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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
LUKE M,LuKE SAYS

After a man gets married and makes
 himself a home he has hard time mak-
 ing himself at home in 1t.
 If you had to pay taxes on rheuma-
 tism the betting is that most men would
 manage to get around without limping
 or complaining When they are courting, she is always
 singing: All That I Ask Is Love-" But
 when they are married she is always singing: All That I Ask Is Dough" Give a woman six months in which to pay for an article that she does not need and she will always purchase 1t. The other fellows sister always seems much nicer than your own-until after you marry her. There will always be trouble in the world as long as women judge men by their manners and men judge women by their morals.
 Marriage is something that often makes the sweetest girl in the world sour on man. You can make money and you car make friends. But you can't always keep either.
 l It is nothing to a mans discredit tc
 be bashful unless he is so bashful that he can't meet his obligations
 There are all sorts of folk in the world ' including the man who gets overheatet l Most of us can always find time foi pleasure but have to neglect our duty
 because of lack of time. from running to look at the thermome Iter to see how hot it is. l Every married man has a talking ma I chine in his home And most of the ma chimes never need rewinding and seldom
 change records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Blind Tigers Flourish
 i'm ssDryest'a Georgia

X IL is not well in the state of A Georgia, The Age-Herald re- gently commented on an editorial published in the Atlanta Constitution, and quoted some excerpts from it to show that in spite of both state and federal abone-dry" laws, thirsty indi- viduals were getting plenty of liquor to drink.
 The Constitution of Wednesday publishes another editorial on the subject, under the title, "The Tiger Still Lives" Despite the fact that "the state law forbids the manufacture or sale of any form of alcoholic bever- age" and "the federal law expressly forbids the shipment of it into the state," whisky is easily procured. As the Constitution says, "Men and wom- en continue to get it somehow, and they continue to get drunk from it and fight and raise cain generally, and go to jail and to the workhouse or chain gang"
 According to the police, most of the liquor is purchased from blind tigers and the question naturally arises, "Where do the blind tigers get it?" So far no satisfactory answer has been given, but it is probable that in addition to moonshine liquor, for which north Georgia mountaineers have long been famous, some whisky Lit is impossible to say how much is smuggled into the state, in viola ton of the federal law. The Constitu- tion thinks the prevalence of drunk enness in a "bone-dry" community is the fault of administrative officers who don't enforce the law. Perhaps so, but John Barleycorn is extremely hard to put out of business. It must be remembered that the average city county and state official has a few other duties to perform besides look ing for contraband liquor.
 Conditions in Atlanta seem to be worse than they are in Birmingham Locally, prohibition is being enforced as strictly as could be expected. An intoxicated person is rarely seen or the streets, and drunken brawls are seldom reported. Nobody seems to know where Birmingham's bibulous citizens get their liquor from, but they continue to get it, although it may flow to them in a thin and trick ling stream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
4 SOUTHERN sHoRTcoMING

From the Manufacturers Record
 The Manufacturers Record has a let ter from southern man living in New York in which the disposition of the many people of the south not to an- swer letters promptly Is vigorously scored. This falling on the part of many people is seriously injuring the south Many enemies have been made by the way in which men have ignored their correspondence. We have heard that one of the greatest ministers in the south has estranged many of his admirers because of his indolent habits as a letter writer, and we have learned by experience that there seems to be "a disposition among a great many peo- pie in the south to avoid answering a letter if they can possibly do so, even when the letter is of importance Peo- pie of the south should change this
 habit and recognize the importance ot giving prompt attention to all corre- spondence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

BEGINNING THE DAY-We will never bring disgrace to this. our city, by any act of dishonesty or cewardice, nor ever desert our suf- ferinE comrades in the ranks. We will fight for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone anu with many3 we will revere anu obey the city's laws, and do our best to incite a like respect ana reverence in those above us wno are prone to annul or set them at naugh; we will strive increasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty. Thus in all these ways we will transmit this city not only not less, but grenter, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.--Oath of the Athenian Youth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
WHEN SOLDIERS .FREEzE.
From Answers, London.

From Answers, London.
 All soldiers are now instructed what to do when hostile scouting airplane lis sighted by troops on the march. On the warning "Airplane" every man drops on his right knee. with his head bent we'll over the muzzle of his lrifle, which is held in sloping position in front of the body. To look up Is fatal, for it creates a sea of white faces All ranks then remain as mo- tionless as they possibly can until the airplane has passed over them. In fact. they may be said to freeze" as 'wild animals freeze when seeking tc
 evade observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Work Attracts Attention

T was in Evansville last Wednesday," said w. H. Staton, "and happened in on a bunch that thought they were great civic workers. When began to tell them about our Civic association, they realized how much they have to learn.
 "They were tremendously interested and asked for a copy of our bylaws to study and attempt to learn the secret of. our success. The work that we are doing Is attracting attention all over the coun- try, and we are becoming known wher- ever Birmingham herself is known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
THE GLOVE AND THE LIONS

 KngF Francis a a And once looking the
  nd And truly a vao andlo a nd roared the aws;
 
  the n smothe   oeheard the king bauteous lively
  the count loyer is brave E<ing,la and smed He bowed, andin a The leap was a place hen n face  quoth he "but vanity se IS love task like that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
NOT HIS NAME

From the Youths Companion.
 In Dublin a jealous policeman caught a cab driver in the act of driving reck- lessly. The officer stopped him and said:
 What's yer name?''
 "Yed better try and find out" said the driver peevishly
 Sure. and I will,' said the policeman. as he went around to the side of the cab where the name ought to have been painted: but the letters had been rubbed off.
 .Aha!" cried the officer. Nov, yell git yerself into worse disgrace than ever. Yer names seems to be obliter- ated.'' "You're wrong!" shouted the driver triumphantly. Iris OSullivan!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Hara on. Local Builders

@If anybody tells you that military camp does not create business for city, don't you believe it." said John Sibley. flor I am just back from Atlanta and know better. If, however, anyone tells you that the building of cantonments and the extra work attending the hand ling of freight of all kinds does not de- moralize local building, then you are be- ing misinformed, for it does. The whole building situation in the burned dis trict in the Gate City is demoraiized on account of the need to rush work for Uncle Sam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Rich Back From East

Dave Rich, the shoe man, has re- turned from his annual vacation in New England and Atlantic City. He found remarkable prosperity in the east.
 While in New England I met my old friend Andy McGowan, who looks after the s2O00,OOo annual shoe business of the Wanamaker stores" said MT. Rich. He is the big man in the shoe trade and when I spoke to him about the time worked at the Wanamaker store for $40 a week he said: Well, it's a good thing you didn't stay, or you might be in the same boat with the rest of us now
 'The prosperity in the east is simply phenomenal and there is every reason to believe that our turn is about to come and Birmingham will get her share
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Fletcher Likes Dove Shooting

The dove season opened August l." said John Fletcher, the crack shot who takes great intere9t in sports. and there are few finer sports than to shoot doves. The birds fly mighty fast and there is all the difference In the world between partridge and dove shooting. l know of no sweeter meat than the breast of a young dove. I note that all ready number of Birmingham men have gone to the dove fields in middle and south Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
MORE OR LESS TRUE

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 While Henry Watterson is still firind ists, the enemy Is suffering no casual ties worth mentioning. g."-Birmingham Age Herald.
 Why, ngger can still sneak drink around about Birmingham If he is slick enough about it, can't he, and even a white man If he belongs to the Anti Saloon league and has a private bottle !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

with our idle endeavors against evil suffer us awhile longer to endure, and Bless to us our extraordinary mercies; if the day come when these must be taken have us play the man under afflic- ton. Be with. our friends be with our selves. Go with each of us to rest, if any awake, temper to them the dark hours of watching; and when the day re- turns to us, our sun and comforter, call us up with morning faces and with morning hearts-eager to labor-eager to be happy, if happiness shall be our DOT tion-and if the day be marked for sor- row-strong to endure it.
 We thank Thee and praise Thee; and in the words of Him to whom this day is sacred, close our oblation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Birmingham Clean
 and BeauSiGWl

@1110 1OG92N4 SbA @gH
 1E1 VERY month in summer should A be a weed cutting month, but now when the growth is rank is the time when weeds especially need at- tention. Householders who feel a pride in their homes do not have to be reminded of cleanup" seasons or of the midsummer season for cutting weeds. They are strict observers of city beautiful rules, and as clean premises and well trimmed lawns make for beauty their yards will al- ways be in perfect condition.
 But the owners of vacant lots some times require prodding to make them comply with the city code in regard to keeping their property free of weeds or high grass. Also owners and tenants of property are expected to keep the spaces along the side walks abutting their premises weed less.
 President Commissioner Wards proclamation on the subject of weeds must be strictly obeyed, else arrests will follow August 10 is the final date. It is hoped there will not be cause for single arrest.
 Birmingham is one of the cleanest cities in the country, and it is known far and wide for its beauty. Fashion able residence sections have always been kept clean, as matter of couse. But today the streets and homes in the humber living districts are noted for their tidy appearance.
 Not few negroes own their homes and all such are careful to keep them In good ordef; ana where they rent there is an air of responsibility and a marked degree of cleanliness un- known in years gone by. All this inn provement has come about as re- suit of more attention being given to health regulations, and a quiet but active propaganda on the part of pub lic-spirited women and school inn provement associations for the promo ton of the city beautiful idea. This work must never be allowed to flag.
 In the meantime let the owners of vacant lots bear in mind the date, August 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Jerry J. Gotham Was
 d Popular Comedian

IT ERRY JOHN COHAN, who died O at his country home, Monroe, N. r., was best known as the father of George M. Conan, the Yankee Doodle" comedian, who did much to popularize the American flag before Germany made it symbol of hope to all humanity.
 The elder Conan was, however, a capable actor, and while overshadowed by his two talented children, George and Josephine, he was a general fa- vorite, both on and off the stage, and appeared creditably in many of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Unnpatrioeic Men
 I'm Public Life

THE United States Congress
 H House and Senate-is made up for the most part of representative Americans, men who are proud of the country's history, men of courage and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Warner still Busy

T thought had retired from business a year ago." said R. s. Warner. who for score of years was actively engaged in manufacturing ice cream and retailing and wholesaling it, and candies, but l find one cannot get out all at once, and so I keep a desk downtown looking after old accounts. I must admit, how ever, that my former patrons as a rule have been mighty good about paying their bills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Names for HI. Children

T was amused at the remark of q neighbours boy,'' said pr. J. D. Heacock. who informed his mother that when he got to be a man and married, he wanted to have at least four boys. Why fourT his mother asked. Cause I want to name one pair Mutt and Jeff, and the other Hans and Fritz But what if you happened to have a fifth one?' she oueried. Oh he replied. that would be all right, could name him Scoop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Men at sometime are masters of their xatcss
 The fault, dear Brutus, Is not in our 9tars,
 But in ourselves, that we are un- derlinSs. Julius Caesar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
CLOTHES WAR IMMINENT.

whats the excitement?''
 "A woman arrived at the hotel this morning with Il trunks"
 50 that's what's the matter with all the other women here?"
 "Yes. The lady who at present holds the record for changing gowns the great est number of times in the course of a day won't surrender to the newcomer without fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
WANTS OF THE FAR WEST

From the Calgary Albertan.
 There is a rumor that R. B. Bennett will be knighted on Victoria Day. Ar11 berta is in need of another knight. Wej have only one knight When we look back to our pre-knighted days and see the improved conditions since we got knight, we are even more convinced that we should have another knight. The time is fast approaching when we should have baron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
eAsxlbattMIAau1I

F. s.: I expect to drop in from time to time and I am going to let those whe read this column get acquainted witf some of the things I see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
HUMAN FRAILTIEs.

"I would not wear a purple tie" Said William Henry Birt, But forthwith he hiked out to buy A green and yellow shirt.
 Youngstown Telegram. q would not buy yellow shirt" Said little Heinie Bait, But straightway he hiked out to buy A green and fuzzy hat
 Gainesville Telegram Republican, II would not wear a one-pieee suit" Said pretty Nellie Wise. But when she went to bathe that day, She wore one-half that size,
 -Yonkers Statesman q would not wear a skirt that's high. n Said Arabella Lee; But every time she passes by Men crane their necks to see. WANTED HIS MONEYS WORTH. Are desc pugs supposed to be fight in?" asked the low-browed spectator, who occupied a ringside seat. \ "oh, yes"
 But dey ain't hittin' each other?' No They are giving pretty exhibi- tion of foot work
 ''Umph I came here to see some gore spilled. That cabaret stuff don't make no hit with me-
 THE WRONG PLACE. Going to the country for rest this summer?"
 "No," answered the city man. Amer ica has undertaken the task of feeding the world and these are busy days on the farm. I want to go to a place where won't feel that loafing is positively wicked"
 ONE EXPLANATION. "The Eskimos like photographs. q can easily understand that?" "Yes?"
 '"The walls of an EslSimo's igloo are so thick he can't hear his neighbSNs photograph playing the tunes he abomi- nates'' PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Gentry Hillmsn Tried for Camp

T made application for the officers training camp said Gentry Hillman the well known steel and iron expert" but was turned down on account of my age and weight. I thought I would like to get into the fight as patriotic duty. but on the whole I reckon the officers knew best''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
DOMESTIC STRATEGY.

DOMESTIC STRATEGY. T saw you rush out of your house this morning Anything wrong?" Nothing serious. I had been having some words with my wife and was just executing a retreat to victory ? q can understand the retreat, but where did the victory come in?" T got away without having to write a check"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Washington bureau. POT Hibbs Build ing
 European bureau, Henrietta street, Covent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms AZ 10 50, inclusive. Tribune Building, New York city; western business ofrice' Tribune Guiding, Chicago. The 5. .. Beckwith Special Agency, agents Tor foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Better Times i'm Printing Trade

T have been intimately connected with Tthe printing trade in Birmingham for the past 20 years" said Bob Trechsel, and am glad to say that it looks as if better times were ahead. I know that business would pick up wonderfully if the money going out of Birmingham for printing was spent with local firms. There is a lot of talk about Trade ira Birmingham, but too frequently it's hot air. We get the spiel. but the out-of-town man closes the deal'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
Work at Fort Mcpherson

Hard work is the keynote at Fort McPherson," said Edward Duke, who has just returned from the training camp there This, hard work includes both the mental and the physical kind. The regulations are strict and course of study prescribed is difficult one.
 There will be many good men who will not get appointments this time and will have to go to the next camp, but they should not be censured for it, be- cause many of them are rather young and have had little or no military train ing previous to that given at the fort. Uncle Sam wants officers that are well prepared and if the rockies are not pre- pared they will not become officers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
ADRlFT WITH THE TIMES
JUST ONE QUESTION.

JUST ONE QUESTION. Tis quite likely you remember How in desolate December The blasts of winter shrewdly blew
 and drove you from the street. Heavy overcoats were needed And your brow was never beaded With the drops of precipitation put
 there by this present heat. When twas rough and raw and raining. You would go about complaining You had never seen such weather,
 you were ready to avow. Though I wouldn't like to task you With your past mistakes, I'll ask you, Wouldn't snow and sleet and blizzards
 fill you with rejoicing now?
 PRACTICAL YOUNG MAN. Did you have any trouble in getting MT Growsler's consent to marry his daughterg"
 "No The affair was quickly con- cluded."
 How did you manage?" q went in to see him, leading his daughter by one hand and carrying my bank book in the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03
HOTEL LOBBTES
Good, Nevsy Paper

The Age-Herald is good, newsy paper" said Dr. James R. Edwards. T have been in Birmingham now for about six years and have read The Age-Herald every day since I have been here. find that 1t is reliable and interesting and gives the news in a good, clear-cut way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter un- der act of Congress. March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

"I would not wear a purple tie" Said William Henry Birt, But forthwith he hiked out to buy A green and yellow shirt.
 Youngstown Telegrar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

q would not wear a skirt that's high Said Arabella Lee; But every time she passes by
 Men crane their necks to see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-03

Some day when passing drop in and see the quarters and watch the boys at play and have talk with Superintend- ent C. Floyd Tillery, and mayhap you will want to be big brother to some lad who needs a man friend. or if woman, perhaps you can mother some waif who needs a mothers love.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-27
President Makes Personal
Promise Of Ameri-
can Aid.
MATERIAL AND
MORAL ASSISTANCE
Message Sent to National Council Nsss
In Session In Meseow-.Ru Russian Pro-
mier Lauds Soldiers and Expresses,
Confidence in Their Ability 70 RspsI
Foes Without and WithIn-eesas
Disoord Among Factions es Council

Z Washington. Aug. 37-Presidsnt w1l-
son sent to the members OF the ma
tional council assembly at Moscow to-
day assurances that this governman1
Is willing to extend every matsriA1
and moral assistance 20 tho govsrn-
ment of Russia.
No official comment WAS mAdo -
government officials on Premier Nse-
ensky's speech before the namboes oe
the council yesterday but It was maAs
clear chat the sentiments expressed by
the Russian leader were heartily Ap-
proved here The message cAblsd hy
President Wilson follows:
~ take the liberty TO send 70 tlse
members ,of tho great council new
meeting in Moscow the cordial
greetings Of their friends, the pso-
ple of tho United States; 10 sx-
press their confidence In the alei-
mate triumphs Of the ideals -
democracy and ssiS-aossrnmana
against all enemies within and
without, and 70 give their rsnevsod
reinsurance Of ivory material end
moral assistance they can sxkead
to The government Of Russla =
promotion Of the eomsnsn ssueo = 4
which the 1--WE na1ions aso -. !
sslfishty united.
Woodrow Wilssas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-27
LTowN. IOWA, MONDAY, AUGUST y, 1917
CROWN PRINCES ARMY FAILS AT vERDUN

or where there was a desire to take
advantage OF the nations difficulties In
order to violate the free will Of Russia,
they would cry Hands Off" The
premier said the government would
prevent by force reopening Of the dis
solved diet in Finland and that he
hoped the country would approve this
decision. His statement was cheered.
To Restore Army Discisline.
"The government will endeavor," the
premier went on, ITO protect the army
against the subversive influences which
deprived soldiers Of all sense Of mill
tary duty, and will struggle energetic
ally against the Maximilists and
against all attempts by them to corrupt
discipline"
The premier said his colleagues
would describe the widespread disor-
ganization in the country. adding: I'm
order to remedy this we must make all
sacrifices, abandoning our personal and
party interests"
Premier Kerensky. M. Tchernon,
minister Of agriculture; NJ. Piescheho-
noff, minister Of supplies, and N. ".
Nekrasoff, vice premier, arrived in
Moscow yesterday morning for the con-
ference, going to the Kremlin palace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-27
MAC MILAN GOING AGAIN.
Moro Work to Do-crooker Land a
Mvth

Moro Work to Do-crooker Land a
Myth.
Sydney NJ S., Aug. 27.-Donald b.
Macmillan, who arrived yesterday after
four years in. the Arctic, is not content
with his achievements.
II have work to do yet" he said to-
day, about $50 miles of coast to ex-
plore. and i hope to go back soon."
Mr.. Macmillan, who. with Jonathan
C. Small his mechanic and general
aide, was brought here by the sealing
steamer Neptune. in command Of Capt.
Robert Bartlett. will leave tomorrow
for his home in Freeport, Me-, whence
he will go % New York to give a re-
port of his expedition to the American
Museum of Natural History.
The outstanding achievement was the
establishing Of the. fact that the so
called Crocker Land, which Rear Ad-
miral Peary reported having discovered
in the Arctic. did not exist. Mr.. Mac
MILAN said that he and his companions
were deceived for several days by the
same mirage which misled Peary.