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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

Out-of-town guests registered at the Birmingham Newspaper club yesterday were as follows: B. M. Clayton, Spring. field, Colo; o. W. Clayton, sylvania; J. R Mccargar. Chicago; T. B. Thams, Cin- cinnati; w. D. Brown, Cleveland; w. L.. Bistleman, Jr., New York; Lute M John son, Denver; c. H. Fulson, Atlanta; H. J. Lancaster. WetumplSa; c. s. Briel, Boston; H. V. Hunt, Montgomery; J. E. WilSison, Selma: R. NJ. Secord, R. T.. White, Thomas Smallwood, w. s. Dumos, Tuscaloosa; P. M. Murry, Atlanta; E. w. Jordon, Lowndesboro; Claude Everutt, Chicago: J. M. Carday. Phiadelphla L. c. Plant, Norfolk; s. J. Spiro, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
Oil Salesmen Meet Today

The sales managers and agents of Mis- sissippi and Alabama for the Standard oil company will meet here today for several conferences and banquet to- night. The meeting will be In charge of J. H. Stansbury, vice president of the company. About 90 visitors are expected. The meeting at this time is simply, it is said. to discuss general business and talk over new methods and operations gen erally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR CAPTAIN SMITH
Laid to Rest in Elmwood Cemetery Yesterday Aft
 ern0on-Killed by Train

Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Joseph s. smith, aged 60 years. ex- sheriff of Jefferson county, and pioneer citizen, who was instantly killed Tues day afternon at Beverly crossing, four miles west of Birmingham, by being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
Harlan Here Yesterday

Col. John B. Harlan, chief special agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was in the city yesterday. He came here to see T. F. Brooks, superintendent of this division, and other officers. Colonel Harlan said there was nothing specially interesting in connection with his trip here at this time. He conferred with MT Brooks for a short time and left later in the evening for Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT AT '. M. |. A. Philharmonic Orchestra of 60 Pieces to Play-Miss
 Scholar SOlOist

Announcement of an exceptionally delightful programme for the big con cert tomorrow night by the new Y. M. C. A. philharmonic orchestra of S1 pieces was made yesterday It is stated that the tickets for the concert at the Y. M. c. A. auditorium tomorrow night are selling fast and that already 1t is certain that a large crowd will hear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
CEN. RUCKER WOULD
 LIKE TO GO TO FRONT

Gen. Edward w. Fucker, one of the bravest officers that served the Confectionery, aged s4. walked brisk ly into the American Trust bank yesterday morning.
 Three younger men immediately raised their hands to military salute and remarked.
 General. lead us to the Greasers."
 'I would like d--- we'll to do it," shouted the general as he re- turned the salute and speeded 1t up for dash to the elevator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
All Say Institution Worthy of Strongest Support
 of Public
WILL
 BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Members of Campaign Committee An nounced-underwoo Dr. Ed monds and Ward and Weath-
 eriy Write Letters

The Birmingham city commissioners and leading men of the city strongly in dorse the campaign for sSo,ooo to be start ed next Monday for the benefit of the public library. They all say that the library Is worthy of the support of every citizen and feel confid~nt that it's plea for financial aid will be speedily and readily answered in the three-day cam paign next Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day
 No special campaign leader has been imported from any other city to conduct this campaign, as has been the case in some others, and which has at times given rise to some objections. The cam paign is under the direction of Library Director Carl H, Milan and the library board, of which J. ", Donnelly is pres ident. The plan of campaign is to divide the city into 50 or 60 districts and a small team of three or four persons will can vass each district for two and one-half hours each day for three days. No busi- ness man will be asked to devote more time to the cause than these seven and one-half hours, although. of course every body will be at liberty to work as long as they desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

where in America or in foreign lands that can approach the one you have here.'
 Shook Pleased With Visit
 P G. Shook, president of the Cham Der of Commerce.. who was out of tho city while the visitors were here, con- graduated Assistant Secretary Everett of the Chamber of Commerce and the local newspaper men on tho good he believes was done Birmingham when the visitors were entertained here.
 No money can buy what was ac- complished by the visit of those ed- itors," said MT. Shook. They come from a section where we need friends ani if they use the stories about Birming ham to be furnished them have no doubt but what a world of good will be done this city by that channel of publicity. The newspaper men of Bir- mingham deserve unusual thanks for this effective piece of work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
Campaign Widely Indorsed

Letters have been received by Mir. Mi lam from President Ward of the city commission and Commissioner James Weatherly. both strongly indorsing the library campaign and expressing their sorrow that on account of the financial condition of the city that there Is little to be expected from that source now Letters from Oscar Underwood, Dr. H. NJ. Edmonds local school improvement so- cietes and many others have been re- ceived. strongly indorsing the campaign and the library.
 The campaign committee of the library campaign as just organized Is composed of some of the best known men and women of the city. It is IS follows:
 E. w Barrett, George Gordon Crawford NJ. " Joseph Mrs. w. $. Lowell, A. H. Ford C. C. Burke, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, James Weatherly. Lee Bradley. Mrs. Oscar Hundley. Robert Jemison, Jr.. II. IT. Sims, P. G. Shook, Dr. J. H. Phillips c. B. Rogers, John l.. Kaul Mrs. John London Mrs. l.. J. Haley, Rabbi Morris Newfield Mrs. F. II. Cabaniss, Judge s. D. WealIley, Chapel Cory, Gov. w IT, Sims, w. J. Miner, Rev. II, NJ Edmonds Frank P. Glass, l.. Sevier, J. R. Me- Wayne, w. E. Perryman, J l. smith Rev. T. O. Jones, pr. w. s. Rountree A. F. Hilleke, L. J. Cox, ior. W. c. Gewin, Dr. G. C. Ellis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
City Will Do All Possible

Dear Sir: Referring to your letter of April 9, with reference to the pro- posed campaign to be made by the lib- rary board for a $50,000 book fund, the city, as is well known by the mem- bers of the library board, has been using all of its available resources to develop and extend the efficiency of the library system of Birmingham It was for that purpose that the library board was created, and the annual fund heretofore given to the board of education for library purposes was also turned over to the library board. Other considerable expenses have been incurred to promote the same ends. Everyone knows that the city is not in position now to take $50,0O0 out of the general fund to buy books for the library, and l do not believe that any intelligent citizen of Birmingham will expect the same at this time.
 T do not hesitate to say however as member of the city commi ssion deeply interested in library affaris that the city can and will use every effort in It's power to keep the library up- to-date, if the citizens show sufficient interest to give it a good start. The maintenance of what we have is very different proposition from spending new money for something we have not and then also maintaining.
 Tt is up to the city to maintain In fairly good working order everyone of it's public institutions, and there can be no doubt that the city will main tain it's library system just as 1t does its part towards the maintenance of the public schools. Yours very truly,
 JAMES E. WEATHERLY. Com"
 Only Thing Below Standard
 Tn reply to your letter asking me for statement with reference to why the public should contribute $5O,00O for books. should say that the Birmingham Public library has been to me almost the only thing in the city which has not meas ured up t othe proper standard of q Greater Birmingham. The city has been a great inspiration to me. but the library Is not adequate. Birmingham. 1 feel sure, has not forgotten that material develop ment must be builded on the spiritual, and I believe that this library will be easily forthcoming. Yours sincerely.
 I'll. M. EDMONDS." Children Seriously Handicapped
 "Realizng that the Birmingham Public library Is not equipped to meet the book needs of this community. and that our children are being seriously handicapped by this lack of equipment, and realix- ing also that the city IS unaoie to nls .se appropriations for books at thIs time, the Ullr,an School Improvement association hereby approves the plan of tho BirTning- ham library board to raise a $5J.0J1 book fund Dy popular subscription, and recom- mends to its members and friends that they aJs.st in every way possible a make this campaign a success.
 MRS CHAS. ROBERTS. Pres.
 MRS. D. B. DIMICK. Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
Letters Received

Some of the letters of indorsement re- oeived by Director Milan are as follows:
 Replying to your inquiry in regard to the $50,000 book fund for the public li- brary, will say that the city is not in po- sition to do more than it is doing at present, except to heartily indorse the campaign.
 "The commission feels safe, however, in saying that the city will find a way to keep the library up-to-date and make it credit to Birmingham, if the citizens now show sufficient interest and public spirit to give it the proper start. Yours very truly, GEORGE B. WARD,
 President Board of Commissioners
 Move in Right Direction
 'I am in receipt today of your letter of the 9th inst. advising me that those interested In the Birmingham public li- brary are planning to conduct a cam paign of a s50,0O0 book fund. No city can be really great without 1t possesses pub lie library. Birmingham is already great in her manufacturing, business and in- dustrial development, but we cannot stop there. Her sons must make her equally great in her social, religious and educa- tional advantages. To build up the Bir- mingham Public library is a move in the right direction. I wish you much success. Very truly yours
 70, w UNDERWOOD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
Shook Pleased With Visit

where in America or in foreign lands that can approach the one you have
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
why THE YOUTHS COMPANION SHOULD BE
IN EVERY HOME

IF could take only one paper, /"
said the late Mr.. Justice Brewer of
the Supreme Court, 1t would be
The Youths Companions little of
every hing in nutshell. and I'M
biased" The Companion is a fami.
ly paper in the completest sense 1t
provides reading that, without fail
ing &c interest the young, still in
terests the mature 1t unites young
and old through their common en-
joyment of delightful fiction, agree
able miscellany, and the clear ex-
position OF public questions.
So carefully is it edited, SO varied
are it's contents, that it would easily
supply a family with entertaining
fiction, up-to- date inform alton and
wholesome fun, if no other periodi-
cal entered the house.
If you are not familiar with The
Companion as it is to-day, let Us
send you sample copies and the
Forecast for 1915.
New subscribers who send 81. 0C
for the fifty-two issues of 1915 will
receive free all the remaining issues
of 1913, besides copy Of The Com
panion Home Calendar for 1915
The Youths Companion, IA Berke-
ley ST., Boston, Mass. New sub
scriptions received at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
MAKING RANDKERcHlEFS
For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Here is an idea for the woman
with many Christmas gifts to make.
A dainty handkerchief edge with
the added advantage of quickness
of execution-an item of Importance
as holiday time draws nearer-can
be made this way:
Roll small hem and, using mer-
cerized t hre a in some attrac-
tive color, owe, cast around the hem
first in one direction and then in
the other. The threads will then be
crossed, giving a pretty effect with
very little work. The stitches should
be from IS to Is of an inch apart
A thread may be pulled about an
inch from the edge and a colored
thread run in if desired. The line
of color inside b overcastino
makes a very attractive handker-
chief. But if the thread is to be
run in it should be done before the
hem is put in.-Annabelle Turner
instructor in home economics, Uni.
versity of Wisconsin Extension di.
vision.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES

There will be a meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society Thursday after
noon of next week in the social
rooms Of the church. This will be
the last meeting before the Deem
Der sale, which will be held the fol-
lowing Saturday. There will be
further notice of this sale in next
weeks issue of the paper.
Remember the union Thanksgiv-
ing service at the Methodist church
tomorrow evening, Nov. 26th, and
the offering taken goes to the relief
of the Belgians. Rev. Gray will
preach the Thanksgiving sermon.
Several representatives from our
Sunday school attended the meeting
at the City Hall which was called
Monday night for the purpose of ar
ranging for municipal Christmas
fund for the relief of the Belgian
sufferers
The Whose Ever class met last
Thurs day evening n h e social
rooms of the church for their quar-
terly business meeting and supper.
About forty-five were present and
all enjoyed a good time as usual.
The new officers elected for this
quarter are: President, A. c.. Kuen-
ming; Vice Pres, Robert Hunt; Sec.
rotary, Pearl Currier; Treasurer,
Mrs. Nichols.
The special musical attraction at
the morning service next Sunday
morning will be the rendition by the
choir of Dudley Bucks TIE Deum in
G Minor. Some of our music lovers
are acquainted with this music and
will naturally feel that they cannot
afford to miss hearing it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
River Falls had been favored with

River Falls had been favored with
the break, they too would have
richly deserved the tile. The local
players have shown grit and dete
mination throughout the season,
playing their best at all times and
putting up the kind of game that
makes football the great college
pastime. The River Falls team has
pulled together we'll. Each member
of the team deserves practically
equal credit. Captain Brown, per-
haps, has been the most able ground
gamer, but Keith and Nelson have
always shown up well in this, and,
with Richards and Schultz, have
won their games on open style play
of the last two games especially
He has been doing great work in
both offense and defense. O'Con-
nell, Baird, Kuenning, Perkins and
Moser have each been the line stars
of one game or another. keenan,,
who played in all but the last two
games, was always to be counted
upon to break up attempts to circle
his end of the line. But one mem
Der of this team will be here for
next year, but there is a wealth of
good material in the second eleven,
and number of new men who have
been conspicuous this year in high
school football are expected to be
here next fall.
The lineup last Friday was as
follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
CONCERNING AUCTIONS

An order for the prevention OF
Foot-and- Mouth Disease, regulating
the movement of live stock and in
spection of stock for public auction:
All auctions, public sales held be
fore January /, 1915, must be certi.
fed to by a graduate veterinarian
licensed in the state of Wisconsin,
to the effect that the animals offered
for sale at such auction sales and
the stock contained on the farm,
and animals so offered for sale at
public auctions have been duly ex-
amined and that no evidences OF
foot-and mouth disease exist on
those premises.
This shall take effect and be in
force November Is, 1914.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
sMoTHERED BY CORN
Earl BOrner, Aged 6, Mssts Tragic Death.

Earl Borner, six year old son of
Mr. and Mrs Henry Boruer, living
on the Follansbee farm just south
of this city. was smothered TO death
last Saturday morning by an ava
lanche of corn which fell onto him
when the corn crib siding broke
open. He was standing near the
wall when the boards of the crib
burst open from the pressure of the
piled up corn and the avalanche
which followed completely covered
him. George Dunbar, who was
working there at the time, was also
partially submerged, but was able
to extricate himself Frantic efforts
we're made by the men and Mrs.
Borner to uncover the child, but he
was dead before they could reach
him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
THIRTY-sIx YEARS AGO ITEMS
Taken From the River Falls Journal
Of Nov. 28. 1873

Large bear tracks have been seen
around Mr.. Hamilton's dwelling in
Kinnickinnic.
The depot building at Hammond
was burned on Friday of last week.
The catalogue for 1878 9 shows an
attendance of 446 students at the
state university.
J. w. Chaplin has organized a
dancing school in this town, which
meets in Putnam's building Friday
evenings.
. Seven business houses in Durand
were burned to the ground the goth
inst.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
VARIETY or FOOD MAKES
HENS LAY MORE OFTEN

Variety of feed is what fills the
winter egg basket. Corn three
times a day builds up fatty tissue,
makes hens lazy and reduces profit.
Animal food, ground food and a
generous supply of green stuff pro-
duce the best results for laying
fowls" says j. G. Halpin, head of
the poultry department of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
The exercise so needful for poul-
try can be provided in winter by
working the grain ration we'll into
the litter of fresh straw that should
De provided as carpet on the feed
ing floors. A good variety of grain
should be provided, some or n,
wheat. oats and barley mixed to-
gether, or fed alternately, makes a
satisfactory ration.
A grain ration for winter use that
ras given good results at the ex-
pertinent farm station consists Of
two parts corn, two parts wheat,
one part oats and one part barley.
IL is recommended that the ground
feed De placed in a small mash box
or trough where the hen can have
ready access to it. The following
mix ure of ground feeds is conSid-
cred 10 be quite satisfactory: One
hundred pounds bran, 100 pounds
middlings, 100 pounds ground corn,
SO pounds malt sprouts, so pounds
meat scraps and sufficient salt.
During the fall and winter about Is
pounds of oil meal should be added
to this mixture Where these feeds
cannot be had. others of like ma
ture may be substituted, the main
idea in all instances being to get a
wide variety.
Buttermilk and odds and ends
from the kitchen, and such green
food az alfalfa, cabbage, silage and
turnips are great aids &c egg pro
duction. Not only more eggs, t 1t
eggs rich in protein and high in vi
tally with firm shells are likely to
result where proper thought is Civ
en- to feeding systems.
The Art Circle will meet Tuesday,
Dec. l, with Mrs. Henry Elliott.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-11-26
Whitewater WINS TITLE

Whitewater won the state Normal
school football championship of
Wisconsin by defeating River Falls
on the local gaidiron last Friday
afternoon by score of 13 to O. The
game was played pefore fhe largest
crowd that has ever attended a foot
ball contest in this city. 1t is esti-
mated that fully two thousand en-
thusiastic fans were present. Al
though the tang of winter was in
the air, the sun shone bright and
until the last quarter, after the sun
had gone down, the crowd seemed
to feel very little discomfort from
the cold
A summary of the game would
give the Schneider machine mar
row margin over the locals in team
work and on the line, but luck,
which included few bad breaks on
the part of the officials, proved the
deciding factors in Whitewater
success. Their first touchdown, in
the first quarter, came after one of
these breaks" Whitewater had
tried three forward passes without
gain. On a third down, near the
center of the field, Rhode took a
position near the sidelines about
five yard, back of the River Falls
line and when he received the pass
for 30-yard gain it was allowed,
all the officials claiming not TO have
noticed the off side. With the ball
Six inches from the goal it took
three rushes to carry it over Again,
on fourth down, Dawson caught a
forward pass on the visitors 20
yard line. He fell just as he caueh hit
1t, but did not drop the ball. The
| officials took the play back and gave
Whitewater the ball, claiming that
| it was not fair catch Another
break of luck that practically decid-
ed the game was when, after rush
ing the ball from their own Is yard
line to Whitewater 10 ward line,
Brown fumbled and River Falls lost
the ball. Whitewater second touch
down was the luckiest play of the
game. Fricker, going back for a
forward pass, saw that he was about
to be tackled behind the line aud
threw the ball wild so as to lose he
distance to the scrimma age line. 1t
fell squarely into the arms of An
geW. who had a clear field before
him.
Each team worked three forward
passes out of fifteen attempts Both
teams took considerable time out
for injuries, and each was forced to
REPLACE player on this account.
River Falls gained 43 yards on line
plunges, w lille the So1therners
Melted 81 by this route. Each team
mace first down eight times by
.scrimmage work. In the third quar-
ter Whitewater was thrown for a
loss of IL yards on three attempts
at the line.
| Whitewater won the champion
ship of the state and deserved the
victory. They have splendid team
land PLAYED fast. clean game. If