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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Anita Sloss will return to Birming- ham this week from Sweetbrier college to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Lillie Sloss. Mrs. Thomas Wingfield has returned from stay of several weeks in Washing ton
 Miss Beverly Leake IS the guest Of Miss Leila Darlington in Anniston. She returned home with Miss Darlington, who spent a few days in the city the past week and was among the out-of-town guests at the Victory ball.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs. Henry Wads- worth Cole will regret to learn that Mrs. Cole is critically i'll at the South High lands infirmary with pneumonia. Tha little daughter, Elizabeth, who is only a few days old. continues well.
 
 Mrs. Alfred Massey is critically i'll at her home in Woodlawn, with pneumonia.
 Miss Frances Johns is i'll at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. James Johns at Norwood, suffering from an attack of influenza.
 MT. Ben Well will leave today in his car for a short stay in Montgomery, to accompany Mrs. Well home, who has been the house guest of Colonel Strass- burger and family for few days.
 Mrs. D. H. Smith, a visitor to friends in the city, has returned to her home in Oxford, Ala.
 Mrs. John Warren, who has been the guest of relatives in the city, left a few days ago for the west for the winter.
 News has just been received by rela- tives in this city that Samuel C. Bains, son of S. R. Rains, was wounded in the last drive made against Germany by our troops. He is now in a hospital in France Y Reports are that he is improv- ing.
 Mrs Cecil Alexander, who has been i'll at her home at East Lake, is improv- ing.
 Friends of Mrs w. D. Nesbitt who has been i'll at the South Highlands in- firmary, will be glad to learn that she is improving and has been carried to her home on Beach street.
 
 Mrs and Mrs. Robert Hemphll will leave today for Ripley, Miss. to attend the marriage of their son. Mir. Robert Hemphir Jr, and Miss Virginia Cole, which will be an event of Thursday, at high noon.
 MT. and Mrs. D. T. Smith left a few days ago for Miami, Fla, where they will spend a few weeks. They will also visit other points in Florida before re- turning home.
 Miss Margore Adler, who is student at Smith college, will be among the charming Birmingham girls home for the Holidays. Miss Adler will'b with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Sam Adler.
 Miss Terrence Redd, who is a student at Sweetbrier, will spend the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. F. Redd. of this city.
 Mrs. Oscar Hundley and little daugh- ter, Margaret, are ill at their home with influenza.
 Mrs. Hugh Martin is in New York, where she will meet Lieutenant Martin, who spent the past year abroad. He will return to Birmingham. having been re- gently released from the service.
 Miss Olivia Robinson, who has been a student at Columbia, university, New York, will spend the holidays in the city with her parents, MT and Mrs. Gordon Robinson.
 Mrs. Walter V. Glaze and little daugh- ter. Mary Elizabeth, are i'll at St. Vincent hospital, with influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

said, and one of the nice things that has come out of It for me, is that I'm leaving In January-right after New Years, for France-where I'm going with the Entertainment Section of the Y. M. c. A., for an indefinite stay, giv- ing my act for our soldiers over theres Isn't that compensation enough, to be able to contribute something to the pleas ure of those splendid young heroes who have done so much for us?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
BIBLE LECTURE TODAY

Today at 10 o'clock at the First Metho. dist church pr. F. N. Simpson of the First Christian church will deliver one of a series of lectures under the auspices of the Birmingham Graded union. His subject will be "The Woman Who Could Mother Boys" The lessons will be taught in five departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

United States government experts have listed F woods, 102 barks, nine leaves, three roots and. + fruits and seeds that grow in Latin-America as yielding tan- ming materials of industrial value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Card of Thanks

we wish to express our deepest gratitude of thanks to our many friends and relatives for the kindness shown in the recent illness and death of Myrtle, our devoted wife and loving daughter and sister Also accept our greatest ap- precation for the many floral offerings,
 J. c. SHEPHERD:
 MIR. AND MRS. J. A. DOBBS
 AND FAMILY M Brihghton, December Q, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
VICTORY BOYS AND GIRLS

All the Victory boys and girls wiio have registered In the united war work are earnestly invited to be present at a special meeting called for Saturday December IA, 1913, at 10 o'clock d, m., at the auditorium of the Y. M c. A. GRAND UNION ORPHAN SYSTEM,
 K. l.. HAMMOND,
 Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
auinine That Doe. Not Affect Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE (Tab- lets) can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one .Bromo Quin- me E. w. GROVES signature on the box. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

club, Pierian and Housekeepers' clubs, at the home of Mrs. A. A. Smith on Fri day afternoon, has been postponed on account of the influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Lathem's No. Catholic Red Cross unit will not meet at the Knights Of Columbus hall on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
RED CROSS NOTES

There are still few garments out, and they must be turned in finished or unfinished this week, as shipment has to be made on Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
PATRIOTIC PLAY PosTpONEn

The patriotic play, which was to have been given Thursday evening, December
 P in Cable hall, by the children of the
 Junior Patriotic league, has been post
 poned on account of influenza, until an indefinite date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
ALABAMA DAY CELEBRATION
 pOCTpONEn

The annual celebration of Alabama Dap at East Lake, which was to have been given by the Fortnightly Shakespeare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Hugh Martin is in New York where she will meet Lieutenant Martin who spent the past year abroad. He will return to Birmingham, having been re- gently released from the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

The trial of Sheriff Benton Lee or Lawrence county, accused of the killing or Herman Vandiver, which was set Tor yesterday, has been postponed fo: one week, owing to the illness of So licitor Almon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Miss Olivia Robinson. who has been a
 student at Columbia, university, New York, will spend the holidays in the city with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Oscar Hundley and little daugh- ter, Margaret. are i'll at their home with influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Miss Terrence Redd, who is student at Sweetbrier, will spend the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. r. Redd, of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Walter V. Glaze and little daugh- ter, Mary Elizabeth, are i'll at St. Vincent hospital, with influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

w. w. Russell. cashier of the Ten nessee Valley bank, left Sunday to at tend the Southern Commercial congress at Baltimore MT. Russell will visit Washington, New York and Boston be- fore returning to Decatur,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Miss Margorie Adler, who is student at Smith college, will be among the charming Birmingham girls home Tor the Holidays. Miss Adler will with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Sam Adler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
BRILLIANT CONCERT PROMISED

Somewhere in France
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15

sible next winter and to prevent a
recurrence of the conditions which ex-
listed last winter due to the great de-
mand upon carriers, it is desirable
that merchants, manufacturers and
families lay in all supplies Of fuel,
wood, oil or coal, and household
goods and store them, before the rail-
ways are crowded with freight trains
carrying grain, munitions, timber and
other things needed for prosecuting
the war effectually, and to the abso-
lutte exclusion of everything else. In
this way you not only actually in
sure yourself and family against
want and discomfort but help the
soldiers in France go cover the top"
just the same as in buying Liberty
Bonds and War Stamps. This warn
ing has a real meaning and is meant
to arouse everyone to sense of the
necessity of following out this plan
at once. Otherwise more or less suf-
fering and sickness is very liable to
occur.
With fuel in the cellar, you may
let the other fellow-the slacker-do
the worrying and walking the foo
while you and yours are enjoying tn.
winter days and nights in warmth and
comfort.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
Dry Majority in Doug
las Increased at Spec
ial Election Monday

Alexandria, Aug. IL = Douglas
county election returns from % of "a
precincts strongly indicate another
victory for county option in
Douglas county. The twenty-five
precincts reporting showing an in
crease of So. Nine of the IL districts
to be heard from are dry townships.
The city of Alexandria went dry by
So majority against Is three years
ago. The villages of Osakis, Brandon,
and Evansville also go dry by large
majorities.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
MIST COME BEFORE PEACE.

Insidious propaganda is beginning
to make its appearance for early
peace negotiations with Germany.
This is Hun propaganda, pure and
simple, and clearly indicates that
ultimate and complete defeat OF the
German Imperial government is real
lied by the Kaiser and his bench men.
The Herald urges its readers not
to be influenced by this propaganda.
The Kaiser must be thoroughly elimin-
ated before the war can end, and he
will be as sure as there is a God in
Heaven.
The Herald does not desire to see
the armies of Allied nations rape,
ravish and wantonly murder innocent
women and children to carry out
their ends, nor to revenge the hideous
crimes committed in the name OF
German Kultur. Neither do we desire
to see German towns and country laid
waste in any greater degree than
wars necessities require, but the flu
ture peace of the world makes it i'm
perative that the drubbing must be
complete.
When the time for peace does
come the Allies will deal fairly with
the beaten foe, much more fairly
than would be the case if Kaiser Bill
had the whip hand. Germany must
restore Belgium, must give up Alsace-
Lorraine and every foot of ground ac-
quired from stricken Russia. All the
representatives of the German Empire
will have to do with the peace making
will be to furnish undisputable evil
dence of the downfall of the monarch
ial tyranny which has been in control
and then sign on the dotted line the
peace terms laid down by the Allies,
which in a large measure will be the
United States of America.-A. M. w.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
Government Stops All
Army Recruiting Until
Passage of Draft Bill

Word was received August 9th by
Major John D. Yost, Recruiting Of
ficer for the Minnesota District, from
Washington to discontinue all v0lun-
tary enlistments in the u. S. Army,
pending the passage of the new draft
act, requiring the registration of all
men between the ages of 18 and 45
years of age. .
This order will put a stop to all
recruiting in the state for the time at
least. Until further orders are re-
ceived, however, Major Yost states
that his recruiting machinery in the
state will not be disturbed. Civilian
Recruiting Committees which have
helped materially to make Minnesota
the envy of all other Recruiting Dis
tricts, will merely remain inactive un-
til further orders are received.
Strenuous efforts were required
to put the Minnesota District in the
position it now holds, and if recruiting
for the Army is resumed in the neal
future, the Civilian Committees
organized by Major Yost in all parts
the state will be ready to go back to
work with renewed efforts to make
up for the time lost. Major Yost is
more than proud of the organization
built up in Minnesota for Army re-
cruiting purposes, it has added over
$4,000 men to Uncle Sans fighting
forces in the past eight months, and
he does not propose to disrupt his
machine until it is absolutely neces-
sary.
Cooperation and infinite hard work
are the secrets of the success obtain
ed in this district, and the same efforts
will be put forth again by every Army
Recruiting agency in the state when
the word is given.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
LITTLE GIRL sCALDED.

Irene, the four year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Gunder Jensen of
this city was severely burned on her
hands and feet last Saturday evening
by scalding water. Mrs. Jensen was
preparing the water for her daugh-
ter's bath. The water connections in
the bath room of the house, which has
recently been remodeled, had not been
made yet and Mrs. Jensen had heated
the water on the range and was carry
ing it to the tub. She had already
put in some Of the water and had gone
after another pail, leaving the little
girl and her brother alone in the
bath room. Irene, taking it for
granted that the bath was already
stepped in. She cried out Immediately
and the brother, Arnold, aged seven,
with great presence of mind lifted her
out, thus saving her from more ser
ious burns. Her hands and feet are
badly blistered but she will suffer no
injurious results.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
JUST AMERICAN.

Just today we CHANGED to meet
Down upon the crowded street;
And I wondered whence he came,
What was once his nations name.
So / asked him, "Tell me true,
Are you Pole or Russian Jew,
English, Scotch, Italian, Russian,
Belgian, Spanish, Swiss, Moravian,
Dutch or Greek or Scandinavian.
Then he raised his head on high,
AS he gave me this reply,
"What was is naught to me,
In this land of Liberty.
In my soul as man to man,
am just American.
Author Unknown.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
Frugal CitizenslWiu
Purchase Their Fuel
and Clothing Early

The public generally should
thoroughly understand that its health
and comfort during the coming win
ter will depend upon merchants and
families getting in their supplies of
fuel, foodstuffs, clothing, etc., NOW
during the summer when rail trans
portation is easily available.
In order to relieve transportation
facilities Of as much traffic as pos
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
Sank Centre High School
Adopts s.Smith-Hughes
System of Agriculture

1918-1919, the Sank Centre High
School will adopt the system of agri-
cultural instruction as provided in the
Smith Hughes Act of Congress.
This act places the agricultural course
under federal supervision, in co-opera-
ton with the state. The object is to
establish a uniform system of voca-
tional agricultural instruction
throughout the United States.
This vocational agriculture COM
bines practical farm work with class
room instruction. There will be six
months of class room work, beginning
in October and ending the first part
of April. The remainder of the year
is spent on the farm, during which
time the student will work out some
definite project in addition to his
ordinary farm work.
The projects referred to are practi-
cal combinations of the class room
study. For example, if the pupil is
studying Farm Crops, his project for
the following summer will relate to
such crops. He may decide on a
project in corn. In that case he will
prepare the ground himself, test the
seed, plant it care for the growing
crop and harvest it. Accurate and
detailed accounts will be kept of costs
and returns and all important facts
relating to the growing Of the crop.
A separate plot for producing seed
alone, may also form part of his
project.
Likewise in Animal Husbandry a
project in feeding and caring for
hogs, poultry or cattle and testing the
milking herd will be carried out ac-
cording to the principles and practices
studied in the class room, or as close
thereto as the individual farm con-
ditions win afford.
The projects are designed to make
the pupil more efficient in the econ
omical feeding, breeding and care of
live stock and in the raising of the
crops. The pupil will be visited freq
uently during the summer by the in
structor, who will aid with the pro-
jects and see that they are being
properly conducted.
The Course of Study
The following courses are to be Of
fered the coming school year:
For the first year:
1. Field Crops and Soils.
2. Applied Science.
Botany, Chemistry, Weather, Ven
tilation, Pulleys, etc.
8. Farm Arithmetic and Accounts.
a. English and Composition, Spelling
For the Second Year:
1. Animal Husbandry, Poultry anG
Dairying.
2. Horticulture and Plant Diseases.
3. Manual Training.
a. Civics and Citizenship.
The above courses will count TOWARD
graduation in the same manner as any
other course of study. This two-yeal
agricultural course together with two
more years of high school work will
make the pupil eligible for gradua
ton.
This course should appeal to tn,
country boys who have finished tn,
eighth grade. To them this cours'
will offer an opportunity to continu,
their school work, without greatly in
terfering with their farm work a
home, for there will be no class room
work during the spring, summer an
fall months when they are most need
ed on the farm. 1t should also appea
to boys who inted to take up agricul
ture at the state university, since
will give them knowledge of agricul
ture which will be the best possibl
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15
RED CROSS TRIBUTE FROM
FRANCE.

E. E. McGibbon, Capt. D. r. C. in a
letter to his mother this week enclosed
the following poem which he found
written on a wall in hospital in
France. Probably it was composed
by some wounded soldier who, by
actual experience, had realized the
wonderful work of the Red Cross.
"There's a little neutral country,
Whose people know no rights.
It's the center of all battles
And is crossed in all the fights.
It's the space between the trenches
Where no man cares to stand,
It's country minus freedom
And they call it No mans Land
Sometimes it's French or English,
And sometimes it's German too,
Sometimes the Scotchman owns it,
Sometimes an Irish crew.
1t has no nationality,
It's flag will never stand,
It's country minus principle;
And they call 1T No Mans Land
"But this country has ruler,
And crown of white she wears,
With cleaning Red Cross on it
And to rule this land, she dares.
When the big guns cease their roaring,
You can hear her soft command,
For her people she is caring
This Queen of~sNo Mans Land
Her people are the wounded
And she knows them-everyone;
Whether German, French or Yankee,
She knows each Mothers SON.
From way up north from Flanders
Down to sunny Dixie Land
Oh Red Cross Girl! God bless you.
The Queen of No Mans Land /"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15

foundation for higher agricultural
studies.
E. M. GILLIG,
Supt. of Agriculture.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-15

stearns County Fair, Aug. 21-24.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-17
DAYLIGHT SAVING

Under the present law which was enacted last Spring, all clocks of tie nation which were turned ahead one hour for the purpose of econo- miEing on fuel, would be turned hack one hour on October 27th. Now however, the situation has taken an- other turn with the passage of measure in the senate that the pres ene law remain in effect until re- einded by Congress.
 Whether the House will adpot this measure as a means for fuel conser- vation remains to be seen. There seems to be little reason for doing so, inasnuch. as the hours of early morn ing in winter require as much light and fuel as do those in the afternoon. N Is the opinion of many that the early morning hours are even colder than late afternoon and we believe that this is reasonable, as the sun warns the atmosphere to such an ex- tent that it does not grow cold inn mcdiateay e.
 The American people have and will adopt themselves to anything that will help win the war, but such a.law as has been proposed by member of the senate seems to have little merit. During the summer months the daylight saving plan has undoubtedly been great benefit to those who wished to work out of doors, but during the winter there seems to be little or no reason for not turning the clocks back.
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-17
INFLUENZA PATIENT
Medical Authorities Issue Instruc-
 tions Regarding Treatment

The Connecticut State Council of Defense, after consultation with medical authorities and upon their advice, issues the following "Treat- ment for Influenza without compli- cations":-
 Influenza is rapid in it's onset. It is usually preceded by chill, a chilly sensation or dizziness. Some times a marked feeling of weakness is the first symptom. Upon any of these symptoms, the first thing to do is to go to bed. Then take saline , cathartic (dose of Rochelle or Ep- some salts), to be followed soon af- ter by a drink of hot lemonade, in order to get the bowels and skin ac- tive. This is of paramount impor- tance, as it helps to rid the system of many toxins. Should profuse perspiring occur, the body should be wiped dry with a soft towel. If the patient is restless, due to high fever, an ice cap placed at the head and kept there for one or two hours at time will help reduce nervous ness and make the patient more com fortable.
 The room should be we'll ventilated by open windows, which will tend to alley irritation of the nose and throat. Cold air is not harmful, but close air acts as a poison. It is necessary to maintain the body resistance by regular diet, which consists of milk every two hours for the first day. If the pa tient is unable to take milk, substi- tute broths of light gruel, and in either case give plentiful supply of water. Too much stress can not be placed on the necessity of giving the patient plenty of water during the disease.
 After the first or second day, CO., coa and broths may be added, if the fever subsidies, lightly cooked eggs, toast and cereals are per misible. Usually on the fourth or fifth day the patients temperature subsidies to practically normal, but it is at this time that the utmost care is needed to prevent the pneu- monia complication, and the surest way to do this is to remain in bed at least forty-eight hours after the fever has subsided.
 If these suggestions are followed, especially by those unable to obtain the ready services of a physician, there will be fewer complications and deaths
Connecticut western news., 1918-10-17
JOHN IS DYING

Yes, John is surely dying. He has led more or less precarious exist ence since the beginning of time, but his death knell is ringing now for certain. His doom has often been foretold, but like the cat with nine lives he always came back, though his punch was a little weaker each time and now he has suffered a Knockout blow, the effect of which can leave no doubt that his end has come
 Old John Barleycorn has been sentenced to die by the senate's amendment to the agricultural appro- Exiation bill. The slight reprieve granted to the liquor interests from January 1st to July 1st can make no material difference and it now seems certain that no further exten- 1sa of time will be given. To make susa that this monarch dies and stays. dead, the "drys" are using their influence with both political parties ir order that only such men shall go to the legislature as will vote for pro hibition.
 Apparently it is the opinion o1 those who are looking after the in terests of prohibition that now ls the time to strike and strike hard fol nation wide prohibition of perlra next. nature. The federal amend
 nent forbidding traffic in liquor fol the duration of the war, must neces sarily continue in force for two ol three years. Peace is not yet in sigh and even when it has been secured