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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-02

ALB cNl Will llDWeEy GU
quencs. Through the Middle Ages
the office Of public crier was likewise
held In high esteem. but as commerce
expanded the position deteriorated
until eventually h4wkers and en,-
ployed apprentices took over the
greatest part Of his work, making
their announcements directly to the
public.
Prcss Advertising Noisclesa.
In this connection it is interesting
to note that the average city Of me-
d4eval times was not the quiet haven
romance has painted 1t, but was quite
as noisy u any modern metropolis.
Compared to the in~cessant, raucous
clamor of the Atreet hawkers and up
roar OF our twentieth century street
prentices Of those days, indeed, the
traffic In probably mild. Press adver-
tising az greatly mitisated the noise
Of u modern cities. Back in the
eighteenth century people lived in a
perpetual babel. OF advertising.
The birth OF Press advertising dates
from 1877 when William Caxton in.
PRODUCED his printing press into Eng
land. He started out by printing ad-
vertisinE posters and pasting them on
the wallis Of taverns, town halls, and
churches. where they created q ire
mendous5 sensation. Printed pamph-
lets and sheets were the next step un-
til the Civil var between Charles /
and Cromwell. whom the need for
newss concerning the combatantS Of
both sides became so acute that week
ly Journals came into existence ASIA
matter, Of course 1t .is recorded that
one Nathaniel Butter was the first
editor to accept q trade announcer
ment,, thereby %inventing one OF the
greatest sources of revenue ever
known.
The importance of Mr.. Buffers ex-
ample was not lost upon his Il COL
leagues, and the acceptance OF trade
announcements soOn became a gener-
el practice. Even the early American
journals contained advertisements Of
merchandise, such as Tobacco, boots,
horses, and slaves. All OF these were
Of extremely modest size, seldom oc.
cupying more than four or five lines
OF ~lncofsptcuous print. At that time.
no one dreamed Of the possibility OF q
full-page I'D. Indeed, the develop
mont Of advertising on q large scale
was due less to the ingenuity OF men
than, to accident.
In his book on Scientific Distribu-
ton" MI. Charles Frederick Hisham
tells an amusing story Of how an early
publisher Of the New York Lsdxer,
MI. Robert Bonner, happened 70 ais
cover h value OF q large-spaced I'd.
Mr.. bonner, 1t seems. wrote a modest
Advertisement Tor the New York Hsr-
aid containing only eight words
Read Mrs. southworth's New story
In the Ledger" and marked II for
one line. His penmanship was SO H.
lleg!ble, however. that the Herald mis-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-02

In ancient days. He was a parsonage
who made his. rounds in state accom-
panied by a musician and delivered
his announcements with flowery elo-
quencs. Through the Middle Ages
the office Of public crier was likewise
held In high esteem. but as commerce
expanded the position deteriorated
ployed apprentices took over the
greatest part of his work.. making
their announcements directly to the
public. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
WhereLalu Dispenses Justice Burglars Loot an Iron Safe
Approximately $95O Loot Taken From Courthouse Safe by Felons During Week. End Finger Prints
 Point to Possible Solution

Picking the lock of the safe in the offices of the county board of edu- cation at the court house, yeggmen escaped with $500 in liberty bonds and about $50 in checks. cash and stamps, between closing time Satur- day and early Monday morning.
 The robbery was discovered about 7:3o o'clock yesterday morning by Miss Lucy Brown, stenographer, who was first to reach the office. The office of the board is situated. in the basement of the courthouse and Miss Brown stated that when she entered all the doors and win dows were locked. It is believed the burglars entered through tram som over. an unused door which was found raised.
 The stolen bonds were the prop erty of Prof. E. B. Erwin, assistant superintendent of education, and Miss Berna Robinson. stenographer for Dr. N. R. Baker. county super intendent, Prof. Erwin lost $500 worth. The remainder of $400 lost by Miss Robinson represented say ipgs of years of work
 The safe robbers also took s15 in cash which Prof. Erwin as treasurer was holding for the Brotherhood class of the Eleventh avenue Metho- dist church and s15 in cash the prop erty of the board of education. About $15 in checks were also stolen.
 Apparently working at leisure the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

thieves pilfered the nearby desks of J. E. Cook, manager of the Truck Growers Association; T. J. Jordan. county agricultural agent, and Miss Flora D. Shelby home demonstration agent. From MT. Cooks desk about s5 in stamps and small change was taken.
 Overlook s5
 The yeggfnen missed ss7 in bonds and cash, the property of ]. M. Far ris, an employee of the office. pr. Baker stated that the board of edu- cation never keeps more than few dollars in the safe.
 The board of education safe is not intended to be burglar proof as 1t Is only a fire proof metal case in which the records are kept. Both the outer and inner locks were forced with a sharp instrument. All the books and papers were placed in the safe and no trace of the burglar was left except finger prints.
 The sheriffs office which is around the hall was notified and deputies w. A, Disheroon and P. c. Cole were assigned to investigate the case. Finger prints were ob- tained and will be used for compari- son at the city bureau of identifica- tion.
 Although there is a watchman on duty at all hours of the night in the courthouse. officials say 1t is possi- ble to pass through one of the many entrances without being noticed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Purchasing Agents Ask Brokers to Meet
 Them "Wednesday

Purchasing agents division of the Chamber of Commerce has extended invitation to meet with them next Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the chamber auditorium to the fol- lowing: All manufacturers agents. brokers. local representatives and branch agencies doing business In Birmingham.
 The object. Is to secure, a list of what these various representatives handle so that the data may be com piled for information of the pur- chasing agents. The data is expect ed to be placed In book form. The purpose of this step is to enable trade with those who do business in Birmingham. The purchasing agents take the position that trade in Bir- ming ham is best promoted through knowledge of what those doing busi- ness in Birmingham have to sell.
 The invitation is to all brokers. factory agents and the like, and 1t is requested that they all attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MARTINS WORDS HAD
 NO CHARM FOR LAWSON

Unaccompanied by his staunch friend, the chicken shake, J. H Law son, was arraigned in police court Monday to answer charges of dis orderly conduct brought against him by s. Kline, 902 Thirteenth street. the result of which he received fine of $25 and cost. which he was unable to pay.
 Lawson was arrested by Officers Wiseman and Eiland Sunday night. 9 short distance from the Kline resi- dence and was found. upon being searched, to have a chicken snake measuring five feet. coiled around his waist.
 Lawson is alleged to have demand ed admittance to Klines home and also to have conducted himself in a disorderly manner while on his prem ises. R. G. Lawson, who was arrested with J. H. Lawson on similar |charge, was discharged. The snake is still at the city jail, warden's office. the officials there being at a loss to know what to do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
GODFREY GOLDMAN DIES AZ TER BEING
 ILL MANY MONTHS
Death Came Only a Few Days After That of Mrs. Gold man, Whose Death De-
 cured May 6

Godfrey Goldman, who for a num- Der Of years has been prominent in the business and civic circles of Bir- mingham died In his home on Han over circle at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His end came after an illness lasting, several months.
 MT. Goldman was born in Opelika. in June, 1876, and he had been a resident of Alabama all his life. His youth and early manhood were spent in Montgomery. About 20 years ago he removed to Birmingham, and from then until his death he was actively engaged In business here. For the last 12 years he had been in the real estate and insurance firm of Meyer & Goldman, which was recently changed to Meyer. Goldman & Engel.
 During the war he was an en- thusiastic worker in the various war activities, being a colonel in the Birmingham allied armies. He was a member of several fraternal and civic organizations and was a prime mover In the organization of the Hillcrest Country club, and served as president during the first two
 
 terms of it's existence. The club, in appreciation of his successful ef- forts in It's behalf. voted to name the body of water on the club gr ounds Godfrey Goldman Lake,"
 The remains will be sent to Mont gomery this morning at 9:17 o'clock, and the body will be inferred in the family plot there. The funeral will be held in Montgomery this after noon. The active pail bearers will be the following: Sam Adler, Leo K. Steiner. Ralph Fies. Max Fies, David s. Meyer, D. W. P. Engel, V. Hugo Marx. Herbert Levy and Dr. F. F. Solomon. The following will act as honorary pail bearers; Henry Moog. Sidney Gassenheimer. Meyer Gerson, Terry T. Griel and Julian Gibeon. all of Montgomery.
 MT Goldman's death came short ly after that of his wife. Mrs Blanche c. Goldman. who died Sat urday. May 6. He is survived by two sons. Godfrey Goldman, Jr., and David Goldman. one daughter, Rosa mond Goldman. and two sisters, Mrs Eugene Fies, Jr.. of Birmingham, and Miss Lillian Goldman of New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

day was receiving congratulations from numerous friends from Birming- ham and surrounding districts, some of whom were no doubt inquisitive as to his policies in the appointment of deputies in the office following confirmation and the arrival of his commission.
 Maj. Charles Allison. district court clerk, who accompanied Mr. kenna- mer to Washington and whose in fluence In securing his nomir- ~'n was very instrumental as admitted by friends of MT. Kennamer, did not return and Is not expected to return before tomorrow.
 Mashal H. A. Skeggs, the incumbent is due to retire on or about June 1. When asked what he knew regarding the. appointment of a successor to the marshalship stated that he knew nothing moAe than Washington dis patches reported. but that the office would be "spick and span" for the new marshal on June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
MOVIE WEEKS DESIGNATED BY
 CITY FATHER

D. E. McLendon. president of the city commission. yesterday ofh- cially proclaimed the week begin ming May 22 and ending May T official Motion Picture Week" in Birmingham. In the proclamation Commissioner McLendon urges recreation by seeing moving pie lures at all time and especially during this week as a token of the value of the film art to the recreationaI life of Birmingham"
 The official proclamation fol- lows:
 .Ts the Citizens of Birmingham;
 Recreation, a word which ad- mirably expresses the meaning. is an indispensable part of the life If every citizen or resident of Bir- mingham. claim for Birmingham that she has no superior for hard. consistent work in creating ma teriai and civic values. But in he processes, the mental and nervous energies of our people are used up and they must be re-created.
 Accordingly, I hereby proclaim the week of May 21-z7 Motion Picture Week as . token of the value of the film art to the recre- ationaI life of Birmingham. Under the official inspection of the city government, motion pictures are entitled to consideration as one of the established forms of the city's playlife. Let all enjoy them selves by seeing at least one pro duction on the screens during the week hereby set apart for the pur- pose.
 Given under my hand this the 18th day of May. 1922.
 ID. E. MLENDON,
 President. City Commission of
 Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
EDUCATION TOPIC
 OF HARRIS IN RADIO BROADCAST SPEECH
Alabama Power Company h. vltes Presbyterian Campaign
 Speaker to Use Plant in Reaching Hearers

An event of more than unusual interest was the address given by radio last night in the interests of Christian education. The speaker was Paul Harris, Jr., of Louisville. Ky. connected with the effort now being successfully completed In the southwest to raiseS$2, ,0o0 for the colleges of the Southern Presbyteri- an church. The effort Is being most happily completed, there remaining only about s24o,o0o to be raised to make the s2.o0,ooo fund secure.
 . Mir. Harris was invited by the Alabama Power company to make the address. when 1t was learned what interest was being taken in the matter by large numbers of the people of the south. The sending sta ton here at 1921 Powell avenue IS equipped to broadcast messages over a large area and the desire of those having the work in charges IS to hiring to the people everywhere the hest message that can be brought on all matters of general interest.
 MT. Harris said in part: When A matter has won the attention or 50 people in any community, It may be said to be popular. when tnls same matter has been brought 10 the attention of 50 people 1t Is important. When 1t has reached the attention of 5000 people it is of the great est import. The matter Of the prop CT handling of the young life and Ats infinite resources has been prousnp to the attention of not 5o0,0o0 people oriv hut to the minds of more than 50 GO 900 of the citizens of our lana
 Further-it has been shown that neculiar methods of education do not take the place of proper prln- ciples and the search has been Tor those principles which, when put into the life of the youth. will estao- fish their conduct and husband thsif energies Such principles are those on which our nation has been founo- ed. They are the principles enun- ciated from our pulpits and breatneo in our prayer. They are the prih- ciple found on our dollars; the prih- ciple that God Is real and worthy or trust and that His will Is the SUI preme will for the universe ana TOT every individual In 1t.
 So poignant has become the ieei- ing that these principles are true that the. thinking people have al most as one. begun to desire new statement of these worthy prlneIpies of the founders of our land. Ines have greatly desired cnristiah euu
 ca ton and desiring 1t haze set aDoue finding it." ,
 Mir Harris then preceded to mention various attempts to awake the nation to action for the incuI- eating of these principles in, child : hood, enumerating efforts in the south. He closed with the state ment that as long as the God fearing people of the world can and Will train their descendants in righteous ness, so long will the nation ana the world be safely guided In It's up ward progress through the ages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
FUNERAL TODAY OF
 LOCKJAW VICTIM

Funeral services of Robert Clelland, aged IS years. who died at Hillman hospital Sunday morning at o'clock, as a result of an attack of tetanus and lockjaw. from wound in his foot, caused by nail. will take place Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from the First Baptist churAh of Pratt City. Rev. T. c. wyatt. pastor of church. will officiate at the ceremonies In- terment will be made in Fraternal cemetery.
 Deceased leaves his parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Clelland. Pratt City, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Johnson of Detroit and Mrs. M Miller of Pratt City, also five brothers. Pall bearers will be members of his Sunday school class of the First Baptist church Pratt City.
 : The wound in young Cleiland's. foot which caused his death. was caused when he stepped on nail while at work on the Vivian school building now being erected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16

Shook, Borden Burr Jay smish, Donald Conner, Oscar Wells c..scs Burke, Frank E. Spain, G l.. Moseley, M. F. Messer. NJ M. Ullmsn. and R F. Chadwick, chairman. and J. r'rafE Rushton. vice chairman. as ex-officio members
 The executive committee was aiI- thorized by the general committee 10 take whatever action which ii may deem necessary for the succes@fsIls conduct of the campaign 1t wfs also stated that statement embndv- ing the needs Of the schools and the consequent necessity for the bonds and additional tax levy, will be tssifcd at once and published
 It was pointed out by one of the speakers at the meeting that very large portion of the property witffn the city limits of Birmingham Ifs owned by non-residents. and that'so far not a voice from one of theFe nonresident property owners had been raised against the bond issue. all apparently recognizing that the bonds would eventually cause an in- crease In property values that would more than offset the increased taxa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Yeggman, Recovering
 From His Wound,
 Committed to Jail

William M. Edison, one of three men who. shot Officer $. S. Crabtree. of the Ensley police department, near the. fairgrounds n few weeks ago, was placed in the county jail yesterday on a charge of assault with intent to murder. His bond was placed at s2.0o0.
 Faison has been in the Hillman hospital recovering from a bullet wound received just above the heart in a spectacular battle with the police the day after Officer crabtree was injured. Charles same time has been taken back to same time ha been taken back to Virginia to begin 35 year sen- tence for robbing the bank of Glas- gow. Va. The third man made good his escape.
 Officer Crabtree, who had a hard struggle for life has sufficiently re- covered to leave the hospital. His partner, Officer A. l.. Appling. was with him at the time he was shot. They had apprehended the three men as suspicious characters and burglary tool found in their posses sion led to the presumption that they were safe blowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
BIRMINGHAM IRON
 HAS RECONQUERED.
 ITS EVERY FIELD
Eastern Trade Journals Call Attention to Its Inroads. Increasing Melt May
 Be Necessary


 Northern industrial journals are commenting on unusual movements cf Alabama pig iron,
 The irnermost east has been ln- .vaded by Sloss- Sheffield pig iron stored in yards at Providence, R. l., before the depression.
 Speaking of this strategical posi- ton the Journal of Commerce says;
 Alabama iron can be delivered Ut Connecticut points for s26.70. fig ing si7.50 at Alabama furnace, where as eastern Pennsylvania iron costs s2s.06 and Buffalo iron s27.46.
 New England consumers have taken advantage of the lower Ala bama iron prices
 Another movement calling for com ment is that of 15.o00 tons of basic iron sold to steel maker in the Youngstown district.
 Alabama iron has also gone into Virginia for pipe makers in consid- erable tonnages and into the Phila- delphia district and to New Jersey pipe makers In large quantities.
 Pacific coast has been taking Bir- nngham iron to the exclusion of other iron for months. the dema nd from that section being a contin- uous one. A vessel out of Mobile last week carried 1,500 tons.
 Large Line Iron
 Sloss- Sheffield iron made at Shet- field has been going for some time into the Chicago, St. Louis and far western markets at distinct advantage over other irons because carried up the Tennessee river i- barges. The freight saving by barse line Is estimated at si.50 ton. Shef- field iron also has a freight ad- vantage over Birmingham iron of fo to 80 cents by rail.
 Since April 1. Alabama pig iron has reconquered every competitive point heretofore served and it's spectacular entrance into the Youngstown dis trict has shown it's capablity of go- ing everywhere In competition with other markets where there is a real demand
 Furnace Resumption
 Sloss- Sheffield company's second stack at North Birmingham will be making iron by Sunday if not before
 The Sloss- Sheffield will probably a little later. The company is known to have made large bookings both very recently and in April.
 Absolute minimum of Birmingha m market is st7.5o. with two makers selling nothing under SIS and two makers asking $lS.50 for the fourth quarter.
 Large Pipe Lettings
 Very recent bookings of the United States Pipe company total over 2o,- 900 tons. especially large orders De- ing 5000 tons for Atlanta. 1000 for Milwaukee and 1,5oo for Akron. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Bond Enthusiasts Stage
 Whirl,Uind Campaign Executive Committee Favoring $5,OO0,O0O Bond Issue for City Schools Named With Personnel to
 Further Success of Proposals

Plans for the conduct of the cam paign to secure an issue of s5,0o0, 900 of bonds for the schools of Birming- ham were made at a meeting of the committee of which R E. Chadwick is chairman, held at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock Monday. An executive com mittee of l2 was appointed, publicity committee named. and a chairman of the speakers bureau selected. 1t was decided to wage an aggressive campaign during the re- mainiug five working days before the election.
 Chairman Chadwick presided at the meeting and practically all the mem bers of his committee made short talks, outlining their ideas of the manner In which the campaign should be conducted. Public meetings are 10 be held In all sections of the city, It was stated. in order that the people may fully understand the is- sue and the necessity for favorable action upon the bonds and the addi- tiohal tax levy.
 The committee named to have full charge of the campaign is composed of the following members: P. G..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Glue Pedestrian
 Chance, Is Good
 Safety Week Slogan


 Safety Week" began in Birming- ham yesterday. It will be observed d here throughout the week ending May 20. Placards with timely warn ings to autoists and pedestrians have been tackled on poles over the city by members of the traffic squad. under Sergeant W. W. Brent.
 The following are the tips" on the cards:
 Cross the street at the corner Look before you cross.
 Drive carefully.
 Always give hand signals. Test your brakes.
 Give the pedestrian a chance. Watch the car ahead.
 Slow down at crossings. Obey the law.
 Re prepared for emergency It Is the purpose of the traffic de- partment to inculcate In motorists the idea of safety always Many ac- cidents now happening could be avoided by careful thinking and care full driving. 1t Is pointed out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Independent Are ReadyFor Big Series
 With Gadsden Club

The Birmingham Independents, led by George Kircher will leave wednes- day morning for Gadsden, where they are booked to play series of two games with the Gadsden Greyhounds Wednesday and Thursday.
 Following the two-game series with that club they will return to Birmingham to perfect their train- ing for a tour of South Alabama, which starts with Camden, May 22.
 The lineup for the Independents in the game against Gadsden will be Snyder, ss., Kircher, 2b, Berkowitz, 3b., Freedman. l. f.. Norton, C. f., Clay ton, r. f., Carnes. h., Marston, C., Ardis. pitcher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-16
Jitney Operatiue Robbed by Patron;
 Police Jail Suspect

William warllck, a negro 1itney driver of Edgewater. was held up ana robbed late Sunday night Of szo, on the Edgewater road by Isaac Gordan,. negro, officers state According 10 reports from police the Gordan negro ia alleged to have asked Williams 10 take him to Edgewater. and upon r->.rg his destination. is alleged .o have drawn a knife and demanded Williams money
 The Williams negro immediately notified the police and Gordan was arprehended a few hours later by Captain English. Officers Fable. Mur- phy and Tyler and placed in the county jial.