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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
GREAT RECORD OF
 FLORIDA COAST
By HOLLAND

New York, May 17.-(Special)-If it be true that certain railroad interests are ready to buy the Florida Coast Railroad company'u stock, paying for it slSo'ooo.oov, then ;n this proposition is to be found, perhaps, the best indication of the judg- ment of Henry M. Flagler when he ua- dertook to invest many millions of his own money in the construction of the Florida Coast railroad line and the ex- tention of it by ocean ferry to Havana. Probably not one of the railroad mana gers who were living at the time Mf Flagler began his railroad exploitation in Florida hesitated about expressing the opinion that the Flagler adventure was almost reckless, certainly was without substantial transportation foundauon; for where was the business to come ron by means of which an income could De secured sufficient to pay even operative expenses of a line of this kind? MT. Flagler listened to none of the counsels which his warm friends ventured to give him. although he did acknowledge that his Florida railroad proposition came to him as a sudden inspiration at time when he was persuaded by his cousin, John H. Flagler, to visit St. Augustine so that he might secure in that way months rest.
 MT. Fiagler carefully worked out plans whereby, following the rails. there would be a great development of Flori- da's agricultural industry and, as he be- lieyed the creation of a winter resor1 on tho Florida coast which would ulti- mately equal in popularity those places in California or Europe where the wealthy were accustomed to sojourn in winter months.
 MT. Flagler's friends always suspected after the road was completed and was oc- cupied to it's capacity in certain seasons of the year in transporting the agricul- tural products of Florida to the north and also after the Florida coast had be- come d sojourning place in the winter for those whose income permitted them to visit it, that one or more of the rail- roads stretching southerly from New York or Washington or Louisville. would be glad to get possession of this prop erty so IS to unify it with certain large systems. If propositions of that kind were made to him he paid no heed to them, and if he were now living 1t would presumably be useless to those who con- trol certain large railroad systems to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
LIBERTY LOAN PECULIARITIES

Gradually some of the interesting but minor details associated with the mar keting of the third Liberty Loan are being narrated In the first few days after the subscription was ended public interest centered in the reports which would show the aggregate subscriptions, the extent to which the various districts had oveesubscribed their allotments ana the numDer of individual supscripers. Now that these more striking figures are made public the smaller details are becoming known as, for instance, in New York city appeals were made 10 the Russians which resulted in securing considerable number of Russian sub scriptions almost all of them being SoD for each individual.
 There is in New York little organi- zation which calls itself the Japanese American association. The members or this association, the number oL Which is not very large, became enthusiastic over an opportunity to subscribe Tor Lip- erty Bonds. They therefore held a meet ing, of which no report was made III the public press and at this meeting Mrs. Charlotte J. Umemurh made an appeal to her Japanees associates, urging them to buy 10 the extent of their ability Lio- erty Bonds. The Japanese responder with enthusiasm and their responses were not mersly in cheers, but Tn subscrip- tions, for they bought Liberty Bonds 10 the aggregate value of SS0OO- Relatively speaking and in proportion to ability 10 subscribe this subscription is one of the largest that was made by any or ganiza a-ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
RED CROSS BIRTH

The Red Cross was born half century ago amid the protest of outraged civilization against the worship of war, Today America in the trenches and America in the hospitals is an exponent of that protest.
 The errand of the Red Cross is purely one of mercy, and nothing but mercy; something greater and even finer than justice. The Red Cross takes equal care of the en- emy, whoever may be the wounded and the ailing that fall within it's reach. The work of the Red Cross as a war measure has been of in- estimable value to the allies; hold ing up the morale and giviGg cour- age to those back home it has proved one of the essentials for victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
RED CROSS EMRLEMS

The members of the volunteer relief association have prepared a number of Red Cross emblems for the great pa rade Tuesday anl will have them for sale today and Monday in the knit ting department of the central work rooms on the balcony of Loveman, Jo- serh x Loebs store. The committee will have both the two-ineh and the six-inch emblems for sale at two for five cents, In offering them for sale. the young women will supply the needs and the proceeds from the sale will go to the charity fund of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
LUNCHEON TO WOMEN

The luncheon being planned in com pliment to the women chairmen Of Red Cross units and the chairmen or the Red Cros drive on Saturday, May l, will be one of the largest and most interesting events of the month Mrs. Felix Drennen, who will act as general chairman for Mrs w D. Smith. gem eral in charge of the woman's partS, will be assisted by the following com mittees: Floral comittee Mrs Charles 10. Locke, Mrs. Key Miner and Mrs. John Builder; committee on music, Mrs Fred Levert; programme commit tee, Mrs. W. D. Nesbit, Mrs. J. D. Me- neeI and Mrs. Samuel Adler. Mrs w. I. Grubb is chairman of the com mittee on cards of admission while Mrs. Richard Hawkins is chairman or the committee to notify units.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

the comptroller of great national corporation.
 Civilian relief work is directed by one of Americas ablest experts Tn so- cial service work. Men or wide ex- perience in purchasing, warehouslns and shipping conduct these several ac- tivities of Red Crcss-
 Noted physicians and surgeons con- stitute the advisory medical board. =---- some of the most distinguished nurses of the country. the corresponding com mittee on nursing service
 Red Cross technical activities are in the hands, of technical experts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
f.ut This Out-It Is Worth Money

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with Sc and mail it to Foley < Co, ss35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL, writing your name and address clear ly. You will receive in return trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs, colds and croup. Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back; rheumatism, backache. kidney and bladder ailments; and Fo- lev Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly cleasing cathartic, for con- stipation, hiliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. Sold everr~hare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
AIDS CRIPPLES

Teaching industries to cripples is all most a new art, yet this is another branch of work of the American Red Cross and will bear fruit in years to come Teaching cripples industries in which they may be useful is a most important phase of this work. Already d factory to supply injured men with artificial limbs and even artificial faces has been opened at Paris.
 The future importance of this work cannot be overestimated, as 1t means help for every injured man throughout his life; that best kind of assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
BRITISH OFFICERS |TO MAKE ADDRESSES TAT LOCAL THEATRES Speakers Will Appear in h. terest of Red Cross War Fund Drive READY RESPONSE TO "GIVE A DAY" SLOGAN Plans for Coming Drive Rapidly Be- ing Completed-Parade Commit tee Expects Ten Thousand Women in Line
 

Major the Rev. Laughlin Maclean Watt. R. A, B. D. F. R. S. E., F. S. A. S., will speak at the Lyric and Bijou theatres tonight, alternating with the Earl of Dunmore, in the interest of the second Red Cross war fund drive. He will arrive in Birmingham this morning from Decatur.
 Major Watt, late chaplain to the forces of the Gordon Highlanders and Black Watch in the European zone of the war on the Somme, the Ancre, Armentieres and Ypres, is the minister of St. Steph- ems, a famous Edinburgh church. and author of With the Fighting Men in France and Flanders, "A Padre of the Bagpipers," as we'll as devotional service books for soldiers and many other works in prose and verse written before the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

helping man to help himself. Tn this way cripple instead of becoming a burden become a valuable work CT, wanted and needed and in- stead or earning pittance is able to command good wages Money spent in this work will be repaid many, many times, and it is duty the citizens owe those who will have the misfortune to pc crippled in this great world con- flict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
TALENT LESS REMUNERATION

Washington headquarters is a type and sample of the sort of service that Red Cross demands all over the coun- try, high talent without remuncra- ton. The staff is drawn from all parts of the country, made up of men and women experienced in large af- fairs, with various talents, each fitted into the department where his or her particular talent serves best.
 The treasurer of the Red Cross is the comptroller of the currency of the United States.
 The comptroller Of the Red Cross is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
SOUTH HIGHLANDS METHODIST

The Red Cross unit ot the South Highlands Methodist church, which is now engaged in making clothing for the Belgian babies, is in need of sew ing machines Mrs. R. s. Munger is chairman of this unit and if ary per son will contribute the use of same toward this work, it will prove of much patriotic worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
TOUCH OF SHELL FIRE

to France, serving for a while at the advanced base hospital, after which he returned to the British Isles to do recruit ing work. He was attached to the Cor don Highlanders on his return and it was with this division that he got his first touch of shell fire. He was later transferred to the Black Watch, whose lines had been replenished and broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such proportions in it's efforts to relieve suffering humanity that The Age Herald will publish Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
DR. FAREWELL BUSY

Rev M. s. Barnwell is out of the city doing Red Cross work throughout the southern part of the state. Mir. Barnweil will return Sunday in time for the II o'clock service. There will be no early service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
cHAIRMEN. TAKE NOTICE

Chairmen of Red Cross units. please note the following: Mrs. Mcintyre and Ter committee will be at Brombergs S Victrola room, Saturday, May IS, at 10 ,, m, to give out standards and blue veils on payment of required fee. i. standards SEC and veils Toe each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
MRS. ECHOLs' COMMITTEE

All members of Mrs Echols' commit tee of the council of national defense, who have heen doing Red Cros work. and will march in the parade on Tues day, May 21, are requested to phone Mrs. D. 0. Watkins. Main 4197
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
RED CROSS EMBLEMS

All women wishing to buy their Red Cros to wear in the parade may secure them from the young women of the volunteer relief association at Bromberg's Victrola room, Saturday. May IS, after 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
THE DUPONT DIVIDEND

The dividend of ? per cent which the DuPout company has declared in the hope that the stockholders who receive it will contribute it to the Red Cross fund next week, is likely to set the pace for other corporations. When the first Red Cross campaign was under way ex- tra dividends were declared by several of the large corporations, the managers hoping that the stockholders would turn these dividends over to the Red Cross. It has never been known, at least with accuracy, how many of the stockholders did thus utilize the dividends and how many of them kept the money, but the common understanding is that very large percentage of the stockholders did turn these dividends over to the Red Cross Should the DuPont stockholders place in the hands of the Red Cross man agement this dividend of per cent, and the presumption is that nearly all of them will do that. then the Red Cross starts off next week with one of the largest subscriptions ever made by single individual or corporation to the Red Cross fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

approach him with intent to secure at a large increase over his own invest ment- the Florida coast line
 It is possible, even probable, that those to whom these properties were be- queath thed will have due regard to the desire of MT. Flagler that the properties remain as long as possible in control of the Flagler interests.
 When Henry H. Rogers. who for years was associated with F'lagler in the Stand ard oil company, undertook to construc. a railroad from the Appalachian coal fieldss to Norfolk about 405 miles in length. and so built as to represent the greatest improvements in railway con struction, he, too, like MT. Flagler was regarded as having lost the excellent Judgment which characterized him in other business affairs. But as he had no associates to consult, using his own money to build the road, MT. Rogers was content to rely upon his own judgment. That has been vindicated too although he, unlike MT. Flagler, did not live long enough to realize that the proposition was commercially successful. MT. Rogers might have entered into negotiations whereby his railroad would pass into the possession of an important railroad sys- tenn, but he would not do it. He too, was in the hope that this individual railroad would remain as long as possf ble identified by the Rogers name.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
TOPSHAM

Mrs. Ira D. WEIGH was in Bradford or
Monday to meet her brothers, James ant
Chauncey Mckay, and sisters, Miss Marie
from Quincy, Mass, who will spend theil
vacation here.
George Hall and Ira d. WEIGH were
| business visitors at Wells River on Tues
| day.
Harold Eastman has returned from a
brief visit al st. Johnsbury.
General Thurston, who has been with
III. R. Caldwell for long time, is in very
poor health, and was taken to Barre hos
pital Tuesday by E. C. Poole.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Cilley were at Grot-
on on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hall and son, Ed
die, Miss wis McLam and Mrs Henry
Smith motored to st. Johnsbury Thurs
day.
Miss Bernice Magoon of Orange was
over Sunday night guest of Miss Alice
Nolan,
Red Cross meeting at the home of
Mrs. FL. B. White on Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
WEBSTERVILLE

| Public meeting at the school grounds
in upper Websterville next Sunday, june
80, at 2:30 p. m, for the purpose OF ex
! planning the war savings stamp. There
will be some good forceful speakers pres
ent, one being Mr.. Hopgood, who has
recently returned from France, where he
spent some time in the trenches. A sec
rotary will be present, who will take
new war savings stamp pledges, and
anyone who has already given a pledge
may increase ii at that time. 1t is re-
quested that every man and woman in
upper and lower Websterville be present
at the meeting, and the things you will
hear will be well worth your time and
effort. Don't forget the date, next Sun
day at 2;30 p. m.
Websterville Baptist church-Rev. DIR.
Christian Petersen, pastor. Morning wor-
ship at l0:30; subject, THE Steadfast-
ness of Jesus" Sunday school at II 30
Evening service at Z; topic, Thrilling
Wrecks" The pastor will preach at
both services. There will be good
choir in attendance and plenty of old
fashioned singing. Questions will be an
swered from the pulpit. We invite you
to come and pay visit to the little
church with the big welcome.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
GAYSVILLE

Mrs. Katherine Farrar has gone /
spend the summer with relatives in Rich
ford
Miss Leda Smith is at home, havin,
finished her school in Willamstown las
week.
George Miner of New York spent tn,
week end with his family at The Cobble
Mrs. Alice Taylor and Miss Helen Tay
Tor of Methuen, Mass, have taken rooms
in Mrs. Flora Chase's house for the sum
mer.
Mr. and Mrs. b. l.. 0sgood spent Sun.
day with relatives in West Hartford.
Misses Ruth and Matte Mills are visit.
ing relatives in Rutland.
Mrs. j. ID. Blackmer was in Bridge
water Saturday to attend Red Cross
meeting
Lewis Edmunds of Bethel was in town
Sunday.
A son was born last week to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Mills of White River
Junction, grandson of Mr.. and Mrs
W. Z. Mills.
Mrs. Emma Stone is the guest of rela-
tiyes in Bethel
Mrs. Bert Dukette and two children
moved to Canada last week, where they
expect to reside.
Miss Jennie Brown has gone to Bethel,
where she has employment as waitress
at the Bascom house.
In place of the regular Christian En-
deavor meeting next Sunday evening,
Rev. J. p de Rinto will give lecture on
Ceylon. Everyone cordially invited.
Gains, Mendall and John Blacl1mer
were visitors in Lebanon, N. H., the first
of the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
NORTH CALAIS

Miss Lavella Kettell closed her schoo
June IA, after very successful year
and has gone to her home in st. Alban.
| for the summer vacation.
Mrs, S. f. Daley returned last Sun
day after spending several days in East
| Calais at the home of her brother, Arc
P. Slayton
| Mrs. Earle Martin and daughter, Alice
| from Springfield, Mass, are visiting at
! the home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. X. Mar
tin
F. A. Scribner and son were visitors
at Woodbury. last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates of Barre were at
George Gates for the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Daley were in
Hardwck on business last Thursday.
Mrs. Idress Ainsworth of Montpelier
and Mrs. Elmer Foster of Claremont, n.
H., were visitors at Ebert Ainsworth's
last week.
Mrs Ada Cate is at the Mary Fletcher
hospital for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. III. Holmes were in
Hardwick last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Butterfeld of
Cabot were callers on friends in town
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Esther Holmes was in East Calais
last Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. Nina
Daley, who has just returned from
Brattleboro, where she spent the winter
Edwin Smith bought the Ira Gould
place near Cranberry meadow pond at
the auction last Thursday.
Several from here attended the gradu
ating exercises at East Calais last
Wednesday evening.
Herbert Celley has bought new au
tomobile.
Walter Clyde Daley has been visiting
his cousin, Gardner W. Daley, in East
Calais, for several days. The latter is
home on vacation from the Austine |
institution in Brsttleboro, where he has |
attended school the past year.
Robert Phelps and Paul Cate of Barre |
are spending few days in Gates Cozy |
Camp near Lake Nelson.
Mrs. George Lovejoy and Miss Ruth,
Mrs George Nelson and Mrs. Flora |
Wentworth, who have been guests of |
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Nelson several days,
returned to Hardwick last Thursday. |
Miss Blanche Nelson is spending a few
lays with her cousin, Miss Rowena Nell
'on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
WOLCOTT

Mrs. Lottie Parker of st. Johnsbury
was a guest of friends in town the latter
part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. X Clark are the par
ents of son, born Tuesday, June "a.
Eugene Pike of Irasburg was in town
Wednesday.
Miss Amber Alger has concluded her
labors at Morrisville.
Miss Mabel Sleeper of Stowe was a
guest of relatives in town the past week.
The Jolly Jester Ministries at town
hall Thursday evenings benefit of Red
Cross
Miss Myra Currier of Morrisville was
guest at B. r. kusic's several days the
past week.
Mrs. Cedric Davis was in Morrisville
Wednesday.
Mrs. r. VI. Hubbell is i'll with cry
sipelas. Mrs. Hamlin Of Morrisville is
caring for her.
DIR. and Mrs. A. V. Cooper are the par.
ents of daughter, born Wednesday,
June 26.
Airs. A. Z. Phillips is visiting Friends
in Morrisville.
Mrs. Clara Leach is the owner of a new
Chalmers touring car.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
EAST CORIVTH

The thrift stamp drive is on this week
with a thorough canvass by the commit
tees, and a meeting in the church Friday
evening with a speaker from out of town
Grown folks, don't let the children outdc
over 5000 so far, and still at it.
Rev. f. j. Malzard, wife and little son
left for Royalton Wednesday morning 10
spend their vacation of four weeks.
The clubhouse has been the scene OF
great activity this week, with thorough
cleaning and coat of paint on walls,
shelves, counter and floor, making very
tidy looking place OF what, at the start,
was rather diseouraging proposition.
We wish all success to the boys and girls
and their enthusiastic leader, Mrs. Dodd.
J. w. wicker began repairs on the
school building Tuesday morning. A To-
foot addition is to be put on the front.
Mrs. w. r. Rowland and children,
Stanley and Ruth, arrived from their
home in Ohio to spend the greater part
Of the summer at the home of her father,
Warren WEIGH Elsie and Russell Welch
are also at home for their vacation
A C. Jackman took a motor trip to
Boston last week, his wife and her niece,
Miss Ethel Foster, returning with him
Sunday.
Wesley Taylor is spending week in
own with Lawrence Jaekman.
Miss Ellen Thompson returns this
week from Montclair, Nj, where she
las been teaching.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
PLAHVFIELD

Tomorrow night the Nellie Gill Play
ers will present "Esmeralda' in Plain
field. Seats now on sale at Leavitt's
Dancing after the play.-adv.
Mrs. Curtis Baldwin entertained the
Mothers club meeting June ~. A nice
supper was served and a pleasant after.
noon was spent. No program was given
The time was spent in planning for a
picnic, which is to be held July in
Henry Batchelder's woods. There will be
given nice program and plenty of
games. Everybody is invited to come.
The next meeting will be held with Mrs.
Theron Perry, July Is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
CRANITEVILLE

Election of officers was held at the Rec
Cross meeting yesterday. The following
officers were elected; President, Mrs
William Alexander; vice president, Mrs
Laura Suitor; secretary and treasurer
Mrs. Alfred Roach.
Miss Catherine MacAuley, who has
been recently employed in Montpelier
left yesterday for for Moretown, where
she has employment.
George Mcleod has returned from
Port smouth, n. H., where he expected to
secure employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Palmer returned
Wednesday from motor trip to Pots
dam, N. Y. They were accompanied by
their daughter, Mrs. Georgia Palmer,
who has been student al the Crane in
stitute in Potsdam during the past year.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Miles were visit.
ors in Stowe Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Roach left to-day
for motor trip through Massachusetts
and Connecticut.
Theodore Lascor was called to Barre
Thursday by the death of his brother.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-28
Dandruffy Scalps
Lead to Badness

II you have dandruf you must get rid Of /;
auick-its positively dangerous and will sure
~ ruin your hair IL you don't
Dandruffy heads mean faded brittle gray
scragzly hair that finally dies and fails out
hair win not grov-then you are BALI
and nothing can help you.
The only sure way to abolish dandrlf for
good Il TO destroy the germ that causes H. To
do this quickly, surely, and safely and AZ little
expense. there i nothing effective as Pari-
sian sage. which you can set from p A
Drown & Co and good druggists every-whers.
II Is Euzrsnteed 20 hznish dandr1f. stop itch
ing scalp and falling hair, and promote q nes
growth or the cost small a. It Is. viii he -
funded.
Pzrisisn sage Is = scientific preparation that
supplies AL hair necdE-an sntiseptic liquid
ueither sticky Or greasy. easy % apply. and
6elic<teiy perfurned
N you want be4utifui. soft. thich. lrs;rous
hair. and lots e il. ~ al means use Parisian
Ssgs. Dont delay hexin tc-nizht-a little at
terticn nov insures abundant hair for years
A. 1919