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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
Latest Estimate {
 of Crop Values

|WHILn. ,tas recent government
 ~aestimate of farm production in Alabama does not quite reach in certain crops estimates made early in the fall, it is nevertheless highly gratifying, for it justifies the state ment that this years harvest sur passed all former records.
 The corn area was increased a million acres as compared with 1916; yield was increased 30, ,688, ,000 bushels, and value was increased $51, 1894, ,00O. The 1917 crop totals, according to the estimate, 77,200,0 ,0O0 bushels, the value of which amounts to $98,816,000. The value of Alabama's cotton and cotton seed combined is stated as l$87,710,000; the value of peanuts, ] i$20, ,000,000 of hay-tame and wild $21 ,O86, ,O00; velvet beans, $28, ,793 ,000; sorghum syrup, $10, 1855, ,000; sugar cane syrup, $6,793,OOo; cowpeas, $9, ,106,000 sweet potatoes, $14,O27,- l000; Irish potatoes, $5,062,000 oats,
 S7, 100000; wheat, $2,325,0OO. The
 total value of this years crops is $311, ,249, ,000 as compared with $146,- 1897, ,0O0 in 1916. Add the value of live
 stock to Alabama's agricultural out
 put and the total will be, in round figures, $400,Oo0, ,0o0.
 As Field Agent F. w. Gist says
 the production of wheat and oats was disappointing, large portion of small grain having been destroyed and "the yield of the remainder lowered by the intense cold of February" Ii lis not too late for farmers in north l ern Alabama tO SOW winter wheat assuming that the present cold snar will be gone before another week passes. With favorable weather con
 ditions seeding will be worth while
 up to December 20.
 Hereafter the crop reports of the bureau of the United States and fol
 Alabama will be issued from the of flee of the field agent. Crop report ing has been brought up to science and MT. Gist, stationed at Auburn, has played an important part in it's dr- velopment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

Rob Wagner, in the Saturday Evening Post
 NNT ' ITHoUT doubt the most inter- W\W esting props of the movie comedy companies are the, pies We have three kinds-one solid and two edible-for differing techni- cal purposes. The edible pies are made of either custard or blackberry, each one occupying it's own enviable posi- tard is the wobbliest and makes the most magnificent splash; but black berry, because of its color, registers better, and in the closeup stuff looks lots messier. The solid pies are up- holstery, and of enough weight to thrown great distance. Real pies lack the cohesion to hold them to gether in the long shots, but they are used to register the finish of the solid cnes This is accomplished by cutting the film just before the bulrs-eye and splicing on a closeup finish with real custard.
 The outside world has no conception of the importance of pie in comedy. The number of tarts destroyed in a single is appalling. When it is realized that at least 10 pies are thrown to record a perfect hit one may realize the custard condition of the set after furious bombardment of five or ten minutes. In cap, mackintosh and leg gings the director will brave the gooey hurricane and boss the battle until he is completely smothered and the whole place is ankle deep in pie. The 90 per cent that missed their targets are in- discriminatory distributed from the linoleum to the sSylights and from
 the camera to the cutting room. One often wonders if it would not be
 cheaper to build new studio than to clean the old one.
 No doubt the nice people have all stopped reading this tale, but I'm hop
 ing that the nuts are standing by It
 is too bad we are not all attuned to
 ''refined humor," but if the vast ma
 jority prefer cyclonic comedy, should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
i've Loan Sharks stten on Liberty Bonds

M7OTHING being sacred to "loan 1N shark" it is small wonder that men of this kidney have found liberty bonds profitable. Boston money lend CTS are reported to be quite willing to accept liberty bonds as collateral. They will give $45 for fully paid up bond, alleging that they must have the discount for holding the bond un- til maturity. They do not, of course, tell the client that any bank or broker will immediately pay them $49.39 for it.
 Sharks are lending $45 on a $50 bond Ut 3 per cent q month. They are alao assisting" people to pay for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
Temperament of a Prima Donna

When I called Miss Anna Case over the phone Friday morning about Il o'clock" said Dolly Dalrymple, Ito ask for chat with her, a very much beruf- fled and bedraggled voice said in answer to my question, May I speak to Miss Case? Yes, this is Miss Case
 T wondered what on earth was the matter l knew something was wrong, or she wouldn't have sounded so pa thetic. But I went on about my work and told her that l would like to see her and have story with her, when suddenly she came out with the startling state ment: T m really not fit company for anybody I'm in a perfect rage; I'm out of sorts with the world, the flesh and .he devil Now, I had heard that the be- lated train upon which the fair prma donna had arrived the evening before was something like eight or ten hours late, and so l laid it to that, but inn agine my surprise when the famous prma donna said: I've lost my trunk and can't find it and haven't any clothes. Z "Of course l sympathized with her and offered to lend her some of mine and a whole lot of other real nice, friendly sug- gestions did I make, but alasl gowns 3from Bendel's, bonnets from Litchen- stein's, boots from Slater's, and wraps from Lucile's-all these were no doubt tucked comfortably away in the big trunk belonging to Miss Anna Case, and no little homemade togs could take their place! Please tell me where I can buy some silk stockings she begged. Do they have evening gownsI mean pretty evening gowns-here, and where could l get one? Oh, dear, let me search for a pencil and put down the names as you call them out, and-and-.' Flurrrrrrry, scurrrrrry! Whiz! Bangl Boom
 T knew then what the temperament of a prima donna was, and when Miss Case kindly told lhe to call her again 1t l o'clock to see if the situation had im- proved and if she then felt like talking to anybody I might have the coveted in teryiew, said yes, thank you. But up to the present moment I haven't called, because I was afraid the missing trunk was still not in evidence andf didn't know what might have happened in the meantime, so as a kindness to the fair singer and as a protection to myself, l just@decided to let the story go, much as I hated to miss it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
Some Dressing Hints

T fear one reason that people suffer so much when a cold spell comes," said George Bondurant, the well known attorney, comes from the fact that they dress too warmly in moderate weather. I am fond of golfing and hunting, and I find that if do not wear heavy clothes when l go about my daily business that can stand the outdoor air in my golf suit or hunting clothes without any dis comfort. wear low-quarter shoes and the same weight underwear all the year round. might say that about all the difference I make between dressing in summer and winter is that in the latter I use an overcoat''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
THE HORRORS OF WAR

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 The German prisoners in the British detention camp seemed to be suffering untold agony. Their faces were haggard and drawn and lined with pain. They were seated in front of a British inter preter who was reading something to them in German.
 What terrible tidings are those poor fellows hearing?" we asked What is the interpreter telling them?"
 "This is part of their punishment. < replied the British officer. 'The inter preter is reading them jokes from hon- don Punch, and they are compelled to listen.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
OH, LORD. HOW LONG:

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 We are knee deep in the greatest war in history. The greatest President since Lincoln asks Congress to stand by him and give it's attention to such war measures as will rout the common enemy and exterminate the Hun. And Congress has answered. A resolution providing for nationwide prohibition has been intpduced, and the wrangling pro and con will block other Legislation for weeks. perhaps months. It would seem that some of our legislators ara bigots first and Americans second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

Is there any money in baseball? Con sider the case of Eddie Collins Int Philadelphia club was paid $5O,0oO for hi: l contract by Charles Comiskey In addi ton, Hon. Collins got a bonus of sl5,OO for signing his name to contract calling for s15,ooo year for period of five years
 The mere fact that a New Yorker who promoted fake charity bazaar will join the army doesn't soothe the injured feel ings of people who thought they were doing something for the army and navy. # $ <
 According to the latest report, Keren- sky. is trying to get back to Petrograd. Has Kerensky reached the point where he doesn't care what happens to him?
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 After this war is over great many of Washington's lodging house keepers. who are now waxing rich, will be in a position to tour Europe.
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 Thrift stamps are suggested as tips" for walters. Won't tips in that form seem ironical if the walters happen to be German spies?
 Judging from the testimony of the Mont Blanc's captain, the Imo went con- siderably out of her way to ram the mu- 1ition ship.
 A recent attack launched by the Crown Prince on the verdun sector met with the customary repulse." Business as usual,
 Judge Hylan wants New York chorus girls to wear more clothes. It takes a temerarious man to tamper with art like that
 The British are getting so used to trouncing the Germans that a little back set at Cambrai calls for an investiga- tion.
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 The sunny south is giving northern soldiers a touch of real winter just to keep them from getting homesick.
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 Pa~aphrasing Briggs, "Ain't 1t a g-r-r-rand and glorious feeling to clip coupons off your liberty bonds?
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 Having felt the public pulse, members of Congress are convinced that their in comes should be taxed.
 # # # Another reduction in the alcoholic con- tent of beer is threatened. When will the softening process end? Before long those disappointed Teutons will be saying, "Gott strafe der Piave!"
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 pr. Garfield is doing his best to give a correct imitation of human dynamo. The war has not yet caused an appre- ciable shortage in kid rollers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

stretches from the Baltic past the Medi- terranean to the Indian ocean.
 Bishop Wilson in making a tour in Af- rica with Bishop Hartzell in 1911, after careful study and thought said: That the winning of Africa for Christianity will never come to pass until the Mahom- etans make some suicidal blunder.' that they have blundered in throwing over the English for the Germans, and therefore again say that hope the re- ports that Turkey is going to ask Eng land for a separate peace at least means that she realizes the Kaiser betrayed neI into an unholy alliance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
A PRECIOUS PAIR

 The Sultan and the Kaiser
 As brothers once embraced; Their hearts beat Close together,
 Their arms were interlaced. They spoke each other fairly
 And made a deathless pact. The terms of which alliance
 They never would retract. They both refrained from winking
 And kept their faces straight In manner most becoming
 To lords of high estate. DIPLOMATIC PROCEDURE What are you carrying home?" "A box of candy for the wife. We had spat this morning, It's a peace offering"
 'I see Do you think it will prove acceptable?"
 "oh, yes. Pourparlers were con- ducted over the telephone"
 NoNCOMMITTAL 'T hope you are pleased with the service, sir?' said the proprietor of the Jiggersville hotel.
 "oh, it will do, I guess" replied the travelled person, sourly But don't you think we have good house%
 Well, it beats any hotel ever found in Patagonia"
 CAUSE FOR ALARM we have musician in our town who expresses some fear for the safety of his instrument"
 What does he play?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
The Cold Spell

The sleet. the snow, and the ice make it hard on many who are not able to buy coal or wear warm clothing, but it's na- ture's way of getting the soul ready Tor fruitfulness,' said H. s. Limmer.
 s'The chances are We will have good fruit season during the coming year and that 1t will add much in the way of increase in all food production. It is also natures manner of sanitation. Cold is great germ killer Yet, knowing all these things. so far as 1 am concerned would like to see a little warmer weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
cAumElMNdAOaoeeH

P. S.. know it is old fashioned to s.'ell Mahomet as I have done it throughout this article. Any who prefer Mohamned, Muhammed, either with one or two ms, are at liberty to do so. have read that none of them are right. I used Mahomet because I thought my crowd who read this column would know who I meant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
Every American Must
 Fight Against Germany

7T7HE Manufacturers Record of 1 Baltimore has become power ful factor in arousing the nation to sense of its obligations in the pres ent war with Germany. In it's urgent appeals to the patriotism of the American people the Record does not exaggerate the crisis by which we are confronted. We are in a life and death struggle and the sooner every man, woman and child realize it, the better it will be for our own civilization and that of our allies, menaced by the most relentless and interruptions government the world has ever known.
 These words are taken from an edi- torial on the cover of the Record. They should be read and pondered:
 Germany's war is a definite war
 or dLnelSIn SIIiSlleAhlly, OA
 barbarism against civilization. If
 we would save this county from
 even greater horrors than Belgium
 and France have suffered, because
 Germany hates us more than 1t
 hated either Belgium or France, it
 is absolutely incumbent upon us to
 uphold the nation to the. utmost ex
 tent of our moral physical and
 financial power in this life and
 death grapple. There is no middle
 ground. Victory or defeat are the
 two issues at stake.
 The idea of German invasion of America seems preposterous to the average citizen, who cannot believe that there is any possibility of a hos tile foot ever being set upon our soil. This belief does not obtain among better informed persons, particularly the leaders of the nation who are full ly aware of what Germany can do and may do, if united people does not exert every effort and make every sacrifice to win the war.
 God grant that we may never know what war has meant to Belgium and France-the full extent of it's un- speakable barbarity. That could only come from an invasion by German armies. Yet, we should draw lesson from the experiences of our lies. America can never be safe until Germany is decisively beaten. We can not afford to close our eyes and ears to the facts.
 Every individual must do his share, according to his abilities. He who fails in the hour of national peril is just as much a stacker as the man who seeks to avoid military duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

BEGINNING THE DAY-O God of destiny, may I not avert my eyes, may I not seek to turn aside. May I set my face and go right on to the battles giant joining. I must make my great choice, I must meet all things-death and life and all. 0 God, hold me to the course. Grant me to face my ArmageddOn. In Christ's name. Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES

f. "A bass viol. He's afraid the fuel shortage will lead some desperate per- son to steal his fiddle and chop it up for kindling"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

age of coal and rigid economy must be
 practiced if we are to get through the winter without unusual hardships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS

AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS
 Mrs. Twobbie and Mrs. Dubwaite seem to be friendly for next-door neighbors."
 Mrs Dubwaite has just moved in They haven't been next door neighbors more than AS hours. I expect hostili- ties to begin at any moment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
BOOSTS THE PRICES

BOOSTS THE PRICES Did I understand you to say that man takes lively interest in the ad- vancement of art7" sYes." What is he-an artist Or collec- tor?" Neither He's ar auctioneer"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
FRANK CONVERSION

Call me a queer codger- l don't care a bit;
 A toothsome corn dodger With me makes a hit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
I'M GOOD COMPANY

My boss had me on the carpet this morning"
 q know just how you feel"
 "oh, I'm not worrying any. That happens to big men sometimes. I see where Senate committee had General crozier on the carpet for sew eral hours"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15

0, sir, to wilfuI men, The injuries that they themselves procure Must be their schooI-masters.
 king Lear.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
HENRY LANE WILSON OUT.
Quits Peace League, Owing to Disapprov-
al of Presidents Plan.

indianapolis, Jan. 2o.-Henry Lane
Wilson, in letter TO William Howard
Taft, president of the National Associa-
ton of the League to Enforce Peace,
announced Saturday his resignation as
president of the Indiana branch of the
league Mr.. Wilson stated that his re-
tirement is due to the belief that some
of the leaders are trying to divert il
from its original purpose and adopt as
program of action the plan for world
alliance put forward by President Wilson
in his address to the Senate this week.
"As the new doctrines announced by
the president have not been rejected by
those in authority in the league to en-
force peace, and as there are indications
of feverish activity in fashioning and
forming the leagues tendencies conform
ably with tie program which the presi-
dent has so dramatically announced,
feel obliged TO sever my connection with
its affairs" said Mr. Wilson in his letter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
Attorney Whipple Will Put
Direct the Question on
Leak knowledge
BROKERS' RECORDS
ARE COMING IN
Investigation Is Resumed at
New York To-day with
Bankers Present

New York, Jan. 20-Each witness who
is examined when the House rules com
mittee resumes to-day its investigation
of the alleged leak of advance informa.
ton on the presidents peace note will
be asked point blank, whether he had
advance knowledge of the action con-
/ templated by Mr.. Wilson, it was an
nounced Saturday night by Sherman l..
Whpple, counsel of the committee
Mr.. Whipple declared that he had not
yet found anyone who would admit re-
ceving "what might be called advance
information" nor had anyone acknowl-
edged spreading the confidential informa-
tion given newspaper men by Secretary
of State Lansing the morning of the
day the note was made public.
1--WE are trying to trace back the leak
to an earlier hour than Secretary Lam
sings confidential statement" said Mr..
Whipple.
Witnesses will be asked, he explained,
why they thought the market was bear
ish and how they learned of this condi-
ton. He emphasized, however, that the
committee was not trying to prove there
was leak or to disprove it, but mere
ly seeking information on which to for.
mulate its own conclusions. Mr.. Whip
pie went 20 his home in Boston Satur-
day night but returned yesterday to
meet the members of the rules commit
tee.
Records of the stock breakers trans
actions during the period covered by the
of the committee began to
reach the representatives of the COM
mittee at New York Saturday. Brok-
ers were assured that the committee ex-
pected to make no more notifications in
its demands.
As the committees requirements now
stand, it will not be necessary for the
brokers to submit trial balances of their |
at the close OF the close of
business December nor to show how /.
the accounts of the customers stood in |
sary to show accounts of customers. |
Brokers must. however, submit the |
names of all customers and the data
must be in such form that il the COM
nittee finds reasons 10 do so, il will be
lble to connect names and accounts.
Sherman J.. Whipple, counsel of the
committee, believes that if he can find
nut who were the big winners in the
market that was influenced by the pres
dents peace note, it will be easier TO
earn what traders, if any, received adj
anoe information and where the infor-
nation came from.
Belief that the leak inquiry may last
hree weeks more was expressed Satur-
ay by Chairman Henry of the rules
ommittee on his return from New
'ork. He said the New York hearings
robaby would be closed at the end Of
his week. They win be resumed at
Washington Immediately thereafter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-29
BETTER THAN CALOMEL.
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets--the sub
stitute for calomel--are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect. on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of DR.. Edwards determination not
to treat liver and bowel complaints with
calomel. His efforts to Danish it brought
out these little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no bad
after effects. They don't iniure the
teeth like strong liquids or .calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with the gums.
So do strong liquids. 1t is best not to
take calomel, but to let DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
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