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Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
DISTRICT Ab0U I
 CHANDLER BEING CLEARED RAPIDLY

The so-called desert south and east or Chandler is now undergoing a most remarkable change. Some of the for mer landmarks in the form of old one- room ShackS, croSS-cOuntry roadWayS, etc, are becoming things of the past, as a result of the development work which is now going on in that sec tion of the country. One need only go to the edge of the project and look out over the desert to see the activity which is taking place. Derricks show ing the location of new wells seem to spring up over night. and the brush fires in all directions shows to the minds eye the activity that is taking place in clearing of this most valuable land.
 Every pump and well drilling outfit and engine company who are operating in the valley are all busy, some of them with contracts enough ahead to keep them busy far into the summer. With an acreage of possibly 15Oo to 2ooo, which had been developed up to year ago, it has climbed to a point Where there will be from 5000 to 5000 acres planted to crop this year, with much more if the machinery and equipment could be furnished in time.
 The development work that is now taking place is most interesting. MeXl- cans and Ia borers in there by the hum 6reds clearing the brush, chopping the wood and getting the things ln gen eral shape for the crop, is a sight which is well worth seeing m add1- t;on tbe desert is ankle high with grass and it would behoove everyone who calls the Salt river valley their home to make a combined sightseeing trip and picnic to this part of the country south and east of Chandler in the very near future, for with 5000 to sooo acres deyeloned this year it is predicted that one year from today there will he 25 900 acres developed.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

What was regarded then as the highest price ever paid in the Salt River valley for long staple Egyptian cotton, was established the fore part of February when John H. Dobsop of Chandler, sold forty bales of lint for approximately 0,0o0-valued by the pound at 90 cents. The year before cotton reached the top notch mark of aS cents, and now with practically all of the produce on the market al- ready sold, the price is soaring to the neighborhood of a dollar a pound.
 The Arizona staple has never reached such high levels and it is predicted the price would go higher if there were large amounts to be had but aside from small lots of from to 10
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
OUT OF HEART OF DESERT HAS SPRUNG THE GLORIOUS CHANDLER COTTON FIELDS

Out of the heart of the desert and what at one time not many years ago was nothing but sage brush and mes quite trees has sprung the thriving and prosperous town of Chandler, at first but a ranch house, then a village and now a town that bids fair to some day become a veritable city. Fifty thousand acres of desert, not many years ago reclaimed and brought un- der the Roosevelt project was respon- slDle for the founding of the town of Chandler, and, cotton, now king of all crops in the Salt River valley, that has brought prosperity to all the val ley, IS contributing to the upbuilding of Chandler as no one thing has done before
 Surrounded by thousands of acres of tho broad level cotton fields, now being tiled for the planting of another sea- sons crop next month, Chandler is the nucleus of thriving. prosperous and Industrious people.
 Of the 50,000 acres tributary to Chandler that are under the irrigation project it is estimated that fully sew enty per cent will be seeded to cot ton this season, an increase of ten per cent over 1919. The district was one Of the first localities in the valley to see the advantages of growing cotton, and with its lands new, free from all foreign growths and well imbedded with alfalfa, the new industry has spelled prosperity and wealth to prac- tically every farmer
 The growing of cotton has not only fDcreased the value of the lands in the Chandler country, but has made it possible for the owners to develop large areas of desert land in the East Chandler district by the aid of pump ing plants. New land, until last year presenting every aspect of the desert, 4~ hafr ~lo <~F desert shrubs and will be planted to cotton this spring. At the same time wells are being sunk, pumping plants being installed and canals and lat
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
TRIBUTE TO eEoReIA's AUTHORS

Arrangements have nearly been completed for the celebration of Georgia day, when Georgia authors will be honored by the planting of trees in the Authors grove in Pied mont park.
 The program will include two speeches and song written by an At lanta woman and named for a Georgia state flower.
 The first tree to be placed in the grove was in honor and memory of Jacques F'utrelle, the Georgian author who lost his life with the sinking of the Titanic. This collossal pillar of foliage has stood silently and serenely as a sentinel, marking the first step of a movement to bring everlasting mem ory to the literary genius of the state. This solitary tree will receive scom pany Georgia day, when other Geopgla literary celebrities will be thus remem- bered.
 The list of authors will include many of the most noted southern poets, novelists and story writers. In this list can be seen Henry w. Grady, Bill Arp, Joel Chandler Harris, Lucian Knight. Frank l.. Stanton. Charles w. Hubner and Mrs. William Lawson Peel
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
Forty Bales Cotton
 Bring Record Price
 To Chandler GrO1pe1-

bales each in the growers possession, there is very little cotton to be had at any market price.
 Egyptian cotton from Alexandria, 1t is said, is selling at $1.10 a pound on the eastern market. According to re- ports Great Britain aas restricted the exportation of Egyptian cotton only to England and the English possessions in which case it will leave the other countries of Europe without access to the Nile supply and they must then, naturally look to America and this producing section for their supply. It can readily be seen what another year will bring in the way of high prices to the cotton growers of the Salt River valley
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

man a chance. After hundreds of thousands of young men had been killed the excuse no longer existed. which has gone up relatively as fast in Europe as at home, his fixed income would not support him. He had 10 earn more Though he might not be very efficient, jobs were begging re- cipients, and he went back to work. He is not as fat as he was; but when he goes around to the cafe for his drink and dominoes, he is not making an effort at a good time-he is having one. He is in the great game, a liv- ing man; not a barnacle on the body polite
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
PARIS iDLERs DISAPPEARING

(Frederick Palmer in Golfers Weekly.)
 That familiar figure the rentier is disappearing from the cafes of Paris From the time that he left school a Frenchman used to save a certain DOT ton of his income in order to retire at 5O- Englishinen did the same in a lesser degree. At 90 your rentier had flgured out his monthly allowance and settled down upon it for the rest of his life. to do nothing except to get fat slipping yaricolored Hquods and to play dom1noes and sometimes dye his hair ana show he was still quite. fellow with the girls. His excuse for idle ness was that he was giving the young
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
DAY OF THE FISH COMING (National Geographical Society
 Rt11atino

Bulletin)
 hid you know that the aQuar1ums al every one of the American expositiohs from the Chicago Worlds Far lc the San Francisco snoy.a.lIaIte more visitors than any other exhibit! Likewise. that in cities where import ant aouariums now are located there are more visitors attracted to them than to geological gardens or art mu- scum? ,
 One asks, why? One might as well ask .sWhy is a fish story? The ma liened and neglected fish, simile for the man who lacks red blooded traits, nevertheless holds pre-emlnence m animal lore that is equalied oniy Dy the love story in human chronicle. And now comes a best seller, Mare Nostrum" in which the aquarium scene bids fair to have a literary inn mortality akin to the octopus struggle in Hugo's "Toilers of the Sea.
 In the explanation of this phenome non lies the scientific interest in fish. Recent discoveries indicate that the ocean depths hold many more varieties our knowledge of the kind that are caught and commonly eaten is meager.
 One government bureau can tell you approximately how many cattle will be ready for killing next year; ana an- other can estimate how many buffaio and elk still roam the western plains. But who can even guess at the herring off our shores, or what is the annual rate of the catching to their matching, or how soon the supply will be de- pleted, or very much about the 1ife ha- bitats, and diseases of herring?
 And yet all this information about herring, mackerel. salmon, trout( hali- but, and scores of other edible varie- ties of fish may be of tremendous inn portance in the face of dwindling dry land food production.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
---------o---- WHY "SPUD" FEELING APPEALS S

Feeling potatoes was profession unknown to fame until word came that the peelers of Chicago had formed a union. It develops that peeling po tatoes is a highly specialized calling. Earnings compare favorably with those of college professors and writers.
 The peelers are demanding $6 and three meals a day, with time and a half for overtime. William Robinson of Chicago has been elected president of the union. He is regarded as the champion potato peeler of the world and is reported open to motion pie ture engagements to peel potatoes against craftsmen "who even took the jacket offen' a spud.'
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
INHERITED TALENT

"Your daughter has fine touch, Mrs. Moriarity.'
 "Yis, so they be tellin' me: an sure 'tis no wonder, for she loves the pianny and niver tires of it; she has a great taste for moosic, but thin that's only natural for her grandfather had his skull broke wid a cornet at d tim perance picnic.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

Its good for business too said a cafe keeper. sThese rentiers thought they owned the place. They occupied a table for hours over one drink. Now they pass on and make room for some ore else.'
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

HEAVEN (Mary Carolyn Davies in the Touch
 Stone.) Heavern is pleasant town. Pleasant folk reside On it's streets, and upand down, Through the countrside. All the folk are neighborly; When we first moved in Most immaculate to see Clean and washed from sin. Greeting came from every side Kindly welcoming; This to folk who late have died Is pleasant thing. Heaven is a pleasant place, Fair it's hills and trees, But in any neighbours face Are no memories. Canada is planning to take care of an influx of not less than 60,000 Amer jeans this year.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
THE MEEK OF THE EARTH

See ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judg-
 ment; seek righteousness. seek meek ness it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lords anger.-Zephaniah ii, 8.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
STRAIN

American Legion Weekly.) Two microbes sat on a pantry-shelf. And watched with expression
 pained The milkman's stunts; both said at once,
 Our relations are getting strained"
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

erals are. being built that will supply the new territory with irrigation water as it is needed.
 With the coming of cotton to the Salt River valley, the town of Chan dler has taken on added building ac- tivities, and with every store building and residence of any kind, already oc- cupied, new business men and new residents in Chandler are waiting in line for the first opportunity to secure locations Within the past five months new business concerns of various kinds have entered the field, the First Ma tiona1 bank is arranging for it's open ing the first of March, a new, modern and up to date theater is being con structed, the o. $. Stapley company of Mesa is arranging for a hardware location here, the FoXworth- Bush lum- Der company of Mesa has stated it's in = tentions to locate a yard here, and other concerns of the valley have an eye on locations here as rapidly as buildings can be supplied.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
NO ESCAPE

NO ESCAPE
 Buffalo Commercially Diner-"You charged me more for this steak than you used to-" Restaurant Manager-'I have to pay more for it. The price of meat has gone up.''
 And the steak is smaller than it used to be-"
 That of course, is on. account of the scarcity of beef.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
By Emma Reid Ryan

spirit of comradeship and brotherhood as exists among the Kiwanians." said Mrs. Tarrant as she sat "secretary-ing" before her neat desk in the pretty club the government, as a matter of self preservation, is justified in imposing the rooms where more than 165 Kiwanians enjoy a moment of rest and quiet away from their arduous business duties. The Birmingham Kiwanis club has gathered together the incest lot of men that 1 have ever known--courteous, gallant. withal splendid, big business men, men whom it is an honor to call friend.
 The activities of the Kiwanis club" Mrs Tarrant continued, embraces ev- erything that is big and fine and civic and philanthropic. l thing the incest thing the Kiwanians have done was their Christmas party for 100 little chill dren at the Tutwiler on Christmas Eve. when they lad a marvellous Christmas tree and real chimney and Kiwan- ian santa Claus and all sorts of beauti- ful things for the little tots. It was a wonderful sight and one that was in- spring and appealing. This was only one of the many things that the Xii wanis club has done, for on every pub- lie and civic movement they are right there with the goods, ready and willing to do their part"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
: Try Making Your OUra
 Cough Remedy You can save about $2, and have better remedy than the ready
 made kind. Easily done.
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If you combined the curative proper. ties of every known ready made cough remedy, you probably could not get as much real curative. power as there is in this simple homemade cough syrup, which is easily prepared in a few minutes.
 Get from any druggist 21s ounces of Pinex, pour it into pint bottle and fill the bottle with syrup, using. either plain granulated sugar syrup, clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, as de- sired. The result is full pint of really better cough syrup than you could buy ready-made for three times the money. Tastes pleasant and never spells
 This Pinex and Syrup preparation gets right at the cause of a cough and gives almost immediate relief. 1t loos- ems the phlegm, stops the nasty throat tickle and heals the sore, irritated membranes so gently and easily that it is really astonishing.
 A days use will usually overcome the ordinary cough and for bronchitis, croup, hoarseness and bronchial asthma, there is nothing better
 Pinex is a most valuable concen- trated compound of genuine Norway pine extract, and has been used for generations to break up severe coughs.
 To avoid disappointment, ask your druggist for "21a ounces of Pinex' with full directions, and don't accept anything else. Guaranteed to give ab- solute satisfaction or money promptly refunded The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
PRESBYTERIAN LOCAL
 UNION TO MEET

The local union of the women of the Presbyterian churches will meet this afternoon at ? o'clock at the Woodlawn Presbyterian church.
 The address of the afternoon by pr. J. A. MacSporran, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, on '1nterdenomi- national Church Movement" will be of interest to all denominations, and a cor dial invitation is extended to women of other denominations, as well as of Pres byterian churches. The programme is as follows:
 Devotional exercises, conducted by la dies of Woodlawn church.
 Memorial service for Mrs. Daly, late secretary of local union.
 Business of local union.
 Short talk on "Intercessary Prayer by Mrs. E. R. Smith
 Address, '1nterdenominationa Church Movement by Dr. J. A. MacSporran, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
lN NE of the lovehest of the recent
 | weddings was celebrated yester- W day afternoon at o'clock a-


 day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of the brides parents, Prof. and Mrs. s. J. Puniam. at East Lake, when their daughter. Miss Nellie Pull liam became the bride of Mir. Manley Eugene Moor.
 The living room. where the cere- meny was solemnized. was attraetively decorated with pink and white carna- tions and southern smilax. hand some altar was arran,V-s with palms and ferns. about which were grouped tall white cathedral candies.
 Before the entrance of the wedding party Mrs. Wayland Jones sang Be cause" and At Dawning" and during the ceremony softly rendered "Annle Laurie"
 The wedding march was played by Miss Louise Heacock.
 The little ribbon bearers. who, with pink and white ribbons. formed the aisle through which the wedding party approached the altar. were Virginia Eagles and Eulalie Hendricks who wore dainty frocks of white organdie with pink ribbon trimmings, and Lomi- mer Hendricks and Sumner Ives in white satin suits.
 The ringbearer was little Miss Mar iorie Smith. who also wore white or gandie, with pink ribbons and carried the ring in a white rose.
 Miss Lois Washington, the maid of honor was attred in beautiful cos tune of coral pink georgette, over pink satin. with large black hat. Her flow CTS were sweetheart" roses.
 The young bride, a lovely brunei en- tered with her father. who gave her in marriage. Her exquisite wedding gown was of white georgette, made over white satin and trimmed with silver roses and ostrich plumes. She wore big white hat and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and val ley lilies.
 The groom was attended by MT. E1- wis R. Campbell of Bowling Green, Ky, as best man.
 Rev. Charles Williams of Howard College spoke the beautiful and inn pressive words of the marriage serv- ice.
 Following the ceremony an informal reception was held. at which were pres ent about hundred relatives and inti- mate friends.
 Prof. and Mrs. Pulliam and the bride and groom were assisted in receiving by Mrs. M. L. Moor. mother of the groom; Mrs. Charles D. Williams, Mrs. P. r. Salter of Montgomery. sister of the bride: Mrs. E. J. Robinson and Mrs. H. F. Washington.
 The brides book was kept by Miss Annlie sem.
 In the dining room the table was centered with crystal basket of val ley lilies and a plate luncheon was served.
 Those who assisted in receiving here were Miss Alta Larkin. Miss Bessie Mae Brasfield, Miss Gladys Wellington, Miss Elizabeth Miller and Miss Lois Williams.
 Immediately after the reception MT. and Mrs. Moor left for a wedding trip in the south. following which they will be at home for the winter with Prof. and Mrs Pulliam. at 210 South Eigh- ieth street.
 Mrs. Moor travelled in gown of blue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
SPANISH AMERICAN
 CLUE TO MEET

There will be a meeting of the Span- ish- American Club this evening from to 10. in the directors room of the Bir mingham Civic Association. at which time an interesting programme will be carried out and all Spanish-speaking people and students of Spanish are cor dialiy invited to be present.
 Among other features on the pro- gramme will be readings and recita tions by Mrs. J. NJ. Gonzalez an the legend of San Juan. Porto Rico. by Miss Annie Movitz. and 8 short address on timely topic by MT Harold Newman. Conversation and games designed to train the ear of the student members will be on the programme weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22

she is right there with the tomahawk to scalp the person who would defame any Indian brave of her wigwam. She opens shop at S50 o'clock in the morn ing and goes home al D. m. She talks, thinks, dreams, eats and sleeps Kiwanis.
 She is the only woman in Birmingham who sports a Kwanis pin on the lapel
 of her coat, and when coats are not in vogue and the weather is warm, waists
 don't get too thin or filmy to evade that official "K."
 Mrs. Tarrant became connected with the club last June, following the mem orable convention, and, unlike the ugly girl. she had to give only one debut party-the first one took" and she 1 wears well. Every member of the club is for Mrs. Kiwanis, first, last and all | the time She has developed point of contact with the membership that is un- doubtedly an asset to any club, that splendid faculty for keeping in touch
 with the membership and handling club attendance records.
 Mrs Kiwanis" has demonstrated to club members that the female of the | species is more effective than the male,
 when it comes to getting things done. 1 If she wants a picture framed, new curtain, a rug, sign, a record book. a desk chair or what not she just kinder" hints, don't you know, woman 1 like that the said addition is needed, should be added, or is wanted and the darn thing is done in about the next 45 l minutes. Of if it is slow getting around, she resorts to eonfiscation and
 nobody eyer kicks or complains but on
 the other hand, is proud of the rpivilege. 1 Imagine the sHon. Jeff doing things l like that when he was secretary, or Mir Clarence M. Wiley, unless they happened to be on good terms with the
 sheriff or an undertaken.
 It takes a real squaw to do that be- ] lieve. me.
 I've never seen such beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22

calls up the boys, arranges for special luncheons, gets out invitations, letters to members who are i'll, passes along the club jazz and gossip, and in thou sand ways has a man beat a city block. This is her little home, where she keeps house for her boys, and she is known as Mrs. Kiwanis' and to them she is the housekeeper of the wigwam. There fore, the Indians place of repose. and meeting his fellow member is always cheerful, respectable and has that wholesome atmosphere that it could never otherwise have. The club then retains the secretary who knows how to put things over, and his assistant executes the plans mapped out.
 And as usual" said the Hon. Jeff. "T am glad to see that Birmingham is leading in progressive steps in Kiwanis. We are going to go after bigger things this year at Portland, such as making Mercer Barnett international president but the little things at home--thft is, the details of the local club life is what attribute the success of our club to- No one man has made the Birmingham club, no one committee, nor no one set of officers-it's the everlasting team work of every bloomin' soul on the ros- ter"
 No sooner did this conversation take place than Kiwanis, which stands for everything progressive and big and fine, offered the delightful position of assistant secretary of the local Xii wanis club to Mrs. Tarrant, and a de- hghtful little visit to her the other day revealed theTfact that she is just about the most loyal. enthusiastic. rampant, fighting devoted little member of the camp that we have with us today,
 She believes (and she's a smart wom- an, tool that every dog gun" man who goes under the Kiwanis banner is as good as gold, the very best in his line, and if he is ever attacked by any one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-22
INTER-FRATER CLUB
 ORGANIZED

InterFrater is the name of the new club recently organized in the rooms of the Birmingham Athletic club. Follow ing is the list of officers and members: Robert l.. Steadham, president; Grady L. Morrow. vice president; John D. Har- ris, secretary and treasurer; Howard Foster, social secretary.
 The board of governors will consist of the other six charter members, who are the following: o. Wilson Harris, chair man; Claude Hendrix, Charles Brown, Dorance D. Herndon, Sam E. Eddie. An drew D. Harris.
 The date of the opening ball to be given by the -Frater Club will be announced later.