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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

K TOT long ago some people were M talking about a visit they had
 \ recently made to a little country town LID in north Alabama, and some one who had been born and reared there remarked that it was town that had been finished a hundred years" Ger tainly it rejoiced in an atmosphere of peace and they were comparing it to new town like Birmingham where the streeta constantly torn up and in the throes of repaving and big build inss are every day being constructed and for blocks around shacks and build- ing materials are stacked up and about it then.
 Of course this brought on lot of talk and it was agreed that while we were very much mussed up still we wee not rejected because some of these days that atmosphere of finished a hundred years ago. would descend upon Bir- mingham. but in the meantime we hope it wouldn't, because nobody wants to limit Birmingham's growth. Citizens accept our disheveled con QlllOu aS lHty dtOtpl IOISCCltdnlhS III the spring and fall, with Christian for titude.
 Every year we hear people moaning and grooming over streets chaotic and how they wish they'd stop tearing them up, but it all spells progress" and when that is realized nothing else counts.
 Yearly, taxpayers receive notification from the powers that be-" to the sf- feet that certain drains gas pipes and the like must be set in order before a certain date, since when the thorough fare Is made fair, comedy street wreck res must forever after hold their peace.
 Doesn't that sound Joyous?
 Therefore. we are hoping fervently for better things
 We are really and truly looking for ward to Birmingham that will one day be a finished product as regards streets and able to give its mind and heart to other municipal Improvements.
 Then. too when the clouds of smoke e Sprvipa xUb ba lad cI,i is o;,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

mol soap. These are not at all expensive With the resinol soap and warm water bathe the affected parts thoroughly, until they are free from crusts and the skin is softened Dry very gently, spread on thin layer of the resinol ointment, and cover with a light band age-if necessary to protect the cloth ing. This should be done twice a day usually the distressing itching and burning stop with the first treatment, and the skin soon becomes clear and healthy again. Sample free, Dept. 2S-R, Resino1, Baltimore. Md
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
H MARION gg I HARL.ANUS \
 HELPING HAND Ig,1a<gyysso,g Hx,ztxmd
Grammar for German Student

I am having great difficulty in find ing a grammar by which to teach a German student the English language. l should like some books rather easy. and equivalent to first year German grammar. which an English person could use in the study of German. Do you know of such an edition and can you furnish me with the name and ad- dress of the publishing company?
 CHARLOTTE L. L.
 Your query is passed down the line to our corps of able teachers with the request that names of textbooks suit able for your purpose be sent into the Corner. These will be duly forwarded to you by mail upon receipt of letters containing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

There will be a call meeting of the Treble Clef club this morning at 1o:30 o'clock at Cable hall. All members are urged to be present
 Members of the Ninteenth Century club are requested to call at the home of Mrs. John London for the new club calendar.
 The Writers club vii hold meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Bir- mingham Newspaper club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Why Called Fudge

Please tell me why my favorite candy should be called 'fuge? Is not the word indicative of contempt? Who named the sweetie? Fifty years ago it was never heard of. MARTHA F."
 Twenty-Five years ago the sweetie was unknown. I cannot tell how 1t got the misnomer. Fudge means mon sense,'' or a "botch' when applied to work. We all recollect MT. Burchell $ use of the expletive in 'Ths Vicar of Wakefied.'' And some of us are fla miliar with Lowells scathing line ap- piled to a critic-"Three-fifths of hin genius and two-fifths sheer fudge" Who knows why the Confectionery should be thus slandered?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
RANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. John s. Goldsmith expect to leave July 2s for Berryvile, Va, where they will visit relatives. They will make the trip in their touring car, accompanied by MT. Albert Seals.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles L. DeBardeleben of Selma spent Sunday here with friends en route to Chattar ga.
 Miss Margaret Jones of Greensboro has been popular visitor to Birmingham for the past few days en route to Blount Springs. to spend a part of the heated term.
 Mrs. J. Edward Russell has returned from Mobile, where she visited her daugh- ter, Mrs. Guyler Bergh.
 Mrs Guyler Bergh and her little son, Guyler Bergh, Jr., of Mobile, are guests of her mother, Mrs. J. Edward Russell, who has taken the Ernest Redd home for the summer.
 Mss Elizabeth Russell of Orlando, Fla. is visiting relatives,in Boyles.
 Mrs. Margaret Hunt-Ruf will have charge of the expression department in the South Highlands School for Girls next season. For several years Mrs. Hunt Ruff had charge of that department at the Margaret Allen school.
 Miss Virginia Adams has returned from visit to Atlanta. where she was delight fully entertained as the guest of Miss Elizabeth Buchanan.
 Miss Evelyn westmoreland is at home after pleasant stay with Miss Elizabeth Waring in Columbus Miss.
 |
 Miss Josephine Foster has returned from visit to relatives in Memphis, Tenn.
 |
 Miss Mary Cash of Memphis is the guest of Mrs Frank w. Smith at her home on Chestnut Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. John M. Cartwright and Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Wilkerson spent Sun day with MT. and Mrs. w. D. Smith at their summer home.
 
 Mrs M. A. Copeland is spending some time with relatives in Demopolis. Mrs. A. H. Benners is spending this week at Mentone
 Mir. and Mrs. George Castleman Estill and little daughter Alice Estill, will leave Thursday for Portland Me-, where they will make their future home.
 Mrs R. E. Collins and Miss Sara Col lins will leave Thursday for a stay at Wrghtsville Beach.
 Mrs Carl H. Seals left yesterday for Savannah, Ga, where she will take a steamer for New York, going from there to Bow Arrow. Vt, to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Richard H. Clarke and her sister, Mrs. H. G. Smith. Mrs. Seals will not return until late in the fall.
 Miss Elise G. Ball of Atlanta is spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs George c. Ball, at her home on South Eleventh avenue.
  rents, MT. and Mrs Thomson, in Mobile. Mrs. T. O. Crane of Sheffield is guest of her mother. Mrs. Margaret Fossett. MT. Nelson Proctor has gone to the west and will visit California and the exposi- ton.
 MT. Fred Bell is spending sometime with his aunt at Tucker Springs, Tenn. Mrs. S. H. Smith of Trussville is the guest of Mrs J. w. Mackey.
 Miss Helen Noble of Etowah, Tenn, is the guest of Miss Annie Stubinger in Inglenook.
 hosts at dinner Sunday at their home. The prettilv appointed table was centered with pinl. and white roses and dainty cards marked places for eight guests.
 Miss Katherine Self of Selfville is visit ing Mrs. Homer Nunnally.
 Miss Florence Bynum and Miss Gladys Bynum are visiting friends in Oneonta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

have rolled away we are going to clean this town up, beautify its parks aEd vacant lots and do it with such ven geance that "The Hague of immacu late pavements and little Dutch cleans CTS wil be put to shame. compared with We, Us and compahy".
 Those of us who are drilled in Biblical lore have been told that faith removes mountains, then, if so. why not-smoke?
 Birmingham citizens, especially housewives, are inspired with a mourn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Penny Dated 1857

My mother had a penny dated 1851. Is it worth anything as curious coin? Please answer In Fridays or Saturdays paper. M. H."
 Referred I am sorry could not oblige you as to the date of publication. In any case I must pass the question on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

worm, rashes and similar itching, burn ing skin troubles.
 At any reliable druggists.s get a jar of resinol ointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
MRS. EXUM TO BE
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Culpepper Exum will entertain a
 party of friends at luncheon at the Tut | wier Saturday in honor of Mrs. R. S. Cathcart, who Is visiting Mrs John Mil- ner Caldwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
MRS. MABEN TO
 COMPLIMENT VISITOR

Complmenting Mrs. R. s. Cathcart of Charleston. s. C., the guest of Mrs. John M. Caldwell, Mrs. J. c. Maben, Jr., will be hostess at luncheon Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA earsTosn s 1o OF THE r.no Letters, Science, Engineering, Education, Law, Medicine-A Standard Institution of Learning


  
    Expenses exceedingly moderate Next begins September M A, D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
CARRAWAY- EDWARDS
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mir and Mrs. John $. Edwards announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennie Frazier Edwards, to Dr. Alfred Hyle Car raway, the wedding to take place Au- gust 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
How to Heal
 Skin-Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this simple, but reliable and inexpensive, home treatment for people suffering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
MISS DORSEY TO GIVE DANCE

Miss Marie Dorsey will be hostess at a dance Thursday evening to compliment her guest Miss Elizabeth Shores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

service when the boiled shirt" is again in daily use. In summer 1t has a brief respite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

ME following chatter about Birming-
 ham people who are visiting in other : cities will be of interest to their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
BOXING NOTES

Jim Mcdonald and Ed Keller have
been signed by George Brown for one
Of the special bouts to be held at the
B. A. A., Dec. II.
Harry Pollok, manager Of champion
Freddie Welsh, wants the Denver pro-
moter to send him 500 before he goes
to Chicago to talk about a match be-
tween Welsh and Charlie White.
About the middle Of January the
B. A. A. plans to hold another big
amateur boxing tournament in Me-
chanic's Building.
Jack Dillon and Al Norton have
been signed for a bout in Memphis
Dec. 10.
The recognized New York State
Athletic Commission held a meeting
Monday at New York City and elected
Fred A. Wenck chairman and William
F. Mathewson Of Brooklyn secretary.
Sam Langford, the colored pugilist.
was arrested on fremont street, Rox-
bury. Monday evening by Patrolman
Arthur Bostwick. who had a warrant
charging him with assault and bat
terry. He gave his address as 1870
Dartmouth street, South End. The
warrant was issued on complaint of
his wife, Martha ]. Langford. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

waterville. Me-. Dec. 1.-(SpeciaD.-
An adjourned meeting of the Maine
Association was
held in the city council rooms at the
City building Wednesday morning.
The meeting had been held with the
Maine Association of Charities and
Corrections at Lewiston and then adj
journed to this city. Although the at
tendance was not large. considerable
business was considered and the off,
GERS elected for the ensuing year. The
first business of the meeting was a
vote to ask the Legislature to appro-
pirate the sum of $1,000 for each of the
years 1917 and 1918. The bylaws were
then amended so that Section 1 would
read; Any person may become a
member Of this association on pay
ment Of the sum of S. and a like sum
annually thereafter during the term OF
their membership" Previously the sun
was 81 but it was thought best to raise
the amount, the idea being that there
would be less members but that they
would be people who took deeper in.
terest in the matter.
The following matters of business
were taken up and discussed and al
were referred to the executive commit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
What Dyspeptics
Should Eat
A Physicians Advice.

indigestion and practically all forms
of stomach trouble, about nine times out
of ten. are due to hyperacidity; therefore
stomach sufferers should, whenever pos
sble, avoid eating food that is acid in its
nature, or which by chemical action in
the stomach develops acidty. Cnfortu-
nately, such a rule eliminates most foods
which are pleasant to the taste as we'll
as those which are rich in blood, flesh
and nerve building properties. This is
the reason why dyspeptics and stomach
and lacking in that vital energy which
can only come from we'll fed body. For
the benefit of those sufferers who have
been obliged to exclude from their diet
all starchy. sweet or fatty food, and are
trying to keep up a miserable existence
on gluten products. 1 would suggest that
you try a meal of any food or foods
which you like. in moderate amount TAX
ing Immediately afterwards teaspoon
full of bisurated magnesia in a little hot
or cold water. This will neutralize any
excess acid which may be present, or
which may be formed. and instead of the
usual feeling of uneasiness and fullness,
you will find that your food agrees with
you perfectly. 1 know of nothing better
than plain biSurated magnesia as a food
corrective and antacid 1t has no direct
action on the stomach; but by neutraliz-
ing the acidity Of the food contents. and
thus removing the source of the acid irri-
tation which intiameS the delicate stOm-
ach lining, it does more than could posi-
bly, be done by any drug or medicine that
acts upon the stomach lining rather than
the stomach contents. AS physician, I
necessary. but I must admit that l can
not see the sense of dosing. an infiamed
and irritated stomach with drugs instead
Of getting rid Of the acid-the cause of
all the trouble. Get little bisurated
magnesia from John Coughlin. or any
druggist, eat what you want at your next
meal, take some of the bisurated mag
nesia, as directed above. and see if I'm
not rieht''-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
No More Backache
/ No More Misery
New Remedy Dissolves Impurities That
Clog Kidneys and Bladder. Great
Success,

Your kidneys WANT to do their work
properly. 1t is not their fault If they
don't. An eminent authority has discov-
cred that backache, rheumatic pains and
other forms of kidney trouble come from
the formation Of small acid crystals that
cling to the fiitering membrane of the
kidneys like barnacles on the bottom of
an old ship. You can't strain water
through a clogged up sieve. The kidneys
cannot filter the impurities and waste
matter out of the blood if the membranes
are clogged with impure matter.
In cases of this kind a new treatment
that has already shown remarkable re-
suits in number of cases is being widely
used. 1t is called Solvax. Solvax is a
powerful dissolving agent that goes
straight to the CAUSE of the trouble. 1t
works its way into every fold and crevice
of the filtering membranes and dissolves
the clogging matter, passing 1t out OF the
kidneys in the urine.
When Solvax starts work on the kidney
walls a complete change is noticed almost
at once. Backaches disappear. The slug
gish blood starts pumping vigorously
through the system and the whole being
brightens up as if by magic. The kid
neys, freed of all clogging impurities cam
now go to work with vim.
If you suffer from any form of kidney
complaint, go at once to Bowdtch- Web
ster & Co or any other reliable druggist,
and get a new packet of Solvax and see
the difference. You are cheating your
self out of big slice of life If you don
use Solvax at once.-Adv. dec2-6-9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
Asthma Sufferers
MAKES BREATHING EASY.

In New England where Bronchitis.
Asthma and other diseases of the throat
and lungs are so prevalent some Won
derfully speedy recoveries have recently
been effected by the use of a treatment
known as Oxidaze, first introduced by
Or. Eugene Howard, a prominent Wor-
cester physician.
Oxidaze, which is a powerful, but high
ly concentrated combination of curative
agents, comes compressed in small
tablet which the patient dissolves in the
mouth One of these simple and pleas
ant tasting tablets put in the mouth Just
before. going. to bed clears out all the
choked up air passages, soothes the irri-
tated bronchial tubes and enables the
asthmatic sufferer to breathe easily and
naturally while lying down and to get
a comfortable nights sleep. Oxidaze
tablets are harmless, contain no danger
Gus habit-forming drugs and are not at
all expensive. Bowditch & Webster and
many other druggists sell them and
agree to refund money to any purchaser
who does not obtain successful results
from their use. This certainly makes
their test an easy matter to all who
suffer from Asthma or Bronchitis.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
Maine ANTI-TUbERCuL0
ASSOCIATION HOLDS MEETING
and ELECTION OF OFFICERS

tee with power to act. The publishing
Of a bulletin at frequent intervals; the
employment of field nurse; methods
Of raising funds for carrying on the
work: the observance Of public
health day; and law for the super
vision Of nurses.
The following officers were elected:
President, DR.. w. c. Peters, Bangor;
first vice president, H. L. Emery. Wa
terville; second vice president, DR.. J.
E. Wadsworth, Skowhegan; secretary
A. J. Torsleff. Bangor; treasurer, Wal
ter A. Danforth. Bangor; general board
for five years. F. j. WEIGH. Portland;
Mrs. H. A. Wing, Lewiston: Hon. &
c. Harvey, Fort Fairfield: Dr. E. E
Holt, Portland: DR.. ]. E. Wadsworth
Skowhegan: Hon. George e. Fogg
Portland: for two years to fln vacan'
cies, Miss Myrtle E. Taylor. Lewiston
w. A. Danforth, Bangor; for one veal
to fill vacancies. Col F. e. Boothby
Waterville; Carroll s. Douglass, Gull
ford: executive committee. the presi
dent, ex-officio, DR.. r. L. Hills, Ban
gor: Rev. Paul S. Phalen. Augusta
Henry Richards, Bangor; DR.. F. c
Thayer, Waterville; DR.. ]. E. Wards
worth, Skowhegan; and Mrs. H. A
Wing, Lewiston.
TIE meeting then adjourned to tn
call Of the executive committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
MANY SUBSCRIBERS
TAKING ADVANTAGE
JOURNAL FREE Offer
Picture Puzzle Pastime Outfit Given Free to All
Those Who Pay for Journal One Year in Ad-
vance

Regular subscribers of the Journal who have not already
done so should advantage Of the free offer in connection
with Picture Puzzle Pastme Paying for years sub
scrpton entities the subscriber to complete outfit
the Pastme absolutely free. Many have already accept
this offer and enjoying the game and of course
line the big cash prizes will be awarded at the concu
sion of the the contest has only just started is
not too begin Think this matter and consider
that the only requirement the paying of subscription for
year and then better rate is offered than
by paying Remember the outfit is free under the
above Offer For details regarding the Picture Puzzle
Pasme page2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
VASSALBORO
A Communication

That there may be no misunderstood
ing regarding the action taken at the
special town meeting held at the Vas
salboro town hall Nov. goth to decide
as to the desirability of maintaining
a town farm, rebuilding in place OF
those recently destroyed by fire. By
small majority it was decided to
maintain some town farm also by q
majority of five the selectmen then
there authorized to cut lumber on the
farms the coming winter and get plans
for buildings and submit them to the
next regular meeting in March. The
action of this special meeting was in
significant. Less than % per cent of
the voters were present. The number
voting for these Insignificant measures
was approximately II per cent Of the
voters. Whether or not this Il per
cent. were actuated by a public spirit
or otherwise I will not discuss here
If from a business standpoint we might
be led to question their good judgment
1t is a we'll understood fact that the
maintaining of public institutions of
this kind is always the most expensive
way Of providing for those who need
public assistance For this reason the
tendency in this State and other states
is to board the town charges in pri-
vate families, who are often glad Of a
little weekly income from this source.
Laying aside the fact that there has
been bill already drafted and now
in possession of the commission Of
charities and corrections for the es-
tablishing CT county aims houses
whereby the best Of care can be had
at the minimum cost. 1t is easy to see
that an institution operated in this way
would meet the needs in a much more
satisfactory manner to all.
1t seems to be the desire of a few
that the town rebuild on the old site
an up-to-date set of buildings to cost
ten or twelve thousand dollars. Will
the past records warrant such proceed
ings?
The last fiscal year of 1914-15 there
were supported and aided about 35 per-
sons outside of those on the farm at
a cost Of $1,000. averaging $50 for an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
An Easy Way To Get
Fat And Be Strong

The trouble with most thin folks
who wish to gain weight is that they
insist on drugging their stomach or
stuffing it with greasy foods; rubbing
on useless flesh creams" or following
some foolish physical culture stunt,
while the real cause of thinness goes
untouched. You cannot get fat until
your digestive tract assimilates the
food you eat.
There : a preparation known to re-
liable druggists almost everywhere
which seemingly embodies the missing
elements needed by the digestive or
gans to help them convert food into
rich, fat-laden blood. This modern
treatment is called Sargol and has
been termed the greatest of flesh
builders. Sargol aims through re-
generative, re-constructive powers to
coax the stomach and intestines to
literally soak up the fattening ele-
ments of your food and pass them
into the blood. where they are carried
TO the starved, broken-down cells and
tissues of your body. You can ready
picture what result this amazing
transformation should produce as with
increased weight fhe cheeks fill out.
hollows about neck, shoulders and bust
disappear and from 10 to 90 pounds of
solid, healthy flesh is added to the
body. Sargol is absolutely harmless,
inexpensive efficient. Bowditch &
Webster and other leading druggists
of this vicinity have 1t and will re-
fund your money if you are not salts
fled, as per the guarantee found in
every package.
NOTE: --Sargol is recommended
only as a flesh builder and while excel
lent results in cases of nervous indi-
gestion, etc. have been reported care
should be taken about using it unless
q gain of N,aight is desired -AdN