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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
ATE FACES ANNUAL DEFICIT OF MORE THAN $15OOOOO
Much Rain And Too Many WeeUs Bring Cotton Fe
Public Spirited Men Sought
 By Governor For Dock Board

the state the governor must attach his approval.
 The bill also provides the method for the sale of state port improve ment bonds from which will be ob- tained the funds necessary for the development.
 Hill As Amended.
 As passed by the house, the docks commission bill follows>
 Section 1. The state of Alabama is hereby authorized and empowered to engage in through the agency hereinafter provided and designated, and such other agencies as hereafter may be provided by law, works of internal improvement of promoting. developing, constructing, maintaining and operating all harbors or seaports within the state, or it's jurisdiction. Including the acquisition, maintaining and operating at seaports of harbor water craft and terminal railroads, well as all other kinds of terminal facilities, provided that such work ur improvement and facilities shall al ways be and remain under the man agement and control of the state through the governing agency herein after provided and designated, or such other governing agency or agencies as hereafter may be provided by law, cost to the state of engaging in such work or development shall not eN- ceed the sum of ten million dollars.
 "Sec. 2. There is hereby created 8 board or body, in lieu Of the present state harbor commission which com mission is hereby abolished, the new board to be known as the state docks commission, which shall consist of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
CLAYTON CANNING
 FACTORY |5 BUSY
10000 Cans Tomatoes Are Being Turned Out
 Daily

CLANTON, Ala, August 25.-The United Farmers canning factory at Clanton is now turning out canned tomatoes by the thousands The factory began operation over week ago, and is now running almost full time. The authorities say that in spite of the shortage in the tomato crop caused by recent excessive rain, an enormous amount of the finished canned product will be realized from the county as a whole.
 The United Farmers canning fac tory was built by the county organi- z6tion of the United Farmers of America at a cost of S15,000. The factory is being operated by that or ganization, and is therefore owned and operated by the farmers ot Chiffon county, although the prin- cipal product to be canned this year is tomatoes, yet the factory is equipped to can potatoes, strawber- ries, black berries, cabbage, apples, peaches, grapes and almost any oth- CT canable product.
 Since beginning operation the av N age number of cans turned out per oay is about 10000. The capacity or the plant is several thousand above this, but on account of the shortage in this years crop the plant has not reached its full capacity yet. The company gives employment 10 around 40 workmen, who put in practically full time Most of those who work at the factory are women and girls who live in this vicinity.
 The brand under which the new product is marketed is "U-Ca-Co Tomatoes" The word U-Ca-Co is formed from the name of the organ izstions United Farmers Canning company. Those who have examined the canned tomatoes say that they are of the very highest quality, and are canned in way that is unsur passed by any of the standard lr..nr1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
PECANS PROVE \ BIG MONEY CROP
Dr. Dark To Put Out 10000 Peach Trees And 1,200
 PeCanS

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, August Special )-The people of this section of Alabama are not in the least daunted by the boil weeyils and army worms, although it looks as if these pests will get the greater part of the cotton crop. because they have been devoting some attention to other lines during the past few years.
 Considerable attention has been de- voted to peach and pecan growing in this part of the state during the past few years and now comes the announcement that pr. Virgil Dark has purchased 10000 peach trees and 200 pecan trees which he will put out during the fall, pr, Dark will put these trees out in an orchard of 100 acres, setting both peach and pecan trees out on the same land.
 His idea is that the peach trees will grow off and get through with their production within a few years and that he will have one of the finest pecan groves in east Alabama. He has bought popular brands of both peach and pecan trees and eX pects to make this land worth several hundred dollars per acre in addition to bringing in handsome returns on the investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Too MICH RAIN REPORTED
sy,srtTMPKA, AIa., August 2s.--

rcial Cotton is opering very l Iv in this section due to the
 nous rains and cloudy weather f eamage of the boil weevil and H. wet weather is becoming more q i'd more apparent as the picking season approaches. It is reported that large numbers of grown bolls will be found that are ruined by the weevil. These boIls, are very soft and can be easilv detecteu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SAYS FARM RS GOING IN FOR WINTER LEGUMES
Acerage Four Times As Great Indicated By
 FunchesS

AUBURN, Ala, August 25.-(spe- cial.)-Middle and southern Alabama farmers are going heavy on winter legumes this fall. Prof. M. J. Fun chess, head of the department of agronomy, recently made a personal tour of investigation of eight coun- ties and reported upon his return to Auburn that the present prospects in- dtcate an acreage of winter legumes four times as large as that of any previous year.
 "In Augusta, Dallas and Perry counties" said Prof Funchess, "or- ders have been placed for solid car of winter legume seed, and in Dallas county substantial progress has been made in getting up an order for a second car A carload has also been ordered in Lee county, but part of the seed in this car will be planted by farmers in Tallapoosa and Randolph counties"
 handling the cooperative buying of these seed, and the county agents will give the expert information as to how the seed should be planted.
 In addition to the counties named, Prof. Fulchess visited county agents and farmers in Clarke, Covington, l1scambta, Houston, Henry and Pike counties, ana stated that, with the exception of the black belt, hairy vetch will be almost the exclusive winter legumes planted. He states that hairy vetch has succeeded throughout Alabama. On the princi- pal solIs of the state phosphate is the only fertilizer required for vetch to succeed, and phosphate is not re- quired where sufficient applications have been made.
 October is the best time for plant ing hairy vc,ch seed In south Ala bama while in north Alabama taey should be planted from the 18th of September to the 10th or 15,h cf Oe- -tnbRr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
C0LLINSWLLE PLANT INCREASES CAPACITY
Overall Company Now Turning Out
 300 Dozen Weei.lY

COLLINsVILLE, Ala, August 25.
 Special )-The United overall com pany of this place has increased it's capacity from Q to 50 machines with an output of 500 dozen pairs of over alls per week. C. B. Hall. manager of the local factory, expects the weekly output to Increase to .00v dozen before the first Of the year. A recent order for 15.000 dozen for 6. wholesale firm in the east is about completed, while several other large orders are on hand. F. k. labru- zand of Gadsden is president of the company which has factories in Gadsden, Talladega and Collinsvine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
BIGGER AND BETTER SCHOOLS AT ATHENS
All Of Schools Will Open Early In September
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

All the schools Of the town will open for the coming years work in the early. days of September and ev- cry institution has the promise of a large attendance. The Eighth dis trict agricultural school building is now being rapidly overhauled and the much needed repairs being given it will make quite & showing.
 The addition being made to the public school building was again re- sumed this week after the work had been suspended for several weeks or account of the shipment of stone to he used just above the foundation being delayed. This new wing be- ing added to the building when com pleted will give to the public school system of the city all the space needed to take care of the public school needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
PARENTS noNoRED

Last Thursday at the Baptist church special service Was held in honor of the fathers and mothers or this and the rounding communi- ties A testimonial meeting was held during the service in Which honor, praise and gratitude were given for Christian fathers ana mothers. The service was one Of deep heart searching and in the au- dience many families of three gem erations were represented. The text was taNen from Exodus 20:l2. Hon or thy Father and thy Mother that thy days may be long upon the earth thee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
TIGHT ARMY woRM

The farmers have been using he- roic efforts the past week to kill the merchant ordered 1215 tons of cal cium arsenate by express, that there might be no delay in poisoning the cotton.
 The frequent rains have been a handicap, but few days of sun Ihine has made them hopeful that Inc poison will be moro effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
rEnRACINn nnMoNsTRATEp

A demonstration in terracing was given on the farm of Charles s. Cor ley, well-kncwn farmer and melon grower Friday at which a large num- Der of people were present to hear a talk made by l.. c. LeBron of che agricultural department at Auburn. The community in which this demon stration was given ships many car loads of watermelons each season, but the crop this year was not up to the standard of former years. because of the late season and continued rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
DEFER ROAD WORK
rims Not Ripe To Build Decatur
 ValhermOsa Road

ALBANY DECATUR, Ala, August Special 1.-The way is not open just at this time for consumption or a new road to Valhermosa, this coun- ty. it was decided at a conference of business men here this mornln s. A soon however, as additional funds are available for road construction, this project will be taken up.
 conference was held in the rooms of the Albany Decatur Cham her of Commerce .n an effort to find some method of constructing the pro posed highway It was pointed our that a macadam road is now near ing completion from here 10 Val hermosa, wit Hartselle but belief wa $ expressed that many benefits would accrue IS more direct road was built
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
NEW EVERGREEN LIGHT
 PLANT BEING ERECTED
New Water Supply System Is Also
 Provided

EVERGREEN, Ala, August 21.- sThe construction of the new muni- cipal water and light plant is under way, and will be pushed to an early completion. The building will be or concrete foundation and base with brick superstructure trimmed with concrete facings. The concrete work will be completed this week New machinery and equipment will be in stalled throughout, the power plant to be modern oil burning type Of Deisel engines, in units, which can be added to as the demand for cur rent increases.
 A new storage basin for the water supply of the town, which is pumped from deep wells, will be constructed in the program of improvement or the water system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
AGED CITIZEN FALLS DEAD

ThuTsday eVenlng While at the supper table at his home in South HaleyVille, w. D. Douthit, who has resided here for many years, sud- denly fell dead. Douthit was about siXty-five years old at the time of his death. He was a member of the Christian church in this city. A widow and six children survive him. Funeral services were conducted by Rev, Tim Walker at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon with interment following at the city cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
sALIpTA sCHnnL Tn OPNN

SALlPTA, Ala, August 25-lSpeclaI Leased Wire )-The Sahpta school will open here on the first Monday as principal and Miss Battle Sdison a assistant The school building has recently been completed, the audi torium seated and more than SO run ming feet of blackboard put in,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SCHOOL OPENs sEPT. 3

Extensive preparations are being made for the opening of the Haley vile High school on Monday, Septem- Der 3, in this city. Professor Fitts the superintendent of the school has been very busy with the preliminary details Of the opening and has been ably assisted by oliver B. Hall, a member of the school board. The new school house in South Haleyville will becompleted in time for that school to open the same day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MRS. ROY NoLEN

SULLIGENT, Ala, August 25.- Special )-ls death of unusual nathos today was the passing away of Mrs. Roy Nolen in her sixteenth year, and leaving to the young husband tiny tdaughrer 10 days old. Before her lmarriaee she was Miss Addie Pointer of this place She leaves besides her husband and paby.rhe father, mother and one brother, Cecil. who is the last of nine children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MUCH ROAD WORK IS GOING ON IN MADISON
$75,OOO Being Spent By County On
 Highway
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU THE AGE- stiR 1i.4s
 AIa 1

Hundreds of men are at work on the county roads this week in all parts of Madison county and before the season is over it is expected that some attention will be given every road, even in the most remote sec tions. The work is being done mainly by the persons who are putting in their labor instead of paying the road tax and they are working under tho supervision of local overseers who in turn are working under the county commis sioners and road supervisor. For the reconstruction of the main roads, there is about S75,000 avail able and th.s has been carefully an propria5cd and made to go as far as possible.
 OPTIMISTIC FOR FORD
 Congressman Ed E. Almon. of this district Is spending several days among his friends in Madison county and has been attending the Kiwanis convention as president of the young est club in the Alabama Florida dls- trict Judge Almon is optimistic on the Ford proposition--more so than ever-and believes that the next ses- sion of congress will accept the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals.
 p2NMtI VI LIST READY
 The premium list for the Madison county fair Whicp will be held here September 25 to September 29, in- elusive has been received from the printer and is being distributed among the people of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
VOTE ON SCHOOL TAX

HAMILTON, AIa., August 25.- Special )-Hamilton county needs room for the placing of 250 addition al pupils in school. Voters are to ex- press themselve regarding a special tax of 30 cents or every $100 in dis trict 84 for the purpose of insuring proper facilities to care for the overfi91 attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
WELFARE BOARD SEEKS. HOME FOR CHILDREN
Will Be Housed In Montgomery For
 Time Being
ST ATE tArII I5E Nf'
 THE AGE-FERALO !

Mrs. l.. E. Bush director of the state child welfare department has appealed to the people of the city of Montgomery for boarding homes for children under the care of the de- partment, until suitable homes can be found for adoption, or permanent disposition made of them. The de- partment is at present in great need of boarding homes, as the number Of children on hand far exceeds avail able space to take care of them.
 The department pays board for each child, and furnishes clothing, also attending to any medical aid. Anyone wishing to take children into their home is requested to call the state childr welfare department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
THREE YEAR OLD CHILD KILLED BY
 FATHERS TRUCK
Winston County Prepares For Fair On 0Cto-
 Der 22
TIALEYVILLE.. Ala.

HALEYvILLB Ala, August 95.- tSpeciaL) A deplorable accident happened near Lynn, Ala, this week when the 3-year-old son of George Stoc6man was run over by his fathers truck and ratally injured. Mir. Stockman had carried his family in the truck to view a railway wreck near Lynn and when he started home, las he was backing the truck, the lit tie boy got in the way and was run over, the heavy truck crushing his body. The child was rushed to Haley vile for medical attention, but died while physicians were examining his injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FREE OF MOsQUITOEs

Evergreen has been practically free from mosquito infestation this sea son. whereas heretofore the people have been sorely afflicted all through the summer months with the stings and bites of this innumerable pest. The happy condition is the direct re- suit of a systematic campaign. ln- augurated by the Chamber of com merce and other civic organizations for destroying the breeding places or mosuuitoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
sI.nIoUsLY BURNED

ovid Murray was seriously burned Wednesday when he attempted to fill the gasoline tank of Q tractor while the engine was running, The gasoline exploded, a negro extinguished the flames in MT. Murray's clothing and assisted him in driving to town for medical assistance. He is under treatment at the home of pr. T. Long here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MUSICIAN RETURNS
NiiI Have Charge Of Athens College
 Conservatory

ATHENS, Ma, August 25.-C. C. Fuller, associated with the Athens college conservatory the past year, will return to Athens September 10 ln order to take charge of the same department aSain, Mr, Fuller spent the months of June and July at the New York School of Music and Arts, studying under Friedheim and a nr mber of other teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
CLUB GIRLS ENTERTAINED

The club girls Of the county had a very pleasant time in Athens this week when they were entertained by Miss Ila Dean Griffin, the home demonstration agent, who was as- sisted by many of the young ladies of the town These girls, numbering about 150 from all over the county, spent two days here enjoying them selves together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
BAPTIsTs PLAN REVIVALl

A revival meeting will begin at the First Baptist church in this city on Sunday morning, September 2. Revr V. C. Kincaid, the pastor has an-e nounced that he has secured the services of Dr. Raleigh Wright, a noted evangelist, who will do the preaching and William Cicero Grindle, who will have charge of the song service. The meeting will continue for two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
PREACuES ON LAWN

Rev. M M. Crow, pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, in- troduced an Innovation at the sun day evening services. by preaching out.on the church lawn. Seats were arranged anl electric lights placed in position and a large congregation assembled for the evening worship on the lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FAYETTE HIGH OPENS

FAYETTE, Ala, August 25,-The high school opened last Monday with it's full corps of teachers. The enroll ment is about 9 per cent more than any previous year, The senior class is the largest of the schools his tory. Prof. Balch says he expects a great school work this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
EAR ANNnrNCEn

Officers of the Winston County Fair association have announced that the annual fair will be held this fall as usual The fair will be held in Haleyville for an entire week. begin ming October 22. a the fair grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
TO ERECT DoRMIToRY

The new Athens college dormitory vii soon be well under construction according to announcement of col lcGe officials. The completion of the dormitory will practically doumle the present capacity, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
GLAND JURN ADJOVnNs

FORT PAYNE, Ala August 25.- DeEalb county grand jury adjourned after returning 94 true bills. It re- ported the numher of children in the county of school age as 13,000 with an enrolment of 10000. Total paid to teachers in 192223 to date SSS.- 0-2.63.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
HONEYMOON COUPLE ARRIVES

MT. and Mrs. T. WlIsOn Jay, WHO were married last week in Sulphur Springs, Ind. reached here this week to make their home, The trip from Indiana was made by automobile. NIT. and Mrs. Jay will live with Mir. Jays uncle, r.. [. Robson, with whom he is in hnSinasa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
HACK rP SCHOOLS

Al an open meeting or the cIIIAeHs of Evergreen with all places of Dusl- ness closed for an hour Tor the oc casion school improvement as- socfation was organized with an un- usual spirit of enthusiasm and hearty co-operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
oTrLonll Ix nRIGlIr

MT. and Mrs E. AL RosenbloUm merchants ot Coliinsvlle. are 'n New York and other eastern cities making fall purchases. Farmers report an excellent crop and a very pros porous season is in view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
ALI. rRAINs To sroP

"Despite rumoTs to the contrary" all trains on the Louisville and Nash vile, except the Pan American. will stop at the Albany station. declared MI 4on Andrews ticket agent, in statemenl today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
nACK IrRn1I CAN1p

Mayor and Mrs. W. D. Fields have returned home from delightful two weeks camping trip which they en- Joyed with friends at Gulfport. Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MILL- ACr, As nnAN

Miss Olivia Dorman, at present at home in Eusley, Ala. and who spent the summer at the University or Chicago, taking advanced courses in Latin, will return to Athens this fall to resume her duties as dean of tho institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
THREE-FOURTHS OF
 WORKE ERS IN STATE. R [ Al PRODUCERS.
GiSt Statement Show Fewer White Children Have
 To Work
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU I
 THE 3G F-h ERAJ.D MOntgomerY. Ala, AuE. 25

Interesting occupational statistics for the state of Alabama were fur nished today by F. w. Gist, federal statistician. The figures show that 76.2 per cent of Alabama's working population was engaged in "produc- Ing wealth" in 1920. Another point of interest is that while in 1910, 62 per cent of white children between the ages of 10 and Is were employed in gainful occupation, the percentage in 1920 had been reduced exactly one half, being only 31 per cent.
 Following is Mir Gist's statement:
 The occupations of people meas ure the economic balance of com munity. If a balanced ration is nee essary to the health and growth Of an animal or a farm, so is a well-bal- anced purpose of labor necessary to the development of a state. These two observations are offered as a prelude to a statement concerning the classi- fication of Alabama's population with regard to the vacations of her citi- zens.
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 Show OccupatiOnaI Figures.
 From the cenEuses of 1910 and 1920 the following statement is com piled, showing the number of per sons engaged in the various classes of OCcnpatiOnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
REOPENS FACTORY
Mattress Making Plant Planned At
 NF SylacnuEa

SYLACAUGA, Ala. August 25.- (Supecial) )-Miss Louise Thomas has returned home after attending sum mer at the Florence State Normal.