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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

yer frame with silver handle. It II
finished with silver @ssel. None OF
these are actually "sifrer," but they
look like 1t and are beA described BY
that name, although they are Of some
composition. Just as pretty handles
and frames for shopping bags are
made of celluloid In all colors. Bags
OF taffeta, in the same color as street
frocks, are made with these celluloid
mountlngs.
The bag at the right is of plain satin
ribbon-five strips Joined together
form 1t. Conventional roses and
leaves are applied to the center strip.
There are four Of them, cut from
green and red satin and outlined with
black embroidery silk. At the ribbon
counter bags of this kind are on dis,
play with the mountings for them,
They are not difficult to make.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

shopping bags and work bags have
become indispensable now that women
are Dusying themselves about so many
things. and especially since thew are
making it rule to carry small mr.
GELS for themselves. Already the shops
are beginning to place new ones on
display, anticipating the holidays that
always bring a tremendous demand
Tor bags Of all kinds. This years
business is expecting demand for
bags and for the materials of which
tney are made, that will exceed all
previous records. For the mood Of
the public favors useful gifts at holi-
day time and the bag holds first place
among them.
It is in new mountings and trim
mings that the new bags differ from
those Of last year. Metal and
ceiluloid divide honors In frames and
mountings for both shopping and work
bags. Work bags are a trifie smaller
than they were-or those made of rib
Don and silk are. Many very practi-
cal bags are made Of cretonne and
lined with sateen and those intended
Tor daily service in all kinds of wealth
er ind a light weight black oilcloth |
the best Of material.
In the picture the shopping bag Mt
ne left Is made Of plain satin and rib
non brocade and is mounted on q sill
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Here is something really brilliant
fairly thrilling-the last word in sets
Tor motor wear. Just as colored yarns
mad established themselves as the
smartest of trimmings for hats and
other things, a new material, as soft
as silk and as shiny as glass, fioated
over the horizon Of fsshion. This ma
terial and yarns were simply made for
one another-modistes discovered it
Immediately, and they were Joined in
this lovely motor set-made for real
service. There is a hat and a bag and
an irresistible belt that supports the
mascot all Paris is wearing. "Nan-
nette" and "Rinuntin," a grotesque
little maid and her. mate, both made of
yarn, dangle from this belt and ex-
change condolences while they protect
their fair owner from harm.
This new material reminds one of
patent leather bet resembles it in the
way that plaid chiffon looks like ging-
ham. 1t Is black and brilliant, but as
light weight and pliable as velvet. |
There Is no name that describes it and |
one Will have to be invented to fit it.
Ia the hat shown In the picture the
'rown Is merely large, soft puff set
IN graceful brim that curves up at
he left side. There is a band about II
inished at each edge with deep but
onhole stitches Of purple yarn, and a
mail cluster Of quaint flowers at the
ront, also made Of the yarn in lighter
hades. The bag is finished in the
ame way with buttonhole stitching
nd yarn flowers and hangs from a
ong band that forms a loop for the
ru. The same sort of band supplies
ne belt and this belt might be omit ,
Sd II it were not that Nannette end s
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Have a Ribbon "Tamu

Bands of gray grosgrain ribbon were
put together with heavy gray silk en-
broidery threads and used to make
the crown of one Of the "tams" sd
popular with girl wearers since the
visit to this country of the French
Blue Devils" A tassel and velvet
headband added to the put-togethet
gray ribbons made tam as pretty al
a shop could offer for early fall wear.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
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All In Blue,

an uncommon little blue jacket has
circular cape collar which entirely
covers the shoulders, but ends we'll
above the waist. The small turnover
collar Is of chalk-white pique, which ID
the prevailing material for collars and
revers of every shape and stza The
attractive front of this unusual little
jacket shows the cape does not meet
or fasten, but falls from the neck in
an overwhelming opening, which finally
forms two points. Down one side OF
the cape is row Of mandarin-blus
satin buttons, and on the other a CORE,
spending number Of buttonholes, piped
with the same color.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

A laxative today saves a s,ck c,u.
tomorrow. Children simply will No.
saKe the time from play to empty tbe,,
bowels, which become clogged m Win
sour. 'naen
Look at the tongue. motheri 70
coated. or your child is listless cross
teverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
ear heartily. full of cold or has sors
throat or any other children's all.
ment' give a teaspoonful of "CaIi.
tornia Syrup Of Figs" then DOM
worry, because 1t is perfectly harm.
iess' and in few hours all this con.
supadon poison, sour bile and for.
mentng waste will gently move out Of
tne bowels, and you have a well. NAV.
tul cnild again. A thorough 'fnside
cleansing" is oftimes oil that is neces-
sary. 1t should be the first treatment
given In any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
ASK your druggist for a bottle Of "Cal.
NORMA Syrup Of Figs" which has
tuu directions for babies, children al
al ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that 1t is made by the .Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Company."-Ady.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Rlntfntin must have some means of
support.
1t happens that black taffeta froch
makes the best Of back grounds for
this set, but it is made to be worn
with any sort Of street dress and will
not clash with any of the quiet fash.
ionaple colors. 1t is called motor set
out may be counted upon for other
wear and is either really rain proof or
mas put up a most successful and con.
vincing camoufage.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Plmply Rashy Sklns

Quickly soothed and healed BY ga.
cura often when all else fails. Ge
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint
ment to soothe and heal For free
samples Address, "Cuticura, Dept. z,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap "a, Ointment % and 6O.--Ady.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Practical Blouse

Warservice needs have produced d
shirt blouse for women. strictly tai,
lored in design and finish. This blouse
fs of natural pongee, with patch
pocket, turn-back cuffs and detachable
stock collar.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
The Flavor. Lasts
IL WouIdn't Do.

Novelist Robert w. Chambers said
at the Country club in New York:
This war has changed all things.
We older writer's are quite disoriented.
We don't know how to write any more.
c Imagine describing a girls ear to-
tay,' he said. "as shell-like!-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Worth KNOWING How

worm knowing How.
army life makes a man out Of q
eellow."
$50 Il seems"
Ineres Reginald 0rabcoin, for in.
seanee. Before he was drafted he
couldn't even dress without the a.
nstanee Of his valet. His favorite en-
0amatiou was, oh, mercyr and his
nickname was Elizabeth"
SOFT and efreninate, chr
Exacdy. Hes been In the army
emily nix months, yet he can eject Z
stream Of profanity on short notice
that IL the envy Of his top sergeant
and be Is commonly referred to by his
associates as hard guy "-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Water, Mind You.

Squabbs-They say that three
fourths of the earth's surface Is COW
cred with water.
SQuibbs-Well, that's q fine record
compared with those of our bathing
beach girls.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Al children troubled with worms have an IN.
neSitny color, which Indicates poor blood and as
rTie, there 10 more or less stomach disturbance
S Tnov as TAsTALhSS chill TONIC given regularly
xof two or three weeks will enrich the blood i'm.
prove the digestion. and act q General streneth-
SuinR Tonic 70 the whole system. Nature Win then
on OF oispel the worms, and the Child Will be
" peE1ecs health Pleasant 70 take. &C per bottle
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

1t sometimes happens that married
man has a great deal to say. but his
wife won't let him say it.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Under normal conditions the Scilly
islands produce yearly 700 tons Of
flowers for perfume-making.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Honors Are Easv

But father doesn't approve of you"
Oh, that doesn't matter-I don't ap-
prove OF him. either. "-Sydney Bulle-
tin.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

There are two kinds Of family mrs.
lEto one you put preserves and into
the other you put your foot.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

No man blows hot afr and cola
sense out of the same mouth.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

The little act of kindness is never
time wasted.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
A Very Won

Granulated Eyelida Sites. Inaamea Era,
renewed over night By Roman EYa RainazA
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

When Baby 70 Teethin1
GROVES BABY BOWL MEDICINH win co,r...
the stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly ham.
less- See directions on the bottle A-A~
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
SomethIna to Stan Or

Betty had two sisters, but was fun1
informed that she had new BAH
brother. "Oh, goody," she exclaimed
excitedly. "now our family has thu
starting Of real soldierl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

tain protests, the authorization officers protest, but the war department is adam ant, and the brigadier naturally likes to keep his unit intact. The certain result is a good deal of discomfort over and above the ordinary troubles of a voyage across the unruly Atlantic. Just picture the average American soldier, fresh from Indiana, trying to eat his first or even his second breakfast on board ship in half gale, and faced by food which, just because it is strange, looks. there fore, unpalatable Is it to be wondered at if he writes home and makes a good hearty kick about the grub? The marvel
 would be if he didn't. The same man.
 six months later, when he has let day
 light through a few boches will write to the self-same people and tell them that he is having a bully good time and living like a prince!
 Pro-Germans continually break forth
 in new fields of activity. One of their favorite efforts is to throw discredit on
 our British ally's efforts, and they are very insidious in the way they endeavor to bring this about. All true Americans i realize that such underhand work is go- 1 ing on, and any new effort on the part 1 of enemy agents. if brought to their at | tention. will receive all that it deserves I and that very quickly. We know that America is doing all she can, Britain is
  1 so are all of us, and any complaints | against any of our allies or any attempt |, to spread mis-statements is only help | ing the German propa ganda. There has ! never in the history of the world been such a wonderful war as regards the way the soldier is looked after. It is the most marvellous thing that has ever happened, and everything possible is done l for him and for his relations and de I ppndeDtS hut if must be- realized that I this Is war and not a picnic
 l It is only reasonable to expect that
 men who have never been away from l their native town or from their homes
 in their lives will find many things that seem strange and hard at first; but as
 time goes on, and they see more ano
 more of this great effort for the free dom of mankind, they see more and more clearly that the care taken by the au- thorities for the comfort, health anc safety of each individual man is noth- ing less than miraculous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
.ENSLEY MAN TELLS OF WORK BY TANKS
Corp. Frank Fink Writes of the Part They Played at
 St. Mihiel

Corp. Frank Fink of Ensley has writ ten to his parents about the part played by the tanks in the St. Mihiel fight. He is in Company B, 327th Battalion, 3l1th Tank corps, A. P. O. 14, and is the son of MT. and Mrs J. A. Fink, 2l1T Ave- nue $, Ensley. He writes as follows:
 France, September IS, 19lS.-Dear Folks: We'll I am still alive and feeling fine after my first time under fire and also the first and only American tanks to go over the top in France. We sure were some success on our first attempt at the Huns, and believe me, we sure made the Huns run, and our infantry could not catch up with them.
 You will see by the papers where we are and where we are advancing in this l country.
 "Of course, our trip over the top in the tanks was d thing none of us had ever done. although some had gone over with the doughboy in former times. Relieve me, on the night of Septem- Der F and the morning of Thursday, the 18th, we sure did give the Huns pure. everyday hell. and then some. I am go- 1 ing to inclose you a piece of German 1 war money anu nope you Wii hCCp ie etS c | prize I took from German prisoner
 whom we caught at Montsec, The fell | lows here in the company have all got | some souvenir or other which they had | taken away from them.
 l We all have two Germans to work on ! our machines at the place where we now
 are stationed. and they are all glad tc | be here with us and to be taken prisoner ! by us, and they all do good work when | they are doing the work. saw Ter 1 low from Ensley the night before the ! attack and he sure was glad to see me 1 and to know some one whom he knows l was in the tanks.
 1 "By the way. if you see anything the l American tanks have done. you wlI know it is us, for there are no others i at the front yet
 .,The Huns are sure dirty fighters, anc they use some things to kill our mer with: for instance, they have bayone which on one side is just like a saw, anc if they eevr run it into you it will cu YOU all to pieces when they bring i out.
 You can talk about mud in the states well it has nothing on this place, wher, we are now sleeping We have no dug outs to sleep in, and have to sleep unde
 our machines to save us from shell frag
 ments.
 cept that we captured d town and To I of German beer and we all had all WI
 wanted.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
BOY SCOUTS, WORK

This week the Boy Scouts in Troop N have sold $l6.S5o worth of Liberty Bonds following the canvass of the other committees. Twelve of the boys have sold 10 bonds or more, which entities them to a merit badge given by the government. and are as follows: George Waller, Johnnie Malone, Stan ton McColluum, Miner Lehman, Meri- deth Waller, Carey HollingsWorth Joe Scott, Howard Bailey, James Braley. Walter Smith. Howard Hatcher and John Percy Hagler. The boys have been very active the past few days. and one scout, who was confined to his home on account of influenza was so in- terested that he sold his bonds oyer the telephone, and will be given the merit badge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. October 19.- Special 1.-The market today was quiet, but with a steady undertone and some further buy ing on q moderate scale for trade ac- count. There was less selling from the south than has recently been the case, and reports were current to the effect that spot markets were very steady with holders showing little disposition to meet declines.
 There is no speculative buying in the market at. the moment, and there does not seem much likelihood of a revival, owing to the many uncertainties which surround the question of prices The war news continues favorable, but despite many rumors, nothing definite as to any immediate peace has appeared. We think the local sentiment somewhat less bear ish in consequence of the steadiness and the lack of pressure from the south.- Hubbard Bros. &s Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

Bessemer, October 19.-(special )--The big indicator in front of the Liberty Loan headquarters has steadily risen until it stands at the $2oo0O0O mark, slgnifying that Bessemer has gone over the top in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The auditing department has been badly crippled the past week and figures are not available as yet but every assur- ance is given, at headquarters that the quota is raised. Chief of Staff Morton states that money has flowed into the office in stream Saturday, so rapidly that the force had not been able to count it. It is the opinion of General Haffner that the drive has been decided sue cess, and that every committeeman has worked most faithfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. W. E. Benns will leave soon for Mobile, where MT. Benns will be connected with the T. c. I. company, and where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs w. P. Golson are on Sig nal mountain, Tennessee, where they are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Mac Clay.
 Mrs w. D. Taylor, Mrs Lacey Ed. mundson Mrs. R. T. Smith and Mrs. A. s Fitzpatrick are in Atlanta for short stay
 Mrs. Charles Nixon of Holt has re- turned to her home after a visit to Mrs. R. T. Smith. Mir. and Mrs. Peyton Mims and little son have returned home after spending the summer at their farm near Flint Hill. Miss Helen Neal is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Mitchell The condition of the Rev. M. E. Kilt trick, who is very i'll of pneumonia at St. Vincents hospital, is reported as showing a slight improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Taylor Field Airman
 Dies From Injuries

Montgomery. October 19.-As the result Of injuries sustained in an airplane acl cident occurring Friday evening at Camp sheridan, Lieut. Joseph w. Sanborn, at tached to the Taylor field squadron, died this afternoon at the Sheridan base hos pital.
 Lieutenant Sanborn was flying with Lieutenant Buckley when the accident occurred, the planes engine choking about 100 feet in the air during the ascent the machine plunging to the earth again
 to which place the body will be shipped Lieutenant Buckley is expected to re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
.ENSLEY GETS QUOTA WITH S1OO,OOO ID
 SPARE, IS BELIEF
Committee Oyerjoyed Over Success of Workers and Patriotism of
 People

E 2 H
 The proof of Ensley's patriotism was
 demonstrated yesterday afternoon when
 the Liberty Loan eanapaign total jumped
 to s2,O4o,o coo, exceeding the quota by $40
 0oO, with possibly other returns which are
 expected to bring the total to g, 10000.
 The subscriptions of the Thomas furnace
 of the Republic Iron and Steel company
 were included in that amount
 The committee, of which H. S Meade
 was chairman, was overioyed at the re- suits, which were attained by persevering efforts and q patriotic pabiic The indi- vidual subscriptions were numerous and there are few families in the district who have not shared in this gigantic under taking
 The women of the Rainbow division in
 Ersley and Fairfield. under the direction
 of Mrs. Louis Mackenzie and Mrs. H $. Mearns respectively, have attained all
 most unbelievable results canvassing from house to house. giving housewives ar opportunity to share in the Fourth
 Liberty Bond campaign In Wylam the woman's committee raised $4500. Vivian business firms made wonderful show Ing in 100 per cent subscriptions among whom were: Love Brose Furniture co. Turner & Coehen, C. l.. Camps Pratt Land and Transfer company, Central 1 Pharmacy Wylam Mercantile company. F. w. Reed, R. Teague, Riveire & Mill | Ter. M. Levy, w. j. SyX, NJ. NJ. Mar shall. Vivian Bakery, Rountree & Me 1 Donald, Wylam Branch of Bank of Ems ! ley; Consolidated Mercantile company, | G. w, Futrell The committeeman work Ing together attained the following re- suits: Martin & Nolan, S10750 Miller & l Syxc $l550; Cummings & Stacy, $6S50; acid plant, through Cummings and Stacy, I $lo,5co; Vivian branch, of bank. $795O; women, S4500, making a total of $42, 100 1 for that committee. The Bank of Ems | ley will handle s1,250,O00 in subscriptions, | which is a great record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
COMFORT ROBE

The comfort robe made by the Chii- drens Knitting club, branch Of the Chldren's Patriotic league, is on exhibi : tion in the window of Pegram & Pat tons drug store, and is attracting much attention. The children of Bessemer knitted the squares under the direction of Miss Hettie Faull. The squares were then crocheted together by Mrs. Richard Faull black wool being used to blend the bright colors used in the squares together. A great deal of the wool used in the robe was donated by Mrs. C. E. Abbott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
FRUIT FUND REACHES sl23

Mrs. W. D. Owen, who has had charge Of the collection of fruits for the sick soldiers of Camp Mcclellan states that the number of sick boys is increasing and that she will receive any donations made by clubs or individuals to this fund. Mrs. owen has sent $l2S for the fruit fund, donations having been re- ceived as follows: Muscoda Red cross unit, s10; Muscoda colored unit, SIP; Bes- semer Red Cross branch, $25; Matfons club, SIS; T.-C l. employees at Weno- nah, $31; Wenonah Red Cross branch S10; Wenonah colored auxiliary, Slo' friends, s5: Womans Missionary society 1 First Methodist church, s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Secretary Tumulty
 Replies to Crowder's
 Message to President

A letter was received by the Cham Der of Commerce yesterday from James Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, acting in accordance with the wishes of the President and expressing the Presidents appreciation of telegram sent by Arthur c. Crowder, president of the Chamber of Commerce on Octo- Der Is. This telegram voiced the ap- proyai of the people of Birmingham of the answer of President Wilson to the latest German peace proposal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
W. s. S. SALES

The sale of War Savings Stamps in the Ensley district through the Ensley postoffce and it's branch offices at Wy lam and Pratt City is reaching noticeable proportions. During July, which was the month of the War Saving Stamps cam paign, the sales amounted to $46000: in August, s20,0oo and in September $25,o0o, making total of over $90,000 for the past quarter The Bank of Ensley and branch at Wylam draws it's supply through this office.
 Postmaster D. r. Sugg yesterday an- nounced that the postal savings deposits of this postoffice to date amounted to sl3S,377. with I'll accounts, with balance to credit. The postal savings department Of the Ensley office is unequaled by any postoffice in the state, not except ing the Birmingham office. This depart ment is used extensively by the foreign CTS of the district and numbers of ne- groes, who realize the safety of this government depositary.
 The postal receipts of this office are gaining materially. In the past four quarters the receipts have amounted to s44, ,O0o which is an increase of 90 per cent over the previous year.
 Tn spite of the fact that one-taird Of the working force of the postoffice IS iii or have severe illness in their re- specttve families, necessitating their ab- sence from the office, the work is going at full force in the office and on the regular routes. Postmaster Sugg and his force are to be commended TOT thls excellent management.