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Arizona republican., 1910-01-31

While Europe is filling up the United States with immigrants, Amer jeans are colonizing in Mexico. Of 600, 900 acres acquired in the Yaqui valley. farmers from California have taken and settled upon 100000 in 100000 acres are held by New York CTS. Los Angeles people have a tract of 10000 acres near the Gulf of California. In the district of Altar. Kansas City people have bought 100000 acres of grazing land
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31

railways are always purchased through tenders. and only the bids of dealers or corporations whoh~for a certain number of years, generally two years or more, have been paying certain amount of direct national tax. continuously. will be accepted.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31
TOO MUCH.

'I have employed that pretty maid you had"
 "Oh. l am so gladi" Why did she leave your employ ment?"
 "On my husbands account" Didn't she like him?' "Yes."-Houston Post
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31

More than 90 per cent of the rail- ways in Japan are now owned and solely controlled by the imperial rail way board. The supplies for these
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31
THE IDEA.

Shopman Cto boy who has asked for d penn'orth of pills)-Do you want them in a box?
 Boy-Yuss. O course. Think I'm goin' to roll 'em home?-Punch.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31
GOING UP!

EVERYTHING IS GOING UP, so it seems. Airships are all the rage now, everything is up in the air, even prices: but if you don't care about AVIATION, call on us and see our stock and compare our prices with others. You can see our stock GOING DOWN. We are selling goods so fast we can hardly get the. time to have them delivered. People love to watch AEROPLANES GO UP. BUT they want to see PRICES GO DOWN. and prices on furnishings for the home have taken such a drop that. as one man said, It's like jumping from an AEROPLANE INTO A SUBMARINE boat to walk from some other store into MASSIES and compare prices"
 MATTRESSES. pure white cotton
 BEDS from S2.00 to $500 less than marked, and dressers from $500 and more off from the marked price. And our marked prices are 10 per cent less than others. What is the answer? :? RUSHING BUSINESSi
 MASSIE & SONS
Arizona republican., 1910-01-31

We pay "Kash' for eggs Crump Hay & Grain Co. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MISS SHORT TO LECTURE
 AT ADVENT PARISH HOUSE

Miss Josephine H. Short, whose lecture on the Passion Play and Oberammergau will be given here soon, will arrive in Birmingham this week. She comes under the auspices of the literary clubs and is assured of large and cultured audience, as many of our townspeople are planning the 1910 pilgrimage to Oberammergan. and are anxious to prepare themselves to fully appreciate the wonderful spectacle. Miss Short will illustrate her lecture with collection of beautiful Oberammergau views presented with the stereopticon- They are pictures taken by herself when in Switzerland, for she has witnessed the Passion Play seven times: also two other sacred plays given in or years relating especially 10 the Old Testament
 The letter written by Ar. F. F. Gicna- ent, who was for so many years editor of the Boston Transcript, in reEar'
 of her lectures gives an ide1 1helT character. He says:
 q had the good fortune te listen 50 a lecture by Miss Josephine H. Short on cer- tain extraordinary scenes and events n India witnessed by her. and was much impressed by the elearness and good tudg- ment with which she laid out her work and accomplished it. It is rarely that one sees proportion in space given to re- spective points according to relative im- portance better observed-the secret of successful lecturing.''
 Miss Short will be heard at the parish hall, Church of the Advent, the evening of Tuesday, March l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
ALABAMA GIRL SINGS
 IN PHILADELPHIA CONCERT

Miss Neida Humphrey, who is well known in Birmingham, having visited her aunt, Mrs. M. E. Humphrey, here, is cre- ating much fiattering notice by her sing ing in Philadelphia. A paper of recent date publishes pretty photograph of Miss Humphrey and the following notice:
 Tn preparation for an operatic career in Europe, there is now studying in this city under the direction of Mrs. Philips Jenkins a young woman-Miss Neida Humphrey-who gives great promise of achieving success in the world of song and the drama.
 Miss Humphrey, who is a typical southern beauty, came here from Hunts ville, Ala, where her family is socially prominent. She has a soprano voice of unusual range, and recently has been assisting in the musical work at the Wan amaker store.
 ''She attracted much attention by her singing at the recent concert of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania Glee club and at the ballad events which have taken place in Wanamakers Greek hall.
 Miss Humphrey not only excels as a soprano soloist, but she possesses strong dramatic temperament and decidedly at- tractive personality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
THE LIBRARY TEA
 AT GOLD LION

The literary clubs of the city have manifested much interest in the library tea which is to be Mrs. F. G. Stepcns' contribution to the public library fund. The tea will be given Tuesday after noon from to o'clock and will be one of the fashionable events of the season. It comes as an innovation and with Mrs. Stephens knowledge of the true English tea as 1t is held at the smart places in eastern cities she will make the afternoon a notable one.
 The patronesses for the tea include a number of prominent society matrons, these to be augmented by a group of society girls whose pretty office it will be to serve the tea. In recognition of the Washington holiday the tea room will be draped with flags and bunting, making gay setting, with palms and flags as well. for the grace full affair. The tea table with it's samovar will be presided over by Miss Alice Graham, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Miss Cory Johnson, Miss Edith Bow ron, Miss Sadie Gillespy, Miss Emma Leedy, Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Sue Mo- Lester, Miss Kathleen Nixon, Miss Ma bel Wheelock, Miss Daisy Moody. Miss Hannah Elliott, Miss Mary Ruth Mo Lester, Miss Mary Ware. Mis ary Kirk patrick and Miss Serena Kirkpatrick
 The tea room will be filled during the hours of the entertainment with ladies and a number of gentleman as well, who have promised to make the tea popular A few moments will be snatched from business and a dainty cup of tea with sandwich or ices and cal1e es will be a pleasant break in the afternoons affairs.
 The cause which the tea will so beautifully forward is inspiration enough to make 1t success, for all who visit the library and know of the already wonderful improvement that has been made by popular sub scription and benefit entertainments in it's behalf will eagerly further it's in terest. Mrs. Stephens personal popu- larity and her clever management as- sure a success-an outcome which will be a distinct pleasure to all public spirited Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
HAIR REMOVERS
 ARE DANGEROUS
PhysIcians Say. Don't Use Poison.
 ous DepiIatories.''

The extravegant claims recently made by un- scrupulous manufacturers of hair remoyes in sensn- tlonai advertisements unqnestionably justly physi- cans in cautionng inc public against the use of this class of depilatories. How many people have been enticed into using these dangerous preparations with consequent injury to themselves cannot be estinated but only guessed at.
 The preparations above referred to are inyariably in the form of creamy pases. which to be spread upon the skin 70 ren,-in until they dry These con which be dissolved. therefore cannot be ab- sobed by the skin The very fact that you are told to these pasty compounds the skin until they dry and cake and then lift of with a knife is proof positive that they not absorbed If they are why do they still remain on the skins The most they can In consequence will reappear stronger and thicker after each removal.
 There is only logical and scientific way to re- move hair. and that Is by of q lioud contain- inc soluble ingredients which be absorbed by the slun De Miracle, known all tho world over as tIe ouly real slperffIous hair remover is just such n nreps rann Ii is easily and quickly absorbed and af you have used it you will note there is nothing left the skn IL leaves the skin free fren irritation and what Is more 10 the point il is absolutely non poisonous therefore It will not produce crzeina blood poisoning Remember. no matter what claims made to the contrary. no poisonous pasty compound or ether worthless connection reach the hair root ard prove it.
 Beware Of the fake free advertisers and others Don't be deceived by them. Better take doctors We will send you 52-pago booklet containing full information concerning this remarkable treatment as well testimonials Of prominent physicians. stIfgeoiis dermatologists medical journals and the principal magazines. You should read this booklet before you ty anything. Write to the De Miraclo Chemical Co., Dept. I4s 1905 Park Ave. New York. simply saving you want this booklet. and t ul be mailed sealed at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
RECEIVING PARTY FOR
 CHILDREN OF CONFEDERACY

The Children of the Confederacy, who will celebrate George Washington's birth day with Martha Washington tea Sat- urday afternoon at the E. G. Brown res- ldence, plan to give one of the prettiest patriotic entertainments next week. The older girls will constitute a reception committee and will greet the callers gowned in colonial attire, while the younger children, also in Martha Wash mston gowns, will dance the rninuet The reception committee includes Miss Agnes Walter, the president of the chap ter; Miss Helen McAdory, Miss Mabel Morrow, Miss Jean Campbell, Miss Nell Hewitt, Miss Selene Rountree, Miss Salle Will Hulsey, Miss Mildred Jafe, Miss Genevieve Burt, Miss Helen Bethea, Miss Viewing Hulsey and Miss Sadie Grace Worrell. A free will offering will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20


 the opera season they found number of musical treats in store, of which Mrs Davis talks with the muscan's true en- thusiasm Among them were the new '.Elektra" the ..Salome" of Massenet and the philharmonic concert Sunday aft ernoon, in which the programme was en- tirely Wagnerian.
 The many friends of Miss Anniejo Duf- ~fee will be glad to learn that she is re- covering from an attack of tonsillitls. MT. and Mrs. Asa Hoyt have moved into their new home on Cliff road
 Miss Annie Lou Wood will sing a solo at the o'clock service this afternoon at St. ary's-on-the-H Highlands.
 Mrs Beverly Head is visiting in An- nston.
 Mr and Mrs Eugene Enslen, Jr., have named their young son Eugene Rogers. MT William Fl. Kettig left yesterday for Maples-on-the Gulf, on fishing trip. Miss Louise Boutwell, of Augusta, Ga.. is visiting Miss Anna Plunket,. at the home of Dr. J. T. Plunket, 1880 Twentieth street, south. pr. and Mrs George M Morrow will leave in few days to attend the mar riage of their son, Lieutenant Morrow, to Miss Finn in Boston.
 Miss Margaret Terrell and Miss Sarah Ellen Green left for Auburn to attend the mid-winter dances at the Polytechnic institute. They were accompanied by Mrs. Samuel E. Greene.
 
 Miss Minnie Harris and Miss Myrtle Harris arrived recently from New York and will make their home in this city, They have number of friends who will be delighted to learn this
 MT. and Mrs. s. S Knight who have been visiting pr. and Mrs. J. H. Terrell, returned to, their home in Philadelphia today.
 Mrs. l. E. Adams returned yesterday from Florence, where she left her daugh- ter, Miss Murray Adams much improved. Miss Adams injuries were painful but not severe. A14
 The Council of Jewish Women will meet with Mrs. Morris Adler on Thurs day afternoon at o'clock.
  MT. Hugh w. Roberts, who has been at the Davis infirmary for several weeks with typhoid fever, was not SO well yes- terday. It had been hoped to remove him to his homie yesterday but a return of the fever made this lnadvisable.
 An informal reception was given to the young ladies of the Phlathea class of the First Christian church Friday aft ernoon, with Miss Lulu Diefenderfer as hostess. The home was prettily decor ated in blue and white, the class co1ors and very enjoyable evening was spent The occasion was in the nature of a farewell, as Miss Diefenderfer is to be married Wednesday afternoon February 23, to MT. John 1T. Bradford, and the bride-to-be was showered with many dainty gifts from her friends. The we'd ding is to be a quiet home affair, with only n few intimate friends present, After the ceremony the young couple will leave for Asheville, N. C., where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
A GEORGE WASHINGTON TEA

Among the pleasant social events of yesterday was the George Washing ton tea, given by Mrs. W. F. Lathem and Mrs. Henry c. Weller, at the home of the former.
 The occasion was an informal one there being only about 50 invited guests. The Washington idea was car ried out in all the details of the house decorations and in the form of the entertainment. The library, drawing room and dining room were banked with palms and ferns and red and white carnations emphasized the color scheme. Several unique contests in keeping with the occasion were in dulged in, the prizes being awarded to Miss Josephine Lathem, Miss Mar garet Smith, Miss Zetta Allison, Mrs. w. o. Lanning. and the consolation was drawn by Mrs. Charles Leeper.
 The favors were miniature logs filled with candy drawn from an immense log. which rested on a cluny center piece on the dining table. A two-course luncheon was served, the log sand wiches accompanying the salads and the ices being miniature George Wash ingtons. The guests were met at the door by Master Robert Bradley and Master Billy Lathem, who were attired in full colonial costume. The hostesses were handsomely gowned. Mrs. La them wearing a lavender silk with touches of cloth of gold, and Mrs. Well Ter wearing cream silk with baby Irish lace and pearl ornaments. The hostesses were assisted in receiving by Mrs. A. H. Lathem and Mrs. w. O. Lanning, both of whom were gowned in white
 Mrs. G. F.. Bradley was a gracious presence as she presided at the mint bowl.
 Miss Allison, Miss Bradley and Miss Winton assisted in serving in the din- ing room.
 An orchestra rendered delightful music throughout the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

fourth birthday. The George Washing ton idea, so particularly suited to little people, was followed throughout the aft ernoon in the games and contests and the decorations as we'll Flags and bunting were in evidence and the candles decor ating the bon bon table and the birthday cake followed the crimson patriotic scheme as well. Filming the queue on George Washington,S head was an inter- esting contest that occupied a portion of the afternoon and was rewarded with a box of candy and book for prizes.
 The children who enjoyed Edwards hospitality were: Hardie Brown, Percy Brown, Mabel Gotten, Alice Gotten, Lee Gotten, Frances Eberhart, Ruth Eber- hart, Aileen Stephenson, Lida Stephen son, Walter Chaffee, Edward Chaffee, Florence Tarrant, Katherine Lynch Frank Lynch, Anna Wallace Turner, Phillip Turner, George Stafford, Walter Shackelford, Frederick Shackelford, Alice Goddard, Charles Caldwell, Ruth Stephen son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MUSIC AT SOUTHERN CLUB

. The following programme will be pre- scented this evening at the Southern club by Calmans orchestra: Overture: Bohemian Girl"-Balfe. Selection: "Gasparone' -Milloecker. Nocturne: Op. 19-Doppler.
 Selection: Love Cure"-Eysler.
 Waltz: Dream Eyes Spires.
 Selection: Midnight Sons'-F'ields Song: By the Light of the Silvery Moon n'-Edwards.
 Selection: Lucia di Lammermor Dom nizetti.
 Intermezzo: Amo-Ingraham. March: Motor King '-F'rantzen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

IENTEN SOCIETY IN BIRMINGHAM. LECTURES AND BENEFIT ENTER PAYMENTS TAKE THE PLACE OF SMART EVENTS WHICH BRIGHT FEN THE SOCIAL SEAsON-GEoRGE WASHINGTON TEAS TO BE THE WEEI<-NOTES AND PERSONAL MENTION
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

candy for the boys and won by Harry Stirling and a handmade apron for the girls prize which was captured by Miss Carrie Yates. e
 The latter part of the evening was spent Tn dancing, the Virginia reel vieing with the two step and waltz and claiming the interest of the children until a late hour. The members of the club who were in attendance were Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Lizzie Lee Pound, Roberta Lamb, Martha Glover, Vallie Young White, Fife Wagner, Pat tie Rena Shepherd. Lee Poe. Harry Ster- ling. Ed Dorsey, Griffith Harsh, Sterling Wood, Duedley Vaughan, Mac Norment. J. D. Moore, Jr., Ralph Riddle, Percy Meadow, Harry White and William Fran cs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The marriage of Miss Mabel Iongshore Of Opelika to MT Luther Edwin Bryan of Roanoke, celebrated Tuesday morning at the brides home, in the latter city, was one of interest in Alabama cities. The young couple came to Birmingham to spend portion of their honeymoon with relatives, and will go later to Chicago and other points before returning to Roanoke to make their home. The OpelilSa ex- change says in part:
 ''The reception rooms were decorated in the bridal tones, green and white. gar lands of graceful smilax festooned the walls and the mantles and cabinets were banked in fragrant white carnations and narcissus. In the dining room, where the ceremony was performed. an altar of palms and ferns was erected, quantities of carnations were used with splendid eff feet and numberess burning tapers in silver candelabra enhanced the beauty of the scene
 Immediately before the ceremony Mir. Richard Sanford sang Q, Promise Me- Miss Frances Watson accompanying him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MISS EDITH PLANT HOSTESS

Yesterday afternoon Miss Edith Plant entertained the members of the Sigma Omego society at her home. The colors used in the refreshments served to the party at the close of the afternoon fol- lowed the color scheme of the fraternity An interesting programme was given, in cluding a piano solo by Miss Ethlee Mathis. a vocal number by Miss Claribel Morgan, a reading by Miss Lucie Walker and vocal solo by Miss Plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
BOX PARTY FOR a. s. CLUB

Miss Elizabeth Massey entertained the members of the Q. s. club with a box party at the Bijou theatre yesterday aft ernoon. Among those invited were Miss Grace Sibley, Miss Mary Sibley, Miss Carrie Boardman, Miss Mary Lyks. Miss Alma Messer, Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Elizabeth Jordan. Miss Frances " nite, Miss Nora Scriven, Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Marian Pinckard and Miss Eliza beth Locke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Alfalfa and choice timothy hay; No. 2 white oats; Tennes- see ear corn; pure wheat bran and shorts; chick and scratch feed, rock salt. H. Chairsell, 2313-15 Morris avenue. Both phones POI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

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 If there is any part of your figure which is un- developed if your bust is too small-if your shoulders arms or limbs are not prettily rounded = if there are hollows in your cheeks, neck or upper chest. this treatment will convince you that by its use you may quickly secure firm, beautifully developed bust, shapely neck and shoulders handsomely moulded arms and prop eriy developed limbs
 If makes no difference whether your thinness is caused by sickness or inheritance. Dr. Whitney's Flesh Builder acts directly on the fat-producine cells and fills out all the hollow places.
 Being purely vegetable preparation, it gives a better tint to the complexion and finer texture to the skin by it's perfect blood making qualities
 Treatment No. is the general system flesh builder for both men and women. No.S is for giv. inr development to the bust without cnlargns other paris of the body. Please say which treat usent you prefer. as only one sample can be sent The sample proves these facts. Remember. tn, triai costs you nothing. But If advertising thi: free trial overcrowds us, it will be withdrawn; st don't deay-write now.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Items of Interest to Women and Society

personality has given her an enviable place in society. She frequently risits the Bankhead home in Jasper, and is often with Senator and Mrs. Bankhsad In Washington, where during the season 1
 she is one of the visiting bellies in cabinet 1 circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
GRAVLEE-HALEY

marriage which is of interest to a wide circle. of friends was that of Miss Ida Annie Haley and MT Clarence Cooke Gravlee. which was soleninized at Jas per last Sunday afternoon.
 The bride is the young daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Haley of Flor ence and the groom is a young business man of Oakman, and son of Dr. and Mrs. w. l.. Gravlee of Marietta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Berney Evans issued invitations yesterday to his little playmates to a birthday party to be given at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Evans. We'd. nesday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Miss Dorsey Harris was the hostess at this weeks meeting of the Nonpareil club at her home on Eleventh avenue, south. The patriotic idea was indicated in the flags and bunting that draped the rooms in which the party gathered 4 unique contest also appropriate to the season was engaged in during the even ing and the prizes included a box of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
ACREE-TRUITT

A special from Ozark, Ala, says:
 Miss Georgia Truitt of this city and MT. Waiter Acree, Jr., of Dothan were married February Is at the residence of the bride on Merrick avenue. Mrs. Acree is the granddaughter of the late Judge John Parker. and has a host of relatives and friends here. The groom is the only son. of Hon. Walter II. Acree ex-senator from this district. The bride and groom left on the afternoon train for an ex- tended bridal trip to Birmingham, At lanta and other points, after which they will be at home at Dothan." Mrs. Flor ence Parker May. who was in attendance at the marriage has returned home and yesterday evening MT. and Mrs. Acree joined her here for a short visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Mrs. W. D. Wood of 2s99 Highland ave- nue will be the hostess Tuesday after noon at o'clock at the social meeting of the Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist church. Attention is called to the change of date.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

A social hygiene club will be organized Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Nelson Proctor by the ladies of Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
pOINTER-NICoLsON ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. Gilbert Shearer Nicolson announces the engagement of her daughter, Emile Huntington, to MT Glenn Joseph Pointer of Birmingham, the marriage to be an event of March F at the First Methodist church, Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MASTER EDWARD DOUGLASS
 HOST AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Edward Douglass entertained a party of his litle friends yesterday after noon at party in celebration of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

the school has recently increased its teaching force and it is desirable that the new teachers shall become known to the patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

The ladies interested in the Girls Home for the Frieadless will serve a turkey dinner and barbecue Thursday, Friday and Saturday on Twentieth street between Third and Fourth avenues for the benefit of the home.