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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
Be SENSIBLE AND
SHIP CHRISTMAS
PACKAGES EARLY.
Don't Wait Until the Last Min
ute to Get Your Presents
Into the Mails Help Out the
Postal Employees

People should begin to do their
Christmas shopping early and not wait
until the very last minute. This is a
duiy they owe not only to the over
worked store clerks, but the postal
employees as well Shopping and ship
ping late are largely habits of long
standing which can just as well be
corrected as not.
The fact should not he lost sight
OF that employees in all branches of
the postal service are buried under
an avalanche of work for a week or
ten days prior to Christmas, and it is
the duty of the public to relieve this
condition as much as possible Last
year, for instance Christmas fell on
Tuesday, ana the previous day, Mon
day was tho busiest day ever expert
enced by the local postoffice force, the
volume of business exceeding by far
that OF the preceding Saturday. At
first thought it may occur to the read
er that the bulk of the packages
mailed en- Monday were to nearby
points. But such was not the case.
The bulk of Mondays packages went
to distant parts of he country--to
points that they could not possibly
reach for two or three days after
Christmas
Furthermore, the late malers are
doing their neehbors ana friends an
injustice. If you have package
mailed tC you from relative or friend
who lives in a distant state, and it ar
rives here in ample time to be deliv-
cred by Christmas, YOU expect it to be
delivered to you promptly. But if fifty
or hundred persons, some of them
your neiehhors, meander TO the post
office en- the day before Chris mas
and mail packages which should have
been forwarded a week before, they
lre interfering with the prompt de-
livery of your package, consequently
an injustice is done you
Some persons may take the mar
row minded view that the government
should provide sufficient force and
adequate facilities to handle the
Christmas business without delay. No
merchant would think of employing
additional help for fifty weeks of the
year Just to take care of the extra
shoppers during the two weeks pre-
ceding Christmas. Neither does Uncle
Sam consider this wise policy And
to employ extra help in the postal
service merely o take care of holiday
rush is out of the question. 1t is inn
possible to go out and hire men for
the postal department as one would
pick up street sweeper. The same
applies to facilities. Postoffiees usu-
ally are arranged to care for the daily
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
At THE LYRIC.

Two stars in tremendous story of
American achievement in ship build
ing are at the Lyric theater for today
only The story in which they appear
is THE Road to France and the
stars are Carlyle Blackwell and Eve
lyn Greeley
The story deals with American
achievement in building and launch
ing the huge tonnage of cargo carry
ing ships which is not only making
good the losses sustained to the
worlds shipping through the raw
ages of the U-bOats but is also build
ing bridge of ships to France over
which are being sent the men, mmi-
tons and shipments to win victory
from the Huns.
Carlyle Blackwell appears in the
role of Tom Whitney, the son of a
wealthy man who has failed to make
good in the battle of life. Miss Gree
ley appears in the role of Helen Benz
is, the daughter of a rich ship build
err with whom Tom is in love,
Spurred by the incentive of doing
his hit in the war, despite the fact
that he has been exempted by his
draft board because of an injury sus-
tanned in footba Il accident years be-
fore Tom enters a ship yard and
there his knowledge of ship builder
stands him in good stead. He soon
makes good and after. foiling the en-
deavors of German spies to wreck the
shipyard, he wins Helen and together
from huge crane they watch the
launching of one of the great boats
on which Tom had been working.
In connection with the above the
management is repeating today Char
lie Chaplin in "a Dogs Life"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
BRITAIN DAY PROGRAM
HEARD BY LARGE CROWD
AT H. S. AUDITORIUM

The high school auditorium was
well filled last night, the occasion be-
ing the observance of Britain day.
The auditorium had been appropriate
" and tastefully decorated with flags
of the allies The Union Jack ana
old Glory were much in evidence
Walter Cornell acted as chairman of
the meeting.
The meeting opened with the rem
dition of "Over There" by the high
school orchestra under the direction
of Miss Mabel Shelton. Then the fife
and drum corps, composed of Fred
X. Ellis and Nick De Blasse as filters
and Ernest Landolfi as drummer boy,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
FLLPS FROM THE FTLLUMS
AT THE THEATERS TODAY.

''B" Theatcr One of Paramount's
de luxe stars Dorothy Dalton, appears
today in THE Hun Ntthin, super
feature OF six reels; also a reel of
Weekly Events See the World
Ideal Theatcr. William ). Hart.
one OF the hes, on the film stage, will
be seen again in one OF his greatest
plays "Hells Hinges also come
df, = Punched Finish
Lyric gheaier-Cariyle Blackwell
and Evelyn Greeley will he seen IN
The Road to France" of seven parts;
also repeating at special request
Charlie Chaplin in "A Dogs Life"
Pnstimc Thcatcr-William Fox
presents Jane and Katherine Lee,
known as the Baby Grands," in
swat the Spy also a two-reel Cap
itol comedy, "Bilrs Opportunity
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08

Journal Want Ads bring results.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08

paraded up and down the aisles and
across the stage, playing The Girl |
Left Behind Me" This proved to be
one of the hits of the evening. Miss
iortense Switzer and Bill Mcdonald
rendered two vocal selections and, as
is always the case when these popu-
lar singers appear in public. they
were enthusiastically applauded, DR.
A. p. Wedge then delivered a splendid
address, which was followed by a
musical trio, consisting of Hattie
Travis, Louise La Force and Carol
Wilson. They rendered oyer There,
Somewhere in France There Is a
Lily" and "Frenchy" Neill b. Field,
whose address will be printed in fun
in tomorrow mornings Journal, was
the next speaker and a selection by
the high school orchestra closed the
program.
Want AdS hripy raSIilfq
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
Few Escape.

There are few indeed who escape
having at least one cold during the
winter months, and they are fortu-
nate who have but one and get
through with it quickly and without
any serious consequences. Take
Chamberlan's Cough Remedy and OBJ
serve the directions with each bottle,
and you ale likely to be one of the
fortunate ones The worth and merit
of this remedy has been fully proven.
There are many families who have al
ways used I for years when troubled
with a cough or cold, and with the
very best reSlIltS
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
AT THE PASTINIE.

Just when everybody is looking for
ward to a fresh visitation from those
inimitable imps of the screen, Jane
and Katherine Lee. the Pasttme the
alter makes welcome announcement
of their coming in a brand new play
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
$500 REWARD

For Information leading to the gull
ty parties who stole my I2-inch walk
ing pillow, Novemberal2T-2s Fl also
guarantee price paid, if It was sold to
Il. IfMHo DEFER, W
North Fourth, near Harwood school.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
APPRENTICES WIN FROM
ALL STARS OF SHOPS
IN BASKET BALL GAME

The Santa Fe machinist apprentices
won hotly contested basketball
game from the all-stars of the shops
on the Y. NJ. G. A. court last night.
The score was IA to g. The following
shows the lineup:
Anprapticec All uto PC
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-08
UNDELIvERED MESSAGES

There are undelivered messages at
the Western Union for Fl. b. Gerhary,
w b. Riggs, o, M. Linn and j.
Klemme.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-04-19

dollars to our allies to be spent IN the
United States.
From the shipyards of the Pacific
to those of the Atlantic: on our farms
and in our mines. mills and factories in
every State in the Union; back of the
firing lines in France, where men are
training, camps are being erected and
railroads built. billions upon billions
are being expended for labor. for trans
portation. for materials and supplies
of every description.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-04-19
Where Your Money c

WE are now building more
w naval and merchant ships
than we have constructed in the
last generation,
W. are building a vast fleet of air
PLANES, and enormous supplies of ar
tillery, motor trucks, machine guns.
. rifles and ammunition. We are feeding,
clothing and training an army of
million men. and preparing for mil
lion more. We have loaned billions of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

It is most generous gift and one which is highly appreciated. From the very beginning the teaching center has been no added expense to the chapter. Our teachers are giving their service, the small fee which we are directed to charge for the course covers our expenses.
 Mrs. C. T. Falrbrain and Mrs. Frank Grider are joint chairmen of the work rooms. Mrs. Harrington J. Heflin is my assistant. She holds by request an instruc- tors card from the Gulf division, as our classes have been so large that it was necessary to have another instructor. Mrs. H. T. DeBardeleben. who also has an instructors certificate, is kept exceed ingly busy at headquarters. Mrs. Yer non Whitaker enrolls the classes. Mrs Ed. Barnes, Mrs. Fred Levert and Mrs Sam Earle are assistants. Misses Helen Jackson and Dorothy Allen also serve whenever called upon'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Visit to the Teaching Center of Birmingham Chapter Of the American Red Cross Shows Our Women Eager and
 Willing to Do Anything and Everything For Their Country

workers who have attained such accuracy that they can make many dressings in the shortest possible time accurately. After having taken the course outlined by the Red Cross, a worker is thoroughly familiar with all the kinds of dressings required, has learned the importance of accuracy and absolute cleanliness in the making of surgical dressings, so it is only a question of practice when speed in the making of dressings is attained.
 Mrs Moberly, who is the head of the women's work of the Gulf division, re- gently called meeting in New Orleans of the head instructors of the teaching cen ters of the chapters which are on the honor roll in surgical dressings and in hospital garments and who are also on the honor roll in knitting. The work of our chapter has been the cause of much favorable comment in New Orleans. The untiring effort of Mrs. John London and Mrs. H. R. Johnson to hold us to a high standard is now rewarded. Mrs. Moberly also told us that our teaching ceAter was the most successful of any in the diyis- ion, in fact that 1t is the only one which is carried on exactly in accordance with the directions laid down by the Wash ington instructions. Mrs. MoberlY who is a remarkable clear thinking, energetic and efficient young woman, told us of a conference she had just attended in Wash ington of those who are responsible for the surgical dressings for the army and navy. A new order is to come to us in few. days for dressings to be prepar- ed especially by the direction of the army and the navy. These dressings are only given to the chapters which are on the honor roll.
 Our classes in the teaching center are enrolled for several months ahead, the in- terest in them is quite unabated,' said Mrs. Beasley. Our rooms which are on the eighth floor of the Title Guaranty building, will be delightful work-rooms
 in summer. The use of these four rooms is given us by the owners of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
By DOLLY DALRYMpLE

11JEW places today in Birmingham
 ~ present a more interesting appear = ance that the teaching center of the Birmingham chapter of the American Red Cross
 In the bright, sunny, spacious headquar- ters in the Title Guaranty building, may be found a large band of white yelled. white aproned, happy, smiling women, in attentive attitude learning the lessons so much needed all over the country to- day, of how to make surgical dressings for our American soldier boys who are today in the thick of the terrible fight, brought about many unusual changes, not the least of which is permitting wo- men to come out in the open and do creditable work and make a place for themselves in the worlds history by so doing; and the best part of it all is that this same war provides the most splendid medium-the Red Cross-through which women may accomplish so much-the Red Cross-which stands with open arms, pleading with women to join it's ranks, in one direction or another, pointing out the fact that it is ready for anything, willing to do anything, eager to hear of anything and anxious to serve anything
 Today when our boys, our own Ameri- can boys are strewn over the battle fields of France, suffering and wounded, our women are forgetting self, forgetting sex. forgetting everything but that they are needed and that one of the most import ant fields for them is in the department of surgical dressings which are now in such tremendous demand, because our soldiers are actively in the war.
 Mrs Walter L. Beasley, who is the in- structor of the teaching center of the Birmingham center of the Red Cross is energy, the enthusiasm, the patriotism, and the intelligence necessary to give able and efficient instruction. She has labored faithfully and Loyalty and with untiring devotion to the work.
 Mrs. Beasley took the course of in- struction in surgical dressings under Mrs Moherly when she was in Birming- ham several months ago, conducting 8 state instruction class and since early in February, Mrs. Beasey has been busy with the work, turning it off with re- markable dexterity and efficiency.
 Please let me say that the spirit of patriotism shown by our Birmingham women in their desire to join the Red Cross and do something really valuable and worth while for their country, is to my mind, the most splendid thing I ever saw" Mrs Beasley said. We have such a large waiting list on our register, that we will be justified in keeping the work rooms open all summer; in fact just as long as there is a demand.
 There are nine day classes a week, and one night class, composed of young women from Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's," said Mrs. Beasley. Already one hundred and seventy-five have completed the course in surgical dressings, These wo- men are equipped thoroughly to volunteer their services to do anything. anywhere. The course lasts for two weeks, seven les sons, of three hours each, and the mem bers are supposed to put in fifteen hours practice at Red Cross headquarters at Loveman, Joseph X Loeb's. Arranged as it is, any woman can find time to take the course and yet not neglect her home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

Following the meeting of the exec utive board of the Alabama Suffrage association which will continue throughout the morning of Tuesday, a luncheon will be rendered by the local association in honor of visiting delegates at o'clock at the Hotel Albert, says the Selma Journal. This luncheon is open to other club women who desire to attend it.
 At the luncheon there will be sev- eraI short addresses by distinguished women of the Suffrage association, local and visitors, Among them Mrs solon Jacobs of Birmingham. Miss Amelia Worthington, Birmingham, and Mrs. Lydia Cummings of Fairhope, one of the founders of the Single Tax Colony of Fairhope.
 The business session will open at 9:30. Election of officers for the year 191S-19, followed by luncheon at hotel at 1 o'clock.
 Business session again at 2:30, when announcement of and installation of new ofGcers will take place.
 On Tuesday evening, May [, State Suffrage convention will hold an open meeting in the parlors of the Hotel Albert, when several prominent women of Alabama will make addresses. The chief speaker will be the state chair man, Mrs. Julien B. Parke, who will also make her annual report.
 Mrs. Scottie Mckenzie Frazer widely beloved and greatly admired woman, will talk of "The National Convention" Miss Mary Parke Lon don of Birmingham will make an ad- dress on the New York Campaign" Miss Annie Joe Coats of Gadsden will speak on '"The Congressional Hear ing' in Washington last fall.
 Miss Mary Partridge of Selma is on the programme for talk on woman's suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Tuskegee Institute
 to Give Course in
 Operating Tractors

Tuskegee, Ala, May 6-(speciaD-S ial courses in farm tractor operating have been added to the agricultural course at Tuskegee institute. Two trac- tors are already at the institute farm and other tpyes. such as are best adapted for use on Southern farms, will be added. By special arrangements with the Inter national Harvester company, Chicago, some of their instructors in tractioneer- ing will be at the institute at stated per- iods to assist with the teaching.
 President Robert K Moton announced today that a special six weeks course of instruction has been worked out and that persons owning tractors may send their operators here for instruction, and others who may plan to purchase them may have a splendid opportunity to see them in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
NEWS OF SOCIE1 AND
 ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN


 went to Birmingham Mrs. Gessner is visiting her niece Mrs. Robert Ewing, at Birmingham.-Montg Journal. Mir Nat Spengler is spending few days in Boston, Ga, with relatives.
 
 Mrs. R. D. Burnett left last evening for Allentown. Pa, to tell her son, MT. Robert Burnett, good-by, as he expects to leave soon for Italy.
 Miss Bell Nabers. who is one of the city's Red Cross nurses, will leave tnls afternoon for Lakewood, N. J., where she goes in active service at the training camp preparing to leave for France.
 Friends of Mrs. Samuel Gompers will regret to learn that she is i'll at Birming- ham infirmary following an operation yesterday.
 Friends of Mrs. George A. Evans vii, regret to learn that she is i'll at the South Highlands infirmary suffering from an attack of pneumonia.
 Mrs. g. P. Fowlles is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Irwin, at her home ill Greensboro.
 The many friends of Miss Willie Allen will regret to learn that she is i'll at her home at -he Margaret Allen school.
 MT. and Mrs. Kennon Boiling spent yesterday in the city as the guests of MT. Bolling's parents, en route to Annis- ton, where they will make their home for the present. Mr and Mrs Boiling were married last Wednesday in St. Louis, where the bride as Miss Eleanor Kenney was a popular member of the younger set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mrs. w. W. Bussy announces that the headquarters Wonan's Christian Tenn perance union will meet tomorrow morn- ing at 10:3o o'clock in the auditorium.
 
 The Glen Iris Delphian club will meet this afternoon, May :, with Mrs. Nor man shannon. on St. Charles street.
 The Catholic Woman's club of West End will meet at the home of Mrs. Roth, 905 Tuscaloosa avenue, tomorrow after noon at 2:3o o'clock. N
 There will be meeting of the Nursery Guild this morning at 10:30 0 clock at the Y. W. c. A. Reports of the chain of parties will be given at this time. afternoon at ? o'clock with Miss Emma Latimer al her home, 1000 Eleventh ave- nue, south.
 The Calbrain society will be entertained today at Il o'clock at the home of Mrs William Jenkins in Pratt City. Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Anna Bowen will be joint hostesses on this occasion and all members are urged to attend.
 The regular meeting of the Psychology Study club will be held this morning at 10;30 o'clock at the Ridgely.
 Mrs. J. s. Benson will entertain the members of Worthwhile club this after noon at 3 o'clock
 There will be a call meeting of the Council of Mothers clubs this morning at 10 o'clock at the Wonans $ Christian Tenn perance union headquarters. All mem bers are asked to note the sour and be on time.
 The regular monthly meeting of the council of defense woman's committee will be held this aternoon at 2:90 o'clock The Ladies' Hebrew School Auxiliary will hold it's regular meeting this after noon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A, Gotlieb, TIT Seventh avenue, north All members are asked to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Canada Gninp "Drv"

From Canada on the Forward March, Y
 by J. F. Gerrie, in the American Re-
 view of Reviews.
 Tn the last hours of l9t-, Canada made another great advance in enacting from coast to coast a war time prohibition measure against the liquor traffic Prior to that, steady and marked progress had been made through local option in mu- nicipalities and legislative enactments in provinces. By the former method many of the provinces were more than half dry" while q relentless offensive was continued for the completion of the work in provincial areas. When the larger measures for prohibition came they did so with rush. Prince Edward Island had the honor to lead the way. Alberta and Manitoba seemed likely to be next with direct mandates from the people. but Saskatchewan stole a march through the legislature with a war time measure Fol lowing these provinces came Ontario and British Columbia, and also Nova Scotia and New Brunswick with war time meas ures, completing what little remained to become dry Quebec is now taking def- mite legislative action. though that prov ince apart from the larger centers, has been largely prohibition through local option.
 The new Dominion measure prohibits the manufacture on a date to be de- termined and at once the importation Of all beverages of more than 21s per cent alcohol. Above this percentage liquors are branded as intoxicating. Local op- ton and provincial prohibition did great service vet were handicapped in their fullest efficiency by reason of adjoining wet territory. and in the provinces be- cause the law could not touch importa- tion. which. failing the regular market. sought more earnestly for other sources of business in private and home con- sumption. Now the federal enactment makes good the defect in provincial law, and all Canada in a very far-reaching sense, may soon be written under the flag of prohibition. It Is trde that the law is a war measure, operative during its progress and ,12 months after the declara- ton of peace. hut having enjoyed the benefits Canada will never return to the old order of things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
.amiIy, or any duties that she may

or her family. or any duties that she may have to perform.
 "The object of the Red Cross in estab- fishing teaching centers in the chap teis," said Mrs. Beasley, ''is to build up corps of well trained and expert volun- teer workers in surgical dressings. Most of the hospital Crossings are made of gauge and cotton and can be used but once, great many are needed for one patient. Therefore it is imperative that they be made in vast quantities. This necessitates great number of good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Autauga County Man Is Among Heroes Furloughed
 to Aid in Bond Campaign

Montgomery. May 6.--Robert Leah Heath. of the American expedtionary force in France. a recruit from Au- tauga county, scared from the battles of Pcardy, was among the Americans furloughed home by General Pershing to aid in the Liberty Bond campaign. For yalor on the field of battle, Heath wears the CroiX de Guerre, presented by the French army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
MRS. CLARK TO
 ENTERTAIN GLIB

Mrs. Frank Clark will entertain the College Women's club Tuesday after noon at 4 o'clock, at her home, 26oo Highland avenue. The seniors of the Central High school and the Margaret Allen school have been invited to this meeting and a very attractive pro- gramme has been arranged.