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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
ramp Williams Receives Warning From Food Admins tration That Enemy Scheme to Undermine American - preparedness Has Keen Tncovered-Warns
 People Teutons Gan Hold Out Long

the United States is so plausible and pictures conditions so similar to what we should like to believe that many loyal American both in this country and abroad have succumbed to it's charms and unknoWingly have helped to spread it. Anv report, cablegram central powers: especially purporting OF letter portraying weakness of the to be inside" information, bears the earmarks of German propaganda. Us- ln2' every energy to prena1,a for long war is the most effective means of bringing the struggle to an early end. :"
 Mir. Williams said he considered the warning from Washington most timely and predicted that if such German prOpaGand; ." l~-' ',aen referred to t, the communication be received. would get wide distribution it would do in- estimable harm. MT. Williams said it would make the work of conserving food doublv hard eff the people got the idea that the war would soon be over. He predicted long, hard and most trying struggle and declared the American people must needs give ev- cry ounce of their support to the na- ton.
 Should Concentrate on Food.
 "Instead of thinking of peace" said Mr. Williams, our minds should be cen- tered on plans for further food con- servation and especially is this true where the women are concerned, be- cause food saving is, after all wo- mans job. Ninty per cent of the food purchased in this country is purchas- ed by women. This means that the women of this nation must shoulder ninety per cent of the responsibility of saving food"
 "Thousands of tons of produce were saved last summer and are being say ed today because of the patriotic CO., operation of housekeepers all over the land. But we must save still more. The outside demands on our national larder are increasing every day as the shadow of starvation grows darker and darker on the skyline of our European associates in this war.
 Children Goae--Starved!
 "You can travel in Poland for hun dreds of miles today and you will not see 9 child under seven years of oge.
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4+,o Rock. Feb. 16.--ln the event

,;4+,o Rock, Feb. 16.-ln the event sbould hear Q report that Ger you and her allies are about to col
 ,l,nss ,nn"s the United States food admin :SaIprot;on apt,; asks you to most respectful
 'sNS.t 's' foroet it immediately, for, accord
 iyc i11 to their latest communication to Ils usmn m Villains, federal food admins .rator tra for Arkansas, German propa-
 sna, manda is about to be launched in this seo,,ntry of such a nature.
 eOT This propaganda, the food admins .ration at Washington informs MT. Villains. has been well planned and is ,m"tanded to magnify the distress of the lm,d nantral powers with respect to their food fond supply. By painting conditions worse ,u than they actually are the ene- mv nv hopes to Hull the American mind ;nto t the belief that we are fightino people on the verge of collapse and that early peace is certain," declares the official statement.
 '''' Plan to Defeat Preparations. Requesting MT. Williams to disa- buse the minds of the people relative to an early peace, the communication from Washington says:
 "Such an attitude here in the Uritad States will delay preparations, defeat food conservation and in countle $ ways weaken our military and econom- ic force. The central powers have control of thousands of square miles of productive lands in Poland. Rou- mania. Serbia, Belgium and France Much of this is wheat land and such possessions added to home resources make starvation through blockade 9 remote and futile hope Under har system of rationing, Germanv's cattle supply is ample for several years.
 "The central powers can raise suf- ficient food for all needs if they are obliged to do so. The chief value of the blockade is to compel a diversion of energy from war industries to agri- culture. Food rationing is neces- sary conservation measure but does not signify early starvation. It is fur ther pointed out that local revo}ts against restrictions imposed by the aj- thorities will be suppressed by the most drastic means.
 Propaganda Plausahle.
 "Much of the German propaganda in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
Hoover Warns Naton That Reports of German Collapse are SkilIfuH Propaganda
POINTS OF HtMp
 WILLIAMS WARNING

The food administration has uncovered Neuton plan ta spread news of German weak ness in order to iDSidioHsly un- dermine the efficiency oI this country by creating :, belief in d short war.
 The state administratnr s.y> Germany has great erGnomic resources. and can hVis! cut lGng He predicts tI:at thc war will last several years longer.
 He appeals to the pcouia Of Arkansas to conserve foos', pie turing tEe terrible suffering III Europe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17

Where have they all gone? They have starved to death! You can see their skeletons lying along the road side some of them still in little wick CT basket cradles in which their fran tic mothers carried them when they were driven from their homes by the Germans.
 Belgium today is existing on half rations and has to depend almost en- tirelv on the Commission for Relief of Belgium there to give them food"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17

l.incoln's birthday and lasting until Washington's Birthday a nationwide effort is to be made in behalf of in creasing the JJunior memberships.
 "The National Education Associa- tion offers every teacher in the land the high privilege of participation in ths great campagn. The school or ganzation of each state needs your help in this form of character edu- cation."
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administration.

administration.
 The work of the Red Cross in Bel gium has for some time been under the direction of Captain Van Schaick, Major Ernest P. Bicknell, the direct or Of the department for Belgium, having been called to Italy at the be- ginning of the German advance. Maj or Blcknell has been detailed for ser vice with the new Italian commission which has arrived from the United States and he will probably remain in Italy for some weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17

A number of big league ball players now in the navy and stationed at the Boston navy yard have declared they will not accept furloughs to play ball this season, even if the necessary per mission is forthcoming from Uncle Sam.
 Bobby Walthour, the veteran bike forth he will give his attention to the rider, has quit the racing game. Hence bicVcIe business in Atlanta
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17
\ WORD TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. E. J. Bodard CoWich. Wash, says. "Foley's Money and Tar is the best I ever used. I always keep 6 bottle in the house for the children. 4 quick cure for vglIs and co'd' It heals raw. inflamed surfaces. l3osers phle@m. eases hoarsness and diffic:,1t breathing, checks rac]sing cou"i'8 --ATGnl'~ pnaYinacr-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17

Naming Q new president for the International league is keeping the bugs busy around the big minor cir cult. Many candidates have been men toned, but as yet none has been call ed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-17

According to winter dope the veteran Chief Bender is carded to carry the Phillies' burden next season. With Alexander and Rixey gone, the old Indian twirler will be given an oppor- tunity to continue his brilliant "come back" of last year. .I
 
 There will be no varsity nine at the University of Pittsburg this spring. Up to date more than 900 students at Pittsburgh have entered the nation- Ital service
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'c[e business in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
LEE MOODY LEADS
 IN TARGET MATCH

At the meet of the Birmingham Gun club held yesterday 10 shooters faced the traps for practice, and considering the windy conditions that made the tar- gets very cratic, splendid scores were made. Lee Moody walked away with the E0-target match with 47 to his credit John Fletcher was in second place on the 50 race and was winner in the l0O match, going out with 92. Walter Huff came next to Fletcher in the 100 with 9l. Walter got bad start, but finished up strong. H. C. Ryding was out for the first time in some weeks and did not shoot quite up to his mark Allen Lode- wick shot with the club, but did not have his own gun and fell below his mark in smashing the clays.
 Harold McDermott came out to try new gun, but did not connect with the clays like he used to do when he shot with the club regularly. The long runs for the afternoon were Huff. 34; Fletcher, S1. Mrs Carl 30:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
GEO. VON. |. MEYER, FORMER MEMBER OF CABINET, IS DEAD
Statesman and Diplomat Passes Away at Home in BOstOn-Ill Since
 January

Boston, March 9.--George Won l.. Meyer, former cabinet member and diplomat, died at his home here at 11;l5 tonight after an illness of several weeks.
 MT. Meyer was stricken in January with an attack of pleurisy and this ap- parently weakened him and made it more difficult to resist the effects of a tumor of the liver, from which he died It was not known until a few days ago that his condition was serious.
 Long regarded as one of the foremost citizens of Massachusetts, MT. Meyer had served as American ambassador to Italy and to Russia and subsequently was Postmaster General in President Roose- velt's cabinet and Secretary of the Navy under President Taft. He was in his sixtieth year.
 The widow and three children survive him. Capt. George Won l.. Meyer, Jr who was commissioned in the army after the Uniter States entered the war, came home recently on leave to be with the war college several days ago. He returned here today.
 Mrs Christopher R. F. Rodgers, a daughter, whose husband is a lieutenant commander in the navy, resides in Bos- ton. Another daughter, Mrs. Giuseppe Brambilla, wife of former counsellor Of the Italian embassy at Washington, went tp Rome some months ago when her hus- band was transferred to a higher post at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

The classes arranged by the Birming- ham Equal Suffrage association are meeting with tremendous success. It seems as if a long felt need of the wom- an worker to increase her efficiency Is appeased.
 Mrs. W. Leake. who is instructng in bookkeeping and stenography. reports an enthusiastic class of 15 workers.
 Other classes in clerical work for gov- ernment service are likewise being well attended.
 The reports from the membership com mittee show decided increase over last year, illustrating the tremendous influ- ence the victory for suffrage in the east ern states has exerted.
 With the daily demand from Washing ton for efficient women workers. the local organization is straining every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
KAUFF CAUGHT BY
 DRAFT OFFICERS
2o2s First Avenu

New York, March e.-Bennie Kautf, centerfielder of the New York National League Baseball club and former all round star of the Federal league. re- ceived notice today to report to his local draft board in New York city March IA for examination. Kauff eN- pected to leave here with the club Mon day. The Giants are due at their train ing camp at Marlin March A. and an attempt will be made to have kauff examined Monday morning.
 As Dave Robertson, rightfielder of the club has already served notice to the club that he will not play with them this year, the loss of Kauff would se- verely cripple the pennant chances of the New York team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Bill Southworth, the et-footed and Spectacular right gardener of the Bar ons dropped in on us the other night and after pulling up cane bottom and eievating his gunboats to a com fortable level on our mahogany pro ceeded to swap little bull anent prospects for the coming race.
 Quoth Sir William; "Moley need not worry about pitchers this year, for the woods will soon be full of 'em Since many leagues have barred the spitball. saliva hurlers have spent sleepless nights trying to think up ways to fool the wreclSing crews. but the result will be that most of them will cross the Mason and Dixon and line up with Southern league clubs. where the practice is still permitted"
 When asked as to his condition, Billy smiled in his boyish way and replied: II never felt better in my life. Kid Caton and l have been warm ing up with bunch of youngsters out at West End every afternoon for two weeks and we are both ready to get in the game right now"
 According to Billy, he and Kate" have been coaching two rival back lot aggregation5 that lock horns ev- cry day and the games are always warm. My bunch beat Caton's 16 to 15 yesterday" he went on, and you should have heard the Kid raising sand on the side lines.''
 Southworth put in good word for Slapnicka before leaving. Bill played against the Milwaukee twirler several years ago and declares that he is one or the smartest men in the game. There is probably no more popular player on the Birmingham team to- I'day than Billy Southworth. He Is a fine example of the clean living, grit ty performer who had rather spend his time out of doors than leaning over a billiard table.
 On learning that Benny Cough" had been taken before the exemption board and would be unable to make
 the trip south, "Jawn" McGraw. the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

bBERTs & SON, ING, .'The Big Ala lama House." 1912 Third ave. Mali
 #6i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
WHAT EVERY WOMAN
 WANTS TO KNOW
CONDUCTED MAURICE LENt, PHONE ssa.

nerve to assist the women in rendering greater patriotic service.
 QUESTIONS.
 If the President undertakes the re- responsibilities of legislation, is he rot usurping the power of Congress?
 No, these powers are the outcome of our development as a nation. As our na- tion becomes more and more alive. greater in power. the necessity of hay ing some one on whom to concentrate the national will has become greater, and tho responsibility has grown. Wirh the Presidents responsibility necessarily has grown his power. for 1t would be unjust to hold him responsible for leg islation and at the same time compel him to keep his hands of of it. Con gress is not bound to accept the Presi- dents legislative programme, but 1t is the Presidents duty to take the lead in carrying out what he considers is the peoples will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

bDAK finishing by mail our speciality.
 .oillar's Kodak Parlor, Lyric Bldg.. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
Furlough Bill. to President

Washington. March s.-The Senate late today agreed to the House amendments to the bill providing for the furough of soldiers for farm work and the measure will be sent to thef White House Monday for the Presidents signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS
TYPEWRFTERS

SAY, LISTENi I was IN BUSINESS when the Remington Visible, Royal, Smith Premier Visible. l.. c. Smith, Monarch, etc, were first introduced to the public I have been REPAIRING THEM ever since. I know about as much about one as the other and enough about ANY of them to work on them in highly satisfactory manner, AS EVIDENCED by the fact that I never have time to look after the other fellow to see if he is busy or to take time to knock his methods When your typewriter is REPAIRED by US you find you do not have to call a repairman half dozen times to
 get it eventually fixed so it writes like II did before he took it away; so many have told me. On this basis we solicit YOUR BUSINESS.
 Ernest W. House, T. D., Mgr.
 TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE. 22lta N. 20th St. Main 1885.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

;. K. McCalln-The funeral services over the body of J. F. McCalla, who died Friday morning, will be con ducted in Shaw's private chapel this afternoon at ? o'clock. He is su.- vived by his wife, one daughter, one son and two sisters of Atlanta, Mrs Lillian Lochredge and Mrs. Jessie Weigh. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Carl Loudenslager, whose cognomen has been pruned to Black. sent in his "poipers'' to Moley the other day. The southpaw has been polishing brass during the winter and should skine this season. This is not meant as a reflection on Blackie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Alma Underberg--Aged years, died at the residence, 737 Fourth ave- nue, Boyles. at 1;40 o'clock yester- day afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 10.ac o'clock tomorrow morning. Inter- ment at Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Since Dave Robertsp refused to sign, the squatty manager has been about as cheerful as an embalmer, so we imagine they are keeping him in a padded cell by now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

MILLINERY SCHOOL Millinery School; re- modelling, cleaning, blocking. retrim- ming. 1915 5th ave. N. Phone Main |s046.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

TYPEWRITER No. 5, all attachments, almost new. be- longs to soldier; must sell Monday price seo. Typewriter Exchange. Main 1885.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

RcIyes Hagan-Aged months died at the residence. 2210 Elder avenue, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The funeral services will be held from the residence tomorrow morn- ing at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

It looks lika the Yankee owners got the best of Connie Mack in that deal whereby they got Ping" Bodie in exchange for George Burns, the old Detroit first baseman.
 With as sorry a team as the Ath- letics Ping hit over .290 whereas Burns batted about .225 last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Mrs. Mary s. CIark-Aged 70 years. died Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, 1120 Sixteenth street. She is survived by one daugh- ter one son and several grandchil- dren and her mother. Funeral from residence at o'clock Monday aft ernoon. Interment at Elmwood cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

astute mentor of the Joints" said the following: *s e .*'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
LAND WANTED

WILL pay Si an acre cash for any land
 in Alabama. Write Jas. care Are Her-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Arthur Johnson and Dick Robertson are now in New Orleans waiting for Johnny Dobbs to start work. Arthur expects to land 8 job in the city of gin fizzes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
Ladies'

Free booklet describing 1AcsOlCS wonderful article, indis- pensable for private use of married ladies Relieves mind from doubt and worry. Sent sealed. Hygiene < Kalol- ogy Go, Dept. B. 122 West 18th St. New York City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Kid Caton has gotten his "unie' out of the mothballs and is having it all pressed up preparatory to leaving for Jacksonville next week, where .he Pirates will train.
 The kid is a big card in the majors and will probably be retained by Pitts burg mogulS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

WANTED--Good salesman with car to handle article of merit on com mission proposition: offers $200 or more per month for right man. Ap- ply 1926 Jefferson Go. Bank Bldg. WANTED-Two good canvassers to so licit and sell pianos, organs and talk ing machines; either men or ladies: also good used Ford car or 1-ton truck E. E. Forbes & Sons. 1922 3d ave. WANTED-Delivery truck driver, one who knows city: good pay and perma-i nent position: also man for inside work. Southern Steam Carpet Clean ing Co.,. 1431 3d ave.
 WANTED-Offioe boy; must be honest and a hustler: good position for right kind of boy. Apply in own handwrit- ing giving age and references J-94. care Age-Herald
 WANTED-Ex- army men for guar duty on government works near Bir- mingham. Apply Monday morning 422 Brown-Marx Bldg. WANTED-Linotype operator, one-ma- chine shop. Model 5; must be able to take care of machine. John c. Will Hams, Talladega. Ala.
 WANTED--Shop foreman, experienced in the fabrication of both structural and sheet steel. Apply Wysong & Miles Co., Greensboro, N. c.
 WANTED-Monday morning at Ave. r and 18th st., 25 carpenters and 25 laborers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
sALESMEN WANTED

SALESNEN WANTED WANTED- Salesman to call on auto owners and dealers; per- manent position; salary and commission; refer ence required. Address F, care Box 492, Birming- ham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Proxy Shropshire of the Vol club has received message from John McGraw promising relief in his hour of distress. The New York manage wrote that he would turn over some bushers after looking them over. at Marlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

Harry Byers-Aged years. died at d local infirmary yesterday morning at o'clock. The remains will be shipped to Henry Ellen for inter- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

cemetery. He is survived by his widow, two sons and four daugh- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

---0S1SSs~DS1 = S. I~SSSI-llel1.,s> = - = CANE seed: several varieties of splen-
 did seen corn; garden and corn field
 beans for sale. Write for prices and
 samples. Farmers Supply Co.,, Spring
 field. Tenn.
 PLANT papershell pecan trees now; buy
 guaranteed trees cheap from the largest
 and most reliable nursery south. Book
 let free. Bass Pecan Co, Lumberton,
 Miss.
 FOR SALE-New Era peas, S325; Whip
 poorwills, 8; Clay and Unknown, s35O
 good cane seed (Ribbon cane) 12c per
 pound. w. S. McMurry, Toomsuba,
 Miss.
 FROST PROOF cabbage plants head
 long before home grown; prepaid
 post, 500, s2; 1000, sS.50. Farmers
 Plant Co. Martins Point. s. C. SEED CORN selected, white, hand
 shelled; change seed and increase crop
 c. II. Wittram, $40 Judson. Fort Scott,
 Kan
 money makers; s24oo an acre has been
 realized. ]. E. Gauger swink, Colo.
 LIVE STOCK FOR SATE~Registered BuTocE BesW
 pigs. 8 and 10 weeks old, March and
 April delivery, s15. each best of breed-
 ing; good calves, guarantee to satisfy.
 kendrick Hay and Stock Farm, Mas
 sillon. Ala.
 FOR SALE-Twelve grade Jersey cows;
 six with baby calves and six to
 freshen in 10 days; a fine bunch of
 young cows. Dairymans opportunity.
 J. K. Smith, Eutaw, Ala. FOR SALE-One Poland-C China brood
 SOW; weight about 25O pounds; two gilts, two pigs. Phone West End S9-J J. w. Morris. Germania Park. FOR SALE-Jersey COW, now giving three gallons milk per day see her at 912 Adam street. Graymont, Owen ton -Ensley car. FOR SALE-One farm mule and horse Call Main 3466. DOG s, POULTRY, PET STOCK BRED TO LAY Barred Rocks, Parks strain from pedigreed birds; pens headed by pedigreed males; eggs, 15, Sl.6o. H. 0. McWhirter, Besse-
 mer, Ala. Phone 67o-W FOR SALE-Rabbits, New Zealands, 10 young, ? to months old, pedigreed stock. s1 to s1.50 each; also two breed ing does and one buck. Phone Main 77s5-W. 1919 11th ave. s. FOR SALE-White Leghorn eggs for setting. $1.50 per setting, 15 eggs Room s, city hall. industrial depart ment. Phone 65S6. FOR SALE-Whlte Leghorn eggs for setting. sl.50 per setting, 15 eggs Room 8. Citl Hall, Industrial Department Phone 65S6
 INVINCIBLE strain White Wyandottea. matching eggs promptly baby chick ems; catalog free. Peter Jersild, Ros- COG Ala.
 PURE Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs at 8 per dozen. Mrs. W. T. Steso- man. Sylacauga, Ala. tCARNAUx PIGEONS-Will exchange l for common pigeons or chickens. Ems 1 ley z7S-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

There ought to be some law coni- polling Jack Dempsey Fred Fulton and Jess Willard to go to work. The fighting public is tired of the camou- flage these birds have been handing out lately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

LOOSE LEAF SUPPLIES IoBERTS & SON, ING, ''The Big Ala
 |bama House. 1872 Third ave. Main Is461.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE WINDOW DECORATOR-15 years ex- perience in some of the best stores in the country, desires few win dows to trim at night all work guaranteed; All references. Phone 7344-J 1135 s. 14th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
HELP WANTED MALE

w WANTED-A young man for government clerical work; salary $15 per week. Apply Room 446, Brown Marx Bldg, Monday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-10
DEATHS 

William C. WilIinms-Aged 49 years, died at a local infirmary at 2:25 o'clock yesterday morning. The re- mains were shipped to Samoset for interment.