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The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-30
DRUG TRAFFIC IS MENACE TO
 OUR WELFARE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. - Under ground traffic in drugs, developing startlingly in recent years, has be- come a serious menace to the welfare of the nation, in the opinion Of Fed eral officials.
 The inegitimate traffic in narcotics is conducted by the so-called dope peddlers," who appear to have a per fectly organized countrywide ring. v
 These drug-venders. for the most part obtain their dope" supplies from Mexico and Canada, although smaller quantities are obtained by thcfts and illegal transactions with un- scrupuIous dealers Considerable drug smuggling is practiced on both the At lantic and Pacific coasts, where the drugs arrive on ships hailing from the Orient and Europe
 The smuggling problem has 4cvc:. opcd a perplcxing situation. It has been ascertaincd that a large portion of the drugs that enter this country through illicit channels Was shipped from the United States. after mluu- facmre, by reputable firms
 The belief has been expressed that the headquarters of the extensive dope ring" is located outside the United States and that they obtain the drugs shipped from this country with the express intention of snug gling the dope" back for illegal sale
 USE THE UNDERGROUND"
 It is largely through these under ground channels that the drug addict now obtains his supply of hop
 A recent government survey dis, closed the startling fact that the use of opium and its alkaloids. for other than legitimate medical purposes, has increased amazingly in recent years About 90 per cent of the amount of narcotics entered for consumption in this country is used for other than medical purposes. it has been esti- mated, although this estimate is vague. Federal officials have com piled statement showing the per capita consumption in this country and that Of European cuuujr.n*. which disrIo~ns that this country c.u- su.- from l3 to c- times as much opium Der capita aa i+ con aHmed in other countries. lhn records of which were available.
 The underground traffic in drug. has made such rapid strides forward lately tha. it i+ estimated i. is equal t5 the Ingjumala narcotic tra4ic. In an effort to curru this ulegGuaata practice, W. $. Blanchard. acting head of the Narcotic Division of the Prohibition Bureau has naugurltod an intensive drive against illicit deal, CTS in drugs.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-30

Kodak Finishing. Scarborough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
MANY GOOD ACTS
 FOR STATE FAIR
Association Announces Book ing WelI-KnoWn Acrobats
 and Comedians

full and varied programme of big hippodrome acts will be the daily feature of the Alabama State Fair, to be held here October 3-s, These acts. numbering 12 in all, are 1he pick of the entire field of fair attrac- tions. according to J. L. Dent, secre- tary of the Alabama State Fair as- socation.
 The Rainbow Trio, The Four Camp bells, MT. and Mrs. Bert Davis in Uncle Hiram and Aunt Lucindy," the Smiletta Brothers are some of the comic attractions for the daily and nightly programmes
 The Rainbow Trio is comedy skit, featuring a series of laugh-provok- ing comedy bumps and falls. They come to Birmingham highly rec commended, having recently completed an engagement in Havana, Cuba.
 The Four Campbells are comedy aerialists. wno. Tn an act of especial merit, harmonize the acrobatic and comique to especial advantage. \ free-for- all bounding exhibition com pletes their performance.
 MT. and Mrs. Bert Davis, in Uncle Hiram and Aunt Lucindy." are con- sidered among the foremost per formers appearing as fair attrac- tions. They have the record of hav- ing played more return engagements than any other fair performers.
 Those Funny Laugh Makers" an- other act, featuring the Swain-Ost- man duo, is an act that comes to Birmingham with many recommends tions. They are slapstick comedians.
 The Smiletta Brothers is another comic performance we'll worth wit messing. They also engage in gym Eastic and horizontal bar work
 "Okuras Japanese Wonders" is an act representing considerable aero batc skill and strength. Madam Bedinis Blue Flooded Thorough breds" an equestrian exhibition, is also highly recommended This act includes seven horses and five per . formers. It is. said to be S50,o00 performance and travels in its own special car.
 The Great Diving Ringens" are high and fancy divers of consider able skill. They are reputed to be the highest divers of any fair per- formers.
 Other attractions to appear during fair week are "The Five Eugene Boys" in an act entitled, "A Flash of Speed" Mons. Latour, gyroscopic wonder, and the "Six American Aces a novel casting act. .sj
 The Royal Scotch Highland band will give regular concerts at An these performances. This band is conducted by Roy D. Smith and con sists of 30 pieces. Bobby Brollfer, Scotch tenor, and frequently referred to as The Harry Lauder of the out door amusement" is the special soloist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
Y. M, |, 4. PREPARES. FOR WINTER WORK

Plans for the fall season of the local Young Mems Christian assocl- ation have been completed and the programme will be an enlargement on tho work of the previous year.
 The educational department will include classes for men and boys in 20 or more subjects, with strong faculty. Among schools where the enrol1ment promises to be unusually large is the law school, which has been in operation several years and whose students have never failed in the examination before the state bar committee. This school will be @n- larged and improved and will have in it. The school of engineering and electricity will be among the larger ones for the new season. The sal ss- manship. public speaking, mechan- ical drawing. architectural drawing, business and credit management classes will be under the best men available special school for working boys will be condu cted with specialists in charge.
 The membership of the associ- ation held up in the face of the late depressed financial condition and the new sea son is expected to find many new faces in the different classes, officers say.
 The physical department, which has been one of the largest in the south, promises to have its best year. These. classes will begin the latter part of the month. s-
 The board of directors have de- cidsd that this is no time for re- ~trenchment so far as the programme is concerned, and have arranged a schedule that will serve the needs of men and boys during the new season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04

AGENTS-Men and women; beat this: Plummer banked S4255 in 20 days selling snappy line of Allan Made to- Measure raincoats; big profits; no capi- tai required: no delivering; selling out fit free. Write quick for full partfcu- Louisville, ky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
I%gaI Notice

Notice of sale of the stock of merchant disc and accounts formerly owned by the Sol Kartus Furniture Co. of Bessemer. Ala. will be made by the undersigned re .. at F o'clock, noon.i in front of the rtorehouse formerly occupied by the bank rupt The stock of merchandise inven- tories u.2e2.z2, and the accounts at face value amount to t2l,997.3s. both the stock of merchandise and accounts will be sold to 4ect to the approvai of the court. lnven- tory of sRid stock and accounts can be seeo at my office, room 9 Potter Bldg.
 JOHN s. COKE
 Receiver. Sol Kartus Furniture Co. Bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04

OPPoRTUNITY-Ons' sale day means s200 per month; 8 sales s1,000 per month; marvellous new adding machine. retails SIS; work equals s350 machine: adds. substracts. multiplies, divides automaticallys lightning speed; errors impossible; 5e year guarantee: used by U. 5. governs ment and largest corporations; tres nendous demand everywhere; experi~ ence unnecessary write quick for free trial offer and protected territory. Cal~ culator Corporation. Dept. 10l, Grand Rapids. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

The Home of the Studebaker'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04

good broommakcrs and
 one stitcherman; open shop; steady work; only good men need apply. Ad- dress by letter for interview. giving your address Address K-23, Care Age-Her-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
DIES OF HYDROPHOBIA Ry AssOciafed press

Cordele, Ga. September 3.-Dr. A A. Downs, prominent veterinarian of Cordele, diedDof rabies at the Cordele sanitarium this afternoon. He sus- tained his first shock early yesterday and immediately went to the hospital He was conscious until today. He was bitten more than a month ago and took the pasteur treatment. it is nafd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
CHEVROIETS
FoRDs'

Almost like new; see Billy Walters at Ad- amson Motor Go, across street from new post office. Main 7o21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
A MESSAGE TO THE
 PUBLIC

PUBLIC A Il t 0 m o bi es have dropped again. We cheerfully take our loss, realizing that when you buy from us that another link has been added to our long chain of satis- fled customers. We sub- init the following list of splendid used cars for your inspection: 1920 Ford touring with
 starter.
 1921 Ford roadster with
 starter.
 1919 Ford roadster. 1919 Dodge touring. 1918 Dodge touring. 1920 Dort touring. 1918 Hudson sedan. 1922 Scripps-Booth
 coupe.
 1920 Chevrolet touring. 1918 Chevrolet roadster. 1918 Packard Twin-Six. 1921 Rec, equipped with passenger body. 1921 Chandler touring. 1920 Nash touring. 1920 Stutz touring. All of the above cars in first class, saleable con- dition; priced extremely low, and will be sold for one-third down, balance on exceptionally easy terms.
 PEERLESS GARAGE 1530 Ed Ave.
 "The House of Merit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04

WE WANT a lady or gentleman agent to handle city trade in Birmingham and other vacant cities; this is wonder ful opportunity as you will be retailing the genuine J. K. Watkins products, in cluding Watkins cocoanut oil shampoo. Garda face powder, fruit drinks and over 1S7 other products. Write today for free sample and particulars The J. R. WatSins Co, 6S, Memphis. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
AGENTS WANTED

WE WANT MEN AND WOMEN
 WHO ARE DESIROUS OF MAKING
 ssb to s20O PER WEEK CLEAR PROFIT from the start, in permanent business of their own; Mitchell's Magic Marvel Washing Compound washes clothes spot lessly clean in 10 to 15 minutes; 100 other uses in every home; nothing else like 1t; natures mightiest cleanser; con tains no I've, lime, acid or wax; fastest selling article ever sold through agents; free samples make sales easy. enormous repeat orders; 300 DOT cent profit; ex4 elusive territory; we guarantee sale of every package; no capital or. experiences required; Baker, Ohio, made $500 last month; you can do as well; send for free sample and proof. L. Mitchell & Co.,, Desk SC, l30s-1314 F. s1st, Chicago. Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
IMPROVEMENT
HELP WANrED-MALE or rEMAL
By BRIGGS

HELP wANTED-MALE or FEMALE 5i WANTED-Men, women, over IT. United States government positions, $f00 ~to S195 month, steady work list positions open, free. write immediately. Frank lin fnstitute, Dept. S-W, Rochester TEA teacher for high school, English and history; must be college graduate and hold Alabama first grade certificate; salary, S100 Wire or write l. F. Simmons, Beatrice, Ala
 WANTED-Steno- -bookkeepers cashiers salespeople, clerks, carpenters. and others. Call at once, 3is Jeff Go. Bank Bldg. Free registration; no commission. The Salaried Peoples Association. LOOKING for a position7 Call at SIT Jeff. Co., Bank Bldg; think we can help you. The Clerical Exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
PERSONALS

I WILL gladly tell anyone suffering with rheumatism how I was cured in four days after two years terrible suf- fering; 1t matters not what form you have, what you have tried or how long standing. Send name and address to- day. Address Box O-lH, Little Rock, Ark.
 WOULD you learn work while you earn $40 to S75 weekly? Limited number. r. Send reference from at least one re- guarantee of intention. W. J. Brunson, Jamestown, s. c.
 MOONEY'S tablets will cure the worst case of stomach trouble in days or money refunded; never failed yet. AIS Delmar St, Louis, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04

WANTED---Men to learn cotton bnsiness
 in our sample rooms; also teach by cor.
 respondence, type samples; established II years. Charlotte Cotton School. Charlette. N. C.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29

thousand chances TO steal back the
accusing letters. He didn't believe for
an instant that the man Gibbs had
e was a detective. He had kept
too close watch over the roads for
that.
"a tall chap, In outing clothes
dark-haired and cleau-shavenr
"YesTi
Wears n tan HAITI"
That's the man."
~ know him-and l wish you'd
nunctured him. That's Faiilng-the
tenderfoot that's been staying at Len
nox's. He's a hunger"
"He didn't look like no Hunger to
me-"
"But no matter about that-it's just
MS l thought, And TIL get 'em back
mark my little words"
In the meantime the best thing e
do was to move ut once to his winter
trapping grounds-a certain neglected
region on the lower levels Of the Nortf
Fork. II at any time within the mex
few weeks. Dan should attempt I,
carry word down to the settlements
he would be certain to pass within
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29
TO BE CONTINUED.
AIqh elood pressure cursbIs.

High blood pressure can be overcome
IN MOST cases by exercise. says the
CANADIAN Life. This cause Of the many
reflections In life insurance IL not usu-
ally q permanent disorder. II can bs
cured by exercising, gently al first.
and Increasing up 10 o reasonable
amount. Clients who hnye been re-
jected ON this account should be ad-
yised 10 take up some moderate form
Of exercise, and 10 the course VI a few
months they may be acceptable.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29

frontier Of death. his first thought was
could not find II when he searched the
body. but where later 1t might be
found by the detectives that were sure
To- come. II was the old creed Of a
life for a life. He wanted his evidence
TO be preserved-not that right should
be %wrOnged. but so that CranstOn
would be prosecuted and convicted
and made TO suffer. His hatred Of
Cranston that had made him turn
states evidence In the first place had
been carried with him down into
death.
AS Dan stood wondering, he thought
he heard a twig crack on the trail be-
hind him, and he wondered what for
est creature was still lingering on the
ridges at the V Of the SHOWS.
The snow began to fall In earnest at
acknowledgement. white flakes that al
most In an instant covered the ieaves.
II was the real beginning Of winter,
and all living creatures knew II. The
wolf pack sang 10 II from the ridge
q wild and plaintive song that made
Bert Cranston. sleeping In a lean-to
on the Umpqua side Of the Divide
swea and mutter In his sleep. But hs
didn'r really Waken until Jim Gibbs
ore Of his gang. returned from BIZ
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29

walk for Dams hardened legs, and he
made 1t before midafternoon.
The search itself was wholly with
out result. But because he had time
to think as he climbed the ridge, he
cause as he strobe along beneath that
wintry sky he had q chance TO con-
slider every detail of the case, he was
able 10 start out on a new tack when,
lust before sunset. he returned to the
body. This new train of thought had
as its basis that Cranston's shot. had
not been deadly at once; that. wound
ed, Hildreth had himself crawled into
the thickets where Whisperfoot had
found him. And that meant that he
had to enlarge his search for such
documents as Hildreth had carried TO
include all the territory between the
trail and the location of the body.
1t was possibly a distance of forty
feet, and getting down on his hands
and knees. Dan looked for any break
in the shrubbery that would indicate
the path that the wounded Hildreth
had taken. And II was ten minutes
we'll rewarded, as far as clearing up
certain details of the crime. His
senses had been trained and sharp
ened by his months in the wilderness,
and he was able to back-track the
wounded mar from the skeleton clear
to the clearing on the trail where he
had first fallen. But as no clues pre-
scented themselves, he started to turn
home.
He walked twelve feet. then turned
back. Out of the corner of his eve 1t
seemed to him that he had caught a
fash Of white, near the end of a great,
dead log beside the path that the
wounded Hildreth had taken. For a
moment he searched in vain. Evident
ly a yellow leaf had deceived him.
Once more he retraced his steps, try
Ing to find the position from which his
eye had caught the glimpse of white
Then he dived straight for the rotten
end of the log.
Into a little hollow in the bark, OF
the underside of the log, some han(
had thrust a small roll of papers
They were ~rain-soaked now, and th'
ink had dimmed and hlotted but DaI
realized their significance. They wer'
the complete evidence that Hildretl
had accumulated against the arsol
ring-letters that had passed back an
forth between himself and Cranstor
n threat of murder from the former
Hildreth turned states evidence, an
a signed statement Of the arson actlN
tiles of the ring by Hildreth himself
They were not only enough to brea
IN the ring and send It's members I
prison; with the aid of the empty she
and other circumstantial evidence
they could in all probability convi'
Bert Cranston of murder.
For a long time he stood with tn
: shadows of the pines l%engthenin
, about him, his gray eyes In curio'
r shadow. Fol- the moment n glimp'
was given him into the deep wells
the human soul and underestimate
: came to him. Was there no balm f
hatred even in the moment of deaf
n Were men unable to forget the them
+ and motives of their lives, even witt
V the shadows closed down upon then
d Hildreth had known what hand III
n struck him down. And even on c
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29
MINING potash.

POTASH IN Germany occurs In the
form Of q rock salt and run IN seams
OF thirty feet or more In thickness.
A. mined It has about the same coD-
~sistency as the common rock salt OF
commerce. and It's grinding Is easy.
The depths at which the true potash
deposits are situated make II neces-
sary TO sink shafts leading TO levels
Of as much as 5000 feet below the
surface.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-04-29

view OF his m But he knew that
the chance OF Dan starting upon any
such tourney before the snow had
melted was not one In a thousand. To
be cnught In the Divide In the winter
means TO be showed in as completely
us the Innuits Of upper Greenland. NO
word could pass except by man on
snowshoes.
Yet II the chance did come, IL the
house should be left unguhrded' u
might pay Cranston TO make an I'M
mediate search. Dan would have no
reason for supposlng that Cranston
suspected his possession OF the lei"
ters; he would not be particularly
watchful, and would probably pigeon
hole them until spring in Lennox's
desk.
And the truth was that Cranstoh
) had reasoned out the situation alnost
perfectly. When Dan awakened In
| the morning. and the snow lay already
a foot deep over the wilderness world
he knew that he would have no chance
! TO act upon the Cranston case until
the SHOWS melted In the spring. so
he pushed all thought of II out OF hie
mind and turned his attention to more
I pleasant subjects. II was true thAt ne
4 read the documents over twice ms ne
n lay I'm bed. Then he tied them Into q
neat packet and put them away where
they wouId be quickly available. Then
he thrust his head out OF the windo"
and let the great snowfiakes sift down
upon his face. II was winter at lnst
L the season that he loved.
l. He didn't stir from the house thai
It first day OF the storm. Snowbird nh'
4 he found plenty OF pleasant things e
do and talk about before the roarin'
N fire that he built In the CRATE. He wal
glad OF the great pile Of wood tina
Law outside the door. II meant life II
self. I'm this season. Then Snowbir'
a led him TO the windows, and the
n watched the white drifts pile up owe
re the low underbrush.
d When finally the snowstorm ceased
five days later, the whole a c OF IN
In wilderness was changed. The ucf
lp brush was mostly covered, the fence
AZ were out Of sight; the forest SCENE
a a clear, clean sweep Of white, broke
onIy by an occasional tall thicket nm
by the Rreat, snow-covered trees.
n. |. when the clouds blew awny, an
the air grew clear, the temperntur
X, began TO fall. Dan had no way
up knowing how low II went. Thermom'
ht tiers were not considered essehtlal :
m the Lennon home. But when his ey'
ur Ids CONCEALED with the frost. n u
mittens fr0ze 10 the logs Of hrew0o
II. that he carried through the door. on
ce the pine trees exploded and cracked
he the darkness, he was correct IN d
belief that Il was very, very cold.
ar But ne loved the cold, and the
If lence and austerity that went with
.. lEhe wilderness claimed him an new
before. The rugged breed that we
al his ancestors had struggled throui
such seasons as this and passed a l0'
{, Of them down through the years
W. him.
"a When the ice made a crust over q
.or snow. he learned 20 walk on sno
az. shoes. At first there were palm
ankles and endless ~ioundering In q
he drifts. But between the fall Of FIRE
no, snow and the thaws that softened :
crust, he slowly mastered h a
O, snOwbird-snd Dan never realized Z
. full Significance Of her name until
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-05-27

TllE quest for bridesmaids hats this
L year is an easy and delightful ona,
The bride can hardly 60 wrong IN her
choice and her maids are sure to be
pleased; for this is season of pie
rurcSque and coiorlul millinery. Given
these two advantages and the inspira-
ton Of wedding cortese, designers
turn loose poetic and unhampered
fancy and produce hats tit for the
heads Of angels, The wedding process
sion is the magnificent hour for mil
liuery and this years hats meet ii
magnificently.
Il takes real artSt-yan educated
iudgmcnt-to think out he best in
millinery and not onIy brides but
milliners themselves do well to rely
upon authoritative designers in this
matter Of bridesmaids millinery. 1t
Is better to copy masterpiece than
make an Indifferent attempt at original
designing.
Al the top Of the group a small hat
of narrow ribbon and braid preserves
in its up-to-date lines a favor of The
quaint poke bonnet The narrow rib
bon with picot edge, which alternates
with rows of braid in the shape, fails
from the back of the hat in many
loops. Little forret-mc-nots peep and
stay over the edge Of the brim as il
10 get a look at the fair face Of the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-05-27
The First Thing to Do With a State
Legislature Is to Abolish 1t.
By WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE, Emporia, Kan.

Take 115 of all walks Of lie in Kansas majority Of them
farmers Give IS per cent of them tgade education and Is per
college degrees and let the agge from the third grade to the
high school Round them strange town. under strange influences
all Of the bun other Put them where
onhd acquainted with the other wo-thrd Organize
them committees and the backs the heads Of about forty OF them
inject nean nasty selfish yet snakng ambition to hold state job and
Then bang Slap down them from the outside about
100 questions of craftsmanship questions that most OF them never heard
of things involving millions Of dollars and the good fortunes Of mil
people Then circles of the place the strange
be filed with greedy wolves seeking special privileges of various
And all this them ninety days in which to solve these
questions
What internal nonsense to expect good results What dannabc
guarantee disagreement If the devil himself planned
lit he couldn't have done better.
1t designed for another age, and worked well in the country
ty fifty But does not work It only plays HI
The first thing to do with state legislature is to abolish it.