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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Boycott Reduces
 Cost of Living

Boycott Reduces Cost of Living 1.-THE militant housewife has de-
 4 clared war on the manipulators of food prices. Boycotts started in various parts of the country have al- ready had a marked effect. In New York and Chicago the results have been gratifying to the ultimate con- sumner and have established a prece- dent which may prove even more ad- vantageous in the future, through a more complete organization.
 While man must eat to live, it is possible to do without certain com modities for which an exorbitant price lis charged. The moment there is a sharp decrease in the demand for such foodstuffs, the men who have put the prices up are compelled to reduce them or suffer financial loss. If the housewives of the country will stand pat, the high cost of living will be considerably reduced. 1 While Sarah Bernhardt is knocking about the provinces" she submits to the inquisitive interviewer with much more patience than the discomforts of travel vertisng.
 1 The statement from a German source that French officers threatened to shoot French soldiers who retreated should be taken with a copious pinch ! of salt
 Pictures of Chicago's egg king show
 him wearing a smile, with cigar stuck in one corner of his mouth The fellow is actually pleased with himself.
 The complaint of a caterer that so- ciety no longer dimes should cause grave alarm to the doctors who profit by society's over indulgence. j: * * | Mir Wilson would no doubt regard 1t as handsome" on Great Britain's part if she would permit the new Austrian ambassa- dor to reach his post of duty. | * .; * Chicago's diet squad lost weight on Thanksgiving day. However the test will end in plenty of time for them to gorge on Christmas turkey. * < .
 There are still few magazines that do not publish pictures of Broadway chorus beauties, but they are rather ponderous periodicals. | The average orator doesn't mind being told that he has voice like a bell, but he doesn't like the idea of his tongue being called a clapper. : <; <
 According to a hasty compositor for an afternoon newspaper. Cardinal Piffle off, ciated at the funeral of Emperor Francis Joseph.
 When diplomat resigns because of | fill health it's usually the result of hay ing made somebody in authority sick. 1 Mayor Woodward of Atlanta has quit eating eggs until the price is lower. But what is bacon without eggs? | k Apparently Greece is still undecided whether to embrace the allies or have | the allies embrace her.
 Many soldiers of Carranza envy the care-free villistas, particularly when they begin to loot town. | v | Having become an "armed camp" Bucharest will doubtless soon be ready | Meanwhile the belligerent mustache of General von Mackensen is drawing nearer 1 to Bucharest.
 Consider the postal clerk and mail your Christmas presents early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Statue of Liberty
 a Blaze of Light

| M NEW lighting system for the GA Statue of Liberty was dedicated yesterday with impressive ceremonies. President Wilson gave the signal which clothed the goddess in light. Her uplifted torch for many years has been symbol of hope to the masses from Europe who have poured into this country through the gateway of New York.
 After the heat of hard-fought political campaign and the unpleasant phases that almost invariably develop in contest of that kind, it is good to know that we have not lost sight of spiritual things. Moreover, the occa- sion reminds us that the statue was a gift of France, through which the French republic expressed it's admira- tion for the American republic.
 The New York World is to be con- graduated for having started popu- lar subscription which will pay the cost of the illumination. Hereafter, when darkness falls, Liberty will no longer be in shadow, but will stand forth splendidly, presaging a brighter future, not only for this country, but for all nations of the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Ar1nericaa Communities
 Trying to End War

kATIAGYlcaM @0TTlEAlGGGe
 Trying to End War
 WNTHEN will the European carnage
 WV end? Only heaven knows. Germany wants peace. For a year past it has been eager for cessation of hostilities, but Germany is not ready, and perhaps never will be, to quit fighting on England's terms which would include abject surrender. Chancellor Von Bethmann-H Hollweg, in his address before the Reichstag few days ago, said that Germany would be glad to end the war Eff peace assured the existence and fu- ture" of the nation. The entente powers are prepared to fight on in- definitely and apparently they mean to do it, but then again they may find an excuse to change their mind before the end of the third year of conflict.
 President Wilson, as a neutral, is anxious, of course, to see an early ending of the war, but the time is not yet opportune for him to renew his tender of good offices to the bellig- erents. In the meantime, strong committee of American citizens, head ed by Jacob H. Schiff, has been or ganized for the purpose of hurrying up peace proceedings. Mir. Schiff is an able man--one of the greatest if nanciers and philanthropists in this country. He is universally esteemed and no American in private life has a greater following when it comes to large projects of humanity. Several of those associated with him in his peace propaganda are, like himself, practical men of affairs. Others are good men,. but visionary.
 Idealism serves high purpose, but in approaching the powers at war only wisdom of the practical sort will avail It is realism that must be reckoned with. One reason the peace argosy that went to Europe a year ago to get the linen out of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Gluet0ny Decried
 As Natioraal Sin

THE organized agitation against \ the exorbitant prices fixed by the food trust for staple articles of diet is having the desired effect. In New York, Chicago and other large cities the boycott instituted by house. wives against food dealers who were charging prohibitive prices for poul- try, butter, eggs and Irish potatoes and other vegetables accomplished it's purpose. Market quotations are com ing down. Thousands of prosperous New Workers who were able to pay fancy prices for turkeys and eggs de- nied themselves on Thanksgiving Day as matter of principle and to set an example.
 In this land of plenty there is no reason why people in good circum- stances should not indulge in. the delicacies of the season, and especial ,ly during holiday-tide, but the ex- perience of the past week has taught a useful lesson. Wholesome food we must have, but the supply can be greatly reduced without any detri- ment to the body. People, as rule, have been in the habit of eating too much. Gluttony, indeed, may be re- garded as national sin. How much we should eat and what kind of food, and whether we should have three meals or only two, or even only one, are now questions of large practical concern.
 The United States, through it's pub lie health service, is conducting a hy- gienic campaign with view of edu- eating individuals to reduce their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
THEE RULING PASSION.

s.Be as light as you can on me, judge" "Twelve months.'
 Couldn't you fix it so I could be out in time to see the world series next year?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
EVEN so.

EVEN SO. And I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me, Der the price of eggs and butter And every necessity. They might not be fit for hearing, And even less fit to print But truly it would be most cheering To cuss to my hearts content.
 A NEW THEORY. "Is money the root of all evil?' T used to think SOL replied the con servative citizen, "but since I've been lis- reformers I am beginning to suspect it's the movies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress. March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

While Sarah Bernhardt is knocking about the provinces" she submits to the inquisitive interviewer with much more But the madam knows the value of ad- Yertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

boomed so. as since election. Even the greatest of the manufacturers are con tent and preparing for four years of the greatest prosperity this country has ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
ANOTHER STAGE
STAR IN MOVIES

Ann Pennington who despite her
diminutive size, has been one of the
most colossal hits of the Ziegfield For
/ lies for the last three years. has signed
long term contract with the Famous
| Players Film company, to star in the
production OF that concern on the
Paramount program. Susie Snow
flake" a story of the musie.-l comedy
stage, has been chosen as the vehicle
for Miss Pennington's motion picture
DEBUT, active work in which has already
begun.
Though Miss Pennington IL one of
the most popular little figures on
Broadway and her countrywide repu-
tation has been won to n large extent
/ by her clever work in the Follies, she
has appeared In all the large cities
from coast TO coast In The Red
Widow" in which she toured the coun-
/ try four years ago
/ It was in this celebrated production,
which has since been adapted for the
screen by the Famous Players with
John Barrymore In the stellar role.
that Miss Permission made her debut
on the stage. Previous TO her profess
sional debut in New York, Mis- PEN
nington won an cnviable reputation In
4 Philadelphia as an amateur dancer.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
DAMAGED Goods
Shown TOMORROW

Damaged Goods" the seven-part
Mutual feature. which broke attend
ance records at the Liberty last week.
will be shown again tomorrow after
noon only.
Damaged Goods only saw the light
of day after a desperate fight for its
production.
Richard Bennett. the actor who
starred in and put on the stage pro-
duction and who now appears in the
motion pictures, played a role of hero
ism in behalf of humanity when he
set out to get the play produced II
he had not won, the pictures could not
be seen today
Mr.. Bennett CHANGED to overhear a
conversation in n Broadway cafe one
day three years ago. Two diners were
discussing a strange play of Eugene
Brieux, a French dramatist of note
What Bennett heard led him to get and
read the book. He became inspired
with the moral mission and the power
of the story. He determined to put ii
ON the stage.
1t was a long, heartbreaking fight
that followed He met obstacles at
every step. TWO theaters were prom
Used him and then refused when the
nature of the startling PLAY was
learned. He tried to put it on al a
hotel but was turned down. But pa-
thence and work triumphed At last he
got Il theater.
The world knows what happened
then. The country was swept with Il
sensation. Men and women fought to
get into the playhouse to see this dar-
ing preachment of the stage
The Veil of secrecy about the great
disease scourge of the race Was torn
away and the truth was told openly.
publicly, frankly for the first time
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
MISS VALENTINE
GRANT AT STRAND

The new Famous Players photo
drama, The Innocent Lie by Lois
Zeller, with Miss Valentine Grant, the
sweet little screen star, as Nora
O'Brien, will appear at the Strand the
first Of this week. The exquisite ex-
terror scenes were picturiZed on the
island of Bermuda, where Miss Grant
and a. we'll selected east under the led
ership of Director Sidney Olcott had
gone expressly for this production,
Nora O'Rrien. who arrives in Amer
lea With the intent OF finding her
brother and delivering a note for a
friend of hers, is injured in street
brawl Believing her to be the eX-
pected relative OF the family addressed
in the note, she is conveyed to them.
The Winters, not having seen their
little Irish cousin. welcome her as
their own.
Mrs. Winters and her two sons,
Teddy and Egan, are attentive to "Cou-
sim Nora, who persists in her plea
that she is not their cousin. Thinking
that the injury had affected her mind
all her protests go unheeded After a
while Nora becomes accustomed to her
enjoyable surroundings and rejoices
only in the fact that her Identity re-
mains only in the unforgotten past
Her daring rescue Of Teddy, the
youngest of the family, establishes her
more firmly in their hearts
Her brother, notorious thief. plans
to rob the wealthy Winters. BY re-
markable strategy he secures the posi-
ton of chauffeur in the family; here
the first meeting in America of sister
and brother takes place, Suspicious
and thrilling adventures follow
Valentine Grant, by her splendid por-
trayal Of these trying situations, ere
ates a new dramatic character on the
motion picture stage. Credit enough
cannot be given the notable direction
Of Mr.. Olcott, and the cast which sup
ports her so admirably, which includes
such popular photoplayers as Robert
Cain, Hunter Arden. Jack ]. Clark and
| Morris Foster.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
AT THE BOISE THEATERS
mary. P|CKFORD IN A
PARAMOUNT PICTURE
AT THE ISIS THEATER

"The Eternal Grind" in which the
incompatible Mary Pickford is starred
by the Famous Players Film company,
is THE Paramount Picture at the Isis
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1t
is, IL possible, even more powerful
than any photoplay in which Mary
Pickford has ever appeared and gives
that star the greatest opportunity of
her film career. The story briefly, is
as follows:
Three sisters, Mary, Amy and Jane,
live together in dire poverty, working
in a factory owned by James Wharton.
Mary, the role enacted by Miss Pick
ford, is capable, fearless girl who has
assumed the responsibility of caring
for her other sisters, Amy, a moral
weakling, and Jane, a chronic invalid.
Ernest, the worthless son of Wharf
ton, establishes Amy in an apartment
of her own and the worry and anguish
which Amy's terrible mistake causes
her sisters result in complete break
down of Jane.
If Jane is not sent away, the doctor
gives Mary no hope for her recovery.
In her desperation, Mary makes a di-
rect appeal to the elder Wharton. but
is summarily dismissed from his home.
Ernest, however sees Mary and. cap
tivated by her beauty, attempts TO win
her as he did Amy. The latters sus-
picions aroused by Ernests indiffer-
ence. she arms herself and follows him
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
MOVIE SERIAL KEEPS
HIN FROM U. S. SERVICE

- Louis. Mo. May l3.-Tnele sam
and his preparedness plans can go to
thu perditiou how-woWs this summer
for all John Satter, Of Boone, Mo,
cares
Learning that the moving picture
serial strange Case of Mary Page" is
not shown on the regular program at
the United States marine corps recruit
depot. Port ROYAL. 5, G.. Sutter abso
lutely refused to enlist after passing
tho examination, and asked to have his
entry into the service postponed until
h. could see the remaining chapters Of
the serial.
But other and more interesting
pictures are shown 1T tho recruit
depot" the local marine corps recruit
ing officer told Suffer.
II don't care about that" returned
the recruit, Il started in to zee what
happened In Mary Page and l'm going
- SCI II through If It takes all sum-
mer@
This statement shows upon careful
analysis, the recruiting officer said. a
close resemblance to another made by
General Grant Years ago, and is a
strong indication that the recruit is
imbued with d proper spirit of grit and
determination
But in any case the United States
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
GEORGE HOWARD TO BE
NEW PUBLICITY MAN FOR
IDAHO AMUSEMENT CO.

9. W. MaXfie1d has severed his con-
nection with the Idaho Amusement
company as publicity man and his
place will be taken by George Howard,
formerly manager Of the Woolworth
store in this city. Mr.. Howard has had
wide experience as a publicity and ad :
vertising man and his new employers,
who control the Strand, the Isis aud
the Comic theaters. we're very fortu-
nate in securing his services. He will
Begin in his new position tomorrow.
Mr. Maxfield will take a position with
one of the large mining companies of
this state
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
ISLANDER" COMES
TO THE MAJESTIC

Tomorrow and Tuesday tnc great
Galician Jewess-Bertha kalch-stage
star and prima donna of grand opera
both in Europe and America i'll make
her picture debut in Islander" at the
Majestic thcater. The name kalich
has been heard for years as being as
ISOLATED with tic great operas IF
Stradella and Offenbach, but never be-
fore has SO powerful name been
spoken in pictures. The story of
Islander il one that carries Vital
lesson to every man and woman in
the land, married or single il makes no
difference, no one can turn away from
the teachings Of this modern society
drama. The title of the play in Itself
is sufficient TO describe the character
of the story and little need be said
other than it will bring the shudder of
fear, the tear of sorrow and lastly the
smile of joy and happiness to one as
the secret recesses Of the lives IL 4
husband and Wife. whose paths have
been hcwn by the cruel hand Of fate,
leaving distress, doubt and hatred in
its wake, are shown. II is true that
behir every cloud of darkness there
is a ray of light that would peep in
whenever the opportunity passes b..
for after all the difficulties that
Helen Ayers tB artha Kaliehl as the
wife ef John Blair Gf'. jerome Law
lerl has had thct find themselves
happily located IA their home With
their children, When the 'fade-oe
comes in the last act of this thrilling
picture.
The News Weekly With current
events in pictures, and two acts Of
vaudeville. are offered to elese this
program Of exceptional merit aud
worth.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

to see who the new charmer might be.
The sacrifices which she has made for
Jane have necessitated Mary's re-
moval from the old rooms to more
humble quarters. So when Amy fol-
lows Ernest into a tenement house
and confronts him with a revolver as
he takes another girl in his arms, she
is stunned to find that the girl is her
own sister Mary.
In a tremendous scene, Mary takes
in the situation and. Selling the re-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

Grace V; lentiae, who is starred with
Lionel Barrymore in 'Dorian's Di-
vorce, forthcoming Rolfe- Metro
wonderfully. Is the only woman honor
airy member of ne Los Angeles Press
club, city where she Won great pop
ularity playing leading roles in stock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
MUSICAL SHOWS At
THE PINNEY THEATFR

Two weeks of musical comedy by a
high class company will be given at
the Pinney theater. beginning May =.
The La Sale Musical Comedy company
will present all royalty bills including
The Time, the Place and the Girl,
THE Girl Question, "A Night for a
Day" and other we'll known musical
productions. The company is COM
posed Of % people, including a strong
chorus
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
tomorrow.

volver from Amy's band, she holds
Ernest at bay while minister is OBJ
tanned. Then she slides behind cur
tain and holds the gun at Ernest's back
while he and Amy go through the mar
riage ceremony. Meanwhile Mary has
fallen in love with Owen Wharton,
Ernest's manly brother, and after Il
few more obstacles are overcome the
film ends happily
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

had racing stable in New Jersey
when Harold was boy. ana Harold
spent his vacations then breaking colts.
He has driven r1any noted trottors AID
PAGERS, including Joe Patchen, the IA =
nous trotter. In a gentleman's road
race.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

Harold Lockwood. the Metro star.
soon to be seen in The Come Back"
with May Allison, Is fond of horses and
especially trotting horses, His father
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

sent over the cliffs at Point Firmin
1t dropped go feet and broke in mid
air as a result of the gasoline tanks
explosion.
Miss Gertrude Mccoy goes surf
bathing In THE Isle of Love" and in
disereetly leaves her clothing where
the waves carry away every single
thing. Yes, them too.
But isn't Sidnez Drew just rough on
slapstie.l comedy?
IT'S like cheap burlesque. only fit
for a certain type of man and ques-
tionable women" he says.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

Harry Q. Hoyt. chief scenario writer
on the Metro staff is an expert in and
out OF doors golfer and recently won
honors in the club championship con-
test of indoor golf held at the Yale
club, where he is a member
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

marine corps will have to wait for
John Sutter Of Boone, Mo. until Mary
Page gets through with him.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

Mss EDNA PURNIANCE, who
I'M plays opposite Charlie Chaplin
I'll and so is a familiar figure to
al some millions Of Americans, is
not yet twenty. She attended
yassar college, where, according to her
biographer, she was noted for her work
in amateur theatricals. Mr.. Chaplin
discovered" her while she was playing
with an amateur theatrical company in
San Francisco. He Immediately en-
gagged ler as hij leading woman and
she has appeared with him in every
Chaplin release since. Miss Purviance
IS awfully ambitious, and hopes some
day to star in a company of her own.
Turned Down by Uncle Sam.
Grace Valentine, who is starred with
Lionel Barrymore in "Do-ian's Di-
vorce." a Metro play, is the only Ii
censed woman aviator in the country,
and had hopes of going to McXico with
the army until her application was
turned down.
The only place they have for wo-
men in the army is with the Red
Cross" Miss Valentine said, comment
ing on the matter. y suppose will
have to rig up sort Of nursing aero
pane ue1OIe tIeS Viii TAKE NE, ana /
Will do that if it is necessary for me to
serve my country.
Suffer Cramr for Sweet Charity
Mae Murray, Blanche Sweet, Cleo
Ridgley, Fannie Ward and Anita King.
and other Lasky- Paramount stars.
are all suffering with writer's cramp,
and there is not a drop of ink left in
the Lasky studio.
Each of these stars has had the
pleasant job of autograpfing 500 photo
graphs to be sold for the benefit of the
actors fund. These photographs are to
be sent to Chicago publication for
distribution.
The Hut pf Men" is the title
of Mary ru latest Red Feather
picture. The Hantress Of Men" is a
woman midway between vampire and
flirt. Joseph Girard plays the role of
man among men, who tames the
heartless woman by proving immune
TO er Wiles, marrying her by force
and then hiding his love for her until
milady Is sufficiently tanned.
For sceae in "Sultana." a Balboa
play, a six-passenger touring car was
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14

For scele in "Sultana," a Balboa
play, siX-passenger touring car was
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-14
NEMSNOTES 1NpQIELAND
5 6VnAIsY DEAN "

Hiss EDNA PURvIANCE, who
plays opposite Charlie Chaplin
and so is familiar figure to
III some millions of Americans, is
- not yet tutantr She nttendnd