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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-11
CARD READING
WAN TED

WANTED-FurnisE house or apartment by permanent tenant. H., Empire Office
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-11

There were less than 40 votes cast at the late Cordova election, the re suit of having only one ticket in the field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-04-11

George B. Smith, of the Sullivan Machinery Company, left on the City of Seattle for Ketchikan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26

The hump of the camel is said to taste like beef, and is considered Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
The Worlds Peace Center

Helen Johns Kirtland, in Leslies
 Whatever may be the harmonies or dis cords regarding the league. in or out of Switzerland, at least on a summers day. there can be no disputing the fact that the proposed site is q beautiful and en- chanting spot The plan is to unite three estates which are on the shores of the lake about six miles from the city. These properties have been recommended. Nat urally. there is the possible entering in of political real estate dfcker. but if the council of the league of nations is incapable of managing it's administrative details in electing it's home and of avoid ing influence such ineptitude would augur i'll for larger affairs. As the pride of the Swiss will be involved and the can ton has the power of appropriation. any furry of talk along this line is not of major significance.
 Riding along the shores of the lake with the glory of the mountains a con stant factoS, the proposed property is first seen as a long point of wooded land. The back stretches are partly under cul- tivation. with curious and interesting old farm dwellings and stables.- but the shore front is series of broad lawns with scattered trees The stone walls are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26

covered with vines and flowers. It is an enchanting spot. The buildings. thar is the mansions. are of not much inn portance. Unless they should interfere with the building of more suitable head quarters, they could probably be used for some time. If the world asks for pomp and ceremony and distinction for the home of the league, at least the shores of Lake Geneva offer just that
 It is interesting to recall the fact that
 it was at the Swiss capital-where so many events of historical importance have occurred-that the nations of the world met in 1864 in order to ameliorate the condition of the sick and wounded in time of war. It was there. also. that the difficulty between the United States and Great Britain arising from the depre- dations of the Alabama and other Confed- crate ships during the civil war was finally arbitrated satisfactorily. The city, whose population in 1910 was 125.520. is unique in it's possession of a free zone into which material to be utilized in the manufacture of goods to be exporte6 may be shipped duty free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26

Deventer, in Everybody's. "'Many Amer ican manufacturers had been exceedingly careless about their export packing By the time their goods reached Africa or South America and had been handled in and cut of storage, in and out of cars. in and out of warehouses, in and out of shipc. and dropped 10 or 15 feet from a vessels cargo net to a pier. there was little left of the original package, and not much left of the original machine. American goods were getting a bad repu- tation ir many countries because they ar rived in poor condition. Now our man. ufactrrers have learned a lesson of scientific boxing which means maximum strength and minimum space. As for what this space saving will do for us, you may have noticed, that Mir. Hurley a few months ago announced cut in the total proposed tonnage of our mer- cantile. marine. MT Hurley announced the cut, but it was the counter-attack on the cubfe foot started during the war thet did Ahe eg.....-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26

when a case of typhoid fever. nueu- monia diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles or any other accute communicable dis eases develops in the average household, there is every chance of other members of inc family being infected. and as a
 matter of fact what is known as con
 tact infection is very generally the rule.
 The hospital will enable every employe
 to quickly remove this danger from his home and community and at the same time will assure him of far better treat ment for the patient than can possibly be given in the home.
 The same thing applies to all types of illness, from child bearing to elective or emergency operations. for the hospital will provide for any ailment far greater comfort and facilities for rapid recovery
 than can be obtained in the home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
ESSEE COMPANY'S NEW MILLION DOLLAR HOSPITAL
 BE OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION NEXT WEDNESDAY
New Institution for Com pany Employees and Their Families Regarded as the Most Complete Hospital in the South
By W J. ROLES

Standing on top of Flint ridge, six t miles southwest of Birmingham, and Soverloking Jones valley from East Lake to Bessemer, and the industrial and min- ing region about Ensley and Fairfield and to the north, is the new $1,00o. 600 hos pital erected by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for it's employees It has been a year or more building, but it is now finished and will be opened for public inspection next Wednesday art ernoon and evening.
 This hospital, one of the best equipped in the United States, with all facilities for the cars and treatment of the sick and injured in the employ of that great corporation and their families, Is a monu- ment to the enterprise, the foresight and public spirit of the men who control it's destines.
 The building, four stories in height and arranged in wings, or sections, so that every ward and every room has an abundance of light and air stands at the edge of 4O-acre tract of land which the company will clear of all underbrush and make into beautiful park extend- ing from the top of the ridge down to Fairfield at the foot of the hill. A 4o- foot boulevard will be built from Fairfield to the hospital as soon as workmen can get to the job
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company several years ago adopted system of welfare work for the benefit, the comfort and the recreation and efter- tainment of it's employees. Fairgrounds, schools, churches, Y. M. c. A. and ath- letic clubs and other Institutions were provided and placed at the disposal or the employees with a minimum of ex- pense to them. The building of thls handsome and modern hospital followed in the natural course of developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
UNDER DR. LLOYD HOLLAND

The general plans of the building and all it's equipment were devised and se- lected by Dr. Lloyd Noland, superintend- ent of the department of health or the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany and the direct management or the hospital will be under his control.
 In the operation of the institution pr. Noland will be assisted by an able staff cf physicians and surgeons and trained nurses In this respect it Will compare favorably with any similar institution III the country%
 From basement to the roof, which has been especially arranged and prepared for air and sun treatment everytnlhs ID arranged in accordance with the pest tbourht and most approved methods or the medical profession
 Special wards and rooms, wlth Iurfi- ture and furnishings suited to thelr neeus and convenience, have been set off TOT small children, and in these they WI. Teceive the care and consideration that their tender ages and the cohoi'ioh 0A their health may require
 The building is a four-story structure of cut limestone, pressed brick ana terra cctta. built in fan shape to a1loro a ,naxinnum of air and sunlight to every ward and room.
 The first floor, or English basement contains the patient department, au uniting rooms, waiting rooms and the hospital laundry Arrangements nave been made for training GO pupil nurses this department being under the super, ad vision of capable and highly tralheu nurses. with lecture rooms, study rooiiis and demonstrative paraphanalia.
 On the main, or second, iioor, ai1 n i1 oated two sections for patients of 40 beds each. the main kitchen and general or or, fee ~ of the department of health of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY

The main kitchen, located on the sec ond floor, has walls of white tile and floor of red tile. It is equipped with very large gas range, a large baking oven, various units for steam cooking, steam-heated serving tables. motor driven meat choppers. potato peelers. dish washers and ice cream freezers. com plete coil ice box system opens directly into the kitchen.
 Tine laundry is of the same construc- ton as the kitchen, and is equipped with the latest type of machinery. Rooms for 1i1,en storage and sewing and repair rooms are adjacent to the laundry
 By far the most radical departure from existing methods of hospital treatment in the south is the policy represented in this building for the handling of negro natients. This is shown by the fact that the wards and rooms for the treat ment of negroes are exactly similar to those provided for whites, no, distinction, save absolute segregation, being made.
 This hospital has been built with the nbelief that it will supply long standing Ireed of the employees of the company and their families. providing not only the hest sobtainable means of treating the sick. es we'll as . valuable agent in the pressntlon of sickness. For instance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
FAV0RS RENEWAL OF ANNUAL MEETING OF
 STATE MERCHANTS
Murray Brown Tells of Good of Gatherings-Birming- ham Growing as Dry
 Goods Market

Birmingham is growing as whole sale dry goods center, as it is growing in many other ways The dry goods business is thriving everywhere in the south, and especially in Alabama.
 Murray Brown thus sums up an in teresting situation in the jobbing trade
 "For. *cars past the jcbbing business has been becoming more and more To- calized" said Mr. Brown, By that mean the retail merchant is letting the nearby wholesaler carry his stock for him and IS buying his goods just as he needs hem. and, by quick delivery, get ting his merchandise at an opportune time. Buying in smaller uantities re- duces the risk and, should a break in the market occur from the high prices of today, he is not hurt like the mer- chant who is loaded from buying duan- titles. The rural south is developing, and Alabama is toward the head of the procession" MT. Brown said.
 we can see it in the demand for bet. ter merchandise from the country and small town merchants" he explained Thanks to the boil weevil, the agricul- tural committee of the Chamber of Commerce. and the other agencies tha' have helped the south toward crop diyersification, there are indications or great rural prosperity. We are grati- fed to hear that there are campaigns for stump pulling under way that inc use of farm tractors is increasing, that the sentiment for good roads is grow ing everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
NEW RESPONSIBILITIES

"The Red Cross is meeting it's new re- responsibilities, and chapters are engaSed in extending such new activities as pub lie health nursing, educational classes Tn dietetics, home care of the sick and first aid: home service to civilian families' children's activities through the Junior Red Cross, etc.
 Tn the conversation of child life, in the promotion of rural hygiene, in the prevention of mental diseases. industrial diseases. venereal diseases and tubercu- iosis and in the education of the people in matters of health and the prevention of diseases, the Rec Cross plans to lend it's aid whenever it is needed. In prepar- ing for public health the Red Cross has a complete plan for the establishment of health centers. the health center will be place where all official and volunteer agencies can be co-ordnated and brought into harmonious relations for protecting and promoting community health and efficiency.
 Tt is planned to take steps for the pre- servation of the volunteer spirit which produced such great volume of work ! through the chapter workrooms during the war. Chapter organization will be continued, so there will be a powerful and efficient organization engaged in SUD- plementing, reinforcing and supporting but not supplanting, the efforts of estab- lished and effective agencies. both public and private, which are active in the in- terest of the community.
 We hope that Jefferson county will | eclipse it's former records in the third roll call campaign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
FIRST FLOOR


 The third floor is occupied py two seo lions of 40 beds each for patients, spe. oiaI section for children consisting or en,,r wards of eight beds each, the gem eral laboratories and the X-ray ana systoscopic rooms a+;ons The fourth floor contains two seoe.Gso e.jar ao hods each for patients, a section of eight special private rooms with pri- ,.ate baths. and the operating and dress ing rooms. ,aa,, utilized to the fullest extent TWO open and two closed pavilions occupy the a,, cen, ter portion and the large space over ,';abt ia lateral wing is left open TOT sunlight tl treatment sra~ The whole building is absolutely nre- proof. the only wood used in its cons door oor tion being some of the doors ana ooo' frames All floors are of tile or terraZlo and the walls of concrete and metal ia'h [, All window frames and sash are o steel of special pattern. ana the grass throughout the building is heaVy piae7' i,,stead of the usual thin window glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26

For a typewriter in which most of the work is done by electromaynets' a Georgia inventor claims each letter is printed with equal force. as the keys are merely touched to complete circuits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
GOOD ROADS HELP

"Yes. good roads help our business because they affect trade and make TOT prosperity in the sections blest by them Any business is just as prosperous as the community it serves. IT Alabama Mississippi. Georgia and west florida flourish we prosper
 If will be a splendid thing for Bir- mingham if the Alabama Merchants association convention is brought here next year, said MT Brown.
 "During the war the annual gather ing of the states merchants was dis- continued" he said. but we must prlns them back here by all means next year They appreciated their entertainment here under the auspices of the Chahh- Der of Commerce. and they were very glad to have an opportunity to eH change views and discuss conditions.
 If it is the problem of Birmingham to make the rest of the state under stand the troubles of north Alabama and the mineral section. I don't know of any better way to solve 1t than oV getting these merchants here where we can talk to them. straight rom me shoulder. What interests the citN mer- chant and the iobber here in thls coal mining district interests the menchaHts all owe rthe state. They Tell hlofe kindly disposed toward us when they
 
 influence in shaping the states legisia- ton is tremendous. It is to the ln- terests of all that friendly relations with them be encouraged."
 The Warrior river is the instrument that eventually will make Birmingham a truly great jobbing center. MT. Brown believes. "We never have got fair deal on freight rates" he said. ''an opening up the Warrior to capacity traffic VIII give us the advantage of universal rail and water rates Besides, the sec ondary effect it would have on rail- road rates, however, there is the more important consideration-of of actual traffic on the river. Heavy products manu- factured in this district can be shipped flown the river on boats and barges that will return, not empty, but laden with merchandise from eastern mar Lets. commodities without end-that we need here, and on which we are~forced to pay high freight rates at present. The markets of the world '. Ill be open to us. and we will be opei.~ the mar kets of the world
 "Everything for the good of the con- munity, for the good of the state, for the good of the south helps us The old idea of selfish competition without a broader regard for community inter- ests is antiquated and has been scraped All the business interests of the city are convinced of that I am sure. and the public ought to know that these business interests consider the common veal their welfare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
Exporters Learn War Lesson

Uncle Sans scientific study of pack
 ing not only saved space. but resulted in stronger packages. says John II. Van
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ,

The mechanical equipment ol 'ic ooi.S inc is complete in every detail, ana IT. cm6es three automatic electric elevators, circulating ice water and coil Ice poN system. an automatic telephone system and a complete air washing and circu- lating system The power house, Tn the rear of the main buildings, is fitted With two Badenhousen boilers, heated by by ,roduct gas; turbo generator for emer- eency use, ice machinery and various electrically driven pumps
 The building is steam-heated through out steam being generated by py-pfoduce gas, pipped from the company piaiie rearly a mile away. All cookins' ooth III the main kitchen and in the section uie' kitchen on each floor, is done by steam or gas, thus eliminating the dirt, asn and smoke of coal burning.
 A striking feature of the interior con struction of the building is the absence of long corridors. The lateral winss are divided into sections of 40 beds eacn, consisting of two 16-bed wards with sun parlor or solarium at the end or each ward and eight private rooms Five of these rooms on each section are so arranged that they can be used for the 2 treatment of contagious or communi-9 catable diseases without danger of spread ing to other patients. Each section IS complete in itself and contains besides the space for patients already enumerated diet kitchens, clothes roomt eor par tients, linen roms, sink room and the recessary bathrooms. Each section IS so arranged that it can be completely cut of from the rest of the Hospital without interfering in any way with other sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
ALLIED ARMIES ID
 COMPLETE PLANS AT MEETING TUESDAY
Expect Jefferson County to Exceed Former Totals in Red Cross Roll Call Drive
 to Begin November 2

Assembled again in high endeavor, the allied armies of Birmingham will have dinner at the Tutwler Tuesday night at 6:30 o'clock, and make all necessary plans for the Red Cross third roll call.
 These canvassers. whose work in the various war fund drives attracted nation wide attention have consented to go out in the field again for the Red Cross cam paign, which will be conducted November ? to II, ending on the first anniversary of Armistice day.
 The complete organization of the allied
 armies, under Feld Marshal J. Frank Rushton, will participate in the campaign for Red Cross memberships here, and it
 is hoped that this country will exceed it's former totals of $32,000 and s42000, recorded during the last two campaigns, Hubbert Smith has been named auditor for the campaign,
 Mrs. B. r. Wilkerson, county chairman of the women workers who will assist in the campaign, and Mrs. A. l.. Fulenwider are organizing a women speakers pu- reaua with Mrs. Fu.enWider as chairman, , and four-minute speakers will be fur nished to serve during the campaign. The first day of the campaigns Sunday, November ?, will be Red Cross Sunday, in accordance with President Wilson's proc lamation, and on that day all ministers will devote their sermons to the cause of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-26
MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDS

',The Red Cross third roll call will be a simultaneous drive for membership and for funds with which to carry on it's vast work said Val J. Nesbit, county chair man 'It is expected to raise. in the United States, a total of S15O0o.000, and to en- roll 20,00o0o0 members for the ensuing year The local chapter had enough money remaining from it's war funds to liuuidate the amount assigned to Jeffer- son county, but the drive for membership remains.
 "A membership costs sl. 50 per cent of which goes to the local chapter for local needs, and 90 per cent to the American Red Cross to be used for emergency work and in carrying out the welfare pro- gramme.
 .'The Red Cross heretofore has been active only in time of war, or of extra ordinary emergencies, but it Is depart ing from it's traditional policy, and has form ulated social programme for peaee times which will be largely concerned in the upbuilding of physical standards or men and women. Of 100000 men who stood the United States army examina-
 tion. & per cent were found physically defective The Red Cross programme pro- poses to reduce this alarming percentage, to assist, stimulate and supplement all Legitimate movements for improvement of the public health and better living condi- tions. The Red Cross has already begun work to enable it to meet these new re- sponsiblities
 There is much unfinished war work that must be given further attention. ITO men still in service and to their families at home. to discharged soldiers not yet readiusted to the routine of civilian life, to boys suffering or convalescing in mill tary and naval hospitals. the American people must still give cheer, comfort and service through their Red Cross. In cer- tain portions of Europe the Red Cross must still care for undernourished babies, and must assist ths war-ravaged -coun- tries to organize their resources and pre- serve the vitality and lives Of their peo-
Askov American., 1919-07-31

tered over the meadows last Fri
day morning by the thunder
storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig Johnson
autoed up from Rock Creek to
visit the August Anderson
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Rydberg
were at Cambridge to attend a
funeral of Mrs. Rydberg's sister
in-law.
We would like to see the roads
fixed up some in the town of
Fleming so we could get to
Askov and Bruno without being
pitched and jolted nearly to
death. And the main road run
ming east from Sandstone needs
repairing pretty bad between
Bear Creek and Sand Creek.
Something will have to be done
this summer or they will be i'm
passible next spring.
Askov American., 1919-07-31
Pending Colombian Pact to Re-,
Ceive immediate Consider.
alton by Senate.
HOUSE PLANS RECESS
viii Not Be In Session From August 2
to September e-President May
Make Statement on
Shantunq.

Washington, July 2S-Senate con.
troversy over the peace treaty with
its league of nations covenant will be
halted temporarily to allow considera.
tion OF the long pending Colombian
treaty. However, the peace treaty and
related subjects are expected to be to
the fore every day.
The house recess plans, calling for
a complete shutdown of the lower
branch from August 2 to September 8
are expected to be presented formally.
The plans undoubtedly will receive
the required senate approval. The
senate will remain in session, chiefly
working on the peace treaty, while
house committees will take up various
Investigations and will hold hearings
on number of reconstruction meas.
ures. The recess, however, will delay
enactment OF several bills, including
the prohibition enforcement measure,
until September.
The Colombian treaty involving pay.
ment by the United States of $25, 5,0O0,.
900 to that republic, resulting from
the partition Of Panama, will be taken
up at once. by the foreign relations
committee. The treaty is expected to
be reported by the committee and rati.
fed by the senate promptly.
Developments thought probable in
the treaty fight include statements by
President Wilson outlining his stand
on the proposal for ratification reser.
vations, and giving new information
as to the Shantung provision. Both Of
the expected statements would have a
direct bearing on debate. The Shan.
tung provision is the subject of diplo.
matte discussions now in progress with
Toxic.