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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
Peroxide Blondes, Paint and Bobbed Hair Are Taboo,
 States Manager Of Store
Store Superintendents Place Ban Loud Dress Rouge and Other Affectations Among Girl Employees. Legitimate Blondes Are Efficient Bru-
 nettes, It Is Stated-Regulations in Effect
By Il. W. sCHAEFER

her face is told to go into dressing room and wash it off
 Stores of Birmingham have not established any ruling against rolling of hose, it was learned. The man. agers explain by stating that 75 per cent roll them anyhow and that there would be too many volunteers to- inspect the hose if such a restric- ton was placed In effect.
 The best girl workers. whether natural blondes or brunettes come from the small towns around Bir- mingham. practically every man agreed They explain by saying that these girls are brought up in diff ferent atmosphere and keep their minds on their work. At night they study books which are furnished them by the stores in which they work,
 Another store manager entered or tirade against artificial blondes Rcsorting to the psychological side he asserted they were disturbing fickle, not dependable and unable tt concentrate upon their duties wher' any patience is required.
 Legitimate blondes have little t' fear from the majority of Birming ham employers, however. In many establishments the ratio is almos fifty fifty, with blondes working ai hard and efficiently as brunettes
 Bobbed-hair "Annabelles" and rain bow dressed "Clarices" had better watch their stsp when they ask for job in one of the city's stores, how ever, unless they can "vamp' the SC date employers into giving them trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
SMOLDER|NG FIRE
 IN JAFFE BUILDING
Huge Pile of Debris in BaSe- ment Still Burning and Is
 Causing Form of Gas

Three streams of water throughout yesterday and last night were stlil being thrown upon the smoldering ruins of the three-story brick build ing occupied by the Jaffe Iron and Metal company at 21t Twenty eighth street, north, which was almost com pletely destroyed by fire when the building was struck by bolt of lightning about 5:10 o'clock Satur- day afternoon. -
 The stock in the big three-story building consisted of old automobile tires, rags and baks and these, soaked with water, are now stacked in a huge pile in the basement of the building. Under this water soaked pile fire is now burning and the firemen will not be able to exutn- guish it until most of the stuff has been moved.
 Officials of the fire department last night were of the opinion that crew of negroes would be set to clearing up the debris this morning and they said until this is done that the wire will continue burning at the base of the pile.
 Downtown residents thoughout yesterday and last night were an noyed by dense stifling smoke which came from the smoldering de- bris Officials of the fire depart< ment stated this was a form of gas which made made by the slow burn ing and smoldering of the old auto mobile tires in the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham

Civic forum at 12:30 o'clock, Civic Association roOws.
 Benefit baseball game, BirmiDg- ham vs. Chattanooga, 3,3O o'clock, RIckwOod field.
 ADJUSTMENTS LOew's Bijou--All-star vaudeville and pictures.
 Strand-Ethel Clayton, in "Sham.'' Alcazar-Emily Stevens in "The Place of Honeym0Ons."
 Trianon-Anna O. Nilsson. in "Without Limit"
 Rialto-MarEuerite Clark, in Scrambled Wives"
 GaIax-vioIo Dana, fin "Home stuff.'
 Odeon-serfal drama and comedy. RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Princess-SeriaI drama and comedy. EdgcwOoMPark-Bat and danc- ing.
 west Lake Park-Bathing, skating and dancing.
 East Lake Park-Bathing and aniusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
"Moonshining" Side Issue
 With Officer of the Law

tieth century wisdom has substi- tuted in it's place, namely moon shine. The officers destroyed 8 very large still and poured out 1o) gallons of mash and four gal Ions of the finished product.
 But this is only half the story. At the scene operating the still, the officers say they found two men. One was named T. H. Traywick, and the other, l.. A. Yarbrough. Both surrendered without struggle, and both are said to have admitted their guilt.
 The surprise came to the offi- cers when Traywick told them moonshinlng was not his regular profession. His regular job was constable of Gin Town Beat. No. Ss Moonshlning was merely side issue
 When asked why he was break ing the law he was supposed to defend. the constable is said to have told the officers he was trying to make enough money to buy a ticket to California. where he could enjoy a little personal liberty.
 The officers did not think well of his plans, and as a result last night both Traywick and Tar brough were in the county jail waiting a preliminary hearing before Judge IT. B. Abernathy on the charge of illicit distilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
HOT AIR FURNACES r OR HEATING OF
 HOMES MADE HERE
New Industry Has Advantage of Freight Rates-InitiaI Product Will Be Ready
 for Fall Trade

Hot air furnaces for the heating Of homes are being manufactured in blrmlngham for the first time They are being made at the plant of the Unit Stove and Range company, near the Sloss- Sheffield by-product works.
 The initial product is now being set up and will be ready for the mar. ket in the immediate future with normal production available for the fall trade. These furnaces are be- ing made in three sizes, the smallest suited to four-room house and the others foc sizes up to the largest residences.
 Two styles are being made. The one calls Tor pipes to carry the hot air. The other is pipeless The lat ter distributes the heat through one large register, which also operates as medium for air circulation. This furnace gets it's air both from the inside as well as outside the house
 Being new industry, there were no freight rates on this commodity out Of Birmingham. That matter was taken up with the Birminghanl Traffic bureau and already the
 
 roads have agreed to extend the same rates as exist on stoves, ranges and hollow ware. The traffic bureau feels assured that all the railroads will grant the rates and this will enable distribution of the product advan tageously
 The Unit Stove and Furnace com pany was organized by gentlemen associated with the Orbon Stove com pany of Belleville, H., one of the largest stove manufacturers in the country. The Birmingham plant be- gan the manufacture of stoves more than year ago, but the, manufac- ture of hot air furnaces has just be- gum Machinery for this product is an extensive investment separate from that required in the manufac- ture of stoves and was not installed until this spring.
 The plant is operating at about a per cent of capacity at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

Employment managers in Birming- ham stores believe in the old adage
 that employees must be useful as well as ornamental. As a result, the Not Wanted" sign hangs on the wall for every girl job hunter who is an arti- ficial blonde, who paints or wears her hair bobbed.
 Those of the so-called fair sex who
 come under this classification find but scant welcome in the mercantile fife of the Magic City. A general can vass of conditions bore out the asser- tion of an eastern insurance man that
 artificial blondes are decorative but
 seldom brimming over with efficiency
 or devotion to duty.
 Artificial blondes haven't their minds on their business, the superin-
 tendent of one of Birmingham g largest department stores charges. All they think of is attempting to flirt or to play the "vanlp."
 Two years ago this store began to | enforce regulations against loud
 dress, using of rouge or paint At that time the superintendent says there were many protests. This con dition has passed on, however, and all | girl employees submit to the rules. | Girls with bobbed hair are not em l ployed If one must have it cut for | a legitimate reason, then and then | only will bobbing pass the censorship | Dress regulations of this store call 1 for a shirt waist or blouse of wpite | black, blue or pongee. No loud waists or skirts are permitted. A girl com 1 ing to work with paint or rouge on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
GREEK AMERICANS JEWELL MONUMENT
 ID SOLDIER DEAD
Memorial Service at Greek Church for Soldiers Who Died In World War.
 Perpetuate Memory

Lasting tribute to their sons who have partially repaid the debt to America for freedom gained. & mar ble monument was unveiled yester. day afternoon by Birmingham Greeks, members of the Hellenic-American associaton, at the Greek Orthodox church, Nineteenth street and Third avenue, south.
 The unveillng followed the regular II o'clock services. More than 300 persons were present when Rev. A. Davis, pastor of the church. deliv- cred the address and unveiled the monument.
 The services were in the nature of memorial services for all Creek American and American soldiers killed in the war against the Hun. Fifteen Birmingham Greeks were among this number. The monument, on which is inscribed in Greek, "In Memory of the Unknown Soldiers Who Died for Liberty" will stand n the church, a constant mute witness to the SaCrtlce or InlS Cily 'icStNH community. Services of similar na- ture will be held every year
 'It is our duty to remember the soldiers who fought for freedom against the Turk and German" de- clared the pastor in his address. "Our prayer now is that the great American government, under which we are citizens. will use it's power to protest against the cruelties prac- ticed by the Turk upon the Christian nations in the Near East.
 Armenia. Anatolia and Greece stretch out their arms in an appeal to the United States to save 'hem from the atrocities of the ruthless Turk. who for 300 years has usurped the seat in Constantinople.
 The men who fought in France and Mesopotamia and made the su- preme sacrifice should be honored and so we today honor the unknown dead and the known slain valiant warriors who fought for freedom"
 Half-furled, on either side of the monument, stood Creek and Amer ican flag. Near the top of the stafts bows of white ribbon were tied. An evergreen wreath lay on the monu- ment, while palm branches also add ed to the decoration. The blue Gre elan cross was also there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
AVERAGE HIGH HEAT

No hot weather records were broken in Birmingham yester- day but the average heat for the day was high in as much as the mercury stood around the s7 de- gree mark for several hours yes- terday afternoon.
 The mercury started the day off yesterday morning with a healthy climb and before 10 o'clock 1t was registering be- tween s5 and 90 degrees in the shade. Several healthy showers were reported in the suburbs but greater Birmingham enjoyed but little rain yesterday.
 E. c. Horton, the local weather observer, is also doubtful if it will rain in Birmingham today. The local weather observatory does not issue a forecast on Sun day, but according to the press weather dispatches from Wash ington, Birmingham has a good chance to miss getting any rain today as scattered showers are reported for the entire state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
INDICATIONS OF
 LARGER YIELD OF
 MAJOR FIELD CROP
All Crops of State Promise Heavier Yield, Except Cot ton and Wheat, States
 Crop Reporting Service

Under date of Gully 10 and based on estimates made prior to the re- cent rains, which have benefited crops, the Alabama cooperating crop reporting service, in conjunc- tion with the federal department of agriculture, holds out prospect of larger yield in the major field crops than in 1920.
 The farmers of Alabama this year are using 1s,1s2.oo0 acres with addi- tional cultivation of 4,so5,ooo acres in interplanted crops.
 These figures compare with 12.. s9e,oOo and s,S4s.OoO acres respect. ively, last year. The total this year is 13.SS7,oo0 acres. compared with 12.ss7.oOO last year.
 Estimate of Yield
 Estimate of yields of the princi- pal field crops based on condition just prior to the beneficial rains is as follows:
 Corn, 69, 467 900 bushels. Cotton, 424,ooO bales.
 Peanuts for harvest, s,2S0.0oo bushels.
 Hay, 1,651,00o tons. Sweet potatoes. 22.415, ,O0O bushels. Irish potatoes, 4,550,0O0 bushels. Sorghum syrup, 12, 2,192,000 gallons. Sugar cane syrup. 10,5S6,eo0 gal 1 Ions. Oats, 9,160,000 bushels. Wheat 476,000 bushels. Notable Increases The increase in corn is about 2,000- 900 bushels, the decrease in cotton 236,000 bales, the increase in peanuts is over 900, 900 bushels, the increase in hay is 300000 tons. the increase in sweet potatoes is 5,000.000 bushels, the increase in Irish potatoes is l. 300, 900 bushels, the increase in sor. ghum syrup is 3,275.00o gallons, the 1 increase in sugar cane syrup is 200,- | 900 gallons, the increase in oats is l over 100000 bushels, and the de- crease in wheat is 10000 bushels. It will be seen that all crops prom | se heavier yield except cotton and wheat, the latter never being a large | one.
 The report says that farming oper- ations this year have been conducted on a peculiarly economic scale.' | It says: What is made will be mada cheaply and, with fair conditions, an
 unusual amount of food and feed- 1 stuff will be produced" Sweet Potatoes Speaking of the great increase in sweet potatoes the report says: "Tlae
 marked increase in sweet potatoes represents largely the effort of farm | CTS to provide themselves with | something to eat"
 l "The notable increases in acreage | are found in grains and legumes in ! tended for stock feed" says the re- port, and it concludes by observing 1 that since these figures were com piled good rains have fallen where
 needed and it is probable that con- 1 ditions have improved"
 | Speaking of conditions prior to the 1 rains and those on which the esti-
 mate of yields is based, the report
 says: "The effect of the long period | of drought is reflected in the figures l Outside of oats, already harvested peanuts, beans and sugar cane, the
 condition of crops is below the nor
 nal expectations. Much old corn
 has been practically ruined and the later plantings needed rain to com plete their reasonable yield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
WILL ORGANIZE GRAND
 JURY FOR NEW TERM

Jefferson county grand jury will be impanelled this morning at the county courthouse before Judge Dan A. Greene. Between 40 and 45 cases are on docket. according to an an nouncement made last night by Joseph R. Tate, county solicitor.
 MT. Tate said last night that the investigation of the ice situation would probably be placed before the grand jury, but that it will likely come before the next session, and not the one called for today.
 Among the cases coming before the present session will be that of George w. Russell. charged with the murder of Guy Young and Walter Bonham, whom he is alleged to have shot on Saturday night, July 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
POLICE CHE(KNI1
 LIST 0F SLSIisERS
War Department Offers S98 Reward Each for 275
 Local SlaCkers

Police officials are nos .vasirT up and checking the cerrers nd' dresses of the names O. ioeai ascn which are fin the slacI e sAvt iss BirminEham.
 The lists were receivs@ vSsteN day by Chief 2 A shlrl, ta i& is understood tae loeal se~ pertinent will aga sae gov in every way posssBsc to'f4ra eating the Birmi isisnfa laeA whose names appear m fhe iist.
 The list includes the names Of 275 local men whom the war de- pertinent claims did not anssFer their questionnnaires and req ward of $50 for each man as g dcserter from the army Is offered by the department.
 Along with the stacker list the wnr department hns sent gen. eraI letter to the police, the pub- lie and a warning to all newspa- pers not to net as medium for men who claim that their names are on the list through m error without first thoroughly investi- gatinG the case.
 In the warning the depart ment urges niI newspapers to in- vestigate each case which is brought to their attention and to get In touch with the war depart ment iInm mediateIy. So that before any denial of the charge is pub- Iished. 1t might he ascertained whether or not the denial is cor rect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
PAVING PROGRAMME
 FOR FIFTH AVENUE

Seven blocks of paving on Fifth avenue, south, between Seventeenth and Twenty-fifth streets, will be con- structed under the paving programme of the city, H. P. Burruss, commits sioner of public improvements, stated yesterday. The engineer has been re- quested to draw an ordinance and make estimates on the work. The work is expected to cost about $60,- 900.
 This particular piece of paving was planned originally before the war, but was held up because of war time prices. The original plan only called for six blocks of paving, but the new project takes in the section between Twenty-fourth and Twenty fifth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
Fly GEORGE A. CORNISH

There may be nothing in a name, but deputies from the sheriff's office worked upon the opposite principle yesterday and found that there Is.
 Back in the good old days be- Tore good old king John Barley corn had been dethroned, it was customary to give some of rural districts of Jefferson county names suggestive of his Royal Highness. Thus there was
 Jug beat, Gin" beat, and a number of other beats with sim liar names, Prohibition has not destroyed these nomens though 1t may have partially destroyed the things for which they stand.
 Yesterday not so very long after dinner time R. F.. Smith. Elg1n Morris and Sam Arnett, deputies in the sheriff's office, decided to explore one of these beats, and they selected Gin beat" as being the most likely to bear out it's name. After search- ing around awhile they came to point 21a miles north of Cole creek, and here they found reminder of the good old days.
 Of course it was 3iu, bat 1t was what 1t was what twsn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
CHICKEN THIEVES
 GET AWAY WITH 100

William NJ. Mcfarland. 1416 Tenth avenue, south, this morning is nc doubt of the opinion that whole gang of chicken thieves doubled up on him last night When they raided his hen hovse and made away with approximately 100 fine chickens.
 MT. Mcfarland has offered good reward for any information that would lead to the identity and cap ture of the thief or thieves ThS police investigated the robbery, but could find no Clues. They believe, however that it was not one, but at least three or four expert chicken thieves who staged the robbery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
Quarrel Over Dice
 Game Leads to Killing

Albert Epps, negro. was shot and Little. negro, about 12:ao o'clock yes terday afternoon near the negro set clement near Edgewater. The two negroes are said to have been in. a crap game and this is what is said to have started the argument be- tween the two. Little drew a pistol and shot Epps and then made quick escape.
 No trace of him has been found as yet by the Investigating officers. Coroner J. D. Russum was notified of the affair and will conduct an in- vestigation this morning. The body of the negro is being held by Stall- worth & Johnson, negro undertak- ing establishment at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
DROP IN ORDERS OF
 STEEL CORPORATION

Darop in the thrilled orders of the Steel corporation on July l compared with June 1 was expected.
 unified tonnage July was 5,l',S6S tons, compared with 5,4s2,4S7 June l. and ,. S43.224 May l this year, and 10.97S,s17 on July 1 1920.
 The tonnage on books is less than time last year. but compared with 4.S92. GOO tons of unified orders on July 119l9. which shows that there is more business on the books of the concern now than at the same time in 1919
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
sURvEY FoR CONCRETE ROAD

'Tuscumbia. July 10.-(Special.)- Survey of the right of way for the proposed concrete highway to ex- tend from the south side of the Ten nessee river bridge through Sheffield and Tuscumbia to the top of Colbert Heights, has been commenced. and 1t was announced today by Probate Judge N. P. Tompkins that actual construction work would begin as soon as the s250,O0o worth of county bonds authorized to be issued in the recent election can be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
SPECIAL TERM ENDS

Meridian. Miss. July 10.-(SpecialD The special term of the chancery court that has been in session here for the past two weeks was ad- journed for the term late yesterday by Chancellor George c. Tam. Dur ing the term, the docket was cleared of long standing cases. the chaneel7 Tor announcing at the beginning ef the court that he expected to clear the docket before the court ended. He opens the chancery court term in Jasper county, at Paulding, Mon day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
TOM HUEY TO SPEAK
 ON NEW COURTHOUSE

Thomas E. Huey. member of the beard of revenue, will address the forum of the Civic Association this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock in the private dining room of the associa- tion in the Jefferson County Bank building. He will speak on Shall We Have New Courthouse"
 Dr. R. G. Hershey will preside at the meeting of the forum. Mir. Hueys address will be followed by discus sion among the members of the as sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
R0CkFoRD sc0UTs HAPPY

Rockford, July lU.--0SpeclalJ--I He Rockford Boy Scouts will leave Rockford Monday morning at [ o'clock for their three days camp on Ratchet creek. west of here. Out door sports of every nature will oc- cupy the scouts during the camp. As this is the first camp for the Rock ford Boy Scout troop. much enthu- siasm is expressed over the fine time they will have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
CAR DEMAND REDUCED Rv Assaciafad presa

Washington, July 10.-The demand for freight cars reduced the surplus June 50, to 373.791, about 4,000 less than June ?, according to figures made public today by the Americar Railway association. Surplus coal cars amounted to 162.537, or 1,4i5 fewer than the excess of June 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11
MASONIC NOTICE

Members of North Birmingham lodge. No. 591, A. F. X A. M., are re- amested to meet at the hall Monday, July II, at 12;3O p. m.. for the pur- pose of attending the funeral of our deceased brother, J. F.. Fuqua. Serv- fees at Acipco Methodist church at p. m.. Jnterment at ElmwOod cem- ctery. J. A. LEWIS. w. M.
 IT. .. HILL, Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

will make an able aid to Judge Locke in the administration of the organization.
 W. G Patterson, was elect ed second vice president of the association. He is a strong asset to the list of officers, it is felt. Mir Patterson is widely known throughout the south as a cigar and tobacco wholesaler.
 An ambitious programme wlli be worked out for the Civic Asso- citation during the year. with civic betterment the keynote of all effort of the body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

The women of Lexington. ky, may smoke cigarets on the streets-or cigars. if they prefer-since a judge of that city has decided they are en- titled to all of the rights and priv ileges of men in that respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

These three men will guide the destinies of the Birmingham Civic Association during the coming year, having been selected after a spirited nomination and cleo ton contest which took place in the sixty days just past
 Judge Hugh A. Locke, promi- nent in affairs of the association since it's organization, was elect ed president of the association. Judge Locke stands high in civic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

work and is judge of the chan cery division. Tenth Judicial cir cult. Judge Locke is already mapping out the~ policy and course of the association for the 192l-l922 period.
 Ed $. Moore, first vice presi- dent, is one of Birmingham S most successful insurance men. He also has taken lively inter- est in affairs of the association and is strong booster of the organization. Members of the Civic association are confident he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-11

In Latin American countries. as in Spain 1t has always been the custom for children to bear the mothers as we'll as the fathers family name.