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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
Counter Peace Proposals to Be Presented This Week
BY Associated prnss

By Associated Press
 Berlin, Saturday, May 24.-A semi-of- ficial statement issued today says Ger man counter proposals on the peace treaty would be presented at the be- ginning of the week The doctrine is based on the principle of right contained in Secretary Lansing's note
 It is added that the counter proposals will attempt to remove "the contradic- tion in the allied proposals whereby Ger many's economic progress is rendered im- possible, yet Germany is expected to bear the hardest economic impositions
 The statement says the note will make positive proposals showing what Ger many can and cannot do, and declare the fulfillment of certain requirements will only be possible through community of effort by Germany and her enemies. The statement expresses the opinion that the counter proposals will be published in Berlin simultaneously with their presenta- = ton at Versailles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
MANY BONUS CHECKS
 CANNOT BE DELIVERED

Washington, May 25-(Special) )-Sev- eral mailbags heaping full of letters con- taining $60 bonus checks are being held at the war department in Washington because of the inability of the postal au- thorities to make deliveries with the ad- dresses that appear on the envelopes. These bonuses were authorized by Con- gress to be paid to soldiers. ilors. ma rines, army and navy nurses female), nd field clerks upon their being dis charged from the service and given an honorary discharge certificates < The trouble in many cases has been that the letters the boys sent in have been misplaced sometimes it has been that what would be very plain writing to some one familiar with it, proves a Chinese puzzle to the clerk in Washing ton. At any rate, the checks are here waiting to be claimed by the men whose names appear upon them. All they now have to do is to send their proper ad- dresses to the zone finance officer, mis- cellaneous pay division. in Washington, and the money will be immediately forth coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
WOMEN OBJECT TO
 HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Washington, May 25.-tSpecial )-The government is about to reach conclusion that women are difficult of satisfaction. When war workers complained that they could not secure places in which to live, the government spent S2.000,00 in con structing war workers hotels on the cap itol and union station plazas. The workers moved into the beautiful and commodious structures where they were given service as far as rooms and board were concerned
 But something went wrong. For the girls, POO of them, representing HOO others met in convention, and after airing their troubles, indorsed resolutions calling upon the government to discharge men em- ployed in the hotels, and supplant them either by wounded soldiers or women The resolutions, also. call upon the gov ernment to put ban against female smokers in the dormitories.
 Washington didn't know it's girls smooked until the resolutions were printed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26

Where is the money coming from for the current expenses of the Mercy Home?
 This home for little children is in urgent need of funds for its support and on Thursday. May 2s, drive tor $10,0o0 will be launched, and unless the people of Birmingham and Jeffer- son county respond literally some of these little ones will have no home.
 The people of this district have given to all drives for 'rkiddies" in foreign lands and the time has now come when those at our own door must be cared for. Will the people refuse to care for the helpless chil- dren of Birmingham and Jefferson county?
 The Mercy Home was established es years ago and hundreds of friendless children of the community have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Roy Hornsberger and Dewitt Stewart Ensley youths, charged with the theft of an automobile from M. E. Mcfarland local sewing machine agenet. have been brought from Jacksonville, Fla, where they were apprehended with the machine in their possession, and are awaiting trial in the inferior court. The machine was stolen the night of May from the resi- dence of MT. Mcfarland on Seventeenth street. Hornsberger and Stewart were brought from Jacksonville by Officer O. D. Brown of the Ensley police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
NERVES TORN
 ALL TO PIECES
ZIRON Iron Tonic Proved the Right Remedy for This and
 Other Troubles

Sometime back" writes W. T. Pal mer, of Soperton. Ga, T was in a run down state. My nerves were all torn to pieces It was an effort for me to do my work. I did not rest well at nights I felt tired when morning came. and didn't feel like starting the day. My akin was muddy. My appetite was poor. I felt very much in need of a tonic thought it was the lack of iron and decided to try Ziron. as heard there was no better tonic made. began taking it and can safely and gladly say it did me 8 world of good. Ziron is gocd all-around tonic for young and old, and makes one feel that life is worth lfvng."
 Ziron is an iron tonic which gives quick dependable strength. You need it to put rich. red. iron-medicated blood into your blood vessels, to steady your nerves, put fresh color into your checks and brightness into your eyes.
 Your druggist sells Ziron on . guar antee. See him today. ZN-S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
BEsSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, May 25.-(Special.) )-The warm weather Sunday afternoon brought out very large crowd to Bessemer's popular resort, West Lake. Practically all of the parking space near the buildings were taken up with automobiles, and numbers of people were swimming, boating and skating, while the pavilion was crowded with on-lookers Although the weather has not been conducive to the patronage of the resort this season, unusually large crowds have visited the park all most daily since the opening. The place Is especially popular for picnic parties, and is pleasant resting place for mo- torist.
 A number of improvements have been made that will add greatly to the en- tertainment of visitors this season, and especially is this true of the children, who visit the park, as number of swings and see-saws have been pro- vided for their amusment. West Lake promises to have the greatest popular ity this season that it has had since it became an amusement park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
HOW SOLDIERS MAY
 RE-ENTER HOSPITALS

Washington, May 25.-(Special. )-The war department publishes explicit infor- nation relative to relief obtainable for men who suffered exposure to gas while in the war. and who, although appar- ently sound at the time of their dis charge, developed symptoms of tubercu- losis afterward
 Arrangements have been made whereby such discharged soldiers being entitled under the war risk act to treatment may be admitted to army hospitals, their present condition being a reactivation insured in line of duty. Application may be made to the nearest representative of the United States public health ser vice, or, if there be no such official in the vicinity, application should be made by letter to the chief medical adviser,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE

Approximately 5000 has been secured in Ensey for the Salvation Army drive by the woman's division of this city, of which Mrs. Joseph l.. Smith is chair man. This entire amount has been raised through booths erected in the downtown section and no canvassing has been done. Among the workers have been Mrs. George Preston and Mrs. Will liam McKail, subchairman; Mrs. J. T. Phillips, Mrs. J. w. Gam, Mrs. H. A. Millstead. Mrs. John Angwin, Mrs. J. T. Kent, Mrs. T. Ed Walt Craig, Mrs J. S. Falkner, Mrs. Wood Smith, Mrs. John Cane, Mrs. Joe Stead, Mrs. Maude White, Mrs. Max Chojnowski, and Mrs. B. B. Gillespie.
 John Angwin has been called to Forts bury Md. by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Sourbaugh, of that place.
 Mrs. Conrad Bouterweg and two chill dren are guests of the parents of the former, Mir and Mrs. Chapman, at Perry, Ga.
 Miss Voda ventress of Clayton is visit ing Mrs. Howard Moore at Shadyside. war risk bureau, Washington, giving the name, rank and organization of former soldier and character of disability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
EQUAL SUFFRAGE ADDRESS

Mrs McMahon of New York will de- liver an address in the park at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in interest of the equal suffrage, which will be an event of interest, as Mrs. McMahon is reputed to be a forceful speaker. A musical programme will be given by members of the Wednesday Music club and other speakers will also make short talks on the subject Mrs. W. L.. Mur- dock, Mrs. H. H. Shell and other prom inent members of the suffrage associa- tion in Birmingham will be present The public is urged to attend. In view of the fact that the subject is becom- ing more popular, the address will be of educational value. and it is expected that large crowd will attend the open air meeting.
 The Woman's auxiliary of the Pres byterian church will hold missionary meeting in the parlors of the church Monday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. B. l.. Russell will conduct the meeting, and an interesting missionary pro- gramme has been arranged.
 The Baptist Missionary union of thu First Baptist church will hold a gen eral missionary meeting at the church Monday afternoon at o'clock A full attendance of members of all circles is requested by the president.
 Miss Theo Lopez of Sumter S. C., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs E. H. Lopez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26

motherless children are denied Who does not want to have a part in this splendid work for the betterment of the future men and women of this community?
 The slogan adopted for the drive, which starts this week. is will you not do for your own children in Bir- mingham what you have done so free ly and cheerfully for children in for eign landsT Mrs. c. B. Spencer is president of this board and the other officers are Mrs. W. J. Jeffries first vice president; Mrs. W. s. Brown, sec ond vice president Mrs. W. H. Stock holm, secretary. and Mrs. c. S. Bissell treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
MAY MAKE AUTOMOBILE
 TIRES OF SAGEBRUSH

Washington. May 25.-(Special.)-It might be demonstrated that automobile tires may be made from sagebrush. The government will investigate the theory if a measure introduced by Representative Raker of California, is enacted into law.
 MT. Raker declares that scientists have studied the feasibility of the idea, and believe it good. They haven't the funds to complete experimentation, and want the government to do the work.
 Sagebrush covers the plains and hills of the west and south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
Would Punish AU Who
 Lnpersonate he Soldiers
California Congressman Asks for Funds to Demonstrate That Automobile Tires Can Be Made From Sage Brush-Faulty Addresses Delay Hundreds
 of Bonus Checks for Soldiers
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

troduced a bill denying the right of a pretender to military glory to imperson- ate a soldier, or to weear medals to which he is not entitled.
 The bill would not have attracted gen. eral attention but for the object of its preparation. The member was apparently willing that the real soldier prosper in his love affairs, but he was jealous of the inroads which those unworthy of honor and advancement might make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
Y. M. c. A. CONFERENCE

Several delegates to the Young Mems Christian association conference at Blue Ridge, N. C., that will be in ses- sion from June 24 to July 8. will be sent from Bessemer, as a result of the recent establishment of d Young Mems Christian association secretary in the city. George Waller was selected as the representative of the Bessemer High school Noble Bennett from the Method ist Sunday school and Howard Bailey from the Presbyterian Sunday school. The delegate has not been selected from the, Baptist Sunday school, but will be appointed next Sunday, which
 will make four young men that will be given the opportunity of attending the conference.
 Another popular movement started by. R. l.. Coons, the secretary is that of organizing baseball teams from the various Sunday schools, and the forma-
 tion of a league of these teams. Two boys from each school will act as a board of directors with MT. Coons. Several tennis courts have been put into condition for playing and are attract ing those boys who are fond of the sport. Under the guidance of MT. Coons there will be no lack of good, whole some games for the boys of the city.
 Parcels that are not securely wrap ped and tied will be refused acceptance at the Bessemer postoffice, according to orders received by Postmaster J. H. Dead. A great deal of trouble has been experienced by the department in the handling of improperly prepared pack ages. and in future those parcels will be refused admission to the mails at the postmasters discretion. This also refers to parcels containing fragile matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

A meeting of the womans auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. F. E. Swann, 1917 Pike avenue. The subject for discussion will be, Home and Foreign Missions" with Miss Blum Of the Italian Presbyterian mission as the speaker. Under her di- recton a demonstration of the work of the mission school will be put on by a number of the pupils. In addition, a special musical programme will be given. At the close of the programme a silver offering will be made.
 Meetings of the bands of the Ladies Aid society of the Ensley Baptist church will be held Monday afternoon at O clock as follows: Workers with Mrs. A. S. Harrell, SIT Twenty second street; Builders, with Mrs. J. w. Minor, 1724 Avenue G; Helpers, with Mrs. T. c. Tharin, 2705 Avenue H. No meeting of the Highland band will be held.
 There will be a meeting of the ladies of the Ensley Christian church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the church on Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
TO Overcome Shortage
 of Alabama Teachers

Montgomery. May 25.-(Special.) )-Plans for overcoming the teacher shortage in Alabama are being made by State Su- perintendent of Education Spright Dow en He intends to concentrate all assist ance possible on those who will be avail able. There will be a supervisory staff in each county, consisting of the county superintendenet of education, an office assistant, and supervisor of primary work.
 A movement to have all the schools open the same day in each of the coun- ties is the first on his programme, and this will be preceded by conference of the teachers in the county with the su- pervising staff. Regular monthly meet irgs will follow, each county divided into four groups. each holding one meeting each month. At these meetings the work ahead will be gone over. distance to be covered fixed, the supervisor assisting the teachers in regular turn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26

Washington. May 25.-CSpecia1 )-Admit-
 edly for the specific purpose of protec- ing young girls prone to yield to heros embraces, Representative Gould has in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26

The food required by hens to produce
 dosen eggs cost from IS to 19 cents.
 This Is the finding as the result of an experiment carried on for period of II months with 70 hens at the agricultural experiment. station, Ames. Ia. Other
 costs ia producing eggs md placing them in the hands of the consumer were not considered in the experiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

An important meeting of the Ensley High School Improvement and Parent Teachers associations will be held Tues day afternoon at PAS o'clock at the high school building. At this time the an- nual election of officers will take place, and it is requested by the president that a complete report of all committees be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-26

Mrs. B. F. Cleveland was a recent hos tess, entertaining a number of matrons at her home on Davis avenue at a spend the-day party. At the noon hour four-course luncheon was served from a table decorated with garden flowers. Those present included Mrs. w. L.. Brooks, Mrs. $. c. Lumpkin, Mrs. M. D. Waldrop, Mrs W. F. Busby, Miss Mau- rine Merrett and w. E. Busby, who has just returned from France.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
70 Commander Houses

ReYlin .Octoher 20,-The dwelling
shortage ID SO great in Berlin suburbs
that the mayor of Wilmersdorf has an
nounced that it will be necessary this
winter to billet the homeless persons
in every unoccupied room in the
dwellings of that community. His pur-
uose 10 understood to be to induce the
householders to volunteer such use Of
their rooms so that they may be al
lowed to select their occupants. Under
this ruling. family of three persons
with one servant living in five-room
house. will have to surrender one
room to refugee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
For the Good Of
the Community

DURING the war the remark was frequently
~ heard that Birmingham was unfortunate
in that the government did not locate any of its
big war industries here and that all of the can
tonments went elsewhere.
There may have been present loss on this &C.
count, but as subsequent events have shown
there was no real loss
Birmingham industries were kept busy
throughout the war, and when it was over they
went ahead making goods and wares and selling
them to their old customers as though there had
never been any interruption.
No changes or alterations in machinery, no
heavy investments to be charged off to profit
and loss, no war babies" to be dismantled.
In cities that did secure big war industries;
thousands of men were thrown out of employ
ment and business stagnated Not SO in Bir-
mingham. There was never day after the sign
ing of the armistice that every man in Brming-
ham who wanted a job could not get one. There
has been a constant demand for men ever since
November IL, 1918.
When the steel workers struck in September,
paralyzing industry in several states, Birming-
ham steel mills and other allied industries con-
tinued operating uninterruptedly and in some
Instances actually increased their output.
Then came the strike in the bituminous coal
fields. The mines in western Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and other
states were practically closed.
Production in the Birmingham district never
fell under so per cent of normal, and before the
strike order was rescinded it had risen to 60 or
Topper cent
Again, because of the unusual demands upon
the Birmingham coal mines through an expan-
sion of the Birmingham zone and greater con-
sumption at home, commercial and industrial
enterprises in other communities have been
compelled to suspend part time at least to con-
serve fuel.
Birmingham, although in the center of the
south's greatest coal fields, has hydro-electric
power to run her industrial machinery, to oper-
ate her public utilities to illuminate her streets
and to heat her buildings in the business district
Birmingham was not unfortunate in not get
ting war industries, but she is fortunate in that
her laboring population, earning good wages, is
satisfied, and that she is to considerable extent
Independent of coal, though coal is one of the
two materials that made her the industrial
center of the south.
These are facts that should be kept in mind.
They should be made known to the outside
world. If that is done Birmingham will be con-
sidered by capital looking for good place to
invest.
A contented people is the best possible adver-
tisement for community, and this, coupled
with the knowledge that even if one essential
commodity fails there is another tn taka ire
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-30
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD SUNDAY NOVEMBER 80 1919

Public Notice
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Insurance Commissioner of Alabama:
Subject to withdrawal as provided in Section 80
of the Wor1mens Compensation Act of Alabama
approved August 23d 1919, am handing you here
with rate sheet showing compensation insurance
rates for the State of Alabama approved by the
Commissioner of Insurance. November 18th, 1919"
Signed, A W. Brscoe, Commissioner of Insur
Coal mining risks have not yet been rated and
rates will not be promulgated until December 18th,
onwhich date the Commissioner of Insurance will
hold conference with all insurance carriers in his
office in Montgomery, at which meeting coal mine
rates will be agreed upon.
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State Inspection and Rating Bureau will inspect
your risk at the earliest possible moment and if
your rate is altered by inspection either one way
or other, same will be retroactive to, original date
ofyour policy. All our compensation policies will
carry the following:
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Alabama Rate Adjustment Endorsement

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