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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
MEN, WOM EN
 A NJ T H N c $

It's late writing, but put in day at the Talladega County Fair association last week and had mighty good time looking the ex- hibits over and meeting friends.
 It was held at Sylacauga, one of the loveliest little cities in the state. The Sylacaugians never do things by halves. President Hammett and Secretary Landham, backed by the direct ors and supported by the town as well as the country people, gave good show.
 The agricultural showing was in keeping with the progressive farmers of the county. The woman's building would have delighted the eyes of Mrs. John M Reid, for it was housed in a new building all to itself, which was tastily decorated with the various bits of needlework contributed by, the women, along with other household articles.
 The Peoples Flying Circus gave some thrill ing exhibitions in the air, which attracted un- usual attention on account of the intrepid stunts of Miss Billie Saylor, local young woman, who recently got into the professional flying game, and is already making name for herself as a daring artist in the aerial world
 There were some good trotting races be- tween east Alabama horses, while the automo- bile races gave the crowd some thrills. The Veal Brothers shows made the attractions of the midway The sham battle staged the sun was setting created great deal of excitement among the grown-ups as well as the children. The rockets lighted up the maneuvers and made the conflict realistic.
 I met my old Birmingham friend, John Inzer, formerly pastor of the Avondale Bapts. church, but now in charge of the First Bap- tist church, with his charming wife, Sylacauga girl, and was invited by her parents, Nr. and Mrs. E. J. Smith, to ride out to the fairgrounds and join them in turkey dinner. I accepted and spent several pleasant hours with them ao- ing over the grounds.
 Dr. Inzer, who is chaplain of the American Legion, was requested by the local branch at Sylacauga to make a patriotic address before the sham battle. He stood in an automobile in front of the grandstand and spoke in glowing terms of the heroism of the American soldier in> France to a great and appreciative audi ence. He is a great favorite in the town where he won his bride.
 E. J. Murchison, cashier of the City National bank kindly volunteered to take me over to Walco to see the great lumber plant of the Wisconsin-Alabama Lumber company, one of the most extensive in the state. It was most interesting to watch the rough logs as they came up from the pond on their way to finished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
GOT THE JOB

"Of course, you understand" said Mir. Dub waite to the fair applicant for stenographer's position, "That we expect our stenographers to be useful as we'll as ornamental?"
 Certainly" air. I'll try to make myself or namental before reach the office and useful after get here"
 'eYouli do."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
WANTED HIS MONEYS WORTH

'fYour honor, my client pleads guilty. 1t won't be necessary to try this case. Hold on," said the client. T paid you to defend me, didn't I?' "You certainly did" Well, you are not going to get off as easily as that. You go ahead and make . speech
 RAUL COOT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
INQUIsITIvE

My brother," said the solemn individual, fare you prepared to go to better world than this is?"
 q don't know, old-timer," said the incorrigi- >ble citizen. "Got prospectus handy?"
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eAaarlNMsAass1ll

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK From the Washington (Ark.) Telegraph. MT. and Mrs. Judge Hembree have a rev ad- dition to their family. This writer doesn't know the gender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

ANIT UG OO4NOI1ktL44lIlANI The more Jagsby drinks the more solemn and dignified he becomes" 'Tts trick worth knowing" s'Eh?"
 Some men fool their wives that way"
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HIS STATUS

"Who was the fellow who just tried to bors row $50 from you?"
 He's millionaire on paper" said Mr. wad- leigh.
 (Which means?"
 "A pauper in his own right" G
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ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
DEAks IN LARGE FIGURES

There goes man who never discusses any. thing except in terms of millions" s.i '' s''' s'' i ';;'::::: '' ri: ,: ;:
 EPITAPH
 (Modern Style). Here lies Sam Doll, As well he should so S@i The alcohol s He drank was wood. Alas the day,
 For now 'tis plain fe~s He'll never say, ss. Here's how" again. a-.
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ARTFuL CoNCEALMENT

"A pauper in his own right"
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KEEPING HISTORY STRAIGHT

Lafayette, Ala, October 24, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

Every horse drawn vehicle in the
United States and Canada will have to
bear license number similar to those
required for autos IL recommendations
of the Traffic Officers association.
made at the annual meeting in Cleve-
land, are approved by the legislatures
OF the various states and provinces of
the two countries. What's more, they
also will have to have red tail lights.
Kraftwageneinstellra - isn't that
nice word? No, it isn't the name of
a disease, or city in Russia. It's
simply the German word for garage.
Think OF putting nice, new, self-re-
speeding automobile in a place with a
name like that!
Here's a new variety of hobo--the
hobo auto truck 1t ''bums" around
from one part of the country to the
other, earning enough money by occa-
sional hauls.ges to pay travelling ex-
penses. One recently hoboed from
Green Bay, Wis, to the Pacific coast
its owner having resolved to circle the
country before returning home.
Webster--take notice, There's a diff
ference between the words transport
ard transportation. AS defined by the
federal bureau of education transport
refers to carrying merchandise by motor
vehicles, while Transportation" refers
| to carrying it by railroad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
VESTA BATTERY PRICES
HAVE BEEN REDUCED,
DECLARES WOODWARD

'vesta battery prices have been re-
duced materially" says charley Wood
ward, manager of the Woodward bat
terry company, local Nesta service sta
tion.
While it is true that the percent
ago of reduction is less than adver-
tised by other companies" says Mr.
woodward "the fact that the new net
prices are higher than on othe
makes clearly proves that Vesta prices
were not previously inflated.
THE manufacture of batteries is a
time process. requiring the purchase
of material months ~ adVaar "e
date they are turned out as finished
poducts The reduction 81
therefore, represents a sacrifice or
the part. of the whole Festa organ'za
ton for it comprehends the manufac
ture of batteries at the present low
cost of material, despite the fact that
,the material entering into the manu-
facture OF these batteries was pur'
chased many months ago at much
higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

There are all kinds of autos in Florida
this winter. Some are stately limousines,
bearing parties OF wealthy winter vaca-
ticnists, while others are riclsec. flivvers
piled, high with all the worldly goods
poss essed BY the owner. Many of this
latter class are seen stranded along tie
road with broken parts. the owners hav
ing no money to repair them.
Sixty miles an hour on bicycle
some speed er what, However it's been
made by three men, TO be exact. Edward
Wills of England. Paul Guienard of
France and Arthur Vanderstuyft of Bel
gium. each turned the trick. Guignard
holds the worlds record, having made
81 miles rs yards in hour back in
1850. His feat has never been eaualed
since.
Eighty per cent OF all the automobiles
in the world are owned by people in the
United States, Canada has 1884; Great
Britain, $500; Germany. 800: Italy,
, q. OoO and Australia. 1900. while the
Urited States jumps far in the lead with
Z, aOe 600
Our weekly don't-Don't forget that
| it's poor economy to use nearly worn
out castings in the winter time. Slush
and mud seep into cuts and cracks and
ruin the fabric in short order casing
good for 200 miles in dry weather will
not last 800 miles now. Better replace
the old castings with new ones and save
in the long run.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

total floor space Of the plant up to
more than 100 acres. In 1914, when
production of Dodge Brothers motor
cars began. the total floor space was
about eight acres.
The principal unit of the construc-
ton programme now in progress is the
rev press steel building, with a floor
area OF $4,000 square feet. The new
construction building. which has just
cen completed is eight stories high
and has floor are OF ll0.$66 square
feet. Another important unit now be e
ing built is the new power plant
With the gradual expansion of the
factory. the interplant traffic problem
became one of prime Importance. the
distance between the main building
and pant No. 4 is nearly mile and
until recently 1t was necessary to cross
II railroad tracks to reach It, This
| problem was solved by the simple. but
costly eXpedient OF digging a tunnel.
Now factory traffic cuts off hals the
| distance and passes under the 10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
ATLANTA TO HOLD
SOUTH'S GREATEST
AUTO EXHIBITION
Most Complete Show Ever
Held Outside of New York
and Chicago Starts
March 5

ATLANTA. Ga. February i2.-The great
municipal auditorium in Atlanta, Ga
is now being prepared to house the
most elaborate display of passenger
cars, motor trucks and automotiVe
equipment ever shown in the south.
Not less than $50 motor cars OF 20
different makes will be shown De
sides an unusual number of accesso
ries of great Importance to the indus
try.
This is spoken of as the most impor-
tant event OF the year in southern au
tomotive circles, embracing in its
scope the entire southeast.
Dealers from seven southern states
will be on hand to confer with dis
tributors and manufacturers, and the
motoring public of the south will he
well represented.
Several of the exhibits are to DE
Identical with those shown at New
York and Chicago, and in point of gen
eral advantage to the trade in this
section this show will have a remarlsa-
Bile stimulating effect.
AUDITORIUM DECORAT
AS an appropriate setting for the
great display Of automobiles, the i'm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

mense auditorium is being 6scora'" %
in a truly gorgeous manner. The
spirit and coloring Of spring N..t
dominate the entire decorative scheme
literally breathing an expression Of
optimism and cheer.
Mr.. Virgil Shepard, manager OF the
show. has been working for weeks in
planning the general layout for the
show, and is rapidly completing his
work in readiness for the opening
date--March 5.
The Atlanta Automobile association
is spoons oring the show, and from thr
first 1t was the idea to extend the
project to take in the entire southeast
In view of the fact that a great many
different makes OF cars are distributed
from Atlanta throughout this section.
this was the logical course to pursue;
and the event has been styled IS the
Great Southern Automobile show.
KILTIES BAND ENGAGED
One of the most important features
] of the show, aside from the actual ex-
hibit will be the concerts to be rem
dered by the world famed Kilti's
| band. This celebrated Canadian mu-
| steal organization has been engaged
| for the entire period of the snow
March 5 to IL. inclusive.
The Southeastern Automotive EQUIP
ment Jobbers association Will hold us
annual meeting IN 3tlahta uui NE ~
| week of the show, and the retail mer-
| chants of Atlanta have also arranged
| for a spring fashion festival at the
| same time.
Reports from various sections indi-
| cate that there will be a large atten-
dance, both among dealers and the
general public of the southeast
An optimistic feeling regarding con
ditions generally is being expressed
in southern automobile End CONNER
cial circles, and an added stimulus 10
spring business is expected as a re.
suit of this show.
Every automobile dealer and every
motcrist should by no means fail ia
take advantage of the benefits viii 20
will result from attendance At this
great exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
VAST CHANGE HAS COME
OVER AUTOMOBILE BUYER

'.The buyer is changing his tactics"
says H. NJ. Bailey. local Maxweli-Chal-
mers dealer.
HE no longer inquiries first as to the
speed. fancy equipment, and freak per-
Torrance Of car
Nowadays, he asks, Is it ecor omical?
and will it be a gain to my businessY
and is it a profitable investment fer
me p"
Maxwell and Chalmers cars. for the
quality of material in them. are priced
extremely low.
This fact, with the undisputed good
performance and low upkeep Of both cars,
, makes the answer, Yes. do al. three o.
! the new buyers questions. as far as tie
good Maxwell and the Chalmers are con-
cerned."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

The largest motor boat afloat, accord
ing to the Scientific American, is the
Africa, AS feet long S. feet beam, and
with H,Goo tons carrying capacity. She
is driven by Diesel engines Of 4,5y
horsepower.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

Call out the Sky cops Reports
from along the Canadian border say
large quantities of whisky are being
struggled over the border in airplanes.
To stop the practice. the government
is planning to patrol the air with po-
lice airplanes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
THKEE


tracks instead of over them. The tun-
mel is a good example of the efficiency
measure always being introduced at
the Dodge Brothers. factory, which has
the reputation among authorities OF
being one of the most thoroughly
equipped and best managed factories
in tie world
When the present building opera
tions are completed, others will proo-
aplv begin There is nearly always
something in progress. The maximum
production attained so far was an av-
erage of about 500 cars day, but this
will be materially increased by the ex-
ira facilities now being provided.
Walking on the heel is the attitude
OF civilized man alone. The people or
the woods. who are much superior IN
their muscular development, all walk on
the toe, as do the lower animals. TAX
ing this suggestion, French doctor IS
prescribing a course OF toe walklhs LOT
PATIENTS who are deficient in chest de-
Velopment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

sun va Neh Of For rosa claims 20
have the longest fnsernals in the
world They are al least a foot lon-s
and in order to keep trem he IS corn
PEELED 10 wear special protective gloves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13

More pounds Of po'a ~ T"'
than Of any other food crop. in existence
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
Travel %
Transport
Topics
Conducted by Goodrich

The New York auto show, which will
be held in Grand Central Palace,
January Sis, promises to excel any
thing ever held in the past Approx
mately $50 cars will be shown. and in
addition there will be about 500 exhi-
billions of accessories. The show will
occupy four floors, each the size of a
city block.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-13
DODGE BROTHERS
BUILD ADDITION
Prove Confidence In Future BY
Expansion of Their
Factory

Substantial evidence of Dodge
Brothers confidence in the future is to
be found in their expenditure OF be-
tween $4,000. 900 and 100000 for the
expansion of their factory. The pres
ent building programme is the largest
in their history, and will bring the
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-29
Sunshine at Night
Confuses Inhabitants
Far Up in Canada

OTTAWA, Ontario.-Resident of
the Fort Norman oil fields newly
discovered in the remote northwest
of Canada along the Mackenzie riv-
err, forget whether it is day or night.
This is the result Of the long periods
of daylight.
1t was brought out in an incident
related by O. S. Finnie, Of the Cana
dian department Of the intehior Wko
has recently returned from Fort Nor
man. On that occasion on his trip,
a native accosted Mr.. Finnie. asking
the time of the day.
Its IL O'clock" was the rely.
DAY or night?" inquired the nat.
i've, with a languid glance at the
sun which had been shining continu-
ally for days.
Mr.. Finnie explained that the long
sunlight periods apparently take
away from the natives all sense OF
time and they eat when they are
hungry and sleep when they want to
without reference to what elsewhere
are night hours.
Vegetables grow exceptionally well
in the far north says Mr.. Finnie
who attributes this to the long days.
Potatoes, Jurnips. celery and ordi-
nary vegetables yield excellent crops
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-29
Live Stock Market

UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO, Nov.
2S-Heavy runus were reported at the local
yards today and trading was a little slow
to start in all branches of the market. Large
crowds of people were al the stock yards
attending the show and buyers attention
was somewhat divided between the market
and the exposition. The average price of
good beef steers last week was placed at
$7.35, or about 25c above the figure posted
for the previous weeke. Receipts of live
stock at the local yards today were esti-
mated at $4,000 cattle, 4s, 600 hogs, go 900
sheep and lambs and 1000 calves, against
1913 cattle, AZ, ISL hogs, 10000 sheep and
lambs, the corresponding day last week.
Cattle-Trading was little slow for plain
steers at the start but values were fully
steady for the good lots. One load of
yearlings intended for the show sold at
$3.50, but few of the regular grade animals
went above $1,000. Cows and heifers held
at unchanged levels, while Gamers and cut
tres also sold like last weeks close with
good Gamers at $2.75. Heavy calves were
strong to higher, some good lots going at
$500, while vealers were generally steady.
Packers paid $9.00@9.50.
Hogs were little easy at the start
but demand was better after the first
rounds and valuese were fully steady. Big
killers were out with weak bids late in the
day, however. Choice light hogs sold al
81 &c Z, 25' while the best butchers went at at
$6.WN.15. Heayey butchers went at S7.QC
@710 for the bot with few rough packing
hogs down to 5000 with good lots at $3.50
@675.
Sheep-Lambs sold generally steady.
Choice lots went to shippers and packers
at $40, with bulk of good lambs at $9.5C
@9.75. Many sales were made at $40, how
ever. Aged muttons sold fully steady, most
good ones going at $3.50@4.25.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2S.-Cattle: Re-
ceipts 1900; market slow; few early steers
sales steady, most bidding lower; butchers
she stock and Gamers steady; bulls slow
stockers and feeders Toe to 15c higher; veal
calf top, $1,000; bulk good to choice light
weights, $9.25@9.50
Hogs-Receipts $500; active, steady to
Zoe lower; light Cdights affected most; top.
$7.15, paid for lightweights and lights; bulk
lights and medium weights, $G,35Q7. 10;
strong weights at bottom; packer sows
steady, $5.75@6.00; pigs steady, SI.10@7.50;
quality medium to good.
Sheep-Receipts 1000; active and strong
lamb top, $1,000, paid for good 7Spound fec
natives; bury westerns brought $9.75; NE.
dunn natives, $S.75; eve top and bulk
1915; lower grades unchanged.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 2S.-Cattle: Re
ceipts 1,4C0: steady; heavy steers, $4,000
go; beef steers. $4.5O@ 5.75; heifers, s4.0t
M6.0O; COWS, 81. OOM4.75; feeders, $4,000
500; stockers, $3.50M5.50.
HGgs-Receipts, 100; strong; -165 pounds
up, 500; 1G5 pounds down, 1925; throw
outs, $3.50 down.
sheep-Receipts, so; steady; lambs, 500
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-29
Alleged ''Bluebeard"
Appears Indifferent

VERSAILLES, Nov. 2S.-(Bv the
Associated Press) - 'Bluebeard'
Landru listened with the utmost in
difference today while attorneys rep
resenting relatives Of missing WON,
en- whom the prisoner is accused OF
numbering demanded his head. He
put on his glasses and calmly made
notes when Attorney Surcouf cried:
'Under fallacious promises you led
Madame Cuchet and her son to
your slaughter house."
The sobbing of relatives of the
missing women was heard all
through the courtroom as M. Cur
couf made his plea and during that
Of M. Lagasse, who followed, but
Landru appeared not to notice and
not to hear.
"Landru is a cautious liar" said
M Lagasse, 'but he also is fully
weak with a limited imagination
that drives him to silence when
pressed with grave questions. Let
him tell where Madame Pascal is
and I will tender him my hand, but
he will say nothing"
The prosecution will sum up its
case on Monday.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-29
Barbed Wire Fences
Used as Telephones
Up IN North Dakota

M'INTOSE, S. D.-Barbed wire
fence telephones are being Installed
in two communities in this county
that have never had a telephone,
County Agent o. M. Osborne reports.
Plans are being furnished by his
office.
Corson county, eighty-seven miles
long and sparsely settled had little
telephone service until Mr.. Osborne
thought of using the fence lines. To
day the majority of it's farmers are
connected uD, though there are still
some, in the central part of the
county, six to Gig miles from any
neighbor, not on the line.
Worn-out inner tubes have been
utilized for insulation. The cost for
each, farmhouse, for instruments
and line, averages about $40.
Each line has a general call,
which enables the farmers in an en-
tire community to hold what
amounts to a round table discussion
on problems affecting the county
agent reports.
Zone Of the great results Of these
telephone systems from the stand
point of agriculture is that they tie
| the newly organized farm bureau
community centers more firmly to
gether. The county agent is en-
abled to make announcements OF
meetings, ETC., as he never was be
fore.
"The community. also is able quick
| ly to get in touch with the county
agent in case of an outbreak of in
sect pests such as army worms or
graSShopperS."
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-11-29
COTTON

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-There was renewed
liquidation in the cotton market at the OPEN
ing today, owing to further declines in Liv-
erpool, threats of labor disputes in New
England should attempt be made to cut
wages, ather unavorable reports from the
goods trade and reports of increased hedge
selling in the English market. The opening
was easy at decline of II to 80 points,
and active months soon showed net losses
Of 20 to 81 points. with January declining
to 17.25c and March to lI.2Sc, making new
low ground for the movement, and losses OF
I19 to 12J points as compared with recent
high levels. Liverpool bought near, but sold
distant months here, and there was a good
Z deal of scattering liquidation. which was
absorbed by Wall street buying on scale
down.
Reports that the state of Louisiana had
adopted quarantine regulations against cot
ton from New Mexico, Texas. 0klaohma and
Arkansas led to talk of narrower differences
between New York and New Orleans and
may have inspired some New Orleans sell
ing. There were also reports of heavy
southern hedge selling in New Orleans but
after the break to I'LL for January and
17.0S for March, or about 35 to Al points
net lower, the market here steadied later on
covering.
Offerings were much lighter during the
early afternoon and the market steadied
with January selling up to 1882 or within
and 40 points above the low level Of the
morning. Prices were few points off from
the best around O'Clock with the trading
quiet.
NEW YORK COTTON
The following were the ruling prices in
the exchange today:
Tone, firm. middling, is. zoe, quiet.