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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-06-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
EPIDEMIC IN STATE IS LOSING GRIP,
 SAYS DR. WEIGH State Health Officer Says Conditions at Muscle
 Shoals Were Greatly
 Exaggerated

Dr. $. w. Welch. state health officer, returned yesterday from tour of n-. spection through north Alabama and the information gathered by him in regard to the prevalence of influenza is most encouraging and in almost every com munity conditions are either completely relieved or improving.
 The following statement was made by Dr. Welch: T am making a tour of the entire state in order to familiarize my self and gain first-hand information as to conditions growing out of the cpl demic. Conditions at Huntsville and Muscle Shoals are greatly improved. Re- ports of conditions at Muscle Shoals have been exaggerated there having been only 200 deaths in the district from all causes since the epidemic began.
 The reports of excessive mortality rate no doubt arose from a request for undertakers This was because the local undertakers and embalmers were sick just as the doctors and drug men were,
 "The Red Cross did some brilliant work at Florence and in the Muscle Shoals district, making it possible to handle difficult situation. Mir. c. w. Ashcraft was in charge of the work. The situation in Jasper is fairly well in hand"
 pr. Welch expressed himself as being highly pleased with conditions obtain- ing in Birmingham and commended tho local authorities for their prompt ac- ton and the steps taken to limit the spread of the epidemic. His advice is Keep cool heads and all pull together"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
CLAIM IS MADE THAT SOME MERCHANTS .D0NOT OBSERVE LAW The Ratio of Four to One on Flour and Substitute Is
 Being Overlooked, Is
 the Claim

Reports continue to reach Thomas Bragg. executive secretary of the food administration, that all merchants of Alabama are not observing flour regu- lations in regard to substitutes. He has sent the following to all county food administrators:
 "We are writing to ask that you inn mediately investigate and find out if the |retail merchants of your country are abiding by the wheat conservation reg ulations which went into effect on Sep ltember l.
 Our inspectors are making an in- |vestigation of the number of reports which have recently reached our office and we regret to learn that some of the merchants of our state are not sell ing flour and<substitutes at the ratio of four to one, as required in the reg |ulations announced on September l.
 "The merchant who is guilty is break ing faith with his country, with our soldiers living and dead on foreign fields and with our allies who held the lines until we got there. He should be hauled before the bars of public opinion, along with the purchaser who equally shares his guilt and should be held up to the scorn and contempt of his countrymen.
 ''We have no hesitancy in stating that this office is going to take drastic ac- ton against any merchant who fails to sell the proper amount of substitutes with each sale of flour.
 "To do this, we must have the active energetic and persistent efforts of the county food administrator in detecting the guilty ones.
 Your usual prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
SHOOK WANTS ID ! GET EMPLOYMENT
 MANAGER SCHOOL
Schools for Instructing Men and Women in Handling Labor Problems to Be
 Locatedby Government

A movement was started yesterday by Secretary A. M. Shook, Jr, of the Ala bama Manufacturers and Operators as- sociation to secure the location in Bir- mingham of one of the colleges for training employment managers, which the government is establishing in diff ferent cities throughout the country.
 In a letter. he received yesterday it was announced that such schools would be located at Boston, New YoAS, Roches- ter, Cincinnati, Seattle and Berkeley. Cal. He at once prepared to call the attention of the government to the ad- mirable location. as well as the need of such an institution, of Birmingham. where so many large corporations, em- pIoying thousands of laborers, have their headquarters and their properties.
 In view of the fact that not one of the schools, according to the announced schedule, will be in the south, MT. Shook deemed it advisable to call the attention of the government to this fact and if possible secure one for Birmingham
 No tuition Is charged at these schools but persons taking the course will be required to pay for books and supplies, which, it is estimated, will cost about $l5.
 The purpose of these schools is to equip men and women for the duties of hand ling the labor problem for large insti- tutions simplifying it, and establishing more friendly relations between employer and employe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
LIEUT.. HELMICH IS
 WOUNDED IN THE LEG
Tank Corps Officer Sends Message From Verdun to Mother That He Is In Hospital

A cablegram received yesterday by Mrs. D. A. Helmich. 1900 Twentyfourth street, north. from her son, Lieut.. D. A. Helmich, stated that he had been wound ed in the left leg, and was in base hospital The cablegram was from Yer dun.
 message from the war department a short time previously had announced that Lieutenant Helmich was severely wounded.
 Lieutenant Helmich, one of Birming- hams well known and popular young men is in tank corps battalion S26. He has been on the active front for the past six months. He attended the officers training school at American University and was commissioned lieutenant of en- gineers year ago.
 After reaching France, however. he de- cided he wanted to see more active ser vice and took up the training for the tank corps. It is presumably in this service that he received his wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Birmingham Presbytery
 Has Been Postponed

The Birmingham prespytery in ths Alabama synod of the Cumberland Pres byterian church, has been postponed, ac- cording to an announcement made yes- terday by H. M. Stiles. moderator.
 The following statement regarding the postponement of the presbytery was is- sued yesterday:
 In view or the fact that an epidemic of Spanish influenza is raging through out our country and the board of health of Jefferson county has asked that every available precaution be taken to check the spreading of this disease; as mod orator of the Birmingham presbytery in Alabama synod of the Cumberland Pres byterian church. hereby notify all mem bers of said presbytery that said presby tery will not convene in accordance with the order of it's adjournment as to time. but will be subject to the future call of the moderator.
 ''H. N. STILES, Moderator"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
BIRMINGHAM ZONE
 ]. EXPECTED ID RAISE FULL QUOTA TODAY
Chairman Moore Confident of Going Over the Top Before Night-Four
 Counties Over

Four of the 10 counties in the Bir- in the Fourth Liberty Loan, and Chair man J. D. Moore feels confident that the zone's quota will be secured before night Several of the counties are still behind, according to latest reports re- ceived by Chairman Moore, but the in- tensive campaign that has been waged the last few days is depended upon to put them over before the curtain drops and the workers all retire from the field of action.
 Chairman Moore wired to the county chairmen yesterday to exert every ef- fort to raise their quotas. Declare to- day a holiday if necessary, he urged, m line with the governments suggestion, and get everybody out hustling for sub scriptions.
 "The banner counties outside of Jeff ferson are Cullman, Shelby and St Clair" said Chairman Moore yesterday. "Cullman went over with 90 per cent to spare the first day; Shelby followed suit a day or two later, and has since added 50 per cent to that. The southern half of St. Clair was over almost as soon as Cullman and the northern half came along little later These counties should be an inspiration to all Ala bama.'
 Field Representative Earl Lay of the Sixth federal reserve district, speaking of the campaign that closes today said: From latest advices we feel reasonably certain that north Alabama will raise her quota before the close of tomorrow. We have had to meet unusual conditions, with the influenza epidemic and peace talk, but in spite of these the people have responded admirably and we will go over the top"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Membership of National Expressmen's Union 2000

The membership of the National Ex- pressmens union has reached 20Oo since its organization October I, and is still growing, according to statement of MT. Johnson, express messenger between Bir- mingham and Atlanta. The headquar- ters of this organization is in Louisville. and members here are confident that locals will soon be organized In all the principal cities of the United States.
 The Birmingham local has a member ship of about 95 and is still growing. MT Johnson says that the object of the Union is to give the public better serv- ice and the opera ton of the people Tn attaining this end Is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Alleged German Spy
 in Critical Condition

Alfred Arnold Horst. the alleged Ger man spy. continues critically i'll with in- fluenza in the county jail, and is sink ing gradually, according to Dr. A. M. Reed, who stated yesterday that he had slight chance to recover
 Horst was arrested several weeks ago by special agents of the department of justice and at the time of his arrest it is stated he had in his possession a Ger man code book. He has been in the coun- ty jail since his arrest. J. Reese Mur- ray, head of the department of justice, had recommended that he be interned in a prison camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19

With sS.00o0oo to go last Monday morning, and a serious epidemic of in- fluenza prevailing throughout the city and county, it was a herculean task, but the soldiers and workers tackled it with will and determination that would brook no defeat. It was "dou- ble" up along the line. for the field had been thoroughly canvassed dur ing the first two weeks The people of Birmingham and Jefferson county re- sporded nobly and generously to the slogan and from day to day as the workers returned to headquarters bringing with them subscriptions ot generous proportions all doubts as to the success of the campaign soon were dissipated.
 Notwithstanding the growing confi- dence among the rank and file of the workers there was no let up in the ef- fort to not only raise the quota. but to meet ahe expectations of President Wilson and oversubscribe, if possible. While the indications, are that the quota will be exceeded, Chairman Murray Brown and Field Marshal Rushton ad- wise against any overconfidence and urge that there be no relaxation in the work until every possible bond has been placed in Jefferson county.
 NOFFICIAL STATEMENT
 When they had finished the task of checking and rechecking the returns made by the generals and committees, Chairman Brown and Field Marshal Rushton at o'clock yesterday after noon make the following statement:
 In line with the policy of this committee to deal frankly and not to withhold any figures. we are pleased to announce at this hour. D. m., that all indications point to the fact that Jefferson county has reached her quota.
 This Is based upon check that has just been made and counts upon every corporation and indiyid- uaI who has promised subscrip- ton. completing same.
 That our announcement may he an accomplished fact. it will he ab- soIutely necessary that all workers continue their efforts and bring in their returns early possible Saturday afternoon.
 We invite all patriotic citizens who have not subscribed and who desire to stand behind our nation in this crisis, to give their sub scription to any authorized solicitor or to bring it to headquarters.
 We have advised the public that we would not try for any track rec ord, but it will be a great thing if we go over the top, with surplus, In keeping with the Presidents re- quest. MURRAY BROWN,
 Chairman Jefferson County Fourth
 Liberty Loan Committee.
 J. FRANK RUSHTON,
 Field Marshal Allied Armies. Following this announcement Chair man Brown made further statement in which he cautioned the people of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Red Cross Nurses Wanted; None to Send Gu t; Wrong Impression Gained

The local Red Cross has no nurses to furnish people in need of nurses for sick people. The ina- pressjon that prevaiis-t0 such an extent until the phone Is kept busy, explaining the error to those seeking nurses-when matter of fact the Red Cross office at 35 Brown-Marx building wants nurses-are daily trying to get nurses to supply the unlimited nnmber of calls for help.
 If you want to register to go and nurse sick people or to aid in any way, call the headquarters at 235 BrOwn-Marx building, but If you want nurses, do not call this num- her, for they have none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Messenger Boy Examination

The United States civil service com mission announces an examination for messenger boys and messenger girls to be held November 6, 1918, at Birming- ham. Vacancies in the department of agriculture a $4S0 per annum, or high CT or lower salaries, will be filled from the resulting eligible list The age limits are from 14 to IS years For further information and application blanks, address the local secretary. civil service board, Birmingham, or the secretary. Fifth civil service district. 204 Postoffice building, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Dimick Announces
 Successful Candidates

ID. B. Dimick, chairman of the civil
 ian aid committee. announces that the
 following men from Alabama have been accepted as candidates for the field artillery central officers training school at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. J. C. Smith, care United States at- torney, Birmingham Julien N. Saks. 2201 Highland avenue, Birming ham: James F. Gordy, 1924 Thirtieth street. north, Birmingham; Percy w. Brewer. 2409 Fifth avenue, south, Birmingham; Sam Phillips. 201s Quinlan avenue. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
New Superintendent
 at By-Pr0duct Plant

President George c. Crawford of the Tennessee company yesterday announced the appointment of Thomas Chalmers as superintendent of the Fairfield by-prod- uct coke oven plant in the following statement.
 "Effective October l. 1918. MT Thomas Chalmers has been appointed superinten. dent of the by-produet coke oven plant at Fairfield in place of MT. H. NJ. Urban resigned" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
St. Paul's Methodist
 Buys $500 of Bonds

The St Paul Methodist church on the corner of Sixth avenue and Eff teenth street. bought $500 worth of Liberty Bonds, paying cash for them This shows the patriotism of this con- gregation which is doing its part in the fight against the Hun. Dr. R. M. Davis is pastor of this church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
BURRUsS' HUMOR

DOhhOoS nO MOh Commissioner Burruss stated that no man in the city would attempt to keep his wife away from bargain sale "Tnducement of this kind will make them brave any danger" was his feel ing comment.
 Professor Wheeler in discussing the commissions action. advanced the opinion that department stores of fered as much of an opportunity for drawing crowds as did business col leges. Speaking for the moving picture houses and theatres, W. s. Mudd said :: We don't want to play the dog in the manager, but 1t seems to me that either the closing of the schools, the- atres and churches has done no good or that we haven't gone far enough Our only idea in bringing up the mat ter of closing the stores is to bring the epidemic to more speedy conclu- sion. If the health authorities say stores are not a menace, we are ready to stand behind them. but if we have to stay closed until Christmas all of us will be in bankruptcy by that time and we only hope the epidemic is not prolonged till it kills our business
 THE RESOLUTION
 The following resolution was then adopted.
 Whereas, Owing to the continued prev alence in the city of Birmingham of a serious epidemic of influenza, a danger ous and highly communicable disease, the board of health of Jefferson county, Alabama, and the health officer of the city of Birmingham have recommended the continued closing of all places of public assembly in the city for period of two weeks, beginning at midnight on Sunday, October 20 1918.
 Therefore, be it resolved by the com mission of the city of Birmingham as follows.
 Section l. That all the schools of the city both public and private, and busi- ness colleges. be closed for period of two weeks, beginning at midnight on Sunday, October 20, 1918.
 Sec 9 Be it further resolved, That all places of public assembly, includ- ing churches, Sunday schools, theatres, moving picture theatres. pool rooms, sideshows street fairs, carnivals, fra ternal orders, state fairs, etc, be re- quired to refrain for the same period of time from holding meetings. assem- plies, giving exhibitions of any charac- ter or from doing anything which would tend to cause the assembling of people in crowds.
 Sec. B. He It further resolved,
 That all auction sales. bargain sales,
 or sales of any character which
 would tend to cause the undue as-
 sembIing of people in crowds,
 either in or outside of buildings, he
 and the same are hereby prohibited
 for the same period of time.
 Sec. 4. Any person, firm, corporati tion organization, association or partnership who violates the provisions of this res- olution shall be punished within the limits and as provided by section 1216 of the code of Alabama of 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19
Jefferson County Hands Ouer Her $9,289, 1000
 To Uncle Sam and Says "On With the War"
 Her Full Fourth Quota HaUing Been Attained
Announcement of Quota Having Been Secured Made Yesterday Afternoon By Chairman Brown of the Fourth Liberty Loan Com mittee and Field Marshal Rushton
 of Allied Armies
Rr M. J. HOLES

Birmingham Jefferson county have raised their quota $9 in the fourth Liberty Loan Announcement effect made o'clock yesterday afternoon County Chairman Murray Brown and Field Marshal Frank had checked the turned n by the allied armies and Liberty Loan committees.
 While officially reported, but there number be the hands the eouota,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-19

mingham and Jefferson county not to stop subscribing for bonds until the last minute; that while the quota had been practically raised it still depend ed to large extent upon developments of today in the matter of validating subscriptions already made bv cover- ing the initial payment of 10 per cent. INTENSIVE DRIVE It had been planned to put on an in- tensive drive today with the commer- cial travellers and fraternal orders play [ ing an important part, but in view of the influenza epidemic Chairman Brown. Field Marshal Rushton, the generals of the allied armies and other advisers, decided not to put on this mass eff fort, but to conduct the campaign to- day in the same manner that it has been conducted during the past week They stated, however, that the aid of the commercial travellers and the fra terna1 orders would be gladly welcomed and they hoped that as many of them as possible would lend helping hand today.
 This will be clean up day Every subscriber who has not yet made his initial payment is urged to do so as early as possible today While work ing for new subscriptions the workers will make it point to call upon as many of those who have not made initial payments as possible Unless the first 10 per cent is paid before the banks close tonight the subscrip- tions cannot be counted and to that eX- tent the city and the country will fall down in their duty to the government and the boys over there"
 CONTINUE TO SUBSCRIBE
 It was the consensus of opinion of Chairman n Brown Field Ma bol ton, the generals and advisers that general invitation be extended to the public to continue to subscribe, as re- ports from Washington are that the government is seriously hoping for an oversubscription in Birmingham and Jefferson county will help bring up the standing of the Birmingham zone and of the state of Alabama.
 Chairman Brown was naturally jubf- lant after he had gone over the figures and ascertained that the county's quota had been raised This campaign has been an unusually arduous one he said. with many adverse conditions to meet, but the result is all the finer tribute to the patriotism of the peo- pie of Jefferson county"
 "People of all classes have re-
 sponded nobIy. but none more so
 than our colored citizens in propor-
 ton to their means, and [ desire
 that this fact should be generally
 known"
 BANKS OPEN TONIGHT
 The banks will remain open until s o'clock tonight to receive subscriptions, All who have not made initial payments are requested to do so today at the earliest possible moment, either at the banks or to the committees who took their subscriptions.
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