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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

and Brazil, but Dr. Jones believes the stories of German mobilization in these countries "are not to be taken seriously" Even if reservists are be- ing recruited in Chile flor service in Mexico," they cannot be numerous certainly not half a million, as re- ported.
 From 1920 to 1912, according to a statement issued by the Brazilian colonization department in 1913, all told only 3,214,042 immigrants en- tered Brazil, and but 116,15O came from Germany. "As many Italians went to Brazil in 1891 alone as there were German immigrants in the cen tury preceding the war" Some of Dr. Jones' statements may be disputed, as others have given much larger figures regarding the numerical strength of Germans in Latin-America.
 However, the conclusion of his ar ticle is significant Dr. Jones says;
 It is not safe, however, to as-
 sume that German sympathizers
 would be impotent to cause trou-
 ble. Germans are prominent in the
 financial and commercial life of
 more than one South American
 country. What they could do as
 Germans Is negligible, but what
 they could do. backed by the large
 German capital invested in these
 lands that is another question,
 in South America as it is in the
 United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

 By Rudyard Kipling.
 The earth is full of anger,
 The seas are dark with wrath. The nations in their harness Go up against our path;
 Ere yet we loose the legions- Ere yet we draw the blade, Jehovah of the Thunders,
 Lord God of Battles, aid! High lust and froward bearing, Proud heart, rebellious brow Deaf ear and soul uncaring,
 We seek thy mercy now! The sinner that forswore thee. The fool that passed thee by. Our times are known before thee Lord, grant us strength to die! For those who kneel beside us At altars not thine own. Who lack the lights that guide us, Lord, let their faith atone!- If wrong we did to call them,
 By honor bound they came; Let not thy wrath befall them, Bat deal to us the blame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

eulogy of the flag that was going to finally wave in triumph over the dynas- ties of the Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs. He said the flag was destined to float in spite of Germany's ruthless subma- rlne war.
 Hon. w. w. Brandon was the last to speak. He told a pathetic and stirring war story that had the crowd wet eyed, but ready to fight and when he said: Boys, don't wait for conscrpton; volun- teer now" there were many ready to do it. Judge Brandon can surely arouse patriotic fervor.
 Just word about the resolutions sent to Hon, George Huddleston, M. c. There was no effort made to publicly decry him for his stand It wcs ~,-~r'-- zI7 srrg V to get the wish as mpes his constituent M exn4ass aaen,x@iseA and they did i a@ Haae he wifi sac his way clear pport ne presiaAns
 It was wondsffs1i d41l4faaG.-..os. e,I,.- showed that all classes, nationalities and creeds were united in the matter of up- holding the honor and dignity of the American nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
Peace ascend to Heaven

BEGINNING THE DAY--God help us to stand in front of our liberties and of the liberties of all men, with out the lust of blood or of territory or of fame, without the hope of re- venge, without anger, without haste. God help us to be Thy regiments, fighting for the things which Thou hast committed to us and wilt re- quire again at our hands. In Christ's name. Amen.-H.M.E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

WS( 7 ASHINGTON, April 20.-(SpeciaL) )
 MW Directly east of the Vimy ridge
 and 15 miles by rail northeast of Arras lies Douai. toward which the British and Canadian troops are now ad- vancing. The historic city, in the midst of the Douai plains is the subject of the following war geography bulletin issued from the Washington headquarters of tho National Geographic society:
 "Bisected from north to south by the canalized River Scarpe, the city of Douai, which at the outbreak of the war had a thriving population of nearly 4o,000, is sit uated on marshy plain. It's beginning goes back to Gallo Roman times and during the numerous conflicts which deci- mated this section of Flanders in medic val days it freqeuntly suffered at the hands of English, French, Spanish, Ger man and Flemish armies. One of the most notable contests at arms in it's his- tory was the city's resistance to Louis XI in 1479, an event long celebrated every year by the Fete de Gayant. Half a cen- tury after the French King was discom- fted before It's walls the place fell before the Spaniards In i667 it finally bowed to the forces of France under Louis XIV. Then came the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene in ITO, but the English regime was short-lived, for three years later it became definitely part of the French domain by the Treaty of Utrecht
 "Douai is celebrated in ecclesiastical history as a popular place of refuge for English Roman Catholics who fled from their native land during the reign Of Queen Elizabeth. Cardinal Allen estab- lished seminary here, where priests were educated for England and it was here, also, that the text of the Old Testament was prepared and later combined with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
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GIVE THEM CREDIT

From the Chicago Tribune
 The Washington Post" prints the poem beginning God give us men" with the credit line. 'J. G. Holland, in the Kan sas City Star" May we expect the Get tysburg speech by "A. Lincoln in the Pelican Rapids Press" and the Ten Con- mandments by George w. Moses in the Jacobsville Hazel Wand?,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
HISTORIC CITY OF DOUAI

the New Testament previously translated at Rheims, the whole being published at Douai in 1909 as the English Roman Cath Douai or Douay Bible.
 "The Notifications of Douai disappeared long ago and in their place, prior to the present war, were beautiful boulevards and public gardens The conspicuous architectural feature of the town (prob- ably destroyed long since by shellfre). was the five-storied belfry of the hotel de Vile beautiful Gothic structure dat ing back to the fifteenth century.
 Before 1t fell victim to the Teutonic advance upon Paris Douai was thriving industrial center. One of it's most impor- tant establishments was large cannon factory. Glass and chemicals. ropes, farm implements, soap, and leather were also manufactured here, while the Scarpe canal afforded cheap water transperta- tion for extensive trade in grain, agri- cultural products and coal.
 Among the famous figures in the world of art and letters who have shed lustre on Douai as their birthplace were Jean Bellegambe the Elder, the painter sur named 'Maitre de Couleurs;' Mme. Des- bordes-V Valmore, the poetess, and vio- vanni da Bologna, the sculpto~. Most Of Bologna's masterpieces were executed in Italy during the last half of the sixteenth century and still remain there but one of the finest-two nude figures fighting is lost. An interesting copy in lead of the lost work once occupied a place of honor in the quadrangle in front of Brasenose college Oxford, but S6 years ago it was sold for junk by the authorities of the institution and the plumber who bought it melted it and converted it into lead pipe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
EXCITING EPISODE

How was the I. W. W, orator re- ceived last night?"
 His audience followed him closely" "Indeed?" ''Yes. If he hadn't been such good sprinter they would have caught him, too."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT
 The man behind the blow is as i'm portant as the man behind the gun"
 That's so, but he doesn't look as inn portant and he doesn't feel important. Why not give the man behind the blow a uniform that will fascinate the ladies?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
WHAT HE DESERVED

T do not care" Said Henry Blair,
 About my country's wrongs. I do not rush To join the crush
 Of patriotic throngs. The bands may play, Day after day,
 And orators upbraid; I will not roam, I'll stay at home,
 Although I'm not afraid A small man rose And smashed his nose And blackened his eyes with vim; And no one said, While Henry bled,
 My heart goes out to him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
BEYOND HIS MEANS

BEYOND HIS MEANS
 You see a great many jokes in the newspapers about automobiles, but very few about motorboats. Why Is that? "The explanation Is quite simple. newspaper man can stand on a street cor ner and study the eccentricities of an automobile, but he can't stand on the shore and become acquainted with the humorous possibilities of a motorboat."
 scANDALOUs STATEMENT When Mrs. Twobble and the girls dis cuss music MT. Twobble is no longer per- mitted to put in word"
 What is that?"
 Mrs. Twobble recently remarked upon the virtuosity of an artists performance and MT. Twobble said: You may think that fellow is virtuous, but he impressed me as being highly immoral
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
TO BE SURE

T overheard a man saying that with 5000 United States troops he could whip 15,OOO Germans
 He didn't know what he was talking about"
 "Of course not. But if fellow were ordered to charge across No Mans Land in the face of galling fire, spirit like that would help him considerably"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

MOST LIKELY After Father Adam was evicted from the Garden of Eden and had to work for a living who do you suppose was the first person to call on him?' "Of course wasn't present at the time, but I can easily guess who was the first person to call" "Well?"
 Tt was a bill collector from some body's cocoanut store"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
WORTH WHILE

WORTH WHILE Plant little garden, Try to do your bit; Twill your muscles harden And you must admit Squash is appetizing, Spinach, too, and beets; Truly 'tis surprising What mortal eats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter up- der act of Congress, March 3. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

TELEPHONE Bell tpriyate exchange connecting all departmental Main 4900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21
LIKE M,LukE SAYS

Some men spend 30 cents celebratn the fact that they found a dime.
 A smart clerk always shows a man the best he has first and shows wom- an the best he has last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-21

Of course, the Hon. Oscar w. Under wood, Our own Oscar" got great ova- tion. With a bad throat he stood and spoke ringing words for President Wilson, the nations chief, who deserves the sup port of every loyal American. His plea
The record., 1917-12-06
Warning to Drafted Men.

The local exemption board wishes
to explain to all drafted men that it
is their duty to keep IN touch with
the board. Names will be posted
in the court house as soon as notices
have been mailed, and that consti-
tutes legal notice, whether the
QUESTIONABLE folders are ever re-
ceived by the man. Several men
have found themselves in close
places oD account of their presump-
tons, and with the new lists the
requirements are still more string
ent.
The record., 1917-12-06
Agricultural Work In MaIIIenberg
County TO Be Centralized.

On December 18th. the Muh-
lenherg county Primers Association
wi De form; q in rder to bring the
agricultural Interests in the county
together. This organization will be
made up of delegates from each
farm club in the county and men
from each Of the recognized interests
in the county, since they are all
more Or less de2endent upon the
progress OF the farmer.
This organization Will handle the
business II :h~ c@D"ty in much the
same manner as the local Communi.
ty clubs now handle the Community
affairs. They will determine the
best methods to pursue II The devel-
opment Of farming IN the county,
how the desired results may be best
obtained, and any other question of
direct value to the farmer and hence
to the county.
1t is no longer contended that
man when standing alone can get the
best results or make the most money
from farms. 1t is 20 longer doubt
ed but what the business man, the
lawyer, the doctor and the teacher
can each be Of service to- Tire Ire ether
and are more or less dependent up
on each other for their mutual pros
perity. Therefore it is of especial
importance in this time of stress in
every line Of work that all cooper
ate for the common good. In union
there is strength. See that you push
TIL organization, and that your
cause is represented in it.
The record., 1917-12-06
William Fades Dies Suddenly.

MIR. VIM. Fades, We'll known
citizen, died at his home, near the
depot shortly after midnight Nov.
a9, following an attack of pneamon
ia of few days, and was buried
at Friendship on the goth, a large
number of relatives and friends at
tending. He is survived by his
wife and two daughters, N rs. w. E.
Smith and Mrs. Maynard Moore.
and their loss IS shared b the peo-
pie of the community.
The record., 1917-12-06
RED CROSS SEAL FIGURES
AO,sOO.e9a Holiday Stickers Already
Distributed in United States.

The biggest drive in the his.pry of
the Red Cross Christmas Seal move
ment is being made this year. AL
ready 44o, coo, eco of the little
Christmas stickers have been printed
and distributed through out the Unit
ed States.
Agents in every state and terrific
ry In the Union from Alaska to the
Canal Zone and from Porto Rico
and Hawaii and even in the far off
PM lpPIaes have been making de-
Mands tor the stamps. Through
these agents the Seals will be siistrit-
pted to the local AID state anti,tu-
Derculosis associations and to other
agencies thgoagh which they Will he.
put On .ale.
Every effort Is hciug m2sae ia staa,.
Mat" lhr ~n!e at IN Seals ,his year
e" 'h7 z. 1,'eo ego fund a.sa i, ,h3
ct .ci.,@ III t'e 9G~Gl~a- tie
c04a'7E's erl.g 1910 .hs va s.,d ts.e
consequent revelation OF the p-e>s>
ience of tuberculosis and the ia aoes
In which the disease has placed our
ny has added incentive to The
carpsign.
The record., 1917-12-06

You are practic1ng economy when
you buy Victrola from Roark, for
The upkeep is nothing. Ask any of
the $50 Muhlenberg owners; also
ask owners Of other machines what
they are paying for springs and olh=
er repairs, and how much time their
machines are out Of service of vari-
Gus reasons.
The record., 1917-12-06
A Piano for Christmas

The piano you have meant 20 have
In your home-doesn tthe desire fol
it grow stronger as Christmas draws
near? Your wife plays, Or YOU have
children who are ready to begin
their musical education Call al
Roark's and try out the Lyon &
Healy instruments, and arrange for
delivery.
The record., 1917-12-06

Tobacco began to roll in Monday
morning, and it looked mighty good
to see the loaded wagons lined up
at the factories and along the streets,
for it meaut Christmas money for
the farmers and their children.
The record., 1917-12-06

Workers ia tobacco factories are
anxious to get back to work again,
and are glad to see the weed COM
ing in. Some factories have been
closed down for few weeks, on &C.
count Of lack of material.
The record., 1917-12-06

Right IN your home you can have
the greatest concert in the world,
for on your Vlctrola you can com
mand greatest artists, from ABBOTT to
Zimballst, to sing, play or speak
for you. Call at Roark's and arrange
for one of these instruments.
The record., 1917-12-06

A world Of music fof aQ atom of
price is what every possessor of
Victrola ge.s. Suitable, appealing,
substantial 9;EFs for weddings, ami
versaries, no ;dayE can be had at
ROark's.
The record., 1917-12-06

pa One of the vital points Of vantage
in the Vlctrola is that II REQUIRES
less than half the weight t. hold the
needle IN the groove tina b in any
other machine. This acc unts for
the absence of surface noise in the
Victrola. There are many other
exclusive, superior advantages,
which Roark will be glad 10 demon
strate and explain.
The record., 1917-12-06
C@monflage Wouldn't Work.

There is tale Of a near Stacker
here which is getting circulation.
This fellow is in the draftl but, it is
said. has been dong spme hard
work trying to evade his iuty. He
has been trying to marry. thinking
that would help bit, perhaps, but
the girl does not appear to fancy
being a war bride. As ruse, he
recently declared to her Z hat be was
not going to wait for the draft, but
had planned TO vo(unteeE, at once.
She smiled extra sweetiys aud said,
vI'll be proudly waiting for you
when you return!" Now he IS in a
stew to know just what to do.
The record., 1917-12-06

Mr.. L. W. Irwin is having his old
stand building overhauled, a new
front and other improvements being
installed, and it will be one of the
most attractive Main street business
houses when it Is made ready fol
Mr.. |. -Oser, about the first of the
year.
The record., 1917-12-06
Tobacco Moving At Fancy Prices.

Tobacco markets opened at many
points this week, and bidding is pas
sing all previous marks. At Hopkins
vile, Tuesday, only inferior grades
were offered, but prices ran from
$40 to $40. 50 with spirited bidding
The Lexington market averaged
S3G.89, while last years average was
SI8.37, and regarded as high.
Greensboro and other markets are
all high, and the farmer is going TO
get top prices this year for his to-
baceo, as the market of the world is
very short, and the demand is extra
strong.
The record., 1917-12-06

R~ Some people always get the
best, Others get what's left, and
others get left. Select your Victrola
now, at Ro srk's, and have delivery
whenever you wish.
The record., 1917-12-06

Get Vlctrola from Roark for
Thanksgiving day, and be thankful
all your days, a full line; now,
from which to make your selection:
hear them, and pick the one suits
you. Of course cycIyonc is most
welcome to hear the Vicirola, with
ont the least obligation to you.
The record., 1917-12-06

There are going to be more Vic
trolas sold for Christmas than ever
before. We know, for we already
have reservations made, and have
still more machines, others promls.
ed and many live prospects.
Roark.
The record., 1917-12-06
County Teachers Association

Muhlenberg teachers gathered at
Central Clty last Friday and Satur-
day, and had most interesting as
ISOLATION meeting. The sessions
we're held in the beautiful new
Christian church, an ideal .loca tion,
with seating capacity for the teach
ers and the many visitors present.
Miss Amy Longest, county superln-
tendent, presided, and aided mate
rally in the success of the meeting.
Every teacher present pledged him
sell to do everything possible to aid
in winning the var, and voluntariI'
accepted service in gathering stafis1
les on the food holdings in the coun-
The record., 1917-12-06

Everybody is wanting fair weather
farmers :" that they may gather
corn and do other needed work, and
merchants co that they may have
the visits Of shoppers.
The record., 1917-12-06

Let Roark supply your piano
wants, for he has qualities and prices
and factory guarantee which is not
limited by llr1e.
The record., 1917-12-06

Merchants have the goods, are
ready for ohe Christmas shopper,
and the shopper IS eager to get to
work on bis ii5t Of remembrances.
The record., 1917-12-06

An occasional business visitor
was here last Teck, and talking 10
one of his friends, observed nThe
boys are leaving here to beat help
His patriotic friend responded uYou
have stated their motive exactly.n
The record., 1917-12-06

Any other talking machine may be
had aplenty, at any season, but Wet
folas, made in many times greater
quantities than any Of them, has
never reached the point where all
demands are met, and at this season
the shortage IS very sharp, all over
the world. where is a reason, y
which Roark can demonstrate to the
delight of anyone.
The record., 1917-12-06

Delivery is slow, bat merchants
have anticipated thai, aud plenty Of
Christm as goods can be found with
our merchants.
The record., 1917-12-06

A school teacher reports one that
is classic. A young pupil who
had just gotten to where he should
write, was given "copy," and the
teacher instructed him to take pains
and get his work up in good shape
After time that undoubtedly scep=
ed long to the pupil, he came to his
teacher, and as he handed IN his
work, SAID II had a whole lot OF
pains over this.n
The record., 1917-12-06
Youngest Is the Greatest.

Some makers Of talking machines
are making claims of superiority be
cause they are the oldest IL the field,
one of the industries having been in
service over so years, another al
most that long, and another IS.
The Victor is the youngest of the
established concerns, being started
in 1898. But 1t is by far the great
est, and almost equals the others,
combined. vThere are reasons. "
Let Roark show you.
The record., 1917-12-06

Muhlenbcrg tobacco, always rated
extra, is better than ever this year,
and the raisers are going to get extra
prices for it.
The record., 1917-12-06

Little girls and boys will soon be
writing letters to Santa Claus.
The record., 1917-12-06

Buy a Victrola from Roark on
terms as easy as you want to make
them.
The record., 1917-12-06

Shop for Christmas early in the
season and early in the day for best
service.
The record., 1917-12-06
Ssoca\ MevHlon.
Less than three weeks now to
Christmas.

Santa Claus is getting ready to go
over the top.
The record., 1917-12-06

Roads are getting better: though
the heavy traffic makes the improve
nent rery .!J".
The record., 1917-12-06

If We cannot do anything else, we
can do without some things, and
thus help win this war.
The record., 1917-12-06

Roark is stacking Victfolas back
for Christmas, and you really should
select yours now, for there is going
20 be more than the usual shortage
all over the country this holiday
season.
The record., 1917-12-06

Large stock of mirrors at Roark s.
Small prices
The record., 1917-12-06

Typewritar ribbons, paper, sup
plies at this office.
The record., 1917-12-06

The Irwin Automobile Co. is now
Occupying its new gang. 2ad i.
will fitted for business.
The record., 1917-12-06

Mr.. John Browning, ST., died
Dec. and was burned Monday at
Friendship. He had been sufferer
for some time srom cander of the
face. His wife and sevefal children
survive.
The record., 1917-12-06

There are only six prisoners IN
our county jail, and this is about
the average for the past year.
The record., 1917-12-06

Miss Myrtle Vincent and Mr..
Felix Harper, both of Bremen, were
married here at the home Of Rev.
CT. b. Mcdonald at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning, he performing
the ceremony in the presence of a
few friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-13
Jewish Citizens Will
Do Full Duty to U. S.

New York. Feb. l2.-If war comes
the Jews of this country will sacrifice
themselves for America" Henry
Moskowitz, chairman of the Municipal
Civil Service commission, said today
before the National Workmen's COM
mittee on Jewish rights. in convention,
with delegates from all parts Of the
United States.
Let US show America" he added,
that the 100000 Jewish workingmen
with a history OF persecution un-
equailed in the history of the world
will say. il need be, that country
worth living for would be worth dy-
ing for The address Of President
Wilson before the senate has shown
the American people to be the great
est ally OF the Jews in their struggle
for civil rights"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-13
Omaha Suffs Will
Invade Lincoln to
Exert Influence"

Members OF the political and social
science department of the Omaha
Woman's club we're urged by the
chairman, Mrs. G. w. Hayes, and by
members OF the acting legislative COM
mittee of that department to join the
suffragists, who have chartered spe-
cial car, to journey to Lincoln Thurs
day in order to go to the members OF
the senate committee with the hope OF
influencing them in regard to bills
which they are now considering.
Two bills which---it was reported
by Mrs. D. G. Craighead, Mrs. ]. H.
Dumont and Mrs. F. J. Birss, who
have either made trips to Lincoln or
interviewed senator's on their week
end visits to Omaha-are considered
unfavorable, are those which return
the election of school board members
to the ward primaries and repeal the
law providing for grade school in
struction in foreign languages.
The delegation will leave Omaha
Thursday morning at OILS, will have
luncheon at the Lincoln hotel at II 80,
at 2 o'clock will visit the state house
and at 2:30 will be granted an inter-
view with the senate committee,
Mrs. Hayes urged the club not to
give up its support Of the bill for the
custodial farm for unfortunate women.