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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
SKILLED MEN ARE
 EAGERLY SOUGHT
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 ment service naturally gives pref erence "to Birmingham people, and usually there is just about an even balance between available jobs and the supply of men and women ready No take them. In addition to these, We frequently have enough jobs left over to give some to the drifters.
 Mr Oliver is a pioneer in the busi- ness of bringing jobs and job seekers together in Birmingham. He was employment director, during the war and ,~sntil January, 1922. managed ment agency with headquarters in the city hall. Then the two serv- ices were separated and he was placed in charge of the federal branch. His bureau places an av- craze of between 500 and 1000 men and women in jobs every mouth.
 In general, he said recently. there are more calls for workers than there were Birmingham men and women to satisfy them. Referring to a weekly report at random from several on his desk he pointed out that during that week he had re ceived applications for jobs from l20 men and 55 women and during the same period had calls for 159 men and women for various kinds of work. Another weeks report showed that 100 men and 53 women had ap- piled for work and 191 requests for help had been received. Building Trades Active.
 According 60 the report of the United States department of labor. made public a day or two ago, there is a marked activity in the build ing trades in Alabama, especially in the larger cities, and there is plenty of employment for skilled crafts men. Labor released from the farms is also finding ready employment in the construction of state high ways.
 Birmingham is listed among the 32 large cities of the country show ing an increase in employment dur ing october over September. These S2 cities were approximately half of the 65 from which reports were re- ceived and included in the general report on business conditions In the nation as a whole. Other southern cities reporting increased employ ment were Memphis, Tenn, Atlanta, Ga. Baltimore, Md, New Orleans, La, Louisville. Ky, and Richmond. Va, By way of contrast. it is in- teresting to note that of the 33 cities showing decreased employment, not asingle one is in the south.
 Taking the country as whole the report calls attention to the fact that unskilled labor is now well employed, which is described as un- usual at this time of the year. At no time were there any alarming surpluses or shortages of this class of labor noticed" the report con- tinues "Continuation of road con- struction, which in some states has beeS recently augmented, continues to dNaw heavily upon the available supply of these workers. taking care of large numbers who have been re- leased from seasonal occupations. Industrial employment throughout the southern states continues on a thoroughly satisfactory basis, and much activity with practically full employment of all common labor is anticipated for the next few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Put Am End To Blood Impurities
Old, Tried Remedy Is Reliev ing Most Chronic Blood And Rheumatic Condi- tions - Money-Back
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Your blood is tho barometer of life. cause of many chronic and infectious and rheumatic conditions. Rheumatism, goitre. i creaky joints. blotchy skin. pimples. boils, a bscesses and blood infections can never be cured until your system is rid of blood impurities.
 Nu-Tone. the Blood and Rheumatic Remedy. contains the one essential ele- ment which practically all physicians agree is the most effective in overcoming these conditions This is iodide of potas- sium, properly combined With other rare ingredients. making treatment which has shown wonderful results over long period of years in the most stubborn cases of rheumatism and blood disorders.
 This is not a new discovery. having been prescribed and used by three generations of doctors in the Newton family It is offered as a proprietary treatment for blood disorders, including Erysipelas. Rheumatism, and is especially efficient for infectious blood conditions. It regulates the liver and is invaluable in all kidney and bowel complaints
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 Write for bottle of Nu-Tone. Take the 42-day treatment according to direc- tions. If at the end of the 42 days you are not entirely satisfied, your money will be refunded without question. Take ad vantage of this offer of one regular bottle for $2.5o Write today to Nu-Tone Medi- che Co., 34SS Independence Ave- Kansas Cly, Mo. and NuTone will be sent all chAg prepaid. Note: If you expect to be out rvhen the postman delivers the pack age send your cash check with your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
CLUB WOMEN BACK
 NEAR EAST RELIEF
Orient Worker To Speak Fri day At The HiIIman
 Hotel

Mrs. Jeanette Enrich, in charge of the national women's organiza-- tional work for the Near East relief, will speak to the clubwomen of Bir- mingham at the Hillman hotel at 12 o'clock Friday.
 Mrs. Enrich is declared fluent sneaker with a wonderful story of what she saw in. her years of eX- perience in Asiatic Turkey. In all she has spent 12 years in the Orient Mrs. Enrich leaves Birmingham Fri day evening following her address for Jackson, Miss, where she will adress the clubwomen Of that city. From Jackson she goes to Boston and thence to St. Paul for similar engagements.
 Birmingham Is stated to be keenly appreciative of the gigantic task leaders in the work are facing in supplying food to the unfed of the Near East. Clubwomen of, the city almost as 8 unit have approved and backed the drive for funds to pur- chase food and are now showing their renewed interest in the matter by sponsoring the visit of MT. Elm rich She is expected to be heard by a capacity audience.
 Chairmen of the women's club com mittees have been announced as fol-. lows: Mrs. P. ". Morgan, Joy crofters; Mrs. A. D. Smith, Pierian; Mrs. Walter Hill, Fortnightly; Mrs. B. R. Smith, Present Day; Mrs. c. A. Williams Alexis Study; Mrs. s. F.. Moore, Quest; Mrs. l.. Allbritton, Modern Study Mrs. Albert L. Reese. Wentworth; Mrs o. D. Freeman, Woman's; Mrs. w R. Starbuck, Crescendo Literary; Mrs. John Erode rick, Fenelow; Mrs. II. c. Stockham, Amaranth, and Mrs. w. s. Webster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

Secretary L. E. Gray of the city commission emphatically denied the report that he can read peoples lips though they made no sound in speak ing His denial came as the result of the statement that the city com lmissioner5 never vote audibly and that the secretary, kno wing this in Advance, has studied lip reading six months in advance of taking office.
 It is the concensus of opinion in municipal circles that the com bined yea a nay votes of the pres ent commission on all questions that lave Sbeen voted on since they took officeAif concentrated tin one exple- tive would easily be drowned out by the 'rnew" of a two-day old kitten.
 Cornered, buttonholed and brought to time after the commission meeting last Tuesday MT. tray let in flood of light on how the commission vote is taken. It is not lip reading at all, but the sign language, the secretary fixing his eyes on can commissioner in turn as names are called in taking a yea and nay vote, and marking yes or no to the recording according
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BOYS' CLUB DRIVE
 ID BE CONT INUED
Youngsters, Working Against Odds, Raise $1,0oo In
 Brick Sale Saturday

Youngsters of the Boys club worked against odds with their Buy a Brick tag day Saturday. because of the competition of a Corps of hawkers selling football buttons and colors, but the efforts of the boys brought the club building fund about S1 ,000 nearer the desired goal.
 Many of the little chaps of the Boys club could not sell buttons be- cause they had to work, and, more ever, the throngs of football enthusi- asts on the street confused the sale of the benefit emblems with the foot ball novelties that were being of fered everywhere. All things con sidered, General Chairman w. J. Adams of the Kiwanis club campaign felt that a thousand dollars raised by the boys efforts was an excellent showing.
 Canvassing teams did not work Sat urday, but further subscriptions were received as follows:
 Murray Brown, s100; L. sGelders, s100; Dolcito Quarries, $l50; I K, McWane, $200.
 1t will be necessary to continue the canvass into next week, inasmuch as about $30,000 more is nedded to complete the Boys club building fund of S100,000. Members of the klwanls club. who themselves gave $25,O00 to the cause, will continue their appeal for subscriptions until the sum needed is raised. Canvassing teams will tart out in uncovered territory Monday morning. and it is felt confident that a few days more of the drive Will realize the necessary remainder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Silent Vote Of City Commission
 Makes Gray Good At Lip Reading

to the reflexes observed among those who adorn the high seat. For in- stance:
 MT. Gray will, of course. lead off with President Mel, don. He will
 President McLendon?" just like that.
 If MT. Me" is balancing the gavel with the bnob steetering toward MT. Dickson, it means yes; but if the knob is holding toward Mir. Cloe, he wishes to be recorded as voting no, so he is, for fact.
 Commissioner Mary Echols, though a woman, has simplified her reply to the last scintilla of brevity. If she has a far away expression in her eyes, gazing through the past the array of portraits that adornf the wall, in- dicating much abst1action, that means yes in capital letters; but a demure downward glance is indica- tive O. the negative.
 o O o
 Harrison's Actions.
 Commissioner Harrison's affirma- tive which is rare inoeed, is regis tered by a glance over imaginary spectacles' st the inquirinc- secretary as though he were asking: "how in- deed could you have doubts about f-iy position in such caseW But if his vote is no, he will arise, carefully
 
 question as bearings on the future of the city, analyze both sides of the proposition and then subside in his seat and when the question is again put he will respoi with a silence so hchilling, so utter, so profoundly ab- solute that .itt,e sparkS = harassed displeasure can, almost, be seen in the air about him, and the secretary takes the hint. Mr. Harrison will make short speech, yes, but like his colleagues, no power on earth can drag from him a vocal reply to the question of the vote.
 Commissioner Cloe indicates his views by a movement of the hanCs. He sits leaning we'll back in his chair his hands clasped above his belt buckle, the thumbs extended, his acquiescence in a proposition Is in- dicated by Q rapid revolving of the digits, whirling toward himself. Should, however, he experience dis pleasure at the proposition put before him, he brings all four legs of the chair to the floor and looks feverish- ly at his watch.
 Commissioner Dickson is the most modern of them all. HeAsits in a stiffness if he favors the question. but if he opposes it he shroIus him self in a scren of tobacco smoke so that only the eyebrows,s his brow and Rhair are visible over the smoke.
 Tt is not hard after o, becomes accustomed to it," MT. Gray said. At first I experienced some confusion, but growing used to the signs I can | now record the vote with unerring faithfulness, though, as all the world knows, never word is spoken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
POSITION OF BARGEs

Position of vessels in the Mississippi Warrior service, as of D. m.. Saturday were as follows:
 Steamer Scott, four miles below B,y mingport, with barges $50 and 649, cargoe of ore and barge E-24 empty.
 Steamer Cordova, 349 miles above Mobile going south.
 steamer McKie. s5 miles west of Mobile east bound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ANNOUNCES SERIES
 SPECIAL SERMONS
Dr.. Stuart To Preach On First Steps
 In Sin

The first of, a series of lectures on First Steps in Sin" by Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, will begin at the 7:30 o'clock services of the First Methodist church Sunday evening.
 This series of sermons will deal with the initial steps toward sin which are made by men and women. It is Dr. Stuarts idea to study the various Bible characters and show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
WOOD JURY DISCHARGED
Judge Fort Adds Six Months On Road
 To S40O Fine For Hayes

Judge William F. Fort Saturday discharged the jury trying Richard Wood, negro. charged with larceny and buying, receiving and concealing stolen property following its failure to agree on a verdict. A new jury will be drawn and the case re-tried. Wood was accused of stealing a pocketbook containing $117 from Zollie Stewart, a negro woman. some time ago. The case was prosecuted by Solicitor Jim Davis.
 Judge Fort Saturday added six months at hard labor to the s400 fine fixed by the jury in the case of Robert Hayes convicted of violating the prohibition laws. Notice of ap- peal to the supreme court was filed imme ,SsGsoly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

the first steps which they made i'd ward a sinful life. He has extende cordial invitation to the youIl men and women of Birmingham 4 attend these services.
 A special feature of the morAin services at the church will be tn installation of the board of steward. This dignified service will be hel prior to the sermon. Dr. Stuart Ina chosen for his morning topic, See ing the City" A song service wi be held at 7:10 o'clock Sunda evening under the direction c George R. Stuart, Jr., son of the pas : nr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
FINAL EXTRA VOTE OFFER INCENTIVE FOR ACTIVITY DURING NEXT TWO WEEKS

With the final extra vote offer period just starting, candidates in The Age -Herald's S2S,S00 Help Your self Club are pointing toward the goal of December 1, intent upon sleaning many extra votes, which, In the end, count so big toward win ming one of the prizes at the close of the campaign, December 15.
 The extra vote offer announced to- day is the only extra vote offer to paign During this final extra vote offer, for S25 in subscriptions turned in 5O,O00 extra votes will be given and for every dollar above the $25, 2,000 extra votes will be allowed.
 All subscriptions turned in be- between now and November 24 will not only count on the 50,000 extra vote offer, but will also count in the $1,2S5 Cleveland Six Special Six Prize Offer" This beautiful $1,2S5 Cleveland Six will be given to the candidate who turns in the greatest amount of cash during the Special Merit Prize Period" which ends No- vember 24. All have an opportunity of winning this special prize.
 Any one entering now can win this big Special Prize" if they will devote their serious minded efforts in well directed channels. The Cleve- land is extra, given in addition to
 
 awards, and in no way interferes with a candidate winning one of the 34 regular prizes. A candidate can win this $1.2S5 Cleveland Six and also win one of the other IA automobiles or 20 cash awards. This Cleveland Six offer is a wonderful opportunity for a member to add greatly to his or her income for few moro days effort. The final extra vote offer provides a means for a new entrant to quickly ride to the head of the list,
 Splendid Opportunity.
 There is much rich territory that has not been touched yet by candi- dates. and in that territory there lies the possibilities of winning one of the biggest prizes. No man or woman who thrills at the joy of competition should put off entering this great race any longer. The Age-H Herald s big prize offer is a truly wonderful opportunity for any man or woman to realize lifelong ambitions and desires. Many beautiful days can be enjoyed by following the open road in one of The Age Herald's prize motor cars.
 Now Is The Time.
 Now Is the time to get started. During the next two weeks an ener- getic new candidate can surprise the rest of the field. and by putting in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
BOWIE GOES TO LEEDS
Brotherhood Group To Hear Address
 By Former Alabama Congressman

Former Congressman Sidney Bowie of Birmingham will address the Leeds Brotherhood an organization of men from the various Leeds churches, at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church. The speaker will discuss present day problems of Alabama and it's position among the other states of the Union. His ad- dress will be one of two delivered every month by prominent speakers before the Brotherhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

some well-placed blows may soon get up among the leaders. The plan under which the campaign operates makes it practically impossible for 10 per cent will be paid to those who have turned in as much as $50 in subscriptions during the campaign and are not successful in the com petition for the prizes. But there Is such a gorgeous list of prizes to work for the candidates should not entertain thought of anything but whining one of the finest f
 Second Payment.
 During the early part of the cam paigh a number of your friends may have given you short time subscrip- tion, thinking you did not have the sticking qualities necessary to win in campaign of this magnitude. They told you they would watch your progress. and if they thought you were going big" they would help you with an additional sub scription payment later. You may take thfs second payment and you will receive votes the same as if the payments had all been made at one time. For example: Suppose your friend gave you three months sub scription to the Daily and Sunday by f collected s2.55 and received 2,OO0 votes. Now if you can get this party to extend his subscription for three months longer, making six months in all, for the second three months you will receive 4,000 votes, making 6,000 in all. Or, suppose the sub scriber had already paid you s5 for six months. If you now get the same subscriber to make another payment for six months, $5 for the second payment you will receive 5000 votes making 15,O00 votes in all you have received for this years subscription. This second payment plan applies to any second payment subscription. When sending such subscriptions be sure and mark on the remittance sheet by the subscribers name, the words second payment" Unless it is marked second payment the second payment votes will not be allowed Also give the amount of the first payment.
 Contract Subscriptions.
 Subscribers who contracted to take The Age-Herald, during the sub scription campaign which ended some weeks ago, may give their subscrip- tfon payment to I candidate, and any payment they make will apply on their contract. The money paid sim- ply pays for the subscription which they contracted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
HONOR WALT WHITMAN

CAMDEN. N. j., Nov. 17.-Hun- dreds of admirers of Walt Whitman stood with barred heads today as & modest two story house in which he spent the declining years of his life was dedicated.
 The dedication was followed by a pilgrimage to Harleigh cemetery, where a wreath was placed on the tomb of the poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PRESENTED CUP
Wesley Epworth League Is Winner
 In Efficiency Contest

In Efficiency Contest
 The Wesley Epworth League of the First Methodist church is now the proud possessor of sterling silver loving cup presented to them We'd nesday night by William l.. White, president of the City Union of Ep- worth Leagues. as the winners of the efficiency contest, which closed the proceeding Tuesday after a duration of six months.
 The loving cup was donated to the city union by J. A. Boatrite for the contest. and was awarded the Wesley league after they had shown a total of 14.550 points. which lead their closest competitor by a score of 516 points The rating of the other four teams in the contest was as iollows: Wylam League, 13,9S6, Pratt City League 13.904, Woodlawn League 10,272 and Owenton~ League 10,1S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ECZEMA CAN BE CURED

Write me today and I will send you a free trial of my mild, soothing, guar anteed treatment that will prove it. Stops the itching and heals perma- nently. Send no money-just write me that is all you have to do. Address Dr. Cannaday, 2ZJ2 Park Square,
 Sedalia. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Better Vision

The prime. function of optical service is to give Better Vision. It's purpose is to correct the cause of inaccuracies of focus that produce poor vision. With the aid of lenses, Optical Service gives. as nearly as human knowledge and skill permit. the clear. keen vision that Nature intended and which Modern Life demands. The necessity for good vision for comfort. for pleasure, for proper working efficiency. suggests regular eye examinations as basis of safety and meticuious care in protecting and conserving 1t when the need of lenses is indicted. Through training and experience we have equipped ourselves to bring a seasoned Knowledge to bear on visual errors, and to prescribe and fit lenses for their correction.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-31
NJ. E. CHURCH

Rev. G. G. Saywell. Pastor
1890 A. NJ. Sunday School. In ad
dit;on to the regular work of our Sun
day School the Adult Department
will from now on be favored each
Sunday morning with special fea
ture. If you are an adherent of ths
N. E. Church you should attend the
Sunday School. A new class will bt
organized next Sunday for young
men. Watch this class do things.
Morning Worship 1900 A. NJ
Pastors subject: "The Holy Spirit.
Epworth League 700 P. NJ. Every
one invited to this service.
500 P. M Evening Worship
Program for Sunday evening: Selec
ton by the newly organized orches.
ira. A real live song service led by
the Junior choir. The only choir 'ot
its kind within 200 miles of here. A
solo will be rendered by one of oul
girls. The pastors topic for the, eve,
ming will be Yesterday. Today and
Tomorrow" Everyone invited to
these services. =.
Just to think about-Would you like
to live in town without church ?
Without Sunday School? Without
Young Peoples Society,"? Would
1t change the value Of your holdings
in this vicinity if the churches were
to close. thei rdoors? Well, they are
not going to close. but wouldn't you
feel better about it if you were help.
ing to keep them open by your pres
ences and support?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-31
INTERESTING
NEWS NOTES OF
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Our library is growing splendidly
and increasing in popularity. Dur
ing this month we have had one hun
dred thirty-eight books donated to US.
Among these were the Library of
Universal History" which is in twelve
volumes and the "National Dictionary
Encyclopedia and Atlas" in eighteen
volumes. Besides these good refer
ence volumes we received number of
books of good fiction and several
children's books. We now have 1866
books in the library and have one hun
dred dollars with which we expect to
spend for new books in the future.
We will also subscribe for a number
of good magazines which will come
regularly to the library and which we
hone will be generously read by the
public.
Our readers now number six hun
dred and five and We have during this
month loaned out an average of fifty
eight books on each opening day.
Considering that the warm weather
is coming on and that. most people
find this a very busy season we feel
that this is a good average.
Those who have donated books this
month are Mrs. w. ]. Mccoy. nine
books: Ed Jones, two books: Vivian
johnson, two books: Lulu Kenfield,
four books; Mrs. H. D. Templeton,
thirty-eight books; Mrs. C. L. Yer
non, eighty-one books: Henry Stew
art. one book and Helen Hart, one
book. We appreciate these donations
and the interest people are taking in
the Julesburg Public Library.