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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16
CONSTRUCTION In
SOUTH SHOWS "a
MUG IMPROVEMENT
Construction In the South for tho
Week Ended June Srd Amounts
To saO,OOO,OOO Reports
Show.

For the week ended June 3 the re-
cord Of contracts awarded and to BE-
awarded for construction projects Of
all kinds throughout the South as
compiled from items published in the
construction columns of the Manufac.
turers Record exceeds $3O,000,0O0, in.
GLIDING $22,293,000 in contracts to be
awarded, initial announcements Of
which were made during the week
and $780,, 900 in contracts awarded
The report for the preceding week
showed the total of contracts to be
awarded as $21,237,25O and Of con-
tracts awarded for the week ended
June 3 is the second largest total re-
ported since the compilation was be-
gun, being exceeded only by the total
of sS,2S6,454 for the week ended April
90.
School buildings hold first place in
the amount Of money involved, and
miscellaneous enterprises rank sec
ond. Contracts awarded for school
buildings involve the expenditure Of
900, while initial announcements
regarding new buildings to be erected
in the various cities represent an ex-
penditure totaling $7,553,OO0. Miscel-
laneous projects for which the con-
tracts were awarded will necessitate
an investment amounting to $2,459,0OO,
while contracts to be awarded on such
projects will involve about $4,503,00
Roads, paving and bridges involve $4,-
27S,00O in contracts to be awarded, and
100000 in contracts awarded
Construction of apartment houses
and hotels is increasing, as evidenced
by the sum involved for the week in
this class of buildings. Contracts
awarded amounted to $4,000, and
contracts to be awarded totaled ST.
$4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16

construction and method Of manufac-
ture Of this type Of tire have been
made during the past ten years but
the original cord pneumatic tire idea
for bicycles has been the fundamental
principle throughout.
Automobiles would have been i'm
practicable without pneumatic rubber
tires and since pneumatics we're first
developedfor bicycles, modern motor
history must reserve a
prominent chapter for the bicycles
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16
EXTERRITORIAL CHARITY.

No good business would long have his employee assist
who forever manfeng sympathy for the welfare of his
rivals The American people will of these days get out of
with lot of editors who always finding of
for expressing soude for the future of nations that
rivalry with the United States ndustrialy and politically
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16
TWO BULLETS HIT MAN
IN HEAD BUT GLANCE.

Louisville, Ky. In an argument
over a baseball game which they were
watching, Theodore Brown, shot Lewis
Brown, another negro. Although both
shots hit Lewis in the head, the bull
lets granced off, causing only slight
scalp wounds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16

The total value Of manufactured
products Of the United States increas-
ed from $24,246, $4,000 in 1914, to $685.
5SS, 905 900 in 1919.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-06-16

Chinese are said to be the most hon
est people nthe world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
.DR. HENDRIX HONOR
 GUEST AT RECEPTION
Affair at Highlands Methodist Church Largely Attended.
 Church Plans Outlined

Dr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of the High lands Methodist church. with his family, was rendered reception at the church parlors last night by the Womens Mis- sionary society. Mrs. w. c. Lloyd acted as toastmaster at dinner which fol- lowed the reception.
 ception and dinner. Mrs Lloyd intro outlining church plans.
 Mrs. Ernest Redd, president of the Mis- sionary society, spoke on the work now being done and future plans Mrs. J. L.. Yancey, social secretary of the church, told of the work of that department.
 Mrs. w. D. Smith, head of the mis- sion study work. introduced Mrs. Hen drix, wife of the pastor who expressed her appreciation of the thoughtfulness of the church members in holding the reception in honor of her husband ani family. a.
 Fulton Clark, in the absence of Judge Dan A. Greene, superintendent of the Sunday school, declared the present quar- ters of the school had been outgrown and that early steps to enlarge them were necessary.
 Jay Smith, chairman of the board of stewards promised to have full at- tendance of the stewards early next month. Dr. c. B. Glenn spoke of the work of the mems Bible class of which he is the teacher.
 Miss Mabel Plosser gave delightful reading of one of 0. Henrys stories. Mrs. Wharton. who is visiting Mrs Paul Wright, rendered several delightful so- prano solos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
PERMITS ID BUILD
 SEVEN RESIDENCES ! N " EW H

Seven residences will be built un- der permits issued by the city build ing inspector yesterday, representing investment of sS,65O. An addition to the plant of Johnson & Thompson on Twenty-sixth street between Twenty : ninth and Thirtieth avenues. north, IS to be built at a cost of s20,0o0.
 Chappell Corey was granted per init to build frame residence al Eighty-sixth street and Walker ave nue, south the house to cost sl,SO0. Pete I.ovoy will erect frame residence at Sixteenth street and Avenue G, Ensley, costing $1,4o0.
 Charlie Rouss was issuedla permit 10 construct a frame residence costing $2,250 at Sixteenth street and Avenue t', Ensiey. A frame residence costing $1,O00 will be built by J. w. and A E. r>uce at Thirty first avenue, north, and Twenty-sixth street.
 Jesse W. Bissett will build a house costing s100 on Twenty-sixth avenue, north, between Eighteenth and Nine teenth streets. A $700 house will be built by H. E. Mullins at EighteenH street and Twenty fifth avenue, north. Realty company was is sued a permit to build house costing $500 at the rear of 1911 Sixth ave- nue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
REPUBLICAN WOMEN KEEP OPEN HOUSE
Organizing Thoroughly and Will Make Visitors Com
 fortable Here

The Women's Republican league will keep open house at it's rooms on the fifth floor of the Lyric building dur ing the state gathering of the League of Women Voters.
 This announcement was made by Mrs. Cal D. Brooks, president of the republican organization, following a meeting yesterday afternoon.
 During the business session. it was decided that each county arrange its dues according to location, but each club will be asked to pay per capita tax of 50 cents per year towards the funds for organization and expenses.
 In a communication received at headquarters, Mrs. John A. Logan, widow of the late Gen. John A. Logan of Washington. stated She will present the members of the league with a painting of herself and her late hus- band as a token of appreciation for the work of the league.
 So that the league might keep in touch with conditions in each of the 10 congressional districts, the follow ing were appointed to constitute the heads of the advisory committee in each district: Charles Beans. Chicka- saw; E. B. Beason, Demopolis; Charles Roland Dothan; w. Aubrey Thomas, Jenifer; W. H. Pond, Rockwell; F. B. Parker, Holt; Sumter Cogswell, Pell City; H. A Cathey, Florence; Charles J. Allison and Frank S. Rea; Judge A. w. Hargett, Russeilville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
RALLY DAY PROVES
 A GREAT SUCCESS
Farm Boys and Girls Meet at Chamber of Commerce
 for Talks

Rally day of the farm club boys or Jefferson county, held yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce, was much an- joyed by the 150 youngsters that att tended.
 There were two dozen girl members of the farm girl clubs also present and several mothers were there to see what their young sons and daughters were doing and learning. They seemed as much interested as the boys and girls.
 The dinner that followed the morning session found all present and accounted for The afternoon session opened with several absentees, attracted by the pic- ture shows and other city sights, but they were all finally corralled and the final session held
 Addresses were made by l.. A. Niyens of the Progressive Farmer, J. D. Moore Garrard Harris of the News, Richard F. J ohnston of The e-Herald, Jerry Gwin, Prof. N. R. Baker, o. l.. Bum. manager of the Chamber of Commerce; T. T. Quinn, district farm agent; James Heron, boys state leader; Mir. Pate. editor of the Progressive Farmer; l.. T. Wells and H. L. Brown, county agent.
 Mir. Brown had his hands full directing the meeting and attending to things gen. orally, but he seemed to get as much pleasure out of it as the boys and girls
 The youngsters were delighted with their trip to the city and were delighted when informed there were going to be more rally days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
WORLDAT HOME BIG !, OUT DOOR FESTIVAL

The World at Home and Polack Brothers 20 big shows will open at the circus grounds Monday evening for an engagement of one week under the auspices of the Birmingham lodge of Royal Order of Moose.
 Performances will be given each afternoon and evening during the week and each performance will be preceded by a band concert under the direction of Con Jespersen. There will be street parades by the lodge of Moose and the World at Home circus.
 The World at Home shows have taken over the Polack Brothers 20 big shows and have combined the attrae- tions. making their shows the largest of outdoor amusements travelling throughout the southern states. The shows travel in their own special trains, requiring two sections of double size railroad cars. which number 33. The shows are of the latest and most up-to- date novelties, embracing park, circus and carnival features.
 Every night will be a special night and the Moose are promising the local people a week of joyous surprises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
RED HEADS
 ID STAND BY C0t0RS
Dr. Reed Heads Temporary
 Organization = Meeting { Called for Friday

Only effective use of chemical ex- tinguishers saved the fire department from having to make run to the edi- torial rooms of The AgeHerald last night when a delegation of members of the newly or ganized Red Head club visited the office.
 Officers of the club will be elected at it's next meeting to be held in the Civic Associa tion rooms. pr. Page F. Reed is temporary chairman of the organization, but permanent officials will be named next Friday night. pected to stand by the color and att tend that messing to start at. o'clock. A large turnout is desfred
 Affiliation with the national asso- citation of Red Head clubs which now exists will be sought as soon as the club is firmly established in the city, Dr. Reed said. Red Head clubs in other parts of the country hold annual state meetings.
 The first meeting of the organiza- tion was held last night at the Civic Association. Enthusiasm and interest in the proposition abounded, pr. Reed declared.
 Active participation in civic affairs is planned by the body although so- cial affairs will not be neglected. Some of the most prominent men in Bir- mingham attended the meeting last night. Dr. Page F. Reed in the Tut wiler asks all interested to look him up. He says he will be glad to ex- plain.
 There is one class of red head who will be unable to join the organiza- tion. That is the turncoat crowd, namely those who have had their red hair dyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
SCORE OF CNHAN
 CLUBS ORGANIZED pr. Shropshire Tells of Growth of International Civilians at
 Anniversary

Starting with one club year ago yes- terday, the International Association of Civitan Clubs has grown to include D clubs with more than 1,5oO members, pr. c. W. Shropshire. president. told members of the Civitan club at their luncheon yesterday afternoon.
 New clubs will be sought in Ohio. Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York by field workers who will begin their campaign Monday. he said. About 5oO Civilians are expected to attend the first international convention to be held here June and 8.
 Ideals of Civitan membership were ex- pounded by the speaker, who declared 1t the duty of Builders of Good Citizen ship to help solve the alien problem.
 Mel Trotter, who is conducting spe- cial series of meetings in Birmingham. was the guest of the club, speaking on "A Man and His City, MT. Trotter em- phasized the need to dealing with the downtown and slum problem through missions. He said the citizens of every city should help the man not so for tunate to obtain better understand ing of religion and scoc.
 In honor of the first birthday of the club the Rotary club sent a huge bas- ket of roses to the International Associa- ton of Civitans. A large birthday cake, donated as the attendance prize by the Southern club, was cut and distributed among the members after 1t had been won by Civitan Sumner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
BAPTIST VISITORS DAY IS TOMORROW Members of Denomination Will Visit Every Home In
 the City

All Baptist churches in the Birming- ham district will observe Visitors Day" tomorrow afternoon between the hours of 2 and 5. when every home in the city will be visited,
 Sc that-all Baptists will be on the look out for visitors, this warning has been issued It makes no difference about denomination or belonging to any church at all. there will be visit from some one
 This announcement was made by Dr. r. H. Harrington, chairman of the steer ing committee of the Baptist city-wide revival, which will begin April "A. He stated the Baptist denomination was go- ing to attempt something that has never been attempted before in this city.
 The purpose of the visits, which will be made by approximately 1,500 of the leading church workers, is to gather in- formation. give information and extend invitations to attend the city-wde re- viyal services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
BOARD IS
 CONSIDERING CALL
 FOR BOND ELECTION
Supreme Courts Ruling Elimi- mates Funds Thought Avail able for Public Improve mentS-Take Action
 Monday

Members of the board of revenue at its meeting yesterday discussed at length the bond situation in Jeffer- son county and the recent ruling of the supreme court.
 The higher court declined to allow the county to dispose of bonds at s5 per cent of par or to allow per cent interest on the sale of the bonds, as provided in two acts passed by the legislature at it's special session.
 As n result of this ruling, the county is faced with the aiterna- tive of either abandoning all of the projects expected to be con- strUcted with funds derived from the sale of $5O00,Oo0 worth of county road bonds, or to give the contractors to whom contracts nre awarded bonds at par In payment for their work.
 It was stated by members of the board that in lieu of either one of these propositions, the board may call an- other bond election to supplant the one already voted,
 The voters of the county will be asked to authorize an issue of equal size under the special act of the legislature of October s, 1920. allowing the payment of per cent interest on the bonds. If either of the courses of action mentioned were carried out. 1t is believed by members of the board that it will be necessary to call another election, in view of the decision of the supreme court that the act of October s applies only to bonds authorized subsequent to it's enactment. and can be made retroactive so ms to apply to the present bond issue.
 The supreme court held in its de- cision that the act of October 6, allow ing the sale of county bonds at e5 per cent of par was repealed by the act Of October 8, and no relief can there fore be obtained under this act.
 Definite action will probably be taken by the board at it's meeting Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
CROP REPORT

Under date of April Is the American Steel and Wire company reiterates its estimate of a reduced cotton acreage.
 Pastures are prime and the cattle are in good condition as result of the mild winter The report says:
 Reports from our representatives in the field indicate that it is still too early to determine with any accuracy the damage done by the recent cold spell over the northern half of the country. Forage crops are progressing nicely. Live stock, owing to the mild winter, is in exceptionally good conol- tion. Oats are fair to good.
 Corn planting has commenced in the southern states with some up in Texas South Carolina, Louisiana and Ala hama.
 Reports tend to confirm last week s report as regards cotton acreage re : duction. Recent frost damage in Texas was not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
SLOSS-SHEFF|ELD
 IS IN EXCELLENT
 FINANCIAL SHAPE
All Officers and Directors Re- instated at Annual Meeting. Pays Dividend and Sets
 Aside Reserve Fund

In spite of the charging off of the beehive ovens as obsolete and the reduction in inventories of pig iron, owing to the 40 per cent decrease in prices, the Sloss- s-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, at the annual meeting held in New York yesterday, showed surplus on December 31, 1920, of $7,933, ,047.
 All the old board of directors and the officers were reelected. Waddill Cath '1ngs of New York, remains chairman of the board; J. w. Mcqueen, president and Hugh Morrow. vice president
 The Financial showing is as follows:
 Profits for year, after allowing federal taxes, a,SsS, Ts; less dividends paid. s1, 1000; leaving balance to surplus for year 1920 SEAT Surplus at December. S1, 1920. $7,9s2.O47.
 IMPROVEMENTS
 The ovens charged off as obsolete em- brace those at the city furnaces in Bir- Tingham. Last year the company com pleted it's new by-product plant at North Birmingham of 1O Semet-Solvay ovens, which more than take the place of the several beehive plants, and manufac- ture coke in a more economical manner besides a large amount of coal by-prod- ucts absorbed in the chemical and in dustrial trades.
 The Sloss Sheffield company's by-prod- uct plant also supplies the city of Bir- mingham with it's fuel and lighting gas through the mains and instrumentality y of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 During the year 1920 the company also completed identification of it's ore and coal mining plants at a cost of $1 ,50o. 900. and installed machinery at the eby-prod uct works for utilizing the exhaust steam and gas for the creation of cleo tricity for plant operation.
 The total expenditures for plant bet torment completed in 1920 cost many :nil- lions, but are regarded as economic in vestments of the first magnitude worth many times that amount in the long run in the strategic position of the company as the largest producer of foundry iron ir the southern states.
 The company has considerable amount of pig iron on hand available for the market as soon as the turn comes and in spite of this large accumulation. has continuously operated one furnace in order to keep as many of it's employees at work as possible.
 READY FOR MARKET
 The company expended $lO.090 in fenc- ing of employees homes last year so that they might have gardens and has not charged rents of those employees who have been enforced into idleness.
 The company also gave free use of its mine mules this spring in ploughing the lands about the company houses prepar- ing then for the planting of crops
 The properties of the Sloss-Sheffield company are in the pink of condition and prepared for maximum operations on an economic basis as soon as the demand is here.
 President Mcqueen is attending the an- nuai meeting in New York city this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
THE PASSOVER

during the services this morning and tomorrow morning at the Knesseth Is- rael synagogue during the first two days of the festival of the Passover, or Pe- and will last for eight days.
 The festival of Passover is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish calendar. While it has some agricul- tural aspects, it derives it's chief signiti- canoe from a momentous historical event, namely, the exodus of the Israelites from physical and spiritual bondage. So inn portant is the departure from Egypt in Jewish history that the Jews were com handed to remember this event all the rest of their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
TRADE STUDY CLUB MEETS Study Courses to Be DiSCon- tinued During the Sum-
 mer Months

At the meeting last night of the Birmingham Foreign Trade Study club it was decided by the members to dis continue the courses in foreign com merce during the summer months. Reg ular meetings will be held once week during the summer, and the courses will be resumed again in September.
 Although the club has been organized only a short time it has made rapid progress in the study of export trade methods with South American countries and the Caribbean islands. It is be- lieved that the present membership of the club will be substantially in- creased at the beginning of the next session.
 The meeting last night was presided over by Hugh M. Wallace, president of the club, and the principal speakers were Miss l.. c. Barnette, R. A. Love and Senor Justo, who expressed them. selves as ceing well pleased with the work done by the students taking the course
 A rising vote of thanks was rendered MT. Wallace for his intensive efforts in promoting and developing the club from it's inception last January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
Steam and. Run-of-Mine| Coal Must Find Market
 ToCreateLabor Demand.
Retailers and Public Willing Buy But Operators Must Sell All Output to Make Expenses Production Here
 Is at Low Ebb-2OO 900 Tons Week Is Average

Coal production remains at n low ebb. The weekly average is under 100000 tons compared with normal of 100000 and one of 32SoOO at beginning of the year.
 The weekly production Is less than 1t was in the week of poorest production of the strike period The small production Is due en- tireiy to the stage of the coal mar ke6 Steam coal is dull over the nation.
 One producer of domestic coal satdi "We notified our retail yard customers of the spring schedule recently and practically everyone ordered literally, being willing to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
MUSICAL FEATURES SHRINE MINSTREL Local Cast of Fifty People h. cIudes Score of Pretty
 Girls

Active preparations are being made for the coming Shrine minstrel the ''Jol- lies of 1s21," which will be presented at the Jefferson theatre four nights, on April 5, 26, 27 and 2s. The all-star local cast of 50. which include 20 of the pret- tiest girls in Birmingham, are hard at work every night from z until 10, and every one in the cast feels sure that the "Jollies" will be the best show of it's kind ever seen here.
 The show opens with beautiful min strel scene known as "Minstreland." and during this act some of the best known men in town will be seen in burnt cork. "Minstreland" closes with snappy finale which is full of tamborine work from start to finish. The first acts all pep" and many clever songs and jokes will make this part of the show a big feature.
 The second act opens with a hotel scene known as the Inside Inn," tab- Ibid musical comedy skit in which two big musical numbers are staged The .'ensemble'' with chorus of Is boys and girls will open the musical comedy part of the show. Following this will be the "Kiddo" number. Bowery song and dance. The Inside Inn'' opens with plenty of action and closes the same way The "Pachie' song and dance number which follows the hotel scene will prove to be one of the features of the evening" Eight pretty girls in song and dance puts this number in class by itself.
 The show closes with an oriental scene, Island of Gazook," and everything from black face comedy to oriental dancing will furnish the audience with many laughs. Tickets are on sale by all Shriners and can be exchanged for re- served seats at the box office starting Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-16
JOIN TRAFFIC BUREAU

A meeting of the directors of the Traffic Bureau, held yes- terday, several new firms were taken into membership. They are:
 Cranford Mercantile company. Jas per, George c. McVey, Jr., Seed com pany, Farmers Cotton Oil and Trad ing company, Uniontown; Barber Drug and Seed company, Adamson Moto- Car company, Southeastern Road Ma chinery company. Standard Fuel Ind Material company and Earle Real Es- tate company.