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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08

church," was the irrelevant question
put to DR.. w. p. McGlawn when he
was in the middle of a conversation
with a 1ayman any pastor would like
to have on his church register, DR..
J. L. Gunter of Albany.
"Oh." replied Dr. McGlawn, "the Cen
trail Methodist is about to apply for
equal rights with the ladies because
we have the finest body of men in that
church I know anything about If the
pastor is i'll as he was last winter with
flu one of the laymen just goes on
with the work"
"If DR. Gunter is a sample, of course
they are, and do" was the reply. "And
just think, after escaping flu that
DIR. Gunter is here. as a little girl said
yesterday. "a delicate"
mo, I haven't the honor of being a
delegate" laughed DR.. Cunter I'm only
a visitor. But want to tell you that
DR. McGlawn brings a report that pledged
so per cent over the quota for centenary
and is over the top on every claim
This was only the beginning of Sc
rial story the laynan told about his
pastor who deserves it II man says so.
You know yourself that men are as
guileless as babies, with so much of a
boys honesty in their makeup, If they
don't like sermon they won't sit
through II Will d uAcu StdIc, uhc5 Wcii-
most any woman.
They've BEEN" like the little prayer
meeting boy. But DIR. McGlawn's men
come back every time.
No record Of Methodist conference
would be complete without a word from
the editor of the Alabama Christian Ad-
vocate I'm its fortieth year said DR..
l. c. Branscomb. this organ Of the
Alabama and North Alabama confer
ences has the largest circulation in its
history. In fact, the largest circulation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08
Interesting Items On
Visitors To Conference
By CAROLYN n. ELLIOTT

of any conference periodical In the Meth
odist church, south.
Instead of the past average circula-
ton of 5000, we now have between q, 900
and 1900, and before rext year it will
doubtless be 5000. However" DR.. Brans-
comb modestly added. "the editor doesn't
feel that he deserves credit. 1t is the
cooperation of preachers and laynen
that has brought this to pass
Which statement might bring on an
argument with the friends of the editor.
who know results of cooperation, as all
other results, proceed from some first
cause.
From Ensley Highlands halls DR.. ]. S.
Glasgow, who brings centenary record
up to date, salaries paid in full, and
rejoices that 50 new members have been
added to his church.
I'VE have splendid womans mission
airy society at Trinity church." admit
ted the aforetime Beau Brummel of the
North Alabama conference-Rev. ]. T.
Miller now an enthusiastic benedict.
Speaking of old bachelors is reminder
of the one who was for so long and
who isn't any longer numbered in such
sad company. 81 don't know anything
about such fellows. Don't associate with
them" said the incest man that ever
was called a crusty old bachelor-Rev.
]. T. Williams.
Everybody knows Joe Williams" Of
Albertvile who has helped to make
Alabama Methodism all that it is, hav
ing been, with the conference thirty-eight
years, and having the distinction of be-
ing the oldest effective member. No mis-
taking the effective ministry of one who
!. L~s-- IL.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-08

Another Birmingham man, Rev. Fl. M,
Stevenson, who objects to being called
Doctor" because" he explained, 'tthere
isn't thing in the world the matter
with me. I don't have to be doctored. :"
He had right to be feeling fit, because
his church at West End has just paid
debt of $500 ''In clean cash." he said
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
DECORATION DAY.

just as the family lot in the ccme
terry gathers names to it's circle, and
the record of births and deaths ana
weddings tengtAens little by little in
tile family Bible SO, as the years roI
around, Decoration day gathers to
itself now reasons for being
We decorate this year the graves OF
the soldiers of four great Nars-tle
revolution, tho civil war. the Spanish
war and this last great conflict, which
took no notice OF boundaries or
oceans, but spread throughout the
world
we cannot choose among our heroes
All fought for the same great priu.
ciples. and died for the same ideals.
Each has made his supreme contribu-
ion to the good of his fellow men. and
an deserve alike our flowers and our
tears.
1t is day in which the living give
in loving memory OF the dead Bu.
the living receive far more than any
tribute they can pay, for what lessons
in history and patriotism are here
Who whether or not he goes 10 the
cemetery or attends any public cora.
monE can fail to feel the tides of IL
deep love for his country rise within
him if be gives even a passing though,
TO the day?
tur towers and orr thoughts viii BE-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
A GREAT CHANGE
ENTERS into LIFE
OF STOREKEEPER

A certain u0assumlng gentleman In
this city who happens TO be a promi-
nent merchant and who up to a few
weeks ago mad become a recuse be-
cause Of his physical condition tells this
remarkable ana most interesting tale:
For number Of years. he said, III
have been so closely confined TO my
business working zealously to make my
store representa- We in every respect
that wear and tear finally got me, my
face became drawn and haggard and
my disposition seemed to urge people
to evade me. was then that | began
to desplse nay own company,
Ny ho5lskeeper one day suggested that
] needed a rest and that my nerves re-
CURED attention She told me that her
father had taken Phosphated Iron when
in my condition. Look at him now, she
SAID He works ten hours a day and ia
the happIest man in the world.
IAN this happened less than n month
ago. | followed the advice and look
at me, now. Back in the harness with
a smile all the while. ! am feeling
more fit than ever When | see a tired
looking face the name OF Phosphated
iron Immediately comes in my mind.
am convinced that it is converting
many worn out body into n life rich
IN thought, ambition and enthusiasm
Special Notice, TO insure doctors
and their patients getting the Genuine
Phosphate1 Iron we have put in cap
suleS only. so do not allow dealers to
sell you pills or tablets
Corbus Drug Store, and leading
druggists everywhere.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
u. OF |. HOME DEPT.
OFFERS MANY COURSES

Urbana Ill.,, AMY 29-The depart
ment Of home economics at the Uni.
ycrsity OF Illinois is offering an I'M
usually large number Of courses this
summer. owing TO the fact that in ad-
ditiou To the usual summer session
work it is offering a six weeks course
for the training of extension workers
in home economics,
Some OF the courses which are
being offered are: A course in foods
advanced dietetcs, clothing, millinery.
costume designing and house furnish,
ing Special courses for home eXten.
sion workers will be given for six
weeks The topics TO be considered
are; Facts regarding rural life, the
needs of the rural community. survey
Of the economic resources of the rural
community. relation of rural wealth
and income to Improvement programs
relationot extension agencies TO rural
problems and methods Of extension
work
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29

pirate than to devote the day or any
portion of it 10 the pursuance OF
sports and any purpose other than one
of reverence and in character truly
memorial. Fortunately the custom Of
making the day one for all sorts and
conditions Of sports has largely dis
appeared during the last few years.
bu. even nov the true idea Of Memo
rial day is TOO often lost sight of. II
is day set apart for the honorins OF
orr soldier dead, and that fact should
not be lost sight oi simply because the
usual occupations are suspended fog
that one day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
STATE HEALTH OFFICER
SAYS SLEEP MALADY
ALWAYS FOLLOWS FLU

Peoria. May 29-"Sleepins sick.
ness always follows an epidemic Of
influenza. according to Or. : ). Win
ner OF Chicago. state health officer
who has just conducted an inycstiga
tion into the new disease that is
battling all medical students. In an
address before the sNtysiNth annual
convention of the Illinois Medical so.
ciety here. DR. Winner said sleeping
sickness had been traced back to
l1l6. 1t made It's first appearance IN
this country at that time. he declared.
This sleeping sickness always fol
lows an epidemic of influenza. said
DR. Winner
The first case in Illinois occurred
in the region of the great lakes. Oc-
tobor, 1918. and Strange to say this
was the first region to suffer from the
influenza. So far ninety casos of the
disease in this state have been re-
porld, with Il mortality of hIy per
cent.
Most of the cases were those of
adults The disease dos not seem
to acct many children The sexes
are equally affected and the disease
is at its height daring The cold months
of the year
discriminating eyidcuc. shows that
the disease is acquired through the
nasal and mouth passages 10y udiyid-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
Mayonaaise Mixer Is Also Cream
Whip.

The making Of mayonnaise dres-
sing ceases to be a laborious pro-
cess ii one is fortunate enough to
possess this convenient mixer The
egg yolks are put into the glass con-
tainer, and the oil which is poured
into a tin funnel at the top, drips
into the egg a drop at time. The
beating is accomplished with set
OF small paddles like a churn dasher
This mixer IS equally useful for
whipping cream. 1t has metal
framework and clamps firmly to the
table when in use.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
Home Of NNrn ms

Near the cape cf Shma. In Inpar,
there Is village the name Of which in
japanese means THE settlement ~
NymphS. Woman in This village is
the predominant partner The chief
Industry is pearl fishing and the
women are the fishers, The men stay
at home and do the work.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
Patterns for
Home Sewing

A pattern of this Illustration
will be sent your address. Fill
out the attached blank and mail
TO the Free Trader-Journal, en-
closing f0c in money or stamps.
Please allow ten days time in
which TO have pattern delivered
you.
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Cut This Quit Ia Worth Money


DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SC and mail It to
Foley & Co. 1886 Sheffield avenue
Chicago, Ill. writing your name and
address clearly. You Will receive In
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills, for pain In sides and
back; rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley's
Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
constipation, biliousness, headache
and sluggish bowels
w. d. Duncan. Druggist. Ottawa, Ill
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-29
Hides and Wool.

Horse hides, s..
Mink skins, 1855.
Skunk skins. &t50$G.
Coon skins. $2.5u-$5.
No hides, per ID, l3c.
No : hides, per h., l2c.
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found al the AeWs depots OF Wheeler
e Malo. RneuGsl Bros. and Megamn's
Cigar Store.
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Entered as second class matter Nov.
so 1915, al the postoffice at Ottawa,
II, under the Act Of Oct. 3, 1871,
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
No Dimminc Yankee Spirit.

The Yankee spirit in the midst
of the carnage and travails of war
is eXemplified in a letter written
two weeks before the signing of the
armistice to Edwing G. Brandenburg,
former president of the Washington
board of trade, by his son, Sergt.
Milton F. Brandenburg, who has
been in France a year. Dark fore
bodings flashed through the mind Of
the father as he read through the
epistle until he came to the last SEN
tence. The letter reads:
II dislike very much to have to
write this letter to you, but the time
has come when I must ask your ad-
vice on a matter of great Importance
to me, the complication of which has
caused me nights of restlessness and
many day of anxiety.
"You will understand when / tell
you that many a happy home has
been wrecked, and in fact even hui
man lives upset by similar troubles,
and that is why haven't written you
about it before, but now I feel that
you should know at once, as it means
such great deal to me.
Even though am in France, l
dare not communicate the state of
my mind to any of my friends here
so go to you. / know l am asking a
good deal of you, but your loyalty
more than warrants it and I am go
ing to ask you and expect you to tell
me from deep down in your big
heart if you think that jeff will ever
be as tall as Mutt?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
POLITICAL CAREERS.
Theodore Roosevelt During All His
Adult Career Made Politics HIS
Profession.

One Of the unusual features of
Theodore Roosevelt's career was
practically all his adult life he made
politics his profession.
Few bright and capable men like
Roosevelt enter at the age of %,
and retire only when they die or
reach their ambition. Usually poll
teal careers are undertaken only
after man has attained some degree
of success in other callings or as a
temporary incident.
The administration of government
is one of the most dignified fields of
human effort, either for high position
or in local field. Young fellows OF
the first order of ability should be
encouraged to enter it. Yet it creates
surprise when a young man of special
ability and thorough education I'M
dertakes it early in life as a career.
Some people even think he is lower
ing himself.
The reason for this feeling Is that
political success is frequently won
only by subserviency to selfish poll
ticians and interests. This is not an
excuse relieyeing capable men from
the responsibility of taking public
office as a civil service; But it does
tend to drive out of public life a
great many fine young men. They
could do world of good if like
Roosevelt they would enter what is
really the profession of government.
| The clean and able administrator
should be sure of backing at the
polls on the basis of his efficient
work. He should not be made to de-
pend on cliques and bosses. Then the
word politician" would lose some
ipresent unfortunate suggestions.
And more of our best young fellows
would seek politics as profession.
Of course political salaries are and
will be low. But political conditions
should be such that any able and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
COMMUNITY MORALE.
Most People Did Not Know at First
What the Word Meant.

Much was said during the. war
about morale Most people did not
know at first what the word meant.
Many thousands of newspaper COM
positors persistently spelled it
morals until the irate editor tore
his hair sufficiently in their imper-
turbable presence.
The United States raised by private
subscription some $2OO,OOO,OOO
purely to promote the morale among
the soldiers. This was spent through
the Y. M. C. A., X. of c., War Camp
Community Service, etc. 1t was
recognized that a soldier with heart
and hope and good cheer in him will
fight three times as we'll as one who
IS depressed.
The same need exists in every day
civic life, from seething New York
and Chicago, down to the littlest
Lonesomehurst on the prairies. AS
the soldier is a better fighter if his
morale is good, so the citizen needs
morale to perform we'll his task in
industry and in the state.
There are already many organi-
cations that work for community
morale. Every church, every helpful
social center, every fraternal socitey
is one. But there are vast numbers OF
people who are not touched by these
activities. Some of these organiza-
tions have other purposes so distinct
that they do not definitely promote
this end to any extent. There needs
to be positive influence to help peo-
Die to self, improvement, to give
them new hope and ambition.
The churches do their best to ac-
complish it, and throw their doors
wide open to all. But differences in
religious beliefs, and the opposition
Of many people to religious in
fuence, prevent the church influence
from becoming universal. What
every neighborhood needs is morale
center where every citizen can find
something that he can understand
and that he can feel somehow reach
es out to his need.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
conscientious man who can afford it
should find the calling attractive.
THOROUGH WORK.
How a DEBORAH Citizen Found Free
dom From kidney Troubles.
If you suffer from back2che--

If you suffer from back2che--
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease of the kidneys,
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Doan's kidney Pills have been
tested by thousands.
DEBORAH people testify.
q, Can you ask more convincing
proof of merit?
Chas. o. Moore, w. Water St., De-
corah, says: SAT times / have severe
pains across my kidneys and can
hardly bend over to put on my shoes.
My kidneys act irregularly and Of
ten my ankles swell. I always use
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from
Wangler's Pharmacy at such times
and they fix me up in quick order. I
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
EIvino In Franklin's Day.

Benjamin Franklin, who closely re-
ported the aerial experiments he view
ed in France in 1888, wrote:
"The Improvement in the Construc.
ZION and Management of the Balloons
had already made rapid Progress
and one cannot say how far it may 60
"A few Months since the idea OF
witches riding thro the Air upon a
Broomstick, and that Of Philosophers
upon a Bag of Smoke, would have ap'
peared equally impossible and ridicu
lous.
.aThese Machines must always BE-
sub1ect to be driven by the Winds
Perhaps Mechanic Art may find easy
means to give them progressive Mo
ZION In a Calm, and to slant them 9
little in the Wind"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
Wood in Demand.

The unique timber of Turkey and q
few other localities--the fine, hard
grained, compact lockwood so much
priced for engravings, rules, etc., is
move so scarce that the forest products
laboratory in Wisconsin is seeking
American substitutes. Only the Florida
lockwood and the wahoo of Arkansas
and other parts of the South approach
nearly. Other hardwoods suitable for
some of the coarser uses include mas
tic, torchwood, witch hazel, great rho
dodendron, mountain laurel, thornap-
pie and yellow buckeye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
pantziu.

The old fortress of Dantzig is rich
In Napoleonic lore. 1t was here that
the Man of Destiny failed to heed the
intimations of grand council OF his
marshals-Murat, Ney, and the rest,
that his star had passed perihelion; it
was here that, he upbraided them for
having grown soft in prosperity, and
for opposing the invasion of Russia
and it was from Danzig that his le-
gions Jumped off, for the Inflated
Moscow campaign.
In a later day Dantzig was the
background and the base for the north
ern shear of Mackensen's gray-green
pincers that took Warsaw. Look at
she map of the blunt salient that Rus.
sian Poland made into the heart o,
the central empires in the days before
the war, and the strategic value Of
the fortified city in the rear OF the In
yading Germans can readily be seen
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
he Brute.

Popperton-"The wife has gone
shopping and left me in charge of the
baby, and I'm blest if know how to
keep the beggar quiet" Grimshaw
(after critically regarding the, bowling
juvenile)-I should think you could
easily keep him quiet, both in a vocal
and physical way, by gagging him care
fully, tying his hands behind his back,
binding his feet together, mailing his
clothes to the floor, and then admins
tering chloroform to him."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30
Nv 49, .-Zss<Sss~s'-
Coal Family Numbers 200.

Ammonia, aspirin, carboiic acid, In
diso. oil of wintergreen, sacchahn,
toilet water-this isn't druggists
catalogue. It's just the first names
Of a isH Of the members OF the coal
tar family. A' 81; '.7=E.
: The chemical department Of Bar
reff & Co., New York, has just pre-
scented to the American Museum OF
Natural History chart showing this
family tree. More than two hundred
direct descendants of Old King Coal
are indicated on the chart, and, each
10 its proper place. the descendants
are represented by typical specimens.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-07-30

Copra consists of the dried meats
Of coconuts. 1t contains from 90 to
63 per cent Of oil.
In India. Cochin China, the South
Sea islands and, elsewhere the oil has
been used as food since the dawn OF
history, for the fats contained in II
are singularly like the milk fats OF
mammals In most respects. 1t Is al
ready in wide use In this country as
nut margarine" which Is coconut oil
into which some butter has been melt
ed and the whole churned with skim
milk--that Is, milk with the fats re-
moyed--and worked as ordinary but
ter.