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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Doubling. the Eleven
 Million Appropriation A

61HAT construction is to begin inn j. mediately on the projected ship yard upon the land near Mobile recently purchased by subsidiary ot the United States Steel corporation lis of great moment not only to the Gulf City and to the Birmingham dis trict, which will supply the steel, but to the entire south.
 Ensley and Fairfield will benefit directly and in a large way, for the Tennessee company's extension now in progress in those important indus trial communities will be pushed with increased speed.
 As President George Gordon Craw- ford in his official announcement sets forth all the essential facts in con- nection with the ship-building plant, including expansions at the Birming- ham end of the line, it requires only a little imagination to picture in its fulIness the magnitude of this latest of the Steel corporations far-reaching undertakings.
 When Chairman E. H. Gary and other members of the Steel corpora tion's board visited Birmingham last June and announced that an expendi- ture of eleven millions dollars here abouts had been authorized for new development there was a great feel ing of iubilation. It made optimists more optimistic than ever, and prophets were inspired with renewed confidence.
 Since then another eleven million dollars has been appropriated, mak- ing twenty two million dollars for | Alabama within a few months. No one of ordinary intelligence has ever questioned the Steel corporation's faith in the potentialities of this dis trict, but the exigencies of the war and the spirit of patriotism have caused the directors to develop theii Alabama properties faster than they might otherwise have done. The con struction of ship-building plant is g result of the war. But for the pres ent situation the money being invested in the Mobile plant might have gone into some other channel.
 But the country needed ships ane that settled it. The corporation puts pat, iotism first. But now that we iare to have the ship yard, it will pay lwell in the long run, no doubt, as i; permanent industry.
 At any rate MT. Crawford's an Inouncement is of such signal intercs as to be epochal in the making O industrial history.
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 Matters reached a crisis in the plant Q } a big elevator company when men work CTS persisted in making fun of wome workers in "womanalis." Some of thei
 do look funny, but-loud pedal here
 we've got to win this war!
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 Broadway is not as dark at night . some credulous provincials have been le to suppose. It is still possible to loca' q cocktail or highball on Broadwa without carrying lantern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

BEGINNING THE DAY-I thank Thee, o my God, for friends anu friendly associations. Thou hast not doomed me to live alone buf mast surrounded me with hearts that "
 syyer to mine. I am upheIu anu comforted and made rleh bS ."s comDanvv of those who walk with r,e. HeIn me to live understandinS- Ix in this foregIeam of heaven. In .1rist,s name. Amen.--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Kaiser Offers Russia
 His Terms of Peace

M DISPATCH from Copenhagen 6A states that Germany has made peace terms to Russia, involving Aus Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria and Turkey.
 According to this report the Kaiser makes the following proposals:
 1. Poland to be independent un- der Teutonic ''protection"
 2. Austria to get an indemnity from Russia.
 3. Bulgaria to get Dobrudja and to control the mouth. of the Dan ube for Austrian and German "commercial purposes"
 4. Turkey to regain all the ter ritory overrun by Russian troops and to be accorded trade routes in Persia and the Caucasus pre- viously held by Russia
 If there is one leyel-headed person among those fanatical Bolsheviki ir Petrograd, with the perception of 3 fifth-rate statesman, he will be able to see in these terms what lies behine protestations of German friendship. Poland would be yassal to Ger many, Austria would be paid for rais ing her hand against Russia, Bul garia would be thrown a sop for he "national aspirations,' which woulc be for the best interests of German and Austrian commerce. Turkey, that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
W. o. W. Camp. Patriotic

"A campaign was started recently that will mean much to the army Young Mems Christian association fund" said Dr. H. A. Elkourie, past head adviser of the Woodmen of the World of Alabama.
 "Old Hickory camp at Woodlawn last night subscribed for s100 liberty bond, and it was agreed that it would be a good thing to get the various Woodmen or the World camps to put on entertain ments of various kinds and give the proceeds to the Young Mems Christian association cause and thereby help our soldier boys. expect to visit a number of camps throughout the state and push the matter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
Would Make Gift to Needy

"I wish the numerous friends who for many years at Christmas have been sending me boxes of cigars would take the money and give it to the Mercy Home or the Home for the Aged Ne groes,'' said Lige Chanler, ''as l have quit smoking. I dare say there are oth- CTS who have been remembered by ther CTS who have been remembered by their they favored some worthy charity with their gifts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
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 MEANING THE SAME THING Would you call Dubson a fool?' That would be too unkind" Maybe so."
 Still. I've often wondered what there is in his head where his brains ough, to be-
 THE UBIQUITOUS MOTOR CAR l much admire a woodland scene In rustic lanes delight to stroll, But frequent whiffs of gasoline Upset my stmoach and mN soul.
 LIGHT FARE See what we got for trying to fol- low MT. Hoover's suggestions grum- bled Mrs. Flitterbout. Whats the trouble my dear?" asked MT. Flitterbout.
 We proposed to reduce the size of the sandwiches served at our club meet ings. That hateful Mrs Grabcoin got up and said we had already reached an irreducible minimum, whatever that means. PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

Let me say, Amen, betimes' lest the devil cross my prayer.
 Merchant of Venice'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
ExcUsABLE

EXCUSABLE DO the Dubwaites put on airs?" Not beyond reason sYes?" "They have servant who has been in the family 21 years. Naturally that gives them an aristocratic air"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A MODEL TOWN

A MODEL TOWN Have you no public buildings here that are a source of pride to your citi- zens?''
 "Oh, yes. That gloomy structure over there is our jail. But it's not pleasing from an archi- tectural point of view" Maybe not, but it's empty"
 THE TEST very cheery optmist,
 I'm sure you will allow; He scans the morning grocery list
 With calm, unclouded brow.
 VAIN THOUGHT You are looking thin. Gadspur." That's true Appetite poor?' "Very. I was just thinking that if my appetite for food were one-tenth as voracious as my furnaces appetite for coal would soon be tipping the scales at 200 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
SIGNIFICANT TERM

"A woman suing for divorce says 'Sa- tan was her pet name for her husband. That ought to make out a pretty strong case for the defendant"
 "IIow so?"
 You'd naturally infer that she made things hot for him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25
CARRYING ON

Though Russian armies fight no more Against the Prussians ruthless sway, A stronger will than e'er before
 Doth move the allied cause today. With grim determination steeled,
 We'll carry on" until the end. What though mighty nation reeled
 And proved to be tickle friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

Remittances can be made at current rate ot exchange. The Age-Herald VIII not be responsible for money sent through the malls. Address,
 THE E-HERALD,
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

Broadway is not as dark at night as some credulous provincials have been led to suppose. It is still possible to locate q cocktail or highball on Broadway without carrying a lantern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

Entered at the Birmingham, AIa.' postoffiee as second-class matter un- der act Of Congress, March ,, 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

Matters reached a crisis in the plant of a big elevator company when men work CTS persisted in making fun of women workers in ''womanalis" Some of them do look funny, but-loud pedal here we've got to win this warl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-25

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19

Arkansas stockmen who feed nnolasses to cattle use the heaters in molasseS tanks to keep the sticky mass from freezing.
 A trap drumer has discovered that electric lights installed inside his drums keep the moisture out and make the drumheads tight.
 A million dollars day is the sum paid for electric light according to an electrical authority of the University of Pennsylvania.
 The same amount of electrical en- ergy required to move an ordinary street car one mile on level would raise it vertically to a height of 166 feet.
 One fourth of all the fires occurring in Waterbury, Conn.,, for year might have been avoided by the use of elec- tricity according to the report of Fire Chief Heitman-
 Eggs may be fried in a griddle. toast may be prepared in toast drawer and bacon or chops may be broiled in another compartment all at the same time on a new type of elec- tric table stove.
 Mountain streams in the West give up their power and save thousands Of tons of coal in Seattle and other cities of the Puget Sound district which are
  light and power.
 Electriication of the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad between Altoona and Bellwood, Pa, is under consideration by railroad engineers. It is planned to use the water power of the Alieghanies to move the trains.
 Graphite manufactured from carbon is made in the electric furnace. AL though this process was discovered in 1906 its commercial development has been so rapid that the output of ar- tificial graphite now exceeds the country's production of natural crys- talline graphite by more than 800 tons.
 The Cities Service Company has just placed with the General Electric Company the largest single order for electric generating equipment ever placed with an electric manufacturing company in the United States. The total order was for approximately Q million dollars worth of electric gen. erating units of approximately 115,000 horse power capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
Fear Increase in PeIIaara.

That there may be an increase in pellagra during the coming year on account of the rise in the cost of focdstuffs is the fear expressed in a statement issued by the U. S. health service today. As result of gov ernment researches it was found that pellagra is produced by an insufficient. poorly balanced diet and that 1t can both be prevented and cured by the use of food containing elements in the proportion required by the body. The application of this knowledge greatly reduced pellagra in 1916 as compared with previous years. This reduction is believed by experts of the public health service to have been due to inn proved economic conditions which en- abled wage -earners to provide them selves with a better and more varied diet and to wider dissemination of the knowledge of how the disease may be prevented. It is feared, however, that pellagra may increase in 1917 by reason of an increase in food cost out of proportion to the prosperity now enjoyed by this country. The great rise in the cost of forage, particularly cotton seed meal and hulle, is caus- ing the people in many localities to sell their cows and thus there is dan ger that they will deprive themselves of milk one of the most valuable pel- lagra preventing foods The high cost
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19

trouble has been entirely overcome but there is a decided improvement, and that is perhaps all that could be ex- pected under prevailing conditions.
 This improvement is shown by the statement that on November first there was a shortage of 114.90S freight cars. On December first there was stilI a shortage of 107.77s but by the end of that month it had fallen to 59,- S92. and this change is attributed to the cooperative efforts of the three bodies working for the single purpose. Emergency measures had to be adopt ed to meet the abnormal situation, and these have succeeded in getting the cars out of the congested districts in to territory where they are most needed.
 It has been apparent throughout all the trouble that all the fault has not been with the railroads for they were suddenly confronted with conditions which made 1t impossible to meet. For the past nine years there has been a continuous net surplusage of freight cars, except for a matter of a few 1so- lated months. but there have never theless been steady additions to the number for there were S6 per cent. more in 1916 than there were in 1907. The trouble must therefore be attrtb- uted to abnormal conditions, and it Is surprising that they have done as we'll as they have, considering the financial troubles which have been confronted at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
Ruaain Naedn PoIand.

The importance of Poland ag part of the Russian industrial system is evident from some statistics that have been published by pr. paszyska- Colin ska, a Polish authority. From his fig 2 ures it appears that in 1910 Poland was credited with 22 per cent. of all 21 per cent of the coal, and 12 per cent. of the iron. The most impOrtOnt group of PoJand's industries Is that of textiles. It employed before the war more than half of all the industrial workers in Poland, and it produced in 1910 koods to a total value of S175.- 900 OOO. By far the most important section of this group ia cotton manu- featuring, with it's center at Lodz, which is one of the greatest cotton manufacturing centers of Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

Electricity is used to sort coffee beans.
 Mine gas is detected with a DOT table electric outfit which miners carry. Electrically produced violet rays are used to purify water used in a St. Louis swimming pool.
 A SO,000-volt transformer is used to test insulators and insulating mat rial at the University of Minnesota
 Electric flood lighting of an apart ment house in Kansas City led to the renting of A apartments in one month.
 A tug dispatcher is employed in New York to control by telephone the movement of a line of tugs in the har- bor.
 Tiny electric Mazda lamps fixed in policemen's helmets serve to direct traffic in the darkened streets of Lon- don. England.
 Even the proverbiaIly slow u1olass- es is now accelerated in its move ments by the use of electric heaters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
FACING STRONG COMPETITION.

That Great Britain is so occupied with the production of war material, for the use of itself and it's allies, as to prevent 1t from giving any atten- ton to export business in that or other lines, is disposed of by the man. ner In which the big English firm of Hadfeld scooped the contract for the 14 and 16-inch shells for the United States navy at a price $200 less per Ehe1l than American firms bid.
 That shows what sort of competi- ton this country is confronted with, and 1t can even be expected that it will be keener after the war ends. But that Is not all. . Great Britain has not been devoting all it's energies to mu- goods and not all for home consump- lion either. Last year there was an increase in British exports of over S609, 900 ,000 a quarter of which was in cotton goods alone. A large part of these exports went to South and Gen. tral America, a field where this coun- try has been endeavoring to get a stronger hold and improve trade rela.- lions.
 It has been urged that. the war gave us a great opportunity and this coun- try has taken advantage of it to certain extent but it is quite evident that Great Britain has not abandoned all interest therein despite the war. It 1s already maintaining a close touch with the conditions and those markets, all of which simply emphasizes the sort of competition which 1t is going to furnish after the war ceases to oc- oupy it's attention Such a situation taken in connection with the desire of this country to increase it's foreign trada ought to be like @ word to the wfse.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
LARGE NAVAL LOSSES.

Navigation is always confronted with it's perils. If 1t isn't one thing it is another which comes up to en- danger those who go down to the sea in ships, but there are times when the failure to exercise proper care and good judgment play an important part in bringing about large losses of lives and property,
 And it is for the purpose of deter mining whether this actually entered into the serious losses which the the last six months or so, and if it does what the extent of it was, that in vestigations have been started
 Those losses reached their climax when the cruiser Milwaukee went ashore on the California coast when it was aiding in the effort to salvage a submarine which had grounded in the same locality a few days before--- This serviceable ship, valued at S4,G00,000 is complete wreck as is the under water boat. It was not long ago that the cruiser Memphis was driven ashore by a high tide. or a tidal wave, and all that is left of it is junk. Previous to this the collier Hector became so firmly grounded off the South Caro- lima coast that it could not be saved, while the Jersey coast has claimed the transport Sumner.
 The loss of these ships represent a tremendous waste, and it is therefore time to find out whether the fog which was the primary cause of the trouble is to be made to shoulder the whole blame or whether it must be charged in part to poor seamanship. Certain losses are to be figured on but they appear to have been coming thick and fast in the last half year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
STORIES OF THE WAR
War Time Economy.

How the members Of the English Parliament are. carrying our wartime economy in their own households, Is revealed in a series of letters obtained by the War Savings Committee from wives of members of both Houses
 We are cutting down indoors and writes a peeress. My husband and are doing without maid or valet, to- bacco, spirits, sweets, chocolates, the atres, motoring, travelling, holidays, visiting. entertaining. shooting, horses, and are economizing to the utmost in the matter of clothing and evening dress.''
 Another letter, also from the wife of a member of the House of Lords. says: The castle has been closed and only a few rooms in one corner are oc- cupied. We have ourselves moved in to small rooms, having dismissed all the staff except four of the older wo- men servants, thus making drastic reductions in every possible direction. The fire-places have been rearranged and coal savers put in. Out of doors no man eligible for the army has been retained. Our cottages are all given rent-free and in addition the cottag- CTS are provided with coal and wood free. The wages of our work people have had to be raised to meet the cost of living. Only girls are now em- are grown in the flower beds and the lawns used for hay. Tl1e stock of deer in the park is being systematic ally reduced for food supply. Keepers have gone and at the estate office the bailiff's work is being done by a lady,"
 The wife of a member of the Com mons writes: Personally have econ omized in every way l can. l now do with only three servants. have given up my motorcar and I never eat meat more than once day. l have no bedroom fire, and buy practically no clothes. I have put every penny can spare into the War Loan. have sold all my American securities. But don't find that my example has had the slightest effect upon the peo- pie around me. I have held several meetings in the constituency to urge war economy, but people hate these meetings, as they are having the time of their lives"
 The wife of another member of the Commons writs: My pin-money has been reduced to a minimum as I am devoting all I have to maintaining a Red Cross convaIescent hospital. In my own household no sugared or iced cakes have been allowed for some time, except at Christmas. No des- sert sweets have been allowed since the war, and cream only on Sundays. Cakes have been reduced in the din ing room and in the servants hall. No wine and after-dinner coffee is served except to guests; fires have been cut down and wood logs used instead Of coal where possible. Dim ner has been cut down and meat is served only once a day, except for an occasional rasher Of bacon at break fast"
 The committee has received replies to their questions regarding war economies from the wives of nearly 200 members of the. two houses of Parliament. The replies are to be circulated throughout the country during the next two months in con- f<v- 11Nka pledges of household economy from h0usaWiveS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19

ing out the dugouts, the cellars and the tunnels. At Beaumont Hnmel these underground works yielded thousands of prisoners.
 In one of the Beaumont Hamel dug outs the English found fourteen Ger mans dead. Just how they had died no one knew. It may have been con cussion or asphyxiaticn. There was little time for speculation. Their identity discs were taken off to be sent to Berlin and then the dugout was filled in and sealed up-a ready made vault for the men who had de- pended upon it's shelter.
 There is a well defined opinion in the British army that dugouts on the German plan are not conductive to the best moral of the men. In fact many prisoners taken have frankly said that after two or three weeks or months in the comfort of a dugout they had no stomach for going back into the trenches. They were only too glad to get under cover at the first sign of a bombardment and there SC many of them were trapped and sur rendered.
 The British do not go In very much for the dugout idea. There are dug outs for advanced headquarters. but the men and officers generally stick to the life of the trenches.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-19
TIE CHAMBER OF coMMERcE

An important step in connection with the new chamber of commerce, the organization which has taken up the consolidated work of the board of trade and the old chamber of com nerce, is the campaign for new mem bers which is now underway.
 Every community should have a TO- bust organization of this character. For the past few years there has been a division of interest, a waste of eff fort through the fact that two were attempting to do what should have been left to one. This conflict and overlapping has been ended by mak- ing a new start on progressive lines and it is a move which should receive the endorsement of the whole town.
 A civic organization which is work ing for the betterment of a commit nity fin every way possible deserves support. There should be a getting together of all the public spirited citi- zens that they may lend their in- duence and efforts to give Norwich the best chamber of commerce that is possible. There is no dan ger Of its being any too good or any too large. It is where the largest number is interested that the best re- suits are obtained.
 There was time when Norwich had a chance to boast of it's large membership in such an organization. It is not in position to do much in Atat line today but there is no req sn1 why it should not be. In fact the citizens of Norwich and particularly the business men should rise to the oc- casion, get back of an organization which will stand for a bigger and bet ter Norwich and see that the city gets the results which it should, and with everybody putting his shoulder to the wheeI there is no doubt but what it will