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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

BEGINNING THE DAY-I thank Thee, o God, for this marvel called forgiveness. I have lain among the pots; yet Thou biddest me sit at Thy side, nnd I look into Thy face without confusion. 0 Thou, who for gettest what have been and callest to my mind what I may be, I bring Thee my humble praise. Amen.--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Harvesting, States
 Enormous Crops

ID ANKERS and farmers who have ID made surveys of the crops in counties of southeastern Alabama since the first of this month report conditions splendid. Never has there been such a bumper yield of corn as is seen this year and other crops are well above normal. Some of those persons who have looked over the ground express fear that on account of the bigness of the crops they will not sll be harvested.
 But farmers who worked hard and periodically to increase the food pro- duction and thus help win the war will have the grit to work overtime, if necessary, to gather into barns all they have produced. This country must not only feed itself, but must export an immense volume to Europe to help feed the allies.
 Every bushel of corn and every bushel of other grain, to say nothing of beans and potatoes, viii be needed to carry the United States and it's allies through until next year. Now that the Alabama crops have been virtually made there must be nc question about the work of harvest ing.
 The marketing problem would have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

American People," it is seen that more than $10,o00,0o0 of the sum ap- propriated by the war council up to and including August 31, was for use in France.
 It is stated in the report that most of the persons in charge of Red Cross activities in France are giving their time and paying their own expenses.
 The Red Cross work "covers wide scope of relief, from the establishing and maintaining of hospitals for American soldiers in France to civil ian aid, including the care and educa- tion. of destitute French children, and the rehabilitation of the devastated areas in France and Belgium; also re- lief and preventive means against tuberculosis, which has greatly in- creased since the war.
 Other countries besides France to receive appropriations from the American Red Cross fund are Rus sia, Rumania, Italy, Servia, England and Armenia. All worthy causes are to be helped Those of our people who contributed to the Red Cross fund, and especially those who made sacrifices to do so, can but feel a thrill of pleasure as they read of the good uses to which the money is being put.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
ESSENTIALLY Low DOWN

patch.
 A few fellows are mean enough to read the Alabamian- Dispatch two or three years. refuse to pay tor 1t, and settle by ordering the postmaster to refuse the paper, and thenSevery other week borrow his neighbor's paPsr. In our opinion. the devil has hott spot for this class of people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
GIVES HIMSELF AWAY.

ITO hear Dubson talk, you'd think he knows all there is to know"
 Not if you pay close attention to what he says"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Mnnta tn see P1ntformn

If vote for man without his hav- ceive myself about him and it," said Mayer A. Israel, the tailor, "but if he explains to me his platform before l give him my vote, and then fails to live up to 1t after he gets the office have not deceived myself. but he has deceived me. and therefore in the fu- ture I can be on my guard against him when he asks me to support him.
 T want all of the candidates to come out into the open and express them selves so that the voters can check up on them in the hereafter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Thtnk. Ton Has Been Reached

Shoes have been advancing for some time," said J. D. Collins, who has been in the shoe business for a quarter Of century, sbut really think they have reached the high level and that there will be no further advances.
 T may be mistaken, but it has gov- erned my future buying. The hardest thing at present for a shoe merchant is to keep from getting stuck on wom- ens shoes, as the styles change so ar bitrarily and rapidly. I am looking for a good fall business; in fact. it has aI- ready opened strong"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
YOU'VE MET HIM.

Beware the man who is half shot, He is a pest, by jing; For he can talk an awful lot And never say a thing.
 Luke McLuke. Beware the man with gobs of gall, The self-sufficient pup Who seems to think he knows it all, But doesn't know straight up
 Nebraska State Journal. Beware the man who turns the knob And drifts into your den, And spells an hour of your good time Ere he drifts out again.
 Houston Post. Beware the man whose only aim In life is but to shirk, Yet likes to stand around and tell You how to do your work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Eject of New yiaduct

T am expecting a great change ih the looks of things when the Twenty first street viaduct is completed" salo John Anderson, business manager or Louis Pizitz, mot to mention the great convenience 1t will be to those living on the South Highlanda.
 The Weatherly viaduct transformed First avenue, and I am sure the Twen- ty-hrst street one will revolutloplse the territory it serves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
A CHANGE OF HEART

From the Muscatine Journal.
 will be responsible for my wife's debts. Mrs. Cora Kiesewetter. Mr. Her. man Kiesewetter. I was angry at the time I put the other adv. in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

We are such stuff As dranms are made of, and our little life Is rounded with sleep.
 Tempest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A STATE OF MIND.

 vacationists are back in town.
 Indeed, a cheerless crew; And some are burned a healthy nroWn' But nearly all are blue, A natural reaction from
 The joyous time they've had, Which leaves them looking rather gum And not little sad
 ABsURDITIEs OF AGE.
 Youth will have its day, you know" True enough"
 "But have no patience with elderly roues who try to stage a comeback by dyeing their hair and learning the latest dance steps"
 "A CONSERVATIVE BLUNDER. Why did you leave your last placer Tt was due to an accident. ma'am," ra- piled the applicant for domestic service "Yes7"
 T worked for lady who'd come in the kitchen every rnornin' with. MT. Hoover says this and MT. Hoover says that Finally gets tired of 1t an I says, Well, ma'am, if you've got gentleman friend named MT. Hoover-and you a married woman, if I may say sol wouldn't be always talkin' about him be- fore the servants, ma'am.' LOT, bless mel I didn't know what an old fool l was malxin' of myself until read about that gentleman in the newspapers
 MOST UNFORTUNATE
 Had streak of bad luck last year." said the first snowman.
 How was that?" asked the second snowman.
 T invested $500 in a live shark and there wasn't another shark scare that season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Conference at woodlawn

Things are fast getting in shape TOT the meeting of the North Alabama con ference at Woodlawn, which meets next month" said Rev. J. w. Johnson U. D. presiding elder of tho Birmingham uis- trict. "Rev. Robert Echols, the pastor who will be the host of the conference has practically arranged all of the oe- tails. A large attendance is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Post-season Series

T was certainly sorry to see the post-season series cancelled" said Bob McDavid. "There was unusual interest in the series and. believe, had the games been played. a record attend ance would have witnessed the clash in each of the cities.
 There was also unusual interest as to the selection of the a1l-star teams. The sporting writers were to select the team and heard more than score of fans make pick and hold it to compare it with the selected out fit.
 Not often do fans in Dixie have the opportunity to witness a series or this sort and although I think Presi- dent Baugh did only what was right under the circumstances. 1t certainly was a disappointment to the fans that 1 the series was called off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Washington Bureau. POT Hibbs Build

Washington Bureau. 2o7 Hibbs Buiid- ing.
 European bureau. 6 Henrietta street. Covent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office. Rooms AZ to 50, inclusive, Tribune Building, New York city; western business ofIlce' Tribune BuMling, Chicago. The 5. C. Beckwith Special Agency. agents Tor foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Member of the Associated Press

Member of the Associated Press
 The Age-Herald is the only morning and Sunday newspaper in Birmingham carrying the Associated Press dls- patches.
 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not other wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All Eights of republication of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
r,.r. shouIa Re Taken

People should certainly be caretui on approaching railroad crossings said Jerome Cohen. who rides a bicycie and very likely covers more terri- tory than any other one man in the city who works regular. and does not make a speciality of bike riding.
 "The accident at Vanderbilt cross- ing the other day is conclusive evi- dence of what is liable to happen at any moment. It is very good luea to heed the mute warning in front of every mans eyes when he ap- breaches the railroad crossing Stop, Look, Listen'--and then nine times out of ten there will be no deaths, no ac- cidents, and it will be better Tor all I know from riding wheel so much how easy it Is to get careless and to allow oneself to take chance, and then when we get caught blame the other fellow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

TELEPHONE Bell (private exchange connectins all departmental Main 49O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
GERM PERIL.

I'm willing to dispense with fee, if the bride will let me kiss her" said Judge Gruppers, gallantly
 I'm an economical cuss," spoke up the bridegroom. "but I'll be darned if I'll let my bride take chance ike that un- less you shave off your whiskers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11
Religious Issue

Believe me. you folks nave some politics down here," stated J. A. Mooney, recent addition to Birming- ham. T have seen it pretty warm else where, and there has always been some side issues that made the nec- essary pep forthcoming, but I don't think I ever saw the religious issue injected before.
 1T have travelled a great deal in my work as Associated Press operator, but Birmingham has moro various aspects of interest than any city have ever lived in, considering the size, of course, and to say that your politicai situation now is becoming fixed Is not one of the least, Is putting 1t mild
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

ORDINARY MORTALS. Tive noticed one thing" And what is that one thing you've no- ticed?" 'eThe people whose favorite expression Is Believe mer are as well qualified to join the Ananias club as the ordinary run of humanity"
 PAUL COOK. :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-11

he says.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
MESSAGES UP-TO-DATE.

There exists in print at the present time a compilation of the messages, proclamations and inaugural address es of the Presidents from the begin ming of the Government up to the year 1897. For some reason Congress has failed to provide for the publica- tion in volume form of similar doc uments since that year. To bring the set up to date Congressman Oscar w. Swift of New York has pending be- fore the Committee on Printing of the House resolution directing a publication of the Executive utteranc- es from 1897 to March 4, 1917, the end of the 64th Congress. It is un- derstood that private parties have at various times printed the documents for sale at profit to themselves, and it is to stop that practice and make the volumes available for free distri- button to the libraries throughout the country that MT. Swift's resolution was prepared.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
THE DIFFERENCE.

From the avalanche of bitter crit icism that is now being directed against Premier David Lloyd George in Great Britain we assume that there has been no especial attempt there to establish law of lese majeste as we have had it attempted in this country. To criticise the mistakes of the gov ernment in both England and France has been the practice from the wars beginning, and experience has proved that such criticism is really construct i've. In England especially it has forced incompetents out of office and made way for men of capacity, vision and resource. In the United States, however, weddings have hidden be- hind the plea that it is disloyal to find fault with the administration, and as a consequence the cause of the country has suffered tremendously. Just now, when the nations strongest and best men are needed in active control, we find at the heads of the most import ant governmental departments those who are absolutely unfitted by either intellect or training for the work. It is true, of course, that a number of the nations leading business men have accepted the "dollar year" sal aries and have come to the relief, yet their fine work is hampered and re- stricted by laundering superiors of notoriously small bore. Some of these days when the inside history of this war is written there are going to be some disclosures that will make the country sit up and gasp.-Fort Wayne (Ind.) News.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
LABOR SEES THE LIGHT.

At it's annual convention in Buffalo the American Federation of Labor adopted the following resolution with out a dissenting vote: Resolved That this convention go on record in favor of policy of industrial pre- paredness and the enactment of laws by Congress that will adequately pro- tect all wage-earners of our country against loss of employment through any invasion of the products of any other nation"
 Did the American Federation have the promise of President Wilson that he would change his mind and put the United States on a protective basis when they adopted that resolution :? Or is it not rather an independent ex- pression of labor's faith in the cardi- nal tenet of Republican faith-protec- tion to American industries-and a clear indication that even though the president of it's organization Hays his head alongside" that of the free trade President of the United States, the same thinkers of organized labor know that the best assurance of re- turn to protection is the return of the Republican party to power?
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
SOLDIERS OATHS.

While bills have been introduced making it possible for members of our military forces outside of the United States to take oaths in public land matters before their commanding officers, measure drawn by Con- gressman Nathan l.. Strong, of Penn sylvania, goes step further and ex- tends the privilege to include "ary oath or affirmation or acknowledge ment of any deed or other instrument of writing" that any person in the military service may wish to make. Mir. Strong provides, however, that only officers holding the rank of ma jor or higher may administer the oath, which protects the privilege from pos sible abuse from those holding less responsible positions. MT. Strong's bill was introduced only week before the adjournment of the last session, and hence failed of passage, but it will be taken up again this winter, and very likely receive the endorse ment of Congress.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14

The third number of the Normal Lecture Course will be the lecture given by Rollo Mcbride, Public De- fender of Pittsburgh, on Monday, Dec. IT, at 8 o'clock, in the Orpheum.
 His subject is Making Crooked Men Straight" and in that he is dis cussing a problem, to the solution of which he is giving his whole time and energy.
 Reserved seats may be secured at the Kahl Drug Store on Saturday and Monday.
 A communication from MT. Carpen- ter, collector of internal revenue, un- der date of Dec. 10, states that it is not necessary to collect a war tax on a lecture course given for the benefit of school, hence no tax will be col lected on this number.
 The tax collected on the preceding number will be refunded to holders of season tickets on demand and if not called for will be turned in to the lec- ture course fund.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
With the Churches
PRESBYTERIAN and METHODIST
 Oliver S. Baum, Minister

Preaching 11:G0 a. m. and 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:45 p, m.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
PEACE-MAKER TO PACE-MAKER

Immediately upon assuming his du- ties with the Shipping Board, Henry Ford, one of the leading opponents of standardization in this country, ex- presses an opinion which will find ap- proval throughout the United States. He says: q have been disappointed during this visit to Washington to find our government planning differ ent sizes and kinds of equipment and machinery where one model could be used. One model makes possible pro- duction in enormous quantities, re- duced cost and improved quality. In this standardization lies the secret of American industrial power, and we need our industrial power in this war ? At last a practical idea has emanated from the Shipping Board, whether O, not it is acted upon. One of tho great secrets of Germans power il this war has been her standardizet war materials. Our standardization in this intense period of warfar should be not only national, but inter national, So far as possible the Al lies should adopt the same calibers c ammunition and trucks and other sur plies should conform to type. If hi recommendation are adopted, Forc the peace-maker will become Fort the pace-maker.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

MetVIHB HtIu UNtT OIty udII'
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. All are welcome to our services.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
APPLICATION FOR GRAZING
 PERMITS

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications for permits to graze cat tie, horses, hogs, sheep and goats within the COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST during the season of 1918 must be filed in my office at Flag staff, Arizona, on or before January 10, 1918. Full information in regard to the grazing fees to be charged and blank forms to be used in making ap- plications will be furnished upon re- quest.
 R. E. MARSH, Supervisor. Dec. 7-Jan. II.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
KEEP YOUNG

People with bad backs and weak kidneys are apt to feel old at sixty. Many old folks say Doan's Kidney Pills help them keep young. Here's Phoenix case:
 D. M. Lewis, FOG E. Pierce St., Phoenix, Ariz., says: "My back was so weak I could hardly lift anything. I was all tired out when I got up in the morning. I read of Doan's Kid ney Pills and got some. They rid me of the trouble and made me feel fine. Now I feel fine and seldom have any trouble with my kidneys" Statement given May 1, 1913.)
 STILL USES DOAN'S.
 On February 26, 1917, MT. Lewis said: q still use Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally and although I am eigh- weight years old l feel fine. Deans Kidney Pills keep my kidneys strong and active. There are few men of my age with kidneys as healthy as mine
 Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't sim. ply ask for a kidney remedy--get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Lewis has twice publicly recon. mended. Foster Milburn Co.,, Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14

One-tenth of all agricultural pro- ducts in the United States is destroy ed by injurious insects. In some years crops suffer even greater losses. This loss is sufficient to meet the entire expense of the national government in normal peace time.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
 Meetings held in the Court House Aug. Wallis, M. A., Pastor. Resi-. dence 124 s. Agassiz St. 9:45 a. m., Bible School. Lessor subject, Nehemiah Enforces the Law of the Sabbath" 11:00 a. m., Preaching Service, Sub ject, Essentials of Successful Life. 7:30 p. m., Evening worship anC Sermon. Building with God"
 We welcome you to any and all ot our services.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY.

Meets in Masonic Hall.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends who as- sisted us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother, and for the kind sympathy shown us in our great grief.
 JOHN F. STEPHAN AND
 CHILDREN.
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
Library Night a Success.
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Attention!

Attention!
 A Woman's Club meeting! Don't let this call die in your ears but let it resound again and again until Sat urday at 2:30-then go to the home of Mrs. w. F. Griffin and talk mat ters over concerning the club year!!!!
The Coconino sun., 1917-12-14
Additional Society.
Eastern Star Elects Officers.

The local chapter of Eastern Star are rejoicing over the fact that their meeting place is soon to be in new quarters, the Masonic Temple. Last Saturday night the annual election of officers was held with the following results: Worthy Matron, Mrs. J. M. Wilson; Associate Matron, Miss Nora Blome; Patron, Mir. Foster; Conduc- tress, Mrs. Quay; Associate Conduc- tress, Mrs. Foster; Secretary, Mrs. Rosaline Clark; Treasurer, Mrs. G. F. Manning, ST. The appointive offices were the five Stars Miss Louise Greenlaw, Mrs. J. P. Wilson, Mrs. Acker, Mrs. Jagger, Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Kapanka, Warden; Miss Perkins, Mar shal and Mrs. Wallis, Chaplain. Af- ter the election of officers most de- licious banquet was served by the fol- lowing committee: Judge Perkins, Dr. Miller, MT. Pierson and MT. Thompson.
 The meeting night of this chapter has been changed to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
 1. i. !. !.
 Federated Church.
 Dr. Baum will give some interest
 ing talks on the coming Sabbath
 While we regret the series of helpful
 talks were closed last week, still w are confident there yet remains top
 ics as absorbing. For instance, tn
 one for the coming morning service "What Owest Thou Unto My Lord |? Surely a great deal we have neve paid, but we'll not venture further ur
 til the Sabbath. ] Let's see W
 spread the tidings far and wide. Tn
 privilege of hearing these talks is be
 ing borne in upon us and rather tha urging our friends, the day will com when our Sabbath hours spent in tn , house of God will be the most rest ful of the week.
 , 4 1. i. l. : Library Night Success. : With splendid results financially : the Library Board announces the sue cess of their recent picture show. $5 : clear enthuses them to renewed et forts and they gratefully acknowl edge the continued good will of tn Flagstaff public. The magazine fun is growing rapidly and they hope t soon announce the final amount of also. If you have been solicited flo magazines they will gratefully ap preciate reply that their orders ma be made to include issues of the ne, year.
 |, !. 4 '. 1. Attention!
 A Woman's Club meeting! Don
 let this call die in your ears but le
 it resound again and again until Sat
 urday at 2:30--then go to the hom
 of Mrs. w. F. Griffin and talk mat
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-17
AUSTRO-ITALIAN
BATTLE IS RAGING
ASSOCIATED Press By o. s. Naval Communt
cation Sefyicel

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 17.-On the
Austrian-Italian front a general battle
is reported as in progress with the
Italian forces showing great effective
ness and holding the advantages for
the day and the Austrians pushed back
on several extended portions of the
fighting front
The Italian war office reports some
successful minor operations and an air
raid, in which the Italian flyers heav-
lily bombed the AUSTRIAN lines east of
Selo and returned without the loss of
a man or a machine. This air raid
was made in force.
The only infantry operation was a
raid carried out south Of Hill 247, on
the GoritZa front, as a result of which
a portion of the Austrian advance
line was blown up and the defenders
wiped out.
The Austrian share of the offessive
yesterday consisted of a lombard
ment of the Italian line at Boglia and
Bodilzo.
London reports a highly successful
raid with hydro-aeroplanes during
which Zeebruge, Ostend, Middlekerk
and Therout were bombed and all
the planes returned safely to the base
from which the raid was launched.