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Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

Jimmy's long life, on an conserva-
tive estimate, somewhere around
1865 times! And Jimmy is only the
cat.
Things Done Outdoors.
The kitchen painted, she read the
spring oata1ogs and ordered the
seeds for the flower garden. She
didn't order them haphazard either.
There isn't much space in the yard,
But she plans so there will be cut
flowers fof the house from time to
time when the first spring jonquils
poke up their heads until Jack Frost
vies with the little button chrysan-
themums as to whether winter has
come or summer is going to stay.
She will be sure to have something
yellow that will look we'll in that
odd shaped brass pitcher and some
thing blue. perhaps bachelor but
tons or larkspur, to 60 in the old
fashioned blue and white bowl
She helped George, her husband.
uncover the mulchings from the
beds preparatory to transplanting
the plants as soon as they were big
enough after their nursery stage in
the little wooden boxes which sat
around on all the window stills inside
the house for a month. Now she is
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE-

washing up and reporting the winter
house plants in anticipation of their
summer exodus to the front and
back piazzas.
Between the administration Of
these strictly housewifely tasks she
used to sew on refugee garments
for the Red Cross auxiliary. That
is over now, but there is still and
always the records of the club, OF
which she is secretary, to bring up
to-date. And that everlasting sum-
mer sewing which follows the siren
uous spring housekeeping!
Wonderful to be One.
She made little confession one
day, and those moments of conf
denee are rare. Sometimes" she
said.>I just wish and long for some
special talent that / could devote
myself to, and curse myself because
/ haven't any | want to be eco
nomically independent. I rear and
tear inside of myself and rebel at
just being a housewife. But all the
time, when I'm revolving the most.
know down in my heart that I'd
rather do this than anything else.
! am so utterly and hopelessly
dome site
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
BOOKLET TELLS
STORY OF THE
SKINNER FIRMS
0maha's Three Great Distinc.
tive Enterprises Have
Reputation All Over
Country.

A booklet, geographically and
otherwise worthy of the great indus
tries it represents, has been issued
by the Skinner companies, baking,
packing and manufacturing, being
Omaha's three distinctive enterprises
in their lines of business.
Describing the packing company,
it is pointed out that the Omaha
plant is the finest and most modern
in the world. packing complete line
of fresh, cured and canned meat
products. 1t possesses every known
convenience devised by science for
the packing plant and is conducted
by experts who have spent years in
the business.
In connection with it is conducted
wholesale produce and cold stor-
age that is called the finest thing
of its kind in the world and is per-
feet unit for the handling of choice
food products, poultry eggs, butter,
cheese, etc.
The Skinner trade mark is famous
throughout the land and is found OIL
packages in thousands of homes in
every city of the country, the bakery
being described unrivalled in SAM
tary and modern convenienees. 1t
is Of enormous size, although not the
largest in the country.
Beautiful photo engravlngs OF the
officers of the company enbelllsh
the pages of the booklet, which is
not only interesting as to reading
but is a record of the progress OF
a monumental enterprise that is a
source Of pride to the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Three Recipes to Tempt
Palate of House Crouch
Tamale Pie.

dHldl6 ZIG.
2 cups cornmeal.
21s teaspoons salt.
E cups boiling water.
tonion.
tablespoon fat.
2 tomatoes.
4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or
small chopped sweet pepper.
] teaspoon salt.
2 cups leftover stew
Make a mush by stirring the corn
meal and one ARD one half tea
spoons salt into boiling water Cook
in a double boiler or over water for
IS minutes. Brown the onion in fat
and heat stew and add to Drowned
onion. Add the tomato, pepper and
salt. Grease baking dish, put in
the seasoned meat and cover with
mush. Cook 80 minutes.
Pea or Bean Loaf.
| pink cooked peas or beans.
| egg.
I cup bread crumbs.
4 cup milk.
2 teaspoons salt.
tablespoon finely minced onion
Add, beaten egg and bread crumbs
to beans or peas. Add salt and
chopped onion. Add milk. Shape
into loaf and place a slice of pork
or bacon on top. Bake Is to &C
minutes. Basic with fat and water
Serve with sauce. Two tablespoons
pimentos or finely shredded green
peppers may be added.
Molasses Cookies.
~ cups -four.
teaspoon salt.
l teaspoon soda.
tablespoon ginger.
cup molasses.
tablespoon hot water.
u cup hardened vegetable fat.
Sift together the flour, salt, soda
and ginger. Melt fat. Add hot
water and molasses. Stir this liquid
gradually into dry ingredients. Chill
Roll on Toured board to one-eighth-
inch thickness. Cut, Bake about
10 minutes in a moderate oven.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Radius.
Cardinal MERCER Prays
For Presidents Recovery

Boston, Oct. 25.-In our dis
tressed Belgium, if we were saved, it
was by you.
The gospel today expresses the
common charity, In the name of the
king and the church l thank you
for what you have done for Belgium.
'I'll pray for you, for the prompt
recovery of your president, and the
prosperity of your country. ! shall
pray for the common peace and
aspirations of the United States and
Belgium"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Most Of u. S. in Sixth
Parcel Post Zone
Outside Of Omaha

The bureau of publicity of the
Omaha Chamber of Commerce has
compiled an estimate OF the popula-
ton in the various parcel post zones
out of Omaha.
It shows practically all of the
United States within the sixth zone
cut OF Omaha. Eastern firms have
to make use OF the seventh and
eighth zones to cover the United
States. Here is the table:
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
British Manufacturers to
Boost Embargo On Imports

London. Oct. ga circular is
sued by the national union of manu-
facturers has become public which
informs its members that:
The administration committee
has decided to conduct vigorous
campaign to bring every pressure
to bear upon the prime minister
urging him to fulfill the pledge he
made to the union to reimpose re
strictions on imports until such
time as he is able to formulate his
national policy"
The circular refers to the restric-
tons which kept American manu-
facturers from British markets.
Members of the union are asked
to treat the matter as highly conf
Dental "since it is most important
that our activities should not be-
come public property. as it would
probably weaken our position"
The Manchester Guardian. which
reveals the campaign plans, con-
cludes: Indeed it will"
1t has been discovered by a
French scientist that the colored
spots which appear on the leaves of
books are caused by microscopic
fr,o; xub;cb he hos heen ,h1e RI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
NORMAN-MILLER

A marriage of interest is that oi
 liss Hilda Miller of Indianapolis, Ind. nd MT. Jeff D. Norman. Jr., whicf Yas solemnized Tuesday at noon al he home of Mir. and Mrs J. D. Nor nan, parents of the groom 2301
 Eighteenth court. with Rev A. K Wright, paston of the Ensley Boptis,
 hurch, as the officiating minister.
 Elaborate decorations of palms and ,erns were employed in the living soor where an altar had been erected md before which the vows were taken the ring ceremony being used The ,ridal party entered to the strains of he wedding march played by Mrs S. ). Tanner of Cheneyville, Ind. Miss Miller was given in marrige by her ather, James Miller of Indianapolis
 md was attractive in white georgette ,ver satin, with pearl trimmings, with which she wore a white picture hat and carried bouquet of brides roses 'howered with valley lilies. Attending her as matron of honor was a cousin of the groom. Mrs. D. J. Dufie, who wore a costume of georgette with touches of pink, and a large white hat. A bouquet of Killarney roses completed her toilet. The groom was attended by nis brother, MT. Daniel Norman as best man.
 At the conclusion of the ceremony m informal reception was held, when refreshments were served by Misses Mildred Tolbert and Nell Stephens. who wore frocks of ping georgette. MT. and Mrs. Norman left immediately for Camp Walton, Fla, from which place they will go to New Orleans. On their return they will be at home with the groom's parents, MT and Mrs. Nor man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

circuit court; affirmed
 Edd Holcombe vs. state, Blount circuit court; affirmed.
 Lawyer Poore vs. state, Marion circuit court; reversed and remanded,
 Henry Reims vs. state, Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded
 A. z. Bailey Grocery company vs. Com mercial Savings Bank and Trust com pany and H. c. Schrader company, from Morgan circuit court: appeal dismissied mandamus denied.
 Paul West vs. state, Marshall circuit court; appeal dismissed
 Harve McGowan vs. state, Jackson cir cult court; appeal dismissed.
 Sanford. J.:
 Elijah Wigerfall vs. state, Mobile cir cult court; affirmed.
 Joe Tyra vs state, Marion circuit court; affirmed.
 Brice Brock vs. state, Jefferson circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 o. J. Norred vs. state, Randolph circuit court; affirmed.
 John Threat vs. state, Limestone circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Ada Horton vs. state, Morgan circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
HEALTH CONDITIONS
 MUCH IMPROVED
Comparative Report of City Health Office Shows De
 cided Improvement

That health conditions are better in Birmingham now than they were this time last year was again brought out yesterday, when the monthly report of the health officer was submitted to the city commission yesterday. The report was for the month of May, 1919, and included a comparative report for May. 1918.
 The report showed 227 deaths for last month and SIS for the sarne month last year. Births were 2s6 this years and 26S last year. The death rate was 12.5S per thousand and the birth rate 15.7S.
 Deaths from communicable diseas As this year. 25 last year. 59. Only three eases of local typhoid were reported with two imported cases, in spite of the fact ths2- Birmingham is said to have the highest typhoid rate of any southern city. Deaths from tuberCu- losis for this year wera IT, last year 30. Three cases of peflagra, two of malaria, S2 of measles, 9 of humps, GA of chickenpox and 10 of scarlet fever were reported for last month
 There were 439 cases of vene-ial diseases with four deaths reported Patients given treatment at the c. U clenic numbered 1924. There were 266 inspections of dairies, bakeries, soda fountains. restaurants, etc, reported with nine arrests and convictions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Appeals Court Decisions


 Montgomery. June 7.-(Special1- list of decisions of the court of appeals of Alabama on Tuesday follow: On rehearing: .tS | Walter Morris vs. state. from Montsonn- cry circuit court; application of state Ioverruled.
 :. Charlie Holyfield vs state, Montgomery circuit court; opinion extended. applica- tion overruled .'- court of Birmingham; opinion extended. application overruled Rena Griffin vs. Mrs. R. J. Fowler, Jeff ferson circuit court; application over ruled. i T. B. King vs. Dearing- Orn.an Mercan- tile company from Franklin circuit court; application overruled
 Mary D. Simpson vs. E. C. Payne Lum- ber company, Morgan circuit, court; opin- ion corrected and extended. application toverruled. ae 75 ! Brown. P. J.: | Fred, Dean vs. Simuel Jackson, from Geneva circuit court; affirmed. i Rosa White vs. state. Jefferson circuit court; affirmed John Wilson vs. state Franklin circuit court; affirmed. Christo Robinson vs. state, Madison cir cult court reversed and remanded Edgar Fennell vs. state, Morgan circuit court; affirmed. EXP arte Claude Rogers, original peti- ion for mandamus; demurrers sustained. !retitton dismissed
 Bricken. J.: ! Antny collins vs. state. from Chamber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. June IT. - (Special) Complaints about the catching of cows by the officers recently employed by the mayor for the purpose of taklns Up cattle in the city limits consumed great deal of time at the meeting of the city council Tuesday evening. A delegation of citizens living out of the city limits were present and en- tered a protest against their cows be- ing taken up, claiming that they had been caught outside of the limits The long discussion produced a motion that was carried, changing the system ot payment for pound keeper from the lee system to that of a salary, the of ficer and the amount of salary being left to the mayor and police commit tee.
 An ordinance for the grading. cherting and slagging of Fifteenth street from the west side of Fourth
 venue to the west side of Tenth ave
 ue was introduced and referred to the
 rect and lighting committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Consideration of becoming a member merce as an organization is being made by the Woman's Civic. club of this city. This action having been taken Tuesday at the regular monthly meeting of the members at the Ensley library. Mrs c. C. Burke is chairman of a special committee by whom this matter will be handled and further decision will be made at the next meeting.
 Mrs. w. P. Caine, president, conducted the meeting and there were encourag- ing reports from the membership and nance committees. The treasurer's re- port showed the receipt of $50 Liber- ty bond from the Thread-of- the Story dub, for which a rising vote of thanks vas tenGered. Mrs. Louis Mackenzie ,hairman of the finance committee
 Of interest to the patrons of the library is the announcemen made at this meeting that through the efforts of c. c. Burke, Commissioners Brown md Hornady have taken up the condi- ion of the interior of the building and nave arranged for the renovation of the walls and furniture by a local ieeoratorf
 An invitation has been extended the '1nsley Playground association to be- come a part of the Civic club with q flew to fostering this kind of work. In merging the Playground association With the club. the officers of the asso- ;iation will become a committee with Mrs. L. H. Pennington the president, as hartman of recreation interests to be romoted by the club.
 Following the reading and adoption 3f a bylaw on the duties of the club 'ffieers. the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Hubbard Bros. < Co.'S Letter

New York. June 17.-(SpeciaL)-A fir aboard a steamship in the Alexand; docks in Liverpool, with the possib.lit of the destruction of a large amour of cotton stored in the warehouse, cause rapid advance in the Liverpool mar ket during the morning. This marke however, slowly declined undo slow liquidation scrne 50 points, to recovc under an ea-sler money market, hrough about by the redistribution of the. taxe paid to the government last week. IT local feeling is 5ullish believing that tn demand for cotton will increase on declines with the present condition z the crop. Under the conditions of the past two days. transactions are of lim ited volume and fluctuations sharp Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MEMORIAL DAY

Sunday, June 22, will be observed by the Bessemer Chapter, Daughters Of the Confederacy, as memorial day, and the graves of the Confederate lead will be decorated with Confeder- tte flags and flowers by members of the chapter. On the day set aside for memorial day it was not considered an appropriate time for the local chap ter to have the memorial service se a later date. June 22, was decided upon at the last meeting as the , date o:i which to honor the men who belonged to the Confederate army and are buried in Cedar Hill cemetery.
 In order for the service not to cor- flict with the community sing, mem hers of the chapter are requested .o leave the. park immediately after the slns Tor the cemetery, which will make the hour about 6:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend the cere- mony at the cemetery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
PROTEST AGAINST RAISE

A mass meeting of citizens has been called for Friday evening at s:l5 for the purpose of protesting against the recent raise in telephone rates The meeting will be held in the circuit courtroom under the auspices of the board of trade and large number O! citizens are expected to attend as the Ipestion is live one at present Tn the city.
 Many telephones have been removed from business and resident places since the inauguration of the new rates. st
 The special protest Is against the to-cent toll from Bessemer to Birming- nam, and it is believed that the tele- phone company will make some ad- lustment in regard to the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
PERSONALS

Mrs, s. F. Grout has returned from visit to her parents at Dyersbure Tenn.
 Mrs. Carl Willbanks of Montgomery is tho guest of Miss Bara Nolen at hel home at Jonesboro. i, Sidney Stuoky; who recently re. turned from France, is visiting friends ih this city.
 Mrs. J F. Lee left Tuesday nigh for her home in Atlanta af.er a visi. to her parents. pr. and Mrs. F. L. Ed mundson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Wonderstoen
 All the Rage
 in New York
Removes superfluous Hair Instantly
 No Odor-Harmless-G

Ugly hairs on chin, checks or lips are removed at once by the magic touch of Bellins Wonderstoen, the only dry and odorless hair remover in the world
 Used by thousands of Fifth Avenues S beautiful women and now sold here at only s1 so that you can take advantage of this absolutely safe and clean way to get rid of disfiguring superfluous hairs
 Made by Bellin's Wonderstoen Co.,, 500 Fifth Ave, News York, who guarantee money back if not as represented. Book let Free or get from Arnold Masberg Drug Co, 4th ave. and goth st=Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
CHURCH TO PICNIC

The Sunday schol picnic of the Fair view Methodist church will be given Wednesday at East Lake park. Ar rangements have been made for spe- cial car to- leave Fairview station at 10 o'clock. making stops as far up as Owenton. There will be racing and games for the children and several fea- lures for adults. The special car will leave the lake on the return trip at C o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Propose Conference
 for Settlement of
 Industrial Questions
By Associated rys,s

by NstoeIdFtn FFe56 Washington, June 17.-Senator Poindex- ter, republican, Washington, and Repre- sentative Kelley. independent Pennsyl- yania, introduced resolutions today pro posing that President Wilson call con ference of representatives of capital and labor to discuss measures for settlement of industrial questions. Action on the resolution was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. H. c. Tunnell left Tues day on motor trip to Tennessee. where they will be the guests of friends for the next two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Herby Tlphine, whose marriage was an event of the past week., are visiting relativess of the former in the southern part of the state before returning. to Ensley to reside. Mrs, AlphineS was formerly Miss Thelma Dunlap, and announcement of the weddidng. which took place at the First Presbyterian church in Birming- ham, comes as surprise. Only few friends and relatives were present at the ceremony. owing to recent be- reavement in the family of the bride. On their reutrn MT. and Mrs. Alphine will be at home at z5o6 Avenue r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Senate to Hold Night Sessions

bY NssUcTat6d Ffbss
 Washington, June 17.--Night sessions of the senate to insure passage of the re- naining bills authorizing appropriations needed before July 1, were determined to- day by senate republican leaders Sena- tor Curtis, of Kansas, republican whip, formally gave notice today that the pro- gramme of night sessions would begin tomorrow with the District of Columbia appropriation bill first to be considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Harbor Enlargement Recommended
 By Associated Press

Washington, June 17.-Enlargement
 the authorized improvement of Charlotte harbor, Florida, so as to provide chan
 ne. 47 feet deep and 300 feet wide iron the Gulf of Mexico to the town of Boca Grande, was recommended today to Con gress by government engineers, who es- timated the increased cost would tota Sl00oO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
FREE CLINIC

The free clinic for the treatment of social diseases has been established in the city hall on the ground floor, with entrance on Eighteenth street and is being operated successfully. The clinic was established upon the advice of Dr. J. D Bowling. in carrying, out ths government programme, and is ;n charge of Dr. A. J. Edwards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
AyONDALE PICNIC

The annual picnic of the junior de- 'artment of the Sunday school of the hnsley Baptist church will be held to- lay at Avondale park. All persons at feIhling are requested to meet at the ihurch on Avenue c at 9:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
NUCLEUS OF LIBRARY

Members of the Culture club are making contributions of books ai,d magazines to rural schools. a nucleus of a library having been formed at the Hopewell school with an encyclo- pedia and other books of value having been contributed. The books and magazines are being distributed dur Ing the vacation period by Miss Lille Mae Christlieb, who is teacher in the school Expressions of apprecia- lion havee been received from pupils Of the school for the establishment of the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
PERSONAL

George Morris. chief deputy United States marshal, has returned from Ana mosa, la, where he took several women prisoners '4' t tsN
 George Brown. deputy United States marshal. has gone to Washington to take Wilton Oster to the national training school for boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

A large number of the members of the Christian Endeavor societies of the Presbyterian and Christian churches attended the district meeting at Wood lawn Tuesday evening. Those attend ing met at the Presbyterian church,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

An interesting social event of the week will be the marriage of Miss Ef- line Moore to MT. Herbert Milton
 which will take place at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. George Coch- ran, Thursday night at twilight. There will be a number of attendants and reception will follow the marriA5 s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

A meeting of tle Civic Improvement league will be held, at the library Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock The president requests a full attend ance, as business of importance will be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be meeting of the Womans Benefit association of Mac cabees Wednesday evening at o'clock in the old Elks' building on Avenue D. between, Twentieth and Twenty first streets. Owing to the fact that a num- Der of matters of importance will be taken up. full attendance is urged.
 meeting of the Baptist Young Peo- ple's union will be held Wednesday evening att o'clock at the Ensley Bap- tist church. The subject for study is "A Remarkable Soul Winner: Uncle John Vasser." Miss Ruth Davis is leader.
 A message has been received from John Looney by his parents, MT. and Mrs. s. H. Looney, to the effect that he has reached New York and is now at Camp Merritt, preparatory to being sent south to be mustered out of the service. Young Looney was with the army. of occupation in Germany as a member of the Fifty first infantry He has been in active overseas service for the past 12 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

where they left in body. making the trip in trucks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-05-22

Lots For Sale-Nihe fine residence
lots, across street west from high
school, are being offered for sale to
highest bidder. Leave sealed bids with
Elizabeth Spain, Administrative of es-
tate of VIM. M. Spain. 23tf