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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
EDITORIAL and Literary Department
ABOUT LENGTH or STORIES.

My Dear Girls and Boys:
One OF the members thinks that hcr
story was not printed because it was
too long. prefer short stories: our
rules ask FOR short stories. because
mat gives moro space for something
else from another member None OF
us want 10 he Greedy Rens and take
up all OF the page. bu; a great many
long stories arc printed. Just three
times as many stories and pictures
come In each week as We can print
30. you sec. sometimes story gets
left out, whether il is alriEh; or not
Your editor doesn't like to throw your
Things away. hut there simply is not
room for every contribution, SO VIC
have 10 take turns. have ordered
some fine new prizes. and will send
them out next week. X possible So,
again. have patience.
YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
TRICKS.

once there lived in very small
house in the country two brothers and
one little sister. Their mother and
father were dead and they were very
poor.
Not far from them lived an old man
called Tricks" because he had a puz-
xle. and whoever got 1t won bag OF
gold. SO one morning all three started
of together. When they got there they
heard the old man say. The girl will
VIM They wondered at this. but they
brarely asked the old man the puzzle
The old man pointed TO three roads
and said each one take one. and IL they
could go TO the end they would cot the
gold The little girl said: my dear
brothers YOU all take your choice"
SO the brothers took the best and left
the little girl the road which was very
rough. and tho sharp stones hurt her
feet. but she kept on.
The two boys walked and walked
until they came TO what looked like a
strong and high wall. and they sat
down and cried. The little girl also
got that far. and she sat down to think
and she said: I'll try to go to the end
She got mp and pushed the wall, and
what was her surprise when she found
herself on the other side; but she took
courage and picked up the gold for she
had got Ia tho end
All three got back about the same
time and started home telling each
other their adventures. They heard
must put some more gold in its place"
The two brothers and little sister lived
happy ever after
I'm going 10 be like the little girl
and Keep trying To win a prize and
medal at the I'D. c. &.
(OrisinalD
Composed by
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
THE PEARL NECKLAcE.

II would give $500 IL I couid--cou!d. -
sohbcd the beautiful Queen.
What? what?" asked her page
"Oh, II could only find them" she
said aloud.
oh. what" again asked her page.
MY pearl necklace. have lost Il,
in the garden only ten minutes ago"
said tho Queen, throwing herself in
her golden chair.
WHO'S pity mex chain?' asked. the
Queens Youngest sister.
oh. you darling. you have found my
necklace" said the Queen.
SO the Queens necklace was found.
and her sister was rewardc with $500
0no instead Of $500. and she was al.
ways the Queens pct
We may be little. but We may do
great deeds
tOrlEinalD
ROBERT BAKE wYNNE:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
MOTHER. DEAR.

Mother. dear,
Did YOU hear?
That il Ia such.
| love you very much
Mother, dear,
You have soft heart.
Not hard as thai Of the daughter Of
King Lear.
For you make us the nice tart.
Mother. sweet,
My love for you is great.
Fo: uS you prepare the meat
When It Is growing late.
Mother. deary.
Are YOU weary"
Ana there are few
That love binds like sue.
Mother. dear,
Never fear
! am telling n lie.
II our love ever does die.
ALETT.A NJ. SHEILn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
The KIND DEED.

One day as little Girl was out
walking she saw a poor little girl with
rags on resting under n little tree SO
the little girl walked up 10 her and
gave her q dollar. The little girl
thanked her. When she got home she
told her mother the kind deed she had
done. The next day She asked her
mother could she GO 10 see n little
playmate of hers. Her mother said
yes. As shc was running across she
fell down and broke her arm. The lit
tic sirl that she had given tho dollar TO
saw her and carried her home.
JACK GOODMAN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
4 ClIAItADE.

My FIRST is in I, but not in ink.
My second is in y, but not in now.
My third ia In a. but not In at.
My fourth is In L, but not In under.
Ny NTH is in q. but no. in get
Ny sixth is in l., but not in unto.
My seventh is in n. hut not In read
My eighth Ia in A, but not in attract
My ninth is In 7, but not In Times
Dispatch.
My tenth is in I, but not in isn't.
My eleventh is in .. but not in on.
My twelfth la in y. but not in now.
My whole is inauguration.
ETHEL BAILEY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
Puzzle Department
A CHARADE.

Ny first is in w. but not in wake.
My second is in o. but not in know.
MY third Is in Q. but not in oh.
MY Fourth Is in ID, but not In do
MY NTH Is In X. but not in rain.
My sixth Is in y, but not In crow.
MY seventh is in W. but not in we'll.
My eighth is in w. but not in wood.
My ninth is in I. but not in ice
MY tenth in in l., but not In live
MY eleventh Ia in S. but not In six.
My twelfth is In o, but not IN on.
My thirteenth is in y. but not in now
My whole is the name of our presi.
lent. FASItTI GODSEY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
TIE: LOST DOG.

Little Anne WAS playing in the gar
den with Fritz, her little pet dog when
one OF her friends came 10 play too.
Anne's friend began talking TO her
when little Fritz ran away Anne
soon found that ne Was lost. She be-
Ean hunting up and down the street
,ill NJ last she found him. She went
home and told her mother. and after
that Fritz never went out, except when
he had a chain around his neck.
DOROTHY GRGCE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
Ny CAT.

have a cat.
lis name Is Tit.
And by the fire
II loves TO sit.
From of the rus
1t will not stir:
But there will sit
All day and purr.
Ia oh day ] bring
Its dish Of milk.
And smooth its coat
That shines like silk.
And on my knee
, II oft will sit:
For Tit loves me.
And ! love Tit.
(Original.l
RUBY MOOR
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MY PETS.

Their names are Harry. Ruth, and Polly.
found their nest Saturday morning.
II had ten eggs In It, ! gave one to
ono OF MY friends. They have not
Gone to setting yet, but I. hope they
soon will. ] Arm worry anxious to soc
the little chickens.
From your member.
MARIA ORGAN,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
WHAT AUTIiORSf

|. \ breakfast food
2. The effect Of fire.
8. y large European city.
4. Place wo should all love best
D. A title Of royalty.
s. \ protection that ALL doors nave
:. What every book has.
DOROTHY STEPHENS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
A CII.SRADE.

My FIRST Is in n. hut not in rut
Nv second is in A, but not in all
My third Is in r. hut not in but.
My fourth is in +, hut not in bout
My nfth ia in 7, but not in ice.
My sixth is in T, but not in tin.
My whole liz the name OF an animal
WILLIE NJ. CR0WDER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
THE wEEK'S PRIZE WINNERS.

Melville Todd. OF Holiday. Pa
Leonic dc Milhau. 1910 Lamb Avenue,
carton Heights. CITY.
William +. Dusger tplcase send ad-
dress.
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NAMES OF SPRING FLOWERS IN
NUMBERS.

/. Is. liz, /. ?. &.
,. 20. 81, II. .. Is.
9. %. 9, Is. IL, ). 20.
4. II. Q. u. .. 8. IL.
=. s. %. /, 3. .. "A. 20. S.
Is. }. IS. Is. 3. II. 10
:. l. is. ., 81. 20, 81, "a.
s. 4. !, 6. s. 10. 4. Q, IL.
MARGARET V. BELkNAP.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Dear Editor
rictuf@ ia print.
dreadful weather.
'siu. iis Hurciy -u
hlues and look nd &
show hts face aga.
ingtou or the 9TH :
dav for MIR. Hilso
&. dra wing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

We Don't Keep The StOrIek.
Dear EDITOR ny tho rules that nv
story was 100 !ons to be- published. Though
! saw story IN The SUNDAY. paper that
had moro than 1s0 words. /: YOU have not
thrown my story away wish you would
please send Il back 10 me-. Your member.
VIOLET JACKSON,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
WiAl, I Could,

Dear Editor.-I did not get the paper lAst
Sunday. but Philis Gary told that tho
prizc winner WAS announced. The winner
.cr,ainly does deserve credit We ere 20
Ing to have school fair the 2Ith OF April.
have written story and reproduced :
poem for Il. am going TO send The story
20 the Dag. after the fair Editor. arc you
going 20 lax. vacation this summer II
VOW do come 10 me before YOU tettle
down to work again Ella Robins and my
self rpcr, week end wish Philis Gary We
had nne time, you may be sure. II WraE
myself are going 70 send these letter, in
-hc same rnvaIopr ! hope to sec my story
IN IN. paper sunday. Lovingly.
RCTE NEAlE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Dear Ediior,-T haven't drs nm anything for
The I'D. g. &. for lonr time. And
know YOU think ought TO do more. hut |
hsy- so many lessons for school ] am IN
.n"va hoS hard /, Is sure do wish 70 Sc"
~ In tho paper. 1t. not much. bat si!U
would Tx" TO az" - ia there snyhow. j
VIII close. Your member.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
send Only Original Riddles.

Dear Editor.-Wasnt our contest paE
us, fine certainly do thank YOU 10
printing my tra wing Ruth Neale md ar
going to send our letters together. as "
ar" sitting together in school now hop
drawing in th,s letter. hut haven't an
black ink wa, a, rhilis Garys lss RI
have u nice time. will close. Rs my lette
is getting long. Your true NON Der
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

MELVILLE TODD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
THE TACOMA.

ROBERT BAKE wYSNE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
Lester Manor.
sends drawing.

sends Drawing.
Dear Editor.-I
self for not dra'
long. hut ". ha
and deaths In III
! haven't though
seems that every
ANA dying. I tn
ih!nG while | II,
find room FOR 81
your old member
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
HOW THE GULF STREAM FELL,
IN THE SEA.

MARGARET V. BELKNAP.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
Head. Page RcruI,,l,
Hcfconlc Itacl

Dear Editor.
letter Or Snn'
thought about Il
= bnu. IT. 80 !
YOU excuse my
'alisr | do not
much because I
] made a inista
Look at the two
member
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Mobilize Hospitality of Birmingham at
 the Civic Association
Head of Any Household Who Can Entertain Soldier Christmas Day
 Notify Secretary Harold

The Civic association has decided to mobilize the hospitality of Birmingham and will serve as the clearing house for homes that will entertain sol diers at Christmas dinner and soldiers who will come to Birmingham to ac- cept the hospitality.
 It is planned to have not less than 1000 uniformed men from Camp Me- Clellan or any other army camp spend Christmas in this city as guests of hundreds of homes admitting them for a real home Christmas dinner.
 Secretary Manager c. L. Harold will put the offices and club facilities of the Civic association at the disposal of the soldiers and Birmingham families to bring them together in this coni- munity enterprise. Invitations will be at once extended to the soldiers in Camp Mcclellan through the Y. M. c. A. workers there urging all who de- sire to see Birmingham to come here Christmas eve or Christmas day in spective homes offering their hospi- tality and which will be listed by the office of the Civic association. In order to get the larger results in the short time left for bringing home and guest together, it is earn estly requested that the head of any household who will entertain one or more of the uniformed men at Christi mas dinner make known the fact by writing or telephoning the Civic as- sociatfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
United Mine Workers
 to Meet Today at the Chamber of Commerce
Questions and Agreements Proposed by National Fuel Board Will Be
 Ratified by Miners

Ratification of the recommends tions made to the miners of Alabama by the national fuel administration in reference to disputed points between the miners and coal operators of the state is expected at the meeting of the United Mine Workers of America, district 20, which convenes this morn ing at 10 o'clock in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce.
 J. R. Kennemer. president of dis trict No. 20, will preside. He stated yesterday that large attendance was expected and that the miners organ ization was in good shape. Delegates from all the mines of the district will be present, 1t is stated.
 It is expected that an agreement between the miners and coal oper- ators will be reached later in the event the recommendations are ratl- fled but in accordance with the under standing at the conference at Wash ington details of the matter under consideration will not be made public until there has been ratification Of the interest involved.
 The coal operators will probably meet this week and the proposals made by the fuel administration will be placed before them by President C crge B. Mccormack. The proposi- lions that the mine workers as well as the coal operators will consider at the meetings will be confined. to those formulated by the fuel administra- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Moderating Weather and Coal Receipts
 Relieve Suffering

The Jefferson county fuel board is of the opinion that the coal sit uatfOn Is not as serious at pres- ent as it has been in this district for the past two weeks owing to the moderating weather and the partial relief by the expected ar- rival of several cars of cOnI to- day or tomorrow for the residents of Woodlawn, East Lase, EnsIey, Wylam and other sections of the city needing coal.
 While there are still a number of calls coming into the office of the board, 334 Br0wn-Marx build ing, they are not so numerous or urgent as they have been for the past two weeks and Secretary DsIn- can hopes that the dealers will have secured a suppIy or coal be- fore the next cold spell sets n.
 It is realized that the several cars of coal ordered to BirmniE- ham by sam F. Kennedy, state fuel administrators, and the moderation of the weather will greatly aid i'm relieving the shortage on fuel and will allow the dealers to secure coal to have in readiness for the next cold wave, should there be one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
'on Greenwood Writes Brother of His Marrow
 Escape From Drowning
prmer Birmingham Greek Citizen Now in Service of British Gov
 ernment on Island of Corfu
Statement November 20. IvI7
 RESOURCES

Tom Greenwood one of the well nown Greenwood brothers of Bir- iingham, and formerly a resident of iis city, is now in the service of le British government. His headquar- ITS are on the island of Corfu, the Dme of the Greenwoods.
 Arthur Greenwood received letter gently from his brother, stating that pm had been shipwrecked and had narrow escape from drowning. The sssel in which MT. Greenwood was Turning to Corfu from one of his nmerous trips for the British gov- 'nment and was caught in a terrific ale about o'clock in the morning ad capsized. Several other men on bard were drowned.
 MT. Greenwood was fortunate enough
 seize a floating plank and. after
 struggle of four hours with the ind and waves, he finally reached lore. His expertness as a swimmer aved his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Saved His Birthday
 Dollar and Enlisted
 Mother in Red Cross

"One of the most patriotic acts that I have seen recently occurred yester- day. said Miss Hassinger, who is in charge of the Red Cross booth at Ca heen's.
 "A youngster by the name of ole B. Pearce walked up to the booth and told us he wanted to buy Red Cross mem bership for his mother. After we had completed the transaction, he told us that dollar had been given him for his birthday present last October He had been saving the dollar planning to buy his mother a Christmas present He decided on the Red Cross membership and picked out our booth to buy the present,
 "The spirit of the youngster is excep- tionally good. It shows the boys and girls of the nation are ready and willing to do their part. The incident doesn't happen C1ten, and his little patriotic act certainly did inspire all of the Red Cross workers to greater accomplishment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
TOM MORRIS MAKES GOOD IN AVIATION;
 VISITS OLD HOME
Former Birmingham Citizen Now Civilian Instructor to Embryo Army Aviators and Is
 Ordered East

Tom Morris, who for several years was engaged in the automobile busi- ness in the city, and for the past six months in the employment of the United States government at the Will Der Wright aviation field near Dayton, O., was in the city yesterday for a short visit to friends.
 Mr. Morris holds the position as civil ian instructor to the aviation section of the United States signal corps. and has been instructing the embryo army aviators in the art of flying and In a further knowledge of the mechanism of the aircraft. He has been trans ferred somewhere east" where he will teach the army aviators at that poin in the more advanced science of hand ling the ships" of the air. He leaves today for the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Camp Hardee Holds
 Final Session Friday

Camp Hardee will hold their final session of the year Friday afternoon at the Cable hall. The meeting was called yesterday by J. K. Barton, com marder.
 Important business is slated to De transacted and good attendance IS requested. An excellent programme of good music and interesting talks by members have been arranged. The meeting will star, promptly at 2.3o o'clock All veterans are urged to be present The public is also invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Frank L. Estep Reaches
 Nova Scotia Home

Frank l.. Estep, who recently re- signed as chief engineer of the Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company to accept a similar position with the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal company, writes that he and Mrs Estep have arrived safely at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia which will~be their new home. Writing December 14 he says:
 we arrived this morning with two feet of snow on the ground, and after passing through one place in Maine where it was "A degrees below zero"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
JUDGE LEA PERFORMS
 WEDDING CEREMONY

In the presence of quite number oi friends and courthouse attaches. Judge Thomas R. Lea united in the bonds ol matrimony Mrs. Lexixe Isbell and Mir w. A. Williams of Shelby.
 Judge Lea offlciated at the interesting ceremony with the dignity and impress siveness of a bishop. and at the conclu- sion extended congratulations and best wishes for the future happiness of tho young couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20

urging the women to look after the kitchen and save food in every way, and learn to make all kinds of substitutes that would save flour and other foods needed by the army He stated that a plan had been sug- gested that committee be appointed with Paul Earle as chairman and to consist of wholesale and retail gro cers to be under the state food ad- ministration. and that each day the price of foods be advertised in the pa pers and that the women refuse to pay more than the price stated by the local committee, who would fix the price after allowing the merchant fair profit.
 Another plan suggested was the cash and carry plan, by which purchaser could save by paying cash and carrying his own bundles, and if the goods pur- chased were charged, a small fee be charged for this, and if delivered an- other fee be charged. By this method the women as well as men would be encouraged to pay cash and carry their own bundles.
 SUGAR SHORTAGE DISCUSSED The sugar shortage was discussed and many questions were asked by the ! women preesnt. MT. Hobbie stated that the sugar from Cuba. refined, cost 71a cents per pound at New York or New Orleans and that the freight rate to various sections of the country had to be added to the cost. Had the sugar situation not been controlled by the government sugar would have been as | high in America as it is in England and France. 26 and 56 cents per pound 1 respectively.
 ] When asked why the candy factories l were not closed as we do not need l candy, MT. Hobbie stated they were all
 running on half of their former ca pacity. but if it became necessary they would be closed.
 | The government is controlling flour
 and the only difference in prices will l be governed by the freight rates to the | various sections.
 MEATLESS DAY LOCALLY 1 IT. NJ. Burt, manager of the Florence hoetl, stated that he inaugurated a meatless day at his hotel and as far as 1 he could ascertain all other hotels and | cafes, with the exception of two, who
 had not been represented at the meet ing when this step was decided on, had
 observed the day and would continue to do so. The menu cards contained rabbit, chicken, turkey fish, oysters eggs and other eatable on Tuesday. It is estimated that the meat con
 sumption in Birmingham was cut down 10 Der cent by the observance of meat less day and all private homes arc
 urged to observe this day as we'll as
 wheatless day on Wednesday,
 A short talk was made by T. P. Hay Jr.. secretary of the food preparedness bureau, regarding the increase in crop: the past season.
 The women had doughnuts mad l from cotton seed four biscuits ant
 cakes made from other substitute,
 which were passed to those present, an6
 were enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Agricultural Workers
 to Meet in Atlanta

Owing to the crowded condition of the hotels in Montgomery, the next meeting of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers will convene at Atlanta on January 30 and remain in session through February 1.
 This announcement was made yes terday by Dan T, Gray, secretary trea surer, in bulretin-letter sent oIt from West Raleigh, N. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
THIS WAS NO JOKE

Dsordered digestion puts one into condition inviting sickness. Foley Cathartic Tablets are a wholesome physic, thoroughly cleansing, have . stimulating effect on stomach. liver and bowels, and regulate without grlr- ing. J. F. Colver, 103 Labor Tempis. Los Angeles, Cal, writes: 1T have had about 56 years of experience with all sorts and kinds of cathartics-- some good and some a joke. When I got wise to Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation I got in right They sure cop the bacon. Best I ever used" Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 Fred Pierce of Birmingham to Miss Naomi Little.
 Henry Ernest Hayes of Adamsville to Miss Annie Mae Yarbrough.
 T. J. Smith of Birmingham to Mrs Vida M. Hulsey.
 A. H. Bray of Ensley to Mrs. Ora Dugger.
 o. H. Hamilton of Sandusky to Miss Daisy c. Smith.
 w A. Williams of Shelby to Miss Lexie Isbell. l W. F. Perry of Birmingham to Miss Emma Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
s35, ,OOO FOR COUNTY
 SCHOOL TEACHERS

Approximately $3S.00O will he paid the county school teachers Saturday for their December snl- aries. The checks will be ready for the teachers by Saturday morning and will be paid by the Ameri- can Trust company. The arrange ment of payment was made in orr der to give the teachers addition ul money with which to help en- joy the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-20
Brought From Pickens
 County for Safe Keeping

Ernest Lawrence. negro. was brought to the county jail yesterday for safe- keeping from Pickens county He is to die by hanging December 2S, but it is
 understood that an appeal to the higher courts has been made