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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

several days with Mr. and Mrs. George Millar.
 Friends of Mrs Charles Cary will re- gret to know that she was called to Joliet, H., on account of the critical ill., ness of her mother
 Ensley Baptist church. Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor. Morning subject, Re cruiting the Army" evening ITO the Colors"
 Ensley Presbyterian church. Rev. J. E. Hixson, pastor. Morning subject, "A Great Salvation;" evening, Sin; Its Remedy
 Ensley Methodist, Rev. Claude Orear, pastor Morning subject. "A Day in Nazareth" at evening Dr. George Boyd will fill the pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Planning TalIadega Fair

Sylacauga February 2.-(Special) At a meeting of the directors of the Talladega County Fair association held Friday night at the Fraternal hall building, and attended by many citizens other than directors and stockholders it was planned to make the 1918 meet ing of the fair the best in the his- tory of the association. Reports from officers showed that the association had paid It's original investors a divi- dend of 112 per cent since it's organ ization. Much new stock was subscribed and plans enlarged for the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
PROGRESSIVE STUDY CIRCLE

me progressive club met with Mrs. w. F. McGlawn Friday afternoon The gen eral topic for study was ..Drama. . The responses to roll call were quotations rom Modern Dramatists," after which the following programme was given.
 The modern Drama (Thornwell Haynes), Mrs. R. S. Mosely; "The Drama League-the Necessity of It. Mrs. w. 10 Slonacker; The Standing of Shakespeare --ls He More Than a Tradition?; Has Anything Been Done to Commemorate te Ills Name in American" Mrs. w. H Wynne; 'Is Popular Taste Improving? ?'' Mrs. John White; Slow Growth of Shakespearean Opera" Mrs Henry Moore Topics for Discussion-the Theatre in War Time; William Winter, Dramatic Critic; Sir Herbert Tree" committee. composed of Mrs. Hubert DeBardeleben' Mrs. w. B. Slonacker and Mrs. John White.l was appointed to arrange next years programme. The programme was concluded with vocal selection by Mrs Walter Lynch and plano numbers by Miss Marie McGlawn. The club has af- hliated with the Women's National Council of Defense, and Mrs J. B. Good man was appointed as delegate to the meetings.
 The hostess, assisted by Miss Kate Nelson Turnipseed, served salad course. Besides the members the guests were: Mrs. F. s. Moseley, Mrs. T. c. Mitchell and Mrs Walter Lynch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
WANTED-MALE HELP

WE want a good negro porter for re- tail store; prefer one with expe- rience in grocery store, warehouse or shipping clerks office! also need stenographer or one who can take direct to machine; two hours work a day is all we need and this can be done after supper or at night. Ad- dress, J-73, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES J. CORBETT

able promise had flashed along the pugilistic horizon and the negro was of fered quite number of fights with some rather sizeable purses attached. He ae- ccpted all that came his way and from then on began the victorious career winch made him the technical heavy weight champion in 1908, when he whipped Tommy Burns and the actual heavyweight champion when he Anocked out Jim Jeffries in Reno, New, in the memorable encounter in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

HARDEN and vegetable plants; there is no necessity for sending off for cabbage plants or any other plants; we have them in stock right here in Birmingham, so you can see just what you are buying and you can have any quantity you want our prices are just as cheap or cheaper. Write or call at store for catalog;
 1t tells our story. c. B. McVay X Son. 2125 2d ave, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Rate Increase Wanted

Washington, February 2.-Increases ranging from to l 5 per cent in ocean and rail class and commodity rates from New York, Philadelphia and Bal timore to Chicago and Mississippi river crossings were proposed in applica- tions filed today with the interstate commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
GUN CLUB SHOOT

A small squad participated in the regu- lar shoot of the Gun club. John fletcher led by breaking 4s in the 5o- target race. and 9s in the 10o-target He also made the long run, breaking S7 without miss
 The next shoot will be held on Feb ruary IS.
 Gun club scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the commis- sioners court of Walker county will, on the ninth day of February, 1918, receive bids for the hire of the county con- victs fo- the ensuing year Address all bids to F. w Long, Judge of Probate. Jasper, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
LOST AND FOUND

non-s<id Firestone tire, either between Hamilton station and Birmingham or between Birmingham and Trussville Liberal reward pr. F. c. Yielding, First National Bank Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
MRS. J. S. PARK

Mrs. J. s. Park died at the home of her son, Rev. David Park, in Pratt City, last evening at o'clock from an attack of pneumonia. She was S1 years old and was a pioneer citizen of the Ensley district. Her husband, the late Rev. John s. Park, was tic first pastor of the Ensley Presbvte- rfan church. She was widely known in church circles as Sunday school teacher and coworker For several, years she has lived with her daughter at Parktown, beyond Vivian. The de-
 ceased is survived by five children. Rev. David Park and Miss Catharine Park of this district and J. w. Park
 Mrs. ". A Davidson and Mrs. Fl. H, onawhan or Pasadena, Cal No funeral hour. Y i"'e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
WANTED TO RENT

 COUPLE without children desire fur nished house or apartment by March l. P. o. Box 129, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
FOR RENT-ROOMS

 FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for light housekeeping, near board on South side: all modern conveniences. Call Main 4260-J. FOR RENTING clean, neatly furnish ed single rooms to business ladies' 300 Tuscaloosa ave. Phone West End 93-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
WANTED

 BEST THEATRE-Ladies free coupon. This coupon and one paid 15-cent ticket will admit two ladies or one lady and one gentleman. Good only week of Feb TIlarvl 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Card of Thnnk.

Card Of Thnnkn
 Mrs. w A. Davidson and family of 1873 Avenue H, Ensley. Ala. wish to ex- press their appreciation and thanks for the kindness extended to them at the l death of their husband and father, and
 for the many beautiful floral offerings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

WANTED-To buy perfect white dia- mond about l carat; must be bargain for cash. Address A-S2. care Age-Her- ald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
SERVICE FLAG

At the morning service of the Ems ley Baptists the church will be pre- sented with a service flag with 23 stars, representing the number of men the service of their country. The flag was made by unit No. and will be presented by Mrs. Joseph Smith, chair man of the unit. Rev. A. K Wright win make the response in behalf of the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
MARDI GRAS BALL

The Ensley Enks will entertain at a dance Wednesday evening at the club rooms on Avenue D. Cards are being mailed for the annual Mardi Gras ball to be given at the club on the evening of February B. The dancers are request ed to come in costume and $50 in prizes will be given for the best costume. Ev- erything will be carried out in Mardi Gras style. with plenty of confetti and horns. Both floors will be used for dane. ing. and two orchestras will furnish mu- sic.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Ensley Highland Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. George Boyd. 2sl6 Twentieth ave- nue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph s. Ruble of Cleveland, O.. arrived Friday to spend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

The final report of Burns celebra- tion at the Eagles hall by the Daugh- ters of Scotland was made when that organization was entertained by Mrs
 A. A. Statt Friday evening. After the heavy expense account had been paid off the daughters turned over s2O to Red Cross unit No. 31 to be used ii, buying material for Red Cross work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
WANTED-BOARDERS LARGE, steam-heated room for couple or gentlemen Call Main 4475.
AUTOMOBILES

WANTED-To sell one 5-passenger Chal- mers motor car; good running con- dition; S250 cash buys 1t; easily worth $500. See Lenhart at Best theatre. DOGS, POULTRY AND PET STOCK ffS51f5 Ss ES> TIoe ni,0s SnSoDf fhs oId- can be bought at bargain. Phone Main 396S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
RED CROSS PARTY

The social event of the week will be the card party and tea at which the members of Red Cross unit No. 3l will entertain at the Elks club tomorrow aft ernoon from 2:30 to o'clock. This party has been arranged to take the place of musicale tea to have been given dur ing the holidays and those holding tick cts for that affair should present them tomorrow. Tickets will be on sale at the door, Tables for bridge five hun dred and forty-two will be placed in the ballroom and later tea and confections will be served in the ladies' parlors The bridge tables will be in charge of Mrs. Catherine Mentzell and Mrs. c. A. Birk. the five hundred in charge of Mrs. George Brigman, and Mrs. F. O. Harris will preside over the forty-two. All of the ladies interested in the district are invited. The proceeds will go for buying material for this Red Cross unit
 Music will be furnished during the aft ernoon by part of the high school or chestra. led by Bertram Keller.
 There will be no meeting of the Fair view School Improvement association Tuesday afternoon.
 The c. T. N. band of the Vine Street Presbyterian church of West End delight fully entertained the workers of the Ems ley Italian Presbyterian mission with a surprise party and shower at the mission Thursday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

CUT THIS OUT-Best theatre money saving coupon. This coupon and cents will admit one lady to any per for1nance at the Best. Admission with out this coupon is 15 cents. Ladies are requested to make use of this coupon. A clean, moral show Is guaranteed. Not good after February 2S, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

There will be no meeting of the Fair view School Improvement association Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
Factories For Sale

the IOwing stofun Q tO you
 
 
  Nashville, Tenn 34 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03
c'nNTED-FEMALE HELP GOOD COOK wanted in Mountain Terrace; must have good references. Phone Main 6562.

MANTeiD--s5 ladles to enter popuari- ty contest; capital prize one house and lot free of incumbrances; valued at s2500. and many other valuable premiums; no blanks; should you fail to earn n prize you will be paid cash commission according to the num- ber of tickets sold; this is fair, legitimate proposition; any lady can easily earn a premium or a straight co sh cc,,, n, issinn Rnat thnatre
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-22
March y, 1918
f DI TORI AL
PASSOVER.

Next Wednesday evening will
usher in the Passover celebration in
synagog and home. The symbols
of bondage and freedom will again
be in evidence on every Jewish
table, and the story of the Exodus
will again be rehearsed.
The Passover celebration is one of
the perpetual fountains of Jewish
OPTIMISM The Passover reminds
the Jew that there is no room in
this world for dark despair. Our
ancestors were for hundreds of
years in Egyptian bondage, but
were finally liberated. The tyranni-
cal Pharaohs were mighty monarchs,
but they met their fate, and times
innumerable the story has repeated
itself, and it's latest version appeared
only a year ago in the fall of the
Russian Pharaohs, the Romanoffs.
Who knows but what in another
year we may be able to include the
Hohenzollerns in the list? Let us
hope so.
The Passover celebration also re-
news and reinvigorates each year
the Jews aspiration and hope for
Israe1's national restoration.
81 shonoh hajbbooh hi Yrusholayim"
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SAVE YOUR MONEY AND
HELP OUR GOVERN
MENT.

Jews are supposed to be very in
telllgent and wise in regard to
money matters. Our neighbours
idea is that every Jew is financial
wizard. This is just as correct as
many another statement made by
non-J ews with reference to Jews.
While Jews may not be endowed
with any superior qualities for sue
cessful financial operations, they do
possess sufficient amount of COM
mon sense to understand the sound
ness of financial proposition They
also know the value of thrift and
saving. They are also patriotic
enough to render every possible
service to their country, especially
in such critical time as the present.
1t should not be necessary, there
fore, to urge our people in particular
to avail themselves of the great op-
portunity that is presented to us
now to exercise economy, to save,
and to serve our country, by in
vesting our savings in war savings
stamps.
And yet we find that some of our
people are not fully awake to this
great patriotic duty, or, at least, give
the appearance of not being so. In
a report submitted to the Mime
apolis postmaster, Mr.. E. A. Purdy,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-22
SHKOLIM.

con the first of Adar announce
ment is made regarding the
shkolim," thus reads the Mishnah.
This practice prevailed during the
existence of the Jewish state in Pal
estine. Upon the destruction of the
Temple it fell into desuetude. 1t
has been revived in modern times
in connection with the Zionist
movement Once a year every
Zionist pays a shekel (25c) into the
treasury of the organization. 1t
answers double purpose. It sup
plies the necessary funds for the
running of the organization, and
serves as census of the Zionists.
A vigorous campaign for the col
lection of shkolim is about to be
started in Minneapolis and probably
St. Paul and other parts of Mime
sofa. Those who are in sympathy.
with the Zionist movement will thus
be given an opportunity to register
their vote in its favor by the pay
ment of a ahekel. This year in
particular we must enlist the largest
number of shekel payers, if for no
other reason than to exhibit the
real strength of Zionism. You need
not "stand up" to be counted. You
will be counted by paying a shekel.
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THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

is the fervent wish and prayer. We
have often been told that the re-
cital of this pious wish has become
quite perfunctory and meaningless.
We doubt if it ever was so with
Jewish hearts that felt and Jewish
minds that reasoned. It will surely
receive new meaning and force this
year. History is being made very
rapidly these days. Read your
Haggodoh read it and think.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-22
JEWISH CALENDAR.
5678-1917-1918.

Rosh Hashonoh .......... Mon, Sept. Z
Yom Kippur Wed, Sept. 26
Succoth Gst Day. ......... Mon, Oct. 1
Shemini AtZereth ......... Mon., Oct.
Simchas-Torah ......... Tues, Oct. 8
Rosh -Chodesh Chesvan Wed, Oct. II
Rosh -Chodesch Kislev go. Fri, Nov. 16
Chanukah (1St Day. $500. Mon, Dec. 10
Rosh -Chodesch Tebeth Sum-, Dec. Is
Fast of Tebeth ........... Tues, Dec. rs
Rosh- Chodesh Shebat ......M Mon, Jan. IA
Rosh- Chodesh Adar .......Wed., Feb. 10
Purim (Feast of Esther) Tues, Feb. 26
Rosh- Chodesh Nissan Thurs, Mar. II
Passover (Pesach) $500. Thurs, Mar. %
Passover Seventh Day. Wed, April
Rosh- Chodesh Iyar 1900. Sat-, April 10
Lag-B'Omar .......... Tues, April 80
RoSh- Chodesh Swan ........ Sum-, May IL
Shabuoth Confirmation Day. Fri, May II
Rosh- ChodeSh TammuZ Tues, June II
Fast of Tammuz Thurs, June 81
Rosh- Chodesh Alb Wed, July 10
Fast of Alb ........... Thurs, July 10
Rosh- Chodesh Ellul Fri, Aug 9
Rosh Hashonoh (5679) Sat-, Sept.
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Haggodoh; read it and think
Many of our readers will be inter
ested to know that Dr. L. B. Wolf
enson of the University of Wisconsin
is a candidate for the office of alder
man in his home town, Madison,
Wis. The Madison Democrat says
editorially:
I'm the university ward many
candidates aspire to membership in
the council, but of them all Profess
sor L. B. Wolfenson stands out con-
spicuously as a citizen who should
be chosen to one of the two places
that are open. Justly the great uni
versity is entitled to a representa-
tive in the city administration. Not
member of the faculty is now in
the council, nor has one been since
Professor E. R. Maurer retired sew
eral years ago.
Professor Wolfenson is a graduate
of the university and has been on
the faculty for many years; but,
aside from this important connec-
ton, he possesses superior qualifi-
cations. His life has been and is
full of the activities of the city.
There is no more useful or practical
member of the board of education.
1t was he who inspired action in be-
half of special instruction for ex-
ceptional children, subnormal or
otherwise. He is president of the
local humane society, of the Jew
ish central committee. His voice
has been heard frequently in loyalty
addresses and he was a member of
the fifth ward liberty loan commit
tee, whose subscription was larger
than that of any other part of the
city.
No man in all the city is in so
many unselfish activities-a direc-
tor in the associated charities, help
ing with enthusiasm in fourth of
July observances, holding forward
position in all patriotic movements"
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1t is we'll known that our people
have keen sense of humor, and
they are no respecters of persons,
not even of philosophers, once their
risibilities are aroused. In the Twin
Cities just now considerable amuse-
ment is being created whenever
the "grandfather joke" is mentioned.
The idea that we can change every
thing else except our grandfathers
was originally meant as an argu-
ment for Zionism, altho it required
a considerable stretch of the imagi-
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March p, 1918

nation to see its cogency. But as
a result of all too frequent repetition
it is now referred to as the grand
father joke
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-04
By Wire to sThe Oasiss3

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.
The Presidents last day In
Washington prior to departure
for the peace conference was
marked by a continuation of the
fierce debate in Congress on the
propriety and wisdom of his GO
ing. A resolution to declare his
office vacant, also another reso-
luton to the peace commission
ers to discuss nothing beyond
removal of the German menace
had thrown Congress into a tur-
mol; but debate and oratory
brought no response from the
White House, and gradually
they simmered out.
The most significant develop
ment of the day was issuance of
a formal statement by James r.
Mann, Republican leader of the
House, rebuking members of
his party for attacks on the
President, and a demand that
they cease finding fault with his
trip to the peace conference.
The general opinion is that re-
publicans in both houses will
follow Mann's advice.
Another striking feature was
a reply to Senator Sherman OF
Illinois, by Senator Williams of
Mississippi, who defended the
Presidents decision to go
abroad, and scored the Republi-
cans numerically for their at
tacks. He charged that they
had entered an understanding
not to applaud when he spoke
yesterday, and he challenged
them to show that such dis
courtesy to the President had
done any good.
Senator Sherman argued that
the Presidents absence sus-
pended the legislative power or
the government.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-04
Foreign Diplomats Ask Ebert Govern
ment For Protection, Fearing Anarchy
And Other Serious Conditions. Pre-
Inier is Losing Ground

the Allies will occupy the whole
of Germany in order to procure
the supplies needed to complete
their work. Both German and
English papers say that Foch
made the statement that he Gin
tends to fulfill his work by en-
tering Germany" A great fleet
of British destroyers has ar
rived in port at Libau, while
another flotilla Of English mer-
chantmen and armed cruisers
expected to arrive at Will
helmshaven today. The crush
ing weight of her defeat, dawn
ing upon Germany, conditions
are assuming an aspect Of panic.
At Berlin the faction Spartacus
is agitating a general arm1ng
"Proletarians" and foreign diplo
mats have asked the Ebert gov
eminent for protection, fear
ing anarchy, and serious politi-
cal conditions. All of Bavaria
is threatening, especially among
the peasant class who, it is said
are without food and clothing.
Bavarian conditions are most
critical and Kurt Eisner once a
light in the eyes of the people
and their beloved premier is
losing ground.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-04
Ultimatum to Germany Expir-
ed at 10 a. m. Yesterday, De-
manding Best and Biggest of
Railroad Locomotives Among
Things Required by Allies.
(By Wire to ''The Oasis")

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 3.-Ber-
lin throughout today was in a
high state of excitement over
two great developments. Ger
man press dispatches say that
there is no hope for an armis-
tice being prolonged. Marshal
Foeh, according to Vorwaerts,
sent an ultimatum to Germany,
which expired at 10 a. m. yes
terday, demanding the immedi-
ate delivery of a number of the
best and strongest locomotives
for transportation purposes.
The engines are among a num-
ber of things demanded by the
Allies. DR.. Erzberger headed
the German a11nistice commits
sion to Foch, stating that the
fulfillment of the demand was
impossible. He made a great
plea for respite. AS to the sit
uation as it stood today, Vor-
waerts drew a conclusion that
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-04
Arrangements at Union Station
Such that When Party Left
their Automobiles and Enter
ed Train Shed Scarcely any
Knew of their Presence.
Presidential Party Including
Secretary Lansing, Henry
White and Large Party of
Counsellers will Leave Today
on George Washington
By Wire to ..Tae oasis")

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81
President Wilson, Secretary
Lansing, Henry White and a
large party of counsellers and
secretaries left Washington at
midnight tonight by special
train for New York city where
they will board the steamer
George Washington" early to-
morrow morning. It is expect
ed that the steamer, which has
been put in complete condition
for the voyage will weigh anchor
about noon today. The depar-
ture of President Wilson from
America will be marked by SIM
plicity in every detail. Wash
ington scarcely knew that he
was leaving the city and the ar
rangements at Union Station
were such that when the party
left their automobiles and en-
tered the train shed scarcely
any one aside from the station
police knew of their presence.
All luggage and baggage Of the
party was collected under the
direction of the state depart
ment officials. It was carried on
the train by the officials so
that passers by and pedestrians
would not suspect the departure
of the president. The exact
hour of sailing will be withheld
as the wish of President Wilson.
He said that his departure
should not be the occasion OF
any ceremonies"
I, Many people who had uncon-
sfirmed information as to the de-
parture of the presidential par
ty were on the street long be-
fore thesupposed hour of depar-
ture but were unable to get a
glimps of the travellers.