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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: l am a little
boy 3 years old. | want you to bring
me a tricycle., horn, a garden set,
sparklers, fruit and nuts. Enclose
loo for the Empty Stocking Fund.
JAMES OLIVER CHALKLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll,
cedar chest with lots of doll clothes,
a pair of skates, tricycle., bed,
dresser and lots of goodies and a
horn. Don't forget the poor child
rem and a jumpingjack. From your
little friend WYLIE CLAIR LEE. Am
sending Toe for the Empty Stocking
fund.
Dear Santa: | am a little girl
G years old and in the 1st grade.
Please bring me a bicycle and knit
ting needle and thread and baby doll
and horn. Bring me lots of good
les. | am sending 10c for the Empty
Stocking Fund. IDA MAE TYSON.
Dear Old Santa: It is most time
for you to come South again and see
all the children. | have been very
good all the year and | will not ask
for much. l want big mamma doh
and l will put my doll that you
brought me last Christmas by my
stocking, so you can put new wig
on her. want tinker toy, bicy-
Gle, a ''kiddie box of candy" Bring
me lots of fruit and candy and don't
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: We are two
little girls 2 and A years old. Please
bring US a doll each, a carriage and
a tea-set and fruit, nuts and candy.
We are sending 25c for the Empty
Stocking Fund. JOSEPHINE AND
KATHLEEN GRIFFIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

children. | enclose Zoe for the Emp
ty Stocking Fund. WEXFORD
HINES.
Dear Santa Claus: l want you to
bring me doll, doll trunk, writing
desk, pencil box and pair of kid
gloves and a carriage robe for my
dolls buggy. Enclose Toe for The
Empty Stocking Fund. KATHRYNE
CHALKLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: ] am a big
boy, 4 years old. | want you to
bring me tricycle., drum, horn, foot
ball, harp, train, fruit and nuts. En-
Toe for the Empty Stocking Fund.
JOHNNY CHARLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23

Dear Santa Claus: | am writing
you to tell you that want a doll with
a baby cap and a long dress, doll
bed, pair Of skates and a pair of kid
gloves. Enclose 10c for the Empty
Stocking Fund. DOROTHY CHALK
LEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-12-23
Letters to
Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
glyl eight Years old and l am in the
third CRAZE. want tea set, 4 doll
trunk, pretty dol and some fruits,
candy and nuts. | am sending Toe
for the Empty Stocking Fund. Your
little friend CHRISTINE CANNON.
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me a pair of skates and a doll that
viii say mamma. Fill my stock
ing to the top. | am enclosing 25c
for the Empty Stocking Fund. MARY
CLARE CHAFIN
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little
girl 6 years old. Please bring me
mamma doll, tea set and piano.
[ am sending Csc for the Empty
Stocking Fund. ELIZABETH CHA
FIN.
Evening star., 1922-12-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
COLLEGE RECEIVES
 FULL RECOGNITION
Birmingham Southern Is Now One of Five Alabama Ac-
 credited Schools

Birmingham- Southern college is now a fully accredited member of the Southern Association of colleges, according to an announcement made by Dr. Guy E. Snavely. president, in speaking before the student body Saturday morning. pr. Snavely has just returned from the association meeting held in New Orleans.
 Of the eight southern colleges ad. mitted to membership, four were Ala bama institutions. Dr. Snavely said. the four of Alabama being Auburn, Birmingham Southern Howard an.. Springhill, which along with tn. University of Alabama. gives the state five in the association.
 Simpson High school. preparatory school to Birming gham- Southern, was also placed on the list of the Seuth- ern associations accredited prepara- tory schools.
 The Simpson school, since going under the principalship of Prof J.. NJ. Malone several years ago, has hapidly advanced tc the front and the school has been unable to care for the large number of students asking for entrance.
 Two new buildings for the high school will be started under con- struction next spring and will be ready for the fall opening in Sep tember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
MANUF LECTURERS
 CONVENE TUESDAY
Governor Brandon Among Speakers to Address State
 Convention

Attendance at the third annual meeting of the Alabama Manufae- turers association Is expected to be the largest yet attending one of these meetings. according to a statement made yesterday by l.. Sevier pres ident of the association. There will be three sessions of the association, which will be held in the Southern club next Tuesday, December 12.
 Four prominent speakers are on the program arranged for the ses sions, including Governor-elect w. w. tenant governor elect; pr. Gus W. Dyer of Vanderbilt university and w. E. Garner of Jacksonville. Fla, assistant secretary of the Southern Pine association.
 The morning session, which is scheduled to convene at 9:30 o'clock, will be devoted to affairs of the as sociation. During the afternoon Mir. Mcdowell and Mir. Gardner will be heard. The former will speak on The Legislature and It's Workings" and the latter will discuss the ad vantages of building and loan asso- citations for the encouragement of home building. He is leading a cam paign to secure certain legislation needed for the successful operation of such associations.
 Governor Brandon and pr. Dyer will be the speakers at the evening session after dinner has been served at o'clock. Governor Brandon's subject will be s'The State and It's Needs" while Dr. Dyer will speak on Government and Business.' All ses- sions will be held in the Southern club, and members from all sections of the state are expected to be in att tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
AsSAUL MAN
 MAY NUT RECOvER B
Westwood's Condition Re- garded Extremely Critical. Alleged Assailant As-
 SertS Innocence

Hospital authorities were enter taining little hopes Saturday for the recovery of Ben Westwood, age 70, flagman who police say, was struck in the head with a brick by w. G. Jones. 2S29 Avenue D. Ensley Fri day night at Third avenue and Thir- teenth street
 Jones is being held in the city jail charged with assault with intent to murder pending the outcome of WestwGod's condition. Thomas Chris tian, assistant chief of police. and Of ficers E. P. Jones and T. J. Smith, who made an investigation of the all legged assault, arrested Jones.
 According to the police. Jones hit WestwCod over the head with 8 brick because the latter rebuked Jones for running over one of the red lights at Third avenue and Thirteenth street where Westwood is employed as flag man.
 Jones was arrested some dis tance away from the scene. He de- nies all knowledge of the attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
V|ADUCT PROBLEM EXPER|EN NCING NJ
 LET-UP FROM CITY
Invitation Is Extended Rail- roads to Confer With City Fathers on Building
 Program

Niaduct building program of the city is experiencing no let-up. 1t was indicated Saturday, when announce ment was made at the city hall that officials of railroads with tracks on Ninth and Tenth avenues, north, had been invited to confer with commis- sioners on December 21.sfor the pur- pose of studying problems presc nted by grade crossings in that section of the city. Whether the railroads will accept the invitation was not known at the city hall, although commi ssioners expressed opinion that they would.
 It became known Saturday that the city will push its program and 1t was said authoritatively that at least one viaduct over Railroad ave nus and one on the northside will be erected. What the neAs steps re- garding the southside situation will he was not indicated. although 1t was apparent that the city will pursue vigorous course, in view of failure of those railroads in a recent con- ference to acQuiesce in the city's pro- gram.
 It Is plain that the city has not taken a negative reply from off cials of southside railroads as final The next move doubtless will be in the direction of forcing action, but the nature of the move has not been disclosed.
 The southside v'aduct will be erected either at Twenty-third street or Twenty-fourth street. city officials said. Twenty-Five per cent of the Twenty first street vaduct was borne by the city and the re- mainder by the railroads.
 On the northside, preliminary survey has been made under direction of A. J. Hawkins, city engineer, and It's results probably will be studied at the conference sought for Decem- Der 21.
 The entire program of grade elimi- nations of the city calls for subways on Railroad avenue on the west side of Twentieth street and viaducts on the east side and vfaducts on the northside that will connect the two sections of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1922
PROTEST REMOVAL
 IF RAIL [WAY LINE
Harris Transfer Co. Files Petition With Public SerV-
 ice Commission

Petition to prevent removal of tracks of the Birmingham Belt rail- way on Fifth avenue. south, has been presented to the Alabama public ser vice commission by the Harris Trans fer and Warehouse company. accord ing to information Saturday.
 Removal of the tracks has been contemplated on account of paving to be done on that avenue by the city. Officials Of the railway appeared be- fore the city commission, it is said, shortly after the paving ordinance was passed and requested permis- sion to remove the tracks. claim ing that 1t would result in saving to them on the paving. The permis- sion was granted. 1t is said. and the railway proceeded to remove the tracks.
 An informal discussion of the sit uation will come up before the Ala bama public service commission Mon day and at that time a date will be set when complainant will be given a full hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
WEAVER SILENT AS ID ASSA|LANTS Whipping Case Needs Further Investigation, Detectives
 State

Rumors that E. J. Weaver. 50. 3S2S Avenue c, who was lured away from his home Thur sday night and whipped will be taken before the Jefferson county grand jury unless he discloses the identity of his abductors were not verified Saturday by Detectives J. T. Moser and w. P. Elledge, who are conducting an investigation into the alleged flogging. The detectives said that further investigations would have to be made before any definite step in that direction could be taken.
 However, they are inclined to be- Hlieve that Weaver has knowledgek of the identity of his assailants. but is afraid to speak of them other than say that lone Is 29 years old and all live in this neighborhood"
 Weaver was lured from his home by four unmasked white men under pretext that they had peace war rant from the chief of police. He was taken to Acton, about IS miles east of Birmingham to a farm house and later whipped. He was brought back to within a short distance of his home the following morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
MESSENGER BOY HELD UP AND ROBBED BY
 NEGRO HIGHWAYMAN

James Crowder. 34o0 Avenue D. Ensley, messenger boy for the West ern Union, was held up and robbed of $3 by a negro who attacked and threw him to the ground on Forty sixth street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues, about 9 o'clock Sat- urday night
 The messenger boy stated that he was in search for a negro residence on FortyS sixth street, where a tele- gram was to be delivered, and was walking along the right side of the street rolling his bicycle. Crowder said that suddenly he. was attacked from behind and was thrown to the ground by negro man who demand- ed his money. Crowder said that he was forced to give the robber all the money he had in his possession, sl of which was the property of the com pany by whom he was employed.
 Crowder reported the robbery to police authorities who are investi- gating although no arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
CITY WILL ARGUE
 FUR LEG|SLAT| |ON'
City Appeal Court and Zonlng Law Will Be Urged Before
 Lawmakers

One of the most interesting events at the city hall this week will be the conference on Tuesday night, at which legislation proposed by the city of Birmingham will be dis- cussed before Jefferson county's dele gation of newly elected legislative representatives.
 The conference resulted from ever lures on the part of the city, made to the legislators early in the week. It will be held at 7:s0 o'clock in the commission chamber at the city hall.
 Besides the bill providing for mu- nicipal control of public utilities, tine city is expected to present dis eussiGns on enactments authorizing the creation of a municipal court of appeals and the passage by the city of Birmingham of building zoning law.
 Need for city court to try cases appealed from the recorders court has been frequently pointed out by w. J. Wynn, city attorney, whG claims that 1t will relieve conges- tion of the docket of the circuit court and insure speedy trial of ap- pealed cases.
 A bill enabling the city to pass building zoning laws is being urged on the ground that mercantile stores threaten to invade certain residen- tial sections of the city. If the en- abhng bill is passed by the legisla- ture, it is understood that the zon- ing ordinance that will then be en- acted by the city will also include restrictions as to height of buildings, provisions for racial segregation, and probably other limitations.
 It is expected that the city will center it's arguments on the court of appeals bill and the zoning en- abling act, as it has already pre- sented arguments Ln the home rule bill to the legislators.
 
 A curious fact connected with most of the great electrical inventions is that they were made by men who did not have the advantage of a f '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
The Self-Service WiQHelp You
Make This a Practical Xmas

white piece goods-household linens-small no- tions-sk muslin and knit underwear, etc. Things for everyday use and "gifty' things for Christmas. Whatever your needs-if you can supply them in the Self-Service stores--you will realize honest, worthwhile savings that won't come to you in any other way. Glance through the items listed below they are suggestions of hundreds more you will find, at prices equally low. Do your practical Christmas shopping the Self-Service way-and favor your bank account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
AT LUNCHEON with the CLUBS
'TIaAVELERs

The Saturday meeting of the Tray elers' club was ladies day" Mrs. S. NJ. Cox thanked the club fer it's spirit of courtesy in asking the wom- en to share in the fellowship always existing among mem bers of the Travellers club.
 Judge Kenneth C. Charlton, United States commissioner, was the guest of the club at its luncheon, and spoke in warm praise of the benefits to be derived from associations formed among travelling men.
 Charles Abrams. president of the club, asked that the, club be placed on record as indorsing< the purpose which had caused next week to be designated as National Safety Week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

The sensible Christmas is the practical Christ mas. Make this the most sensible Christmas of them all. Self-Service will help you-and make your money go farther. Self-Service makes all prices low prices. It is the only plan that makes all prices low prices. Most all merchandise lines are now sold the Self-Service way-at prices lower than they can be sold for any other way. Things for men, women and children to wear-decorative and serviceable things for the home-colored and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
PROGRAM OF WSY

The radio broadcasting program of wSY today will be as follows: Chapel services conducted by Rev. U. S. Pitts, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, begin at 500 p. m.. standard central time.
 Opening announcements and tun- ing in.
 Vocal selection, Tn a Little while,e Miss Johnnie Lee Stallworth. accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Harvey.
 Scripture reading, Rev. U. S. Pitts. Vocal solo. My Redeemer and My Lord" Mrs. Chester H. Holmes. Prayer, Rev. U. s. Pitts. Vocal solo, Miss Johnnie Lee Stall- worth Tn The Garden"
 sermon, Rev. U. S. Pitts. Vocal solo. selected. Mrs. Chester Holmes.
 Benediction, Rev. U. S. Pitts.
 
 The Book of Knowledge will make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Misses Middy Blouses, 84c

Regulation styles of galaeas and twi in awhite and white, with blue and red collars Braid trimmed Sizes to A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

After delivering two addresses be- fore the congregation Emanu-El. Rabbi Julian Morgenstern, president of Hebrew Union college, Cincin nati, will go to Montgomery Sunday. and to Mobile Sunday night. where he will address congregations in each of these cities. Rabbi Morgenstern spoke Friday night on American Judaism and the Hebrew Union coll lege." Saturday he used as his sub ject "The Lantern Bearers" In his addresses Rabbi Morgenstern made an appeal to his hearers that they recognize American Judaism" as an institution differing widely from European Judaism" and said that if Jews, would see their religion grow in America they must recognize this distinction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
SELF-SERVICE-BA SEMENT
Children's Unions, 67c

Waist styles with high Tape forced waist and aped butons for garments, 19 year sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Jersey Silk Undies, $1.47

including vests boomers and sep-ins plain tailored novelty styles Come in good of colors, all Regular $250 values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Mems Wool Sweaters, $6.22

Goat styles of big Jumbo knit plain coors and combina ton Large roll collars, pockets and fitting cuffs All regular sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Women's s Union Suits, SIC

Heavy ribbed styles softly fleece lned High neck long values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

A curious fact connected with most of the great electrical inventions is that they were made by men who did not have the advantage of a scientific education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

The Book of Knowledge will make handsome Christmas present. Read the Grolier company's an- nouncement on pnge 8, this issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
1O-Yds. Outing Flannel, $1.OO

24 inches vide patterns Heavy quality, smoothly underthngs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Infants Sweater Sets, $4.92

Snugfitting styles range good Consists of sweater coat and eggns Full cut perfect fitting in to 6-year sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Sateen Petticoats, 92c
SELF-SERVICE- THIRD FLOOR
Corduroy House Robes, $2.77

Wrappy styles in good coors with wide sleeves, collars, pocket long sashes All Excellent for Xmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Boys Ribbed Unions, 92c

High neck, long sleeves, ankle lengths, medium fleece lined. Full cut, perfect fitting, in to Bargains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Boys 2-Pants Suits, $4.77

Suits like others retailing around town for GOO and Norfolk styles of durable wooen mixtures light and dark patterns. 6-year sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
BrushedW oolScarfs, $2.77
Girls College Sweaters, $7.44

-Spendidly made of wool in the Shaker knit Big roomy styles with large roll collars pockets ribbed cuffs, 36 to 46 sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10
Silk Striped Unions, 92c
|'Phiippine" Lingerie, $2.l7

Teddes and fit any form spenddy made of soft sheer nansook with dainty hand All regular sizes.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

not reassuring. But the employees
here strut about very grandly.
"Some people get their visas for
Russia in two minutes, some In 8
week, and some never" observed
secretary at the Latvian ministry.
Intelligence Ia not necessary
smiled Flambesu. as he bowed
"Adieuw
. Oh. how soon he was TO change
this poor impression Of the
Soviet executive. and Of how
easy It IL to fly from Berlin to
Moscow, Flambeau little dreamed.
but as he slipped out Of Riga at
I1:2o p. m. that night they were
all there at the stated to bid
him adieu. and to present him
with the choicest of Latvian
flowers: Madame Rozentai. her
son and daughter; Herr Purwitz.
Miss Kundzin and her sister and
brother: Frau Paegie. besides
two leaning representatives Of
the Blue Ribbon Society. the work
ers for prohibition In Latvia, Of
the Second Latvian Anti-alcohol
Congress. President G. Kempels,
and Prof. v. Ernits.
sweiki. Sweiki. little. Latvia.
bigger than Belgiuml You have
before you Q grand future,
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

Continued from Page 3D.
DZenis. the noted Latvian sculp-
tor, has produced remarkable re-
suits with busts in granite, a
native stone, and a photograph
Of one of these, 1.-The Cour-
lander" an old woman of the
Latvian province of Courland. he
gave Flambeau for The Wash
ington Times"
In the other museum, where
Herr Purwit's paintings are so
well displayed, Flambeau pro-
cured a series of postcards Of the
older schools and a catalogue,
but of the modern masters work.
so charming and so well known
in Riga, he was unable to get
photographs at present.
Everything was destroyed in
the war" explained Herr Pur.
witz. But he would later send
some copies. Some of Purwit's
canvases were shown in Wash
ington at the Arts Club, and
doubtless others will be an i'm
portant feature of the new expo
sition.
Jan Rozental's splendid paint
ings, portraits. landscapes, and
fantasies. may be seen in the
Rozental home, which is an Art
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19

the greatest nation in the world"
they said.
And in June, what a pity you
could not have come then! We
had a 'songfest,' with 5000 sing
ers from all over the world, and
many, many people. There were
concerts for three days" But
Flambeau was content. He had
seen Latvia. the newest nation,
the youngest of our cousins
across the sea, and he loved the
people, with their sturdy indie
pendence and boundless loyalty
to their land.
All Of them wished to come to
America. But the dollar" today
prevented. On the street. in the
cafes, one might often hear. as
in some other European coun-
tries like Poland. the words
America" Washington" the
dollar" Hoover" Flambeau
would have loved to have listened
in to many Of these discussions,
but the native Latvian tongue is
all but unintelligible at first. He
felt sure that in month he
would have known what they
were saying.
''Is it true that in some parts of
The Washington herald., 1922-11-19
ANS GIVE VIKTOR FLAMBEAU GREAT WELC

Russia, along the Volga, where
they are starving, the people are
eating one another" was asked Of
a teacher who came from one Of
the poorest Russian centers.
"It is true" she replied. but we
do not speak of it, or think Of it.
because it makes us insane" This
was later confirmed by good au-
thority.
Intelligence is not necessary"
This is what the Soviet leaders
have told their people. someone
else reported to Flambeau.
FOOD SCARCE IN RUSSIA.
"In Moscow the newspapers are
publishing that in London thou.
sands of people are dying Of
hunger daily" a reliable Journal
ist assured Flambeau, adding that
the news in Russia is absolutely
under the control Of the Soviet.
"They say to their people. when
they complain Of hunger, Well,
you are free. You now have your
freedom, and that Ii much
The air Of mystery an,
suspicion which pervades the Rus.
sian embassy Of Riga, where they
have purchased an artistic old
mansion as their headquarters, IL