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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Alma Gluck nterUielus Her Husband, Famous Zn7balist

so profoundly, I have come to look upon it as my own"
 Aren't you exaggerating a bit? seem to remember tears when we were discussing singing"
 "Ah, because you were entirely wrong about that. You are wrong because you look upon a song only as a musical unit, forgetting that the poem is an important factor"
 'Of course, musical phrases must not be disturbed"
 "Ah, that's impossible" I replied '"The good singer must compromise between musical continuity and liter ary content and the more success fully he accomplishes that, the great CT is his art"
 And you. would sacrifice musical phrasing to make the meaning of a song and the words clear?" he said
 That is not fair question. should compromise, as I said" And continued:
 "Of course I think g. song is badly made when the composer has not tried to breathe with the poet"
 Then you consider the music sec ondary to the poem?"
 If you choose to put me down that way, I shall have to say yes. to prove my premise. Great songs are inspired by great poems-that is why so few translations are successful"
 T see we are again at one of the impasse where we can't compromise"
 'No," I answered, "because you're unreasonable You judge a singer as you do a violinist."
 Haven't you admitted that they have a great deal in common, that what l said was right. when I said the bow is like the singers breath-?"
 Very true, darling. and I shall be oternally grateful for infinite things you have taught me, and am afraid that l am not. as good a teacher as you are. If I had been, l would have conveyed some of my ideas to you"
 Perhaps you are right, or else am stupid"
 "Ah. don't say that, you are just bantering. Let us see if we can agree about the future from American mu- sicians," said my husband
 What do you mean, future They have a present. I think there are a great many excellent musicians in America"
 "Of course, but I am ambitious wish great national conservatory for the unhampered fulfillment of the talent here"
 Great talent would arrive and would achieve it's mission without a conservatory" he said.
 Now, really is that the esteem that you have for the achievements of the great Petrograd and great Moscow conservatories?" I asked
 -'Ah. no. They have done fine things, of course. I am only saying that I don't believe the lack of q con servatory here has kept American talent back. Talent win find expres- sion in spite cf hardships.'
 "oh. of course," l said. T do not feel that way at all. There is always a regret in my soul. and l sigh with Gray, Full many t flower Is born to blush uusesu and waste it's fragrance
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something. Ever been driven from home2p
 Well. should say not" said Mr, Jarr, lying glibly, Mrs. Jarr is tha best tempered woman in the world. can't make her mad"
 MT. StryVer snorted. "TelT me now you do It." he s1ld. This country Is. going to the dogs because the women boss too much Well, they can't boss me-"
 T like to be bossed" replied Mir. Jarr. Let tho women have thelr own way It isn't worth fussins about and getting mad over. Whrn they see you won't fuss there's no trouble with them,8
 -"Well l just go out of the house and stay out till I think my wife 5 in better humory grumbled Mr. stryver.
 At the next street MT Jarr rot out of the car, determined to go sarx uptown and see if Ne could get n a plnochle game at Sol's Cigar store.
 Arriving there, Ml,. Jarr was hailed with great delight as the fill-up hand desircd. Whereat MT. .Jarr declared that he didn't want to play pinocnle, as he didn't feel like it. Then he walked out and hurried home. Open- ing the door of the apartment, hs stepped in and remarked sullenly, Co as far as you like; you win"
 Why whatever's the matter With you. You're getting to be such crank" said Mrs. Jarr. mildly.
 Whereat Mir. Jarr insisted they ga to the theatre and off they went in light good humor, You never can telE
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slenderness. A slightly lowered waistline, really tailored belt, belled sleeves and a smart patch pocket are the style features that are most noticeable, though the application of the, stripes--a banding running the length of the gown and used as a cuff on the sleeve-is worthy of atten- tion. One suspicious a second pocket, just above the first, this time above the waistiine. The second froek, in the same material, though a different weave--is curiously enough of the same coler, though very different in it's styling. It chooses a rather more complicated mode, with bloused back, short sleeves of originality and bands of the plain stripe of the fabric. turned under the hemedge. A clasp of composition fastens the rather wider than usual belt, and the sleeve edge, neckline and bloused panel are bound with plain color. Two such models serve to show the possibili- weaves.
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 Our Old Friend the Summer Silk.
 Or the model might be ginghain,
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 Alma Glucl1. famous singer, and her husband, Zimbalist, live in a charm Ing house on Seventy-second street, New York.
 Entering the house one realizes at once that it is not the standardized work of crude interior decorator. Each. room breathes the personality and individual touch of Alma Gluck. Her drawing room in reds and greens, her bedrooms in rose and violet, and her music room uin grey, are com pletely an expression of herself.
 Alma Gluck interviewing her hus- band gives no suggestion of the pro- fessional newspaper woman. She wore long red robe embroidered in white flowers. Her hair, parted in the center. was rolled back to soft knot in the nape of her neck. If she had not been a singer, she might easily have been successful upon the dramatic stage. Her instincts are dramatic. She expresses emotion, thought, feeling. with expressive ges- lures of square but sensitive white hands.
 Opposite her was Zimbalist, seated in carved satinwood chair. He has fine sensitiveness of the true mu- sieian He was dressed in a dark green brocaded velvet lounging robe. While Mme. Gluck gestured with vivid animation, Zimbalist sat quiet ly. answering her questions with de- cision in low, well modulated voice. He has the reserve of northern race. It was only when his little boy. aged four, interrupted the inter- view that an altogether charming smile illumined his face. The little boy has charm too. He entered, rosy checked, pink and flew to his mothers arms. t
 Then there followed the following dialogue between these two artists who are known and loved throughout the world.
 By ALMA CHUCK
 'I have been asked to interview you" began, "and I am at loss to know how to begin, having given up discussing things with you to avoid clashing. l shall choose to talk to you on music because we agree on that. That is, l respect your opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
THE WOMAN CITIZEN
Department County League
 Voers-Mrs J S. Poster Publicity Chairman

The executive board Of the League of Women Voters had the pleasure of hearing Judge Murphy at lunch con Tuesday. He is earnestly at work trying to establish a domestic relations court for this district. The state at large does not feel the need of this bill, but Jefferson county, with it's 100 divorees a month, needs these cases centralized and uniform y disposed Of. The league feels that Judge Murphy is abreast with the everyone will do their bit to pro mote sentiment for his success.
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 The Next Meeting.
 There will De an interesting change for the next meeting. On March 6 the league will meet at the Masonic hall at Fairfield. We are to enjoy this treat through the gracious cour- tesy of the Fairfield league. The speakers of the afternoon need no introduction Mrs. Solon Jacobs and MT. George Eaves.
 Mrs. Joseph Wieferich has been ap- pointed chairman of an automobile committee to provide for transpor- tation. Every member is most cor dially invited.
 Meet in the lobby of the Hillman hotel Tuesday, March 6. at D. m. All having autos kindly let Mrs. Wieferich know how many extra seats you have. Call NJ. 23f3. Do it now.
 Mrs. l.. NJ. Iieidenrich. the new vice president very becominsly intro duced Mrs. l., E. Bush of Montgom- cry. director of the child welfare department, who was the speaker of the afternoon. Mrs. Bush showed the deplorable need of the extension of her department. This work has only been in operation three years and under her capable infringement she has systematizcd the work so as to get the maximum results from the money expended. She outlined eight measures touching child welfare in this state. which, if granted, will put our children in a favorable position with the children of other states. Let us repeat them for the thinking pub lie:
 To amend the child labor law, mak- ing it compulsory for every child to finish the sixth grade in school.
 To repeal the apprentice bill.
 To amend the juvenile court act.
 To establish a county aid fund for children.
 To make coguardianshipTlaws for children.
 TO amend the marriage laws.
 TO create county child welfare boards to supersede the old advisory bodrd.
 To ask that an appropriation Of S1.000,00o be granted to rarry oa the necessary child welfare department.
 on motion of Mrs Iscabs. letter of thanks VIII he sent tAp Jeffer- son county delegation and iMrs Sit- kins for their work in serprins the passage of the Sheppard ffowAer hill We hope the results will show hat womea and children are'As stiuaf'ir tl the sAatc .s,S Eve stqck
 Thanks, ladies. for your work in
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THE JARR FAMILY
By ROY L. M'cARDELL

You wonder why men suddenly disappear, leaving no trace" re- marked Mir Jarr grmly. Men sup posed to be happily married and without financial worries Well, | know some day I'll be driven to it. too."
 These were AIr. Jarr's final words in verbal passage at arms, the de- tails of which would he too harrow ing to relate to the representative.
 That is what l get for being too good" was also MT. Jarr's mental comment. as he rushed from the house. If man does behave him self and tries to do right his wife rake you over the eoals for q little thing as q big one. Doggone itl How did it start, anyway"
 He couldn't exactly remember how it started. but he remembered only too well how it ended, and he Won dered to himself if he did go away somewhere for a few months only he couldn't afford it. or for q few weeks. onlyf he couldn't afford 1t, or for a few days and he'd lose his job for that, too, and. anyway. he didn't know where 10 go to, and furthermore he didn't care to go
 Here his reflections were disturbed by Mr, stryver. who had got on the street ear. "Howdy, Jarr; where are We soing?''
 Just thought I'd run down town" replied Mir. Jarr.
 Come see the new quarters of our club said Mir. Stryver in q patron zing tone. He knew Mr Jarr could not afford to belong 10 such club and it would properly emphasize the. importance of him as S rich man to take the poorer one through those palatial halls.
 But the invitation did not appeal 10 Mir. Jarr, for the thought of spending the evening with duilard like Stry yer srated on him in his present con dition. Sa he said: i've a very i'm portant business engagement. but thank you just the same"
 Flows the wife9a Mr. Stryyer then asked. Mines sore at me about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
HEAD STUFFED
 BY CkTAnRH? UsE:
 \ HEA Al ING ERE AM

If your nostrils are clogged, your throat distressed or your head is stuffed by nasty catarrh or q cold apply a little pure, antiseptic, germ destroying cream into your nostrils IT penetrates through every air mas sage. soothing inflamed. swollen membranes and ybu gel Instant re- lief
 How good it feels. Your Hostrils are npen. Your head is clear. No more hawking, snuffling. dryness or struggling for breath Get a small bottle Cf Ely's Cream Balm from any druggist Colds and catarrh yield like masic. Don't stay stuffed up, Relief is sure,--Adv.
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Bulgarian effect. the color combi- nation gray and purple. gray and blue, or blue and orange. 1t has been said that when the summer fabrics are not creped they will be em- broidered, and quite frequently they are both, with charming effect. Then There Are Ratines,
 sateens and Cretonncs
 A novelty fabric that made good that is fatine. It has it's uses both for sports suits and for frocks, though it is with the latter that we are now concerted. Following the law of the seasons fabrics. there are printed ratines, with allover figured patterns in greens and gold, blue and tan or honeydrew, blue with orange and black and white. Openwork ratines, that give the impression of a knitted or crocheted fabric show cross bars of contrasting color, or may be Of one color in two shades. Others have cross stitch patterns, stripes or plaids, or checks-there is wide va riety. Lustrous, not too heavy sateens show polka dots and small designs on the newest of the seasons color ings, and cretonnes have their place in the material world, for they are practical, colorful, and when correct ly chosen, adaptable.
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 FrocI<s of Silk and Wool Crepe.
 Two clever little frocks, as pie tured above, show predileetion for the novelty crepes of silk and wool. The lady who graciously consented to delay her walk and pose for her pie ture has chosen a slightly bloused. yet withal straightline dress in the new thrush color, and it's severe lines, strictly sportlike, become her
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just as well. if designed for much z harder wear. But summer silk is gradually gaining popularity as wash fabric. The tubbing must be done with care but it will be most successful. if one bears in mind that the material is silk, and should be handled gently. IL is q very simple, but an ominently satisfactory froclS. the little model with it's normal waistline, its Llonsed waist and ki- mono shoulder. White is the color of the patterning of the fabric. and white very properly collars and cuffs the blouse, and fashions the string belt. All three are coarsely button holed in the same color as the groundwork OF the gown itself. White outlines the opening at the neck, and the collar is finished with tie of twisted wool, with clipped pompoms in the same colors as the froek. The patch pocket is for con venience.
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 Crepes. Printed Fables and
 Embroidery.
 A clever use of contrasting prints is exemplified in the simple model of an afternoon frocK of crepe de
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THE CLIMBER
By SOPHIE IRENE LoER

By SOPHIE IRENE LOEB She craved the plaudits of the popu-
 lace Rather than the favor of the few. And began her career of climbing Long before she had begun to braid
 her hair. And it came to her in full measure. Indulgen; friends ana relatives Termed her "spollcd," For she had need to become satiated With that she desired Ere she was fully satisfied. Came the time when she grew to
 womanhood. And her craving continued To shine an doutshine, To ride with the mighty and those
 that had had millions. That was her goal An dthe god of her desire All her talents, az ner mind Were unanswered for one course To climb, climb, climb. Higher and higher in the social
 scheme. And as it goes she achieved a place In this Tickle. fieeting Armament That turns thumbs down at the
 breath Of whim of it's willy sway. And it came as usual-the tumble. A word of scandal-though unde-
 served It touched her and blew her off her
 feet. And she no longer travelled the tinsel
 trail. But found herself on Mother Earth, Where she had to commence her life
 anew. Strange to say. there she found solace
 and real satisfaction With simpler folk and simpler things, Where people felt each others pains, Where ambition to achieve Was marked by humility of spirit And searching of the soul. And she wondered at that artificial
 past And erie daloud from the housetops to all the young: Reach not for the moon, nor money
 madness, But seek the highways and the by
 ways of life-real life, 'eThat is priceless, And fully satisfies when all else
 fails"
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Don't Squeeze Black
 Heads---Dissolue Them

Squeezing and pinching out blackheads make the pores large and cause irritation. Blackheads are caused by accumulations of dust and dirt and secretions from the skin aud there is only one safe and sure way and one that rever fails 10 get rid of theni---a simple way. too---that is to dis solve them. Jnat get from any drug store about two ounces of calonite pow- der---sprinkle little cn hot. wet cloyh--- rub over the blackheads briskly for a few seconds-wash off and you'll be sur prised to see that every blacktcad has disapr cared. and the skin will he left soft and the pores ir their natural chrditiop.-- s,i
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CT than it's lines and the appliea- ton of the emhroderies which form it's trimming; and the paneled skirt, matching the simulated vcstee, is un
 usually effective. There is deviation from the bateau and round neckline, the slightly rolled collar a rather welcome change, While the pictured models give an excellent idea of fab
 rics that are to he most popular through tho coming summer. they also show certai@ style details that are, apparently quite as settled as the fabrics themselves. The straight hemline is in evidence, and the short ened sleeve--in four of the froclss it is above the elbow or elbow length.
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slo. ' ntrllghtliao -. ecoromico,'y J i. T there a.e al- ways r .ales in crepe frock in one ot the light summer shades, It may later be died dependable brown or blue and do service under the coat of cloth or fur throughout the winter. In this case the pat tern and border would remain in evidence, black against the blue or brown background.
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 Cotton Crepe Proves It's versatility.
 Call it what you like-porch. house, morning dress-the little froel of cotton crepe is charming in its rich simplicity. Nothing could be sim
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chine. Il stands. in a way, for the cratic ways of fashion, since it is the direct opposite of the usual printed gown, which shows an al- lover design, brilliantly colored. A dress of this type may well be a pattern dress, of which there are many, this present .eason. Such dress comes all ready to ct. it's pat tern so printed and it's border SC placed that it is comparatively simple matter for the home dress maker to achieve a smart little frock of distinction. The charm of the pictured model is it's simplicity Of treatment. the border on the waist being so applied that it adds to the
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the poll tax campaign so say the Trades Council.
 Another letter of thanks This from Mrs sada Pope for the support given her in becoming state land agent of Jefferson county.
 Through the treless efforts of Mls Gladys Strock. Il soft drink stand opposite the Shades Cahaba high school was closed. She found that all the drinks were not soft but still had q fight to close it.
 Mrs Strock wishes to announce the opening of an employment bureau and clerical service in, the Empire building, Room 621.
 Shall the county supcrintendents of education he provided by direct election Look about the county and note the marvellous change in the -iast Jew years. Shall We put the schools hack into politics? The league says, No" and went on record as emphatieally opposed to the proposed change.
 Fred Fite, one of our legislators. in a letter to Mrs. llsnl,ius voiced his opposition to direct election. Change Your Dates.
 -Alttl tue tlttAlnS hi I dlfiitlu on March (. the league will meet at the Hlllman hotel on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Therefore the next meeting at The Hiilman hotel will be March 37. We have had numerous requests for this change, especially among members of the Woman's Christian Temper ance union.
 Enroll under your committee. Gail Main 5SS6. There is room for every body somewhere.
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 The National Convention.
 Plan for the convention. Make hotel reservations right away The fourth annual convention of the Ma tionai League of Women Voters will meet in Des 2loincs. la., April a-14. 1928. Reduced fares are promised. Among the distinguished speakers are Mrs. Sclon Jacobs whom we all know; Justice Florence Allen of Ohio the first woman in the United States 10 be elected justice of a su- preme court Julia Lathrop. presi- dent of the Illinois League of Women Voters; Cornelia Pinchot wife of Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania: Dr. Anna F. Rude, director of Mater nal and Infant Hygiene of the Chil- drens Bureau. Call 5SSG for par ticulars.
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 Ccuncii-M@nniscr Plan.
 We would urge all members to in- form themselves on this subject. As you know the Junior Chamber of Commerce have spent IS months fin study and research formulating a plan of government adapted to the needs of our city, they have picked the best from whatever source. ,Fhe lcague has indorscd this pian. Every organization that ean do SO should stand uehind the iunior chamber in the.r effort toward better govern ment This form of government is chg adorted with striSine rapidity Tho Wisconsin Legislature urged it's cities to consider this plan. An arti- ole in t,9ilier's Weekly uf May gs, la22. gi some Interesting facts. Ask for il in the reading room, tt tue library.
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on the desert airn Talent and energy seldom go together. You know that you did not want to go to Germany this fall tL play"
 q was tired and had only little while with you and the children after my long sojourn in the Orient" said my husband.
 And yet you had marvellous sue cess and the exhilaration of being ap plauded again by a musical and dis criminating public Are you not glad that l made you goy'' ] asked.
 "Ah 1 am not at all SUI C."
 ..Well. there you go again.i l said. "I suppose that the difference in our points of view can only be accounted for by the difference in our temper ament and nationality. !, being Latin. like the, expression of approval. and you. being sslav. are nassivc. How ever, l wouldn't have you any differ ant. l adore you as you ara,
 Banjo k a uegre corruption of ltal- ian paldora, q hrec-stringel ,nstrus
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| The string belt persists though ths bucEled belt shows new treatment
 of it, and the ornamental clasp prom
 ises leniency to any original varia,
 ton of it.
 What Other Dresses Will Do and
 Wear.
 Voiles will employ handwork for
 trimming and wear cuffs and collars
 of a contrasting material, probably
 some one of the crepy t ca es.
 Drawn work is favorite trimming
 of fashion, especially for the cotton
 fabrics A frocl of one material Is
 frequently trimmed with the same
 fabric in another color, each showing
 embroideries of the opposite color. Embroidered bands are much in fa- Vor so. too, are headings of steel, crystal and cashmere color, even on
 cotton fabrics. There is no limit when it comes to bold designs and gay combinations of the flamboyant
 tones that are seen everywhere. Startling contrasts. like 1range and
 black, gray and eeranium red, blue
 and yellow. are frequently seen, and touches of black are used to com plete the harmony of oriental pat jennings There are q hundred and one ways to style attainment, and q rich field is offered the embryo de- i signer who has an eye for line and
 color. And these frocks lay claim to hotl freshness and color, for they are staunchly dependable. in spite of their seeming delicacy. The expert laundress and the equally expert cleaner make the frock of light ma terial. but delicate coloring. a prac- tical possibility. And she who chooses wisely from both modes and mate rials will find herself confronted with no situation which she cannot command with one or another of her sflpcti ions