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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

with pillowcases to match, for her
guest room--and for that sacred chest
where her linen treasures are stored.
Such sheets may be made by the
housewife herself-though the spin
ming and weaving are rather outside
of her particular province these days.
Linen by the yard in sheeting width
should be purchased and enough ma
terial allowed for deep hens at the
top of the sheets and a generous fold
over the blankets-to show off the
hemstitched hem and the padded in
itial above it. The lower hem need
not be hemstitched; but must be
hemmed by hand-machine stitching
on linen sheet or pillow case is a
dissertation. The pillow slips should
have inch deep hens, also hem
stitched. with the embroidered initial
in the center Of one side.
Rufned pillow cases are very fash
ionable just now and the treasure
chest may contain set OF these also:
but keep the frilled pillow cases for
e. young and pretty guest. Frilled bed
belongings do not appeal to certain
personalities any more than pink
boudoirs do and the distinguished.
dignified hemstitched pillow cases will
please much better the guest who Is
|averse to frilly and fluffy surround
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29
0HRICE dear to the heart Of the
good housekeeper is that treas
ure chest of snowy napery and
ban6 yrnnol,t 1iponc for cnoria1


use. If she entertains a good deal,
she delights in setting out table and
guest room with the best in her pos
session; If visitors come rarely, she
goes over her supply Of beautiful
linens ever so often, handling them,
counting them, delighting anew in
them. No costly bit of faience, no
heavy piece of cut glass-not even
silver itself warns the very cookies
of the housewifely heart like hand
some linens. And this has been so
since the days when betrothed maid
spun and wove her own supply Of
coverlets, sheets, pillowslips and table,
cloths from home grown flax. In the
linen closet of newly made matron
whose apartment Is filled with ex-
pensive wedding presents, is a treas
ured tablecloth. woven almost two
hundred years ago up In the Berkshire
Hills by the great-great-grandm
Of the bride; and not even the costly
f1let lace luncheon cloth, handsomest
of all the modern linens in that con-
venient linen-closet with an electric
light that is flashed on by the opening
Of the door, is as precious to the young
housekeeper as the ancient tablecloth.
Creamy white 1t is. and OF soft.
loose weave in the famous block pat
tern of the olden time. And this won
derful, home-woven linen, made from
home-spun fax, is as firm and strong
after five generations Of use as It was
when it went into the little Berkshire
maids linen-chest. For the past two
generations, however, the tablecloth
has rested somewhat from its labors.
1t is brought out only occasionally:
always at Thanksgiving time. and
sometimes in company with some old
blue and white china and pair Of
Sheffield plate candlesticks. for after
noon tea.
Modern linens may or may not en-
dure through two centuries but some
OF them are exceedingly beautiful
nevertheless-and exceedingly costly
too! One must pay pretty price for a
lace encrusted dinner cloth. and even
linen sheets. hemstitched by hand may
be regarded among the Injuries Of
existence. Every housewife yearns
for a pair or two of flne linen sheets
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adays; all modern towels are hemmed,
stitched. Scalloped towels are not as
fashionable as they were; the hand
soonest towel for the treasure chest is
of fine, plain white damask with an
inch deep, hemstitched hem and a
very tiny edging Of crocheted seal
lops or tatted lace below the hem
The medallions are of hand crocheted
filet, buttonholed to the damask.
Above each medallion is a conven-
tional flower design embroidered by
hand. Towels OF this quality should
be very large; it is mistake to put
8 great deal of handwork on a. skinny
little towel that will add no distinction
to the guest room. and the futile little
guest towel" which everybody was
presenting everybody else two years
ago because it was so cheap and easy
to make, has almost disappeared from
well furnished homes.
The day" pillow which presides
elegantly over the handsomely dressed
bed should perhaps be condemned be-
cause it has no actual use. 1t Is for
ornament only; no gues- -ould dream
of laying her head on 1t for a nap,
though one guest the scribe knows of
did find such pillow exactly the
thing for her small poodle to repose
upon, his own pillow having been left
at home. But the "day" pillow lends
such indisputable grace and finish to
a whole room that the heart of every
woman warns toward its prettiness.
A pink satin one with a removable
cover Of handkerchief linen trimmed
with cluny insertion and a large ret
medallion Is particularly pretty. Pink
ribbon bows tie the ends of the cover
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

~ HE prettiest conceits ever. are be-
ing brought out in furs for youth
~ full wearers. From Paris comes
the latest notion In fur muff and hat
to match. the hat saucy jockey cap
Of white satin with a rakishly droop-
ing crown of beaver and white coney
fur. arranged SO that the narrow
stripes converge the crown center
where several ermine tails form sort
of pompon. The muff. also striped
with beaver and white coney is tiny
affair-just about big enough for the
hands to be tucked into-and at the
ends are ermine tails forming little
fringe. These small. dainty muffs are
carried high-almost at the chin. with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29

and efficiency and neatness are quail
ties which appeal to the eye Of every
employer A fiatiron, a small gas
plate and an evening once a week
spent in pressing form another
combination of success in dressing
we'll on small amount.
The girl who buys tailored gar
ments for the hard wear of a business
life, with its contact with dusty office
files, the constant getting up and sit
ting down on cushionless chairs, The
push and crowd of people In public
vehicles at night and morning rush
hours, should look we'll not only to
material and cut. but also to Innings,
facings and stitchings. For these are
the things that keep costume smart,
and not the cleverly shaped fabric on
the outside. Skirts that are faced
with a sleazy stiffening, loaded with
dressing, will soon become limp and
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Good Lines, Good Ma
terjals. But Unobtrusiue
Style the Business Wo-
man s Slogan : The Oc-
rcasional Frock of Ores
sy Character = Outer
Wear That MustStar1
Hard Service.

- HERE are. certain things the
business woman counts among
the "must-haves;" one of these
~ is an all-weather coat; another
a smart tailored suit of good material
and cut but of unobtrusive style.
These garments she wisely buys at
mid-season. after opening prices have
come down a bit and when fashions
are SO well established that it is easy
to Judge what styles will safely carry
over into another year. Good material
is an important point; not only does
the garment made of fine material
keep its lines better and respond more
happily to cleaning processes; but it
also dyes satisfactorily. The checked
wool suit of tlfis season with white
cloth ripings, can become very at
tractive dark blue suit for another
season, provided It's material is good
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together over the pillow.
The elongated between-meal cloth
Is intended for use on a table drawn
out to accommodate one leaf. In
families of six or eight a leaf must
be kept constantly in tho table or a
great deal of work made for the maid
at each meal; and the long, oval CEN
terpiece looks better on such a table
than the usual round cloth. Hand
embroidery, cut-out work and dlet
medallions decorate tablecloths, cen
terpieces and doilies for formal use.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29
MOVIES FOR BABY.

n HE up-to-date infant has most
advanced rattle which offers dis
~ traction In the guise of moving
pictures of nursery rhymes. One peeps
at the pictures through round hole
and as the rattle revolves, the, pic
lures change rapidly. In the end of
the rattle is the good old "teething-
ring" upon which even the most mod
ern infant bites with interest and
comfort.
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Captivating Furs for the Debutante

the elbows bent and the fingertips
lightly thrust into the ends Of the
muff. The effect is immensely coquet-
tish--and tiny bit demure. also.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01
THE PROGRESS OF ALASKA
(By CHARLES D. GARFIELDl

completion of the railroad to the In tcrior and the exploitation Of the
 vast coal deposits will provide the essential elements that will result
 in not only a return of the prosper
 ity of the high grade placer gold days, but an increased development of the resources other than gold
 mining in the vast Interior. The
 Northwest, which includes Sewarl Peninsula. has held it's own and is
 working out plans for greater and
 a more economical production in the future. Southern Alaska is striving
 with Southeastern Ala ska for first place in the statistical record and with increased copper production aul railroad building will likely
 reach that position b. the close of the present year.
 The value of shipments to and from the different divisions for tie
 calendar year 1915, follows:
 SOutneaSterh S3o,Sol,l IS
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01
Bl HAROLD II. POST

or waves of prO&p"T!iE. but ih"T" IS 4 ,irrdy. vigorous Hr"Alh iu" 10 ;h" vA~t natural resources from which her citizen, C,aw in ever .n,r"ns.ng volume.
 No better evidence 0! this fact can be found than Inc inCr"a"" of tine deposits. surplus and undivided profits 0f ;hr Territorial banks of Alaska during th" year ending May 2rd. l@ic The deposits. on th" third day 0! th" pr"yious May. w"r" g. 07H.A7J.H2. th" surplus M. $fH,""O. ant the undivided profits w"T" $l"i.- 7<n.1U On th" third day of May. Ol this year. the deposits amounted iO >i.u1".';3G.iN. n" increase Q; Ap- proNimatcly on" million dollars. th" surplus. this year. waS lHi,i0l.N". an increase Of abOut $%G,u"". Nnil" the undivided profits this year %"r" $@il.ii>h&. an increase Dl almost $5J 5000 These Iigur"s ip Hot rln- brace th" financial stAt'n"n' "f 'h" national hank.. who's" r"r"r'a ST" fil,t only in Washington, n. (. . During th, sam" period there w"r" four new banks organized: The Bank of Alaska. at Skagway, with q capitalization of $2j,U00, branch O tn" Bank of Alaska, al Wrang"ll and another branch of the sam" in
 stitution. at Anchorage, with q com
 binrl capital of $5",0o". and the liar
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01

fail to meet their obligations.
 When the great wc-.d-wa- !s ovc. will begin. which Nili be felt through out the United States. but the only manner in whicn il cam affect tEis country will bc to create an in- creased demand for our products. l predict that nest year will show an even greater propDrtionate i'm prnvcmcnt in tine financial conLi- tion of the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01

0NE OF the best indications of the progress of Alaska iS found
 in the record Of its commerce and trade at the customs house. While portions or the Territory have declined in development and produc- tion in other parts have greatly ad- vanced. Awaiting cheaper transpor- tatiOn and fuel the valley of the Tukon and itS tributaries has de- lined each ycAr since 1912. Thc
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01

! '.t.;EA is affected hy iluctua- R .u""* of commercial and econ,
 om!r conditions l"ss than any q. n"r bar; of tn" country. <" far - :A. financial affair. of th" Terri '.l. yr" concerned there ar" no wet or dry seasons. neither too much .., Ir nor "Nc"s>ivr cold. no panics
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01
Financial Condition In Alaska

r.m"n Narla'.aI Bank. ot S""ar'!, capitalized ar $".""". Th"r" w"rc no lailurr. and out on" .!Iaur!ai iu
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01

Cn.:.i,y e: jhr First NUinnal ".,'A "I Lun":,u, Alaska. and 2 ur"mi'.rni .t'"%i"n pioneer aEd ii- ,,;,nr.'". NJ. Post cam" to Juneau ;aT'' y,'HrE ;r.'n from tOriOva. For H"Tiy ii" ndd h"'m q prominent Nom" resident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-01

President of tnc E. M. Bchrends Baak. and Gi the F.. M. Bohrcn iS Company. incorporated. General Mcr- rhIni!s".
 MT. Bclrcnda Is thc dean of Alas ka BankcI:. and 2 pioneer 0f Juneau. n" lH15 Development Number of The Empire. r"f". ring To Mir. Bch- rrujS. si.i.
 MT. BcarcnGs lCng ago ceased 10 be a mere local figure. His cOur- Agc. his faith in Alaska and his ,aown financial strength and husi- 1CSS integrity /: ave caused those in ,h" fiAnnciaI world elsewher" 10 mink pf him when big Alaska things are being considered. In the largest meaning nf the term. B. M. B"h- r"ndS iS an Empire builder. He iS made Ol the sterling stuff that has charactcrizch so many oi the pion- ger developers whose Ortcrly minds and uniiring work hay" contributed cohesion and sound business prin- ciplrS 10 the march of Empir" from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He is Il big man who has played larg" part in lnyi"g Ii" foundations "i Ala ka'% fGiur".
 .titu;ion discontinued business, the Valdez Bank and Trust Company, " hich liquidatcd during Augl>t. 1915. paying it's liabilities in full. |, would bc very dilticul; 10 make Alaska more prosperous. The de. mand for our fish. our copper and our gold has always exceeded the
 output Our fish are the best. our
 copper and gold mines the richest | and our banks the strongest in the world. because our dcpositOr5 ar" our
 producers. They liz the gold from ! thc ground and deposit il in the banks to keep Tor them. can safe
 iy say that over sixty per Ccntum
 D: the entire population of south
 eastern Alaska have bank accounts
 md there Is no country, in the whole Universe, where the common people are SO well off and cOntcnted
 The banks of Alaska take large l Ioiccniagc Q. risks. but their loSSC: 1T" q minimum, aS few Alaskan:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23
SUNFLOWERS AS A CROP.
Proved More Profitable Per Acre Than
az Bushels OF Corn.

An Indiana farmer had piece of muck
land which was subject to late frost so
that every time he planted corn II failed
to mature. He finally decided to try sun
flowers. and after some experimenting
grew 80 acres. The cost Of productions
including blowing. narrowing planting
seed. cutivating, harvesting, threshinG
and rent of land was Sll.S an acre.
They Welded 500 pounds seed to the
acre, which sold for $3.50 per 100 pounds,
making gross income 5000, and set profit
slS5. This Is better than a 60-bushel
corn crop He sold the seed to he used
as feed for birds and poultry. Also for
seed, and as medicine for horses and cat
tie.
The methods of culture explained In
Farm and Home are as follows; The
land and crop was handled ABOUT the
same as for corn. The seed bed was put
in fine condition. and the seed vas planted
at corn planting time with a corn planter
set to plant the kernels two or three inch-
es deep. 1t takes from 10 to 10 pounds OF
seed to plant Al acre.
The stalks are thinned so as to stand
from 70 to IS inches apart In the row
II thicker, they do not produce croT
of such good quality. The thinning should
he done when the Salks are about eight
inches high When the heads come &c
fun bloom, ! go over tho field and pull
off the surplus flowers, leaving only three
or four to develop on each stalk.
I The seed was harvested hcfore il wa'
quite ripe to avoid shattering, which
causes great loss The heads we're drieC
1horoughly before threshiug so that none
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23

VERMONT RREN1TGES.

Norman W French, 50, Oldest man III
Woodstock IS dead. He was civil war
veteran.
The Rev. r II. CROSBY has resigned
as nastor of the Methodist Church at
East Franklin
Leo y. Hall OF Rockingham has iiiod Il
nctItion in bankruptcy. Ills liabilltl'S
ara s.2357 and his assets 5000, all claimed
exempt
rho Rev. Arthur V. Woodwork or
uarwinton. Conn, begins his pastor
.te at the First Congregational Church
Vast Brattlcboro, May a.
uccause he s.olo s24 from Mrs, w. j.
>nderson Of Brattleboro, Henry !"
Wood will have to spend four I" SIN
months in iaii and pay f'ne or VIM
Ann STORY Chapter, u. A. r., of Rut-
land will work for the next month on
surgical dressings to he sent To Eng
land for use by the armies OF the al
lies.
Ereemont l.. Ross OF Rutland Is, has
r..;gped a contract to do parachute
cumming from balloon and othcr
sensational acts at fairs and parks TINS
next summer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23

value IN increasing the crop Yields, hut
from my observations this is less i'm
portant factor than either of hose men
toned AS \ matter Of fact the use ~
tho tractor Frequently has no bearing
whatever ON tho crop 'ic1 ?rd Nae Ner.
maps been responsible for as many do
creases as increases in Yields
II do not wish o bc unders God az iN-
timatinS that the tractor Will rot increase
crop Yields, as in many cases It will do So,
but such Increases are a great deal more
likely to result from plowins and pre-
pairing tho seed bed nj the proper time
than from more intensive cultivation y
the form Of deep blowing, subs oiling ct
Future tractor development shonld Nc
conservative, but I believe that il should
i've progressively 80. The tractor can
only hc Developed by being used on farms
and | believe that il should be adopted as
RAPIDLY as possible on farms where its
usa will prove profitable Tie tractor
has barely emerged from the expert
mental stage in fact, q great many makes
have not vet emerged
zone of the most Important factors IL
the future tractor development from
farmers standpoint. a. it has hcen in he
past, will oc the price at winch tractors
can he sold The large outfits OF a few
years ago were altogether too expensive
to Justify their purchase on tho average
farm. and the prices of many Of thns"
now on tho market are also too hiGn !"
make really economical investment for
| the farm. II is moro than probable how
ever, that as the volume Of business in
creases the prices viii he reduced. The
| tractor of poor quality is dear to the
farmer nj any price. The price Is very
important to the farmer, but quality is
still moro important"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23
LODGE SAYS ONLY
IS J.. s. SHIPS ARE
READY TO FIGHT.

Washington. March Ex-senator Lodge
of Massachusetts declared to-day in the
Senate that the United States though 1t
was stated repeat teddy that tho American
navy consisted Of forty-one battleships
built building or authorized. could not
really mobilize now more than fifteen
fighting ships Of the first line
I'VE hear that We have forty.one hat
tlcship~" said Mr.. Lodge "rhnt Ia the
statement that is put out to tho coun-
tiy-that we have forty-on hattleships-
drcadnoughts. re-dreadnoughts. and
super -dreadnoughts. built. building or All
thorized. Those that are bniding or au-
thorized simply ships on paper What
We want 20 know. what it is important
for us to know. is the strength OF our
actual fighting fleet which can defss Il
the coasts of the United States II war
should come upon us Let me analyzc
those forty-one battleships.
Mine Of them arc building or author
lied. That leaves 80
Three are recorded IN the directory
Of February /. 1915, as out of commits
sion-the Indiana. Iowa and Massa :
chusetts. The Iowa was authorized in
1892 and the Indiana and Massachusetts
in 1890. ! think they We're commissioned
in 1891 They are more than % years
old now. That leaves -.
THE Oregon. which is in full com
mission is more than N years old She
was built at the same time as the In
diana and Massa chusetts. and. althougl
now on special service, is super-annuatcd
for the battle line. That leaves 2S
I'm commission, but in reserve are
the North Dakota and the Georgia
which also are under repair. and the
alabama Illinois. Maine, Missouri. Ohic
and Wisconsin, total OF eight. Thai
leaves 20 There are vessels in com
mission. but in reserve and we are tolc
that this is done in other countries
but II is done with this important diff
ference: The ships in reserve in othc,
countries have their full complement 81
men. Our ships in reserve have no
half their compliments OF men. They
are stripped Of their men in order t.
supply the fleet because We have :
shortage Of seamen due to the failur,
Of Congress to appropriate, and the re
suit is that these ships are, for thu
time being. really out OF commission
THAT leaves 20. There are also unde
repair the New Hampshire. Vermont
Connecticut and kearsarge. There i
some structural defect In them, I an
sorry TO say. and they will have to b
largely rebuilt. That leaves l6.
THE Kentucky is stationed at Yer
Cruz Therefore We are able to mo
billie u ships Of the first lighting line
with three submarines, no aircraft an
no battle cruisers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23
GERMAN IN TRUNK
CROSSES ATLANTIC

London, March 2l-Ater crossing the
|n tlantic from New York in his wife :
|trunk, Captain Rover German engi-
|neer. was detected by the British at
|1Sirkwau and interned, according TO "A
s,orv appearing in Danish newspapers to-
|day and forwarded by Reuters Copenha-
|gen correspondent.
Captain Rover was an engineer AT Nlao
't'hau. China. lie escaped after the can
ture by the japanese and made his way
so New York, whence he and his wife
sailed for Copenhagen. To escape detec-
ton the captain arranged to cross tho At
.iantic in her cabin trunk lie remained
3n the trunk during the daytime, breath
ing through a ventilator inserted over the
lame plate, and emerged from the trunk
during the night
None of the passengers suspected the
ruse. although 1t was noticed that eNcep-
tionally largo meals were sent to Frau
Rower's cabin. At Kirkwall the captain
left the trunk fearing he would he de-
tected when inspectors searched the lug
cage. and he was caught in the packing
room He was nterned, but his wife was
rermitted to proceed, reaching Copen-
tagen yesterday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23
THE REPORTER At THE BANQUET

EIere | must sit by tho hour.
Harking to speeches that bore,
Gosh, hut my temper gets sour,
Wish | could sneak to the door,
Friends We have with us tonight
(icar that dull Toasimaster drooD.
"One who will give us delight
zone who's an ass and fooD.
Now i've is off on n speech,
Good for a wearisome spell!
If he keeps on ! shall screeCh.
why don't they give him tho be'l7
Stories of lineage old
Jokes of hoariest age,
Phrases all covered with mould,
Thoughts in a lettering stage,
These are the things ! must hear
These are my crosses to bear.
This they call "mirth and good cheer
Lord, give me air, give me air
Heavens. I'm glad I got out
Why, | was going insane.
] would have persisted, no doubt
But for the bubbling champagne
Back to the shop ! must go.
Where I shall sit down and write,
'IIumor and Wit we're aglow,
1t was scintillant night"
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-23
TRACTOR ECONOMICAL
increases Efficiency and VIII He fart
Of Ordinary Farm Equipment.

-.
Arnold T. f''"''' 49,
office OF farm mi" N;,>,..
department Oh "S'!'H''0'e 80 -.,...,
Interesting olSouss'o'' WI ''o,,
les IN 'ne ''.i ,,.,. -. hos
FARMING IN ms ol''S, '',., ,e'" ~. ., -r,
investigated ,he o"i'' ,,,o,,
tractor ana MS 90" -,
data o"'a'"eu i'"'' ~ .s..
farmers III al' par! VI s.
~" hesI"S ''' u'', ,,,'I.,., r.,,i, 20
"''. 80 -,'..., I,,,,.,,,., ,,,,oro+io, mud
tractor" as "9"''''' s,,,,,,,o,.
'o-oper"'N"
INC 'r"''oT - 'N'"''''"S ..,,;',.
Inc oruiI'drN '"'' -
case e"ch l''"' '"'',u ~,
'or' anu 'n''v w., ,,,s.,,,, ,,',r,, r;,,,
more otPo' '"'''' ,.' ,,,o.o,,,
th' tractor '''', WIN a.
lracl'o""N a., '"' ...., . n.
ne oa'''e' WI "'''''' ,r. ,,.,u ,r,a,, -.
'"ee' ,"cH' S'" .nin,, ,ho ,-,,,,or co, do