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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29
THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY

his head. He was operated on once
before and was forced to have anoth-
er the other day, but is reported IA
little better.
Miss Edna Youtsey was visitor
at the Francis Ahnstedt home Sat
urday and Sunday.
Edward johnson motored to Ster-
ling Monday.
Don't forget the date, April 9th,
1923, when the boys are going to or
ganize band, with the Farmers Un-
ion as bachelor for them. Croft
Clark will be the band master.
Carl Franson's little daughter is
improving nicely from her treat
ments.
Vivian Anderson was unable to at
tend school Monday on account of i'll
ness.
Wesley Garretson took sick in
school Tuesday and had to be taken
home.
Majel Sprague stayed with Beulah
Anderson Monday night.
Leroy Garretson spent Monday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29
FAIRFIELD NEWS

Dave Johnson was a Haxtun visit
or Thursday.
The Messrs. Glen and Earnest Bail
ey helped Rastis Gordon butcher hogs
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Bailey and
family were guests at the Mrs,
Bailey home Sunday.
Oscar Peterson was caller at the
Mrs. Bailey home Sunday.
?. ]. Peter hauled hogs to Paoli
Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Lindgren and daughters
Velia and Edith and son Waite,
were Holyoke visitors Monday.
Jerry Padgett, former resident of
this community. is critically i'll in a
Denver hospital with gathering in
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

At least a million dollars in inter-
est has already been sacrificed by the
people Of this country who are still
holding 500. 900 900 worth of U. S.
Victory bonds which were called for
redemption last December 18th. 1t
is safe to assume that these bonds are
not in the hands of the rich who al
ways keep their money working at in
terest earning rates. and the instance
can only be judged as an Indication
Of better times among the poor or
carelessness on their part in holding
securities that have ceased to draw in
terest.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29
PRAIRIE CENTER

Mr.. c. J. Kicker was Ovid visitor
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright, Jr. and
family were Holyoke visitors Satur-
day
Jim Pospisil returned home Friday
from Sedgwick where he had been
storm-bound since Tuesday.
Joy Lounsberry was Ovid caller
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Austin and children
were Sunday visitors at her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Hellers.
Mrs. James Pospisil came out from
Sedgwick Sunday to help her sons
Jim and Martin fix for the sale Mon
day.
Mrs. A. P. Sandquist is on the sick
list at this writing.
Miss lrma Bartz is preparing a
program to be given the latter part
Of April.
Mrs. C. C. Lounsberry returned
home last week from Illinois, where
she had been to attend the funeral of
her sister
w. H. Woodlands and sons helped
F. A. Woodlands butcher beef Tues
day.
Jack Chase was a caller at the
Pospisil home Tuesday to get some
machinery that was bought at the
sale Monday.
Mr.. w. E. Hiatt was Hofyoke
visitor Monday.
Martin Pospisil was caller at F.
A. Woodlands Sunday evening.
Mrs. James Pospisil was visitor
at F. A. Woodlands Wednesday.
Mr. F. A. Woodlands and son Earl
went over to August Bjorklun's to
get his mother Mrs p q Wnndha.aa
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

The mission Of . Newspaper is to
print news Of general interest Ad.
vertising matter il not news. 1t il
not hard for anybody to draw the
distinguishing line il they will stop
a moment and give the matter logical
thought.
True il is that = newspaper gives
away much, especially where charity
is concerned, but it does not follow
that the publisher should adopt char
ity as an established custom and open
the doors freely to all comers. Since
the only thing that = newspaper has
to sell is space, the publisher who
gives it away is no wiser than the
merchant who gives away . hat or .
suit of clothes to the man who comes
into his store and asks for them.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

A Seattle man vas sentenced to
stay At home for three weeks. But
what was the use in Furnishing his
wife that way?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

Germany is sending canary birds
TO this country Now We suppose
all our American cats will be for Ger
many.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

II Julesburg girl can pass her
thirtieth birthday without detection
she begins to think the dates in the
family bible have been mixed up.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

Our advice to the men Of Jules
burg is: in starting the garden always
make it small enough for your wife
to finish.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

Once more the sugar gamblers are
trying to cheat the public All we've
got to say is it isn't very sweet of
them.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

The Prince of Wales declares he'll
not accept the freedom of any more
cities. What he hopes for is the free
dom of the Prince of Wales.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

A Juiesburg man never knows what
ne can do until he tries. And then
he is often sorry that he tried.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

One thing worse than having q job
as . wife is working in q laundry
where every day is wash day.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

The main trouble with the modern
dances is they are out Of date before
you can learn them.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

It's always = fine idea to beware
Of the man who has good story he
wants to tell you in . whisper.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

Money talks. and yet = nickel on the
contribution plate makes more noise
than q .wo-dollAr bill.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

1t sounds easy to get married and
make your home with the parents of
the bride, but it isn't.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

II gasoline goes any higher the
first thing a man will do after buying
gallon is take out insurance on it.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29

The Juiesburg man who goes
around with a chip on his shoulder
sooner or later gets his block knock
ed off.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-03-29
MOISTURE AMPLE FOR BEET SEED
BEDS IF SOIL IS PROPERLY HANDLED

Although Reeent Storms Have Delayed Spring Farm Work
Avoid Working Soil Too Wet-Poor Seed Beds
Would More Thar Offset Besefits
of Moisture IN Soil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
BESSEMER SOCIETY.
SOCIAL CALENDAR


 The Woodward club house will be the scene of all of the larger parties, and beginning with Tuesday evening, when the Tuesday Bridge club will entertain their friends with their an nual dance, there will be several parties during the week The ball room has been beautifully decorated recently and several artistic im- provements added that make it par ticularly attractive. It will be adorned with Christmas symbols and the green and red colors for the sev- eral affairs to be given at the club house. Members of the Tuesday Bridge club are a group of lovely young matrons, and each has invited eight guests, the invitation list in cluding about 150.
 The regular Christmas dance of the Woodward Golf club will be held on Wednesday evening, one of the larg- est affairs of the week, as member rs will be permitted to bring out-of- town guests, who are visiting in rhe district. A special committee is looking after this dance.
 On Friday evening MT. and Mrs. D. p. Wilson will entertain with a dance party at the Woodward club house for Miss Evelyn Going. A large number of Invitations have been issued, and with this charming couple to look after the pleasure of the guests, this will be sure to be one of the most pleasant affairs Of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ARKANSAS IS BLAMED FOR ROAD SITUATION
Wallace Says Aid Will Be Withheld
 While Evils Continue

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-(By As- sociated Press )-The trouble of the Arkansas people in their road build ing is due neither to the federal aid road nor its administration, Secretary Wallace of agriculture declared in a statement in which said abuses to state laws should be corrected by state authorities President Coolidge is determined that every power of the government to be used to correct abuses ands injustices Under which Arkansas farmers have suffered in connection with the administration of the highway laws Secretary Wallace said The President, he said, is in thorough sympathy with the cours- followed in withholding federal the department of agriculture has funds.
 Before any federal aid will be granted to Arkansas, the Secretary stated all roads on which federal aid has been used must be properly maintained by the state and all old road projects which cannot be com pleted without federal aid must be cleaned up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SANTA WILL VISIT. TOTS IN HOSPITAL
They Shall Not Be Forgot ten,' Hospital Officials
 Says
FAIRFIELD BUREAU i
 THE AGE-HERALD }


 At thes Employes hospital of the Tennessee company there are about 40 little children, many of whom will be unable to go home before Christ mas. It is in contemplation of that fact which has caused hospital au- thorities 10 get in touch with Santa Claus and suggest that the hospital not besSoNerlc on his annual visit. l}a
 The result is that the little chaps will be visited py the ruddy cheeke ed and jovials santa as though they were at home. 5Dr. Marvin Whit field Glasgow said Saturday that it was rule to allow as many of the kiddies to be taken home over Christmas as possible but that many would be compelled to remain in the hospital. These, he said, would be the recipients or the usual holiday cheer. There will be Christmas tree arranged with bright electric lights. with many little remem7 brances and the fruit and candy and other things that all go to make happy little childreL.
 It was also stated that in many cases the parents of the young pa- tients would be present and that a general good time will be provided just as far as the Conditions will permit.
 In connection wlfh the hospital festivities il IS stated that the an nual party will be given New Year $ Eve in honor of the nurses and the students at the administration build- ing. Members of the school faculty and some of the members of the hospital staff will make merry with the young women engaged at the been engaged and a merry time is expected to be experienced while the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ro CONTINUE REBATES

Bessemer merchants who nave car ried out a campaign of cash rebates to the rural schools during the month of December have decided 10 continue this movement during Jan : nary. and there will be a meeting or inc retail division of the Chamber or Commerce next week when dehnlte plans will be made. The cash refund nlan was tried out during December tc learn whether the patrons Of the schools would support the idea, ana the response has been such as to show that it will prove practical TOT several months at least.
 A large number of schools Inter ested their patrons in asking TOT rebate on their cash purchases which will be sent to the schools through the Chamber of Commerce at the last of the month. Many busl- ness men visited the schools ana made talks on the plan and the stu dents and patrons have shown thelr appreciation by taking part In the campaign.
 Most of the merchants who took mart in the plan during December have decided that larger repate should be offered, and this VIII pc one of the angles to be decided at the meeting next week. Dlscussloh of the plan will also be brought up at the next meeting of the Inter urban Luncheon club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmore have moved into their new home on Tenth avenue.
 Tom Surtees of Springfield, Mo, Is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs, George Surtees, on Fifth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Matt Pitt and daugh- ter, Jean, are visiting relatives in Windsor. Can.
 Mrs. Rosco Goodwin and children of Centralia, H., are spending the hol- ldays with Mrs. Mary Smith.
 Mrs. w. Joyne is convalescing after severe illness
 J. T. Stewart is spending a few days in Tuscaloosa.
 Albert Stacey of Auburn has ar rived to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. J. Stacey.
 Fred Metts and children of Gary, Ind, are visiting Mrs John Davis.
 Walter Candle, who has been visit ing friends and realtives here, has returned to his home in Sylacauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. R. Vanzant, who recently underwent an operation at St. Vim cent hospital, Is improving.
 MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Hollums am nounce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Mildred Lu- nell.
 The many friends of Rev. O. K. Lamb will regret to learn that he is confined to his home on account of Illness.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Smith are being congratulated upon the arrival of daughter, whom they. have named Sa- rah Elizabeth.
 MT. and Mrs. M. O. Blount of Al bany, Ga. are guests of MT. and Mrs. w. P. Rosco for the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Sonnin an- nounce the birth of a daughter.
 Rev and Mrs. M. E. Wilson have as their guest at their home on the Highlands, Mrs. O. G. Hulsey of Gun tersville.
 Mrs. James Mollock Is much i'm proved from a severe illness.
 Mrs. NJ. c. Hawkins of Arkansas Is the holiday guest of Mrs. George Allen.
 Miss Mildred Hay Is III at her home on the Highlands.
 Joe F. Skelding Is improving from a severe attack of sacrlet fever.
 Mrs J. c. Hancock has returned to her home on the Highlands after an extended visit to Ashville, N. c.
 Mrs. M. E. Stills Is convalescing from weeks Illness at her home, 2113 Avenue II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PUPILS HAVE PROGRAM

An unusually attractive program was given at the Raimund school Friday morning by the pupils under direction of the teachers, Mrs. B. Il. Tillman and Miss Elizabeth Grove The teachers and the Parent-Tea association assisted in making the occasion & happy one, and the Christ mas holiday was started with happy hearts.
 After the program of Christmas songs and readings by the pupils, they were presented with bags or fruit by the members of the Parent Teacher association. of which Mrs Claud Shaw is president. The school also had a new present for Christmas in the form of piano, that had been presented by the Republic Iron anu Steel company, and the music added much to the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TO ENTERTAIN WIVES

Much 5nterest has been aroused over the announcement that the Bes- semer Rotarfy club would entertain wives of the members at a Christmas celebration at the Grand hotel Thursday. A feature of the enter tainment will be the distribution of gifts frdm members to each other, each having been assigned a fellow member to whom he Is to present a gift. The gifts are to be of a useful nature, and the entertainment com mittee is planning an interesting pro- gram for their presentation.
 This Is not the annual ladies' night, which will be observed at later date. At this meeting plans will be perfected for the appearance of pr. Charles Barker. noted lecturer, who will deliver four lectures here under the auspices of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CAPTAIN M'CALL CAN ACCEPT APPOINTMENT
War Department Agrees To Accept
 Resignation ,sT @ WASHINGTON BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Washington. ID. O.. Dec, 22

z, The war department will accept the resignation of Capt. Charles Mccall, it is announced today, in order that he might accept a position of eX- aminer of public accounts offered him by Governor Brandon of Alabama.
 Senator Heflin, on the request of the father of Captain Mccall, Judge c. E. Mccall, chief examiner of public accounts, asked that Captain Mccall be permitted to resign. On account of the excellent record of Captain Me- Call, the request was granted by Adjutant- General Davis.
 Captain Mccall is now stationed at Camp Oglethorpe, Ga.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SUBURBAN NOTES---EVENTS OF SOCIETY---C

stration introducing angels, wise men, shepherds and herald angels, and the story will be told with dia- logue, music and readings. Those in the cast are: Misses Eunice Kennedy, Leila Tyler, Elizabeth Lockhart, Ma lone MarsOns w. J. Bailey, c. E. Hol leys Bert Stringfellow, F. Moses, M. B. Brantley, Nell Kennedy. E. M. Full mer, Misses Clara Tyler, Nelma Par sons, Mattie Hutchinson, Florence Smith, Hazel Stringfellow. Vergia Tyler, Vlehel Reynolds, Inez Morrow, Gladys Parsons, Wilbert Fewell James Smith, John Ed Reynolds and Tommy McNichols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ENTnRTAINs YOUNG PEOPLE

The Wouan's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will be host to the young people of the church on Monday afternoon and evening In the Mems Bible class rooms, and will be in lieu of the reg ular Monday meeting. A Christmas program of music and games will be enjoyed, and plans are being made for a large attendance. The various departments will be entertained at different times, beginning at o'clock in the afternoon.
 From to 3:30 o'clock the begin ners and primary classes will be en- tertained; from 3:30 to o'clock the juniors will meet, and at s o'clock the senior department will be ten dered & reception. At the conclusion of each program & social hour will be held and tempting refreshments served,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE A SUCCESS

The Christmas tree given at the Ensley Community House on Four teenth street Thursday evening, was quite success. An interesting pro- gram was given by the children of the Kindergarten department under the direction Of Miss Hollingswor The two large trees were beautifully decorated and Santa Claus was there in all his glory. Each little girl re- ceived a doll and Christmas bag, while the boys received toy automo- piles with Christmas bags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SCHOOL PLAY GIVEN

Children of the Muscoda school presented Big Sisters Christmas Dream" and "The Christmas Mes sage,' two interesting playlets, be- fore large and enthusiastic audi ence. The plays were on the fairy tale style, being pageants Illustrated by readings.
 The cast of characters for the first was: The Mother. Miss Winter; Big Sister, Sarah Howard; Little Sister, Georgia F. PEyne; Sunny Jim, Luther Atkinson; Fairies, Louise Smith, Bes- sic Howard, Dor.e Jager and Pearl Mason; children taking the part of animated toys were Frank c. Smith, Clarence White. Ethel Howard, Elos- sic Gilmore. Jim Saunders and George Atkinson.
 In the second play the characters were: The Mother. Mary Grimes Charlotte. Flora Dye the Piper, Elizabeth Hulsey; the Bell Girl, Mag gie Hulsey; the Fairy, Thomas Turn CT; Alice in Wonderland, Mary Eliza beth Tiny Tim. Fairly Chandler | Hiawatha, Herbert Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
START IMPROVEMENT SOON

Improvements on the building at Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street which is to be occupied by the Bes- semer Bank and Trust company, will be started on January 15, according to interested stockholders. All the stock to the new concern has been subscribed and preliminary organiza- ton completed, so that with the re- modelling of the building, the institu- ton will be ready for business with in comparatively short time.
 The building is now occupied by the Alabama Water company, which concern will move it's offices to the rear of the structure while the work of remodeling Is in progress. Later the water company will complete its own quarters on the lots bought for this purpose on Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The building Is one of the best con- structed and substantial structures in the business section, having been originally occupied by the Bessemel Coal, Iron and Land company. The interior isSto be practically rebuilt and finished In marble and tile. The plans are being completed at this time, and call foge the erection of large marble columns also on the exterior. which will be converted into one of the handsomest fronts in the downtown sectton.l
 The new bank will operate under a state charter, state banking officials having recommended Bessemer as one of the best locations in the state, according to the promoters. It is understood that s. G. Kennedy, for merly of Fayette, but who will make his home here, will be actively in charge, as the representative of the majority stockholders. Application for the charter has been made and a meeting Of stockholders will take place In the next three weeks, when officers will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
INJURIES REPORTED

Several children have already been injured this year through careless use of fireworks though none are of a serious nature. Police and phy- sicians report that more than the usual number of injuries have al- ready been suffered among the young folks. and are issuing warnings to parents.
 This will be the last year that the use or sale of fireworks of any de- scription will be allowed. The coun- cil has passed an ordinance against the practice within the city limits and the sale is being allowed this year only to help the merchants dis pose of stocks brought on before the massage of the ordinance. City offi- cials wish to notify parents that after this holiday season the possession or use of cap or blank pistols Is for hidden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
WILLIAM NOTES
 WARNIACK-WOoDS

Miss Opal Warmack and Henry Woods were married at 7:S0 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of the brides parents at Powderly Rev. Clyde Babs, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony, in the presence of few friends and relatives of the couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Among the largest steel girders ever placed on any American con 'struction were hoisted into place on the Tennessee company overhead ore line Friday. It was stated that the girders spanning the Possum Valley road were made specially for that work and that an engineering feat, the placing of the girders, takes rank as one or the most interesting and unique in the history of south ern construction.
 The work of constructing the new line which will entail an expendi- ture of approximately $4,000,000 is proceeding rapidly, and satisfactori- ly.. It is stated that the immense gfrders placed last week will be du plieated at other places on the line and that so far as engineering and construction goes the overhead rail road will be in a class by itself in this country.
 Employes of the Tennessee com pany involved in the construction of the line are said to be much inter ested in the construction and proud of the fact that they have been priv ileged to have a hand In the construc- tion of one of the most unique struc- ture in American industrials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PRATT CITY
EAGLES TO GIVE TREE

Pratt City Aerie, No. 972, F. O. E.. will give a Christmas tree for the Eagles, their families and the widows and orphans of the town Christmas day in the city hall at D. m. A pres ent for each will be on the tree. The boys of Eagles High Brown Min stref' will furnish an interesting and amusing program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
rrKs To GIVE DANCE

Ensley Elks, No. 9S7, will give a dance Monday evening at their home on Avenue D. The room will be elaborately decorated with palms and Spanish mosses. Music will be fur nished by Parks Society Syncopa- tors, and a good time is promised all who attend. The Elks extend cor dial invitation to all their friends, as the proceeds from this dance will be used to help fill the Christmas bas- gets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
HARDING SPEECHES BOUND
10000 Volumes As Christmas Gift or
 Washingtoninns

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Copies of a volume containing the last speeches of the late President Harding, will go as Christmas gifts to some 10000 Washingtonians.
 Members of the late Presidents off, ficial family, and his close friends, collected and bound his speeches in limited edition for gift distribution only. Messengers today began dis tributing the books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEErs

The Woman's Mission union of the First Baptist church held their monthly business session in the audi torium of the church.. The president Mrs w. A. Hall, presided. Splendid reports were made from the various circles. The society voted to send a Christmas gift of cash to one of the ministerial students at Howard col lege