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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
Verdiets in "wayes"

Il my long connection with this office have noticed one peculiar thing" ob- served Sam Blake, deputy circuit court clerk. "The jurors seem to be controlled by some kind of psychology Take damage suits, for instance. At the begin ming of term of court the plaintiff, say. wins and gets substantial verdict. You can safely wager that the majority of verdicts in similar actions will be for the plaintiff during the whole term. On the other hand, if the defendant wins the first case, it is almost an assured certainty that it will be bad term for plaintiffs.
 "These cases seem to go in waves. Sometimes plaintiffs will win a majority of the cases tried in two or three success sive terms, then the order will be re- versed and the defendants will come out victorious for a similar length of time ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
City Has Work Ahead

T am anxious to get the milk prob- lem settled" said Commissioner H. P. Burruss.
 The discussion on milk was necessary. Some new ordinance pertaining to milk is necessary But there has been much repetition of argument. A considerab ble amount of valuable time has been con- sum4d that might have been saved. There are many other pressing matters de- nan Hing the attention of the commission CTS, and I shall be glad when we clear the path for them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
PA IS CYNICAL

"Pa, what is the age of discretion?
 Look in the morning paper, son, and read the obituary column
 "wfly should do that, par"
 You will find that Mir. Jones or Mr. Smith, is dead MT. Jones or MT. Sm'tn may have been H or @ years old. but 2, man only reaches the age of discretion about 40 seconds after he has kicSed the bucke, PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
DID WE HAVE ANY WAR POETS?

derwood Johnson, Felix E. ,schelling, Hermann Hagerdorn, Clinton Scollard. Edith M. Thomas. Lizette Woodward Reese Corinne Roosevelt Robinson George E. Woodberry. Edwin Markham and others who took a prominent par~ in writing and promoting the writing of war verse and verse of national Surely the idea that might be gained by reading the Atlantic article that there was neither quantity nor quality in the American war verse cannot be successfully maintained. While we are all willing to pay the tribute to the British war verse, the need of approval in that direction has been paid so often that it is a twice-toid tale,> albeit it may be pleasant one. Yet W did express national emotions in the war and did it well, but from the American viewpoint, of course
 It is about time that the more tra- ditionAl of the poets spoke up for the kind of thing that Seegar and Kill mer stood for, else we shall find that the new crowd of futurist writers, talk ing silence for acquiescence in the self depreciation of our magazini5tI will claim that they are the only ones who did anything, and we shall be forced to enjoy the verse of a writsr in the New Republic who warbles as follows in disdaining the casual funeral service:
 Although
 If I should be elected
 To be vivisected, I should be interested and proud;
 Oh. anything is better than monu- lnents erected
 And a shroud
 But we searched the heart and sound- ed thee larion call along legitimate lines, so why continue to write and talk a$ if we produced no war poetry and had no war poet?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
AND rHAr,s NOT ALL

From the Wall Street Journal.
 Average American family now pays $14 a year for the luxury of govern ment ownership of railroads, to say nothing of share in higher freishts and heavier travelling cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
CONSIDER THE FRACTION

From the Brooklyn Eagle
 Washington city is to have mini mum wage for women of $15. Nom sense. make it s15.99. They are all shoppers whose minor prejudices shouldn't be antagonized. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
A SENSE OF HUMoR

My dear sir said the friendly old gentleman to another man who was smiling grimly as he read an automobile advertisement in a magazine pardon me, but you seem to get some amusement out of that beautifully illustrated and finely worded advertisement"
 Yes" replied the other "I can take own one of these blankety- -blanked cars"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
RAPID DIMINUTION

"Gabson seems to have great fund Of small talk" remarked MT. Duowaite.
 Yes" growled MT. Gruppiefgh. and the more he talks about hinsif the smaller it gets.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
THE PROFITS FAULT

From the Houston Post.
 Out in California they are using she hair of dogs for wool and find it ser viceable In Houston the hair of the dog" is good for the same old bite-but s1O a quart is pretty high for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
Son will Soon Return

T am looking forward to happy Eaater,' said T. s. Smith, for unless something goes wrong, my son, Lieut., Jack B. Smith, who has been for nearly two years in France, will be home. He has reached New York. I feel like many fathers felt about the war. l was willing to give my boy at the call of his. coun- try, but l am thankful that having done his bit he is on his way back home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

BEGINNING THE DAN-O Loro, most high and most gracious, feel myself dumb when I would >peah to Thee of my joy and my gratitude. Thou hast given and Thou hast blessed me beyond my telling. Thou art my Lord and my God. Amen H. Nj. F..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 They're on their way to Louisville to have a look at the new President of the baseball club who has issued orders to his players against using pro- fanity on the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
GETTING ON HIS NERVES

GETTING ON HIS NERVES Do you aspire to great riches?" asked the genial loafer.
 "No,' said the harasscd man who had just shouted, 'Hello!' I merely want to swer the telephone and say I'm out.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

lamps, illuminate the office buildings and shop windows and make the soar ing Jefferson County Bank building a veritable "tower of jewels"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

wasnlngton bureau, ZuI Hibos pu4Au ing. , trsat
 european bureau, 10 King Coyent Garden, London, w. C' c. ,,
 Eastern business onlce' "ol4u D,-i,e,. ing. New York city; western i.eto orfIce rribune building, Chicago The X c. Beckwith Special Agency ase"'s 1or foreign adYertiseing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
POOR TASTE

POOR TASTE "shArks have no discrimination" "Why do you say that?" q once read of a case where a shark bit a college professor in bathing when there were a dozen or more beach beau- ties within a radius of 20 yards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

How long n time lies in one little wOro' -Four lagging winters, and TOUT "ah''i' springs, Es ; x~o-d. sucb is the breath of Kings. -h1charu ii'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

ksnit1ances can be mace at current +ate o1 excnauge. 1ne Age-AeraIa VIII nor be responsible for money seN' tnrousn the malls. Address
 IRE At AGE4-l1bRALD'
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

No communication will be puOlsneu ntthout it's authors name. Relecteo ananuscripe VIII not De returned uniesS stamps are enclosed tor that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
Member of the Associated Press

The Age-Herald is the only ny rhan, ana Surdav newspaper Tn Birmlnsna carryinC the Associated Press ois- patches. ,,,s;va1v
 The Associated Press is excluslNeIs entitled to the use for publication VI all news dispatches credited to ie or not otherwise credited in this papel and also the local news puo14Sn'0 herein. oio,
 All rights of republication or sps dispatches herein are also reseiF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
LITERAL APPLICATION

Now, as to the stateswoman of the future"
 "Well?"
 Let us hope it will be no idle figure or speech when she vociferates from the stump that in spite of the pitfalls Of politics she will keep her skirts clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

Entered al the Birmingham AIa' postoffice as second-class matter, uh- der act of congres March s, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
Dr. Rogers Passes Through

T am just passing through the city," said Dr. Mack Rogers, who is now a major in the United States health service and who is stationed at the base hos pital in Montgomery. q have been up to New York for the past six weeks Things in the east are humming. It certainly is good to be able to stop over in Birming- ham for bit to see my friends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

snnnose another thing has something 4 ao with n,v nreference flor the old ball grounds for every afternoon the s@'he oiu ,,d r,s+ in the same old corner, and it wasn't merely the game put tne 9o ciability of the thing which gripped ihe' rha old buncb ia scattered and some are do.d and now at Redwood I feel lost in the big grondstand ana ni''' the old familiar faces, and am hhe stranger amongst strangers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Dr. Barrett Glad To Get Back
Enjoys Living At Woodward

II have been living out at Woodward tor several months and am greatly en- toying the change" said W. K. Terry. q have not given LID Birmingham as my voting place, but I have gone out where 1 can be more in touch with nature. There is charming settlement of cul- turGd people out at Woodward and some of the homes are most attractive. The woods are never failing source or pleasure to me as I come to them from thet city pavements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

was glad to see the diamond in bet ter shape, but it will take long time to get rid of the rocks. l asked one of deer the small boys of the community and make them chunk them away. He replied that if all were removed in, good wealth CT. after a rain they had the power of seeming to spring up out of the ground, and they had almost despaired of getting rid of them. They are in the way in baseball match, but they are menace when foot ball is being played.
 I know there are some pePple who ob feet to baseball, and while some evils have crept into professional ball. yet, on the scale it has been commercialized it has been About as free from bad points as it was possible to keep any sport where thousands are fngaged in it and millions are interested in it, At one time betting threatened it. but the mag mates did all in their power to eliminate it Sunday baseball has been source of contention in many places, but am glad that Birmingham has so far not been troubled over the matter.
 
 think it's a great game for boys and I am glad that both of mine are fond of it. I like to see them play and I like to hear them talk about tEeir teams. never miss a chance to stop for awhile to watch any back lot games. for boys play ball to win. There is no such thing as throwing a game. l am glad that more and more cities are seeing to it that diamonds are set apart in the parks. Ss AA. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-16

Now, I enjoyed the game in itself for it was we'll played, and there was an abundance of hitting and base running; hut. if WAS as much fun to watch the crowd as it was to keep an eye on the players The small boy with his irresisti- ble enthusiasm was on hand in droves, the college lads and lassies were also present in large numbers, and the facul- ty were sprinllled here, and there amongst the visitors and alumni The Howard "rooters"/ were far, in excess of those of the university boys.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
BACK TO THE KITCHEN.

The South Bend Tribune believes that Mrs Nellie
Costock probably never be forgiven by leaders Of
womens clubs letter 70 the Evanston H. News.
Index but if she should be in need the associated
d0Rnrodden husbands United States will take care
OF her It what she thought of the
Evanston community kitchen sending Of contaner
meals around to the members revolutionary The
modern has decided to get of the kitchen and
who tries to keep traress This is the
day of the restaurant the delicatessen and Of under
iourished and disconnected men.
What Mrs. Comstock meant in her letter from Cali
fornia back to the old home Evanston was that
The American wife and mother will have TO do as her
mother and grandmother did before her-get back into
the kitchen and cook and bake for family She will
have prove that there thing as the servant
problem by doing real work herself and thus justifyng
e=:sence She viii have trying to xist on
the labor of others and become productive Community
kitchens and dehcatessen final word OF
defeat for the American wife says Mrs Comstock And
she is right.
Dispensing with cooking almost invariably reduces
the home to the plane the lodging house Il under.
mines if il does actually destroy the foundation o.
the home which is the and understanding Of the
mothers duty feed her children Close the kitchen
resign toll YOU this elementary and es-
sential family bond. The community kitchen and the
restaurant replace is lost when mother
decides she will work any Strangely enough
talk emancpating also
If there is health and the right attitude toward the
life there be problem except womans
own creation. With the houses build nova
DAYS equipped with all aborsavng sanitary devices
with the marvellous preparation and dis
ribution foods through the and with in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
TRANscoNTINENTAL MOTOR TRAIN

Interest IN the United States Transport Corps Vic
tory Train will grow that westward 1t i
its from the capital to the Pacific coast
and IN its progress the continent will probably
constitute the most impressive organized in
this country
There are sixty motor trucks Of all makes and sizes
loaded to capacity and manned by 209 men Of
the transport corps officers The caravan i as
comPlee in itself army could be Il carries
all its provisions. camping equipment repair outnt
etc. The men cook their meals and sleep BY the
roadside night
II Is intended as a constructive experiment The
engineers attached the making careful study
of truck efficiency and road atmospheric conditions
The results Will be valuable the government Thev
should also be valuable for the information of the public
and for the stimulus to highway MAJ
from the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
THE KINGDOM OF GOD" IN sHANTUNC

1Ae o1lcers OF The Church Peace Union which re-
Gently issued proclamation announcing that the British
wilson plan for league represented the 6rs
serious effort 10 realize the kingdom OF God on earth
probably not thinking az the time OF the fact that the din
VINO enFo4Ved this covenant also turned Shantuns
over to Japan, and that Shantung Is now The beadot
OF the OPIUM trade which the Chinese government has
Oeeh trying SO hard TO stamp by heroic methods which
nave challenged the admiration the world However,
mas come about that people really expect words
" nave any relationship to actual facts and conditions
any more Even the violation of the national integrity of
CHINA can be so well camoufaged in high flown language
that It looks like an act Of benevolent Christian states
nanship But even camoufage cannot prevent ANYTHING
d rotten as that from making its known if not
to the sense Of sight. then 10 the sense of smell
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

crease in common knowledge of domestic and
home hygiene the lot OF tbe modern mother without 4
haven of beautiful compared with that
of her mother and grandmother. Yet there and
more talk about emancipation from the toll
The the situation Is threat to the sta
bility OF the home and the family. We guard
Adjustment OF the family and the home OF the
cardinal demands anarchy and while advocacy OF com,
munizing family cooking cannot be linked with social
revolution it is unmis takaby step that
instigates discomfort with the home ponsi
oities of family life The country would
club women should drop the propaganda and advise
under their tuteage 10 go and put aprons
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

Griffith enjoyed a light rain Sunday
evening. We need much rain.
The concert at the NJ z. church Sat
urday evening was a grand success
Seats were q a premium. and every num-
Der was enjoyed by all present. Mr.
Harold Jones Of East Chicago. leader Of
the Jones Trio introduced the perform
ers in q manner fitting the Lyceum d.
rector. His selections on the cello won
the audience from the very beginning.
Miss Esther Jones at the piano ga G
the audience confidence in her ability
both as soloist and accompanist. Paul
Jones did not make his violin talk, az
did his brother Harold but his clear,
true notes bespeak for him a great fu-
ture on his favorite instrument. Theo-
dore Moor cashier Of the First National
Bank Hammond. renderd two beautiful
solos: his full clear voice re-echoed
sweetly to all parts of the building
Marjory Cresswell OF East Chicago. read
CT. completely took the audience by storm
She was extremity generous. giving tNs
and three enchores and each one mas
terpiece Her self-confidence. clear. a
strong voice, and pleasing persona
viii win frinds for her whorVer she -
Another concert with Evsnton talent
promised for Griffith in the near fut-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
RECIPES FOR A DAY.

Bean Croauettes-Mash left over
baby lima beans and add grated
onion. two tablespoons of finely
minced parsley. one teaspoon of pap
rika.
Mold into croquettes and then roll
in Hour, dip in beaten egg and milk
and then in fine bread crumbs. Fry
until golden brown in hot fat
Dreamed Peas-Remove the peas
from the pods and wash Cook until
soft in just enough boiling water 10
keep them from burning. Do not add
salt until the peas are nearly done
and avoid overlooking them especial
ly when the young peas are used
Time will vary according to the age
of the peas There should be little
If any water left to drain from the
peas.
If any is left save it carefully and
let it replace a part of the milk in
the sauce. 1t is inadvisable to add
soda to soften the water or to de-
crease the time for cooking Soda
Injuries the favor and probably de-
stroys some Of the most valuable
properties Of the peas, and other
green vegetables.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
THEIR Just DESERTS.

Interesting newstcomes from Turkey. It is extreme
~ interesting to people who read the book about
the causes of the written by former
to Turkey, Henry Morgenthau
The foxy Enver Pasha and his murderous aides
Talaat Bey and Djemal Pasha leaders of the Turkish
government during the war, have been condemned to
death by the Turkish court martial investigating the con
duct Of the Turkish government during the war
The news will be hailed great deal Of salts.
faction by the world The awful Armenian atrocities
which these brutes responsible for made the whole
civilized world shudder 1t is regrettable that Baron
Wangenhem leader Of the German In Turkey
could not be hung from the same gallows
The world will hope that the verdict Of court
martial will be carried Justice melted out l.
probably will be. You cannot bring set aside 4
Judgment in Turkey as easy in bank bandit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

RIPPLEs along the figure ike
PANTHERs hide
II we happen to be walking down the
s'fse'
,, nen - = !, one We shal hurry to get
~ Ia N - soto V0ee
~. 'hee penih0 US satan.
AND now the Senate
WILL arise and sing that beautiful
sonS
HOW You Gonna Keep Him In wash
'hs 'on
AFTER He's seen Paree ?"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
GRIF FIFTH

Michael Wislan living east of town
had the misfortune to have the ends
OF the fingers on his right hand com
pletely amputated by getting caught
In the sickle Of the moving machine
S. b Woods and family Dr.. Malm-
stone. the doctors brother and fam
ily Of Chicago. the Jones trio and
the Misses Esther Lightfoot, Dorothy
Moss and Lillian welsh attended the
Gideon meeting at Cedar Lake sunday
James Scott. Superintendent Of the oil
nlant IS eninNine his vacation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
9N7 " n Fl ouseho1d Hint o..

MENU HINT.
Breakfast.
Canned Apricots
Soft Boiled Eggs
Toast Coffee
Luncheon.
Bean Croquettes
Tomato Salad
Sliced Bananas Cocoa
Dinner.
Home made Relish Radishes
Brolled Bass Parsley Butter
New Potatoes Peas
Beet Salad
Strawberry Shortcake
Coffee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
Get
Your Digestion
i'm Shape

Many ailments are caused
by stomach weakness.
Faulty digestion leads to
bilioasness, sick headache,
dizziness, sallow skin and
eruptions. Maintain a
healthy condition Of the
stomach and you will get
rid Of the chief cause Of your
sufferings. Do not neglect
the laws Of health Keep
stomach, liver and bowels
in order by timely use of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

Strawberry Shortcake-Hull, wash
ana drain one quart Strawberries
place IN dish with sugar to taste: il
large cut in two; prepare q rather
rich baking powder biscuit dough;
olvlde in half. roll out one piece tc
Mt pie tin, spread with butter; roll
out other piece and place on top.
Prick IN several places with fork
and bake in moderate oven about
twenty or twenty-five minutes; split
where it was buttered; place half on
plate; spread with half the berries,
put other piece bottom side up on top
and spread with remainder of ber-
rles- Eat with cream or top milk.
Can be made into biscuit and made
into individual shortcakes if liked.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
TRY ThESE

Strawberry Fruitade-Now that
strawberries are plentiful in the
market, try this fruitade on a hot
day; you will find it refreshing.
Mash fine and drain two quarts of
thoroughly ripe Strawberries. Add q
cupful Of fresh pineapple juice, the
juice of two or three lemons, three
cups Of white sugar melted with
three cups Of hot water. When cold
add to it pint Of cracked ice, two
quarts Of pure water, and mix thor
oughly. Serve with tiny cubes Of
ripe bananas and pineapple floating
about in the glasses. This quantity
will serve a company Of people; II
for home consumption. less may be
made.
Hominy-This costs but little and
Is nice for breakfast or supper. Place
Is much IS you want to soak over
night, then IN the morning place in .
large kettle with plenty of water, on
the back of stove or over a slow fire
and cook till tender. This could be
cooked in a fireless cooker. Salt TO
taste. This is nice eaten with milk
and sugar, or fried WITH bacon or
ham 1r!p2ings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15
y y y - v v -

There Is only room for one taa In Lake county ard
tnat Is the Stars and Stripes There lie room for onv
one language and that is language of the people Of
the United States
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Range. of
Fillmore st. Gary. We're very agreeably
and pleasantly surprised last Saturday
whom their son Oscar Of the Unite1
states navy since the first DAYS of the
war. walked in on them. oscar received
his discharge on Tuesday Of last week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

A GOVERNMENT report says that prohibition is
driving aliens back Europe Well if moth
ing else in this country appeals them as much as
booze. go.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

FORMER Chancellor Bethmann- Hollweg offers
trial instead Of the kaiser The only thing
Allies be of in this amazing suggestion that
il is another Prussian trek of kind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-15

THE cruel, inhuman thing about whole
peace settlement that the Germans at Versailles
allowed to make speeches