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Monroe City Democrat., 1919-09-05

One thousand men signed a pledge
at Okmuleee, Oklahoma. Saturday,
to wear old clothes for three months
a nd as long thereafter as the old
ones will hold out. or until the
price is reduced, The pledge calls
for old suits, collars, shirts, socks
and overcoats. 1t was signed after
campaign against the high cost
of living had been launched by the
mo rDing newspaper and the city
h ad placed an order for four cars of
surplus army food. Meat and sugar
have been reduced in price by re.
tailers since the probe was launched.
A bomb which has been lying in
the Chicago postoffice for nearly a
year was found Saturday by clerk
in the dead mail division and turn.
ed over to the department of justice
for examination, 1t was addressed
to H. Pituler. care of the Majestic
theatre, Chicago, and consisted ol
an alarm clock. sulphuric acid anC
a mysterious substance wrapped ir
heavy paper and packed in a small
box. The package bore the post
mark of Albany. New York. anC
showed that it had been mailed il
November, 1918.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
THIRD RED CROSS
ROLL CALL NOV. 8

A nationwide campaign known as
the Third Red Cross Roll Call will
open Monday, November 3, and close
on Armistice Day, November II, &C
cording to an announcement made
by DR.. Livingston Farrand, chairman
of the executive committee of the
American Red Cross. This campaign
will have two objects in view, first,
the war enrolment of members for
1920, and second, the collection of a
fund of $I5,000,0OO to enable the
organization to complete its obliga-
tons at home and abroad.
This is the only campaign that will
be held this year by the Red Cross
and it is the plan of the organization
that the annual roll call will be the
only one which will be put on yearly
lin this way the Red Cross will seek
the reaffirsned allegiance of the
American people, expressed in dollar
memberships.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
PRICES WERE HIGHER
IN RECONSTRUCTION

A subscriber has shown us an ole
bill for groceries purchased Febru-
airy Fl, 1865. Among the items are
these: Ten pounds sugar at 29c
$3.50; half pound tea, 81; four
pounds oatmeal, SOC; half gallon
kerosene oil, 50c-and list of
other articles high in proportion.
Sugar was then 20 cents-more than
double what it is now. Kerosene
was 81 a gallon. Oolong tea 50 a
pound and rice II cents. The work
ingmen received only from Is cents
to 81 a day in wages and couldn't
afford such luxuries a. tea and sugar.
In fact, he lived principally on bread.
Labor was plentiful. The average
citizen has a lot more now than the
average did in 1865. This is as it
should be, yet there is big margin
of waste in the average home, no
matter what class Of home it is, that
could be eliminated. Swat the profit
teer as hard as he can be swatted,
but home and individual economies,
with less "fuss and feathers" would
help lot and encourage prices to
come down.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
HOME GARDEN NOTES

Begin to make those plans for
identifying the home this winter.
There is nothing so attractive as a
beautiful home and nothing paws so
well in happiness.
Keep the garden cultivated. If it
is rainy the weeds will grow and de-
mand attention, and if it is dry the
plants will need moisture that can be
saved by cultivation. Cultivation is
really more necessary in dry time
than during good seasons.
Prune the hedges about the home.
There is nothing in the world that
makes a place look more ratty and
rundown than stragglv hedge. 1t
looks like woman who has not
combed her hair and it makes the
same impression on the passer-by.
Fix up the place for the straw
berry bed. 1t will soon be time to
set the plants and where good coat
ing of rotted manure has been work
ed into the bed the results will be
much better. Good preparation is
half the battle in successful garden
ing.
Edge up the walks and drives
about the home. This is a constant
job, especially on large place. This
is also good season of the year to
clean out the fence corners and the
sides of the farm roads-getting rid
of lot of weeds now will save trou-
bic another year.
Seeding time for the fall garden
is at hand. A great many things
can be sown at this season in the
home garden 1t is apt to be very
dry druing the latter part of August,
and when this is so there will be
trouble in getting the seeds to come
up. Prepare the soil and SOW the
seeds just after rain; if irrigation
can be used, SOW the seeds and then
give them a good irrigation. Work
the soil the following day if it is dry
enough, as if there had been rain. |
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
OYSTER sEAsoN OPENS

The oyster season will be officially
opened next Monday, being the first
month since May with an "r." Boz
galusa is recognized as one of the
best oyster consuming cities of the
state and Charles Amsdell, proprie-
tor of the New Lusa Cafe, states that
on that day and every day thereafter
until next May he will have the
choicest oysters to be found any
where.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
CAPTAIN HOWARD HOME

c. R. Howard, formerly of the en-
cheering department of the Great
Southern Lumber Company, who
was among the first to enlist at the
outbreak of the war and one of the
first to arrive in France, is reported
back in the United States and is Wis
iting his mother in Virginia. He is
expected to visit Bogalusa soon, but
will not remain here, very likely he
will engage in business in New Or
leans.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
IDEAL SIX-ROOM HOME
FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS

If you are tired paying rent and
want to own your own home, here is
your opportunity to purchase a fine
six-room home, large rooms, front
and back porches. Ideal location and
house can be placed in perfect con-
dition for little money. Will sell for
$500 less than it could be built to-
day. Small cash payment and bal
ance on easy terms. Address "Home, !"
care of Enterprise Office.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
COL. QUINN ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Quinn are
the proud parents Of a son who ar
rived last Thursday, August 81.
Mother and son are getting along
nicely, while Donald is about the
BogaIusa Paper Company.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
FoR SALE or RENT

Eight-acre modern form, five-room
house; everything necessary on farm.
One and a half miles from postofice.
A. NJ. de LEON,
Box PA.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28

]. B. Lindsey, president of the
Washington Bank and Trust Com
pany, spent Monday in Franklinton.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-08-28
UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERs

Overhauled, cleaned and repaired at
reasonable prices. Phone 376, P. o.
Box 807.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
P|z|Tz DEVOTED
 ID HIS EMP[0yES
We'll Known Merchant Pays Tribute to Their Loyalty
 and Devotion

Louis Pizitz, the well-known merchant' yesterday paid fine tribute to the scores of employees in his establishment
 '.We have just had very unfortunate experience in our store,' said Mir. Pizitz, "but I just want to say that I do not believe there is an employer in the United States who has more loyal and devoted set of employees than I have. l nave the utmost confidence in every one of them. From managers of departments down to the humblest wrappers am devoted to all of them.
 .It is true that black sheep was formerly in the flock and 1t has been q great shock to all of us, and l am sure that every employe in the store feels the dereliction as keenly as I do. Most of my employees have been with me for many wears. They have helped me to bvild up this business They are devoted and loyal to the establishments interests. and I am just as loyal and devoted to them. want them to know and I want the pub iic to know just how I feel toward them."
 Louis Levy and Foster Burns, who were placed in the county jail on charges con necting them with the theft from the men's department of Pizitz's store, were released on bond yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
DEPUTIES SEIZE
 WHISKY AND GAR Ex-Officer and Two Com panions Charged With
 PrOhi Violation

F. s. Mcfarland a former member or the city detective force, J. H. Paris ana c. w. Manderson, residents of Birming- ham, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Chief Deputy Fred McDuff and ofti- cer w. T. Kemp and placed in the coun- ty iail on a charge of violating the pro- hibition laws.
 The officers followed the men, who were in an automobile, to railroad crossing at Twenty-third avenue ana Twenty-fifth street, where it is alleged l2 quarts of whisky was thrown oft or an Illinois Central passenger train ana the same loaded in the car by the de- fendants. The officers continued their pursuit and apprehended the men near the Norwood infirmary at Sixteenth ave- nue and Twenty fifth street.
 According to the officers McFariana went to the Drennen Motor Car company yesterday afternoon and left car, tha' he had previously purchased from the company for repairs, and drove orr U Buick six belonging to MT. Hatcher, and it was in this car that the whlskJ was found. The car and whisky "ere brought to the county jail where the car is being held for confiscation pro ceedfngs. The defendants were reieaseo on bond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
PHIL OSTER HEADS
 JEWISH CAMP PA|GN Birmingham To Raise S225O For Religious Campaign
 For $300,O00

Philip Oster has been appointed chair- man of the Birmingham city committee of the national campaign for Jewish re- ligious education, which purposes to raise s9OO, 900 in the United States. He will be assisted in the management of the cam paign in Birmingham by Rabbi MOTHS Newfield and President M. V. Joseph of Temple EmanC-El.
 Birminghams quota has been fixed at s225O
 Campaigns have already been inaugu- rated in Cleveland. Cincinnati, 1ndianap- oils and other cites and organizations are being perfected in all cities of the coun- try.
 The proceeds of the national campaign will be applied to the support of the He- brew Union college, the department of synagogue and school extension, both of which are at Cincinnati, O., and the Jew ish bureau of civil rights of Washington, ID. c. The college educates rabbis for Jewish congregations. It's faculty con- sists of nine professors. and five special lecturers and instructors.
 The department of synagogue and school extension in general endeavors to organize congregations. religious schools and temple women's organizations, ana to win Jewish college men and women for the Jewish cause. It institutes reli- gious services at summer resorts. main tains religious welfare work at correc- ticnal institutes. hospitals and institu- tions for detectives, and publishes re- ligious textbooks.
 The Jewish bureau of civil rights strives to eliminate sectarian teachings in public schools, to prevent class legislation. and to open our country to all worthy immi- ora anfs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
Daniel and Hawkins Attending Educational
 Meeting In Memphis
President and Professor of Birming- ham-Southern College Will Read
 Papers At Conference

President c. c. Daniel and Professor R. M Hawkins left last night for Mem phis, where they will represent the Bir- administration college at the first annual meeting of the Educational Asso- citation of the Methodist Episcopal church. south.
 This association was organized last summer at Lake Junaluska, N. C.. with pr. c. M. Bishop of the Southwestern university. Georgetown. Texas, as pres- ident. Tho membership of this associa- tion is made up of the 50 or 75 colleges junior colleges and secondary schools that are owned and operated by the Methodist church. south. and the mem bers of the general educational board of the church.
 Many of the most prominent educators of the south are on the programme Of this first annual meeting which is to be held from March to in Memphis. Both of the Birmingham-Souther repre- sentatives are scheduled to read papers. President Daniel having as his sub- ject: Discipline in the Church College and Professor Hawkins discussing Pre- professional Courses in the Church school.''
 There will be general assemblies and sectional meetings-college. junior col lege and secondary schools. The pur- pose of this meeting will be to afford a clearing house for the discussion of prob lems common to the church schools and to present inspirational addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
'RAPER SENT ID
 FEDERAL PRISON Found Guilty of Counterfeit ing-Several Other Cases Handled In Federal
 Court Yesterday

Jim Raper was found guilty of the charge of counterfeiting yesterday in the United States district court and was sentenced to two years in the federal prison in Atlanta. Raper plead guilty to charge of conspiring to rob Louis- vile and Nashville passenger train at Trafford, in October, 1915. but this plan failed as the train did not stop there. Tom Collier, Simp Patterson and Tom Hollis who were implicated in this con- spiracy, are now serving terms in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.
 The jury In the case of the United States vs. F. l.. Grgsby. charged with violating the espionage act, returned a verdict of not guilty.
 Jim Pilato entered a plea of guilty to the charge of illicit distilling and was fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
 The case of the United States against c. J. Bailey. charged with violating the espionage act. was mol pressed, as was the case of the United States ys. T. E. Russell. a prominent attorney of One onta Several cases were passed and the case of the United States against J. M. Merrill Henry Stacey, Clarence stephens, K c. Holmes. Fred Hambright. w. c. Hammons and John Clayton, charged with car breaking, was taken up yes- terday afternoon and a number of wit nesses examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
RECTOR ID CONDUCT
 ST. MARY'S ESSENCES
Mai. Oscar DeWOlfe Ram dolph Only Recently Dis
 charged From Army
Of Birmingham. Ala. Statement December 31, 1918
 nIyGnI5 R(tES

The Rev. Oscar DeWolfe Randolph of Virginia arrived in Birmingham last night and will conduct services at St. Mary 's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal church through Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday services this morning at Il o'clock. At that time he will announce the other services for the Lenten period.
 The vestry of St. Mary's considers it. self fortunate in getting the services of Major Randolph so soon after the depar- ture of MT. Claybrook for his new field in Texas.
 At the time the United States entered the war, Major Randolph was rector of the Washington and Lee Memorial chapel . at Lexington, Va. He did not enter the service as chaplain, but went to an off, cers training camp, received his commits sion and at the time of his recent dis charge from the army held the rank of major. When discharged he was on duty at Camp Funston, Kan.
 He attended the Theological seminary of Virginia at the same time as the Rev. M S. Barnwell, rector of the Church of the Advent. Major Randolph was also a classmate of w. R. c. Cooke, Birmingham attorney, at whose home he will be en- tertained while in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
Mrs. A. Starr Best
 To Speak Tomorrow
Publicist and Drama Expert Will Ap- pear Before Birmingham Drama
 League Center

Mrs. A. Starr Best, noted publicist and drama expert of Chicago Evans ton, will arrive in Birmingham today and Thursday afternoon will appear before the Drama league.
 Mrs Best is said to be one of the most charming and finished speakers before the American public Her subject will be either "Democratizing the Arts" or "The Community Theatre As An Antidote to Bolshevism."
 Mrs. w. D. Smith. president of cen ter. said yesterday: From the vast number of inquiries regarding the Thursday afternoon meeting I feel sure our people will greet this dis tinguished woman with record-break- ing crowd. We will endeavor to have enongh extra chairs in the ballroom so that all may be comfortably seated.
 "No one that can do so should miss hearing Mrs. Best She Is splendid. We have other interesting attractions which will follow Mrs. Bests appear ance In Birmingham, announcement of which will be made at the Thursday meeting. A membership taken now will carry the member through the coming year to next March. and we expect many new members and renewals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
MURPHY DROPPED
 BY HEALTH OFFICER
Laboratory Director Asks Pay As Assistant Health
 Officer

Though no announcement has been made by either the commission or by pr. J. D. Bowling. city and county health officer 1t developed at yesterday 8 session of the city commission that L. C.. Murphy, director of the Birmingham-Jef- ferson county meteorological laboratory had been relieved of his duties on Febru- ary "A.
 Attorney Clark Williams. appearing for MT. Murphy, stated that for eight months prior to the time of MT Murphy's dis missal from the service, he had been serv- ing as assistant city health officer un- der pr. Bowling filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of pr. J. M. Lowery, in connection with his duties as director of the laboratory, and that he was entitled to additional salary as as- sistant city health officer. MT. Murphy compensation as director of the labora- tory was $2700 per annum.
 Dr. Bowling has made no statement as to why MT. Murphy was dropped rom the city pay roll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
Vanderbilt Economist
 To Address Forum
 At Civic Association
Dr. c. w. Dyer Will Speak On "The Present Unrest" At Meeting Next
 Monday Night

Dr. G. W. Dyer. political economist of Vanderbilt university, will be the next speaker for the Birmingham Civic forum and the subject: "The Present Unrest" The meeting will be held next Monday night, March 10 as usual in the audito- rum of the Civic association.
 Dr. Dyer is a speaker of note, having had several years experience on the Chautauqua platform, where he has dealt in vigorous manner with the sociological and economic questions. He has ad- dressed several large audiences in Ten nessee and other states and very re- gently addressed the joint senate and house of the Tennessee legislature on cer- tain economic questions of the day.
 The causes of bolshevism and what it means are expected to be discussed by pr. Dyer. Considerable interest is being manifested in the next forum by both the representatives of capital and labor in the Birmingham district. The usual question period and music will be fea- ture of the March forum.
 At a recent meeting of the forum committee, Chairman Glenn announced that negotiations are pending for a speak, CT at an early date on the subject Pro fit Sharing Between Employer and Elm ploye."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05

More than 250 overseas men from the Sunset division and the Forty-flrst al vision, First army, were entertained py the Birmingham canteen service al the Terminal station yesterday. Of this num- Der there were eight officers, incluoihs three surgeons.
 While they were resting the canteeh workers served the boys with canoy' cigarettes, cakes and post cards, anu "e Il o'clock, just before they lett' ser'eu them sandwiches and coffee. There were six cars of men and they were all rom Camp Merritt New Jersey, but they were senarated when they reached Birming- ham. Two cars went to Camp Shelby, Miss, two to Camp Travis, Tex, and two to Camp Pike, Ark. ,,,..
 Lieut. C. A. Greer of Gulfport' Miss.' was in command of the men going 10 Camp Shelby. He had been overseas with his command for six months' put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
Oversees Soldiers Made
 Happy By Canteen Workers

never got near the front, fact whieh ne states was the greatest disappointment or his life. He expects to be honorapiy uis- charged from service when his men re- ceive their discharges.
 Lieutenant Quinn of Arkansas had charge of the men going to Camp PiKe' to be mustered out, and he had been overseas for more than year. having seen active service in the Argonne ana Chateau Thierry sectors, being attacheu to the heavy artillery of the Forty-flrst division.
 Lieut.. D. B. Fleetwood had charge or the men going to Camp Travis. Tex, who were members of the Fortyfirst division, First army, but were never sent 10 the front. He stated that just about the tune tne me, tnder him were about to start for the front the news came that the ar mistice had been signed. During the time he was overseas Lieutenant fleetwooo saw active service at Argonne, Cham- pagne and Chateau Thierry sectors. ana came out without a scratch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05

The Ingram, the United States torpedo boat named in honor of Gunner's Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram of the United States navy, the first man on an Ameri- can war vessel to make the supreme sac rifice in the world war for freedom, was launched Friday morning at 9:l5 o'clock in Boston by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation, with appropriate ceremonies.
 The boat was chrstened by Mrs. Betty Ingram, 504 Third street, Pratt City, the mother of this hero, who went to Boston for that purpose. She was accompanied by her son, Paul Ingram, and both re- turned yesterday.
 Commodore Wood, number of otficiais of the navy and their wives, officials or the shipbuilding corporation and their wives, and more than 2000 blueJackets witnessed the launching.
 Mrs. Ingram, who was the recipient or many attentions, was presented with huge bouquet of American Beauty roses by Assistant General Manager Homer or the shipbuilding company when she ar rived at the shipyard. MT. Homer, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
Speech Making Taboo
 At Rotary Luncheon
Attractive Features Will Be Pre- sented At Meeting
 Today

The Rotary club will have an unusuaily Interesting meeting today at O'CLOCK III the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel, when all matters of a serious nature and all sneeches will be relegated to the out side This will be an occasion of real pleasure and the members of the enter tainment committee have secured some ,.aaI attractive features of entertain ment which every Rotarian should see. President Morris Bush will preside, and will see to it that no talks are made Members of the entertainment committee arc confident that Rotarians who attend will pronounce this one of the best meet ings held by the club in sometime Every member is urged to be on hand promptly at 1 o'clock.