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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Mercy Home Driue For Funds
 Needs $2O,OOO For Riddles

as they are white children. Jew or Gentle. they are not barred-just welcomed.
 been written by a friend familiar with the functioning of the home. It gives m intimate peep of the life there and the ideals which are lived each day:
 The Mercy Home for SO many years has opened its doors to needy children and the loving mother heart of Mrs. Margaret Ramsey has always given care and sympathy to every child within her reach such as many mothers fall to give their own little family. Just to see Mrs. Ramseys face light up when speak ing of her" boys and girls who have gone out from the home into fami- lies for time and later on tC shaping their own careers gives one little idea of her constant love and interest in them. Many of these men and women are now making homes of their own and not many weeks pass but that Mother" Ram sey hears from some one of them. Tell of Love
 These letters speak of her love which never failed them and so OllSn toOh tIlG PItGb OI LAolla OW II mothers love, for about half of the children enter the homo motherless. Of the rest. more than half of the mothers are hard working women whose husbands, for the most part, have proved unworthy of their father hood. Tn every case possible Mrs. Ramsey. or soma member cf the board, keeps in touch with the pa- rents of children in tho home, and ar OA ta xyio{H fhnir Chil. dreri3 there, always with tho hope of returning the child to it's own home if conditions there become possible. The home Is filled to capacity prac- tically all the time and 90 children are there today, about 20 of them in the nursery. 20 in the Kindergarten, and 30 attending Barker school where ling with other children. In the ma jority of cases they compare favor ably with them.
 "To see the way the good people of Norwood work to bring up their Thanksgiving contribution. which goes toward buying the school lunches Of the children of the home would convince any one that they esteemed 1t privilege to have the youngsters in their midst. and indeed 1t as just such an attitude that has raised the selfrespect of those who live in the home, and helps make 1t possible for them to become good citizens.
 One Cnso
 Several years ago the father of a family died, leaving the mother and three children, the youngest be- ing but month old. They were soon in absolute want and the Home took them in. Later the mother was able to work and when she could, bought clothing for her children. After a few years she was able to have them with her again. the two older being in school. and the young est in tho day nursery. while she was at work. This fall while all were at school or work, fire destroyed everything they had. Neighbors took them in. temporarily, and called on the Mercy Homo for aid. Through the courtesy tf ono of our taxi com panies. which Is always ready to respond cheerfully to any call. Mrs. Ramsey went to them and found the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

General is the appeal which is for annual funds for the Mercy Home and so worthy that one could Scarcely help but wish he could do- nate all the s2o.ooo needed himself for its yearly support.
 The drive will be officially ush- cred in today with w. Carson Adams as manager for the collection of the funds win go to keep nearly 100 orphan children housed and warm, and in school.
 This man, unselfish and with his whole soul in the work of building up good citizens from these poor ones who are so bereft. with committees of men and women who also dream big things for these orphans, will put forth heroic efforts to make the quota within the stipulated days.
 For. If the fund is not gathered. that means that somebody's needy child will be shut out and denied the privileges that these fortunate or phans can claim who own Mrs. Mar garet Ramsey as their adopted mother"
 A Year-LonG Care
 eve citizens interest ourselves only periodically in the work when we gather funds" said MT. Adams yes terday But these good women who live at the home know the struggle with the kiddies every minute of the 24 hours-and that means 12 months a year and three meals a day. And their numbers of children are not a handful, but usually around 100. Now and then from 25 to 50 of the chill dren may fall down with dengue or some other prevalent. unavoidable malady-but tho greatest and kindest and tenderest of care Is given-so death Is a rare visitor.
 No Deaths
 "This year. as before, there has been not single death. And anyone with children can realize what 1t means to keep young bodies hale and hearty-and youngsters at their school each day of the season. There are also babies to be mothered-"
 The institution, which Is 2S years old, is non -denominatlonal and any child needing the home's care can be admitted if there Is room. So long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

two oldest children sick in bed. One was taken to the Hillman hospital and tho other to the Children's hos pita1. while the baby was taken to the Mercy Home. After the two chil- dren are able to leave the hospitals they will be cared for at the home. Already this mother is looking for ward to tue time when she can have her little family with her again. In the meantime. she is encouraged by the Knowledge that forces are at work to help her in more than one charitable organization in the city. Competent physicians are giving time and services gladly and wisely for her children. Indeed the ccopera- tion between the juvenile court. hos pitals, physicians, Children's Aid so- ciety and various social workers, is one to make many cities envious.
 Love the Gfvers
 "The thoughtfulness and generosity of the friends of the home are sources of constant joy and thank fitness to those members of tho board who hear reports each month of the ones who are never sc busy but that they remember the Mercy Home.
 That politeness, courtesy. thought fulness. and love are taught and en- couraged every day. was emphasized by letter from a former teacher in the home, who Is now elsewhere. She writes: As I look back upe the days with you, and think of the superior training of the children there. and what a good time we had together. I feel as if there is no place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
 AND STOP CATARRh Tells How To Open Clogged Nos. trils and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh will te sonc. Your clogged nostrils yill open. The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more dullness. headache, no hawking, snuffling. mucous dis- charges or dryness; no struggling for breath at night.
 Tell your druggist you want a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a little of this fragrant. an ttseptic cream in yotf nostriis. let 1t penetrate through every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen. infiamed mucous membrane, and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and catarrh sufferer needs. Dont stay stuffed-up and miserable. Ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
Gossip of EUents at
 Ozark

Mrs. J. R. Bowling was hostess to the Matrons Study club on Tuesday afternoon af her lovely home on Coll leGe street. The apartments were effectively decorated with beautiful red chrysanthemums and pot ferns. The following program was enjoyed.
 Roll call-"Rumanian cities" Eco homie Internationalism and World Peace" by Mrs. H. H. Hodges. Vocal duet by Mesdames Helms and Flt w. CTS. "The Kingdom of >Rumania," by Mrs. Tom Goodwin, Piano solo by Mrs. H. ". Rice. At the conclusion of inc program delightful salad course was served, the faVors being handpainted turkeys.
 Miss Winner Martin spent several days last week at River Junction attending the Martin Smith wedding. Mrs. Gus Borders and her little daughter Antenett, were the guests of Mrs. J F. McNair the past week.
 Mrs. J. F. Right and little daugh- ter. Frances, of Montgomery. are spending some time here the guests of relatives.
 Mrs. Garner Goodbread, who has been visiting relatives in Mobile, has returned home.
 Miss Matte Kolb is visiting rel atives in New Orleans.
 Miss Sallie Mae Holman has re- turned after 8 delightful visit to Mirmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. H. R. Smith spent Monday and Tuesday In Montgomery.
 Mrs. Callie Garner has returned from Americus after several days visit to her daughter, Mrs. Sam Glen.
 Miss Lucie Porter. of Dothan. spent the week end here the guest of Miss Elizabeth Crawford.
 Mrs. Lidia Doster and Mira Doc Pouncy have returned homo from 8 delightful visit to Mrs. Henry King, at Midway, Ala.
 MT. and Mrs. ". s Jimmerson spent Wednesday and Thursday In Mont gomery.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. z. Riley spent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
ENGAGEMENTS

Mary Anne Davies the and Alice Slaughter Glasgow, wedding Alvin the their M Smith, the wedding take December 25. Mary Whaley approaching of her daughter Marion Elizabeth to MT Cupeper of St Lou the wedding be omnzed December 3 Me Mrs Leroy MEnre of Cqman Ala Edith Hesche On the wedding to take place in the early
 
 the of daughter Phyllis Goodloe fred Harwell Thomas of Rembert, Ala and Mrs Henry Naylor the their daughter Mildred Mauk to be soemnzed during the holiday Ruedgevugh and Mrs Thomas Henry and Vaughn David Lotion Ruedge home of Mir, and Mrs. Vaughn December 20. Bowling DawdeThe approaching Miss Dawde Lafayette Ala Mr. George R. Bowling announced the wedding to taka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
LUNCHEON PARTIES TO VISITORS

Many charming visitors as well as home folks enjoyed luncheon par ties at the Tutwiler yesterday when beautiful music added to the gayety of the occasion and made it de- lightful hour.
 Among those noted were Miss Amelia Bingham and Mir. Norman Hackett, who are among the great est stage favorites of the day, who were the guests of Judge and Mrs. B. M. Allen.
 A conSenial party lunching to- gether included Mrs. w. R. Hendrix. Miss Lucile Hendrix their guest, Miss Lessle Rowan of Laurel, Mss, and Mrs. Orline A. Shipman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

z s@yeraa days of last week in Bir- mingham.
 Mir. Robert Simmons of Eenterprise spent Wednesday here on business.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Robertson of Birmingham spent several days of last week here with Mir. and Mrs. T. c. Goodwin.
 Mrs. Vela s. Roach was called home this week on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. w. H. Simmons.
 Mir. Joseph Howell of Washing ton spent several days of last week here the guest or his parents. MT. and Mrs. F. S. Hcweii.
 Mrs. E. s. Windham spent part of last week in Troy the guest of rel atives.
 Miss Dorothy Holman, who has been sick with the dengue fever for several days, Is abls to be out asasx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
FALL TEA ANTICIPATED EVENT

Mrs. Thornton Estes Is issuing in vitations for a tea next Tuesday, De- cember 5. Her guest list will include about 200. Assisting her will be Mes danes Charles Estes, Burke, Joseph Settle, Hudson Barber P. M. Smith, Charles Ford, and Miss Rosalie Weaver. in the living room. Mrs. Bert Meadow will be in the hall to re- ceive the guests. Mrs. T. B. Maddox will pour tea and Mrs. F. T. Quigley serve coffee. Mesdames Claude Estes, Marshall Hogan. William Warren. Ross Snyder, G. H. Estes, and Miss Ruby Jones and Miss Nell Holloway will be in the dinning room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
DANCsE TOR COLLEGE sETs IGNORING TWO GIRLS.

On of the most talked of affairs is the holiday dance to be given by Mrs. w. J. Miner on December 27, konoring her niece, Miss Gustrine Milner, who Is now in Washington tending school at National Cathedral, and her guest. Miss Margaret Abell of New York. They will arrive on December 21. to be here for the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

like the Mercy Home to make for helpfulness at one and the same time. and I cannot help wishing myself back with you
 "T0 every child it seems, there must come some hurts, and aches, but insofar as the Home can reach, it brings to little lonely lives more sunshine, play, and love than would otherwise be the slot of orphans.
 Let us be thankful for our Mercy Home. let us pray that it may grtw and reach still further in It's useful ness and may it's many and loyal friends increase with the years!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

MAMIE NIXON
 oveabe who been visitor in this city the Daughters of the Confederacy onvenon She delegate Gen. A. F. Stewart of Chattanooga which her She Daughter of the American Revo of the Daughters 1812 Recently the Confederate veterans .s Giens of luncheon and theatre last week and the of several functions the of Mr. Besseme whose she Bemer Miss Nixon visited friends Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
BRIDE-ELECT HoNORED WITH SHOWER

Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs, o. L.. Cain gave a kitchen shower in. honor of Miss Katie Harris, bride elect. There were a large number of guests. Refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
MISS LOvEJOY ENTERTAINS
 BRIDGE CLUB.

Miss Virginia LoveJoy will enter tain the Tuesday Bridge club at her home in Glen Iris Park Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03
'CELLIST TO RE
 SOLOIST TO-DAY

MT. Charles Gumprich, whose ar tistic handling of the cello is all ways a joy to musicians. will be the soloist during the Sunday evening concert at the Tutwiler. playing the "Berceuse" from "Jocelyn" (Godard) arranged most oharmingly for the cello.
 Among the other members on the program which Wiegand's Ensemble will render are the "Overture" to The Magic Flute" by Mozart: The Festival Dance of the Hours" (De- libes); Popular Number; Suppose the Rose Were You" (Danni); Con cert Waltz; "Violets" (waldteufel) i; and Indian Love Lyrics" (wcod- forde- -Ftnden).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

In every locality there are certain people who seek for the best in all they buy. Such people eventually find the end of their rainbow in the New Peerless literally the finest motor car in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-03

but insofar as the Home can reach. it brings to little lonely lives more sunshine, play and love than would otherwise be the slot of orphans.
 Let us be thankful for our Mercy Home, let us pray that it may grGw and reach still further in it's useful ness and may it's many and loyal friends increase with the years!" CONTRIBUTIONS COMING
 IN FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
 Contributions to the Pratt Memorial Scholarship fund are rapidly coming in and the committees of the Busi- ness and Professional Women's club, who are Soliciting, are very happy over the response by members and friends who have benefited either directly or indirectly by the use of the typewriter.
 The efforts of the club to honor MT. Pratt, an Alabamian, who in vented the typewriter, with a me- morial scholarship fund are greatly appreciated by Mrs. R. B. Smyer. his niece, who has made a personal con- trlbution of $25. Other relatives con tributing are Mrs. D. S. Snodgrass oi Chattanooga. who gave $50: Mrs. Oscar Spears of Chattanooga. s25, and Mrs. Lucy Moore of Columbia s. C., s1o All are cousins of MT. Pratt.
 MT. w. B. Garner. sales manager for the Caxton Laboratories. Inc, of New York, made gift of s30 worth of carbon paper which Mrs. Hawkins, u easurer, is authorized to sell for the benefit of the fund.
 Typewriter Given
 Mir. Pratt was connected with the Hammond Typewriter company of New York, and received a small royalty on all these mahchines sold up until his death. Mrs.. Charles Roberts. local chairman, has re- ceived a typewriter from this com pany which will be disposed of in a way that will bring the most mchey. This Typewriter will be on exhibition at the club rooms of the Business and Professional Women's 5 club. Here is an opportunity. 1t is declared, for some person who wishes to contribute to the fund and at the same time get an excellent Hammond typewriter. Mrs. Roberts will well come suggestions as to how best to dispose of, 1t. Her home telephone number is Main 1913 and she may be reached after 6 o'clock
 Approximately $400 in cash, most ly in S1 subscriptions. has been re- Nceived. The Wheeler Business col lege is greatly interested in. the sue cess of the drive. as evidenced by the fact that w. J. Wheeler. pres ident. has given 800 scholarship. Mrs. Gertrude c. DeArmond, secrc- tary and manager of the college, is ambitious to create what Is to be known as the Wheeler Unit of the fund by getting dollar subscriptions from present and former students of the college.
 Mrs. Mary A. Mix, speaker for the committee, addressed the Massey Business college Thursday. the Civ itan club on Friday, and will appear before the Exchange club next Wednesday in the interest of the drive.
 The club will appreciate subscrip- tions by mail payable to Mrs. Pearl Hawkins. care Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance company, Brown Marx building, from those who have benefited directly or indirectly by the use of the typewriter, and who wish to honor Mir. Pratt in this way. It will be impossible for the com mittees to see everybody interested, as they can give only limited time each day to soliciting.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-25
URGE UNITED
LABOR ACTION
Organizations Make Startling
Plea to Executive Council
of the A. F. of L. .
WANT NATIONWIDE STRIKE
Move Advocated as Stand AGAINST
"SlaVery acknowledgements
Makes Communication Pub.
lie Without Comment.

A nationwide strike of every craft
Of organized labor is urged in resOlu-
tions received by President Gompers
of the American Federation of La
Dor from labor unions in various parts
of the country and made public by Mr..
Gompers without comment.
AS a determined stand against "sla-
very conditions" the resolutions urge
the executive council of the federation
and international presidents generally
for a progressive strike starting i'm
mediately, one craft to be called out
every "a hours until all labor has
ceased work.
A typical resolution says: The
executive council of the A. f. Of L..
Immediately set in motion the ma
chinery which shall bring the full pow
er of labor to bear In one grand ma
tional protest against the slavery con-
ditions that are being imposed upon
US and to call a national strike at the
earliest possible date in order that
this warfare upon American homes
may cease and free people be per-
mitted to live in peace"
The resolutions were received from
labor unions of Omaha, Neb.; East
st. Louis, ILL.,; Council Bluffs, Iowa /;
Knoxville, Tenn; Waycross, Ca, and
Dunsmuir, Cal.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1922-08-25
GENERAL LABOR NEWS

A large part of the wage earners
in Argentina are women, more than
1000 being engaged in gainful occu-
pationS.
In the Congo the women farm the
crops and sell the produce and the
men do the sewing and wash the
clothes.
official figures show that there are
more than 100000 machinists in the
United States, compared with 461 300
in 1910.
Newsboys under the age Of sixteen
the streets in Virginia when school is
in session.
Italian industries are being brought
to an impasse by the labor conflicts
and the absorption of capital by the
government
Workers now control seven banks
already in full operation, and at least
ten others are in the course of organ
ization throughout the country.
Rioting and stone-throwing occurred
at Stockholm, Sweden, In connection
with the strike of the telephone Op-
orators. The police attributed the dis
turbance to the communistic elements
At Bedford, Ind, lightning struck
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railway shops, causing a loss of
$4,000. The shopcrafts out on strike
gave valuable assistance in saving the
shops.
The number of unemployed in Ger
many has dropped to level seldom
attained even before the war. The to-
tai of unemployed persons receiving
relief fell from %, 700 in June to 10000
in July.
The report that the shipping strike
at Hamburg, Germany, had been set
tied was premature. The marine en-
gineers rejected the agreement reached
between the ship owners and the sea-
mems union.
Jose Gomez Of La Habra, CAL,
whose works of art, done in his spare
hours, have been accepted by cathe-
drals in many parts of the country,
is a day laborer when he is not cary
ing statues.
The General Electric company an
nounced at Schenectady, N. Y, it had
paid $1,O11, ,568 to employees in service
five years or more. The sum repre-
sents five per cent of the earnings Of
the employees for the six months end
ing June 80.
The French government Is selling
its mercantile fleet, and the Seamen's
Federation Of France is making ar
rangements to buy II Of the best
ships, to be operated by the union,
following the example set by the Ital-
ian Seamen's guild
Detachments of Mexican soldiers
fired upon a party Of employees
Of the Aguila Oil company, killing
three and wounding several others,
two of whom are likely to die. Mil
itary headquarters at Vera Cruz re-
fuse to give any reason for the act.
At New York delegates from ten
textiles workers organizations formal
ly organized the federated textile
unions Of America pledged to back
the strikers in the New England mills.
The new organization, 1t was an
nounced, has a membership of $4,000.
Word was received at Topeka, Kan,
of the death at Cleburn, Tex, of j. A.
Goff general chairman of the shop
crafts union on the Santa Fe system.
Death was due to heart disease, the
report said.
Lonnie Nelson, former employee Of
the st. Louis & Southwestern railroad
at Texarkana, Ark, was convicted in
the United States district court at
New Orleans on a charge Of violating
a federal injunction restraining strik-
ing employees from interfering with
of that road. Sentence was
deferred.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WANT TO PURCHASE SOME GOOD Used
furniture slso mahogany upright piano
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ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE WANTED;
enough TO furnish large boarding house:
bedroom, dining room, parlor. misc. articles.
Please call Pr. IS, or Fr. oo47. eo2
The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
INSURANCE

FIRE. AUTOMOBILE, Plate cISss arm.
rlsry insurance. LOUIS p. sHoEhAKRR
ltoI N. y. ave. NJ. Main iles. Inquire
tor Mr. ElIiott
The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Saul's Addition.

NEW HOUSE IN THE ATTRACTIVE DE-
taehed home section: 4 bedrooms; all mod
ern improvements; excellent fixtures; hard
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The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
PERSONAL
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

,.,z,,.,.-- 49, $3.50
APARTMENT HOUSE, APARTMENTS
OF rooms & bath: spiendidiy built; mod
ern: can be turned into apis 81 3 rooms
4 bath. Price very low. @. &. BENNETT,
Sno Cont. Trust Rldg Main 1894
Rooming house with II rooms; an ercei.
lent location. Near washinFton Circle would
be t.ns Investment Act quickly. Price
So. 500
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1907 81. nv. MaIn 1901.
5000: 8 APT. BLDG or Q RMS. AND
bath each; near sth a d sta. ne; rent.<
AZ SSl-50 q month: tenants furnish heat
DAVID z BARRY. 1907 Il 81 Main isoi
The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
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The Washington herald., 1922-06-06
REAL ESTATE LOANS

FIRST TRUST LOANS AADI ON IN.
proved D. c. real estate. or for luildiAs
prevailing rate Of interest. and CON pissioI
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER. l+o7 n. &. ave-
hsin lloH