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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
WINTER

By Coventry Patmore. l, singularly moved To love the lovely that are not be-
 loved, or all the seasons most Love winter And the dim cloud that doth the world Hath less the character. of dark and
 cold. Than warmth and light sleep. Nor is in field or garden anything But, duly look'd into. contains serene The substance of things hoped for, in
 the spring And evidence of summer not yet seen On every chance, mild day That visits the moist shaw, The honeysuckle. 'voids the times law With still increase Of leaflet new, and little, wandering
 spray; Often, +. sheltering brakes. As one from rest disturb'd in the first K Y hour. s Prinsose and violet bewilder'd wakes And deems tis time to flower: Though not whisper to her veies be Tbe bpfied bulb does faow The signals of the year. And halls far summer with his lif'sa 's* ~ spear: |asle sorse-field dark, by sudden, soia
 caprice. Turns. here and there. into . sasoFs
 fleece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
THE ''MOVIES' IN RUSSIA

Rough comedy is wasted even on the cheapest Russian audience'
 However. the "loveydovey, lived-hap- pily-ever -after' pictures does not have any better reach than the pie-huriing and the horse-hurdling and the slap bang saloon brawl. MT. Moser again to witness:
 There plust be death in the drama, preferably the suicide of hero or hero inc with the other one going into the cloister at the end. The ideal picture play for popular Russian audiences must not, under any circumstances, have a happy ending. Amatory and deathbed scenes should always be photographed to the last detail, but nearly everything else may be written and read.'
 Tn this difference between American and Russian tastes as disclosed at the movies" there is food for the psycholo- gist and the sociologist. On the one side is the congenital urge to the jest and smile. on the other to the tear and the sigh--or isn't that the answer?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
"sAMMIEs. BEHAVE WE'LL

Irving Bacheller in the Independent.
 (New York.)
 It seems to me remarkable thing that in going about here in Paris for two weeks I should have seen but one soldier who was the worse for drink. and he was not an American. The Yankees are notably serious and businesslike in their behavior.
 True. saw one playful New York lad at the Folies Bergere the other evening, standing in the front rows and with baton in hand doing what he could to assist the leader Of the orchestra, but i5 was a real comedian and contributed to the joy of the night. A lot of young men In khaki who had learned a few French words were tossing them at the actors. The danseuses or singers wers frequently interrupted by shouts of ''Pourquot-pourquot?" from the boys It was obviously just sample of newly acquired goods and 1t amused the play CTS.
 Everywhere the too playful soldier is treated with good natured tolerance, The performance was partly in English and there were many compliments for Uncle Sam in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
< a: t lIuscle Shoals Plant Is Now Assured

M IL further doubt regarding the 1A great Museie Shoals project was removed late yesterday afternoon, when President Wilson signed an or- der authorizing the construction of waterpower dam, which will form a part of the governments plant, en- tailing an expenditure of $5O, O,O0O, ,0OO or more for the fixation of atmos- pheric nitrogen, used in manufactur- ing munitions and fertilizer.
 A dream of many years has thus rome true. Muscle Shoals, formerly nothing more than serious impedi- ment to navigation, will become the center of an enormous industry which will not only make the United States Independent of all other countries in supplying its armies with ammuni- ton, but will bring unbounded pros perity to the farmers of the south.
 A hard fight has been made for Muscle Shoals. Its superiority was proved to the satisfaction of gov ernmcnt officials, despite the fact that there were many contestants for the nitrate plant. The people of the Tennessee valley never ceased to hope that Muscle Shoals would be chosen and now that there will be no more delay in rushing the project to completion, they may well rejoice over their good fortune.
 The patriotic offer of the Alabama Power company to give the govern naent the dam site without cost, al- though the company had spent hum dreds of thousands of dollars in im- movements, no doubt had much to do with the Presidents decision, but the good work done by organizations of business men and farmers through ont the south must not be overlooked. AIahama's representatives in Con- gress also deserve the highest praise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
WHAT TOMMY WANTED

From the Chicago Herald.
 The mails from homo had been received by certain regiment. One Tommy re- ceived large box addressed to himself and with triumphant yell he rushed off to his companys lines and gathered them around him to share the contents of the box.
 Smokes. lad" he cried. as he unfast- ened the wrapping. From the old man. know it. and there's sure to be a bottle or two of Scotch
 He opened the box, gave one look and collapsed in heap. Its from old Aunt Mary" groaned the warrior. "Bandages an 'intment. an embrocation. an splints, an book on 'ow to be your own sur gin.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

for their untiring efforts. Without the help of Senators Underwood and Bankhead and Representatives Dent and Almon, the nitrate plant might have gone elsewhere.
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 Minnesota socialists nave not only nominated a man for governor who is under a sentence of one year in jail for obstructing the draft. but have indorsed the bolsheviki and pledged support to I. w. w. socialists under indictment in Chicago for sedition. Such things are possible in the land of the free and the home of the brave
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 It has been shown that Emma Gold man and Alexander Berkman were CO., operating with German spy. Knowing a thing or two about Emma and Alex ander, we find 1t impossible to "regls- ter'' surprise.
 One reason why MT. Doug" Fairbanks is so popular is because he uses up con- siderably more energy in making a phc- toplay than the director and the can.- eramen put together.
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 Emperor Charles knows he is in bad company, but he doesn't see any safe way to get out of it.
 If Rumania makes peace it will be a hard peace" for Rumania and good peace" for Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
DIR. JOHNSON'S ROMANCE 1Noloxxra xala

From the London Telegraph.
 In the spring of his seventy fifth year pr. Johnson returned thanks In St. Clement Dane's church for his recovery from distemper which few in the vigor of youth are known to surmount." A new lease of life seemed assured to him, for soon afterward, lin all the madness of superfluous heath." he went up all the stairs to a picture exhibition without stopping to rest or breathe, 7 and gaily commented on the show to Mrs Thrale, but, like the Doge ot Venice at Paris, admired nothing but myself" Two months later fell the blow from which he never recovered. At 4S Mrs. Thrale announced that her approaching marriage to Piozzi was {"irrevocably settled" Johnson there upon wrote that dignified letter of fath- erly remuneration, ending with tine fla nous historical parallel (Mrs. Thrale had stated that she intended makipg her home in ltaly):
 'When Queen Mary took the resolution of sheltering herself in England the archbishop of St. Andrews. attempting to dissuade her. attended her on her Journey: and when they came to the ir- stream that separated the two kingdoms, walked by her side into water. in the middle of which he seized her bridle, and with earnestness propor- donate to her danger and his own affec ton. pressed her to return. The Queen went forward. If the parallel reaches thus far may it go no farther. The tears stand In my eyes"
 The other day this noble letter fetched f1o5 (s5a0 at auction. The price tempts one to quote Johnson's translation of an ode by Horace that after man is dead he lis nought but ashes and a shade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
Millions of Shoes
 for American Soldiers

I'M EXT to keeping an army we'll N fed, there is nothing more im- portant than keeping it well shod. An experienced campaigner, General Pershing, is fully aware of this fact, and it is stated by the quartermaster generals department that he has re- quested the shipment of 18,599 pairs of shoes for each 25,000 men monthly, approximately nine pairs of shoes a year for each man.
 sf0weger. no American soldier, no
 hoss far he marches, wears sat aae .,sirs of shoes a year. The quantity asked for is in excess of ac- tual needs. General Pershing is using tie surplus footwear to build up reserve in France, so that there will be no possibility of shortage.
 The department has on hand and due on outstanding orders, 7,564, ,0OO field shoes and 7,S73,OOO marching shoes. An additional 1,0OO,000 shoes will be required this year. These fig ures give some idea of the enormous consumption of leather in equipping a modern army, and General Per #sng's foresight is but another ex-
 aple of the care he is taking to see shst the wants of his men in France Afe provided for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

Secretary Daniels says labor has dis appointed the Kaiser. On the other hand the Kaiser believes himself SO close to the throne of grace that he can't be disappointed
 A perturbed individual wants to know what has become of sanity in Russia. Maybe Russia's sanity is the sort that thinks discretion the better part Of valor.
 That Hun aviator who deserted ani landed near Basel in Sweden enjoyed superior facilities for taking French leave.
 Names are deceptive. Walk may not have a single inhabitant who wouldn't ride is he could.
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 Newspaper men in Petrograd never know when they are going to have a workless day.
 The inventor of "garabed" talks like a man whose niche in the hall of fame is secure.
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 Automobile bandits must own depend- able cars. They nearly always escape. Any man with large family and a small income knows what war is
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 When Lenine and Trotzky do make their exit. it will be nasty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
COSTLY BRAVApo

COSTLY BRAVADO You are charged with disorderly con duct" Your honor. I've been training under physical culture expert for the past six months. I just wanted to see if could take care of myself in case of trouble, so I stood on a street corner anc shouted: 'Hooray for the Kaiserr" You look sadly the worse for wear" Yes your honor. miscalculated the number of patriots who would spring up and the length of time 1t would tkae them to spring at me-"
 THREE OF A KIND Some poets sing
 Of rhubarb pie
 Each newborn spring
 But never l.
 I'd Just as soon
 Strike up my harp
 To sing a tune
 To German carp. w. Kee Maxwell, in Akron Times. Of rhubarb pie
 Nor German carp
 I'll sing, not I,
 Nor strum my harp. With might and main,
 (The efforts great), I still refrain
 From hymns of hate Charles A. Leedy, in the Youngstown Telegram. No hymns of hate
 I fain would write;
 Such things do not
 My soul delight.
 But, sooth, when
 See spinach served It always leaves
 Me quite unnerved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
Hat on to Ned Brace

I want to throw up my hat for Ned Brace, said M l.. Davidson, for years connected with the local postoffice.
 Tt struck me all in a heap as the sensible thing. I am prohibtionist. but Sundays Age-Herald taht il ought not to be necessary to have long, bitter fight. feel certain that the state wants pro hibition and is going to have it. I am going to stand by it, but just at present am thinking more about trying to do something for the boys in France"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
st. Clair Ships Corn

There has been mighty little blowing in St. Clair county" said H. J. Inzer,
 as the weather has not permitted.
 ''The farmers did well last year and will plant more ground than usual. as the good prices are quite attractive and bring to permitted to lie idle l am sure more cotton will be planted than last year, all though most of the farmers made good with their corn crops. It seems strange to be shipping car loads of corn out of the county, yet such is the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
Regarding Contributions

T hope no citizen will feel back ward in making the solicited contri- buttons to the Knights of Columbus war activities fund" said General Louis Pizifz of the campaign committee
 Birmingham is a big city and while our teams will make as thorough canvass as possible it may be that some persons who would be glad to locked. l will appreciate it if those disposed to aid but who may not be waited upon will leave their contri- buttons at my store"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
sunday. Rotogrnyurc Best Yet

T heartily congratulate The Age-Her- aid on it's enterprise in giving us the pictures of so many of our Birmingham men who have donned the uniform of Uncle Sam," said E. w. Finch.
 The Sunday Rotogravure was the best yet. It ought to be preserved by all who get it. For years to come it will be a reminder of the gallant boys who enlist ed at the call of their country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
From the Minneapolis Tribune. HN M HARLIE CHAPLIN, "Rill

From the Minneapolis Tribune. HHN HARLIE CHAPLIN. "Bill' Hart
 and Doug Fairbanks would
 not get anywhere with their motion picture Trough stuff" in Russia, even if they hitched "ovitch.'' 'isky'' and "oroff," respectively. to the ends Of their names. This conclusion is drawn from a report made by c. K. Moser, United States consul at Harbin, on the film business in the realm of the Mus covites. Whether or not this report should inspire in us new respect for the Russian is for each one to decide for himself.
 Tour and five-act dramas of the highly emotional and sentimental kind are mos. popular" writes MT, Mossr. "Cowboy activities, murders and bur- glaries do no. appeal to these audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
APPRECIATION

How do you like Shakespeare?'
 "oh, I treasure our set of Shakespeare more than any other works we have" said Mrs Dubwaite.
 I'm glad to hear you say so.'
 Yes. It's really the only set in our living room that matches the wallpaper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
AN INLAND ADMIRAL

From the Charleston News and Courier.
 Admiral Sims and Admiral Benson de- serve all the praise they are getting but don't forget to say something nice about Admiral Grayson, who looks after President Wilson health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A MAN APART

~'He seems to think himself sort Of Celebrity"
 And so he is."
 What did he ever do to win fame?,
 "He was acquitted in a murder trial in which seven expert alienists testi- fled for the prosecution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

BEGINNING THE DAY-O Master, give to me, for my friends have come and l have nothing to set before them. The hungry wait and I have no food; the lonely, and l have no riches of companiOnship; the weak, and I have no abOunding strength. I feel my poverty of life when ofh- CTS call and I cannot answer. Amcn.-H. M. F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
ONE OR THE OTHER

"A man has to be something of diplo- mat to avoid getting into arguments with his wife" remarked the philosopher
 Either that or light on his feet" said the man who specializes in hasty exits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
Young Herring Likes Service

T have just heard from by son, c. L.,' said A. B. Herring of Ashville.
 He is at Camp Joseph F. Johnson, Jacksonville. Fla. He is connected with new branch of the service, which is called the spare parts department
 Its the business of his unit to go close to the battle front and be able to supply any needed repairs for the mo- tors of all varieties. His regiment re- contly gave an amateur performance and clear s30oo He worked for Hogan Broth CTS until he entered the army. Evidently they are feeding him well for lie has gained q pounds since he has led the regular life of q soldier"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Military Police Praised

The military police certainly are helping to keep order down in this plEce," said Night Warden Randall of the city jail We have very few cases to handle now as compared to tho times before they came. They seem never. to tire of the work and are on the job day and night
 Besides being efficient in their line of work they are a fine bunch of fei- lows. just as men. and we have come to have a great liking for them around here They are positive and yet kind to the men with whom they have to deal: I have yet to see one of them do an unkind act toward one of their prisoners and further I can say that I have seen times when an act of this kind would have been excusable."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

SERIOUS MATTER 'Tis understood The price of food Is not a theme for jests; We envy those Who strike a pose
 With gravy on their vests. As if to say, Well, come what may. At least we've had our fill, Though it came high, A fact proved by
 The drops we chanced to spill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

TELEPHONE Bell <private exchange connecting all 0cpartmentsJ Main 490O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

No one knew so well as Germany that Russia. in spite of some reforms, was but it did not suit her aims to let the world know it, although there is abund- ant evidence that the military staff of Berlin thought meanly of it-"a mob in uniform was one description. Another was not quite so severe-''a barracks of which only the bricks have been got to- gether, the cement and the builders be- ing lacking.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

SYMPATHY Did the old gentleman encourage you when you asked the hand of his daugh- ter in marriageT' 'Well. in one way he encouraged me-" replied the suitor. thoughtfully. T judged from what he said that no ob- jections would be offered so far as hs was concerned. "What did he sayY~ "'Poor devilr"
 NOT HEIR FAULT "Do you know Jobling, who poses as a wizard of finance7r "Oh. yes"
 .'He says his wife has made him what hs is."
 T don't believe it. That's . grossiibel on a good woman.' PAUL. COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

Do not satisfy your resolution with hopes that are falIibIc.
 Measure for Measure.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26
MEN, WOMEN
 AND THINGS

Russia! The mere mention of the name is enough to make the angels weep, and thoughtful men to bow their heads in shame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

Emperor Williams estimate of Russia s army was not high. It was held to be still suffering from the defeat at the hands of the Yankees of the Orient. Her military experts were said to be op- posed to war. The Czar himself was be- lieved to have horror of a fresh cam paign on political and dynastic grounds Let's go bit deeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26


 Now. to a certain extent Germany miscalculated the power of Russia to strike. and William misread Cousin Nick's'' temper. believe the fight that Russia put up for awhile was a real sur prise to the miltarists at Berlin I am, however. of the opinion that Germany all along counted on Russia's collapse and took gamblers chance in calling her bluff of being ready.
 Poor, misguided Russia. her detach- ment from her allies and her humiliating peace is tragic, for Russian peacemon- gers are going to have a poor time of it in spite of armistices or treaties, for she is being hoodwinked by as treacher- ous foe as any people have ever known. fear that a greater war than Russia has ever waged before, is facing her in the internecine strifes that are being born out of temporizing with the Huns.
 It may be that Russia is being over taken by the fate that comes upon all poorly civilized or barbarous states that grow too bis, and must fall te pieces because unready for self government. Woe is her sad lot, for having fallen into the plot of her German masters. she is to be treated contemptuously by Wilhelmstrasse. for your true Prussan believes that the slavs are but ethnic manure useful to fertllize the seedfields of Teutonic culture, but good for little else'
 nAKzlx zEx 0n.~<xHl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-26

There were, however, those who held, and they were nearer the truth, that in ership of Grand Duke Nicholas and other true Russians, that the forces might bs shaped into formidable weapon of de- fense and possibly of offense. They be. gan to study the country's resources for war, and took closer stock of the army, it's defects and possibilities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-28

The sweater, having inspired all
sorts of sweater coats and sport coats
for the benefit of those who like to
combine smartness with uniformity in
dress, has improved its own original
conception. In the new models now
being manufactured Of sweaters pure
and simple we discover garments more
trim and more carefully planned than
In the time-honored old original. Much
more attention is given to the details
of finishing, and even the utility sweat
er makes a feature Of color. Any
number of gay shades, as bright as
field flowers, enliven outdoor back
grounds.
Many women knit their own sweat
ers and sweater-coats, but these hand
made garments are few by comparison
with those knitted by machinery. And
designers Of machine knitted garments
have shown themselves amazingly clev-
err in turning out sweaters that are
almost replicas of those knitted by
hand. They are responsible for the
best of new models and the introduc-
ton of novel decorative features that
make them interesting. Recently they
have introduced caps to match-in the
case of utility-to be worn in keen au-
tumn days or whenever wind and cold
make hat not practical.
In the picture, at the left, sweater
coat is shown in light color bOrdered
with white. The range of cOlors in
cludes turquoise, orchid, rose, citron,
gold, emerald, amethyst, ETC., and less
unusual shades that have come to be
recognized as sweater shades. The
picture tells the story of this model in
every detail, simple and effective de-
signing, attractive color combination
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-28

o'clock, marking the close of a de
lightful day Mrs. Bell was assisted
in entertaining her guests by Miss
Sara Tompkins, those present were :
Misses Epsie Reese, of Chattanooga,
Elizabeth Hudgens, of Anderson, S.
c.; Bracy Herin, of Hurtsboro, Ala !;
Spug Majors, of Sylvester; Eula Cobb
of Columbus; EsteHe Stanford, of
Leslie; Mildred Brown of Column
bus; Bessie Elder, Carrie Woods,
Helen Aston, Married. richardson,
Mildred Lido, Mildred Layfeld, Paul
inc Norman' Mamie Maye' Mary
Harvey. Ruth Chappell, Mary Austen,
Annie Suellings, Mary Lou Wilson,
Mary Elder, Mona Bush, Ruth Bow
man, Sara Dixon, Cleo Bell, Sara
Thompkins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-28
Flowers on Our hats.
youthful.

The way flowers are used on the
new summer hats is attractive. Really
more ingenuity has been shown
this year by the milliners than
for several years. Sometimes large
velvet flowers are appliqued fiat
against the straw or silk foundation Of
a turban or other hat. Flowers are
massed under tulle, all over the crown
and brlm. Sometimes a wreath Of
flowers is used around the edge Of the
crown, with a band of tulle fastened
over them to keep them neatly in place.
Many field flOwers-daisies and butter
cups, with peoples and corn flowers
are also used on the summer hats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-08-28
PROF. W. ]. DOWD
ELECTED PRINCIPAL

LUMPKIN, Ca, August 2S.-Lump-
kin High School will open in Septem-
Der under the principalship of Prof
w. ]. Dowd.
Prof Dowd will succeed Prof. G.
H. Wells.
Miss Ethel Gardner, of Ideal, will
have charge of the music department,
taking the place of Miss Jessie Strey-
er. Other members of the faculty
are Misses Helen and Genie Terrell
Miss Beulah GeesIin, and Mrs Her
bert Humber all of the last named be-
ing elected to their former positions