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Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
CAS PUMPS GIVE
 SHORT ME EAsuRE IN YORK STATE

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 1T-(SpeciaD Fifty per cent of the gasoline pumps throughout the state give short measure to the purchaser. ac- cording to a report made to B. A. Pyrke of the department of farmers and market by w. T. White, director of weights and measures.
 An inspection made in October with state automobiles equipped with tanks havin zfaise compartments, dis closed that no type of gasoline pump is infallible. although, If properly op erated, accurate measure would be delivered. Atotal of 100 purchasers in 75 cities and villages in different sections of the state shove. that 45 were short all the way from a half pint to one gallon on a three gallon purchase. Of the 100 purchases g were correct and 32 were found slightly over on delivery. the maxi mum excess being one pint in three gallons.
 The result of the investigation will be transmitted to Attorney General | Newton for prosecution. Of the A l cases of shortage, NIT. White reported | that fully half were so fragrant as to warrant legal action.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
FARMERS T0 BUY
 HEAVILY W H [ N CROPS COME IN

SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. 17-(Spe- cial)-The recent questionnaire con- ducted by the farm journals of the northwest among the farmers has brought to light that 7.206 farmers expect to buy cars in the very near future. Tires to the number of 3S,249 will also be purchased. The prospective purchasers of storage batteries number BOSS and of dry batteries, 19.13O. The questionnaires showed that carburetors to the num- Der of 5.727 will soon be on their way to that many purchasers.
 An interesting feature of the can vass is that 2,352 motor trucks, S2S tractors and 746 tractor blows are soon to be purchased by farmers.
 Other items pertaining to automo- piles, trucks and tractors which will be ordered by the agriculturalists soon include 2542 magnetos, 15,050 piston rings, 4,771 roller bearings, 5,664 shock absorbers. 2.6s8 gas en- zines. 3,344 spray pumps. 1.0S7 en- silage cutters. PISS feed grinders and 10,135 feet of belting.
 Bumper crops are the rule this year throughout this section and the farm CTS are eager to take advantage of their new prosperity.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
B|G CHRISTMAS PACKAGE CAUSE
 IF ATTRACTION

One of the most novel and attrac- tive salesroom displays for the holi- days is that O. a mammoth Christ mas package which occupies one end of the large display case.
 The package is addressed to Mrs. Some Happy Person, 100 Raptures roadway, Phoenix Arizona" In the lower corner is the big special deliv- cry lettering ana the price is s1,475. In another place is the wording which reads, Dc not open until Christmas" In the upper right hand corner ap- pears the familiar From" which is followed by the name Dulmage and Dunbar, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

..Eive years from now, this motor 4v,,ck will be off the roads, hence 1t n,,1s also be off our books"
 rl,us. arbitrarily, the cost account nt was formerly wont to give any
 .,, motor truck which his employer ao;gbt purchase five years to toll, de- nrec,ate and finally disappear, after paying returned its original cost sub neouent upkeep and tidy surplus for profit.
 ,.tay +be error in such an intleXlble nos+ system became apparent, for the .,,etor truck, if it was good truck, e''sed nn9uo to retire from active duty. se-,ite the fact that, theoretically, its ,'nrl-ing days were over.
 '. ract. so many trucks that went ,-ttAa,-Sarvice 10 years ago are still 9T--,in9r and earning. years after they -,e written their original cost off tI.a ma hooks. that a few cost account .i have chosen to measure truck Ynopevity by miles rather than years Sge 1,ielded to mileage as the unit oi eosy,re. and 100000 miles was con sidered a liberal allowance for 2 truck. ....++o,.- ,,-oro oo,,
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
PRESIDENT
 GIVES LIGHT ON
 NEW PAIGE MODE!

It Is being rumored about among automobile men in Detroit that Paige dealers, in addition to the present Paige line, will h: We something new in the way of an automobile to offer the public about the time of the New York and Chicago shows. Except that the new automobile will be a revelation in the low-priced light-car field, no definite information is as yet available at the Paige factory.
 When interviewed on the subject H. NJ. Jewett. president of the company, had this comment to make about the new car and the 1922 market:
 eve recognize that buying habits have changed and pocketbooks are thinner than they were. There is a very large class of people that want ca. that is low in price: that is economical to operate and maintain, but that is also beautiful. comfort able, and with a performance second to none. Such a car can be produced, and it is our ambition to see that the motoring public gets it.
 "To measure up to the standards have mentioned-and they are the standards of the American people to- day-a car must be smooth running and quiet. It must accelerate rapidly and smoothly. It must have speed and be a real hill climber. All this can b. done-with beauty and com i fort thrown in-at a really low price We are e. nfident we have achieved i ! in a car that will be a revelation tt the motor buying public of America
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
Here's Ford That Turns 90 Miles An
 Hour With Ease

A Ford with speed of ninety miles an hour and costing more than s3000 is not exactly according to Henry Fords specifications. but such Ford is owned by San Francisco man. Edward Lowe, Jr.
 Blue Lightnin'" is what Lowe's Ford has been christened and it cost him $3500 to have his ideas carried out in it's construction. The car Is a combination of several famous racing machines. The body is a copy of Resta's baby Peugeot. It has a radiator copied from the Belgian Excelsior. The four wheel mechani- cal brakes were copied after those on Barney Oldfield's French De Lege. The motor has a counter-balanced crankshaft and a sixteen-valve Peu- geot head. There is an imported Bosch magneto. a special speedome- ter that registers up to 120 miles per hour, and all the metal work on the chassis is stream lined.
 A part of the equipment carried on Blue Lightnin' is the Perfecto two-speed axle, which gives it a wide range of speed, despite the high gearing, which provides a speed of 90 miles an hour.
 Earl Cooper, who is now in Los Angeles, drove Lowe's Perfecto- equipped Ford in a trial spin on the Los Angeles speedway and reeled off several laps at 90 miles per hour
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18
SPOILED FOR LIFE

T hear your boy is thinking of adopting a literary career"
 Yes" said MT. Cobbles, bitterly. When my boy went away to college an failed to make tn football team, something told me higher education would be tn ruination of him.-Bir- mingham Age Herald.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

has ticked off more than 1OO.0O" miles.
 Two veteran trucks have pulled over 100000 miles of hilly coal-minini, country of the Steubenville (O.) Coal and Mining company. All three of the Whites purchased by the Herrma .n 6, Grace company of Brooklyn, sheet metal contractors, have reached the high mielage class. 4 few other scattering owners of 100, ,000- mile Whites, selected at random, are the Tuolumne Lumber company of Mo desto, Cal; the Haverty Furniture company Of Atlanta, Ga, and other southern cities; the Eberhardt-H Hays company of Wichita, Kan: the Henry P. Mayer Music Horse of Paris, Tex as: Baum's Hone of Flowers, Knox vile, Tenn, and the Memphis News Scimitar.
 It would be possible to go on rami- | flying into numerous lines of business ard extending the number of exam l pies in each group, but to exhaust the i list would carry the story to forbid ! ding lengths. For it is still growing { from day to day and week to week.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

New York state has more motor vehicles than South Dakota has in- habitantS.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Successful experiments have been made in northern Norway with motor snow plows-
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Pneumatic tires are rarely used on British motor trucks.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-18

Hard riding may be due to neglect in oiling the springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

Clearwater Fla, have been the recent guests of relatives and friends.
 Mrs. W. l.. Graves has returned to her home in Rome after visit 70 Mrs. Wade Sproull on Leighton ave nue.
 Mrs. J. ". Mitchell has returned to her home in Louisville, Ky, after Q visit to Admission.
 Mrs. R. Fl. Dean has returned from B visit to Washington and Cleveland
 Mrs. W. r. Acker is the guest of her sister ln Bay St. Louis.
 Mir. and Mrs. John F. LaGarde, Jr., have gone to Miami, Fla, where they will reside.
 Mrs. John Barnett Knox and Miss Carrie Mcclure Knox have returned from visit Co North Carolina and Nashville, Tenn,
 Mrs, Percy Quinn has returned from a visit to her parents, who have a summer home on Lake Michigan.
 Mir. and Mrs J. M. Eastman have returned from a stay at their sum mer home at Sachem Head, Conn.
 Miss Lillian Adair of Galveston, Texas, has arrived for a visit to her sister. Mrs. s. A. Russell, on Tyler Hill.
 Mrs. S. L. Galbraith Is spending two weeks In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

Jane Addams. noted for her work in social service. received a beautiful tribute from Miss Alice Pettus.
 Women have not been limited to reforms in their professlo9-and many of them have become ministers of the gospel and have stood along the side of great men. Such a one was Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. whose life story was charmingly told by Miss Bessie Coleman. Miss Felicia Met calf discussed the life of Mary Baker C. Eddy. and rather new pro fession for women in religion--the field of archaeology was Ruth John sons subject
 The business session of the club was 8 busy one as there were a number of Important matters to come up for discussion. Miss Gardner, the president, reported that the Wednes- day club was among the first clubs to finish their quotas of peoples for the Armistice Day celebration and Miss Alice Pettus was appointed to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

The Age-Herald has arranged with
 leading fashion designers of Nov
 York to furnish it's readers daily
 fashion and pattern service II pat
 term will te senm-rnaking and guar
 snteed to fiji perfectly. Safe delivery
 of every pattern ordered is also guar
 Anteed. Yov should order patterns
 little fu advance Of the time you will
 need them as a stock Is not kept tn
 Birmingham. but all orders will be
 forwarded to the pattern department
 ID New York for attention
 No. 1912. Ladies Dress.-Cut in sizes 3e to 42 inches bust measure. Size 36 requires three and one-half yards of 36-inch material with one yard of 36-inch contrasting. Price 15 cents.
 No. 1101. Ladies' Apron.--Cut in sizes 36, 40 and A Inches bust meas ure. Size 40 requires three and one eighth yards of 36-inch material with four and one-quarter yards oi braid. Price, Is cents
 No. 9sss. Girls Dress.-Cut in sizei 6 to 14 years Size 8 requires two and one-eighth yards of 36-inch ma terial, with three-eighth yard of 36' inch contrasting. Price, 15 cents.
 No. 120S Ladies and Misses Dress Cut in sizes 15 to Is years, S6, 3' and 40 inches bust measure Size g requires three and five-eighth yardi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16
Eat and
 Get Thin

This is turning an old phrase face about but modern methods of reducing fat have made this revision possible.
 If you are overfat and also averse to physical exertion; if you are like wise fond of the table and still want to reduce your excess flesh several pounds, do this: Go to your druggist tor write the Marmola Company, 4612 Woodward Avenue. Detroit, Mich) and give him tor send them) one dollar For this modest amount of money the drug aist will put you in the way of satisfying your ambitoin for . nice, trim, slim figure He will hand you large case of Marmole Prescription Tablets, tcom- pounded in accordance with the famous Marmola Prescription), one of which you must take after each meal and at bed- time until you begin to lose your fat steadily and easily. Then continue the treatment until your weight is what you desire. Marmola Prescription Tablets are not only harmless but really beneficial to the general health. You don't need star vation diet or weakening exercises. Just go on eating what you like. leave exercis- ing to the athletes, but take your little tablet faithfully, and without a doubt that flabby flesh will quickly take unto itself wings, leaving behind it your natural self. neatly clothed in firm flesh and trim muscles.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16
DNICII1I AUIUNIIN
 BRINGS CLUB ACTIVITY
By IVA COOK

that are emblematlc Of Flanders Field, where so many noble Calhoun county boys and men fought and died for freedom The Armistiee Day celebration this year will be great event and much thought is being given to the details of the motor parade when the soldiers will march and will be followed by handsome floats from the various clubs and organizations.
 Members of the smart social realm Of Anniston are anticipating several interesting weddings which mean tBe departure of one or two lovely girls and the coming of several more who will be eagerly welcomed In tho meantime. society is, taking an active interest In bridge clubs and the golf course at the country club, which is one of the finest In North Alabama. nesting as it does in a valley among the foothills of the Blue Ridge noun tains, which makes beautiful set ting for country club course.
 Women in Religion" was the sub ject of the Wednt sday Study club which mel at the home of Mrs. French Bell on Leighton avenue. In the absence of Miss Mildred Good I ducted the literary programme. Sale Mrs Thompson in presiding ePlu- tarch. returning home after finger ing long in foreign countries, af- firmed that he had found cities without walls. without literature, without coin or kings. people who knew not the forum, the theatre. the gymnasium, but added the trav- eler, There never was or shall be city without temple, church or gos pei! Since Plutarch's time many centuries have come and gone, but for thoughtful men the passing years have only strengthened the couvic- tion that the ideal commonwealth cannot be established or maintained without foundations of morals anl religion. Great indeed has been the influence of war, politics. commerce, law science, government yet We know that religion has been the very greatest force in social progress. Some writer has said that woman stands first and foremost today in her Masters work, the truest dis ciple and the best representative of His divine life that the world af- lords This is certainly eulogisHc of woman. but what eulogy can sur pass the Masters Well doue?
 Among the women who stand first and foremost in the Masters work are those who have served Him by serving others All missionaries have done this. Mary Slosser and Mrs. Judson have gone into foreign lands and given their lives for His service. Social service has become one of the most influential profes- sions for woman and their social re- forms have made the world a better and happier place in winch to live" Elizabeth Frye was one of the first reformers and Miss Mary Gardner gave a sketch of her life. The story of Frances E. Willard's temperance work was told by Miss Iva Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

The following Announcement has been received; "Mr. and Mrs. John II. Lesley announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby Lillian, to Alr, James r. Daws, the wedding to take place in November"
 A wedding which came as dis tinot surprise to a host of friends was solemnized on Wednesday morn ing In Gadsden at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Clinton Bellinger on Forrest avenue, when their daughter. Sarah Helen. became the pride of Mir John Alexander Lusy. Rev A. NJ. Freeman performed the ceremony at o'clock in the morning, with only the immediate families present z
 The bride wore an imported gown of peirot twill. with accessories to match, and carried an arm bouquet of valley lilies and orchids, As Miss Bellinger, this lovely young woman has been quite q social favorite since her debut several years ago. She combines @ charming personality with her social graces and has won for herself coterie of lovely friends wherever she has gone. Mir. Lusk is a member of the law firm of Inzer, Inzer & Lusk, and Is recognised as one of Alabama's most prominent young attorneys. He Is a son of MT. and Mrs. John Lusk of Guntersville.
 After 8 wedding trip to New York, MT and Mrs Lusk will return to Gadsden, where they will reside at the Mallard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

act as chairman of the committee for the arranging of float for this date. contributions of i5 was made to the Alabama Children's Aid soei- ety and similar amount was pled,sed to the fund being raised for the float for the Calhoun county queen for the Birmingham emi-eentennial. The club has sent yearly. magazines to the state institutions and October has been designated as the time for sending periodicals to the state hos pital at Tuscaloosa. Miss Hasseltine Caudle was appointed to act as chairman of the magazine commit tee. Pledges were made toward the salary of a night school teacher at the Addie Weaver mission, as this obligation has been foremost in the club for the past 10 years. The club also voted to contribute to the Car. negie library book fund, to send telegram to W. Y. Dansby at the state capitol. endorsing his measure regarding the convict lease system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

and support was promised of fed erated rural club,
 MT. and Mrs, Harry MoIl Ayets have arrived in Anniston, and gre now at home at 1880 Woodstock ave- nue. The marriage of Mir. Ayers and Miss Edel Ytterboe in Northfield, Minn., was notable event which has been the occasion of cordial in terest throughout Alabama where the groom Is well known and promi- nent. Mrs, Ayers is very charming and accomplished. possessing many social graces which will make her a lovely addition Co Anniston society.
 Mir and Mrs W. H. Miller Uois LeGrande), whose marriage occurred recently, arc now at home In l}ir- mingham.
 Upon the occasion of her marriage to Mir. Miller thls Anniston girl re- cetved H number of valuable wedding presents which have especial inter- est Among them are very beau tiful mother of pearl gifts, which were sent from China by m aunt of the bride, and an heirloom in the family which is over 140 years old, This gift, woven spread, was made in Ireland by Robert OMoore, a close friends of Robert Emmet, the fla nous Irish patriot. Robert O'Moore gave it to his niece for & bridal pres ent and the spread, having been handed down from mother to the first daughter becoming bride for the past six generations. now be- comes one of Mrs. Millers most prized possessions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

One of the most pleasant church affairs of recent months was the quarterly meeting which was held In the parish room of the Grace church on Friday evening" The new rector,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

the state. Mrs. Kilby is entertaining Miss Julia Anderson and Miss Eliza beth Thomas of Montgomery
 Mrs. Samuel P. Kennedy has gone to Montgomery to be the guest of her daughter Mrs. Edward May.
 Mrs. Walker stickney has returned from a visit to Mrs. Homer Turner (Nellie Tyler)) in Birmingham.
 Mrs. J. C. Courtney and Mrs. L. b. Miller have returned from visit to Birmingham.
 Mrs. R. D. Miller and Miss Mary Gardner have returned from trip to Birmingham.
 Mrs. l.. c. Watson has returned from visit to Mrs. Clarence Inzer in Gadsden.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Constantine oe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

of 36-inch material with three and three-quarter yards binding. Price. Is cents
 No. 107s, Ladies' Dress.-Cut in sizes s6 to 42 inches bust measure. Size 36 requires three yards of 32- inch material and five-eighth yard of 36-ineh contrasting. Price, 10 cents.
 sizes 3s to 46 inches bust measure. Size 36 requires two yards of 36-inch material with one and eighth yards of 36-inch contrasting. Price, IS cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16
HIT AUTUMN

Anniston, October t5.--(Special.) )- With the drawing of October's cur tain of crimson and red and gold upon the gay scene of summer idle ness society is returning en masse from mountain lake and seaside resort, eager for the 'reopening of the formal seasons social whirl and club activity. Clubs have already started their work and will be in full swing before the splendid glory of the harvest moon is far advanced. The larger and more important clubs have already announced their defi- uite plans and aims. and the smaller organizations are daily coming for ward with their opening meetings of the year.
 The Confederate reunion in Chat tanooga is a subject of much inter est just now, as many of Anniston' g attractive matrons and lovely maids are planning to attend. General and Mrs. John H. Wilson will be among those going who will have with them a bevy of pretty girls, including Miss Nellie Galliher, Miss Louise Connor and Miss. Josephine Murphy. Mrs. Thomas F. Huey will be sponsor for Camp Pelham of Anniston, and will have as her maids. Miss Knoxie Lan- ming and Miss Hasseltine Caudle, while Miss Loretta Mcintyre has been chosen for the staff of General Davidson of Montgomery, and Mss Augusta Vann will accompany Gen sral Craig's staff These lovely maids who will be among the pret- tiest at the reunion, will come for their share of the social attention which is given at the great reunion and this will reflect credit upon the camp and veterans they represent.
 Much time Is being given by An nistonians to the making of peoples for Armistice Day, these to be sold for the benefit of the disabled sol- diers of Calhoun county. All clubs, church societies and organizations are making these pretty red flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16
Good News for People With
 ILL-SHAPED NOSES

People who are humiliated and embsr rassed by deformed or mis-shaped noses, whether by accident or other causes, or even dating from birth, will be pleased to know that it is now possible to correct this most conspicuous organ and make it beautiful with regular lines, thereby adding 100 per cent to their Personal Appearance.
 NJ. Trilety of Binghamton, N. Y., is the inventor of very cleverly constructed ap- paratus which will now correct ill-shaped or deformed noses without pain, discomfort or expensive operation, As it is to be worn 1t night, it will not interfere with ones daily occupation, and anyone who is anx- ious to improve their personal appearance. which counts much nowadays, should write for further information and details about this new nose-shaper.
 Simply enclose Pc stamp in your letter asking for further particulars. and address same to M. Trilety, 17o4 Alderman Build ing Binghamton, N. r.. who will send you in sealed envelope his latest book on Personal Appearance.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-16

The Thursday Bridge club, which Is composed of 8 number of congenial matrons of the city, held it's first meeting of the fall season at sthe home of Mrs. Richard H. Stickney, on Quintard avenue. Officers of the club were named, and Mrs. Stickney will again be president, with Mrs. Gather Perry serving as secretary and treasurer. Members of the club who enjoyed Mrs. Stickney's hospi- tality were: Mrs. Theodore D. May hank, Mrs. Harry Shepperd, Mrs A. J. Goodwin, Mrs. William D. Lloyd, Mrs. Frank Johnston, Mrs. James Creswell Sproull. Mrs. Gather Perry Mrs. Osborne H. Parker, Mrs. William S. Kilby, Mrs. Charles D. Kline.