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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
PURE BOOSTERS
 HOLD CONVENTION
South Central States Send About Thirty Delegates to
 Montgomery Session

Montgomery. April ls.-(Special.) )--Offi- cials who stand between the public and impure food, feed and drugs. gathered in Montgomery Monday for the fifth annual convention of the Association of Food, Feed and Drug officials of the south central states. About 30 delegates were present at the first meeting, among them being one woman, Miss Sarah Vance of Louisville, who is in control of the d. vision of foods for Kentucky.
 The association will be in session three days during which they will dis cuss the state laws for the protection of the public against the impure com modities which come under their super vision Alabama is represented by NJ. C. Allgood, state commissioner of agli- culture: J. M. Moore. supervisor of the division of food feed and drugs. The first session was devoted to well come addresses and & talk by M. C.. Allgood on the work which the officials are doing in protecting the people from the imposition of dealers in food, feed and drugs. During the afternoon the visitors were carried on an automobile trip to the government aviation field and to food industries of the Montgom- cry district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
MONTHLY INDEX OF LABOR DEPARTMENT
 COMPARES PRICES
Birmingham Shows Decrease of Two Per Cent In Retail Prices From February
 IS to March IS
By Associated Press

Washington, April 1s-Prices of meats, butter, cheese and sugar increased dur ing the period from February 1s 10 March b, while retail costs of many other commodities making up the aver age family food budget decreased, ac, cording to the monthly index. issued to- day by the department of labor. An average decline of per cent in the retail cost of food was estimated.
 Fourteen of the zs articles dealt with in the index showed increases as fol- lows:
 Cabbage, f per cent granulated sugar, g per cent; pork chops, per cent; sir loin steak, roundsteak, ribroast, chuck roast. butter and cheese, per cent; plate beef. ham, lamb, hens and bananas i per cent.
 Decreases were recorded as follows:
 Eggs, 13 per cent; rice and prunes, per cent; bacon and cornflakes, 6 per cent; lard, per cent; oleomargarine. nut margarine, cornmeal, potatoes, and oranges, per cent; onions and canned tomatoes, per cent; flour, rolled oats navy beans and canned corn, per cent;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

canned salmon, fresh milk, evaporated milk, bread, maccaroni, baked beans, canned peas, tea, coffee and re-isins, l per cent.
 The average family expenditure Tor food decreased in S9 cities and increased in il cities from which the department receives monthly figures.
 The greatest decrease. per cent, was shown in Los Angeles and Rochester. In Charleston, Cleveland, Richmond and San Francisco the decrease was per cent; in Birmingham, Boston. Bridge port, Fall River, Jacksonyille. New Haven, New Orleans, New York, Nor folk, Portland, Ore, Savannah and Scranton 1t was per cent; in Atlanta, Baltimore Buffalo, Dallas Columbus, Houston, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Man chester Mobile, Newark. Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Portland, Me. Providence. Salt Lake City, and Seattle, per cent and in Butte. Denver, St. Louis and Washington, n of 1 per cent
 In Louisville the increase was 2 per cent; in Chicago, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Peoria and St Paul, 1 per cent, and in Detroit, Omaha, and Springfield, H., less than # of 1 per cent.
 WHOLESALE STATUS
 The decline in wholesale prices which began in the spring of 1s20, slowed down decidedly last month, the department index showed Increases in prices were shown for 64 of the so6 commodities un- der review, decreases for IFS, and no change in sS.
 Miscellaneous commodities. including bran, cottonseed meal and oil. luoricAt- ing oil, Jute, rubber, news print and wrapping paper, scrap, tobacco and wood pulp, decreased about per cent Food showed practically no change in the gen. eral price level with very slight de- crease in house furnishing goods.
 Prices of fuel and lighting materials declined about five per cent in March, metal and metal products 4& per cent, building materials 45h per cent, and farm products, cloths. clothing and chemicals and drugs per cent.
 Comparing prices in March with those of year ago, the statement showed that wholesale food prices had declined s per cent, cloths and clothing 4S per cent and farm products nearly per cent. In the other groups except fuel and light ing, the decreases ranged from 1sA per cent in house furnishings and chemicals, to sa% per cent in building materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
.NEURASTHEN|A
 NERVE STARVATION
A Disease of the Down Hearted-Prae-
 teal advice on what to do.

Many man is broken down and dis couraged without having any actual disease in his organs and tissues-hc has lost his grip, feels weak and ner- vous and everything looks dark. He Is suffering from the great American disease--Neurasthen or nerve star vation, due to ovetwork, worry contin- ual hurry and nervous strain. The longer this continues the more certainly will it end in real disease of his organs. his nerves or his mind.
 Such a man should live on the simple foods, eat plenty of cooked fruits and green vege- tables, sleep nine hours at night if he can, an hour in the afternoon and feed his starving nerves and weak, thin blood. with good nerve and blood food like Nuxated Iron. Nux- ated Iron contains product brought to the by the celebrated Doctor Robin. which repre- sents the principal chemical constituent of active living nerve force; 1t also contains gen. uine organic iron like the iron in your blood and like the iron in spinach, lentils and apples.
 Nuxated Iron may therefore be said to be real nerve and blood food since 1t supplies the principal ingredients demanded by your nerves and blood to give you strength. ener- BY. force and endurance It often increases the bodily and mental vigor of weak, worn- 'rf dn--'r he--ted. and nervous folks in two weeks time. Your money will be refunded by the manufacturer if it does not produce per-
 ct'v satisfactory results. For sale by all druggists.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Goes to Trial for Murder of
 Nineteen Year -OId Boy

Alamo, Ga, April 1S.-John K. Buchan- on, principal in man-hunt staged here last January following the disappearance of Robert Wilcox. 1s years old, of Lum- Der City. whose body was found later in the Oconee river, was placed on trial here today on a charge of murder Jake C. Thompson, r, also held on a charge of murder in connection with the same case. was granted separate trial.
 Witnesses today testified to the finding of Wilcox gun. hidden in a brush heap near the scene of Buchanon's fishing shack, while hunting for Wilcox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
TOO PROUD TO ASK AID
 YOUNG MUSICIAN COMES
 BACK HOME AS ST0WAWAY
By Associated Press

BoSton, AprlI Ib,--W IIhOut Iuhds m Wash, who had ambitions to become a great singer. lost nope. longed for home and came by the first available means as a stowaway. This was the story told today by the young woman of P who had secreted herself on the United States Mail Steamship company's linef Princess Matoika at Naples and who was surrendered to immigration of ficials on her arrival. She was one of 16 stowaways in striking contrast with the rest, young woman of re- finement in group of IS male non descripts.
 Immigration officials arranged & hearing at which her claim to resi- .
 Ask for Jack Frost Salt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Dothan Citizens Aroused---
 Vigilantes Are Organizedto
 Punish Sub-Strata Louis

DOthan, April 1s-(SpecIaI.)-- IA mass meeting of considerable feel- ing and intenseness was held at the county courthouse by citizens of Dothan to discuss the protection of wOmanhOOd In the future in this city.
 The meeting was held after con sideration of the cases of Leo Bush, Sush Bush and Casey Cul- breth, taxi drivers, who were fined in mayors court upon n charge of deceiving a young woman and talk ing her two miles in the country fnstead of to the depot ms she re- quested. It also wns charged that the men chOked her and oth ervvise humiliated her. The following resoiu- tfons were passedi
 "ResOlved, that the citizens of DOthRn and of Houston cOunty in nnass meeting assembled,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

@1. That the women of this county and those passing through it shall be protected at all hazard.
 "2. That appeenI to all law nu- thOrities to protect our women from such conduct as has been perpetrated lately, and as law abiding citizens we pledge our selves to assist In bringing the guilty parties before the proper legal authorities.
 a. That we will not take these issues to ourselves until nlI legal means have been tried, but our women shall he protected"
 A committee of three, J. G. Owens, W. F. Newton and I. H. Linen were appointed to fully in- vestiRate the case referred to. The people generously responded to a public subscription to prosecute the guilty parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
USED STOMACH PUMP ON
 JOKER WHO PHONED FRIEND
By Assoeiated Press

Rochester. N r., April 1S.-Tele- phoning to friend today that he had taken poison" in his room in To- cal hotel. Robert w. Joy. g. was checked to find the joke on himself. as his message was taken seriously by another person who happened to be on the line. This outsider notified the police and an ambulance was sum moned.
 The physicians broke into Joys room and found him chuckling over the hoax. They refused to accept his ex- cuses and proceeded to use g stomach pump, much to the sorrow of Joy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
ST. CLAIR OFFICERS BUSY
Sheriff Treece Declares War on
 M0Onshiners

Pell City. April 1s.-(Special. )--IIeaded by Sheriff Treece. the St. Clair officers have been waging incessant war on al. legged moonshiners and bootleggers 4 total of 3.s36 gallons of beer, sl gallons of whisky and 10 men have been captured to date Sheriff Treece, Deputies, Love. Smith. Roberson and Adams have been the officers making the raids. John Rob-
 erson captured two stills singl handed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19

dence at Seattle and the circumstances of her voyage were to be Investigated to determine her right to land.
 The young woman said she went 10 Italy as a student of music, suffered depletion of funds and rather than cable home again for more money boarded the first steamship sailing for the United States. She said she mere ly mingled with the steerage passen- gers at first and tried to hide from the officers when tickets were checked up but was caught. with nothing to show for her passage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
LOW GRADE COTTON TO
 BE SENT TO GERMANY

Washington, April IS. ls.-Preliminary ap- plcation of a southern bank for an ad- vance to assist in financing the expor- tation of 5000 bales of low grade cotton to Germany, was approved today by the war finance corporation.
 An application of southern bank was als approached in connection with the exportation of a small shipment of to- bacco to Denmark, the corporation an nounced. The amounts involved in both cases were not made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
MRS. w. B. EDNbUNDSON IS GOOD ROADS ENTHUSIAST

Albany, April IS. Special )-Mrs. w. B. Edmundson. prominent Morgan county woman, has been signally honored by an invitation to be one of the three fem mine speakers at the annual meeting of tne United States Good Roads assocla- tion at Greensboro. N. c. Mrs. Edmund- sons subject will be Tho Effect of Good Roads on Farm Women. The other two women who will deliver addresses are Mrs. George w. Vanderbilt and the Countess Caer of Franc1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Stsnds Pat

Washington. April 1S.-The supreme court reaffirmed today It's recent decision that appreciation of capital assets is tax able as Income In deciding the case brought by Herbert Darlington against Internal revenue officials of the Chicago district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-19
Yes, We Wash and Iron Shirts
 In the Finish Family
 Wash Bundles at 25c a Pound Dropthe Washerwoman

 Bundle up the full family wa-h this week, including the shirts (except silks) and let the AMERICAN wash and iron your clothes. It's clean, sanitary, conven- tent, cheap-cheaper really than a washerwoman's work. Such things as blankets, cur tains and linens are not ham, dled by the pound it's cheaper for you the other way.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Death of Alley Noel.

After long and lingering illness,
Alley Noel, brother of r. E. and
Lawrence Noel of this parish, passed
away at the residence of r. E. Noel
on McManor plantation, in the first
ward, last Sunday morning at 1880
o'clock, aged 45 years. Deceased
had been resident Of the northwest
and west for about twelve years, four
of which he spent in Oklahoma. He
took sick about two years ago, and
sought relief at various health re-
sorts, but to no avail. About five
months ago he went to Covington in
the hope that the climate of that
place would benefit him, but his con-
clifton grew gradually worse, and
about two months ago he was re-
moved to the residence Of his brother
in this parish where he could be given
better care and attention; but de-
|spite every thing that could be done
he sank steadily until he finally pass
ed away, fortified by the sacraments
of the Catholic church of which he
was a devout member. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, with services at the Catholic
church and internment in the Cath
olic cemetery. Deceased was never
married. He is survived by two
brothers, R. E. Noel and Lawrence
Noel, both prominent planters of
this parish. The Chief condoles with
them in their sorrow.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Robert Back With Locals.

Libby Robert, who few weeks
40 resigned as pitcher for the local
baseball team to pitch for other
clubs at a high remuneration, is
back with the locals. Fully appre-
ciating Mr.. Roberts work on the
mound and his value to the team,
Manager Acosta circulated a list
among the local fans and made a
purse with which to pay him a suit
able salary. The@ required amount
was readily raised and an offer
made to Mr.. Robert, which he ac-
|cepted. He will pitch with the To-
Gals in their game with Brusly St.
Martin tomorrow, and will no doubt
prove good drawing card and give
the usual splendid account Of him
self. The Chief, in common with
the lovers of the game in this city
and vicinity is glad to see Mr.. Ro-
bert back at his old post.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Grinding to Begin Early.

Owing to the advanced condition
Of the sugar cane crops, grinding
will begin much earlier this season
than in the past. Some planters are
preparing to commence operations by
the 18th instant and others a lit
tie later in the month and it is
generally believed that by October
/, grinding will be in full progress
throughout the sugar belt. From all
sections come reports that the stand
is unusually good and the cane fine,
tall and heavy with juice and sac
|charine. The tonnage and yield are
expected to far surpass those Of re-
cent years. All planters look for a
banner production. The general i'm
preston also prevails that the prices
this year will be such as to enable
the producers to reap a handsome
margin Of profit.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

Another Reduction in Ford Cars

K. A. Aucoin, the wide-awake
proprietor Of the Donaldsonville
Garage and agent for the famous
Ford cars and Fordson tractors, an
nounces in an ad appearing else
where in The Chief, another substan-
tlal reduction in the prices of these
popular motor vehicles. This latest
cut brings the prices of these ma
CHIMES almost to where they were
before the war. Mr.. Aucoin is very
highly elated over this latest reduc-
tlon in prices which means that he
will now be able to sell more Fords
than ever before. There is no change
IN the prices of the starters and de-
mountable rims, nor in Fordson
tractors, all of which remain the
same.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Death Of Mrs. B. S. Hennegar.

Mrs. B. S. Hennegar, formerly
Miss Grace Duke, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Duke, died at Fort
Worth, Tex, last Wednesday after
moon at 4 o'clock. The remains will
be taken to Covington for burial in
the family tomb in the cemetery at
that place tomorrow. Deceased was
a native of this city, and resided
here with her parents until about
four years ago, when they removed
to Covington, where Mr.. Duke is
now engaged in business. She was
pretty and attractive young lady
and was very popular with all who
knew her. The news of her untime-
| ly demise has caused sorrow to her
many friends in this community.
The Chief condoles with the afflict-
ed husband and parents in their great
bereavement.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Am Enjoyable Affair.

The semi-monthly dance at the
Elks' home last Wednesday night,
proved the usual social success.
There was a large attendance of
charming bellies and gallant beaux
from this city and surrcnding coun-
try and a delightful time was had by
all. Splendid music was furnished
by the Claiborne Williams famous
Jazz band. The dance committee
has ordered six ceiling electric fans,
which will be installed in the dance
hall. These fans together with the
many openings will make the hall
one of the coolest to be found any
where. These dances are growing in
popularity all the time as evidenced
by the increased attendance on every
occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Plant Working Full Capacity.

The big bottling plant of Mon
tero & Brande is running to it's full
lest capacity, turning out Coca-Cola
and the other high-grade carbonated
beverages which are fast making
this factory one of the most popular
in the state. The superb quality and
excellency of the drinks manufac-
tured by it is a strong advertisement
for the plant, and is creating de-
mend which is increasing every day.
The high grade of the flavoring syr--
ups and purity of the water and
the absolute cleanliness and santa
tion of every thing connected with
the bottling operations insures
"a product of Incompatible quality
and cooling and refreshing proper
ties. There is a big glass full of
joy and contentment in every bot
tie.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Property Transfers.

John B. Landry ct ais. to Mrs.
Myrza Babin Landry - All their
rights, title and interest in the es-
tate of the late J. Auselin Landry,
consisting of a tract Of land in New
River, containing q acres and NOV
able property; price, $3.50.
Edward Baker to Gus Baggage
Two lots of ground in Port Bar
row; price, $3.50.
Joseph O'Keefe to Rocco Savoia-
Half of lot of ground fronting Chet-
imaches street and lot in Square 1T,
town of Donaldsonyille; price, s1050.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Services at Methodist Church.

At the Methodist church tomor-
row forenoon, there will be Sunday
school at 10 o'clock and preaching
at II. Reverend E. N. Evans, the
pastor, has been spending a month
in vacation at his home in New Or
|leans and on the Mississippi coast.
He returned this week and enters
upon his fall campaign. DIR. Smell
ling, the presiding elder, will join
him at Vacherie on Friday next, and
|spend Saturday with him here. On
Sunday, the 18th, they will spend
the day together at White Castle.
Mr.. Evans has made many friends
lin Donaldsonville and throughout the
entire field Of his circuit and many
express the desire for his return an
other year.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

Santiago Truxillo went to New Or
leans last Monday, returning the
same day. The firm of Truxillo,
Hudson's Sons Company received
recently couple of carloads Of Ten
nesses, Missouri and Kentucky mules
suitable for cane and rice planters,
which are now on sale at the Dexter
stables. Mr.. Truxillo invites all
those in need of mules to call an ex-
anime his splendid animals. The price
this year is much cheaper than in the
past few years. \
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Liberty Coal.

Elsewhere in The Chief will be
found the ad of Elray Kocke, in
which he announces that he is the
exclusive local agent for Liberty
coal, which he offers to consumers
at reasonable price delivered
in any quantity to any part Of
the city or surrounding country.
Mr.. Kocke declares that this coal is
of an exceptionally high grade for
either steam or domestic purposes
that persons in this vicinity who have
already purchased from him declare
that it is the best coal they have
ever used. He advises householders
to place their orders now for. their
winter supply.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Decorate for the Fair.

II is time for all good citlzens OF
Donaldsonville to be thinking about
decorations for their homes during
the big annual fair which opens Oc-
tober 2. 1t is due both to our city
and the fair to show our colofs on
This occasion to make q good impres-
s;nn @ on the thousands of people who
viii be our guests during these elgns
|days. If you have no bunting 1I i1
f,ags from last year it would be well
to see some of our merchants a.
once w I in order to assure yourself OF a
supply.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

Sunday-Thomas Meighan in "The
Easy Road" and a Snub comedy.
Monday-Dorothy Gish in "The
Ghost in the Garrett and Pathe
News.
Tuesday-An all-star cast in Gle
liatrope."
Wednesday-Douglas Mclean in
"Chickens."
Thu, sday--William S. Hart in
'The Testing Block"
Friday-Florence Vidor and Lew
is Stone in "Beau Bevel," and a
Fatty Arbuckle comedy.
Saturday-Episodes of "Avenging
Arrow" 'Sky Ranger" Pathe News
and comedy.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
BARGAINS IN USED CARS.
Fords from 5000 up.

FOGds from SzUU up.
One Chevrolet touring.
One Chevrolet light truck.
One six-cylinder- five-passenger
Buick.
One six-cylinder, seven-passenger
Buick.
One four cylinder, five passenger
REQ. :.
For sale on easy terms. 1t will
pay you to see these cars before buy
ing.
u. A. ROUSSEAU,
! Donaldsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

Paul Gisclard and wife returned
home Thursday from a ten days. stay
at Cooper's Wells, Miss. While away
they visited the city of Vicksburg.
They report having had a delight
full time and were much benefited as
a result of their visit to the famous
health resort.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

The Chief acknowledges receipt Of
an invitation from Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph E. Weldon Of st. James, to
the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Reuphelia, to Berteau Abner Major,
which will be solemnized at the st.
James Catholic church Thursday eve-
ming, September 8, at 2 o'clock. The
bride-elect is the pretty and accom-
plished daughter of Joseph E. We'll
don, the popular and capable presi-
dent of the Lafourche Levee Board.
She is reigning belle and great ia
vorite in social circles in St. James.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Blum, who
had been residing at the home OF y.
A. Folse at the corner of Ibervllle
an Lessard streets, removed last
Monday to the residence Of Whitney
Comstock, at the corner OF Opeiou-
sas and Lessard streets where they
have taken up apartments.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03
Arth,1r Veron Of Smoke Bend,

Arthur Veron Of Smoke Bend, an
nounced to The Chief over the tele-
nhone Yesterday that a dainty little
p;rl had arrived at his home Tues
dav to stay permanently. She makes
the tenth child, all of whom are en-
toying robust health. Mr. veron is
engaged in the butcher business IN m
this city and since the arrival ct ms
new little daughter he has been
wearing a broader smile than usual.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1921-09-03

Mrs. Jacob Blum left Tuesday for
Long Beach, Miss, where she will
spend some time with her son-in-laW
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. David
K Gilman. She was accompanied as
far as the Crescent City by her hus-.
band, Jacob Blum who returned
Thursday. Q