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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
The Passing Shoe

WON'T that simplify the revoiu-
tionsf
INSTEAD of being divided into
TWO political parties the women
TO listen to their conversation
LEAD one to think that their
NATURAL division is two parties
WHICH are the straight liners
AND the bouffant hippers.
woman may not
KNOW when she's we'll Off
But you bet your sweet life
SHE knows when the
HAVING authority TO call film
woman
AN actress let US proceed to elasaif.
THE custard pie san actor.
THE great trouble with this country
1T seems to us is that 1t
Is full or people VINO "ohoef
WHY they don't succeed
INSTEAD of wondering
HOW they are going TO.
THE world is gradually going better
THERE are not nearly so many
MANDoLTNs and guitars
IN barbershops as there used TO be
AND there is anly a sprinkling
OF ukeleles while tenor voices
ARE almost extinct
FALLING stars are becoming
COMMON occurrence in movie LAND
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

tonsoral ornamentaton have shocked the elderly
and stain. He remains unmoyed.
He the girls may their dresses high
the bottom at the top as they please.
They may roll down their stockings any distance so
far as he is concerned And they paint and pow
their faces bob their hair suit their
That said the superintendent, is matter between the
girls their parents If the parents satisfied.
that makes it satisfactory BIN.
School authorities he explains. have business
to interfere with any pupils of dress no
right interfere with parents perogatives--one OF
which is the right their children they
them to be dressed. The school superintendent
York is probably old-fashioned enough to believe
his neghbors attend to their private affairs with
GOT orders from his office
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

THE Guinea infant
Is buried in sand up to its
NATURAL waist line
WHENEVER the mother is busy.
AND this may work all right IN
Guinea
But If 1t were tried in this
IMMEDIATE neighborhood
We imagine some of the infants we
HAVE heard would lift
THEMSELVES out by their lung
power.
III the children OF light
DIDN'T always act so superior
TO the children of darkness
PROBABLY there wouldn't be so
MANY of the latter
WE have read much
ABOUT dimpled elbows but
IN all our experience they
HAVE never protruded themselves
INTO our personal experience.
pound of raisins
AND a cake OF yeast in
GROCERY store ordar
NOW causes more comment
IN the neighbofhood
THAN case of beer inadvertently
BROUGHT to the front door
USED to cause.
WELL let the Central American
UNITE under one government
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvicEJ


DEFIANCE. OHIO, Sept.-LiYlnS
hundred years or more il simple
matter If you take the word Of Fran
els Ferdinand Mekus. Who a few days
ago celebrated his 110th birthday.
When asked his recipe for a long
life he said:
Quit eating nick-nacks.' Eat only
solid, substantial food.
walk when you have TO so any
where Forget the flivver. Use your
legs. and. finally
Play lots OF pinochle."
Sounds simple. but the Defence
centenariau says that observance Of
these three rules has seen Aim safely
TO a life span far beyond that enjoyet
by the average man, and from all ap-
pearances he is good for many a year
more.
So far as food goes he is a lover of
plain and simple fare. Pie and cake
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
Centenorian and Then Some Gives
Three Rules to Assure Longevity

he long ago marked oil his menu a.
being neither wholesome nor satisfy
ing. but as for meat vcgeta blcs and
bread-hot and cold--he cats sub
stantial meal as busy workingmar
Long walks and cards are his diver
sion. On his one hundredth birtn-
day ne walked six miles and then So
down to a hearty noon-daY meal.
Although a resident Of the Unit
States for more than fifty years n
speaks no English. His formula fol
a long and happy life was translated
from his native German by daughter.
What does he think of prohibit
ton" the interviewer asked.
1T wouldn't be safe to ask him,
the daughter said, and refused to
translate the query.
On the tobacco question. Mr.. Mekus
is a distinct liberal When not eat
ing. during his waking hours. no al
ways has pipe in his mouth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
HOW MUCH
DO YOU KNOW?

Who wrote. None but the brave
deserve the fair"
Who was the first outcast and
vagabond7
9-What is the name of the explos-
i've which is represented by the initials
IT N T?'
f-How much does a 1.-THE represent?
5-What are the leading cattle sta
ties?
6--How much money was spent for
postage in this country last year?
How much does a quart of milk
weight
s-What fish are able TO open an
oyster?
9-How long has football been nlaN-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
AN oI.n-FAsHInNEn MAN

In these days OF frenzed criticism of womens
clothes mems habits and general spirit Of intolerance
about trfes, it than merely refreshing find
in a responsible position whose feet firmly
but stubborny planted upon familiar ground. Is
inspiring The superintendent OF public schools of
York. Pa, has been petitoned perhaps beseged and
nagged by excellent people of good intentions Danish
from school all girls whose utra-modern dress and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS
QUESTIONS

How high is the Natural Bridge
of Virginia? Ans. Two hundred feet
high.
What is an Orangeman? Ans
4 Protestant Irishman.
3-What was the Ostend Manifesto
Ans. 1t was issued during Pierce &
administration and declared that Cuoa
must belong TO the United States.
What is a palimpsest? Ans. II
is parchman in which the Original
writing has been rubbed out and ne,,
writing substituted.
S-what is the Rialto2 Ans 1t is
bridge over the Grand Canal In
Venice.
6-What is the name of the headquar
tiers of the London police? Ans. Scot
land Yards.
What is the meaning of Terra
Firma?" Ans. The words mean dry
land
S-What is the origin of Tory? Ans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

1t Is said to have come from toruigh.
meaning robber.
s-When did the use of Uncle Sam
commence2 Ans. During the war OF
ISf2
lo-Why is St yitus dance go called?
Ans. Because st. Vitus was thought
TO have control over hysterical com
plants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

Despite the stories that Charlie Chaplin has all
London at his feet scarcely to hear of the
kings standing in line to catch a glimpse of him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26
LESS HASTE IN MARRIAGE.

Connecticut has been state that catered espec-
tally couples seeking 1t has had the repu-
of being piece whittier the ove-lorn could
fee have the tied almost without appreciahly
checking speed the car. place too,
where they curious whether there were
previous marriages undissoved. If the had the
price aud the girl, he mention that he had
another wife home For Illustration An
drews-Tatnau This reputation brought much
business the parsons and Justices of the
of easy money
However the Legislators appear to have conelud-
that II less haste manifest in getting married
the might be tighter and hold longer least
they have passed law requiring that five days eapse
between the application for license and the issuing
of the This doubtless is intended give those
contemplating matrmony time to reflect It will have
the effect necessarily. of preventing a couple from fall
ing in love. proposal and acceptance getting
ried all in afternoon 1t at least some de-
liberation. longer wait than is often the Pre-
viously the loophole permitting have
wives without being guilty Of bigamy had been closed
These regulations should tend make marriage
in Connecticut bit important than inviting a
girl to have ice soda. 1t NAV rob par
and justices of business and present dis
couraging outlook to lawyers who specialize in
divorce cases; otherwise it should have good effect
Marriage is not afternoons picnic seri-
Gus If 1t is entered into seriously is
likely to be more serious.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

Blood tests are now suggested as a
means of finding out whether people
are engaged in work suited to theri
hsalth and temperament.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

Some tobacco manufacturers announce their in
tention to make better cigars The barn floor
sweepings would De improvement on the barn
yard filings.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

Oarsmen in the early days OF the
English university boat races rowed in
top hats.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

MEMBERS OF THE Ku Klux Khan call them
selves the invisible empire lot of folks can't it,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

SOME BARRIERS do not appear to discern that to
have prices is the way do shaving.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

IN GARY the cost OF necessities has drop
ped materially Divorce lawyers have their fees
from 800 to $50
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

A FASHION NOTE for men says "simpleness and
naturalness will characterize mems this
fall and winter. Most furnish the nrst
tiai.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-26

ed in England?
1O-What are fast" colors?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
T G0 GET 'EM'' IS
 NEW CLUB NAME
Women Maccabees Benefit Organize to Aid "Stay-at-
 Home" Members

The "I Go and Get Elm club is a new club for Birmingham.
 It was just formed yesterday-by the Womens Benefit association of the Maccabees at Fraternal hall, where a party in honor of '"stay- at home" members was given. r
 The party was given by the mem bers of the Birmingham Review, No. 25, with Mrs. s. A. Middleton and Mrs. J. B. Fuqua as the entertainment committee.
 > Mrs. Pearl II. Croy, state com mander. was the first speaker on the programme, and aroused much enthu- siasm in explaining the new phases of the work.
 A solo dance by Miss Ethlin Web Der. solo by Miss Virginia Young and an Indian love song by Miss Iris Martin, were enjoyed The refresh ment committee, composed of Mrs. T. NJ Young, Mrs. J. J. Schirl and Mrs. Jessie Taylor served many dainties.
 The T Go Get Elm club is divided into two sections. with Mrs. Gazella Thaxler and Mrs. Beulah Alexander as captains. Members are to bring the "stay-at- home" members and new members to the meeting. Prizes are to be given to the best workers upon the arrival of Mrs. Bina M. West su- preme commander. in February. when a general celebration will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
CHINA RELICS ARE
 GIVEN ID HOWARD
Former Student Delivers Lec- ture on Celestial Empire
 and Presents Trophies

j. T. Williams. returned mis- sionary from China, spoke to the Howard college students In chapel yesterday morning, displaying sev- eral valuable relics which he has pre- sented to Howard. It was announced that Dr. w. F. Wilkes will deliver an address on alumni day, Friday, Sep tember 30 MT. Williams has been m China since 1915, and is returning immediately
 MT. Williams was formerly of Clan ton and graduated from Howard col lege in 1909. He told the students many interesting facts about China and It's customs. He displayed sev- eral interesting things which he had collected while in China, and has given them to the institution, Among them was mandarin robe of high class. which was worn by the gov ernor of a Chinese province before the revolution of 1911. Another val uable relic is a piece of silk on which Chinese Emperor to one of his gov ernors. Other things are Chinese books, idols and household articles.
 In announcing the address Friday by pr. Wilkes, President Dawson b. gins new custom, that of having some prominent alumni of the insti- tuition to address the students and faculty one day each month. pr. Wilkes of Albany is a graduate of Howard college in 1908, and is con. sidered one of the most prominent Baptist pastors of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
STATE CAMPAIGN,
 FIRE EDUCATION
Movement Started to Use Part of Taxes for Spread
 ing Information

A state campaign to educate tho public concerning the damage done by fires each year will be in ag rated if favorable action is talk ea a letter sent to tine state fire wsra by the Junior Chamber of Comaf asking him to appropriate surf funds for this purpose from the rs enue from the special fire insufaacs companys tax.
 Under the act of the legislature q 1919 creating the office of state f,rs warden a tax of two-fitths of aaa per cent is levied on the gross nrs miums of the fire insurance H0a panies doing business in the ltat9 for the purpose of supporting thia of flee. Last year the amount gctte from this tax exceeded the sa iarS of the warden by $3lO00, and this amount went back into the general fund of the state.
 Members of the Junior Chamber or Commerce are not sure whether the fire warden has authority to set aside enough of this fund to con duet a campaign or not, but he has agreed 10 get the opinion of the att torney general upon the question. 1t is believed that in as much as this tax Is levied against the fire insur- ance companies as a class. the fund should be used exclusively for the purpose of fire prevention, or it will cause them to pay into the gen. eral fund of the state more than their just taxes.
 October l0,' has been officially de- clared fire prevention day, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce hopes that the special campaign may be started at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
MLEND0N MAKES
 REPLY ID BARRETT
Says He Has Criticized Dr. Barrett Only on His
 Public Record

D. E. McLendon. candidate for pres ident of the city commission, yester- day issued statement in reply to the speech made by Dr. N. A. Barrett in West End Monday night. It reads as follows:
 In the speech at West End Mon day evening, pr. Barrett made a statement that if he had known the facts I am sure he would not have made, but it seems to be one of his characteristics in trying to handle matters that he knows nothing about
 He says in part that the only ex- ecutive experience McLendon has had was as president of an auto acces- series concern and director of den- tai supply company, both of which are bankrupt, he charged
 He knows about as much about these two businesses as he did about the plans and seating capacity of the auditorium.
 The fact in the case of the busi- ness concern is 1 took some stock in a corporation composed of some of Btrmingham's best citizens in the handling of an auto rim and I sold my stock and had no interest what ever in it when 1t went into the hands of receiver. As to the Birmingham Dental Manufacturing company, that company has never been in bank ruptcy, and the assets of that com pany are s100,0o0, with liabilities not over S10.000. We are working about 10 men and are manufacturing goods every day.
 T might also say for pr. Barrett's information that l am one of the or ganizers and directors of an institu- ton organized in Birmingham about seven years ago incorporated at s100,- 900 and now has an authorized capi- tai of s10.000,000, owning it's own home on First avenue and doing busi- ness here. in Indianapolis, Louisville and Chicago, and opening in New York, Buffalo and several other cities. This institution has several thousand stockholders here and has never paid less than per cent divi- dends.
 pr Barrett is older than I. and would like for him to tell the people of this city. of the enterprises that he has attempted to help put over in helping to build Birmingham and give employment to anyone. I have not criticized pr. Barrett on any of his personal transactions. only his public record. and I must insist that in the future he refrains from any attack of this kind unless he is sure he can prove it.
 He is only trying to hedge from the real issues of the campaign. What the people want to know is why you dodge the questions by trying to deal in personalities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
iNDICT CONNECTS ON MURDER CHARGE.
Bill Farley Charged With Staying J. H. Pool By Jef-
 ferSon Grand Jury

Earl Shaffer and Jesse Simone, convicts at Flat Top mines, were indicted on charges of murder in the first degree by the Jefferson county grand jury in a partial report made to Judge William E. Fort in the criminal division of the circuit court. These men are alleged to have killed Frank Marshall another convict, in an abandoned part of the mines sew eral days ago, when they thought he had disclosed their conspiracy to rynamite way out of the prison Shaffer was serving two life terms and 40 years additional for murder.
 Bill Farley was indicted. on a charge of murder. and is alleged to have killed J, II. Pool several days ago at New Castle, According to the allegations the shooting grew out Of a difficulty between their children. Others against whom indictments were returned are as follows;
 sam Davis Sylvester Bryant, James Tanner, burglary and grand larceny, buying, receiving or conceal ing stolen property: John Culpepper, assault and battery with weapon; J. 1T. Brown, assault with Intent to murder; Bill Farley, murder In the first degree; Bray Haynes, robbery; Daniel Prince, John Oates, James Tanner, grand larceny, buying, re- ceiying or concealing stolen prop erty: George Riley. robbery; John Bailey, assault with intent to rape; Cora Gibson. assault and battery with a weapon; George Riley, Bray Haynes, rape; Ike Moore, Otis Hea- drix and Holley Hendrix. distillins or violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
Smyer and Assistants
 Praised By Main Office

Congratulations were sent to Post master R. B. Smyer and the other officials of the local post office by J. W. Johnston, acting first assist ant postmas ster general, upon the ef- ficient way the local office was moved from the old building to the new. In a letter to Mr. Smyer, MT. Johnston says:
 T am grateful to note the prompt manner in which the change was made and wish to congratulate both you and your employees for your ef- forts in effecting the change in lo- cation without any material inter- ruption in service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
FIRST REHEARSAL
 OF 1000 CHORUS
Local Singers Will Meet To- night In TutWIler Hotel
 Ballroom

The first rehearsal of the grand chorus of 1000 voices who will sing at the pageant of the Birmingham semi centennial will be held tonight at s o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel, according to the an nouncement of Mrs. w. J. Adams. chairman of the music committee of the semi-centennial.
 The pageant chorus will be one of the largest ever assembled in the city, and will be one of the features of the celebration. Special music has been selected.
 The epochs in the history of Bir mingham will be represented in the selections rendered.
 Practically all the musical organ nations and church choirs of the city will be represented in the chorus. All those participating have been re- quested to meet tonight promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
CHICKEN DEMAND IS FAR BEYOND SUPPLY SAYSLEGHORN KING
Trucks Believes Backyard
 X Poultry Farms Should Be ' Encouraged In Every v Possible Way

T love chickens--I mean the egg laying kind" said D. Trucks, 1721 Avenue F, Ensley, when asked why poultry business. MT. Trucks is one of the best known poultry men of the south, his white leghorn farm, To- cated near Mulga, is perhaps known as widely as any of the industries of the Magic City.
 T repeat that I love my business" continued MT. Trucks, T think that that is prime recipe for success in any line or business. I was born and reared on farm and had known no other life until a few years ago when it became necessary Tor me 10 establish business headquarters in the city,
 T have over 5000 fowls on my farm but they all seem to know me as intimately as though 1 had only handful. 1 have been entirely free from any drawbacks, such as disease or lack of sales since I established my poultry farm nine years ago. I soon saw that the white leghorn was tic must piOliIlC tSS layer ana Tn ehe most demand, accordingly l set my goal in that line and some say that I have succeeded"
 When asked about the local sales Mr. Trucks, answered, Tt is sur- prislng to know how many country people live in the city. l am always receiving small order from some housewife who wishes to establish a backward poultry farm and believe me 1t pays to encourage that spirit. unfortunately in some localities it is almost impossible to keep the fowl but this could be remedied if you ever determined the cause. which In most cases Is easy, l now have more orders for bullets than could be filled in a year.
 Asked about his coming exhibit at the state fair MT. Trucks said. 'Oh, you needn't worry about that. We have never missed yet and have always won prizes which stand very much in our favor this year." was the answer, received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-29
CARRIERS ID SHOW
 POLE RATE CAUSE
Traffic Association Asks for Probe--Tariff 15 Per Cent
 Higher Than Lumber

At the request of the Birmingham Traffic association. the Alabama public service commission has is- sued a citation to all the Alabama carriers ordering them to appear be- fore that body on October to show cause why they should not apply the same rates on telegraph and tele- phone poles that apply on lumber
 At the present time rates on tele- phone and telegraph poies are 15 per cent higher than those on lumber, and the local body feels that there is no reason why the same rates should not apply. The difference in rates particularly affects the Ala bama Power company, the Advance Lumber company, the Dixie Con struction company and the Birming- ham Railway Light and Power com pany in the Birmingham district.
 Should the rates be lowered on these poles the Birmingham and Ala bama firms creosoting and selling them will be able to meet competi- tlon at greater distance from the state than they are now able to do.
 C. r.. Jones of the traffic bureau. and 0. l.. Bum, of the Chamber of Commerce, will represent Birming- nam at the hearing in Montgomery.