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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

The men in the camps throughout Ala. bama and all parts of the United Stiees will be demobilized and returned to their homes soon and the women of the canteenss will see to it that the men are given Jae little comforts that Uncle Sam fails to provide.
 At all of the stations where men will be transferring and ports of debarS- alton the men win be met with fruits, candy, smokes and a word of cheer by the women
 Following is list of the mum ber of men who have been served in the canteens of Alabama during tn past SIX months:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
SEVEN LOSE LIVES
 AS RESULT STORM

Honolulu. T. H., December 7.-The steamer Bento Jaurez. bound from San Francisco 10 Manila. foundefed with the loss of seven lives in the gale which swept the islands Tuesday. The wreck is 40 miles northeast of Molokai channel All living members of the crew reached the island of Lana. Wednesday night according to mes sage from Chief Mate R. H. Anderson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
CHIrRCH NOTICES

First Presbyterian church, the Rev. c. B. Tomb pastor; morning subject And They Say;'~ evening, 'Ye Are the Salt of the Earth & L
 First Christian church. the Rev. Theo Lennox, pastor. Morning topic. Israel s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
venue, north.

' PIANO BARGAINS
 We have received { carload of new pianos and have decided to sell some of them at bargains; new pianos for $250; player-pianosS for s45o; good, used pianos. $50; good, used organs, < $40; worlds best phonographs, $50 value for s110 as long as stock lasts; new-Emerson records, for sl; all of latest Columbia records and graf onolas; small machines for SIS; latest music rolls for player pianos; come and see what you cah save before you buy elsewhere. F. D. Forbes & Sons 1922 2d ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
". A. YONHAN

An interesting programme will be given Thursday evening at o'clock at the Plunket Memorial church under the auspices of the woman's auxiliary of the church. The programme follows:
 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2,'' Misses Bessie and Nina Pharr; reading, That Soldier Coon of Nine" Mrs. Anna Wal ling Keith; waltz in E Flat (Tschow- ski, Miss Bessie Pharr; vocal solo, Dear Heart" (TitomattD, Miss Nina Pharr; March Grotesque tSindingD, Miss Bessie Pharr; reading, "The Crisis ChurchilD, Mrs. Anna Walling Keith; vocal selection, Little Mother of Mine" (Burleigh), Miss Nina Pharr; reading, "Butterside Down" tDale), Mrs. Keith, song, Boat Song tHar- riet Ware).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
GADSDEN


 Gadsden, December 7.-( Special )-Fire Tn widely separated sections of the city. The first, alarm came from the home of Mrs Frances P. Caddell at Ss4 South Fourth street. The loss is estimated at 5000. partially covered by insurance The home of Attorney E. O. McCord on Lookout Mountain was practically de- stroyed. The fire department did not respond to the alarm there because of the lack or water in that section Representatives of the Gadsden Ala bama City and Attalla Red Cross chan ters met yesterday to forfR the Etowa h county chapter A. L. Connor was elect ed chairman. Plans for the Christmas s membership drive were outlined bv A. M. Taylor, who has just returned from meeting of directors at Birmingham,
 The committee of business men named 10 select site for an aviation field met this morning and decided on the Moragne field, just south of Moragne park. lnasmuch as this place was not Inspected during the visit of the officers from Taylor field, it is probable another inspection will be necessary.
 War Savings Stamps gatherings win be held in every schoolhouse in the county Friday afternoon December 1s
 Sergt. Arthur Lntes of Company L., 16Ith infantry. has been cited for bray cry. Although twice seriously wounded. he remained for eight hours with his platoon under heavy fire. He is only IS years old, and has been in the service for more than two years. copy of the citation has been received by G..J Lutes his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

The whale has the Quickest skin of any living creature; its hide in places attains thickness of fully two feet <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
PAYMENT OF TAXES

The promptness with which Besse- mer people are paying their taxes this year is the subject of favorable com ment by Deputy Tax Collector T. D.. Primer, about 30 per cent of the entire number of property holders having paid up. the receipts that have been issued reaching total of 1873. A total of $500 is the estimated number of re- ceipts issued from the local office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

7 Funeral services for Julius Pledger, prominent Ensles man. who died Thurs day night, were held from the Elmwood chapel yesterday at o'clock, burial fol- lowing in Elmwood cemetery.
 The deceased had been a merchant in Ensley for l5 years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

The woman's auxiliary. of the First Presbyterian church will hold g. mis- sionary meeting in the parlors Of the church Monday afternoon at o'clock. Miss Mamie Cline will be leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
HELP WANTED MALE

WANTED-Cofored man, that can ride wheel; responsible position: must come highly recommended. Apply 220 N. 22d St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
FOR EMJSCEJJ NEOIYS

FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS
 PH0NoG RAPHSl for Xmas presents; they will last and all the family as we'll as all your friends will enjoy every day in the year; come and see the worlds best makes;- $150 values for s110; Columbia Grafonolas from s2a50 to $225; Starr Photographs from s60 to s225; victrolas for s75; Player Planes from s450 up; new pianos for s25o; cash or terms to suit yuu. Four new Emerson records for $1. Baby or Liberty Bonds taken at full value same as cash. Old pianos and organs taken in as part payments E. E. Forbes & Sons. 1929 nnl,i rd-auanna nnrth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
MHAT ME HAYE WON

The four minute men will enter upon a short period of activity before they are mustered out and will speak IF local theatres next week. The subject will be. What Have We Won?' and the following men are on the pro- gramme: Monday. Grand. Prof. L. L. Vann: Princess. George Bun1gardner. Wednesday, GrSnd, Hugh McEniry; Princess. Gardner F. Goodwin. Friday. Grand, J. B. Morton; Princess, c. B. Hollingsworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

ATTENTION, dairymen: Old-style cotton seed hulls for sale in any quantities; price right; give us a call. 10th st. and 18th ave-, East Birmingham. Magic City Cotton Oil Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
WANTED-MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-An Edison 76 mimeograph in good conditions; state price and where nachine can be seen. Address K-67, Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

w. A. Vonhan dropped dead at the home of his daughter Mrs. A. H. Wag- goner, at her home, 1237 Twenty ninth street, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. He had been i'll with influenza the past week but was apparently recovering. being able to sit up. The deceased was 52 years of age and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Waggoner and Mrs. T. J. Rolweg. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

War Savings Stamps gatherings win be held in every schoolhouse in the county Friday afternoon December 1a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
OBITUARY

Mrs. Conrad Moorer, aged 2S years, died at a local infirmary Friday even ing at 7:30 o'clock, following short illness. She is survived by her hus- band, Conrad Moorer; her father and mother. Mir. and Mrs. G. w. McFerrin; 1; two brothers, Ellis and Greeley Nss- Perrin. The remains will be shipped to Selma, where funeral services will be held and interment will take place in the Moorer family cemetery. "A num- Der of relatives from Bessemer will &C., company the funeral party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
LIVE STOCK

<~N~/~~o~~~- HAVING sold my farm, offer for sale 50 head registered Jersey cows. bred heifers bulls and two herd bulls: one bull grandson of Eminent, out of pro- ducing daughter of sensational Fern, years old; one bull son of Golden Ferns Noble, the s25,O00 bull out of pro- ducing daughter of Oxford You'll Do, nearly years old 10 big Duroc sows, heavy in pig; one Duroc boar, best ever saw; two registered Hampshire sows, bred; nine pure Hampshire sheep; all mules, mares colts corn, hay, cot ton seed, farm implements, hay i'm plements, farm tools, wagons and dairy outfit. N. Scales, Macon, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

Mrs. Minnie K. Gray has entertained this week Capt. and Mrs. L. C. Wood of Little Rock, and Mrs. William Good win and Miss Irene ogden of BirminG- ham.
 Mrs George Melee has received news that her sons, Everett and Forrest Mc- Fee who were in the aviation depart- ment of the army, have arrived in New York.
 News has been received that Clara ence Bumgardner, who was & member of the American expeditionary forcess has arrived in New York.
 Mrs. H. P. Wisdom is very ill pf pneumonia at her home.
 Mrs. J. c. Wilson is the gnestzofsher mother. Mrs. J. H. Wiles.
 J. h. Coburn, chief gunner's mate.sia the guest of his parents in the cfty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

John Nelson, aged 5S years, died at 8 local infirmary Friday night follow ing an illness of influenza. Funeral services will be held from Kennedy's undertaking parlors Sunday afternoon at ? o'clock, burial following at Cedar Hill cemetery. MT Nelson has been in this district for the past Is years, dur ing which time he has been connected with the Mcdonald Exploration company. He is survived by 8 number of. relatives at Duluth, Minn., and two nieees in Switzerland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

~~-~~~S~-~-~~-~ RAILWAY mail clerks wanted men
 and women. Salary $1100 to s16oO. American Civil Service Scnool, Wash
 ington. D. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

The Bessemer division of the circuit court will be in session the week Of December with a civil jury docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

The negroes are practicing for their annual Christmas serenade music at the Nelson Community house, and it IS planned by them to serenate their white friends the night before Christ mas. as is their custom. great deal of interest is being taken in the practice ing of the music this year and chorus of about 50 voices is being rehearsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

At the regular meeting of Bessemer camp No. S1 ". O. VI. Thursday even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

Alabama circle No. so of the Proteo- tive Home circle, will hold a meeting at the w. 9. w. hall Monday evening at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

Miss Willie Williams, aged 14 years. died Thursday night at her home at shannon mines. Funeral services were held Saturday at o'clock from the residence and burial took place at Pleasant Valley cemetery. This is the second death in the family within 8 week, an older sister having died Wednesday,. She Is survived by her pa- rents, MT. and Mrs. William Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
HISTORIC PAGEANT

The pageant to be given under the aus pices of the Twentieth Century club for baby welfare work Wednesday and Thursday evenings promises to be a bril- liant affair Costume rehearsals have been held and the children, under Miss Woods direction, are showing finished results. History will be depicted in song, story and taDieauX from the discovery of America to present times. The min .uet danced by small children in colonial costumes will present a lovely picture. The pageant will be given at the Elks' club.
 An announcement of interest appear ing today is as follows:
 MT and Mrs. Charles Eric Lind an- 'nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Esther. to MT. SeSmour Hall of Fair field, the wedding to take place in Jan Uary."
 The Philathea class of the First Meth odist church has had to change the ar engagements of their first plan for a Christmas bazar and oyster supper to have been given in the old Bank of Ensley building, and instead will hold the bazar and bakery sale 9at Harrell s drug store. AIS Nineteenth street, Decem- bcr ,12 and 13 The bakery department will be in charge of Mrs. II. c. Russell, Mrs. sam sLooney Mrs. I. M. Barton, Mrs. S. c. Lumpkin, Mrs. NJ. M. John son. The members of the class are urged to send all articles marked to the homes of one or the following committee by the 10th: Miss Minnie Beckham. Mrs. F L. Meader. Mrs. T.. P. Kenney. Mrs. F. c. Benton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR SALE-2O0 acres land; mostly bot tom; 150 acres in cultivaton dwell- ings, with wells; very well fenced; on rural route ? miles nearest station; miles south Montevallo, on Monteval- To and Maplesyhle road sell reason- ably. S. J. Lucas, Montevallo Ala, Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
FOR SALE / 25. Mules and 10 Horses

Here is your opportunity to buy stock suitable for farm, mine, or any work, at about half price; these mules and horses must be sold at once; will sell
 on terms Apply at Empire Lumber yard, 1st ave, at 65th st. Phone
 Wo0dlaWn 615
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

SOME extra fine Jersey milch COWS with young calves; they are 3 and 4. gallon cows; if in need of a good
 COW, come to, see us Union Stock
 Yards, 23d ave. and 27th st. Phone Main 1O3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
SITUATIONS w4NTED-MALE

 $sc0 to $500. monthly easily made sell ing greases, roof cements and spe- cialties direct for manufacturer with branch at Atlanta. Need experienced salesmen for this territory; good cp- portunity for hustler. Must prove past record in first letter Premier Refin- ing Co. Cleveland. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR SALE-Little Buick S. perfect condi- tion, new tires; real bargain. Phone Main 472S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR 9SALE-3 nice, young, gentle mares and f~mule. about or years old; suitable for fafm or city driving; weight about 1000 lbs. 24O9 Ave A. Main 4562
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

AUTO parts nickelplated like new. S. NJ. Bernheins- Electric Co.,, 2023 1st ave. Main 51O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

1WANTED-To buy 5-passenger Ford body. C. P Killien, Fort Payne, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR SALE-Twos good milch cows; will freshen in one and two weeks. Mrs. c. Hofer, Route 5, Box 2s, Bir- snlir gham, Ala. (Near Huffman)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

7 WANTED-To sell one registered Jersey
 bulI,s 31s years old. weight 950 pounds;
 very fine specimen. ApplX>to B. F. Me Crory Box 23 Akron, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR SALE7-2o0 head extra fine nanny "A goats, all breeds of Angoras; rams: bargain for someone as they must sell at onSe. J. B. Norred. Flomaton, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS NfLLET's planting cotton seed: We are South Atlantic leaders in sale of scfen- tific, high-grade, weevil-free Plant ing Cotton Seed Early short staples; early long staples; big boil or little boil Low prices car lots. Willet Seed Co.,, Augtlsta Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

THE ACME TEACHERS AGENCY needs teachers:s splendid salaries.~ Hea- Icy bldg. Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

MILCH COWS FOR oALh-We are Just receiving today carload of extra fine & and 5-gallon COWS with young calves; some registered Jerseys in the lot. Come quick if you want a barr gain. Southern Stock Yards Co, 1st ave. and 27th st Will swap for dry cows. Phone Main 95S9. G. NJ Walden &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08

FOR SALE-191S 5-passenger Briscoe, first-elass condition; only run i0Oo miles; can be seen at 1719 2nd ave. Price $500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16

The January sales Of the Fine
Arts club will be held Wednesday
evening at the home of Miss Maud
HANDLE. A splendid program of
music, readings and dancing has
been arranged. Those who will
appear are Miss Helen Drain, Miss
Christine Howells, Miss Rose
Schwinn. Mrs. Lois Bell Sandal
and A. G.. Marshall.
The Red Cross ball in the New
Market building Wednesday even
ing promises to be one of the larg-
est social affairs of the season.
The ball loom will be decorated
with flags and patriotic colors. A
large number OF Camp Lewis Off
GERS and hen are planning to at
tend.
Patronesses for the evening are:
Mrs. Ernest Lister, wife of the
governor; Mrs. A. V. Fawcett, wife
Of the mayor of Tacoma; Mrs.
John Scott, Mrs. David G. Scott,
Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Herbert
Griggs, Mrs. William V. Burrill,
Mrs. Paul j. Fransiol, Mrs.
Charles b. Hurley, Mrs. John Ark
ley, Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. J. p.
Weyerhaeuser, Mrs. James NJ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
STOP DANDRUFF!
HAIR GETS THICK,
WAVY, BEAUTIFUL
Girls! Draw a cloth thru
your hair and double
its beauty.
Spend a few cents! Dan
druff vanishes and hair
stops coming out.

To be possessed Of a head of
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dandruff, is merely a matter of
using little Danderine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to
have nice, soft hair and lots of it..
Just get a smaA bottle of Knowl-
tons Danderine now--all drug
stores recommend it-apply a lit
tie as directed, and within ten
minutes there will be an appear
ance of. abundance, freshness, fluf-
fitness and an Incompatible gloss
and lustre, and try as you will,
You can not find a trace of dan
druff or falling hair; but your
real surprise will be after about
two weeks use, when you will see
new hair-fine and downy at first
really new hair
sprouting out all over your scalp
Is, we believe, the
only sure hair grower, destroyer
of dandruff and cure for itchy
scalp, and II never fails to stop
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II you want to prove how pretty
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and carefully draw IL thru your
hair-taking one small strand at
a time. Your hair will be soft,
glossy and beautiful in just a few
moments delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
Confessions
G%dWHe-

come to making her husband real
lie that she Is not only acquiescing
to his every opinion. but also in
making him believe that his opin-
ion is hers-that she nor no one
else could think any differently
given the same circumstances, the
nearer she will approach the bless
ed and rare state of martial hap
piness.
THE other night" continued
Donna, "a man that l like very
much and who is quite devoted to
me said, If woman only knew it.
she could make any man In the
world crazy about her If she
could only make him understand
that to her he is a superman to
whom she always looks with awe
and admiration
"Then he told me of specific
case of woman who has kept a
man her devoted slave for ten
years by Just these tactics. This
woman he said, is not particu-
larly good looking, she is IN poor
health most of the time and she
Is not particularly brilliant as a
talker. She is just clever enough
really to make that man think he
is great and grand, and so she has
held him when he might have mar
ried a dozen other women more
brilliant and better looking than
she.
"Why did she not marry the
man herself, Donna?" I asked.
Because she is tubercular and
thinks she ought not to marry"
After that, little book, Donna
and 1 talked long, long time, on
all sorts of subjects. Settling the
affairs of my sex and discussing
the riddle of the universe seem to
be the best means of entertain
ment I can find when | get with a
good sensible woman friend like
Donna whom I have not seen for
some time. 1t always gives me
much satisfaction to have long
heart-to-heart talk with Donna.
She lives life so thoroly ed has
such wide experiences that I al
ways feel that / can learn lot
from her.
l did not realize, little book,
that I was so tired. Being tied to
a sick husband is a trial, tho I'M
til now I did not really feel 1t.
Ito Re Continued.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
EVERYONE LIKES
THIS COLD Gu Re
"Pape's Cold Compound"
ends a cold or grippe in
a few hours.

Your cold will break and all
grippe misery end after taking a
dose OF "Pape's Cold Compound"
every two hours until three doses
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IL promptly opens clogged-up
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head, stops nasty discharge or
nose running, relieves sick head
ache, dullness. feverishness, sore
throat. sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit
blowing and snuffling! Ease your
throbbing head-nothing else in
the world gives such prompt re-
lief as "Pape's Cold Compound, |"
which costs only a few cents at
any drug store. II acts without
assistance, tastes nice. and causes
NO Inconvenience. Accept NO sub
stitute.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
A WIFE's FREEDOM

Donna, dear, as long as there
are so many men to pay court to
you | should think you would find
life interesting and hardly bore
some," 1 said to my sweet hostess
when we resumed the discussion OF
the joys and sorrows of being a
widow.
That's all very well, dear
There rs certain amount Of spice
and thrill in combating the game
with what wit l have, but some
times l get sick and tired of the
whole thing and so fearfully lone
some l can hardly stand it. And
then l am SO disappointed when l
met a man who l thought would
make a fine pal and suddenly he
tries to make love to me and spoils
it all.
You see, then he is lost to me,
for you must either fish or cut
bait l never was a good fisher
man and l shrink from cutting up
wriggly worms.@
But, Donna, have you never
seen a man you thought you would
like to marry7" l asked.
YES" she answered promptly,
cone"
"Why do you not marry him?"
/ asked.
well, for many reasons. In the
first place, l think after a woman
reaches my age She does not wish
to give up the freedom of her soul.
l made that remark to a man the
other day and he turned to his wife
with an indignant air and said,
My dear, you have never had to
give up the freedom of your soul
because you had a husband, have
your
"And she, Margie, answered in a
weak little thin voice, No, in
deed But / happen to know that
there has never been a time since
that woman was married when
she could call her soul her own for
a minutes time. She belongs to
her husband all right, all right.
THAT woman knew she was ly-
ing, but do you believe, Margie, l
am sure that husband thought his
wife was telling the truth, for 1t
never enters the mind of any man
that his will Is not also the will of
his wife. The nearer woman can
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16
It's big job. Do it in big way; do it now!
Sea Calls to Tacoma

Uncle Sam will need 100000 men and IL, 900 Of
Ulcers to man the great American merchant marine
which each day grows larger with the launching of
new bulls.
For years to cOme merchant ships flying the
Stars and Stripes will be encircling the globe.
The age-old romance of the seas is again open to
the country's young manhood
Tacoma is in the very center of this activity. Ia
coma boys may well investigate future in the
United States merchant marine. 1t will have its
peace as well as war; time, rewards for service
If you are undecided, young man, about your
future work, why not make some inquiries at the
free navigation school Uncle Sam is maintaining in
Tacoma. 1t might solve your problem.
THAT ammunition for the being manufactured
IN the United States secretly exported is the amazing CHARGE
ctcArthur Henning Well Art we'll bite like muskelunge;
what is amazing about it?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-16

Kendall and Militia G.. Mara of
Great Falls, Mont; Curtis M.
Huffman and Eethel Kelly of Ia
coma; e. j. Brevitt and Luella
M. duFrasne Of Tacoma; Vincino
Arena of Astoria, Ore, and Ce-
ella Soderback of Olney, Ore.;
Tom Mania of Butte, Mont, and
Marietta Carbone of Tacoma.