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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
WOULD NOT TRADE
FOR $4,000 Cash.
Benefits From Tanlac in Ending
His Stomach and Rheumatic
Troubles, Priceless,
States Tucker.

Il wouldn't take $4,000 for the good
Tanlac has done me- declared w. n.
Tucker. 1920 North 2sth ST., Richmond,
Va. a boxmaker for the Allegheny
Box Co, recently.
Il thought would have to give up
the Job ! had been on seventeen years,
but Tanlac has built me up eighteen
pounds, and never felt better in my
life.
II was 10 weak and run down and
had lost 50 much weight and strength
| just felt broken down all the time.
| got up mornings awfully nervous,
with no appetite, feeling like / hadn't
slept a wink, and while on the Job my
nerves were so unstrung that the noise
In the factory just tortured me. My
liver wasn't acting right, and suf-
fered so much from rheumatism could
hardly use my arms.
but Tanlac has made clean sweep
Of my troubles. and now, with plenty of
strength and energy, 1 am working and
feeling fine"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Over 80 million bottles Sold
Advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
COMPLIMENT THAT RANG TRUE
Little Indianapolis Newsboy Proved
He Had His Share Of the Wit Of
His Race.

She Is one Of Indianapolis most
agreeable and attractive young bust
ness women, who has fallen into the
habit of bringing all sorts of pres
ents TO little Irish newsboy who sells
papers not far from the News Office.
The other evening she brought him a
pair of warm gloves, and he rscked
his little Irish brain for suitable
thanks for her.
And finally they came with true
Irish compliment. Lady. he said.
I'm glad the likes Of you Is an old
maid. If you were married and your
boys sold newspapers on this street.
and bein' anything like yourself, the
rest of us kids would have to go out
of business"
The business woman says that was
the best compliment she ever re-
ceived.-Indianapol News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
Wheeling NOISE
IN HER THROAT
WORRIED HER
Shortness Of Breath and Choking
Spells; Chest Ratified
and Wheezed.
BALTIMORE LADY SAYS
HYP0-C0D RELIEVED IT


Il surely was worried about my breath
ing I would wheeze so loud IN my. cnest
ard throat you could hear me All over
breath and almost choke at times. Final.
IL, after / had used lnfaiers, salves and
all sorts Of things, good friend told me
about this wonderful medicine called
Hypo-Cod and sent to the drug store
for II. II helped me so much | was al
most cured after Just a few days 50
kept right on taking e. BY the time
had taken three bottles you could see
my system was toninE up fast and |
gained ten pounds. From that time on
Il wasn't hard for my system to throw
of and fight the trouble and soon my
throat was oiSay and results were 50
amazing the whole family was surprised.
In fact. It helped me so much In every
way I guess everybody at our house has
taken Hypo-Cod since then. | recommend
Hypo-Cod because Il was the only thing
that ever did me any good at all. My
family swears by Hypo-Cod." enthusiast
ticalIy declared Mrs. A. Henry, sls zl1s St.
Baltimore. Nd.
If your system is too weak 10 throw off
some minor ailnent-don't try TO cure the
trouble-iust get busy putting your sys-
tern IN fighting shape and soon as YOU
build and tone yourself up your system
Will throw on such troubles like water
on a ducks hack Hypo-Cod Is the most
patatahle. effective and powerful recon-
structive tonic made. II is a wonderful
strength building tonic. II is pure, whole
some and not expensive at all Even the
smallest drug store has Hypo-Cod.-Ad-
vertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Music may be easily ..iisported
from one key 10 unother. and also
transcribed onto paper by means Of
new device that is in tie nature Of
musical typewriter. The transpos-
Ing apparatus consists OF portable
keyboard that Is superimposed upon
the piano keyboard, along which It
can be moved for a range Of two oc-
taves. Underneath each OF the super
imposed Keys Is a bent lever that
transmits the Impact Of the finger to
the corresponding piano key. There
fore, by shifting the superimposed
keyboard. It is possible to change the
key Of any musical composition in any
way desired. In connection with the
trunsposing device Is an attachment,
which serves either as score writer
or to make a perforated record for
player pianos. - Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

The flapper daughter of the family
came to the breakfast table in dis
tinctly bad humor. II don't see why
you awakened me when you did, she
complained 10 her mother Il was
Just about to receive proposal.
dreamed John T. had taken me
out to dinner. we had just finished
eating and he folded his hands and
looked at me like he was ready to
ask question when you woke me
up"
"0h, her unsympathetic brother
laughed. Il know that guy better than
you do. He wasn't going to ask you
to marry him at all. He was going to
ask you to lend him money to pay
the dinner check"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
INTERESTING HIS BEST GIRL
Plumber Felt He Had a Right to Be
Proud Of His important Family
Connections.

He was quite evidently plumber,
and as he sat with his best girl
back of the Woman upon the bus he
explained that he had been working
little harder lately--the cold weather
made them work harder in those
buildings which were unheated and in
which they were putting the plumb
ing. 1t was different In the summer,
when the buildings were restfully
cool.
And then the bus passed by the big
mansions" on the drive.
The plumber began to boast. Pride
is so curious a thing.
''My dad,g he said. had the CON
tract to put in the plumbing in almost
every swell house In this city. Yep"
he continued boastfuily, hes got the
finest lot Of customers you'd ever
find"
And the girl whispered happy and
proud admiration of the splendid fam
lily into Which she was about to
Chicago Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

A vonng reportcr wns sent ont by
the city editor Of one Of the Rochester
papers to report AZ meeting
About two hours after the assign.
ment was made the young reporter re,
turned with sad countenanee.
The city editor told him to get the
report up Immediately. as it was near
~ time to go to press.
There will not be any report on
that meeting" was the answer.
why not?" queried the city editor
There was no meeting replied
the young reporter. ut broke up In a
big row and the chairman was
chucked under the table" Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
MERELY USED As A PARABLE
Individual Cited as Example Of Care
iessness Existed Only In the
Imagination Of Minister.

At the little church the minister, d
colored man, announced that he re
grelted TO state that certain brother
had retired TO rest the night before
without locking the door Of his fowl
house, and on rising In the morning
had found that all his chickens had
disappeared.
4 don't want to be personal he
added, but I hab my suspicious as
to who stole dem chickens. / shall be
glad Il the man who took dem will
not put any money in the box when II
Is passed round, and then shall
know if dose suspicious are right OF
not"
Every one present contributed.
NOW. breddern," announced the
minister. Il don't want your dinners
spolIt by wonderIn' where dat brud
der lives who don't lock his chickuns
up at night Dat brudder don't exist
nah friends; he was q parable fos this
purpose Of finance"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
DYED HER BABYS COAT,
A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH DIAMOND DYES

Each package Of Diamond Dyes CON
tains directions so simple any woman can
dye or tint her old, worn, faded things
new Even if she has never dyed before,
she can put new, rich color into shabby
skirts, dresses, waists, coats. stockings,
sweaters, coverings, draperies, hangings,
everything Buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kind--then perfect home dyeing is guar
anteed Just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish to dye is wool OF
silk, or whether il is linen. cotton, OF
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak
spot, fade or ran.-Advertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

"sir," said the barber tc the law
yer, who was passing the door, will
you kindly tell me whether this so
cent piece is good?'
The lawyer pronounced the piece
good, then he deposited 1t. in his pock-
ct, ,remarking with gravity, ''If you'll
send your boy to my office I'll return
quarter. keep so per cent for an
opinion"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

From guncotton there has been re-
Gently made q new product known as
"vistra,n which is made use Of for
some very novel purposes. Imitation
Smyrna rugs, silk sweaters and Gobe-
lin tapestries were recently shown
made OF the new material and 1t was
with difficulty that the initiation could
be detected 1t may be mixed with
silk, cotton, flax and wool.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

In the days when horsetiesh was in
flower one of the hardest things in
town was to get horses accustomed TO
Job Hofers laugh, Every time he took
off the main hatch and helped himself
to real mastodonic gurgle of glee
there were two or three runaways
down Main street. The horses largely
have passed, but Jobs laugh has the
same devastating effect. Today he be-
came amused at something while in
Lem Jumps Ford, and two panes of
window glass fell out. Eldorado
Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

That itch and burn. by hot baths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings OF Cnticura Ointment.
Nothing better. purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if little of the fragrant Cuti-
eura Talcum is busted on at the I'm
ish. 25c each.--Adyertisement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

"Boss,p said the Editors secretary.
there's letter from fellow who
says you are hog-eared, wall.eyed.
pig jawed. hatchet-faced horse thief.
Whatll answer him9
'Why-er,7 said the Editor. lahguid-
". "dld he ineIose a stamp for replyT'
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
Energy.

Old Lady (who has been watching
the gesficulations of two Fascist con-
versing unrestrainedly)-I've often
wondered what this conversation of en-
ergy was which they talk SO much
about, but It's really quite simple, af-
ter all.--London Morning Post
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Can you let me have flyer till 10
morrow, cid manfp
Better make It the day after. SO
many Of my friends have promised to
pay me tomorrow I'll be swamped with
money. Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Seattle is the most Important dis.
tributing center for fresh and frozen
flsh products on the Pacific const. As
fishing port it is exceeded in the
United States only by Boston and
Gloucester.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

4 hear tell that Gabe Gawkey is fg-
gering on getting a divorce from his
wife," said a neighbor whats the
matter with her. anyway
"She's plumb heartiess = replied Gap
johnson of Rumpus Ridge. Ark. "He
talked about some spring medicine and
she up and told hlm that the best Kind
to suit his case was a bucksaw and an
ak. That there internal lady hain't got
no more feelings than a swapping tur-
tler'-Kansass City Star. S
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
BUSINESS MANS Lunch.

glll you lunch with me?' Thank
you" 'What shall we have today?-
yitamines OF calories?''
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

The Other Side Of the Shield.
you'll never make me believe that
opals are unlucky; why, was wear
Ing them when became engaged to
Claude"
~Yes, but what about Claude, dear?y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
Millions Use It--Fins for Halrl-Not
Sticky, Greasy or Smelly.

Get a Jar Of "Hair-Groomn from any
druggist for few cents. Even stub
born, unruly or shampooed hair stays
eombed all day in any style you like.
"Hair-Groom" is a dignifed combing
cream which gives that natural gloss
and well -groomed effect to your hair
that final touch to good dress both in
business and on social occasions.
Greaseless, stainless "Hair-Groom"
does not show on the hair because 1t
is absorbed by the scalp, therefore
your hair remains so soft and pliable
and so natural that no one can pos
sibly tell you used 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

"And he left legacies," droned the
lawyer ito wit" Here he paused.
"To whoY' intoned tic Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
a Sentimental shn.u.

@This Is billed as love story and
comes up to IS billing
"Aiso its cooing."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Ethel-"Do you approve of laxative
meaY' Ciara-"R Really, my dear, |
baye vet to hear one y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

People are more likely to do their
duty If it isn't made needlessly I'M
pleasant.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

There is a bright side to everything,
including last years suit Of clothes.-
Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

The man VINO fiirts with trouble is
apt to get 1t where Uncle Bill got
the .carbunele.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Some wives could save more money
If their husbands would give them
more to save.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
Qualified to Eater.

"When are you going to let me kiss
your "Come around on Friday. That's
amateur night
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Acid stomach, Heartburn and Nausea
quickly disappear with the use Of Wrisht's
indian Vegetable Pills Send for trial boz
10 772 Pearl st.. New York. Advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Anyway. the Ohio man who was
bunkoed Mt the age of elghty-iive lived
to green old ape.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Education is a chest of tools.-Her-
bert Kaufman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Insist on having DR.. Peery'h Dead shot
for Worms or Tapeworm and the druggist
will get It for you. II not, send IS cents 10
ana Pearl St., New York. and you Will get
Il By return mail Advertisement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Sugar beet seed is an important
export OF Germany.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23

Handy "Bayer" boxes Of u tablt
Aspirin is the trade marx of Bayer Ma
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-02-23
LOW-Priced Lalnd-the Secret

The Canadian Government has devised
means by which you can thy OUT farm for
a year or two before investing. and at the
same time increase your capital for the day
when you are ready to buy farm of your
own. Many Canadian land owners are will
ing to rent portion of their holdings; others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
To You Who LiUe Out of the City

to have orrpa ennntt the store not il pays? You will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
RANDOM |NG' BY MEN IN CAR| INJURIES WOMAN.
Miss Willie BagIey Victim Of RoWdy Party Saturday
 Night

Miss Willie Bagley, Route two. Pratt City, Alabama, was slightly injured about o'clock Saturday evening, when shot in the foot by one of four men who were riding in an automobile, which passed her as she was walking to Pinkney City. Miss Bagleys injuries are not re- garded as serious
 According to witnesses, Miss Bag ley was walking along railroad track parallel to the highway, when Ford automobile carrying four men pulled along side, and fired five shots in rapid succession, one of which struck Miss Bagley in the foot. Her companion, Miss Nell Bag ley, was uninjured The automo- pile sped away but was followed by $ R. Houghton of the county con Nict department and Herman Downey, Birmingham Southern student. After short run the car was overloaded and Houghton stepped in front of the Ford. The Griver, however, paid no heed to Houghton's call of halt" and attempted to run him down. lIoughton by the use of his gun finally succeeded in stopping them and they were brought to the city and all four placed in the county jail on charges of assault with intent to murder The four under arrest afe Neil Elliot, Sam Hardin John Harris. all of Pinkney City and sam Eelchpr of Mt Olive Alabama. All four men denied the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
MOBIL ARE COMING TOHONOR UNDERWOOD

NORILE. Ala. July 21.-(Special I ,.,.,aI Wire )-PlanS to send dele- cation cation of not less than 100 Mobilians I" tho, the state capital on the day Sen ator oscar w Underwood addresses inc Alabama legislature were started nere today by the Mobile county deil7 ocratic executive committee oI wIdcii ,,1ant was also made from the cham her of commerce that organization would join the movement and ho make e w, nffort to interest a large number of it's members in making the trip to the capital. "
 Announcement was maue oy E;
 o,connor secretary of the executive @on,mittee. that a call for a mass @seting Gomma,:Ge had been issued to take place next Tuesday night in the assembly room of the Cawthon hotel Wnen 5 llans for the trip will be outllneo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
GROWING INTEREST
 N WARRIOR LINES
Glllce Returns From Two Weeks Trip Over Terri
 tory Served

Tn re is active and growing in terest in the merchandise freight service ct the Warrior river barga lines from New Orleans and Mobile on p;.rt of the outlying territory which participates in the 20 per cen1 freight differential via Birming- port" said N. W. Guice, general agent who is just back from a two weeks trip over this territory.
 The territory Tn question embraces northern and central Alabama and parts of Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia, including Chattanooga ana Atlanta The latter city has been m especially good patron of the War rior barge ,ine since it began opera tion and has often taken more freight than Birmingham proper
 o o 0
 Prompt Delivery
 A merchandise freight vessel leaves New Orleans every Friday without fail. Nil. GIice, referring to the time required for delivery by this route said: We signed a bill. of lading at New Orleans on July l2 for mer- chandise for a Birmingham 1lrm That merchandise was delivered in c.r 4t inc conslgnee's door in Bir- ,ninChan. on July 20. exactly eight days after we received the goods ;tt New orleans rbat is q fair example of the service which we are glVinS' We are ln position t. serve Btrmin$- ham regularly and promptly under our new standing sailiuSs rom New Orleans"
 Freight now moving on the river includes the following The 1usca- loosa is going down from CorooVa with i 200 tons of coal and the Cor dova is towing si:, bal aes of coal to Mobile. The Ccmcpolis has left Mo bile with 1000 tens of sulphur ana barge of heavy timber. The Mobile is on her way up with cargo CT general merchandise.
 Two Of the Tennessee company steel ba1ges are in service and one IS now loading steel for export at BIT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
DELAY RACE WITH DEATH
Denver Man Blames Dilitory Prnc-
 tices Of British Consulate

NEW YORK, July 21.-Refusal of the British consulate here to hasten the wise of a passport, was blamed Sa aturday night by friends of Robert Russell of Denver for Russelfs fail ure to catch the Liner Olympic in his race with the expected death of his sister in London.
 The sister is reported to be dying. Russell arrived here on the Iastest trains that sculd bring him. British consulate officials were dilatory, he charges, causing him to arrive at the boat just after the Gangplank had been pulled in.
 When Russell and his friends begged the White Star line for per mission for him to board the liner from a tug, the steamship company officials said it was against the rules.
 Russell offered to climp UP nay ser that was still tied fast to the dock at his own risk, and this also was denied him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Burger Offer Beautiful New Silk At Sensa tional Low Prices
White Fluffy Ruff
 $1.95

A heavy ruff silk that will wash and look the same aft crwards. An ideal dress and skirt fabric at about F reg ular price.
 Canton Crepe, $1.97 A very heavy, firm crepey weave. 40 inches wide, in all shades that are good. A silk that you pay a much higher price for. Special. $1.97 yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Rajah Pongee, 79c

A heavy ruff pongee, most serviceable for summer wear Very special at 79c yard. This lot is limited, so come early if you wish any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
NEW LOW GAS LEVEL
Dallas Price Is Down To II Gents
 Per Gallon

DAILAS. Tex, July 21.-With a retail price of II cents gallon for gasoline announced by number of Dallas filling stations, a new low price level for automobile fuel with in recent years today prevailed here. Although the price quoted was not Tn general effect, the stations of the larger companies held to figure or 1S cents a gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Desirable Summer Cottons at New Low Prices!
Several values offered of quality Avail yourself of this opportunity

Fancy Voiles, 25e yard-Good quality in large range of attractive patterns, light and dark colors, 40 inches wide. Silk Striped Shirting, 4sc ysrd-A large assortment of good quality shirting madras in woven silk stripes. Neat and attractive patterns. Regularly 69c. Dress Bingham, 35c yard-New fall ging- ham, the popular Renfrew quality fast color gingham, 32 inches wide. Shirting Madras, 25c yard-Woven corded madras for shirts, blouses, etc., 36 inches wide, in good patterns. Dotted Voile, 59c yard-A new shipment just arrived A complete line of colors, including plenty of navy and black, 40 inches wide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
UNDERWOOD TO SPEAK BEFORE LEGI0NAlRES
Alabama Senator Will Deliver Ad-
 Jroee At Mississippi Convention

JACKSON. Miss. July 2l.-Unlte9 states Senator oscar w. Underwood of Alabama has accepted an invita- ts tion to address the fifth annual con vention of the Mississippi department of the American Legion at BILOXI, Miss, August 20, It was anhoui'oeu here tonight.
 A delegation of legionnaires will go to Birmingham, Ala, July 26, to urge Gen. John J. Pershing, who will De in the Alabama city then, to attend the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22

All spring suits in tans, checks and
 novelty at 1-2 price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Utility Coats Some Long and Loose Others Long and Close Fitting

If the fall had no other coat honors in itt fashion game. it would still have these utility coats of pronounced attrac tiveness and useablity They of ovcrplaid camels hair. chinchilla with a plaid back and novelty materials in stripes and block models that fasten at the sides are cleverest checks. Loose. roomy affairs straight models that fasten at the sides are cleverest of all in kit fox gray, the newest fall color. Prices very reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-22
Corkscrew Crepe,
 $2.97

An exact reproduction of the famous Roshanara, consid- cred by all the most popular and subs tantial material made. The new fall dresses will be of this material. Buy it now and save S1.0O on every yard. Special, $2.97 yard.