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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Overland Go. Honors
 Employees in Service

Just inside the door of the blg ao- ministration building of the Wiilys- Overland company in Toledo the Vls- itor may see one of the company s proudest possessions. It is service Flag which stands a mute tribute 10 49Vl overland employees in the service ol Uncle Sam somewhere on the broad Atlantic, on the battle torn heldS ol France or in the training camps.
 It has been said that this is "gasoline war and the numerous re- euirements in men who are sklllful in the construction of internal combus- ton engines would seem to bear out the truth of this statement.
 In accepting the chairmanship of the war camp community recreation fund recently John N. Willys, pres dent of the Willys- Overland, Inc said that 1t was his hope to be of service to these 4901 men in the service so that they might be brought home at the con clusion of the war. physically and morally fit to again take up their places as useful citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
MOBILE MAY SECUR|
 YARD FOR BU|LD|N| SHIPS 'OF CONCRET|
Emergency Fleet Corpor tion Heads Are Now Con- sidering Alabama Port
 for Site

Washington. April 2o.-fspecis Senator Underwood developed the f this afternoon that the shipping boz is considering the availability of ! bile as site for yard to be voted entirely to construction of cs crete ships.
 Following his interview with r. Hurley of the shipping board Sena Underwood said: Mobile is under vestigation. From what gathe| from MT. Hurley, there is every reas to believe that Mobile will be awarf one of these plums.
 Experiments with concrete sh building will be first attempted vi small vessels. If such experime prove satisfactory, however, larI ships will be constructed, and the val at first small, will be enlarged.
 Mobile may, therefore, come int most important industry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Kissel Kar Regular Switch Engine; Has
 Cow-Catcher and All

That the railroads find the automo- bile adaptable for work in their freight yards has been demonstrated at Bonne Terre. Mo, for the past two years and a half" says Paw Perkins of the Per kins Motor Car company, local kissel Kar distributor.
 "The ssippi River and Bonne Terre railroad has been using isio Kisse kar as switch engine in moving freight and express cars about their wards since August 9, 1915. The regular automobile wheels were removed and Hanged wheels put on the rear, and a double truck of four wheels Hanged put under the front of the car There IS even d cowcatcher in front of the radi- ator,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
HE DARKENED HIS
 GRAY HAIR
They Used to Call Him Grand. pa; Now They Call Him Kid
Tells How He Did It

MT. J. A. McCrea. a well known resident of San Francisco, who was called Daddy and Grandpa on ac- count of his white hair. and who dark ened it with a simple home made mix : ture. recently made the following statement:
 Anyone can prepare a simple mix turc at home, at very little cost. that will darken gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. To half pint of water and one ounce of bay rum, a sn7all box of Barbo Compound and one-fourth ounce of g1ycerine These ingredients can be bought at any urug store at very little cost. Apply to the hair twice a week until the de- sired shade is obtained. This will make a gray haired person look 20 year younger It does not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. My friends now call me Kid ''-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
ENSLEY CHAPTER ID HONOR MEMORY OF
 CONFEDERATE DEAD
Patriotic Service at Ensley Church With Judge Locke and Mrs. D. A. Echols
 as Speakers

Ensleys annual tributeeto the Cen federate dead at rest in Oakland cem- etery will be paid at memorial ex- ercises Sunday, April 2S, when a. pro gramme will be presented at 2:So o'clock under the direction of Stone wall chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy The address will be made by Judge Hugh Q. Locke of Birmlng- ham, and there will be short mu- sical programme. In conclusion sa- lute will be fired and taps will be sounded. The committee sin charge of the affair is composed of Mrs. E. F. Beckham, chairman; Mrs. M. M. John ston and Mrs. D. M. Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
WAX MODEL MADE OF LIBERTY BEFORE
 FIRST JAR |S BUILT
Practice of British Naval Experts Followed in Con- struction of Car Grow
 ing in Popularity

Tn the building of the Liberty motor car a lesson was taken from the expert ence of the British naval experts
 Before actual construction begins on any British naval vessel, a perfect model of the ship is made of paraffn wax. With this perfect miniature before them of the ship they are building. the naval experts are able to observe it's finished appearance in detail, check up it's con struction and make any improvements or changes which might be suggested. It is such forethought and exactinp carefulness as this which are responsible for the wonderful efficiency of the world S largest navy.
 Knowing of the remarkable results of such thoroughness, perfect wax model of the Liberty Six was also made before the building of the first Liberty car was ever undertaken. Every detail of it's construction was then subjected to the rigid inspection of the designers.
 The slope of the seats was observed and adjusted so as to afford the maxi mum of comfort for the car occupants. The steering post was set at just the proper angle. Body measurements were computed with scrupulous care The po-
 
 and gear shift and brake levers was determined with exactins precision.
 The exterior appearance of the car was also given the closest consideration. Every angle and curve was planned so as to blend into the harmonious, stream- line effect which has distinguished the Liberty car since it's first appearance The effect was such that it established an altogether new trend in body design, which has been repeatedly modelled. after by other manufacturers.
 This unique method is characteristic of the policy which accomplished that diff ference in the way the Liberty rides and drives and earned an immediate public approval for the Liberty car. Liberty cars are distributed in this ter rtory by the DeShazo Motor company. Evidence of their popularity may be had by counting those passing along the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
RED CROSS ROOM

Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, chairman of the woman's committee of the nation al council of defense, announces that the Red Cross room in the Realty building will be open on Monday afternoon from the hours of ? to 5:3O. This room will be known as the workroom for the mem. bsrs of the organization, containing ta- bles and sewing machines. and all ladies who are willing to assist in the making of garments, either knitted or sewed, Tor the Jefferson county boys who are now in the service, are earnestly urged by Mrs. Goodwin to come to this room at this time and secure supplies. Mrs. J. F. Cannon has been appointed super visor of this work and will distribute ma terials.
 Master Richard Lipsey is benf con graduated by his many friends on being the first to qualimy as general Tn the sale of War Savings Stamps. Young Lipsey is a member of the American Eagle War Savings Stamp Society ot the Roberts school He will be properly decorated by the local county director one day next week There are also number of boys who have qualified for captains and prvates, from the clubs or the various other schools.
 The required qualifications for gen. eral in this club are to have sold 51 Savings Stamps, and to have purchased IS for yourself Master Lipsey is the young son of MT. and Wrs. w. E. Lipsey of this city, and is member of the senior sixth grade of the Roberts school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

When your kidneys hurt and your back feels sore. don't get scared and proceed to load your stomach with a lot of drugs that excite the kidneys and irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys clean like you keep your bowels clean, by flushing them with mild, harmless salts which removes the body's urinous waste and stimulates them to their normal activity. The function of the kidneys is to filter the blood. In at hours they strain from 1t 800 grains of acid and waste, so we can readily understand the vital importance* of keeping the. kidneys active.
 Drink lots of wateryou can't drink too much: also get from any pharma- cist about tour ounces ot lad saltss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Huns Melt Italian Statuary

Rome, April 2o.-In their method devastation, of the occupied Italian ritories, the Austrians have melted dd all the bronze statues in the toI which were such familiar objects of d lie interest. One of the statues destro was that of the famous actress, A laide Ristori, who achieved distinct in the United States. as well as Eurd several decades ago. playing with win Booth. The statue of the actr1 who died in 1906, was at Civadale, birthplace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21


 take tablespoonful in d glass water before breakfast each morl for few days and your kidneys act fine. This famous saltA is n| from the acid Of grapes and Tel juice. combined with lithia. and been used for generation1 10 clean stimulate clogged kidneys; also| neutralize the acids in uEthe 10 Il longer is a source of irritation. ending bladder weakness lad Salts is inexpensive: cannot| jure; makes delightful effervas| lithia- water drink which evar} should take now and then to kecp. 1 kidneys clean and aetive;9 Try also keep up the water drinkino,| no doubt you will wonder w6SE came of your kidney txouhI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Plant Costing $2,O0O, ,000 to Be Built
 Near Maryville, Tenn.

Knoxville. Tenn, April co.-A nitrate plant, to cost s2,ooo.ooo or more, will be erected near Maryville. Tenn. with in l 5 miles of Knoxville. for the manu- fracture of ammonia. an ingredient in the prduction of powder and other war Hydro o-electric power. gen. erated by mammoth dams near Mary vile, will be used in the industry. op- eratinG new process for the manu : facture Of ammonia Work will begin at once and the plant is expected to be in operation by October L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Hudson Proves Right to the Title
 of Submarine

For five days and nights Hud- son Super-Six touring ear lay en- tircly submerged tn the Tennessee river. The car, owned by an Ohio tourist, was caught by rise of the river nt Decatur, Ala. IL was finally pulled out by derrick and two barges and taken to locnl garage for Overhauling.
 There was nothing to do hut dry the generator and clean the mud from the motor. Hut, as matter of nrecaution, the cylinder head and oil pan were removed to sec if any mud or grit had gotten into the en- zine. None was found.
 When the eur was started, the action of the motor was perfect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Bessemer. April 20.-(Spe )-J. C.. okley, age 5s years, who was shot ana fatally wounded Thursday night by will Young, a negro, succumoed to ms injuries this morning about o'ciocH at the Feeders hospital. MT. Okley was a special officer for the T. .. l. company at this city and had scores of friends here, having served in this canacitv for the company for three years. The deceased is survived by his widow. five sons, Frank Okley, Carl Okley, Floyd Okley, William okley and J. c. okley, Jr. three daughters, Miss Eula Okley. Miss Pearl Okley and Miss Louise ol<ley.
 Funeral services will be held Sun day afternoon at . o'clock from the family residence, 11zO Twenty-third street; the Rev. I. F. Swallow offici- ating, assisted by the Rev. M K. Thorn ton. Interment will be made al Bright on cemetery with Hdey McConneH in charge. The deceased was a mem Der of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. loS of Avondale and the
  latter will have charge of the serv- ices at the grave.
 Active pallbearers will be: J. s. Par rott, George Smith, w, B. Vines and T. P. Winburn; honorary, c. E. sykes, Robert Ragsdale, W. C.. Baty, Allen Parker, John Brumbo, Ralph Burke Fred Williams. w. J.. Jones, J ". Leggett, J. k. Hawkins, W. M Rop- erts, w. P. Stevenson. c. B. Garden w. M. Witworth, J. D. Dickerson. J. 6. Russell, C. A. Palmer. c. D. Per due. G. w. Boyd, R. A. Shelby, ". F. Nabers and J. D. Logan.
 The weeks programme for the bes- semer four-minute men has been an- nounced as follows: Subject, Ihlru Liberty Loan Bond" On Monday the speakers will be: Grand theatre. Den c. Perry Princess, George RoSs' Dixie, G. B. Hollingsworth Wednes- day, grand theatre, T. J. Lamar; DlAie' P. NJ Mathews; Friday. Grand theatre John McEniry; Princess. Prof. W. M. o' Vance; Dixie, Judge J. c. B. Gwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21


 The Firestone Tire and Rubber com pany has recently announced the ap pointment of P. D. Mingledorff as local branch manager to succeed J. E. Well don.
 Young. aggressive and well liked, MT. Mingledorff has made rapid progress in the Firestone sales organization. Since joining the company in 1914, he has had a varied experience. The first year of his time with Firestone, he spent trav- cling through southern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana as a general line salesman, which experience put him in close touch with problems of tire dealers in the south.
 Following that, he was promoted to the position of office manager at the Memphis (Tenn) branch until July, 1916. He was then installed as office manager of Atlanta branch, which position he held until his recent promotion to branch manager of Birmingham.
 This experience will enable him to give constructive service to the dealers in the Birmingham territory, and the results of his work along these lines will un- doubtedly be evident in the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

April 21, from 3 to o'clock. The following programme will be rendered.: Song; prayer, the Rev. T. J. James; solo, J Watson; paper, Mrs. Ida Marcus solo, will I Be Remembered?' Mac Holmes: remarks, Mrs. B. k. Huckabee; solo, Since You Went Away Julia Kennedy Wikerson; solo. Somebody Did Golden Deed" Ruth Watson; remarks. Mrs. A. C. Williams; remarks, the Rev. J. w. Turner; solo. Is Suttles; remarks, the Rev. B. F. Mallard: solo, "The Rosary" Julia Kennedy Wilkerson; re- ma rks, from visitors; solo, Susie Davis song, kingergarten children; remarks, N. O. Nelson: solo, Walker Williams re- marks, J. E. Haffner; solo, Julia Ken nedy Wilkerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
LJBERTY LOAN PARADE

Elaborate plans are on foot for an af- fair to be given in this city on April 26, further advertising the third Lab erty Loan drive J. A. Snider, publicity chairman, announced today that all au- tomobiles possible would be secured to carry those taking part to the various parts of the city. It is understood that brass band will furnish music for the occasion, and that all young lady members of the Bessemer High school will take part in costumes of Miss Liberty, while the High School Glee club will also be a part of the parade.
 The parade will visit the various mines oo Red mountain and the pipe shops ad- joining thee ity, as well other indus trial plants Chairman Snider asks that all who are willing to furnish their automobiles do so in order to swell the crowd A driver is also asked to ac- company each machine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
Presidents Burned Hand
 Will Prevent Golf Playing

Washington, April 2o.--The burn re- ceived by President Wilson yesterday when he grasped hot exhaust pipe as he climbed from the fighting tank Brittania after ride around the White House grounds. will prevent his playing any goif for at least month, it was said today The President plays golf almost every day. The burn was giving the President some pain today but promised not to become festercd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
FAVORABLE REPORT

Washington, April 2o.-A favora report on the advantages of Mob Ala, as a site for one of the propo government yards for building c crete. ships has been made to the sl ping board by it's engineering expeI It was said today that one of the va probably would be established there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
PERSONALS

Luney Ragsdale of Camp Wheeler is the weekend guest of his parents, pr. and Mrs M. Clay Ragsdale. ST.
 Mrs H. A. Mckinley has returned from Memphis, and will be at home with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Nabers, on Eighteenth street.
 Mrs NJ F. vickers left last night for Decatur, where she was caS>d by the death of her nephew, Fred Baker, who died Wednesday at training camp in New Jersey. The remains will be shipped to Decatur for interment
 Mrs P J. Gillen left this morning for Meridian, Miss, where she was called by the illness of her brother.
 Mrs William Julian of Douglas, Ariz, is the guest of Mrs. Cecil Cowan on Clarendon avenue. Mrs. Julian was called home on account of the death of her father, Dr. l.. A. Spencer
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson have gone to Ironton. O., where they will be the guests of Mrs. Johnson's parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
WITH THE CHURCHES

Ensley Baptist-Rev. Al A Wright, pastor The second of a series of ser mons on models will be preached by the patsor at the morning service, the subject being The Model Church" sunday evening a stereopticon lecture of 50 views of the ruined churches of France and Belgium will be shown Meeting of the Baptist Young Peoples union at 6fS0 o'clock; Mrs. c. T. Thom- asson, leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Hunter Street Baptist-Rev. L. M. Bradley, pastor. Morning subject, The Consecrated Hand" Evening surmon subject, How to Do Right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Pratt City Methodist-Rev. w. o. Horton, pastor Morning sermon topic, Living Waters;' evening topic The Word Going Forth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Pike Avenue Baptist-Rev. Theo Harris, pastor. Subject of the morn- ing sermon. The Glory and Honor of Nations" and of the evening sermon, Jesus Sets Men Free"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Fairview Presbyterian-Rev- J. O. Mcqueen, pastor Preaching at II a. m. on "Consecration," a congregational meeting following. There will be no meeting of the Christian Endeawor so- ciety. 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
COMMUNITY HOUSE

The following invitation has been re- ceived by the white friends of the Nell son colored community house commit tee: The community house commit tee requests the honor of your presence at miscellaneous shower and pro- gramme to be given in compliment to Mrs. Mae Reese Johnson, who leaves for Camp Dix, N. J., to join her husband. sergeant major, s47th field artillery. at the community house Sunday afternoon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

Shadyside Methodist-Rey. J. H. Harris. pastor. At Il a. m, God s Work' 7.S0 p. m, Lessons from Ma ture.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

both morning and evening, conducted by Dr. R. E. McCorkle of Louls- vile, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21

were given as roll call responses in keeping with the subject for study, American Women' Tho programme consisted of paper, "The Practical American Woman,' by Mrs. s. C. Seay. 2 reading by Mrs. J. C. Smith, and a paper by Mrs w. O. Horton on The American Soldier.'
 Annual reciprocity day will be ob- served by this club at the next meeting, which will occur May at the home of Mrs $. C. Seay.
 A meeting of the local union of wom- ens auxiliaries of the southern Presby. terian churches of the Birmingham dis trict wilL be held Wednesday afternoon at the Pratt City Presbyterian church. An all-day session of the Progressive study club will be held Tuesday at the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church for the purpose of doing war work At 3 o'clock the programme for the afternoon of April < will be given.
 PERSONALS | The friends of Mrs c. J. Severin will regret to learn of her illness at her home on Birch avenue
 Mrs. O. c. Bennett has as her guest her mother. Mrs. McWhorter, of South Carolina.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. McEachern and little daughter, Virginia, have returned
 to their home at Buffalo. after visit to relatives here. having been the guests of MT. and Mrs. A. c. Davis. 1 Mrs. Fred Sawyer has received word | to the effect that her husband, Scrgt i Frederick Sawyer, has reached France | in safety Sergeant Sawyer was in train | ing at Camp Johnston. Jacksonville. Fla. before his departure. Mrs. E. J. Wakefield is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. R. G. McMahon, on Avenue c.
 | Mrs. James Newberry has recovered sufficiently from recent operation al the T. C. l. hospital 10 be removed to | her home at Wess Pratt City ! The Rev. J. F. Hixson. pastor of the Ns:re. Prrah--. -vz s,h r&7 rfgA srssed ~ Sr5s e, hs ths llsas I rethr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
CAPT. EDMONDsoN WRITES

The following letter was recelVeu today by E. c. Hines from Capt Lacey Edmundson, who is now somewhere in France, a member of the Rainbow division:
 "On Active Service With the Ameri-
 can Expeditionary Force,
 March 1s
 Dear Ewing: I received your letter few days ago and you don't know how hungry we are for news from home, so do it again. There are times, you know, when we realize just how far we really are from home and that IS some distance and can't forget we must cross the English channel when we start back.
 q am in good health: haven't been sick since we have been over and all the men in the company are well. I have the best company in the army and while in the trenches we cap tured the first Boches that have been taken by the American troops without the aid of the allies and the Boche had my men outnumbered two to one, and out of so much firing they didn't get scratch. The men taking part have been decorated with the Croix la Guerre, so you see we are keep ing Bessemer on the map. We are awfulS stuck up just now, but we are not going to take any chances with any Boches.
 You should have seen them in the trenches rearing to go. The French people can't understand how the American soldiers are so light-heart- ed under fire. We have seen lots of France. both by railroad and dirt road (hiking). Move every few days. A great country, but everyone is in the l war in some way.
 ! Regards to the family and all my friends, and count on me coming back | some of these days. and methinks 1t | will be happy occasion. Let me hear | from you again. Au revoir, 'I4ACEY EDMUNDSON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspondent

mate reason be made known why 1t IS suspen led.
 g. That the people of this Bessemer district demand the completion of the courthouse and jail for the constructor of which .he law provides and denouncs as violation of theJ paths of otfice anu of the spirit of their obligations to thsir constituents their purpose to delaY construction and their sinister efforts to promote speculative scheme to ths injury and disgrace of this district.
 10. That copies of these resolutions os sent to the press with the request TOT publication and to each member of ths board of revenue.
 .s SHAW FOR MAYOR
 sensation in the political light in Bessemer was manifested tonight when George Shaw announced that he had qualified for mayor. eH
 MT. Shaw was the last man 10 qual- fly, having registered tonight Q O clock. Two years ago MT Shaw came out for sanitary inspector with sew era1 opponents and ran away with the field at the election. During the past two years MT. Shaw has made good reputation as sanitary inspector. Jt was stated tonight by his friends that he had made an enviable reputation as a city official.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-21
COURTHOUSE RESOLUTIONS

The committee appointed at tHe mass meeting of the Bessemer citizens Friday night met this afternoon at the office of Goodwin & Ross at cioch and matters pertaining to the court house tangle were gone over
 It is generally understood that 1T negotiations now in progress between the committee of citizens representing the mass meeting of Wednesday anu Friday nights and the board or rev enue fails to produce satisfactory re- suits mandamus proceedings may pc instituted to force the construction or the Bessemer courthouse.
 Members of the board or revenue who attended the meeting held last night were subjected to severe crltl- cism at the hands of the large mum : Der of Bessemer citizens present anu the following resolutions were adopted: