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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
Saving a Sucker"


A city man got very glowing circular
from a Chicago development company"
offering him 10 acres of land in Florida
for the surprisingly small sum of $500
a peanHt unit" the circular called it. He
could grow, the circular said a thousand
bushels OF peanuts on his 10 acres and
could sell the peanuts, allowing for low
price, at g bushel. The city man was
impressed; but he sent the circular to
the United States Departmental agricul-
ture with a query as to whether or not
the investment wea good one. Follow
ing are some sentences from the letter he
got In reply: THE literature L, of the
kind designed to deceive city people in
the north and west who do not know any
thing about farming THE average re-
turn from 10 acres of peanuts would not
exceed 500 to $500 you could buy
10o-acre farm in almost any of the coun-
ties of western Florida, including the one
mentioned in the circular, for the price
these people ask for 10 acres THE whole
unit system, whether it is pecans, figs,
peaches, cane, peanuts, hogs or what not,
is simply means of selling land at
three to five times what it is worth 20
ignorant or unwary small investors. &c
pay $500 for this 10 acres OF land would
stamp you as sucker of the rankest
class "All this is without reflecting in
any way on Florida, for it is good state
and lands are comparatively cheap there
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
MANS DESIRE SPECTACULAR
DRAMA AT ALCAZAR TODAY

Mans Desire" with Lewis S. Stone
in the leading role is drama of the
big-woods lumber country, packed
with tense action and the thrill OF
primitive life.
This spectacular screen drama will
open a three-day engagement at the
Alcazar. commencing today.
Tom Denton's brother was killed by
''Bull' Larkin and his lumber mill
blown up by drunken lumber hand,
When the lumberjack's mutilated
body was found it was mistaken for
Bull" who had put his own clothes
on the corpse and escaped
Tom married Mary Larlxin, the un-
happy girl whom "Bull' had intilni-
dated into marriage, both believing
"BulP' was dead Months after, "Bullp
wounded in saloon fight, took refuge
in the Dentons' cabin. Denton, who
had never seen BULL took care Of
the wounded man, while Mary's lips
were sealed by the horrible situation
"Bul" repaid Denton's Good Sama- :
itan act by shooting him in the ba n
and taking Mary away with him.
How Denton, who had learned the
truth, trailed "Bull' and Mary and
paid the score, rescuing Mary, makes
a thrilling climax to a great story.
The play moves rapidly, the, acti On
has punch and smash in every foot OF
film, while the primitive characters
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
ALICE BRADY IN "THE
BETTER HAL F,-TRIANON

One of the most interesting pictures in
which Alice Brady has been seen is
The Better Half, which comes to the
Trianon theatre today.
The story is one of twin sisters who
are brought up by their uncle in COM
pany with their adopted cousin. Michael
Thwaite. After Michael has completed
his college course he marres Trixie,
while the other twin sister. Louise. en-
ters hospital to take up the study of
nursing. Trixie is the gay butterfly type
who soon tires of Michael and runs away
with Kendrick Thurston. rich idler and
lihertine, While Michael is on his way to
the hospital to talk things over with
Louise he Is set upon by thugs and beat
en-. He is taken to the same hospital
where Louise is nursing, where it us
discovered that an operation is necessary
to save his sight. During the weeks
that follow, while Michael is in the dark,
Louise takes the place that Trixie has
left and Michael believes that his wife
has changed her attitude and loves him.
AT last the bandages ares removed
from Michaels eyes, and when he looks
up to clasp Trixie in his arms, he finds
that 1t is LOUISE instead. In his great
sorrow. he tells Louise to leave him.
but moment later he bess her to stay
and take the place that Trix.e left.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON ANNEXATION BILL

Montgomery, August 6.--tSpecial Tho
house committee on public roads and
highways on Wednesday agreed to make
favorable report on the bill Of Mr..
Dansby Of Choctaw. which calls for the
appointment of commission to confer
with similar commission of Florida,
with the view of annexing certain ter
ritory of Florida to Alabama. The bill
was introduced several days ago in the
house The Florida commission will be
named by the governor of Florida.
The measures provides that a commits
sion be named, to draw a per diem dur
ing the time it is engaged at actual work
the transmissal of a copy of the bill to
the governor of Florida for submission
to the legislature of that state. Should
the Florida Legislature look with favor
Upon the annexation plans of Alabama
commission would be named to confer
and negotiate with the Alabama commits
sion
Annexation Of all west Florida counties
from the Appalachicola river to the east
ern borders Sof Baldwin county. Ala, Is
sought under the terms of the act.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
WAR CR|PPLESAR
BITTER AT DELAYS
By Associated Pres,

Philadelphia August 6-Hundreds of
war cripples throughout the country are
registering serious complaints against
the Intellectual results obtained by the
federal board for vocational education,
the government agency charged by Con-
gress with the responsibility of refrain
ing disabled soldiers for lives of useful
ness. according to statement issued to-
day by the Association for Disabled Sol
diers. Sailors and Marines. Cases of
wounded soldiers who have been made to
suffer untold delay, injustice and actual
hardship because of the faulty admins
tration of the federal board are said
to have come TO the attention of the
association. which is an organization of
over 5000 disabled ex-service men. The
associations statement follows in part:
According to a report of the federal
board under date of June q, 1919. only
il men have been placed in remunera-
of training.
Hundred of men have complained that
they we've compelled to wait for six
weeks to six months without pay and
forced to depend on the help of friends
or charity before their cases we're final
" acted upon by the board.
cit has recently come to the attention
of the association that the federal board
has issued to its Il district vocational
officers an order that precedence be
given to cases of seriously disabled men
over those with minor injuries Such
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
BRASS BUTTONS" SPIRITED
COMEDY, AT COLONIAL TODAY

Kingdom Hollister followed the beauti-
full girl up the street until she disap>
peared in her home, and he, though she
was ladys maid Acting on this the
DRY he finally got himself into
a series of humorous escapades that
form Brass Buttons" William Russell S
latest successful comedy drama, which
is showing at the Colonial today.
The star, as HOLSTER gets the idea
firmly fixed in his mind that the beau
tiful girl is a maid, but she is an heir
borrows policeman's uniform to make
her acquaintance. This he does, and ev-
thing goes smoothly for awhile. The
mayor of an Arizona town comes to New
York looking for a real bad man to be
his chief-of-oplice. He finds one lust
out of jail; and he picks out a cop to
show how tough he is.
HOLSTER, who is still masuuerading
as a cop, is picked out and a lively time
ensues, with the. masquerade cop the
victor. The mayor is so impressed he
offers him the job of chief-of- police, and
the young clubman accepts in a spirit
Of adventure.
And in the west he finds adventure
aplenty.'' But he also finds lots of hui
NOR and finally gets the girl he loves
There is surprisig comedy twist to
the end of the story
Eileen Percy, Helen Howard Carl
Stockdale, Wilbur Highly. Bull Montana,
and other prominent players appear in
support of the star Brass Buttons will
be shown today only at the Colonial
The tenth episode OF 1.-THE Perils of
Thunder Mountain" the gripping serial
was formerly at the Odeon Two will be
an added attraction
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ABAO COUGH;
NO APPETITE
Mr. Mullins Says He Could
Not Sleep at Night
For Coughing
LUNG-VITA BROKE IT
Will Always Praise it for the
Good it Did Him,
He Says
BROKE IT

81 gladly tell you how much Lung
Vita has helped me. had an awful bad
cough says Mr.. j. M. Mullins, of 22S
Edmond street, Birmingham, Ala.
i would cough so ] couldn't sleep
at night; but after the first two or
three doses of Lung-Vita, l felt like a
new man. had no appetite. but after
] had taken this medicine a short time
it became good again. ! will always
praise Lung-Nita for the gooo it did
me"
LungVita is highly effective medi-
cine for asthma, colds. whooping
cough and bronchial troubles, as well
as for stubborn coughs. 1t is made
from barks, tops, leaves and medicinal
oils, and contains no morphine. opium
or ether narcotics.
Get bottle from your drug gist to-
day. If he won't supply you. write
Nashville Medicine Co. Nashville, Tenn,
for free book1et.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
NEW SUGGESTION
FOR PROMPT TRIAL
To the Editor of The Age-Eerald

To the Editor of The Age-Eerald:
The Civic associatons suggestion
of court for the prompt and sum-
mary trial of claims of $500 or less
deserves consideration.
The difficulties in creating anoth sr
court which must have means for jury
trials are too great.
The result can be accomplished
without the establishment of a new
court. simple practice act for such
cases will bring about the result.
l. A suit for $500 OF less filed in
the circuit court should be made dn-
swerable in three days after service
of summons, or on day certain, ncE
less than three days from service of
vided.
2. The trial should be set within one
week after the filing of the suit, jury
trial or non-jury trial.
3. The issue should be made up by
the court without formal written
pleading. the practice to be similar to
trials in our municipal courts.
A. The costs should be the same as
costs in justice of the peace courts.
s. The circuit court should be able
to refer these cases to the judges Of
the municipal court as ex-officio
judges or as referees to try them when
the business of the circuit court de-
manded 1t.
By general act to regulate the trial
and procedure in civil cases where the
amount involved does not exceed $500
in circuit courts in counties having
100, 900 inhabitants or more the remedy
of prompt trials will be furnished
A. LEO OBERDORFXssR
Birmingham August j. 1919 n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
ALBANY

Albany, August s.-(Special)-Fo the
there was not a wheel turning at the
local Louisville and Nashville shops to-
cay, following the walkout of the 1000
employees there yesterday afternoon and
last night
AT meeting last night the strikers vot-
ed to remain out until The matters now
pending are settled satisfactory to the
crafts employees" Another reso-
luton adopted at the meeting allowed the
wrecking crews and fire department mem
bers to answer calls, provided they do
so free of charge.
1t was declared by one speaker. amid
cheers, that the Stars and Strikes wal
the laborers flag during the war and ever
will be his flag.
Newt Hendrix, who has been acting
chief of police since the resigna ton Of C.
e. Howell went into effect August /,
was named to fill out Mr. Howelrs unex-
pired term at the regular meeting OF the
Albany city council last night
The council also went on record as fav-
oring the bill now pending in the state
legislature creating an all-time health
officer in the various counties
Albany Decatur dropped the second
game of the series with Haleyville on
the latter's field yesterday by a score OF
5 to 2. Thursday the locals will return
here to open a series with Lawrence
burg.
Wholesale and retail establishments in
Albany and Decatur haze a sufficient
stock of foodstuffs to last 30 days, II
was estimated today. Practically al
staple groceries are included in the sup
ply, it was said, except sugar, and the
shortage of that article has been felt fol
several days. No more shipments OF
white sugar are expected for severa
weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
LARGE TOURING CAR
SEIZED BY OFFICERS

A large touring car, containing L pih,s
of whiskey was seized by OFFICERS Fat
ton, McGill. Alexander and Eaton, last
night. and J. X. Smith, 1872 Fourth ave,
and John Dendie, 1881 Second avenue,
were arrested on a charge of violating
the prohibition laws.
The seizure was made while the car
was parked at Fourth avenue and Six
tecnth street. The arrested men, accord
ing to the officers deny ownerships of
the automobile. They were released on
bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
Montana Stock Moved

Cut-over and burned-over lands in
northern Minnesota are being utilized
for the pasturage of Montana live stock.
reports a representative of the United
1900 sheep have been moved to Minne-
sofa, as drouth has made the Montana
pastures unsuitable for stocking to ca
pacity. Arrangements have been made
between Montana stockmen and owners
of cut-over lands In Minnesota to continue
this pasturage plan. idle land thereby be-
ing used for profitable live stock pro-
ductjon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
"PLAYTHINGS OF PASSION"

Kitty Gordon, in 'Playthings of Pas
sion,' an elaborate production, is playing
to large audiences at the Rialto theatre.
Patrons declare the production one of
the most lavish they have seen. In this
picture Kitty Gordon wears many costly
gowns, the value said to amount to one
quarter million dollars. "Playtnngs of
Passion is society drama with a new
twist. The plot revolves around the
lives of three persons, a powerful finan-
cier, who is the husband, a butterfly
wife who is a slave to fashion and a
minister who does social work in the
sums.
1t is picture in which it is hard to
predict the ending, and everyone is
surprised as well as pleased. This at
traction will be at the Rialto today.
tomorrow and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
Officer Patton Char ged
With Serious Offense

= Is d
Bob well Known cat. with head
quarters at thef city jail, was run over
and instantly killed by Officer Patton,
Of the Purify squad last night. Immed-
lately after the accident the officer left
the police alley in an automobile and
~ pursued by a posse of officers who
stated that their intentions were to place
him under arrest on charge OF cat
slaughter
Bob who has been valued pet of
the city's for some time, was watching
for a mouse, near the jail when struck.
AT the time Officer Patton remarked
that he was en- route to search for Ii
quor, and that he blew the horn on the
car Invest cation revealed the fact that
he gave ne signal whatever and ran
quite distFnce after running over the
animal According to the officers an ar
rest may be made before daylight.
Bob who is highly educated. is sur
vived by four small children residing
at the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
SAYS SH Z
WOULD HAVE
BEEN DEAD
If Sulferro-Sol, the Wonder
Medicine, Hadn't Relieved
Her of the Horrors of Pei
lagra as Well as Other
Diseases.

Hers was pitiable case. And she
made a remarkable recovery. Mrs.
Matte Boren of Sallisaw, Okla, suf-
fered with the horrors of pellagra
more than two years. The children
had it, too. She was also afflicted
with kidney and bladder trouble and
diseases peculiar to her sex. Now
she is well. She attributes her recov-
cry alone to Sulferro-Sol, 1.-THE Won
der Medicine" because while she was
taking it she took no other. 81
would have been in my grave today"
she says. ''Me and my three children
had the pellagra. Doctors said we
would never get well. But Sulferro-
Sol cured us.
Sulferro-Sol is medicine of mar
velous power, which is even recog-
nized by physicians. 1t is a natural
nerve tonic and blood purifier, re-
lieving not only Pellagra, but also
Rheumatism, Eczema, Indigestion and
Diarrhoea.
Try a bottle and be convinced Of its
wonderful power After few doses
you will praise it. Get it at your
druggists.
Manufactured by the Sulferro-
Sol Co., Montgomery, Ala.
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Help Raspberry Growers

Raspberry growers, particularly in the
lake region Of the middle west, have en-
conntered difficulties resulting from dis
eases not thoroughly understood that have
seemed to threaten the existence OF the
industry. unless effective methods of con-
tnol could be worked out The United
States department Of agriculture has been
Investigating the situation for some time
past and is about to begin more inten-
sive studies. Specialists will spend prac-
tically tff entire season in the field, thor
oughly investigating the diseases to de-
termine the causes and habits OF growth
and to devise contnol measures by spray
ing and otherwise.
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]. B. cox

ruling is resented by the thousands of
soldiers who have suffered less conspic-
uous disabilities, but who nevertheless,
are prevented from returning to their
old jobs and who need retraining just
as much as the men who have given an
arm or a leg in battle.
Another grievance of the associat ton is
that IT has not learned of single dis
abled soldier among the 1900 odd employees
of the federal board Australia points
to its department of repa triation
which has 80 per cent of returned dis
abled soldiers in its employ
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CLEAN OUT YOUR
BILE TUBES
WITH CALOTABS
The Nausealess Calomel Tablet
That Does the Work Without
the Slightest Unpleasant
ness.

You have always thought of calomel
as the best and surest medicine in the
world, but too nauseating for you to
take. That was the old-style calomel.
Now science has robbed calomel of it's
unpleasant qualities, without detract-
ing in the slightest from it's liver
cleansing and system-purifying effects.
The next time you are bilious of con-
stipated ask for Calotabs. Sold only in
original, sealed packages. Price thirty
five cents. One tablet at bedtime with
swallow of water-that,s all No
salts, no taste, no gripping. no nausea.
You wake up in the morning feeling
fine, your liver active, your system
purified and with a hearty appetite
for breakfast. Your money back at any
drug store if you are not perfectly de-
lighted with Calotabs.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
Anti-P rofiteering Bill to
Get Favorable Report

Montgomery. August 6.-(Special THE
house judiciary committee will make a
favorable report next Friday on bill!
Of Mfr. Orr of Marshall which is entitled
as follows: ITO suppress profiteering,
trusts. combines and monopolies. and the
boarding Of the necessities of life for tho
purpose of affecting the price of such
necessities in this state, to fix penalties
and provide remedies for the enforce
mentl thereof"
This Is the first step to be taken by
the legislature to cut down the high cost
of living
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07
Value of 1918 Cotton Crop

The 1918 cotton crop, lint and seed, was
" orth 2,067, 900 ,00e to the producers. This
is about three times the value of the
cotton crop of 1914 and is twice the value
of the crop of 1918, which had the highest
value of record. The computation mas
Just been made. at the close of the cot
ton year, by the department of agricul-
ture, based on average monthly prices re-
ceived by growers and on monthly mar
ketings.
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Cooperation Urged

Montgomery, August 6.-(SpeciaL) Goo
operation of both white and black races
inu MONTGOMERY for the prevention OF
race disturbances was suggested at q
joint meeting Of white and colored min
listers of the city on Wednesday, The
meeting was held at the Old Ship church
for colored. The meeting was largely at
tended. 1t followed wild rumors in the
city several days ago of race riots
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Nelson Gets Parole

Montgomery August 6.-(Special)-An-
drew Nelson, convicted in Randolph coun-
ty and sentenced to serve six months on
a charge of assault with a weapon, was
granted a parole on Wednesday by Gov
ernor Kilby. He was convicted in 1917.
A parole also was granted to E. NJ Brown
Of Morgan county, convicted of violating
the state prohibition laws. Browns SEN
tence was IS days at hard labor. NJ 2
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07

The Rose Revue, spectacular re-
ception of harmony dances and syu-
copation, is the feature attraction at
Loew's Bijou for the last half of the
week. Lawrence Ward and Michael
Fay will offer versatile comedy orig
inality. my Girl that will please.
Other acts include Duffy and Montague
in a hilarious comedy skit; Bantucci,
prince of accordianists, and the Jack
Moore trio in sensational feats on the
wire. Viola Dana, in The Microbe,"
is the picture feature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-07

rand big-timber scenes are graphically
portrayed
Lewis S. Stone is a manly type as
Tom Denton" Jane Novak plays OPP
posite Stone in role that fits her ad-
mirably in its pathetic appeal.
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AAze|E l't 6}sqasefeaI 81 x5G6
goWAQ R@W l.. &IaAI5T NAgN

sketch, also will be pleasing entertain
ers while Arco Brothers, athletes su-
preme, will entertain with amazing
feats. Rubini and Martini, accordeon-
lists will appear and Max Ford and Het-
ty Urma will render exclusive dance Of
ferngs. News pictures will be a fea-
ture.
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NEW LYRIC BILL

Temple -Four. three Jacks and the ace
of spades. united in fun and harmony
will be the feature attraction on the
new Keith bill to be presented this aft
ernoon matinee. This offering, it is
promised, is sure TO please. Arthur Finn
and company in a character comedy
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THEATRES

THEATRES
Lyric-Keith vaudeville.
. Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville and
feature pictures.
AT THE MOVIES
Strand Ethel Clayton in The
Sporting Chance"
Trianon-Alice Brady in The Bet
ter Half"
J Alcazar--Lewis S. stone in MANS
( Desire"
| Colonial--"Brass Buttons"
sRialto-Kitty Gordon in Play things
Of Passion"
Princess-George Walsh in Putting
One Over
Odeon One-Elmo Lincoln in Elmo
the Mighty"
BASEBALL
Rickwood--Barons VS.. Lookouts.
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AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Observation-Disclosures VS.. Lookouts.
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Birmingham, August 5, 1919. 4
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-07
OUR LITTLE WIFE HAS LAUGHTER AND THRILLS
 AT EAGLE THEATER

Madge Kennedy, Goldwyn star, wau has had such remarkable success in motion picture adaptations of Broad way stage plays, will follow her ap- pearance in Baby Mine" and Nearly Married" with Our Little Wife" at the Eagle theater today and Satur- day.
 Miss Kennedy, in the space of a few months, has become one of the grea.- est screen fayorites in America. Her eyes, her smile, her naive manner, have captivated the nation, and she already may boast of a tremendous following everywhere.
 In Our Little Wife Miss Kennedy finds another part that fits her pe- culiar capabilities like a glove. The heroine of the story is the same in nocent, demure little girl that the star portrays sc well, provoking alter nate laughter and tears by her anus ing and pathetic changes of appeal.
 The production introduces a new author to the Goldwyn constellation, but one already famous in the world of the speaking theater. Avery Hop wood also wrote Fair and Warmer" and was co-author of Seven Days" two of the funniest Broadway hits in recent years. Adv.