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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Buy Liberty Bonds

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
1t seems that the expected "spring
drive" has commenced in earnest on
the line of the British front The Ger
mans have been experimenting for some
time along the front held by the differ
ent armies and they have met a fine
bunch of men from the western CONT
mont; men schooled under the American
flag and reared in loyal American homes
these men have in skirmishes and raids
given such good account of themselves
that the invaders of France and Bel
GUM have decided to make their first at
tack upon a different front.
We owe to our army in Europe all
the praise possible to give. They have
gone forward to meet the mailed fist;
stop the invasion of territory, and to
mike our South American republics safe
places for men to live in: the seas safe
for orr vessels to travel on and neu-
trality safe condition to live under.
They have gone as our representatives.
Then let's get busy and when the third
Liberty Loan campaign is started loan
our money to the United States for the
purpose OF protecting ourselves. our
homes and our soldiers abroad by buying
liberty Loan Bonds. You may be toe
old to fight. You never get to old to
help. JOSEPH w. SIMPSON,
Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps. Office
of the Quartermaster. Camp Forrest,
Ga, March %, 1918
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
BOOK DRIVE WILL
Be CONTINUED

Director James L. Davidson of the
book drive for the soldiers and sail
ors was very much gratified over the
number of books left at Loews BijoI
Yesterday afternoon at the commu-
rity sing and also with the splendid
work done at Ensley Saturday by w.
E. Wilson and John r. Lester, who
utilized automobiles and Boy Scouts 10
great advantage. and collected 50
many books that the committee has
been unable so farsto get them all TO
the public library at the city hall.
Carl H. Milan. city librarian, loaned
to the government for war library
work, and who is now in Washing
ton, has wired the local campaign
committee his congratulations upon
tie success of the drive in Birmins-
ham He is very much elated over the
showing Birmingham Is making and
expressed confidence in Birmingham
gong far beyond the first expectations.
He especially complimented Birmins
ham on her splendid team work Of all
organizations
| The drive will be continued this
week and it is expected that several
| IT, ousand more books will be received
| from all quarters. Director Davidson
! is going to stay in the drive until
/ he feels that every Birmingham man
| or woman, boy or girl, has had an
opportunity to give at least one book
| to the soldiers and sailors library.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
NE WIS OF BESSEMER
BESSEMER
BUREAU
PHONE
BESSEMER 5sl

Eighth avenue to Twenty fourth
street.
The residence of Mrs. r. E. Maxwell.
1926 Arlington avenue, was slightly
damaged by fire this morning, the
blaze being of the roof variety. The
department answered call last night
to Eleventh avenue between Eigh-
teenth and Nineteenth streets to
negro house of which the roof was
burned off, damages amounting to
about 5000. The fire is thought to have
been incendiary.
All three circles of the Pastors
Helpers of the First Methodist church
vii, meet Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock in the basement of the church
at which time circle No. Q will be host
ess A splendid musical programme
has been arranged and all members
are urged to be present at this time.
Miss Zelma Lefkovits has returned
from the University OF Alabama. where
she has been attending a series of
dances.
Harry Newberger. who is stationed
at Portland r. T., left today for Camp
of friends.
Lieut.. George Murrah of Fort Sill.
Okla. is the guest of relatives and
friends in this city.
Eugene Hawkins of the University
of Alabama is spending the weekend
with his mother. Mrs. Sarah Hawkins 3
Miss Mary Wallace of Marion was
the attractive guest of Miss Helen
Houppert for the weekend
The many friends of Mrs. w. 3.
Gere viii regret to learn that she
continues critically i'll at a local hos
nital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

Bessemer, March 24.-(Special.) TWO
of Bessemer's prominent business
houses were thrown into involuntary
bankruptcy and receivers appointed by
the referee yesterday. The Bessemer
Beef company and the w. L. Baxley
Beef company and w. L. Bailey & Co
of Brighton being the ones affected.
These two firms are both owned under
the partnership of J. D. Powell, A. h.
Pamela and w. L. Bailey. and have done
q large business here and at Brighton
for a number of years. The Bessemer
house did an exclusive meat market
business, while the house at Brighton
was grocery and general merchandise
store 1t is understood that the firm
will be able to arrange matters in few
DAYS and the receivership lifted,
f, At a recent meeting of the Bessemer
board of trade membership drive was
planned for the Valley River Waterway
a association, and will be inaugurated in
Bessemer this week. nominal menu
bership fee will be charged, and It is
urged that every one in the city join
this movement. This association was
formed by members of the Bessemer
board of trade and Birmingham civic
societies. However. it is pointed out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
ETHEL REMEY

Ing firm of Smith and Golden to the
two original organizations which in
troduced it in New York and Chicago,
thereby establishing the same stan
GARD of excellence that has been MAIN
tair.ed by Klaw G. Erlanger, David
Belasco Charles Frohman and Charles
Dillingham;. whose names have long
been hallmarks of superiority in the
atrical offerings. During the local
engagement the play will be present.
ed exactly as it ran for 10 months II
the Gaiety theatre, New York. and
nine months at George M. Cohans
Grand opera house, Chicago The com
parry includes Ralph Morgan, Barry
Mccormack, William Foran, James IL.
Huntley. Philip Bishop Gene Lewis
Charles w. Goodrich. Samuel Lowen-
wirth. George Spelvii. Mabel Bert,
Ethel Remey, Helen Collier, Dorothy
Betts and Maude Fc
In its Introduction of characters
typical of city and village life, the
story OF Turn 60 the Right harmon1
ICES with the other Winchell smith
successes 1t deals with the regener-
alton of Joe Bascom. an erring but
honest hearted boy, who returns to
his old home after serving term IN
Sing Sing prison. On the day of his
return his sanity old mother and his
sister are threatened with ejertmen:
by DeScon Tillineer the town skim
flint. they are unable to pay grocery
bill contracted at his store and he has
taken steps to seize their little fruit
farm. In the midst of the Bascom'
family council appear two old pals OF
Joe. Mugs, a pickpocket, and Gilly
a safe burglar. Like Joe. they have
Just been released from Sing Sing.
The nimble witted crooks think fast
and act quickly in putting 1t over
on Deacon Tillineer and the farm =
saved By converting bumper peac!,
crop into Mother Bascoms justly cell
ebrated Jam big deal is put through
and having been thorouGhlv reformed
| through the old-fashioned Christian In
flrence of Joe's mother, the three
youths are given good start toward
prosperity and happiness Via the hon.
esty route, The story carries three
charming love stories and each finds
happy elimination in the final act.
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that the citizenship of Bessemer as a
whole should take up the fight for the
canalization of Valley river, and not
leave it to the business men. A large
active membership is necessary, it is
stated. but passive membership will
be welcome
The many friends of Norman Leo Left
lSovits will be glad to learn that he mas
been promoted to sergeant major at
Camp Pike. Mr.. Lefkovits is the young
son of Mr.. and Mrs Sam Lefkovits of
this city.
The spring jubilee which was given
in Bessemer during the past week Tor
the benefit of the firemen's relief fund
came to a successful close last night,
when Miss Edna Kyle, one of Bessemer's
most popular young ladies', was crowned
queen of the carnival and received 4
beautiful diamond ring, which was Of
fered as a prize. Miss Edna Dean came
second and was awarded handsome
watch bracelet, and Miss Kincannon
received the cavalier. II is understood
that good sum was realized.
The work of cherting Sixteenth
street and Carolina avenue is progress
ing rapidly. The Improvement of these
streets will open up a much used
thoroughfare to Reeders When this
work is completed work will start on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Colonel Taylor to Give
Lecture on Explosives

Col. James L. Taylor of New York, as
sstant chief inspector of bureau of ex-
plosives, will deliver an Illustrated lee
ture at o'clock tonight in the audi
forum OF the Young Memo Christian
Association building. All railroad en-
ployes and others whose duties REQUIRE
them to handle explosives are urgently
requested to be present. The lecture is
said to be very interesting and instruc-
tive. Colonel Taylor is forceful speaker
and is well equipped to handle the sub
ject entertainingly. No admission viii
be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
TURN TO THE RIGHT"
AT THE JEFFERSON

Regeneration through mother love is
the theme of Turn to the Right" the
rlay which Winchell Smith and John
|. Golden will present at the Jeffer-
son theatre tonight for three nights
and Wednesday matinee. Though la
boiled laughing hit it is said 20
surpass "Brewster's Millions" 1.-THE
Fortune Hunter" and THE Boomerang
all Winchell Smith successes-in
strength of story and actual dramatic
merit.
Presentation of Turn to the Rightr'
is to be confined by the new produce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Construction Growth

The growth in the volume of con-
struction work in the southeast is no.
table says the Industrial Index. The
amount of work in progress and the
far greater amount that has been an
nounced for the immediate future ex-
ceeds what had been expected. and the
Indications are for an exceedingly busy
year in construction lines generally
A feature of the construction Is the
better class of buildings that are be-
ing erected. including both business
and public structures and residences,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
SWEATER KNIT TING.
TO Be CONTINUED BY
RED CROSS WORKERS
Unable to Verify Report
That Pershing Had Init
mated Sweaters Were
Not Needed
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, March 4.-(Spectal.)-Ihe
American Red Cross, while apparently
not as insistent as formerly, is anxious
that sweater knitting be continued
The American Red Cross, through NJ
G. Scheitlin. director of its news serV-
ice, informs the Washington bureau Oh
The Age Herald that it cannot verify a
statement printed in The Age-Heralo
February 10 that General Pershing had
let 1t be known that wooden sweaters
We're not needed by his army.
That General Pershing had SO stated
was information volunteered by an Off
GER serving the department which en-
beavers to supply food and clothing and
munitions to the American army. In ex-
PLANTATION Of no formal announcement,
it was explained that the administration
hesttated to chill the patriotic impulses
OF thousands of American women; and
it was added that women, among them
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bones, would
probably continue to knit.
Prior to February 10, Secretary Baker
had modestly stated that sweaters were
not included by the government among
the requisites. Since The Age-Herald
publication, Congress has threatened to
investigate the complaint of General
Pershing that uniforms sent his soldiers
were shoddy, and far below standard in
their proportion Of wooden fiber.
Mr.. Scheitlin, director of the Red
Cross News service. explains that the
Red Cross made effort to verify The
Age-Herald story. Major Perkins, Red
Cross commissioner to France, was ca
bled. A copy of his reply in the form
Of a cable from Morgan, Harjes & Co,
Paris, follows:
"22515. Please communicate the fol-
lowing to H. P. Dawson:
"2675. Answering 6793. Have had no
orders or notification from General
Pershing and have not been able to YER
ify any rumors about use of wool as in
timated
PERKINS, Harjes' Finances"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

for governor at this juncture would
make me a platform of just six words
Put Alabama on a cash basis" and
would go before the people and pledge
myself to forever make it impossible for
poor school teachers to go unpaid, and
for the certificates of Indebtedness of the
state to be hawked around at bargain
counter prices. Such a platform might
not win in the coming election, but there
will come a time when such will be the
case in the opinion of BILL SKIES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
English Time Changed

London. March 24--..,l - socks in
the United Kingdom were advanced
ono hour today for the beginning OF
the summer daylight saving period.
Normal time will be retored Septem-
Ter 20.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

Dallas. Tex, March e4.-score:
Ri. Z.
Chicago Americans .... 16 II
Dallas Texas League 8 10 ;
Batteries: panforth Musser, Aschnl-
lenberg and Lees Schalk Conlcy.
Lewis. wilson. compere and Dowis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

sal Antonio. Tex. March Score:
Ri. f.
st Louis Nationals ...-.... II
Sar antonio Texas League. q 2
Batteries: Arnes, Meadows. May and
Sny4er; Hydorn. Ross and Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Pirates Win From Soldiers

Jacksonville. Fla. March 24.-The
Pittsburg Pirates defeated the Camp
Joseph E. Johnston club this after
noon by the score of to 0. The game
was close until the fifth inning, when
Daley weakened. Score: r. Fl f.
PttrSDurg
Camp Johnston ............. 0 5 1
Batteries: Carleson. Jacobs. Hamil.
ton and Smith; Daley and Rehor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

ever saw comprised two cars of this
Texas stock that was so poor when
they got here last fall that they could
scarcely stand. They let the cattle
Craze on velvet beans through the win
ter and topped them off with a mixed
feed of corn and silage. Then. too, the
peanut industry gives the farmers a
vast amount of roughage for they
save the vines and make hay out of
them. Another thing that has aided in
the Improvement of bank accounts has
been the shipment of butter. ! learned
of farmers daughter that picks up
SIS per week as pin money from Der
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
BUTTER FROM PEANUT OIL


Speaking of butter, ! went into one of
these peanut oil mills today and
saw enough peanut butter to feed the
world for the next year. 1t was every
where and as clean as a pin. 1t is
worth while to go through one of these
peanut oil mills and note the process
of converting the lowly peanut into dol
lars. They use everything. and have dis
covered that they can make butter out
of peanut oil and at much lower price
than creamery butter sells for | think
that when / get back to Birmingham
am going to try some peanut oil but
ter on my table and see if it will help
to keep some money in my pocket.s
| saw a new way to go to mill today.
When ! was a boy we had to take the
corn on the back of mule to some water
mill about five miles away and get it
made into meal. The man | saw drove
in to mill in Buick with his meal
sack on the running board. He could get
above the old spring wagon and the mne
but his appetite for corn bread could
not be snuffed out by prosperity ana
! gasoline
| / like Troy, for it's people are just plain
/ folks and say "Howdy. stranger in a
way to make ones heart glad. They
give close attention to all war news. be-
| cause many a home in this section mas
! a son in France. Only today came news
or the death or young lelloW from
Ozark, who lost his life in action, and
whose record was such as to call for
/ commentator from his superiors.
NO INTEREST IN POLITICS
They are not giving any attention to
politics. The candidates come around
and 'explavigate' about states rights
and all those things that one formerly
could use to advantage in a campaign,
| but the wool hat boys are too busy to
listen to them. After the spenbinder
| 'orates' the crowd gets Immediately back
to talking hogs the situation in Rus
STA and how much they are going to sub
scribe to the next Liberty Loan.
They have no mind" as my old col
ored 'manlmy" used to say, for things
political Troy is not worked up over a
city election. which IS to take place in
a few days. Poor old polite ans the
times are sadly out of joint for them
when weighty matters claim public atten-
| ton and they are left high and dry
!. OF one thing we may be sure. and that
| Is, that the next governor of Alabama
| must have behind him the votes Of the
1 solid thinking element if he gets elected,
and that class does not want nor will
they have In this Sterritory, amy long
drawn out campaigns. Iff-SEexe running
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

EVERY TIEsDAY-A rlamb
resi-
product n
mus e so ne
In in II
cent
grts dr. oatme
Rye flo no a ute after March
the
%
buying Cold Storage Products"
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY


FOR SALE-1917 Ford touring, just as
sembled; every piece throughout brand
new, except few engine parts. which
are guaranteed, and tires, which are
best make and good as new. If you
want new car, can save you money,
or will sell cheap chassis without body.
Phone Main 9i46.
neutrality-suspicious.. 45c hour, time
and half over; city salesman. boy for
stockroom, shipping clerk Waterman.
special work: hotel porter, porter for
store and other help. Home Employ
ment Agency.
FOR SALE-Boiler tubes, IT. by 16 in,
$1o.72 each; can ship the same day or
der is received. Southern Engine and
Boiler Works, Jackson, Tenn.
WANTED-Young man about II years
as clerk in parcel check room. Apply
to Mr.. Marshall, Terminal station. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
u. S. Food Board Prices
MONDAY, 20, 1918
WHOLESALE.

SUGAR WHOLESALE.
GRADUATED. 7ss1k87931ac (bulk basis)
Loaf
5-lb. packages ........ 1o.3315q1o 9S14c
2-lb. packages .....- .10.s3laalo 931sc
FLOUR
Spring wheat, basis Dbl. -. 11.05q12.5o
Hard wheat, basis Dbl 80. 11.50Q1205
Plain Govt regulation .S11. 35@13.00
Self-rising Govt regulating .$n.60Q127S
MEATS. FRESH
Beet pei pound ..................1 4glSc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25

Agents Make An Easy Living
representing us Apply for territory
ma special deal. Black and White
fIntment sold every where.-Adv.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15
UNIQUE FEAT 0F SHIP ARCHITECT
 ON GREAT LAKES

DETROIT July b. Steamships built on the Great Lakes are to carry to the Atlantic coast fabricated ma terial sufficient to increase their length by nnety-six feet after pass ing through the Welland canal That plan has been adopted so that larger on the Great Lakes for ocean service
 Measuring 4.200 tons in size when they leave the yard at Great Lake ports. the vessels will go into service on the Atlantic coast measuring 6.2oo tons The lake yards are to complete the ships to a length ol 2G0 feet At the WeIland canal they will he cut in two and at tn" NtIan,i coast 2 new section at feet long ill be inserted in their middl" eivin them an ocran.aoiue lon.,h of a-: feet. m" vessel is to cary ue oHn ahrj- catcd material for thr addir.aH feet
 }no'n,r point ot in'ora.r t- r.a the co,nus in two of th" vessel Ill not interfere with re power arru amout. hch is ro br carried ali th.S per. hitting tn" insertion of Dh, added length without delay.
 The emergency fleet corporar on cX- poets the Great Lakes distri,t this year to produce for it about To yes sells.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15
STORIES ABOUT VILLA
 ARE MOSTLY F|CT|C|OUS

JUARtI. Mexico. July l5.- Fran cisco Villa promises to be the Robin Hood for future generations in Mex ico. Many legends have sprung up among the natives about the bandit leader who came out of the Sierra Madres to join Francisco Madcro in his revolution against General Diaz and later led movements against Hu er'a and rarranza Many of these stories are pure fiction and always made Villa broadly grin when they were told to him Others have some foundation of fact.
 One of the most popular legends connected with Villas life k the one telling of the causes which forced him to assume the role of q bandit chief According to the logond he avenged wrong done ro his sister at rh" hand, of an officer oI the old D:az army and oa- .or.rd To lead a hIl@' ud ..r alter that \- ''lI' had no -j-t"r 'ht- sjor. fiction
 1np'h,~ .'" 'h. rm... d.I-5' o fn'I j.. ,n. \aD H.. fh. .,n.r o .oana" bm.,. ..." rrtn do. o&I lark n rh. n... d. 'h. .ola.o a. -1la ha .Hla a- t.,,-u ..,. 1o- lr.0 .ur.,j H.H la.0a many .s> .n.. r 'a. .m. ru.a The uo-J h. '.o D." so- t.o.
 Villa WAS said Co hatr been born in Oklahoma anI In haze negro blood in his veins This k also untrue as he was never out of Mexico except when visiting Fl Fa~o or some other border port, and is d native of Duran go. lie has no children despite stories written of the prowrss of his sons in battle. His only son died at birth in san Andres.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15
CHINESE FLOOD VICTIMS
 AND AMERICAN RED CROSS

PEKING, June . Chy maill The American Red Cross relief camp at Ticntsin with its lloo families, az grcgating 4,3SO persons. sheltered there when river floods drove them from their homes, is now only q mem ory, every family having been located in homes provided for thcnt or of their own choice The last &2l fam flies, numbering 1905 souls were put in a village built for them by gen. erous Chinese property owners outside of the foreign concession where the camp was established Every sign of the camp has been wiped out and the grounds restored to their original state
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15
Tom Hubbert
 THE TAILOR Up- -To-Date Cleaning Plant in connection where Vour clothes are thoroughly reno Vated.
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA. THIRD DIVISION.
 Ruby Neyins. Plaintir, vs James Nevin3, Defendant.
 To James Neyins: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the abOve-cntitled cause, in the above named court, by Ruby Nevns; that a decree of divorce from you; and unless you appear and answer her complaint filed in said cause, within thirty days after completion of pub lication of this summons against you; to-wit. within thirty days after June 24 1918, your default will be entered and said plaintiff will apply to the court to grpnt the relief asked in her complaint.
 This publication of summons Is made pursuant to an order duly made in said court on May g. 1918. by Hon Fred NJ. Brown, the judge presiding therein.
 Dated. May 10. 1918
 ARTHUR LANG.
 Clerk Court SeaD
 By c. II. WILCOX, Deputy First Publication, May 14. 1918
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15
DEMAND IS CONTINUOUS
 F0R MAT TANUSKA STUDS

ANCHORAGE, July 14.-Orders con tinue to be received through the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce ana the land and industrial depart ment Of the Alaskan engineering com mission from Alaska coast towns fol Matanuska potatoes. Shipments pc forward on every steamship.
 Since last April. when the first "f fort was mad" to find markets ir Alaskan towns for Matanuska pota toes, forty-two orders, calling for about los tons Of vegetables, have been re cciycd here Included in these orders are sixteen repeat orders, calling for forty-twO tons
 Among tn" towns whose dealers hay" bought Matanuska potatoes are Nonai Seward. rordoya. k"uuocott, Juneau, Dop2laS, Ihau", >ka-Naf. k"rchihan and rrtrrsmr>
The Cordova daily times., 1918-07-15

Madam Nclya will give scientific from : ?. m until 10 ?. m, over card readings for short time only, Ileggs store