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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
TWENTY-sEVENTH OPENING
 OF LOUIE COMPTON SEMINARY

UE lsOA LIE O-N SbNAAN All I
 Of the many educational institu- tions of Birmingham none Is more appreciated by the people of Ala bama than the Louie Compton semi nary This fact was demonstrated on Tuesday morning by the brilliant opening of this time honored school
 Long before the appointed time every seat in the auditorium was filled Girls, old and new, friends and patrons were all eager to greet the new school year.
 Miss Morton, principal of the semi nary, with her accustomed grace and dignity, presided over the exercises and introduced the speakers. After prayer and song pr. w. R. Hendrix of South Highlands Methodist church delivered an eloquent address, ful! of practical wisdom and scintilating with humor.
 Next on the program was Dr. Bryan, beloved friend of the semi nary girls, who gave one of his beau tiful spiritual talks on the efficacy of prayer. Both speakers were warmly applauded
 Miss Morton, in a few well chosen words, presented the members of the faculty, who responded grace fully to the welcoming cheers of the SlIIS. OptCAdl fAAhtANACiA 'eS to the new members of the faculty Mrs. Carol Wilson Foster depart ment of pipe organ and piano, Miss Mary Gilliland, department of mathe- matics; Miss Mary Oburn, instructor in English, and Miss Helen Ewing assistant in primary work.
 The steady and material growth or the seminary is a source of gratifi- cation to the friends of the school. The enrolment for 1923-24 is the largest in it's history. With corps of experienced women as heads of the different departments, with un- excelled equipment in class room and home, and a student body of loyal girls, the seminary enters on it's twenty-seve year abreast of any school of It's kind in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
BUSINESS WOMEN
 ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS

At the regular monthly meeting in August, the Business and Profess sional Women's club accepted the following new members; Miss Jessie Conner, State Training School for Girls; Miss Lima H. Denney, 1908 Seventh avenue, north; Mrs. A. H. Graham, 1245 Maplewood avenue; Miss Zoe Gray, Ridgely apartments; Mrs. Bart Jordan, 1920 Avenue l; Miss Nova Marsh, 2223 Twenty eighth street, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
ANNOUNCER

All members of the executive board of the Federation of Missionary So- cieties are requested to meet 1t 1O:30 o'clock Thursday at the Blue Triangle Room.
 The Kennedy Parent-Teacher asso- citation will have its first meeting of the year and also a reception for the teachers on Thursday afternoon, from 3 to o'clock, at the school building.
 The Y. w. c. A. of the First Bap- tist church will meet Thursday with Miss Elizabeth Thomas, 1900 Thirtieth street. north, at S:8O p. m.
 General Sumpter chapter will fly a flag at Five Points circle every day this week, in honor of Constitution Week. The flag will be raised and lowered each day through the cour- tesy of Col. T. $. Moorman and the Boy Scouts.
 The Mother Goose club will have it's first meeting Thursday at D. m., at the home of Mrs. J. w. John ston, 1127 Louise street south.
 Birmingham chapter, No. 118. 0. E g. has postponed it's day for sewing and will meet Wednesday. September 26, at the home of Mrs. R. s. Craig, 1881 Fifteenth avenue, north.
 A meeting of the board of directors of the Daughters of 1872 has been called by the president, Mrs. Lush, for Saturday at D. m., at the Blue Triangle club rooms.
 The ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernian will hold it's reg ular meeting on Thursday 1t 2:30 o'clock at the K. c. Hall. All mem bers arc urged to be present, as plans for the coming year will be dls- cussed.
 Birmingham Review No. 25, Wom- l ans Benefit association, will hold a cake sale next Saturday, the place to be announced later.
 The Hemphill School Improvement association will meet Thursday at l In, mo nnnr a a ril1r1n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
PUNCHING AT CLUB ON WEDNESDAY

Among those lunching at the Country Club on Wednesday were Mrs. Owen Gresham, Mrs. George r. Hayden, and Mrs Russell Hunt with a party of young girls, who are leaving soon for eastern schools, Misses Matilda Hood, Una Webster, Mary HanseI Shook, Lucy East wood, Susan Shook, and Josephine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
Could You Give a
 Good Reference :?
Dorothy Dir
Suppose That Marriage Contracts Were Renewable After Certain Space Of Time And That Time Was Nearly Up-Woud Your Wife Or Husband Want To Renew The Partnership?-Ask Yourself Honestly

the profits? Does she draw down a certain amount of money of her own every month, the just pay for her of the concern, and make her come to you. like beggar, for every penny she has? Would any man partner be satisfied to be treated the way you treat your wife? Would he renew a contract on such terms? And if he wouldn't what makes you think that your wife Is satisfied and desires to continue such a bad bargain?
 Do you think you give satisfaction as a husband? A woman wants a husband to show her daily that he loves her She wants tenderness. She wants appreciation. She wants her husband to give some sign that he still takes an interest in her, and looks upon her as something more than kitchen adjunct.
 How about it. Mir Man? Have you kept the love fires burning Tn your wife's heart, or have you let them go out because. you ceased 10 feed the flame? Do you pay your wife delicate little courtesies? Do you tell her she is prettier than any or the 1lapperS, or are you one or the men who never take another look al their wives after their wed- ding day, or show them any little attention, and whose wives would drop dead with surprise if they paid them a compliment?
 Take it from me, Mir. Man, there is many 9 husband who considers himself a good husband because he doesn't beat his wife and pays the family bills, whose wife wouldn't marry him again on bet if she was given a new matrimonial deal. She would take a chance on a new comer because she would figure out that she couldn't do worse than she did with number one,
 And how about you, Mrs. Woman?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
LUNCHING WEDNESDAY
 AT SOITTHERN CIIR

Among those who were seen at the Southern Club on Wednesday were Mir and Mrs. T. A. Murphree. Mrs. c. B. Jaynes, Miss Alma Kitten berry, Mrs M. E. Dewstoe. Mrs. John Turner was in charge of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
FULTON M'CORMICK F. INVITATIONS ISSUED

< The following invitations have been received by friends over the state: MT. and Mrs. M. Frank Me Cos1aick request the honor of your przsen6 at thS. .wcdding reception
 s.~xheir daughter, Virginia Saville. Iand~ MT David Hedleston Fulton, on Saturday, October 6, 1923, at 5;3O p. mr. 402 Hawthorn Road, Roland NpaEk Baltimore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
EUNICE-WATTS
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Ella Eunice and MT. Ellner Watts was solemnied Saturday morning at S;30 o'clock at Montgomery, Rev. T. M. Fleming of ficiating.
 MT. and Mrs. Watts came imme- diately to Birmingham, where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
Discusses Mar riage From a Business Con-
 tract Angle

Do you ever ask yourself If you give satisfaction as husband or as wife? Do you ever wonder if your husband or wife would pick you out as a life companion If he or she had a second choice?
 Could you give a good reference if you were looking for another mAtri- monial job?
 Every married man and woman are acutely aware of how far the poor, weak, blundering creatures they mar ried are from the angels and heroes they thought they were espousing. | There is nothing like domesticity for turning the spotlights on the faults of those with whom we live, and there is not husband or wife who could not bring an indictment yard long against his or her life partner without stopping to make new in- ventory.
 So much for the other fellow, but how about yourself? Suppose, MT. Man, marriage was a business con- tract, entered into for a definite space of time, and the time was nearly up. Suppose you had found the arrange ment profitable and agreeable, and were anxious to renew the contract. Do you ever wonder if your wife would sign on the dotted line again? Of course, no man comes up to young girls dreams. Granted There isn't any such an animal, but there are certain things every woman has a right to expect of her husband. Companionship Consideration. Fair play A fifty-fifty split on the per quisites as well as the penalties of family life. How do you check up on these things?
 DO you think your wife would let herself in for 20 years more of your society if she could help herself? She Is human, you know, and has the usual human reactions When you come home surly and glum, and sit up through the whole evening in frozen silence that sends the domestic atmosphere down below zero. or when you vent on your wife all the temper and irritability you dare not display to your customers or clients, do you imagine that she is passing a happy hour, and thinking how perfectly de- lightful it is to be assured of such cheery companionship the balance of her life?
 You've seen many a lucrative busi- ness partnership broken up because one member of. the firm was so dis agreeable that the other would not put up with him at any price, and, be- lieve me, MT. Man; the same thing would be true of the domestic part nership oftener than you think if 1t could be terminated at will.
 It is because men think they can't lose them that many husbands knock everything their wives do, and treat them with rudeness they would not dare to show the cook. They would mend their manners if they knew that their wives would quit cold if things were not made pleasant for them. And how about money? When you got married you founded the firm of Benedick & Co. Your wife put everything she had into that, body and brain and heart. She has worked harder and longer hours than you l have to make the company sue cess. She has sacrificed more. l Have you given her her share of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
WEDDING soLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Otella Toney of Gadsden and Mir. P. A. Lyon of Attaila, was solemnized quietly at the Baptist pastorium in Attalla on Sunday, Rev. c. N. James officiat- ino
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20
DANCE AT CASCADE
 FOR PRESENT CLUB

The members of the Crescent en- joyed their fortnightly dance at the Cascade Plunge on Wednesday eve ming. A number of the membership were in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

It is because men think they can't lose them that many husbands knock everything their wives do, and treat them with rudeness they would not dare to show the cook. They would mend their manners if they knew that their wives would quit cold if things were not made pleasant for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

All members of the executive board of the Federation of Missionary So- cieties are requested to meet at 1O:30 o'clock Thursday at the Blue Triangle Room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

10 De announced later.
 The Hemphill School Improvement association will meet Thursday al 3 D. m. in the new auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-20

Birmingham Review No. 25, wom- ans Benefit association. will hold a cake sale next Saturday, the place ta ha appo,lpced later
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24

it caressed her throat, and what a
feeling of dignity and poise a garment
like that gave one? "It fits you per
fectly," BrentOn remarked casually,
my sister and you are about the same
size"
NOra's first taste of luxury whetted
her desire for more, and in the weeks
that followed she allowed the West
erner to escort her to theaters, din
ners and dances. One thing perplexed
NOra-Mr. Brenton repeatedly refused
to meet her folks. Lets keep our
friendship a secret a little longer" he
kept saying.
BrentOn won NOra's affection and
asked her to become his wife. Their
wedding, too, must be a secret, and
Nora, who was overcome by her good
fortune, agreed to his plans.
She drew all her money from the
| bank and bought a trOusseau suitable
for a rich mans bride. On the day Of
their marriage Nora went to the suite
that BrentOn had ordered, and waited
for him to come with witnesses and a
minister. She waited for hours, and
at last the expected rap sounded
upon the door panel.
Nora treated her nose to another
coat of powder and gave a final pat to
her costume. Her eagerness to look
pretty was unnecessary, for it was a
bellbOy and not her husband-to-be who
handed Nora a note. The note read /:
MANY thanks for entertaining a
lonely man. have returned to the
only woman l truly lOve-my wife.
"J. BRENTON."
Pride goes before a fall, but Nora's
sense of humOr was greater than her
pride. The herOines of Almost a
Bride" and "Jilted on Her Wedding
Day" had nothing on her. Surely she
didn't love BrentOn for himself, else
she would have been heartbrOken.
On her way home Nora stopped al
Larry's Office and made a clean con
fessiOn. $50 here I am, Larry" she
said at the conclusion Of her tale. I'm
all dressed up with no place to go"
"How long will that hnery keep?
asked Larry, with a twinkle in his eye
1T will keep forever If pack it il
lavender. Why?"
"Oh, nothing, only I thought W,
might have a real wedding soon ant
go West for our honeymoon" Larr.
suggested.
"West," exploded Nora. I'm througl
with everything western! Wen e
east, young man. East is best, an,
West ls-bunk -
Outside the doctors Office, Nor,
, paused, blew her nose nOisily, and 81
d. lently gave thanks for men such a
4 Larry.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
SWEETS FOR THE CHILDREN
Moderate Allowances Of Sugar, Candy
and Ice Cream That Keeps
Them Healthy.

The following may be regarded as a
moderate allowance of sugar or candy
for a healthy child of nine or ten
years: OF sugar on cereals, one even
teaspoonful at breakfast or supper and
not more than this amount on fresh or
stewed fruit; Of candy, one piece with
the midday meal; of ice cream or fruit
ices, one good tablespoonful once
week, possibly twice a week in sum
mer; of ice cream sOdas, not more than
one a week
Besides these things n child will get
in his other food, such as gingerbread
cookies and plain cake, and in his Gus
tard and puddings an additional
amount of sugar, so that his total daily
allowance will probably be equal to
two tablespOonfuls of sugar. SO long
as this is not exceeded it is not likely
than any bad effect will follow. But
when a child is allowed to help himself
the constant tendency Is that the
amount is gradually increased to two
or three times the quantities specified
and even then the child is no better
satished-often less so. He has &C
ouired the sweet habit and food does
not taste sweet unless these larger
amounts are constantly added.-Dr. L
Emmett Holt in the DelineatOr.
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
WOULD LAY THE LASH HARD
ON CONVICTED AUTO THIEVES
GRAND JURY OF KENT COUNTY
RECOMMEND THIS PUNISHMENT
Believes 1t Would Be More RefOrma-
tory and Break Up the Crime
Grand jury Ends October Term


Corporal punishment for those con-
victed of the theft or illegal use of
automobiles was recommended by the
Grand Jury of Kent County in its an
nual report to the Court at Dover,
Thursday afternoon. The report COM
mends the work of the State police
and condemns the Kent County Jail as
being .unclean and unsanitary.
During the year the grand jury
considered 1O3 presentments, found
"a true bills and ignored g.. The re-
port in part follows:
'"The modern motor vehicle, fur
nishing a rapid means of transporter
tion, notification and flight, is a great
contributing means of lawlessness.
For the theft or illegal use of which
we unhesitatingly recommend corporal
punishment, publicly inflicted in the
county where the crime is committed,
believing such punishment to be more
refOrmatOry than retributive regard
less of maudlin sentiment.
"The practice of carrying conceal
ed and deadly weapons is becoming so
common that we recommend severe
punishment.
"We want to commend the efficient
work of the State Highway Police in
their efforts to break up lawlessness
on the state highway.
"We found the Jail where the pris-
Oners are kept, unclean and unsani-
tary. The radiators, or heating pipes
have almost fallen from their brack-
cts. The plumbing needs a thorough
overhauling. We recommend a thor
ough cleaning of the floors and paint
ing or white-washing of the walls,
which work could be done largely by
the prisoners.
"We find the almshOuse for the
maintenance of the INDECENT of the
county, contains fifty-six inmates and
is assisting forty-three by appropria-
tion known as outside allowance. I'm
der the supervision of the capable SUI
perintendent and his equally efficient
wife, we found it clean. 1t seems tt
be we'll managed and the inmates a!
contented as you would expect from
this class under similar conditions"
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
LOVE THAT FAILED
BY DOROTHY PIPER
%. 1929. Western Newspaper UniOn.)

(0, 1929, Western Newspaper Union.)
XKT HEN Nora Davis took charge Of
w the magazine and cigar booth at
the Hotel Costlea she had absolutely
no intention of becoming a gold
digger" She had a natural aversion
for the practice, and then when Larry
King issued some worthy advice she
determined to take heed.
Young Doctor King was highly es-
teemed in Morals neighbOrhOod and his
opinion meant a great deal. Although
there was no formal engagement be
tween the two, rumOr had it that Nora
and Larry intended to marry as soon
as his profession became established.
Therefore he had NOras welfare at
heart when he warned her regarding
her new position.
Nora" he said, almost paternally,
"a hotel lobby is a great hangOut for
wealthy idlers. Many will be glad to
exchange a dinner for a smile, the
ater ticket for a touch of your hand,
and some tawdry gift for a kiss.
Never sell your self-respect, and be
on guard"
"All right" Nora replied laughingly,
"but there's no cause for worry, Larry.
/ Men like pretty girls; they won't even
honor me with a second glance"
That's where you're wrong" ar
gued the doctor, turning pOetical, "you
will be as refreshing as an old-fash-
ioned melody after an evening Of jazz
You're different, Nora"
Larry was right: Nora was offer.
ent. Simplicity was her keynote, and
her eyes held an honest wistful ap
peal.
But we all have our moments Of
weakness, and the good things in life
are very desirable. So one day wheI
a well-groomed gentleman asked for
5O-cent cigar, Nora found herself re
garding him with interest. The salt
Of a 50-center was a rarity even at th'
I Costlea.
Nora pressed on the cigar lighter a
she always did for her customers, bu
there was something besides servic
behind her movement She cooked he
head in a birdlike manner and puck
I cred her lips in assumed penslveness
while the man puffed contentedly.
"Well, WELL" he exclaimed heartily
you are alive, aren't you? For a mo
q ment l thought you were one Of tn
girls on the magazine covers But yol
are loVelier because you are real"
No woman can resist so fattering
, compliment, and after he had gon
Nora went to the desk for information
Hes a wealthy cattle owner from tn
West" the clerk told her. His nam
is Brenton. Better cultivate hin
Nora"
Several evenings later as Nora wa
leaving for home, she was surprised I
see that a cold, gray fog had blown
. from the harbor. So when BrentOn
4. luxurious sedan rolled up to the cur
she was glad to accept his invitatic
AZ to ride home.
Brenton took a marvellous moleski
wrap from the robe-rail and held II I,
Nora to put on. How good II felt /
Smyrna times., 1923-10-24
squeezcd Out Of It.

"1The idea of your doing while 1
was singing"
you we're singing a lullaby, weren't
your"
"Yes."
Then ! couldn't pay your art any
higher compliment."-Boston Tran
script.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-10-18
X SCHOOL COLUMN

Watch closely for the date of
the next Parent Teachers meet
ing and plan to be present.
Among visitors at the school
since the potato vacation are
Mrs. j. p. Madsen, Mrs. N. Kyhl
and Mrs. w. f. Jacobsen. Thank
you, come again.
The pupils of the seventh have
been putting on a wonderous
wise look recently. This is due to
a brand new international die
tionary that the class is making
good use of.
No wonder the first and second
grades looked very pleased upon
entering their rooms on the
first day after potato vacation.
During the two weeks school was
closed the desk tops were treated
with art-brown stain and varnish.
Now the question is which grade
will keep the desks incest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-10-18

touch. We have a nice little
home and find plenty of good
neighbors. But in spite of all
that may be good here, our
thoughts often go to the great
Northwest. We do not wish our
selves back to Askov, but we
often wish that we could meet
the familiar faces again. The
American is a welcome guest
indeed; there is a row in the
house when it arrives, to get it
first, and the lucky one pays the
penalty by having to read the
Askov column aloud.
Hope you may have continued
success in your business, and that
the community of Askov may
get ahead this year and keep on
making good in the future in a
good way"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-10-18
By L. Van Zelm
o Wesem Ne-spapsr Unios

Harry Frederiksen is back in
school this week after his acct
dent of two weeks ago. Harry is
feeling fine now but does not care
to repeat his experience.
Never before have the eighth
grade geography class studied so
hard; the class is now using new
geography texts that are differ
ent than any used earlier in the
school.
The Freshman bookkeeping
class has tussled with balance
sheets the past few days; after
the dust of the fray has blown
away, most of the members came
out victorious.
Yes, the grade pupils are
rather proud of the looks of the
Danish room now. Due to the in
dustry of the janitor the desk
tops were scraped, stained and re-
vanished, a very fine improve
ment, say we
Mrs. C. M. Nelson has been
ably substituting in the high
school last week and this for Mr..
Ellingson. Very favorable re-
ports come from Mr.. Ellingson;
he returned to his home from the
hospital last week where he is
convalescing rapidly. If his ply
stefan permits he plans to return
to his work next week.
Miss Ruth Poechman, who
taught the fourth grade for II
years here earlier, has accepted
the work of the sixth grade.
Miss Hammar, who taught the
first five weeks, sent her resigna-
ton before. returning from the
potato vacation to be effective
when another teacher was Sc
cured. The school is fortunate in
having Miss Poechman again on
the staff.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-10-18

Friends and neighbors helped
Hans Lunde celebrate his birth
day last Friday evening. The
home was well filed.
Jens Arnbal who has not been
feeling we'll the past few weeks
was taken i'll last week with ty-
phoid fever. So far the illness is
taking its regular course. Jens
C. Christensen is doing the farm
work in the meantime.
Among those from Askov who
attended the fifth district confer
ence of the Danish Lutheran
church at Minneapolis Friday,
Saturday and Sunday were Char
lie Laursen, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C.
Petersen and Miss Sigrid Oster-
gard. The meetings we're well
attended and enjoyed in the pref
ty and cozy church building
the Danish Lutherans have in
the Mill City. Several visiting
pastors were present.