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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

terprises. and taking the lead in all matters for the good of the city and state MT Ramsay gave $1, 900 before asking any individual to subscribe That was the maximum amount sought from any firm, corporation or individual.
 Ramsay a Pioneer
 MT. Ramsay, who is one of the pi- oneer citizens of Birmingham hav- ing come here frcE Pittsburg as an engineer with the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company when that corporation was struggling to make good in this district, has gained a success in the financial, industrial and business world typical of the able men who put their faith in this dis trist and in Birmingham
 His rise was steady, and no man has played a larger part in the de- velopnent of the district than he He, with G. B. Mccormack, organized the Pratt Consolidated Coal company. of which he is vice president. This company is the largest independent coal producer in the state. He is a director of the First National bank of Birmingham, was until recently Nhe owner with MT. Mccormack, of the Bank of Ensley, is a partner in the Ramsay & Mccormack company, which owns the best connected blocks of business property in the district, consisting of the four prin- cipal business blocks of Ensley, is the owner of much other property in both Ensley and Birmingham he is heavily interested in some of the largest business firms and corpora tions of Birmingham and Alabama, ha 1Ss.iSte6 l,i mo business ability many young firms to get their start in Birmingham. MT. Ramsay was moving spirit in the development of Fairfield, one of the model industrial cities of the coun- try
 Active in War Work
 He was one of the most liberal givers during all the war drives, and took an active part in every patriotic effort made during the war. As state chairman of the European re- lief, he established a remarkable rec ord by largely surpassing the quota of the state long before the time limit was up.
 When Mir. Ramsay took charge of the finances of the semi-centennial and headed the list of subscribers with sl.000 many of the leading men of the city followed his lead, and it now appears that the necessary money will be secured. MT. Ramsay urges that those who can afford to subscribe s1.0e0 do so without delay so that he can give his attention to the collection of smaller amounts. To Refund Subscriptions It is believed that every subscriber will receive the entire amount of his donation as refund. The admission fees from the exhibits will go toward , this purpose. and it is believed that the sum will be enough to give all their entire subscription back With the assurance given by Mir. Ramsay that all money will be returned pro rata, and that probably he will be able to return the entire amount. i, is believed that everyone will join 1T this movement and subscribe at once so that the committees can go aheac with their plans.
 It is planned to publish the name. lof at least cnc other large contrib tutor daily. Twelve firms corpora tions and individuals have subscribed s1,000 each, thus far making S12,0O( in these large contributions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

ing the last 20 years. More parks and large playgrounds were stressed Dy her, with adequate school build- lnSs and better paid teachers Mrs. cooper deelared she has been tax payer 20 years and resident 2S
 Will Represent City
 Declaring he will represent the whole city. if elected W. L. Harri- son declared he was chosen by labor as It's candidate with view to using ms qualifications for the benefit of the whole city. He said he will di- rectiy represent the working people those among whom he works and Aves. He said he would try to inn prove conditions in the city. Health and sanitation matters need better treatment. he said
 MT. Harrison asserted he was fa- miliar With conditions in the sub lui bs, installation of a department to inspect gas and electric meters was promised, this department to CO., operate with the people when com plants were made
 William l.. White referred to his WorK as scoutmaster in discussing ms qualifications for associate com missioner. He took d crack at the IVY sSo"i aSPdi tnltHl, uecldrlnS ne wouldn't have to get consulting at. torney to handle cases. He said he wouldn't need any consulting engi- rcer to help solve his problems, but would put on his overalls and do is himself
 Death to Vices
 Death to liquor and social vices, destruction of sectional literature and requirements that all children pc taught in the public schools of Birmingham by 100 per cent Ameri- can teachers was promised by w. Q Broyles in the event of his elec- tion as president of the commission.
 J. D. Truss, former member of the commission and member of the legis- lature, declared an experienced man should be elected to fill the vacancy on the board left by Mir. Burruss, an nounced Tor the presidency. He stated he had been an engineer for years, and had made good in his profession. He urged the election of men who know their work.
 John w. Lacey of East Birming- ham promised consideration to those sections of Birmingham now coIlsid- cred off the map. He said the sub urbs were not getting their pro-rata share of the taxes collected in ex- penditures for improvements in their communities.
 For the Working Man
 M. A. Hines declared he was for the working man, having been one
 D. E. McLendon declared he was not afraid of bond issues. He said he would see that drinking fountains and comfort stations were estab- lished down town for the conveni- ence of citizens. He is in favor of a central market, where commodi- tie~ may be held at low prices to housewives of Birmingham. He urged the use of repair material for the streets.
 Higher standards for the police de- partment were advocated by Mir. Lendon, who declared this depart ment should be power for good in the community.
 Another meeting will be held at the school September s, at which present members of the commission will be invited to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
WOMEN VOTERS AT WORK ON DRIVE ID GET NEW MEMBERS.
Chairmen of Districts Gather in HiIIman Hotel for Dis- cussion of Campaign and
 to Arrange Details

Intensive plans looking toward their drive for members was made yesterday morning when the district and precinct chairmen of the League of Women Voters met at the Hill man hotel.
 Mrs. Phil Oster, chairman for the coming canvass, heard reports and plans already mapped out by the women for beginning the drive in the various sections of Greater Bir- mingham.
 Mrs, Oster also had plans to sug- gest, and it wa, finally decided best to start the drive in some neighbor- hoods with mass meetings, and in oth- CT instances to conduct $ 1t through speeches before many clubs and other gatherings already planned for, and in other instances to conduct house toulouse canvass.
 It was decided by Mrs. Oster that the drive should begin September 5 and literature is being prepared and membership cards will be put into the hands of the workers by Septem- Der 3.
 Chairmen Present
 Chairmen present at the meeting yesterday were Mrs. Alice D. Mayo, of precinct No. 36, whose subchair men are Mrs. R. Magness, Mrs. M. B. Phillips. Mrs. J. M. Aqdison. Their precinct Is in Gate CitS
 Mrs, J. M. Hankins, w>o has the East Lake division, will start the campaign with mass meeting, fol- lowed by a house-to- house canvass. Her coworkers are Miss Aileen Lampkin, Mrs. J. z. Cleveland, Mrs. o. s. Wilder ,A
 Among those present at the meet ing were Mrs. Walter Reasons, chair nam of one of the beats in this precinct, Mrs. B. K. Simms and Mrs. w. P. Armstrong, cochairman for East Birmingham.
 Mrs. Will Waldrop, one of the East Lake charmen was also present.
 Woodlawn Officials
 Mrs. R. A. Clayton has the Wood lawn chairmanship. She will have assisting her Mrs. J. B. Gibson, Mrs. E. O. Sanders, Mrs. B. c. Bracken, Mrs. E. $. McGlathery Mrs. J. E. Spencer. Their plan is to have large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
Only Three Days Left in
 Which to Win $25 Prize
Choose Name for Wednesday, Bargain Day, and Mail It to The Age-Herald-The Merchants Are Offer
 ing All Sorts of Beautiful Things at Low Prices

and get name that states that fact to everybody sort of catchy name, and yet a specific name.
 Every stranger, reading your sug- gestion, should get the idea of Bar gain Wednesday at once, and that the day is important, for it really is. It means something when merchants cooperate to make bargain day every Wednesday when women can feel sure they can get cut prices on articles of dress and an infinite vari- ety of things they need. In co-op- eration with The Age Herald the day is to be made bigger and better all the time. The judges are to be the advertising managers of the stores. The nam eof the winner will be pub lished in next Wednesday mornings S paper along with advertisements that set forth other special things that have been reduced for just your benefit.
 Mail one or several suggestions. right away, or bring them to The Age-Herald office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26


 Wylam Wednesday night, the pro- ceedings last night at Gate City were extremely peaceful All candidates stuck to their knitting and did not voice criticisms of each other.
 Modern Machinery
 Installation of modern machinery to keep the streets of the city in good repair was promised by $. R. Batson in the event of his election to the commission and selection as com missioner of public improvements. He declared the streets of the city should be kept in first-class condi- ton at all times. A proposition, for connecting all the suburbs with cen tral Birmingham by paved highways was outlined by Mr. Batson, who de- clared these paved streets would con meet up with county highways.
 He declared this was the time to build streets, with plenty of labor and material at lowe1 price levels than it has been since before the war. He outlined his activities as county highway engineer stating that from hardly a decent mile of road In, the county, the highway system of Jef- ferson county has grown to include 30 miles of paved highway, best road system in Alabama. he said. As | road and street specialist he asked for the place of accociate commits sioner. tc be placed In charge of pub lie improvements.
 storm Sewer Relief
 Storm sewer relief is badly needed in the downtown district, w. E. Dick son told his audience He declared it no uncommon sight to see water in the city hall every time hard rain na ftor. AIf | l,o al tttf are absolutely inadequate in many localities, he said.
 Streets of Birmingham are not as clean as they should be, he asserted. Dead animals have lain in the streets for several days before being takea up by the city. Cooperation is needed to mend this condition. he urged
 Health laws of the city should be based on cooperation and not oa friction. as has been the case in most instances in the last two years. He declared it seemed possible to ob tain ends by diplomacy rather than by fighting methods all the time.
 T want to correct candidate who spoke last night" said MT. Dickson. "I voted against the utilities bill and not for it. I also opposed bill to increase the salaries of county off cials.'
 Gives His Record
 Joseph E. Lacey of Pratt City de- clared he would devote more atten- tion to the neglected portions of the city. Streets of the suburbs need re- pairs and would have them if he ob- tains place on the commission. he said. He told of his record in Pratt City. where he served as mayor twice pulling the town out of debt. buildinS fine school and turning over S76,- 900 in cash to the city of Birming- ham upon annexation. He said he had been hardware man for 20 years and was successful business man. He advocated good roads from every suburb to the central portid l of the city.
 w. R. Mabry asked for a trial in office, declaring that while some per- sons were asking office on their record and others apologizing for theirs, he was trying to get one.
 Mrs. B. A. Cooper the only woman candidate present at the meeting dis cussed her work With children dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
SHORTER ROUTE BY AUTO

Comment was heard yesterday afternoon at the unveiling exercises of the first official Bankhead Ma tional Highway marker on the dis tance to Atlanta and Memphis, as re- corded on the marker. The marker gives the distance over the highway to Atlanta as III miles and the dis tance to. Memphis as 3s3 miles.
 According to Charles G. Davis, president of the Birmingham Auto mobile club, these distances were taken from the official log of the highway. Most people were under the impression that it was farther to Atlanta and not so far to Mem phis. By the Frisco railroad it is 251 miles to Memphis and by the South ern it is 167 miles to Atlanta, or there is saving of 56 miles over the railroad distance to Atlanta, and an increase of 14s miles to Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

mass meeting at their hall which seats three hundred people. Mrs. Bea- son's committee consists of Mrs. William Waldrup, Miss Aileen Lamp kin, Mrs. H. J. Posner, Mrs. J. w. Davidson and Mrs. J. c. Cleveland.
 Mrs. H. H. Shell, Mrs. Harry Sawyer of precinct No. 52a Mrs. H. A. Me Kinnon of precinct No. all reported work on their plans for the drive. Mrs. W. D. Nesbitt was i'll and could not attend the meeting, but sent a report that her organization will be ready for the house to house canvass. Mrs. Shell will also conduct her part of the work by house-t to- house canvass.
 At the meeting it was decided to have a speakers bureau and a chair man is to be appointed whose duty it will be to furnish the precinct chair men with speakers for their larger assemblages On Labor Day at East Lake park Mrs. Hankins will have women to work for members among the crowds attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
FOR.
 SEMI CENTENNIAL. CONTINUE ID GROW.
Chairman Erskine Ramsay First Individual to Sub scribe S1 ,000 to Guar
 antee Fund

When Erskine Ramsay accepted the chairmanship of the finance committee in charge of the semi centennial celebration and the visit of President Harding, following the acceptance of the position of gen. eral chairman by Sydney J. Bowie, the public of Birmingham and throughout the state was confident that the affair would be success fully staged and that the necessary funds for the celebration were assured.
 After Chairman Ramsay had re- ceived subscriptions to the expenses of the celebration in the sum of s1,000 each from The Birmingham Age Her aid staff and associates and the Bir- News, he turned his thought and attention to the subscriptions of public spirited and wealthy individ- uals of the city In line with his usual policy of being one of the largest contributors for all public en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

Did you get busy today and send in suggestion for name for Wednes- day bargain day?
 ' If you didn't, remember that after today there are only three more days of the contest, and you may lose the chance to make the s25 The Age Herald is offering in trade.
 If you haven't heard about the contest yet. read the big advertise ment in the paper that tells you what to do. You can send in as many sug- gestions as you like.
 The contest is open to women only and if two women should happen to send in the same name, the one whose answer reaches the Age Herald office first will get the prize.
 This is an excellent way to hit upon clever name and the s25. Think of the shopping day as one that is planned for you, for every woman. Think of the cut prices that are put on that will draw customers from all portions of the city and the suburbs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

This is Birmingham's new execu- tive secretary for the Red Cross, who will assume her duties at local headquarters in the Jefferson Ciunty Bank building October l.
 Mrs. Blynd takes the place of J.. K. Brockman who has resigned on account of pressure of his own busi- ress duties.
 Mrs. Blynd is a graduate of the Chicago School of Civics and Philans throphy, and for six years was with the Chicago Settlement house, which is under the direction of pr. Gra- ham Taylor, While in the settle ment work, she was the neighbor- hood visitor and handled the court cases. She is now at Chickasaw. Ala, where for the past two years she has been in charge of the social science department of the Chickasaw ShipbuildinE and Car company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
HOMECOMING ID BE. FEATURE OF PLANS. .FOR CELEBRATION.
Exchange Club Names Com mittee to Compile List of Former Residents of the
 City and State

The Exchange club has taken
 charge of the preparations for home |: coming week to be held simultan- 1. eously with the emi-centennial eele- 7 bration and the visit of the President 2 and the following committee has been named by pr. oscar de Wolff /. Randolph, president of the club: 2 Claud II. Estes, chairman, Mant Hood and Frank B. Clark They will work under direction of the general com {. mittee of the semi-centennial of :; which Sydney J. Bowie is general i. chairman and Erskine Ramsey Is i. chairman of the finance committee. meeting of the home coming committee will be held this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at headquarters of - the semi centennial on the mezza- . nine floor of the Jefferson County Bank building and plans will be out lined for securing the names of ail former residents of Birmingham and Alabama residing in other states. To Invite Former Residents. The committee plans to call on all {, citizens and all clubs and organiza- tion to submit the names of all for mer residents of Alabama and es- pecially those who have won fame and fortune In other states.
 w me II lS luo luleHllOn or the committee to try to get all the cele- brities back for the week, an invi- tation is to be sent to every former Alabama man whose name and ad- dress is known, It is requested that clubs and individuals from all sec tions of the state cooperate in this matter.
 One of the features of the semi centennial is to be dinner given in honor of all persons who have re- sided in Birmingham and Jefferson county for 50 years or more It Is planned to make this an elaborate function and every person who was living in the county in 1871 when Birmingham was founded is requested to send his or her name to the semi centennial committee at headquar- ters.
 To Invite Mrs. Harding.
 The various womens clubs and or ganization of Birmingham and Ala bama are to extend a formal invita- ton to Mrs. Harding to come to Bir- mingham with the President. It is believed that she will accept as soon as the invitation is sent, for Senator Underwood has already requested that Mrs. Harding should come to Birmingham, but it is desired that the formal invitation should come from the women's organizations of the city and state.
 The committee decided yesterday that the young lady selected from Jefferson county IS the queen to at- tend the festivities should not com pete in the contest to be queen of all because of the great advantage she l would have because of the large num- Der of Birmingham and Jefferson county people who will attend the | celebration. It is felt that with the queen from Jefferson county elimi- | hated from the contest, the result | will be very interesting and that ev- | cry queen will have an equal chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
Deaths

Nlrs. w. J. Phillips-Aged So, died at local infirmary yesterday at. noon. She is survived by her hus- band, w. J. Phillips. her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. N. McClung; four sisters, Mrs. c. E. Evins of Chatta- nooga, Mrs. A. F. Jackson of Cedar Bluff, Mrs. J. c. Cox of Collins ville, and Miss Thelma McClung of Birmingham; and three brothers, Messrs, Jesse McClung Hoyt Mo- Clung and Ralph McClung all oe CoHinsville The body will be shipped to Collinsville this morn ing by the SWoodin Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
CONGRESS AGREES TO
 CELEBRATION STAMP

In a telegram to the semi-centen- nial committee, Congressman George Huddleston announced yesterday the passage through the House .of the bill authorizing cancellation stamp for the semi-centennial celebration. The bill had previously passed the Senate, and will probably receive the Presidfnt's signature during the present week.
 The Stamp will be used on all mail leaving Birmingham the week prior to the celebration and during the cele ebration week. The words on the stamp will be "Birmingham Scml- Centennial Celebration. October 24 to 29 .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

tained at dinner at the Country club last night, and today will make the trip to Lock 12 to look over the works Of the Alabama Power company there. They will return in the after noon. The group will be composed of officials of the company and friends.
 They will go by special train. Those scheduled to make the trip are Mir. and Mrs. w N. Walmsley, Mrs. Mackay Edgar J. r. Edgar, Miss Ed gar, Major Harrison, MT and Mrs. w. E. Mitchell, Mir, and Mrs w. Fl. Hassinger, MT. and Mrs. Key Miner MT. and Mrs, Rick Woodward. and MT and Mrs Frank Crockard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26

Birmingham has for visitor today Lady Mackay Edgar, wife of Sir E. Mackay Edgar of London, England.
 She Is registered at the Tutwiler hotel and accompanying her are her son, J. F. Edgar; her daughter, Miss Edgar, and also Major-Harrison.
 Sir E. Mackay Edgar is the chair man of the board of directors of the Alabama Power company and is head of Sperling & Co.,, of London, the firm that did the original financing of the Alabama Power company when James Mitchell was it's head and founder.
 Mrs. Edgar and party were enter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
BUILDING PERMITS

Permit was issued yesterday by the city building inspector to the Collins hotel to erect three-story brick building on the corner of Fourth ave- nue and Twenty fourth street, north. The building is to cost $7s,600.
 The building will be constructed by the Benz Construction company. and work will begin at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
PERSONAL

The Rev. Willoughby N. Claybrook of Tyler, Texas. former rector of St. Marys-on-the- Highlands Episcopal church is spending a few days in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
Announcement

We wish to announce that the Zinxeser Bros. Bakery has changed its name to Zingeser's Bakery, J. Zingeser having taken over the interests of E. Zingeser
 The Zingeser's Bakery, 1919 Fourth avenue, is under mana cement and the best of service will be given our customers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-26
Candidates TeU Of Their Intentions f
 They Get in Office
Gate City Constituents Hear Discussions of Civic Con- ditions From Many Angles-Number of Those Running for Office Make Short Talks.
 None of Present Officials at Meeting

o streets and enlargement of with system of street repair stressed by practically ddates before Wehery school last night About at the meeting, which presided Higgins
 Criticisms of the meeting with suburban conditions apped harder than candidates
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1921-11-17
Roads Speedily Resurfaced.

Closing London's busy roads for
several days while they were resur-
faced was inconvenient and interfered
seriously with traffic, new method
permits the road to be completely re-
paired and opened to traffic again
three hours after the repair crew goes
TO work. Tar is vaporized in a trav-
cling cart and pumped through the
sprayer at high pressure, which forces
II deeply into the he'd of the load.
While the tar is still hot, there are
men following behind the sprayer to
sprinkle fine gravel over the surface,
and as soon as the tar hardens, which
takes only three hours, as stated
above, the road can be thrown open
for trafIic.-POpular Science Monthly.