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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

this statement, I call attention to the fact that it has been repaired within the last week and is now in pretty fair shape as road, and in this, think, the public will bear me out.
 ENGINEERS PAY ROLL
 "S. Fault is found with the manage ment of the pay roll of the engineer. The present method of handling the pay roll of the engineers office has been Yin vogue for twelve years. It did not origi- nate with me, and l have asked that the burden be taken from me and ham dled directly by the board of revenue with each man in my office. but as 1t was more convenient to draw one war rant for the engineers office than sew eral for each man in the office, the method is in vogue of the engineer filing his pay roll each month and receiving a warrant for the same and paying it over to the men in his office. This has been convenient for the men for the req son that oftentimes they come in from their work after night and leave in the morning before sunup, that it is not al- ways convenient for them to present their warrants to the county treasurer office However, as I have stadted, will be glad if | may be able to be re- lieved of handling the pay roll of the engineers office in that way.
 's9. It is charged that in the bids which were received in April of this year the county engineer recommended the award of contracts to the highest bidders. did not do so at that time, nor have ever done such a thing, and the state ment that I have done so is unquaii- fiedly false I have always recommended the letting of contracts at the lowest bid, and I do not know of a single contract that has been let to any other than the lowest bidder However, I do not let the contracts. They are let by the board of revenue, and they are the only body m the county that has any authority under the law to let contracts.
 s10%I am charged with specifying sharp curves and steep grades. Certain ly it is my desire to make the best show ing possible on road contraction and l would not foolishly do a thing that would reflect on my reputation as an engineer It seems to me that this should be a sufficient answer to such an absurd and silly charge and I will not burden the public with further refutation of such a statement.
 I'll TRe grand jury's report says something about the use of stone culverts as drainage structures and criticies the use of the same for such purpose In the building of stone cnl- verts the county has been saved over sf00,UN since I have been county. en- gineer. There is no better material for drainage structures when properly con- structed.
 ACCEPTANCE OF COURTESIES
 'i2. charged with excepting courteses from agents and contractors to take inspection trips for different types
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD. SUNDAY OCTOBER B. l92o

work in the state highway depart ment l took it largely in the interest or Jefferson county in order that I might be able thus to get fair share of the federal aid money for Jeffer- son county. l do not, therefore, think that my connection with the state highway department is disadvantage to Jefferso ncounty.
 15. It is said that l employ young and efficient engineers. My an- swer to this charge Is that all the engineers who work in my depart nent are competent and efficient and cheer fully do the work that they are called upon to do. have a good engineering organization, qualified and competent to do any kind of highway work. loyal and hard working, coming in ~ranv times from their work after night fall and leaving before day in the morn ing. and this unwarranted and un- called for criticism of these young men touches me more deeply than all that has been said about me personally. They are faithful Many of them served in France. They receive small salaries for the work they do and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

however, that I have ever allowed any contractor any estimate upon any false measurement or for the purpose of fraud ulently allowing the contractor any esti- mate to which he was not entitieo, IS maliciously and unqualifiedly false My office is open to inspection at any time to any expert or fair-minded person who desires to investigate.
 "t7 There is aIso an fntimation or charge of splitting contracts. have no conception of what the grand jury means by splitting of contracts Ger tainly no contract that has ever been let by the board of revenue has ever been split as far as I know The only person who could split such a contract would be the contractor himself. But as have stated. I do not know of any contractor splitting or dividing his contract except in the way of subletting portions of his work on grade work
 Finally. after all the criticism Of the grand jury, I ask the public to travel the public roads of Jefferson county, and ask you to say in all fairness whether or not we have the equal of any roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
To Have Curly, Wavy Hair Like Natures Own"

Women who have trouble keeping their hair in curl. or of securing the desired wavy effect-and especially those who realize the harm that the hot iron does to the hair will do well to try plain liquid silmcrine. In no other way they acquire such pretty waves and curls, having all the appearance of Natures own" And the hair, instead of being singed. ragged or dead looking, has such a lively lustre and wholesome beauty.
 If one will get bottle of liquid sinner inc at any drug store and follow the ac- companying directions she will be simply delighted with the result. This product is of course perfectly harmless and there is nothing sticky, greasy or unpleas sant about it. The hair will be quite manageable, no matter in what fashion it is done up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

are uncomplaining. Why the graud jury should have gone out of it's way to have attacked my assistant engi- neers over my shoulder, I cannot un- derstand. Certainly the witnesses that detailed such false statements before the grand jury bore malicious hearts. am willing to stand or fall by hese boys.
 CHARGE OF RECLASSIFICATION
 'l6. The grand jury charges that I have reclassitied work for the contractors without being called and measuring the work done, and by this way and manner large sums of money have been paid out on said reclassification, for which the county may have or may not have re- ceived value received. The facts are that in some instances it becomes necessary to make adjustments on final estimates. Sometimes in measuring it becomes nec- essary to recheck and correct estimates. Iii oding this We sometimes reduce the estimate and at other times the estimate is increased as the measurements may evidence This is a practice in all con structive work, and l do not know how construction work could be done without such adjustments. Any intimation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

of pavement. This is true and not un usual for municipal or county engineers or any other kind of civil engineer, Such inspections are of great value and result in much first-hand information of value to engineering work. I say enl- phatically that no courtesy of this kind has ever influenced me in any way in my recommendations. In this way l have had occasion to observe almost evers type of pavement in active use without cost to the county. Not all of these trips. however. nor even a large part oi them, have been extended to me by per- sens representing different kinds of pave ment. but in many instances have made inspection trips at my own expense. Surely there can be no just complain for obtaining such information in that way without expense to the county. I have never made any inspection trip, however, without acauainting the board of revenue of my intention to do so be- fore hand. and getting their permission and consent.
 '7s. have been taken to task for refusing to O. k bills for the Pitts burgh Testing Laboratory and of at tempting to establish 8 county labora- tory. This is true, but I do not think that the public will censure me for re- fusing to 0. k. bills for work that was not done satisfactorily, and I rlnhesi- tatinglv say that the work of the PittS- burgh Testing Laboratory was not satis- factorily done and will never receive my O. k. It is true that I did think of es- tablishing a testing laboratory at great saving to the county. but upon nvestis gation it was found that the authority to do so was doubtful and the idea was abandoned. I still think, however, that it would be a good thing for the county and ought -to be done. am not the only engineer who has found fault with the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratorv methods The services of this company was dispensed with by the engineer of ths city of Birmingham and the city com. respectfully refer the public to MT Julian Kendriek for further infohma. ton along this line.
 OUTSIDE WORK
 "A. It is charged that I do not devote my entire time to the coun vt Tn answer to this, will say that practically all of my time is de- voted to the county with the excep- ton of some work that I have done for the City of Bessemer and with the exception of some work that do in connection with the state highway de- partment. In reference to the Bessemer work, most of it is done at night in my home after work hours This work consists largely in plans, spec ifications and estimates l employ en- gineers to look after the construction work in the city of Bessemer and pay for this work out of my own pocket. They are in no way connected with Jefferson county. In reference to Thy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03
BATS0N REFUTES CHARGES OF GRAND JURY AND GIVES FACTS ABOUT ROAD WORK
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pr less a disappointment to me, 1t Is not worthless, as has been so freely stated. It is prooably the heaviest travelled highway in the state, and while the type of construction is not suitable for the traffic it is called upon to support, it does have it's place in road construction work and as a pavement and is exten- siveiy used. It was built largely as an experiment. but I do not think that the money was wasted, for it can be re- paired at moderate cost The founda- tion is as good as ever and will serve any kind of a pavement that the county may desire to build upon it. Moreover, It was not repaired as often as it should
 nave been. and would have stood up bet ter had the breaks and drainage been looked after soon enough. In support Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

in the state of Alabama, if not the best. i fel sure that if the public will ride over the roads. with comparatively few excep- tions, they will agre with me that our county roads have been well constructed and are in good condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-03

The weather the welgroo aids like those listed below Every eted to
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

THE YOUNG LADY ACROSS THE
 WAY
 The young laoy across the way says isle Persian rng weaxers are going into oii1ar lines of business where they can earn more money and she supposes not go many genuine antiqa will be man Hf4el rrd now and they'll be higher
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
our slom Movina courta


 One of the many evils of American system is Che manner which controversies of the most vital character allowed to drag through the courts of appellate and then the courts last resort the great damage of litigants and the public interest. We have another instance of it ali extremely damaging one in the case of the farm loan act.
 For many years it was recognized that farmers paid excessive interest and commissions for loans and period for the payment of the principal was too short well understood then that the cost of food consumer was increased by these burdens upon the food producers In other countries than own ample funds had been pro- vided for farmers with long maturties
 In 1916 congress passed the farm On account of the war there delay in setting up machinery it's operation. Nevertheless in three years some SsdooooOOO been loaned at about 51k per cent other charges were reduced and repaynealts could be made in from five to forty years Not only was the government doing this but private lenders of money were forced to give more favorable
 Each month showed increasing volume of busi- ness under the farm act Then private lenders became busy and they had a weapon with which to strike for this is the only civilized country where legislation vetoed by the held in suspension at the pleasure of the courts According ly a suit was begun at Kansas City attacking the constitutionality of the loan act. There prompt action the lower court and the case was dismissed it probably expected that it would be. The then appealed to the United States supreme court and argued there early this year we believe in January. The held the case under advsement and three months later dered a re-argument but set date for it. Under the rules of the arguments close April 50 and the case goes over until fall unless the prerne court can be induced to hear decide the case before takes it's four months vacation.
 Evidently it not expected that the supreme court would suspend rule for April 2s. days after the order for re-argument the Farm Mortgage Bankers Association of America issued bulletin which it stated "In the meantime the business of the federal banks the joint stock bank will be tied up at present." That and that just what the suit designed to accomplish. The plaintiffs will win if their suit is decided to have been unfounded. Every farmer and householder win suffer by the delay. Only Shyloeks will be benefited.
 Increased food production is the of the world. IS not possible judges what everybody else knows2 Of course. no reasonable person can suppose that that august would be standing in with shyoeEs We know that it is but fear that the court is bound by it's rules is forgetful of the needs of the people and it is put into the attitude Nero who fiddled while Rome burning.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

of many Selma Hyder has become a guest and noted suffragist- Further on 1 read that Edward McLinder is nanager Of the largest bank in town. Helen Hartley is a leading lady of the Salvation Army. Another headline teiIs us that Harry Fraily is now manager Of the New York Arizona California Aerial company and is mak- ing good.
 Bert Csragg we learned was state historian having secured that posi- tion by working camouflage overtime.
 Another thing that will interest you Is that , 0e Trannmel, who was pitching for the Adams cam when he was boy. has become a poet of world wide tame and has secured millions at thaf
 Mary Frances Hueniyager is a greaA composer and writes of music. Allie Cooke, who has made for herself narne, has sung before the crowned heads of the world. Then there is Edward Goodman, who is a great in Ventor. and is taking the place of Edison in the electrical world. and Vesta Schupp is at the head of the Young Woman's Christian association.
 Others we are told are living on some of the most beautiful ranches in the Salt River valley But it was i'm possible for lis to drive out and visit them some of them are Nellie Guess, Grace Peterson, Stanley Price. William IIiclsson, Roy De Marcy and Arnold Martinez.
 One more thought occurred to me that we had not visited the cemetery. We flew out to the beautiful Green wood cemetery and visited the graves of some of our classmates. And as we stood there we could not help but think with sorrow that so many of our num- Der had passed to their reward.
 Our years are not yet spent, our hair is not yet silvery white and our forms not bent and bumbhng Our cheeks are not like the drying petals of d rose. but the vigor and strength and life of our years still live, and 1t is for us to make our future whit it shall be B.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

been rise the value of the mark. And what caused it? The Frankfort Gazette that it is because the German people refused to import lux uries into that country.
 That is the German people decided to get along with the necessities of life, food, shelter and clothing until their monetary unit of value should approach it's pre-war standing. The Germans are doing this because they It is that or financial for them.
 Possibly. if we should try it we could boost our 46 cent dollar back toward the 100 cent dollar that We used to know. think that denial in the mat of luxuries would help some. Certainly if we should spend less not make dollars wear off much of themselves in rapid circulation, they would recover That would be of infiating them We should not confound the inflated dollar with inflated currency.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
rAE ApRIcor rRuck

Down from the north break of morn, Bringing Phoenix the breath of corn, The fragrant air with pleasant scent Brought the lovely news that surely meant That cots were ripe, sweet and sound, But the price was twenty cents pound. But there is road to Phoenix town, A dusty highway running down; And there as the sun began to rise. A truck black the midnight skies Was seen to pass before our eyes, As if it knew the terrible price, It hustled along for the road was nice. No hills rose or fell but the driver found Some cots at fifteen cents a pound. And that terrible. fateful day When Sheridan rode in that reckless way, That truck made trips OCT the valley soil Till the dust was seen to roll and boil And the cots it brought supplied the town Till the price only ten cents pound And should, perchance that wonderful truck That started that awful price to buck. Succeed in bringing it down five Then every kid in Phoenix alive Would fill his hands and his pockets, too. And the luscious fruit he'd chew, He'd bless the truck that brought them down To five from twenty cents pound
 A Veteran of the Fruit Brigade tTo avoid the wrath of ranchers who raise tn 'icots, the writer of the above entrusts his nam suict confidence to the editor)
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

New York: When Miss Dorothy Dat- ton the beautiful Inee star who was selected for the lea6Mng role in that mammoth New orl production, 'Aphrodite." was questioned as to the secret of her phenomenal success, she unhesitatingly said. My complexion.
 When asked further details she eX- plained: Every one of my friends always raved about the texture and coloring of my skin, and ] have no doubt but that my first engagement was made possible through the repu- tation l had acquired for a beautiful nary mortals. they admire a beautiful lecting their casts they naturally pre- fer those whose complexions are at tractive. I think the best asset any girl or woman can have is a beautiful skin and complexion It is easy to have this if one will spend only q little time in taking care of the skin. A girl may have irregular features. but if she possesses beautiful complexion she will attract attention anywhere. ] am always glad to tell any girl or woman just how she may possess a skin like mine. Here is the recipe: Night and morning cleanse the skin good cold cream (Liska cold cream have found to be the besO after mas saging 1t into the skin take off the superfluous cream with a soft cloth. Then before going out during the day or evening l apply DerNi1lO, a simple toilet pre- paratiOn which can be pur- chased at the toilet counter of any up-to date drug or department store. The first apppHeation of this wonder
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

ful Derw!llo will astonish you. It in0 parts instant beauty to the skin ano makes a rosy white complexion every one win talk about. I find it excel1eni for my complexion as it protects my skin in all kinds of weather That's why ] prefer it 10 all other toilet prep arations and am never without it Many of my professional friends fo whom l have recommended Derwino use il in preference to all other face powders or beautifiers." Just try ii once before going to the theater dances parties or an afternoon call your friends. DerWillo instantly de face powder and stays on until you wash it off. PerspfratIon does not s4f- feet it nor will it rub off on clothnIgi It also prevents the nose and facc from shining. It's wonderful for dark, sallow rough skin. blackheads- coarse pores, oily skin freckles, tan and for the instant beauty it imparts Over 5O0,000 girls and women are us ing it. It's absolutely harmless to the most sensitive skin. Just try it once and you will need no further argu- mcnt 10 convince you that there is nothing just as good" "better,' or Just il<e it. Insist or Derwilo. then you will not be disa ppointed
 NOTE-Druggists and department stores everywhere sell Dcrwillo with it you get your money hack. 1t is tho one beautif5cr that gives satisfaction at all seasons of the year You car secure t at all toilet counters in this city. including EIyey & Huett and Owl Drug Store.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

benefit from thrift campaigns in farm
 24. To improve community health by aiding sanitation projects carried on by the home demonstration agent.
 25. To foster health and proper nutrition of children through the school lunch.
 through canning clubs, community canning kitchens and home canning of foods
 27. To receive the benefits of com munity clothing and millinery demon strations conducted by the home dem onstration agents or boys and girls club workers.
 munity effort in bringing more con veniences and labor savers into farm homes.
 2s. To further legislation beneficial to the interests of the agricultural and livestock industry and to further ap- propriations to maintain public agen- cies serving those who live from and on the farm or ranch.
 30. To aid in securing accurate farm crop and livestock estimates and sta tistics.
 31 To establish standards of live stock and livestock products and by community organization to establish standard grades and pacit or farm and orchard products to secure the pro- ducer better prices when such products are marketed
 g. To secure the benefits of keep ing farm records and farm am. llcme accounts with the assistance CT the county extension agents and farm management demonstration.
 33. To participate in farm and home community betterment by working xxrffh Inv functioning through the farm bureau.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
How, to Swell the Value of the Dollar

is the depreciated dollar that is giving us much of trouble to which give expression in complaints against the high cost of living We have too many dollars and spending them reek- lessy. The dollar has become the cheapest thing shere is it is cheaper than was before. Ac- cording calculations experts has dwndled 10 46 cents. Somehow we have lost 54 cents of it. Then we wonder that it takes twice many dollars lo buy things it used to take.
 We have had in the much useful inforrna- ton from Germany. Now have hint from that eountry the way restore to help restore, the 5crar 10 something approaching its former estate. 7te German mark was long ago in much the same fix as thc American dollar but lately ere has
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
To Create Wider Interest
 In Work of Farm Bureau
CoMMUNITY sPlRrr

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Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
SUNDAY. MAY 1e. 1920

If thou dost still retain the same ill habits, the same follies, too, still thou art bound to vice, and still slave.
 Dryden.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16
HEALTH TEST URGED
 FOR MISSIONARIES

PEKIN-A resolution has been in troduced in the medical conference urging that all missionaries and mem bers of their households be examined twice a year. It is said that typhoid dysentery and smallpox are rampant among foreign teachers.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-16

5000 GOO for the construction and i'm provement Of it's 1000 miles of roads.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-28
SHI r T S

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come ordinary. Many, many of the
most refined designs and only a few
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1920-01-28
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MoNDAY-Robert Warwick AN ADVENTURE HEARTS"
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FnIDAY0. D. w Crmhs GREATEST QUESTION"
SATURDAY williams WOLF and Comedy