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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
cIoeks That Sneak.

Clocks without hands or faces are
now common In Switzerland. The time
niece stands in the hall, and, when a
button is pressed. by means Of phono-
graphic arrangements It calls out
sHalf-past FIVE" or give minutes to
nine" as the case may be.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
On Loving.

"What I can't understand is that II
people want to be loved-and every.
body does-why in the name Of good
ness don't they do little. loving on
their own accounti You needn't ex-
pect to get what You don't give.
sKitty Canarz.n by Kate = Bosher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11

"The art of agriculture 10 extremely
profitable to- those who undesstand u;
but IL brings the gresssst trouele sna
misery upon the farmers who UNDERTAKE
Il without knowledge" wrote 1snophon
many centuries ago. What he wrote 10
still q true ssteei.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
have spoiled my pleasure for the even

have spoiled my pleasure for the even.
ing.
Every uniform that came In the door
gave me cause to worry until was
sure it was not coming in my direction
I don't suppose there was single sol.
dier who came in the door whom /
didn't follow to his seat-with my
eyes.
Just before they lowered the lights,
two German officers entered. They
stood at the door for moment look
ing the place over. Then they made a
bee!ine in my direction and must
confess my heart started to beat q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11

Corresgondence ON practical Agricultural topic
soncitad. Address all communications In.
senoed for this department 70 HUHr d
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem.
ocrst. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
Golden Deed.

Phillips Brooks said; HE who helps
atchild helps humanity with distinct
ness, an immediateness, which no 9th
er help given In any other stage of hu-
man life can possibly give s..s,s I
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
Daily rheuslst

Human Improvement 10 from within
Outward-Vfvude. y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-03-11
FOR SALE.

FUR SALE,
i, ! Driving sleigh, 1 set one-horse
T, T.us, driving harness, I Ford
,S;as l;ucS. | also sell asphalt strip
angies and roofing and shesthing
sser' ssis MAURICE L. MOVES,
South Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
The Wonder
 Medicine
 Of the Age
Positively Marvellous Results Follow the Use of Sulferro- Sol in Cases of Rheumatism, Indigestion, Eczema and Other Skin Troubles.

People call Sulferro-Sol "The Wonder Medicine" It produces most surprising results in Rheumatism, Indigestion, Eczema and other skin and blood troubles.
 Tt makes ycu all over again." is one comment from lady who won her fight for health ty taking it. Sulferro Sol is Natures own remedy. It comes right out of the earth-a solution of sulphur and iron with other minerals and salts that are beneficial to the system. Thou sands have used it and many have tes- tified under oath that it has wonderful healing power. It contains no alcohol or dope, and therefore gives no artificial stimulation. If you suffer with any of the diseases named, or if you feel gener- ally run down or weak, try Sulferro- Sol and find out what it will quickly do in improving your condition. Your drug gist can supply you. Refuse any sub stitute. There is no medicine like Sul- ferro- o-Sol-nothing just as good"
 Manufactured by the Suferro- Sol Co. Montgomery. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
NEWS OF ENSLEY

A banquet rendered the membership of the mems class at the First Methodist church last evening was a fitting culmi- ration of the recent contest inaugurated by the class to secure new members.
 Two months ago the class had regu- lar attendance of IS men who were or ganized into two divisions, tfIe Reds anu the Blues, and thorough canvass was made of men in the district for mem- bership in the class. As a result of the work on last Sunday the class had an attendance of 262. The Reds secured the largest number of members and as a courtesy to the winners and the new mem mbers the losers gave the banquet.
 c. w. Sanders, who is president of the class acted as toastmaster. The prin- cipal speaker was Dr. McNeil, who has recently become pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church His talk was a real inspiration and the brotherhood of the class joined heartily in welcoming him to the city.
 Short talks were made by the dlfferene members of the class and w. E. Turnip- seed. who IS teacher of the class. The attendance was the largest in the histor, of Ensley's banquets.
 Music was furnished by seven piece orchestra from the Hunter Street Bap- tist church. Solos were sung by Mrs H. J. Cummings Miss Ellen Dupuy and Arthur Thomas, and male quartet added much to the enjoyment of the affair.
 The class room in which the members meet each Sunday morning has been made very attractive and electric fans have hePn installed that the might be quite as comfortable as in their own homes. A new organ has also been added to the equipment of the class roon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
ROTAR|ANS DISCUSS
 CIVIC MOVEMENT
Equipment of Band, Memo rial Fund and Good
 Roads Brought Up

The drive for the s25, 100000 bond issue for good roads, the campaign for funds for the Alabama war memorial and the concert to be given for the benefit of the Boys Industrial School band were brought before Birmingham Rotarians at their regular weekly luncheon held at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday. The at tendance was large
 Volunteers for three hours work this morning were enlisted by Rotarian Bur ton, who is in charge of the clubs work In the memorial drive, directing 10 teams. special etfort Is to be made to speed up collecting the quota for this district.
 Sid w. Lee, president of the Jefferson county Highways Improvement associa- ton, asked the club to furnish 25 auto- mobiles for the meeting to be held in Montgomery July 10 and Il to boost the passage of the s25, ,000,O0O bond issue for good roads. It is expected that as many as 100 automobiles will go from Birming- ham to Montgomery for the meeting at which time the matter will be brought before the state legislators
 Olsen and Johnson, a theatre troupe fnom the Lyric theatre, were the guests of the club. They presented light songs for the amusement of the Rotarians.
 F. Hopkinson Smith and R. C. Foster were new members who were taken into the club.
 The club was requested by Dr. Court ney W. Shropshire, president of the Civ itan club, to sell 1000 tickets at 50 cents each for the concert to be given at Wood row Wilson park for the benefit of the Boys Industrial School band.
 The band was the guest of the club at the luncheon. The music it rendered was the feature of the programme, and was applauded loudly. The club unani- mously indorsed the movement, which is being made to buy new equipment for the band.
 The club also voted to invite the district conference of the Rotary club, which meets next year at date not yet fixed. to be held here. This district includes Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Cuba.
 Ed F. Shunway, community singer of the war camp community service, lead song which those present sang. He an- nounced that the service will be glad to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
TRIED MANY MEDICINES W|TH- OUT ANY RELIEF MT. Cox Says He Suffered With Asthma for
 Six Years LUNG : VITA RELIEVED
 HIM

T want to give Lung-vita credit for what 1t has done for me. had asthma Tor six years and tried nearly all medi- cines that could be bought for that trouble, but none of them gave relief says MT. Mat Cox, New Tfazewell, Tenn.
 T finally tried Lung-Vita and it cured me of my asthma I just want to thank you for my relief. I have lived in this town for 25 years and everybody here will back my state- ments."
 l. Lung-Vita is a preparation of barks, tops, leaves, and medicinal oils It is perfectly safe to use, as it contains no morphine, herion, or other narcotics And it is economical for a small bottle will last long time.
 Get bottle from your druggist to- day. If he won't supply you write Nashville Medicine Co.,, Nashville, Tenn, for free booklet.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Hustle Will Win Fine Motor Cars
Every Candidate Has Equal Chance for Success
No. 3.

The Age-Herald's prize campaign, rich in values, ap- peals to sons whose purses are not plethoric.
 The feature which, more than all others, has come to stand out in the last few days is that people in moder- ate circumstances are en- listed in the earnest and laudable ambition to acquire something which will be to their material advantage.
 Their goings and comings and endeavors are not asso- ciated with that world whose 'In Hoe Signo Vinces" is the dollar mark, but with the work-a-day, human con- tact world.
 They have the good, wholesome, American idea that when the best is offered, no matter what the price mark, it might as we'll be ac- cepted.
 If these people who are of the everyday, human level of financial condition, are trying by their efforts alone to win the best prizes, this conclusion follows:
 Any person possessing the willing ness to do and persistence has as good right to expect to win one of the pest prizes as any person en- tered.
 The only capital stock you need is AMBITION and TON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Double Offer is Splendid Chance
Tempting Gold Prizes and Extra Votes Inspire
 Action
l. Vol. 1.

"How to Win, Though Behind" might well be said of the new special offer votes and gold-that is now creating a sensation among candidates in The Age Herald's famous automobile and prize campaign.
 In rapid succession candi- dates who have accom- plished little or nothing are waking up to a realization of the grand opportunity that is before them and are plunging into the race, up- setting carefully built vote standings as though they were a house of cards.
 By the same token new candidates continue to enter, making their debut with a sweeping rise to the top of the column and spreading everything short of conster- nation among the other con- testants who have thought themselves secure. The vote standings are daily under going such radical changes that the dawn of one day never knows what sunset will bring.
 In the city districts compe- tition is keen. Out in the country division things are also rapidly picking up. In a word, EVERYWHERE they are taking hold of the new offer with a fervor and determination that brooks no defeat.
 It's like gigantic checker board that covers the entire state of Alabama. Every move is made to count for something. Strategy plays it's part, wits are matched to gain the winning line.
 The importance of obtaining NEW subscriptions cannot be too strongly emphasized Not only do they count for twice as many regular votes as old subscriptions. but they apply on the vote and gold offer now in effect. That means double and treble the re- suits with only the one effort.
 To win one of The Age-Herald's 10 automobiles is but matter of going after it. If you haven't entered the campaign yet, do so now. It's your best time. Or if you haven't started gathering votes very energetically yet, what better opportunity could you have than in this 90,00O extra vote of fer? There will be no better chance later. And, besides, you may share in the distribution of $500 in gold prizes as EXTRA re- ward.
 This special offer lasts until July 10th, while the campaign does not end until August 2. That al lows plenty of time to get in touch with all your friends and secure their subscriptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Employment Offices VIII Be
 Maintained in Courthouse

Without the slightest slackening up in their functions the offices of the United States employment service, now located in room III in the basement of the Jef- ferson county courthouse. are plugging away at the pleasing task of getting Jcbs for the returned soldiers, sailors and marines in the district.
 While instructions have been received to close down all offices in the state. said to be due to the fact that the repub- lican majority in Congress desired to embarrass the democratic administration by shutting off appropriations on some of it's most important bureaus, a conces- sion was granted that an office might be maintained in Birmingham and Mobile, and the local bureau for returned sol diers until further notice. The local of ficials familiar with the employment sit Uation of the returned soldiers in the Birmingham district have seized on this frail report with dogged courage and sublime hope in their desire to alleviate until the very last minute hardships on the scores of returned soldiers, sailors and marines in their search for lucrative jobs.
 It was explained yesterday that winding up the affairs of the United States em- ployment service presented huge task. This service created by executive or der of President Woodrow Wilson last summer as the modus operandi of pro- viding labor for the great industrial activity was developed upon the signing of the armistice into a bureau to find jobs for the millions of returned soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Son Declares She is Much. Stronger; Looks Young CT; Feels Good; Sleeps Well and Has Gain
 ed in Weight
STRENGTH IN
 B V B R Y DOSE
Her Food Soured in Her Stomach, Which Formed Gas; Was Constipated and Liver Sluggish.
 All Gone Now.

For the past seven years Mir O. N Pryor has been a conductor for the L. &. N. running from Birmingham to Mont gomery He is a man of sterling char acter so the following interview he gave to Dr. Tharp the Dreco man, stationed at Jacobs Pharmacy. will be read with interest. He says:
 My mother who is GO years old and lives at Deatsvile, Ala, and for some time past has been in declining health, due, I think, mostly to stomach trouble and constipation. She was losing her strength and getting weak and pale and could not sleep account of extreme nervousness. Her vitality was getting low, and we were feeling alarmed over her condition" I Her food seemed to sour, ferment and form gas in her stomach. The gas would ! be so severe at times, that it pressed against her heart, causing palptation ] shortness of breath and nervous depres-
 ! sion. Her bowels were bound up so that lit was necessary for her to take medi-
 | cine regularly to keep them moving It l seemed that all of her organs were work | ing under protest"
 Reading the statements from reliable
 persons concerning the new remedy | Dreco I got a bottle and sent it to mother. It did her a lot of good so she got another one, and I'm sure she is looking better and feeling better than in many day Her bowels move regularly: food digests and she never has the gas as before. Her sleep is sound and re- freshing, and the nervousness has been overcome. It seemed like there was strength in every dose of Dreco. I think it only fair that should make this pup lie statement, as to the splendid results mother received from Dreco."
 Dr. Tharp, the well known Dreco ex- pert, has headquarters at Jacobs Phar- macy, to meet the local public and ex- plain the merits of this great remedy. See him today. Dreco is also sold by the
 Fulton Drug Co.,. Bessemer; Halls Phar-
 macy. Fairfield; Central Drug O.. Wy lam.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Poor Crops in Alabama.

To the Editor of the Age-Herali.
 I noticed piece in your paper from MT. Nunnalle in which he says that crops are fine. If MT. Nunnalle can find crops fine in Alabama I would like to see them. have been over some of the best farming lands in Alabama in the last week and I can truthfully say that I never saw crops as sorry as they are now both corn and cotton. The bool weevil has eaten up the cotton. You find patches of cotton that looks fine but when you examine it you will see that every form his been stung. You see no blossoms on it. and see lots of cotton that has never been chopped, and more grass than I ever saw before for the first of July.
 Corn is about as sorry as cotton. The rains in May caused it to get In the grass and owing to the scarcity of labor has been neglected. I think the farmers would be more than satisfied if they knew that they would get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Hood & Wheeler to
 Occupy New Building

Contractors Day X Sax begun the erec- tion of a three-story building yesterday morning on a vacant lot on Second ave- nue between Twenty-second and Twenty third streets. The building is to be com- pleted by October and will cost approx imately $25,500. When completed it will be occupied by the Hood & Wheeler Fur niture company, which leased the prop erty from the M. F. Messer Realty com pany. Miller & Martin are the super vising architects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

sailors and marines who would glut the labor market upon demobilization. With this task imposed upon the United States employment service agents were placed in every military and naval base in this country and in Europe.
 Data cards about service men from Europe and the camps of the country are now pouring in the Birmingham of flee at the rate of 800 every day. The men are closly following the cards and they always make the identical request; We were told in France that the United job. Well, here we are. What are you going to do for us2"
 Other than the correspondence the of ficials of the Birmingham office must maintain a continuance and effective telephone campaign on the industries and merchants of the district to keep in touch with all vacancies. No opportunity is overlooked to place a man-be he white or negro. And at no time is there a suggestion of fees
 Regarding the maintenance of the local office I will state that it will keep open until the very last minute of our allotted time" said Director George B. Tarrant. 'eFyery other office in the state is closed, which is "a very serious handicap, but in Birmingham we will be allowed to keep open to wind up afafirs. And while we are winding up everything, we will be listing jobs and placing returned sol diers, sailors and marines.
 We will not surrender until finally closed up We are still placing men and satisfying all applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
PYTHIAN INSTALLATION

At meeting of Enoch lodge, No. 57, Knights of Pythias, in Pratt Citly, last evening, the following officers were in- stalled: Chancellor commander, Sam Kirkpatrick; vice chancellor B. B.. Brooks; prelate, A. w. Dozier: keeper of records and seal, c. S. LeCrew; master of finance, J. E. Lacy; master of ex- chequer, J. J. Nickel; master of arms. H. J. Richardson; inner guard, R. McEl- wayne; outer guard, Thomas McCay.
 The installation ceremonies were pre- sided over by George M. Taylor, deputy grand chancellor.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will be hostess Monday afternoon from to o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. w. Minor, entertaining with going-away shower for Mrs. A. K. Wright, who leaves next week to make her home in Louisville, where Rev. Wright has accepted a call.
 All the women of the congregation of the First Baptist church are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

try. The city division comprises Dis tricts 1 to 5, inclusive. Country di- vision. Districts 6 to 10. inclusive Under this arrangement every candi- date has five chances of winning an automobile. whereas if one car were given in each district it would limit her to one chance. Two cars. for in- stance. might be won in one dis trict.
 Q.-Are the diamoId rings. wrist watches and other prizes awarded according to division also?
 A-No. They will be distributed in EACH district in the following order: One $150 diamond ring. One S100 phonograph. One S75 prize, and one $40 gold watch. They go to the four highest candidates in EACH division AFTER the automobiles are awarded.
 Q.-Who will count the votes at the end of the contest?
 A committee of prominent business men of the city of Birming- ham, They will act as the official board of judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Regular Vote Scale

Below is shown the subscrip- tton rates and the regular num- Der of votes, according to the amount paid on any subscription. Note the tremendous voting power of new subscriptions.
 NOTE-A new subscriber is anyone who has not been receiv- ing The Age-Herald since the an- nouncement of the campaign. An old subscription turned in as new will cause a candidate to forfeit the votes thereon.
 The Daily and Sunday Age Herald by carrier in Birmingham and towns where carrier service is maintained:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
MEMORIAL DRIVE

The Ensley apportionment of the Ala bama memorial fund is growing slowly but surely, and Glenn Burke, who is chairman for the district, feels confident that the goal will be reached by the end of the campaign.
 The house-to-house canvassing being done by the Eastern Star chapters has netted several hundred dollars but the results have been disappointing
 The men of the district working on committees have not yet completed their work, but are working enthusiastically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
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Q.-How do new subscriptions count?
 A-Three ways. Regular votes (according to vote schedule). on the extra one offer and on the gold of fer.
 Q-When does the 90,000 extra vote offer and $500 gold offer close? A.-Thursday, July 10th. at 9 p. m Q-Can I secure subscriptions in nearby towns?
 A.-Yes. You may go anywhere for subscriptions. trict?
 A.-No. The cars are given ac- cording to division-city and coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

have community singing anywhere it is desired.
 eve had 16 community sings last week." he said. "If you want a sing in your store, factory, alley, yard, park or any other place, we will be glad to put it on for you. We do not believe you can work us too much. The more sings you call on us for the better we like if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

half a crop. With the hfgh prices or everything I think the outlook is very dark. Respectively, w E. GEWIN, MD. Akron, July l, 1919.
 Enjoyed Cartoon, Hast Sad Rites" To the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 I so enjoyed the cartoon-''The Last Sad Rites" in the Herald today, that I must congratulate you. It was telling cartoon, indeed and I fel safe in saying that. of all cartoons that will naturally appear in the great American dailies, incident to the pass ing of John Barley"-not one of them will display more art and genuine humor than The Last Sad Rites"
 Your cartoonist is there with the goods" not the liquor stuff, though, or he couldn't have drawn so uner- fngly MILTON HARKINS. Anniston, July 1, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

Dr. and Mrs. w. H. Wynne have re- turned home after motoring through north Alabama and Tennessee and visit ing in Gallatin, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. F. Lucas of Greenville, Miss is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Shook Keith. Mrs. Lucas will be remembered as Miss Martha Walling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

MT. and Mrs. J. F. Kent of Ensley avenue sailed Monday for Scotland, where they will spend sometime in their native country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

Mrs. J. B. Goodman and children are spending the summer in North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

Mrs. w. M. Saver has as her gues Mrs. H. M Cole of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

Dr. and Mrs. c. R. Walker have moved into their new home on Terrell boule- yard.