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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

down toward the hem, where a solid border of flowers and leaves com plete the idea. 4zis
 The color of the velvet itself is mellow tone of rather subdued lavender, with the startling contrast of magenta flowers and yellowish green leaves. Different shades of the magenta, from a deep, almost wine- color to pale pinkish lavender. melts in with the velvet tone most. smoothly. NJ
 Most of the fullness of this skirt is drawn to the front and is fastened to a rather tight bodice with high straight neck and little bands of well vet for sleeves. To .accentuate the hipIine an immense. three -petaled flower of velvet is used, each petal being edged with a twisted ribbon in magenta coloring.s
 A very striking and, unusual note is the odd cape. A huge upstanding collar of black fox fits snugly about the head and surprisingly fastens at the back with a bow of magenta vel vet ribbon.
 One of the beauties of painted vel vet is the fact that one might do it at home if at all gifted in the painting line. Stenciled designs are quite as popular as those which are painted directly on the velvet. and batik will givce a similar effect if done carefully. The idea itself opens up great field for the imagina- tion, suggesting infinite variations and combinations of colors. In a smart shop there were shown recent ly painted velvets with a delicate rambling a1lover design in many diff ferent color combinations. A care fII Scrutiuv showed that all the out = lines were done with crayon instead of paint making exactly the same effect but in simpler way. The solid blocks of color of course were paint, but each flower and leaf had a dark outline of crayon. This kept the dull glow and made a most in- teresting surface.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
Don't let him go" Raggedy Ann

Don't let him goi" Raggedy Ann said.
 We wontr Raggedy Andy and little Weekly replied.
 And they didn't either.
 My! How Hool1ie, the Goblin howled when Raggedy Ann paddy whacked him with the large pan cake paddle. Even Raggedy Ann could hear him even though the pan cake paddle made a lot of noise.
 Hookie kicked and twisted, but Raggedy Andy and little Weekly held on his ears so tight he could not get away.
 :.'.Now" I specl1t that will be enough~ Raggedy Ann said as she gavethe Goblin one more hard whack, ,.sNow you can let him go, .Raggedy Andy and little Weekly"
 So Raggedy Andy and little Weekly let go of Hookie's ears and he pulled his head out of the cake door, You will be sorry for thisl" the Goblin cried.
 Then, when he saw Raggedy Ann
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

standing there with the pan cake pad dle, the Goblin caught Raggedy Ann and would have carried her away, If the kind old Snitznoodle had not run up and given the Goblin a thump which sent him bowling over the candy garden wall, "Goblins are mean creatures," the Snitznoodle said, T came back Nto tell the nice cookie people I can't live with them because someone took my mighty"
 Tt was the Goblin?' Raggedy Ann said. And here is your mighty right here on the cookie doorstep, Hookie, the Goblin, tried to make us think it was his mighty and he wanted to live with the nice cookie people"
 T am sad we found itl" the Snitz- noodle said. For now can stay here and thump the Goblin whenever he comes about and protect the nice cookie people from all harm!i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
.HEARTSOF TWO

Ase-Herald readers who have followed "The Love Game" by Mrs. Virginia Terhune Vande- water, will be interested to know that another serial by Mrs. vande- water will begin in these columns December 10. '"The Love Game" has proved a highly Interesting story, The new serial, Hearts of Two" is said to have even more dramatic and thrilling love situ- ations than The Love Game" and Age-Herald readers may look for ward to it with keen anticipation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
THE FIRST SANDWICH

The first sandwich, so called was made of two large slabs of bread, with a slice of ham between, and was devourdd by the fourth Earl of Sandwich. This earl like most ot the English nobles of that day, was devoted to games of chance, and it was this predilection that was re- sponsible fer the application of his name to the sandwich. When the stakes ran high the belted earl was unable to tear himself away from the gaming table, so it was his GUS tom to order servants to bring in slices of bread and ham.
 Los Angeles, Cal, has 1,500 men and women engaged in the real estate business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
---------7-7---77---7. ---77------------------ FIRST USE OF GAS.

The first use of gas as an illumi- nant was in the dwelling house of Mir. Murdoch in Redruth. Cornwall, England, 130 years ago. Murdoch carried on his investigations privately for several years, and in 198 he fitted up an apparatus for lighting part of the manufacturing establishments of Boulton and Watt, near Birmingham. In 1895 Murdoch built large plant for lighting a Manchester factory, which was very successful and stim- ulated other efforts in that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
PUMPKIN PIE

This takes its name from the color rather than the ingredients. To two cupfuls of orange juice add juice of two lemons, one cup of syrup (made by boiling two cupfuls of sugar in water for 20 minutes), slightly beaten whites of two eggs and two cupfuls hot water. Stir well and strain. When cool add sufficient orange fruit coloring to give the pumpkin shade. Freeze firmly, remove dasher and pack 1t down. Let stand two hours to ripen. To carry out the idea of it's name this ice might be served in ice cups decorated with yell low and green paper or small pump kin cut-outs can be Joined together and fastened around outside of the serving cups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
OUR OWN POPULAR SONGS

A little child of six one day to see a circus went. Her sister, Mary Meeleyhurst, was with her in tent An elephant was eating corn and peanuts with his nose when suddenly he put one hoof down on the young sters toes. It happened Hector Meeleyhurst, the father of the lass, had met the owner of the show and sbilked him for pass. He rushed up to his daughters side without the least delay and, as she yelled and jerked her foot, the father then did say:
 CHORUS
 Don't hurt the elephant, my child. He's needed in the show. The man who owns him says he cost an awful lot of dough He's on your toes, l see, my lass, out merely smile and let 1t pass. Your Pape really has some class-he got ih free, you know.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01


 time he had nibbled a hole large enough so that he could put his head through.
 What is that you have on the table?" Hoollie asked, it looks like something to eatP'
 It was something to eatl It was great big plate of cream puffs which Mrs. Cookie had just taken from the oven. But no one an- swered Hookie, because he was very rude to nibble the front door and put his head through the hole. Rag gedy Ann whispered to RaggeLy Andy and little Weekly and then Raggedy Andy and little Weekly caught hold of Hookie, the Goblin's, ears and pulled on them so hard, Hookie could not get his head back out of the door again.
 Then while Raggedy Andy and little Weekly held the Goblin, Rag gedy Ann got Mrs. Cookies largest pan cake paddle and ran out the back door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
BREAKING OUT .kI!L!l OVER ARMS
Pimples Itched and Burned. Lost Rest. Cuticura Heals.

had breaking out of pimples all over my arms They itched and
 when l rubbed them they burned very badly, My clothing aggravated
 the breaking out at night. and l could not rest, began using Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and they
 helped me, and after using two cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cutic'lra Ointment I was com |pletely bealed." (Signed) John Alfred, Roxton, Texas.
 clear the pores of impurities by daily use of Cuticura Soap and oc- |casions1 touches of Cuticura Oint- ment as needed to soften. soothe
 and heal. They are ideal for the toilet. as is also Cuticura Talcum for powdering and perfuming.
 sAnplss Free by Mall. Address: "cutiesra Labor. atoTdss. Dept H, Maiden <e, Mass" Sold every where. Soap25e. Ointment 25 and 5Oc Talcum 25c. - Cuticura Soap shsve. without mug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

A gift for the home Is a gift for the whole family. You'll find gifts galore for the home under Christ mas Gift Suggestionsps in the Classi- fled section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WINNIE TWINKLE
eAdveMAMes ,-* ef .: .KAsA9ed.y sA GA1NN
 eApA %~
 Ka9S9e9y i ~AnAN

Hookie, the Cob lin, nibbled a large hole right in the Co kie peoples s front door. The front door was made of cake and cov- cred with a lovely white icing. Maybe 1t did taste nice, but no one except a mean old Goblin would think of nib-i bling any one'sI front door. Little mice sometimes nibble cupboard and pantry doors,l but that is differ ent.
 Hookie was nip bling the hole in the front door so that he could get into the Cookie peoples house and live with them. That is what he said.
 But the Raggedys and MT. and Mrs. Cookie knew that if= Hookie. the Goblin, z ot In S d e t h @ Cookie. home, he would nibble the Cookie people.
 "I wish the Snitz- noodle would hurry and returnl" Mrs. Cookie cried.
 "He won't be back n' Hookie, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

There are 617 ,000 Irish in New York city and only, 100000 in Dublin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

Then, when he saw Raggedy Ann
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TALLAPOOSA PLEASED
Dam To Mean InveStemtn Of An Ad-
 ditiOnaI $7,OO0,0OO

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, June Is. Special, )-The announcement that the Alabama Power company could proc eed with the building of the dam on the Tallapoosa river at Cheroke ee Bluffs. near this city. was received with qualification by residents of Ta1lapoosa county.
 It means that S7.000.000 additional capital is to be invested in the coun ty and that thero will be an abun- dance of power to be had right at the doors of capital seeking invest ment in this section of the state. The Tallapoosa county commissioners at recent meeting voted to exempt all new mills and additions to those now ill operation with 5000 or more spindles from county taxes for a pe- riod of five years. and it Is felt that this is going to attract capital to the county as nothing else has ever done.
 The county already has seven mills. six of them being located in this city with an addition of 20.000 spindles being made to the Avondale mills, owned by the Conner interests, and new mill is to be started dur ing the summer months by the Rus sell mills. This will give this city six cotton mills and the second larg- est knitting mill in the south, and efforts are now being put forth at Dadeville, F miles from Alexander City, to secure a mill for that place.
 Tallapoosa county wants all the world to know that she wants some mills and her people are not waiting for New England capital to come in and build them. although they have no objection to outside capital. but will welcome it, but they are not willing to sit down and wait for this capital to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
OPPONENTS OF LEASE SYSTEM PREPARED T0' CONTINUE THEIR FIGHT.
League Of Women Voters
 Appear Solid Against Convict Hire

MONTGOMERY. Ala. June 16.- The convict lease system extension bill repeal continues to be the talk over the state of many, and despite Governor Brandon's declaration re- gently favorably setting forth the prison system, those opposed are still determined to fight the extension to 1927.
 Judge William D. Fort of Birming- ham and Senator Walter Brewer Of Birmingham both state that Nthey will continue their opposition against the eXtension; the League of Women Voters of the state Is apparently solid against the extension, and the consensus of opinion among the leg islators in the capital from time to time seems against the extension. al though they voice their disapproval of abolishing the system until some other means of employment Is fixed for the prisoners so that the state will not be forced to keep them up without returns.
 The Junior Chamber of Commerce ot Birmingham has recommended that the system be extended to the year 1924, and in the meantime for the state to make arrangements to work the prisoners in its own em- ploymcnt.
 This plan has met the approval of many legislators, 1t is believed, and q bill to that effect might find favor upon the reconvening of the assem- bly aext month, those watching state politics say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
HOME BUILDING SETS NEW PACE IN ALABAMA
Montgomery, Birmingham And Me- hile Greater Than For Months

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 16.- Home building in Alabama towns IS believed to be setting pace this spring and summer, unprecedented since the prewar days.
 According to officials of the Mont gomery Chamber of Commerce. more than 300 homes have been started in the Montgomery district during the last few months. Capital Heights and Cloverdale are said to be the suburbs feeling the building tide strongest.
 Birmingham and Mobile are each reported to be finding building boom in full swing, not only in their residence districts, but extending into their business sections.
 Many of the smaller towns are tuilding faster than at any time in their history. Alexander City, Leeds, Clanton, Brewton, Jasper and Fay cite are among the smaller cities Of the state said to be experiencing their greastest building activity.
 Old citizens declare that the build ing is a true gauge of the prosperity that Is sweeping the entire state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
UNIQUE WELCOME TO BE EXTENDED. TO NE VI INDUSTRY
Citizens Of TWin-Cities Asked To Buy Pair Of Hose
 From New Mill
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD Albany Decatur, Ala, June 16 1

When the new hosiery mill of Cooper, Wells & Co, opens it's doors here, probably next Saturday it will be marked by one Of the most novel swelcomes ever given by a community to an industry loca ting in it's midst.
 Under plans arranged by the AL bany Decatur Chamber of Commerce, on the date of the mills opening every citizen will be asked to buy and wear pair of hose made by the company. Concrete evidence of our appreciation is the thing that talks" members of the civic chamber said, and this idea will be put into effect by the general public.
 Aside from it's novel feature, how ever, the opening of the mill will mark the beginning of what is be- lieved to be new industrial era for this section.
 More than year ago the company decided to locate q southern branch. the supply of labor in their St. Jo- Geph, Mich. plant having proved to be inadequate to keep pace with the growth of the demand for the com pany's product, nationally known brand of hose. Albany Decatur was chosen for a "try out and maehin- cry was shipped here, building rented and the only branch mill of the concern began operation here As operatives were trained. the ca = pacity of the plant was increased. After years time the company was convinced the local field was ideal for big southern branch factory.
 Consequently plans were drawn and the stockholders voted money tor the erection of commodious, con venient and modern mill here. Con struction was begun late in the win ter and the building now Is prac1- cally ready for occupancy. The force of operatives alrea dy trained will De pc augmented by new help and by fall the plant will be employing several hundred persons
 The establishment of the new mil miii bera means that Albany's name will be placed upon all of the companys adve ri sing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MILK MARKETING PLAN WATCHED OVER STATE
NOTABLES TO VISIT
 TALLADEGA TUESDAY
National Guard Demonstration Is
 To Be Staged

TALLADEGA. Ala, June 16.-(Spe- cial. )-Captain Quenenberg. Captain Jeorg, Lieutenant McLemore and Lieutenant Marger were in Talla- dega this week making final ar engagements for the national guard demonstration that will be held here Tuesday. This will be a big day for Talladega. There will be in the dem onstration two companies of infan- try, one Howitzer company, one squadron of airplanes, machine gun company. a 5o-piece band and all that 1t will take to show the people just how it was done in France.
 The demonstration will be staged about mile and half outside of the city on what Is known as Law sons mountain. There will be guard mount on the public square at 10:30 a. m. and the demonstration at 3:30 p. n- Among the notables that will attend will be General Shanks, com manding officer of the Fourth corps area; General Screws, Colonel Bare, Colonel Moon and others.
 Talladega is expecting bis crowd, for 1t Is through the gener- osity of the local merchants that it Is possible for the demonstration to be held. Everything Is to be free and everyone that comes to Talla- dega comes as guests of the mer- chants,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MARION ClVITANS
 DISCUSS PROGRAM
Activities In Which Club Is Inter-
 ested Are Talked Over

MARION, Ala, June 16.-(Speclal) The weekly luncheon of the Civitan club was purely a business meeting and the whole time was taken up with a discussion of the activities that the club Is interested in. One committee is aiding in fighting the mosquito, another is working on proposition to interest the people in dairying and poultry raising, and third Is assisting in getting all mat ters pertaining to the new road be- tween Marion and Browns station in good shape before the contract for building is let. Irby Pope and w. l.. Hogue, who represented the club at the meeting recently held in Bir- mingham for the purpose of adver- Using Alabama. gave interesting ac- counts of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
ENTERS THIRD WEEK
More Than 700 Students Enrolled Al
 Auburn Summer School

AUBURN, Ala, June 16.-(Special.) Auburn summer school will begin its third consecutive week Monday fol- lowing the continuation of two weeks intensive work here today. Friday night special concert by the Au- burn Glee club and an amateur play by members of the faculty were staged for the benefit of the students under direction of a special faculty commit tee.
 Director John B. Clark of the sum mer school faculty said Saturday that a few more than 700 students are en- rolled in the summer school. The large enrolment Is regarded as re- markable, 1t Is said, In view of the fact that for the first time in the history of the summer school this year no work Is being given in prep aration for writing for teachers ex- animation. All the work offered in the summer school carries with 1t ad- vanced credit MT. Clark said that statistics indicated that fully 90 per cent of those enrolled in the summer school are working for credit while only about 10 per cent of the student body are working for extension of certificates.
 The summer school will continue next week and in fact for period of 12 weeks beginning June 4. the first six weeks session ending on June 13 and the second session beginning on July 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
READY FOR SALE
Bullock Farm To Be One Of Largest
 Sellers At Cattle Sale

UNION SUR1NGs. Ala, June 1G.- Especial Leased Wire. e.)-M. ". Hall of Midway, in Bullock county. will bably be one of the largest sellers of Jersey cattle at the sale at Mont gomery next week. Bermuda Farm, which is owned and operated by Mir Hall, has government accredited herd. and has produced a large num- ter of registry of merit cows. There are two types produced at Bermuda, one the show type and the other the milk producer with high bu- .er. This famous herd has captured many prizes in the show ring and the rec ord in butter fat for Alabama was held by one COW from this herd for a considerable tune. MT. Hal has as- sisted in number of Jersey cattle sales with the Alabama Cattle club ard has prepared a number of his best offerings for the Montgomery sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
SHORT COURSE TO OPEN

Inc TaIIadega county short course will be held at the state secondary agricultural building here June e6 and 27. Instructions will be in charge of Miss Harriet F Flow den, county demonstrator of Talla- dega county. There will be about two hundred girls present. The course has been arranged so as 10 utilize every hour in some manne-. that will be instructive, as well as giving social features. Among th. combined educa tioual and pleasu @ trips will be the tours through +ne mills and the dairy and chicken farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MODERN BUILDING
 WILL BE ERECTED
Two-Story Structure To Go Up At
 Sylacauga

SYLACAUGA, Ala. Juno l6.-T l.. Hagan is making plans for the erec-' tion of two-story building on the lot where the Stark store recently burned It will be modern in every respect with plate glass windows. It has not been announced when work will begin, but 1t is expected just as soon IS material can be obs tained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
CROP CONDITION GOOD

The general crop situation is good, according to reports coming in from the rural sections. Since the rains stopped several days ago farmers have been working hard, and now have their crops about clean. Many vegetables, such as beans, cucumbers and potatoes. are finding their way to the local mar kets. The outlook for a big Irish potato crop is good. Many are al ready on the market, and they run in large sizes. The lrager grow their crop yet. It will begin to move within the next two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
COOPERATION PLEDGED
Farm Bureau Federation Will As-
 slst AIabamn Pecan GrONers

cialD-Assurance from Edward A. O'Neal president of the -4.abama Farm Bureau federation, that his body will heartily cooperate with pecan growers of Alabama, was re-
 ceived with interest by growers of this section. Mir. O'Neal, in re- cent address, outlined the aims and plans of the farm bureau. pointing out the need for a continuation of the great cooperative movement The Central Alabama Pecan Grow CTS Nssociation, with headquar- ters in oeima, marketed co-opera- lively last year 63,000 pounds of oceans at prices greatly in excess of what would have been obtained under the old plan, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MEMORIAL SINGING
 TO BE CONDUCTED
To Honor Memory Of Jacksonville
 Young Man

ANNISTON, Ala. June 16.-(Spe- cial "A memorial singing for Gran vile Nunnally, who was buried at Jacksonville last Sunday, will be held at Eastaboga Sunday. June 24. and last years book will be used by the singers in compliment to the memory of the young man who re- gently died. MT. Nunnally was q member of the Calhoun Singing as sociat'7 A basket will be served to Vi $ at the noon hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
POTATO CROP LARGE

Seventeen Carloads Are Shipped
 From Hadley This Season
 HADLEY. Ala, June 16.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The Irish potato crops around Hadley were very grat- flying this year. Seventeen carloads were shipped. A. M. Coley produced 4,2OO bushels. on 35 acres.
 The summer school of the Voley Blacksher Vocational school is now in full swing. Though this Is its first summer session 1t is proving successful. The dormitory Is almost filled to capacity. In, addition to the regular literary courses offered. Prof. o. D. Williams of Auburn. Is giving . course in manual training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
BUSINESS LOTS SOLD

Sale of two business lots east of pr. E. T. Schoolar"s office to Robert Thrasher was announced Saturday. IL is proposed by MT. Thrasher to i'm prove the newly purchased property with modern business building. Business houses are said to be in de- mand here. and no trouble Is antici- pated in securing number of desira- ble tenants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
WORK OVERWHELMING

Work on the electric power plant for Heflin Is progressing rapidly. Practically all of the poles are up and wire strung from the dam. about two miles west of tho town. Mir. Dob son, the owner. expects to have light here within tho next 60 days. The towns electric plant was destroyed by fire early in March. and since that time Heflin has been in darkness. News that the town will soon be lighted up again will be welcome to the inhabitants.