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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
ALABAMA PRESS

From the Andalusia Star: There arc
too many demands being made said
a friend of ours this week when asked
to give to the Red Cross fund. Sup
pose our soldier boys would say that
when their commanding officer or
dered them to go into action? The sol
diers have to endure the hardships. We
have no just cause of complaint when
we are asked to give just a little of
our funds to aid in the work that is
being done for our fighting men by
the Red Cross
Mobile Register: Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait informs the Birmingham
Age-Herald, through that papers
Washington correspondent, that the
"southerners who have professed to
stand on a states rights platform
have yielded their position on the pro-
hibition amendment. To hold out
against the suffrage amendment would
be a confession that they use the
states rights argument as a conven-
lent pretext" The lady is a good To-
gician, but she misses her guess if
she thinks the Alabama congressman
are going to let a little thing like
consistency prevent them from voting
against suffrage by federal amend
ment
Huntsville Mercury: Allowing the
state legislatures seven years in which
to decide the national prohibition
question, gives Alabama two bites at
the cherry. OF course, if Mr.. Lawrence
finds that he cannot control the first
legislature his tenure of office as gem
eral manipulation will be continued in
definitely.
Selma Times: Shutting down steel
plants and munition factories is Il
poor way to do that speeding up"
which Secretary Baker says is imper-
atively needed in our war prepara-
tions. Autocratic power is hateful
thing but we need a little of it in
competent hands during these critical
times.
Montgomery Journal; Spanish shoes
made of esparto grass often stand 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
NOT A GOOD WISH

From Tit-Bits.
William Wiiberforce, the slave liberia
tor, had a sister who was hustler. She
hustled for William at the hustings ana
succeeded in getting him elected to Par
lament On one occasion, when sne hao
concluded her stump speech, some entnu-
siasts in the crowd shouted:
Miss Wilberforce forever.
Gentlemen. / thank you' she SAID
''but / do not wish to be Miss WILDER
force forever"
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cMu1nUaMdAaut6H

P. S. do not want to create the
impression that I learned to know him
we'll enough to touch him for "a small
loan. I confess that / let him get away
without trying to borrow 'jitney' for
a soft drink, a dime for smoke, a
quarter for the movies. a dollar for q
cravat. ''five-spot" for a hat. or
twenty dollar bill for new suit. ! had
pride enough to give him the IDEA that
was volunteer and not a drafted
man in his thrift brigade"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

BEGINNING THE DAY-o God,
show us the way and enable us 10
walk therein. Lead us by the manu-.
Cheer us by visions OF the lahu
that lies beyond, of the peace that
comes through duty, OF the power
that rewards endurance. tive US |"
Know the difference between per-
manent happiness and temporary
;udr,lwcnce. In Christ's name.
Amen.-H. NJ. Il. 4
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Merchandise Hard to Get

IT have never known it to be SO hard
for grocers to get merchandise" said j.
j. Boggan. Some seem to think that
are many articles equally as hard to pro-
cure. I am sure that few realize just
how certain staple things have advanced.
cannot see why we have to pay SO
much for peanuts here in Birmingham
when there is such a great crop in
south Alabama. I was surprised to hear
what they were bringing down where
the peanut mills are located We are pay
ing over twice as much here"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
Baby Bonds Popular

81 was at Alabama state headquarters
of the national war savings committee
Saturday afternoon, said John Spar
row. land saw some of the new posters
which had just been received They are
indeed works of art and should be priced
by all who receive them. l understand,
from reports at these headquarters, that
the popularity of the baby bond and
thrift stamps has been established be-
yond any doubt. They are selling well,
not only in this city, but in many Ala
bama cities and towns as Christmas
gifts and as bonuses from employers.
The thrift campaign which is to extend
throughout 1918, will begin in earnest in
this state on January l. Crawford john
son, state director, and ]. w. Donnelly,
vice state director, have been working
hard on the details and have them well
in hand They are determined that
Alabama shall be in the front in this
great movement which means so mucn
to our country during the war and
AFTER
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Efficiency school in Bank

The thing that pleased me most about
Mr.. VANDERBILT said Col. T. 0. Smith,
was that as soon as he got off the
train he began to inquire about the school
children and was anxious to see and
talk to the high school boys and girls
He takes great interest in the public
schools, and, by the way, has school
in his bank to teach the employees eff
fciency in the details of the art OF
banking. He believes that there should
be team play to make any institution
successful. He has the gift of surround
ing himself with capable men, then he
puts them to work and leans on them and
doesn't try to run everything himself"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24
RIackman Thanked

"I have heard many express pleasure
that Gen. w. c. Bonham of the Britt
ish army was thoughtful enough TO
make a motion at the Red Cross
lunch on Saturday to tender Walter
Rlackman. the brilliant cartoonist on
The Age-Herald staff, thanks for his
great assistance in drawing such q
striking cartoon in Saturday morn
ing's paper of the Red Cross Stacker"
said Gen. Robert Jemison, Jr. 1T GER
tainly was a powerful indictment of
the man who failed to join in the
movement. The cartoonist with gifts
like Blackman has it within his power
to preach great sermons in pictures"
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o heaven. were man
But constant he were perfect; tha'
one error
Fills him with faults.
Two Gentlemen of Verona
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years wear. But, oh pshaw! the style
would surely change in LIS or 20 years,
anYhoWl
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People Want the Best

II have made a speciality of haber-
dashery for 16 years" said L. T. Stern,
and 1 have been with Louis SaSs for
six years. but never before in all my
life have / seen such demands for mems
furnishings and for such hish-prieed
stuff. Take silk shirts and it is hard
to supply the trade, and it's the finest
quality which is most in demand. have
95 men to wait on the trade in the two
aisles in my department and for nearly
a month there has been rush af If we
were running a bargain sale. Everyone
seems to have money and wants the
best to be had
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IN HOTEL LOBBIES
AND ELSEWHERE


THE Italian army swooped down on
me good and strong on Friday night, :"
said L. I'll. Keene the manager of Loew's
Bijou. Il gave them all the time 1 could
possibly let them have to do the work
of enlisting those present in the Red
Cross and it was busy brigade of men
and women who made the attack. If the
Italians in the hills of Italy are as good
in holding up the Germans as the work.
ers down my way were in making the
audience hands up or rather down in
their pockets, Venice will be safe from
Invasion"
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He did not have the dollar mark
stamped on his face or clutched in his
hands. He is more than a money grub
Der. He is one of the big bankers with
vision. Money Is to him but the means
of new adventures. He uses his great
position to girdle the earth SO that wher
behind in the trade war which is sure
to spring up
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-24

I enjoyed what little chance I had to
talk with him and found him most agree
able and absolutely without any put
on. He was cordial without being in the
least playing a part He made the i'm
preston on me that he was gentle
man of the old school please rememb er
that the south has no monopoly on the
breed. / am glad to have met him.
and / am sure he went away delighted
with the reception he got in Birming-
ham.
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Montgomery Journal: Spanish shoes
made of esparto grass often stand %
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
.|S CHILD CROSS,
 FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is coated, give California
 Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative" and nothing else cleanses the tender stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
 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-sick, feverish, don't eat, sleep or act naturally, breath is bad, system full of cold. has sore throat, stomach-ache or diarrhea. Listen, Mother! See if tongue is coated, then give a 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 is perfectly harmless children love 1t, and 1t nev- CT fails to act on the stomach, liver and bowels.
 Ask at the store for a 50-cent 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 Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
JUST WHEN FIGHT STARTED
Erastus Simply Resented Remark That Could Not Be Considered Other
 wise Than Dscourteous

Erastus Phinney, black, thirty-two, He bore the marks of recent battle, but smiled pleasantly through two or three stitches and award or so of court plaster.
 Charged with assaulting five men at dance.' said the judge. What have you to say, Erastus?"
 T suttenly did razor dem coons, ad- mitted the prisoner.
 You're just back from Mexico, too, l understand
 "Yas, sur, yo honor"
 Have you no respect for your coun- try or your flag"
 Now listen, jedge, dem things didn't hab nuthin' ter to do wid hit at all. I went ter dis dance an nah unifo'm don attract de ladies. Dey des f1ocked an dey fiocked. Oats whut made dem yaller no counts mussy. Dey jealous, jedge. I done took 10 hon some gals ter de ice cream counter an den de trouble begin"
 But you invited it, didn't you?"
 "No, yo honah, Hit des' follered us ter de ice cream. Den one of dem chocolate coons said: 'Niggah, yo' is de las drop CT sweat off'n de las can dle, and it's kaZe yer tongue is wick dat makes yo' sputter when yo' talks. An dat wuZ whar de razor wuZ drawn, yoh honah."-Case and Comment.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
TEUTONIC LINE IN
 nOLDAVIA ENTERED
RUSSIANS BREAK THROUGH ON FRONT OF ABOUT TWO
 MILES.
MANY PRISONERS ARE TAKEN
Southwest of Riga Three Successful German Attacks Were Repused By Russians-North of Kirliba-
 ba Enemy Attack Is Repulsed.

etrograd.-Russian forces, after artillery preparation, assumed the of- fensiYe against the Austro-Germaa fortified positions on both sides of the Aimpolung- Jacobeni road, near the northwestern frontier of Moldayia, and after stubborn fighting broke through the Teutonic lines along a front Of nearly two miles, says the official statement issued by the Russian Wa Department. Prisoners and booty were taken by the Russians, the eX- tent of which has not yet been ascer- tained. Southwest of Riga three sue cessiye German attacks were repulsed by the Russians.
 The statement follows:
 Western front: After fierce artil lery preparation the Germans launch ed an attack against our detachments occupying positions on both sides of the Kainzem-Shlok road, to the west of Riga. The attack was repulsed and the enemy fled in disorder. Two hours later the Germans launched an other attack on the same front, being again repulsed After artillery prepa- ration the enemy assumed the offen- sive against our troops occupying po- sitions six versts northwest of the Vil lage of Kalnzem, but the attack was arrested by our fire.
 During the night of January 27, af ter artillery preparation small enemy detachments attacked our posts on the River Shara, in the region of the Ba- ranovichi-Lunineits Railway line, but were driven back to their trenches.
 "On the same day one of our Far man airplanes in charge of Aviator Ensign Plugin and having as the ob- server Staff Captain Kiselev, while re- turning from a reconnaissance, was attacked by German battle plane. After some machine gun fire our air plane caught fire and fell in the re- zion of the River Shara, southeast o; Baranovichi, in front of our wire en- tanglements. The dead bodies of the aviator and observer were brought in the same day.
 oOutl OL DlOuy lle tISlLy ed an attack against our advance guard, but as the result of our fire and counter attack he fled back in disorder to his trenches. suffering heavy losses.
 North of Kirlibaba an enemy at tack was repelled.
 "Roumanian front: Our detach- ments after artillery preparation as- sumed the offensive on both sides of the Kimpolung-J road and af- ter a stubborn fight broke through the enemy's fortified positions on a front of three versts. Prisoners and booty were taken, the extent of which is being ascertained.
 "A German airplane dropped bombs on the station at Zabdre on the Alex androyskaia Railway
 Caucasian front: The situation is unchanged"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
CALO|NE[
 IS SELDOM SOLD NOW
Caoe SWates Maes You Sick and You Lose Days WoDodsons Liver Tone Acts Better Than Caome and Is Harmless for
 Men, Women Chldren-Read Guarantee!

Every druggist here, yesi your druggist and everybody's druggist has noticed a great falling off in the sale of calomel. They all give the same reason. Dodsons Liver Tone is taking its place
 "Calomel is dangerous and people know it while Dodson's Liver Tone is safe and gives better re- suits said prominent local druggist Dodsons Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by every druggist. A large faaily-szed bottle costs only 50 cents and if you find it doesn't take the place of dangerous, salivating calotne you have only to ask for your money back.
 iDodson's Liver Tone is pleasanttasting, pure ly vegetable remedy, harmless to both children and adults. Take spoonful at night and wake up feeling fine, no sick headache, bliousness, ague,
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01

A close connection exists between these two cold weather and rheu- matism. Prof. Alex. Haig, of London, has the most followers in 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 the difference in the appearance of their water as soon as it 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 of the uric acid, by profuse sweating, as in the hot weather, and the kidneys are unable to take care of the double burden. Another reason
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Wood Being Put to Many New Uses.

wood Betng Put to Many New Uses.
 Among the products made exclusive ly from wood are charcoal without which We could have no formalde- hyde; cellulose, which, converted into viscose, furnishes us with artificial sausage skins and artificial silk from which neckties, stockings, braids and tapestries are made.
 Nine-tenths of all paper is made from wood, At the forest products laboratory at Madison, Wis, of the American Forestry association the mill waste of long-leaf pine has been turned into brown paper that has a variety of uses; cut into strips, it is spun into threads and woven into bags, mating burlap, suitcases and furniture. That laboratory has also produced q dye from the mill waste of osage orange that is a substitute for fustic.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
No Collection.

When Governor Head was in office in 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 placer
 The answer came promptly. "No. l don't think I should have any Objec- tions, if the undertaken is willing Tit-BitS.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01

sour stomach or clogged bowels Dodsons Liver Tone doesn't gripe or cause inconvenience all next day like calonael.
 Take dose of ca1ornel tonight and tomorrow you will feel sick, weak and nauseated Don't lose days work!
 Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine. You'll know 1t next morning because you will wake up with your head clear, your liver active, bowels clean, breath sweet and stomach regulated You will feel cheerful and full of vigor and ready for hard days work
 You can eat anything afterwards without risk of salivating yourself your children
 Get bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone and try it on my guarantee You'll never again put dose of nasty, dangerous calomel into your stomach Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Would End Speculation.

Washington.-A plea for realign. ment of the lumber industry so as to eliminate speculative forest owner ship, over cutting and tendency to disregard the public interest in regu- lating production, was made by the Forest Service, in a statement con- cured in by the Federal Trade Com mission, summarizing a survey of the industry
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Why Rheumatism Comes
 With Cold Weather l!
BY VALENTINE MOTT PIERCE, M. D.

is that people do not drink as much water in cold weather as in summer, which helps to flush the kidneys. Again, they eat more meat in cold weather, and some people are so susceptible that they soon develop rheumatism after eating meat.
 At all such times persons should drink copiously of hot water, say, pint morning and night, and take Anuric three or four times a day. This An uric comes in tablet form and can be had at almost any drug store. It dis solves the uric acid in the system and carries it outward. I would advise everyone to take Anuric occasionally, and continue for three or four weeks, and in that way avoid rheumatism, gout and many of the painful disorders due to uric acid Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
As the Old Year Died.

'1 couldn't get out of marrying her, '' Henpeck explained. "When she pro posed she said: .Will you marry me ? Have you any objection? You see, no matter whether said yes or no, she had me-
 Why didn't you just keep silent, then?" inquired his friend.
 That's what I did. and she said, Silence gives consent and that ended it."
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A we'll known actress gives the follow ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint Of water add 1 OF. Bay Rum, small box Of Barbo Compound, and A oz. of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix it at home at very little cost Full directions for making and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked faded gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp. is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Less To Eat in Lyons,

Lyons, France-Eduard Herriott, of the National Subsistence Bureau, said that regulation will be issued short ly ordering restaurants to serve only two dishes to a customer at each meal. The dishes will be exclusive of hors d'oeuvres and dessert.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Extino,Iishes Bomb Fuse

Ne.v York-A crude bomb made of tin can containing several pounds of powder, bolts and slugs. was found un. der the stairway leading to the Man haitian street elevated station of the subway. The fuse was burning when subway porter saw it
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Women Workers Wanted.

London.-The Ministry of Muni- tions issued an appeal for 5000 more women to work in munition factories. The need of them is said to be urgent, flor the output of munitions must not be delayed for day by any lack Of labor"
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
LIQUID BIlJE3

No, MT. Grocer, that's mostly water. Since the war started it's more nearly all water than ever. Give me Red Cross Ball Blue, that's a two-ounce package of real goodness. You should see my clothes. I just cant keep from smiling out loud.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Women Asked To Parade.

hington.-Women's organiza. tions of every state were invited through the governors to participate in the inaugural parade, March 4, by Mrs. James H. Boggs, chairman of the woman's division of the Inaugural Committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Gala Affair.

How was Gertrude Swashby's we'd ding?"
 "A great success, apparently. The Swashby's exhausted their credit get ting ready for it and the society ed itors exhausted their stock of adjec- lives describing it.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Shutting Him Off.

Newpop-I have a three-year-old boy that is unusually smart.
 Nagsby-Yes. so l have been told. Newpop (tiattered) who told you?
 Nagsby-You did-a moment ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Too stive.

First Tramp wish I could git of desc fast freights for a ride in a first class coach.
 Second Tramp-Every cloud has it's silver lining. In de passenger coach dere is an ak and saw to remind you of a wood pile
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
Wyomino To Vote Toe

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Wyoming will vote in 1918 on constitutional amendment providing for prohibition. are sufficient for protective purposes.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-01
The Beautiful.

Snow in the city is pestiferous, in the suburbs q poem" opines the Balti- more American. To which the Syra- cuse Post-Standard rejoins: "Snow is a delight in city and country when it doesn't degenerate into slush.'