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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
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ID ECENTLY was greatly inter- IN ested In an article I read com
 corning an address which was made before library association" in Philadelphia by MT. Herbert F. Jenkins. who belongs to we'll known publishing house in Boston. the subject of which was The Ma tion's Appetite for Fiction"
 The subject holds boundless possi- bilities mainly the psychology of what we term our best sellers" the why's" and "wherefores" of one ex- cellent book being absolutely left on the shelf, unsought and unread. while another of mediocre calibre can't be kept in the bookshops because of it's popularity, the libraries also being unable to supply the demand for 1t and the publishing house which is lucky enough to publish it. putting out edition after edition, the supply being entirely insufficient to meet the demand.
 Reviewers" are at q loss to un- derstand this situation; they write about it and talk about it--and now to have word on the subject from so expert an authority as the Boston publishing house member, is worthy of our notice and consideration.
 MT. Jenkins in "rhe Nations kp- petite for Fiction" reminds his audi tors that some 25 years ago the best sellers were Quo Vadis," David Harum," Janice Meredith" and "RichA ard Carvel." But the popularity of what Mir. Jenkins terms the historical or By Gosh" novel long since has departed and gives no sign of return ing. A few writers, such as MT. Jef- fiery, still supply costume" stories to large number of enthusiastic readers; but their sales fall far short of those which, like Richard Car vel" reached 659,000 copies.
 More recently the same speaker told of the advent of new type Of best-sellers in the field of fiction. This, according to him. is represent ed by Harold Bell Wright and Gene Stratton Porter-the former with a total sale of 7,25OO0O to his credit up to the first of the current year and the latter with an amazing re- cent record of S,152,432, to date.
 And please remember that both au- thors are still writing to vast audi ences.
 In this cycle may be classed the late Eleanor H. Porter whose two Polly-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MRS. LANIER's
 BRIDGE TEA

One of the loveliest affairs of the
 week was the bridge party and in- formal tea at which Mrs. Sterling Lanier entertained yesterday after noon at the Country club. Mrs. Lanier's charming party was given in honor of two attractive
 brides. who have recently returned
 from their wedding trips, Mrs. Craw- ford Johnson, Jr,, and Mrs. Charles l DeBardeleben, JE
 Auction bridge"was played at eight Fables upon the porch, and nt the close of the game the guests assem-
 bled in the palm room, where an in- formal tea was held.
 Mrs. Lanier was assisted in receiv- ing by the guests of honor, Mrs | Frank Nelson. Mrs. Crawford John
 son, Mrs. Prince DeBardeleben, Mrs,
 James Hunds. Mrs. Munro Lanier,
 Miss Judith Clark, Mrs. Charles An derson. Miss Anne Lanier and Miss
 Katherine Morrow
 The tea table was centered with handsomest basket of pink roses, and was lighted with pink candles inter- l spersed with pretty baskets of pink bonbons. and with the charming aft ernoon costumes of the guests pre- seuted a beautiful scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
heNdtion'sAppetitefo for Fiction
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Post Mortem." He died and never knew the great hold he had on the reading public--never dreamed of the great popularity his Short Stories. |" those wonderful stories of his-would enjoy!
 It all resolves Itself Into the fact, as said before, that
 It pays to advertise"
 This is the day of advertising. of publicity, and it can be done clever ly and not vulgarly, so that no au- thor ot books need scruple at it.
 Advertising as we all know. ia an art now. The cleverest of people. men and women. have forsaken the beaten paths of Journalism and gone into the publicity" end of the game. and are receiving their thousands of dollars in salary for the products of | their brain in exploiting whatever they may be employed to exploit; whether dry goods, or books. candy or vinegar breakfast foods or books, ::cut glass" or copper.
 Advertising can be done with great dignity we also know; not the fam boyant. ridiculous. adver rtislng that we sometimes encounter, but the dig nified artistic advertising which pays,
 And when an author has already made name" for himself 1t can also be done legitimately. Good old Bishop Usher once said:
 The press must be kept going, and If good book could occasionally be eked out 1t might be enduredi"
 Times have vastly changed since then. Who could possibly tell us off, hand the number of forgotten books which have had popularity and a run as best sellers within the last decade?
 In the time of Wordsworth he com plained that even Shakespeare and Milton were driven into neglect by frantic novels" "sickly and stupid German tragedies" and "deluges of idle and extrayagant stories in verse"
 We seem to have been somewhat slow in bookcraft. Mir. Jefferson, in 17S5, said that Europe in science is two centuries behind us; but in lit- erature is half dozen years before us" This country then received books only after they had acquired established reputation. and it is with a certain complacency that Mir. Jeff ferson added In the meantime we are out of reach of the swarm of nonsense which issues from thou- sand presses and perishes almost In issuing"
 How many times, with desk piled up with new books until the lid could not come down and --facing mail heavy with publishers urgent letters from all over the land asking for the printing of a review of each have we seen the unhappy literary editor of great morning daily long for the condition described by MT. Jeff ferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
Rev. LEsToN TO GooDwArER

Good%ater, July l9.- Especial )- Rev. R. T. Lesion of Florence has been called to the work of the Pres byterian church. of which Goodwater IS part. The new pastor has al- ready arrived and taken charge of the work, and preached his first ser mon yesterday at the local church Of his charge and made a good im- pression upon the congregation. Since the Rev. Bruce Davis left this charge In April there has been no one on the work. and the Presbyterians are to be congratulated on securing the services of Rev Lesion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MIR. AND MRS. HEADLEY ENTERTAIN

Mir. and Mrs. George Headley en- tertained last evening at card party in honor of Miss Margaret Dixon of Talladega, Miss Judith Clark and Miss Edith Crawford.
 The guests were Miss Dixon, Miss Clark, Miss Crawford, Miss Harris, Miss Lee Ola shannon, Misses Has senger, Miss Mary Byron Frazier Miss Emily Harrison, Miss Mary Ida Wood, Miss Anne Lanier, Miss Olivia ONeal Miss Florence Robertson Miss Letitia McNeel Miss Lucy Thomas, Miss Emmin Whatley, MT. and Mrs Edmund Armes, MT. and Mrs. W. B. Houseal, MT. and Mrs. Henry Gipson Riley, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Smallman, MT. Pratt Thomas, MT. William Burr, Mir. Marcus Mcclellan, MT. Ted Evans, hr. George Bonnell, MT William Hicks, Mir. Will Kennen, Mir. Reese Adamson, Mir. Andrew Thomas. Mr. Chappell Cory, Jr., MT. Armstrong Cory, Mir. Earl Waldron, MT. Frank Cornell, MT. Sam Hawkins, Mir Ed Saunders, MT. George Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
RANDOM NOTES

 tended northern wedding trip and left the city yesterday morning for svlaca "a. where they will make their home. Mrs. Conner was before her marriage lovely Miss Gillian Goodall.
 Mir William McWane, who has been attending the Boston Tech. has arrived in Birmingham to spend his vacation with his parents, MT. ana Mrs. J. R. McWane.
 pr. William Fielder, president of the John H. Snead seminary at Boaz, is. at the Birmingham infirmary where he underwent serious opera ton recently.
 Miss Eleonore Wallace is the euest of Miss Julia McGeever, at her home in Norwood.
 Mir. and Mrs W. H. Slattery have named their little son, Walter Trus- low.
 Mrs. Walter Guitars and Miss Dorothy Guitars of Opelika are visit ing Dr. and Mrs. F. A. McGee on Norwood boulevard.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Turnipseed and Mir. William Turnripseed left yester- day for a motor trip of several days to Valley Head and Chattanooga.
 Miss Georgia Wray of Cedartown Is visiting the family of Eiihu s' Colbert.
 MT. and Mrs. J. R. McWane and son. MT. William McWane, will leave shortly for a motor trip through the mountains of North Carolina.
 The many Birmingham friends of Mrs. Basil F. Kenney of Fayette will be glad to hear that she Is recovering from a recent operation at St. Vim cents.
 "Mothes Ramsay" of the Mercy Jkome is planning to go to Boston the latter part of the week for two weeks vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. w. P Hall Mrs. Haskins Williams and Miss Emily Williams with MT. and Mrs. J. F. Glenn have arrived at Wrightsville Beach, N C., and are stopping at the Oceanic hotel on the beach.
 
 T. H. Aldrich, Jr., and members of his family are expected to arrive in Birmingham the latter. part of this week from Texas via automobile. The tourists have made trips over Texas and several other southern states since they left Birmingham a short time ago.
 Mrs. H. T. Burnett Is visiting rela- tives In Gallatin. Tenn.
 Mir Ed Lewis is visiting his daugh- ter, Mrs. Will Edwin Gupton. in Nashville.
 Mrs. Louise Thomas has returned from visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. c. o. Fitzgerald. in Anniston.
 MrsI J. 0. Thompson and son, Hupdley are the guests of Mrs, Eugene Callaway in Selma / Mrs. E. B. Vaughan of Mobile is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Frank B. Clark, and MT. Clark.
 Miss Augusta Montgomery and Miss Emma c. Robinson of Prattville are the . guests of Miss. Kathryn Brown
 Mrs. Roger Williams of Anniston Is one of the out-oftown guests for the Carns-Tanner wedding.
 Mrs. W. c. Forsyth and children will leave shortly<for Asheville and Hendersonville. N. C.. where they will visit relatives.
 Miss Annabel Crier who has been the guest of Mrs. J. c. Crosson and Mrs. Keener Matthews, has returned to her home in Anniston.
 Mrs. E. M. Mcdonald, who has been visiting her parents in this city. re- turned yesterday to her home in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
THE HOUSEWIFE OF 1921

Now that Womans Suffrage is a reality the American woman must henceforth be considered not merely as a housekeeper and home maker. but as a voter-a citizen and g force in this busy work -a-day world. With
 added responsibilities her health should never be neglected, and when
 beset with ailments peculiar to her sex she owes 1t to herself to first give the grand old medicine, Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a trial as for over forty years 1t has been the standby of American worn- on in restoring them to health and etrenEth.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
GREENvILLE VERY RELIGIOUS

Greenville, July 19.-(Special.)- Greenville experienced the manifes- tation of more real religion Sunday than any previous day in her his- tory. This was caused by the visit to Greenville of 12 members and of ficials of the Business Mems Evan gelistic club of Montgomery. The delegation arrived in Greenville Sat- urday. headed by Sam J. Cassels, dis trict manager of the Southern Cotton oil company, who Is rpesident of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
DAVIs-PEARCE ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCER

The following announcement is from the Anniston Star:
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Alston Pearce announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh- ter Bessie to Mir. oscar Davis Long Of Birmingham, the wedding to 6ccur on the evening of Saturday, July 23. 1921, al their home, 1920 Noble street. Anniston, Ala. At home after August 1, Lewisburg. Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
SPARE CARTER IS DEAD

Goodwater, July 19.-(SpeciaI.)- News of the death of Seabe Carter, which occurred at Birminghaw yes terday following an operation, was received here this morning. MT. Car ter resided at Midway. about six miles from Goodwater, and was a prominent citizen of that community. He leaves wife and several little children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
HILLABEE oFFiCERs ELECTED

Goodwater, July 19.-(Special.) )---At the last regular meeting of Hillabee lodge, No. 197 A. F. & A, NJ. Good water, the following officers were elected: Walter Graham. worshipful master; J. K. Lauderdale, senior war den; T. E. Burden, junior warden, and o. s. Corley, secretary. These off cers have been installed and are the regular officers of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
AFTER-REHEARSAL / DINNER pARTX

MT. and Mrs, S. W. Boles were hosts Monday evening at dinner at the Tutwiler for the members of the Carns-Tanner wedding party, follow ing the rehearsal for the marriage of Miss Willie Mae Tanner and MT. George Carns, Jr.
 The table was centered with lovely basket of pink asters and ferns. At the brides place were a miniature bride and groom, the places were marked with attractive cards and the favors were tiny bags of rice.
 Covers were laid for Miss Tanner, Miss Hattie Harrell, Miss Ruby Dunn. Mir. and Mrs. S. w Boles, Mrs. Rog CTS Williams of Annfston, Mrs. J. R. Humphrey, MT. Carns. MT. Phil Phil lips the Rev. J. M. Broadly and MT. T. E. Tanner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MISS BROWNS
 RUFFET SUPPER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The board-o directors of the Big Sisters association will hold spe- cIal meeting this orning at 10 o'clock at Katherine Inn. All menb the board are asked to attend this meeting busi- ness of great importance will be brought up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MRS. BARRY HONORED IN ANNISTON

Mrs. Frank Johnston was a lovely hostess on Saturday evening at her home on Quintard avenue, entertain ing in honor of Mrs. James Barry of Birmingham, the guest of Mrs. Jack Goodwin and MT. and Mrs. Walter Johnston, who recently returned from lengthy stay in Peru, and are with Mrs. W. F. Johnston on Leighton avenue" says the Anniston Star.
 Bright midsummer flowers added to the attractiveness of the home and after buffet supper was served bridge was played until late in the evening.
 "A score prize was awarded to Mrs. Sterne and Mrs. Barry and Mir. and Mrs. Johnston were presented with dainty remembrances of the de- lightful occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MRS. SCHROEDER HoNORs MISS BRYsON

Mrs. B. A. Schroeder entertained at the Southern club at a luncheon in honor of Miss Katherine Bryson of Augusta, Ga, the guest of Miss Lois Ramey. after the luncheon theatre party was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MISS AGEE ENTERTAINs XVGVutnu

Miss Elizabeth Agec entertained Miss Mildred Blackburn, who Is visit ing her. and Miss Carol McCary and her guest, Miss Anne Bagby, Monday at luncheon at the rutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MISS FORSYTH's TEA
 FOR VISITORS

Miss Elizabeth Forsyth will enter tain tomorrow at a tea at her home at Hanover Circle. complimenting Miss Augusta Montgomery of Gads- den and Miss Emma Robinson of Prattville, who are the attractive guests of Miss Kathryn Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MISS CoPLAN's LUNCHEON

Miss Bertha Coplan entertained at a luncheon recently in honorIof Miss Katherine Bryson of Augusta, Ga, the home guest of Miss Lois Ramey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
MISS HARRISON TO ENTERTAIN

Miss Emily Harrison will entertain this afternoon at an informal tea at her home on Mountain Terrace, com- plimenting Miss Edith Sinclair of Mo- bile, the guest of Mrs. Sidney Bowie. and Miss Margaret Dixon of Tal- ladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Ladies' Dress.-A plain blouse waist and a slim foundation skirt over which flutter loose panels bound with dark material give the popu- lar slim silhouette to this frock of voile. The fashionable long waist line is emphasized with wide sash of self material.
 The ladies' dress Is cut in sizes 36 to 42 inches bust measure. Size 3B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

the groom, who was attended by MT. Phil Phillips as best man. The Rev. I'M. Broadly conducted the marriage service.
 Following the marriage service an informal reception was held. Miss Ruby Bum had charge of the brides book. Miss Nora Rothrock and Miss Julia carns presided at the punch bowl Mrs@R. A Jones and Miss Vel ma Carns received in the dining room.
 MT. Carnes and his bride left last evening for a wedding trip which will include interesting places on the gulf coast.
 They will be at home after August 1 at 1905 Twenty sixth street, north.
 The bride is a young woman or charming personality and has many friends. and the groom is a prem ising young business man, ana IS popular in business and social circles MISS BROWNS
 BUFFET SUPPER
 Miss Kathryn Brown will entertain this evening at buffet supper in honor of her visitors, Miss Augusta Montgomery of Gadsden and Miss Emma c. Robinson of Prattville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
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The Age-Herald has arranged with leading fashion designers of New fork to furnish It's readers a daily fashion and pattern service. All pat terms will be seam aking and guar anteed to fit perfectly. Safe delivery or every pattern ordered Is also guar anteed. You should order patterns . little in advance of the time you will need them as stock is not kept in Birmingham, but all orders will be forwarded to the pattern department Tn New York for attention,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Mrs. J. o. Thompson and son Hpdley, are the guests of Mra Eugene Galloway in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

/ Mrs. E. B. Vaughan of Mobile fl the guest of her niece, Mrs. Frank B Clark, and MT. Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Miss Augusta Montgomery an Miss Emma c. Robinson of Prattvill are the guests of Miss. Kathryi Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Mrs. Roger Williams of Anniston Is one of the out-oftown guests for the Carns-Tanner wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Mrs. Louise, Thomas has returned from visit to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. c. o. Fitzgerald. in Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Mrs. w. c. Forsyth and children will leave shortly<for Asheville and Hendersonville, N. C., where they will visit relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Mir. and Mrs. w. P. Hall, Mrs. Haskins Williams and Miss Emily Williams with MT. and Mrs. J. F. Glenn have arrived at NWrightsville Beach, N C., and are stopping at the Oceanic hotel on the beach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

Miss Annabel Crier, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. c. Crosson and Mrs Keener Matthews. has returned to her home in Anniston
 Mrs. E. M. Mcdonald, who has been visiting her parents in this city. re- turned yesterday to her home in Selma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20

"MotheS Ramsay" of the Mercy Rpme is planning to go to Boston the latter part of the week for two weeks vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-03-27


People who own their own homes
make better citizens and neighbors and
are more contented than those who
rent and move from time t. time We
are encouraging people to own their
own homes by offering all our build
ing lots at pre-war prices and by
financing the construction Of homes on
long time payments at reasonable
rates of interest.
Those who have suffered all the in
conveniences of renting for the past
several years no longer have valid rea-
sons for not owning their own homes.
They can purchase lots at prices lower
than the present cost of making the
improvements. through our connec-
ton with a. large insurance company
We are able to assist in financing home
construction on terms that will enable
any man who works to become home
owner
The heavy decline in the cost Of Ium-
Der and the decrease in all o.her build
ing materials coupled with the lower
cost of all labor entering into home
construction, makes this the proper
tirneSto build. Every indica ton is that
lumber will go no lower and that in
short time the price will probably in
crease, The expected demand for all
other building materials insure that
there will be but little IL any further
reduction. Prices of lots are certain
to increase as soon as the present lin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-03-27
No Longer Any Valid Excuse
For Not Cunning Your Home
BY ROBERT JEMIsoN,JR.,
President JemisOn 4 Company, Inc

q Company, Inc.
I tied supply of improved vacant prop
erty is exhausted Then il will be
necessary to buy a profit from some
one who purchased Tor speculation or
wait until some new section of the city
is improved.
With the present difficulties CON
fronting all public utilities and the diff
ficulty of floating city bonds at legal
rates of interest for putting in pave
ments, sewers, street and other i'm
provements, it is certain that the cost
of lots in the future will be much
higher than now, and it Is probable
that you will be unable to secure one
in a section you like for some time to
come.
There has recently been an lnprece-
dented demand for lots and homes in
Central Park due to the ideal and cen
trail location of this property and to
the easy terms on which these lots and
homes were sold. No man VINO works
and really desires home can fail to
find one at a price he can afford in
Central Park.
In the higher priced residential prop
erty, there has been a marked activity
in lots in the Country club district, in
Mountain Terrace, Cliff Road and Alta
mont road. These lots in the most de-
sinable sections of Birmingham are linn
tied in number, and as they are being
sold at pre-war prices, 1t behooves
every every one who expects to own a
home in the near future to get one OF
them now and not wait to purchase at
a much higher price in the future.
Birmingham is entering upon an era.
of home building and the lessons
learned during the house shortage are
not to be forgotten.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-06-15
HOWARD SILVER MINE
 PUSHES DEVELOPMENT
Myron F. Hill Believes Property Will Soon Be One of Yava-
 pai's Big Silver Mines

That the Howard silver mine, ir charge of Myron F. Hill and located three miles from Turkey, will soon be one of Yavapai's big silver mines is the contention of Hill, who insists that the present developments, taken with the reports of engineers who have examined the property, make him feel sure of this.
 During May, an average of three and half feet a day was made on the west dEft of the 2l0-foot level of the Labeno shaft The drift, which is being run on one of the minor veins, is now in 153 feet, and has picked up several lenzes of ore. Its objective is the Alice, or North Extension, vein, which it will tap at a depth of 800 feet. Work is being pushed vigorously.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-06-15
ARE
 SUED FUR S1,000. BY CHAU UTAUQUA
Local People Who Set Names to Chautauqua Contract In- formed They Will Be De fendants in Action
(From Fridays Daily

Local guarantors of the 1921 Eli son White Chautauqua program pre- scented in this city recently, are to be sued by the Ellison White people. they were assured i'll a letter from George w. Gearhart, an attorney for the Ellison White people. The let ter was read before the meeting of the chamber of commerce last night.
 Thus comes the latest develop ment in an argument that has been going on for some time; in point of fact, ever since the Ellison White people were informed, short time prior to the showing of their pro- gram here this spring, that the guar antors who signed a contract with them, guaranteeing to make good any deficit the chautauqua might en- counter, could not be bound by the contract, in view of certain facts.
 Chief among these facts is the position maintained by the local guarantors, to wit: That their guar antee was to hold good only if the chautauqua were presented in local theatre. Failing to obtain the use of the theatre, their position is. they in formed the Ellison White people of this fact, and refused to guaran- tee the chautauqua.
 The Ellison White people insisted in presenting their program here, holding it in the high school auditor ium, and are now suing the guaran- tors for $1.OOO, the price of 400 tick cts at $2.50 each.
 Judge J.. A. Ellis has been named to act as attorney for the guarantors.