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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
POSSIBLE TO SEE TOO WELL
Mr.. Boste- Makes Some Observations
on the Prevailing Style of the
Large Eyeglasses.

viii you please tell me why people
are wearing such terrible looking eye
glasses nowadays?" Boster asked his
spouse. Specs are bad enough at
any time, but the kind SO popular now
are the limit! A tortoise shell rim an
inch thick, and the glasses themselves
ABOUT four times as large as we have
been accustomed to! What's the an
swer7
DO people see better through these
big glasses, or do they wear the things
to make them look intellectual? If
the idea is to make folks look wise
these glasses fulfill their mission, for
they make people look like owls.
Look at Tilly Ann Jones, Eyes
the size of pinhead and glasses to fit
giant! However, the things 90 sue
coed in maki-g her look wise, and a
wonderful invention they are to have
such an effect on lilly Amt"
/ don't think these big round spec
tacles are intended to make people
look wise" responded Mrs. .Boster.
There are many eye affections these
days, and the larger the glasses the
larger the lenses, and the more things
are magnified, | suppose"
Good" exclaimed Boster. "The
goods are indeed very well recon-
mended. At the same time there is
a disadvantage in seeing too we'll Too
powerful glasses have spoiled many a
love affair and prevented the union
of loving hearts.
"Obfogle was once in love with my
sister, and he couldn't see very well.
He thought she was beautiful The
peculiar affection of his eyes made
her appear SO to him. She really
wasn't beautiful at all, according to
other peoples sight-never had been
and never would be.
Now it happened that Obfogle went
over to Germany and was gone a long
time, as lovers usually are in ro-
mances, and then he came back in the
same romantic way On his way to
call on my sister when he got back
he met a friend of my sisters and
inquired if Sadie were as beautiful as
ever
He was told yes, that Sadie was
just as beautiful as ever-no more,
no less. Obfogle had acquired a pair
of owl spectacles of the ultramodern
type. He supposed that if Sadie had
looked lovely before her loneliness
would loom up twice as large through
the new and more powerful specs.
with a smile of anticipation he
came to the house. When Sadie en-
tered the parlor he took a good look
at her and was never seen again-just
as they say in story books.
"On the whole, specs are a bad
thing. I hope you and the girls will
not invest in them, even if they are
fashionable at present"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

The false witnesses MARK 14:55-59)
ala not help to formulate charges
against Jesus. These rulers did. how
ever make three accusations. duke
2o:2) (a) "Perverting the nation
turning it to error; OBJ 'forbidding to
give tribute to Caesar"-treason, (see
Matt 17:24-2D; and Co that he
maketh himself Christ. a king
e. e., his Messianic claims. PLATE
". 14) seems to have. dwelt upon the
nrst as only worthy of consideration.
!. Jesus and plate, wv. 1919. This
incident demands that we study care
fully all that the other gospel writer's
nave recorded. We have seen the &C.
cusatlon recorded by Luke. Matthew
and Luke tell us of Pilates question,
Art thou the king of the Jews?" and
or the answer Of Christ claiming that
ne was. Matthew records the silence
OF Jesus to the accusations of the
cnlef priests and to PLATE at that
time. Luke gives us the account of
Pilates perplexity, how Jesus was
sent to Herod and of Pilates second
report to the Jews. Matthew tells of
the offer Plate made to release Barab-
bas or Jesus and of the message from
Pilates wife.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

edge of the turkey.
But whatever dispute has arisen as to the name
Of the turkey the fact yet remains tnat the tur-
kew is Indigenous to America. Although scientists
believe it is possible that there was species,
the original of the present turkey, Indigenous TO
the West India islands, it is generally conceded
that all turkeys have descended in some way or
other from the three forms known today as the
North American, the Mexican and the HONDURAS,
the oceIlated varieties
The Mexican turkey is found wild throughout
the republic. 1t is short in shank, with feathers
its body of a metallic black shaded only slight
ly with bronze, while all its feathers are tipped
with white.
The Honduras turkey today is scattered all over
most of Central America and is extremely wild.
The bronze turkey, that variety which today
holds the place of honor in the North American
group of turkeys, is outdone by when it
comes to beauty size. Black. beautifully shad-
ed with a rich bronze, the breast plumage being
dark bronze Illuminated with a lustrous finish of
coppery gold, it's plumage gives full warrant for
the name by which this bird is known
The fu1Egrown, healthy bird is beautiful pic
ture OF bronze, black copper and gold, and some
times weighs 40 or more pounds Other varieties
known in the barnyard, and even recognized
among dealers having distinctive markings are
in reality only highly developed fowls with pre-
served peculiarities
In the United States there are six standard va.
rieties recognized and grown. These are the
bronze, Narragansett, buff, slate white and black
The chief differences in size and color of
plumage
The bronze and Narragansett are the largest
the buff and slate medium while the white and
black are the smallest Within late years how
ever, the white variety has reached such point
OF popularity that it has increased in size until
with some dealers it occupies third place.
Whatever the turkey may have missed through
failing to secure that place OF honor suggested for
1t by BENJAMIN Franklin-as the national bird
it has nevertheless found place in the regard
OF the American people which is held by no other
fowl
Time was when turkey. or as many as could
be carried, might be had for the asking Then
came the period when so cents would buy plurnp
young fowl Even SO short time as ten years
ago turkeys could be purchased for from 8 to 20
cents a pound, dressed
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

form "tukki," the pea
cock. AS the Jews in
South Europe were ac-
quainted with this fowl,
it is assumed that
they naturally applied
the word turkey wher-
ever it was introduced
in Spain.
Such a roundabout
explanation, say those
who know, is entirely
unnecessary. The bird
was called turkey be-
cause it was supposed
to come from Turkey,
where it was known as
an Egyptian hen.
In France the bird
was called "dindon," or
in the feminine "dinde,
as though it were the
fowl of d'Inde-from
India. The Mexican
name for the bird is
S.huajolote, which, sci
entists say, indicates
the old Aztec knowl-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
CAPITAL AND CAPITALIZATION

than excite amazement at their re-
munerativeness, the stockholders were
given extra shares of stock, so that
instead of paying ten per cent upon
$500 shares, five per cent might be
paid upon 5000 shares And there are
others which could not be made to
pay because not enough money had
been invested, and to induce fnan-
ciers to put their money into at pres
ent improbable businesses, preferred
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

ideal There is nothing to such no
tons Life is struggle, and gen.
orally hard one Good character is
Dult upon overcoming oneself, and
unless reforms begin from the inside
they do not last long. Boys are pun
ished not to give them pain, but to
give certain definite reactions between
the physical and moral parts of their
composition. The rod has been abused.
but 1t is now more neglected than
overworked. It is through sad expert
ence that we achieve moral worth
Exchange.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

The actual capital Of business
may be equal to. greater, or less than
its Capitalization. The capital of
company is the money actually invest
ed, good will, plant, and stock the
Capitalization is the total amount
upon which dividends have to be paid,
and includes not only common or pre-
ferred stocks, but also debentures or
bonds. There are companies which
paid such large returns that rather
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

stock which has the first claim upon
profits up to a certain specified sum
has been issued The ''watered," or
enlarged value stock, forms part of
the capitalization, though it repre-
sents no capital invested.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
Generous Little Soul

Mother-"Bohby, we're making up
box of broken toys to send to the poor
children. Go and bring me any you
have" Bobby returning with arm.
fuD-"I didn't have any broken ones,
mamma, SO I smashed these"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
How Ra BEGAN.

Il understand you began your life
as a newsboy," observed the friend
admiringly. NO." replied the mil
lionaire. "Some one has been fooling
you. I began life as an infant. New
York Times.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
Learning THROUGH SUFFERING.

The world is filed with men who are
trying to reform some one else, with
those who have some panacea or an
tidote for all ills and who think that
by legislation or other outward press
ure men and women may be made
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

The trial before An1as and Caiaphas
was hollow mockery. The Sanhedrin
was fierce in it's deDunciation and to
add disgrace and to impress PLATE
thai Jesus was dangerous, they led
him into his presence. PLATE soon
saw the emptiness of their charges.
anG as we have suggested, dismissed
all save that of 'perverting the ma
ton The Roman government keenly
watched for incipient rebellions. After
examination he declares, 'I find no
fault in this man. He did not how
ever, dare incur the hatred and VIC
lence Of a Jerusalem mob and SO he
temporizes. The fiercest light of crit
1c1sm declares Jesus to he impeccable,
yet men temporize. After the dis
graceful and degrading treatment
Jesus received before Herod, he again
stands before Plate, and this time he
is again declared to be innocent of the
charges preferred against him. This
is the turning point of this worlds
greatest tragedy. PLATE should have
let him go, and would have had he
not been a venal Judge. HE who hest
tates is lost" is amply exemplified in
this case. PLATE was in a worse case
and one where 1t became less easy
to do right, whatever his inclinations
(Acts 3:13) may have been, by not
acting resolutely at this point. 1t was
easy for this weak-willed man then to
yield to the determined wills of the
enemies of Jesus, v. "a r. V. PLATE
found no fault in Jesus, neither did
Herod tv. 15), yet PLATE compromis-
ingly says, nothing worthy Of DEATH"
hence the suggestion that he be chas-
tised and released. This is typical of the
temporizing, compromising, tickle poll
ticians. These words at once sug-
gested to the Jews a custom of hay
ing released unto them one whom they
chose at this period of the year, and
they cried out, Away with this man,
release unto lis Barabbas.' 1t was
thus that these, his accusers, repre-
senting the nation, denied the holy
and just, and desirable murderer"
Acts 3:14
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER ~.
JESUS AND PLATE.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 23:1S-25 See also
Matt. 27:1f-31
GOLDEN TEXT = PLATE saith unto
them, What then shall I do unto Jesus,
VINO Is called Christ?-Matt. 27:22 r. V
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

But a short distance from Richmond is a small
island inhabited by tribe of Indians the Pa
munkeys They are part Of the Powhatans and
under old colonial treaty they pay no taxes
and have their own government They must
however, send to the governor of Virginia each
year a gift of game or fowl; and very often this
gift takes the form of several large, plump tur
keys.
Many have been the explanations made to
how the bird popular at Thanksgiving
came to be called the turkey most of which, to
the scientist, are nothing but fanciful. One such
is the explanation that it from the East
Indian word .toka" which, in Hebrew takes the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
The Modern Mother

Mother-Willie, come here.
Willie-No, | won't.
Mother-Come, darling. Mother1f
give you an apple If you'll let her whip
you.-Boston Transcript.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

Quebec is building a dry dock large
enough to accommodate the largest
of ocean liners.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

A lot of trouble in this world is due
to love and lot more to friendship.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
INTERNATIONAL
SUNlAYSC1OOL
LESSON

tBy e. Q. SELLERS, Acting Director sun
DAY School Course. Moody Bible Insti-
tute, Chcago.)
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17
TIT IZZ70RET HZZ7YzE1

HI turkey is truly an American bird
1t existed on this continent with the
Indians before Columbus landed.
Only a few years ago among the
caves of Arizona the mummified re-
mains of turkey were found. Prac-
tically every cave once occupied by
the cliff dwellers of that region con-
tanned the bones or feathers of the
turkey, but this specimen is intact.
It's age is a matter of speculation
among the scientists of the National
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-11-17

II. Jesus and Barabhas, Wv. POPS.
Matthew adds to that awful cry, when
PLATE has washed his hands in token
of innocency, His blood be upon us"
Matt. 27:25). The other writer's
give US some suggestions as to who
Barabbas was, and makes this choice
more appalling by way of contrast.
Looking back it seems like a strange
choice, yet the same fatal mistake is
being made today. Young and old,
cultured and ignorant, are refusing the
Prince of Life" (Acts 3:15). and
choosing him who was a murderer.
from the beginning" John 8:44.
Thus these men were deceived, and
the natural man showed its enmity
against God, Jer. 1873; Rom. ST.. Pi-
late is not yet convinced but that he
can placate the mob apd save Jesus,
and puts a pertinent question to
them, What evil hath he done?" In
stead of calmly answering his query
they clamor the more loudly. Noise is
never argument. Still in this case
their voices prevailed" for PLATE de-
sired to content the multitude"
"Vox populi, yox Del is by no means
a truism. 1t is easy to drum up
mob who one day cry "FIosanna' and
the next cruelty him
III. The Teaching. This lesson is
intended to center itself about Plate.
In it we see the struggle between con-
science and personal ambition. Pr
late was impressed by the words of
Christ. He told the priests and the
multitude that he found no fault in
him. 1t appears that up to a certain
point he tried to save Christ, and GER
tainIy to the end he strove to avoid
the responsibility for his death. Sore
ly pressed he temporized and the
conversation recorded in John 49,: 1888
shows how profoundly interested he
was in this prisoner before him
Plate knew whom he was dealing
with as politician, but did not know
this "man of Galilee" He chose rath-
er to be Caesars friend" than to per-
form a righteous act according to the
dictates of his conscience. Pressed
by the clamor of those whom he de-
spised, he sacrificed his conscience
rather than incur their anger
Tradition tells us that soon after
this he did lose his position and pow
err was banished and ultimately died
a suicide.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-10-15
Special Notice

Teaspoons will NOT be mailed to subscribers unless pos
tage accompanies the order for same. The cost of mailing
one spoon is 3c-For two spoons it is &c.
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Of course that offer does not mean that extra votes
will be given on a $40 club of subscriptions if it is in
cluded in a club of $50. 1t is to your advantage to get
the largest club and get just as many of them as pos
sible. Only three more weeks remember, Your goal
is valued at $4,000. Do not waste your time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

FOR SALE-7-room, 2-story residence at Fountain Heights at big bargain, price reduced. $500 for quick cash deal: can carry $2000 at per cent Son It. see us Monday if you want real bargain in this location. w. G. Tyler & Co.,, 2107 3d ave-
 FOR SALE-6-room cottage. corner lot. Hyde Park. on car line sl60o; easy terms. L. c. Pettyjohn. 17O2 5th ave. S-room house, nicely furnished, fuh of good paying roomers: will give good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08
ONE CENT A WORD RATEs--0ne cent a word a day, no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 ticn. cash must accompany order
FOR SALE
FARM.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. J. M. Gibson takes your real estate troubles and gives you in exchange peace. income and plenty. If you wish to buy or sell. he offers you good service on commission; ask about my reputation.
 ]. M. GIBSON,
 409 Empire Bldg.
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WE OFFER 50,0O0-Business block, corner lot 8 good tenants. S31, ,00O-Well located brick store; rental $1S00. s17.5o0--50x14 40 garage. close to s. 2oth st.: rental S13S0. $15, 15,000-Handsome home just south of Highland ave; paved street, 8 baths. steam heat; great bar gain. 1S,500--10ox100, 2d ave-. corner. s12,500-Highland ave. home. less than block 20th st. ' 9,500-Elegant home east of goth st. near Phoenix club; 8 bedrooms and sleeping porch; hardwood floors, furnace. s,50O-An unusually attractive new home. Bakeview district: hard wood floors throughout. faces south. 1500-A 9-room, 2-story modern home, colonial front, corner lot facing south, E block car, South Highlands a decided bargain. 6,5O0-A thoroughly comfortable fur nace> heated home, 2-story, bed rooms, near entrance to Glen Iris; lot 50x170 MALONE E-McCONNELL CO,
 oOo1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

FOR SALE. s3s5o-On easy payments. s-room. 2-story, suitable for boarding house on corner. North Haven.
 
 s3150-5-room and reception hall on 11th ave. N, near 17th street.
 ss5O0--6 rooms, bath, on easy payments. near car line, North Haven.
 s6500-s rooms, hardwood floors, furnace heat, lot 60x190: car line. Norwood.
 s2350-On easy payments, 7-room cottage, with bath; car line, North Haven.
 s1o50--s50 cash and s15 per month. 4-room bungalow. near car line, East Woodlawn. $6000-7-room, 2-story, with ser want house: lot 60-foot front. ssOO-Beautiful lot on N. 17th street.
 s11, 1,0O0--9Ox1O0. near Sd ave. and 24rh st., bargain. s4oO-Corner lot. near car line. Powderly; will build house on lot or sell on very easy terms, like rent.
 INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE,
 co. OF ALA 4t4-15-16 American Trust Bldg HARRY LYONS, SALES ACT. FOR SALE-s rooms, brick veneer, tile roof on full size elevated lot in Norwood; best bargain offered today at s75O0; cannot be duplicated in the city of Birmingham at this price. w G. Tyler X Co,, 2107 2d ave
 SOUTH 10TH STREET
 CLOSE IN.
 70 by 150. we'll improved.
 A BARGAIN,
 s750o
 AVENUE . 60xl40, between 18th and 18th; s-story brick that cost 5000 to build. rents for s7So per year.
 PRICE. sTo0o.
 NAT COLLIER
 Or TALK WITH ALAN JEMISON, 10th Floor Jefferson Co. Bldg. Main ioo ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD YOUNG man desires room with board in private Jewish family. Q-1. care Age Herald. s-4-3t-wed-f fri SUI WANTED-April 1. by couple without or lft ftnh ette, unfurnished for light housekeeping: in walking distance to business district preferred; state price, location. Ad- dress ca, care Age-Herald, or phone Main 5547-W after church hour. WANTED-By single gentleman, fur nished room. preferably with two meals a day, in private home; no children; state location and terms; references ex- changed. Address Ga, care Age-Herald. apartment or part of house with refined couple on South. side for April l. give price and partic- ulars. Phone Main 635SW. TWO young men desire connecting rooms and two meals on Southside. in private Jewish family; very best references. Address E-2. care Age-Herald.
 Norton's
 'MINT-LAX' For Lazy Liver Takes the place of Calomel. Box a5c
 3-S-5t
 SCRAP IRON WANTE6 Scrap Iron. Brass. Lead. Copper. Wrtte us for highest market prices.
 WELLER q co,
 Birmingham. Ala
 1raD-sA-ss-ws>1
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FOR SALE-16 acres, near Maplehurst, on macadafn road; will cut into acre lots. n c. Pettyjohn. 17o2 5th ave.
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FOR SALE. Only block east of Five Points. 2-story. g rooms, strictly modem throughout on corner lot 75x159, large basement. good furnace. Price. sl0,500. Can arrange easy terms.
 BETHEA REAL ESTATE & INS. co. 2O27 3d Ave. Main 116.
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FOR SALE-BeautifuI, modern residence. 17th ave-. near 18th st.; bargain; see this
 before buying. Address Owner. 7O9h N
 18th st.
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FINE Virginia dairy farm, TOO acres, 12 miles from Washington City. at a bargain to quick buyer; easy terms. John A Nicol. Manassas, Va.
 FOR SALE-Small house and lot at Riley station, colored district; great bargain; pays 20 per cent on money. Address Owner, 709h N. 18th st.
 FOR SALE-The opening of the Finley shops at Acipco confirms our predic- ton that property in this locality is 9 safe investment and Is lower now than it will ever be again. We have 100 or more lots In this location that are sell ing at the old prices, but really expect substantial increase most any day. Prices range from s35o and up. Terms to suit. w. c. Tyler & Co.,. 2107 8d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-08

FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS
 BARGAIN This 7-room house on nice large lot, s5x22S feet, faces east and built for a home has gar age and stables on rear; this place Is worth $5000: you can buy for $4000 on terms.
 F. P. CRAY,
 with
 "The Live Wire" HAGGARD REALTY CO,
 Main 7794
 801 American Trust Bldg. FOR SALE-S1l of SEA F. g.. in Sec. II, Tp. 15. range 1 west, 79 acres, 5000: easy terms; swap for negro houses and lot in city. l.. G. Pettyjohn. 1702 9th ave FOR SALE-Nice elevated lot. 60x190, on s2d st.. Norwood price only $2650, and north of 12th ave. w. c. Tyler & Co. 2107 Sd ave.
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 tnisen Tor less than 2Er for first inser-
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kUn SALE

tOn SALE
 NORMENT's BARGAINS. lOl7 North 47th st.. rooms, sls50, SIP N. 10th st., rooms, 2-story s22OO. S26 N. 10th st., 5 rooms and bath, sll50 6So4 1st ave, Woodlawn, rooms and bath. so250.
 1S5 N. Edmonds st.. rooms and bath. s1150. 2509 -lsth ave, north, cottage, ss250 ell South 30th st., residence and store, S2z50.
 $500 Hillman ave, E. L.. modern, s2500. SSl1 Walker ave, E. L., modern. 5000. 250S and 2507 3Sth ave, N, each 5000. 252o 37th ave, north, each, s2250. 1850 Pike ave, Ensley, bargain. Very large house. 2227 18th street, Ensley, cottage. Si21 12th ave-. Norwood. Big bargain. 1925 and 1927 Crescent ave, near High land avenue. two beautiful homes at low prices. 500 North Poplar street, 507 Princeton avenue and other places in West End. $l0o to $500 cash. balance like rent. 1219 3d ave-, N, West End; 2-story, s32 50. Phone Main 269. Office. 2026 1st Ave.
 2-4-tf
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hATES-One cent .. word days nd. tnken Tor less than 25c for first inscr- ttNn fsaef order