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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24
Bessener N eWs

Bessemer, November 3.-(SpeciaLJ
At the meeting of the Brighton city
council, which will be held the first
Wednesday night in December bids
for the survey of the town Will be
opened. The city has never been sur
veyed legally so far as thoroughfares
are concerned, and it is for this rea-
son that members of the council have
agitated the question. The survey viii
be made looking to the laying of ce-
ment sidewalks in the future.
A few months ago this matter was
discussed, but turned down and it Is
thought that it will be forthcoming
after the town has been surveyed and
lines of thoroughfares corrected.
Much interest is being manifested
by Bessemer citizens in the coming
of Oscar w. Underwood, who will all
dress the citizens of Bessemer at Rebte
hall tomorrow night at s. o'clock. AT
this time an Underwood dub will be
organized, officers elected and several
important committees appointed to be-
gin active campaign work.
I The following donations have been
promised the Elizabeth Duncan Me-
mortal hospital, which is just one year
old, for Thanksgiving Day: w. B. Full
ton, ham and oysters; Randle & NIL
ton, turkey; J. j. Rogers, oranges
and grape fruit; Bonham & Lewis,
flour, Bessemer Grocery, canned goods !;
il. B. Buck, dozen cans of peaches
j. c. Curry, flour; Sam Romano, box
of crackers; Colpack, fruit; Roberts &
Wright, canned vegetables; Mrs. r. e.
Carlton, potatoes.
Mrs. e. II. Lopez, president of the
tzabeth Duncan Memorial board, has
oived the gift of carload of coal
5m the Woodward Iron company for
s.se hospital furnace. MIR. James of the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Railroad company has offered to place
the coal free of charge
Mrs. William IL ludnnn Aii..n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

For Weakness and Loss of Appetite
The Old Standard general siren ngthening
tonic. GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC, drives out Malaria and builds
up the system. A true tonic and sure
Appetizer. For adults and children. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

The Ensley Real Estate Mems asso-
citation will meet Wednesday night in
the offices of J. H. Perkins. Business
of Importance will be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

The White Slave has drawn large au-
diences, and the indications are that this
season will not be the exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

Many of the friends of c.. B. Wig
gems will be glad to hear that his lit
tie daughter, Nora, who has been quite
i'll with ptomaine poisoning, is slightly
imDroyine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-24

Mrs. William H H. Judson Miss
Grace Judson, Mrs. Lee Moody and Miss
Verdin will entertain at tea Tuesday
afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Judson on Clar-
endon avenue
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
LATEST STYLE OF TEAcLo TH
Lovely Bits Of CIuny and Insets OF
Filet Work Seen In Table
Linen.

Quite the latest teacloth shows a
plain rather than lace border. With
in the border is an Irish crochet inser-
ton, the center of the cloth having a
hand embroidered design. The linen
is hand woven in the more expensive
cloths.
Another has a heraldic design of
lions in heavy stitch. contrasting
with fine hand-drawn work.
The usual size of these fine cloths is
yard and a quarter. The best work
ers are put ON them, and the satiny eff
feet of the embroidery on some, such
as shamrock, thistle and rose raised
design, is produced by the merceriz-
ing Of the embroidery. The simple de-
signs are as perfectly worked and cost
much less, according to the Indianapo-
lis News.
Lovely bits of cluny and insets of
creamy filet work were seen on an
other kind of table linen. There were
much more elaborate designs, applied
to deep, ivory toned teacloths, round
table covers and cushion covers. They
are somewhat wanting in neatness
and simplicity for good taste, but
there is a demand for them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
SOME DISEASES OF THE HOG
Garbage Poisoning ls One Trouble
eomstImes Mistaken for ciiolera--
Serum Often Blamed.

By H. p. HOPKINS. Assistant veter-
marian. University Farm. St. Paul,
Mimi
Ninety per cent. Of the losses from
disease among hogs are due to chol-
era, but other diseases are often mis-
taken for it. This sometimes leads
owners to blame serum because they
have used it without benefit.
Garbage poisoning is one trouble
sometimes mistaken for cholera. It
results from feeding hotel and restau-
rant table refuse containing large
quantities Of soap. The soap causes
severe Inflammation and it or other ir-
ritating substances produce symptoms
much like those Of cholera.
Worms cause troubles mistaken for
cholera by multiplying in the lungs.
causing irritation, stopping the air
passages and giving rise to a cough
and pneumonia. The animal becomes
unthrifty and loses flesh but does not
die quickly or show the other charac-
teristic symptoms of true cholera.
Worms in the intestines cause diar-
rhea, dullness and lack of thrift but
their presence can usually be detected
in the droppings. Cholera is not pres
ent if the animal does not show the
other symptoms, including fever, red
ness of the skin and sudden death.
When worms are present the appetite
remains good. Loss of appetite is usu-
ally an early symptom of cholera.
tuberculosis rarely runs a rapid
course in hogs and should not be mis-
taken for cholera. 1t occurs most fire.
quently among hogs fed on slaughter
house refuse, creamery or other skim
milk containing tubercle bacilli, or
those following cattle.
If in doubt as to the presence OF
cholera have competent veterinarian
examine one or more of the dead hogs,
but do not expect serum to protect
against any of these other diseases.
Hogs entirely immune to cholera may
die from one of these other troubles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
QUICKSILVER BAD oN TEETHl
Fumes Of Mercury Produce Salvation
and Miners Seldom Live More
Than TWO Years.

W
Quicksilver miners follow the most
unhealthy trade In the world. The
fumes of the mercury produce con-
slant salvation. and the system be-
comes permeated with the metal; the
teeth of the unfortunate men drop out,
they lose their appetite, become ema-
ciated and, as rule, seldom live long
err than two years,
Chloride of lime, employed by
bleachers, frequently destroys the
enamel and dentine Of the teeth. But
phosphorus, used SO largely in the
manufacture Of lucifer matches, af-
fects very large number of persons.
women, girls and children greatly pre-
ponderating
People who work in soda factories
are affected by the teeth becoming
soft and translucent; they break off
close to the gums.
DIR. Hesse of Leipsic states that ba-
kcrs are likely to suffer from decayed
teeth on account Of the flour entering
the mouth during work collecting on
and around the teeth, where it decom-
poses and generates an acid destruc-
tive to dentine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Shaving Paper Holder.

remnant of silk. The edge is orna-
mented with silk cord OF fancy
pattern, chosen in some contrasting
shade Of color and carried into the
three little loops on either side and
again at the top and base. A long
loop Of cord is attached to the
upper part and serves to suspend it
from nail in the wall or the post Of
the glass.
The papers are held in their places
by q broad band of elastic which Is
run through two Sits cut on either
side and the ends securely sewn
together at the back. The position Of
these two Sits is clearly indicated In
the diagram on the right.
The little article would also be very
useful for hanging upon the wall by
the side Of the writing table, and I'M
der those circumstances it would be
handy for holding unused half-sheets
Of note paper, and they could easily be
withdrawn, like the shaving papers.
one by one. as they may be required.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
SCALES ON SCALP ITCHED

I Muskogee, Okla For more han q
year was afflicted with scalp disease.
There were large white fakes or
scales which caused the painful itch
ing and my scratching would bring
blood and cause sores. My hair came
out in large Quantities and what re-
NAMED was thin, dry and lifeless. My
temples were completely bare. Dur
ing this time tried everything that I
thought would help me but nothing
seemed to DO any good A friend ad-
vised me to try Cuticura Soap and
Ointment
II bathed with Cuticura Soap and
applied Cuticura Ointment. At the
end of about four weeks my scalp was
sound and well and my hair had thick
ened up and grown wonderfully in
such short time" (SigneO Mrs.
D. W. Mcclellan, Dec. 16, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample Of each
free, with 32-p Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
BIRDS DESTROY MANY WEEDS


Weeds, as well as insects, are enc
mics of the farmer. Most weeds are
short-lived and depend for their con-
tinuance on prolific seed production.
There is a class of birds that, in ma
turity, feeds almost exclusively ON
weed seeds, among which the gros-
beaks. goldfinches, native sparrows,
quail and doves are the more impor-
tant. Probably the greediest seed-eat-
ing birds. ACCORDING to Mr.. Pratt, are
the native American tree sparrow and
the chipping sparrow. Their cousins,
the English sparrows, however, can by
no means be included in the list.
Rats, mice and snakes are the prey
of numerous class of birds, many Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
ONE OF WORST WEEDS
Quack Grass Is Propagated by
Stems and Seeds.
emothering by Flowing and Thour-
ough Bare Cultivation ls Best
Means Of Graduating Pest
Thrives In Rich Soil.

Farmers should study weeds, learn
how they should grow, when they ma
ture seed, whether they come from
the seeds or from roots each year, in
what soil they thrive best, and many
similar feature of weeds. Then the
question Of eradication would be more
easily solved. A weed is most COM
monty known when it is in flower or
In fruit. Very few persons know
weeds when they first come up. Know
the weeds at every stage and condi-
ton Start with a few Of the worst
kind and gradually extend your ac-
quaintance. When you know the
weeds. learn the methods of eradica-
ton.
Quack grass, which is one of the
worst seed pests, flowers during the
latter part of June and ripens it's
seeds in July. It is propagated by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
LETTERING FOR THE LINEN
Many Old Designs and Shapes to Be
Found by Delving In the
Public Library.

used to spend many pennies having
monograms and initials stamped for
embroidery, whites contributor to
Good Housekeeping. Now, when wish
to mark linen, go to the public library
and get book on lettering. There
are many old letters and unusual
shapes that the embroidery stampers
do not have to be found in these books.
traced them from the book on tissue
paper, and at home marked through
carbon paper on to the linen. There
is long. very thin letter that is es-
pecially pretty embroidered, and by
overlapping the letters little, and
adding a few extra lines to join them
together. have made some fine mono
grams.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Convict Made pets Of Mice.

An interesting story OF convict
and his two pet mice is told in the
report of Captain Hanson. the prison
commissioner Of London.
Captain Hanson said the convict,
who was imprisoned at Parkhurst, had
two pet mice, but was ordered to an
other prison. where he was unable to
take his pets. Captain Hanson prom
Used to have them cared for and him
self went to the cell for the mice.
Never shall forget the parting
scene." continued the officer. The
man took each Of the mice, calling
them by name, kissed them, and then
put them in a little box he had lined
with flannel, and with them piece of
bread and a piece of cheese he had
saved
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
SUITABLE FEED FOR CHICKS
Warning on Practice Of Giving Soak.
ed 5read-6oiied Rice With
Oatmeal ls Excellent.

A poultry lecturer in Scotland some
years ago in an address on the rearing
and general management of chickens,
said on the subject OF food, he would
give a wrinkle worth its weight in
gold. At three days old the chickens
are qualified to eat pretty nearly ev-
erything. but he warned them against
the practice Of feeding the chickens
on soaked bread. They should adopt
the following plan: Fill little linen
bag half full of rice. put 1t into water
and let 1t boil five minutes. They
should then withdraw the bag and let
the water drain away and they would
find the rice whole and separated. A
handful of oatmeal should be mixed
with the rice and it would absorb all
the moisture. This the chickens
should be allowed to pick up for them
selves. but they should not have too
much.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Highest Tower in the World.

Should Buenos Ayres carry out a
project now under contemplation the
city will erect the highest tower in
the world, overlapping that of Eiffel
by 189 feet. It is planned to put the
steel structure up height of LIB
feet, and statue at the top will be
surmounted with an electric light OF
100000 candlepower. The tower, as
plans have been drawn, will have ia
cilities for social gatherings, cafes,
restaurants. library. billiard. rooms,
gymnasium, as well as wireless tele-
graphic station and meteorological
observatory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
cIeanlnu Curtains.

Many housewives own curtains OF
Arabian lace. They realize that q
great amount of their beauty is lost
after washing. The lovely ecru tint
has disappeared, and to recolor them
Is not always satisfactory.
These curtains can be dry cleaned
IN the following manner:
Spread a sheet or two upon the floor
and lay the curtains carefully on them.
Mix two parts OF boiled cornmeal
with one of salt.
With clean brush rub this mix
ture thoroughly through the curtains.
Hang out OF doors for couple OF
hours and the curtains win be sweet
and clean.
In this simple way they may be fire.
quently cleaned. If the dust is not al
lowed to settle in them for any length
of time, they will wear much longer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Looked Dangerous.

IF you kiss me again" declared
Miss Lovely firmly, 81 shall tell ia
Their"
That's an old tale, replied the
bold, bad young man. Anyway, it's
worth it," and he kissed her,
Miss Lovely sprang to her feet y
shall tell father" she said, and left
the room.
Father she said softly to her par
ent when she got outside. "Mr. Bolder
wants to see your new gun"
"All right, I'll take it in to him,
said her father, and two minutes later
he appeared in the doorway with his
gun in his hand.
4 There was a crash of breaking glass
as Mr.. Bolder dived through the win
dow and departed in all haste for the
railway station. Ladies' Home Jour
nal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
nAIINOITy'

Never buy COW whose milk tests
below three per cent.
II you wet your hands before milk
Ing. you flavor the milk.
/ A good brush is necessary for thor
ough cleansing of strainers.
Rinse all milk vessels with cold
water before scalding them.
For udder Inflammation or similar
troubles try camphorated oil.
Dairy farming should be made the
means of improving the land.
n the sire is to count for one-half Of
the herd he must be good one.
Fresh clean grass, pure water and
some grain is what the COWS want
now.
It pays in more ways thar one to
be friendly with the young dairy
stock.
Too often the profits from the best
cows go to defray the losses on the
others.
A good point in dairy COW is to
have the milking habit well estab-
lished.
The large udder is good indication
but not proof that COW is good
mixer.
Good rich cream with a large per
cent. Of butter fat will keep sweet the
longest.
Care should be taken never to over
work butter. or the grain viii be
spoiled
Butter and cream may be hauled to
market at less exyense than any other
tarm crop.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27

which are often hunted and branded
as great destroyers of property. If it
were not for owls and hawks the coun.
try would be overrun with rodents, ac-
cording to Mr.. Pratt. The crow has
his place for good as destroyer Of
field mice and the farm owl is the
night Waterman who hunts gophers.
mice and snakes.
Not all hawks are useful. Those that
circle around in the sky and swoop
down with stealthy movement on their
prey are great Blooms, but the darters,
those that take their prey on the wing,
are ruthless destroyers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27

pound and it made me strong well wo-
man. am very thankful that / fol-
lowed my friends advice and / shall
recommend it as long as live. Before
/ took the Compound ] was always
sickly and now have not had medicine
from doctor for years. You may pub
lish my letter. Mrs. EDWARD B. Hn-
BERT, Fleetwood, Pa.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread Of impending evil, timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation Of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and inquietude, and dizziness,
are promptly needed by intelligent wo-
men who are approaching the period in
life when woman's great change may
be expected.
Lyle e. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound invigorates and strengthens the
female organism and builds up the weak.
ened nervous system. It has carried
many women safely through this crisis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27


underground stems as well as seeds,
and these stems are often scattered
ON the hoofs of horses or by ma
chinery used in cultivation. The weed
grows in many kinds Of soil, but
thrives best in rich soil. Its seeds
occur in wheat, rye, barley, clover.
and timothy and bronze grass.
Smothering by blowing and thor
ough bare culture is the best means
Of eradicating quack grass. The best
results will follow when the treatment
is given in hot, dry weather after the
root systems have been somewhat ex-
hauseds by the growth of plants. The
seed should not be allowed to mature,
however. or If mature, the grass
should be cut and burned.
Where field is badly infested, it
should be plowed deeply from five
to eightor more inches, as soon as the
/ hay on grain crop is removed. The
blowing must be well done and all
portions Of the plants turned under
completely. A jointer on the pillow
will aid in turning the grass under
perfectly. The pillow should be fol-
lowed within very few days by a
disc harrow, with discs set nearly
straight to avoid inverting the sod.
The purpose Is to I'LL the spaces be-
tween the furrow slices, thus stopping
the free circulation of air. Following
the first discing the land should be
double disced frequently enough to
prevent the appearance above the
surface Of any quack grass leaves.
This will be twice q week In warm.
moist seasons and once a week when
the weather is dryer. The discing
should be continued until growth
ceases. usually from six to eight
weeks. The following spring cultiva-
ton should begin very early.
Short crop rotations are useful in
keeping quack grass under control.
and, when arranged so as to provide
an opportunity to attack the quack
grass at seasonable times. they will
permit eradication of the weed with
out losing the use of the land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Practical Violet Holder.

An extremely simple and practical
rubber novelty comes in the shape OF
O bunch Of violets and is designed for
the protection of a gown when the
natural flowers are worn.
It is made of green rubberized silk.
the shade Of the violet leaves and is
outlined with 3 green wire. When
worn it effectually prevents the pene-
tration Of any moisture to the gown.
rhe wire edge permits Of shaping the
I older to the bouquet proper and the
tier ID then attached to the corsage
wherever alse desired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
VERY USEFUL AND PRETTY
Shaving Paper Holder Is Easily Made
and Makes Tasty Decoration
for Wall.

This is a wonderful little article to
make for hanging upon the wall by
the side of the dressing table or sling
ing upon the post of the looking glass.
In making 1t, piece of stiff card
board is cut out in the shape shown
In the diagram on the right hand
side Of the sketch, and smoothly
covered with some prettily colored
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27

Rock salt is dangerous in the poul
try yard. Particles may be mistaken
by the hens for pieces Of rock crystal.
with bad. II not fatal. results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
ROUGH d color on White.

The fashionable spring idea is the
white costume with a touch of color.
It sometimes comes in border print
or embroidery. again as girdle or
collar. or as a decorative button.
Sometimes the color is seen in the
weave. yarn of bright color inter
mingling with white.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Good for Both.

One farmer has given his boy the
privilege Of raising all he can in the
tree rows of young orchard. A
mighty good thing for the orchard and
still better for the boy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
Obvious Course.

What do you do when you get in
deep water for speeding?" Send for
the first friend can think of to bail
me out"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
The fortunes Of PrickIys Heat

The FortureS OF FrickIy Fteat
and all skin affections are quickly al
leyiated and in a short time complete
ly cured by using Tyree's Antiseptic
Powder. 25c. at druggists. For free
sample write J. S. Tyree, Chemist.
Washington, D. C.-Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27

at all. l always na0
q headache and /
was so dizzy and ner
vous that / had mo-
rest at night. The
flashes Of heat were
SO bad sometimes
that ! did not know
what to do.
/" One day q friend
advised me to take
Lydia E. Pinkham'a
Vegetable Com.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
So Unusual.

81 met Growcher this morning COM
pletely disguised Disguised ?" He
was smiling
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
ror SITMATrR r7DADACHEs

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them-whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts, fever
is1 condition, etc. 10c., Csc and soc per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27

The fellow who can lie with q
straight face is generally crooked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-06-27
AILING WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE.
Mrs. Hilbert Tells Of Her Dis.
tressing Symptoms During
Change Of Life and How
She Found Relief.

Fleetwood. Pa.-'s During the Change
Of Life I was hardly able to be around