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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
STEWARD PERFECTS KEY FOR A CULVERT Labor Saving Device Inven- tiOn of Local Machine
 Shop Man

One of the most unique places in Birmingham is the Steward Witherill machine shop down on Eleventh street and First avenue It is unique in that, while it is repair shop, several in- ventions of labor-saving devices have been perfected here. The public of Birmingham knows little of them, for the inventions have been completed without fanfare and the blowing of trumpets.
 One of the latest devices made there is the invention of the c. c. Steward which forms keys to hold in place sec tions of galvanized steel culvert which is being manufactured by a Bir- mingham company, whose plant is To- cated at Memphis The machine man. ufactures 30 of the keys a minute and works automatically, requiring but lit tie attention from the operator
 The culyert for which the keys are made is a new patent and a machine of special design was needed to make the keys for it. A section of the cul- vert, was brought to MT. Steward and he was asked to find what would best hold the sections together and to build a machine that would do the work of making the necessary article.
 He gave the matter careful atten- ton. The machine was made. It was shipped Thursday but the writer saw it in operation before it left Birming- ham. It is not a very large machine, but it works with the smoothness of a printing press and seems almost human in the manner the keys are turned out steadily but with little waste of ma terial
 The company to which 1t was shipped have their headquarters in Birming- ham. It Is formed of local men, but the freight rates from Birmingham to other shipping points were prohibitivc, so the plant was removed to Mem phis. The discrimination in the rates made it possible for the culverts to be shipped profitably from Memphis, while Birmingham lost.
 Making machines of any desired de- sign is but one of the many things the Steward Witherill shop does. Repair ing and welding of almost every con ceivable nature is done and it is one place in this city that has not felt the so-called hard times. The work men have not been idle a day and usu- ally from three to six rush jobs are in waiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
PRODUCERS CLUBS
 MUST PAY THE TAX
Jones Says Farmers Organ izatiOns Come Under
 Produce Law

Producers clubs, associations or corpor- ations organized for the purpose of selling farm products at wholesale come under the provisions of the produce law of Ala bama, passed by the legislature in March. Clubs, associations or corporations of this kind will be required to take out produce license and execute the necessary bond be- fore engaging in the business of dealing in farm products.
 The intent of the law, according to Ed win A. Jones, chief of the immigration and markets bureau, in a letter to the writer, is to protect the producer of farm products as individuals. When a number of individuals merge themselves into a club or association they lose their identi- ties as individuals and become a commer- clay organization and a competitor with other wholesale dealers in farm products
 Mir. Jones says that placing such asso- citations on a plane with the wholesale dealers will materially aid the organiza- tions in that it will place them much higher in the commercial world than they could place themselves by individual ef- fort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
ROYAL TYPEWRITER MAN INTERVIEWED Sims Declares Business Is Good With His
 Concern

Robert M. Sims, local manager fer the Royal Typewriter company, is of the opinion that business conditions are im- proving. MT. Sims bases his views on his own business. he says, fin this inter view:
 s'The typewriter business is rather barometer of trade, on account of it's close association with the office end of every line of business, and our business has felt the improvement in trade con- ditions.
 We haven't waited for the improve ment to overtake us. however, before talk ing advantage of it. We learned les son in that regard from the automobile people. They seemed to md way of keeping just little ahead of what was happening. and by the persistent use of newspaper advertising create a big new crop of buyers every year. know from experience that many automobile pros- poets are sold three or four years be- fore they actually buy or have the money to buy car.
 T will say frankly that our determina- tion to increase our advertising and sales work has been influenced in large meas ure by these automobile manufacturers, who have refused to believe that business vertise and made business good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
WEEKLY IRON AND
 STEEL REVIEW
Export Orders OvershadOw Fact of Smaller Buying by
 Domestic Manufacturers

New York March 2S.--Export orders tions against contracts and increased shipments by the steel mills during the past week overshadowed the fact of smaller buying by domestic man ufacturers
 One dramatic development was the drive for business made by blast fur mace interests at Buffalo, resulting in a break of $1 to $1.5U per ton in the prices of foundry iron, sales of 300,- 900 tons for shipment over the last half of the year, and a subsequent the restoration of peace among the belligerent furnaces.
 In the south the liquidation of 25,0OO tons speculative holdings of Tennessee pig iron warrants brought out S9 per ton for No. 2 foundry, base Birming- ham.
 Among the most important export sales this month have been 95,000 tons wire products, 11,000 tons wire rods, S0,000 tons rails, 14,000 tons six clip, 25,000 tons steel plates and 7500 tons tin plate for shipment to Great Brit ain. France, Russia, Italy, Japan, China and Greece also S0,000 steel rounds sold to domestic manufacturers of shrapnel for export to Europe. Great Britain and Italy have also taken 50,000 tons of pig iron.
 Domestic rail orders included $500 tons for the Northern Pacific, 2000 tons for the Great Northern and 10. 900 tons light sections for industrial roads. The New York Central east of Buffalo will order 60,000 tons of rail for 1915, which will call for 30,00c tons more specifications to the Buff falo mill. The largest building steel order placed was 1900 tons for the Aver building in New York. Small bridge orders were placed by the Wabash, Pennsylvania New York Cen tral and Southern railway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
|MPR0VEMENTSAT THE BARNETT YARD Mercer Barnett Looks for Better Business in the
 Near Future

J. Mercer Barnett, president of the Bar nett Lumber company, says orders con- tinue to come in to his company. He says there has been a fair demand for lumber from the Barnett yard all along and now that better weather has begun he looks for an increase of orders.
 There have been many improvements at the Barnett yard recently. Concrete runs have been laid for the huge piles of ma terial, and the different grades of lum- Der have been placed on them. These runs made of concrete cost an amount reaching up into the thousands, but they are there for all time and will prove much more satisfactory than the wood runs heretofore used, says MT Barnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
ONE WAY OF MEETING DEARTH OF GOOD JOBS|

so desired it through the summer direct from the farm. The merchant who bought the automobile secondhand, could pay the operator a commission on his sales. which would be paid back to the merchant as rental on the automobile.
 The man who made the trips to the country would make a living out of his commission from the farmer. He could find hundreds of families fin the city who would be anxious to buy his wares. It would be of great benefit to the farmer, for he would not have to waste his time bringing his goods to market. He would not even have to come to the city to make purchases, for the representative of ,everal concerns will be at his house at least once a week.
 On the outgoing trip the former unem- ployed man could make deliveries to the farmer, loading his automobile with gar den truck on his return trip. The ax would cut coming and going.
 Such an arrangement would mean the bringing of trade to Birmingham mer- chants and would aid in the solution of the problem of the unemployed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
THORNTON ESTES GETS MANY ORDERS Lumber Man Says Good Weather Helps His
 Business

w. Thornton Estes, president of the Estes Lumber company, said last week that business was beginning to get much better. Orders are coming Tn from many sources, he says, and the indications are that as the good weather continues busi- ness will improve steadily.
 Since we opened our yard at East Thomas" said Mr. Estes, and made ready to supply that section of the Bir- mingham district with lumber, we have been very busy. The build-it-now cam paign is helping, and I expect to see even better business in the immediate future.
 There is quite a lot of building &C., tivity. It is helping the lumber and building trades generally and I am glad to see it''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
SUGGESTION AS TO MEANS OF MEETING PROBLEM OF JOBLE
IN T. P. A. CIRCLES

Secretary w. F. Mabry of the Travellers Protective association sends the following note from Sylacauga:
 The boys on the road generally are re- porting improvement in business. Im- provement is noticeable in the eastern part of the state'
 Col H. B. Kennedy, who covers the western part of the state, says there is revival in business. He attributes the better feeling to the good weather.
 Alb Aldrch, who has been T. P. A for many years, said few days ago that he had been dropping out for the last 10 years, but O. P. Fontain pays his dues and then makes him settle up. Alb has about decided to give up the struggle and be T. P. A. for life. Good resolution
 In this connection, it is well to note that despite the hard times of recent months the membership in the T. P. A in Alabama has steadily increased and continues to increase.
 One of the youngest members, H. E.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
GERARD

Girard. March 27.-(Special.)-J T. Bland and associates of Phenix City are organiz- ing company of local capitalists for the erection in the immediate future of new cotton mill in Phenix at cost of $150, ,O00 It is reported dirt will be broken within the next 90 days.
 Russell county term of the circuit court is in session at Scale this week and a large number of Girard citizens are in attendance. The civil docket Is being rap- idly cleared up this week, preparatory to taking up the heavy criminal docket next week, when a number of capital cases are to be tried.
 Sixth and Broad streets. Girard, pre- sent a gala appearance this week, where the Metropolitan shows are opening their season of entertainments after wintering in Columbus-across the river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

to facilitate payment of her debts The movement is one of the curious phases of the war, and some think it may point to the coming of the day when there will be change ina the relation of gold to financing or at least to the manner of us- ing gold in transactions of that kind. One comment which was made today on this inflow of gold is a scriptural quotation namely, For unto every one that hath shall be given"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
Marx Back From New York

Otto Marx, head of the firm of Otto Marx & Co.,, has returned from a visit of several days to New York. He was there on one of his periodical visits. MT. Marx was very optimistic yesterday. He said that conditions were getting better every day and that the indications pointed to steady and continuous improvement in business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
U. S. Treasury Statement

Washington, March 2S.-The condition of the United States treasury at the close of business Saturday was: Net balance in general fund, s35, ,076; total receipts, $1 $1.931.s24; total payments, $2,707, ,2S2. The deficit this fiscal year is $S9 65e 396, against deficit of $27 GOA, ,59s last year, ex- elusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

In these days of the jitney bus and the problem of the unemployed, it occurs to the writer that a good solution of the latter problem would be TOT some local charity to take up the matter with local merchants in every line of business that caters to the former. Point out to the merchants that a secondhand automo- bile, good for many miles, can be pur- chased for a small sum. man could be engaged to run this automobile out into the country on the several roads leading to Birmingham, make the ac- quaintance of truck farmers and make arrangements to market their produce for them, at the same time taking their orders for groceries, dry goods, blows or whatever they might need.
 The man representing the grocery con- cern, or any other merchant, then could see the local consumers, and make ar- engagements whereby he would agree to supply the tables of those families who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

John Harwood says he is trying to make 1t easy for the people of Cullman and Talladega counties to harvest the inn mense oat crop which. it appears, they will have this season. (Not the proverbial wild variety, it is hoped)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

Shropshire, Sr.. enjoys the reputation of being one of the most finished automo- bile drivers in the state. No proof is necessary as he admits the corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

Jim Bowman says he has arranged to put a stylish straw shelter over the heads of about all the men in this part of the state. (Straw hatsD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29
What China Wants

China perfected. early in 1914, negotia- tions with American manufacturing in- dustries for the equipment of her great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-29

George NJ. Porter, the champion wing shot, who sells groceries as a side line, is reported to devote very much more attention to his side line when the season on birds is closed. It might be well for MT. Wallace to keep his eye on George when he goes to Berry.
 The T. P. A. will have their meeting for the election of Post B officers on the night of April 10 at the Chamber of Con- merce auditorium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-10
CARD OF THANKS.

take his method to thank eacn and every frien5 cf mine that voted for me yesterday. and from ',h2 bot t, m of my heart feel greatful to them for their support. l haven't an unkind word for any vo CT that did not support me- and as the rac2 is 0var wish 10 assure them that 1 do not harbor within my heart any ill feeling whatsoever.
 also wish to thank the other can- dida es for various cfficss who were so kind to me during the campaign, and th2re is some r gre, that 1 cannos furth r be so intimately associated with all of the candidates, but | presume hey are all glad as well as the voters chat th2 campaign is '9ver. Again thanking my friends for their loyal support and hoping that l will aava an opportunity to sce them face to face and hank them, l remain
 Ysur obedi:nt servant,
 J. R. PARSONS. vt
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am too good 9 Democrat to hold any ill will against any voter who did not see fit to vCe fer me, while 1 am deeply grat2ful to all of those who voted for me and lent their sfforts in my behalf. In politics, as in every ether phase CT life, have ,en3eavor- sd to a. all times b3 fair to all men. and in, he campaign which has just closed l did not try to deprive any candid,te Of q single' vot: in order that l might better my own interests +. hope to retire from fFice barring dhe respsc, and good will of all the gooi people Ss Jefferson ccunty. and shall always be greatly interested in the wslfara of tho county and shall continue to do all can in an hum ble way to advance every good in terest of Jefferson county.
 Yours truly. N
 c. M. PHILPOT.
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CARD OF THANKS.

To the many friends who suppor' ed me in my race for reelection as ccuI.y superintendent, wish to eN- press my sincere thanks, assuring you that your kind consideration of my candidacy is greatly appreciated, while 1 am too good a Democrat to hold any i'll will against any voter who did not support me. l am pleased at the fact that my principal support came from the rural districts which are the ones affected by the county superintendsnts offica, and this support shows that the work which have done as county super intendent has been appreciated and endorsed by tAose most interested.
 Yours truly.
 A. w. LOWE.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

 yesterday are reported by the |. G. fol. %. Byington Abstract company lows: ,.,,om. Harry T.. olcott to J, J: .,,ord m park son, lot H., block 2. Rutherio,, ou,a,uable addition; $50 and other Va'D' considerations. to Park Land Investment compa~k ap,nck g. William R. Crawford, !ot ee50 Rutherford park addition ''' , A. Charles e. sloan to ss%qel s;sstepest i, in Sloan, an undivided h m.esOo m $500. E1s NV 13-6-6, ct al. lanos' os lots 5 J. w. Monk to J. W. James ,s North and 6, block IT, J. W. MonA western addition; $90. ,,.,eh lots 'Bettie Leitner to Ely Iadditioa s and g, block 4. Leitners No. 2; $25.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-10

gave me their support in the primary ell ction yesterday.I wish to extend my sincere thinks, and I hope to fill the office of sta,e senator so well that those who did not vote for me will thank ms for my services. l fesl deeply grateful over my election as this is the first time in about swen- ty years that a stats senator has been elected for this district without opposition. l hCpe to show my appre- cition by my service.
 Respectfully,
 w. B. SORRELLS. (Advt.)
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CARD OF THANKS.

Being unable to see all Of you per sonally, take this m:thod of ex- pressing my sincere thanks to, you for your kind consideration as a candi- dats for an endosement term as tax assessor. To those who vo,,d for me, am deeply grateful; towards those who did not yc.e for me, I hear no ill feeling. realizing that every man has the right to vote as he sees fit. Since entering ihe office of tax ass ssor I have tried to d. my dntv and give everyone a fair deal. and am piaased to know that the Dsmo- crats of the county have seen fit to ehaofse my record and choose ms as 'n9lr nominee for sscond term.
 Yours sincerely,
 F. T. FUCKER. (Advt.)
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| CARD OF THANKS.

TO the Vo ers of Pine Bluff and Jef-
 ferson County:
 cant express in words my ap- preciation for the confidence you have shown in me by the liberal vote you gave me in the recent Democratic primary election. I shall ever be grateful to one and all, and to those who saw fit to vote for my opponents and against me, assure you that l have the warmsst feeling for you and ready to serve you as cheerfully as though you voted for me. l am for Jefferson county and no class or faction. Again thanking you, am,
 Your humble servant,
 D. B. NlVEN. (Advt.)
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CARD OF THANKS.
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With heart full of gratitude rake this method of thanking the vot- CTS of Jefferson county for the hand- some VOC given me in the primary cleo ion Monday which makes me One Of the Democratic nominss for rep res, natives from this county. WAil , I am grateful to those who supper ed me. I bear no ill will gains; those who saw fit to vo Q for others. and I shall endaavor to repr sent the entire county 70 thc best of my abil- ity when l occupy the office for which the voters have chosen me.
 Yours truly,
 c. A. NEWTON. (Advt.)
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CARD OF THANKS.

To My Friends ia J fferson County:
 I take this method of telling you how much I appreciate the handsome oomplimen paid mo in the election Monday whan l was nOminatai fsr reelection as county coroner by a flMtering majoriy, I have liv,d in Jefferson county many years and l am glad to know that my friends have so much confidence in me and 1 as sure you that I appreciate this ex- pression of confidence and friendship more than l do the office.
 II. F. WILLIAMS, M. D. (Advtos
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Forage Crops for
 Arkansas
Eight Studies in Supplementary
 Farm Feeds.
EDITORS NOTE.

EDITOa'S NOTE.
 Ine Extension Division of the Unl- versity of Arkansas, in cooperation With the United States Department of <asrlculturc, will offer this year, through this paper. free correspond- ence course in Forage Crops as ap- pned to Arkansas conditions These lessons will appear in this paper at lntervale of six weeks. Those who wish to take this course should Write to the Director of EXten- sion of the University of Arkan- sas. Fayetteville, stating name. age, occupation, and q word about his or her general education, and stating that ne Cor she) proposes to carry the work through for the eight lessons. \ farm CTS bulletin will he sent to supple mont each lesson. provided question blank be sent back covering points in each lesson. These blanks will be sent with each bulletin. The studies in Forage Crops will include: CD Classes of Forage Crops, CD Alfalfa, t3) clo- yers, tD Pasture and Hay Grasses, t5) The Sorghums, GO Peas and Beans, CD Nlage, and (S) Curing and Saving Hay.
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CARD OF THANKS.

Although def ated, I wish to eXtenl to my friends throughout the county my sincere thanks for the support they gave mo in this race and for their kindness in the past and hold no iii feeling against any one because of the result of the election. am a true Dem crat and therefore accept the result of the elction as Dmocrat should.
 Yours truly.
 JOHN H. SHELBY. tAdvt)
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CARD OF THANKS.

Fer the handsom2 voc given me in the primary election Monday which makes me tae Democratic nominee for county ana Proba.e Judge of Jef- f. rscn county, l wish to extend to my friends and supporters through out the ccuny my sincere thanks. This is a big honor that has been con f3rs.d upon me and I trust to merit the confid nee shown in me by my friends and to make this county one e the bsst officials Jefferscn county has evsr had. AY
 Ora, efully yours,
 l.. K. CHEEK. (Advt.)
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CARD OF THANKS.

I certainly feel grateful to my fri.nds fo- he loyal support giv.n m at tho primary election Monday, and I bear no resentment toward those hat opposed me. If am ev2r in posi- ion to return favors my friends will aiways find me willing.
 CALVIN BURKS.
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CARD OF THANKS.

I desire to sincerely thank my friends for. tho confidence and rsteem they hay, expr ssed in me by the flat sering voe given in Mondays pri- mary election. l shall in the future, as in the pas, give efficient and cour- teous reatm. mt and am at all times grateful fer your support and influ- ence.
 CURRIN M. NiCHOL.
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CARD OF THANKS.

To tho Voe.rs of Jefferson County:
 bow in humble submission to the will of the voters of Jefferson county as expressed in the primary election Monday, but in accepting defeat,
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CARD OF THANKS.

I wish 10 express to my friends my appreciation cf the big vote given me at Mondays primary Although l had no opposition, 1 wan. tc thank each and every man who voted for me and l assure you tha. it will be my pl asure to $ rva yeu whenever called upon.
 R. II. WILLIAMS. : AlNi
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CARD OF THANKS.

To the large number of voters who
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CURRIN M. NiCHOL..