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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
MUCH ENGINEERING. WORK FACES CITY.
Railway Crossings, Sewerage and Other Improvements to
 Get Attention

Improvements within the city to be completed within the next few years totalling an expenditure of approxi- mately s1O,ooo,O 900 are now under con sideration.
 The largest proportion of this amount will be expended in the solu- ton of grade crossings within the city limits. Two units of the grade sepa- ration proposition have already been completed, the First avenue viaduct and the Twenty-first street vieduct Fourteenth, Eighteenth and Twentieth streets arc now under consideration by the railroads involved for the opening of negotiations for the elim- ination of these dangerous crossings.
 This may also inc,uue the Twenty fourth street crossing and possibly several others. It is said that there Is possibility of the opening of streets that do not as yet cross the tracks in the event that the railroads can come to terms at some future time.
 There has been some talk of raising g the Alabama Great Southern, South ern, and Louisville and Nashville tracks to permit the traffic to pass beneath the tracks. This would make some of the crossings graded be- heath the tracks and those that all ready completed will pass above. The Twenty first street vladuct wat raised to sufficient level to allow lor the changes planned by the Louisville and Nashville railroad al the time this viaduct was built.
 Relief sewers for tho downtown districts have been under considera- ton for some time. This will involve several changes in the present sani- tary system and the expenditure of considerable money, but will fully pay for itself In the savings on dam ages after heavy rains. experts say.
 Storm flood sewers In tho Valley creek district are being planned with the cooperation of several of the large industrial plants of that sec ton that are dependent upon the water from Valley creek. At present after heavy rain the streets arc flooded over large areas. and 1t has become urgent that some steps bs taken at once to stop this damage source.
 Steps may be taken within a shor. time to relieve the drainage conges. ton fin the large sewers near Smith. park. The present capacity of these sewers is not sufficient to take care of the areas drained by the sewers
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ment of missions in the church from It's beginning in America. A large number of local people will take part in 1t. IL is free.
 An honor guest of the conference Is returned missionary who Is on furlough from her work in Alaska. She is Miss Blackwell of Henderson. x. C., and while here will talk num- Der of times. She is stopping with Mrs. Middleton s. Barnweli. She has spent five years in Alaska and what she will have to say promises to be interesting.
 The feature speaker of the assem- blage is to be Right Rev. Henry J. Mkell bishop of Atlanta. He will address the conference Wednesday night at the Advent church..
 The wife of Alabama's former gov ernor. Mrs. Charles Henderson, is president of the auxiliary body of women for the Alabama diocese. A large number of reports will be heard, and business matterss attend ed to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
PACKAGES MUST BE.
 SECURELY WRAPPED.
Postmaster Smyer Says Pack ages Will Be Refused Not
 Properly Wrapped

Postmaster R. D. Smyer has re- ceiyed instructions from the post master general in Washington to re- fuse to accept any packages which are not securely wrapped, tied and otherwise protected against reason able damage. Many suits have been filed in this office as in many other offices throughout the United States for damage claims which could be averted If strict attention was paid to postal orders on the part of the senders, according to the bulletin is- sued by the postmaster general.
 MT. Smyer states that unless every package is wrapped and tied securi- ly 1t will be turned down at the win dow. and If the package Is mailed through the drop It will be held until the rules are complied with by the senders before 1t win be mailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
AROUND THE 'tHAM"
ny HENRY VANCE

That reminds me. Wonder who the eensors think put the sin in cinema?
 Bnlboards say "The storm" Is play Ing at the Jefferson, Bet that show would get q cold reception in Tampa. There goes John Taylor He's Just back from Georgia. Says he and John Hornady are going to publish "The Book of Atlanta" John Horna- dy has Just had published tho Book of Birmingham" More nifty title would have been tho Book of John." But, I believe that's been used be- fore, eh wot? Here we are at Crooks Corner" Not many out to- day. It's too rainy. My flag is out. Not a match. While signing for the good old days of free lunches, why doesn't somebody put in sigh or so for the good old days of free matches. They used to throw out flock or so with every purchase. Now they brownie man to death. Oh. well I'll spend q penny. What do care for expenses.
 Golf Expert
 Irwin Troste. manager of the sport goods department at Loyeman's. They say that bird is getting so Gool on the course that he can write his name with nlblic. What, ho. Abe Williams. Abe holds the whistling championship of all weights for tn 5 south. Shakes the most wicked warble you ever heard. Well, I'll swami That's not a blimp, after all. It's Forney Gay waddling up the street. Hard times nothing. Forney looks like he's getting three squares q day. and sometimes between meals. Forney was telling me that one about --(Oh, well I might have known that wouldn't pass the blue pencii)
 Not much doing on the streets. It's the lull after the big week of cele- bration, guess. People putting those costumes they wore in the pageant away in moth balls. Won't need 'em for another 50 years. Got to givo
 ,rton close, however. for doing things up right. He gave Mss Bir- hingham q shower on the last day of her anniversary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
KENDRICK RETURNS

Julien Kendrick. city engineer. has returned to his office In the city hall after a brief leave of absence to at- tend the convention of the American Society for Municipal Improvement held in Baltimore last week.
 The organization Is made up of city engineers and men interested in en- gineering work from all parts of the United States and Canada. A general revision was made at this session or the society concerning sewer and paving specifications that may have an effect upon the future construction In this line in Birmingham
 Mir. Kendrick has been from time to time an officer of the society and has seldom failed to be present at the annual gatherings and the best trained men in the country on en- gineering subjects. He Is an ex- president of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
EUents of Today
 In Birmingham
ssO.44l.4ss.O7
Axis club lureheon at o'clock a,

Axis cIub luncheon at o'clock at tho TutRiIer hotel.
 ADJUSTMENTS. Jefferson TheRtre-srhe Storm" Lyrio-Keith vaudeville and pie tures.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudevilIe and sie- lures.
 Mnjestic--aLife's Shop Window, ]. Naddocks-Park Players. Alcazar-Pnuiine Frederick in ssrke Sting of the Lssh."
 Trianon--sThe Girl from Gods Country"
 strand-MarY Pickford in ssLittle Lord FauntferOy."
 Galsx-Constance Binney in tSThe Case of Becky.p
 Rialto--SsThe Mysterious Rider" Five Points Theatre-Wsnda Flaw ley in "A Kiss In Time," and the ~MilIfon-DoIinr Orchestral" RoynI-Fenture drama. comedy and news.
 PrIuccss--SeriRl drama and comedy. 0deOn--Serlnl drama and comedy. Miles School of Dsncing-Dancing at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
B DIARIES ARE QUALIFIED IN THE
 GRADE A CLASS
Health Department Satisfied Majority of Milk Handling Houses Endeavoring to
 Follow City'S Rulings

Twenty-three dairies are now op- erating under the provisions of the new milk code and hold permits is- sued in accordance with it's require ments.
 The applications of about twenty others are now receiving consider alton and all details will be com pleted within the present week and permits issued to them which will bring more than half of the entire milk supply of the city under the specifications and requirements of the new regulation.
 Progress Is being made in the en- forcement of the milk code and the efforts being made by the dairymen to meet the requirements are entirely satisfactory to the department of health, according to Dr, J. D. Dowl- ing, city and county health officer. The activities In this direction will continue until all milk sold in the city will have official approval.
 Monthly List
 At the end of each month, Dr. Bowling said. a statement will be prepared for publication showing the results, of such tests as are made and the information published will be in tended to indicate the true quality of the milk.
 Following is list of the twenty three dairymen who have met the requirements of the milk code. II L. Bailey being the only one thus far to reach the certified milk mark. the remainder attaining Grade A. raw milk:
 IL l.. Bailey W. E. Baker X sons. J. .Beardsn. $. l.. Brewster & sons c.owdus & Vega, Hav.s SS Fuqua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01

'It's q chill wind that does mo- body sgood." Don't know whether that's quoting the bally bard correct ly or not. but this Is chill wind, all right. November 1, on the morrow. Rain. That cold, drizzly rain, that seems to penetrate snen eravenettes and go through to the marrow. But, happy faces l see on the streets. Men, some in khaki. almost all of them wearing leggins. Tho springy step, the happy look of anticipation, Looks like they're carrying slide trombones in those leather cases. Nope. Guns. They're off for the countryside. The first day of November sees the open season on birds. They want to be on the ground at daybreak. There goes Dolly Ringing. Dolly says he's Hitting the rail for point below Selma. Got two dogs down there," says Dolly. Never tried 'em out, but tho handlers say they're the two fastest dogs in Alabama. Get Q chance to see tomorrow. If they're there, I'll bring two sheep skins back. Give em diploma. If not. III bring two dog skins back.
 Shots Like Babe
 Great sport--hunting. But I never could get the blooming birds to stand still. They either want to run on the ground, or fly. Now. if you go fishing, and don't catch any fish. there's the market. Take some fish home anyway. for stall. But. you can't buy birds. When it comes to bird shooting I'm kinder like Babe Ruth. I hit 'em where they ain't.
 Wei, I'll amblc along. Seems like the rain soaks in worse when you stand still. And, have no umbrella. There goes Kid Mooney, or l believe he signs his checks ID. IL" Kid used to saunter in tho old days, when he was q newspaper man, writing sports for the Ledges. All business now, with that brisk step. Man shows more speed chasing dollars than he does chasing news. B. H. is manaRer of the Trianon and Rialto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
kIWANIANS TO TELL JUST WHAT HAPPENED
 BEHIND THE SCENES

Kiwanians who took part in the semi pageant will be called upon at the luncheon of the club today to give an account of what happened behind the scenes on the stage at Avondale park, and par t!cularly how they managed to keep quiet for so long time.
 Special orders to report have been issued to J. Mercer Barnett who. dressed as the devil. represented iron in the spectacle; Harold McDermott. who represented coal, and Ted Joy, who represented limestone.
 The luncheon will begin promptly lat l o'clock, and will be held as usual, at the Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
JOINT MEETING OF
 FLYING ORGANIZATION

The Birmingham Flying club and the United States observation squad : ron will hold joint open meeting tomorrow night nt o'clock In the Chamber of Commerce. All men in terested in the club or squadron have been invited to attend.
 The full strength of the 135th ob- servation squadron being recruited by the Birmingham Flying club will be 115 men, 25 commissioned off : cers and 90 enlisted. At present there are vacancies for about 40 enlisted men and two officers. Inquiries re- garding the vacancies should be directed to Sumter Smith at Ara(n 7SoO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
LEASES HOTEL

Tke Reiman hotel in Greenwood. Miss. has been leased by J. Wallacs Wheeler. chief clerk of the Tutwiler hotoi. for the past four years, who will leave the city the later part of next month to take charge. January 1. 1922
 The hotel has 50 rooms, and is in a city of 1s.oo0 inhabitants, near the Yazoo river, in the delta sIr. Wheeler will be both the Lngree A.>i proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
33,664 CHILDREN
 IN CITY SCHOOLS $
Gain of 2,524 for September Over Figures of a Year
 Ago

Figures compiled at the end of September for the total attendance in public schools show an enrollment of 33.664 children, an increase of 2,524 over the same month of the preceding year, announced Dr. C. B. Glenn, superintendent of public cshools.
 Following is comparative list of the public schools of the city, show ing the records of enrolment of each school for the years 1921 and Q01
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months or decrSaSeS.
 October cIenrings were &sI,- Tso.0OO. compared with ss6,7oS,- GOO in October of 1920.
 September clearings were sSo,- 563, ,0oo and nearly caught up with those of September, 1920. which were SS0,3S6,000, but those of oc- tober are first to show the cor ncr well turned and register con ditions better than they were at the same time a year ago.
 When Fall Began
 Birmingham bank clearings be- gan to fall off last December, when the records eff 1920 and 1919 were practically the same following steady climb for IS months. In January of this year the decrease compared with January, 1920, was s12,0Oo,ooo. and the decrease ran at that rate until the added
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10 new DuSlneSSeS.
 The amount of authorized capital invested in new firms was $26i, 100 and the increased capital stock was S134.1o0. Tn addition to these firms there were two social clubs incorpo- rated with no capital stock.
 The firms incorporated and the amount of capital stock or increase, as the case may be, are as follows:
 Arrant Insurance agency. S30.000.
 Black Loan company, S2o.000.
 The F. & II. Clothes shop Qn- crease), $14.100.
 Alabama Garage company, s5,000.
 Harrison Candy company. t2.000.
 The Five Points Auto Storage com pany. s2,000
 Third Avenue Improvement com pany. s2,00o.
 Birmingham wholesale Mercantile
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company. $2,0o0.
 Peerless Cahaba Coal company, s20,000
 St. Clair Development company Gn- crcase). $75 900.
 Gilchrist- -Tarrant Drug company, 1000.
 Winslow Potato farm. $65,000. Crystal Ice and Storage company, t75.000.
 Norwood Street Railway company. ;2. 0Oo.
 Hardwood cahaba Coal company (increase) s45.o00.
 Croft Manufacturing company, s1o,- 900.
 National Hide and Wool company, 320.O00.
 Alabama Flour and Grain company, S2,100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01

Papers or incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday by the Croft Manufacturing company. with an authorized capital, stock of s10.- 900. The new firm will begin busi- ness with s4,250 of the capital stock paid In.
 Officers are: A. F. Croft, president; Frank NJ Means, vice president; John Davidson, secretary and J W. Cochran. treasurer.
 The purpose of the company is to manufacture. buy. sell. exchange or otherwise deal in wood, lumber. builders hardware. furniture and cabinet makers hardware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
MEDICAL SOCIETY
 CANCER CASES Will Diagnose Suspected Cases of Cancer Free
 of Charge

Members of the Jefferson County Medical society, at their monthly meeting last night voted to give their tkrvices free next Saturday for diasnb Ang suspected cases of cancer.
 Thfs{ action was taken in connec- tioa Hsith the national campaign for theF prevention of cancer. which Is being held this week in all parts of the United States. Appointments with any of the doctors who made tha offer of their services free may be made by calling the secretary at Main TAO.
 The Alabama cancer committee, cousisting of doctors in all parts of Alabama, is conducting campaign of fed.eatioa &n the state this week. LfSerts will be made to have the sub feet of cancer prevention discussed at}every meeting of luncheon club ial the state during the present week. arld before dental. medical, nurses anf women's organizations.
 the thoughts which those in charge of the campaign are striving to impress upon the state are that cancer In the pre-cancerous stage and the early cancerous stage Is rre- ventable; that 1t Is not contagious; that it cannot be inherited; that it is not blood disease. and that 1t is not a disgrace to have the disease or to take treatment.
 Special literature upon the subject has been sent to all the libraries In the state, and each book taken from one of them will have a pamphlet upon this subject inciosed in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 Louis c. Letanasky and Miss Mary Sokiro.
 Benjamin Tiilman Neal and Miss Frances D. Gillian.
 Murdock Shore and Miss Clyde Hewett.
 Daniel Letaw and Miss Viola Dykes.
 William Genung and Miss Ida Ep- plnger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01

values of the cotton crop and larger volume of wholesale trade showed the tide had turned.
 The Aee-Herald' forecast of an increase in bank clearings in October has been fulfilled and in- dications are that the remainder of the 1921 record will be even better.
 The Figures
 Following record of the past quarter in bank clearings will show the last month of the dull period. tho point where preceding years record was reached, and the point where preceding years record was first passed in II Iona months:
 1921. 1920. Aug. ....,S6S, S,699 900 s74.0o2,00O, Sept. ..... S0.36e.O00 s0.3S6.00O oct. ...... S7,7s6,000 s6,7o5,00O
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Fryer & Thompson. Holcombe Broth- CTS. Tom Jacks. E. A. Jones. R. B. Kent. R. W. Kirk, W. E. Mathews. +. D. Riley, o. J. Pardue. H. H. Shep- perd. J. D. Watkins & Sons, White Dairy company, J. B. Fuqua, E. l.. Wilkinson, H II. Nix. J. L. Pool. J. O. Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
The Memrhin Rate

Speaking of the freight rate situ- ation, Charles E. Jones. secretary of the traffic bureau, said; One malad- justment remains. That Is the class rates from Memphis to Birmingham on goods moving through that gate way from the west. The traffic bu- resu now has this case before the in- terstate commerce commission and. If favorable decision Is obtained. 1t will knock down the theoretical basis of water rates that has been maintained to Birmingham from the Mississippi and Ohio river crossings for many years"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
October CLearings
 ShotU $I,OOO,OOO Gai1,
 NetU "Highhde" Mark
September Equaled Best Month City Has Known, Set Year Ago, But October With $87, ,7s6, 900 Has Made New Record-"Well Around the Corner"
 Is Way Business Men Speak of Showing
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

Birmingham carng for October of ov the same mont in 1920.
 monthly cesrngs preceding November 192o following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
BIG FREIGHT RATE
 VICTORY IS WON
 FOR WHOLESALERS
Water Freight Rate Base Dis- criminations Favoring New Orleans and Memphis
 Are Removed

Birmingham has gained another favorable freight rate decision in an order of the interstate commerce commission that, effective November 2s, the class rates from New York, Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia and other eastern points. From Vir- ginia cities to Memphis, New Orleans and Vicksburg, including such points as Meridian, Columbus and Mobile, the rates will be raised, while the rates from these points to Birming- ham will stand.
 This decision comes on heels of the decision in the Nashville case where months ago the fictitious water rate of s1.es was abolished and a rate of s2.lo was ordered. This occurred about the time Birmingham was get ting the sl.75 rate via the Mallory steamship and Warrior barge lines and reversed the freight rate situa- ton in Birmirghsms favar.
 The decision is regarded in traffic circles as just about the completion of the reaajustment of freight rates in and out of Birmingham and re- moving all the fictitious water rates that favored other cities.
 Effective November 2S
 Birmingham wholesalers and job bers will, after November 2s, get goods from the east st lower rates than New Orleans, Memphis, vieks- burg and related points instead of paying higher ones. This Is direct turn about.
 Double Advantage
 Connected up with the rate adjust ments obtained on rates out of Bir- mingham to nearby points Birming ham wholesalers and Jobbers will en- joy a dual advantage; they will have lower rates in and lower ones out That. say traffic officials, clinches BirmiDgham's hold on her legitimate trade territory.
 The difference between the present rates and those that Birmingham fig to enjoy after November 2s can be seen by glance at the schedule of the present and those to be established.
 Present first-ela-s rates are as fol- Ioua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
Sixteen New Firms
 Started h October;
 Capital Is $264, 900
Four Established Companies Increase Capital, Making Total for Last Month More Than Third of Million Dollars-Largest in List Is
 $75,OO0-Eight of Over $15,0O0

invested and present firms the Birmingham district during the month of October amounted to s3es,2OO according records at the probate office
 of which three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
THE KIT-KAT CLUR

THE KIT-KAT CLUR From Wayside Tales.
 Doctor: Your wife seems a bit run down. , Subbubs: Yes. Since we moved out here every woman in the place has had a crack at her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-01
Total elem'nt'ry 17.1s5 1T,701
 Total all white 20.4e9 21.5s9
FIRM INCORPORATES

Grand total ....sl,i4o ss,ss4 2.524
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Double Advantage
New Rates

New rates effective November gS will he:
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US. Army Blankets
3-pound grade 81 d.
3H-pound grade ~/
4-pound grade

Which 10 about half and less than half the
price such blankets ordinarily bring.
All the wild animals and game have
thick furs or heavy feathers this fall-a
sure sign of cold winter.
Here's sure Professionalism blankets
that contain rs per cent or more pure or
workcd-over wool, with choice of light or
dark gray.
Blankets are 66x84 inches in size; and
forehanded housekeepers will do well to
get a winters supply.
main floor, mezzanine)
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Chris an-wool
Jersey
.$5.95

School girls espe-
cfally will be glad to
get these practical
and good looking
styles.
Collars and cuffs may
be Of white pique OF
linen; all have self-tie
belt and slashed pockets.
Henna, navy, brown and
reindeer. Sizes 8 to IL
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Business .DiU folLosO q
this blouse nelDs
s2.s5

Georgette crepes in 0ouses and overblouses. 43s
Of 'em.
Every kind of blouse Round, "V"
this beaded, braided necks
hand embroidered with white, flesh and
silk chenille. Sizes SO 20
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Every mother who realizes
the value of fast color
ROMPERS at CSC

will be glad to get these in chambrays and xinxhams
with choice of solid coors stripes checks and
binatons. Sizes to 3.
shop-third
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$3.50 slippers, 89c
Lo,nbskin outside
IdmbssOool inside

A soft, comfy house slipper;
laces in front; for men and
women.
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For the styles arc distinctive-that
much l. evidenced by the models
sketched; evidenced tenfold by numer-
Gus other styles here IN, fys #$'s
sport coats flare backs
y@2 -dressp coats bose backs
z .-codt 1Urdps -beltcd models
and oirculor-skirted coats.
And the materials rank with the
finest ON Fashions roster; satiny finish,
deep-pile fabrics, such ~ d.
.--Pusoelains Suede velour
Normandy -BohvtG
-Yedyne -ErmsnasI etc.
-. as sceH az fine Flashes.