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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Many Ways to
Help Jobless

ployed, and a record WIS kept of the
replies and addresses, with the result
that large number of days Of work
were secured for the most needy.
In Fort Wayne, Ind, advertisements
were published In the newspapers, and
the unemployed were asked to fill out
and send In blanks. These were turned
over to the local employment agency.
and local industries secured the help
they needed.
1903 Agencies Work In New York.
Kearney. N. j., has an agent out
every afternoon, covering the town.
with several helpers, In automobiles
They visit buildings under construc-
ton, look over streets being paved. and
call at all industrial plants and rail-
road shops, offering the cooperation of
the local employment bureau, and as
certaining exactly what kind of help
Is needed
In New York city 103 social agencies
have co-operated In relief work for the
central bureau Of registration to act as
clearing mouse.
Pittsburgh contractors and employ
ers have been urged to keep one or
two men In each family on the pay roll
and to hire to large extent those llv-
ing In the city who have dependents.
Each ward In Rockford, ILL.,, has n
committee with the two aldermen as
chairmen. These committees In turn
have organized precinct committees
with a member in charge of each city
block. Personal contact like this has
resulted In very successful campaign
to provide Jobs and relieve distress.
the report said.
Schenectady, N. Y. has taken care
of its own problem by bond issues for
public improvements and the city off,
Gals are enforcing rigidly such ordi-
nances as snow removal, which is done
under city supervision and charged on
, tax bills of all derelict property owners.
More Jobs on Buildings.
Atlanta has formed n club of five
hundred citizens, each of whom has
pledged the building of dwelling to
be rented at reasonable figure. thus
giving employment to many and also
helping the housing situation.
Boston has asked all employers to
increase the number of their employees
by ut least one and us many more as
Is possible.
New London, Conn.,. runs special en-
tertainments in the theaters with local
talent. The unemployed were allowed
to sell tickets and retain a good per-
centage of the proceeds. Civil service
rules are suspended In Cambridge,
Mass, so that many persons can rotate
in the same jobs.
Houston. Texas. maintains q gang of
laborers ranging In number from two
hundred to six hundred paying them
SIPS day, and If they have depend
ents experimenting this by charity
Employers are urged to apply to the
city for labor, which is supplied from
this gang.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
HALF SHAVED BY LIGHTNING
Montana Rancher Only Slightly
Burned by Freak Bolt
From Cleud

Bozeman, Mont.-A bolt Of light
ming played a mean trick on Steve
ODDnnell, Gallatin valley rancher, a
few days ago. 1t struck a hayrack
Oh which he was riding and shaved all
the hair off the right side Of his head,
as clean as razor would have done,
leaving the hair on the left side un-
touched. The flesh was only slightly
burned. O'Donnell was stunned.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Novel Means Adopted to Relieve
Unemployment Situation
Throughout U. S.
DALLAS CHURCHES HELP OUT
Chicago Provides Jobs by Forcing
Householders to Obey Fire Pre-
vention laws-Atlanta Citl-

zen6 Bulld HomeS-
Neutrality-suspicious. means are being
employed by various cities and towns
throughout the United States to pro-
vide work for the jobless, according to
reports collected by Col. Arthur Woods.
head of the organization charged with
carrying on work started BY the recent
national conference on unemployment.
Summaries of these reports show
these means used:
Chicago has made houseto-house
canvass under the direction OF % bat
tnlion fire chiefs 10 compel household
ers TO remove from their premises oil
combustible material and refuse as a
fire prevention measure. This cam-
paign has created many short-time
jobs.
Dallas, Texas, took a church census
Of its population and each householder
was asked If some special odd job,
painting, carpenterlng, gardening or
cleaning could be furnished the unem-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

In many battles with the police They
have carried off property Of all kinds.
even board fences, doors Of houses.
windows from closed dwellings and
benches and chairs from the city
parks. Scores of persons have reported
the theft of chickens. pigs, goats.
sheep, geese ducks and doves. The
increase In crime here Is attributed by
the police to the cold weather and the
shortage of fuel and food.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Married Many Couples.

Fresno, Cal.-Eighteen years and
eleven months to the hour after he
had married his first couple, Judge
George Washington Smith, styled
'Fresno's marrying justice" per-
formed the ceremony here recently
which setarted his three thousandth
pair along llfe's marital highway. OF
his 5000 couples, the Judge says, only
80 have sought divorces.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
BUYS 81. 600 Brass for Gold.

st. Louis.-Fifty pounds of brass
passed gold test applied by John
Miller. assayer and pawnbroker, and
wns bought by him for $1,000. Miller
said the chemicals he used evidently
had been tempered with. The two men
had asked $4,000 for the metnl.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
An Even Break.

"She's girl after his own heart,
Hunter says"
Eyes, and he's a man after teT
money"
'But you know it's whispered on the
quiet that she hasn't any money.
''Well, it's a notorious fact that he
hasn't any heart."-Boston Transcript.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Turkey Hens Fight OFF
Coyote Till Help Comes

Lakeview, Mont.-A farmer
living near here boasts of flock
of turkeys with fighting strain.
He was aroused In the night by
q commotion In the turkey cor
raj and, going out with shot
gun. he found the hen turkeys
flying at bewildered coyote
from all sides In defense Of their
young. Not a turkey was killed,
but the farmer ended the career
of the coyote.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
THIN FRA|L PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE TANLAC
Hundreds of Men and Women All Over America
Appear To Be Physical Wrecks Simply Be-
cause Their Systems Are Starving
for Nourishment.

There hundreds of hn rundown
United States who should strong sturdy and
vigorous with h red blood tngng through their veins and
feeling brmu life and energy they would only profit by the
of others all the United States and Canada and
assist nature to digest the food they by simply taking Tanla
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Are Positively Guaranteed
to Put On Firm Flesh,
Clear the Skin and Increase
Energy When Taken With
Every Meal or Money Back
Double and Single.

Marry him II you will. but b.
warned" the dear friend said. HE
will lead n double llfe."
'Maybe he WILL" responded the
maiden who was no longer In llfe's
spring, "but I'd rather he led double
life than that l led single one
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
SNEAKTHIEvES IN BERLIN
Carry of Everything Loose From
Park Benches to Chickens and
Pigs.

Berlin.-Sneak thieves, who have
been active in the central section of
Berlin nightly for long time, have
extended their operations into every
suburb of the city, and have engaged
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
MElEHyL;!l'lElE 1Tz;ZyIJ1
Confirmed.

Gouxh-Do you see that Ford has In
vented a mechanical COW?
Tatler-Humph should think the
steak had for lunch yesterday was Off
that animal-LOndon Answers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

much Of my time with pains and had it ~
have the doctor every month. One dav
! found little book in my yard in
Guthrie, Oklahoma, and read it through
and got the medicine-Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound-and took
eight bottles and used the Sanatiye
Wash. l at once began to get stronger.
! have got many women to take it lust
by telling them what it has done for me.
l have a young sister whom it has
helped in the same way it helped me.
] want you to know that am friend
indeed, for you were friend in need."
Mrs. GEORGE HARDEE, 1043 Byram
St., Los Angeles, California
Let Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound be friend indeed to you.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

The stern man isn't always behind
IN his business
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

People in hurry will agree with
you. anyway.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
Shave With Cuticura Soap

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no irri-
tation even when shaved twice daily.
One soap for all uses-shaving bathing
and shampoolng. -Advertisement.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

Better good-paying job than low
salaried position.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

hams Veget table
Compound. l have
taken it off and on
for twenty years and
it has helped me
change from a deli
cate girl to a stout
b e al thy WON a n
When l was married
! was sick all the
time until l took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We &c table Com
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11
A FRIEND IN NEED
A FRIEND INDEED
Writes Mrs. Hardee Regardin,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Los Angeles, Calf. ST must tell vo,,
that am true friend to Ivd;a r p;yyi.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

Strengthen The Nerves and In.
vigorate The Body-Easy And
Economical To Take-Results
Surprisingly Quick.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

What lot of heartache Is caused
needlessly
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1922-02-11

A bad temper always slips its bride
sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
COAL TERMINAL IS
 BEING COMPLETED
Government Unloading Facil- itieS at Mobile to Be in
 Use Soon

Mobile, February i7.-(Special.l- Tests of machinery and appliances at the government coal terminal that is so vastly important to Alabama's 8 coal interests. are being made each day under the supervision of Maj. Earle North, in order that units may be put into operation as soon as possible on account of the great de- mand for the terminal service at this port.
 The fire pumps were tested this afternoon, and the unloading tower will be tried as soon as the coal, which is being shipped from the De- Bardeleben mines on the Warrior, for this purpose, arrives.
 Any unit which can be used before the reloading tower is installed will De put into operation. it Is an- nounced. The tower, for which plaus had to be changed a few weeks ago. is still undergoing fabrication at the factory and it will be some time be- fore this unit will be ready for use. The unloading tower will be used. however, as soon as the coal arrives. taking the coal from the barges and placing it in the storage bins. Work at the terminal is being rapidly com pleted and within a short time every thing but the teloading tower will be in place. The machinery is be- ing installed by Bentley and Sons, a Toledo firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Notice to Property Owners

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the as-
 sessment roll or list, prepared in ac- cordance with the law in such cases,
 made and provided under an ordi-
 rance entitled Improvement Ordl- nance No. 139-D; An Ordinance to provide for certain improvements on Sixteenth avenue, south, from the west line of Section 6, Township IS, Range 3 west, to the south line of
 the Birmingham Realty Company's
 First Addition to Birmingham" adopted on August 30, 1921, and con- firmed on September 20, 1921, by the Commission of the City of Birming-
 ham, has been delivered to me and is open for inspection in the office of the City Comptroller, the person au- thorized to make collections of as-
 easements for improvements con- structed under said / ordinance, and that the Commission of the City of Birmingham will meet on 14th day of March, 1922. in the Council Cham Der of the City Hall of Birmingham, at 10 o'clock a. m-, to hear any ob-
 jections, protests or defenses that
 may be filed to such proposed assess
 ments, or the amount thereof. The general character of the im- movements constructed under said ordinance consists of certain asphal- tic concrete and concrete gutter paw ing.
 The streets, avenues, alleys or other highways or portions thereof
 along which said improvements have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Increased Firmness
 Shown in Bond List
Rx Associated Press

New York, February 17.-Increas- ed firmness was displayed by today's bonds market, although final prices in many instances were below high est quotations, the market reflecting the reactionary trend of stocks.
 French isssues were favorably i'm fluenced by the advance of exchange on Paris. and British offerings lost none. of their recent strength. Gains predominated in the liberty series at the close and numerous low priced dom estic rails. especially those or the western and southwestern ter ritories were firm to strong.
 Foreign issues again were most favored in the broad movement. French government 7hs and United Kingdoms of 1922 registered best prices. French municipals and Bel rian, Swiss, Swedish, Chinese. Cuban republic 5s and Mexican government As also were firm to strong. The second. third and fourth As were strongest of the liberty series, Den yer and Rio Grande 5s and Louisville and Nashville and Pennsylvania es were among the higher rails Utli- ties were featured by Western Union As and Pacific Telephone and Tele- graphs 5s at moderate gains
 Foreign bonds and some of the nrominent domestic issues eased with the further pressure against stocks in the later dealings. Total sales par value, s16.275.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Maccabees Review

The Ladies of the Maccabees Ems ley Review, No. IA, delightfully."- en- tertained yesterday afternoon at the Elks Home on Avenue D. The na- ture of the affair was heart dice party and proved most interesting. Several tahle~ were arrapged for the players and the ladies' rar'e-~ this club were tastefully decorated in cut flowers and ferns, while upon each table was placed bonbon dish of red and white hints, carrying out the coll or scheme of red and white. Follow ing a series ns a'. firSt prize, a hand made apron. was won by Mrs. Mary Brumbaugh. while the second prize, a lovely bottle of perfume, was captured by Mrs. -Swygert. The con- solation prize, an exquisite handmade handkerchief. was awarded to Mrs. Exum. Later in the afternoon cake and coffee was served to a large number of guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18

To Whom It May Concern:
 Notice is hereby given that the as- sessment roll or list, prepared in ac- cordance with the law in such cases, made and provided under ap ordi- ance entitled, "Improvement\ ordi- nance No. 145-D: An Ordinance to provide for certain improvements on Cshaba street. formerly Fofty- sixth street, from the north property line of Tenth avenue to the south prop erty line of Eleventh avenue" adopt ed on September 13, 1921, and con firmed on october {, 1921, by the Commission of the City of Brming- ham, has been delivered to me and is open for inspection in the office of the City Comptrolleri the person au- thorized to make collections of as- seasments for improvements con atructed under said ordinance, and that the Commi ission of the City or Birmingham will meet on the 14th day of March. 1922, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Bir- mingham, at 10 o'clock a. m, to hear any objections, protests or de- lenses that may be filed to such pro- posed assessments, or the amount thereof
 The general character of the inn provements constructed under salo ordinance consists of certain grad ing, sidewalks and combined curb and gutter paving.
 The streets, avenues, alleys or other highways or portions thereon along which said improvements have been constructed and the terminal points of said improvements are as follows, to-wit: On Cahaba street formerly Forty-sixth street, from the north property line of Tenth avenue to the south property line of EieV- entb avenue. l.. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk.
 Ae.n-unralh Fehrnary IS, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
VOTE IS CLOSE ON
 PRIMARY RULING
Judges May Have to Specify Position for Which They
 Are Running
By FRED H. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau The Age Herald, 221-2 First National Bank Building


 Montgomery. February 17.-(Spe- ciaI. )-With 12 members yet to hear from, the referendum before the state democratic executive commit tee on the subject of canceling the recent resolution requiring candf- dates for the supreme court, court of appeals and public service com mission to designate the office they seek stands q in favor of the old system and 17 against changing the resolution.
 This information came to the Mont eomery bureau of The Age-Herald by telephone from James H. Webb. chairman, at Mobile, Friday night.
 If five more members vote to can eel the resolution the old system of voting for two will prevail. If seven vote for the new system each candi- date will be required to designate the office he seeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
HOMES FOR SALE
 FRANK B. CLARK sis N. FIST CT. MAIN 6aas
IDLEWILD PARK

Beautiful colonial bungalow. brand new. rooms and bath, extraordinary lot 40N 2s9 feet, tile bath Arcola heat; one of the most beautiful homes in Birmng ham and excellent surroundings; on req sonable terms of only $l.000 cash. $50 month. Home Building Co.,. Inc, 103 N. 2lst St. Main 1872.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
 Walter McPhersOu

Funeral services over the remains of Walter McPherson, who died Thursday morning at his residence. S900 Ninth avenue. Vivian, will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the Wylam Methodist church, the Rev. Mir. Hawkins officiating. The de- caseed was 4s years of age and was a popular member of the Birmingham police department. The following members of this department will act as pallbearers: Hutto. Bobo, Pritch- ett, Duger, J. A Ellard and W. W. Cobb. Interment will be made at Pratt city cemetery, with EchOls & Angwin in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
MODERN. P-To- DATE
FOR SALE SUBURBAN INDEPENDENCE

sidewalks; lots high and drt chicken house. COW barn and garQen spot fenced. all ready to move in Ineeieuook Highlandsi also Includes a youug ter sey COW and 30 Leghorn chickens
 We are building several of these sun brite suburban cottages. get your ap- plication in quick price only Sl.950. compietei reasonable terms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
BAIL IS INCREASED
By Associated Press

New York, February 17.-Bail was raised from s3,oo0 to s50.000 in the cases of each of three alleged buck eteers" indicted in the investigation of Wall street frauds. when they were arraigned before Judge Mul- Iqueen in general sessions court to- right. The prisoners, accused of first degree larceny, entered pleas of not guilty Harry H. Lowey, 24;
 Martin Schlesinger, 25. and Albert sF'riedenberg, 2S. all Bronx residents and members of the firm of Fl. H. Lowey & Co.,, were the accused brokers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
 JAPANESE WILL BAR MRS. MARGARET SANGER
By AssociatetI Prees

San Francisco, February 1.-The Japanese consul here late today an- nounced that instructions had been received from Tokio to refuse to wise a passport of Mrs. Margaret Sanger, Lead of the Birth Control league, who Is in San Francisco preparing to start on tour of the far east. Lack of the wise will prevent her landing in Japan, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
LOTS FOR SALE
10
REA- ESTATE WANTED log

WANTED-To buy or rent about 100 acres with running water place, that to Birmingham. Address k-4s, Age d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Miss BERNEY GILLEN
 Correspondent
 Messages may be phoned to Ellis JeweIry Co.,, Ensley 367.

measuring of the guests height after which each one was charged cents for each foot in height. Later in the evening the rooms were cleared and aancing enjoyed until q late hour Mrs. Smith was assisted in entertain ing by Mrs. H. J. Pierce, Mrs J. A. English, Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs A. c. Kuhn. During the evening sand wiches and coffee were served. The affair was voted a decided success by all present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18

been constructed and the terminal points of said improvements are as fellows. to-wit; On Sixteenth avenue, south. from the west line of Section 6, Township IS, Range west, to the south line of the Birmingham Realty Company's First Addition to Birmingham. L. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age-Herald. February IS. 1922,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Age-Heraid, February IS, 1929.
Notice of Special Meeting of stoclsholders' H1in1ham Water Works Company.

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 1T. 1929;
 Notice is hereby given that speeiat meeting of the stockholders of the BIT, nineham Water Works Co. will be held at the principal office of the company No. 2I14 First avenue, in the city or BIT mingham, Jefferson county. Alabanla; on Monday the goth day Of March, ls2z, at 2 o'clock D. In., for the following purposes l. TO consider and take action upon the following recommendations of its e1srd of directors: (a) To increase It's authorS ized capital stock from two million, i've hundred twenty nine thousand. seven hun nun dred (S252e,7 ,70o) dollars to three million tyenty-nine thousand, seven hundred (S3029 .70O) dollars, such increase amount, H6NI ing to five hundred thousand lSsou,SUU, dollars to be 8 per cent cumulative first preferred stock; (b) If such increase Of preferred stock be duly authorizedi upon the approval and consent of the Alabama public service commission, to authorize the issuance and sale of such stock at not less than par. 2. To consider and take action upon any and all other matters which may properly come before sueh meeting By order of the directors.
 T. B. DAVIS. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
VANTED-TABLE BOY E1perieneed and efficient.
 ADAMS DRUG co.

STOCK CLERK-One who has had pack ing house experience; young man Of high school education preferred; must be quick accurate and steady; perina ncnt position: no unstable man wanted good salary to steady man. See mana ger, 620 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg. Spencer Inc t-aI Cd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Announcements

Announcement has been made that the new electric fixtures of the First Methodist church have arrived and are now being installed. The work oi placing these fixtures is expected to be completed by Sunday and will add materially to the interior of the build ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
ACTION ON FORD BID

Gadsden, February 17.N(Speciai.) A mass meeting has been called for Saturday night at the court house al 7:3O to take action on the Henry Ford offer for Muscle Shoals proJects There is considerable feling among the peopIe here and 1t is not at all friendly to the Alabama Power com naUV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18
Lra u S MInters of Ressemer will

Mrs. J. S. Winters of Bessemer will be hostess this afternoon at the Sat urday afternoon affair of the Wood ward Golf and Country club. Games of bridge will commence promptly at 3:15 o'clock and all starting on time will be given extra credits. Cards will be the diversion of the afternoon until 4:15 o'clock. after which danc- ing will be enjoyed until 6 p. m. All members of the club are requested to be present.