The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

many sections of the state. But im- provement will conti..ue until Alabama becomes second to no state in the union for the choice quality of its beef.
 Next weeks bull sale will mark the of new era in Alabama's cattle history, and the success of the initial venture being assured, others will follow.
 How much will the Red Cross realize? Some one has guessed as high as $25O,O0O. With spirited bid ding the Presidents bull will bring a very fancy price and all the others should bring good round sums. The total is sure to be very large.
 Hundreds of breeders will come from other states and every farmer in Alabama who appreciates the value of raising the stsLdard will be here to swell the crowd. It will be a red letter day for Alabama.
 The old-fashioned farmer who used to bet he could locate the elusive pea under a she'll didn't take any more chances than the restaurant patron who orders canta1oupe for his break fast. Cantaloupe is unquestionably the greatest gamble" on a bill of fare.
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 The capture of Irkutsk by Czecho- reminds the nasty reader that Irkutsk was once called the worlds wickedest city" It isn't likely that the chaotic state of affairs in Siberia has improved Irkutsk's morals.
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 Men march past The Age-Herald of- flee every day on their way to the l IeFmlHdl StdtlOH, Wltn FTance lHelr ultimate destination. It is sign that democracy will triumph over autocracy and the Kaiser will be given his just deserts.
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 Another reason why General Diaz is feeling moderately cheerful these days is the fact that King Victor Emmanuel advanced him 90 numbers on the active list of the Italian army for driving the Austrians back across the Piave.
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 German prisoners of war in America are not enjoying the luxuries of a first class hotel In fact, they are not even enjoying what the proprietor of second-class hotel would call lux uries.
 When U-boats turk off the coast of Ireland. in waters where they could not attack allied shipping. it is a pretty good indication that Sim Feiners are casting their eyes toward Potsdam. * # # These are rather trying times for English women who married German noblemen. Furthermore there isn't much chance of their husbands being | killed at the front # x x Pity the benighted natives of the South Sea islands who have no oppor- tunity to buy Thrift Stamps from l pretty girls in booths decorated with American flags
 1 Although Texas town buried John Barleycorn with an elaborate ce1e- mony, it is rumored that "moonshiners'' intend to keep John alive for an in- definite period.
 i Just to remind the Belgians that they have not changed for the better, German military authorities in Bell gium commit an atrocity now and then. X < % Some magazine writers endeavor to sec the humorous side of war. Small wonder if their humor at times seems a bit forced.
 MT. Creel is under fire again-this | time about war movies. MT. Creel may l yet go to the front in search of peace and quiet.
 Occasionally, but not often. you pick up a magazine which has no reference to Charley Schwab, master of men," x a as
 MT Wilson is reported to be looking unusually well. That should be rather disconcerting news to the Kaiser.
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 As diversion the latest Austrian of fensive was a great success. The Italians are highly diverted l H x x
 When will Teuton airmen resume the demolition of London. house at a time?
 PASSING OF THE CHORES New York Correspondence Pittsbur. Dispatch.