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Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
This District Highest
in Turnout of Voters

In order to determine whether
club women of the United States
really value their opportunity as
citizens sufficiently to participate in
elections, Mrs. Winter, president of
the general federation, and Mrs. Pen
nybacker, chairman of American
citizenship, last October sent letters
TO presidents of all federated clubs
asking that the vote of club women
in the November election be tabulat-
ed and reported TO Mrs. Penny
hacker.
Not nearly all of the clubs report
ed, but interesting statistics publish
cd recently indicate that wherever
the count was made, a fairly good
percentage of club members voted.
One item of special interest is that
southern district in this state rank
ed highest in the number voting, 90
per cent having exercised the right
of suffrage. Northern district re
ported an s3.1 per cent vote, and
Alameda came next with Il percent
age of $40. San Joaquin County
WAS, lowest, only ~ per cent of the
mehibeys of clubs reporting having
voted. Los Angeles County was low
est, next te Sam Joaquin, with the
disappointing percentage of 81.
Seven clubs reported "a 100 per
cent vote. They were Alameda dis
trict: Walnut Creek Women 5 Club,
SO members; Richmond Women 5
Club, 60 members; Pleasanton I'm.
provement Club, 80 members, Los
Angeles district Burbank Women 5
Club, 200 members; Inglewood Wom-
ems Club, 307 members. Northern
district: Honcut Women S Club. Il
members; Lois Art Club, Grass Val
lev, II members.
Imperial Valley clubs did not tab
nlate the vote, but il is known that
large percentage of the members
participated in the election.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
Tells CLUB Women Of
OUerseas Experiences

HOLTNlLLE, Feb. 10.-'Thc Wo-
mans Study Club Of IIoltville held
one Of it's most interesting pro,
grams Friday afternoon in spite
Of the clustering weather, at the
Civic Center. Miss Randall of the
sigh school faculty spoke at length
of her experiences over seas dur
ing the war as member Of the
Y. w. c. a. Although Miss Ran
dali has been member for some
months, she has not spoken of her
wonderful experiences before and
she had a very interested audience.
The lostesses for the afternoon
were Mrs. ;. Il. Smith and Mrs.
Sam Rankin.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
Seattle Girl is HOnOree
at Farewell Partu

1IOLTNILLE, Feb. 10.-A fare
well party was given Thursday
night in honor of Miss Esther Todd,
charming sister of Mrs. Woggoncr,
who has been here the greatest
part of the winter visiting with her
from Seattle, Washington. The
evening was spent in dancing aftcr
which delicious refreshments were
served. Those attending were
Misses Beulah Ellis, Allegra Mot
singer, Myra Hasting, Stella Con
dant, Mary Main, Alice Carpenter,
Claire Lester and Messrs. Richard
Noble, Fred Holmes, Bob Johnson,
Wilbert Garrick, Harry Foster and
Austin Lester.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
BOu and Arr0lr Contest at
CIeUer Valentine Dance

BRAWLEI, Feb. l6.-One of the
most charming affairs of the entire
season was the Valentine dance giv-
en- by Miss Lura Kirkpatrick, Miss
Edvth Moore and Miss Kathleen
Graves at social hall at the Paro.
chial school Thursday evening Feb
ruary 5. The piano and saxaphone
music was delightful, while the dec.
orations were typical Of II. Nalen.
tine consisting of hearts and cupids
streamers of red and white were
strung from the center. radiating in
all directions making a canopy oven
the ball room.
\ unique feature of the evening
was bow and arrow contest. \
number of hearts. each containing
the name of a girl, were placed on
one large heart and each man at
tempted TO shot the heart of the one
he wanted for his partner. The ar
chers did not prove very skillfu
and much merrimelIt was the result
Selicieus refreshments of fruit
salad, nut bread sandwiches and eof
Zee were served.
Among those present were: Til,
Misses Mary Shouse, Geneva Cash
Neffie Milstead, Mereie Clifford
Lucille Marshall, Mario Kraft
Pauline Neith, Mary Quinn, Bett,
Bradbury, Ailene De Journct, Hef
an Mcpherson, Harva Pitts of L
Centre and Messrs. Walter Hayi
course, Frank DE Afmen, Joe Allen
Robert Hensen. Alex McBurney. Os
ear Peavy, Robert Stultavant, Pau
Smith, Roy Farr, Floyd Malley
John Applegate, Mr.. Hutchinson
Leo Seharder and Mr.. and Mrs. Ear
Jack aud Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Lvnde
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
BrdUiey EIks Honor
$50 Guests at Dinner Dance

BRAWLEY, Feb. l0.-Thc Elks
entertained about 80 guests with q
most ENJOYABLE dinner dance at
Eagles hall Wednesday evening
February Z. The banquet table was
exquisitely decorated with sweet
peas and carnations. George Dix.
on led the grand march to the ban
Guct room, where a Sumptuous din.
ncr was enjoyed, after which tonstS
were given by Harry Gates, Ralph
!,tiIgcnbour aud Jack RunSe>. a de
ligltful program was rendered by
Bert Ferris with q monoioguc, Al
fred Lanraine with ? whistling solo,
and Claud Hadselt with vocal solo.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
Yeii0U JOnquiis Furnish
Color Note at Luncheon

Mrs. II. i. Whitelaw was hostess
20 the Friday Bridge Club yestcr-
day at Il charmingly appointed
luncheon. Glowing yellow ionquils
furnished the color note which was
carried through fiie decorations,
score cards and refreshments. A de.
licious course luncheon was served
after which bridge was played. In,
cluded were Mrs. J. w. Glassford,
Mrs. q. Il. Scott, Mrs. c. II. Rich
inond, Mrs George W. Anderson,
Mrs. Don Bitter, Mrs. Dorsey
Whitelaw, Dr. Frances Elliott, Mrs.
Clarence Conant, and the hostess,
Mrs. II. B. Whitelaw, members OF
the club, and Mrs. Howard 7. Mey.
er, Mrs. Jo Adams and Mrs. Roy
Thompson, special guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
limitations Out for
Smart Bridge Luncheon

Invitations have been issued for
n large bridge luncheon TO be given
next Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. II. B. claggett on Wensley
Avenue. Mrs. Claggett and Mrs. j..
r. Gooch to be hostcsses. The af.
fair is TO be given in honor Of Mrs.
W. A. Hancock, who is visiting
Mrs. Claggett and Mrs. Gooch
from her honie in Greeuyillc,
Mississippi,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
Mrs. Jones of CGIesicO
EHtertdiRs at Luncheon

Mrs, ". G. Jones Of Calcxico en-
tertained today at her Calexieo
home viii bridge luncheon. u
number ~ III Ceniro 's society
MonsA len4lAg 29 guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-10
Dinner PdrtU in Honor of
Visitors from Santa Ana

HOLTVILLE, Feb. 10.-Mr. and
Mrs, Robert Alexander entertained
with Il dinner party Friday night
at the charming home north of
lioltvile in honor of her mother,
Mrs. MoliniX and her brother o.
MoliniX, who are visiting here from
Santa Ana. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.. Moshcr, Mr..
and Mrs. Gordon Schneider, Mr..
and Mrs. II. r. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Schacklctt, Mrs. MoIinix, o.
MoliniX and Mr.. Eddy.
Mrs. W. +. Moshcr entertained IA
class Of bridge dcvotccs at her home
Thursday afternoon. Those present
wcrc Mrs. Vaughn Francis and Mrs.
Conway Of FL Centre, Mrs. Jean
Harden, Miss Emma Caverly and
Mrs. J. w. Griffin.
Evening star., 1923-12-01
Country's Prosperity Reflected
Through General Building Boon,
National association of Real Estate
Boards in Surrey Finds Unprece-
dented Conditions With Future Bright.

NAL Business structures have made
the most rapid adjustment.
The labor situation In the building
trades is reported encouraging. Labor
supply IL stated to be sufiicient in
~ per cent Of the cities and 76 per
cent report the situation the same
or better than last year. In nearly
so per cent of the cities wages are
reported higher. but bonuses paid in
the summer rush season are disap-
pearing. Increases In numbers Of
apprentices in some trades point to
relief.
While there Is at present an In.
clination for prices of building ma
terials to decline. the survey finds
no reason to suspect that the price
will decrease perceptibly. And so
long as the cost Of labor remains at
Its present level 1t is doubtful
whether the nation can experience
any decrease in the cost OF housing
accommodations.
Acceleration Of the movement
toward subdivisions. result Of the
crowding and constant growth of
larger cities. is reported by 20 per
cent of the cities answering the
questionnaire. While the movement
may not increase particularly in the
future, 1t may be expected to main
tain q constant level. the survey pre-
diets.
Evening star., 1923-12-01

home at 724 Rock Creek Church road
northwest to Vincenzo ueonErdo..
This IL q seni-detached colonial
house containing eight rooms.
Agnes ]. Doyle sold a brick house
at 708 Q street northwest to Julia A.
Johnson. The house has six rooms.
Joseph Zirkle sold q house recently
completed to Emma ". P. Triepel.
situated at 3439 Mount Pleasant
street. The house contains six rooms.
Joseph j. Murray bought from L
d. Gaskill q house at 1880 Buchanan
street northwest. This Is q colonial
house OF two stories.
A detached home at $3.50 17th street
northwest, owned by Maj. Frank N.
Andrews, was bought by Mary j.
Evening star., 1923-12-01

Holt. This house Is OF frame con-
struction. containing eight rooms.
A new house recently completed
by tie N. L. Sansbury Company at
I008 Quincy street northwest, was
purchased by Nelson J. Quimper
This Is a brick house containing six
rooms.
]. J. Hill sold his former home at
1851 Hobart street to l. d. Gaskill.
owner was represented by Petty &
Petty.
The Washington Ornamental Com
pany bought q large brick building
in the rear OF 1912 18th street north
west. which was owned by NJ. GAL
lagher. The building will be used
for manufacturing purposes.
Evening star., 1923-12-01
RADIO USED TO BOOST
WORTH OF HOME TOWNS

Hometown" talks and home state
talks have come into an audience as
wide rs the permeations OF wireless
Realtor-radio fans-and the Ma.
tionsl Association Of Real Estate
Boards has them in some 4S5 Amer
lean and Canadian cities--are in.
vited to tune in" for Denver at 8
:. when the Denver Real Estate Elk.
change will have the "air," inaugurat-
Ing regular Tuesday night program
for broadcasting facts in regards to
Denver and Colorado. A 360-meter
wave will be used
The Davenport, Iowa, Real Estate
Board has already begun radio
service.
Evening star., 1923-12-01
REALTY FIRM LISTS
SALES FOR WEEK
Three-Story Building on 18th
Street Bought by James E.
Duke.

Sales OF properties during the past
week were announced by Boss g.
Phelps, as follows: (.
A house at 1901 10th street north
west, owned by Floyd Kramer, was
purchased by James e. Duke. This
is three-story house having nine
rooms and will be occupied by the new
owner. ..f
Mabel A. Cox bought o. detached
northwest. owned by Georgia t.
Monroe. The house has six rooms.
Walter II. Robinson sold his former
Evening star., 1923-12-01
OPPORTUNITY

To obtain business property on
rapidly advancing street within
one block of 18th and F SITS. at
a price Il of F St. value; sub
stantial 3-story brick bldg. Con-
templated improvements on this
street will greatly increase value
of property. No doubt of en-
hancement. Splendid if you can
use it for your business. Price,
S35,000.00 if sold Immediately.
Will remodel to suit tenant and
lease for a term of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
BIRMINGHAM UNION MEN
 WORKING FULL CAPACITY

Reports,receiyed from the different tabor organizations of the Blrming ham district and from union head onarters indicate that & general 1m- movement in industrial and working conditions has been noted for the last several weeks and that union labor Tn Birmingham is practically all em- ployed.
 Many interesting and instructive meetings of the different organiza- lions of the city have been held lately with B view to pointing out fo members the importance of strict sunport of organized labor in all US undertakings and in all that 1t stands for. Recently Victor Altman, organ izer for the Garment Workers and lahel department of the American Federation of Labor, spoke before a gathering of the Birmingham Trade Council on matters affecting organ ized labor, pointing out that the heads of the various unions Were dependent for the good they could do, on the whole-hearted cooperation and support of the various members of the different labor unions, their Interest in the matters of union work. attendance at meetings, pay ment of dues and strict compliance with all rules as set forth.
 Building activity, which includes the construction of new halls and much repair work, Is in evidence among the different unions and their branches which indicates that prae- tically all the locals are in flour ishing condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
LABOR UNIONS PAY TAXES WHEN MEMBERS ARE LAX
Allied Committee Meeting Is Poorly Attended, the Bad Weather Responsible.
 Good Reports Heard

The attendance was small at the meeting of the committee of allied labor organizations held Sunday, Feb ruary f, due to N eather cond 'ons. The principal iters considered were reports regarding payment of poll tax by the members of organized labor. These reports were very encouraging. many organizations reporting prac- tically 100 per cent. Several organ izations paid the tax for their entire membership, the amount to be col lected from the members the same as dues.
 The committee took up the question of the proposed change in the city government and appointed a com- mittee to look into the matter and report at he next meeting, to be held at Ben Hur temple Sunday, March 4, beginning at p. m.
 M. l.. Morris. present registrar and election commissioner of Jefferson county, was indorsed for reappoint- ment and resolutions sent Governor Brandon strongly urging his reten- .tion in office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Uncle Sam Preserving Old Alaskan Monuments

ing if left in the place where they are found.
 But we cannot let this whole vil- lage be destroyed without some eff fort to save what remains, particu- larly as the country is getting set tied. Totem poles and relics of early Alaskan days are disappearing. No more totem pole villages will be built in Alaska as the country is becoming settled by the white man. There are few specimens of the handlcraft of Alaskan Indians in America and these Alaskan tribes excelled in carv- ing. At the Jackson museum in Sitka there are curious carved bowls, trunks, boxes, Indian basketry and other relics and at the Harvey Eth nological Collection in Albuquerque. N. NJ, can be seen interesting old bowls, painted chests, feast dishes, spoons and rattles made by the Haida Indians of Alaska. but where can be found another village built by an- cient Indians who placed their an- cestral totem poles before their door? Not only the department of the in- terior but Alaskans and all who have seen this remarkable place feel these relics must be saved for future gen erations.
 Tell Story of Clan or Family.
 The Kasaan poles are carved from red cedar and where unprotected by paint the wood cracks badly Many of these poles are painted in six colors and the carvings are chiseled one above the other so that a story Is told of the particular clan or fam fly before whose houses they stand. Each pole is topped by carving rep resenting a whale, beaver, eagle raven, frog or some other animal sacred and symbolical of the clan to which the owner belongs. If you would visualize this remarkable vil- lsge picture forty or more of these poles sixty feet high facing the sea and behind them the empty desolate huts. In the distance you see the re- mains of an Indian burial ground, in which the shaman's grave is sur mounted by wooden box capped by the carved figure of couchant animal.
 Indian Deserted Village. But" you ask, ''why is this village deserted? Are there no Indians intel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
BR|CKLAyER UNION |S IN OCCUPATIO ION
 IF NE w QUARTERS
Building on First Avenue One of HandSomest in Birming- ham-LocaI No. 1 Is
 Proud Owner

Headeuarters of Brick1ayers' Union No. of Alabama have been re- moved from the old quarters on First avenue to the new hom of the union at Eighth avenue and Twenty-fifth street, north.
 The members are very proud Of the new home, which has just been com pleted by the union. The bricklayers Is possibly the only labor union in Alabama owning and occupying It's building, and the building from an architectural standpoint, is on of the prettiest in the city. It is modern and up to the minute in very detail. Plans are being made for a house warning celebration to be held In May, when the brlcklayers will De at home to the members of organized labor in the Birmingham district.
 The officers of the union are being congratulated by friends from or aanized labor and the business pup lic. Meetings will be held at the rsw quarters at the usual time every Tuesday night at 7:"0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Sent Free to Prove This

Anyone ruptured. man. woman or child. should write at once to w. s. Rice. 9s-B Main St., Adams. N. Y.. for free trial of his wonderful stimulating application. Just put 1t on the rupture and the muscles be- gin to tighten: they begin to bind together 50 that the opening closes naturally and the need of support or truss or, appliance is then done away with. Don't neglect to send for this free trial. Even if your rupture doesn't bother you what is the use of wearing supports all your lKef Why suffer this nuisance? Why run the risk of ganyrens and such dangers from . small and innocent little rupture. the kind that has thrown thousands on the operating table7 A host of men and women arc daily running such risk just because their ruptures do not hurt nor prevent them from getting around. Write at once for this free trial as 1t is certainly wonderful
 thing and has aided in the cure of ruptures that were as big as . mans two fists. Try and write at once. using the coupon below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

NEW YORK, Feb. 1o.-Society's Royal Flush" Is in the discard-that Is, so far as the social game is con- cerned.
 The unbeatable hand that many a Fifth avenue matron planned to play this season has been laid down, so to speak, and death has taken the trick.
 For 1t was the sudden demise of ex-King Constantine, of Greece, brother of Prince Andrew and Prince Christopher, and two male members of the royal party in America, which forced the cancellation of many dag zling social affairs planned in their honor.
 Perhaps the most elaborate was that of Mrs. William s Randolph Hearst, famed as brilliant and lav- ish hostess One of her characteris- tically gorgeous and expensive af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
JUNIOR ORDER TO HEAR REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Birmingham Council No. 21, Jun for Order, United American Mechan- lcs, anticipates a good meeting next Monday night in it's lodge room in Fraternal hall,' as but few members were hardy enough to brave the ele- ments last Monday night, the storm so disarranging the lines of transpor- tation.
 There will be much interesting bus mess for transaction and the reports Will be important. Matter of an en- tertainment for the members and their families in the near future will nave attention and the date of the presentation of the American flag and Bible to Lewisburg school announced council '>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
PRINTERS UNION REPORTS
 ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING TO HEAR ALTMAN SPEAK

Birmingham Typographical Union No. 104 met at Fraternal Hall last Sunday with 6 good attendance. and much enthusiasm prevailing. Fred Smith O. the birmingham News be- came a member at the lat meeting. A feature of the meeting fas an ad- dress by Victor Altman organizer for the United Garment Workers of America, who stressed to tte gath ering the r-portanoe of strict com pliance, will all rules in regard to hiring union men.
 The affairs of No. 1o4 are reported as being in good shape, and the meetings we'll attended.
 Fred Smith was advanced to full membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
ENGINEERS AUXILIARY REPORT GOOD MEETING

Mrs. Jessie Arrasmith, secretary to Ladies Auxiliary No. 169 to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers. reports a well attended meet ing on Tuesday afternoon consider ing the bad condition of the wealth CT, and states that quite a number of petitions were received which will be acted upon probably at the next regular meeting.
 Ladies Auxiliary 169 meets first and third Tuesdays at Fraternal hall, and Mrs. Arrasmith requests a full attendance as matters of im- portance will be dealt with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
BIRMINGHAM TRADES COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE
 REPORTS ON POLL TAX

The semi monthly meeting of Bir- mingham Trades Council will be held Sunday at Ben Hur temple at 2:3O o'clock. Many matters of interest affecting the unions affiliated with the council will be considered.
 The members of the trades council were active during the recent poll tax campaign and reports will be made on the success attained through the efforts of members of the council. President Gray will pre- side over the meeting and urges a full attendance of delegates of the affiliated unions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
AUXILIARY WILL MEET
 AT FRATERNAL HALL

The next meeting of Ladies' Aux Hilary No 3sS to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, will be held at Fraternal hall at 2;3o o'clock Friday afternoon.
 The auxiliary is active in social af-, fairs of the engineers and the meett ings are always well attended. A good attendance is especially urged at Fridays meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
CARPENTERS UNION 296 HAS GOOD ATTENDANCE

Business Agent T. c. Ellison of Carpenters union, No. 2ss, reports a Unattended meeting last Friday end states that c. N. Freeman, who has been absent for some time on account of illness, will very proba- ply return to his home in Ensley somo time this week.
 MT. Freeman was injured in an automobile accident some time ago, and since that time has been con lined more or less to bed as re- suit Of his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
BRIDGE WORKERS LOCAL IS LIVELY ORGANIZATION

Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, local No. 92, is one of the live wires in the ranks of or ganized labor in Birmingham. The organization Is in good condition financially with a large and progress sive membership. K. s. Ralston, busi- ness agent, reports work unusually good with the members of his or ganization. Meetings are held every Wednesday night at Bricklayers hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
TYPOGRAPHICAL. UNION OPPOSES SMALL TYPE

The movement for the prevention ot blindness by minimizing the use of small type in textbooks and other printed matter has been indorsed by the executive council of the Inter- national Typographical union. It is claimed that much OF the defective vision of the present day is either caused or increased by eye-strain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
B00KBlNDERS' UNION HAS BUT SMALL ATTENDANCE

The monthly meeting of Bookbind- ers union. No. 162, was held at united Temple at 5:30 o'clock Mon- day afternoon, February 8. On ac- count or the bad weather only q smail attendance was present.
 Routine business was transacted. The affairs of the boekbinders are reported in good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
GOOD SEASON ENJOYED BY ELEVATOR BUILDERS

semi-monthly meeting of Elevator Constructors union No. 24, was held thursday night at 1e201s Fourth avenue. A good attendance was present and routine business was transacted.
 The Elevator Constructors are having an unusually good season. practically all members working full tune. The president J. P. Hogan. presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
INVESTMENTS LOCAL HOLDS SEMI-MONTHLY SESSION

Linemen's local. No. 1144. Electri- cal Workers, met in semi monthly session at Ben Hur temple Monday night, February 5, with fairly good attendance.
 Routine business was transacted and many matters of interest to the union were considered. The union is in good condition, with large membership.