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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
GREAT BELIEVER
IN BLACK-DRAUCHT
Oklahoma Lady Tells How
Her Husband Believes in
Black Draught and
Uses 1t for Many
Ailments

Nowata Okla.-Mrs. w. b. Dawson.
a resident Of this place. says; my nus
hand is a great believer in Black
r.h+ and thinks it cures about ev-
erything.
1t is splendid for headache.
constipation (Which usually causes
,sadache), indigestion. or any kind OF
en trouble. and we just keep 1t ftr
,,s. troubles. l don't know when we
..t used 1t. and we always find It
satisfactory.
know it has done US both lots OF
yood and saved us many dollars use
=, in teaspoon doses at first and FOLLOW
,;.n small doses, and it sure does make
a person feel like new
1t cleanses the liver better than any
,rher liver tonic l have ever used. and
after taking a thorough course nature
asserts itself and you are not left in .
constipated condition that follows lot
OF other active medicines This 10 one
thing | like especially about It."
For over 20 years Thedford's Black
praught has been in use for many sim
pie ailments and today is a recognized
standard remedy in thousands Of family
medicine chests. 1t will pay you to keep
Black -Draught in the house for uss
when needed.
Your druggist sells adv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
DR.. EATON TELLS
WHAT FL V|GOR
IS DESIGNED FOR

"My 25 years of active practice have
proven to me in thousands of cases of
rheumatism, liver trouble, indigestion,
dyspepsia, nervousness, skin trouble,
kidney disorders, rundown condition and
similar ailments, that FL Vigor contains
the ingredients necessary to treat such
disorders" states Dr. R. l.. Eaton, man
ufacturer of Ell Vigor, the Famous Tonic
Prescription
Every bottle of FL Vigor is made I'M
der my personal supervision and contains
the following efficient herbs, roots and
minerals:
"Podophylum is one of the main ingre-
dents of Ell Vigor. 1t is used in the
treatment of habitual constipation, liver
trouble and sick headache
"Gentian is a bitter tonic and laxative.
intended to excite the appetite and aid
digestion
''Phytolacca, or poke root, is blood
purifier, used in the treatment OF rheu-
matism, blood disease and skin disorders.
"Salicylic acid is an ingredient of Ell
Vigor, it being used in the treatment of
rheumatism and as a preservative.
Potassium acetate is diuretic, a
solvent which is designed to aid in the
relief of rheumatism and disorders OF the
kidneys.
Magnesium sulphate. a saline ca
thartic appears in the Ell Vigor formula,
designed TO promote tnorousH iuHe-
tionng of the eliminative Oh gans and to
act as a laxative"
Eel Vigor is sold in Birmingham and
vicinity by the following leading drug
gists: Arnold Masberg Drug company,
Taylor drug company, Inc. Fulton Drug
company Bessemer; Rochester-Hall Drug
company, Ensley: Halls drug store. Fair
field; Slack Drug company, North Biz
mingham; East End Drug company, East
End; Birmingham Drug company. and by
leading druggists everywhere.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
WHOOP|NG COUGH
RUNNING WILD
Many Members of Same Family
Sick From Colds, Coughs
and Group
Cheney's Expectorant Gives
Quick Relief

Frequently whooping cough affects entire
families. In this case try Cheney's Expec-
torant The paroxysms will grow lighter
from its use and you will all feel much bet
ter in a short time. II wish to say you,
Cheney's Expectorant is the best medicine
| ever saw" says 1. A. Bate, of Blooming
burg. Ind. 81 have used it for three years
and have tried it thoroughly. particularly for
Group and whooping cough. Last winter
our children had very bad colds and coughs
and we gave them Expectorant. never dream
ing that they had whooping cough. In a
few weeks there was a great deal of whoop-
ing cough in our neighborhood. and we tried
our best to keep our children away from it,
hut could not. They were both exposed a
number of times and did not take it. After
that they were with children for whole
day at a time who had whooping cough.
This was positive proof to me that my chill
dren had had the whooping cough and that
lection that it had appeared only as an or
binary cold" Any druggist easily sup
ply you with a bottle of Cheney's Especto-
rant at slight cost. Try it-now-today.--
Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
BIRMINGHAM'S GROCERY
PRICES STILL AHEAD

Washington, November 20.--fSpeciaD
The latest available statistics from the
bureau of statistics. department 81 la
Dor, repeat previous reports that l3'r-
mingham PAYS more for its groceries
within the space OF year than any
other city tf the ritad st .tes.
The average family expenditure for
% principle food articles in certain of
the cities treated. follow:
Birmingham, $75s.46: Atlanta, $7o1. o.;
Charleston, $6s919; Dallas. $65a.03;
Jacksonville, $e99.s2: Mobile. $74S.S3;
New Orleans, s716S2; Richmond
$6so2s; Memphis, $746.Ss; San Fran
cisco. s453.5o; New York, $669.60: Bal
timore, $69335; Washington, $719.22.
From the figures of the department
a comparison of prices prevailing in
Atlanta. Birmingham and Mobile is
available.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
CLERKS FEES PAID
INTO TREASURY
Fees That Formerly En-
riched Clerk Goes to the
County Fund

A large transaction was made in the
courthouse yesterday when check for
SIC, 4S2.S7 was paid by Treasurer NJ "
Henry to w. J. Waldrop, circuit clerk
The amount was the clerks fees for all
cases in the criminal division where the
state failed to convict covering the pc
Rod from July, 1918. to July, 1918
The check was deposited in the bank
yesterday by Forney Brannon, deputy
clerk who will write one for the amount
today, and signed by Clerk w. J. Wal
drop will pass back into the hands OF
the treasurer to go into the general
fund"
Under the old system. abolished Jan
uary, 1917, this amount would have been
tho remuneration OF the circuit clerk, who
was then drawing his compensation under
the fee system But in yesterday case
it was only a transaction, the money
going back to practically the same office
where it first started.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21

Washington. November 2o,-(SpeciaD
After predicting that the democrats
will select Senator Underwood of Ala
bama. minority leader as successor to
the late Senator Martin, the cores
pendent of the New York Sun tele-
grs phs that paper from Washington.
There is no doubt but that an active
boom for Underwood as democratic
nominee for the presidency will follow
his elevation to the Senate leadership.
The fact that he comes from one OF
the states of the solid south will mill :
tate against him, it is believed, though
he is extremely popular in the south,
and probably will be able to command
many of the southern delegations to
the convention.
TT will be remembered that Under
wood was no rank outsider in the
democratic convention at Baltimore.
He is probably the only man of the
six principle contenders who has not
been eliminated since that time
Champ Clark has become old, too
old for the place, 1t is generally
thought. William Jennings Bryan
eliminated himself as a member of Will
sons cabinet Thomas r. Marshall has
gone down into obscurity as result Of
two terms as vice president.
'Judscn Harmon of Chic, has been
forgotten.
"Underwood's friends are enthusiastic
and are i3llying around him Cor mi.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
NelU York Paper Forsees
Big Underwood Boom
Government Figures Show Birmingham Pays More for
Groceries Per Capita Than Amy Other City in Coun-
try-Railroad Bill Goes Through
ny HUGH w. ROBERTS

Hitchcock will not offer himself as a
candidate. In that event. Senator I'm
derwoods election would be made
unanimous. Senator Simmons of North
Carolina, mentioned as a possible cam
didate, has declared that he could not
permit the use of his name in the
caucus.
Senator Hitchcock will call the eau
Gus Immediately after Congress con-
venes in December. The election of
Senator Underwood will follow. The
election will be the recognition by the
Senate of the fitness and gift for lead
ership displayed by the Albanian
while a member of the House. 1t will
be the reputation of WORKOUT system
of priority.
Senator Underwood will be the first
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
Take ''Dodson's Liver Tone" InsteadI

When you feel bilious, sluggish,
sonstipated and all knocked out and
believe you need dose of dangerous
calomel, just remember that your
druggist sells for a few cents large
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone, which
is entirely vegetable and pleasant to
take and is perfect substitute for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
FARMERS ON RECORD
AGAINST UNIVERSAL
MILITARY TRAINING

Memphis, November 20.-The Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union OF
America, at the closing session of its an
nual convention here today, went on rec
ord rs opposed to universal military train
ing, urged that the federal farm loan act
be amended to permit loans to farmers
who 20 not own land, as well as to land
owners and proposed that only prac-
teal working farmer be appointed to the
office of Secretary of Agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21

Memphis. November 20-After selecting
Macon, Ga. as its meeting place in 1920
and electing officers. the Southern Assoc
citation of Ice Cream Manufacturers adj
journcsi its annual convection here late To-
day. Sugar prices and costs of production
were discussed today. and 1t was predict
ed that the price of ice cream will have
to be advanced next year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
Washington Bureau The Age Herald
500 Davidson BuitdiUe

Washington. November 20.-(SpeciaD
The election of Senator Underwood as
democratic leader of the Senate is as
sured. Twenty-four senator's, consti-
tuting a majority. have voluntarily
pledged their support. -Four others
have intimated the probability that
they would support the Albanian. AS
the election of Senator Underwood is
certain. the chances are that Senator
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21

calomel. 1t is guaranteed to start
your liver without stirring you up
inside, and can not salivate.
Don't take calomel! 1t makes you
sick the next day; it loses you days
work. Dodson's Liver Tone straight
ems you right up and you feel great.
Give it to the children because it is
perfectly harmless and doesn't grippe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
BANkHEADS WILL
STAY AT CAPITAL

Washington, November 20-tSpeciaD
Senator Bankhead and Representative
Bankhead will remain in Washington
during the recess Representatives
Steagall and Almon left for Alabama
tonight other members will go to-
morrow and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
For the Good of
the Community


been outdistanced in this respect.
For the last 100 years sugar cane has
been raised in Alabama but only in small
quantities, and that which hsa been raised
has been consumed by the farmers who
raised it and their families
1t is not generally known that Ala
bama-grown sugar cane is richer in sugar
than the cane grown in the lowlands of
Louisiana, but tests are said to have dem
onstrated this to be fact.
In 1913, $1,000 acres were planted to
sugar cane in Alabama which yielded
over 100000 gallons of syrup, valued at
an average of ST a gallon In the last ten
years growing cane has developed from a
home to a commercial industry condi-
ton confirmed by the constant increase in
acreage and yield
Referring to this not inconsiderable
farm crop the Mobile Register says:
Contrary to general belief the quality
of the syrup produced in the sandy loan
uplands of Middle and South Alabama is
very high. The juice contains an average
of about rs per cent more sugar than that
obtained from the cane grown in the black
lowlands of Mississippi. Taking the aver
age yield per acre of 20 tons Of stalks, the
yield for Alabama, the delta farmer must
produce rs tons of stalks to get the same
syrup yield as his neighbor in the uplands
or in Alabama. The production of syrup
has been fostered and improved in sew
eral ways. The price per gallon for syrup
has increased. The growers are better
equipped to sell their product and put it
up IN better containers. They manufac-
ture better quality of syrup than for
merly. They have improved machinery
for crushing the cane, which leaves a
smaller percentage in the stalk or ba-
gasse. They have steam evaporating
plants which reduce the juice more uni
formly and economically. The manufac-
ture of syrup from sugar cane has become
an established industry and is annually
developing. It is profitable and the mar
ket is wide. The state agricultural author
tiles advocate cane as an important and
desirable factor in crop rotation and di-
versified farming and the almost GER
tainty of getting good crop only adds to
it's desirability Mobile county farmers
are planting much greater cane acreage
than formerly, tendency that will prob
ably be still more marked next year be-
cause of the good price the product COM
mands"
Not only has the boil weevil compelled
the Alabama farmers to turn from cotton
to grain and livestock, but they are now
producing corn, peanuts, sweet potatoes,
sugar cane and velvet beans that almost
equal in value the cotton crop of the state.
In few more years, with this rate of
increase maintained, cotton will be a Sec
ondary, instead of the leading, crop of the
state. And the farmers are coming to be
more Independent every year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21
It'll soon be i'm Museums

Calomel loses you dayl You know what calomel is It's
mercury; quicksilver. Caome is dangerous crashes into
bile like dynamite crampng and sckening you Caome
attacks the bones and should never be put into your system
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-21

democratic leader Of the Senate ever
elected before having completed at
least one term.
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nority leadership as a means of boost
ing his candidacy tor President"
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Among the various automobile meters
is one that shows how many miles are
being travelled to each gallon of fuel.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-01-17

fore we all.had a mighty nice time.
After staying 4 days at Camp Mer-
rift, we left the morning of the 9th
of August for the ferry which was
a 6 mile hike, and l must say it was
a Yer ytiresOme one, as most of the
time we were going up grade and our
weigh less than 60 or TO pounds. Just
before we reached the landing we had
to go down a mountain side which
wasn't a very pleasant job: we final
Iy hit the landing which is called Al
p,ne landing. Right at the landing
stands Corvallis Quarters. 30 per
haps YOU will know where | oaugh,
the ferry. We then sailed for New
York and boarded u Transport. the
SIS. Balmoral Castle. which belongs
to the Union Castle line OF England.
After spending this night on the
ship, we sailed on the morning Of the
eth for Liverpool England. passing
through the Irish Sea, which was Il
pretty sight TO see. On our way -vel
we only passed three iccbergs which
| can tell anything about. and you can
bet your life they were monsters. At
one time we were very near New
Foundland, SO you can see that we
covered some territory. AS for the
weather, we We're very lucky in that
respect, as we certainly had pretty
weather all the way ovr. Quite a
number of the boys were sea sick. but
them not being used to long trips
on the water. We landed in Liver
pool the morning of August 2lst and
after spending 6 hours in that place
taking in all the sights that l could
and found it to be a real pretty city.
We then caught the train for South
ampton, England, passing through the
Yorkshire hills and stopping off at
different places including Manches-
ter. Leinster, Birmingham. Oxford,
Great Marlin, Reading, Winchester.
and Southampton. Unloaded at
Southampton and marched s miles
a rest camp. after spending 4
hours there we marched back to
Southampton and boarded the boat
for La Harve, France. crossing the
English Channel. l must say that
! certainly fell in love with England,
for it is certainly some beautiful
country. | wouldn't take a pretty
for my trip through there. as | saw
aomessights that. I will never forget.
We. landed IN La Harve, France the
of August 22nd, and marched
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-01-17
J. J. Horton

II miles to another rest camp and
spent the night there. Leaving camp
the next day about noon, we had to
march back to La Harve to board
oul train for Vannes, where our
school was. Our cars, as / called
them, were box cars, and We had
i days riding in them. On our way
to Fannes we stopped over at Rouen
for l hour. ii being the place where
Joan Of Arc WAS burned; We also
! stopped at La Mann. La Vale and
Rennes for 10 hours, changed cars
there for Vannes, arrived at Vannes
the morning Of August 25th and walk
cd to Camp De MencOn. which was
:. miles. The whole bunch, | think.
we're pretty we'll played out. but
nevertheless enjoyed the whole trip.
While at Mencon l attended the Ar
tillcry school for the instruction of
The French 70 NJ NJ gun. of which l
certainly did enjoy studying. Must
.ay that it is 4 great gun, and |
think | have it down pretty well. !
was we'll pleased with the camp in
general. While there | visited YARNS
and found the French people nice,
sOciahle and cOngenial in every re-
spect, and more than willing 10 help
IS out wherever :;..% cai.. We stay
cd "a Nencon until the list OF Sept.
OH which day we caught the train
for Massac, France, arriving at Mas
SAGE on the evening of the 21st,
which place we joined III Regiment.
/ was very glad to see all the boys
md found them looking so well.
specially Charlie. Louis and some
others. AS this wasn't any camp, the
joys were quartered~in barns, which
Of course wasn't as nice as the
camps. We stayed there until the
26th of September, and left on foot
for Camp Cortquidon-leaving Mas
sac at 1880 a. m., and arriving at
Camp Cortquidon at 4:3O p. M, in
all, marching a distance of "a miles.
which | must say was not a very
pleasant walk. However, | was glad
to get back to a camp The camp was
One of the old French Artillery
Camps and built on the French style.
While there I received passes to visit
Rennes, which is considered the old
est city in France. The only thing
| regretted was that ! only had "a
hours there instead of a week. |
took in all that | possibly could in
one day. We. stayed at Cortquidon
until Nov. Ia, and then pulled out
and left for our present camp. Val
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-01-17

dahon, which is not but a few miles
. located in the foothills of Alps. On
/ this trip we had to ride 3 days in
box cars, which is called by the boys
"Side Door Pullmans." On this trip
we passed through the prettiest part
! of France and some of the scenery
We saw can't be beat anywhere. We
passed through Versailles, Dejor.
Besconcon and several other pretty
towns. Among the prettiest towns
we saw was Versailles, the home cf
Kings and Queens. 1t was certainly
some pretty place, and looked as
! though it was well kept up. Miluh,
France, was the nerest we got to
Paris. which is about i miles, how
ever we were able to see Eifel Tower.
Would like to have had the pleasure
OF visiting London and Paris, but 50
far | haven't had no chance to see
them. Had the pleasure of making
a nice trip the past Sunday through
the foothills of the Alps and must
say | certainly had a fine time. Vis-
tied several pretty towns and saw Il
mighty pretty waterfall and can
yOn. The camp we are in now l must
say is certainly a beauty and modern
j. every respect. Our barracks r
Two story and stone and very com
Portable. Yesterday we had a very
light snow, but | don't think it will
be long before we will get enough of
it. as it looks as though it is coming
this way. Was told the other day that
we are something like 1000 feet
above sea level, so you can imagine
how it feels here.
Received your letter the othec
day, also one from Aunt Julia and
was indeed glad to hear from you
both. Tell Aunt Julia | wrote her
several weeks back, also wrote her
yesterday.
Well, papa, as | have told you as
much about my trip as l can remem-
Der and trust that you will enjoy
reading it. You can let all the family
see it, for you are the only one I
an write this much to.
| am still enjoying good health and :
Just about as fat as ever. Give NV
regards to all the family and trust
ing all are we'll. Will close for this
time. with best regards to yourself
and Aunt Julia.
From your son
FLOYD:
Mech. F. Ray. Hq. Co., 14Oth F.
A, A. E. F.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1919-01-17

Mary P Durham, 100 Id. poultry feed.
Second best pullet, Ira Bradford, 50
cash: second best cockerel, Maggie
buckingham, premium.
am planning and hoping to get
every boy and girl in the county to
do some kind of club work'in order
to learn and know how to do those
things that will be a help to them in
the future.
| am also planning and hoping to
get every community thoroughly or
Canized in order that we may be able
to better the condition of all. Have
better workers, better farms, better
stock and better homes and in them
peaceable, law abiding, liberty low
ing, Christian people.
Thanking all for their cooperation.
l am.
Sincerely
A. H. Henderson.
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