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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

Warren shot out of the room and up
the stairs.
Don't touch him." Carrie ran
screaming after him. Don't you
dare"
But the next moment lusty yells
from Bobby proved that his uncle was
administering saldtary thrashing.
Lawrence had rushed up too, but
Helen, left alone in the dining room.
was content to wait and listen.
For her pepper-laden powder puff.
Bobby had gone unrebuked, but for
the prank played on Warren, he was
being promptly chastised.
A tumultuous interval, then War
ren's heavy step slumped down the
stairs.
"Well. he got one good licking II
he never gets another" he snorted,
throwing Down the single. ''Ha, ha
built for hard wear. Ell? l gave it a
tryout along those lines. all right. Got
in a few stingers with the old Inde
structo' thatll make Bobby take his
meals a-la-buffet for a while. I'll teach
that young imp to get gay with me W
Copyright. 1923. by Mabel Herbert Harper
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
NEW METHOD
HEALS RUPTURE
Kansas City Doctors Discovery
Makes Truss or Operation
Unnecessary.

Kansas City, Mo.-(SpeciaD-A
new discovery which, experts agree,
has no equal for curative effects in
all rupture cases, is the latest accom-
plishment of DIR. Andrews. the well
known Hernia specialist of this city.
The extraordinary success of this new
method proves that it holds and heals
a rupture. 1t weighs only few
ounces Has no hard gouging pads.
no elastic belt. no leg straps, no
steel bands. and is as comfortable as
a light garment. 1t has enabled hum
dreds of persons to throw away
trusses and declare their rupture alb
solutely healed. Many of these had
serious double ruptures, from which
they had suffered for years. 1t is
DIR. Andrews ambition to have every
ruptured person enjoy the quick re-
lief, comfort and healing power of
his discovery. and he will send it
on free trial to any reader of The
Light who writes him at his office,
1913 Koch Bldg, Kansas City. Mo.
He wants enc person in each neigh.
borhood to whom he can refer. II
you wish to be rid of rupture for
good, without an operation take adj
vantage of the doctors free offer.
Write him today Adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Sure Way to Get
Rid of Blackheads

There is one simple, safe and sure
way that never fails to get rid of
blackheads, that is to dissolve them.
To do Z is get two ounces of Gallo
nj. --wder from any drug store
sprinkle a little on hot, wet cloth
rub over the blackheads brisk'y--
wa the parts and you will be sur
brised how the blackhea have lis
appeared. Big blackheads. little black
heads, no matter where they are, sim
py dissolve and disappear. Black
heads are a mixture of dust and dirt
and secretions that form in the pores
Of the skin. The calonite powder and
the water dissolve the bleckheads So
they wash right out, leaving the pores
fir clean and in their natural
condition
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
MethOdists Hold Meeting.

Uvalde. Tex, Aug. e5.-Thirty-nina
Methodist laymen were present at
banquet given at the Uvalde hotel last
Friday night for the purpose of talk
ing over various phases Of church
work. Interesting talks were made by
II. p. Hornby. +. NJ. Getzendaner.
Rev. A. 7. White, pastor of the
IIvalde Methodist Church; l.. Old,
County Judge II. C. King, Frank +.
Smith. former county attorney of this
county, and Superintendent of School,
Guy il. Dean, and several others. Al
organization was formed and it wa
decided to hold monthly meetings. The
following officers were elected: WI
liam Rascoe, president; Guy ID. Dean.
vice president: Frank W. McGlassoi.,
secretary, and Jesse Gibson, treasurer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
The Married Life of Helen and Warren
BY MABEL HERBERT HARPER

A TURBULENT EPISODE ENDS A HOT AND HECTIC SUNDAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
OLDEST GOLF CLUB PASSES

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The Royal Blackheath Golf club, which has been in existence for some 300 years, has now ceased to exist, at any rate as far as the his toric heath is concerned. The rea- son of this is that the heath has be- come an entirely unsuitable tract of ground on which to play the game. There is right of way" all over the common and players have for long time had to take fore caddies in redcoats and armed with flags to signal when the players might make their strokes with comparative safe ty to the public. Another peculiar ity was that the round consisted of seven holes, which were played three times, the record of the course being 95, or II holes, which will give some idea of the difficulties of the course. It was hard on clubs, too, as gravel pits and stony paths abounded. The Royal Blackheath was originally called the Knuckle Club, the origin of which name is "wropt in mystery but anyway King James " of Scotland and I of England is believed to have play ed golf here, and the club may be said to have fathered golf south of the tweed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
THE FRENCH IN THE RUHR

New obstacles confront the French in their attempt to collect separations from Germany by invading the Ruhr. Although it appears that so far the movement has not tended to favor the purpose of France, it is announced that Bochum, the center of the huge Shines enterprises, has been occu- pied since the German government has not shown willingness to cooperate with the French authorities. While there have been only minor disturbances, demonstrations of protest are repSrted, notably in Berlin, where the flag ofNthe German republic seems to be more popular than ever before. A policy of interference and opposition is be- ing followed by the German government which is adding to the difficulties of the French. As san example of what is being done to thwart the French, it is stated that food stores kept in the Ruhr for feeding the industrial population have been wilfully de- pleted A famine may result unless the French immediately begin to import wheat and other food Berlin has also quit send ing paper marks into the occupied areaA It may soon be necessary for France to make arrangements for issuing paper notes which would be guaranteed by the industrial re- sources of the Ruhr and would be accepted as currency in that district alone.
 These are but two problems in com plicated situation which threatens to become worse each day passes, but they reveal the attitude of the German government un- mistakably and convey some idea of the task undertaken by France. Although the initial occupation has not brought the results hoped for the decision to extend the area of occu- patton is probably due to the desire of France to make as complete test as possible of her plan for direct action against Germany. The other powers are apparently willing for her to make the experiment, even if they do not expect it's success. France has a valid claim and the courage of her conviction. These two factors will carry her far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
CURE FOR EARTHQUAKES

From the Washington Post.
 A western scientist couples his announcement of plans for a trip to South America for study of earthquakes with the statement that he hopes to discover some method of preventing them or of lessening their destructive effects. This is encouraging to those who believe that there is nothing beyond the reach of science. utfiew will be inclined to discount violence of fu- ture earthquakes on the strength of this announcement. The method of treatment to be employed in such case is matter for speculation. Will the questioning scientist attempt to diet old Mother Earth out of the quake habit, or will he attempt to effect cure from the outside, or does he expect to medicine her into enduring quiet! Will he treat her for intestinal trouble or try to in- duce her to cure herself by singing, as she whirls through space, the Coue ditty? The prospective healer should not overlook the fact that quaking is chronic complaint of Earth, and is of long standing. If he can cure her. well and good. If not, well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
THE KINGS DEPART

The ceremonies attending the funeral of Constantine, former king of Greece, were made imposing by the military honors af- forded by the Italian government. As king, Constantine was fa,iGre; but as one of those marking the decadence and final exit of royalty from the European stage, he was a success. The kings are one by one departing. They should have no regrets, for they have long outlived their day and age. Royalty is hangover from the days of feudalism and general ignorance of the peo- pie. The royal line still rules in some coun- tries, not because of the inherent virtues of their station, but because people cling to tra- dtion and dislike to sever the cords that tie them to the days of their ancestors. Most of the kings are shorn of all but a shred of their former power. They have certain technical authority, the custody of the na- tion's official seal; but they know that they inherit their thrones by the grace of the people and the parliaments, and not by any divine right. Those kings that are forward looking and endowed with vision and the spirit of progress which enable them to keep abreast of their times still survive, because they are not out of harmony with their peo- pie. Those kings who looked backward and lived in the past glory of their dynasties have passed out of the scene. Constantine has had the honor of bringing up the rear of this departing procession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16

cidents in which people are injured or killed High speed, careless driving and general disregard by motorists of their own safety and that of others are responsible for nu- merous injuries and fatalities that might easily be avoided. Such recklessness is criminal'and should be treated accordingly. Since fines do not curb reckless drivers, jail sentences might get better results. In other cities this form of punishment has been tried with success and has caused an immediate decrease in violations of the traf- fife laws. Outside of the business district where there are not enough policemen to patrol all the residence sections, motorists seem to think they can exceed the speed limit and violate other traffic laws with impunity, but if those who are caught by motorcycle policemen were given severe punishment it would not be long before this practice would be reduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
STREET-CAR PATRONAGE

Advantage is being taken of Birming- hams street traffic problem to work up pat ronage of the street railway lines. The policy is legitimate one and deserves sue cess, for street-car service is indispensable to the citizens. Usually too little concern is shown by public utilities for their patrons, and usually there is little effort made tc secure public friendship and approyal. Yet it Is possible to increase patronage by show ing definite consideration for the comfort and convenience of the public. There is no inducement stronger than good service ef- ficiently rendered. There is probably good ground for criticising some aspects of the street-car service. Perhaps no policy would go further to win patronage for tae lines than the exhibition of a definite determina- tion to remedy deficiencies and to obviate complaints. If the patrons of the lines were invited to express themselves as to criti- cisms of service and equipment, and if the company were definitely to correct legiti- mate causes of criticism, undoubtedly there would be laid the foundation for a real and successful campaign to attract additional custom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
RAISING WORKING STANDARDS

Participation by the United States in the international labor office established by the treaty of Versailles would be advantageous from both practical and a humane point of view. Far-sighted captains of industry real ized long since that promoting the physical and mental welfare of their employees is a good investment which pays returns in bet ter production. It has become an accepted
 principle in enlightened industry that a healthy. contented workman is more efficient than those whose home environment and working conditions are poor. The object of the labor office is to do on an international scale what has been successfully accom- plished by individual states and corporations. Obviously the nation which has established the best working standards in the world is fitted for counsel in such a movement Julius Barnes, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, announces that this semi-official organization contemplates talk ing part in the work of the labor office for 'fleveling up" foreign labor standards rather than 'leveling down our own" As Albert Thomas, director of the international office says, the United States has profited indi- rectlySfy what is being done abroad. "When we endeavor to protect the countries, which have advanced social legislation, against the unfair competition of countries where the working people are harshly exploited, we are helping the United States, as well as other forward countries, to maintain their high standards of labor conditions"
 For years we have heard the cry, from tariff tinkers and others, that the Ameri- can workingman and manufacturer must be protected from unfair competition abroad, where low wages permit quantity production at considerably less cost than in the United States. This threat may be gradually re- moved by raising the standards i6 Europe to an approximate level with those in the United States Although substantial results have already been accomplished in this di- rection, the cooperation of the United States is needed for it's fullest expansion The business men of America thus have an opportunity presented to them to advance their own interests, and those of their em- ployes, while they are helping the working people of foreign countries, many of whom are in deplorable economic condition that is little removed from serfdom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
 WHO PAYS THE TARIFF?

Figures have been published by the de- partment of commerce concerning our incom- ing foreign trade since the new administra- ton tariff law has been in operation. They furnish conclusive evidence not only of the upward trend of imports, but that business conditions in this country are improving But officials in charge of these statistics argue that, because these figures are larger than those covering our incoming trade for like periods just prior to the application 3f high tariff law, tke opponents of that law are now robbed of their contention that t would operate as a trade barrier. As a mat ter of fact, it is the opponents of that law who are robbed by these figures of their contention. Imports valued at three hun1 dred and nineteen million dollars for the month of October, about forty millions in excess of monthly totals previous to the application of the law, show conclusiveiy that this law does not keep out the vastly increased production of European countries and operate to keep this trade for the American manufacturer, as was con tended by the opponents of the law. But who pays for this three hundred and nineteen million dollars worth of imports? That these goods have been imported despite the barrier proves that the barrier is not insu= perable and also that the goods had to do considerable high jumping in cost to the con- sumer to get over it. It is this cost that is so palpably for the favored few.
 Such tremendous volume of imports for one month attests beyond any doubt that business conditions with us are most en- couraging. It shows that we need this merchandise for the requirements of our trade. It even shows that we had to have it despite the increased tariff cost But it does not demonstrate that our business pros perity is due to the new tariff law. Those who pay for high protection on manufactur- ed articles get no protection themselves. There is high protection on farm products, but the farmer receives no benefit, since export the things he grows instead of inn porting them. It is estimated that the new tariff law costs each farmer at least one hundred dollars year. If there were some kind of sympathetic instrument which could from time to time register all financial fluctuations it would then be seen that when, under this law, imports come over the barrier, there is a corresponding drop in the consumers assets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
Poor Boys Who Succeeded
 By FREDERICK HoUK LAW
Palissy the Potter

Stretched on the floor in a dungeon of the Bastille in Paris in 1889 lay an old man, dy- ing. He was Ralissy the Potter, nearly 80 years old. If he would recant his religion he would be free; but weak though he was with age and hard usage, he preferred death to dishonor.
 The spirit of "stick-to-it-iveness" had brought him fame, and now it brought him death with honor.
 As boy Palissy had tramped through the villages of France, the low countries, down the Rhine, and over the Alps into Italy. Sometimes he painted glass as he had done as apprentice to his father; sometimes he surveyed; sometimes he made pictures
 One day, as a young man. he had held in his hand a porcelain cup brought from China. No one in all Europe could make cup like that. Palissy said to himself: "Fl do it if it takes lifetime" It did take a lifetime, and he never made the cup, but he made better pottery than any one in Europe had made before, he made himself thorough man; and he made his name immortal
 After his first tramping trip he had mar ried To support his family he had to sur Vey salt sWamps, pant glass and make DIG lures, but he found time to learn to make pottery. Then, for Is desperate years he made, nothing but pottery. Money disap- peared. He broke up his scanty furniture to keep his kilns burning. He chopped up the walls and floors. His wife and all who knew him called him "The Mad Potter"
 He made glazing so fine that the King called him to court and protected him for 25 years until he was accused of heresy. In those busy years he refreshed his mind by studying springs, fossils, agriculture and philosophy, and became a learned man whose lectures stimulated scholars. In the field of pottery no one could rival him. His blues browns, grays and greens were beyond imi- tation. From being mere tramp he had be- come the worlds greatest potter. His death in prison was that of martyr and hero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16

leader, will doubtless continue in that ca pacity permanently, through the withdrawal of Representative Claude Kitchin. MT. Gar ner will have his reward as head of the Democratic representation on the ways and means committee It is well that the Dem oerats perceive the need for party harmony, for the Republican majonGy has been re- duced, and has been further crippled by schism and the formation of blocs to point where the numerical majority is no longer a working majority. The Democrats have fine opportunity to control legislation very effectively. Mir. Gamers action serves as good example to his colleagues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
A GOOD SHOWING

Nineteen twenty-two was the first expe- rimental year for the Farm Bureaus CO., operative marketing of farm products in Alabama. Cotton, of course, led all the other crops, in amount and value, to be dis posed of in this way. Of other crops sold through the Farm Bureaus activity the total market price was $S62, ,191.70. It is esti- mated that the cooperative plan of selling the above product saved the farmers S119.- 717.70 in marketing expense. This showing is quite good enough to induce many more farmers to adopt the method next year. The report takes no account of the products sold through independent farmers associa- tions, such as the Gulf Coast Citrus Ex- change, which probably marketed more than half a million dollars worth of satsuma oranges The Gulf States Produce Exchange is affiliated with the Farm Bureau, but probs ably marketed most ef tke years crop before the utilization was eompletely established. Wherever the farmers have learned to CO., operate and to entrust the selling of their crops to special and competent authorized agents, they have profited both in the sav- ing of marketing expense and in the higher price received new day has dawned for the farmer, in which he is to be sure of sell ing his product for more than it has cost to produce it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
ALLIANCE PRECINCTS RECORD

The women voters of Alliance precinct in the western part of the county have scored one hundred per cent in the payment of poll taxes, and are now qualified to vote on all issues that may be submitted. This is an enyiable record and is one that other locai- ties should emulate, both men and women. Alliance is a progressive community with high school and a fine graded school. It has been heard from in prize contests in domestic science and in agricultural exhibits. Its poll tax record is another evidence of progress. It is live community that fully appreciates the voting franchise, thus show ing interest in good government and taking steps to insure it. Far too many voters are indifferent to governmental affairs until something goes wrong and then painfully realize that they contributed to the situa- ton of which they complain by their failure to participate in the choice of officials and display an interest in the affairs of govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
WAS IT DICK WHITTINGToN?
om the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 In the wall of the nave of Old Cleve church, Somerset, is recess surmounted by boldly molded ogee arch, finished off with a face bearing a somewhat satanic expres- sion, and within the recess is the recumbent effigy of civilian of the fifteenth century. This has not been identified, and the very curious carving of cat, on which the feet of the effigy rest, has greatly piqued curios- ity. One paw of the cat rests upon mouse and the cat itself is seen to be looking up as though seeking his masters approval. It is somewhat singular circumstance that this group is contemporary, or nearly so, with Sir Richard Wilmington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
STILL NO AUDITORIUM

It is unfortunate that, after so many laonths have passed without any action look ing to the building of the auditorium, the city commission should. finally work itself into an equivocal position and be forced to defend its vote to let the contract. It is ntimated that citizens will make an in qlfiry into the situation and{ that the city will not sign the contract until this inquiry is completed. Meanwhile, the need for the auditorium continues and grows greater as the weeks roll by. Prompt action and final decision are demanded by the best interests of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
TWENTY -FOUR HOURS GAINED

The Age-Herald, in it's news columns to- day, presents photographic views of Mon days inauguration events in Montgomery. The plates were brought to Birmingham from the capital by airplane in order to insure immediate publication, in line with this newspapers policy of giving it's readers all the news at the earliest possible mo- ment. The staff photographers of The Age-Herald were sent to Montgomery, and their return to Birmingham in lit- tie more than an hour after they had finished their work at the capital, was made possible through the courtesy of Major j. A. Meissner, commanding officer, and the other officers and men of the 135th observation squadron, Alabama National Guard, who participated in the inauguration ceremonies. Asa consequence, The Age-Herald is ableto present the pictures to it's readers twenty four hours earlier than if reliance had been placed in the mails.