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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Boyles Election Is
 Set Aside by Court
Following Hearing of Contest Judge
 Stiles Orders New Election

A new election for a mayor. board of aldermen and other officials of the town of Boyles was ordered by Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court fol- lowing the hearing of the contest of the election yesterday morning. The new election will be held on May 26 and NJ H. Cowden. c. B. Reynolds and J. D Hopwood have been named in- spectors. Recently the town of Boyles voted to incorporate and the election of officials was held on April ', when it is alleged the election managers de clared R. c. Barton received 35 votes and was elected, while w. o. HalL his opponent, received 30. although only GA votes were boiled. it was stated. The contest was filed by Thomas s. Jackson. who alleges Irregularities in the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Rupture Kills
 7,OOO Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are laid away the burial certificate being marked Rupture" Why2 Because the unfort unata ones had neglected themselves or had been merely taking care of the sign (swelling) of thd affection and paying no attention to the cause. What are you doing9 Are you neglectlng yourself br wearing a truss. appliance, or whatever name you choose to call it9 At best, the truss is only a makeshift-a false prop against collapsing wall = and cannot be ex- pected to act ga more than & mere mechanical support. The binding pressure retards blood circulation, thus robbing the weakened muscles of that which they need most = nourishment
 But science has found way, and every truss sufferer in the land is invited to make a FRI3M test right in the privacy of their own home The PLAPAO method is ufuueationably the most scientific, logical and successful seu- treatment for rupture the world has eyex known.
 The PLAPAO-PAD when adhering closely to the body cannot possibly slip or shk-l ous of place, therefore, cannot chafe or pinch Soft as velvet-easy to apply-inexpensive, To be used whilst you work and whilst you sleep No straps, buckles or springs attached.
 Learn how to close the hernial opening se nature intended the Rupture CAN'T come down. Send your name today to PLAFAQ co, Block PAS St. Louis, Mo, for FREE trial Piapao and the infoy4ation necess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
ALABAMA RAISED ONE-THIRD PEANUT
 CROP OF THE U. s.
Railroad Administration Writes Book let Descriptive of Alabama-Its Soil, Climate and Crops
 Described

Alabama" is the title of S0-page illustrated booklet just issued by the United States railroad administration, Soil, climate. crop yields and progress made in the agricultural industry in recent years are described most inter- estingly.
 ". E. Tucker, supervisor of agricul- ture, United States railroad administra- tion, for the sections traversed by the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic, the Western of Alabama and the Atlanta & West Point railroads, is in Birming ham in the interest of his department
 A cut of a peanut farm fills the two outside pages of the cover of the book let and throughout its pages are 2 number of farms. herds of cattle ane sheep, roads. winter pastures, harvest ing scenes, poultry. orchards and al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

been the occasion for much favorable comment throughout the country.
 Tuesday, Tom Moore appears at the Franklin in Just for Tonight, typical Tom Moore picture that offers him many excellent opportunities to display his sx- ceptional abilities
 Wednesday the great victory picture, Every Mothers Son. appears at the Franklin This is a tense after-the- war feature with many thrilling scenes It has played to many enthusiastic audi ences throughout the east.
 Friday, George Walsh appears in his latest production, Never Say Quit" This picture is filled with stirring scenes from start to finish and one with action in every foot of the film.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
MANY STARS WILL APPEAR THIS WEEK
 AT THE FRANKLIN
Weeks Booking At Ensley's Popular Picture House In- cludes Newest Releases. Norma Talmage To
 Appear

Norma Talmage. George Walsh and Tom Moore are among the big stars who will appear at the Franklin next week in feature productions.
 Monday Norma Talmage comes to the Franklin in "The Heart of Wetona 5 adapted from the stage success of David Belasco. an American play with an American setting. by an American author The Heart of Wetona" is an Indian play that raises. the question of whether q white man should marry an Indian half breed.e It is an unusual play with a most interesting and appealing love story. This picture has been considered one of the best of the Taimadge successes. and has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
'ENSLEY RESPONDS
 LITERALLY ID THE
 L|bERTYL0AN DRIVE
Ensley Woman's Civic Club to Give Reception-Ath- letic Association to
 Entertain

The drive for subscriptions to the Victory Liberty Loan continues with vigor in the Ensiey district and Gsn. Henry Keller said yesterday that half of the goal would be reached by Tues day night.
 No large industrial reports have been made yet, but many substantial per sona1 subscriptions have come in. The employees of the Bank of. Ensley sub scribed s4S00 Friday and Ben h. 1n- gram, chairman of Pratt City, has se- cured number of personal subscrip- tions in that section. Vivian and Fair field Are expecting a surplus over the margin allotted them.
 The women, under Mrs. Louis Mac kenzie, have begun canvassing the res- idenntial sections and the results are very pleasing. A report\ from the women workers will be made Wedncs- day by Mrs. Mackenzie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
CIVIC CLUB

Plans for the reception to be given Friday evening, May 3, by the Woman's Civic club are nearing completion and the affair promises to be most delightful affair. The hours will be from 8 to 10 o'clock and the programme committee will arrange fer some special feature to be given con tinuously all evening. One of the com missioners will give a short talk on the library aims and songs and an orcheS- tra win feature the music. Members of the Civic club will receive the guests and silver offering for library re- pairs will be taken al the door. All people interested in the library and civic improvement, both men and wom- ~n are invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rev. T. N Lennox of the First Chris tian church will use for his morning ser mon topic, "A Clean Heart" and ar evening, The Church and the LaborinS Man" with illustrated songs.
 A Rev c. B. Tomb of the First Presby- terian church will talk this morning or Tomorrow" The evening service will be a song programme.
 Rev. A. K Wright of the First Baptist church will use for his subject this morn ing, ..The Test of Our Religion;" even ing, s'The Soul in Bondage
 Rev. Judson R. Martin, of the Hunter street Baptist church, will use for the morning sermon topic "A New Ministry. At evening, "A Saviour From Sin Rev. M E. Wilson, of the F'alrvlew Methodist church, will talk at the morn ing service, 'The Joy of Christian Re ligion. at evening, aWill God Accep' Excuses?
 Rev. Theo Harris, of the Pike-avenue Baptist church, will use for his morning topic .Every Day Religion;' at evening What Is Christ to Us?'
 First Methodist church, Rev. J. C' Persinger, pastor; regular services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Work Among Czecho-Slovaks

Triest, March 2l.--The American Red Cross commission to the Balkans has be- gun the work of caring for hundreds of crippled and sick Czecho-Slovak soldiers being sent home from Siberia by way of Triest. This work is being done at the request of the Czecho-Slovak government, x,,hicb has asked the American Red Cross to provide transportation. doctors and nurses for their sick and wounded. One
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
EVENING OF MUSIC

An evening of music will be given bI the Christian Endeavor society of tht First Presbyterian church in the audi. I torium this eveing, beginning at Fl o'clock. Mrs. c. E. Tomb will be leader The programme follows: Scripture read
 ing; solo, Mike Ford three-minute talk Man. a Worker" J. W. Gam: selection ouartette: selection, pipe organ, Mrs De
 Witt Truss; solo. Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers
 solo, H. C. Tunnell; three-minute talk els Labor Worth the Hire?' MT. Ballard
 duet, Mike and John Ford; duet, violins Misses Elizabeth Landgrebe and Sarat Mackenzie; solo, W. c. Steele: anthem choir: duet, Miss Mamie Rascoe and o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
FAIRFIELD NEWS

Tbe Roo,xloyers club will observe Rec iproeitv day Tuesday afternoon at which time they will present Mrs. w. $. Lowell who is an authority on Indian folk lore, at the Plunket Memorial Presbyterian church. Mrs. Burt Henshaw will give programme of Indian music. Represen- tatives from the federated clubs- and friends of the Booklovers' club will be present
 The marriage of Miss2 Ernie Wilcox, daughter of Mrs. Robert Stephens, Jr., and Mir. T. L. Day will take place Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage at Owenton. Rev. S. o. Kimbrough, a former pastor of the Fairfield Method ist church, will perform the ceremony in the presence of the immediate mem- bers of the families.
 George Boyd, Jr, who has recently been made secretary of the municipality of Fairfield, will begin his duties to- morrow.
 The morning services of the Fairfield Methodist church will be conducted by Rev. P. K Pegues. who is assistant pastor to Dr. George Stuart.
 Tn the evening an illustrated lecture on .sThe Call of the Centenary will be given by Mrs George c. Mum, of Perry Ga. Mrs. Nunn was at one time a teacher in Shanghai, China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

First suggested more than 2000 years ago, the plan of building canal % give Paris direct communication with the English channel at Dieppe again fst receiving serious considerat ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
HOME SERVICE

The home service department branch now locs ted in Ensley over Russell Brothers studio is proving a great convenience to the families of soldiers as well as returned soldiers. sailors and marines
 Since the opening of the rooms some weeks ago over 100 letters have been written by workers of the depart ment and over 70 visits made by theia Many office calls have been received and information given.
 The rooms are open to the public each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 to , o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

the diversified crops grown in the state.
 Attention is called to the fact that in 1918 Alabama raised S1 per cent of all the peanuts grown in the United states the yield for the year being li,4SO'Oos bushels. out of total of 55,597 ,o09 bushels in the whole of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

Miss Frances Randolph Archer, IT,
 brar;an, announces that number of chil-
 dren's books have been received at tho library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

The annual entertainment of the High School Athletic association will he given Friday evening at the school building by the members. The affair this year will be a carnival, at which time side shows, refreshment booths and various other carnival attach ments will be the attraction. Manager Fred Kyle of the athletic associat ion promises some rare entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

of the conveys to be cared for consists Of 50S wounded soldiers from Colombo. cey-
 Ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

Mrs. James Liddell has been called to
 Stuben, O., by the serious illness of her son, Colon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

All returned soldiers and boy scouts are invited to attend the memorial exercises for the Confederate Veterans at the Eilks hall this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Automo- piles ,Aisl be provided to take them to Oakland cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

C. Bennett: solo. Miss Ninn Pharr; solo. Mr Shantz: benediction. Rev. Lamb The public is invited
 The Highland Circle of the First Meth odist church will have a silver tea anc musicale at the home of Mir. and Mrs J. D. Shaddick. 1929 Pike avenue, Tuesday even ing. Among those taking part on the pro gramme will be Miss Gace Hillhouse' Miss Nellie Beddow, Mrs. J. M. Lively, Harrison Shaddick, Arthur Thomas, and NJ NJ. Hughes.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union of the First Baptist church will not meet this evening, but will attend the musicale given by the Christian Endeavor society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

My experience with GASTINE has been satisfactory that fore used your tablets carbon collected the cylinders of my automobile almost immediately after having them burned out The last time had my cylinders burned out, started using GASTNE and apprecable amount of carbon has collected yet although the has 2OO0 miles, My experience with GASTINE is such that most heart iy recommend it. and that its will be of no det riment to automobile.
 Respectfully yours,
 (Signed) EDWIN c. DIXON,
 Special Agent"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10

Mrs L. A Herriclk, Of Stuart, Il1.s>
and Miss Lacy Bryant, of Mankato,
Mimi, mother and niece of DIR. Her
rick, are guests at the Doctors home
in this city
A brand new son arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Straw in
this city last Thursday morning.
Mother and babe are getting along
nicely at this writing. They now have
three sons.
Judge and Mrs. I. T. Purcell and
son, Theodore. and Chas- Mason left
this morning by auto route on trip
east. just how far they viii go will
depend upon the weather and the con-
ditions they meet, but the objective is
southern Wisconsin. They expect to
be gone a few weeks.
Mrs. Amanda Louise Bamberg, aged
81 years, died in Salina July 7, from
the effects of Bright's disease and the
body was shipped to Collyer and bur-
led July 9th in the family lot in the
Collyer cemetery. For many years
Mrs. Bamberg was resident of this
county and city and is pleasantly re-
membered and highly respected by
many old friends.
Thursday evening of last week Mrs.
I. T. Purcell entertained number of
the citizens of Wa-Keeney at recep-
ton in honor of Colonel and Mrs. Will
bur N. Rogers. Cooling refreshm ents
were served. Col. and Mrs. Rodgers
left the same evening from Camp
Grant, Rockford, Ill, where he is I'M
der orders to report for duty Prev
ious to the war they were located at
Honolulu and it is likely that he will
be assigned to some definite duty after
reporting at Camp Grant.
The many relatives and friends of
Mrs. o. A. Cortright will be grieved
to learn of her death which occurred
at the family home in this city this
| morning at 7:30 o'clock from the
effects of heart trouble and a stroke
| of paralysis which she suffered several
weeks ago. At this writing. we are un-
able to secure information regarding
date of funeral but it will not take
place until relatives can arrive here.
The many friends of the family cx-
| tend sincere sympathy to them in
their sorrow. An obituary notice will
appear next week. :.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10
LOCAL NEWS


The Delco-Light dealer for this
territory is Ray C. Hall, Ellis, KS. II
John Schaaf is enjoying a visit from
his who was recently discharged
from the service of Uncle Sam
L. C. Nudge came up from Salina
Tuesday night and is helping to har-
vest his wheat crop in this county.
Have just received some Hamilton,
Howard, Illinois and WaItham watches
at the Reliable Jewelry Store. Adv 20
Miss Ida Blackburn, of Savannah,
Mo, has been here the last week tran
sacting business and visiting with old
friends.
G. L. Hays returned from Kansas
City Wednesday evening, where he
purchased some more new goods for
the Reliable Jewelry Store.
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Wisch of south
Graham county have the sympathy of
their many friends in the loss of their
infant child which was buried Tues
day.
A travelling sign writer visited this
city Wednesday and made a large
number of very attractive window
card signs for the coming Trego
county Fair.
Minor Poffenberger was here a few
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H
Poffenberger. He left for Wichita
this morning by auto route.
Mrs. E. L. F1iesbach, of Hays, was
a guest here during the last week at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. DIR.
Herrick. Mrs. FIiesbach has but re-
| Gently moved from Kansas City to
Hays.
Mrs. Major. Poffenberger and sister,
Miss Gretchen Keller, have been here
this week visiting with their sister,
| Mrs. Ralph Pierson, and at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Poffenberger.
They left for their home at Wichita
and White City this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Poffenberger,
son Minor, daughter, Miss Agnes and
Mrs. Major Poffenberger and Miss
Keller, went down to Hays Wednes-
day evening for a short visit at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Clyde Poffen-
berger and family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10
Davis Six
The Quality Car

The car you can drive 10000 miles and never
touch a wrench to the engine. Red Seal continent
tai motor, Borg and Beck clutch, Warner Trans
mission Willard Battery, Delco starting, light
ing and ignition, Thinker bearings throughout,
weight of the passenger about $3.50 lbs. If you
can find this quality of material in any $4,000
car you will be going some if you drive a Davis
Six wherever you go you will be followed by adj
miring chances.
have the agency for Trego, Cove, Ness and
Lane counties, and will make unusually at
tractive proposition to first party in each town
buying to act sub-agent, the price of
the 5 passenger is 81 1886 90 delivered here; this
includes, extra tire and chains, and all freight
or other charges.
I have a special time proposition for farm
ers, ~ per cent cash Gown, naance or Q montns'
pay down one-third cash, balance 10 equal
monthly payments, if you are responsible you
can buy one of these beautiful high powered cars
these terms. Can get you any time in 3
to 6 days. For further details demonstration,
see, call or write
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10

Aunt Simpy hardly ever attends
funerals She says she doesn't re- IIy
enjoy them But there are others who
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10

seem to delight ia the privilege and
never miss one on any account, even
though the deceased may have been a
comparative stranger or one for whom
they have shown no great regard IN
life.
But then, it is said that a touch of
sorrow makes us all akin Perhaps it
is their way of showing sympathy for
the living rather than respect for the
dead.
And we all have something aeon
ing to us in the sure and certain bye
and bye
The stories told by eastern papers
about the extravagant wages paid
harvest hands by western Kansas
farmers result in real injury to the
farmers. The tendency is to boost
wages out o. sight, and worse yet, it
brings the wrong kind of help too
often. The good, honest worker does
not want to be robber-he does not
have to be-but the fellow who Is
looking simply for big, easy money
cares little how he gets it and he is not
the most desirable help-to say the
best possible for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10

Old ST says that the great dislike
some of us common folks pretend tx
have for the alleged 400 is something
fierce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10
DICTAGRAMS

Perhaps you think the anship is a
recent invention, and perhaps it is,
but nevertheless one is mentioned as
being put on the market in early bible
days You will find the record of the
sale in the latter part of the 18th
chapter of Genesis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-07-10

Old ST isn't meeting any of the
trains bringing in harvests hands look
ing for work He is afraid of being
draft through a mistake in identity.
But it's a cinch that the farmer who
drafts Old ST for work in the harvest
fields viii be badly stung-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08
Late Market Quotations

, dairy seconds, 5sI59c.
Eggs - Ordinary firsts, 7O972c:
| firsts, SOC.
Cheese-Twins. so@sohc; Young
Americas, 31031Hc.
| Potatoes-Receipts, 81 cars. Wis.
consin and Minnesota, per cwt., $3.50
G3.25.
| Live poultry Fowls, lsG2lc,
| ducks, 24c; geese. 24c; spring chick.
ems, 23c; turkeys. soc.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, Dec. 8.-Fiour-Dul.
unsettled.
Steady. Mess. $3.50. rs
.Lard--Dull. Middle west spot
S23.90@2400.
Sugar raw-F1rmer. Centrifugal
test, S7.2S.
Refined Firm. Cut loaf. $1,000;
crushed. s10.25: powdered, ss-l5;
granulated. $500.
Coffee Rio No. on spot, 15c-
Santos No. 4. 25@26c.
/ Tallow Quiet. City, 15Ac; special
Ice.
Hay-Duli. No. /. s1.75; No. .,
pI-1oW i.oo, C4oNClp $i.oo4 A.'c-
Dressed poultry Quiet. Turkeys,
40Q45c; chickens, ESQ 45c; fowls, u
Q35ac; ducks, 30G31c.
Live poultFy-Unsettled- Geese "
|@30c; ducks, 500 5c; fowls, 22g32c,
turkeys. 35cs ROSTERS. &c; chickens
26Q30c.
Steady. State milk COM
mon to special. 25G33c; skins com
mon to specials. SG231ac.
Butter Steady. Receipts, 1921
Creamery extras. 731@c; dairy TUBS,
53l71c; imitation creamery nrsts, %
@56c. 49,
Egga-Firmer. Receipts, 4,s25a
Nearby white fancy, sl.024i05; near.
by mixed fancy. $4,000; fresh, soy
SAC.
Liberty Bond Market.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Lioerty
bonds were quoted today as follows
avs, 1870; list As. 94.40; End A.
91.96; 1st AIS. 94.30; End -
92.IS: Bird AIS. 94.32; 4th as
1884; Victory 3Ns. 1922; Nlc'ois
4s4s, 1915.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08

the United States, ii necessary, TO use
American military. naval ana All
forces 10 cooperating with the allies
to enforce observance Of the peace
terms BY Germany was offered To-Day
by Senator King, Utah.
The resolution was referred TO the
foreign relations committee.
Kings resolution stated in the pre-
ample that Germany is ''naniiesung
bad faith in regard to the execution
OF the peace terms she has agreed To-
Senator Thomas. Colorado, demo-
crat, asked King how the United States
could consistently direct enforcement
OF treaty it has never ratified
Lets don't go into that now Vice
President Marshall interrupted.
War or Peace.
LONDON. Dec. S.--"Germany must
make up her mind whether she wants
war or peace" the Times declared
today.
Referring 10 dispatches declaring
Germany had decided to refuse the
protocol the newspaper added:
I'VE cannot pretend TO say whether
action simply is bluff or
whether she is mad enough TO contem-
plate resumption of military opera
tons"
In commenting on dispatches say
ing American forces might be used
in event allied armies advanced into
Germany, the Times said this:
Disclosure may have cooling eff
feet upon the ardor of the militarists
and prevent civilians from being
swept off their feet"
Both these elements have had les
sons that the 'idiotic Yankees are
neither SO weak nor idiotic as the,
supposed.
While the allies are ready for what
ever may come, the Times concluded
it hoped that for the sake of all, par
Germany" her decision win
be for peace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-08
CHICAGO Cash Grain.

CHICAGO, Dec. Wheat-No. 2
red, s246; No. red, s2.43Q2.45; No.
2 hard, s2.501265; No. 8 hard. $2.47
Q2.65; No. 8 spring, s2.e5@3.10.
Corn-No. yellow, old. $3.50
1.6o: No. yellow, s1.4s61.4S; No. 4
yellow, s1.42h @1.44h; No. 5 yellow,
S1.39Q1.41; No 6 yellow. 1880
1.37: No. 2 white, s1.4491.45: No. 3
white, $1.449145; No 4 white, $1-42
@1.431s; No. 5 white, s1.3sG14o;
No. 2 mixed, old, s1.51; No. 3 mixed.
s1.44: No. 4 mixed, sl4291.42hs; No.
5 mixed, s1.s9@L41; No. s mixed.
1896.
oats--No. 3 white. 799s1Ac; No.
white, 79079%c-
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO Dec. 8.-Hog receipts,
$4,000 head; market Esq 4Oc lower.
Bulk, s13.25@13.50; butchers. $3.50
@13.15; packing, s1I75012.75; light,
S12.50Q 1890; pigs, s12.00@12.75;
roughs, S11.75 g12.25.
Cattle receipts, $4,000 head; mar
ket 25c higher. Beeves, 5000
21.co; butchers stock, $6.25 015.00;
Gamers and cutters, S5.2597.25;
stockers and feeders, s6.00Q1225;
cows, s6.25@I5.00; calves, $16.50@
1850.
Sheep receipts, $4,000 head, mar
ket Csc higher. Lambs, 10000 1925;
ewes, s400@11.25.
ST. Louis Live Stock.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 8.--Cattle