The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-01

Despite the inclemeney of the weather, thousands of men and women of Birmingham. interested in viewing the many articles manufac- tured in Birmingham. visited the Bir- mingham Housewives exhibition yes Brothers furniture store, 2o12 Third avenue.
 The doors Of the exhibition opened at o'clock and immediately the store was packed with hundreds of men and women. Approximately 3S Birmingham manufacturing and in- dustrial concerns have exhibits.
 The exhibits are arranged in two rows and the people viewing them walk in the store on the left side and make their exit on the right side. At times yesterday the crowd became so large that the committee at the door were forced to form lines of those wanting admission in order to prop erly handle the crowd.
 Although the crowd had been by Tar larger than we expected oar work does not seem like work but like a grand reception" stated Mrs. J. H. Doughty, chairman of the com mittee of the League of Women Vot CTS who have the exhibition in charge. We are more than pleased with their booths and the interest in which their products are being ex- amined by Birmingham people.
 Appreciates Cooperation
 "-The Age Herald is thoroughly be- ham Made products and the publicity they are giving the exhibition is greatly appreciated by the League of Women Voters. We are surely glad to see such progressive paper get behind our exhibition and the things that it stands for.'
 Mrs. Frederick B. Dodge, sub -chair- man of the committee in charge, stat ed that because of incessant requests, the exhibition hall will remain open during the evenings beginning today until 10 o'clock.
 T m a.greeably surprised at the interest taken in ourS exhibition by the Birmingham civic organizations" remarked Mrs. Dodge. q was both surprised and delighted to see a story of the exhibit of the Birmingham made products on the front page of The Age-Herald this morning. The committee wished to thank The Age Herald for it's kind cooperation and I believe that this paper has de- cided part in the making of the sue cess of the exhibition" A A
 In speaking of the Age-Herald ''home-products" policy Major Fred A. Fell. of the Birmingham Water Works company stated: A 11
 T greatly admire the stand taken by the Age-Herald in pulling for home products. The 'home-product section which they carried in this mornings edition certainly looked good to me-"
 Exhibits Very Clever
 The exhibit of the Legg Sausage company which shows their different products, including Legg's Premier pork sausage, souse, hams. bacon, lard. attracted considerable attention. This exhibit is in charge of William Lindsay, manager of the company.
 The Birmingham Macaroni company has a very attractive exhibit of their line of spaghetti, macaroni, hominy grits, and noodles.
 Miss Ethel Winkler has charge of the exhibit of McGcughs Bakery pro- ducts and gives samples of the dif- ferent products of this company.
 The Birmingham Water Works company have an exhibit showing how many meter bills run into the large figures. A meter attached to an ordinary water pipe is demonstrat- ed. small hole appears in the pipe on the customers side of the meter Although the hole is small person Is able to see how the meter adds up the loss by watching the exhibit a few minutes. Major Fred A. Fell is in charge of the exhibit.
 ter-Northington Drug company has very attractive display of Isis Cream. Miss M. White is in charge of this exhibit. Souvenir jars of the cream are given away.
 The Western Grain company's ex- nibit of Jim Dandy" meal is very attractive, full line of their pro- ducts are included in the exhibit.
 The Jersey Ice Cream company. one of the oldest establishments of it's kind in the city, presents it's product to the people in a very in- tresting way at their booth. Arctic Dainties" won the instant approval of the visitors yesterday.
 "Frost-Bite," a new ice cream product Is on exhibition in the booth of the Chapin-Sacks corporation. This is new product. but is rapidly win ming it's way to the heart sof Birm- ingham. judging from the crowd
 
 The Banner Baking company, pro- ducers of the Butter-Nut bread, in celebration of the removal of their plant to it's new location, 1404 Fourth avenue, north, are presenting one of the most attractive bakery exhibits seen in the hall. E. Essig, president of the company, is personally in charge of the exhibit.
 The Alabama Vinegar company of- fers for the approval of the visitors their finest in vinegars, relishes and pickles. Visitors are urged to try their spiced, sour. dill or sweet pickles.
 The City Creamery company has an exhibit composed of their entire line of Triple x" products. Milk routes for prospective customers are shown.
 On the second floor Ben M Jacobs & Bros. have an exhibit of furni- ture including everything necessary for the outfitting of the modern home. A Hoosier Kitchen cabinet is to be given away by this concern Fri day afternoon.
 Every hour prizes are given away on the main floor of the exhibit hall Nnong those given away yesterday !, ,N-e: 10o yards chambry, 25-pound sack "Jazz Feed" large bottle of pickles, two-pound box of candy. large can of Peacock syrup, large ham. large can of Morning Dew cof- fee. large sack of Jim Dandy meal. 100-pound sack of dairy feed, and 24-pound sack of flour.
 Other booths are occupied by Ala bama Grocery company, American Bakeries company, Avonda1e mills,