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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
OVERSEAS CHRISTMAS BOXES

The Red Cross Christmas box office has been moved from the Twentieth street store in the Brown Marx build ing to another on the First avenue side. It will still be in the Brown-Marx build- ing, but will be entered from First ave- nue The move was made on Monday.
 Mrs. Gaston Terrence, chairman, makes an earnest plea for the early delivery Iof the Christmas boxes All of those who have taken the boxes to fill them are requested to bring them back to her as soon as possible. There will, be thou sands to send away, and 1t will be hard work if everyone puts off return ing their box until the last moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
Children Love
 Cascarets ---1Oe Candy cathartic is harmless to tender stomach, liver
 and bowels

Your child Is bilious, constipated and sick. Its little tongue is coated, breath is bad and stomach sour. Get 10-cent youngster right up Children love this harmless candy cathartic' and it cleanses the little liver and thirty feet of bowels without griping. Cascarets contain no calomel and can be depended upon to move the sour bile and. poison right out of the bowels. Best family cathartio because it never cramps or stckens like other things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
LOST ON SOUTH ENsLEY CAR

A purse containing an overseas Christ mas label from Sergt W. F. McCurdy was lost on the South Ensley car line last week. His mother is greatly dis tressed at losing this. as she cannot get another label, and her boy will have to go without his Christmas box. The finder is asked to send this label to Mrs. Hill- house, 2430 Ensley avenue, Ensley. or phone Ensley 647.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
2Oo0 BOXES TO BE FILLED

Mothers who have no boys abroad, here Is your chance to send a Christmas box to motheress boy in France. Two thou sand labels will bs sent to the Birming- ham chapter, and 3003 Christmas boxes l can be filled and sent to those boys overseas who would otherwise receive I no Christmas presents from home. /! All of those who desire to send one box or more must keep an eye on the papers, and as soon as the labels are
 received by Mrs. Terrence she will have
 a notice put i'll. and the labels can be obtained from her committee in the
 Brown-Marx building on First avenue.
 Only pounds 15 ounces will be al
 lowed in each box, and the postage, 9t
 cents, must be paid by the sender. La
 bels and boxes will be given to those desiring to send them. The boxes are
 then to be filled and returned, with 3!
 cents for postage, to the Christmas boS committee.
 l Lists of what can be sent in the boxes
 have been published from time to time
 No liquids or soft candies allowed i Sweets should be placed in small tii boxes. Nothing glass allowed. Some presents suggested are tobacco, cigarette papers, stationery, comfort kits, socks, wristlets and hard chocolate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

Mrs John London entertained at a
 delightful informal tea on Monday aft ernoon at her home on Twenty-f1rst street, south, experimenting her love- ly young neice, Miss Racheal London. whose marriage to Lieut.. c. L. Lamar was an event of last evening"
 Mrs. London was assisted in receiv- ing by the honoree, Miss Elizabeth White of Ohio, Miss Augusta Forker of Cincinnati, Miss Martha Wright of Newark O., Mrs. Alex London, Miss Mary Parke London, Mrs. T. D. Parke,
 Mrs. George H. Clarke, Mrs. w. J. Ager, Mrs. Housotn Armstrong of Selma, Mrs.S Alex Walker. Mrs. Charles Day, Miss Margaret Coleman and Miss Anita Eustis.
 | The tea table was centered with pink roses and was presided over by Mrs. Ross Smith and Mrs. o. H Bowen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
BOIL BAZAAR

One of the interesting features of December will be the doll bazar, which will be held the first week of the month at a downtown store under the auspices of the Children's Hospital as- sociation.
 The funds received will be devoted to the upkeep of the Childrens hospital and many of the dolls sold will be presented to the kiddies of the soldiers who will be absent curing the Christ mas season.
 The doll committee will have as chair man Mrs. Mortimer Jordan and she will
 be assisted by Mesdames Joe Loyeman, Sidney Lazarus, Robert Ingalls,, Arthur Crowder. Cecil Gaston Chapline
 Hodges, John Carmichael, William Clayton, zell Gaston, Walter Walmsley, Laurens Jones' T. M Mcclellan, Carl Wittichen. Brooks Forbes. R. J. Mc- Gavock, W. L. Shumate, J. A. Levert. Ed Warren, Ed Fucker, Jr., John Tur- | ner, Fred Shireman, F. H. Lallande, 1 Arthur Eastwood. Burr Ferguson, A. J.
 wilkerson, Mrs. Will E. Brooks, K. L.
 Landgrebe, Ensley; Clarence Abbott,
 w. D. Taylor, Lacey Edmundson. Bes- semer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
RED CROSS NOTES

The Fairfield Red Cross rooms will be open all day today for work All mem bers are urged to come and remain as long as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
THE QUEENS CHRISTMAS BOX

The chapter has just sent box of beautifully made clothing to Mrs. George
 Denegre in New Orleans for the Queen of Belgium. Almost all of the articles made by the units for the State Fair exhibit are included, and two beauti- ful knitted comforts were noted, one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

American soldiers are wearing as trophies the German Emperors Iron crosses taken from German prisoners,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

Saturday, November 23, to Miss vir- ginia Atwood of Appomattox, Va MT. and Mrs. Harry Jones. parents of the groom, will leave next week to at tend the wedding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13
FOR BRIDE ELECT

than usual interest on account of the wide prominence of both families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

JONES TO WE'D
 It will be of much interest to many friends in the city to learn that Lieut. Thomas w. Jones will be married on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

THE WICK CHEMICAL COMPANY. GREENSBORO, N C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

Mrs. J. L. Brock of Florence is the guest of Miss Corinne Chisolm at the Ridgely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-13

Mir. and Mrs. T. H. Benners and Nor ris Benners have returned from Vir-
 ginia, where they visited Lieut.. Thomas Benners al the Virginia Military insti-
 ute.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04
Fuel Problem in China.

Mrs. Calvin Wright, q missionary at
Tangehowfu, tells Of famine conditions
in China. She writes, according to the
Christian World: Between us and
the sea is a field Of the tall grain we
call gaoliang, which has been almost
completely stripped Of Its leaves by
the poor of the city, trying to find
fuel for their kitchen hres. When we
cut our millet the poor came out In
families and the hired reapers seemed
to take them all for Ruths, for each
woman and child had 'handfuls Of pur.
pose and went away with baskets and
armfuls Of grain. 1t seemed pity to
stop them, but the memory of 100
mouths to feed led US to send them
word to wait until the reapers were
done. So the cleaners sat in groups
among the graves or BY the roadside
and waited. When the last stalk was
cut and carried of they pounced upon
the land and raked 1t bare. We had
our lawn cleared Of wild grass for
nothing. as the cleaners were only too
glad to pull. nm the roots for fuel"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

worry over the depreciation in gar
ment's value by it's fading. Soft cuffs
are on the increase, as well as soft
collars, these often coming attached
to the shirt. Fabrics include those
of last seasop-madras, mercer1Zed
cottons in silk effects, cheviot, silk,
silk and linen and crepe.
The soft collar is becoming an all
year article, to judge by the demand
for them. They are far more COM
Portable and more sensible than stiff
ones, and afford one the opportunity
to give the maximum of efficiency as
we'll as to get the maximum of COM
fort. Manufacturers are approaching
the increase in their usage and are
putting out better made and higher
grade product, in variety of styles
land widths, and REINFORCED with
stitching where the laundering is
most destructive. Many men, howey-
Ter, never feel quite themselves unless
they are all groomed up in stiff col
lars; for them there are number OF
styles from which to choose. High
meek, close fitting collars are in bet
ter form than the wing shaped effects.
These are developed in plain white as
we'll as in self-fgured effects and in
detached collars made to match shirts.
Many shapes are in vogue, but it is
practical to mention only the gener-
al lines along which the new collars
run, as the selection of special de-
sign depends solely upon ones phys
iognomy and personal taste.
The principal change to be noted in
neckwear sis the perceptible decrease
in the size of cravats and fourth
hands. This conserving Of material
gives the buyer as good silk as he has
always bought, and at the same price,
which means quite bit. considering
the present great increase in the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

price of raw materials. The pr0digal
ARRAY OF gay floral patterns and hectic
sported ties has Gained into more
modest and far prettier display OF
|neckwear in small figures, stripes, pin
dots and oriental effects. Color COM
binations go uncensored, and are as
gayly pretty as ever. Indeed, as the
winter advances we will note great
going to all shades OF red, as well as
deep tones of saffron and blue, In sol
lid colors and combinations. These
will complement the dark toned suits
and hats. The discriminating dress
Ter will find a wide and splendid as
sorthent from which to select, for 1t
seems that particular thought and
good Judgment have been used in se-
lection of texture and patterns.
In spite of twenty-five per cent
increase in their cost, gloves are being
las widely purchased as ever. Mocha
and buck are of course the favorites
and they are shown in brown and tan,
with backs plain or embroidered lin
black. An excellent chamoisette that
will be used as a substitute for un-
dressed kid, comes in a we'll fitting
land all around satisfactory glove. u
looks we'll upon the hand and has the
delightful advantage of being wash
liable. Other fabric gloves will no
doubt be introduced in practical
shades for every day wear, as they
|are being worn by women extensive.
ly, and have been for some time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04
ORIGIN OF COUNTRY FAIR
Its Establishment Can Be Clearly
Traced to an Ancient Religious
Custom.

The country fair owes its origin to
an ancient religious custom. In early
days, when Englismen observed saints
days, a crowd of worshipers and pill
grims would assemble within the pre-
cincts of the church or abbey during
the festival Of popular saint. TO
supply the wants of the throng, tents
we're pitched, and stalls for provisions
set up in the churchyard. Peddlers
and traders found many customers
among the worshipers, and in course
IF time these pious assemblies became
marts of trade, and were known as
"fairs."
Many odd customs associated with
fairs illustrate the social life of other
days. The opening Of fairs In many
towns was announced by hoisting
large glove in conspicuous place. In
the event of a law forbidding the hold
ing of fair without royal permission,
the king would send his glove to the
town as q token of his consent.
In Liverpool, hand was exhibited
In front Of the town hall ten days be-
fore and after each fair day, to signify
that no person coming to or going
from the fair might be arrested Tor
debt within ~ towns precincts.
At Paisii>-.l frir, Exeter, an I'M
mense plum pudding was drawn
through the town by four yoke Of oxen
and afterward distributed for the
crowd. It's ingredients were: 400
pounds Of flour, ITO pounds of beef
suet, 40 pounds Of raisins and 24O
eggs. It was boiled in a brewers cop
per for three days and nights.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

Francis Comstock visited last week
with relatives at Buck Grove.
Leonard Lane, of Vail, visited last
week at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
Mary Mcmahon.
Mrs. M. j. Collins was in Manila
last Friday visiting her sister-in-law,
Mrs. J. J. Mcmahon.
| Miss Mary Kelly went to Omaha
Thursday, where she will attend the
Ivan Saint college this year.
Miss Louise Finneran went to Posa-
lhontas last Saturday, where she will
attend school the remainder of the
year. M r..
Miss Loretta Wolf, who has been
pending he rvacation at the J. w.
lBaunlan home, returned Monday to
her school work at Alton.
Mrs. Thomas McAndrews and chill
dren returned to their home in Dunlap
Sunday evening after a several days.
visit in East Boyer with friends.
Miss Sarah Hird left Monday for
Rock Island, ILL.,, where she will spend
several weeks visiting Raymond Hird,
who is employed in the arsenal at
that place. She will also visit rela-
| tives at Humboldt, Iowa, and other
points before returning home.
A. B. Lorenzen returned home on
Saturday after months vacation
son. He spent the greater part of the
time at Rochester, Mimi, where Mrs.
LorenZen underwent a most serious
operation. She has recovered suffi-
GENTLY, however, so as to be able to
leave the hospital and at present Is
spending some time with her son,
Lorenz, and family at Gilmore City.
Mrs. L. N. Fear, of Webster City,
formerly of DenisOn, who underwent
serious operation at the Denison
hospital here last Tuesday, is recov-
ering nicely and is now considered
out of danger. Her mother, Mrs. A.
E. Fdgington, and L. N. Fear were
called here during her illness, Mr..
Fear returning Friday, but Mrs. Edg-
ington remaining to assist in caring
for her daughter 1870
The many friends of Miss Beth Ro-
mans, who resides at Boston, Mass,
will be greatly interested to learn
that she has been accepted for over
seas service as Y. M. C. A. enter
tainer Miss Romans has become very
popular in this work this summer, hav-
ing appeared at nineteen different
army camps, including one submarine
base also. Her work consists of aes-
thetic dancing and monologue. She
expects to sail for France within the
next few weeks. This is indeed an
honor for this talented young lady,
and her Denison friends congratulate
her upon her success.
Detlef Week and daughter, Irene,r
were called to Waltham, Mimi, last
Wednesday by the news of the sudden
death of the formers grandson, Rol-
land Kahler. Roland was the only son
|of Mr.. and Mr.. Ben Kahler, and was
i'll but short time, suffering from
spinal meningitis and brain fever. He
was but five years of age at the time
of his death, which came as great
shock to his parents and relatives.
Funeral services were held on Thurs
day and burial was made at Walthan.
Mr.. Week returned home Friday,
Miss Irene, however, remaining for
more extended visit with her sister.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

While the change is gradual and
There are no marked innovations in
the new styles for men, there is de-
cided reaction from the varied colors
|of spring and summer. A new So
briefly of color tones which amounts
almost to sombreness is prevalent in
the new top coats and suits, though
we will not be so circumspect. as
might be expected when 1t comes to
our haberdashery. The same color eff
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04
Advance Information on Haberdashery Styles for this Fall

ering to the tastes of civilians-the
cheerful effect is bound to be good
for the spirits of those who stay at
home.
We will see the pleated bosom
very little if at all on mems shirts.
Plain styles will be made up in both
plain colored and figured fabrics with
stripes a strong leader. For the pres
ent season at least, all garments are
guaranteed color fast, so we need not
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

fleets as were good last season we
still have with us in ties, shirts and
hosiery True, there are no faddy
floral designs or futuris patterns, and
designs in all things are neater and
smaller. But the dye spots continue
Ito contribute wondrous shades of bur-
gundy, green, blue, grey, sand, covert,
amethyst and brown and of course,
khaki, black and white. There is per-
(haps a deeper motive than simply cat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04

Formerly you could interest people
at public gatherings by having base.
ball bulletins read. Now the base.
ball managers might be able to inter-
est the public at their games by hav-
ing war bulletins read.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Arrive and Depart.

Arrivals" and departures" have a
definite place in French trench philol-
ogy. When the American troops first
entered the trenches their French COM
rades were very anxious TO have them
distinguish accurately between the
noise Of arrives and departs" 81
thought they were talking harbor
~clearances at first" said one Yankee
lad. "Then / heard a low, whining
sound and a shell exploded behind US.
'Un arrive said my companion He
signified that IL was a present from
the Germans. Soon there was a louder.
sharper sound. 1t was a responsive
roar from our own batteries. 'Un de-
part he said with great satisfaction.
Voilar we had II. The exchange Of
artillery fire is, after all, a matter of
arrivals and departures Needless
to say. the departs enjoy the wider
popularity"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Prosperity Of South Oak.
Exceeds Neighbor States

Pierre, April 15.-Taken from a per
capita basis of population, here IL a
comparison that should make a South
Dakotan feel a bit of pride in the part
he is playing in winning the war.
South Dakota is assessed in the
third Liberty Loan, per man, woman,
and child, approximately $500;
Minnesota, $4,000; Montana, $4,000;
North Dakota, $11.o1.
Also South Dakota Is the only state
to be assessed materially more than
the second loan. Il was nearly doub-
led, M~innesota's portion remains sta
tionary and the other two reduced
But think of the prosperity of the
Sunshine State and the joy that comes
with sharing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Pencil. In japan.

An un~thought-of result OF the war
has been the creation Of a lead-pencil
industry in Japan. In 1911 japan Inn
ported 65,O0O,O00 pencils, most Of
which came from America and Ger
many. But with the opening of the
European conflict German sources of
supply were cut Off and native manu-
facturers, who had been producing
only in comparatively small quantities,
seized their opportunity and made the
most Of 1t. In 1914 japan exported
over nine million pencils and in 1916
the number had increased TO 16S,00O.-
600. There is strong indication, OBJ
serves q writer, that many OF the mar
kets won by the 0rlentals will be held
by them after the war, for they have
the advantage Of very cheap labor.
Most OF the lead which they use Is
imported from India and this country.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Woman Horse Nurse.

In London Messrs. MacNamara, who
employ about forty woman drivers,
have put their horse hospital entirely
in charge of women Mrs. Parry, the
superintendent, says they have thirty
to forty patients a day. She and three
assistants do all cleaning. grooming,
feeding and administering Of medi-
cines prescribed by the veterinary sur
geon. The animals, she says, are
grateful and c5TnPaIi5na5ia, and sf5
has no doubt that women will want
to keep on with this work after the
war. "We do not baby the horses"
she says. Somehow we reform the
worst cases of temper, and the ONE
can do anything they like with even
fractions. nervous and auffering
horses. The effect on the nerves Of
the horses. and consequently on their
value, IL noticeable"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
VOICES MUST BE PLEASANT
Hospital Nurses Undergo Course OF
Training In Some Institutions to
Z Cultivate Refined Speech.

IF the success or failure Of a physi-
clan is, In some cases as least, deter
mined by his tongue, how much more
important Is this matter of speech to
the nurse, who must be constantly with
the patient, and whose every look and
gesture are watched~-targets for criti-
cism, silent or open," writes DR.. Irving
w. Voorhees, In the Nurse. at Is said
that In some hospitals this question
Of refined, pleasing speech has become
n part of the nurses curse OF train
ing. and that she is demerited for dis
regard of the principles as set forth
by her teachers. Although / have no
personal knowledge Of these hospitals.
II is certainly a c~onsummation devout-
ly to be wished that every n who
comes into the sick room should know
how to speak softly and agreeably."
Doctor Voorhees, says European ma
tons realize the Importance of the
nurses voice and insist upon II far
more than we do. And any woman
who plans to become a hospital nurse
and has not a pleasing voice already
should start at once to cultivate one.
The sick are very sensitive to voices;
the blind are especially affected by
harsh voices, so much so that some
wealthy blind men will not permit a
person whose voice Is not pleasant to
come near them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
AN OFFICIAL STORY TELLER
Libraries In Canada Find Special Fsa-
ture for the Entertainment OF
Children Is Worth While.

In several of the public libraries of
Canada story telling to children has
for some years been a special feature.
says an exchange. Each Saturday morn
ing from fifty to one hundred children
assemble at the library In a room set
apart for the purpose and called the
~"Chlldren's Room" The ages of the
children vary from six to fourteen
years.
AT st. john, New Brunswick, story
telling has been continued now for
three years. This year 1t has been
found advisable to divide the children
according to age and to hold two
classes Of half an hour each. The
work has steadily grown In interest,
and the demand for books Of a less
trivial type justifies the work Of the
committee In charge. During the sum-
mer, when opportunity offers and a
story-telIer Of note Is a guest Of the
city, notice is given to the library. and
it Is often possible to have a special
session.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Local Men Enlist

The following enlistments in army
seTvice are reported among local
men: John Williams, city mail car
rier, in the quartermaster's depart
ment; Ray Trotman, overseas railway
egimeDt; Geo. Edgington, shipbuild-
ing department; C. A. Peck and Elmer
Templeman, veterans Of the Spanish
american wal have also rendered
their services to the government. Mr.,
Templeman has leased his meat mar
kct 20 Ike Stanley, and Mr.. Peck sold
his dwelling Saturday TO T.. +. Waite.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25

Commencement activities for the
Miller High School will open next
Sunday evening when the Baccalaue-
ate sermon to the class Of 1918 will
be delivered in the Opera House.
The regular commencement exer-
cises will occur on next Friday even
ing, May Ord, also at the Opera House.
The commencement address will be
delivered by DR. Perisho. OF Bookings
college.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25
Presbyterian Church

Next Sunday morning in the service
beginning at eleven o'clock the minis
ter will present a thoroughly gospel
theme. He will be supported in the
service by the regular adult choir.
The congregation will worship in all
parts of the service.
The Sunday School meets at twelve
O'Clock under the direction of the sup
~erintendent Mr.. ID. III. Smith and his
bic corps of assistants and the teach
ers.
There will be no evening service
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-25

quickly adopted. In many cases the
advancing French troops brought the
FIRST aid material and sometimes sue
ceeded In saving the trees. Where the
tree was absolutely cut down-as hun
dreds were-there was. of course, no
relief measure to employ. Members
of the U. s. Food Administration
brought this picture to America. Ear
ly In the war the German govern
ment introduced a policy Of strict
food conservation at home and has
%endeavored to curtail In every posi-
BILE manner the French and English
supply. u boat warfare and destruc-
ton of farming property are parts Of
the same campaign.