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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
Olive in South Africa.

The wild olive is found throughout
South Africa, but all attempts to
establish successful industry have
failed so far. The principal drawback
TO the industry is said to be the pres
ence of the solve fiy,' an insect well
known to the Olive-growing countries
+. Of Europe.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
Eruptions of the Skin
Cause Torturous itching

oughly satisfactory. blood purifier.
It. cleanses the blood Of all impure
ties, and thus counteracts the Ell
fects Of the germs that attack the
skin.
Begin, taking S.S.S. today, and II
you will write q complete history
Of your case, our medical adviser
Will give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser, 1853 Swift Laboratory, Attain
Ia, Ga. s. S. S. is not sold or rec
commended for venereal diseases.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
WoMENs USE DIAMOND DYES"
Dye Old Skirts, Dresses, Waists
Coats, Stockings, DraperIss-
Everything.

Each package Of diamond Dyes"
contains easy directions for dyeing any
article of wool, silk, cotton, linen, or
mixed goods Beware! Poor dye
streaks, spots, fades, and ruins mate
rial by giving 1t "dyed-look." Buy
Diamond Dyes" only. Druggist has
Color Card.--Adv.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
The cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the TalcuAl to powder and per
fume No toilet table is complete
without them 25c everywhere.-AdV
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
TenperamentaJ.

Slx-year-old Bessie, returning from
church and eager to tell the news,
said, "Oh, mother, we hav0 a new
terror In the choir. Boston Tran
script.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17
BOOSTING Business.

"Yes, my rich wife gives me 50
whenever l give her kiss" well,
deliver a cargo and let's 60 to the
races"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17

1t is waste of time to find fault
with Yourself Lots of people will do
1t for you.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17

Money tslks-and it's usually in a
hurry 10 say good-by. :,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17

Amber injuries no other good pig
ment with which 1t may be mixed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17

Mount Rainier was first scaled in
1870.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-03-17

Accept "Callfornia" Syrup Of Figs
OnIy-loOk for the name California on
the package. then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions ON each bottle
You must say California. ADV.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
THE WONDER CITY OF
THE WORLD"

Here is a wonderful picture of :he
Metropolitan Tower, 23rd Street
and Madison Avenue, New York
City. 1t affords a very freakish
view of this magnificent building
looking towards the East River on
23rd Street. In it we see two
towers, but in reality there is only
one. The man who took the pic
ture, being an expert photographer
saw a chance to get" real Won
der picture, and he snapped it close
to store window, getting the orig
inal Ito the right) and the reflec-
tion in the window to the left
The American bluejacket, who
takes i'm about every sight worth
seeing from Washington Heights to
Battery Park. knows well the lay
of the land" and where to see the
most interesting things in the
worlds largest city. The Atlantic
Fleets base having been in New
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

The Big Five Club spent very
pleasant evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Balvin last Sat
urday evening.
Jens Otteson, Saturday, receiycf
a very painful injury, while low
ering pipe into the deep-water well
on the Balvin ranch. Jens was
connecting the ninth section ef
pipe when the pipe-jack loosened
its hold, letting the string of pipe
fall into the hole, catching jena
right hand between the pipe aud
the jack, which badly mangled the
middle finger of his right hand, and
bruising several others. Jens was
Immediately brought to town to
doctor where the injury was dres-
sed, and some bone removed from
the middle finger. AL Talbot
completed the job after fishing lhe
lost pipe out of the well. Jens. IN
the meantime. is carrying his hand
in q sling. and off duty.
The Littleton Bank, which wFs
held up by a lone, polite bandit.
last Friday afternoon, was !ooser By
several thousand dollars in cold
cash. The authorities were noti
fed, who took up the trail of the
bandit, who eluded them. Later
an officer apprehended man who
was asleep In a car, which answered
the description Of the car the ban
dit was travelling in. On the way
to the police station the prisoner
jumped from the moving machine
and escaped before the car could be
stopped Papers found in the car
gave the. name of the man as o.
Hara, a newspaper solicitor, his
home was found to be at Louyie@s.
THE actions taken by O'Hara. to-
gether with other identifcations,
lead the officials to believe that
O'Hara is the man who held up the
Littleton Bank From last re-
ports the suspect is still at large
A farmer. by the nam eof Link,
living in the vicinity east of Kiowa,
comitted suicide last week by TAX
ing chloroform last Wednesday
The man was foreigner and had a
family. Plainly stated. loss Of
hope was the the cause of him talk
ing his life.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

York this fall the navalmen had
ample time to study the great city
1t is here that American history
begins, and it is here that one may
see great buildings, beautiful parks
wonderful statuary, hotels, theatres,
museums, aquarium, great bridges,
and in fact everything that the
most active mind of red-blooded
American youth could crave.
The spirit of the citizens of New
York City towards Navy men is
very aptly stated in the following
open letter which recently appeared
in the New York Tribune:
To the Editor of the Tribune:
Sir:
The feet it back again and the
sailor boys are glad of chance to
fill your automobile. These young
fellows are gentlemen from all parts
of the United States. Show them
our parks, monuments and public
buildings, and let them feel the
hospitality of New York.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
ELIZABETH NEWS.


The grangers held meeting IL
town last Saturday.
Sheriff Brown was visitor in
Elizabeth last Friday evening.
Harold Carson and a friend ar
rived home from Denver Saturday
evening.
The Eastern Star Lodge held a
meeting at Kiowa last Friday
evening.
Fred Albln shipped three pedi-
gree bulls 10 the Stock Show Mon
day afternoon,
Miss Metz has sister staying
with her, they are keeping house In
Gates Apartments.
Manger G. r. Holt was Den yer
visitor last Saturday. Our friend
Art. was again in charge at r-le
store.
The show. which was reported. tc
have showed here last Friday nj shi
did not arrived for some reason an
known to us.
Mrs. q. s. kirkpatrick acco IN
panied her sister, Mrs. Mark II
Wells, as far as Denver, ON her TT IL
home. to Iowa.
C.. Il. Padget. formerly connec :
ted with the Elizabeth State Bank
came out from Denver Saturday,
to spend the week end.
The Stock Show slightly decreased
our population this week. May al
return with the same happy smile
They possessed when they left.
Elmer Potter is helping Win
Shepherd at his creamery, win hav-
Ing bhilt up his busir ess to the ex-
tent that extra help was required.
The Elizabeth lercantile Corn
pany have been exceedingly busy
the past week or }, handing grain,
unloading coal am other materials
VIM. j. Pfost received the sad
news last week 'of the death of his
mother. Mo aS.ay~ morning, Mr..
Post with HI 3 family left for Kan
sas' TO after ID the funeral.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

NJ. j. Tietjens was a Stock Show
visitor Wednesday.
Our town was filled with drum
mers the first of the week
VIII Boston was helping W. /.
Erkenbecb last week to make fence
posts.
Ernest Metzger was Denver
business visitor Thursday of last
week.
Bill Peterson autoed to Denver
Monday afternoon, returning on
Tuesday
Frank Jenkins has taken the con
tract to snap corn for o. e Win
termeyer.
Perry Evans was among those who
attended the Stock Show. Roy Nc
Cracken is attending to the ranch
during Perry's absence.
The Ladies' Aid Thursday held
their annual Election of officers at
the home of Mrs. e. T. Evans. Near
, ly all the members were present,
and a thoroughly enjoyable time
proclaimed
Saturday. the Denver bound train
picked up here several carloads ci
1 fine feeders, owned by f. l.. Weiss
These cattle were shown at the
stock show. and we understand they
carried off the ribbons.
The firm of Watts & Workman
have arranged a triangle board Ia
f'heir store. in order to display theiI
toSrls. You can get any thing al
tn 's named firm. in the tool line
fro N ZIG drill to a cross-cut saw
]. p. Knapp. Jr., moved his fam
lily and hctisehold goods into the
prop nty recently vacated as an off
ice b,r DIR. r. V. Witter. This WI
make a nice home for Jess. after h,
can get things Strengthened around
Harry Christensen Sunday move,
| his falni lily and household goods in
to town,,ond is occupying the Ston
residence. recently vacated by Jes
! Knapp. This move will plac
/ Harry In more convenient position
to attend to his work.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

Don't let a pure-bred bull go to
waste in this community. Ren1en1-
Der that the poorest pure bred is
better than the best scrub. He
Is easier to feed, he makes better
beef, and he will pass his money
bringing qualities on to his get. Only
the pure-bred can make the cattle
industry stable and certain of steady
return, year after year.
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.
whose cooperation enables us to pre-
sent these advertisements, has lorg
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
This page used for Elizabeth
Exclusive

Jack Rec dreturned home lat
Friday from a several days visit
out of town.
Howard and Little Phyllis Nc
Cracken were IL with the chi>..cn
pox the first of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bashor and
family were callers at the LGnd
home Sunday.
County Superintendent, Minerva
McCarty. visited the orsborn school
last Wednesday.
Norman Barertt, who has b7tn
visiting friends and relatives In
Nebraska for the last couple of
months, returned home Thur ay
evening.
Alex Stewart. who for the Ut
few months has been In charge It
the Kiowa Meat Market. owned by
Miller & Faber. resigned his post an
and went to Denver. Mr. Mil q,
Sr., is now in charge at the sho.l
John Sahms was severely hiirt,
one day last week when he adj
IDENTIFY fell frcm the Elizabeth - =
camille delivery wagon, while he o
ing Mae" unload car. John IS
now reposing in bed, neursing IT, ee
broken ribs.
The Elizabeth Mercantile Con-
pany Thursday installed a gum n,a
chine in their building. We h; 7e
II now. you can get cents wou, h
of gum for a little exertion, and save
the other four cents for a rainy cay
Get wise
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Blumer re-
eeived the extremely sad news lof
the death of their grandson, Eugcge q
Grubbs, son of Mrs Ralph Dung1n
of Kansas. the first of the wesK.
The death was due to a growth in
the abdomen, the result of being
hurt in school. while at play. MT1.
Blumer left for Denver Tuesaay,
where she met the remains, to ac-
company It. to Carbondale. where ia
terment was made.
Stanley Jones of Kiowa was a
visitor here Saturday, and gave rs
an order for some bills, announcE g
the closing out of all his farm MI
chinery and livestock. the sale to he
held Saturday, January 90, on rheI
old Divide Review lots in Kiowa
Stanley and his family will move
! to Castle Rock, which place will he
his headquarters, while canvassing
Douglas County with the RawleiGh
medicines, working in cooperation
with AL Reck, who is agent in this
county.
The County Seat people received
sad shock the first of the week,
when the Angel of Death swooped
down upon that town and took from
its fold an aged citizen, Mr.. Joseph
Mayer. Mr.. Mayer had been all
ing considerably, but his sudden
end came as surprise to the many
, who bore his acquaintance. The
end was due to what is scientifically
known as cerebral hemorrhage, re-
sulting as apoplexy. The remains
were laid to rest in the Elizabeth
Cemetery. under the auspices OF the
Olinger Mortuary OF Denver.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21

been an ardent supporter of the pure
breds, because they pay the farner
who raises them. This dominant
weekly of farm service studies for
you every aspect end every problem
OF your business and the conclusions
at which its trained Investigators
arrive can be accepted as thoroughly
r2liable. These investigators say:
" Bgy Pure -Breds."
In the next 81 big issues (Which
Will come TO you for just $1.CO) the
editors will tel you why
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-01-21
Coming Ills Way!

Merchants and manufacturers endorse pure-bred cat
tie because they make business better They buy eiec-
trc-llghting plants; farm power machinery pianos;
household conveniences-p power washers, sweepers
churns better buildings; better homes. They buy
proved roads and more efficient schools.
Farmers raise pure-breds for the same reason.
They like to be prosperous and pure-breds will make
them So Better cattle widen the margin between the
producing cost and the selling price beef they make
their own market as breeding stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
HARDINGS ON WAY
 ID BEGIN DUTIES
 AT WHITE HOUSE
Final Words to Marion Neigh borS Voice Solemn ReaIiza- ton of Trials That Will
 Beset Pathway
By Associated Press

Marion, O.. March 2.-Speeded by parting testimonial of affection from the people of their home town, President elect and Mrs. Harding left for Wash ington tonight to take up their duties at the White House.
 In the leave-talSing there were many colorful touches of regret, and MT. Hard ing's final words to his friends and neigh bors voiced a solemn realization of the trials that will beset his pathway. But he added that he faced the journey com fidently, with an unfaltering faith in the sympathy of his fellow citizens ana providence of God.
 The farewell message of the President elect was delivered from the now famous front porch of his residence here to eorclave of several thousands who had gathered to extend formal farewell. As he spoke his voice trembled with emo tion, and Mrs. Harding, standing by his side, looked out on the assemblage Of familiar faces through eyes dimmed by tears
 The special train carrying the next President and first lady of the land de- parted at 7;S0 o'clock, and will reach the capital at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon. They expect to go directly to hotel, to re- main until the inauguration ceremonies. which begin on the following day. On the way MT. Harding intends to make no sreecheS to crowds that may come out to greet him.
 ONE PORTFOLIO ANNOUNCED
 Contrary to expectations, the President elect began his trip to Washington with one cabinet selection still to be definitely announced. Yesterday he indicated tlsA. the remaining vacancy in his official fam ily.- the secretaryship- of labor. would be closed finally before tonight. There was no authoritative explanation for the change in plan, but the impression gained ground that important developments had intervened.
 Similarly. the delay was interpreted as casting increasing doubt on the chance of James ! Davis of Pennsylvania to sit in the chabinet A virtual decision to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
ADDRESS ON HOME"

Home" was the subject of Miss Rosa Stricklands address at the meeting ot the Parent-Teacher association at the high school Wednesday afternoon. The influence of the home in her talk was emphasized as being the greatest power for the formation of child's character and ideals of life
 She made an earnest appeal to the mothers present to study their children needs and requirements more, that the school nor any institution could take the place of the home in the development ol a child. Miss Strirkland's address was thoroughly enjoyed by the large numoer of the mothers and teachers of the city who gathered to hear her.
 After the address there was snort business meeting held in which Prof. C. q Mosely was elected treasurer of the association and Mrs. Eugene Honeycutt, secretary. A stereopticon machine was demonstrated to the association ana !. was decided that it would be installed at once for use in the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
The Ase-h

Bessemer. March 2-(Special )-Tne city council donated S25 to be given as prizes for the best gardens in the city limits at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. which will serve as stimulus to garden planting in the city.
 Dr. w. F. Price, Baptist minister, ap- peared before council as representa- tive from the Kiwanis club and made strong appeal for improvement in the sanitation of the city, and for the CO., ! operation of all forces in the movement for a cleaner city. He also urged that no retrenchment be made in the ap> propriation for the sanitary department as the health of the community depend- ed upon this department of city govern ment and requested that the sanitary inspectors make more frequent visits Tn the residential section of the city, for the collection of trash.
 A resolution was introduced at the council and adopted that the restaurants of the city should lower their prices in accordance with the reduction in other commodities. Aldermen Jap Bryant, w.. T. Loveless and M. E. Crotweil were ap- pointed by President of the Council George Ross. a committee to confer with the restaurants Tn regard to the matter
 Upon the recommendation of the mis- celaneous committee, the license of the Southern Bell Telephone company was
  license having been before $l,S50. $500 for long distance license and $750 for local license.
 The recommendations providing for the new budget, which included cuts and ap- propriations, was carried over to the next meeting.
 A number of ordinances were intro duced, regulating children skating on the streets electric wiring in the city, ana chimney building in the city. and provid- ing for the paving of those city streets included in the county highway through the city
 A resolution was adopted in regard to payment of dog licenses or the killing Of those dogs for which license had not been paid.
 The request of P. J. Johnson to con struct a railway siding on Twelfth avenue to extend to his coal yard was granted The petition of Bessemer Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose to hold a bazar at their hall from February 8 to March was granted
 Funeral services for Mrs. J. c. Miller, age r, who died Wednesday morning. will be held Thursday at ? o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. P Winburn with pr. r. o. Heller officiating. Interment will take place m Oakland cemetery at Ensley. Mrs. Mil Ter is survived by her husband, Dr. J. C. Miller; by three daughters, Mrs. '. H. McClane of Houston, Texas; Mrs. James Weaver and Mrs. T. F. Winburn, of Bessemer, and by one son, w. H. Miller of Birmingham, and by one sis%er, Mrs Plennie Miller of Chattanoosa'> Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
ATTEND CONFERENCE

Anniston March 2.-(Special)- F. Newell a leading member of the First Methodist church in this city. and Mayor Fl. E. Rudisill, member of the advisory committee of the Talladega district, have returned from Birmingham, where they attended meeting of presiding elders. executive committeeman and financial directors on Tuesday. MT Newell was appointed as financial director for the district in the educational campaign and will work in cooperation with R. O. Noojin of Attalla who has been named as conference financial director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
BOOKLOYERS, CLUE

The Book Lovers club held their reg ular meeting this week with Mrs Thomas on Hillside drive. The attrac- tiveness of the rooms was enhancea by a profusion of jonquils and ferns
 The following programme was given: Reading of "Romancers" CRos- tand), Mrs. Beckley and Mrs. C. E. Bush The Development of the Nover' was discussed by Mrs. l.. H. Bush. The club discussed contemporary novelists
 Following the programme. the host ess served a delicious salad and ice course and a social hour was enjoyed The guests of the club were: Mrs Reid, Mrs. King and Mrs. Wurtele The next meeting will be held with Mrc Dwight Chiles. and will be in the ma ture of an open meeting. enabling the guests to hear the Rev. Mir Mackay discuss a French novel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
MAN HURLS SELF OFF SPEEDING TRAIN,
 PROBABLY WILL DIE

Albany March 2.-( Special "A man whose name is said to be Sam Hagbad is in the Benevolent hospital here in a very serious condition, as a result of injuries sustained when he jumped from a Louisville and Nashville train near Wilhite last night. He was brought here today.
 It is stated that Hagbad was in cus> tody of detective who was en route from Birmingham 10 Akron. Ohio. There is degree of mystery in con> nection with the case. Hospital au- thorities declare they had been re. quested not to discuss the case. Hag- bad is suffering from concussion of the brain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
LUNCHEON GIVEN

MrS' J. ". Gam entertained N ednes- uay al her home on Ensley avenue with luncheon party. the occasion being the birthday of her daughter, Mrs Frank hayes The spacious living room was artistically decorated with potted hyan- cinths and ferns.
 Tn the dining room the prettily ap- pointed table was centered with n cut. slass vase filled with American Beauty roses Place cards, hand painted in rose deslgns' marked the places at the table
 M MCovers were laid for nine and a fine course luncheon was served Tbose An JoFlns Mrs Gann's hospitality were Mes
 uatnes Logeman, H. C. Tunnell. John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
MRS. L. S. BRYCE BURIED
Death Occurred at Jacksonville-Ill Only One Week

Anniston. March 2.--(Special )-Funeral services for Mrs. l.. s. Brce. G9. whose death occurred at Jacksonville Tuesday evening, were held from the residence of her son, w. R. Brice. Wednesday after noon. Rev. Dwight F. Cameron of this city was assisted in the service by Rev Charles K. Weller. Mrs. Brice was stricken with pneumonia just a week be- fore her death Besides the son with whom she lived she is survived by one dsughter, Mrs. Dalton Whitford of An Iii stp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-03
THIS ALABAMA STUDENT. AT LEAST, TIES WORLDS BEST IN EXAMINATIONS

Greenvillc, March 2.-(SpeciaI.)- The friends of Chester Cause of this city will be glad to know that he is making a record in his studies at the University of AInbama Young Mir. Cause entered the unf- versity this session after graduat- ing in the Grecnville Boys High school with h0nOrs. He was the only member of his class of POO engineers composed of seniors, juniors and sophomores, who made A in every study. This is an un- usual record and Is considered n distinct honor.