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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

paying a servant by the week then: this was by the month"
 My grocery bill was in the neigh borhool of se0 a month" she continued Il paid 12i1 cents for nice frying sized sprinr chickens-sometimes 15; eggs vera dime dozen-occasional1y 1215 cents; ana I could buy watermelon as big as bucket for 15 cents. Old fashioned tacky cabhages sold for a dime A head. now you buy cabbage by the pound; and as for sugar and lard and things like uiat-why the prices were so ridiculouslv low that you wouldn't believe me if I told you what they were"
 My Sunday hat, as we called our dress hats then, usually cost me some thing like s or S." the woman con tinued, and my every day hat from S3.50 to $5 I never had a pair of shoes that cost over s and they were beau tiful high-topped kid boots; a dressmaker then charged s for the most elaborate silk dress and s2.50 and s for plainer dresses (not gowns them. So my dear. yot can see how I marvel and wonder at the prices of todayr'
 We lived beautifully, too-just as we always have" the woman said. My hus. band is an epicure; he demands good food-the best; our house has always been run on lavish plans and these prices I am giving you of 25 years ago are facts; and very nearly everybody else who lived in this city then can testify to the truthfulnes of what I'm saying"
 T don't really see how the man who makes SIPS or $50 month now" said the woman, feeds his family much less buys clothes for them. My own daugh- ters-now married and having homes of their own-tell me that it is almost irn- possible for them to provide food for their tables at the present cost of milk, meat, sugar, butter and eggs, and their husbands all make fairly good salaries; one of my daughters married a rich man, but he is even worse than the oth- CTS on the subject of impossible prices. because he worked hard for his money and he wants to keep it.-
 And don't forget the poor working girl" I begged. ITO be asked $f2 for pair of shoes; s1 for pair of haIf-silk hose that used to be 49 cents (and better quality than the s1 hose now); outrage ous prices for hats, dresses and wraps which of course are not paid-why it makes life scarcely worth living; the cost is too high!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MISS BRADFORD
 GUEST OF HONOR

One of the delightful dances of the younger set was given in honor of Miss Elizabeth Bradford of uniontown by Miss Anna Meade and Philip and Newton liar die at the home of Mrs William Hardie on Nineteenth street, south
 The home was attractively arranged and adorned with cut flowers and an orches- tra furnished music until late hour. The dining room table was centered with a basket of pink roses and ices were served to about 7s friends who were included in this delightful hospitality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
PANDOM NOTES

Miss Katherine and Miss Helen Mae Linthicum have returned from Baltimore where they attended the Maryland col lege and graduated having received the bachelor of oratory degree.
 MT. and Mrs, F. E. Linthicum have re. turned from Baltimore where they att tended the graduation exercises of their daughters, Miss Katherine and Miss He- len Mae Iinthicum at the Maryland col lege.
 Mrs J. B. Reid has returned from a short stay in Montgomery as the guest of MT. and Mrs. William Kelly.
 
 Mrs s. A. Ford of Knoxville. Tenn. ia the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. L. Adams at her home. 72oo First Ave
 Mrs. L. II. Harris of winterville q. is the guest of her brother. MT. Eugene Adair. 72os First avenue. Mrs. J. B. Reid will leave this week for Winchester, Va, to be the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Rufus Russell for a few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Ingram. IT.. are spending the week with relatives in An niston.
 Miss Catherine Herren, of Birmineham m and Misses Mary Allen Oliver and Sarah Oliver, of Dadeville, will be the guests this week of the Misses Herren on Leigh ton avenue.-Anniston Star and Hot Blast.
 Miss Graham's pupils recital today al O clock at Cable hall.
  Birmingham friends will be interested to learn that Mir and Mrs. R. A. Chad. wick have received notice that their son, Jack B. Chadwick has received a promo. tion to captain from first lieutenant and is now stationed in the infantry of the Second division in Coblentz, Germany MT. and Mrs. Chadwick and their sons | formerly made their home in this city and have large circle of friends in the city.
 1 Mrs. Frances Arnold DeBardeleben 1 who has been the guest of Mrs. Row. land Slngluff in Baltimore for the pas two weeks. and later going to New Yorl | tor e visit, returned home Tuesday Cards firm Dr. and Mrs. Courtney w ShropsaEra frors Atlantic City. conve,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Americas Widening Horizons

Arthur Hunt Chute, Tn Leslie s.
 Yesterday America was bounded by herself. Today she is bounded by the world. Yesterday, thanks to countless leagues of the inviolate sea, she dwelt apart, and spoke with compiacency of
 her policy of Isolation.
 Overnight the United States was
 plunged into a world war, and into the
 vortex of world politics. In twinkling
 her skyline, wide as the content, be-
 came vast as the globe.
 Who would have dreamed in that
 time when we spoke slightingly of
 grape juice diplomacy that in four
 more years President Wilson would be
 seated in the palace of Versailles,
 dominant figure in the remaking of the
 Old World and the New? Who would
 have dreamed when a few American
 troops set out for Mexico in 1914 that
 before the end of 1918 over 2ooo,ooo Americans would be fighting in France, in the North Sea and in the uttermost parts of Siberia.
 America at last has come to her citizenship among the nations. In the old country they used to speak or the petty islanders who were blind to tner world wide dominions as little Eng- landers" America has also had her narrow breed, whom we might call the little United Statesers," people who literally live in a hole in the ground and never look on any wider sky than that above their petty domicile, The world war was on for three years before it dawned on many in the self sufficient west The prairie was their sky-l across which the hnger oi the gods had written me plus ultra,
 nothing more beyond
 We hear great deal about making the world safe for democracy" but
 what do we mean by the world? For many the world is still situated on little patch between the Battery ana the Bronx or slightly wider patch called the state of Nebraska Great as New York is with its mighty 6,ooo,Voo' the world we are striving to make safe for democracy is world of 1,6oo,- 900. .OOO When we speak of making the world safe for democracy, we must think not merely of our side, but Of the other side as we'll. Let us remember that more than half of the people or this earth dwell in Asia. Out of every 1 four men living, one is Chlnaman' l Out of every five men. one is Hindu l It is far away from the United states l to the ottoman dominions. But Amerl- l cans and Turks alike have suffered I from the scourage and plague of war. I The spanish influenza claimed its dead l in the purlieus of Broussa, and 1t claimed them no less in the streets of l Brooklyn The world democracy to- ward which we strive is day when we shall realize our oneness, when the man in Broussa shall think of the man in Brooklyn, and when the man in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

is in the possession of Mrs. Webb. He was a personal friend of Sir Walter scott and Robert Burns. In Goldsmiths s Retaliation mention Is made of him.
 Justina Walton was married to Coh James ?. Webb, gallant officer in the war betv eer the states. He made the supreme sacrifice July. 1863, in a battle near Winchester, Tenn
 With the Fourth Alabama division when it sailed for France were Harry Young Cooke and James A. Webb grand sons of cur real daughter. Harry Young Cooke was returned from France because of failing tealth, hut James A. Webb became adJutant of the First brigade iG7th infantry. under Major Carroll. and returned to America a captain.
 Our real daughters whose lives were rich in the memories of the past are a priceless possession and a sweet bene diction.
 Their influence will abide with us all ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church were hostesses 10 a birthday party Monday afternoon at the home Of the Rev and Mrs. R. N. SinD- son on Cliff Road.
 The Aid society had made and distrih- uted small silk bags, and each guest was requested to celebrate her own birthday by returning the bag with as many pen- nies as sine was years old.
 During tine afternoon programme of instrumental and vocal music was rem dered, inierspersed with several delight ful readings.
 Among those taking part were Mrs. Mackey, Miss Reager Miss Gladys Webb, Mrs. Crawford, Miss Iris Quimby, Miss Craven. Mrs. Tvey, Miss Poynter, Miss Kathryn Linthicum, Miss Lucille Harper. Miss Grace Ash, Miss Olive Cheek, Miss Eliza beth Stephenson.
 After the programme a delicious fruit punch was served. More than 75 guests were present. and the birthday offerings amounted to over $25.
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$5. And S. it goes, this 9O-year-old book. A little tantaiizing it is when onA com pares our house bills at present."
 I happened to be discussing this sub ject with some women a few days ago and quoted the artcle just mentioned, when one of the women said:
 'T can tell you even more startling things than that in my own experience just 25 years ago right here in Birming- ham,"
 Do tell me" I begged. q want to get just as mad as 1 can and get it all out of my system at once so go on; do your worst"
 She laughingly said:
 "When I came to Birmingham to live little over 25 years ago, I brought my cook, maid and laundress with me from the South Alabama town I had lived in; I paid my cook S5 a month; there were six of us in the family the maid re- ceived s4 and I paid my laundress eve called her the wash-woman them, s6 a month and she did every thing, including my husbands shirts and all the bed and table linen. Nobody ever dreamed oi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
SHARPE-M'KNEELY
 MARRIAGE

marriage of interest to large circle of friends was that of Mrs. Mabel Me Kneely to Capt. w. K. Sharpe Jr., which took place at the South Side Baptist church Saturday evening, the Rev. Dr. billiard offieiated, using the impressive ring service.
 Capt and Mrs Sharpe left on a trip to Chicago, French Lick, Indianapolis. Cincinnati immediately after the ceremo- ny, after which they will return to Bir- mingham for short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Floretta Conn entertained num- Der of her little friends in honor of her 18th birthday at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. J. H. Cohn, Ill Oaks street, West End.
 The house was adorned with ferns and palms combined with white blossoms car rying out color scheme of green and white. The dining room table was cen- tered with a huge embossed cake which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
WILLIAMSON-VAN SANDT

The friends of Miss Verna Van Sandt will be interested to learn of her marriage on last Wednesday to T. H. Williamson, lieutenant, United States navy Mir and Mrs Williamson will make Boston their nome for the present. Lieutenant Will Hanson is an officer of the U s, S. Rogers, new type of torpedo destroyer which has just been built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MOONLIGHT PICNIC PARTY

On Monday evenng congenial party enjoyed moonlight picnic party out at Five Mile creek, beyond Roebuck Springs, motoring out late in the after noon and having supper afterward
 Those who composed the party were MT. and Mrs. George Gordon Crawford and their guest, Mrs. Cochrane, of New Orleans, MT and Mrs. Edward w. Bar rett, MT. and Mrs Felix Drennen, Mr. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith, Mrs John L. Raul, Mrs. Orline Arnold Shipman, MT. Erskine Ramsay and MT. Morris Bush
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

Mrs. Ruth Unzickers and Mrs. Howard Parrish entertained at luncheon yesterday at the Tutwiler in honor of Mrs. Claude Buchanan of Atlanta, the guest of Mrs. Elsie Clay. The guests included Nas. Buchanan. Mrs. Clay, Miss Hattie Cole man, Mrs. E. Caldwell and Mrs. 0. k Trose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
On the Right Track

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
 Dr. J. M. Buckley, the Methodist di- vine, was asked one day to conduct an ''experience meeting at colored church in the south.
 A colored woman arose and bore witness to the preciousness of her religion as light -bringer and comfort-giver.
 That's good, sister!' commented Dr. Buckley. But now about the practical side. Does your religion make you strive to prepare your husband good dinner ? Does it make you look after him in every way?"
 Just then Dr. Buckley felt yank at his coat tails by the colored preacher, who whispered ardently: Press dem questions, doctor, press den questions. Oats my wife."
 THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
DAVIS -HANLIN
 MARRIAGE

In the parlor of the First Methodist church Monday afternoon at o'clock Mrs. Kate Schivin Davis was married to MT. George Burton Hanlin of this city, Rev. Marvin McClesky, cousin of Mrs. Davis, performing the ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Hdnlin left immediately for Savannah, going from there by steam CT to New York and Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MISS HENDERSON
 CONTAMINATED

Mir Thomas H. Vaughn entertained a few friends at a Lyric party Monday evening in honor of Miss Dora Hender- son in, celebration of her birthday. The guests included Miss Henderson, Miss Gladys Vaughn, Miss Ella Vaughn, Mrs. Elizabeth Stone, Mir. Lewis Raemon and MT M Austin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
Brooklyn shall think of the man il

Brooklyn shall think of the man in Broussa.
 A keen newspaper man once ob served that the average American was more interested in a tomcat rowling on the city hall doorsteps than he was in a war in the Balkans. But with America awakened to her mission, such narrow times must pass. The war above all elM should teach us the solidarity of mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MISS WILDER
 TO ENTERTAIN

Miss Rose Woods Wilder will entertain few friends at tea on Saturday after noon at the Tutwier in honor of her guest, Miss Marcis Tricrell, of Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
IMPOSSIBLE PRICES

GG1TaHE roofs the limit" seems to
 be the slogan of those who sell
 S things these days; honestly it is perfectly disheartening to even try to shop; a dollar doesn't go anywhere; as for nickles and dimes they don't even buy soft drinks" any more (without the luxury tax. and all they are good for is street car fare; what are We coming to and when will it all end?
 It is perfectly outrageous for people to have to be imposed upon by the im- possible prices asked for the everyday common or garden variety of absolute necessities; anybody can do without the luxuries, although some wag has declar- ed that if he be given the luxuries of life he can do without the necessities; hut seriously, the prices of commodities have become almost prohibitory in these days and times.
 In comparison to our forbears and how comfortably they lived on such small sums of money-why it takes the very heart out of a man Cor woman-espe- cfaly if she is earning her own living), to even try to livei
 I was reading in well khown news per the other day an article from the pen of a clever writer along these lines who said that recently somebody she knew-a man of prominence and position dug up out of the archives of a history all old diary from the pen of a woman who in 1929 gave startling accounts of herself and her household expenses. That diary dates back as you readily see. some 90 years, which makes the reading matter rather interesting in comparison to the geously, scandalously, over whelmingly, ridiculous, impossible prices of today.
 Among other things the diary contained this statement, according to the story 1 read:
 of maid whose wages were SIPS pe- week, and also traces of colored butler vino must have been content Ul'h about as little-because he seems to have cost his mistress a great deal for being found in stockings and gloves. One shad and a quantity of marketing cost, in all, 62h cents, so it may be inferred that the ehad alone was several hundred per cent cheaper than at present.
 "To house clean in the spring, in- ciuding wages and materials, cost only the news that they are enjoying most delightful visit there
 Miss Hazel Catherine Hudson has been chosen as a delegate from the Epworth league of St. Johns Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MIR. AND MRS. RICKMAN'S {.
 DANCE

MT. and Mrs. Balaam Hickman en- tertained a number of friends at their home in Norwood Saturday evening,
 experimenting Miss Alice Burrnell and Mir J. w. Robertson, whose marriage oc- CUTS this evening. Delightful. refresh ments were served and dancing was en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MISS GRAHAM's RECTAL

Miss Alice Graham will present her pu- pills in the final recital of a series on
 Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at Gable hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
MRS. BADHAM,S PARTY

Tke follow ing invitations have been issued: Tuesday, June D. G o'clock, to meet Mrs Henry Lee Badham, Jr.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
A. o. H. CARD PARTY

The auxiliary of A. o. H., will enter tain at card party tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the K c. hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

Ole Miss, instead uv callin' sum Mother-in-laws TN LAWS" hit pears ter me lak hit would be better ter call 'em "OUT-LAWSp' Yas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

AA lanta Constitution. writes the fol- S Soiowing which will be of interest to Alabamians, especially in Birmingham, as Mrs. John Cooke of this city, who makes her home on South Sixteenth ave- nue, is her daughter. writes;
 Very few real daughters are left to us In the old ancestral home Strawberry HiIl," at Forkland. Ala, is the only liv- ing real daughter of the Joseph Haber- sham chapter, D. A. R., of Atlanta, Mrs Justin Walton Webb.
 Her father when quite a small boy was sent with the clothes for his brother Till man, who was serving with General Washington. The general was so inn pressed by this small boy that he made him his messenger Tillman was in the boat with General Washington the night he crossed the Delaware.
 George Walton, one of the signers of th Declaration of Independenc, was his cousin.
 Justira Walton was born October 1T. lssl, the youngest child by second marriage. Shes WAS educated in a semi nary at Marion. Ala, and French school in Mobile Her cousin, Mrs. Oc- tavia Levert, known on two continents for her beauty, wit and mental attain nents, and she spent happy girlhood together attending parties and balls in Mobile and other southern cities.
 Her grandmother, Amelia Smith, ar rived from Edinburgh. Scotland, the night tea was thrown overheard She always said it was the most noted tea party she ever attended.
 Her uncle, Caleb Whiteford, was secre- tary to the British commissioner for treating of peace with America. An en- graving of him by s. W. Reynolds Q795)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
FOR MRS. BUCHANAN

held 13 candles. At late hour ices were served to about 45 young friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

joyed until a late hour, music being fur nished by an orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

the news that they are enjoying a most delightful visit there.
 Miss Hazel Catherine Hudson has been chosen as delegate from the Epworth league of St. Johns Methodist church to the Epworth league conference al Athens, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18
EVENTS OF TODAY
ny E1IsIA RrIp RYALL

o'clock at the Eleventh Avenue Metho- dist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY to secure a satin skin. Apply Satin Skin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

Mrs. w. C. Vail presents little Miss Helen Wright in recital this afternoon at 5 o'clock at Margaret Allen school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

Mrs Mat Clay entertalns at luncheon for Mrs Buchanan of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-18

Catholic women's club meets this aft ernoon at the horne of Mrs. Joseph Smith on Tuscaloosa avenue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-12
John KeIIerd
Versatile In
ShyIOck Role
The Merchant of Venice
Presented at Craw-
ford Theater.

The Merchant OF Venice" one OF
the lighter OF the shaksperean trag-
edies. was presented at the Crawford
theater Thursday night by John Z
Keuerd and cast.
The story was staged even more
STRONGLY than Hamlet. Mr.. Kellerd
played shylock. the Jew. and dis
played versatility IN his role Of kind
ness, deceit and treachery.
John Macfarlane. who a night be
fore took the part Of the king Of Den
mark, redeemed himself in The
Merchant Of Venice as Antonio. from
whom shylock was to exact his pound
OF flesh as forfeit Of a money debt
Nacfarlane spoke distinctly and
dramatized his lines better than in
Hamlet
Stage and setting were better than
IN their opening drama. Set in
Venice, the properties were we'll
handled TO complete the color In one
or two instances. though. patchworz
OF costumes would relieve the mind
OF the audience
Some Of the best lines 90 TO Jo-
seph singer, as prince OF Morocco.
as he attempts TO chose from the
silver. gold or lead for the love OF
the woman. The performers playing
Launcelot. Gobbo, Jessica and Port1a
are also good. g. w l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS


college Days" the bright and
sparkling comedy which the Alham-
ira Musical Comedy company is pre-
senting this week. continues 10 de-
light the patrons Of the Alhambra-
Orville Harris in the role OF Charles
aunt Is a scream and is ably sup
ported by the bther members OF the
company which includes Marjorie
lake. Max Asher. Ralph Bell. Grace
Wolf Hazel Chene and the Beauty
chorus. The special numbers offered
are Gazella lin a new series OF her
wonderful dances: Marie Gordon in
an attractive Egyptian number, and
all the latest popular songs and
melodies by the different principals
and chorus After the coming week
the company viii be augmented By a
number Of new performers from the
east and also with Hiss Phyllis Cor
don. who Is at present with the Julian
Elungs company IN San Francisco
The AIhambra Is offering you good.
clean. wholesome comedy hiils. bills
that viii please and not offend, by @
company OF performers who deserve
your support.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-12
SATIRE ON THE KAISER
TO BE SHOWN ON FILM

Mack Sennetrs Yankee Doodle In
Berlin" IS coming to the Crawford for
a fun week
II is not at all impossible that one
OF the interested spectators Of this
new five part comedy drama. may be
the all highest himself
II IS an open secret in diplomatic
circles that Mr. Hohenzollern. when
German kaiser. had a mania for look
ing at cartoons Of himself, especially
those printed IN the American papers.
he always got furious at every car
toon- There was one officer on the
general staff IN Berlin whose duty
Il was TO collect and show the kaiser
all the cartoons OF himself; and he
did not have a happy Job.
Now that he is IN Holland. into
which American motion pictures are
imported regularly. II IS regarded as
exceedingly probable that the kaiser
viii hear OF this picture and arrange
TO have it shown where he can glover
at It.
There is nothing In Il that he IS
likely 70 enjoy much. He viii see
himself numerically satirized by
Ford Sterling IN a make up over
which the Sennett producing forces
spent many months Of Investigation
and application. The picture opens at
the Crawford fheater beginning for
week Saturday. December Z.