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The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04
UNITED STATES USING
 LESS BRITISH TN

Imports of tin into the United States during the calendar year 1917 showed a slight increase notwithstanding the difficulties experienced by American importers in getting foreign export licenses and the fact that the importa- tion of this metal is controlled by our government. ..
 Including the approximate content of imported ore, but not including Alaskan ore, the total imports of tin in 1917 amounted to 58,996 long tons, against 66,624 tons in 1916, according to figures made public today. by the bureau of foreign and domestic com merce, department of commerce.
 Of our 1916 imports 49,415 tons or "A per cent of the total, came from England and the Straits Settlements, whereas in 1917 only 41,463 tons, or 60 per cent, came from these two sources. Imports from the Dutch East Indies in creased to 14,148 tons, or 20 per cent of the total, Australia, China, and Bo liva supplying most of the remaining 20 per cent.
 A large part of our Straits tin i'm ports came by way of England as us ual, but it is expected that the present year will witness an increase in di rect shipments.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04
FATAL DISEASE CLAIMS
 PEOPLE GREEK ISLAND

ATHENS, March 4.-The people of the little Greek island of Paxos are reported to be rapidly dying off from hydraemia, a fatal disease caused by malnutrition.
 Before the war Paxos, with 5000 in habitants, was prosperous oil-produc- ing community. Now it is completely cut off, because it's own ships no long CT sail and nobody calls with supplies
 It is believed other outlying districts of Greece are in the same state.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04
AMERICAN OFFICERS IN
 LIVERPOOL L|ONlEO
(By Associated Pressl

LIVERPOOL, March 4-English and American women living in Liverpool have formed an American Aid Society, which aims to provide social diversion for the many American naval and military officers who find themselves in Liverpool for greater or shorter periods" A series of teas, dances and entertainments has already been map ped out.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04
NOTICE.

Owing to the danger rom trains and teams skiing and coasting is prohibit ed on all streets west of the east mar gin line of First avenue.
 J. J. MURRAY,
 Chief of Police
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04

Madame Lydia, the palralst, will be found in the Currter & Mickelson building on c. street. 16-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04
Chief of Police.

Your eyes fitted. Compound and astigmatic lenses replaced. See Os borne.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04

Use less wheat and meat Buy local foods. Serve just enough. Use what is left
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-04

General Guillaumat, who succeeds General sarrail as commander of the allied forces In Mxcedonia, command ed the French arnaies at verdGn dur ing their brilliant operation last surs- merr when they, completed the recovery Of virtually all the ground that the Germans had won In their 1916 drive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Work

The of the Fourth Commandment might well be made the slogan of country "Sx days shalt thou abor
 Many years Apostle If will not work neither shall he ea" John Smith, the early colonial effect with of the fine gentlemen whom had brought from England number compelled More recently still Crowder has said, Flight work"
 conduct world the of the maintenance of self But peculiarly Work is going to win this We munitions, need shp need apanes need food but of all the absolutely primal necessity of work
 The rich must be taught that work not for If because he make biblical allotment shalt would somebody Washington could start movement sim winning everywhere to the pledge of working six days every week.
 taught eness the great disgrace who dshonorng herself and hamper clothes Of The patriotic service house. but if she hasn't house something elsekeep hospital bed ought be borne To cite the front Young and vigorous and capable the sick of America In soldiers back visitors and turned into hospital set dement's must for all of these.
 ought that this their chance No ought be idle this If he not some sodiercraft if he below physically doing his of gardening harvest ing great light mechanical which by de- the strain of the draft
 shalt thou labor"
 M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Eat More Pork
 And Less Beef

M LABAMA is coming forward GA steadily as beef cattle state. This is a good cattle year, but Ala bama's greatest abundance in meat production is in hogs.
 It is estimated that 25 per cent more swine have been grown in Ala bama this year than in any previous year.
 The food administration is urging householders to conserve beef; to re- strict themselves in the use of it from now until the middle of September. This is done for the purpose of insur- ing larger supply for shipment to the allied troops in France.
 But there is pork enough in Ala bama for everybody. It may be eaten without stint and no better pork can be found than that grown here at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL PAGEANT Frank Willis Barnett

Christianity into his business, and his employees trust and love him.
 made by pr. J. M Broadly. a pastor who believes that one of the surest ways to build up a working church is to have it undergirt by live Sunday school. and proves his case by showing to his brethren an up-to-date congrega- ton alive not only to the needs of it's own denomination but in sympathetic touch with every uplift movement in the community.
 Being present, of course I spoke, and it gave me genuine pleasure to do so, for during my ministry I was always known as a pastor who stood behind the Sunday school, not merely at suppers, picnics and conventions, but every Sab bath in the month and throughout the year, and I am sorry for any preacher who is so indolent or blind as not to be in active cooperation with the or ganization within the church which is it's best feeder The minister who neg lects his Sunday school will soon be neglected himself.
 Birmingham is known throughout the United States as one of the best Sun day school cities in America; in fact, il has put over some big things and se'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

the pace for the country. Many of it's churches are equipped with Sunday school quarters which are models, some of the superintendents are regarded as experts, and many of the teachers havo made-a name for themselves, but best of all. each year our children are trained in Bible study, and grounded in tba things which make for character
 sss
 l glory in all the united effort being put forth by citizens of all ranks to psx over the various war activities. It's a great lesson in brotherhood, and is knit ting the community together in fraternaI bonds. Now that the Sunday school workers are getting ready for a big drive let's all do our part to make the pag- cant which is scheduled for the latter part of September such a noteworthy event as to show to the whole country that Birmingham not only goes over the top in a material way when money is asked of her, but that she also goes over the top in spiritual things. After all though we may not be conscious of it, our striving to better the condi- ton of our boys at the front. so that they can win the war against autocracy. has it's roots deep in the belief that they are not merely fighting for democracy but for the upholding of Christian civil ization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

month should be equally as signal.
 This is essentially popular cam paign, for small investments are especially sought, and in order that all may help, President Wilson urges a habit of spending less. Certain it is that people of limited means will be doing their country good service if they eliminate expenditures for trifles and use the money so saved for buying War Savings Stamps.
 While the campaign will continue to the end of the year, the drive on the 28th of this month should bring such big returns that two billion dollars, the amount asked for by the govern ment, will be reasonably assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
A CLOSEUP OF PERsHING

w. Beach Thomas. in Harper's Maga-
 zine.
 What of General Pershing, who may one day have as great an army as any? The question is asked as often in Europe as in America. It is not, I think, known in America how deep a first impression his character as man and soldier have made on the British and, indeed, the French.
 When he landed in Engand in June, 1916. one of the British newspapers. whose correspondent had been for a long time in his presence. compared him with Moltke, who was silent in seventeen languages" What General Pershing, the master of several Phil ippine dialects, said was little and good. When General Joffre shook his hand in Paris a few weeks later-a scene worthy of a great historical me morial-he said to one of his staff. "General Pershing will think first and act afterwards. At all junctures the general has been cool and prompt and determined. His colonel in Cuba wrote |of him, He is the bravest and coolest man under fire l ever saw in my life. His own recorded maxims are few; bu, lat the most worrying crisis in France Awhen news of the arrival of Amer ican troops was published while some of those troops were still in the danger zone at sea--he saidN q do not worry and when the days work is over gt to sleep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
LUKE M,LUKE SAYS

The hot weather brings the solemn thought that the society for the pre- vention of cruelty to animals should protect the poor men folks bysprohibt- ing girls with legs like ice picks from wearing see-everything skirts.
 And if woman ever did get an ideal husband she would be- kicking because he didn't go out and act onery once in awhile like other women's husbands.
 No, Geraldine. When man goes to a theatre to see the diving girls. he doesn't go to see them dive.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned girl who used to wear white shoes on Sunday?
 We don't know what happened to their corset covers and their brassieres But the idea this summer seems to be to wear just enough on her chest to keep from being arrested.
 And you can bet your sox that Q woman won't marry man to reform him it she can possibly snare man who doesn't need reforming.
 About the time the honeymoon ends. both he and she begin to realize what it means to be disappointed in love.
 A man feels badly rattled when he faces his wife after he has been out for a, rattling good time.
 Talking about your mysteries. what becomes of fat woman's --er-er- embonpoint when she gets into a straight-front corset?
 Of course a lot Of old danes will maintain that it is none of our busi- ness But nevertheless, and notwith- standing, we are here to announce that dogs nose wasn't made to be kissed.
 .r >x.iv r<,, n esk- car, and primp in from of the store windows on the street. and primp in the stores, maybe he would look as neat as a woman looks on a hot day.
 It won't be long now until the June bridegroom will be kicking the June brides wealth of beautiful hair under the dresser to keep from walking on it while he is arranging his tie.
 Any flat-chested girl can tell you that it is perfectly vulgar the way a corn fed girl wobbles when she walks.
 Don't you love to talk to princess who can't say dozen words without exclaiming: "Well. thought I'd die"' Neither do we.
 We always aim to tell the truth in this column, so here goes: Being hem pecked is the best thing that ever happened to some men. And men are just as big towards as women, only they hide it better.
 i Too many men paraphrase the com mandment to read: Remember the Sab bath day to keep 1t holy, and forget the other six.
 ! And you ray have noticed, since the skirts became narrower at the bot I tom, that the men are more patient ln waiting for women to board street cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
THE UNsPEAIxABLE HUN

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Captain Jeff D. Davis, of company e." a7th army corps, British army. an Ala hama boy, who formerly resided at Taila dega and Guntersville, writes his father letter in which he tells something of the brutalities of the Germans. He does not report hear-say evidence. He tells what he saw with his own eyes. We quote this paragraph from his letter Daily Home of recent date and was re- printed in the Guntersville Democrat:
 Don't allow anyone to deceive you as to the barbarities of these Germans. l am witness, almost every day, of their atrocities that our people would not be- lieve.
 My company has a little boy some seven years old, whom we found ill q captured house where they had killed all the family except this lad and they had burned his back with iron rods. and had run hot iron rod through his tongue Our boys took him up and brought him to camp and have care l for him. He is getting well but the hole in his tongue will always remain. l mention this as one of many that has come under my observation
 For four years the reports on the cha-- acter of war which the German makes have been in substantial agreement. German professors. philosophers, states A x army practices frightt1lness, but freely admit it. glorify it and defend it as a necessary part of war. That's the kinc of men the decent element of mankind is now fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
TO A GARDENER

By Robert Louis Stevenson. Friend, in my mountainside demesne, My plain -beholding, rosy, green And linnet-haunted garden ground, Let still the esculents abound. Let the onion flourish there. Rose among roots. the maiden-fair. Wine scented and poetic soul Of thes capacious salad bowl. Let thyme the mountaineer (to dress The tinier birds and wading cress, The lover of the shallow brook. From all my plots and borders look. Nor crisp and ruddy radish. nor. Pease-cods for the child's pinafores Be lacking; nor of salad clan The last and least that ever ran About great Natures garden-b eds. Nor thence be missed the speary heads Of artichoke; nor thence the bean That. gathered innocent and green. Outsavors the belauded pea. These tend. prithee; and for mo. Thy most long suffering master. bring In April, when the linnets sing And the days iengthen more and more At sundown to the garden door. And l. being provided thus. Shall. with superb asparagus. A book. taper, and a cup Of country wine. divinely sup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

Count Jimmy Minotto has given up his fight for freedom and will remain interned for the duration of the war. Count Jimmy" will therefore join great many other people in wishing for the wars speedy conclusion.
 < T # state contemporary speaks sarcas- tical1y of the '1inen collar gang" in Birmingham. Our contemporary is be- hind the times It is no longer a sign of mental. moral or physical deteriora tion to wear linen collar. 4. # # New York has had sirens installed to sound an alarm if the city is raided by airplanes from German submarines. If those whistles ever start to screech- ing Broadway will hear some jazz music worthy of the name. T. F # Another reason why no man in his right mind would want to be German soldier is the fact that the Kaiser,s troops are given beech leaf substi- tute for tobacco, which is said to be worse than poison gas. # !. < Two negro soldiers in France routed 24 Germans and one of the negroes did great execution with his bolo knife If he had had a. razor in his hand, twice 24 Teutons could not have stood 1 up against him. 1 If Henry Ford is elected to the Sem ate his oratorical powers will develop surprisingly. There is something in the atmosphere of Congress that starts a man to talking. I # :. # | General Pershing arrived in France one year ago. During that time a great deal has happened to the Hun and America, thank God, was able to do some of it.
 
 No Mans Land" has proved great inspiration to song writers who have never been closer to "No Mans Land" than a girls college. # # < l Another advantage Chicagoans have over New Workers is that they can motor along the lake front and never think about U-boats
 a H. # The Grown Prince has probably l learned by this time that war is no picnic, even when somebody else does all the rough work. # x * l Uncle Sam will supply toilet articles to his soldiers. Will the toothbrush drill become part of the soldiers icurriculum?
 x # #
 Jeremiah O'Leary, who is said to have fled in tramp's clothes, should avoid the wheat fields of the middle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

was present Friday night at one of the largest and most enthusiastic get together Sunday school gatherings ever held in Birmingham. I only wish that every teacher in the district had come out to join in with the pastors and su- uerintendents. but if they had done so the Southern club could not have held them.
 Now very few people realize just what q big and going religious organization the Birmingham Sunday School associa- ton is, and just how many of the lead ing laymen of the city are connected with it. The old idea that the Sunday school is merely for children is hard to get rid of. The truth is. more virile men are connected with it as scholars, as teachers or superintendents than IS dreamed about.
 The pageant to be staged introducing rally day is going to be an eye-opeher even, to Birmingham, which has recently put over some wonderful parades- It s going to be by far the biggest thing in the way of a march that was ever attempted in the state and what IS more it's going to be put over Tn great shape for it's being organized by B. c. Cox, a capable layman, who has apihts as an organizer.
 To give you some idea of how he has gone about it, I need only call attention +a tho men he has called out as his ba,nars Judge Hugh Locke win head the speakers bureau He has been one of the most active workers of. the four minute men, the best organization or it's kind in the south, and he has caught tho enthusiasm of Thomas J. Critten- den who has made a national reputa- tion for himself and for his nand CT spell-binders" as president of the state bureau.
 For publicity man, he has cohscripe- ed Alex c. Montgomery, and there IS none better, for he has energy ana the ability to get others to work lie IS so- i,sr to null off some publicity stunts that will cause some of the profes- sionals to sit up and take notice that new advertising Richmond is in the field. but he is going to do 1t in such q gentlemanly way as to cause 'heill to get in behind him and help boost his game.
 R. A. Clayton. the third man comman- daared. is so quiet and unobtrusive that vou are hardly aware of his presence and vet somehow he has the happy fac ulty of attaching men to him in a marked desree. and his selection as the chair man of the personal contact" commit tee evidences the fact that General Chairman COX knows how to hand pick his lieutenants Better keep your eye on C,layton or he will get in touch with YOU on your blind side and have yol
 pulling for the rally day and the parade
 before you know it.
 There is no man in Jefferson county
 hetter fitted to be the president of ths
 Q association than is William H. StoclSham
 man with genius as an upbuilder
 for the story of how he took hold of 6
 modest shop and built it into not onl, one of the greatest of it's kind in Bir mingham but the second largest of it.
 kind in the world is we'll known. Bu the best part of it is. he has carried hi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Fourth of July and
 Patriotic Fervor

11 HE Fourth of July this year will
 U be celebrated in Alabama and in most of the other states of the union with programmes of intense patriotic fervor, bearing upon the world war.
 In celebrations of former years the festive character has predominated. But the council of defense is endeavor- ing to have it different next month. The citizenship will pledge renewed al legiance to the cause of America and the allies.
 There will be no place for slackers, but few disloyalists there be in this state now. The great mass of the people in Alabama are loyal to the government in the highest degree. But it will be an inspiration when they rally in city and town to salute the flag and listen to President Will sons four-minute men. Let's make this the most notable of all Fourths of July. !. :s 4
 "The papers say that the man ar rested for signaling the U-boats at Cape May was "heliographing." Since he was doing it at midnight, new scientific discovery of immense inn portance has been made. e."-Cleveland
 Plain Dealer Maybe he was using the midnight sun.
 | The skipper of the Vinland. who spent some hours on board the U-boat
 that sank his ship, says the vessel cruises on the surface every evening and there is pirates dance" on deck. Suitable festivities at the end of a days dirty work.
 * * * 1 Lieut.. Pat OBrien, who fell nearly 2Oo0 feet in an airplane at San An
 tonic, was chiefly concerned over his
 new trousers, which he was afraid had
 been ruined. The average aviator
 never gives his neck a thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

@ ENAToR sANKHEAD and Repre- N sentative Oliver of Tuscaloosa are determined that the Warrior river shall be used
 The reports to the Railroad Board have been favorable. Messrs. Mason and Bon tecou outlined complete plan for it's use Then some of the railroad men began stabhing it-the class of railroad men who believe there is no virtue in river transportation.
 Secretary McAdoo has been i'll and unable to go into the plans or. read the reports. Under pressure from the Ala bamians he has referred the matter 10 Mir Prouty. of the Interstate Commerce Commission, with power to act, and all indications are that the Warrior will soon be practical operating stream of com merce.
 But for Secretary McAdoo's illness 1t is believed government barges would have already been hauling the coal of the river coal mines and relieving rail. road congestion.
 Henry DeBardeleben has been the real fighter with Bankhead and Oliver. His facts presented to government investi- gators have largely overcome the knife thrusts of the railroad wiseacres. But he will probably have to present them again to MT. Prouty.
 * 4
 A convenience to Birmingham travellers to ane from Washington is the cutting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Splendid Progress
 Of War Savings

NNTITH the great War Savings
 w Stamp drive less than two weeks off the people of Alabama are now thoroughly aroused to the inn portance of redoubling their activities in a campaign that appeals to all classes and conditions of men and women.
 Splendid progress has been made ever since the organized War Savings forces took the field. Not only is every county well in line, with patri- otic leaders on their mettle, but thou sands of school districts are busy cen ters of War Stamp canvassing. The plans for holding meeting in every school district on June 28, the day of the drive, have been perfected, and the outpouring of Alabamians determined to help in winning the war will, it is believed, be unprecedented in the his- tory of the state.
 Wageworkers in cities and farmers in most sections of Alabama are better able now than ever before, perhaps, to aid in all good causes, and never have people of means been more gen erous in responding to appeals from the government than they have been in recent weeks.
 The prodigious achievement scored for the third Liberty Loan and the wonderful success of the Red Cross campaign afforded not only ample proof that the people had the money but that their hearts were right. And the War Savings achievement this