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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

W Home at East Lake, which IS one of the oityfs most worthy institutions.
 The institution has cared for ITO chil- dren during the past year and on De- cember had 15c children in the home There are ? children under years of age. 40 between and 9 years, Ss from to 12 years.
 The past year 5S children were placed in good homes and only three died from influenza.
 Tn recent report issued'by the Sis ters of Charity and Ladies of Orphan age Home association, said;
 "The outside porches of the building are sadly in need of repair; in fact, they are really unsafe. But the outlay necessary for such indisable improve ments cannot well be spared from the proceeds of the drive which is the principal resource for food and cloth ing during the coming year AS Christmas offering for the safety of the children we would be grateful for as sistance to improve conditions in thai particular.
 with complimentary greetings tc all for the blessings of the season, an ticipating a generous response to our appeal in behalf off the orphans, We are, dear friends
 santa Claus is coming to this city ano he is so near that we can almost heal the jingle of his bells and pranclng oi the rheindeer and it is the wish of those who are deeply interested in these or phans and the institution that he may pay a visit to them and asks that those who are happy around their family Ire sides at this time to give minute diree- tions to the Orphans Home at East Lake that he may not fail to bring happiness and cheer there.
 Those who send a money contrlbu- ton are asked to make the check pay able to Sister Josephine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
MISS SOUTHGATE
 TO ENTERTAIN

Miss Mary Elizabeth Southsate Will en- certain with a dance on Friday evening at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Wil- lam Redd. on Mountain avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
MISS SMITHS DANCE

Miss Lucille smith will entertain at a dance in compliment to Miss Lila Will lingham of Rome, Ga, on New Year night at the residence of her aunt Mrs. Samuel Earle, and MT. Earle on Wau- coma street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
MISS LONDON's PARTY

Miss Alexandra London will entertain at a 300 party at the Country club on Friday afternoon. The invitations will include the school set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
,op MR ERANCIS CROCK ARn

MT. and Mrs. Frank Crockard Will en- certain at dinner on Saturday evening at the Country club in honor of their son. Mir. Francis Crockard. who is home for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
FOR TWO VISITORS

Mrs. Ralph Russell and Mrs. Clyde Pip pen win entertain at luncheon on Satur- day at the Southern club in honor of Mrs. Ashuty Barnett of North Carolina and Mrs. Coleman Ward of Pittsburg, who are spending the holidays in the city with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
MISS UNCERTAIN
 TO ENTERTAIN

Miss Ruth Ungerman will entertain at luncheon tomorrow at the Country club. Covers will be laid for l2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
MRS. MDAvID's DANCE

One of the charming features Of the dance given by Mrs. McDavid's unit of the Woman's guild at the Southern clup will be the calling of the magic mum bre at 11:30. The girl who has the magic number called will receive 3 beautiful oriental box of crystailzeo fruits and candy from China ana tne vorng man whose number corresponds with the magic number will receive ar oriental carton of "Sirdar" gold-tipped cigarettes These were ordered TOT Mrs McDavid several weeks ago by an oriental importer of New York.
 Another mysterious feature will oc- cur at midnight, which will be quite fascinating and interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

Christmas eve, to be the guest of his mother Mrs. E. W. Barrett, and Mir. Barrett, at their. home on Cliff road. He will be accompanied by Ensign Gill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
TEA PARTY
MRS CRAWFORD HoNORED s

MT. Francis Crockard will entertain tea on Saturday at the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
CIITR MEETING POSTPONED

The Qui vive club. which was ro have met on Deeember 2s. has been postponed until January 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

and sometimes there are takers" three or four times who are not givers all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

lat a buffet lunchean on Friday at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. H. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

MISS GEWIN ENTERTAINS
 Miss Elizabeth Gewin entertained al luncheon yesterday at the lovely home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

THAT
 Most small boys kick against put ting on long pants at Christmas fra because they don't want to give their long stockings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

MISS Eugen.a Woodward Will entertain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
SOCIAL AND CLUB NEWSAN-
n. rM,,A nEIn RYALL

at the Athenenum Orphans Home at East Lake, which is one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

drug stores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The Jewellers of the Birmingham district take this occasion to express their sincere apprecia- ton of the liberal patronage accorded them at your hands during the pre-holiday period. We wish you merry, joyous Christmas and abund- ant happiness in the New Year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

This company organized July 18TH 0I' HrSt wen WV
be completed by September 9TH The officers ate personally az
vancna $4,000 for the drilling equipment OF TINS well De
cause we have complete faith in the CompanYs success
We are drilling this well Tract No T. which comprises
,os and n directly offset on south by the MaHson wise
9ooobarrel we'll. This tract is completely ana n"SuSy
ro,dad nv 600 to barrel wells, We plan 10 or 0u
second we'll on this Immediately upon the eompeon "
Well No To have TWO wells and they are certain 10 De spe
Aid rroducers within nine weeks from the organization OF Ine
comnanv will be record of actual accomplishment when WI"
favorabv compare with any company in this hea
We have advanced all of the money we can possoY Sp'
in securing highly valuable hoIdnss-hch have y
s1oo ooo value since was organized re" we
ann We need additional funds for development soooo S
he GET aside for drilling fund dry hole for TINS company
would be incident only not catastrophe do WIN WV
company.
Ala has h.An described above; Tract No. ?, consist
~, IS % acres lies short distance Northwest OF NO anu
coward which the biggest production Of the Northwest %
t.,dv MARCHING; Tract No. consisting o. ~ acres SS ~
49, w.s+ Of Numbers and O. Tract NO. a. oohslsung OF ~
and with one IS we'll lies in the heart OF inc '"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

Watkins shallow field; Tract No consisting Of 40 acres Is
youno county Oh adjoining the one en- winch the ssl
tionaI Arnold well located,
Tracts Nos g. and are in Young Archer and La0Passs
Countless each is surrounded by deep wells Of big companies
and each is a mighty valuable property
We have done everything possible to remove all element o
chance for you and for to Iose at the same "s 's
every opportunity for you and for us to profit largely
We offer you the opportunity to acquire pro ra'a
Va ROYALTY only BY Investing you viii share IN P0PorU0n W
The amount of stock held by all wells the company nay
n on the above holdings and all tracts OF 2noS
production and properties the may hereafter ACQUIRE
You will also access to all books ana re'0s % "
oorpsny at all times its Offices in Wichita FSIs
Your investment makes you partner in the business we
need few more partners whose money will help with me os'e'
opment Your only possible mistake regarding Us company
Viii he the fatal mistake Of ndecisjon Buy now before " Is
everastnsJy too late
Make all checks payable to TEXAS WONDER roo>s ~
Wichita Falls Texas,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

Morale implies morals, and more.
1t may be possible to be perfectly clean
morally and yet have low morale
Morale implies hope, courage, determi-
nation. Many good man lacks these.
He is good morally, but has lost his
grip on the world and himself. III
spite of his goodness he is doomed to
defeat. On the other hand man can't
have the highest morale if his life Is
not clean. Mental and physical i'm
purity are bound to leave their stair
mon the life. Then in time Of strcs,
something will give way and the papers
viii talk about collapse and overwori
and things. The only way to NEE
life's problems is to keep fit Tha
means more than mere eating an,
! drinking. 1t means the proper care o
the whole organism.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

New and gorgeous ribbons have
made their entry into Il world that ap-
parently is willing to pay almost an!
nrIce for silks. The prices OF the
most SPLENDID of these are enough 10
toke ones breath away, but they VIII
sell at holiday time for making hand
some shopping bags. They LOOK royal
with brocaded figures In gold ana SILVER
or raised velvet flowers in wonderlui
colors. Bags are smaller than they
have been. SO that only short lengths
of these costly luxuries are needed TO
make them, but even so, prices just
now are beyond those of other years
But these very gorgeous ribbons are
not adaptable to so many articles as
nloin satin ribbons are. These satlhs
ond printed patterns are destined te
make most of the pretty belongings
that women love. In the picture a0oV'
a noir of carriers, made of plain PM
satin ribbon and narrow val lace,
rosette for lingerie, and bag ar
obovn. in which wide and narrow rio
hons are used.
Flat elastic Is used for the founda
.+ion of the garters. Ribbon twice Tn
width Of the elastic is shirred over Il
forming frills along each edge va
lace. narrower than these frllls'
gothered over them. Each garter
decorated with rosette made of tn
same ribbon and having Il small DO
of narrow satin ribbon set at the ce'
ter. The narrow r'bbon is useu
syrm .he snail flowers set on eac
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
rhink rexan las Rluht Tip.

The municipal bat roost and the or
dinance prohibiting the destruction of
the little animals were introduced in
San Antonio, Tex. by local doctor
several years ago. The city has since
enjoyed such gratifying immunity from
mosquitoes and malaria that the doc
tors fame has gone abroad. He has
now been invited by the Italian gov
eminent to establish a battery in
that country, and by the British to eX-
pertinent with his idea in India. The
insufferable heat and prolonged rains
of the latter country often make the
mosquito nuisance a serious menace
to national health.-Popular Mechan
les Magazine,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

The outstanding features in the new
styles appear in two suits shown mere
one of them is a utility model depend
ing upon wide tucks and conspicuous
buttons for garnshing. The three
quarter length coat, with narrow front
panel. buttons straight up the front.
This panel is fanked by wide bands Oh
cloth at each side and extending below
it. These bands appear at each SIDE
Of the back also. and five buttons on
each band mark the termination OF I'VE
wide tucks in the side panels, that DIS
appear under the bands. The narrow
bcSt slips under straps of cloth ana
fsstens with Il small buckle at the
front
A dressier suit of velours shows a
repetition of set-in panels at each SIDE
Of the coat, but these panels are made
Of narrow vertical plaits set on under
the arms. They extend eight inches
below the bottom of the coat and are
finished with band Of fur Where Il
long shawl collar Of fur, and the mar
row belt of cloth fastens with but
ton Mt each side. Soft furs, Ike seal
skin, squirrel, mole, and raccooh am
other nelts which are not 50 easy U
recognize. are chosen for suits, Oh
the limits of our choice are muc
wider than these.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
Z 5..a-,.-.-s

A cold in tie sgmmer time as every
body knows. ifs the hardest sind Of O
cold to get rid of. The best and quick
est way is to go 10 bed and stay there
If you can, with a bottle OF "8oschees
Syrup" handy to insure q good nights
rest. free from coughing, with easy eX-
restoration in the morning.
But if you can't stay in bed you must
keep out Of draughts, avoid sudden
changes, eat sparingly of simple food
end take occasional doses Of Boschee's
Syrup, which you can buy at any store
where medicine is sold, a safe and Ell
Gent remedy, made in America for more
than fifty years. Keep it handy.-Ady
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

II is little difficult 10 sum up the
STYLES in suits when they are in the
experimental stage, Some of the new
features in them may prove short
lived and therefore not develop into
fashions, but it is evident now that we
nre to have a choice of two'silhouettes
this fall. The matter Of cloths is also
settled and these range through sew
rral wcayes, beginning with home
gpuns and serviceable tWeeds and pro-
crossing to yelours, duyetyn ana lib
cline cloths. Besides many similar
weaves with suede or velvet finish,
of the same character as duvetyn, are
dominant in the handsomer suits.
Skirts have not been shortened in
the face Of the precedent set by Paris
For street wear they remain ankle
length and are generally plain Inc
coats the thing. Designers have de
veloped it, with many clever varla
tons, along the straight lines witt
which we are familiar and along Go
Diet lines with full rippled basque worl
over either a full skirt or a plain, fit
ted one. These straight-line coats ar
longer than those Of last season, an
nre belted On the formal suits fur an
silk embroidery provide rich decora
tons.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

rosette. The picture shows these flow
ers separately. They are easily made
and usually have artificial centers'
The rosette to match the garters Is
sewed TO n tiny safety pin so that 1t
may be pinned on the chemlse or night
dress.
Wide and very narrow satin ribbon
is used to make the bag, which Will
serve for any one Of several purposes
that bags are made for. The photo
graph shows It's construction so plain
lv that it is not necessary to describe
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
Texas Wonder Pools Oil Company
ia O1N~A~ Paid dNonAs
Fully Paid and NOn-Assessabls
Par Value $1,000 Per Share

kshn competent enough Z" eOF'
handled OF the st'eH nome
c'mp''or ''u
dollars oftn ermoncS
Of Austin
will hadey your
trutp
h iscommu
wihtn ais Of official in the state oil ''N
x mann who integrity foresight ''0
iudgm h
Te" Uond'r Fools on
cxecutedn gr
"o'o "n file with the Of the company
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

When washing pink cotton goods
the color may be made fast by using
"red" instead of bluing. Boil a piece
of turkey red in pint of water. Bot
lie this and use it like liquid blue, eN-
perimenting with little at Il time
until the right tint is secured.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
A Joint Stock Association

SAM SPARKS, President,
,,.,,,o. st,tc Treasurer of Texas, President
T.xos Trust Company, Austin, Texas
CuAs. e. ANDERSON, IN" Nice-fresiden''
Successfully identified for years WIN y"
contracting. operating and drilhns an s"u'
western fields.
DAVID HINsHAw, Vice President
Newspaper writer
ID. A. CUSTER, Nice-PresideH+
Investment Banker.
w r. DUKE, Secretary-Treasurer'
independent oil operator anu
pioneer In Burkburnett Held
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
headache
Often Caused by
Acid Stomach

Yes, indeed, more often than you think
Because ACID STOMACH, starting With IN
digestion. heartburn, belching, food-repedt-
ing, bloat and gas II not checked. VIII even
tually affect every vital organ of the BODY
Severe, binding, splitting headaches are,
therefore of frequent occurrence as result
Of this upset condition -,-,,
Take EATONIC It quickly banshes acid
stomach with its sour boat, pain and gas
II aids digestion--helps the stomach get
run strength from every mouthtul OF foou
You eat. Millions of people are miserable
weak sick and ailng because Of ACID
STOMACH. Poisons, created by partly dl-
gested food charged with acid, are ABSORBED
into the blood and distributed throughout
the entire system This often causes rheu-
matism, biliousness, cirrhosls Of the liver,
heart trouble, ulcers and even cancer OF
the atomach. 1t robs its victims OF thelI
health, undsrmines the strength OF tins
most vigorous. .,..-,..t
II YOU want to get back your physica
and mental strength--be full OF vim anC
yigor-enioy life and be happy you mus
Eet rid of your acid stomach
In EATONIC you will find the very nell
YOU need and it's guaranteed. So get ois
soc box from your druggist today II i
! fails to please you, return It and he VII
/ refund YOUR money,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
Leather Hats for Street Wear.

Leather hats for women for motor
wear have been shown by the MIL
liners for some time, but now models
are seen that are specially adapted to
street wear One natty hat of this
type il made of dull, black leather,
trimmed with a black leather quill,
faced with bright orange.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
Sounded Attractive.

Patience-Who's the man you just
danced with?
Patrice-Oh, he's Wall street
broker.
as he a bear?"
. 81 believe So"
I Introduce me- will you? l want to
try a dance with him. Bears have the
reputation of being great huggers.
YOnkers Statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

We offer $4,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is tax
en- internally and acts through the Blood
en- the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years,
Price Use. Testimonials free,
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
THE MEN IN
CLASS Al

A ssgEd. healthy man is never back
number. A man can be as vigorous and
pbie al seventy as at twenty. Condition,
not years, puts you in the discard. A
gAstem weakened by overwork and care
less living brings old age .prematqrely;
ME bodily functions are impaired and
UNPLEASANT symptoms appear. Inc weak
rD6t is generally the kidneys. Keep
them clean and in proper working cor
dition aud you viii generally tind your
self in Glass A. Take GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem OIL Capsules periodically and
your system will always be in working
order. Your spirits will be enliyened,
your muscles supple, your. mind active
and YOUR body capable of hard work.
Don't wait until you have been reject
ed, Commence to be tirst-class man
now. Go to your druggist at once.
Get trial box Of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are made
Of the pure, original, imported Haar-
lem Oil-the kind your great grandtathL,1,
er used. Two capsules each day VIII
keep you toned up and feeling 1ne'
Money refunded if they do not help you;
Remember to ask for the, imported
GOLD MEDAL Brand, In three sizes
sealed packages. ADV
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12
Don't Be DISCOURAGED.

The burning thoeghts of tomorrow
are often thrown into the waste bHs-
ket of today,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

The milk Of human Kindness often
tastes of the can.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

The cheapest meat to getis the other
fellows goat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1919-09-12

The iceman must dodge the melting
looks of icpless humanity
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03
Recipe for a Mild
Laxative Cough Syrup
Made with Simple Sugar Syrup and
Men.ho-Laxene IN About
Five Minutes.

Make q syrup viii pint of sugar
and half pint If boiling water. cool
and pour into a bottle or jar. Then add
1.-The contents 81 - oz- bottle Of
Mentho-Laxene, shake we'll and take a
teaspoonfu four 70 eight times a day
for head or chest colds. coughs. hron-
chitis. whooping cough OF oattarh Of
head and throat.
Actually. the very first dose viii show
you the wonderful virtues in Mentho-
I.axcne. It is peqetratins healing
soothing and curative 10 greater OK
tent than anything ever. discovered
Children like it and adults use II from
Maine 20 California Physicians pre-
scribe it, hospitals use it, ana whs
should not you enjoy the benefits or 2
cheap homemade remedy free from mar
couc, sickeninE drugs Ask your drug
gist FOR Meutho-Lsxene and insist or
getting it, for it is guaranteed 10 plea s,
every purchaser or money bacl. by The
blackburn Products 60. Dayton Ohio
ADV
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03
Sleeps ANY Old Way Now.

i am so years old and never was sick
unit. S years ago wher 1 got stomach
trouble I have spent a fortune for
med cine which did not cure kept ON
suffering and getting worse. A fellow
worker told me about Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy. After taking three doses L felt
like different man: before taking it
could not lie on nay back nor right side.
Now I can sleep any old way. IL is a
simple harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from The IN
festival tract and allays the infamma-
ton which causes practically all stom-
ach. liver and intestinal ailments, in
Guiding appendicitis. one dose viii con-
vince or money refunded Summers
Pharmacy RidgeIey Drug Stores in
cary. Central Drug Store in Indiana
Harbor and druggists everywhere.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03
FEEL MISERABLE
FROM THAT COLD?
Colds and coughs are quickly
relieved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery

Nobody should feel perfectly mis-
cradle" from a cold, cough OF bronchial
attack for very long. Fer it takes oEly
a little while TO relieve t and get back
on tie road to recovery when DIR.
Kings New Discovery is faithfully
Used. 1t soon loosens the phlegm, re-
Eeves irritation, sootaes TIE pzrched,
sore throat, brings comfort.
Half century old and more popular
today than ever. 60c and $i20.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03

all transport facilities OF the third arms
have fallen into our hands. says the
cable.
The victorious Siberian army VAS
commanded BY the 2S-yoar-old Russian
Lieut. Gen. Potiliev. who was an ordi-
nary soldier when tho war broke out in
1911 according t. state department ad-
vices this afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03
LEAVES FOR
GOLD COAST

Louis ! Elder one or Hammond :
most popular youpg men. formerly tel
Ter of the Citizens National Bank.
left this evening FOR Los Angeles. and
VIII spend the winter a that place.
lie may locate there indefinitely. r
he can nnd an opening and the best
" lshes u his frlends 90 with bin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-01-03
RED CROSS WORK.

The large room formerly devoted II
the making Of surgical dressings. is
open for sweaters with an instructor
In charge each day There IS large
amount OF work TO DC done and those
who have been knitting and making
surgical dressings are urged to turn
their energies TO this work. 81