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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Madison County Negroes
 Active in Food Campaign

Normal, April 25.-(Special)-Th ne- groes of Madison county are in the midst of a campaign for more food and better health.
 Under the leadership of the State Agri- cultural and Mechanical college, at Nor mal, nine automobiles filled with food and health speakers amply provided with Illustrative material, were sent out in various directions yesterday. These speakers delivered about 40 addresses in an effort to show the farmers the neces- sity of raising more food supplies and as many more in the interest of health.
 On the food question, the speakers em- phasized garden for every home, a brood SOW for every boy in the family, and access to a canning outfit for all the girls in the various communities.
 Under the question of health, they ad- vocated such simple remedies as house and yard cleaning, the whitewashing of fences, barns and outbuildings, and the screening of the entire house against flies and mosquitoes. The farmers were asked to sign the following patriotic pledge;
 I hereby pledge my loyalty to my coun- try in this present crisis and I promise to fight the enemy abroad and starvation and disease at home by raising more food supplies this year than l did last and by improving the sanitary conditions in and about my home.
 In all this campaign reached yester- day in the neighborhood of 5000 rural negroes It is hoped to continue the campaign until the great mass of 1S,- 000 negroes in Madison conty has been touched and impressed with the vital necessity of raising more food sup plies and taking better care of their health
 The Farmers Institute association, the Alabama orphanage, the ministers council, the Negro Business league are all cooperating with the State Agri- cultural college in this food and health campaign, and it is the plan of those concerned to extend the campaign into every county of north Alabama.
 Steps are now being taken to organ- ize among the negroes local producers leagues for the sole object of encour- aging a larger production of food sup plies.
 Walter & Buchanan, president of the Agricultural college at Normal, states that he feels satisfied that the negroes are becoGng thoroughly aroused over the necessity of putting forth extra ef- forts to increase food production and that with the proper encouragement from the white landlords the negroes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
BUSINESS CHANGES

WILD buy for cash part or your entire clothing, shoe and dry goods stock. Address P. o. Box 194, Columbus, Ga.
 4-25-2t
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cent word Hayt ad.
 taken fer less than 35c for first inser- ti0n. Casb must accompany ordev.
WANTED-SALESMEN


 ANTED-Salesmen to sell newest and best soft drink proposition in all the southeas stern and southern states, show ing dealer over 300 per cent profit; new discovery; retailer pays not over 2Sc gallon for same goods formerly pur- chased at 75c to s1 gallon; war times, too; can you beat it? Convincing amazing; no competition; must be men of integrity experienced and anxious to better themselves; state tracts; credit given for all business from your territory; straight 25 per cent commis- sion basis; you must be able to finance yourself, own car and be ready to work at once; no "booze-fghters' wanted; hurry up; this is the first call. Address P. o. Box 1104. San Antonio, Tex. 4-24-3t WANTED-By a Memphis manufacturer, a gentleman with moderate capital to take the general agency of Jefferson county and others in the state for one of the best sellers on the market; no competition; patented and used by the government; iron-clad guarantee with every sale; salesmen now making sl0O per week and up Address E-S4. care Age-Herald. 4-25-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

lady to do office work
 n payment for tuition; high school
 graduate preferred. Wheeler Business College. 4-Zo-ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
Scandinavian Mission
 May Come to America

London, April 25.-The forthcoming visit to Washington of Herman Lagercrantz formerly Swedish minister to the United States, it is said by Scandnavians here, probably will be followed by the appoint ment at a conference in Stockholm next month of an important Scandinavian mission
 At this conference representatives of Sweden, Norway and Denmark will be selected to go to the United States for the purpose of making the fullest possi- ble arrangements for the importation of foodstuffs, petroleum and other materials of which these countries are in urgent need
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
FOR RENT

~r-rO0S~rO~-~-~~~-~4~-C~ ITTRACTIVELY furnished bungalow in west End; reduced rent to October 1.
 Phone West End 3ol. 4-23-3t HOUSE for rent s rooms, modern, on
 South Highlands, close 10 Five Points;
 has garage and servants room on rear of lot. for $50 per month. 2.V5 $. l4th
 ave. Cal Main 1915 NJ. A. Hines. 2l6 N Fist st. 4-2o-2t- th-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
By Hop

will practically double the food crops in Madison county this year He feels that steps ought to be taken by the white merchants to provide for the rapid distribution and storing of the food supplies to be raised this year 10 the end that the markets will not be- come glutted and the prices brought too low,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

IF YOU HAVE EVER WORKED FOR LOVE- MAN, JOSEPH & LOEB you can get temporary work this week. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb would like to have about 50 of their former saleswomen to assist in the May White Sale, beginning Satur- day. We particularly would, like to have the saleswomen who have worked with us and left to marry, and who will probably enjoy making a little extra money at this time. Those sales women who have mar ried and could not ar range to work all day can have a special ar rangement during the White Sale of working from 10 o'clock in the morning until , o'clock in the afternoon.
 If interested, apply at once to superintendent, fourth floor, making application in the morn ings between 9 and 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

USED CARS FROM $l00 UP. WE MAY HAVE JUST WHAT YOU WANT. EDWARDS MOTOR co. 210 S. 21st St. Phone Main 4S45.
 3-S-tf- thu-Su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
RATES-Our cent word dayt no aA.
 taken far Iess fisa~ 25r for first fnEer- tt0D. Cash must acromaHuy ordeR.
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

~-~-~~~~~ON~~~0-~oOOoO~~O ~~1~~--~~~-~-~-~~~0J~ oL IGRAL women of unqueSLoned cul- ture and refinement, pleasing appear ance, 2S to 45 years of age unincum- bered, for high-lcass travelling position preference given to one who through misfortune or financial reverses finds 1t necessary to enter the business world Position We offer does not require pre- vious business experience nor rhe in- vestment of any money. Liberal draw ing account allowed. Splendid opening for qualified applicants right away Call personally Saturday, April 2S at Hill man hotel and ask for John A. Hill.
 d-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

;X EpfS1 massage: Maynards s. l5o0 5th
 WIT 'Phone Main eiss for appointments 4-4-S0t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

few additional stockhold- CTS for new domestic and steam coal company now being formed; small prop osition but safe and. profitable; give probable amount desired. address and phone number. Address R-S4, care Age
 Herald. 4-26-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
WANTED-HELP

WANTED-25 EXPERIENCED COL CRED COKE RULERS FOR WEST VIRGINIA; WILL SHIP FAMILIES, WILL ADVANCE CASH FOR SHIP PING HOUSEHOLD GOODS; NONE BUT MEN WITH EXPERIENCE NEED APPLY; SHIP AT ONCE; CALL AND ARRANGE FOR SHIPMENT. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE. ROOM 42i CHAMBER COMMERCE BLDG. BIR- MINGHAM, ALA,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

YOUNG lady stenographer and book Keeper desires position; willing to be- gin on small salary. Call Main 6754-J.
 4-26-2t Z-I -ALL-ROUND machinist, 26 years experience, wants position with firm fiat needs good foreman; willing to N work up; man of family; best of refer ances Address "Machinist,' 706 High land ave, Montgomery, Ala 4-26-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
STOCK OR DAIRY FARM

Fine 279-acre farm, near Montevallo, TO acres in cultivation, all under wire fence; new Broom residence; new barn, Groom, 4-room and 3-room house; eight springs; large creek and well at each house; reddish brown loam soil, the kind that sells around here for $50 per acre; price, $25 per acre. half cash. Ad- dress F. 0. Box 644 Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
CENT W0DONE CENT DM GN WORD0E CENT WRD0M CENT WORD
FOR SALE

RATES-One cAof a word a days sd. taken for leEH than 25c for first iDser- ton. Cash zpG~pnsny order,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SATENOne convertibie 6-cyiinder Anderson roadster; cost $12I5 f. o. b. fac tory: has only been used for demon stration purposes: will take 1850 cash. Address Automobile, care Age-Herald,
 4-25-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-26

AUTO OWNERS-Why pay $9 or $l0 for
 a 30x3 tire when you can get our double
 treads for S complete? Other sizes
 sold accordingly; S4x4, $9; 33x3A. S; S6Xa1A, SIP. Free service to our patrons. Phone Main sos. Blacklock-Posner Tire Repair Co 1-27-tf thu-Su-tu
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
Stevenson at Thirty.

II was told of a rainy afternoon
plague party at which did not chance
to be present" writes Birge Harrison
in the Century of Robert L. Steven
sons early days, during which BOD
Stevenson amused himself by forecast
Ing the future careers Of those present.
When he came to his cousin he re-
marked with a satirical little smile !:
There sits Louis, as SNUG and compla'
cent as any old type de bourgeois. ]
have not the least doubt that he fondly
imagines that one Of these days they
will be publishing all of his dinky prl'
vate correspondence-"the letters OF
r. L. SIN boards And Louis joined
as heartily as anyone in the laugh
which the sally raised. Bob, at least
did live to see the publication OF the
svailima Letters and I have often
wondered if he remembered this little
incident as he thumbed their leaves"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
SUGAR Crop Of Hawaii, 1916.

The sugar production of Hawaii for
the year ending September 80, 1916,
was about 592,763 tons, or 53,237 tons
less than in the preceding year. The
area harvested in 1916, or 1913
acres, was 2219 more than in 1915
but in 1916 lower yield of cane per
acre and smaller average yield OF
sugar per ton Of cane made the sugar
crop of 1916 less than that of the pre-
ceding year.
The total area in cane in 1916, OF
246.332 acres, was an increase of 6,53322
acres over 1915. Of the total cane
area, 115,419 acres, or Al per cent. was
harvested, and the remainder 130.9le
acres, was left for the next years
grinding.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
WORK OF COMMUNITY CLUBS
seetsey Ann Association" Of Brighton,
b Illinois, Does Much to Boost
- Little Village.

Py p. G. HOLDEN, Former Dean Of
Iowa State College)
' Community clubs play an important
part in the development of civilization.
They present the greatest of oppor-
tpnities for the cooperation of town
and country to the lastiag benefit Of
each. They enable the resideles of
the town and those of the. rural dis
triets to get together and do things for
the welfare of all that otherwise
would not be done.
This arousing of common interest
In common interests brings the men,
bers Of the community closer together,
socially, industrially and economically.
In movements Of this character every
small town should feel vitality inter-
ested, for it can extend it's trade ter.
ritory many miles by uniting with the
farmers in community welfare work.
This work may take one form, or it
may take another, but the life of any
community organization depends upon
having something to do that is worth
while.
BY the assistance Of farmers, the
town Of Brighton, Illinois, a village of
only 600 people, has worked wonders
In the way Of community road build
ing.
For ten years the people of Brighton
have been joining hands with their
rural neighbors in cooperative work
that not only has bettered the whole
community. but has given the town a
commercial and educational standing
equal to that Of many cities ten times
III size. H'.'' '.-. (
The community organization, which
has thus united town and country
bears the unique title of 1.-THE Betsey
Ann Association" It has given the
community ~ miles of excellent roads
as$15,OOO accredited high school, q
5000 community building and q
neighborhood spirit which knows nc
township line or corporate boundary;
The Betsey Ann association is incor.
porated, but not for profit. 1t has 165
members, divided about equally be
tween town and country, and its mem
bership fee is only rs cents. The exec
utive committee consists of nine mem.
bers, of which not more than five car
be residents of the town.
The first improvement inaugurateG
by the association was the purchase Of
a fire bell. This bell was christeneC
by a telephone operator; Miss Mel
Flanagan. She gave it the name OF
Betsey Ann, which title has since
passed to the association.
During the second week of August
each year, the association holds two
day picnic in large tent. Concerts
dramas and other forms of entertain
ment are given by local people from
both town and country. These picnic'
are always attended by $500 or 3,OO(
people. All concessions are run by thu
association and all the profit goes int
the treasury. About $500 is realized
. each year. The money is spent in roa(
Improvement.
One year the association built .
mile of rock road, extending eastward
from the town limits. Each year {
contract for dragging, at frequent in
tervals, nine different roads, for dis
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07

lance of three miles from town, Is
awarded. Each members of the execu'
tive committee has charge of a three
mile strip. An appropriation of $4OO
Is annually made for this purpose.
These q miles Of good roads are
the visible results of the Betsey Ann
association. They make it possible for
Brighton to visit and to entertain her
neighbors. They connect the town with
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
Wheels Used in Aroentina.

Because some roads in Argentina
have deeper dust in summer and
deeper mud in winter than any
others in the world, the wagons used
on them have wheels from six to fit
teen feet in diameter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
Work on Roads in 1915.

Work on Roads In 1916.
During 1915 the total road and
bridge expenditures in the United
States amounted to about $2S2, OOO,'
600, of which probably not over $751;
100000 represented the value of the
statute and convict labor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07
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Twenty-seven Miles Of Road Improve.
ment Around Brighton, Illinois,
Work Of the Betsey Ann Community
Association.

the farm and make the interests of
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-07

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09

MISS LUCY BRANHAM, SUI
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-22
A GREAT DISCOVERY.
By J. II. Watson. NJ. D.

Swollen hands. ankles. feet are due
to dropsical condition. often caused
by disordered kidneys. Naturally when
the kidneys are deranged the blood is
filed with poisonous waste matter,
which settles i'm the feet. ankles and
wrists or under the eyes in bag-like
formations.
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ply wonderful how quickly An-u-ric
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ami often eliminates uric acid as hot
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DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the
liver and bowels have been favorably
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Anuric is a recent scientific discovery
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-22

Some thirty years ago there lived
IN the city of Washington young
girl. the daughter OF Richard T. Mer
rick. distinguished LAWYER. \ serious
injury due 20 an accident. had left her
an invalid, confined 10 her couch The
Christmas season was fast approach
ing and amid the preparations for the
holidays. which the happy family were
busily making. this young invalid rear
cd In luxury. conceived the desire of
clothing IN the name of the Christ child
some poor babe who was % come into
the world In poverty. She made n simple
but complete layette. sent for "A friend
whom she knew could find the very
mother who needed such assistance.
and one small child was clothed In
the name of the Christ child. The
Christ Child society, founded twenty
seven years ago. distributed l39 layettes
last year. Not one request has been
refused an applicant indorsed by its
visitors And from this has developed
the material relief department, which
clothes and shoes children. furnbihes
a fursrigfts outing, q brace fpi
crippled lex or y book from the library.
The e are no religious qualifications
Active members contribute "a definite
number of hours work each week, and
any one can become q flC-lber hy prom
lsing 10 answer the Christmas letter OF
a roor child Washington has 1000
members and there are $500 in all in
cluaing branches in twenty-five cities.
from her couch. where she has lain
for more than quarter of century,
Mss Merrick directs and leads all the
socictv's work