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The Washington times., 1923-02-26
THE RAUCOUS AUTO HORN.

Among the things that now and then
have reused my rhythmic scOrn
/ feel inclined herewith to list the
Faucous auto horn.
It's grabbed voice by day. and night
IL makes the startled victim hop; it's
warning IL q threat.
MethinkS-the word is out Of date
and therefore suits my. mood
Methinks q welI-bred gent would
sound q warning moro subdued.
MethinxS the horns discOrdance fails
to serve it's purpose well; .
I'D much prefer duIect gOng-the
And furthermOre methinks the man to
splteful deeds inclined
Whose hOnks lombard the ambling
Jay from half n block behind.
And so, unchecked until peFchance he
bumps me off some day,
r He will not cease to make me hop
along my dreamy way.
/ know can not pierce his hide with
verse. however put,
And yet 1t sOothes my soul to state In
these rude jingles that
In my Jay walking reveFies Q yahOO
ne appears
Whose copper-cIeated coco is adorned
with braZen ears.
RANDOM RIMEsTER.
In Los Angeles they are con-
st1ucting a $4,000 home for
fashionable dogs. And yet hM-
msdnity. continues to send penni-
less old men and aOomem to the
poor farms.
WHY WILLIE BREADS
SATURDAY NIGHT
The Washington times., 1923-02-26

Directions for washing children:
Don't soak over night; just add q
little Blue Devil to the water,
The Washington times., 1923-02-26

forbes Ready To Fight Bureau Charges
(8Sd1EARD4'oSEEMtA
RED LIGHTS AHEAD!

RED LIGHTS AHEAD!
She rent the air with piercing note,
She had found hair upon hls coat;
Her poor heart bled with concern,
Because the hair was red and wasn't
her'n. YOUNGSTOWN POET.
Why do men GROW 80 careless
And let hairs become apparent?
Why not carefully remove them,
And prevent love impairment?
DOC COOCOO.
The Washington times., 1923-02-26
DRESSMAKERS

I don't know much about dress
makers, but those / have met
"seam" all right. 1t does appear.
Mt any rate. that they "fit" pretty
well In our scheme Of things.
Wouldn't want my wife to be one,
because she'd be making me walk
the "tape line" all the time.
I have heard that many of them
"cut .up' a great deal. and during
working hours, too.
III women's skirts had gotten
much shorter most of the dress
makers work would have gone to
waist" w. K. HAYGHE.
The Washington times., 1923-02-26

WHY WILLIE BREADS
SATURDAY NIGHT
From Three Rivers, Mich. Commercial
The Washington times., 1923-02-26
THE AWAKENING.

1t only takes a wedding
To make a feILOsU learn
He may think she is his'n
But he'u find he Is bern.
FLORENCE HOAGLAND.
The Washington times., 1923-02-26
To Meet Thursday.

In the event you find yourself
in a position to assist us in this
search for Miss Lyons double" in
Washington, / would like to add
that l will arrange to meet the
girls selected on the stage of the
President Theater on next Thurs
day afternoon. March 1, at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
By CAROLINE CRAWFORD

Children frequently appreciate gifts which are not toys and "too childish" Many mothers give their tiny tots a new wardrobe or a new fur coat from old Kris Kringle which delights them twice as much as an expensive doll carriage or house of a new electric locomotive. Little girls arc especially appre- ciative of gifts along this line. The child who envies another child cloth coat trimmed with fur and a hat to match would rather have a coat Hike Mary Jane's' than to have so many dolls and fol-de-rols on the l Christmas tree. I know one mother who puts this question flatly to her l little daughter every year. The an swer has always been that she pre- fers clothes on Sundays and dress up occasions.
 Another way of pleasing the child mind along this line is to refurnish the childs bedroom. The child of nine or ten likes a room with at- mosphere and a color scheme which appeals quite as well as a grown up. An indulgent mother may get a wall paper sample book and let her little daughter or son select something which appeals to them.
 Many child would appreciate a new rug, 8 comfortable rocking chair, reading table or complete bedroom set consisting of a new bed. bureau, chiffonier and chaffs.
 Children like to take their friends to their own" room, but in many in- stances this room does not come up to their ideals of good furnishing or color scheme. The mother who will take her daughter or son downtown and let them select their own bed room furnishings would ably make one of the most sensible and self-satisfyihg gifts as far as the child is concerned.
 Young people are frequently much attached to interesting pictures. A picture plays a great part in a child's life, giving it imagination, color value and thought interpretation. Pictures copied from the old masters are especially decorative and in- structive. If Santa Claus would hang picture over the childs bed it would be gift which would give many hours of meditation and pleas ure.
 Books are, of course. other gifts which bring instruction and amuse- ment for many hours. Children fre- quently appreciate set of books or book which has sequel. The Dinsmore stories for girls and books of adventure for boys have developed many young readers in the world.
 It is surprising how many children would like fresh flowers or better still potted plants which they night tend all the season. A window box would mean a few minutes employ ment and enjoyment all the rest of the year. Goldfish or a canary bird are also interesting pets for the child who lives in an apartment and can not know the joy of puppy or kit ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
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why do you look so sad. Raggedy Andy" little Weekly asked when Raggedy Andy walked into the cookie house.
 Because" Rasgedy Andy replied, 'Hookie the Goblin has captured the nice, kind-hearted Snitznoodle and intends making Snitznoodle. sausage out of him justo as soon as he can borrow a sausage grinder!"
 "Ohl Isn't that too bad" Mrs. Cookie said, and she cried so hard 1t melted lot of the candy icing off her face and made 1t run down on her dress.
 We must rescue tho nice kind hearted Snitznoodle some way" Rag gedy Ann said.
 How shall we do it?' Raggedy Andy asked in return. Tho Goblin has built himself a queer little house, one room above another, and the door Is made of iron. We could never break the doori"
 Maybe we could climb in q win dow" little Weekly said.
 q do not believe SO" Raggedy Andy sighed, flor there are four stories to the queer little house and the only windows are at the tip top. No one except fly could mlimb up to them"
 An! Mrs. Cookie said, Could we get a fly to rescue him Raggedy Andy?"
 "How in the world could fly res- cue 8 large Snitznoodle?" Raggedy Andy asked
 of the fly could crawl up to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
C0URTSHIP, MARRIAGE
By BETTY VINCENT

Dear Miss Vincent-There is 8 cer- tain young man who drives up the street four mornings out of every six and insists upon taking me to work. I absolutely detest this man. but as he is a good friend of the family I do not, as rule, refuse his rides. try to avoid him as much as possible, but he does not seem to understand this. He Is twenty-four and I am seventeen. Is there any possible means by which I can discourage him and still not hurt our families?
 "STENOG"
 Perhaps you are overestimating the young mans affections. Merely driv- ing down the street and giving you a lift In his car is not exactly Romeo act. Unless he molests your home I should not consider this at- tention anything more than a kind deed to fellow citizen who is trav- cling the same road.
 Dear Miss Vincent-A young boy in university has been very friendly at times. I am devoted to him, but he is frequently chilly and runs about with other girls. Recently we went to the movies with another couple and I smelled liquor on his breath. He denied this later. There Is to be dance soon at his university. but he has not invited me. Another young wise me to speak to him or to ignore him? ROSE"
 Unless there Is some particular req son why you do not desire to speak to tho young man I should advise you to treat him cordially. It Is most un- wise for young people to refuse to syeak when in a crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
GREAT HYMNS
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY "Guide Me. Thou Great Jehovah

"Guide Mo, O Thou Great Jehovah" William Williams the author of this powerful hymn, which com pines with it's lyric perfection very
 much of the epic and the dramatic. was born at Llsndovy, Wales, in 1717. | When S3 years old Williams be- gan the practice of medicine. but soon grew tired of the profession and Church of England.
 In the ministry of the established church Williams was destined to re- main for only & short period. His mind ran In the direction of tnde- pendency, and the English bishops of the time were not disposed to listen to any talk from those who doubted the infallibility of the rulings of the "Suocessors."
 The Successors made 1t so unpisas- ant for the liberty loving rector that he was forced to turn elsewhere.
 He became 8 Methodist, or wes- leyan, in which denomination he preached for moro than 40 years.
 His preaching was not Of the tame order. A man of fiery temperament and intense convictions, he preached as the prairie fire burns, as the temp est rages, and during the 40 years of his ministry he did for Vale 5 what Wesley did for England, what Luther did for Germany.
 It was while he was fighting the bishops, who seemed to him to be very tyranical and anything but Christians, that he wrote the great hymn which was to give his name tho Immortality which could not have come to 1t from all his ser mons. powerful as they were. It was on fesrfully stormy night of the year 1767, when heavens diapasons and the red lightnings were flashing widely across the | black skies, that Williams seized his good goose quail pen to write the now famous hymn.
 That very evening he had had a heated set-to with the bishops. in which the arguments were we'll typi- fled by. the angry elements that shook the very table on which he had wrote.
 Midst the blackness of the night and the war of the clements, one by one there came from his pen the | lines:
 Guide me, o thou Great Jehovah.
 Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty
 Hold me with Thy powerful hand. 7
 Time without number since those | lines were written men and women by the thousands have sung them and felt, while they sung, the sus- taining touch of the powerful hand"
 The troubled preacher wrote bet ter than he knew. He wrote the lines to voice his personal trials. He did not know, in all probability, that the appeal of his troubled soul was to vibrate round the world and resound through the ages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
FILM FABLES
By DON ALLEN

Once Upon 8 Time there was a Fresh Young Alexander who Imag- ined that he would Have Will Shake speare and Buddy Kipling Hog tiled to the Mizsen-mast if he ever Entered the Writing Game.
 He had read all of Harold Bell Wright and all the other Old Masters of Fiction and Thought he could Spot Them fl balls and Run Pool Every Frame
 And, in order to Fortify himself and Bolster Up his Vocabulary, he paid S1 Down on a Thesaurus and Agreed to pay the Balance in 17 Equal Install ments whenever the Collector Got his Second Wind and Overlook him. After Fletch erizing and Digesting all the Words he could find, he started Setting Them Down in Black and White.
 For Days and Days he kept Ever lastingly at it till finally his Maiden Effort was Finished and he Read it to every Friend who would Stand For the Imposition, but not one in the group had Any Idea of what 1t was All About.
 But they Told him it was wonder full: but that was No News to Him, and he Set Forth to find a Mark ct Strange to Say. he Discovered that 6,746,5 of the 100000 in New York had already Written the Great Ameri- can novel and he couldn't even Sell his to the Movies.
 Moral-It's Easy to write for Money, if you Write the Right Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER
 In a pause in the conversation She heard a question that the man on the right was asking her sister.
 Do you do much church work Miss Marian?"
 Eagerly Lois listened for Marian's reply. She saw that George. too, was listening. and that quizzical smile had come to his lips. NO" Marian said frankly. While belong to the church and attend services every Sunday. I am not s member of any of the working so- cieties."
 Her father spoke depreoatinsly. Now that we have a regular pastor, MT. Sumner, I think 1t likely that Marian will take a more active part '..in. church work than she has done heretofore"
 Marian interposed quickly. "I hardly think it likely. Dad. I have about all I can do now. Please do not think I care nothing for philan- thropic work, MT. Sumner, for l do. l love the voluntary service that give at the children's hospital. The babies there are such darlings! But that takes two afternoons of each week-and then, besides that, have my music and my dancing les sons."
 George broke in with an enthusi- astic exclamation. And she dances like a birdr' he declared. You have seen her dance, haven't you, Miss .HertonT'
 sYes, but not often" Lois replied. Tt seems strange that two sisters as near the same age as we are should be interested in such differ ent types of amusement" she added, looking at the minister "As you know, MT. Sumner, l am much ab- sorbed in the various organizations In our church-also in the Christian Endeavor society. These bring me in touch with a different circle from that in which my sister moves- l mean-she knows gayer, perhaps more fashionable. people than do."
 "I know what an active church. T heard of you as soon as came here"
 James Horton cleared his throat. 2 ''Yes-Lois Is very devoted, very con soientious." he remarked.
 'sShs is indeedi" Marian's exclama- sion was so hearty that her sister glanced at her in surprise. Lois Is 8 star worker"
 "so are youw George Dixon out in suddenly. Tt Is as l have said before-your sister looks like a saint, and does things that saints are supposed to do. You look like a gypsy-and act like one-at times. For instanoe-when you rigged up and danced and sang for all those children at the hospital last Christ mas"
 "Oh, cut it out, Georger Marian commanded, flushing and laughing. "Mr. Sumner-pay no attention to what he says. He is an awful liar"
 (To Re C0ntfnued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

Andy fastened the rope to the thread and pulled the rope through the hole.
 "No I shall soon be up at the win dow!" Raggedy Andy said to himself as he began to climb.
 Raggedy Andy climbed easily up the rope until he was almost to the window sill, then hand reached out of the window and cut the rope, let ting Raggedy Andy fall with soft bump down four stories to the door step.
 It did not hurt Raggedy A<dy in the least, for he was stuffed with cot ton, but he knew 1t would do no good to stay and listen to the Cob lin's loud laughter.
 q was watching you all the time out of little hole, in the wall," tho Goblin cried as Raggedy Andy walked sadly back toward the Cookie house to tell his friends he had failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15
HAIR FELL OUT FROM TET1ER
in PimpIes On Face and Scalp. Cuticura Healed.

"Tetter broke out In pimples on my face and scalp. It itched and burned causing me to scratch, and when I scratched sore eruptions formed. My face was dishgured, and my hair became lifeless and dry and fell out. The trouble lasted nearly three years.
 T used other remedies but got
 little relief. I began using Cuncura Soap and Ointment and could sec a great change In a few days. l
 continued using them and now ]
 am healed" (Signed) Mrs. Jas. F.
 Henry, Louisville, Tenn.
 Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Tal-
 cum are all you need for all toilet fuses. Bathe with Soap, soothe with Ointment, dust with Talcum.
 Examples Prss by Mall. Address: "cuteurs GAesr- | Atories, Dept. H, Maiden <S, Mass" Sold every where Soap ee. Ointment 25 and 5oc. .Tslcum aSc.
 MS Cutieura Soap slaves without mus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

Ann said. Let Raggedy Andy take the thread and the rope and try it. Though he will have to get bee to help him. Flies are much too stupid?'
 "Nor Raggedy Ann replied, We must all stay here! For, don't you see? If Hookie the Goblin hears us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

Whispering about his house, he Will poke his head out of the window and will see the thread, or rope, then our only chance to rescue the nice, kind hearted Snitznoodle will be gonei"
 "Raggedy Ann is quite rightm Rag gedy Andy said as he took the thread and rope. T shall go about the res
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

window with a tiny thread and put the thread through hole and then bring the end down to us, we could tie a rope to the end of the thread and then pull the rope through the hole and someone could climb up and rescue the Snitznoodle.
 That is 8 fine scheme~ Raggedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

GIFTS THAT will win favor with her are found in the Gifts for Her. Column of the Classified Sec tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

GIFTS THAT will win favor with ''her" are found In the Gifts for Her. Column of the Classified Sec ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

The congressional medal of honor was awarded to 90 officers and en- lsred men of the United States army and marine corps during the World war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-15

cue very quietly and I hope to have the Snitznoodle back home in an hour"
 Raggedy Andy easily found a honey bee to take the thread tip the side of Hookie's house and bring the end down again after the bee had taken 1t through a, hole. Then Raggedy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-04

FOR competent help call Main 1874.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-Wanted for
large corporation. Must be capable man
with knowledge of inside and outside
work. Good salary. Apply 2003 Jefferson
County Bank Bldg,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-04
h To Buy Or Sell? Consult The Classified Counns Will Pay You
NATION IS ASKED.
To MAKE PLACES
FOR WAR VICTIMS
Citizens Committee Suggests
Seven Measures For As
simiIation Of Disabled

NEW YORK, May 3.-President
Harding. members of Congress. gov
errors and American people were
called upon today in an appeal broad
cast by the citizens committee of
America, to take up where the gov
eminent is about to leave off the as
sanitation into civil life of thousands
of disabled war veterans who soon
will be deprived of financial aid and
vocational training through the. lapse
of the federal rehabilitation period.
The committee proposes seven
measures, which. it believes, will ac-
complish the transition of the dis
abled veterans from their present po-
sition as honored wards of the nation,
at great expense, to the American
people, to become independent, pro-
ductive members of their respective
communities"
Amend State Laws.
The proposals are: That laws of
certain states be amended to allow
disabled veterans to take up voca-
lions from which they at present
would be excluded by reason of char
acter and period of training.
That the government arrange for
period of apprenticeship at full pay
in such departments as may be prac-
teal for the completion of training
and final assimilation of certain
number of men.
That the leading industries OF the
country accept certain quota OF dis
abled men, assuming as their snare
of the burden the deficiency due to
the disability of the individual.
That labor unions an dbrotherhoods
waive regulations which operate
against the employment of disabled
men, and that receptive program
be adopted to receive such men into
their respective organizations.
O O O
Arrange Cnnvnsses.
That public-spirited citizens ar
range for a canvass among local in
dustries of the communities and re-
cord such organizations as may be
willing to accept a quota of disabled
men.
That all bodies notify the local dis
trict manager of the United States
veterans bureau of the occupations
and numbers of men they are willing
to accept as their proportion of the
load.
That the veterans bureau institute
a national campaign of publicity to
acquaint the public with the exact
situation relative to the problem of
employment of the disabled veterans.
The citizens committee of America
exists for the speedy and complete
fulfillment of our obligations to the
disab led veterans" 1t has on Its board
of directors and advisory committee
the officers of Sc national organiza-
tions representing all forms of public
activity from welfare agencies,
churches and fraternities, to assocta
lions of business men, actors and
physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-04
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
MAIN 1894
SHOWDOWN POSTPONED
Nelson Fails To Appear At House Oi
David Probe


ST. JOSEPH Mich, May 3.-(By
Associated Press.) = The expected
showdown between Michigan's grand
jury investigation of Benjamin Pur-
nell's House of David and Walter NJ.
Nelson, Detroit attorney, was post
poned today when Nelson failed to
appear before Judge Harry Dinge-
man, the one-man jury.
Judge Dingeman ordered Nelson to
appear this morning and show cause
why he should not answer questions
or go to jail for contempt. At 2
o'clock Judge Dingeman, after wait
ing five hours, left for Detroit. Nell
son was the attorney for the Hansel
family in the successful suit against
Purnells colony in the federal court
at Grand Rapids last month and also
represents two former girl members
of the cult who are suing Purnell
for 100000 each, alleging criminal
mistreatment. He likewise is being
sued by the colony for $4,000 on
SANDER charge growing out of the
suits. Judge Dingeman will reopen
investigation Monday If Nelson does
not appear then with an explanation
for his absence. a warrant will be
issued for his arrest, state officials
said today.