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Evening journal., 1918-08-26
AT THE QUEEN

THE Service Star" Is the title n
Goldwyn's newest protodrama. In which
Madge Kennedy Is presented at IN,
queen Theatre beginning today. Will,
II is IN no sense a war play. not on,
scene carrying a suggestion OF IN,
world conflict. the story Is woyer
around the activities OF half a dozer
people who are deeply involved In thg
workings OF the national draft.
Madge Kennedy Is Marllyn March
who looks with envy upon the girls
she knows because every one OF them
has a sweetheart az the front while
Marllyn has none. The girl conceives
daring plan TO overcome this.
THE VICTORIA
Norma Talmadge comes 10 the Vic
toria Theatre this week in the title role
OF DE Luxe Annie" her latest picture.
which Is still registering a distinct sue
cess as a stage play I'm many Of the
largest cities. The picture was adapted
for the screen by Paul West from the
play by Edward Clark. and directed by
Roland West Surprising even her
supreme characterizations IN "Ghosts
OF Yesterday and By Right OF Pur-
chase" this charming select star has
inspired her countless admirers 10 new
with her portrayal Of the
heroine in "De Luxe Annie"
AT The MAJESTIC
The admirers Of Billie Burke. the
popular Paramount star. Will be sfford-
ed an unusual treat when her latest
photoplay. In Pursuit Of Polly" Is pre-
'ented today. tomorrow and Wednes-
lay az the Majestic.
Miss Burke will be seen as a chauf- |
eur In overalls. who does not dlsdain .
% repair her broken-down automobile /
md who. while engaged in this delecta- .
,le occupation. Is discovered by a mil T.
ionaire, who offers 10 assist her. or
curse, she accepts and later becomes
lis bride.
In this picture Miss Burke plays
POLLY Marsden. a wealthy society wom-
n Of New York. who Is unable 10
hoose between two men who love her.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26
The China Department

Handsomely decorated dinner sets in
American porcelain and imported ware.
Apiece cottage sets, decorated, s7.20
complete. Were $500
APIECE cottage sets, plain gold band,
$500 complete. Were $1,000
100-piece American porcelain sets in
different handsome decorations. $2600
sets now $3.50. 5000 sets now S28.80.
$500 sets now S31.50 complete.
lOO-piece imported Chas. F. Haviland
dinner sets, handsome rosebud decoration,
S54.00 complete. Were $4,000.
Nut sets, pieces, imported Japanese
styles. Very special, 35c each.
Condiment sets, pieces 25c; pieces
35c
17-piece Japanese tea sets $500 zach.
Were $3.50.
Brass cuspidors, S-mch, S1.25 each
worth $500 each.
Evening journal., 1918-08-26

The WANT ADS are positive aids 10
and hoppiness-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Value of Butterfat Tests

The butterfat tests are the only gauge the value of his cows Profit ableness depends On the amount of milk produced frcin given amount of feed and the amount 0: butterfat contained therein. The fundamental: basis of testing associations hinges on these tests and eights of milk, With out thcm no such ferd improvement could possibly result.
 To illustrates Che COW sprodaces 90 pounds of milk daily which will amount to 1900 pounds in 30 days This milk is separated and sold at the co operative creamery mixed with other cream fro mall the other cows in the herd. There is no way of knowing just what each COW has pro- duced in value of butter without the test
 But the tester makes q buttcrfat test from the milk and finds it tests 3ls per cent. This shows him that in every 1e0 pounds of milk there are 3lz pounds of butterfat. This cow has therefore produced 45 pounds of butter fat for the month. What is it's value? Every patron knows what he receives per pound for fat during the month and he knows what this COW has Ero- duced in value of product. This is only half the lesson.
 Next we must know the cost of the feed Knowing the weight of the feed the COW consumes and it's marlSe. value 1t is simple mathematical calculation to figure profit or loss. Tabulating these results monthly and then yearly will give the only record by which any COW should be ultimately judged and if necessary condemned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Hog Sales Days

According to recent reports coming 10 extension service headquarters at Au- burn, the hog sales during the past lew weeks have been highly successful, anu they have been held at several different places Among recent points where they have been held aSe the following: fll.s- view, Headland and Abbeville.
 At Pittsview. 11S head of hogs were scld No. Is bringing S1675 per 100 pounds, No. 2s, sl575, and No. s. sl475.
 At Headland POI head were sold, NO 1s bringing SIG e5n rer no pounds, No. 2s, s15. 50 and No. 3s $l4.5o.
 At Abbeville approximately l15 head or hogs were sold. Nos Is bringing sio'o0' No. 2s, s15.55 and No. ss. sl455.
 A No 1 hog is one weighing 165 pounds or foot, or above. and being in good condition with reference to flesh, etc. No. 2 is a hog of the same kind put weighing 135 to 165 pounds. No. 3s welgh from 90 to 135 pounds
 It will be noticed that at all Of these places the price of No. hogs IS cent less than the No. 1 hogs, and No. Ss are cent less than No. 2s, or cents less than No. 1s This is considered a legitl- mate difference in price on account or weight.
 At these sales the hogs are carefully graded. and while a hog does not have to be pure bred in order to be classed as No. 1, yet a razorback, pine hill rooter cannot find it's way into this class, but that kind of hog is becoming con sncuous in Alabama by its absence. Any hog weighing enough to fall in Class l, but being off in quality. is automatically placed in Glass 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Plant Bulbs Now

Tulip bulbs should be planted in octo- Der, preferably about the middle of the month, and narcissus bulbs may be planted up to the middle of October, but preferably about the first of the month, according to specialists of the United States department of agriculture.
 The bulbs should be planted in loose. rich soil, devoid of rank. or unrotted. or poorly incorporated manures. It should be dug to depth of from 12 to 15 inches. The tulip bulbs should be set five inches apart and four inches deep and the narcissus bulbs about 10 inches apart and five inches deep.
 If they are to be grown in pots or window boxes. light, rich soil should be used. Place one to two inches of cin- ders or broken pots in the bottoms of the pots or boxes to insure good drainage. After planting, place the pots or boxes out of doors and cover them with about four inches of ashes or sand; or they may be placed In a dark cool room or cellar for a few weeks. until the bulbs have formed quantity of roots. They may then be brought into the light and heat for Towering. Keep the soil well moistened from time of planting. but avoid overmoistening, for if kept too wet the bulbs will decay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

Farmers who are confronted with the problem of maintaining soil fertility-im- portant in carrying out increased food production-will find it profitable, the United States department of agriculture suggests, to study the methods of hand ling barnyard manure, practiced in parts lent results in adding to crop yields have been secured. These methods are de- scribed in farmers bulletin 97S, recently published by the department. For over century 1t has been the custom in this region to store stable manure in a walled manure yard, partly or wholly covered, in which the stabbed animals al allowed to exercise during the day. Manure thrown into such a yard and thoroughly tramped by stock, according to the department's bulletin, loses much less through heating and teaching than does manure piled in the open.
 Nearly all manure produced on the farms in the region to which the, bulle- tin refers accumulates in the manure yards. All cornstalks, straw and other roughage not used as bedding are added as needed to take up excess liquids. In this way the covered portion of the barn. yard not only affords a dry and com fortable shelter for the live stock dur ing the winter months, but 1t protects the manure so that no teaching occurs. In some instances the corn fodder is run through a cutter, which increases it's power of absorption, and makes the ma- nure easier to handle. The tramping Of the stock packs the manure, so that an even temperature is obtained, which seems to favor proper fermentation, as is evil denced partly by the strong odor or ammonia in the vicinity when the ma nure is being removed and partly by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Calf Club Fair

Among the various kinds of agricul state that are doing very valuable and interesting work is the calf club. Both boys and girls belong to it and there are great many of them all over the state. Recently the calf club of Coosa county held fair at Rockford, and a most excellent display of calves was shown, according to C. R. Brown, as sistant animal husbandman of the Ala bama extension service
 Fourteen very fine calves were ex- hibited at the show and all of them had been raised by member of this calf club. Not only was there a large crowd of boys and girls of the county present, but great number of the farmers and their wives were in attendance, and all were tremendously interested in these fine young animals shown by tn girls and boys.
 Prizes were awarded and the first was won by Grady Spraggins, the prize be- ing a registered Shorthorn bull, given by the Central of Georgia Railway com pany. The calf which he showed was a grade Shorthorn bull and from June to October 5 this calf had gained an average of 2 03 pounds per day.
 The second prize was won by Ernest Penton, who showed an extra fine Here ford heifer calf. Although his heifcr was only about months old 1t had gaiYed l 8 pounds per day since June 1.
 Zach boy and girl who exhibited a calf was awarded prize of s2. 50. given by one of the Coosa county banks. The excellent work done by these calf club members in Coosa county is due very largely to the splendid work being done by the County Demonstration Agent S. M. Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
TO PLANT AT LEAST FIVE ACRES IN WHEAT
FARMERS CONSERVE MANURE

absence of dry combustion or "firefang," :" so common in manure piles exposed to the weather
 Occasionally a farmer is found who sprinkles land plaster on the manure at intervals, the amount ranging from l to i2 tons a year, applied at the rate of bushel week. Disintergrated feldspar rock, common in the vicinity, has been used with good effect, but as a general thing the manure is not treated with chemical fertilizers.
 The manure is hauled to the fields twice a year on the majority of farms. Many farmers apply it during the winter when the ground is. frozen and hauling is easier and when there is more time for this work, but this should not be done on hillside land or/where there is danger of the manure being washed away when the snow melts and before the ground is sufficiently thawed to allow the soluble material to sink in. In general practice the sod is usually manured in the early spring at the rate of eight to ten tons an acre and is immediately plowed and rolled In the fall manure is applied to oats and corn stable land. The barn yard is so arranged that the team and spreader can be driven to any part of it, including the covered portion, where loading can be done directly.
 The bulletin describes in detail the crop rotation plan and methods of hand- ling manure on 10 Chester county farms, on each of which vthe yield of corn is maintained at 75 bushels or more an acre, and where high yields are being made at no sacrifice of profit. These farms offer good examples of the way in which manure should be handled and utilized to secure the greatest possible returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Animals for Slaughter

It is important that an animal intend- ed for slaughter should be kept off feed from 24 to 36 hours. If kept on full feed the system is gorged and the blood vessels loaded. In such 8 condition it is impossible to drain out the veins thor oughly when the animal is bled. and reddish colored, unattractive carcass will be the result. Food in the stomach de- composes very rapidly after slaughter. and where the dressing is slow the gases generated often flavor the meat. Water should be given freely up to the time of slaughter. as it keeps the temperature normal and helps to wash out the sys- tenn. resulting in a nicely colored car cass.
 The care of animals previous to slaughter has considerable effect on the keeping qualities of the meat. It is high ly important that they be not excited in any way sufficiently to raise the tenn perature of the body. Excitement pre- vents proper drainage of blood vessels, and if extreme will cause souring of the meat very soon after dressing In no
 instance should an animal be killed inn mediately after long drive or after a rapid run about the pasture. If heated by such cause it is far better to allow lit to rest overnight before killing than to risk the meat spelling. The flesh of an animal that has been overloaded is
 usually of a pale color and very often develops a sour or putrd odor within three or four days after being dressed. It is also essential that the animal be carefully handled so as not to bruise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
DRYING PUMPKINS AND SQUASH

may be increased, but should not be al lowed to exceed 160 degrees at any time. The material should be stirred frequently in order to discover and spread out any parts which are not drying properly. If the drying is done in the sun it will be necessary to spread the material in a single layer and to turn the pieces over after a few hours" exposure.
 Pumpkin or squash should be dried un- til the pieces are leathery and show no moisture upon the freshly cut surfaces when bits are cut open and strongly pressed between the hands.
 As the material is removed from the drier place it in a large clean paste board or wooden box, lined with paper, and cover to exclude insects by stretch ing piece of mosquito netting over the top. Place the box in a warm, dry room and stir the material thoroughly daily, for 10 days. The drying meanwhile slow ly continues and the whole mass reaches the uniform condition which it must have before it is permanently packed.
 Pack in pasteboard boxes lined with a double thickness of waxed paper, or in paper or muslin bags which are tied and placed in a larger bag. Store in dry warm, airy place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
License Packers Who Buy

Operations of packers on hve-stock markets are made subject to federal H. cerse in the same manner as actlVities oA other stockyard dealers in proclafnatioh iss1ed by the President under authority given bv the food-control act. Licenses must be obtained by September l9. The Presidents action supplemented the proc lamation of June IS. 1918. under Whlcil stockyard firms and dealers were h- censed. Regulatory powers under the new proclamation will be administered oy the secretary of agriculture through the bureau of markets. .
 According to the proclamation, all m diyiduals partnerships, associations anu corporations except those exempted py the food-control act and those reauireo to be licensed under the proclamatloil oi June 1S. engaged in the business or nan ding. buying, selling or otherwise deai- inp in live or dead cattle. sheep, swine ar poats. in or in connection with places. astablisbments. or facilities commonly known as stock yards, consisting or pens or other inclosures and their appurte- nances. in which cattle, sheep, swine or goats are received, held, or kept TOT saie, feeding, watering or shipment. are now reouired to secure licenses
 Applications for licenses must pc niaue to the law department, license divlslon' Tnited States food administration, Wash irgton,s D. C., upon forms prepared TOT that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Live Stock Increase

Receipts of cattle. hogs and Nsheep at 5S markets during August show in- creases of 1oS per cent. SIP per cert, and 26.6 per cent. respectively, wken compared with the receipts at the markets during August, 1917, accord ing to the monthly stockyards report issued by the bureau of markets, United States department of agricul- ture. For the first eight months of 1918 the combined totals of the same markets show that the receipts of cat tie increased 12.3 per cent hogs l0.6 per cent, and sheep , per cent when compared with the receipts of the corresponding period of 1917. Com parative figures on shipments and To- cal slaughter also show increases for all species in August, 1918, and for the first eight months of 1918, with the exception of the slaughter of sheep, which shows a decrease of 2.2 per cent during the first eight months of this year.
 Receipts at 5S markets in August, 1918, and, August. 1917 the figures for 1918 being given first, were: Cattle, 2.o10,765, 1,s15,06S: hogs, 2,446.1o3, l. S64,007; sheep, 2,214,6s9, 1,74S,7S5. ship ments at 4S markets were; Cattle, 842,335, FOOTE'S; hogs, S42,143, 5S3, ,553; sheep, 1.1S4,596, 925,9 ,943. Shipments of stockers and feeders show large in- creases, the percentages for August being: Cattle 20.3 per cent at 3S mar kets: hogs, 173.9 per cent at 22 mar kets; sheep, 44.2 per cent at 27 mar kets. while for the first eight months of 1918 the percentages were: Cattle, s.s per cent at 3S markets; hogs, 94S per cent at 25 markets; sheep, 39.4 per cent at 29 markets.
 Slaughter figures at 45 markets for A lAt ures first were: Catt1es 1,1sO,17s, l. oss,7s7; hogs, 1,56S,2oe, 1,262,ss4; sheep, Sss,23s;- 713,623.
 Both receipts and shipments of horses and mules increased about 3S per cent in August. 1918. although the totals for the first eight months of 1918 show 8 decrease of S.s per cent i'll receipts and S.5 per cent in shipments as compared with the first eight months of 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Fruit Tree Spraying

A most timely and interesting bulletin
 has just been issued by the Alabama
 state board of horticulture, of which
 Prof. c. c. Starcher of the Alabama ex-
 tension service is the horticuiturist. This
 bulletin contains the rules and regula-
 ticns governing the sale and transporta-
 tion of nursery stock into or out of
 the state of Alabama. Tn addition te
 this, detailed information is given on
 spraying nursery and orchard trees and the control of orchard and nursery in sects. Dr. w. F.. Hinds. entomologiSt.
 and pr. G. l.. Peltier. plant pathologist,
 of the Alabama experiment station, as- sisted in the preparation of the latter part of the. bulletin.
 The first part of the bulletin is of specific interest to all nurserymen and
 of general interest to all fruit growers
 and those interested along this line. The latter part of the bulletin deals with the spraying of fruit trees and nursery stock and is of very definite interest to those
 having as many as half dozen trees. The last six pages of the bulletin give some illustrations of the most common diseases and insects with which the fruit grower and nurseryman must contend One of these shows nematodes or root knot on peach tree roots; two others show the roots of fruit trees that are badly diseased with crown gall; two others show the woolly aphis and an other one shows San Jose scale on the bark of fruit tree. By studying these photos one may easily determine whether his fruit trees are being attacked by these pests.
 Definite information is given as to when, how and with what to spray for the different insect and fungous pests that ordinarily attack fruit trees. Details of making the various sprayine mate rials are given. With this bulletin in hand anyone can produce fruit and fruit trees free from disease and insect in- iury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Oils and Cooking Fats

Stocks of fats and oils in commercial channels, other than retail stocks as re- ported to the United States department of agriculture in the comprehensive food survey for July 1, 1918, were as follows:
 Lard, 1l4,693 7S2 pounds; lard compounds dncluding substitutes other than purelyl vegetable Substitutes), 40,410,7 7S0 pounds ;l solid vegetable cooking fats, 42,636,55il pounds; oleo stock, oleo oil, and ediblel tallow, 30, 77O,747 pounds; cottonseed oil 4,7lS,6M gallons; olive oil, 901995 gallons peanut oil, 4,sS9,931 gallons corn oil, :, | S9l ,457 gallons.
 The figures given above include stockd actually reporsed as on hand by manu faoturers, storage houses and wholesaid dealers, and also quantities reported asl in transit from these stores. The Stocksi of retail dealers, as reported for July 1918, are not included, since these reportsi are still in process of being tabulatedl In a similar survey made by the depart ment for January 1, 1918, the retail stock1 constituted the following percentages of the total commercial stocks of the comf modiiies here considered
 Lard, 29.5 per cent; lard compound~s 3S3 per cent; solid vegetable cooking fatsg 289 per cent: oleo stock, oleo oil ana edible tallow, 2.2 per cent; cottonseed oilH 2.5 per cent; olive oil, 44.S per cent; peaV nut oil, 4.S per cent
 In the case of lard and lard compoundst the stocks reported as on hand on July lI 1918, were slightly less than the corref spending stocks for July l, 19l7 the peri centages being 96.3 and 9S.4, respectively The holdings of oleo stock, oleo oil, ami edible tallow were SIS per cent Of thosY reported year earlier. The greatest deh crease is noted in the case of olive ollk where the holdings on July l. 1918, werf oulJ 25S per cent of the holdings fOf July 1, 191I In the case of the four rel mainine commodities, the stocks reporteT represent an increase over the correN spending stocks of year earlier, the pers cartage of increase being as foliowsH Solid vegetable cooking fats, la.9 peA cent; cottonseed oil S.2 per cent; peanuA oil, 194.S per cent; corn oil 56.6 per centE