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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
Love Affairs of a Lonely Woman
By MARY HALR

I your dress and here two nice little places
 up near Grand Central where they sell
 Paris made bonnets made in America
 Now. you can take your choice: I knew
 you'd have a hard time finding them with
 out the aid of friend"
 l "T haven't a friend in New York" lane responded, taking the memorandum T l cart understand your kindness l Business, absolute business. on which 1 I'll make a profit said Mortimer, turn ing to scrutinize the new stationery. But how do you know so well where
 to buy women's clothes" was Jane's un- | comfortable question. which she regretted an instant later an impertinence.
 Not through business. absolute busi- ness,' ehuckled Mortimer, with a droll 1 expression, and his mouth drew into a
 mimicry of sadness, and .<egret to say ! that l never made profit on my knowl- edge yet. Let us hope that this time my
 lCcks runs better"
 | Jane was puzzled at his words, and Nor timer sat back from his desk studying
 her with the analytical appraisal of an
 artist looking at a new model Jane 1 blushed, she knew not why. You'll be very attractive in a nice soft blue, and with your hair fixed just as I you have it-it looks tender and innocent and dreamy said Mortimer, thinking aloud. T wonder why you have never been grabbed up and carried to the village parsonage by some middle west Lochin- var?"
 Jane turned toward the door, more em- barrassed than at any time since she had entered.
 T have never had a love affair, MT Mortimer" she blurted out before she realized it. And then, catching herself, she added, q want to do my best in your a,,, ,,&Io x,rin lK talk business, Mir Mortimer"
 He sprang from his chair, the retort bringing a flush to the handsome face.
 T beg your pardon, Miss Brown. l will talk only business hereafter" His apology was genuine, ard Jane hurried from the office for her arduous duties in the shop ping district feeling that she had scored a distinct moral victory with her one phrase
 From her readings Jane had gained a SC cond-hand knowledge of the dangers hich beset the path of many young business men in the big city. Yet. she had always believed that tact reserve, hard work which would make her indispensable to an employer from a purely cash-reg- ister angle, were the safest pieces of armor for the defense of any good woman. Now, she felt there had been esta blished this barrier of protection and although still disturbed at the thought that for several weeks she must be under finan- cial obligation for the new clothes, which she assuredlv intended paying for from he, salary, she went about her shopping with an easier mind and hopes for the future bouyed to a high pitch
 After the girl had left the office, Nor. timer sat musing, as he lit cigar
 Shes an unusual type, and is no fool with all her good looks and the old fashioned garden manner" unused the
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MT. and Mrs. W. C. Baty entertained with dinner party Thursday evening for their son, Marvin Baty. and the in-
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No. 6.
 In the corridor of the office building Jane Brown walked as though in a dream. IL all seemed so unreal It was so absolutely illogical and unlike any thing she had ever read about in New York stories.
 Here she, country school teacher, equipped for secretarial work with merely the preparation of her correspondence school lessons, engaged for responsible work in a business -Brokerage which she had had no experience in her life Then to be walking forth within 15 minutes after she entered it. from the of flee of her new employer, with s1Oo in her possession. with which to purchase clothes-al within 24 hours of her arrival in New York as a perfect stranger!
 My gracious she exclaimed, as she looked down at the bills still clutched in her nervous hand, "I did not even give him receipt and he does not know my address in this big city. I must go back"
 Return she did, and much to the sur prise of Mortimer. now engrossed in the study of some new letterheads and en- velopes which printers boy had just delivered.
 What's the troube?" he asked. and when Jane explained he laughed merrily. adding, My dear Miss Brown, l don't want receipt although it would be wise to have your residence address. l looked at your reference from the minister and the school superintendent and from the manager of the public library in that little town of yours, and l looked in your honest eyes. knew you were de- pendable, or else I would never have taken you so quickly or trusted you so soon. I have dealt with crooks many times in my life and can tell them as a cat can scent a mouse! My ability to judge green honesty is my best asset" and here he laughed q bit mysteriously, as Jane thought
 But, there, now, hurry uptown, and get the shoes and the hat and the dress" He drew out his god-d decorated fountain pen, and started seribblins on pad of paper, as Jane turned away somewhat puzzled Here, Miss Brown, here are two of the best shops for the shoes. and I will write their addresses and what car to take there''
 Writing again, he added And here for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
SOLDIERS SERVICE

Rev. w. F. Prcer will preach at hotb services at the First Baptist church Sun day An interesting service will be held bat the Sunday school at s:45 o'clock. when welcome will be given to the re- turned soldiers. Supt N B. Parker will deliver the welcome address for tbe s,,n. day school. and C. C. Moseley will ex tend the welcome in behalf of the Baraca class. The Baptist male quartet will sing several numbers and the following programme will be carried out. "Riches of Love. fSargent. male quartet: reading. Home Again." Miss Ruth Price. violin solo, Miss Mary Harris
 At the Il o'clock service the following musical programme will be rendered: Prelude, Devotion" "A Clean Heart
 Byshee>, male quartet Drifting :, (Hackeman), ladies quartet: offertory postlude by Leyback. Evening service will be demobiization of the service flag. Every soldier in Bessemer is in- vited to attend, a space in the church being reserved for them The welcome address in behalf of-the church will be delis cred by Maj. T. T. Huey, and the response will be given by Capt George Murrah The subject of Rev. w P Prices sermon will be, Things Worth Dying For'
 The following musical programme will be presented: Prelude, "Berceuse,' Ger ridel; chorus, lat the Battle Front choir: anthem, All the Ends of the Earth" tsudds): "Offertoire," CBattman): solo. Calvary" Mir. Ralph Price, ..My Anchor Holds (Towner). male quartet
 DINNER PARTY
 MT. and Mrs. w. C. Baty entertained with a dinner party Thursday evening for their son. Marvin Baty. and the in
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upon a nervous breakdown, which oc- cured at the closing exercises of the school in which she taught. The hand some floral offerings attested her popu- larity in the district. The funeral serv- ices were conducted by Rev. l. r. Swal- low, and interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery.
 She is survived by her mother, Mrs. A. M. Keith, two sisters, Mrs. Moss Hines and Mrs. Pearl Barnhsrt of Chat tanooga, five brothers. Shook, Strahl and H. D. Keith of Ensley, and j. A. and S. r Keith of Bessemer. The following acted as pallbearers: l.. $. Moorer, l.. B. Bradley, Gardner Goodwin. W. E. Surratt NJ. J. Brooks and MT. Pearson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
German Sub Leaves for
 Trip Up Mississippi

New orleans, June 6,-The German submarine UB-SS. one of the undersea craft surrendered to the United States navy, left today for voyage up tae Mississippi river as far as St. Louis. Lieutenant Commander J L. .Neilsoh. in charge, announced that the U-bodt will begin it's return trip July 12 and will make stops at cities on the voy ! age going up as well as down the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, June 6.--tSpecial. "A re- survey is being made of Cedar Hill cemetery by City Engineer w. H. Stevens as the initial step toward making a number of improvements in Bessemer's burial ground. In addition to re-survey of the old plat, new territory is being surveyed and laid off adjoining both the white and ne- gro sections. A separate entrance will be made to the negro section and new driveways will be built It is ex- pected that the question of laying water pipes to the cemetery will oe taken up while the work is in prog ress and some plan will be made by which running water may be secured at the cemetery. The cemetery has been greatly improved this spring py the committee from the Civic leag' e Tn the way of cleaning off the ground, planting hedge around the grounds and in other ways beautifying the place.
 pr. J. D. Bowling spent some time in the city Friday in consulta tion with Mayor B. C. Jones, Sanitary Inspector Spencer, o. V. Bishop and others :n regard to the sanitary conditions in the city. Accompanied by MT. Spen- eer he inspected several sections of the city and made recommendations m regard to the cleanup proposed at the last meeting of the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
MISS ORRIE FIFTH

Funeral services were held over the re- mains of Miss Orre Heith. Friday after noon at , o'clock. at the residence of her brother S. P. Keith. Miss Keith died in Atlanta Thursday, and her un- timely death has saddeued the many friends she had in Besse,rer where she formerly lived and attended school. She was x years of age and made her home in South Carolina with her sister, Mrs.
 Moss Hines. Death followed quickly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07

vited guests were members of Mir Batys fraternity, A. T. O., at the Birmingham Southern college.
 the young men by her daughter, Miss Ka atherine Baty. A large basket of sweet peas made the floral centerpiece for the table, and dinner ins several courses was served to the following: Herbert Byars, Hugh Smith, George Reynolds, Vaughn Howard Cedric Reynolds. Mer- ritt Shores, Joe Rolls and Marvin Baty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-07
CHURCH CAMPAIGN

campaign is being carried on hs members of the First Methodist church tnls week to have every member pres. ent at the morning service Sunday hegular attendants are looking uv members who do not attend regular,1 ana urging them to be present at inc service. No special programme will De rendered, but by request of the pastor 1t will be Ego to church, Sun day TOT members of the church Auto moDlies will be provided for many of the members who are unable to at- tend the services regularly and every effort is being made to have a reco, I attendance
 The Epworth leag gue of the First uatb- odist church will hold their regular meet ihg sunday evening at o'clock. An in terestins programme has been preua red ana members are urged to attend.
 E. II. Hutchinson, pastor of the Chris tan cnurcn, IS preaching a series of ser mons on Pauls missionary journey through Asia Minor, and the subject of hls sermon Sunday morning will he
 Paul and Barnabas at Iconium'; in the evening his subject will be 'The Signs of Gods Kingdom or Is Christianity q Failure Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. and Christian Endeavor society at s:45 D. m.
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broker. T must not make a fool of myself l have done with other pretty secre- tarles. She will be too useful in the business" And he smoked in silence Copyright, 1919, Thompson Feature
 Service9
 (Continued Tomorrow.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
ACCUSED FRENCHMAN DIES
Luis Tunnel, Deputy, Was Charged
With Trading With Huns.

Paris, Jan. Luis Tunnel, repre-
sentative in the chamber of deputies
for the Cotes-Du-Nord, who was ar
rested in October, 1917, on charges of
trading with the enemy, is dead.
The discovery of $4,000 Swiss francs
in the cloak room in the chamber of
deputies used by Deputy Tunnel was
one of the first disclosures in the in
vestigation of the Defeatist movement
in France. Tunnel refused to divulge
the origin of the money and with his
wife was arrested In July, 1918, it
was announced that Deputy Tunnel
would be charged with revealing in
telligence to the enemy. an offense
punishable by DEATH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
SENATOR WARK IN FRANCE
Montgomery County Captain Probably
Will Not Be in Legislature.

Independence, Kan, Jan. 7.-When
the Kansas legislature meets January
10, it now seems probable that Mont
gomery county will be without repre-
sentation in the senate, unless Capt
George Wark returns from France in
time. to take his seat as senator from
this county.
At the first call for volunteers Sena-
tor Wark organized company at
his home town of Caney. and was Sc
lected as captain of the company. He
went with his company to Camp Doni-
phan, and while he was not permitted
to accompany it to France, he was
given another assignment as captain
and has seen six months service on
the front. He suffered some slight in
juries on the field of battle and was
awarded a medal for distinguished
service in battle. 1t is thought even
tho Captain Wark fails to reach home
in time for the opening of the legisla-
ture, he will be here in time to par
ticipate in the active work of the SEN
ate before the session is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in
good condition. be careful what you
wash 1t with
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and
is very harmful Just plain mulsified
cocoanut oil (Which is pure and en-
tirely greaseless). is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub it in. One or two tea
spoonfuls will make an abundance of
rich. creamy lather, and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroly. The lather
rinses out easily and removes every
particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and ex-
cessive oil. The hair dries quickly
and evenly. and it leaves it fine and
silky, bright, fluffy and easy to man
age.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t is very
cheap, and few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months.
advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
SCOUTS GUARD HEALTH
Boys Organization Here Will Help To
Prevent Spread of Disease.

In campaign of education to aid
in preventing influenza or other con-
tagious disease from gaining a foot
hold in Topeka, the Boy Scouts expect
to be a factor of no little importance.
1t is expected to make this cam
paign one of the most intensive efforts
to improve sanitary conditions in the
city that has ever been attempted.
Every citizen will be expected to assist
in detecting disease and in helping to
eliminate its menace to other people.
In a conference held Saturday be-
tween the scout leaders and Commits
sioner W. L. Porter and DR.. H. l..
Clark, it was arranged that the Boy
Scouts should distribute literature
dealing with the adopted sanitary
measures turnout business and resi-
dencei districts. Scouts will also act
as sanitary inspectors of the streets
and alleys Unsanitary piles of rubbish
and refuse will be reported t'ithe city
health department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
CONFIRMS THE SENTENCE
President Back of Court Martial in
Bucklew Case,

Washington, Jan. president Will
son has confirmed sentence of dis
missal from the army imposed by
court martial at Camp Funston, Kan.
upon Captain Sam Bucklew, a national
army infantry officer. The official Or
der published by the war department
shows that Captain Bucklew was
found guilty of failing to property
account for all funds and material in
connection with the construction of a
theater at Camp Funston. of failing
until directed to do SO by his superior
officer to account for a communsty
home fund entrusted to him by an
association of colored citizens. and of
wrongfully disposing of $1.131 worth
of government lumber and material.
A report of the officers dismissal pub
lished previously said enormously that
he was convicted of converting to his
own use the colored citizens funds.
The order shows he was acquitted of
that charge and of several other
charges in the series brought against
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
One of our Marinello
operators just
completed a course
in the relief
of foot troubles

Miss Harriet Huffer, one of our
expert Marinello Operators, has
just completed a course of special
training in the care of the feet.
Moreover, she was granted a
diploma after a strict and search
ing examination.
The Course of Instruction was
furnished by The Wizard Foot APP
pliance Co. of st. Louis
This course teaches enough about
the bones of the feet and their re-
lation to foot troubles to enable
the graduates to recognize these
troubles and to relieve them by
means of the Wizard System. of
Foot Appliances and Helps.
The examination is by no means
easy-in fact, a good many stu
dents fail in their first attempt to
pass because they do not realize
that it is bona fide test of their
ability to take care of their Gus
toners feet.
Miss Huffer has passed the ex-
animation and fairly earned her
diploma and deserves good deal
of credit for her work.
If you have foot troubles of any
kind. consult Miss Huffer-in the
MarinelIo Shop
on the Mezzanino
Phone $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07

shell that broke the leg of Lieutenant
Thompson of the 34lst.
Melvin Thomas. who is among the
wounded in the declaration hospital
was with company OF the S4lst.
He is from Sterling, Colorado. Com
pany "C'' commanded by Captain Mel
lier was used mostly behind the $500.
All-Kansas infantry regiment. says
Thomas who declares that the Kansas
regiment was conceded one OF the
best in line.
1T rained day and night from the
18th of September on" says Thomas.
ut wasn't so bad on the st. Mihlei
drive, but the going was awful in the
Argonne. At night when we had to
dig in we simply laid in holes in the
mud, which at once filled with water,
In the Argonne Thomas was hit IN
the hand but kept going. Then a
machine gun bullet scored his arm.
Soon afterward he commenced to de-
velop an extreme case of rheumatism
from the cold and wet but he refused
to given in. 1t was only after shell
broke his arm and leg that he was
put out of action and was finally car
ried to the rear.
With New York eager and anxious
to entertain every convalescent who
can get out, Thomas is one of the I'M
fortunates who cannot move from his
bed being doubly incapacitated by
wounds and rheumatism He is still
a long way from home, but he is on
his way, and the fact makes him one
of the happiest patients in the big
ward.
Paid for Brilliant Record.
Harry G. Felt of Company H of the
354th infantry tells a story which
would indicate that the Eighty-ninth
division paid dearly for it's brilliant
record in the Argonne.
Il was using an automatic rifle in
the Argonne," says Felt. I'VE ad-
vanced thru the mud and the under
brush against about everything the
Germans could send at US. There
weren't many trees left as the shell
fire had pretty well knocked them tic
pieces, but the undergrowt:l made il
very hard for us al we suffered many
casualties from the German guns.
AT the time 1 was wounded on
November 2, our company had only
about eighty men left. What hap
pened afterward don't know. OF
course. but I have heard that they
made good all the way. The Eighty
ninth was being used as a shock di-
vision between the First and Second
divisions"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
NOT PART OF WORK
II. C. Home Service Section Can't Get
Soldiers Discharged.

There is an impression prevalent,
that the Red Cross which can and does
do so much for the soldiers and sail
ors. is also an effective agent in Sc
curing the release or discharge of men
in the service. The idea is fallacious
and should be corrected, according to
Mrs. C.. w. Seely. secretary of the
Home Service section of the Topeka
Red Cross Chapter.
The home service sections can do
nothing of it's own volition, says Mrs.
Seely, in securing discharges. How
ever, if the commanding officer of a
man in the army should write in to a
home service section requesting an
investigation of conditions at home
from which 1t is possible for the Of
ficer to form an estimate of the urg-
ency with which the discharge should
be granted or not, it endeavors to
render a report as impartial as it Is
possible to gather. Under the regu-
lations of the war department the
Red Cross is not permitted or expect
ed to make any active effort in Sc
curing the discharge of any man in
the service.
In attempting to secure discharge
man must have an affidavit from
his wife and one each from two other
disinterested parties not relatives or
to whom he owes no money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
THIN PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain BitrOPhOsphate to
Put on Firm. Healthy Flesh and
to Increase strength, VigOr
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually Bong
advertised fer the purpose of making thln
people fIeshy. developing arms. neck and
bust and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines OF health
and beauty there are evidently thousands
of men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinness.
Thinuess and weakness are usually que
to starred nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained in modern
foods Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so well as
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitro-phosphate, which is mex
peusive and is sold by most all druggists
under a guarantee of satisfaction or money
back. Bv feeding the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the neces-
sary phosphoric food elements. bitro- phos-
phate quickly produces a welcome trans
formation in the appearance; the increase
in weight frequently being astonishing
This increase in weight also carries
with it general Improvement in the health
Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack of en-
ergy, which nearly always accompany ex-
cessfve thinness, soon disappear duh eyes
become bright, and pale cheeks glow with
the bloom of perfect health.
CAUTION-Although phosphate is
unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
sIeepessness and general weakness. it
should not. owing to its remarkable flesh
growing properties. be used by anyone who
does not desire to put on flesh.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-07
WITHOUT A 0UIvER
Boy of Eighty-Ninth Looked
SCI God in the Eye.
Being Knocked Over by Shell
Did Not Unnerve Him.
FUNSTON DIVISION PRAISED
Middle Westerners Showed
How They Could Fight.
Stories of Their Gameness Be-
ing Told in New York.

Debarkation Hospital No. 3, New
York, Jan. THE seth division was
just entering the Argonne forest
against a tornado of steel. The 431st
machine gun battalion, lying flat along
the edgs of a road along which had
once been trees, was l&ying down a
machine gun barrage to pro. 9ct the
advancing infantry.
Shells, were bursting in front and
behind them. The Hun had the d.
rectien down nicely but fortunately
was a little off on his range. Finally
one shell bursting closein front KICK
ed up a wave of dirt that rolled one
gun and gunner right over backN ARDS
The boy sat up. righted his gun
and carefully cleaned it off. Then
as he snuggled down to work again
he turned to the man next in line.
Say" he called. Il was looking
God right in the eye that time"
The man next in line. Leonard
Westgate, of Company "A" is the first
to bring back direct word from the
341st. which is composed mostly OF
Nebraska boys. and he told the story
as he lay on his coat in one OF the
wards of the big New ork hospital.
Were Some Fighters.
THE 341st were good nervy men"
saws Westgate, "knd altho 1 am from
another portion of the country 1 will
have to hand it to those fellows from
the Middle West. They were sure
fighters"
Westgate was wounded on the Ar
gonne on November .. by the same