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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
News of Society and Activities of Women
 By ALL

After more than 20 years of active service in upbuilding Birminghams musical life the Treble Clef club has merged into the Music Study and will henceforth be known as the Treble Clef chorus of the Music Study club.
 Almost all of the founders and early members of the Treble Clef are not and have not been for several years Identified with the club-a natural thing because voices sometimes grow old and the too universal tendency to give up music when ones cares and duties be. come more arduous is more frequent with singers than instrumentalists. So the Treble Clef has changed it's mem bership, as the years have rolled by but always has had a full membership and it's purpose was the same as out lined by the original constitution to help Birmingham to keener apprecia- tion of music and to give to Birming ham the best in music at all times
 Among the executives who have served the organization have been Mrs. T. O. Smith, Mrs. T. H. Motion, Mrs. c. T Randall, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. Mrs. T. c. Thompson, Mrs. Sam Adler Mrs. ". M. Mayes, Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. W. W. French, Mrs. W. J. Adams, Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller, Mrs. E. T. Rice and others.
 The last president of the club before 1t became the chorus of the Music Study, and the secretary in apprecia- tion of the loyalty of the club mem bers and as a final meeting of the ola Treble Clef, the president, Mrs. Rice, and the secretary. Miss Mccarthy, were hostesses at get-together tea at the studio of the former Saturday afternoon. The affair was a delightful one. with the members of the club exchanging "reminiscences and discussing plans for the next year under the new constitution.
 Mrs. Rioes studio is one of the love Hest of the studios in the city. High up on the fifth floor of the Cable Piano building, with most artistic setting, the colors all in beautiful harmony with the soft sunlight which beams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
Looking Forward
 to Motherhood
Well Known Preparation Re
 lieves Much Suffering

The greatest crisis in the life of a woman is when she becomes mother. All her physical strength is taxed to the limit at such time. It is neces- sary that she prepare her system for the great event in order to preserve her future health.
 Thousands of mothers have placed safe reliance upon Mothers Friend" This preparation is applied externally and is composed of special penetrat- ing, softening oils which prepare the muscles and tendons for the unusual strain Naturally the tendency is to relieve the pain and danger at the crisis, leaving the mother in healthy condition.
 The expectant mother should pro cure a bottle of Mothers Friend from her druggist, apply it night and morning, and after beginning it's use, write for free book for users. Much practical information is contained in it Just address Bradfield Regulator Company, Dept. H 11S, Atlanta, Ga., and the book will be mailed to you at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
BIG STATE TREASURES TINY !
 GIFT OF GRATEFUL WOMAli Just Little Tea Cosy, Made by Anna Vanderwerker in Desolate Belgian Home to Show Her Thanks for Virginia
 Gift of Food Has Place of Honor on Mantel
By ZOE BEoKLEY

They do say that MT. Thomas For tune Ryan. whose ancestral acres are at oak Ridge, Nelson county, was so displeased at the new order that he thereupon and forthwith removed him self and his legal residence from the state of Virginia in condition, like G. Washington at the horse sale, of high dudgeon
 And some people are sorry, for they say Mir Ryan was an excellent citizen and that many benefits to the farmers of Nelson county accrued from his az ricultural aids and benefa ctions.
 Some say it's wonder Governor Stuart had the moral strength to aim any swats at the wealthy, since ne himself is one of the wealthiest cattle raisers, planters, coal and iron opera tors and business men in the state.
 Hissnew tax system, however is Tn the experimental stage, and as he can not by the law of Virginia succeed himself in office, and as his term ex- pires next year, things may slip back into the old order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The southside chapter of the Boys club will meet at the home of Mrs.
 James Weatherly on Twentieth street this morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. Alex Birch as hostess. All members are urged to attend, as the chapter will go from there to visit the Southern Bell Tele- phone f eompany sGcePsr Mr George I Knox.
 The alumnae of the Margaret Allen school. will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock on the mezsanine floor of the Tutwiler. All graduates are urged to be present, and any forueE students of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22

school who wish to affiliate themselves with this association are cordially in- vited
 The Alex charter chapter, Daughters of 1872, will hold the monthly meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Alfred Benners, on Huntsville avenue
 The Woman's Civic board will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock in the commit tee room, city hall building.
 The active and advisory board of the Mercy Home will hold their regular bi- monthly meeting at the home this morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 The ladies of the Shadyside Meth odist Church Missionary society will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. w. F Hide. Mrs. J. E. sherman will conduct the devotional. and most interesting programme has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22

1 7 F it is true as some ore has said that ! victory in this war may rest with S the farmer" then the suffragists are 1 in line for medals of honor, for the vast
 number of members of the National
 American Woman Suffrage association l has chosen as it's form of war service | the promition of agriculture and thrift 1 all over this big, prosperous country of ours.
 From National Service for Peace and War" a pamphlet gotten out by the National American Woman suffrage as- sociation, the following gives little re- sume of the inspiration and beginning of the movement which is of interest:
 "On February 25 the executive council of the National American Woman Suf- frage association addressed a note to the President and government of the United States offering the services of our mem bership to the nation, in the event that we should be needed and insofar as we were authorized to do so. This offer was accepted for the government by the Secretary of War The second ar ticle in the practical programme of this OAiSA
 TO increase the food supply by the training of women for agricultural work and the elimination of waste. The aid of the department of agriculture is to be sought in planning systematic courses for women to accomplish these purposes Ire cultivation by women of garden plots and vacant lots in cities will be en- couraged al the same time that the Ia of fa ic Itrpnd
 Mrs Henry Wade Rogers was made chairman for suffrage agriculture, and Mrs. Walter McNab Miller, chairman for the elimination of waste.
 Members of both committees waited upon the Assistant Secretary of Agrieul- ture to secure the cooperation of the department in plans for enlsting and training women for agricultural work and for the elimination of waste. He re- marked at once that this plan was as good for peace as for war, fact which will commend it to suffragists through out the nation."
 Every line of endeavor has been en- tered by women since the United States went into the war-nursing, knitting, sewing, packing kits for the soldiers everything. But it seems to be as if the suffragists have taken hold of the hardest job of them all-feeding the fam ily-and it is very good thing for the voters to remember when they go to the polls next time.
 If the letter of Hugh in MT. Britling Sees It Through was so memorable when he wrote:
 We get three pairs of socks. We work pretty hard. We don't know how to darn socks. When the heels wear through come blisters. Bad blisters dis able a man. Of the million of surplus women *the government has not had the intelligence to get any one to darn our socks. So a certain percen- tage of us go lame.'-
 How much more memorable would be a letter from some starving soldier or his pain and anxiety about his starving farmily at home.
 One morning during my recent visit to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22

New York 1 called on Mrs. Rogers at suffrage headquarters No. III Madison avenue, and asked her to send some per- sonal word back to Alabama about suf- rage work. Mrs. Rogers, who is per- haps one of the most widely known and ablest women on the national suffrage board, is also woman of rare force and practical turn of mind and in responding very cordially to my request she said:
 Neither the idea nor the plan of women in agricultural work is new to me, because I have been for many years a practical farmer myself. I have al- ways believe that women would make good farmers. No part of agricultural work is beyond the strength and capacity of women except two or three of the heavier processes. In everything else the skill, interest and sympathy of women, with proper training, will turn out well equipped agriculturists to help swell the food supply"
 "The women of England" Mrs Rogers continued, also of France and Italy and all the warning countries have taken over in large measure the agricultural work fin these countries on account of their men serving under the colors. Already in this country in time of peace there is serious shortage of food on account of partial failure of certain crops, and of the very large exportation of food supplies to Europe as well as of combina- tions to hoard food supplies. Prices for the necessaries of life have more than doubled in the last year, and in the event of war much more serious results may be anticipated. There already exists in the United States an army of women farmers and gardeners. The National American Woman Suffrage association believes that large additional number of women will gladly prepare themselves to take the places if need be- of men as farmers and farm and garden man. agers as well as do their share in the manual labor involved in producing an adequate food supply
 Now by this" Mrs. Rogers said, "I do not mean that all should volunteer to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
ENGAGEMENTS

Mr. and Mrs Hugh Lee Allison an- nounce the eneagement of their daugh- ter Sadie Norris. to MT. Cecil Kelly Max well of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-22
CAUGHT LOOK AT HORSE TRADE

CAUGHT LOOK AT HORSE TRADE
 MT Jefferson's French tea certainly produced a dignified and graceful mar ble pile, with an elegantly simple dome under which, on a black and white checker board marble floor, and guard ed by handwrought iron rail, is the G. Washington which the butler badc me not miss. It is By Handon and Richmond declares it to be the finest piece of portrait sculpture in the Uni- ted States.
 The legend goes that the artist spent weeks in a close study of the general, who was first in war, peace, etc. with out getting the characteristic expression he sought Then one fine morning at Mount Vernon a neighbor came over to conduct with George horse trade. The story has it that MT. Washington pres ently suspected a grossly inferior animal was being put over on him. He lifted his well known chin and strode forward in high dudgeon-or whatever 1t is one feels when one is being sold a spavined horse-and behold! the look the sculp- tor wanted.
 This has been crystallized in imperish- able marble, showing the Father of his country wearing his most progressively characterful air. Richmond has received huge offers for this piece of art, ''but no money of no Rockefeller even could buy it." the proud attendant assured me.
 then ascended to have look at the tea cosy made by the starving Belgium lady"
 Virginia, I am told, was the only state to send a separate ship loaded with sup plies for Belgian sufferers. This was the Lynorta, sailing from Norfolk to Rotter- dam nearly two years ago, laden with state products, including many bags of flour.
 A poor woman whose name, Anna Van derwerker, appears in small letters on the back of her gift, wishing to show her gratitude, made tea cosy from tho only materials at hand-the blue-sten- ciled cotton bags In which the Virginia four had been packed. On one side the cosy is an allegorical picture handpainted in oiis, showing an American child, clad in the Stars and Stripes, feeding ragged Belgian baby under a shredded flag. On the reverse side Is embroidered Belgium thanks you!' The whole was carefully packed and addressed to the governor of Virginia.
 The woman who sent it is homeless, her whereabouts are unknown But Governor Stuart sent a letter to the American relief headquarters, hoping it would eventually be received by poor Mime. Vanderwerl1er. The tea cosy sits handsomely upon the mantel in the governors private office, where many a visitor admires it with mist in the eyes through which its crudi- ties are transformed into something very beautiful indeed.
 Whether you are an admirer of Governor Stuart's policies depends on how rich you are and in what form your wealth exists. For the governor decided the existing tax system was all wrong and changed 1t so that the man who had tangible properties like a farm, for instance, should pay light CT tax than a man whose worldly goods were represented in fntangi- bles," such as stocks, bonds and cor porat te interests.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
DAGsBoRo.

Mrs Mayda Truitt. manager Of the
shirt factory, has secured a Miss Chris
topher for forelady, and the factory is
giving steady employment 10 many la
dies.
Mr.. and Mrs I. A Hudson have gone
to the city for the remainder Of the
winter. Mrs. Flora Gray and children
also left last week to reside In Whining
ton with her husband.
Miss Viola Mears has been entertain
ing Miss Bertha Lowe of Lewes.
Ephraim West and Delphia Hickman
are in Wilmington seeking positions.
Mesdames Rachel Timmons Lille
Baker, Lille Timmons and Helen Dav-
idson have been in for more than a week
AT the monthly meeting Of the Ladies
Aid Of the DagsborO NJ. r. Church held
at the home OF Mrs. Elijah Sturgis on
Saturday evening. January 9Th, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year; President. Mrs. Julia Lin
go; vice president. Mrs. Henry Parker:
secretary, Mrs. Larry Truitt: assistant
secretary, Mrs. c. c. Brasure; treasur-
er. Mrs. Elijah Sturgis: literature work
er, Mrs. Oscar Campbell Mrs. Lingo
IN her annual report stated that the So
ciety during the past year had made
S2l9. 95, and during the past 10 years.
l,4O0. This is surely a record to be
proud Of. The society and all who have
helped to make possible such marvellous
results are worthy Of great commenda-
tion.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
MAGNOLIA
LIFT

The w. q. r. " were very hospitably
antertained by Mrs. w. II. Jackson on
Thursday when. despite the extremely
bod weather and the sickness Of several
Of the members. n very interesting and
pleasant evening was passed. Thirteen
members responded to the roll call. and
~ especiallv pleasing feature Of this was
the payment Of dues Of our departed
oor1rade and co-woriJer. Mrs. Martha
Salena Collins by George W. Collins. Sr.
who aDnreciates the privilege NJ keening
her name In the ranks Of the White Rib
hon Two visitors were present. Much
business was satisfactorily dispersed %,
and an invitation to meet with Mrs. G.
r. Johnson in February was accented
The social hour then followed in charge
Of Mrs. Jackson. when an interesting
nrograrn was given and the hostess was
assisted in serving by Mrs. Kathryn
Knight and Miss Eiva George.
y Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Collins en-
fertained ar a party on Monday evening
IN honor Of their guest. Mrs. Clara D.
Wharton, Of PHILADELPHIA, when a num-
ber Of friends enjoyed their hospitality.
Peter Collins. Of New York City spent
the week end with relatives here
Frank Turner Of Wilmington arrived
as the guest Of his father on Friday and
returned to Wilmington on Monday.
Much sickness from colds and Crime
is in evidence. but fortunately so far
nothing fatal.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
BRIDGEVILLE.

Edgar Anderson returned recently from
trip to New York
Some of the office fixtures Of the old
post Office were disposed Of on Monday
to the highest bidders.
James Layton. who was confined to his
home for several days this week, is inn
proving at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elkton Adams, Ralph
Adams OF Wilmington, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
/ C. Adams.
Ernest Richards has returned to Ches-
ter. Pa, where he is employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Calhoun and
daughter, Linda. are spending a few
days with relatives at Georgetown.
Russell Short was in Philadelphia on
business the first OF the week.
While repairing an auto tire at the
Bridgevile Garage last week. Charles
Brown was badly shaken up when tire
containing about so pounds Of air burst
ed. throwing him backwards.
John Hartzell has purchased new
Chevrolet.
Mrs. Ella Layton was given a birthday
surprise party Friday evening by num-
Der Of friends in honor Of her twentieth
birthday. Many dainties were served at
late hour and all departed wishing the
hostess many more happy birthdays.
Globe Lodge No 40. 1. o. o. F.. gave
a banquet on Friday evening at which
several addresses were made and "A very
pleasant evening had by all in attend
ance.
Florence Adams. q: Greenwood. is
spending some time with her aunt, Mrs
Frank Wrap. of this town.
Mrs. Cordrey is spending some time
with her daughter. Ms. Harvey Marvel
of near town.
The property formerly occupied by
w. r. Beckwith is undergoing extensive
repairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. h. Wiley and son
spent Sunday at SeafUrd
Mr.. Walton and Linden Owens spent
the week end with their parents here.
Charles Owens and r. c. Layton at
ended the Commission Merchants annual
meeting and banquet given at the Bell
evue- Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia, last
week.
At the meeting Of 'he Board Of Direct.
,rs Of the Delaware Apple Company. held
m Wilmington Saturday ni"ht. the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
David T. Marvel. vice-presdent, G. A.
NcCue: secretary and treasurer. G. D.
Hopkins Annual reports of the treas
1rer and tho manager of the orchard |
were preeovted and some time was spent
In discus 'ng matters pertaining to the
lrchard -'lture treatment of the soil !
'or the coming season; the advisabilitv
If mat permanent improvement about
he nr erty: erecting a lime-sulphur
,Iart eo~aying tanks, etc. The property 1
- 80 ed near Bridgevlle and comprises I
,f2 acres. There are $4,000 apple trees I
% the orchard.
When you visit Windsor's Big Sale !
Stokes for your jewelry. in Wind
or Block.
Legal blanks. deeds, mortgages, etc.
an he had at Luther CalhOun's Bar
or Shop. where orders will be taken
or any kind of printing, as well as
or advertisements to be published in
his paper. All orders for advertis-
ng must be at the shop before We'd
,esday noon of the week of publica-
ion.
LUTHER T. CALHOUN.
-12-tf Agent Milford Chronicle
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
r and far, over southern Califor

near and far, over Southern Califor-
mia.
BY autos and trucks flowers poured
into the city. From Altadena alone
1000 roses were sent to deck the float
OF the Garden of Allah.
From Yokohoma, Japan, came a ton
OF cherry blossoms to decorate the
Japanese float. The blossoms were
made of paper and could not be used
as only real flowers allowed in any
Iof the floats.
/ II has been estimated that half a
million flowers and tons of greenery
were used for the grand floral dis
play.
"Trixie and Dixie" two dappled pom
les driven more than 10000 miles by
their owner in his tour of the Unit
ed States wore harnesses of white and
collars of smilax and roses.
Red roses formed a blanket for a
prancing horse, and hung nearly to
the street.
An old-time stage coach. carrying
U. S. mail, with a band of COW boys
and Indian scouts. was a novelty. as
was also a prairie schooner on the
days of the gold rush to California;
also there were early settlers travel
ing along
Float after float in bewildering pro-
fusion of beauty and taste, like a ka-
kaleidoscope of rare and beautiful
flowers, passed before our enchanting
eyes.
Even the weather for the day was
insured for $4,000, and a premium of
$1,000 was cheerfully paid for the
perfect New Years day.
Many prizes were offered, and some
of them Of rare value.
The football teams of the Univer-
stiles of Pennsylvania and Oregon
played at Tournament Park in the
the Oregon team being the
victOrs.
Altogether it was a day not to soon
be forgotten. The snow-capped noun
Wilson and Old Baldy-
in the distance. white with snow; the
laden orange groves. the 1917 pageant
Of flowers and the rejoicing, happy |
people.
Cordially yours,
(Mrs } Anna Y. Davis Swan.
January, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
LISTEN
STOP AT wRoTENs NEW STORE

Watch and get my prices Ny Bread sold on
Saturday q large loaf at cut price A big cut will
be made in Sugar in a day or SO. Watch my post
ers. have good Santos Coffee as low as Is cents
Try Il Other brands at ls 20, p and 25 cents ali
not water and juice, but solid Tomatoes Peaches
Corn. Pumpkins, Apples, Pineapples Vegetable
Soup. All kinds Of canned fish Tuna fish Shad
salmon Fish Roe. kippered Herring, have No.
l. 2 and Maekerel. Salt Trout, Herring and Sal
mon, all new and bright I carry q full line Of
Fresh Beef and Pork Sausage. Scrapple and Liver
All at cut prices. II w. SIXTH WRorEN.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. to whom it may concern,
that l. William Nj Pierce, have been granted Let
ters Of Administration upon the estate Of tse late
George Fisher Pierce. Of South Milford. SusseS ss
County Delaware. and that all persons ~
same on or before the first day Of Jsly' lslI. AZ
persons having any claims against the aIoreSau y.
estate must present them properly attesIea SS 70
July 1917 or the legal limit fixed by law for pre-
sentinR such claims against the estate shali haNe
expired WILLIAM NJ. PIERCE. Admins m sTasor' s
Milford Del. January 18th. 1871 I-4z-o'
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
BURDENS LIFTED
From Milford Backs-Relief Proved By
Lapse Of Time.

Baekaehe is a heavy burden;
Nervousness. dizziness. beadaehe'
Rheumatic pain urinary ills
All wear one out.
Often effects Of kidney weakness.
Ne use to cure the symptoms.
Relief is but temporary II the cause Feln9'n1'
IL it's the kidneys, cure the cause 80
DOan's Kidney Pills are for kidney ills;
Read about your neiKhbors case.
Here's Milford testimony.
The kind that can be investigated, ,r.,f.-5
lmy S.Abbott, 2l6 Washington Stree., n,
says: Being on my feet considerably ano haVins
weak kidneys resulted in attacks OF oas.JSS ,,,
which greatly bothered me. was tqia -Doa' '.'
Deans kidney Pills and used some. Lney mex gave
me relief" Statement given March b. IslS''
STILL USES DOAN's.
On April l. 1916. Mr.. Abbott said am n slSo ..a
70 confirm all have said recommending Poai. slaj
Kidney Pills. They helped me whenever uSeU
them"
Price Soc. at all dealers. Don't simply ask Ior
kidney remedy-Ret Doan's Kidney PMS tne si..S
that Mr. Abbott has twice publicly recommended
Foster r-Milburn Co., Props. Buffalo. n. l.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
BAD HABITS.

Those who breakfast at eight o'clock or later
lunch at twelve and have dinner at SIX are amos
certain to be troubled with Indigestion. they DC
not allow time for one meal to digest before taxing
another Not less than five hours should eapse
between meals. If you are troubled with ln9lees
tion correct vour habits and take Chamberlain 8
Tablets. and you may reasonably hope for a qulcs
recovery. These tablets strengthen the stomach
and enable it to perform its functions natoraiiy'
Obtainable everywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
THE HABIT OF TAKING COLD.

With many people taking cold is habit but
fortunately one that is easily broken. Take cold
sponge bath every morning when you hrst get out
Of bed-not ice cold but a temperature OF about
80 degrees F. Also sleep with your WINDOW up
do take cold take Chamberlains Cough kemeuy
and get rid of it as quickly as possible. Ootaina-
able everywhere.