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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
and just see how they prosper. Fl

and just see how they prosper. Freely receive, freely give,Is their motto.
 T wonder how many people realize that the care of children today is diff ferent from that same care a few years ago2 Mrs Johnson said The theory today is to keep the body warm and comfortable, but let them have plenty of fresh air so the little babies are pinned up in warm blankets made for that pur- pose and theg loo- ike itt'e papDooses, while the larger ones are made to wear long stockings, warm sweaters and caps, looking Nike little Eskimos All are tucked snugly in beds which are placed on sunny screened porch. through the day, and rolled into the wards at night. Our hospital babies require expensive nourshment-milk, about p quarts daily. also dried milk preparation, eggs, beef juice. cereals besides medicines and surgical supplies, hot water bottles and all the comforts.
 Think what 1t takes to care for one sick child in the average home, and null tiply that by 25 and you'll get some idea of the expense of the Children's hos pital In the home, not only mother. father, nanny but grandparents, alsnts, uncles are trying to do something for one little darling. until MT. Doctor Man steps in, sends them, every one, out of the room, and puts trained nurse in charge, who immediately becomes the brigadier general to carry out orders and nurse the little one back to health.
 "The Children's hospital has made 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

possible for any sick baby in D ham and Jefferson county to 1e se the same atten lou as the child of The wealthiest citizen The past spring and summer the Mercy Home was saved an epidemic by Mrs Ramsey commuui- eating with our superintendent, who ar ranged for the care of Il measles cases and eight whooping cough cases. Tie Juvenile court in ike manner was saved from an epidemic of dyphtheria by send-
 ing the first case to the Childrens hos pital, besides seven cases of measles and seven Wh0ouin~ na~r-
 From one thickly settled neighborhood We cared for 10 cases of typhoid fever, and every child recovered. These were all private cases, but they preferred treatment in the hospital. rather than a home. It is to carry on such a work as from every man, woman and child in Birmingham and Jefferson county through the medium of a letter sent out by the Hospital association and which is to be our only means of raising funds for the year of 19l7-1S, for the Children's hospital. feeling sure that now, as in the past, all will do their bit to- ward making the sick babies well and making the well babies better babies The churches of Birmingham have con tributed magnuificent support and CO., operation always to the chidren's hospi- tai each year. taking charge of the lunch cons served during the doll bazaar. This year as we are not holding the doll ba zar but sending out personal letter to Birmingham's citizens we hope the churches will give US their support as generously as they did in the matter Of the iuncheons for their work this year in a different way will be the equivalent of the work done in past years. Indeed all that I could ask-all that anybody could ask, is just the same splendid spirit of loyalty and sympathy for the Chill drens hospital today that has been so kindly given in days gone by"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

been educated to the belief in and the very great need of a Childrens hospital as shown by the number of patients cared for and administered to. During the first year of the Childrens hospital S9 children were cared for; in the second year, 1s9; third, 223, fourth, 249; and from October, 1916, to October, 1917, 54U patients. or the last number, 65 were contagious diseases cared for in the new ward, made possible by the sale of Helen 5. Woodworth's little book, MT. Doctor Man."
 The women of Birmingham have worked like trojans in years past to make our annual doll bazaar a success for this has been the one time during the year that the Childrens hospital comes before the public to raise funds to support the work" Mrs. Johnson said.
 The merchants of the city had their part in contributing to that success, and We hope they are not going to forget us this year. simply because there will be no committee of pretty young women calling on them~and asking, What is the best price you can make on dols; we want about 5C0 to dress for the doll bazaar This year these same women are spend 2 ing all or part of two three days every week at the various Red Cross units some bending over tables, cutting out garments for the other women, who are busy at the sewing machines turning out finished garments for our wounded SOL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Daniels Diet Squad

From the Christian Herald
 Daniel was characterized by inflexi- ble determination. He was very youth full and a captive in a foreign land, but he "purposed in his heart" that he would not compromise his convic- tions. Doubtless the customs of his race were chiefly in mind. Like count less Jews even to this present time, he refused to eat flesh that had not been slaughtered according to rabbinic pre- scriptions But there seems to be more to 1t than this. For there was no pro- hibition of wine. vet he was equally determined here also.
 When the steward who cared for the young courtiers heard Daniels request. he was alarmed lest they should suffer by their proposed self denial. Like many moderns. he imagined that rich and highly seasoned foods and alec holic stimulants must be beneficial at least to the body
 But Daniel proposed what was the novel test--1o days on the simples
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

Alas. poor little sick babies have such prosaic needs! Afflicted, they are de- prived of many of the sweet things which go to make up baby life, and what they crave most Of all is a comfortable bed a good shelter and wholesome food. just to make them well again; that's all they ask, when burned with fever and raeked with pain they seek the hospice door.
 Therefore, the Children's hospital, busy about Gods tenderest work, ap- peals to the merciful today, to help in it's task the public may never enter the hospitals doors to personally prot fer "the cup of cold water" to the rarched little lips of tho sick little chil- dren, but men and women everywhere are asked in this great prosperous dis trict to answer the appeal sent out by the Children's hospital this year and lay an offering, it matters rot how small, upon this altar of need.
 If you could look into the faces of the dear little babies at the Childrens hos pital and hear their ptiful little cries. see their drawn little pinches faces, and realize the suffering that their frail nt-
  many men would forego a good smoke; how many women give up matinee or a box of candy; how many girls lay aside their vanity and do with one less new winter bonnet. and how many boys turn their books upon a moving picture show and give their little mite to Birmng- hams beautiful charity the Chidren's hospital, for ''Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these. ye have done it unto me-
 hospital and the wonderful work it is doing?
 If not, go back a few years with me and hear something of its foundation and it's career.
 Mrs Crawford Johnson, the beloved president of the Childrens hospital, is never happier than when she is telling you something about this work, with all the fairness of her gentle sympathetic, womanhood and loving tenderness and grace. she has devoted her best energies to the advancement and upbuilding Of this beautiful charity and in making a resume of the work she said few days ago among other things:
 Back in the year 1911 the Childrenss hospital was founded; 1t was formally opened in June, 1912, to the public, with Mrs. J. R. Thames as president; the sec ond president was Mrs. Kate Wittichen and I followed as the third president of the institution, being elected in 19l3."
 q am glad to say," Mrs Johnson con tinued. that the growth of the work has been phenomenal because the public has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Postman Threatened

From the London Chronicle.
 A sentimental inquirer asRs if we are aware that the war is threatening with extinction one of our most cherished in- stitutions. It is one that most Of us have been familiar with from early childhooa- It is an event of everyday occurrence, a harbinger of mingled hopes and fears. It has given it's name to popular song and a popular game. Can we suffer 1t to depart, to recede into the limbo of ror- gotten sounds. without protest? Must we lose--the postman's knock? For the postwoman has not the knack Of the knocker The authentic demonstration is wanting. For all her wartime zeal she has but pretty rat-a-tat, a gentle provocation rather than handling Of tho iron bell whose sound Is as different from the postman's knock as Big Ben Is from the musical glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Fly DOLLY DALRyMpLE

HOW few of us remembering our own shortcomings dare to demand justice It is only when very certain we can plead righteous cause that we invoke the aid or that goddess of justice, whose ban daged eyes insure impartial judgment
 In most of the affairs of life we rely upon that beautiful quality of mercy which leads men and women to follow God, inspired instincts, to help one an- other and ask no reward.
 Christ uttered inspired words upon the Mount when he said: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" Portia taking this beautitude as her theme, delivered those exquisite ines that are among the most wondrous Shakespeare ever wrote:
 "The quality of mercy is not strained; 1t droppeth as the gentle rain from
 Heaven
 Upon the place beneath; it is twice
 twice blessed;
 It blesseth him that gives and him that
 takes;
 Therefore, we do pray for mercy; and
 that same
 Prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy"
 Aeons ago, great kings and queens, realizing their debt of benevoence to their felIowmen erected magnificent cath edrals where the word of fife was spoken; they builded comfortable hospitals where acts of benevolence were done.
 During the FranEo- Prussian war. the Empress Frederick organized nursing corps and supervised the building of hos pitals for the soldiers; battlefield hos pitals have added a new flag to the uni- verse--the Red Cross flag of mercy!
 During the present great conflict, when war has darkened the world the civilized countries have poured out soul and heart in gifts to military hospitals for the relief of those whose bodies are crucified upon the cross of pain--those who are the un- complaining sacrifices of war.
 In fixing sympathetic eyes upon dis tant hospitals which the exigencies Of war have demanded we must not forget, however, the sick or the dying within our gates. Many of these because of wars afar of have suffered, have been sorely tried, have been racked, driven, worried, financially and otherwise, so that their helpless babies, sick and afflicted, have had to call on the Chldren's hospital Cor aid, which stands in our midst, the city's organ of ministry to poor, suffering humanity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Replenish the nests often and thus avoid

Replenish the nests often and thus avoid soiled eggs.
 If you want good way to dispose of your coal ashes, put them in box in the hen house. The fowls will pick them over, dust in them, and eat some of the particles for grit. They are good grit and will contribute some of the material for eggshells. Wood ashes make a nice dust bath, except that they destroy the gloss to the plumage They will serve more useful purpose in the garden. If used on the dropping boards, as an absorbent, wood ashes tend to liberate the ammonia in the droppings and thus reduce it's fertilizer value.
 Few poultrymen know as much about the development of the egg as they should. This is highly important sub ject, for it is the real object for which all chicken raisers are striving. Next weeks article will have to do with this topic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

sooner than other Wyandottes. They do well in small space ,and are excel lently adapted to the backyard poultry plant Their brilliant, greenish- black plupage does not show the dirst and soil of confinement
 The hens are good foragers, and this combined with other desirable qualities. makes them profitable farmers fowl They do we'll in confinement which is in favor of them as a backyard flock.
 The standard weights demanded in this breed are 61s to 7h pounds for fe- males and 71 to SA pounds for males
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

yleld at least, and by Christmas they will be standing in line for a nest.
 Always bear in mind, however, that winter eggs are more or less an artificial production, consequently, fowls require more or less artificial care. By artificial care I mean that the favorable condi- tions of the spring, which Is the normal period of egg production. should be imi- tated as closely as possible.
 OVERHAULING BUILDINGS
 Fowls with any degree of stamina will shift for themselves under almost any circumstances. Unless snow is on the ground they are capable of foraging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

Birds that were almost black were not uncomomn among Silver Laced Wyan- dottes in the early days of that variety. In 1885 an Ohio breeder mated pen of his darkest birds, and by constant selection he and others produced the Black Wyandotte which was recognized as a pure variety in 1893.
 Black Wyandottes are excellent lay- CTS. grow fast and make excellent broil- CTS and table fowls, being plump and compact, with rich, yellow skins They mature early and begin laying probably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

once year, they will last almost in- definitely. If repairs to patent roofing are put off until cold weather, in walk ing over the material when 1t is cold and brittle there is danger of break ing it. The middle of the day when the sun is shining on the roof, is the best time to work. If possible wear rubber soled shoes, or if leather ones, don't turn on your heels.
 BE SURE OF VENTILATION
 It is presumed the hen houses face the south, which is the proper exposure, hence the north and end walls should be made absolutely draft-proof espe- cially in the way of roasting quarters. If they could be hermetically sealed on these three walls, so much the bet ter. At least nail wooden battens Gath is a convenient and economical materiaD over all cracks and crevices, and under the caves. Because the lumber is tongue and groove material does not insure the wall against racks Matched lumber cov- cred with single-ply patent roofing makes one of the best and cheapest walls for poultry houses. This construc- tion Is in use on many of the largest commercial plants.
 Perhaps certain building was damp or insufficiently ventilated the preceding season. Do not take another chance on it this year. Remodel the house if nec-
 essary; install more curtain frames in the south wall. About one-third of the area of this wall should consist of cur tain frames, or openings in which cur
 tains can be fitted in times of driving
 storms. In southern climates, where there Is very little snowfall, curtains are not necessary. but the houses should
 have open fronts. Do not install too many glass windows. They are all right to admit sunlight, but too much glass makes the house cold One-third glass one-third curtains, and one-third solid partition is good proportion for houses
 having the latitude of Philadelphia. Chi cago, Omaha and Denver.
 LITTER AND DUST MATERIAL If you have not already done so, De- tober is the last chance to lay away a stock of litter or scratching material for the winter, also road dust or dry dirt for dusting boxes. Better stock up now while straw is in abundance and prices are reasonable. Later on, when the farmers have depleted their straw stacks the dealers prices will soar. Some breeders use dry leaves for litter. From my experience they are not worth much They soon break up, and what is worse, they are likely to contain leaf mold which sometimes affects the fowls eyes.
 Planer shavings make a fairly good material for litter, though there is noth- ing equal to straw. Excelsior is an ex- cellent stuff for nests, and it is cheap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

future, and must be cared for. They, too, need warm outing flame. gowns, blan- kets and plenty of clean bed linen, and they are going to have it, too, for the people of Birmingham and Jefferson county never turn deaf ear to the call of help, but continue to give give, give!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

diers at the front, and our sick boys In the hospitals of our training camps
 These women realize now as never before how much it takes to care for the sick in hospitals. Our little sick babies are children up to IA years of age, all the soldiers and Red Cross workers of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

From the Acipco Pipe Progress.
 While travelling through Alabama . young salesman was one day forced to dine at a farmhouse. Not being very well satisfied with his meal of corn bread and bacon, he asked if he might have a glass of milk.
 'No." replied his host. "Ah don't reckon you'll find any milk around here since the dog died.
 Since the dog died!" echoed the stranger. Whats that got to do with it?r
 Why" said the farmer, "who do you all reckon's going to go and fetch the cow?"
 Michigan believes 1t has enough salt to supply the world for 20oo years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21
Help Wanted

spelling the youths 1t intended to make the finest of all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-21

for enough food to keep them going. But they are not capable of caring for themselves and at the same time pro- ducing profit for their owner. To be profitable they must be cared for by others, especially during the fall and winter months.
 The hen must have the raw materials from which to manufacture eggs and she must have sheltered quarters in which to make them. Poorly housed poultry must necessarily consume a great deal of food in order to keep them warm from the inside. It is more economical to warm them from the out side, by giving them dry. well-ventilated houses free from drafts. and capable of being flooded with sunshine.
 The above paragraph is not petty ad- vice It is the very essence of success with chickens. Time and again 1t has been proven that a great deal more food is required to maintain the body temper ature under damp, drafty and uncom- fortable conditions than in dry warm, suitable building. In the latter case the greater part of the fowls nourish- ment is available for making fat, flesh and eggs. No class of live stock re- spends to good housing more readily than poultry.
 All poultry buildings should be over hauled before cold weather sets in. The best time for this work is during the period of culling the old stock for mar ket, and starting the new bullets in the laying houses. Once the bullets have commenced to lay 1t Is most unwise to disturb them or move them elsewhere. To do so is likely to check their laying. which may not be resumed for a month or more. The following is good rule to establish. Never move layers unless 1t is absolutely necessary.
 BEWARE OF LEAKY ROOF
 By all means look after the roofs Of the buildings, Nothing Is more trouble some than leaky roof. It means cold. wet living quarters for the fowls; mucky. filthy litter, and will soon convert the otherwise ideal house into death trap
 If there are any shingles off. or any unsound or torn spots in the patent roofing, repair them before they grow worse and cause the framing and sheath ing lumber to warp and deteriorate.
 Where patent roofing Is used, which Is the most common form of roofing for poultry buildings. the nails securing the seams and laps frequently work out of the lumber quarter of an inch. due to the swelling and contracting of the fibers of the wood These nails should be gone over and re-driven. But do not drive them too deeply Into the roofing. so that they will cut into the fabric. lt Is also good plan to paint the seams with asphalt roofing paint. unless the whole roof requires pointing. Remem- rity may shed rain satisfactorily, but snow and slush are likely to penetrate it.
 As soon as the outer coating of patent roofing commences to wear 1t should be painted. And If tbese roofs are painted
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-08
Ladies Nest of Owls
Buys Four Liberty Bonds

Initial subscription of any of the
local secret organizations to the Lib
erty Loan campaign was made last
night at an enthusiastic meeting in
the Cameron Building, Second and
Walnut streets, by more than fifty
members of the Harrisburg Ladies'
Nest of Owls, No. 1880. Four of the
Liberty Loan bonds, of $50 denom-
nations, were subscribed.
The investment in the bond issue
represents the greater proportion of
the Nests total funds according to
the statement of r. f. Webster, this
city, local organizer, who urged the
purchase of the bonds during a pat
riotic speech to the women. Plans
are now being considered oenroll
the two other local Nests in the pur-
chase of a portion of the city's allot-
ment of $4,000,000.
Instituted on January 80 the Nest
is the youngest lodge of the city, but
has already a membership of two
hundred and ten. Purchase of the
bonds, it was announced by Mr..
Webster, was made by unanimous
vote. Following routine business
Mrs. Lille Miller was elected vice
president to fill a vacancy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-08
DECEDENT CODE
GIVEN APPROVAL
Monumental Work of Com
mission Appointed by Gov
ernor During 1915
O/~re<~4No~NeL,

Governor Brumbaugh late yester-
day announced his approval of the
new code of laws relative to de-
cedents' estates, which was drafted
by the State Decedents Law Com
mission and presented in the House
by Mr.. Swartz, Dauphin. The COM
mission was composed of Judges
John Marshall Gest, Philadelphia,
and Thomas ]. Baldridge, Blair, and
eX-Speaker George E. Alter, Allie
gheny.
Seven bills comprise the code, in
Guiding bills relative to intestacy,
which takes effect December 81,
1917; wills also effective on the last
day of this year and applying to
wills of persons dying on that day;
fiduciaries, partitions, revised prices
register of Wills powers and or
phans courts.
This code replaces the decedents
estate laws of the thirties and sup
plements. 1t abolishes among other
things distractions between real and
personal property and makes the
same reciprocal rights of husbands
and wives in cases of intestacy.
The Governor also signed the
Burke bill extending to employees of
state institutions the benefits of the
state retirement law. Under it's pro-
visions employees of the penitentiar-
les for many years can be pen
stoned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-08
Mary Had a Little Lamb
By HILDEGARDE HAWTHoRNE of the Vigilantes

We ae being asked to save; but to
save iran odd way. We are not to
cut dom on luxuries; we are not to
stop uying the pretty things, the
intereting things, the frou-frou and
the aspiration of life, laces, Jewels,
boob, pictures, old furniture, charm
ing egligees, automobiles; the list is
cnethat can be heightened indefi-
nifty. MOI If we should cut down
tn list on all these luxuries the ma
tid might find itself in considerable
ttuble, with many people out of
Employ and many businesses on the
rocks. But when it comes to neces-
stiles. then indeed.
Yes, we are asked to save on ne
cessities. And the first necessity is
food.
There is song we have known
since childhood whose first line runs:
Mary had a little lamb"
AS it happened, Mary was satisfied
with what she had. But let us study
the case of Uncle Sam. He, too, has
a little lamb-and a little beef, and
little pork! Less than he used to
have, with infinitely more demand.
Uncle Sam is not satisfied.
Are you one of the Americans
who eats meat twice, or even three
times, a day? There are such Ameri-
cans, and the time has come when
they will be doing the country a
great service by cutting down meat
to one service a day. The farmers