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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
Tunnels of the Taurus
ClaU

From New Trails for Old" by ClaD
 Price, in Asia.
 We were tackling the ancient barrief of the Taurus Up here, mile abovt Adana it was cold, Moving out of tht station, we entered the blackness of tunnel at once We waited twenty mlIE utes, with the tunnel-bound smoke bitint our throats. Then we issued from thu long tunnel into sudden daylight an4 blowing out our candle, we gulped dowf the clean mountain air to rinse our lunt of smoke. And almost, at once. wt entered second tunnel When wi emerged into daylight second time, VI blew out the llght-and entered a third tunnel. The officer sincerely damned the tunnels, and the courier lighted 1 back to wait. We emerged from thu third tunnel at a point halfway up tht wall of a deep gorge and, at it's opposite wall, we entered the fourth tunnel IT. respective of where the rivers might run we were passing under the crest of the Taurus from slope to slope tunneltn3 the mountains and bridging the gorges We were moving slowly. with a candt for light, with dumb signs for talk, wit weeks of coal smoke to breathe. and witt brief slices of daylight to convince ut that another world still existed. FortJ minutes later, the outer world edged with white the unlined interior of the eleventh tunnel, and presently we emerged int the cold mountain twilight the west slope of the Taurus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
Woman Acts as Consul

Sherwood Eddy, in the World Outlooh
 We were impressed by the heroit work of the missionaries A cheerful and indomitable American woma n,f Mics Cushmap. for two years during the war stoos alone against forces of destruction that ragged around heH, Thousands of Armenian exiles wers. passing through the city as they were driven to the desert For months an average of S0,o0o at a time were os her hands, often half-starving
 As fresh conveys arrived the gov. ernment was unwilling that they should be fed or kept alive, and triej to thwart her efforts. At night sol- diers and ruffians prowled about the camps of refugees. carrying off young girls by hundreds. Five times Miss Cushman's life was threatened, and once she was dragged 10 the police sta- tion at night, but at the price of ons of her buildings purchased her life from the governor.
 When all others had fled she re- ceived and cared for the British pris- oners from Kut, who had been driven across the desert and were dying by scores. During the latter part of the war she was acting as consul for thir- teen nationalities, conducting theif correspondence and caring for theft prisoners. With one hand she admin istered fund of over sl 900 900 for the relief of the priSoners and citizens of these nations while with the other she distributed an almost equal amount in relief for starving Armenians and other Christians. rt,
 She is still living on the thin crust of a colcano. The Turks of the whols countryside are armed They have marked down the "ungrateful' Armen- ians. Murders are occurring quietly all the time. Alone. this woman faces 2 population of some 10000 and an armed countryside. backed only by sevancy- ope good, stalwart ~Tommies" of ths British army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
HOUSES FOR RENT

TRY me on your negro rental collections. do my own collecting. Felix Sher ~aA n7ih 1st Ave. Main S6a2,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21

In Burrnah, it is rather suspicious thing to give money for charitable ohs ject. It is supposed to mean that the dct ner has been very wicked and that he is desirous of making amends. T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K HoUsEs FOR SALE 100
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

OUTH HIGHLANDS
 ss,5oo. a handsome e-room bun galow just off of Highland Ave, facing east; has hard wood floors, furnace heat nice electrical fixtures. garage. etc. This Is a very attractive home: owner selling on account of leaving city; act quick or you will lose this fine opportunity for a desirable home at a req sonable price. See or call Mo Cornell or Mccoy with Mo Connell-Angiin-w White. POPS Sd Ave. Main 35s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21

FOR SALE-Whits or colored houses. ranging in prices from sl,500 to
 $500, on easy payments; also store
 house and dwelling for s4,500. Call
 Owner. 3020 1st ave. Phone M. THO. NORTH HIGHLANDS-Mo broom bungalow; block of car line; fine con dition; choice lot; south exposure; 4'- 200: $500 cash $35 month. Prompt pos session. B. F. Eborn, S15 Empire Bids. M S17S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
 HOUSES FOR S1LH ios

SOUTH HIGHLANDS -- Noun tain Terrace bungalows. ss,000 and $s.250: one other over looks Country Club, siS,500 others east and west of 20th st., $500 to s25,0oO; buy today. Dwyer. SIS Empire Bldg. Main S4Q0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21
$500

SS,5OO
 s. 800 cash, balance yearly. will buy-the best built house on North Highlands, hardwood floors on first floor; double pine floors on second floor; attic fleored and, ceiled around sides and overhead; concrete foundation; con- crete basement; Williamson un- derfeed furnace. This house cannot be built at present prices for less than $l2o0o, and lot will bring 2.5o0 or 5000 Birmingham Title and Guaranty Co, H2-14 American Trust Bldg. Main 764 Harry Lyons, Sales Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-21

sales -keiI.a4s-Insurance Kendrick- -Houseal R.. F. & l. Co.
 z21 N. 2lst St.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
FIND REMARKABLE
HUMPBACK WHALE
Useless Hind Legs of Big Fish
Puzz Museum
Scientists.

NEW YORK, Nov. 25-Capture
or the coast Of British Columbia of
= remarkable humpback whale with
two hind legs became known here
recently when the bones Of the
unique appendages arrived at the
American Museum of Natural His
tory. Scientists attached 10 the
museum thumbed their tones on
evolution. Cudgeled their brains and
concluded the legs might have been
"a singular reversion to primitive
type.
Back in prehistoric ages. they
said, the muldgreat gauddads of
modern whales may have strutted
about on land. But so far as they
knew. no other whale with bones
outside the body had ever been seen
by man.
There was no earthly or waterly
reason for the rear legs on the
whale found off the British Colum-
lila coast. It couldn't walk on
them. as they were but four feet
long while The whale weighed sew
eral tons. il couldn't use them for
swimming. as they were not flap
uers. nor were the pedal eNtremeties
webbed. They were simply excess
baggage
But now they are the subject of
lectures, lantern slides and profound
discussion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
HOPE WISTFUL QUEST
OF MISSING LINK WILL
WILL PROVE SUCCESS
BY MARTHA THrRSrON.

Hope is high in the world eff sci
ence that the expedition sent forth
from New York for Java will find
the Missing Link.
Regardless Of whether il is sue
cessful. the information on the his
tory of primitive man the expedi-
ton is sure TO gather will un-
doubtedly be worth while.
1t takes us down a peg when we
remember how much has already
been learned about our ancestors.
Whole races of men have risen,
and then fallen into decay. one Of
these was the Neanderthals, an
other Cro-MagnoEs.
The size of the O-Magnon's
brain averaged larger than that of
the European of today, declares
Madison Grant in his remarkable
book, The Passing Of The Great
Race" Grant tells US that once in
a blue moon, even now, a Neander-
thral. with all the physical traits Of
the lost race, appears among US. II
is a barking back TO more primi-
tive times by nature.
There are now three great races
in Europe, and they are minEling
unfortunately in America. They
are the NordiOs. blue-eyed blends.
the Alpines, with round skulls. and
the Mediterraneans, with long heads
and dark features.
And so man goes on seeking.
thirsting for knowledge. wistfully
hunting for a memento from his
brother of a bygone age
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
School
Study
Sports
gsiDLloG STOR1 les
Not Xeru Brave

Not Very Brave
Ny grandpa has a fuzzy fat dog
named Fritz. According 10 Fritz,
Fritz is very brave He likes to
growl at cats and chase them down
the street and up the trees.
7 have a big cat named Asa. AS a
rule cats don't say much, but Asa
says less. He is quiet cat and does
not like TO be bothered.
Every once in a while Fritz has
been coming over 10 our house. He
used 10 growl at Asa. For quite
awhile Asa tried 10 avoid him. Fritz
thought Asa was afraid OF him. and
so he grew more and more over
bearing.
But one day a few weeks ago,
Fritz went too far Asa had raw
meat temper that day Fritz started
to nag as usual. Asa few at him,
and-the way he fought that dog. It
happened so quickly that we couldn't
was tearing through the parlor yelp-
ing, with Asa ciinging onto his back
and scratching furiously.
1t was a long time before Fritz
would come back. One day he did.
We managed to coax him into the
house. He was very suspicious, but
when he could see Asa nowhere, he
consented to enter Suddenly Asa
glided into the same room.
Did Fritz run1 Not he.
He just turned over on his back,
stuck his four feet straight up in
the air. and howled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Home
Work
Play
eeD0LLAR
1910 is ST Isl SDTH
800 Prize Letter
--~@~[

The girls in my neighborhood
were making cookies. cakes, candies
and various other things 20 sell.
hey had such good success that I
decided 20 make some doughuuts and
sell them.
/ got Up early each morning and
made them. Then, IN the afternoon.
! would start out with a big basket
full and in the evening II was always
empty.
/ TOO. had such good success with
my doughnuts that I began 10 take
orders for them At the end OF two
months had $500 which put with
my vacation money.
Age IL Ruth Bishop
1913 T Nebraska ST., Peoria, Ill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
CIRLHOOD STORIES
OF FAMOUS WOMEN
Clara Barton

Clara Barton enjoyed nothing bet
ter than listening TO the tales OF her
father about soldiers, conquerors
and leaders.
One day the eK-oficer discovered
his wee daughter giving her own
version of these tales TO a playmate
The president must be as big as a
house and the vice-president as big
as a barn door" he heard her say.
In the Civil War, Clara Barton
cared for the wounded and dying
soldiers. Later she brought from
Europe the details OF Red Cross
work and induced America to enter
the association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
HOM4NS PROGRESS IS
SHOB'N At UORLD MEET
~ IILIIAN ALLENfAN.

In this country tne name OF Susan
g. Anthony is connected chiefly with
he long struggle FOR equal suffrage.
Miss Anthony did other big things
however. among them the orEaniz-
ny or the international council OF
women That body has just re-
entity held its first fun meeting
nee 1914.
The council met I'm Chrisuania.
Norway. IN the main parliament
building. All Of the ID countries
which affiliated with the organiza-
ION IN 1919, except Germany and
Italy. were represented. New COuu-
Ills from Uruguay. Russia Iceland
Ukraine and Mexico had been form
-d in the siX-year Interval. and were
duly admitted 20 the international
council.
Reports made hy various commit
lees showed steady progress IN the
advancement OF women boz political
rights legal status. social conscious
ness and international thinking. Tn
-3 countries women have been
granted full political freedom. Tt
was estimated that there are 100
600. goo women voters su the world
today. Under the League of Ma
tious. women have yoteI in every
pIebiscite taken since the Versailles
peace conference Women. too. are
eligible 20 any offices in the League.
Another forward step of parlcu-
ar note is found fin the new mar
rage law OF Sweden which laws
down The maxim OF the equal rights
md responsibilities OF husband and
wife iu relation 90 each other and
90 their children. Both are made
liable for the support OF the fam
Hy. The new Interpretation of that
phrase makes IL clear that the work
~ the wife and mother in the home
IS 10 bee considered as contributing 20
the support OF the family exactly as
is the husbands work az business.
trade or profession outside the
home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Methuselah's Rival

Hokus: 81 feel like the oldest
person in the world"
Pokus: What arc you talking
about2 You are not a day over
thirty-hve."
Hokus: Eyes. but I've just been
listening 10 sixteen-year-old boy
tell about the things he used to do
when he was a kid"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Tn Meas lines School Department
. Edited by Elisabeth Steele 49,
The Boys and Girls Daily Messenger
Baby Freshman Contest On

Englewood High School, Chicago,
has issued a challenge to other high
schools for youngest freshman"
contest. Englewood claims that
Gertrude Jones, age II, IS the baby
freshman OF Chicago.
You would never guess It from
Iertrude's course. She carries Eng
ish, Spanish, algebra, science, mu-
SIC, drawing and gym.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
is SHE SWELL LooKIN' -?

During Good English Week"
boys and girls in South Bend schools
had = poster contest One clever
poster showed the head Of a girl on
a white background with the inscrip-
ton below. Swell Lookin'" or
Beautiful?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Miracle

Anyway. Lenine and Trotzky have
the world by convincing
it that conditions in Russia could
be worse than they used TO be.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

James. have you whispered to-
day without permission?"
Only wunst."
"LeRoy, should James have said
'wtnstg"
Nom; he should have said
'twict.'"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Question For Debate

Resolved: That our High School
monthly magazine should be changed
into a weekly newspaper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
OLD LADY RIDDLE
alwavs hehind lima

What is always behind time?
(Answer to Yesterdays: The male sex
should avoid the letter "a" because II
makes men. mean.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

Getting near the time when the
wise turkey Will take 20 the woods
while the going is good.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

IL is announced from Washington
that the citizens of that city pay the
cost of the Inauguration. Most ev-
cry visitor TO Washington at inaug-
uration time comes away with the
impression that he paid it.
The cover viii be lifted from the
political counter on March 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

do you know LAncoln's Gettysburg
address7"
why, no thought he lived in Wash
tngton."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
Or An Egg

No matter how fast a train goes.
II can never beat carpet.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26

The persons who make the most
trouble usually have the dispose
ton 10 loaf on any kind OF a lob.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-26
OLD MAN PUZZLE

OLD MAN PUZZLE
There Is bird hidden In each one Of
these words:
l. wslalwO 4. Adult
g Hsrthu g. Rsowapr
3. Epoige g. Reagan
(Answer to yesterdays: 1. Ans. Is
and 81: 2. Ans. 81
Domestic Science Teacher: How can
We improve the work OF the Cooking
elsSsT'
Man: mako them eat what the5
cook"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
Logan, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1920.

Logan, Iowa, Jan 5, 1920.
The Board of Supervisors Of Har-
rison County, Iowa, met pursuant to
adjournment. All members were
present.
Taking up the matter of compensa-
ton for town and township assessors
for 1920, it was moved by Spooner,
seconded by Heath, that the assess
ors in the various taxing districts be
paid the amount as set opposite the
districts, as follows:
Harrison township, L. D. Howorth,
$4,000.
Lincoln township, S. F. Rayl, $14o.
Allen township, H. L. Magnet, $14O.
jackson township, Allen Brydeson,
$4,000.
Little Sioux township. Jesse A. AL
ton, $4,000.
Douglas township. s. L. Towne,
$14C.O0.
Boyer township. C. p Davis, $3.50.
Magnolia township, +. Y. Latta,
$3.50.
Raglan township, A. e. Erixon,
$4,000.
Morgan township, j. F. Burches,
$4,000.
Cass township, Harry Gibson, $145.
Jefferson township, e. A. Chapel,
$4,000.
Calhoun township, Alfred E. Brown,
$1,000.
Taylor township, ]. L. Bird, $3.50.
Clay township, 7. j. Stansberry,
$4,000.
Washington township, Harold Nix,
Union township, Z. j. Graham,
$4,000.
Lagrange township, A. H. Beebee,
$4,000.
st. John township, ]. j. Wisecup,
$1,000.
Cincinnati township. C. T. Dean,
$135.OO.
TOWNS.
Dunlap, c. G. Caldwell, $125 90.
Plsgah, Hout Davis, $4,000.
Little Sioux. w. H. Eyer, $4,000.
Woodbine, O. j. Hooks, $4,000.
Magnolia, August Hartman. $4,000.
Mondamin, j. c. Lightner $4,000.
Logan, R. B. McGrew, $4,000.
Modale, W. A. Ritchison, $4,000.
Persia, c. E. Honeywell, $4,000.
Mo. Valley, A. B. Hosbrook, $3.50.
And authorized the Auditor to is
sue warrants in payment of the same,
conditioned upon the work being
satisfactorily performed and the
books being accepted by the Auditor.
Also authorized payment of mileage
and per diem to the several assessors
attending the called meeting of Janu-
airy S, 1920.
The Board Of Supervisors directed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
HOMELESS '-.lURIsTs.
(Des Moi. ,.ister.)

An exchange n. !. warning from
a California tour t victim" which
may not be without ,...;.e here. Traf-
fic to the California coast was never
heavier than this WIN 'ar. Nor, we
fear, were prices IN the California
coast ever higher. Here is the letter
which purports to set forth condi-
tions there:
81 have Travelled all my life, but /
never have seen such congestion as
exists in California. Los Angeles is
crowded and the skyline is the limit.
Prices are soaring and the end is not
n sight. People with moderate in
comes should remain at home. Six
loll@-s day means room without
!! bath at q third-rate hotel, with
plain food. went to fifty apart
ments looking for kitchenettes. Every
loor bore the notice, mo vacancies
was forced out of my hotel because
the rent was doubled. The profiteer-
ing is unparalleled. The Los Angeles
chan baE of Commerce has called on
private citizens to rent spare rooms
to relieve the congestion. l believe
the press should inform the public OF
,he conditions. for it seems the entire
population is headed for the Pacific
coast to solve the H. C. of l.. Tour
lists should look before they leap"
Des Moines people who have re-
turned from Los Angeles recently
state chat signs are everywhere to be
seen asking people to build houses on
vacant lots, saying there is immedi-
ate need of 5000 new homes. Until
this number is finished or the hotels
enlarged it would seem to be the bet
Ter part of valor to remain at home,
particularly as the mercury here is
now coyly flirting with the freezing
instead of the zero mark.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
s2I, 900 FIRE LOSS TO PERSIA
RJTSJNEGS

Persia, Ia, Jan. 12.--An early
morning fire which started in the
building of the electric light plant,
caused total loss of more than $780,
600 and the serious injury of one man.
The fire was thought to be under
control when a barrel of gasoline ex-
ploded, spreading flames all over the
interior. This was followed by several
other explosions Of gasoline contain
ers, and the flames soon became un-
comfortable. The firemen then con-
fined their efforts to the saving of
the livery barn and the residence of
]. G. Cave and Reese Sprinkle, which
they succeeded in doing despite the
fact that the barn stands less than
two feet from the burned structure.
Just how the fire started is not yet
known. Herman Bredenkamp, who
operated the electric plant, was pre-
pairing to start the engine, and it is
presumed that the blow torch with
which he heated the engine before at
tempting to start it, exploded. Men
Who are working on the Iowa Service
,ompany's Ines had just arrived at
The garage to get their car when Her
nan Bredenkamp rushed from the
light plant envelopcd in flames. They
grabbed him and, with the aid Of snow
,xtlnguished the fire; but not until
lis clothing was nearly burned from
his body. He was taken to the Reese
Sprinkle residence in an unconscious
condition, and a physician summoned.
examination revealed that he was
lutte badly burned about the hips and
legs and right hand, the latter SER
ously. His face and hair were also
;corchcd and it was at first thought
hat he may have inhaled the flames,
but this proved Incorrect. He was
later removed to the Charles Atkins
home, where he is resting as we'll as
can be expected, Skin grating will
have to be done later.
The loss from the fire is estimated
at about 21,000 and little or no in
surance was carried. Following are
the net losses:
| Peter Folk, building and farm i'm
elements, $4,000.
J. G. Cave, electric light plant and
accessories, $1,000.
Roy Deupree, automobile accessor-
les, tools, etc., $1,000.
Herman Bredenkamp, automobiles,
light fixtures, ETC., $1,000.
| Marcus Martens, automobile, $1,000.
William Sander, truck, $500.
John Felgentreff, automobile.
Officials of the Iowa Service Com
pany promise electric current in a
short time. Their lines are about
completed to Mindcn and they have
put on an extra force of men to rush
the work to completion. They hope
to deliver .'juice" here some time next
week.-Nonpareil.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
IOWA NATIONAL GUARD is RE
CRUITING RAPIDLY.

Des Moincs, Ia, Jan. 1.-TWO com
ranies of infantry and headquar-
tiers company are being mustered in
to the Third Iowa regiment, Iowa ma
ticnal guard, this week. The regi-
ment is being reorganized in it's old
territory, southwestern Iowa.
Adjutant General Lasher will visit
Clarinda and Glenwood early this
week in the interests of the recruit
ing campaign to be put on there, and
will also stop in Council Bluffs. Wa
terloo is enlisting men for new ma
tional guard col... my being formed
there. World Hel. Id.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15

49, .
the Auditor to pay cash for freight,
express, and so forth, and to file
claims with the Board Of Supervisors
for amounts expended.
Taking up the matter of passing on
claims against Harrison County and
being unable to finish this work, the
Board adjourned to meet January 6,
1920.
j. E. VanScoy, Chairman.
Attest: H. B. Owens, Auditor.
Logan, Iowa, Jan. 6, 1920.
The Board of Supervisors of Har-
rison County, Iowa. met pursuant to
adjournment, with all members pres
ent.
This being the date set for the Sc
lection of the official county newspa-
pers, the following newspapers SUBJ
mitted list of subscribers as follows:
Logan Observer, 1869.
| Harrison County Democrat, 962.
Mo. Valley Times, 92l.
Woodbine Twiner, TT.
After consideration it was moved
by Heath, seconded by Spooner, that
the three newspapers having the
largest subscription list be selected
as the official county newspapers for
the ensuing year.
Roll call: Heath, yes; Spooner, yes;.
VanScoy, yes.
Thereupcn the chairman of the
Board declared the official newspa-
pers for Harrison county for 1920, to
be the Logan Observer, the HARRISON
County Democrat. and the Missouri
| VALLEY Times.
Again taking the claims against
Harrison county tie Board passed on
claims numbering from l to 2O1 in
elusive, as shown by Claim Register
No. Z. and authorized the Auditor to
issue warrants in payment of claims
allowed.
On motion the Bard adjourned to
meet January 20, 1920.
j. f. VanScoy, Chairman.
Attest: H. B. Owens, Auditor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
WILL RAISE COMPANY
OF 100 MEN.

Norfalk, Neb.. Jan. 1O.-Norfolk
Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island,
Hastings, York. Beatrice, Lincoln,
Kearney and probably Wayne will
raise company of 100 men and three
officers each of the new Nebraska
Rifles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-01-15
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at public auction the old Philips
farm AZ miles southwest Of Missouri Valley owned by w W.
Reeser, the following property,