davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

CTS dITeSVeQ on trlVlal CHdrBeS anu haled to court have discovered that there is such thing in the south as justice tempered with mercy and have gone away singing the praises of "Jedge Ab." And for performing mar riages among the colored folk, the judge has no equal. It is one of the chief joys of his life.
 Marked Interest
 I'm Diyersificatiom WNT HEN the crop diversification WV movement was started in Ala bama two years ago much enthusiasm was manifested in nearly every coun- ty, and the results were encouraging. But great headway has been made since then.
 The farmers, as a rule, are follow
 
 ing earnestly the advice of agricul- tural experts and especially the advice of Mrs. G. H. Mathis. The United States agricultural departments demonstration agents are kept busy instructing the tillers of the soil and the raisers of live stock in the latest methods of farm work along the line of economic production, and marked stride in Alabama is promised this year.
 This will be great potato planting year in this section. The agricultural department at Washington announces that the scarcity and high prices of Irish potatoes have stimulated plant ing of early varieties in the south. Increased acreage is reported practi- cally from all sections except eastern Texas. The crop will be exceptionally
  large in the six principal early potato Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Texas-this group showing an in- creased acreage of about IF per cent. In these states 1SS,000 acres have been planted, compared with 161, 1000 acres last year.
 The experiment station at Auburn has received more inquiries from farmers during the last twelve months | than usual, and every letter has been | promptly answered and the advice sought freely given. As an evidence of the interest iN farming the num- Der of individual letters received at the office of Prof. J. F. Duggar, chief director, resulted in 12,583 re- plies being mailed out during the year 1916. Other departments of the ex- pertinent station have also handled a very large volume of correspon- dence, especially on the subjects of animal husbandry and home econ- omies.
 With fairly good weather conditions 1 between now and next fall 1917 will l be banner year for Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

BEGINNING THE DAY-Heip me today, Lord, to think until learn to think soberly of myself. Keep me mindful that whatever have of prosperity or happiness or grace Is of Thee. But give me entire confidence as I remember that Thou art working in me both to will and to do of Thy good pleasure. For Christ's sake. Amen.--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
A CONTRAST.

Just because man has great deal of money Is no sign that he is happy" said the philosophic person.
 "of course not'' replied the casual ob- server, but you will notice that in nine cases out of ten he is more envied than the man who goes about with glad smile on his face and patch on the seat of his trousers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

2A OINCEr O11 T I717zA' 50 the judge let this 'moonshiner' go?" 'eYes. He told the court that he had seven mouths to feed at home" "And worked on the courts sympa- thy"
 That's right But the judge didn't know that he referred to himself and six Appeared hounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A DIRE PROSPECT.

The skies are blue, the sun is shining, This seems no fit time for repining, But what is balmy weather when The pig that wallows in a pen Is far more apt to get his ration Unstinted than one-half the nation, Who see the price of food upsoaring And Plenty's horn no longer pouring? The pig must be grown fat for killing, He's worth a great deal-hence the ffIline And satisfactory porcine dinner, While mortals keep on growing thinner. The time may come, and much we fear 1t, When they with larders full will hear il Remarked by those whom fate belittIes,
 I'd sell my soul for a pound of vic-
 tuals"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
SIMILAR EXPERIENCE.

olA1IlAAfL T wonder how it feels to be held for ransom?"
 Tt isn't at all pleasant" said the ab- sent-minded man. T had to ride around on street car the other day until found somebody to pay my fare.s
 MORE NATURE FAKINGg "In your speech you talked about the dove of peace as if 1t were war-like brd''
 That's the modern idea" replied the orator. '"The time has come when the dove of peace must be supplied with such defensive armament as sharp claws and falcons beak"
 ANOTHER COUP. More fuel has been added to the flames"
 What are you talking about7" The social warfare being waged by Mrs. Grabcoin and Mrs. Dubwaite. It seems that when the Grabcoins were in New York they spent twice as much for theatre tickets as the Dubwaites did"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Toothsome Spaghetti

There are many hostelries In the olden countries. or were. at any rate, before the war. that had wide repu- tation for the preparation of some sim gle dish" said Hardie Browne. ITO a lesser degree the same is true of this country, especially In the matter of national dishes of other countries. Since the outbreak of the war many of the ingredients for these dishes are difficult to obtain. as regulations of this kind are rarely made on substitu- tions for the imported aric1e. am par ticularly fond of Italian spaghetti-by that I mean the genuine article-and had a rare treat yesterday at the Florence cafe when I discovered my favorltc dish on the menu. It was the genuine stuff and I learned from the steward that the management had se- cured a genuine Reggian cheese, inn ported direct from that ancient and historic city of Reggie Nell Emilia, Italy, which, no doubt. contributed largely to the excellence of the dish. If the management of the Florence can keep up the present supply of in gredients it will become noted for this particular item on It's menu"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
CERTAINLY NOT.

Her purpose may not be to flirt
 And catch the bad mans eye, perchance, she wears skirt
 That's eighteen inches high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
SAGE ADVICE.

SAGE ADVICE. T have here" said the poet. some verses on fishing" "Fishing lines. eh?" said the facetiOus editor. You might call them that" "well, go out and drop them in the nearest river"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Disastrous for District

"A general railroad strike such as now seems imminent would indeed be little short of disaster to the Birmingham district" said O. D. Wilson yesterday.
 Ut would of course, be felt in all sec tions of the state ana country; but in an industrial center such as Birmingham the effect would perhaps be more marked than elsewhere. Should the strike con tinue for any length of time it would probably necessitate the closing of 3 number of plants. With pig iron being quoted at s30 per ton, 1t would be pity to close down the furnaces or to retard production. But no market would be available for the finished product, such as steel and wire. Pig iron could. of course be piled up in large quantities on the yards. awaiting final resumption of traffic.
 However, we must feed and clothe ourselves while the strike Is in prog ress, and this can only be done under great difficulty if the strike endures for long"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
SLIM FARE.

SLIM FARE. It lately hath been prophesied That we shall gather soon And banquet with prodigious pride Upon a single prune.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Friday afternoon I went up to Capitol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

I saw one lone tramp, perched on 8 bench like a wild bird. ready to fly any moment at the sight of an officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

had just been down to the Tutwiler. In the parlor sat two handsomely gowned women. Evidently they. too, felt the call of spring, for while was walking around they came up to the park and sprawled on the grass as if they were hungry to get in close touch with Mother Earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
You might call them that. !"
A FoRcEFuL PLEA.

nearest river"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Well. it's an old story now, and the hopes of Birmingham and the fears of Montgomery have been forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
We 1t nU cOrsets
Priced S2 and up

A new policy has recently gone into effect in our corset store. If you are a woman who pays 300 or less for her corset, this new policy is of interest to you
 Heretofore our splendid fitting service was only available to women who paid $50 or more for their corsets. Now it is available to all women who pay 200 and up The only re- striction is that the cheaper corset, those selling under 300, be bought in the mornings before 10:3O
 You don't know what L. J. 6 L. corset fitting service will mean for you; but now that we have established this new policy we hope that you will soon learn it's meaning. You will not only receive better service from the cor set you buy here but will enjoy better health, and, quite naturally, better comfort
 fcndFI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Toys

Se\4AS SANAA AAO4A4N Mothers and fathers visiting the Fair and wishing to take souvenirs of Birmingham to the children at home, will find that our Toy Store af- lords most comprehensive selections and many price advantages.
 The following list of specials has been arranged for the special benefit of our out-of- town patrons in every in- stance the toys present an opportunity for saving. European war games for boys soc KiddIe kars, in three sixes, special- iy priced at 2.5o, 200, 1.5o and 100. Horsey kars for the little fellows, selling regularly at 1.25, special 75c. Wood blocks for children, special, per aet toc.
 7se Dolls, pretty baby characters, soc.
 Our big dollar dolls, special 75c. Our big 1.50 dolls, special 100. our big f.s5 dolls, special t.5o. Standard sixe Rugby footballs for the boys, 1.ss.
 Tinker toys, the well known hulld- ina game, soc.
 Mechanical wind-up. automobiles, special 2se.
 \ well known game of parcheesl, zoc.
 soc game cf roodles 19c. xoe game of rock acc. ecc 1ants of rope-tess 4sc. 100 game of rope-toss 7se. (1th rleer)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Trimmings Of the season

Ic correctly interpret the seasons fashions 1t sentia that the who follows style famliarize her. self with the new trimmings For trimmings largely responsible for the effect of garment. The l.. J. j.. Trimming Shop will supply you any in formation 1t is your pleasure to ask We will make sug gestions gladly even though you do not buy your trim mlngs here. Our Trimming Shop wants to be of much service as 1t possibly
 Among the newest trimmings for this season are: NET FLoUNCINGs.
 STEEL AND JET MEDAILIONS AND BANDS. BEADED sPANGLEs AND GOLD AND SILVER CLOTH OF OLD COLD STEEL SILVER IN FROM TO ss INCHES WIDE.
 GOLD AND SILVER RIBBONS, INCHES BRAIDED MOTIFS AND LANDINGS WIDTHS FOR SERGE AND DRESSES. FuRS IN MANY WIDTHS AND MANY CoLoRs (Man Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
The Luggage Store s:;s;'s,,,. s:s;, s::; :,
for men

Excel now, as. always.
 Superior grades of shoe leather are the only kinds used in Regal shoes.
 The most dependable shoemakers are the only kind who are employed in making Regal shoes. Regal styles are correct and embody perfect fitting qualities, based upon lasts designed to rest the feet in a normal manner
 Regal shoes are correctly designed and the sizes are plainly marked in every pair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Our $7. Z9 Silk saIe was successful yesterday as it deserved to be so
 We repeat u for today

We unesangy insist that this sale deserves because have been careful that the silks offered the kind that that they wearing for October afternoon and evening occasions.
 Most of the silks for this bought for the of chandng sale Nearly 5000 yards bought at e from silk m earned discounts that could not have enjoyed small purchase The and the advantages gained through operating in that big
 Etoile satn meeors Sans Gene heavy de chine washable satin and novelty stripes and pads the silks included.
 These silks comprised of silk fabrics less than yard wd and them 40 inches wide The color with all shades for afternoon evening We need not state that the values are so much and so think your opinion of what they worth will the of this sale than We willing to have valuation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

fltet
 The store of art linens has ai collection of imitation filet dresser scarfs, center pieces, doiies and table cloths, in all manner of shapes and de- signs. These, while imita- tions of filet, are such faith full copies that none but an expert can tell the differ ence. They are offered at just about one-fourth of what the genuine filet would cost.
 Pillow covers Hand embroidered linen hemstitched pillow covers, some scalloped, beautiful work, on pure linen, featnr- ed at 400, 4.60, 800 and 600 a pair.
 Madeira handwOrk Beautiful line of real Made ira hand embroidered slum Der and baby pillow covers. Unusually good values at . 60 7. ' s3 6 ~ < x,1s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Visitors Your attention IS directed 10 of shou places The French room Entirely and Of particular interest to W0n1en
nd Of particular interest 10 W0nen

The French room is a delightful place ar ranged in connection with the L. J. 6 L. apparel shops, for the display of evening gowns and wraps It is lighted by the soft glow of inverted lamps and greets you in an atmosphere that seems far away from the noisy, dusty streets. The soft gray of the walls, the delicate rose of the hang ings and the downy carpet underfoot, all contribute to the air of dignity and for mality of the French room. Into this atmosphere milady is led-here to be shown the newest creations in gowns and wraps for evening wear.
 Souvenir booklets showing the Doeiullet models from which orders may be placed, will be distributed to those requesting them '-'' ''''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
Henlstitching
 nnd
 pleating shop on the fourth floor

When you get off the south elevator on the 4th Floor, turn to your right and there you are. A convenient win dow for you to hand your work in, with some one there to tell you all that you want to know about pleating and hemstitching.
 Let us give you our prices.
 (4th FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09

Country Club
 Sports hats in the millinery shop Indicate that which is new
 est for sports wear. These renowned models especially adapted for wear with sweaters and sports suits. display the seasons most recent advances in rugged wooly velours in any of the bright new colors you might suggest. Country Club sports hats display the last word in style, and judging them from practical standpoint, their service is worthy of note.
 (AIiliinery. End Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-09
GLOUes of French kid S2

The L. J. & .L. glove shop announces the first showing of genuine French kid gloves at 200. Made plain with self-stitched backs, in white, black, tan, and brown. A popular clasp type of glove, made for service. A glove that we recommend for satisfactory and depend able service. When you con slider how difficult it is to get real French kid-skins you will appreciate gloves like these at 200 the pair.
 (Maln FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-08

continue to produce the same amount for seven years thereafter; that is, she produces during her actual life $500 pounds of human food. In other words, it takes IT steers to produce the same amount of human food as a dairy COW produces during her life time"
 In energy-giving power one quart of milk is equal to II ounces of sirloin steak, or St6 eggs, or 1O.7 ounces of fowl. These are Uncle Sam's figures.
 "A plentiful. stock of dairy cows" :" says President Mum, means not only the quickest, richest and most continuous transformation of feed into human food, but above all, it means a daily dependable supply of butterfat the finest of all fats-and forestalls the possibility of such deep distress as is experienced in the shortage of fat by unhappy Germany.
 "A 2-year-old steer, ready for mar ket, contains only about 280 pounds of total fat, while fair dairy cow will produce in her 5000 pounds of milk 300 pounds of fat yearly for seven years, or total of 2100 pounds of fat during her lifetime, as against a steers 280 pounds of fat in his life.
 "As a nation, we may we'll be alarmed over the certainty of further depletion, when further rises in the cost of feed and aggravated shortage of farm labor make the production of milk wholly unprofitable or losing venture at the very time when milk, butterfat and the products derived should be the country's greatest safeguard and reliance"
 The German government is now crying for fat. Field Marshal Von is crying for fat for his soldiers. Fat! fat! fat! is the cry all over Germany.
 And it is now with the United States the question of fat. The we'll equipped and productive dairy is the solution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-08

tTom the Cincinnati Times-Star.
 The declaration that if the war con- tinues until the spring of 1918 the big leagues will rot attempt a champions ship season, made by Ban Johnson in Tues day evenings Times-Star, has the right ring. England looks back today with a sense of shame upon the enormous crowds that gathered to witness football matches and other forms of sport when only a few miles away in first expedition ary force was fighting for it's very ex- istence on Belgian soil. Of course, this was very different world, then. Per spectives had not been adjusted to rn- precedented conditions. The war was something to be read about, not some- thing to be fell because of direct or in- direct participation or because of per- sonal bereavement.
 As it IS, baseball probably will lose a number of it's players before the 1917 season Is closed The selective draft doubtless will find heroic duty for some of the Iublics favorites. But the an- nouncement of Ban Johnson as president Of the American league, and the concur renee of John K. Tener as president of the National league, shows the great diff ference between our present entrance into the war and that military jaunt which freed Cuba in 1888 Then baseball ihr.ved as a diversion. In 1917 it may have a more or less successful season paving get well under way before Mars cla,tered on the scene, but 1918 looms large as year when the forces of the nation will Le concentrated on the great adventure and the superlative sacrifice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-08
WE HAVE BEEN SLOW TO WRATH

Don Marquis, in the New York Evening Sun. We have been slow to wrath; we shall
 endure Unto the end There is God; and so
 the end is sure!' Now is tho Beast the Polish madman
 saw Mad as his prophet loosed against all
 lands; His swinging mace is all he knows of
 Law, His Creed dwells in his mauling hands. With shag Hanks caked of slime and
 shame, And lolling tongue, but new-articulate, Hoarse with his hymns of hate. From his primeval caves and wallows
 came This Beast to challenge fate. With Michael's might. with Michaers
 holy flame, Endow us, Godl-zwe face him in Thy
 name! This Beast we know, whom time brings
 to this last rebirth: Bull-thewed, iron -boned, cold-eyed, and
 strong as Earth V As Earth, who spawned and lessoned
 him, Yielded her earthly secrets, gave him
 girth, Armored the skull and braced the heavy
 limb Who frowned above him, proud and grim. She. taught brute facts, brute might, but
 not the worth Of spirit, honor. ana clean mirth His shape is Man, his mood Is Dinosaur. Up from the wild. red welter of the Past Foaming he comes; let this rush be his last! He seems to conquer, treading down The garnered treasure of the arduous
 years, Assail the spiritual temples builded up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-08
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

Most any wife can get her husband home before supper. But mighty few of them can keep him home after SUD- per.
 Have you ever noticed how possession decreases the value of the thing you al- ways wanted to have?
 Friend husband may advertise for a girl to do the housework. But friend wife rejects every applicant until middle aged woman shows up.
 When you see chauffeur using his bosss private car as taxi, don't be In too great hurry to condemn. Maybe the boss is giving the chauffeur an op- portunity to earn enough to pay his wages
 Some men get mad when they are sued for a sum like s5O,0O0 or s1OO,O0O for dam- ages. And other men regard it as com pliment.
 A poor man may have his troubles. But only a wealthy man can pick up a news paper and discover that he has proposed to a girl and been accepted without his having ever seen or heard of the girl.
 After roaming around for while we desire to announce that If only the men who dc. not drink voted dry, there would be no dry states in this country.
 It is hard to make a girl believe it. But the fact remains that the only way to find out what kind of disposition a man has is to marry him.,
 This is getting to be humdrum world It has been many weary day since we have read beauty hint or a recipe fol a bust developer from the pen of our old friend, Col. Lillian Russell. Wot's a mat ter, I4il?
 It is all right for a man to be good fellow. He can get by. But woman can't afford it.
 You are always saying that your riva isn't as fair and square as you are. Ane that is what he is saying about you
 It is hard to understand a girl. shs will go ahead and adopt new style even after she has seen that the new style has made other girls look like mon keys
 The garden of eden wasn't the onN place in history where a man foun' snake tracks under bis family apple tree.
 Give woman everything she wants and she will want everything the othe women want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-08
NoRwAY,s SUBMARINE LOSSES

From the New York World.
 Of all the neutrals, Norway has been by far the greatest sufferer from Ger manys submarine warfare In April 7S Norwegian vessels were sunk by German raiders and over 100 sailors lost their lives In March 64 Norwegian vessels were sunk, and in February 51; for the two months 1S2 persons were reported killed or missing. Up to April 3, accord ing to the figures published by the state department at Washington, of a total of 6S6 neutral ships sunk by German sub- marines 40 were Norwegian.
 At the beginning of the war Norway's merchant navy ranked fourth among those of the nations of the world, out chasing Frances. In the last three years German submarines have destroyed moro Norwegian than French ships of com merce. Between the nation at peace with Germany and the nation ranged against 1t in war, the neutral has borne the heavier losses from raiders attacks
 Small wonder that Norway regards the situation as intoerable and that srela- stions with Germany are near the breaking point