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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
TO GENERAL ALI,ENpY

l. s. Richter, fin Leslieis. Intrepid son of Albion the brave, Thine was the mission, though of alien
 creed, Gods hallowed earth from heather foes
 to save, An exiled people back to its home to
 lead, Mga An outraged race from bondage to re-
 deem, &f And render real its age-lons sweetest
 dream. Oppressed and trampled through their
 dreadful night, Two thousand years they wandered OCT the earth, Sustained by one fond hope, one radiant
 light, Of the glorious Day to which thou gav-
 est birth. Noble and gallant warrior. hailsto thee! Thou art immortal in Israel's history. Polluted by foul unholy hand. For centuries the scene of bloody strife Freed from that yoke, now will the chos-
 en land, Live as of yore, noble, godly life; A guiding star as in the days of old, A fount of wisdom and of bliss untold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Corporation Employees
 and Home Gardens

THE Tennessee company and sev- 0 eral other corporations in the Birmingham district have given a great deal of attention to the develop ment of welfare work. Their employees not only live in better houses than was the rule in former years, but sanitation comes first in the welfare scheme, while flowers beautify the front yards and we'll cultivated gar dens take the place of weeds and rub
 bish in the back yards. The Alabama extension service is o-operating in practical way with the corporations, especially in the
 matter of home gardens, which fami-
 lies are encouraged to bring up to a
 high state of perfection. "One of the corporations that has done excellent [ work along this line," says the dirac- \ tor of the extension service, ''is the
 Republic Iron and Steel company. Its employees are shown the way to make use of their spare time for pro- iducing vegetables and otherwise pro-
 noting thrift"
 Among other things the Republic
 company furnishes twelve acres for a
 community garden, in the cultivating l of which many families participate. The employees receive, free of
 charge, various Kinds # vegetable { plants:
 The company has secured the sery- ices of special gardener who advises
 with the extension specialist and passes the information along.
 "The corporation gives each year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
.ApuN1IaM4ADnslH
HrNDENDURG's FRONT
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer

From the Cleveland Flaln Deaier.
 Is there to be new" "Hindenburg line?' The famous line of defense from Douai to St.. Gobain has long since ceased to exist, but now 1t is stated, with some credibility, that the Prussian marshal is thinking of preparing German "Hinden- burg line" six miles east of the British, American and French positions along ths Rhine.
 The establishment of this front would be for the purpose of preserving order in Germany and of supporting any govern ment which might be to the liking of Hindenburs and his associates. With the allies firmly established on the east bank of the Rhine no German of ability would he rash enough to propose resumption of the war. But with a strong line drawn between the allies and the rest of Ger many 1t would be possible for it's com mander to exercise a dominating influ- ence in German affairs. Were it not for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

three sets of prizes of four each to Americans, Italians and negroes" says the extension service. "These gardens are inspected each month, at irregular intervals from spring to fall, and the prizes are awarded to the gardeners making the best show throughout the season. In order to prevent the best gardeners taking the prizes year after year, and in order to encourage those who are not so good at the work, it is the policy of this corporation to have as judges those who won the prizes the previous year. These people, of course, cannot com pete for any of the prizes"
 This branch of welfare activity has already been attended with large re- suits and in the course of a few more years will have wrought wonders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
WHO LET IN THE "FLu,

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The health commissioner of Boston now admits that the Spanish influenza en- tered this country through that port. From there it spread to Camp Devens and speedily got beyond control. This admission confirms the impression gained from the records of it's appearance. It was first reported among sailors arriv- ing in Boston, next to the naval sta tions and thence, presumably to the soldiers in the camp The question was raised early in the epidemic how it was possible, with the much vaunted effi- ciency of the quarantine authorities in our ports, for a disease so widely preva- dent and advertised abroad to have been permitted to enter this country. For years the public has been told that there was practically no danger of the im- portation of epidemic diseases because of this effective protective organization. During the cholera scare of some years ago, this boast was Justified as 1t was. although in lesser measure, in south ern ports menaced by fever and in San Francisco during the bubonic plague outbreak. Yet, despite the fact that Spanish influenza had been sweeping across Europe for months and the possi- bility, nay. the probability. of it's being brought to our shores must have been plain, it seems to have been allowed to enter with as much ease apparently as though we had no protection what ever.
 The war may in a measure have been responsible by the taking away of med ical officers to other duties or by the concentration of medical effort on war plans. Otherwise it would be disturbing to think that our supposed protection against the importation of epidemics from abroad Is of so little value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
President Wilson's
 London Reception

1.-THE reception of President Will < son in France was marked by elaborate official ceremonies and un- bounded enthusiasm on the part of the populace and his arrival in Eng
 land yesterday was the occasion of great gala and whole-hearted demon Istration
 The President, as the guest of the
 King, rode in the royal state carriage from the Charing Cross railway sta
 tion to Buckingham palace, escorted by a military guard of honor, with
 many outriders in red and gold. Mrs.
 Wilson, Queen Mary and Princess
 Mary rode in the second royal car- Iriage.
 Although Great Britain is nominally la monarchy, it is, to all intents and purposes, a democratic nation, and royalty and the chief executive of the foremost republic of the world touched elbows with the utmost grace and democratic unbending.
 King George is a sincere admirer of the United States and his democratic manner has impressed itself upon all Americans with whom he has come in contact. No crowned head visiting England has ever been received with more pomp or manifestations of honor than that attending the visit of MT. Wilson; and it is easy to assume that mo state visitor, either royal or demo- cratic, has ever been greeted by the British government with such un- feigned cordiality.
 The people of England and the peo- pie of America are not only alike in their social life, their emotions and their customs in general, but they are alike in their eagerness to view pageant or catch glimpse of per- sonage of wide acclaim. The masses crowded the line of the procession. Men, women and children came from the country round to ''get look" at President Wilson.
 The scene in many of it's aspects was such as the people of Washington, New York or other large American cities have witnessed. But yesterdays demonstration was many-sided in its far-reaching significance and it will i,e recalled in London in after years as a red letter event.
 The only other great capital that President Wilson will visit is Rome. That his reception there will mean a repetition of Frances and England's hospitality goes without saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
LUKE MpLuKE SAYS

Dan Cupid makes a lot, of mistakes Once in while a honeyrloon trip lasts longer than the honeymoon
 The reason why good loser is such an optimist is because he is going to lose more trying to get it back again.
 Somehow or other you never hear a chronic bragger bragging that his faults are larger than those of other people 1 siI8s
 A man thinks that it is all right for him to be extravagant. But he thinks ing that way.
 When man gets sick you have 10 argue with him to make him take any medicine at all. But when woman gets sick you have to argue with her to keep her from taking about II kinds of medicine at once.
 About the time a youth gets through explaining to his mother why he was out so late he has to begin explaining to his wife why he was out soslate.
 A pest Is man wiio is always talk ing about his achievements when he could be talking about yours.
 There are mighty few men who will not do privately what they will de- nounce publicly.
 If man couldn't gamble with any, body but his own wife the betting is that there wouldn't be much gambling done
 A smart husband buys his wife an sS rocketbook for Christmas. It look , so swell that it makes her forget that she is carrying only eight cents in it.
 An optimist is man who expects union suits and clothes to look as wcil on him as they do on the men who wear them in the advertisements.
 And what has become of the old fashioned wife who used to wear a wedding ring?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
* * * To Make Versailles the Worlds Capital

TIT has been proposed in the French N Chamber of Deputies to make Versailles capital of the society of na- tions. Naturally Versailles deputies and the department of Seine Disc are warmly in favor of giving this new honor to a place already rich in historic memories. Versailles would be put at the disposal of the nations at the peace conference and would be- come headquarters for the league of nations for transacting international business.
 The Hague having proved something of disappointment, despite the gen. erosity of Andrew Carnegie, whose peace palace stood forlorn while the world was rent by the greatest> con- flict humanity has ever experienced, why not start anew at Versailles :? France wrought the Miracle of the Marne" which saved civilization. Therefore, it is fitting that the capi- tai of the nations be on French soil.
 However, it is a bit early yet to discuss such matters when far more urgent problems must be solved. The league of nations is yet to be formed and made stable. After we are req sonably sure that there will be a league in something more than name and that it will endure, there will be plenty of time to choose place for the peace lords of the future to de- lberate. During the peace confer ence, at any rate, Versailles will be the worlds capital. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Attractive Christmas Card.

prettier this year than ever before,' said R. Key Miner q received many
 exquisite ones. I am sure, however, that no other organization has 8 more effective design for engraved or embossed work than has the Rotary club. Quite a number of the Rotarians made use of their insignia on their stationery and cards. The one sent out by President Ed Andrews was simply gorgeous, and as 8 coat of arms"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Prof. Duggar's Work at Auburn

tribute to Professor Duggar director of the agricultural work at Auburn" said Dr. Lyman Ward of Camp Hill flor he is really great man end worthily en- dowed for the leadership which has he is doing at the Alabama Polytechnic institute is going to be the means ot adding untold wealth to the state. Hs has valuable corps of assistants who are all specialists and enthusiasts in their special lines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SHAMELESS.

His heart brimful of Christmas cheer, Observe the wealthy profiteer No twinge of conscience aims his smile, Nor makes the season less worth while. You might suppose that now and then He'd think about those gallant men Who died to make the whole world free And bring the boon of liberty. While he stayed home and reaped his gain,
 They fell on many bloody plain. Remorse? Compunction? Iris quite clear These don't concern the profiteer.
 SELLS HIS STUFF.
 CTS scribson successful author?"
 q presume so'
 Why"
 He seems to think magazine editors are an intelligent lot"
 PROFESSIONAL POSE
 'The critics are bit dubious about this new Hamlet"
 "The critics are nearly always like that"
 "Yes?"
 'They are bound to impress the public with the fact that they have seen few other IIamlets in their time"
 ABOVE IT.
 T presume all the members of this vaudeville company are consumed with jealousy Not quite all.'
 "rd like to see the performer who isn't"
 You'll see him in the next act. He's a trained chimpanzee. Versailles to negotiate an armistice. The triumph of Germany was complete Five days before, in the Hall of Mirrors of reared as temple of his, own glory at Versailles, the King of Prussia had been proclaimed German Emperor. It was as bitter cup as could be placed at the lips of La Belle France. but her neigh boring sister Germania made her drink 1t to the last dregs--but thank God La Revanche has come. The armistice showed no mercy, but in spite of the rape of France, through Gambetta and Thiers today The French Republic, One and Indivisible," is strong Ter and France is fairer than ever before in her history. They foHsht the foes without and those within, and paved the way for a rejuvenated country in which nationality is an accomplished fact.
 When any one tells you that democ- racy cannot accomplish anything on Eu- ropean soil just point them to the French republic, for tho tri-color of redeemed nation waves proudly over tho lilies of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
ANOTHER SUGGESTION

From the Chicago News.
 Possibly some of the expenses of the war could be paid by sending tha German navy around the world as Il sort of floating exhibition. charging a reasonable price for the casual in- spection of a great fleet that was too cowed to fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
PERHAPS so.

In the name of common sense, how can two women chatter for an hour and a half over the telephone?" asked tho grouchy individual
 T believe it is generally understood" replied the cynic, "that common sense has nothing whatever to do with a case of that kind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Two Famous Pieces
 Inspired by Christmas

THE Jackson Clarion-Ledger great
 O ly admires Clement Moore's poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas, ," The verses were printed on it's edi- torial page Christmas Day with the following introduction: "As the Clar- ion- n-Ledger considers James Whitcomb Riley's poem, The Night Before Christmas, the, best Christmas poem ever written, it n1akesfgit rule to print this immortal production once a year, just before Christmas. Cut it out and keep it, as it has never had an equal"
 Unlike it's companion piece, reply to little Virginia Hanlon's query, 1'Is there Santa Clause?" originally pub Iished in the New York Sun, about 90 years ago, "A Visit From St. Mich 3las," better known by the title, 4'Twas the Night Before Christmas" !" iA attributed in all reputable antho- logies to Clement Clarke Moore, an American educator and poet, who was born in New York, July Is, 1779. He published collection of poems in 1884, which included "A Visit From St. Nicholas" and the poem has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
CLEARING THE DAIRYMAN

From the New York Evening Sun.
 With the removal of milling restric- tions the price of mill feeds jumped from s12 to s25 ton. Bran went from s27.IS to si6. Yet some folks wonder why dairy products are. high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
TROUBLE IN GEORGIA

From tho Houston Post.
 Over in Macon people are paving up sand over the question. Are southern soldiers Yankees?" The war is rag ing fiercely and as we go to press has passed the Manassas Junction stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.


 SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.
 T used to think that after I shook hands With President Wilson I had noth- ing else to live for" replied the man who likes to meet celebrities.
 But you've changed your mind?''
 Yes, siree. I feel now that I'll die a disappointed man if I don't get chance Haig." PAUL COOK. the certain veto of Germanys enemies he might even be able to go far toward the restoration of Kaiserism.
 Hindenburg seems to be an adaptable person. He has not gone into retire. ment because his war lord has been eclpsed and he indicates desire to con- tinue to take an important part in Ger man affairs. If he could stabilize his army and establish his new western front he would be in a way to become an un- crowned Kaiser
 But the allied nations may have some Even though there might be no inten- tion of threatening a renewal of hostil- ites the presence of a considerable army so near the armies of occupation would scarcely be desirable. Hindenburg, like all other Germans. must obey the allies commands and if he seriously sets about his suggested undertaking he will in all probability be commanded to desist and go east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Member of the Associated Pres.

The Age Herald is the only morning aud Sunday newspaper in Birminshah carrying the Associated Press ois- patches.
 The Associated Press is eNciusiveIy entitled to the use fer publication SA al. news dispatches credited to IL o' not otherwise credited in this papsr and also the local news puollsheu herein.
 All rights of republication of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Tom Garner Here For Christina.

HO"h 0NHHrE 1HEIt T VT CHHf"%HHHH"
 I came up to spend the holidays with friends in Birmingham said Tom Gar ner, the best beloved man at the Uni versity of Alabama, who counts his friends among the alumni by the hum dreds. T am glad to say that the uni- versity is free from the flu and that the situation in Tuscaloosa is very much improved. We are quite busy arranging for the coming term Everything is a bit upset on account of the soldier boys but it is the plan to have the regular work assume it's normal condition when the boys get back from their vacations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
NEVER AGAIN,

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Out west would-be highwayman "heldf Up" a profiteer The highway. man lost his overcoat. boots, and $6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Washington, bureau. POT HIpos puilo : ing.
 European bureau, Henrietta sl1eS'' Cosent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, building, New York city, western ",4' pus4' ness office, Tribune building, Chleaso o' The s. c. Beckwith Special AssheS' agents for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
A MODERN MEDIUM.

Tn days gone by fond youth, weeh, Fell madly in love with a circus queen, But that was before the movie screen Aroused a lads romantic mood By rare display of pulchritude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
DOWN AND OUT.

'I don't suppose you met an old-fash- toned bad man while you were out westr
 "one-a lone survivor-and I felt sorry for him." s4
 For what reason?'
 Unable to obtain motion picture en- gagement and being somewhat stiff in his joints' he was reduced to selling souvenirs for living"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-27
FIRST publication March 6. 1875
Notice of Sale of Real Estate
In Foreclosure

STATE OF wISCONSIN-IE CIRCUIT
COURT-vERSON COUNTY.
H. II. Coodenough. Plaintiff, against s. +.
Harmon. Arilla Harmon. Stella Winchell.
Farmers State Bank Of Norwalk. Wisconsin.
r. r. Hungerford and r. II. Hoffman, as adj
ministrator etc. estate Of Z. w. Sandon. de-
ceased, defendants
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
that pursuant 10 a judgment Of foreclosure
and sale made and entered in the above en-
titled action on the 26th day Of Febprary.I9 1917.
I, the undersigned referee. duly appointed In
and by the judgment aforesaid for said pur-
pose, shall expose for sale and sell. at public
vendue, the law directs. the real estate and
premises described in said Judgment. at the
Office of J. Henry Bennett. in the city of vi
roQua, Wisconsin. on the 18th day of April.
1918, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said day. 70 wit:
A piece Of land commencing on the west
side Of Division street in the village Of On
eight feet north Of the range Of the south
side Of Main street, said village. thence north
on the west line Of Division street IS feet !:
thence west on the range with the north line
Of Main street seven rods thence south hfty-
eight feet thence east seven rods 70 place OF
beginning; being q part Of the northwest
quarter of the northwest quarter OF section
two and the northeast quarter Of the north
east quarter of section three. township ~
north, range 2 west. Vernon county, Wsccn-
Gin, together with the gasoline engine and
dynamo attached 10 tha real estate which are
dxturss and q part Of said real estate. ssid
sale win Be tor cash 20 the highest and best
H p. PROCTOR. JR. Rehuea.
Dztea March LIST. 1918.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-27
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL AND MUNICIPAL
ELECTION FOR CITY OF YIR0QUA

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
election viii be held in the city of Viroqua at
the City Hall for ALL WARDS of the city. on
the FIRST TUESDAY OF APRIL A. D. 1918,
being the second day of such month for the
following city officers viz:
A Mayor in the place of w. E. Garrett,
whose term of office expires the third Tuesday
A Clerk in the place of Edward j. Older,
whose term Of office expires the first day of
May. A. d. 1918.
An Assessor in place of George w. Schroe-
der; whose term of Office expires the first day
of May, A. d. 1918.
A Treasurer in place of Francis NJ. Minshall.
whose term of Office expires the first day Of
May. A. ID. 1918.
An Alderman for the first ward of the city
of Viroqua in place of J.. Ole Anderson. whose
term of Office expires the third Tuesday Of
April, A. ID. 1918.
A Supervisor for the FRS ward of the city
of Viroaua in place of Richard Nj. McAuley.
whose term of office expires on the first day of
May. A ID. 1918.
An Alderman for the Second ward of the
City of Viroqua in place of Henry Z. Rogers.
Sr.whose term of Office expires the third Tues
day of April. A. ID. 1918.
A Supervisor for the Second ward of the
City of Viroaua in place of Edw w. Hazen.
whose term of Office expires the first day of
May A. ID. 1918.
An Alderman for the third ward of the
city of viropua in place of Charles w. Chase.
day of April. A. ID. 1918
A Supervisor for the Third ward of the
city OF ViroQua in place Of +. s. Goodeil,
whose term of office expires the first day of
May, A. ID. 1918.
A Justice of the Peace in place Of Robert
Parker, whose term of Office expires the first
day of May. A. ID. 1918.
A Constable in place of James H. Sherriek.
whose term of Office expires the first day OF
May. A. ID. 1918.
a C'+y Ht'c~rcy IN place Of Harold p.
- ct 4 v'u.- { IA a.. C.liue e.. 1ires l4e first
day OF May, A. ID. 1918.
The polls of said election will be open at
8 100 o'clock a. m. and close at s 80 for said
municipal election, and for the judicial cleo
ton will close at shutdown. The voting places
will be as follows The First Second and
Third wards in the city council chamber.
The election officers to conduct such cleo
ton are as follows: Inspectors, N, M. Foster,
p. A. Ramsett. G. w. Mckinney Clerks of
election. w. H. Morgan. W. II. Norris. Ballot
Clerks b. L. Norris, Lewis Silbaugh.
EDWARD J. OLDER, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-27
WAR SAVING NOTES

The American war savings drive is
already running ahead of the English
campaign. Sales of war saving GER
tificate stamps in the past four weeks
have reached 10000, 600; the English
report s37,000,000. 1t is anticipated
that the American drive will reach
500, 100000 by the third week in
Marcia little more than three months
while the English campaign took sew
en- months to top that figure. Total
of the first three months drive for the
two countries is England $11 ,293 900;
us. 4,796, 900. The $4,000, 900 a day
now flowing into the treasury from
the small savings Of the people indi-
cate what great reserve the govern
ment has to draw on in a national
emergency.