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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LADIES' NIGHT |S
 HELD BY JUNIORS
Special Program Is Carried Out By Tuscaloosa Com
 merCiaI Organization
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Vuana1ooa~ AIo NNv rE

The Junior Chamber of Commerce observed the first ladies night" Wednesday evening at Terrace Gar den with a luncheon. Each member was accompanied by his wife, sweet heart or lady friend and a special program was arranged for the oc- casion. There was not a dull mo- mont throughout the evening. The program consisted of original stunts, music and playlet by the Black friars oe the University of Alabama. Richard Foster made a talk in which he reviewed the activities of the junior chamber during the last year. In concluding his remarks he pre- sented President Fred Nelson, in behalf of the organization, with a silver cigar case. Delegates to the annual meeting of the state Junior Chamber of Commerce to be held in Birmingham, were chosen as follows: Fred Nelson, Curry Lett, Fred Max well, NJ. B. Mcdonald and Darius Green. There were no persons pres ent. Bruce Shelton had charge of the program
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
cnunr HnusE HAs BUSY WEEK

This week has been one or tHe most active in years at the county court house. The jury commissioner, the board of revenue and circuit court have all been in session. The corridors have been filled for days with persons desiring to pay their automobile taxes Tax officials are in conference over plans for the cur ren. assessment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
TO INsTALL LABoRAToRY

Material for the new branch state laboratory to be established here has arrived and carpenters are nt work In the city hall preparing three rooms for the institution. It is ex- pected to have the laboratory, which will serve eight counties. including Tuscaloosa. in operation by January l. The same laboratory work car ried on In Montgomery will be done here when the branch is put into ac- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
TEACHER WRITES BOOK

Edmund Tnickstun Danviile teacher, is the author of Adventures in Evangelism" recently published by the publishing house of the Meth odist church. MT. Thickstun former ly was minister at Trinity. 1t was there that his son was killed by a falling rock. The same rock was used as a tombstone for the child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
DAMAGE SLIT FILED

been filed here against s. H. Kress & Co.,, and R. W. Clark, former man ager of the local store, by Mary Bell Keene. minor, through her next best friend, Mrs. Mamie Keene, her mother. The result was the outcome of a case in which Clark was convicted of statutory offense and sentenced to 19 years in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
MAsoNs TO EQUIP REST ROOMS

At the regular meeting of Temple Lodge. No. 425, A. F. & A. NJ, held last night. it was decided to equip two of the rooms on the second floor of the Masonic hall as rest rooms for the members of the fraternity. A committee composed of George F. Marshall, Rev. w. B. Clemmons and Dewitt K. Mason, was appointed to purchase the supplies and prepare the rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ANNouNCEs GINNING FIGUREs

w. V. Davidson, government crop observer for this district, today an announced confirmation of Mor- ean's ginning figures. They are Ill., S04 bales ginned to November l. 1923, compared with 15,615 bales ginned up to the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
HOY PREACHER HEARD

Harold HllI, boy preacher Of Nash vile, and his father, J. Edward Hill, are here for & few days and will de- liver addresses Sunday afternoon at the Masonic theatre. Both will speak during the remainder of the week at the noon meeting of the Young Mems Christian association at the Louis- vile and Nashville shop gates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
pNnEAxonERs NAMr oFrICERs

Christian Endeavor society of the Marion Presbyterian church, Mrs. A. B. Shivers. superintendent of the SO ciety, announced the following off cers to serve for the next SIX
 President. Corale Carothers; vice nrasident John Rankin Wilbourne; secretary, Martha Evins; chairman of committees: Lookout. Frances Tap pey Carothers; program, Edna Gass' information, Kathryn Younger. so- cial Herbert Slade; sunshine, Jessie Rankin Blalock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN TROY SOLD AT AUCTION
No Home Costing Less Than $4,000 To Be Erected In New Division

TROY. Ala. Nov IS. Special Leased wire.)-The Ructi n sale of the lots in Watkins Court, new residential section of Troy, took place Thursday afterno on the grounds. The first lot sold, tho corner one nearest town, was borght by Alex Henderson for s1.7o5. Under the terms of the sale MT. Henderson had ths option of two more lots at the same price, but knowing the desir- ability of the location he bought all of them.
 Watkins Court Is located on --orth Tee Notch street in a high portion of the city, and will be a beautiful addition to the city. It was sold by pr. James M. Watkins, the auction sa.. being conducted / the Kentucky Development company. According to the terms no houses costing less than $4,000 on the lots may be buiII, and restriction on those sold will protect other purchasers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
HEARING IS SET

The Alabama public service com- mission will take up the hearing here November 20 of the Stantonville Tele- phone company, operating through north Alabama and north Mississippi for the sale and transferring of it's property to the Southern Bell Tele- phone company, acording to a notice received by W. w. Seay, local traffic manager. The Stantonville Telephone company is said to be one of tho largest telephone companies operat- ing in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
NEGATIVE SIDE WINS

The subject of tho weekly meeting Wednesday night of the Somerville Literary society of the University of Alabama was: Resolved, That a constitutional amendment should be passed giving the federal govern ment control over divorce cases" Affirmative, Fillmore and Dodd; nega- tive, Hooten and Carter. The judges declared their decision in favor of the negative side. Extemporaneous talks were made by J. 4. Ralnes, c. c. Boner, Rohne Lett and R. c. Scott. Anual election of officers will be conducted at tho weekly session next Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
DIR. DAWSON HoNoRED

Friends of Rev. c. c. Dawson, pas tor of the First Baptist church of Decatur, are congratulating him on his election as president of the Bap- tist preachers conference. pr. Davison was elected at the state con- vention in Montgomery this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
BANDITS GET $14,O00

COLLINSVILLE, H.. Nov. 15.- Three bandits today held up two clerks of the Consolidated Coal com : pany here and escaped with $14,000 of pay roll money. The clerks were re- turning from bank when accosted in front of the company's office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ROOFING COMPANY REBUILDs

Teams today began the task or IeV- cling the site for the new plant Of the Decatur Cornlce and Roofing company on Second street. Survey ors of the Louisville and Nashville have completed their plans for con struction of new switch tracks there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ATTENDS CONFERENCE
Dr. Holt Elected Vice President o
 Historical Society


 MARION, Ala. Nov. 15.-(Special.) Dr. Mark II. Holt paetor of the Ma rion Methodist church, and his wife, are attending the annual conference of the Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, at Opelika. At the meeting of the Historical society of the Alabama Methodist conference held in Ope- lil1a Tuesday night, Dr. Holt was elected vice president of the society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
DrsCIrssEs ROAD LAW

Judge Robert c. Brickell of Hunts vile, an attorney in the litigation over the constitutionality of the For man good roads act, was here today in conference with other attorneys in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
YOUTH IS BURNED IN
 GASOLINE EXPLOSION
Accident Happens While He Is
 Pouring Gas Into His Car

GOODWATER, Ala, Nov. 15-(Spe- ial,)-Wallace Waites, 16. son of chief deputy sheriff NJ. c. waites, of this county, Coosa, was dangerously burned last night, when a match was struck in the dark to see how to pour gas in the car which had become stranded on the Turnpike road. one mile from Rockford. In attempting to throw the can from him part of the contents fell on his clothing and ignited. With rare presence of mind young Waites threw the coat from him and possibly saved his life. It was thought for some hours he would not live but there is said to be a chance for his recovery. The patient is still at home of pr. Jones being un- able to be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
RELIEVES JUDGE KYLE

Judge James E. Horton today re- lieved Judge o. Kyle, as presiding jurist on the circuit bench dAringt the present term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
NEW MINIsTElt, COMING

Goodwater hopes to soon have two new ministers on the field. Rev. J. l.. Thompson of Headland has been called to Goodwater Baptist church, and Rev. Holdridge, the new pastor of the Methodist church for this charge is expected to arrive here to- morrow. Both ministers are able men and Goodwater people are delighted to have these new ministers in town.
 Rev. L. W. Young. the retiring Methodist minister, left this morn ing for his new field of work, the Felicity Ragland charge, and Rev. Fl. Fl. Buzbee, Jr., Baptist minister, left some weeks ago for Eldridge, where he Is engaged in teaching in the Baptist school of that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi and extreme north west Florida; Fair Friday and Saturday; somewhat cooler.
 Virginia; Unsettled with showers Friday; ture.
 North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia: Cloudy Friday; Saturday fair: no change in temperature.
 Florida: Fair Friday and Saturday; no change in temperature.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Partly cloudy and somewhat cooler.
 West Virginia: Cloudy and showers Fri day; Saturday cooler and cloudy.
 Louisiana Friday generally fair in north and west, partly cloudy in southeast DOT tton; Saturday generally fair; little change in temperature.
 Arkansas and Oklahoma: Friday and Saturday fair; little change in tempera- ture.
 East Texas: Friday generally fair, cooler In north central portion; Saturday gener- ally fair; little change in temperature.
 West TeXas: Friday and Saturday gem erally fair; little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ATTEND WEDDING

have returned to Marion after at
 tending the marriage of Jerry L.. Pearson, popular young druggist of Marion, to Miss Freddie Nichols Of Roanoke, which took place at the home of the bride in Roanoke last Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
CAME WARDENS \ STATE APPOINTED
Full Time Officials Name For Montgomery, Jeffer-
 son, Mobile And Dallas
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Montgomery. Ala, Nov. Is

Announcement WAS Hduo eoudy pH State Commissioner of Conservatiot I. T. Quinn of the appointment ol the county game wardens in num| her of counties of the state. It II stated that the war1ens named in thu counties of Jefferson, Montgomery Mobile and Dallas will be ful-timd emnloves. while others will not bi employed full time, it being regarded as impracticable to employ full-timd wardens in the smaller counties until experience shows the value Of thei1 services.
 The following are the appoint; ments: E. B. Moody, Montgomery nountv. A, R. Lightsey, Centervil1{ Bibb county; o. l.. Hayes, Unlcd Springs, Bullock county; l. 10. Adams Butler county; J. E. Pittman, Enter prise, Coffee county; w. C. shows Red Level Covington county; M. WI Matthews, Luverne, Crenshaw coun- ty; l.. D. Parrott, Selma, Dallas coun- ty; Ben S. Evans, Akron, Hale coun' ty: T. M Cottyell, Birmingham, Jef. ferson county, D. l.. Price, Kennedy Lamar counts c. B. Harwell, Merid- tanville. Madison county; ". E. GiD' -son. Union Grove, Marshall county A. z. Oberhaus, Mobile county; l. G Brown, Decatur, Morgan county Robert Woodson, Perry county; E Lester May, Gordo, Pickens county J. D. Browder, Livingston. Sumter county; l.. F. Williams, Tuscaloosa county; W. B. Easley, Chatom, Wash ington county; Albert Bucher, Haley vile, Winston county; J. 0. Cox oi Speigner appointed deputy warden for the territory comprising the counties of Autauga, Fillmore and COOSa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
PASTOR ID RETIRE

The board of stewards and the trustees together with the congre- gation of the Methodist church at Brundbige have adopted resolutions voicing their regret that Rev. George K. Williams, pastor of the church, finds it necessary to ask for relief from active work at the conference this week. MT. Williams health has failed and his physicians advise him to retire from his ministerial work. The resolutions state that the church feels that it has been honored in hav- ing him for pastor for the past two years and that they consider him a leader in the conference as & teache and a preacher. The church has raised S9,000 in the past year and has paid all obligations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
sS,ooo Sick And Accident Policy

pays s5.0o0 loss of life ANY manner what soever. pays s25 weekly, ONE DAY or ONE year. covering EVERY accident, and EVERY disease Gone exception). Costs only $36 yearly. payable quarterly. Men EXAMINATION. Large indemnities loss of limbs or eyes. Old line company, cov- ering 30 States. NONE SUPERIOR FOR THE MONEY. For details and literature
 address P. O. Box 947. Birmingham, Ala.
 or phone Main 1902,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tions of United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at 2 D. m.. e0th meridian time. NoYemher IS. 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
puONE CASE SET

The Alabama public service com mission will go to Talladega Friday and hear the petition of the Hefiin Telephone company seeking a raise in it's rates at Heflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LIFE CONVICT TAXES
 FLYER IN STOCKS
Inmate Of Massachusetts Prison Is
 Allowed To SDeculata

BOSTON, Nov. 15.-Jesse Pomeroy, life prisoner of the Charlestown state prison, who has served nearly half century in that institution, has been dipping into the stock mar Ret. it was learned today, and the returns of his investment, amounting to $50 or S60, has been tucked away in he prison safe for his con- venience.
 "Pomeroy bought some liberty bonds during the war, about $500 worth" said William Hendry, the warden. and decided to cash them and buy some stock. We took care of the transaction for him and bought some shares"
 The warden said that no other prisoners had been allowed to take flyers" in state street.
 When man has been a prisoner fer nearly 50 years, he is entitled to some privileges. isn't he?" The warden remarked
 Pomeroy was convicted at the age of Is of the murder of Horace II. Mellen, years old, and his dea tn sentence was commuted to life inn prisonment in 1876. He has been in the Charleston prison ever since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ACCoUNTANCY TEST HELD

Semi-annual examinations were
 conducted here today by the state board of public accountancy and will
 be concluded Friday. Those taking the examination are: E. B. Collins Tuscaloosa; E. B. Sanders, Troy; J. B. Carson. C. H. Moses and L. F. Hill Birmingham; Joseph Kaletenbach,l Bessemer; O. A. Candler, Cullman.' The board is composed of M. w.
 Alldridge, Montgomery, chairman; George T. Rason, Mobile; Francis $. Latady, Birmingham, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ALI, ARRANGED

ALL ARHA GEDa She-Oh I wish the Lord had made me a man.
 He (bashfully)-He did. I'm the man.-Pennsylvani Punch Bowl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
 Take Laxative BROMO QUININH Tablets The box bears the signa- ture of E. W. Grove. 30c-Advs a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16

A German discovered gun cotton which is used in every kind of smokeless power.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30

of those lists and that is to boost
a local community enterprise
one which is the financial back
bone Of the communicate get
people to thinking and talking
about it and working in that di-
rection. Only the names of all
those receiving checks over 800
monthly have been published to
cause a sort of rivalry to reach
that goal. And yet the list has
contained all the way from about
80 to 50 names monthly so it
will readily be seen that it takes
in a goOdly share of the farmers,
and it has not been the purpose
to publish the names of the big
guns. As a matter of fact ones
income or total amount of bust
ness does not show his profits.
The expenses must be deducted
before the profits are known.
The average country merchant
probably does a total business of
between $4,000 and $4,000 a
year, but that says nothing about
his profits, and we have never yet
met a business man who was re-
luctant about giving out the
amount of his total sales. The
profits of three business men do
ing the same amount of business
in a year may vary greatly
one may have a very small profit,
another medium and the third a
good substantial proft-depend-
ing entirely upon the efficiency
with which the business is con-
Quoted.
1t is noticeable that the local
creamery has been increasing it's
business this year considerably
over hat of last year. Readers
of the American will recollect
that figures were published show
ing the total paid out to patrons
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30

for the first five months of 1922
and for the first five months Of
1923 and they were in round
numbers respectively S31 900 and
$50, 900, showing that the bust
ness had nearly doubled for that
period of 1923 over the CORE
spending period of the previous
year.
A farmers business needs pub
licity as well as any other bust
ness publicity of the right sort
giving facts and figures. 1t
must be kept uppermost in the
minds Of the patrons that it is
a good institution they belong to,
and occasionally there is no
harm done in repeating the
things that are already quite
well known, that of being loyal
10 the home enterprise and stick
ing to it in spite Of sometimes
perhaps being offered a little
better price by centralizers and
others who are sure to drop the
price once the farmers creamery
and competition r gone. And
it would not hurt a bit either if
creameries inserted paid display
ads in their local newspapers
bringing out many points con-
corning their business and spend
ing a dollar occasionally with
the home newspaper that is up
holding and boosting it.
The publication of the cream
cry check lists as above stated
has been done to boost the cream
cry but it has never been decided
to do it for any length of time,
although the past half year or
more especially, seemed a good
time to turn peoples attention to
the local creamery. As before
stated if it is desirable not to
have the lists published any more
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30

Speaking of the Ku Kluxers,
havn't they the same privilege as
the X. C.s or any other. As for
mystery, why even the Modern
Woodmen have a wonderful goat,
Il have heard of it, but have
never seen it,. So then what is
sauce for the goose is sauce for
the gander, for are they not one
and the same, organized?
To my mind any organization
is apt to become oppressive to an
unorganized individual mote the
plight of the farmer). and as the
constitution guarantees personal
liberty, | feel all organizations
are un-American, are a by-pro-
duct of Europe.
And especially is this true of
the Roman Catholic church; for
not satisfied with our educational
system, they, instead of as citi-
zens-lending a hand to improve
our schools, find it more to their
advantage to build parochial
schools, and adopting our system
after all.
Continued on Page 81
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30

avenue of escape for wealth and
credit is due those who are trying
to plug it up. And to think that
La Toilette should be blamed
because states and municipalities
are spending money too freely,
their bonds being bought up
quickly on account Of being tax
free. is really amusing, Don't
blame La Toilette because we
haven't brains enough to do a
little figuring for ourselves and
stop bonding.
The income tax, for instance,
was created so as to make those
who can best afford it pay the
most tax and we believe the
great majority favor that style
of taxation. If a mans income is
large enough 10 pay a Z per cent
tax he would not complain if it
were large enough to pay a 5 per
cent tax. In fact he would rather
pay 10 per cent and so on. The
tax may be large but the income
is larger.
We do not mean to infer that
those who are making big money
should be punished, but let us not
fall asleep and have them dictate
to the people where the tax
should be placed. Great Scott!
The people are yet a greater
force than wealth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30
Opinions of Others
OPPOSES ORGANIZATIONS
Editor Askov American:

Editor Askov American:
What makes an American?
Well, what does. 1t looks to
me as though anything does, pro-
viding you get in with the crowd
that "hollers the loudest',
My observations show me that
we retain just enough of the
European to love "clanishness'
X. c.. A. F. A. NJ, |. o. o. F.,
etc, Bankers Assn, Hotel Assn,
Unions, Coop. organizations and
so on. In union there is strength
providing of course you are in a
strong union. But do we have
unions, fraternal orders. associa-
tons and parochial schools be-
cause we are American, or for
lack of Americanism?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30
BOOSTING A HOME
ENTERPRISE

Occasionally the American has
heard rumors of some of the
farmers being opposed to the
publication of the list of those
receiving cream checks amount
ing to over 500 in a month,
which has been done the past
few months, but only one far
mer has approached the editor of
this paper and objected personal
ly so we do not know whether
there is little or much opposition.
This man did not object strenu-
ously however, giving as his rea.
son for not wanting the list pub
lished that people in other COM
munities will think we are just
shoveling in money here
Any one who has such thought
simply knows nothing about Fl.
nances, for the list has never yet
contained more than the names
of three farmers receiving over
$500 in a month and the list pub
lished in this issue contains only
the name of one farmer receiving
over 5000. A person who knows
anything about farming vail
know that that is not all profit,
there are the feed bills, labor
bills, interest on investment,
taxes and many other items en-
tering into the production.
Many salaried men are earn.
ing as much as $500 per month
or more with no investment and
surely any amount of salaried
men are receiving between 500
and $500 per month with no in
vestment at the place where
they work so the thought of any
one thinking that the farmers
here are simply "shoveling in
money should cause no alarm
II is not the object of the
American to publish anything
which a large number of its
readers do not desire-especially
anything like this news matter
and for which there is not {
cent of compensation. so if We
feel that it is not wanted by
many we will gladly favor by
emitting.
The American has had only one
object in view in the publication