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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10

fitted up with brush. comb, powder
and any other toilet necessities Of the
newcomer which the giver of the bas-
ket concludes to add. There is bow
Of gauze ribbon, in pink, fastened to
the hood of the cradle. 1t is not his
babyship's fault that the world is war.
ring-nOr his mOther's-they both are
entitled to such pretty little gifts as
these that represent time and kindly
thoughts, but very little money.
The basket for the table is made of
crepe paper over pasteboard founda-
ton, and has rustic handle, contrived
by winding heavy wire or small sticks
or twigs with paper. Any two colors
may be used for the flouncings that
cover the pastebonrd foundation. but
brown or green in two shades make
the right sort of background for all
flowers. Or the basket may be In
gayer colors II 1t Is to hold foliage
or growing greenery.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
Petticoats Are Narrow.

In tailored suits the narrowness Of
the skirt has rung the knell of the pet
ticoat. but for thin frOcks this most
feminine of garments necessarily holds
its own. The petticoat must be Of the
same length as the frock under which
1t is worn, and it may be made of
batiste. fine nainsook, nousseline de
sole. tussor or white crepe de chine.
They are forcedly narrow, for fashion
has decreed the skimpiness Of skirts.
1t is. however, quite permissible to full
them slightly. especially Il the dress
that covers them is sslt n. the hem to
make walking easier. With conserva-
tive women delicate hand embroidery
VIII always be :he favOrite trimming.
In,Station lace and fine picot tulle give
an effect of greater fuffiness and are
much less costly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
BREEDING GUINEA PIGS

Guinea pigs breed at a very
early age. but their capacity for
reproduction has been greatly
exaggerated and a mistaken no
ton has become fixed in the
minds Of many people.
Ordinarily five itters may be
expected in a year. averaging
about three young each. The
first litter produced by female
usually consists of but one or
two. Subsequent ones are COM
monty larger. but they rarely
number more than five or six. A
female in her. breeding prime
may be expected to raise about
IL to Is young each year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
Conservative Shoes for Fall.

Conservative colors and sensible
cuts. which are almost mannish In
their effect. are the features in shoes
for women for late fall business. job
bers report that retailers are now
looking for shoes of this sort, not only
from the desire to steer clear of doubt
full novelties, but because, in the busi-
ness which they have already done
over the counter for fall, there has
been comparatively little demand for
anything else. Mahogany and dull
black calfskins are the most popular
In tairored walking boots, while In
shoes for more dressy wear black pat
ent feathers and few shades of gray
are selling. .E.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10

that was the reason, or one of the rea-
sons. why public opinion in this coun-
try failed to listen to the warnings Of
ordnance experts and provide adequate
appropriations for artillery mnnufac.
ture years ngo. For the last 10 years
the war department has been telling
congress that artillery could not be
made quickly after the outbreak Of
war. A year would be required to be-
gin deliveries on any guns in quantity,
these experts told congress. To pro-
vide for artillery manufacture on
vast scale would take even longer. be.
cause in that event literally scores of
new plants would have to be built, mil
lions of dollars worth of machine tools
and equipment would have to be pro-
vided and thousands upon thousands
Of men would have to be taught
line of work unknown TO them at the
outset. That is precisely what the
ordnance department has been doing
since the declaration of war. 1t has
been creating manufacturing facili-
ties to make artillery. Arrangements
We're made to provide our troops with
artillery of British and French manu-
facture while our own manufacturing
resources were being developed. Al
though thus far, this reliance upon
the resources of our allies has proved
naturally the war de-
partment is anxious to gain indepcnd-
ence in its artillery supply mt the
earliest possible moment, and that Is
the. task upon which the energies OF
the ordnance department are now
Every possible effort Is
being made to expedite production Of
artillery. ler,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
G4A~ Razza-A,
Pockets Remain,

Pockets are n trimming feature that
remain in good style in spite of the
fact that they are no novelty. Real on
seeming pockets, faced or lined witt
white or colored satin, are used smart
ly on some Of the new models Of navy
blue serge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10

the graceful coat of smooth duvetyn
at the right Of the picture. 1t is in
taupe gray, with shawl collar and deep
cuffs of martin fur. Three big buttocs
NJ the foot of the front panels are the
only ornamental feature in this very
dignihed wrap. The design could hard
ly be improved upon, and is of the ex-
cellent character that never grows tire
some,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
Smart Tam o, shantsr,.

Especially for the young girls. thA
new beaver Tam O. Shanters that arr
shown in the shops are very smart.
They are made of heavy, soft beaver,
with puffed, one-sided crowns and .
snug-fitting band about the head. They
come in black, dark blue and othea
cniors.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-10-10
Proper Housing.

Proper housing is an important fac
tor In the successful raising Of hogs.
Too often this is neglected, when lit
tie expense and effort would be re-
Quired to provide good. serv;csabie
well-ventilated houses which give am
pie protection from cold and admit
sunshine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
A Week of Momentous Events

of the great weeks of the has just ended Its big " have bewderng their rapid succession, and is much to hope that they the precursors of the complete victory upon which the allies have deter mined
 looking to has of being genuine The allies have sent their terms which include evacuation of cuped territory Rehabilitation and vorcement from the Ta empires With Bulgaria out of the Turkey will be helpless Communication between the Turk and the Hun will be cut With Turkish armies routed captured in Palestine and hard Mesopoama the Sultan accept what ever terms the allies impose.
 front for Austria along the Danube nothing of the posed position which it will leave Emperor Cars Albania
 These events of the result of the weeks remark able military achievements under Marshal Fochs direction Palestine and Macedonia alone good deed but on the western front Foch his rhammer blows along nearly 300 miles of the French Belgian Nearly 100000 prisoners have been during week. which in itself enough the mtarsts spend many sleepless night
 Whe the Huns are and receiving these heavy blows rom all sdes President Wilson ana denes III the cleares and unmistakabe what they may expect Boiled down his that Germany must accept what the allies give. The allies even deal with those in authority Germany must redeem herself oefore she even entitled to league ot nations which wars as this do not occur again.
 These are bad days, indeed, for the Hohenzolerns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
CREDIT AND RIssuLrs

From Stars and Stripes, France
 young red headed Irish private was emerging from front-line dugout with the other members of his squad. As the last man came into the open German thrown grenade fell only few feet away. Without seconds hesitation the young private jumped forward, put his foot on the grenade and saved the remainder of the squad, although one of his legs was blown off and he suffered other injuries which resulted in his death two days later.
 Back at the field hospital, when he was asked how it happened, he answered sim ply. "They got me with a grenade He madA no mention of having saved seven lives at the loss of his own. He claimed no credit With him it was merely a matter of results-of having accomplished what he set out to accomplish regard less of anything else
 This young American privates exam pie should stand as an emblem of the war--which is not a matter of who may get any credit out of it, but purely a matter of results.
 rca*.n~ Cer1sassr ir 7a'l thct co-n+s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

A woman is never satisfied with what. nature gave her. She is always either
 adding to it or getting rid of it. The married man<who can speak seven languages isn't any better off than is tho
 married man who can speak but one lan- euage. He isn't going to get chance to say much anyway.
 A woman gets awfully tired of having her husband around the house every night But she d rather be that way than let him go out and enjoy himself. Men are just as vain as women. lot
 of men who knocked five years off their ages when they registered to vote, in or.
 der to appear younger than they really were, had a hard time explaining mat ters when the 1S-to-45 registration came up. This would be nicer world if we were all as willing to give a man credit for what he does do as we are to blame him for what he doesn't do. The real reason why man gets mad at collector who duns him is because
 he knows that he owes the money. | The old fashioned girl who used to have a wealth of hair that dropped to the | floor when she took out the hairpins now has a daughter who has a wealth Of 1 store hair that drops on the floor when
 she takes out the hairpins. | When young couple marries. his
 mother thinks her son Is being buncoed. and her mother thinks her daughter Is 1 being buncoed. And, as a rule. both mothers are right.
 | No matter how sick man may feel, his wife is almost certain to inform him that man doesn't know what it is to be 1 sick. l The undertaken is the only business l man we know of who has any use for dead one
 ! In spite of the fact that 2 husband | never loses any of his faults, his wire seems to do lot of fault finding. l Any married man can tell you that l Kipling was wrong when he figured that l a woman is only woman. She can also be a devil or an angel at times as the
 mood takes her fancy.
 | A fat woman and girl who have been eating onions both have hard time act 1 ing sentimental when there is man
 around.
 | And you may have noticed that tho | man who orders them kind" usually
 has the money to pay for them and doesn't have them charged.
 What would the women wear if it
 wasn't for stealing ideas from us men! Some smart woman no.;ced a man get. I ting into pair of overalls, and now the | step-into envelope combination is on the
 market, When she gets out of the hay
 she just steps into em, pulls 'em up,
 and fastens them over the shoulders with | ribbons.
 The corn fed girl with the billiard ta-
 ble legs may imagine that she is stand
 ing on her dignity, but other folks cAn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
"That Liberty Shall Not
 Perish From the Earth"

m HE AGE-HERALD contains this
 4 morning an art supplement to the Sunday edition; It is a reproduc- tion of a poster drawn by the noted artist, Joseph Pennell. In an enlarged form it has been distributed through out the United States to advertise the fourth Liberty Loan.
 The picture shows New York in flames and the Statue of Liberty, the gift of France to America and a sym bol of freedom to all the oppressed nations of the earth, wrecked by ex- plo6ing shells. The head of the state ly goddess lies at the waters edge and at the base of the monument is a pile of debris.
 This striking poster is visualiza- ton of what might have happened to New York if the fortunes of war had gone in favor of Germany And lest we grow confident, it is a re- hinder of the fate that may yet over take the American metropolis if we fail to support our army in France to the utmost of our resources. Gag ing on such scene and realizing that we have been spared the atrocities of the Hun, what man or woman will not gladly make further sacrifices to purchase Liberty Bonds, the means by which our government keeps the Hun at bay?
 Liberty will not perish rom the earth Tho worlds dsnoers cies are fighting gallantlY ats yietoIiously to perpetuate it. In gss 6tude for what has already bee accomplished, as a preparation for Mliat Tafnains to be done and being at the same time thankful that ws nave escaped the horrors of aninva ou Ies IS subscribe levery dollar NJ sn te the fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29

to start out over the hills, with the wife and the kiddies or some congenial friend or friends?
 I happened to be in town on the first Mrs B. B. Conner walking along from church waiting for a street car. Now know the governor is able to tramp, fos he has not forgotten the days he put in around old Spring Hill when he was farmer, and then he has always been a great hunter, not only sitting be- hind dove blinds, but going after quail or stalking big game in the great west.
 I also rode out on the car with Mrs. David Roberts, who had, like the loyal patriot she is, put up her limousine and walked down the mountain side and caught & car and went into church and side, setting a worthy example to many of the younger matrons. She is a won- der. Only few months back she was at the point of death, but she was spared to continue her many good works
 saw others who were accustomed to riding everywhere. They went afoot, but hope the ones I have Singled out will excuse me for using them as examples Of men and women whose loyalty to their church is as great as their loyalty to their country and therefore do not re- main at home just because they have to forego the luxury of their cars
 There is an art in walking. I remember how Walker Percy used to come swing ing out from town on his way to the Country club and it was always de- light to fall in step with him and share his thoughts. And then Wat Connors, who for several years was my neighbor. used to enjoy walking from Mountain Terrace into the city, as did my friend Wimberly. I often see Nat Miller afoot. and Oscar Wells and David Roberts for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29

that city, struck the keynote which can but have nationwide effect.
 Here in Birmingham the atmos- 'phere is surcharged with patriotism and the drive from tomorrow on will be at once intensive and fruitful.
 Chairman J. D. Moore, in charge of the Birmingham zone, has issued a gripping appeal which is sure to meet with liberal response, and Murray Brown, Jefferson county's chairman, has perfected an organization that spells over-the-top achievement.
 For the third Liberty Loan this |countys quota was not quite four mil lion dollars, but that amount was oversubscribed nearly 100 per cent. The allotment this time is nine million two hundred and eighty-nine thousand dollars, but even so large sum should
 
 be, and doubtless will be, more than subscribed. Let's round out a ten million-dol record Jefferson is not only the richest county in the state, but it's citizens are patriotic to the core and are ever eager to invest in Uncle Sam's securities for the prose cution of the war
 Chairman Brown will be able to re- port goodly number of large sub scriptions, but people of moderate means will be expected to make up great volume of the money needed. Every fifty-dollar subscription will be appreciated, of course, but many man and many woman who purposes to buy bond of small denomination can by little self-denial increase his or her investment.
 But this is Liberty Sunday and every church should be filled with whole-hearted people ready to unite in prayers for our soldiers and listen to Godly exhortations on the duty of the hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29

fantry was holding it. . Tank ser- geant stuck his head out of door, way to see if any of the enemy was in the neighborhood. The sergeant imn ediately withdrew 1t and drew his pistol.
 On sticking his head out again, he learned, very much to his surprise, that there was boche next door, who, from all appearances, was endeavorins to obtain like information.
 Again the sergeant peeped round the door facing, but this time the muzzle of his automatic went first. He had but few minutes to wait, as the boche did exactly what the ser- geant thought he would do. He stuck his head out, and the rest was easy.
 Some American sky bombers re- turned content not long ago after an excursion into Germany which had finally disclosed the whereabouts of lurking boche air squadron. con cealed near a we'll hidden. vine hung chateau. The American flyers caught six boche planes on the ground. bombed them to splinters and sailed happily away, lighted in their course by such fine torches as blazing hang ars make.
 A chaplain had stopped to do what he could to aid two dying men. His ministrations ended, he started to re- join his artillery outfit, but took the wrong road. The infantry was ready to so over, and did not care to charge through a Yankee chaplain on the way to get the boche.
 So the chaplain, walking his horse along the entire battalion front, left No Mans Land when he found his own outfit, which was ready for point blank work. Just as he reached the shelter of a ruined tank, the barrage started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29

have tried nearly every form of ex- ercise, for from my youth up I have been fond of both indoor and outdoor athletics, but find that as I grow older care more for being ingGods great outdoors when I want to find rest from my labors than in shutting myself in to go through a set of gymnastics.
 Please do not get the idea that I am knocking those who put in their time in gymnasiums, for I have done my feel that l am entitled to get my recrea- tion out in the open. Horseback riding is fine exercise as is swimming, and the virtue of golf is it takes one out into the fields.
 But all cannot own a fine saddle horse, or live close to a limpid stream, or near clear lake, or the open sea; or even be a member of a country club and have the opportunity to become golfist; just as few can enjoy the rod and the gun, for it is expensive even to belong to a gun club in these days when ammunition  is sky high.
 But our poverty need not debar us from one great pleasure, that of walk ing, and all around Birmingham are some of as picturesque places for strolls or tramps as can be found in the coun- try and I am surprised that some one has not started walking club, for there is joy to be had at little cost right here at our doors.
 I got to thinking about walking, as "gasless Sundays" have caused many who used to get their best outings in their cars to sit idly at home or spend their hours at the club. Of course sI know that many walk to church in the morning, but then comes all the after noon, and what better way to use it than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29

long while used to foot it in from their homes, distance of about three miles.
 I am sorry to confess that lately I am out from home down Clairemont avenue, which is a beautiful walk with the golf links on one side and forest of trees OF the other, but before I get down to the Highland avenue cars some kind friend comes along in his automobile and asks me to ride and I imagine I am in hurry and jump in. go to town and waste enough time to have walked all the way.
 Some mornings get to my front porch and look over the golf links on the Coun- try club ard go down and get on Hong reach'' and feel the springy turf under foot as I face Thigh ball' and by the time have skirted the lake and got ten out on the curve in Highland ave- nue I have filled my lungs with fresh air, I have had my soul lifted by the beauty of the scene, and have reached my office ready to face the days duties.
 Some of my friends talk about wish- ing that they could be lover there' when they would get out of breath over here if they walked a couple of miles or had to pull a short hill. Thank the Lord . lot of our men with grit and determina- tior have joined the selectmen corps and are undergoing real gruelling tramps in order to get in fit condition. Every time e company of them tramp along the streets I lift my hat to them.
 What is more inspiring than to see af regiment of our boys in khaki who have stopped between trains for a little exer- else as they go swinging along the streets in a rhythmic stride which shows that they have been licked into shape at one of the great army camps and are eager to get in France and begin their march towards Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

put on!' exclaimed Bertha the saleslady. Whats the matter, dearie?' asked Tillie McGuff. in the same department. That old sister, Mrs. J. spoopendyke Browpers, who was in here a moment ago pawin' over silks, was tellin' a friend of hers that she considered it her sacred dooty to buy s5ooo worth of Liberty Bonds. The credit man, who's friend of mine, says She ain't paid a nickel on her account in six months. Heigol Well, maybe payin' your store bills aint a sacred dooty.'"
 NO ESCAPE. You can't get away from war talk, No matter where you go; A citizen once tried it,
 With what success I know. ~ He plunged into forest vast, A dark and dismal wild, And hoped from daily cares he'd be A little while beguiled. But there he met a hoary guide Who said to him, By jing, I wouldn't be a-talI surprised To see it end next spring.
 ELF-EvIDENT. "Blashton is a confirmed pessimist."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
REsoUCEFUL

Did you see where an American gum ner emptied his machine gun twice at . charging German without hitting him, then jumped up and knocked the fellow down with blow on the jaw?" asked the pious old gentleman.
 Yes, read the story. I'm afraid the American was poor marksman''
 Maybe so, but he at least showed that in the excitement of the moment he hadn't forgotten what righteous God gave him fist for' PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
Special Rates to
 the State Fair

e PECIAL rates for round trip " tickets to the Birmingham State Fair having been granted, large at tendance of ut-of town visitors is as- sured. The railroad administration had cancelled it's reduced rate conces sion agreed upon sometime ago, but President R. A. Brown of the Fair association made strong appeal to Director General McAdoo which caused reconsideration of the matter with satisfactory results.
 The people of Alabama are enjoy ing high degree of prosperity and thousands would have come to the Fair even on full rate tickets; but the psychological effect of a reduction always counts, and in this particular instance will be appreciabIe in large degree, The advertising which the railroads will give the Fair will alone increase the attendance and the very thought of travelling on special rate ticket will be compelling influence with the multitude.
 The fact is that every exhibition of extensive scope and exceptional inn portance is entitled to liberal treat ment on the part of transportation lines and without the customary re- duced railroad fare as one of the at fractions the public would naturally regard the show as belonging to the second class instead of the first. Our State Fair is not only an institution of the highest excellence, but it is the greatest Fair held in the entire south. Reduced rates, therefore, are distinctly logical.
 This years exhibition will be the most varied and Tn all respects the best yet undertaken. When it opens a week from tomorrow all the exhibits will have been installed and the free acts" will be in full swing
 The management, nntiring in it's cf- forts to stimulate interest in progress sive farming and promote all manner of industrial enterprise, is entitled to unstinted praise and practical support from the people of Birmingham; and one way that citizens should manifest tbeir appreciation of the educative work of the association is by purchas- ing season tickets, which are offered for sale at the low price of $2.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-29
AN ORDEAL IN STORE.

Do you believe that Truth crushed to earth will rise again?" asked the thoughtful man.
 "oh, yes, replied the citizen who has read great many German press re- ports, but I'm afraid she will require strong stimulants to keep her on her feet for the first six months after her return to Germany