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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Copyright 1s1& by the Bell Syndicate. Inc ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A VISITOR


 Comes knock upon the door,
 Oft we've heard that sound before
 Enters in a smiling dame,
 Bent on winning sudden fame.
 Holds some verses in her hand.
 Which she d have us understand
 Must in print forthwith appear
 And it might as we'll be here
 love assist us. How shall we
 Turn her down and yet agree
 That the stuff that she has writ
 Has great merit-We admit And with simulated gloom
 Tell her that there isn't room
 In our columns. stuffed with news,
 For the product of her muse?
 A FAMOUS OASIS"
 Did you see Congressman Twobhle while you were in Washington?''
 No He instructed his office force to say to anyone who called that he had gone over to Baltimore to spend the day. rs~n~
 file actually left message to that eff fect?"
 Yes
 ''Well, at any rate, he has the cour- age of his convictions"
 MOST tUNKIND,
 Do you think I could borrow $50 somewhere around here?n asked Jibway You might" answered DoppeL What security can you offer?'
 My word of honor"
 You misunderstood me. I mean what security can you offer that anybody who knows you would be willing to accept?" experts for no amateur after hearing about the various enemies in the bug world lying under the sod or skimmink over the earth's surface to devour whatever he plants, would, have the courage to ever SOW any seed.
 Talk about all the modern ways of fighting in war conducted on scientific lines-but the handful of our state in- sect detectives are certainly bringing in to play many different ways to get on the trail of the evasive garden pests and tempt their appetites with various poisonous connections, or laying traps for them with ,sundry less valuable crops, on the theory that if the average home gardener must board family of insects it's to his interest to feed them on the cheapest available vegetables.
 Come to think about it, one of the most dangerous pests in our modern life is the debutante or matron who is Dit ten with the society buzz 1 know or no antidote for those afflicted with this disease. I can only extend my sympathy to the homes infested by them Maybe some discoverer wifi yet bless mankind with a remedy to rid the world of the social climbers and the social parasites If the happy day comes, grateful peo- ple will rise up and call him blessed. The trouble with me is that when l get one thing on my mind I can't rid my self of it for awhile--it becomes for the moment an obsession. Just at present .it is ..bugs" but I am not without hope, for, if it should become fixed mania, there is a place for me at Tuscaloosa. atroying insects or care for human be- hoi inor bv tban1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
A TRIPLE MIXED.

Even the best of public speakers oc- casionally mix metaphors"
 That's so." "only this morning. heard a. patri- otic orator exhorting the ship of state to sail on, anchored to the impershable rock of the peoples liberty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
SOME HEADwAY.

I've been trying for week to get'an interview with captain of industry Made any progress so far?s
 "oh, yes. I have just succeeded in persuading his assistant private se1 re ary to accept a cigar"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Entered at the blrmlng nam, AIa-' postofffce as second-class matter, un- der act of Congress, March $, lS7s
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city's growth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13

Thousands of landlords wax alternately cold and hot when Flint, Mich. is men tioned. The landlords of Flint were in- duced to lower rentals 15 per cent for 90 days.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-02-13

Dls q q.
|overdrawn January i. 1911 s1.7e8 90
Warrants issued during
"
Overdrawn December 81.
1917 1911 credit: $3.50: IS S
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-02-13
INCIDENTAL FUND
REGENTS

Balance on hand January 1st,
.l9l1 ..;.......... .....$ 274 .01
|. enue Fund :.. $50 90
Total receipts .............$ 524. O1
Disbursements
Warrants Issued during year. IS 234. O6
Balance on hand December 81,
1917 289. e5
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-02-13

e. w. Leimer, labor.
Arthur Sinclare, labor. =.
John Nelson, labor.
Gust Anderson, potatoes
for Leimer's camp 80.
Rolf Tufte, assisting on
Gunflint survey
PEOPLES Drygoods & Clio.
thing Co., supplies.
Kelley How THOMPSON
Co., supplies .........
William Bally. black.
smithing .............
William EllQuist, beef
for Leimer's camp. -.
E. w. Leimer, expenses
trip to Duluth.
Gowan Lenning Brown
Is Co., supplies for Lei.
mer's camp ..........
Gowan Lenning Brown
Co., supplies for Lei.
mer's camp ..........
GOwan Lenning Brown
Co., supplies for Lei.
mer's camp ..........
John Furmanek labor
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-02-13

St.Luke's Hospital ASSN.
balance surgical and
medical treatment OF
Chas. Haglund !. 3. s., s.
e. a. Nelson. mdse. for
Anderson !. . ]. i ], !.
John Nelson, mdse. FOR.
Geo. Clish !. 8 I, S. 49,, 8.
Peoples Supply Co., mdse.
Tor John Anderson 81. {;
Ed. ftey q Co, lndso.
Tor Mrs. AnrdeW John
ssii. 80 s - sess = ) 50 3
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-02-13

Andrew Hedstrom, lum-
Der etc.. for Leimer's
camp ...........
Chris Everson, delivering
groceries to camp 80.
Sam Zimmerman, Jr., au-
to hire for men on road
Victor Anderson, beef for
Le1mer's camp ,.......
Andrew Eedstrom, dam.
!. age done to rooot
house by State Road
No. 4 passing through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Some Hints About
 Th@Sunday Dinner and Where to Buy
By JOHN c. MosEa

The merchants of Birmingham were well prepared for today's business when took stroll late yesterday afternoon.
 Everything that's good to eat vii be on the stands this morning, and if the good women of the city cant be suited today, they never will be-
 Some good bargains will be found by reading over the advertisements on th;s Market Page this morning
 good many of us dress up in ready to-wear clothes. Why not buy ready-to- eat meals and delicaces? This can be found at the delicatessen and bakery of F. Labous located between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets and Fourth avenue. Here will be found all kinds of prepared meats, fish, salads, cheese. sausages, and many other good things that will help garnish Sundays table. If mother is tired and worn out, try this place today. lunch counter and tables have been added to serve all the good things found here.
 Ethridge's Temple of Economy is also located in this same block Here will be found the best layout of vegetables, fruits, groceries and delicacies. Young Ethridge is always on the job and sees that his customers are waited on and given the best the market affords AS new delcacies come in, it's to 1 Eth ridge has them among the very first. Drop in today and get in on his price cutting.
 John S. Lees Cash Market continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Since talk ing over the business of Tanner Bros. recently. MT. Lee has played with one hobby more than any other-cash bar gains. He wishes to emphasize the fact that he would rather have a small profit and get cash for it than to put it on the books and charge you more. Your are better off and so is he. If you want the best in meats. berries, vegetables and other good things, here's the place to make your money talk. MT. Lees ad. will be found on another page.
 The Peerles Market is loaded this morning with tempting price-cutting bar gains in meats, fish, groceries and vege- tables. My friend McIntire knows this market game well. and if there is any ins or outs that he has not discovered. its not his fault. He sells for cash ani quick turn-overs is his aim. Follow the crowd today to this market and see for yourself the money you can save.
 sce
 .Catanzano Bros. are overloaded for to- days business, and offer a chance to get that Sunday meal cheap. If you want nice fat broiler fryer or hen. let Gus pick one out for you. He's a past master at the game. A few new delicacies will be found here today in way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Kaiser Continues to Make Grandiloquent Speeches to
 Cheer War-Ridden People

Amsterdam. May TIT have rock like confidence that my people will be equal to the great tasks of the future the Cologne volks zeitung quoted Elm peror William as saying when inspect ing the graves of soldiers in his re- cent visit to oAix-la-Chappelle. "The sol- dier who has struggled through the iron time of the world-war will be a teacher and leader of the growing youths at home in building up and con solidating the reborn empire.
 Wars blody sword will be reforged into ploughshares in the work of peace and civilization and in the new imperial forge we must, as united peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Georgia Farmer Assassinated

Valdosta. Ga May 17.-Hampton Smith. farmer living near Barney in Brooks county, was shot and killed in his home by an assassin last night. the shots being fired through a wiIs- dow. Mrs. Smith. who ran to the door, also was shot through the shoulder, but managed to escape. She ran to the home of a negro family nearby, where she reported the tragedy, de- claring she recognized young negro named Sidney Johnson who worked for her husband. as the assassin. Posses with dogs are securing the country side for the slayer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

of cary berries. etc. Take a walk and see the especially nice layout these boys have for today.
 " w. Wood & Co. the enterprising grocery firm that put upper Second ave- nue on the map in bright colors. is out with list of prices that defes compe-
 son this morning. As usual. they are satisfied With small profit and qs.,... sales. They would like to sell every body in bulk. as the prices can be made so much closer. They buy direct from the producer and save the consumer the mid dleman's profit. Take stroll to Second avenue and Twenty fourth street. aud get basket of these bargains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
AND WANTED
Mrs. Potter Palmer's Will
 Is Filed for Probate

Chicago, May 1.-The personal prop erty left by Mrs Potter Palmer, the society leader who died last week in Florida, was $1,soo,0oo. This is exclu- sive of the trust estate left by Mrs. Palmers husband, which 12 years ago was estimated at sS.000,000. Mrs. Pal mer's will was filed today. The value of the trust estate is now valued at be- tween $2o,000,Oo0 and s25.000,000. The income from it by Mrs. Palmer's death now goes to the two sons, Potter and Honore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Martial Law in Odessa

London, Thursday, May 16.-Martial law has been proclaimed at Odessa by the Austrian commandant at the request of the Germans, according to Berlin advices. forwarded in an Ex- change Telegraph dispatch from Ani- sterdam Street fighting in odessa is reported. At Kiev. Austrian patrols are in the streets day and night, and thousands of persons are fleeing from the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

AN old, we'll stablished life insurance company will soon have an opening in Birmingham for a live general agent. capable of developing the ter ritory. Experience not necessary. Responsible man in other lines will be considered. The opportunity of a lifetime to build for the future. Cor respondence solicited and held con fidential. Reply Manager, care Age- Herald, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
Less Bread in Germany

Bazel, Switzerland, May 17.-Reduc- tion of the German bread ration from 200 to 16O grammes daily per person has been decreed. says an official dis patch from Berlin. (The equivalent of 160 gramme is 5.6 ounces), The reduction will take effect June Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

pies of brothers, show ourselves worthy of comrades in eternity"
 The Emperor further is reported as saying:
 Truly it was not my will that the war has come"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

w A N T E D-Experienced bookkeeper and general office man, above draft age preferred. Birming- ham Paper Co.,, Ave. E and 21St St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
FOR sALE-M1sCELfANEoUs

FOh oALC- mloOELl. AIN EOU0 FOR SALE-One complete blaming mil outfit, TOW being operated and can De seen here, consisting of stationary 40 h. D. boiler and engine. Hall & Brown I5x6 machine, line shafts, belts, pulleys, etc, complete blow-pipe sys- tenn, lumber trimmer; price. 5000 f. 0. b. cars. Apply or write to R. K. Dent. Akron, Ala.
 FOR SALE-A National, l200-lb. ice capac- ity meat box; i Hobart electric combi- nation meat and coffee mill; sanitary glass floor show case, it.; 1 grocery display counter, 26 compartments; l large. 4oo-lb. ice capacity butter box; l Ford delivery car. Phone Woodlawn 651
 THREE MILLION feet fine timber, , miles from A. T. & N. railroad; good grades, good logging, plenty water. J. P. Phillips. Cuba, Ala. FOR SALE-A splendid lot of suits at s2o and s25. Every purchase means another loyal customer. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave.
 FOR SALE-Buy a Liberty Bond and one of my s25 suits. Both safe in- vestments. Marc Linx. 1911 1st ave. PIANO-At a bargain for cash. Call at 1908 Eighth avenue. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

Canadians are discussing the question of having aliens now in internment camps in Canada employed on the high ways of Canada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE office man now em- ployed desires change; expert typist and thoroughly understands book keeping; good references. Address D-15, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

 POTATO PLANTS-Pure stock Nancy Hall and Porto Rico slips by ex- press, 1000 for s2.50, 5000 for g. 25 a thousand. parcel post delivered, 500 for $175, 900 for s3 tomato plants. Livingston Globe, Florida Favorite, Red Rock. Ponderosa, same price as potato plants. E. E. Par ker Plant Go, Triton. Ga. CABBAGE PLANTS-S15o per 1000; to- mato plants, $2.50 per 1000; petunias and coleus, g per 100 Phone Wood lawn 494-J. Ed Underwood, 753O $. 72d st.
 plants, BPS per 1000. Address S. Riddle hoover, Iron City, Ga. 
 LIVE STOCK FOR SALE-Morgan horses, stallions, young mares and yearlings; sired by the standard bred Morgan stallion Sher- man Morgan, H 4469, A. T. R., 5518 A. NJ. R. E. E. seitner, Roam, Ind. LARGE type Duroc pigs; two months old, males, $1z.50; females, $14; pedi- grees furnished; first check gets them. Woodland Place, Puryear, Tenn.
 FOR SALE-Fine Jersey cow; good size and type; thoroughbred; gentle and easily handled. Price reasonable. Call at 1930 14th ave. N. A TEAM of beautiful mares; 15 hands high; and 9 years old; for detail information, call or write Lewis Furniture Co, Tuscaloosa, Ala FOR SALE-1wo good, young work mules; weight about 900 pounds each. Lehman Furniture Co, phone 233 Bessemer.
 
 LAND WANTED
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMAL WANTED-Situation as assistant book keeper by educated, competent lady who will give satisfactory service. References furnished. Address M. 626 S. 34th st.. city. Phone Main S734. STOUT, neallny marrleu lady wants position running an elevator. Phone Woodlawn S502.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

ore miners to contract at SIPS to $1.50 per ton; yardage, $350 to s5; clean vein with jack hammer drills and modern equip ment; good living conditions, includ- ing wash house. Apply Peters mine, Farley. Ga, or Rome & Northern rail- road office, Cherokee Life Bldg. Rome Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
HELP WANTED MALE

TANTG61cappa6le men for the -followins openings; experienced credit man, salary between S3000 and 5000 experienced accountant ? experienced bookkeepers. pay roll man young men stenographers. salary si2o per month general office man. I traffic clerk. traffic man. supply house man. commissary man. The above openings are with large, re- liable concerns, carrying good salaries and advancement; only men actually qualified considered. Apply
 NTER-AMERICAN co.
 1216 Jeff Co. Bank Bldg M 4956
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WANTED-Colored orderly and maid. Apply Birming- ham Infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
HELP WANTED MALE


 WE are offering steady employment to men between the ages of IS and 45 for government work and regular commer- cial lines: our factory operates six days per week, on three S-hour shifts; while learning operations we pay you s5c per hour, plus 10 per cent bonus on all wages for steady attendance, com puted in weekly periods; you are able to earn from $ to s6 per day, and bet ter: we have housing department. which will assist our applicants in se- curing houses and rooms at the lowest rates. We also need large number of girls ages 21 to 35. for steady, profi- table factory employment Physical examination required. Apply in person, or communicate with factory employ ment office. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, Akron, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED-Men and ladies 10 learn the barber trade; few weeks completes; po- sition open; tuition. $25. and tools $i5 Birmingham Barber College. 2O071 Sd ave-, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

w A N T E D. Man, above draft age preferred, experi- enced typewriter operator, to do billing and general of flee work. Southern Sewer Pipe Works, 18th ave. and 22d st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

ANTED-Carpenters, o0c; white boy helpers. drivers, cofored laborers, col ored man cook, linen woman, white waitresses, maids, nurses, porters, cooks; others. Producers Agency, 12l1s Fist
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GOOD advertising man, capable produce ing, designing and soliciting can se- cure permanent position must be sober and reliable. Address the Huntsville fAla.) Daily Times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED-White cook, several Al cooks, all rough experienced, one range and steam cooking, s25 week. Apply in person or by letter. Air Nitrates Corporation. Muscle Shoals, Ala. w. H. Munns, chief of commissary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED-Bill clerk; bookkeeper; mat tress maker; carpenters, soc; drivers white boy helpers; auto repairers; white waitresses; colored laborers: maids cooks; porters; others. Producers Agency. 1211a 21st st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEM MAIE


 WANTED = One experienced white dinkie engineer; colored man. second cook, $50 month, room and board, Dinkie engineer, railroad contract work, open now; coal loaders, miners, track, top house and laborers; coke pullers, falkers and loaders; work to be offered with good wages any place you wish to go; day laborers $100 per month local work and out of city; colored women cook and maid. pri- vate family, $20 and $25 per month. room and board furnished. If out of work call and see my list. Employ ment Office, 306 N 18th st. (near Terminal station). Birmingham, Ala. YOUR country needs you. Thousands clerks at Washington wanted imme-, diately for war preparatory work; s100 month and up. Men. women, IS or over; 7-hour day; 30 days vaca- tion; easy, pleasant work. Common education sufficient. Help your coun- try and live in Washington during these stirring war times. Write to- day, sure, for free list positions open. Franklin Institute. Dept. SEE, Roch- ester, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED--Competen man to drive trucks to haul lumber at Alexander City, Ala. Address M. Stevenson, 1920 American Trust Bldg. Birming ham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED-SteWards or dining room mana gers. large experience; must fur nish reference covering ability. Ar Nitrates Corporation, Muscle Shoa s.
 Ala w. H. Munns. chief of commas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED-First-class loom fixer on Draper automatic looms; must be sin gle and able to travel work of special nature: good salary and travelling ex- penses. with chance for anvancement Address G-15. Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

FOR SALE-Porto Rico sweet potato plants, s2.25 per 1000. Address S Riddle hoover, Iron City, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18

WANTED - Experienced packing house salesman for city and suburban trade;
 attractive proposition; permanent posi- ton. Apply to Fearn & Co, 2l31 Ave F. WANTED -Four paperhangeis for steady work at union prices. Tennessee Wall Paper Company. i07 and 1c9 lzth ave, N- Nashville. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-18
BOAkDERS WANTED

BCARDERs WANTEDSN,Niceiy fur nisned, newly pabered, upstairs room with board; convenient to car and bus line Main s614-J.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Here's a snap. OurT winter stock
Of over 60 series lS studebnker six
Cylinder cars is all gone but one
seven passenger touring car and one
tvo-passenger roadster These cars
are in Lawton, where we always
keep small stock, and as our Law
ton representative is moving to Illi-
nois, someone here can get one of
these big new cars at the old price,
than which our price on the series
l9-7-passenger car is $500 more
will consider any good standard used
car in trade, and this offer IS sub
ject to prior sale, as there are no
more Of these cars to be had at any
price, an dthey, should command a
large premium. under present manu-.
featuring conditions. Call Spinning,
Studebaker Store, 4l4 Kansas. Phone
9s9. 3O-2td1tw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

In every home where thero is a
baby there should also be a bottle OF
McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. 1t may be
needed at any time to correct sour
stomach, wind collie, diarrhoea or
summer complaint. It is a whole
some remedy, contains no opium,
morphine or injurious drug Of any
kind. Price 25c and soc per bottle.
Sold by Wren Drug Co.-Adv.
2td--ltw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
DOING GOOD

Few medicines have met With more
favor o. accomplished more good
than Chamberlain's Collie and Disr
rhea Remedy John F, JantEen, Del
mcny, Sask., says Of It. II hayo used
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoes
Remedy myself and in my family,
and can recommend it as being ex-
ceptionaily fine preparation. ."-d&w
Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Jhers Is r3ore Catarrh ip this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years It was sup
posed to be iaeufshlsi Doctors prescribe
local remedies, and BY yonstantiy failing
TO cure with local treatment. pronounced
II incursble. CAtarTh is a; local disease
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
diticns and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Nedi-
cine. manufactured oy =. J. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio. is a constitutional
remedy, Is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surface
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars r.
ward is offered Tor any case that IIaIrs
Catarrh Medicine fails TO cure. Send foi
circulars and testimonials.
r. J. CHE-gET E CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by DTuggtHte 7das
Halls Family Pills tor constipation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Pretty isn't she? The Girl il
His House" Kozy today. II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31
CHAMsERLAlNs coLIc AND o.
ARRHoEA REMEDY
PRIDE OF WATCH POS
SESSION

Now is the time TO buy a bottle Of
this remedy so as to be prepared In
case that any one of your family
should have an attack Of collie or
diarrhoea during the summer months.
1t is worth hundred times its cost
when needed Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Conde SIcGinley has returned from
q business visit sef several days spent
in Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-07-31

Charles Ellis OF Apache waa a
business visitor in Chickaaha Tues
day. b..