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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
AGENTS WANTED


 LET us connect you with big money making selling propositions more than 900 square deal manufacturers adver- tise in each issue Speciality Statesmen Magazine; 300 safe propositions to se- lect from; every issue course in sales manship; inspirational articles by best writers; beneficial selling talks; pro- tects buyer and seller; 100 pages sub scription g yearly get acquainted; 2 months trial subscription 25c; read current issue, if not satisfied money refunded Robert Hicks, editor. S32 Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
SALESMEN WANTED

Experienced roof cement and roof paint; write for informa ton; good territory open; expense money advanced. Inland Oil Works Co.,, Cleve- land, OhioS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

YOUR independence lies in the insurance brokerage business; my plans and as- sistance guide you straight to big money and success; new openings cre- ated; get posted now. Write Perry |. Allen, Bankers Trust bldg, Little Rock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Job as office man or assis- tant bookkeeper; am not afraid of any job the other fellow can hold down, Address A. w. R., Room 300 Farley bldg, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
HELP WANTED-MALE
U. s. GOVT. WORK

U. s. GOVT. WORK MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. Wanted, carpenters, brick masons, construction cleo tricians, boiler makers, iron workers, steam filters, pipe filters, millwrights, sheet metal workers, slaters, white plasterers, white cooks, handy men, laborers, helpers for all foregoing trades. Apply US. Employ ment Service offices, 2012 1st ave-, Birmingham, Ala, or nearest U. s. Employ ment office for further in- formation as to wages, pay days, living conditions, etc. Attention, Business Men We Specialize on filling stenographic office positions, and clerks for all mer- cantile and professional purposes; serv- ice is free to employer; prompt and efficient; to the employe our fees are reasonable, our methods dignified and effective; we invite anyone needing help of any kind or anyone out of employment to call at our office and investigate our system and methods. Write or call.
 Birmingham Employment
 Company
 2fas5t sd Ave. Lyon-Terry Bldg.
 Phone Main 70G7
 Opposite Courthouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-By steady, experienced man, Job as night watchman; can give ref erence. Address T. A. C., 2408 4th ave N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
AUCTION SALES

AUCTION SALES FURNITURE and household goods bought, sold and exchanged; private sales and auction; don't sell or buy unless you call to see us. We know value and pay better prices; large lots especially. Birmingham Auction and Storage Co.,. ZOOS Srd ave. Phone Main SSS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

.oo.ILLHO Il.LI " aIN EI1-r -.L ENI ALE WANTED-Chocolate dip pers; permanent employ ment on piece work at in- creased scale price. Con- municate at once with Num- nally's, 218 20th st., N. A DESIRABLE travelling position with well known firm, affording an income of H50 per month, open to refined, edu- cated, ambitious woman, 2S years of age or more; experience unnecessary; quick promotion; permanent and enjoyable work; salary from start; excellent op- portunity for those wishing to engage in useful remunerative work. R. w.. Shuman, Garland bldg, Chicago. WANTED--Ten bright, capable ladies to travel, demonstrate and sell we'll known goods to established dealers; $25 to $50 per week; railroad fare paid; weekly advance for travelling expenses. Address at once. Good rich Drug company. Dept. 11o, Omaha, Neb.
 WANTED-Experienced stenographer; saleslady; lady clerks; young ladies to work in printing office; one white housekeeper; markers, assorters waitresses; maids; cooks; girls; 5 white women; office girl Apply Bir- hlingham Employment Co, 21031k 3d ave.
 GOVERNMENT needs 12,0O0 women clerks; Birmingham examinations Nov 2, Dec. '; salary sl2oo; experience un- necessary; women desiring government positions write for free particulars, d. C. Leonard (former civil service exam iner), 50 Kenois bldg, Washington. WANTED--White woman, age 25 to 35. to cook and keep house for widower and children; good home for the right woman; will pay s per week. ". D. Suther. 313 1st ave, Pratt City, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED Representative in each coun- ty; call on physicians and merchants; pleasant work; good pay; opportunity. Room S43 Wells bldg, Quincy, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Situation high-class account ant and general executive, credits col lections, etc. Address Box 23S, Selma, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SEATTLE offers hotel and apartment house buyers extraordinary opportuni- ties; our nstings are complete' lh-
 rr,;ries invited. Hotel Information Bu- reau. bO3 Green building, Seattle, Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

A MAN succeeds in the work he likes; if you would like a responsible rail- way position, one that enables you to travel and to advance, starting at S11O month and expenses, no age limit, write for booklet N-2, Standard Business Training Institute, Buffalo, NaT vorly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
TIRES

We also have all sizes in Diamond firsts. Special proposition offered to dealers on Diamond tires.
 Atlanta Ga., store, CHA N. Forsyth st. Birmingham, Ala, store, 2103 1st Ave.
 McPherson Rubber Co.
 Phone Main h49s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

ATTENTION-For competent help, any kind. call Birmingham Employment Co, Main 7OO7 Service free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

PHARMACIST and bookkeeper with 20 years experience; best of reefrences wants a change; beyond draft age; so- Der and wide-awake. Address Drugs" Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

COLORED man wanted to wear latest style tailored-to- measure suit and be general agent, in spare time; big prof its. Write to Liberty Tailoring Society. Dept 5O9, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

roll man for big steel company; man must have had at least years experience in corporation work. 1216 Jefferson County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Mechanical draftsmen exper- fenced in blast furnace, conveying and hoisting machinery, and mine tipple work; state age, nationality, married or single, and what experience in the specific lines given above, Tnd what salary expected. Address Woodward Iron companY Woodward Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BRANCH manager wanted for old es- tablished Chicago concern; we furnish full stock of goods, advertising mat ter, and equip store completely, in good location, all at our expense and pay you $40 week salary in addition to liberal share of the profits your store earns Work can be started in spare time; no investment or previous ex- perience necessary to secure this posi- tion; if you are a hustler and want an opportunity to make 5000 to s15, 0o6 year we want you, and will pay you well from the start Send me your ap- plication today. S. Levy, Mgr, Depart ment 426, Como bldg, Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WE exclusively own and control a p1u- tected article which clears upward of $l0 per day for salesmen; because of the most essential nature and govern ment created demand for same, large territories assigned to statesmen who are able to handle crews of their own. The Jerome G. G. Laadt Organization, 8 s. Dearborn, Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-By man not subject to draft, position as shipping or hotel clerk; can go anywhere. Address Y-51, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
ngham Employment
 Company
2fastk 3d Ave. Lyon-Terry Bldg. Phone Main FOOT. Opposite Courthouse

WANTED - Steam shovel craneman; steam shovel fireman; bakers; boys for engraving; pharmacist; butcher; paper hanger; colored switchmen; station ary firemen, colored: man for office; men for greenhouse work: porters; civ- Il engineer; mechanics; presser. Ap- ply Birmingham Employment Co.,, zlU51a 2d aye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE

STU ATIONS WANTED-FEMAL ATTENTION, HOUSEKEEPERS-W in need of cooks, maids, butlers DOT ters or any kind of help, our service is free to anyone. Our telephone clerk awaits your call. Birmingham Employ ment Co, 2103h 3d ave. Main 7007. WANTED-Position by young lady experienced in bookkeeping and gen. eral clerical work, desires change; reference Phone 4240-J.
 EXPERIENCED business woman wants position as bookkeeper and stenogra- pher. Address O-4S, Age Herald. EXPERIENCED young lady stenogra- pher wants position; can furnish refer ences R-4S, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

SALESMEN-Wake up! Get good job; make money while the 'making's good; - why butter along content with "before the war; earnings? S200 to $500 monthly; $25 advanced weekly for expenses; no samples or collecting; write now C.. Gouffaut, 119 Schwnd bldg, Dayton, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-A-1 bookkeeper, one who has had banking experience; good place in heart of city for man who can qualify. 1216 Jefferson County Bank Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

FOUNl1TWo good Investments; Liberty Bonds and my $50 suits and oEercoats. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave. LOST-Ten dollars if you oon't buy one of my s3o suits or overcoata Marc Linx, 1al1 1St ave ROUND-The best $25 and 70 suits and overcoats in Birmingham. Marc Llnx, 1911 1St ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

your business under the common law; no organization tax; no franchise tax; no federal corpora tion tax; certificates not taxable, stockholders exempt from company debts; do business anywhere; dire . tors reside where you wish; lowest cost organization possible Common Law Organization Co, Randolph, Detroit, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

nTT1 DIV Second hand clothes, wv L DO l shoes 21l6 2d Ave. Phone 1881.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

gold framed patriotic pictures, 16c, sell 5oc; Over Top, Paul Jones, Colored Heroes, etc.. everybody buys; sample free. Peoples Portrait, Sta. D, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

NO ICE NEXT YEAR I control wonderful device that will put ice in every home at cost of less than 5 cents day; tremendous de- mand; biggest sensation in years; ex- elusive to live wires able to finance their sales; act quick; territory going fast come, wire or write Fred w. Wolf. Dept. 1, 31 N. Wells st.. Chi cago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

CALL SPEAR for transferring; prompt careful and reasonable. Main Szso Ind A9O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

raw fur grader who can grade raw furs from all sections; good pay to right party. Veil Bros S. Co.,, Ft Wayne, Ind State experience and references
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

SAL4ESMEN and service men; new car buretor for Ford cars; simple, not a moving part, installed in 30 minutes guaranteed to double your mileage and start in zero weather without heating or priming; 15-day free trial Write U. & J. Carburetor Co.,, 505 w. Jack son hlyd Chieago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

you want to increase your salary $25 per week, write us in regard to placing our flash light assortments with the general mer- chants; pocket samples. American Flash Light Co., Nashville, Tenn. Box 23S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Supply house man, one who is experienced in mill and mine sup plies; good salary to right man. 121S Jefferson County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
PERSONAL.

 WRTTE A SONG-Patriotic or popular; compose music and guarantee pub lcation: send words today. Thomas Merlin. 742 Reaper block, Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
LOST AND FOUND


 5-passenger 1918 Ford car and Simmons hardware Co. s catalogue; license 1918 No. 51S5o; finder will please notify Joseph w. Mckinstry, care Mol ton hotel, city, and receive reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTIGD-Timekeepe for plant work with big company; this is an excellent place for settled man. 12l6 Jeffer- son County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

FOR SALE-s125O, a beau tiful Chandler, 4-seated roadster, newly painted and in first class mechani- cal condition. Phone 1869. c. A. Allen.
 FOR SALE-One Grant Six automobil s in good shape, 1916 model one Four% ninety Chevrolet in good running shaptS extra castings and inner tubes; writs for prices. B. A. Afford. Childersburg. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

GOST-Snk bag, brown mixture SIX; contained small purse with $4.0S; also pair nose glasses. Reward if returned to L12 N 23rd St Phone Main 2699- W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

UNITED STATES CALENDAR CO, Cincinnati, wants experienced salesmen in Alabama and Mississippi. to sell large manufacturer line copyrighted art calendars, leather and cloth goods, signs and specialties; permanent work:
 liberal commissions; financial assist ance. Address Sales Manager, United States Calendar Company, Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Salesman not in the draft; never such an opportunity before to real salesmen; our 1920 calendar and special ty line big money maker; write for our special war bonus contract with eX- elusive territory; only salesmen with clean records and wanting to make big money need apply Sentinel Printing company, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

WANTED-Two ledger clerks for wholesale house; young man in de- ferred class preferred. 1216 Jefferson County Bank Bldg. BE a detective. Excellent opportunity. good pay travel. Write c. T. Lud. wig, s55 Westover Bldg, Kansas City Mo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25
ave Love to MAKE Children Happy"

in color. Tho leaves all over are the
same now. They are SO golden, red.
orange crimson or scarlet. They are
So gay and doslling looking that Ii
seems TO me as if they were all dressed
UP IN their party clothes for party
which would never end"
''FIa, ha," rustlcd the leaves, cha,
hu."
What's the matter? asked the
wind.
"Ah, for years and years you've
seen us turn these beautiful cOlors In
the fall. You've seen us turn red. gold
en-, crimson. orange, scarlet and beauti-
full shades of brown and still You don't
know the reason why we dress up like
this before we take our long, long
rest"
1--WE never been able to understand
it. said the wind.
would you like to have us explain
ii to you?" asked the leaves.
'.Oh, il you would be SO kind" the
wind answered.
eve will be so kind" the leaves an
swercd.
And as the wind :;lstled as he sighed
or laughed or smiled or looked sur
prised ut what the leaves said. they
told him the secrs4 of their coIoring
before they went TO sleep for the Win
fer.
''You see" said he leaves, s'we have
such long long zap. We Sleep for
the whole winter through and then
when spring CONES we have been
asleep 50 long and we are so young and
fresh and new that we haven't the
strength to become so dashing as we
are now. But even so, we wouldn't
become that way as we know that
folks like us this way and we love to
please them.
s'Tt's so nice to hear them say, day
after day. in the fall, THE leaves are
more glorious than ever todayi Did
you see that tree. over yonder? Isn't
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25
Alcohol and influenza in Dry States

Reports Of the use Of whiskey in
treating Spanish influenza in army car
tonmcnts situated in dry states aaee
a special interest ii their relation -
methods OF combating the epidemic ald
their bearing Oh Prohibition seutimc'
In Camp Dodge It, hundreds &c cas-
of confiseatcd liquor have been UTILIZED
to give patients alcoholic baths, and
also as q stimuIaut In Tennessee
similar use Of condemned whiskcv Il
been authorized by the courts Two c:l r
loads Of liquor have been shipped in
60 Camp Lee in Virginia and there ar
accounts Of a like lifting Of the be-
i'll Louisiana. South Carolina Is "a i
to have authorized drug stores to sell
uhiskcy on physicians prescriptie 5
for medicinal use in influenza, aud TIE
plan has been proposed in Georgia
Thus the moot question Of the med +.
na efficacy Of alcohol in diseases ri
the grip type has become complicated
with the ethical question OF its use Ill
Prohibition territory and under cond.
tons involving seeming notification
Of state laws by federal procedure. TIE
important thing is to cheek the disease
and II alcohol can help in the process !.
then 50 much the worse for laws pre-
venting the use of it.
IN the practice Of physicians Of the
old school alcohol held high place
as a stimulant to strengthen the heart 5
action IN pneumonia. and though mod
ern medical opinion has challenged il i
value, the proof is rot final. At a /
rate Prohibition SfotufpC no ~ i .
signed to interfere with the publ.
health; and it is an interesting out
come that some Of the liquor confsca I,
ca in dry states was saved from tie
wreck for this emergency use.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25
DADDY 5LV[NINs.
[AIRY TALL =
81 MARY GpAHAlf BONNER
LEAVES AND WIND.

"Aren't you sleepy?' asked the little
leaves of the wind.
mo" said the wind, 81 am not
sleepy, but | know some little leaves
which are sleepy" And the wind WhiS-
tied merrily rs he said this and
laughed. As he whistled and laughed
the little leaves said, "oh, dear, we
are more sleepy than we were even a
moment ago. We must fall down to
the beautiful earth where we can rest,
sleep and rest"
'Oh. how blissful it is to sleep"
said the leaves from the ground. ave
have been here for Il little while now.
We We're 50 sleepy few days ago, but
now we find we like to wake up for a
little while, every ROW and again. We
like to scampcr and play, to frolIc and
run and dance and have final iolliti-
cation before it is bedtime for the
winter"
cts funny" said the wind.
What is funny2" asked the leaves.
ut is funny to think that you al
get so sleepy when you are so glorious
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25
Little Benny's
Note Book
By LEE PAPE

We WAS eating snpplr last mite, every
body ony being Supposed to have one
lump OF sugar on account Of the war AMI
everything and | put lump il M tee
and stirred il up and tasted it, and il
ddent taist as Ii there was hardly cny
in il, me thinking, &, that amt eny good.
And ! stirred il some more and tasted il
agen, and al | could taist vas tee, and |
sugar IS smaller Chan others.
That's too deep for INC to anser. but tha
lump you took was ahslootly the biggest
N the bowl, because SAW lou Dig for Il
sed ma
No mann | dident dig for It, it lest hap
pened to be near the bottom, | sed, and
pop sod, All that izplancs everything,
And he kepp on telling ma about bulgaria
and ma kepp on looking Is il Sic was
lissening more than she was understand
ing, and | sed, We'll Wy is it SOME big
humps are packed So loose, ma
Ma not saying enything. and | sed, You
mite think they had lot Of sugar in
them by looking at them. but there's 50
mulch SPACE between the different grains
! thev amt got hardly eny
Nich ma didcnt say enything, and | scd
/ wv is that. MAJ
For goodniss sakes Benny, don't you
! heer your father telling nc about Rulga
RIA sed ma. and | sed, Yes nam, but il
von taist this tee you'll see vat ! maen
I've bin seeing wat YOU mecn for the last
> minnts, for mersey sakes take another
/ lump and he done with it, sed ma,
| Wlch | did, making the tee taist mutcl
/ better onF still another l1lnn Wnnldent
Of spoiled it
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25

it magnificent. Tine cOl0rs seem more
brilliant this year Kan ever before
eve hear them say such things and
we love it. We foow we are giving
them pleasure. ans when we fall off
the children love - make houses out
OF us, 10 make HoifireS. to jump iR
great piles made out of us. And We
love to make children happy too. Why
shouldn't we? Somehow, If It weren't
for children. we'd feel we were awful
" useless after we fell to the ground.
'But the secret really is made up CT
many secrets. We like to be bright in
the autumn because children and
grOwn-lps like to see us that way. In
the spring they like to see rs delicate
and Fl, n and new after our long win
tors sleep.
"But the reason we are so glorious
and sleepy ct the same time IS because
before we 20 to sleep for the winter
We want TO leave behind US memory
Of beauty and loveliness which 1t would
he hard to forget
Yes. we want 10 leave for our win
ter's sleep because We Do get sleepy.
but we want to sar d wonderful good
by. to make beautiful going away
bow. and so we are like this. That
is orr big secret. But there is Just
one more. We have a dear oFd friend.
or dear young friend. for he is both
old and young-and that is Jack Frost.
lie helps Us. and You. Mr Wind, help
Is fall to tho ground.
eve do what We can and We are
heIned too Al. We'd have bad dreams
if We left the trc7 in q dingy. cross
horri1 fashion. ah no our dreams
are sweet for we ta;nf that we are adj
mired and cared or right up to the
time We say our gsa1-hy."
Don't borrow trouble nor give your
| own to Others"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-10-25
FRIDAY. OCTOBER -, 1915.
THE rREgIDBNT'8 ANSWER.

The FREGIDEET' ) ANSWER.
The las5 German note has been an
sucrcd. Stripped OF diplomatic bou-
euets and ,erbiage the President says:
You accept my terms of peace aud
merely desire To- discuss details of their
application This wish expresses the
view Of the Rclchstag and Of the Ger
man peoplc. You are willing to square
your fighting with the rules Of humane
warfare. Therefore, l viii take up
with my partners your reques; for an
armtatlce. The only armistice we can
grant, however. must enable the allies
to enforce all conditions imposed and
make it impossible fer yoa to resume
host.lities. ] have forwarded All cor
rospoadence 'bearing upon the issue to
my partners and asked them. if they
approve, to procure from the allied mil
itarv chiefs the terms Of an armjsttce
satisfactory to tham, provided they
deem IN armisticc advisable
Should an armisticc bc granted,
the acceptance Of its terms would be
the best possible proof Of the accept.
anee ty you Of my terms and principles
Of peace. The principle Of govern
mcnt responsible to the people has not
yet been fully worked out 10y You, and
| I have NO guarantee that changes re-
Gently made viii be permanent. Posi-
/ bly, future wars have been brought
uudcr control Of your people but the
! present war has not hceu The German
people cannot give orders 10 the mill.
,ary authorities The king of Prussia
Cthc kaiscr) still controls the policy of
the empire and the initiative is still IN
thc hands Of the old masters of Ger.
many. The ratious of the world do
not trust the word of those old masters
aad in making peace and riehting the
wrongs Of war | cannot deal with any.
ONE except representatives Of Inc Ger.
man people, possessing mdubjtablc con-
Ntitlit .ti''tl stiah'lLltN tS iIF ttdt iufEif
Iof Germany II my government must
deal with the military masters ard TIC
monarghical Authorities now or II il j,
likely 70 have to deal with them later
I in regard - Tie international relation,
Of the German empire, it MUST demand
that YOU surrender
We do not see any weakening in tn,
President : answer. Ii is obvious tina
bo has not particle Of faith in tht
German claim that recent notes sienet
by Prince Max and Or. Solf expires
the view Of an overwhelming majori
y Of the German people. In certain
sense we think that this must be true
| that is to say, we believe that a larg
majority IF the German people reall,
want rcacc. II is probable, also, tina
tha majority Of the members Of TIN
Rcichstag are convinced that it is
wise move to sue for peace This per
sonal opinion is doubtless strengthenc,