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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

BIG money writing songs; we have
paid thousands of dollars to song
writer's; send us your poems or mel
odies; acceptance guaranteed If avail
able by largest. most successful con-
Germ of the kind; we publish, adver-
tise, secure copyright in your name
and pay so per cent if successful;
hundreds of delighted clients; write
today for big magazine; beautiful
Illustrated book and examination of
your work, all free. Dugdale Co, 4O1
Dugdale Bldgs Washington, d. c.
S10-5t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

FOR SALE-Grand flock Fawn and
White Indian Runner ducks; have about
so, some laying, others will be old enough
in another month Beautiful birds and
fine layers. Will make good terms for
entire lot, or part; have more poultry
than l can care for Mrs. J. c. Moses,
East Lake. Ala, Route 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

HAVE you a trade? If over II, join
the Uniteds States navy Immediately
and learn trade such as electrician,
carpenter, yeoman, machinist and
coppersmith, etc; so trades taught to
men of ability on board ship or in
navy training schools; make sure of
good living for life; no government
ever before offered such splendid
opportunities for free travel and
high wage knowledge; good pay,
good food, good sleeping accommo-
dations; plenty of free amusement:
promotion possible up to chief petty
officer, then to warrant officer; some
ambitious men win commissions. Call
at Navy Recruiting station, Patton
Pope bldg, Sd and goth ST., Birming-
ham, Ala. Learn experiences of Of
ficers and enlisted men there. Write
for interesting free booklet, MAX
ing of a Man o. Warsman." Tells
all about life on a big warship. Ad-
dress Bureau of Navigation, box 1872,
Navy Department, Washington, d. c.
727- su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

WANTED-One or two experienced LOT
statesmen on an established PROPOSE
tion of recognized merit big money
to the right man. Address, with ref
erences, Lot Salesman. care Age
Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

$50 WEEKLY and expenses to trust
worthy person to travel for big
manufacturers. Premier Co., 222 N
Desplaines, Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

CUT out hard work. fakes or articles
that sell only once; sell chewing
gum to dealers; clean, profitable bus
mess built up quickly with our new
brands, all flavors novel packages.
Write today. Helmet Co. Cincin-
natl O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

NEED good men everywhere, part or
all time; learn my business; make
money with me; no experience needed (;
desk; typewriter and outfit free. w. NJ
Ostrander, Dept. 10, 12 w. 3lst ST., New
York City 5-1S-tf-s.t
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WANTED-sALEsMEN

w WANTED-Traveling salesman for our
low priced dress fabrics and blankets.
We sell the retailer direct and pay
good commission. Desirable sideline.
SchuyllSill Mills. Box 1872, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

ROOM with private bath. also room with
sleeping porch. 1918 Goth ST., S. Main
6l14 7-9-we-fr-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

ROOMS FOR RENT-Three rooms.
attic, bath, electric and gas connec-
tions, large lawn, good neighborhood,
immediate possession. 1904 Huntsville
ave. S-9-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

MANAGERS-To handle a
high grade health and accident insur-
ance proposition; best policies and most
liberal agency contracts to live men,
Royal Casualty Co., Ins. Exchange,
Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

HIGH GRADE men for state and dis
trict agencies to handle "puncture-
stop" the proven success for stopping
punctures in tires; big commission
Automatic "Puncture- Stop" Co., Ma
rion, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

invited for represen-
tation of Canadian institution ap-
pealing, to thousands; novel propo-
sition; business very easily procured
and pays agents 100 per cent. Bu-
reau. 1929 Williams, Vancouver, Can
ada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

commissions to sell
our line of outdoor acetylene lighting
plant, pumps, tanks, windmils, to
dealers. This is our sixty-first year.
Write for our proposition. Temple
Pump Co., Chicago, ILL., 8-10-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

AGENTS-Wonderfu Opportunity; act
quick; sell "Ambrew'' Concentrated Beer
Extract; makes genu.ne beer by adding
water; strictly legal enormous profits;
large sales Send postal today and
Wen show you how to make money
quick. The Andrew Co., Dept. 2506,
Cincinnati. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

I4ESMAN-lsxperience in any line to
sell general trade in Alabama; un-
excelled speciality proposition COM
mission contract; $50 weekly for ex-
penses. Continental Jewelry Co.,
36S-32 Continental Bldg, Cleveland, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

AGENTS WANTED-$60 per week. no in
vestment or experience necessary. Write
for my big union tailoring proposition
2. w. Goodman, President, Regal Bldg,
Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

TWO connecting furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. 1S12 7th ave. 7-15-rf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

Al the birmingham hotel, screened. elec-
trio lighted, telephones. and all service
of first class hotel. with privilege of
bath. $3.50 per week =s-l1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

HOUSE, 2Osas N a2d ST., nice
" furnished rooms from 25e up. 7-26-29t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

Pullman car porters wanted
We train you by mail; positions ev-
erywhere; free booklet. Write Amer
lean Service School, Dept. B. 80, Fifth
ave. New York City. 7-27-3t-su
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furnished front room in private
family. 511 10th ST.. n. 7-22-tf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

BIRMINGHAM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

LET me pay you $50 monthly; only
10 minutes of your time daily re-
quired; all work done in your home
no canvassing; no capital; also show
you how to start mail order home
business; instructive booklet and lit
erature explaining business and
above. Voorhies, desk A. M, Omaha,
Neb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

AGENTS Wanted in every town in Ala
bama, Georgia and Mississippi TO sell
the Out-O-Sight Belt. Every man wants
one; big commission. Frank Robson.
General Agent, 125 Halstead St, Wood
lawn, Ala. S-7-3t-th-sa-su
WANTED-Agents for sick and accident
insurance company for weekly and
monthly departments; experience not
absolutely necessary; good reputation
and willing to work. Address, with ref
erences and present employment, Box
16. Birmingham. 7-7-su-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms;
well screened, hot and cold water,
with all modern conveniences. 619 23d
st. NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

ABLE bodied men wanted for the U. s.
Marine Corps, between the ages of 10
and 35. Must be native born or have
first papers. Monthly pay, SIS to SG9
Additional compensation possible. Food,
clothing, quarters and medical attend
ance free. After 80 years service can
retire with 75 per cent of pay and al
lowances. Service on board ship and
ashore in all parts of the world. Apply
at U. S. Marine Corps Recruiting Of
fee, Room 10, Simon block, Sd ave and
18th St, Birmingham, Ala. S-1-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
POULTRY

KEEP YOUR HENS AND DUCKS
HEALTHY AND LAYING
BY feeding Premium Hen and Duck feeds
These as well as the best In other poul-
try foods and supplies are sold by
JOHN L. PARKER,
Druggist. Florist and Scotsman,
Woodward Bldg.
2-q-2t-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
MANIFESTATIONS

POSITION by experienced pharmacist,
Alabama and Louisiana registration;
best record would buy interest in
good business. Address WIS, care
Age Herald. 8-3-3tysu- u-we-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

TWO furnished rooms for light house,
keeping. Enquire 2114 9th ave
S-9-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

START in business yourself same as we
are. Absolutely new. No canvassing
Capital not necessary. Write today
Foreign Specially Concern, 222 Michi-
gan ST., Toledo, o.
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ONE CENT A WORD
RATEs@ons .,Iss ON cent a word dny; no ad.
FOR RENT-ROOMS

THE AvALoN~Ail outside rooms. FUR
nsee heat: modern conveRiences;
moderate price; bath free. .2100 9th
avenue. 5-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
and sleeping porch with all conven-
fences to be had with private family
on South Highlands also garage.
Phone Main 1894.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

NANTED-PRODUCING ,REPREsBN-
TAT1VIcS IN EVERY TOWN, SIS ALL
WOOL SUITS TO ORDER. FALL LINE
READY. LEEDS WOOLEN MILLS,
CHICAGO, ILL. 7-31-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

waterworks; self-heating; no won-
der Hart sold 16 IN three hours
$4,000 altogether; Lodewick IT first
day. Credit given; come now, inves-
tigate. Postal will do Exclusive sale;
requires quick action but means $1,000
and more for you. Allen Mfg. Co.
1851 Allen Bldg, Toledo, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

FURNISHED front room, modern con-
veniences; Southside on loop car line;
convenient to boarding houses. Phone
6316-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

ANNIN EhofAft1 oAI9I1' OUIt oIOfH
HAS BEEN CROWDED FROM NORM
ING. TILL NIGHT EVERY DAY.
EVERY DOLLAR SPENT IN THIS
STORE HAS SECURED FROM 50 TO
50 WORTH OF MERCHANDISE. REM
NANT STORE. 2O17 I'D. AVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

AGENTS are coming money selling our
big 10c packages of 20 assorted postal
cards. 5000 varieties; big profits Sell
everywhere at sight. Sample package
10c. Particulars free. Sullivan Card Co.
1894 Van Buren, St, Chicago, ILL.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

BOOKKEEPERS, clerks, stenographers
increase your income during your
spare time; can put you next to sew
eral new business opportunities; par
ticulars for stamp. Broadway Spe-
cialties Co, Desk W.. 1914 Magnolia
ave. Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
wANTED-FEMALE HELP

stenographer for position
in collection department; must be quick
and accurate and understand writing col
lection letters; state experience and sal
airy expected good position for right
party. Address collection" care Age
Herald. S-S-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

sALESAIEN WANTED-Live men, our
fast selling line to merchants. Every
business a possible customer; liberal
commissions. Write for particulars
Universally Advertising Co, Milwau-
kee, Wis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

500 to 5000 per month selling our high
grade oils, greases, pure linseed oil
paints and varnishes Do not be sat
isfied; get our proposition Inland
Oil Works, Cleveland, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

KODAK FINISHING-We are aeknowi-
edged to be the finest kodak film devel-
opers and printers in the south. One
trial will convince you. Mail orders
promptly finished. Send for price list
Wilson & Graham. 2091s N. 10Th st, = ir-
mingham, Ala. l-9-tf-sup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

computing measures
to dry goods stores; does the same
thing computing scale does for gro
cery big money. r. c, Combs, 1913
Harrison Kansas City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

MANUFA CTURER desires placing valu-
able agency, perpetual repeater, income
Garner. business builder; easy; no COM
petition; protected territory guaran-
teed. Automatic Perfection Co., II w.
AID St, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
KODAK FINISHING

Films developed, 10c per roll; prints.
21sc. &c and 4c each; best work guar
anteed. Address the Kodaker's Friend.
Box 922, Birmingham Mall orders
MY speciality 5-3-tf
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22

organization and on the third is to
be inscribed the date of the admission
of the club to the state federation. A
rising vote of thanks was extended the
donor.
Upon adjournment of the club the
hospitality committee, of which Mrs.
c. Z. Sharpe is chairman, served the
ladies with ice cream and cakes.
NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED.
Following are the names that were
presented and accepted as members of
the club:
From Rock island-Mrs. Gertrude
Carse Appelquist, Mrs. Z. A. Adams,
Miss Julia NJ. Anderson, Mrs. c. Buck
ley, Mrs. Emil Brown, Mrs. George
Bennett, Miss Fannie c. Blaaier, Miss
Sara J. Barker, Miss Selma B. Bear
Miss eBssie Bladel, Miss Alma Buh
lig, Miss Wilhelmina Barfeld, Mrs. T
NJ. Cook, Mrs. C. c. Condor, Mrs. Jay
K. Clarkson, Mrs. William R. Carse
Miss Rhoda Cowden, Miss J. NJ. Cook
Mrs. Jessie H. Donaldson, Mrs. JOSEPH
! DeSilva, Mrs. John Flanagan, Mis-:
| Carrie A. Fay, Mrs. w. H. Gest, Mrs
E. H. Guyer, Mrs. E. ]. Green, Mrs
II. H. Houghton, Mrs. A. T. Huesing
Mrs. Phoebe Hurst, Miss Phoeb'
Hurst, Mrs. c. w. Halves, Mrs. H. T
Knox, Mrs. E. B. Kreis, Mrs. ]. NJ. Kais
er, Miss Mabel Kearns, Miss Mary c
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22

Knox, Mrs. E. E. Lloyd, Mrs. K. B.
Lowry, Mrs. Edward Manhard, Mrs.
F. T. Meyers, Miss Ella p Montgom-
cry, Miss Martha p Montgomery, Miss
T. Janette Martin, Miss Mary McEl-
roy, Mrs. ]. T. Noftsker, Miss Bessie
Noftsker, Mrs. II. J. Olmsted, Mrs. U.
NJ. Pratt, Miss NJ. L. Plot, Mrs. Louis
C. Reilley, Mrs. Robert F. Ralston,
Mrs. George H. Richmond, Mrs. Ella
Allen Read, Mrs. H. w. Ralston. Miss
Anna Marie Ralston, Mrs. ]. p. Smith.
Mrs Robert F. Stockdale, Mrs. Carl
E. Shields, Mrs. Louis j. Stafford,
Miss Lola SmutG, Miss Josephine B,
Sheldon, Mrs: H. G. Trent, Mrs. w. S.
| Thoms, Mrs. Carlton Taylor, Mrs. F.
w. Thompson, Mrs. c. A. Sangren,
Mrs. ]. l.. Vance, Mrs. Charles Volk,
Mrs. Percy Winans, Mrs. Clifford
Williams, Mrs. j. w. Wilson, Miss
Alice Young, Mrs. NJ. B. Champion
Mrs. H Keith Collins, Miss Ambjore
Andrea Einarsen, Miss Gertrude Kill
patrick, Mrs. Chris Keller, Mrs. Car
Kenderdine, Mrs. j. T. Stafford.
From Milan-Mrs. Wilson Matthews
Mrs. C. S. Walker, Mrs. Ira w. Zahn
Mrs. Henry s.. Dibbern.
From Davenport Miss Adelaide Kit
fridge, Mrs. George H. Boynton.
From Sears-Mrs. H. A. eleven
stein.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22

"Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
it is, used in connection with Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy it means that it never fails
to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant to take and
equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by all druggists.-(A (Adv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22

money there is in it. We cannot wipe
out this thing in one generation; there
must be constant and persistent re-
preston of prostitution as the lmme-
diate method; absolute annihilatlon
the ultimate ideal. The supply is not
of as vital Importance as the question
of demand. 1t is a man and not
woman problem which we face today
commercialized by man, supported by
man, the supply of fresh victims fur
nished by men-men who have lost
the fine instinct of chivalry and that
splendid honor for womanhood where
the destruction of a woman's soul is
abhorrent, and where the defense of
woman's purity is truly the occasion
| for a valiant fight. The end of the
! battle is not yet for that girl who
| struggles on alone and unprotected
with her most pressing financial prob
! lens. The greatest menace is before
| her-the man. The largest proportion
from which the supply is furnished are
girls who have been domestics and
department store employees. Girls who
have been thrown on their own re-
sources are compelled to live in cheap
rooming houses on the average of six
dollars. Is it any wonder that tempt
ed girl who receives only Sc week
working with her hands sells her body
for $25 per week when she learns
there is a demand for it and men are
willing to pay the price? See her as
she meets the man at her place of
employment, See her as she returns
to her cheap boarding house! Huddled
away among coarse and vulgar male
companions, lonely, underfed and hun
gry-hungry not only for food, but for
decent shelter. for home, for friends
, for a sympathetic touch or word; tired
, from a hard days toll even to the
! point of recklessn ess-starying foI
, honest pleasures and amusements-
and with what does she meet? The
advances of men without a spark oil
: bravery or honor, who hunt as Their
! lawful prey this impoverished girl, this
defenseless child of poverty, unpro
tected, unloved, uncared for as she is
: plunged into the swirling, seethins
l stream of humanity; the advances O.
2 men who are so low that they have
/ lost even a sense of sportsmanship alC
; who seek as their game an underfed
: tired and lonely girl. She suffers
t but what of him? She goes down, anC
: is finally sacrificed to life of shame
: but what of him? He escapes as ;
!. 'romancer.' 1t is not just.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22
HUGO KORTSCHAK, TO
GIVE RECITAL HERE

The Augustana college conservatory
the Austrian violinist, in a recital at
the college chapel next Thursday even
ing.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22
BU sINEss OF CLUB.

Following the reading of the min
utes of the last meeting by the secre-
tary, Mrs. K. T. Anderson, the names
of "a women seeking admission to the
club as members were presented by
the corresponding secretary, Mrs. c.
K. Mixter, and were received as such,
bringing the total enrolment beyond
the 100 mark
Mrs. T. B. Davis and Mrs ]. R Kim
ball were chosen delegates and Mrs.
H. H. Cleveland and Mrs. George Roth
alternates to sessions of the Illinois
Federation of Women's Clubs to be
held at Evanston, Nov. Ills.
Miss Alice Rush, in fitting speech,
proposed a resolution of thanks to
Mrs. Davis for a gavel which she pre-
sented to the club. The gaveI is of
| rosewood, bound with three gold
hands, on one of which is the name of
| the club, on another the date of its
Rock Island Argus., 1913-09-22
ONE MORAL LAW.


Fifty per cent of the men who sup
port this business of women's souls
are married men who have promised
to be true and honorable to some
woman they love-to these men |
would like to speak whether they be
harterers of the body or those who de-
mand service. There is only one NOR
al law; it is alike for men and women.
Again there is contract called matri-
mony which is a solemn contract
made between those who love. 1t car
ries with it the elements of vested
rights-even a solemn promise before
God. A signature represents honor
it is there; likewise a promise-it is
there. Has this contract been kept
inviolate? To one who hears the
life story of fallen woman, it is ever
the same-the story of treachery, Sc
duction and downfall, the flagrant act
of man, the ruin of soul by man.
Woman must be loyal to woman.
She must demand that her children be
well born, must be given square deal
and fair opportunity to enjoy abun-
dance of life. She must hear the call
and answer it-she must be conscious
of her loyalty and be ready for ac-
ton"
At the conclusion of Dean Sumner S
address, Mrs. Daniel Hayes, Jr., ac.
companied by Miss Katherine Gest,
sang very. sweetly two songs, "a Fish.
er Maiden" by Schubert, and "A
Little Dutch Garden" by Loomis.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-05-24
Care of Children's Eyes.

One of the most important organs
in the human body Is the eye. Yet
parents constantly jeopardize their
children's eyesight by allowing them
to read or study in insufficient light
or light that is harmful to the deli
cate mechanism. Of the eye.- $50:
Light should, always fail over the
left shoulder of the reader. by ~
doing the rays of light follow the
line on the printed page. and the visiol'
also following the line fse1n.. left ;. fQ
right meets with no Resistance. IN .tliF
way of light waves, butt on the con
trary. is aided in its work chair will
the shoulders touching the chair. back.
then when they do leah'stsrwiual t.
write they will inStinctiyelM move for
ward Oh the seat and retain the erecl
position Of hack and shoulders.
This is q most important matter
for many persons have had to &
through life with Il distressing curva
ture of the spine simply because II
early days they have been allowed t.
sit with bent backs over their books.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-05-24

BEHIND him all the way Rrucker ey'
,ects to have Il breeze of twenty three
piles an hour to blow him along.
Starting In April will help to escape
he sun somewhat Atmosphere con.
.lti0ns maize It advisable for he dir
able to keep near he surface of the
cater all the way over. The effects vi
ne sun In warm weather would tend
stop this plan. Its warmth al every
unrise would expand the hydrogen
spd for imitation aud tend to Send
he balloon up to extremely uncom
nrtable heights.
The balloon in which the venture j.
0 be made. The Suchard H.. has Il III
meter Of eighty feet and gas e;i
I ,acity of oN.tb0 cubic feet Two ;lS
stants will accompany Rrucker OF
he VOYAGE and probably several crpis
RS and yachts will preeede and follow
tim on the trip for emergency pur
,pses. although Rrucker Is said to have
,dded Il new device 10 bis baiino,
which. he declares, will render tn
:oyase free fro,l I'll danger THIS ds'
larture from the ordinary details o
IN airship is the addition of i powerful
wayo.ng motor!oat. with Il MIST on Sd
swivel. allowing It to he raised or low
cred ut will
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-05-24
MlLAOY's HANDS.
Row to Take Care Of Them During the
Winter.

kow to Take Care Of Them During the
Winter.
oh. my hands are much too thin TO
be pretty. said girl the other dag
when some one ather admired her slim
tngers.
But that Is quite mistaken notion
Of hers. 1t doesn't necessarily follow
that hand must be plump and dim.
pied in order To he beautiful.
The we'll cared for hand cannot fail
to he pleasing one. however it is
shaped.
No matter II your hand he plump or
thin, tanned by tue sun or snft and
white. II II Is to lay any claim to beau
" the skin must he Hrm. smooth and
well cared for
But l hayen'tltime to trouble about
such thlngs!' exclaims the busy We
man.
But 1t really doesn't take long only
few minutes daily. Here are some
points to remember:
Never half wasi, your hands. To nc
this Is merely To send what dirt Is lief,
In the pores farther In than 1t was
before
Always remember after wasl,iny tc
gently push back the cuticle ut the
base Of the mill, and If hangnails seem
inclined to develop. rub little cold
cream or almond oil into the nails ev
cry night.
II you like your nails TO look polished
there is no need to buy pad The
palm of onr's own hand makes an ex
cellent onG::
Sprinkle q: wee bit Of powder on !
and rub. the pals OF the other han,
vigorously backward and forward owe
It. You will be delighted win the re
suit
re keep the hands soft and white tr.
the following: II should he rubbe,
well In after washing and Is very ehea
and easy to make:
Mix together. equal quantities o
glycerln. olive oil and either lemol
juice or eau lie cologne, according i
taste. The oil aud glyceriii soften tn
skin and the lemon juice or eau. d
cologne whltens 1t and Mt the sam
| time acts as an astringcnt.
II at any time yonr hands are YER.
| dirty. rub In II little oil or other IN
| before washing. THIS loosens the dir
and with warm water and good soft
It Is easily removed.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-05-24
ODD USES OF WHALEBoNE.


The notion Is popularity held thai
whafebone, Is derived from: whales
ribs, although many PERSONS believe
that 1t comes from the tail Of the bi.
mammal Both notions are incorrect
The function Of whalehone IN tn.
life of the whale IL of the utmost i'm
portance. The inner edges Of tin
wlialebone plates are frayed into III
Vulnerable hairlike processes. and til,
whole forms aJs0rt OF sieve wherel,
the whale may sift ont its food from
tile sea water. II must he remembere,
that the food OF this gigantic crea
ture consists chiefly OF minute organ
isms. crustacea, mollusca. etc, noatin.
near the surface.
When the whale opens its mouth IN,
moves along n great multitude of thes,
minute forms OF life find their way III
Then the whale closes It's mouth, IN,
the water Is struined out through tn
.whalebone sieve, aud The food Is re
tanned.
The common Uses of whalebOne ar
known to everybody. II Is. however
put to two fises not ,generally know
even IN England. where the fine inter
nal fi'inges mentioned are employed u
nal making Of barristers' wigs BY re;'
son of their lightness they retain TIL
curl better than does ordinary hail
/ Flne,,w hi elone threads are also s0me
times employed to stiffen the tissue !
high grade .silks---Iiarper's Weekly.