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The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14
NEW SCIENCE NOTES.

Persia is the home of a weed the seed pods of which have long horns that enter the nostrils of grazing animals and frequently kill them by preventing tlem from cat ing or drinking.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

An English street railway is ex- porimonting with cars that take cur rcrt from overhead wires and run on raiis as far as they are laid, then complete their journeys over ordinary roads, using storage bat ter.c3 for power.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

When tho Gnow is heavy, an AL aska man puts runners on the front wheels of his automobile, heavy chains on the back ones and encloses the engine with a special body and runs the machine as well as in summer.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

The dust that accrmuiates ill a California Portland cement mill has been found 70 be 50 rich In potash that it is collected and sold for enough to pay the plants run ming expenses.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

To prevent out of door drain pi pes freezing an attachment hes been invented that holds rock salt in such a position that flowing water slowly dissolves it, the solution melting ice that may form.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

Although it coSts but six cents a day ia India for men to wave fans 10 keep the air circulating in hous- es, they are gradually bci-g re- placed by electric fans as cheaper and moro reliable.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

A jewclcr is tho patentee of an attachment for watches that are tened that stops them at the end of a week, forcing borrowers to re- turn them and get their own time pioccs, left for rep;.-rs.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-01-14

For the pest soc. Dinner in Nome go to the Board of Trade Lunch Counter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
War Sauing Stamp Work
 Among Local Negroes

Under the direction of the city chair man among negroes, Prof. A. H. Park CT, several booths for the sale of the Stamps and Baby Bonds were placed in the most suitable places downtown. These booths were managed by o. D. Kennedy, with the help of a number of high school girls. During the 10 days that they were at work, $2912.93 in Thrift Stamps were sold Much time was given to the work by the follow ing girls: Ida Lewis, Gertrude Bolden, Irene Davis, Mahala Morris. Marie Hud- son, Frances Taylor, Helen Lewis, Ollie Diffay, Bernice Clark, Helen sherman, Estelle Gordon, Willie Mae Davis. Jes- sic Coleman. Beatrice Burse and Made line Davis.
 While these were driving Stamp sales a score of women under the direction of Juliet Bradford, Mary Sigman and Lillian Walker were covering the en- tire city with pledge cards. seeing that every person pledges to buy. At the Miles Memorial college this week where over 100 teachers are in summer school, after short talks by Chairman Parker and Four-minuteman J. O. Diffay. over $500 was pledged.
 The four-minute man under the direc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
By ETHEI1 GILLEN SMOk ED YANKE EES
TUNE-HOT TTNE

TuNE-HOT TIME. Come along get your ready. Say good-by 10 your High Brown: For we've got to roll our uiaakAts: " e aie going to leave this town: For they T. eed us on the sir:ng line AWAY out there in France. Yes: ttc Gath is coming. And we'll lead them quite a dance,
 CHORUS. cant you hear the booming of those
 guns. Ever! one i. aimed right at Hun. b't say Wien we arrive, we'rs goin'
 to make things hum, And we're going to give them n
 come
 SMOKED YANKEES" tiofe We go. the 25th shall lead; II you I ike with us, you must go out
 cn more speed: We a' C just the dope these hateful Ger.
 mans need; IT ev'il sound retreat, W hen u ey know we're over theis. Ihen fGtiy and get ready, Jack your kits up tight: Tor were going to fight the Gewtaars; AZ. there sure will be some fi1,h. iEey will kLow us by the color Tn eur faces stanch and true E"d were going to give them "1Ieil.'
 ntyS Till they holler, That will do."
 ELLIS LACY. O. A. 25th Infantry. Schofield Bar racks, Hawaii.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
NEWSOF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GlLLEN. cerre.p.nden,

Bessemer, June 0,-(SpeciaL) )--One of the largest crowds ever known to attend the community sing in this city was present this afternoon, when Cor poral Whited made an earnest appeal in behalf of the French orphans. He told of how the children in France would run along beside the Amer ican soldiers and call American kamerade," which was all they knew in English. Corporal Whited told of the mascot of Company D, a little boy whom they had adopted, whose hands had been cut off by the Germans. I've take up a collection often in our regiment and send a number of these children to school" said Corporal Whited. .If the American soldiers can afford to adopt these little fatherless children, surely you Americans al home can do the same thing" During the afternoon the following programme was rendered.: Doxology: salute to the flag; prayer, the Rev M. K. Thornton America" everybody Home. Sweet Homo,' every body; duet, Michaelson and Mc- Clesky; J. F. Haffner, four minute talk Let's Co., tune to Dixie" every body; Keep the Home Fires Burning Miss Marion Neal: Onward Christian Soldiers" everybody; "Star-Spangled Banner" everybody; benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
NEW CASTLE MINERS
 SHOW PATRIOTISM

At a patriotic meeting of the colored miners of New Castle held yesterday which the miners pledged themselves to celebrate the Fourth of July by re- maining at work in the effort to in crease the production of coal. The meet ing was held in the colored church house which was packed to it's capaity
 Previous to the meeting the coiored Red Cross unit paraded through the quarters and led the procession to the church In response to appeals, quito q number ofs pledges for the purchase of Thrift Stamps were made
 0. w. Adams was the principal speak- CT, and made a stirring patriotic ad- dress. F. D. Jones presided The reso- lutions were adopted unanimously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

NO doubt Homer Whited has arr rived in Bessemer by this time, and am sure you folks were glad to see him. l think he is a very lucky fellow to get to go back to the States on a trip like that. Hoping this will find yoi in the best of health and with lots of love to you. am your brother, Andrew. A. E. F., via New York
 The woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will hold it's reg ular business meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the church parlors,
 Private Henry Culpepper of Camp Lo- gan, Tex, who was found in an un- conscious condition at Jonesboro several days ago. continues ill at the Elizabet. Duncan hospital. Private Culpepper came to this city, where he thought his sis ter, Mrs. Robert Harris, resided, but has been unable to locate her. He stated today that he would be most grateful for any information concerning the where abouts of Mrs. Harris
 A number of Bessemer young ladies of the Judson College Alumnae association attended the luncheon which was givei at the Tutwler hotel yesterday il compliment to Miss Margaret Brown, a teacher of that institution. Judson col lege has a large representation of stu dents from this city. Those who attend ed the affair were: Miss Annie We've Thornton, Mrs. J C. B. Gwin, Mrs. T c. Mcdonald, Mrs Guy Wilson, Mrs James Donaldson, Mrs. Tom Ray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

The following cablegram from th@ r',ris headquarters of the Red Cross was reeeiN,d last week at national hea adqual te' S It was not given out as news l eeaGse the Red Cross wds feat ful eff it's effect as an example s'"ce E; docs ot favor subscription t) it's va. fund bv soldiers or sailors:
 Herewith please find check for 5000 ttHtes. ;t contribution from officers ai Il enlisted men of Third aviation ias.~tle ticn center. The Red Cross mas done Sc Iauth for this camp that VIC wish Co snow oul appreciation by sendit= <, {, s pl; atst contribution to fucthev your good cause Signed by major com maadlng.
 At center referred to, the American t;cd .r-'ss maintains baths. laqndr: 'A't-e' far officers adj ncr. di..,bfcct- i:.r ,isri, tailor and .nrn'i'rS shop, J, o-' sacI technical avi;..on lia'n'S. a"i Las supplied soldie s mlnN other r",:.n, ,:s nd recreahcas i'oluf.i : prin a. :itss used to iSsu. camp news t'' CT, ;.s" three ress station" at out ty,h.s ;i. d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

de:l!ved Of their belongings, nave fct.nd in American Red Cross a DOW crfal dr generous organiza tioi, which never fails to allevite every m.ser
 iu q friendly and delicate way. Men
 women. children and soldiers or ti- villans all a1e equally well cared for h, Amesiocp Red Cross and are ob- .eSts of the same attention on us part. It has a splendid understanding ot ts,e sufierings of a nation. which one c; n say it has lost everything ex- cept honor and except hope. American Rel Ciuss IS untiring in it's devotion, and its spMit of self-sacrificS wolll woatlera beth morally and mater .d lIy No Fen car begin to convey an ijel '., the Seope of it's activities. JlI hearts are : He'd with unbound. rrat- jude and 1t is With admiration .tad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
HOME SERVICE MUST DELIVER

Mr. Frank Persons. director general
 of the department of civilian relief,
 American Red Cross. who has just re- turned to Washington from France,
 sends the following message to the home service workers of the gulf di- vision.
 "rhe importance of home service work grows hourly Military authori- ties fully appreciate what home sery-
 ice is doing and urge that it be thor clehly organized everywhere.
 "Reo Cross can do nothing more help
 tui from military point of view. Men
 must be reassured that when fanl- lies are in trouble they will receive sS S!Et.,,hetic and intelligent help. Home ties of soldiers in France must
 be kept lose and intimate Men want to l,no% all about their hcmes and home 2flairs they want Ire quent let
 ters and pictures The value of cheer fLl letter cannot be oSoi estimated Herr" Service Must Deliver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
PATRIOTIC DANCE

The members of the Cotillion club will entertain at a patriotic dance on the evening of July at the Woodmen's hail on Third avenue. The affair promises to be most interesting and the check ing list for the occasion is as follows
 Miss Jim Counter, Miss Ethel Coffee. Miss Hattie Coleman, Miss Margaret Cunningham, Miss Frances Harris, Miss worth, Miss Helen Houppert Miss Ma rion Jeffries, Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Lucile Keith, Miss Annie Lou Laird, Miss Emogene Maxwell. Miss Vernon Harp, Miss Kathryn Maddox, Miss Mabel Moore, Miss Frances McCampbell, Miss Rosebud McWilliams, Miss Otis Carlisle, Miss Marion Neal, Miss Helen Drum, Miss Orlean Perkins, Miss Rachael Ragsdale, Miss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Elsie Spar row, Miss Dessie Stewart, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Clyde Tyson, Miss Thel- ma Tyson, Miss Mary Wallace. Miss Majorie Williams. Miss Lola Mae Woods, Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Margaret Da- wis, Miss Carrie Finch Turner Miss Le- ola shannon, Miss Anna Barber, Miss Kathryn Coffee, Miss Bird Turner, Miss Margaret Davis. The chaperons for the affair will be MT. and Mrs. Red Harris, and Mrs. A. D. Maddox, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Drum, MT. and Mrs. Fred Owens, MT. and Mrs. VI s. Gray, MT and Mrs, A. J. McCampbell. MT. and Mrs. w.. E. McWiilams, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Me Donald, MT and Mrs. w. E. Pegram and Mrs. Clarence Bumgardner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

tions are: Mobile, July s; Montgomery,
 July g; Birmingham. July 10; Decatur,
 July II; Gadsden, July 12; Tuscaloosa,
 July 1S
 In conjunction with the publication
 perintendent of the Sixth district,
 United States employment service. has
 sent out letter in which he states
 that he desires to meet representatives
 of essential industries at these confer
 ences who. can furnish him with data
 as to the character and number of ia
 borers they need.
 The governors proclamation reads:
 Because of the necessity for sane
 and proper consideration of certain
 grave problems which compel imnc-
 diate action I hereby urge all sher- ifs county superintendents of educd- tion, ministers of the Gospel, mayors of municipalities members of the state and county councils of defense. mem bers of the legislature. representatives of labor newspaper men, all state county and municipal food and fuel ad-
 minstrators. and representatives from all the essential industries, such as az | riculture. manufacturing. shipbuilding, l transportation. timber, ct cetera. to a .- tend one of the meetings hereinafter | named:
 Tn Mobile, on the Sth day Of July. 1918
 'In Montgomery on the 9th day of | July 1918
 Tn Birmingham on the 10th day of | July 1918.
 "In Decatur on the 11th day of | July. 1918.
 | In Gadsden on the 12th day of I July, 1918
 Tn Tuscaloosa on the 18th day of July 191s
 l For the purpose of discussing and | devising ways and means of complet l ing the cultivation and harvesting Of | the crops of our state and for the keep | ing in full operation of all the indus tries and enterprises necessary and es- sential to our government in winning the war. We have reached a time in our state and national life when no person should be idle. every consumer should be producing and no man, wom- an or child in our great state should be without his or her task Truly, in ! this grave hour in the life of our com mon country, all should bear and heed the injunction: Six days shalt thou la bor' The hands and hearts of every 1 liberty loving citizen, man. woman or
 child, should turn to the task of pro ducing something beneficial to our state nation, and rageous allies. and especially in support and comfort making the supreme sacrifice for Us all.
 "In testimony whereof. I have here unto set my hand and caused the great seal of the state of Alabama to be af- fixed, this the 18th day of June, A. D. 1918. "CHARLES HENDERSON, "GovernoT."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
GOVERNOR CALLS CONVENTIONS ID
 UTILIZE MAN POWER
Meetings to Be Held This Week to Stress Importance of Utilizing Man Power
 to Win the War

Tn his proclamation issued few days ago calling conventions of state, county and city officials, educators, ministers. members of councils of de- fense, food and fuel administrators, newspaper representatives, manufac- turers, representatives of transporia- tion, shipbuilding, timber and other industries to be held in number of Alabama cities next week, Governor Henderson stresses the importance of utilizing the man power of the state to it's fullest exent for the winning of the war. eA
 He urges every liberty loving citi- zen, man, woman or child, to turn to the task of producing something bene- ficial to the state. the nation and the allies, and especially for the support of the brave boys who are making the supreme sacrifice at the front
 The places and dates of the conven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
SHR|NERS ID HOLD
 B|G CEREMONIAL

Midsurmer ceremonial session of Za- mora temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will be held next Wednesday evening at I;30 o'clock at the Jefferson theatre. A large class of candidates ars in waiting and others are expected, as it is the intention of the officers in charge to reach the century mark ps- fore the class is completed.
 Potentate Frank C. Shepard, Jr., re- quests every Shriner to be present, anu promises I big time. Owing to ths heated term, the regulation dress su'I will be dispensed with and shirt sleeves will be the crder of the day. Following the ceremonial a watermelon cutting will be enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

tion of Executive Chairman E. A. Brown have made telling speeches during the week, in the various picture theatres, on War Savings Stamps. P. D. Davis, w. B. Driver. Dr. F D. Bradford J. ". Williams, J. o. Diffay and others have given their services freely in the work It will be several days before it is known what the negroes have pledged, but already it is known that 1t is going to run up in the thousands The workers have nowhere been turned down and every one seemed anxious to do and to help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
SERGEANT BAILEY

Mrs. Charles Britain of this city is in receipt of a letter from her brother, Sergt Andrew Bailey, who is a mem Der of Company D. 167th infantry, now stationed somewhere in France. The following extract will be of interest to citizens of Bessemer: T heard that a report was prevalent in the United States that Company D had been shot to pieces but such is not the case. We have been extremely lucky so far and are holding our own. We have been on the firing line five times and have had some most exciting experiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 58l

, tillery at Camp Wheeler, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Julia Rounsley. Miss Maude Estes has returned from d delightful visit to Chattanooga. where
 she has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. James Estes. Mrs. Mary Gillen is expected to return tonight from a two weeks visit to rela- tives in Meridian, Ashley Nolan, who has been the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. w. F. No- Ian on Sixth avenue left tonight for Mo- bile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
NEWS IF ENSLEY

A number Of members of the Ens.e,
 Highland Presbyterian church were pre- sented with diplomas at the morning
 service yesterday for the completion of
 the one year course in Bible study ana
 child training that is done under the
 supervision of the state board of Sun
 day school work. pr. F. k. Green, ed
 ucational superintendent, made the pre-
 senation of diplomas and made an in-
 teresting talk on Educational Cplift "
 The course mas been taken in class dur ing the year with Rev. l.. E. Brubaker
 the pastor, as teacher Those receiving diplomas were: Mrs. E. T. Myrick, R
 w. Russell. Roy Calf. E. T. Myrick and
 Rev. BrIhaker.
 Funeral services over F. A. Chonal.
 age 36, who died Friday night at bis home. &'Ola Nineteenth slreet north. Br-
 mingham, from sudden attack of ne.
 phritis, were held al Fraternal ceme-
 tery, Pratt City, yesterday afternoon
 He is survived by his wife
 The birthday of Mrs. Joseph Menchuer of Hanover circle was the inspiration for a pretty birthday dinner given Iy
 her daughter Mrs. II. D. Williams, on tStiSitN TIE SHidlluS yesterday ine tdnl~ | fly, Mrs. Menchuer and Mir Ralph Men chuer, were seated around the table The second week of the Ensley can
 nery is expected to break the record of the first week, which was 1000 cans The
 work under the direction of Mrs. J. C. Bryant with Mrs. Sullivan in charge of
 the work is progressing nicely, and with the rains relieving the drouth the ca pacity of the cannery will probably be overtaXed this week with vegetables from WET gardens and peaches from home orchards.
 , The members of St. Margarets Guilt of St. Johns Episl opal church are re-
 quested to meet at the parish house this afternoon at 3;3o to complete plans for work in the newly organized council of defense unit of which Mrs. W. H.
 Mcdowell is chairman.
 Mir and Mrs. Karl Landgrebe and chtl- dren and Miss Marion Miller leave today for a visit to relatives in Cleveland, O. ! MT and Mrs. F.. C. Mandy entertained at dinner recently in honor of their son, Charles A. Mandy, who left Sat- urday for Norfolk, Va. where he will enter the United States navy. A 6 o'clock dinner was served to num- Der of intimate friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
EDGEWATER MINERS
 TO WORK ON JULY 4

Edgewaier miners Saturday met ana agreed to work through July as pa- triotic move to increase coal production.
 There We're 1900 miners present at che meeting, which was called by Hugh Rogers, chairman of the committee ap' pointed by the local union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
Would Raise Tube Rate

Washington, June 5o.-Estapishmcnt of seven-cent fares throughout the Hudson and Manhattan tubes between New York and Jersey City has been recommended to Director General Me Adoo by members of his staff. The present rate is five cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
GRATITUDE OF BELGIUM

i'aton .'roqueville. prime munster of Begiua:. n,ore than expresses the r;a~- i'Gde of free and enslaved Belgian in the fo'."wlns cablegram:
 Belgians driven out of their country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
Red C...Oss Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such proportions Tn its efforts to vslie~e suffering hun1n.ts that inc Age Herald will publish a Red Cross bulletin daily. contributions to this column from workers throughout the district wiu DC welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
PERSONALS

T. H. Borum of the local postoffce is spending the weekend with his family, who are visiting in Sylacauga.
 Mrs. R. A. Quinn and daughter. Miss Della Mae Quinn, left last night for At lanta, where they will be the guests of relatives.
 Benny Rounsley of Battery F. field ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
ATTENTION

TOUT patriotism can be further evil 1eheed by prompt payment of your reeu cross fund subscription at the cunningham Trust and Savings com pary Checks should be payable to second Red Cross War Fund"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN

Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth, Chairman of the woman's committee, announced today that the Rainbow division had collected $60,000 in the War Savings Stamp campaign. The Shrners. who had charge of the booths last night, met with splendid success, but no of- ficial report has been given out, there being four booths to make a report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

Preparations are being made for the celebration of the Fourth of July at Johns by the Excelsior lodge, Knights of Pythias, and invitations have been extended to all the residents of that neighborhood to attend The ce1ebra- tion will be held at the ball grounds and a patriotic programme is being arranged. Speeches, ball game and dancing are among the amusements of fered. The following members of the lodge are in charge of the affair: Joe Saks, T. l. Robinson, J. A. Weed. G. c. Herring and w. H. Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
MATERIAL APPRECIATION

rssoct that we salute the A.Aeri,an Red S~oss"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

The Bessemer circuit court adjourned yesterday, but according to law will automatically reopen on July 8. there being no docket set for this time, the court will recess until the first Mon day in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

MT. and Mrs. Karl Landgrebe and chil- dren and Miss Marion Miller leave today for visit to relatives in Cleveland, 0.
The Washington times., 1918-07-29
WALL ST. MARKET
CLOSING IS IRREGULAR ON
STOCK EXCHANGE.
General Motors Drops Seven Points
In Two Transactions, Furnishing
Feature Of session-PersIstent
Accumulation Of st. Paul Issues
Attracts Attention.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The stock
market opened quiet but steady to-
day. with the feature the dropping of
General Motors Z points on two tran
sactions to 143. There was persistent
accumulation OF the St Paul issues.
the common moving up y to AN,
while the preferred moved up to IS.
The other railroad stocks showed
only fractional changes.
Tobacco Products was strong at the
start. moving up u to 70h. and Mex
leo Petroleum was y higher at 9e1S,
while Wilson and Company moved up
TX to 63k.
Trading was Of a midsummer char
acter during the forenoon, with very
Few brokers on the floor.
Some specialties were very weak,
General Motors dropping to 141. a
loss OF points on the expectation
or the early relief OF new stocks. This
had disturbing influence on Ameri-
can Sumatra. causing its price to
break over 3 points to 124%. from
which 1t rallied to 1861.
The general list was very dull with
prices practically at a standstill.
The market closed irregular.
Saturday,