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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

T<VERY man likes to make every dollar he spends go as far as possible. lie 1< won't exchange it for seventy-hve cents worth of merchandise, from one man, It another offers him an even dollars worth tor dollar. Ten cent soap is worth ten cents mot fifteen.
 Any automobile manufacturer can talk to you in general way about the unheard of value his car represents. But general statements do not count for very much. They are meaning less They prove nothing. ~ss~"'
 While most of the advertising writers are trying to get your attention by Hat, general mis- leading statements in an effort to cover up the high prices on their cars, we want to talk to you on the sane and practical comparative basis of facts and figures. e@s
 When we make the claim that our biz forty five horsepower passenger touring car at Sl5O0 is the equal of any $20OO on the mar ket. we can prove this to be an actual fact. The better you are acquainted with automobile con- ditions cars, prices, specifications, etc.; in fact, the more you know about the automobile indus try the more you will realize this to be true-
 What do cars of this type usually sell for? You find them for $l7OO, S175O, S1SOO and S2OOO and some higher But why should you pay the hieher price You will find these higher priced cars are no better-no larger-no more power ful-no more comfortable, than this car for Sl5OO. So why pay more You will find the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Demand for Bibles

At the request of the Royal University of Sweden, at Upsala. the largest ,univers- ity of northern Europe, the American Bible society has sent to 1t copies of the scriptures, which it has published in the languages and dialects of the United states, Central America. Mexico. and South American, together with the pub lications 1t has brought out in the for eign lands.
 The American Bible society has pre- sented President Madero of Mexico with handsomely boupnd Bible. The pre- sentation took place in Chapultepec cas- tie in the magnificent white and gold room which is one of the most imposing rooms in the world, with its lofty cell
 ngs and beautifully decorated walls, At o'clock on the afternoon of the Sth of January, the committee was called before President Madero. The committee was composed of pr. Morales, dean of the pastors, representing the Presbyterlahs; Rev. Castro, the Methodist church, south ; Rev Vicente Medozaa. the Methodist church, north, and Dr. Butler. chairman, representing the American Bible society. pr. Butler made the presentation ad- dress, in well chosen Spanish, after which President Madero replied, substan- tially, as follows:
 'I am exceedingly grateful for this gift you make me. You may rest assured that I appreciate it to it's utmost worth I hold the same belief as you concerning the value of its principles for the eleva- tion of the people, inasmuch as l am sure that only through Christian morality are the nations aiplifted.
 ''Theartily congratulate you on the good work you are doing in cooperating Tor the moral upbuilding of the Mexican peo- pie. The Mexican people have noble sentiments. they are good and heroic. they-have only lacked enlightenment and if will be one of my greatest efforts to work for this so that they may be able to understand the high principles or this book Continue your good work and you will thus cooperate with me in the uplift of the masses of the Mexican peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

nal Merry del Val. secretary of state, for the same palaces.
 A few photographers have been grant ed sttings by the pope since the late eonsistory. Each one receiving such per- mission presents the pope with 300 very fine copies. which the pope signs and gives to visitors usually, and makes a money contribution to the expenses of St Peters and the Vatican, Other prints are sold all over the world, of course. It is said that one photographer of Rome sold Vatican photographs last year to the value of COCO francs of which 20oC0 were income from the pope s pictures alone. In order further 10 help the photographers, Plus x has introduced the custom of furnishing his autograph, sometimes with a sentiment in Latin, and thkese are reproduced on each picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

This change comes rapidly. The re- suits are lasting. It IS absointeiy saie ati z whafever. AbsoInfeIy different from anything that has ever before been
 high medical authority says: 'In the. forms of neurasthenfa it deserves treatment which is curative, dispensing with all treatments of rest, travel, dl- version of mind, dietetics and physico-
 Every man and woman suffering with fagged, weak nerves. nervous prostra- tion, excessive nervousness, brain Tag insomnia neuralgia, low vitality, gen era1 weariness, loss of strength and weight or any condition which arises from poor, weak nerves, may now get "neryes of steel" clear head, courage, power, quick wit. energy by taking this great discovery, Kellogg's Sanitone Waters.
 Prove the results of this great discov- cry for nerves, FREE. It speaks for it. self. A 50c trial package of this great nerve awakcner will he sent free in sealed wrapper, by return mail, to every man woman who sends his or her name and address, as instructed below. Do it today. A revelation is in store
 FOR MEN--Nerve force gone! You are what your nerves are. nothing else. If yoU feel all run down from overwork or other causes, if you suffer from in somnia, 'caved-in" feeling, brain flag, extreme nervousness, peevishness, gloominess, worry, cloudy brain, loss of ambition, energy and vitality, loss of weight, and digestion. constipation, headaches, neuralgia, or the debilitat- ing effects of tobacco or drink, send for the free. trial package of Kellogg's s Sanitone Walters.
 FOR WOMEN-If you suffer from nervous breakdown, extreme nervous ness, blue" spells, desire to cry, worry, neuralgia, back pains, loss of weight or appetite, sleep1essness headaches, and constipation, and are all out-of- sorts, KellaggSs- Sanitone Waters will make yoV feel that there is moresto life than.you ever realized before. Send to- day for the Tree trial package
 No. more gpeed of dieting, diversion travel, tfresmne exercises, dangerous drugs. elactgictty, plassage, -or anything else,-Kello&e {. sanitone Walters do the works for fsasalt and all, give you nerve force and make you love to i've
 soc trial package of this great dis covery Will,sprove that they do the work. Misty are. sguaranteed-every wafer. Sspd. your name and address to- day Tor ffe-'fPee 50c trial package of kellogg Sax Sanitone Waters, to F. II Kellogg T6y 5l6, Tfoffmaster Block. Battle creek Michigan, in the city of peace, happiness and health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Dermatologist Gives
 Complexion Secret

..The great secret of keeping the face -yotng is to keep off the dead cuticle, v said Dr. J. Mortimer Mitchell, the noted iingiish dermatologist, now visiting this country Tt is well known that the surface skin Is constantly dying, falling off in imperceptible particles. except in some diseased conditions, when the same appear like dandruff. But the particles do not drop off i'm mediately they die, being held for awhile by the live skin.
 -,erro have the dermatological surgeon peel off the entire cuticle at one time is a painful and expensive operation. The same result is obtained by applying ordinary mercolized wax, as you would cold cream. One ounce Is sufficient. The process is both painless and mex pensive. The wax, procurable a t your drug stores, hastens the natural shed ding process. It gradually absorbs the dead: and half dead skin, revealing the new. healthy, youthful looking skin beneath"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

motor no iarger-the seating capacity no greater the finish and appointments no finer. So, Ii you get no more, why on earth should you pay any more? e. How can you make car of this size and power to sell for $1500 when other makers get S2OOO and more, for cars that are almost iden- tcal P''-you ask. Sis ~ae
 It is possible for the very practical reason that we are the largest automobile pro- ducers in the business. We make 25,0O0 cars where the average standard maker produces but 5000 and less. Having five times the man. ufacturing facilities, we are actually able to pro- duce an automobile at from twenty to thirty per cent less cost. And this difference IS found in our price to you. &SH I
 So much for figures. Now, let's get down to the specifications for the specifications repre- sent the real intrinsic value of any automobile. This car has a powerful forty-fve horsepower motor; the wheel base is one hundred and hf- teen inches, the transmission is selective, three speeds and reverse, fitted with the & annu- lar bearings. which are used on the most expen- sive cars in the world. The gear and crank castings are of pure aluminium. The control is in the center. The front axle is drop forged I.secton fitted with the finest Timken bearings. The rear axle is full floating, also fitted with Timkens The frame is of pressed steel with double drop. Tires are 34 x4 It is equipped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Prescription That Soon
 Knocks Rheumatism

The only logical treatment for rheu- matism is through the blood. The pol, sons that settle in muscles, joints ana back, causing severe pain, must be Os- solved and expelled from the system or there can be no relief. This prescrip- ton from noted doctor is said to be Hundreds of the worst cases were cured by 1t here last winter. Prom your druggist get one ounce of Toris com pound Gin original sealed package) and one ounce of syrup of Sarsaparilla com pound. Take these two ingredients home and put them into a half pint of good whiskey. Shake the bottle and take a tablespoonful before each meal and at bedtime" Results come the first day; If your druggist does not get it in few hours from his vhoIesaIe house. Don't be, influenced to take Insist on having the genuine Toris compound in the original, one ounce, sealed, yellow package.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

lief for China famine and war sufferers, It reports it's workers formerly located at Chengtu, Ningyuenfu. Chungking, and other places safe at last accounts most of these accounts by cable. Its reports of suffering from famine agree with those of the Presbyterian, Episcopal, Disciples, Methodist and other societies, that it is on the increase. and that re- lief must come immediately. The help lessness of the Chinese under such condi- tions is used by the Baptist society as text to say that part of it's Christian missionary efforts are on social and practical lines. teaching people 10 dl- versify their crops, and to make use or natural resources as famine and disease preventatiVes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
A Permanent Cure for
 Chronic Constipation

salts or waters. but operates gently, without griping and without shock to the system. It contains tonic proper ties that strengthen the stomach and bowel muscles so that in time medicines of all kinds can be dispensed with and nature is again solely relied on. Among the leglons who testify to these facts are Mr J. N. Mccoy, Egypt, Sa.' and they always have a bottle of IL in the house, for it is a reliable laxative for all the family from infancy to old age.
 Anyone wishing to make trial of this remedy before buying 1t fin the reg one dollar a large bottle Cfamily size) can have a sample bottle sent to the home free of charge by simply ad- ington St, Monticello. III. Your name and address on a postal card will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Plans of Home Mission Leaders

The great feature of the Home Missions
 Council, just held and representing all
 home mission societies in the United
 states. was the survey now making Tn the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast states. The report of that survey gave largest emphasis to towns sull neglectea i'm religious teaching. Some insisted, however. that waking up, dead churches and putting a stop to overlapping or ei- fort in some towns must be attended TO- The latter purposes came into the coun- oil in sneeches, and not as parts of the regular repoa. The whole matter is stiil being worked upon. A convention TOT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

Although those may dispute 1t who have not tried 1t. yet thousands of others, who speak from personal experi- ence. assert that there is a permanent testify they were cured for as little as fifty cents. years ago. and that the trouble never came back on them, while others admit they took several bottles before a steady cure was brought about.
 The remedy referred to Is pr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin. It has been on the market for over quarter Of a century and has been popularized on its merits, by one person telling another. The fact that It's strongest supporters are women and elderly people-the ones most persistently constipated-makes It certain that the claims regarding II as a permanent cure for constipation have not bee exaggerated
 IL is not violent like cathartic pills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

ordinate, for whom there will presently yawn some obscure and distant hole in South American legation The great ambassadors lived in the days when no telegraph had yet been invented to make bureaucracy omnipresent. II wants only some further perfection of the long, distance telephone to abolish tho dlplo- matist altogether.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
A Practical Comparison
 7z 1,sor Tiue Car

with Bosch magneto. Body is of dark Brew. ster green, ivory striped. All of the bright parts are heavily nickel plated. Lamps are finished in black enamel and nickel. If you wish, we will equip this with self-startine system for only S20 additional. Our starter is the simplest and safest on the market. It starts the car nnety-nine times out of hundred and a child can work 1t.
 This brief synopsis of the specifications gives you the main facts covering this Slo0O car. A car of any other make, with like specihca- tons, cannot be found for less than 5000.
 Right now the Overland IS outselling any other similar car in the world. Would this be possible if we did not give more car, and bet ter car, for less money than any other maker in the industry? ~'r'"' Byssall means see this car before you buy. It surely should not take much to convince you that the purchase of car for $l500 which gen. orally sells for $200O is good business. And we can prove by point for point comparison that our $500 car is the part for part equal of any S2O00 car in America. It will give you the com fort, speed, power, seating capacity, service and wear.
 Write us, or ask our dealer, for big free catalogue, which gives you all the facts and specifications of not only this car, but the entire Overland line. You can see this car at once at the address below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
II of other mon. Wondering from cap-

tool of other men. Wondering from cap ital to capital, he is the mouthpiece of successive ministers 10 whose divergent policies he must adapt himself with the good grace that leads 10 swift promotion. If he develops decided views Of his own, or allows hipself to cultivate embarrass- ing sympathies, he is apt to be marked
 as a dangerous and uncomfortable sub-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Theatrical
From Puck

From PUCK. Mrs. Willls-There seems to be nlg crowd over at Mrs Wayupps wedding.
 Strange. too. She has been married nine times already. Mrs. Gillis-That's it. This is going t1
 be a grand souvenir performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Decay of Diplomacy

From the London Athenaeunl.
 Diplomacy is not career which en- courages the growth of a strong person. ality. The diplomatist is necessarily the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-23
BEWlLDERING NAMES.

Women who do Only a small amount OF
buying are likely 10 feel oppressed, when
they do undertake TO make some modest
purchases. by their ignorance of the names
of the various articles Of merchandise
shown 10 them. 1t IS only necessary, how
ever. to know something OF the origins OF
the complicated nomenclature Of trade TO
be convinced that IN inability to master
II need not he taken as a sign OF mental
weakness The Upholsterer' tells OF
modernzed Oriental rug which was named
ly putting a lot of fanciful names into
hat and then drawing one from the co.,
lection Another rug has acquired name
with a particularly nice oriental sound: but
II is the name OF a people that has no
longer any distinctive existence, and had
nothing whatever to do with either the
making or designing of the rug. When
rames are so easy TO get II is not strange
that every material color and mode has
numbers Of them sufficient to create utter
bewilderment in the minds Of the initiated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-23

Arai1 has come the migratory season or
~. human race. Again those who have
long HOLIDAYS are beginning 10 take them
those who have short holidays are begin
ming TO anticipate them, those who have no
holidays are beginning to-wish they had.
The women Of the former class are prom
ably planning for an extensive IMP I"
Eurone to the mountains or lakes or even
10 the Golden West. The south o"eS Ho'
entice al this season. and many have al
ready spent some time In the SOUTH 100
avoiding winters last fling.
There are many ways OF travelling IN
Of the worst is to he so engaged elth'r Hi
domestic. business or social duties as ~
have 10 rush off without due preparation.
Many discomforts throughout the Jou'h"E
result from the lack Of little forethooGh'
One care should be that Of ones heailh
II used 10 be an old-fashioncd habit anon,
our grandmothers to take some form "i
catbartic or apericnt before journey. Bet
ter 10 so live that no such prccauuon IS
needed. but II that has not been done tax"
the precaution. DO not start on "a journey
with the system cloCged up. Car Sickness
headaches and general misery can be avoid
cd by starting off in perfect physical condl-
ton.
It is we'll If the Journey be very long
one 10 have one or two simple remedies at
hand. These should bc chosen under the
guidance Of your family physician and
should include some things TO reduce fever
louinine does not suit every one); some
thing for a possible attack Of summer com
nIaint. something Il the opposite cond-
ton be indicated.
AS 10 dress, much must DEPEND on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-23
The Beauty Budget

! length Of the trip. II YOU are taking the
| boat 10 Europe, remember that the days
when one took ones old garments 10 get A
| last wear ont Of them. when one content
I edly "frumped" along til nearly the time
! for landng-oh, those days are gone, Take
what you would need for weeks sojourn
anywhere. plus a few travelling conyen-
fences. BE sure YOU have a heavy wrap.
light wrap. something to keep recalcl-
trant locks within bounds Din the form Of
becoming caps, wells and the Ike. DO not
neglect a small bottle Of hair tonic" pot
&C your preferred face cream or skin food.
a good talcum and a lotion for sunburn
and tan. Almost all OF the above are need
ed for a 'cross-continent trip" Many 3f
them for even a short journey.
The perspiration that aflicts one on a
train trip must not be met, az some meet
il, by an inccssant washing Of the face.
This viii leave the skin Ike a nutmeg
crater. Instead, have some good cleansing
lotion and a small sponge DIETER stll, "a
packet ~ absorbent cotton, never using
any piece twice.. and mop the face with
this when the discomfort can no longer be
borne with patience. Some recipes shall
be attached. Sometimes the application OF
few drops Of clear lemon Juice Will do
wonders in cooling the skin, but many per-
sons object 10 the sticky feeling.
OF course, no garment should be any
thing but loose and comfortable. Washing
silk Of a kind that does not crush con
spicGousy makes an excellent travelling
gown. and closely fitting headgcar Is Is
comfort pair Of gloves, a size too large,
AFRO of preqt earvlCc In a hag 10 he hung
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-23
Costumes of White Satin
Beautiful and Practical

effective places. gave the finishing touches
TO this garment, which was thus turned in,e
creation"
In spite OF the attempt on the part OF
the manufacturers to induce the return OF
petticoats, women insist on wearing the
comfortable and practical maillot. These
are worn with gowns for any OCCASION
from the tailored to elaborate evening
gowns. It should however, be thoroughly
understood that in the case OF single
skirted costume a lining should be pro-
vided. 1t Is only women who grasp half
q truth who are seen walking with unlined
skirts Tapping ungracefully about unpetti-
coated limbs.
The lining may be OF soft, fine "ooiieh
cloth, or soft thin silk-it does not mater
since it's function is accomplished IN pre-
venting the skirt from hamperng inc
limbs. For double skirts and draped ones
no lining is necessary, as they are oullt
on foundation.
Knitted garments, for the seashore and
for the country, are presented In an INFINITE
variety of shapes and color. whole Co.'S
tune consisting Of scant skirt, closed at
ono side at the back or front with great
woolen buttons and cord loops ana coa''
belted, or loose, are trimmed with collars
and reyers knitted in another color or
faced With toile de Jouey. long garment
Of firmly knitted wool In a design that
forms a stripe is trimmed with SOFT sueue
in belt and cuffs. For the little ones, gar
ments of the same shape are provided;
and up TO a certain age-say ten years
bovs and girls are dressed alike In little
knitted trousers and half-long, loose-oelteo
coats The head covering Is In the shape
~ a nolo cap or tam. For afternoon, sea-
side or country wear, charming little coats
made OF brightly colored silks are easily
achieved by a little cleverness allied 10
good pattern. They are unlined-these
coats-and the smart betting OF them atones
for anv fault of At or finish. The little
dresses they top show some OF the same
color IN the decoration. perhaps in VIDE
border of wide stitched embroidery ac'
centuated by big dots; or there may De
shaped flounces,
Though many all-white costumes are
worn. one seldom sees an all-olack one
In some way or other color is cunninglS
introduced: perhaps coarse colored en-
broidery is laid under the transparency
| ~ the corsage. or a panel OF 1t Is hall
hidden under the drapery of the skirt dis
I closing itself more fully In movement
/ These glints of color are altogether
/ charming. ~" a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-23
RED VELVET HATS.

One Of the more recent inventions OF
Paris will appeal 10 the woman VII" likes
10 dress conspicuously rather than suitably.
II is nothing more or less than large
red velvet hat The red may be OF any
shade preferred, and the shapes for this
new eccentricity are said 10 be artistic. A
triie heavy they look, with their warm
rich tones. from certain points Of view
though at times they resemble gigantic
peoples shimmering in the sunshine. One
kind of trimming used on them, a pleated
hounce at the edge, helps TO carry out the
poppy illusion. They are seen, too, en-
tirely without ornament When the hats
do not match some detail OF costume they
make a happy contrast with neutral tint,
like fawn or tan.