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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
FARM LOAN BONDS
TO BEAR d. PERCENT

WASHINGTON, Oct 30.-Farm
loan bonds in the future will bear
only - per cent interest instead
of five per cent. carried BY the last
block OF more than s50.OOO.O0O Of
fered last May. II was stated today.
Since these bonds 20 be issued soon
will be absorbed entirely by the
treasury. however. the reduction will
have little practical effect on the
market
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
The Innocent Suffer Even Unto
the Third and Fourth GeIer-
ations, But Relief is
Now IN Sight.

IL has long been accepted as a
matter OF course that The sins 81 the
fathers must be suffered by lnno-
cent posterIty yet ID is hard 20 be-
come reconciled 20 this condition.
The heritage Of physical inarmity
is handicap under which thous-
ands must face the battle of life.
Scrofula is probably the most no.
ticeable Of the transmitted blood
disorders. though there are other
more severe diseases OF the blood
that pass from one generation Oh am
other. $50 matter what Inherited
blood talnt you mas be labor.ng uH-
der. = S. D offers hope This
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
HARD COAL.

is getting scarcnr each day People
Will be fortunate II they can get
all the soft coal they need. Have
YOU a soft coal stove? See our line
before you buy. Quality is up to
our usual standard and prices are
close. Reimold, at 125 n Main st.
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

Il saw the Compound advertised
IN our paper. and tried it. 1t has
restored my health so 7 can do all
my work and / am so grateful that
I am recommending it to my
friends Mrs. ID. NJ. ALTERS. r. r.
4, Oregon, I'll.
Only women who have suffered
the fortunes OF such troubles and
have dragged along from day TO day
can realize the relief which this
famous root and herb remedy.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. brought 10 Mrs. Alters.
Women everywhere in Mrs. AL
ters' condition should profit by her
recommendation and If there are
any complications write Lydia Z.
Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn. Mass.
for advice. The result of their 40
years experience is at your service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

a n or 9 a n / c
trouble which
pulled me down
until / could
not put my foot
TO the floor and
could scarcely
do my work, and
as / live on a
small farm and
raise six hun
dred chickens
every year, it
made it very
hard for mo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
PVT. PALK0WSKI Is
SEVERELY WOUNDED

Pvt. Joseph J. Palkowski, who en-
listed in the infantry in June of 1917
at South Bend. was severely wound
ed in action Sept. q. according TO
word received by his mother, Mrs.
Frances Palkowski, 1899 ". Fass-
nacht av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
Linen Specials

10 pieces of 7O-inch imported
mercerized DamaSk at $1.OO
lnterurbah Day Special. Reg
ular price SIPS. Finished like
pure linen, launders perfectly.
Pure Linen Glass Toweling,
red or blue check, fast color and
remember pure linen, CSC
value. InteTurban Day only
&c.
2fx2l Half Linen Napkins. very
good weight look and wear like
pure linen, $500 value. Interurban
Day only, $3.50 per dozen.
One lot of Soiled guest size Bath
Towels, about 5 dozen jacquard de-
signs and with colored borders, val
ueS to 25C. Interurban Day only
lac each.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

Room for a few more trucks and
cars at the Martin Garage. Centrally
located Home 5515; Bell ia.
Advt. s770-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
NOW RAISES
600 CHICKENS
After Being Relieved of
Organic Trouble by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.

Oregon. I'LL took Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

The best service for amateur ko-
dak finishing at Schilling's.
Advt 911O-3O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30
BRITISH BOMB HUNS
FAR BEHIND FRONTIER

LONDON. Oct 30.-The British
independent air force again has beer
busily engaged IN bombing German
positions far behind the battle line
and has met with good results. ac-
cording TO the Official communica-
ton tonight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

Three Big Special Items for the Men
make faster than from the saving you make buying these
three specials 0 Thursday:
natural color perfect hose
that sells regularly a Thursday special 45c
Bath Robes including the Indian designs $3.50 robe tor
for 81. 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

OIIUCIWCdI dIuGS
Women'S Carter Union Suits. light weight,
ga wool. steam Shrunk, hand trimmed. a
broken line but have the best sizes on hand.
Always sold for S2.75 and $500 Special for
$500, $3.50.
Chldren's Union Suits, medium weight,
ecru feeced, high neck long sleeve, ankle
length, soc value for 35c.
Warm Wool Gloves
Cashmere Gloves, feec lined, one or two
clasp gray, black, khaki, at 59c, 85c, $1.O0.
Wool Jersey Gloves at $50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

5000 growing girls dark tan, low
heel, high top Boot Self 4 AZ
Service Shoe price ..........F' TV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

$500 boys heavy tan, high top, two
buckle buckle. s Shoe S Shoe. Self 3.75
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

$500 misses patent leather and kid
top. Self Service Shoe 2 TX
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

Silk and WOo. ,Oplin, 4O-in.,
dark blue only, $3.50 value at
$1.39.
Crepe Meteor, 4o-inch, all the
new dark colors, $3.50 value at
$1.9S.
Satin MesSaline, so inches
wide, all colorS including black,
$500 value at $1.69.
Shepherd Check and PlaidS,
50 and As inches wide, S1.OO
value at 75c.
Storm SergeS, all wool, SO
inches wide, in navy, gray and
black, at $1.45.
Long Cloth, 50 inches wide,
good weight for underwear, at
Zoe.
NainSook, so inches wide,
fine even weave, 10 yard piece,
$2.35.
Pink NainSook and BatiSte,
40 inches wide, very fine quail
ity for underwear and gowns, at
sec.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-30

5000 one lot of WOmen'S Shoes;
black, high heel with white and chamOiS
colored top. self Service 2 or
Shoe price -. W
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
3 BALLOT BOXES AT
EACH VOTING PLACE
ON NEXT MONDAY
Three Issues to Be Voted
On, Movie Ordinance, Tax
and Bond Issues on
May 6

Monday Birmingham voters viii
have to have a guide with them to
show them which box to put their
ballots In. There will be three
boxes nj each voting place and In
eneh ono the voter will have to
nut the right ticket or II won't
count the way he wants 1t to.
This is brought about by the fact that
there are three separate and distinct is
sues to be voted upon. The city bond
issue for 100000 for high school pur-
poses, the changing OF the sinking fund
tax levy from mills to 2 mills. and the
ordinance making 1t lawful to operate
high grade motion picture shows on sun
day in the city OF Birmingham will ali
have 10 he decided at this election.
There will be three separate ballots. and
Zach ballot will be counted separately.
The lob of getting the ballot boxes ready
"a ahout the biggest task of the pre-elec-
ition preliminaries There will have to
be hi boxes for the 81 voting places in
Rirminghlm This means distinct sup
Div of ballots and equipment for each
ballot box.
boxes" said II. S. Ryall. clerk of the
city commission, who Is engaged In
making ready for the election. II
never have heard OF an election in any
part of the country where it took three
boxes 10 handle the voting at each voting
place. due to the fact that there were
three issues to be decided upon. There
may have been. but am not aware Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02

The slogan is inspired by press dis
patch from Washington to the effect that
the President has set the example by
buying another $50 on the installment
PLANS down and S a month.
TT is an excellent idea" said Chair
man Coffin. "and 1 believe Birmingham
will respond generously to this additional
appeal to her patriotism today Ger
many has record of one bond to every
10 persons, and the United States must
and will-beat that"
There was hearty response to the re-
quest Of the chairmen of the Liberty
Loan committee to all who had made
subscriptions for bonds, either on pledge
cards handled by the woman's commit
tee and the Boy Scouts, or any other sub
scription blanks to go to the banks and
arrange for the payments. The Liberty
Loan windows of the banks were
thronged all day yesterday by this class
of bond buyers. and remained open un-
til o clock. 1t is announced that they
will remain open hereafter until later
hour, IL necessary. for that purpose.
At the request of Chairman Coffin,
the following subscription blank is repub-
lished, and the attention of all who signed
it is directed to the clause printed in
black letter:
Birmingham, Ala, April ......, 1918.
Desiring to subscribe for portion
of the third Liberty Loan issue to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
C. H. s. CADETS WILL
HOLD WALL-SC!AL
CONTEST THURSDAY
Companies A and B Will Be
Pitted Against Each Other
as Will the Squads From
Second Platoon

Cadets of the Central High school bat
talon will stage their first competition
in wall scaling at Magnolia park on
Thursday, May 9, at $50 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Interest in the contests is daily increas-
ing and the picked squads from Compa-
MES A and b are working hard to per-
feet themselves in the strenuous task
cut out for them.
Nearly a month ago Maj. Tom Akers.
commandant of the battalion. caused TO
be constructed a "wall' of the sort gem
orally used throughout the United States
ond platoons of each company elected
squads Of eight to represent them.
Rules governing the events will be ex-
actly similar to those in force elsewhere
for lile contests. and competent judges
will keep close tab upon tine manner III
which the trained squads get over the
wall and the time required for each.
AS now planned, the squads represent
ing the first platoons of Companies
and b will be pitted against each other
and the squads from the second platoons
will engage in a like competition.
Until Wednesday the cadets have been
training in getting over the wall without
taking their guns, and it is whispered
the fast time, ii seconds, has been made
| by each company. This Nousd indicate
| that fast time, II seconds, has been made
when the public exhibition with arms Is
| staged next week.
| Sponsors for both companies and FOL
] each squad have been selected. and the
| interest among the girls of The ~
| school is fully equal to that in the ranks
/ of the cadets themselves.
| A battalion drill and formal parade VII
precede the wall-scaling events. A large
| audience is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
ANDY BIRD VICTIM
OF FATAL SHOOTING
AT MACHINE WORKS
Search for Arthur Sims,
Negro, Charged With
the Crime, Proves
Fruitless

Lingering between life and death. An
derson Bird, negro, former employee of
the Hardie-Tynes Manufacturing COM
pany. is at ST. yincent's hospital receiv-
ing treatment for bullet wound located
directly between the eyes. alleged to have
been inflicted yesterday afternoon at $40
O'Clock by fellow employee, Arthur Sims,
negro, 919 Thirtieth street, north, who
fled from the scene of the crime imme
diately and had not been located this
morning. No hope is held for Birds re-
covery.
Authorities at st. vincent's stated that
Bird had very little chance of living UNI
til noon today. Following the shooting,
which occurred amid a crowd of workers,
it is stated, Bird made good his escape
during the excitement. An ambulance of
Echols g. Long was called and the in
jured negro rushed to medical attention.
The bullet was fired from a large calibre
pistol and inflicted ragged cash directly
between the injured mans eyes.
Bird has been an employee of the
Hardie-Tynes company for many years
and, according to the company's officials,
was considered valuable man. He was
thrown in contact with Sims in the work.
as they worked together. it Is under
stood, as molders helpers. No state
ments were made by the witnesses re-
garding the discussion which resulted in
the shooting.
Officers e. A. Lyons, f.. w. Crump, O.
L. Payne and Capt. G. T. Devine an
swered the call and reached the scene OF
the shooting in less than five minutes
after the shot was fired. a search was
Immediately begun for the escaped ne
gro, who had disappeared as completely
as il the earth had opened and swallowed
him. Though a thorough search was
made over Avondale, East Birmingham.
Woodlawn East Lake and the adjoining
country no trace could be found of his
whereabouts
Sims is described as being about Is
years of age, five feet ten inches in
height, weight about las pounds, with
small moustache. He lived with his wife
at 919 Thirtieth street, north. 1t is
thought that he will soon be caught, as
the department has an excellent recent
picture of him. as well as olher descrip-
tions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
Parking Ordinance Is
Being Violated, Says
Chief of Police Shirley

Autoists, motorcyclists, and the staid
followers of old "Dobbin' now have every
cause for the exercise of the utmost eau
tion in The manner in which they pilot
their respective steeds over the streets
Of this city, or for that matter, leave
them "at ease within the confines OF
Birmingham.
Strict orders have been issued to the
police force by Chief Shirley stating that
AL violators of the parking traffic regu-
lations are TO be hailed into court to show
cause for such negligence.
Ills letter, which was posted at head
quarters yesterday, reads follows;
My attention has been called to
violations OF the parking ordinances
Nos. 1926 and 1927 of the code of 1917.
You must enforce these laws to the
letter. Patrolmen in the vicinity Of
safety zones are expected to see that
the markers are in their proper posi-
lions and report to the captains such
markers as are out of repair or
broken.
See that the safety zone regulations
are strictly enforced.
"A laxity in enforcement of these
traffic laws is bringing criticism to the
commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
STATEMENT MARCH 4, 1918
E-SnVTNF(EsC

Recognize our former secretary It's
Blanks, and though he looks like an ad-
lniral. he isn't-not yet-but the Birming-
ham bunch is betting on him, and hop
ing to see him fall off of regular bat
tleship right out here on the Warrior
river, at the end Of the war, and I'M
load cargo of German war relics for
the city museum.
In letter to Jeff Bailey of The Age
Herald Blanks says:
TT is hard to realize that I have been
away from Birmingham for month.
This is the longest time | have been
and nothing but war with Germany
could keep me away this long.
.One cannot be around New York and
fail to catch the war spirit. This is no
place for slackers.
have been out on the streets at
.-fgfit hesping sch Liberty Bonds have
been very lucky and the training l re-
ceived in Birmingham enabled me to
keep up the reputation of loyal Bir-
minghamer.
Il noted in The Age Herald that Biz
mingham was the first big town to 20
over the top in the third Liberty Bond is
sue and. believe me. it is a real pleas
use to tell these New Workers about it.
They kid me about boosting my town on
every occasion.
II have registered for sea service and
j am anxious to go over.
There are lots Of things of interest
could write but as you well known
we can't talk. Sincerely.
BLANKS EVERETT
april q. 1885,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02

the extent of $......, on an instalment
plan, as a matter of convenience to
me- ] hereby make payment OF per
cent of the above amount, and prom
Use to call at the ..........s..... bank
within the next three days and ar
range further payments under it's
monthly. semi-monthly ar weekly pay
ment plan.
Name ,................
Address ................
prompt compliance with that
course is vitality Important said
Chairman Coffin, land 1 hope there
will be an immediate and general COM
pliance with 1t.
Chairman Fred M. Jackson of the
Birmingham zone committee was busy
all Yesterday getting out letters to the
7O1 committeeman in his zone, urging
them to send in their reports prompt
w ..The zone has done nobly,' said
chairman Jackson, and | want to get
the figures into the federal reserve
board at Atlanta as soon as possible
after the close of the campaign The
feature of the campaign today VIII
he the response to that slogan. For
low the President" Buy just one more
'hond II was predicted at Liberty Loan
beadouarters that subscriptions run
rinp into thousands of dollars would
result birmingham always finishes
stronr" said one of the workers, and
49, neonla are now worked up to a
biyber degree OF patriotism than ever
In ali the history of this big hearted
city'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
George B. Tarrant Is
State u. S. Labor Agent

The appointment Of George B. Tarrant
as state agent of the United States en-
ployment service was announced from
washington yesterday morning. Mr. Tar
mt has already made bond and quail
fed to handle this work OF the govern
ment in Alabama, and will have mead
quarters at 26 North Twentieth street.
Mr.. Tarrant will have in addition TO
Birmingham offices in Mobile, Montgom-
cry, Selma and Dothan, and special at
tention will be devoted to securing la
Dor for industries and farm work. and
he will report on labor conditions gen
orally. He will have several assistants
and as soon as he arrives from Washing
ton he will organize his forces
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
LIDE WILL DEFINE AN
ELECTROCHEMIST
Realtors to Hear Local Engineer at
Luncheon Today at South
ern Club

The birmingham Real Estate exchange
will today be addressed by Martin Lide.
local engineer, at their regular weekly
luncheon at the Southern club. Mr.. Iide
will speak on electrochemical develop
ments IN Alabama and the part that class
~ drvejoprnent will play in Alabamas
future industrial life. His subject. ofYi-
ciaIly stated, is ''why Is an Electrochem-
ist?"
Secretary McDavid has urged through
his weekly bulletin full attendance OF
the membership at the meeting today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
SENATOR f. S. WHITE
MAKES RESPONSE TO
PRESIDENTS APPEAL

In response to the appeal issued last
night by President Wilson, calling ON
purchasers to 'buy another bond today,
Senator Frank S. White bought bond
Yesterday. Mrs. White came only few
seconds behind him in the patriotic work.
however Both of them purchased $50
bonds. Senator White has purchased
literally in all of the bond issues, and
in making the additional purchase stated
that he wished to carry out the desires
of the President.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02

band and there were patriotic exercises
by the children of Minor school, Com
missioner Hornady explained the plan
by which the school tax was to be levied
without increasing the total now being
paid by the property owners of Biz
mingham and told of the imperative
need of increased funds for all school
purposes. He read the appeal made re-
Gently by the people of the eastern Sec
ton of the city to those in the western
section, asking them to help in the fight
for high school facilities in the east, and
the reading of the appeal met with an
enthusiastic response.
Commissioner Brown. whose home is in
the western division of the city, promised
that the west would respond to the needs
of the eastern section, as we'll as to the
needs of central Birmingham, and pre-
dicted a decisive majority at the polls in
favor of the two educational measures.
He also pointed out that the success of
the bond issue and the special tax would
mean the adequate equipment of the
Ensley High school. as well as the erec-
ton of a new Central High school and
a new school in the eastern section The
benefits to be derived by the grammar
schools were also touched upon by the
speaker, and marked enthusiasm was
shown by his hearers.
PRATT CITY MEETING
At Pratt City an address was delivered
by Commissioner Burrus, who explained
the authority of the city to reduce the
sinking fund of the city to mills and
thus open the way for the levy Of the
3-mill school tax without adding to the
total now paid. He also stressed the
needs of the primary schools, as well as
the imperative necessity of providing
hieb school ia cilitieS,
Dr. Charles A. Brown addressed an
enthusiastic meeting of Woodlawn citi-
zens and found the people keenly alive
to the needs of the situation and willing
to cooperate in every way possible to
carry the proposed measure. At Lake
view DR.. ]. II. Phillips discussed the sub
iect in an illuminating manner before
a large audience and met with hearty
response.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02
WALKER COUNTY
RESPONDS TO CAL
Captain Crawford Challenges Cor.
parison With Any County
in State

Walker county will subscribe a
Liberty Loan quota thrice over. ac-
cording to Chairman Jack Crawford
of the Walker Liberty Loan workers,
who was in Birmingham last night.
walker will not only subscribe its
quota af s126,0oO three for one said
Mr.. Crawford, but I am willing to
challenge comparison with any coun-
ty in the stae to show that we will
have more subscribers in proportion to
population than any other county IN
Alabama"
According to Chairman Crawford. his
county has a team of workers on the
Liberty Loan which cannot be deupli-
Gated anywhere.
1--WE have such confidence in them.~
he said, that we are willing to lend
their services to some of the more
backward communities to help out Il
necessary. Two Jasper banks alone
have sold for cash more than the
county's quota and there are seven
banks in walker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-02

II nut If there ever was or ever Will be-
herewith extend my sympathy to the
clerk who has to stock the ballot boxes
with the necessities for holding the cleo
ton"
THE election comes on Monday, May 8.
and there is very little opinion regard
ing the tax measure and the hign schooi
hond issue. other than that they will
hoth carry. But on the Sunday movie
question, opinion is divided and widely
different as to the outcome. This issue
has come to be one of wide interest. and
1t would be hard to venture a safe con-
clusion on this question.