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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15
PLAIN SPEAKING.

Young woman," said the irascible fam ilyA man. to the naughty saleslady. you needn't treat me with such lofty disdain."
 "werl, sir9'
 T didn't come in here for the. purpose of making love to you. I want to match this ribbon. and don't care hang whether it's the color of your eyes or not.'' PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15

Washington Bureau. 2O7 Hibbs Build ing.
 European bureau. Henrietta street. Covent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms AS to 30, inclusive Tribune Building, New York city: western business office, Tribune BuMling. Chicago. The s. c. Beckwith Special Agency, agents for fo1 eign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15

We cannot hold mortaIity's strong hand. king John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15
soFT-HEARTED JUDGE.

You are charged with reckless driv- ing"
 T guess I'm guilty, your honor" Were you intoxicated when the acci- dent happened?"
 ''why-er-yess"
 Tn that case I'll have to give you the limit of the law"
 Just moment, your honor. hadn't been drinking alcoholic liquors The young woman was riding with had just told me she thought we could both live on the salary I'm getting, and
 'Ahem! The minimum fine is s1O. Please pay the clerk"
 CERTAINLY NOT. It's shameful the way Mrs. Dubwaite talks about Mrs. Twobbies character What does she say about Mrs. rwob- ble,s complexion?'
 She says it's wonderful, and her fig ure superb
 "Umphl She's not making an enemy of Mrs. Twobble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15

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 THE AGE-HERALb,
 Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
LEss ENL1GHTENED pAYs.

LESS ENLIGHTENED DAYS. Oh, germs, germs. germs,
 We hear lot about them; The savants use such learned terms, Forsooth, we cannot doubt them. But long, long, long
 Ago our foreoears flourished: They even waxed exceeding strong Ard, my, the germs they Icurished!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-15

You are charged with reckless rdriv- ing"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

The presidency of Bengal, India,
imports as much goods as the whole
Of South America. According to a
recently issued report from the Bur-
Eau of Foreign and Domestic Com
nerce, Department of Commerce, Ben
gal spends $780, 00, 900 a year on for
eign made cotton goods. This is 10
per cent. of the total worlds trade in
,otton goods, and American manufac-
surers have practically no share in it.
Twenty-four five-ton trucks Of the
city departments of Baltimore are be-:
ing used to gather farm products
from country districts, in the attempt
by the city to reduce the prices of
foodstuffs. Four cities employees are
detailed to each truck, two to bargain
with the farmers and two to- run the
truck.
Unable to increase in any way the
salaries Of the guards and officers at
the Indiana reformatory, but DESTROYS
of assisting them to combat the high
cost of living, Davic c. Peyton, gen.
eral superintendent, is making ar
rangements to enable them to get
supplies at wholesale rates. The ar
rangement will include coal, -four,
possibly meat, lard, butter and other
leading staples that are needed by
housewives.
Three men employed in an automo-
bile factory in Detroit applied on the
same morning to marriage Clerk
oilarski for licenses to wed. Each
one, when asked for the 81 fee, gave
Mr.. Pilarski a $50 bill, saying he had
nothing smaller.
In all probability Miss Lillian
Johanson is the only woman machin-
list in the State of Maine. She works
at the Portland wharf garage and
machine shop, bending yer her lathe,
scraping carbon from piston heads,
lying on her back under some refrac-
tory automobile, or, in fact doing any
thing the skilled machinist is expected
to do.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
TO GET INTO THE LIMELIGHT.

For quite a long time we have been puzzled to
know the reason why the junior Senator from Mis-
sissippi always took hold of the short end OF every
great public question coming before Congress
Joining hands with any sort of minority OF Repub-
licans, Democrats (so-called), Progressives,
Mugwumps, ETC., in opposition to the policies ad-
vocated by President Wilson and a large ma
iority of the Democrats in Congress. However,
the caricature of Kirby, of Arkansas, and Varda-
man, Of Mississippi, in yesterdays Commercial
Appeal, BILL and Jim Explain" completely solves
the puzzle, viz: To get into the limelight. Evil
IDENTIFY his only means of attracting attention to
himself is to do something out of the ordinary
no matter what the effect may be upon the coun-
try at large, or how ridiculous it makes him ap-
pear.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue Of the power
and authority conferred upon and
vested in me as the trustee named ip
and designated by that certain deed
of trust executed on the 18th day Of
April, 1915, by C. M. Benjamin to me,
as trustee for the benit Of W. R,
Humphrey and S. L. Gwin, to secure
the payment of the Indebtedness
therein described, all Of which has
now been declared due and payable,
which said deed Of trust Is recorded
in book II, at page 1872, ct seq, Of
the Records of Mortgages and Deeds
of Trust on Lands Of LeAore County,
Mississippi, l, E. L. Mounger, as trus-
tee, as aforesaid, will, on Saturday,
March 18th, 1917, within legal hours,
at the request Of the owner and holder
of the Indebtedness secured thereby,
default having been made in the pay
ment Of said indebtedness, and in or.
der to pay the same, sell, in the man.
ner required by law and provided BY
said deed Of trust, at the South door
of the courthouse Of Leaore County,
Mississippi, in the City Of Greenwood,
at public auction, to the highest bid
der, for cash, the following described
property conveyed by said deed Of
trust, to-wit:
Lot seven az, in block thirty-thfee
1887, in the boulevard Addition 70
North Greenwood, in Letiore County.
Mississippi, as shown by the map Of
said Boulevard Addition recorded IN.
Book 2, at page 10. Of the Record Of
Maps of said County, together will.
all uses, ways, rights and privileges
conveyed or granted to the said, 9.
M. Benjamin by the decd from W. R.
Humphrey and s. L. Gwin, y TIE aid.
c. M. Benjamin datsd April -, 1915,
and recorded in book u, Ct page Sos,'
Of the Records Of Land Deeds of u.
fore County, Missiasippi.
Witness my sigi,sture this the 22nd
day Of February, 1917.
E. i. MCUNGER, Trustee.
3D. L"N AtNt.-I LFE.F"N- EL .t
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
FLORENCE WEBER IN FLORA
REILA.


Miss Florence Webber (late star 81
naughty Marietta), who sings the s's,s
role in the production Of this seasons
most striking musical success, 'floIs
Bella" will be the attraction o. w
Greenwood Theatre, Tuesday, Msl'A
18th.
Miss Weber has been heard ~
many delightful musical produc''In''
but it is safe to say she never ~.
had a role that fitted her more neaa'
than does that Of the Russian f.ip
cess Mania in this charming ply.
In the story Princess Mania return.
to her old stage life, for one n'sn'
only to win the love Of her huscsns.
It is a unique idea, and Miss WeDsl
splendid portrayal Of the charac.'
is the result Of Hong and careful ~.
ing. The authority Of this ar.l'a
rendition is the standard to winch ~
other numbers Of the excellent c0. .u
pany conform. Others in the cast WI
be-: Rhoda Nichols, Marion Dyer -"
drsd Shelley John L. Kearney' '0a1
Philips, Russell Lennon, and others =.
prominence in the musical c0msu'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

In the new congress the two main parties are
so evenly divided as to number that it is probable
a speaker. Now if the Democrats and re-
publicans will only agree and at the same time
to elect a speaker. Now if the democrats and re-
publicans will only agree an dat the same time
show some of that chivalry in which American
men are supposed to excel, they had better choose
the one lady representative for speaker. Miss
jeanette Rankin, the lady from Montana, would
likely accept and hold the balance even as between
the two great parties.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

An official report upon the RS. Il
prices IN the various countries since
the outbreak Of the war, issued In
London, shows that In England It has
been, 6s per cent In the cost Of food
Alone, for rents, which enter into the
cost Of living to "a very large degree.
have not risen. In Berlin the rise has
been about 1853 per cent, In Austria
l7S per cent. in the Scandinavian
stafes about "a per cent, in Australia
:SVp per cent, In New Zealand 1913
per cent. while In Canada the rise has
Deel only 10 per cent, Ths very great
rise 10 Germany and Austria IL attrib.
iuted 70 flooding the, country with
vast amount Of paper money. There
rwas no report on the rise in prices In
the United States, remarks Omaha
world-Herald, but the ordinary wage.
worker is inclined to insist that L Il
shout 800 pet cent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
IS IT A OR WAR!

Every week, and almost every day sees the
crisis in this country growing more intense.
There can be no doubt that well nigh everybody
from the president to the average man on the
street is anxious to maintain peace and yet each
day shows the danger of war more apparent.
For that neither the administration nor the
nation is to blame. The blame must rest with
Germany which, apparently, is seeking to make
things intolerable in this land unless the people
are content to lie down and willingly submit to ev-
cry provocation and insult thrown at them.
The unrestricted submarine warfare was bad
enough, and justified the slndering of diplomatic
relations with Germany. But the injury and in
suit to this country and to humanity which such
warfare meant has been followed by an attempt
of Germany to align certain nations against us,
especially in the bait to Mexico to seize Texas,
Arizona and New Mexico. And this tentative
proposal was made at the very time Germany was
protesting most friendly sentiments towards this
country and praising President Wilson for his pa
cifc utterances. The discovery of this plot has
naturally caused a most painful sensation
throughout the land and an outburst of indigna-
ton most righteous in its character.
As a matter of course these things are rapid
ly killing friendship which a large number Of peo-
pie felt for Germany, and for that Germany her
self is in fault. All hope that war may be avoid
ed, but if it is to be, there must be no torpedoing
American ships and no sacrifice Of American lives.
There are worse things than war, and among
them are the loss of self-respect, honor, national
integrity and many other qualities which any ma
ton, worthy of the name, holds dear and vital,
and which most certainly this nation throughout
the whole of it's history has stood for
through veal and woe. America wants peace,
but it is up to other nations whether or not peace
shall continue. All hope these nations may see
the light.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under, and for the purpose Of pay
ing the Indebtedness secured by, the
deed of trust from Katie Stephen and
James Stephens to R. V. Pollard, as
trustee for the benefit of B. T. Will
Hanson, dated January 3rd, 1918, and
recorded in book II, at page AZ, of
the Records Of Mortgages and Deeds
Of Trust on Lands of Lefore. Coun-
ty, Mississippi, I, s. L. Gwin, as trus-
tee substituted instead Of the said
R. v. Pollard, by appointment re-
corded in book II, at page 338, at said
records, will sell, at public auction, to
the highest and best bidder, for cash,
in front Of the South door of the
courthouse Of Lehore County, Missis-
sippi, in the City Of Green
wood, Mississippi, within legal
hours, on Saturday, March
nth, 1917, the property conveyed by
said deed of trust, lying and being sit
uats in, the said City Of Greenwood
in Leaore County, Mississippi, to-wit:
The West half Nv. 1-2) Of lot nine
(9) and the West half Nv. 10y of lot
twelve (12), in block thirty five 1857,
in the Henry Addition to the City Of
Greenwood, and also q strip of land
twenty five t25) feet wide of Of the
West end Of lots numbered thirteen
(13) and sixteen ((16), in the McShane
Addition to the City Of Greenwood,
lying adjacent to and South Of the
East half e. 1-2) Of block thirty
Ave 1867, in said Henry Addition, as
shown by the may Of said McShane
Addition recorded in book 2, at page
Il, Of the Records Of Maps Of Lefore
County, Mississippi.
Witness, my signature this the 23rd
day Of February, 1917.
8. L. GW1N, /.
/. Substituted Trustee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

In a very real sense, local government is the
foundation of all civil government, both state and
national. When, therefore, the foundation be-
comes weak by official w%rongdoing or by laxity as
to law, it becomes the patriotic duty of all citizens
to seek to remedy the evil, lest the whole fabric
of government become effected. If this were
kept more in mind, people would pay. more regard
to having civic affairs more honestly and ably
conducted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

In this country majorities are supposed to rule,
but a few men in United States senate contriv-
ed to defeat the will of both houses of congress
by their unpatriotic attitude on the bill to arm
merchantmen. The success of those obstruction
lists shows that in the interest of legislation and
of the common good, the rules Of the senate
should limit debate when circumstances so re-
quire, as they did the other night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

The man who prides himself on being a "can.
did friend almost invariably c~ontrives to make
q nuisance Of himself. In trying to live up to his
self estimate, he thinks he is at liberty to say
the most disagreeable things in most disagree
able way with little regard for the truth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Who can blame the Germans for retaliating on
the British for planting mines in the North Sea?
We can all remember when "our crowd thrashed
the "Coon Hollow" gang for filing our swimming
hole with snags. Nature is the same in all ages
and in all lands.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
For all pratical purposes a gr

For all pratical purposes a great deal OF
ones life is shortened each year by reason OF the
days and hours that are wasted or misspent, and
which cannot be recalled. 1t is not to be expected
nor would be it expedient that every moment be
put to highest use, but the wilful waste Of time
20 often seen is worse than the willful waste Of
money.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

The word, normal" is well nigh obsolete these
DAYS. The times are abnormal, so is the price
Of living and Of pretty nearly everything else Thai
enters into ones daily life. If normal" ever
comes back she ought t ODE welcomed with ut
most g~ladness, and the fullest care should be TAX
en- never to lose her again.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
Strenuous Training.

Slut are you strong enough to nan
die heavy trunks" asked the nots
manager Of the lightweight applicant
for a job as porter.
"Sure thing" answered the app''
cant. my best girl agitates the SCALE
at the 225.pound NOTCH"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

It is some relief to have the assurance OF
Japan that if this nation has to cross swords with
Germany the Sunrise kingdom will stand with
this country. Perhaps there is not so much in
the Japanese DOGGY as many people suppose.
Certainly it is to be hoped so.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

AS in law a man is supposed to be innocent Of
a charge until he is found guilty, so it is only
fair that a %pacifst, however extreme his views,
should be considered loyal to his country until
circumstances show the contrary. An unfounded
suspicion is bad and works harm.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Wasn't Congressman Fess, of Ohio, treading
on the Presidents toes when he offered a joint
resolution providing that the enxt Congress be
called to meet next month?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

No, we're not bowling for war and we're not
believing against it, for we don't want to be a
darned fool either way. But if it comes there is
only one flag for US.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

A fellow who has become a multi-millionaire
from the war profits has founded an institute for
the study of the consequences of war. Probably
expects to be the whole show himself.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
Not the Same.

"They tell me you are a good judge
Of human nature" said the fair widow.
eyes," admitted the old bachelor,
"and l have also a few ideas about
women"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
Called His Bluff.

LET me kiss you for your mother"
said the fresh young man
Nothing doing" rejoined the pretty
girl. "What right have you to NEEDLE
with mothers affairs?"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

A U-boat doesn't make a big target, and guns
will be of small use to our merchant ships with
out expert gunners to shoot EN-.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

After spending a n month trying to "save Wash
ington," Gypsy Smith, Jr., is probably not envy
ing Billy Sunday his go at the same job next
winter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

There is no accounting for the extravaganza
Of. American women. Cabbage leaves are now be-
ing used for personal adornment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Anyway, steamers Of the new line between
Philadelphia and South America are not likely to
have U-boat troubles.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

At a quieter time perhaps Congressman Mann
and Fitzgerald may finish their debate on: Is an
invitation to the White House official?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

The only neutrality that appeals to us is to
kick the fellow who kicks us, regardless Of who he
is. That's neutrality.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Garbage cans should be carefully disinfected
and laid away. There may come a time when
they will be in demand again.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Our wife found a bean in the pastry yesterday
and now she's saving it for the Sunday dinner.
Come over, Bill!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

It's the misfortune of some officials to be sus-
pected Of being more anxious to seem to be doing
something for the people than to be actually doing
it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Don't see why any prohibitionist should OF
let to prohibition that would prohibit.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Cinch prediction-that one Of the plans to or
ganize the next House will 60 awry.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Good guesser-the Chicago newspaper man
who sailed on the Laconia to describe at hrst-
hand its torpedoing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

MANY Senatorial ears must have burned when
Senator Brandegee said: I'VE have many Sena-
tors who generally desire to talk at length"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Spade up the back yard but save the worms.
They may be in demand before the summer is
over.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Sam Gompers rises to remark that prohibition
BY law is ian iniquitous proposition" Will it MT
him personally?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

I Any politician advocating ! craven peace
merely signs his own death warrant.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
Thouuht II Personal,

Hobart-The pettiest girls always
marry the biggest fools. you know.
Aimee-Am l to consider that In the
nature of a proposal?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

To Angelina: No, there were no war brides
among New York's women food rioters.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

II Wilson were . car, he'd probably lock u
w bsnchI " l~oud-mouthed near traitors.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
T. B. MINYARD
Artesian Well Contractor
Greenwood. ki0.

II interested in an artesian well
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

"That poet who lives next door told
me this afternoon that he is burning up
with the fire Of genius"
ayes. and his wife borrowed . h0d
Of coal from me this morning"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
ALL the Same.

A kiss from a hOmely girl
Is to my old-fashioned mind
As good as one from a pretty 81
That is, to a man that's blind.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09
on the Strict q. r.

on the Strict @. 7.
Hlx-What business are you -
gagged In at present?
Dix-Oh, I'm a silent partner y
deaf and dumb asylum.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Suspected Irish leaders will have to DO their
lading frp1p England.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Take Tho Daily Commonwealth,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

Cuban revolutionists now realize what lack Of
preparedness mssns.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-09

YOU know w1at happened to the wise guys
would not 10 Naah's tip TO- prepare,
ia a u ehusehI