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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
DEATHS

Miss Allie Mayers--Aged 23 died Thursday at local infirmary. Re- mains were shipped yesterday to Kennedy by Lige Loy.
 Miss Charlotte Blair-Aged 57. died at Atlanta on December 9. Funeral services over the remains were held yesterday morning at Elmwood cem- etery with Johns in charge. c. c. Chesnutt-Aged 42, died wednes- day night at a local infirmary. Flu neral services over the remains were held yesterday afternoon from the residence, 5042 Ninth avenue, north. Interment followed in Forest HiiI cemetery, with Woodin in charge. Hugh Paul Savage-Aged 24, died Tuesday at Terre Haute, Ind Re- mains were sent to Warrior for in- torment yesterday by Lige Loy. Mrs. Anna Laura WfIlinms-Aged 42 died Wednesday at a local infirm- ary Funeral services over the re- mains were held yesterday afternoon with interment at Elmwood ceme- tery.
 James $. DOuglass--Aged eS died Fri day morning in Ensley Remains are being held by Echols & Angwin Un- dertaking Co. pending funeral arr engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
GOOD TO nAyE IN THE HOUSE

Coughs, colds, croup and lagrippe are prevalent. Colds promptly checked mean saving of time, money and health. Pneum.S Ia and other serious illness may follow a neglected cold. IT. F. Lynch, 100 Spring Ave, Dubois. Pa, writes: For many years we have kept Foley's Honey and Tar in the house and it has saved many dollars in doctors bills. It is fine for colds '' A child's health is too precious to risk giving limitations or substitutes; insist on Foley's. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
Southern Railway System
Office of the President Washington, D. G., Dec. 18th, 1917

w dSlllllS IOll, v. N., l1CS. GOcil, AcA'. To the People of the South:
 The President of the United States having taken possession and control of all the rail- roads, as war measure, the management of the lines included in Southern Railway Sys- tenn is since 12 o'clock, noon, December 18th, ~l917 carrying on the operation of these lines under the instruction of the United States director general of railroads with loyal eff fort to increase it's service to the south and to the nation.
 In sllrrendering it's private initiative in obedience to law, we take the opportunity to thank the people of the south for the support, sympathy and heart4ning appreciation which they have in recent years generously given to our efforts to build up in the south modern transportation machine of high standards, fit for the service which it has been our anbi- tion to afford. While our work is not com pletc, nevertheless we take pride in the con- sciousness that we have not been wanting in actual and progressive efficiency of service, in adjustment to the expectations of public opinion in the communities we have served and in vision of the future.
 FAIRFAX HARRISON, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
PUGH-BROOKS

A wedding which came in the nature of a surprise to the many friends of the bride, was that of Miss Hessie Pugh and G. L. Brooks of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. K. Thorn tor at his home on Fifth avenue, about noon today, in the presence of few relatives and intimate friends. Miss Pugh is a popular young lady of this city, while the groom has many friends here, having made several visits to Bessemer. MT and Mrs Brooks will remain in Bessemer for several days as the guests of the brides parents, after which they will leave for Chicago, where they will make their future home. The many friends of Mrs. Brooks regret that her marriage will remove her from this city.
 A watch party will be given at the Muscoda club house on Monday night December 31. The affair will be in the nature of a card party as well as to greet the New Year. The public is cor dially invited to attend. A small ad- mission will be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
OPINIONS DIFFER ON CAUSES LEADING
 ID COAL SHORTAGE
Coal Situation Is Still Acute in Eastern Section of City. Report Exonerates the
 Railroads

There seems to be much diversity of opinion not only among the people of Woodlawn, East Lake, and the other eastern sections of Birmingham, but among the dealers as well, as to the cause of the present coal shortage.
 It was learned yesterday afternoon that one dealer in this section had two cars of coal on hand, but the others had empty yards, and little prospect of immediate relief While Woodlawn has been affected very much by the short ge, perhaps worse than other parts of he city, it has not had the difficulties to contend with that East Birmingham has had, according to reports. The ma lority of the residents of Woodlawn buy several tons at the beginning of the sea- son, while those of East Birmingham usually buy only very small quantities at sA fif11a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

The following officers were elected last night at the meeting of Myrtle Lin ton lodge, No. 130. Knights of Pythias for the ensuing term: J. A. Roberts chancellor commander; A. B. Asbury vice chancellor; D. B. Barnett, prelate William Hardin. master of work; Ed ward P. Johnson, keeper of record and seal and master of finance; Samuel Stein master of exchequer; Harry H. Ffllmeri master of arms; H. B. Duffy, inner guard J. M. Shipp, outer guard; trus- tees, B. c. Jones, c. T. Cooke and George II. Baumgardner; representative to the grand lodge, A. B. Asbury. The newly elected officers will be installed or next Thursday night.
 John Wesley Payne, age S3, died last night at 10 o'clock at local infirmary following an attack of apoplexy. The deceased is survived by his widow, sev- eral children and three brothers. The remains will be shipped to Chelsea for interment, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
CHILD ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Thelma Minor, the S-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Minor, of Huey- town, is at the Elizabeth Duncan hos pital in a serious condition as the re- suit of pistol shot inflicted accidentally while playing with a playmate named Salter at the home of her parents. The children were playing in front of the fire, when the pistol, which was in the hands of young Salter, was discharged, t-e bullet taking effect in the girls back. The child was immediately rushed to the hospital, where medical aid was rem dered. Her condition is serious, but there is still hope for her life.
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Eleanor Harbowskl, who died on Wednesday evening at the home of her brother-in-law, J. M. Crook, on Third avenue, were held this afternoon at 230 o'clock from the First Christian church. The services were conducted by the Rev. M. K. Thornton, assisted by the Rev. I. F. Swallow. Interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
COAL YARDS EMPTY

Representatives of the McGlathery Coal company of Woodlawn stated yesterday afternoon that their yards were entirely empty and that they were hauling small quantities by wagon from the mines Sev- eral of the other dealers were found to be in the same condition.
 The Jefferson county fuel board held no meeting yesterday, as the meeting Thursday took the place of both the Tuesday and Friday meetings of the board this week.
 As yet the telegram sent to pr. Gar field, fuel administrator at Washington, by Sam P. Kennedy, state fuel admin istrator, several days ago. has not re- lieved the situation any in this city. but some action is expected today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
CHARGE NOT TRUE

According to the war board, no one unacquainted with the facts can con- ceive of the unnecessary long hauls of coal which have grown up under the right of shipper to route his traf- fic as he pleases. This practice ef- fectively reduces the efficiency of the transportation machine in the times of the heaviest traffic ever experienced, whatever may be the Justification in normal times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
REPORT OF WAR BOARD

The shortage of coal supplies through. out the country is due to the method of distribution used by the shippers and operators of coal mines. and is not due to lack of coal transportation by the rail- roads, according to report of the rail roads war board, which has just been re. ceived in Birmingham.
 It is stated by the board that the coal operators have produced more coal than ever before, and the railroads of the country have hauled more car loads of both anthracite and bituninous coal dur. ing the months from April to November than has ever been hauled by them in similar period in the history of the roads, This report, states the record, shows that 175,986 more car loads of an thracite coal were hauled by the rail- roads of the country during the eight months from April to November in 1917 than were hauled during the same length of time in 1916.
 During these eight months of 1917 925,691 more car loads, or 51,0O0,000 more tons of bituminous coal was handled than during the corresponding period of 1916.
 The report further states that the charge that the railroads are respon- sible for the coal shortage is not true and the reports point out that the real cause is due to the fact that the pres ent system of distribution involves q great amount of cross hauling of coal, resulting in large waste of transporta- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29

J. Craig Chisholm, who is connect- ed with the convict department of Dallas county, has returned to his home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. DeWalt Craig and Mrs. R. A. Brody.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
RELIEF is WORTH
THOUSANDS TO HIM
Daniel Felt Like He Was No More
Use in This World He
Declares.
GAINS eleven POUNDS
Regains His Health Taking Tanlae and
Can Now Do as Much Work as
He Ever Could In His Life,
He Says.

ats worth thousands Of 1oN rs 10
feel like I do now, since Tanluc has
taken away the trouble that kept me
en- misery for the last twenty years"
said NJ. II. Daniel, n ~wcll.known farmer
living on Route . out of Abbevillc,
Georgia, n few days ago.
whenever n man suffers rs long as
I did, he gets 10 the place where he
feels like he's no more good In this
world" he continued, land that's just
the way | had begun to feel. Long
ago | got so weak | couldn't carry on
my work, for spells of stomach trouble
and nervousness just made It torture
FOR me to eat and the trouble ! had
wouldn't let me sleep ut all. My heart
would flutter and act queer until l
was afraid It would stop and | got so
blue and discouraged that I felt like
I didn't much care II 1t did.
I'D been ~well-cnough satisfied just
10 have my sufrcrings relieved, but
that's not all Tanlac has done for
mel have gained eleven pounds In
weight-since ] started taking II. I
can eat ms hearty n meal rs II | had
never had stomach trouble at all end
my strength has come back so l can
do as much work In n day as ] ever
could. | just feel like n new man all
over and will be glad to tell anybody
just what this wonderful medicine has
done for me-"
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
town.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

Stop using calomel! II makes you
sick. Don't lose a days work. II you
feel lazy. sluggish. bilious or consti'
pated. listen to me!
Calomel Is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel. when It comes into contact
with sou bile. crashes into II, breaking
It up. This is when you feel that aw.
full nausea and cramping. II you feel
"all knocked out" II your liver Is tor
pid and bowels constipated or you
have headache. dizziness. coated
tongue. IL breath Ia bad or stomach
our Just try a spoonful Of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get a 50-cent
bottle OF Dodson's Liver Tone. Take q
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE on LIVER
Guarantee "Dodson's Liver Tone Will Give You the BesS Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Doesnt Make You Sick!

spoonful and II It doesn't straighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous l want you to go back to
the store and get your money. o
sons Liver Tone Is destroying the
sale of calomel because It Is real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable. therefore
1t cannot salivate or make you sick.
I guarantee that n spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and consti.
pated waste which Is ~clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
I guarantee that q bottle OF Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam.
lily feeling fine for months. Give II to
your children. II Is harmless: doesn't
grippe and they like It's pleasant taste
ADV.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Whv He Came Home.

Roscoe Boone went home late the
other afternoon 10 find Mrs. Boone
entertaining n company Of women al
cards. He had forgotten about the
party md besides It vas the usual
period Of the day for him to remember
about the evening meal.
"Oh, Mr.. Boone" said m OF the
guests rs he stumbled upon the room
filed with women, did you come homt
10 support"
"Oh, no; not at ALL" he replied gal
iantly. W II somewhat ~confusedly
~ lust came home to see what time Il
was."-IndianapOlis News.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
MINNESOTA DRUGGIST
PRAISES DR.. KILMER'S
SWAMP-ROO1

believe you have a splendid, reliable
kidney, liver and bladder medicine in DR..
kilmer's Swamp. Root, and my customers
who have taken It during the past thirty.
six years have nothing but praise for what
II accomplished for them. On account OF
the splendid reputation which it enjoys in
the trade have no hesitancy in recon-.
mending it for the troubles for which it is
intended.
Yours very truly,
J. G.. SlEBEN, Druggist,
Sept. 81, 1916. Hastings, MINI.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
The Easier Task.

A circus was In the neighborhood
and sonny's father took him. His 1T.
tie playmate, Ethlyn, was afraid to 60,
but had heard much about the wild
animals that were generally with n
circus, 50 her mother told her to ask
sonny II he saw the hippopotamus. She
thought II moment and said: Mother,
I'll call him and you ask him."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
From q Menaoerie.

A noncommissioned officer was read
ing the names of a number Of recruits.
"Your name!" he snapped to the
first.
"Fox."
"Next!"
'Bear." was the reply.
The sergeant shifted, and glanced
nj the third.
wolf" said the recruit, md his In
terrogntor gave him n sharp look.
"And what do you call yourself?" he
asked II tall youth.
Lyon" the recruit responded
whereat the noncom threw down his
pen and shouted with good-naturet
laughter.
"Go and order some cages to be-
built :" he r0ared tn n private. We've
been recruiting from n menagerieg'
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
The Secret.

"You know that car | bought last
month"; began the purchaser.
yes. What of III" asked the dealer.
~Isn't II II good carr
"Ive seen worse ones, but 1t comes
q long way from being what your agent
represented It to be-"
"Of course It does. Why, man alive,
81 our cars were as good as that we
wouldn't need TO employ agents to sell
them"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
He Is No Man.

George Qulnlan, county superintcnd-
ent of highways, who recently won the
rank Of major In the engineering corps,
returned to the county building re-
Gently. lie tells this one:
zone day the instructor captain Of
the company came along and called
out TO n fellow from Missouri:
"'Send that q up here
"'No man here answered the Mis-
sourinn.
"'But I see him. said the captain.
"'IIe's not a man; he's my ser.
gennt.'"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Priests Undoubtcd Riaht.

A judge, n military officer and a
priest applied for lodging at an inn
where there was only n spare bed,
so the landlord had to decide.
~ have lain In garrison for Is years
at Blrr," said the officer.
81 have sat ms a Judge for 20 years
In Dublin" said the judge,
sand ! have stood In the ministry
for 20 years at Navan," said the
priest.
THAT settles the question:" said the
landlord. ''rhe aged priest has stood
for 20 years, so he has the best right
to the bed"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Work Of Agricultural Department.

The department of agriculture has
q staf Of more than 10000 people who
are devoting their whole time to the
Improvement Of agriculture, the inves-
tigation OF marketing problems and
the enforcement of federal laws.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
COVETED aY L

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head Of hair. II yours Is streaked with
gray, or Is harsh and stlnf. you can re-
store It to It's former beauty and lus
ter by using LA Creole" Hair Dress
Ing. Price 81 .0O.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

ehiii Tonic Is equally valuable a. q Gen,
known tonic properties OF QUININE and
IRON. II acts on tho Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. so cents.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Gentle Hint,

He-Do you know. l think you are q
most singular girl.
She-I assure you II isn't from
choice.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
Letter to
DIR. Kilmcr L. Co.
Blnahsmton, N. Y.
S~wamp.Root Win Do For You

Prove Wha, Swamp-Root Win Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, n. ", for a sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive n booklet of valuable in.
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing. be sure and men.
tlon this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at ell dru. ,.ores.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

When n young girl throws an old
beau Over he IL forcibly reminded that
youth will have It's fling.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
His Discovery.

TITS OToCOVSTy'
Frlend-Well, old man, have you
found that two can live us cheaply as
one?
Ncwlywed-Perhaps, but not as
~pcaccably.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
travdqa

as he extravaganza"
81 should say ne Is. lie even pays
more than $40 for his Palm Beach
suit.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

Many a man who Is willing to he
good Il unable to make good.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27
WHY HAVE cHlLLs AND FEVER,

plantation" Chill Tonic Is guaran-
teed and will do the work In a week.
Your money cheerfully refunded by
dealers II It fails after giving It q
proper trial. Price 50c.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-27

The man who earns the money isn't
always the n who gets It
The Springdale news., 1917-02-02
E CHILD GROSS,
 FEVERIsH, SEX
Look, MotherI If tongue is coated, give California
 SWup of FiQs."


 Children love this fruit laxative" and nothing else cIeanses the tender stomach. liver and bowels so nicely
 A child simply will not stop playing to empty the bowels. and the result is they become tightly clogged with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sours then your little one becomes cross, half-siek, feveriSh, don't eat. sleep or act naturally. breath is had, system full If cold has sore throat, Stomaeh-ache or diarrhea. Listen, Mother, See if tongue is coated. then give teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the sys- tenn, and you have well child again.
 Millions of mothers give California Syrup of Figs" because it K perfectly harmless: children love it, and fl nev CT fails to act on the stomach. liver and bowels.
 Ask at the store for a Recent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs, which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Springdale news., 1917-02-02

A close connection exists between these two = cold weather and rheu- matsm. Prof. Alex. Haig, of London, has the most followers i'll the medical profession in the belief that the pres ence in the system of uric acid, or it's salts in excess, is the real cause of rheu- matism. Everyone has recognized tine difference ill the appearance of their water as soon as 1t gets cold there is often copious sediment of brickdust.
 Several causes may lead up to an accumulation of uric acid in the system, which, in turn, causes rheumatism or gout, or creaky joints, or swollen fingers, or painful joints. For one reason the skin does not throw off the uric acid, by proiuse sweating, as in the hot weather, and the kidneys are unable to take care of the double burden. Another reason
The Springdale news., 1917-02-02
JUST WHEN FIGHT STARTED
Erastus Simply Resented Remark That Could Not Be Considered Other
 wise Than Discourteous.

Erastus Phinney, black. thirty-two, and in uniform, stood before the judge. He bore the marks of recent battle, but smiled pleasantly through two or three stitches and a yard or SD of court plaster
 Charged with assaulting fve men at a dance" said the judge. What have you to say, Erastus?'
 II suttenly did razor dem coons," ad- mitted the prisoner.
 You're just back from Mexico, too, l understand
 Vas, sur, yo honor"
 Have you no respect for your coun, try or your llag?"
 NOW listen, jedge dem things didn't hab nuthin' ter 10 do Wid hit at all. I went ter dis danee an nah unifo'm don attract de ladies' Dey des Hooked an dey foeked pats Whut made dem yaller no counts mussy. Dey jealous. jedge. I done toek fo' hon some gals ter de ice cream counter an den de trouble begin"
 But you invited it, didn't you7"
 No, yo honah Hit des' folfered us ter de ice cream Den one of dem chocolate coons said: 'Niggah. yo' K de las drop CT sweat off'n de las can dle, and it's Laze yer tongue is q wick dat makes yo' sputter when yo' talks An dat wuz Whar de razor wuz drawn, yoh honah. and Comment.
The Springdale news., 1917-02-02

Wood Being Put to Many New Uses.
 Among the products made exclusive lY from wood are charcoal, without which We could have no formaIde- hyde: eellulose. which. converted into eiseose, furnishes Hs with artificial sausage skins and artificial silk from which neckties, stockings. braids and tapestries are made.
 Nine-tenths of all paper k made from wood. Al the forest products laboratory at Madison, Wis, of the American Forestry association the mill waste of long-leaf pine has been turned into q brown paper that has q variety of uses; cut into strips il k spun into threads and woven into bags, mating burlap. suiteases and furniture. That laboratory has also produced q dye from the mill waste of osaee orange that k il substitute for fastic.
The Springdale news., 1917-02-02
No Objection.

When Governor Head was in office i'll New Hampshire, Colonel Barrett of the governors staff died. and there was an unseemly scramble for the of flee, even while his body was await ing burial with military honors. One candidate ventured to call upon Gov ernor Head.
 Governor" he asked, do you think you would have any objections if were to get into Colonel Barrett's place?"
 The answer came promptly. No. l don't think l should have any objec- tions, if the undertaken is willing - Tit-BitS.