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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
O'BRIEN'S MINISTRIES
 AT THE JEFFERSON

The Neil O'Brien minstrels opened an arrangement at the Jefferson theatre last night under 3 weather handicap that prevented the Usual minstrel crowd from filling the house
 The first part. which was prettiIy staged followed the conventional stvIe for this kind of entertainment with sing Ing, dancing and ouips by the end men. The dependable '.Sugarfoot'' Gaffney. who is one of the best of the latter-day biackface comedians was 'among those present. and made merry as usual Danny Duncan was another comedian who created much laughter with his witticisms and Lew Wilson's .Chil, Bean' song made hit. The vocalists seemed to be handicapped by colds but U. Lester Haberkorn was in fine form and won generous applause Mir Haber- korn has good voice and is one of the leading singers on the minstrel stage '
 'Playmases," sketch by Neil O Brien, was redeemed from nediocrity by some good dancing done by Fred Miller. Henry Maher and Frank Mack. Mr O'Brien's Hopping the Atlantic Ocean, with 'Sugarfoot" Gaffney's unctuous ne- gro comedy was an amusing skit MT. Gaffney playing the part of a colored aviator who has troubles with his flying boat.
 Lew Wilson did a clevSr speciality in lieu of a monofogue that was pleasing diversion from this feature of all-rf1in- strel shows. MT. Wilson can whistle yodel and initiate a great variety of sounds in addition to being talented musician. His offering was bright spot in the show.
 The concluding piece was another bur lesaue written by MT. OBrien and en- titled "Americanization'' MT. Gaffney had the principal comedy role. He was assisted by Major Nowak. who has been with the organization a long time; Bobby Gossans. Roy Allen Steve Berrian and a number of other comedians.
 The O'Brien minstrels will be at the Jefferson until Wednesday night and will give matinee Wednesday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08

N. L. Pierce, federal prohibition en- forcement officer, is back from Tuscum- bia today, where he has been attending the trials of the alleged moonshiners who were charged with the shooting of Don stevenson, a deputy who met his death in g. recent raid on a still
 It was necessary for Mir. Pierce to go before the court, as the accused were beginning to deny the statements which they made to MT. Pierce in their writ ten confessions.
 They tried every way possible to smash the states defense, said MT. Pierce, but we were as solid as a fort wall with our evidence. and they could not break it down. Every effort they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
TWENTY STREET
 WADUCT OPEN TO PUBLIC

After being closed for 60 days, the Twenty street viaduct has been opened to traffic and is now ready to be used by the people of Birmingham. This structure, the property of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company was closed shortly after Thanksgiving and during that period has undergone a complete repair.
 Because of the fact that the bridge is a wooden structure, wear and tear from the more heavy vehicles has been ex- cessively great, and the local company at great expense, decided to close it to the public until the viaduct could be completely overhauled.
 During that time a careful inspection was made and every piece of worn or decayed timber was replaced by new creosote covered parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
BLOWING OF SAFE THE
 WORK OF PROFESSIONALS

No clue had been found last night to the yeggman who cracked a safe in the office of the Industrial High school (ne- taken, but a gold watch and liberty bonds to the amount of $50 were un- touched.
 According to detectives the job on the safe has all the earmarks of professional endeavor, nitro glycerin having been used.
 Elledge and Heaton, detectives, are working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
GROCERS TO DISCUSS
 DECLINING MARKET

Local grocers and butchers, members of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association, will discuss va rious features of the declining market tonight at the Civic Association when the semi-monthly meeting will take place. beginning at o'clock.
 According to Secretary Paul Shrop- shire, number of important matters are to come up for settlement, foremost of which will be the reading of the as- sociations financial report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
ROAD SENTENCE FOR
 PROHI VI0LAT0R

Willie Taylor, convicted on a charge of violating the prohibition law yester- day in the criminal division of the cir cult court was fined $100 and costs by Judge H. P. Hefln. Failing to pay his fine. he was sentenced to 30 days hard labor for the county.
 Tillson Glass entered a plea of guilty to having liquor in his possession and was fined $50 and costs by Judge Heflin, while Annie Thomas plead guilty to vio- lating the prohibition law and was given a Asimilar fine by Judge William E. Fort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
WEAK WOMEN

lko0n0k hopo oVer to become strong and well :aeain unleas they have plenty of good. rich, rod blood of the kind that organic iron. .liko tho Iron In your blood and like the iron
 in splnanh, lsntils and apples, while me tallio iron ls iron just as 1t comes from the ncffon of strong acids on iron filings. Nuxafsd Iron does not injure the teeth nor upset tho stomach; it is an entirely differ.
 siat thing from ordinary metallic iroh. IL
 quickly helps make rich, red blood. re- tv1taltze wornout. exhausted nerves and give ryou new strength and energy. Over 1000. 600 people annually are using 1t: At all 4yugGinte Beware of substitutes. The genu- 4ne has N. l. stamped on every tablet. All Nays lnslst on having the genuine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Store Closes on Request

Fort Payne, February T.-(Special.) The general merchandise store of H. Gideon in Fort Payne has been closed at the request of creditors and it is said that a petition in bankruptcy will shortly be filled by MT. Gideon. The assets of the firm will not be known for several days, but it is un- derstood that the liabilities are about $15,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Children's Hour

Miss Margaret Duncan, children's IF hrarian of the Birmingham public H. brary, will conduct the weekly chill dren's story hour this afternoon at s;s0 o'clock at the central library.
 She will tell '"The Tiniest Pigeon" :" which is the legend of St. Valentine. and "Cupid and Psyche"
 The programme will be repeated at the East Lake library Thursday at 3 o'clock and at the Avondale library Friday at the same hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
DIR. ZILBOORG HONOR
 GUEST OF R0TARlANS

pr. Gregory Zilboorg, Russian drama, tist, will be the honor guest of the Kiwanis club at it's luncheon this after noon at the Southern club
 No local guests will be entertained at the meeting this afternoon. as it has been announced that a closed session for Kiwanians only will be held.
 w, J. Adams, president. stresses the urgency of every member attending the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
PERSONAL

pr. D. c. Batson has recovered from a recent serious operation and is able to resume his practice.
 Dr. w. P. McAdory will make an ad : dress on Cancer this afternoon before the student body at Auburn
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
READY TO FIGHT

Japan getting ready fight Official and Journalistic
the United somewhat fearful that the plan
of preparation anticipates conflict with country. There
may good for this fear The Japanese proud
powerful Their history alive with great deeds and
with fareachng achievements The finer accomplishments Of
literature have theirs for of time that
goes the depths of Illuminated antiquity They
refined intelligent brave The American tradition crude
aggressive proud Success its STAR not achieve
ment Whatever attitudes toward life in the broader
aspects repeingy impudent When prompted forward
foohardy brave They feel themselves finer
than the Japanese The Japanese know theirs the
instinct Each earnestly desires survive 1t is the
subtle perhaps oveened social spirit of the Orient placed in
clear the fanker and social prompngs
Occden Conflict therefore, certain, expicabe and
bound to be crshng destructive between these two anathe
tic social forces present positive assumption that the sp
tua advantage will be with the Japanese inclined to
step farther that the material advantage WE'LL will
be their side is quite true admit that there Of
fexbty in the administration of the Occidental social aim
But while prexes contention for equality of social main
there the situations Of economic
poaon which successfully nuies whatever forth
its of social principle loose knitting of its
social elements is the consequence On the other hand the
Japanese close knit group They cunningy adaptive
obsnatey tenacious their retention of the Japanese
reaching social All of which brings back
place where started Japan getting ready fight
May we be prepared when the time comes
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
NATIONAL PRESS WEEK, September ls to "a.

The first National Press Week will be observed from Sept
18h Sept oath This idea is fostered by The Associated
Negro Press but it hoped that publications throughout the
country well organizations will combine to make
the event a
The object acquant the public fully with the part
newspapers the country have taken making the nation
great and the important responsibilities resting with the
press at this time in the molding of public opinion.
general program will shortly be announced which be
easily carried out community and which will have last
ing benefit upon the welfare of the people everywhere The
general the program of the week will be INDUSTRY
LOYALTY and JUSTICE Emphasis upon these three subjects
will be given because of the present trend of events
Prosperity looked for again believed that the early
of be helped by everyone ndusriousy doing his
bit to help it return The people finding fertile soil in many
locations Loyalty to the nation, however, tonic
for the ills of the times Justice is principle which the
nation founded If the nation to build stately
sions my sou then this building must forward the
foundation of justice.
The people everywhere urged to take the initiative in
making National Press Week" success.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

The United States isn't the only
country that has homesteaders-thos
Snterprising pioneers who leave thick
ry populated districts and take their
families into virgin territory to create
homes for themselves. The Philippine
islands have thousands of thrifty home
steaders.
The above photograph shows a pic
sure of a Christian Filipino homestead
er and his family lear Pikit, Cotabato
province, Mindanao, P l. Five years
ago he was a cab driver working for
low wages at Cebu, thickly populated
city. He went into the then wilderness
of Mindanao planted hemp and cocoa
nuts, paid for his land and has be-
come wealthy. Thousands of similar
instances could be cited One Mindanao
homesteader is worth 100000
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
CONGRESS- HEARS
DRAMATIC PLEA
FROM FILIPINO

Washington.
"AIust the heart
of America beat
only for the free
dom of ireland, Of
Poland and Of the
Czecho Slovaks,
and not for the
independence of
the Philippine Is
lands?"
This was the
question Resident
Co m m i S S i oner
Isauro Gabald0n
of the philippines
addressed directly
to the member
ship Of the House
of ReDrespntaives
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

The Philippine government is encour-
aging the immigration OF Filipinos
from the thickly populated sections in
to Mindanao. This is the second larg
est Of the islands of the archipelago
1t is still sparsely settled, although
it is one of the richest and most pro
ductiye islands in the world Many
Americans have established planta.
tions there and become rich.
B'ilipinos are using the stories of the
many successful Filipino homesteaders
as an argument for Independence. They
make the point that a people that can
go out into tropical wilderness with
no capital save their patience. perse-
yerence and energy and win homes u
themselves, have the necessary stamina
to run their own affairs.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

The Filipino has been much misrep-
resented in the United States. This is
largely because the Sunday supple
ments have made a speciality of por-
traying the semi-naked non-Christian
hill tribes as typical Filipinos, which
is far from the truth.
The total population Of the Philip
pines is 1O,35O,640, of which 9,495,272
are Christians and civilized, and have
been so for 800 years, possessing cul-
ture and refinement that will compare
favorably with that of other countries.
The number of Christians is $780,
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
CHANDLER

! : : : !. !. :. :. :. !. !. !. :. :. :. !.
Mrs. McKelvey of Ray, Ariz., is in
the city visiting her daughter, Mrs.
N. Harris.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray returned
last week from Cox, Calf. where
they went to look after some mining
claims in which they are interested.
julius Charlie Green, their nephew,
accompanied them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Grey and Mrs.
E. Temple Fuller expect to leave
soon for the White Mountains to
spend the summer
While in California, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Gray were entertained by Mrs.
Jasper of Blythe, Mrs Jasper is a
Prominent business woman of Blythe
and is also the owner Of a beautiful
40'acre ranch.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
Philippine Resident
Commissioner
Isauro GabaIdon

VI A-N III SsoNAlNttANt
in a speech which was given very
close attention and was frequently ap-
plauded.
AT one time. said Commissioner
Gabaldon, Congress had before it no
less than thirty resolutions expressing
sympathy with the aspirations of the
Irish people, if not actualy urging Eng
land to grant Independence to Ireland.
At that time, also the Filipinos were
knocking at your door. Out of the
womb of war, many European repub-
lies were born, and America has re-
joiced to uphold the same. And vet
the claim of the Filipinos is still I'M
needed. Must there be exceptions,
then, in International Justice?
My plea, gentlemen Of the Ameri-
can Congress. is that you ignore no
longer the repeated requests of a de-
serving people for an Independence
that rightfuIly Belongs to them. The
granting of independence now affords
the United States a golden opportunity
to give to the world unanswerable
proof of its sincerity, it's consistency
and its altruisn. 1t will be the great
est example OF square dealing in the
history of the ages.
"Do not think we are not appre-
ciative of all you have done for us.
We are. America has truly treated
the Filipino people as no other nation
has ever treated an alien race in all
history. The high points of the Amer
lean policy in the Philippines have
been consistently inspired by altruism.
We know that you were actuated in
your labors by the desire to contrib
ute to our own welfare.
"And we love you perhaps most of
all for your solemn promise to grant
us that which we hold dearer than life
itself-our freedom. independence is
our national ideal 1t is our all alb
sorbing aim. It grows stronger every
hour. For the spirit OF nationalism
never dies Much less can it be sub
dued. We believe that we can never
hope TO be a sturdy nation if we are
to rely forever on the magnanimity of
the United States.
"America's task in the Philippine
Islands is finished. What you have as
sumed as your sacred obligation in
that part of the world has been full
filed. A people with a medieval sys-
TEN of institutions has been trans
formed into a conscious nation, i'm
bued with all that is modern in the
activities of nations. And if you give
US independence our gratitude to you
will increase a thousand fold; it will
last forever if you keep faith with us.
"There is but one issue in the Phil
ippine question, and that is: Is there
today stable government on the IS
lands? In the Jones law you promised
independence upon the establishment
of such a stable government. Your
own Governor-General has officially
reported that there is a stable gov
ernment in existence today, and we
also have submitted plenty of evidence
to substantiate its existence. There
fore. we hope and expect America viii
now carry out its PLEDGE
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

36S, and only a small percentage of
them are uncivilized. They are fast
becoming educated, and will ultimate
ly make good citizens.
Seventy per centrof the inhabitants
of the Philippines over ten years of
age, according to the last census, are
literate. This is a higher percentage
of literacy than that of any South
American country, higher than that OF
Spain, and higher than that of any
of the New Republics of Europe whose
independence is being guaranteed by
the Allies.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE,
BUT NO GUARANTY
(Chicago Tribune.)

We DO not blame the Filipino people
for wanting their complete freedom. It
Is the natural aspiration of mankind.
Toper-Did anybody remark on the
way you handled your new car?
Goggles-One man did but he dill
MT say much.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
FATTENINe CATTLE

Tom Rice, Of Peoria, who recently
took over All cattle belonging 10 fne
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY
A. M. (. Church

Corner Second street and Jefferson.
r. J. Sanford, pastor Residence, 113
South Second street Phone 61S.
Sunday school at 10 a. IN. Preaching
at II a IN. and p. N. Christian En-
deavor at 6:15 p. H. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night, General class
every Sunday at 1915 p. m
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

Antioch Baptist Church
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
9th St. and Washington

9th ST. and Washington
c. A. Gilmore, pastor. Residence, 429
East Washington. Phone 2643. Sun
day school at 10 a. IN. Preaching at
II a. m. and p. m. B. Y. p U. at
$50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening. Bible study every Sun
day at p. m.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
Second Raptist church

Corner Fifth street and Jefferosn.
T. D. Green, pastor Residence 1909
East Monroe st. Phone 2767. Sunday
school at $3.50 "A. m. Preaching at II
a. M and .. m. b y. z. U. at 6 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23

firm Of Rice & shaffer near Wiclen-
burg, brought several hundred head
of steers to his place recently to
'fatfen on pasture.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-07-23
c. M. {. church

Corner Seventh street and Jefferson
M. Thompson, pastor Residence, 112
South Seventh street Phone 1869
Sunday school al 10 a. IN. Preaching
at II a. m and D. m. Epworth
League at $50 p. M Teachers
meeting every Wednesday evening.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-17
WHITES CHAPEL

Clifton White and wife visited his parents. ]. D White Saturday and Sunday.
 Grady Uairston and wife visited relatives near Patmos the last of the week
 Mr Wm Jarvis made business trip to Hope Saturday.
 Mrs. Jas. Tomlin, two sons, Ausie and Owen and Mrs. Woody Stecd visited relatives near Mt Moriah the past week,
 Willard Davis will move near Buck ner in d short time.
 Wm Martin and wife visited his
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-17
BRIGHT STAR

Editor Pieayune and readers too. We are stil living and feel proud of the opportunity.
 Bro Dorman filled his regular ap# pointment Saturday and Sunday at Coruith and all present seemed to cn- joy themselves just fine.
 our good friends are gone to Hay ncsyiIIc. La., looking for work in the oil field. Hope thc boys success.
 W. [. Mitchell and family have jasf returned from a visit to reNarkana ta see his wife. father and mother, Mr and Mrs. F. k. Hooper, who once resided in this community.
 Quite q lot of our boys seem to be somewhat little behind with their fishing Go to il old pals when th" stomach calls we soon respond.
 The singing Saturday night at the home of the writer was we'll attended and had some fine singing Quite number of Bodcaw girls and boys were present and among those who stayed over Sunday was Miss Ruth McGargo. Clio and Eyemay Butler, and enjoyed the day fine with Ruby. Come again girls we are glad 10 have yon.
 Well it seems that Alex thinks that the world is feathered out and he means to be helper at the picking Just such people are in the world and from that fact things are what they are today. and affairs will never be better with such going on.
 Harold Grain has made his return from Dallas. Texas, where he says things are awful dull.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-17

wife's parents. Mr and Mrs. John Camp near Stamps Saturday and Sun day.
 All who are interested ill the eeme= tery at Gnion are requested to meet early next Friday morning and finish working the yard
 Prof. Edison Mum Says Chat he has a splendid bunch of boEs and girls and that he believes thcy will continue to he good That speaks we'll for Holly Springs people.
 As l am o0t of paper and haven't any news. will % for this time. With best wishes to all 1 remain.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-17
ROSSTON

School at this place is progressing nicely, with the attendance class to one hundred.
 Robt Roberts says the possums are about ripe.
 Sunday school and preaching at this place was we'll attended last Sunday.
 Everybody reports that the little Frenchman k a good preacher.
 There is much excitement here over the oil well Many people from the surrounding towns and several oil magnates from West Va. are regular attendants at the we'll
 Miss Elsie May Bolls of Gale spent Saturday night with Misses Gladys and Bessie East of this place.
 Misses Ena McKissack and Emma Rhodes took dinner with Miss Eunice Rowe Sunday, visiting the oil well ill the afternoon.
 Mir. Alvin Malone of the Berg spent Saturday night with Joel Haltom.
 Joe Smyth and Miss Lois Phillips attended church at Bluff Springs Sun day.
 l. T. OKeefe and wife were pleas ant callers at the home of F. O'Keefe and wife Sunday afternoon
 Railing at the well is progressing rapidly. Here's hoping she comes in soon.
 The RoSSon <. I. X. met Saturday morning. You will always find Rosston at the front in the good things.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-11-17
SUTTON

Eld. F. (. Bright filled Eld# IL ". Erwin's appointment al New Liberty Saturday,
 AIr. Ben Phillips is better at this writing
 Carl Purtle of RoSston passed through our burg one day last week
 The party given bz Miss Nelma Simpson IaSt Saturday night was alz tended ty Il reaI large crowd, and all repofted=a splendid time
 Miss Gladys Gohort who is teaching school at Eodcaw and Miss Bertha Downs of Bodcaw attended the party Saturday night.
 Mss Vera Simpson of Hope spent Saturday night with home folks,
 Miss Jewel Pate was the guest of Miss Lena Erwin Friday night
 Singing was fine al New Liberty Sunday afternoon.
 Next Friday night week, November 2G. 1921 at sutton High School build ing the Athenian and Clio-Sophic literary societies will give joint pro gtam and afterwards a pie%upper. Everybody iS invited to come
 Miss Opal Jordan entertained at her home Sunday afternoon, Misses Lois Ellis, and Wilma Stark, Messrs Hes terly Purtle. Cohen and Norman Gar rctt.
 Miss Pearl Jordan spent Saturday night with Miss Fay Armstrong
 Mr. Harold Whittcn took his best girls out riding Sunday afternoon in his Wabon Among them were Eva THldine Myriam Fore and Mary Gar ret
 Mr Carl Jordan and Luther Weaver spent sunday afternoon at Bodcaw to ~e,= Mis- Reeves and Miss Williams,
 Mr. Jeff sutton left sunday morning for TcNarIana on special business.
 We are glad to add Eld A. H. Lam hort to=ou burg. \ number of sutton people attended the program at Liberty school house Friday night
 Miss Violet Bennett of Hope, Miss Ruth Smith and Miss Tennie Bennett spent Saturday night with Miss Glenn mic Mitchell.
 Miss Gladys Lambert of Sutton is visiting relatives in Prescott l Best wishes to all the scrihes of the l piCayunc.