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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
The Encouragement
 of Spending
By w. H. J. TAYLOR, President of the Retail Credit Mems Nat1nunI AasacfntiOm

ny We He AA AVnt President of the Retail Credit Mcn's
 National Association.
 You cannot sell anything unless the other man has the money to buy It.. and the best way to sell liberty bonds is to see that the people have the funds wherewith to subscribe By the people mean you and I and the average citizen, not the big H. nancial interests.
 It Is all very well for big institu- tions to subscribe in a big way. It is only right that they should, hut 1t Is the small takings of the many that count, and the many depend upon good business in general,
 Good business means that money passes freely from one to the other. It is all very well to preach say ing' to the people, but some attcn- ton should also be paid to the wis., dom of spending wisely to make saw ing easy.
 We each need our jobs, our daily occupation that provides the means of spending and saving. In order that taxes may be raised and liberty loans floated. 1t Is necessary for all lines of productive business to be prosperous. In fact. too much en- couragement cannot be given to pro- ductive industry at this time. The greatest good to the greates num- ber demands that it should be en- couraged to the utmost.
 Proper profits should be encour- aged. general prosperity should bc promoted, proper spending fostered not only for the general good of the country now and after the war, but for the benefit of the government in it's conduct of the war
 The best policy for all is keep everybody busy" Every line is SC inter-related that too much tension. too much economy, too exaggerated an idea of saving OH tine part oi some will hurt all
 There Is a wide chasm between prodigality and prudence.
 There is no time for waste. hut It is by no means time Tor want.
 This Is the time to have. to get: a time to use what we have, all we have. wisely: time to get more, t0 work hard to produce.
 If we do this properly, each of us. we will be giving strong encourage-s ment to the proper kind of spending. Copyright. 1918, by King Features
 Syndicate. Inc.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

fled that acting under direction of fed eral authorities he secured Hirshey's s confidence while the latter occupied ar office not listed in the directory of the Alabama city. Crawford said he came to New Orleans with Hirshey last June and was asked to make trip to the Algiers naval station to see if it would be possible for Hirshey to go there safely and make observa- tons for the German government Hirshey invited Crawford. according to tho former policeman's story, to ac- company him on a trip to Germany by way of Mexico.
 Hirshey on the stand declared he was the victim of plot laid by Craw- ford, He admitted he was native of Germany. but denied having any con. noctton with the German government as a spy or otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
COMMERCIAL ARTISTS
 FORM ORGANIZATION
Carto0nist Walter Blackman Made Chairman and Committees
 Are Named

The Commercial Artists association was temporarily organized yesterday evening at a dinner at the Hillman hotel when Walter Blackman, car- toonist on The Age-Herald was named temporary chairman.
 The purpose of the organization is to promote the interests of the artists in Birmingham, and to establish head quarters and later on inaugurate classes in drawing. The profession was well represented at the meeting
 Chairman Blackman named commit tees to compile rules, bylaws and a constitution, and to secure a location for 8 studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Sesame Literary club met witr Mrs. D. NJ. Lewis on Avenue I yesterday afternoon. Mrs. s. S. Heide was leader for the afternoon and two interesting papers were read, one on "The Prince oi OrangeI' by Mrs. J. G. Adams, and .Women in Music by Mrs. J. s. Hall The roll call was answered by current events. During the social hour that fol lowed the programme, the hostess served an ice course. in pink and white. Mrs Fred Mckee and Mrs. Appleby were guests of the club.
 A large attendance featured the con. cert given at the Elks auditorium last evening under the auspices of the Pres, byterian Italian mission, the proceed: to go toward repairs Of the building Besides the numbers given by the visit ing artists a lovely climax to the pro gramme was the patriotic tableau giver by the teen age girls Of the district
 Mrs. G. A. Hairless entertained tn, members of the Shadyside Mothers clus at her home on Pike avenue yesterdaS afternoon. Mrs. Theodore Harris, ths president. presided at the business meet ing, which was followed by paper or Courtesy" by Mrs. C. w. Stapp. A general discussion Of this subject was participated in by the members. Mrs Keel was club guest. The members present were: Mrs. Theodore Harris Mrs. O. A. Davis, Mrs. T. S. Minyard Mrs. c. N. Stapp, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. An drews and Mrs. M E. Owens. The hos tess served salad course The next meeting will be with Mrs. W. S. liar. grove.
 The Fairfield chapter of the Delphian club will meet this afternoon at 2.3O o'clock with Mrs. John Daniel on Forty. first street.
 Letta Clifford. the 9-year-old daugh- ter of Mrs Marjery Clifford of 4sO0 Seventh street, Vivian, died at St. Vim cents hospital yesterday morning. The remains will be shipped to Sylacauga this morning at 2 o'clock, where inter- ment will take place.
 Unique invitations have been issued by the members of the Builders band of tho Ensley Baptist church for meas uring party to be given at the home of Mrs J. w. Minor, 17A Avenue G. Friday evening.
 colonial costume tea will be given at the Fairview Methodist church par sonage on Browns Avenue this evening A prize will be awarded for the hand somest costume.
 Recipes for war bread and other foods demonstrated at the Birmingham Hoover kitchen are on display at the Ensley li- brary and copies can pe obtained by applying to Miss Jungerman, the librar- ian.
 Rev o. W. Greer Of Redwood Tenn, has accepted a call to the Vivian Bap- tist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
One Sailor Is Dead and Seven Are Injured as
 Result of Explosion

Washington, February O.--One man was fatally injured. two seriously and five slightly hurt in the explosion of cartridge case last Monday on board the armored cruiser Montana, the navy de- partment announced today Boatswains Mate Charles w. Pauly, Chicago, died while being taken to hospital.
 Seaman Roy l.. Putnam. Phoenix, Ala, and Lawrence M. Finley. Caker City, Kan, were seriously hurt. The slightly injured were:
 Private Richard M Guion, marine corps New Orleans.
 Seamen William T. Friedrichs. Chip pewa Falls. Wis; Charles E. Pyle. La mar, Col; John H. Atterson. Salmons, Ky, and N. T. Leroy, home address not given.
 No details of the explosion were given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Cable-Shelby- Burton Piano company feature Five money saving groups in their removal sale of pianos.
 Porter's offer shoes for men at re- duced prices.
 M Well & Brother advise purchase of H. s. & M clothes today for next seasons wear. ttssssa s~ss " sssx. &
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb print full page of store news.
 Dewberry & Montgomery feature desks and other office equipment.
 Sommer Tailoring company an nounce the spring woolens.
 Jacobs drug store feature hotwa- ter bottle, special at S9 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Another Big Government
 Plant for Nashville

Nashville, February 20.-A special to the Banner from Washington says:
 At the office of Col. Daniel c. Jack ling, director of the powder plant con struction for the government yesterday it was announced that the government will erect large sulphuric acid plant and aniline dyeworks at Nashville, to be operated in connection with the $50, 900 900 powder plant. The latest plans adopted by the war department call for the erec- ton or mammoth ice plant also. Col onel lacking declared that these addi- tional plants will he erected by the Du- Pont Engineering company, which has the contract for the construction of the powder mills proper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Birmingham Policeman Principal Witness in
 Trial of HerschkOvitz

New Orleans. February 2o-The case of Louis Herschkovitz, alias Louis Hirshey, charged in federal court with being a German spy and seeking in- formation regarding the condition and disposition of military supplies at the Algiers naval station, went to the jury lsto today. A few minutes later :. sealed verdict, which will be opened tomorrow, was returned
 The principal witness during the day was George Crawford, former Rtr- mingham policeman. Crawford testi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Stacker Given Sentence

George Yeager of Troy, Kan, convicted here recently by court-nnartiai on charges of evading the draft. today was sen fenced to 20 years in the federal peni- tentiary at Leavenworth. Yeager, who Is 2S years old, refused to serve. de nounced the government and boasted that he was a member of the l. w. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Confirmation of Republican as Postmaster Held
 Up in Senate
BIRMINGHAM HEALTH
 RECORD FALLS OFF
Highest Death Rate in the South. President Wilson Will Not Try to Fix Cotton
 Price Now
Fly HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, February 2o.-(Special.) The nomination of Walter Speagle to be postmaster at Hartselle has, at the instance of the poseoffice department. been held up by the Senate committee on postoffices and postroads
 Mir. Speagle, in competitive examfna- tion, scored the highest mark, and the President sent his name to the Senate
 The reason for the request of the post
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

no conslderaton.
 Washington, February 9.-(SpeialD After breaking even for a number of weeks with other southern cities in the matter of health, Birmingham, in the last report of the bureau of the census. re- gained it's old position with death rate exceeded by none.
 For the week ending February 16 Birminghams rate was 2S. Nashville and New Orleans followed with a rating of 21 while Atlanta, with a rating of 19. was fourth. Memphis was rated as low as 15.
 During the week there were S4 deaths in Birmingham. Deaths under one year of age numbered IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Farm Land Loans

Washington. February 2o.-The farm land banks loaned in January $11,- 7s7.000. Loans by southern banks: New Orleans, $77S,000; Columbia, s. C., s29S.000; Houston, $1.006,o00, and Louisville, $624,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

Washington. February 2o-(Special.) Whether deterred by the prospects of bitter battle with representatives of cot ton bearing states or not, 1t is known that President Wilson will not enedeav- or to acquire. in the immediate future at any rate, the right to fix the price of the souths chief staple. With the Pres ident removed by his statement out of the arena. westerners, still resentful of the act of Congress in fixing the price of wheat, have little chance to over come the opposition of southerners. It Is understood that the position of the Pres ident, up to the present time explained only to individual members. will when judged wise be made public.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03
H WORK oF woMEN

Woman's work is in the home-you
have heard that before. She makes
Lordburg's homes happy
Here's what she does:
Looks after the home and the chill
dren.
Washes the clothing and cooks the
food.
Bargains with the grocer.
Docs most Of the thinking
And nine-tenths of the planning.
And all the worrying.
Frequently makes the living for the
family.
Does the Red Cross work.
Nurses the sick and cheers the
weary.
Helps the afflicted.
Is neat, cheerful and smiling.
Also tireless.
Sometimes works sixteen hours out
OF the twenty-four.
But some think her not intelligent
enough to vote.
Yes, lads and l%asses, it's a gay
world
If not a sad one.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03
NOTICE ron PUBLICATION
Depnrtment of DO interior

u. S. Land O1lce at Las Cruces. N. A.,
April 10, 1918.
Notice Is hereby given that James
Wells, Of Rodeo. New Mexico. who, on
June 26, 1911, mad Homestead Entry
No. 0569G, for NANEH. NEhNWti
Nots /. 2. 81. Section 6, Township %
s., Range n w, N. NJ II. Meridian,
has filed notice Of Intention TO make
h~ve-year Proof. TO establish claim 10
the land above described. before Paul
~. McCarty, u. s. Commissioner. az
ltodeo, New Mexico. on the IAN day of
1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: W. W.
Faust. OF Rodeo. New Mexico: ID. C..
Barita. Of Rodeo, New Mexico; G. t..
New, OF Rodeo, New Mexico; Mrs. Net
tie Wells, Of RodeO, New Mexico.
JOHN J.. BURNSIDE,
Register,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

New York papers complain that a
counterfeit Liberty loan button is be-
ing worn by people who never bought
a bond. This is the meanest form OF
fraud, because no penalty is attached.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Yale has sent more than 5000 men
into war activities of one kind and
another, a record that deserves higher
praise than winning a football cham
plOnship.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

The German crown princes failure
at Verdun Is said to be due to stub
bornness-of the French, no doubt,
VINO refused to be defeated.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Blaming the presence Of tetanus
germs in vaccine points on German
spies might sound more convincing II
the same thing hadn't huppened so
Often when the Whole world was at
peace.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

1t is now the privilege of us Amer
icans-and the word is used advisedly
to be even more economical than be-
fore in consumption Of wheat,
beef and pork.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

There r a whole lot Of people in
this country who would like to kill
the Germans, all right, but at present
they find it more agreeable to rob the
people at home.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

'Eet nothing spoil" is one Of the slo-
gans of the national food administra-
tion. Which advice might be passed
along to some indulgent mothers.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Those who can remember back to
the last time we had Scent letter post
age in this country aren't Boosting
about it-especially If they're women.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

A wire clip to hold a cows tail
against n leg when she is being
MIXED has won a patent for n Michi-
gan inventor. Effect Of this on the
price of milk is anxiously awaited.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

When German submarines are sunk
by liners, however, there Is no report
OF the survivors being fired on.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Freedom Of speech should be pre-
served If only for the service it per-
forms in exposing fools.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Now let the allies adopt that good
old American motto, "In Union There
Is Strength"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

The best molasses pa ever tasted
was the sample the groceryman
served on the wrapping paper.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

German agents are suspected" is
getting to be almost as ommon as "the
police are investigating"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Any peace under present conditions
would be %camoufage.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Germany has lost half her subma-
rine feet, and England is as far from
going on her knees as ever.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

But II they start TO camOufage
hash heaven only knows what is In
storage for usl
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

The time Is not ripe for peace until
1t can be made permanent.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

What is needed Is a hen that can
lay as many eggs as a fish.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

One can't help wondering what the
pro-GermOns will be after this war.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Where there is so much FIRE there
are probably a few enemy agents.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Let us be up and doing-and If we
can do nothing else let us do without I
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

The Hindenburg line looked like any
other ditch TO Byng's tanks.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-05-03

Also a knitting needle makes a fine
weapon, either for Offense or defense.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
SPEED THE PREPARATIONS

At least one good result has already come out of the German attempt to break the lines in France. It has brought the war home to Americans as nothing else has done since we entered it. In towns, cities and village cor ners throughout the country, the ears of the nation are attuned to catch the echoes of the sound of the guns in France
 To the most of the country, lulled into fancied security by the oft-repeated assertions of allied superiority in numerical strength greater material resources and supplies ready for use, preponderance of artillery strength, control of the air. this drive of Germany's IS not to be explained easily The most of us have dreamed of the allies holding to what they had, encroaching steadily, if slowly, upon the enemy's territory while waiting for Am erica to get there with the things needed to insure complete victory It was believed that Germany could not make a serious bid for victory.
 That she is doing it has jared America out of its coma. The American people are today realizing for the first time that this thing which they have set out to do is no child's task, but calls for the best brains and all the energy of the nation.
 We have been over-conhdent in the con- sciousness of our own great strength of re- sources. We have too little considered the enen1ys and the desperate straits to which he is reduced.
 As the country feels. so runs the senti- ment in congress. With its fingers upon the pulse of public opinion, it can be responsive and act Today the country demands action, not talk For weeks we have listened to the mouthings of partisans, bitter criticism of a destructive sort, but nothing progressive has been offered No constructive criticism has been made
 All the pleadings of the President and his advisers have gone for naught while con- gress, and the senate especially, filled volumes of the congressional record and got nowhere. The drive seems to have stirred congress out of its speech-making rut, and there are hope full signs that it is at least about to accomplis something.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
TEDDY'S TONGUE
 IS UNAFFECTED
 BY OPERATIONS

PORTLAND. Me, Mar. 28.-The Republican keynote of opposition to the administration was sounded in the state Republican convention in vigorous tiraae of insinuations and allusions in an address by Theodore Roosevelt. MT. Roosevelt began by stating that there was only one way to get peace that Is righteous and lasting and that is to beat Germany to her knees. He lauded as whole hearted the support given the ad ministration by the members of the republican party.
 From this point Teddy digressed and lost himself in a genuine Old Guard speech, reverting to ancient political tactics of charging the op position party with every crime ir the calendar of politics. He decried the alleged mismanagement at Wash ington. He urged the adoption ol a permanent policy of preparedness after the war is ended.
 Charging the administration witf brainlessness, he declared that the war will be won by brains and stee and not by kid gloves and fine phrases.
 Discussing after-the-war prepared ness, he declared that America can not afford to tolerate flintlock meth ods of warfare in the time of war fare or a flintlock method of gov ernment in meeting the problems o' industry in a time of peace. New weapons, he said, are needed, bu the old spirit should be behind them The simple governmental processe: which sufficed in the days of Wash ington and Lincoln. he said, are ut terly inadequate today.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
IN
 NAVY DESIROUS

By word recently received from the Outside the statement is made that there Is scarcity of men for the navy. From Seattle 1t is stated that the naval training school there is starting a campaign to secure 1,500 recruits to join this branch of the service.
 From a former resident of Fair. banks who has enlisted in the navy it is mentioned that the examina. tion of naval recruits is especially exacting in the respect of eyesight and hearing. Out of ten applicants examined in one day six were re- jected, and there still remain many vacancies to be filled In order to man the ships that are being put into commission.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
NEW ENROLMENT
 IS NOW 22,0O0,O0O

During the week preceding Christ mas the Red Cross conducted a membership drive which resulted in the enrolment of approximately 22,- 100000 new members, and this was followed last month by campaign conducted by the Junior Member ship of the Red Cross which resulted in the enrolment in that collateral organization of virtually all of the school children in America.
 Less than sixty years ago. on the bloody field of Solferino, there were sown in the soul of that noble Swiss. Henry Dunant, the humane seeds from which grew the conception of a worldwide Red Cross. Surely his spirit must rejoice at this latest and greatest result of his immortal vision.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
ROBBING PETER

The dispatch received by The Citizen yesterday revealing the astonishing fact that the chairman and only remaining member of the Alaskan Engineering commission has not included the interior of Alaska in the con- struction plans of this years work on the gov ernment railroad should be given wide circu- lation throughout the entire country. While it is not matter of life and death to this district that the construction work be done this year, it is question of great importance to every citizen of the interior.
 It is not yet definitely established that the entire work will be shut down in the in terior, but the dispatch states positively that Mr. Edes announced that the commission is not planning to do any work south of Fair banks. Also that it is planned to close the Anchorage and Seward gap and hopes to reach the Susitna river this year. Nothing
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
WAR DEVELOPMENTS

The great German attack against the al- lied lines on the western front overshadows all other news of .'the day. Throughout the world it is being watched with almost breath less interest. The end of the first week of fighting and the first day of the second week finds the British and their allies forced back over front of fifty miles to varying depths, but the enemy unsuccessful in its attempt to strike through the defenseS.
 The cost of the ground gained by the Germans has robbed them of any of the fruits of victory. Men which they lose cannot be replaced for another attempt. Having once started, for them it is do it now or never. And the conditions as they now stand are convincing proof that it will be NEVER.
 The tactics employed by General Haig ill resisting this attack seem to be on gi- gantic scale, repetition of former tactics used to advantage by both belligerents since the beginning of the trench systems of de- fense. It is apparent that the British com mander foresaw the present attempt knew where it would be made and arranged for the defense which would be the least costly to the allies and the most expensive for the enemy.
 To have attempted to withstand the full force Ot the enemy assault without yleldlng would have cost the British hundreds of thou sands of men. It is possible that the enemy could have broken through solid first line which was without elasticity. But the flexible lines have absorbed shocks without breaking, bent without giving way. In vain has the enemy launched his mighty masses against this defense. His losses have been record breaking and the end of the first week of fighting finds the retiring allies in the better position for striking vital blows.