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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

ernor Bilbo presiding. A plan of proco- dure had been ma ped out by a commit tee of five wal town workers in this field appointed ne day before by Pro- lessor Lloyd, director of the government forces. and whose headquarters are at the Agricultural and Mechanical college. This committee urged cooperation in every line of farm work, and it was de- termined to plant more liberaIly of food crops than ever before. and to pay special attention to cattle and hogs, so that it is believed the people of the state are at last aroused to true sense of the situation, the seriousness of which is no longer doubted.
 These expert farmers and scientific agriculturists sent out by the federal government are leaving no stone unturned They are not only appealing to the farm CTS to plant largely of grain and other food crops, but they are giving them formulas and explicit directions as to how to increase the yield per acre by the generous planting of legumes. the use of crushed lime rock and fertilizers. Many a farmer who attended this food crop boosting meeting at the capital of Mississippi went home determined to do more and better farming than he has ever done before, and it may be that the slogan, "One hundred million bushels of corn in Mississippi" will come true this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
TICK ERADICATION WORK

Dr. H. H. Chadwick, agent for the state live stock sanitary board, and in charge of the state forces in the tick eradication campaign now on in Missis- sippi, reports that during March 3S5, ,2Y7 head of cattle were dipped in the more than 5000 concrete vats erected in the several counties The lawless element has been quite busy during the past two or three weeks, and numerous vats have been dynamted. In the one county Of Lamar a score of vats, all in one super visor's district, were thus destroyed. They were immediately ordered rebuilt, guards placed on duty, a reward of $1Oe offered for the arrest of the guilty par ties and detectives put on the case In spite of all these stumbling blocks, how ever, Dr. Chadwick feels confident the state will be made absolutely tick free and all quarantnes lifted by the end Of the present year. This getting rid Of ticks is a costly proceeding, but Missis- sippi knows it is worth the money as 1t adds S10 to $20 to the value of every head of cattle in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

Governor Bilbo has suspended sentence on John R. Ellis until July 20 next, and the chances are that gentleman will be pardoned about that time, being now on the pardon board 'hopeful'' list. Ellis was for many years superintendent of education of Lauderdale county, and after he was beaten for reelection it became known that he was some S400OO on t%e wrong side of the ledger with the public school fund. He was indicted, tried, convicted and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. His. friends tried to get him pardoned before he reached the penitentiary, but the governor could do nothing until lot of red tape had been gene through with. It is claimed for FL lis that he never got dollar of the money, all going to the schools of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Amazing Pover Of Bor-Opto
 To Make Weak Eyes Strong Doctor Says H Strengthens Eyesighf 50 per cent in One
 Week's Time iTa Many Instances

able time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by the use of this prescription at home Go to any active drug store and get 8 bottle of Bon-O Opto tablets. Drop ons Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass of water and let it dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start, and inflammation and redness will quickly disappear. If your eyes bother you even little it is your duty to take steps td save them now before it is too late Many hopelessly blind might have saved their sight if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted, said: Yes the Bon0pto prescription is truly wonderful eye remedy. Its constituent ingredients are wei known to eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed by them. l have used 1t very sue cessfully in my own practice on patients whose eyes were strained through oveTwork or misf glasses. ] can highly recommend it in case o weak, watery, aching, s1narting, itching, burn ing eyes, red lids, blurred vision or for eyes in famed from exposure to smoke, sun, dust ot wind It is one of the very few preparations 1 feel Should be kept hand for regular use in almost every family" Bon-Opto. referred td above, is not patent medicine or secret remedy. It is ethical preparation, the for mula being printed on the package. The man ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen eyesight 30 per cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from fDY good druggist and is sold in this city by Golfers Drug Store and other druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
COLLEGE MEN AS FIGHTERS

A few days since Dr. J. w. Provins, president of Mississippi college at Clinton, told the boys under him who had just or ganized a battery of their own no strong in 15 minutes that he might be too old to lead them to battle but that he pro- posed to be with them in some capacity, and he guaranteed that his only son, who was not present at the time would join with them at the first opportunity. A day or two later pr. A. r. Watkins, pres ident of Millsaps college of this city, was in Hattiesburg. In the lobby of the hotel bitter Vardaman partisan de- clared Vardaman the only senator Mis- sissippi had. The minister resented that in scathing language, when the Varda- man shouter made as if to carry out his threat to- slap Dr. Watkins face. There was nlix-up right now that would have been creditable to an Irish wake, and
 in which the college man is said to have come out best. He has been heartily con- graduated here at his own home town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Atlanta Reserve Bank

Atlanta. April H-The statement of re- 1 sources and liabilities of the federal re- serve bank of Atlanta at the close oi business on April IS, is as follows:
 Resources: Gold coin and certificates in vault, $6171, ,A121; gold settlement fund s, 16S, GOO; gold redemption fund witt United States treasurer, $651, ,579.29. Total gold reserve, $, ,990990.5o Legal tender notes, silver etc, $99S, ,91625. Total reserve SIC 9S4, 906. 75. National bank notes arc notes other federal reserve banks, $479.- 455 bills discounted members exclusive coll notes, $1.931. .246 g; necber banks col lateral notes, s365, GOO; acceptances bought $2 S29, ,237.92; United States bonds, 675 000 one-year treasury notes, S1,z GOO; United States certificates of indebtedness, S1, ,500, GOO; municipal warrants, $12.200. Tota earning assets, SS,S03, 6S4.15 Due from other federal reserve banks, net $2,9S7,- 530.97; uncolected items, $9, ,2S5 275. .7S; all other resources, $S75. .53550 Total re- sources. $22 916,3SS.15.
 Liabilities Capital paid in. $2, AT 900 government deposits, 3.544 106 7S; due to members, reserve account, s19 275, ,376 SO collection items. $5,64S,95f federal re- serve notes. net, $2,090,050. Total liabili- ties, $22, ,916, ,3SS15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
A Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home

Victims of eye strain and other eye weaknesses and those who wear glasses. will be glad to know that according to Dr. Lewis there is real hope and help for them Many whose eyes were failing say they have had their eyes restored by thls remarkable prescription and many who once wore glasses say they have thrown them away. One man says, after using it: q was almost blind. Could not see to read at all Now l can read every thing without my glasses, and my eyes do not hurt any more At night they would pain dreadfully. Now they feel fine all the time. It was like q miracle to me. " A lady who used it says; "The atmos- phere seemed hazy with or without glasses, but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear 1 can read even fine print without glasses" Another who used it says: Il was bothered with eye strain caused by oyerworked, tired eyes, which induced fierce headaches. I have worn glasses for several years, both for distance and work, and without them l could not read my own name on an envelope or the type writing on the machine before me can do both now and have discarded my long distance glasses altogether. I can count the futtering leaves on the trees across the street now, which for several years have looked like a dim green blur to me l cannot express my joy at what it has done for me"
 It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
METHODIST

First Methodist--Sixth avenue and Niner teenth street, north The pastor Dr. George R. Stuart, will preach at Il a. m. and 745 D. m. Subject of morning ser mon Sabbath Observance" Evening sermon topic, "Godliness." Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Frank Domineck, superin- teudent Senior Epworth League at 6;S0 D. m Friday Bible study from 7 to s p. m.
 Trinity Methodist-The Rev. L. F. Whit ten, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and 8 p. m The sermons will be preached by the pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m T. M. Nesbit, superintendent. Ep- worth league meets at p. m. A cordial welcome given to all
 East Lake Methodist-Preaching at Il a. m. and 7.45 by the pastor the Rev. R. I. walston. Subject of morning ser mon. Fellow Laborers" Sunday school at s3O a. m., L. J. Cox, superintendent. Epworth league at GAS p. m., George Turner, president.
 North Highland Methodist-sunday school at 9:3O a. m, E. N Hamill, super intendent. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m by the pastor, the Rev. William H. Mansfield. Every one is cordially in- vited to worship here. The Brotherhood class was entertained at the home of the Rev and Mrs. w. H. Mansfield last Thursday evening.
 west Woodlawn Methodist-Sunday school al 945 a. m., Prof. J. V. Pogue, superintendent Brotherhood class at 9:30 B. m, J. H. Etheridge president. Preach ing at Il a. m. and 745 D. m. Junior leag que at D. m., and Senior league at 6:45 D. m. Sermons morning and evening by the pastor, the Rev. F. K. Gamble. Subjects, "The Sabbath a Divine Institu- tion" and True Patriotism"
 Highland Methodist Church-Sunday school at 9:S0 a. m,, J. B. Dryer, super intendent At Ii a. m, the Rev. P B. Wells will preach on Personal Evangel- ism" The subject for the evening service at o'clock will be What Is Your h. fuence?" Special music. The public is in vited.
 Simpson Methodist piscopal--Seventh avenue and Twenty-fifth street, north. The Rev. James B. Crippen, pastor. Com munion with a short service at Il a. m.:. 8 D., m., subject ' A Mans Faith" Ma dame Marie Stapleton- Murray will sing at the evening service.
 Sixty seventh Street Methodist-The Rev. William Graham Echols, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Morning and evening services at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m Sermons by the pastor. Subject for the morning, Spring Time" Topic for the evening, 'The Sixth Commandment" Ep- worth league at 6:30 D. m.
 Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church The pastor, the Rev. L. Fletcher Parrish, will occupy the pulpit at Eleventh Ave- nue Methodist church, corner Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. south, at both the morning and evening service. Ser mon subject for Il a. m., will be The Denials of the Christian Life," and for 7:45 D. m, Christian Freedom" Special selections of music furnished by a splen- did choir at each service. At the even- ing service the pastor will install the officers of the Senior Epworth league. A welcome to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
WAR SPIRIT RAMPANT

During the week most of the companies comprising the First Mississippi regiment, have been ordered to various parts of the state and put to work guarding inn portant bridges, railroad crossings and public buildings. One company from Meridian was sent to the delta country to stand watch over the levees along the Mississippi river This was at the re-
 quest of the chief engineer of the levee board, and that organization agreed to pay the soldier boys just what the gov ernment would pay them, also their ex- penses. Meantime, recruiting stations for the army, navy, artillery, cavalry and aviation corps are running full time and getting in new men every day. The re- cruiting officers are now very much en- couraged to believe Mississippi will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
SELLING STATE COTTON

The trustees of the state penitentiary met at the Parchman convict farm in Sunflower county this week and sold to the highest bidders S21 bales of cotton at an average price of 1872 cents per pound, The highest price paid was 21.39 cents the lowest being 1L12 cents. The trus- tees had already sold more than 5OO0 bales at about the same prices, and have something like 1200 bales yet to dispose of These 720O bales of cotton and the seed have placed Cor will by the time all is solD. close to s1000,O00 in the state treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

A state wide campaign is being mapped out by the state board of health working in cooperation with the extension forces of the A. and M. college and federal gov ernment, for better health and sanitation in every county. The chief purposes of this movement is to bring clearly to the attention of the people the great impor- tance of proper water supplies in the home, the right kind and proper prepa- ration of clean, well cooked food, child welfare work and the prevention of com mon infectious diseases. Acting with the educational forces it will be an easy mat ter for the state health authorities to cover the entire state this summer, thus preventing sickness and protecting the lives of the people generally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Stuck to His Rule

From the London Chronicle.
 He had just been discharged from the service, owing to wounds, and thought to raise a few pounds by writ ing his "reminiscences of 12 months fighting. Having completed the manu- script while in hospital, he offered it to a publisher for E10O It was a very small volume and such price made the publisher raise his eyes m surprise and inquire the reasons for such a demand. My dear sir" replied the author, "it has been a point of honor with me- as a soldier, always to sell my life as dearly as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Kidney Medicine Wins
 High Standing g

Tn the past fifteen years of our drug business we have not experienced a finer seller than pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root It has won for itself high standing in our trade and those who have used it claim that the results ob- tained after using Swamp-Root is very gratifying. We have good faith in your preparation and believe it is a merit orious article.
 Very truly yours,
 CONWAY DRUG CO,
 Chas. J. Epps, Sec. Treas. Nov 4, 1916. Conway, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

Disease and Death Real2" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at o'clock Reading room and free loan library, 206-7 Chamber of Commerce building Open daily except Sunday from 10 to f.
 First Church of Christ. Seientist-South Twenty-first street and Eleventh avenue. John Sparrow, first reader. Services Sunday a II a. m, to p. m. Subject. Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?" Sun day school at 9:30 Testimonial meeting Wednesday at s p. m. Reading rooms, Ill American Trust building Open week days from 10 a. m. to D. m, except Thursdays, from 10 a. m to 4 D. m. All are cordially invited to attend the services and to avail themselves of the privileges of the reading rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
sIINDAY SCHOOL WORKERS

The state Sunday school convention brought 400 or 300 delegates to Jackson this week, and the workers in this field spent three busy and profitable days dis cussing matters of interest along lines relating to that movement, The first day of the meeting the Sunday school chill dren of Jackson marched through the principal streets to the capitol grounds, where picture was taken of about 1920 little tots dressed in their Sunday best Rev. M Fred Long, state secretary, was very proud of the convention and was here, there and everywhere, as usual looking after the interest of the dele gates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
A Desperate Case

From the Chicago Herald.
 Dear" said the fond mother q must punish you for disobeying my orders"
 Please, ma,1 said the little boy, may go to my room first?'
 Yes" consented the parent, and she cautiously followed her first-born up- stairs. There Robert was kneeling by his bed, and his mother heard him say:
 Dear Lord, if you ever wanted to help little fellow in trouble, now's your chance.'
 The whipping was indefinitely post poned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
LUTHERAN

Zion Lutheran church, corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. Rev. H. Reuter-, pastor Divine services in the English language will be held Sunday morning at 10:30. Subject: "The Risen Savior and the Disciples of Emmaus. There will be no evening services. Sunday school opens at a. m. Strangers are welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
METHODIST PROTESTANT

The Methodist Protestant Church-4m Berry street, West End. The pastor, the Rev. T. c. Cassidy, will preach at Il a. m and 7:45 p. m Morning subject, Sabbath Observance;" evening, More of the Likeness of Jesus" Junior Christian Endeavor, 2:3O p. m. Christian Endeavor prayer meeting, 6:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Woodlawn Church of Christ-Bible study at 10 a. Regular worship and preaching by John T. Lewis at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
 West End Church of Christ-Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m. by W. s. Long. Subjects Morning, "The Lords Day (Sunday) and the Lords Day." evening, The Actual and the Possible" f"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Letter to Dr. tNiinier S& Co.,,
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Send ten cents to pr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton N Y, for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing be sure and mention The Birmingham Sunday Age Herald. Regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
UNITARIAN

The First Unitarian Church-Dr. Thomas r. Byrnes, minister. Sunday services at Il and 7:45 o'clock Mr.. Byrnes will occupy the pulpit both morn ing and night. Sermon subjects as fol- lows: Morning. "A Merry Heart Is 2 Good Medicine' Evening, Religious and Science As Partners" The open forum every Wednesday night at s o'clock. The church is located at 725 Nineteenth street, north. This is the church of the liberal faith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
BAPTIST

Southside Baptist Church-Dr. Preston Blake, pastor. Preaching Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m Sunday school 9:30 a. m, Bap- tist Young Peoples union, 6;30 D. m Sub ject for the morning service, "The Churchs Obligations to Its Members" :" Night, "A Story of an Unselfsh Life."s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

, Sunday evening. "The Tenth Command ment.' This sermon on Sunday night is
 the last of a series or sermons pr. Ee- 1 monds has given on the Ten Com mandments.
 Sunday school at Temple Emanu-El at 9:S0 o'clock. CFurch night service on Wednesday evening at D. m. at the temple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
AJTRURIAN

Altrurian Church-Dr l.. A. Fealy, pas tor. The following services will be held at the church, A1-12-13 Farley building. Sunday school 10 a. m. Service Il a. m. Subject, The Apostles Creed. Service 7:45 D. m. Subject: Religious Observ- ance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Second Church of Christ, Scientist-Au- ditorium Chamber of Commerce. William T. Giles, first reader. Sunday services at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. Subject: Are Sin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
SENTENCE SITSpENDED

reasonably prompt in raising her quota of men for the war with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

stery and trimming. The result is' marvels of beauty and luxury, with finish that endures.
 Savings made in our new body plant pay for all this added luxury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
What Would You Omit?

Come see these new cars and tell us what you would omit. Would you have car less durable, less com plete, less attractive?
 If not, you must choose Mitchell Ithas hundreds of extras which others do not offer. And they never can, at Mitchell prices, until they attain Mitchell factory efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Now a Lifetime Gar
Built and Tested for 100000 Miles
 With 1OO% Over-Strength We show Mtchels in Both designed every vital for twice the needed strength both

Three years ago, after one year in Europe, John W. Bate resolved to double Mitchell strength.
 Our standard then was 50 per cent over-strength. He decided to make 1t 100 per cent over-strength. In this years cars, for the first time, we an- nounce that new attainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
One Size is Now $115O

This year the Mitchell comes in two sizes. The smaller is Mitchell Junior. It is roomy and powerful Six-120- inch wheelbase. 4O-horse- power motor. Large enough and pow erful enough for 5-passenger car.
 So now you can get the size you want, and the price you want. And any style of body. And all are Mitchells, built to Mitchell standards, with the Mitchell extras and tho Mitchell over-strength.
 Come and see these latest models. They embody over 700 improvements which MT. Bate has made.
 MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY, Inc.
 Racine. Wis IT. & A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

1t is one of the Mitchell extras, paid for by factory savings.
 This entire plant has been built and equipped to build this one type eco nomically. Millions have been spent, under John W. Bate, to this single end.
 The result is a saving, on this years output, of at least $4,Oo0,00O. And that whole sum is spent on Mitchell extras, including this over-strength.
 Unique Attractions .>
 This years Mitchells have 31 fea- lures which nearly all cars omit. Things like a power tire pump, dash board engine primer, reversible head lights, etc. All things which you will want.
 And on this years cars we add 24 per cent to the cost of finish, uphol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Every Part Studied

He has made study of every part. He has worn out fifty cars in learning needed strength. He has devised radical tests to prove at least double strength.
 Over 40 parts are built of tough. ened steel. Safety pirts are vastly oversize. All parts which get major strain are built of Chrome -Vanadium
 Gears are tested for 50,000 pounds . per tooth. He perfected his springs Bate cantilevers-until in two years not single one has broken.
 He subjects his engine to 10000 mile tests, then takes it apart and inspects it.
 The result, we believe, is lifetime car. Several Mitchells have survived 100000 miles of hard driving ng-about 40 years of ordinary service.
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