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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
CAR S|TUAT|0N|S IS
 SLOWLY IMPROVING Ribe Succeeds Bum on Terminal COmmittee-In
 Urgent Need of Cars

A. J. Ribe, traffic manager for num- Der of manufacturing and commercial firms, has been appointed member of the Birmingham terminal committe by the interstate commerce commission
 MT Ribe succeeds o. l.. Bum, man ager of the Chamber of Commerce. MT. Ribe will represent the shippers on the terminal committe as Mr. Bum did
 J. B. Ford, chairman of the terminal committee says thirty cars per diem have been allowed the slag producers for the movement of their product, and it is be- lieved that this will fairly well care for that movement.
 He reports distressed" industries as getting more cars than they did while back. and the coal mines are receiving a much improved service. That the mines are getting the cars is shown by the in creased production of coal
 Mr Ford called. for data bearing on the amount of finished products on yards and waiting shipment out of the district. From the data in hand he expresses his belief that there is need for $500 freight cars to move this stuff. Allowing forty tons to the car that means 34O,00O tons Of finished product accumulated in the dis trict that cannot be moved owing to the car shortage
 MT. Ford does not claim that the gen. eral car situation has improved. On the co ntrary, he says the average car short age seems to be as acute as ever.
 At the same time it is pointed out that the Birmingham district is better off than others. The industries are at least en- abled to produce, while many in the Pittsburg and other districts have been forced to close down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
Recruiting Major Tells Of
 Education Army NolU Gives
Given Thorough Course in Truck Construction and Repair All Expenses and Good Pay, So That When They
 Leave They Are Ready for Good Jobs

That the United States army offers it's recruits of the class that are not at
 tracted by the pay, but the trainng which
 it gives, impressed Maj. H. B. May of the local recruiting office, during his recent stay in Camp Jessup, Ga
 This post is the school for the enlisted
 men of the motor transport corps In
 telling of what he learned of this train
 ing, which the government gives it's re-
 cruits, Major May says:
 q spent the week of July IS at camp Jessup, Ga, where the trainig school for
 the enlisted men of the motor transport corps is located. u is a pity that many
 Alabama boys, the same sort of boys
 who carried the flag of Alabma over
 the 'battlefields of France, boys facing life in the ranks of the great mob of the unskilled and unlearned, because of
 lack of opportunity and purpose, cannot be made to see what the army offers them in such schools as the one I saw
 "The officer in charge of vocational training there conducted me through the school, explaining their methods and
 purposes. This school has been assigned
 eight or ten buildings at the camp in each one of which the men are taught some branch of automobile and truck construction and repair. For instance, there is class in carburation, ignition, spare parts, their nomenclature, etc. Motors, mounted on chassis raised rom the floor permitting the running of mo- 1 tors and shifting of gears. Many of the
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instructors are civilians, skilled in their
 work. There must have been fifteen mo-
 tors mounted on chassis, from the Ford
 to the great fve-ton army trucks. The
 students given a thorough course in
 the construction and upkeep of automo-
 piles, trucks and tractors, the practical
 along with the theoretical, and upon com
 pletion of the course are assigned to cars
 or trucks as drivers and then to duty in
 the repair shops.
 Why has the army established schools at all it's posts and stations throughout
 the land, schools and shops for the train ing of men in all the skilled trades, auto- mobile schools, signal corps schools, ordnance schools, cooks and bakers
 schools, schools for illiterates and for ad-
 vanced academic work? Why has Con-
 gress appropriated 8, 100000 for the coming fiscal year to maintain these schools? In the first place the army must train it's own men to do it's work. Therein lies
 the opportunity for the ambitious and in- dustrious soldier. In the second place, not only is the efficiency of the men, greatly increased while in service, but they are returned to civil life after hay ing served an enlistment if they desire it, better men for military training and service under the flag developes charac- ter and manhood and leadership, better citizens, equipped to attain success in life.
 The kind of men the army wants cam not, as a rule be attracted by the pay of fered. Therefore, the army aims to give them something more, something they cannot get on the outside, in return for th cir service. This it is doing in the army schools and shops. The army has It's heart in this work, the training and ad- vancement of it's soldiers, and in addi- ton to being an insurance against war, is a real peace-time asset.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
CONGRESS OF PERU
 FORMALLY OPENED
President Laguia Attends Session and Personally
 Delivers His Message
By Associated Press

Lima, Peru, July 29.-Congress con vened in ordinary session this after noon. President Leguia personally at message.
 Referring to foreign affairs, the president spoke of Peru's adhesion to the League of Nations and praised the maintenance of peace on the American continent by intervention in the diff culties with the former Bolivian gov ernment.
 The message referred to the sympa- thetic attitude of the new Bolivian gov ernment.
 The president said Peru this year would conclude the task of demarca- ton along the Brazilian boundary. The message pointed out that there was a continuation of persecution by Chileans of Peruvian residents in Tacna and Africa, but asserted that Peru would maintain tranquil attitude and await the inevitable decision or international justice with regard to the situation in these provinces.
 The message said that a reorgani- zation of posts and telegraphs was to be undertaken under direction of a British expert.
 President Leguia gave Perus for eign trade totals for the first six months of the present years as $28,- 50O,000 compared with s15.000,000 for the same period last year. The presi dent said he would submit to congress at an early date bill governing pe- troleum exploitation.
 In the message the president an nounced that Peru would adopt the use of military tanks" under the direc- ton of a British expert, and said the programme also called for the estab- lishment Of military airdromes at Lima and Arequita and the early acquisition of a new submarine flotilla. Negotia- tions were under way, it added. with an American syndicate to establish dock yards at Chmbote capable of turning out ships of 12.0o0 tons.
 The message deplored the loss to Peru through the death of Maj. Gen. William Gorgas. It sconcluded with call for nation wide increase in pro- duction, declaring that this would lead to stronger national unification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
This Great Mosquito Rem edy Boasts Many Friends.

It is the policy of Sweet Dreams to hold its friends after making them, and the won derful efficiency of this mosquito remedy makes this possible.
 Sweet Dreams represents a mosquto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
RAISES FUNDS FOR
 HARDOR PROMOTION.
Mobile Meeting Tuesday Provides Over S12,OO0 for
 Educational Campaign

Murray Brown, chairman of the state harbor board, is delighted with the prompt manner in which citizens of Mo- bile at Tuesday evenings mass meeting Tn that city subscribed $125000 to defray the expenses of the campaign for the port aid state amendment to be voted on in November.
 This amendment will allow the state to
 lend it's financial aid to development of the port in such amounts as the legisla- lures may from time to time decide is wise.
 MT. Brown said:
 The citizens of Mobile did themselves proud. In twenty minutes after the call for funds had been made they had sub |scribed $12500 for an educational cam paign to put over the amendment We propose to conduct the campaign in four ways.
 we shall use the admirable charts got ten up by T. P. Hay. Jr., which graphic ally show the possibilities and needs of waterway transportation. We shall have movie pictures illustrating the same subject shown throughout the state. We shall use newspaper space and we shall have speakers in the field.
 "The Mobile meeting was quite enthus- iastic. Congressman Bankhead and Mo- Duffie lent their presence and indorse- ment of the project, and MT. Hay showed his river and port charts. The charts p1 owed extremely interesting"
 SECOND MEETING
 The state harbor board will hold an- other meeting in Mobile August ', at wEich time the Montgomery City," new est production of the Chickasaw yards, will be launched. A large delegation from Montgomery will be there on that oc- cason, and their interest in port aid will be sought.
 It is intended to do lot of educational work from now on and about the mid dle of September it is proposed to no:c a state waterways convention at Mont gcmery attended by earnest men from over all Alabama A state organization is to be formed and this organization will get behind the port aid amendment and remain a permanent association for the advancement of the waterway interests of the state.
 MT. Brown says he has heard of no opposition to the port aid amendment, but he is a firm believer in continuous educational campaign until the election. The literature and speakers are going to stress the fact that the amendment does not mean additional taxation, and does not confer power on anyone to spend state money until and unless state legis- lature authorize the same. They will also point out that state aid to the port of New Orleans amounting to $23 00O, GOO did not cost the citizens penny, because the port earnings more than care for principal and interest of the bonds issued for that cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
State Crop Outlook
 Unusually Favorable

Montgomery, July 29.-(Special)-If fa- vorable weather continues for two weeks, farmers of North Alabama will make one of the greatest crops of recent years according to M. c. Allgod, state com missioner of agriculture. who returned today from an inspection trip through the Tennessee valley.
 Mir Angod said weather had been ex- cellent for three weeks, that the farm CTS have shown greater interest in their work than ever before. that dead squares are being picked from the cotton fields, thus destroying thousands of boil weevils, and that corn is in good condition.
 'The improvement in the condition of all staple crops in that section has been nothing short of marvellous" said MT. Allgood. If the weather is good during the early part of August the farmers will have no further worries. Of course, boil weevils will do some damage because of the lateness of the crop and better propa- gation of the weevil in hot, dry weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
WINS NEXT
 FIREMEN'S MEETING

By Associated Press Toronto, July 29.-Atlanta today was se- lected for next years convention by the Association of Fire Chiefs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
MEMORIAL FUND
 CANVASS STARTS
Ingram Monument Not to Cost More Than $15,0O0.
 Plans Drawn

Citizens of Blount county and es- pecially those of Oneonta. the birth place of the late Osmond Kelly In gram of Pratt City, the first of the America oversea forces to lose his life in the great war, have sent word that they will do their share towards rais- ing the amount needed for erection of a suitable monument for the young hero to be erected in Ingram park in Birmingham.
 Committees are now being organized to augment the work, which will be undertaken by the Maccabees to raise a minimum of S12,0OO and not more than s15.ooO for this memorial, in the hope of having it we'll under way, if not completed by October 15, the third anniversary of the death of young In gram on board the U. S. ship "Cassis."
 Although the active canvass for con tributions is scheduled for the week, beginning Sunday, August 22, and to continue to August 2S, it is desired that as many and are so disposed send in their contributions now to Frank o. Croy, state commander of the Mac- cabees, P O. Box SS, or send or bring them to the Maccabee offices at 61S-620 Empire building.
 Action will also be taken by the va rious posts of the American Legion and other organizations of soldiers and sailors to back up this movement in memory of one who lost his life, so that all of the remainder of the crew might be saved. Teams will be named to take active charge of this work.
 In the meantime, the plans for the monument have been completed and show it to be one of which the city and state may well be proud, according to the committee. which has had the mat ter in charge.
 Preliminary arrangements for the campaign and the canvass for contri- buttons are in charge of we'll known leading citizens of Jefferson county and committees will also be named in other counties to aid in this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30

It can't be done!-if we can't clean it. Send your clothes and household
 goods to our clean, light, airy, sanitary plant. The plant named after the city of Birmingham-easy to
 remember. Try Main 5199.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
ZON|NG OF CITY IS
 |NDORSED BY CLUBS
Realtors Committee Makes Report on Zoning-Com-
 mission Rates Discussed

That stage in city zoning in Birming- ham had been reached, in which some definite steps should be taken was decided at the luncheon of the Real Estate Exchange yesterday at the Southern Club.
 Jerome Tucker, chairman of the city zoning committee, reported that the matter had been brought before every civic organization in the city and had received the indorsement of each in the opinion of MT. Tucker, the matter should be taken directly to the City Commission. They should be requested. he said. to put the machinery in mo- tion to frame zoning ordinance for Birmingham.
 All preliminary details had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30

worked out. MT. Tucker said. except those which would have to be decided by the City Commission in framing the ordinance. The general outline of the law for Birmingham had been indorsed by every civic club in Birmingham.
 The exchange decided to leave the matter in the hands of the present zoning committee. They will bring the matter directly to the attention of the City Commission shortly.
 Discussion of the present commits sion rates both on sales and rentals was had. Birmingha's real estate deal ers commission rates are per cent below 5000 and 21s per cent above.
 The secretary was instructed by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
FAIR RENT BOARD IS MAKING COMPLAINTS

The fair rent and housing board was besieged at it's meeting last night with complaints of excessive rents. About thirty persons were present to makc personal complaints and number of written staetments were received
 Rents being charged at some of the fashionable apartment houses of the city came in for many complaints. Oc- cupants of one apartment house came in a party and filed a joint complaint against an increase in the rents that is to become effective September 1.
 With the aid of stenographer, the board is getting full facts on each case. The complaints will then bs thoroughly examined to determine whether the rent charges are just. Tax returns. insurance. overhead expenses and interest will all be taken into consideration.
 Another meeting of the board win be held 2:3o o'clock Tuesday afternoon on the second floor of the city hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30

A new suit for $1.5O. If sent to us we can make that old suit look like new. Old H. C. L. looks sick when he sees us. Send your work to the spotless, sanitary plant n a m e d after the city of Birming- ham-it's easy to remem- Der. Our number is M. 5199. M
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exchange to inquire by lettef' to SC i cure the commission rates in everY southern city and in all cities of Bin mingham's size in the country Thesd figures will be compiled and submitted to the exchange as soon as they can bel obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
KnoUs Every Soul in
 Dixie---Sueet Dreams

remedy that is well past the experimental stage. For seven years this remedy has stood tryout after tryout and for seven years tales of it's wonderful performances have been related by its users.
 Sweet Dreams became the standard mos quito remedy the morning the first bottle was made It has become the accepted remedy everywhere-and it knows every soul in Dixie.
 Your druggist Ono matter where you live) sells Sweet Dreams.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-30
To Resist Ratification
By Associated Press

Nashville, July 29.-Several lawyers and business men of Nashville today organized the Tennessee Constitution League with the purpose of resisting the proposed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment by the Tennessee legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18

From Idlewild on the west to Alta mont road on the east is a stretch of about four and half miles of Bir- minghams finest residential section, Morning, noon and night people from these four and one-half miles pass through the narrow neck from Eighteenth to Twenty streets, an despecially through Eighteenth, Twentieth. lTwenty-first and Twenty second streets. Perhaps in no other city is there such funnel, as it were. Is it no reasonable to believe that the neck of this funnel, even now. has only begun to come into it's own.
 An authority on city land values says; When the best residence sec ton is determined, the main growth of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18

the city is quite certain to follow it." The reason is simple enough. for the higher purchasing power of the wealthy section will tend to draw busi- nes stewards it, rather than towards another section of the city that is merely strong in numbers only One does not have to ponder long to find out why the automooIIe district is so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
BUY ONE OF THESE HOMES NOW
 West End Home

We have beautiful S-rocln modern residence in the Princeton section, just a few blocks of Arlington Place, situated on a large elevated lot fac ing south, one block of the car line. House is newly painted and in first class repair; has furnace heat, large bedrooms. The lot is 5ox19Q; splendid garden, garage. Price is s6o00, on very easy terms. Possession at once.
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strongly entrenched on the Southside. The property was reasonable in price and lay along the automobile routes, or the route traversed by the wealthier citizens. Is the automobile business so markedly different from hundred other lines of retail business that the latter could not also flourish on the Southside?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
The Near-In Southside As Business Property

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   m n the n Healnu il o million will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
HOME WANTED

Just came to town and must To- cate modern home for my family; we prefer east ofN20th st. or Nor wood. but would consider any nice neighborhood: my time for looking at homes is limited, so kindly give location. price and full description in your reply. Address Y-ss. c Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
Facts and Logic
A few years ago the man who predicted a population of 25O,OOO for Birmingham was regarded as a visionary.

 limit the population of Birmingham at that figure would be regarded as defective in vision
 It must be apparent to all thoughtful persons that this assured increase in population which is, in fact, in daily evidence, must result in an enor- nous demand for residential property
 All thoughtful observers also know that the available supply of close-in residential property is being rapidly absorbed In few years the home-builder will be asking, How far out will have to go?"
 That is the logic of the situation as it is develop ing In view of it, we consider the opening of FOREST PARK, the last of the available resi- dential property in the Country Club district matter of first rate importance. Watch for it. Birmingham Realty Company
 2118 First Avenue
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Here's a Pretty Home

te0o0, facing south, home of pretty design;l has living room, dining room. den. glassed in sun parlor with tile floor. beam ceil- ings. good hardwood floors: bed rooms and sleeping porch. tile bath. large cement basement, good furnace. 5000 cash. balance $50 per month. See me quick about thiA T. W. Quinn, with Jemfson R. F. and Ins. Co. 211 N. goth St. Main 633o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
WANTED

The Telephone Company needs 30 young women to begin training this week to fill telephone operating and supervisory positions. Must have advanced grammar and High School training. Ages IF to 30. Attractive salary, inter- esting and pleasant work, positions permanent. Our buildings are equipped with splendidly appointed rest rooms for the con- venience of the young women when not at work; also splendid dining room. where lunches are served at cost.
 If you are interested in hlgh-class work under ideal surroundings, see Miss Dickson, 2 D. m., daily, Main Telephone Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
Princeton Bungalow

7-room modern (except furnace) pun galow; has large living room and dining jrocm with hardwood floors. beam ceilings, built-in bookcases 4 large bedrooms with closets in each room, large, cool front porch. with field stone front. House is newly painted and papered and in first class repair: would cost you s700o to build the house now The owner is nonresident and will sacrifice it for 5250, on reasonable terms. Posses sion April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
Southside

A modern, well built s-room residence, on a street paved with asphalt all ley corner lot, facing east, one block of car line. Furnace heat, new roof, house isSin excellent repair, could not build the house for s6oo0. Will sell for s5250 on terms, and give early possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18
Join the Satisfied Throng-Be Home Owner
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
 H60sEs FOR s1LE 100
HOME BARGAINS


 ssll Ave K, Avondale. rooms and bath; large lot possession in 30 days; reasonable terms; price $500
 South Highlands home on lot 10Ox310; reception hall. living room, library, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen. bedrooms and sleeping porch. hard wood floors. furnace heat; modern in detail: possession in 50 days; price S13,500 on reasonable terms.
 woodlawn residence on s1st st; cor ner, lot: S-room 2-story: very conven- tent and excellent value: price s45Oo Brand new stucco home on Norwood blvd; nice large lot; tile porch. liv- ing room with beam ceilings; dining room. breakfast room. lavatory and toilet and kitchen 1st floor; { bed rooms 2d floor; nice concerted base mert, furnace heat, hardwood floors, garage; price sl5,0eo; this home was built by owner and has the very best of material in it; possession April 1. We have broom bungalow in Foun- tain Heights which we can sell for N250 and give possession in 30 days; living room across front with stone nantel. dining room, bedrooms, but lers pantry, kitchen; hardwood floors; nice lot; overlooks the city; ideal home for small family; easy terms.
 Modern s-room residence near Phoenix Club; lot 75x100: same extending frofn one street to the other. spacious front porch with stone steps; reception room, living room, dining room, break fast room. kitchen, bedrooms and sleeping porch; stucco construction; in good repair; hardwood floors, fur mace heat, nice basement. garage. servants house; owner has left Bir- mingham and will sacrifice for only $950o; we can arrange terms to suit. The above are some of the special bar gains on our list; we have others for sale and can satisfy you; if you have rented homes in the past you no doubt realize that it is not thrifty, at least, to do so; buy your home now and pay for it on deferred payments if neces- sary, realizing that every time you make a payment you are helping yourself.
 W. B. LEEDY R. E. & I. co. 112 N. Fist St. Main 4776.