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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Do You Walk and Sit Cor
 rectly?


 Most women," said a. woman the other day, who knows a lot about physi- cal culture, are carrying themselves better, I am glad to say, when walking. It is rather unusual thing to see a person slouching when on her feet.
 "Of course, there are such sights. and sad enough they are. But constant preaching of the doctrine of standing up straight has had its effect Women are conscious of their appearance when they are walking and they have learned to walk better
 But it is very different matter when you speak of the posture of women when they are seated I was coming out on the Highlands the other day in a crowd - ~r, and I just looked to see how many women were in the proper sitting posture in the car seats
 You may not believe me- but I counted just six. The rest were every which way Some were bent over one side. some the other, some were half crouched over, others were twisted about with an elbow on the window sill I almost want ed to call out Attention or some such word to see If I couldn't bring those women up straight. vs
 "Of course. I don't mean that women should sit up like ramrods, with prim- ness in every line of their figures, but
 
 and all the rest of it. There can be an easy and graceful posture when sitting. just as when standing, and such a pos ture is just as important with regard to health and general appearance as in correct carriage when on the feet.
 It is even more important, for the average woman spends a greater part of her time sitting down than standing. There Is a great temptation in steam cars and trolley cars to slump, simply because one may be tired on entering conveyance and very glad to sit down But sto dispose of ones self in such a way that the body is deformed for the time being is a great mistake.
 "To speak of only one thing, it is i'm possibly for the lungs to do their full duty when the body is in a cramped and unnatural position. The drowsy feeling that often comes over one in a car is due to an unnatural position of the body Bad air also has good deal to do with It and we can fight bad air by sitting UT straight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
How Firewater Got Its
 Name

When the Hudson Bay Trading company commenced trading among the Indians it was found that by selling the Indians liquor they could more easily be induced to trade their peltries. The first whisky was brought to this country In large bar rels. but in transporting it overland 1t was found more convenient to divide 1t into small kegs.
 The white traders soon became aware. according to the American Wine Press, that by diutng the whisky with water more furs could be obtained. This was practiced for some time. but the Indians learned that good whisky poured on fire would cause it to flame up, whereas, had the whisky been diluted, the fire would be quenched.
 It was by this simple experiment. that the term "firewater'' became common word among Indians. A chief who had experienced the bad effects of whisky among his people said 1t was most cer- tainly distilled from the hearts of wild cats and the tongues of women, from the effects It produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Nine Lives-and the
 MournerS

From the New York Times. A tomcat sat beside the house
 Inhabited by me. And sans a tune by Richard Strauss From one a. m. till three. He tore up slumber by the roots. I threw, resolved and grim, A pair of large and vicious boots Unerringly at him. He died. Beneath the blankets sprawled l closed my eyes once more, When--lo-that cat came back and
 bawled,
 "oh, Promise Me-, till -four. My rage in a Berserker state,
 A heavy chair I shied With superhuman vigor straight
 Athwart that cat. He died. spoke one final, fearful curse,
 I slept inert and flat woke-to find the universe
 Unmitigated cat. hurled jug with deadly hand.
 He died. I slumbered Nix He initiated Sousa's band
 From four-eighteen till six. But I'll cut short this tale of strife And tell you, in a line, killed that tomcat, life by life,
 Until I'd bagged all nine. , I slumbered freed from his fal-lahs; I woke upon the verge Of madness. All his bosom pals
 Were singing him dirge!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

doned as a day of rest The example Of Jesus showed that il was a day for hos ptaity a day for visiting friends, day of cessation from labor, and for sucn simple enjoyments as would best recreate the energies worn with the week of labor There never has been any good reason for transferring the rest and recreation appropriate to the Jewish Sabbath to the Christian Lords Day
 'The two are entirely different in their meaning and purpose The latter IS a day for worship and remembrance of the risen Lord, and also for service. Ii was not intended as a day of rest except so far as refraining from secular labor means rest. The Lords Day should be the busiest day of the week, but filled with Christian worship for the Lord and service for our fellow men"
 It may be added that the two-Sunday- a-week idea is not far removed from pres ent conditions. Saturday is generally ob- served as half-holiday, and rthere is growing tendency to make it whole hol- iday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Summer Shop Talk

e
 Alas. What will they do for another material out of which to make shoes? They have run through all the feathers, through satins and velvets and now they are making them of corduroy-the- real heavy corduroy that used to be so popu- lar with anxious mothers of active boys. The only thing left seems to be papier mache. t
 But the corduroy shoes are good look ing Thdre is certain smartness and satin shoes lacked somehow. Maybe it Is due to their very substantial wear able look and to the colors in which they are made. There are number of these latter--al the new shades Of gray brown and tan, so that they will match all the early fall suits.
 The Corduroy shoes are street shoes decidedly but they lack the clumsiness of the average walking boot There are stout solcs and Cuban heels and the vamn Is very short. so that long foot will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

 and then he conceals his secret ambi ton by yelling his most casual remarks with cynical epigrams. which of course he meant me to publish, so here they are. .tes, 9st
 And among other things he says:
 "A girls, idea of perfect happiness is to have nothing to do and nobody to keep after Her about doing it.'
 What chance have these High Brows when pretty pair of Eye Brows are lifted in the same direction?'
 Love used to be a woman's whole existence, but now it's only an after dinner mint in the scheme of her busy day"
 When Fate fastens onto the same girl asred head and a roma antic disposi- tion. it's the Lord help the rest of the family and some others
 "All roads lead to Rome when wo- man has made up her mind to see only the road to Rome
 Blood will tell, but Kind Heaven please preserve us from the female gen ealogicsl BOREw
 The woman who passes up the wine of love for fear of the headache gets about as much joy out of life as tho dyspeptic who is afraid to eat his din ner for fear of Indigestion
 "If you are trying to pick winner. don't choose her under the pink candle shades at dinner party; but If she ca II stand the breakfast table test, all day her good looks will outshine the rest ? Lots of people waste time wondering why girls marry the men they do when there is such range to select from. but after watching the average young wo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Hints Here and There

To polish a grate that has been bIacls- leaded rub it with an old piece of black velvet.
 Medicine stains may be removed from silver spoons by rubbing them with a cloth dipped in sulphuric acid. Wash afterward in soap suds.
 Clothes closets that have become infest- ed with moths should be well scrubbed with a strong decoction of tobacco, and afterward repeatedly sprinkled with spir- it's of camphor. Candles improve by keeping Nthem few months before using If wax candles be- come dscolored or soied they may be re- stored by rubbing them with a clean fan. nel cloth dipped in spirits of wine. IT l lighting candles always hold the matcf to the side of the wick and not over ths 1 top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Why Nickels Get Scarce on
 Pay Day

The trade demand for dimes, nickels and pennies keeps scores of persons busy in every large city. Twice a week-Sat- urdays and Mondays-the need of small change is frequently so great in pig shops that if it were not obtainable otherwise a small premium would be paid. Bills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
SPECIAL RATES
 VIA

VERY LOW SUMMER TOURIST RATES to points in the North. East and West, Tickets on sale May 18th to September S0th, with liberal limits for return.
 Special Excursions, Chnutauuun. N. ". and return, 926. Tickets on sale July and 27 only. Final limits for return August and 30. 1911.
 Camp Grounds, Miss., (Biloxi) and Return .......... ..-....-.... e10. 20
 Tickets on sale July 10 to 2e inclu- sive, good to return until August 2, 1911
 For other information, confer with F. Sid Jones. D, r. A.. Rirmtnghsns. Ala, 5 ,th phones 977.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Some Maxims

The kindness of youth Is angelic; the kindness of age is divine.
 One must have heart to enjoy per son 'sdual1ties; and mind to endure his defects. Fs
 Conversation becomes painful when re- plies are made. not to words uttered. but to words suppressed.
 Folly presses into the first rank in or der to be seen; intelligence retires to the last in order to see
 At night every thing burns-stars, thoughts, tears.
 Sleep is generous robber-it gives in strength what it takes in time.
 A great number of wounds make you a hero in the eyes of the world and a cripple in your own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

The gallant bachelor who loves all women Is pretty safe in remaining q bachelor until he meets THE GIRL who car make him forget all the others' then he takes small risk of assuming that SHE IS THE ONE.
 Being converted for the time being into "A Matrimonial Bureau, Mrs Dolly begs Ieave to say thaf Tn hef humble estimation, even after inah has settled the problem Of ONE girl Tn his mind. the problem does not some- times end there.
 q know Her. but I can't get the only Girl in the World" says the poor fel- low. "The OTHERS are all EASY enough, but with HER-Ah, Woe is Me"
 So, The Garden of Love, the key to which Is a little red wicker heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Mademoiselle Frou-Frou

Buttons with colored centres set In crystal rims are. among the novelties. Elaborate insets of lace are seen in white, as well as colored silk hosiery. Combing sacques of huck are cut on the kimono pattern. The edge is button holed.
 Quite. unique are new Japanese mat tings which come with designs printed on cotton or silk fabric, appliqued on the woven background.
 Extremely effective for summer, espec- tally, are the draperes of burlap finished with a hemstitched hem and band of simple drawn work above the hem- stitching.
 Lingerie of dotted swiss not only Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
Brushes and Brooms

Would do their work better and last longer if washed occasionally in soapy water, or, better still lukewarm water and ammonia. Four tablespoonsful of household ammonia. to two quarts of water IS a good mixture. Let the bristles or straws stand in this for just few minutes, then rinse them thoroughly and drain dry in a cool place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

from pay envelopes are rendered the butcher, baker and .candestickmaKer, and on cars for fares on Saturday and again al the beginning of the week.
 In a thousand places in city like New York the day begins with runner on his way for ten dollars worth of coins. Max ing change in way to regulate the out flow of coins of particular denominations so as to prevent the inflow of too many of one kind is an art known only to the experienced cashier. Big concerns want change only for change purposes. They , deposit only bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Fair Grandmother Told 0 One
 o Waters Fine'

It can't even be mentioned in the same breath-bad as it is-this thing of the girl who-loves- -a-man- who- oves-another-girl, when it comes to the man who finds himself embarrassed by the love of three girls-all of whom he loves.
 ''T'd marry any of them, Mrs. Dolly, he writes ingeniously to me on mono
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
A Fair Equivalent

N. H. Pittman. in Lippincotts Magazine, Johnnies name and age were taken
 And his date of entrance started Then the teacher paused and asked him. ''Were you ever vaccinated?'- Without stopping for reflection,
 Johnnie answered with a "No, sir; But Is been baptized, I reckon,
 Most a year or two ago, sir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

dainty, but it wears very well. It is es- pccially cool for summer wear. The woven Italian silk garments are finding more and more favor on this side of the water. They are to be had in the most fascinating shades. If one is considering economy of space, these garments are certainly worthy attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
The Hge-Herald's Cuicine
LEMON ICE.

LEMON ICE.
 Boil one quart of water and two cups of sugar. Squeeze the juice from four lemons and one orange, and pour the hot syrup over the rinds, which have been washed before squeezing. When cool squeeze out the rinds and add the juice of the lemons and orange to the syrup. Strain and freeze. If liked the beaten white of an egg may be added when nearly frozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Wasn't it gay Tom Moore who sang long, long ago of the possibilities of being happy were the other dear charmer away?
 But my Inquiring Bachelors case is even more complicated by the fact that his letter bears evidence that he not only could be happy with either, but would be happN with ANY dear charmer recorded in the little ditty, Any Little Girl That's Nice Little Girl, Is the Right Little Girl, etc. provided the others weren't in telephoning distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Leaves the skin clear, soft, healthy and beautiful. 50 cents and $l.00 by toilet counters or mail.
 NATIONAL TOILET COMPANY. revA zsM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23
A Sunday Thought

Wherever souls are being tried and ripened in whatever commonplace and hon7ely ways, there God is hewing out the pillars for his temple.-Phillips Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

gramed paper highly perfumed and beautifully tinted, but if I did, tell me prey, what to do about the others?'
 This and much more, but in substance these sentences embrace the whole story of his complicated attitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

man order a luncheon that is to her own taste. you know she goes about selecting life partner with the same perverted feminine lack of udgment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

look short and a short foot shorter in them.
 I wish you could see some of the new neckwear I was allowed to feast my eyes upon yesterday. It is the most marvellous combination of real cluny real val real Irish lace, combined with the exquisite needlework you ever saw. And there is never a hint of over crowding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

suggest to yep In your trouble, unless it be to tell you to resort to the old childish wish in the oracle expressed by closing the eyes and whirling around three times and saying:
 My grandmother told me to take this one"
 If the lady proves disappointment try it over again.
 If the choice lies really among the three-you'lls finally get the one you want-maybe-and Mrs. Dolly sincerely hopes you'll live happy ever afterwards
 And this brings me to the latter part of My Bachelors letter. in which he confesses that he is perfectly crazy to edit the Woman's Page on big daily, but could never do so because he hasn't the MIND (wouldn't that destroy you0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Divide what a woman says is true by the doubtful look in her eyes when she says 1t; multiply this by one-half of the original proposition and sub tract from it the license given any good story teller, and the result will be mighty near something you can prove."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Now Is the time of the year when love pirates infest the seashore and the mountain resort, and married men are clothed in single mems attire, and no- body is safe from a summer irritation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

drowses on, and the knowing old Saint. Valentine by name. from his niche in the wall winks an eye and licks another. sugar-rhymed missive and stamps il tight and fast with Love seal and sends it forth.
 Honest for true, MT. Bachelor, who ever you be- I don't know any course to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

What chance have these High Brows when pretty pair of Eye Brows are lifted in the same direction?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-23

Love used to be a womans whole existence, but now it's only an after dinrer mint in the scheme of her busy day" .a
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The Raymer enterprise., 1911-11-30
Beautiful Beads,

Such beadwork as the buyers have
brought back with them from tho
other side has never before been seen
on trimming counters, according to the
New York Sun. The beads include
many metallic effects with all the rich.
deep colors OF the American Indians
and the characteristic combinations OF
Roumania and Bulgaria. but they also
come in the daintiest and loveliest
evening blends. that remind one OF the
tlnts OF rare paintings. There are tilet
grounds studded with gold and silver
beads and with pearls. In fact. In the
gold and silver bands and jewel0d Of.
fects the variety Is wonderful. And
the tunics and waist garnishments are
here In the same wide choice OF beau.
tiiul bead and Jewel combinations,
ofton with gold and silver cloth en-.
broidered with beads and tinsei.
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-11-30
FINDS ALL KINDS OF LINEN
Woman Astonished at Size and Varl.
ETY. Of Wardrobe Of That One
Material.

A woman who Is always smartly
gowned recently resolved to have
frocks OF all the kinds OF linen there
are, for her winter sojourn at Mas.
sau, each frock TO be trimmed with
the lace or handwork OF the country
from which the linen came. Until she
began her unique collection she had
no idea of the great variety OF linens
10 be bought or how much ingenuity
1t would take to carry out her idea.
Her list, with accompanying orna.
menta,lon. shows how large and var.
led wardrobe may be developed
from one single kind OF material.
On sheer handkerchief linen OF
Irish weaving baby Irish crochet was
used in profusoin, and with a natu.
raj color butchers linen of English
make, broderIe AnglaIse or eyelct EN-.
broidcry appeared. With an oyster
white Flemish hand loom linen some
heavy Flanders lace In Van Dyke
point was inset, and on unbleaChed
hand loom Holland linen was embrol.
dery In Delft blue linen thread. India
null from the Orient showed exquisite
hand embroidery. as did the dlaph.
anous linens Of China and Japan and
those from the Philippines.
Java and Madeira sent hand drawn
work and embroidery combined. Mex.
lean work appeared on an elaborate
morning dress Of medium weight lin.
en-, and on the coat OF a Russian
crash walking costume were cuffs and
a collar Of Russian lace. Bulgarian
linen, brightly embroidered, was made
up into smart little bridge dress.
and charming dinner dress for club
wear was Of Italian linen with Cluny
OF great beauty and layishly inset.
There was also a frock with the
wonders OF Swiss hand work on very
fine sheer linen, and another OF hand
spun German linen, with insertings OF
old Mechlin In the bodice and much
hemstItching In connection with EN-.
broidered dots. From Norway came
a frock OF medium weight linen with
cutwork OF intricate effect, and from
Spain a very coarse open linen can.
vas inset with lace crocheted by the
peasants OF the hills.
Each dress Is absolutely different
from the others, and the planning has
given many Interesting hours to the
woman who will wear them.
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-11-30
A Pint Of unequa!ed
Cough Syrup for sol
The Quickest surest Cough Remedy
You Ever Used, or Money Refunded
Stops Even Whoopins Cough
Quickly.

You may not need the g which acent|
bottle of Pinex saves you, but you do need
the wonderful effectiveness Of this famous
cough remedy. 1t will usually stop the
most obstinate deep.seated cough inside Of
"a hours, and has no equal for whoopins
cough.
A 5O-cent bottle of Pinex, mixed with
homemade sugar syrup, gives you a full
pint-a family supply Of the most pleasant
and effective cough remedy you ever used.
Easily prepared in FIVE minutes-directions
in package.
The way this takes hold of cough and
gives instant relief, will make you regret
that you never tried it before. Stimulates
the appetite, is slightly laxative and tastes
good-children take it willingly. 1t has
wonderful record in cases OF incipient
lung trouble and is splendid for Group,
asthma, bronchitis, throat trouble, etc.
Pinex is special and highly conceu.
trated compound Of Norway White Pine
extract, rich in guaiacol and other natural
healing pine elements. Simply mix with
sugar syrup or strained honey, in a pint
bottle. and it is ready for use. Used in
more homes in the U. S. and Canada than
any other cough remedy.
Pinex has often been initiated. but never
successfully, for nothing else will produce
the same results. The genuine is guaran-
teed to give absolute satisfaction or money
refunded. Certificate of guarantee is wrap
ped in each package. Your druggist has
Pinex or will gladly get it for you. If not
send to The Pine1 Co.. 234 Main St., IT.
Wayne, Ind.
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-11-30
How to Use Red cros. Seals.


How to Use Red Cross Seals" n
the title of an interesting publication
recently issued by the National Asso-
citation for the Study and Prevention
of tuberculosis.
Red Cross Seals must be placed
only on the back Of letters and not
on the address side Of packages that
are going through the mail. They
may be placed anywhere on matter
going by express. Care should he
taken in sending merchandise through
the mails not to place seals over the
strings with which the package is tied.
since this seals the package against
inspection and subjects 1t to first
class postage rates. AS many seals
may be used on the back of letter
or package as may be desired Every
one is urged to use them literally.
since every seal is bullet in the war
against tuberculosis.
Red Cross seals are not good for
postage, and will not carry mail mat
ter, but any kind Of mail matter will
carry them. Finally, every letter or par
Gel sent out, either by mail or in some
other way, during the holiday sea.
son should bear one or more Red
Cross seals.
The Raymer enterprise., 1911-11-30
Ready Permission.

AS an uptown manufacturer and his
wife were motoring through the coun-
try in Bucks county, the wife saw an
apple orchard, with several trees
laden with bright red fruit. Her
mouth watered for apples, and she
induced her husband to stop the car
and go into the orchard
AS he put his foot inside he encoun.
tered man. May have some ap-
ples?" he asked.
Sure. help yourself" replied the
other.
How much will owe you?"
"Oh. nothing, nothing at all.
don't own the orchard" said the man.
-Philadelphia Times.