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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Wilson and the Business Men

President Wilson is showing fine judgment in paying more and more attention to the business men of the country and giving less and less heed to the politicians. His frank utterance to some of the country's leading wholesale men on Wednesday should have cordial approval on the part of everyone.
 Events are rapidly justifying the wisdom of keeping Congress in session until it's work is finished So that busi- ness men will know what to expect and can adjust their affairs accordingly. It is time to put an end to the era of suspicion and to have enacted legisla- tion of such definite character that a man will not be looked upon as an out law who tries to conduct his affairs in accordance with business princi- pies.
 The President expresses the hope that the party programme will be fin ished within six weeks, and adds:
 And I honestly believe that
 when it is done we can all take off
 our coats and get to work and
 look each other in the face and
 say, This is a nation of honest
 men and we are going to do busi-
 ness as Such.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
THE REVIVAL OF cRoaUET
From the Detroit News.

In eastern centers whose whims and inclinations make themselves felt throughout this land. croquet Is coming back and we may look for it to bloom in our own yards presently. We welcome the prospect. It presages, we sanguinely believe reversal to a milder mode Of life. Our moIhentum has been increas- ing season by season. what with the tan. so. suffrage. aeropianing and the joy ride until we are borne along at pace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

carriage that belonged to Napoleon has been impounded by the Austrian au- thorities until its owner Prince Butcher pays some taxes that are overdue The prince is a descendant of the famous Prussian general who turned the tide of battle at Waterloo. The carriage was party Of the booty which fell to his lot after the battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
PLANS FOR HARRY LAUDER

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 In short period Harry Lauder's exist ing theatrical contracts, many of them made 10 years ago, will expire and then he passes for five years under the sole management of William Morris. The most sensational project planned for the Scotch comedian by his American manager is a gala worlds tour.
 Lauder is at present playing in Aus tralia, where his revenue is staggering, amounting in many instances to s5oOO and ssooo a week. He will come to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Business Improvement In Memphis

Business conditions in Memphis are much better than they were few weeks ago, and the outlook for fall trade is very bright indeed" said Cyrus Garnsey, general manager of the Galloway Coal company, who Is spending few days in Birmingham.
 The splendid crops are. as a matter of course, stimulating business every where, and Memphis, like Birmingham, will come in for it's share of prosperity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Local Sympathies

Here in Birmingham the sympathies of many citizens-perhaps most of them are with the Teutonic peoples as against the Slavs, but there are some who lean strongly against Germany.
 While l regard Emperor William as a mar of great force of character, I be- lieve 1t would be a good thing for Eu- rorean civilization if he got we'll trimmed in the event Of a general European war; said z. T. Rudolph. "The English people have been fearing Ger man invasion, and they could be easily aroused to a high pitch of pa triotism in fighting alliance with Rus sia and France. The Kaiser. with all his practical sense, is dreamer, and his dream Is that he is a modern Charla- magne. He wishes to be recognized as the sovereign not only of the German empire, but of the whole of Europe, in- cludng Great Britain. Yes, Great Brit ain and France may see their opportun- ity now of giving the Kaiser the trim ming which they think he deserves.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

BEGINNING THE DAY-My Fath- CT, I am glad Thou hast promise" not to give me more than cnn hear. I nm glad Thou watchest me- to lift the burden or give more strength ns my need requires. l am glad Thou hast miracles of grace awaiting my demand. rest in Thee' Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Colorado and California will have wom- en candidates for Congress. The time will yet come when a visitor. looking down on Congress in session, will see here and there congresswoman powdering her nose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Baltimore Ready for Celebration

'The people of Baltimore are expecting immense crowds of visitors in September on the occasion of the centennial of the Star-Spangled Banner" said Jacob II. Herser of Philadelphia. spent a few days in Baltimore last week and learned the preparations for the celebration arc practically completed
 "The centennial management was wise in providing programme covering only eight days. Some cities would have planned for at least a months expos- tion, but the fact that the Star-Spangled Banner festivities are to be confined to a little more than a week Is being com mented on most favorably. The pro- gramme is exceptionally attractive and everybody who can get to Baltimore should be there and revel in the spirit of patriotism. Americans are noted for their patriotism, but it is well for us to come together from time to time for the pur- pose of celebrating some historic episode. The history of the Star-Spangled Banner is certainly worth commemorating."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

The Caillaux trial brought out first one star and then another. Bernstein inc playwright, gave what the bush league dramatic critic would call "masterly performance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
NEWS FOR DIR. EDMONDs

From the Huntsville Democrat. E The Andalusia Star is now using Dr. Edmonds' classic prayer. It is model of application, and the wonder is that Dotey did not think to use it until he made that tour into Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

A titled guest at Newport was overcome by the heat while playing tennis This is terrible summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

The husband of a famous prima donna who divorced him is seeking to have the case appealed. He's not the first man who hated to give up a meal ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

The dogs of war are always strainng at the leash, in one part of the world or another, despite MT. Bryan's hopeful pol icy of peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Trixie Friganza complains that her hus-
 band won't work. He probably looked at
 the size of Trixie and decided she was strong enough to work for both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

American sailors who were the heroes at Vera Cruz are being shown becomingly embarrassed. in moving pictures That's hoQor enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
ANOTHER KNOCK.

M. Caillaux is said to be connois- seur of fancy vests"
 Don't you suppose he has any good qualities at all?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

China puts bribe takers to death Over here they are merely relieved of their jobs so they will have plenty of time to spend the loot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

A boy with two stomachs has been dis covered in Switzerland. The average boy seems to have two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
A PAMPERED DARLING.

When Mary Lou went camping out
 The hardships she could not endure; At the end of week she gan to pout For masseuse and a manicure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
CARELESS OF BOTH.

What do you think of man who takes his wife out for an airing on the rear seat of motorcycle?p
 T don't think he cares much for ap- pearances.'
 T don't think he cares much for his wife,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Cincinnati wants individual drinlSius buckets for horses. Better get individua ''growlers" first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
VAR!

At least, George Fred Williams is not to blame for what happened to Servia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

It is wars prize to take all advan- tnses, nd fen to one is no impeach of vaIour.
 Henry VI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
OF COURSE.

'Patrice is wonder on the tennis court
 Any girl who can swat flies the way she does ought to be able to swat a ten his ball."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
A HELPFUL PARENT.

Young Twillerby is always boastins of the big business enterprises he is inter- ested in.''
 T fear he draws on his imagination" Perhaps so. I know he draws on his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A MAN WORTH WHILE

A MAN WORTH WHILE. on. sweet the song the toiler sings Who finds his work a joy, And to each day of duty brings Fair hopes naught can destroy. His heart is filled with happiness, His life with loves aglow, And when the thorns of sorrow press He won't give up, l know. No matter what the call may be. You'll find him in his place. The light that makes a nation free Illumining his face
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Mobile Register: The Birmingham AgeHerald considers the result of the Texas election decisive local option victory Comparing the result with that In Alabama in the May primary elec- tion The Age-Herald says: '"The great est number of rural voters, however, who cast their ballots against state wide prohibition do it from principle the broad principle of personal liberty proclaimed and lived up to by the foun- ders of this government. In every coun- ty in Alabama are hundreds of citi- zens who would always vote dry in a local election, but who will never vote to force prohibition on Mobile county Montgomery county or Jefferson county, each having under ordinary conditions a majority In favor of license and regu- lation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
IN THE VANGUARD.

Looks like sleepy village you have here''
 "Oh, I don't know. This burg is not so slow. We were the sixth town in the country to have poison needle mys- tery."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
SHE.

Oh, Modestine
 In her limousine Is a sight most fair to see; But modestine
 On the beach, I ween, Doth more appeal to me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
A SONG OF YEsTERYEAR.

A SONG OF YESTERYEAR. Oh. time slips away, No matter what you say, And 1t simply won't stand still It seems like an age Since 1 heard on the stage That song called Steamboat Bill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
TALKING BIRMINGHAM

Shelby County Sun: A negro in the Birmingham Jail has confessed to the murdering of motorman, the price for the cold blood work was $50. Bir- mingham has many such characters in her bounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Our SOuthern Home: The president of the Southern Pickle company at Rir- mingham writes to citizen of Liv- lngston, that upon investigation he learns that freight rates from this point will stand in the way of locating a factory here. This is the situation at towns in Alabama where there is but one railroad it appears. What the rail- road commission may be able or willing to do in the matter is uncertain. and at this time not encouraging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

THE WAY IT IMPRESSED HIM.
 Has this town ever experienced re- form wave?' asked the ministerial look ing person.
 "Oh, yes" answered the frank individ- ual. For about four years life in this town wasn't worth living'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

A. J. Eaton, Jr, and O. E. Young are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age-Herald in us circulation department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE
Old Fashioned Ceremony of Watching Out the
Old Year Observed by Methodists

At the Methodist church this even
ing a "Watch Night Service will be
held for the proper observance of the
outgoing of the old year and the
welcoming in of the new year. The
hour from eight to nine O'Clock will
be taken up with "Review of the
Religious History of Langdon, to
be followed from nine until eleven
o'clock with a social hour or two, the
program of which has been given over
to the Epworth League society of the
church. From eleven o'clock to 12 2:1O
the old fashioned Watch Night service
will be held in which the spirit will
be found for all to start anew for the
year 1915. The pastor Of the church,
Rev. Jas. Opie, has arranged the pro-
gram for the last service of the Old
Year to be one to which all the people
of Langdon, irrespective of denomina-
tion can feel that they are welcome
and a large congregation is looked
forward to and expected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
BENEFIT FOR BELGIUM
Electric Theatre is Giving Benefit Performance
Tonight for the Belgian Relief

Tonight, which is New Years eve,
Manager Harry G. Waldron is giving
Belgian relief fund benefit show at
the Electric Theatre, half of the pro-
ceeds Of which will be donated to the
fund for the relief of the Belgians
that is being raised by Langdon. Mr..
Waldron says chat he is putting on his
regular show, first class program,
and hopes to have every seat in the
house filled. Let the benefit be big
one and remember that of each 15c
paid for admission to the Electric to-
night TIC goes toward providing food
for the starving women and children
in Belgium, who although non-com-
batants in the European war are
homeless and without food. Here's a
chance for those to help in a small
way who have not already contributed
to the fund and at the same time see
a show, at the Electric worth the full
amount that is being charged for ad-
mission. ,,. %.3..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
SON DIES IN MONTANA.
Younger Son of Anton CIodt Falls Victim to
Fatal Attack of Typhoid Fever

Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Clodt, highly
respected and we'll known residents of
the vicinity of Langdon for the past
twenty-five or thirty years, have at
this time the deep sympathy of their
many friends in the loss sustained in
their home circle by the death of their
second son, Anton Clodt, Jr., whose
death occurred on the eve of Christ
mas day at Twin Bridges, Mont, fol-
lowing lingering illness in which
the patient suffered from enteric
typhoid fever, the end being finally
fastened by the setting in of periton-
tits, just at the time when the boy,
and the father who had gone from
here to the bed side of his son, had
begun to hope for recovery. The
deceased was aged twenty years and
almost eight month, and had left the
family home here at Langdon about
three years ago, having spent most of
the time in Montana and other parts
of the west, where he had about de-
cided to file on a homestead in that
region when taken down with the ILL
ness which has ended in the bringing
of such sadness into the home of his
parents. The father, Mr.. Anton Clodt,
left here about three weeks ago on
first learning of the illness of his son,
remaining with him constantly until
the end came, never despairing up to
the last but what he would be able to
bring the boy home with him. In
addition to the local doctors at Twin
Bridges, specialists were obtained
from Butte, and everything possible
done to save his life that nursing and
medical science could suggest without
avail, the end coming peacefully at
about eight o'clock on the evening
preceding Christmas day. The father
returned home from Montana with the
body on Mondays train.
Being born and having lived nearly
all his life on the Clodt homestead
north of town the deceased was gen.
orally known through the neighbor-
hood as a good boy, Industrious and
with lovable disposition, and his
death brings loss that will be keenly
felt not alone in the sorrowing home of
his parents, but among his many boy
and girl companions of the comnunitz.
The funeral service held yesterday
forenoon at ten O'Clock from st. AL
phonsus church was largely attended
! by the neighbors and friends of the
bereaved, also by number OF Lang
| don people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
LANGDON BUSINESS CHANGES
The New Year Brings About Deal Between
Two Leading Merchants of Lanqdon

Col. Dickinson is this week closing
his auction sale of the furniture stock
at the H. E. Price store in the Dono-
van block, which has been in progress
since the early part of the month.
The entire stock, an unusually large
one, has been practically all disposed
of and at prices which show the sale
has been highly satisfactory one,
both to Mr.. Price and other parties
who were interested. Especially so
when proper consideration is given to
the poor crop and business conditions
which have prevailed this fall. 1t is
understood a deal was completed Mon
day of this week in which the balance
of the stock remaining has been taken
over by the firm of the NJ O. Strom
Co.. and that Mr.. Price has decided to
retire from the furniture business.
He will, however, continue in the un-
dertaking line and retains his stock of
picture mouldings and wall paper,
intending to transfer these lines to
the old post office building on the east
side Of Third street. The deal also
includes the taking over of the under
taking stock of the firm of M. 0.
Strom Co., and results, in the furni-
ture and undertaking business in the
future being handled exclusively in
Langdon by the firms of M. 0. Strom
Co., and H. E. Price respectively.
Col. Dickinson, the auctioneer, ex-
poets to conclude his Langdon stay
about the end of the week, going
from here to the southern part of the
state, where he has a $35, 900 stock
of general merchandise to dispose of
under similar conditions. He is like
ly to be back in this county again next
spring, as it is understood that he has
contracted to conduct a number of
auction sales of farm property at that
time
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
CURE ALL DOCTOR COMING
A Miracle Healer Will Visit Lanadon and Ad-
minister Ills Cure.AIIs Soon

During the week the Democrat was
surprised at the temperance in its
mail OF an advertising proposition for
reading notice announcing the ap-
preaching visit to Langdon of one of
the cure-all travelling doctors, who
tour the state, are here today and
gone tomorrow, with claims of ability
to make impossible cures and taking
with them the money of those who
grasp at the last straw and would part
with their last dollar to regain their
lost health. The travelling M. d. may
be depended on to be of the shyster
brand of the profession and should be
passed up by every community into
which they undertake to unlawfully
practice. Like other towns Of any
account Langdon has doctors of its
own, men with a standing in their
home community and over the state at
large If you need doctor there is
no need to donate your money to the
travelling faker, but consult the home
physician the man who is here living
with you, and of whose ability and
standing there is no question. The
Democrat as may be inferred, turned
down this business proposition and
when Dr. 0. B. Hayden makes his
professional visit to Langdon the mid
die of January he should be given
similar treatment by our own people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
Easily
INKSTER VS.. LANGDON
New Years Afternoon Event Matched Basket
Ball Game at Gymnasium

A New Years Day event which is
pretty certain to be attended by quite
number of the young people of
Langdon and vicinity is a matched
game of basket ball at the gymnasium
of the high school in the afternoon,
when the crack team from Inkster
will be here to play with Langdon.
The game is called for four O. clock in
the afternoon and ought to prove a
strong drawing card as the Inkster
team is winding up very successful
tour of some of the best towns over
the northern part of the state and has
won big percentage Of the games
played. The lineup of the teams for
tomorrow game is given below.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
RELIEF FOR BELGIAN
TOTAL OF S952.26
Raised by People of Cavalier County
During Past Three Weeks
COUNTY STANDING HIGH
Fund is Closed By Committee This
Week After an Active Campaign
Covering Nearly Every Town in
Cavalier County in Which Liberal
Donations Swelled Fund Rapidly.

The organizing committee. especial
ly want to thank the members of the
county committee, for their quick
action in securing this fund, as the
entire amount was collected in
about three weeks time. The only
expenses incurred in collecting this
amount of money was for the print
ing of the duplicate tickets and
posters, amounting to $11.25. Other
expenses, such as postage, stationery,
telephone and stenographic work
etc. were donated by the committees.
Tickets numbering from l to 1865
inclusive, in duplicate form, were
distributed by the members of the
county committee, and were given as
receipt for all money taken in. the
stubs being filled in and kept for
future record. Following are the
returns up to date from % different
towns in the county called on to con-
tribute:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31

The end-town's response to the
Belgian relief fund from this county
was brought to close Christmas eve
and a total of $56 is totalled to the
credit of the generous Hannah people
toward the car of flour from Cavalier
county to feed the non-combatants of
the little nation across the sea.
An experiment farm is being estab-
lished by the Manitoba government at
Morden. 1t is one of number of
small farms that will be scattered
throughout the province for demonstra-
ton purposes.
From Mowbray, Man, it is report
ed two deer were shot just before the
close of the open season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31
WILL START THF
NEW YEAR RIGHT
Real Estate Men of Cavalier County
Will Start New Year Right
THEY WILL ORGANIZE
Y Organization to be Known as The Development
Association Of Cavalier County Decided on
at Meeting Held in Langdon Last Week
by Farm Land Dealers Whose Aim is to De-
velop the County and Boost farm Values

Wednesday evening of last week a
meeting of the leading real estate
dealers, representing the larger num-
ber of towns of Cavalier county, was
held in Langdon. The meeting having
for its purpose the centralizing through
one organization of the handling of
farm lands of the county that are on
the market for sale. The meeting
resulted in the formation of the De-
velopment Association of Cavalier
County, in which it is expected to
embody as stockholders all real estate
dealers of tbs county. The shares of
stock are to have face value of $50
each and G. B. Mcmillan, of Hannah,
was named as the associations presi-
dent; P. j. Antony, Of Munich, vice
president and Geo. w. Price, of this
city, secretary and treasurer. Mr..
Foster, of Clyde, will represent the
association as its representative in
bringing the eastern buyer and the
holder Of Cavalier county farm lands
together and properties disposed Of
will change hands through the associa-
tion at a nominal commission of 81. 90
per acre. This will do away with the
big margin which heretofore prevailed
between the price the eastern buyer
paid for his land and the actual
amount realized by the holder selling
his farm. The plan the association
has adopted is expected to entirely do
away with the big profit the middle
men, have made when farms here
went into the hands of the eastern
buyers and will give both buyer and
seller much better deal than would
be possible in any other way. 1t will
also tend to bring up the price value
of farms here to what they are really
worth when compared with what land
is selling for in other western states.
In that way being the means of much
land, at the present time in the hands
of the renter, being occupied and
farmed by actual owners of the land.
The success of such an association
has ! been demonstrated in several
points of Minnesota, with the result
ofdoubling and even trebling the mar
kett price of farm lands per acre and
settling up districts with we'll do
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-12-31

According to the Pink Paper at
Bathgate, owing to the prevailing
epidemic of small pox, it was neces-
sary to "call-off'' all public gather
ings in that vicinity during the holi-
day season. In Bathgate there is
reported as not being a single case of
the disease, but it is stated as spread
ing rapidly over the surrounding neigh
borhood.