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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

Liberty Is a slow fruit. It is never
cheap; 1t Is made difficult because free
dom is the accomplishment sea par
fectness Of man.-Emerson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

Il would like to put plenty of at
war"
Then. why not Join the aviation
coFpsT'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20
Physical ImnossihiIitx.

"You can't hang up your hat in this
house. young man."
81 know l can't sir; you're sitting
on It,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mothers who value
the health of their chill
dren should never be
without MOTHER GQAY'S
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN. for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds. Relieve
Feverishness. Worms.
Constip alton, Head
ache. Teething disorders
and Stomach Troubles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

A leather-cOvered metal tube 10 be
slipped over an umbrella to roll 1t tight
has been patented in England.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

To keep clean and healthy take DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

suffering, and TWO
doctors d. cided
that / would have
to go through an
operation before ]
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
LydiaE. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before SUBJ
hitting to an opera.
ton. Itrelieyedme
from NV fr0llblaa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

Some men never do things by halves.
They 90 out to have tooth hlied and
come back full all over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

any Substitute. Used by Mothers for
81 years. Sold by Druggists everywhere
rs cts. Trial package FREE. Address
The MOTHER GRAY CO.. LIE ROY. N. \.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20
Famine and Diseases.

The cessation of labor, the obstacles
placed to the employment of those
without work, the acquisitions of ma
chinery and cattle. as well as yeXations
of all sorts have once more evoked
that plague which we believed to have
been forever overcome in Europe
famine.
Working In close cooperation with
the Belgian and allied governments,
the commission for relief in Belgium
has striven by all possible means &c
lessen its horrors and to facilitate the
enormous task assumed by the ma
tional committee ON food supply. In
1917 1t has been confronted by stu
pendous difficulties; importations fell
far short of needs, tonnage was lack
ing, and the enemy mercilessly torpe-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

No man can make money as pir-
ate and give it away as a Christian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20

He's a good sport who occasionally
admits his own failure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20
First SUGGESTION.

Il am tired of it all My life is a
BLANK"
Income tax oneT'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-20
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-'T suffered from .
female trouble which caused me much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Hubert scruggs is i'll at her home on Highland avenue, suffering from an attack of la gNppe.
 Mrs. Sadie H. Cheeseman is improv- ing. following an attack of influenza.
 Mrs. w. Marvin Woodall has re- ceived notice of the safe arrival over- seas of her brother, Thomas D. Me- Caskey.
 Miss Margaret Bradshaw is improv- ing at her home following an attack of appendicitis.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. R. Copeland have received notice of the safe arrival of their son, Capt John Copeland. over sea.
 Mrs John Copeland will spend the winter in California with her mother during Captain Copelands stay over sea.
 It will be of interest to the many friends of Miss Virginia B. Handley to learn that her mother, Mrs. l.. s. Hand : ley, has received a telegram from the American Red Cross headquarters, New York city, telling of her safe arrival oversea.
 Corp. E. M Holmes of Camp Me- CIellan is spending a few days in the city with his parents MT. and Mrs. E. H. Holmes
 The many friends of Mrs Frank Clarke will regret to learn that she is i'll at Gulfport, Miss, suffering an attack of influenza.
 Miss Margaret Moore is III with in- fluenza at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. r. Moore on South Nine- teenth street
 r.sR R. Stotlar of Tuscaloosa is ill in the city with influenza.
 Mrs. R. F. Johnston left last even ing for Cincinnati, where she will be he guest of her sister. Miss Myrtle Miles.
 Friends of Miss Lucy Lyman Powell will be glad to learn that she is im- proving following an attack of in fluenza
 Among the Birmingham teachers spending the time at Jacksonville. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
WARDS -sWINDALL

wedding of interest to large circle of friends was that of Miss Mary Swim dall and Lieut.. R. S. Ward, which took place on Thursday afternoon at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. J. A. HendriclS. at East Lake.
 The entire house was thrown open and adorned with quantities of palms and ferns combined with cut flowers.
 Before the ceremony a musical pro- gramme was rendered by Miss Gertrude Wood at the piano and Miss Verna Mae, soloist, and Miss Leta Hendricks, vio- lnist.
 The maid of honor was Miss Fannie Mae Riddle, who was very lovely in a white georgette crepe frock with black picture hat. Her flowers were pink roses.
 Little Miss Olivia Prescott and Dorothy Carlisle were the tiny flower girls and formed an aisle with streamers of pink tulle through which the wedding party entered They were dainty in frocks of white with pink sashes.
 The groom was attended by MT Fred Bryant as best man and the bride en- tered with her father, Rev. Mir. Swim dall, by whom she was given in mar riage and was very lovely picture in her travelling suit of dark blue cloth with black hat. She wore corsage of brides roses and valley lilies.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. A. Hendriclz and was witnessed by only the family and few close friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Weekly Financial Review

New York. October 12.-On very pro-
 nounced expansion of operations the stock
 market this week underwent further re-
 adjustment of quoted values as result
 of foreign military and political devel. opments,
 The cleavage between so-called war shares and those most likely to be strengthened by the collapse of the cen tral powers, became more marked, ship-
 pings, oils and utilities gaining from 3 to 15 points while war brides reacted in some instances to minimum prices of the year.
 Rails preserved an even balance, evinc- ing neglect until the latter days of the week, when rans-Continentals. Changers. coalers and low-priced western and south western issues jumped suddenly forward l at gains of to points, Despite the previous weeks enormous expansion of local bank loans, due pri-
 marily to Liberty Loan requirements, traders in the more mcrcurial fluctuat- ing specialties again had little difficulty in obtaining accommodations for the fur | therance of their commitments. The only direct reflection of the i'm pressive advices from abroad, was seen in the continued decline of exchange on virtually all the neutral countries. Re- mittances to France also eased on ces-
 sation of the recent inquiry for bills on Paris.
 Railroad and industrial conditions indi- cated slight halt, although earnings of the leading transportation systems were in keeping with the very favorable re- turns for August.
 General mercantile conditions were re- ported as quite satisfactory shipments of textile thus far this month, being the
 largest in volume to the corresponding
 month of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

the lonely. sick soldiers so far from home and loved ones.
 Mrs. Richard H. Stickney. the splen- did chairman of womans work, wno ts giving her entire time to this beautifl,i mission of love. was gratlned at the fine response given by Anniston ant Oxford in answer to the appeal for clothing for the Begians. Mrs Leon Ullman acted as chairman Of this phase of work and received valuable assistance from Mrs Q. H. Parker. Mrs J. D. Hun ter, Miss Mamie McIntire. Miss Carrie Sterne, Mrs. Wheyland. Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Wallace cater. The Belgian box. when packed, contained 14Ss garments Mrs. A. Fl. Shepperd was chairman of the linen shower. and sent off several hundred towels to be used in the hos pitfalls over there.
 The autumn activities of the Ycuns Woman's Christian association have begun. Miss Louise Baskin has csAst s,s of the recreational ana educational fot lures. which are bringing joy and profit to large numbers.
 The French class. recently oyganized 5y Miss BaslS.n, met for the fsrss ies- son Tuesday evenins Mir taydon Of
 tIoniiG..sa ~n .s.ss sYssa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

scription was highly prized, because 1t represents real sacrifice and true pa- triotism.
 Mrs. w. F. Johnston. Jr., the Annis- ton chairman, and a fine committee of workers, are getting splendid results from their loyal efforts. The mems Lib- erty Loan committee is making can- vass among the business and industrial sections of the city, and the canvass by the womans committee is chiefly among the women of the residential portions. The two committees are heartily CO., operating in everything pertaining 10 the Fourth Liberty Loan, both hav- ing only one aim in view, to see Cal houn go oyer the top
 As the casualty lists grow longer. zeal for the Red Cross. the greatest agency for the alleyiation of suffering grows in intensity. The loyalty of An niston women was demonstrated on lass
 s~naaT, when ai emereeiteN cal came from Camp Mcclellan for sheets. Willing fingers aborea all Ray ani bg sunday afternoon s21 sheets were made and sent to the base hospital. Numerous requests came every day during the past week, and 10 each call earnest, busy patriots quickly responded. cossnting it rare privilege to have at part in caring fo;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
HOLLAND MUSIC ARTISTS ARE TO
 MAKE HOME TN MONTGOMERY THIS WINTER
By RosAL1E ARM1sTEAD HIGGINS

Montgomery, October 12.-(Special) Montgor .ery is fortunate in having this winter a voice. teacher of such expe- rience and such rare ability as Madame Maria De Santy Reidel. Madame Reidel and her husband, Moo Reidel. concert violinist, and a pupil of Carl Flesch, expect to make Montgomery their home this winter and are with Mrs. Herbert Goldthwaite in the Pines in Cloverdale Monsieur and Madame Reide are both Hollanders, who came to America before the war expecting to make this coun- try their home, and throughout the four years of the war have had most pro- nounced and decided broadly sympa- : thies.
 Madame Reidel. a mezzo soprano. the daughter of Count De Santy, was born in Batavia on the Island of Java In the Dutch East Indies. At the age of 15. seeming to give evidence of a voice of great promise she was sent to Vienna and placed under the sponsorship of her aunt, Louise Lauw. a prominent concert and opera singer and friend of Ade- lima Patti. At the death of this aunt
 
 tion of autographed photographs, which she has in her possession now, indicating as great admirers of her aunt's art and voice Liszt, Gounod. Rossini Auber. Yer al and other composers of equal note. besides host of singers and conductors of the day.
 After the death of her aunt, Madame Reidel continued her studies with Gens bacher in Vienna; Daniel De Lange in Amsterdam, and finally with Lola Beeth and Lilli Lehman, one of the best known of European teachers and opera singers After four years as an assistant in Lola Beeth's studio, Madame Reidel appeared in opera in Achen, Germany, and con certized through Europe and in India. During her own childhood spent in the Indies she learned many of the strange oriental dances of the natiYes-some of them very characteristic and graceful, and these she often danced in society in Paris
 After spending few years in this country Madame De Santy Reidel has be- come thoroughly iubued with the Amer ican spirit and even before war appeared on the European horizon. she mad de- termined upon making this her home
 Miss Elizabeth s. Powell is the at- tractive daughter of MT, and Mrs J. w.
 
 recommended to the commission for Red Cross overseas service in Italy. She has received notification to apply for a passport and will sail as soon as her recommendations receive the approval of the war department. Miss Powell, who is an expert accountant, has been audi tor of the Exchange hotel for the past three years. When the call for over seas workers came, Miss Powell was the first woman in America to file her application with MT, Dave Holloway. as- sociate director of the bureau of per- sonnel of the gulf division of the Amer ican Red Cross. Miss Powell is a wom- an of unusual intellect and ability and has many friends in the city who are Wishing her every success in this splen- did work she has undertaken.
 Every woman in Montgomery who de- votes 75 hours to gauge work in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be no meeting of the Eleanor Hord club until further mo- tice,
 Ali meetings of the womans home guard have been postponed until fur ther notice All drills at the Ath- ietic club will be discontinued as we'll as the medal contest.
 There will be no meeting of the class in elementary theosophy and dietics tomorrow afternoon at Cable hall The next meeting will be an nouneed later.
 In order to comply with the order of the health department of our city, there will not be a meeting of the dis trict C. D. rally Tuesday night winch is the regular time for the meeting These meetings will be postponed in- definitely.
 The ladies of the Highland Meth- odist church Missionary society wish to express appreciation for the cen tribGtions received on "Old Tire Day" January 10 is the next ''Old Tire Day" and all friends are requested to save their tires and innertubes for that day.
 The meeting of the Highland Book club which was to have met Friday. October IS. with Mrs. T. II. Molton, has been postponed.
 The Minerva Child Study circle will not meet on Tuesday as was announced and the date of the next meeting will be announced later.
 There will be no meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Simpson Methodist church this week.
 The Impromptu club of Inglenook will not meet this week.
 There will be no meeting of the Volun- teer Relief association on Wednesday on account of the influenza.
 s* 2 On saeeount of the city ordinance ask ing that there be no gathering the Ala bama IF L. A. to O. R. c. will hold no meetings until further notice,
 There will be DO meetings of the Wom- ans society of the South Highland Pres byterian church this week.
 Owing to the health conditions of the city the Birmingham Chapter 1lS. O. E. S., will not entertain the Jefferson coun- cil on Wednesday as was announced.
 There will be no meeting of the ladies auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church this week
 There will be no meeting of the Hunts vile avenue C. l.. s. c. until further notice.
 The Nineteenth Century club will not meet this week Date of next meeting to be announced later.
 Miss Adele Shaws school at St. An drews church, is closed for the present and the opening will be announced later.
 The Twentieth Century Housekeepers club will not meet on Wednesday with Mrs. F. K. Robinson and date of the next meeting will be announced later.
 
 The Arena Chapter, O. D. s., has post poned all meetings for the present on account of the health conditions and the members will be notified about the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

Red Cross rooms is entitled to wear a red cross on the sleeve of her uniform. Mrs. Henry l.. Hattemer was the first woman in Montgomery to earn this cross. Mrs. w. Q. Thomas now has the right to wear similar cross, having devoted 75 hours upon gauge work.
 wedding of cordial interest in Mont gomery occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Jack Giovanni, when Mrs. Orline Taylor Lee and Lieut.. Victor M. Roberts were united in marriage. The wedding was a quiet one, and the ceremony was performed in the presence If only few close friends. The wed- ding had been set for a later date but due to the epidemic of influenza in the city the time was moved up.
 The bride is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. dails Taylor of this city. She is an attractive young. woman and is we'll known in Montgomery.
 Lieutenant Roberts comes from Colum- bia, s. C., at which place he was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
Aldrich Oversubscribes
 Her Quota 100 Per Cent
Convicts Buy Bonds In Most Entbusi-
 astic Manner at Munes


 Aldrich. October (Speciall l-rhs Fourth Liberty Bond quota of this place has been oversubscribed by more thar 100 per cent Seventy subscribers took s6OcO worth of bonds. It is expected that before the drive closes this will be ma terialy increased.
 One gratifying feature of the sale was the amount of bonds bought by the state prisoners who are confined here Through J. D. Evans, warden. the men subscribed very literally. Mir. Evans encouraged the men to show their patriotism and interest in the affairs of the government by investing money earned through bo- nuses and extra work, in the bonds. They were enthusiastic buyers and seemed anxious to do their bit in the only way left open to them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

during the closing of the schools are the Misses Adele and Julia Gaboury, Miss Mary Bowlin Stewart and Miss Emma Agee Mattison.
 Mrs. D. c. Pinion of Nashville who spent the past few months in the city with her granddaughter, Mrs. c. E. Harvie, left a few days ago for a short stay with relatives in Nashville.
 Mrs. James Allen who is spending q few days at East Lake with relatives will leave shortly for Memphis, where she will spend the winter with her son, MT. Hunter Lang and Mrs Lang.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis saSs and family have returned from an eastern trip.
 Corp. John Dixon Bridges, who spent the past few days in the city with his parents, Mir. and Mrs Frank Bridges, has returned to Gettysburg, Pa, where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

he is stationed as member of the tank corps.
 Mrs. F. H. Sholl is the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. c. Bonham at Chestnut Hill.
 Friends of Miss Margaret Cunning ham will be glad to learn that she is improving, following an Illness of in- fluenza at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Cunningham on North Highlands.
 Friends of Miss Anita S1oss will be glad to learn that she is recovering from an attack of influenza at Sweet brier College Va.
 Mrs. George Harris is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Edward Claughton, in Montgomery.
 Mrs DeVane Jones and lovely little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
TIzI5LiIIIIIIIS T

prominent young physician before enter ing the army. He is now stationed with the medical corpss at Camp Sheridan. He has made a large circle of friends during his short stay in Montgomery, who will be interested to learn of his marriage.
 For the present Lieutenant and Mrs Roberts are at home in the city, and they will later visit the family of Lieutenant Roberts on weddin7 trip to Columbia.
 A wedding of interest throughout the county and state occurred at Sandy Ridge on the morning of September 30 at g o'clock. when MT and Mrs. Robert Preston Ellis gave in marriage their daughter. Dorothy. Graham to Mir John Fonville Taylor. The ceremony was im- pressively performed by the Rev. J. w. Brannon, in the presence of the ilnme- diate families of the contracting parties
 The bride wore a midnight blue coat
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
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MNNNE of the interesting organizations V " of the city is the Y. P. B. Pa triotic league of woodlawn, which is accomplishing splendid work along war work lines and other needed activi- ties of the district.
 This organization was organized by Mrs. E. c. Brooks and there are more than 50 members which include some of the city's-most splendid young women. From the membership have already gone two nurses, Miss Mary Brown Buckshaw, who is in training in New Orleans. and Miss Emma Kennedy, who is awaiting orders for active service.
 Miss Annie Watson, the president, is an excellent worker and devotes much time to war work, being an active mem Der of the motor car service of this city. Miss Olivia Massey, vice president; Miss Eben Cooley. treasurer; Miss Nell Hodges, recording secretary; Miss Emma Willoughby, corresponding secretary.
 The work is divided into six depart ments of patriotic work and Miss Annie Watson is chairman of the sailors and soldiers committee. Mrs w. G. Lewis,
 
 more than 25 sweaters and countless oth- CT articles. The Red Cross sewing class is in charge of Miss Ethel Porter. Tenn perance and labor department, which operates with the council of defense, is in charge of Miss Mable Lovelady. The young women have furnished and pa pered the surgical dressing room of the Woodlawn city hall and conduct two classes each week on Tuesday and Fri day morning at 9:30 o'clock. Miss An nie Palmer is in charge of the teachers class of surgical dressings, which meets on Thursday afternoon and on Friday evening from to 10 classes are con ducted for the business girls, with Miss Carrie Wilmont as superintendent.
 The moral education class is in charge of Miss Emma Kennedy. The American invasion work, which includes visiting the foreign element of our district and reading and talking with them. This work is conducted by Miss Nell Hodges, Miss Sara Newsome and others
 The floral and relief committee is con ducted by Miss Wilmer Gillespy. This or lganization has given 25 of it's members to the business world to take the place of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
By EMMA REID RYALL

Mary Crawford Jones have gone to Louisville. Ky. to be with Mr. Jones, who is in training there. They expect to remain in Kentucky as long as Mir Jones is stationed there.-Tuscaloosa News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

After the ceremony an informal recep- tioE was held and MT. and Mrs. Swindall and MT. and Mrs. Hendricks were as- sisted in receiving by the wedding party and Mrs. N. A. Barrett.
 Lieutenant Ward and his lovely young bride left at once for a wedding trip and upon their return will go to Yer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
M'QUEEN-M'HEN

On account of a recent bereavement in the brides family, the wedding of Mrs. Belle Tharin McHenry and the Rev. John Christie Mcqueen of Aliceville which was to have taken place at the First Presbyterian church, will be quiet ly solemnized at the home of the brides mother. Mrs Sarah s. Tharin, on Eight eenth street, south, Tuesday evening at s o'clock, october 15. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev A. J. Bryan. Only the immediate relatives of the two families being present. Rev. Mcqueen and his bride will leave immediately for their home in Aliceville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

Nillk will soften shoe polish that has hardened and improve It's lustre
 At one station in France, Salvation Army girls make and servo 2000 dough- nuts day to our soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

Thirty-one of the branch offices of the federal employment service now have women's divisions, each in charge of capable woman skilled in place. ment work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13
MRS. WHITE IGNORED

Mrs. J. Kirkman Jackson entertained a few friends last week at her home on Highland avenue, honoring Mrs. J. II. White of Unontown, the guest of Mrs. victor Hanson. The guests included Mrs John D. McNeel, Mrs. White, Mrs. Han son, Mrs. Joe Norman, Mrs. J. H. Stan fiel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

graduate and when he went in the army was a law student at the University of Ala abama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-13

mont where he will be stationed Mrs Ward will return to Birmingham for short stay before going to Vermont Mrs. Ward is a graduate of Howard college and for the past few years has taught at the Barrett school, where she was greatly beloved.
 Lieutenant Ward is also a Howard