davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
hHonHandndsHoI
By Maron Hanand

much like that with which your aunt used to delight your palate as to console you for the loss of her way" of mak-
 ing it: put you may try it and report to the Corner. Somebody else may come nearer your ideal. l invite a competi- tive examination of recipes for soft mo- lasses gingerbread: Sft one teaspoon of baking powder and half as much salt twice with two cups of four. Stir to a cream half a cup of butter. as much sugar and the same quantity of molasses. Warm the mixture slightly and beat it light before adding a well whipped egg. half a. teaspoon of ground mace, and a tablespoon of ground ginger. Dissolve half teaspoon of baking soda in a tablespoon of hot water; stir this into half cup of sweet milk and lastly add the four folding it in with swift upward strokes. Beat all hard for a full minute and bake in two "ca rds' or in plate pans. Butter the pans well before the batter goes in. I have other formulas for mo- lasses gingerbread. but l shall await with pleased expectancy the arrival of favorite recipes from readers who know the prod uct of their ways to be superior to tha | have given-in fact the best eser''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

Probably the largest card party ever given in Birmingham was the triumphant entertainment yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler. given under the auspices of Gen. eral Sumter chapter, D. A. R. A glance al The big downstairs ballroom during the afternoon hours was enough to convince even the mast flckle follower Of the lat est forms of pleasure that dancing nor golf nor any of the other diversions III which Birmingham women engage mas by any means usurped the place or so- ciety's favorite card game. Ninety tables were arranged for the games, and each was surrounded by the complete group of four Never has bridge party been more beautifully managed, and this fact has received the enthusiastic comment beth of the regent of the hostess chapter, Mrs. R. H. Pearson, and of the eAper- enced devotees of the game who were present yesterday afternoon. So large a number of players might have been di- rected with difficulty, but for the fact that the tables had been arranged in sec tions and each section was in charge of some capable hostess and bridge player.
 A large number of prizes had been gen erously donated, and comprised useful and varied assortment of acceptable ar ticles These were presented at the con clusion of the game series at o'clock.
 The hostess committee appeared in cos tunes recalling the spirit of colonial days, some wearing the modern and decidedly picturesque toilettes of the day with pow dereds hair and patches and delicate fichus to give the final touch Mrs. L. M Tardy, general chairman for the card party, wore a light taffeta gown and hair Ia pompadour; Miss Katherine klrkman, in white frock and broad pink girdle, pom padoured white wig and chin strapsA or pearls was one of the pretty girls in the hostess coterie. Mrs. Emily Ford superb lv handsome in black with powdered hair, and Mrs Stoelker cleverly costumed to suggest revolutionary days were among the number who appeared unusually at tractive in period attire. Among the hand some women serving in various commit tees were Mrs. Arthur Adams, Mrs. A. O. Lane Mrs N. w Trimble, Mrs. John w. Patton, Miss Alma Burgamy, Mrs. Lee Bradley, Mrs. Jones G. Moore and other prominent members of the local organiza- ton of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Miss Gustrine Milner, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Annie Tardy and Miss Jean Marks were among the attrac- tive girls assisting to make the card party success.
 Observed among the hundreds of inter- esting women at the card party were: Mrs Alex Cecil, Mrs. E. r. Stovall, Mrs. Henry Badham. Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss, Mrs. William J. Young, Mrs John Futch of Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Thomas Ever ett Morris Mrs. c. s. Leeper Mrs. Will jam l. Grubh, Mrs Samuel Rand, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12


 going forth with a steadfast mind; and if, at the hospitable fire, thou learnest the secret of heart thou shalt keep it holy, as the north wind the trouble of the stars"
 Reading this finely idealistic injunction, and pausing to consider the sentiment, it seems as If it would be an inscription worthy of place in the heart of every guest entering a home.
 In times of war the danger most zeal ously guarded against is the presence of an enemy within the lines, and the enemy most feared, hated and despised is he who comes in the guise and garb of friend One circuit of camp or fortress by such an enemy and its strength or perchance Its pitable weakness of defense. is dis closed and should the lack of ammuni- ton, of water, of food or the feebleness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Iy MYRTLE MILns

Willard Wilson, Mrs. w. G. Oliver. Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. A. Carr Hopper of Texas, Mrs. William Worthington, Mrs. Miles Watkins. Mrs. Murphree, Miss Clara Lee Woodson, Miss Virginia Underwood. Miss Louise Glass, Mrs. George B. Me- Cormack, Mrs Loui Dent, Mrs. w. J. Montgomery and her guests, Mrs Clara Brown and Miss Marjorie Brown of Ohio; Mrs. Rivers Carter, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. E. l. Dunn, Mrs. J. l. Asbury, Mrs. B. l.. Wyman, Mrs. ]. J. Eaton, Mrs. w. N. Malone and her guest, Mrs. C. $. Sparks of Rome, Ga.; Mrs. s. l.. Ledbet- ter, Mrs. Harry Wheelock, Mrs Ed War ren, Mrs. John B. Danforth, Mrs. Gus Pope and Mrs. s. J. Cole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Alabamians and Education
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

10 tne Ed1tor of The Age Herald.
 Ir your paper for Monday morning there appears an article saving that in April we will begin a campaign look; Ing to the removal Of illiteracy amon- auuits m this state. Those of us who, Know Alabama and who have known her work along educational lines who keen up day by day with what she is doins. know that this campaign was begun long ago, and that here in Alabama many women are quietly working for the re. nioval of illiteracy from our state. Miss Olive Shelton is doing this in Shelby county. It is well known that her n.oon- light schools or night schools for grown people are doing much good in that county. She. herself was taught bv Alabama teachers and is a graduate of an Alabama college.
 Alabama's own daughters deserve credit for the sngle-handed battles they have fought and are fighting every day for the improvement of her people.
 think much of the confusion in gov ernment comes from sending off, to get somebody to come and give us beau- tiful lectures telling us what we ought to do. There are noble, capable people risht here in Alabama who know the needs of our state, know what should be done in the counties where they live but they receive no business recorni- tion, no encouragement in their work.
 Some give up their lives and their prop erty to forward the interests of our state. Some give up hope and quit trying-- some go to other places--but many, like our brave little women in Shelby county. arc still standing by their guns and fight ing for the advancement of Alabama. Let us give them credit for their hard work and for bravery. Very respectfully,
 MRS. J. A. HARRISON. Birmingham, HOS 18th St., N. Feb. 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Bills Are High

Will you give me some idea how to cut down my gas bills? They are like the storied pumpkin vine that grew and grew and grew, and I feel that l am growing old under the strain. We do not sit up late, and we give few entertainments that demand illumination. But gas and electric light bills mount steadily. Do you think there is fraudulent dealing downright cheating-on the part of the companies? have had the meters test ed again and again, and they are pro- nounced all right Can you suggest a solution? MRS. T. R. H."
 You will not take it amiss if I ask you how much consumption of gas and elec- tricity is done when the lighted rooms have no human occupants? An American visitor to an English country house told me once disdainfully that in her rooms were printed notices under the burners, requesting guests to turn off the lights upon leaving the room. Such meannessl' she declared. In America we would never stoop to ite That set me to think ing, and I have thought and observed much along the same line since. Is each member of your family unctilious in this respect? When you leave the living room for dinner, who turns off the lights in brackets and chandelier? How often do they blaze all the time you are at table? When your servants are out in the even ing, do you ever look into the kitchen to See if the lights are out, or glance into their vacant bedrooms? I dare affirm that, in eight out of 10 you will find at least one light going to have it con- venient% when they get in late The house mother who will have an eye to the useless consumption of gas, oil or electricity will be first amazed, then en- frightened and wiser bX the result The waste from such careessness is more common than we suspect. When you leave a room turn out the lights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Curried Stuffed Peppers

You have given us lately recipes for stuffed peppers on the half shell and formulas for making curries Of various kinds. Ever since the prices of meat have been soaring out of reach I have been composing luncheon dishes without meat. This is one which we like for curried stuffed peppers: Cut off the tops of six green peppers and remove the ribs and seeds Fill with the following mixture: Two ounces of cracker crumbs, two of grated cocoanut three of grated cheese. one level tablespoon of curry powder. two finely chopped apples, an ounce of butter, salt and pepper to taste. Steam until tender. Tomatoes may be stuffed with this mixture and baked rather than steamed. The filling will be improved by making it the day before and allowing it to stand overnight. You may make dinner dish of this by substituting chopped ham for the cheese. We serve it with boiled rice and pass chilled bananas with it. This last dainty touch We learned from the Corner
 MRS. JOHN
 The only alteration I should make in your composition is to scald the seeded peppers and let them get cold before filling them. The parboiling lessens the purgency which is offensive to some pal ates. I am pleased that you approve of the accompaniment of chilled bananas to- the curry. I learned that dainty touch from a dear friend who was born and brought up in India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

to be employed in relieving and curing tue sick and afflicted, neither am I so hidebound, hollow-hearted, and hypocriti- ca. as to deny to any man the right to elect and select a physician of the class he prefers for his own treatment, and it is not mine or any other mans right to forestall the privileges of other men n such an important matter.
 No, indeed. even if membership of the American Medical association have the legal power to prescribe and to persecute all other practitioners as osteopaths, homeopaths, eclectics, Christian Scen- tists etc., it is cowardly, selfish mean and hypocritieal to do so, and it is un- American, illiberal. tyrannical and des- potic whenever such prescription is inn posed and fostered. no matter by whom such injustice is taught or practiced.
 In every church of every creed there is doubtless some good and in every school of practice of healing there Is some merit}
 But | do not believe that in any one re- ligious creed or in any one school of healing is concentered all that is best and good.
 At any rate I am willing to leave the ma tter to the good sense of patrons in the exercise of their choice in the selec- tion of preacher. priest or practitioner. And I would gladly hail the repeal and revocation of every law in our code that now stands in contravention of such rights and privileges of the people in general and of the practitioners of every class of doctors.
 In conclusion, Mir. Editor, I trust that you will look upon and regard these sen timents of mine as I regarded with favor your recent editorial in behalf of the rights of thousands of our people to have the privilege of attending the moving pie lures on Sunday.
 Your editorial was good seed sown in good ground, and doubtless will yet ger minate, grow and in good time develop some good fruit in the matters of tolera- tion and personal liberty which is dearer to me than all religion or rigorous laws founded not in 'equal rights for all and special privileges to none.''
 O. T. DOZIER.
 Rirmingha EehruarX 10 141n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

1 have securities for the same amount. why should they not pay taxes On 6O per cent of this amount, or $11, 509 900? This would add to the tax they now pay S15,000. If they paid this just tax they would then have cause for claiming
 that they had done their part a.ong that line and have reason to complain
 about what they consider unjust com petition. This granting that many oth- CT unjust courses which said company
 force upon the people, viz Deliberate ly refuse to allow proper heating of
 ears; crowded cars unjust and exorbi- tant gas and electric light rates etc.
 are insignificant, but they are far from Icing SO.
 Right here allow me to call the at tention of the public to the fact that | the city of Birmingham is running | eehind at the rate of 5000 per day and | this one item of discrepancy in taxa ton on the part of the Birmingham
 Railway, Light and Power company would pay over 20 per cent of this | deficit each year.
 The day of the street car Is limited j, It is rapidly becoming an antique and IS soon to be supplanted by more mod ern methods of travel. presumably the | automobile, in some of it's future i'm | provements. The very best service rem dered by the street car is not eouaI e, Q
 which the "jitney bus" is the begin ming.
 l believe I voice the sentiments of the majority of the citizens of Bir- mlngham when I say that I am op- 1 rosed to any ordinance which might De passed by the city commission that Will restrain any movement that smacks of progress
 The Birmingham Railway, Light ana fower company is a foreign corpora | tion; the so-called "jitney busses' are
 home owned. home operated and should be home- protected. Some regulation in I regard to the responsibilities of tho chauHeur should be instituted. out if
 should not be prohibitive either for the chauffeur or the bus.
 A good solution of the problem which 1 might be mentioned would be the own Ing Jitney busses" by the city. with 1 transfer accommodations This would 1 help greatly toward meeting the ,itv,s 1 financial demands. Such an undertals | ing would go far toward decreasing 1 city taxes instead of asking the peopIe to raise them. which they will no: do. ours DR. c. P. COPELAED | Birmingham, February 10, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
MRS. W. T. SIMMONS
 ENTERTAINS CARD CLIJR

The Norwood Social club held a de- lightful meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. w. T. Simmons. The Valen- tine season was suggested in tha choice of score cards and decorative details. A hand painted plate was the game trophy.
 Those who participated in the games were:
 Mrs. John Wood, Mrs Eli Pigman Mrs J. A. Shook, Mrs. E. B. Penning ton, Mrs. Gordon Moughan. Mrs. Will liam Moughan Mrs. Sam Nance, Mrs William Lassiter. Mrs. Newton Falsely Mrs. Philip Alexander Mrs. Gregory Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
MRS. M'MAHON'S LUNCHEON
 FOR VISITING MATRONS

Mrs. c. M. McMahon gave a lunch con yesterday at her home on Twelfth avenue in compliment to Mrs. L. C. Woodliff of Gadsden and Mrs. $. P. Marsh of Augusta, Ga The details of the congenial little party were beau tifully effected and the six courses of a delicious luncheon were enjoyed by Mrs. Woodliff Mrs. Marsh, Miss Elizabeth Marsh. Mrs. R. NJ. Russell Mrs. Newton, Mrs. oscar Relnhardt and the hostess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
FRIDAY NIGHT FIVE
 HUNDRED WITH MRS. WOOD

The Friday Night Five Hundred club will hold this weeks meeting with Mrs John Wood of Norwood
 Mrs. Hugh Ellis entertained the Nor wood Forty-two club yesterday after noon. The members, 12 in number Were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mrs. John Armistead will be hostess this afternoon to the Amaranth club at the home of Mrs. w. J. Adams on Twelfth street d
 Mrs. J. II. r. DeWindt will entertain the Quest club this afternoon at her residence, 3S25 Cliff Toad.
 Mrs. Sterling FostAr will entertain the Cadmean circle this afternoon.
 The Alumni association of Temple Emanu- El will hold an important meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Cord of Th.pk.

We hereby express our heartfelt thanks to all our friends for their kind sympathies and help in our recent be- reavement. Especially do we thank the Rev. Bro. Bryan, the Order of Red Men and the Bartenders' Local 24s for their loyal help and sympathy
 MRS. w. F. ROBINSON AND FAMILY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

ing this evening after service. A full attendance is desired Mrs. c. C. Snider will be hostess to the Clionian club
 Mrs. W. c. Link, 2230 Twelfth ave-
 nue. north, will be hostess to the Edge wood club. The ladies of the Christian church will give valentine social this evening It the honle of Mrs. w. H. Davis. A mu- slcaf and literary programme will be presented. and contests have been arr ranged for children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

There Is scarcely anybody who writes things that somehow just get |next to me like sir Gilbert Parker.
 In a ..foreword" to his book of poems. entitled 'Embers'' there is 8 little senti- ment that is suggestive of thought and which bears close inspection. Here it is:
 When thou comest to she sare tent of the good comrade, abide there ill thy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
DCLE5nArnrx:S1 IPHlLCS

Ole Miss, dar's no Devo- tion lak CT HUSBANDS provided he's far ernuff out uv his Wife's Sight, ter be perfectly Unrestrained an' Natural. Yassum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
MIR. AND MRS. HEATH
 GIVE INFORMAL BRIDGE

MT. and Mrs. A. $. Leath will en certain a few friends informally a bridge Saturday evening at their home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Through sleeper to Richno.s

The Birmingham Special leaving Bir- mingham goo a. m. daily. handles a through sleeper to Richmond, arriving there 500 a. m.. eastern time. Southern Railway is the route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12
Soft Molasses Gingerbread

Tt has been several years since I came to you When I was a girl 40 years ago, my aunt used to make a delicious soft gingerbread. I've tried every recipe l saw, but can't get it like hers. Can you give me good, old-fa shioned recipe, not all molasses. and with one egg?
 MRS. E. IT, 1 cannot be sure that this recipe is so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-12

Brilliant Party of Daughters of American Revolution

Benefit Bdgeother
 Mauons-Announcemns Forthcoming
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
Had Tuberculosis
Now Insured

When you know a man has been af-
fiicted. with Consumption, and later
obtained insurance it means that he
has recovered his health, as in this
case:
Az Sterling Place, Brooklyn, n. Y.
"Gentlemen:-I was troubled with
night sWeats, severe cough and was
very weak; having, in fact, absolutely
no ambition whatever. ] cOnsuIted "a
physician, who told me my lungs were
affected. Not satisfied, l went TO an
other doctor, who said that was I'm
the hrst stages of Consumption. At
this point started to take Eckmau's
Alternative. The night sweats stopped
almost Immediately. my cough became
lOOser and gradually disappeared, nv
weight II now 112 pounds, and my
physician has pronounced me perfectly
rOund-which, together with the fact
that ! have Just becn accented by tNo
different insurance companies for in
surapce. makes me sure of my entire
recovery" (AbbreviatedD
(AffdaviD w. T., GEE.
Eckman's Alternative is most effiCa-
Cious in bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections and up-
building the system. Contains no
harmful or bit-forming drugs. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Small size. 81:
regular size, S. Sold by leading
druggists. Write for booklet of re-
coveries
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
sold by O'nOnnclI's Drug stores,
Washington, ID. C.-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
MOTORISTS EAGER
FOR CAPITAL CLUB
A. A. A. Stands Ready to Back
the Organization Movement,
Says William UIIman.

The suggestion recently made by Will
liam Ullman. of the American Automo-
bile Association, for the organization of
Washington Motor Club, is being re-
ceived with enthusiasm by local auto
mobile owners. according to an an
nouncement made by Mr.. Ullman to-
day
Washington motorists can have an
automobile club that in point Of render
ing practical help and achieving de-
sired improved motoring conditions in
the District of Columbia. would be the
equal of any motor club in the world,
II only a few of them follow the lead
Of "a number Of local motorists who
called at A. A. A. headquarters during
the past week and indicated their pleas
ure in the matter" said Mr.. Ullman.
With the national headquarters Of the
A. A. A. In washington, a club In this
city affiliated with that body would
have immediate access to more touring
any other motoring organization in the
country, 1t Is stated. The business of
sign-posting the highways leading into
and out Of the District. and improving
roads leading to points OF interest would
be quickly accomplished under such an
arrangement.
knowing this, and anxious to i'm
prove local conditions for local motor
iStS, as well as TOT tne Denent OF Vlslt-
ing automobilists. who long ago had their
highways marked for the benefit of
the stranger. many prominent motor
lists called upon Mr.. Ullman during the
past week to ascertain the possibilities
Of launching District branch Of the
A. A. A. or these, all that called were
enthusiastic over the idea and gignified
their willingness to assist In every pos
sible way the formation of such a
club.
Mr.. Ullman stated that the A. A. A.
stands ready to back such a venture.
and that many Of the desired improve
ments in the Districts motoring condi-
tons could be quickly accomplished, II
a representative number Of Washing
ton autoists will come forward and
agree to take out memberships in an
A. A. A. District of Columbia club
The Washington times., 1915-03-20
TIRE MEMS FAIRNESS
ATTRACTS ATTENTION
Aggressive Methods Used in
Taking the Public Into Their
Confidence.

Several manufacturers of tires are
winning a lot of favorable attention by
their aggressive methods in taking the
public into their confidence and doing
their level best to give the tire user
every benefit OF low priced raw material
and cheaper factory cost. Among these
is the B. F. Goodrich Company, whose
advertising director. f. c. Tibbitt, gives
out the following interview:
Hundreds Of dealers who had been
dividing their business have notified us
that they will from this time sell Good
rich 'Fair-Listed' Tires exclusively.
This movement is assuming the mag
nitude of tidal wave.
1T is a wonderful testimonial of the
fairness and good Judgment OF the B.
F. Goodrich Company in adopting this
plan. based on sound business principles
Tire standards have from the first
been set by Goodrich products.
The great newspapers, their automo-
bile editors and the automobile trade
journals as we'll as tire dealers and car
owners have helped us carry this COM
paign to a successful issue"