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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

The Italians are making stand against the invaders of Austria and Ger many.
 All bakeries are to be placed under a license system on December 10. The standardization of commercial bread making will bring about lower prices.
 Alabama will be in the path of an air way across the continent. Aero Club of America plans to establish at once four routes from the Atlantic to the Pacific, one of which will traverse the southern states.
 Queen Liliuokalani, former ruler of Hawaii, dies in Honolulu.
 Eight are seriously injured in street car wreck in Birmingham Two may die.
 New York water front is the scene of another big blaze
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
SATURDAY.. NOYEMBEM 10

The revolutionary comnitte is in con trol of Moscow, and talk of an immedi- ate peace is heard.
 All electric display signs are limited to hours and 15 minutes in cities. This is one of the first steps taken to curtail coal consumption by nvnessential indus tries.
 Options on land around Muscle Shoals are being acquired by the government This indicates that the federal govern ment purposes to have the permanent nitrate plant located In Alabama.
 The government has fixed the price of coke throughout the entire country.
 A campaign to sell bonds will be kept up in the United States.
 Cooperation. of miliers, farmers and grain dealers is greatly conserving the wheat supply of the country.
 The negro soldiers at Montgomery are being carefully watched.
 The suffragists visit President Wilson and extend their thanks for his efforts in their cause
 Seventeen members of the l. w. W's are whipped and then tarred and feath- cred in Oklahoma.
 Three white soldiers hold up and rob street car in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
FRIDAY. NoYEMBEM g

The new revolutionary government in Russia. headed by Premier Kerensky, is overthrown by notorious anarchist lead CTS. Immediate peace and division of property was demanded.
 The Italian army makes a desperate effort to stop the onrush of the Austro- German army.
 It is reported that the Baltic and Black sea fleets of the Russian navy are going over to the anarchists.
 Prompt action of the military police prevents trouble at Montgomery between white and black soldiers.
 Word comes that an American gunner on merchant ship sinks a submarine in the Mediterranean
 The American steamer Rochester is sunk by German submarine.
 All the escaped German prisoners at Fit. McPherson have been captured with the exception of one.
 Coal administrators of the various states are given new powers.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad wins it's famous suit from the Western Union.
 The American war mission, headed by Colonel House, the Presidents personal representative, arrive In France
 Congressman Dent thinks Montgomery will get aviation camp.
 Six women are killed when a large building collapses in Brooklyn, N Y
 French soil now shrouds Americas s first sacrice Three soldiers killed in battle are sleeping in land they de- fended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
WORLD HAPPENINGS FOR A WEEK

ond draft call will be made before the middle of next February.
 Cadet Walter I. Jones. an aviation student falls 800 feet to instant death at Fort Worth Tex
 Judge Teasley of Montgomery county announces he may be a candidate for governor Betterment of state finances will be his only issue.
 Shipyard workers will be exempted from draft call
 The Rev. J. T. Terry of Russellville pleads insanity when his case is called in court. His trial is set for November Is.
 Tuscaloosa may be the terminal of an interurban line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Sweet Potato Biscuits

Boil and mash very fine enough sweet potatoes to make quart. Add one-half teaspoon of salt, one table, spoon of sugar. two tablespoons of fat and one cup of milk heated to boil ing point. Soften one yeast cake in one cup of luke-warm milk which has been previously heated to boiling point and add this gradually to one cup of flour to form sponge. Allow the sponge to rise and drop back. Then combine it with the potato and other material. Add one well beaten egg, three cups of flour and mix thorough ly. Set to rise in warm place. When light drop in biscuit from table, spoon on a greased tin. Do not handle dough. Let biscuit rise until light and bake from 15 to 25 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Many Times Better
Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 Colonel Roosevelt said at an Oyster Bay luncheon that America should have main- tained larger standing army.
 Then, perhaps. he added, Germany wouldn't have dared to murder our wives and babies by the hundred on the seas"
 "Of coYrse. objected a pacfist, Large standing armies mean enormous expendf- tures-an enormous war tax"
 Well" said Colonel Roosevelt, isn't tax on our purse thousand times bet ter than attacks on our person."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
A N0-AccOunt Dog
By Louella c. Poole.

By Louella c. Poole. "I think we'd better send away This dog of ours" said Farmer Gray: He's really of no earthly use; He brings in dirt, and scatters loose Hairs on our clothes and furniture Down, Hippo, down, Down, sir! Down,
 sirD-
 He really isn't worth his keep. He's certain sure no good for sheep! No watchdog he, for not a bark He gives at footsteps in the dark. He ain't no earthly good nohow, Though kind and gentle, I'll allow" But wise old gradma shook her head: Hes very good to love-" she said. But Farmer Gray was obdurate; The cost of living was so great It was decreed the dog should go, And little did the farmer know That he was planning thus to send forth rom his home the truest friend. "Oh, where is Willie? Where is he?" Cried everyone distractedly, And searched in vain, below, lpstafr-. Then out the house they rushed to
 where- o horrors.-their sweet three-year-old Ills garments clutehed in Zippo's hold. Hung OCT the well-curb in such way The curb bent with his body's sway, And had not watchful Hippo been On guard, he would have plunged
 within On oh, the praise the good dog had from everyone. all were so glad That Baby Willie had been found without VI bruise, but safe and sound, w ell, zippo,' then said Farmer Cray. l calculate you'll have to stay.Y-- Glvlng the dog a kind caress whose eyes were raised in grateful
 ness: And gradma stroked his rongh h.
 head:
 I'm sure you're worth our love,o she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

The British ministry of munitions has taken over all expenses connected with the training school for women welders at Noting Hill Gate organized by the Womens service. This is on the condi- tion that at least 20 women are in con- stant training. This arrangement is said to be giving complete satisfaction. About 200 skilled welders have been trained in the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
Potato O'Brien

Six raw potatoes, one pint of milk two tablespoonfuls of flour, butter the size of an egg, one teaspoonful of salt, one-quarter teaspoonful of pepper, one chopped green pepper, half cupful of grated cheese. Peel and cut the pota- toes into dice. mix them with the chopped green pepper and put them into a greased fireproof dish Add the milk gradually to the flour. then add the salt. pepper and butter and pour over the potatoes. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake in moderate oven for one hour. Serve hot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Il

British batteries have taken a posi- tion on the Italian line to aid in checking the terrc drive of the Austro- Germans.
 The Germans attack q French hospital and kill seven.
 The government announces that no sec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--One cent . word days nO aa.
 taken for less than 2Sc for firHt inser. ton. Cash must aecOmpnny ardeP.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-15

It is said that the ex-Czar of Russia SUI nas on deposit in the Bank of Eng land ss"ooo.Oo0, placed there years ago in provision for the rainy day which now has come.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
FOR Shot-Holc Rorer

s"!ioh OF commercial limo sui
Phur |" eight gallons of water as used
-ol ."e Hah Jose sca.c during the dor
MANI season is quite effective. An oil,
spray as recommended for tho seal. ;s
also oneNciai. Stiff whitewasb win
a pint OF crude carbolic acid ,ddon 80
can ten gallons. is also used. These
may be applied as sprays be-
lore the buds open. bu, where il is
necessary TO repeat the application
"i'cF the leaves appear they can he
appiied 10 the trunk and main ip,hs
WITH brush. The best and ,hcancst
remedy is prevention by Keeping all
trees vigorous
IN Inc case OF apple. pear. and other
trees which do not cxude gum 10 anv
extent. n is question OF Judgment
whether II will be possible TO save
trees attacked by this insect. n The
Infestation is rather severe !, usualIv
indicates that the tree is beyond hone
OF saving. lndi. idual branches on
rees may often show attack by this
insect and should be promptly re-
moved and burned to proven, further
increase and spread OF the bovcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SPENDS
MUCH MONEY IN SOUTH
For Every Dollar Paid in During March
by People OF This section. Rnil-
way Paid Out SI.O5

For every dollar paid 70 tho South
ern Railway Company by the pcopIc
IN the South during March. 1917. the
southern Hallway Company paid on,
IN the South Sl.01. according To fir
ures announced Saturday by Conn
trollcr A. H. Plant.
The Southern RAILWAY ro,nD,nv dis
burscd during the month.fur Ia Dor. ma
.er'a l. supplies and other purposes. So
5OS.OSl. OF which s5.3lt131 or s0i3
per cent was paid 10 individuals ana
industries located in Tho South, this
sum being s339,3S2 in excess OF the to-
tai moneys contributed by the South
Tor transportation purposes.
For improvements TO its roadway and
structures. the Southern spent 81 3.I-
oS6.'f in March. 1917, as against $685..
1921 during March. 1916; during tho
nine months ended March 81. sII31o
aSl.ii. IS against ss.lal.aoo.o4 in 1916.
Results OF operation, exclusive of
interest. rentals and other income
charges. were AS follows:
Gross revenue, March. 1911 s-1ns
SGi, AN increase. as compared with 1915.
OF S'36.Sia. or ll.5I per cent: opcrat-
ing expenses, taxes and uncolIcrtibic
railway revenue. March. 1917. s5.O6l,-
So, an increase. as romparcd with
1916, OF SOL .9i3. o- l45. pcr cent
Gross rcNenu. for the nine months
period. So?.S"2.S9l. an Increase as con-, :
pared with 1916 of s1.05s. sos. or iS.3s
pcr cont: operating expenses, taxes and
uncollectblc railway revenues Stl. =
.la:bh. an increase Of St.G67,i6 or
l".G0 per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
RAILROADS BEGIN TO-DAY
RATE ADVANCE FIGHT
Conhdent fhnt SubninntinI Inrrrnsc of
siHsc Percentage Sought, viii he
Granted.

WhSIiiNGTON. May C-Thc rail-
roads OF the country will open here to-
morrow their fight for a general -
per cent. advance in freight rates. con-
hdcnt that Il substantial advance IL
not the percentage sought viii be
granted
Virtually every one Of the hundreds.
o! companies operating the network OF
steam transportation lines in tho coun-
try. nearly 100000 miles in extent Will
be represented at the hearing before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Hearings Will he held during the wee K
aud viii be resumed May %. Repre-
scntatiVcs OF more than 600 900 ship
pers also Will be on hand 10 state
their views as TO the proposed in
crcaSes. originally contemplated as :,
measure To reimburse the railroads for
the increased expenses due 10 the APP
plication of the Adanson law. the
roads petitions have broadcned TO an
extent that places the proceedings
among tho most far reaching in their
possibilities. Of any placed in recent
years before an American tribunal for
decision.
ON the basis of last years operating
add, through the general increase. "a
sum variously estimated at between
s3o0.ooc.0oo and 500 100000 to their
revenues this year. The proposed ad-
vance. if approved. would he effective
July !.
shippers apparently arc divided In
their views. The consensus OF opinion
appears TO he that the railroads should
be permitted to operate with Il proiit.
Individual opinions as TO the amount
Of increase, IL any. necessary 10 per-
mi, a profitable operation OF tho roads
vary greatly
In making their application the
roads have divided into three groups.
representing respectively the lines east
Of the Mississippi and north OF the
Ohio and Potomac Rivers. lines cast Of
the mississippi and south of the Ohio
and Potomac and lines west OF the
Mississippi. The eastern lines probab by
will he heard first.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
More Wholesome Living.

II IS the cheerful custom Of our
times 10 urge what amounts TO i'm
providence and iusis, that the liberal
spending Of our money is for the hest.
not only for ourselves. hut for every
hody. Every effort to reduce living
expenses * trowned OH and considered
as :, mean and undcrhanded attack on
some industry which ought to he en-
rings we are not treating the gold
rings. We are not treating the god
miners right. nor arc we giving the
jewelers. fair shake in business. How
can we expect the jewcler to buy our
pork and vegetables if we do not buy
his gold rings? We are hurried on TO
make more that We may spend more
with others. 50 that they may spend
more. and so on. and so on.
There is no end to this sort OF thing.
"nd there is no health in this Kind of
hectic existence. The principle OF
making more That we may spend it
faster is not "A worthy basis 20: our
philosophy.
little economy would be whole
some thing for all Of us and would
h"ip amazingly in the matter OF the
nigh cost OF living.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
POLITICAL NEWS
t\EtNUR Tu CpJrTUS

NEW ORLEANS. May 6.-After u
small rise in the carly part. tho trend
OF the cotton market last week WAS
downward. political news being con-
sidered unfavorablc. while the sub
marine situation vas accepted as de-
cidcdly against values because OF the
fear that II might eventually lead TO :,
complete shutting off OF export ship
mentS. Legislation before Congress
looking TO the regulation OF exchanges
and the fixing OF comm oiitv prices,
caused considerable selling. The low
est prices We're made on the week.
end. the tradln: months showing "A net
loss 81 % 10 GO points. The close was
practically at the lowest
Weather returns and CROPS accounts
from tho belt were accepted as being
against values. except on the week
end. when cold weather caused :. mo-
mcntAry upturn.
This week tho market is certain 10
pay more attention than ever 10 war
developments. but IL Will he difficult
for the trade TO ignore new crop re-
ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

much earlier In the southern s,a,cs,.
and ~ very desirable garden dover
Or Tor cutting. "s Tics Keep especially
-" ~ the hot sun
nor an Varieties 81 lrin. there @hni,Id
be heavy coat "f luanur" iu ihc ian.
'"" fr"sh"r thc better II tn. son H.
very poor apply ~ several inches ihi.l
y t@oh Ii'" only an inch iu thick.
n"ss TINS should be wen incoru,r,,cd
"i'h 'hc soil ~ raking when ,hc
ground IL iu ED"d shape m spring
sp"h" M "ud pul@erizc the -oi! max.
,hS u soft and rliahIc For German
'''' hl"n' No fr"i" h"'ply THIS also
am ics 10 me japan Hie. cover ,bc
bgIte vorY lightly
"a" criipf" h"y ucod la 80 nave
va" ao'l kept 'roo % wccd. ana hood
N'iF ushiiy pr fa""n jEsi -" the crust
'h hr"E'n and kept jrrsc. SEVER .ll,,y
""'ds ~ ger starr IN the beds as "a.
~ cannot RESIST me oncrraoiuc,tr
~ fH?ih, r'"n. gr%rirg weeds
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
HOGS THE BEST LIVE STOCK

No branch of live stock farming is
more productive OF satisfactory re-
suits than the raising OF wcll-bre,l
swine. If conducted with rcasona bI g
care, according TO the specialists OF tho
Bureau of Animal Industry. United
states Department Of Agriculture.
Hogs nt into the modern scheme OF
farming on nearly every farm, and are
one of the most important animals to
raise both for meat and for money.
They require less labor. less equip
mcnt. and less capital make greater
gains per 100 pounds OF concentrates
fed. reproduce themselves faster and
IN greater numbers. and give a quick or
turnover of money than any other
animal except poultry. Farmers of
the South particularly have awakened
to the merits OF the hog and are rapid :
ly increasing their output OF pork and
their bank accounts.
The hog has no rival as a consumer
of hy-products. and numerous unnar-
ketahls materials, which. but for him
might b. wasted. Kitchen refuse, not
only from farms. but also from hotels
ana restaurants. when cooked be fore
being used, makes an excellent feed
The value OF skim milk as a hog feed
is known on every farm though not
always fully appreciated. In the neigh
borhood of many large diaries pork
production is very prominent and
lucrative supplement TO the dairy in
dustry.
To prevent tuberculosis. all milk and
milk products should be cooked he fore
being fed TO hogs. To control hog
cholera US" sanitary precautions and
antihoS- cholera serum treatment.
Give your hog every chance 10 be-
come meat.
The hog is also large factor in
chcapcninS tho production Of beef.
Hogs are, placed in tho cattle feed lots
to utilize tho corn and other feeds
the cattle have failed to digest and
which otherwise would hc wasted.
Hogs following steers in many cases
nave increased the protit per steer by
from So TO So Hogs should not he al
lowed 20 follow dairy cattle unless the
cattle are tuhercu!in tested.
The meat supply OF the country can
be increased more quickly by the hog
route" than by any other The coun-
try's need TO augment it's supply is
great, but prevailing high prices alone
should he sufficient inducement TO
farmers to rails" more hogs. The pros
pect al success never was brighter.
The nigh prices ruling in all markets
show that The demand for pork is in
excess OF the supply. so says the United
states Department Of Agriculture.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
importance Of Good seed ned.

The conservation of soil moisture is
the most important season for Guilt
waiting crops. The two other principal
things accomplished by cultivation are
tho killing of weeds which draw mois-
ture and plant food from the crops.
and tho aeration Of the soil
Too much stress cannot be laid on
the preparation OF q good seed bed.
\ seed bed aud fine tlth--madc so by
deep pioWinG. careful narrowing; and
ming Of The soils the foundation Of
good gardening. |; is essential for the
proper termination and growth Of
young plants. The soil must he friable
and free from rlods \ clod can hold
no plant food in solution. the only
form III which il is available for the
plant. Good soil and fine tilth insure
an excellent root system to plants.
pom the tine, hairy. iibrous. feeding
roots. which are possible only in we'll
tiiIcd soil, the plant depends for it's
siockih"Ss and growth The careful
gardener VIII regard his whole car-
den as 81 seed bed and will cultivate
ana f"rtiliZc il accordinCly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES
MARKET INFLUENCES
Wall street Disappointed nj DELAY in
settlement of Details for
S2.O0O.0OO, 600 I.nap.
IRy Associatcd Prcss.l

NEW YORK. May 6.--Thc main in
nucnccs of the week in the stock mar
ket were supplied by the governments
plan for financing it's allies and the
persistent :Nd incxplicable liquidation
OF railway shares
wall street was disappointed at the
delay in the settlement Of details of the
$1,000. 100000 loan. but persisted in be-
lieving in the success of that under
taking.
InduStrials and the prominent spc-
cialtics lost little ground. United
states steel backed and filled within "A
four-point radius, other stocks OF the
same character showing a slightly
wider range.
Shippings and oils were subject to
greater fluctuations, the former re-
cedinS sharply as a result OF the sub
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

marine menace. Prices OF raw and
finished products in tho more ilnport-
ant lines OF inquiry held to rcccn,
schedules. As yet the proposal to
place necessities under government
control has eNerted no adverse effect.
hardening OF money rates was
ascribcd to preparations now under
way 10 meet the financial requirements
OF tho government
statements OF earnings submitted by
railroads for March were in kccpiuC
with similar exhibits Of the preceding
months. virtually all showing large in
crcascS in operating costs. Some init
nation OF the Interstate Commerce
commissions attitude toward higher
rates is expected during The coming
week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
A1NNayN DrcHk The Iru.1

"-s' a. soon after rain as .hc
SioHnn IS dry enough hrcaE the crust.
harrow drawn across the rows ,f
corn or cotton at FIRST cultivation is tn.
,n"ape"t and best methods 10 u.c.
NI,"iio" '"i'''at ton a. rule. is better
than deeper cultivation with plou com.
monty used. y cUltvatOc Of the right
tyrc VII reduce labor cost one-hal,
'ha' which obtains in most cotton aud
cornhclds Of the South In other words
l"'1" "S much land could be worked.
or oetter sun, tho land could DC
worked twice as often NJ,
mule. 4 pillow and a single furrovy =.
dtpi"rabIc inc'hcicncy : man ,Lyo
mules ana several shallow furrow4
means efficiency
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

rlant which viii emhody The good
Qualities ot MedicaEo talcata. bu, from
which is defects have been elimiaa;-
Cd
As Ia back as mention OF Medicaro
falcata can be traced in the history OF
agriculture IL has almost invariably
been referred &c directly O. indirectly
az nonculiIvat.d species. Incidental
" i may be inferred from certain ref
eVences ~ carly writers THAI the plant
was utilized in q Very limited wny for
forage in some localities IN Eurooe
but no hint J. given that it WAS cul-
uNdtsd there Tor that or any other
purpose. No attempt has been made
70 search the literature for informa-
'ion regarding lis early utilization in
The species WAS at !eas, suf,,cio,,i,
Vel known 10 he mentioned in Euro
pean literature moro than three cen
lures oEo but M TO tho tim. OF Lin
haeuS il''"- l'"oI no hotanisis or az
Flculiurists apparently had over rec.
commended liS domcstlcation. About
50 l." Blanc became Interested in
me n!ant which he termed yellow
Medlck' on account Of its ability 10
nr"duc" - good growth on poor soil
~" conceived tho idea OF its donl.sri-
cation, but in the course OF nus inyes
LEGATIONS ms attention was attracted to
- 80 - ~ 'N''l'a-' StIiNI and MtIl-
'"S" iaIcat&, 10 which he gave The
name "NaricEni"d .l.dick' I'm his
"rini"n this plant was superior 10
either the c3mmou iuccrm o. the yellow
,n"dtck, ami. thcs.f'nrc he discontinued
ms etorts~ to domcsticatc tie latter
nc literature OF the past century
contains many references 10 tho emit
N"tl"n Of M'aicago falcatn. but ON.
ne al limited localities in India. China
ana southern Russia. where II -, ro
ro'ted TO hc cultivated to some cx,cu,
~ not grown under cultivation *
''p' Tor governmental purposes |, is
. SiEhliIcari fact that regardless ri
'he relationship "f Mcdicaso fajc,ta
I" common alfalfa, the carly r.corn,.
ION OF ats alGc. and the numerous A.
'cinpis TO domesticatc IL. the MAN, ,s
SUI! an uncultiyaj"d species. Uowcycr
nnSt be said that il IS probably
eliil]ed AT the present time moro th.;
yer hefor' IN Europe and Asia I'M,
N""'N as a Wild plant ON the yanr..
"i" III pastures. According to u,,-
~ IL rs attracting attention as . ram.
pa ~ IN hUropcan Russia Never :.
"uth"rltN tor tn" Statcuou, NJ, ~
namucks and Sav,s IN ,'hinosc r.
"tSiah gather ~ together vi,b c,i,a,
WIG riaHis. rs hay for horses ana
go" NILSSON indicates that !, is mn
'T"H aunt" ahuudantly i'm sweden
ma p"H'Hi" plant "u dry. sandy lana
Is reasonable to conclude 1,cr,t..
'h"' us vaiU" has long hceD r.cor
il1ed IN the agriculture Of I.pro,,,. -, %
asia -"'"Pe and