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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
GOOD NIGHT DAD'
 PLEASES AUDIENCE
Clever Dancing And CoIorfuI Costumes Feature Local
 Production

Featuring a cast of local talent, Good Night, Dad" an entertaining musical comedy with IA features, by a Birmingham girl, was successfully staged Wednesday evening at the Jefferson theatre, under auspices of the American Legion.
 The play represented drawing room rehearsal of future musical comedy. The acts were presented with the skill of professionals.
 The dancing of the chorus was new and clever. There were on the pro- gram several individual presenta- tions that deserve special mention. Apple Sauce," by little Miss Mon telle Bearden, was an especially good number, and boosted itself in the es- timation of the audience by the youthfulness of the performer In dian Love Song" sung by Miss Wini- fred Witherspoon and danced by Miss Mildred and Miss Hazel Pierce, was another act which drew special ap- plause.
 Attractive and appropriate cos .tumes and clever lighting effects added considerably to the production. The complete cast included Miss Oze Broyles, George Lewis Bailes, Mrs. Walter Bearden, Cecil Self, MISS Mar garet Beardon (author of the play), Miss Ethlyn Bearden, Miss Jerrine Bearden, George Nealons, Mercer Price, Jack McCary. Miss Susan Walker, Miss Mary Sue Potts, With CTS Lockhart, Miss Amy Fox, Miss Rosalyn Swegart, Hazel Pierce, Miss Mildred Pierce, Edith Sadler John Orr, Warren Taphorn, Miss Winifred Witherspoon, Miss Eva Lee Summers, Phillips Rowell Miss Virginia Dean, Miss Ruth Eberhardt, Miss Lafroie Fontaine, Miss Frances West. Miss Maurine White. Miss Annie Phillips. Mrs. Arthur Sharbel. Miss Mildred Bates, Miss Edna Sykes. Miss Mary Alice Burlington, Miss Evelyn Neal cans, Miss Louise Hearn, Miss Mary Beall, Miss Evelyn Cooper, Miss Pearl Elizabeth Wright, Miss Amelia Spiel berg, Winston White, Dick Vann, Flax Trotter, George Evans and El- bert Barringer.
 Col. T. S. Moorman, United States army, gave a practical demonstration of the proper uses of the American flag and the history of it's origin. He was assisted by soldiers, sailors and marines. At the close of the demon stration a. huge flag covering the stage was lowered while the audi ence saluted and the orchestra played "The Star-S -Spangled Banner"-J. M. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ASKS RAILROADS TO
 USE WATER ROUTES
Strong Plea Made For Co-Ordina- tiOn Which Will Save To Shippers

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 14-Former Representative John II. Small of North Carolina, who presided at to- nights session of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways convention. made a strong plea for complete co-ordina- tion between the operation of rail- roads and steamship lines, and es- pecially in the routing of freight where water rate saving Is to the advantage of the shipper.
 He said that under the present sys- tenn shippers are unable to secure part water routing from the rail- roads. He pointed out that railroads would take shipments and route them over other lines than their own, but would not give through waybills for part water transportation.
 Mr. Small also argued for private ownership and operation of rail-
 roads, but under wise and fiber;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

The above picture shows U. Gregory Johnston, president of the General Oil corporation. John Spar row of the Sparrow Advertising agency, going over one days mail, received in the contest for the best name for a new motor fuel being manufactured by the General Oil corporation.
 The contest closed last Saturday, November 10. and it is stated by the company that 74,S65 names had been suggested. Each person was per- mitted to suggest only five names. A total of 14,973 letters were re- ceived; many of these coming from points in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and some from Texas, few from Chicago, New York and Cincinnati. Local newspapers were the only medium used to an- nounce the contest.
 Officials of the oil company are going over the names as rapidly as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PLAN $1,00O,OOO. SANITARY PROJECT
Construction Declared Ham, pered By Lack Of Ade-
 quate Sewerage Service
FAIRFiELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Fairfield. Ala. Nov, 14

Projection of a county sewer in Possum Valley, to cost over $1,000, GOO, was initiated by the Exchange club of Fairfield at it's meeting Wednesday, The club appointed a committee, of which J. w. Brooks is chairman, to take up the proposal at once with county authorities. It was pointed out by members of the club that construction of homes in Fair field and in the western part Of Ensley must stop until adequate sew craze facilities are provided for their construction. The suggestion was made that Birmingham, Fairfield and all of Jefferson county would be in terested in the project, for all three of the interests will be deprived or a substantial tax income should the construction of homes and business houses be discontinued Tn thlS sec tion.
 Members of the Exchange club said they did not appreciate how serious the situation was until one Of the members reported that in the con struction of house few days ago it was necessary to wait until mid night to make the. sewerage connec- ton on account of the flow during the other hours of the day.
 Construction of a sewer in Jones valley has taken care of Blrmlng- ham, but Ens1ey and Fairfield are
 
 ridge, and it is impossible to make the connections through that route. It was stated that the whole situa- ton was one that would occasion grave concern, and that there was only one solution, that being the con- struction of an auxiliary system down Possum valley to the intersec- ton of the parent system from Jones valley. This, it. was roughly estl- mated, will cost over s1,000,00O.
 Mir. Brooks, in speaking to The Age-Herald bureau regarding the sit- nation, said that there could not be any future construction in the west ern portion of Ensley or in Fairfield until the system was corrected. lie said that individuals were delaying the construction of houses because of the inadequate System of sewage disposal, and that something was necessary. The Exchange club chair man said that the club would take the proposition up with all the Xii wanis clubs in the district. Rotary clubs, Exchange clubs, city and coun- ty officials so that the system may he corrected and the situation in Fairfield handled without interfer- ing with the building programs that are known to be in process of ar engagements.
 It was understood that the Ten nessee Land company, which is the property agents for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, had in contemplation the construction or a very large number of additional houses in Fairfield involving very substantial expenditure, but that nothing could be done while the sew craze system remained as 1t Is at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

possible, and it is said that announce ment of the winning name will be made Sunday, November lS' Tn BIT mineham newspapers. The person who has suggested the name selected will be presented with s15O in cash and S100 worth of coupons redeem able in the motors fuel.
 Mr Johnson, president, and other officials of the company, express much satisfaction with the response to the initial announcement Of the new company, and state that their nroduct is being most favorably re- ceived by Birmingham motorists. The company now has in operation six filling Stations and expects to open more just as rapidly as suitable To- cations are secured.
 It is stated by officers of the com pany that a number of large garages and operators of large truck fleets are now using the new motor fuel, and are finding it to be entirely sat isfactory in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MILK MAN SHOT FOR THIEF

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 14.-Mistaken for a thief as he made his early morning rounds, Calvin E. Reese, milk wagon driver, was shot in the head here Wednesday by Louis P. Head, local newspaperman.
 Head told police he was awakened by a noise in the kitchen and, pro- curing a revolver, ordered the in- truder to surrender. When no one came out, Head said he threw open the door and fired.
 Reese dropped, shot through the head. He was taken to a hospital in a critical condition. Head was re- leased on his own recognizance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ARTS COMPARED

(Which are carries more influence. that of writing or speechmaking?" /
 That Cf writing" answered Sem ator Sorghum without hesitation. "The man who signs the check for the food is of a great deal more i'm portance than the one who does the after dinner talking. ashington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

government control. He said that railroads should be guaranteed suf- ficient revenue to operate success fully and for all necessary expansion.
 Wilfred II. Scholl, secretary of the association, delivered an illustrated lecture descriptive of the proposed inland water route from Maine to Florida. Dr. Alfred Johnson of Brooklyn also delivered an illus 1 rated lecture on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FELT LIKE LICKING THE EDITOR

That will do well enough when you have licked it into shape" the editor said, handling back to the cub his report of the fire 80 per cent blue -penciled.
 How am I going to lick it into shape now?" the young fellow gasped.
 You might use some of these tongues of flame you have scattered all through it." suggested the editor. Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PRATT CITY

Members of the Juvenile Music chapter, held their semi monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. W. W. Whorton recently. The chapter, which was organized only few weeks ago, has been making rapid growth, the membership being almost doubled. Under direction of Mrs. Whorton and Miss Ella Shumate, musicians. the chapter is accomplish ing marked results. The life of some musician Is taken as their topic of study for. each meeting with special musical numbers from the members. Special numbers by Miss Dorothy Hurley, Caroline Whorton, Grace Garling and Master Sam Williams were enjoyed during the afternoon. About 20 members were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
SCHOOL. CHILDREN EXAMINED

The school children of Fairfield were visited Wednesday by three men they heartily dislike. They were the city dental surgeon, pr. John Thomas Ensley, aul the city physi- elan, pr. Joe Carmichael, and an of ficial from the county health depart ment. The kids were lined up and their teeth looked over, their tonsil5 inspected and then those needing such attention were vaccinated by the county officer. The three otfi- ciaIs were received with supreme in difference by the kids most of whom are very reluctant to have a covey Of doctors working on them at one and the same time. However, it was stated that very few of the young sters were found to be in serious need of work. In some cases, however, It was necessary to recommend the re- movaI >of tonsils and also some teeth.
 This inspection was made at one time to eliminate delays in getting all of the children in good condition before the beginning of cold weather. it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

The Methodist church at Crumley Chapel was completely destroyed by fire Sunday morning about II o'clock. The congregation had assembled and before the flames were discovered the entire roof was burning. The Pratt City fire department was called but all efforts to extingmsh the flames were in vain. No insurance was carried on the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
INDORSE MELLON TAX PROPOSALS
TWenty-Four Sections Of Country Represented
 When Action Taken

NE wYoRK, Nov. 14.-Representa- tives of business and industry in 24 different sections of the country in- dorsed Secretary Mellon's proposals for tax reductions and administrative economics at the closing session of the National Industrial councils semi-annual meeting today. Proper congressional action to back up the Secretary's program was advocated.
 Individual expressions of opinions approving MT. Melons stand for lower taxes came from Clifford Sl Anderson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, and John E. Edgerton, chairman of the National Industrial council. repre- senting Tennessee manufacturers.
 of the Hypatian and Booklovers clubs as special guests. Principal features of the meeting will be in re- fard to the celebration of book week. President c. w. Shackelford will pre- side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
EAsILY nIsruRREn

ParisIans are worrying because somebody is talking of putting up an Sstory building in Paris. An S-story building would only be a cellar for a New York skyscraper.-James J. Montague
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET

The city council of Fairfield will hold a regular meeting in the coun- cil chamber ThuNday night for the transaction of several routine mat ters It was announced Wednesday by Mayor Melford w. Pratt that the council would only handle routine matters and the meeting would be of short duration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Mir. and Mrs. John Hawking en- tertafned the Meyer -Stammer we'd ding party and a few friends at their home on Highland. The rooms were made pretty with quantities of au- tumn flowers and at a late hour dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PLAN SOCIAL

The, congregation of the Fourth Street. Methodist church is planning 8 public social affair for Friday eve ming in the nature of a get to- gether" service. All members of the church are requested to be present and a most cordial invitation is ex- tended to the public. Refreshments will be served by the women of the Missionary society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TO oBsERyE BOOK WEEK

Book week will be celebrated in Fairfield by the Kiwanis club at its meeting Friday in the Fryer tea room. It was announced Wednesday bv Joseph Halfpenny that the club would have as it's guests members of the library board, and the presidents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PERSONALS

MT. and Mrs B. D. Butrain have re- turned to their home in Piedmont after avisit to MT. and Mrs. Ralf Can- ter on Forty-fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FIRST AID SCOUTS MEET

A. meeting of Troop 43, who are on the first aid team, was held at the home of Ollie Care at [ o'clock Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

About 90 per cent or the asbestos used by American manufacturers comes from Canada (Province ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

HAY FEVER ]: E ;:i :i':: s: i;;$ Montgomery Ave. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Ever try to go through 14,973 lettersa
 Can you imagine what tremendous job it would .be9 If you can, you will have some idea of the task confronting the judges in selecting name for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

Filling
 Stations Sth Ave. and 24th St., North. Ave. H and 18th St., South. Ave. F and Fist St., South. "S1" Tire Co. Fill. ing Station. "69" Tire Co. Fill. ing Station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
New Motor Fuel

At the close of the contest last Saturday. l4,973 letters, containing 74,8o5 sugges- lions, had been submitted in the contest to name this new motor fuel-a wonder full response, indeed. Many fine names were suggested-that's another reason 1t is hard to make the selection. Every let ter, every name, is being given careful consideration; and somebody is going to get the $25000 offered.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court Of the State
of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial

In the matter Of the estate of
Hugo Hiroto, sometimes known as
Yoshizumi HirotO, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, L. j. Sargent, as admin
istrator of the estate Of Hugo Hiro-
to, deceased, to the creditors of,
and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to file
them with the necessary vouchers
within four (4) months after the
first publication Of this notice, in
the office Of the Clerk of the Super
ior Court of the State Of California,
in and for the County of Imperial,
or to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers within four a.
months after the first publication
of this notice to the said admins
traitor, at his office No. 592 Main
Street, in the City of FL Centre,
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia.
Dated and first published this
21st day of February, 1923.
L. p. SARGENT,
Administrator of the estate of
Hugo Hiroto, Deceased.
Feb 81 90 Mar 7 IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14

the principal streets, either openly
begging or peddling matches and
shoe strings.
$50,00o,o0O Wage Cut
OF the nearly 12 millions of work
people insured against unemploy-
ment, 1872 per cent are out of work.
two years the workers Of Britain
have had cuts aggregating so mil
lion dollars week or two and a
half billion dollars year. And
they have stood this largely because
work was SO scarce and business was
so bad.
To help the workless, the state
has given Unemployment doles'
which, it is estimated, have taxed
the treasury about half billion
dollars year. Trades unions have
drained their treasures in payments
tosthe unemployed and the workless
themselves have exhausted all their
savings.
Thousands Of working class homes
are in a state of chronic destitution
and in many Of the great industrial
areas cooperative societies, private
traders and business men generally
are facing ruin.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14
Say Prince May
Pay Us a Visit

PASADENA, March 13.-The
Prince of Wales may be a Pasadena
visitor next autumn, it was announ-
ced at the regular weekly luncheon
Of the Pasadena Post, American Le-
gion, held this noon.
The Prince is 60 come TO laytthe
cornerstone, of the proposed Amer
lean Legion clubhouse in Pasadena
if funds are raised for the building.
The Prince Of Wales is to attend
the national convention Of the
American Legion in San Francisco; !;
and Commander C. D. Lockwood of
the local post today declared that
arrangements had been completed
to have him come to Pasadena for
the cornerstone laying.
The local post is now carving on
a campaign to raise $4,000 build
ing fund among its own members.
With this in hand, the Pasadena
public will be asked to give $150000
more for the building fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
By Holders Of Lien For Service
Rendered on Chattel
ION It Nav Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concerns:
Notice is hereby given that on
Friday, the 23rd day of March, AT
II a. m. on said day, at the garage
of Cass & Morgan, Sixth and State
Street, Ell Centre, California, the
undersigned will sell at public auc-
tion, one Stevens, Model So, 7-pas-
senger, 1929, license 275871, car
number 22625, motor number
2317S.
Said auction will be made under
and by virtue of Sections 3051 and
3052 of the civil code of Califor-
mia, and for the purpose of salts
flying the lien of the undersigned
on said automobile in the sum of
$353.40, together with said costs of
said sale, said sum being for ser
vices rendered the owner Of the
automobile by the undersigned, au
tomobile dealers and garage keep
ers for automobiles, for their COM
pensation for repairs to, caring for
and safekeeping the said automo-
bile.
Dated Ell Centre, California,
March 7, 1923.
CASS Il MORGAN.
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Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14
UNEMPLO ME Mt
GREAT PROBLEM
'.'' In ENGLAND
War Ruined Countries
Unable to Buy Britain's
Products
By MILTON BRONNER
NEA Service Staff CORRESPONDENTS

LONDON, March 14.-"Franee,
we know, has her regions terribly
devastated as q result of the war.
But we in Britain also have our de-.
vastated regions. They are visible
in our unemployment, figures"
This statement, made not long ago
by a great British statesman in re-
sponse to French protestations, set
forth both an actual fact as to Bri-
tain's present, and a deep apprehen-
sion as to Britain's business future.
If you travel in northern France,
you see town after town in which
once prosperous factories are lying
in ruins, smashed by German cannon
or Quilted by fires lighted by Ger
man troops. If YOU travel in Ian
caslfire, in Yorkshire and in Scot.
land you see hundreds Of factory
chimneys smokeless, or mills work.
ing part time. So far as British
workmen are concerned, the places
might just as well have been smash
ed by German cannon.
Market Gone
For the war, by impoverishing
central and eastern Europe, has
made hundreds of millions of people
incapable of satisfying their normal
needs for goods. 1t used to be Bri-
tain s chief job to furnish those
goods.
But the thing that is causing the
greatest anxiety among the far-see.
ing is a. slump in BritianHs great
business Of manufacturing half-fin-
ished articles which were then ship
ped abroad to be finished.
In South America the L. S. has
been edging them out. III the Far
East we have, been. driving the ter
ritory with the Japs.. Even Austral-
ia, which used to beea British pre-
serve now buys $4,000 lbs. of Brit
tish goods and 36,000,000 lbs. Ameri-
can.
The cost to Britain in taxes, in
loss Of profits, in loss Of wages is
enormous beyond computation. Fig
ures as rule are dull. But some.
times they are the only things that
throw little light on a subject.
On January the number of ap-
plicaats for jobs at the regular Brit
ish governmental employment ex-
changes was 1,5f2, 900, of whom
100000 were men and $4,000 were
women. Contrast this with only
1925, in France, 1858 in Germany,
26,45o in Belgium, 37,26s in Switzer-
land, $4,000 in Holland, 354, 1888 in
Italy and 9l,237 in starving Aus.
tria., s-s
But even that doesn't give you
the whole picture. You have to Wis
ualize the conditions in the Hie
cities where there are often so ap.
plications for every job advertised;
where men lounge in droves along
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-14
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
vARNEY BROTHERS &
COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting Of the Stockhold
ers of Varney Bros. & Company, a
corporation existing under the laws
of California, will be held at thei,
principal place of business, at No
569-5S3 Main Street, in the city
of Ell Centre, County OF Imperial
State of California, on Tuesday.
March 20, 1923, at the hour of .
p. m, for the purpose of the elec-
tion of a Board Of Directors and
for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
J. D. FOSS,
Secretary of Varney Bros. & Co.
BY order Of the President.
March Sth, 1923.
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