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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

Let Q. Q. 8. Give You Al Angelic 6k1nt mon sense to simply treat the siin. A bottle of s. s. s. will prove to you what Is happening In your blood. S.S.A is a scientific blood cleAnser.-it drives out the impurities which cause eczema. letter. rash. pimples. boil:, blackheads, hlotches and other skin eruptionS- When these impurities are driven out. you can't stop several very nice thingp from happening. Your lips turn nat- urally rosy. Your eyes sparkle, your complexion clears It becomes beau tifui. Your face lookr like that of . prosperous. ruddy. well-fed. refined gentleman. or If you arc woman, your complexion becomes the real kind that tho whole world so admires- S.s.s. is also . powerful body builder be- cause 1t builds new and more blood coils. That's why 1t fills out sunken cheeks. bony neels. thin limbe. helpe regain lost flesh It costs little te have this happen to you. s. Q. 2. e cold at all drug stores. in two ulSoe, The larger sise is the moro sconomienA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
South Alabama
 League
nApGER WINS CAME

Selma. August 16.-(Special.)- Badger first sacker and Selma pilot, broke up an extra inning game here today with Camden, when he drove In Jones for the winning run in the eleventh with the score 2 and 2. Mott, Selma's twirler, pitched n good game. but support failed him at times counting for Selma's four err TOTS. Score: R. H. E. Camden ... 900 900 10l 00-- 10 0 Selma .... 900 101 900 01-- 3 10 4
 Batteries: Lewis and Carter; Mott and Murphy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

The Age-Herald maintains special rep resentatives in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. l.. D. McCollum, corre- spondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer 1072. Eugene S0uthwick. S23M N. 18th St., Room No. 6, Cir culation Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Common Sense
 About Eczema and Eruptions!
Here's Something AboutS. S.S That You'll Be Glad to Hear.

You might just as well know it righ now.-the cause of skin eruptiona pimples, blackheads. boils and co ons is right in the blood. There is no get- ting away from it. Science has proved 1t. We prove 1t. You can prove 1t.
 When the cause of skin troubles and eruptions Is in the blood, 1t isn't con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

ing as models will be an interesting event, the choice having been nude by popular vote. The queens gown will be a creation of art and beauty and her appearance will be of wide interest.
 Community Day
 Community Day will be held at the McAdory High school on August Sl. and according to plans the event will be one of widespread interest. The program for the day will include speaking by distinguished educators of the county and members of the county board of education and teachers.
 The event will be for the benefit of the school which needs two more additional rooms to furnish adequate facilities for the pupils for the com ing school year, states J. w. Leg gett, chairman of rural affairs for Bessemer Chamber of Commerce, who is acting as chairman of the day program.
 Kiwanis Club
 Bessemer Kiwanis club at it's luncheon meeting Wednesday heard Dr. w P. Price, pastor of the First Baptist church, in very interest Ing tdlk on ne IoWer ol thS Da'7 lot" John Perry made a humorous speech that was very much en- joyed.
 The Kiwanians decided that they would hold their luncheon next week at Camp Chippewa while the last boys camp of the season was in progress, provided the Rotary club Joined them. Arrangements and plans were made for the entire club to attend the luncheon to be given in Birmingham in honor of George H. Ross. the Kiwanis international president, who will be a visitor to the city at that time, on September 8.
 Election Officers Named
 The city election for mayor ana board of aldermen who were nom mated in the spring primary will b, held on September Is. The follow ing will serve as election officers at the usual voting places in the city:
 First ward, Giangrossa's store on Carolina avenue and Nineteenth street; H. P. Lipscomb, Miss Mamie Bell, Mrs. Anna Bainbridge. man. agers; R. M Boyd. w. C. Paden. clerks. and George D. Patton, re- turning officer.
 Second ward Conrad Moorer, w. E. Surratt and Jap Bryant, managers; Fred Bass, Miss Helen Rodenberg, clerks, w. H. Harrison, returning of- ficer.
 Third ward: Long's store on Twentyseventh street: Earl Long. Ross Thomas and George Glenn, managers; Arthur Green and Jim Ross, clerks; D. l.. Fulton, returning officer.
 Fourth ward, wright's store on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Chicks Buy Two
 From, Clarksdale
By Briggs

Memphis. August 16.-(special.)- )-- Underwood, shortstop. and Miller. first baseman of the Clarksdale Cot ton States league, have been pur- chased by the Memphis club. It was announced tonight Manager Ab- bolt stated thaat he would not call either player this season unless there was an injury on the Memphis team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

At the mid week services held at the First Baptist church last night 1t was decided to postpone the an- nual election of officers for the com ing year until Sunday morning, when the matter will be brought be- fore the congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
FULTON-MISKE BOUT
 POSTPONED AWHILE

St. Paul. Minn.. August 16.-Post- ponement until Friday night. August 25, of the 10-round no-decision bout between Fred Fulton, Minneapolis heavyweight, and Billy Miske of St. Paul, was announced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Aliss schwabacher, Returns

Miss Adele Schwabacher has re-. turned home from Newark. N. J., where she was delightfully."- enter :; tained as the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. A. Stern. During her visit Miss Schwabacher spent some time in New York where she was exten- sively entertained. Numbers ~ of elaborate dinner parties were given in her honor by friends and sight seeing parties. She witnessed the production of number of the new est plays. 'The Spice of 1922" 1t the Winter Garden theatre she found particularly pleasing and xiegfeid's Follies.
 Regarding the fashions fo. the winter she says that the skirts will be down to the ankle, that they are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
ANDALUsIA SWEEPS SERIES

Montgomery. August 16.-(Special.) Andalusia made clean sweep of a, four-game series here this afternoon by defeating Montgomery 4 to B. the game being one of the prettiest played here this season. The Or phans' had several chances to score but poor management was responsi- ble for the runs failing to come across.
 slick" Moulton held the Packers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

formerly occupied by the Highland Grocery company, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 Q. m. until 9 D. m. Fancy articles, home canned fruits, cakes, ice cream, watermelon, cold drinks and various other commodi- ties will be offered for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Personals

Mrs. J. A. McEachern and little son, Lloyd, have returned to their home in Wellsville, N. Y, having been called to this city on the ac- count of the death of Mrs. Me- Eachern's father, A. c. Davis. ST.
 MT. and Mrs. R.. F. Moseley and son, Robert Moseley, Jr., are on visit to Blount Springs.
 Mrs. J. T. Kent and Miss Mary Baxley have returned from months stay at Choccp Springs.
 Walter Driggers Is quite i'll tt the T. c. l. infirmary.
 Miss Fife Kimbal of Montezuma, Ga, Is the guest of Mrs. H. W. Sparks on Avenue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

l.. L. Lockwood will leave Thurs day for Cincinnati for a vacation.
 pr. and Mrs. c, w. Mcdonald have as thsir guest Miss Elisabeth Block CT of Chattanooga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Who Puts Up the Money?

"It's a fine idea" said Jim Booher enthusiastical- ly, to whom Joe Maxwell hai been explaining the essy Trustees System loan pan. ''Who puts up the honey for it?'
 Workers" answered Joe br afly - workers - just ike you and me. In fact, I'm one of them.
 Thousands ot average met and women have in- ve ed part of their sav- ings in it and built up loan fund--and are still bun ding it. That's the only source of capital we have eTsly penny is furnished by bona fide partners and CO., ope ators.
 Sometimes we are bor- TON ITS, ourselves, as well as slareholders, but we are on exactly the same footing as outside borrowers. Any 5 honest worker, whether he is member or not, can borrow from Trustees Sys- tenn
 Oh, we have a wonder tul organization, I tell you, and it's getting bigger and better every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Bridee Club Entertalned

Mrs. Guy Wilson entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her home on Clarendon avenue Wednesday afternoon with a delightful party. The prizes, -silver bracelets, were awarded to Mrs. s. w. Wright and to Mrs. A. H. Rickart
 Refreshments were served at the close of the game to the guests who included the members of the club and number of other guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

The firsa woman with sovereign authority was Semiramis, queen of Assyria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

being worn in New York much longer. Black Is particularly smart and the sleeves of the most expen- sive gowns are the most important part of the costume, being very long and in some instances long and flowing and reaching the lower hem of the skirt. Of course this is an extreme style.
 She brought home a number of imported articles from Chinese shop, among them a vase with an ivory chain and filled with exotic flowers, and a number of rare pieces of hand painted ware. Miss Schwa- bacher spent one month in the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

Eighth avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets: Henry Pal mer, c. w. Nixon, John Aired man. agers; Steve Durick, Grady Batson clerks; w. H, Harrison returning of- ficer.
 Fifth ward, Jonesboro, Clowdus store: G. E. Brown. Mrs. Lula Mc- Corkle. Mrs. B. E. Ingram. managers: John Jones, L. E. Coughlin, clerks; John Ashworth, returning officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
Luncheon for Nils. Maxwell

Miss Emogene Maxwell. lovely young bride-elect, Is being showered with charming courtesies by her friends. Among the pretty events planned in her honor was the bridge luncheon given Tuesday by Miss Doris Lewis.
 Miss Maxwell was presented by the hostess with a beautiful silver bud vase and Mrs. John O'Roke.s a vis- itor in the city. who was beautiful Frances McCampbell of Bessemer. shared the honors of the occasion with Miss Maxwell and was presented with bud vase of similar design.
 A delicious luncheon was served and games of bridge followed. The prize was awarded to Mrs. w. D. Hodgkins and was presented by her to the honoree. The guests who enjoyed this delightful party were Miss Willie Lee Smith, Miss Virginia Williamson, Miss Emogene Maxwell Mrs Golan Buck. Mrs. John O'Rouke. Mrs. Paul Ragsdale and Mrs. w. C.. Hodgkins.
 number of delightful affairs will be given this week for Miss Max we'll, among them a bridge party tomorrow by Miss Helen Rodenberg at her home on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17

ing as models will be an interesting event, the choice having been nude by popular vote. The queens gown will be a creation of art and beauty and her appearance will be of wide interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-17
CIa.. Picnic at wet L.ke

CAesb AAcmAr - WSe A1~Ac
 The class members of 1917 of Bes- semer High school held a reunion picnic last night at West Lake. The party met at the First Methodist church at o'clock and motored out to the lake where swimming and dancing and delightful basket lunch were enjoyed In the party were MT. and Mrs. Henry Evans. Mrs. Denson Bently. MT. and Mrs. Howard Shirley. Mrs. Elizabeth Seymour Grove. Miss Narcisa Norwood. Miss Euyn Chisenhall, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Lofts Barron and Frank Scott. Alvin Bailey and Stanley Baird and Mrs. Stinsonf
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
New Crop Months
InCOttOn Decline
Is to SO Points
But May Closes at a Nc, Adj
vance of : Points: Ten
dencv Toward Increased
Premiums on Old Crops

There were violent fluctuations in
the cotton market yesterday, although
the net price changes were not par
ticularly broad The feature was the
tendency toward increased premiums
on old crops as compared with new
of July against sales Of new crop de-
liveries, suggesting that trade interests
who had hedges in the summer posi-
tion were becoming easy because of
a sitter basis for spot cotton in the
South and were transferring them into
the later month contracts.
Aside from that an opentng.docl,ne wa.
followed by advances reports Of con-
tinued rain causing further DELAYS in the
report from the Weather Bureau failed to
bring in moro fresh buying prices turned
easier under realizing or liquidation. May
oqssd met we1. 20 OF p9s nnIn b"
lower, With the more active new crop
months showing net losses Of IS to Sc
points.
The gossip accompanying advance. in
the. old crop positions which made new
highs for the movement was that the local
stock Of very desirable cotton would prob
ably move quickly into consumption he
tween now and the end Of the summer Tho
rainfall rsported in the Southwest was
ih'4'Ii lIS htti puL u was IhRlf EtH"l ~ "N'
Nil delay the return Of farmers to field
work. Delays are becoming more serious
now that the market is approaching the
end Of May. and every lay of unfaVorablc
weather is ngthening expectations OF a
very low end May condition report.
Yes terdays forecast was for clearing
weather in the West, with showers in East
belt section.
Southern spot markets. as officially re-
ported, we're unchanged to rs points
higher. nearly all of the larger markets be
Ing unchanged, with a still greater volume
81 business The sales officially reported
at the leading markets on Tuesday put it
up q l.ttle over 10. ooo bales; Yesterday they
were mora than 81 900. Exports OF cotton
have crossed the 5000 o0o-bale mark and
are about 10000 bales IN excess OF last
year.
'rhe New York spot market was steady
az an advance OF 10 points to 2l.60c for
middling. No sales were reported.
Range Of prices.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Wheat Averages
Lower as Foreign
Demand Slackens
Market Closes Unchanged to
Ia Cents Net Lower;
May Prices Drop Off
After Touching S1.47M

CHICAGO, May 17.-Although during
much of the time to-day wheat showed
material advance in price for May
delivery, the market, taken as whole.
averaged lower. Reselling on the part
Of foreigners was bearish factor.
The close was unsettled at the same
as yesterdays finish to 1%c down, with
May S145h to SLASH, and July s127A
TO S1.27@. Corn lost lac to A6s4c.
and oats M@Ac to ss@hc In pro.
visions the outcome varied from &c de-
cline to a rise Of SC.
Estimates that the arrivals Of whea.
appeared 70 b4 tho ehief reason al for ,u''' - .
sharp but transient upturn In the value
Of May wheat. After, however. touching
shs7%, -. IT,. the ~ highest level for some time,
20 drop, and at the last was off a l,ttle
as compared with Yesterdays finish To-
day,s actual receipts proved to be 1872 car
loads. instead of l2o, and there were re-
ports that Iowa, Illinois and Indiana points
We're all trying TO sell wheat here. Be
sides vessel carrying 10000 bushels ar
with wheat was reported as on passag e
from Toledo to Chicago. It was said also
that wheat IN tha East was being offered
oo TO 100 below parity with wheat here.
In connection with selling, which from
the outset operated as weight on the
su,y au az snd tou September deliveries. scw1ns
ported Notice was taken. too, Of tho
feeoleness OF the response which liverpool
auo,a.ions made to the sharp upturn yes
Prospects OF larger receipts OF corn tend
oats anu
Accommodating stocks Of lard hero count.
er-oaieuced IN the provision market the
erect OF higher quotations on hogs
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Financial Items

Joseph II. Hirshorn has purchased the
membership In the New York Curb Market
OF William F. Resrdon, deceased for ST.
QUO. which ts new high record price.
Dominick & Dor1inicll and associates
have purchased block OF r. !. du Pone de
Nemours 6 Co. common stock from one Of
the large stockholders OF the company. It
IL understood that this stock shortly Will
be onered to tho public by a selling group.
The Schultz Retail Stores Corporation
reported sales for AprA of sl,74o.Is4.
asanst $1.fo2, $50 IN April last year.
Charles d. Barney 8 Co. sre Offering a
block OF General American Tank Car Cor
poration 7 per cent cumulative preferred
stock at tho market. to yield about per
cent.
At the annual meeting OF the Sinclair
0onsolidated OIL Corporation f. V. r.
Ihayer and J. r. Simpson were added to
the board. Other directors were reelected.
The Middle States Oh Corporation re-
ports the discovery Of we'll IN the
electra field. Texas. making 900 barrels
day. The company holds n subs,antisl
acreage In this new field
At meeting OF the board OF directors
OF the Remington Typewriter COMPANY
Yesterday the following were elected a.
rectors: Eelos W. Cooks. associate director
Cunard Steamship Company. and Thorn as
II. Blodgett, president American Chicle
Company. to All the vacancies oauaed by
the resignations OF Maurice Coster and
Harry r. Stiles
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

tcon,inued from pare fourteen,
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Livestock, Meats, Provisions

IDS ... -. /.
Dressed / a nj b G.
city. ID.
Hogs. 100 lbs i.
D re sse q hogs,
-
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
,VMginia-C carolina
Chemical Changes
Financial Basis
$22,5OO,OOO Bonds To Be
Offered To-day; To Create
New No Par Value Stock:
Will Put Out Debentures

Plans FOR virtual read justment Of
the financial structure of the Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company were re-
vealed yesterday. the major features
Of the program involving tie Offering
to-day Of s22,5oo,ooo of the company's s
hrrt mortgage twenty FIVE year 7 per
cert sinking fund bonds and the for
nation of banking group to under
write an Issue of s12.5oo,ooo fifteen
year IA per cent convertible sinking
fund debentures
The project also calls for q change In
the 279,s44 shares of common now out
standing from a 500 par value to a
nopar value basis and the creation Of
a3,e61 shares Of no-par value non
voting Class + common stocks, accord
ing to information obtained in the
financial district. A meeting of stock
holders to vote on the program is un-
Gerstood to be scheduled for June p
TO vote on details OF the program.
the offering price on the first mort
gage bonds has been fixed at 98&. to
yield approximately 7.l2 per cent.
Their distribution will be handled by
syndicate organized by Blair & CO.,
Inc; Hallgarten & Co, the Equitable 9
Trust Company and the Chase Securi-
ties Corporation. The debentures are
to be offered to the stockholders pres
entity at eS and interest by the same
group.
The financing provides for the pur-
chase or retirement at or before ma
turity of all the company's existing
funded obligations, comprising Sill
100000 frat mortgage 5 per cent bonds,
due December /, 1923; S2,617 600 per
cent debentures, due May 15 1924. and
$l2,250,00o tn per cent debentures,
due November. 1882, 1t is understood
that where these cannot successfully
be retired through open market pur-
chase the privilege of call may be ex-
ercised. The two new issues will also
be used to augment working capital.
The total authorized amount of the
first mortgage bonds is SS5.0oo.00o, Of
which it is proposed to issue at pres
ent SO 800 900 to the public. They will
re secured by a first mortgage on al
the company's physical properties and
by deposit of the entire 100000
capital stock of the Southern Cotton
OIL Company and stock of other sub
salaries. The properties to be pledged
are said to represent conservative
valuation Of more than S45,00o,000.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
WooIworth Sales C&
WATERTOWN, Y. Y, "

WATERFOWL, ". !, IN
Sale, IN the 1855 stores q = |.
Woolworth Company during = ! !
four months Of 1929, showed ~ !
Of s4,sl6.4So or i1.4s per e''s
the corresponding period !as' :.
was announced at the snissi = :.
of tn. company held here so.essr stsrlj Il
1922, showed a net gan 'n.nth "a 4 =
over the corresponding m0l.. s. ~
The following directors ~ vi ID
to serve until 1925: W., VIZ N !
Buffalo; Edwsrd Cornell ~ Il
Donahue, Philip Lehman, = y
G. E. Gift, wilkes-BsrIss:, r., San p
r.. II Chicago: r. W. Weber, .sss, S i
cisco: c. S. Wcolwortn,
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18

Southern Spot Markets--Galveston steady,
unchanged at 2o.Soc; sales, 2.ls2 bales
New Orleans frm. u points higher at
1aSsc: sales 2se3 bales Savannah firm.
unchanged a, zoe sales l.o82 bales Nor
folk steady, unchanged at 2oc; sales. 8,197
bales Augusta steady, unchanged At
osso: sales aoh bales Memphis steady,
unchanged at 1925c sales $500 bales.
St Louis steady, IS points higher at 1860
sales. nil. Houston steady. unchanged a.
20 A5c; ealer 3.2s6 bales little Rock
steady unchanged at 1920; sales, t26
bales. Dallas steady. unchanged at $500;
sales, s,4ae bales. Montgomery steady, un-
Worth steady. unchanged ct 1850; sales.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Increased Volume
And Firm Prices
I'm Curb Trading
Endusirials and Mining Sc
curiiies Attract Attention
il, Upiurn; Oils Move
lrregularly: Tone Steady

An increased demand for stocks on
the curb market yesterday resulted in
heavier trading, especially In the in
dustria and mining group. The vol
ume Of transactions was larger. Oils
were irregular, but the tone was
steady.
Magma Copper was in demand and
Mother Lode scored another gain,
while Independence Lead worked up to
new high level on improved operat-
ing reports.
Cities Service sagged slightly, but
Standard Oil of Indiana scored gain
of more than point, and Mexican
Seaboard continues its recovery. Ma
rne Oil was fractionally higher, and
Fensland held steady at it's best figure.
Glen Alden Coal worked up points,
while Tobacco Products ruled firmer.
American Drug Az scored a small
gain, but United Retail Candy was
easier. Dubiler Condenser advanced,
while Radio common sagged.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Cotton Statistics

liverpool Cable~--spot cotton good busl-
ness at Z points decline; middlns. 12.ood.
Imports 14.oO0 bales; American, 1900,
Futures opened steady, December points
lower. others to points higher Closed
steady Z points lower to I point higher.
May. l1.s7d: July. 1174d; October 1850:
January. 1.s7d; March, 1880. Manohes-
ter: Yarns steady. cloths good inquiry.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
New Issue

V1RG1N1A-CARoL1NA CHEMICAL COMPANY
First MORTGAGE Year 20 Sinking Fund Gold Bonds
dated Junc1, Inucnpa ne1 December Due Junfoe
RoAcnabem okaan ne md a June ,1otMr
M1o5 rdntnctu ndru rud gJl after os interest,
emcntanp haca 4hnJ
Interest tobepyaAe without deduction Fedora h1eT pt2
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cura in mdh ~
rdine thB refer lot
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Y,incrpo O he AnsInns
engge t o n o
cot see acts n c rd ant % ph
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New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Coffee Futures-The range of prices;
New York Metal Market

On the New York Metal Exchange
tin was quiet but firm, with Straits and
Straits shipments quoted at 30.62iz0
sic; standard, 3o.75c asked and 90 per
cent at soc asked. Copper steady;
standard, spot, May and June, 12.S7hc
asked, and electrolytic. spot, May and
June, 13.S7ac asked. Lead Arm; New
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18
Cottonseed Oil

The market for cottonseed of was again
quiet with total sales OF s, 500 barrels. The
market was a rather narrow one with an
absence of aggressive trading either way.
but on the whole the undertone was frmer r
In syInpathy with the carly advance in cot
ton and closed with net gains OF to II
points
New-York tribune., 1922-05-18

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