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HOUSEHOLD
TEA IN YOUR OFFICE

TITS all lovely but the tea grounds!
That, or words to the same effect,
is the usual comment when some dar-
ling could in your office suggests that
afternoon tea would be a pleasant in
novation The tea cups are bad enough,
but when it comes to the essy tea
grounds that have to be emptied from
tea ball or teapot-well, that is the
last straw Most of us have visited
offices where the tea cups were tucked
away in conference.-the near the
basket of unified letters waiting for
some orderly soul in sheer self defence
to wash them and restore them to order.
And the tea grounds seem to linger in
the bottom of the waste basket and
shed themselves on the floor. and who
ever has clean hand towel finds it
appropriated to- the role of tea towel
to dry teacups on. That is enough.
You register vow that you will never
fall for the office tea suggestion. If
you simply cannot plug on at work
through the afternoon without your tea
you'll make a dash to the nearest Whlte
marble eating institution and sip your
afternoon beverage from thick mug
or teacup with the soul comforting sat
isfaction that you will have nothing to
do with the cleaning up afterward.
Still, nothing is really impossible, and
really, methods of efficiency can be APP
piled to the problem of office tea as to
anything else.
Somewhere downtown there is an Of
fice-a stenographer-less, officeboy-less
office-that is, held down by two young
men and an older woman, all of whom
as far as salary goes are about on an
equal footing. They decided in favor
of afternoon tea. 1t was interestingly
English even if the men didn't have an
actual craving for the mild stimulant
to begin with Later they became &C
customed to it and now they would not
give it up. But every afternoon you
will see each of these young men with
a small paper package. 1t is his tea
Gun being taken home to be washed.
1t was this way: The older woman in
the office fatty announced that just
because she was a woman she ola not
intend to wash the mems tea cups. she
would wash her own If she chose, and
she would make the tea, but it would
somehow be admitting an inferiority
based on her sex if she consented even
once to wash those other two teacups
And the young men, somehow feeling
that all the glamor of having tea in
their office would be Substracted II
they washed their own cups meekly
consent to toting the little package
home each day for a dutiful wife or
sister to attend to.
The efficient way, of course, is to at
tach to some office boys task or to
the office boy or office girl in ques-
the tea things. That is. it is efficient
from the point of view of everyone but
the office boy or office girl in Ques?
ton To make this scheme work, of
course, you must have a definite place
to keep the tea things, a complete tea
equipment and the right sort of tea
towels, soap and dishpan. At small
expense you can have a cupboard put
up in the stockroom of your office
where the tea things may be kept free
from dust between teas
If you can manage that way then go
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-31
OUTSIDE THE LAW
BY STUART RIVERS
Co-author of "Love Aft airs a Lonely woman

searched. He played an old trick Ii
you had gotten through all right, he'd
have lifted them from you again after
you reached New York. l guess he's ar
old-timer. The detective seemed to know
him."
II guess so" BALM answered, absently.
Yes, l guess he is
For the first time Balm seemed to
realize that he was Adding Frances arm
and with quick movement he jerked his
hand away and stood looking down at the
girl in confusion.
II can't begin to thank YOU" he said
with smile. That was perfectly bully
of you to come to my rescue. By George,
I'd have landed in the Jug for stealing
those pearls If it hadn't been for your
Watching his face, Frances realized
that the man before her was of another
class and world from the men she had
known in the past. She had seen his kind
before chance visitors into the mazes of
Greenwich Village, coming to view the
freaks" as they termed the other fire.
quenters of the tea rooms. Frances had
sold them candy and Jumped them all
under the head and term of society peo-
ple'
Now she was Just little surprised TO
find this man distinctly human. and-she
decided this very quickly as she saw n
smile appear in his eyes-very likable.
There was nothing up stage" about him
He was just a man who was trying to
show his appreciation of what she had
done.
You're welcome she managed to
stammer at last. Il didn't know what
to do at first"
The dimples flashed for an instant at
the corners of her lips and BALM smiled,
frankly pleased at the adventure.
IT'S an ill wind" he said at last "And
in this case the old saying is quite true,
isn't it,"
The other passengers exchanged looks
with one another and the stout woman
with the sun-burned children smiled in
a motherly fashion as she watched the
little scene between the man and the girl.
you'll let me see you home, OF course,
Balm asked as the train roared into
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-31
Andrew and Lnogene
LITTLE LIFE coNFIDENcEs IN THE EXPERIENCE COUPLE
PHILOSOPHIC, THOUGH MARRIED
By Toe

with tightly compressed lips as he raised
his coffee cup.
He loked over at her and noticing her
queer expression, he set the cup down
and asked
Why, what on earth is the matter with
Nothing" said Inogene. confusedlv.
NOT a thing on earth. Why do you
Why you looked at me so funny Just
1 theh' SAID Andrew. Il guess 1 just i'm
agined It, but you looked actually
scared"
He took another puff of his cigarette
and raised his coffee cup and took a sip.
His face changed, he sputtered and rose
from the table huriedly and rushed out
INTO the kitchen. In a moment he was
back to find lmogene sitting at the table
white faced.
For the love of Mike, what is in that
coffee?" he demanded.
"No-no-nothing!" stammered Imo-
gene
What the Sam Hill is all this?" de-
manded Andrew, loking squarely at her
You turn white and clutch the table
cloth when l start 10 drink that coffee,
and then when l taste ii it tastes like
the refuse from a chemists retort and l
rush out in the kitchen TO get the taste
of it out OF my mouth I come back and
find YOU Sitting here like a ghost Have
you been trying to poison- me?"
of course-course-not said Imogene.
Let me taste yours" lie reached over
and picked up her cup and took a sip.
THAT is all right Well, l am going
to drink mine"
He picked up the cup and she reached
for it. spilling the coffee on the table
cloth.
Don't touch it! Don't touch itl''
she exclaimed
Now, look here little woman" said
Andrew gravely. This has gone Just
far enough. Right heye and now you must
explain all this monkey business to me-"
ooh, Andrew she sobbed, II will ex-
plain. l am SO sorry! It's not poi-poi-
poison! They said it wouldn't harm you
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HUNDREDS HERE
SEEK PROTECTION
FROM EXPOSURE
Many Trying to Avoid
wrath and Dangers OF :
Hard, Bitter Months of
the Coming Winter

Plight in this city and in every city
town and village in the country, there are
hundreds of people who are dreadlng the
approach of winter
Not because they lack homes, clothihS
or food for the richest as well as those
of less comfortable circumstances are
suffering the same dread. 1t is because
they know and fear the winter Win us
cold. it's rain. it's winds, its snow and
sleet will bring a thousand chances for
exposure to illness. And all i'll health is
tho great menace that threatens man,
woman and child.
Winter ailments are dangerous, and
frequently fatal Fevers, chiils, rheuma-
tism, influenza, coughs, colds ana nun
dreds of diseases that are prevalent dur
ing the months of uncertain weather can
be avoided, with proper care at the proper
time. The right time to fight off dis
ease IS before it attacks you. disor-
dered stomach, a rundown weakened
constitution, impure blood, liver and Kid
news out of order, tears down the system
and renders it easy prey to the germs OF
winter ailments. The best preventative
is strong constitution with every organ
working properly.
FL Vigor is a doctors prescription de-
signed to correct disorders of the blood,
liver, stomach and kidneys. Its merit
has been proven in thousands of cases,
according to the testimony of those who
have been benefited by its use. 1t has
no equal as a tonic and system builder.
Fortify yourself against the ravages OF
disease and prepare to withstand the ex-
posture of the long hard months of WIN
ter by taking El Vigor now.
El Vigor is sold in Birmingham and vi
cinity by the following leading druggists;
Arnold Masberg Drug Co, Taylor Drug
Co, Inc, Fulton Drug Co.. Bessemer'
Rochester Hall Drug Co, Ensley; Hall s
Drug Store, Fairfield; Slack Drug Co.,
North Birmingham; East End Drug Co.,
East End; Birmingham Drug Co., and by
leading druggists everywhere.
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VIEWS EVENTS AND FEA TURES FOR WOMEN READERS

the station and slowed down to finally
come to a noiseless stop. AT least
can do that much for your
The girl hesitated. al haven't any
kome," she explained, a smile touching
her lips as she met his eyes. I've
I've been away from New York for quite
time, and I've got to find some place to
stay"
THAT ought to be easy" he answered
"All the more reason for me to so with
you. Half dozen hotel managers know
me- l ought to be able to help some
how"
But I'm afraid the places you know
are too expensive for me" Frances
laughed "And the places I can afford
I'm afraid you wouldn't be seen in.
Nonsense" he scoffed You must have
a fine opinion of me- III tell you what
Wen do. we'r get taxi and trail down
some furnished room for you. IN look
very severely at the landlady and make
sure that it's quite respectable before
leave you. Please let me do that much.
Really, 1 have an awful lot to thank you
for"
1t was moment before the girl nodded.
She had never been put in this position
before and she was at a loss to know
how to meet the mans banter.
Good he exclaimed, and looking
around he caught sight of a couple OF
porters who had edged their way into the
car. Here" he continued, pointing to his
own baggage "And is that yours?"
YES" Frances returned, Just that one
grip"
Following the porters they moved slow
ly toward the door and a moment later
found themselves on the platform lead
ing into the station.
Neither took notice OF a small. ferret
faced man who passed down the aisle
behind them. He had been one or the
crowd around the detective and his pris-
oner. but afterward he had moved to the
rear of the car, where he had remained
leaning against the door. Now with eyes
gIinting maliciously he reached the plat
form almost at Frances heels.
Copyright, 1919, Thompson Feature
Service.)
(To be continued tomorrow)
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USED SPARINGLY IN GOWNS


If one likes red, if one determines to
adopt it in costumery, then one should
make a special study of its ability to
either enhance or destroy everything
around it.
The Americans are studying this pro-
blem in this seasons clothes They
have taken from France the idea of in
Producing scarlet into many costumes,
and they at last realize that it takes
master hand to work out a successful
scheme.
Not all the French gowns which en-
ploy scarlet are good. The amateur
should therefore, go slowly. and if she
is not confident of her own power
should study pictures and scenic eff
fects that have been pronounced sue
cessful.
Few women can wear red hats, and
yet thousands attempt it. 1t has been
said by those who have not studied the
question that a woman with high color
shrould not put any shade of red
against her skin. and yet great color
lists insist. that a red hat. if it is the
right tone viii draw out the color
from the face and leave it paler; and
in this work scarlet is well adapted
n thoea yt,bh ara f1tiIh1nodad
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SAY POSITIVELY MY.
RHEUMATISM WAS.
BY DREC0'
Birmingham Man Was Grip
pied Up So Bad He Could
Not Work for a Long
Time; Joints Swollen,
Muscles Sore, Neck
Stiff
Is All Right Now

I say, without hesitatioal, that / am
completely relieved of a bad case of
rheumatism and the whole credit belongs
to Dreco, the new root and herb remedy"
is the signed statement made by Mr. T.
NJ. Wright of 1000 Hattie avenue, Fair
view, Birmingham, Ala. Mr.. Wright is
a well known contractor in this city.
For II years I've had rheumatism and
have taken all the well-known treat
ments, baths, etc; my joints were swol-
len, muscles sore and drawn, and my
neck was stiff and very painful At times
my limbs hurt SO bad that | was crippled
and walked with great difficulty.
Il had taken so much strong medi-
cine for tn erheumatism that my stom-
ach was all to pieces and it frequently
filled up with gas and griped me awfuliy
bad.
80 many persons right here in town
were praising Dreco that l went up and
got three bottles to give 1t thorough
trial, ard that was the best money |
ever spent. 1t did me more good than
any money l ever spent. | tell you the
pains are gene from my joints and mus
cles. I can turn my head all around and
never have pain in my neck. and
walk without the slightest inconvenience.
Dreco also soothed my stomach, and 1t
is greatly improved. ] am glad to in
dorse this wonderful medicine that did
so much for me-.
The old-fashioned remedies made from
roots and herbs are thes best for any
one to take Dreco is made from II diff
ferent roots, herbs. barks and berries.
These act on the stomach, bowels, kid
neys and purify the blood Dreco knocks
rheumatism out shortly; relieves catarrh
of the head and stomach; makes you
sleep soundly and creates good appe-
tite. AS blood purifier nothing can
equal Dreco. 1t puts stop to boils,
eczema and other blood affections.
All good druggists now sell Dreco and
is highly recommended in birmingham
by Norton Drug company Dreco is also
sold III Bessemer by the Fulton Drug
company, in Fairfield by Halls phar-
macy. in Wylam by Central pharmacy
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My, but that was a dandy dinner+'
said Andrew, pushing his dessert plate
away from him and drawing up his cup
of coffee. u want to tell you. puddin'
that when it comes to pannin', designin
and layin' out the blue prints for a din
ner that will tickle my palate you are
blue-ribbon winner.
II know I am of the earth. earthly.
but it seems to me that there is nothing
that so nearly compensates man for a
hard days work as to come into his own
home and find a first-class dinner and
a good looking wife behind the coffee
potr'
He lighted his cigarette and stirred his
coffee Imogene watched him intently
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curtains and stands, slim. exquisite
figure gathering to himself all the
brilliancy of the stage His red cos
tune from head to foot makes every
other thing appear significant-and,
because of this is an acknowledged
trick in color effect-the curtains back
of him, the room itself, are all dark and
somber.
If women would realize the power of
red. they would avoid it entirely or
treat it with the respect due to such
power
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No. f.
For a moment more the crook continued
to gave into Frances eyes. His face was
distorted with passion, cruel to the last
decree: he vas customer almost anyone
would have cheerfully avoided.
| The girl shrank back against Balm $
protecting figure and made not attempt
to answer Reds intense words.
Come on" the detective interrupted,
jerking at Reds arm Unless you want
to go through the Grand Central"
| The crowd opened way for the two
men and an instant later Frances
watched them disappear through the
doorway at the end of the car, still
another moment and the train slowly
gained Roadway until it left the station
behind.
You had a close CALL" man said to
! Balm. He knew the detective was on
the train and he was afraid of being
in the least They also said you couldn' t
taste it,
They They They!' repeated Andrew
They who?"
THE people who sold me the stuff
to put in your coffee said Imogen-
shifting. "rhey said if 1 just put one
of the powders in your coffee every day
for 10 days you would be entirely cured
of drinking"
| Cured of drinkingr' repeated Andrew
in establishment. DO you mean to tell
me that you are giving me liquor cure
Have l beaten you or i'll treated you
when the highballs got into my eye
balls?"
mo oh nor walled Imogene You
know it was nothing like that but you
are getting fat and I thought it was
because you took drink occasionally
and 1 don't like fat men, and / thought
would use this stuff and cure -ou or
drinking so you would stay SLIM
| She broke into a fit of sobbng. An
drew soothed her with the remark:
| you've cured me of drinking, all right.
| I'll never take another drink of coffee
| as long as | liver
| Copyright. 1919, by Twenty-frst Century
Press, Inc)
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RED TOUCHES ON BLACK

Many of the gowns that have red in
them are of black velvet. This combina-
ton was brought out in France and
America during the early october ex-
hibitions. The effect was Italian and
in keeping with the wide movement to-
ward the costumery of the Renais-
sance.
The sketch shows a frock worn at
luncheon party. 1t is of black velvet,
with d panel of bright red velvet run
ming down the front from neck to hem
1t is trimmed with rosettes of black
silk braid, and the hat is of red and
gold Cloth trimmed with outstanding
fantasies of black monkey fur.
The milliners have taken up this
latter fur as a novelty, and although
America would not accept the fashion
during the two years that France ex-
plotted it, there seems every indica-
ton of it's popularity this winter 1t
is shown on all manner of garments.
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The Disposition to Put Scarlet on Nv Ev-
eryday Gowns Has Reached =, pc
gree of opuIarity in America mat
Should Warn Women of Danger.

New York, Whenever scarlet is m
troduced into fashion as a dominating
color it is a veriable red nag.
wa, dore II Il admirable. Careless
" done If ruins the appearance of any
woman. The great artists touch red
sparingly, and when they do use it in
a great splash of color they make
somber hack ground. They realize that
all the attention will be centered on II.
Take, for instance, that blazing Ell
feet gotten by Mr.. John Barrymore IN
the last act of 1.-THE Jest" when he
Sins into the light from between two
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ahead with your tea-but don't delude
yourself into thinking that otherwise
any one is going to assume the bur-
dens of cleaning up after the meager
feast is over.
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WILLARD SALES COMPANY,
400-402 14th st. NV.
1918 Ford roadster.
1917 Oakland. 7-pass.
1917 Dodge touring.
1916 Buick roadster.
1916 Ford touring.
1916 Chevrolet Royal Mail.
1916 Maxwell touring.
1917 Light six Buick touring.
And many others to select from.
We also pay the highest cash prices for
used automobiles.
Credit to responsible parties.
Open evenings and Sundays, to l pm.
LIBERTY 6-cyl. limousine. in perfect condi
ton; all new tires; bargain Can be seen at
keene Garage, kalorama road. Call Col.
$40. Apt. 20. ss
CADILLAC limousine. S-cylinder; new tires;
perfect condition; also 4-cylinder Pope Hart
ford limousine; perfect shape; cheaps Keene
Garage. Call Col. $40, Apt. 20. g
FORD COUPE, 1918; first class shape.
Ford touring cars; choice of three.
Ford sedans; one with starter; both with
demountable rims and other extras.
Ford light delivery; overhauled.
Steuart's Garage. III 18th ne.
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OUR BOOKS WILL, SHOW that earn
Ing 30 per cent investment of $4,000.
Tha company offers for sale limited amount
of its capital stock for the purpose of expan-
son: rare chance for investors, large or
small; investigate. Address Box 12S-E. Star
Otfir
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
p. +. CARLEY.
Reliable Business Broker,
Continued.


SIT st. NV.
We make friends and keep them. Every
place sold means two friends, namely, the buy
or and the seller That Is why We DO business.
Inspect the following business places for sale
through this office:
Roomin. house, Mass. ave. NV; rooms; rent
S16.SU Sooo
Rooming house, 80 rooms. .-.............S 3 DOC
BOOMING house. NV. u .20C
RoOmin. house. s-w. 81 .WN
Also other houses at prices that mean sale
when inspected.
Auto accessory and vulcanizng business.
This place is a real money-maker and cheap at
5000.
Auto accessory and gas station one of the
busiest streets in Washington. See this place
by appointment through this office.
Motion picture theater. This is a chance to
buy of the best places in the city. Doing
fine business; excellent location. Seen only by
arrangement through this office. Price, 5000.
Confectionery; with living rooms; rent,
$50. good business. Price. SO, COO.
Cigars. stationery and confcctions 81 500.
One of the best paying delicatessen and
lunch rooms in Washington: location, near 18th
and SITS. NV. Price, $500.
Lunch near transfer station; with sew
eral nice living rooms. Price. $1,000.
stores; located near Dupont Circle; monthly
business. So, 500. Price right.
Fancy grocery and delicatessen stands in one
Of the best paying markets. Price, $500.
Bakery stand. 18th st. location. Price,
81 .00c.
The above places are real money-makers: no
hot air. That accounts for the numerous sales
p F. CARLEY.
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+. +. CARLEY.
Reliable Business Broker.
S1T l. st N W

GENTLEMAN OF liberal education and broad
business experience, desiring. for family and
property raSons. to remain in Washington after
his work in activity has terminated. will
consider position offering possibilities. re-
quiring executive force. legal training gen.
eral business experience. Adur.>s ..,.A -.
star office. StItinc particulars %
FOR SALE-Cafc doing good business: party
leaving city. Address Box L, Star office.
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lars each: unlimited possibilities and money
well secured. Address BOX 32i y. Star office.
WILL BUY furniture and lease of rooming
bous". northwest section. Address BOX 144-C,
Star Office. So
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FORMER OFFICER wants partner. with 1000.
as manager Of roofing manufacturing plant big
government demand Box Isl, 11th ST. branch.
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ONE NEW $50 OHIO Tuec electric vacuum
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box and is absolutely guaranteed. .Addres,
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WANTED

Restaurant or delcatessen. Must be good To-
cation and right price. Can pay cash. Give
price in first letter. l mean business Address
Box ID. Star office.