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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12
New Orleans and
 Mardi Ggas Weather

New Orleans and
 Mardli Gras Weather 1T T was IS years ago this month that U the south had its coldest snap. In Birmingham the the thermometer reg istered 10 degrees below zero. The The streets of New Orleans were like streets of glass. It was Mardi Gras time and those who attended the carnival in Mobile or in the Crescent City will never forget the discomforts they experienced.
 Birmingham was acquiring the Mardi Gras habit. It had a carnival association which gave grand balls three years in succession. In 1899 B. M. Allen was Rex, but the low tenn perature that year was too much for this neck of the woods, and after that Mardi Gras here was only recalled as happy and "half baked' experiment.
 If the ground hog is to be relied upon the 20th of this month-the continuation of the carnival season. will be winterish in this zone, but in New Orleans the forecast will be diff ferent. There the ground hog did not see his shadow and staid out of his hole to welcome an early spring. Tropical weather is promised for both Mobile and New Orleans.
 Chamber of C0EmEmerce
 of the United States
 7THE average American citizen has
 U slight conception of the great work being done by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Financial America calls attention to the fact that the business men of Ger many have had national organization for nearly a hundred years, the French for seventy-five years, the Austrians for the same length of time, the Italians for fifty years, the Swiss for fifty years, and the busi- ness men of Great Britain for twenty five years.
 The national organization of Ameri- can business men has been in ex- istence but four years, yet our Cham Der of Commerce is the greatest body of it's kind "the world has known" It is composed of 86O Chambers of Con- merce and trade associations and 5000 business firms and individuals.
 When the world trade war begins which will inevitably follow the end of the struggle in Europe, the national Chamber of Commerce will be pow. erful factor in aiding American firms to compete with those of other coun- tries. The fact that the competition will be keen. makes the existence o1 ! such body most encouraging te i American citizens who want this country to get her share of foreigr trade.
 ] As Financial America truthfully says, if there are any individuals firms or commercial organizations that have failed to take advantage o1 the opportunities offered them b! ] membership in the national chamber "the fault is their own"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Marquis O'Ruma says: Individually the Chinese are honest and efficient; but they are not only unable to organize with skill, but there are mys- terious leaks of funds and shifting of re- responsibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress. March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-12

Until I came to work on Fifth avenue looked upon it as a lonesome street, but know better now. It's busy thorough fare. Crowds in automobiles pass going number of pedestrians grows daily. If you pass my way drop in and see me whether you know me personally or not
 I'm on the ground floor, just by the door,.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
SHORE BIRDS ARE MYSTERY
Less Is Known About Their Breeding
Haunts and Habits Than of Any
Other Feathered Tribe.

Swift and tireless of flight. late in
May. the hordes Of migrant shore
birds are gone as suddenly as they
appeared No one sees them go; prob
ably the start is in the evening. But
by the time we miss them they may be
a thousand miles farther to the north
that is, when they have really decid-
ed to be on the move. Previously they
may have fed leisurely along from
beach to beach, and marsh to marsh,i
recuperating from their long flight
across southern seas. But now the YER
nal influence sounds the clarion call.
and they forthwith strike the real limi-
coline pace.
Where do they go? Less is known
about the breeding-haunts and habits
of this mysterious tribe than Of any
other In the system Of ornithology.
While a very few of the species linger
on our southern coasts, the great mass
of them to push on for the far north.
Nor do the bulk of them stop till they
are where the curiosity of man can
seldom disturb their privacy. The eggs
and nesting habits of a number Of
these species are hardly known to sci
ence. Their summer home is the bar
rem ground around the Arctic sea. In
the damp moss near some pool upon
the cold ground still frozen under
meath, In the early part of June they
scratch slight hollow, build rude,
frail nest of grass and lay four eggs,
pyriform or pear-shaped, drab colored
and heavily blotched with black or
brown.-All Outdoors.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
What the Insignia
On Uniforms Means

In tlfaes OF peace by means OF the amount OF
gold braid and shiny buttons displayed the aver
age man could usually guess the rank OF an officer
within few grades. but Ia the stern days OF war
when officers and men are clad alike In business
like khaki there Is little 10 tell private from a
major There Is Of course. method In this. for
it would not do In modern warfare 10 make off,
conspicuous 20 the enemy.
In all branches OF the service. infantry cavalry
aud artillery. the symbols or insignia OF
rank used The corporal. Mt the bottom az the
scale of officers, Is distinguished from the private
by the chesron. consisting OF two bars the right
sleeve In the case 81 the sergeant. next highest
Ia raak the chcvron Is Of three inverted N-sheped
bars. An enlisted men. including these non-com-
niSsioned officers. side OK their coats
aiooSss bronze hutton with the number OF
their organization and In relief crossed rifles for
the Infantry. crossed saherS for the cavalry and
crossed cannon Cor the artillery Coast and field
srsillesymcn may be distinguished hy the fact that
10 the case OF the former In addition to the can
there Is shell at the pont OF intersection OF
the cannon.
The second lieutenant lowest IN rank OF the
commissioned officers. may be distinguished from
the enlisted man despite the fact that he wears
insignia his shoulder straps. by the gold
marking on his collar This symbol as In the case
OF the enlisted men, Is OF crossed rifles sahcrs or
cannon according TO the branch OF the service
and is worn hy all regrnentai officers on the
gold. lnfantry officers may be distinguished by
the fact that the latter wear canvas eggngs while
tho officers have tan leather leggings.
First lieutenants have silver bar on their
shoulder straps. While captains have TWO bars OF
shc field officers, the major wears gold leaf and
the colonel silver spread eagle. The brigadier
general has one silver star, and the major general
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

fast foods but long before the days OF cartons aud
hrigh, labels the Indians were mixing corn dishes
which for delicacy OF flavor and dietetic value put
the products Of this modern day to shame They
aiso constructed hapJncks which literally melted
In the mouth.
The tortias OF the Central American countries
are form OF corn which appeals TO travellers The
tortilla Is made OF corn flour aud is a first cousin
Of the pancake Before II cools II Is rolled up and
surprise party put inside It. usually little high
seasoned meat II Is then kept for future use. A
fRyortte breakfast In the Central American coun-
tries consists OF two tortllas which have been
heated before the fire. They and cup OF coffee
are enough TO satisfy even the hungriest Indian.
Totopztil tastes much better than II sounds 1t
Is a very thin light wafer made by the Indians In
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
GROWING In the Mind.

1t is said that Coleridge once ex-
claimed to Charles Lamb: 81 could
write plays just as well as Shake
speare, If 1 had a mind to" Eyes, "
said Lamb, that is just what you
Jack" 1t is a blessing, however, that
even though we may not be able to
do the work of great genius, we
may count upon growth in strength
and breadth of mind. You can do
with your mind today what you could
not do five years ago. If you will
give your mind an opportunity to
grow by hard, honest, faithful, severe;
work, you will be able to do much
more five years from now than you
are able to do today. If your mind
becomes poisoned with low ideals,
with poor literature, with wrong con-
ceptions of life. you may as well ex-l
pect it to grow, as to expect a plant
TO grow in your garden when youl
have allowed every sort of plant emf
envy to burrow about the roots and
feed on the stalks and leaves.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
Sea Gives up EatabIes.

Early strollers on the beaches as
far north as Belmar recently recov-
cred from the surf enough food to stock
country grocery, says a Sea Girt,
N. Y. dispatch to the New York Times.
The fiotsam included canned goods
of many sorts, but mostly tomatoes
and asparagus; one man carried home
three tubs of good butter and many
clothesbaskets full of lemons, all of
which were fresh and hard. Submarine
activity was secuted as a cause for the
pickings, but one guess as to their
origin was that some vessel, a warship
or possibly big yacht, returning from
a long cruise had passed up the coast
and her crew had emptied the larder
overheard so as to be certain of abso-
Iutely fresh provisions when next they
put to sea.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

the highest officer In army at present has two
silver stars.
The campaign Observation-Disclosures felt hats
with stin brims-afford another clue to the arm
60 which the wearer belongs. The hats of all en-
listed are alike. but the hat cord around the
crown reveals by Its color the branch of the serv-
Ice to which the belongs A blue cord signi
fes infantry. yellow cord cavalry, and red cord
artillery. either coast field. The men OF the
quartermaster's corps have bun, the engineering
corps red and white, the signal corps orange and
white and the hospital corps maroon and white
hat cords. officers OF all branches wear gold and
black hat cords the insignia on their collars being
the only indications of rank
The insignia of the quartermaster's corps Is a
winged wheel crossed by key and sword. OF the
engineering corps three turrets, and of the signal
corps crossed flags There are few other EN-
blems but these are the most important.
In addition 10 the hat cords used In the service
there are frequently seen the streets the red
white and blue cords OF the men who have been
at Plattshurg or other camps. but who are not
actually In the service. The home-defense men
wear green and white hat cords and slate-coored
uniforms to distinguish them from the regulars
New York sun
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

the southern part OF this continent. The corn from
which the cake is made is first slightly parched
and then pounded to a fine dust The cakes are
fakeike and not much thicker than wrapping
paper They carried In small bags thrown
over the shoulders of the hardy Indians
Totopztil is dry and crumpy and yet delicious IN
flavor as well sustaining in its qualities inc
biscuit and crackers OF civilization are tame In
favor ns compared with this aboriginal provender.
Corn nourshes In the fertile bottom of the mid
die West under the lee of the mesas OF Arizona
and even In regions of the Northwest, where until
recently II had q hard time to escape the frost
One of the greatest gifts which the Indians be-
slowed upon the world was this grain OF goid-
The general impression Is that the redskin was
merely a hunter when In reality he was a walking
experimental agricultural station. 1t Is one OF the
fnyorite outdoor pastlmes of the Indians of the
Southwest to laugh at the government agricultural
experts who have from time TO time been sent out
there to teach them how to grow corn
The Indians profess great interest, and not to
appear unapprcclative they used to plant corn
matches alongside those Of the federal apostles of
modern farming The government corn came up
bright and green and soon withered away, while
that OF the Indians fourished like weeping willows
by the rivers brink. The Indians In order to
avoid the killing dryness often lodged the kernels
three and four below the surface in the bottom
OF holes mnde by their planting sticks. Hence the
development of the deep growing corn which often
raises only its ears above the surface. The corn
or maize Is essentially tropical plant which had
its origin In Mexico and was adapted to this
climate by the Indians.
The agricultural secrets of the Mandan Indians
have recently been applied In the Dakotas with
such success that the domain of the tassel-
crowned King Corn has been much extended. The
Introduction of the Indian methods have made 1t
possible for the farmers to grow which can
be harvested within 60 days after II Is planted and
thus escape the frosts which would ruin 1t even
In it's maturity.
Corn. therefore should be an ideal food for both |
the soldiery and the civil population, for 1t now
may be raised abundanty In practically every part |
the country Vast tracts could be devoted to the
grain and many crops could be harvested. In win
ter the Americans could learn the value of the
hog and hominy, of the flavor of that delectabe
compound of cornmeal and pigs head. known as
scrappie and could eat with zest fried mush and
corn cakes. The summer would bring them
flour and poenta and many other foods derived
from the yellow cereal
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
He Was Cheated.

A Weehawken contributor claims he
got stung by street-corner medii
cine man the other night. He bought
a bottle of medicine for two shillin',
and he got with it rubber comb. a
pocket-knife. six lead pencils, a foun-
tain pen. two quires of writing paper.
a corkscrew, one package of chewing
gum, three decks of playing cards. a
handsaw and a copy of Webster's Tn
abridged Dictionary. The Teller prom
lsed to throw in bunch of quill tooth
picks. too. but didn't do it. The con-.
trib. says you can never trust these
travelin fakers.--New York Evening
Mail
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

iiE farmers Of the United States
ARE oB tbs firing line Of the great
war tpany. Thelr plows are worth
many cannon. The seed they SOW
Il worth regiments u men.
f0s no array can Tight without
food aud no nation can sustain war
without food The allies. our allies.
are beginning 10 feel the pinch OF
wnns, not Ia the same degree as tho
people OF central Europe. but that
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
Saving Home Garden Surplus.

enough vegetables wasted to keep the
table supplied all winter If they we're
put up in glass jars. 1t is possible to-
put up vegetables in such manueri
that they viii lose little of their att
tractive color and favor, and through
canning the surplus from the home
garden will do much to reduce the cost
Of living next winter
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
More Pressing Matters.

my friend" said the moralist ARE
you preparing yourself for mansion
in the skies?"
Il haven't got around to that yet"
replied the impecunious toiler 81 have
all can do to meet the monthly pay
ments on bungalow In the suburbs,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

"You are charging me for three
miles"
Yes, sir"
"But the distance is only two miles
and half
"As a general rule, sir; but we
skidded-"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

Sillicus-They met on q railroad
train. quite by accident, and in less
than three months they were married.
Cynicus-That's what comes of neg
fecting to take out an accident policy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15

MY husband is very devoted; he
anticipates my every WISH"
$50 does my husband mine; when
ever he thinks | am going to ask him
for something. he lights out"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
PROTESTS OF ESTEEM.

us Bllgglns patriot9"
Il don't know. He says he loves his country
THAT ought TO settle it,"
Wen, he says he loves his family. too. If he
doesn't treat his country any better than he does
his family doubt whether his love for country
wiz make much difference"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-06-15
EXPENSIVE INTELLECT.

"old Bosteiy says he has a mlllon-eioIlar brain y
observed the man who was always picking mn
choice bits OF information.
Hes quite right answered the other: at
would cost him fully that much TO find out what's
the matter with it,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To F. D. Alden, your heirs, exc cutors, assigns, or personal re- presentatives:
 You are hereby notified that l have expended in labor and inn provements the sum of one hundred dollars each year for the years 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916 on Goo Goo Association Group a placer mining claim situated on Shovel creek, a tributary of Solomon River and ~4cGrded and nore tally described in Vol 123 page 432 of the Cape Nome Mining and Recording District, Second Division, Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said claim.
 And you are further notified that if you fail to contribute your pro- portion of said expenditure within ninety days after the last publica- tion of this notice, your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your co-owner under section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 T. MULLIGAN.
 Co-Owner. Date of first publ. Aug. 1, 1917. Date of last publ, Oct. 31. 1917.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24

LONDON, Oct. 2..-The mighti- savage ferocity and intense deter animation was thrust against the British positions north of the Ypres Staden railroad today.
 This tremendous assault with picked Bavarian troops cen pelled tie British to withdraw short dis lance from one important position Y hich the Germans now hold.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
GREAT GERMAN COUNTERS
 PRESSED HOME FLANDERS

portance to the advance in Flanders and for this reason bloody fighting may be expected before the posi- tions will be finally relinquishcd by one side or the other.
 Haig says the Germans have ill these counters sustained ''very large losses in men,.
 The utmost ferocity and bitter ncs is marking the battles in this section and austains the indications already reported of the importance of the positions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24

The German counters still being delivered against other sections are now centcring in violence ana in tensity on the southern and eastern fringe of the Houthulst woods, be- tween Vengfwcgen and the kouler- Staden branch of the coastal rail- road.
 These positions were gained by
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
NOTICE.

The Northern saloon will close it's business on November 1. All accounts due by the saloon must be furnished before that time for pay ment. All outstanding accounts due the Northern Saloon should be paid before that date.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
NIGHT SESSION.

The damage suit cases were given a hearing at night session of the District Court last night.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24

the Anglo-French armies in the famous Monday drive and have been tho subject of attack upon the part of the Germans ever since, in deter mined efforts to regain them.
 They are admittedly of vital inn
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
\ CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

As I have decided to go to Dime, January 1, and 1 wish to reduce my stock, 1 will sell several lines at cost for 15 days only. Every ar ticle in the store reduced. can furnish your Home or calp com plete. Sale includes New Stock of Heaters, Stoves, and Ranges, Gents Furnishings, Hardware, Crockery ware, Beds. Sewing Machines, Fur Robes, Rubber Goods, in fact every thing except Groceries. Look for tags marked Special Sale. A chance to get your outfit cheap. Terms Spot Cash. No c. o. D. orders taken.
 Xmas Goods just received at cost.
 HOLr'S CASH STORE. Sale begins Wednesday, October IS, at D. m. Open evenings.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-10-24
ATTENTION PIONEERS.

AllEN HUN ONEEEtS. Special meeting Thursday, Oct. 25 at s F. M.
 Business of importance. All members requested to attend.
 THORULF LEHMANlI,
 President. SPECIAL RATE THE REST OF
 THE WEEK. Everything in store reduced. Oranges $5.50 per box, Cabbage IS lbs for $1.00. Sweet Potatoes lbs. for 25c., while they last. NOME GROCERY co.
 4. F. OESTREICH, Mgs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-09
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR

FAIRMoNT, June S.-[Editor The
West virginianl.-Much excitement
was created recently when strange
voice was heard in the neighborhood
of Cooks hospital crying "ship Alloy"
and asking for help. Many citizens
ran madly to the scene and began con-
gregating near the residence of Hon.
Thomas W. Fleming, overlooking the
Monongahela river, to see whether
or not a German submarine had in
vaded that stream near the foot of
First street.
In going up First street the atten'
ton Of passerBy was attracted by
the S. o. R. sign placed on top of a
submerged vehicle plying through the
alley extending from First to Second
street in rear Of the residences Of
John A. Clark, W. H. Conway, Epis-
copal church parish, Thomas W. Elem
ing and George DeBolt.
Seeing the delicacy of the situation,
from the viewpoint of too much pub
licity, immediate censorship was pro-
claimed and the public is not yet aware
as to the occurrence.
Some claimed it was the act Of an
alien citizen in trying to invade pri-
vate property. Others insisted that
it was the ice man, groceryman or
huckster trying to travel the alley in
peaceable pursuit of trade, while 9TH
ers were OF the opinion that, on &C.
count Of the offensive fumes and
odors, they must necessarily come
from human souls lost in some kind
of struggle.
1t finally developed that the alley
way, at that point, is almost impassa,
BILE on account Of the deep mud and
stagnated water and collected filth,
which has been permitted to remain
there by our city fathers for the past
several years, furnishing an eyesore to
the neighborhood apd a disgrace to
the city IN its choicest residential
section.
vox PoPULI.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-09

can find.
Or else make peace with your Lord.
90
The Allies got their ideas concern
ing dynamiting from the Mexicans
who use it to stop passenger trains
at various stations.
II you buy.a Liberty Bond have it
stipulated IN the contract that you
are at liberty to walk the streets Of
Fairmont without getting killed and
then fined by the mayor for not dy-
ing.
II General Pershing talked to US
like Ira Smith talked TO the mayor
yesterday we'd either soak our bean
in brine or drop out Of office unno-
.ticed.
No, we don't believe the tale that
Dode Watts and Jim Ice ate lunch
and supper ct Bowenita, yesterday.