The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-09

GERARD, because Americans do not
grasp either the magnitude or the inn
portance of this war. Perhaps the
statement that more than 100000
/ prisoners of war are held in the vari-
Gus countries will bring home to
Americans the enormous mass of men
engaged" Mr. Gerard says that there
have been no great losses in the Ger
man navy, and that any losses of ships
have been compensated for by the
building of new vessels.
Another important point is en-
phasized. The 100000 men and
more-4O0, 900 men come of military
age in Germany every year-are more
efficient soldiers because of their ex-
perience in two and a half years of
war, than at the time when they were
called to the colors. Their officers
know far more of military science
than ever before.
Mr.. Gerard thinks revolution of
the army impossible, nor does he
think there will be any uprising of the
people. Germany's banking system
is strong and there is at present no
financial distress; neither is there
any danger of food shortage.
Mr.. Gerard may be a bit too flat
tering to Germany, but certain it is
that no one understands conditions in
the Kaiser's country better than he.
What he says should be pondered by
every intelligent American citizen.
Let 1t be recorded that the fit young
American in khaki or navy blue is the
most beautiful specimen Of humanity in
the world" says the Chicago News.
Aheml Beautiful" is no adjective to
apply to fighting man.
X X X
King Georges cousin was quietly mar
ried the other day in London, although
the fact that the King and Queen sat In
gold chairs and few other details diff
ferentiated the ceremony from a cock
ney wedding.
Those Gotham notaries who have been
charging IS and SO for preparing exemp-
ton affidavits, when the service isn't
worth more than 25 cents, Just hate to see
other people gathering in all the war
profits.
Grover Alexander had his dear old
mother come all the way from some
where in Nebraska to see him trounce
the Cubs in Chicago and he lost the game
Still, she knows it wasn't Growers fault.
1t must have been a stirring sight
when the Prussian war lords threw their
swords down on the table at Potsdam
and forced the poor, trembling Kaiser to
declare war.
A farmer near Admission, who shot a
soldier in his watermelon patch, wishes
1T distinctly understood that he was not
Intentionally giving aid and comfort to
the enemy.
Having fallen Ill at Clay Center, Kans.,
it is reasonable to suppose that Mr.. Taft
was not disturbed by traffic roaring
through Clay Center's streets.
x
Macon evidently has no desire to be-
come convention city. If the reputation
has to be earned by entertaining anti
CONSUMPTION agitators.
X
Americans invented most of the devices
with which the war is being carried on.
Does seem as II they might invent some
thing to stop it.
Kerensky's health is causing grave con-
Germ. 10 make matters WORSE those
Prussian war lords are in the pink of con-
dition.
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Judging from the sort of people Mr..
Gerard rubbed elbows with in Berlin, he
got his information at first hand.
II
Now comes Pennsylvania man and
suggests "Samboys" for our soldiers.
Worse and worse
Liberia has declared war on Germany,
making the outlook for Prussianism
darker than ever.
Haven't those New York detectives
committed enough plumbers to be done
into a play?
Suggestion for standing head: THE
Russians Are Still Running"
TREASON
From the Memphis News Scimitar.