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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28

Herald wants that story. You can phone and we will go after it.. If you are moving your club head quarters, or are planning to start a new club, or drive Tor members or for any good cause, the earliest moment you can let The Age-Herald know about 1t is just when the pa per wants it.
 The same. thing applies to the so- cial page. If you have visitors, call the society department and you will receive cooperative and immediate response. If you are giving party or going to one--or know little bit of news that other people would like to hear, take up the telephone and let the society department chronicle the affair. It will give your visitors pleasure.
 Of course the quicker you get the news in the better 1t is; however, if you know piece of news that will interest great many people. the paper will use it even though 1t might be a triflc late. But get 1t in as quickly as you possibly can.
 And remembe er--first, last and all the time: The Age-Hearld is work Ing for you; giving time and thought and expense to what will interest you. It is making the paper for your information and pleasure, and you are one of its home folks. Take ad- vantage of the invitation and let us learn to know you; know your name: what you stand for; and what your section of the town is doing. Put | on the map.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28

activities-even little sad stories if they are pretty.
 You can help The Age Herald in this---you can. It wants your as sistance. It wants your thought.
 If you are president of some so- ciety. or secretary. or have been elected publicity chairman for any club or organization, let The Age Herald carry the news of it first Let us have the proceedings of each meeting. It will assist your club to grow, and other women will wish to join you If you are doing things; will wish to help you in some of the big plans you have dreamed about so long but have never been able to put across
 No matter If you hold no office in club-if you will phone The Age Herald, 1t will see that your news gets in. Ask for the woman's de- partment.
 Make The Age-Herald headquarters for your woman's stuff-or for other news. It will be given the most care ful attention, sympathetic handling. You can be sure of hearing from the woman's department and this pa per any ume you pick up the tele- phone. Try 1t and see.
 Send the Pictures
 Also The Age-Herald wants pie lures of your women officers; what they have accomplished; and what they are doing in their particular communities. If there Is a woman who has put across something that the neighborhood is proud of. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
Poems Being ReceiUed By Writers Club
 Euery Day
ny JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY


 lDERHAPs among the big things lS which are being planned for. to S tell the world of our great city, which is on the eve of celebrat- Ing its semi-centennial, few will cre- ate more talk and pleasant comment than the prize offer made by that splendid body of women which com- proses the Writers club of this city.
 At luncheon recently given at the Southern club, at meeting called by Mrs. Sidney Bowie, general chair man of arrangements for the celebra- tion, where all secretaries and trea- surers of civic boards gathered to discuss plans and details for the great event and the visit of President Harding, this offer was made public.
 Mrs Mabel Ford Leake. one of the club members, was present and in be- half of the club through it's president, Mrs. J. W. Cornelius, told of the prize of $150 which the Birmingham Writers club will give to the author
 the best poem to be read on the occasion of the semi-centennial.
 This announcement was erthusi- astically received and accepted by the members of the general committee.
 The announce ment has been pub iished in the literary journals of the country, and is meeting with hearty response. Every day numerous poems are being received from north, east and the most distant western towns, set wonderful to relate, few responses comparatively have come from the Alabama writers.
 ha act O n rh women,s and so far the greater num- Der of poems have come from men.
 The contest will close on October 20, in order to give every one plenty of time.
 The poems will submitted to three thoroughly competent judges, by whom the prize will be awarded.
 The present Birmingham Writers club was organized in 1915, when committee consisting of Miss Myrtle Miles, Mrs. Sumter Bethea and Mrs. R. H. Winn was chosen to draft It's constitution and bylaws.
 It's officers were Mrs. J. A. Roun- tree, president; Mrs. J. B. Reid, vice president; Miss Myrtle Miles, record ing secretary; Mrs. E. R.. McDavid, treasurer, and Mrs. Sumter Bethea, critic.
 The presidents have been: Mrs. Rountree, Mrs. J. E. Penney, the late Mrs. J. c. Henley. Mrs. E.. R. MaDavid and Mrs. J. N. Cornelius.
 Ther club was federated last fall just before the meeting of the Ala bama Federation of Women's Clubs in Montgomery, and Mrs. Cornelius, Mrs. McDavid, Mrs. Bethea and Mrs: Alma Rittenberry were sent as dele gates.
 They were shown special attention. anl heaped with honors, as represen- tstives of the youngest club in the federation. and were all invited to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
 ENTERTAINME

One of the most popular fea- lures given during the height of tho midsummer season at White Sulphur Springs this week was the leapyear ball held in the ballroom of the Cld White and attended by many of tho younger set of the southern visitors. Amc.y the hosts at the hall, which was a most delightful affair." were Miss Mary Clarke Cohen. the daugn- ter of MT. John s. Cohen: Miss Doug lass Paine and her guest, Miss Cath. crime Saunders of Atlanta; Miss Eva Conner Lathrop of Birmingham, Ala 1. daughter of Senator Conner: Mia Julia Melton. Miss Caroline Melton. Miss Elizabeth Heath and Miss. Kath. erine Heath of Columbia, s. c. They "cut in" and "sat out in the accepted way as the fancy pleased them.
 A feature of the season has been the popularity of bridge with the many southern visitors. and many notable entertainments at bridge have occurred this week. Mrs. Thomas NJ. Rutherford of Richmond gave 2 bridge morning at her cottage to q large number of guests, followed by o'clock luncheon. Among the guests were Mrs. Frank H. Lathrop of Birmingham. Mrs. Landon Thomas, Mrs. NJ. I. Phinizy, MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cunningham of Au- gusta, Mrs. John J. Seibels of Coiuri- bia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
MIR. AND MRS. GILBERT HOSTS

MIR. AND MRS. GILBERT HOSTS
 MT. and Mrs. R. w. Gilbert enter tained 2 number of young people at their beautiful home Thursday even ing, complimenting Miss Bessie May Cartledge.
 The house was decorated with huge bouquets of cut flowers.
 The ice course carried out the color plan of pink and white.
 Many clever games, music and dancing afforded an enjoyable pro- gramme of amusements.
 Those present were Miss Lorine Cummings, Miss Mildred Crews, Miss Margaret Chambers. Miss Ruth Flames, Miss Nellie Hamilton, Miss Thelma Ware, Miss Marguerite Flames Miss Pauline Harwell. Miss Bessie Mae Cartledge,S Miss Lillian Gilbert. Mir. Frank Braithwaite. Mir. Andrew Cash, Mr. James Chambers. Mir. Ben Day, MT. Louie Eastis. MT. Donald Hobbs. MT. Ted lngleheart MT. Winner Law. Mir. Lester lLawler. MT. Charlie Mclaughlin. Mr. Earl Reid. MT. John Wright, MT. Lester Cartledge. MT. and Mrs. J. c. Kinds. MT. and Mrs. E. A. Cartledge, MT. and Mrs. R. W. Gilbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
TO ORGANIZE LADIES' AUXILIARY

TO ORGANIZE LADIES'
 AUXILIARY
 There is to be meeting in ths Civic association, V. K W. rooms, Tuesday evening at o'clock of the mothers. wives, sisters and daugh- ters. not less than 16 years of age, of deceased or honorably discharged of- ficers Nor enlisted men, or of officers anqx enlisted men who have served in thes army, navy or marine corps Of the United States of America In any foreign war, insurrection or expedi. tion recognized by and necessary td eligibility 10 membership in the Vet erans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and United States army nurses who have served in foreign wars, instructions or. expeditions. Every woman in Birmingham com- ing under this ella ssification is ear. nestly requested to be present for the purpose of:
 Organizing a ladies' auxiliary to the Gen. Thomas H. Berry post No. 6SS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, for the purpose of assisting the ex-serv- ice men In our infirmaries and ia any other manner vossible. Your son, husband, brother ar father does not have to be a mem- Der of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in order for you to- become mem- Der, although we hope to have him join later on.
 Come to this meeting and become a member; it is an honor, and every woman in Birmingham can not be- come a member. Join now and be a charter member before we close tho charter.
 GEORGE E. HARTFORD, Post Commander, Gen. Thomas H.
 Berry Post, Veterans of Foreign
 Wars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28

MIR. AND MRS. ,MAYBIELD HOSTS On Saturday evening MT. and Mrs. c. T. Mayfield gave card party at their home on Cliff Road in honor of two lovely visitors from Montg omery, Miss Margaret Conniff and Mrs. Jesse Roberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
HOW WOMEN CAN AID THEIR
 CITY THROUGH THE AGE-HERALD
AN INVITATION TO WOMEN
By MIGN ON HALL

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28

MISS HAMPERS LUNCHEON
 Miss Lucils Harper will be hostess Tuesday at . luncheon at the South ern club. entertaining Miss Frances Riggs. bride-elect, and the members of her bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
These lovely Harriet Walker daughter and Mrs " M WsE Rs Ra

take part in the discussions of the round table of the writers division.
 At the meeting of the federation here last spring one of the most de- lightful occasions of the convention was the Writers club luncheon with this as the hostess club.
 The membership includes Mrs. J. N. Cornelius, president; Mrs. J. B. Reid, recording secretary; Mrs. w. H. Bos- tick, ecretary-treasurer; Mrs. Sum ter Bethea, critic; Mrs. Head, Mrs. j.. D. Elliott, Mrs. J. A. Rountree. Miss Alma Rittenberry Mrs. George c. Ball, Mrs. C.. F. Markell. Mrs. Scud- der Ryall Mrs. Richard F. Johnston, Mrs. c. R. .McDavid, Mrs. Mabel Ford Leake, Mrs. c. P. Beddow, Miss May Teresia Holder, Miss Minnie Foster, Mrs. Chappell Cory, Mrs. w. H. Jeff fries. Mrs. Jessie Wright, Mrs. Lucy Dickinson, Mrs. Flora B. Hickman, Mrs. Orline Shipman, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. Alexander. Garber, Mrs. J. E.. Penney Mrs. Henley.
 Billie Barber, Birmingham's boy writer, 12 years of age, is the mas cot, being named so in June.
 PICNIC FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS
 George A. Custer, post No. l, and the Women's Relief corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, will en- certain Tuesday for the wounded and conyalescent soldiers at a basket picnic at East Lake. A large crowd is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
3 exOCIEIA%tNTEI2EGTSa
SHOWER FOR BRTDE-ELEcT

SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT
 Miss Edna Wicker and Misa Neil Fryer will entertain Tuesday afteas noon at a miscellaneous shewer st the home of Miss Wicker in Fairfield compiimenting Miss Edith Nave Bees, whose marriage to Mir. Burl, WtnsaeI will be an event of Thursday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
wINGARD-DEEs WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Edith Nave
 Dees, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w., w. sDees, Fairfield, and Mir. Burk Win
 gard of Childersburg will take place Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church of Fair field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
By MrGNoN HALL

The Age Herald wants every wom- an to feel that this is her paper.
 From now on its columns are to be cram full of interesting things for women readers--as we'll as smen--and if you have not been taking the pa per before, you will miss something If you do not subscribe at once.
 Maybe you do not know how im- portant for everybody the work ot women Is these days Maybe you do not know what they are doing for Birmingham and her progress; now much women are contributing 10 building a veritable new world; and what absorbingly interesting things they are planning.
 If you don't know, you are not keeping right in touch and are deny ing yourself a great deal of fascinat- ing reading.
 There will be a diversity of wom- en's news every day--from special live daily. news. stories. and features of home town women, to stories Q. fashion and cooking and the do!nEs of women all over the United States.
 To Cover Every Field
 There will be articles that seem 10 be written Just TOT you. Aheic VII be features concerning mothers Tn the home--women voters, women housekeepers, women engaged in art and literature and music who are making a name for themselves and unfading glory for this town which is yours. You want to know about these women--who they are and what they are doing for all of the citizenry, so that you will be able to talk of your home town intelligently to strangers.
 Do you like love stories-stories of adventure? They will be In. There will be even stories in which your next door neighbor may be the heroine.
 Can you make d good rag rug? Have you an old loom? Do you do something different from anybody else in the world? The Age-Herald wants to know about things Of that sort. Do you know some particular persons who do unusual things? Let us know about 1t now.
 The Age-Herald wants every bit Of woman's news that you get in touch with-things that women and men love to read--funny stories, merry stories stories of children and their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELECT


 Miss Mabel Ritchie honored Miss Ollie Montgomery, pretty fall bride, at a shower tea yesterday afternoon. The house was beautifully decorated with garden flowers and blue birds.
 Miss Mabel Ritchie, Miss Montgom- cry and Mrs. D. E. Ritchie met tho guests on the porch Mrs c. B. Ham, ilton, assisted by Mrs. R. G. Miles and Miss Helen Ritchie, received the gifts at the door.
 Miss Edna Myers was awarded the prize. hand-painted picture, ir a contest, "A Bluebird Romance" which she presented to the bride elect.
 After the contest little Joe Hamil- ton, dressed in a bluebird costume, entered with a telegram for the brde-elcet. He, led her to the dining room to a huge birds nest filled with lovely gifts.
 An ice course was served by Misses Bertha and Margaret Ritchie to the following guests: Mrs, H. B. Kirby, Mrs. J. M. Paul, Mrs. Lehman Holt, Mrs. w. E. Frank, Mrs. G. Williams. Mrs. Estelle Ranson. Mrs. Duval, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. T. Melville. Mrs Willie P. Jackson. Mrs. c. B. Hamilton, Mrs. D. F. Ritchie. Mrs. R. G. Miles, Mrs. Truss. Miss Ollie Montgomery, Miss Alice Myers Miss Florrie Lee Brasfieli, Miss Irma Dunn, Miss Ellen Dupey. Miss Edna Myers. Misses Helen, Mar garet and Bertha Ritchie, Miss Norma Hickman. Miss Annie Will Hams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS
 Mrs. Hubert Scruggs and Mrs. J. A. Rountree entertained yesterday at a lovely luncheon at the Southern club in honor of Mrs. J. H. Bankhead of Washington, D. C.. and Mrs. B. l.. Edmundson of Decatur.
 The table was centered with a large basket of zinnias in variety of colors. The place cards bore the same flowers attached to miniature lovins cups.
 Covers were laid for Mrs. Bank head, Mrs. Edmundson. Mrs. Nathan l.. Miller, Mrs. J. K. Brockman, Mrs. Theodore Swann, Mrs. John Bradley and the hostesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
SHOWER FOR MRS. DEITz

Mrs. Fred Deitz, who was before her marriage Miss Edna Allison. was CT ntertained by the young ladies of her Sunday school class at miscel- laneous shower Saturday afternoon
 at the home of Mrs, F. B. Yielding in Norwood.
 Those assisting in receiving were I Mrs. F. B. Yielding, Mrs. Fred Deitz. Miss Lillian Sample. Miss Edna Haig- Ter. Miss Nell Fahey. Mrs. Harris Saunders, Miss Joe Eddie Haigler.
 Punch was served from daintily appointed table on the front porch by
 Miss Elise Kinny and Mrs. Fletcher Thorington.
 After little Misses Hazel and Mil dred Pierce had entertained the guests with two graceful dances in costume. they showered the bride
 with dainty gifts from a huge bas-
 ket decorated in the class colors. The house was artistically adorned
 with cut flowers and ferns. and the color scheme of pink and green was carried out in the dainty refresh ments, which were served to about 70
 guests. friends of the bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
MISS BUCK HONORS
 nnrnE-EY.EGT


 Miss Catherine Buck entertained Friday afternoon at a linen shower at her home in Fairfield. compliment ing Miss Edith Dees. an attractive brfde-elect
 Miss Martha Ruth Buck met the guests at the door. Every guest reg istered in the brides book and wrote a recipe and a good wish for the brfde-to- be.
 The table was covered with lace and centered with miniature bride and groom and wedding attendants.
 The colors for the afternoon were pink and lavender, and they were carried out In the ices and cakes and bon bons.
 The gifts were presented from a decorated wagon drawN by little Miss Ruby Syx.
 Miss Buck was assisted by Miss Dees. Mrs. c. R. Buck. Miss Carolyn HNnshaw, Miss Julia Hicks. Miss Ma bel Atkins. Mrs. Dees, and Miss Kate Dees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-28
rowER FOR BRIDE ELECT

SHOWER FOR BRIDE ELECT
 Miss Gladys Webb will entertain Thursday afternoon at a miscellane- ous shower in honor of Miss Louise Heacock, lovely bride-elect.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
BEST VEGETABLES TO PLANT
Many Beginners Make Mistake OF
planting Everything In cata-
iouue-Pulvsrixe Sell.

some beginners in gardening be.
come very enthusiastic in early spring
when they look through seed cata-
logues. They have a desire 70 plant
every kind Of vegetable deliberately
described and favorably illustrated.
Az q rule not more than Is or 20
kinds of vegetables should be planted
In the average home garden, say spe-
cialists OF the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. Few beginners
also realize the importance Of we'll
prepared seed beds. Pnlverize the soil
as deeply as 1t is plowed. II the soil
Is coarse and Iumpy, even though Its
surface Is well broken mp. the plants
win not thrive. Large air spaces u
the soil are injurious, but a great mum.
Der Of small ones are beneficial.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
Important to all Women
Readers Of this Paper

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney OF bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
lie the kidneys are not In healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head
ache and loss of ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous, irrita-
bic and may be respondent; it makes any
one SO.
But hundreds of women claim that DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root, by restoring
health to the kidneys, proved to be just
the remedy needed to overcome such
conditions.
Many send for sample bottle to SEE
what Swamp Root, the great kidney
liver and bladder medicine, will do fol
them. By enclosing ten cents to DR.
Kilmer 3 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, yol
may receive sample size bottle by Parce
Post. You can purchase medium anc
large size bottles at all drug stores.-Ady
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
PRIMARY OBJECT OF
PARCEL POST TRADE
Difficult to Solve Problem Of
Fair Prices.
Producer Seeks TO Secure Increased
Prices and Consumer Wants Better
acknowledgement Should
BE Fair TO Both.

tfrepared by the United States Depart
ment Of ARrtculture)
AS the object OF parcel post deal
ing is to obtain slightly Increased
prices for the producer and better
products at the same price. or the
same class OF products at lower prices
for the consumer, the question Of ar
irving at prices fair to both is Inn
portant, and also dificnlt, say mar
keting specialists Of the United States
Department OF Agriculture.
II In not likely, at least not Tor
some time to come. that eggs Will De
marketed so largely by parcel post
that the ordinary market quotations
can not be depended upon In arriving
at prices,
1t should be comparatively easy roE
a producer and consumer to agree
upon stipulated market quotations q
the basis for determining prices. A
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
GARDENS REDUCE
LIVING EXPENSE
lust as important for Food Sup
ply Now as ANY Time Dur
ing Past Few Years.
ONE-TENTH ACRE IS ENOUGH
According to Agricultural Specialists
Space Will Supply Enough veGe-
tables for Average Family In
Many Large Citles.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture9
Home vegetable gardens will be just
as important In stabilizing the food
supply in 1921 as they have been at
any time during the past few years,
say garden specialists Of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Urgent need for increased production
Of food during the war caused thou
sands of rural and urban residents to
plant gardens, which resulted In es-
tablishing the gardening habit. This
year, specialists say, home gardens
will play an important part in thrift
and economy. Thousands Of acres OF
uncultivated land In and about many
large cities will be utilized this year
to furnish employment and recreation
to home gardeners who know that by
raising their own supply of vegetables
they can materially reduce their liv-
ing costs.
Enough for Average Family.
One-tenth Of an acre of fairly good
ground-a square about 65 feet each
way-will supply the greater part OF
the vegetables needed by the average
family, say garden specialists OF the
department. The cost of all seeds
and fertilizers for garden of this
size should not exceed $15 to SIS, ane
may not cost more than So or $40.
Experience has shown that not NOR
than 100 hours should be required 70
planting and caring for tenth-acrv
: garden. This time Is so distributes
throughout the season that the worl
can be easily done by most person
working in factories, stores, or Offices
1t means an average Of about five
six hours a week for period of 2
weeks or merely enough time for prof.
err outdoor recreation and exercis
necessary for good health. More tim
will be required early In the seaso
while the garden is being prepare
and planted than during the summe
I when not more than two or thre
hours week will be necessary
n keep the garden in good condition.
IF A little time during mornings, ev
nings, and on holidays spent in Il
% garden is a good investment. A 60
le den Is like farm. however, in that
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
Erench Rirth Rate Increases.

Vital statistics show that the birth
rate increased In France in 1920. At
Marseilles, for the first time in years,
the number of births greatly exceeded
the number of deaths. At Chalon-sur-
Saone the total of births for the year
was $50 and that of deaths $40 only,
whereas the figures for 1919 had been,
births 400 and deaths ST.. In Toulon
the number of births exceeded by lis
that Of deaths, something that has not
happened for thirty years. From Or
leans satisfactory figures have also
been communicated, and at Dieppe the
number Of births exceeded by 80 pei
cent the number of deaths.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-01
FREQUENT FAULTS

The seven faults given below are
very common to the majority OF us.
1. Failure to establish the habit OF
saving money.
.. The delusion that individual adj
vaneement is made by crushing others
down.
8. Insisting that a thing is impossl-
BILE because we ourselves cannon as
.complish it.
Attempting to compel other per-
sons TO believe and live as we 90.
& Neglect In developing and refining
the mind by not acquiring the habit OF
reading.
6. Refusing to set aside trivial pref
.erences in order that important things
NAV be accomplished.
7. The tendency to worry about
things that cannot be changed Or cor
rected.
This last Is particularly true OF tn,
housewife and is responsible for mucl
drritableness Of temper, and man
cases of "jumpy" nerves--Exchange.