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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
,STATE FUNDS FUR
 ENLARGED NORMAL
 SCHOOL EXPECTED.
Plans Drawn by Dr. Wiling ham Include Wing to Main
 Building, Dormitorles and Auditorium
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU i
 THE AGE5HERALD | EInre1ncf Ala E.ah. 8 1

At such time as the legislature decides to make funds available Tor ina enlargement and development of the Normal school at Florence they will find comprehensive and con- plete plan at their disposal that has recently been worked out, by pr. Il. ]. Wiliingham, president of the in- stitution.
 The campus of the Normal school has been laid off and locations of proposed buildings are indicated by tablets which give a description or the buildings. their approximate cost and what they would be used TOT.
 There are five new Buildings pro- posed in the plan, including new wing to the present main pulialns. and the purchase from the city or Florence of the two dormitoTles al the corner of Seminary and ONeal streets. These two buildings were constructed during the boom days here when it was impossible for Normal school students to get rooms in private homes. They were financed by the city with the idea in mind that the state would even tuaily take them over. They are of frame construction and 1t is pro- posed that they be covered With veneer of brick.
 Auditorium ftulthCA
 At a site between the two training school buildings which! were re- gently completed. and facing the new avenue which now runs through the college campus, the plan pro-. yides an auditorium with a seating capacity of about 400 for the ex- elusive use of the training school students. In the basement of this building there would De swimming pool for the benefit of students of both c,aining school and normal,
 At the head of the avenue there is provided an administration build ing which would house the execu- tive and education offices of the in- stitution and an auditorium with a seating capacity of between 1,200 and 1.50e.
 At the corner ,of Morrison avenue and Seminary street on the vacant lot now owned by the Normal school there would be erected another dor mitory for women
 In this connection Dr, Willingham states that after this year the present system of boarding students would be replaced with the cafeteria system. In this manner students would buy just what they want at each meal and serve them selves. thereby enabling the attendants to accommodate more than twice the number of students.
 The normal schools of lthe state are considered of prime importance to the educational system and 1t is highly possible that the present legislature will provide ways and means for their enlargement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
PHENOMENAL ACTIVITY TALLADEGA YOUTH IS IN REAL ESTATE IN CHOSEN PRESIDENT AT
 MUSCLE SHOALS AREA OLDER BOYS MEETING
ANNIsToN BUREAU l
 THE AGE-IJERALD I

ADntStOn, ain.. Feb. $
 Sam venable of Talladega was elected president of the older boys conference, which conyned at the conference, which convened at the Friday afternoon; Garvis Cleckler of Oxford, vice president, and Edwin Young of the Anniston University school, treasurer.
 An organization. ice breaking and get-acquainted meeting of the dele gates, was held following the enroll ment and assignment of the dele gates. the first session being presided over by Curtis Matthews or Selma, songs and yells by the delegations of older boys from all over northeast Alabama being given with an enthu- siasm characteristic of the boys dur ing the opening session of the con- ference.
 Paul Barnett of Howard college delivered the chief address of the Friday afternoon session. the subject discussed by him being Why We Are Here." MT. Barnetts address was followed by announcements on con ference sessions and adjournment.
 Adult leaders gathered at the Busi- ness Woman's club at 6;30 o'clock foI luncheon and conference, the open ing session of the conference being held at the Parker Memorial Baptist church at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. Roy G. Hershey's inspirational address at the evening session being one of the feature parts of the opening day ot the three-day program.
 Saturday sessions of the older boys conference were featured by an ad- dress at the Baptist church at IO o'clock by w. c. Blasingame of Mont gomery. A ten-minute talk on Clean Athletics" was given at the Saturday session by Crutis Matthews of Selma Garvis Cleckler of Oxford speaking on "The Influence of a Clean Life"
 Paul Barnett Of Reward college also spoke interestingly Saturday morning on Something More in Man., Prof. Allen G. Loehr of Blr- mingha m- Southern college, speaking on the subject, "The Seven Great Perils."
 The delegates and visitors to the conference heard the splendid address Saturday afternoon by ex-Senatoi W. R. Webb of Bell Buckle, Tenn, at the Anniston high school auditorium Senator Webb also being the chief speaker at the conference banquet at the Business Woman's club at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

to the oofnties while the senate con1- mittee on finance and taxation has proposed one half to the counties and one-hals to the general fund of the state treasury.
 Fight is Expected
 There may be and probably will be a bitter battle between the two houses on tue bill providing for the election of county supertitt endents of education By the people: tThe house passed the bin by & big majority and without debate. Much talk indicates that the senate is opposed to the bill, although no test vote has been taken.
 Several members of the house have indicated that movement Will De started to keep the legislature in session until the bill is passed by the senate and approved by Governor Brandon. A majority of the members of the house could refuse 10 concur in resolution setting a date for the recess and thus force continuation of the session, but. those tho havef watched proceedings of legislatures doubt that majority of the house would join in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
NEW LAMP BURNS
 94% AIR
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an ama2- ingly brilliant, soft. white light. even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U. S. Government and 35 leading universities and found to be superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor. smoke or noise-no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Burns 94 per cent air and per cent common kerosene (coal oil). C.
 The inventor. J. F. Johnson, sos W. Lake St, Chicago, H.. Is offering to send a lamp on 10 days FREE trial. or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency. an without experience or money, make s250 to $500 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
FACE. DIST FIGURED
 WITH P|MPLES dBIas,kheads. .ltchedand Burned Cuticura Heals.

"For some time I was troubled with blackhe ads and pimplos on my face. The pimples festered and be- came very ,sore. They were in blotches all oyer my face, and itched and burned so that I scratched and irritated then.I I did not like to go in company be cause my face was so badly disfigurdi.
 q began usl ng cuiicura Soap and Ointment and s,fter using two cakes of Cuticura Soup and one box of cuticura Ointn1.nt I was completely healed" (Sig.ncd) Miss Ethel Cooper, Kehoc, Ky.
 cuticura Soap, Ointment and Tal- cum are all youl need for all toiies uses. Bathe wit.h Soap. soothe with Ointment, dust with Talcun.
 Sample Each fsss by Ha q. Address: "cutierrA Isb- orsssr1es Dept E. Malt sn 48, Eaas." Sold every where. Soap z5s. ointi aent 25 and 5oc. Tacm z5c. 8 cuficrus Soep slaves without mug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
PLAN SHOALS EXHIBIT

A MuscIe Shoals eXhibition is be- ing planned to be presented in Chi cago in the near future. J. W. Paige, formerly secretary of the Florence Chamber of Commerce, has been in Florence during the last week securing photographs and ma terials for the exhibit. Governments activities will be fully shown, as well as a display of natural re- sources Of the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
TRi-CIIY ROAD COMPLETED

The city of Florence is paving the approach to the Florence bridge from the end of sthe bitulithic driveway. This short span of few feet when finished, will be the last link in the paved highway between the Tri- Cities. The entire distance from Florence to Tuscumbia has been Fl actically completed and the im- provement will add greatly to the convenience of travel between these places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
bocTOR VISITS PARENTS

pr. Ullman Reaves of Mobile ar rived in the city Saturday for a short visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. I. Reaves. and will leave Mon day for New York to join party of surgeons who are to embark on the Van Dych for South America on February 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

Anniversary night and ladies' night with the Sheffield Kiwanis club was an event of great pleasure. Big Chief Lewis of the Florence club was the principal speaker, his subject being "Kiwanis International" Charles J. Alleyn spoke on the Ideals of Kiwanis." A splendid mu- sical program was rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
IMPROVE STREETS

Under the direction of H. p. Brown, chairman of the street com mission the entire length of Broad way will be treated with hard pebble clay service.. Already the work has progressed so fast that only a little over block remains to be finished in this stretch. It Is his plan to then continue the work over the other streets of the city that need l.ttention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
BUYS $500 ACRES

The Central Land company made deal the past week when they came into possession of $500 acres of land near here. This company all ready holds large number of vacant lots of Sylacauga, out of which number they have sold fifty recently. The purpose of this com pany is to develop this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
MEnICns ELEcr

The following officers were elected at the last meeting of the Lauder dale County Medical society, which was held the past week: Dr. A. A. Jackson, president; Dr. Harry Simp- son, vice president; Dr. w. D. Hub bard. secretary; Dr. P. I. Price, mem Der board of censors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU i THE ;AGE-HERALD
 Florence. Ala. Feb. E

The past week has been a phe- nomenal period so far as real estate transfers in Florence is concerned Most all dealers report sales of property, mostly for residence pur- poses. Ineluded in these sales is the J. E. Gullette home on Walnut street to Dr. A. A. Jackson, The Gullette home is one of the most handsome residences of the city. A number of homes have recently been constructed in new subdivision and these are being purchased as rapidly as they are completed. Farm prop erty is also unusually active for this season, many transfers having been recorded this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
WEAPONS RRING FINE

Huston Rollins and John Ware drew fines of S100 and cost at Satur- day morning session of the police court on charge of carrying con- cealed weapons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
DIRECTORS ON SHOALS CHAMBER ARE CHOSEN
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

The following members of the Sheffield Muscle Shoals Chamber of Commerce have been elected to serve three years on the board of directors: A. M. Eaton, H. l.. Turner and Harry Spielberger. The president of the chamber will be elected at the next meeting of the directors. The new members are all young men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
LEGION HAS MEETING

The Florence post of the American Legion held their regular monthly dinner Friday night at one of the local cafes. The legion has adopted the monthly luncheon as a regular Institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
VIsIT SHOALS SECTION

Mrs. Ellen O'M. Johnson of Chica go and her brother-in-law. B. A. Sheffield. Mrs. Johnson has made Hardcastle of Butte, Mont, are in large investments In Muscle Shoals real estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
FIREMEN,s oYsTER sUpprR

The Sheffield Fire department en- joyed an oyster supper and Bruns- wick stew at the Firemen's hall The merchants of Sheffield made the feast possible. The city commissioners. the police force and others were special guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

Scout p;ize as both of the local troops lave scored very high. Troop Nc. ls of this tlace is second on the list while the other troop, No. 14, Is fourth. All troops in the Gadsden district are competing. The scout movement Is new in Fort Payne, hax- ing only recently been inaugurated through the activities of the Civi-
 tad club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
STANLEY WILL DIRECT HOSPITAL AT TUSKEGEE|

GREENvILLE Ala. Feb. 3.-(Spe- cial.)--Col. Robert H. Stanley son of Gen.. J. B. Stanley of this city, was the guest of his parents this week while er route from Arizona to Tus- kegee, Ala, to assume charge of the new government hospital at that place. Cononel Stanley has been In charge of one of the large govern ment hospitals In Arizona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
TEACHING TERRACING

County Farm Demonstrator Coker has been doing some good work in organizing the district bureaus throughout the county for the pur- pose of instruction under specified programs in all classes of farm work. He has bean giving his at- tention lately to the modern plan of terracing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
PYTHIANS PLAN TO. HOLD CELEBRAT ION
 IF 60TH BIRTHDAY.
Two Anniston Lodges Pre- pairing Program -28 Stills Are Captured in
 Mile Radius
ANNIsTON BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Anniston. Ala, Feb. 8

Citizens of the Anniston district are making extensive plans for q celebration on February 1e of the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Pythias order in America. An elaborate program has been planned by the two Anniston lodges. Several out-of-town speak CTS will be secured for the occasion and visitors from every lodge In the district will be invited to attend the big celebration, which is being plan ned by the local nights. The two Anniston lodges are fostering the movement and intense interest is be- ing shown by the members of the order in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
PLAN INVESTMENTS

Mir. Ernest w. Kramer, who is the representative of big interests in New York city, has been in Flor ence the past week making study of conditions in the city and Muscle Shoals district so as to report to headquarters. His associates con- template making extensive invest ments for development.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
GLEE CLUB COMING

Announcement is made that the Auburn Glee club, which is composed of the best singers in the south, will appear at the Anniston High school auditorium in benefit performance for the high school piano fund at S:30 o'clock on Wednesday evening and the promoters expect the big auditorium to be filled to over flowing on that occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
NEST OF STILLS

Cleburne county has come to the front as the baner nti-prohibition county in Alabama. according to re- ports made here Saturday by Fed eraI Prohibition Officers B. H. Cromp- ton and C. R. Stone. They conducted a raid on the Georgia line on Friday and cut up 2S complete Illicit distill- ing outfits with the help of Sheriff J. J. Jackson.
 The federal raiders had been ad- vised that wholesale plant had been set up about 10 miles from Musca- dine and following that tip they went there Friday and spent the busiest day of their lives in putting quip in the whisky making industry in trat section. About $500 gallons of beer was poured out by the officers. All of the stills were of the same size and type. The officers estimated that the copper stills were of the 125 gallon capacity. All of them were found in radius of less than a mile. Twelve of the stills were found in a cluster when the officers visited the scene of operation. Six were found in place nearby, six more were found little further away and the officers completed their work of destruction by going deeper into the woods and finding four more a short distance from the first cluster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
INSTALL ELECTR|C' SIGNS AND WHITE.
 WAY AT SYLACAUGA.
Lights Now Assured Work Being Done on Streets. 3,500-ACre Plat Sold.
 Tenacing Taught

sYLACAUGA, Ala, Feb. s.--(spe- ciaL)-Quite 8 number of electric signs have just been purchased by business houses of this place. and when they are turned on together with the proposed white way, which is almost reality. Sylacauga will take on more city like appear ance than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
Don't Suffer
 With Piles

Let Pyramid Pile Suppositories Re- lleve You, Ease the Pain and
 Strain and Bring Comfort
 If you are suffering with itching. bleeding or protruding piles or hemorrhoids, and have never tried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18

It was an ideal day and old and
young gathered to enjoy the happy
occasion, coming from Waterville, Al
bion; Somerville. Augusta, 2Cooper's
Mills and Windsor, until about 50
were present. Tables were spread on
the lawn, and after short fervent
prayer. invoking Divine blessing up
on the company, by Martin Hewett,
q bountiful dinner was served.
After q social hour game Of base
ball was played by the young people
and much enjoyed by all. Several
popular songs were sung by Merritt
and Donald Hewett of Augusta. The
company was called to order by
William Hewitt and q business
meeting held. The following officers
were elected: President Mrs. Jennie
Hewett of Bradford. Mass; vice
president, Lloyd Hewett of Somer-
Vile: secretary and treasurer. Lula
Hewett Meigs OF Augusta. God Be
With You Till We Meet Again" was
sung and a vote of thanks was ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Meigs for
their generous hospitality. all feeling
that a very pleasant day had been
spent.
The oldest members Of the Hewett
family present were Mr.. and Mrs. A..
w. Malcolm, she being "A years old
and Mr.. Malcolm 80 years, and the
youngest their great grandson, John
Henry Matthews of Augusta, aged II
months.
Frank Metcalf and daughter Of AL
bion and Mr.. and Mrs. Wixon Of
Wateryile were among those who
attended the Hewett reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
UNITY

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Asa Jones of
Massachusetts. who have been guests
of his brother. E. NJ. Jones, and other
relatives, have returned to their
home.
Ira Parkhurst. who has been i'll for
some time, was taken, Wednesday,
to Waterville for medical treatment.
Mrs. Parkhurst and Mr.. E. Packard
accompanied him.
Mrs. Mabel Waning and little
daughter, Barbara, were visitors
Thursday. in Pitsfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. 0. knight and Mr..
and Mrs. E. I. Young attended the
knights reunion, Wednesday, at
Hermon Pond.
John Edgerly was a recent bust
ness visitor in Bangor.
Mrs. Tradell, of Norridgewock, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T. o.
knight.
Miss Bernice Foster is visiting Mrs.
Heale, of Troy. for few days.
Miss Mildred Jones is the guest for
few days Of her brother, NJ. D.
Jones and family. of Orono.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. knight, of Haver-
hill. Mass, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. knight and other relatives.
Mr.. Abbott. of Wilton, N. H.. was
recent guest of Walter Gerald and
family.
Mrs. Kate Murch and little sons,
Carlton and Charles, Jr, went Thurs
day to Florenceville. N. B., for an ex-
tended visit with relatives. Mr..
Murch accompanied them as far as
Northern Maine Junction.
H. c. Young, of Auburn, Is the
guest OF his brother, E. I. Young and
wife.
Miss Myrtle Gerald il passing q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
Editors Letter Box
CONTINUED from Pare Ski

price. There has been an increase of
20 cents in farm price since 1913. But
-four was nearly 81 Dbl. higher and
while the farmer was receiving 90
cents more the consumer of wheat in
form of -four was paying about IS
cents bushel more. We used to have
five cent loaf; 1t is 10 now
The community has marked I'D all
retail prices to the disadvantage of
the farmers. 1t has increased the cost
of production and as he cannot control
his price as does the manufacturer who
hXes n price which shows profit
above all expenses, the rise in prices
has seriously crippled him. promi-
nent Boston -four merchant was quoted
this week in a daily market report as
saying that The present selling price
of wheat measured by what it will buy
is only equal to 65 cents in 1894"
From that 65 cents should be deducted
at least II cents bushel for increased
cost of production. This would leave
a farm price of So cents in 1913 instead
of the IS cents which the farmer did
get.
The cost of producing corn has in
creased materially since. The indicat-
ed crop is just about the same for 1928
is it was in 1910-a little over $780,
000.0 600 bushels. This corn will begin
to come into the market in November
The December futures in Chicago mar
ket Aug. S were 62ss cents for Decem-
Der corn. 65ss for May. Farm price
Dec. l. 1922. 65.7 cents. May 1923. So
cents. May 1911. Sis. But market
price for corn is not as significant as
market price of wheat. Corn is not a
cash crop. For the last five years
L. =
- per cent of the crop Corn is mar
keted through hogs that consume on
the farms about 40 per cent of the crop,
and cattle that consume about 90 per
cent of the crop. At present hogs are
not bringing enough to pay cost of pro-
duction and there is little profit in
cattle.
The indicated crop of cotton Is H.
$4,000 bales. Indicated yield per acre
IA lbs. The Atlanta Georgian said
recently that it cost $50 an acre to pro-
duce cotton today. If this is cor
rect average. the cotton producer must
receive p cents pound to break even.
Cotton futures from october to next
May are between % and "a cents
which do not indicate a farm price
over 20 cents.
There are farm products which are
promising some better. but there are
five of the leading products which do
not promise the producer much of any
profit for 1928. The remedy for the
farmers troubles is to reduce all
prices to the level of a fair exchange
with farm products-cut out the excess
in retail prices which is doing no good
to the nation-keep prices down and
everybody go to work to produce eff
GENTLY. The alternative is an econo-
mic smash in prices.
Very truly yours.
r. A. Mead.
Winthrop. Me, Aug. 10. 1923.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-18
Gilman Clan
Gathers at Madison

Especial to the Kennebcc JournaD
Madison. Me-. Aug. 1.-THE pro-
verbal fine weather which has been
a characteristic of naerly every one
of the seventeen annual reunions of
the Gilman Clan held good Thurs
day and made the gathering which
was held in the Grange hall at
Strong a most enjoyable occasion.
This Is the first of the reunions to
have been held away from this i'm
mediate vicinity. Although a large
number of the family reside in An
son and Madison. there were 50 pres
ent. including over so from this Vi
cinity.
Long tables were spread and at
the noon hour the whole company
sat down to splendid baked bean
dinner with all the fixings. After
dinner the company adjourned to
the main hall and were called to or
der by President Asa M. Gilman for
the program and business meeting.
The order Of exercises was:
Prayer. Asa M. Gilman: address of
welcome, Master Raymond Gilman
of Madison. At this time came the
appointment of nominating COM
mittee of which James Briggs of An
son was the chairman. Music, Miss
Helen Powers of Madison; music,
Miss Ruth Gilman; recitation. Mary
Moore: music by Mrs. Briggs and
Lyndon Moore; reading, Lillian Ire
frey; music, Marta Bracket; mu-
sic, Mrs. Briggs and Miss Powers,
with guitar accompaniment by Lyn-
don Moore; reading, Hazel Kersh-
ner; song, Lyndon Moore: music by
Mrs. Briggs and Lyndon Moore. At
this time came the reading of greet
ings from Samuel Gilman of Hills
boro, N. H., and William B. Gilman
of Dexter. Next came the reading
of a sketch of the children of Mr.,