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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
RIVERS ARE WATERLESS
Former Dignified Streams Dwindle
 Into Mere Trinkles
Hy Asseeiated Prees

Geneva, JAnuary 1.-The protrActed drouth which obtained for the last two months in Switzerland caused the Rhine and the Rhone to reach low levels hither- Schaffhausen dwindled down to a. mere trinkle and minor electric railways had to return to steam power BarKes cargo boats and other river craft were strung along the shores of the Rhine for. miles unable to reach. Basic. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

than 75 years and many of the begums have displayed modern tendencies in looking after the welfare of their sub jects. who number 6s5,oW. The Sultan Jahan Begun succeeded to the throne In 1901. Bhopal is the principal province of of Bhopal, has about 75,00O population.
 central India. and it's capital, the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
INDIAN PRlN CESS BUYS THOUSANDS OF WATCHES
 FOR NATIVE SUBJECTS
Bx Associated Press

Geneva. January 1.-The Begun (prin- cess) of Bhopal, India, who bought 4.0oO silver watches to take back to her peo-i pie in the central Indian state when she visited Switzerland in 1911. has just sent for another lot of 2.50O timepieces She wants her subjects to be punctual and not rely on the sun for the time of day.
 The Begun, or Mohammedan Princess of Bhopal, probably is the only female ruler of a state in India and is also called Sultan. The throne of Bhopal has descended in female line for more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
OLD BANDIT IS AFRAID
Hires Detectives to ''Keep
 Eye on Strangers
By Aeepciatea Preee

Doorn,,' Holland January, I-rhe for- mer German Emperor Wilhelm. has per- sorally engaged private detective to keep an eye onsstrangers in the village of Doorn. Thissis in addition to the state police who guard the house at Doorn, Li.; new home A~ <. ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Coal Output Increases

Brussels January l.-The pre-war coal output of Belgium waS exceeded by the Belgian miners during the month of October. The. net extraction for the month totalled 1, sss,5so tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

few days later a large case was delivered, addressed to the queen. It contained half dozen gowns straight from Paris. all cut in the manner that had aroused her hesi- tation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
S1o,ooo Fire Loss

IIuhtsylIe,. IAnuary ]. T Especially -- The Cobb flour mill and gin at the three forks, of Flint was burned early The loss is about $ie,ooo with insur- ance of $2.5Oc. $. l.. Cobb was the owner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

A New York family lately held celebration in honor of woman ser want who had been in the fanilys service for 50 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

is attacking many people throughout Japan. Most of the victims are chil- dren. but adults are not immuned The symptoms are high temperature, fol- lowed by sore throat and finally all eruption like that of scarlet fever. The doctors have named this illness 'the fourth disease"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Epidemic Hits Japs

By Associated Press 4 Tokio, January IA new disease, re- senbling scarlet fever but less severe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

Rather than wait until any further break in the market actually comes before reducing prices have gone ahead in
 larger conception of our duty the people Birmingham cinit and have reduced prices every article full store far believe furniture prices will duced during 1921 You will be able completely furnish home at reasonable prices and very attractive divided payments. Deliveries made upon receipt of order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

Below you will find articles of real vaueniure designs that have been selected from the very best patterns can be had
 from the markets of the country Take this list compare First the quality of merchandise second liberal credit terms third serce and fourth compare these values any the whole south Then to Havers for all home needs and open account with uwe be glad yo
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
New Year, at Christian Church.

The New Year opened at the Chris
tiam Church with record attendance
and interest.
Mr. 4. J Cody the new Sunday
School superintendent took over the
work so well done by Geo w.
Brown and prospects are bright for
q steady increase in all lines of Bible
teaching.
On next Sunday morning the Evan
gelist will preach from the text The
poor ye have with YOU always, but me
We have not always" At night the
sermon will be the second of the Sc
ries Ten Views of the Kingdom,
and will describe THE Apostasy of
The church This will trace the his
tory OF the New Testament church
from A. d 30 TO 4. D. 1916. As
these sermon lectures are not printed
and not for sale. the only way to OBJ
tim them is 20 hear each one.
We hope 10 move into our new
home this week for the inside work is
about completed, Come and see ms.
Clyde Lee Fife.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
TAKES CAR AWAY
AND HE FORGETS TO PAY

Sweetwater, Texas, Jan. IA man
called at the Hubert Tolar garage
to purchase a car He was shown one.
A driver was sent with him TO dem
onstrate it after which he asked per-
mission to drive it out a few miles
north OF town TO show it to his wife
as he was well pleased with it and
was sure he would buy it. Neither the
car nor prospective purchaser has
been heard OF since.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Settlement Of oklahoma.

After the acquisition by the federal
government OF the Indian claims, the
territory Of Oklahoma was thrown
open to white settlers. the central part
by proclamation Of President Harrison
on April 30. 1850. large tract in 1887
and the Cherokee strip or outlet in the
north In 1893 The territory was set
tied with extraordinary rnpldity. Ok
iahoma was admitted 10 the Union
November 1c 1907.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Invisible Writing.

Common mill; may be- used for ~l'h
writing. since exposure io strong neat
will make the characters visible. IN
Invisible ink may be prepared 10y mix
ing one part of liu>eed oil with twenty
parts of aqua ammonia and 100 parts
water. Immersion IN water will bring
out the writing.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
First Enolish Coin.

II Is common error To suppose that
the first English coin was made OF
copper. II was made OF gold, about
A. ID. 400. and is believed TO have
been struck in celebration of the VIC
tory OF Scan. the overload of the ten
provisional chiefs in southern Britain.
over the Saxon invaders.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

The late Archbishop Benson once
had 10 fncc criticism Of the clergy as
% body. u was urged that the bishops
ought to see that better candida. "S
we're brought to them for ordination.
Benson. with good humor, replied:
well. YOU soc. we bishops find orr
selves I'm difficult position. as we
have only the loity To choose from. -
London Morning Post.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly inaq.
enced by constitutional conditions. =
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is taken s-ternally and acts through the
Blood on me Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys +.
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDiClNti
rives the patient strength by improVinb
the general health ond assists nature i,
doing It, work. 10000 for any case o.
N1ES fSTs ia fails 20 cure.
prurgists T5c. TESTIMONIALS free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Mioht Ask EN-.

'Tt has always been wonder to
me-" remarked the fellow who lives
next door. on the way downtown this
morning. "what some Of these fellows
Who apparently must occupy all their
time writng communications To the
papers, do Tor living Marion (uD
Star.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Live ProperlN Today.

Re not anxious about tomorrow. no
today's duty. fight today'S temptation.
and do not weaken or distract yourself
by looking forwar5 to things which
You cannot see, snd could not under
stand n you saw them.-Charles
Kingsley.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Notice.

Notice is hereby given of the regu-
lar annual meeting of the Sharehold-
ers of The Snyder National Bank.
Snyder, Texas. to be held in their OF"
fees the second Tuesday in January.
1921. for the purpose OF electing d.
rectors for the coming year.
s0c A. c. Alexander, Cashier.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Erom Post City Post.

Mack Waskom OF snyder spent
Ionday in Post.
Elmer Gardner and family Of Foch
Texas. spent Christmas with Preacher
Horton
Tom Boucher. manager Of Higgin-
lotham-Bartlett Lumber Company at
Foch Texas. Toasted Christmas day
with his home folks at Post.
Mr. and Mrs. W b. Stanfield Mrs
Gertie Stanfield. Mrs Gertie Smith
nd Master Emory We're appreciated
uests in the editors home Christmas.
IN Of Snyder.
Mrs. Stallings and children of Sny-
der. visited over Christmas with Mrs.
Stallings parents. Mr. and Mrs Nc
Couch
IL is our intention TO go to Sny-
Ter Saturday morning where We will
attend the yearly reunion of the War
en-. co.. Vest Texas, which event
axes pace every year ~ the home
e. ur j W. Warren
Mrs. Bob Warren and daughter
.Alleuo. went down to snyder Tues
day for q few days visit with home
folks. Mr. and Mrs w A. Mcrrcll
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
ONLY Real Failure"

I'm proof against that word "fsil-
ure." I've seen behind H. The only
failure man ought 10 fear is failure
In cleaving to the purpose he sees To
be beSt.-Georgc Eliot.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
Income Tax Reports.

We are prepared TO make your in
come tax report at a nominal charge
Ask us about II. Boren & Erwin,
North West Corner Court House.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Mrs. NJ. A. Bedwell at one time a
resident of this county but now of
Iockney was visiting here the latter
part OF last week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Earnest Roper at one time a teach
er in this county, but now OF the S.
VI T., Dallas was visiting his parents
here last week Earnest is now study
ing for the ministry
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Just received a supply Of rental
batteries. II your battery goes dead
phone 90. Wen bring a rental battery
put % I'm your car and recharse your
oldone The Cash Garage 23tf.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
m AXE
$4,000
a YEAR

Nine men and women wanted
to take, at our office or by mail
specialized training for work at
5000 to $4,000 a year as bank
ers, expert accountants or audi
tors, or at 81, 200 to $4,000 as
bookkeepers, stenographers, or
private secretaries. Position
furninhed or tuition refunded
after training, as explained in
our FREE ~ page book, Guide
to Business Success. Special
rates now. Write ABILENE DRAU'
GHON COLLEGE, Box 3S.M. Abilene
Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Juo. L. Green and family of East
land. were here the latter part of
the week visiting the formers par
cnts
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

R T. Cox and daughter, Mable
Lee. of Post. were visiting G B
Clark and family Sunday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07
llmlnoua Realnnlna.

Its the way you start that decides
the course OF married life." declares
philosopher. Is that young couple who
honeymoosed In an airplane destined
10 be always "un Ia The airF'-BostoD
Post.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

FOR SALE-12 registered Hereford
Bulls. l and years old, J. \. j..
Jones. Fluvanna. Texas. sop
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Miss Lizzie Watkins is visiting in
the city this week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

J. +. Dowdy druggist from Fluvan-
IA was in the city Wednesday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

W.O.Kent. editor Of the Roby Ban
Ter was visiting I'm Snyder Saturday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

TO RENT-One nicely furnished
front room. See Mrs A. r. Carlton.
Phone 1876. 2stt'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-01-07

Miss Jessie Minor visited relatives
near Foch from Friday Tin Mon
day.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
s WANTED-HELP
AEENT9-

MENsGAND WOMEN-Sell NovO-kntt hos1er!
and knitfpd silk ties, from mill to wearer; ~
durable, attractive styles: quick service :; all
or spare time: capital or experience. No'o
Knitting Mills. 7th and Spring Garden sts''
Pa
Evening star., 1921-09-21
MEN,

) A large, responsible corpora
.tion.Will employ Immediately and
permanently 20 strong, healthy,
clean men, whose past records
will bear close investigation and
who, are capable aud willing to
do asgood days work every day
and want an opportunity to go
to ADJOINING western town and
become financially independent.
This is an opportunity to connect
with a concern which will treat
YOU fairly, pay top wages and
sisares profits literally with you.
:Yofx will need from ST 200 to
$4,000 to establish yourself (de-
pending upon your family status)
and must be able to leave for the
west within 80 days. No labor
trouble. If you believe you can
answer our requirements tele-
phone Main 1855 for appoint
mcHf.
<Ts.f fss
Evening star., 1921-09-21

COOK and general houseworker
by young couple in Chevy
Chase. Stay nights preferred;
references requested. Splendid
salary. Excellent position for
right party. Call first floor, 1871
K, st. NV.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
HAIESM EN-.

GROWING life insurance company desires rep
resentatives in Virginia and District under
xeneral agents contracts; splendid opportunity
for those now working as subagents. soS
Southern huildinQ.
Evening star., 1921-09-21

ROSSEYN TYPIST-Wanted, young lady for
clerical work and typist; must write neat haLd,
beS quick ut figures and do good work on type
writer; pay $16 week permanent work and
advancement to capable person.; plant moves
TO ROsslyn shortly and prefer one in that vicin-
ity. 125a 25th st. NV.
SALESLADY WANTED.
High-class saleslady for our dress depart
NV.
SALESLADIES-Wanted by Julius Lansburgh.
1856 NJ ST., salesladiVs for the new store, 1881
ST NV. Opens Sept. 20;
sTENOGRAPHER, beginner. to learn our husi-
neys; permanent to right party Call at Room
sos. S16 14th st.
sTENOGRAPHER-Must also be able to use
pen efficiently; permanent position; give infor-
nation and salary expected. Address Box 34s-
NJ Star office.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. refer.
ence. Address Box 1s2-M. Star office.
STENOGRAFHER and typewriter: one having
knowledge Of general office work preferred
only those having experience need apply. Ad-
dress BOX 44.P. Star Office.
TEACHER. home economics, who will have
charge Of college dining rooms Fieldston Col
l"ge l4th and Monroe SITS.
TRAVELLING POSITION open Sept. % ac-
c"ptable applicants must be 80 years or older,
with high school or college training; 3 unIDar
ri"d women or widows without incumbranccs
preferred: must be-. free to leave city indef-
nitely: pleasing personality and adaptability
to those willing to "stick' and work for sue
cess; income 5000 monthly. including salary,
commission and bonus. Miss BettisOn, Frank
J595.
TiPIST-Young lady who is neat. accurate
typist wanted for clerical work; must write
neat, legible hand and be good at figures; one
who lives in or near Rosslyn, Va. preferred:
salary. SIS a week: permanent position and
advancement for capable party. Apply Wag-
Gaman Lthographic Mfg. Co., 1885 25th st.
nav.
WAIST TRIMMER. first class. and waist
hands. 1929 X st.
EMPLOYMENT .GENCIES.
WORK. all kind, for women; good wages.
EXPERIENCED SEWER on coats and suits.
good salary.
YOUNG LADY for ladies' tailoring establish
ment.
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE OPERATOR, IL
lott Fisher.
BoOKKEEPER- R-sTENOGRAPHER, good open
ing.
cashier R-BOoKKEEPER, knowledge of ste
biography
GENERAL CLERK, large concern.
SEVERAL openings for salesladieA
STENOGRAPHER and dictaphone operator,
fine opening
STENOGRAPHER. experienced in patent law,
$50 week.
STENOGRAPHER. S23 week
EXPERIENCED STEN0GRAPHER.
STESOGRAPHER and general office clerk.
National Personnel Blu. 302 Bond bldg. 18th
and n. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1921-09-21

SALESMAN-Experienced to sell our soaps
and powders to the retail grocery trade through
the Wholesale grocer. in Washington and VIZ
ginia.e in replying state age. lines you have
been selling and salary you willing to
start on Apply the n. X. Fairbank Company
43c Equitable bldg. Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
wANTED--HELP
MALE-COntinued.

be neat aud reliable: permanent position to
experienced man. Address Box 23-P. Star
Office
Evening star., 1921-09-21
WANTED-HELP
FEM AU,E-C0ntinued.

ROSSEYN TYPIST-Wanted. young lady for
clerical work and typist; must write neat haLd.
bsS quick Mt figures and do good work on type
writer; pay $16 week; permanent work and
advancement to capable person.; plant moves
TO Rosslyn shortly and prefer one in that vicin-
fty. 1881 25th ST. NV
Evening star., 1921-09-21
HELP AND SITUATIONS
FOUND.
LOST

|sya.t- sa.d ~ ~ JnLr r Miller 2ys
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04
By CHESTER p. TUCKER

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The top
% the world" still waits 70 be reach
90. Lieut. Mac Ready's record-break-
Ing nv 20 q height or nearly eight
miles left the ceiling OF the earth"
stir1 az least 40 miles away.
How near the aviator may come
% what IS practically the upper
limit OF the atmospheric layer sur
rounding the earth. We may not know
in this generation. But the meteor
o-oRls. and the astronomer tell Us
that both Mai. Schroeder after his
flight Of $3.50 u. and Lieut. Mac
Ready after his 20. 500 were speaking
only dguratively when they spoke OF
having attained the top OF the
earth"
The layer OF atmosphere. many
say. IS az least 90 miles thick.
Aviators now have the means OF
taking sufficient oxygen along with
chem for their engines and for them
selves. and the heat that keeps their
bodies from freezing. They lack only
denser air 20 fly upon at great
heights But this. OF course, they
Kill never have.
Problem TO Solve.
Yet there IL another solution: the
faster plane capable OF rising still
higher on an ever thinning ocean Of
air.
II will be a problem forever in
oreasingly dificult- The higher man
rsses. the thinner viii he find the air
1 upon which he must depend for
= bu oyancy.
Indeed the air gets thinner even
in greater proportion than the in
creased height OF the flight. For
though MacReady had risen through
but one-sixth OF the air cushion that
ciosks the earth. he had left behind
him four-hfths OF the air.
Altitude Reduces Pressure.
From the surface or the earth
where the total air pressure upon
his body was Is tons. he had risen
20 a height where the pressure was
but three tons. And had he gone
three times as high, he would have
reduced the pressure 10 so pounds.
Any higher airplane flights than
those that have been taken by these
two men Will have little scientific
value. Their observations will give
scarcely more Information than that
10 be had from a balloon sent up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04
VARGO FINED $40
ON TRAFFIC COUNT
Appeals Case to Higher Court
After Conviction In City
Tribunal.

Found guilty OF driving an Aut p
mobile on the wrong side OF the
street. resulting in a car smash-up.
James VarEo. 1911 3 Franklin 81
was fined S25 and costs by Acting
Judge Bertsch in city court satUr-
day. Vargo appealed 70 superior
court 80. / and bonds were fixed at
800.
Vargo was alleged 70 have driven
loaned car on Catalpa av. on the
night OF oct. Q and by taking the
left-hand side OF the street collided
with a parked Ford machine belong.
ing 20 Earl Clark, PIT Z. Ohio ST
Vargo. according 20 the testimony.
later admitted responsibility for the
accident ard agreed 70 settle with
Clark. II was said, for $40 20 cover
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04
whole FamiIy Frozen To Death.

CHATEAURIEN. Dec. ?. 192l.-
Due % coal shortage q whole family
froze here recently. This cata-
strophe could have been averted had
they been amply supplied with
Topsy. Cinderella. or Sovereign
Ccal It's the best Order now from
Schuyler Rose Main 1900 or Misha-
waka 4O9 337-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04
AviatOrS Have Problem
In Flights for Attitudes

with various pieces Of recording ap-
paratus.
But neither did the poles 81 the
earth have great scientific interest
Yet men sought and attained them.
the meteOrOlOgist make known the
existence Of an ocean OF air beyond
any sailed thus far. there will be a
struggle 10 fathom It's depth.
But for the present. that fathom-
ing viii be done only from observa-
ton and deduction 20 be made upon
terra hrma. Among the best 81 the
methods that are used 20 determine
the upper limit OF the blanket OF air
about the earth IS called the "twi-
light method"
At Least as Miles.
Twilight has been defined az the
time after sunset when day seems
70 be continued into the night be
cause OF the sunlight that still shines
upon the upper air.
Il has been determined that twi-
light lasts until the sun is about is
degrees below the horizon, and with
this as a known value and the radius
OF the earth given as 1000 miles
10 is not dlfHculut TO solve. by the
methods OF trigonOmetry, a right tri-
angle that gives as miles as the
height OF the air still dense enough
! 10 reflect the twilight rays OF the
sun after II has set.
On the other hand, another method
gives a different result. The pres
ence OF shooting stars" in these fall
nights, calculated often 10 be at a
height OF 200 miles. would seem 70
indicate that there must be air even
at that height, for It IS the friction
OF the air that heats the meteor as
| u rushes toward the earth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04
Popularity Contest Is
Feat Of II. :. Penny Fair

one OF the features OF the penny
fair 10 be staged under the auspices
OF the Camp Fire girls - the popu-
lsrity contest for high school stu
dents one boy and one girl from
each class have been chosen. The
boys selected are Edward Bierwag-
en-, Albert Campbell. Thomas Hum
BILE. Jack Pace. or the girls 90 be
chosen in the contest. the following
will be voted for. Janet Crause,
Hildegrade Won Barandy. Edna
Thielens. Mary Roberts.
25 percent reduction sale. Yer
-o-s- ooa+f
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04

For banquets o. suppers order
Mathews Krauss rolls AMI pastry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04

the damage % the latter's car. Ao-
cording 20 Clark. Vargo had failed
20 make good his promise.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04

IS percent reduction sale. Yer
mons. 334-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04

u C.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-03-28
May Be Head
Indian Bureau

Chamberlain, March 2S.-J. Geo.
Wright. who is mentioned as the
probable successor to Cato Sells as
commissioner of Indian affairs, Is well
known to hundreds of South Dako-
tans, as he was for some years a res
ident of South Dakota.
He served as chief clerk at the
Rosebud Indian agency, and later
was United States Indian agent at
that agency. He resided on the reg
ervation for a period of ten years
and during this time became ac-
quainted with thousands of whites
and Indians.
Those who know him well say he
is a man of great capacity. wide ex-
perience and has a splendid record
for service in the Indian department
where he served for the greatr par
of 80 years.