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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
MISS AUGUSTA CLARK HEADS COMMITTEE
 ON DISTRIBUTION

Mrs. Angus Taylor, city chairman Of the womans committee of the fourth Lib erty Loan campaign, yesterday appointed Miss Augusta Clark as chairman of the city distribution committee. Miss CiarK has appointed as her committee Miss Clara DeBardeleben, Miss Margaret Moore, Miss Margaret Coleman. Miss Katherine Morrow and Miss Marie Rosa mond.
 This committee win have charge of the distribution of literature, pledge cards and advertising matter of the Rainbow division of the allied armies. All of the young ladies on this committee drive their own cars and will be of great as sistance in carrying on the work of the campaign.
 In addition to distributing literature. cards and advertising matter these young ladies will act os couriers, thereby keep ing the central office in direct commit nication with the workers in the fieid-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Girls Lead Singing
 of National Anthem

A pleasing feature at the Lyr1c Thursday evening at the opening ol the second performance was the slns- ing of .The Star-Spangled Banner" by a bevy of pretty Birmingham society girls. lead by Mrs. Streeter. These young ladies under the auspices of the National Anthem association, are aid- ing in familiarizing the public wltn the words of the national airs, Amer. i. ca" and .sThe Star-Spangled Banner" Comics of the songs were passed among the audience, who standing. joined in the singing.
 The young ladies who led the sing ing were Misses Cullom, Bowie, 10 pln- son. Wiley, Latady, Lun1. Greene Locke. Ledbetter and Gage. The young ladies were chaperoned by Mrs sam uel Ledbetter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Prisoner Makes Two
 Attempts to Fire Jail

Carl Matthews, lodged in the city jail pending an investigation of his men tai condition by City Physician II. C- Crelly, made two attempts to fire the jail by setting his bunk mattress on fire The second attempt resulted in tha loss Of four or five mattresses. The blaze caused quite a lot of excitement, it being necessary to use the water hose in extinguishing the flames. The prisoner was afterwards placed in uuda cell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. August 29.-(SpeciaL)
 Today's market has been relatively Quieter with the undertone rather weaker and substantial profit taking before the holiday and the bureau re-
 port private crop estimates of condi-
 tion continue to show very low con- dition; in fact so low as to foreshadow another crop disaster the fourth in succession. A large number of our leading merchants who were bullish last year are now stating that they consider present prices discount this short crop before it has been moved to market: they point out that the short interest has been entirely eliminated: that the hedge selling must increase: at the same time admitting that the spinners have not bought and that there is much less bull speculation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
TEMPLE EMANUEL Dr. Newfield Will Conduct Services Tonight at 8 O'Clock

Rabbi Morris Newfield will conduct the regular Sabbath eve services at the Temple Emanu-El tonight at o'clock and all members of the congregation are invited to be present.
 For the past three months pr. New field has been engaged in welfare work at Camp Mcclellan. His work not only among the members of the Jewish faith, but among the soldier boys in general has been the subject cf much favorable comment. He will con- tinue his work at the camp but will return to the city once a week to att tend to his duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
The Open Road to Better BusinessAge-erald Want Ads
HELP wANTED-MAIE

HELP WANTED-MALE WANTED Expert male stenographer over 25 for position as secretary to president of large manr- featuring corporation; must be in deferred classi- fication, of good address and be able to furnish high est references. Excellent salary and splendid oppor- tunity. Address G-99, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Grain Inspector

One of the rooms of the second floor of the Chamber of commerce building is being fitted up for the use of M. J. Kendrick. recently appointed federal grain inspector for Birmingham.
 The equipment for the office has been ordered and Is on the way here, and MT Kendrick expects to be ready for bustness In ! lew das5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yes- ter6ay:
 N. Nicely Flemming of Pine Top to Miss Jessamine Roberts Booth.
 w. c. Cary of Avondale to Mrs. Dixie Watson.
 colombus L. Masters of Bessemer to Miss Alma Lanier.
 George D. Fulmer of Portsmouth. Va. to Miss Lula E. Wilcox.
 N. R. Campbell to Miss Adella L Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
BIGGEST DAYS
 EXPENDITURES IN
 NATIONS HISTORY

Washington, August 2S.-The gov-. ernment today paid out $156. .000, 900 for ordinary war expenses. making the largest single days expenditures for these purposes in the nations history. This was in addition to dis bursting s2o,00o.oO0 on foreign loans. and number Of minor expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Civitan Club

Regular luncheon of the Civitan club will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Southern club. A brief but highly interesting programme has been arranged by the secretary and every member is urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
HELP wANTED-FEMALE

WANTED Intelligent, educated coored woman to learn marking and assort- ins. Apply in person. E. & W. fac tory, 515 s. 18th st. w WANTED-Experienc hand ironers to learn the finishing of dry cleaned gar ments Apply in person at E. & w.. factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
Bnnn fn Attend Meeting

Secretary Treasurer o. l. Bum Of the Birmingham Traffic bureau, will attend a meeting of the interstate commerce commission in Atlanta on September IT, at which freight rates on southern railroads will be consld- ared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
BIIsINEss REPRESENTATIVES.

SSSNTSS~-c~~-S-~-~~~O~-~- UP-TO-DATE restaurant for sale; en- tire equipment. including bakery, old estahlifhed cafeteria; a good chance for an experienced restauranteur; best To- cation in Birmingham; price extremely low; see me at once as proposition will be closed soon. H. C.. Goodman, 202i 3d ave. Telephone Main 3SS9.
 FOR SALE-On account or being subject to draft and expecting to be called soon will sell real estate and insurance bus mess in Florence. For further informa- tion address Florence Real Estate and Insurance Co, Box 237, Florence, Ala. WAR PROFITS IN OIL-Strong, capable manager, producing, noney-making Kansas company; sure profits, proven property; small issue offered; additional drilling. Write quick full information. Neosho Oil Co, lola, Kan
 FOR SALE-Perkins shingle mill; engine, boiler and all equipment complete; ex cellent condition; located in fine timber. Address 1920, American Trust Bldg, Birmingham, or call Main 713S.
 FOR SALE Best established cash meat market in best retail section. Apply K. H. Egleston, 321 Chamber of Commerce FOR SALE OR IEASE--Small, up-to- date printing office; terms easy. J. H. Garrison, 2oo51a Ave. r. Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-An active. energetic man, not subject to draft, for position of chief clerk at a mine office employing be- tween 300 and 400 men. Good opening for a man of some initiative, who has had experience in this line and is not afraid of work; salary $50, with op- portunity for further advancement No attention to applications not accom- nnied by references and full particu- lars of previous experience. Write Coal Company. P. Q. Box 3s2, Tusca- loosa. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

z CLASS machinists and tool-makers not now engaged in essential war work can find such work at best of wages. Write or wire American Machine and Manufacturing Co.,, 872 N. Ashby St., Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
BOARD WANTED

WANTED-Furnished room and board for two business ladies, Ensley High lands preferred; must be convenient to car line. Call Ensley 655-L3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS WANTED |AGENTS-ln every town, sell fig groves, soc week per acre; good money; ad- vanced to district or state manager in 90 days. See Mir. Goodman, Hotel Superior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

LOVEMAN, JOS EPH & LOEB want the services of two young men about IF years old to start in as stock boys with permanent position and chance for ad- vancement to right boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
AUCTION SALES

AUCTION SALES AUCTION! AUCTION! Five Passenger, 1918 model Allen car, goes under the hammer for what it will bring; sale Saturday morning, August 31, 10:3O a. m., 2ol7 3d ave; no limit; no reserve bid; must sell. H. c. Goodman, auc- tioneer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

foreman, who under stands all branches of construction of macadam roads; miles of road to build and steady work; no one except thor oughly competent. industrious and so- Der man wanted. Address, with ref erences, c. M. Sherrod, judge of pro bate, Moulton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Compete and reliable steel 2 checker. One familiar with blue prints
 preferred. Address K-99, care Age
 Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

LOVEMAN, JOSEF H & LOEB want young man for the gents furnishing department to work on Saturdays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

POSITION AS MANAGER, ASSIST ANT MANAGER OR ACCOUNTANT BY CAPABLE, ACTIVE, ENERGETIC z MAN OF MIDDLE AGE, EXPERT ENCED IN LARGE OPERATIONS IN BOTH MANUFACTURE AND CON STRUCTION; HAVE PROMOTED AND MANAGED SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SOUTHERN ENTER PRISES; SATISFACTORY REFER ENCE AND BOND IF NECESSARY ALL PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS STRICTLY FIRST GLASS. ADDRESS N-s9, CARE AGE.HERALD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE

 WANTED-Six stout colored men, city work, $4 per day; one cooper for re- pairing barrels; one white man guard; i; one colored blacksmith helper; coll ored waitresses; white and colored la borers; table boys, over 16; white wom- an, linen room hotel; white girl for light housework; coal miners, loaders and machine runners; one cook, s per week; locomotive painter; other openings. Ap- ply Birmingham Employment Co.,, l5 LyonTerry Bldg, 210315 3d ave. WHITE driver for Ford truck; fireman for stationary engine; male stenogra- pher: boys for soda fountain; miners; leaders; pick work. soc to 95c per ton; salesmen; collectors; two walters; short order woman cook; elevator boy, $10 per week; porter furniture store. Other posi- tions. Home Employment Office, 1S01h 2d ave.
 WHEN in need of help of any kind give us a trial we furnish you help abso- lutely free. Birmingham Employment Co.,, 21031b Sd ave, Main 7OV7.
 SETH ATJONS WANTEn- VALE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Colored truck driver, delivery work; colored blacksmith helper; ex periencad plumber; one first-class ma. chinist, the above all city work; six col. ored walters, SIS week, room and board; colored day laborers, sewer pipe ana brick work, send out at once; colored day laborers, government work, $3So day, free fare; coal leaders and general miners, government takes output of the mines; ether openings. Employment Office, 30S North 18th st. (Near Terminai Statiou1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

UPSTAIRS rooms for rent, light. water and phone furnished, on 30th st., S., between Ayes. G and H. Phone Main S614-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

BARBER wanted, s22 guaranteed. Phone
 437, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Just five minutes to show you tho splendid suits am selling at one-fourth off. Marc Linx. 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

FOR SALE-All suits at one-fourth off. These suits are heavy enough for fall and winter and great values. Marc Link, 1911 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

13 volumes of Chadman's Encyclopeds . l of Law. very new, for sale at s1 apiece. | Phone Main T797.
 FOR SALE-All my three-piece suits at 1 cne-fourth off. Marc Link. 1911 1st
 | Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

FOR RENTS unfurnished rooms fol light housekeeping; lights, water ant phone Apply 1117 Cullom st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED1By local wholesale house, an experienced stock clerk; young man preferred. Good salary. 1216 Jen. Eo Blk Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

FOR SALE-140 acres Of farm land, just 21k miles south of Clanton, in Chiffon county; 110 acres of this in cultivation: two good houses. This best land in the county; easy terms. Will take automobile in part pay ment- Chiffon Lumber Co, Clanton, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

DRAFTSMAN wanted at once; good op- pcrtunity for the right man. Apply ,Bir-
 mingham Steel Corporation. 1702 Ameri-
 can Trust bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-1wo invoice clerks for large manufacturing concern; must write leg ible hand and be good in figures. 1216 Jefferson Co, Blk Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-A chemist familiar with blast furnace operations, analysing pig iron, coke, coal and ore. Give references, ex- perience and salary wanted. Alexander Tison, Talladega Furnace. Talladegl, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WE pay the highest prices for sacks and sell cheaper than anyore. Birmingham Bag Co. SS0. N. 18th st. Main 6lzz Bir- mingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

first-class rnoider man; and one first-class all around machine man; pay 5 cents per hour for nine hours; time and one-half for overtime. Mobile Sash & Door Co, Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

w B buy second hand clothes and pay more. 22O6 2d ave. Phone 7O47.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

FOR RENT-Three rooms, furnished or
 unfurnshed; very reasonable. Call Main
 9338 lSt&t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Just 5 minutes to show you the suits (heavy enough for fall and winter) I am selling at one-fourth off. Wonderful values. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Bright and industrious boy about 18 years of age, for general office work; opportunity for advancement; prefer boy living in Ensiey district The Barrett Co.,, Fairfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Five young men to learn the shoe business; must live at home with parents and have good recommends tions. Apply to Guarantee Shoe Co. 1905 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-5c0 teachers for emergency openings throughout southern states (principalships. grades, high school, col lege work); free enrolment. Fosters Teachers Agency, Atlanta, Ga, Jack sonville, Fla
 WANTED-Two teachers for county high school; good salaries. Call Main 6157 or apply in person. 1903 9th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
GOOD POSITIONS
 FOR

CAPABLE MEN, Can you qualify for one of our good open ings? See us. Local corporations and business men indorse our system. COMMERCIAL POSITIONS ONLY.
 INTER CO, 1216 Jefferson Co Blk. Bldg. Main 1856.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

TWO adjoining unfurnished rooms in cottage; private; hall in center of building; bath adjoining; on 1fth ave, S; good location; to parties without children; rent SIS. Call Main 16S0- w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT

Wanted immediately to take charge Of office for large Birmingham corpora ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Collecto young man about $ N or IS years of age: must be hustler:
 good chance for promotion. Address
 W-s9, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-2QO0 feet Finch water pipe, second-hand. in good condition. Ad dress ". |. Castor. Box 12a Phone Besse.uer 211.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

FOR RENT-Nice, airy, steam-heated room in priva te home; couple or busi- ness lady near Five Points. Call Main 9S26 for particulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WHEN in need of domestic help call Birmingham Employment Co.,, 15 Lyon- Terry Bldg. Phone Main TOOL Free Service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

CHEMIST, with experience in iron and steel work, wanted by large corpora tion. Excellent opportuni- ty for young man who values good future more than immediate salary. Ad- dress H-99, care Age-lIer- aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
CAPITOL PARK INN FAciNG {, 4.S

FOR RENT-Four large unfurnished rooms one nicely furnished bedroom. suitable for gentleman; in good repair. Call Main 644-J. Address 1909 Ave. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

NICELY furnished room With good board; house newly screened through out o0OS 9th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-First-class slack barrel coop CTS, essential war work. $ to $6 per day, 8 hours; tools furnished. Apply in per son ready for work American Tar Products Co. woodward. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

N yANTED-ro buy a Hofrman press machine; must be in good condition.
 Call at 40 18th st.. N. or phone Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Three or four unfurnished
 rooms, convenient for housekeeping; Fairfield preferred. Address E-99, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

BOAkDERS WANTED " iAAoS Service. All you can eat for a quarter. 4 try will
 convince you. Whites, 1917 4th ave- near city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED-Room with board, if possible, by clean, respectable young man, m private family; must be near outbound
 Boyles car line. Address B-s9, Age
 Hara Id
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30
WANTED-TEACHERS

o~oN(~~~~-~%-~0 %-~0~~-~-~-~~~~~~~~~o~ TEACHERS, TEACHERS and more teachers, for best schools and col leges very much larger salaries than ever before. We secure superior posi- tions in short time. Write 1131 Hea- Icy bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WANTED--Position as mine foreman, i, first-class certificate; 25 years expe- rience; not subject to draft; at present employed best of reason for desiring a change. S-99. Age-Herald.
 PRIVATE, secretary-stenograph office assistant, F years experience. desires position; exempt; best references: sal ary $50. Address D-99, care Age Herald. YOUNG man, IT, desires position as file clerk or general office work; two years experience; good references. Address G-99, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-30

WILL exchange $5500 equity in South side, 2-story, beautiful home for truck farm, bungalow or make terms to buy er Address J-99, care Age-Herald. WILL pay q an acre cash for any land in Alabama Write I-26, care Age-Her- ald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-16
BENTON CITY

The Rev. Hogan, of Laddonia, Bap-
tist minister, filled the pulpit Sun
day morning and evening.
Elwood Douglass and Glen Williams
are two of the graduates at Mcmillan
High School Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0tha Dudley are home
from St. Louis after a weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Waddington.
Ed and Dan Hildebrand shipped a
load of cattle to St. Louis Monday
night.
jackson Balm was buried in the Lib
erty cemetery Sunday. The funeral
sermon was conducted by the Rev.
Herndon of Centralia. All the chill
dren were present except Mrs. Oscar
Clark of Colorado.
MSS Maggie Hoffers is visiting in
Kansas City.
Miss Anna Johnson is visiting in
Columbia.
Mrs. Will Reeds returned to Co.
lumbia after few days visit with
friends here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-16
SANTA FE.

Nelson Bolts returned to his home
in Perry Tuesday, after a few days
visit with his cousin, Ruth Smith.
Mrs. James Camplin spent Tues
day and Tuesday night with her
daughter, Mrs. Anna Heller, Of Moli
no.
Fred B. Peak and Miss Gertrude
Davis motored to Perry Tuesday af-
ternoon.
C. C. Lucas and wife were Mexico
visitors Wednesday.
DR.. E. Med. Bridgeford visited his
mother in Macon Wednesday and
Wednesday night.
Miss Florence Yowell returned home
from Chillicothe Wednesday, where
she attended the annual reunion ban
quet at the Chillicothe Business Col
lege.
Miss Ida Yowell is visiting friends
in Mexico.
j. N. Bishop transacted business in
Paris Thursday.
mss Edna Shcarman spent the
week end with her sister, Miss Matte
Bess, Of Macon.
DR.. Harry Gullctt and wife of st.
Louis have motored to our town. We
welcome them and wish them success.
DIR. E. Med. Bridgeford was on the
sick list the latter part of the week.
Mesdames Leander Heckart. r. l..
Purvis and R. A. Hanger, Misses Ger
trude Davis, Lulu Heckart and Vio-
lette Davis, and Fred B. Peak, Arch
Holman and Wallace Bishop attended
'The Beast of Berlin" at Paris Satur-
day night.
The Rev. Sears filled his regular
appointment at the Christian Chlrch
Sunday morning and evening.
James Peak fell Monday morning
and dislocated his shoulder; DR.. W. F.
Bolts and DR.. H. Gullett attended,
Mrs. Mary Lockwood returned to
her home in New London Monday, af-
ter weeks visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Joe H. Wilson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-16
CANT.
Stin having plenty of rain.


Joe Berry delivered hogs at Mex
leo to Fred Roberts, 40 head, at lie
per lb, last Thursday.
We are glad to hear Mrs. Betty
Younger of near Hickory Grove, is
some better.
DR.. Gullett and wife of St. Louis
were visitors of DR.. Fulkerson and
family the latter part of last week and
they all motored over TO Stephens
Store and Millersburg in DR.. Fulker-
sons new Allen car.
Tom Cleeton and family spent Sun
day with Robert Shocks family.
Mrs. John Nevens sold Mrs. Frank
Edwards good rag carpet at SOC a
yard. Mr5. Nevens can't be beat when
it comes to weaving good rag carpets
or rugs.
Planting corn is the rush now, all
farmers are working early and late.
Mrs. Hattie Cox is suffering from
an ear affection; the cause is not
known.
Uncle Willie Shock, Of Centralia, Is
very low with pneumonia.
Parker Denham is going to motor
to st. Louis in his Overland car, tax.
ing with him Mrs. James Denham and
little Martha Elizabeth, who have
been here on three weeks visit with
relatives. Miss Effie Denham, of Ok
lohoma will accompany them on this
trip, the latter making a summer visit
with her uncle Parker.
Mrs. jeff Jerman has had bad
hand, which she cut on a fruit jar
while trying to open some fruit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-16
PATKIOTIC BREAD.

Ee-s Il = rezl pzsrigE5e reee.p1- Il
s=ea trpsz o. P. Benzet, . merchant
q EageWsy, No. II iE flied with
zezt
-Ad5 70 ore and one-hzH cups Of
s0ur HiIk an equal amount Of wiling
saerifiee- Then add one spoonful soda
and Ike amount Of Patriotism. Add
one egg with liberal portion Of 10y
atty, : spoonfVl Of shortening mixed
with an earnest desire 70 do your
whole duty. Stir with . spoon Of
righteous indignation. Season with
salt and an earnest prayer for The
boys in the trenches. Add equal parts
Of meal and q strong resolve TO IicI
the Kaiser. Bake in an oven as hoi
as We and our allies are going to max.
1 for the Hun, and serve with the as
suranee that right will prevail"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-05-16
PREDICTS GOOD YEAR

According to President 2. T. Edge,
fifty girls have already registered at
Hardin College, an unusual number
for the time Of the year President
Edge expects at least twenty-five
more by the first Of June, and says
the indications are that the school
next year viii be filled, with a wait
ing list established for those girls
who cannot get in.
President Edge has had Inquiries
concerning the Conservatory Of Music
from distant states, where Professor
Manchester has been heard Of.