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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Even Break.

80 you told iha, lady who jus,
called that was out katie|
"Yes. maam."
Too bad YOU had to tell that story,
Katie
"Oh, It's just as well, ma'am."
why so, Katle?'
"She was not very truthful herself,
ma'am.'
"Why 50, Katie2'
Because, she said she was sorry,
ma'am. Yonkers Statesman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

ground, Is doing some gardening this
year, II is unpatriotc and unfnshlon-
able to be idle Even In small back
yards, allotted to city dwellers, women
are gardening with enthusiasm, and II
they raise only n few vegetables for
the summer table, they are helping to-
ward conserving food for next winter.
In the smaller cities and towns wom-
en- have real chance TO do real work
toward producing the food that is go
ing TO be needed 10 last through next
winter, Those who know conditions
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Ohat' We'll Dressed > \
Women (J111 (JeaT$1W

Just ut the moment when woman
kind was ready and waiting for It,
there entered the Service suit II Is
n new garment for the new woman,
and It has been given this name,
duly christencd by the patent office.
II Is the spirit Of the times translated
Into apparel-a thing that we have
been waiting for without knowing that
we were waiting until It arrived,
Therefore II is welcomed with glad
acclaim, like that which greeted the
alrpancs that mndc the heart to sing
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Seeds Used as Fuel.

Hundreds Of tons of peach and
apricot seeds, which have been thrown
away every season heretofore by the
canning factories In the great fruit
districts Of California, ARE now sold
ms fuel and bring $3.50 ton retail.
Formerly the seeds We're considered
too hard for fuel, but recently 1t was
found that when heated in stove
burning hard coal they soon pop open
and ignite, after which they burn with
an intense glow like that Of nnthra-
cite, and are practically smokeless. be-
sides holding fire well.-Popuar Me-
chanics Magazine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

teal service-in the strawberry patch
for instance.
The small apron has two pointed
pockets that monopoize good share
Of its surface. one side OF the cushion
Is made Of oilcloth or leatherette, and
there Is small pocket at the top The
Sunhonnct, as pictured. has chinstrap
Of smrred ribbon, but might be fasten.
ed with a strap made of cretonne.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

Tie man who drops into ruek
And makes a sorry mess " lie.
II he's unmarried hlames his luck.
And II he's married hlames his wife
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
LOOK OUT FOR YOUNG TREES

Young trees should be watched care
fully and the open spaces In the ground
about them, which have been made by
the wind swaying the trees, should be
well firmed down. This Is important
after the brisk, strong spring winds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

y y
may be cooked nj one time.
Stuffed Egg Salad.-Cook four eggs
until hard ana after Smelling cut
lengthwlSe into halves; remove the
yolks ana beat to paste; add IA.
bleSpoonful Of chill sauce, two table.
SpooniulS Of minced chicken and ten.
spoonful of melted butter. When
blended I'LL into the egg whites and
arrange on n bed Of crisp heart leaves
or lettuce, pouring over thick boiled
dressing; garnish with capers and
slices of picked bccts
Palatable Steak Ends,-Crop the
tough end Of II porterhouse steak rath.
er coarSely; cook II In Il little butter
win Il Sprinkling Of pepper and salt
add two tableSpOonfus of milk, dredge
with Drowned flour, toss II in fourth
OF cupful of cream and serve with
baked potatoes.
Peanut Butter.-Shcll and blow oY
the brown skins from the nuts: rub.
bling them between two coarse towels
VIII help the process. Dust them with
salt and grind ut once; pack into glass
Jars or tumblerS, cover and keep In
cool place. Four tnblespoonfuls of but.
ter Is added to each pound Of nuts by
some, who consider II IN Improvement.
Rice Spoon Bread.-Take cupful
OF corn, two tablespoonfus of butter.
n cupful of boiled rice and two.thirds
OF cupful OF boiled water Il cupful
OF milk, two beaten eggs. one and A
fourth teaspoonfulS OF salt. and a
teaspoonful Of baking powder. Beat
well and bake In hot custard cups well
Hermits.-Soak cupful Of secdless
raislns overnight, then drain. Beat
half II cupful Of butter to Il cream and
add gradually one cupful of brown
sugar, one teaspoonfu Of milk one
of molasses. two eggs
beaten Hight, the ruiSins and two cup
IulS of flour, II tcaSpoonful of cinna-
mon half Il tcaSpoonful of mace two
and half tcnSpoonfuls Of baking
powder, all well sifted. Drop from Il
spoon and bake in n moderate oven.
More flour should be added if the
axes spread In baking
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
SUGGESTIONS FOR HOUSEWIFE.

Every spot Of ground available
should be put into things for the tn
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

Young men who go counting should
bear In mind that the prettlest flowers
are not necessarily the most fragrant.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Druggists Customers Praise
Kidney Medicine

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is the
best seller on the market today in this
locality. believe it is all that is claimed,
and during my experience of eight years
m handling It as a kidney, liver and blad.
der remedy ! have never heard single
complaint and know that it has produced
very beneficial results in many cases, &C.
eordlng to the reports of my customers
who praise it highly.
Very truly yours,
HERBERT S. MAXWELL.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

or, much time and
labor may be saved
by making II little
more than Is neces.
sary for the meal
for which II Is In.
tended. Rice may
be served In scv.
eral ways 50 that II
Iiifupr uIliilt v
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
HeKTTCHEN
GBLNET7243& &
A handful OF dustt is death, It Is
birth.
II is naught-it Is all since the first day
OF earth.
II is fame, It is fortune, and laughter
and tears,
And II looks all the mystery lost In
the years,
A handful OF dust
GOOD THINGS FOR THE HOME
TABLE.

Where there nre proper facilities fer
Keeping foods from one day to anoth.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

, Plant Radishes and Lettuce.
Plant radishes and lettuce as soon
rs the ground can be got In condition,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

Every man has lain on his own
frencher-Old English Proverb.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

The only thing that walks back from
the tomb with the mourners and re-
fuses TO be buried is character.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing be sure and
mention this paper, Regular ffty.cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
STOCK LICK lT-STOCK LIKE IT

For Horses, Cattle, Sheep
and Hogs. Contains Cop
peras for Worms, Sulphur
for the Blood, Saltpeter
for the Kidneys, Nux
Vomlca, Q Tonic, and Pure
Dairy Salt. Used by Vet.
erinarians II years. No
Dosing. Drop Brick 10
feed.box. Ask your dealer
for Black mans or write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
REGISTRATION LISTS
 CAUSE AMUSEMENT T
Many Unusual Names Are Revealed to Members of Mechanical
 Force

The registration lists being published in The Age-Herald have furnished much amusement to the members of the me chanical force. wherein the spelling of proper names was many times incor- rect and other times when the pecu- liality of the names was most notice able.
 The most striking case of funny names" was that of a colored man. who had his complexion emphasized when he was given this name to carry through life: Real Night" No one in The Age Herald office happens to know Real Night, but the presumption is that he is prospective soldier of the darkest hue.
 Other noticeable unusual things among the mass of names could be mentioned to the extent of about column, but one of them happens to be where a very prominent young man, who holds a semi-public position, in registering gave his residence as Beach street, when it is well known fact that he resides at the Ridgely. Now all of these things could very likely be explained, but on the registration lists they are not made clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
WOODLAWN BONDS

Just here it will be in order to mention the fact that in the suburban bond list it included the sum of S13,000 per cent Woodlawn bonds. The city has an op- tion to retire or call in these bonds at any interest period: and in view of the fact that bank balances. liberty bonds, etc. produce only 31s per cent, the tax payers will naturally inquire why it is that the city commission has not taken up these Woodlawn bonds long before now.
 In referring to the action of the Real Estate exchange in it's resolution for pro- lection of the sinking fund" one Of the commissioners writes as follows. He says:
 Now, well defined movement Is on foot to coerce pledge from candidates to reduce this special tax from 5 mills to mills upon the false theory that mills IS not needed and cannot be used for any purpose except to pay the in- terest on bonds issued prior to 1901 and to provide a sinking fund to pay them off at maturity"
 In reading the resolutions and the re- marks of Mir. Motion. as published ! see no statement or insinuation that thO amount of money was mot needed" In fact. Mir. Motion stated that if the sur plus of the mills tax over the neces- sary amount to care for the sinking fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
OVER sSA5OO FOR CHARITY LS
 RAISED BY THE FOLD NEWSBOYS''
FIRST LECTURE
 ON THE ELIJAH z Rehearsal Tonight at Capi- tol Park or Parish House
 of Advent Church

For the past four Thursday nights rain has prevented the beginning of the series of lectures to be given " Rev Henry M Edmonds on Elijah. These lectures are for the benefit of the singers who are to compose tno great chorus that is to render the Elijah during the coming winter, In order to provide for rainy nights i'll the future the community music com mittee has arranged with the Church of the Advent to use the parish house. corner Twentieth street and sixth ave nue. If the grandstand in the park is unsuited for meeting the lights will not be turned on and in this way the singers will know that the rehearsal is being held at the parish house.
 All members of the community chorus are urged to attend the .e- hearsal at the park tonight at S:l5 o'clock, rain or shine, as there will De some special singing for them to do next Sunday that will require re- hearsal Aside from the 20-minute talk by Dr. Edmonds, the singers will re- hearse the Elijah and the special num- bers for the next "sing." The lectures are free and all are invited to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
WEATHERLY IS NOT IN RACE FOR PRESIDENT z
 Commissioner Says He Is Through With Politics and Will Resume Law
 Practice

Commissioner James Weatherly has returned to Birmingham after pleas ant vacation spent In North Carolina, his family having accompanied hinl. MT. Weatherly always goes back to his old home for his vacation just prior to the Fourth of July, as this is hia birthday and the cause for a family reunion.
 T came home a day or so earlier in order to be here to see what the Civic association was going to do on Old Newsboys Day, and I am much pleased with what I have seen. It is great-in fact, the greatest stunt that Birmingham has ever put over, ac- cording to my way of thinking" said MT. Weatherly.
 When questioned about the possibtl- ity of his running for the presidency of the city commission, rumors to this effect having become general since the withdrawal of MT. Ward from the race, MT. Weatherly stated emphati- cally that he would not make the race for the presidency of the commission, or for anything else. q am going back to my law practice, and I am not go- ing to run for anything he said with emphasis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
REALTORS TO DISCUSS
 MOTION RESOLUTION
City Attorney Ullman Will Speak on the Five-Mill Tax at
 Luncheon
"Neep your mind on your business, Let politics alone; Get after your prospect,
 And sell him n home."

The above may not be good poetry, but it sounds like good advice and comes from Secretary McDavid of the Real Estate exchange in his weekly letter to the membership. This final paragraph to the letter in verse is con
 sidered appropriate, following the all
 nouncement to members that there is going to be something doing when the
 Molton 5-miu tax resolution comes up
 for discussion today at the regular weekly luncheon a the Hillman hotel. City Attorney NJ. M. Ullman has besn invited to talk to the realtors on the 5-mill sinking fund tax and will oe allowed to explain wherein, accordin : to his analysis of the situation, the reduction of the 5-mill tax will affect
 the financial condition of the city.
 The exchange has taken advantage of every source of information before taking action on any subject, it IS said. and MT. Ullman's address will doubtless be heard with a great deal of interest. A report of the work done by the realors yesterday as "old news boys" will also be heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
War Service Department
 of the Public Library

The war service department of tho public library is open and ready for business. The walls are hung with recruiting posters and decorated with flags of the allies.
 The war service librarian is ready to answer all questions, provided they pertain. however, remotely to the war. Her province will be to aid not only the men who go to war. but the peo- pie who stay at home. She will .ell over the telephone. Main 403S, the qualifications for enlistment in vari- ous grades of the service and how to ged rid of potato bugs.
 The bulletin board will give tie latest information about recruiting and patriotic societies. On the map of the United States colored pins will show the location of military trainns camps. cantonments. naval bases, avia- tion fields. On the foreign map the progress of the armies will be fo,- lowed by means of pins, which will be changed from day to day.
 The public, library is an essen dtal part of the mobilized nation. The war service department is the kernel of tine public library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
SALISBURY ARRESTED IN NORTH CAROLINA
Alleged Forger Wanted Here for Fraud on
 Local Bank

G. R. Salisbury, wanted here by police authorities on a charge of forgery, is being held in Shelby, N. C., for local de- tectives. Detective Brannon will leave Birmingham this morning for Shelby to bring him here for trial. Detectives H. Ben Brown of the city department and Charles E. Mclean of the Burns agency were the local detectives who were seek ing to bring him into custody, and who had authorities hold him in North Caro- lina
 Salisbury was in Birmingham on June 16 when he made himself known to the president of the Civic association here in view he said, to establishing some kind of a textile plant here. In this way he met a number of prominent citizens. On q busy Saturday he managed to get account to his credit at a local bank, showing a check book on bank in Phil adelphia, and saying that he had s6100 to his credit in that institution. Shortly after this he drew a check on the local bank and left the city for Atlanta, leav- ing here an unpaid bill at a leading hotel He was later located in Shelby and is being held for the local officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19

Organization is a great thing. In fact, it is the steam of enthusiasm that makes the wheels of progress go around-whether they be turning for individual in- terest, for community bet torment, for civic pride or for sweet charity's sake.
 Birmingham people never expected to see her most prominent citizens in their barefeet, their faces painted, short brooches on, faces motley, col larless, coatless, yelling out the sale of daily newspaper on the streets of Birmingham. But that is what they saw yesterday.
 The Civic association has scored an other triumph with it's successful cam paign for funds to replace the lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
Realtors Carry Off Loving Cup, But Kiwanis Club Proves Close Second
 in Contest
INDIVIDUAL WORK
 ON VARIOUS TEAMS
 PROVES INSPIRATION
Pennies, Dimes, Dollars and Five Spots" Were Piled High at Civic Asso-
 citation Last Night

It took the entire office force of the Civic association and three bank tellers that were called in for the occasion until almost 9 o'clock to get anything like a complete estimate of the amount taken in by the "old newsboys' and girls for
 charity yesterday, but when the final total was summed up, it was estimated that it would be in excess of $45oo.
 The Knights of Columbus and several individual "boys" are yet to be heard from, and their report may swell the amount considerably.
 The loving cup offered for the largest amount raised was won by the Realtors from Saks' corner with $770.o3 TEeir nearest rivals were the Kiwanis club with $71690
 These two organizations alone raised al most a third of the total. The larg- est amount raised by one man was $2s2 36 by T. J. Crttenden. He was fol- lowed by Jere Gwin with $l23.S5 and R. DuPont Thompson with s106.4S Mr. Thompson led in the morning collections with $7s. .6O Altogether, about $lloo worth of papers were sold before g o'clock. ALL GOES TO CHARITY Not only the actual money that was raised will go to the charities, but also part of the equipment The stages, the lumber of whicir was donated by the Bar nett Lumber company and the erection paid for by the merchants, will be torn away and the lumber given to several charities which are in need of it. The manager of the Majestic theatre is ne- gotiating with the Community club for tEe purchase of the Hawaiian costumes worn by the girls at Loveman's corner. The costumes of most of the days sell lers are for sale cheap, and the money will be given to one of the charities.
 One of the features of the individual work was the amount raised by Miss Roberta Wilson, of moving picture fame, now residing in Birmingham. Size went up to the Hillman hotel about noon and raised $100 without trouble. One of the men to whom she talked gave her $2l and declared that the fve-minute con versation he had had with her was worth twice as much. Altogether, she raised in excess of $50.
 The announcement of the winners of prizes, excepting the cup, which the Realtors have cincked, will not be made for day or two until the accounts have been rechecked, as several are running very close. The Il highest will be given rewards, but all who participated in the celebration feel amply repaid. A committee from the Civic association visited the Lyric and Bijou theatres last night between acts and thanked the actors for their cooperation and assistance. Let ters will be written to all the amateurs who presented free acts thanking them for their help.
 SOME LARGE PURCHASES The largest individual subscription ot the day was one of S250 to the Kiwanis club. Louis Saks paid S150 foi the first paper that was auctioned off on his corner. and T. H. Motion paid $5j for the next. Master Eugene Johnson
 tContinued on Page seyen)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
Suits Filed

Suit wGs filed yesterday for 5000 damages by George w. Stiles against the city of Birmingham The plaintiff alleges that water plug was care lessly left in such a position that he fell over it and severely injured him.
 Suit was filed yesterday by Jesse M. Lacy against the Glee-Cola company for $500 damages. The plaintiff alleges that an automobile owned and oper- ated by the defendant backed out of an alley, struck his car and damaged it to the extent named.
 Suit was filed yesterday by Lizzie Middlebrooks against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company for 5000 damages, alleging personal injuries.
 Suit was filed yesterday by Joe Stovall pro ami Enlis Stovall, against the Alabama Great Southern railroad for $250O damages, alleging personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19

donations to five of the city's leading charitable institutions. This associa- tion has popularized an event that will very likely stand in Birmingham from year to year, reaping bigger and bet ter harvest as each years history is |reccrded. To this live bunch Birming- ham owes its thanks, and the organ izations benefited will give thei. eternal gratitude
 MANY ENTITLED TO CREDIT There are so many men in Birming- ham entitled to credit for their work yesterday that there is no attempt
 made in any quarter to place resert where it is due for the men them selves wanted only one thing for their
 contribution of time and means-suc- cess of the day, and they received that far in expectation of their hopes. Newspapers sold as high as $250, this amount being paid for one by the
 Kiwanis club; another sold for $150 to
 Louis Salxs, another for $100 to Louis
 Pizitz, one to the courthouse employees
 for $100. another for $60 to Caheen Brothers, and another for $60 to Bur ger Dry Goods company. Several went
 for $50 and on down the line to $1. EPOCH IN CIVIC HISTORY The day was an epoch in Birming- hams civic history
 When T. J. Crittenden, the daddy" of the idea, brought the matter before
 (Continued on page seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
STATE BANKERS WILL
 DISCUSS FOOD CROPS

Alabama Bankers association agricul- tural committee will meet this afternoon at the Tutwiler hotel for the purpose of discussing the production of food crops.
 Every member of the committee is expected to be present, and according to J. Kirk Jackson, president of the state associaton, a full attendance will be re- corded. The meeting will be presided over by Adolph Hohenberg of Wetumpka, chairman of the committee. Matters pertaining to the conservation of food and other topics of an agricultural nature will come up for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
THEFT OF BRIDGE
 TIMBER ALLEGED

Eight negroes were arrested yester- day by Detectives Fuller and Street in connection with the theft of about $500 worth of bridge timber of the Central of Georgia railroad from the Fifth avenue track between Forty sixth and Forty-seventh streets. They were Hattie Ford. Hattie Graham. Mary Brown. Matte Lockett, Annie Bottle, Ed Walker. Will Jackson and Clara Coleman. They all are being held on grand larceny warrants.