davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
CHAIRMAN BRIGGS DISCUSSES SPORTS
 IN COLLEGE LIFE
Theory That Sports Are for Boys Alone Is Freely Dis cussed by Harvard
 Professor

Cambridge, Mass, January 1S.-The theory that college sports are boys games and not tremendous disciplinary experiences wherein victory is vital was discussed by Lebaron R. Briggs, chair man of the committee on the regulation of athletic sports of Harvard university, in his annual report made public to- night. He referred to a. recent Yale re- port on the subject of expenditures for athletics.
 The theory, it Is hoped" he stated, does away with the present coaching system and with much of the present ex- travagance. The fact that 1t does away also with much of the present income and that the present income takes care of fields, buildings and equipment, as well as coaches, cannot be overlooked; ; nor should it be forgotten, as it some times is that the cost of athletics is borne by athletics and not by the university treasury Incidentally the receipts from athletics do away with the evil of sub scription for teams
 ITO unpaid coaches also are open the same opportunities of graft and of dis- guised professionalism that are open to players. Something, too, may be said for our highly organized and intense athletic sport as a great disciplinary and edu- cational force which may transform a boy into man. Yet these considerations, though they complicate the problem, pro- vide no adequate reason for ignoring 1t; and the paragraphs devoted to it in the Yale report deserve the active and grate- ful consideration of every committee on athletics and of every college man..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

Any rugs or carpets to sell clean or renovate? Call Main 265. SOU. STEAM CARPET CLEANING CO,
 1-9-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

HERMANN ISSUES CAUTION ID FRAT Do Not Be Misled by Fultz, Is Advice of the
 Mogul
By "Hop"

Cincinnati January 1s.-In a statement issued today, Chairman Hermann of the national baseball commission cautions the members of the Baseball Players fraternity not to be misled by false statements.
 The statement follows:
 My attention has just been called to bulletin No. ?, sent out by David l.. F'ultz president of the Baseball Players fra ternity, to the members thereof
 In the first paragraph. in referring to requests recently made by the fraternity to the national board of the national as soclation he states that the requests have been tabled without consideration This statement, on his part is false.
 The requests have been acted upon under date of January 5, and the action of the board has been promulgated throughout the country.
 Members of the fraternity should not be misled by false statements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ERNIE WALKER IS TRADED BY ALLEN Birmingham Boy Will Go to the Champion
 Phillies

Little Rock, January 18.-(Special) ) President R. G. Allen of the Travellers to- night announced a deal whereby Outfield- CT Ernie Walker goes to the Philadel- phia National in trade for Pitcher Ben Tincup and Outfelder Bud Weiser Chief Tincup was with the pennant winning Providence team of the International last season. Weiser hit .332 with the New London and was second hitter in the Eastern league for the season.
 Walker was secured by Little Rock last spring from the St. Louis Browns. He is now at his home in Birmingham and reports that he is in perfect condition, having entirely recovered from an in Jured knee which kept him out of the game many weeks last season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
SEEDS AND. PLANTS

FIG TREES-HEDGES
 Finest varieties of both we plant andY guarantee them. Phone Main 4163-J.% Sam Smith Nurseries. 1l2o S1st st., Bir- mingham. 1-N-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ATHLETIC CLUB FIVE
 WILL PLAY CENTRAL

The basketball teams of the Birming- ham Athletic club and the Central High school will meet tonight at the club in a practice game. The contest was arranged solely for the purpose of keeping the club five in trim for the strenuous games next week with the University of Geor- gia at Athens and the Atlanta Athletic club in Atlanta. The game will start at 83O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
COLORED PEOPLE

can have nice. long, straight hair by using ExelentO Quinine POmade, which is Hair Grower, not Kinky Hair re- mover. You can see the results by using several times, Try a package. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for particulars. Exelento Medi- cine Co.,, Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-India Motorcycle, in good condition. with side
 car; will trade for Ford truck; let us know what you have to offer. Pure Food Grocery Co.,, 102 N. 22d st. Main 3009 1-1s-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
SCHEDULE
 OF DAVIDSON TEAM

Charlotte, N. C., January 1S-Davidson colleges 1917 football schedule announced today included games with Georgetown university North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical, Georgia Tech, Virginia Polytechnic institute. Virginia Military institute, Wofford, North Carolina and Clemson. Three dates are still open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
EDGAR COLLINS SIGNS
 WITH BOSTON BRAVES

Boston, January 18.-J. Edgar Collins, the first member of the Boston Nationals to sign this year, sent his contract to Business Manager Hapgood today. It was stated that his salary would be the same as heretofore. Evers Gowdy and konetchy are the only other members of the team under contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
SPECIALISTS
I,0ST-sT -sTRAYED-STOLEN

LOST-Lady's s dress suit case filled with
 ladies clothing. either at Terminal sta
 ton or on way to caldwel Ierrace.
 5O9S A-"--t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
AVONDALE BARGAIN

east within two blocks of the Avon- dale park; these are plain, ordinary houses, but are located So as to make a
 nice home for the working man who wants to pay for his home; will sell both for $1250, reasonable terms; If interested call Main 6776. 1-14-3t-sl1-tll-f,.i ri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

POSITION wanted by young col ored man: most any kind of work with good pay aceertsd; can furnish hest of references }e experience as car driver. Ad ? W-55, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED--A healthy, we'll educated white woman. who, as governess- nurse,
 can take charge, of and teach two chill dren and years of age; good home and good salary for proper person. Ad- dress K-55, care Age-Herald. 1-1S-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ONE CENT A WORD.
FOR RENT

RATES-One cent word . dayf ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inscr- 00n. Gash must sccompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

TUX SALE-By owner, orange, pecan and farm lands in south Baldwin county Alabama; for prices and infornaa tion address H. L. Misamore Fairhope, Ala
 1-19-4t CHEWING gum for vendors; don't use cheap gum in your machines when chicle gum sells for same price; increase in sales guaranteed; send for prices and samples Chic-Mint Gum Co.,, Will mington, Del. 1-19-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
FOR RENT

GROOM apartment. No. 1926 Ave r; fur mace heat, excellent plumbing. These apartments usually bring $40 per month, but to good tenant we will take S25 per month. Will do necessary papering, etc. Easy walking distance of town. Jemison Real Estate & Ins. Co.,, 211 N 10th st Phone 528O.
 HOUSE of rooms and bath, furnace heated. on car line at Central Park. Adrdess N-55, care Age-Herald. 1-19-7t GROOM apartment for rent No. 1401 s. 11th ave, 5 rooms, bath, heat and water furnished; on car line and bus lines Nice floors and papering. Rent $35 per month. Jemison Real Estate 6 Ins Co.,, 211 N. 20th st. Phone 52SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Contractors

NOt1ce to COntractOrs Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until o'clock p. m., Tuesday, January 23 1917, for the construction of certain sidewalk paw ing under improvement ordinance No. 9o9-C. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals
 (Signed.) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 City Engineer. Birmingham Age7Herald. January IS. 19 and 20. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
WANTED--HELP

or colored chef. city; colored laborers; extra gang men, H.55, N.75: coal miners, Kentucky; white rough carpenters; farm hands; women cooks; house girls; others. Producers Agency. 12lh N. Fist st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
1-4-30t

APARTMENT for rent No. 15O5 St. Charles st.. south; rooms, bath, fur mace heat and water furnished; rent $50 per month. This is a bargain. Jemison Real Estate & Ins Co.,, 2l1 N 10th st. Phone 528O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

combination bookkeeper and stenographer; lady preferred; per-
 manent position to right party. Ad- dress S-55, care Age-Herald 1-19-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
DONE CENT A WORD'ONE CENT 4 WORD
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent word n day, no ad. taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ton. Cash mMmf acco-sany ordek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
FOR SALE

RATES--One cent a word dayy no n&L taken for less than c5c for first inser. ti0p CRsh mmxt accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FOR SALE CHEAP-Ldght, new S-col- umn black hearse, harness and un- dertakers equipment. Box 222, Ox-
 ford Miss An 1-10-1 At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

A POSITION as clerk. assistant office work or similar work; single man,
 Fl years old; have had one years work
 in high school and about two years ex-
 perience as clerk in a general store; can furnish good reference. G. R. w., 1133 N. 18th st., Birmingham, Ala Main S39. or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

EXPERIENCED RENTAL AND INSURANCE MAN, NOW LOCATED WITH FIRM IN CITY, DESIRES TO MAKE CHANGE. FOR INTERVIEW COM MUNICATE WITH V-55, CARE AGE-HERALD.
 1-1Q-et
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

State Of Alabama-Jefferson County:
 Notice is hereby given that general meeting of the stockholders of the Pioneer Lumber and Creosoting company, a cor poration, organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Alabama, will be held at Birmingham, Ala. on the 18th day of February, 1917, at 10 o'clock, a. m., at the office of said company at Ensley, Birmingham, Jeffer- son county, Alabama Such meeting is called for the purpose of eecting aboard of directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of any and all busi- ness which may properly come before a general stockholders meeting.
 H. c. RUSSELL, JR.,
 1-12-4t-fri Secretary-Treasu State of Alabama--W Wa shington County:
 Notice is hereby given that bids for the hire of the county convicts of Wash ington county. Alabama, for the year 1917 will be received by the court of county commissioners of Washington county, Alabama at their adjourned Jan uary, 1917, term of court, at the meet ing to be held on February 12, 1917, at the courthouse of said county sat Chatom, Ala.
 The right to reject any and all bids Is hereby expressly reserved Done in office at Chatom, Washington county. Alabama, by order of said court regular ly made at it's January, 1917, term of court, on this the 9th day of January. 1917 WALLACE P. PRUITT. Judge of Probate, Washington County.
 Alabama.
 1-12-4t-fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, 9th avenue and 17th st; rooms 75c to sl.50 per day, or S3.50 per week and up. DINING ROOM CONNECTION.
 1-4-2nt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
MORTGAGE LOANS

MONEY to lend on real estate at low rates of interest: bring your abstract.
 Leonard Riley Co, 725 Woodward 5-3O- tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
MONEY TO LEND

WE negotiate loans and sell real es- tate Can handle desirable farm loans, Mcconnell, Anglin, White 2026 3d ave.
 10-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
HAVE YOU GOT

LAND Wanted; VIII pay Sl an acre for any land in Alabama. J-26. care Age
 Herald. 1-4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
ONE CENT A WORD
MANTED

RATES-One cent a word a day; no aA. taken for less than 25c for first ynser. ton. Cash mmst sccomuany orA~a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

WIFI pTTV Second hand clothes,
 w F DO ! shoes. 2116 2nd Ave. Phone 1881. 12-3O-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FOR SALE-No. Ruud water heater for $50. This machine, having been used
 only slightly, is good as new and cost originally sl25. F. C. Covington, Main 7S00 1-l9-fri-su- tu-t If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
LAND TITLES

LAND TlTLks examined and guaranteed quick service reasonable prices Title Guarantee Loan and Trust Co. 7-21-tr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FOR SALE-Nice diamond, nearly one carat, with violet tint, price only sl25
 This is beauty for the price. Tiffany
 style. Call Main 3063. 1-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19

FOR SALE-Account of consolidation, 10xl5 jobber, fountain, side fixtures, stapler, two cutters, shafting, hangers. pulleys, gasoline engine; write for list. Cullman Printing Co.,, Cullman, Ala.
 II 1t fri s1l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
B NATURAL CLUB.
Mrs. Leonard Prentice Entertained Members at Her Home on Thirteenth Street.

Mrs. Leonard Prentice very pleas antly entertained the B Natural club Tuesday afternoon at her home on Thirteenth street, Greenevfile. There was a good attendance and each mum Der of the well rendered program was thoroughly enjoyed. The program was arranged by club committee
 The opening number, 8 vocal solo, Tender Ties, DeIlbruck, was rendered by Mrs. William Bailey, who sang as an encore The Hour of Dreaming, Hahan. Miss Florine Scofield was ac- companist for the vocal numbers of the program which follows: Piano solo, En Bateau. De Bussey, gavotte, Chuck Brahms, for an encore, Mrs. Charles Geer; vocal solo, Boat Song, Harriet Ware, giving for an encore Rosy Morn, Landon Ronald, Mrs. Reuben Potter; violin solo, Alteration, Borowski, Springtime. Troostwpke. Miss Eliza beth Lane. Miss Lane was accompa- nied by Miss Olive Riley.
 The program closed with reading current events in the musical world. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25

1 A very large ana intensely interested audience gathered in Slater hall Tues bose, better known as Mary Antin. speak on American Citizenship. She Is most convincing speaker and her words were touched with fire and her.
 Tn these days of stress, she said, everybody is willing to be overhauled. to be brought to the point. But if, willing, just as anxious to serve, we'd be in much better shape to meet the present emergency We do not even yet feel the innermost urge.
 American citizenship is the title to great opportunity. Only in these latter days have we emphasized the responsd- bilfty that. is the other side of this responsibility. Other countries have
 expression to American democracy.
 There are still. however. less barriers to success and happiness and oppor- tunity in America than any other country.
 We must realize first of all what American citizenship stands for, what our program is as nation Is not Germany as nation more progressive and efficient than we? She has known
 how to organize and use all the wis dom and opportunity of the ages. But to what end? In what way do we diff fer from her? There is primarily a vast d1merencG Tn 10ea1S- OuE 1de4l sembodies equality, liberty and a chance for happiness for the individual. Oc- casions arise that put this ideal to severe tests. Our treatment of the pilgrim from other shores is one test. The literacy bill so bitterly fought for so many years was a test. Wherein does liberty of action more clearly ap- pear than in the quest of a home? The fundamental idea of Americanism Is the equality of man. It is the moral essence of the law. The dignity of man and the rights of the individual have been preached for centuries, but so long as social organization gave one man confluence over another it was necessary to restrain that ten- dency. Democracy is a means of car rying out that idea. but is far from being a perfect instrument.
 The ideal element is left out of much of our theory. We argue as to the desirahility or undesirability of ad- hitting the immigrant and leave out the ideal of the rights of man, the right for him to have a chance.
 Why are the boys and girls of for eign parentage most sensitive to the American spirit and ideals? Because they grasp the idealism of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
SUNDAY RECREATION. This Bill is Not Opposed by the State's Chief Magistrate.

An act concerning work or recrea- tion on Sunday, and known as the ministers bill, is soon to receive leg islative action, It is understood that this measure is not opposed by Cover nor Holcomb- The text follows:
 Section l. Every person who shall do or require an employe to do any secular business or labor, except works of necessity or mercy, or unless re- Quired by necessity or mercy, keep open any store. shop, warehouse or manufacturing or mechanical estab- lfshment, or sell or expose for sale any goods. wares or merchandise, or con duct or engage in any theatrical play, picture show, concert, exhibition, en- tertainment, ball game or other game or sport, between the hours of 12 o'clock Saturday night and 12 o'clock Sunday night next following, shall be of this section shall not affect tn eissue or service of any criminal complaint or any proceedings thereon, nor the performance by haywards of their du- ties, nor the issue or service of com plaints for injunctions and orders thereon, nor the issue or service of any other civil process, except between sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
 Sec. 2. The provisions of section shall not apply to any amateur ball game, or other outdoor game or sport by or between amateurs, after 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, not to interfere with public worship or disturb the reasonable comfort, quiet and peace of any person.
 See 8. Sections 1, and of chap ter 11s of the public acts of 1913 are repealed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
RAckUs HOSPITAL BENEFITS
 BY JOHNSON WILL.
5oxrah Man Leaves Local institution Income from a Fund of $15o,0oo.

The William W. Backus hospital will receive an income from fund between Is named as the chief beneficiary in the will of pr. Nathan Johnson, who died on April IT in Bozrah. There are several personal beQuests, including two for $50,000 each, and $5,000 cash bequest to Henry D. Johnson of Asy- lurn street, this city.
 The will was filed in the probate
 court in Bozrah Tuesday and placed in
 the hands of Court Clerk " W. Bent ley. Judge Nelson J. Ayling of the Norwich district court is acting judge for the Bozrah court in the absence of Judge Charles N. Bentley, who is in government service. The will which was written Jan. 8, 1917, by the late Charles W. Com stock, was witnessed by Earl Mathew son and John Jencks of this city and Clayton H. Lewis. M. D., of Bozrah. The provisions of the will are as fol- First-That all debts and funeral expenses be paid by the executor. Second-That the town of Bozrah receive in trust $250. the income there of to be used to keep his burial lot in good repair.
 Third-That the use and income of $5.oo0 go to Orimei A. Johnson for his natural life.
 F'ourth-That there be given his cousin, Mary L. Spencer, of Rochester N r., $50,00o
 Fffth-That $5o.0o0 in cash go to Mrs. Lucy Sullivan, the wife of John $. Sullivan, of Bozrah. Sixth-That there be paid to Henry D. Johnson of Norwich s 900 in cash.
 Seventh-That all the rest and resi- due of the estate, both real and per- sonai, is granted, devised and be- queathed unto James J. Donohue, M D., of Norwich, and Charles W. Com stock of MontvilIe, in trust for the following purpose, to wit: That the said income shall go to and be re- ceived by the William W. Backus hos pital of Norwich. and said income shall be applied by the said trustees as in their judgment the exigencies of the said hospital may require.
 Eighth--That after the death of Orimel A. Johnson there is given, granted and bequeathed the said &. to Mrs. Lucy Sullivan, wife of John s. Sullivan.
 The codicif, written April t2. 1917. appoints Attorney Earl Mathewson executor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Attorney Comstock, who died April g. 1917. The codicii is wit messed by Charles s. Avery, James c. Mara and John W. Callahan, M. D.
 The estate, amounting to about s2s0,o00. is practically all cash in say ings banks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
DIED.

DoLBEAREHI In NeT London. April zs; Horatfo B. Dolbeare. in her 57th year.
 JoHNsOy-In Ashaway. R. l., April q. 1917. Thomas Wesley Johnson, aged 79 years
 REYNoLDs-ZIn Wyoming. E. |. April 22, 1917. Clifford Reynolds, aged s9 years.
 wHFTEHIr North S.onington. April % 1917. Edwin White, aged 77 years. HARTIE-In Norwich. April 2s, 1917. Ellen Ryan, widow of Philip c. Hartie.
 Funeral from her late home. 142 North Main street, on Thursday morning at 8.30 o'clock Requiem mass in St. Marys church at o'clock. MURTAGH-In Norwich April 2Z. 1917. Patrick F. Murtagh of No. 72 Colt street.
 Funeral from his late home at 72 Colt street on Thursday morning, April 26, at o'clock. Mass of requiem in St. Patrick's church at o'clock. DoWNER-In Branford. Ct, April 14, 1917. Marietta Wood, beloved wife of Frank A. Downer, formerly of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
URGES EARLY PAYMENT
 OF REVENUE TAXES
Collector Walsh Has Sent Notices to
 Taxpayers in This District.

Internal Revenue Collector James J. Walsh has sent out to practically all the taxpayers of this internal reve- nue district notices of their federal tax assessments accompanied by the following note urging pre-payments wherever possible as patriotic en- deayor on behalf of the nation:
 In view of the war condition the Government will appreciate the pay ment of the tax shown to be due by the notice herewith, if the taxpayer re- cefving this notice is able to make such payment without undue incon- veniece before the due date.
 The Commissioer of Internal Reve- ne has no power under the law to make any rebate or discount on such an ticipated payments, but hopes that in view of the conditions now facing the country a ready and large response may be made to this request.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
COUNTY AGENT WARNER
 MET GRoTON COMMITTEE
Home Garden Plots to be Assigned Children This Week.

County Agent F c. Warner was in conference Tuesday afternoon with ga committee which has undertaken to arouse interest in the home garden movement among the children of the Groton school. The plan was reviewed in detail. On Thursday the land will be plowed, narrowed and fertilized. After that it will be divided into tracts for each child and there will be enough for all.
 What work the children do in the home garden and in their special plots will be credited to them as school work ad time for such duties will be given from the studies. All work done during vacation and through September and October will be credit ed on the autumn term Every one carrying the work through successful ly will receive honorable recognition in some special manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-25
WEDDING.
Davis-Thibeauit.

Monday morning at s.30 at the rec tory of the Sacred Heart church Miss Emma Thibeau1t and Ernest Leone Davis were united in marriage by Rev. U. O. Bel1erose. The couple were at tended by Miss Eva Thibeault as bridesmaid and Arthur Legare as best man.
 Following the ceremony s wedding breakfast was served at the brides home on Providence street to a large number of guests. The bride received many beautiful gifts. including cut glass, china, sflverware and linen. Fol- lowing a short wedding tour MT. and Mrs. Davis will reside in Taftyille.
 The groom is the son of Mir and Mrs. Charles Davis of Front street and is employed in the Ponemah mills. Ills bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Thfbeaul. of Providence street. The couple are popular among a large circle of friends who wish them much happiness in their married life.