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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
.B|G TRACTS BEING
 LISTED FOR MEN
 AFTER THE WAR
Mississippi Has Enough Cut-Over Land to Provide Homestead for Every
 Soldier
2

Jackson, Miss, October 26.-(Spe- cial)--Owners of large tracts of cut over lands in Mississippi, especially in the pine region of south Mississippi are very greatly interested in the prop osition to settle returned. soldiers and sailors and thousands of acres are be- ing listed
 It has been said that there are enough of these cut-over pine lands To make homestead for every re- turned soldier who may happen to want to make his future living on farm. and they will be sold cheap, as compared to the price of lands of equal value in other states. In fact, it is claimed that Mississippi lands are now the cheapest in the United States, but that prices are tending skyward year by year. For the first time in the history of the state there are now lands on the assessment rolls at some- thing like their worth, and thousands of acres in the delta have changed hands during the past year or two at Slo0 per acre or more.
 According to J. A. Ramey, United States field agent for the department ot agriculture for several years, the cut-oyer pine lands of south Missis- slppi are even more valuable than those of the delta for the reason that they produce a greater variety of ev- efythlng. and in greater abundance, year in and year out. except as to cot ton, than do the delta lands For corn, grain. fruits and vegetables, the sandy loam lands south of Jackson have no superior, nor is there any better live stock region in the state, pastures remaining green 10 months in the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
TESTS FOR TUBERCUl )sIs

The state live stock sanitary board is determined to get rid of all tuberculosis cattle and to keep them out of Mis- sissippi. There has always been a rule that imported catue must be tested pe fore entering, but it has developed that tuperculdr cattle have been admitted by unscrupulous inspectors. The board hds now uetermined that all impor ted cattle shall be reinspected 90 uays aft CT they are admitted to the state. Re- gently two car loads of thoroughbred cattle were received m Mississippi from New York, being accompanied by the necessary certificates to test but in few days l2 head were found to be dis eased. Native cattle are almost free of tuberculosis, and it is not proposed to longer permit sick cattle to be dumped on the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
TOOK HIM AN HOUR
 ID WALK A BLOCK Had to Hobble Around on Canes-Able to Walk First
 Time in Years

T hadn't been able to do a days work In four years when I began taking Tan lac, but I have gained thirty pounds and am now putting in full time every day." said J. c. Fischer. of Edmonds. Okla homa
 -Four years ago" he continued, T was taken down with typhoid fever that left me weak and rundown 1 could just manage to hobble around on my two canes and it would actually take me an hour to go a block sometimes. I had catarrh badly and it gave me no end of trouble. My appetite was poor, and even the lightest food I could get would upset my stomach. I was miserable night and day and took all kinds of medicines without getting any better.
 "I began to pick up immediately after I started on Tanlac, and after I finished my third bottle I threw away my canes and went back to work. kept on talk ing Tanlac-have now taken five bot ties, haven't missed a days work since the catarrh has disappeared q can eat just anything I want to. sleep like log and I sure thank Tanlac for my re- covery."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham ex- clusively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton-Pope Drug Co-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
SAVE YOUR HAIR AND BEAUT|Fy T WITH '4DANDER|NE" Spend 25 cents! Dandruff dis appears and hair stops
 coming out Try this! Hair gets beautiful, wavy and thick in few
 moments

If you care for heavy hair that glistens with beauty and is radiant with life: has an incomparable soft ness and is fluffy and lustrous, try Danderine
 Just one application doubles the beauty of your hair besides it imme- diately dissolves every particle of dan druff; you cannot have nice, heavy, healthy hair if you have dandruff. This destructive scurf robs the hair of its lustre, its strength and its very life, and if not overcome it produces feverishness and itching of the scalp the hair roots famish, loosen and die . then the hair falls out fast.
 If your hair has been neglected and Is thin. faded. dry, scraggy or too oily get 25-cent bottle of Knowltons Dander1ne at any drug store or toilet counter apply a little as directed and 10 minutes after you will say this was the best investment you ever made.
 We sincerely believe, regardless of everything else advertised. that if you desire soft. lustrous. beautiful hair and lots of it-no dandruff-no itching scalp and no more falling hair-you must use Knowlton's Danderine. If eyentually-why not now?-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
INsPECTs CONVICT FARMS

Governor Bilbo has spent the past several days making the annual in- spection of convict farms he Is re- quired by law to make every year, and reports them all in fine shape. The conyicts, about 1900, have enjoyed the pest of health and are as well satis- lied as convicts can be; the 700 mules ana horses on the five farms are in Ilrst-elass condition, as are the nearly 2V00 head of cattle and 2500 head of hogs, sheep and goats. The nearly leo head of mule colts are more than prom IsIng These range from one to three years of age. and by next spring about 40 will be~put to work. having cost the state to raise less than $50 each. 1t is estimated. On the Oakley farm. near Jackson, Governor Bilbo found 500 head of beef cattle. some of which were brought from Texas last winter and put on great fields of soy and velvet beans, where they made re- markable gains in flesh and weight. They are now on the finest of Japan clover and Bermuda grass pastures, and after frost will be turned on So0-acre field of velvet and soy beans to top them off for the market.
 TO CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY
 Governor Bilbo has issued a procla- nation setting aside November g. aG "Arbor Day." and calls on all the peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERAID, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1918


The fullest measure of style, character and
 worth at the lowest price consistent with the best class ofmerchandise That is the story ofa Fashion Park suit. Practice genuine economy. Pay good price, but fair one. Place your dependence on the. reputation of the maker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
MAY HAVE SOME FAIR

The state fair was called off by the state board of health because of the epidemic of influenza, but the citi- zens of Jackson seem determined to have something in the way of a faii after the flu" has run it's course. The idea is to bring the corn club boys and the agricultural exhibits, as well as live stock and poultry to- gether sometime in November. Forty- nine county exhibits or agricultural products had been listed, and no doub, most of these can be persuaded to show what they have gotten up for aa exhibit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
JACKSON FIREMEN RESIGN

Every fireman in Jackson, save the chief and his assistant, have sent their resignatf7ns to the city commission CTS. same to take effect Novem Der 1. The firemen had asked for an increase of wages amounting to 20 per cent, but the city declined on the grounds that 1t had no funds to meet such increase The firemen are now paid s75 per month but the man of family finds 1t impos. sible to live on that. It Is presumed that the city will Le forced to find the money somehow or other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
FOUR-MINUTE MEN MEET

meeting of the executive commit tee of the four minute men, of whom there are 1900 in Mississippi, held { meeting here this week with view to putting the organization on an even more effective basis, and to make it permanent. Many of the best speakers or the state are members and have done a great deal to stir up e.. nus iasm in all war actiyities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
THE KING OF POTATOES

John B. Blanton, a successful farmer of near D'Lo, Simpson county, 25 miles southeast of Jackson, has sent sample of his sweet potatoes to town, and has captured all the ribbons. This particu- lar yam weighed, after being dried, just Il pounds. At present prices of pota- toes, cents per pound, this jumbo would bring the farmer almost as much cash as he received for bushel two years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
WADE APPEALS TO FARMERS

Commissioner of Agriculture Garner is in receipt of letter from J. A. Wade, commissioner for Alabama, in which he Is appealing to all southern farmers to get in as heavy a wheat and other grain crops as possible; also plenty of turnips, Tape, etc, to make greens" for man and beast. Mr. Waue also urges farmers to insure and hold on to their surplus cotton, predicting 1t will sell for 35 cents beIore the end of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27

pie of the state to observe it by plant ing one or more trees-Shade or fruit. There may not be anything liko general or public observance of the
 day, except in few schools, but 1t is understood that the average farmer will set out fruit trees about that time and that the town man will see to his shade and ornamental trees. This was the case a year ago, and it was salG that many thousand trees were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
Her Unworthiness
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star
 It was the sweet scent of the lilies in the conservatory. the beauty of tha young girls hair. or the excellent champagne he had taken at supper that led to his proposing in the ob- scurity beneath a palm.
 Tt cannot be she said. T am un- worthy of you"
 "Oh, rubbish" said he.
 Tt Is true; 1t is true" And she sighed.
 You are an angel" he said ardently.
 No. no; you are wrong." said the girl m vain. idle, 1illy, utterly unfit oA helpmate through life."F
 He aea itly. then said in | sooth yo
 'W thls heer madness. What sort ee you think I ought to ht
 "A deliberate. practical wont cd: "cne able to live on y,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

The Detroit Free Press in very
fine editorial. calls attention TO the
fact that patriotism in the small
town" is OF the most virile kind The
kind that Is the backbone OF American
life In these days when stout hearts
are needed behind the hand of govern
ment. The Free Press might with
much propriety emulate some of tho
small town" patriotism by preparing
it's people in Detroit to put up with
the shortcomings OF the fuel admins
tration and the hardships brought
about by the military necessity con-
fronting us instead OF continually
harping about what It comedies II can
not cure. Our large cities ought to
have a general incubation with small
town" patriotism.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

was detriment for person to own
property so that our sidewalks, streets
and schools could be maintained.
So much for the wealthy argument.
AS for business-these times are alb
normal, not normal We are all max
ing sacrifices The barber business,
which Is a branch OF my establish
ment. may be put in the non-essential
class, and II our young men leave In
as large numbers in the future drafts
as they have in the past six months |
won't have any business.
AS citizen | never shirked any
duty ! was asked to perform in the
community 1t Is with these condi-
tions confronting me and knowing that
| would have to go to work In order
to keep up my property, insurance,
taxes. etc, that became candidate
for the office OF county treasurer, and
II the voters of Iron county choose TO
elect me to this responsible Office
can assure them that the duties Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
TO VOTERS OF IRON COUNTY.

Being candidate for the office OF
county treasurer and having learned
OF the argument used against me OF
being a business man, and wealthy.
G certainly have been given a high
rating for political purposes) The
fact Cf tho matter is. came here al
most 80 years ago when a trail was
all that could be followed through our
now splendidly paved main street. or
Superior avenue. l have remained
here since and worked among the
different business houses and cherish
from my former employers some OF
the highest recommendation a per-
son would wish to possess, and when
accumulated a couple hundred dol
lars l started candy store. and the
first opportunity / had I purchased
my present property on time and have
been improving and putting every dol
lar l could get In beautifying same.
and still owe balance on the amount
borrowed for my last Improvement
and I never knew until now that II
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

do them through the winter they are
going TO be cold,
Crystal Falls gets about one-third
OF the hard coal that IL got last year
yet we have people clamoring for
special permits and exemptions.
But it's not In the fuel line alone,
but in every line that we are going
to be pinched. Read what Bernard
Baruch. chairman OF the war indus
tries board says:
"Just what the new war program
Is to be we are not as yet sure, but
II involves tremendous expansion
over anything we have considered up
to this time.
1.-THE increased size Of the army
means a shortage OF production. Mil
lions of men will be taken from pro-
ductive activities into the army. Their
places cannot all be filed by skilled
workers and there must be period
during which the industrial substi-
tutes are learning their duties and ac-
quiring skill Then the demands OF
the military establishment for sup
plies grows faster than does its per-
sonnet. The problem is not alone one
OF fuel and steel, for ordnance and
ships: Il includes clothing. shoes
foodstuffs, everything that man is ac-
customed to utilize for his comfort
and living.
81 should not hesitate to take any
thing anyone might have for his own
advantage IL the taking would benefit
the whole OF society and help win the
war. Every mans life is at the call
of the nation and so must be every
mans property"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
STAGE SOLDIER.
N ~ IA

In the days OF not so long ago,
says Miss Florence Sawyer. star OF
my Soldier Girl" company. the new
military musical comedy which comes
to Iron River. on Monday. August
20. actors were past masters Of the
art OF makeup. An actor. no matter
what his personal appearance was.
would scarcely have refused part
because he did not look It, So IL the
part was that OF a tall elderly man he
would, with the aid OF padding. high
heels, white wig and grease paint at
tempt to have made himself look the
part and the result was some wonder
full masters OF makeup"
Indeed some of the actors OF the not
long ago were artists in this particu-
lar line. The late Richard Mansfield
was probably the peer OF all. his
makeups being more than half his
success as an actor. But not so these
days. The playwright, producer and
all connected with the producing end
are looking for what they call types"
For instance, for an old man part,
an old man is employed; young man,
young man is employed, and so on
throughout the whole catalogue.
Types" are the cry of managers OF
today and this has its disadvantages
as well as advantages. for many an
old fellow who has spent his life un-
der the regime OF makeup" while
serving his god Thespis, now finds.
like in so many other callings in life,
that his age was against him, but now
whiel the type is the thing, he finds
many soft berth because he happen
ed, with his flowing white hair and
all-around appearance OF age, to be
the exact type the producer has de-
SPARED OF ever finding until he had
accidentally seen this particular old
man consorting with some old actor
cronies on the Rialto and has flown
to him with tempting offer, simply
because the old man was what he
wanted for his new play.
And TO follow this theme out. After
Mr.. Parker had my Sammy Girl"
written and was simply polishing up
some of the rough spots, so to speak,
some one to play the title role was
the bugbear, and indeed the solution
OF this difficulty was a long time In
making its appearance. | was the at"
and happened this way
was playing in vaudeville, my act
being singing and dancing. This par
ticular week | was playing In Jersey
City. Jersey City. by the way. is Mr..
Parker's home. And how it happened
| can never tell, but one night dur
ing my week he saw my act, and /
was the one to play the part of my
Sammy Girl" The funny part OF the
whole proceeding was that had APP
peared in the title role OF Mr.. Park
er's former successes. THE Cowboy
Girl" but while | was playing this
part Mr.. Parker was In Europe, hence
did not see me, and possibly he had
forgotten my name. He met me after |
my turn in this vaudeville theater and |
told me what he wanted me for. And
thus. you see, the type question ]
was the type he was looking for, and
am here and hope to be for some
time to come, for | like MY Sammy
Girl" because it's a dandy part, and
IL can't be a soldier in private life,
l at least have the pleasure OF play
ing am one on the stage"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

THE NEwBERRY INCONSISTENCY

THE NEWBERRY INCONSISTENCY.
The inconsistency OF the Newberry
campaign propaganda when taken in
comparison with the utterances OF II
authors in opposition TO Ford is such
that one cannot help noticing its ex
travagance. The Newberry manage
ment is playing up the uniform Of the
Y. S, navy, in which Mr. Newberry
holds position as commander OF the
district of New York; hanging II out
as the bait to catch votes for their
candidate. At the same time they
argue. and we believe that their argu
ments are we'll put--that Henry Ford
ought not be taken from the important
work OF manufacturing war material
as he is necessary there to the sue
cessful prosecution Of the war.
Now, II either OF these men are
necessity TO the winning of the war
we should think that Newberry--if ht
holds the very important position that
his managers claim he does-is that
man.
We belive that Newberry and Ford
should both be content TO work IN
their spheres and help Uncle Sam
win the war and that the position OF
the Newberry management in It's cry
against Ford's removal from sphere
where he Is badly needed is case OF
kettle and pot
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

TAKING CARE" OF GEN. WOOD,

TAKING CARE" OF GEN. WOOD.
General Woods recent visit to the
White House. where he was allowed
an audience by the president. was fol-
lowed with a vague rumor from
Washington that the general was TO
be properly taken care OF. II was CIV
en- out in an intangible way that
Wood was being reserved for some
important duty, and the inference that
he would be given command either
in Italy or Siberia was allowed to
percolate throughout the country. SO
public criticism was more or less
stifed. and public attention was di-
verted from the general and the per-
secution to which he was subjected.
But American troops are in Italy,
and the man in command Is not the
former chief of staff OF the American
armies. A force is being sent TO ST.
IBERIA, but the officer named to lead
them Is not Leonard Wood.
General Wood is still sidetracked, Q
victim of petty personal dislike, and
spite He is still being punished for
having been guilty of fearless and
patriotic devotion to his country which
rose above self-interest at time when
those who are now making him their
victim were still cropping in the bog
of pacihsm. General Wood should
not be forgotten by this country He
is living martyr to the gospel OF
preparedness Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

Jim" Pontbriand has refused to
become candidate for clerk of Flort
ence county again and there Is sin
cere regret in our sister town over his
decision. Mr.. Pontbriand has recent
ly been chosen cashiar OF the Flor
ence bank and finds the duties OF
the two offices too much for him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
H fA Fa
PREPARE FOR DEPRIvATIoNs.

DO the people of this country realize
what the present program OF the war
department. means We doubt IL peo-
pie here In this community have any
idea OF what Is ahead OF them. We
go about our rounds OF work or
pleasure all oblivious to conditions
that are staring us in the face and
when they come upon us the most i'm
provident will be the ones to yell the
loudest
The fuel administration has given
warning after warning concerning the
necessity for the burning OF soft coal.
yet we have protest after protest. I'VE
absolutely can't burn soft coal" say
many OF our people, ITS too dirty"
Unless those self-same people get
busy and get soft coal enough in to
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
ID ea E

The Lusitania slayer was killed by
being blown up by mine, says press
dispatches. It's too bad that some OF
the Yanks didn't get hold OF him be-
fore he died Anyway. it's comfort
to know that the world is relieved OF
such a monster.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

FOR SALE-Used Ford, in good con-
dition, with shock absorbers, spot
light and four new tires First 5000
takes IT, Inquire at this office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

the office will be looked after to the
best OF my ability.
! am, sincerely.
JAMES r. FLOOD.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

FOR SALE-Residence property on
Sixth street. Inquire OF w. c. Eldred
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

FOR sALE-Good paying hotel; 22
rooms; located in good town. A mon
ey maker. Address box 1913, Crystal
Falls, Michigan. Aug17-3t
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
pa 20 H

President Wilson is getting to be
regular dictator OF elections this fall
He has interested himself In writing
letters to constituents asking for the
defeat OF several congressman and OF
senators vardaman OF Mississippi, and
Senator Hardwick OF Georgia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17

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for Cash Carry customers. and
the higher prices for md Delivery"
should addressed the
Food Administrator
Pays Pays
faiiib sacks " ~ or &c a
sll,ao per Dbl of slss for s4M lib sack
Corn Flour ., $40 to &c per pound to per
Size 6S-4 to 7S-4c per Id
A 10 ss4c soSs4c Id
HOmny s12 to 71-2c per ID pound
Rolled ......... per b TO Size per 10
ol-Z to 'i-2c per ID
Rice Flour - uto1aem 1884 o 141-2cn
Edible starch - sto,,cm =
RIc. Blue Rose - u,ou1acneu per
Gran Sugar - % 20 nor ,oo ns
Dried Beans lb IL to isc per Id {!
Lard Cbulk) 80 to Sac per Id
pound 27lz to 20 lie Id
Lard subs, IN tin 25c per pound -
~ 10 &C per can "
Milk o 1-2c Il 70 loc per can
TO 20 to sSc ~
Tomatoes No 3 o ~ to zoe
Is to 15 l-2c per o
Perks Beans No O. to 1412c to zoe can
Fancy pork andbea o can Csc to &c can
Raisns 15-oz. II to 12c per pkg o per pkg
Evap. Peaches .. to 20 to 2sc b
Prunes 1880 to 1880 ~ to l5c lb
Syrup 4to47c
Eggs, fresh 4Sc per dozen
Butter lib pts liz to ACC per Id o
Potatoes
oleomargarine &c to 3Sc Id
Cheese cream $500 o
Stand hams WHOLE o 80 1-2c
Stand Bacon piece TO to to55clb
Is
/
permit household month
compel Europe with less
we take NOR o
IS had eih
in Federal Food Administrator.
vegetables without
bottle juices to be sweetened later
honor and cooperation
the American
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-08-17
WEEKLY PRICE LIST

published this list explained follows: The
prices "Cash Carry"
higher prices Credit Delivery" system.
full particulars should be addressed to the coun
Administrator