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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
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ASTOUNDING RESULTSIN
{ EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala. Dec. q

The annual report OF the state de-
partmcnt of education for last year
has been placed in book form for dis
tribution among the citizens of Ala
bama. This report is regarded by ed
ueators as showing astounding re-
suits during recent years, but also
showing that Alabama must make
ing the next few years IL 1t is to reach
the average for the nation.
For instance, Alabama will not
reach the average IT the nation until
the average number of days attend
ed by each child between and Ii is
increased from 10 to 80. The length
of the school term must be increased
from 1874 days to 161 days. The aver
age annual expenditure for the edu-
cation Of each child must be in
creased from s36.7S to $4911. The
teacher must be increased from
s9s5.f4 to- $1.14264. The average
annual expenditure per pupil attend :
ing for purposes other than teachers
salaries must be increased from
s13.17 to s22.04.
Alabama is now spending a smaller
percentage of its annual Income for
education than II did in any yeat
shown by the report. For instance
IN 1918. tine state spfm 37.9 per cent
OF ITS income on education. In 1921
y spent 1913 per cent. Each interven
ing year. with the exception OF 1914
and 1915. showed a small reduction
in the comparative amount Invested
IN education. In 1914 the per cent
invested in education was sS.s: in
1915. IS; in 1915. 37.s; in 1917. 1873: in
1918. SSs5 in 1919. 35.1; in 1920. 81.
However, this does not mean that
the people of Alabama are not now
investing as much money in edaca-
ton. Local taxes self-imposed by
the counties and school districts
have Increased the total expendi-
lures. The annual revenue from the
state has been greater even though
the percentage has been reduced. be-
cause the total state revenue has
been greater
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
M'BEATH SEEKS FUNDS
FOR ROAD TO BUTLER

Especial. )-Applicatio has been
made to ]. NJ. McBeath of Meridian.
chairman of the state highway com
mission. by road commissioners OF
Beat 1, Laudedale county. for $4,000
federal. aid for the completion of the
Meridian vimville and Butler. Ala.
road through this beat, distance of
four miles The state highway COM
mission is to pass On the application
at the January meeting. and 1t is
thought the aid will be forthcoming.
The cost OF the road Is figured at
long hauls Of needed material.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
GREENVILLE PASTOR TO
PREACH LAST SERMON

Greenville, Ala, December p
Especial. DIR. ]. o. Grogan an
nounced this week that he would oc-
cupy the pulpit of the First Metno-
dist church for his last time during
his present charge on next Sunday
morning. He preached his farewell
sermon on last Sunday for at that
time he was under the impression
that his successor, Rev. w. R. Bick-
erstaff. of the Dexter Avenue Meth
odist church of Montgomery would
he here to assume charge of his
pastorate. Rev. Mr.. Bickerstaff adj
vised DR.. Grogan, however, that ne
would be unable to leave Montgom-
cry until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS
OCCUR AT TALLADEGA

Talladega, Ala. December s.-tSpe-
ctal.)--Edward Thrasher had his
right thigh broken Thursday after
noon when he fell from scaffolding
at the chemical plant.
While playing football with some
of the neighborhood children, Err
nest Hammett had the misfortune of
fracturing both bones in his right
ankle Thursday afternoon.
Frank A. Williams. well-known
young farmer Ct the county. had his
right arm so badly injured at w. I.
Williamsons gin, north of the city.
Friday morning. that it was neces-
sary to amputate it Just below the
elbow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
TUSCALOOSA BUILDS
MORE NEW SCHOOLS
FOR BIG ENROLMENT
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
THE AGE.HERALD

Tuscaloosa has met the emergency
Of a scongested condition as a result
of heavy school enrolment Illus
trating this growth. the enrollme mt
in 1890 was 2,252 In the city
schools; in ls2O-2l. 2.4o5 and this
year. 2S55. This city has just com
modern in the state. and a s60.0og
built as an addition to the West End
school. making it one of the most
modern in the state, and . $4,000
junior high school. The schools are
now equipped with al necessary
equipment and care has been taken
TO safeguard the health OF every
pupil.
But Tuscaloosa will not let the
case rest here. Early in 1928. this
city proposes to issue several hun
dred thousand dollars OF school
bonds in order not only to meet
needs of the growing educational sys-
tenn, but every test of efficiency
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
SUBURBAN SEcTIONsNEAR.
SHOALS TO BE IMPROVED
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU \
THE AGE-HERALD !

The Muscle Shoals Cinstruction
and Land corporation. with head
quarters in Chicago. will call for bids
at an early date for the Improvement
OF Montgomery Manor" the corpo-
ration's new sub division near nj
trate plant No. 2. The Tennessee
river highway which borders the
property on the north it Is said. will
be 70 feet wide. and Kings boule-
ward, bordering the property on the
east. will be so feet wide and the
streets OF the subdivision 60 feet
wide.
community will be built on the
site. A beautiful park to be known
as Bell park also will hs provided.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
WOODMEN ELECT

Sheffield Woodmen have elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: Consul commander. S. G. Eu-
banks; adjutant lieutenant. J. L. Pip
pin; banker, r. G. Evans: clerk, j. b.
Pippin; escort, G. c. Mathews; watch
man. John T. Grip; sentry, L. A. Hull
man; manager, James A. Long; ply
stefan, DR.. r. C. Evans; press re-
porters, NJ. S. Hansboro and r. n.
Julian.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
OBSERVE EDUCATION WEEK

Andalusia, Ala, December s.-(Spe-
cial. )--Addresses by business men
and professional men and women Of
Andalusia. interspersed with must
cal renditions of both vocal and in
strumental nature have featured the
regular daily programs of the meet
fings at the high school auditorium
this week in observance of national
educational week. The local program
was arranged and conducted under
the auspices of the Parent-Teacher
association. of which Mrs. r. D. Con-
ner IS president
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
COLLEGES TO DEBATE

University, Ala, December ~
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are being
made for a debate between the Uni
versity of Alabama and the Univer-
sity of North Carolina. Tryout for
the university team will be held De-
cember Is in Morgan hall. The To-
cal team will probably go to Chapel
Hill. n. c.. for the forensic sncOun-
ter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
LOWER TAXATION BIGGEST PROBLEM TO FACE LEGISLATURE
County Forces Depend Too Much Federal Prohibition Says Saan
1873 FAMILIES LIVE ON
GOVERNMENT LAND AT
NITRATE PLANT NO. 2
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD

At present 1913 families are living
on the government reservation at
nitrate plant No. 2. The total popu-
lation Is 27s. Twenty eight white
families and IA colored families are
listed as employed by the ordnance
department. Sixty white families and
% colored families are listed as
employed in the United States engi-
neer corps. Forty-six white families
and 90 colored families are employed
by the Alabama Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
EX-SLAVE CLAIMS TO
BE 107 YEARS OF AGE
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD (

Perhaps the Oldest living person
in the county, white or black, is old
aunt Harriet Stuart, negro. who
lives near the Tennessee river just
north Ct the old town of Somerville.
She maintains that her age is 107
years Of age. She was a slave and
was owned by Captain Stuart.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
FARM BUREAU MEETS

The annual meeting of the county
farm bureau viii be held at the court
house on Tuesday, December 70. at II
o'clock. for the purpose OF electing
officers and directors for the ensuing
year and transacting other business.
E. y. Case Of Fruithurst is secre-
tary-treasurer, and he urges that all
members attend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
OPEN NEW NINE

The Smith Duffee Coal company.
which has recently opened a new
mine near Mccollom three miles
west of Jasper. has just completed q
coal tipple and work is being pushed
= on.othsr improvements. the most i'm
portant Of which is a spur track
which is to connect the main line
o. the Frisco railroad with the new
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
xrxv MERCANTILE FIRM

]. D. owen OF the Owen-Cureton
Mercantile company, Greenwlle's
newest mercantile establishment, an
nounced today that their building
will be ready for occupancy within
the next few days, at which time
a complete new stock of general
merchandise will be opened.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
GUANO FIRM STARTS
OUT TO COLLECT BILLS
GADsDEN BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD (
Gadsdan- Ala nac. q
lThe Planters

The Planters Chemical and OF
company. through their attorney, to-
day filed Is suits for collection OF
urnaid fertilizer notes against that
number OF clients in Etowah county
for Guano used in the 1921 cotton
crop. other fertilizer dealers will
Also commence suit to enforce coll
lsctions. as some farmers are not
showing any inclination to pay their
notes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10

Rev. Hobart Murphy, new pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church. will
preach Sunday morning at IL o'clock
and in the evening at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
GREEN GRASS GROWS

Green grass and ferns are now
growing on land near Jasper, which
was burned over in November by
forest fires. The new grasses and
ferns are almost high enough for
cattle to Craze on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
PRISON FOR woMEy

Wetumpka, Ala, December g.
Especial at the state
prison here is in readiness to receive
the women prisoners Of the state
whom II is stated will arrive with
in a short time The prison and
grounds havGbeen changed up 50 AZ
to have a most pleasing appearance.
The women's work room has been
finished and Is thoroughly modern in
avery respect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10

o. e. Way, local contractor. who
is to erect a junior high school
building for the city of Sheffield to
cost sS3,792, will begin work within
few days. and $50 working days
have been decided upon as the time
limit for construction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
MURDER CASE SET

According to County Solicitor J. c.
Nichols, the preliminary trial of Luke
and Webb Mcdaniel and Johnny
Chandler. held In the Staying of Bob
Driver near Muscadine last Sunday,
has been set for Monday, Decent
Der II.
1t is said that five witnesses have
been subpoenaed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10

Andalusia, Ala, December 9.-(Spe-
cial. )--Announcement has been made
by the Chamber of Commerce OF the
opening in the very near future at
Andalusia Of the Gilmore & Buris
Mattress company, which win be To-
Gated In the old steam laundry build
Ing owned by o. l. Beacon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
EREcrs $4,000 HOME

Monroe Aaron, who Is erecting
$4,000 residence at Cordova, ex-
poets to move his family into their
handsome new home in time to eat
the first dinner there on Christ
mas Day. The building is located
on South Highlands in Cordova.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
AGED CITIZEN I'LL

Sam Thacker. one of the Oldest
citizens of Patton. is critically i'll.
and very little hope is entertained
for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10

TO HOLD BAzAR

A bazaar of hand made articles will
be held by the Ladies Aid society
of the Methodist Epscopai& church
December 20 at the Civic league club
rooms on Ross street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
SELMA MAY VOTE
ON 100000 BOND
ISSUE FOR SCHOOLS
City May Authorize Calling of
Election for Levying of
Two More Mills for
SchooIst

Selma. Ala. December 9. - (Spe-
ial.)-City Attorney Leo Leva is
drafting an ordinance which pro-
vides for holding special election
in the city OF Selma January %. to
determine the issue OF selling $780,
900 worth of bonds for school build
ing purposes in accordance with the
program outlined by the city school
board. The date suggested is ten
tative and may be changed.
1t is planned to have the Dallas
county board of revenue at their
meeting Monday December IL, act
upon a petition calling for a special
election to be held in the Selma
school district authorizing the levy
Ing of an additional tax of two mills,
the proceeds to be used for mainte-
nance of the schools. 1t is proposed
to have the two elections held at
the same time. SO as to save the
people the trouble and agitation of
two separate campaigns.
Should the people vote to sell the
bonds as proposed and to allow the
additional levy OF two mills by the
county the result would mean three
additional mills for school purposes
in the city OF Selma This would
mean a grand total of 10 mills for
the schools and a total tax rate of
80 mills for all purposes which N
Selma taxi payer would be required
to pay. The city tax rate is now
10 mills. while the county and state
Go IT MILLS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
WILL GROW ENOUGH.
St RAWbE RR|ESF Or
CAR LOT SH|PMENT
BY Increasing Crop Truckers
Will Be Able to Tap Big
Markets With GUAM
tity Shipments
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
THE HERALD
HartseIle. Ala. Dec. o

Since the last harvest of straw
berries here. the movement to plant
enough acreage to insure car lot ship
ments has received a great impetus.
as other rAisers have been added to
the list In some instances as much
as five acres has been set by one
grower alone. and with others of this
same inclination, there is guaranteed
enough II a good crop comes next
spring to make the shipment OF car
lots a certainty
The movement has been growing
here for the past few years. and many
have been rewarded literally. Last
season there were plenty of berries
marketed here and at nearby points
UP and down the railroad, enough to
oversupply the local markets, and Vet
not enough to make car shipments.
At the beginning of the season top
prices were realized from the local
buyers, but soon there was a large
surplus. and the price dropped SO
low as to render the handling OF
them of no profit, They were not
able by fact of less than car ship
ments to tap the large markets OF
the country.
Holding Basar
The ladies' of the First Methodist
church are conducting bazaar at a
downtown store room. the proceeds OF
which will go to the fund for the re-
lief of the poor at the Christmas
season
With the first week OF showery
weather over this valley for the frs,
time in three months. great relief was
brought In its wake. and the streams
are swollen to some extent. and
plenty Of water is snow available.
The flu, which has been raging
here and elsewhere over the county
us somewhat abated since the rain
and colder weather conditions pre-
vailed. and there is a marked. i'm
,provement noted by the physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10
CLEBURNE COUNTY
VOTES ON 81 $4,000
BOND ISSUE JAN. 8.
Annual Meeting of Farm Bu-
reau Announced - Taxes
Delinquent Soon-Mus-
cadine Case Is Set

Helm. Ala. December e.-z(Spap
ial.)-Notice has been made public
by the commissioners court that an
election will be held in the various
polling places of the county on
January 8, for the purpose OF voting
upon the question of issuing bonds
to the amount of $4,000. to run for
a period of 80 years. for the purpose
OF paying debts created not only for
constructing public roads and bridges
In Cleburne county. but also for gem
eral purposes, and to be known as
funding bonds"
IT Is not generally known over
the county that this election has
been called and the result is prob
lematical. However. it is thought by
county officials and other men in
public life that the bond issue viii
go over by good majority.
TAXES DELINQUENT
Tax Collector J. b. Harlan has
notified all tax payers of Cleburne
county that taxes vii be delinquent
on and after January /. 1922, and a
penalty of s per cent added. He
urges that taxes be paid before that
Gate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-10

The proposal has been made and
is being strongly urged by mem
bers of the city council that bonds
to the amount of $4,000 should be
authorized and sold to provide funds
for new cemetery space, is only
20 lots now remain in Live Oak and
those will soon be used. The city
will soon be confronted with the
alternative of having no place to
bury its dead. The ordinances which
City Attorney Leva is drafting will
be submitted to the regular meeting
of the council next Monday night, as
no more sessions Of the body an be
held until after Christmas holidays.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
boy SCOUT PROVES
HIMSELF A hero
Lloyd Alexander Saved Lad
From Drowning in Brandy
wine Park Pond.

Another act OF heroism has been
recorded In the annals OF Wilmington
Council. Boy Scouts of America. and
this time Troop No. 81 has tho credit
The act was performed recently by
Lloyd Alexander, acting assistant
scout master of the troop, who saved
pond In Brandyw1ne Park on Decem-
Der 81. Tho lad had been skating on
the pond. when tho ice gave way and
he was unable to climb to shore. Sew
eral witnesses claim the boy would
probably have lost his hfe had 1t not
been for the prompt action Of Alex
ander, who received the commenda-
tons OF his troop and the council In
general.
Scoutmasters have been advised to
attend the courses which the Com
munity Service will conduct in the
Public Building on January II. 18 and
10 at 8,p. m. Games for all occasions
will be demonstrated on those dates
by Miss Mabel ]. Treat OF Overland
College, Overland, Ohio. One night
will be devoted entirely to activities
for boys.
Twenty-Five scouts OF Troop No
26 attended last weeks meeting. Ths
evening was spent in preparing ant
. passing tests, with q game at tn
close. Mr.. Shorts. the scoutmaster
has been transferred to Philadelphi,
| TO work, but is committing for tn
, present and hopes to remain. perma
nently in Wilmington.
Scout Executive Greenhawk visite
, Scout Executive Sanford in Cheste
, on Wednesday afternoon.
Z Rehearsals for the minstrel sho'
! to be presented by the council in tn
! near future were started last even
Ing.
, Scout Executive Greenhawk ha
> written an article on how to preven
i the falling of OF members OF troops
4 the first installment Of which appear
a ed in this weeks bulletin. The scou
4 executive advocates the teaching {
service during the 'tenderfoot" perio
' as an important factor IN mafntainin
n the scouts interest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
Efficient Housekeeping
BY Lsurs A. Kir'0nan

busted llghtly With -four. Beat this
batAr vigorously and turn II into >
grc&Sed loaf cake pan; Vt It rise to
twice itA bulk, then bake IN moderate
oven for 20 minutes III you want TO
make II still richer. add little shred
|dcd citron to this recipe when adding
the raisIns and currants). Many
housekeepers mako practice Of bak-
ing such loaf cAke az this every time
they bake bread. AZ 1t dcpletes the
quantity Of bread dough but slightly
and makes delicious cake for sup
pers.
Mock Chile Con Csrne
Coffee Corn Munins
Stewed Pruncg with Cookies
Mock Chile Con Carne: Wash ] pinl
of kidney beans and soak them ir
cold water overnight. Next mornine
cover them with frseh cold water
bring to boil, drain, throw away this
water; cover once more--this time
with boiling water and COOK unit
! the beans are tender. Ope-haif hoiil
before they are done. put into anothel
saucepan tablespoons Of olive oil
add a sweet peppers finely chopped
| fand / small. hot red pepper II yol
wish), 1 large chopped onion and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
BEAN DIsMIs YoR sUrrEI

On thsss crisp nights, when 4 hearth
nrs seems good. ones appetite II keen
er and one naturally feels the need
cf hearty suppsrs. E9g dishes, chslio
dishes and bean dishes soivo the prob
lem Of the housekssper who does not
wtsh to serve meat 1t night ~ well
~ 1t the noon dinner. Try tho bean
dishes In the following two menus:
Bean Stew Marie
Wholewhcat Crumpets
Tea Preserves
Raised Loaf Cake
Bean Stew Marie: cup navy beans.
Y pound salt pork, / can corn. salt,
pepper. Soak the beans overnight in
cold water. In tho morning drain
them and put them In a ke.fle with
quarts OF water and the salt pork.
Boil slowly until the beans are soft,
then add salt and pepper to season and
the can OF corn. Let boil up and serve
very hot. This tastes much like sue
cotash.
Wholewheat Crumpcts: Scald pint
OF milk and add to 1t tablespoons OF
butter and / tablespoon each OF salt
and sugar. When 1t has cooled to the
1uke-warm stage, add u cake OF COM
pressed yeast dissolved In u cup OF
tepid water. Stir In about IA cups
OF wholewheat -four Chat Is. enough OF
these two fours mixed 10 make a
good drop batter). Cover and let rise
| overnight. In the morning stir IL
down. beat hard. and turn 1t into hot
creased muffin rings that have been
placed on a hot creased griddle. (Fn
the rings half full OF the batter; II
will rise to the top OF the rings). Bake
slowly. Then cool and toast on both
sides. Spread at once with butter and
serve hot.
Raised Loaf Cake: Beat the yolks o.
two small eggs until very light, ther
add 10 them n cup OF butter which
has been creamed with / cup OF sugar
stir In 2 tablespoons OF sweet milk.
teaspoon each OF ground nutmeg AM
mace. scant half teaspoon OF bakin,
soda which has been dissolved in
very little hot water, cup OF ligh
bread dough. the stif1y whipped white
OF the 2 Aggs. and X pound OF mike
raisins md currants which have bee,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTEBOOK
The Park Ave. News.
By Lee Pape.

Weather. Posserbly better prober-
ly verse.
Spoarts. Pubs Simklns got puntch-
ing bag for Crissmas but It makes 30
mutch noise in the house wen he
punches 1t that he says he's sorry he
got It In the ferst place on account
OF ony being allowed to use It wen no.
body objects to the noise, being never
so far.
Sissiety. Among thoss who wish
they had got more and diffrent Chriss-
mas presents arc Mr.. Benny Potts. Mr.
Sid Hunt, MA Leroy Shooster and Mr.
Ed Wernick.
Pome by Skinny Martin
Patent the Ideer.
II your parents doubt you washe'
your face
AS good as you was able frunt and reel
And you wunt to prove you dident ski
a lecture,
Jest leeve little soap inside ono ear
Household Hints. You can plug Vi
leek in a waiter pipe with chewing
gum and thus pervent food, but no
| for long.
Bizzniss and Financial. Benny Pott