davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MRS. SMITH HARRIS
 HONORS INEZ THAMES

Complimenting Miss Inez Thames, charming bride-elect of June. Mrs. Smith H. Farris entertained with a miscellaneous shower Saturday after noon at her home on Twenty-se sew enth street.
 The main feature of the affair was a miscellaneous shower for the honor guest. The house was artistically decorated with cut flowers. which helped carry out a color scheme of pink and lavender. From pink bowl, tiny trinkets were drawn, each being held for a toast to the bride to be.
 Miss Thames was the recipient of many lovely and useful gifts. which were presented by little Miss Louise Klyee. In conclusion, an ice course was served, carrying out the color scheme.
 Those enjoying the hospitality of Mrs. Farris were: Misses Inez Thames, Cornelia Hopkins. Dorc thy Haree, Gladys Harlee, Sarah Steven son. Allie Erwin. Lillian Butler Caro- line Sessions. Kathleen Pope, Meril Pitts, Lucille Frey, Bertha Acosta, Louise Farley, Evelyn Farley, Essie Mae Weber. Marie Allen. Helen Al len, Margaret Reynolds Lula Court nGy, Marjorie Craig, Elizabeth Jones, Gladys Crowson, Dorothy Barclay, Mary Sullivan, gelma Brown. Estelle Methvill, Janice Dollins. Mildred Hall, Nell Lewis, Alma Dickson and Lou ise Dickson. Mesdames Henry Weatherly, James Mccoy Oliver, Rob- ert Brown, J. C. Thames, H. S, Brown. w. E. Dickson, J. w. Watson, w Mcdaniel, R. J. Fullbright, Paul Watson, Robert Foster. Bien J. Gingsly, Katherine Mentzell. Howard Foster, John E. Montgomery, Jr., w. W. Walker, Earl Jones. Wade Poster, Arthur Schneider, James A. Downey, Jr., R. A. Walker. W. Saw rell Joe Glass, George Fieg, T. O. Early, A. Galloway, A. J. Parsons, NJ. r. Klyce and Mrs. R. A. Afford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
 TO HAVE LUNCHEON

At 12:30 o'clock tomorrow in the Sunday school room of the Highlands Methodist church. the Womans Mis- sionary society will hold it's monthly luncheon and Mrs. R. D. Burger urges a large attendance.
 These luncheons have been the means of creating great enthusiasm in the work of the 12 banN compos> ing the Woman's Missionary society and from a spiritual, as well as ma terial standpoint, have been inValu- able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
s. A. R. CONFERENCE
 IN NASHVILLE

Of much interest will be the sew eral days conference in Nashville, of the Sons of the American Revolution, which will be held all this week. Many distinguished delegates from the s. A. R., will be supplemented by groups of noted women from the Colonial Danes and Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. A. Howard Clark, honorary vice president gen eral, will be guest at the conven- ton. A distinguished guest will be Mrs. Joseph Riddick Estes of Bir- mingham, regent of the General Sumter chapter, D. A. R., who will be accompanied by her son, Joseph Rid : dick Estes, Jr., who will be dele gate to the convention,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS ELLIOTT WILL BECOME BRIDE OF MIR. MOORE

The wedding of Miss May Elliott and Prof. w. A. Moore of Birming- ham-Southern college has been an nounced for May 30.
 Miss Moore was secretary to the president of Birmingham Southern until short time ago, and since her resignation, has been visiting rela- tives in Moundville.
 Professor Moore. who is head of the department of mathematics in the college, is an alumnus of the institution. having graduated from Southern university. He has been actively engaged in work with the Alumnae association. Professor Moore is one of the most esteemed members of the college faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20

will automobiles
 
 will filled folk who
  automobiles will assembling Temple park-where appropriate hed dress the In this 
 soldiers the be fitting Left they ham of the American Legon Mrs Chape Cory of the Memorial Mrs Ida M Reynolds Ladies' auxiliary of the Birmingham of Spanish veterans and the Memorial Bottom secretary the Memorial association also president of the Women Relief Alma Rttenbery, Daug of Confed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS .DELANY HOSTESS
 V,O SIGMA TAI DELTA

last Monday afternoon to the Sigma Tau Delta club at her home on Twelfth avenue, south.
 After the business meeting re- freshments were served. and plans were made for victrola dance, which was held Saturday night at the home of Miss Dorothy Watkins in Glen Iris.
 The following clubs were repre- sented: Japs. Aces, Gobbins, Char mante. Knickerbockers. D. D.'s, Black Cats. R. N. ITS. Bats. K. T. C.'s, Bir- mingham university, and Interfratres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20

scholarship of one hundred and siXtyfive dollars is to. be. awarded. by the Birm sham chapter of the Amer ican Association of University Wom- en for the use of & girl graduate of an accredited high school at Howard college, Birmingham, Ala. for the year 1923-'24.
 The association fund of one hum dred and five dollars has been sup plemented by a sixty dollar scholar ship at Howard. The total fees for tuition are one hundred dollars; the remaining sixty five dollars will be available for books etc.
 Applications may be made through Mrs. Chalmers Moore. chairman, 1432 Milner Crescent Miss Helen Yer planck, Central High school. or Miss Mary Foster, Birmingham Public library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MRS. M'LIN ENTERTAINS GRADVTATING CLASS.

Members of the graduating class of the McLin School of Expression were entertained Thursday evening at the Tutwiler ehotel by their di- rector, Mrs. Earl McLin
 The class colors. purple and or chid, were attractively carried throughout. The table was decorated with the class flower. sweet peas, and unique place rds and 'bon-bon cups added most attractive note.
 F.. H. Clark presided as toast master and several informal speeches added to the ,merriment and enter tainment of the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
DELTA GAMMA SIGs1A
 TO HONOR MISS CASEY

The Delta Gamma Sigma sororlty will entertain at luncheon Monday at o'clock, in the sorority hall honoring Miss Nallie Mae Casey. who is a member of the graduating class of Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS SIX HONORS BRJDIC-ELECT

As d pleasing compliment to Nj ss Mierene Stafford. bride-elect of June, Miss Edith Syx will entertain with a theatre party. Saturday eve ming. May 26 At the close of the performance at the Lyric theatre, a delectable luncheon will be served at the Martha Washington shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
HISS ALEXANDER HONOREE
 AT PRE-NUPTIAL AFFAIRS

The first of a series Of pre- affairs, which will be given in honor of Miss Fan Alexander. who will be- come the bride of Howard Leach the latter part of June, was the luncheon which was given yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler hotel. Miss Vera Wilson was hostess.
 This affair was followed by Lyric theatre party at 2:So o'clock Satur- day with Miss Beth Ellis as hostess. At the conclusion of the performance the party repaired to the Martha Washington shop where a dinner was served, The guests enjoying both af- fairs were Miss Fan Alexander, Miss Ruth Graves, Miss Catherine Smith. Miss Hattie Adkins, Mrs. Tom Car penter. Miss Irie Frazier, Miss Vera Wilson. and Miss Beth Ellis
 Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Tom Carpenter will entertain with shower at her home in Shadyside, complimentary to Miss Alexander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
JOINT HOSTESSES
 ENTERTAIN BIBLE CLASS

Mrs, $. Y. Faucett. Mrs. Fee Eau eett, and Mrs. l.. G. smith were joint hostesses to Mrs. A. D. Smiths Bible class of Ruhama Baptist church last week at the home of Mrs. S. V. Eau cett.. 7O5 Eighty second street
 Pink roses were used. artisticallS in the decorations. of the house.
 After a. short business meeting . social hour was enjoyed during whieb a delicious salad course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MRS. RAY WILL HONOR
 MRS FAN OE ATLANTA

Mrs. J. IT. Ray Will entertain at bridge luncheon at her home on Highland avenue on Wednesday, May g. honoring Mrs. William Fain of Atlanta. Mrs. Fain is the house guest of Mrs. Laura Hagood Alex ander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS GRAVES HONORS MISS NDER

Miss Ruth Graves will be hostess at her home in Fairv1ew, Saturday, May 26, in honor of Miss Fan Alex ander. bride elect of June. The main feature of the affair will be shower for the honor guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
H. Y. r. U. ANNUAL
 JET A SUCCESS

No more successful social affair has been held this year than the sixth annual banquet of the Birming ham senior. B. Y. P. U., which took place at the Y. M c. A. auditorium Friday evening.
 The tables were made attractive with bowls of red roses and wistaria A delicious five-course dinner das served.
 After the invocation by Rev. Elm met Williams, Carl F. McCool. toast The chief speaker-of tho evening master, made the welcome address. was Governor Brandon, who made an inspiring address on the value of the B. Y. P. U.
 Other mum lers on the evenings s program werf as follows:
 Vocal solo Mrs. Claud T. Ley nance.
 Reading. MA Luther Patrick.
 Piano solo. Miss Miriam Thornton. Speaker, Mrs. Annie B: Koogle.f
 Violin solo, Carl F. McCool (accom- panied by Miss Thornton).
 Selection, Howard College quartet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
YfNCEY CHAPTER WILL
 ENTERTAIN AT MRS. HICKS,

Yancey chapter, U. D. C., will enter tain at a card party on Wednesday June 6, at the home of Mrs. James Hicks, on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS GRAVES SHOWER
 FOR MISS ALEX

Miss Ruth Ora es will entertain at q gift shower on Saturday, May 26. honoring Miss Fan Alexander. a popular brde-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MISS MEAHL WILL HONOR
 LINDSEN-HINDS PARTY

Miss Mary Meahl will be hostess at a Lyric party on Saturday afternoon, May 26. honoring the members of the Lindsey Hinds wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
ELKS WILL ENTERTAIN AT TITTWVIEH

The members of the Elks club vii entertain at n dance at the Tutwilel hotel on the evening of Wednesday May 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MR. AND MRS. CECIL
 HOSTS TO CARD GU

Mir. and Mrs. Alex Cecil were hosts to the Friday Night Card club on Fri day evening at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
INVITATIONS RECEIVED TO
 GOLDSTEIN-SOMM NEEDING

F. The following invitations have been received by friends in the city:
 MT. and Mrs. Max Sommer request the honor of your presence at the marriage. of their daughter. Daisy Miriam, to Mir. Heyman Goldstein on Tuesday. June j. 1923, at s o'clock, Temple B'nai Israel, New York"
 Immediately following the cere- mony- there will be a reception at TprDle E'nai Isreal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
MIR AND MRS. WILLIAMS
 CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

one or the most Deautlrul or laSt weeks events was the silver anniver- sary of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Williams at their home on Shades Mountain. The living room was beautifully decorated in mountain laurel and roses. An improvised altar was ar ranged with gate and arch of two silver doves bearing the word love. J. D. Thompson performed tho im- pressive ring ceremony. Preceding the wedding Mrs. J. M. Griffin (Cora Drennen) sang, accompanied by Mrs. J. c. Westbrook Annie Jones), who played the wedding march. as sne did 2b years ago and on the same piano. The brides attendants were the same.
 Mrs. E. G. Burchfiel (Alics Nutt) maid of honor, Mrs. N. L. Bagley (Gertie Pucket) Miss Mamie Henry. brides maids, all gowned in grey, and each wore corsage of sweet peas and roses. The flower girl was Ev, cline Armstrong. The ring bearer was Hurg Stokes, who carried the white gold wedding ring In the heart of white rose. Charles Williams was his fathers best man. The bride was lovely In her gown of ashes of roses, flat crepe: her bouquet was sweet peas and columbine. A quar- tet composed of Mir. and Mrs. Hebe Grain and MT. and Mrs. J. M. Grif- fin rendered When You and I Were Young, Maggie"
 The receiving line was as follows Mesdames Sanders. Hugh Stokes, Lucian Moses, E. P. Hale, F. A. Hewett. Edwin Chairsell Mrs. Walter Curl and Payton Wilson had charge of the punch bowl. Misses Eliza and Livina Stokes, Merrel Chairsell and Edith Rowe served the ice course. One hundred guests were present. Mrs. P. H. Fields had charge of the brides book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
SIMPSON METHODISTs WILL
 HAVE HOME COMING

The members of tho Simpson Meth odist church are planning a home coming for the evening of Friday. May 25, to be held at the church at s o'clock.
 Features of the evening will be music by the double male quartet of the West End Methodist church, and an address by Bishop E.. G.. Richardson. ....
 Ali former members and friends of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
SOCl ET TrY
Gou. Brandon Deliuers Citizenship Address
 AtLuncheon.

The most important event of the week was the citizenship luncheon. which was held yesterday afternoon in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel, under the auspices of the Jef- ferson County cmfwyp shrdlu etaoi Voters.
 members of the senior classes and their mothers. Flags and roses were used in decorating the bale room, which was filled to capacity with well groomed women.
 A splendid address was made by Governor Brandon, who spoke of the great material wealth of Alabama, which was equal to the Nile Valley. He said that the development of these wonderful resources would come only with the education of the man. shood and womanhood of Ala abama ; and lauded the league for their zeal and effort in trying to accomplish this.
 Afterwards, tho presentation ex- ercises took place at tho Phillips High school and he bestowed with his own hands the loving cup and the three medals, the rewards of the students writing the three best es- 2 says. The loving cup will belong to the school of which the first prize winning author is student, for one year. The school winning the cup for three years will have permaA nent possession of 1t.
 This citizenship essay contest will be an annual affair conducted by the league. in their efforts. promote good citizenship in world of unrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-20
NEW SCHOLARSHIP AVAIL
 ABLE AT HOWARD COLLEGE

All former members and friends the church are invited to attend.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
REPORTS ON C0TT0NsEED
Census Gives Out Figures on Mill
Activities.

Cottonseed crushed in the three
month period, August 1 to October
81. totaled 551, ,007 tons. compared with
976,212 tons in the same period last
year, and cotton seed on hand at
mills October 81 totaled 731,2S1 tons.
compared with 7S0.957 tons year
ago, the census bureau announced to-
day.
Cottonseed products manufactured
in the three period and on
hand October 81 included:
Crude oil produced. 277,056,163
pounds, compared with 291.69S,s59
for the same period last year, and on
hand. 93.s58.O99 pounds, compared
with 103,135.917.
Refined oil produced 174,19s.6s9
pounds, compared with 103 3,135,917,
and on hand, 70,607.S94 pounds COM
pared with 56.897,072.
Cake and meal produced, 434,6S9
tons. compared with 440.s74, and on
hand, 116,667 tons, compared with
11,320.
Linters produced. 1s7,534 bales,
compared with 156,929. and on hand,
9s.20S bales, compared with 75.549.
Exports of linters for the three
months were 1,505 bales, compared
with 1927.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
BUSINESS IN RUMANIA
STILL REMAINS BAD
Stagnation Due to Credit Strin-
gency. Commerce Depart
ment Reports.

The general business stagnation in
Rumania, resulting from serious cur
rency and credit stringency, contin-
ues unabated, Commercial attache
Van Norman cables the Department
of Commerce. At a meeting of Ru-
manian bankers few days ago the
national bank agreed to issue 2,000,-
100000 lei at the rate of 10000, 900
lei per week in order to relieve the
suitation.
The grain crops. particularly as re-
CARDS bread grains, which show a
marked increase over 1922. have been
satisfactory. Wheat production will
probably exceed 1l5.000.e00 bushels.
and rye. 100000 bushels, as COM
pared with 1872 production Of fheat
93.000.000 bushels, and rye, 10000
bushels. Barley and oats will un-
doubtedly fall considerably short of
the 1922 production, the estimated
yield for 1923 being: Barley. 6o 900. 600
bushels, as compared with $4,000. 900
bushels In 1922. and oats, $4,000, 900
bushels. as compared with 81 900. 600.
Cereal exports during September
amounted to 11S,000 metric tons. as
compared with $4,000 tons in July
and $4,000 tons in August.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
1000 ARMOUR WORKERS
BUY ALL STOCK ON HAND
Preferred Shares Guaranteed to
Pay z Per Cent-Quick De-
mand Causes Surprise.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SUecla! DlSpatcn 10 ne star.
CHICAGO, November 19.-How ca
gerly employees Of large industries take
advantage of opportunities to become
stockholders in these enterprises is
indicated by the response of Armour
d Co.'S workers to recent offer of
a block of preferred stock on an easy
payment plan. So many subscriptions
for the stock were made Immediately
after 1t was offered. that the amount
available for purchase was soon ex-
hausted and the offer had TO be with
drawn before the date originally set
for its expiration. The employees sub
scrfbed for more stock than the COM
papy had available to sell.
The stock offered to the employees
consisted of $4,000 shares of the pre-
ferred stock of Armour & Co, Of
Delaware. having a par value of 800
per share. and guaranteed to pay Z
per cent dividends.
In one week. however. more than
$4,000 shares had been subscribed for
although individual subscriptions
were limited to a maximum of fifteen
shares. AS result. about 10000 en-
ployes are now part owners of the
company.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
ROAD ASKS !. c. c.
FOR BOND RIGHTS
SIS, 500, 900 Issue Wanted by St.
Paul Company-0ther Ap-
prevails Asked.

The st. Paul Union Depot Company
and the railroad corporations which
own 1t asked the Interstate Commerce
Commission today to approve the ap-
plication of a s20.000.oo0 mortgage to
its property and the Issuance of $15.-
100000 Of per cent bonds under the
mortgage. The company proposes to
sell $500. 600 Of the new secu tiles to
raise funds for additions and better
ments. while the balance will be used
In retiring existing note indebtedness.
The New Jersey, Indiana and I'LL
rois railroad, subsidiary Of the Wa
bash, asked approval of the payment
Of a stock dividend of s215.000.
The Wabash railway owns all of
the capital stock of the applicant or
ganization, it was said, and the dfvi-
dend will represent the capitalized
value of improvements and better
ments made during recent years.
The Waco, Beaumont. Trinity and
Sabine railroad, which operates a
short line in Texas. asked the COM
mission to approve plans for extend
ing it's road from Livingston via
Beaumont to West Port Arthur. With
branch construction the total mileage
involved is about ia. When con-
structed the railroad will serve pro-
ducing territory and oil refining cen
terS.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
MORE NEW ISSUES
PUT ON MARKET
Corporate Bonds Offered to
Public Today-0ther Wall
Street Briefs.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 1s.-Cor-
poration financing, which has been
large for the past several weeks,
continues In considerable volume. a
number OF sizeable issues Of new Sc
curlties being on the market today.
fhe west Penn Company. through
a syndicate of bankers, offered today
s4'ooo.ooo per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock at ss1A fiat, to yield over
7.s0 per cent =.
Another issue offered for ,,,,.,i,
Ipnoscription was $500. 600 Minnesota
rover and Light Company twenty
,,,na s,1rean-year per cent first and re-
sSM Saaite ne vtasd vmts1dftgage- gold bonds at
Formal .I offering was made also of
io'ooo.ooo fifteen to forty year serial
.9 aho IA per cent highway and in
Evening star., 1923-11-19
EGGS WORTH S. 900
ARRIVE FROM CHINA
Agriculture Department Inspects
Shipload Furnished by
100000 Hens.

A single shipment Of Chinese eggs
precently received in this country and
Inspected by the bureau of chemistry
OF the Department of Agriculture was
estimated to be worth approximately
$o,O0o,000. The shipment which came
in at the port Of New York. consisted
of 43,369 cases and 12s.262 tins of
frozen eggs from Nanking and Han
kow. and 16,009 cases of dried eggs.
weight basis there were 9.46O. 900
pounds Of frozen eggs and 1900, 900
pounds of dried eggs. The total was
equivalent to 435.OOO cases of shell
eggs, which. at the going price of
nearly five million American dollars
The shipload of eggs represented a
years work for perhaps one and a
half million hens.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
FRENCH SEEM CLOSE
TO TRADE BALANCE
Slight Excess of Imports in
Nine Months-CoaI by Far
Largest Import Item.

French foreign trade at present is
near equality in value OF exports and
imports, according to official statis-
tics cabled to the Department of Com
merce by Commercial Attache Ches-
Ter Lloyd Jones, Paris.
Exports for the nine months of 1923
ended with September were valued at
2l,562,0 100000 francs and imports at
.2,o62 100000 francs. Figures for the
corresponding months of 1922 were:
Exports, 9.0O0.000 francs; imports,
100000 francs. Exports for the
nine months Of 1923 consisted of food
stufrs valued at 2.23S, 900, 900 francs;
raw materials, 6.552,Oo0, 900 francs;
manufactured goods, 11,623,OOO, 900
francs, and parcels post, 1,l47, ,0OO, 900
francs. Imports for the first nine
months of 1928 amounted to 40,421OOO
a.esndc II. oa tons. of which coal constituted
1S,ooo,OO0 tons. Foodstuffs in ports
We're valued at 5.22S, 100000 francs:
raw materials at 1876, 900, 900 francs,
ana M manufactured goods at 3,157,-
100000 francs,
Industrial Situation Uneven.
Furnaces operating on the 1st of
october numbered III; those ready
LOT work 30; those under construction
ket Is Very irregular, due to uncer-
tainty resulting from the Ruhr nego-
tiations.
The glove making industry is in
good condition, but manufacturers
prohts are low. The cotton market
Is nervous, due to reports of a short
crop In the United States and also to
nigh prices and exchange fluctuations
SpinnerS and weavers are disturbed
because of future uncertainty. The
cheap cotton velvet industry Is de-
pressed. The general condition of the
wool industry Is scarcely satisfactory.
The raw silk market IS uncertain and
stocks are low. Demand for artificial
silk continues brisk and production is
below demand. Additional plants are
being constructed. Lace and tulle in
dGstrieS are active and the demand
1or embroidery is heavy.
Dressmaking Business Good.
The dressmaking business Is good
and prices are high. Linens are gen.
orally satisfactory. There is salts
factory demand for heavy chemicals
for future delivery. Secondary indus
tries have bought heavily. Paris
sales of hides showed lower prices in
october and decreased export orders;
tanned leather sales are slow, but
orders are fair for kid.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
bushels. compared with 1896. 900 bush.

bushels. compared with 1,696.oOo BUSH
els the week before.
Figures made public today by the
Commerce Department gave the fol-
lowing comparison Of grain exports
last week with those of the previous
week:
Barley, $4,000 bushels against
oats, 10000 against 1S1.00O; rye. 141 900
against $4,000: wheat, 1885, 900 against
1885. 900; flour. $4,000 barrels against
359, 400 barrels.
Canadian grain exported from United
States ports last week amounted to
1.bS3.000 bushels compared with 1850,
900 the week before.
Evening star., 1923-11-19
McCRORY STORE PROFITS.

NEW YORK. November 19.-The Nc
Crory stores Corporation and subsid-
iaries. for eight months ended August
81. 1923. show net profit Of s666.790,
after expenses and taxes. Income ac-
count for eight months ended August 1
1923, follows: Sales, s12,416.626; cost
of sales s9,125.0S7; gross profit. s3,291,-
539: other income. s1,052,116; total
income, s4.343,655: expenses. taxes,
etc, S3.676.S65 net profit, s666,7s9.