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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

a stunning hat Of black panne VelVet trimmed in steel, Miss Provost madA a very lovely bride. Her bouquet was 9 French bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.
 Miss Monk was charming in gray georgette with palens of blue panne vel vet, with which she wore gray slippers and gloves, Her hat was of the blue panne velvet trimmed in French flowers, and she carried an armful of American Beauties tied with silver ribbon.
 The bridesmaid, Miss Manning, was at- tractive in gray pussy willow satin trimmed in silver, her hat being of silver and gray and the two matrons, also in beautiful gowns of gray, all carrying American Beauty roses, carried out the gray and rose tone of the wedding in their handsome toilets, the men of the party wearing with their suits gray gloves and ties and valley lilies in their buttonholes.
 The two little flower girls were dainty and sweet in frocks of flesh crepe de chine, wearing high white kid boots and socks and carrying French holders with lilies of the valley. They wore little poke bonnets of flesh silk net trimmed in sweetheart roses and silver ribbon.
 "Following the ceremony, which was performed by Rev J. M. Dannelly, pas- tor of the church, MT. Drennen and his bride left on extended wedding trip, including visits to Canada, New York, Washington, the Great Lakes, Detroit, Chicago and St. Louis, and will arrive in Birmingham on Christmas day, where they will make their home with the groom's mother, Mrs. William Drennen, who was present at the wedding.
 Among other out-of-town guests were: Mrs. D. H. Carmichael. from Biloxi; Mir. and Mrs. Richard Lewis Bowron, Mir. and Mrs J. D. Moore, MT. and Mrs. Harold Bissell MT and Mrs. Bew White, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Drennen, pr. Earle Drerpen, all of Birmingham; Capt Frank Cunningham, and Mrs. Houston Davis, sister of the groom, of Birmingham, who came from Akron, O., in time to attend the wedding"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
MRS. PARKE ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Julian B. Parke, president of the Alabama Equal Suffrage association, left Friday to attend the national suffrage convention at Washington, D. C., which conyenes Monday, December 10.
 Mrs. Parke will be entertained on that date at luncheon by Mrs. Clifford Pin chot in Washington. Washington off cials are extending an invitation to re cepton to be given in honor of pr. Shaw and Mrs. Catt in Washington.
 Mrs. A. T. London and Miss Mary Parke London of Birmingham, who are delegates to the convention, will join Mrs. Parke in her trip to Washington.
 The party will stop at the new Ebbett hotel, which will be headquarters for the convention. While in Washington Mrs, Parke will be entertained for a few days by MT. and Mrs. l.. D. Jeffries at their handsome country home The Forest near Washing gton.-Selma Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
JACK KSON-HARRIS

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Harris of Baton Rouge, La, announce the marriage of their daughter, Sarah Guiee, to Dr. Rufus Jackson of the Medical Reserve corps, U. $. A, December 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
The Christmas Stationery Store Headquarters for Christmas Greeting Cards

The handsomest and most artistic line ever seen in the cy-both stock and exclusive designs. Order now-the tune IS short There splendid way of remem- berng your friends than by sending them handsome en- gsyed, embossed and illuminated Greeting Card at small cost peTseach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11


 The following from the Baton Rouge States will be read with much interest by many friends of Dr. Rufus Jackson, who made his home here and was so- cially very popular:
 society was very much interested and completely surprised Saturday afternoon when it became known that Miss Sadie Harris, daughter of Hon. Thomas H. Harris, had become the bride of Dr Rufus Jackson of Birmingham, mem Der of the medical reserve corps, at Camp Beauregard the ceremony having been performed at the conclusion of linen shower given in honor of Miss Egeria Brooks and which was attended by large gathering of friends of these two charming girls.
 Mrs. Harris and Miss Harris had is sued invitations for the shower the early part of the past week. but not even the closest friends of the family were ap- prised that the event would be a double celebration, each was presented with a card andVequested to write good wish for the honoree. These were then at- tached by rib bons to a wreath of white flowers and placed in the center of a table, over which was suspended a white tulle heart, concealing the many lovely gifts from the friends assembled. and which were shoWered to the table by the drawing of the suspended tulle streamers. After viewing the lovely gifts the good wishes were read by Miss Brooks, the participants being so inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FOR TWO VISITORS

Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch entertained at an informal bridge tea yesterday afternoon at her home on South Twentieth street, complimenting her guests, Miss Lanore Ward of Wisconsin and Mrs. Samuel Rand of New York, the guest of Mrs. w. I. Grubb.
 Among the guests were: Mrs. J. IT. Stanfield, Mrs A. D. Pitts of Selma, Mrs. J. W. Hunter of Atlanta, Mrs. c. C. Terrell, Mrs. w. I. Grubb. Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs. J. M. Mason. Mrs. J. F. Graham, Mrs. J. D. McNeill, Mrs. Robert Thach Mrs. Kirkman Jackson. Mrs. W. N. Walmsley, Mrs. Victor Han son, Mrs. Richard Randolph.
 Among those who called later for tea were: Mrs. Henry Lee Badham, Mrs. Walter Beasley, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. George Connors, Mrs. Oscar Wells. Mrs. H. Key Miner, Mrs. Livingston Keplinger Mrs. Webb Crawford. Mrs T. A. Murphree, Mrs. Robert Brooke, Mrs. Robert Jemson, Jr., Mrs. Arthur Crowder, Mrs. Harold San son, Mrs Eugene Brown, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Miss Margaret Coleman and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FOR MISS HALL

Mrs J. c. Henley entertained a few friends at dinner last evening at her home on South Nineteenth street in honor of her guest, Miss Elizabeth Hall of Maryland. Among the guests were Miss Hall, Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Locke Capt. Sorsby Jemison. Capt. Mar shall Mayes. MT. Mercer McCrum, MT. John Page and MT. Walter Henley.
 The following invitation has been re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
INTER SEE CLUB DANCE

The Inter Sc, club of Birmingham re- quests your presence at their annual Christmas bah Thursday, December 27, at o'clock, Southern club. Formal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

MT. and Mrs. r. w. Ross announce the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Hattie Ross Cash. to MT. T. V. Weise of San Antonio, Tex. The wedding took place Sunday, December 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FOR MRS. RAND

Mrs. w. I. Grubb Will entertain at bridge on Thursday afternoon at her home at Highland Park in honor of Mrs. Samuel Rand of New York; who is her guest. The invitations will include a few friends of Mrs. Rand
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
THE FOUR-MINUTE MEN

All over America the Four
Minute Men" are making
speeches on the vital issues of
the Nation in connection with
the war.
In Monte Vista at the Pic
ture Show, 9 o'clock, every
night, Four-Minute Men will
address the crowd. Chairman
Sylvester has selected the fol
lowing as his quota of speak
ers for the immediate future:
Monday night-Rev. Berry
Tuesday night-Rev. Mac.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22

and send out notices to the news
papers stating when the officer will
be in each county. 1t will be unnec-
essary for prospective taxpayers to
ask my Office for forms on which to
make returns. The officer who visits
their county will have them.
ut may be stated as a matter of
general information that net in
come is the remainder after sub
tracing expenses from gross income
Personal, family, or living expense is
not expense in the meaning of the
law, the exemption being allowed to
covcr such expenses.
"The new exemptions of $1,000
and $4,000 will add tens of thous-
ands to the number of income tax
payers in this district, inasmuch as
practically every farmer, merchant,
tradesman, professional man and
salary worker and great many
wage workers will be required to
make return and pay tax.
THE law makes it the duty of the
taxpayer to seek out the collector.
Many people assume that if an in
come tax form is not sent, or gov
ernment officer does not call, they
are relieved from making reports.
This is decidedly in error. 1t is the
other way round. The taxpayer has
to go to the government and if he
doesn't within the time prescribed
he is violator of the law, and the
government will go to him with It's
penalties"
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
HIGH ORDER OF CRUNTS, A
COMING COMMERCIAL CLUB

A very enthusiastic meeting
of the High Order Of Grunts
was held at Town hall Tuesday
night. In the election of Off
GERS, Charles Akers was select
ed as president, Harold Fergu-
son, vice president, and C. E.
Hart, secretary-treasurer Mr..
Akers declined to accept any
office and yielded only to the
lnsistence of his many friends.
He is logical man for the po-
sition, having shown a willing
ness since the organization of
the order, in giving exception
al effort toward its advance
ment.
Matters of general import
ance were discussed, among
them being an active part to be
taken in war work, and revis-
ion of certain sections of the
bylaws to include a broader
range of activity.
In the matter of schools the
H. O. G.. may be depended
work of commercial club and
stantial aid.
The High Order of Grunts
is the only commercial organi-
cation in Monte Vista whose
aims are Community better
ment' and it is proposed to
have this order completely per-
form the function of a city
commercial club in the usual
meaning of the term. A paid
secretary is essential to the
work of commercial club and
the Grunts will undertake to
provide necessary arrange
ments for the same at a near
future date. Having a repre-
sentative membership in the
town and surrounding country,
the H. O. G.. is the best and
most effective force for pro-
noting town and country en-
terprise of any beneficial ma
ture that could possibly be eff
fected.
On next Thursday night,
Dec. 9th, the next meeting
will be held to complete the or
ganization and receive the re-
port of committee appointed
to make a revision of the by
laws. Music and other feat
ures are promised for the oc-
casion and a large attendance
is expected.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
COMMUNITY RESPONDS LOYALTY
TO RED CROSS

The Red Cross drive for Christmas membership
locally exceeded all expectations 1t is estimated
that over 1000 new members were obtained in the
east end of the county
In their solicitation, few sackers were found by
the committees, and great many instances of sur
prsing patriotic loyalty were discovered in the
humbest homes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22

lean.
Wednesday night-Superin-
tendent Momyer.
Thursday night-Jesse Ste.
phenson.
Friday night-Rev. Ander-
son.
Saturday nights. S. He'll.
man.
Alternates-Dr. Moore and
l.. B. Sylvester.
Charles Mcintosh went to Denver
Thursday night to buy and drive
home a Jeffry-Nash car for o. l.,
Sanderson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22

n. ana Mrs. Frank Wright and
IN. sh'luren- left Thursday night for
"oh' parts of Pennsylvania for q
T0 months visit,
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
Farmers SHOULD INSIST
In GRADING OF POTATOES
By CARL B. STOW

The United States Admins
ration has established stand
u .rd grades for potatoes, and
NE me- system adopted being bas-
Il n on the returns in dollars and
,snts to the grower, every po-
s ssto grower in this district
Mould enthusiastically en-
dorse and support this practi-
al plan.
= The marketing of potatoes
M grades puts all growers on
n equal basis, and rigid en-
torcement of this plan of grad
mo- will result in the growers
M,pceiving M the greatest net re-
turns for their stock.
In establishing these stand
ard grades, the Food Admins
ration is taking the most i'm
sortant step in the interest of
NE growers that has ever been
,ttempted, and will not only
result in greater profits, but
will make potato growing a
more interesting and desirable
business.
Thus, having in mind the
tdoption Of practical grades
rhich will secure for the grow
Il the greatest net returns for
lis crop, and at the same time
atisfy market requirements,
HE grades established and
yhich will be demanded are as
blows:
U. S. Grades No. 1 and 2
hall be practically free"
rom all defects. This does
ot mean that each potato
hall be examined, it merely
beans that stock damaged in
ppearance, condition or keep
hg quality, shall be excluded.
lhe potatoes should be sorted
1per a two inch screen, and a
blerance Of five per cent by
reight is allowed for potatoes
Glow the minimum size, this
elng an additional tolerance
the three per cent weight al
owed for potatoes below the
ther requirements of the u. S.
Grade No. 1. This is to pro-
hde for stock that should come
ut, but which will occasional
slip by even where reason
Eble care is used. This toler-
Ahce has been found to be es-
initial in the practical opera
ION of potato grading.
The U. S. Grade No. 2 speci-
es that the stock shall be
Practically free" from frost,
Jury and decay, and free
Rom serious damage by other
huses. This means that the
pearance shall not be dam
yea in excess of twenty per-
snt Of the surface or that a
Isste OF ten per cent of the
lOer shall not be caused by
ey injuries. Stock containing
ghtly defective tubers while
% allowed in U. S. Grade No.
may be included in U. S.
eiade No. 2. This provides
II stock not seriously affected
Scab, second growth, cuts,
II has been found that in
sost ~ instances the sizing is be-
~ done well, but too little at
u. sall0n is being paid to culling
~ w. detective stock. The i'm
sa11 urlance of sorting out this
NY, syck Is shown by rule 2, of the
iiLles il;s and regulations of the
ta!ted Su!!ed States Food Admins
SSas!ion, ISs:lon which absolutely pro-
sa sulIs the shipments of such
soek s.ss under penalty of revoca-
pon of license.
w. II the growers of the San
Ss valley will Immediately
%vpt and enforce this grading
an-our ran. potatoes will be in
eal demand and command
n, " highest prices in the. out
que markets.
\. ana Mrs. Frank Wright and
'hildren- left Thursday night for
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22

Mrs. Tom Bradshaw left Wednes-
day night for her homo in Rife She
has been here visiting for the past
two months.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
MERRY CHRISTMAS

In extending sincere best wishes to Journal
readers for very merry Christmas, we wish to COM
bine with it our thanks for the splendid patronage
we have received during the past year.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22
DEFENSE SOCIETY CALLS FOR
LOCAL VIGILANCE CORPS

The mayor of this city, today made public
quest received from Richard NJ. Hurd, Chairman of
the Board of Trustees of the American Defense So
cety, urging citizens here to organize local vigil
ance corps, for the purpose of aiding the Govern
ment in putting an end to German propaganda and
enemy activity which has been responsible for fires,
ammunition plant explosions, sabotage, food scares
and other attempts to damage the morale of the
American people.
The far-reaching need of the local Vigilance
Corps readily be seen when it is known that in
this country alone there today several million
alien enemies representing Germany, Austria, Bull
gara, Turkey and other countries sympathetic al
lied with the Prussian autocracy. Almost without
exception these enemies free to go about they
ft and while the Government has done much to-
ward Tightening the censorship of mails and cables
nevertheless there numberless channels by which
these enemies in touch with the directing genius
of German propaganda in Berlin.
The plan or organization undertaken by the So
ciety and recommended to loyal Americans provides
for the enrolment of s...aN American Vigilance
Corps every city and town which sIal! classify all
residents under the following terms: '---
1. Loyal
g. Disloyal.
3. Doubtful.
A. Unknown.
Following the general classification Of citizens
the Committee is urged to make further designation
of the following list
l. Alien enemy.
2. Pro-German.
g. Anti-Government.
In the letter of instructions to branch organi-
cations the Executive Committee of the American
Defense Society gives the following directions:
Unofficial announcement has already been
made at Washington that the Government is about
to register the alien enemies in America. Your Com
mittee already having acted along such lines, will .
naturally be in position greatly to aid the Govern
ment Census when such census is taken. No doubt
many attempts will be made to evade the official
Government Census and information on the enemies
in your community will therefore be of greatest
value.
"You are enjoined to watch the speech, associ-
ations and activities of every man whom you NAV
suspect of disloyalty and to send in the immediate
report
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-22

Mildred Schall left Saturday night
for Denver for an indefinite stay.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
CLOvER's REBELLION

All theatre pauous are iu love with Anita stcwar, Amcricas most dainty little uctrca and an oppor- tunity will be given Co see her ot her best here tonight and tomorrow night. when she appears iu a bcau- uml love drama, "Clovcr's Rebel lion" which illustrates how love gives locksmiths tla merry ha-ha and true love comes out with flying colors. In addition to "Cloycr's Rc- bellion," there win be a two-recl Fox comedy entitled "A Bon Ton Riot" This has been shown at Ju- noau and is said Co bc scream. Sec both the above plays at thc Or phcum tonight and tomorrow night
 Suudoy aud Morday nights will be seen at Che Orpheum another O. tho famous Fox plays in which George Walsh appears in High Fi. nance" one of tho big hits of Che season. There will be special must, Sunday night
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
BAN IS PLACED
 ON CORPULENCY
Men With Big stomaohs Will Hence forth Be Looked Upon With
 Suspicion

Goodbye. old tummy, you must go. for Hoover has decreed it. He says you are a sack of wheat and that the allies need it. He also says if you and I do not our friendship sever, In be disgracod for an my life In spite of an endoavor
 Time was. old pauneh, whom you and I, wore words of nll creation; folks guzed upon our ample front i'm open admiration. But now they say that fat is food, and food is am munitlon. IT this bc true, please don't explode and blow us to pc, dition.
 In days gone by the guy who own- ed a rotund chunk of suot, he proud ly held it way out front. that gll the world might view it. 10 was his badge Of high esteem and marked him as winner It showed that he had won success and never missed hts dinner. And tlouEh mo Jealous sprung their joks and tried to be. reaI funny. it stpl remained the. dreadnaught shape and bespoke Of. ready money. The gink who owned a padded porch ol which to drape his bunting, it seenod that fortune with her smile vis ever for him hunting.
 But now you've lrought deep woe and shame upon |, neshy critters. and people, give s angry looks where once they giro us tittcrs. and when we puF alort Che street folks stop and jab our itrret, and call It ! somo unploastnat James and other wise they slur it.
 But 1T they pu. us portly guys upon a wartime dtt. from Hooycr's chromo. would fudge. hcu also have Co try it.-Culton Fitchctt.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
THIS COMBINATION
 IS SIGNIFICANT
Deduction From Array of Figures Indicates That War Will Close
 in February

Tho Kaiser is tho man wh, started the war scrvia is the coun try whore tho warf started. Thor arc slN letters In each of these word and il written to gother and divided In halves, these two halves will spell Kaiser and servia:
 KAI SER
 SER VIA
 The greatest man i'm France it fonrc, commander of Che French Apply the same rule as above and sou have:
 JOF ERE
 ERE NCH
 Germany claims Co be tho most cultivated country in the world. and this mpcrculture is termed "KUL- .TUR"
 Turkey has Che least culture apply the same rule:
 KUL TUR
 TUR KEY
 Tho Kaiser's numbers if the word Kaiser is written with each letter followed by thc number of its place in the alphabet and after these numbers is placed the slgnid- cant number 6. we have:
 K, l1G; A, lG; l. 9G: s. 19G; E. 5G; R 1SG; total. GGG. tho Noisor's number. @ timcs 6 equals 3G, plus G., equals i2 months.
 Also note that when the Kaiser started Che war he was nfty-nve years and six months old, GGG months. which again fixes the Kai- scr's number. Having nafnbi~ncd this fact. you win be interested In reading from tho 18th chapter of Revelations Che lth, 9th and 18th verses. lth. And they worshippod thc beast. saying Who is like unto tbc beast? Who is able Co mako war with him?" 9th: And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemics. and nowcr was given unto him Co com tnue for forty and two months IS: "Hcrc Is vision. Let him that hath understanding count the num- bcr of the beast. for it is thc mum bcr of man, and his number is six hundred three score and six l6G6l.
 War started in. August, 1914, plus 42 months. makes February, 1918.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
Catholic Church

8 a. m. Mass and Instruction. TO a. m.. Mass and Sermon. D. m.. Sunday school. 2 D. m. Rosary, Instruction and
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR RENT

Fully equipped and in splendid lo- cation. Two living rooms in con- nection. Inquire "X," care of Douglas Island News. tf
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14

Big feature pictures are contIu- ually scheduled at this popular play house. The past week has had a steady run Of standard all-star pro- ductIons. In conjunction with cy- cry headline attraction, there is add ed a two-reel scream comedy the kind Of comedy that mixes laughter with tears Tonight Aloha-Oc will be shown, and one of these firing limo laugh-makers. Tomorrow night "Old Heidelberg" a picture.
Douglas Island news., 1917-12-14
PATIENCE AND
 WILLINGNESS
With Knowledge of French Lan- guage Help Out American
 Nurses Going to France

The policy of the woman's bureau of tho American Rcd Cross in select. iug and sending women abroad for service Is outlined In the following statement of Miss Florence Marshall director of the bureau.
 The womans bureau ls not send. ! ing any workers into the foreign field unless they arc specifically ask cd for by the American Red Crosa commission in Europe.
 Any person who may be cablod ! tor by the commission to France is immediately sought out and asked |if shc will serve. and every erort .s made to expedite her departure. otherwise no individual worker is sem, by this bureau.
 When the commission Co France cables for a group Of canteen work crs ur surgical dressings workers Che cable always gives the exact number Of workers required in either branch. 10 also gives very definite list Of the qualifications for workers abroad. and Che bureau makes every effort Co follow these requirements and qualifications.
 Knowledge of French
 A knowledge of French is essen ual n an positions except oricc. clerical and surgical dressings work CTS. There are few positions where one cam work effectively without it, and thosc who arc going to serve abroad should have an possible French instruction under French instructors. particularly in conyer- atIou.
 Another essential ls a real con- roru Co be of service and willing ness Go concentrate on Che work. Seriousness of purpose and doport- mcut are required Of an workers in Che American Red Cross. Appli- ,auts should realize that conditions u Europe make uujustihablo the presence oi anyone unwilling or un- abIc Co do steady. serious work
 Nu7t Be Patient and Willing
 1se who serve abroad must be wiling Go exercise patience and to serve u humble positions until op- n0rtuuitics for more interesting work iD tbcir department develop. Whit they lould be willing Co do any soct ot work necessary. change from one department Co another ,UoulL not be sought or expected. Obedience Co superior officers, dis crcuou iu conversation. and loyalty Co Che organization, arc an requi- sites.
 Copies Of the rules and regulations are furnished to applicants on re- quest. and they arc asked to under stand that from thc moment they leave an American port their scry- ice begins. and they are committed to obey the rules and regulations.