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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
SOLDIERS IN BIRMINGHAM

Annistonians regarded Birmingham's ef- forts as selfish, and in measure they were; but the better side of Birmingham has been revealed of late, and this is the side that has won her friends The good women of the Magic City, her min isters, orators and musicians, have given generously of their time and talent to the local camp; and their efforts have helped greatly to maintain the morale of the men to make them contented and happy in their surroundings.
 The compliment that The Age-Herald pays toSthe personnel of Camp Mcclellan is likewise deserved for finer set of men has never been got together than will be found among the soldiers and of- ficers of the Annston camp. Such men as MT. Ruggles, who has been delighting Birmingham audiences with his splendid operatic tenor voice; MT. Gedney and Mr. James, lyric tenors; MT. Brown, the fin ished English organist, and others we'll represent the artists among the men of the local camp. There are here, too, men who have won equal distinction in science. politics, business and the sew cral professions There are men whose lineage would admit them socially any where and thousands upon thousands of just plain men-honest, patriotic, sincere fellows who remind one of Bobby Burns lines "a mans man for a that" etc.
 Two thousand of these fellows were entertained in the homes of the people of Anniston yesterday, and it was a rare delight to have the privilege of mngling among them, to note the ap- preciation they show toward those who give them taste of the home life they have been away from so long and to study the fine traits that the majority of them possess in such large degree.
 The Anniston Star is pleased that Bir- mingfiam has the opportunity of knowing the men of Camp Mcclellan, and the Star is glad the men can see Alabamas Magic City--a great community that has done great work for the government in the present crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Think of Something Besides the War

the. the war at is 4,S appshm''t ash,is sna ,@ while America is facing the greatest crisis in its history, there is no req Eon for the people to become pessi- mistic. Patriotism is keyed up to the highest pitch and every right minded man and woman is profound Nv in earnest in doing his or her part to win the war. The governments Conservation measures have been sup ,orted in every section of the country, land every campaign for raising money eor war purposes has resulted in Osplendid achievement.
 For several weeks past eminent bankers hare been urging people of means to avoid extravagance-timely advice, of course. But some of them have gone so far as to insist on dras- tic economy in the personal needs, alike of wage workers and the rich. "A dollar spent for an unnecessary thing is a traitor dollar" This is the epigramatic way in which the neces- sity of saving has been stressed. But p,nayv economists think that a medium course would be better. If every .k6dy were to stop spending money for things not absolutely necessary thou oands of business concerns would noon become bankrupt. The very ob- feet of economy would be defeated; not only that, but pessimism would take root and the morale of the peo- ple would be greatly lowered. In the army and navy morale is absolutely essential. It is likewise essential in sirilian Ife- Let no one overlook that truism.
 The war requires the first considera- tion both of the government and the people. But while it is paramount it would be well for the public in gen. eral to give some thought to things beside the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

we are going to do our part in shipbuild- ing. The new undertaking of the steel company at Fairfield and at Mobile carry more significance than mere or dinary industrial expansion. It brings home to us the fact that we are at war.
 I thank God that it can no longer be hurled at us by the heroic men over the its while the allies are fighting our bat ties. but that the season of patient waiting has given way to one of fe- verish activity, whereby material gains are being subordinated to spiritual needs. and the country is putting into the war her very best in the way of men and money with no thought of gain other than to make democracy safe to the world" To have sat on the side lines and merely watched the fight would have been to have forever forfeited our dignity and prestige as lovers of liberty.
 England, with her navy. has helped to make the Monroe Doctrine valid by kaeping Germany from having put it to the test, and now it's up to us to help our British kin by putting an end to the submarine campaign which is threaten- ing the commerce of the sea. It's our job, and I hope we will make it fin- isked one It is also our chance to impress Europe with our determined ad- herence to all the great principles of justice and humanity by throwing the weight of united democracy in the scales against blighting autocracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

Oh, who wolud not a mermaid be She never means or walls; For even though she takes on fleep She's not afraid of scales.
 Washington Pesi And When you bid her to the sho She doesn't make you wait For hours and hours that she ma k4t For sure her hats on straight
 Nashville Teane aa Our admiration she doth Mn The reason we advants She's never seen csv0iting i4 A honky-tonky oancs -B'mainghai 4se-Herald. Nor does tlsa n1ernss6 ayer shriek; My eooeness, have a care. To dry aF locks t takes week, p" et &st my hair"
 Detroit Free Press.
 4Id is funny girl, -ae ocean she prefers, And when you try to land her, then The mermaid she demurs.
 Richmond Times-Dispatch. Yes, the mermaid may be funny, And possess peculiar wnims- But you'll confess, without doubt, She's pretty when she swims
 St. Louis Republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

From the Annston Star. C7T7HE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD which has done so much to help S make Camp Mcclellan the success that it has been, makes the following comment on the visit of the men in khaki from this city and Montgomery: Birmingham is getting to be a popu- lar resort among soldiers stationed at Camp Mcclellan, Anniston, and Camp Sheridan Montgomery. Everey day hun dreds of stalwart khaki-clad fellows are seen on the streets, in restaurants, in theatres, hotel Hobbies and other public places
 "The people of Birmingham are striv-
 ing to impress on these visitors the fact that they are more than welcome. Many private homes are thsown open to them and everywhere they go they are treated as they should be treated, like honored guests.
 Although thousands of soldiers have visited Birmingham and spent anywhere from a few hours to several days here, they have conducted themselves like gen. tlcmen. Inelf many pedTlllS dno eAccl- lent department have proved revela- tloa to some of the older people of this city, who remember when soldiers had scant regard for civilians with whom they came in contact.
 Birmingham military visitors from the humblest 'buck private" up to men of the highest rank, have so conducted themselves as to make a most favorable impression. They have set an example of moderation, sobriety and courtesy that Is a striking illustration of the make up of the American army today. It is d body of men of whom the nation may well be proud and Birmingham will strive to provide entertainment and recreation for all who come"
 The popularity of Birmingham has been won by the sincere attitude of helpful ness maintained by her people toward the soldiers and officers of Camp McClel Ian. There may have been a time when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
A GENIAL VISITOR.

A GENIAL VISITOR. Oh, a little touch of sun Makes the blood more swiftly run And even brightens up a cloudy soul, Who has lately been perplexed, And, to tell the truth, quite vext Ger the problem of procuring winter
 coal There is hope in every ray That good weather's come to stay, That the blizzard has exerted all its
 might And we'll not be forced to read In the papers. sad indeed, That the temp'rature will take drop
 tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
WAR DRAMA IN ONE ACT

From the New York Sun.
 Scene: A Washington clubhouse.
 Young Stranger, just arrived from the backwoods:
 Whats the matter with the war de- partment bureaus?
 Major De Fossil amably arising from his toddy table in the corner and advancing down center:
 Well, young man, you see we had a wonderful system. but when the war came it went to hell.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

is more serious than it has been for many years. There is shortage in seed supplies of soy beans and white or navy beans.
 A few years ago, when the agri- cultural department began to expand Its activities and call for largely in creased appropriations, many people criticized the progressive policy of the government in it's liberal support of what is now recognized as an insti- tuition of incalculable value.
 In 1910 Congress appropriated near ly $13,000,000 for the department of lagriculture and there has been a sub stantial increase every year since then. In 1916 the appropriation was $23, 100000. No one who understands the judicious use that has been made of the money now offers any grudging consent. It may be taken for granted that Congress will appropriate suf- ficient sum to give the farmers an adequate seed supply.
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 The man who formerly took three Jumps of sugar in his coffee and now contents himself with one. should be en- titled to wear badge of some sort to indicate the intensity of his patriotism
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 Marie Corei was fined for hoarding food. Even a novelist who is strong for soul stun' and takes long flights through the empyrean is apt to have an appetite like ordinary mortals.
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 Prince Albert of Monaco has given his people a more liberal form of govern ment The prince sees how the wind is blowing and he doesn't intend to be caught in a draft.
 The country is now theratened with an egg famine. Facing as we are a na- tional crisis, the American hen must not prove disloyal to the cause of liberty and democracy.
 A Chicago man was stabbed because he played a cornet in a way that got on nai1rborr rar,,a, ssr1,,nap,;to for ukulele players is popular slogan with some people.
 Colonel Harvey thinks the adminstra- tion should find something for Colonel Roosevelt to do. Alas, the colonel ob- jects to being second in command
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 Japan has taken up the cheap piano trade where Germany left off. The Japs know how to look on the bright side of this cruel war
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 Evidently the Bolsheviki are not such fools as they appeared to be. They have refused to swallow the German bait, hook, snker and line
 I: x ,: That Chicago woman who kept 21 po- licemen at bay for two hours slpuld be drafted by the suffs for picket duty at the White House.
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 Rocking along in Guatemala is one way to describe life in country where frequent earthquakes jolt the sleepy pop ulation.
 While the Germans are feeling out the western front, there is no reason to believe they are finding any soft spots. If those armies battling in the Alps l would only use snowballs, the Red Cross 1 could take a much needed rest. Trying to put a furnace on light diet | of coal Is one of the most discouraging | experiences any person can have MT. McAdoo learned thing or TWO l bout railroads long before he started | to floating liberty bonds.
 J. ts T
 At any rate, We have not vet reached | the point where "black diamonds are on 1 sale in jewelry stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
REALISM.
Where are you going"

Where are you going?"
 ''To motion picture theatre A movie queen will be there in person and make a little talk to her admirers
 ''Umph. Think how much more excit-s ing it would be if she would bring along the chap who makes love to her before the camera and let him kiss her loudly enough for the smack to be heard all through the house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Truth loves open dealing. Henry VIII.
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BEGINNING THE DAY-o my Father, I live a life where every thing waits, and yet l perish With hunger. Thy table is laden-i hho" it. see it--and yet I stay away. wy seIfishness flinders loving. It closes the company to me. It shuts away the banquet. Oh, help me to make the one great surrender, and nave thy joy forevermore. In ehrists name. Amen.-H. M. ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
SUNSET ON THE BEARcAMP

By Whittier. A gold fringe on the nNrpling hem
 Of hills the river runs. As down it's long green valley falls
 The last of summers suns. Along it's tawny gravel bed,
 Broad flowing. swift and still, As if its meadow levels felt
 The hurry of the hill, N Noiseless between its banks of green
 From curve to curve it slips; The .drowsy maple shadows rest
 Like fingers on it's lips. And through the gaps\ or leaning trees
 Its mountain cradle Sshows; The gold against the Amethyst.
 The green against the rose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS.

NOT LIKE OTHER GIRLS. The mermaid is a funny girl: Now, this we know is true; She's never heard to ask man To please tie up her shoe.
 -Yonkers Statesman. Although she's truly in the swim, The mermaid never flirts; She has no pesky corns to trim, And no divided skirts.
 Youngstown Telegram. And when the mermaid's dressing, she Is never so incased In steel that she must ask someone To button up her waist.
 -Johnstown Democrat. Another at the mermaids traits She never frets or blubbers When it has rained and things are damp, Because she's lost her rubbers.
 New York Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
INEXPENSIVE JOURNEYS.

He seems to be a widely travelled man.
 No. He has done all his travelling in an easy chair"
 You mean he has read about foreign countries?'
 "Yes, and one of the chief advantages of that plan is that you can visit every country on the globe without giving fs tip."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
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OUR SOBER SOLDIERS

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
 A usually matter-of-fact New York newspaper the other day spoke with un- wonted enthusiasm of the incredible sobriety" of the soooo American sol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
NOT A BAD sIrRIEcT.

When you take girl out to dinner" asked the bashfuI man. 'whs. oa talk about?"
 Well" 'iied the experienced ea9A@ Her. ii yop eat .hiak es sf Aing else to talk about there Is always the dim ner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
LESSER EVIL.

''No easy job you have there.''
 Quite true,' replied the military cen sor who was formerly a newspaper man, as he deleted copious passages in let ters home. Still, I'd much rather blue pencil this stuff than try to rewrite it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Nephew and Namesnke

T recetly received a photograph of my nephew. namesake and student at the University of Virginia" said Robert G. Hiden. 'T think he is & mighty fine young chap. When he was 20 he volunteered for the aviation corps but was turned down on account of his age. Now that he is 21, he has renewed his effort to fly for Uncle Sam. He is one of the few students who tried to take the four-year course at the University of Virginia in three years, and failed only in one study, and that Tor the reason that he was made as- sistant professor in chemistry, and it took so much of his time that he just couldn't cover the prescribed studies. If he fails to get in the aviation game, 1t is his intention to take up the study Of medicine and make up the unit re- quired to get his diploma"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
IN HOTEL HOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Ganster Ha. Hot Feet

T have noticed many people during wintry weather putting their feet on the fender before grates or sticking them out at stoves. said Maurice Ganster. but strange to say that in- stead of suffering with cold feet my trouble is with hot ones. I know will be laughed at and not believed when l say that frequently in the dead of winter nights I get up out of bed and go into the bath room to walk on the tile floor to cool off my burning feet. Unless it is extreme weather always sleep with them out of cover thought 1 was the only person in the world so afflicted, but I found soldier at Camp Mcclellan who says that his feet are regular hot boxes Many will think I am joking, for making such confession, and I know I will get lot of guying, but I can truth fully say I have never had cold feet and that's more than many of our leading citizens can say, for I know a whole lot who get them whenever they are asked to take a part in or give to certain civic needs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Use of Better English

heartily approve of the moye- ment to foster the use of better Eng hsh' said D. B. Grace. "The need for correct English Is emphasized when ieaaers or the movement use such an ungrammatical expression as each can do their bit as quoted by Dolly Dal- rymple By the way there. is a hiatus in the English language. We need q personal pronoun that will express oo'h the masculine and feminine gen. ders. some writers use the masculine only on the supposition that the mas culine embraces the feminine, but this is not always true. and even if true. It might be in bad taste"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Johnston Is Game


 T have come in contact with many game newspaper mem said Ed Tor gerson, men who were willing to take any risk for their paper and ready to undergo any hardship to get a scoop. but for sheer unadulterated nerve to pear pain and keep juggling when na- ture ana prudence demanded rest I want to offer Dick Johnston as 4 world beater. For years he has kept digging when less determined man would have taken to bed. He has made such game fight to stay in the game that his many friends will be glad to learn that since the recent operation Tn which his leg was amputated he has been steadily improving and hopes to De back at his desk in the near fu- ture."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
Meets in Birmingham

The governing board of the South ern Sociological congress announces that the next session will be held in Birmingham, April IA to IT, 1918. This will be a win-the-war congress" said Rev. w. $. Brown "The programme will be built on the three subjects which are, during the war, of supreme importance to the south: The Preven- tion of Disease, The Production and Conservation of Food, The Welfare and Efficiency of Labor. Owing to the na- ture of the programme this congress will have national significance, for a heavier responsibility rests upon this section than upon any other to feed and clothe the nation at war. The presence Of representatives of the government and of allied nations will also give to this an international character and urgency that no previous session has had The personnel is to be selective one consisting chiefly of heads of in- stitutions and organizations and lead- CTS appointed by the governors"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
SOUNDED LIKE cAsTANETs.

You don't mind the cold, of course, remarked clerk in an office where something had gone wrong with the heat ing system.
 ''oh mo- replied his boastful CO., worker I've got such a strong consti- tuition I can stand almost anything"
 "Ahem! If that's the case, please try to keep your teeth from chattering. The noise wrecks my train of thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
TALENTED COPS.

You seem to have fine police force in this town.'
 ''Yes, indeed We are very proud of it, too. And you have no idea what ready wit some of our traffic policemen have. I've heard them indulge in repartee at the expense of motorists that would make a tremendous hit in vaudeville
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
TELEPHONE

!. TELEPHONE He'll (private exchange connecun )h1l departments) Main 490O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, Fpostoffice as second-cIass matter un- der act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

The thing l am trying to lead up to is that while the Atlantic in days gone by was in itself a fair guarantee for the security of American shores from hostile aggression from overseas; that today it is hardly more protective to us than is the channel to England. This so far as we are concerned, is one of the greatest lessons of the war and forever puts an end to our great Amer ican doctrine of isolation, which kept us free from world alliances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04
MEN, WOMEN
 AND THINGS

Americas splendid isolation is thing of the past, and yet there are some who are still brating about the Washington iar adive to avoid European entangle- merts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-04

No Communication will be published without its aulnor's name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed tor that purpose,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-27
Liberty Bananas.
(By United Press

10y cullCu lCoS.p
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 27.-Credit
bananas with one good fighter for
Uncle Sam.
Walter Sheppard, Is, has succeeded
in passing the physical examination
for enlistment in the marine corps,
although few days ago he couldn't
pass it.
After Walter had obtained the con-
sent of his parents, he stin had a
hard fight ahead. He was several
pounds too light to be admitted to
the marines.
bananas will increase your
weight" he was told, and he went in
for bananas.
The first day he ate two dozen. the
next day dozen and a half. and the
next day one dozen. Four pounds
were gained. The patriotic grocer
from whom he bought the fruit be-
came interested, and gave the boy
twice as many bananas as he gave
other customers for the same price.
Friends held banana parties for
the young patriot.
Walter carefully refrained from
exercise that might reduce his weight,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-27
IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY
Oave FO0A
by War Savings StamDs
and Liberty Bonds

$40 per ton.
Keokuk Coal C Coke company, $50
tons at $4.4O per ton.
d. e. Reeves & Co, $50 tons at
$4.35 per ton; $50 tons Franklin Coun-
ty coal at S4.S4 per ton.
Court House, Fort Madison.
A. J. Benbow, Fort Madison, 100
tons at $3.50 per ton.
Joseph Helling, Fort Madison, 100
tons at $500 per ton.
After due consideration of the above
bids the board rejected all bids for
the furnishing Of coal for the court
house at Keokuk, and accepted the Did
OF A. ]. Benbow of 100 tons to be de-
livered at the court house in Fort
Madison at $4.S9 per ton, and the bid
of D. E. Reeves e Co., for 100 tons or
Springfield lump coal at $4.S5 per ton.
In the matter of the Green Bay
Levee and Drainage District No. 2. the
board passed a resolution approving
the account of r. H. & G. A. McWil-
liams, contractors, to-wit:
Voucher No. II dated May 10, 1918.
in the amount of $2,575.36, and order
ed the county auditor to issue war
rant out Of the Green Bay Drainage
fund for same.
On motion the amendment of the
decree of the district court in the mat
ter of the dependent children of Flora
Anderson, was approved and ordered
filed, and the county auditor is here
by authorized to draw warrant in
compliance with said amendment, in
favor Of said person on or about the
first of each month, upon the Hing OF
proper claims as provided by law.
The minutes of the days session
were read and on motion approved.
whereupon the board adjourned sine
die.
JOHN DE ROSEAR,
Chairman.
Attest: c. T. HULL,
County Auditor.
BY MARGARET M. HULL.
Deputy.