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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

spheres and the outlook for the year 191s-1919 is as bright as could be ex- pected in war times.
 + T % It would simplify matters if crowned heads whose relations are rather strained could smooth matters over by exchang- ing souvenir postcardx with Wish you were here' written on one corner.
 @ # < Something seems to tell us that this is going to be an off year for the chap who used to twirl cane all summer long and emulate the lilies of the field in neither toiling nor spinning
 * * < We don't hear much about the Ameri- can fleet in European waters, but if we could talk to @ few commanders of U- boats we would be convinced that our fleet is strictly on the job.
 % % x Maybe the Teutons will dub those pie lures of Baron Won Rfchthofen's funeral. showing the honors paid him by British airmen, as another attempt of perfidious Albion to mielead the public
 * * # President Wilson puts duty in the September Morn" class thusly: "These are days when duty stands stark and naked and even with closed eyes we know it is there"
 Berlin is reported to be heavily forti- fled. The Germans must have an idea that there is something more than idle talk in the American cry of "on to Betlin!'
 Missouri farmer has been found who didn't know there was a war going on. He will provide company for the Ala bama farmer who didn't know it, either.
 # * ]. Birmingham has earned reputation for being the most inhospitable city to stacker or a pro-German that can be located in several days Journey
 # # # When John Dillon got through express ing his opinion of the Sim Fefn there was little more to be said.
 < # # It's dull day when no more than 40 or 50 plans are suggested for the speedy salvation of Russia.
 # < * A correspondent writes that American soldiers are encountered everywhere in France. Better still, they are getting more numerous every day.
 # 4. x If Kaiser Wilhelm hadn't started out to overrun the earth. there is no telling how many new dances would have been perfected by this time.
 # # # We can almost persuade ourselves to think kindly of the typhoid micro coccus. since it is reported to have laid yon Hindenburg low.
 # # N And another person who has been left high and dry without the calling that used to give him so much joy is the railroad batter.
 # # After hearing a few well-chosen words spoken by President Wilson, the Con- gress decided that this was no time to knock eff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Another Offensive
 Started by Germany

7THE launching of Germany's new
 H offensive, announced yesterday, finds the allied nations serene and confident. There will be, it seems, a repetition of the Won Hindenburg strategy, striving for the same ob- jectives which Germany's armies failed to attain in the last offensive.
 There should be no alarm felt be- sAuse of initial gains. These are to be expected and have been discounted in advance. General Foch has long since shown the wisdom of present. ing an elastic front to the foe, which bends back whenever necessary, but not without exacting heavy toll of the enemy's forces.
 Should Germany capture the chan nel ports, and Amiens and Paris, and separate the British from the French all of which is not deemed probable, though it is possible, the allies would not be defeated.
 In the stubborn German way, after months of preparation, identically the same tastics are being carried out that proved so costly before. That there will also be a repetition of the failure which slowed up and halted the previous drive is our hope and belief. Germany is making her last supreme effort to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Proud of sunday schoola

T am truly proud of the great re- sponse made by the Sunday schools sof the district or Sunday last to the Red cross," said B. c. Cox, the great Sun day school worker and enthusiast
 Tt is one of the greatest armies in the world for righteousness and when it gets behind any worthy cause it always gives it big lift. I know of no or ganization better fitted to help the Red Cross than is the Sunday school. It not only enlsts the children but the mod |ern Sunday school takes in the whole family It's work ranges from the cradle roll to the home department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
NO TIME TO sHIRK.

 Let's be up and doing, Else we may be ruing
 Duties left undone, Which, had they been needed Who knows?-might have speedeG Victory OCT the Hun. NEW FIGURE IN JOURNALISM. 'eWho is the learned looking man at the desk in the corner?" You mean the fellow with long hair and shell-rimmed spectacles?' ''Yes."
 That's our staff psychologist. His mental analyses of fair defendants charged with shooting their husbands or lovers have given our paper an inter- national reputation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

lord. Alabama will be one of the bumper crop states.
 The one serious problem confront ling the farmer in all parts of the country is that of labor. The army draft and the demand for common labor in all industrial centers where wages are 100 per cent higher than ever before, have combined to reduce the available labor supply in not a few agricultural districts almost to the vanishing point.
 Some relief is expected from the war department, where a disposition has been shown to furlough men in the army of farm experience during the harvest season and send them to the fields to help save the crops. But |eveh if the department should find it inexpedient to put into effect a farm aid order, farmer boys, by working overtime, and the patriotic women of the farm, by performing some of the lighter work, will solve in large measure the harvest problem.
 Every pound of food that is grown this year will be needed either for domestic consumption or for export Ard no natter how difficult the task may seem it is safe to assume that the labor shortage will be overcome to the extent of saving the bulk of the food produced. In the meantime intensive cultivation is in order to make good the bumper promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
A BAN ON LoAFING.

Have you found place in the country to spend your vacation this summer?'
 No" replied MT. Clipping. T have made inquiries. but I don't believe there is a farm in America where there will be enough loafing done this summer to en- able a person of my disposition to loll all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Towards summer school

Four years ago Howard entered upon the policy of summer school" said Dean John c. Dawson, who is also act ing president
 The first session enrolled 4s students. The second had an enrolment of 116, and last summer there were 159 matriculates, she majority of whom were teachers in the public and high schools of Alabama. Each summer the curriculum has been extended and the faculty increased. We are looking forward to even larger at tendance at the school, which begins June and closes July 12, in time for the state teachers examinations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
yyoodlawn Beats Fairview

Last week one day said that the Fairview school had turned in the best junior four-mine report of any school in the. city, but here comes the Wood lawn school and goes them one better on several counts" said H. D. Cullen. state secretary of the four-minute men.
 seWoodlawn school reports 40 junior four minute men, who have made in all 166 talks The pupils of this school have bought $1366 53 in War Savings Stamps, and S65O in Liberty, Bonds. In addition, they have sold to others $4S50 worth of Liberty Bonds, putting them just $500 behind the Fairvew school in that one item These boys and girls are 100 per cent in Red Cross and it's enough to make any grown-up stacker hide his head in shame to see the way these boys and girls are really doing things that will help win this war. I'll bet no one could pin a yellow tag on Wood- lawn or Fairview kid these days and get away with it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Premise of Bumper
 Corps This Year

NNTITH favorable weather condi- WV tions prevailing in most sec tions the crop outlook is exceptionally promising. Indications point to large food production.
 In many states increased acreage vill result in the largest yield on rec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
INHEALrHY EoR PRo-GERMANs

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Birmingham is entitled to this much credit-it is the unhealthiest place in the country for any who who is openly dis loyal to his country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

was at his best as .'masher,' and Jeff Bailey, who was along to report the out come, will bear me witness that the fas- cinating president of our oldest civic body made hir-
 To tell the truth, was pleased beyond measure to find just how friendly the delegates from the various organizations were to the Birmingham quartet-Arthur Crowder, 0. l.. Bum, Jeff Bailey and your humble servant. They made me happy by asking me to respond to the address of welcome at the banquet, which was delightfully."- served by 8 nevy of charming matrons. They gave Bum the place of honor by making him talk on transportation at the business meet ing. They let Arthur Crowder give them advice on the way to organize, and, to cap the climax, they elected unanimously Jeff Bailey as secretary
 It was fine bunch of progressive men that put aside their private affairs to spend a day in trying to figure out way in which by team work they could build up their end of the state. I think H. L. Morrill,. who was honored with the presidency, has every right to be proud of the manner in which the leading busi- ness men around Decatur responded to the invitation of the Decatur Booster club to belts guest. S. w. Frierson, who acted as temporary chairman. was made vice president. and Banker Hendricks treasurer,
 Decatur played the host in charming style. My good Baptist friend. J. T.. Jones. came round with his big touring car and told me to pick up a friend, and I got David Holt, and we had a refresh ing ride over the Twin Cities and through the surrounding country. The banquet began at 6, the business meeting at &, and the visit to the chautauQua at g.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
RARE REPRESSION.

"Mr Gadspur never makes a scenel when Mrs. Gadspur asks him for money.
 You mean to tell me he hands it over without murmur?"
 NO; Gadspur has such superb control over his features that at distance of few feet you couldn't tell whether he Was saying, Certainly. my love.' CT I'll see you in Gehenna, first!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
A FLIGHT OF FANCY.

Last evening had just poined a party of congenial spirits on board a friend S yacht for cruise to Honolulu. We were slipping through the Golden Gate On my right I caught a glimpse of Cliff house and fancied heard the sea lions barking. Further off in the distance a myriad lights glowed on the hills of San Francisco. The moon bathed land and sea in silver. It was glorious night and-''
 ''What on earth are you talking about?''
 ''And just then the conductor of the trolley car on which I was jogging flat ward touched me on the shoulder and said, Excuse me for waking you up, sir. but this is the street where you usually get off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

BEGINNING THE DAY--Lord, help, that the unnecessary shall not crowd out the necessary, that the less worthy shall displace the more worthy. May my question be nof, Is this wrengs but, Is there my thing better? Help me to seek that which is nightly enjcined, and so escape all contact with that which is forbidden. In Chrisrs name Amen.-H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Strong for Blackman

T am strong for Walter Blackman the Age-Heralds cartoonist," said E. F. Ellis, "and think his work since Americas entry into the war has been the means of stirring many who have followed his work from day to day to the real nature of the Hun.
 ITO me his indictment of the Kaiser goes deeper than mere words, for it puts in picture the cruel heart and savagery which underlies the Prussian military caste I do not know how others feel about it, but I miss Mandy and wish he, would revive her. It would be foil to his more serious work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
PUT YOUR MONEY ON WOODROW

From the Atlanta Journal.
 President Wilson will win this war be- cause he has more intelligence than the Kaiser, because he is equally relentless. and because his ideals don't spring from mediaevalism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
ARRIVED

Are the Grabcoins still regarded aA social climbers?"
 NO, indeed. They have reached the point where they can hurl the harpoon and wield the snickersnee on other peo- pie who are trying to climb"
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
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P. S.: The quartet did it's part. It's now up to Birmingham to back up our effort with a great chorus. Let every body join in. This is the way to win the Tennessee valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

Aerial mail service seems to have come to stay
 That's so. And dare say it won't be much longer before we'll see rural free delivery carriers going over their routes in airplanes."
 .'But the work won't be as congenial to sociable carriers as it is now. An aerial mailman couldn't afford to stos his machine every time farmer wanted to pass the time of day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

Where nothing wants, that want it. self doth seek. 8 Loves Labor Lost.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

and then to bed to dream of a united north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10
OUR NAVY AND eRiTAlN's.

The magnificent work done by navy is discussed
at length by Sir Rossyn Wemyss Britans first
in frank manner in the English press He goes on 10
tell OF the manner in which the American naval forces
have eo-operated with the allies in the follows:
You know. course. than year
past American menof-war have been operating from
Queenstown 1t has also been known for some time
that there American ships in the Mediterranean
7 do not think it be regarded secret from
the Germans that American men-of-war also
acting against the enemy off Gibraltar This CO.
operation constitutes remarkable testimony to the
strategic insight Of the American naval authorities.
who also have not hesitated TO send battleships
join the Grand Fleet in the North Sea.
The relationship of the American and the Grea
Britain navy is discussed by Admiral Wemyss like this
On the broad lines of strategic policy complete
unanfmity exists Admiral Benson and Admiral MAYO
have both visited and studied naval plans No
officers could have exhibited keener appreciation
of the naval situation Our relations could not be
cordial The day-to-day procedure is Of the
simplest Every morning hold conference with
the principal officers of the naval staff and Admiral
Sims IS present as the representative Of the United
States fleet. joining freely in the discussion
various subjects which arise Al the spirit
of cordial cooperation exsts-extremey cordial l
should like TO say. We have fortunately
language and traditions which have done
much 10 assist US in working together. The Ameri-
officers and first rate is impossible
TO pay high tribute to the manner in which they
have settled down to this job of submarine hunting,
and TO the intelligence, resource. and courage which
they have exhibited
This submarine business viii not have any effect
transport movement which, judged from the
standpoint of seaman, has no parallel in modern
history A year ago the enemy boasting that
his submarines would prevent the American troops
from being moved to Europe but neither the threats
the performances Of the U-boats have affected
the movement. That is very remarkable fact
which judging by the German newspapers is pro-
ducing great impression in Germany Not long
the falling OF in snkings of tonnage
planned by the enemy being due 10 the fact that
there were few ships to attack And in face OF
that statement the American troops coming
across the Atlantic by OF thousands are
moving up TO the firing line.
At the time supplies in great variety
being brought across the Atlantic with com
paratively small losses. and the food position in
British Isles actually satisfactory today
it year ago In spite of the submarines
have got rid of the queues; the people conented,
and the general situation far il is Influenced
by the naval effort has improved although the enemy
has been making his maximum attack every ship
afoat, British, allied and neutral. These results
have been achieved by adherence the only sound
strategic principle concentration of effort
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10
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TIE BALDWIN PLANT.

There general rejoicing in the Calumet region in
Indiana today over the that the Baldwin Locomo
tive company plans begin its work Of plant con-
struction huge site East Chicago but the news
has not set the region fire it would have done
four five years
In the present day and generation the world is
surfeited with big OF all kinds. The has
strangely affected the emotions 1t takes something
colossal something Gargantuan. to people nowt
adays Only Cog and Magog could make US turn around
the streets in this period of strife
Then, too, Chicago people have been often
told that the Baldwin interests about TO begin
work they become skeptical and rather dsiner-
ested. IN other words. they will have be shown.
When the work of construction starts the Ba1dws
plant they will believe the good and before.
At present East Chicago is gorged with work and gorged
with wages 1t is busy that 1t is in the position OF
the who didn't know he sitting down a table
d'hote filed himself soup, fish and the entree and
when waiter brought around the other he
wasn't bit hungry.
There TO be little question but what the big
plant arrived that it will be great
industrial North township be for
granted The building of the plant will make postwar
activity in the Calumet region assured. When quit
making shrapne and il will be reassuring to
know we a plant in midst that manufactures
something that is always needed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10

Those men who have kept saloons IN Lake county
and who have idea in their foolish that be
they get high prices for the liquor they pedde
1t will be profitable for them chance were
never badly mistaken. Because it is short dis,
lance the line Hammond and South
Chicago, where they buy booze and bring 1t
Indiana automobile. IS sign that they are going to
get away with It, Indiana has strict prohibition law
and fl Is going to be enforced
This newspaper never be called prohibition
newspaper. but as long the law is in the statute
books it is going the widest possible publicity
all liquor law violations believes
County Council of Defense Is doing the right thing when
that body insists the enforcement the law by all
Lake county officials.
II is the folly the world imagine that
blind pigs and bootleg going TO be permitted
in any city town in Lake county This paper will
fight them with all the power its command 1t has
nothing but praise the police plain clohesmen
who spying traffckers in booze and they may
assured the people of the county
back of them in this crusade for law enforcement
The courts have duty in this matter They should
infict the maximum penalty of the law all vioators
Only in this way it be stopped and it must be
stopped. The judge justice who inficts nominal
fine only law volator will find himself in just as
prominent spot in the limelight man or woman
who traffics booze.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10

THRIFT AND SHIFT.

The urgent plea for thrift which Frank A. Wander
lip naugurated in his campaign for the sale of War
Savings Stamps has been seconded by President VIII
son. who letter to the people presents import
ance Of selfdenia in this time Of national need.
When Mr. vanderlip traversed the country a few
months preaching everywhere his gospel indi-
vidua economy. there many who either passed the
subject with serious thought looked upon the plea
likely result injury lines
But more careful consideration will be given to the
matter that the President has added his voice
that of the leader of the Thrift Stamp campaign
We must cut out non-essentals. and we must not
the government inform which expenditures
reality unnecessary. The patriotic who
is help the boys over there over
his list of expenditures and discontinue all that
tend to wasteulness of time labor or money
The who orders extensive meal when a
simple will do. not only wasting his money but Is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10
"IRoNSIDEs."

Writing Of American lads who had just had their
first baptism OF blood British correspondent comments
their unfamiliar mental attitude.
He found them strangely stern with kind of for
giveness for the enemy The French suffered
intellectually more than they, less relentless.
For their victory they glad in simple,
way and the spirit shown by them on the British front
for the first time to in spite of their youth
like that of Cromwelrs 1ronsdes, terrible
the enemy who to them is the enemy of God man.
kind.
Before this is the German soldier will
to know and fear that spirit. which is
revelation this western front; for the
French, fierce they in attack different IN
temperament and inspired by a different psychology"
Those boys may yet be dubbed American ronsides'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-07-10
sELF-AssgRTloN FINALLY.

One outstanding and gratifying result OF the dispute
which the president has had with the the
Chamberlain resolution is that henceforward one
not the president hmself-wil be likely up
the contention that committee of congress may not
undertake investigation it chooses The president
has chosen establish the dctum the cloth
ing of congressional committees with wide powers of
quiry tantamount a withdrawal of congressional
confidence from the administration If this be So then
congress will always dependent upon the
its information and legislation proceed only
along lines which the administration may law down.
This is an absurdity government under constitu-
ton like ours; and while it has taken congress nearly
year the point Of asserting itself the
las at length been made and settled