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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

West Lake beach. All of the other amusement features of the park are open tonight as usual.
 WATSON'S BELL HOPS
 BIG HIT AT EDGEWoOD
 Playing to 8 capacity crowd at Edgewood park Thursday night Watson's Bell Hops made one of the biggest hits of any out-of-town or chestra brought here this year. The dancers made merry until late, and after the festivities were over hun dreds of music lovers approached Manager Hill and congratulated him on booking the Columbus, Ga, at traction at the park.
 These jazz artists will complete tkeir Birmingham engagement to- night, when they are expected to play to another capacity house. The coolness of the nights makes pavilion dancing ideal now, and the terpsi- chorean artists can go through the newest hectic steps without the fa- tigue experienced in the hot summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
GRAVES ID HEAD
 DRIVE OF LEGION
 FOR AMENDMENT
State Executive Committee for Conducting Campaign Has Already Been
 Appointed
By FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age-Hera 22I-2 First National Bank Buil

Montgomery, September 2s.-Spe- cial.) time will be lost by the Alabama department of the Ameri- can Legion, in the launching of an organized effort for the adoption and resubmission by the legisla- ture of the soldiers poll tax ex- emption amendment, A special legis- lative committee with Colonel Bibb Graves of Montgomery as chairman will take up this work at once.
 Colonel Graves, who was chairman for the legislative committee of the legion when the original amendment was before the legislature. and after ward, when it had been submitted to the people, was notified of his ap- pointment as chairman, Thursday by Joseph Yates, of Birmingham, ad jutant for the legion's state or- ganization. Following this notifi- cation by wire, Mr. Graves had a long distance telephone conversation with Mir Yates during which plans for the campaign for adoption of the amendment were discussed and de- cided upon.
 State Executive Committee
 The state executive committee for conducting the campaign. as named Dy CoiOnet 6raNeS as cnalrman, IS composed Of the following:
 J. Lister Hill, Montgomery, Matt H, Murphy, Birmingham, R. E. Steiner, Montgomery; s. E. Man ming. Brewton; Edwin c. Betts, Huntsville; Bonnie Huff, Wetumpka J. Fred Johnson, Florence; Charles Leyden, Anniston; A. B. Chiffon, Tus- caloosa; J. G. Oakley, Ashby; Eugene Carter, Lafayette; T. J. Calvert, Jas per; Wallace Malone, Dothan; E. j.. Winslett Alexander City; Leon Schwarz, Mobile; John Carroll, Ozark ; Marcus Fletcher. Andalusia T. E. Knight. Jr Greensboro; Thomas Wirt, Decatur; John A. Lusk, Jr. Guntersville; w. E. Bare, Brming- ham; B. s. Fitzpatrick, Montgomery; J. D. Laurie, Montgomery; Hartley A. Moon, Birmingham, and Marion Inge, Mobile.
 In addition to the personnel named every post of the American Legion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

in Alabama Is requested to select one of it's membership to serve on the state campaign executive committee. All legionnaires in the state are also being requested to confer with their senators and representatives before they leave to attend the extra session in Montgomery, and urge upon them the resubmission of the amendment. The campaign for adoption of the amendment will open within three months after the legislature adjourns, in the event the measure is again submitted to the qualified voters of the state. Taking into consideration the substantial majority by which the original amendment was adopted it is hoped and believed that an even greater majority will be cast in the amendments favor in the event of its submission a second time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

Despite the opening of the bread line and the chapel sleep ing quarters, members of the in- dustrial aid bureau, established to help the unemployed, reiterated that unemployment conditions here had been overpainted. It was pointed out that the muni- cipal lodging house and other agencies where jobless men can get food and shelter In exchange for two hours work, were run ming at far below their capacity. The bureaus housing committee decided yesterday against pro- posal to open national guard ar- mories for dormitories.
 Edward Underwood, Salvation Army representative on the con:- mittee, declared the great ma jority of the men sleeping in the parks and seeking aims were "floaters," attracted from other cities by reports that jobless men were being we'll cared for here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
ssSyET GOLDv AT ALCAZAR
 EMBODIES LOVE STORY

Wet Gold" at the Alcazar is not only a very interesting undersea drama, it is a love story. The prin- cipals meet with success only after stepping over many rough stones. In other words. the course of their true love did not run very smoothly. But that was no fault of theirs. It was all due to gang of pirates who had buried lot of gold in an old wreck at the bottom of the sea. The beau tful heroine, her lover and her father become involved in plan to recover the treasure.
 TO do this, a submarine had to be used. and the actors donned diving suits to seek the treasure. But an- other group of men also knew of the treasure and went after it. The two factions met at the bottom of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
white kid gloves 2.95

These eixht-button length white kid gloves, formerly sold at 395 the pair Nice quality and Pern's brand White only with stitched back
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
BAPTIsTs BUsT WITH PLANS

Troy, September 2s.--(Special. J. The First Baptist church here Is busy with plans for the great State Baptist convention, which will be held here early in November. It is estimated that at least 1000 dele gates from over the state will be present and Trojans intend making their stay in Troy pleasant as well as profitable. Committees to look aft CT various phases of the entertain ment have been appointed. During the convention the new buildings of the State Baptist orphanage will be Inspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
TO VISIT CALIFORNIA

Selma. September 2s.-tspecial.)--- w. F. Nees, superintendent of the Selma Street railway, is leaving Sel- ma September 30 for visit to his mother in San Diego. Cal which will take him to many interesting west ern points, en route and returning In the absence of Mir. Nees, the oper- ation of the street railway company will be in active charge of Mrs. Nees. who only recently returned to Selma after a months vacation in western North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

The Bridge club met with Mrs. Henry Edwards, Thursday afternoon with 20 members playing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
MIR. AND MRS. AYERS ON WAY

Anniston, September 2s.-fSpecial.) A telegram announcing the marriage Wednesday evening of Capt. Harry M. Ayers of this city to Miss Edele Ytterboe at Northfield, Minn., was received in the city Thursday morn ing, the ceremony having been per- formed at the Lutheran church in Northfield Wednesday evening. Cap- tain Ayers was accompanied to North field by Judge Charles s. Leyden. The bride and groom are en route to Am niston and will be given cordial welcome among their local friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Afternoon Bridge

Mrs. Fay Randall entertained the members of the Cosmopolitan club yesterday at ther home on Second avenue. Yellow and green were the colors chosen for the decorations for the party, and were emphasized in yellow goIdenglow and ferns.
 The prizes for the highest score were awarded to Mrs. Arthur Rey- holds and Mrs. w. o. Hodgkins. Aft CT the games delightful ice course was served.
 Mrs. Randall's guests were Mrs. Ar thur Reynolds. Mrs c. H. Bumgard- ner, Mrs. Walter Gwfn. Mrs. Bryan Cowan, Mrs. Ben Houston, Mrs. w. o. Hodgkins. Mrs. Herbert Batts. Mrs. Penry Evans. Mrs. Phil Dorn. Mrs. O. L. Pearson. Mrs. K. s. Bran non, and Mrs. Bert Vines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Tennessee's Assessment
 Falls Short of 192U
Bx Associated Press

Nashville, September 29-The to- tai assessment of property in Ien- nessee including railroads and pup lie utilities as announced today py the state tax board, is S1,70s ,0oo,ooo. as against s1, 97S,o0o,o0o in 1920, ana the state tax rate is 35 cents, an m crease of 9 cents. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
START MORTOR nus ROUTE

Itlchfuouu, Nds CSPtSHioSt X motor bus route schedule to put Richmcnd in closer touch with the counties of the northern neck is to be put into effect next week, it was announced here today. King George. westmoreland, Northumberland, Lam caster and Richmond counties are re- ported as backing the project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Per.onals

T. R. Copeland has gone to Att lanta for a short visit.
 Mrs. Charles Ray has returned from a visit to relatives in Athens.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan c. Davis have returned from visit to New Orleans.
 Friends of K. F. Vining of New Orleans who Is former resident of Bessemer. will regret to learn that he is seriously i'll at his home in that city.
 Mrs. Clayton Grigsby has returned home after 2 visit to Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Paving Assessments

At special meeting of the ci'S council Ia sit night the assessments for inc paving recently laid in the city were made final as they stand on inc engineers books, and the ob1ec- lions to them of property owners were referred to the finance commit tee of the council for settlement. IL is understood that reduction will De made on the assessments, which may reach 25 per cent of the assessments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
DR. sCHwARTz TO PREACH

Selma, september 2s.-iSpecial.)- )- pr. Jacob E. Schwartz of Cincinnati' Union college, will arrive Friday aft ernoon to fill Dr, Isidore Isaacson's pulpit at Temple Mishkan Israel while pr. Isaacson Is absent in Sioux City, la, where he has accepted a call. and will take up active pastoral duties in January. pr. Isaacson has gone to Sioux City to remain during the Jewish holidays, which fall with in the next few days. Services at Temple Mlshkan Israel will be con- ducted Friday evening at 1880 o'clock by Dr. Schwarx, and on Saturday morning at 10:3o o'clock. Sunday evening services have been set for 7:s0 o'clock and Monday morning services for l0:so o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
BESSEMER WOMEN
 PLAN B|G PAGEANT
Council Acts on Paving As- easements = Baseball
 Games Planned

The Age-Heraid maintains special rep resentatives in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptlons. Mrs. L. D. McCoilum, cor respondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer 1072. II. B. Walker, Realty building, Bessemer, manegers of circu- lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
TO HOLD COURT IN TROY

Troy. September .2s.-(Special)-- Three weeks of circuit court will be held here in October and will be pre- sided over by Judge Longshore. Judge Foster being sent to another county. Civil cases will occupy the first week and investigations by the grand jury. The second and third weeks the criminal docket will be taken up. The criminal docket Is heavy and one of the eases to be tried is a murder case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Val. faces Sc and lOc

Two lots of dainty French and round thread valen- laces of exceptional worth will be offered day. The range of patterns and widths most at tractive. Plenty of laees and insertions match each group. Priced. according to widths, at Sc and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
aluminium pitchers 2.95

Gracefully dssignsd water pitehsrs sf pure heavy aluminium. Choice of 3-quart sixe. Some little scratched with slight dents which for their heinz offered at 2Ss instsad of their former higher price.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
platters and dishes 59c

Every housewife one of theae big dishes or platters Some large 20 inches. The Month"; End Sale grcup be sold today at 6ec only include piscss csms early fer shsre of this bargain.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
let beads 49c

Graceful strings of attractive black Jet beads in prnctical necklace lengths. Originally sold 96c saeh and for el..rsnee, zee They look Pa-tieu- dressss, particularly thoee of black and blue
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Calais faces l5c

New group of dainty Calais lace sdgss insertious and Ralloons to match. These in the moot desirable svdths aud prettisst of patterns trimming Autumn and Wintsr sarments for women and children.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
incense burners 79c

One hundred odd burners complete with box of incense tablets. Originally sold 100 and now of- fered for quick clearance at 7se. All in good con dition and just worthy as when we received them about five months ago.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
sterling handleware 79c

few dozen pieces formerly priced up to .s5 for quick clearance early this morning 79c. Cheese servers cream iadels, sugar shells berry spoons and Another small lot including balls and lsdels, i.4s
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
electric fans 14.95

To close out remaining stock of electric fans from the past all floor samples ardless size, and there are some pretty big ones, may be chosen without restriction at 1495 The quantity of these is limited and to avoid finding the best ones gone, early.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
l2-button gloves 3.98

Several doxen psirs of formerly sss i7-but ton length gloves, fasteniag with thre pearl eiaspe. These aluves of excellent quality and fashisnah1p length and include all szes in whits and black.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
boys 'kerchiefs, dozen 100

ood quality cambric handkerchiefs narrow hem stitched hems. Regular size for boys too large nor too small. These handkerchiefs are fresh, new and clean and of the leading values in our Boys Shop.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
double dorins 69c

The Jewery Shop has 25 pretty silverplated dorins with two compartments, for powder and the other for rouge. These small oval shaPss, enbossed with attractive designs. and very special eee each today.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
house paint, gallon 2.29

Certain tsed brand paint for the pro fsssiona painter Just 80 In assorted shadss bs ssld long they last today at z2s the sallon
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
men's s pajamas LAS

Men's wel-mad cambric pajamas Soft servicsaAls fabrics full and well made Choice of sea eelorS and neat stripes with silk frog timminss.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
fine silk hose 2.95

Womens ful-Iensth, full fashioned pure thread silk stockings of extra good quality and appearance. Lavender striped garter top, sik se feet. Colors, black, Cerdovan and African brown. Special indeed at 2-95 the pair.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Jack Tar middies l.5O

These 295 Jack Tar middies that have become soiled from counter display. The assortment en,- braces sizes for little girls requiring up to misses and women requiring 2z. Choice of alwhte or white trimmed with blue, red navy.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
17.5O to 25.OO blankets 9.74

These blankets offered a such keen reduction because they soiled while display. Made of finest lambs wool; offer choice of solid colors, plads and plain white. Edges of all of them soed.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
baby blankets, pair l.48

Part-wool baby blankets of quality which formerly sold at 19s 2.95 the pair be closed today 1.4s the pair White with pink blue borders. Very attractive and practically all of them perfectly fresh and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
cotton-filled comforts 5.95

small lot of last years cotton filled comforts, origin ally marked 1000 each, for clearance today at 5s5 Large, full bed size with pretty slloline You will appreciate the opportunity to buy these.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
no women's blouses 99c

The last remaining group of midsummer blouses for women. Organdies and cotton voiles in white or colors. Originally priced l.e5, 295 $50 and 500 Choice without restriction. long they last today
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
q pounds soap l9c

Naphtha Borax Shredded soap. Used in the wash tub and the washing machine and gives remarkable suits Economical because it is shredded. Large pack ages containing 2a pounds, special at 1sc each today.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
boys union suits 95c

Splendid quality of cotton ribbed union suits in eeru and white. Long sleeves and ankle length drawers A sensible weight for school and durable quail ity that will stand under the strain of hard service Very special, s5c.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
clothes hampers l.48

Big, we'll made hamper baskets, of round willow split Ideal for the clothes and general household Not the biggest basket but the biggest bargain ever bought for 1.4s.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
JACKSONVILLE ITEMS

Jacksonville. September 2s.-(spe- cial.)--ln honor of the judges who voted for Miss Anne Rowan to rep resent Calhoun county at the semi- centennial in Birmingham, Octoper "A to 29. Mrs. George Rowan gave a dinner. Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
women's soiled skirts 99c

Just 53 soled Scotch cotton skirts in white and stripes, marked to sell in midseason $50 to 75o, waist measure 24 to 34 inches. close today s0c each. I
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Johnson's floor wax 29c

This is the small size of this famous compound for polishing hardwood floors and all woodwork. Johnsons floor is standard quality that you have not been able to buy at this low price in years.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
shopping baskets 75c

large, we'll assorted group of neatly decorated dur ably woven baskets for shopping. Your many trips the Piggly Wggly and other places of economy will be greatly aided by of these generous size shop ping baskets.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

"A to 29 Mrs. George Rowan gave a dinner. Thursday evening.
 The state normal school football team has returned from Oneonta where they won a game from Oneon- to by score of Az to 0.
 pr. and Mrs. Clarence ". Dau- gette entertained at dinner, Tuesday evening in compliment to pr. Mac Murray a noted member of the fac- ultv at Peabody institute and his daughter, who is a member Of the state Normal school faculty, and the new teachers of the state normal school.
 The Bridge club met with Mrs. Henry Edwards, Thursday afternoon with 20 members playing.
 pr. Walter Buchanan returned missionary from Japan, gave an in- teresting lecture and sermon al the Presbyterian church Tuesday even ing.
 The revival conducted by Rev. E. A. Owens is continuing successfully this week with the assistance of Harry Beckman, singer and his wife pianist.
 large number of citizens at tended the Shriner minstrel in An- niston Monday night, which was give en for St. Michaels Episcopal school of Anniston.
 The Y. M. and Y. w. c. A. will hold their annual reception Saturday evening at the girls dormitory of the state normal school for the new stu dents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
boys school caps 39c

Broken lot of boys caps in gray and brown woolen mixtures. Excellent for school wear Neatly desirned models in full range of sizes.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
army blankets 2.79

We will close out today s7 wool army blankets in gray, slate and Heavy quality wool, warm and servceable for sleeping porches and auto robes
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
girls dresses, special, 500

Cirl: to i4-year.od midsummer frocks, most of which white Still practical school be- fore cold weather sets in. The assortment embraces orsandies voiles and Swisses for girls IA
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
nlOnth-end sale
today only

clearance enamelware l9c 800 piece of the staple kitchen utensils included in this group. Good serviccable quality enameware, slightly chipped, but in instance will you fail to enjoy remarkable saving by purchasing them at 1sc.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
cedar oil polish 29c

Full pint size bottle of this high polishing oil for furniture automobiles and all varnsh surfaces Ii 2sc the pint
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
boys school pants l.69

Boys school pants, full lined and carefully tailored of woolen cashmere. Choose from good range of servfceable patterns in brown, green and gray. All sizes for boys up to IT years
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

The state normal school football team has returned from Oneonta where they won a game from oneon- to by a score of Az to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
five scarfs 100

fairly arxS of scalloped edge scarfs In lengths for dfessers. Heavy quality cotton fabrics and very special at for 100.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
EVERY ACT FIRST RATE ON LYRICE BILL THIS HALF

After the usual clever Aesop car- toon movie and Pathe news at the Lyric for the last half the curtain rises on a wild gypsy scene. In this attractive setting man and woman give a performance on stringed in- struments that Is remarkable for a stirring quality of music and the feat of playing S4 mandolins at one time
 Sam Howard of this act is fine joke teller and all of his fun was sure fire. Miss Lillian Norwood is good support, pretty and very hand somely gowned. Both are good dancers. sing and talk we'll. and gen orally have an entertaining act.
 George Alexander IS In class by himself as comedian. As Hard Boiled Hampton" he kept the audi ence yesterday in constant merri- made caused laugh Hard Boiled Hampton" is a take-off on a very shrewd and sarcastic business man who knows enough about the world to have almost parted with his last ~illusion. and has everything boiled down to a kind of comical don't care ness.
 One of the most unique dancing acts Is that billed Speed and Glass;" The writer has never seen anything exactly like 1t. The whole act Is in dancing of the foot dancing kind and very striking and rhythmic. They dance together, four of them, in twos and singly. A very entertain ing number.
 Devoe and Statzer in the last spot do little bit of everything. living up to their billing of Novelty Enter tainers," with the banjo. saxophone. and gymnastics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
BIG DANCE AT WEST
 LAKE PARK TONIGHT

special dance has been arranged for the enjoyment of West Lake park patrons tonight which will be given on the cool park pavilion. The dancing will begin at g o'clock and end at l2. The famous orchestra. Riley's Jazs orchestra. from Knox vile, Tenn. will play the dance music for the occasion.
 West Lake park is still popular with the warm weather amusement seekers, and will undoubtedly re- main so as long as the hot sum days continue to run the mercury up. The unabating heat makes the pleasure of swimming little less than in hot July. and numbers of swine mers. both in the afternoons and at night, are findtng pleasure in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
women's silk stockings 95c

Grouping numbers and qualities which formerly sold up to 300 the pair. Some pure silk and ,isle tops, others full length silk, and still others full fashioned. Black. suede beaver and field coors
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
cotton cheviots 121c

One case of these very durable fabrics for boys blouses, girls dresses and chdren's rompers Neat striped designs and very special.
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