davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

ding injunctions in labor disputes and the repeal of the anti-picketing law, all indorsed and advocated by the la bor organizations. Another bill of in- terest to Birmingham is one relating to the regulation of street railways and other public utilities. If this bill as proposed goes through it would vest regulation of street railway systems in the city commissioners, city councils or other governing bodies. Under the present law the state utilities commis- sion has supervision of these matters
 Representative Huey will offer a bill relieving all soldiers ins the United States army since the first contingent was sent to the Mexican border, four or five years ago, of the payment of the poll tax as one of the qualifications for voting Many of the Alabama boys who went to the Mexican border will have been away from the state five years or more by the time they return from France, Mir Huey said yesterday in dis cussing his proposed bill, and the S750 they would have to pay before they are qualified to vote would probably keep many of them from the polls The bill as he has drawn it. does not relieve against other qualifications in the present election law.
 Col Sam Will John of Selma, former Birmingham lawyer. was in Birmingham yesterday interviewing Jefferson county members of the legislature in the inter est of his code, which he will ask the legislature to adopt as the official state code. He met the members in MT. Ben ners' office and talked the matter over with them.
 It Is stated that an effort will be made to take a recess of several weeks after the first 10 days of the session in order that the senators and representatives may go back home and sound the senti- ment of their constituents with regard to important measures that may be in- troduced during the first few days, and on other matters that may require leg islative action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
PARKER HERE IN
 INTEREST OF MINE
 SAFETY PROGRAMME

Engineer D. J. Parker of the United States bureau of mines, Is in Birming- ham in the interest of the mine safety work being carried on in the southern Appalachian coal fields by the bureau of mines under the direct charge of w. B. Plank, district mining engineer. with headquarters at the station of the miK bureau at West End.
 number of mining men in Birming- ham have been called on by MT. Parker and MT Plank with view of seeking the continued support and cooperation of all mining interests in this district with the bureaus mine safety work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Clergymen Are Given
 Special Rates by the
 US. Railroad Officials

Clergymen and others engaged in pure ly religious work may travel over lines operated by the United States railroad administration at cost of one and one half cents per mile. effective January |, 1919, according to information received by E. H. Freeman, assistant general pas senger agent in Birmingham yesterday
 This change is a reduction of one-half cent in the fare to this class, and the announcement of details concerning the rules under which it will apply are ex- pected to be made from southeastern headquarters at Atlanta soon. Accord ing to the circular received here the rate applies only on one way tickets and may be obtained only by ministers of the gospel, brothers of religious orders, sisters of charity, deaconesses and oth- CTS engaged exclusively in religious duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
LETTERS WOT HAVE NEVER BEEN WROTE
By BOB M'DAvID

By BOB M'DAvID
 HPresident J. s. Pevear, Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power Company, City.
 "My Dear sJawn': I take my pen in hand to congratulate you on the wonderful service that Is being given by your concern in both the fuel and transportation depart ments. In spite of the fact that hundreds of your men have been laid up with the 'flu,' you have met the situation nobIy and exceeded my fondest hopes in maintaining n street car schedule that merits the admiration and applause of the entire community.
 .sThe gas you have been selling here far surpasses anything I have ever heard of in the heat line, and to say that we are satisfied, Is but afeeble expression of the grat- itude of this commission for your untiring efforts in behalf of the dear public. AffectiOnately yours,
 "J. ELLIS BROWN,
 IN REPLY
 "Commissioner of Public Utilities"
 Commissioner J. Ellis Brown. City Hall, City.
 My Dear Ellis: The favorable light in which you have placed our com pnny before the people and the magnificent cooperation accorded us by your colleagues in our time of distress has so warmed my heart that I can no longer resist the impulse to express my un- bounded appreciation.
 Realizing, as do, that our street car service has been cOnspic- uous only by its absence, and that the gas furnished our patrons Is practically free from all volatile matter, your patience and helpful advice during the past few weeks has quite overwhelmed me. With best wishes of the season to you. Forney. Fred, Graham and Jerry, I remain, your Obedient servant,
 J. S. PEVEAR, President of the R. R., l.. & F. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
STAFF CAPTAIN HALPIN
 WILL SPEAK IN CITY

Staff Capt. William Halpin of the Salvation Army will speak in Birming ham Saturday night and three times on Sunday.
 Captain Halpin Is just back from France and Is being greeted by fine crowds on the present trip because he brings first-hand information from the battlefronts. His speeches will be de- |livered at Salvation Army hall, Twen- tieth street, north, Saturday at p. m. and Sunday at 10:30 a. m. and 800 and |7:30 D. m.
 Captain Halpin was at one time sta- toned in Birmingham. He is said to be an excellent speaker and the stories he tells of life in France are especially interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
CLUB TO
 MEET THURSDAY

The Spanish club will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the directors room of the Birmingham Civic association, at which time w. c. Chase, a mining en- gineer, with the Woodward Iron com pany, will deliver an address on the minerals of Mexico and the mining in- dustry as conducted in that country. It's mineral wealth Is the outstanding feature of Mexico from an economic standpoint and MT. Chase is thoroughly familiar with this subject. having resided a long time in that country. The ad- dress will be in Spanish and the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
SOLDIER QUINTET
 WANTS GAME HERE

Supply Company, 36th field artillery,
 Camp Mcclellan, Ala,
 December 16. 1912 Sporting editor. Age Herald: Birmingham. Ala.
 Dear Sir: I am managing a basket ball team that has defeated every club in camp and Is now looking for out-of- town games.
 Would like very much to arrange game to be played in Birmingham on the night of December 26. Can bring a glee club along as an added attraction. If you can turn this over to someone who would be interested in game far that night. would appreciate it very much.
 Thanking you in advance. I am, Very truly yours, w. R. LEWIS, Second lieutenant, S6th field artillery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
TOmlinsOn Goes to New Orleans to See the
 Warrior River Officials
Will Consider Details of Transports ton Operations on Two Water
 ways, Is Belief

Information comes from Washington that G. A. Tomlinson. director of in land waterways of the United States administration, will be in New Orleans the latter part of this week to confer with the management of the Mississippi and Warrior rivers manage ment relative to the service on those streams Henry T. DeBardellben, man ager of transportation of the War rior, who has been in New Orleans sew eral days. has been requested by MT. Tomlinson to remain there until his arr rival
 linson goes to New Orleans he will give consideration to the details of Transportation operations on the two rivers and particularly to the Warrior which is to be developed on a large scale during the next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Fred Shireman Off
 for Greene County

Fred Shireman. manager of the Tut wiler hotel; Walter B. Fowlkes and Charles DeBardeleben, Jr., leave this morning for Eutaw. where they will join John Birds party for hunt in Greene county.
 .sThe birds in Greene county are so thick there is hardly room for them in the fields" said Mir. Shireman yester- day, and we hope to bag a goodly number of them before returning home '
 MT. Shireman and some friends spent two or three days hunting in Blount county last week. but bagged no game. giving as their excuse constant rains and wet fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
FREDERICK WARDE WILL BE FEATURE
 OF SUNDAY SING
Noted Actor Taking Pre- Holiday Rest Here Will Be the Headline
 Attraction

Frederick Warde. the eminent actor, will appear on the community sing pro- gramme at the Jefferson theatre next Sunday afternoon. He will read from the Bible the narrative of the nativity ot the Savior. He will give one or two re- citations from Shakespeare and will prob ably have something to say about Shakespeare as the Apostle of Chris tianity.'
 Another feature of the programme will be the singing of Christmas carols by a double quartet of mixed voices.
 Admission to the sings are free to all, and it is believed that the theatre will be packed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Cashion Takes Men
 to Federal Prison

Deputy United States Marshal Roy Cashion left yesterday for Greenville, s. C., where he is taking two prisoners convicted in the federal court. He ex- poets to return the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
SUITS FILED

Jim Stepp vs. w E. Lewis. $1o.ooo claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 John Myree vs. the Kilby Frog and Switch company, $5000 claimed Plain- tiff alleges that he was assaulted by an agent of the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
PERSONAL

The many friends of H. D. Cullen, state secretary of the four-minute men, will be pleased to learn that he is able ot be out following an illness of influenza.
 c. R. Johnson, deputy clerk of the United States court, is able to be out following an illness at his home.
 Dr James J. Doster. head of the de- partment of secondary etication at the University of Alabama. was in the city yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Legislators-Elect Meet
 And Organize 10 Study
 Needs and Wants Of People
Immediately After Holidays Meeting Will Be Called, Which All People Interested in Proposed Local or State Legislation Will Be Invited to
 Give Their Views

the office of Representative A. H. Benne yesterday afternoon perfected that affect Bir mingh before the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Hardy Round Over

Walter Hardy was given a prelimi- nary hearing before Judge Abernethy yesterday on a charge of grand lar ceny and bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
MAJ. QUIRK INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Mai William Quirk of tho Salvation Army was recently fri an automobile accident in France and had two ribs broken, according to advices here. Major Quirk was formerly stationed in Bir- migham and has many friends here.
 Women first appeared on the English stage in 1661
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19

The Imperial canal of China has a length of more htan 1000 miles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24
Let Us All Remember
BY Henry Sedgwick.

victory to follow at their heels;
And may we always in the time
of conflict, every hour of the day
and every hour of the night, re-
member George Washington, and
strike with all our national might
putting the strength of 100,00O,O00
people into each blow; and, in the
hour of victory, remember Abra-
ham Lincoln, and have charity for
all and malice toward none"
In this state of mind we shall be
the better warriors, and 60 to battle
like Cromwell's IrOnsides. confident
of victory, or like Stonewall Jack
sons troopers. with the fear of the
Lord in their hearts and the might
of the Lord in their right hands.
For what is the Lord" but the con-
fidence of a disciplined man, pure
from prejudice, untainted by hatred
ennobled by charity. that he. in the
place and at the time allotted to
him. is serving great ends for the
good of mankind?
The war must end in one, defin-
lite. simple way: The Prussian
tyranny must be overthrow, kaiS-
er, shining ar,nor, mailed fist, proc.
lamations for men to shoot their
fathers and brothers, exhortations
to Guido the Huns, Krupp arSenals,
military education, and all devilish
paraphernalia of the imperial sys-
tenn. mus 60 For that we must
endure abstinence at home; for that
we must postpone the comfortable
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24
MiSSOuri-iSmS.

Missouri has more pure bred ami
mails than any other state-first in
fine stock.
Missouri grows more kinds of
fruits. vegetables, and cereals than
any state-being admittedly fist in
diversified agriculture.
Missouri is the first chicken state
in the Union, producing more than
sixty million dollars worth of poul
try and eggs in 1917.
Missouri is ninth in wealth, fifth
in agricultural importance. sixth ia
population. and first in profitable
live stock production
In mules, Missouri is End in mum
Der and 3rd in value. having sent
so many TO Texas that the Lone
Star empire is now first. Missouri
has 1870 mules.
Missouri has the largest fresh
water spring in the world, has more
apple trees, is first IN light horses,
first in hay markets, first 10 city
park systems. first in wild animal
farms, and first in soils and crops.
Missouri has the largest corn
farm, the premier peony farm. the
BIGGEST orchard. the largest nursery,
the finest saddle hnrses, the best
Shorthorn. Hereford. PolIed Angus
aud Jersey cattle In each os these
the first in world class and world
honUrS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24

years of increased wages, fairer
prices. juster salaries, and a greater
equality in sharing the material
good things of the earth; for that we
must refrain from obstrucling the
national will in any way, whether by
action, or partisan criticism, or 10
pique or peevishness, and for that
we must down INSTRUCTORS with an
iron hand; for that we must do all
we can to send as large an army
as possible to the front, to supply
IL as best as we can with cannon.
hOwitzers, mortars. rifles, airplanes,
surgical units. Y. NJ. C. A huts, with
munitions. comforts, necessaries Of
all kinds, until the day of victory
and peace shall rise.
In this uncertain world, where
the forces that control the destinies
of men are hidden in clouds Impen
etrable to the human eye, where
half of human history seems to be
fantastic tracery such as a school
boy draws on a frosty windOwpane,
where life seems to the wisest "a
tale told by an IDIOT" there is but
one thing needful, and that is. that
where after careful thought, painful
and prayerful consideration, men
convince themselves that they see
the road of righteousness. they must
take that ROAD and pursue it wher
ever it may lead.
This is what the American peo-
pie have done, and therefore with
untroubled hearts on this Memorial
day, in this famous year, 1918. they
celebrate the memories of George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Let US remember them in thought,
word and act.
n IL Il.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24

with Capt. John Smith. with the
PILGRIMS, the Puritans, the Dutch,
the Quakers, or the Catholics, wheth
er they came early in the seven
teenth century or whether they
came in the exodus from Ireland
in the lean years of the nineteenth,
or in the flight before the reaction
ary dominion established in Europe
after 1848, or whether they came to
escape poerams in the beginning OF
the twentieth century, all, in their
respective ways, erappled boldly
with the difficulties of life, and
brought their purposes to accom-
plishment. Let us remember.
The noblest figure of the eish-
teenth century, be the others who
they may, is that of George Wash
ineton, who in the first great trials
of our national life raised II stand.
ard to which the wise and the just
could repair" and left the issue IT,
the hands of God, Let us remem-
Der.
The Eoblest figure Of the nine
teenth century. excepting no one, is
that of Abraham Lincoln, who by
his heroic saintliness. his heroic pa
thence. his heroic con- option of duty,
his heroic humility. led his people
through the fiery trials of the Civil
war. Let US remember.
We have doubtless made mis-
takes: we have neglected duties; We
have overestimated the value OF
riches: we have cared too much for
luxury; we have failed to establish
for the masses; we have not
brought democracy to ripeness; We
have sought to worship both God
and mammom; but we have not let
the fires of hope-that the spirit Of
brotherhood shall prevail among all
Americans and between America
and all the world die out in our
hearts. Let US remember.
Now We confront the greatest
trial that our nation has faced The
strongest power in the world, built
up on its military foundation, as
solid as the Roman colosseum. and
animated by titanic pride and am
bition, has set out to dominate the
world. Let US remember George
Washington, shut our teeth, draw
the sword and fling the scabbard
away, until German sense of JUS
tice shall triumph over German
brutality. This means, effort, effort;
all the people, men and women, put
ting all their strength into the great
task until the will of 100000,00O
people, resOlute to put down wrong
shall prevail 1t means sacrifice oil
life and limb on the plains Of
France. on the high seas, on the AL
pine slopes of Italy, and. at last, or
the roads and fields of Germany
1t means abstinence and self.denia
at home, cutting off luxury, cutting
down comfort, going without meaI
and wheat, without candy anC
sugar, without the pleasures of pal
ate. There is something stimulat
ing and refreshing in selfdenia
and self.sacrifice. That is the les
son of Valley Forge. Let US re
member it.
Can we not all together. as ON
people, with one voice, and on
heart, on Memorial day pray:
May the powers that NOV
through the universe and revea
themselves in the actions of incl
use us as their instruments for hig
purposes. as they used George Wash
ineton in his day, and Abrahau
Lincoln in his day;
.Mnu thew steel Our hearts Z
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24

For Rent-Six. room dwelling in
west part of city. In good condition.
good location. reasonable rent
Jim Christian.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24
Training For The Harvest.

laborers will be assembled in Texas
when the wheat harvest begins and
that it will move north through Ok
lahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and the
Dakotas as the wheat harvest pro-
crosses, augmented in numbers as
the needs may require. No one
pretends to know where the army
is to come from, how large it is to
be or the character and experience
of the men who will compose it.
Our only safe course, while assum-
ing that the governments assur-
ances will be realized. is to make
definite plans to harvest our wheat
ourselves.
The only available sources Of
labor to which we can turn with
definite assurance are the village,
town and city Fully half of the
men in the Western towns have
| Ildu idTLu eApcIiSuCe.
In these towns and cities there
is also q great army of boys of high
school age who are willing to do
what they can. These two classes
are certain to be our principal and
may be our sole dependence for ex-
ira farm help this season and for
the remainder of the war. 1t may
inconvenience the farmers to use
this class of help in a busy time
like wheat harvest, but inconven-
fence is the least of the evils which
war brings.
The town man, with ever so much
farm experience, is rusty and prob
ably out of date 10 his farm knowl-
edge, and is soft and not used to
the sun. If he is to be of any serv-
ice and spare himself the suffering
of the second day" he should get
sunbaked and muscle hardened be-
fore going to the country.
The farmer is not in position to
run double shift, letting one gang
lay off to recover from sunburns.
blisters and stiffness. while the 9TH
er is getting ready for layoff. He
is too busy 10 maintain a rest cure
establishment or to teach school.
Any plan which contemplates the
use of soft men or inexperienced
boys at harvest time is impractical
BILE and should be discarded i'm
mediately.
Those who are planning to 90 to
the farm to work this season should
begin at once to harden themselves.
to grow accustomed to the sun as
the season advances. Then, they
should 60 to the country often
enough beforehand to get their
farm legs" again. The high school
boys ought to 60 to the farm now
and stay there until the season
closes. At that he will know little
enough.
On the other hand, the farmer
must realize that the men and boys
from town are his sole dependence
for extra labor and that in most
cases they are coming out to help
him in the discharge of their duty
to their country. Is not the time.
therefore. to be arbitrary or to try
to drive hard bargain. The farm
er cannot afford to impose undue
hardships upon his town neighbors
merely for the sake of impressine
upon them what the farmer is up
against.
II the farmer is willing to meet
these men on Q fair basis, they will
close up their shops and leave work
which pays them better than any
wages which the farmer can afford
to pay and endure the hardship in
the kind of labor to which they are
unaccustomed. as a means of help
ing to save the wheat Here is a
r Al
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24

All batteries repaired by us are
guaranteed to give six months
service.-Grahan & Kincaid.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-05-24

We do odorless cleaning aud
pres.sipg.-L: l. Lane, Tailor.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-04
ROAD BILLS

The following bills were ordered
paid at the regular meeting of the
Robson county road board July 1,
1918:
The Robesonian., 1918-07-04
CROWDED AGAIN.

Owing to last-minute calls for ad-
vertising space The Robesonian car
ries much less than it's usual amount
of news matter today. We hope to
catch up in the next few issues. OPP
ening Of the tobacco markets in this
section next week is an event in which
a large number of Robesonian read
ers are vitality interested and you VIII
find in this issue much advertising
of interest along that line, besides
other special advertising messages.
The advertisements make good and
profitable reading. The men who are
talking to you through The Robescn-
ian's advertising columns are not spend
ing their good money for nothing; they
have messages which they want you
to read and which they believe it will
profit you to read.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-04

D. r. Shaw was elected fire chief at
salary Of SIS the month, succeed
ing Mr.. J. P. Townsend.
Clerk and Treasurer Townsend was
structed to turn over to the chief of
police a list of all delinquent tax
pavers and the chief must report TO
the mayor on Monday of each week
the amounts collected.
Town Attorney W. Lennon was in
structed to draw suitable ordinance
pertaining to the protection and care
of the new municipal building and
Mr.. Ira B. Townsend, town clerk and
treasurer, was named as custodian
of the building.
Clerk an dTreasurer Townsend was
instructed to buy about 80 water me-
ters to use where needed, also to pur
chase a body for an auto recent!
purchased for the fire department.
| 1t was ordered that a circular let
ter be gotten out by the town calling
attention to the rest room for ladle
coming to town from the country pro
vided on the second floor of the nev
municipal building. Local merchant
i will be asked to mail the letters :
II their customers.
i 1t was ordered that notes in favo
; of the American La France Fire En-
CINE Co. in the sum of SO Zoo, nov
due, be renewed