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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
EXPECT THOUSANDS AT
AID. CONVENTION IN JUNE

ST. LOUIS, March Z. Ten thou
sand advertising men at the nation
Al convention of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs of the world here in
June will outline plans not only to
promote, but to compel absolute hon
esty in. advertising, both among
newspapers and advertisers them
selves in the United States.
The groundwork, the advertising
men feel, has been laid by their sew
oral years campaign advocating hon
.esty in advertising. A number Of
newspapers have inaugurated honest
advertising campaign and much pro-
gress. the organization feels, has
been made. Now the plan will be to
go out and actively fight dishonest
advertising on a national basis.
The Clubs National Vigilance COM
mittee has done lot of this work
already, but this will be increased
and developed, the committee form
ing the basis for the national cam
paign for honesty in advertising.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
BILLIARD TOURNAMENTS.

In the semi-fIna three-cushion bill.
bard tournament McGuigan at 20
plays Ferguson at 28, Reeder Y
plays II. Nelson at 20; Burdick at IS
plays Peters at 2S; Stein at go plays
j. S. Young at u.
In the seTi-finals McCloskey at
175 plays = L. Young at 11O; Bar
fer ll0 plays r. Nelson at o5; Pull,
vermiller nc s5 plays McCartney at
100; Pete s. 120 plays Ma.;fr Mt
so; E;ier Il 10 plays ln,, at 20
Camp at 90 rlsys Clark =: 100. Reed.
Camp at 90 plays Clark at 100; Reed
er at 80 plays Sleeth at 100; j. s,
Young at rs plays Eldredge at 100
In the quarter-finals Ritter at 1IO
plays Libby at 1l0; Peters at 11C
plays McCloskey at 175; Nelson al
80 plays Leiner at 175; Clark at 100
plays Pulvermiller Ut s6.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
THE FOOD RIOTS

An eye witness of the food riots
in New York writes: at is claimed
that the people who stormed the city
hall We're not starving and had no
occasion to make the demonstration
they did. 1t is true they did not look
like starving people. ] saw them
myself, and they had none of the
marks of starvation. Some of the
women even wore furs and all seem
ed to he well fed. Therefore people
who are seeking the cause Of the riots
other than the true one say they
they were instigated by the Ger
'ans. by enemies of the national ad.
ministration and by professional ag-
tutors. This does not explain the
eXorbitantly high Food stuffs with
an abundance of food at hand. In
the metropolitan district alone there
are now % per cent more food pro-
ducts stored than last year. In spite
Of the fact our people are paying ex-
orbtant prices for the main neces-
sites of life. For instance, 100
pounds of onions that cost 10 cents
year ago, sold recently for SIS;
100 pounds of potatoes that sold
year ago for $3.50 arc now selling
for S9.75; and a ton of cabbage that
sold year ago for 81 is now selling
for $3.50. Is it any wonder people
are rioting? Combinations in re-
otraint Of trade have take the place
of competition of trade, and therein
lies the trouble"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
DOES YOUR BOY NEED TO
HAVE THE DOOR OPENED7 2

Thin arms and legs, putty colored
skin and listless manner in child
usually indicate that he needs to
have the door opened for him. He
needs to play in the sunshine.
He ought to have some pets -
chickens, or pigeons or rabbits; he
should have a garden plot and tools
all his own, with some one to show
him how to use them. He should
have a swing, teeter board, small
pile, ladder to climb if there are
no trees available.
He should play out summer and
winter, in the rain and in the snow
if he wants to. He is starving for
fresh air and exercise and if you will
open the door to him you will dc
more for him than any doctor in the
land could do. His appetite will come
up.
You must give him plenty of food
to eat and let him sleep till he wakes
put his bed out on the porch if there
is one, and if not perhaps you can
have one built.
Give him a good bath all over with
warm water and soap at least twice
week, and a rundown every morn
ing with towel wrung as dry as you
can make it out of cold water.
If you do these things for a yeai
You won't know him for the same
boy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY
GIRLS IN REGULAR CIRCUS

NEW YORK, March 7. = Seven
hundred and fifty damsels in three
ringed circus, with animals, red lem
onade, pink popcorn, crackerjack,
sideshow, ballyhoos and all the regu-
lar trimmings is the sight New York
is preparing itself for this afternoon.
They're regular girls too, lots of
them society girls and lots Of them
not. They're staging the circus in
Madison Square garden for the bene-
fit Of the vacation. association and
the show is backed by such society
leaders as Miss Anne Morgan, Mrs Au-
gust Belmont, Mrs. Robinson Smith
and others.
Chief among the attractions viii
be the bevy of girl clowns, for which
Sam McCracken searched the coun.
try over for months, He defined tn
sign any of these girl clowns who did
not demonstrate that they could look,
stand, talk and just naturally be
funny. The circus will give perform
|ances every day for four days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
TO THE PRESIDENT

Mr.. President: You We're MT sur
prised by the discovery that Ger
many tried to form an alliance with
Japan and Mexio against the United
States. The people Of the United
States were astonished, very dis
agreeably, when their government
made public the facts, because the
people of the United States owing to
their fancied isolation and ignorance
of realities, think that such dangers
are mythical, but you knew that they
we're real and close.
You knew that Germany not only
would do this but that for her own
protection must do it if she could.
What else could the United States
expect If the United States and Ger
many went to war? A clear headed
child would know that If nation
fights it takes all the help II needs
and can get.
Mexico was, is, and will be, until
we change conditions, the exposed
flank of the United States. It is the
open hole in the wall. 1t is the open
postern gate of the fortress. 1t can
admit the enemy.
The United States can resist n
combination Of Germany, Japan and
Mexico only by adopting universal
military service. 1t can anticipate
by putting Mexico under control
now. If DIR. Zimmerman has not
given this nation warning to call out
its young men Of 10 and train them
for defense Of their country, then
the American nation is beyond reach
of warning. Its ears are closed. Its
fate will be upon it.-Chicago Tribune
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
AMERICAN FIRMS ARE
INVITED TO EXHIBIT GOODS

PARIS, March American
merhants and manufacturers who de
sire to increase their trade with
France today were invited to brave
the submarine zone, if it still is in
existence when the time comes, and
send their displays over for the
great Bordeaux Fair September ! to
15.
There is a great opportunity for
American made goods in France,
more so than ever before. They al
ways have been welcomed however
1t may be interesting to Amricans,
particular TO milady American, to
know that soaps and perfumes made
in America and imported by French
merchants are as eagerly sought by
French women as soaps and per-
fumes made here and shipped to the
American markets are sought by the
American women.
All allied an neutral countries are
invited TO participate in the fair The
exhibits will be placed in the Palace
des Quincences. over looking the
Garonne river quays.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
-URBANK'S
BIRTHDAY BY HIS DAHLIA
United Press.

United Press.
OAKLAND, Cal, March 7. Lu-
ther Burbank, the wizard of Santa
Rosa, is 68 years old today. In eel
ebration of the event Oakland has
virtually declared holiday; and
most of the population will gather
to attend the setting out of Burbank
Oakland dahlia said to be the largest
white dahlia ever produced.
The Burbank Oakland dahlia hence
forth will be Oakland's official flow
er A bulb from the new dahlia will
be presented also to each of the 9th
er 27 cities in the United States nam
ed Oakland. This will be Oakland
California's return of the compliment
paid by the other Oaklands in pre-
senting her each with live oak tree
to be planted beside Oakland's offic-
ial oak in City Hall plaza.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
EXPECTS TO HAVE SURE CURE
FOR INFANT PARALYSIS SOON

CHICAGO, March Z. - DIR. Maxi
MILAN Herzog expects to have per-
fected sure cure for infantile pa
ralysis before the fatal hot summer
months. he announced today.
Already said DR. Herzog, who
has made an exhaustive study of the
cause, prevention and cure of the dis
ease which caused so many deaths
and so much distress last summer
'the microbe which causes infantile
paralysis has been definitely isolat-
ed and experiments are being made
to locate an antitoxin which effective
ly stamps out the disease among
sheep and cattle.
1--WE hope to have perfected an
effective antitoxin for human beings
by summer"
The Chicago health authorities
have enlisted prominent physicians
bacteriologists, nurses, women's
clubs and civic organizations in a
concerted effort to check the disease
before it gets start in Chicago this
year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
MIXED BOWLING TOURNAMENT

tomorrow evening begins the mix
ed bowling tournament for prizes
which promises to be the largest of
all affairs in the bowling depart,
ment There are eight teams as fol-
lows: No. /, Mr.. and Mrs. Frary,
DIR. and Mrs. Lingenfelter, Mr.. St. n
and Miss Carr. No 2, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bradford, Mr.. Mccartney and Mrs
Chubb, Messrs Wynn and Ayres. No
3, Mr.. Cordes and Miss Nelson, Mr..
Kaufman and Mrs Mclean, DR.. Pol
lard and Mrs. White. No. 4, Mr..
and Mrs. Barber, Mr.. Clark and Mrs.
Burdick, Mr. and Mrs. Pingrey. No.
5, Mr.. and Mrs. Duggan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Myers, Mr.. Ferguson and
Mrs. Schlabach. No. 6. Mr.. and Mrs.
Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard, dr
and Mrs. Chase. NJ. Z.
Mr.. Wilson and Mrs. Russell. Mr.
and Mrs. r. Nelson, Messrs. Brer-
nan and Dougherty. No. 8. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace,
Messrs. Reeder and Bay.
Schedule of games: March 81
and 2; 9-3 and d; 1875 and 6; IA
q and 8; 15-1 and 3; 16- and 3.
20-5 and 7; 2i-6 and g.; 22-1 and
4; 23--2 and 3; 27-4 and s; Is
and 8; 29-1 and Z; 30-2 and 5;
April 3-3 and 6; --4 aad Z, 81
and 5; 6-2 and 7; 10-1 and s; IL
3 and 5; 12-2 and s; 13-4 and 5;
17-6 and 7; 18-4 and s; 1872 and
IS; 20--3 and Z; Pal and 6; 25-3
and s.
Total pins for 3 games. Score of
any absent man 1875, of lady 90.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March Z. AT a
difference between President Wilson
and the Democratic senators an
agreement was reached upon form
I proposition to be made to the Re
publican senators regarding colture.
The proposition provides that two
thirds vote may limit the debate to
one hour for each senator. This pre-
serves the majority rule that is the
custom and also prevents filibuster
abuses.
The proposition win he reported to
Democratic and Republican caucuses
this afternoon. 1t is believed the Re
publicans win accept the proposition
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
ACTION
DELAYED
President Will Not Act on
Armament Until After
Conference
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 7. A
formal announcement by President
Wilson that he will instruct Secre
tary Daniels to arm merchantmen is
expected within a few hours. 1t has
been authoritatively learned that the
President has been told that he has
power to do this.
When the order is issued, Secre-
tary Daniels will Immediately in.
struct the navy yards at Boston
Philadelphia, San Francisco and 9TH
er yards to issue guns when they
are available.
President Wilson's decision win be
eported shortly after his senatorial
conference. He is said to have sud
denly decided to await the change
in the senate rules.
Arrangements for additional arm
ament for merchantmen will be rush
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Democrats Making
Bitter Fight on Stone

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March. Z. - The
Democrats will make a bitter fight
against the reelection of Senator
Stone, as chairman of the foreign re-
lations committee, despite the senior
'ty rule.
A prominent Democratic senator is
authority for this statement. however
he admitted the fight was not defi-
nitely shaped yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
BEAUTIFUL TROPHY

Down at the Exchange is beau
tifll silver trophy captured by the
Southern Ute Indians of ignaeio Tor
their excellent display Of agricultur-
al and handiwork exhibit ut FL Paso
last fall. They were in competition
with all the Indians Of the country.
including those in the state OF okla
homa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
TRAITOR IS GIVEN
f|Vf-YfAR SENTENCE

Scharfenburg wrote his mother In
Germany ridiculing the army and
attacking President Wilson. He as
serted that in case war between
Germany and America occurred that
1O,000.000 German Americans would
revolt and side with the Fatherlsnd.
His letter was intercepted by the
British censor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
ENGLISH POISON PLOTTERS
ARE NOW ON TRIAL

United Press.
LONDON, March Z. Two ex-
perts testified regarding the poison
GUS nature of four vials of drugs
found in possession of the persons
charged with plotting against the
life of Premier Lloyd George.
The trial of the four defendants
was resumed today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Fifteen AerOpIanes
Are Shot Down

unjted Press.
BERLIN, March 7. When down
ing Fifteen hostile aeroplanes on the
western front, the Germans lost on
ly dae machine.
iveiy artillerying is in progress
torf-1si'e 'sntire wsstarn-front- SeyeraI
accommodating engagements have oc-
cured The French attacks in the
region of Cauriers wood have been
repulsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08

ARRESTED
Three Prominent Cubans
Arrested in Connection
With German Plot
United Press.

United Press.
HAVANA, March I. DR.. Luis
Octavio Divine, prominent leader
1f the revolution, and two members
Of the Cuban congress have been ar
rested. copy of proclamation
signed by the revolutionary leaders
was found in Divino's home, contain
ing "a statement that Germany had
promised to aid them"
Since Iimmermnn's letter regard
ing the proposed alliance with Mex.
lco and Japan has been published,
the authorities have been searching
Tor other possible plots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
BUICK SALES

Among those who have placed
their orders for the shipment of
Butch cars on the way, are NJ. ].
Wicklem. j. A. Coppinger, and Ed
Leyey of Durango, Carl Bowman of
May Day and Thomas Goulding of
Flora Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
GOVERNMENT MAY
SEIZE SHIP YARDS

Secretary Daniels announced he
would use the power of the new ma
t,onal bill granted if necessary.
Daniels has conferred with Comp
ers and Labor Secreary Wilson re-
garding the question Of labor,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 7. - The
government will seize all private
yards if the survey of ship building
facilities does not show the building
OF warships can be spesdsd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
United Press.

United Press.
ST. PAUL. March 7. - A large
number of COMMUNICATIONS who
constitute fourth of Minnesota's
militia are under suspicion, follow
ing the conviction of Private Paul
Scharfenburg on the charge of trea-
son. He was sentenced to five years
Imprisonment at Lesvenworth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
NEBRASKA TABLES BILL

United Press.
LINCOLN. March I, The Ne
braska senate tabled resolution
condemning filibustering, by vote
of is to 81, Nine Democrats and nine
Republicans voted against the meas
ure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Prepare to Train
Volunteer Army
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 7. - In
order to train half million men if
needed, the war department ordered
regimental commanders on the border
to provide lists of sixty men in each
command for promotion to officers
for training work, such promotions
to be made only in the case of act
ual need.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08

e W HASHlNGTON, March Z. - Sen.
ator Walsh of Montana opened a
fight in the senate against filibust
ering He introduced a resolution
appointing committee of seven sen,
ators to re-draft senate rule Mum.
Der %. the unlimited debate rule.
Walsh declared that traitors
might penetrate the halls of congress
and by filibustering hold the senate
at hay while foreign foes thundered
at our gates" He holds that it is not
inconceivable that filibustering might
he actuated by traitorous sentiments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
British Rapidly
Advancing on Bagdad
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, March 7. The Brit.
ish are almost within range Of Bag
dad. Monday the British cavalry en-
gagged the Turkish rear guard nine
miles southwest of Cteniphon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Russian Cruiser is
Badly Damaged

United Press.
BERLIN, March 7. - The Russian
ciusier Rurik, 1900 ton vessel,
struck mine in Finland bay Al
though very badly damaged it was
later docked at Kronstandt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Many Germans
Captured by French

United Press.
PARIS, March Z. - French rails
and sapping activities resulted in
the capture of many Germans.
|-... sisrman attempts to penetrate the
French trenches were heavily repuls-
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
Hogs Selling for
SASS in Chicago

United Press.
CHICAGO, March :. Hogs sold
for $14.95 per hundred weight to-
day. A new record price.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
COLORADO SENATE TABLES
FILiBUSTER RESOLETIOs
United Press.

DENVER, March Z. - The state
senate tabled a resolution condemn
ing filibustering. One vote cast the
majority against the resolution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-08
SUBMIT Plan TO
STOP f|l|BUSTfRS
President and Democratic Senators Will Submit
Proposition to Republicans Allowing Two Thirds
Majority toaLmit Debates to One Hour

lls FIN he presented to the senate to-
! ll!WTotrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
JOY RIDING WAVES AS THE
 WAR WAKES, SAYS PIERCE

"A very saltary one," was the prompt reply. It has won over many who, in the past, have been kept from buying cars through prejudice created by the extravagant use to which some people have subjected their automobiles.
 War has sobered the thought of the latter and inspired Americans general ly to consider mainly the practical side of motoring. Instead of asking themselves how much fun they can set out of their cars they ask instead how
 much substantial benefit may be gained. "As they approach the matter from the utility angle, they learn that a car
 may be made an actual paying propro-
 sition not alone in the conservation
 of time and health, but in countless
 ways that directly touch the pockt-
 book.
 That people are becoming interested
 in this best phase of the subject is in
 dicated in the large number of letters we receive from Dort owners telling us of actual saving effected through the availability of wider shopping zone by using the car. Prospective buy CTS who formerly preferred to discuss car luxury, now wish to know first about gasoline and tire mileage. There is a disposition all around to consider
 primarily those things that concern profitable usage.
 During the last few weeks our ex perience has borne out the Dort fac- tory report that hundreds of owners of high priced cars are buying Dorts
 for business and everyday use, taking
 out their large cars for family touring only. They find that the smaller car
 serves them better for town use at a very much lighter cost.
 Through increasing interest in sen sible phases of the question, health fer sentiment toward the motor car is fast forming and to my mind this means more sales"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
MOTORCO.
 NEW NAME LINDNER
 SALES CORPORATION
Pa" Perkins to Handle Stutz, Apperson Jack Rab- bit and Grants at 40 $.
 Twenty-First Street

I. F. Perkins has been made president of the new concern, the Perkins Motor company which succeeds the Lindner Motor Sales corporation. MT. Perkins was formerly vice president of the Lind- ner corporation and prior to his entry into the automobile game he was for F years manager of the Sayre Mining and Manufacturing company.
 The new home of the Perkins Motor company will be 40 South Twenty-first street, Mir PerlSiIis having already signed two-year lease on this property to which he will move the business about October 1. The Perkins Motor company will continue to handle the Apperson Jack Rabbits Stutz and Grant cars the matchless trio.
 Pa Perknis, as he is fsmiliarly known, says:
 No firm can offer the public more complete line of motor cars or one that represents Netter money value than is offered by sle Stutz. the Apperson and the Grant.
 The Stutz is truly the car that made good in q day and we nave had no trou-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
CADILLACS ARE
 EASY ON TIRES

Averaging 9S1S miles on their tires is the record shown by nine Cadillac owners among 100 miscellaneous car owners, according to the data collect. ed by a tire makers Detroit branch, says Hubert Drennen of the Drennen Motor company.
 The figures of the entire 100 owners showed an average of S676 miles. hence the showing of the Cadillac own CTS is more than 1000 miles in excess of the general average.
 Of the nine Cadillac owners seven are still using the tires upon which the report is based. and of these seven, five have reached 10000 miles or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

owners" says Don Drennen of the Bir- m.ngham Motor company, local Hudson dealers.
 Down in Arizona a Hudson Super Six. owned by Charles Goldman. has been operating since last October with out a fan, and on a recent trip to Tue son MT. Goldman averaged IS miles to the gallon of gasoline. In Winston-Salem, N C., a Hudson owner averaged l7,6 miles on a gallon of gasoline with a Hudson speedster.
 "C. A. Lord of Lincoln, Neb., recent y made a 2500-nile trip through New York state and New England. Never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

ble selling all that the factory could sup ply us with. The new Stutz with 16 valves to the motor of every model should make this car even more popular.
 'The real goodness of the Apperson Jack Rabbit is best attested by the num- Der of Birmingham people that are proud owners of this car, and the Grant, a light, inexpensive six-cylinder car, is the criterion for real purchasing ability of any one that selects it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
HUDSON SUPER-SIX
 DOING ITS BIT

Economy has taken on a new meaning these days. With the national conserva- ton of food, control of coal prices, etc, 1t is only natural that we should hear of gasoline economy. The Hudson Super Six is doing it's bit. and every day we hear of new records in gasoline economy made by some of the 40,000 Super Six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

once during the trip did he lift the h. or make q single adjustment. and averaged better than II miles to the lon.
 Gasoline economy Is not always d onstrated on the road. Fuel can be s;l by never allowing the motor to run All parts should be kept properly lu cated, and thus the gasoline # sa for actual driving and not for dreai waste power"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

Joy riding wanes as war waxes,' is the alliterative way R. G. Pierce, msn- ager of the Pierce company puts q situation plain to those who have ob- served the recent trend of motoring habit.
 What effect is this development having upon sales?" was asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02
7he Car That Has Taken Birmingham By Storm

TVOR great class of automobile buyers the ELCAR
 is the ideal motor car Here at last, is the of - happy medium, the car with sufficient weight and sufficient wheel base to be wholly comfortable and yet not represent extravagant upkeep, which will re- spond instantly to every normal demand for speed get away and pickup and yet not tax it's with cost of power which represents true beauty of design and real excellence of finish without running into the extravagant fittings best left to people of great wealth
 Dollar for dollar compared with any other car under S1OOO you'll find more definite, downright value more genuine comfort and more economy as to travel cost and upkeep in the ELCAR If in the market for by all means see the ELCAR before you buy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-02

According to the official bulletin of the New York city subway, it has car ried 2,915, 200, ,205 passengers in the last life.