroider. You buy the top with design stamped on natural color linen, and make the pillow yourself. There are appropriate designs and a motto for every month. The birthday flower and birthstone are not forgot ten. Colored jewels of glass to repre- sent the birthstone, embroidery silk and a cord to bind each pillow may all be had at the shop where the tops are sold.
 very good quality of mercerized table damask in designs such as are woven into really expensive linens is very reasonable. This damask comes in the usual width of 64 inches.
 Have you noticed the new Persian tipped tabs and bows some of the girls are wearing? They call them rCash- mere tabs" They are made of soft habutai silk in jabot shape, with small chic Persian edged bow at the top and long ends, these being caught about midway with a tiny band of the Persian or Cashmere silk. The flowing ends are also Persian-tip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Mushrooms, Gout and
 Rheumatism

It is not generally known that mush- rooms, on account of the amount of nitrogen they contain, approach nearer to animal food than many other vege- table products. An analysis made by Professor Atwood shows that mush rooms contain 3,5 per cent proteids, boiled potatoes 2.5 and onions 1.6.
 Experts say that mushrooms should be eaten perfectly fresh and never eaten after repeating CT being ewarmed over" One of the extensive mushroom farmers in England says that persons subject to rheumatic and gouty attacks should abstain from mushrooms, and that liquor should not be drunk at a meal where mushrooms are served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Summer Shop Talk

Now, Priscilla. don't Because your
 |mother and grandmother used tum- Ibler or wineglass to cut out biscuits
 |os no reason why you should, when Iyou can get nice new revolving" biscuit cutter that does the work twice
 los fast and three times as well. In
 Hess time than it takes to wink you
 lean cut out a whole row of biscuits, lone right next to the other and with Iout any intervening dough, so that |you don't have to- waste time with the
 |rolling pin and so have the breakfast |)ate when John is trying to make an |oarly train. The cutter is made of tin lon wire axle and has a wire handle Birthday gifts are always hard to
 )ohoose, so the birthday pillow comes |1n as a welcome uggestion--that is. if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Value of Good Example

A wise mother. who personally super intends the training of her children, and who would scorn to leave them entirely in charge of their governess or nurse maid, gives this advice to mothers
 To have your child truthful, be truth full
 To have him temperate. be temperate, in all things.
 To have him kind to others, be your self kind to others
 Prescribe beautiful amusements and so Tar as you can take part in them.
 Prove to him by your life that a good name is to be chosen before great riches.
 Teach him that riches are not to be de- spised, but should never be gained by doing harm to others; that when &C., quired. should be treated as a trust, not as a hoard.
 To have him honest. present to him in yourself living example of honesty The chief part of a chld's knowledge comes through observation. Acts mean more to him than speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Vacation Thoughts

"Do you know said an observant wo- man. that the way good many people act about their vacations reminds me of the saving that if person feels him self sufficiently religious on Sunday he thinks he is justified in forgetting about religion the rest of the week" '. That sounds cryptic" laughed a 
 Tt isn't bit" was the reply. For % weeks a year-I am speaking of course, of those who have a fortnight s outng-a lot of us live just as if we thought the remaining two weeks would correct all the wear and tear that we so ruthlessly give ourselves. DO you see the point about Sunday :? Tn word, there is great lack of sen slpie preparations for vacations, or, to put IL another way. we expect that the human machine will respond instantly when tho longed-for respite comes. Inis programme does not work out ac- coruing to expectations, as any one who
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Ilxndw yOu," said the atch-making l girl.
 Ihe dinner was a huge success
 Miss Lucretia looked 25 and acted-iS and Colonel Howard was duly im- pressed.
 The Bridge game was delightful-nay even brilliant--and it was the initial party of many more, for Dorothy had set her heart on making Miss Lucreta happy and she must be-
 People in the Cafe each evening re- marked upon how much better looking Miss Lucretia was getting and how be- coming her clothes wete and a revela- ton was being made daily as to her charms and Vaccinations
 Dorothy was General in the match making line. for when the Colonel be- gan to talk about Miss Lucreita, Dor othy promptly began to tell about her other admirers and especially about the man up in Maine, who was simply crazy about Miss Robinson, and wanted to marry her
 And Miss Lucretia didn't care. she was so happy and so absorbed with herself. that nothing mattered now-a ray of happiness had come into her lonely life
 You'd better get busy Colonel" said Dorothy. "All the other men are sending her books and candy and flowers they'll cut you out-yet"
 But my dear,' said the proper old Colonel, how shall l begin"
 'Take her to the theatre," said the scheming young lady. And afterwards to supper. I know the darlingest place."
 'Tell me-" said the Colonel, and I shall engage a table for this evening""
 To the play they ment--the Colonel and Miss Lucretia-and afterwards to supper at the .'darlingest little place. that Dorothy knew where there were softly shaded candles and seductive, plaintive music.
 At a table nearby sat Dorothy with her best beau-but the other couple didn't see her-didnt see anybody-only each other.
 As the Colonel looked across the table at Miss Lucretia under the rose candles he thought she never looked so lovely; willow feather the pale blue gown, soft have passed for Dorothy's older sister and only a little older at that.
 She was so happy and all the old shy ness was gone.
 'Lucreita, the Colonel presently said. Dorothy wants to be your Maid if-er-er you think you could marry me-"
 ''I told her she could be-a week ago." was the surprising declaration that fell from Miss Lucretia's lips.
 ''Anything else,' the polite waiter asked of the Colonel .just at that mo- ment What can I do for you?"
 Have them play the Wedding March," said the Urbane Colonel and Dorothy at her table-UNDERSTOOD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
No Use in Frettin'

when you go on gettin' troubled, an the world seems upside down. when misfortune stares upon you, with an awful looking frown. Iheres cheerfulness in knowin'. when its dark for me an you, mat the sun is always shinin,' and the sky is always blue. hen the clouds appear the thickest an, me daylight seems withdrawn. An the hopeful joy O Twin seems to be entirely gone, Just remember. when the darkest. inst a little distance through. That the sun is always shinin'. an, tho sky is always blue. So there ain't no use in frettin at the harpships that we meet, For the birds are still a-singin' an the flowers are just as sweet: An behind the deepest shadow there,s heap O promise, too, For the sun is aiwp"s shinin,' an, tbe sky Is always blue
 <Anonymous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
SilkWorms Befriend Fisher
 men

It is doubtful whether the average rod and reel fisherman who angles with flies and hooks strung with fine trans lucent cat gut is aware of the invaI- uable friend he has in the humble silk worm. The cat gut is the most unbreak- able substance that holds the hooks against the fercest struggles of the struck fish and comes from silk worms The principal center of the manufac- ture of this kind of cat gut Is the island of Procida, in the Bay of Naples, but most of the silk worms employed are raised near Torre Annunziata, at the foot of Vesuvius The caterpillars are killed just as they are about to begin the spinning of cocoons, the silk glands are removed and subjected to a process of picking, which is a secret of the trade, and afterward the threads are carefully drawn out by skilled workers, mostly women. The length of the thread varies from foot to nearly 20 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30


 This shows frequently on the deep collars and great revers that are modish this |year.
 Rich buttons for smart coats include medallion effects, limitations gems, com binations of metal with such gems or stones and beautiful carved or scroll ef- fects in various materials.
 Large artificial flowers are used as a oorsage bouquet on evening and on street |oostumes. The favorite flower is half opened, black silk rose with inner petals |ef rink silk enclosing close-folded golden |enes.
 IT. take the place of the comfortable Dig Panama worn so much by the sum. |ner girl is new hat of soft velour fell male exactly after the same model
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

Quick Relief With My Treatment. Try IL
 And Prove It.
 The ordinary so-called "remedies" are bue naoitual failures. have tried them all. I am a physician. Day and night for years almost felt as If the hand of death was clutchng at my throat, and that every breathless struggle would be my last,
 l exhausted medical books in a vain search for cure. At last discovered my own treatment, used 1t. and If an angel had come and carried me suddenly aloft could not have been more surprised at its results. ask no asthma sufferer to believe me am known only by my worls. I want to prove to you that this treatment not only actually cures, but cures permanently. do not ask cent. All you have to do is to send me your name and address and willsend you free trial treatment of my asthma remedy. as quick as the mail can bring it to you.
 Send your letter to me, pr. W. K. Walrath, Box l25, Adams. New York. Friends, want to rescue you from those blood ,'smoth- ered-alive" spasms forever. Win you let me prove can do 1t? Not only asthma but hay fever and bronchitis disappear gloriously by the use of the treatment. Write me today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
The Age-Herald's Cuisine
FROZEN CUSTARD

Put in the double boiler one quart of milk and one cup of sugar. When very hot add one tablespoon of corn starch mixed with a little cold milk and the yolks of three eggs. Stir until thick. When cold add the whites of the three eggs beaten with two tablespoons of su- gar, and freeze
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just before going away, so that they may leave with what they are pleased to call clear conscience. l think this is particularly true of women.
 "Of course, it Is 8 great satisfaction to put one's work behind her little space with the feeling that all has been done as well as it could be done.. But let us be sensible about it. Other days are coming-days when We may be the more fitted to take up duties, because the system has been refreshed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Mademoisille Frou-Frou

Scarfs continue in demand and will no doutl see another season of popularity
 A pretty feature of a new costume is wide white lace collar turning on to the coat With cuffs to match it is extremely elegant
 Black evening wraps are often embe' ished with hand embroideries in colors
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gives the matter a little thought must admit.
 How many people go away on a va- cation trip thoroughly tired out! They are so tired, indeed, that it is nearly time for them to return before they are anything like in a proper mood to en- joy change. It has come to be a habit for a great many to work especially hard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Won't Leave Hubby

His wife is there At home. She does not care To roam. On summer trips she can but froWn Provided hub must stay in town. She won't forsake Her mate; Prefers to bake And wait Why is she loath alone to rove Is it suspicion or is it love?
 The Washington Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
For the Housewife's Scrap
 book

Knives and forks that have been usea for fish should be rubbed with earth to remove all taste.
 To remove glass stopper let a few drops of glycerin drop around it. It may then be easily removed
 If the wick of a lamp be soaked in strong vinegar and thoroughly dried be- fore using the lamp will not smoke.
 Rub brass bedsteads with cloth moist ened in sweet oil and afterward with a piece of dry chamois leather to keep them looking bright.
 To take mildew stains out of linen rub soap on the article. Then scrape some fine chalk and rub this in also. Lay it in the sun and wet it twice as it dries. The mil dew will be entirely removed by this method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
A Sunday Thought

No pleasure is comparable to the stand- ing upon the vantage ground of trutn.- Bacon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

.eaveu the skin clear, soft, healthy and
 sau{lful. 30 cents and $1.00 by toilet
 nuntsrs or mail. NATIONAL TOILET COMPANY rari'. Ts"~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
I'II Rid You
 of Your Asthma
I Will Send You A Free Trial Of My Treatment To Prove
 Its Wonderful Effects.

For years and years. thousands of suf- ferers have been following the beaten path in the treatment of Asthma.-and they arc still gasping and clutching for breath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Statues and Trousers

From the NeW York WorId.
 Artists and sculptors have long been in rebellion against the clothes of the modern man, and so it is not surpris-
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