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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Probably there will be few of your readers who might be interested in hearing of the life of the American sol dier in the Philippine Islands.
 The life here isn't exactly as exciting as the scldier's life in Europe at the present time, though there are but few soldiers who wouldn't prefer being in Europe to participate in the great wal that Is calling so many of our good citi- zens away from home, friends and loyea ones to fight in strange battlefieids across the seas.
 The soldiers here are pursuing the same course of instructions that are be- trench warfare, etc. The only differ ence is that all of the Germans here have been deported, leaving none to cause anxiety among the troops.
 Since the Philippine Islands are such an important hold for our government and are so removed from the front, It would be 6 very good place for the mar ried men Of the states who are being, and have been, drafted into the service If these men (married mem were sta tioned he,e their possibilities of return ing home to their families would be much greater than were they placed Ut the front. It would relev the SlnS'e men now stationed here, giving them the opportunity oi going to the front, which is the height and glory of their ambi- tion. They each and everyone of them, are anxious and willing to do all within the'r power for their country and loved ones at home in this time of need. There is no sacrifice too great for the soldiers in the islands today to make.
 The soul ces of amusements Tor the soldier ere, during his hours of leisure, are indeed few. With the exception oi theatres, among which are quite few good ones, there are no places of amuse- ment. that are really worth while. Or course there are, as might be expected saloons and dance halls for those who wish to spend their time and money Tn that way
 As to the churches. there is at least one where soldiers of every denomine- ton represented in the army may go' and I am glad to say that the soldiers are made welcome Quite frequently tho different churches give receptions Tn honor of the soldiers, sailors and ma rines in and about Manila, thereby af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
BY-PRODUCT COKE OVEN PLANT MAY
 60 10 SHEFFIELD
Government Said to Favor This Location for Indus try Planned by the
 Sloss Company

Sheffield, Ala, July 6.-(Speeial.) The $500, o,oOo,ooO Qualifications bill which was passed in Congress a few s50,000,000 for the construction of gov ernment nitrate plants at Sheffield, The sum will be spent during the year ending July l, 1919. The bill, as passed by Congress, specifies s5,o00,- GOO for nitrate plant No. 1, which is q synthetic ammonia plant; and S45,000,7 coo for nitrate plant No. ?, which will employ the cyanamid process in the cX- tratcoion Of air nitrogen. Both plants are essentially Sheffield plants, plant No. being located in west Sheffield, which has been construmted by the J. G. White Engineering corporation, un- der the general supervision of the Gen- eral Chemical company of New York Imm ediately east of Sheffield at Mus cle Shoals, plant No.2 is being con- structed by the Air Nitrates corpora tion of New York.
 ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES
 In addition to the s50.000,00o to be expended here in the building of ni- trate plants. s2O,ooo.0oO will be spent by the govrnement in building the Muscle Shoals dam across the Tennes- see river, an order having been signed recently by President Wilson author izing the construction of the dam Thus, it may be expected that. judging from the total sum appropriated by s, tl less than s7o, 100000 to s100,0 900 will ultimately be expended by the govern ment in Sheffield and in the Muscle Shoals region.
 It is not improbable that Sheffield will be selected as site for s2,- 000,000 by-product coke oven plant, which is planned at this time by the pany It is understood that the n-- cessIty of by-product plant has be- come apparent to the company, and is inclined to build it somewhere in the Birmingham district. However. it is semi officially learned that the federal government wants the plant built at Sheffield, in which event all by-prod- ucts except coke will be taken by the government in the operation of it's ni- trate plants here. The government needs tuluol. benzoil and other prod ucts,not overlooking tar and gas.
 TO BUILD COKE OVENS
 Sometime ago it was indicated by Washington reports that the government would build here, in addition to the nitrate plants, by-product coke ovens, iny olving an expenditure of $4O0,000. In view of this circumstance, it is very probable that the government will enter into an agreement with the Sloss-Shef- field company and urge that the conl- pany build the proposed plants in the Sheffield district. If this is done, the Sloss-Sheftield company would receive government assistance in the construc- tion of the plants in the way of hurry ing delivery of raw materials, labor, etc. Inasmuch as the Sloss-Sheffield com pany is operating large iron furnaces here, it could make use of the coke pro- duction in these plants, while the various by products would be taken by the gov ernment.
 An early announcement in the prem iSes is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07

New York. July 6.-(SpeciaL )-Ef- iciency, hackneyed word though it is, continues to be the watchword of the day, withstanding even the onslaughts of war
 The man who does things just lit- tie better than the fellow next door is the one who is going to get the busi- ness. And nowhere are innovations re- sulting from increased efficiency more frequent-and sometimes startling- than in New York, where it would seem there are enough people to go around and make plenty of trade for every body. But then there is a proportion- ate number of caterers too, and conn petition is quite as keen as anywhere else.
 One of the most unique examples of this effort to get ahead of the other fellow which l have seen, came to my notice the other night when l attended one of the uptown movies.
 No sooner had I got completely lost in the thrills of William s. Hart film hairbreadths and the like was rudely in- terrupted by the stentorian voice of an usher, bawling Carriage No. 1r'
 It was an exceptionally thrilling film, and at first no one answered to Car riage No. 1.' The usher gave second and more imperative call, and a fat woman few seats from me got up and
 tanked her way to the aisle. As she was one of the kind who interpret the
 a a1pud fnr adificafinr1 of her neighbors, was greatly relived that she had gone, even though the pro- cess of exit was more or less disturb ling. But pretty soon she wobbled down
 the aisle and tanked her way back again to the seat she had vacated a few minutes before. I wondered what had happened to Carriage No. l." since the lady had returned. And, anyway. surely this could not be the owner, nor even the lessee of Carriage No. 1.' She surely didn't look like a person who rides in carriages. l was almost for citing about the picture and figuring on the carriage mystery, when there
 came another call from the usher Carriage No. 15''-and an Italian wom- an quickly made her way down the aisle
 | Well, this is certainly queer place, | I reflected. First that fat, slovenly woman and then this poorly dressed 1 Italian-surely they don't have car- riages Now, flivver might be pos- sible, but a carriage, now used only by the very elitest, you might say-and, anyhow 1t takes something more high browish than William S. Hart-er to
 bring out people who come to the movies in carriages"
 | The film had gone glimmering so far as I was concerned. I was bent on un-
 raveling this growing mystery When l I had about decided I couldn't stand it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
WHAT GORGAS HAS DONE FOR THE ARMY Medical Branch Larger Than Former Standing Army WORRY OVER OCTOBER Surgeon General Will Reach Retire ment Age Then But Every
 enc Hopes He Will Be
 Retained
 
WORRY OVER OCTOBER

Theodore Tiller, the New York Tribune.
 washington-Just behind the old rail- road station site where President Gar ington today long, hurriedly construct ed, rambling building with a sign over the door which reads;
 Surgeon general of the Army"
 This building has nothing to do with the story of William c. Gorgas except that it manifests achievement The war time expansion of the army medical de- partment in personnel, equipment, ad- rninistrative machinery and hospital fla cilities stretches from the battlefields of France to the training camps and re- mobilization hospitals in the United States and it's possessions.
 Surgeon General Gorgas will reach the retirement age of 64 next October. Out side of the popular interest in the mili- tary rating of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, the American people today are prob ably more concerned over the possible re- tirement of Gorgas than about the use or nonuse of any officer now in this coun- trfy.
 At e4 General Gorgas Is apparently s energetic and capable as when he made Panama a healthy place to live in. He is mentally alert and aggressive. His eyes are clear. his form erect Time has hardly marked his features with the signs of age. He walks to work and al his desk he is a dynamo of action. With out austerity or pompousness, he is firm, frank, quick to perceive and quick to act
 If the war department retires Gorgas t must be for some reason not apparent to the layman-and if it retires him un- doubtedly such action will bring de- 1nand for an answer to the question, s.Why?'
 uthen xar cana Surgeon General Cor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
Automobile Parts

We specialize. in automobile repair work, paying particular attention to the complete me- chanical overhauling of all makes of commercial and pleasure cars. We have one of the most complete automobile xepair works in the state and emT toy only expert mechan- ics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
A Soft Answer

From the Baltimore American.
 She (haughtily)-You have forgotten yourself.
 He (meekly)-Im glad it wasn't my umbrella.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07

Winnipeg. Canada. was practically witn- out, fire department recently, lS0 ire men having struck because the council refused the demands of the electricianS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
Canadian Troop Ship Goes Ashore on Atlantic Coast;
 All on Board Are Removed

Ottawa. July GA Canadian troop ship the City of Vienna, has gone ashofa on the Atlantic coast. All the troops and the crew were safely removed. Of fiaicl announcement regarding the vessel was made here today through the of- fee of the chief press censor. It is thought the ship will be a total loss.
 The City of Vienna, G100 tons gross, is owned by Ellerman Lines, limited, Of Liverpool. The vessel was built in 1914 and has been in use as government transport almost from the time of her launching.
 Boston, July 6.-The rescue by an American patrol boat of 700 troops from the Canadian troop ship City of Vienna, wrecked off the Atlantic coast, was re. ported here today. The American boat ran through thick fog to reach the City of Vienna, which went down soon after all hands had been taken off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
MERCANTILE BUILDING

Another large and modern mercantile building having been let today by Philip Olin and l. Kreisman of this city to the Slosser Contracting company for two storyed brick and stone building to le erected at the corner of Montgomery avenue and Second street The building Will cost approximately $S5,0C0.
 This building and three others now in the course of construction on Montgom- cry avenue involve total outlay of ap- proximately s150,CoO, and other owners of Montgomery avenue property are planning to build handsome mercantile buildings at an early date.
 Apparently Montgomery avenue, the in downtown business street of this city, will be completely transformed be- fore many more weeks ensue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-07
NEW HIGHWAY PLANNED

r. now seems certain that a magnift- cent highway from here to Decatur and Birmingham will be built. The first link in the proposed highway was practically assured early this week, when the Law rerce county commissioners court at Moulton authorized the issuance of war rants to the value of $11,0O0, to be used in extending the pike from the Morgan county line.
 The issuance of the road warrants by the Lawrence county officials will in reality make available $34,000 for the building of the highway, to be secured as follows: Lawrence county, $ll ,000; state of Alabama. s6o0o, and federal aid, s17,C0o.
 Considerable local interest is felt in the proposed new highway, and it is hoped the beginning of it's construction will be expedited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Unique Concert.

description of a unique concert
which l have read in a German pa
per, says a writer in the London
Daily News, deserves to be rescued
from oblivion. In one of the pris-
Cners' camps arc 4 number Of Rus
sian musicians, who have formed a
chorus and an orchestra, which are
apparently so good that the inhab-
itants Of the nearest towns were
anxious to hear them. The COM
mander of the camp accordingly
agreed to allow them to give con-
cert OF Russian sacred music in the
principal church of the town. Ger
many always has an eye to business
nowadays, and the takings. which
We're ConSidcra BILE We're devoted 70
the bcnett-nO not of the russian pr:s-
oners. but OF German prisoners IN
Russia. Among the singers. ! see.
were two who have appeared with
the Russian opera company at Drury
Lane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Child Welfare in its Relation to the
Problem of tuberculosis He opened
by sketchine briefly the way in which
infection takes place, the first being
breathing the germs into the lungs
or through the tonsils. from which
they enter the blood and lungs: and
secondly by means of food. prinri-
pally from unpasteuriZed or urbo;l-
ed milk that comes from cows nf-
iiicted With the diseise. When taken
the latter way into the stomach and
bowels ii pcnetrates The walls of ,h4
intestines and thus produces the dis
ease in one of its various forms.
1t has been proven that the infec-
ZION is ecquired most often in infan-
cy or childhood and remains ques-
cent until brought out by the strain
Of work in school or early adult life
Logically, then the care OF children
and the Importance of healthful home
surroundings are Of vital importance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

and interest in child welfare of eX
IRENE Importance.
Dr., Bristol called the attention of
these present to the Child Welfa e
conference which is TO he held 1T tho
State House on May and $. which
has been called by Governor Mil
ken and invited all to attend.
The disease has been called q hOmN
disease because it is so often acquir-
ed in the home. Prenatal prec3'I-
tons should often be taken and ven
tila,ion of sleeping rooms should re
ceive careful attention. always. Mod
zeal inspection of schools. the dCsn'-
ability Of physical education for tAH
young ana the systematic use OF play
grounds are Of great value. He brief
~ touched upon the methods Of CCr
Mating the disease and the various
agencies now at the disposal ~ the
public. and closed by calling atten-
tj0n to the State laws for the pres
ovation of health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
Saving Bison, Elk and Antelope.

The United States had within its
big-game reservations in the North
west last July, when the official
count was made, 2l6 head of buffalo,
ISL of elk and 10 of antelope The
bison herd on the National range in
Montana had increased to 1914 from
81 placed on the range in the fan
Of 1909. Antelope are harbored at
the Wind Cave preserve. IN South
Dakota. where the small herd is
steadily increasing. Antelope born
on the range are wilder and appar-
emily harder than those transferred
to the refuge. and it is believed that
IN time satisfactory herd of thes-
beautiful and rapidly disappearing
animals will be built up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
INTERESTING HEALTH
MEETING AT SAINT
JOSEPH'S HALL.

A gondly number Of Gardiner resi-
dents attended the health meeting
which was held Thursday afternoon
at $50 O'Clock AT ST. Joseph's hall,
Lincoln avenue. Or. L. d. Bristol Of
the State Health department, was
Tire principal speaker and Miss Eliza
beth Sumner and Mrs. NJ. q. Folsom
a!so addressed the gathering. Around
the hall were placed in interesting
display Of Anti-Tuberculosis matter.
One of especial interest was map
Of the city with colored pins pia ced
a the point where tuberculosis had
been found to exist. Henry Richards
Of this city presided.
DR.. Bristol is a very pleasing
speaker and held the attention Of his
auditors closely. His subject was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

when reception was given the Pc
hekahs and invited guests A very
pleasing program was given as fol-
lows! Singing of America" by all
present: violin solo, Master Calvin
Hutchinson. solo. cha rles Fuller; ad-
dress Rev. +. W. Webber: solo, Mrs.
Annie Small: address. DIR. F.. Il. Pea
body Of Richmond. deputy grand
master; singing OF the star Span
gled Banner" by all. During the si34-
ing of selections very pretty tableaux
were presented. The program was
we'll given and was appreciated by
the audience. Light refreshments of
sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served. \ very fitting and enjoya BILE
close 70 delightful evening was a
social dance held in n. r. A. hall
in which a large number participated
Several guests were present from Au-
gusta and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND

A Challenge Of Humanity, Ira M.
Lowry Presents Capt. Edwin
Booth Hesser's Great Spectacular
and the Greatest and Most Timely
Patriotic Photo Play Ever Pro-
duced at the Strand Today, First
Time Shown East of Boston
For the Freedom of the World"
Ira NJ. Lowry's magnificent photo
spectacle which is distributed to ex-
hibitors through Goldwyn exchanges
AS the greatest and most timely pa
triotic motion picture ever produced.
affords undoubtedly the most season
able publicity opportunity given thus
far in the history Of the industry.
Al {. time when the entire group of
civilized nations IS engaged in making
the world safe for democracy: when
feeling the pinrh Of war ana millions
of lives are being sacrificed on the
altar OF Mars The appeal Of this
drama is universal. II is NOT propa-
ganQa picture in the ordinary sense
Of the word, for the story it tells is
one of absorbing interest quite apart
from any other appeal Yet il is an
educational feature of The highest
order
II shows the whole possible career
Of that son of the family who enlists
III the service of his country, from
concentration camp TO front: it shows
he work of the Red Cross nurse; the
ie in the trenches, and the other de
ais Of the vast war machine. pre-
rnted with all the vividness of the
notion pictures and the verify Of ac-
.uai happening.
Regarded as a spectacle, II presents
HI the screen some Of the most pow
'rful battle scenes ever recorded. The
Photographic work was done under the
yes OF men VINO had participated in
real warfare. and knew how to de-
velop complete realism. Co-opera-
t.on Of the Canadian government was
enlisted in the work because the Off
Gals felt that the film was an authen-
tic document designed for the good Of
all people.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03
A Surprise Party

Classmates of G. II. $. and mem
bers Of "Pollyanpas" rendered a de-
lightful surprise party TO Mary Nc
Gugin Tuesday evening. the occasion
being her 18th birthday. Miss Nc
Gugin though much surprised proved
a capable hostess Miss Mildred
Baker in behalf Of those assembled
presented Miss McGugin with a beau
tiful pendant. Dainty refreshments
were served by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank McCiugin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

It will undoubtedly be Of interest to
many to learn that Hallowell has re-
ceived its honor flag, which will be dis
played for the first time today from the
pole at the city building Hallowell cit
liens may well be proud OF the banner,
which was earned by their liberal sup
port of the best government on earth.
The honor list which has been posted in
many subscriptions have been received
since 1t was printed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The funeral of the late Mrs. Augustin
Littlefield was held Thursday afternoon
at o'clock from her late home at
Spears Corner, Rev. A. A. Walsh, pas
tor Of the Free Baptist church, ofticiat-
ing. Many friends gathered to pay trlh-
ute TO the memory o. the deceased. Rev.
and Mrs. Walsh sang. The bearers
were Charles r. Curtis Arthur S. Cole,
Fred - Trafton and William Woodbury.
intermeat was in the Fairbanks Gem
e+ary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The Athletic Association Of Hallowell
High School vii! give a dance this eve
ming a City hall for the benefit of the
baseball team. Music BY the Carey
o Brien orchestra. The boys are play
ing great bali this season and are de-
serving of loyal support, and large
number of students and friends should
be present at the dance this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

! All the children VINO took part in
The Mistlctoe Bough" are request
/ ed to meet at Reynolds studio on
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock To
have their pictures taken. The chill
.dren are to wear the same costumes
that they wore in the presentation
of Ihe play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The funeral Of the late Mrs Mar
garet Staples was held Thursday FORE
noon at 10 O'Clock from the Canard
street chapel. Rev c. W Robinson Off
eating. The bearers were Harry and
Herbert Jordan William Annis and Al
fred Crosman. The intermen5 was II
Mount Hope cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The Freshmen team of Gardiner
High school defeated the Maria Clark
Grammar school team on the Muster
field Thursday afternoon BY the
score of % to Is. Grant of Gardi-
ner featured with a home run. Bat
terry for NJ. c. g. S., Skillin. White
and Smith. Opposing battery, H.
Hildreth, Grimes and Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

move his family to Lewiston at once
and will take up the duties of
his new position Immediately. Mr..
Haggas came from New York In
October Of 1915 and has been con-
nectcd with the engineering end of
the company. doing valuation work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The funeral of Donald O., infant son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Hickey. was
held from their home on the Brunswick
road Thursday afternoon at , O'Clock.
Rev. r. W. Plant officiating interment
was in the Libby .ull cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

The workers in surgical dressings will
meet at Masonic hall this afternoon at
the usual hour. 1t Is hoped that a good
Is number will be present as no work
has been done for several weeks and
there is great need Of dressings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-03

Miss Hope Sawyer entertained a
number OF her friends from II. II. S.
Thursday evening at her home at
Loudon Hill. The evening was de-
lightfully passed with games and mu-
sic. Dainty refreshments were served.