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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
FINDS FAULT WITH
 MILITARY SYSTEM

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Captain Jordan's letter in last Sum days Age-Herald was a timely appeal to the doctors of the state. He sets forth the truth as to the apahtetic atti- tude of the medical profession to our present military necessity without under taking to explain the cause of this apathy.
 Our autocratic military system the high rate of mortality among the medi- cal officers in the war zone and the in- significant salary offered are among tho causes of this apathy. It Is said that the percentage of casualties among the medi- cal officers in the war zone is greater than among any other branch of the army engaged and that the average life of the army doctor in the field is three weeks. As to the military system with its autocracy and caste, it is relic of the past. It is an old saying that mili- tary life is a dogs life and one has to only experience 1t to know the truth of the saying, and only men who have been trained up in 1t from youth can conform to it.
 The government should not expect men who have spent 15 to 25 years in active practice and men with ability and salary equal to or greater than that of the sur geon general to voluntarily place them selves at the bottom of the list both as to rank and salary Numerous young doctors. just out of college, are now members of the regular medical corps. These outrank all medical reserve offi- cers of the same grade and under the law very few are to get higher grades. A doctors best services are rendered be- tween the ages of 35 and 50. In the medi- cal corps of the regular army men be- tween these ages hold the ranks of major and lieutenant colonel and 1t is preposterous to think of enlisting the services of the better class of physicians and have them forego a substantial financial sacrifice and all the humliations belonging to the rank that 95 per cent of us would have to take, and, besides. the best doctors have been years build ing up a business and should they be lucky enough to return they would find 1t necessary to make new start in pro- fessional life.
 Modify the military autocracy; wipe out the military caste; let the surgeon generals office get right, then the gov ernmentS will have the full cooperation of the doctors of the country.
 A. GRAVES. M. D.
 Russellvillc. July 4, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
MASONS OF COUNTY ID HAVE A B|G TIME AT PICNIC JULY 19
Fifty-Seven Blue Lodges and Other Bodies Are to Participate in Huge
 Affair

The war, conscription, food conserva- tion and even politics are going to be forgotten by thousands of Jefferson coun- ty Masons on the 18th of this month when they and members of their families gather at East Lake park for the first joint Masonic picnic ever held in the state
 And from all indications it is going to be about the largest gathering of fra ternal friends and brothers ever assem- bled for pleasure in the south.
 There are 57 blue lodges of Masons in Jefferson county with a com hined membership of nearly 5000. Be- sides there are number of Eastern Star chapters, the Masonic auxiliary orders, whose membership combined with the thousands of Masonic family connections who will be entitled to attend, will make g Tremendous crowd. At least 40 percent of these are expected to attend, accord ing to returns already gathered and pro- visions are being made to entertain them royalty.
 The arrangements committees are au- thorized to provide tons of cold water melons, thousands of bricks of ice cream and oceans of ice cold lemonade free of charge. There will be musical pro- grammes by at least two concert bands, an hour or so of oratory by selected speakers special surprise stunts by ca pable performers and games galore for the children. All the park amusement de- vices will be operated for the benefit of those present, and the kiddies may ride the merry-go-round to their hearts con tent without charge. Among other things, the young folks have the use of the beautiful Tokio pavilion for dancing, afternoon and evening.
 Every family or group is expected to bring its own lunch baskets which will be cared for until required by com mittee and ample provisions will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
Hard Hit

From the Philadelphia Star.
 Timothy OBrien. while passing down Main street one morning was hit on the head by a brick which fell from a building in process of con struction. He was taken to the hos pital in an unconscious condition, but was soon revived sufficiently to send for lawyer. Some days later he re- informed him that he had settled the case, whereupon he peeled off seven crip, new $10O bills. How much did you get7" questioned Tim, feebiy.
 Twenty-Five hundred dollars" re- piled the lawyer. complacently.
 'Twinty-five hundred dollars an you give me s700?" screamed Tim. Say, who got hit by that brick, you or mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
HERMAN RICH IS NOW FORMALLY IN
 NEW PARTNERSHIP
Brothers of Long Mercantile Experi- ence Now Associated as Joint Partners in Rich's
 Shoe Store

Herman Rich for more than 8 quar- ter of century identified with the mer- cantile life of Birmingham is now for mally associated with his brother Dave Rich as a half partner in Richs shoe store. His new connection became ef- fective on the first of the month and since that time both have been busy re- ceiving the congratulations of friends.
 These two brothers have been in busi- ness In Birmingham so many years that even some of the pioneer citizens would have hard time remembering the date. While their mercantile paths through all the years have apparently led in differ ent directions 1t is regarded as peculiarly appropriate that they now come together and join forces, each with a full half interest in the business and should com bine the energies which in the past have been exerted in different directions.
 Some people may maintain that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

Fresh vegetables, fresh eggs. fresh milk. fresh butter and fresh air are among the blessings of the life in the country.
 The back-to-the-farm movement has started. In time. thousands more will be convinced that their place Is working with the soil: that their love for the city is delusion and hopeless grind, and that on the farm there is freedom and sound living to be had. Before long A retrograde movement will begin which will again populate the now open spaces and relieve the high cost of food sup plies by increasing the yield and lessen ing the city demand.
 In this present world war, the products of the soil, as well as bullets and battle ships, will have a hand in the signing of peace. The farmer must not only feed our own people, but our allies over the sea We are all fighting for the same cause the right-and it is mg opinion that the farmer is going to carry more than his share of the burden.
 Ben Franklin said: "Plow deep while sluggards sleep, and you will have corn to sell and to keep"
 Here's to the farmer-our foremost cit izen!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
JOHN }. E[ANLIN
 CIV TN PROMOTION
Baean Railrosd Career as Water Boy During Ef action of the Present
 & N. Station

! Notice has sn received in Birnin gham ot the evursnt tlent of John J. Hanlin. as AsslEtaMt SpHe rintendent of Motive Pow ~ cf the fiethpard Railway System. with fesdauartese 1t Portsmouth, Va. effec- 1ige Eiis MT. Hanlin is Birmingham Dcy coming here in 1887 with his father MaJ. N fanlin.
 He started s railroad career as water eo tho orkmen building the Union Sion nov ihe L. & N. station He satay entered he Birmingham Machine &
 ouustry cona9any as machinist ap- preatite as lng his time under the late fs4 Eolalia.
 He -Af fth the Seaboard when 1t ( st rnseg@ Birmingham. as general fore inen og thsis shops here. He was later ssnt V AElxnta as master mechanic vhtre ne has been until now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

greatest asset of this store under it's new joint ownership will be the fact that be- tween the two brothers there is scarcely a man, woman or child in Birmingham whom they do not know personally. Oth- CTS will say that their chief asset Is the fact that everyone who goes into the store gets square treatment whether he is an old acquaintance or whether he is an absolute stranger.
 At any rate Rich's shoe store is one of Birmingham's real mercantile institu- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

you can. what will happen if the Kaiser, urged on by his Pan-German league, should succeed in extending the scepter of diabolic kult over the habitable globe. Is it not enough to make the blood cur dle in the veins of all civilized nations?
 E. P. RIGGS, M. D. Birmingham, July 6, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

for the safety. comfort and pleasure of everybody. East Lake was chosen over several other spots proposed for this great gathering on account of its access ability and splendid equipment of build ings, amusements, seats, shelter and shade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

N. o. Persson of Ragnda, Sweden, who attempted the murder of an old man with a medical cigar, which proved to be loaued with dynamite, has been sentenced to 10 years imprison- ment. The victim was holding the cigar in his hand when it exploded but he was severely injured. Robbery was the motive of Persson,s unusual crime.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
4 CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says DR.. Edwards, Q Wall.Known
Ohio Physician

DR.. r. M. Edwards for II years
treated scores of women for liver and
bowel ailments. During these years he
gave to his patients a prescription made
OF few well-known' vegetable ingredi-
ents mixed with olive oil, naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a nor
NAL action, carrying off the waste and
poisonous matter in ones system.
Il you have pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head
aches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out
OF sorts, inactive bowels, you take one
Of Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
successful substitute for calomel-now
and then just to keep in the pink of con-
dition. l0c and Csc per box. All druggists.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
ANIMALS TO PROFIT
BY "KINDNESS' WEEK
Humane Society Plans Spe-
cial Programs in Schools.

The annual observance of 'Humane
Sunday" and BE Kind 10 Animals
Week is receiving enthusiastic sup
port from large numbers of anti
cruelty societies. They have come to
recognize the fact that by this special
observance the attention of the public
can be best attracted to the impor-
lance of the humane treatment Of chill
dren and animals.
This week Missoula co-operates
with all other humane societies in OBJ
serving BE Kind to Animals Week"
Special exercises will be held at each
public school in Missoula at which
prominent citizens will speak. The
dates will be announced later. April
% is Humane Sunday, and it is ex-
pected that there will be appropriate
observance by the various churches.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
On the.
Spur Of the
Moment
'pah for April,

'pah for April.
How we fancy altogether April's fair
and winsome weather,
Soft and soothing as feather is
each little breeze she brings,
In the lanes or in the city every
maiden met is pretty.
Trilling at his simple ditty every
robin sweetly sings;
April with her arts and powers, stirs
to bloom the tender flowers
And delights us with her showers.
tears upon a lovely cheek,
Not by any jug or bowl-full can one
feel depressed or doleful,
one feels really rather soulful, quite
poetic, so to speak.
With a cheerfulness is teeming all the
suns first fine warm beaming
And the streets are fair and gleam-
ing from the drench of quiet
rains;
Greenness of the growing grasses,
smiling happy folks one passes,
CMost especially the lasses), sunlight
on the window panes,-
Few and dreary are the places where
are not these pretty traces
OF young Aprils charms and graces
and as dreary. too, we fear,
Is there mortal here below cit wouldn't
do. of course, to show it,
Who is not a sort of poet now that
.tpritde is here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17

Innocent bystanderS are the real
heroes of daily life and a day of the
year should be set aside for their cele-
bration. school children should be
parade cscorting q barge wherein is
depicted in tableau an innocent by
stander's death by stray brick. The
boys in the fifth reader could do the
riot scene with spirit. An innocent
hystander in Duluth not long ago,
painfully though not seriously injured
by a misdirected club, howled with
hideous curses. Which shows that
innocent bystanders are not always so
innocent
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
REDUCED FOOD RATION
IN GERMANY STARTED

Copenhagen. Via London, April H.
The reduced bread ration in Germany
has now gone into effect. Judging
from items in German newspapers 1t
appears the reduction has caused
great discomfort among worlsmen and
even threats to retaliate by strikes.
A proposal. strongly supported
among the metal workers, was to re-
duce the hours of work by one fourth.
Socialist and army newspapers APP
realed to the workmen to accept the
depriyations and not TO imperil the
soldiers by reduction in the munition
output. The metal workers organi-
zation then threw its influence against
any demonstration of dissatisfaction
No open trouble has yet been reported.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
t. SENATOR MEYERS
FAvORS CONSUMPTION
Behind Wilson in Plan to
Raise Adequate Fighting
Force for Nation.
BOOSTS ROOSEVELT
SAYS He Favors Colonies
Plan to Raise Division to
Fight in Europe.

Washington, April 16.-(Special)-
Senator Myers today said: President
Wilson, his cabinet and the war de-
partment favor CONSUMPTION for rails
ing an army.
president. | believe that CONSUMPTION
within certain age limits, with certain
exemption for physical disability, for
those having families or others de-
pendent on them, and other exemp-
tons necessary to our industrial and
agricultural life, is the best and fair
est method of raising an adequate
army.
1T would put all on the same foot
ing. Great Britain made a great mis-
take in not adopting conscription at
the beginning of the war. We should
avoid that mistake.
Il would make an exception of Colo
mel Roosevelt to raise a division of
volunteers, having already sufficient
DltuStS u IoitipoSt SuSH IL
He is loyalty supporting the president
and think he should have that privi-
lege."
Senator Myers read in the senate to-
day resolutions from the Missoula
Chamber of Commerce and the Mis-
soula Woman's club, favofing selective
CONSUMPTION.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS
FAVORABLE TO CROPS

Fargo n. D., April 16.-On the eve
respond to the nations appeal for an
unprecedented crop yield, weather
conditions opened fayorably today, ac-
cording to state wide reports received
here. ranging all the way from nearly
five in ches of snow in the central por-
ton to a light rain in the northeast
Although the rain hnd snow are eX-
pected to delay for n few days the
seeding operations now under way. il
was generally asserted that the crops
will ultimately be benefited.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
MISSOULA STAMPEDE
OFF AGAIN, ON AGAIN
Business Men Plan to Put
on the Big Show.
Missoula is to have a Stampede.

Missoula is to have a Stampede.
Forty men. representing by proxy
more than 120 of the business men of
the city. met last night at the Missoula
hotel and made arrangements for the
holding of a Stampe !c in Missoula for
the first three or four days in July.
An executive committee of six, Fl. l..
Shapard, chairman; John r. Daily
James A. Walsh, +. NJ. Shoemaker,
George {. Mapes and Charles Mullmer.
was elected to carry out the details of
the arrangements. Work on the pro-
jcct will be started Immediately.
The proposal of holding a stampede
this year was voted down at the meet
IN; OF the chamb2, Cf commerce last
saturday night. Since that time some
of the business men of the city have
| discussed the matter among them
| selves with the result that a meeting
was called last night to reconsider the
proposition. The opinions expressed
at the meeting We're to the effect that
there was a need for an entertainment
of some kind during the summer to
allay the feeling of depression caused
| bv the war.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
Innocent Bvstanders.

Innocent bystanders probably work
for living like other honest people,
but they spend lots of time hanging
around street riots and gun fights. An
innocent bystander will very often
take two hours off at lunch hunting
up a fight or fire to hang around.
Every innocent bystander knows that
someday his turn will come and he is
never able to kiss his wife and chill
dren good bye as he marches away.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
Learn to Sieep Well.

Sleeplessness is often induced by
constipation and indigestion. When
this is the case take Chamberlain
Tablets to correct these disorders, also
walk three or four miles every day
Eat a light supper. as a full meal for
supper is often disturber of sleep
and digestion. too. You will find these
tablets to be one of the best medi-
cines you have ever became acquainted
with.--Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17

can be irrigated from the ditch which
flows in front of the Spurgn home in
Orchard Homes and the land lies di-
rectly south of the road which passes
in front of the Spurgin home. This
is said by those experien ced in land in
this section to be one of The most pro-
ductive tracts in the whole Orchard
Homes section.
In case the reply to the telegram
states this land is needed for the
drilling and camping of troops, the
Missoula Chamber of Commerce will
endeavor to secure land directly east
of the military reserve, toward the
fair grounds. for camping and drilling
purposes. The matter will be taken
up with 'the owners Of this land and
they will be asked to donate the use
Of their land, which is in the main
vacant. to the government to be used
for drilling troops and for soldiers
encampments.
ut is too had" said Mr.. Hershey.
, that there is excellent land on the
military reservation which may be
| used for no other purpose than drill
ing troops. This land which can be
cultivated should be used and I am
| sure that there are plenty Of men in
| Missoula anSious to dd-ssomething for
their country who would assist in the
| cultivation of the tract.
| The Older Men.
There has been much talk about
the young man going to war and do
ing his share, but the men too old to
be reached by the CONSUMPTION meas.
ures should expect to do something
beside tell the young men to go. I
this tract can be secured and cult.
walton begun, am sure there will no
be the least difficulty in organizing 6
company of older men to care for tn,
crop. Potatoes. or any kind of foot
Or forage crop can be grown on tn
300 acres on the military reservation
hope that the government will max
the land available.'
A number of Missoula men whs
have been approached upon the sub
ject have expressed themselves as en-
thusastic over the prospect of grow
ing a crop that will be of real use t,
the government.
A farmer who resides at Iolo an
nounced yesterday that he will donat
several hundred pounds of potatoe
for seed on the government tract. TIL
plan is to grow the crop for the gov
eminent only with no cost to Uncl
Sam.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
NOTICE, SONS OF HERMANN.

All Sons Of Hermann are requested
to attend funeral of our late Brother
Jacob Probst, $50 a. m. Tuesday, at
Lucy's parlor. Services will be held
at Catholic church.
w. WERNER, Pres.
F. ". HERWEG, Secy.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
Work in Harmony.

1t is the purpose of the men backing
the movement TO stage the Stampede
without interfering in any way with
the plans of the chamber of commerce
for the big patriotic celebration on the
Fourth of July. The executive COM
mittee will cooperate as far as pos
sihle with the committee from the
chamber of Commerse IN making tia:
day one which will leave a lasting i'm
preston on the minds of the people
of Missoula and their guests. a per-
centage of the gate receipts for The
day will be contributed to the Red
Cross association for their work.
A contract for the Stampede enter.
tainments will be signed within a few
days. This matter is left to the dis
erection of the executive committee.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
OF Course.

Says Mr.. Horace Huston Light,
at is the parents part
And when my Bobbic gets too bright
have to make him smart"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
1oday's Sheer.

Lots of People think they are Above
Suspicion who are not Above Sus-
pectinG,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
Unsung Heroes.

How fearless he, who. in the BARRIERS
chair.
Will let the barber try an hour or
To sell him much to beautify his
hair
And then shout hoarselyr mo-"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
ATTENTION, EAGLES.

An F. O. r. smoker will be held at
the hall Tuesday evening. All MEM
bers are urged to attend.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
To Be Sure.

"Thcrc'S something | forgot there, |
am sure" said Mr.. Snyde
Who'd been calling with his wife
on the McDanners,
And as he had been quite grumpy all
the evening, she replied,
Eyes, indeed. and | am sure it was
your manners"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
SPOTLIGHT BALL TONIGHT,

elite hall Special car will leave
Missoula'to Bonner at 80 a. m. and
/ so to Fort.
ADV. VENT & JONES.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
MISSOUI.A CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE..
D. T.. RICHARDS, Secretary.
Hershey Suuuests.

In n measure the telegram is self
explanatory. T.. +. Hershey vest erday
called at the chamber of commerce
ards that there are approximately 300
acres On the military reserve at Fort
MissOula which may be used for agri
cultural purposes provided the gov
eminent is willing. This tract of land
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17

The day is almost at hand when
the ladies of New York idle rich
will have to chow tobacco before
they can get us to read any more
about them.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
NOTICE.

All bills due me may be paid at 10
w. Cedar. A. Link.--Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-04-17
New Military Organization
to Produce Food for Army
Hoes Rakes Spades and Other Agricultural Tools Be
Weapons of Men Too Old to Enlist-Pan
to Farm Military Reserve.

company a, First Regiment, Those
organization to be formed in Missoula.
This contingent of the army of the
United States will ont carry guns, but
viii be armed with hoes, rakes, spades
and other implements used by agricul
turists in getting the biggest possible
yield from the soil.
The plan in organizing this new
company is to give an opportunity to
the men who cannot be reached by
CONSUMPTION to do something for their
cAuntry in war.
In order to get the movement started,
Secretary y. D. Richards of the Mis-
soula Chamber Of Commerce last night
sent the following telegram to Con-
gresham John NJ. Evans:
Telegram to Evans.
Three hundred acres on military
reservation here can be irrigated.
Can raise potatoes or any forage
crop. Can you secure permit from
war department to farm this Ar
rangements to be made for farm
ers' corps too old to be reached by
CONSUMPTION. Win farm solely for
government at no cost to Uncle
Sam.
MISSOUT.A CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE..
u r. RICHARDS SECRETARY