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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
TOBACCO AS A MISSOURI CROP
(Columbia Missourian)

Tobacco is again taking the lead as one of the important crops in have been planted this season. Boone county. Five hundred acres Most of 1t is found in the Hunts dale and McBaine district and ths years yield Is estimated at half a million pounds. This should bring approximately $150,800 at the present prices. Present plans are to make Huntsdale the tobacco market of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
ONE TRICK A DAY
A Vanishing Coin Trick

Rest the left elbow on the table and hold a coin between the right thumb and forefinger, ask some one to place his hand over the coin as you start to set 1t down on the table. As he complies with. the request quickly draw the coin away and say. tNol your other hand"
 As he advances the other hand. startled by your sudden request. deliberately throw the coin down the left sleeve and immediately put the right hand on the table as though it still held the coin. When he starts to take the coin from your hand 1t Is, of course, gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
An Appeal Suggested
(Milwaukee Journan

The eminent lawyer came back from court in something of a huff There had been some words with the judge.
 Upon entering his office the at torney took up his brief, rushed to the big dictionary and began search. Finally he turned to his partner.
 The latter awaited develop ments.
 "The dictionary" stated the em- inent lawyer solemnly, "disagrees with my spelling of this word"
 Tn that case" suggested the equally eminent colleague, take an appeal to the encyclopaedia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Problem in Geography

Dear Torch Bearer: I do not doubt that your knowledge of geography covers all that can be learned, but, well are you sure you were in California? You never mentioned thing about Hollywood.
 On the other hand, if you were not in California, where did you buy the house with the "unobstructed view?" A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
SMILES
The Sergeant Commands

American Legion Weekly)
 In the small town of Waybaclx there were so many holdups that the police were being seriously annoyed. Try as they might, they failed to arrest the persons re- sponsible Late one night an ex- cited voice came over the tele- phone:
 Burglars have broken into No. 64 Lyons street! Send help quick :"
 The sergeant looked at the soli- tary policeman in the station.
 Mike" he said simply "The house at GA Lyons street is being robbed. Go up and surround it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Working for Roads
(Sumter County JournaI'

(sumter County JournaD
 We have the best lay for roads on or adjacent to nearly every road In south Sumter at least, and in many of the best of north Sum- ter. Let's all get right behind our board and assist them in every way possible and get some all the year round roads in Sumter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Slowing Down on Pardons

(Greenville Advocate)
 Governor Brandon says he will act on no more applications for paroles and pardons until after the legislature adjourns, which is the only reason most folks know for hoping the session last a long time, There have been too many criminals turned loose in Alabama, and entirely too many never suf- fered for their crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
VERY LITTLE USE
(Houston Post)

The Jeffersonian philosopher makes a noble effort to keep our Democratic leaders In the Jeffer- sonian corral, but it's no use to talk principles to a patriot en- gagged in the wild-eyed brand of reform when he begins to sniff the cats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Real Work Needed
(Anniston Star)

The only safe and sure remedy for a streak of hard luck Is a streak of hard work. Few diff culties are insurmountabie if one really tries to overcome them, and while the outlook for the Ala bama farmer might be better, he still is much better off than far mers in other parts of the country,
 Judge Mike Sollie (and if he is not Irish he should change his name) reminds us that the politi- scal platforms are of the same breed as the platforms of railway passenger cars7Emade to use get ting aboard. Sure. Mike" But what goes in usually omes out, and next timeswe may keep that sort of politicians out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Just Killing Time
(Eufaula Citizenl

The Alabama legislature seems to be following in the wake of the one just closed in Georgia: Just killing time, adjourning, spoofing and the like. Ie is indeed a fine body of men for doing nothing, but the people are still hoping that all is not rotten in Denmark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
'PoIitics Are Rotten.
cwirerrass rarn.An

- V IItBIdss Farmer)
 Politics, as they are today. ara rotten, and it matters not how pure a man Is when he launches forth as a HOO per cent. for the people" candidate, if he is lucky enough to find favor in the pub- lies eye and become their choice he Is soon caught up into the swirling tide of rotten politics and becomes rotten himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

President Coolidge keeps his desk clean. Not even patriots anxious to serve their country through appoin- tive offices are permitted to clutter it up with recommendations volumi- nously signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
How About If
" "UUHt III (Marion County NewsN

(Marlon County News)
 Forty three shool districts of Marion county can secure better teachers, run longer terfns, and have better buildings and equip- mentN than Hamilton. Don't you want to give your child as good a chance as the other fellow gives his?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
What He Learned
Nashville Banner)

Brookhart defends his Russian attitude by saying: T have been in Russia and know what am talking about" It seems that he learned a great deal more bolshe- visn during short visit to Rus sia than he has learned American ism in all the years spent here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Question for Parents
(Tallapoosa News)

I"IIdpUUsd NeWS1
 The schools will soon open for another session of work. What have you done, parents, to see that the school makes a good begin ming? What are you going to do during the year to help make this Important work success for your child and the children of the com munity?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Neither safe Nor snne
-(Gadsden Timea-Nawsl

-NTdusueh Ilmes-News)
 In an eletric storm few days ago lightning struck the dome of the capitol at Montgomery. An exhange adds to this statement the remark that the legislature is safe. Please tell us for what it is safe? Certainly not for the state and It's citizens. Judging by its deeds that legislature is neither safe nor sane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
THE PARAGRAPHERS
At a Low Figure

(Pittsburg Gazette -Tlmes)
 Senator Brookhart says that Russia Is going to redeem the pa per rubles, Probably at zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

Solemn promises were made to the people when they voted for thirty-five millions of dollars in bonds, that they would get good public highways and a workable state port. Politicians are undertaking to create offices in con nection with these big projects. Thus the poor politicians we always have with us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

The West Virginia man who sold his wife and seven children at a bar gain price of one hundred dollars evil dently decided that marriage is a financial failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Now and Then

(Florida Times-Union)
 Magnus Johnson Is enjoying life now. When he Is sworn in as senator he will not be able to talk every time he opens his mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Rather Startled Him
(Houston Postl

 One of the Guests (breathing hard): Gee. I'm glad that's over. danced with the hostess. Have you been through the purgatory ?" The Gentleman (resignedly) ! Yes, thank you; I'm her hus- band"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

It is not surprising that a president who takes little stock in voluminous talking should find a place on the si- lent bench for Colonel George Harvey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Too Many HonOrs
Milwaukee Journall

Ohio has entirely too many hon. ors. Not content with the presi- dency 1t has annexed the marble shooting championship of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Need for Worry
(London Mail,

ILOHuOH MdIIJ Stella: I'm to be married next week and I'm terribly nervous Ella: T suppose there Is a chance of a man getting away up to the last minute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

If there is no extra session, how are the pork-barrel experts going to function in connection with that little treasury surplus?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
A Demonstration
fAtlanta Constitutionl

(Atlanta Constitution) President Coolidge has given evidence of the fact that it's pos sible to be a farmer and an op- timist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

The venerable postman who deliv- cred love letters at Lehigh University for seventeen years is said to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

horsepower of energy in performing his duties. He probably considers that heavy price for the amount of horse sense in the nissiYes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Surgical Beauty

Her brow was like the snowdrift, Her neck is like the swan, . Her nose is not the same old nose I used to gaze upon.
 The Duke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

would sternly repress mobs and vio- fence. Capital is sensitive. It de- pends upon respect for law for it's safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Love's Gift

Loves Gift sent my love rose this morning; It was wondrous rare. Soon, trust, twill be adorning The beauty of her hair. I sent my love my heart this morning With this rose so fair. Oh, trust she'll not be scorning The love that's lying there.
 Irene Manley. Dear Torch Bearer: "Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad"
 They say Luis Angel Firpo spent $1.25 the other day.-D. R. S. The garbage dumps are now being surveyed. The commissioner will soon have to do something or find another alibi.
 Politicians object to experts be- cause they are so hard to answer. Every officeholder is a politician except the one you are talking to. The dark liquid they brew in these coast towns must be that seaport we hear so much about
 With all this rainy weather howcome the street-sprinkling bills so high?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Yum, Yum,
tTroy Messenger)

First blackberry pie, then peas and corn, then watermelons, soon the fiSs-what can a fellow do except eat hearty?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Eduation and Politics

N01uNU0II JOuFudI5
 We have seen too many educa- tional institutions suffer because those in charge mapped their course, not with the idea in view of serving the best interests of the shool and of its patrons, but purely with the selfish motive of playing politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

So far there has been no general appeal to "buy barrel" to boost the price of gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Co-Oneration

Philadelphia Record) Have another roll and help the farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

Reports from Paris become more and more alarming. The latest is that Rodolph Valentino is growing bald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

White Books and Yellow Books and Pink Books and Purple Books and Mauve Books and Cerise Books are al, aimed at the Great American Check Book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Copyright. 1923. y Star Company.
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Of the Same Breed
(OpeIika Newsl

The activities of Tuscaloosa's Chamber of Commerce are so con- structive. that many who have cap ital to invest are turning their eyes toward this ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
AIso a Problem in DermatoIoru

What is it the height of when you goo your face with tube of Hoosit's Night Cream and find in the morning that it wasn't-that Whaddayacallem's Ribbon Dental Cream has given you quite new effect in the complexion line?-Ru Theda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Remembrance

Remember the night we first met? Twas just such an evening as this {; The calm summer moon laughed o'er the lagoon
 And brushed by her shores with a kiss. The air was entrancingly sweet And katydids sang all awry; What spell of delight deepened round us that night When gazed on your polka-dot tie. Remember the day that you left? Twas just such a morning as this;> The sun drowsed abed while his shad- ows he sped
 To show the world he was remiss. The rain thundered down from above And lightning leapt through the drear sky; Though I'm sorry we met, shall never forget
 The sight of that polka-dot tie.
 Mary c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

Leonard Edwardson, the eminent journalist, kicks in with tale of irony.
 "The other morning." he relates, 'T fill my tank with twelve gallons of gas at 22 cents per gal. Then skid into the office and have to write a story about gas at Is cents. It's oil wrong.
 Problem in lower mathematics With gasoline at it's present price, how many million marks would it talk. to buy spoonful?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, post office as second-class matter under act of Congress, March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

There are two sides to the First avenue parking questionable utility's side and the public's side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

"Butterscotch Pie for President"
 No doubt there will be nationwide protest against the scotch in butter scotch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

With all this rainy weather howcoma the street-sprinkling bills so high?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

The dark liquid they brew in these coast towns must be that seaport we hear so much about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
DB2ssBA2BBARtR. 2sBA

There are two sides to everything except, perhaps, marital argument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
NEWs RUREAus

REpER1cK [ rHoMPsoN. .PresIde ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

Every officeholder is a politician except the one you are talking to.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16
MdurertOWn

DEATH OF DANIEL LlcHLIDER
A telegram was received Tues
day by the relatives. notifying
them that their brother Daniel
Licllider was dead and funeral
was held at st. Adams, w. Va,
Thursday at 2:30 o'clock. He
was native of our neighbour
hood, but has not been here since
the death of his mother, Mrs.
James Lich,ider 10 years ago.
He is survived by two brothers
James w. Lichlider, of Maurer.
town, Samuel Lichlider. of Iowa,
three sisters Mrs. Robt. Sheldon,
of Maurertown, Mrs. Ella Hen
retta, of Gassaway, w. Va, and
Mrs. Mollie Stricken. of Bruins
wick, Nd. He was aged about
So years, and had been foreman
for coal mining company in
their building department, at
St. Adams, w. Va, for some
years.
j. Meredith left on Wednes-
day for business trip to Peters,
burg, Norfolk and other cities
The regular preaching service
Mt the Brethren Church here SUM-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16
EdinburU.
MR.. sroNEBURNER PROMOTED

William H. Stoneburner has been
promoted by the Forestry service to
Chief forester and will be stationed at
Bristol, Tenn. in the future. He left
Monday for that place, where his fam
lily will join him later. Mr.. Stoneburner
and his family have many friends in
the county who regret exceedingly to
see them leave.
Mrs. j. N. Coffman improved suffic-
iently to be removed from the hospital
to the home of her sister Mrs. William
Coffman in Washington. Her daughter
Miss Esther Coffman is with her.
The Civic League meeting on Friday
night was very enjoyable. A musical
program was rendered by several of
the talented ladies of the town.
Mrs. Mark Getz had tonsil operation
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital on
Saturday, she returned home ON Sun
day.
Mr.. Hugh H. Grandstaff left for New
York Saturday morning to meet his
wife and little son Hugh Jr. age2 years
and 5 months after separation of two
years and months. Mrs. Grandstaff
was Miss Marguerite Kroness of Auder-
wach- on Rhine, Mr.. Grandstaff met
Miss Kroness while in U. S. Army as
master Sergeant, Hdqrs. 9Th Co. U. S.
Regular Infantry Army of Occupation
and stationed at Auderwach-o Rhine
they were married at that place May
1920. Mrs. Kroness accompanied her
daughter as far as Hamburg, Germany
from which port Mrs. Grandstaff de-
parted October goth, by way of South
Hampton, England, sailing from that
port, Oct 26 on the Steam Ship Ma
jestic due to arrive in New York Nov.
LIST but because of rough seas arrived
one day late. Mr.. Grandstaff is now
retired with a splendid Army Record
of thirty years to his credit.
Mrs, Barnie Miller and Mrs. Claude
Miller accompanied Mr.. Grandstaff as !
far as Washington, after a visit of |
several days in that city Mr.. and Mrs.
drandstaff will be at home to their |
friends at Edinburg, Va.
EDINBURG METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. M. D. Gilmore, Pastor.
Services for Sunday, Nov. 18th as
'ollows
Edinburg, hoo a. m.
Wesley Chapel. 2:3O p. m.
Union Forge, 7:3O. D. m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16
Fort Valley

The Christian Endeavor mem.
berS rendered good progra NJ,
Sunday night, at Dry Run Trim.
ity Church. Their next meeting
will be held on the fourth Sum
day evening before prea ching
Miss Logel Woodrow, leader,
after the meeting On Sunday
night, an old fashioned sing was
held, a large crowd attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Shipe and
small son Robert visited Della
and Paul Tamkin this week.
There will be preaching at
White Chapel this coming Sun
day night at 7:3O by Rev. C. E.
N. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Shipe and
family. have moved from Cross
Roads to the Seven Fountains
farm.
We have been having right
much rain lately and we had our
first intimation of winter proper
when light snow fell on Mon
day.
The pupils. of Fort Valley,
who attend the High School at
Woodstock are now having a
holiday owing to the epidemic
which has closed the school for
a awhile.
Miss Pauline Shipe spent the
week end with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. W. C. Shipe.
James Glenn, we are glad 10
say is still improving and ' e
sincerely hope that it will not e
long before lie will be out again.
Mrs. Glenn remains about the
same.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton preached at
Oak Hill on Sunday night and
on SUNDAY morning.
Mrs. Laura Feagans, Miss
Nina Ritenour and her brother,
Roy Ritenour were guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Glenn, last FRI
day.
The White Chapel S. S. will
have their Christmas Service on
Christmas Eve this year.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16
OFFICIAL VOTE OF SHENANDOAH co,

The Electoral Board met in the Court |
House in Woodstock. last Thursday and
compiled the official vote as cast at the
election held Nov. 6, 1923.
The official Vote OF Shenandoah
County, as published in the HERALD
of last week, did not state which can
didates were Republicans and which
were Democrats. In our haste 10 get
this vote before the people Immediately
after it was canvassed. this was not
added, therefore the following is pub
liShed.
Philip Williams, Democrat, defeated
Gilbert E. Pence. Republican. present
incumbent by majority Of 347 votes.
]. D. Harpine. Rep. present Co. treas
ure, defeated E. E. Sine. Harpine lead
ing his party with the greatest majority
of 6S1 over Sine. The next highest
Republican majority was obtained by
B. M Borden over j. B. Finch for
sheriff, Borden receiving a majority
of 4O2.
C. A. Kibler Rep. and C. r. Newland
had the closest contest for the new
ly created office of Commissioner OF
Revenue of Shenandoah count. The
official returns show majority OF
IS for Kibler.
Nehemiah Kelly, Republican, has
over C. N. Hoover. Democrat. for the
House of Delegates. majority Of a3S.
Harry F. Byrd, who was unopposed
for State Senator, received total vote
of 1911. The only Democrat to sbe
elected with the Supervisors was E e.
Jones Of Lee district. Jones registered
a majority over H. H. Martz OF 231
votes. Jones will succeed e. E. Bran.
ner, who refused to run at the election.
InMadison District J. F. Wisman Rep.
was reelected on the Board OF Super
visors, over R. j. Lantz. by majority
of go.
| In Ashby district j. w. CARRIER, the
County Republican leader, win retain
his seat, on the board, defeated David
Shulters by 12i majority.
| w. M. Hotel, Republican, defeated
j. Stanley Barr, Democrat, with q ma
ljority of 81 in Johnston District.
In Stonewall District George r. Col
laday, Republican. defeated P. w.
Peer, Democrat, by a majority Of 50
votes. Peer was appointed to fill the
unexpired term. caused by the death
of J. w. Pifer.
| George A. Copp, Republican, de-
Heated E. Frank Ramey, Democrat, by
| a majority Of i79 votes in Davis Dis
Itrict. Mr.. Copp is chairman Of the
tpresent Board of Supervisors.
| In Stonewall District w. A. Bush
ong Democrat was elected Commits.
sioner of Roads. over w. B. Foltz
Republican by majority OF i57.
AS published last week Shenandoah
County was strongly opposed to the
bond issue. OF the SAG voters in the
county only 295 of that number voted
| for Sc, coo, 600 with which to build
roads 5O4S voters approved Of the pay.
as-you-go plan, and therefore won q
majority of 4753 against the bond issue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16
Route 1

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bauser-
man were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. David Windle near
Saumsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Boyer aud
daughters, Emma Catherine and
Virginia spent Sunday with
relatives in the PowelIs Fort
Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Crabill
and children were recent visitors
at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Joseph Walker near Town.
Born-To Mr.. aud Mrs. Wilson
Zeigler Nov. 5, son.
Mrs. M. Gochenour is spending
few days with her daughter
Mrs. Walter Burner near Wood
stock.
Those who attended birth
day dinner given in honor of MIR
Levi Gochenour SUNDAY wer,
Mrs. M. Gochenour, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Burner and SON, Mr.. an,
Mrs. Clarence Ludwig, Mr.. ant
Mrs. William Fravel and family
MI. and Mrs. Frank Spiggle an,
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Ra,
Goclenour and daughter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-11-16

or turf "dibber" or a sharp
stick. In beds or borders the
soil should be dug up and well
prepared. so as TO make it easy
to get the bulbs down to the
right depth. The richer the soil
|of course the better they will do,
but do not use any fresh measure.
Coarse bone meal, well worked
into the soil, is the best thing.
Planting can be done any time
up until the ground freezes hard,
but the sooner after the bulbs
are received the better. The
beds may be covered with leaves
or old manure, after the ground
freezes hard, but this is not
necessary except where the win
tiers are very severe.