The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

However, Germany is not alone in that particular. 1t was recently stated that sugar cards would be required in France, and after February confec- tionery stores must close every Tues day and Wednesday, except on holy days. On Tuesday and Wednesday of each week no one will be permitted to eat cakes, tarts and candies in con- fectionery shops, bakeries, hotels, cafes and grocery stores. It is hoped by these restrictions to decrease the sugar imports, the purchase of which takes gold out of the country.
 Among other economies already be- ing practiced is the curtailment of light. An association of leading dress makers protested to the authorities that the lack of gas necessitates shorter working hours for girls who are poorly paid, even when they do a full days work.
 Both England and France have been compelled to reduce expenses wherever possible in order that the enormous war expenditures may con- tinue. Germany is suffering more than her enemies because of the suc- cess of the British blockade, which is unquestionably having the effect in- tended, despite the exploits of Ger man submarines and commerce raid CTS.
 Of one thing we may certain. So long as there is a pound of food left in Germany, the major portion of it will go to the army. The German sol diers are being comparatively well fed. It is the civilian population who are wondering just how long it will be before they are facing actual starva- tion
 The legislature of Michigan is having hard time deciding whether the state shall be comparatively dry or bone dry" The tendency at present is to- ward "bone-dryness" in prohibition strongholds
 After the censor gets through with some of those Russian newspapers, they sometimes have more white space than printed matter. In view of the cost of white paper, the censor should be more consderate.
 As soon as General Pershing gets out of the way Villa will start a Mexican spring drive.'' "Pancho" is evidently studying European strategy and may soon be styling himself General Won Villa.
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 small town critic pays his respects to the fellow members of his profession. However, he attributes to those self-im- portant persons much larger library than they usually possess
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 Little is heard from King Peter of servia. However if King Peter were to express his mind freely his remarks probably wouldn't get by the censor.
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 A ventrloqust has been causing trou- ble in the federal pententiary at Leav- enworth, Kan, by the careless manner in which he throws his voice around
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 An Arizona man cleaned his trousers with gasoline, put them back on and struck a match on his leg. He is sadder and wiser now, also badly burned
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 Bethlehem Steel has a grievance against Uncle Sam, but having recently cut a large ''melon.' continues in req sonably cheerful frame of mind
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 A New York man got excused from serving on a jury by whistling through his ear. Some men will do anything to escape jury duty.
 * The picturesque stage coach will dis appear from Yellowstone Park, but a park bandit can hold up motor bus just as easily. Julian Street has sized up the race problem in the south for Golfers Weekly, and for wonder, he sized it up just about right.
 The Japs may think that Destiny calls them to manage the affairs of China, but Destiny has been known to get her wires crossed.
 LUKE MLUKE SAYS The difference between the four-legged mule and the two-legged mule is that the |