davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
FARES
 PAID 3. R. 1. &P. CO.
 FOR YEAR OF 1917
An Increase of 2,9S1,155 People Hauled in 1917 Over 1916, and 111,181.26 in
 Gross Earnings

Birmingham street cars traversed 227159 more miles during the year 1917 than in 1916, according to compara- tive statement issued by the Birming ham Railway, Light and Power com- pany and also piled up gross earn ings of $111,1S1.26 in excess of the gross receipts for the previous year; 966,719 more passengers rode the cars on transfers for the year just ended than in 1916, and an increase of 2,981,- 155 passengers were handled.
 The figures as compiled by the au- dting department of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company of the years business, ending November 30, 1917, is as follows:
 Gross earnings. 1917, $2,067,399.43; 1916. $1,956, 6,219.1S; increase, $111,- 1S6.25.
 Taxes, 1917, $s55,59o.S2; 1916, $2st,622.9S; increase, $73,96S.44.
 Car miles operated, 1917, S,837,- 192, 1916, $S,610,033; increase, 227,- 159.
 Car hours operated 1917, 1,013,- 3S5; 1916, 9S9,534 increase, 23,S51.
 Passengers carried. 1917, 51,712, 75S; 1916, 4S,731,603; increase, 2,9S1,- 155.
 Transfer passengers. 1917, 1o.- 1SS.124; 1916, 9,221,325; increase, 966719
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
LETTERS TO EDITOR
A Royal Reception

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Please be kind enough to let me say through the columns of your superb paper that the reception rendered to the Confederate veterans by every chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in this district was a royal one. Speeches and recitations and songs were interspersed with light re- treatments, with a small gift to each veteran, and it was a grand and glor- ious time. Such kindness on the part of the ladies makes life the bright CT and the heavy burdens lighter for these immortal heroes of the south, whose valor has never been surpassed by any band of men on earth. Such oc- casions are to be rarer and fewer for there is only a small remnant of these brave men left. We can trust our soldiers of the present, for they are sons Of valorous men. And the ladies who planned and executed this meet ing and brought these heroic, honored and historic men of history together for an hour of splendid enjoyment will receive @ rich reward
 A vote of thanks was rendered unan- imously. God Be With You Till We Meet Again" was sung and everyone left, all having had a good time. Re- spectfully, l.. F. WRITTEN,
 Birmingham, December 26, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 $1o00-Matilda Williams vs. the Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received December 22.
 $1ooO-T Thomas Mayes vs the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received on December II.
 O0o-Thomas C. Stone vs the Alabama Power company for alleged personal injuries received on January 20.
 s1000O-Rubv Geeder ys. the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received on December 22.
 SIG, ,000--Alica Dent vs the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany for alleged personal injuries re- ceived on December 22.
 S50,000-E. B. Turner, administrator of the estate of Mrs. Maria F. Mcclure, deceased, vs. the Louisville and Nash vile railroad for alleged personal n- iuries resulting in death, received Oc toher 2S.
 $1000o--Louvennia E,ddings vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received December 22.
 $2000--J. A. Fitch vs. H. N Bowdry for alleged personal injury to wife on December 14.
 s10o00-Mrs. Ellen P. Fitch vs. II. N. Bowdry for alleged personal injuries received on December IA, when struck by defendants car at Second avenue and Twentieth street.
 $25 000-Dalt Little vs. the Aetna Ex- plosive company for alleged personal injuries sustained August 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
WANTED-MALE HELP

FREIGHT TRAFFIC MEN Transportation is the second largest and most important business in this country. More than $2,000,000,000 are spent annually in freight charges, yet it is estimated that eight out of every ten shippers are losing money because of the scarcity of trained traffic men. Every dollar of wasted freight money represents wasted profits
 YOUR LIFETIME, OPPORTUNITY There are about 50,000 large con- cerns and 100000 smaller shippers which must be protected by compe- tent traffic men. These companies have freight charges running from few thousand dollars to many thou sands of dollars monthly. Yet in the entire country there only are few hundred men actually competent to save the money now being wasted through lack of efficiency in apply ing the Government Freight Rate System. It is estimated that over 100,0 traffic experts are needed at once. Heretofore there has been no simple way to learn traffic work It is now made possible for any man of average intelligence.
 MEN BEING SELECTED NOW
  agement is in it's infancy. The pos abilities today-great as they are are nothing to what they will be a year from now. If you are at all interested in getting into this high ly profitable field, paying salaries of $2000 to $10,000, and more, will be glad to see you and explain how the national association of traffic men prepares men for this work and how and why our members are as- sisted in securing lucrative positions The training is indorsed by such men as T. Albert Can't, traffic man. ager Corn Products Refining com- pany; William Scott Cowie, freight agent Erie railroad; Samuel G. Lutz, general freight traffic manager Chi cago and Alton railroad; Charles E. Mayer, traffic manager Stone 6 Webster Corp, Boston; T. T. Hark- rader, traffic manager American To- bacco company; J. S. Brown, traffic commissioner, Chicago Board of Trade; Ira S. Bassett, commissioner transportation, Pittsburg Commercial club, and hundreds of others.
 lee me at Tutwiler Hotel Thursday and Friday. Phone for appointment. c. L. Peirce, Secretary American Commerce Association, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
RuSINESS CHANGES

W WANTED-Forty men and women with $100 each to put in proposi- tion that will bring them about $100 a month profit Don't lay this aside, but investigate this at once for we are open for thorough investigation. You don't have to put in one cent until you are thoroughly satisfied we have what we claim. It will pay you to borrow the money, if you haven't it. If you let this pass, then blame no one but yourself for hav- ing hard time. Address X-66, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
Bone-Grafting

From the WOrld OUTLOOK.
 One intensely interesting development of war surgery is bone grating. Surg cry used always to be destructive. At the beginning of the war there were so many amputations performed that the cities were filled with crippes. But now a constructive surgery has developed con ssting of putting new bones into old bodies with so perfect graft that the body does not know the difference. For instance, shin bone has been placed in cheek to take the place of fractured jawbone and soon became perfect fit.
 By the use of electrically driven tools graft may be secured from tibia in from 10 to 1o minutes cut any size and fitted in few minutes for any part of the body that needs it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
rYPEWRITERS

BRAND NEW, LATEST MODEL OIL
 YER 9. $49. Fully guaranteed, standard keyboard, exactly the same machine used by largest industries, direct from factory; former price, S100. Before getting even a secondhand, rebuilt or rental ma- chine, investigate latest Oliver plan to save $51; easy payments if you wish. Telephone or call Joel NJ. Taul Mgr, the Oliver Typewriter Agency, zf03 ist ave, Birmingham, Ala. Telephone Bell Main TIT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
The Soft Answer

From the Topeka State Journal.
 Professor Copeland of Harvard. as the story goes, reproved his students for coming late to class.
 This is class in English com posi ton" he remarked with sarcasm, mot an afternoon tea
 At the next meeting one girl was 20 minutes late. Professor Cope lana waited until she had taken her seat Then he remarked, bitingly:
 How will you have your tea. Miss Brown?"
 Without the lemon, please" Miss Brown answered quiet gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT

Nonhousekeeping apartment to sublease, consisting of living room, tile bath and bedroom. Located on Highland ave. Steam heat, hot water, shades. janitor service, etc. Rent only $32.50.
 Six-room flat located on South Highlands Nicely papered, hard wood floors, window shades, etc. Janitor on premises to care for furnace without charge. Rent only $35.
 MOSELEY, HENDERSON
 & DAVIS Phone 791. BIO N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE-s10,oO0 will buy the northwest corner 2d ave. and 10th st., 50x90; 2-story brick store on property. A. A. Adams 6 Co.,, 2120 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
Profiteering

From the Washington Star.
 We don't want prices to go up here as they've gone up in Europe." said Senator Jones of Washington.
 q heard the other day about French wine merchant who said tc an old patron:
 "Look heiG, sir. if you won't pay me for that wine you just bought be- fore the war, at least send me back the empty bottles"
 'Humph,' said the former patron. glass has gone up a lot you know, What cash allowance do I get per bottle""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
Hard fn Pull

From Pearsons Weekly.
 'Dauber had a frightful nightmare the other night
 What was it?"
 "He imagined that he was rowing one of the boats he draws in his picture of lakes and rivere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
AUTOMOBILES

WANTED-Saxon owners to know that they will find Saxon service station at 213 s. 20th st. Experienced Saxon mechanics. Genera tors and self-starters re- paired.
 AUTO parts nickel plated like new. S. M. Bernheim Co.,. 2023 1st ave Main 5100.
 STEARNS-KNIGHT S-cylinder club roadster, absolutely good as new; been driven about 2000 miles; bargain. Motor Sales Corporation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
LIVE STOCK

 FOR SALE-Three fresh Jersey cows;
 the kind worth feeding. H. B. Pray
 tor, Trussyille, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
WANTED TO RENT

 WANTED-About 7-room unfurnished modern house or bungalow with garage South Highlands preferred. Address L-67. care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27

wanted by young man, ex- perienced costs, commissary and of flee work, and coal mine operation; fa- miliar with government uniform cost sheets; situation where there is oppor- tunity for promotion desired Reply K-67. care of Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27

.WANTED-Two collectors; must ride motorcycle; best references required. Not subject to army draft. 308 N. 18th st. Birmingham Tailoring Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27

W ANIEiD-hurnIaneu or unfurnished apartment: immediate possession de- sired, Phone Main 1647
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-27
REAL ESTATE l

WE negotiate loans and sell real estate. Can handle desirable farm loans Me Connell Anglin. White, 2026 Sd ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Party to Celebrate Rirthan,.

Thursday evening six young people,
members of committee in their
church work, were invited to Oliver
0lson's home in Moline for refresh
ments after a committee meeting, all
but one of them well knowing the true
nature of the affair. The lone one who
didn't, Miss Selma Peterson OF Rock
Island, soon learned, for when they
reached the home they found others
assembled, a crowd OF friends of Miss
Peterson. When all was explained,
Miss Peterson found herself honor
guest at surprise birthday anniyer-
sary party, her anniversary having
been observed earlier in the week II
was a jolly crowd and they had a hap
by time playing games and enjoying
contests which gave favors to Ruth
Brissman, Ebba Eden, Henry Hedlin
and O. Ahlenius.
At 1880 an appetizing luncheon was
served, after which Carl Faust, act
ing as spokesman for the crowd, pre-
scented the honoree with a handsome
ivory morror, thereby completing Miss
Peterson's set More the party end
ed fiashlight pictures were taken, that
the guests may often recall the jolly
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Clear $40 From Picture Show.

The moving picture show given
last evening at the high school aud
itoTium attracted a crowd that filed
every seat and the proceeds from
which were $2035. The pictures were
given under the auspices of the Par
ent-Teacher associations Of the
Kemble and Lincoln schools and the
pictures shown were Dickens Christ
mas Carol, Christmas sports and
Little Miss Mischief and Santa Claus
and all Of great interest to young and
old. Miss Dorothy Peasants played
the piano while the pictures were
shown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Party to Honor Brides.

Charming as the two brides for
whom 1t was planned WAS the party
Thursday afternoon given by Mrs, C..
r. j. Delaporte and Mrs. John a. An
dersOn OF Moline. hOnuring Mrs p. f..
Ogden and Mrs. Andrew Dunsmore
both brides of q short time About
forty women were guests spending the
early part Of the afternoon in Mrs
DelapOrte's apartments, visiting over
their Red Cross knitting and becoming
acquainted with Mrs Ogden. who is a
former Cleveland girl, and who has
already won many friends here Mrs.
Roscoe Lyans Of Rock Island added
greatly to the pleasure OF the gather
lug with beautiful piano numbers,
while Miss Althea Brown delighted. as
usual. with her lovely voice Mrs
Lyans playing her accomplishments.
Georgeous red carnations frightened
the pretty rooms with their lovely
hangings. and the hours were alto
gether very happy.
Later the guests we're invited into
Mrs, Anderson's apartments, the two
families occupying a beautiful new
uVuult uuuHes anu lhtIt "a luIClSpl
was enjoyed. In the center Of the
table was an exquisite lamp, the globes
resting in a covered urn-like recep-
tacle, standing on brass standard
with four brass feet The cord from
above was entwined with southern
smilax. At one end of the table was
magnificent bouquet OF American
beauty roses. while on the built-ir
buffet were twin vases containing ricl
red carnations, the brilliant colors
adding Christmas atmosphere aut
giving 3 coy warmth TO the scene
Mrs, Fred Lundahl and Miss Brown
assisted the hostesses in serving.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs Delaport,
entertained the same number Of guests
Wednesday afternoon. the hours beinl
passed In the same manner, part o
the time in Mrs. Delaporte's home, tn,
remainder with Mrs Anderson. Mrs
Lundahl and Miss Brown also assisted
chem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15

come Please tell me something to
tell him, of course not hurting MS
feelings. VERY GRATEFUL.
III Now are you sure you mean
"lke?" For you know he cannot be
entirely indifferent and correspond
regularly But II you mean love I'm
sure / can't tell about that.
(2) AS for the man from Kentucky,
you might have something to do on
the evenings he wishes to come and
tell him you have other engagements.
Finally he will see that you are not
interested in him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: u l have
had the pleasure of calling on three or
four Young ladies for nearly year.
All are staying at boarding school
| can't take one or another out but
they all know about it. Am under
any obligation to take them all q
Christmas present.
~ I take one of them out more
than the rest and like her a little the
best, although we have not been keep
ing company II / am to buy them g
present what would you suggest and
especially for the one that like best
so Do roses mean love?
THANK YOU.
~ You are not under obligation
to take all or any of them q Christ
mas present.
/ ~ II you want to take them all {
present a large box of candy or {
plant or flowers would be an appro
/ prite gift.
Candy, flowers, book. fine liner
handkerchiefs or stationery would b.
a fitting gift for the one girl.
81 Red roses mean love, but mos
people disregard the significance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Chaminade Club ChiIdren's Program,

The Chsminade club had an inter-
esting program with sentiment inclin-
ing toward childhood L in song and
verse and piano music, for its Decem-
Der meeting Of Thursday at the home
of Mrs Francis Smith, 2221 Ripley
street, Davenport
There was musical question:
naiTe for the roll call, little dolls-On
the back of which had been written
questions realtive to the subject of the
day-being passed and the roll call
responded to by answers to the qUes-
tons
The program Of the afternoon will
be repeated by the club for a chu-
dren's entertainment at the Orphans
home next Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 3
O'Clock, the musicale having been
postponed from today because OF the
illness of q couple of the members.
The program yesterday was as fol-
/ lows:
1 Schumann group: Little Study"
First Loss, The Riders Story"
/ Harvest Song Mrs. Frank Gar
stang.
Musical reading, Little Boy Blue
/ iEueene t1eldt-Miss Vera Gibbons.
Miss Minnie Bear, accompanist at pi-
anO.
J Piano solo, "Popee Dansante" (Pol-
dinil Minnie Bear.
THE Sea- (Schaefer) Mrs. Frank
Behling.
/ In Memorium" tSchumanp); Pre-
lude tFoote) Mrs. Frank Garstang.
Musical reading, 'Minuette7 MARY
Mapes Dodgel-Miss Vera Gibbons.
"Condelier' (Neyin) - Miss Irene
kier.
Waltz, Z Fiat Major tChopin)-Miss
Esther Kerker.
The hostess was assisted by Miss
Florence Wichelmann in serving re-
treshments after the meeting. There
were l6 present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
HlM)T no
HOME
ppeBLIMS
ms EirzABsrE Tlle.psn


Dear Mrs. Thompson: IL (a) What
would be nice present for Christmas
for a girl Is years old? OBJ For
cir. 20 years old? fc) For a man 20
years old? ID For man 40 years
old?
~ Would you give a present to
girl you have only seen once, but who
will give you one?
go About what price should ! pay
for a Christmas present?
L.. H. A. /.
~ (a) A Book or leather purse. tbl
Stationery or handkerchiefs. Gel A
book or socks Id Linen handker-
chief or q hook
~ l would not give her a present.
would send her Christmas card
90 Pay just what you can afford
If it is only q quarter. You can get
very nice handkerchiefs for rs cents
and they are good enough for men or
women. 1t is the thought more than
the gift that should count.
Dear Mrs Thompson, I have lit
tie dog FIVE weeks old and / cannot
Dedi " see U4A grow ldiSei- nav {
heard that you can stunt dogs
growth. VIII you tell me something
that will do this?
that will do this? WA-NE-TA.
/ Do you want a dull, stupid little
animal? For anything you give him
I to stunt his physical growth must also
affect his brain. It would be down
right cruelty for you to attempt any
such thing, as you will see for your
self If you think it over
Dear Mrs. Thompson; "a While
was spending a few weeks on my va.
cation this summer ] met a young
man who is banker and who tool
very particular trouble to meet me.
went to a number Of places with hin
and correspond with him. / am con
sidered quite congenial girl. d.
you think he likes me or ever will?
\ ~ A very intellectual gentleman
from Kentucky wishes to come an,
see me, but I don't care TO have him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
LongfeEIow Play Realizes $50.

The children of the Longfellow
school with the assistance of their
teachers presented a musical play last
evening for the second time, the school
gymnasium being well filled. The
proceeds amounted to s57, which will
be used in procuring a piano for the
use Of the school. The program given
the previous night was repeated last
evening with the addition Of a solo
dance by Miss Juanita Funkenstein of
the hign school and an overture played
by Mary Mckinney and Esther Hay
wood and with credit to those partic-
ipatjng.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Miss Thompson Tells of
Work Of Handicapped

Miss Elnora Thompson. superintend-
ent OF the Illinois Society for Mental
Hygiene, with headquarters located In
Chicago, told in a most interesting
manner Of her work among the hand
icapped. physically and mentally,
speaking before the civic department
Of the Rock Island Woman's club yes
terday afternoon In Masonic temple
parlors. Miss Thompson is a former
Rock Island girl who has given much
time and study TO the reeducation Of
the handicapped and has, with the as
sistance OF her helpers, accomplished
a really wonderful work Miss Thomp-
san has brought with her large num-
Der Of articles made In the occupa-
tional departures Of the society and
they were all Of a high grade OF work
manship and showed conclusiyely
what can be done In this line OF work.
Last year the society carried $40
eases, including those really handi-
capped by physical defects and mental
illness, and the society expects that
this number viii be very largely IN
creased as a result o. the wounding
Of soldiers and others IN the great
world conflict. It is therefore prepar-
ing 10 handle these cases and provide
means Of establishing each one in
some industrial work whereby he may
procure living wage. In the indus
trial department which has been or
aanized only since 1915, 70 workers
were employed last year making hand
iwork that sold IN the first. glass stores
OF the city of Chicago at high prices
or this number % were later placed
in paying jobs earning from 81 to S2l
a week, according to the work under.
taken
Miss Thompson spoke Of the neces
sity Of care, following the after
care of those dismissed from institu
tions where mental illness has beer
treated, for too much emphasis canno
be laid on the manner III which thes'
people are cared for following or dur
ing their convalescence. She gave nu
merous interesting incidents to ex
plain fully the manner in which tn
society endeavors to reach certaii
cases and help them to help them
selves. The headquarters In Chicag
seeks to bring as many Of the peopi
as they can into places where the
can become Independent and have es
tablished class to teach teachers t
further carry on the work Of reeduca
ton, these teachers TO assist the Re
Cross society in further carrying Oh
the work of that organization
The business before the department
was routine in nature Announce
ment was made of Christmas part
10 be held at Masonic temple on th
evening Of Dec %. Mrs. c. X Mil
ter was named a member Of the tr
city committee ON soldiers weliar
The society also decided to donate til
use of the department piano for I'll
use of the soldiers at the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
First Graduating Recital.

The first in the series of graduating
recitals Of the class of 1913 on Aug
ustana conservatory of music, will be
given this evening in the college
chapel by Miss Esther Peterson, a
piano student Of Arvid Samuelson.
The program she will present is:
Ballade in the form of variations
on Norwegian melody ..... Grieg
Moment Musical" ........ Schubert
"Warum' .....+......... Schumann
Persian Love Song" 80. Burmeister
Concerto. A minor Op. Is .MacDoweiI
Maetose-Allegro con fuoco
Orchestral parts on second piano.
Mr. Samuelsont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-15
Thistle Club Plans Burns Banquet.

The Scotch Thistle club is arrang-
ing for its annual banquet in honor
of Robert Burns, the business session
at the meeting Thursday with Mrs
J. r. Hood Of Moline being taken up
with some interesting plans. The ban
Quet will be Jan. rs, on the 15Sth BIRTH
day anniversary of the Scotch poet.
Committees on arrangements will be
named later. A committee on securing
an appropriate place to hold the ban
quet was named in Mrs. J, Reid OF
Rock Island, Mrs. John Thomson and
Mrs. George English Of Davenport.
Each OF the guests of the afternoon
was presented with a Christmas SOU
venir in a spray Of real Scotch
heather by Miss Morris Of Davenport,
a box of heather having recently come
from relatives OF the donor in Scot
land social hour was enjoyed and
refreshments we're served. The next
meeting will be Jan. 3, week earlier
than usual, with Mrs George English
of S27 Ripley street, Davenport