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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

there was nothing left for us but to
 assert our rights and to defend them <
 No country in the world hates war
 more than we do. Only extreme pro- vocation would induce us to take up arms. Experience shows abundantly
 that a peace-loving nation Is not sate because of that fact. Belgium and some of the Balkan states are evidence of it. | As the world issconstituted is and has been through thousands of years of strife. there is only one safe plan, and that is to follow the advice Of Wash Iington---in time. of peace. prepare for war. If we had done this few years ago, we would have saved billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives. It is common knowledge lin military circles that trained men, by knowing how to take care of themselves in camp and in the field, reduce the mortality and casualties at least twothirds,' and. what is even more vital, msnsof Sspe- cial training only can be used in mod ern warfare M tsf* tss.. ysyy Nationally, we need little foresight, a keener appreciation of the necessity
 for providing for future contingencies We cut ice in the coldest sort of -weatf1-f CT when nobody wants ice, for wesknow it will be demanded few months laters so we prepare in. midwinter for our comforts during the heated period of summer, y tF fh The plan of universal military ltpains ing as outlined in the Chamberlain bill would make. available at all times. mili- lions of young men who have had sui; ficient military training to enable them I to become excellent soldiers with a few weeks of additional training. This would safeguard the nation and pre- pare it against. any contingency that would probably arise, and if one should never arise. the training and discipline would be the very best experiencesthat any young man could have.' It would make him stronger physically, more alert mentally. quicker to see and, to 1 act Also. it would increase his earn ling capacity and, give him. a better chance to win success in his life work Jour boys appreciate this. think the 1 majority of them would be glad to take | the training.
 War is calamity beyond descrip- i ton. We are sorry that any of ogir lyoung men should be compelled to en- gage in it, but there are. some things
 have our country dominated. by a for. leigh power-by a rule ofsruthlessy mili- tarism that counts war as a regular l business. t.s ..4t.
 l Since the boys may at any. time bs
 called upon to defend our country ana
 our flag, we owe it to them to provide
 them with careful pre- training So
 that they may perform this impor-
 tant national function both efficiently
 and as safely as possible. Wee must not
 be asleep at the switch. The responsi- ibilfty is up to the American citizen and
 the voters of this country to: demand
 the passage of the Chamberlain. hilr Or jsome similar measure by Congress at Tits next session. It has already bssn
 postponed too long. It's time now for action. 7~-=.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Letting Contract

Notice of Letting Contract
 Notice is hereby. given that the highway commission of Pickens county, Ala. will, up to 10 O clock, a. 1l., Thursday October t. 1at7 receive sealed bids for grading, gravelng, fencing, hauling and placing pipe and making concrete pipe, all ac- ..ording to plans and specifications on file at probate Judges office, Carrollton, Ala. the following roads: The Carrollton and Pickens road, distance miles; state line to Pickensville. distance 10 miles: the ckensville- -Anniston road, distance 10 miles; Reform McShas road, distance 10 miles; McShas, state line road, F miles. Approximate quantities as follws: Grad irr, 10000 cubic yards; graveling, 40,500 cubic yards; clearing and grubbing. 300 stations; pipe, $500 lineal feet; bridging. 100 900 feet. Plans and specifications may be had. at the office of Gus E. Hauser, consulting engineer. Columbus, Miss, for s. Each bid must be accompanied with certified check for 5 per cent of the cost of each bid, made payable 10 E. G. Rob- inson. chairman.
 The highway commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Sign d:
 B. G. ROBINSON, Chm.
 w. c. SPARKMAN.
 CHARLES R. HORTON. Highway Commission Pickens County, Alabama. S-5-3Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

HAIR CUT, 10c: shave. Sc; work in
 rear room free. Birmingham Barber
 College. 20o7]a, N. Sd ave. 2-11-tf NEWS agents on railroa d trains. Union
 News Co. Terminal s.ation. ' 7-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
APARTMENTS

FOR RENT - To couple
 without children, 5-room
 upstairs apartment, pri- vate home; heat, electric lights, phone and water furnished. Has large front porch, sleeping and sun porches. Just east of Glen Iris park, convenient to 18th st. car. line. Will lease to April 1 or October l, 1918. Price $45 per month. References required. Ad- dress K-36, care Age-Her- a1d 9-18-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
GIVE OUR BOYS
 FIGHTING. CHANGE
By VIM. wRIGLEY, JR.. Chicago

By VIM. WRIGLEY, JH., ChicagO
 How fortunate it would have been had we adopted universal military training five or 10 years ago. It would have meant much in the present crisis lit probably would have kept us out of the war. But it's no use to cry over split milk. The question is, what shall we do now? Every thoughtful man must feel. that nation unable. to protect it. self promptly is blind to the tragic pos abilities of it's heedlessness. War comes unexpectedly and, as in our own case, 1t Is sometimes forced. upon an "inno- cent bystender." For three years we submitted to insult and injury, until ceased to be a virtue and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
BAKER GETS AWAY.
 WITH IT AGAIN

New York, September A.-Announce- ment was made last night that Ccl.fJacob Ruppert, owner of the New York Amer
 ican league baseball team, had agree.l to lift the suspension of J.. Franklin Baker, third baseman of the; Yankees and that Manager Donovan had teie- graphed Baker, to report for duty: Baker was suspended for havin0 failed to play in an exhibition game last Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
FOR RENT

Pretty 4-room apartment, consist ing of living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchenette and tile. bath. This is located near Five Points: has every convenience, hardwood floors throughout, steam heat, hot and cold water, etc. Rent, sS1.o0
 Beautiful broom apartment on Highland avenue; has every imag- inabie convenience, private porches, etc This is a most attractive home in every respect and will please the most particular.
 Attractive 4-room apartment. To- cated near. Five Points; every room an outside. exposure; hard wood floors throughout; steam heat, hot and cold water, refrigera- tor, janitor service, etc. Just the place for couple or small family Rent $45.00.
 Nonhousekeeping apartment, con sisting of living. room. bedroom, tile bath, beautifully papered, steam heat. hot water, window shades, janitor service. Rent, S27
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
wANTED-MALE HELP

WANTED-Five expert armature winders familiar with A. and D. C. work; none but expert workmen need apply; permanent positions Charlotte Electric Repair Co.,, sos w. 4th st.. Charlotte. N. c. s-11-s0t WANTED-Man to take oh arge of newspaper routes; splendid proposi- tion. Call circulation de- partment, The Age-Herald.
 9-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
MOSELEY, RENDER SON 6 DAVIS
 Rental Agents.
 Phones. 791-792. Offices, BIO N. 21st St.

FOR RENT-To couple without children. ideal furnished apartment in South Highland home; living and dining room combined, bedroom, sleeping porch and kitchenette; bathroom privileges; con- : venient to car: heat, water and lights furnished Main 1542-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

SALESMEN-We require at once serv-
 ices of salesmen of good record from
 25 to 40 years of age to follow up
 leads and sell the wonderful new edi-
 ton of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
 We are just opening up the fall and winter campaign. Promotion quick and sure to demonstrated ability, and our most successful salesmen earn very large sums We give free instruction. pay transportation liberal commissions and drawing account, Address 40l Flatiron Bldg, Atlanta, Ga 9-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

SALESMEN to call on professional men.
 Established trade. Steady, permanent income. State age, experience. Also one for central Alabama. P. O. Box 121. Philadelphia. Pa. 23-3t -23-24- 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
FOR RENT-ROOMS HOTEL EDWARDS

Cor. Sd ave. and 17th st. New, modern; rooms all outside, with hot and cold runSing water; rates, per day, 15c; with bath $l up; per week. s350 up. See these rooms before locating. E. T. Milligap, prop. 5-2O-tf CENTRALLY located furnished rooms, s2.50 week up. 2209 9th ave. s-14-14t NICELY furnished room, with board. 12l2 s. goth st. Phone Main 1207-J.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

FOR RENTING unfurnished rooms, water, lights and phone furnished;
 convenient to South Ensley and Tidewater car lines. Call West End
 SEW 9-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
WANTED-SALESMEN

D-SALESMEN
 SALESMEN WANTED To unite with a successful and strictly legitimate or ganization of over three years standing, in which the average earnings ex- ceed $3000 annually for men in the organization department. Man who has never sold anything pre- ferred. Selling methods can be learned in three days by men of average intelli- gence. Phone Main 5853 for appointment. s-22-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEous

THOSE wishing to preserve the Roto- gravure Section of The Age Herald can get binders by calling at The Age Herald office. Price only Soc
 1-1S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
BUNGALOW SACRIFICE

SOUTH HIGHLANDS.
 Brand new and beautiful, rooms, with every modern convenience Nice lot in excellent nelghborhood. You will save money by seeing this at once. Terms to suit. Call Owner, Main 1542-W. 9-1S-3t-tu thu-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

LIVE STOCK FOR SAEE-Carfoad of milch cows, with young calves, at Birmingham Stock Yard, on Acipco car line, care of J. M. Neii Main 464. 9-23-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

collectors; must ride wheel, furnish bond and good refer epces; good place for the iisnt. niti- Alabama Tailoring Co., 1721 4th ave.
 9-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
LIVE STOCK
% % % m SS s
RIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 SealOard Air Line Ry.

No Arrive from No Depart to- 5 New York le:30 pm 6 New York 80 am Il New York fl pm 12 New York 24o pm 2l Piedmont e;50 am 20 Piedmont 4:l0 pm
 Illinois Central Ry. No Arrive from No Depart to- 9 Chcago 4:45 pm 10 Chicago l2:s5 pm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEM ALE


 N ANTED-Help i'll different lines Of work; machinists and helpers: coal miners; loaders; machine runners ana day laborers; any work you can uo about a mine; coke puilers; other openings; will arrange transportation to any place we ship to: will also look after your household goods. Employ ment Ofrice, 3O6 N. 26th st., near Termi- nal station, Birmingham, Ala. 9-25-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

MEN wanted for street car motormen and conduc- tors; also repair men and carpenters. Apply J. R. Anderson, superintendent of railway, Chattanooga Railway and Light Co.,, 620 Market st., Chatta- nooga, Tenn. s-ls-tf HAIR CUT, 10o: shave, 5c work in rear room free. Birmingham Barber College. 20o75a, N. Sd ave. 2-11-tf NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Co.,. Terminal station. 7-21-tf w A N T ED Experienced tinekeeper and pay roll. clerk for mines; good sal ary to start with and ex- cellent opportunity for ad- vancement. Address Audi tor, P. o. Box 917, Bir- mingham. e-2s-st SALESMEN to call on professional men. Established trade. Steady, permanent income. State age, experience. Also one for central Alabama. P O.. Box 12l, Philadelphia, Pa. s-23-St- -2S-24-so WANTED-Two collectors; must ride wheel, furnish bond and good refer epces good place for the risnt nitn. Alabama Tailoring Co, 172l 4th ave.
 9-2S-3t wANTED-Rate clerk; must have expe-' rience; only men qualified considered; salary between ss5 and s95. per month 121s Jefferson O. Bank Bldg
 W-ANTED-A-1 soda dispenser; must be quick, courteous, neat and well rec commended. Address P. o. Box 253, Tal- ladega, Ala. s-2s-St WANTED-Two stout messenger boys with or without wheels. Apply APO N 21st st. s-24-st WANTED-Credit man with some expe- rience in department store; must un- derstand bookkeeping and have execu- tive ability; salary s135 per month to start with; advancement. 121s Jefferson Go. Bank Bldg.
 wv A N T ED = First-class stenographer with knowl-. edge of bookkeeping; steady employment to right nartu Phone Main 71Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

wANTED-A-1 soda dispenser; must be quick, courteous, neat and well rec
 commended. Address P o. Box 253, Tal- ladega, Ala. 4. x 9-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

WANTED-Rate clerk; must have expe-
 rience; only men qualified considered;
 salary between $S5 and s95 per month:
 1216 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
], NATIONALIZED RAILROADS

TT THIN FEW days the president will send to congress his views upon the best method by which the rail- roads of the United States may made of the greatest to ihe nation
 Private ownership has the parting of the ways
 railroad presidents clearly that their organizations not able to do the work that must be required of them They demand large financial aid of the In the zenith of their development they want subsidies the they did Tin their infancy during their eethng period.
 follows that the government taught by experience of years will not endow the railroads without taking ample for the protection of the investment The investment m be made to obtain service Ample for the protection of Investment will require therefore, which will ppsduee the service.
 Whether the president advocates direct public ownership only increasing degree of public control will depend his view of the entire situation
 He will desire to do what seems to him best
 Complete standardization may be the best thing for the vice. but may be mpractcabe because public opinion is not sufficiently educated to warrant the early taking of the rail- road properties.
 Whatever may be the conclusion of the president his lion will bring matters step to the end Effective rail- road Transportation requires unity unity among railroads and
 friendly cooperation and encouragement for all other forms of transport whether by water, by automobile.
 Privately operated railroads which conducted as complete unity would give immeasurably better service than many sonted nes operated in the midst of intrigue and conspiracy. ..l -t$
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
THE DON CossACKs IN RUSSIA

N HE FACTS from Russia coming through in disjonted and contradictory form seem to warrant conclusion that the elections for membership in the constituent assembly going against the Bolshevki by at least three to one believe this report because there had been election Perograd Moscow which the Boshevk cast less than 25 per cent of the vote.
 The conservative branch of the socialist party appears have considerable majority of the delegates though the stitutonal democrats getting few
 The BosheviM cannot hope to control the constituent sby and presently must give way to attempt govern without its authority.
 The rebellion of the Don Cossacks is another effort part the commercial industrial groups power
 ns Russia and should be well supplied and we'll equipped But the color of the elections would indicate that Cossacs will not have the support of the of the Russian people, so that victory will be difficult for them.
 The Bolshevik attempting the armed suppression of General Kaedines and his army The event will answer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
FOOD WASTE IN ARMY CAMPS
own answer,

g HE TENDENCY to make general statements upon the
 faith of particular has been shown in the accusa- ton that the army camps waste food
 The army regulations make the company commander re- pcnsbe for the proper feeding of his men, without sergeant draws rons for his company from the quarter master His acquisitions based prepared after Consultation with the officer These designed that the cost will not exceed the food allowance
 In the main these company households managed ex ceny but occasionally inefficient cooks and inexperienced officers obtain poor wasteful results.
 The government has naugurated system of instruction for camp cooks, sergeants and mess officers
 The instruction given largely in the form of lectures The lectures have been largely attended Marked improvement this branch of the service is already shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
SAVING COAL

fVN HE FUEL Administration will undertake nationwide
 campaign to teach economy the of employed manufacturing purposes The work is done bycooperaon between the Fuel administration the Bureau of Mines and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
 The campaign includes inspection of power plants and Instructions in the best ways of using coal
 is not impossible that this work will be supplemented by Recommendations for the greater employment of water powers
 the should last for several years there would be time for the construction of great plants in the immediate neighborhood of water power.
 Also great would be affected if manufacturing constructed in the immediate neghborhood of coal supply where inferior coe could be turned into electric n at little cost for conversion and for transportation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
FAMILY DUCTOR'S
 GOOD ADVICE
To So On Taking ''FTuIt-a-tIVes"
 Because They Did Her Good
RoCHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915..

RocHoN, JAN. 14th, 1915.
 ''I suffered for many years with ter rible Indigestion and Constipation. I had frequent dizzy spells and became realty run down. A neighbor advised me to try "Fruit-a-tivcs". I did so and to the surprise of my doctor, began to improve, and he advised me to go on with "Fruit-a-tives".
 Iconsider that I owe my life to "Fruit- a-tives" and want to say to those who suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or Headaches-'try Fruh-a-tives' and you willgetwelt". CORINE GAUDREAU. 50c. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Lirr'+~7 N~7 N.Yo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
INCREASE WAGE.

Hartford, Dec. 10-The state civil service commission at it's meeting Fri day afternoon made an important change in the non-competitive class by increasing the minimum amount of wages which may be. paid to those in this class from So to 1a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
COAL SUPPLY

FIN HE PRESENT method of serving Bridgeport with coal is very wastefu The Fuel Committee ought to be able ts obtain with the help of the Fuel administration such shipments will permit the oity to go upon generous basis
 It costs much to carry half ton to household it would t carry two three ons The repeated trips waste of and power grevous source of vexaon and lost energy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10

Fine Linens are gifts for queens

Fine Linens are gifts for queens
 these days
 Table Cloths scaloped edges, all pure linen, quite designs all very attractive, $550 $700 and $500 Turkish Bath Sets. These will make appropriate gfs and to be appreciated The towels in these sets are finished with gay coored borders of pink, blue, lavender and gold with face cloths to match,
 75 cts, $1.OO, $1.5o, $50 to $500 Each set attractivey boxed.
 Babies Sets. The baby has set his own which consists of sgla@. One Bath Sheet a q. ..gse ats sss Two Towels, s$1SOs Two Face Cloths, and ; Two Bibs $25O These sets boxed for gifts
 Third floor #
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
Gift Suggestions for Little Folk

Sensible warm garments for winter "Cuddle- -down Sets three pieces, bath robe slippers and blanket, pink, blue and oxford,
 $250 and $3.98 set. Sleeping Blanketspink and blue, Soup to $65O Bath Robes of blanket flannel and eiderdown, pink, blue and tan sizes to IA years, $3.98 each Indian Blanket Robes certain to be favored by little boys
 Warm Leggings, all white, with or without feet,
 $125 and $150 Leggings in black, Copenhagen blue, brown and tan
 $2oo. $25O Toboggans all colors, red blue, rose, oxford, tan green, also many combinations of colors
 59 cts up to $125 Sweater sets rose, tan, Copenhagen blue, oxford, white and Jaeger, $6oO to $6oO set Scarf Sets for children up to years The sets com prise scarf, mittens and toque, tan, rose Copen- hagen blue and Jaeger, $S98
 Chldrens shop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
Suggestions for Children's Gifts

Gold Rings some engraved others set with imitation jeW
 els also plain bands of gold, 75 cts. up to $2.5O Bracelets. gold filled, S1.OO to $S.5t Lockets and Chains 75 cts. to $6.5O Baby Pins, oO cts 10 SOsVu. Bib Holders gold filled sterling silver and $OO
 Jewelry Section. main noor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
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Useful Gift Articles

Useful Gift Articles 7 v Novelties with sterling silver handles, odd Spoons Knives and Servers to be -
 used in every dining room Steak Sets, Cheese Knives, 3 $3.5o $90o to $12Oo 65 and 85 cts '0''A'A eA 5o +o s55o Cake Knives, Crane Shears so5o $1.3o up to $7.oo Grape Fruit Knives, Bottle Openers, S5 cts
 ql'Ao Teaettes $165 Oyster Ladies, , ,-5 $26O to $275 Corn Holders, 40 cts Meat Forks, Sugar Shells
 $13Oto$165 $190 to S165
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10
Japanese Furnishings

Scarves and Squares embroidered on cloth of gold or silver, landscapes and buildings, Fujiyama snow capped above the clouds is on gold cloth square suit able for the library table.
 These articles will do for wall decorations, or will make gorgeous knitting bags.
 Squares, $2O0 each
 Scarves $500 each
 Third
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10

For dead of winter the hat trimmed with fur is approved and fur is combined with velvet, satin or beaver in every color demanded by fashion Fur is so becoming to every woman, therefore every woman approves it =4ss o ys5z F Desirable models with beaver leopard, fox, seal, etc.
 Millinery Section second floor. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10

In War l inc
 buy useful gifts for the home Solid Copper and Copper Nickel Plated Ware
 Bright and shining as mirror, many
 styles ard prices Chafng Dishes Marrnalade Jars Sandwich Trays Baking Dishes Cake Baskets Coffee Pots Nut and Salad Bowls Percolators and Coffee Tea Tiles Machines Sugar and Creams with Coasters china and glass insets Ramekins, china and Mayonnaise Bowls, with glass lnsets china inset and ladle Tea Sets Bread Trays, china in- Nut Sets, with china sets dishes, pieces Cracker and Cheese Condi1nent Sets Dishes Egg Boilers Casseroles mounted in brass nickel plated holders, round or oval, several sizes and designs with brown and white china or Pyrex nsets $150 up Pie Dishes nickel frames, aluminium PyreX and brown and white earthenware plates $150 up Crooks for holding cracked ice, nickel, $500 Tankard Jugs nickel, nice for hot coffee, $85O Bread and Crumb Trays, $500 up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-10

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