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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
BUSINESS MEN MEET WITH THE FARMERS
Six Good Resolutions Passed by Different Conferences
 Held in State Recently

Auburn, March 6-(SpeciaL)-In order men and agricultural specialists might confer regarding the best agricultural policies for 1918, conferences have been held at Montgomery, Dothan, Evergreen, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden and Decatur The conferences were called by the extension service, Auburn, with the cooperation of the state department of agriculture and state food administrator. A large proportion of the counties in the state were represented in these meetings.
 Probably the most important feature Ios each conference was the discussion and passage of 8 number of resolutions relative to the best agricultural policies for that particular section of the state. The resolution were prepared by a. com mittee of representative farmers and business men, submitted to the confer ence, and were passed after being fully discussed and properly amended. These resolutions passed as they were by representative farmers and business men, are worthy of careful consideration. Some of the recommendations are state wide in application and were considered of such importance to be passed by all six of the conferences, with some modi- llCdtAOnS. <AiAOiiS tACiA eAkC eAO 1OilOW- ing:
 l. There should be no reduction in the acreage of production of any food crop. especially corn, velvet beans and pea nuts.
 ?. Pork production should be para mount aim of Alabama farmers. g. Female cattle should be retained on the farm or sold to other farmers, in order that there may be an increase in the number of cattle on the farms.
 4. There should be a large flock of hens on every farm. and every family, whether in the city or on the farm, should have a continuously growing gar den throughout the year.
 5. Tn no section of the state was it recommended that there should be any material increase in the acreage of cot ton.
 6. In each conference the bankers rep resented definitely pledged themselves to the policy that under present conditions a number of other crops offer just as satisfactory security for short term farm loans as cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
Funeral of Dr. Persons, U. s. Navy Surgeon at
 Auburn, Was Impressive

Auburn, March 6-(Special. )-The flu neral services attending the burial of Dr. Remus c. Persons, United States navy surgeon, was solemn and i'm pressive service. 1t was a distinctive military ceremony, the reserve officers corps of the Alabama Polytechnic insti- tute forming the escort of honor. The funeral march, by Chopin, was rendered by the band and at the conclusion of ex- CT cises at the cemetery a volley was fired by Company E and taps sounded.
 Dr. Persons was a native of Auburn. having been born here in 1850, and was a distinguished alumnus of the college, graduating in 1869. Immediately upon graduation he entered upon the study of medicine in the college of the city of New York, where he completed his course and immediately entered at an early age the medicaI service of the United States navy. For more than 70 years he performed most faithfully the duties of his office,s rising to next to the highest position hs the service. being medical director. He saw active service in all the seven seas. Upon retiring he was placed in command of the various navy yards-Brooklyn, Norfolk. San Francisco, etc At the conclusion of the Spanish-American war pr. Persons was the medical director of the interm- ment camp of the Spanish naval forces captured at Santiago. including Admiral Cervera. By his courteous treatment of the distinguished prisoners he won their undying affection and upon their return to Spain, the highest honors were be- slowed upon him by Spain.
 The honorary pallbearers were: Dr. J. H. Drake, pr. B. E. Rose, Dr. c. C. Thach, pr. George Petrie, Mir. S. l.. Toomer, Mr c. L. Sanford. An impress sive group of six stalwart Auburn lieu tenants were the active pallbearers
 Surgeon Decker, United States navy. and Mrs. Decker, MT and Mrs. John Turner and Miss Turner of Columbus, Ga. and many relatives from Opelika and Montgomery were at the funeral.
 pr. Persons is survived by his widow and three daughters, the latter being wifes of naval officers; two sisters, Miss Anna and Miss Jule Persons, Auburn, and pr. H. S. Persons, Montgomery and Mrs. Dunstan, Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
REPUBLICAN PARTY EMBARRASSED BY
 PACKING INQUIRY
Heney's Probe Discovers Activity of Two G. o. P. Committee Attaches
 Aiding Meat Barons
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, March 6.-(SpeciaD The republican party Is at present much embarrassed on account of the recent development in the probe of Chicago packers that two of it's ex- ecutive committee officials. grown ac- custom to party procedure, are rep resenting business firms. for so much per day, in Washington.
 J. C. Eversman was hired by the packers. and in one of his letters he urged the necessity of having a lit- tie celebration between members of the firm" for which he labored. and certain influential senators and news paper correspondents" MT. Reynolds of the national committee served the woolen manufacturers.
 MT. Eversman declared that he is not ashamed-that he esteems 1t an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
What Happens
When Thirty Thousand People
 Move Into a Town?


 Why, everybody is as busy as can be. New houses are going up everywhere hundreds of carpenters are swinging away with hammer and saw from morn till night And in the business district everybody has caught the new sprt-the streets alive with peo- pe-and new stores are being built to accommodate them
 When 30 900 people into town, things begin to hum It becomes a town all over, and lots of folks make lots of money especially those who happen to the ground which the houses and the stores being built.
 Just as soon the six big plants of the T. C., L& R. R. Co. completed nobody will be able to nize Fairfield. Ten thousand skilled mechanics and their families good 3O,0OO folks in all, coming to live in Fairfield the minute these six plants ready for operation. And the people who buying Fairfield will find that their lots worth three four, times what they paid for them. The people who will profit by the growth of Fairfield the people who own the ground on whicch the houses and the to be built.
 If you haven't bought lot at Fairfield today It doesn't require great deal of money make money Fairfield The price of lots is $500 up10 per cent cash and the rest easy terms. It safe investment for your dollars will grow surely you Fair field grow. Come out today and Fairfeld-if you can't come write for latest booklet The time to act is NOW.
 Fairfield Land Co. Fairfield. Ala. Telephone, Ensley l98 /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
VESTRY ELECTED
 BY ST. ANDREWS
Women of Church Cleared $500 Last Year at Their Downtown
 Lunchr0Om

At the regular meeting Of the mem bers of St. Andrews Episcopal church last Monday evening. the following were elected vestrymen: H. H. Shell. R. J.. Williams, H. M. Dozier, R. H. Woodward, J D. Tucker, Frank Stevens, w. c. Phillips, Langston McCalley. J. T. Moore.
 Reports of the different organizations of the church for the past year were read.
 The Ladies Guild made most encour- aging report; the net earnings of the lunchroom amounting to $36o0 for the past 12 months. This, in view of the high food prices. is considered wonderful record, and reflects credit on the busi- ness system of the women of the con gregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
Farmers, Loan Bill Fails

Washington, March 6.-Representative Baer of North Dakota, whose bill to appropriate s50o00.000 to finance farmers in the purchase of seed recently failed of approval by the House agricultural committee, today introduced measure which he said would meet the objections raised by members of that committee. It would appropriate $lnoo0,00o. of which s7, ,5o0.O0o would be loaned to farmers In the spring wheat belt to buy seed and s2,500,000 would be used by the govern ment in mobilizing and transporting farm labor Not more than s450 would be loaned to any one farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Lyric

A new programme of Keith vaudeville, headed by "The Art Studio.' musical dance and song show, will be presented at today's matinee. This pretentious musical production features Eva LaRue, one of vaudeville's best known and most capable entertainers. She is clever comedienne and she has surrounded her self with a company of talented per formers. This act is one of vaudevilles s big entertainers and is sure to prove pleasing to local theatregoers. George Bancroft and Octavia Broske are also on the programme and they are excel lent singers. They will present Get Off My Carpet a number that is highly en- tertaining. The Four Tasting Rays are among the best known of equilibrists and they perform some astounding feats in mid air. Kennedy and Rooney will present 'The Mourning Glories," and "Reno," the famous pantomime come dian will be one of the features of the bill. The very latest Screen Telegrams will be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
BABY BOND CAMPAIGN
Senator John c. Kenyon to Make an
 Address Here

Senator John c. Kenyon will deliver an address in this city March 1a in in- terest of the baby bond campaign. The plans for his entertainment have already been commenced by the local headqu ar- ters and the committees on entertain- ment will probably be announced with n the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
Condition of Accused
 Preacher Still Serious

Russellville, March 6.-(Special)-Very little change is apparent in the condi- ton of Rev. J. T. Terry, a prisoner in the Franklin county jail, tonight. Lit tle nourishment is taken by the minis ter and while he is not suffering as severely as he was yesterday and Sun day. his condition is still regarded as serious.
 No one is allowed to visit him except the closest of friends and a few members of his church of which he was pastor for a number of years prior to the trag- edy.
 From unofficial reports from all parts of the county, it appears that the elec- ton for tick eradication was lost by several hundred votes. Hundreds of miners who do not own cows or expect to own them turned out for the election at the Russellville boxes and voted against tick eradication.
 A hard fight has been made by those in favor of tick eradication and much disappointment is felt from the out come.
 The defeat means that the stock pens in this city will remain locked and that no cattle can be shipped for a number of months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-07
ATTENTION. SCOTTISH RITE

You are requested to attend the fu- neral of Brother w. II. Sloan, 2 p. m.. Thursday, at the Baptist church, Pratt City. J. U. RAY,
 Wise Master. Albert l.. Reese, Sec'y.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
GERMAN GENERALS

According the Berlin newspapers the chief figure IN the hea
fighting in France 1918, next after the Great ndenburg
to be an artillery officer by the OF Won Galw whom inc oer
man press believes be soldier OF great merit
Won Galwz was corp commander with the rank OF len'e
ant General when began and seems to have served III inc
West all through the war lie Vedun but came away from
that colossal failure with increased reputation 1t CLAIMED h"'
he did his part of the work Ver WELL while Won Falkenh
the commandernchief at Veun lated transferred 10 ahoher
field and aseer the second in command has disappeared e
and is now out of the His chief title TO fame however rests @
an officer commanding against the English He was IN charge Oh
great part of the opposite the English in 1871 and MS was inc
hand that launched successful counterstroke AT Cahpra
Considering length and extent OF the war
avev few German commanders have earned very gh epuo
There is still dispute Kucks merits while Won Moe'
the cheofsa the beginning admitted to nave pee la"
nre Falkenhayn nged Verd but later contributed largely
70 the crushing Rumana and has undoubtedly SHOWN oroao ap
tv as the military dictator Turkey Won ndenbug IS Oh COURSE
ranked by Germans as great military figure OF the war; ahouh
bor ara those who insist that Ldendo the quartermast-
general is an ADLER American and English men, we uue
stand rank Won Mackensen above any Of the German
Now we have this prodigy, Gawtz to deal wh lie
Younger man llmdnburg and presumably more ae
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
SOLDIERS FAMILIES

The man who eniss in the United States Army he mas re
t;va dnendent upon him. obliged to ao share OF MS pay 10
their sppor The Government supplements this allotment anu m
toaif it does equal the family income IN peace ' saws "
dependents from actual want
Such( at least is the theory :
In practice however, has been grevous delay IN paying
ver the allotted amounts in the middle OF March lans
Of men who enlisted December have not yet received CENT
a5o ~ Of one unit only one pay had yet reached MS
family , -, ,r .hnsovos in
Some Of the fault doubtless lies with the soldiers themselves
areessness or misunderstanding Impossible handwriting mas ~
blamed for failure to decipher pay checks But there a anu
very serious fault with the aboed processes OF inc wal
which reoue two months clerical work and accounting
work and accounting and other governmental reaso
for tho dav will not pay landlord buy coal ana groceries
T women folk of the soldiers cannot suspend the COSTS VI s
Manv have been ask for aid from the hea or anu
and more must do so if the unjust delay continues
Co. h fom;l;os of thc soldiers important than per
fiction Of accounting systems The War Department should cut "
red tame and end this delay.-Boston Globe
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10

Of the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years It was sup
posed to be lncurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with loccl treatment, pronounced
II incurable. Catarrh Is a local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medl-
cine. manufactured by + J. Cheney q
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is a constitutional
remedy. Is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward IL offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails 10 cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
r. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists. &C.
Rails Fanilv filis Nv c"-s''~sf'op
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
DUTCH MINISTER WILL RETURN
TO HOLLAND

Washington, April S-Dr. A. Philips,
minister from the Netherlands, has
asked for and obtained leave of alb
sence from his government and will
sail for Holland shortly. Ill health, 1t
was explained, caused the minister to
ask for relief.
The minister came to Washington
in February succeeding Chevalier Van
Happard. During his absence the en-
bassy will be in charge of W. d. du
Beaufort, the counsellor, as charge
d'affaires.
DR.. Philips departure, is was said
at the legation, is for no other rea-
son than the condition OF his health
and has nothing to do with the requi-
sitioning of Dutch ships by the Amer
lean and British governments. The
minister, it was explained, was i'll
when he came here. His condition
was aggravated, it was said, by the
strain he underwent in conducting
negotiations over the ships.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
FOCH'S NAME NOT TEuTONN
ALMOST RHYMES WITH HUSH
Chicago Herald)

Numerous inquiries have reached
the Herald regarding the correct pro-
nunciation of the name OF the new
generalissimo of the Allied armies.
On paper Foch seems Teutonic, and
suggests throaty gutturals of the kind
that are no longer popular in the civ
ilized world. But the name is pro-
nounced as If 1t were spelled Fosh,
with a short o." like "uh", and al
most rheymes with hush. This is
on the authority of lie Courier des
Etats. a French daily newspaper pub
lished in New. York.
Gen. Foch is a Basque from the
Pyrenees, not an Alsatian. All Bas-
que names terminating in "ch" have
the soft Ssh" sound instead Of the Ger
manic cultural.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
SHELL TAKES 1873 SECOND TO GO
9e MILES TO PARIS

Amsterdam, April S-Emperor Will
liam on March 20 inspected the gun
with which the Germans are bonn
harding Paris, says Karl Rosner, war
correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger
of Berlin. 1t looks more like an en-
ormous gray crane thana real gun,
according to the correspondent, and
can throw a shell for a distance of
1870 gilometers (SO.6 miles,. Firing a
shorter distance than that on March
20, it required exactly 1873 seconds for
a shell to reach Paris.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION

,"""rTFN APE w w."
Washington, April S-Asreemenis
on several disputed sections of the
agricultural appropriations bill were
reached today by the Senate and
House conferees and they expect to
complete their work tomorrow. The
House managers agreed to the Sen
ate appropriation of 100000 for fight
ing tuberculosis in cattle and receded
from the amendment to require en-
ployes of the Department of Agricul-
ture to work eight hours day in
stead OF seven.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
PRESIDENT WILSON BUYS sl,OOt
WORTH OF BONDS

Washington. April 2s-when sub
scriptions to the third Liberty loan
we're called for at local theater here
tonight the first subscriber was Pres
ldent Wilson, who occupied box. An
nouncement that the President had
taken $1,000 worth. was followed by
nrolonged cheering.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
FOR SALE

A four cylinder, 20 H. P. Hup
Runabout. good tires. extra inner
tires. Apply at Ledger Gtice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-10
AN EXAMPLE FOR WASHINGTON

The Coal Controller this week went down coal PIT io e "
time Few of department heads can ooas, Vi ~ p''
knowledge of their subject.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for their kindness rendered us during the time of our sorrows and trouble, for we loved our little Allie, who fell into a tub of hot water and received scalds that caused her death. We also wish to thank our friends for their car service. May God bless you all.
 MT. and Mrs. P. M. Tyner
 and Children.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03
SOMEBODY BlUNOERED:
 II WAS TIE PRU5sIANS
Germany Went Wrong in Estimating the English, French and
 Americans.

Lack of understanding of other na. tions, of other peoples. has ever been the predominant weakness of the Prussian militarists Posing as lead. CTS ill philosophy and psychology they have nevertheless failed completely in their analysis of human nature ill any people outside their own bound, ary lines of dominion.
 They misunderstood the French. They blundered in their estimate oi the English. They muddled their dealings with the Russians And the world at large now knows how far they missed reading Us ar!ght They thought US a nation of money grub bers, of apoloSists rather than fight. CTS, and even yet they are refusing to concede their mistake. But they know better ia their own hearts
 Uncle Sam's first rude disturbance of the Pyiss!an. serenity was his dec
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

laration of war His second shock to Prussian confidence was the rapid fire manner in which he began the up. building of his armed forces. Then came the tremendous over-subscrip. tion of the first Liberty Loan, an al. together unexpected performance. And when this was repeated in the second Liberty Loan drive it was real. " appalling
 Now the Prussian interest is cen. tered upon what the American people are going to do for the Third Liberty Loan ir the face of recent events at the front. While the American troops along the firing line are emphasizing our spirit and determination with 75. centimeter guns, howitZers, machine guns, hand grenades, rifles and auto. matics, it Is up to us at home to do our shelling with dollars.
 Ours is by far the easier task. It has no savor of danger. On the con trary 1t is precaution against the pos sible menace of the future. It Is SOW. ing seeds of security where they will grow to the benefit of both ourselves and our country.
 It is one of the greatest, the noblest, the most patriotic opportunities ever offered the American people.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03
IN THE CHANCERY
 COURT OF NEVADA
 COUNTY, ARKANSAS

Rufus Washington. ..... Plaintiff
 vS.
 Carrie Washington. .... Defendant
 Warning Order
 The defendant, Carrie Washington, is hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Rufus Washington.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 3rd day of May, 1918. (SEAL) c. C. CALHOUN, 3w4 Clerk.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

Kodak Albums at Hesterly's.
 All trimmed hats on sale Friday and Saturday. Mrs. T. c. Moody.
 Bee Brand, Fl Vampire and all other fly destroyers at Guthrie's.
 When your plumbing needs over hauling, phone Roy Gilmore, No. 327. 6m1 Bring your worn out shoes to Gree sons old office. I will make them new. R. A. Wylie. 14m1
 Rexall Catarrh Jelly will relieve that Nasal Catarrh or your money back. 25c at Guthrie's.
 We must win the war. Eat at Star Restaurant. We serve good corn bread. Dinner 35 cents.
 D. L. King of Lewisville, candidate for circuit judge of this district, was visitor to the city this morning.
 w. s. S.-War Savings Stamps, and if we buy them like we should it will mean "Wilful Slaughter Stopped" h. vest in them today your loose change.
 Owing to increased cost of mater ials we are compelled to advance the price of ice cream with fruits ana toppings to 15c. Special sundaes to 20c. Buchanan Drug Store, Hesterly Drug Store, Guthrie Drug Store. 2d3
 R. w. Ragland of Utopia, Texas, spent last night and this morning in Prescott prospecting and he states that he is very favorably impressed with the city. He left this morning for Louisville, Ky, but said before leaving that he would probably return with his family in the near future and make this their home.
 They may not miss you in selling tickets for the program at the gram mar school tomorrow night, but they will miss you if you are not there when the entertainment is given costs dime and worth dollar. It's at S:30 and your patronage is solic- tied.
 The Dixie Motor Sales Company, agents for the Willys-O Overland ears, has received 1919 model Willys "6" which they will use. as demonstra- tor. The car is the only one of it's kind in the city and the dealers are we'll pleased with the favorable at tention it is commanding.
 The following composed a party of Blevins people who stopped over in the city this morning en route to Emmet to attend the district confer ence. MT and Mrs. H. M. Stephens. Mrs. Grace Roberson, Miss Beau champ, l. II. Beauchamp, Mrs. w. c. Watson, Mis5 -ois Bostick, and J. J. Bruce and da> ter Miss Lola.
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The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

There's no accounting for the man who will insure his life, vet hesitate to insure his freedom by buying Liberty Bond
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

A bond is not a donation. It is an investment and a duty.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

No uestion is ever settled until it is
 settled right.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03

Uncle Sam expects every man to do his duty.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-05-03
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

Topic, Conduct in the Home and School
 Song, I Need Thee Every Hour.
 Scripture lesson, Eph. 6:1-9; Mark 5-19.
 Prayer, MT. Dawson.
 Comments on the lesson, by mem- bers.
 Song, Close to Thee.
 How can we create a pleasant at in the home? Mrs. R. L.
 What is the value of courtesy in the home? Mrs. Trevillion.
 What are the duties of parents to children in the home? c. F. Newth.
 What kind of school friends do we like, and how can we be that kind of friend? Mamie Ward.
 How can we get most out of school life? Miss Dawson.
 Leader, Mrs. H. A. Sykes.
 Will you go on your Uncle Sam's bond?
 Buying Liberty Bond is Q good thing to do, but holding fast to it is better.