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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-06

The conference between representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of Mont gomery and Mobile and the federal land of Commerce at luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday afternoon did not result in an indorsement of one of the three cities by the other two as the logical location for a federal land bank, according to an announcement made by Chairman Os- car Wells, after the meeting. It did result, however in the creation of a sen- timent in favor of presenting the claims by each city in such a manner as to im- press the federal farm loan board with the sincerity of each in desiring the bank to come to Alabama, and that while each conceded the other the right to make ap- plication, 1t was not to be construed that there was any desire for the bank to go out of the state.
 Chairman Wells said the representa- tives of Montgomery were not willing to concede that Birmingham's claims were superior to those of the Capital City and the delegation from Mobile felt the same way about it, although there seemed to be a possibility that Mobile would indorse either Montgomery or Bir- mingham, provided the two latter cities would get together and reach an agree ment.
 Newspaper men were barred from the luncheon, and the discussion was very frank and open on the part of all con- cerned. MT. Wells said 1t was unfortu- nate that an agreement could not have been reached, but that he conceded the r.ip nf 10 ant tiVq If tha other citis to continue their efforts to secure the bank. "
 BIRMINGHAM'S ADVANTAGES
 Birmingham will proceed with it's ef- forts to get the federal land bank To- cated here" said MT. Wells last night. We feel that we have all the advantages that could possibly be brought forward by Montgomery or Mobile, even though the former city is situated in an agricul- tural district, and is surrounded by farm ing lands. We feel that when 1t comes to serving district made up of various states as units, such as the federal land bank will be called upon to serve, the matter of having the bank located in the midst of agricultural lands will not be a deciding factor. by any means.
 We think we have trunk lines reach ing more connecting points in any given district of which Alabama would be a part than has any other city in the state. We feel that we have some superior ad- vantages in that respect to Montgomery and consideramble advantage over Mo- bile. We now are largely the centre of many agricultural activities in the state. which proves that we are not out of touch with agricultural development in Alabama. As an evidence of this fact, we are the natural headquarters of the Farmers union. We are splendidly To- cated as common point between the in tensely cultivated sections of north and south Alabama. We have published in our vicinity the only farming periodical in Alabama, so far as know. in the Pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-06

cane warning il a. m., Mobile to Bay St. Louis. Storm apparently approaching east Louisiana coast and increasing. Strong northeast gales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-06

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
FIRST WOMAN DOCTOR

The first woman in history to re- ceive a medical diploma was Dr. EIiz- abeth Blackwell, who was born in Bristol, Eng, ninety-five years ago today, Feb. B., 1921. She was 10 years old when her father removed to America, settling first in New York and afterward in Cincinnati. He died in the latter city in 1897, after having failed in business, and left his widow and nine children almost destitute. Elizabeth at IT, opened a school to help support the family. Desirous suggested medicine. At first she viewed that profession with repug- nance, but after mature consideration she decided to follow the advice, unde- tered by the fact that no woman had ever been granted a medical diploma. Prominent physicians she consulted discouraged her-or, rather. tried to but she persevered. After spending some time as a governess in Ash eville, N. C., and as a music teacher in Char 1eston, s. C., she had sufficient money to begin her medical studies under the direction of two Phi1adelphia physi- clans. She was refused admission by the medical schools of Philadel- phia, New York and Boston. She was finally admitted to a, medical school in Geneva, N. Y., after an unanimous vote in her favor by the gallant students, and in 1849 she grad uated and received the degree of M
 D. She did postgraduate work in Philadelphia, Paris and London, and then commenced a successful career
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
THE LURE OF sLEIGHING.

Addie C. writes: "I am young lady of 20, and of a lively disposition, that is, greatly enjoy all winter sports-skating, sleighing, dancing seeing the drol1 side of everything rather than the sober side. I have many friends of both sexes. Recently a young gentleman of very distin- guished appearance came to town, taking up his residence at the hotel. Seeing me, he asked for an introduce ton and. secured it. He is desirous of hiring a horse and sleigh to take me out sleighriding, preferring evening to the afternoon, at which time most of the people around here go. He said he could not enjoy afternoon sleigh ing He is very jolly. the best of company. He says his folks are rich and supply him with whatever money he wants, so he does not have to en- gage in business. heard that he has tried to firt with others. Shall I ac- cept or refuse?"
 As you or your parents or close friends do not know very much about this aIlur1ng stranger who possesses cash, but disdains toll for it, I think it would be we'll to find out more about him ere accepting an invitation that will take you out at night and alone with him. The girl who is careful in such matters rarely comes toN grief She who, throws prudence to the winds risks and may rue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
DIR. SIDNEY GULICK
 TO SPEAK SUNDAY

Bridgeport will have distinguish ed visitor next Sunday in Dr. Sidney L. Gulick of Japan, who will speak Sunday evening at the Peoples church, Laurel and Park avenues.
 Dr. Gulick comes from a famous missionary family. His grandfather was the renowned missionary to the Hawaiians, who was also the first man to make their grammar.
 He is the author of many books on the Japanese problem, such as the ''E1volution of the Japanese '"The White Peril in the Far East are best known. His latest book The Amer ican Japanese Problem" is very much in demand.
 pr. GuIick was educated in this country, France, Germany and Spain. Until recently he was Professor in Doshisha University, Kyoto, and is lecturer in the Imperial University
 While he is in the city he will be entertained at the home of Mrs. B. P. Bulard, ST., Fairfield Ave, by Miss Alice Bullard, Miss Margaret Weed and friends.
 Sunday morning pr. Gulick will speak at the Fairfield Congregational church, and will be the guest of Dr. F. &. Child while in Fairfield.
 Monday morning he will speak at a special meeting of the Ministers as- sooiation. Dr.y Gulick's subjects will be announced later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
TODAY'S POEM
BE KIND TO CRITTERS.

About the helplessest thing that there At least the helpIessest I ever sec Is a wobbly calf that's too young to
 be led, An purty much runnin' to legs an to
 head. They're nightly like people-the
 weak of to-day Are the strong of tomorrow, phi1oso-
 phers say, Like calves are; to-day they are wob-
 blin about, Tomorrow they'll get their growth.
 an'-1ook out!
 I've had one, with grievances fam
 cied or rail, Jist put down his head an then hist
 up his tail, And then any telegrams te1egraft me Would reach me the quickest by c1imbin' a treel The moral of this is for me an for
 you, To be kind to critters. four-1egged an For if they be weak, their growth
 will soon come, An then you look out or they'll tree
 you, by gum
 John D. Wells, in Buffalo News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
PRESIDENT MARLIN
 OF BOSTON TO TALK
 SUNDAY AT Y. w. c, A.

President L. R. Merlin of Boston University, will be the speaker at the vesper services on Sunday, Feb. 6, at o'clock, at the Y. W. c. A., on Broad street. It will be President Merlin's s first visit to this city and his talk is being looked forward to with interest by many. The educational depart ment, of which Miss Grace Dalryrnple Clarke is head. has made all arrange ments for the service.
 The SIS girls studying in the night classes at the association will be we'll represented. Girls from the gymnaI- sfun1 class will off1ciate ushers; some from the trained attendants. dressm alxfng and millinery classes wi:: assist the educational committee dur ing the social tea hour; members of the elocution class will read scripture selections. The music of the after noon will be furnished by the U. M. C. Glee club, and the refreshments will be prepared by those in the cook ing class
 Mrs. H. R. Philbrick, chairman or the educational committee. will pre- side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
eooRK', LEGS

One of the sad and grisly results of the war has been to cause a tre- mendous boom in the cork leg in dustry in America All of the factor ies engaged in the manufacture of ar tificial limbs are overrun with orders, and the demand is constantly increas- ing. It will probably be several years before all the victims of the European conflict can Joe provided with make shift limbs td take the place of those shot away by shells or amputated by the surgeons knife. The con- tracts of the American manufacturers with the British and French govern ments run up into the millions of dol lars, one concern alone having a S15,- 000, 900 contract Cork legs are so called because they were invented and first manufactured in Cork, and not because cork enters into any part of their mapufacture. Basswood and willow are the most suitable mater iaIs for artificial limbs. The lu1n- Der has to be carefully chosen. In ordinary times the block of wood from which tne leg is to be carved is per
 nitted to season for three years, but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
LAST YEARS BEAU.

What if on her cheek the rose loses its hue?
 Her ease and good humor bloom all the year through.
 Time still as he flies adds increase to her truth
 And adds to her mind what it steals from her youth.
 There should be no last years beaux. But if there are any leftovers they should not be allowed to remain on hand too long.
 | Beaux are not like wine-said to i'm prove with age. On the contrary, they are apt to spoil as good material for Inatrimony. Women who do not wish with no further prospects ahead, should bring their recreant beaux to time, as it were That is, find out if their intentions are serious or not.
 Evading the .conversation which leads to an engagement. a woman of that she has as good as no prospects ahead. It behooves her, if she would not daily in loves path, to be off with the old love and stand ready to accept the new. One of the resolutions the woman of the irresolute beau should make is not to fritter away useIessly her golden youth time, a path she treads but once and from which there is no returning.
 With the beginning of the new year, be should manfu11y conclude to let her know that they are both wasting time while she is wasting hope. If they daily, it will only be prolonging the situation.
 But before making parting final issue a man should search his heart thoroughly to be sure that he makes no error in such a decision.
 He should take this into considera- ton: He has been going week in and week out, month in and month out, through summers, heat and winters Istorms, to enjoy the society of this young woman. Would he have had interest enough to do this if this girl had not held more subtle attraction for him than all others? There have been tender moments between them Eher hand and he uttered, unchecked, the fervent words that rushed to his lips. He has allowed her to build fairy air castles in which he dweIt as her hero. At time has he impressed upon her that she must not fall in love with him or have the sweet dream of some day becoming his bride.
 He should set about rekindHng the flame in the new year, and ask her be- fore it's first moon has waxed and Waned to name the wedding day
 No man can be too sure of last years sweetheart He should know that he is not the only man in the world. and that a girl is apt to come across a new beau when least expect ed. The tardy beau of last year should look to his laurels. Better late than never. t'In delay. we waste our lights in vain, like lamps by day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
TRUMBUL.L

Pupils perfect in attendance during January in room No. 2 of the White Plains school were Katherine Bur ton, Freda Peterson, Carleton Shep- herd, Maud Swanson and Maude Ward.
 Merrill Shepherd, Helen Plumb and Charles Scott, IT,, have been out of school because of illness.
 Mrs. Austin Nichols of White Plains is suffering relapse from the grip.
 Frank Hanggi of Daniels Farms is working for Contractor Chat1os of Bridgeport
 The infant daughter of MT and Mrs. Edward Smith of Daniels Farms is at the Bridgeport hospital
 George French is confined to his home with the grip.
 At the next regular meeting of TrumbuH grange, Feb 11th there will be an exchange of Valentines.
 Mrs. Arthur Howard of Bridgeport has recently been the guest of Mrs. Alice Howard. Miss Ray Howard is recovering from the grIp.
 Miss Katherine TreadwelI spent the weekend with her sister, Miss Bessie Treadwell at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arthur s. Burr of Daniels Farms
 Kenneth Christie of Bridgeport is ending a few G&ys at the home of s brother, Albert Christie.
 Miss Wilma Swanson has been un-
 Ie to attend school as she has been
 with grip.
 The board of relief met at the town
 II Tuesday. General satisfaction
 arns to prevail over the assessors urk as few came before the board
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
SAYS WILSON IS SIDING
 WITH GERMANY'S ENEAGA

Cologne, Feb. S-The KoeInische Zietung commenting on the ca:bled quotations from MT Wilson's speeches indicating imnlinence of warlike prep arations, expressed the opinion that the President had Germany rather than England in mind for President wilson dislikes Germany just as much as he is kindly disposed to Eng land and her allies,'' it says. NeveFthe- less, the Koelnische Zeitung, concludes that MT. Wilson did not intend to hint at any specific nation, but only to cIinch his arguments in behalf of pre- paredness; yet, it says, for all that, Germany must reckon with the fact that "a man occupies the American presidential chair who inwardly sides with. Gernany's enemies and the ut most that Germany can hope for is continuance of Americas lukeWarm neutralitW despite occasional utter ances in Congress against England.2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
Margaret Faith Somerset.
(Communicated.)


 By the death of Miss Margaret Faith Somerset. for many years head of the French Department The Bridge port High School sustains what must be an irreparabIe loss. By her un- usually effective teaching and her de- HghtfuI personal character, Miss Som erset won the reverence and affection of her pupils. She was an ideal teach CT because she was an ideal woman.
 She was so very modest about her own attachments, that even her closest friends hardly knew of the triumphs she had won. She had received de- grees from the University of Virginia and Radcliffe College and high honors from many other institutions of learn ing. Of late years, she had devoted her chief attention to the French language. She possessed a know1. edge of it's structure and phi1o1ogy. rare outside of France, while her ap- preciation of it's practical uses and ability to train her pupils in them rem dered her an invaluable instructor. Most of her simmer vacations were passed in Paris where she studied at the great universities and where her abilities received cordial recognition. She was the chief founder of the Bridgeport stgroupe' of the Alliance Francaise, and her services towards promoting the study of the French language in America were so eminent that the French government nonofed her with an appointment as Officer of the French Academy.
 Outside of French. she was an ad- nnirable 1inguist and she also excelled in many other directions. Her ex- treme gent1eness and reluctance to urge her own claims hid from outsid- CTS the fact that she was very learn ed woman. Her accuracy and system atic arrangament of her varied knowl- edge were the admiration of all the professors under whom she studied.
 To-day her friends and pupils al most forget her honors in their sense of personal loss. They chiefly remem- Der how dear and loyal she was, how, braveIy and patiently she endured to the end Her life was a blessing to all whp knew her. A braver or sweet CT woman never lived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
Women in Austria
 Take Mems Jobs

Vienna. Feb. 3.-Not a week passes in Austria without women appearing in some new occupation. Women teamsters are now to be seen on the streets, often performing 1aborious work. The big dairies are employ ing them to deliver milk to the re- tail branches, and they are also driv- ing ice-wagons. A chocolate factory is sending out neatly uniformed wo- men wagon drivers. Business motor wagons are being driven by women chauffeurs
 In the big petroleum works women are doing all kinds of work, f11inf cans, loading them on the wagons, and then going with the drivers and delivering the cans at houses, and col lecting the bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pam

Ma made pop make a Moo Yeers resolooshin at MOO Yeers not to smoak eny n1oar segars, and yestidday he hadent .snoaked eny yet, but after suppir he kepp wawking over to the drawer ware he keeps his segars and opening and shutting it agen, and af- ter a vile ma sed, Willyun, how about taking in the movies tonite for a change.
 Tawk about sumthing cheerdll, sed pop.
 My goodniss you've dun nuthing but grumbIe and groutch ever sints you left off shocking, sed ma.
 Who forced me to leeve off. sed pop.
 And he went over and opened the drawer and shut it agen and picked up the paper and startid to reed it.
 Bnything new about the war, ,sed ma
 Wat do I care about the war. darn the war, confownd the war. sed pop.
 O, all rite, dident start the war, did I, sed ma.
 shoodent be serprized, sed pop.
 And he kepp on reeding the paper and ratteling it, and ma sed, Thares a Charley Chaplin movie billed for to- mite, to-.
 Don't tawk to me about that bIither- ing fool, sed pop.
 But I thawt you always liked him so mulch, sed ma.
 Its a free country, you can think wat you like, sed pop. A nd he kepp 6n reeding the paper and not looking happy, and aftir a vile sed, do you no WilIyum. I don't think its good thing for you to give up shocking altogethir, think it's harmful after being accus- toned to it the way you were.
 By Jorge, that's the only sensibiI re- mark I've herd erround heer for days and bleeve thares sumthing in it, sed pop.
 We'll try one and see if it makes you feel eny bettir sed ma. And she went and got segar and held a match vile pop lit it, and pop 1eened back taking grate big puffs and after it was all smoaked he sed. Wats all this about a Chaplin piclkture, come on, put on your things everybody and lets go erround and give it a toss. Wich me and ma and him did
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
ARE WIDOWS
 REALLY WISE?

Mrs. H. R. writes: ''I am a widow needing advice quite as much as any young girl. I am 40 but look fully 10 years younger. met a very interest ing lawyer recently through little 1e- gal business had to go to his office to transact. I think he is about 36 37. He intimated that he was greatly interested in me. I told him I would be pleased to have him call on me at my home. He answered he was too busy man, adding that he was usually in his office evenings fixing up his cases for the next day and that if I felt inclined to drop in once in while for chat it would be most agreeable to him. I confess I would like to win him. Shall I go?''
 An unsophisticated young girl would need a. longer letter of advice to show her the impropriety of going to any mans place of business at night for a call A widow, knowing full we'll that it would be objectionable in- discretion to go, can merely be re- mined of this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03

this is now impossible, and as a re- suit the war Iegs'' will not be as serv- iceaible as those manufactured under proper conditions. The block is carved in imitation of real leg, the interior ctt out so as to leave a shell of sufficient strength but light in weight, and the exterior sandpaper- ed until it is as smooth as wood can be made. A special variety of varn- ish is then used to coat the leg and render it waterproof. A strong spiral spring and other inner mechanisms, mostly of very modern invention make the counterfeit limb a really excellent substitute for the lost member
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
HEALTH FOUND

A full acting, healthy liver means good health and plenty of energy and ambition. All the pain, misery, de- pressed spirits and weakness caused by disordered liver are driven away by Leonardi's Liver -Aid-and robust health enjoyed. It is so delicious to take, quick safe and harmless, that even the most delicate constitution, young or old. benefits by using it free ly. It is free from calomel and all dangerous drugs. A purely vegetable aid for stomach and bowel troubles, headaches, feverishness, flatulency, belching, constipation, chills, jaundice dull pains, indigestion, nausea, dizz5 ness, despondency and all other live ills. Does not gripe or upset the sNS tenn. soc at your druggists, or Hin dIe's Drug Stores, 987 Main street 0. 9o9 Main Street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
LAURA JEAN LIBBY's DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS Copyrighted, Mcclure Syndicate
Copyr1ghted, 1918. Mcclure Newspaper syndicat

Quainted with him speak highly of him. What I want to know is, would 1t be all right to return his salute on the street or stop and converse with him, to which he seems inclined ?''
 If the young man is interested in you. he could readily secure a proper introduction to you through any one of the mutual friends who are singing his praises. If you do not appear to see him on the street he will either cease his efforts to make your ac- quaintance in that slipshod manner and succeed in being introduced or drop you altogether if he does not really care whether he knows you or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
THE TWO OF US.

Jennie, Edith and Anna write: We are three school girls who have had a discussion over a question which you can answer for us. One of us declares your family consists of at least four or five members, another, that this is quite the reverse of the fact. while I maintain you are all alone in the world. Would you gratify our curios- ity about this if it is not considered an irapertinence on our part by you ?''
 There are but two of us-an elder sister and myself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
Aeroplane Bombs
 Kill 10 Children

Amsterdam, Feb. 3.-Ten children are reported to have been killed by an aeroplane bomb explosion at Co., Iogne. The youngsters were playing in a ditch near the flying ground when they unearthed the bomb from a rub bish heap A sentry near by shout ed to the children to go away where upon one of the boys picked the thing up and threw it at the man. The bomb burst inf1icting mortal injuries upon all the children but the sentry was not hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in-- sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per SonaI letters cannot he answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-03
Orange Pie.

and pour in, we'll mixed. the juice and grated rind of one orange, cup of sugar, the same of milk. a teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in the milk. and the yolks of two eggs. Bake and, while hot, pour over the beaten whites Brown in the oven.