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The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
TR0UP GIVES BONDS
A BIG MAJORITY

LaGrange, Ga.,-Troup county east
ly went over the top Tuesday in vot-
ing to issue $5OO,OOO in bonds for paw
ed roads. Cut of 1850 votes polled
in the La Grange district, less than
twenty were against bonds. 1t now
looks as though out of nearly 1000
votes polled in the county less than
sixty were against bonds. Several
aeroplones Yrom Souther field dis
tributed bond literature over the
county during the day.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
LEMON JUICE
FOR FRECKLES
Girls! Make beauty lotion Tor
a few cents-Try 1t!


Squeeze the juice of two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
of orchard white, shake well, and you
have quarter pint q the best
freckle and tan lotion, and complex
ion beautifier, at very very small
cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces Of orchard white
for Il few cents. Massage this sweet.
ly fragrant lotion into the face, neck
arms and hands each day and see
how freckles and blemishes disap.
pear and how clear, soft and rosy
white the skin becomes. Yes! 1t
Is harmless and never irritates.
s2glatsgAsias at+ tt. -tTtst .-
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
RATHER HAD CREDENTIALS

Macon Ga, May 29.-E. G. Jacobs
s. E. Odom and II. L. Gober We're
yesterday scared into running starts
when they happened in on the slum-
Tor Of al S-year-old rattle snake
with all the credentials hooked on to
Kim 10 show that was just what he
vi Hoes, sticks and guns aided
I'm in making way with the re-
H.1o He was found on Sam Patton's
an on the Houston road.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29

FLETCHER on last evening at the home
Of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. 7. E.
Fletcher on Fourteenth avenue.
The Eaicr, s;t:.lg room and din
ing room were thrown together and
decorated with a profuston of pink
gl9dioli ana ~i'ito hydrangea'g,,
bowls Of nasturtiums adorned the
bookcases and cabinets. At the CON
clusiCn of the program punch was
served from a table in the p2rlor by
Miss Edith Fletcher.
The pupils Of Miss Fletche's class
reflected great credit both on them
selves and their teachers their num-
beTs showing splendid mas
terry of teachinque and excellent in
/ depreciation, and all played with
cast ClIu SIdCC.
The program was as follows:
l Duet Majestic March" ..Goerdolu
Dorothy Holmes and Luci.e Williams
2. Dream OF the Shepherd" Helms
Mary Burks
3. Brownies Dance
"Cradle Song. ...........G .Gaynoor
Julia Terrell
4. "Florimel" ........ Engelmann
Gertrude Land
8. Invitation to the Dance" Wilson
Estelle Mckenzie
s. "The Shepherd Boy" 80. Wilson
Lucille Williams
| :. V2lse Chromatique" GODDARD
Grace Lyon
s. "The Rosary Menu
Lucille Peaaock
s. La Fontaine" .Bohm
Cora Mae Sumner
10. Valse Caprici.. ....... .NeWl3nd
Dorthy Holmes
H. Andante and Rondo from 2nd
Lucille Peacock and Grace Liggon
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
WAKES FROM WEEKS SLEEP

Dublin Woman is Now Recovering
From Attack OF Sleeping Sickness.
Dublin, May 2S.-Mrs. c. Z. Perry,
Of this county, has awakened after
being asleep one week suffering from
the sleeping sickness. She complain
ed OF being hungry Immediately after
awakening, and stated she did not re-
member anything that took place dur
ing the time she was asleep.
Her case was one of the first seen
here Of the sleeping cikne8s. and was
watched closely by all the physicians
in the county.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29

Mrs. j. NJ. Diffce has returned from
a visit to Atlanta
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
Sonata. go. ...... Bohm
Licule Peacock and Grace Liggon

sonata. .... ,......... -. BONN
Licule Peacock and Grace Liggon
Mrs. j. NJ. Diffee has returned from
a visit to Atlanta,
Mrs. /. L Hines and little son are
visiting relatives in Helena.
Bob Whippie is at home from G.
NJ. 4. for the summer vacation.
Miss Mary Bartlett Of Dawson is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. j. L. Las
setter
MI w. A. HeweIl left the past week
Ecc Meigs where he has accepted q
pos ton.
MI and Mrs. Walter Hays OF Sy-
lveater were visitors in Cordole yos-
torday.
Miss Alice Whipple who has been
attending Agnes Scott, has arrived
home.
Mrs. Norris Bullard has returned
hcme after visit to relatives in
Troy, Ala.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29
EDITOR LAWRENCE PAYS
DISPATCH A PLEASANT CALL

Editor Joe Lawrence of the Wire
grass Farmer at Ashburn, paid the
Dispatch a pleasant call this morn
ing on his way to New York where
he goes in the interest of church work
in his community.
The Cordele dispatch., 1919-05-29

RECITAL OF MISS ANNIE
KATE FLETCHER'S GLASS
A recital Of much interest was that
of the class Of Miss Annie Kate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
MERIDIAN GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNS:
 LOSS IS S75,OOO
Modern Plant and Thou sands of Dollars Worth of Feedstuffs Go Up in
 Smoke

Meridian. Miss, December 17.-(Special) The big plant of the Meridian Grain and Elevator company here Wa salmost com pletely destroyed by fire late last night, entailing loss of about $75,OO0. A great y. part of the loss was covered by 1n- surance, the insurance being placed with companies in New York. The origin Of the fire is not known, but is supposed to have been the result of defective electric wire. When the fire was discovered near the center of the building close to the elevator it had gained considerable head- way, which nine streams failed to check
 The gremen, however, prevented the fire from spreading to other buildings nearby
 The roof of the big two-story building 300 feet long and the entire contents of modern elevator machinery, crushing equipment and many thousands of dol lars worth of feedstuffs, are practically total loss. The front offices and con tents were materially damaged, and when eeen late today the proprietor of the plant, John M. Wilson. stated that he could not as yet give correct estimate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
MIR. |. W. FRANKL|N'S CASE WAS COMMON
 TALK IN ABERNANT
Everyone Knew How He Had Suffered From Stom- ach Trouble, .Consti-
 pated Bowels and
 Weak Kidneys
'DRECO RELIEVED HIM

My case was common talk in my home town and among the l.. & N railroad folks, who knew me quite we'll" said Mir G. w. Franklin of Abernant, Ala But I've won great battle with stom- ach trouble of ten years standing. even if it did take six bottles of Dreco to do 1t, was improving all along with each bottle, so was encouraged to keep at it from the very first.
 NO matter how careful was about my food il would turn to gas and fill me ur so that my breo thing was difficult, and I had sense of sufocation. I'd belch up water as hot as fire that would burn my throat; heavy lump seemed to lay in my stemach my bowels were badly con stipated and I had to, take liver regula- tors all the time to keep them active. My
 kidneys often called me out of bed five and six times at night.
 But it is all over now, for Dreco has put an end to all these ails and I'm a well man today; eat anything I want; never have any gas in my stomach and bowels. act freely without assistance of other medicines; kidneys don't trouble me at night now, and I've sent a lot of my friends to get it on account of the good it did me-
 Dreco is not ar experiment, it Is safe, harmless combination of natures ex- tracts. and contains no dangerous min erals. acids or salts. It is nature's medi- cine and can he taken with safety into the most delicate system. Dreco is mex pensive and is now dispensed by modern drug stores almost everywhere.
 All good druggists now sell Dreco and is highly recommended in Birmingham by Norton Drug company. Dreco is also sold in Bessemer by the Fulton Drug compary, in Fairfield by Halls pharmacy, in Vivian by Central pitarma acy.--Ady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
FRESH UPTURNS IN !. CORN FEATURED IN
 CHICAGO GRAIN PIT
Oats Follow Close Behind, While Provisions Were 20c Off to S1.4O Rise
 on the Day
By Associated Press

Chicago, December 17.-Steep advance. ih British exchange did good deal today to bring about fresh upturns in the value of corn. Closing prices were nervous, 1S4 to Gs cents net higher. with January Sl. 40Ss to $1.4oA and May S1.365s to s1.37 Oats gained $ to 2ls cents. In provisions the outcome ranged from 20 cents decline to a rise of s1.4O
 Corn showed itc greatest strength after sterling had risen almost 10 cents over yesterdays close. An earlier advance in the corn market was virtually wiped out by pressure of realizing sales from longs, but bullish sentiment again become doni- nant when sterling went skyward. The initial strength in corn was ascribed largely to the stimulus given by the pas sage of tke Edge foreign finance bill.
 Difficulties in obtaining railroad cars to move the corn crop tended also to lift the market, Dece delivery in particular.
 Shorts bid up December to the highest point yet of the present upturn.
 Although as a result of heavy profit taking oats at first were easier, they aft erwar1 developed much strength owing to active export demand
 Pork offerings " ere scarce On the other hand there was scattered selling of lard and ribs, more than enough to counter balance the effects of upturns in hogs, grain and sterling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
$. R. Stewart & Co.'S ' etter

New Orleans, December F.-Liverpool 1 is still adjusting differences, the opening showing lower on near and up slightly on distant positions.
 Our market opened in just the opposite course; near positions were to 15 up, while later months were 10 to IA lower. The market soon after lost about 15 to 20 points additional, but support came in the January option, which recovered losses. and news from the spot situation steadied the contract market for a while,
 In the northern market, with only about 1000 bales of contract cotton there and no immediate prospects for an in- crease in this stock, it appears that each month will automatically corner itself il approaches maturity
 Surrounding conditions are gradually improving, and cotton facts warrant ui tlmateiy higher prices, but technical po- sitlon of the market at this time suggests waiting Tor recessions before making fur F. Clark & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Shannon & Co.'s Letter


 New York, December l7,-After showing rather heavy tone during the early trading the market picked up again to- ward the close and reached new high levels for the movement as demand broadened under the influence of contin- ued strength in foreign exchange. De- mand sterling was. quoted as high as Sl9h, but sharp break was reported later taking the price back to 3.S5A, but 1t looked as if shorts in that market also We're getting uneasy over the prospects. Spot advices were to the effect that low grades are meeting more inquiry. but that little business is expected till after tho holidays, and certainly no cotton will oe pressed for sale
 Exports today were Ss,0O0 bales. Sell ing for a reaction has so far proved unprofitable. and if the financial situa- ton improves further prices will with out doubt reflect that in an important May.-Post & Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
GADSDEN

Gadsden, December 17.-(Special.) )-Ne- gotiations having been opened by the Ala bama Power company for the purchase of the properties of the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad company, and the power company having signifiesi it's intention of entering the lighting busi- ness in Gadsden not later than May, 1921, the city council last night revoked the call for special election on January ( for the purpose of deciding on issuing $1O0,0o0 in bonds for a municipal light plant The city administration issued a formal statement setting forth it's reasons for it's action. It is expected that the local properties of the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla company will be ac- quired by the Alabama Power company, although no official statement to that effect is forthcoming, and it is known that in the event negotiations are sue cessful. it will require several weeks to comply with the law in making the pno- posed transfer. The coming of the power company into the local field is expected to give the city a better and modern system of street lighting, but also to be the means of securing new industries.
 The Harding syndicate, of which w.. P. G. Harding has been the head disposed of the last of it's holdings here when it sold seven lots on Broad street between Second and Third to one individual. who %aef otaess. the pu'S%Sase & in behalf of several
 A local organization of the Y. w. c. A
 will be formed tonight at the First Meth odist church annex. when state workers will be present to assist in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Over Private Wires
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. December 1.-The market was quiet the early trading with a rather easier tendency. which was checked by a good demand from Liver pool particularly in the later deiiv- cries. This turned the market upward and in the afternoon prices advanced to new high levels.
 Business was not very active and the buying, except for Liverpool, ap- peared rather local in character. It vas rumored that the national gin- ners' report for the period showed a sharp falling off. as compared with last year, which is not surprising in view of the weather conditions. This Fumor helped sentiment and the ad- vance in sterling was striking enough tc attract much attentir n. pounds at one time going as high . ss.91 There Is no inclination on the .,art of traders to go short of the market in view of the technical situation. At the same lime. prices are high and there Is some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
URUGUAY DENIES
 MEDIATION OFFER
By Associated Press

Montevideo, December 17.-Reports emanating from Mexico City yesterday that the Uruguayan government would offer it's services as mediator in the difficulties between the United States and Mexico over the case of Consul Jenkins were denied at the foreign ministry here today.
 Advices from Mexico City last night said Gabriel Terra. the Uruguyan min ister of foreign relations, had sought on behalf of his government, to aid in composing the differences between the United States and the southern repub- lie over the Jenkins affair. Such a step on the part of Foreign Minister Terra was said to have been announced by the Mexican foreign relations de- partment on receipt of information from the Mexican charge at Monte video.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

o fthe loss or the amount of the insur- ance owing to the fact that his papers were in the office safe, which was still too hot from the fire to be opened.
 That the loss will be fully s75.000 is not doubted, the damage to he building alone being estimated at upwards of S4O,00O. while there was a stock of feedstuff on hand estimated to be something in the neighborhood of $500 the most of the machinery equaling the remainder of the estimated loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
RET AILERS INDORSE
 ECONOMY SALE PLAN
By AssvrIates Pres.

New York, December 1.-The govern ments proposal that dry goods retailers hold economy sales during January and February to aid in reducing the cost of living was indorsed at a meeting here today of retailers and sales managers, called by the National Retail Dry Goods association.
 Merchants from various parts of the country attended
 Numerous letters and telegrams received from retailers in the south and west ex- pressed approval of the plan and pledged cooperation to the government in every possible way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Duggan & Bouden,s Letter

! New Orleans December 17.--It was cay of nervous fluctuations in cotton, but after the early trading the market keld it's net gains better, deriving strength from the upturns in sterling exchang.
 Liverpool was poor. which caused early recessions, but a little later the market came back as the result of widespread favorable comment on the passage of the Edge bill and in the afternoon nervous strength was shown over the advance in foreign exchange.
 The New Orleans cotton exchange de- oided today to accede to the wishes of the cotton trade of the south and will close December 9, 26. 2 and January l. Duggan & Bouden. A A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Clark & Co.'s Letter

New York, December T-Heavy selling for well known local account during the early trading caused recession of 50 points. At this stage Liverpool started a buying movement Tn a market where there was little cotton for sale and values rose rapidly. With our interior financial position elaboratey strong it can be safely said that he who bets on the purchasing power of America will win.-Clarl & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Thomson, Parker & O., Private Wir,

New Orleans, December 1.-The further oulges in the foreign exchange market. couple with the genuine constructive in. fluence of the Edge hill which now goes to the President for his signature, gave the cotton market an exceedingly good urdertone today, and in the afternoon tl bulged with each new bulge in the price of sterling, which. in the late dealings, appeared to be about 15c higher for the Jay.
 There is, to all appearances, concerted and powerful effort under way to bring about better trading conditions between this country and Europe, and there is every indication that, in the end, these efforts will meet with success, and suc- cess along general trade lines means that exports of cotton will increase along with other commodities.
 Late in the session the trading months were at net advances of 34 to 40 points The close was to g points up net = Shepard & Gluck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Meal and Feedstuff

Mixed Horse-5o674c. Old Style Hulls-$2O. Corn-S2. .03. Corn Chops-s4. No. White oats-s1.1O per bushei. Shors-$66. Bran-$50. C. s. Meal, [ per cent-SSo. Hen Feed-S4 per lO0-lb sack. Economy Dairy Feed-75. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-s5o Wheat Straw-s1s. Timothy-s4S. s'eTfect Hog Feed-s75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Live Stock

Union Stock Yards.l Good to Choice-91sQ11hc Medium to Good-S1z@9hc. Common to Medium-75z@Skc Grass Cattle: Steers-711x@91zc Fat Cows-7@s1hc. Medium Cows-667c Cutters-51zG56c. Canners-4@4ac. Oxen-5@711c. Fat Yearlins-S610c. Medium Yearlins-697c. Vealers-S@d2c. Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 165 and up-11A @12Ac. Choice Corn Fed, 1s5 to 165-11A@11%. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to 1s5-101k0 1oAc. Light Pigs. 90 pounds down-sz @1o%c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
J. ". Jay & Co.'S Letter

NtW fork, December 1I-During the sreater part of the day there appeared urgent liquidation in the market without any large outside demand until near the close when some covering caused a sharp upward trend. The recent decline has shaken the confidence of many bullish inclined traders, and for the present only scalping markets are expected we do not advise new long commitments at this leveL--J. w. Jay & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Spot Cotton
Rice Market
By Associated Press

New Orleans, December 17.-Rough rice strong; sales, Honduras 25 sacks 11.75c Japan 150 sacks 12.7Oc; blue rose $40 sacks. l2.SSql2.4oc receipts SSs1; millers, sSs1.
 oiean rice, strong; sales, Honduras 1e31 pockets, 8d13ssc; blue rose 355e nocixats 71s@122sc; receipts, II .5eS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Hides and TaIIow

No. 1 Green Salt Hides -25d26c. No. 2 Green Salt Hides-24@25c No. l Green Hides-21@22c No. ? Green Hides-19@20c. No. Dry, Flint Hides-3964oc No. ? Dry Flint Hides -3s@40c. No. 1 Dry Salt -3Gd37c. No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-350sec. Sheep Skins-50cGS2 Horse HidesL$367. Goat Skins-S1@s1. .25. Hog Skins-25d50c. Tallow-10013c.
 Clear Wash Wool 60d65c. Clear Grease 45n50c. Burry Wool--25d30c. Ginseng s10d1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Produce

Sweet Potatoes-2c Ib Colorado Celery-$i25 dog. Lemons-s6.00. Peanuts-Spanish. 9c lb.; large. 1241sHc. Cabbage-4c lb. Irish Potatoes-3zlc lb. Onions-$6.50 1O0 lbs. Orangse-Florida, s6 Bananas-Extras, Sc ib. Limes-s1.75 per 100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

Best Heavy Rough Hogs-1ok a104c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-s1zc.
 Soft and Oily Hogs from 1 to Pc per pound less than above prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Quotations on Beef Cuts

Rios-No l. 2Oc; No. 2 16c; No. 8, 12c. Loins-No l, S5c; No. 2, BOG; No. & 22c Rodnds--No. ]. 20c; No. ?, 1Sc: No. q l5c Chucks-No. 10c; No. 2, Sc; No. 3. B.. Plates-No. l, Sc; No. 2, Sc; No. 3, 7c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Meats

D. S. Clear Bellies-2s@7c. D, S. Rib Bellies-25d8c. Pure Lard-311kc. Hams-Regular, SO9sSc; skinned, s2c. Picnic Hams-23c Bacon-38@45c Pork Loins-35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

hesitation in buying high-priced com modities. which is a new factor in all markets. We should say at the mo- ment sentiment is decidely mixed.- Hubbard Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Chicago Futures
Cash Grain By Associated Press

Chicago, December 17.-Cash: Corn No. 2 mixed old st55; No. yellow new $1.53.
 Oats No. white S6aSSc; No. yell low S4A @S7Ac
 Rye: No. 2, s1.6S@17O1a; barley $1 50 c 1.66; timothy seed $S5O@11. 50; clover seed s30@Ss; pork nominal; lard $23.10; ribs $1S@19. St. Louis. December 17.-Corn: No. 3. $1.47; No. ? yellow s1.5O; May s1.SS. Oats No. white S5@S5hc; No white S4@S41Ac; May S51ac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

M hIUIItl-IIC. Spanish Mackerel-22G2Sc Pompano-35c.
 Salt Water Trout-22G23c Mixed Fish-12c
 Gray snapper-Headless sad drawn. 14c. Q23c
 Eastern Select oysters-s25o gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Potato Market

' Chicago, H., December 17-Potatoes weak; arrivals, 30 cars northern whites, $290@305 per cwt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
LOCAL MARKETS
Poultry

Stags-25c. Turkeys-Live, 3SQ40c. Ducks-30c. Fryers-S5c. Hens-25627c. Fresh Eggs-S5c. Storage Eggs-60c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Produce Market

By Nss0cIafea Press New York, December 17.-Butter, steady; ceramery firsts, 611s 1s@72c Eggs, steady; fresh gathered firsts, S0@81c.
 Cheese, steady; average run, BIO 91kc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

Chicago, H., December 17-Butter, lower; creamery, 57@67c.
 Eggs, easier; firsts, 76@77c. Poultry, alive unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18
Butter
Fish

Creamery-B977c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-18

A local organization of the Y. w. c. A. will be formed tonight at the First Meth odist church annex, when state workers will be present to assist in the work.