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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

works at 1t only for a season . Meat canvassing has been carried on for . long time, fish canvassing has sprung up within the last 10 or 15 years.
 The fish canvasser works in district that has a more or less shifting popula- tion-a district of private dwellings and of apartment houses. The fish mar ket in this district has many patrons in private houses or apar tments who are steady customers year after year; but the tenants in the apartments are con stant1y changing and new apartments are being built, and at the end of every summer new people come into the dis trict.
 It is in looking after this population that the fish canvasser gets in his work. seeking a trade that is well worth hay ing. For the modern up to date fish market sells beside fresh fish and oysters salted and dried and pickled and canned fish and crackers and cracker dust and all sorts of condiments for fish.
 To be successful the fish canvasser must of course be well dressed and have courage. perseverance and good hunor. In some houses the cook buys the sup plies and in some the mistress of tho house.
 In making his rounds he may be able to do an actual service. He may find a family just moved in and with tho kitchen equipment not yet in operation. To such a family he may be able to bring quickly deviled crabs or boiled Holsters or something else to help out the dinner. and in such service he Is pretty sure to make a customer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
4 FRANK OPINION OF THE GERMAN ARMY Described as Worlds Model
 Organization SUCCESS OF AIRSHIP
Horses Justified Considerable Elm ployment-Wonderf Endurance of Men in the Field-AutO-
 Omnibuses for Transports
From the London Daily Mail.

From the London Daily Mail.
 The Kaiser Manoeuvres" of the Ger man army. which have just taken place in Saxony left no doubt in the minds of professional observers from abroad that, with exceptions which may be dis missed as minor the Kaiser's land forces are perhaps the worlds model military organization. Certainly in all that con- cerns leadership, the handling of large bodies of troops spread over county broad area, nobility, and the other great features of Kriegspiel the operations in Saxony confirmed the impression that the German army is eminently well trained, hard working and earnest, and that it's command is in the hands of capable men.
 Actual fighting took place in 3. triangu- lar area, 20 or 100 miles long on each side, and in territory ideally suited for manaeuvres The main landscape feature was the River Elbe, on both sides of which was a wealth of hills admirably suited for tactical and strateglcal opera tions, villages and good roads.
 Including a regiment of reserves on the Ebe. roundly. 125.0o0 troops were em- ployed. A Red invading army, represent ing western power marshalled force of some 67,0OO men, made up as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
MAKES FORTUNE
 SELLING PAPERS Retires After Spending Twenty-Three Years De-
 livering Papers
prom the st. LouIs post.pIspatch.

From the St Louis Dispatch
 Edward Schaafs of 2219 Athlone avenue has retired and will spend the rest of his years at ease on the accumulation of 9 years as q Post-Dispatch carrier. He has his own home and several other houses, he has money invested in various enterprises, and he rides around in his own automobile, all from the proceeds of a penny business carried on six days a week and nickel business on Sunday.
 In 1889 Schaafs. who had been a team ster, secured for $500 q privilege to de- liver the Post-Dlspateh in that part of the city west of the old Fair grounds Now, after the privilege has brought him an excellent income for 2S years, he has sold it for sS7OO
 When Schaafs bought the privilege the territory west of the Fair Grounds was very sparsely settled The 95 persons to whom he delivered the daily Post-Dis- patch and the 100 persons to whom he delivered the Sunday post-Dispatch were widely scattered and the roads were bad. But Schaafs attended strictly to business As the territory built up he increased his list of subscribers. It was not long unti he was netting good return on his in- Nestment and ample reward for his la bors.
 A few years ago Schaafs sold the pri- Nilege in one small corner of his terri tory for $700 and recently he sold the rest of it for S30o0. The man who takes up where Schaafs left off received the names of $50 daily and SS4 Sunday customers.
 During the 23 years that Schaafs has carried the Post-Dispatch he never failed to deliver the paper on a single Sunday. ffat sod nf.r l l1lt. count Of funerals or other unavoidable claims upon his time.
 He now feels that he has earned right to a rest and he is going to have it He has not only earned retirement, but has demonstrated what can be done with a penny and nickel newspaper privilege by a man who can get and hold custo- mers through courtesy and promptness and attention to their wishes
 Many other carriers of the Post Dis patch are duplicating the success which has been won by Schaafs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

change. This phenomenon is shown clearly enough in such a book as Sig Ferrero's history of Rome where he de scrfbes a state of things which virtually represents what happens to a common wealth where imperialism goes hand in hand with commercialism, and politics becomes more the occupation of men whose aims are purely material
 It cannot be said that Roman affairs in Caesars day furnish an analogy to those of any state at present, because the ancient world had slavery and it had not Christianity. It would, therefore, new CT be safe to draw an analogy unless these facts were remembered. But apart from this. in the spectacle of the Roman senate relinquishing power on the one hand and in that of the arrogation of power by turbulent machines with single dictators at their heads, is one that is quite as profitable today as In 5s B. c.
 Men saw the phenomenon then as clear ly as they may see it now, and after their fashion they struggled against it, but with no success, for the reason. we haz- ard, that for the human will of the then dictator the reforming conservative, a republican of the day. could think of nothing better than to substitute some other human will
 The central weakness of such a policy, e"ooSh Puioltu NitH lne pest intentions, Is that no man is good enough or wise enough to impose his personal will upon the economy and polite of millions. The eternal verities are rather more than a figure of speech, and as hard as it may be to find out what they are, great as may be the labor and discouragement in seeking to obey them. 1t must be by his demonstrated willingness to do this that one can alone earn the right to head the affairs of a nation
 It is very easy to say all this and to assent to it; 1t is part with the carnal mans loose thinking that he should sur render to one-man power and bewail the fact, but he must continue to do both until he has learned to do his civil duties and to guard his rights jealousy Argu- ment by analogy has its pitfalls. and cer- tainly it is not our business to compose a jeremiad, but some day the reader may agree with us that regard for his- tory at least will teach that mistakes can be repeated and are prevented only when men are determined not to sur render their understandings and feelings and to leave neither in the hands of any one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Wonderful Endurance

It would be going too far to say that aircraft at the German manaeuvres dem onstrated the decreasing usefulness of cavalry. Horse. on the contrary. more than ever Justified their considerable em- ployment. Infantry, however. was as always. the decisive factor The endur- anee of the German infantryman, as demonstrated at these manoeuvres is nothing short of remarkable. Take thls typical instance. At II D. m. on the 11th Blues infantry started on a 3l-mile march through the night. They attacked and fought in the morning and throughout the day with varying success. At the end of the day they withdrew for the night, attacked at 5 o'clock on the morn- ing of the 18th, and fought until Il a. m. For the first time in several series of Kaiser Manoeuvres" of which I have personal knowledge some foot-sore men were seen, but probably not more than eight or ten out of a whole division. The infantry attacked we'll and with initiative and dash.
 The increased cooperation of artillery and infantry was noteworthy. The artil- lery duel of tradition seems to be a thing of the past. Nowhere, was there any great concentration of heavy guns for pounding purposes exclusively. Instead single batteries, well up with the infantry line, were conspicuous. There were ire quent occasions when artillery would be used to cover an infantry retreat and then deliberately sacrificed to the enemy, without any effort to save guns. the obvious preference being to preserve in- fantry of fighting purposes.
 Supply. the least picturesque, but in the last analysis the vital constituent of a fighting organism. was revealed afresh as one of the most inconspicuous but most efficient departments of the German army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Fish Market Canvassing
rom the New York Sun.

From the New 1oTh oun-
 Canvassing for customers for a fish market is like any sther sort of canvass ing, except that 1t is periodical. A can vasser for butcher. for instance. follows his business the year around. When people go into the country for the sum mer he goes too. and with a horse and buggy or a motor runabout looks after his regular customers and seeks new ones. There are men who make meat canvassing their regular business the year around and make good money at it.
 The fish canvasser. on the other hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Badness and Brains
rom the Rochester Post-Express.

From the Rochester Post-Express.
 According to Prof Carlton F.. Wells, a brain specialist of Paris the whole hu- man race is likely to be hairless within the next 500 years. 'Baldness will be the fashion for both men and women. says Professor Wells. Men will lose their hair within the next two centuries and women will lose their crowning glory within the next 500 years
 There is no reason to worry about this loss of lfirsute attractiveness. Even if you, sir. are as bald as billiard ball, there is no reason why you should wear wig or why you should spend a goodly share of your income on barber's' nos trums. There is no reason why you should massage your glistening dome of thought night and morning or submit the cranium to electrical vibrations or baths of crude oil, quinine tonic. or pungent sheep dip.
 \ On the contrary you should glory in your badness. take pride in it, boast of it in the highways and the byways, and exhibit your cranial nudeness in the mar ket place before the eyes of all men, For hear ye, all that are afflicted" with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

I cannot sleep and hysterical at times Can you help meg"
 Answer. Many women. old and young. who hay, suffered do have been cured by using the fol lowing tonic restorative treatment: Get from you, druggist l os. tincture cadomene tnot eartamon) and ozs. syrup of Encyclopedias comp mix and talk, a teaspoonful before each meal Always shake well before taking.
 Mary writes: "In the last year I h,ve h..r gaining weight so rnpidiy that I am uncomforta abl, and frequently embarrassed by sighting remarks Diet does no good whatever What shall I dol"
 Answer You can very easily reduce your weigh, col arboene. l o. Mix. shake well and take 4 ieaspoonfu after meals for three days then doubls the dose and take for several weeks This is harmes, and have had many people write that they lost ! pound day after the first week or so
 
 Carpenter writes My liver and kidneys are fin bad condition. l have dizzy spells and dark spots before my eyes Also have twinges of rheumatism Can be helpedy'
 Answer: To kidney and liver trouble ,,,, three grain sulpherb tablets (not sulphur These sr, backed in sealed tubes with full directions for tak ng They act pleasantly and tone up the bowels and liver and purify the blood. They are convenient of eetive and highly cmativs
 
 |. .Phoese"-The following will cure your children ot bedweitins Get drams of tincure rhus- aromatic. dram tncture cubebs and comp fluid halmwort. Mix, and give the child from 10 to IS drops in w.,e, about one hour lcfore each meal Maud writes; T have suffered great deal with caarth. IL gives headaches affects my eve. and my breath is awful Can you prescribe some thing to cure iti Only my nostrils and throat are affected
 Answer: l have prescribed anfiseptic viane pow der and grateful letters from hundreds indicate ina, IL is speedily curative but be used lly 10 prevent recurrence. Get two ounce original package of yflane powder: half teaspoonfu to n pint of warm water. From the palm of the hand snuff the water through the nosirils until thoroughly cleansed. two or three times daily Mix A level teaspoonful of siisne powder with an ounce Of larl or aseline and apply well up the nosrils twice daily and your catarrh should soon be cured "onda'' writes: T troubled with itching scain andruff and my hair is falling out. It is harsh and brittle"
 Answer: Plain Yellow Mnyol is the best remedy for itching scalp falling hair and dandr,iff that I hnoa of. It be bought in oz jars and if used according directions will all diseases of the hair and scalp If the hair Is harsh and brittle and you bothered with those struggling lucks the use f minyol will restore thai soft fntiy appearance and hrng back the intense natural color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
UGH! NOT CALQNEL, Q|L OR SALTS,
 BUT DELICl0OS SYRUP OF F|GS,' Give your stomach liver and 50 feet of bowels thor Ough cleansing without gripe Ends head ache, bilousness indigo stion and constipation

This wonderful fruit laxative acts as a liver and bowel cleanser-tonic- not al an irritant. Its action is natu- ral and gentle-no griping. IL is de- licious--no dreading It Is positive and prompt--no waiting.
 If your stomach is sour and filled with vile gases, your head aches or you are bilious. nervous. dizzy, half sick, your tongue coated, your thirty feet of bowels clogged with waste not properly carried off-don't wait. Surely take a teaspoonful of delicious Syrup of Figs tonight. and in the morning all constipated waste, sour hile, gases and poisons will move on and out of the system. gently but thoroughly-no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Bulldozing China

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 The semi-official hint given out in Washington that the United States gov ernment is ready to cooperate with other governments In coercing China into an acceptance of the so-called six power loan by demanding it's pound of flesh fin the Boxer indemnity matter is revoting to every American who hIs the slightest kindlness toward the cause of a young republic. If any monarchy or any combi- nation of monarehes wishes to club China into acceptance of loan on such terms, only cruel selfshness is involved in the plan-no inconsistency. With the United States the case is different. We are our selves a republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
ONE-MAN POWER
Analogy Drawn From the History of
 Ancient Rome

From the Christian Science Monitor.
 There is nothing easier than to criti- else that which one dislikes, but does not try to amend or to deny. there is nothing easier than to do nothing and point out the shortcomings of those that do some thing. and finally, if one is candid, there is on the part of the average man a con stant tendency to leave activity in this or that direction to some one else who is not afraid of it's pains and is willing to try for it's rewards.
 As the population of a country changes the difference paid to political traditions changes, too and with these, either as cause or effect. goes on an economic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

the old days people let these matters run until they needed a large dose of physic, then they took something severe, like castor oil, salts or cathar- ties, that meant abuse to the bowels. These gre the days of the gentle and natural--the days of Syrup of Figs. This way you are not drugging your self. syrup of Figs being composed entirely of luscious figs, senna and aromatics can not cause injury "
 Ask your druggist for Syrup of Figs and Elixer of Senna." and aooS for the name. California Fig syrun Company on the label. This Is the senuine-old reliable. Any other 90. called Fig Syrup is an imitation often meant to deceive you. Refuse such with contempt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

''kit" writes. T am far below normal weight l suffer with headaches and am nervous to the point of exhaustion If you tell me something tS help me shall be grateful
 Answer: I can prescribe nothing so effective as a thorough course of three grain hyponucane tablets Thesc tablets will aid in extracting the nutrition from the food which will increase the red blood supply. overcome nervousness and will become plump ana healthy This treatment should be continued for several months as it takes time to change the tissues and cells of the body
 "sarahs says: "Can anything be done for one who is bothered with rheumatism9 If so. please reply"
 Answer: You can he entirely cured of your rheu- Inatism if you take tho following Mix by shaking well and take B teaspoonfui at meal times and at bed time and you will be cured Comp es- sence cardiol 1 oz comp. fluid halmwort syrup sarsaparilla comp. ozs wine of ccchioum. one-hsif os- sodium saiicylate. drams; iodide of potassium. drams.
 Ray" writes; "can sufferer from bronchial ,yoube be relievedY Doctors do seem help me. what would you sugsest7'
 Answer: To cure chronic cold throat and bronchitis would advise the use Of sence mentho -laxene. Purchase this at any drug store in 21-2 oz packages and mix according to di- reetons given on bottle and you will very shortly be cured od all bronchial trouble. This will not only relieve but will and is very pleasant to take.
 "Hulda' says: "I cannot eat without great dis tress after eating I seepless and restless. ner- rous and irritable. Can you tell anything that would cure me
 Answer: Your trouble is all due to your stomach. which causes the nervous restless feeling Take tab lets tropeptine and you will be cured of all this trouble. These packed in sealed cartons and are pink. white and blue tablets to he taken after meals. Take the pink tablet after breakfast. white after dinner and blue after this is con- tinued the curative agencies will natural digestion
 Miss Mt writes: T suffer greatly with my p-ves. almost the point of nervous prostra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
Dastardly

From the Cleveland Leader.
 The recent attempt of the New York hotel keepers to curtail the declaration of independence rights of the American eater by charging 10 cents for the bread and butter heretofore furnished free is the most dastardly attack on human liberty since the famous time when the waiter did loudly bawl We don't give bread with one fish ball'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20

certain engagement-an experience which demonstrated the rashness of cav airy attacking infantry in position. Motor cars. motorcycles, and motor-trucks were used to an unprecedentedly large degree. River crossing having played so con- spicuous a role in the manaeuvres, it re- mains to be said that the pioneers worked with marked precision in e-buildng. though their operations were sometimes not distinguished for speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-20
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-10-17
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POULTRY HOUSE
CONSTRUCTION
An Ideal Location Can be Sc
cured On the Hills Of
West Virginia
DEFINITE PLANS GIVEN
Health of the Fowls, Convenience,
Durability and Low Cost Are
Main Factors in Building
Poultry Houses.

Though an ideal location is not al
ways available, we must bear in mind
that light, well-drained soil, part
way up southern slope, should be Sc
lected, if possible, for a poultry house.
The wider the building. the cheaper
it can he built per square foot Of floor
space. 1t is needless to build wider
than the fowls viii use to the best
advantage. Laying houses are now
constructed wider than formerly, most
of them being from Is to 20 feet wide.
This enables the perches to be placed
q considerable distance from the win
dows, thus preventing draughts on the
fowls.
Is The foundation for the house should
be OF concrete or brick and project at
least inches above the surface of the
ground, and deep enough so as not to
be disturbed by frost. The wall may
taper to 4 inches at the top, the width
of the sill, and should be. say inches
wide at the surface of the ground. In
windy locations 1t is well to place
bolts in the concrete, so that the sills
can be bolted firmly In place. One
inch OF concrete is sufficient for the
floor, provided that its bed is firm and
solid
All openings should be in the front
or south side. thereby preventing
drafts and allowing the greatest
amount of sunlight. In the winter the
fowls principally scratch In the front
part of the house. and will not use, to
any great extent, space farther back