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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
FLORALLA HIGH CLOSES

FLORALA, Ala, May 26.-The
graduating exercises OF the Florala
High school were held on Wednes day
being made by Lieut. Gov. C. S. Nc
Dowell. Diplomas were awarded to
the following: Leila Bell, Riley Burle
son, Ben Braceweli. Made Cannon,
Jay Cawthon, Gladys Cockroft, Gill
bert Dosttr. Louis George, Alma
Garrett. Fay Hartzog, Natalie Hall,
Jesse Henley, Grady Wilson, Re-
becca Hinson, Ray Howell, Willie P.
Jones. Ollie Kendrick, Media Miller.
Sadie Puncey, Forest Smith and
George Wilmington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

At the annual election of Twicken-
ham Town chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution, yesterday. the
following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. Frank Web
ster, regent; Miss Edna Rodgers. vice
regent; Mrs. Frank Powell, secre-
tary; Miss Sallie Mastin, treasurer;
Mrs. Frank Mastin. registrar; Mrs.
r. c. Brickell historian; Mrs NJ. P.
Strong, chaplain. The chapter will
not meet again until the summer
ends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
CHANGES ANNOUNCED

HELM. Ala, May 24.-(special)
The following changes are effective
in the postal service in Helm and
Cleburne county June l.:
w. l.. Grower, city letter carrier,
will be transferred to Route Z; John
H. Lambert of Helm has been ap-
pointed to fill this vacancy; j. o.
Tolleson has been transferred from
Route s to Route 8, and Cecil Nor
ton has been transferred from Route
: Douta
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
TO PLANT STRAWBERRIES
FIomnt2n Committee Wants 100 Acres
Planted

FLOMATON, Ala. May 26.-(Spe
cial Lea sed Wire.)-The local com
mttee which Is endeavoring to Sc
cure pledges for the planting of 100
acres in strawberries next year. al
ready have ga acres pledged, and
many farmers have not yet been
seen. The farmers are being advised
to plant only such acreage as can be
cared for easily in order to avoid
any labor shortage at picking time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
dADSDEN BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD !
Gadaden. Ala. May "a |

Development of large coal proper
ties all the way from Gadsden to
Chattanooga is expected to begin
soon after the Tennessee, Alabama
and Georgia railroad exteraks its
tracks from this city to Birming h am,
according to those who are close to
the northern interests that are pur-
chasing large holdings on Lookout
mountain. At the northern terminus
of the mountain in Georgia and Ten
nessee there are considerable mines
and one of the best coke producing
plants in the south and 1t is be-
lieved that with assured railroad
facilities other mines will be opened.
both In Alabama and Georgia. Prac-
tically the same seams of coal now
being worked are found as far south
Is Gadsden, where several wagon
mines have been in operation for
years.
Much acreage on Sand and Iookou
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Prof n. L. Smith was not an ap-
plicant for superintendent Of the
Haleyville High school. His friends
here regret that he will not be with
the school next season. Professor
Fits OF Piedmont, Ala. has been
elected by the board to succeed him.
He will soon move with his family
to this town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PAGEANT IS PRESENTED

Leased Wire -Teachers of the first
to the sixth grades In the Parote
school presented their pupils in a
flower pageant, "All in a Garden
Fair" at the school Thursday eve
ming Norma Moll and the high
school orchestra of Troy will give a
concert at the school building here
Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
r.pM nIREAU TO MEET

The next regular meeting OF INC
Gilmore county farm bureau will be
held at Wetumpka Saturday. June }.
This bids fair to be most enter
esting meeting as Mrs. Katie Cobb OF
Millbrook has agreed to give lee
ture on Feeding Poultry for Esq
Production and Mrs. r. NJ. RaWhn-
son on profits of Poultry and COWS
as a Sidelne on the Farm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MORE RURAL SCHOOLS
NEEDED in COLBERT,
ASSERTS EDUCATOR
Sheffield KiWanis Club Urges
Statue In Honor. Of Gen.
eraI Wheeler

SHEFFIELD, Ala, May 26.-At the
annual get-to-gether meeting of the
Tuscumbia Chamber of Commerce
last night, Prof J. T. Mckee, county
superintendent of education, spoke on
the needs of the rural schools of
Colbert county Five years ago when
Professor Mckee entered the office
of county superintendent there was
not a high school in the county. To-
day there are three high schools and
money in hand for the erection of
the fourth Other ;hools of the
county have been consolidated. A.
H. Carmichael spoke on the Alabama
Power company and Muscle Shoals.
H. w. Mitchell of Florence gave
brief history of the activities Of this
Chamber of Commerce. in his city ana
suggestions as to the work that a
chamber of commerce can accomplish.
Eli Haggard of Sheffield, gave
numerous original reading on the
subject. IF We Made No Mistakes"
The chamber went on REGARD as IA
voring the levying of an additional
ope mill tax for school purposes in
Colbert county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
GEN. WHEELER sTATUE<

A resolution endorsing the move
ment to place statue of Gen.
Joseph Wheeler in the hall of fame
in the capital of Washington. was I'M
animously adopted by the Sheffield
Kiwapis club.
Colonel Spalding, new commanding
officer al Wilson Dam, was the honor
guest of the club. He declared that
the people of America were bouno
together in the great project at
Muscle Shoals and also by a strong
cord of sentiment. He stated that
as a boy in Washington he knew,
respected and admired General
Wheeler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
BRrDE AND CROOM VISIT

Rev. Aaron Gibson. pastor First
Baptist church of Andalusia. is
here with his bride. who was Miss
Youngblotd of Troy; they attended
the Southern Baptist convention at
Kansas City on their honeymoon
and are here visiting the father of
the groom, friends and relatives be-
fore returning to Andalusia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
Rates In Alabama Hurting Railroads. Utility Board Holds
FOURTEEN GRADUATE
Houston County High school Con
duets Commencement Exercises

Houston County High School Con
duets Commencement Exercises
COLUMBIA. Ala. May 26. - (Spe
cial Leased Wire) - Commencement
exercises were held Tuesday night
at the Houston County High school
at Columbia. A class of IA received
diplomas County superintendent Of
Education c. W. Johnson delivered
the principal address. The class
consisted of the following A. D..
Wilkerson. James F. Elmore, Johnnie
r. Patterson. Bernard Hand. Ida
Thompson Lois Smith Christine
Culbreth Eunice Floyd Carl Chalker
Leo l.. Guest. Carrie Kennedy. Mil
dred MERCER, Lucille Smith and Flor
ence Trawick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
26 ROOM HOSPITAL
NEARING COMPLETION
Principal OF Haleyville High School
Selected

HALEYVILLE. Ala, May 26.-tSpe-
cial.)-The private hospital of DR.. W.
r. Snow, near Clear Creek Falls,
Winston county, is nearing compile
ton. The building will contain %
rooms, and will be equipped with
water and lighting system.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

c. e. Smith. president Of the Farm
ers and Merchants bank Of Lineville,
has severed his connection with this
bank and purchased one-third inter
est In the s. r. Stewart company of
Birmingham. His family expect to
follow him to Birmingham just as
soon as arrangements can be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Crawford of
Decatur, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert c. Chase, Mr..
and Mrs. Kleber Rodgers departed
Yesterday in automo biles for Florida,
where they will spend several weeks
visiting various pleasure resorts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
SMALL DIARIES PROFITABLE

The farmers who are running small
dairies in connection with their farm
ing are finding it profitable, bring
ing them comfortable cash sum
each week end
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Miss King, the home demonstration
agent reports 200 hats made through
her hat making demonstrations, at a
wonderful saving in costs of ma
tcrials. The girls clubs are receiv-
ing training Just now in table eti-
Quette.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
RAIN CUT CROP SHORT

2 MALCOLM, Ala, May 26.-(Sptcial
Leased Wire.)-The rains which have
weeks have prevented the planting
of corn or cotton in the low lands
and many of the farmers expect to
allow these lands tC idle this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PURCHASE DRUG STORE

Roy Schuessltr of Birmingham has
purchased the Lineville Drug com
pany and Is here assuming his du-
ties. The drug store was formally
operated by A. A. Wilson. who moved
to Jacksonville recently,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PLANT ELECTRIFIED
Capacity OF Huntsville Pumping
Plant VIII BE Increased

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, May 26.-(Spe-
cial)-The purchase of new cleo
trical unit to the city pumping outfit
at the water works plant capable of
pumping $4,000 gallons an hour was
announced today by the water works
committee of the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PASTOR ON VACATION

Rev g. e. Driskill, pastor F1rst
Methodist church Is on his vacation
and Is visiting Fort Payne and Sui
phur Springs for a month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
BACK FROM BAPTIST MEET

Rev. V. c. Kincaid and Mr.. j. W.
Carruth returned home this week
from Kansas City. where they at
tended the Southern Baptist conven-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
LIVINGSTON NORMAL
ENJOYS GOOD YEAR
Diplomas Will Be Presented Next
Tuesday

LIVINGSTON, Ala, May 26.-The
State Normal school at Livingston
will complete most successful year
Tuesday This school has had ca
pacity attendance all the session.
For the summer term more than 400
students are enrolled and 100 will be
turned away for the lack of room.
Some of the commencement
events have been: The Inter-Society
debate, discussing the legality of the
French occupation of the Rhur, which
was won by the affirmative, repre-
senting the Page Literary society.
A piano recital given by six of the
pupils of Miss Emma Lott, the young
girls played with grace and ease,
clearly showing the care and skill
both teacher and pupil had given the
work.
A May Day festival given on the
18th by the training school and junior
high school pupils. over one hun
dred and fifty young people pre-
scented the scenes and dances in the
celebration of the May ard 1T was
done in Robin Hoods day.
Commencement proper begins Sum
day with the sermon by DR.. L. H.
Christie of the First Baptist church
of Meridian, Miss. Sunday evening
DR.. Christie will address the Y. w.
c. A.
On Monday afternoon will take
place the exhibits of the manual
training. home economics and art de-
partments. At o'clock the alumni
banquet will be served by the junior
class.
DIR. George Lang will deliver the
commencement address Tuesday,
after which Dr.. Brock, president,
will present the diplomas to the grad
uating class.
Federal and state enforcement Of
ffcers. aided by the sheriff and the
deputy OF this county, raided dwell
ing the past week, near Moscow. on
the Bigbee river. Marengo county
side, 81 gallons of whisky was found.
Three copper still worms, empty YES
sells and other equipment were des-
troyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
EDITOR AT CONVENTION

C. F. Dodson, editor of the Gle
burne News, is in Mobile to attend
the annual session of the Alabama
press association. He will spend
few days at Evergreen, his boyhood
home. before returning to Heflin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
UNDERGoEs oPERATIoN

]. G. Crosswhite of Colbert county,
father of G.. w. Crosswhite of this
place. was operated upon recently in
Sheffield. His condition was reported
as slightly improved
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
PAVING CONTRACT LET

Tuscumbia has awarded the con-
tract for the paving of Sixth street,
twelve city blocks. to the Independ-
ent Paving company of Birmingham,
that companys bid being s22,500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
REVIVAL IN PROGRESS

Revival services are in progress
at the Baptist church here conducted
by Rev. c. Y. Stone. pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
MAJOR BROOKS TO SPEAK

The commencement exercises of
the Baldwin county seventh grade
pupils will be held here next Thurs
day. The program will include
parade and address by Senator Leon
Brooks. All pupils who passed the
seventh grade examination are ex-
rected to take part in the COM
mencement exercises, which Will
bring together school children from
all parts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
EAVORS TAX LEVY

The Sheffield Rotary club has gone
on record as favoring the levying of
an additional one mill tax in Colbert
county for school purposes. The levy
would amount to $13,500 on present
property valuation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
WANT TO KEEP NORMAL
Baldwin County Citizens Argue For
Daphne school

BAYMINETTE, Ala, May rs. =
Especial Leased Wire0-A mass
meeting of the citizens of Baldwin
county has been called for May 80
at the courthouse to map out plans
not only to retain the Daphne Nor
NAL school but also to have the insti-
tution raised to an "A" grade. Leon
G. Brooks. state senator from this
district. will be one of the principal
cneakerS
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02
EXPLAIN MEANS
USED To COVER
POOL FINANCES
Idaho Producers Union,
Without Funds, Finds
1t Necessary to Deduct
Is Cents Per Crate.

WHY did the Idaho Producers I'm
ion withhold from M lettuce returns
for association expenses. 2sc per crate
when the understanding was that only
SC per crate was to be withheld tor
this purpose9"
This question has probably been
asked by every member OF the Idaho
Producers Union who delivered let
tuce for shipment during 1922. Ii IS
fair question and one upon which
every member OF the Union should
have been informed fully at the time
the deduction was made. Due to the
fact. however. that the Union at that
time was absolutely without funds
and without stenographic help. it was
to get this information out
to the growers.
In order to be successful. every CO.
marketing organization must
be equipped with adequate finance. ex-
perienced sales organization. and must
have a sufficient volume OF business
to keep its overhead expenses within
A reasonable limit Before the IdahoI
Producers Union was even organized.
he committee appointed to start 1t
off recommended the employment OF
IN experienced sales organization to
handle the products OF its members.
From this standpoint the Union has
made no mistake. for the selling end OF
he deal has been handled in a very
manner. Before il was
decided to go ahead with
he Idaho Producers Union. a sufh-
lent quantity OF head lettuce and po-
atoes was signed up for sale through
he Union to insure. under ordinary |
rop and market conditions, volume
{ business sufficient to keep the over
cad down to a very low figure. II
A potato acreage. sufficient to in {
ure at least 1900 cars of product. I
'as signed up and head lettuce ac- a
cage that under average crop con- e
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02

growers on account OF the e,,
sessment was. therefore. not as 90
as some have been led to believe
matter OF fact. the Sc per ,acL -
ceived from potato growers lack, o.t
a few hundred dollars OF balarc;"p
the potato growers account
The additional 20 cents Der c.,.
charged against lettuce growers i g.
ing credited to the accoun, Of ipd;v;d
ual growers in proportion TO m. r,,.
Der OF crates sold through the IIn;o,
during the year. 1t is hoped ,ba, ,
sufficient revenue from the reo,l.-
charge will be secured from the cal.
of lettuce. potatoes and other produc,,
during the year to refund TO 1922 Ia,
tuce growers in full the Zoe Der cr,,.
withheld from their returns. M :.
surance, however. can be given TIA,
this will be done and members should
not count too much on getting n.
full amount OF the extra assessm.,,
returned during 1928. The action IN
levying the extra assessment was "a.
ken by the BOARD after having co,
sidered the matter from all angles and
when the final vote was taken. MAN.
OF the directors felt that although !,
was necessary to take such action !,
might wreck the Union because of IN,
among its members. In
practically all cases. however, mem.
bers when presented with the facts
and with the cause for the action bv
the directors. have agreed that the di.
rectors did the only sensible thing thar
could be done under the circumstance.
Members at the present time are al.
most unanimous in commencing "a,
Board for its action. AS a result the
Union now has a small balance in the
bank. is entirely free from deb, a, the
md OF one OF the most disastrous
years in Idaho history and faces the
'uture with assurance Of success. The
oyalty Of the members OF the Union
turing the trying year just passed, has
,een remarkable.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02
LOCAL THEATRE MANAGER
cOMPOSES POEM TO LLOYD

Very few people have suspected 1t
but Manager Knight OF the Huree
Theatre in this city is poisoning out
as a poet OF the FIRST water and has
dedicated his FIRST bi, OF verse to Har-
old LLOYD. Mr.. Knigh, became in
spired when he viewed private
screening OF the new Harold Lloyd
comedy. "Dr. Jack" released b. Pathe.
which will be shown al his theatre on
Monday. Here is the poem;
Some Doetorlli
II you're sick OF this lie
With its toll and its strife
Remember that JOY will come back;
Just watch for the day
When the papers will say
He's arrived here at lasi--Dr. Jack.
There are doctors IN town
Yes. and some OF renown.
And others that you class as guaoS.
Blu, the one full OF pep
And the man with rep.
Is the one you should see DR. Jack
II you walk with cru,eh
And it hurts very much
To hike to the corner and back.
You'll laugh and you'll roar
And won't limp any more
As soon as you see-Dr. Jack
II your boy as rule
Wants to stay home from school
And you think he deserves good
whack.
lust take it from me.
You will learn when you see
How he's cured BY our friend nr.
Jack.
You'll laugh till you cry.
And you'll wonder why.
That some folks smile never crack,
II you know such man
II would be good plan ,
To tell him to sec-DR. JACk.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02
DRIVE OPENS FOR FUNDS

Adjutani Barry. OF Boise. is in the
city laying plans for the annual hnan-
cial drive for that institution. which
opens March s. The money raised will
be used in general welfare work and
for the maintenance of the Rescue
Home at Boise. Mr. l. NJ. Mccarthy
cashier OF the Western National Bank
has been designated treasurer OF the
local campaign.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02
Local and Personal

Harold Hawkes. was a business 1si-
tor in Boise Wednesday.
Alfred F. Stone spent Tuesday IN
Payette OH legal business.
Attorney George Van de Steeg OF
Nampa transacted legal business in
this city Wednesday.
William Skinner. prominent live
stock man OF Jordan Valley. is spend
ing a few days in this city.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-02

d;,ions in Idaho would have produced
an equal volume OF lettuce, was also
signed up. The revenue from the po'
ratio deal alone, had the potatoes been
sold would have returned the loaho
Producers from &c per sack average
charge. a total of approximately Sio'-
600 The revenue from the lettuce
deal provided the 1900 acres had been
secured for sale, would have returned
the Union in the neighborhood OF S3o'-
900. Ii appeared. therefore. that the
Idaho Producers Union would have
ADEQUATE finance with which TO operate
during lis first year. No one foresaw
that the potato market would be IN
such condition that it would be inn
possible to sell potatoes at any price.
although a great many felt that the
price might probably be low and that
the grower would probably get poor
returns for his efforts.
The history of the 1922 potato deal
need not be repeated here. We VIII
simply say that the revenue secured
by the Idaho Producers Union from
the sale of potatoes. was not suffcient
to pay the organization expenses and
other items of expense in connection
With the potato deal-in ether words.
the potato deal cost the Union more
han il brought in. Meanwhile. lSoO
,cres OF lettuce had been planted by
members of the Union and the crop
Vas developing in a very satisfactory
manner. Toward harvest time, how
.ver. the extreme heat and weather
Conditions began to affect the crop and
lmost without warning. practically
he entire acreage in the St. Anthony
district became unfit for shipment.
he entire acreage in the Preston dis
riot was the next to go. Idaho Falls
nd Twin Falls, and then the Boise
alley uiStflCt III tiic oiuct h~t"eos
,llowed in rapid succession and at
ne end OF the season. it was dis
losed that less than 20 per cent of the
cad lettuce grown by the members
ad actually been put on the market.
Instead of shipping 2400 care of
roduct during 1922. the Union ship
ID only 406 cars. The total expenses
the Union for the year. covering .
rganization expenses. packing house
luipment. rental OF packing houses.
nee expense and miscellaneous ex- I
.nse OF various sorts. was approx I
ately $1,000 for the year. Had the i
Mon marketed 2a00 cars OF product. i
e expense to the Union would not S
We been increased over 5000. In a
her words. it cost practically as t
UGH to market 400 cars of product l.
it would have cost to market 2400 I
rs.