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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
New Method of
 Reducing Fat

news item from abroad informs us that the American method of producing T slim. trim figure Is meeting with aston ishing success. This system, which has made sAch a wonderful impression over there, must be the Marmola Prescription Tablet method of reducing fat. It is safe to say that we have nothing better for this purpose in this country. Anything that will reduce the excess flesh steadily and easily without injury to the stomach the causing of wrinkles. the help of ex- ercising dieting. interference with ones meals is a mighty important and useful addition to civilizaton's necessities Just such a catalogue of good results fol- low the use of these pleasant, harmless and economical little fat reducers. We say economical because Marmola Prescription Tablets (made in accordance with the fa- nous Marmola Prescription can be ob- tanned of any druggist the world over or from the Marmols Company, 4612 Wood ward Ave. Detroit. Mich. for one dollar case, which is decidedly economical price. considering the number of tablets each case contains. They are harmless.-- Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MARTIN SCHOOL P. T.
 ASSOCIATION MEETS

Martin school parent-teachers as- sociation held its first meeting of the school year. Thursday october 4. with the new president, Mrs. Earl S. Cline presiding.
 Most of the time was taken up in formation of the various committees. Mir. Smith the principal of the school gave a brief recs pitulstion of the work done during the past year, and outlined the plans for work 1t was hoped would be accomplished during the coming year.
 Among the things the association plans to do are to add to the equip ment of it's splendid playground, beautify the grounds and enlarge the library. A book shower will be given in the near future, and many dona- tions of books have already been received.
 Mrs. Cline is full of energy and en- thusiasm, and under her leadership, this association will be second to none in the cty.
 After the business meeting, delight full refreshme ents were served in the school lunch room, which was beauti- fully decorated with ferns and gar den flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
AN AFTERNOON AT 1 HILLCREST

Band No. l, of Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, under the leadership of Mrs. Joseph Beitman, will be at home to It's friends and members on We'd nesday. October 10, at 2:3O D. m, at Hillcrest Country club. An afternoon of diversified entertainment will be offered. and since this is the first social gatehring Of the season for the Slsterhood an unusually large crowd Is expected.
 Mrs. Beitman Is again serving the Sisterhood as chairman of hospitality, and all affairs which have been spon- sored by her and her co-workers in the past have proven highly success full and|this one will be no exception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MUSIC TEACHERS HOLD
 FIRST MEETING OF SEASON

The Birmingham Music Teacers' as- sociation held it's regular monthly meeting of the year october at Cable Hall. A splendid attendance was noted and several new members received. Plans for the year were discussed with interest and enthu- siasm. Among other things the as sociatioi plans to prong John Powell, the popular young American pianist, to Birmingham In November.
 An interesting feature of the morn ing's program was a discussion of the study course In music understand ing whichewas adopted by the Na- tional Federation of Music clubs. Mrs. Huston Davis was prominent in this discussion, stressing its adoption by the federation at the national bien- nial convention at Asheville, N. c.
 Teachers who are interested in mu- sical progress of Birmingham are in- vited and urged to join the associa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
SOC1E7 Y
GENERALS HOUGHTON AND

WALKER HONOHED BY STAFF
 The ladies on the staffs of Gen. Mitchell B. Houghton and Gen. Hal T. Walker, who attended the U. c. V. reunion In Huntsville the past week, entertained at dinner on Wednesday evening st the Twickenhhm hotel In honor of these two commanders.
 Bowls of magnificent red roses and white carnations, used on the long table. carried out the Confederate colors.
 Toasts were offered by Mrs. R. M Jones of Florence, General Walker of Montgomery, Miss Annie Wheeler of Wheeler Mrs Bell Allen Ross of Montgomery, Mrs. J. W. Cook of Montgomery, Mrs. George Waller of Montgomery and MT. R. M Jones of Florence. Maj, Warren F. Dent gave clever acrostic to Jefferson Davis and Miss Catherine Waller of Mont gomery read a selected poem.
 The ladies of General Houghton's staff were: Mrs. R. M. Jones of Flor ence, matron; Mrs. Hubert Scruggs of Birmingham, matron Miss Anne Wheeler of Wheeler maid of honor; Mrs. Bell Allen Ross of Montgomery, chief of staff; Mrs. George Waller, chaperon; Mrs. Warren Dent, mat . Catherine and Frances Waller, maids; Misses Mae Wood and Katherine Taber, sponsors.
 The ladies of General Walkers staff were: Mrs. J. w. Cook, chief of staff Mrs. Tn Virgin, matron; Mrs. J. Warren Jones, assistant matron; Mrs. c. A. Allen, chapersn.
 The staff officers included; Col. M. B. Houghton, general and chief or staff; Col. Paul Sanguinetti, assistant adjutant general and division treas urer; Gen. Hal T. Walker, comman- der first brigade; Col. George Halls adjutant general; Gen. w. L. Kirk patrick. commander second brigade; Col. John R. Kennedy, adjutant gen eral; Gen. T. P. Lamin, commander third brigade Col. E. C. Downs, ad- jutant general; Gen. Thomas B. Gwin, commander fourth brigade; Col. J. w May, adjutant general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. FORESTER
 ENTERTAINS

Mrs. W. R. Forester was a cordial hostess at her attractive home Fri day afternoon as a compliment to Miss Catherine Grant of Los Angeles, Cal, Miss Hanna McMullan of Green vile, Mrs. Henry Flowers and Mrs. Gipsy Boozer, who have recently moved to Dothan; Mrs. Grady Page and Mrs. Ernest Walden, recent brides, and Miss Nell Green, a bride elect.
 Mrs. Forrester's guests included the members of the Young Matrons' Rock club and a number of other friends.
 Fourteen tables were arranged for the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRS. BULLION HOSTESS
 TO CATHOLIC CLUB

Mrs. L. E. Dulion was hostess to the West End Catholic Woman>s club Wednesday at her home on Alabama avenue. The living rooms were ar tistically decorated with baskets ot cut flowers and ferns, while in the dining room potted plants were used
 Mrs. Dulion served her guests with a refreshing punch as they arrived. About 25 members were present and many items of interest came up TOT discussion.
 Beautiful letters of appreciation from the Sister Superior at the East Lake orphanage were read by the secretary Sister wished to thank the club for their work at the Labor Day picnic and also for the splend. d sewing which this organization has done for the little ones at the home during the year.
 Mrs George Munch was cordially received as a new member, having lately moved to Birmingham from Macon, Ga.
 After one of the most important meetings of the year, adjournment was taken and the hostess, assisted by her sister. MT. Clarence Hit bruner. and Miss Mary Clifton Isom' served a dainty plate luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CITY FEDERATION BOARD
 MEETS WITH PRESIDENT

The executIve board or the CIty federation met with the president, Mrs. s. o. Williams, Friday after noon, when business of importance in regard to carrying on an intensive civic campaign was discussed
 After the business session Mrs. Williams served a dainty ice course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
WRITER'S CLUB
 ELECTS PRESIDENT

Mrs. G. NJ. Lewis was unanimously elected president of the Writers club Tuesday afternoon at a called meet ing, which was held for this purpose, a vacancy having been caused by the resignation of Mrs. Kate Downing Ghent, who will spend this winter In New York.
 Mrs. Lewis is state parliament tartan of the Federated Music Clubs, and, aside from her knowledge of parliamentary laws, will make the Dothan club a splendid president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mary Frances Stevens, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens, en- tertained number of her little friends on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of her birth.
 Games, interspersed with punch and "squakers" made the afternoon pass swiftly. Just before dusk the mother of the small hostess served an ice course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
ASTRAEA LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS

The Astraea Literary society of Phillips High school held It's weekly meeting Friday and voted in the fol- lowing new members: Carolyn Lock- wood, Leala Armstrong, Josephine Simms, Virginia Mcclure, Evelyn Pierce, Hermine Rosenberger. Edna Mae Brazcal and Martha Duncan Bra zeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MISS SIRLES ENTERTAINS AT A DINNER PARTY

Miss Mamie D. Sirles entertained on Tuesday evening at her home at surprise birthday dinner. honoring Mir. Carl M. Adams. Covers were laid for six. Later 8 theatre party at the Lyric was enjoyed.
 Those included were: Misses Bessie Windham,' Carrie Mae Nichols, Messrs. Walter T. Decker, Jack Can non, Carl M. Adams and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CHARMONT CLUB ENTERTAINED
 AT DANCING PARTY


 AT DANCING PARTY
 Miss Ramsey Gillian, a lovely member of the younger social set, en- tertained at a dancing party Friday evening at her home on Ash street. south. giving one of the most enjoy able affairs of the fall season. in compliment to the members of the Charmont club.
 The entire lower floor was thrown open for dancing and decorated with the club colors. red and black, red and black streamers and red flowers being used to pretty effect. The wide veranda was also enjoyed for dane ing, having numbers of lights soft ened by Japanese lanterns.
 The dance was led by Miss Gillian o~sisted by MT. Richard Jones. Miss Iillam later in the evening was pre- sented with white gold pencil, en- graved with her name and that of the club.
 Other clubs invited were: The Nomads the RSmblers, the Dragons, the Roamers, the Rompers, the Gal lizards, the Imps, the Windsors Knickerbockers, R. M. T. and K. H. P.
 The members of this interesting club are: Richard Jones, John Cason, Weldon Moon, Jr.. Edridge, Huffman, San Wakefield, Frank Best. William Coggins, Jack Lloyd, Adolph Whittle. Orien Dozier and Van Goodner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
HARMONY CLUB
 HAS INITIAL MEETING

The Dothan Harmony club hold its first meeting of the new club year Thursday afternoon at the Elks club, where the meetings will be held this winter.
 A number of out-of-town guests were present, as the members of all the clubs in this district had been in- vited.
 The Ampico piano recently pur- chased by the club was used for tho first time and was greatly enjoyed by those who were present.
 Miss Anna Howell Jordan was tho leader of the program and Mesdames Morris Black and Herman Cannon were hostesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
CURRY LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

lips High school met Friday after noon. The program consisted of a debate, Resolved. that 8 three fourths majority shall decide trial by jury" The affirmative was up- held by Harrison Byrd and Leon Liv- tnrston: the negative by Thomas AL lon and Lewis Smith. After de- cision in favor of the negative. and talks by the sponsors, the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
K. D. HOMEMAIxERS
 MEET WITH MRS. WHITEsIDE

Mrs. H. B. Whitesides entertained the K D. Homemakers club last Thursday morning at lovely lunch con at the home of her sister. Mrs. H. B. Abernathy. Fall flowers were used throughout the beautiful home. Mrs. L. A. Whetstone, president of the club, was in the chair while the following enjoyable program was given
 Making the Home Breathe" Mrs. Barney Phillips.
 Flowers in the Home," Mrs. H. P. Thetford.
 "Doughs and Eaters" Mrs. John Vincent.
 Those Crusts of Bread" Mrs. E. G. Burchfield.
 During the program Mrs A. R Eager and Mrs. L. A. Whetstone gave musical selections.
 A dainty luncheon was then served to the following: Mesdames E. c. Burchfield. H. P. Thetford, L. A. Whetstone, A. S. Eager, Barney Phll- lips. John Vincent, Hugh Brown. W. II. Mcclure, G. E. Murphree. Leonard Browning, Lee Whitesides, J. E. Dodge, E. T. Glass, D. c. Picard, Miss Coral Wood and\the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
MRAM kANTORS WILL HONOR ORCHESTRA

MT. Frank Adams will be host on October 16 at a dinner party to be given at Linger Longer lodge by the Eamram KantSrs in honor of the Kamram Grotto orchestra. Covers will be laid for 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07
PHI DELTA SIGMA
 DINNER PARTY AT MOLTON

Last Monday night the members of the Phi Delta Sigma fraternity en- joyed a dinner and theatre party, Dinner was served in the banquet hall of the Motion hotel at o'clock. This was followed by a theatre party at the Lyric theatre.
 It was an unusually gay assembl- age that was seated at the dinner table at the Motion. The new stu dents were welcomed in a toast given by Benjamin Dismukes. Toasts were also made by Elgin Mellown and Clarence Small. Then Dean Ludd M. Spivey made very interesting speech, which all enjoyed.
 After dinner the party went to the Lyric theatre for the g o'clock show.
 Those present were: Messrs. Elgin W. Mellown, Ormond Grimes, Dean Ludd NJ. Spivey, Benjamin E. Dis mukes, John Slaton. Sidney B. Morris, J. H. Grim, J. D. Crow. W. Ewing Mel lown, Everett Snavely. Frank McCon- nell, Wilson Rheinhardt, Hubert Hodges and Clarence M. Small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

MISS NELL BROwDER, daughter WI of Mir. J. w. Browder of Center,
 Ala, was recently chosen as resident secretary of the Monteyallo Alumnae association. Now Miss BrCwder looks after the duties of her office and pursres her college studies at the same time, having registered at Alabama college for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-07

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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
GOV. PINCHOT PROTESTS
BIG LIQUOR WITHDRAWAL

On December 2 Governor Pinchot
of Pennsylvania wired Federal Pro
hibition Commissioner Haynes pro-
testing against the issuance of fed
eral permit to the Stewart Distilline
Company OF Baltimore for the with
drawal OF 5000 barrels of whisky fol
export. The governor informed Com
missioner Haynes that he had heard
the company had made application to
withdraw the liquor for export pur-
poses.
Governor Pinchot called Commits
sioner Haynes attention to federal ac-
ton which he said is now pending
against the company on charges OF
Withdrawing liquor and having shipped
it to Pennsylvania for illegal pur-
poses He urged a careful investiga-
ton before the application for per-
NIT is acted upon.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14

prohibition repetition that experience needed the present
time the Christian citizenship this nation renewed
zeal for law enforcement and law observance
Superintendent Anderson of the AnSaioon League OF New
4ork succncty states the of the convention follows:
ut is of vital importance that people of all parties and be-
e from all the country gather this in this
place demons which shall leave the politicians
minds doubt the popular demand for law enforcement
On January 10 the will celebrate the fourth anniversary
of the adoption of Eighteenth fitting
therefore, that this day those advocates of prohibition
its enforcement should the blessings
the dry law has brought adopt fighting the
end that its good shall progressively the
stubborn resistance of the liquor interests and liquor advocates
and to from their ehargy all who believe
social progress but who since the adoption of prohibition
have laid aside their thinking the battle and
the enemy completely vanquished.'
The committee that Bishop Charles l. Mead
OF the Denver the Methodist Episcopal Church
added to the list of those who will speak
Mr. W. H. Maxim of Bimn gham Ala, who for years
director of the large chorus choir of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church OF Birmingham which George pastor
the convention music Prof Alvin Roper will piano
previous conventions
No important convention called in the history
the AnSaoon League than this forthcoming Washington
ing 1t important prohibition
vastly important defeat those
energy to render the Eighteenth Article of the Constitution
ineffective through notification. '' ~
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
VETS VOTE-WETS COUNT
VOTES-RESULTS, WET-SEEi

Ballot boxes are being placed
throughout Detroit and other cities
and towns of Michigan by the Ma
tional Liberal Alliance for the alleged
purpose of taking a vote of the people
on the question of modification OF the
national prohibition law.
Miss Helen L. Baughan, national di-
rector OF the Women's Committee oil
the Alliance, is in charge of the ballot
ing in Michigan. She is quoted in the
Detroit Free Press as saying that the
result OF balloting in % states shows
that 81 per cent of the six million
people who cast votes are in favor OF
the modification of the dry laws. 1t
is the purpose of the Alliance to pre-
sent the results of the balloting to
Congress with the expectation of in
huencing Congressman in favor OF
modifying or repeating the Volstead
law.
There is no restriction placed upon
the number OF times any one person
may vote. In fact, there is no check
ing of the balloting whatsoever Miss
Baughan could just as easily report a
100 per cent wet vote as an "a per cent
wet vote. She is now operating in a
state that just few years ago showed
the beer and wine proposal under by
over 100000 majority
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
SMUGGLING Off AMERICAN
COAST Chief SORE spot"
Says Attorney General Daugherty
in His Annual Report to
Congress
SPADE is CALLED SPADE
Liquor Smuggling Characterized
as Most Gigantic Criminal
Problem Facing U. S.

Attorney General Harry M. Daugh-
erty in his annual report to Congress
on December 4, declared that rum
running off American coasts is the
chief sore spot in the federal govern
ment's efforts to enforce the prohibit
ton law. The report says: THE liq-
uor smuggling business is the most
gigantic criminal problem the United
States has ever faced on the high seas.
The amount OF liquor struggled into
the United States annually can not be
approximated."
Some idea OF the extent OF liquor
smuggling may be gained from official
estimates of liquor exports from Mas
sau, Bahamas, and Glasgow, as much
of this liquor eventually arrives at rum
row off New York and Jersey coasts.
Whisky consignments from Glasgow
for American consumption for the
year 1922 and part of 1923 were
estimated at approximately 100000
gallons. To more efficiently combat
the smuggling evil, the attorney gen
eral urges the strengthening of the
coast guard service. ~
The report says: ''The coast guard
is the only force having equipment to
deal with smuggling on the high seas
and observation is convincing that its
equipment is not sufficient to suppress
it along our long Atlantic and Pacific
coastlines." The attorney general
also urged unihcation by federal courts
of sentences of dry act violators and
the imposition of increasingly sub
stantial sentences to check bootleg
ging.
The report also points out that
under the national prohibition act
alone Mrs. Willebrandt, assistant at
torney general, in charge of prohibi-
ton and tax cases, reported 29,400
criminal and 1901 civil cases as hav-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
GERMANY CONSUMES LESS
BEER ON PRICE BOOST

Beer consumption throughout Ger
many has fallen off to such an extent
since the last boost in the price to
forty gold pfennigs a glass, that the
brewers association called special
meeting to consider means to keep the
watts from cooling. The brewers
raised the price of a 22-gallon key on
November IS from % to IS gold
marks, contending they could not
manufacture beer and sell it for less.
A sharp decline in consumption was
noticed from that day.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14

A direct appeal to the people oil
Pittsburgh to assist him in enforcing
the prohibition law in Pennsylvania
was made by Governor Clifford Pin.
chot on December 3 in an address al
the joint meeting of the National Re
form Association and the Allegheny
County Ministerial Union. Governor
Pinchot said in part:
"The problem that now confronts
us is not one as to whether prohibition
is right or wrong, but rather this
Are the people of the United States
able to govern themselves Are they
able to enforce their laws?
"All law is at stake in this issue
There is a dark threat against Amer
lea and all it stands for in this prob
lem. Are we to lose that for which
our forefathers fought? One of the
worst angles of the dangers is the
attitude of many of the 'co-called re-
spectacle people, They are quick in
their condemnation of the anarchist
and bolshevist Yet they themselves
say, Here are some laws of the coun-
try which we do not think are right.
Shall we obey them?'
Laws must be obeyed whether we
like them or not. | look to the rank
and file of you people if the country
is to be saved. / am believer in
prohibition, but before and beyond and
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14

ing been begun during the last fiscal
year, an increase of 1889 over the
previous year. Federal courts, she
declares, were unable to keep abreast
of the number of cases brought, for
although 42,307 criminal and 4,10o
were disposed of during the year, 49,
052 criminal and 1904 civil cases are
left pending. Mrs. Willebrandt urges
more civil penalties for violations of
the federal dry act.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14

The An-Saloon League Convention Washington
January 12l6 inclusive will reality great
rally.
If the churches individually will measure their opportunity
this be made be power in Fastening
the defeat OF those organized that attempting bring
the liquor through notification of the
This is how be Let each congregation imnled
the delegate
this Under proper leadership there scarcely
congregation that could short and with little work
necessary expenses sending pas
delegate He will the enthusiasm OF that
back home with the that those of his who
different recognize the threatening this
ment through the vicious efforts nul the Eighteenth Article of
the Constitution, will be aroused action.
Delegates who attended the convention in Columbus Ohio
1913 where AntSaloon
stutona prohibition made carried enthusiasm
back their homes
constituency this constitutional
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
HONOLULU'S "BOOTLEGGER
KING" GETS HARD JOLT

United States Judge Debolt gave
Christopher Hull, self-styled king OF
Honolulu's bootleggers,' limit SEN
teuce after his conviction OH charge
of maintaining common nuisance,
says Honolulu Associated Press
dispatch Hull was fined thousand
dollars and sentenced to year in Jail
Judge Debolt in sentencing Hull said
"The national prohibition act failed to
provide a penalty such as the facts
in your case require"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1923-12-14
PiNCHOT APPEiLs TO PITTSBURGH
FOR DRY ENFORCEMENT HELP

higher than that | am believer in the
United States of America and its Con.
stitution, and | am opposed root and
branch and for good and all to the men
who are attempting for appetite or
profit to weaken respect for law in
this country, and so to undermine and
degrade the nation to which they owe
their loyalty and heir service"