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Williams news., 1917-09-20
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MAINTENANCE TAX IS URGED
Keep Highways in Good Order and Make Improvements

'To spend $1OO,OOO to build highways and then leave the roads without pro- vision for maintenance, is folly equal to that indulged in by the farmer who buys $1,OO0 worth of farm machinery and then refuses to build a shed under which to keep it.''
 Gov. T. w. Bickett of North Carolina points to the fact that 1t is not only necessary for state to build good roads, but also to keep them in good
Williams news., 1917-09-20
NEGLECT MAKES POOR ROADS
careIessness Requires $2 to Be Spent, Where $1 Invested Earlier Would
 Have Done Work.

It is neglect which makes earth roads bad, and requires $2 to be spent where $1 invested earlier would have done the work. Every township should arrange for a patrol system of main- tenance, or its equivalent, under which someone will give his entire time to a section nf roads and be responsible for their condition.
Williams news., 1917-09-20
Tool for Foundations.

Operated by one man, a gasoline driven machine has been invented that delivers more than 1000 hammer blows a minute to newly laid concrete foundations for roads to give them an even density.
Williams news., 1917-09-20
Prejudice Against Oiled Roads.

It may be that prejudice against oiled roads has arisen among too en. thusiastic champions of concrete. But concrete costs so much that in many instances its use is out of the question
Williams news., 1917-09-20
No Style.

First Girl-So you met MT. Blank, the famous writer. at the reception. What do you think of him7
 Second Girl-Not much. His clothes are quite old-fashioned and I under stand that he was celebrated for his style.
Williams news., 1917-09-20
Sufficient.

Mrs. Megson (not pleased with sup plies)-Have you any of the sugar you sold me on Monday leftf
 The Grocer-Oh, yes, mum; plenty. How much would you like?
 Mrs. Megson-Nonei
Williams news., 1917-09-20
MRS. BEGGARSTAFF DISCOVERS THAT LUCY CARTERET OWNS A BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE WHICH HAD BEEN STOLEN FROM A VALUABLE COL
 LECTION SOME TIME BEFORE

beautiful welbed English and suspicious,
   a fascinating wealthy years  her father who has lived there Something about
 
  girl her given Christmas
Williams news., 1917-09-20

Do you believe that Lucy Car teret is telling the truth and that she is an honest, hieh-cIass girl; or do you think she is one of a band of shrewd crooks7 The next instaIIment brings inn portant developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Our S1 Unists

Are all the famous Wirth- mors. In the new spring styles they offer better val ues than ever before.
 (2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

A treat for our patrons We have arranged to sell 15,OOO
 tickets for the BijOu Theatre \ for LOeW's vaudeville
 On sale today lc Tickets for the opening day, MOn- day, April 18th, will be placed
 on sale today Permit caution again Tickets will not be sold to children Tickets will only be sold girls 16 over! Not than tickets customer Be when buying tickets you evening ance.
 the sale tickets the 1c No purchase ticket will admit 16 of afternoon perform will ente her the best available time the tick | ets presented.
 regular price admission Loew Bou 1Oc 5c | performances
 Remember these 1c tickets entitle you
 to the best seats in the house | For your Tickets sale to- | ience hnUe exact day for Monday I change TeGdy rear disLe mdin floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

Bathroom naedi-
 cine cabinets
 $3 to $9.5O
 These carefully constructed, some in golden oak finish, white enameled. Doors have French beveled plated mir TOTS, convenient interior ar engagement. t4th FIoor>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
The dressmaking dnd
 sewing classes Conducted by Mrs. Hilton NOlU i1 progress

This of instruction will prove invaluable who appreciate the advantage of being able to make fashionable and perfect fitting garments for themselves and others The classes conducted by Mrs Hilton enable the with absolutely experience make herself perfectly fitting Spring Summer dress Madame Hilton assists in making the dress guarantees perfect fit when it is completed A nominal fee of soc lesson is charged.
 well arranged classroom is provided the comfort the sewing school students proving very interesting corse the importance of which cannot be overesmated this time when searching for practical of economizn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
EppO petticOdts

thousand EppO petticoats in our petticOat
 store and new ones still arriving
 by each express
 Many women very sensby put off buying Spring garments until after they have selected their 1t would that majority of sensible have made ID their minds to have other than the wonderful Eppo with it's patented features The reinforced packets snap fasteners also elastic waist bands and the tailoring and designing which results in heretofore unknown pettcoat fit These Eppo petticoas here wash silks jerseys ane and tub silks of the sorts every new spring shade and color in the prettet of changeable effects Choose Eppo petticoats here at I25 and up FIoop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Closes 6 D. m. Saturdays 9 D. m.

Our April Silk Sale
 has been receiDed by the Wonen of
 Birmingham Wih open arms But no lesser welcome should have been accorded an event so carefully planned and so full of re- markable silk values.
 We make in this sale an emphatic demonstration of low prices and high quality. No value pretense here. But the actual giving of good silks at prices lower than those quoted elsewhere for the same grades.
 Since Tuesday our Silk Section has been filled to overflowing with eager buyers. Yesterday the enthusiasm was continued and today an array of new offerings is presented that will attract other hundreds of women. 'an' Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
SOCIAL EVENTS

Miss Alice Gillespie was the in
 spiration of delightful affair last night when Mrs. J. E. McAdory and Miss Mariah McAdory entertained in
 her honor at their country home, The
 Elms." at Jonesboro. The national colors were employed in the decora- tions of the reception rooms, flags and bunting being used in profusion. On the arrival of the guests refreshing punch was served from bowl on the front porch banked in ferns and flow CTS by Miss Mozelle Wood and Miss Josie Bur- "a. A contest of popular in : ventions. l..' P. McTyiere. Jr., and Miss Narcissa Norwood being declared the
 winners. At the conclusion minstrel troop appeared and asked permission
 to have marriage ceremony. A bur-
 lesque of a negro wedding was then carried out, Lloyd Coughlin being the
 bride. while Wildon Breen was the groom. The best man was Fillmore Me- Adory and the maid of honor was Richard McAdory and R. J. Costello was the minister. Much amusement
 was caused by the burlesque. The guests were ushered into the dining room. where the same colors were em
 ployed in the decorations. The table was covered with handsome center
 piece embroidered in bluebirds. An ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
Gadsden and Her Near Neighbors Start Campaign Against Immoral Houses


 Gadsden. September 1.-(Speciai. )-Ths city administrations of Gadsden. Ala bama City and AttaIla have united in campaign against immoral women. Ths recent order of the war department which drove these women from cities having oantonments in this section haa served to increase the number here. Il Is claimed. It Is reported that some of the women go from here to Anniston at night and return in the morning. The police chiefs of the three cities will aT rest all those found residing in this sec ton. they say.
 A party of Gadsden business men went to Anniston yesterday to offer their as- sistance in handling the congested con diticns there as result of the coming of the National Guardsmen.
 Jim Henry Hartley, 1e-year-old ne- gro. was arrested at Boaz today by United States Deputy Marshal Bates charged with stealing a package of mail containing 12 watches, addressed to J. C. Sizemore of Boaz.
 Announcement was made today that feature of the county teachers institute here next week will be a canning demOn- stration Thursday by 12 members of the Girls Canning club under the direction of Miss Dianna Bankson.
 News has been received hero of tho destruction by fire of the office of ths Cedar Bluff Cherokean and also of ths residence of Clarence Daniel at Cedar Bluff A former Cedar Bluff paper, the Cedar Bluff Free Press, met a similar fate in December, 1892.
 Word late today from R. Lee Barnes, county superintendent of education of Marshall county, says that the 2-mill school tax carried by majority of 2s votes yesterday.
 After 25 years service at the Gadsden car works, s. D. Jacobs has resigned as foreman to accept similar position at Meridian. He is succeeded here by w. A. Cole, who was assistant foreman. Misses Eunice Hagin and Christine Goode were painfully injured yesterday afternoon on the Hokes Bluff road, north of Gadsden, when the Hagin car skidded into ditch as the driver attempted to pass an automobile hearse at a narrow point in the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

(This column Is conducted under the auspices of the press and publicity coun- ell of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage
 association. Questions of politics and
 government will be welcomed. Answers
 will appear every Sunday in this column.
 Address all questions to Mrs. Roy M.
 Sterne, 1925 Beech street,.
 Q.-What is meant by Invoking ''clo-
 ture" in the Senate. A.-Cloture Is a
 method of checking unlimited debate in a
 deliberative body. In the United States Senate, when no rule of cloture Is in oper- ation, any senator may speak as long as
 he pleases upon any bill or amendment.
 This frequently leads to the blocking ot legislation the immediate passage Of which is desired Recently, cecrtain ele-
 ments in the United States Senate have endeavored by ''filibustering' (by which is
 meant taking up the time of the Senate by interminable debate, and thereby pre- venting action), to precicude or hinder the passage of important bills relating to
 the conduct of the war. When the rule of cloture is invoked, which is done by a petition signed by two-thirds of the mem bership of the body, asking for the rule no senator may speak over one hour upon any bill and all its amendments This rule enables the majority in the senate l to put through quickly legislation Which | is deemed urgent. The rule is an effective weapon of government, but, as is readily seen, may become a dangerous tnstru- ment if abused, since its effect is to shut off discussion of subjects before the Sen ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
WANTED-MAT,E HEI.p

>~~~~~~~~~ >~~~~~~~~~~ WANTED--Young man for position as assistant in bookkeeping department of large manufacturing concern; must know cost accounting and thoroughly understand Bookkeeping. only a high-gra man can handle this proposition; good salary and unlimited opportunities. If qualified, see us immediately. 1916 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg.
 WANTED-You man between l9 and 25 years to assist in shipping; no school boys considered Apply Monday morn ing to 2209 3d ave.
 WANTED-Capabl men qualified for executives manufacturing, technical or commecial positions, carrying good salaries. with opportunities; connections with responsible business concerns; conscription creating many good open ings: if employed. desiring to better position or change location. see us lm- mediately; open at night. 1216 Jeffer- son County Bank Bldg.
 WANTED-Bookkeep must be cap. able of handling general office du- ties for large mining company; sal ary $100 per month to stags. with advancement 1218 Jefferson co. Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
DWELLINGS SOUTH

Six-room apartment in Margaret,
 steam heat, hot and cold water, large porches. Highland avenue frontage.
 Five-room apartment, heat furnished.
 hardwood floors. large porch, 11th
 ave and t4th. st; garage; $40. Five room apartment 1103 18th st. uower), janitor service. sso; garage S3 extra.
 Eight-room apartment 1901 11th ave. janitor service, $S5 with garage sS
 six-room apartment in Fitzgerald Oower floor), $45. 2S02 Mountain ave, rooms. modern.
 $50,
 Eight rooms. modern, 1929 18th ave, $32.5O.
 Eight rooms. modern sleeping porcl,,
 near Glen Iris park, $S5; hardwood
 1915 18th ave. modern, sleeping porch, $45
 1908 18th ave-. modern, s42.5o; g rooms,
 14o4 Niazuma, modern, garage. ser wants room, seo. 1904 goth st., modern. 8 baths, 8 rooms, s45. 17sl g. 21st st.. rooms, modern. s55.
 111b 18th st.. rooms, ss5. ~SNA A'Nh pN-s Q AVCAAcp OOttd8og &dk 6 V lot, $40. Sos Woodland ave. rooms, s2b. 14o9 18th st. modern. rooms. ss5.
 DWELLINGS NORTH 8 rooms near 18th st. and 14th ave, modern, with garage, $40. 1125 11th st., rooms, modern, sleep ing porch. $27.bo. 1904 18th st., rooms, $1B 2411 Sth ave, rooms. water fur nished, SEQ. 2212 9th ave. s-room cottage, s45. 24th st. and 4th ave, rooms, baths, $40.
 Corner 7th ave. and 18th st.. rooms $40. 800 1st ave-, West End, rooms, $25. III Poplar st.. rooms, $25 $40 Tuscaloosa ave. furnace, rooms, $s75o. SMITH CULLOM R. B. 6 I. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
Sherer Ordered to Capital
 to Consult Army Heads

Washington. September 1-(SpecialD Maj George c. Sherer. quartermastex corps Alabama National Guard, was to- day instructed by the war department to proceed to Washington for consultation with sthe quartermaster general. Upon completion of this duty Major Sherer will join his command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
BEAUT1FUL LUNCHEON.

course was served to the following; Miss Gillespie, Miss Louise Brans- comb, Miss Margaret McAdory, Miss Nola Burgin. Miss Josie Burgin, Miss Elizabeth Phelps, Miss Sadie Phelps, Miss Elizabeth Barron. Miss Lotis Barron, Miss Mozelle Wood, Miss Edith Knight, Miss Alberta Norwood, Miss Mildred Winters Miss Narcissa Nor wood. Miss Lorraine Buck. Miss Lorens Christilieb, Miss Annie Louise Moon, Miss Rachale Ragsfale. Miss Marian McAdory, Mrs. Maud Salmon. Mrs. R. J. Costello, Mrs, E1more McAdory. and Harvey Branscomb. Richard McAdory, Charner Batson, Eugene Hawkins, Luney Ragsdale, Virgil Hawkins, John Hawkins. Morgan Barron, R. F. Me- Tyiere Jr., Robert Berry. Robert Lee. Henry Adams, Fred Buck, Garland Wii- son, Herbert Byers, John Mcconnell. Herbert Milton. John Donaldson. Wil- don Breen. Lloyd Coughlin and R. ]. Costello.
 The regular monthly meeting of the United Charities and Hospital Board will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. E. M. Owen, on Fifth ave- nue. A full attendance is urged, as matters of importance will come be- fore that body.
 Desplte the 1nclement weather large crowd attended the regular Sat- urday night dance, which was given at the Muskoda clubhouse at Reeders which was recently erected for the employees of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company in the Bessemer district. Dancing was enjoyed until midnight.
 tThe Stolen Princess,"s a three-aot playlet written by Miss Minette schwa- bacher, will be presented by a num- Der of children of this city Monday evening at o'clock at the Tlks' hall on Nineteenth street for the benefit of the children's penny war fund splendid musical programme, on which wiz appear some of the best local talent in this city, will be rem dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
WANTED BY LOVEMAN, JOSEPH
6 LOEB

& LOEB TWO SALESLADIES for our WOMEN'S and CHILL DREN'S SHOE DEPT. Good salary to smart, ex- perienced women only. TALL, STRONG BOY for Special Bicycle Delivery. Must be over 16 years of age and know city well. SEVERAL w R APP P E R BOYS, over 16, to be trained as stock boys. Liberal pay and excellent prospects for advance ment.
 Apply to Superintendent 8::30 to 10, mornings only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
.ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT

RATES--One cent . word e dayt no aa. taken for 1ess than 25c for first tnRer- Aion. cnsh mnmf nreenlpnEv ardeK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
TOD DTNn

TOR RENT-Beautifui s-room residence in Norwood; painted and redecorated like new; if interested go see 1t, 1901 Slst st. May Loan & Realty Co. Phone 7739.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
TO YOU WHO HAVE NOT REGIS. TERED,

TERED.
 The opportunity to register, if you have not already done so, Is given to ev- cry woman. All you need do Is to apply to the Equal Suffrage association for reg istration card, to add your name to the thousands in Birmingham who have sig nified thus their eagerness to help win the war.
 Registration for war service under the National Womens Council for Defense Is great opportunity and solemn obliga- tion. It should be undertaken in all seri- ousness. It is an opportunity, as every phase of the war Is an opportunity to forward the dauntless march of democ- raoy over the world. A recent cartoon pictures democracy surrounded by her army of countries. by Uncle Sam, Eng land France and fiery-eyed young Russia confronting the Kaiser with the grim question, On what grounds do you claim exemption?"
 The women of Amerira do not claim ex- emption from service in the army of de- mocracy Nor have women the world over ever been exempt from the courage sapping griefs of war. Walt Whitman spoke for ali womanlxind when he wrote how
 "Democracy. with vengeful. desperate
 port strides on,
 shown through the dark by those flashes
 of lightning, Yet mournful sob and low wall fam
 cied heard through the dark, In the lull of the deafening confusion"
 Women will pay with the men tho cost in grief and suffering of this forward stride of democracy The National Coun- cil of defense offers active service to help win the war. No longer need women sit and wait. They can work. This Is a new opportunity and a thrilling one. It Is more than an opportunity; it Is a test of woman's skill and her steadfastness of purpose. Her willingness to serve the world is recognized. Her ability has been proven in multitudinous ways in Europe. Our own chance has come. We have a share in the worlds work. It Is our duty and our privilege 10 do it gladly and we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
FOR EXCHANGE

~-~YS-~S~~~~~-9c~~~ FOR TRADE-Five beautiful residence lots in Martins addition, west of Gen. tral Park, to trade for bungalow or cot tage. May Loan & Realty Co, Phone Main 7739.
 FOR ExCHANGE-Half dozen improved properties in Birmingham to trade; sin- gle or all together for improved farm; what have you? May Loan & Realty Co. 2o06 4th ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS TO KNOW

head of the council in the capacity Of chairman of the publicity committee and Mrs. Harrison being editor of the suffrage column in the Ledger.
 It Is with great regret that the Bir- mingham association and especially the press and publicity council bid Mrs. Har- rison and Mrs. Moore farewell. as they leave. so to speak, flor the front"
 BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON.
 Mrs M. F. Slater and Mrs. H. O. Moore were the honorees at a beautiful luncheon given by the press and pub licity council at the Southern club this week A large number of the members of the association gathered together, choosing this opportunity to welcome Mrs. Slater to Birmingham for visit. and at the same time to bid farewell to Mrs. Moore, the chairman of the publicity committe, who is leaving for Chattanooga to be near her husband, who is in train- ing at Fort Ogletborpe. Miss Worthng- ton presided and in a short talk voiced most appropriately the good wishes of tha Birmingham association to her two guests of honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
FOR RENT-ROOMs

ences; gentleman, $2.50 week. 1910 9th ave, N., opposite park. Main s2s1-J.
 9-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
AUTOMOBILES

BOSCH rnagneto tor 4-cylinder car, d.
 Birmingham. Main 1885
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

QUOTA FOR OFFICERS TRAINING.
 The ranks of suffrage workers will be depleted this week when two of her most splendid soldiers will leave the city to spend the winter in Chattanooga to be near their husbands, Mir H. 0. Moore and MT. H. B. Harrison at Fort Ogle- thorpe. Mrs. Moore and Mrs Harrison were both members of the press and pub licity council of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association, Mrs Moore being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

Not every woman nor every Tan can undertake the abnormal acticvities of war. Each individual must decide where her duty and ability Hes. If you have the time to give but are unskilled, now is the moment to fit yourself efficiently and well for work. If you have the power and the training. but not the full time to give, one hour may prove of real value. Apathy is the only crime; frivolous neglect the unforgiveable sin. If you have not done so, register at once and when you have registered, prepare to carry out your pledge with all your cour- age and power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
ALL SUBTRACT WORLD WAITS FOR
 NOVEMBER s.

A famous foreign ambassador, the mayor of the largest city in the world the governor of our most populous state, the patriotic president of great banking system: Does this not sound like con ference designed to move the world It Is. The men are Ambassador Gerard, Mayor Mitchell. Governor Whitman, ano Frank A. vanderlip. Their purpose is to help justice dominate the world To con sumate this purpose they. with other men of like calibre, have organized a men advisory board to work actively for suf- frage until 1t becomes a law in New York on November 6.
 A saloonkeeper a Tammany boss, a social butterfly, and tough-these com prise some of the forces that are bound together to fight woman suffrage at the polls in New York on November G. As one man said: 'We want woman suf- frage because of the enemies 1t makes!"
 With such lineup on either side. it Is no wonder that the women of New York feel confident of victory.
 To which side win your vote go?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

SUFFRAGE PROGRESS ASTOUNDING. }.
 Never in the history of woman suffrage has there been such 8 record of victory for womankind both at home and abroad as that which has distinguished the year 1917 Since January Canada has added the fifth of her chief provinces to the list that has granted full suffrage to women In the dominion. Women have voted in Mexico City. England has in- cluded 6O.0o0,00o women in her representa- tion of the people bill Russia has en- franchised all her women. France has pushed the issue far along tward a fa- vorable conclusion.
 In the United States seven great states have given presidential suffrage to wom- en, five have given them municipal suf- frage The capital of Ohio has included women in its electorate. And now New York Is about to take her place in the march of progress. Shall Alabama lag listlessly in the rear?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

Word late today from R. Lee Barnes county superintendent of education of Marshall county, says that the 2-mi1l school tax carried by a majority of 2s votes yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

The board of revenue of Jefferson coun- | ty will hold a meeting in Bessemer on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, when the plans for the new courthouse, to be erect ed on Third avenue, will be passed on
 and the matter of advertising for bids will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

After 25 years service at the Gadsden car works, s. D. Jacobs has resigned as foreman to accept similar position at Meridian. He is succeeded here by w. A. Cole who was assistant foreman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
WAN'rED----HELP

IF you are looking for a good position, see us now. Commercial help only" 12i6 Jefferson County Bank Bldg.