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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-07
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livery day it is becoming more
Il evident to the politicians that
Henry Ford is out after a presidential
nomination, and they say he doesn't
care whether it comes from the Re
publicans, the Democrats or a third
party. Last week the Michigan Ford
clubs issued a call for a conference Of
Ford-for-President clubs, to be held in
Detroit on December u, 10 and IA.
The number of these clubs is believed
to be between 300 and 400, and it Is
estimated that 1900 delegates and Wis
itors will attend the conference. 1t
was announced that the purpose of the
meeting was to form a new national
party, headed by Ford, but it may be
that will not be found necessary. The
Democratic leaders seem more alarmed
than the Republicans by the plans of
the Ford followers, and the managers
of the McAdoo boom especially are
said to be worried. The former secre-
tary. of the treasury is admittedly the
leading Democratic aspirant today,
but Underwood and Ralston are still
we'll up in the running.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-07

A CCORDING to q report by the fed
"A eral coal commission, a need for
strict government regulation of the EN-
tire production and interstate distribu-
ton Of coal has been made evident by
the wild wholesale speculation when
ever coal shortages have occurred. The
wholesalers are accused of having
made excessive profits, but those Of
the retailers are said to have been
only moderate during the period from
1918 to 1922.
The commission advocates federal
segislation, including the power to
limit to a definite maximum amount
per ton the margins that may be taken
by one or more wholesalers between
the mine and retailer or consumer.
thus limiting speculative wholesale
sales.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-07
EUROPE WILL BE
CAMPAIGN ISSUE
THIS SEEMS CERTAIN, BUT THE
GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN pol
ICY is NOT YET KNOWN.
PRESIDENT REMAINS SILENT
Despite Assertions of Advocates and
Opponents of World Court, Mr.. Cool
idee Isn't Discussing Such Topics
Before Congress Meets.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK

Washington.-The old saying that
the wish is father to the thought
seems TO find substance to prove Its
truth in Washington today. Advocates
of American membership in the World
court say that the President is certain
stanehly to support the Harding plan,
while equally positive statement is
made in reverse by the opponents OF
American membership in the court.
It makes some of the %onlookers here
fairly dizzy to try TO keep their VI
sion fixed on two whirligig opinions In
the World court matter. The plain fact
is that nobody but President Coolidge,
md presumably Secretary of State
Hughes, know definitely just what the
foreign relations intention of the ad-
ministration is, or how it may be de-
veloped or modified between now and
the meeting of congress.
Authoritative words which have
come from the White House from time
TO time on the general subject of the
presidential intention in this court
matter, and in other matters also, ap-
parently have had no weight with the
guessers in any case. 1t was not so
long ago that the White House let 1t
be known that President Coolidge did
not intend &c discuss certain subjects
IN advance of the meeting of con-
gress.
VIII Wait for Congress to Meet.
The word. and it was authoritatiye,
was that certain respect was due the
lawmakers and that. White House Ill
not consider it either polite or cour-
teous to thresh out in advance the
grain which was intended for the con-
gressional threshing machine. De-
spite this word fiat statements have
been printed to the effect that the
President definitely has abandoned all
thought of pressing the World court
matter, and on the other hand that he
has made up his mind to press it as
strongly as the power of the admins
trative arm will admit.
Opponents of entrance into the
World court and opponents of anything
which look toward a mingling in the
affairs of Europa, daily are saying
that the League of Nations with all
things akin TO 1t is a dead issue and
that 1t cannot be resurrected because
it's grave was dug with the spade of
the American people and the earsksssnss
piled nigh on the corpse.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-07

DROBABILITY of the acceptance of
L Secretary Hughes suggestion of an
International commission to examine
and determine Germany's capacity to
pay is increasing daily. And 1t is as
sumed the United States would be rep
resented on such Il commission. Am
bassador Harvey told a London audi
spce that b
backed warmly by Lloyd George, Is
still open, and President Coolidge has
unqualifiedly indorsed what Mr.. Har-
vey said. Then, after an interview
with Lloyd George, Secretary Hughes
made public the fact that Great Brit
ain had asked the United States
whether it was still willing to partici-
pate in an advisory economic confer
ence on PREPARATIONS, and that he had
replied in the affirmative with the UNI
~derstanding that all the powers di-
reetly interested concur in the plan
and take part in the conference. II
France or any other interested power
stands out, the question of American
participation will require further con-
sideration. 1t is believed France will
concur.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-11-07

proclaimed a republic in the Bavarian
Palatinate, adjoining the Rhineland on
the south. The French representative
on the Rhineland commission gave the
movement his approval, but it was
squelched the same day when the To-
cal parliament refused to support it.
CERMANY, through Chancellor
" Stresemann, appealed to h al
lies TO examine the nations resources
and capacity to pay r%eparations, and
asked that the government be permit
ted to explain the measure adopted to
stabilize money and balance the
budget. The chancellor's note frankly
admitted Germany's indemnity obliga-
tions, but urged the impossibility Of
continuing payments at this time, oS-
ing to the financial and economic col
lapse. The note, which was presented
TO the Preparations cc-H:nission, said
the German experts had examined he
Belgian plan end were ready to- make
comments and suggestions on it. 1t
was said this communication made a
favorable Impression on the British,
Belgian, italian and Japanese repre-
sentati.es. This would seem to put
Premier Poincare in an uncomfortable
position. If he opposes the German
request he may find himself quite iso-
lated; if he does not, the yielding
means a great political defeat for him,
for then the PREPARATIONS commission
would again be the sovereign authority
on Preparations questions.
Evening star., 1923-11-18

idge. Secretary of
War Weeks and
Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roose-
welt placing wreath
on tomb of the Un-
known Soldier in
Arlington national
cemetery last Sun
day. The photo
graph shows the
guard of honor,
made up of soldiers.
sailors and marines.
National Photo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
M0NTEVALLO OFFERS COURSE FOR MOTHERS
Practical Household Subjects Will
 Be Taught-Special Lectures

MONTENA ALLO, Ala, May 6.=(Spe- al.)-For the first time in the his tory of Alabama an institution of higher learning is offering courses free to the mothers of the state. Vari- ous courses have been offered to l\n
 in industrial, professional and agN cultural pursuits, but never before have the mothers been recognized in special courses offered at our state institutions.
 This summer the Alabama Tech : nical Institute and t.--.lege for Wom- en offers such a course Chemistry of the household. practical dairying, practical poultrying, household man agement. and clothing will be among the general topics of discussion and demonstration in the laboratories.
 A number of inquiries have al ready come in regarding this course. and it is expected that large mum Der will be in attendance at that time. It will be given between June l5 and 25
 At the same time the college offers a feature of unusual attraction that those in attendance will be abie to take advantage of. There will be a series of lectures and conferences on the general subject of public vel fare. Special lecturers for that occa- sion will include Dr. Howard w. Odum. University of North Carolina. Dr. John w. Abercrombl state su- perintendent of education; Judge S. D. Murphy, juvenile cour. j,ylge: Jef- ferson county; Rabbi Morris Newfield. Birmingham: Mrs. l.. B. Bush. chair man of child welfare; Dr. s. W. Welch, head of the state department of public health. and Dr. w. D. Bart low. superintendent of Bryce hos pital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

Mobile and Northern railroad. Luncneon at Newton, compliment. of Newton Chamber of Commerce.
 Thursday Afternoon tAboard special train betwee, Newton and Mobile.>
 Convention called to order at o'clock by President Edgar C. liar ris. Laurel Leader.
 Invocation. Chaplain J. G. Mcclure Roll call, payment of dues. dstri- button of badges.
 Appointment of committees. Annual address, President Edgar c. Harris.
 Laurel (stop 30 minutes), refresh ments.
 Address. "Mississippi Develop ment," J. B. Haman
 General discussion, For the Good of the Order" led by Walker Wood Winona Times.
 Address, Making Farm Life More Attractive" Dennis Murphree.
 Friday Morning 9:30 a. m., Mississippi associa ion convenes at Battle House. President Harris presiding.
 Invocation.
 Address of welcome, Mayor Taylor of Mobile.
 Response. Clayton Rand, Philadel l- phia Democrat.
 Annual poem. Mrs. w c. flight Louisville Journal
 Report of committees.
 Report of governing board, Walk CT Wood, chairman, Winona Times
 Saturday Afternoon 2 D. m., final business session at Magnolia Springs.
 Report of committee on resolu- tions.
 Selection of next place of meeting. Election and installation of off cers.
 The steamer will return to Mobile Saturday night and special train for New Albany and intervening points will leave early Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
NEW SHORT COURSE WILL BEGIN MAY 28
Auburn To Give Special Training In
 Food And Clothing

AUBURN, Ala, May 6.-(SpecialO "Intersession course" is the name of the new state short course for club girls which will be held here May 2S to June 4, according to Miss Agnes Ellen Harris. dean of women and state home demonstration agent.
 '"The purpose of this intersession course" said Miss Harris, lis to give special training in food to one girl and to another in clothing in each county having home demonstration agent. Only 36 of the 67 counties now have home demonstration agents, which means that 72 girls will be in Auburn during this course."
 To make this work practical and effective they will all be housed in Smith hall and take it turn about preparing meals. In this way they will learn how to make out menus, and also how to prepare and serve meals
 Continuing her comment Miss Har- ris said Each girl taking clothing will make one hat and one dress for herself while here and wear them after returning to their homes. The plan is for these girls to assist the county home demonstration agents in conducting their county short courses during the summer months. Aside from their work in food and cloth ing daily lessons and exercises will be given in health, with highly trained expert in charge. These les sons and exercises will include, in ad- dition to special study of foods. swimming, games, and other recrea- tion.'
 Coming between the regular ses- sion of college and the summer ses- sion when Auburn is not crowded. it r believed that this intersession ,surse. which is to be the first an nual short course of it's kind, will be a decided success in every feature,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
You Walk In Comfort

If you Shake Into Your Shoes some Aliens Foot-Ease, the Anti septic, Healing powder for shoes that pinch or feet that ache. It takes the friction from the shoe and gives instant relief to corns and bunions, hot, tired, aching swollen, sweating feet, blisters and callouses. Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot-Ease in each shoe. Sold every where. Trial package and Foot Ease Walking Doll sent post Free. Address ALIENS FOOT-EASE, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
BUTTER IN DEMAND
Alexander City Creamery Produced
 And Sold 5l, 1928 Pounds In Year

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. May G. Especial. .)-That there is a good de- mand for Alabama butter and also a good opportunity for farmers in this section to produce cream for market Is evidenced bX the achievements of the Alexander City creamery here.
 In statement regarding opera tions of this creamery, c. J. Havens, manager, said that 51,62s pounds of butter was. made and sold in 1922. Much of 1t went to Birmingham and Opelika, while shipments also were made to several other points.
 <"The cream" said Mir. Ravens. from which this butter was made was produced by small farmers around Alexander City, and by hav- ing it for sale they received steady cash income throughout the year. Therefore. it enabled them to run more on cash basis in addition to improving their soils and also having more clear money from their cotton and other crops In the fall of the year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
BIDS 0F VARIOUS PUBLISHERS NO w
 BEING CONSIDERED.
Study Price And Availability Of BookS-SeveraI Texts
 Not Changed
ST;TE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Mont tgOmery. Ala. May 6 l


 Patrons of the public schools sys- tenn of Alabama will know during the next few days what school books will be used in the schools during the next year and what prices must be paid for them. The-st text books committee now has under considera- tion the bids submitted by the pub States.
 Representatives of the publishing companies appeared before the com mittee last week and submitted argu- ments in support of the books which their companies offered. Their briefs and arguments were before the com mittee before the bids were opened. Consideration is now being given to the prices proposed by the companies and to the availability of the books. The text book committee will(make report to the state board of seduca ton. The board reserved the right in calling for bids to make con- tracts either for one, two, three, four or five years. A text book contract cannot be continued longer than five of education, in calling for bids. did not desire to commit the state to contracts which would continue as long as. five years. U
 ? Several text books used during the past five years will be continued for longer period. The board of education determined to renew the Z contracts with all publishers who were willing to continue the same prices. Those who made new con tracts five years ago indicated a willingness to continue their prices, but the companies whose contracts have run longer than five years would not agree to renewals at the same prices, contending that the prices were made berore the period of high prices began with the World wan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
SENIORS ENTERTAINED

The Marion Civitan club had as it's guests at the last weekly luncheon the faculty and members of the se- nior class of the Perry County High school. The members of the faculty were Profs. K. G. Hoover and J. P. Robertson and Misses Elose Comp ton, Flossie Jones. Jessie Byrd Full CT, Leola Davis, Maudine Brandon, Bessie Jones and Pearl Fuller. Forty of the 42 members of the senior class were present. The luncheon was held in the dining room of the Hotel Marion.
 The address of welcome to the school was delivered by the secre- tary of the club, Civitan w. B. Clem- mons. and was responded to by Prof. K. G. Hoover. the principal of the school. Clarence James, the presi : dent of the class; Prof. ]. P. Rob- ertson and Miss Maudine Brandon also made addresses. Professor Hoover stated in his address that 90 per cent of the graduating class would seek higher education and that ten members of the class had made grade of 100 per cent in de pertinent for the entire term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
MARION INSTITUTE. CLOSES |TS 81ST ANNUAL # SS| ] N
Prizes And Medals Awarded. Military Demonstration
 Is Held

MARION, Ala. May 6.-(Special0 Marion institute held it's eighty-first during the past week This school was founded by Col. James Thomas Murfee, the famous Alabama educator, and is now head ed by his son, Col Walter Lee Mur- fee. The exercises commenced Sun day, when the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. J. Powell Tucker, pastor of the First Baptist church of Selma. to large audience which was gathered in the audi torium of Judson college. Dr. Tucker delivered most scholarly sermon, with Courtesy" IS his main theme.
 On Monday the corps of cadets put on a demonstration of the va rious arms used by the infantry sol dier-the rifle, hand grenade rifle grenade, machine gun, -pounder and three-inch field gun. This dem onstration was directed by Capt. x. NJ Almond, professor of military science and tactics.
 Medals Awarded.
 Medals and prizes were awarded as follows Best all-round athlete. to Paul Kendall; scholarship medal, to ]. r. smith; soldiership medal, to Wayland Hull; conduct medal. to E.
 
 to Hammond Wood
 The company cup for best all- round company in the cadet battal- ion was won by Company B.. The rifle cup was won by the team of which Hammond Wood was captain. The gold prize in plane geometry was won by Robert Woodfin. Rev. F.. w. Gamble. D. D., rector of the Episcopal church of Selma, delivered the address to the graduating class.
 Diplomas were awarded to the fol- lowing:
 In the Junior College Department Hubert A. Bonner, Edward G. Da- wis, William Jeff Haralson. Charles V. Hatchette, Paul Kendall. Wendell R. Laurence, Offa Shivers McCollum. Alex B. Matthews, James Thomas Murfee, Andrew NJ. Patterson, Will liam Mason Seay, William L. Seward. Leon A. Wasson Hammond Wood.
 In the High School Department- Albert M. Allen, Lawrence B, Baker, Charles w. Fox III, William NJ Fowlkes. George W. Heinitsh.' Ed ward Howze, Wayland Hull. Samuel A. Gordon. Maurice F. Goudge. Will liam r. Kytle. Charles B. Leffing- well, Frank MePherson, Thomas Cary Marriott. Jr, Jefferson B. Meharg, Wilbur Majors. Emerson T. Sanders Albert R. Stephens. John Allen Stuart, Gray Thatcher. William w. Outerbridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
SCHOOL BONDS T0 BE ADVOCATE IN
 MADISON CAPITAL
Huntsville Board Of Education Meets Today To Prepare
 Recommendation
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Huntsville, Ala, May 6 J

The city board of education will hold a special meeting tomorrow for the purpose of discussing the sit uation faced by the schools of Hunts sue as the best means or solving the problem. A straw vote which has been taken by mail during the last week indicates that there Is an over whelming sentiment in favor of a bond issue and that the popular con- ception of the amount is S200, 900. The school board will recommend action to the city council and it IS expected the council will lose no time in issuing the call for special elec- tion}
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

ration of many floats which will
 form the parade Wednesday morn
 ing. June 14, headed by CoWikee Mills band of 30 children and an es- cort of Indians and citizens repre- senting the pioneer settlers of Flu faula. The speakers will inc4ude Gov W. W. Brandon, former Cows. William D. Jelks and B. B. Conner, Judge Henry D. Clayton, and the fol-
 lowing native born Eufaulians Frank Willis Barnett, Birmingham $. Hugh Dent. Montgomery; William T. Sheehan, MontgomerY: Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
GIVE POULTRY DEMON sTRArIoN

Boys and girls from every part of Madison county. representatives of the poultry clubs, were here yester- day to attend a special meeting and demonstrat tion of the North Alabama Poultry association. at which a spe- cialiy prepared program was given by Miss Evelyn Peyton. home demon- stration agent: Miss May I. Cureton. state demonstration agent; C. F. Striplin. county agent. and Horace Layman, poultry expert of Mays vile. It was announced that special efforts will be made by the Madison county Fair association to increase the number of poltry exhibits at the next fair during the latter part of September, and that there will be a poultry show in Huntsville in Decem- ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
WOMEN SERVE BANQUET
Guntersville Pastor And School Su
 perrin tendent Are Guests

ALBERTV1LLE.( Ala. May G. Special. )-Circle No. 3 of the Wom- ans Missionary union served a de- lightful banquet to the Baptist Mems club in the church annex Thursday y evening, the out-oftown guests for this occasion having been Rev. Me Ginty and Prof. Eubank of Gunters- vile, pastor of the Baptist church and superintendent of city schools. respectively.
 Rev. McGinty gave brief history of the Baptist church, from it's foun- dation down to the present time. Rev. W. H. Black. pastor of the local church, asked each member of the club to ascertain just who was at the last Sunday evening church service. and extend to them cordial invita- tion to retur4, and thereby stimulate a greater interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
Congressman Oliuer To Speak AtMonteualLo Commencement

MONTEVALLO. Ala, May 6.-(Spe- cial.)-Commencem exercises at tfe Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women begin Friday here with the meeting of the board of trustees and continue through Monday, when the bacca laureate ad- Gress will be delivered by Congress- man William B. Oliver of the Sixth Alabama district.
 Gov. and Mrs. w. W. Brandon will be guests Friday and reception has been arranged for 8 o'clock Friday evening in their honor. The com mencement sermon Sunday will be delivered by Rev Dunbar H Ogden pastor of the Government Street Presbyterian church of Mobile.
 The meeting of the alumni associ- ation will he held at 10 o'clock Sat urday morning and the banquet will be held in the evening. Other class exercises will keep the day filled with events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07

The training school part of the college will not have it's graduating address until May IS. Dr. John W. Abercrombies state superint endent of education, will deliver the graduat- ing address.
 Adoption of full four-year course as prepared by President T. w Pal mer and faculty will be considered by the board of trustees, which meets Friday. Members of the board are: Gov. W. W. Brandon. Dr. John W. Abercrombie. William H Tayloe, Uniontown; l.. Sevier, Birmingham :; William J. Dansby, Butler; Dr. J, C.. Mcleod, Bay Minette; L. M. Mosely, Union Springs; James B. Ellis, Sel- ma: Judge NJ A.. Graham, Pratt vile; Judge R. D. Evins, Greensboro; :; Alto V. Lee, Gadsden; Virgil Bouldin, ScottsborS; M. N. Joseph. Birming- ham. and Mrs. ". B. Peebles. Alice vile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
HEALTH REPORT IsSIEn

The report of the health depart ment sof Madison county for the month of April shows that great deal has been accomplished this year toward elimination of the malaria bearing mosquito. It is estimated that 250 acres of swamp lands and ponds have been drained and other projects put under way. Public sub scriptions for the work last month amounted to $S,655
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
TO OPEN DAY NuRsERY

The Volunteers of America have completed arrangements for the opening of day nursery at the home of the organization on Mer idian street. Parents who are compelled to work can now bring their children. register them for the day and they will be gwen the best Of care and at tention. This is said to be the first time such an ins~-ution ever has been operated in Huntsville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-05-07
AGED WOMAN EXPIRES

Mrs. Hattie Spivey. widow of w. l. Spivey, former tax collector of Madi- son county, died yesterday at her home near Gurley after an illness of only few days She was so years old and is survived by two sons, Reu- ben M. and J.. w. Spivey, and three daughters. Mrs. w. H. Mckinney and Misses Ellie and Mamie Spivey.