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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Highways Built With Sand

From the Popular Mechanics Magazine | The man who built his house upon the sand would rub his eyes if he saw some ! of the country roads in Florida. The composition of the roads is almost en- tirey sand, for with all her varied nat l ural resources, stone and gravel are not found in many places in Florida. Freight rates are very high which makes the shipment of ordinary road building rock ! material from the north prohibitive. Va rious attempts have been made to mix oil and other materials witk sand, which | is obtainable throughout the state. None of these efforts have been entirely satis- factory.
 About two years ago an experienced northern road engineer began experiment. ing with asphalt and sand and has worked out a method which produces most pleasing result, and which, if it stands the test of time, as seems highly prob able, will work a revolution in road building in the state. The six inches of foundation are laid with clay, where obtainable, or made of shell which is well rolled. The sand and asphalt are
 then put on hot after mixing in d rotary
 heater. This has been done before, how ever, without success
 The discovery consists in the fact that
 very few natural sands as found will
 bind permanently To provide sand which will bind it has been found that there
 must be definite proportion of coarse, medium, and fine sands, and these pro- portions are 8 trade secret. When a
 natural sand supply is decided on, re- peated tests are made to determine it's exact proportion of coarse and fine
 grains, any any variance from exact re-
 quiremehts of coarse or fine grains is
 emedied by addition of the lacking size,
 which is secured by screening. These screenings are then added to and mixed
 with the mass in a mixing machine. After spreading, the asphalt surface is rolled with steam roller. The working outfit is quite extensive, one machine weigh ing 21 tons. In a comparatively short time after completion this heavy ma chine travels over the asphalt sand road without injury to the road, and consti- tutes as severe test as the road is likely ever to sustain, as there is little of the heavy trucking common in the north. How long roads built in his man ner will last remains to be demonstrated The builder believes 15 years a conserva tive estimate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11

l MT and Mrs Elarin Vedell announce the engagement of their daughter, Louise Emile, to Mir. Guy Gettys. the wedding to take place Friday evening, May 12, at the Christian church in Ensley
 
 The Hemphiu School Improvement as- ! sociation will meet Friday, May F, at 2:3O ?. m. This will be the last meeting of l this school term, and all members are urged to be present. Everybody inter- ested in the school is cordially invited to be present.
 Miss Louise Long will be hostess Friday evening at an informal bridge party to be given for Miss Frances White. The Quest club will have an open meet ing at the Newspaper club Friday at 3 o'clock.
 The Eleventh Avenue school invites the public to a May festival to be given on the school grounds. Attractive dances and drills will be led by Miss Blanch Dent at o'clock. Refreshments will be served from 43O to 1o;3O.
 There will be meeting at the residence of Mrs William Speroer at her home on Forty-second street and Eighth avenue to arrange plans for a May festival to be SiNSA IOI DOy 0COQlS, 1IOOp 4NOs D. May 23 at Tenth avenue park.
 
 A meeting is called for all presidents and committees of the six U. D. c. chap ters having in charge the tea and coffee rooms for the veterans at the tea room, 1714 Third avenue.
 Mrs. Lawson Gambill will give skat- ing party Thursday night.
 
 In Rhodes park. cool and quiet the most attractive place for a May day en- tertainment is going to be a party. The first, second and grades of the Lakeview school are taking part in this on Friday afternoon at clock. No admission will be charged and all are invited to be present.
 The Fenelon club will hold a called meeting Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the auditorium of the W. c. T. U. head quarters, Twenty-first street between First and Second avenues Important business. A full attendance is requested. Mrs. E. L. Martin, secretary.
 There will be a rehearsal of the May festival chorus at the Dijou theatre this morning at 10:So o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11

ing of five verses of the Old Testame in it's public schools
 A speech made in the House of Rep sehtatives by Cyclone Davis of Tex was declared unfit to print in the Rt ord, and was ordered expunged.
 While negro was being tried in Oklahoma court room for assaulting child, a mob rushed in ana hanged h from the balcony of the courthouse, spite of the protests of the presidi judge.
 A beggar who asked a New York polio man to direct him to the bread Ii proved to be the son of a wealthy ms This beggar had gambled away s60, in two years and was living on an lowance of $17 week from his moth He was jailed.
 Let some of the people rulel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Resilvering Mirrors Difficult

If you will give me the address of one or more needy ones, who will read and appreciate good magazines, I will send them occasionally by post direct. For a formula for resilvering mirrors, I refer you to copy of the British Journal Pho- tographic Almanac, to be found at the public library. The formula is composed of several solutions and must be prepared according to directions. In resilvering glass it is well to pour thin stream of wax along the edge of the glass, thus making a shallow tray to prevent the so- lution from running off. Glass must De cleaned by nitric acid and alcohol in water-a few drops of acid added to a small glass of water and about an ounce of alcohol then added. When the silver ing solutions are applied it is necessary to level glass and watch the effect, as the solution precipitates on the surface. If a spot refuses to take the coating, a brush dipped in the solution must be passed across the spot and more solutions poured on the refractory place until desired de- posit is effected Altogether, it is a diffi- cut and scientific operation to resilver glass. Note wages paid good silverers
 GEORGE P.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
RANDOM NOTES

l Miss Evelyn Safold and Miss Katherine Parrish of Montgomery are the guests of Mrs. H. M. Edmondson, Chestnut Hill ! Mrs. Emmett Jones of Cumberland, Md, | Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Jones and MT Fritz Larkin will go through the country to Montgomery Friday with MT. Stanley | Woodward.
 Miss Lottie Evans is back from visit to relatives in Selma. l Mrs. Robert Eubank Williams of Lit tie Rock Ark, is visiting her mother, Mrs. c. c. Heidt, on Arlington avenue. Sunday MT. Williams will arrive. MT. and Mrs. G. H. Craig of Selma will be with Mrs. c. c. Heidt for the reunion. Mr. and Mrs Richard Lussier are at home.
 Miss Harriet Tinker has returned from Marion, where she attended dances and from an extended visit to friends in Greensboro.
 Miss Bessie Dunlap of Greensboro, sponsor for Camp R. E. Jones, will be with Miss Tinker for the reunion.
 Mrs Frank B. Fowlkes motored to At ant Monday
 MT and Mrs. Audrey Harwell and chil- dren of New York are guests of Mrs. Kate R. Lewis.
 Miss Sarah Marks and Miss Selma Blank, the guests of Mrs. M. s. Blank, have returned to their home in Selma.
  Miss Ray Marcus and MT. Sanford Marcus of Montgomery will be with rela- tives here this week end.
 
 MT. o. D. Wilson and MT. W. P. Dicks will be away at Fort Oglethorpe on nil- itary camp for month.
 Mrs. J. D. Moore left Tuesday for At lanta, having been called by the illness of her brother -in-law, MT. J. P. Jones. Miss Kate Smith is coming from Selma Friday to be present at the Glass Wood son wedding.
 On May 1s the famous Richmond Grays will be entertained in Atlanta en route to the Confederate reunion in this city. Mrs. Julia Parks left Wednesday for
 
 lightfully as the guest of Mrs. Alexander London.
 Earl Tingeley, son of MT. and Mrs. Stanley Tingeley, left several days ago for a visit to relatives in Nova Scotia, En route he will visit Cleveland, Albany, Boston, New Brunswick and Prince Ed ward Island. MT and Mrs. Tingeley will go later in the season.
 
 Miss Edna Sandlin was called Monday to Alexander City on account of the death of her brother.
 Mrs. c. Helen Plane of Atlanta came Tuesday to be the guest of her nephew, Mr. Robert Jemison and Mrs. Jemison, in Glen Iris park. Miss Dorothy Graham of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Evelyn Glass.
 Mrs. S. K. ogden is visiting Mrs. J. w. Mitchell in Gadsden.
 MT. w. V. M. Robinson is spending a few weeks in Baltimore, stopping at the Belvidere hotel. ~
 Miss Lillian Malone of Bessemer has also been appointed first maid of honor for Pacific division of Forests cavalry. Miss Virginia Jemison of Tuscaloosa is sponsor for the same division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Solid WOlfskin Rug

q have a white wolf's skin rug which is badly soiled. I cannot spare it long enough to have a professional cleaner re- store it. Moreover, the cost of the pro- cess is more than I can afford. Please tell me how to get some of the grime out of it, to say nothing of the germs we walk over it. We are told so often now that dirt and disease are synonyms that am uneasy"
 Beat out all the dust on dry day and in the open air. Hang the beaten rug in the wind for some hours, letting the sun carry on the good work Then lay the rug upon the floor in the attic, if you are so fortunate as to have one. If not, lay it upon the barred floor of a room you are not likely to use for a day or two Get down upon your knees and rub into the fur all the dried and salted flour it will hold work it down to the hide, rub ping the hairs between your hands as you would wash it in suds. When you have gone all over the rug, shake out the flour and rub in a fresh supply Leave this in the fur cover with clean cloth,
 and let it alone for "A hours. Forty eight are even better. Then take it out of doors and hang upon line. With stout, elas- tic cane whip the wrong side until nc
 more powder flies out of it. Powdered
 starch may be used instead of the flour. Perhaps finely powdered chalk is best of all. but if left in the rug the alkail may
 injure the fur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
MRS. ROUNTREES
 INVITATIONS RECALLED

in her family, Mrs. J. A. Rountree has recalled the invitations which she issued to buffet luncheon at her home May 1T in honor of Miss Lillian Craig of Ma vasota, Tex, Miss Hazel Price Davis, Stuttfart, Ark, Miss Edwina Reid, Little Rock, the sponsor and maids of honor of the Trans Mississippi department, of which Mrs Rountree is matron of honor,
 This would have been one of the most elaborate private entertainments given during the reunion, as the guests includ- ed the state sponsors maids and matrons of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and the Pacific division. Also the spon- sor-in-chief, maids and matron of both the Veterans and Sons, and those of the army of Virginia and the army of Ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Fixative for Pencil Drawings

aIn reply to the Inquiry for a fiXative for pencil drawings correspondent rec omInends wash of pale water color. If skillfully applied this may be all right. draw much for illustrations, etc., as well as for my own pleasure. I fix the pictures to prevent them from getting rubbed and defaced with a preparation that may be bought from any dealer in art materials. There are several fixatives of this sort on the market. I apply mine with an ato-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Some Things to Pass Along

q have silk and velvet pieces for quilts to passalong; also a zither and harp in good condition. Please send stamps for the zither or harp. MRS. D. P. R.
 Will the writer kindly let us know when to stem the tide of letters that are likely to follow upon the reading or her com munication? We would not have her an lose no time in writing to us for her ad- dress
 noyed by useless applications. Those who would profit by her liberality will please
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Let the People Rule

From Leslie's.
 A teamster in Media, Pa. asked for an increase in pay because Of the birth of quadruplets.
 former college professor and lecturer on agricultural subjects has just been arrested in New York on a charge of swindling.
 New Jersey, in spite of opposition, has passed bill providing for the daily read
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Bereayed

From the Christian Register.
 vicar in England visited a widow, 75 years old. who had six children, all of whom had married and left her. The clergyman endeavored to sympa athize with her. Well, Mrs. Higgins" he said. you must feel lonely now'
 Yes, sir she said 'I do feel it lone some. I've brought up a large family and here I am living alone. An I misses 'em an I wants em but l misses 'em more than I wants 'em'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
T HE concerts of the Philharmonic symphony orchestra, under the X ausnices of the HTrAic S+udv and

auspices or the Ml4lc study and Treble Clef clubs, this afternoon and tonight, are to be a great treat for Birmingham.
 This is the oldest organization of its kind in America as this is it's seventy fourth season. The orchestra shows this year the same ideals and aims that it's founders laid
 Karl Sehuetze, the first harpist of the New York Philharmonic orchestra, has perhaps had greater experience as a harpist than any other now before the concert public. As is the custom of harpists he first studied the violin and piano and then went to Liepzig to con- tinue these studies. At the age of q he took up the harp. The New York Philharmonic orchestra accepted him as member and he has played with them for a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Devils Food Cake


 'I note in the Corner a request for a Bible. If N. M B. will give me her ad- dress I will be glad to send her one. If I am not asking too much. may l receive recipe for devils food cake? I cut one out of the Corner years ago, but have lost it. K D."
 The address you asked for has gone to ycu by mail We do not send recipes by mail, but I gladly republish the recipe for which you ask: Half cup of grated chocolate, half cup of sweet milk, hall a cup of brown sugar. Boil these to- gether until as thick as cream, and le them cool. One cup of brown sugar, hak a cup of butter, two eggs two-t thirds of 2 cup of milk, vanilla flavoring. Mix well beat in the boiled mixture and two cups of flour, sifted with heaping teaspoon of baking powder. Bake in layers, put together with a chocolate filing and cover with a white icing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
His Source of Inspiration

From Judge.
 "Yes, Grubb was one of the me learned men of the age His last 3 ticle is the Wrinkled Brow Month entitled "A Psychological Analysis Gastric Enjoyment, was widely quoted
 "Ah. And what caused his untime death?"
 starvation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Perfume Stain on Ivory

, Gan anyone tell me what will remove perfume stains from ivory? H. F.'N
 Rub with fine salt and soft flannel to remove the stains. Should this be inef- fectual, was hwith peroxide of hydrogen, after rubbing gently with the finest sand paper you can procure, and polishing with chamois. Dry in the sun when you have applied the peroxide. One cannot be too careful in using really fine ivory articles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Where the Laborers Are Few

You are working in the vineyard, where the laborers are few so let me join and do all can, as I pass by here put once. I will write letters of cheer and try to comfort every shut-in who IS weary and sad and try and get him or her out of the shadows and join them in the straight way where the sweet light Of cheer, love, and service shines. We only have faith in the word of Him that loves us. Give my address to all who need me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
ManonHdf1andsHeIpIngf Hand
By Marion Ha,saDd

and I will answer all letters. I can tell them of my own life and how He has lifted me up, and now after giving up many times, I am, with His help, making good l.. C. C."
 To every word of which love message the Corner adds a fervent Amen and amen!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11

mixer and let it dry. The colorless wash sets the pencilings and brings our effects as well. Ask you stationer for a prep aration designer to do this.
 JOHN H. R."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Water Snnts on Silk

Will you kindly tell me as soon as you can how to clean light blue messaline silk waist which has water spots on 1t?
 ''v. E. N" First trying sponging the ring with pure alcohol, putting plotting paper under the silk while you sponge. Wipe dry at once Should ring remain, stretch the silk taut and scratch gently with your finger nail around the edges of the ring-always away from it and evenly-until you have blended the darkened sopts with the rest of the silk. If done skllfully, this will often make the blur nearly if not quite imperceptible. If, in cleaning silk, you will put thick, dry pad of raw cottor under the stained part of the stuff, there will be little danger of the ring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Inessee, most of whom have already ac-
 cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Care of Ivory

T have just had a present of an ivory toilet and manicure set, and l am coming to you for advice as to the care of it to prevent the ivory yellowing. Any advice you can give me upon this subject will be gratefully received. MRS. N. R. C.
 Never clean ivory with hot water or with strong suds. Keep your set clean by wiping daily with a crean cloth damp ened slightly with lukewarm water, wip- ing perfectly dry immediately. Should the ivory become yellow, rub gently with the finest sandpaper you can get and polish with chamois. Should this fail to whiten the ivory, wash with peroxide of hydro gen and lay in the sun for an hour or two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
Cleaning a Bread Board

'I do much of my own baking and am particular to clean the kneading board every day after it is used. l scrub it with hot soap suds and dry it on the side of the range. For all that, it is an ugly color-a sort of brownish yellow that looks like dirt. My neighbors say it can't be helped, and that the shortening used in pastry and rolls sinks into the wood Can I do anything to keep it winter?
 J. c. D." Instead of soap and water, put little baking soda in the water. Scrub with this, wipe the board, and go all over it with a clean, stiff brush and plenty of fine salt, rubbing the surface to a polish Some good housewives use fine sand in stead of salt. Either is better than soap Dry in the sun and winN when you can do it. You are right to be particular in cleaning the board, A musty taste is often imparted to bread and pastry by want of care in this respect.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
Besides, 1t Appeals to all of Us Who
Want to Be Amused While We're
Learning-Closer Touch With
Home Lives of Ncighbors.

The fair is an educational clearing
house. 1t is an agricultural and in
dustrial institute for residents of
both town and country. 1t is a short
course in better farming and better
living. 1t is physical demonstration
of why the man who farms with his
head instead of with his hands must
inevitably succeed.
1t is a comprehensive exhibition of
what the ambitious boy or girl may
active in agriculture, livestock rails
ing, darying, horticulture, home, gar
dening, domestic. science or house
hold economy. 1t is an exposition of
the marvellous improvement in farm
machinery and agricultural imple-
ments. 1t is an object lesson in the
great part which improved machin-
cry plays in the development and
cultivation OF the farm and the in
creased prosperity OF the farmer.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
FAIR AS AN EDUCATIONAL FEATURE

means much to both town and coun-
try.
Value to Everybody.
The farmer learns by actual obser-
walton OF the newest devices and inn
provemcnts. He learns their use and
benefits He learns in what way they
assist in soil cultivation, in plant
growth, in sowing, in harvesting, in
threshing.. He learns the economic
value of the more modern machinery
of the silo, of motor power on the
farm.
The urbans dweller is furnished a
vivid picture OF the agricultural re-
sources of the community. He learns
about the fertility of the SOIL in the
vicinity; OF what is being done to in
crease the farm yield to improve the
quality OF the stock, and to multiply
the total dairy product.
Every man and woman, whether
town or country resident, is brought
into closer touch with the home life
OF others. All imbibe that broader
education which means cooper
alton that ideal education which
is service to self and all humanity.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
start Of Coffee Industry In Java.

Down to 1890 the only source OF
coffee supply was Arabia; but in
that year Governor Van HORNE Of
the Dutch East India company re-
celyed some coffee seeds from traders,
who piled between the Arabian gult
and Java. These seeds were planted
and thrlved so well that the indNs-
try of coffee-growlng soon made Java
one of the richest possessions under
the control of the historic Dutch East
India company.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
NEW MEN ARRIVE ON
THE MEXICAN FRONT

Washington, Sept. 49, General
Funston was directed by the war de-
partment today to return one nation
al guard regiment to it's home station
for each new regiment of the guard
sent to the border.
The New York infantry will be one
of the first to return, Other regi'
ments will be selected by General
Funston. Train equipment used to
transport troops recently ordered
south will be employed In bringing
home the returning regiments.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
LOSS OF BRITISH ARMY
OFFICERS IN WAR
NUMBERS OVER 41,ooo

London, Sept. 1S.-Oficers casual
ty lists for the last two weeks OF
August contain the names Of 6OS Of
ficers killed, 1896 wounded and 81
missing, total of 2O92.
This brings the losses of officers in
the British army since the commence
ment Of hostilities to 41,O14 of which
12,O45 have been killed or died OF
wounds, 26,O76 wounded and 1898 are
missing.
During the two weeks Brigadier
General Potter was wounded Brlga
der General Buckle killed and five
lieutenant colonies killed.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23
HOW TO GIVE GOOD ADVICE

The best way to give good advice
is to set good example. When 9th.
ers see how quickly you get over your
cold by taking Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy they are likely to follow your
example. This remedy has been in
use for many years and enjoys an ex'
cellent reputation. Obtainable every.
where ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-23

During the regular pastors summer
vacation the sermons at the church
We're preached by well'known minis
tiers from other churches. A list OF
coming attractions was posted In the
vestibule One morning when making
bis announcements for the coming
week, the days incumbent mlslaid the
slip containing the name of his imme'
date successor, but he supplied the
information in this fashion: ION the
way out you will find the preacher for
next Sunday hanging up In the yesti'
bulel"