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The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17
TAXED TO DEATH AND DAMN NEAR
 RUINED''

Business men who are squirmlng under tax action burdens will read with keen interest the following letter sent to an English bank by one of its customers, explaining why he Was unable to reduce his ovcrdraft. It was embodied ill an address by Harry Coe, Vice. President of the Anglo and London Paris Ma tional Bank, San Francisco Here is the letter:
 "Dcar Sir: For the following rcassns | re- grct being unable to reduce my oVerdratt l have been held up, held down, sandbaggod, walked on, sat upon, iIattcncd out and squeezed by our income tax, the super tax, the excess profits tax. war loans, war bonds, war say in4~ certificates, the automobile tax, and by every society and organization that the mind of man can invent to extract what l may or may mol have in my possession.
 "Thc Government has governed my husi- ness ~o that do not know who owns il. | am inspected suspected, examined and r'.cN. amincd, informed, required and commanded. so that | don't know who au or why am here at aII
 "AII that l know k that l am supposed to be an incxhau~tibIo supply of money for rv- cry need, desire of hope of the human race, and because | will not sell all | have and go out and beg borrow or steel money to 4iv, away, | am cusScd, discussed, boycotted, talk cd about, lied about and held up, lmmg up, rob bed and damn near ruined, and tn" only req son why l am cIinging to life now k to See what will happen next"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17
ALL IN KNOWING HOW

Our high school boys have been taId that the atom Is the base of all matter, of all substance. IL is an infinitely small crittcr, this atom, but everything in the world, and the world itself, are built up of it, fabulous numbers to every cubic inch. But nobody has eyer yet pcmetrat ed to the heart of an atom; it is still riddle
 Now you wouldn't think that such an nSig nficantIy tiny thing as an atom would worry anybody, but it actually does worry the world $ greatest fnanciers. especially our own Wall Street millionaircs, because
 SCIENTIFIC CHEMISTRY IS GETTING TO KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT THAT SAID ATOM!
 The chemists are solving it's riddle. Within ten years they have cleared up many of its secrets and the prediction is freely made by learned scientists that in another ten years they will have learned the structure of the atom and will be able to make any element desired at will.
 If they learn the exact composition of the atom they will be able to make granite or coal, tin or rubber, lead or-ycs GOLD!
 That's the point-that's what makes the multi millionaire shivver, because if gold can be manufactured at will in a laboratory, bis
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17
Clayson's
AN OBITUARY FOR ARMIsTICE DAY

The sword has spent it~ hidrouo round rca,m I,,oIa I"n; IL certainly hath done its bit, in Ioddn precious blood . t mighty nearly parHyz,d the heart of every naoI, till the hand that took it pcri>Ird like the ~crcr said it should
 IL flashed it's grim defiance at the sacred law, of honor It gIoatcd i'll the subtc'fugc, that Might k alters Right. But fair Combias Goddess stands, without a stain upon h"rthr broken sword k at her feet memory of the fight.
 Yes, the sword has been mmrcitu, rcIcntIess hard m cruel There's noin pcrfidious, Icpugnamt. than its rcgn With Liberty watchWord survive the bloody dur and the fallen the heroes hath Sain
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17
THINGS WE THINK
THINGS OTHERS THINK AND WHAT WE THINK
 OF THE THINGS OTHERS THINK

Blessed is that who doesn't rubber. Constantly striving make best better.
  Don't scrap Do unto others you would be done by.
  If the devil finds you idle he will you to work as sure as hell The art of winning in business is in working hardnot taking things seriously. When somebody wishes to give you something for nothing. always find out what it is going cost you
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17

Did you eyer take note of rush at rail way gate or circus door? Some people edge out of the throng and hover around the sides seeking the easy way to get in. Others dart into the thickcst of the rush and eagerly press forward until they gain the entrance. The successful man in this life is like one of the latter He knows he has battle before him and he flinchcs not at the hard places but goes through with il at all hazards
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17

Frequently you find man who cant stop telling about it when he does something clever or worth while until he becomes exhausted. AS if his friends and associates didn't know all about the smart achievement and admire him for it. And the worst of ii is that the repeated taIk-taIk presently chIls the said admiration to the bone and drives it to cover.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-17

fortune when based on gold, will probably be- come nothing but wisp of the wind.
 On the other hand, the man whose wealth is in and buildings and live stock, will get off easier.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
Ar. W. Living or d cOA, Dinp
Floyd w. Parsons writes In thu
Worlds Work.

Floyd W. Parsons writes in the
Worlds Work:
From the time we rise until the day
Is done, we maintain an intimate as
sociation. either with coal itself or
one of its by-prOducts. The leaven-
ing agent in our bread and the gas
we bake it with are from coal so are
the agents that tan our shoes and
that vulcanize the rubber of our auto
mobile tires. We are indebted to coal
for the various forms Of ammonia
that 90 into fertiliZing, refrigerating,
electric batteries and household uses !;
for aspirin, salicyiic acid and many
other cures for common colds for
elements used In manufacturing, in
cOatings, monograph rec
ords and pipestems; for benZ0l, the
best available fuel for automobile and
internal-combustio engines; for food
mOthballs and disin-
fectants While coal furnishes us
picric acid and trinitrotoluol, it also
carries locked in itself oil of winter
green and the most delicate fiavoring
extracts and perfumes.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
An Eye Test BY Ear.

ADrOpOs Of the oral method of In
struction at present in vogue. a bach.
eiOr professor in one of the San Fran
cisco medical schools tells a story on
himself Id connection with O clinic pa-
tent turned over to him for an eve on
animation.
Doctor Blank put the chart on the
wall and commanded small and
shrinking Slx-year-old to read what be
saw on 1t.
The child began painstakingly with
a strange assortment Of grunts and
Kisses. Cub! Buh! Tub! B-r-rrit
Ull--"
Here the doctor interrupted.
mo, not" he commanded impatient
ly. Don't make those sounds! Just
read-read what's up there"
The little boy looked grieved and be-
wildered and evidently decided he was
not putting enough steam into his per-
Torrance.
Duh" he CALCULATED explosively.
"Puh Kuh U-r-r-rw
The poor child was red In the face,
and the doctor about to hand him over
to the office nurse to be taken down
to the neurological clinic as a probable
idiot. when the mother gently inter.
fered and enlightened the ignorant
bachelor.
Her little one had been taught to
read by the phonetic method,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
MOTHER! CLEAN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even sick child loves the
"fruity" taste of california Fig
Syrup" If the little tongue is coat
ed, or if your child is listless, cross,
feverish, full of cold, or has collie,
give a teaspoon to cleanse the liver
and bowels. In a few hours you
can see for yourself how thoroughly
it works all the constipation poison,
sour bile and waste out of the bow
els, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers keep Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" handy. They
know teaspoonful today saves a
sick child tomorrow. Ask your
druggist for genuine California Fig
Syrup" which has directions for
babies and children Of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You
must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Adv.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
Confessions Of a Cynic.

| am very fond of dynamite fire
crackers when they are shot off over
in the next state.
| like humid weather, but not In a
selfish way. | would Just as soon let
the other people have some Of it.
l always read all the fiction maya
zines | can get, think the ads are
very interesting.
never worry about little things
ike microbes There are so many big
ger things that are worth while.
| would like to know what kind Of
a battle fleet Pacific fleet Is, anyhow.
have never had time to play gawf,
and don't believe | have missed very
much.-New York Mail.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
To Stop q Cough Quick

take HAYES HEALING HONEY.S
cough medicine which stops the cough B.
healing the inhamed and irritated tissues
A box of GROVES O-PEN-TRATi
SALVE for Chest Colds. Head Colds an.
Group is enclosed with every bottle c
HAYES HEALING HONEY. The salv'
should be rubbed on the chest and thros
of children suffering from Cold or Group
The healing effect Of Hayes Healing Honey ii
side the throat combined with the healing effect
Grove O-Pen-Trate Salve through the pores Q
the skin soon stops cough.
Both remedies are packed in one carton and tn
cost of the combined treatment is S5c.
Just ask your druggist for HAYES
HONEY.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
COMFORT FOR THE AVIATOR !.
Electrically Heated Coat Protects
Against Extreme Cold EncouM-
tered in the High Attitudes.

An electrically heated garment, d.
signed especially for use by aviatOrs.
hus been developed by the genius on
an italian, Antonangelo Negromanti oil
Milan. II has certain very novel fea4
lures.
In the high reaches Of the A.
mosphere, into which aviators ascend.
there is even in summer time cold so
severe that the thickeSt garments Of
padded and fur-trlmmed leather do net
afford adequate protection.
The Negromanti coat Is woven Oh
threads which, both warp and welt.
are electrically resistant wires coated
with tireproof insulating material
asbestos or silk.
The wires are connected with a
source of electric current (Which may
be a battery Of accumulators), and
also with an apparatus which contains
an aneroid barometer. The latter In
strument is associated with thermO-
static tube in such way as to vary
the electrical resistance of the wires
composing the coat.
Thus, because of the barometric CON
troll of the electric current the coat
gives increasing warmth as the flying
machine attains higher and higher al
titudes. The higher the aviator goes \
the more the heat furnished for his
comfort by the garment he wears
Philadelphia Ledger.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
New Chute.

A new adaptation OF the parachute
mas been experimental upon by the
army air service. This consists of
carrying the parachute in the rear
or the fuselage with certain special
equipment. When accident makes it
necessary for the pilot to leave his
plane in midair he simply pulls a lever,
aSronnecting himself and section of
ne rear f''Nelage from the rest of the
plNne
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
"Umslopouaaa."

Sir Rider Haggard has revealed 10
the world that that valiant warrior
and strategiSt "UmslopogaaS" is not
a mere creature Of imagination. He
was a Swat chieftain Of high and
noble lineage, who had been a warrior
before he took service under the Brit
ish flag. Years after Sir Rider had
enshrined the chief in fiction, the fact
was mentioned to him, and Umslopo-
gaas expressed his delight that Ln-
danda (Sir Rider Haggard) had writ
ten book TO show that once there
was Zulu people with mighty kings.
But who was "She" and where did
She" come from? Years ago II was
suggested that Sir Rider got his in
SEPARATION from Moore's "Epicurean";
he denied the allegation but he never
told her real origin. 1t is better So
She was spun Of the web Of mys-
terry.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
INSOLVENCY NOTICE

The insolvency of the estate OF
W. R, Hawks, deceased, having been
suggested to the county court clerk
of Weakley County, Tenn, by r.
W. Bandy and A. M. Dunlap, exec
utors, all parties holding claims
against said estate are hereby noti-
fled to file the same with W. j.
Jeter, clerk of the said county court
at his office in the courthouse in
Dresden, Tenn, properly authenti-
Gated, on or before the first day of
January, 1922, or same will be for
ever barred in law and equity.
This Sept "a, 1921. 24-4t
R. W. handy,
A. M. DUNLAP
Executors.
- Pa
Eggs wanted-We pay highest
prices.-Harris & Peery.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21

Ease the pain of a rheumatic at
tack by rubbing application of
Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t relieves
tenderness and strengthens the
joints Three SECS, soc, 6Oc and
$l'2O per ottle. Sold by Alexander
" DiaSi ieio' 24-4t
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
Man Wants but Little; But Woman


Alice went with her brother, Ben, to
see her first boxing exhibition Through
the entire set of preIiminares she sat
with a blase air of a regular boxing
fan. Then when the main battle be
gan she yelled with the best of them.
In the seventh round of the battle
there was a surprise in the form of
a knockout. The crowd went wild
Alice cheered and cheered After a
time she and Ben pushed their way
through the crowd to the street.
well how did you like itw Ben
asked.
1T was wonderful I" Alice enthused.
But never saw anyone act so stingy.
They might at least have given one
encore"
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
If Bilious, Headachy
Take "Cascarets" for
Liver and Bowels
Get a 10-cent box now!

Get a 10-cent box now!
No gripping or inconvenience fol-
lows a thorough liver and bowel
hleansing with Cascarets. They
work while you sleep. Sick head
ache, biliousness, gases, indigestion,
and all such distress gone by norm
ing. No griping.-nicest physic on
earth.-Adv.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
Sorghum Labels 35c

Get your Sorghum Labels at the
Enterprise offire; S5c per 100, or
25c for so. No less than SO sold.
Cash must accompany all orders.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21

In all malarial countries the pop
ular remedy is Herbine. People find
it a good medicine for purifying the
system and warding off the disease.
Price, Soc. Sold by Alexander &
Brasfield. 24-4t
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21
STOVE PIPE

I have just coolies Of stove pipe OF
every size, shape, form and fashion.
Dave Brooks, Timer.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21

When coats are at once simple, rich
and distinctive they answer all the re-
qulrements needed to make them
success. In the model shown here the
designer has used the seasons new
ideas to the best advantage and has
produced an original and conservative
wrap. plain enough and trimmed
enough to pass without criticism.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21

Heaters-If you need one see us,
we will save you money.-Harris &
Peery.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1921-10-21

Eggs wanted-We pay highest
prices.-Harris & Peery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
NEBRASKA WORRIED OVER NEGRO INFLUX
 ON TOP 0F SLUMP
Commercial Secretary There Says Northern Negroes Will Not Mix With Those From
 South-Asks Advice

"Can't you do anything to keep the negroes of Alabama at homeso
 This is the cry that Is raised by Harry E. Moss, general secretary of the Nebraska Chamber of Conn mcrce, to G. H. stevenson of Besse- mer in n letter just received.
 In commenting upon the letter, Mir. stevenson said; "One of these negroes who had emigrated came Into my office to rent n house. said, Hello, Jackson; thought you went up north,' and he said, sYes sir, boss, but f'se jest gwine tell you do not belongs up thcre.'"
 The letter from Mir. Moss to Mir. stevenson, which contains food for thought, is ms fOllOwsf
 "We are writing you for advice and information. In these days of unemployment, the situation in many of our northern cities is be- ing complicated by the influx fOf southern negroes. They are unable to find employment; they do not mix well with negroes natives of the north or of long residence here.
 .In your opinion, can anything he done in Sstlr state to stop this movement, aI1I should 1t be done, and howf
 .sWfII the south need this labor when normal conditions return, or do they need it nows
 "Any assistance you can give us in arriving mt clear conception of the situation will he appreciated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
.SHER|FF'S OFFICE
 |. 0N BUDGET SYSTEM
Expense Limit Is $5,0OO a Month-Revenue Board
 Takes Action Yesterday

Resolutions placing the sheriff's de- pertinent on a budget system were adopted by the board of revenue of Jefferson county yestersay morning.
 This department will be required to operate on 5000 a month and beyond this amount no money will be fur nished the sheriff, according to tine resolution. The change is effective April l.
 Heretofore the expense of operating the sheriff's office has been between s6,o00 and s7,0O0 month, it is stated by officials. Several conferences have been held recently by the board of if and his attorney in an effort to work out some plan by which the expenses of the office could be brought within it's income.
 The supreme court in a recent de- cision ruled that all departments of comes and that any warrants paid out by the county treasurer for money in excess of that amount is paid out al the personal risk of the treasurer, for which he can be personally charged as for money illegally expended.
 During the month of February the expense of the operation of the Jeff ferson county office was s6.So0, ac- cording to officials but the average cost for the past six months has to- tailed $4.200 a month Since the pres ent administration assumed office, January l, 1919. the sneriff's office has accumulated a deficit of approximately $S0,000, 1t is stated. A large portion of this amount is said to represent unpaid court costs on the dockets of the criminal division of the court ai- ready earned by the sherifr's office, but not collected. It is stated that under the law unpaid costs, even though earned. cannot oe counted as income and cannot be credited to the sheriff's department until actually paid.
 It is pointed out that the courts are still collecting costs accrued dur- ing the administration of previous sheriffs and the deficit now charged up to Sheriff Hartsfield win eventually be collected.
 The curtailment in the expense of of from 10 to 12 members of his force, according to Sheriff Hartsfield. Mem bcrs of the board state that is not q matter of discretion with them, but that they are compelled to reduce the expenses of this department as the law TOW stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
Bungalow Building Boom
 Burgeoning in Birmingham
Attractive Cottages Springng Up in Many Suburban Sec -Own-a Home Movement Takes Hold
 One Company Building IA Dwellings

Twenty new houses have been com pleted in Central Park below the fair grounds and 90 are now under con struction.
 Lots are sold straight along and preparations to build are under way by the majority of the Apt purchas- CTS. Purchase of lots for building purposes is reported by real estate dealers, and the purchasers are scat tered from East Lake to Ensley.
 As a result of the building of new homes men who had moved here and obtained employment, but had left their families at home, have sent for them Distinct addition to the popu- lation of the city is resulting from the building.
 Among the families that have set tied in Central Park on account or the new homes built there are per sons from Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia
 The new homes are not for rent They are being built for and by peo- pie who have the home idea dominant and want to own homes. There are almost no rentals in Central Park.
 Higher priced building lots are also being inquired for. good deal or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
PRISONERS ENTER PLEAS OF GUILTY;
 GIVEN SENTENCE

Several persons entered pleas of guilty and were sentenced by Judge William F.. Fort in the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday. James Wood negro, plead guilty to the charge of mur. der in the first degree and was sen- tenced to life imprisonment in the pen itentiary. He confessed to killing Low cry Jemison. fireman at St. vincent's hospital several weeks ago.
 Ben Shaw, negro. entered a plea of guilty to buying. receiving and conceal ing stolen property and was sentenced to from to 10 years in the penitentary. Jim Foreman, negro, was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary follow ing plea of guilty to the charge of granddaughter in the first degree. Harry Redfield. negro, plead guilty to burglary and was given from to 10 years in the penitentiary; Ed Mathews. also colored. following pleas of guilty to burglary and grand larceny. was sentenced to from to 10 years and from 3 to years in the state penitentiary.
 In these cases which were capital of lenses it was necessary for the jury to render a verdict and one witness was placed on the stand in each and the case then given to the jury to return yer dict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
SEEKS EMPLOYMENT FOR 22 GUARDSMEN
Young Men Lost Positions While Keeping Order During
 Strike Here

Mai. W. l., Baldwin has made special recommendation for employment of 22 young men, who, by reason of their service in the national guard during the mine strike are now without posi- tions.
 When the strike was declared off, they found their positions taken Dy other young men. Major Baldwin de- clares they are far above average in intelligence and worthy of the places which they seek.'
 o. l.. Bum, general manager or the Chamber of Commerce, has the list Of these young men with statement or their qualifications and previous ex- perience and has mailed this list to 300 manufacturers and other business men of Birmingham with request that they find places for them If possible. Sew eral replies have been received and some of the young men have obtained positions.
 MT. Bum will be glad to give fur ther information to those who call him over telephone No. 25.
 Most assuredly our business men should see that the young men who gave their services for the preserva- ton of law and order in the district shall not suffer by reason of that service yet some are out of work for that very reason. I believe our busi- ness men will give them em ployment now that their attention has been called to the situation.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-19
IA UBURN EXPERT SA YS
 SWEET POTATOES SOLD INV CITY NOT FIT FOOD
Buys Best He Can Get and Shows Horticultural Society They Are Spoiled Brown Says Quack Tree Doctors Killing City's Foliage-Assemblag Startled by
 Crisply Delivered Speeches

of
  people buying and that they not suitable food. He the attendants with  nc of The tatoesw be spoiled officials dealers and farmers
 
 
  where to get It. It
  be- they are not getting the kind get" Mr Briggs that this city could have careful