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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21

F, Vivian Martin ays she has only
temporarily deserted the screen for
the stage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
Tacoma Leads in
P. o. Savings Gains

Tacoma leads the cities Of the
United States in postal savings gains
during May. according to the latest
report OF the postoffice department.
with an increase in deposits OF $34s,.
1856. Seattle's total deposits for the
month stood at $1.596.S94.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff.
Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver.
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21

with Lon CLANCY. Is prominent In the
cast Of Mother o. Mlnc.- the big
Thomas Ince production at tho Blue
Mouse this week.
Miss Blythe is a beautiful young
woman and first entered films por-
traying the vampire type. In the
1nce production she Is seen as Fanny
Baxter. maynard woman.
LIBERTY
Three hundred and MY dollars a
day for n special train to take the
company To and from work was part
OF the expense incurred In the film.
Ing OF "Snowblind." the Kathleen
Newiin Burt story which is being
shown on the Liberty screen this
week.
Tho scenes were taken at Lake
Louise. Canada. In the winter when
tho hotel was closed. which necessi-
tated the company stopping at the
hotel in Banff.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
WINTER GARDEN
- II 4

WINTER GARDEN
ID ALPH GRAVES. Fl. OF Cleveland.
~ won n place In motion pictures
thru "A movie magazine contest He
In ono OF the three leading players in
David Wark Griffith's production.
Dream Street" which IA now in It's
second week at the Winter Garden.
His acting In this picture wins high
favor with tho audience.
Griffith will give Graves the lead.
ing role in his next picture, The
Two orphans.-
STRAND
Anne Bolcyn. VITO Of King Henry
VIII OF England and mother Of
Queen Elizabeth. is the central figure
OF the story OF Deception" the big
European production which Is show
ing at the Strand this week.
The role Is played by Henry Por-
ten. celebrated European film
actress, while that OF the king is por-
trayed by Emil Jannings. distin-
guished actor.
CIENfMER
Two men battle for the only white
girl In an Isolated Arctic outpost, In
Evolves OF the North" the picture
drama at the Clcmmcr this week in
which Eva Novak. the pretty little
blonde actress. In starring.
Many CT Pie scenes were filmed IN
the Yosemite National park
COLONIAL
Everyone enjoys q good horse race.
Tho intelligent animals In Vita
graphs big special production. BLACK
Beauty" at the Colonial. stage a race
that makes the blood Jingle and puts
! every nerve ON edge II arouscs an
tho sportsmanship In the human be.
ing and holds him In rapt attention.
Tho picture Is a series OF big Incl.
dents which furnish n number Of
spectacular scenes.
BLUE MOUSE
Betty Blythe. who last appeared
here as the heroine In THE Penalty"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
GOLD MEDAL
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
THE STUDIO LIFE

Tho movie players life Il nrled
with contradictions and anachron.
isrns. wreckcrs OF homes nre -usu.
ally thoroly domesticnted. off screen.
Many hcavies arc by nature pacific
and comedians are lugubrious.
An anachronism: An hour after
Wallace Macdonald had secured the
license to wed Doris May. he pro.
posed TO Sylvia Bremen in a Poor
Relation'--and he had the license In
his pocket
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21

Betty Blythe. who last appeare'
here as the heroine In THE Penalty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21

Tony Sarg. puppeteer and car
toonist. is making screen comic
called Tony Sarg's Almanac.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
ASPIRIN

Beware, Unless you soc the name
'Bayer" on package or on tablets
you are not getting genuine Aspirin
prescribed by physicians for twenty.
one years and proved safe by mil.
Iona Take Aspirin only as told in
the Bayer package for Colds. Head.
ache. Neuralgia. rheumatism. Ear.
ache. Toothache, Lumbago. and for
Pain Handy tin boxes OF twelve
Bayer Tablets OF Aspirin cost few
cents. Druggists also sell larger
packages Aspirin Is the trade mark
OF Bayer Manufacture OF Monoacetic-
acidestcr OF Saiicyiicacld-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-06-21
REX

One OF the features OF Tho Sport
OF Kings the racing drama at the
Rex this week. In the appearance in
the cast OF Margot Kelly. who came
TO America from England. where she
WAS appearing in nngenue roles on
the stage. especially 10 play the lead.
ing feminine role In this film produc-
ton. Miss Kelly Is a vivacious young
maid with m abundance OF screen
personalify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
GERMANS FORM
 PREPARATION PLAN
Includes Formation of Con- Sortium for Economic Ex-
 pIoitation in Russia
By Associated Press

Paris. December S.-Germany,s la test plan for meeting her reparatious obligations to the allies includes the formation of a consortium for eco- homie exploitation in Russia, to be participated in by Germany, France Great Britain and the United States according to an article published to- day by the Journal des Debats The newspaper, although not divulging the source of its information. de- clares this is the plan on which Hugo Shines. the German industrial mag nate. and former German Minister of Reconstruction Rathenau, have been negotiating for the last few days in London.
 As outlined by the Journal des De- bats the plan includes the following general stipulations:
 "The United States, England and France would supply Germany with capital necessary to transport raw materials sufficient to assure a Ger man monopoly in supplying Russia with manufactured products. The Russian industries would be restrict cd to the production of raw materials sufficient to repay Germany for the products transported into Russia. The profits thus realized from Germanys s exploitation in Russia would be di- vided among the members of the con- sortium in such a way as to Insure the payment of Germany's war rep arations. Meanwhile Germany would be allowed to benefit by a morato- rum, permitting a test of the above plan to be made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
BESSEMER

Bessemer, December 3,-(Special. )- William Tettit, assistant game war den of the Blue Creek district, was shot and seriously wounded Saturday morning near Yolande about o'clock by negro hunter, alleged to be Sam Smith. The wounded man was snot 1t is stated, while attempting to ar rest the negro for violation of game laws.
 He was shot in the lower part of his side with a Winchester shotgun. The negro escaped and the sheriff office in Bessemer was notiged and Depu ties J. G. Thomas, J. w. Kemp and A. M. Eubank went to the scene and upon search they arrested Sam Smith, negro at his home at Sumter at 1 o'clock. and broughr hiinYto the eoum- ty jail in Bessemef, Where he IS charged with assault and attempt to murder.
 At the time of the shooting Luther Hosner, game warden, was with let tit and following the arrest of the negro, who was taken before the wounded man at his home, identified him as being the man who shot Tettit, it is alleged. Tettit also Is alleged identified the negro as being the one. who. shot him..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Ioyinr (uD Award

Interest In the loving cup which will be awarded at the close of the year to t.le citizen who has per formed greaseat service for the city of Bessemer IS lnrreaslng and Alr. J. w, Legsett. the donor, is gratified that so many names have been suggested as being eligible for the cup,
 A board of judges consisting ot representatives from the civic clubs will decide the name of the one deemed worthy, These judges are Mesdames II. L, Bains, George Ross, George Woodrow, Dr, P, E. Gwin and w, 4, Simmons, George Woodrow, chairman of the board judges, IS from the Rotary club and Mrs, Bains is from ths Culture club, Mrs, Floss from the "Wednesday Music club and Dr., Gwin from the Kiwanis and W. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Pnsent-Teacher Association

The ParentTeacher association of the High school will meet Wednes- day afternoon at S:15 o'clock at the school when the following program will be rendered; The School Can Help the Home" first by Making Both Parent and Child Her Friends" Miss Julia Flint; second, by Teach ing the Child How to Study" Miss Saie Jones; third, by Requiring the Work from the Child.n Miss Blake Garfield, ts
 Questionnaire; What is High school report for? On what dates given out2 What should you do as parent when your child comes with ID" or "E'? Do you provide a quiet and comfortable place for your child to study at night? Does your chlid have a definite printed schedule at home for his studies? Does your child have time to prepare his les sons at school? What is the mini mum time a high school student should study each day? What can you, as parent, do to help the teacher to get the maximum response from the pupil? The acid test: Are you interested enough in your child 70 come to our parent teacher associa- tion?"
 After the program there will le a dollar social" and coffee and sand wiches will be served in the lunch room. All mothers and teachers are expected to be present at this meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
ERNEST A. CUFFS

zamora temple, Nobles of the Mys- tic Shrine, will celebrate its big nam moth winter ceremonial with an of ficial visit from Imperial Potentate Ernest A. Cutts of Alec temple, Sa- vannah, Ga.
 With nearly 200 noviees and unre- generate sons of the desert already elected at last nights meeting of the temple to take the crowning degree, more than 1000 Birmingham and vl- cinity Shriners are "rarin'" " to go next Thursday.
 Two ceremonials will be put on at the Jefferson theatre when two squads of candidates will make a pilgrimage over the burning sands.
 At 1 D. m. and 5:30 D. m. the cara vans will start, headed by Potentate John B. Bethea.
 zamora band patrol, charters, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04

degree team are all sharpening their appetite for the big feast of novices. And for the plain, every day Shriner who wears no uniform but his fez and smile, there will be "cut-ups' aplenty, reports say.
 Shriners and their ladies will be treated to two regular performances at the Lyric theatre at 1 and D. m., while Loews Biiou will entertain at three performances beginning at |. 6:S0 and 9 D. m.
 To cap the climax, Shrine ball will be given at the Tutwiler beginning promptly a 9 o'clock for Shriners and their ladies. Four bands will furnish continuous music.
 Hundreds of shriners from neigh boring Alabama cities are expected to attend the ceremonial to pay hom- age to the imperial potentate and his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Talk on China

A.. c. Loehr will be the speaker Sunday afternoon at the Grand thea tre at the meeting for men held un- der the auspices of the '. M. c. A. Mir. Loehr will make talk on China" will be unusually interest ing on account of his intimate know edge of the country and its people.
 Mr. Loehr was born in China, his parents oeiag connected with the mis- sonary work ol the country, and he was al one tslne vice consul to the American embassy. special pro gram of music mas been planned and a large audience will greet the sneaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
LITTLE GIRL HURLED

Anniston, December s.-(Specia1.)-> Funeral services for little Myre Alice Songer, who died at midnight Friday at the family home on Will mer avenue, were made more impress sive by the service of six little girl friends dressed In pure white as they bore the casket of their friend and schoolmate to the waiting grave at 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon The services were conducted at the fam fly home at o'clock by Rev. L. N. Claxton, a large number of friends assembling for the impressive funeral ceremony. The little girl is survived by her parents. MT. and Mrs. O. G. Songer; three brothers and one sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
spinIxs-McDaniel

The wedding of Miss Grace Nc Daniel to Mir. Joseph Milton Spinks occurred Thursday evening at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. W. C. Stoddard, on Arlington avenue, in Bessemer. The interior of the home was beautifully decorated for the oc- casion with trailing southern smilax, ivy vines and ferns, with lovely yell low chrysanthemums. At one end of the living room an altar was impro- yised of luxuriant ferns, palms and flowers and was lighted with mum bers of yellow candles. before which the bridal party stood.
 beautiful musical program was rendered before the ceremony, in which Miss Virginia Shaw sang At Dawning," Annie Laurie" and "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" and Mrs. J. M. Sparks sang Until" and 70, Promise Me" During the ceremony ITO a Wild Rose" (McDowell), was softly played by Miss Shaw.
 The wedding party entered to the strains of Mendelssohn wedding march played by Miss Shaw, and two young girls, Miss Bonnie Spinks and Miss Nora Sullivan, attired in pink taffeta with corsages of pink roses, opened the white improvised gates leading to the altar. Little Metz Clements, the ringbearer. in white satin suit, carried the ring in white chrysanthemum. and the flower girl. Geraldine Evelyn Matthews. daintily attired in a pink taffeta frock with pink tulle sash and bows, scattered the rose petals. The maid of honor, Miss velmon Supple, was gowned in light blue silk with silver lace trimmings, and carried an arm bou- quet of yellow chry The matron of honor, Mrs. Hattie Mat thews, was attractively robed in a white crepe with white lace trim mings, and she carried white chrys- anthemums.
 The bride. lovely in white duch- esse satin, with trimmings of pearls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
TWO ADDRESSES SCHEDULED

Two prominent speakers have been obtained for the next regular meeting of the Legion on Thursday, Decembe CT 15. in the ballroom of the Hillman hotel. D. E. McLendon, president of the city commission, will address the leglonnaires on the subject of the American Legion in Civic Affairs" and Dr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of public schools. who will speak on France of Today in Comparison with the France as the Doughboy Knew It."
 A. G. Connolly will outline the plans as adopted for the nation wide mem bership drive to begin the middle of this month.
 According to the present arrange ments, a vaudeville slkit will be pre- scented which will be obtained from one of the local theatres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Afternoon Bridge

Mrs. Joe Lacey was a charming hostess of the week. entertaining at her home the members of the Wednesday Bridge club. Late autumn roses and chrysanthemums afforded the pretty decorations for the party. The prize for the highest score, a hand boudoir pillow, was won by Mrs. Herbert Batts. A delicious salad followed by ambrosia and cof- foe, was served at the close of ths afternoon. Mrs. Laceys guests were Mesdames L. W. Allen, DeShazo, M c. Ragsdale, Jr, Mac Batson, Me Eniry, J. H. Blue, Bruce Snider, s. w Wright, Herschel Wilson, c. J. Keigley, J. H. Leonard, J. M. Bonds, J. c. Long and John Eagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Vote on Bond Issue

The city council will vote on a $40,- 900 bond issue at the meeting Tues day evening, which will provide for a sanitary sewer connection for Jonesboro. r
 The citizens of this ward of Bes- semer presented a petition to the council several months ago and the council appointed committee to in- vestigate the needs of the citizens along these lines and the sanitary conditions of the ward.
 In the event the council passes fa- vorably on this measure, and it is be- lieved that it will, an election will be called for the citizens of the city to vote on it's passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
PAGE MURDER TRIAL
 NOT YET COMPLETED

Jasper, December 3.-(Special. )- The trial of Kirk Page for the mur- der of Leon Adler at Patton last fall is still in progress. The witnesses in the case are still being examined. The state has rested, but the defense will consume a good part of next week in presenting its case. Many witnesses from around Corona and Patton are in attendance, and more ara exnacIed next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
WINS RATE VICTORY

Birmingham Traffic Bureau has won another freight victory. Interstate commerce commission has ordered cancellation of the increase In rates on lumber declared on points on the Alabama and Northwestern railroad to Selma district The rates were raised from 111sc to 1Shc by estab- fishing two local rates. The commits sion orders return to the old rates by January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Tax Assessments

Deputy Tax Assessor E. c. Hines of the Bessemer divissen of the tax office of Jefferson county, states that property owners are unusually slow in assessing their property.
 Since the office opened there have been only about 25 per cent of prop erty owners to make assessments ac- cording to Mir, Hines. and after Jan uary i penalty will be imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
White ChrIstmas Plan.

The churches of the city are plan ming for their annual White Christ mas celebrations That of tho First Presbyterian church will be held on December IS at the church.
 This annual observance is beau tlful custom which Is celebrated In Bessemer by special services at the churches marked by appropriate pro grams of Christmas songs. carols ani readings and with contributions and gifts for those in need, who are not able to have celebrations at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04

and real lace, with veil ornamented with bandeau of pearls and caught with orange blossoms, carrying a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley entered on the arm of her matron of honor, Mrs Matthews, her sister. who gave her in marriage. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, MT. Clarke, and the impressive ring ceremony was said by Rev. Splnks, brother of the groom
 An informal reception followed the wedding. Refreshments of cakes and cream embossed and molded in bells, slippers and cupids, were served. The brides cake was beautifully em- bossed in pink sweetpeas and lilies of the valley.
 The gifts, which were numerous and lovely, were displayed in the li- brary and the brides book was pre- sided over by Mrs. Henry Morton.
 Among those who assisted MT. and Mrs. Stoddard in, receiving and en- tertaining were Mrs. George Schwartz. gowned in a purple charmeuse, with gold lace trimmings; Mrs. Sparkes, in changeable taffeta, with silver lace trimmings, and Mis- Virginia Shaw in ivory silk. with real lace. Mrs. Stoddard wore handsome blacF satin. with overdress of black jet, with cor al embroidery. Others assisting Mrs. Stoddard were Mesdames Lee Mat tingly, w. H. Porter, Fred Owen Gwin and James McDaniel. After the reception Mir. and Mrs. Spinks left for wedding journey, and upon their return they will be at home in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Joint Hostesses

Mrs. Herschel Wilson's pretty home at Lipscomb was unusually attrae- tive when she and Mrs. J. H. Leon ard entertained the Woodward Bridge club at its recent meeting. The love- ly Christmas colors of red and green in vases and baskets of carnations and ferns were effectively used throughout the living rooms, and in the dining room beautiful specimen yellow chrysanthemums added q charming note of color.
 The prizes, lovely Madeira tray cloths, were awarded to Mrs c. J. Keigley and Mrs. Lacey Edmundson, and the consolation, Christmas plant. fell to Mrs. Roy Parke.
 A turkey luncheon was served, fol- lowed by cake and jelly and coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Community Tree

The community Christmas tree. which Is being planned by Bessemer people, will be the first celebration of It's kind that has been held In the city. and much interest is Aroused Tn 1t, Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove will have charge Of the musical features for the occasion and beautiful Christ mas carols will be participated in by the singers of the city, including the children, and an elaborately decorat- ed tree will be filled with gifts for the children of the poor of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Pupils In Recital

A number of pupils of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove have been invited to give recital on next Friday evening at Hopewell school auditorium. The pupils who will take part in the pro- gram will be Virginia Nash. Lee Bains, Margaret Waller, Frances Keith, Helen Roll. Bessie Mae Ste vens, Lillian White and Mrs. George McnoWn1J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
A Shoe for Comfort

The feet are one of the important nerve centers of the body. Prominent nerve specialists often start their treatment on the feet of their patients. This shows how important it is to wear comfortable, good-fitting shoes.
 You sake from 4.000 to 5000 steps a day. Think what that means to your feeti If the shoe is not designed and constructed to harmonize perfectly with your foot, four thousand times a day the nerves must suffer. It's no wonder a bad pair of shoes tire you out.
 The foot is cantilever spring so made that when it is allowed to function nor mally 1t carries the body with the great est possible ease and resilience"-Dr. Douglas Stewart, one of New Yorks lead- ing specialists. Proper shoes are essen tial for the proper function of the foot. Dr. Winner Krusen, head of the Depart ment of Public Health of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Mrs. Murdoch to Sneak

Mrs. w. L. Murdoch will speak to the ParentTeacher association ot the Roberts Vance school on Thurs day afternoon on Child Welfare" Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, president of the association, has included in the Invitation for that meeting the members of the. Clarendon Parent Teacher association, the High School Parent-Teacher association. and the Civic Improvement association ot Jonesboro. The meeting has been ar ranged for 2:15 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04

The Age-Herald maintains special rep resentatives in Besseme. for handling correspondence. advertising. and sub scriptions. Mrs. L. D. McColum, cor respondent, receives news items; phone Besseiner 1072. H. B. Walker, Realty bvuding. Bessemer. manager of circv7 lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04

simmons represents the city coun- cil.
 Among those whose names have been turned in to MT. LeSgett are those of J. B. Morton R. l.. Coons, Mrs, E. NJ. Owens, Miss Jane Hadaway, Mrs. H. L. Bains, M. J. Brooks, and J. F. Haffner, and it is expected that numbers more will be turned in dur ing December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-04
Mrs. Hmey Honored

Elaborate preparations are being made for the reception which will be given by the Bessemer chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy on Thursday afternoon at Elks' club in honor of Mrs D. |. Huey. presi-