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The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
GOSSIP
Drawing by R. W. Satter6eId
BY DOROTHY DIX
THE WORLDS HIGHEST PAID WOMAN WRITER.

1t Is the custom to rank gossiping
among the seven deadly sins. When
We wish to utterly condemn a wom-
an. we call her a gossip, and when
We desire to pay a woman a super
lative compliment that ranks her
with the saints and the angels. We
say that she never talks about her
neighbors.
Yet no less an authority on feminine
charms than Robert Louis Stevenson
declared that the first quality Of de-
sirabIe wife was that she be a good
gossip. and no matter how much we
may theoretically disapprove of gos-
siping, in our secret souls every one
Of us agree with him.
For there is gossip and gossip.
There is scandal mongerings. back bit
ing, and tale bearing, and there is
also the pleasant little interesting chit
chat that is kindly. humorous and
human. and that gives the spice TO
daily life.
The ability to gossip in the right
way is the most elegant, delightful
and graceful of all feminine accom-
plishments. and one that 1t is far
more important a woman should cul-
tivate than playing the piano, singing
or reciting, for we can purchase can
ned music and read our own selections
Of poetry and dialect, but no substi-
tute has yet been invented for lively
and breezy conversation.
And conversation to be interesting
must have the human touch. 1t must
be about people. and chiefly spent
about the people we know. Nobody
can imagine a happy evening spent
listening to description of scenery,
or the discussion of ethical questions.
or abstract PHILOSOPHERS. These
things only become vital to us as
they affect people. Our chief in
terest in the Alps is because a man
we know once climbed the Matterhorn.
The Battle Of the Marine will always
be the most tragic in the great war
for US because a boy we loved was
killed there. The real reason We
are for prohibition Is because a
friends son drinks too much.
1t is the human note that is the
keynote Of really interesting con-
versation. and unless a woman
knows how to strike this she is
the deadliest and dullest Of all
bores. Some women have the gift
of this. They cannot go down the
street without coming back with a
little budget of entertaining gos-
sip.
They have seen newsboy do
some act that Is half pathetic and
half humorous. They have caught
a Whit Of the perfume of a ro-
nance between some girl and boy.
They have encountered a lean and
sallow spinster buying the Bloom
Of Youth by the quart at cosmet-
ic counter in store. They have
been to see a bride and come home
with a funny story about her ad-
ventures with cook. They know
the latest details of the Browns
baby's first tooth. and cousin Johns
new wife, and what make the
Jones new automobile is.
There is not word of malice OF
unkindness in the whole bundle OF
small talk. It Is Just moving pic
ture of the daily life one Is. fami.
liar with and interested in, and the
woman who reels 1t on keeps her
family entertained and amused. and
s9tisfled toNstsy. at home.
On the other hand the woman who
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
War Industries Board
Urges All Americans
To Save Shells Of Nuts

Save a nut shell and help to save a
life" Is a slogan the War Industries
Board wishes to become popular.
Nuts. the shells Of nuts and seeds
and pits Of several varieties of fruits
are needed in quantity supply to
make carbon for use in gas masks or
respirators for our soldiers fighting in
France.
Cocoanut shells have furnished the
material for this carbon. but the
supply OF such shells Is wholly in
adequate. The Governments sched-
ule for gas mask production calls
for 800 tons Of raw material a day
and the supply of cocoanut shells is
but 50 tons a day.
The seed and pits of peaches.
prunes. dates, apricots. plums, olives
and cherries and English or native
walnuts, hickory butter nuts and
their shells and Brazil nut shells are
the best substitute for the cocoanut
shells which have to be imported.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

trimmed with fur. and a black velvet
hat. Paymaster and Mrs. Dumas
left Immediately after the ceremony
for a short wedding trip to the White
Mountains, and on their return will
be at home at 1911 Rhode Island
avenue northwest.
The wedding Of Miss Mary Louise
Futts. daughter OF Albert c. Puts
and granddaughter of ]. C. Puts.
fOunder o. ihe Puts building of BAL
timore, and Capt. George L. Kraft.
U. s. A, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
X. Kraft. took place last TIL I-sday IN
Baltimors, Md. Capt. and MIS-. Kraft
left immediately after the ceremony
for Fort Sam Houston. Texas, where
he Is now stationed with the Nine
teenth Infantry.
The marriage Of Mr.. Clarence
Forbes Norment. jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Forbes Norment, OF
Washington. and Mrs. Cyrus H. Pol
ley. OF Buffalo, ". Y, took place
at noon yesterday In the Hotel Chat
ham. New York.
The bride was gowned in white
satin adorned with pearls. her tulle
veil being adjusted with clusters OF
pearls. She carried orchids and lilies
Of the valley. There were no attend
ants and no wedding breakfast fol-
lowed the ceremony. The young
couple will make their home In Wash
ington.
Surgeon Gen. Rupert Blue and Mr..
Robert s. Hume arrived at White
Sulphur Springs, Saturday. from
Washington. to pass the weekend.
and stopped at Colonnade Cottage,
where Secretary McAdoo keeps his
stan when he is there on short rec
reation trips.
The marriage Is announced Of Miss
Ethel Libbey and Mr. Ralph s. Camp
bell; both of this city. on Satur-
day. August 81. The wedding was
a quiet one, and took place In the
presence Of only the immediate fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell will live
in Chevy Chase.
Mrs. James Thomson. with her lit
tie son, Champ Clark Thomson, who
have been with the Speaker and Mrs.
Clark at Congress Hall for the past
week. have gone to Summit Point.
W. Va, to visit Mr.. Thomson's par
ents.
Capt. and Mrs. Benjamin c. Gott
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Eleanor Muriel. and Lieut..
Robert Shipley Ennis. U. s. A. The
wedding will take place on Wednes-
day, September 4, at st. AIMS
Church. Annapolis. Md.
Mrs. l. Glaser has returned to
her home in the city after a short
stay in Baltimore. the guest of rela-
tives.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
SEEKS REDEMPTION
OF W. 5. 5. PLEDGES

With the vacation season practically
over. the District War Savings COM
mittee is formulating new plans to
bring about the prompt redemption of
pledges made in the June drive.
Through individual notices. IL ;leces-
sary. the committee expects the ar
rearages to be made up during the
month, which, accomplished. will in
all probability bring the District of
Columbia back into second place in
national standing.
Effort will also be made during the
month to recruit the 81. 900 club" to
its allotted strength Of one thousand
members, each owning stamps to the
maximum value allowed by law.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
Mime. Costanza to Sing
For United Service Club

Nine. Costanza, mezzo soprano,
will sing for the first time for the
men in uniform at the United Serv-
Ice Club of America at the club
house. Dupont circle. Friday even
ing at S:45 o'clock.
Nine. Costanza. who is well
known here as the wife of Capt
E. c. Weisgerber and as a greatly
admired singer, has recently re-
turned from a concert tour through
the States.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
PENITENTARY DUCK FARM.

Lansing, Kans.-The Kansas Peni-
tentiary will shortly have duck farm
in addition to its already large chick
en- ranch. Warden ]. K. Codding
having announced that 1900 Fawn and
and White Indian Runner ducks will
be purchased. The duck ranch will
be Just outside the walls. The wom-
en- confined at the big prison now
take care of the chickens. and the
results are very satisfactory.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
REV. J. R. EDWARDS
ADDRESSES WOMEN

Rev. John R. Edwards conducted
the vesper service for a group OF
young women war workers and SOL
diers from Camp Leach yesterday
evening at the Y. w. C. A. Country
Club on Wisconsin avenue.
DIR. Edwards stressed the greater
blessing which he felt came with
doing the little things. the things
which nobody else wanted to do.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
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SEVENTH V-uvM
CHAPTER. MIXXnNIHuM OepSrFh1 "is
Copyright. 1913

he'd bet on her to do It and not 10
die in the doing either. He guessed
mother hadn't read all her feminist
books for nothing. She would ex-
pect people to assume their own aims
and pay the price for them. too"
1t all seems to make sense, Jimmie.
when you're talking about nations
and men. But, for a woman. it's
quite different. I'd like 10 know how
a wife can get out of paying for her
husbands sim"
CTo be continuedO
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

uuc anu u EoOo
deal Of the time
was not able TO
go about Our
greatest desire
was to have o
child in our
home and one
day my hus-
band came back
from town with
q bottle Of
Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound and
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
Addressed to Merchants
Newspapers Are to Be Smaller
Poem BY Edmund Vance Cooke.

The government has ruled that newspapers be smaer-hat they
from IS 20 less than during the first half the
The Pulp and Paper Section of the War Industries Board has formulated
scale of reductions apply the formerly
to to news special features edonal etc Zach newspaper TO PRINT what
likes the reduced paee-the government concerned only with the
reduction. which will bring about the reduction the of
white paper used.
Reason No. essential revenues of newspapers should
be increased diminished constantly advancing of prOduc
on. To limit the advertising would be cua the
though the should be rased-and that would the
Of period when essential the
national welfare than before n history
Reason No 2: The business prosperity of the depends
advertising such great that seriously cua would
trade and threaten the of useful industries Adver
essential national life plays the drama
of business that be maintained remain prosperous
people
Of the government concerned primarily with paper saving
but seemed necessary rulings should formulated which would
place problem basis newspaper another
therefore the mandatory regulations the eurtaent of reading
publishers wisdom rulings
that publishers should be entirely free cu either reading ad
verss their judgment dictated provided that the of
Merchants will appreciate fact hereafter before that
versg valuable cohmodyand they will be-
FORE the they buy that shall the interests of their
readers fully and adequately They will STORE NEWS-and they
will make timely important who entrusted with
buying task of any kind
Readers before. recognize the which ad
versns performs for them in their daily lives They will appreciate
happen city advertising be
onued9 The question answered Chicago Because
publication for several days merchants publishers
pair assuring them that their businesses sand They urged
that reasonable should be made order that the
might publication a normal basis.
This Chicago illustrates how closely linked the and
the newspapers and the people.
Not people would live where the merchants did
advertise would be a dead place.
Readers Of newspapers will watch the advertising Of merchants with
& ES Will Be MORE CRITICAL TR Will espses Rs, our
merchants shall make their advertising VITAL Informative Space
premium. 1t must be used tor service.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

II your baking tins seem burned
beyond repair do not waste time with
cleansers. Use baking soda and your
tins will become clean without being
scratched.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02
THE JOY OF
motherhood
Came to this Woman after
Taking Lydia E Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound to Restore
Her Health.

Elensburg, wash.-"After ! was
married l was not well for q long
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

-u,h Es.tn ~ shrg ESu give up
we U7til tEry nave given this
F0--srfEi medicine a trial. ana for
Ciai advice write Lydia z.
Pinkhsm Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The result Of 30 years experience
is at your service.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

wanted me to try it II brought
relief from my troubles. i'm
proved in health SO ] could do my
housework: We now have a little
one, all U which | owe to Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable COM
pound. o. S. JOHNSON, 4
No. 8. Elensburg, Wash.
There are women eyerywh~--
who long for children .
homes yet are de-'.s WIS "a +.
ness on acr"---.- -. .gr... .os.--
diSo-S o. .. t- z-r.r, .-. r -.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

The Secretary OF the Navy. Mr.. Jo-
sephus Daniels has gone to Indian
apolis where he will make q Labor
Day address.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

Broward, daughter OF the late SEN
ator Broward. from Florida, and As
sistant Paymaster Allan Mason Du.
mas, U. s. n. r. F., took place Sat-
urday afternoon. The ceremony was
performed in the Church of the Cow
enant by the pastor. the Rev. Charles
Wood, in the presence OF the brides
mother and the parents Of the BRIDE
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dumas,
Of Lowell, Mass. The bride wore a
travelling suit Of blue broadcIoth
The Washington herald., 1918-09-02

Mr.. william Gibbs McAdoo, the Sec
retary Of the Treasury, who Is at
White sulphur Springs with Mrs. Nc
Adoo will stay over Labor Day; but
10 expected back in Washington. to-
day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
The Open Road to Better Busness--Age-Ierald Want
HELP WANTEn-MALE


 w WANTED-Two experienced oI1ice men. general clerical work, no short hand required; two white drivers laundry wagon; colored laborers, s3.S5 day, pay Saturdays; four ral!- road mechanics; sewer pipe makers, sent to job at once; coal loaders, machine runners, general mining co1ored walters, SIS week, room and board; help general house work. 9th CT openings. Call for information Employment Office, 306 N. 26th st., (near Terminal station) Birming- ham, Ala.
 WANTED-Clerk and solicitor; stenogra pher clerk; armature winder; motorcy- cle replirer; machinist, repair; type writers; office boys, large corpora tions; z5 good carpenters; triggers; two dry goods clerks; colored truck hands; several colored porters; 10 colored labor CTS; few good brickIayers; if you are out of work see us. If you have a job, keep it: we are not molesting labor al ! ready employed; it's the fellow that has no job we are after; open till s tonight. Birmingham Employment Co.,, 21oSh Sd ave, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE

STEAM shovel operator; locomotive eng ineer; steam shovel fireman; stationary engine fireman; coal washer mar; acetylens welder; butcher; weigher; colored helper; lady cashier; white lady, manage small hotel; 6 white girls, pleas ant work; white housekeeper to care for two children, good pay, good home; por- ter, chambermaid; cook, s week, room furnished; truck driver. Home Employ ment office, 1S011k 2d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE

WHNTED@s0 pick miners; 10 coke pullers and loaders; 15 coal loaders; 10 day laborers: mine blacksmiths (white men); 10 ore miners. by day and contract; mine drivers. head track man; track helper; black smiths helpers; tipplers and outside laborers for mines; 20 men for brick plant; wheelers: women cooks and dishwashers. Apply at once, work waiting. Ryan's Employment Bureau 1S13 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
HOUSES FOR RENT
N0~0-0-O~~~~~~~0~~~~-~ ~~~0~~~T~~-~~o~~~~~~
 FOR RENT

A 1125 s. 18th st., Cat Five Points, Groom cottage and servants house. 4ooo 915 s. 18th st., 9 room, suitable two 1amlHeS ........................ D. .'''. oo0o ! 100S Woodland ave, S., furnished broom apartment ................ zl.5o 3S0 Emma ave S rooms. now ..... g 50 1902 17th ave, S., new, 5-room fur- mace heated cottage ............... oz. oo St01 3rd ave, N, 6 rooms and store. oooo L19 Ave. H, 4-room apt, heat fur nished, October ........................ SoU 7ta N 25tb st rooms October ... D % 1922 Ave. I, 10 rooms, now. ........... 6oVo Some fine homes South Highlands, sSO to 100. % 824 S. goth st., 26 rooms, baths, steam heat, brick building, newly nanered .K5 %
 1915 N. 24th st., store with rooms and bath. upstairs ............-....... 2Vo 300 18th st., S., 7-room cottage, suit
 able two families, will paper. S2 50
 1907 17th ave-, S., rooms, furnace. 40Oo
 272 Ave. F, 6 rooms ...........,-..,. 29.oo 123f 17th st., N, 7-room cottage, two 715' 27th st, S., rooms ..........,.-. 2o.W
 5S05 Sd ave, N, broom cottage 1o0o 1920 9th ave, N, broom cottage l50o , 1123 17th st., N, broom cottage 20oO TOTJIF REESE & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

LOST-The rrlce of Bapy Bond or two if you do not buy one of my three-piece suits at one-fourth off. Marc Link. 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WE'LL experienced store man desires a change; knows bookkeeping, a good salesman and showcard writer; ener- getic and efficient; Al references. Ad- dress D-95. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

AulIloHtuS lTuch uTlNer. Home GTQplOS e ment office, 1S011z 2d ave.
 SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE WE'LL experienced Store man desiTks a change; knows bookkeeping a good salesman and showcard writer; ener- getic and efficient; Al references. Ad dress D-95. care ge-Herald. WANTED-By combination man over draft age. active and energetic can sell or do most anything; experienced ia office, time and pay roll work; soid goods, specialties and lumber for many years. Gail 421 N. 18th st. Phone SS62, FRIy ATE ary-slenograpner, oHIae assistant, F years experience desires position; exempt best references; sal ary $50. Address D-99, care Age Herald. SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE SITGATiON wanted; young lady ste. nographar with limited experience. Ad dress ii, 2l27 Sd ave.
 WANTED-Position as typist or cashier. Phone Main 4565-W.
 FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUS
 FOR SALE SAWMILLS AND TIMBER Lot Lone 15,000-feet ca pacity sawmill, complete with three-b1ock carriage, three-saw edger, 50 h. p. boiler and 40 h. p. engine; 100000 feet pine timber; 16 mules; 8 drays and wagons.
 Lot 2-One 10,000-feet ca pacity sawmill complete with two-block carriage; B h. D. boiler and 30 h. p. en- zine; 5O0,000 feet pine tim Lot 3-One 1O,0OO-feet ca pacity sawmill, complete with two-block carriage, three-saw edger, 45 h. p. boiler and 35 h. p. engine; 5O0,OO0 feet pine and oak timber.
 All of above mills are now in operation and in good run ming order. Will sell each lot as a whole or mills. and timber separately.
 Address X-91,. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

MEN AND WOMEN WANTED, Is to 50, to fill thousands of vacancies ana new positions in government service in Washington and elsewhere; per manent, higher salaries. patriotic work, easy hours, paid vacations; quick appointments. Write for free book NIB, listing positions. Washing ton Civil Service School. 209 Mardcn Bldg, Washington. D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

AUTO-Stclen, 1917 Buick touring car, No. 3s9776: has dent in back of body; suit . able reward for information leading 10
 recovery. Motion Realty Co.,, POPS Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

EOUND-All-wool suits, heavy enough for fall and winter at one-fourth orr Wonderful values. Marc Linx. 1911 1et ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WANTED-By combination man over draft age. active and energetic; can sell or do most anything; experienced ia office, time and pay roll work; sold goods, specialties and lumber for many years. Call 82t N 18th st. Phone 8362,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

REAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE -<>~-~~-~-->~~~-->~>~>~->~ ->~~~~~~>-~--~~-~~~ MORTGAGES and real estate bargains
 bought Bains Realty Co, 2127 Sd
 Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

W NfEIl-Men and ladieA to learn tho barber trade; few weeks completes; position open; tuition. $25. and tools SIS. Birmingham Barber College. 2007k Sd ave-. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
BOAkDERS WANTED

-~N@~>~~' White s Meals 25c Family Style
 Service. All you can eat for quarter. A try will convince you. Whites 1917 4th ave-, near city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WANTED-Colored woman to do cook ing and general housework. Call lat 1124 Glen View Road or Telephone Main 7376
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WE negotiate loans and sell real estate Can handle desirable farm loans. Me- Connell. Anglin, White, POPS 5d ave WE negotiate mortgage loans at low rates and buy mortgage paper Leon ard-Riley Co. Ta5 Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WANTED-Se Several young women for office work; only those having had at least one year in high school and who write a plain hand need apply. The Progressive Farmer O.. corner of 4th and 17th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

FOR SALE,-l9lS Six Studebaker car; fine condition; good tires, S1200; or ex- change for lighter car. See at 5l0 zSd st., Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

Fh1H ATE etary-stenograpner, oH1ce assistant, F years experience desires position; exempt: best references; sal ary $50 Address D-99, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

LOsT-L N. pay check for back time issued July IS to W. H. oNeiL Reward Finder phone WoodlaWn 665-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WANTED-White housekeeper between % and 20 years, to care for children : and years old: good home and treated as one of the family. Phone Woodlawn 4s9 w after evenings. H-95, Age-Her-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

YOUNG lady -bookkeeper
 Apply 2123 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

STU ATIONS WANTED-FEMALE SITUATION wanted; young lady ste
 nographar with limited experience. Ad
 dress ii, 2i27 Sd ave. WANTED-Position as typist or cashier
 Phone Main 4565-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

KOVJMS WAN IEIJ WANTED--Ry clean, respectable couple With one child, ? or 3 furnished rooms for iish5 housekeeping; must be near outbound Boyles car line; immediate F 95, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04
FOR SALE

FOR SAIsE-Piano music cabinet and bench immediately; 2904 Fairview Circle. Prone 4572-J.
 FOR SALE-Safe, 24x27x33, $50; safe 2ix3,7l 47, S9O Bains Realty Co, 2127 Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOX SAIECFerklns' shingle min, en- zine. boiler and all equipment com plete, in excellent condition; located in fine timber. Address 1630 American Trust Birmingham, or cab Main 7l3S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-04

WANTED-Capable men for good com mercial positions with large reliable concerns, carrying good salaries and fine opportunities. Inter-American Co.,. 1216-17 Jeff. Co. Blk. Bldg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-11-05

ico Military institute at Roswell on
November ~.
Nlfouso Soyolo Of Santa I'c iS here
ON q few LAYS business trip
George : Downer ~ IN" Santa F.
system Law offices. IL ~ AZ his home.
\ call Tor $50 men from Bernalillo
county has been received by the local
draft board The men 10 be sent TO
Camp Cody, y. NJ, sometime between
November - and -,
Lieutenant Iarnar" s~on-in-law Of
Don Rankin, stationed at camp Heau-
regard, La is visiting In the city for
"A week.
George Aruot who volunteered
with the coast artillery last August.
has arrived safely overscas
Re-, o. s Davidson. new pastor Of
the congregational church vii arrive
here within a few days and vii. arru
nv IN" pulpit IN SUNDAY, November
10. key Davidson was professor Of
semitic languages at Columbia uni
NctsitN and has also been connected
with other important educational in
Hiitutiuus ma ia" east.