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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01
press dispatch from Cambridge, Mass.

A press dispatch from Cambridge, Mass,
says:
The Bureau of Business Research establish
Gu several years ago at Harvard University has
issued bulletin which deals with the cost of
retalllng shoes. Field agents have sent in re-
ports OF the investigation of more than 1870
snoe stores in various parts of the country
among other things, the bureau asserts that t
mas mas Iouna gross profit ranges from 20 to 40
per cent OF the net selling price, and that oper-
atlng expense ranges from 18 to 35 per cent of
Cne net selling price, which means that some
stores are nearly twice as efficient as others.
stores that turn over their stock only once
a year and others turning their stocks four
times were encountered bv the investigators,
VINO oeciared that millions of capital could be
released from investment in merchandise if the
retailer increased his stock turns.
More stock turns it is declared, means
an increase in net profit without any raising
of price pair"
And advertising turns over stocks" thereby
increasing the net profits of business and at
the same time making lower selling prices pos
slole to you-the public.
That is, manufacturers who have goods to
sell to the retailer, and
Retailers who have goods to sell to the public
Cannot wisely do without advertising.
For the first it creates distribution;
For the second it provides customers, and
By cumulative effect works itself into force
which makes it the most wonderful agent OF
economy for both reader and advertiser that
has ever been developed.
And because this is true every man and every
woman anxious to assist in the readjustment
OF prices and business conditions should read
advertising closely and constantly.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01

Intelligent advertising describes desirable
merchandise in an attractive manner quotes a
reasonable price and points the way to the
door of the man who has it for sale.
1t speaks persuasively to thousands of inter-
ested readers every day.
1t creates six big selling days for the adver-
tslng merchant where there used to be only
one or two. This throws an increased demand
back upon the manufacturer, and general pros
perity follows
1t transforms empty stores into busy markets
OF trade and makes room for new stores It
makes shopping districts great retail centers
1t banishes the enormous waste resulting from
unused facilities, such as floor space, light, heat
and idle clerks.
1t makes merchandise sell faster, thereby
enabling the advertised merchant to transact
large business on a smaller percentage of profit
1t enables him to turn over his stock" sew
erai times oftener during the year than does
the non advertising dealer, with comparatively
little additional selling expense.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01

Today, when the buying public is rightfullv
expecting its every dollar to do double duty
this publication feels that it can render no more
constructive service to its readers than to in.
telligently and sincerely point out the poss-
bilities of advertising as related to the needs
and opportunities of every home
Advertising costs money, of course, and there
must be some easily understood explanation
why it is an investment and not an expense
why it decreases rather than adds to the cost of
merchandise.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01
Scented Evidence

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 1.-Police-
man Henry McGee, with another
OFFICER, was raiding negro liquor
party recently when MCGEE, stand
ing under a window, was deluged
with the contents of a two-gallon
jar OF corn whiskev. With his
clothing saturated with "the evi-
dence." the officer was upheld by
the Recorder, who scattered fines
nromiscuously among the negroes
captured.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01

On clear days an observer at the
top of the Woolworth building
New York, will have a view of
land and water for twenty-five
miles in everv direction.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-08-01

For cleaning glasses which have
milk there is nothing to
equal wood ashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
AUBURN COLLEGE

Auburn. January 21.-(SpeciaD-Tha the dairymen of Alabama thoroughly appreciate the agricultural college at Auburn is proven by what they have been doing. what they are now doing and what they expect to do in the near future.
 Not being content with the dairy de- partment these same dairymen agreed among themselves that Auburn must have first-class dairy herd and diff ferent well-known dairymen agreed to donate a high-class animal each to such a herd. The first enc to arrive was a beautiful Jersey COW, donated by Bon Aire farm, owned by E. E. Shriptrine, of Stafford. The second one to arrive is known as Oxford Knights Flossy, do- mated by Praytor and Jemison of Truss vile.
 Professor Eaton reports that several more are expected within the next few weeks and that these cows will form the nucleus for what is expected to be, in the future, very famous dairy herd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
WOMAN IS SERIOUSLY
 HURT IN STREET CAR
 PANIC AT GADSDEN

Gadsden, January 21.-(Special.) )-Miss Alama Jones of North Gadsden, an em- ploye of the Herzberg- -Loveman store, was badly injured yesterday afternoon when she jumped from Ewing avenue car, following panic that seized the passengers when a controller blew out. The noise, flame and smoke caused by the explosion of the controller box frightened the passengers, who made rush for the doors. She remembers get ting to the front door, she says and did not remember anything further until she awoke in the Gadsden hospital later in the day. An X-ray of her injuries dis closed broken and dislocated shoulder bone. No one else was badly injured, although several of the passengers were bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Being very inexperienced in making complaints regarding bills for service rendered me, hardly know how to. ex- press myself, but if can just enable you to grasp my idea, perhaps you will be kind enough to give some space in your paper to this matter in your own words.
 Of course, you are aware of the fact tthat some three months ago our city commission allowed new kind of gas 10 be turned into the mains of the gas company, presumably to reduce the cost of our gas for domestic purposes. Im- mediately the gas company sent out no tices to consumers as to how to op- crate our stoves in order to reduce our bills and get the best results for the minimum price. I do my own cooking and have carefully followed all instruc- tiong, with my gas bill almost three times what it has ever been as result. have discussed the matter with score of friends and with one exception the answer has been the same: T think II fs high time the women of Birmingham get together and try to do something my bills are more than twice what they ere were before and I have watched my sras and tried to keep my bill down more than I ever did before Sincerely.
 MRS. E. P. MONTGOMERY.
 1o11 Central street. ps~,~&v,etam January 20, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
MONTEVALLO COLLEGE

Montevallo, January 21-(SpeciaI) Catch your inspiration from the life of a man like Lee, who came back from defeat without malice in his heart and helped rebuild the old south" was one of the important thoughts in the address by Judge W. W. Bran don, Tuscaloosa, at Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women.
 The occasion was the one hundred and fourteenth anniversary of the birth of Gen. Robert g. Lee In his speech he also made a plea for better homes. better and more edu- cation in the state and for eradication of the hard times" tale, which. he de- clared, has bsen set to music in this country. He Kept his hearers in either laughter or tears almost throughout his characteristic discourse. Members of the General Josiah Gorgas chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy arranged the programme.
 Thank God for a man who could be lion in battle and a lamb in peace" he said. Lee, as a military general was the Napoleon of the Southern Con federacy The greatest sacrifice a man ever made, Lee made. He was the greatest patriot who ever lived" Judge branuon ueclareu. DeneVe that III the land eternal Lee and Grant are standing arm in arm viewing the prog ress of this nation
 He eulogized the Confederate private in glowing terms. He thanked God that another Lee planted the Stars and Stripes in Cuba during the Spanish American war; and that an Alabama division was the foundation of the famous Rainbow division which dashed the Hun across the Marne and dragged down the Kaisers imperial crown SC that we may bow no more to any king but God Almighty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
SCHOOLS OVERFL0WING
May Vote on Building
 Bonds This Year

Andalusia, January N.-QSpeciaL) )--Su- perintendent Brown of the Andalusia city schools states that large number of pu- pills have sought enrolment since the holidays, so many that they cannot be accommodated. The attendance this year has been larger than any previous year, and a building was built last fall for two of the primary grades. Plans are under way for a new high school building, ana it is understood that bonds for a new building will be voted on some time dur ing the year. The grammar school and high school are having a successful year, and an excellent corps of teachers are as- sociated with Superintendent Brown in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
POLL TAX DRIVE ON
Gadsden Women Organize to Assure
 Full Vote

Gadsden, January 2l.-(Special)-A cam- paign to get every woman of the 2.oUo who registered in this county last fali to pay their poll tax before February haA been started with Mrs G. w. Mathis as the leader, and meetings will take place and every effort made to impress the need of this act upon the women. Only about 400 women of the 2,5OO voters have paid their tax to date, and it is go- ing to take an intensive campaign to rem edy this condition prior to the first Of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
MAKING HEALTH SURVEY
Pike County Health Officer Visiting
 Schools

Troy, January 21.-tSpecial.)-Dr. Douglas Cannon of the county health rmnit has been busy for some time con- yducting a medical examination of the pupils of the rural schools of Pike county. He states that the examina- 1ions are about completed, and some interesting facts will soon be pub uished as to the physical condition of Fthe school children of the county. As yeach child is examined, any required Eattention is reported to his parents
 Dr. Cannon has met excellent co-oper> "a tion in the parents of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
THE BfRn1NGHAM AGEHFRAip sATuRpAy JANuARY 22 l92r
TH0RSBY BANK PROSPERS
New Institution Declares Eight Per
 Cent Dividend

Thorsby. January 2i-(Special.)-The re- cent meeting of the stockholders and di- rectors of the Bank of Thorsby showed very satisfactory business for the first year of the new bank. a dividend of D per cent was declared and substantial surplus left on hand Election of di- rectors resulted as follows: A. M. Grims- ley, Fayette; John B. Higgins, Clanton; Robert Johnson. Charles E. Lucas, J. k. Martin, E. w. Butler, Carl c. Petersen, Felix Eiland and s. M. Pate. Officers elected were: s. NJ. Pate, president Charles E. Lucas. vice president; c. k. Foss, cashier. The business done Is an indication of how much Thorsby needed hank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
PUPILS GIVEN HOLIDAY Troy Schools Close F ollowing Mid Term Exam

Troy. January 21.-(Special.) )-The Troy High school and city schools have finished tho first half of the school year, and in view of that fact and also that the students have been hard at work on mid-term final ex- aminations. Friday was given as holiday. No holiday will be observed on Washington's birthday, this taking the place of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
Six Months-Old Institution Does Big
 Business

Gum, January 2.-(SpeciaL>-A re- cent meeting of tho stockholders of the Commercial Savings bank of Gufn the following officers were reelected: R. k. Wright, president; Lomax Springfield cashier; D. M. Sizemore Lee Shaw, G' M. Alexander, Julius Hulsey, H. H. Size more and M. A. Springfield. directors. The stockholders were highly pleased over the results of business for the nalt year in which the bank has been oper at;ne as if was opened on July 10. ls1o. A nice sum was passed to the surplus ac- count, and the outlook for a good year business is extremely bright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
FORT PAYNE IMPROVES
 ROADS TO MOUNTAIN

Fort Payne. January Special )- County trucks are busy hauling chert across town for the purpose of com- pleting the gap up Lookout mountain at Fort Payne Several months ago new road was built up the mountain and that part of 1t in the city limits was cherted by the city authorities. The county is now completing the work. being assisted in loading the chert by many of the residents on the noun tain. who are anxious to see the road rov.n1at ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
NEWS FROM PLIERS
Troy Young Man Is Part of Long
 Distance Trip

Troy, January z1.-(Special.)-ln- Formation has been received here by relatives of Jim Frank King. who 4s in the naval air forces and is with the fleet of hydroplanes on the flight from San Diego down in South American waters, that the planes have crossed into the Atlantic ocean, and are now at Porto Rico. The flight has been one of much interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
THORSBY TO ADVERTISE
Chamber of Commerce Is Preparing
 Exploitation Booklet

Thorsby. January 21-(Special. )-rne chamber of commerce held an open meet ing last Monday night when flashiight picture of about 40 members was taken. This picture will be used among the il- 1ustrations for new booklet soon to be issued for the purpose of advertising the town and vicinity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
Pathe Man at Troy

Troy, January 21.-(SpeciaI.)---A Pathe News cameraman. Dick la Dare, was in Troy this week inspecting the points of historical interest about town with view of filming them. Alabama was assigned to Mr. la Dare to be screened by him for a historical feature soon to be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
Docket Is Light

0Feenville, January H.-{Special This weeks session of the Butler county court was one of an unusually light docket. Only nine cases were up for trial, six of which were continued. Two negroes were convicted of trivial offenses, and ono negro dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
I.yceum Announced

Thorsby. January H.-tSpecial.)- )-The |>noxt entertainment in the course put oh
 by the Thorsby Lyceum and Entertain mont bureau will be held Wednesday night. January 26. at Bates hall phe wa3d waters company of entertainrrs willz z1RReaf sog. fhs first tjMs in ThosEsSxy< x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
POSTOFFlCE ADVANCED
Increased Business at Rockford Puts
 That Office In Third Class

Rockford, January 21.-(Special.)- The postofffce here has been advanced to the third class on account of the increase in the mail. The three rural routes last month handled over 15,ooo pieces of mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
--l Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson. County until 12 miles known as Rocky Ridge road from the intersection of the Birmingham- -Montgom- cry highway; also the cherting or cin- oh road The be required to accept bonds at par value as certified check of $1,O0o or bidders bond must accompany each bid.
 The Board of Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 For further information see s, R. Batson. county highway engineer. 4oe Jefferson NoticcN to Creditors of Sheffield Iron
 Corporation
 The undersigned. as receivers of the above of or claimants against said company. who claim that said company is indebted to action against it, and all others whomsoever who assert any claim against 1t, that pur- nted 'G states a district or the ern district of New York on January II, 1921, in a suit therein pending c entitled l,x compiainant Con against Sheffield Iron Cor. poration. Defendant in Equity. No. 2o-166.' all such creditors. claimants and other per- or before March 20. 1921, and on or before written statements or proofs of their claims against said defendant, or the estate in the cally setting forth any preferences or priori- ties alleged by them respectively. with the way, in the borough of Manhattan. city, county and state of New York.
 or claimant against said defendant. who claims that it is indebted to him, or. that he possesses any cause of action against 1t, and no person whosoever who asserts any claim against it. who fails to file such statement or proof of claim on or before March 2O 1921, shall thereafter. be per mitted to assert any claim whatsoever against the estate of said defendant in the hands of the undersigned receivers. or to share in any distribution thereof whatso- ever. xrurys
 ROGER B. WOOD, As Receivers of Sheffield Iron Corporation.
 New York January 20, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22

To say that a man eats salt is the same in certain parts of Africa as say ing that he is very rich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
Notice of stockho

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. M ROBERTSON, President
 RORERTSON Gan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22

LEGAL NOTICES |
 Notice
 This is to say that shall not be respon- sible for any debts contracted by my wife, Mrs. Estell Pokrosky. who lives at 1o31 Sixteenth street. city.
 This 7th day of January, 1921. II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22

$10.6o0--On present day values the buyer of this home Ia getting a $20, 900 proposition. This fine home is located on Norwood Blvd, with eastern exposure. Living and dining rooms, library, music yoom and kitchen, bedrooms and 1 glaased- in sleeping porch, one open. The house is unusually we'll built of first class materials and is in per feet condition: hardwood floors and furnace heat; composition roof; large lawn: garage. Terms, e1,00e cash, balance reasonable. F. B. Johnson. with Jemison and Com pany. Inc, 2f1 N. goth St., Main 52s0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
FoRDs

NEW FoRDs-Two 1920 MODEL TOUR ING CARS WITH STARTERS IN PER FEcT SHAPE INQUIRE OF MIR. L. E. GREEsoN OR C. D. BARNARD, l7ol 2D AVE. N. MAIN a5ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
GUN BANK ELECTS

etrmngham, January %, 1921
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22
MERCHANDISE H ~GRTIfHES FnT SALE a

cOAI-Phone your orders for coal to Main ss50. Good coal-prompt deltvery-low price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-22

BONDS-When in trouble we will go your bond. J. Morgan Flowers & Co.,, main of- flee. 1917 Jeff. Co. Blk. Bldg, Main 2o2, Birmingham. EnsIey office. Ensley city hall, Ensley phone IT. Bessemer office. Sulivan's plumbing shop, 1873 3d Ave-. Bessemer Phone 9S
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-03-17

WRG;; ~ Cared trust herself to do
so, she looked around cautiously. seek
ding to identify that kindly critic whose
appreciation was so much the more
acceptable because ne spoke with the
tongue of understanding.
A small chuckle was struggling In
her throat. She could not help won
dering what the man would think
could he know how dangerously near
he was TO heing publicly kissed by a
strange woman.
But the chuckle expired In strar
gled gasp. The dancing eyes stead.
led 20 fixed stare. The color in her
cheeks ebhed more swiftly than II had
come.
SShe began to wonder II her heart
would ever beat again. If she would
ever md strength to move from that
spot where terror had transfxed her.
Her veering glance had been arrest
ed almost as soon as detached frcm
the portrait by the sardonic and in
solent regard of one who stood at a
slight distance, though In the same
group; a man whose face she had
never seen yet knew; the man whom
she knew only by the style under
which he passed among his criminal
kind-"Harry the Nut"
And he knew her, as his meaning
sheer witnessed.
Nor was this the worst; beyond his
shoulder a second face showed, color
less and drawn with passionate NAL
ice; the face of the woman Inez.
Go be continued)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-03-17
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL ELECTION
Anril 1901

STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT
OF STATE-SS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an
election TO be held in the several towns, wards
villages, and election precincts on the first Tues,
day of April A. D., 1921, being the Fifth day
OF said month. the following officers are to be
elected
A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Tor the term of ten. years, TO succeed Aad u
vinle. whose term OF Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. D., 1929.
= A STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie INSTRUCTION, for the term of four
years, TO succeed c. p. Cary whose term OF
office will expire on the first Monday of July
A. D., 1921. 49,
J, \ CIRCUIT JUDGE, for the term of six
wears, for the, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIR,
QUIT comprised of the coanties u Marathon
Lincoln, Oneida and Villas. to succeed Alex.
ander H. Reid, whose term of Office will ex,
pire on the first Monday of January, A. D.,
1922.
= \ y COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS for Marathon county for the term
of two years, to succeed julius f. GiesSe
commencing on the first Monday OF July, A. D.
1921.
Given under my hand and Offical Seal, al
the Court House. in the City of Wausau, this
2nd day of March, A, p, 1921,
Il. H KUHLMANN,
County Clerk