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Smyrna times., 1923-01-17
WHOLE NO. 1854
HOME-TALENT AT OPERA HOUSE
Century Club Members and Friends
Give Three-Act Comedy Entitled
"The MicrObe of Love-


The Smyrna Opera House was
crowded to the doors last evening to
witness the home-talent comedy "The
MicrObe of Love-" given under the
auspices of the Twentieth Century
Club of Smyrna. The comedy, a clev-
er three-act production was directed
by Miss Celilia Freeland of the Wayne
P. Sewell Producing Company, Allan
ia, Ga. The first act opened with an
ensemble: Hello People, | Can't do
Without the Men," in which 25 lonely
spinsters appeared with their tale of
woe then Madam Cupid and her re-
tinue appeared and all is well. The
second act shows a meeting of the
Bachelors Club and the third act, a
Garden Party" ending with a grand
finale. In all three acts there were
solos, duets, chOruses and topical hit
songs that kept the crowd entertained
from beginning to end to say nothing
of the amusing situations and short
cOmings of the Spinsters and Bache-
lOrs inOculated with the "microbe."
Some of the numbers were most gen.
erously applauded. The cast of char
acters were:
SPINSTERS
Priscilla Prunes, President of Spinsters' Club,
Mrs Olive Shallcross
LOWE Long. .......... Miss Thelma Robinson
Wanta Man. .... .. Miss Francis Sevil
Ina Fraud ...... .... Mrs Robert Waen, Jr
Samantha Loving ....... Mrs. c. w. Schantz
Lille Lonesome ...... ..... Miss Jean Bell
Arabea Antique. 80. .... Mrs. L. L. Arts
Sophia SweetRum 49,. .. Mrs Bruce Cosden
Madam Hymen Cupid -Discoverer of Microbe,
Miss Cecilia Freeand
LEFT OVER CLUB
Piney Meltingheart Mrs. Thomas Coverdale
Tillie Comes .... Miss Kathrine Moffett
Mrs. Henpeck ... Mrs. Leland Harmonson
Lord 'Tis a Pity ..........J. H. Mendenhall
BACHELORS
Billie Bachelor President of Club
Mr.. Charles LeCompte
u b. Careful. .... Mr.. Henry Ennis
Simon Shy. .... Mr.. Joseph Mendenhall
Bobby Bashful .... ........M Mr.. Harry Jones
Very Bold. j.. . Mr.. Mllaway Broadway
Never Wed .... .... ... Mr.. James McClain
Can't Catch. .... ... Mr. Howard Green
Willie Never. 49,. ...... Mr.. c. w. Schantz
Jeremiah Henpech Mr. Eugene Goldsborough
CHORUS GIRLS
Catherine Bartlett, Margaret HILL Francis
Alexander Florence Arts. Gladys Truax, Lii
han Robinson, Elizabeth Thornley,. Louise
Spruance, Elizabeth Hill. Roberta Denney.
JAPS
Miss Doris Nichols. Mrs. De Hart
OLD FASHIONED GIRLS
Miss Alma Coleman, Miss Pearl Langrell
CUPIDS
Marion Speakman. Anna Bartlett Roberta
Collins. Louise Hoffecker. Margaret Collins,
Alice Baker. Violet Long
Smyrna times., 1923-01-17
LAYING HENS AT CHESTERToWN
u Owned by w. H. Glenn Lay 1900
Eggs in One Year-Other Records

q Owned by w. H. Glenn Lay 43OO
Eggs in One Year-0ther Records
Milliam H. Glenn, living in Broad
Neck, over near Chestertown, Md,
holds the record in this section for the
largest yield of eggs from his flock of
mixed hens. He received 4,3OO eggs
from q hens and raised 60 chickens
during the summer. From his 80
hens he is now receiving as high as 81
eggs day. Postmaster T. D. Bowers
of Chestertown, has almost as good a
record from his 36 hens, from which
he received 4,936 eggs during the year
and raised 46 fine Buff Rock chickens.
Mr.. Bowers believes the purebred Buff
Rock to be the best general purpose
fowl known.
Smyrna times., 1923-01-17

Working on Smyrna School Building
Despite the cold and frost, work is
progressing in laying the concrete
foundation and basement of Smyrna's 8
new $165,O0O School Building. A. L.
Hudson, contractor, is pushing work
as fast as weather will permit.
Smyrna times., 1923-01-17

AsaEs,.%S :, w. Jacobs, Mt. Vernon st.
z, JoHn pg1 " BY the barking of their
,,''uasd eas',. ". Jacobs !; and family were
q their Early SS,, Saturday morning to
Asa, on MUSE Gus on West Mt. Vernon
ttshsa b. bat ure. re-, It broke out in the
sss the r f,e."s was extinguished by the
ssht englne arrived. Damage
Smyrna times., 1923-01-17
NEXT FRIDAY CENTURY CLUB
Meeting of January 18th Will Be an
Open Meeting-Mr. Welsh TO Lecture

Open Meeting-Mr. Welsh to Lecture
The meeting of January 10Th will
be an open meeting in charge of Mrs.
S. j. Reynolds, chairman of History.
Mr.. Herbert Welsh, of Germantown,
will give his interesting lecture on
"The League of Nations from the
Viewpoint of an American Traveller"
The music will be in charge of the
Smith Orchestra. The public is in
vited. o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1923-01-17
ANOTHER SUSSEX ROAD READY

N' otiuSS'hiS W ONofSttOWH
Almost Entirely of Cement, Laid
The Bridgeville-Georgeto road is
expected to be opened for traffic some
time this week. The cement has not
been laid across Collins mill dam, but
temporary bridge has been made.
The cement will be laid across the
dam some time in the summer. The
entire road is now cemented except
about one-quarter of a mile from
Cokesbury Church toward Georgetown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
TESTERS COTTON STATEMENT

NEW ORLEANS. June 29.-Comparisons are to actual dates not to close of cor responding weeks;
 In sight for week. s2,Ooo; same seven days last year. 107,O00; same seven days year before, 10000, for the month, 263,- 900; same date last year, 4s1.OO0; same date year before, 26,000; for season, 10,- 67I000; same date last year. 10,5s0, 900 i; same date year before, 11,007.
 Port receipts for season. 5,735,0oo; same date last year. 6190. .000; same date year before last, 6.597 900.
 Overland to mills and Canada for sea son. 1,l13.Oo0; same date last year. i57o.- Southern mill takings for season. 3.s69,- 900; same date last year 3.361 900; same date year before 2.5ss.ooO. (decrease) 35,000: last year (decrease). 5S1 900; year before dncrease). .4s7.ooo. S5eEn day. eTpss yes f9r %ee same sae days year before, 17O,0OO; for season. A. 426 900; same date last year. 5,665,ooo: |: same date year before, 4.9Gs, 000
 Northern spinners takings and Canada for week. 10000, same seven days last year, So,ooo; for season, 2.1s9ooo; to same date last year, 2,S74,000.
 Statement of spinncrs' takings of Amer ican cotton throughout the world; This week. 13s,000: same seven days last year. l 203. .0O0: same seven days year before. 219.- | GOO: total since August l. 11.547 900; same date last year. 12,120.0o0; same date year | before, 9.5l6,000.
 Total visible this week. 2,3s9, 00o last week. 25ls.000: same date last year. A. 326, 900. same date year before 62ss, 900.
 of this the total American this week was l.O47 900: last week, 1.l1S,000; last year, 2.4s7,0oO year before, 4,245.0Oo.
 All other kinds this week, l;3a2,ooo; last week. 400, 900: last year, 1.S59,000; year before. 2,o54ooO. Visible in the United States this week; 597ooo this date last this week, l,7oe,ooo: this date last year, 3,139 00G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

keeps your nerve keyed up to high tension and life really has pur- pose-a big purpose. In the 10000 club" the purpose" Is worth hum dreds. even thousands of dollars to you If you start in the pleasurable task of securing credits and getting filled with the enthusiasm possessed by your friends who have already joined the club, you will wonder why you hesitated for even an instant.
 O O o
 Eight Fine Cars.
 The luxurious automobiles are the main award in the "o0,00 club" Automobiles were never offered so literally as in this campaign. A. few weeks of merry credit gathering and the wonderful machines will be turn ed over to their new owners. There is nothing difficult about securing g subscriptions and credits with which to win a car. All one needs is de- sire to succeed. a will to work and the determination, a will to work and list. Doubtless you have every quail fication necessary to succeed in the ownership of any car in the big list.
 O O O
 Easy To Enter.
 Joining the "5o,oo0 club" and com peting for the eight automobiles is an easy matter. Just clip out the entry blank which appears in this issue, fill in your name and address and send 1t to the campaign head quarters. You will be furnished with full particulars, all information rela- tive to outlining successful cam paign and a subscription book for scriptions. Call Main 49o0 in the event you cannot come around and talk this matter over with the "50, 0,O0o club" manager in person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
COTTON IS STEADY EARLY IN SESSION, WEAKENING LATER|

NEW YORK, June 29.-The con- tinued failure of bullish private crop figures to stimulate buying was con- sidered largely responsible for scat tering liquidation in the cotton mar ket today. Offerings were not heavy. but there was not much demand, and after selling at 25.04c early, October contracts broke to 24.61c or 29 points net lower. A rally of several points followed on covering in the late trad ing, with October closing at 24.76c, and the general market closed irreg- ular at net declines of to 20 points.
 The opening was steady at an ad- vance of 25 points on August and Of 6 to points on the general list owing to the bullish private crop figures and apprehensions of drouth or heat damage in the southwest. worked up to 24.4Sc during the early trading, or about 10 to 12 points net higher. On the whole, however. the small crop figures seemed to be without much effect, and the market turned easier during the middle of weather in Texas and reports of a heavy tone in the stock market. Rather bearish weekend figures were also commented upon during the progress of the reaction, which carried July off to 27.02c and De- cember to 24.o4c or 2S to 34 points net lower.
 Offerings became smaller around these figures and there was covering late in the afternoon, with last prices showing rallies of 10 to 23 points from the lowest. July was relatively steady, although nothing more definite was learned regarding the rumored prospect for shipments from New York. Five more of the regular end-month crop reports were issued by private authorities, condi- tion figures ranging from 67.5 to 70. and figures on the indicated yield from 10,300,000 to 10,97O,000 bales. According to a canvass made during the day, the average of so guesses as to the probable showing of next Mondays government report on con- dition is 69.9 per cent. Port receipts today were S,491 bales. United States port stocks, 319,396. Exports, 13.155, making 4.621,115 so far this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
WHEAT TENDING LEADS DOWNWARD MOST OF SESSION

CHICAGO, June 29.-With crop re- ports showing a disposition to i'm crease tho estimated yield both of winter and spring wheat and with a renewal of New York stock market weakness, wheat had a downward tendency most of the time today, es- peclally S the new low price records for the season were touched by De- cember corn and by September and December oats. Wheat closed unset tied F to 1h cents net lower, Sep tember 102h to 102A and December 105h to 105H. Corn finished 2 cents to 2s4 down, oats F to 5.S off and provisions at cents to 10 cents de- cline.
 Ideal weather conditions for har- vesting did good deal to promote belief in a betterment of the total outturn of winter wheat On the other hand an increase of the par yield used in figuring the spring crop was generally held to be more than an offset for reports of blackrust around Aberdeen. s. D.. and of drought dam age in part of North Dakota. Be- sides. with European exchange rates at new low levels for the year. inclined to follow price advances here and 1t was pointed out that unlike last year at harvest, there was no present evidence of any demand to build up domestic stocks of wheat.
 Late dealings in wheat were in fluenced largely by pronounced weakness which had developed in the corn market as a result of favorable weather conditions for the new corn crop. Furthermore, fresh export business in wheat even on declines in price. appeared to be on only limited volume.
 Corn slid down rapidly in price, with scattered liquidating sales by holders a feature and with Kansas City reporting enlargement of coun- try offerings to arrive. Oats sym patn.zed with corn.
 Provisions were depressed chiefly by Gownturns Tn the value of hogs'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
| MAP0THER INSPECTS TENNESSEE COMPANY PLANTS AT FAIRFIELD
Louisville And Nashville Head Enthusiastic Over Future
 Possibilities
FAIRFIELD BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD


 w. l.. Mapother, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was a visitor to this city Thursday in company with Herbert Charles Ky ding, vice president in charge of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company during the absence of Pres ident Crawford in Europe.
 It was MT. Mapother who chris tened the new car shops in Fairfield with a substantial order for cars when times were somewhat slack. and he has evidenced even a greater interest since in the progress of car manufacturing here as potential giant of finished steel for the south The Louisville and Nashville presi- dent was shown points about the plants and evidenced a highly tech nical interest in the work being done there. He spoke glowingly of the possibilities of finished manufacture in Fairfield and was an even greater friend of this section when he left than before. Mir. Mapother thinks along with the entire district that Fairfield is just starting on it's pro- gressive march toward big things. He returned to his private car dur ing the late afternoon and went to Louisville on the night train. While in Fairfield MT. Mapother was given some idea of the immense overhead line which the Tennessee company plans to construct from Fairfield to Red mountain, in which he was deeply interested and impressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
CLUB MEMBERS WILL
 GET BIG BENEFIT FROM
 EFFORTSTO WIN AUTO
Sundays List Will Show How Rapidly New Names Are Being Added-Eight Automobiles Free And Cash For Your Work Makes Exceptional Appeal To Everyone

The entire city of Birmingham and suburbs is turning it's attention to the big automobile distribution. Never before has any newspaper in this state attempted to award such a remarkable list of rewards for use of ones spare time in such liberal manner. The campaign has opened and you should see to it that your name appears as one of the charter members of the 5000 club"
 If Only Had Hilfion Dollars.
 What would you do first of you had million dollars? Ninety mine out of every hundred persons would answer, II would buy good touring car" Hundreds of folks today have that same desire-the desire to own a real good automobile. yet they are vast ing their time watching. waiting Ion the fence." so to speak and un- able to decide whether or not to join the "50,000 club" and earn one. The reason The Age-Herald decided to give away automobiles, and cash is because they are the very best and most desirable things person may acquire.
 All Compete Equally.
 Every person, whether man, wom- an. boy or girl, compete upon an equal basis. There is just one way to secure credits and likewise only one medium to success-"subscrip- tion getting." Entrance to the "50, 900 club" brings with 1t a touch of adventure--a brush with the busi- Few ever become discouraged after they have once entered the game of opportunity It is exhila rating to en- ter into vigorous competition, 1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. June 2s.-After ad- vances of to points around the opening today tho cotton market turned soft and during the remainder of the session 1t had q tendency to saw. Lowest prices came late in the day, when the active months were 20 to 3S points under the final quo tations of yesterday. with July off to 27 3Gc pound and October off to 23. 9Sc. The close was al net losses the day of 14 to 32 points, July closing at a range of 27.42c to 27 4Sc and October at 24. 0Sc to 24.13c.
 The small advances of the opening were due to bullish private bureau reports on Of these reports which appeared showed slight effect after the early trading. The breaking up of the hot weather in the western belt, better crop accounts from here and there, both east and west of the Mississippi river, and the renewed weak ness in tho stock market were against values. Considerable liquidation came from the long side and a moderate volume of new selling appeared. but new opera tions plainly were held in check by the nearness of bureau day.
 The condition reports of the day ranged from G. per cent of normal up to TO. They possibly would have had more effect but for the sudden tumble of temperatures in the western belt, Oklahoma City report ing minimum for last night of 54 de- grees, while Amarillo. Tex. and Fort Smith. Ark, both reported 58, and mini mum of 50 was noted as far south in Texas Abilene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
LOCAL MARKETS

s4.s5; i75 and smaller. box. 'G ;45o. ' ''1' HsnnnasRsr ssnnslms iS esiifo2n,a Ins, regular h. lb.. Joe; Red kidney. lb., isc; Pink, lb.. &c., PeasmCalifornia Back-eyed. h. Sac. Evaporated Apples--selah brand. 12he: 5o-lb. box. N. r.. 11lac: bo-15 oz. N. Evaporated Peaches-5o-lb. box. lb.. 50 ID; box. N. Y., 11hc; So-l5oz. s'. Peaches-Practically peeled. so-11 os Grapefruit.-54 box. s4.75: s4-7o-so. box. Lemons-ealifornia, box. .1O.5o. import ed. box. $9.50. 6 omqnsmwhits: .P-. Ts1a'. Tsss' crate. s4; yell oranges~Fiorida Val. 17s-smaller. ,7: Florida Val, l5o, ,ss.bo; Florida. I2s box, s6: California Val. 176-smaller. St; 150. ''isn' Pin'eappies:crate. iopi ,5.
 fssnats Aa a% sd D lO Be- ano ass,tea h. Shc; Virginia raw. h.. loc; roasted Prunes-calitornla .4o:5o. 25 lbs. b. 1sHc; California 5O-eo, 25 lbs. lb. i4 hc: California SOTO. 25 lbs, h.. 13Ac: 3S-ll oz.. pitited. lbc.; 26 lbs 5o-6o, h.. lie; as 14c.
 Rsisins-144-5c seedless. ,4.5o; 25 lbs. loose. seediess. l3,sc; seedless. 5Os oz. Irish Potatoes-New Red, Mo- 1. sAc; No. 2. h., EXC; white. h., 4kc. Lettuce-1ceberg. crate.
 iomatoes-Fancy. crate. s5; choice S4 Tomatoes-Mississippi crate. s25o. nteloupes-california poney. ,4se standard, S5.50.
 Peaches-Choice. $2.25; fancy. ss.5o,
 POULTRY
 Hens-Lsrge, 2JQ2ic.
 Fryers-Large, sec.
 Brolers-350 040c.
 Roosters-12c.
 Stags, zoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30

CHICAGO. June 29.-Liberal supplies a light demand and utter lack of confidence forced prices isc to 1c under, and caused a very weak condition to develop in the but ter market here today. Prices were a minor consideration to the seller. but very few buyers could be interested as most of them expected lower prices tomorrow. The car market was equally weak and quiet Most owners of cars were willing to sell at the below quoted prices.
 Fresh butter s2 score. 3sc, 91 score, 37c, 90 score. 351ac. s9 score 34lac, Ss
 Centralized car lots: 90 score 3sc. s9 score Iac, Ss score 34c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LOEw's BIJOU

Hollywood Frolics." the headline attraction of the vaudeville bill at Loew's Bijou for the second half of this week. will be seen at four more performances Saturday, along with four other meritorious acts, includ- ing the black face comedians. Faa : and White. also the comedy and song team. Lou and Grace Harvey in Harmony and Hash" as well as tn. boy Hercules. Orviilc Stamn, aud h.. famous dog. and the mouo'n. Harry White. "The ialrin,, with songs. stor! 's ,,d tD tn .''rhe Great Niah sh ai,est .', picture. starri'-s M eti an added at,r"r
 closes ith Sat it.dy Il. ,'s.sf
 An q erag ,f "'','7"
 s.-r'ps are manufactured .".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
DRENNEN ENTERTAINS 250 EMPL0YES AT
 LYRIC THEATRE PARTY
"Lombardi, Ltd.," " Proves Big Attraction For Department
 Store Force

Dre:4nen X Co. entertained their employees Friday evening at thea ire party at the Lyric, where 'Lom bardi Ltd" is being presented. Tho employees were given a reserved sec tion, and from all appearances en- joyed the production immensely.
 Approximately 25o employees, rang ing in station from manager to of flee boy, attended the party.
 The gowns, negligee and silks used in the production were furnished by Drennens and four of the employees of this department store served as models.
 Appreciation for the courtesy of their employers In arranging the theatre party was heard when the guests filed out of the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
CHICAGO TIMETABLES

CHICAGO. June 29.--Potatoes weaker; louisiana and Oklanoma sacks Triumphs. S303. 26; barrels North Carolina Cobblers s505.25: Virginia. sB. 25 05.50. :
 Watermelons weaker; Florida Tom Wat sons. bulk. per car $b. 50a spotted. o4.26. Irish Grays, 24 pounds. @6. Tomatoes: Mississippi 4-basket flats. ripes. I. .51@2. .26: greens, q .7502. 41.:ko1.S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
COTTON SEED OIL

NEW YORK, June 2s.-Cotton seed oil was heavy. July and September making ders of 5000 barrels on Saturday or Mon day, along with dull trade considera tions and the weakness displayed in practically discouraged buying.
 Closing bids were { to II points net lower. Sales. 6,900 barrels. Prime crude 9c, nominal; prime summer yellow spot, 10 50 010 .75c; July, soc: September 10 51c; December .62c, all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
LIyERPooL CoTroN

LINEKPOOL, June 29.-Spot cotton was dull. Prices steady; good middling. 1s.77d; fully middling, 6.67d; middling, 16 sgd; middling. 16. 27d! good ordinary, 15.77d; ordinary. 15. 47d Sales. 1000 bales. in cludtng 5000 American. Futures closed steady: July Is. 22d. September 14 god, Oc- tober 136sd December 13 26d. January .0sd. March 12. ssd. May 12 sod. Noon official closing: June. 15. 57d value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
WEEKLY LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL. June 2s.-weekly cotton statistics: Total forwarded to mills, 39,- 900 bales. of which 2l,0o0 were American. tSock. 47s.00o. American 1ss.00o. Im- ports 26,0oo, American 1000. Exports. 6,0o0. American 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES
SPOT COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, June aas.--spot cotton quiet and unchanged. Sales on the spot, S03; to arrive, ASA; low middlng, 27.75c: niddlins. s.75c; good middling, s.25c. Receipts. $50; stock. 75,o62.
 NEW YORK, June 2s.-spot cotton was quiet; middling 2S.55c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-30
GUILTY OF SIX MURDERS

WACO. Tex, June 29.-Roy Mitch ell convicted and given the death penalty in six different murder cases, was sentenced this afternoon to be hanged on July 30.