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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
VICTORY MEDALS
 NOW AVAILABLE Application for Medals Can Be Made at Local Re-
 cruiting Office

Of 7o.000 ex-Soldiers in Alabama who are due victory medals, only 1850 have filed their claim with the Alabama re- cruiting department.
 Army officers cannot explain why the former soldiers are not eager to secure
 the medals. They are given by the government as a mark of service. The only requirement. to secure the medals is to present the discharge or copy
 of the discharge at any army recruiting station. These discharges will be for . warded to Washington and the medal will be returned
 A clerical force is now at the local recruiting station to care for any ap- plications Ex-soldiers are urged to apply now, as this force will neces- sarily be recalled before many weeks. While on duty more than three times | as many applications can be handled with ease by this force.
 | It is expected that this condition will soon begin to improve, since both the American Legion and the Red Cross have taken over the matter and will attempt to have more men get their
 medals.
 Work in army recruiting has been | very active. not only in Alabama, but | in the entire country. During the month of July, 14,000 men were en- listed. The goal has been set for 1s.-
 900 during August, and Alabama Is making all efforts to exceed it's quota Those who enlisted at the local sta l tion yesterday were: Wm. R. McLar | ty, Albany; Joseph l. Willingham. Jas
 per; James H. Browne, Falkville; Geo
 w. Blake Blocton; Henry, Mitchell
 HancevilIe; Thos. F. Willy, Lawley; Ed
 Willis, Russellville; Howard Wedway
 Russellville; George Bell. Russellville
 James Grimes. Florence, and Marin F | Dodd, Russellville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
RHEIMS DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED
 ON RALROAU TRACK

Walter Ross Reems, aged 23, fireman on the Southern Railway, died early yesterday morning at St. Vincents hospital as the result of being run over by a switch engine.
 The young man was at work near the tracks of the Southern Haiiroao near the old waterworks plant at North Birmingham, and was crossing one of the tracks when he was struck by a switch engine. and both legs were al most crushed from his body. The accidant occurred about 4:o. o'clock Monday afternoon. Lige Loy's ambulance reached the scene immedi-
 ately and carried the injured man to | St. vincents hospital. Both Of his
 legs were amputated and every enori
 was made to save his life. He diec
 early yesterday morning after having l lived nearly ten hours.
 Funeral arrangements have not beer
 announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
FEDERAL AGENTS TO CHECK UP TAXES
 ON SOFT DRINKS

Payment of luxury and war taxes on soft drinks. Ice cream ana other co" modities is more than quarter or million dollars short as the result or careless keeping of records, accordins g to officers of the internal revenue oe-
 Thesa shortages are due to the large amount of detailed work necessary to keep track of the amount owed to the government. In many cases. .ne oi, ficers say. dealers merely estimated the amount owed
 The federal officers. after working in Birmingham for several days, are now in Mobile. Reports or shortages in that city have been received here.
 Tn some of the cases in Birmingham uhara an imperfect system of keep ing accounts was in practice officers are setting a sum as a compromise. I otber cases. auditors are going over the books to ascertain the amount Of taxes due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
BOARD WILL HEAR
 PROTEST AGAINST
 PROPOSED CHANGE

The Alabama public service commis- sion will hear the protest of the War rior river interests against the F'ris- co.'s proposed change of interchange point at the Cordoya river terminal as soon as the body reassemb bles.
 The Warrior river management will ask that the commission designate the river as the point of interchange of freight instead of the Frisco depot a mile away. The tipple has been the point of interchange for five years and the rivermen see no reason why it should be changed because the govern ment has taken over what was former ly under private management.
 Making the Frisco depot the point of interchange is objected to because 1t would involve switching charges that would eat up that much of the 20 per cent rail and water differential allowed for shipment by the Warrior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Statement June 3oth, 1920 RESOURCES

Meeting of the Rotary Club at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock.
 Baptist hospital committee meets at ! o'clock in the Civic Association rooms. Red Cross summer school meets at 1:30 in the rooms of the Civic Associa- ton.
 ADJUSTMENTS. Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures.
 Strand-Thomas Meighan in De- Miles "The Prince Chap" Trianon-"The Splendid Hazard" by Harold McGrath.
 Alcazar-AThe Best of Luck" Drury Lane melOdrama.
 CoIoniaI-Mary Miles Minter in ~Nurse Marjorie"
 Rialto--Anita Stewart in "Iu old Kentucky"
 Princess--"Silent Ayenger," No. 15. OdeOn-sThe MOonriders.. East Lake-Bathing and amuse- ments.
 West Lake-Dancing and bathing. EdgewOOd Park-Dancing and bath ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
UNTITLED TONNAGE
 POINTS TO CONTINUED 1 OPERATION OF PLANTS

The unified tonnage of the United States Steel Corporation points to long and large operation of it's plants in the Birmingham district. Unified orders on July 3l amounted | to 11,11s,000 tons. the largest of the year. compared with 10,978.0o0 in June and 9.502,000 in January. An increase ! of 1,6O0,00 tons of unified orders since February points to the strong demand
 for ste/ products that remains unsat- isfied.
 l All three auxiliaries of the United States Steel Corporation in this district
 will fully share the activity which this thrilled tonnage means They are the
 Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
 Company. the American Steel and Wire
 and the Chickasaw shipbuilding and Car Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
PROPERTY ACQUIRED
 FOR CEMENT PLANT

Further transfers of property near Tarrant City, which has been acquired by the Lehigh Portland Cement Com pany for the site of it's 33.000,o00 ce- ment factory to be built there. have been put on file. The total purchased by this company is 450 acres.
 Deeds have been placed on record transferring to the company part of the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 5. Township 12. Range west. This land lies just north of Tarrant City and close to the plant of the Alabama By-Products Company. The lands were owned by Herbert c. Stock ham and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
DR. BOWLING SUMITS
 HEALTH ORDINANCE

Stricter enforcement of the health regulations pertaining to the treatment of social diseases is provided bS an ordinance introduced before the City Commission yesterday. Failure to sub init to a physical examination in such cases is made an offense by the terms of the ordinance which was drawn by k Dr. J. D. Bowling. city health officer It also provides for the detainment of all persons found to be infected with venereal diseases. The ordinance was given it's first reading and will be passed on next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
Moore and Handley
 Picnic at West Lake

Employees of the Moore & Handley Hardware Company will enjoy their an nual outing Saturday at West Lake This firm employees several hundred peo- pie and the party will make the trip in automobile trucks. Preparations are be- ing made 10 make this one of the most enjoyable picnics ever held by this store. and large quantity of meat will be bar becued for the occasion. In addition swimming and boating will be enjoyed during the morning, while dancing will feature the afternoons entertainment Approximately zoo people are expected 10 be present Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
Leaue Umbrella At Home
 Aduice Of Weather Man

Wear your best smile this morning, and leave your umbrella at home, for Weather Observer Horton states that the rain is over.
 That is, for awhile, anyway. He does not say how long, but he does say that he will be greatly fooled if it rains al any time today.
 The heavy rains early yesterday morning descended upon Birmingham with a suddenness that was breath taking. Weather Observer Horton states that 1.19 inches of rain fell be- fore the first let-up came.
 Street sewers had a hard time try ing to run off at least part of the water. Fresh vegetables and produce that were piled on the sidewalks in front of the markets on Second avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
MORRIS BUSH SPEAKER AT ROTARY LUNCHEON

Morris W. Bush will talk to Rota- rians at their meeting this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel He has been absent for several weeks, and on this occasion will explain the cause for the contin- ued absence. Mrs. w. J. Adams will present the claims of the community service and plans for the extension of the community sing movement in Bir- mingham. In addition. Wallace c. Chambers, the well-known baritone, will render several selections. Presi- dent Percy Woodall will preside, and every Rotarian is urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11

between Twenty-first and Twenty third streets were washed out into the streets, and in some places were later found down in the business section of the city.
 That section of the city around Tux edo Junction seemed to get the largest share of the rain. But according to Commissioner Henry Page Burruss, that is due to the fact that the city is broke" and hasn't enough money to provide the proper drainage system.
 Anyway the kiddies had great time, and barrels and trunk tops were used as boats to a great advantage.
 T am sure that the rain is over says MT. Horton, but anyway we can't kick, for we have had a long dry spell. and the rains yesterday were a regular God send for the late crops in this part of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
HEAVY RAINS TEAR
 WOODEN APARTMENTS

The heavy rains yesterday caused, In" wooden paving 5l oc<s on the downtown streets to swell, and in many places large sections oithe street were completeiy torn up. The rain fell so fast thar the sewers were unable to run 1t off fasf enough and it seeped under the woodeh blocks and caused them to swell. n some places people reported that th- blocks were thrown as high as ten rect into the air Prisoners in the city 1ai- were loaded into the patrol wagon ana carried to the scene to help to clear the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
CANNON FOR PARKS
 AVAILABLE TO CITY

Birmingham may secure some of tho large cannon from the coast defenses of Key West, Fla, according to a let ter received yesterday by Ed Mckinley, department.
 The letter stated that a part of the condemned ordnance will be donated to the city of Birmingham upon re- quest from the president of the city commission and the payment of trans portation charges. The guns if se- cured. will be used for decorative pur- poses in the parks and other public places of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
New Incorporation

s-s=..: Investment Company filed pa- pers of incorporation yesterday, with an authorized capital stock of 5000. Of dcers of the concern are: J. B. Lassiter president; J. R. Roberts, vice president and K D. Lassiter, secretary and treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
City Should Be Consistent h Enforcing Sunday LawsI States Commissioner Burruss
By Vote of Three One Commissioners Vote Against Al lowing Tire Service On Sunday-Burruss Casts Negative Vote-Automobile Dealers Favor
 Strict Enforcement of Ordinance

Another stand taken yesterday Sunday tire vice by the City Commission By three to vote the motion of Dr. N A. Barrett the denied the petition of physicians and automobile asking amendment the Sunday closing ordinance as permit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
POLICE NOTES

Two young negro boys entered an express wagon yesterday afternoon while if was travelling up Second ave- nue and escaped with dozen collars, two silk shirts and a lady's dress. Re- ported at police headquarters by offi- cials of the American Express Com pany.
 w H Sparks, TAPS Walker avenue, reported yesterday afternoon the loss oY his Overland car. He stated that 1t had been stolen from Eighteenth street and North Third avenue.
 q B. Bleadley of Shreveport, La. has written to Chief T. J. shirley asking for information as to the wnereapou's ; , of his sister Miss Nell Bieadley' ageo IT. who is believed to be living Tn DIT mingham at the present tihie' Bleadley will be glad to receive any that will lead to the loca- tion of his sister.
 o. B. Wright, R. F. D. No. 4. report ed the loss of a Ford yesterday after noon. MT. Wright stated the car was stolen while parked at Twenty-secono street and North Second avenue.
 City detectives have as yet found no trace of the thief that some time dur ing the day or the night Sunday en- tered the store of Goldstein Brothers 1913 North Third avenue, and made away with nearly $500 worth of silk hose and ladies' dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
.HUNDREDTH STEEL
 FRAME BEING MADE BY NEW INDUSTRY
Local Plant Two Years Old Passing Century Mark for Skyscraper Build
 ing-Made Ships
 First Year

One of the busiest plants in Birmingham is that of the Bir- mingham Steel Corporation. It has just closed its one hum dredth steel building contract.
 Among other steel buildings which it is fabricating is the addition to the plant of the American Bolt Company in Birmingham. It is constructing a tall steel building in Greensboro, N. C.. and a number of steel structures in the Carolinas and elsewhere in the southern states.
 One of the officials of the company said:
 'sWe are full up on orders. We
 nre working to the capacity of our
 plant that Is permitted by our abil-
 ity to secure steel. We are fre-
 quentIy short in that quarter, or
 we would work at capacity all the
 time.
 We have not made shapes for ships in long time. As soon as we com pleted our allotment of shapes for the Mobile Shipbuilding Company we en- tered the field of structural steel and we have been supplied with more orders than we could execute. The plant has been busy ever since it was erected, in 1918.
 MORE DEVELOPMENT
 "It is easy to foresee the remarkable increase in steel fabrication that is going to take place in the Birmingham district. The demand for fabricated steel in the south has grown wonder fully and Birmingham is the natural center for supplying that need owing to the nearness of the steel mills and to the special advantages which this district enjoys as distributing cen ter. The latter advantage is as great as the former, and it has accounted for the location here of a number of steel fabricators.
 ~NOtabIe among them is the
 TrucsOn Steel Company, the largest
 manufacturer of steel building and
 steel building parts in the United
 States.
 Its officials state that it came here both because there is a local sup ply of steel and. on account of Bir- mingham's superior advantages as a point of distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
COAL TERMINAL
 SITE AT MOBILE PORT SELECTED
Terminal to Provide Perm. anent Outlet for Ala bama Coal for Bunk
 craze and Export

Advices from Mobile are tc the effect that the federal of ficials, whe met there on Mon day to select a site for the $400,000 coal terminal, have chosen that site and will F. Ike report of their findings to Washington.
 A dispatch from Mobile to The Age Herald is to the effect that the visiting officials met in the office of the collector of customs following their inspection of site and agreed on one that they had gone over. The location is withheld for the present Col Chas. Keller. who headed the government party, is credited with the statement that the site had been chosen.
 Other members of the federal inspec- ton party were: Capt. F, c. Chambers United States navy; Capt. George k, member of the rivers and harbors conn mittee, and J. D. Cutter, of the inland waterways department Washington.
 TOUR OF INSPECTION
 They were met in Mobile by Henry T, DeRardeleben, manager of the Warrior division and Theo Brent, manager of the entire Mississipp-Warr transpor- tation system. They accompanied the officials in their tour of inspection of the various proposed sites.
 Selection of the site of the terminal will be greeted with extreme interest in Birmingham, because Birmingham coal operators see in the terminal perma- nent outlet for immense quantities of Alabama coal for bunkerage and export. A tremendous demand exists at this time but coal handling devices at Mo- bile are inadequate.
 The proposed terminals will have a coal bin capacity of 40,00o tons and a loading capacity of 75o tons per hour It will also have an ore storage capacity of 10000 tons The facilities will provide direct loading and unloading from cars and barges to ships and vice versa, or for loading and unloading barges. cars and ships by means of the bin
 PURCHASE OF SITE
 The city of Mobile gave large amount for the purchase of a site for the term nal to be presented to the government and the entire amount required to pur- chase a site lacked something like $20,- 900 to ssO,o00 Whether this has beer raised since or a site with price within the amount subscribed has been selected the advices from Mobile do not state
 The visitors to Mobile were the guest' while there of Maj. Earl North. new engineer in charge of waterways, witf Mobile as headquarters.
 The $4O0,000 for the terminals has beer appropriated by the government, and the presentation of a free site acceptabl, to the government is all that the gov ernment has asked as the condition fo it's building the terminals.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
Pre- INVENTORY And CLEARANCE SALE OF
MEMS, Boys AND YOUTHS CLOTHING

We have just received large delayed shipment Of Cloth
ing These goods were bought for Fall business and
owing to circumstances over which the manufacturers had
control they could ship them they promised to 60
The Shipment compress all the best things Mems and
Young Mems Suits and Ovecoas and having been contract
for several months ago. the price on them far below the
present market value. These special Suits and Over
coats also entire stock Of Clothing have been marked
down TO make big clean sweep Clearance Sale So
and see them now.
The scarcity of merchandise Of all kinds and the high
prices having pay for goods for spring business,
shoud make this sale New Years Gilt to all who take
advantage of the good things offering.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
PRE- INVENTORY SALE OF ALL Vv'00HNAEENS,
AND MISSES READY -TOlvVVEhR APPAREL

Following our usual CUSTOM make clean sweep Of all
merchandise possible SO invoice small stock. No gar
ents may be carried over from one season another
Ing you at all times Of receiving the very newest Dame Fash
ion may produce To do this we have lost sight of the cost
Of garments ana haye made such reductions in cur Ladies
Misses Suits Coats Dresses, Skirts etc. that will insure
The closing Of every garment this department during
this sale As the selections good will pay you to
attend this sale during the opening days before The immense
stock is broken. :! = sz
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
A CLEARANCE SALE OF Shoes

Shoes for Men, Women and Children. Il IS well known
fact that we handle the very best brands Of shoes for Men and
Boys also the celebrated Queen Quality brand for ladies' and
although shoes Of all kinds have advanced price and will
be much higher for spring. are Offering entire stock
at reduced prices fer this sale Shoe up and
money.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
Wash Goods, LAWNS AND WHITE GOODS

1ol vii pay less Tor Wash Goods Lawns and White Goods
during tins sale Than al any time during this year.
Best Calico, per yard Observation-Disclosures 19c
Best Apron Bingham, per yard 2 4c
Our best stock Of Dress Gnghs, aid checks stripes,
all The best brands included this sale; worth up so
cents per yard; sale price ----------33 c
Best Outing Fannes light and dark coors fancy pat
terms and sollos our sale price per yard ------33 c
5000 yards best Urbeached Cotton, full Sc inches wide,
VIII be sold during this sale at -23c yard
Mems Neckwear, Socks, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs
Shirts, Carriers all reduced in price during this sale.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
SPECIAL PRICES ON UNDERWEAR

For Men, Women and Children
Towels and Crashes
Mems boys and chileIren's Overas; Bungalow Aprons
Ladies and children's Bingham Dresses
White Bed Spreads Dress Goods and Silks
Men and boys Leggns; Ladies Waists
Ladies, misses and chiloren's Hosiery
Trunks, Valises and Hand Bags
Men, women IS and children Gloves
Laces and Embroidcries Mems and boys Shirts
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
4 CLEARANCE SALE or BLANKETS AND COMFORTS

Our large baescnt chuck full Of Blankets and Comforts
many Of which bought especially for this SALE and all Of
them will be offered prices less than they be bought
from the blanket and comfort mills today
One lot Of l89 single Blankets 66 by 80, greys and
tans, pink and blue borcors regular price 1875
$500; sale price each - ------.-1z--------
One lot Of 100 single Blankets extra large 69 x8O
grey and tan pink qnd blue borders; regular price 40
$3.50 each our sale price ------------------
On eliot lBanks woonap, extra large 6S 80; pink
and blue borde1s about 50 Blankets in the lot S98
One lot svoo[nap plaid Blankets full size 90 80; reg
ular 81 value; S2.9o
our sale price each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our entire lot Of Comforts and Blankets will be reduced
price for this big Clearance Sale Big full size bed comforts
best materials feled with clean white cotton, will be
sold for less money than the material to make them can be
bought for. Gel your Blanket and Comfort needs now
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN KNIT GOODS

All wool Hockey Caps for boys ladies and misses knit all
wool caps knit scar every article in the knit goods de-
partmeni Don't fail 10 ask for them when the store.
Buy all the domcstics you need during this sale word
to the wise IS sufficient.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15
FINE: FLANNEL SHIRTS FOR MEN

We have just received about 20 dozen Of extra fine Flannel
Shirts for men These were some sample lines that we
cured especially for this sa the regular selling price for
thse shirts was fronns5 to 81 5oeach; $685. &98
our sale price Observation-Disclosures
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-15

Don't let anything keep you away
from this Sale. You will miss bar
gain chances that won't happen
again this year