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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
ADVICE TO sAILORMEN

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 Honest sailormen. attending an en- in New York. were shocked by barefoot dancer. They are prob ably fellows who haven't had much shore leave during the past few years. Age-Herald. Let them take another three years voyage and on their return ind how tempus has flows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
NEW EGG STYLE

From the New YOrk Telegram.
 Noticing that the European war has made many millionaires in Joplin. Mo, jack ore gyrating skyward and wrist watches becoming as common as fried eggs on miners wives wrists" an es- teemed correspondent wants to know how long the Joplin belles have been wearing their fried eggs that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

The day of reckoning Is coming for England for her interference with Amer ican commerce, we are told. Presenting & bill and collecting bill is not always one and the same thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
FOR PoLICY,s SAKE.

 T noticed you maintained strict neu- trality while Dubwaite and Twobble were having warm argument about the war" Yes"
 Were you not tempted to put in a word now and then just to expose their ignorance?'
 "Of course I was, but for special req sons I didn't dare to open my mouth.'' What were they?' T owe Twobble some money and I ex- pect to sell Dubwaite piece of property and make some money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
GIRLS DANCE IN SNOW

T can't stand this any longer,'' cried one of the girls, but she did.
 Isn't this terrible?" pleaded another, but she danced on.
 We can't dance on this crust of ice; it's cutting our feet and legs all to pieces" protested still another, while scores of persons, attracted by the un- usual sight, crowded around. Many left their motor cars on the drives to view the scene at closer range.
 The girls shivered in their less than musical comedy attire, and their teeth chattered, despite their vigorous move- nents, till the snow was deeply marked with crimson and women among the spec- tators shook their heads in disapproval.
 The exhibition was staged at the foot of steep, short hill. As their supreme ordeal the girls were asked to run to the top of this hill through the unbroken ice caught their movements. One girl gave shriek and leaped into the deep snow. She stumpled and sank to her knees, but pulled herself up and dashed away, the others following. They reached the top, stood moment bewildered with cold and pain. then under instructions they joined hands and dashed down the hill through the ice crust, their ankles again covered with blood.
 Now take pictures of our feet pleaded
 nirl as she drew her companions to her side and the picture men advanced.
 'Oh, no, don't do that" protested Miss Morgan. That would be too horrid.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
INTOLERANCE OF THE METRoPOLI

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
 The overpowering conceit of New York and her intolerance of whatever originates outside her greedy borders is sometimes amazing. The New Yorker. like the Londoner. lifts his eyes in speechless amusement when told he Is provincial and narrow. He points to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
Preparedness Programme Popular

Six months ago one met many pacit- ists, but they are extremely scarce now. said Robert J. Newton of Chicago. MT. Bryan may still have some followers but I believe 95 per cent of the intelli- gent, patriotic people of thIs country realize the need of legislation for strengthening the national defense.
 T voted for Bryan each time he was the democratic nominee for President, but, like thousands of other democrats l am done with him. MT. Wilson Is my idea of good democrat and good American. MT. Bryan seems to be grow ing more and more selfish, and If he in- tends to compass MT. Wilson's defeat in November, he will fail miserably."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
WHY NOT PusH IF.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 "Fifty-cent gasoline ahead" The uni- versal question soon will be: How much does 1t cost to electrify Tin Lizzie?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Talladega Reporter: Now let Alabama lay aside prohibition and politics and come together with the administration on the Land Book and boosting the state, and she'll soon enter on new era,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

The diversion at Verdun Is apparently not strong enough to give the Turk 8 much needed breathing spell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

General Funston is right. Due prepara- tions should be made before an expedi- ton is started after Villa. However, 1t would be too bad if Villa should die a natural death before he Is captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

The early fly swatter is more of pa triot than the citizen who is chiefly con- spicuous for the noise he makes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

American army aviators wait for fa- vorable weather before attempting a flight, but European birdmen fly in all kinds of weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Hobson and Bankhead recently spent the night in the same Birmingham hotel. A prudent clerk assigned them to rooms on different floors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Germany and Japan seem rather slow about sending those expected reinforce ments to General Villa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
NOT A BEST SELLER. ''

NOT A BEST SELLER DO you recommend this book?' Certainly" answered the librarian. It's a book that everyone ought to read"
 "But it shows very little handling. I don't believe it has been taken out more than once or twice."
 "ouite true" answered the librarian. wearily That should convince you. madam, that it is really worth while."
 THE TRUTH WILL OUT. Another moving picture star has signed a contract for an enormous salary" T don't see how these people earn all the money they get
 They don't. Even a press agent will concede that much after he has had a few drinks
 SURFEITED.
 Shall I put something else on the pho- nograph?' asked the solicitous host, after playing about a dozen ragtime records. Why, yes," answered the visitor, with an air of great weariness What shall 1t be?'' "A quietus''
 A DIFFICULT POET. What are you reading?" "Oh, I'm just dipping into Browning" Browning is too deep for dipping, my friend. You'll have to dive" DON'T MAKE EXCUSES. We may not climb to heights sublime, However hard we try, But we can save a lot of time By not explaining why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

'Poilu' Is a term of affection in France. What does 1t matter whether a soldier slaves or not. so long as he is fighting for his country?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Fl Paso should make preparation at once to care for large number Of war correspondents and cameramen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
BeautifuI Dance Music

''The Fashion Week bill at the Tutwiler Wednesday night promises to be one of the most brilliant events ever seen here, said John Wiegand. leader of the music
 My orchestra will be increased to 10 pieces. l have laid in special stock of music, including beautiful old-time dances"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

If the United States has to make war on Mexico, there will be a loud chorus of T told you so'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

The weather man seems determined tt do his best to make Fashion Week. { success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

It is said that John Drew no longer re- ceives mash notes." Francis X. Bush- man gets them by the basketful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Sheffield Standard: Birmingham wants a rate on grain from Sheffield to that city. We've got the rate; let's see what the Birmingham dealers will do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
HARD TO DECIDE.

What do you propose to give up dur ing Lent?"
 I'm blessed if I know" answered the harassed man. My wife is dead set against any form of renunciation that isn't fashionable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

A dancer prates of her "art," but the palpitating public cares more about her curves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord, wr..t thnt may not hurt my soul to-day by harboring hate. May ! use nxseIf for larger things. May in- vite the guests that will contribute to life, not death. Help me to shake loose nay wings. Free me- roE Christ's sake. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
ALABAMA PRESS

Town Creek Booster: Miss Marie Holmes of Chicago suggests an Adamless Eden. That would be an ideal place for the many Edenless Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Birminghams industrial atmosphere" accounts for the large number of laun- dries in this town. However, smoke means prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

MT. Bryan is believed to be conserving his strength for the show down. at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Greene County Democrat: Some of the ''Signers" of that outrageous attack on Senator Underwood are already sorry they done it," among whom is Mir. Bor
 den Burr. candidate for National commit teeman. In his explanation" which is in the nature of an apology, it seems to us that MT. Burr 'blows hot and cold.' He has a perfect right to differ with Un- derwood on any or all public questions, but he has no right to sign a paper at- tacking him in that manner, casting, a slur upon his motives, and injecting the negro and prohibition questions into our present elections.
 One who signs such a paper as that (even If he were not present or had no hand in drawing 1t up) is not the proper person, in our opinion, to represent Ala bama as national committeeman when in all probability Underwood will be a strong candidate for President in 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

From the Pittsburg Sun.
 A Japanese company to manufacture dyes has beer started with capital of stO00.000. The stock was overBubscribed S7t times. Oh. what a place for man like pr. Lyman or J. RuSus Wallingf0rd!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
HOTEL LOBBIES
F..hiop Week y,.,tor.

It is not often that one sees greater crowd of visitors in town that this which Fashion Week has attracted" said Oliver Chaiifoux. Tt reminds one of State Fair week, so far as the throngs on the streets go.
 The merchants have never made finer displays than on this occasion and all in all we are going to have a very busy week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Selma Journal: Kyle Price says he is tired of the prohibition corporation ring. He was not so tired of the said ring when he was running for Congress once upon a time which we can all remember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
ALWAYS SOMETHING.

The fear of grippe has left me, quite. J
 Said William Henry Dawn, But still the future isn't bright
 Spring fevers coming on.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
,NOTHER FALSE ALARM :

From the Boston Herald.
 The German airship that worried spu- iuth turns out to have been toy bal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
"ALFALFA BILL" ON TOBACCO

"ALFALFA BILL" ON TOBACCO Special to the New York Times.
 Washington.-The House of Repre- sentatives, which staged only 4S hours ago the important debate on interna- ttonal affairs, today was entertained by a dissertation on tobacco, Kentucky colonels, sauerkraut and beer
 Representative Alfalfa Bilf' Mur- ray of Oklahoma precipitated this live ly discussion when an item was reached in the legislative appropriation bill re- lating to the collection of statlstics on production of tobacco and cotton. TWO Kentucky members were drawn into the exchange of verbal pleasantries' which came to an end when Represen- tative Thomas of the Blue Grass state waved aloft small chew of tobacco and vowed that "'Alfalfa BilP has bor- rowed $40 worth of chews from me this session"
 "Tobacco has gone down the line with the progress of civilization, said Representative Alfalfa Bill" opening the discussion. History tells Us that in the early days of this country we used tobacco as money, and it was circu- lated and made the basis of money as tobacco is today. History tells us also that preachers were paid in the early days by so many pounds of tobacco from each parish, and Patrick Henry won that celebrated case against the minister when he demanded 4OOO pounds of tobacco, because Henry thought that was too much tobacco for one preacher. So it will be observed that religion was established here by tobacco.
 "In all of the progress, whether com merce, religion or fireside. tobacco has played a great part. The Dutch have their sauerkraut, the Mexican has the tortilla and the cigarette. the Scotch like Scotch whisky, the German likes his glass of beer-but the real, genuine, aboriginal American likes tobacco" What is the gentleman's stimulant?' oueried MT. Barkley of Kentucky. My stimulant, sir. is tobacco, smoked in the form of cigar or pipe lload.'' said Alfalfa Bill" T know the gentleman objects to that because he smokes cigarettes, which despise.
 There is not enough tobacco in them. Your state, Kentucky. cannot deny that l it outstrips all the rest of the union
 for tobacco and colonels. The state is full of colonels and the colonels are full of corn and tobacco"
 Tn high voice MT. Thomas rushed
 oratorically to the defense of the Ken lucky colonels. | ..The gentleman told this House, said MT. Thomas, that he uses tobacco only in the form of cigars or in pipe
 Why, MT. Speaker. have given him
 since this session opened at least S4o
 worth of chewing tobacco. He will not
 buy cents worth"
 l II don't chew enough to justify my
 buying it," retorted "Alfalfa Bill" "lf
 my allowance to be cut off" Tt will be or my salary will have
 to be raised" said MT. Thomas. who
 then launched into eulogy of the Ken lucky colonels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

There is no reason to believe that for mer King Manuel will oner his services to Portugal in . war against Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

No communication will be published without it's authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Miss Bessie Shaw and w. D. Brum- beioe are the only authorized travel ing representatives of The Age-Her- ald in its circulation department. The Age-Herald is not responsible for money paid to out-of-town carriers or dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

rate of exchange. The AEe-Herald will not be responsible for money sent through the mails Address,
 TAE AGE-HERAIAD,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

DON'T MAKE EXCUSES. We may not climb to heights sublime, However hard we try, But we can save lot of time By not explaining why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

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 Eastern business office, Rooms. ~ to 50, Inclusive, Tribune building, Ne" York city; western business ottice' Tribune building, Chicago. The 5: V. Beckwith Special Agency. agents ior- eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 5. 1879.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
FILLS A HENHOUSE NEED

One of the greatest needs III a poultry
house Is dry. clean trough for feed
ing she'll. grit. bran or dr.! RATION
Here IS the description OF an easily
made and simple trough Tor th!S Pur-
pose
The man who has ce!!ed mousse
can try my method ana II guaran't"
he vii! like ~ says Michigan cor
respondent q! The American AGricul.
;nrist. Cut through III" ceiling board
between the stud3lnE ana YAK" "u'
the hoard fCt wv" Siha'! hinges on
il, replace and fix button 10 hold
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
Sweet Pea Suggestion.

\ few years ago an article appear
ing in your paper advised amateurs
TO try planting sweet peas in the early
winter. I tried IL hut did not quite
follow directions. which were 10 plant
eight inches deep. | planted six inches
deep and covered that with leaves. The
result was few struggling vines APP
pearing the latter part of June.
The first OF December. 1914, 7 plant
ed in the sa me row, covering with earth
two inches deep. Then the trench was
filed in with the dead and dried plants
that had been left in the garden and
the whole covered with manure. The
next spring after danger from frost
had passed the cover!as was removed
and the trench Gradually tilled in with
soil as the plants grew. The result
was a good supply OF flowers fully a
fortnight before my neighbors.--Mrs.
Tulloch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
Impnrtnnce OF Pure Wntcr.

y large amount OF water is needed
by tho average dairy COW for the up
keep OF bodily functions. In addition
10 This. much more is needed in the
production Of milk as the latter con-
ta!ns 81 per cont OF water. Practical
dairy men have found that il is Il good
policy 10 provide the COW with plenty
Of good. clean water. That flowing
through muddy ditch is not suited
:"r dairy COW.
u is also important that the water
rc OF mild temperature. especially in
cold weather. lee water taken into
he stomach Of the COW causes a shock
TO III" system that is not conducive to
nigh milk production. The tcmpering
Of this cold water in the COW uses some
OF the energy that might be applied to
other purposes In the winter, freshly
pumped water ia much better than the
cold water IN the tank. Tank heaters
aid in overcoming this trouble. A COW
VIII drink much larger quantity Of
warm water IN tho winter time than
NJ ice water.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
H"nr-,Indr Rordenu. MI.,,r.

fTrdi"ntS: copper sulphate. four
POUNDS nui'kiime, four pounds: water
20 MAKE nifty gallons
frepAr" the copper suIphate bv suc-
1eau'hE IL IN a sunny sack Just below
the surface OF several gallons Of
"ate! In clean barrel. When the
Sulphatc * dissolved. which requires
Tree or four hours. remove tho sal,
ana sur int" the barrel enough addi.
e e."i"i ""ter to make exactly twenty.
hVe gallons OF the copper solution
Prepare the lime by stacking i, eIow
~ ana thoroughly in a clean barre,
strain and add enough additional,
, 20 MAKE exactly twenty-five gal.
IONS on i!me milk. Stir thorouphIv
fonr tho two Ingredients to~.th.
.hto another barrel or better. tirec,I,
INTO The spray tank, if i, will hold sft,.
Gailons. IL is highly important IN st;r
me mixture Very thorouEhIy and 90
strain both ingredients before tbaw ~
combined. as otherwise cIogrinr n, ~ =
spray no@Zles Nigh, resui, To. -
copper or bronze wire atraiu.r of nioh
zen meshes I" The inch. 10 not nut
copper sulphate or Rorde,u, ~
INTO TN or iron vessels. rs. ,von,
copper containers Mix the Eord.,,,r
as needed and apply at onc. =, q.
never so good after il has sat,,oa 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
Where Insects Pass the Winter.

During the winter very few persons
give a thought to the various insect
pests which threaten their crops in
the summer, and yet at This time GER
tain methods Of control can he prac-
iiced which will greatly lessen the
trouble the following year.
The strawberry leaf roller curls up
the edges OF leaf and it's winter home
IS complete. If II 2merous. il viii pay
10 NOW the beds aftcr the crop is off
and rake and burn.
The red-necked cane borer Of ras7-
berries and bla elk berries. whose work
results in a gall or swelling. passes
;he winter as a larva. Infested canes
should he cut off below the swellinEs
and burned.
IN grass lands below the frost line
are The larvae or rose chattrs or rose
bugs These come up near tho sur
face in the spring and transform To
pupae
Plum curculios. which. by tho way.
are hard 10 ind during cold wea!h"T
select grass. leaves and trash in OF
near he orchard. rear psyllas selec;
crcvices in the bark, and the peat
leaf blister mite goes under the bud
scales
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29

should he thoroughly busted with
powder, car" being taken that the
powder reaches every portion OF the
body, particularly under the legs ard
wings. This process should he repeated
every ton days. the last dustins TO be
given just before the chicks are to
come out.
A> soon As the young chicks appear
before they are two days old--a tiny
bit of Nascline should be rubbed with
the Anger on the head and under each
wing. Care must be used not to smear
them too much. as II will work an
injury to the tender chickens.
Young chickens should never be al
lowed to run in an old yard: that Is.
one ;hat has not been thoroughly reno
waited either by growing a crop of
grass, oats or rye, or one that has
been thoroughly spaded UP, raked and
rolled down. OF course. Very few
chicken raiscrs 70 TO this trouble. hut
nevertheless If one Is TO have perfect
success this is absolutely necessary.
II young chickens have been treated
as desert bed above and are given the
run % clear ward and the oppor-
tunity to get out into the garden and
in the grass. they viii no: be troubled
with Sapes or Vernin When Young
chicks once become infested with lice
il IS almost Impossible 10 rid them OF
the pests. II the large head lice are
allowed 10 get a start on young chick
ems. they viii kill them in a very short
Z iN1a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
Diversity OF Farm Ent.rnr,..

In most cases where studies on
prohts In farming have been ,rad.
particularly in our oldes, arr;c,,,,,ns;
districts such studies indicate thai rho
most successful farms are those u.hinh
nave from two to four major sourcos
or income, !. a.. they have q wru-hs,
anced and diversified business In cor
tam instances II may pay better 70
have only one enterprise. but usua,Iy
where one crop pays much better Than
all others. the production of il incroases
rapidly and soon the price falls to the
point where other crops or products
arc equally as profitable Diversi6ed
farming is often confused with farm
ing where there is a little of every
thing and not much of anything. Eth
er extreme lessons the chances OF sue
cess. When the price OF certain crons
is very low then live stock usually he
comes desirable. However if tho re-
turns per animal are poor. cash crops
even at n low price are essential 4
we'll balanced business insurcs against
losses and provides much better
utilization OF the labor and equipment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-29
THE COMING CORN
'By knr, i.anrrDbcrk. Chemist. Lime
Service Rurrnu.b

Nitrogen hastens stalk growth. phos-
the maturing Of the crop and the NIL
ing of the ear. In the face Of this.
their own statement the fertilizer
manufa cturcrs show a uniformly re-
duced content in corn fertilizers for
March. 1915. as against their recon-
mcndations ISSUED in January. 1915.
The mixtures they suggest are. as far
AS potash - concerned, prohibitive in
price. even If they are ob;ainablc.
Growing crops want what they
want when they want it," War and
famine prices are not their business.
the ears viii not I'LL, If the right pro-
portion OF potash To phoSphoric acid
* not maintained. Only as many kerr
nels ar" produced as can get these clc-
ments at the rate of ten 10 sixteen
Buying corn fertilizer. with tho r.la-
u"n of former experience In these
elements disturbed, IS throwing away
money on useless phosphoric acid. UNI
less the corresponding potash comes
from where.
II can come from the soil. If /. is
Displaced from its acid combination by
another element that w'll take it's
placr and free IL into the soil water.
Like potash. this element must be a
base, namely lime. Farmers do not
lime generally for corn. but under the
presen; conditions ii * essential Do
ing 80 Viii insure the crop withou,
adding I" its cost.