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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07

wheat. This has been the target for his criti- cisms. That these were without basis was shown by MT. Hoover in his reply to the at tack made upon him. In fixing the price of wheat as in all other cases, the food ad- mnistration was governed by the considera- tion of the national welfare, and not for any one particular class. The cost of production was estimated at fair figure, and the abnor- mai times were taken into calculation in mak- ing the figures.
 Yet the senator would have the nation be- lieve that this price is too low, and that, even if it were just, Mr. Hoover had usurped his authority in naming any price whatever This statement, while supposed to be an attack upon the good faith of the food controller, is in reality one on President Wilson, since the President has given his unqualified approval and endorsement to MT. Hoover's course of procedure
 The faith of the great majority of Am erican people in MT. Hoover will not be sfak- en by the attack of Senator Reed The work which has been done is appreciated by millions who are supporting him in his worthy en- deavors. But it is disgrace to the nation that such attacks should be made without cause and circulated through the country to hamper the work of the national food ad- ninistration.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
THE PASSING SHOW
"The Bird of Time has but little way to flutter-and the Bird is on the Wing. ''

"The Bird of Time has but little way
 to flutter-and the Bird is on the Wing"
 Omar
 In obedience with the expressed wishes of the great majority of the voters of AL aska, as made known in no uncertain manner by the returns of the last election, in few hours this town. in common with the others over the territory, will close the doors of all places where King Booze" has hitherto ruled supreme. It takes no weather profit to dis cern the rapid approach of long dry spell.
 Indeed, its coming has been well herald ed By some, the camel-hearted in particular, with deep satisfaction, as is becoming those whose earnest labors are about to be reward ed; by others with philosophic phlegm and cheerful optimism, convinced that to Alaskans and in Alaska all things are possible, even |eight-hour laws, and restaurants and some few individuals which ignore wilfully repeat led requests for wheatless and meatless days; and by still others, who greet the death of misused and abused old John Bareycorn with much anguish of soul and loud-mouthed air ing of conviction that the country is des- tined to the "demnition bow wows," as is to |be expected from one who is about to witness the casting out of god which he has served long and zealously.
 Tomorrow, not this evening, belongs to the first named class. In all of the unborn tomorrows to come, it has perfect confidence that its choice for delicious days of delirious grape juice jags will be vindicated by bulg ing pocketbooks and normal heads in place of depleted pockets and bursting heads.
 To the second class, all times, tempera- lures and conditions are adaptable. Dead yesterday, living today and tomorrow yet to he born, belong to it. When tomorrow comes
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
HINDERING HOOVER

The criticism of Food Controller Hoover yesterday before the senate Investigating com mittee by Senator Reed was entirely unmerit- ed-and uncalled for. In seeking reason for this attack upon Mir. Hoover, one does not have to go far.
 Senator Reed, since the very first sugges- tion of food control in the United States un- der Mir. Hoover, has been severely critical and many of his utterances have been given wide distribution by certain element of the press, and much damage has been done to food conservation thereby. It is apparently the senator's belief that the law of supply and demand should govern all markets where food supplies are concerned.
 He particularly objects to the two-dollar- per-bushel price set by the government or
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
AMERICANS MAKE GOOD
Seattle Post.Intelligencer)

Seattle Postlntelligencer)
 The episode of Saturdays engagement around Gou. zeaucourt. the front of the war; where Ameri. engineers caught between the opposite lines of troops typical of what may be expected Ameri units. their splendid conduct and intelligent initiative under the perplexng circumstances. American engineers have been pushing the railroad for the British troops rapidly ground was gained. and their efficient help has been acknowledged in General Haigs dispatches from the front Saturday there German counter attacks in force in the of which the American constructing and operating gneers found themselves stalled between the firing lines Seeking shelter in shell pits. and lying flat on the ground the battle proceeded their heads until the engineers able to join the British Then they changed their shovels picks rifles cartridges and fought by the side Tommies throughout the action.
 The incident emphasizes American quality that will characterize all of soldiers in the European ons; quality initiative. of thinking for oneself exceptional circumstances. Soldiers of less intel gence would have been mown down captured like sheep in Saturdays emergency Again. incident dcates that American soldiers unused to trench work give good account of themselves under shell and chine gun fre There is theory that troops must be gradually accustomed to the danger and helish clamor the front otherwise panic is likely to seize them The incident of the American engineers has proven otherwise Witness the of the Tennessee corporal who indignant the interruption of his rail work that he borrowed English rife and tough: like tiger all day beside the Tommies.
 It is what expect from soldiers. There are no yellow streaks in the true American makeup there courage. intelligence honor fair play and in sol ders at the front health. strength. discipline and the will enforce the American purpose. Saturdays skr mish only sample of the American soldiers capacity
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07

forces rushed from Russia saved her armies along the Isonzo and the Trentino from seri- ous disaster. The Turks are less powerful than they were a year ago, and repeated de- feats have greatly lowered the morale of Tur- kish soldiers. The Bulgarians were defeated at Monastir by the Serbs, but their forces can still be counted on by the Teutons, but for ac- tivity on the Macedonian front alone
 By sweeping changes in physical require nents for her soldiers, and drawing on every available man, from youth to men well into middle age, Germany has probably maintained an army of 100000 men on the western front. But she can hardly have the two mil lion reserves required to keep her fighting strength at this figure. Her losses this year from savage allied assaults cannot be replaced She is slowly but surely being bled to exhaus- ton. When this exhaustion is complete, the allied military. victory will have been won. It seems to be the opinion of the experts that this decision will not be gained this year. and possibly not by the end of 1919 But there is certain to be more cooperation between the allies this year than last, and therefore fewer German successes in any section.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
GET AMERICAN WARARMY OUT
 OF CLASS ONE
Associated Press)


 WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. B. All of the men who will serve in American war armies will come from the first class under the new draft plan as outlined under the question naires recently sent out by the pro- vost generals office. General Crow der announces that this means that young men without dependents will fight the battles of America on the field against the Teutons.
 For this reason alone 1t Is urged that the registrants who are filling out the questionnaires be careful and accurate in their answers and con suit the legal advisory boards which have been appointed by the govern ment to assist in this work. The work is going forward steadily and the registrants will soon be classi- fled under the new system.
 General Crowder also recommends that all men having become of eli. gible age since June 5. last, be re- ouired to register immediately for classification. It Is thought that con eress will authorize this as soon as measure can be introduced and passed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
THE FIRST STEP

When the Fairbanks members of the ter ritorial branch of the council for national de- tense determined at its meeting Wednesday evening to get behind the work for food con- servation, the first organized effort locally in this important feature of war preparation was started. It does not reflect very much credit on the town when one stops to think of the months which have passed since the war started and the great savings made by food organization throughout the nation as a whole, and then size up what has been done locally heretofore.
 Regrets in this case, as Ill many others, will not replace the food which could have been saved had properly organized effort been made. This being true, it is up to us now to fall in with the boards plans and further them as rapidly as is possible. The cards which are to be printed and issued by the board should be ready for distribution Ill d short time, and. everyone should avail him self of the opportunity to secure one as early as possible.
 Recent events in the world war, and prophecies of others to come shortly, afford convincing evidence that the present year will have to produce more food conservation than was planned for last year. This fact is fore casted by the national food administration in a recent statement that new instructions would shortly be issued for even greater economies than have heretofore been urged.
 The cause for the renewed pleas tor greater savings of certain items of food ant the substitution of certain other articles IL found in the European food conditions France, as the nation who first bore the great brunt of the struggle is now feeling the ef- 1ects of the war greatly, and her food sup plies, especially wheat, are alarmingly short More wheat will have to be shipped to the French people than was heretofore figured on Already France is cutting down the rations of her civilian population.
 Dispatches yesterday officially forecast the early establishment of a compulsory war ration. Such action apparently could only be caused by possible shortage of food sup plieS The increased activity of the German submarines, greater numbers of which arc being used than ever before, may for time Icurtail England's supplies, which she must ship across the Atlantic. Even though the patrol ships sink ever increasing numbers of the U-boats, until the surplus supply of these boats has been exhausted through the anti submarine campaign the losses to merchant shipping must of necessity be larger than the normal rate heretofore This will inevitably result in the loss of many tons of food sup, plies which must be made good by conserva tion in the United States.
 The action of the recently created board is timely. It is the patriotic duty of every American citizen to support it freely anC loyalty.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
ANOTHER FOOD SOURCE

bill that will throw open for entry and make more available the agricultural of the public lands Alaska been conserved for the coal oii and deposits that they contain reported to the senate from the public lands final day of the last session by Senator Reed Shoot of Utah. and will up action when that body meets after the fall recess. An identical bill approved by the senate the sixtyfourth but failed to hooOme law After full compliance with the homestead aws the entry receive patent for the reserved lands entered bv him, with reservation the United States of all coal oil and that may be contained in the lands and the right to prospect for. mine and remove the same. The measure is intended an incentive to the Alaska. and that extent increase the available food supply of the country No opposition anticipated to early passage of the and the senate has heretofore registered approval of its terms.
 Further stimulation to the development of the re- sources of Alaska contained in another and similar bill that likewise passed the senate in the
 extends the provisions of law applicable to the United States permitting entry under the mineraland laws of portions of the public domain that have been withdrawn containing deposits of coal phosphate nitrate potash, oil asphatic minerals United proper congress has inaugurated definite policy of separate dispositions of surface hold ings and mineral deposits beneath them No reason seems to exist why similar policy should not be ex tended to Alaska and the present is put for ward with that object in view. The bill has the hearty approval of the secretary the interior and its early enactment into law Is confidently predicted
 COPYRIGHTED Tokyo dispatches to the New York World Japans revel of wealth and ease experienced for the past years. has ended by Americas par ticipation in the The embargo on American iron and steel caused shipbudng works to close down. The gold embargo was heavier blow In 1916 the balance of trade United States @6soo0o0 in favor of Japan. Three months ago not . single workman was idle. but many are now out of work wages arc being while prices of commodities continue to rise
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
The Joy OF
Coming Motherhood
a Wonderful Remedy That IL a Natural
Aid and Relieves the Tension.

The expectant mother revolves in her
mind all we understand by destiny. And
it is of the utmost Importance that her
physical comfort be our first thought.
There is most splendid remedy for
this purpose, known as Mothers Friend.
1t is applied over the muscles of the
stomach, gently rubbed in and at once
penetrates to relieve strain on nerves
cords and 1igaments. 1t makes the mus
Giles so plant that they expand easily
when baby arrives and pain and danger
at the crisis is naturally less.
Mothers Friend is for external use
only, is absolutely safe and wonderfully
effective. 1t enables the expcctant
mother to preserve her health and
strength and she remains pretty
mother by having avoided the suffering
and danger which would otherwise ac-
company such an occasion. Every nerve
muscle and tendon is thoroughly lubri-
Gated.
Mothers Friend is prepared by the
Bradfield Regulator Co, ills Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. They will mail Won
an intensely interesting "MotherhooJ
Book" Write them to send it to YOU
and in the meantime send or phone ia
your druggist today for bottle OF
Mothers Friend.
Every woman should laid nature in
her glorious work Mothers Friend
makes It possible for you to do so. and
should be used regularly, without fail
night and morning.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs Phillip Bodenheimer and her
daughter. Julie, of New Orleans, are
visiting their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs
Simon Klot, at 1884 Miner Crescent.
Mrs. II. G.. Barclay left yesterday for
a 10 days visit to Jacksonville and St
Augustine, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Badham and Mrs
Norborne Cooke left yesterday for a
short visit to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Buxton Wells, who
are spending sometime in Florida, Will
remain until Mr.. Wells receives a call
to report to the aviation corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Marquis are spend
ing a few weeks in Florida
Mrs. Gardiner Green has returned from
a short stay with friends in Gadsden,
and has returned to her apartments at
the Plaza at Fairfield.
Miss Maybelle Tatum, who spent the
past two weeks with relatives inPratt-
vile, has returned to Birmingham and
will be with her sister. Mrs. Gardiner
Green, at her apartment at Fairfield
Miss Emma Agee Madison will return
tomorrow from Jacksonville. where she
spent the past two weeks with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Hollis Bush, who had OK
pected to occupy the Calvin Jones house
at Roebuck Springs, will remain for the
next few months at Fairfield.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. George c. OIL
yer will regreet to learn that Mr.. Oliver
is i'll at his home at West End.
Mrs. Joseph Walker has returned from
Chattanooga, where she visited Lieu
tenant Walker, who is stationed at Fort
Oglethorpe.
Friends of Mrs. David Roberts VIII
regert to learn that she is i'll at ST. Vim
cents hospital, following a mastoid OPP
GRAFTON. which followed her recent i'll
ness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Charles o, Locke is the guest of
her son, Mr.. Charles O. Locke, Jr who
is attending Sewanee Military academy
at Sewanee, Tenn.
Mrs Harmon Johnson, the guest OF
Mrs. Leroy Percy, will return to her
home in Athens. Ga. tomorrow
Mr.. and Mrs. Ignacia Agurcia of Hon
uuIds, VINO are tne guests OF MI and
Mrs Priestley Toulmn sill spend few
days with Mrs. Agurcias brother Mr.
Edmund Ewing and Mrs. Ewing, at Bes-
sic Mines, before returning home.
Mrs. Hubert Scruggs will leave today
for Montgomery to attend the allies
ball.
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Boorse, who have
spent sometime at Pensacola are the
guests of Mrs. Boorse' parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Glass, en- route to Milwau-
kee. Mr.. Boorse is a member of the
naval training corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert Blair will leave
next week fc> New Orltans, where they
will make their home
Mrs. Hartley Moon, wife of Major Moon
of the Rainbow division, is spending the
weekend in the city with friends, hav-
ing come up from Goodwater, where she
Is with relatives during Major Moon s
stay abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
FOR MRS. JACKSO

Mrs. j. S. Wilcox entertained an infor-
nal knitting party at her home yester-
day afternoon. complimenting Mrs. j..
hirkman jackson. who has recently come
to Birmingham to make her home. The
tea table was adorned with pink gladiola,
and was presided over by Mrs j. d. Will
yfcox The guests included: Mrs. Jackson,
Mrs. Charlie Jackson, Mrs. II. Key Mil
ner, Mrs w. r. MeGavock, Mrs. Victor
II. Hanson, Mrs. J. t. Heflin, Mrs. Miles
Watkins, Mrs. Edmund Rueker, Jr., Mrs.
Mark Hanna, Mrs. ]. B. Danforth, Miss
Claflin of Philadelphia, Mrs. Theresa
Johnson, Mrs. Eugene Ware Mrs. Otto
Stolker, Mrs. Emmett oNeal, Mrs. Ster-
ling Wood, Mrs. Henry NJ. Edmonds,
Mrs. w. II. Hackney. Mrs. Stanley
Woodward, Mrs. w. r. J. Dunn, Mrs.
Clarence Mason, Mrs. Phares Coleman,
Miss Margaret Coleman, Mrs. John D.
Mcneil, Mrs. Troy Halls, Mrs. Merrill
Pratt, Mrs. Forney Johnston, Mrs w. w.
Wi kerSon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
In Assuming the Presidency of the Birmingham
Sunday School Graded Union I Extend An
Invitation to All Teachers to Join U.s.

they understand, and we carry them
through systematic study of the Bible,
with understanding and eomprehen-
sion.
Our ministers are of great help in
the work of the Graded union" Mrs.
Glass said DIR. J. A. Duncan is at pres
ent giving series of most interesting
lectures to the adult classes. The first
semester finished the Book of Exodus
and the next semester will include the
book of Isiah. In these lectures the min
listers can do q gerat deal of influential
work, and their help is appreciated and
earnestly desired. Every year we have
had courses of lectures which have
proven very enjoyable and beneficial"
The Graded union year by year has
advanced and become more efficient in
its mission Mrs. Glass said, land each
step has been development of the
work which has built on firm founda-
ton union which has done splendid
work for the Sunday schools of this dis
trict."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09

| n IKE 1.-THE Rock of Ages Swhen
storms of war, worldwide suffer-
e ing, and sorrow stalk hand in
hand, and the whole land is covered with
gloom and depression, the church and
its auxiliaries stand, firm, mistaken,
and undaunted.
The church, the haven of rest from all
worldly cares, the Sunday school, where
the first precepts are taught to the young
lads who later must face the cannons
roar and the shrapners swift passage,
linked indissoluably together were never
stronger than now; never firmer than
now; never more essential to the rest
and peace of the tortured world weary
and the work goes steadily and stead
tasty on.
Years ago, when Birmingham was lit
tie more than village, a little group
of valiant Sunday school workers banded
together for the purpose of founding
what was then known as 1.-THE Primary
Cnion;" this organization was founded
and promoted by one of the most be-
loved and one of the most beautiful
Christian characters whose influence has
ever been shed in this communicates.
William Hardie-and from the efforts
of small coterie of earnest. sincere
advocates of Sunday school work the
splendid Birmingham Sunday School
Graded union has emerged, OF which
Mrs. Hardie all along has been the hon.
orary president
With the announcement that Mrs =
+. Moore, who followed Mrs. Ifardie rs
active president and who has filled this
position with grace and honor to herselt
and the, Graded union during the past 16
years, would no longer be connected
with the work as president on account
OF her active work as superintendent of
the State Bible School association OF
Alabama, Mrs. e. 7. Glass was chosen
as her successor
Mrs. Glass has for the past 10 wears
been at the head of the highest division
of the Graded union, namely. the "AduIt
Class" and she is amply fitted bv abtI-
lty and experience to assume the posi
ton of president of the Graded ,in,on
and to be a worthy successor of Mrs,
Moore.
In speaking of the forthcoming years
work and of her acceptance of the high
OFFICE of president, Mrs. Glass said YES
terday:
In asusming the office of president 1
ask first of all that the teachers of the
entire district join the Graded union and
lend their cooperation in our efforts to
accomplish good results. I ask this feel
ing the tremendous responsibility of the
ONCE or president Following our be-
Ioved Mrs Moore is not an easy task
She is so capable and SO equal to the
position of leading the Graded unnn
tnat have come to think that Mrs.
moore and the Graded union are synony-
NOUS terms; for Mrs. Moore belongs TO
the Graded union, and the Graded union
belongs to Mrs. Moore My thoughts and
.eenhgs are so interviewer with Mrs.
Moore ana the Graded union and the
apieliaiu work she has done. that it is
impossible for me to separatA one f,on,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-09
MR.. AND MRS. CARTWRIGHT
ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Cartwright en-
tertained at a supper party lasting pre-
ceding the rehearsal for the wedding of
Miss Malie Moughon and Mr.. George
Morris, which will be an event of this
evening. The guests were seated at small
tables, which were adorned with Ophelia
roses and the guests included: Miss
Moughon, Mrs. Trammell, grandmother
of the groom; Miss Eugenia Byars of
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward S.
Claughton of Montgomery, Miss Ruth
Willetts of Chicago, Mr., and Mrs w. L..
Hogue of Marion, Miss Elizabeth Ca
baniss. Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Moughon.
Capt. and Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hine, Mrs. c. c. Parrot of
Gndsden, Mrs. Walter Sessions. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Houseal, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Fl Cabaniss, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Smith,
Mr.. George Morris, Mr. T. o. Smith, Jr,,
Mr.. William Moughon. Jr., Mr.. David
Fox, Mr.. Edward Lamb of Norfolk and
others.