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the world court and the socalled children's amendment to permit the Congress to make laws in regard to child labor, are the ones which should be pushed now I, therefore, urge you to plan your state activities this au- tumn and winter with the idea of giving all possible cooperation in the work for these measures.
 In particular. wish to call to your attention the delegations to your sen ators to urge their support for the proposal to enter the world court. You will recall that these delegations were listed for November in the program of concerted activility recommended at Des Moines, but if you find that your senators are to be away then another date should be chosen. l am sending to each state president list of suggestions about the way in which they should be arranged.
 In addition to the delegations which are the special responsibility of the League of Women Voters, there are many other ways of working for the world court and for two of these I urge the active cooperation of the league in your state:
 1. The plan of the Federal Council of Churches to celebrate. World Court Week, November All. Special em- phasis should be placed on getting women to read the league sermon in the churches on Armistice Day.
 ?. Getting signatures to petitions urging entrance of the United States into the world court.
 Minnesota and Montana already have under way a dramatic and ex-
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THE WOMAN CITIZEN Department Jefferson County Women
 Voters-Edted By Mrs Hugh L. Allison

The regular meeting of the League of Women Voters was held on October 10, at the Tutwiler hotel. Mrs. J. M. Hankins presided. After the reading of the minutes by Mrs. Brenton Fisk, Mr. Bernard SZold, in a short talk presented the aims and aspirations of the little theatre He made an appeal for 50 more members for this new organization, which will add so much to the cultural life of Birmingham.
 On account of illness Solicitor James Davis. who had promised to tell the league about the investigation of the mutiny at Banner mines, was unable to be present Mrs. Myrtle She'll in charge of the program, had secured Mir Willard Drake as sub stitute. MT. Drake stated that inas- much as the investigation was still going on it would be inadvisable to make any disclosures at this stage ot the proceedings. He said that Solicitor Davis was undismayed by the goyer- nors order prohibiting the investiga- tion, and was more determined than ever that it should be carried to finish. MT. Drake spoke feelingly of the cruelties inflicted on prisoners in the convict mines. He told of an 1n- stance where a convict had had -seV- eral fingers amputated and one-half hour after the operation he was sent back to work in the mine. MT. Drake assured his hearers that since the women of the state were determined that the convict lease system should be abolished, there was not a doubt but that this black spot on Alabama s name would soon be removed. "For," !" he added, women always get what they set their hearts on."
 Miss Katherine Norris, membership campaign director from the national league, spoke interestingly of the aims and ideals of the league, and outlined the plans for the member ship campaign. Twenty squads, each headed by captain with six workers. have been formed The objective of each squad is 70 new members, and
 the captains will make a daily repor
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speaker will be Mrs. Edward P. Cos tigan of Washington, D. C., chairman. of the living costs committee of the national league She is a fluent speaker and will tell us why it costs so much to live and what we can do to make it cost less. Miss Myrtle Miles, who is now making her home in New York city, will also be with us on this occasion.
 The following committees have been appointed to carry out the de- tails of the luncheon: Reception committee. Mrs. c. Cory, Mrs. J. D. Penny. Miss Alma Rittenbury, Mrs
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other women's organizations. The hour is l o'clock and the place is the private dining room cf the Tutwiler hotel. Mrs. Dora Fell is in charge of arrangements.
 Three-minute speakers are being trained to present the cause of the league to the various clubs of the city.
 ACHIEVEMENTS AND DETECTIVES
 In a recent article, An Invigor- atlng Advocation," in the Atlantic Monthly, Bishop Lawrence of Massa chusetts says: Before you can get support, you must be sure that you on its own feet" To show you that our cause is good. read the follow ing, which explains what we have done and what we expect to do:
 O O O
 Achievements.
 We were organized in September, 1920. Since then, we have:
 1. Conducted schools cf citizenship In Birmin gham, Bessemer and other parts of the county
 2. Conducted an anti-vice cam paign in Birmingham, resulting in survey of all social service organi- zations in the county and the entire reorganization of the city welfare department.
 k 3. Sent questionnaires to all can didates for public office as to their stand tn matters affecting women were given to the public in non partisan. unbiased manner at mass meeting called for the purpose.
 4. Conducted two housewives ex- hibits for the purpose of educating Birmingham women to buy Birming ham manufactured products.
 5. Conducted pay your poll-tax and registration campaigns each year resulting in numerous additions tc the list of qualified voters.
 G., Conducted a citizenship essay contest among the seniors of the three city high schools.
 :. Called a mass meeting to dis cuss the convict lease system, re- sulting in the organization of a state wide campaign committee of men and women for the abelishment ObJectives.
 During the coming year we are planning:
 l. A citizenship school which will be free to members. 2. A course in public speaking. 8. Live meetings twice month with interesting programs. A so- cial feature once a month.
 4. A campaign to get out the vote at the primary and election this year. D. A careluI ana impartial scrutiny of candidates in the coming primary and election, with analysis Of their platforms and records. l 6. Third housewives exhibit. | z. Citizenship essay contest BIG LUNCHEON FOR OCTOBER 22
 If you want to have sgood time and forget all your troubles be sure to come to this particular luncheon. It will be held at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock on Monday, October 22,
 Mrs. c. B. Jaynes Is in charge of arrangements. and with her numer- ous committees is planning some thing out of the ordinary. It is to be an occasion of festivity and good l fellowship. Mrs. Jaynes requests everybody to come in their oldest clothes, and prize will be given to the one wearing the. quaintest cos | tune.
 The guest of honor and chief
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ELKS' LADIES GIVE
 BENEFIT DANCE

dhe IadIes auxiliary to the B. J Q. E.. No. 79, will entertain at a halloween dance, on October 20, the nfoceeds to go for the benefit of To- f$l charity. Music will be furnished by splendid orchestra. Tables will he arranged for cards.
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Dora Fell, Mrs. Seal Harris, Mrs. Coleman Blach, Mrs. Heidenreich; music. Mrs. J. W. Adams; reserva- tions Mrs. Dan Dimick; door. Mrs. Mant Hood. Mrs. H. w. Bostick ta- bles. Mrs c. P, Beddow; phone, Mrs. Ada Barnes; decorations Miss Annie Floyd. These committees are asked to meet with Mrs. Jaynes Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the Tut wiler hotel. "
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JOIN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

JOlN UT W OmEN
 There is hardly a buster spot in Birmingham than the headquarters of the League of Women Voters, for the stage is being set for al big mem bership campaign There you will find, at almost any hour of the day, Mrs Palmer Daugette, chairman of the membership campaign; Miss Katherine Norris of the National league; Mrs. J. M. Hankiifs, president of the Jefferson County league; Mrs. Brenton Fisk, executive secretary, and many of their co-workers as busy as bees making extensive plans to put on the campaign. Judging from the enthusiasm of the workers the goal for 1.500 new members will be easily reached.
 The campaign proper will be launched October p, and will wind up with tea. October 30, to welcome the new members.
 On Monday october 15. the league
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tremely helpful plan of getting "a mile of signatures" to the world court pe titions and other states are anxious to follow their example. The ad- vantage of petitions is, of course, that they give every woman chance to help in bringing the subject to the attention of great numbers of men and women.
 With the utmost confidence in the results we can obtain from the great work which we are to undertake this autumn if we join together in heart fest efforts, 1 am. faithfully yours,
 MAUD WOOD PARK,
 President
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the four were Brm1a gnsH ofjurs ugte Mrs Tes f md fmal
 street, G ada Oliver Summit %
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The largest be1ting house in Bue- nos Aires nas it's own tannery.
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will give complimentary luncheon to the presidents of local clubs and other women's organizations. The hour is l o'clock and the place is the private dining room Cf the Tutwiler hotel. Mrs. Dora Fell is in charge of arrangements.
 Three-minute speakers are being trained to present the cause of the league to the various clubs of the city,
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gle against the wicked Duke of
Dallas moved him; he wove new de
tails of his own into it, and be
fore Ma knew it he was actually
playing the part of the duke.
The duke /, it appeared, was a
hard and naughty man, but at
heart he was not all bad; when he
had listened to the story of his VIC
TINS wrongs and more fully APP
preciated the courage, the devotion
Of her doughty followers, he was
touched. He was handsome man
and no wickeder than the general
run of dukes; he would make be-
coming husband to the beauteous
princess, and if she set her mind
to it she could probably make a
better person Of him. Thus would
the warning factions be united
thus would the blessings of peace
descend
Continued Tomorrow -
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wildcat promotions and web GO
ing down on seniproven ground
that lease which concerned into
the Nelson holdings, and to which
St0ner had called attention. 1t had
been easy toy sell stock in the lat
ter enterprise, and now the deeper
went the hole, the higher rose the
hopes of the promoters. Stoner
himself was directing operations,
and he had named the well "Aven-
ger Number One"
Chapter gVII
Buddy Breaks the frances.
To learn that her mountain re-
treat had been invaded and that
she had been spied upon filled Ma
Briskow with dismay, but when
Allie found fault with her behavior
the elder woman burned with re-
sentiment.
We're queer enough" the girl
said, without you cutting up
crazy and making folks talk. If
you want to dance, for goodness
sake hire somebody to learn-to
teach you, same as | did. What was
you up to the other day? That
Delamater man said you was acting
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went to Dallas and there undertoo
to learn something about the size
of Calvin Gray's profits, who was
behind him and the extent of their
backing, and what the prospects
were.
When he returned home Gray
was gone, whittier he could not
learn. AS the days passed without
further developments, Nelson be-
gan to believe that he had had a
bad dream and that Gray had
merely been talking to hear his
own voice. He devoutly hoped that
such would prove to be the case.
apprehensions were reused afresh,
A time came, however, when his
and it was Barbara Parker who re-
kindled them. She had come to the
bank with an excellent proposition
and was doing her best to sell it;
in the course of her conversation
she referred to Gray in a manner
that gave Nelson cause for thought.
I've looked this lease over" Bod
was saying, "and I've seen the
books. 1t has been producing a
hundred and fifty barrels a day
steadily. Production like that is
, cheap at thousand dollars bar
! rel. 1t is worth hundred and fifty
, thousand dollars, Henry"
why is it offered for seventy
, five?"
Bob" shrugged. How did boil
weevil like this Jackson ever make
even hundred-and-fifty- barrel
well, in the first place? Where did
he get the money to drill? He is
sick of the game, l suppose and
would be satisfied to get his money
back with a reasonable profit. 1t is
a find, really"
Looks so, for a fact How did
you get on to it, Bob?"
Purely by chance. Through a
man named Mallow, a scientist of
some sort with a magic tester. "
The girl laughed.
Don't know him."
"Mallow is as queer as the rest
of his kind, and | put no faith in
his story until l investigated. But
the we'll is there and doing a hun
dred and fifty barrels as regular as
clockwork."
You'll have no trouble in selling
| it."
"Then you're not Interested"
Interested? Yes, indeed" Mel
son nodded. "T'm quite excited, as
a matter of fact, butt can't
handle it at this particular time
Frankly, Pm glad you can't .
Barbara told him, "for now l can
sell it to Mr.. Gray"
He's buying and selling, is he?
II said something about entering
this field in big way"
Hes in" Bob's eyes were
sparkling. ooh, things are looking
up for dad and me. Mr.. Gray is a
real miracle man, isn't he?" Wher
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NOW co ON WITH STORY
Chapter XIV
PIots and Counter Plot

Flots and counter Plots ---.--.
From the day of their rst meet
ing, Henry Nelson and Calvin
Gray had clashed. No two people
could be more different in DISPOSE
tion and temper, hence it was only
natural that every characteristic,
every action of the one should have
aroused the others antagonism,
Following the departure of his
two callers on that day of the
meeting in the bank, Nelson clos
ed his desk and went home. He
could work no more. For several
days thereafter he wis an un-
pleasant person to do business
with.
After cautious elaboration
Henry sent word to one of his men
in the Ranger field that he wished
to see him.
The man came promptly, and
when he left Henry Nelson's house
after a conference he carried with
him a perfectly clear idea whv he
had been sent for. This despite the
fact that he had not been told in
so many words.
So much accomplished, Nelson
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plumb nutty."
Mind your own business" the
old woman snapped. She flounced
out Of the room, leaving Allie
amazed and indignant at this burst
of temper.
That day Ma Briskow abandon
ed her mountain fastness. She took
her faithful retainers with her and
led them farther up the ravine to
a treat that was truly inaccessible.
The next day, when she stealthily
slipped out of her French window
she found Calvin Gray idly rocking
on the veranda. He welcomed her
appearance and pretended not to
see her embarrassment at the meet
ing; he was glad of this chance for
visit with her alone. Perhaps she
was going for walk and would
take him along?
But Ma flushed family, and for
some tame longer she refused her
confidence. 1t didn't matter; it was
all an old woman's foolishness; no.
body would understand. Gray was
not, insistent; nevertheless, before
long, they were on their way to-
ward the glen. In reckless burst
OF confidence Ma told him all
about her hidden band of noun.
5ainers
He insisted upo nmaking the ner.
sonal acquaintance of those boIc
followers of hers and upon hearing
the whole sad story OF the Princes.
PENSACOLA. The history OF her strug.
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REJOICES DAUGHTER
CAN RESUME. STUDIES

Everything my little 12-year-oId
girl ate distressed her; even glass
of water would cause her to beleh
gas and she was unable to 90 to
school for nearly year. | bought
her bottle of Mayrs Wonderful
Remedy and since taking H she
is eating us out of house. and home
and is attending scFctl again. II is
simple, harmless preparation that
removes the catarrhal mucus, from
the intestinal tract and alIays the
inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intes-
final ailments, including appended
tbs. One dose will convince or money
refunded. For sale by Howell's
Pharmacy and druggists every
Observation-Disclosures.
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definite or heavy, and when she
no longer presents clean-cut
outline, her claim to youth is gone
no matter how good d case the cal
endar may make out for her.
Never before have women had
such a keen appreciation Of the
beauty of line. A generation ago
the woman who dieted and kept her
figure down was the exception. To
day, practically four women out
of five who have come into their
thirties are dieting.
Diet is one of the first steps
toward beauty. The woplan who,
will retain her appetite and in
dulge in hours of exercise TO pre-
serve her fgure will also give to
her face, hands and hair the care
they demand.
Every day, in every way, wo-
men are becoming more and more
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BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

Calvin Gray, staying in Dallas
at the most expensive hotel, is
the avowed enemy of Colonel
Henry Nelson, son of Bell Nell
son banker. Gray is in love with
Barbara Parker daughter of
Tom Parker. Gus Briskow, friend
of Gray, takes Ma Briskow and
daughter, Allegheny, to the
mountains. Allie has a tutor,
Mrs. Ring, also professor to
teach her dancing. The dancing
master kisses Allie, who becomes
enraged and throws him from a
window. The hotel manager or
ders the Briskows from the no.
tel, but Calvin Gray arrives in
time to arrange for the family
to remain.
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this question evoked no response,
the girl inquired, curiously. Tell
me, are you and he such good
friends as he says you are?"
Does he say we are good
friends?"
"Um-m-well, he speaks admir-
ingly of you, and if people admire
me | love them. He thinks you are
a remarkably capable person. "A
determined fighter, l think he
called you. That should be high
praise, coming from fellow Off
Ger. He probably outlined his
plans to YOU"
He did" Nelson spoke dryly.
81 assumed that he was relying
on your judgment and taking your
tips"
Why? How so?"
Because he has bought so much
land alongside of yours"
"Where?"
Barbara was surprised. "I-why
| supposed you kneWw After a mo-
ment of hesitation she said: Il
I'd better keep my mouth closed.
Just the same, he couldn't have
done better than to follow your
lead. That is the first compliment
| ever paid you, Henry"
I've paid you enough. And | do
believe in you. Bob, but I'm not
the flatteripg kind. He's a great
ladies man. | wonder if he is go
ing to make me jealous"
You? Jealous? Coming from
Wichita's most emotionless banker
from the cold county Croesus, that
speech is almost IA declaration. :"
Miss Parker laughed frankly. "Whv
Henry My naughty little nose is
turning up-I can feel it. But, alas
it proves your insincerity. If you
had faith in my Judgment you'd
pick up this snap"
With some hesitation the man
said: Were in deep, Bob. Awful
ly deep! That's the worst of this
oil game, it takes so much money
to protect your holdings. 1t doesn't
pay to prospect land for the bene-
fit of your neighbor; the risks are
too great. Gray has been pretty at
tentye to you, hasn't he?"
That's part of the man; he is
attentive to everybody. l have re-
celved more candy and flowers and
delightful little surprises than in
all my short, neglected life"
81 didn't know you liked candv."
1 don't. But | adore getting it.
The thought counts. | don't care
much for canaries, either-I have
such bad luck with them-but he
sent me the dearest thing from
New York. A tiny mechanical bird
In a beautiful gold cage, and when
you press spring it perks It's
head, opens it beak, flirts its tail,
and utters the most angelic song.
1t must have cost fortune.
Couldn't you love a man who
would think of a present like
that?"
When she had gone Nelson sat
in frowning study for some time
So, it was not all bad dream.
What could be Gray's object in
buying acreage adjoining his? Was
it faith in his, Nelson's judgment,
a desire to ride to success on the
tail of his enemy's wife, or did it
mean war of offsets, drilling OPP
erations the instant a well came
in?
In and around the office of
McWade & Stoners these were busy
days, what with a couple of new
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RUBINSTEIN anu Wliihie
treatment on your face.
Methods of treatment for the
neck are in many ways the same
as far the face, but as the neck is
bound to come in contact with wa
ter when you take your bath, you
must be rather more liberal IN your
use of cream upon it.
Many actresses famed for their
beauty apply cream before enter
ing the bath protect the throat
from the water and soap which is
often injurious.
A thin neck, which shows ten
dency to wrinkle, must be massag-
ed nightly with a tissue building
cream which should be patted gen
ly into the skin.
The woman who has a tendency
toward superflous flesh and who
finds her chin doubling or thrilling
on her has a really serious problem
to contend with.
Massage for the double chin
should be done with very heavy
strokes which will break down the
fat cells. Astringent lotions should
be applied frequently to tighten
the skin. Shaping the chin briskly
with the back of the HAND ALSO
breaks down the fat formation.
AS soon as a woman loses her
contour, when her lines become in
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/ always say W
Imy pat j e mt S
Judge h o W
young you look
by your throat
and hands and
don't wait for
your face to give
you away"
If you see hor-
zontal lines across
the neck or dry
patches below the
lobes of your
CARTS don't hest
tate a minute be-
fore beginning an
anti wrinkle
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Watch Lines In Your Neck to Keep
Face Young, Says Beauty ENper1
BY NINE. HELENA RUBINSTEIN
international Beauty Expert.

The neck needs fully as much
attention as the face, for long be-
fore the face shows signs of age,
the throat indicates its approach.
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beautiful.
If fishbone gets lodged in the
throat, gargle wit ha solution of
coda and water. There are no in-1
furious results if the gargle is
swallowed.
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Continues Another Week

n NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that our Shoe Sale
u was bowling success" feel by continuing
- it for one more week we accomplish our full
and complete intentions in reducing shoe stock low
that will have ample for the carpenter and then
within very few weeks will have shoe department
and showing of shoes that the Amercus people and
rounding territory will justly be proud of.
So keep us in mind; remember that our Remodeing
Shoe Sale lasts one week, from Monday, June l.
and lasting until Saturday night, June g. We want to
make you happy, more week OF savings or your
shoe purchases.
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Here Are Some Friday and Satur.
day Bargains That viii Wake You
Up.
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Duplex Window
Shades at 9Oc
You know the grade; white on
one side, green on the other; occa-
slonally tiny soiled spot on them i;
can easily be remedied; every one
worth $3.50. Friday and Satur-
day --------.-.....-.-..... o0c
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<<( Cures Malaria, Chills
600 and Fever, Dengue
or Bilious Fever. adv
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Boys Blouses and Dress
Shirts at Reduced Prices

Of percaIes and white madras,
fast colors and we'll made; former
prices were 81 and $780, Friday
and Saturday prices 49, SOC and 81