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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
DUTY 0F MEN ID
 ! REG|STERF0RNEXT
 ELECTION, HE SAYS Morris Points Out Impor- tance of Qualifying-Will Visit Precincts

Every man in Jefferson county who is entitled to should by all means reg ister." said M. W. Morris. county reg istrar. We have approaching one of the most important primaries ever held in the history of the state, the qualified electors being called upon to elect a governor, secretary of state. state au- ditor, attorney general. commissioner of agriculture, superintendent of education. and state treasurer; ono United States senator, two supreme court judges. two associate members of the public service commission. 10 congressman. a state leg islature and sheriff in each county"
 Registrar Morris. as further induce mens to the voters to register. will ap- peer i'll each precinct sometime between November 15 and January l for the sole purpose of registering men. The law provides that persons who are not H years of age, but who will attain that age before the registrars will convene again and before another election in their county. will be entitled to regis ter during the present registration by making the proper affidavit before the registrar.
 MT. Morris will remain at the court house from January l to 5, the last day to register. and he hopes by this pre-
 cinct work to eliminate most of the con gestion which has been noticed at past registrations there.
 As those who fail to register between November 15 and January are barred from participation in elections for two whole years besides being required to pay all past poll taxes due at any fu- ture registration, 1t will be seen that registering now is the only sensible thina to do looking at 1t from any stand point Besides being a mans privilege lit is his duty to vote, officials point out to help govern the land in which he lives and by that help make 1t better home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
l. H. C. CASHIER GETS SCHOOL BOARD JOB P. H. Parker to Be Execu- tive Secretary-Given
 Farewell Spread

The employees in the office of the In ternational Harvester company's focal branch Saturday night dined their de- parting cashier, P. H. Parker, in most sumptuous manner. spread being served at the Motion hotel. following which a theatre party was enjoyed.
 MT. Parker becomes the executive sec retary of the board of education under appointment of Dr. J. H. Phillips. super intendent of the city schools and will as- sun'e his new duties in few days MT. Parker came to Birmingham . few months ago from Nashville, where he was cashier of the Nashville branch of the International Harvester company. He was held in high estem by his associates and goes to the board of education as . highly efficient office man and clerical executive,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
Negro Stabs Another in
 Crap Game Dispute

Henry High, negro. was stabbed and seriously wounded yesterday afternoon by Jack Ford. another negro. following q dispute in a dice game in Highs house in the T. c. I. quarters at Ensiey. High was taken to an Ensley infirmary, where his condition was reported as serious last night. He was stabbed in the stomach and shoulder.
 was later captured by Deputy Sherin Wade and lodged in the county jaii on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
Special Communication

Birmingham Fraternal lodge. No. SS4 will hold special communication at ' tonight. Master Mason degree will pc conferred by a team of past masters Judge J. A. Bilbro. past grand master, will deliver the masters lecture. Light refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
BIRMINGHAM TRUST PROVIDES DIGEST OF
 WAR REVENUE LAW
Small Salaries to Feel h. come Tax-Hit Club Dues
 and Theatre Tickets

The Birmingham Trust and Savings bank has published a booklet or digest of the new federal war revenue law containing some valuable information for financiers as well as for the man of very limited income who is reached by the war legislation. The booklet explains the tax levied on salaries tobaccos, beverages, per- fumes, theatres and the raise in the postal rates. The law in regard to the tax on salaries reads: Every individual or resident of the United States (excluding nonresident aliens), pays a tax of per cent on his or her net income in excess of 5000 and less than ssooo' This is s2o on the thou sand).
 Every married person, citizen or res ident (excluding nonresident aliens), if l living with wife or husband. pays a tax I of per cent on his or her net income In excess of 5000 and less than $40Oo." 1 The cause of the advance in price on | cigars and cigarettes is the following tax and is to be paid by the manufacturer or importer:
 TAX ON CLUB DUES Cigars weighing three pounds or less will be taxed 25 cents; over three pounds retailing at from to 2 cents, $1; over 1 ' cents, not over 15 cents, 8; over It cents, not over 20 cents, s5: over ~ cents, s7 cigarettes weighing three pounds or less, 80 cents; over three pounds. s1.2o.
 1 The tax on amusements, which vii | be effective November l, reads: I There shall be paid, after November l 1, 1917, by the person admitted to any amusement place Gncluding admission by season ticket or subscription), or each 10 cents or fraction charged, cent
 "(b) On admission of children undei 12 years of age in every case where ad mission charge Is made, 1 cent.
 "(c) By the person admitted free te any place where a charge is made. ex- lcept employees, municipal officers on of ficial business, and children under l; years of age, on each 10 cents or frac ton charged, 1 cent"
 l TAX ON TOBACCO
 The new tax also hits the social. ath letic and sporting clubs of the city {
 serious blow by the following clause:
 "(e> Dues or membership fees dnclud Ing initiation fees) to social. athletic O
 sporting clubs where exceeding $2 De
 year, 10 per cent.''
 Outdoor shows, rides, etc. charging , maximum of 10 cents, within outdoor
 amusement parks. or admission to sucl parks, are not taxed.
 Postal rates on first-class matter ar
 raised by requiring an additional 1-cen
 stamp for each ounce or fraction thereof
 postals will be required to carry an ad ditional 1-cent stamp each.
 Letters are written and mailed by sol
 diers, sailors and marines in foreigl
 service, shall be mailed free of postage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
Asks s250O for Foot Injury

by Hanp Little against the Camp Trans fer and Warehouse company for s250o damages. Little alleges that while he was employed by the defendants. because of defective fixtures truck was allowed to crush and otherwise Ljure his foot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29

For Weakness and Loss of Appetite
 The Old Standard general strength- ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, arouses the liver, drives out Malaria, and builds up the sysr tenn. A true tonic and sure Appetizer. Fer adults and children. 6oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
PRoMPT ACTION AyERTs TROUBLE

Sluggish bowels indirectly cause much sickness, A constipated condition not only poisons the blood stream, but quickly affects the liver and other or gans, causing biliousness, sick head ache, sour stomach. bloating, etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild in action, yet cleanse thoroughly. with no nausea and no costive after effects. They keep the bowels regular, stomach sweet and liver active. Stout persons welcome the comfortable. light. free feeling they bring. Sold everywhere. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29

William Gibbs McAdoo. Secretary of had subscribed sS,250,000 to the second issue of liberty bonds, ex- pressed in a telegram addressed to w. c. Adams, manager of the local campaign, his pride in the display of patriotism by this city.
 His telegram follows:
 Washington, October 2s, 1917. W. c. Adams. Chairman Bond Com-
 mittee. Birmingham;
 nm proud of Birmingham, She has always come neross for the nation when called upon and her record in the second liberty loan campaign is worthy of her spirit and traditions. I shall show your telegram to the President. Please accept for yourself and convey to your associates and the people of Birmingham my warm congratu- lations upon what they have done.
 w. c. M'ADOO. COMPARED WITH NEIGHBORS From early returns it seemed yes- terday that Birmingha had again shown it's heels to its neighboring g cities.
 Montgomery subscribed to the sec ond bond issues s1,250,0o0. Nashville subscribed s7,00o,0o0. Atlanta, judging from it's report. subscribed $7,64S,0oo net.
 Atlanta's report as contained in the Constitution of yesterday morning. is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
You'll Be Sorry

There is no woSe folly nor one moeo certain of distressinf consequeuce than to neSlecta cold. Ifitleaves ga coulk that hanes on. it threateas you witk 2 most serious condition.
 Foley's Honey and Tar gives the curative influence of the pins balsam, together with the mollifyin1 effect of tho honey and other heslin7 ingredients. lt stops the eoufh. eesS6 the SOTO feeling in the cheat, and raieon| phleem easily. lt imparts . pleoso11 1eelin9 of warmth and comfort.
 -fc,s f;ssssi: Hses, "A 'ssseS, r.r s s a; sss cway s-d clea-ed Ey tar<s ef sll epa16
 Sold everywhero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-29
TODAY's EVENTS
{. the Theatre

4 the Theatre s.Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at , o'clock; night performances, 7:so and 5 O'clock ~Piiou: Superior vaudeville and feature rictures Continuous performances 10 II D. m.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-23

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
RICHMOND Department
News From the Lively 7own up North

Richmond, July 13.-Everybody i
so busy here, and never were les'
loafers seen. The farmers are jus
finishing up the harvesting of theil
first crop of hay, and some arc
through and preparing their alfalfa
land for good irrigation by frs,
killing the weevils by brush drag
ging and narrowing their land. The
hoe is the most popular instrument
of the day, and men. women and
children are using 1t constantly. Use.
full service is the spirit of the times,
and every noble nature finds comfort
therein.
The Boy Scouts are preparing for
a hike to Bear Lake next Saturday.
They will be gone a week.
Mr.. Alma Olsen has bought the
Albert Anderson home. and Mr.. An
derson has moved to his home IN
Holbrook.
Mrs. H. A. Adamson, with son,
Herbert. and daughter. Bonnie, and
also Mrs. Addie Van Noy have re-
turned from a weeks visit at vernal.
They have been visiting there with
Mr.. Walt Lewis and family, brother
of Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Van Noy.
Blaine Murdoch. the ten-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Murdoch,
who now reside at Coalville, was
shot in the heel by his Oldest brother
with the result that the wound
caused blood poison. He died few
days after the accident. On July
4th baby boy arrived at the Muir
dock home. and Mrs. Murdoch is in
most delicate condition.
Mrs. Litus. a sister of Mrs. Hanna
Christensen. who had attended the
funeral of Blaine Murdoch. visited
here a few days with her sister.
Miss Eta Doty. who is now maxi
ing her home in Salt Lake, was in
her home town on short visit.
Mans Partnership to Nature" was
the subject discussed by Mrs. Fannie
Stoddard and Miss May McCarrey at
Parents class vast Sunday. 1t was
handled in a most interesting manner
by both parties.
Miss Anna Flamm. a returned mis-
Of Rexburg. visited with Mrs.
Knapp last week.
Mr.. Morton and son have gone to
California to work in the new con-
denser there.
Mrs. Moss and her two daughters
of Salt Lake have been visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mer-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
SCREENINGS.

Mary Pickford has done her bit for
preparedness by donating an ambu-
lance Of the latest and most approved
type to the local Red Cross at Los An
geles.
Whenever there's will there's
movie theater.
What would film be without wed.
ding ceremony?
Fashion note-too many movie boards
will spoil any film.
A movie star is generally judged by
the company that keeps him.
Speaking OF costumes, House Peters
has returned several fur rugs which he
borrowed from his friends recently
Mr.. Peters used the floor decorations
for costume purposes in his character.
ization OF cave man In THE Heir OF
the Ages"
Edna Goodrich says whenever she
gets terribly blue she goes out and
buys herself the most expensive and
frivolous dress she can find, and her
spirits immediately bob up.
Marjorie Rambeau IL one woman
who can fish for hours at time aad
never say word. She catches them too.
Helen Holmes says she Is going to
spend her vacation In the wilds some
where fifty miles from u railroad.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14

is entertained for her recovery r,
doctors diagnose the trouble :. ~. =.
pendicitis. 80 Sp'
Mrs. Ingra Ahlstrom re,r,,
home Monday from Cokeville wv.
The Second ward Primary will, DIV.
a July festival. July rs. This mr.,
Uses to be very entertaining.
Prof. Hammond, of the U. 8 d.
partment of agriculture will lectur,
on the drying of fruits and yepa
tables In the Second ward Relief 81.
ciety house at 1880 a. m. SUNDAY
July 20. All housewives should
avail themselves of this opportunity
which at this time. when food econo.
my is urged. will be of great sery,~,
to all. 1t is an exceptional favoft y
having the opportunity Of listening
to specialist direct from the U. :.
department Of agriculture.
Miss Flo Nilsson returned to Salt
Lake City, after a short visit here
with relatives.
Mrs. c. b. Pribble and son, Lynn,
Of Ogden spent a few days this week
with J. w. Harry and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joel Nelson.
Elders Samuel Wiser and ]. w.
Bright. of the stake high council,
were the speakers at the first ward
on Sunday last.
Pres. B. A. Hendricks. stake clerk;
8. w. Hendricks. and home mission
aries. Joseph J. Larson and James A.
Hanson. were the speakers at the
Second ward meeting last Sunday.
Mrs. Lucinda Gibson of Mendon.
and her daughter. Mrs. Ella Jardine.
of Logan were here this week. Both
were formerly Of this city.
Our city seems to have the build
ing fever at present; several new
houses are in course of erection and
two business blocks.
About thirty-five Relief Society
workers attended the conference at
Lewiston on Thursday.
Purity" the much talked Of pic
ture. was presented at the Union Hall
on Tuesday evening. This was
seven-reel special, and drew
crowded house. The scenes were
beautiful, and the contrasts between
purity and corruption were most
striking.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
Contest, Beauty In Picture.

Lucille. Satterthwalte. one Of the win
ners In brains and beauty contest
of year ago, has been given an impor-
tant role In Mae Marsh's third produc-
ton for pictures. Miss Satterthwaite
comes from Waynesvillc, In the rocky
mountains of North Carolina. AS re-
suit of the contest the young lady was
given leading role I'm a feature plny
put out by one Of the minor companies,
which put in four months on the pro
ductlon. During this time she was no
uced by number Of other directors.
with the result that she received nu-
merous offers of work In the studios.
Her next engagement was I'm support
Of Robert Warwick In Forthcoming
play. But the greatest part she has
yet to try Is the one In the Mae Marsh
picture-the role calling for high de-
gree of character delineation which
older and more experienced screen
players might find difficult to handle.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
Baby Talk.

Baby Gloria JOY, Little Mary Sun.
'stisine," took walk on the Long Beach
lDi]ie on Sunday afternoon with her
ssssistant camera man, George Plas.
ikett. George is a favorite with the
tjaby star. He never talks down to
,iloria. He becomes simply n boy with
liner. George had strict orders to buy
the little girl no candy whatever. As
-Doon as the pike was reached her
bright eyes discovered the candled ap-
yptes. and she wanted one. Said George,
III l gave you one of those you'd be
sick and you couldn't work in the pic
riure, and then you'd be cannedv' Clio
VIA pondered moment ooh, no, |
N'ronl,m't he canned" said she, but
ysou would. George!" The two strolled
IN and met some friends of George.
NEhom the baby did not know. He
rGaised his hat as they approached. and
0iloria said to him in a low tone, "ln-
ytroduce me as Mrs. Plaskett"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
SMITHFIELD NEWS


ments Of punch, cake and candy, and
also in chorus work.
Mrs. Mary Munk and Miss Ada
Munk Of Montpelier. idaho. and Mrs
Andrew Nelson of Brigham City are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Col.
lett.
The o. L. & I. is putting in a
large generator and other machinery
, here. which will greatly increase the
power for road service.
A great many people from here at
tended the funeral services Of Mr..
Raymond Barber at Logan on Wed
nesday.
Mr.. Soren Anderson. state boiler
inspector. has been visiting here dur
ing the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nelson of
Taylorsville, Canada. returned home
this week after a pleasant visit here
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mack and Miss
Ada Mack of Ogden are here. Mr..
Mack is here to have the Mack mill
remodeled. preparatory to receiving
the fall wheat crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Griffith, who
have been visiting their children at
Idaho Falls the past three weeks, are
at home again.
Mrs. Janetta Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Abraham Smith and Miss Precilla
Smith attended the Smith reunion at
Brigham City on July s.
Messrs oliver Nilsson. Robert seely,
and w. o. Smith spent few days
fishing in Logan canyon. They re-
port good catch.
Mrs. DR.. J. L. Shepard of Salt Lake
City is the guest of Mrs. J. w. Bar
nett.
Miss Rae Miles entertained on Sun
day complimentary to the Misses
Ruth Partridge of Provo, and Sadie
jenkins of Logan.
Miss Luella Andrews of Logan,
who has just returned from Chicago
and other eastern cities. spent Thurs
day with Mrs. Frank VIM.
Mrs. William Sparks entertained
at Sunday dinner in honor of her
sister. Mrs. Porter of Pennington.
Utah.
Mrs. Lowell England Of Ogden is
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Buck.
Mrs. Maggie Roskelley has been
visiting friends at Logan and New
ton the past week.
Miss Vera Hansen is visiting at
Idaho Falls.
Rheta. the oldest daughter Of Mar
shall and Mrs. Littledyke, is very
low at the present time. Little hope
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14

To stage "the leap for life" in the
railroad series," from San Pedro (Cal)
dock high powered car was secured,
a barge anchored thirty feet from the
dock and experiments began. Helen
Holmes took hundred yard start and
drove Off the dock. The car fell five
feet short of the barge. She jumped,
swan back to the dock. the car was
raised. and the next day she tried
again. This time she fell but two feet
short of the barge. The car was raised
again, and Helen made her third trial.
she took longer start, and it was esti-
mated that she was travelling forty
i've miles an hour when she jumped
from the edge of the pier The car
jumped clear over the barge, the rear
wheels just missing the front of the
craft. Certainly l can do 1t now"
proclaimed the fearless young actress,
By this time she and her director had
been able to figure out to somewhat Of
mathematical certainty the speed re.
luired to strike the barge.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
SINKING Of Lusltsnia Filmed.

One Of the most thrilling scenes svel
staged for a Ii.ture was presented be
fore the camera for Mary Pickford',
next picture, The Little American.
The scene depicts the luxurious ball
room of the Lusitania when that IA
nous liner was torpedoed. Three hun
dred people were used for this bit
which was staged In an immense wa
ter tank, and several players were Sc
verely. although not dangerously In
Jured BY strange coincidence this
scene was taken on the second ami
versary of the sinking of the Lusitania
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14

, rill. Also their son. Keith, and wife
from the city payed them short
visit.
Miss Rizlna Skidmore. who has
been high school teacher at Cedar
City. is spending her vacation in her
home town.
The following homes have been Wis
tied by the stork: Mr.. and Mrs. Hill
mer Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Nash,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Spackman. and Mr..
and Mrs. John Nelson, who now re-
side at Smithfield.
Mr.. Otto Adamson. who has been
employed as bookkeeper in Chicago,
is home on short visit. Otto has
offered his help to Uncle Sam by en-
listing in the Yeomen service.
Mr.. Kirkbride. of the u. A. c., in
the interest Of the Boys club" gar
dening, came up to inspect gardens
and was pleased to find great many
very fine samples.
Vegetable canning will be demon
strated, July II, at Relief Society
meeting by two ladies sent here by
the U. A. c. extension division. Bring
your vegetables prepared and also
bottles and come and learn to do II
right.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bright. upon
their return to Smithfield after maxi
ing short visit to their home town
here. found their house burned
down. 1t is not known how the fire
started. Very little was saved.
The two-week-old infant of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Anderson died last Sum
day. The little one had been very
weak since birth Funeral services
were held at the home Monday. The
speakers were Andrew Anderson.
Lars Johnson, VIM. Anderson and
George Webb.
Under the direction of Bert Dar-
ford, a big celebration will be held
here on July "a. Details will be CIV
en- later.
Mr.. J. w. Hendricks and Mr.. T. H.
Merrill, as representatives Of the tab
ernacle committee from Richmond
ward. have gone to Salt Lake in the
interest Of this building.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14
Who's Responsible7

Douglas Fairbanks received a letter
zsom woman in Indiana that reads
My boy was seriously injured trying
rS~ initiate your screen stunts In re-
cent play. Won't you help me TO pay
me doctor blllsY"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14

Canned" - Sixteen. year old School
ysi~i becomes Star In Connediss-Dar-
ing Leaps In Auto Made by Helen
t4eirpss Gave Her Three Duekinss In
Ocean.
DENJAMIN CHAPLIN, the man who
IL impersonates Lincoln on the
screen. when asked the question
whether his great resemblance TO Lin
GoIn had inspired his interest In him
or whether he had grown to look like
siyn through having studied him said
chat the latter was the case, and he
Esnghed in something like the good ma
,tyred. tolerant way In which Lincoln
would have laughed. ~ have been Sc
cerrly criticised, believe, because of
snsy resemblance to Abraham Lincoln.
bod I really cannot help It. For years
& vOre false beard In my portrayal
81 the president, but 1t was inconven.
Cant. and l finally decided to own a
houie grown one. For time I never
,GDpeared in public. rode In a closed
Gar and had my meals served in a pri-
vxfe room. Then suddenly realized
that l was not living like any one else.
q was practically a recluse, and !
fnew 1t was merely my cowardlcc
which had made me do that / hated
80 have people say that l was trading
an my resemblance to the great presl
dent. Now | do not care. Justify
anyself by saying, Il have right to
look like Abraham Lincoln II choose
,snd I go my way and live as other
people live"
sIr. Chapln's life is much like that
OF Lincoln. AS child he lived on a
farm, and, although there was plenty
rof work to be done. few real tasks
were assigned to little Ben. He was
dreamer. IL saw the great dramatic
possibilities In the character of Abrn.
nsm Lincoln as soon as | began to
study his life." said Chaplin. 1T was
chat blending Of humor and tragedy
(Which appealed to me. I think that
fJncoln Is the most dramatic charac-
Ger that history ever has given to u.s."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-14

The Cache Stake Y. L. M. I. A.
convention will be held next Sunday,
July Is, at 2 p. m. in the basement
Of the tabernacle. Prof. ]. G. Ho-
gensen will give talk on the con-
servation Of foods. There will be
musical program. consisting of a vo-
cal solo by Miss Florence Tarbet, and
a piano solo by VIM. Peterson. All
officers are urged to be present. A.