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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
BUSINESS CHANGES

FOR SAIeE-Controlling Interest in one of the best paying drug stores in Birming- ham; one of the few that has made money during war times; paid 15 per cent dividends last year; good lease;
 good location; practically all cash busi- ness; it will cost you about $7500 to buy it; it is bargain at that; good req sons for wanting to sell Address Y-41.
 care Age-Herald. 4-23-3t
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write for list of in- ventions wanted by manufacturers and prizes offered for inventions; our four books sent free; patent secured or fee returned. Victor J. Evans & Co.,, Dept
 1. Washington, D. c. 3-21-6t-su
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ONE CENT 4 WORD
WANTED-AGENTS

RATEs-One cent word a day; ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ton. Gnsh mnst accompany order.
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examinations; thorough instruction, $5; returned if not ap pointed; particulars free American Civil Service School, Washington,
 D. C. 3-2S-5t-su
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AGENTS-s5 to s10 per day made handling new household necessity; sells on sight Others are, why not you? Gulf Coast Supply Co.,, Desk 8. Bishop, Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

BALL GUM BALDEES-6 chews for r'ckel: sell this latest chewing gum nov city to all storekeepers; everybody buys oyer and over; establish gum route good all year round. Hurry up for ex- elusive territory. Helmet Ball Gum Co. Cincinnati
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
WANTED-SALESMEN

for mifI line falf dry goods. fannels. blankets; strong side line; good commission F. c. Rollmann & Co. Philadelphia. Pa.
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capable salesman to travel for old established house with line that sells to practically all classes of merchants. High commissions, with weekly advance to right man. D. w.. Barrows, Detroit. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

S10 INVES TMENT in land and cooper ative oil well may make 5000; pay ments $1 monthly. For particulars address, Texas-Gulf Co.,, 72S Union Bank. Houston. Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
SWAPPERS' COLUMN

WILL swap ton of coal for s1. For in- formation call phones Main s030- -4S46
 Yard Ave. A and 23d st. Black Jack Coal Co. 4-16-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WE start you in business, furnish every thing; men and women $50 to $2O0 weekly operating our New System Speciality Candy Factories" home or small room anywhere; no canvassng. Opportunity; lifetime booklet free Ragsdale Co.,, Box x, East Orange. N J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

CAPABLE salesman wanted for southern Alabama, manufacturers calendars, novelties, cloth, leather goods for ad- vertising; representative line, bankers, merchants, manufacturers are regular customers; commissions liberal; perma- nent position; give experience first let ter. Address Sales Manager United States Calendar Co.,, Cincinnati,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-Men to learn the barber trade; few weeks completes position open; tuition s25; free eatalog. Bir-
 mingham Barber College. Birming- ham. 2-2-tf-fr- su-we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

TO SWAP-For cash 2-ton White aut.! truck; one E. M. F. 5-passenger automo- bile. 625 Woodward Bldg. 4-21-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

DISTRICT representatives to look after our interests in every state; experience unnecessary; SIP weekly to start; no can wasting. Frontier Mfg. Co, Niagara Falls N. Y. 4-1S-2t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

so TO sl0 profit daily selling our new household article; S2.5O premium with
 each s1.9S sale makes quick profits. Huse Sales Co.,, Atlanta, Ga 4-1S-2t-su
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WANTED-TEACHERS

ACME teachers agency; best service;
 most liberal terms. 12SS Healey Bldg.
 Atlanta. Ga 4-S-42t WANTED-Grade and high school teachers for vacancies reported to us direct by school officials in Alabama. Mississippi and Georgia Elections soon. Get particulars and plans by addressing Dept J. Interstate Teach CTS Bureau, Rhodes Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. t-2b-6t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AGENTS to take exclusive territory for first-class article needed in every home Excellent chance for real worker to eventually get state or general agency Dana Mfg. Co.,, Leesburg, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

KOOMS-W WANTED-BUA{D WANTED-Room and board in private home in walking distance of the heart of Birmingham; state price per month. Address "FET." Riderville, Ala.
 4-2S-2t fri-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

RESPONSIBLE manufacturer desires placing valuable agency, sure repeater permanent income business builder, easy, no competition; protected territory guaranteed. Perfection Company. E West 31st st., New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

ABSOLUTELY new article, used con stantly In every home and office; re : peater; two samples, 50c value; pre- paid for 25c or write today for propo- sition. Pierson Waterproof Co.,, C,leveland O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

5000 offered for an idea; inventors. here's your chance; particulars free, Patent News, Dept. 95, Washington, D. c. Inventors hot paper Sl per Naar. single comics nc
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" wANTED-second hand electric fans and
Farm Loan Wanted

WANTED-To borrow, $500 or $3O00 for years at per cent interest; per cent commission. on well improved farm on pike road 10 miles from Birmingham; valued at sl0,000 owner lives on sarm. Address owner, J-35, care Age-Herald.
 WANTED-Inexpensiv residence lot in desirable part of city, West End pre- ferred, or Groom house, if at bargain; neither considered unless at a sacrifice price. Address B-44, care Age-Herald.
 WANT to buy buggy for cash; must be a bargain. Phone West End 74'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

GOVERNMENT positions are easy to get;
 Iny free booklet. H-209. tells how; exam daN-now Earl Hopkins. Washington. l.. C. 3-3-17t-wed-s sti
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Wanted

PIANO WANTED-Want to rent a piano, plain mahogany upright; almost new. Phone Main 7319-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

with me; easy home business spare time; no canvassing capital or experience necessary; I Will furnish everything; I have aver aged $100 weekly for four years in same line; you should do as well; particulars free. Noorhies, Desk l, Omaha Neb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

YOU can earn s10 to $20 8 day selling our fruit elders; write for full particu- lars. E. F. F. Cider Co.,, 2d and Market, St. LcCis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

g DAILY profit selling guaranteed house. hold article; $2.50 premium with each $1.9S sale free samples. Wright & O., Greenville, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AdENTS-You can have a business of your own, which will net you s30O9 per year; we manufacture 400 stand
 ard household articles, retailing from 2oc to S10; this means sale in every nome and it is not unusual for our agents to clear $20 for d days work. American Aluminium Mfg Co.,, 1Es- tablished 1s92) Div. 3O45. I.emont IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

SALESMEN-Make big commissions sell ing our new advertising premium propo- sition to merchants; sells everywhere; demand unlimited; samples free. Uni versal Mileage Co., 123l Van Buren st., Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WE have secured exclusive selling rights for the south on most wonderful ar- ticle; sells to everybody everywhere; pays big profit; send 25c for sample and secure territory at once. s. c. Co.,, S22 Riggs Bldg, Washington, D. c.
 4-11-2t-sl1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

order business of your own. We help you start for a share in profits: 27 opportunities. Particulars free. Oppor- tunities Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y.
 All sun
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TO SWAP for cash, one 5-passenger Over land car, 1913 model. Phones Main 379 or 2737. 4-23-3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

$5 DAILY EASY-Co-operate with us: no capital or experience necessary Write at once. Palmy Days Co.,, Earlville, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25


 AGENTS-If I had your name I could show you how to earn s25 to $50 weekly; greatest seller in years; over 100000 sold ii last six months: every housewife will buy on sight; postal brings liberal proposition and free sample. Address, Manufacturer. 1 Union Square, New York. 2-14-tf-su GARTSIDE'S IRON RUST SOAP CO, 40o4 Lancaster ave, philadelphia, Pa. Gartside's Iron Rust Soap trademark, print and copyright registered in the United States patent officc) removes iron rust, ink and all unwashable stains from clothing, marble etc. Good seller, big margins, agents wanted. The orig inal, 25c tube. Beware of infringe ments and the penalty for making, sell ing and using an infringed article.
 4-4-6 -su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AGENTS-Learn about the profits made selling my Might Watch burglar alarms to stores offices and homes. Ad- dress Harry Cohen, 153 Cohen Bldg, Heller, Ky.
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WANTED-MAI.E HELP

RATES-One cent word day: no Hd l taken for less than 25c for first fnser-
 fion Cash must nccompany order. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

energetic salesman over 20 to sell our own line of copyright ex- elusive calendars fans, novelties and cloth specialties direct to the trade for advertising purposes in Alabama TO begin work at once Line good the year round; protected territory as- signed. We are calendar manufactur- CTS (not Jobbers). No better line in America for the hustling, ambitious salesman who will cover his territory thoroughly. If you mean business write Sales Manager Merchants Pub fishing Co.,, Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

MEET me at the Remnant Store for your dry goods; you can save half. Ten yards pajama check, 59c; dress gingham, Dc; 36-inch sheeting Monday, Dc. Rem nant Store, 2O17 2d ave-, and 18th st., Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
WANTEn-AGENTS

GENTS-f1- piece toilet set and sl carving set all sells for s1; big prof Its for live wires; write quick. Pierce Co. 906 w. Lake. Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

IN order to make room for young stock, will exchange 35 fine Buff Leghorn breeding and show birds for good COW, Eeifer or cash. Buff Feather f'arm, Box 95-C, Rural Route 4.
 c,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
NAMED

RAT ES-One cent word day: no ad. taken for less than .5c for first inser-
 lion. Cash mHSt acconrany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-Birmingham representative pr partner to handle line of fast selling specialties; slendid income guaranteed; investment of few hundred dollars re- ouired Address CA, Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

SALESMEN-If you could offer a busi- ness man high grade pencils with his ad imprinted in gold in quantities as small as a single gross, cheaper than he buys his ordinary pencils, so he could use them himself or as an advertising novelty, as desired, wouldn't you think you had a real live proposition? Easy sales, big commissions. Write today Federal Pencil Co.,, 3O9 Broadway. New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
WANTED-BOARDERS

WANTED-BOARDERS BEAUTIFUL front room, with excellent board, in modern home, on three o8 lines. South Highlands Main 1925.
 4-21-5t ONE large room and sleeping porch to couple or two gentlemen, with or without board; private family. Glen Iris ave Phone 4766 Main. NICE, large room with board for couple or young men, 719 goth st.. S. 4-25-4t BEAUTIFULLY furnished front room in lovely home. Southside; an ideal home for summer; no children, breakfast and evening dinner; gen tlemen or business couple. Phone 42S2-J.
 NORWOOD private family will rent nicely furnished room to couple or two gentlemen. Boad if desired. All conveniences and home comforts. Main S245-J or 3212 18th ave, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

TO Sn AP for cash or anything Of equal value, second hand computing scales of all makes; also non-computng scales, butcher box, showca ses, two electric meat choppers 100 24th st., nortt.
 4 Et
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

FREE sample-N osplash water strainers sell themselves; no talking; experience unnecessary: daily profits, 8 upwards;
 send Pc (nlailing cost. l.. P. Union Fill ter Co.,. New York 4-1S-4t. su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

LADY or gentleman, fair education, to
 travel for old established firm; no can- wasting; salary, $996 per year, payable weekly, pursuant to contract; expenses advanced. Address, G. M. Nichols, Phil adelpha, Pa., Pepper Bldg. 1-24-12t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

MAKE $1O to s75 weekly growing mush-
 rooms in cellars, sheds, etc Booklet
 free. North Shore Mushroom Farm, Dept 50, Hubbard Woods, III. 4-4-7t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

CALIFORNIA-Saf gold mining in- vestment state of California under charter has granted permission 70 offer stock in company owning 100 acres (patented) Ancient River Gold Channel running from 8 to $25 per cubic yard. Additional capital re- ouired to complete present tunnel; s5 per month for 10 months secures 100 shares Gully paid, par value $1 per share) Mine should be paying this year. Legitimate mining enter prise proved section showing woi1- derfuI resources Reference, Presi- dent Plumas County bank. Manhat- tan Gold Mine Co.,, 4S0 Mills Bldg,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AGENTS make big money and become sales manager for our goods. Fast office seller fine profits. Particulars and sample free One Dip Pen Co.,, TOT Daily Record, Baltimore, Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-capable man with little cap ital to handle local business of San Francisco company in connection with Pansma-Pacific exposition; quick action means fine opportunity for right party.
 Address Charles E. Wing, Southeastern Representative. Augusta, Ga. 4-2-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

SALESMAN-Capabl speciality man for Alabama; staple line on new and excep- tiona. terms; vacancy May |: attract commission contract; s35 weekly for ex- penses. Miles F. Bixler Co.,, 2-17 Carlin Bldg, Cleveland O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AGENTS WANTED-220 PER CENT PROFIT. HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY New. Agents easily make $1 an hour: send for particulars. Address Tilwc.
 7118 Race st. Pittsburg Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
SWEATERS, COLUMN

WILL swap a good buggy horse for equal
 value of cash. Address U-41. care Age Herald 4-22-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

HALFWAY mail clerks wanted: s75 month; pull unnecessary; write immedi- ately for full particulars. Franklin h. stitute, Dept. 3-D, Rochester, N. Y.
 4-7-to-6-7-stl-we-fr- fr-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

calling on retail merchants to handle quick selling side line, pocket samples free; liberal comnis- sion. Fulton Mfg. Co. Fulton. III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

SALES agent we want live state sales agent under 40 years of age for our Sir mingham territory. Man must be a real salesman able to sell himself, and also able to organize a productive sales force under him. Man must maintain his own office and be able to buy a small initial stock of merchandise. Product is quick selling speciality. Give your age, selling experience, financial condition and ref
 erences. No attention will be paid to any other communications. This is legitimate money-making opportunity for a wide-awake salesman. As we are out of your city. give full particulars in
 your first letter. Address BE- care Age Herald 4-1S-3t- su-tu-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

DETECTIVES are well paid; work pleas ant; be one; we teach you how. Write Superintendent, 709 Audubon Bldg, New Orleans La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WILL swap coin collection and Mexican jewelry valued $2500 for bungalow or small cottage; No. HIS N. 18th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

TO SWAP for cash, gas stove, two-burner oil stove, second hand cook stove and
 range. 2500 2d ave. 4-A-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

BE detective; big wages easy work we show you all. Write Wagner, 1243 Lexington ave, New York; Dept. 799
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

LADIES, why pay $6.5O for a hat? We have the same Monday on sale $2.95. Rem nant Store, 2O17' 2d ave-, and 18th st., Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

BE detective; earn $50 to S100 weekly; travel all over the world. Write Dept. IS, United States Detective and Adjust ing Agency, Railway Exchange, St. Louis Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-A salesman experienced in selling boiler compound and dsinfect- ants. Do not apply unless you have. experience in selling the above goods Reference required from two last en- ployers Address Z-43, care Age-Herald.
 4-25-2t-su-tues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-At once, sawyer, filer, mill wrights. all kinds sash and door men, mechanics veneer cutter, travelling salesmen, office man, lumber grader. We employ for the best firms. At different times in need of all kinds of skilled tradesmen. Get with us for future open- ings Macks Little Rock Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

I HAVE two pool tables, also S0-acre farm, will swap for automobile or light truck or motorcycle. Must be good as new. Write to E. M Wilson, Cullman, Ala. R. 4 No 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

 LADY or gentleman, fair education, to travel for old established firm; no can wasting; salary, $9S6 per year, payable weekly, pursuant to contract; expenses advanced. Address G. M. Nichols, Phil adelphia. Pa.. Pepper Bldg. 1-24-12t-su FREE sample-N osplash water straners sell themselves; no talking; experience unnecessary; daily profits, 8 upwards; send Pc (mailing cosD l.. P. Union Fill ter Co.,. New York. 4-1S-4t.su ABSOLUTELY new article, used con stantly In every home and office re peater; two samples, 50c value; pre- paid for 25c or write today for propo- sition. Pierson Waterproof Co.,, Cleveland. O.
 AGENTS WANTED-220 PER CENT PROFIT HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY New. Agents easily make $1 an hour: send for particulars. Address Tilwc, 711S Race st.. Pittsburg. Pa. AGENTS-Something new, quilScrn : lightning hand cleaner; repeat or ders; exclusive territory; free sam pie. Write, Joliet Novelty Co.,, Joliet, III.
 GENTs-Delicious soft drinks in con centrated form; always ready. just add water; economical; absolutely pure; every housewife wants them 14 different kinds; enormous demand; {; big summer sellers; money comes easy 259 other popular priced, fast selling household necessities; we furnish free outfits; write today now American Products Co.,, 23o2 American Bldg. Cincinnati, Q. AGENTS-15x19 gold framed signs Tor all merchants, 5c: sell 25c big h:t; 24x2S gold framed art pictures lSc; sell soc; portraits, pillow tops, con vex work; low prices. Peoples For trait, Dept. 1O1, Chicago
 BIGGEST seller on market; agents. get in touch today; unlimited field; big profits; particulars free. Frank s Arclxie Co., Newman, Ga.
 GROW rich in business of your own get out of the wage earners class; your cooperation with our factory start you with little capital during spare time in your own home; we manufacture exclusive articles; no canvassing; experience unnecessary; write for booklet and proposition. Address. Pease Mfg. Co.,, Dept D-1, l 6S Broadway, Buffalo, N. r. AGENTS-A stonishing fascinating millions of dollars made annually | $1CO weekly at home. during leisure l moments; absolutely no canvassinE 1 experience unnecessary; will start 1 you in this extraordinary business | and furnish everything; don't worry ! about capital. Address Boyd II. Brown. Dept. 1, Omaha. Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

LADIES earn S35 to $75 monthly copying letters at home. Pen or typewriter Ex- perience unnecessary. Instructions and copy material; 20 cents silver. Satis- faction guaranteed. Puget Sound Copy Co.,, Box 1878, Seattle, Wash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

D. c.
 HUSTLERS-s2 to $30 made weekly dis tributing circulars, samples, tacking signs etc. Advertisers National Agency Dept. C-2O, Chicago. WANTED-Birmi gham representative or partner to handle a line of fast selling specialties; splendid income guaranteed; ; investment of few hundred dollars re- oured Address CA Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WILL swap pneumatic dress form in per- feet condition for S7: cost s14; adjustable to and including size 3s. Call apartment 30S Ridgely apartments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

TO SWAP for cash soda fount complete, nice display for $50; half-cash. Great bargain. Call at 3722 Avenue F. Main 472e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WANTED-To swap equity of s12O0 in small house and lot for timber land Address Timber, care Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

DO you want another s2 daily? No ex- perience constant spare time work, knitting hosiery; machines furnished on contract, We take product. Gleason Wheeler Co.,, Qnc) S37 Madison. Chi cagO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AGENTS-Somet thing new; quilSern : lightning hand cleaner; repeat or ders; exclusive territory; free sam pie. Write, Joliet Novelty Co.,, Joliet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

S1 MAY lead to fortune; $1 monthly;
 you get deed oil land; share profits; co. operative well. Bennett Co.,. 342 First National Bank, Houston, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

TO SWAP-Five-burner oil stove for Davenport bed; easy method music les sons for art square, or Bisco coupons. dressmaling lessons for dry goods or S1S Ollie Miller, Rockford, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

AMBITIOUS person may earn s to $20 weekly during spare time at home writ ing for newspapers. Send for particu- lars. Press Syndicate, 600, Washington D C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WILL swap Remington or Smith type- writers for one or two suits gents sum- mer clothing, or blooded hogs. preferably pigs. P. O. Box 72. Ensley. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

WILL swap 1 1S-size Elgin watch, 21
 jewel, 20-year case, for lumber or furniture. H. H. Thomas, 2016 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

LESMAN-Acquainted with grocery trade large demand: liberal com- mission; pocket sample. Wirth Salesbook Co.,, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
Gluck's Cleaning Co.

Phone 2S72. 1713 3rd ave.
 Almost opposite Bijou theatre.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-05-23
BY F. F. BINGHAM.

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were coming aboard as fast IS ! could
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