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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-01
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Bsnkrnptcy Sale

Notice of Bankruptcy Sale
 In pursuance of an order of the Hon. Efn1net O'Neal. referee In bankruptcy, the stock of merchandise, fixtures and accounts receivable belonging to the bankrupt estate of Alex Guss. formerly doing business as Bessemer Dry Goods Company. will be of fered for sale to the highest bidder at pub lie auction at 1 D. m.. Wednesday, February 2, 1921, the premises formerly occupied by said bankrupt, 1905 Second avenue, Bes- semer. Ala. Said stock consists of mems. women's and children's clothing, shoes, dry goods notions ct cetera The inventory can be seen at my office. 322 Brown Marx building. at the office of Irving M. Engel, attorney. s33 First National Bank building, Birmingham, Ala.
 LOUIS sILBERMAN,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-01
LOUIS SILBERMAN,
 Receiver in Bankruptcy
Jefferson County; Estate

State of Alabama. Jefferson County; Estate
 of Charles Merrill, Deceased.
 Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of January, 1921 by the Hon. J. r. Stiles. judge of the probate court of Jeff ferson county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said tate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred
 MARGARET MERRILL, Executrix.
 Henry TTusou Sims Attoruav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-01
Notice of StockhoIders' Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be special meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Home Building and Loan As sociation at the main office, 2026 First February 24. 1921. at 12 noon, for the pur- pose of increasing the capital stock of the association from six million to nine million dollars, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting.
 H. Nj ROBERTSON, President.
 W. V. M. ROBERTSON, Gen. Mgr.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
TIME To QUIT.

II is simply time to quit crouch
ing about 'revaluation. This thing
has got down 10 the point OF being
a scapegoat. Some people do have
10 pay more tax this year than they
did before. but that is because they
were not paying their just part be-
fore. No more taxes are being col
lected this year than last, that is only
The ten per cent total increase. And
no less will be collected next year
nor next year after that unless the
people should suddenly 20 insane and
decide to quit building roads and run-
ming schools an doing the other
things that they are not going TO
sion doing. Some men are paying
more. as stated above. because they
had not been paving their pant be-
fore. Tor the whole purpose nf the
reyaluation act was to make the tax
payments as fair as possible Most
OF the gentlemen who are complain
lng about increased taxes are simpi@
kicking because they cannot continue
TO carry the light end Of the stick
while others struggle along with The
heavy end.
Then. much of the talk about taxes
would never have been heard had
not the flush times ceased. We are
all erouchy about the shutting down
OF easy money and taxes are the
easiest thing TO hit. No legislature
is going to change the valuation act
because il is fair and just and the
people have already passed on il,
Just as well forget it now and quit
harpiug on ii.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
Miss Pearl Stilwell Bride OF Mr.. J. u.
Houston.

\ very quiet wedding was sol
emnized last Wednesday evening, De-
eember %. 1920, at six o'clock, in
the Presbyterian parsonage at Mint
Hill when Miss Pearl Stilwell became
the bride oil Mr. JEFF Houston. The
bride wore a coat suit of dark blue
serge. with black accessories. Among
those present We're Misses Ruby and
Audrey Stilwell sisters of the bride,
and Messrs. Edward McWhirter, Of
Charlotte. and win II Beaver of
Mint Hill, and Georget Houston, and
Miss Annie Houston. brother and sis
Ter of the groom. After the ceremony
they all motored to the home of the
groom's father, Mr. ". r. Houston,
where the Mint Hill string band fur
nished music and a sumptuous sup
per was served. Hot chocolate and
delicious drinks were also served.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Lula
Stilwell. of Goose Creek township and
is an attractive young lady and will
be greatly missed in her home and
community.
Mr.. Houston is a charming young
man of splendid character and an in
dustrious farmer
Mr. and Mrs Houston have a host
of friends who wish for them a long
and happy life.-A Friend,
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
What Crops should BE Increased a.
the Cotton Acreage is Decreased.

with the price OF cotton much be-
low the present cost OF production
the growing of other crops and live
stock is certain to receive much more
attention. In the Southeastern states
the boil weeyil is giving an additional
reason for attention to other crops
than cotton.
In practically all cotton growing
sections there is likely TO be much
casting about for other crops and
other lines Of farming 10 occupy q
part OF the acreage recently planted
to cotton. The general farmers seek
a substitute for cotton instead OF a
supplement to that crop. No greater
mistake could be made than an at
tempt TO make a radical change in
our farming in one year Such radical
changes or revolutions nearly always
spell disaster Surely We should have
learned by this time that W. cannot
jump from one crop into another, or
from one system or line Of farming
TO another. from one season TO the
next. to meet fluctuations IN prices.
The man who attempts this sort OF
thing is nearly always one or two
years behind the game and finds that
instead of meeting the best prices
with the largest production he hits
the lowest prices when he has most
TO market
The cotton acreage must be re-
duced. Even if disastrously low
prices for cotton had not come this
year. they were sure to come before
long II the tendency to put every pos
sible acre into cotton had been con-
tinued. We have been putting too
large a proportion of our cultivated
lands into cotton on too many farms.
Decreasing soil fertility and a lack
OF feed and food crops were bound
TO cause decreased returns from cot
ton. even if the price had not fallen
below present cost of production.
A reduction in the cotton acreage
would. therefore. be advisable, even
IL prices were now satisfactory But
with ahe double reason for reducing
the Cotton acreage for 1921. thou
sands will be asking the question,
What crops should be grown on these
released cotton lands?
First, let us answer that If these
lands are devoted 10 crops. or 70 lines
OF farming with which the farmer
is not entirely familiar II should be
done only on a small scale for the
first year or two. In other words. II
radical change in crops is to be
made. or If a large acreage formerly
planted to cotton is to be put into
other crops, which should probably
be done on some farms. these crops
should only be those with which We
are entirely familiar.
Corn is crop with which we are
more or less familiar. and the acre
age now planted Is large. Shall we
plant the released cotton lands to
corn? There can be no reason for
not planting enough land to corn to
supply all the possible feed and food
needs Of the farm for corn. II Is
perhaps safe to plant even more than
this. IL there is likely to be a fairly
good lccal demand. or an extra lot
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
The, Mould. Rut The, Can't.

japanese statesmen seem 10 b.
peeved II they continue in Their
present frame OF mind. they may
eventually become veXed.
The Japs are determined TO secure
racial and social equality with ms
Americans. They are very persist
emit ana even intimate unpleasant
consequences If we don't open the
door and invite them in.
But most people n this country
have other views, We are in the
habit OF choosing our associates. es-
pecially when We invite them into
family circle-the American holy OF
holies.
We are perfectly willing to ex
change commodities with the Japa-
nese That is trade
But We are not wiling 10 exchange
daughters. That is a matter toe
close to our hearts 10 let policy in
terfere with our jud d.ment.
We wish them wei. and they have
our good viii in all material thing
that are wise and just
But. much as they may desire IT,
they cannot have our daughters.
And racial and social equality
means nothing else Exchange.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04

LOT hogs 10 feed. under conditions
v hieh give fair chance for profit.
BUT poor lands should not be planted
70 corn. il Is not a good money crop in
the South. Our lands are too poor
and the negro tenant. even ii closely
supervised. cannot make a living for
himself and the landlord CROWNS 2
corn. 80 long as our average yiells
are twenty bushels 10 the acre or
less. But We can safely put enOug3
.of the cotton lands into corn 10 sup
ply the needs OF the farm. which We
have not done in the past on the
farms where the proportion Of the
land planted 10 cotton has been
largest
In every section there Is some hay
crop which does reasonably well, but
there are few sections in the South
where hay is produced in sufficient
quantities 10 supply local demands.
and still less whore hay is produced
as a money crop.
Certainly hay can be safely pyoduc-
eG To supply the need OF the farm and
such other local demands as
ally exist. but the man who Ia
produced hay rs n sales crop Shou Z
20 slowly into the business. until he
has canyassed carefully the cost of
The machinery equipment. his trans
portaIion facilities. his markets and
his own fitness for this special line
OF farming.
Again. many Of our acres planted
TO cotton need 10 Be made richer. a
crop of legun.es plowed under viii
do this. Therefore. ii there is an old
cotton field. which has not been prof
itaaly productive and we can get
along without the small crop from il.
let 1t be put into some legume and
the crop plowed under. or grazed off
by livestock, if good livestock are
available.
In short. LEI us reduce our cotton
acreage. but LEI US use judgment and
caution in launching into other lines
Of farming and other crops with
which we are not familiar-The Pro-
sressive Farmer.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04

Tongues bitten run away with peo-
pie. and sometimes they don't know
when 20 stop.
The dashiBg manager OF a fash
iOnable hotel in a grea- city allowed
his tongue 10 become jndiscreet when
an opera singer claimed there was an
crrCr in her bill
His unruly member applied Ger
tain ep.thets 10 her which gentlemen
TO not use in the presence OF ladies.
\ jury awarded her five thousand
dollars damages.
The manager didn't have the FIVE
thousand.
Now he IS in jail. and The singer
is paying The county three dollals
and a half a week for his board.
She is happy. and hopes she will
he permitted 10 continue her "ehar-
ity" FOR an indefinite period
IN unruly tongue is naughty
,h'ur 10 have. 1 is about as profit
able 20 the average mortal as would
be the split tongue o. a serpent
At least. without The I've thou-
sand. Exchange.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
DR.. III. Hewitt Brown. Dentist, OF
Monroe and l.aurinburg Change
Field of Practice,

4 survey OF the pas six years has
brought to my recollection many ac-
quaintances. and OF this miscellane-
Gus group my pride is manifold They
have been the means ot impalting to
me invaluable knowledge. and of the
kind that could not BE- gained from
the class rooms of he best rvgu-
lated universities. The closeness OF
association with human nature and
Its iutticasies offers DO me the solu-
tion of problems which hitherto had
been deemed difficult Equally OF
Importance are the philosophical ano
psychical knowledge that one gains
from this contact 1t is only natural
TO state that during this period o.
time business here and there had
thrown me with some of the best
people Of the opposite race. Candidly
speaking. after arriving in the South
| did cherish grave doubts as TO m,
business intercourse; but as years
rolled by, and my understanding OF
affairs developed, my fears on thar
score we're completely eradieated:
and il forms a pleasing thing for
me at this juncture 10 state that
several prominent members of the
Caucasian stock have helped me to
signal success With my own race |
must extend them praise without
measure. Handicapped for want of
dental knowledge, and all other com
ditions duly considered. they have
adapted the instructions given read
lily, and the alacrity Of their response
is surprising Should they continue
In this role they are bound to en-
hGnce the standard of dentistry in
this section. But | must here seize
the chance 10 acquaint my many
friends, white and black. of the
change | am called upon to make.
Tangible offers have been extended
me that will suit my purpose better.
Realizing that the offers mean an adj
vancement educationally, profession
ally, financially, and many other
ways, | hereby inform my patients
that shall discontinue dental opera
tions in the State very early in the
coming year.
DR.. Brown proposes 10 spend the
next three or four months in the Co
lumbia University before resuming
his practice.
Dr. Brown has received a letter
from the State Dental authorities
commencing him highly on his work.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
Baptist Hospital Goes tn Winston
Salem.

Salem.
The committee vested with the
power o. selecting the North Carolina
city in which the big hospital 10 be
erected by the Baptist church will be
located. rendered its decision at mid
night of Thursday and decided upon
Ninstou-Salem Following the con-
ference at Raleigh Thursday after
noon the committee was unable TO
agree. Two of the members favored
Raleigh, two Greensboro and one
Winston salem The members Of the
committee left Raleigh Thursday
alsht aud la hope that they might
come to am agreement they travelled
on the same train. II is reported that
a vote was taken al Selma with The
result that the verdict was awarded
20 Ninston-Salem
\ delegation of Greensboro citi-
zens was present at the. meeting
Thursday afternoon. They presented
in forceiul manner the natural claims
OF this city for the location of the In
stttution, pointing ont that Greensbo-
re- was the logical place for the sery-
Ice of the greatest number of Bap-
fists i'm the state Greensboro also
made the tender OF 100000 in mon
ey and a building site. Five other
cities made similar offers.
The committee appointed by the
local chamber of commerce to raise
funds and secure subscriptions waged
a valiant fight IN behalf Of Greens
boro toward securing the hospital
and keen disappointment is felt by
these gentlemen. as well as many
other citizens interested in securing
the institution for this city.
The Monroe journal., 1921-01-04
The Sign.

Dobbs: Time must hang heavily on
your hands.
Nobbs: Why!
Dobbs: Well. you wear such a
large wrist watch.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03

Primrose Chapter, O. E. s., will meet
Friday evening when the degrees will be
conferred.
The Waldo County Veteran Associa-
ton will meet in Belfast the first Thurs
day in April
The Sons of Veterans will have whist
party in Memorial hall this. Thursday.
evening with rs cents admission.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
cIety of the Methodist church will meet
with Miss Abbie Poor Wednesday. March
9th, at 2 p. m.
The DiHgent Club OF the Methodist Sc
clety recently gave the Home for Aged
Women several records to be used on the
machine kindly. loaned the Home by
William L. Luce
Ashley Matthews is assisting Victor
Whittier, the local agent, in distributing
that Indispensable book, the Maine Reg
lister, from the pIess of the Portland Dr.
rectory Company.
Belfast relatives have received news Of
the arrival, Feb. list, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Sears of New Haven, Conn, a
daughter-Dorothy Elizabeth Mrs. Sears
was formerly Miss Ruth Payson, the
Granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah E. Pierce
of this city.
The Travellers Club will meet next
tuesday afternoon at the home of Misses
M2ude E. and Mabel R. Mathews The
program will include papers on Old Mis-
sions of California by Miss Grace H. Hall:
San Diego and its neighbors, Miss Mar
garet A Funton; San Francisco, Miss
Mabel R. Mathews.
The old folks dance, planned by Aurora
Rehekah Lodge, and announced earlier in
the winter, but postponed, will be given
in Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening,
March 9Th, weather permitting. Nc
keen's orchestra will furnish music. The
committee request all who received in
NltdllouS IHen 10 attend now.
Mrs. Fred A. Myrick of Montvjlle had
very serious operation at the Tapley
Hospital Tuesday and is reported com
Portable Mr.. Myrick is in the city, the
guest of his sister, Mrs Frank A Cush-
man This is the seventh operation that
has come to the immediate family of
Mrs, Cushman since she has lived in Bel
fast.
WEST BELFAST. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Hartshorn and Miss Gladys Bryant spent
Sunday with friends in Morrill,. -. Mrs.
Herbert kimball is confined to the house
with a severe cold.... Mrs. Rena Dobson
visited Miss Carrie Newcomb Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Elms spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Fowles.. -. Mrs.
Levi Campbell entertained Mrs. Annabe
Underwood at dinn-r Thursday..... Mrs.
Fannie Simpson has returned home,
after spending several weeks with Miss
Grace Walton.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03

Herman A. Patterson, who had been
i'll at the Waldo County Hospital the
past few days. has been adjudged insane
and taken to the Bangor State Hospital
for treatment.
Mrs. George |. Heating entertained a
two-table auction party last Thursday
evening. Mrs. Horace E. Mcdonald won
the first priz5. Mrs. Orris S. Vickery
became the guest of honor and was pre-
sented with bouquet of flowers when it
was accidentally learned that it was her
birthday.
John M. Swanson of Washington, D.
G., one of the wireless operators at the
Radio station on Congress street, has
leased the Southworth farm on Lincoln
vile avenue and with his wife and little
son will occupy it. They have been
living in New York The farm joins the
station property.
Emma White Barker Tent, D. of w.,
had very pleasant gathering Thursday
evening at the home of Mrs Myra S.
Dutch. There were eight tables at whist,
when the prizes were won by Mrs. Cora
j. Bowker and Mrs. Irene N. Mckinney;
the consultations going to Reginald r.
Cottre]l and Mrs Julia B. Cunningham.
Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ellis arrived re-
Gently from Boston and are rooming at
the Wayside Tea House until their new
home. the former Sarah Harvey farm on
the Oak Hill road is ready for their occu-
pancy. Mr.. Ellis has been employed in
the delivery department of the Boston
American, but has bought the farm of
the Chaplin Agency, Giles G. Abbott,
manager.
Miss Ina E. Collins, daughter of the
late Robert U. Collins, former Belfast
boy, who died recently at their home in
Kentfield, Calf, says: dad so often
spoke of his boyhood days in Belfast,
and especially during his last days with
me, that l feel l know everyone and
every spot quite well. Any word from
his old friends is doubly priced by me.
Dad was fine man and loving father
l miss him more than words can tell.
For seyente en- years, since my mother
passed away, we have been inseparable
chumS and companions. Five years ago
we sold our home in San Francisco and
bought bungalow in kenttiald, which Is
now my home"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03
HELLO!
Is this the Belfast CITY Laundry?

Yes. How much do ask for doing family wash?
ONE DOLLAR. dollar just fo- washing? Yes. We
call for the wash and deliver ready hang out
Why to clothes and then wash the
for a dollar.
Yes but DOES she the
clothes clean?
DOESN'T KITCHEN the forenoon, and YOUR
SOAP and RUN YOUR RANGE WIDE OPEN
boil clothes and tell old
clothes and ~?
she Please
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03
The News of Belfast
NEW ADVERTISEMENT rs

r Maine Power Co, advertises
y5 ',5 stock for developing Maine
.,tsr powers
~. r.oa.al Theatre publishes picture
,' ,~ fol- The week
S j,s,O Rockland, advertises boat
~, ,-s garment Store are adver-
. nS ,r1s stock of new spring goods
aJ user. also a special of wool dresses
i three jags
r. r.rsm1re Store advertises large
,.,-. ..r End styles of rubbers and also
,,a:s .os t,ting adv.
Davis sample Shop advertises
-I.aetJe blouses, plaid skirts,
a3rs 5t-
A.. g. P Ripley, Bath, advertises
|m.es a appleton,
0.sss A.us adyertises to do motor
raA"
Al. Hardware Co advertises farm
y,~rs or..ass, saving machines, etc.
g7.r O. sDrague publishes card of
n3a5
7.F.ur City Laundry advertises to
|asuHy a8slings.
Zee ss. llusekeeper wanted.
sr.l DAVIS adNertises suits and over
|g3ts ua s..r=.
Perry Market offer specials for Fri
ae agl -srJ-lN.
ga Webb wants to buy piano.
Mr. 4m-no Djckey and family pub
sbs. l hanks.
1~. res,v has wood for sale.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03
4 RI

Goodyear discovered the process
of vulcanizing rubbers about rs
years ago. It has since proven
one Of the discoveries of the age.
But we doubt if Mr.. Goodyear
would recognize from his crude
efforts to shape the raw rubber
into covering for shoes the finish
ed product Of today.
By actual count we are carrying
some 112 different styles of rubber
footwear. From the heavy Hip
fisherman's boot to the light Cos
samer weight ladies' rubbers. A
shape for every style of SHOE
heel and toe. And right here we
want to emphasize the Importance
Of a proper fit. We carry all
widths and we take as much pains
IN fitting rubbers as we do shoes.
OUR NEW SERVICE HEEL.
Most rubbers give out at the heel. Our new ser
vice heel will eliminate this fault making the rub
Der wear nearly twice as long Built in the heel
OF the rubber there are extra stays of very heavy
friction duck which covers the bottom and goes
half way up the sides of the heel This adds both
frmness and durability On it is the sem-ro
edge, which laps over and adds great strength
where the bottom and sides join and more especial
ly protects the back of the heel and keeps it from
breaking out. Mems highest quality light rubbers
$1.25-Womens 80 cents
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1921-03-03

Bliss -ursare NJ Dunton entertained
Be 4-tss auction Club last Friday
g5ll- tuue- was served at 7 o'clock,
Gltl .e le.5latons, favors and place
AUS we're la teeping with Washington's
ullaE The evening was spent with
NUaa ..- 1rIL=s going to Mrs. Sumner
fa-- Mrs. William H. Hall and
lis Ala. I loves.
The 5 Tag sale given by the Bel
last rE .ats Of Troops One and Two
8oa gao- saturday, and resulted in re-
ag ... so which will aid much
HH TIP and promoting the
liHe Scout work in this city.
lisl- all residents of the city
8a .et in making the program
i@1's-. special thanks from every
s@ +. A EImer A. Sherman, who
l@ 54.le = N-au their staunch support
l5r b. E-s % selling tags were given
ae'a=a Nogers, first, and Hubert
'-. .- s-.o. Scout Rogers sold 100
"92 gaed him high line.
@5l.'r-- the Frank Durham Hazel
W. r.',' American Legion, had a quiet
s"'gseiae- sunday afternoon to talk
va plans 'cr their coming benefit per-
'~|''.- j W. Flanders, who is to
~. '' aas. was present. After dis
l ''''- he play selected is entitled ga
III wig MA. 1t is beautiful four
y .-"soy Drama, a romance of the old
S''~, With The help of interested par
H. 4 Flanders plans to secure the
.,,,. "~a' talent for the play. All the
,,, a'.5ntl9n to details and the fine
Ill.,. oI actag, stage settings, etc,
vr ''s'Agulsh the professional drama,
IN. 3 7u De production, so that the
|tass ' sot.- may enjoy an evening of high
BEN ,t, 'si '5alAment An orchestra will
~~''snoaoce, playing special music.