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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20

Disarmament is the only sure
way 10 take the teeth ont of the in
come tax Dallas News.
No indeed The teeth will be drawr
from the income tax law Just as soor
as common sense prevails
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20

II is The h"'C road ;hat leads to
Easy street .- Ada News.
Aid lots Of people endcavoring t.
reach easy street wthcut travelling
the hard road. thereby never reach
il at all
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20
VERY FEW

Th!:k II "('" !. .uLi lriY r..
Thea You viii :L'ee." ga.G IT,.
There AIM many ruInGs {: ~ sac
II. II. iaGG'r q: succtes.'
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20
MlSt'ElL ANXIOUS

MATTRESSES renovated made good ae
new. Phone 1o9. purant Mattress Fac.
tory 4watf
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20

iia:" v" progressed SO very far
t'rt,H the savage after all? War
PANT yesterday related to varied
hues smeared on the faces of war
1iors bold. War pant today relates
to an unnatural red smeared on
the earstwhile lily skin of the
modern Amazon whose quest is
precisely the same namely the
scalp of mani McAlester News
Capital.
Nature is much greater artis
than the manufacturer OF rouge ant
kindred artificial beautifers. and ar
increasing number our our American
women are coming to realize II. A
clear, healthy complexion attracts tn,
modern man more than n poor one
hidden underneath paint.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20

Some preachers would be Il heap
more popular if their sermons were
only as broad as they are long.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20

Waiting for husiues- {" pick Up
does not sound American. Picking
business up by the slack Of tie
tr"ns""s and showing il along
seems mo-" iik" cur styr. Kali
spell tMont, Bee.
II isnt American aha il wen,
work. Eusi iness is good "r bad IS li'
men OF America make II. and thUst
most successful at business are e,er
na!iy ritkin. il NJ showing i, alont
with ".." ircr"HsirE Vim ai'! e.!crgy
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-05-20
CONStI,VlNG. POSSIBILITY

CONSERVING. Possibility
Brown i>nt brilliant mal.
aid bis friend. But he seems 10
have ii whole lot Of common stns. -
He ought to have" replied a.
Synic. he never uses any"
A mans Gains his socks t-foie
marriage: thereafter ne darns mar
riage.
o
Knocks from man or motU. usually
mean there's something wrong in.
side.
t
Bill Spivins says that il the first
kiss makes her weep. the second will
console her. uresuming. of course.
that he knows whereof he speaks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
Marengo Camp Meeting
 Having Record Crowds

Dixons Mill, August -(special) The tenth annual session of Marengo County Camp Meeting and Training School for Christian Workers opened Thursday, August IL. This is the best attended meeting of it's history All cottages are filled and several tents have been stretched, people ar irving by auto and on every train. the weather has been delightful and every one is experiencing a treat. both socially and religously.
 Rev. A. A. Walker. pastor of Bap- tist Tabernacle, Little Rock, Ark. who conducted the preaching so sue cessfully during the first year of the organization, is doing some wonder full preaching. Numbers have con- fessed conversion and will unite with the different churches through out this section. A very interesting part of every programme is the slng- ing, being led by Rev. J. r. Price, Florala. Miss Mad1yn Shepard of New York who has had charge of the piano Tor the last few years, has been un- able to attend. but has provided a very able substitute in the person of her aunt. Mrs. E.. E. Taylor of Central Mills.
 The address of P. T. Shanks of Sell ma on Christian training in the nome was very able and should have been heard by every parent
 Captain Blasingame of the United states department of health. will de- iver illustrated lectures each after noon on Thursday. Friday and Sat urday of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
 PRATTVILLE PARK TO BE FORMALLY OPENED

Prattville, August 1s.-(SpeciaL)- The citizens of Prattville are to have an up- to date park. Judge c. E. citizens of this county, became in- terested a short time ago in the city owning a park, and made the offer of a large tract of land he owns in the city limits on condition that
 in good condition. The tract of land is almost an ideal place for a public park, being on the banks of Autauga creek, a swift running, clear stream, besides many springs and an artesian well which overflows and furnishes a fine supply of pure drinking water. There is a swimming pool ready for use and the pavilion will be ready in very short time.
 There will be a formal opening of the park, which has been very ap- propriately named Pratt Park. on Friday afternoon at 3;30 o'clock, during which Judge c. l1. Thomas will publicly deliver the deed to the park lands to Mayor w. D. Davis and B. w. Morcrief, chairman of the street committee of the city council. It is largely due to the efforts of Mir. Moncrief that the park has be- come reality. Every visitor will admire the stately magnolias of which there are so many standing on the grounds.
 Many visitors from Montgomery and other adjacent towns will be present Friday to take part in the celebration in the way of swimming contests and other athletic, exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
REV. FRANKS WELCOMED
 WITH BIG RECEPTION

Columbus, Miss, August 1S.-tSpe- cial.)-Rev. Jesse D. Franks, who re- gently accepted a call to the pulpit of the First Baptist church here, and his wife were welcomed by reeep- tion which was given under the aus pices of the Philathea class of the church which MT. Franks is to serve and which was participated in by representatives of every denomination in the city.
 After greetings had been extended tn enew pastor and his wife, re- treatments were served, and then followed several addresses and musi- cal numbers. Hon. H. l.. Whitfield, superintendent of the Masonic home for boys, was the principal speaker. and short addresses were also made by Rev. T. F. Gregory and Fl H. Mechanism. These addresses were responded to by MT. Franks, and the musical programme included vocal and instrumental selections by Miss Pauline Morris, Mrs. A. T. Howard, Mrs. Edwin Dotherow Miss Olive Canders and Hartsell Mechanism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
Ministers to Haue q Special Meeting
 for Trades Council

Meridian, Miss. August 1s.-(Spe- cial)-The Meridian Trades Council committee appointed from the Merid- ian Ministerial association. Revs I. Hardin Mallard, B. S. Vaughn and W. J. Ferguson, to arrange a service for the laboring people at the city hall on Labor Sunday, September {, has announced the following pro- gramme for the occasion:
 The sermon or address of the occa- sion will be delivered by Rev. W. J. Ferguson, assisted in the prelimina- ries by Rev. B. S. Vaughan. while Rev. J. Hardin Mallard will act as master of ceremonies. The music Is to pc arranged by committee of the choir directors of the Southside, First Pres byterian, U. s. A.. and the Fifth Street Methodist churches, these d.- rectors being R. L. Crisco, Mrs. J. Hardin Mallard and Mrs. Davis. The instrumental music, prelude and post- Jude, will be provided by the Musi- clans union. An offering will be taken for the cotton mill sufferers of Laurel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
Officers, Returning
 Fire From Ambush,
 Shoot Mother and Child

Selma, August 1S.-Word wa. brought here from Greensboro this morning of a serious shooting affray which occurred five miles northeast of that place after daylight this morning in which Mrs. Robert Craw- ford and her. 12-year-old daughter re- ceived gunshot wounds, and Wes Smith and Everett Thomas, members of posse searching for Peyton Crawford, who escaped jail at Ma iron two weeks ago were also shot about the head and bodies.
 Receiving information yesterday afternoon that Peyton Crawford had been seen in the neighborhood. q posse was organized to effect his ar rest and when Smith and Thomas started toward the home of cousin of the escaped man. they were greeted with two loads of birdshot at close range. they returned the fire, wound ing Mrs. Crawford and her daughter, It Is believed all the wounded will recover. No trace was found of Pey- ton Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
PLANS FOR NAT|ON-
 WIDE PUBLICITY.
Semi Centennial Committee to Meet and Start Adver-
 Using Campaign

Plans for nation wide publicity campaign will be shaped by the pub licity committee of the semi-centen- nial association at a meeting to be held this afternoon at o'clock. The meeting will be held st headquarters on the mezsanine floor of the Jeffer- son county bank building.
 According to the tentative plans the campaign will be carried on in an effort to interest the people of the United States in Birmingham, which will celebrate the fiftieth annivet : sary of the founding of the city, with week of festival beginning Octo- Der 24.
 Arthur c. Crowder has been se- lected as chairman of the commit tee and other members are Joe Saks. Clarence Lloyd. Thomas Bragg, F. Hartley Anderson, pr. A. T. Cheatham. Mortimer Simpson, John w. Anderson. R. P. McDavid Jr., Bax- ter M. Eastburn, Octavus Roy Cohen, John c. Henley, John R. Hornady, Sam Bowman, Frank E. Butler, W. c Lassiter, F. R. Irwin and representa- tives of the three local papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
TEX RICHARD IS
 ARRESTED AGAIN
 UNDER FILM ACT

Chicago, August 1s.-Tex Ricka-d, promoter of the Dempsey Carpenter boxing bouts, departed for New York tonight, after having been arrested by federal agents and held in si0.0o0 bond on charge of violating the law prohibiting interstate transportation of fight films The maximum penal- ty Is fine of s1.o0o and a year i'm prisonment.
 Rickard exhibited the films of .he Dempsey Carpenter match Wednes- day night before an audience of wounded soldiers. A complaint was made by woman's club Before 6e- parting, Rickard said he had left in- structions that the films be shown to the soldiers and marines in the ma- rine hospital and at Camp Grant.
 Tt Is the poor man who is hit by the ban on these pictures" he said. The rich can pay the price of seats at the fight itself. but the poor man is not even permitted to see the films"
 He declared that he would fight the case to a finish, and expressed the belief that the law he was said to have violated would not hold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
TRIPLE ALLIANCE
 NEEDED IN OPINION
 OF LLOYD GEORGE
tContinued From Page one)

lands own shores in the North Sea- the north Atlantic and the Mediter- ranean.
 Tn the immense Pacific ocean and tnf the southern Atlantic, the pre- mier continued, how were we to guarantee a nalf million colonial and million Indian troops crossing thousands of miles of sea against the raiders? We could not have done it but for the fact that our Japanese ally came to our aid"
 The Australian and New Zealand premiers admitted it. They said We would not have sent our troops with out that guarantee. And at tho be- ginning of the war, we certainly could not have given the guarantee but for the fact that the Japanese fleet came there to assist us in chasing the raiders.
 Tt was invaluable to us; if was one of the turning factors in the war They loyally and faithfully to the letter carried out their obliga- tions and carried them out in the spirit.
 "Is it to be suggested that we now should turn around and say to them Thank you. You stood by us in trouble, but we don't need you any longer. so good bye?' Would any body behave like that fin business! The British empire must behave like gentlemen.
 When you are dealing with coun- try that stood well ty you in trouble and 1t is suggested that you should bring the alliance to an end when the trouble is over. I say that would not be becoming 10 the British | empire,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
ADVANCE APPROVED
Savannah Bank to Get S, 1000, 900 to
 Finance Exports
By Associated Press

Washington, August 1S.-An ap. plication for an advance of S5,00o,- 900 to the Citizens and Southern bank of Savannah Ga., for financing ex- ports was approved today by the war finance corporation
 The advance will be made to fi- nance cotton, cotton seed cake, pea nut cake and naval stores for export sale. The commodities, the corpora ton said, will be for the most part products from Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina.
 statement by Mills B. Lane, presi- dent of the bank, was made public by the corporation.
 These funds will be used" Mir. Lane said, "as a financial resource and facility in addition to the ususal | federal reserve bank facilities for the betterment of the people in my part of the country. The war finance cor poration's emergency help will be an added source of strength in the order ly marketing of the crop from our part of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
AGREEMENT l WITH SOV|ETS FOR | FOOD DISTRIBUTION
All Conditions Laid Down by American Relief Adminis- tration Are Accepted by
 Red Authorities
By Associated Press

Washington. August 1s.-A satis- Factory agreement has been reached with the soviet authorities at Riga under which the American relief ad- |ministration will begin immediately to fight famine among the children of Russia Secretary Hoover an |nounced today. The agreement. he added, accepts the conditions laid down by the American organization E.Sr safeguarding the lives o! relief workers and insuring American con- {6ol of food supplies.
 1While the negotiations have come td a successful conclusion. the secre-
 t%ry explained it may be a day or two before formal agreement is Isigned. Important details, such as means of transportation and location
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
 MISS BLEIBTREY SETS WORLDS SWIM RECORD

Indianapolis. August 1s.-A new world d'serecord for women of 4:1s3-5 for 300 yards in a 11o-yard open
 water course was established here to- day by Miss Ethelda Bleibtrey of New York City. in winning the 440- yards national free style A. A. U. swimming championship. The time was 6:30- Miss Bleibtreys time for ooo yards has been bettered it was 1 announced. but not under record making conditions. The national event was held in connection with the Indiana A. X. U. swimming championships. Miss Char lotte Boyle. also Of New York. was the victor in an open plunge for ,,is- tance for women, her mark being 55 feet. 1 inch.
 John Weismueller, Chicago. won the open 100-yards free-style swim for men, his time being 55 2-5 sec onds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
l. C. INJUNCTION IS
 UNDER ADVISEMENT
 BY FEDERAL JUDGES

The petition of the Illinois Central railroad seeking an injunction re- straining the interstate commerce commission from putting into effect its recent order changing the rates on lumber from KnoXo, Miss. to points north of the Ohio river was taken under advisement by Judge Rufus Foster. Judge Richard W. Walker and Judge W. I. Grubb, fed- eral judges who heard the case yes terday.
 If the injunction is granted it will have the effect of declaring invalN the commissions late ruling abolish ing the ? per cent increase above the regular rate on shore line railroads, it was stated yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
MORRIS CONFERES WITH LOCAL AGENT
 OF FRISCO SYSTEM

Fl. E. Morris, assistant general agent of the Frisco system, spent yesterday in the city conferring with local agents The Frisco system has evidenced its appreciation of the growing business done in the Bir- mingham district by creating the of- office of Aeneral executive agent with headquarters in Birmingham. George H. Schleyer Is the appointee and represents the head offices here. In this way many matters can have immediate adjustment that have heretofore been necessary to take up with Memphis or St. Louis.
 The Traffic Bureau now has up with the Frisco the naming of rates from Memphis in connection with barge line service from Cairo and St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19

of serious famine areas. remain to be worked out. he said, before the final document is drafted.
 The work of food relief in Russia will begin at once. Mir. Hoover de- clared, adding that the New York office of the administration was al- ready preparing vessels to rush sup plies to Danzig for trans shipme t into Russia. The quantity of food. however, which will be needed, it Is understood, cannot be determined un- til survey of Russian famine con ditions is made.
 It is expected the supplies will be the same as used in relief work for the children of Poland and Austria. comprising lighter and more di- gestible diet than is necessary for adults. and probably including con- densed milk, sugar, pork, flour, cocoa. beans and rice. It is believed that the administration ca ndepend upon the country for local vegetables.
 Harding Asks Unity
 letter from President Harding lndorsing the effort to mitigate fam inc in Russia and asking unity of the relief work in one American or ganization was made public by MT Hoover.
 My particular purpose in address ing this letter to you" the President said lis to emphasize my wish that the distribution in Russia of all char ity originating in the United States should be carried on through one American organization. It is only through American representation that we can assure to both American and Russian people the best service In the use of their funds"
 The Presidents letter was trans mitted by MT. Hoover to the chill dren's relief organization compris- ing the European relief council and a meeting of that body was called for early next week to consider d joint agreement to be undertaken for Russian relief administration.
 The council is composed of the American relief illustration. American friends service committee, American Red Cross, Federal Coun- ell of the Churches of Christ in Amer ica, Jewish Lent Distribution com mittee, Knights of Columbus, Young Mems Christian association and the Catholic Welfare committee.
 Tt is not the intention of the American relief administration" Mir. Hoover said, Ito make any public appeal for funds. as it feels that the economic situation in Aemerica does not warrant such demand until the whole employment and business sit uation is greatly improved Any per- sons who desire to contribute are recommended to do so through any of the cooperating organizations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
THREE

low, prettily -modulated voice.
 How is the cataIoguing of the books getting along? Do tell me f you want my assistance7 feel some how so incapable, such a useless, but terfly young woman-and. believe me, do want to reform! So if youth deign to offer me a regular job in the library. I'll jump at it.'
 Looking into the pretty eyes that were turned towards him with won derful appeal, the heart of Capt. Maurice Danby melted in his bosom.
 (Tomorrow-A Thief in the Dark.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
VICTIM OF GAS PASSES AWAY

Tuscaloosa. August 1S.--tSpecial.) Bryce O. Collins of Windham Springs who was severely gassed in France during the world war died at his home in this county last night. MT Collins was well known in this city where he was connected with the firm of Pizitz Company for sev- eral months after he returned to this country, and was in business for himself in Northport for while be- fore his health became so bad as to render him unable to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19

thought from Natalie. Strange how they had met that day! Stranger still that he should have become her uncle's secretary and resident under the same root-tree as herself.
 Yet, since his arrival, he had not seen much of the girl. She seemed eternally preoccupied with the social round In his heart of hearts, he rather despised that sort of thing Odd that it should appeal to her! She seemed so sensible.
 If only they could all get out of New York. MT. Ducane spoke of go- ing to the Adirondacks on the twelfth He had camp there. Would he re- Qulre secretary up there? And would he take Miss Natalie along with himf
 Tie girl was speaking now, jn her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
AMERICAN GOLFERS
 BEATEN BY BRIT0NS

Bellmon, Mass, August lS.-J m Barnes and Jock Hutchison, Ameri- can and British open golf champions. were defeated one up today in their first 36-hole exhibition match with the British professionals. Abe Mitch ell and George Duncan, played on the links of the Belmont Spring Country club.
 The best ball scores were: 61-67-- 135 for the winners, and two 6S-6S- 136 for the Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
TRADE COMMITTEE
 TO BROADEN PLANS

The wholesale trade committee ap- pointed as result of the resolution adopted at the luncheon rendered members Of the Chamber of Com merce by Murray Brown Monday met yesterday afternoon and held pre- liminary meeting preparatory to out lining broader plans for bringing about the campaign of cooperation between Birmingham wholesalers.
 The committee consists of Murray Brown. w. A. Currie. Chapline Hodges. N. " Millsap, E. H. Mills and J. Ed Keith. The committee will make announcement of plans after they are further uatured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
T FORGERY OF CHECK
 FOR WAR INSURANCE

Forrest A. Roy was arrested yes terday by R. F. Perry of the United States secret service on the charge of having forged a check drawn on the United States treasury. The check was made out to Elias Benja- min Holman and was for $1.910.95. It was cashed about March 31, 1920.
 The check was for war risk insur- ance. Roy was placed under a $1,500 bond yesterday by Judge W. I. Grubb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
PROUD OF CATCH

Decatur. August 1S.-( Special D-- J! B. Cassels. manager of the Soutn- ern Bell Telephone company for this district and Cliff Nunngester, local druggist. are very proud of a 'catcn , they made while fishing one night recently at Swann lake. They were casting for trout when an owl de- cided the bait was just the thing he wanted most of all. On the third attempt, the owl was caught in the wing and hauled IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL OPENS

OHeonta, ACs5uSt I8.-tSpec1aEJ--- The State Secondary Agricultural School of Blountsville opened yester- day with a large enrolment. Prof. J. B. Pennington, who has been presi- dent of the scchool for several years, states that he expects a larger at- tendance this year than ever before The school was opened in a new building just completed. costing ap- proximately $50,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
T CORP. EMIL HENCKELL
 KILLED IN ACTION

The Rev. c. Henckell left yesterday for Hoboken. N J.. where he will await the arrival of the body of his son, Corp. Emil Henckell who was killed in action at Chateau Thierry July 26. 1918.
 pr. Henckell will accompany the body to Birmingham. Funeral ar engagements to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
Griffin's Hitting Is
 Feature of Troy's Win

Troy, August 1S.-- Special Den son out-pitched Baker in pitchers duel and Troy won the first game from Fort Gaines, Ga, to 3. Griffin drove in two of Troys runs, and his hitting was the feature of the game. Roane fielded a sensational game It second for Troy. V.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-19
NOW NATIONAL BANK

Oneonta, August IS. - Especially )-- The Farmers Savings bank of this city has been converted into a na- tional bank, charter having been is- sued by the comptroller of the treas ury few days ago. The bank will operate under the name of the First National Bank of Oneonta. pr. J. s. Wittmeier of Cleveland was recently elected president of this institution. succeeding J. A. Brice, who was elected vice president l.. Q. Box was reelected cashier, and Folly Mc- Cuen assistant cashier.