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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
PLANS ON FOOT TO FLOW WAR GARDENS
 FOR LOCAL CITIZENS
War Garden Committee Discusses Method of Having Work Done
 at a Nominal Cost
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. STATEMENT MARCH 4, 1918 UEGnUTn(sES

The war garden committee, of which c F. Bell is chairman, held confer ence yesterday, at which arrangements were discussed to provide prospective war gardeners in Birmingham means of getting small lots broken with blows at reasonable cost to the gardener.
 It was suggested that survey be made to ascertain the number of peo- pie in Birmingham who desire to have a lot plowed and would be willing to pay reasonable price to have this work done. When this list has been tabulated, the committee will then en- deavor to arrange with parties to go into the business and blow for those who register.
 Persons desiring to have this blow ing done are requested to give their names and addresses and description of property to H. D. Cullen of the Cham Der of Commerce, at Main 25 who has kindly consented to compile this data for this committee.
 The committee further recommended in view of the serious conditions in regard to food as pointed out by the food administration, that every effort be made on the part of Birmingham citizens to cultivate a war garden. C. l.. Isbell, state garden specialist, with the United States department of agri- culture, met with the committee and will cooperate in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
ID BEGIN COLLECTING BOOKS ]. FOR SOLDIERS TODAY Good Books Unused at Home Are Silent Slackers,"
 According to- Direc-
 tor Davidson

The number of books donated to sol diers. and sailors is expected to be increased by leaps and bounds today, when the Boy Scouts start out to make their collections.
 The reallylarge donations will near- ly all come in this way. The boys Will go out in private automobiles, which have been furnished by patriotic citi- zens for the purpose, and all house. holders are urged to telephone Main l403S at once and ask that the boys be instructed ts stop at their houses for books.
 James l.. Davidson, campaign direc- tor. has styled silent Slackers" the worth while books which people leave idle on their shelves. while this really urgent call is being made for them.
 Among the patriots who have come generously forward in response to the call are: J. w. Sibley, Mrs $. D. Weakley. Mrs. I. w King. Mrs. F. w.. Gorham, Mrs. M. Lenk, Miss Maybelle Coleman. J. II. Rinard, Frank Trech- sel, Miss Amelia Worthington. Mrs. John Coleman, J. w. Mahan, Mrs. Ru- fus Rhodes. M Willingham. Mrs. r. II. Lewis, M. D. Friedman Mrs. Val Nes- bit, Mrs. w. M. King. Jr.. J. II. Achor, Mrs. Samuel Sterne. Mrs. Samuel Earle. MT. and Mrs B. Fl. Elliott, Mrs. K w. Constantine, F. A. Ribble, Robert Hill house. Mrs. E. L. Watts. Mrs. simon kiotzs Mrs Ruffn A. Smith, the Fenelon club. the Edgewood club, the Anaranth club, the Massey Business college the Birmingham fWindow Dressers' association, the Twentieth Century club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
Kiwanians Celebrate
 First Anniversary
By JEFF BAILEY

the mem bership, and the fun was then uEcorked. The lily was presented to John Taylor by Mir. Bonham. he hay ing refused to presentNthe purity em- blem to George Knox, as suggested by enc of the members.
 The neYsboy extra was feature, it being an edition of the new Kiwanls' publication, "The Arrow The number was we'll received, being tastefully gotten up and full of wit and humor, az well as Kiwanis facts and slogans.
 A feature of the luncheon was the arrest of Commissioner John H. Tay- Tor and Will Richter, who were found to have had a bottle of booze" in their pockets. The raid was made by Cap tain Simmons and a squad of blue coats from headquarters They made bond and returned to the luncheon.
 Carl Wittichen was also arrested and tsl en out of the room, he being identl- fled by negro as the man who had rot bed him. Chairman Miller stated that this was nothing to arrest a coal man for, as they all did that when Ed Hawkins promptly went on his bond and had him released, stating that they had to stand together
 Three young ladies from the Maies- tic offered some songs and comedy that was received with great gIee Niroi ito Asdi tAStt SfiiS d SpiO. ana ntS voice was splendid Miss Marga ps { Boyd did her famous harmony dance" in most gracious manner, and elicit e1 tremendous applause from the guests. A splendid act from Loew' $ Bijou delighted the guests, it being the College Quartet. an unusual musi- cal offering. Their clown band com edy number was exceptionally good One member of the quartet has won- derful bass voice and his solo was exceptionally good.
 There were about 250 present at the luncheon, the big ballroom of the southern club being practically full. The whole affair was a decided sue cess and the committee deserves un- limited praise for their work They were heartily congratulated fdr their delightful programme and the splen- did manner in which the entire 90 minutes of fun and merriment was conducted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20

Kiwanians served a great amuse- ment menu at their birthday dinner yesterday at the Southern club, and the programme was enacted in such n manner that every one heartily en- joyed being there. and felt better for the experience.
 The Kiwanis kid proved husky yorngster, and may it improve with age. and continue to serve, and never become servile to any man or men, for 1t has shown it's ability so capabiy in the past. through it's representative numbers, who are classed as real CO., operators and harmonizers among Bir- mingham's livest business men, to serve and maintain it's independence of thought and action.
 Charlie Miller put over some unique stunts IS chairman of the amusement ana programme committee and presid- e6 in capable manner He pulled some clever stunts, most prominent among which was the torn shirt epi- isode.' in which Clarence Watson ans swered as the official Angora of the afternoon. This act was cleverly coa- ceived and equally as cleverly acted. MT. Mason was an admirable goat, too
 The numbers on the programme in- cluded an elegant luncheon of five courses. followed in rapid succession by the acts. MT Miller opened the fun fest with a telephone call from Mayor Csndler of Atlanta, in which Sid Lee figured, as brother bottler, both be- ing in the soft drink bottling game. The next call was to Dr. Barrett, from Dr Dickinson. who asked for the sup port of Dr. Barrett and the T. As in his race for Congress. pr. Barrett de- ciining in favor of John Hornady, whom he stated had announced
 w. c. Bonham was presented with lily in full bloom, bearing a placard,
 purity" as a reward for his efforts in behalf of the club in censoring the amusement programme. Several ny mns were also played by the orches- tri. as the fun started, and the cate chism was begun, but objected to bv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
.RYAL[ WORKING ON
 MOVIE PETITION Jury Duty Takes Up Time of City Clerk, Who Will Fin
 ish Lists Today


 Clerk H. & Ryall has been deferred from completing the checking of the movie petitioners. and the commission yesterday announced that they would hear the clerks report on the petition Thursday morning.
 MT Ryall has checked about half of the names. and would have finished the task yesterday but for the fact that he was so unfortunate as to get a summons to jury duty in both the feedral and state courts. and has not been released from the call yet lie was also subpoenaed as witness in the federal court.
 T will have no trouble completing the work in a few hours if I can get away from other things long enough to get at the task.' said MIg RyaIl yes- terday, sand I am hoping that tomor- row can get at the list and not be interrupted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
Albany Chamber to
 Entertain Guests on
 Special to Sheffield
Several Join Party Yesterday-Train to Leave L. & N. at 2:45 p. m.
 on March 27

The Chamber of Commerce has made arrangements for the flood prepared ness speciaI' train of three Pullmans to leave Birmingham at 2.45 o'clock over the Louisville and Nashville rail- road Wednesday afternoon, March 27 going via Albany and Decatur, arriving at Sheffield at 10:15 that night
 letter being sent out to those who have made reservation for the trip states that the Alabany Chamber of Commerce will entertain the party en route, showing them through their new silk mill and entertaining them at din- ner at their new clubrooms. The day following, the party will be the guests of the Sheffield, Florence and Tuscum- bia Chamber of Commerce, during which time they will visit Muscle Shoals and all the new government works. Both nights of the trip will be spent in the sleepers and the party will leave Sheffield Friday morning at 4:37 o'clock, arriving in Birmingham at 8.35 o'clock.
 Those securing reservations yester- day were: pr. o. T. Dozier, M Mitchell, w. F. Wilcox, w. l.. Caldwell, R. w. Knight, John T. Yeatman, Dr. H. M. Edmonds, Joseph Johnson, Charles A. Calhoun, L. F. Kleybecker, H. P. Phil lips. J. D. Truss and H. K. White.
 All members of the party are re- uuested to mail their check to Blanks Everett general manager of the Cham Der of Commerce, at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
TW9-M|LL TAX FOR SINKING FUND IS
 ADOPTED BY CITY
Resolution Authorizes COm- mission to Divide City Tax. Taxicab Ordinance Is
 Passed for Week

The city commission yesterday passed the resolution offered by J. Ellis Brown, commissioner of public utilities. wherein it was made possible for the commission to levy tax of only two mills instead of five mills for the sinking fund, and allow the other three mills to be utilized for the city schools.
 Dr, Barrett offered an amendment, which was accepted, to the effect that the levy would be permanent. instead of for just one year. as called for by the resolution.
 An ordinance was also introduced to regulate taxicabs and taxicab drivers, which went over for one week. Three health ordinances were also intro duced, one to regulate barber shops, another to regulate the operations or midwives and another to make vacci- nation compulsory in all schools.
 It was agreed by the members of the commission to make the week of April 22 "clean-up' week in Birmins- ham, and the commission declared this week as one of paint up, clean up and make the city beautiful.
 The health ordinances and the clean- up week resolution were introduced by Commissioner Hornady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
SOLDIER IS SHOT WHILE ATTEMPTING ID MAKE ESCAPE Lawrence Cooley Wounded by Member of the Mili- tary Police on Fourth
 Avenue

Lawrence Cooley, alleged deserter from the First Alabama cavalry. sta- toned at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga, was shot and wounded in the left log by Military Policeman l.. Fl. Bonn while trying to escape last night. The shoot ing occurred about S:15 o'clock on Fourth avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets-just across from the city hall.
 Local authorities learned several days ago that Cooley was in Birmingham, and have been trailing him for some- time. He was arrested last night while playing pool in the Greenwood Cave billiard parlors.
 According to officers this is the sec ond time Cooley has been absent from camp. without leave. The first time he is said to have been arrested in Gads- den, after making formidable resist ance. However, it is claimed Cooley's past good army record caused him to escape trial on the charge of deser- tion.
 Cooley's residence is given as Talla- dega. where his mother now resides. He is reported to have been in company with girl that accompanied him from Camp Wheeler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
CANVASS FOR GIRLS
 TRAINING SCHOOL
 ID START TUESDAY
Field Marshal Loveman and Forces Will Start Drive to Raise S15,OOO for
 Girls Home

Joseph Loveman, field marshal of the State Training School for Girls cam paign, yesterday called together men who are to aid him in the drive to be staged next Tuesday for the girls school, ana in his office at Loveman, Joseph .& Loebs assembled IA men who pledged their time and energy to the carhpaign.
 It was decided to open the campaign on Monday night at the Tutwiler hotel with dinner to the workers and aides to Marshal Loveman, and to which the women whc are to participate in the campaign will attend. Several commit tees were appointed, including ban quet and arrangement committee, of which J. D. Rosenberger was made chair man. John Sparrow was selected to han dle the publicity of the campaign
 MT. Loveman named Mrs. Angus Tay- Tor as chairman of the woman's division of the forces, and Mrs. w. S Lowell as vice chairman. A. R. Dearborn was chosen as secretary of the committee Those present were: Frank E. Butler, A. R. Dearborn, J. H. Loveman. Mortimer Simpson Jeff Bailey, W. w. Curry, T J. Crittenden Dr M Newfield Arthur c. |, Louis Pizitz and H. H. Shell.
 The meeting was enthusiastic, and it was determined to put the campaign over next Tuesday, and that Birmingham would raise $15,000 for the girls home, and the state would then pay over the $50,0O0 appropriated by the legislature, and an additional $35,0O0 would be raised in other counties in the state to make the total $100,000.
 Marshal Loveman and Louis Pizitz made brief speeches. MT, Pizitz stated that he was all war, and that he was ready to give his time. his money and his everything at any time. if it was need ed, he making only one demand, and that was to ascertain if it was the proper time to put the campaign on in view of the other war activities that are to come in April and May. To this MT. Love man stated that this war war work, and that Birmingham never had more urgent duty than to take care of these girls who neded thee are and training that is proposed to give them in this school. when they are properly housed and equipped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
Lieutenant BerkOWitz
 Has Recovered From
 lf-Inflicted Wounds

Almost fully recovered from his wounds. Lieut. Louis Berkowitz, who attempted suicide at the TutWiler hotel several weeks ago by swallowing poison and shooting himself in the breast with pistol. was seen on the streets of Birmingham yesterday.
 It is stated that the perfect physical condition of the lieutenant, produced by army life. won his fight against death. He is now located at the home of his mother, 1424 Eight avenue, north. No future plans of the officer have been made public, and it has not been stated where or at what time he vii return to the colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
Correct Date of West
 Dallas Farms Sale

In announcing the big Duroc-Jer- sey bred SOW and gilt sale of the West Dallas Farms at Orrville, Ala, in yesterdays Age Herald. an error was made in the day The sale will take place tomorrow (Thurs- day) at 1 o'clock. iBy notifying the farms at above address. parties vii! be met at all trains by automobiles.
 This sale is one of the largest to be held. this spring and offers foun- dation stock best suited for Ala bama and the south. as the Duroc- Jersey is both lard and meat hog. A good crowd Is expected to go to Orrville to attend the sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
TO AID
 THRIFT CAMPAIGN
Entire Personnel on Programme at L0ew's Bijou to Help in the
 Sale of Stamps


 Sergt. J. c. Whtlock of the marine corps, who has been detailed by his com manding officer to work in the War Savings Stamps campaign has ar ranged for an unique meeting to be held at Norton's corner today at 12:30 O clock when he will be assisted by the entire personnel of the members of the vaudeville troupes at Loew's Bijou thea tre. Especially interesting will be the assistance to be rendered by the Col lege Quintet.p musical organization
 Sergeant Whitlock will address the crowd assembled, as will one member of the theatrical troupe. Every member of any trope on the bill at Loews will par ticipate in the meeting and War Saw ings Stamps will be offered for sale dur ing the meeting.
 Sergeant Whitlock speaks at Corona on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
KEEP ON KNITTING
Urges Women to Com
 tinue Work for Soldiers

The. local chapter of the American Red Cross has received a call from Washngton urging the women to keep up their work of knitting during the summer as knitted garments were needed as badly as ever. especially sweaters, helmets, socks and wristlets
 From time to time the women will be called upon to change the size of the socks and after April the call will be for 64-stitch socks, directions being available at headquarters at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
Burnett Joins Army

Robert F. Burnett has enlisted in the United States army ambulance corps and will go into training at Allentown. Pa, according to information received in Birmingham yesterday>by Mrs. Burnett.
 MT. Burnett went to Washington with his father and enlisted. He stated to his family that he would go to New York with his father for few days before entering the training school at Allen- town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
.CUT|CURA HEALS|
 SKIN TROUBLE
On Shoulders, Neck and Arms.
 Very Itchy, Also Burned.

My skin was red and swollen and had pimples that ran watery corrup- ton. the parts affected being the shoulders. neck and arms. The pim- ples would dry up for while. leaving the skin red and scaly and very itchy which caused great deal of scratch ing. They also burned and caused restlessness and disagreement. This trouble lasted for about three months.
 Then fused Cuticura and two cakes U Cuticura Soap with one and one half boxes of Cusicura Ointment healed me" tSigned) Frank R. OveEby, varilla. Ky. July II, lelf.
 Having cleared your skin with Cuti- rura keep it clear by using the Soap TOT every day toilet purposes and the Ointment now and then as needed.
 SampIs Each Free by Mail. Address post card sGuticurs. Dept. H. Boston. Sold everywhere. Soap 2Sc. Ointment g and 1oe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
New Tariff Regulations

The Birmingham operating committee of railroads has called to the attention of the Birmingham Traffic association the importance of the new tariff regula- tions governing the making of less than carload shipments of freight
 Chairman Hutchens suggests the ad- visibility of shippers acquainting them selves with thess regulations Under authority of the interstate commerce commission they will become effective on April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20

together. If anyone gratis this old gov- ernment of ours during this hour of need they ought to be taken out and shot.s' he shouted.
 sfMoney is the cheapest thing in the world. Those boys are giving their lives What does money matter at this time {? We should be proud to give not only of our abundance but of our very sub stance.
 We Will have no peace with the pres ent German military power. Let us fol- low that course unto the cad. There will eventually be a peace table. Wood row Wilson will be there, but not the Kaiser"
 Crawford Johnson. state director of the National War Savings committee, was introduced by Dr. Stuart and made a very strong talk in behalf of the Thrift Stamps and Baby Bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
I INDIVIDUAL WAR BASIS

"Our nation has declared war on Ger many, but have we individually de- .clared war on Germany?' he queried Have we gotten on the individual war basis. We have not only got to do our bit but we have go to do our best to win this war" he said.
 "Profiteering and patriotism cannot go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-20
PERSONAL

Frank A. Robinson, proprietor of the Granada hotel, is seriously i'll at the South Highlands nifirmary, where he was carried few days ago. Mr Rob- inson's condition was somewhat inn proved last night.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-14
FOR ALL.

Until every nation, every nationality
now bending it, neck under the yoke,
whether of TIE sultan, the Hohenzol-
lerr or the H~apsburg, is freed and al
lowed to hold its head straight as a
free commonwealth, We can't afford to
scant the job. Heaven knows. we have
been late enough in getting into the
way, now let's see the a through to
the end until victory AS long
as we are at war, let's Sight. You can't
fight unless yca stand by all your al
lies and oppose all your enemies. Any
American citizen who now attacks any
Of the allies of America is a traitor to
America. We declared war on Ger
many after a good deal of thought
fulness. After a further period Of
thought we declared war on Austria.
We hope to heaven we don't make four
bites of the chcrrv. and that we de-
clare war on Turkey and Bulgaria at
once. In international matters that a
great self-sacriicing nation should
hardle itself exactly as we expect an
honorable mar to handle himself in
private relations. No honorable mar
should. make any pretense to injure an
other, nor should he submit to injury
by another. Never hit any n if you
can help it, but if you do v hit
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-14

truck and passenger automobile. The
practicability of the tractor has been
demonstrated. The ever-increasing
cost of horse feed, of horseflesh it.
self has shaken the farmers faith in
his faithful co-worker of generations.
He realizes that the tractor costs him
nothing, has no mouth to feed, while
not at work; that it's versatility is not
limited to blowing of fields, but that
it can be used in various ways in his
farm work at a lower cost of opera
ton and upkeep. The tractor will per-
form its tasks with speed and alacrity
for a period of time that no horse in
the world could endure and live.
Flowing, c%ultivating and harvesting
has it's seasons limited by nature and
the farmer must, to use the time
worn proverb of his own origination,
make hay while the sun Shines The
tractor enables him to increase his
output and the productiveness of his
farm at a lower cost of operation, and
at the same time in a more efficient
manner, than in former years when
the slow-plodding horse was used.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-14
SWAT THE FLY.

The first days Of summer bring
their own appeal for preparedness. In
your contemplation of the ever new
miracle of spring with its flowers, its
green fields, it's blossoms, do not over
look that eve present enemy-the fly.
Kill the one that buzzes around the
house. today-and you kill the millions
of it's descendants who will otherwise
swarm in that same home before fall.
Disease and sickness Turk beneath it's
wings. 1t carries death. So swat the
fly ~early-and if you have a Boy Scout
in your home, remind him that the
kindest act he can perform to-day is to
swat the fly he sees.
London reports that Nick Roman
off is broke. We can't see that it
makes a great deal of difference. If
he had any money, where would he
spend it?
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-06-14

36-Charles R. Painter, Leedy, Mont;
37-Frank Carl Meyers, Nashua.
Mont; ,38-Fred Tehark; Tampico,
Mont; 39-Leo R. Ellsworth, Van
dalia, Mont; 40-Jacob A. Daum,
Glasgow, Mont; 41-Charles John
Fugleberg, Baylor, Mont: 42-Emmet
Bernai Bakkum Glasgow, Mont; 43-.
Russell Wilmar Jensen, Glasgow,
Mont; 44-Andrew M. Wick, Baylor,
Mont; 45-Earl E, Phillips, Glasgow,
Mont; 46-Adolph Engstrom, Glas-
gov, Mont; 47-Benjamin "A. Hall,
Glasgow, Mont; 48-Harold Parke,
Glasgow, Mont; 49--Albert T. Bor-
ton, Glasgow. Mont; ~50-Fay' Cary,
Haxby, Mont; 51-Thomas HELEN,
Glasgow, Mont; 52-Robert A. Hawk,
Glasgow, Mont; 53-Cecil A. Harker,
Glasgow, Mont; 54-James White,
Nashua Mont; 55-Pleas Pointer,
lin, Nashua, Mont; 5?-Eugene A.
Th;evin, Coal Creek, Mont; 58-Wal-
ter H. r. Rahlp. Hinsdale, Mont; So
Elmer Matte, Hinsdale, Mont; Co.
Lloyd Bergen Ph;nney, Ophcim, Mont.