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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
ADAMS COMMENDS
WORKERS IN RECENT
RELIEF CAMPAIGN
Nearly Fifty Per Cent Excess
Of Minimum Amount for
European Relief Fund
Is on Hand

The official appeal for the
starving European children
will not close until March 1,
but Birmingham and Jefferson
county have gone enthusiast
tically lover the top" piling
up almost so per cent increase
over the minimum amount
asked and placing the county
in the column, where it al
ways has stood in the columns
of things we'll done.
". J. Adams. county chairman OF the
European relief council last night an
nounced that cash and pledges already
in the hands OF j. Kirkman Jackson
state treasurer, tota, $67,6ss.85. In
addition to this there are nearly $1,000
still to come from Ensley, several
hundreds of dollars from the schools
and considerable sums from other
sources, all in addition to the CON
tributions that undoubtedly will be
added between now and the closing OF
the books March 1. Leaders of the
movement are confident that Birming-
ham and Jefferson county will havs
reached $4,000 before the appeal of
ficially closes March
unique gift reaching headquar-
ters yesterday was one for $40 from
children residing in the San Jose
apartments. The little ones declared
mat there are so few apa rtments
Ehere children are allowed to live
that their gift to the starving ones is
made out of pure appreciation of be-
ing allowed to live in the apartments
their parents have chosen as their
homes
W. j. Adams county chairman SUM
ming up the campaign and the work
accomplished, stated Saturday night:
Birmingham and Jefferson county
nave rallied to the support of stary-
fng Europe, loyalty, nobiy. wonder
Iuiiy. II is the same spirit that has
peen evident in all other campaisns-
the spirit of doing all that can be done
for the other fellow.
All IN all it was the most wonder
lul appeal we ever have attemnted
IN TINS county. The organization was
perfect, the workers backed US up in
ofie most loyal style and the donations
were waiting those who went sfter
them. "i'o'
without the aid OF Eugene Murrer
VINO headed the Rotary division. Har
oio McDermott of the Kiwanis dfvis-
ron: Atwell Brown of the Community
ciuo division and DR.. J. r Doster. who
ied the Belgian army, and their re-
EQUITABLE aids. the work would have
peen lond and arduous and would have
lacked much in reaching the wonder
1uI total that has been piled I'M.
But perhaps to no one thing was
success so much due as to the won
cer1ui publicity campaign that had
Zen conducted. The Birmingham
newspapers allowed US column after
column of space for weeks in advance
OF the official opening of the appeal so
ma. when the work actually started
mere was hardly a man or woman ~
child In the city or countvnr ~
state, either, for that matter--h,,t
Knew exactly what the drive was for
me newspapers backed us to the all
solute limit of their ability. !, Without
tneir aid we could not have even STAT
ca 70 accomplish the many things we
completed in the length OF time al
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

lightly. nor TO near so many as today.
when each young swain can invite any
number OF fair young damsels to be
his valentine"
This custom of drawing a valentine
was similarly observed in the Roman
Lupercalia. during which. festival boys
drew from common box each a tablet
inscribed with tho name OF a girl. to
whom, under the auspices OF Juno Feb
ruata. they were TO be devoted FOR
twelfth month.
Younger Birmingham is expected to
celebrate the picturesque custom OF the
day In the usual manner. plying the
mails with valentines to the loved ones
plural. maybe, in most instances). or
serving as their own messenger boys
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

humorous sketches iJlustr.t;r. -
nigh points of Birminghams history will
De tne feature of the birthday party 70
De given by the Civic Association IN tho
nient OF February II in the clubrooms
Of the association
me occasion will be in honor Of the
IcuIth anniversary of the organization
OF me association and the semicentenuiaI
OF the city of Birmingham.
me sketches will be under the stage
direction Of Percy Rosenberrer 80
members Of the cast will be Pani Dir,
John r. Hornady and r. q. Hershev
Besides the sketches, the programme
VII include review Of the activities or
the association for the past four years
and other interesting features. Refresh
ments will be served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
Shoes
Greatest Value for Least Cost

during the years Of their existence.
Now they are to meet the same de-
mands at greatly reduced prices.
Prices on Shield Brand Shoes
have never been based on the high
est price of hides and leather, but
always on the price at which the
leather and findings were bought,
plus the cost Of manufacture.
Prices today are based on pres
ent market prices of hides Ind
leather-which are selling below
pre-war levels; but the lower prices
prevailing at this time limo way af-
feet the high standards of QUAIL
ITY--STYLE and COMFORT in
every pair of "Shield Brand"
Shoes.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
RUHAMA BAPTISTS TO
HAVE NEW Bull DING

Ruhama Baptist church in East Lake
will erect its new building, on the cor
ner of Underwood avenue and Svenety-
ninth street, following the adoption of
the report of the committee in charge Of
location. The four lots on which the
church is to be built have been donated
practically free Of charge. The heirs
OF Harriet Wood will give three Of the
lots and John Thornton the fourth.
Construction Of the new building is ex-
pected to begin within the next few
weeks The committees on plans. finance
and construction are expected to MAKE
their reports, TODAY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
FAIR AND WARMER

Fair and warmers" is weather
Observer Horizons prediction for
today.
NO more rain, and no more cold
weather and chilly winds for the
next - hours. at least, promises
the weather man, who also predicts
that the temperature will not come
under 40 or As degrees.
The minimum temperature yes
terday was 50, and the bright sun
shine soon chased away the slight
hints OF winter. Weather Observer
Horton says the same sun will
be out today, only it will be
little warmer, and with not
sign of rain in sight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
St. Valentines Day, Feb. III
Es1ELLE BErHEA HALE

mate on this day On the eve Of ST.
Valentines day young people of both
sexes used to meet and each OF them
drew one by lot from a number of
names OF the opposite sex, which were
put into a common receptacle Each
gentleman thus got a lady for his val
entine.
The gentlemen remain ed bound TO the
services of their valentine for one year
So In that time BE my valentine" was
really a meaning thing, not said so
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
WADSW0RTH TO SPEAK
ON EXCUSES STRAND

:. B. Wadsworth Of Gadsden, president
Of the Etowah Trust company Of thar
city. Will be the speaker this afternoon at
the Young Mems Christian association
meeting Tor men, to Pc held at $50 o'clock
at the Strand thearte. Mr.. wadsworth
VIII use as the subject Of his address
Excuses"
The usual programme Of music will be
in charge Of the West End male quartet,
and number Of songs will be rendered.
a welcome lis extended to all BY the
Young Mems Christian association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

flying with missives signed with the
customary Guess Who" OF origin un-
discovered. Most of the novelty sta
tionery and department stores have
large assortments of valentines rang
ing from the penny valentine, gener-
ally Of fun making character. and far
removed from the original idea OF the
pretty custom. to large and expecsi
creations that dazzle the eye. This Aeaa
is very prettily observed in some u me
soft drink fountains and ice cream
fountains with dainty and suitable dro
orations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
SUNDAY LECTURE

DR.. ]. Campbell White president ~
White Bible school OF New York CITY.
will preach for the Handley Memorial
church. Thirteenth avenue and Twenty
NTH street. Norwood, this evening at
.T:3o o'clock. All seats free.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

Wont you be my valentirer' words
spoken lightly enough in this ultra
mordern time, once carried a MESA ge
and involved decision that made the
words full OF sweet meaning.
Long time ago the custom Of choos-
ing valentines on st. Valentines day
fell on February "a. The idea of the
valentine custom is of considerable an
tiquity but there was another reason
for the choice of this particular day. Ii
was an old belief that birds began 10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

Necessity of getting the greatest
value and benefits from the expen-
diture of ''hard earned dollars" was
never greater than it is today.
Money spent for shoes which will
give full dollars worth of service
for every dollar Of cost is actual
economy.
The guarantee that accompanies
every pair of Shield Brand Shoes
Eft Best, Wear Longest" lis your
protection.
Shield Brand Shoes have been on
the market for over thirty years,
and have proven to the public the
significance Of a quality product.
They have met the demands Of
thousands Of the wearing public
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
Why Diamond Dyes
Don't Streak, Fade

Beware Of all-purpose" dyes offered
BY some stores. Every woman knows
that wool and silk need different dye
than cotton, linen and mixed goods. be-
cause WOOL and. silk come from animals
hand cotton comes from plant. That's
ylwhy there u Diamond Dye for Wool
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

or silk and another Diamond Dye for
lotion. Linen and Mixed Goods. Buy
diamond Dyes" only. then your gar
ments or draperies will not streak.
fsde or have that dyed look Each
package contains easy directions. Just
tel druggist what material you intend
TO dye and what color you want-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

The London School of Medicine 10,
women, the first of its class in sleal
Britain was founded IN 1874
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
Use Pyramid
Be Happy
II Endurance II Being Tried to the
Limit Get = Box 81 PYRAMID
Pile SuDDesitories

II you are struggiing with the
pain and discomfort Of itching.
bleeding. protruding piles or hemor.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02

its members the reeaits Of his legal
efforts.
Beauvis supplies the key to the mis-
sion here OF Mrs. Still mans lawyers.
II is through his efforts In gathering
witnesses that they viii be enabled TO
proceed with the proposed Canadian
hearings, designed to yield testimony
contradicting that advanced by Mr..
Stillman's army of eavesdropping
woodsnen.
1T say nov. as haze said before,
the charges against Mrs. Stillman are
false" said Beauvis.
He interviewed several score French
Canadians. i.
Two woodsmen to whom he talked
contradicted the testimony Of an incl
dent described as having taken place
In July, 1919, and recited at the hear
ing by Harry Gronnen. a painter. and
Ferdinand Page, a carpenter. These
men swore they were at work upon
Mrs. Stillman's house there and
that from a scaffold they saw Beau
yais and Mrs. Stillman seated upon
a bed.
Other testimony gathered by the CO.
respondent investigator has not been
disclosed.
Five Witnesses on Hand.
Beauvais accompanied Brennan to
the county courthouse, where :hey
found five witnesses from Grande
Anse waiting. The testimony OF
these, with that Of the others, will be
axo p,ipod I'm detail tOday.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
Brentwood Hunter Shot.

While hunting ducks at the Red
Banks on the Eastern Branch yester-
day afternoon, Edward Markward,
Irving street, Brentwood. Nd, was shot
through the arm when his shotgun
was accidentally discharged. Friends
took him to Casualty Hospital. 1t is
not known whether he will lose the
injured arm.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
On the Main Floor for Christmas
Shoppers to See First Thing
24O VicunU SuUeuters
at So. .95

Despite the fact that we shall sell these
sweaters at the closest margin possible without
actually losing money, we will box each one for
giving-this is our way of doing our bit for
Christmas economists.
Of fine Vicuna in firm link-and-link stitch,
waistline model belted and ending in fringe
finished sash. Close-fitting sleeves with tail
ored cuff Color range includes flesh, maize,
turquoise, coral, brown, navy, peacock, black.
Sizes 36 to IA. Remember, there are only 240
of them and with Christmas shoppers on the
warpath, they'll fairly fly out.
Main Floor-Lansbursh q Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
ADvERTIstMENT
s'Gets-If'
The Corn
and Callus
U Peeler

I This Corn Remover Is Guaranteed
y Relief from corn suffering follows tho
sGppiicatton OF ''Gets-It" almost as quickly
aS pain fellows the thrust OF pin or knife
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
She'll Appreciate
One of These
DaintyBLOuses
at $500.

OF Crepe de Chine,
Georgette and Pongee-
Dressy and tailored kinds
in such variety that if you
want to give more than
one, you'll vary the gift
by choosing from this lot,
just arrived.
Embroidery in new de-
signs is noticeable, laces
in variations of artistic
placing are very different
from former trimming ef-
fects; frills arranged as
only s kille d designers
know how to accomplish
smart effects.
Boxed if you say so.
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
Meets Fifi's Lawyer.

Public display OF Beauvis' new role
was made on the arrival here of John
r. Brennan, of Yonkers, chief Of
counsel for Mrs. Stillman. and John
e. Mack, of Poughkeepsie. legal guar.
dian for Guy Stillman. Beauvis met
the advance guard of the proposed
Canadian commission and laid before
The Washington times., 1921-12-02
BEAUvA|S TURNS
S[EUTH TOHELP
EX0NERATE Fiji
indian Guide Returns From
North Woods With Wit
nesses and Affidavits.

MONTREAL. Dec. 2.--Out OF the
North v pods comes Fred Beauvais-
fawn-colored spats. precise little bow
tie. gold ring cleaning from hand
swinging a bright, new suitcase-not
the Fred Beauvais of the storied
forest, but Frederick X. Beauvais,
special investigator.
In the suitcase are photographs,
letters, ffidavits-fruits of quiet
visit to the French Canadian colony
in Grande Anse; to the wilderness that
was given a setting of romantic fiction
in the protracted suit OF James A.
Stillman, Of New York. for a divorce.
Hitherto an enigma in the law suit,
the Indian guide correspondent has OBJ
tained thirty witnesses in the North
Woods to counteracr stories about
Mrs. Stillman and himself told by wit
nesses for the banker plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02

Colors run riot in these
Newer Satin Hats that are
just being taken from their
boxes-and my, so many
boxes!
SATIN HATS are sure to be
the holiday favorites-and this un-
usual collection presents all the
latest and smartest shapes. Hats
that are so made and so adaptable
that they easily fit the contour of
ones face are becomingly trim
med with ribbons, ostrich. flowers,
fruits and ornaments. Red, pearl,
copen, henna and brown are the
predominating colors-but there
are others to meet every taste.
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1921-12-02

Fol, fashioned Black Lisle
Hosiery, very fine
grades, yarn dyed. Pair,
79c, $1.00, $1.50.
Split Sole Cotton Hosiery,
with the old, reliable
Maco soles; serviceable
and good looking. Pair,
Soc, Soc, 75c.
First Floor.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

emptied into the hopper, and right
here the cleansing by air begins, the
fan to the right carrying away all
the dust as the tea goes into the
hopper. This mixture falls to the
seventh floor, where the great ma
chimes known as sifters and cutters
do their work and the dust formed
in the operation is again winnowed
out by purified, dried air.
Again the tea descends to the next
floor, falling into great revolving
mixers which after certain num-
ber of revolutions discharge the
blend into pipes that carry it down
to the fifth floor and into great plate
glass tanks, each one holding a ton
Of tea. And here the last "dustingo
by pure air is given it and the glass
is wiped off by air under pressure.
AT the time of the journey a new
mixer was being installed-a NAM
moth affair measuring nine by eight
feet in diameter and six feet long,
capable of handling two tons of tea
efficiently.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

the retailer is told to return the
shipment to the company if the date
is later than that on the notice.
This means that the Salada Tea
Company believes that no tea will
be up to its standard if more than
seven months old, even in the sealed
metal packets, and to keep the
goods up to the quality that Salada
drinkers should expect it prefers
to have all tea older than this re-
turned. Think what this signifies
in pride of production, reputation
building, confidence and consumer
satisfaction. Also contrast it with
old-time methods of thinking it a
stroke of good business to palm off
a stale lot of goods on some un-
suspecting dealer or customer, and
you will begin to feel that the
Subtle charm in the taste of tea
which makes it irresistible and ca
pable, of idealization" has entered
into the conduct of the business.
The art and atmosphere of the first
floor has evidently permeated to the
packing department.
Right here is a good place to say
that the Salada teas are from Cey-
lon, where elevation and moisture
produce very fine teas, picked the
year round. The gold, red and blue
labeled blends leach one put up as
black, green or mixed teas) are all
grown at or above the quality line
Of 5000 feet. These are carefully
graded and sold at prices adjusted
to quality with equal care, the gold
label being made from the finest
leaf procurable, with body and also
bouquet; the brown label is the
cheapest tea, but good, being merely
from leaves grown at a lower level.
From these distinctions it is seen
how impossible it is for the buyer
to know quality except from the
reputation for skill and honesty of
the blenders. Names are only
guides. But with these facts in
hand you can experiment a bit with
teas, black, green, and mixed, Cey-
Ion, japanese and Chinese, orange
pekoe or Souchong (the larger
leaves), until the happy balance be-
tween your taste and your pocket
book Is found.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
H0W to Treat Good
Tea When You Get IT

it in the icebox, add lemon juice and
serve with only a little ice in the
glass, just to get the tinkle, and give
a final frosting.
These fine points all count in serv-
ing a real glass of iced tea. Even
the lemon seeds left in the tea will
give bitter favor on standing. This
punch may be improved by a sprig
of mint and be poured from pitcher.
Other fruit juices, fresh or bottled
(such as loganberry and grape
juice), may be added to the tea basis,
adding the lemon and sugar to taste
after the fruit juices are in. Orange
also combines we'll with tea.
We may laugh at Mistress Giles,
Of Haverhill, Mass, who, on receiv-
ing a gift of pound of tea from
Boston, in the middle of the eigh-
teenth century, hung her dinner pot,
put the whole pound on with water
and a good piece of meat and let it
stew. A piece Of jellied meat and
liquor that was "despot' strong
was the result. But people still stew
tea, though they have had two GEN.
turies in which to learn better, and
it is poor return for the painstak-
ing care and cleanliness expended
in bringing the tea to you with it's
delicate favors unmarried.
And whatever else you serve with
your tea be sure that it is served
with serenity!
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
The Perfect Brew

For perfect tea you should have a
heavy porcelain or earthenware tea
pot. (Scald it we'll before using.) Put
in level teaspoonful of tea to the
cup; add freshly boiled water; and
this means ''the third boil when the
pillows surge wildly in the kettle" :"
Let it steep for from three to four
mlnutes-never more, or you will ex-
tract the bitter tannin, which is
equally bad for your digestion and
the quality of your tea.
The old-fashioned tea cozy has
practical value here as we'll as
charming associations. Serve at
once and pour off the remaining tea
into another pot, or remake for the
second cup if you want it perfect.
Tea that has stood on the leaves will
be bitter and lack fragrance, S you
lose the volatile principles that you
want. These and the theme that
stimulate you are released quickly,
while the undesirable tannin dis
solves more slowly.
Tea is not food drink. It Is used
for its restful and mildly stimulating
qualities and for the relaxation that
its proper serving brings to the mind
and spirit. We are told that sit has
not the arrogance of wine, the self
consciousness of coffee nor the SIM
pering innocence of cocoa" Real
men like Samuel Johnson, Steele and
Addison and Charles Lamb all be-
guiled themselves with dishes of tea
and stimulated their minds and
genius at the same time; indeed, il
is the drink of the literary man
1,dr srceILeYce
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12
ON THE floor Dhere the blending begins, from,
~ fourteen different gardens in the Far may be
mingled to give you just the cup quality you like

china. Blue and white are favorites
in Chinese ceramics. Whatever the
color, let it be thin, and the teapot
thick walled to hold heat, and Danish
all NOISY flowers and masses of
bloom from the tearoom.
The tea ball and tea bag question
is hotly disputed. Whereas metal is
never the ideal in tea making, sew
eral tea balls skillfully manipulated
with fresh, boiling water and more
tea used to the cup to balance the
shorter time of sleeping will give
an excellent brew when serving
many. If you make a whole pot Of
tea it must be poured off the leaves
into another pot for serving. The
bags of tea, when hung in individual
pots, can be stepped for the proper
three or four minutes and easily
withdrawn without cooling the bev-
erage too much. The great problem
is to remove the tea from the leaves
and still keep it hot.
For iced tea the slender, tall
glasses, sometimes spider -webbed
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

with frosting, and the glass and sill
yer coaster, with a long spoon per-
haps having hollow tube so that it
can act as straw, add much to the
best of iced tea or fruit tea punch.
In Japan, when the train pulls
into the station, a tea vender comes
along the platform, instead of candy
and chewing gum men. A tea tray
hangs from his shoulders, bearing
individual tea pots with bamboo ham
dies, each with its tiny cup on top.
In each pot is the charge of tea
leaves, and at the signal he pours
water into the pot from the steam
ing iron kettle in his hand and
passes it through the window to you
for four sen 1.-TWO cents). You drink
and leave the "equipage" in the car
to be collected at the terminus. At
least you do if you are not curio,
memento hunting American, in
which case, stimulated and strength
ened by the tea, you probably slip it
into your bag with a guilty con4
science but happy heart.