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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
TESTIMONIAL OF. WORK

The following cablegram, under date of May II, was sent by Thomas Nelson Page, United States ambassador to Italy, to the state department in which he testifies not only to the work done by the American Red Cross in Italy, but to the spirit in which it had been done:
 The American people are entitled to know the results of my observation of the work of American Red Cross in Italy.
 l have watched their work during the past year with keen interest and havo been delighted with it. The Red Cross has brought practical aid to the armies, to the refugees, to the children and to the suffering soldiers families in Italy; but above all things else, has been the spirit n which the work has been done
 The money spent and the supplies dis tributed have been useful beyond esti- mate. but the spirit in which the Red Cross Las done the work has seemed 10 me an Interpretation to Italy of Ameri- ca as she really is. I believe the work Of greatest importance both in the pres- ent and future in drawing our two peo- pies closely together
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

Irving Fahrlaender, soldier who was taken seriously ill on the train en route east, and who was taken to St. Vim cents hospital, where he underwent an operation for appendicitis, is reported to De resting as well as could be expected.
 The soldier was stricken before reach Ing Birmingham and a message was sent to Red Cross headquarters notifying them that an operation would be abso- lutely necessary. The message came to the central workrooms of the Birming- ham chapter of the Red Cross, and Mrs. John London. chairman of the women's s work and Mrs. McLester immediately called Shaw's ambulance, which met the train and carried the sick man to the hospital. When the women of the Red Cross asked what the Dill was MT. Shaw rep jed there were no charges.
 MT. Fahrlaender is just 1s years of age and has no relatives. The division to which he belonged could not be ascer- tained.
 While he is not permitted to have guests at present a number of Birming- ham women have caIIed and sent flow CTS and other things to help comfort him during his illness until he is allowed to have visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
TROUBLE BEGAN ON
 H|SRETURN, HESAYS
Business Man Seized With Grippe After Trip West.
 Condition Serious

T know from my own experience that Tanlac deserves all the praise people are giving it, said l.. A. Gupton, a well known business man living at 135 Seventh avenue, north, Nashville, Tenn.
 After returning from a trip west with my wife I had a bad siege of grippe, which left me in the worst fix l ever was in. I lost about 9 pounds and got so weak that 1 could hardly go about. My stomach would not retain the food 1 ate and I went steadily down hill. l had always been healthy and stout, and this weakened condition was mighty se- rious with me.
 This Tanlac has certainly restored my health. l began taking it on the ad- vice of friends who knew my condition and I started gaining back my weight right away. I now feel as good and strong as I ever felt in my life. and ev- cry sign of the grippe is gone. I'm building up every day and getting stronger and heavier. It is nothing but right that I should recommend Tanlac for it has put me in splendid condi- tion.
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug Co-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

scenes when she displayed some wonder fully fetching summer costumes
 Miss Lena Baer as Maria played the part of q middle-aged woman; rather difficult task. since Miss Baer is young high school girl She showed a fine conception of her part, but was unable to disguise her pretty girl ishness altogether as brown curls and laughing eyes will tell tales of sweet 16.
 Mir. G. c. Kulin. who was cast to play the part of Pedro" was "ca Fed to the colors," and left on Sunday for his home in Pennsylvania to say fare well to his relatives before leaving with the Bessemer men on the 18th. His place was filled by MT Duncan, who with only three, days in which to learn a heavy part-that of the villain showed considerable talent and ex- perience as an actor.
 MT Clyde Crane as pr Gilbert Hall" war good as the lover but even better as the doctor. His manner was grace full and his voice clear.
 Mir. Herbert William played two parts, that of the New York banker, Glenn" and that of. Garcia the doc- tor, on the island. As the banker, MT. Williams "died'' very artistically in the first act As the doctor down in the tropics, he was exceedingly dis tinguished- looking and played we'll.
 MT. Fred Cobern of Birmingham. who had played the part of Gregory" on three other occasions. answered an emergency call from Johns and played his part in finished style, much to the qualification of all.
 MT. Burr Cobern, as Ebenezer, was the comedian, and was a hit from the first. His role was that of privi- legged burlesque negro butler, and so we'll did he represent negro that go- ing to Bessemer after the play with out changing his makeup, he had an unique experience. The manager of one of the cafes was contemplating showing him the door" until his ident- ity was revealed. Seven little boys took the pickininny parts and added much to the amusement.
 The play will be repeated in a few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
RAIL FACILITIES OF
 SHEFFIELD WILL BE
 UNDER ONE HEAD
Southern Will Take Over All Work and l.. & N. Will Have Charge in
 Florence

Sheffield, May 2S.-(speciaLl-In accord ance with orders issued by the railroad administration the operation of yards and the handling of freight by all railroads entering Sheffield will be consolidated, and henceforth will be under the direc- tion of the Southern railway. and simi- lar arrangements will be put into effect in Florence, where they will be under the direction of the Louisville and Nashville road. Superintendent J. R. Wheeler of the Louisville and Nashville and Super intendent F. P. Pelter of the Southern reached here yesterday and are engaged in settling the details of the new ar engagements.
 Under the new arrangements the South ern will take over all the Louisville and Nashville trackage in Sheffield and the freight depot, while the Louisville and Nashville will assume control over all railway facilities in Florence. Locally it is believed that drastic steps will be taken to relieve existing congestion in the local yards, which has been a source of aggravated inconvenience for some time, and in view of these conditions it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
LETTER OF INTERPRETATION

MAY 20, IS1o. Miss Ethel Gillen, care the Age-Heraid, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Miss Gillen; I want to take this opportunity of expressing to you the thanks of the Red Cross committee and also my personal thanks for the splendid way in which you have handled the pub hcity of the Red Cross campaign. Your cooperation has been so willing and your work has been so splendid that we could not have made the wonderful success of the drive that We have made without you. Yours very truly,
 Nj. W. BUSH,
 Chairman Executive Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
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 a Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
L & N. BOYS HONOR FLAG

The excellent drive of the Louis- vile and Nashville unit for Red Cross funds deserves mention as an excep- tional response to patriotism.
 The employees of this railway com pany went over the top" with 100 per cent in the first days drive.
 The Birmingham terminal. explained by S. A. N1i1lican. yard master. at Eighteenth street, made a creditable showing of S247o5. The Boyles ter minal responded with s592.75, explained by Z B. Edwards at that point.
 Both were ably assisted by John Mathews of Boyles, and each individual employe must be credited for raising a grand total of $SS9,S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Sehaefer Draws Can

New York. May 2s.-The Cleveland American league club announced tonight the unconditional release of Herman Schaefer, coach and utility infielder ous big league clubs for the greater part oucs big league clubs for the greater part of the last IS years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Shop In the Mornings

Madam, there is every reason in the world why you should shop morn sings as well as in the afternoons.
 There is every reason why you should give preference to morning shopping. Then crowds are less in the stores.
 Then salespeople have more-time, consequently give you better atten- tion.
 Then you are more certain to get your pur- chases the same day.
 And, after a while, when business is equal ly divided between n afternoon and morning, things won't cost so much, because as store keepers now say, con- gested shopping in the afternoon requires them to have more sales people and more space and a bigger delivery department than if the business was evenly di- < vided throughout the Esday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

50 you see, m the long run it's going to be to your advantage in dol lars and cents.
 A n o t h CT point we want to emphasize is the fact that when you do your shopping, in the morning you will not have to come back home in crowded cars as you do at 600 o'clock.
 And still a n o th e r point and a better req son, is that you won't be depriving some hard working person of a seat, as you must neces- sarily do when you come home in the 600 o'clock rush.
 In this day when the whole world is locked in Ia death battle, people are more considerate. People are practising the Christian spirit of consideration for each o t h CT, and, just as chirty begins at home, so you sh 0 win g con- Isideration for the fellow workers of your home town, go home before six.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

days for the benefit of the Red cross fund. Mir. Aaron Baer, who is the most promising High school orator in the state. will take the part left vacant bv the departure of Mir. Fike-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

At the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. Z Leatherwood, in this city. Miss Willie Mae Leatherwood and Herbert Hamilton of Jasper were united in marriage, the ceremony taking place at noon Monday, with the Rev 1B. U. Mitchell officiating. Following the cere- mony the bride and groom left on an eastern trip, after which they will re- turn to Jasper and make their home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
Iax-Ens With Pensin

A Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Just try one soc bottle for Indigestion or Constipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

Editor NJ S. Hansbrough. publisher of the Tri-Cities Daily, of this city, has been the recipient of much praise ana warm congratulation this week It was on May 27, 1907, Il years ago that the first issue of the Tri-Cities Daily ap- neared. At that time it made a modest bow. being set entirely by hand and printed on a small and SOW press. How ever it has grown and today ranks as one of the best daily papers published in the state.
 Determined to keep abreast of the progress in the Tri-Cities district, MT. Hansbrough has recently added much new and modern equipment, and Tn adol- tiop has secured the full leased wire service of the Associated Press, and as a result is publishing a clean and mod ern daily newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
RED CROSS PLAY

The play, "A Woman's Honor" was presented at Johns on last Wednesday evening, the proceeds swelling the amount raised by the woman's commit tee for the second Red Cross drive
 The decorations were in keeping with the occasion and were effective and in spring. Red Cross curtails were used for the stage, and the ushers, Misses Ellen Johnson, Rosa Brill and Maudia Howton, wore the Red Cross costumes having the honor of being the first to wear this costume in Johns.
 The incidental music was furnished by Misses Archibald and Rosa Brill, the audience at times joining in the patri- otic singing.
 The plot of the play was one of in- tense interest, involving the eternal tri- angle, with very wholesome and happy ending. The first act was laid in New York in the winter season, and the oth- CT three acts on the Island of Santa Cruz, in the tropics The transition from winter scenes and midwinter costumes to tropical outdoor scenes and summer eostI1rneS xva wary al fro ctiya
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
DIRECTION OF MRS. PERSONS

The--play was under the direction of Mrs A. A. Persons, chairman of the Johns Red Cross auxiliary and head of the high school department of the Johns school. The cast of characters was well chosen and consisted of local talent. MT. J. H. Fike, the leading man. who played the role of Gen. Mark Lester has been called to the colors,' and leaves with the Bessemer contingent on the 18th inst. The rendition of his part was excellent, and his manner and voice had all the qualities of an ardent lover and devoted husband. As a sick man, being slowly poisoned, his work was highly artistic.
 Miss Annie Brill as Olive, the wife of Gen. Mark Lester, and the beloved of Dr. Gilbert Hall, had an exceedingly difficult part, but she handled 1t in a finished style, reading her lines so smoothly and clearly and with such dig nity of expression as to delight, the audi ence. A handsome young woman at all times she was on this occasion unusually so, and the four stunning costumes she wore enhanced her loveliness.
 Miss Helen Mohns, Birmingham young woman, who is teaching at Johns had a very captivating role as Sallie. In a most amusing manner she bossed Gregory, when he was her lover, and aft erwards when he was her husband. Miss Mohns is ever vivacious and her beauti- ful brown eyes dance with mischief and laughter Pretty in all four acts, she was probably at her best in the tropical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29

is probable that a representative or the frailroad administration will soon take charge of the railroad operations here
 No official announcement as to any contemplated changes in the personnel of the local operating forces of the two roads has been made, but it is ind- mated that there will be number of changes put into effect
 The Southern railway system has awarded contract to the Consolidated. En- gineering company for the erection of new railroad Y. M c. A. building, which will be located at Loyall station. in West Sheffield. The new building will cost between ss0,OOO and s75.ooo and will compare with the best of the kind along the Southern lines.
 The location of the railroad Y M. 2. A. building here will greatly simplify the problem of the Southern road holding its labor. There will be two main buildings, one for the white men and one for the colored and when completed Will ac- connmodate 1855 men each. The contrac- tors will rush the structure to comple- ton and an experienced Y. M. c. A. secretary will be placed in charge.
 There were any number of dry and parched throats in the tri-cities Of SheI- field, Florence and Tuscumbia, Sunday and Monday, when not even a glass ol water couE De Secureu at diS oA my drug store fountains or at fountains oi the various restaurants. The reason these places were as dry as Sahara was that they had failed to comply with reg uIations governing the operations Of tood establishments. and were consequently closed by the United States health au- thorities.
 Pending the installation of certain san itary features, which the public health service commission deems necessary Tor the safeguard and welfare of the peo- pie, none of the places will be permitted to reopen. However, all places affected are making haste to comply with the orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-29
RED CROSS PATIENT

M- w. BUSH, Chairman Executive Committee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30
nAlLy AVERAGE PAID
ANCuST CIRCULATION.
41,635
THE YANKs AT HOME.

NVERY report Of American offensive on the westerr
front has told how thoroughly our fighting Yanks
have done their work Every objective taken and with
clock like precision, the communiques tell u.s. and every
American must glow with pride at the prowes and de-
termination OF our fighting Those reports give the
most timid confidence that those khak-cad egions will
rot fail that their addition to gallant allies fore
casts the doom Of the Hun dream Of conquest and oppres
sion All that confidence is warranted We are sending
our best and with the best OF equipment carry on our
fight They will not ailtere is no chance Of -unless
We who remain a, home are derelict in our duty
And this Is fighting time for all OF us for the broth
ers fathers sisters and mothers Of those Yanks overseas
for every American worthy Of the This is nation
~ war. and not merely army and navy The civilian
should not forget that forget that he is under the
ssnt moral duty to give ungrudgingy Of himself and his
substance for victory Those hwho fight in trenches and
shell-torn fields have stood feir several tests superby
They will not alter in others yet come Now the civilian
population is confronted with the greatest strain yet i'm
posed upon us-a s6OOO0oOOOo Liberty loan
The lesser loans Of the past the drives for war funds
for relief Of sufferers in France and Belgium, and all
the rest that has been asked Of us has been given There
fore 1t is improbable that we shalt fail in this larger de-
mand But to succeed il Is essential that all do their part
This load Is too large be borne by the wealthy few
although those must invest heavily All the $50 and 500
subscriptions possible will be needed in addition to the
larger sums. Every family md every wage Garner in
every family should be represented on the list and to the
limit OF what they can spare or save
For those at home there is no chance Of equaing or
approaching the sacrifice of those abroad who give their
all so goriousy for the cause but we cap at least do
thoroughy the tasks set for hands This is sno time
" shun sacrifice, or leave part to the other fellow
Al most, the sacrifices shall make are tring com
pared with those Of who give life and limb sight
end hearing for the welfare o. humanity but failure to
accept such sacrifice; as share is to prove un-
worthy and also to make all those other sacrifices futile
sor unless the nation backs the Army that army cannot
sscceed and the blood Of the nations son, will be on the
lsads Of the saekers at home
Many cannot go to the battle lines some are unfit
Ind others are needed more at home But all have their
chance to prove themselves patriots and fit to live in such
I home. The man who will not give or lend his money
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

voH HElrIIHo.

Y JON HERTLrNC would bera,e us !;
" he says, yith sigh Of pain, "Our
enemies aii hate % with hatred
that's insane OF course we ossht to
love them. the Germans, rank and file,
and Bill. who reisns above them, with
eagles on his tile. And IN the past ws
thought them an honest, kindly race !;
until they showed, dod rot them, ouf
views were out Of piacs. And even
when they slaughtered like butchess run
amuck. tiIl France and Belgium toltered
beneath foul blows they struck, we ssid,
III Is their princes who make Of var !
fright; the rulers alI ere quisces, but
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

President Wilson's Liberty loan speech in New York
Friday night gives further evidence of his determination
that this war must not end in any patched up peace He
also voiced an important fact when he said that this
the peoples war. and one which must bring results Of i'm
portanee to the peoples OF many lands And Is because
IS the peoples war that there is such determination that
must end only with victory The people don't want to
have to fight il over again
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

II is possibly true that this Spanish influenza must
run its course and that the civilian population may suffer
from il extensively, as it already has in New England
But you can improve your chances Of dodgng by get
ting an abundance Of fresh air and exercise and
eating The man who takes Of himself always ha, the
better chance in epidemic
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

Rumors come from Washington that the presidents
prompt and curt refusal Of the Austrian peace eeer was
to check the possibility Of fostering peace sentiment by
certain large financial interests which know nationality
Whether that the object not the reply certainly
succeeded In stopping everything but the New York Times
and that backed up gracefully and rapidly as possible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

70 support Of his nscn has no proper place in that ma
tion He should bs man without country pariah an
outeast sunned BY decent citisens md osraesed by
society Prove your A,nercanism now BY subscribing
the limit for this oan and set that limit high The Yank
at home must back up the Yanks abroad, that they may
return with honorable vicoofy won
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

Detectives interest the British but little the main
point being to kill Huns, And that isn't bad plan for
the conduct Of the Killing them all would end the
war, IL there is other way, and like the fairy story
that would be rather happy ending
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

There Is rice shortage in South Carolina which is
OF less consequence than rice shortage the orient would
be- When we stop to think Of the teeming millions to
whom rice the staff of life, appreciate again how
fortunate is to be born an American
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30
YOURS FOR THE LOAN.

Your money for the loan win aid
In putting william In the shade:
Your boosting for the loan may make
Some tightwad sport invest his stake:
Your saving for the loan win show
Another how TO hoard his dough;
Your labor for tho loan Ia work
No patriot can rightly shirk.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

Bulgaria is apparently anxious to quit and can on
terms Of unconditional surrender And that same rule
applies to the other members Of the quadrupIe alliance
1t the only way those criminal countries avoid
worse fate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

The vote on suffrage in the senate has frequent de-
lays but If it will cheer the suffs any may be said at
the ballot won't important them when they get
il as it does while they fighting for il
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

The war department needs 1000 clerks with knowledge
of ypewrtng, which probably wouldn't admit reporter
who uses the celebrated o-fnger system
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

1t is also apparent that Won Hertling will nct win the
war although he may be given credit for trying we'll
as lying
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

There is some talk that the government will fix
war wages in many lines but recalling what the government
did for the railroad men, that shouldn't pertub greatly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-09-30

The gas line project is assured, we note by the
headlines but there isn't the assurance as to the
gas pressure.