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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
R MARION W THARLANDS \
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Parody on "The Raven"

&AOuy Oh lhC lt0VCn
 I should like to ask for copy of the parody on Poe's Raven,' which remem- Der seeing some 50 or 60 years ago, be- ginning like this: Lords and ladies of creation, to metrical
 oration, To an epical narration your attention I
 implore, Not a blood and thunder story, with a
 hero grim and gory, And a hifalutin glory, heavy, dull, in
 short a bore, But an old time tale of hair-breadth
 'scapes,
 And dangers happily OCT past, trust,
 for ever more.
 "The above will probably be sufficient to identify it. I sometimes not that you have requests for magazines in the Cor ner. We have lot of mechanical periodi- calls. which might be of Interest to some one. I e N" If the parody be in the possession of any reader of our Corner you are likely to get copy. The magazines are as sure to be called for and accepted gratefully. Hold them until we can supply your ad- dress to claimants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
MISS MARLER HOSTESS TO SEWING CLUB

Miss Mabel Marler delightfully."- enter tained the members of the Sister Susie g Sewing circle yesterday afternoon at her homei n Norwood. Bright colored dahlias and ferns made the rooms attractive where the congenial girls gathered to spend several happy hours with their fancy work and chatting. The afternoon was brought to close with tempting salad and ice course.
 Those present were: Miss Dorsey liar ris. Miss Julia Carney, Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Blanche Matthews, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Dorothy Allen. Miss Mabel Marler, Mrs. Allen Henry, Mrs. Lawson Gambill, Mrs. Bob Harris, Mrs Burdette Harris and Mrs. J. C.. Dorsey
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as hostess, and Mrs. Laura Brown Nor gan another love'r bride-e elect will share honors with Miss Lowry upon this occa- sion.
 Mrs. Overton Fulton will be hostess at an afternoon tea Thursday at her pretty new home on Caldwell Terrace to honor Miss Lowry and Mrs Alex Wade, the lat ter Will leave soon to make her future home in Richmond Va. Mrs. Fulton will include in this hospitality the members of Class No. and the Ladies' Aid society of the Highland Methodist church. The latter organization was formed by Miss Lowry.
 Mrs. R. D. Burger will be hostess at all
 informal luncheon next Tuesday for Miss Lowry.
 Mrs. Cashwer Bowling will entertain at forty-two party, complimenting this lovely bride-to-be Wednesday afternoon October 13 at her home in Norwood, and Mrs. w. c. Lloyd will entertain at bridge for Miss Lowry Thursday October IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
Did Not Knosv He
 Had Kidney Trouble

Until I applied for life insurance" writes Andrew O'Donnell. Birming- ham, Ala. T did not know that I had kidney trouble, but four phy- sicians who examined me for the com pany said had. and each turped me down on account of this insidious trouble. Later I was seriously dis abled and used Foley Kidney Pills. and used them persistently, until now one of the same physicians says I'm all right and he will o. K. my appli- cation. l have caused many of my friends to buy Foley Kidney Pilis.''
 Overworked kidneys may become infiamed and seriously diseased while the sufferer ignores the warnings. Backache, rheumatism, uric acid in the blood, discolored urine, stiff joints. sore muscles, pufiness under eyes-any and all of these conditions deserve instant attention. Foley Kid ney Pills help the kidneys to do their work, soothe and heal irritations and help throw out poisonous waste mat. ter from the system.
 Sold Everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
THE members of the B

"HE members of the Birmingham
 alumnae of Mary Baldwin semi
 A nary gathered at the Newspaper club yesterday in honor of the birth day of their alma mater. The table was lovely with snapdragons and the pink color tone was also used in the phce cards. Luncheon was served at o'clock.
 Those included in this charming cour- tesy were: Mrs. Orin Magill of Virginia, Mrs. Thomas McGruder, Mrs. Paul Earle, Mrs. Laura Alexander, Mrs. David Rob- erts, Jr., Mrs. J. F. Dedman, Mrs. Lan- ders Sevier. Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. A. C. Montgomery. Mrs. William Berney. Miss Agnes Terrell, Miss Amy Allen, Miss Dean billiard, Miss Kate Earle Terrell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
MRS. NEAL'S LUNCHEON FOR MRS. LAWTON

An interesting event in social circles yesterday was a luncheon with Mrs. George B. Neal hostess in Norwood complimentary to Mrs. J. B. Lawton.
 A beautiful basket or rose-colored dahlias graced the center of the exquis- itey appointed table, and the same color note and design appeared in the place cards, which bore the following names Mrs. J. B. Lawton, Mrs. c. A. Lloyd Mrs. w. S. Johnston. Mrs M. R. McNeill Mrs. J. T. Hury, Mrs. J. H. Goodapple ana Mrs. Neal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
By JANE SHELBY

nouncement of the engagement of Mist Mary Cobbs to MT. William Dunn of this city:
 Miss Cobbs is one of Montgomery s most charming girls and has a large cir cle of friends.
 MT Dunn is prominently identified with the business interests and social life of Birmingham, and is also popular in Mont gomery.
 Theirs will be the first November we'd ding. and will be solemnized at o'clock on the evening of Wednesday, November 3. at St Johns church."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
INTERESTING EVENTS
 OF TODAY IN SOCIETY

In honor of her guest Mrs. David T. Buell. of Mobile, and Mrs. w. M. Clemens, who is visiting Mrs. Victor Prowell. Mrs. Robert Simpson will entertain at a bridge luncheon today at her home.
 Mrs. c. c. Smiths bridge party this afternoon complimenting Mrs. ]. B. Law ton, will be an interesting happening of tocay Mrs. Thomas Joy will entertain the Southern Association of College Women at her home on Highland avenue this aft erroon and the meeting of the Birming- ham Writers club will take place at o'clock at the Newspaper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05

a stay with friends in Somerset, Ga.
 Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Reviere and chl- dren and Miss Julia Miller motored to St. Clair Springs Sunday.
 Miss Ora Shank has returned from a visit to Asheville, N. c.
 Miss Irene Hinman and Miss Alvira Hinman are at home after a stay at Fulton Springs.
 Class No. 12 of the M E.. church gave social Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. w. Donaldson in Pratt City. The hostess was assisted by Miss Annie Edwards and the hours were pleasantly whiled away with mu- sic and contests. A dainty refreshment course followed.
 Mrs. Will Stoves is convalescent after a recent illness.
 Mrs. R. E. Bromley has returned from a visit to Montgomery.
 Miss Annie Mae Howard Is resting well at her home following a serious injury.
 The Inglenook Forty-two club held a meeting Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Craig as hostess at her home. Quantities of goldenrod carried out a yellow and green color motif which also appeared in the scoreboards. the club game being played at three ta- DIGS. neht iuncneoh ioiioWeo the game.
 The Campfire Girls held their first meeting in their new clubrooms Sat- urday afternoon, and after an inter- esting business session a social hour and refreshments were enjoyed. Mrs J. O. Langston has returned from a visit to friends in Georgia.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Edwards and children will leave shortly to make their home in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Edgar Keith has returned from visit to MT. and Mrs. A. Gordon of Tullahoma, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The board of control of the Alabama Training School for Girls will hold meet ing this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the city hall.
 The Southern Association of College Women will hold its first meeting this art ernoon at o'clock with Mrs. Thomas Joy at 2S01 Highland avenue.
 The Hemphil,, School Improvement asso- citation will meet Thursday afternoon al 8 o'clock. All members and patrons of the school are urged to be present, as busi- ness of importance is to be transacted and election of officers will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
Her Canary Is Sick

Has any one in the Corner a book on the care of canaries? have a beautiful canary, and for two months he has been sick. Ills stomach swel,s up and he seems to get no better. It looks as if his bowels were all close under the skin, and 1t is transparent. like an egg in the light. Do you think he is ruptured? I suppose this Is strange request. but I am so worried! He is such a darling, and so tame! He does not seem to mind it, but fe must suffer. I hope some Cornerite can help me in this matter
 EVELYN J." We have had and answered other re- quests of like nature before this. Bird lovers will not think it strange" You will hear from some of them and prob cbly receive useful advice with regard to the pets malady and possible cure There must be manuals that deal with the sub ject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
A Few Practical Helps

Here are few practical helps for some house mother: Kerosene will cleanse the hands better than anything else after blacking the stove; then rinse sev- eral times in tepid. soapy water. Then rub in a little lemon and rosewater. Have two small bottles on the kitchen shelf. properly marked for this, and use it often. ''To Cleanse Feathers: Open one cor ner Of the ticking and pour boiling wa ter in, plenty of it. The feathers will get into pulp and be handled easily Take them out, and wash thoroughly in soap and water, using plenty of water to free them from the soap. Put them back into the washed cover and hang in the open air They will get perfect ly dry. if tossed about now and then, and be light and fluffy. Sew up the corner and all is done.
 TIME SAVER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
SOCIETY IN GREATER BIRMINGHAM

| MT. G. r. Dovell of Russellville spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs J. P. Dovell. in North Birmingham.
 Mrs. R. F. Douthit, wno has been seri- oEsly i'll. is reported much better | The Rev. and Mrs. D. l.. Bond have re- | turned to Hartsele after visit to friends here.
 MT. L. w. Watson of Atlanta is the guest of his sister. Mrs. Frank King | Mrs Charles Saunders and her two sons are visiting relatives in Tennessee.
 Miss Louise Suydam and Miss Preston Suydam of Warrior spent the weekend with relatives in North Birmingham
 Little Imogene King has returned from a stay with relatives in Atlanta.
 Complimenting Miss Madeline Keene, a bride of this week. Mrs. J. C. Dawson was l hostess at a lovely rock party Saturday afternoon in East Lake, when the home of this charming hostess was made at- tractive with many dahlias and ferns to develop a yellow and green color note Rock was played at three tables and fol- lowing the game dainty refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Beecher Byrd will be hostess to the Merry Needle club Thursday afternoon at her home.
 | Mrs. S. E. Belcher, Mrs. Chappell Cory and Mrs. R. H. Walker left yesterday for San Francisco to attend the U. D. c. convention.
 Mrs. John J. Berry was hostess at a merry juvenile party Saturday after noon in Woodlawn to celebrate the third birthday of her little daughter. Frances Mai Berry. Ferns and pink roses festooned the rooms where the tiny tots played games and the hos 1 tess was assisted by Miss Mildred Gay nor and Miss Joe Bulloch. Late in the afternoon ices and other light refresh ments were served.
 Miss Leslie Taylor and Miss Eliza beth Taylor have returned to Riverside after a visit to Miss Nell Hodges and Miss Mabel Hodges. | Mir R. c. Arthur is spending this week in Memphis Tenn. | Miss Martha Mynatt left yesterday for Knoxville after being a guest of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Abel. l Miss Mary Clarke is attending Con- verse college in Spartanburg, s. c. 1 Miss Victoria Mauchline Is visiting | relatives in Jonesboro. 1 Mrs. Annie Hedleston is at home after stay with relatives in Columbus, Miss.
 The B. Y. P. U. of the West End Baptist church will met Friday even | ing with Miss Eleanor Mathews. l A teachers meeting will be held at the Baptist church Friday evening at | 7:30 o'clock.
 Mrs Frank Morris is visiting friends | in New Orleans
 l Mrs. M. l. Priggott entertained in- | formally at her home in Wylam Sun day evening, including in this hos pitality a large number of young folks l The house was prettily decorated with ferns and flowers and the hours were i happily spent with musical selections. Later refreshments were enjoyed. l Mrs. Sam Calham has returned from a visit to Cullman.
 Mrs. w Y. Aldrich of Clarence. Miss is the guest of her mother. Mrs. l.. M Crane.
 Miss Lula Burton has returned from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
MRS. PROWELL TO
 COMPLIMENT CHEST

Mrs. Victor Prowell will be a charming hostess of Wednesday entertaining at luncheon at her home on Iroquois street to compliment her guest, Mrs. William
 M. Clemens of Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
ENTERTAINMENTS PLANNED
 FOR RRJnE- ECT

A delightful series of parties are being planned for Miss Annie Mcqueen Lowry
 one of the October brides. The first of these will be a luncheon at the Country club Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Estep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05

EVENTS OF INTEREST IN SMART CIRCLES

Mary Baldwin Amnae Luncheon cubn Neal Hostess Luncheon M Enerns Compliment Mrs Cemens-Othe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
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R E W A R D

For the return of suit hangers The Wh1 te Swan Laundry Benzol Dry C1eantnl Depar tment has out amongst it's many patrons 25 900 suit hangers and will pay 1c each In trade for them back. Phone Main 500, our auto will call
 WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS
 In oods rIeaseM Mention THEA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05

INTERESTING COMMENT ON DUNN-COBBS ENGAGEMENT
 The Sunday Montgomery Advertiser gives the following comment on the an-
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
THE GROWTH OF
WESTERN CANADA
Increase in Railway Mileage,
School Attendance and
Population.

Some idea of the extent OF railway
construction in Western Canada can
be derived from the fact that the rail-
way mileage in the Province of Al
berta has been doubled in three years.
The present mileage is 4,097. In all
Of the settled districts there is ample
railway privileges. The rates are gov
erned by Dominion Railway Commits
sion, and in the exercise of their pow
ers they not only control the rates,
giving fair equality to both railway
and shipper, but form court to hear
complaints Of any who may desire to
lodge the same.
In the matter of education no better
instance of the advancement that Is
taking place can be given than that
found in the information to hand that
attendance at the University Of AL
berta has increased 1000 per cent in
FIVE years, and is now thoroughly rep
resentative of all settled portions OF
the Province. The students in attend
ance are from sixty-one distinct dis
tricts.
Then as to the prosperity which fol-
lows residence in Western Canada, j.
e. Edward of Blackie, Alta, gives
splendid testimony. He writes, I'm
the spring of 1907 first came to this
locality from the State of Iowa, Cass
County, and located on quarter Sec
ton of land near Blackie. Since COM
ing here have been engaged in mixed
farming, which l have found to be
more profitable than where formerly
lived. On coming here my worldly
holdings were small besides having a
family to care for. l now own three
quarter sections, sixty head of cattle,
twenty head of horses and forty head
of hogs, without encumbrance.
During the seven years I have not
had a crop fail. My best crop of oats
averaged ninety bushels per acre, with
a general yield of thirty-five bushels
and upward. My best wheat crop aver
aged forty-three bushels per acre.
When l have had smaller yields per
acre l have found that it has been
due to improper cultivation. The win
tiers here, although at times the wealth
er is cold, find as a whole are very
agreeable. The summers are warm,
but not sultry. The summer nights
are cool and one is always assured Of
good nights rest. My health has
been much better, as I do not suffer
from catarrh since coming here. I
have no land for sale, and am not
wishing to make any change, but
would be pleased to answer any en-.
quiries concerning this locality.
vertisement.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
FREE FROM THOSE WORRIES
Troubles of Commuter Got Little
Sympathy From Fellow Passen-
ger on Train.

Some of my bulbs have rotted in
the ground. Ever have that happen
to your" asked the commuter of the
man who sat beside him in the train.
mo, can't say l have" replied
the other.
"And the bugs in my rosebushes
are a pest. Do you have any trouble
of that kind?"
mot a bug on single BUSH"
That's strange. Now, with my
lawn, l find that only about half the
grass looks healthy. The rest won't
grow no matter how much water it.
But suppose you know from expe-
rience what that is?"
Never had any grass trouble,
either"
Great Scott, mani" exclaimed the
commuter. How do you manage to
escape all these annoyances?"
very easily, sir. l live in a no.
tel"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Aviators' Safety Paracbutes.

The energies of practically all the
inventors of parachutes for airmen
have been directed towards the devel
opment of a device for the airman
alone, the aeroplane itself being al.
lowed to drop to earth unhindered
Parachutes for the whole aeroplane
have just been designed by a French
inventor. Two folded parachutes, con.
tanned in cone-shaped receptacles, are
attached to the wings as near the ends
as possible. By means of a simple
mechanism, operated by the movement
of a small hand lever, these para
chutes are pushed out of the contain
ers, after which they are claimed to
open freely, no matter in what man
ner the aeroplane may be falling. All
the airman has to do is to hang on to
the aeroplane.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Mhx she Ment to church.

A devout old lady had become very
deaf, and, as her church was some dis
lance from her home, decided to at
tend another one, which was nearer.
She spoke to the minister of the sec
ond church about it, and was cordially
rece ed and urged to come whenever
possible
"Ah, well" she said, "all churches
lead to heaven, and as l have grown
deaf and cannot hear any of the ser
mon / thought l would attend your
church"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Too Sour.

Professor Copeland Of Harvard, as
the story goes, reproved his students
for coming late to class.
This is a class in English compost.
tion," he remarked with sarcasm, mot
an afternoon tea"
At the next meeting one girl was
twenty minutes late. Professor Cope.
land waited until she had taken her
seat. Then he remarked bitingly:
How will you have your tea, Miss
Brown"
Without the lemon, please" Miss
Brown answered quite gently.-Chris
tian Register.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
The LIelnht Of AtrnoItv.

II see the Germans are using gas
instead of shot and SHE'LL" said Hark-
away. Gould anything be more afro
cious?"
"Oh, yes" said Dingleberry. at
would be more atrocious if after US
ing the gas they should fire a volley
of gas bills at their victims labeled
Please remit"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
HANDS LIKE VELVET
Kept So by Daily Use Of cutlcura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

On retiring soak hands in hot Cuti-
cura soapsuds, dry and rub the Oint-
ment into the hands some minutes.
Wear bandage or old gloves during
night. This is a zone night treat
ment for red, rough, chapped and
sore hands" It works wonders.
Sample each free by mail with 32-p.
Skin Book. Address Cuticura, Dept.
KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Just the Man.

There is an eastern potentate who
would be even better than Panama
expert toconduct this hy-killing cam.
paign."
who is that?"
1.-THE Akhoond Of Swat"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

such pains in m y
sides, and terrible
backache so that I
hardly stand.
/ took six bottles Of
Lydia Z. Pinkham's
v egeteble Com
pound, and now / can
do an y amount Of
work, sleep good, eat
good, and don't have
a bit Of trouble. I
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

What was the class doing today,
Ethel?"
Knitting socks for soldiers"
How many did you knit, dear?"
only one sock, mamma"
why didn't you knit pair, child?"
Because I was knitting for a one
legged soldier, mamma"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
ENnlalnah

Hubby came home from a club with
his white waistcoat badly spotted.
How careless you are" said his
wife.
Not at ALL" he replied. you see,
they didn't have any menu cards, and
knew you'd want to know what we
had to eat"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
The Usual Thinq.

Singleton--Does your wife listen
when you attempt to give her good
advice?
Wederly = Yes, she listens = but
that's all.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
On the Other Hand.

Nov, this new war play is a So
we're arraignment OF the man who
won't go to the front and fight for
his country"
II see. And no doubt the large
number of male actors in the case feel
that it isn't up to them"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build UD The System

TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
printed on every label. showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form The
builds up the system. SO cents. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL you
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak Watery
ms Kvn o mel,i eng no SEaRfupg-
BY man Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co. chicago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

When man sings a woman's praise
she doesn't care whether he can carry
the tune or not,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

The trouble is not so much that peo-
pie cheer nonsense as that they vote
for II.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10

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In many cases they are symptoms Of
some female arrangement or an inflam-
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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
The vlIIain nn.ulIlaIn.d

The Villain outvllIalned.
'T wouldn't trust him." she argued.
Neither would IT, assented the
other girl; he's as treacherous as
a fountain pen"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Awkward.

Awkward.
Noah beheld the food.
"And not a blessed place to INTERN"
he cried.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-06-10
Close Enouah.

Where would the average speed
king be without his mechanicianY'
"My first guess is under the car"