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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
MISS LANDLADY
 GETS PROPOSAL
London Girl Advertises a Bachelor Flat For Rent
 and Gets 125 Answers

London, December 1o.-CRecfprical News Service.)-A London girl who ad- vertised a bachelor flat to let; hot and cold runnig water; nicely fur nished; ? pounds week." received 13s applications in the first mail
 Among the lot were six proposals oi marriage. one man writing;
 T have a girl who is willing to marry me but I can't find a house, flat or log cabin to move her into. Now want ever so badly to settle down and be . nice tame family man Perhaps you will be philanthropist enough to allow us two to squeeze into your little flat for which we will pay extra rent Failing this would you consider pro- posal of marriage from me? I am an ex-captain; 20 years old; tall and some what interesting; and I've a good job Your untold riches excite me, of course but I could love you for yourself alone"
 Another who proposed promised that she might lead an independent life following her own interests, just con sidering him as housemate. "rll pay the rent to you, too, over and above your other expenses" he added.
 An American living at the Regent Palace Hotel wrote: 'T am sure you would find me a desirable tenant My mother taught me never to scar the furniture and to always heed the well come mat when my feet are muddy. don't smoke and I haven't any rough friends Yours is the first hot water place I've heard of in England. Please give me a chance at it. Can't we meet and talk it over"
 But the much sought-for flat has - been leased to an old man who paid six months rent in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21

guest of her daughter. Mrs. James Fouche Matthews, has returned to Atlanta.
 MT. and Mrs. W. D. Garrett are guests of Mir and Mrs. o. J. Angle at the Inn.
 MT. and Mrs. Randolph Gilbert have returned from a visit to Sylacauga
 Mrs. J. D. Green spent the weekend with Mrs. Roscoe Mehang, at Alexandria.
 Miss Margaret Barker who has been the guest of Mrs Robert Heath, has re- turned to Gainesville, Ga.
 Miss Emma Lee Ledbetter will arrive from Lookout mountain, Miss Ellen Led. better from Dothan and Miss Jennie Led better from Bessemer to spend the holi- day season with Mrs Ida Ledbetter.
 Miss Knoxie Lanning, a student at the University of Alabama, has arrived to spend Christmas season with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. K. Tanning.
 Mrs. McCrumb of Kansas City is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
Patriotic Patricia Tells of the Human Traits of
 General Pershing
tcontinued from Page Fightl

tarctive guest of Mrs. w A. Davis. Jr.
 Miss Leland Cross of New York is the guest of her parents. Mir. and Mrs I. G. Jones.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Shepperd will spend the holidays in Philadelphia. Miss Gertrude Hambleton Shepperd, who is attending Columbia university, will join her parents in Philadelphia for a visit.
 Mrs. George C. Goodrich will spend the holidays with her daughter. Miss Mildred Goodrich, who is spending the winter at Columbia university.
 Mrs Alma Quinn entertained the members of the Wednesday Bridge club at her home on Leighton avenue Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Carrie Hundley of Selma Is the guest of Mrs. A. P. Agee.
 Mrs. A A. Hall of Canoe is visiting Mrs. Jerry Watson.
 Mrs. James Creswen Sproull enter tained the Thursday Bridge club at her home on Quintard avenue on Thurs day afternoon
 Mir. and Mrs. o. J. Angle have re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21

i Lucile LamlSin, who have spent several months at the Anniston Inn. have re- turned to Birmingham. Mrs. Hugh Merrill and Miss Nellie Chit wood. who have been visiting in Birming- ham, have returned.
 The high schoc! basketball team played the Oxtord team at the Oxford High school on Thursday evening.
 Mrs. John Faulq, who has been the guest or her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Noble, has returned to her home in Jack sonvi.Ie, Fla.
 Mrs. S. E. Eiindley has returned to Bir- ningham after visit to her daughter. Mrs. Kathleen Cunningham
 Mrs. R. P. Huger has returned from a visit 10 New York
 Mrs. Clarence Agee of Selma is the guest ct Mrs. A. P. Agee.
 MT. M. B. Wellborn, who has been the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21

MacMiilan, head of the art department, and the state costumes were made under the direction of Miss Mclean of the home economies department. The beautiful llghtins effects were arranged by MT. W. M. Jones-Williams. electrician of the col lege.
 The Christmas holidays will begin with the close of recitations on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21

guest Of her daughter, Mrs w. J. Me- Phenon.
 Announcements have been received in Anniston of the marriage of Miss Emma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21

Harveg to pr Noel R. Thompson of Brool<haven, Mass. Mrs. Thompson wal for several months county demonstrator of Calhoun county
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
CALIFORNIA BESTS
FLORIDA IN MINDS
OF AUTO TOURISTS

That California is rapidly super
ceding Florida in the minds and hearts
Of eastern motorists is fact born out
by statistics furnished through the
car-forwarding department of the Au-
tomobile Club of Southern California,
which shows more privately owned au-
tomobiles than ever are being ship
ped west for touring.
"Why not go to California this
year, and tour its paved roads after
we get there?" is almost catch
phrase in the east now, according to
Auto Club testimony. This is because
the labor of car-shipping has been
shouldered by the southern motoring
organization as boosting argument
for the west.
Nintey-five high powered machines
have arrived via the freight route
through club hands alone so far this
winter season, and before the season
is over it is expected that the number
will reach $50. That this many have
been handled by commercial compan-
les in the business is estimated. The
Total valuation of the cars handled
by the club is placed at S2S5,OOO.
Approximately 450 machines have
been shipped east by the club in the
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
MINING TOWN CROPS
DOWNS SMELTER SMOKE Z
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Dec. 6.-Selcc-
tion Of crops that will resist smelter
smoke has made DR.. A. w. Vanncman
a successful farmer in spite of the
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
JAY GOULD RETAINS
TENNIS OPEN TITLE
(BY Associated Pressl

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6-Jay Gould,
former worlds champion court teflnis
player won the national open title here
today defeating Walter Kinsells, ma
tional champion in the final series.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
handicaps that face residents of min

handicaps that face residents OF min
ing towns.
DR.. Vanneman has not only looked
after the health of the community,
but he has also conducted independent
investigation in crops so that he can
give many professional farmers point
ers. :.
asparagus, onions, cabbage, caull-
flower and sweet potatoes are the
best crops for this district" he said.
"This wear l had in 20 acres OF Avon
dale maize which did we'll until the
smelter smoke hit it. Then had one
third of crop.
81 had large tract of Japanese
honey sorghum which proved smoke,
resistant. Black amber cane did well
and so did milo maize. We had
good crop of corn, but tomatoes were
poor.
81 have one tract of three acres
which first planted in Irish potatoes
which failed to develop. About the
last of June I planted barley on the
some acreage and got good crop.
After harvesting this, planted mlllet
in August and got good CROP
DR.. Vanneman said, "Peaches sur,
vive the smoke, though APPLES and
pears do not do well. Wells dug on
the ranch irrigate the place.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
EVERY HIGHWAY IN
STATE CHARTED FOR
TRAVEL BY AUTO
EVERY HIGHWAY-SAT GREEN.

EVERY HIGHWAY-SAT GREEN.
| For the first time in history, every
/ highway in the state of California
! has been charted for automobile
travel, according to an announcement
made yesterday by the Automobile
/ Club of Southern California.
The last series Of charting notes on
roads in the state have been taken,
and the clubs drafting department is
commencing work on preparing high
way route maps for the thousands Of
eastern visitors coming here, and for
its own members.
More than three months have been
spent by the club crews in securing
data for the maps, since first hand in
, formation only is used by the organ
ization in order that mileages may
be correct to guide automobilists from
one section from another. For some
time the club has had completed the
mapping of routes in the southern part
of the state, but only with the return
from the far north this week of a
crew have the notes been complete.
According to the report, the task of
securing dope on the highways in
northern California lying adjacent to
the Oregon line, is not simple one
because of the great number of unde-
veloped routes which have the real
| importance of thoroughfares.
Strip maps, for which the southern
club is famous are to be made of all
California highways, and detailed in
formation will be added to the big
state map. These will not be ready
for distribution for some time, as the
work of highway mapping is an in
volved one, and great care must be
eyercised
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06

main in the South Seas, DR.. Merritt
sold the CaSco.
Next the Casco played the part Of an
opium smuggler in Hawaiian and Ori-
entail waters. Revenue officers chased
her through Asiatic and American
seas, yet she continued her work for
several years.
Sealing was her next task and She
was sent north into the stormy North
Pacific waters around Alaska.
In June Of this year the Casco left
San Francisco carrying company of
arSOnauts to an unnamed destination
on the north Siberian coast, 1000 mileh
east Of Bering Straits. They had been
told, it is believed, by an old whaler
that gold could be found in the Kolyma
river country Of Siberia. Encountering
one Of the earliest winters recorded in
Arctic history, she finally reached
North Cape, the farthest north point
reached by an American boat this year.
On the return voyage she was thrown
onto King Island, where she now lies
hopeless wreck.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
CAN j GRANTS
LIEUT.. PAINE
FLYING PERMIT

Governor Cantu this morning
granted permission to Lieut.. 7. o..
Paine to fly his plane in Lower Cali,
fornla and to take up passengers on
the Mexican side of the line. Lieu
tenant Paine recently received sign
ed order from the state department
in Washington, allowing him to take
his plane over the line for commercial
purposes.
A landing place has been held in
reserve for the American aviator in
the heart of MeXicali. Two police
officers have been assigned by the
mayor to guard the airplane during
the day and night. Paine expects to
interest the Chinese in aviation, and
will likely run into bonanza, as
there are about 5000 celestials in the
Mexican town who ale anxious to take
a trip in the air. The MeXicans are
also deeply interested in Paine's Won
derful performances in the air, and
they will also come in for their share
of extensive patronage. The spot
selected for the land field is along
side of the American line, being the
main road going north Of the city.
Frank Ellis, United States immigra-
ton Inspector, Stationed at Calexco, was
today selected by Chef Inspector W..
A. Brazie to make the first trip across
the line with Paine. The lieutenant
expects to remain in Mexicali for ten
days or until he has taken up all
those interested in aerial pleasure
rides. The concession was obtained
for Paine by close friend of the gov
orpOr
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
TRACTOR SCHOOL
NEXT FEBRU AR
No Won onerate a tractor?

"Do YOU operate tractor!
"Are Won thinking of buying a tract
or?
"Do Won wish to learn something
about gasoline engines?
ATTEND the gas tractor short course
at the Citrust experiment Station, liv-
ersde, California, from FEBRUARY Z" 10
%. You will learn the principles OIL
the gas engine, how the valves ana ls
milton should be timed, how to ADJUST
a carburetor, and many other thlngS
which will help you to be better op-
orator.
"You will learn the advantages of the
various types and styles OF tractors
and have an opportunity of studying
and operating every one of the ten or
more makes of tractors which will be
used in the course.
Every minute Of your time VIII be
spent in absorbing tractor knowledge.
Lecture demonstrations are scheduled
every morning from to 9.15 and every
afternoon from 1 to 2.15, practice work
or demonstrations during the remain
der Of the time. Several evenings Will
be devoted to showing motion pictures
OF various tractors at work.
"The only charge for the course is q
registration fee of $1.00. If you are
interested, write to the Citrus Expert
ment Station, Riverside. California.
The course is limited to $50 students.
The above announcement was made
public today by the College OF Agri-
culture Of the University of Callfornla.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
HISTORIC SCHOONER MEETS
FATE OFF ALASKAN ROCKS
(By Associated Press)

NOME, Alaska, Dec. 6-The romantic
and adventurous career Of the old Rob
ert Louis Stevenson schooner Casco as
a yacht, smuggler, sealer and gold
seeker came to an end when she plough
ed onto the rocks of King Island north
of Nome, recently while hurrying south
from Siberian gold fields in an attempt
to beat the oncoming winter ice.
The Casco was built in San Francis
co about 80 years ago as a yacht for a
DIR. Merritt, of San Francisco, a friend
OF Robert Louis Stevenson, the author.
Merritt, according to local records,
took Stevenson and started west in
1888 on circle of the globe in an at
tempt to restore the authors fallen
health. When Stevenson decided to re-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06

same period, showing that there is no
stagnation in touring activities this
year. The increased number shown
on the book as "going east" is ac-
counted for by the fact that many
fasteners do not learn until they
reach California that the Auto Club is
giving its service free of charge in
this respect.
According to club officials the
amount saved by motorist in ship
ping through club channels is between
$40 and $50 on each car, this being
made possible because the organiza-
tion makes no profit on the work, its
service being given in the interest of
promoting touring in the southern
part Of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
F0RDSON ACTS
As DAN CUPID
Poetry by Woods

Poetry by Woods
There was guy
A wooley guy,
In the land so hot and sunny,
He farmed his land
In the usual way,
But he didn't make much money.
He'd water and plant
And wait for the crop,
But never got much of stand,
At the end of the season
He'd always reason
1t wasn't in the land.
Just next his west corner
Lived Jack Horner,
And his beautiful daughter Stella,
She was peaches and cream
A regular dream,
Well, could you blame the poor
fella?
But the father said they
should not wed
Till the guy could make a
showing,
1t would be alright now,
But bye and bye,
His family might keep on
growing.
So the girl said to the guy
Why don't you buy
A plow and Fordson tractor,
If you'll plow this fall
- You'll beat 'em all
Cause ployinG's an important
factor.
It's the old. old tale
Of a guy that was game,
And the girl that was sweet
and winsome.
The farm is a hummer
The. family's a conner.
And it's all on account of the
Fordson.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
S0VIETS EXECUTE
SLAYER OF CAR

COPENHAGEN, Dec. g. The
Soviet authorities in Russia have exc
cutcd the individual held Immediately
responsible for slVing former En-
peror Nicholas and his family at Ye-
katerinburg, according to a dispatch
from Kovno to the Poltiken.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
SIGNS
NUMBER OF BILLS
(Bv Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-President
Wilson today signed number Of par
don warrants and bill increasing the
pay OF the police in the district OF Col
umbia. In signing the measures the
presiden used an indelible pencil, in
stead Of ink, establishing precedent,
White House attaches said.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
ALL BITUMIN0US
MINES MAY CLOSE
F0RLACk OF FUNDS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-All bitumin-
Gus coal mines now in operation must
close within a week unless the railroad
administration pays for the coal it has
confscated or diverted, said state
ment today by the American Whole
sale Coal Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
BOOZE SOLD FREELY
UNDER ORDER

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 6-All sorts of in.
toXicants were sold freely here today
following the order of Judge Faris
yesterday temporarily restraining Unit
ed States district attorney from inter
fering with the sale of such beverages.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
HUGE OFFER FOR
DEMPSEY FIGHT
NV Associated Press)

PORTLAND, Dec. 6-Charles Acer.
son, local business man swho said he
represented syndicate of business and
sporting men, today telegrapher Jack
Kearns, manager Of Jack Dempsey,
heavyweight champion offering $780,
600 for fight here next June between
Dempsey and Georges Carpenter.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Special offer for day or
two, As owner is in Valley and wants
to sell. 16O acres, half under cult
vation, soft soil, good drainage. price
very low, only $500. Nothing is the
matter with the land except that the
price is too low. This is your oppor-
tunity. Clarence +. Gage, GOA Main
ST., FL Centre.
FOR LEASE-A good 800 cares for
lease. $50 an acre. Clarence T.. Gage,
Goa Main ST, FL CentrO.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-06
PARTY POLITICS
OUT OF DATE,
LLOYD GEORGE
(By Associated Press)

MANCHESTER, England, Dec.
6.-Premier Lloyd George, speak
ing before the Reform Club. to-
tally rejected the suggestion that
the time had arrived for a renewal
of party distinction by liberal
conservatives.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-15
THE WEATHER
FORECAST

Denver, Colo. Jan. 14.--For New
Mexico Wednesday and Thursday
fair; slightly warmer Thursday.
Arizona "Wednesday and Thursday
faiIy not much change in temperature.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-15
Pr0hibitiOnAmendment
Ratified byThirtyStates
Seven Legislatures in One Day
Take Favorable Action; Ref
erendum in California Post
pones Report to Washing
ton for at Least Six Weeks.

tnS soRsNa 9ouRsAL sPGetAt Ls.sso w,Esl
Chicago, Jan. li.Seven states to-
day completed ratification OF the pro
hibition constitutional amendment,
and brought the number taking such
action to thirty The number
necessary for ratincaton is thirty-six
Alabama, Arkansas. California. IL
linois, Indiana, Kansas and North
Carolina We're the states that COM
pleted ratification today.
In addition the Nebraska senate
and the Utah house voted for fatifi-
cation.
In California, however attorneys
for the Grape Growers Protective
league filed suit for an Injunction to
restrain the governor from certifying
the ratification. In support of the
suit it was argued that al acts of the
California legislature must be sub
mitted to referendum.
The states which thus far have
ratified the amendment are:
Kentucky, Virginia. Mississippi,
South Carolina, North Dakota. Mary
land, Montana. Arizona. Delaware,
Texas, South Dakota, Massachusetts
Georgia, louisiana, Florida, Michi-
gan, Ohio oklahoma, Tennessee,
Idaho, Maine, West Virginia, Wash
ington, California. Indiana, Arkan-
sas. Illinois, North Carolina, Kansas
and Alabama Total, 30
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-15
.UKRAN|ANs KILL
JEWS; P0CRAM IS
RESULT OF FIGHT
Excuse for Slaughter Is That
Hebrews Favor Bo|sheviki
and Act as Spies for Lenine
Government,
rss noss,so Jouas.- srse,AL LrAssp w,.sl


Warsaw, Monday. Jan. 1a (by the
Associated Press).-- pogram is re-
ported to have taken place at Bredit-
schew, popularly known as the Jewish
capital of the Ukraine, the place de-
irving its title because of its all-Jew-
ish population. The trouble is re-
ported to have occurred as result of
an attempt by peasants to disarm
militia which the Jews were organic
ing for their protection in all centers,
which they anticipated would be nee
essary when the Moscow government
breaks up.
Reports received here give the num-
Der of persons killed as several hun
dred. while other hundreds are de-
clared to have been wounded. There
may be some exaggeration as to the
extent of the casualties, however.
1t is considered here that the con-
troll of Petura. the Ukrainian leader.
has weakened. as otherwise he would
not have permitted the pogrom. his
policy previously having been to pro-
tect the Jews when possible.
1t is pointed out that the Jews
lately have been. more bitterly hated
because Of their alleged Bolshevik
tendencies and also their employment
by the Bolsheviki as spies in many
cases. they being the only intelligent
or educated instrument obtainable for
this work,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-15
REPRESENTATION SUBJECT
To SOME REVISIONS

Paris. Jan 14.1The representation
of the various nations in the inter-al
lied conference, although virtually ar
ranged as shown in the unofficial list
that has been published, is still sub
ject to revision. In order to avoid hui
initiation to any nation. the represen-
tation of which II may be found advis-
able to reduce. the supreme council
has refrained from officially maxi
ing public the tentative list.
1t Is possible that some efforts will
te made by nations not entirely sat
sfied with the number of delegates
assigned them in the unofficial list to
secure some amendment, but it is said
that strong reasons must be adduced
to secure any such change.
Inasmuch as no issues before the
conference will be decided by voting
but only by unanimous action. the
large number Of British delegates re-
sulting from the decision to allow CO.
lonial representation has not actually
increased Great Britain's strength. At
the same time. it is believed, because
of the similarity of views held by the
Americans, Canadians. Australians
and New Zealanders. for instance.
their presence would add moral
strength to the American plans
An explanation of the allowance of
three delegates to Brazil, while Bel
gium and Greece got two and Portu-
gal one, is the fact that Brazil not
only gave most valuable service In the
war in affording naval protection
q eainst German raiders 10 the South
Atlantic trade routes and the east
coast of South America. but that she
represents the South American conti-
nent in the ranks of the belligerents.