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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
WOmen's Auxiliary
Program Announced
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett of This
CITY Will Preside At Char
lottesville Meet

charlottesville, Va. Aug. 22-Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, of Alexandria,
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the American Legion. Will preside
over the sessions of the auxiliary,
which meets in convention IN Char
lottesville at the same time that the
American Legion members from all
over the State are gathered, Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday. The
women will meet in Madison Hall, at
the University of Virginia; the men
downtown in the Midway High
School.
Thursday the program for the
women is almost the same as that
for the men. Both organizations
will assemble together in the school
auditorium for the opening session,
and after the preliminary addresses
the auxiliary members will leave to
attend the reception at the home of
Mrs. Joel NJ. Cochran. rendered by
the Jack Jouett Chapter, D A. R:
They will attend the organ recital
and dance pageant that night.
Business sessions of the women
will be held Friday morning and af-
ternoon in Madison Hall, with lunch
served in between. At 4 o'clock Fri
day afternoon the women will join
the men to take the trip to Month
cello in automobiles. At SIS Friday
night lovers of music will be able to
hear the Joint recital of John Powell,
pianist. and GEORGE Harris. tenor in
Cabell Hall, at the university. and
later in the evening a dance will be
given at Frys Springs.
An automobile ride around the
university grounds, through the city
of Charlottesville and out into the
mountains of Albemarle County will
be arranged for the women Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. In the after
noon the auxiliary delegates will &C
COMPANY the men to the ball game
on Lambeth Field between the pest
in Norfolk and Langley Field, and
later to the barbecue at Frys
Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
Truck Store System
Of Selling Increases

The Store at Your Door," or the
truck store system of merchandiz-
ing various commodities, has, dur
ing the past few months, invaded
many sections of the country, and
groceries, clothing stores, derhrt
ment stores and many other lines
of business are finding it a most
satisfactory solution to some of
their problems.
With the motor truck it is pos
sible to cover any section of an
entire city, which could not be
done before this unique method of
merchandising was put into effect.
One of the most attractive things
about using a truck for such pur-
pose is that if one territory does
not pay, for various reasons, it IS
a simple matter to take the truck
off the unpaying territory and re-
route it to more fertile fields. If
it is found that two or three of the
regular stops are not paying, these
stops can easily be eliminated and
others added to take their places.
"The proprietor would be slow to
CUdHSe anu II IS uiu HOb Hi'NN tiS
change he would be slowly forced
out of business. Pllt with the
truck this is easily solved. The
truck can enter one territory, ac-
quaint the people in this territory
with its goods and move on to other
fields, leaving friends among the
buyers and customers who will be
waiting for the daily trips there
after
There are many trucks being
used as travelling groceries, cloth
ing stores, plumbing shops. fish
markets. and one of the latest uses
to which the truck is being put is
that of a travelling meat market.
"a speed truck meat market is
now being operated in the vicinity
of Syracuse, n. Y. by Sheldon S.
Smith and. according to reports,
with exceedingly profitable results.
"This meat store is on the Job
every day of the week. delivering
fresh meats and the choicest cuts
to a clientele that has been built
no by dependable service and the
obvious convenience effected by
house-to-house delivery of this
kind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

strong and can do every bit of my work
and not pain in my back now. ] rec
ommend your medicine and you can use
this letter as a testimonial. - Mrs.
PHIL. MAsER, sol Winslow ST., st. Paul,
MINI.
Just another case where a woman
found relief by taking Lydia 6. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Many
times these tired, WORKOUT feelings and
pains about the body are from troubles
only women have. The Vegetable Com
pound is especially adapted for just this
condition. The good results are noted by
the disagreeable symptoms passing
away-one after another.
Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a Woman's Medicine for Wo-
mems Ailments. Always reliable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Fredericksburg-On August l, while
digging a post hole in this city, P. L.
Harris unearthed a silver Identification
tag of a Northern soldier Of the war
between the States. He communica-
ted with the postmaster of New Beth
lehem, Pa, with the result that Friday
he received a letter from a brother
of the dead soldier, TO whom the tag
originally belonged The piece, when
found here contained an inscription:
M. Smith, Co. K, One Hundred and
ty-Eighth Regiment, Vols, New
Ibeth.ehem,. Pa, War of 1861. The
letter received by Mr.. Harris was
from W. Y. Smith, brother of the
deceased soldier, who stated he was
very anxious 20 receive the tag. Mr..
HarrlS sent his the metal piece. Mr..
smith Is connected with the Vindica-
tor Publishing Company, and stated
ne would publish a story of the unique
ma OF the Civil War tag in Freder-
icksourg' Va, and of its return to the
brother Of the dead soldier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
Plan Roundup of Speeders
On Humphreys Road

The authorities of Fairfax county
are planning a vigorous crusade
against speeders on the Camp
Humphreys roads on Sunday, and it
is understood that extra precautions
will be taken by the authorities of
that county beginning next Sun
day Considerable complaint has
been made b. motorists against the
excessive speed maintained by some
motorists on this thoroughfare and
recently a number of machines had
narrow escapes from being wrecked
on Sunday on the Camp Humphreys
road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
VIRGINIA NEWS
Photographed

Richmond-Miss Fannie Higgin-
bothem Won Gemmingen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Won Gemmingen,
of POLO West Grace Street, is winner
of the first prize in the John B. Tabb
Library membership contest which
has Just closed, the award being 500
in cash and full-year piano scholar
ship, offered by Miss Ellen Guigon, of
this city. The purpose Of the contest
was to obtain members for the Tabb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
THEY ALL ADVERTISED

Occasionally nan is found who thinks that he
can build up big commercial success WITHOUT AL
VERfISING. But usually he wakes up, sooner or
later to the fact that it just can't be done There is
nothing more certain in the business world than that
judcious publicity is essential to success.
This has been so clearly demonstrated time and
time again that it is hardly necessary to refer to the
subject The world war is striking illustration OF
the value of publicity Does any man believe the
great Liberty Loan drives would have been successful
had it not been for the advertising carried IN the
DAILY NEWSPAPERS No man will contradict the
assertion that advertising was the big factor in sell
ing liberty bonds and in fact contributed more to the
success Of the war than any other one thing.
Under the caption THERE AMT NO SUCH
ANIMAL" the Chicago DAILY NEWS had the fol
lowing in recent issue of Printers Ink:
Name ten merchant princes who never advertis-
ed No Name nine then. Six? Two? One? Why what
is the meaning of this? Your knowledge Of history
and current affairs is comprehensive; your memory
is excellent Why then, can't you name the great
leaders of commerce who built up their enterprises
without advertising?
Simply because There amt no such animal
Great commercial success since the dawn Of history
have been erected largely by advertising Of some sort
or another. And as the means of advertising I'M
proved, the number and extent Of business enter
prises increased correspondngly Cause and effect.
"The big successes are the big adVertisers-and
they are not big advertisers because they big sue
cesSes but big successes because they big adVer
Users.
"They know not only what to advertise, but how
and when They are adept II the choice Of mediums
They take no chances. Where they lead the later
conner may safely follow"
Consider for moment:
"THE BIG SUCCESSES ARE NOT BIG AID
VERTISERS BECAUSE THEY ARE BIG sue
CESSES BUT BIG SUCCESSES BECAUSE THEY
ARE BIG ADVERTISERS"
Occasionally you find man who imagines that
his business is TOO SMALL for him to advertise per-
sistenty and freely.
"Thats all right" he says, "for the man who has
been in business long time and who has big volume
Of trade but can't afford it."
Who are the big, successful business men in your
own town? Do they advertise? Yes, persstenty and
judciousy. Advertising pays. Nothing is truer than
that.
Advertise aggressively, persistently and judic-
ousy Put the same energy and force behind your ad
7ertising that you put behind your purchasing agent
your statesmen. The Daily Newspaper is the best
salesman you have.
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE IS THE BEST
ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN YOUR TERRITORY
is YOUR BEST SALESMAN. USE THE CA
ZETTE ADVERTISING COLUMNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Richmond at midnight on an excursion
train over the Norfolk and Western
from Norfolk said they heard reports
Of an effort to wreck the train by the
placing of ties on the trestle crossing
the James River into Richmond. The
train was delayed thirty-fve minutes
in reaching the city. while an excur-
sion train for Norfolk due to leave at
7 o'clock, was delayed for three hours.
Danville-The bill of lading was re-
ceived Saturday for the city power
plants new electric turbine, which, for
for the past three months has been in
the course of construction at Lynn,
Mass, at a cost of $4,000. The ma
chine is the last word in electric gen.
erative machinery, being known as
3,125 X. V. A. 1t is coming on
flat car and weighs forty-five tons.
New boilers and pumps have already
been installed at the plant. The ma
chine doubles the plants present ca
pacitv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Danville - An intrepid reporter
wandering in the attic of the Munich
pal Buildingyesterday morning found,
crouched upon piles Of city archives
dating back 100 years. human skel-
eton' In a tin can reposing on the
city auditors vouchers for the wear
leS6 he found 4 mummifed babv.
which had apparently been preserved
IN fOrmaldehyde Discovery of -
chamber of horrors under the roof of
the city father proved a distinct
shock and explanations of the humar
relics were varied. One of the cit,,
officials surmiSed that the skeleton
was that of some defeated candidate
of long ago, but nobody would venture
any assertions as to the other grin
relic until DIR. Samuel B. Clamans
city bacteriologist, left his microscope
long enough 70 explain that the bones
and the mummy were the first speci
mems for a museum, which, in the days
gone by. the city hoped to establish
The attention of the colored janitol
was brought 10 the condition, bu'
early this evening the skeleton re
manned untouched and was still grin
ing at the ceiling in the half light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
l94-17c.
MASONIC MEETINGS FOR WEEK
OF AUGUST DIST.

Monday, August Dist, called Com
munication Of Andrew Jackson Lodge
No. 100 at 1880 p. m. Tor the purpose
of comforting the First degree, eXami-
nation on the second degree and bal
loting for advancement, also to con-
fer the Master Mason's Degree.
Wednesday, August 23rd, weekly
drill of Old Dominion Commandery
No. H..
Thursday, August 9th, State Com
munication of MISUNDERSTANDING
ton Lodge No. % at s p. m. Routine
business and Master Mason's Degree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
IN MEMORIAM

In loving remembrance of my
dear son, GEORGE DUTY, who was
drowned six years ago today, Au-
gust %, 1916.
Oh. how hard was the summons,
When the word came that he was
dead,
George left US bright and happy,
And was brought back to us dead
1912. Mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

tired, WORKOUT feel
ing and painful peri
DDS. | used to get up
with n pain in my
head and pains in my
lOwerparts and back.
Often | was not able
to do my work. /
read in your little
book about Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
y have taken it. l
{ q q sO we'll apd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
NOTICE

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of The Howard Lumber Com
pany will be held on September 5th,
1922, at Il o'clock \. NJ. at its prin-
cipal office, III South Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Virginia, for the election
of directors and the transaction of
any other business that may properly
come before said meeting.
J. =. FELDT, Secretary.
l91-l7c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Library Association, their dues to be
used for the purchase Of books and
the upkeep Of the institution.
Winchester-The new United Breth-
rem Church. erected at a cost of APP
proxmately $4,000, was formally ded-
icated today by Bishop William NJ.
Bell, of Harrisonburg and Los Angel
es, in the presence of a congregation
representing every Protestant denom-
nation here, while hundreds came
from various churches of the Virginia
Conference of the United Brethren
Church. Bishop Bell also spoke at a
laymen's meeting this afternoon, and
preached again tonight.
Danville-While no definite action
has yet been taken. it is reported on
reliable authority that within the next
thirty days suit will be instituted in
the Corporation Court here to break
the will Of the late John +. Hughes,
wealthy tobacco dealer, who left the
bulk of his $3,000,000 fortune for the
establishment of an orphanage for
children of Virginia and North Caro-
lima. Months ago, when this matter
was discussed relatives neither affirm
ed or denied that such a move was
contemplated.
Anherst-The large tabernacle tent,
which is to be used III the Victor
Lightbourne meetings, has arrived and
has been erected on Baptist HILL"
Just back of the High School building.
This site was chosen because it will
afford ample space for the parking
of automobiles and other vehicles. The
work of installing the seats, and furn-
ishings, and building the pulpit plat
form was completed yesterday.
Lynchburg-A marble alter presen-
ted to Grace Memorial Episcopal
Church, in the memory of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton Dewitt, by their
Children, Clinton Dewitt, Jr., Mrs. B.
B. Adams, and Mrs. Bessie Parker,
was dedicated at the morning service
at that church Sunday. the service be-
ing made of special interest by the
reason of the dedication
Richmond - Passengers reaching
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

A flapper fell down stairs
comm out O tn Cleopatra
Beauty Shop t'day, but as
good luck would have it she
lit sticky side up.
We can remember when
women got Their hair bob,
bed on account O typhoid
fever and they kept out O
sight like a clipped collie,
Copyright National Newspaper Service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Let The Gazette rent that
vacant house or rooms.
Phone 7 The Gazette Of
flee. We will tell you how to
get results. lS4-tt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
Many Pay City Taxes
And Get Discount

Only nine days more remain for
the taxpayers to avail themselves
of the discount of five per cent al
lowed for prompt payment of city
taxes. After September l no dis
count will be allowed on city taxes.
The bills are now ready and in the
hands of Collector of Taxes P. F.
German
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

The Fiji Islands in the South Pa
cific Ocean belong to Great Britain
and are governed by governor and
executive council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
Especial to The Ga2ette)

Washington, Aug. 22.-Proponents
and opponents of the soldier bonus
measure will spend the next few days
preparing for what they expect to be
one of the most spectacular fights
the Senate has seen since the days
of the League of Nations contro-
versy.
Although Senator McCumber, of
North Dakota, and other bonus sup
porters predict the fight will be short,
Senators Borah, of Idaho; New, Of IN
diana, and other opponents of the
measure declare the fight will be long
er than they expected and insist the
whole subject Of the bonus will be
very thoroughly discussed before the
bill is permitted to come to vote.
One of the interesting features Of
the fight is the position of Senator
New, who is a close personal friend Of
the President and who is expected in
measure to represent the Presidents
views and wishes. There is no cues
ton but that Senator New is fully
informed of the Presidents position
and those who know the Senator best
say that during the entire fight he will
be virtually speaking for the Presi-
dent.
The most recent poll of the Senate
reveals that probably 33 instead OF
80 Senators will vote against the boz
nus measure which would insure its
failure to be passed over the Presi-
Dental veto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
WOMAN COULD
NOT WORK
Made Strong and Well by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
GIllIlIllIIIIIIlIllIlII

St. Paul, MINI. q took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Wants Experienced Men for Shops

The following Positions Are Open in the
Shops of This System
Machinists Sheet-Meta Workers
BoiIermakers Electrical Workers
Blacksmths Car Repairers
freight and Passenger
STANDARD Wages and Working COndtiOns)
Applications will be received for the above posi-
tons.
Report or apply to ]. II. Stanfiel, General Mana
GER. Cincinnati Ohio or r. E. Simpson, General Man
ager. Charlotte, n. c., or Master Mechanic or Gen
era Foreman at the following points:
Alexandria, Va, Ludlow, ny.
Lawrenceville, Va. Meridian MISS
Richmond, Va. New Orleans, La.
Bristol Va Princeton, lnd:
Snencer. N c. Greenville S. c.
Ashevle, n. c. Columbia, ;. Z.
Crpenboro. NC. Charleston S. C.
Knoxville Tenn. Sheffield, Ala
Chattanooga. Tenn. Birmingham, Ala.
Atlanta Ga Selma, Ala:
Macon. Ga Somerset KY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

What is the demand for the $500
stamp?
This is the question that is puzzling
officials at the PostotiIce Department
and although this is the largest de-
nomination turned out by the Postof-
fee Department it has enioved -four
iching and brisk business in the past.
This applies particularly back in the
DAYS of the war when large packages
were being sent by mothers and faith
ers to their sons serving in the army
in France.
Now. however the $500 stamp has
hit the toboggan and IS sliding
downward rapidly. IN the year 1920
the number of five-dollar stamps
reached 1925. their value being 1885,
1875. In 1921 the number dropped off
over fifty per cent. there being but
21.500 issued with value OF $lO7,-
500. And for 1922, the demand for
the STAMP decreased to such a de-
gree that it was necessary to issue on
" 15,4l1 stamps of the denomination
of five dollars. Postal officials declare
that the design of the five-dollar stamp
is the most attractive put out by the
Department and really ought to do
q whole lot of business.
The Democrats in both House and
Senate are preparing 20 make the tar
IF the paramount issue in their cam
paign to cut the Republican majority
i'm both branches a"- win the control
the House of Representatives ~
the November elections. 1t VIII be
contended by Democratic candidates
that regardless of the treatment OF the
tariff measure by the Joint conference
it must be accepted as the official eX-
preston of the Republican party IN
accordance with its pledge to pass "a
protective measure The most extra
ordinary feature cf ne tariff debate
which resulted in the passage OF two
acts based on fundamentals diametrl-
cally opposite wab the resentment
against it displayed by business, news
and civic agencies which usually sup
port the protective tariff ventures OF
the Republican party and other bodies
of equal Importance.
Many Republican Senators who vot-
ed for the measure instanced their
complete disapproval Of the measure
which the Democrats contended would
increase the national living bill by
at least $3,0O0,000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-08-22

Richmond - Passengers reaching
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1922-12-08
COAST PAPERS ARE
BOOSTING THIS VALLEY

The Seattle Star has -been pub
fishing a series of articles this
week on the manner in which the
state land settlement is being car
ried out in the White Bluffs Han
ford project. The articles are
written by Ralph Benjamin, who
was here several days last week
gathering information. Mr.. Ben
jamin is editor of the Tacoma
Times, and the articles are appear
ing in both the Times and Seattle
Star, as we'll as all the other
Scripps papers published in the
state. Mr.. Benjamin made a care
full investigation while here. gath
ering his data from Project Man.
lager j. G.. Scott, and by interviews
with the soldier settlers themselves,
as we'll as with the older residents,
and by general observation.
The articles are in striking COO
trast to some that appeared in the
Star about year ago, in which the
reclamation department at Olym-
pia, the manner in which the land
settlement was being administered
and the quality of land in this val
ley, were all roasted to a rich
brown. The author Of these arti-
cles was writer of the sensational
type, who had never visited this
va ley and who had never inter
viewed those charged with the adj
minstration of the land settlement
law. Such data as she had, had
been procured from those connect
ed with other projects in the state.
who were disappointed and dis
eruntled at their failure to capture
the first state land settlement.
The Star finally stopped publish
ing the articles when protests be-
gan coming in from residents of
the valley and, Mr.. Benjamin's visit
here last week was. no doubt, in
spired by the request in those pro-
tests, that if the Star desired to
publish the facts in regard to this
pro ject, it should send a reliable
reporter in here where he could
get the truth.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1922-12-08
POST ELECTS OFFICERS

AT the regular meeting Of Dal-
las McGlothlcn Post 124, The
American Legion, White Bluffs
Hanford, the following officers
wcrn unanimously elected tor the
ensuing year: w. 3. johnson,
Commander; X. p. Reynolds, LIST
Vice Commander; Gus Rollinger,
End Vice Commander; VIM. Gel
lo~man, Adjutant; w. II. Webb,
Finance Officer; II. w. Gross,
Historian; S. r. Murray, Chap
lain; II. j. Coleman, Sgt.-at-arms
The membership of this Post has
been 100 per cent for over two
ytlrs including every ex-service
man in Priest Rapids Valley. The
meeting was attended by more
than half of the full membership
committees were named and in
structed to make the membership
Of the Post for 1923 100 per cent
by January 1st. Before leaving
the Hall nearly all present paid in
National, State and Local dues
for 1923. Included among the new
officers are Soldier Settlers who
have taken lands here under the
States White Bluffs stamford
Land Settlement Project.
White Bluffs first taste Of win
ter came this week with a snowfall
of about three inches on the level.
while up at Vernita it Is said to be
about two feet deep. With the ex-
ception of Tuesday night, when
cold wind blew from the northeast,
the weather has been mild, the
government thermometer at Wah-
luke registering 20 above on the
coolest night. The snowstcrm was
quite general over the state.