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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

The summer months have seen the ex- odus of Birmingham residents to many points east, west, and north; even the south has had it's quota, for people plan their vacation outings from divers view points, and one man who returned the other day from southern Florida de- clares he was affected by the heat only when coming home he reached Mont eomery.
 The west was chosen by MT. and Mrs. Frederick Gunster for their summer tray els. and few have enjoyed experiences SC delightful as theirs Los Angeles was formerly Mr Clusters home and society in that beautiful city exerted it's every charm to welcome the young Birmingham artist and business man, and his lovely wife. Chatting of his travels, MT, Cum ster said
 Los Angeles has undergone a remark able change within five or six years, and l was greatly impressed by the develop nents of both business and residential sections, and the countless automobile roads.
 sAfter a ride of day and a night over the desert we arrived there in time for breakfast On the edge of the can yons rim is located the rustic and most attractive mountain hostelry, the Fl To- var, built of stone and huge logs greatly resembling a country club house, from the veranda of which is disclosed the most magnificent picture of it's kind in the world.
 .Lying wholly beneath the level of tho
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with Mrs. Carter's sister, Mrs. Charles De- Bardeleben, in Idlewild.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben will leave in few days for New York city to join Mrs. Walker Percy and Miss Percy.
 
 Mrs. H. r. DeBardeeben, who has spent the summer in the west. is expected home next week. Temporarily she will be a guest in the Charles F. DeBardeleben home. 4lgslESsyl
 The departure of Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Harwell to make their home in another section of the state is a matter of regret to a large circle of friends. It is, how ever gratifying to know that it is their intention to retain their Birmingham home as this suggests a return to the city at some future time
 Among the newcomers to Birmingham are MT and Mrs. Robert Alexander of At lanta, who arrived a few days ago and have been at the Hotel lIillman. Mr. and Mrs Alexander were recently married in Atlanta and a change of business inter- ests directed his removal to Birmingham. where he has assumed the management of large packing house. Mrs. Alexander was before her marriage Carrie Dallis, one of the prettiest and most popular girls in Atlanta's younger set. MT. and Mrs. Alexander will decide upon their permanent place of residence later. MT. and Mrs. Robert L. Gregory, who have been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Mccormack during the absence of the family this summer. have returned to the home of the latter's mother, Mrs M. P. Seals
 Mrs Will Major will leave in a few days for a visit to friends in Columbia, | Tenn.
 Dr. and Mrs. John s. Edmonson and their little son have gone to Mississippi City for a weeks stay.
 Miss Emily Somerville is at home after visit to Miss Lillian Orr at Mentone.
 
 MT. and Mrs. c. P. Orr are guests of relatives in Toronto, Can.
 MT. and Mrs. John NJ. Cartwright are i in Tennessee. |.
 | Miss Dorothea Orr came down from Mentone a few days ago to visit Mrs Val Nesbit
 Mrs. Walker Percy and Miss Ellen Percy are passing a few days in New York city before starting on a motor trip through the New England states.
 Miss Willie Gunnels of Oxford Aia tn, sister of MT. John N. Gunnels, is i'll at St 1 Vincent's hospital
 Miss Olivia Bogacki of Montgomery, wilo l is a general social favorite in this city | is expected today to be the guest of Mrs William Worthintgon for few days while en route to her home from Chi | cago.
 Birmingham friends of MT. and Ms | George Guile of Augusta, Ga, will be interested to know that they. with the | interesting family, have recently removed | tc Athens, Ga, to reside near the latter !: | parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilberforce Gettys pr. Guile was formerly pastor of ths
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HER CONDITION
 QUITE CRITICAL
Suffered From Terrible Train of symptoms-Thinks Fatal Outcome Was Avoided By
 Timely Use of Cardui

Columbia, S. C.--In a letter from this city, Miss Carrie Meetze says; T was . perfect wreck, from sickness. I had pains in my right side, weak fainting spells. dizziness, then numb and cold feelings.
 At times my feet were so swollen could not walk a step.
 I also had backache headache, was nervous, appetite good at times, more often not, and my kidneys troubled me.
 A friend advised me to give Cardui, the womans tonic, trial did so, 3 ard from the very first 1t helped me.
 At the end of two months the swell ine in my feet had gone down and I was relieved from all the pains.
 I continued taking Cardui, and now I do almost all my homework.
 I am willing for you to publish what write. for the good of other women for am sure that Cardui saved mo From the grave"
 The symptoms described in the above letter are proof that this lady was suf- fcring from womanly trouble, and hel cure shows that sine took the righ medicine for her trouble, namely; Car dui, the woman's tonic.
 If you suffer as she did, do as sh' s oid, take cardui. and it will surely d' Cor you what it did for her. Why not
 N. B.-Wrstc ta; Ladies' Advisor! Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat ta1l0oga, Tenn, for Special InstFuc 9aOns, and 64 page book, Home Treat ment for Women," sent in plain wrap per, on request.
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eye is this stupendous panorama, laby- rinth of huge vari colored architectural forms, many of them taller than the Rockies at Denver.
 Tt is difficult to realize the magnitude Of this Titan of chasms which measures in width from this point a distance of about 13 miles, the length being over 20o l. is encircled as far as the eye can reach by perfectly level plateau, below which at a depth of from coco to 7000 feet, winds the Colorado river, which, for ages has carved it's course through these mighty pnnacles of red, lavender, brown, white and black.
 "A short distance from the hotel Is the Bright Angel trail descending from the summit, seven miles, to the bank of the river. There are several interesting drives, east and west along the rim, which afford new vistas at every turn, but this beautiful place was a fitting eli max to our delightful trip
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Song Dialogue

From the Washington News.
 Two of the churches in Wellington are located close together and recently while rome one was passing between the two churches on prayer meeting night he heard this spirited dialogue in the song:
 The congregation of one church was singing .sWill There Be Any Stars, Any Stars in My Crown, When at Evening the sun Goeth Down?'
 And the congregation of the other church. apparently answering the ques- ton. were singing, ''No, Not One; No, Not One ''
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M'KINLEY- -DISSOWAY
 INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT

An approaching marriage of wide south eln interest is that of Miss Margaret Dssoway of Atlanta, to Capt. James Full Ter Mckinley, of the Eleventh United States cavalry, stationed at Fort Oglo- thorne. The engagement was recently an nouneed by the parents of the bride, MT and Mrs. J. J. Dissoway, and the wedding ceremony will occur in the fall at the home of the brides aunt, Miss Emma Dssoway.
 Capt. Mckinley and his sister, Grace Mckinley, now Mrs. Grayson Heidt, of Atlanta, were wards of President Me Kinley.
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Vocal Instruction

Has any one vocal instructor for bass voice which he no longer uses? l should like to take instruction in bass singing, but I have not the time or means, so would greatly appreciate an instructor from one who has laid his aside
 FIRED D. Graduate musicians are requested to ponder this request and to send to me for the young fellows address. To keep books one no longer needs, and which one is not likely ever to look at again, is hGarding. not preserving.
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Brown Bread
Vacation

T should be very glad to help Mar garet B.. in her plans for her friends vacation. have wire sanitary couch, which is not in use, to which she is more than welcome. As she lives in Chicago, l suggest that she call some evening (drop- ping me card beforehand, as I am not at home through the day.
 T wish again to thank you for the wheel chair, which enables me to take my mother to many places to which she could not otherwise go. c. C."
 The desired address has gone to you by mail. We thank you heartily for your cor dial cooperation with Margaret B." She is a warm hearted wide awake woman, and likewise practical.
 T am glad the chair brings the com fort you anticipated.
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PERSONALITIES

Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Agee, who nave spent the summer at their country home beyond Red mountain. have returned to their town house for the season. The b. K Campbells, whose home is dear them, will not be in town until later.
 Mir and Mrs. C. M. Williamson have three attractive house guestsMiss Lillian Phllpot and Miss Natalie Phllpot of Pae Bluff Ark, the formers sisters-and Miss Natalie Williamson of Montgomery, the latters niece A number of informal af- fairs have been arranged for them.
 Mir and Mrs. Brooke D. Burnham left Monday for visit to Mr. Burnham's par ents in Washington, D. c. Before re- turning to Birmingham they will go to Atlantic City and New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Crawford Johnson and their sons, Crawford Johnson, Jr, and Allen Johnson, are at present at the Hotel Martinique in New York city, following lengthy outing in the lake region. They are expected home next week MT. and Mrs. Frank FowllSes, who are at the Martinique, will go with their son. Henry Fowlkes, to Lawrencevile, Pa. where he re-enters school before return ing home.
 After summer outing in Massachusetts MT. and Mrs. F. F. Quigley have returned to Birmingham. E,n route they spent a few days in New York city at the Hotel Martinique.
 Mrs. N. r. T. Finch has spent the sum- mer in northern Pennsylvania. Mr. Finch left yesterday to join her there.
 
 Mrs. Pope Seals of New Orleans, ac- companied by her little niece, Ethe | Chandler of Montgomery. arrived feN | days ago to visit Mrs: Matte Pope Seals Mr. Seals will join them here Sunday fol a visit to his mother.
 MT. and Mrs. J. R. Carter. who have | been at Acton for several seasons, are building lovely home in Birmingham l which will be ready for their occupancy about November l. At present they are
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wholesome. more companionable woman

hood
 In Birmingham the summer campaign for members has had gratifying results through the efforts of it's stay-at-home members. Miss Ethel Armes, vice pres ident Of the Equal Suffrage organization, has acted as chairman during the absence of the president. Mrs. Solon Jacobs, who has spent the summer in the east. Miss Armes has held frequent informal meet ings and thus have the members kept in touch with the needs of their association and in the spirit of cooperation for fur thering it's growth. And meanwhile the several committees are working out their plans for woman suffrage day, which Is to be probably the biggest day that the State Fair has ever had. and certainly it's most unique
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MIR. AND MRS. WILLIAMSON TO GIVE DINNER PARTY

Mir and Mrs. C. NJ. Williamson will en- certain Saturday evening at dinner at the Country club in compliment to Miss Lillian Phipot Miss Rosalie Philpot, and Miss Natalie Phipot, who are their guests.
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Instruction Book Gone

T write to ask that you send the old instruction book for the violin announced In the Wednesday issue of the paper to Miss E. E.. of Lead, s. D. If you have not already disposed of it. should like her to get it. If you desire postage. We
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AS THE WEEK RUNS IN
 THE WORLD OF SOCIETY

Episodes of the Vacation PeriodWestern Travel in Retro spect-Incidens of Interest to Members of Suffrage League-The Tide of Late Summer Travel-Im- portant Engagements Alabama Soprano
 Departs for Europe
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Offers Bead Loom Outfit

"I have a bead loom outfit to give to some one, but I cannot pay for sending 1t. The recipient will have to pay.
 q got a typewriter through your Cor ner some time ago. I have been in the house sick 20 years. l.. E. H.
 Again fruit from seed cast into good ground.
 The least the recipient of the loom can do in return is to pay transportation ex- penses.
 Let us know when 1t has left your hands, as there are sure to be other calls for it.
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Motion Pictures

T have your recent letter, and note that you are referring letters or inquiry regarding the writing of motion picture plays to me. This is entirely satisfactory. I have gotten a fair knowledge of the subject, thanks to the Cornerites and it would indeed be very ungrateful if I de- olined 10 pass on this knowledge to some one else. E. A. C."
 Your appreciation of the deep signifi-. canoe of the golden saying, Freely ye have received, freely give" Is refreshing. Those who responded to your request will be more than repaid by the brief note ex- pressive of right feeling and gracious in tention,
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and Milsap. Bailey and whatley. Tredin- nick and Goodman.
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By toilet counters or mail, Soc. Money baek # rof emiyx!y tiea5ed.
 NATIONAL TOILET COMPANY: Nuss z~
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The Empire Cafe -The Empire Buffet-The Empire DelicateSsen- Three of a Good Kind

The Empire Cafe from the first day of it's reopening has been a suc- cess. Why?
 Because it is bet ter than all other cafes or it would not succeed.
 The Empire Buff fet has had a cor dial W leo m e. Why?
 Because it is more private, more or derly, more digni- fled than a ground
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De ole fashioned man op- posed Oman Suffrage, an gave up his seat, while de new fashioned man sets whar he is, an approves uv oman havin' de vote. Yas- sum!
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Keep the Complexion Beautiful. NadIne Face Posvde,

! Tn Green BoSss Only.y ) Produces a soft, velvety
 appearance so much ad- mired, and remains unti washed of. Purified by a new process. Will moi clog the pores. Harmless. Prevents sunburn and re- lrn of discolorations. WHITE. FLESH.
 PINK. 1RUNETTE.
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Dumplings for Stew

IOf tJtON
 Mix well together two cupfuls or flour, two heaping teaspoonfuls of baking powder, a dash of salt, and one cupful of sweet milk. Drop by small spoonfuls Into the boiling stew gravy and cook for 15 minutes without a cover on the pot, then for five minutes with it on. (Kind- ness of Mrs. M)
 Brown Bread
 One eupful of molasses, two cupfuls of sweet milk, three cupfuls of graham flour, a pinch of salt. Fill one pound baking powder cans one-third full of this mix ture and make when baking white bread. Blindness of Mrs. J. H. McE)
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 ing any of the light things that are sup posed to be bright about TRUTH in mod eration, and what you don't know, won't hurt you I'm sick of all that"
 "The plain, unvarnished truth,' he said, lis that the brand you like best?'
 "It is," she said emphatically. T don't know about Truth being plain, but do know she isn't any the less attractive be- cause she Is unvarnished
 Truth without any powder on her nose, eh?" the Man suggested. "Is that it2''
 Betty shook her head and slowly said;
 "All the trouble in the world, I be- lieve, comes of people not telling the truth. You hear about an awful thing that has happened in this family, or that, and be- cause you are connected in some way with these people you feel a sympathy for them. You are called upon to hear this version of it, or that one. You hear one side, maybe, and your heart is torn with all the pity of the things, then sud- Genly it comes to you that you haYn' t heard the truth of the matter. You may have heard part of 1t, but so twisted and so distorted that it is even worse than
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Offers More Aid

Through your very helpful Corner have had the comfort of getting into touch with several very interesting shut ins and one practical nurse. I have been able to send some useful things, as well as pieces to Englewood, Milwaukee, and Detroit, to some of the addresses you sent to me some time ago. Some have not answered my letters of inquiry. take it their want has been supplied.
 "I have some music-songs mostly; some more silk 'pieces'-yes, cotton and woolen also. l should like some addresses in as well as near Chicago, on account of ex- press charges MRS. M. s. B."
 The addresses went t3 you by mail at once, for we had several applications on hand for just the articles you offer. Please write when your treasury Is emptied. Ac- cept our warm acknowledgements for your continued interest and intelligent CO., operation in our mission.
 Also for your regular reports of benefi- cent endeavors They hold up weary hands and strengthen aching knees.
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Words and Music

l" Marie r. asks for copy of words and music of Little Black Me. I have both, and I will gladly mail the piece to her address if you will let me have it.
 .'I also want to thank this Corner for the photography records that were sent to Cunning hospital some time ago, and to say that every record is beautiful and wonderfully appreciated. MRS. M. P.''
 Marie Y.' had received a copy of the music she asked for before your generous offer came to us. We thank you just the same.
 The donors of the records will be grati- fled to learn of the pleasure they have conferred upon the inmates of the hos pital.
 There can never be uncertainty as to the actual and present needs of the resi- dents of sanitarium and hospital. They lack liberty and Gods best gift to man. kind-health. Only those who have known for themselves the loss of it enter into the real meaning of that clause. I think our Lord must have had hospitals in mind when He said, "Sick and in prison. The inmates of ward are both.
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floor buffet and consequently more cordially support ed by gentlemen. The Empire Deli catessen has made a hit. Why? Be- cause it is the only place of it's kind i n Birmingham w h ere the sea- sons delicacies are m ore quick k l y served in an ap- petizing manner. Empire Cafe
 Empire Bldg.
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After a summer outing in Massachusetts MT and Mrs. F. F. Quigley have returned to Birmingham. E,n route they spent few days in New York city at the Hotel Martinique.
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Mrs. N. r. T. Finch has spent the sum- mer in northern Pennsylvania. Mr. Finch left yesterday to join her there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

MT. and Mrs. J. R. Carter, who have been at Acton for several seasons, are building q lovely home in Birmingham, which will be ready for their occupancy about November l. At present they arc
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MT and Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, who are at the Martinique, will go with their son. Henry Fowlkes, to Lawrenceville, Pa. where he re-enters school before return ing home.
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< Dept chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat faiiooga, Tenn, for Special EnstFuc- 13ons. and 64 page book, Home Treat ment for Women" sent in plain wrap OCT, On request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

Birmingham friends of Mr and Ms. George Guile of Augusta, Ga, will be interested to know that they. with their interesting family, have recently removed tc Athens, Ga, to reside near the latter S parents. MT. and Mrs Wilberforce Gettys
 pr. Guile was formerly pastor of the
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Mir. and Mrs. Brooke D. Burnham left Monday for visit to MT. Burnham's par ents in Washington, D. c. Before re- turning to Birmingham they will go to Atlantic City and New York.
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Miss Olivia Bogacki of Montgomery, wilo is a general social favorite in this city is expected today to be the guest of Mrs William Worthintgon for few days while en route to her home from Chi cago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-03-07

Arthur Cannon and wife went to
Atlantic Sunday tovisit at the Lewis
Heath home until Monday when they
left for their new home at Burton,
Nebraska.
Mr. T E. Root of Valley, Nebras-
ka arrived in Brayton Sunday with
two cars of stock and farm imple-
ments. He will live on the farm for
merly owned by j. G. Hartman.
L. P. Rasmussen received message
Monday from Britt, Iowa telling
him of the serions illness of his moth
err and he left at once for her bedside.
Mrs, Rasmussen followed Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM johnson and daughter
went to Casey last week to visit
friends. They will soon leave to
Join Mr.. johnson in Oregon where
they will make their future home.
On account of moving to Atlantic
.. =. bergn resigned last week as
| Mayor OF Brayton and at a meeting
of the town council Monday night
George Arnold was appointed to fiji
the vacancy.
Elmer Green moved the first of the
week TO the j. 7. Jenkins property
recently vacated by j. F. Bergh.
Henry Hansen moved to the rooms
above his store which were occupied
| by Mr.. Green.
Walter Brown, who has been very
low with pneumonia and Appendix
citis, is reported to be some better.
DIR. Por,herfield OF Atlantic was
called Sunday to consult with DR..
Koob on the case.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-03-07

Gladys Chamberlain was an Extra
shopper Monday.
Nels P. Hoegh was business caller
in Audubon Saturday.
Doug Hamlin OF Extra was visit
ing friends here last week.
Mrs. Carl Dahl went 10 Atlantic
Tuesday to visit with friends.
Ingvaard Birk had business calling
him 10 Atlantic Thursday night.
Kathleen Dimick came up from At
lantic Thursday to visit with friends.
F. o. Niklason of Audubon was in
Brayton the latter part of last week
buying horses.
VIM. Bear of Anita was looking
after business at his store in Brayton
last Thursday.
Opal Cannon and Arlene Bartlett
were calling on friends in Extra one
day last week.
Tina Hoegh, daughter of Nels P.
Hoegh and wife was visiting friend,
in Atlantic last week.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Clemensen are
rejoicing over the birth of little
daughter on Friday, March Let.
AT the school meeting Monday
night D. w. Chamberlaid was elected
director of District No 5, Extra twp
B. M Gross left Friday for Noun,
Vernon, Indiana where he was called
| by the serious illness OF his mother
Ralph Goodwin returned Wednes.
day from Wieta. Mr.. Goodwin viii
work for T. j. Essington this sum-
mer.
Ebbe Hansen Of Harlan was here
last week to see his father, 81. P
Hansen who is still in very poor
health.
l IT,. McGovern and family moved
to the country Tuesday to resid
with Mrs. McGovern's parents, T. j
Essington and wife.
j. F. Bergh and Mrs. c. T. Leigal
went to Atlantic Friday, leavin e
Mrs. Leigan's mother, Mrs. Harte
whose health is very poor, at thu
Nels Nelson home. They came ut
Monday but she was not able TO e,
and will not be for several days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-03-07
Oakfield and Brayton

Mrs. l.. E. Heath returned from
Harlan last Wednesday.
Mrp. Frank jenkins was shopping
in Atlantic last Thursday.
Willis jenkins of Omaha was a
guest at the Frank jenkins homo
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. R. Koob spent Monday
in Extra with her daughter, Mrs
Luther Hensley,
Katie Onken returned to Atlantic
Friday after pleasant visit with
her parents, VIM. Onken and wife