davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
DEFORRESTTO
 TUTOR FIRP0IN
 RING STRATEGY
Will Be Much Improved Next Time He Steps
 Into Ring
NOT READY FOR DEMPSEY
Doesn't Think He's Best Man Now, but May Be
 Future Champion

NEW YORK, April 4.-For up ward of 3S years Jimmy De Forrest has been training fighting men and whatever he may care to say about the fistic situation can and must be hearkened to with respect. He says now that Luis Firpo, the well-known Argentinian will be the most inn proved fighter the American public has seen in 20 years the next time he steps out against an opponent.
 From present indications this will be the afternoon of May 12, when Firpo will go on in a semi-final bout to the Willard-J Johnson affair at the Yankee Stadium. Just whom the fur bearing citizen from Argentina will be allowed to attack on this oc- casion is not known at present, but De Forrest intimates that Luis will come home on the bit, regardless of his opponents identity.
 Not Champion Vet
 Il, U the Argentinian as the best man in the world at this time-nothing so fatuous as that. In fact, De For rest freely grants that Dempsey is the finest fighting machine of past and present generations, but
 The qualifying conjunction is in serted at this juncture to indicate Jimmy De Forests impression that he is training the future heavyweight champion of the world. He means to nurse Firpo along slowly and cau- tiously, so that he can be brought to the highest physical and mental edge for what is now regarded as the inevitable meeting with Demp- sey.
 And when that happens De Forrest declares, 'you will see the greatest heavyweight battle ever fought. It will be battle between tiger-man in Dempsey and giant bear in Firpo,"
 To Meet Jack Later
 De Forrest makes no attempt to eyade the fact that Firpo is hardly ready to face Dempsey in the inn mediate future If he can have his way he will postpone the issue for a year, meantime working pa- tiently to develop in Firpo some idea of inst what it is all about. The latter is something of a ring clown at present and must be taught the elementary lessons of footwork and the use of his left hand.
 To hasten the instruction Sam Langford, the negro sharpshooter Of other and better days, has been signed as sparring partner, and the business of polishing the facets of the rough diamond will proceed apace as times goes on. By May l2 De Forrest expects to turn loose a man well versed in the rudiments of the sport, not a barroom fighter By September he hopes to send out a real contender to meet the winner of the Willard Johnson bout. By next year he expects to produce the only challenger capable of giving Dempsey a chase for the title.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
ROCK SHAPES AND FACES

DENVER, April 4.-Erosfon has )sculptored a profile of Lincoln, the immortal, out of the Colorado Rick ies at Evergreen; Jumbo Elephant at Palmer Lake, along the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad; Whist ling Swan in Platte Canyon; Mother Grundy in Clear Creek Canyon, along the Colorado & Southern Railway i; Human Skull on the Skyline Drive, at Canon City; Sphinx Head, near Corona, along the Moffatt Railroad; j; Wise Owls, in the Estes Park, and Lingering Lion in the Garden of the Gods at Colorado Springs.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04
GIRL WRITES TO POLICESEEKINC
 COP ASL0VER
Wants Burly Special Of- ficer, Patrolman With
 Grip Like Iron
||MUST LOVE PASSIONATELY
Found by Probation De- partment to Be of
 Good Morals

BINGHAMTON, N. Y., April A. Catherine Frank, 25, of Washington Street, will give up everything in the world if SC can find police man, six footer, with a grip like steel trap, who will love her. Miss Franks hopes were revealed in letters from the files of the pro bation office, where they were placed after they had been received by members of the Binghamton Depart ment
 Miss Frank, a high school gradu- ate and pretty, first wrote to Chlef of Police Lewis T. Dewitt asking his advice in a search for an ellg1- ble bluecoat. When he did not reply she came down the scale bit and wrote to a member of the ice squad She wanted, she said in plain words, policeman who would not only pro- tect her but would love here pas sionately.
 Not Hunting Husbands
 The vice squad isn't doing any marrying at present. The letter, with the one to the chief, fould it's way to the probation office.
 But Catherine had perseverance She wrote to another young officer this letter:
 "This is from Catherine Frank Now you needn't have fit, or die or get married-it isn't necessary ] for you to do any of those things I am not an evil genius or witch
 "This is a sample of my writing and my best writing paper. As fal as those other letters are concerned I am decent and respectable, and did say would like special officer or a policeman to go with, but I can say it in a decent way. People tel me you are pretty nice-look1ne fellow and nice yourself. I would like to see you; I never have.
 eff I did see you I didn't know who you were. I would like friend do get lonesome, but I suppose you don't care. I am not bad girl; I just like to have a good time.
 Substitute Would Do!
 eff you have sweetheart get me somebody else, will you? If he is special officer or policeman l will trust him. He can call at the house at 8 o'clock, and I will answer his call myself.
 CT won't be here after Saturday noon till Monday noon, for I am go ing home to spend Sunday and won'1 get back till Monday. I prefer yol or him to call at the house. Re member I will answer the call my self"
 Since the letter was written the girls address has been changed, sht having been employed in one O. the most exclusive families in River side Drive. She now WOrKS Ill cigar factory and rooms in Wash ington Street in the apartment house district.
 Confronted with the letter quoted the girl admitted she was the author
 Investigation of her case by thu police this week disclosed she Is { girl of good reputation.
 Koon tho n,,h,yn s,, ,,So-~>a N~ aAuo~
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04

position? Will you in the future bear the chains which capitalism puts upon you? Will you allow the bour- geois to mark your children for hun- ger and death? No, comrades! On this our proletarian international day proclaim your readiness to fight with the workingmen for freedom!"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04

Keep the public informed by adver. Using regularly in the Cordova Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04

The time to hustle for business is now and the Daily Times is the prop CT medium.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-04-04

getaway Mrs. Ashby's mind again asserted itself and she called in the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
Business Section To Be Made c
 Haruest Scene Week Of Oct. 29

New and interesting features daily are announced for the Birmingham Fall Festival and Industrial Exhibit, to be staged the week of October 29.
 The latest plan calls for a novel decoration of the main businesss streets in a manner probably never before attempted. Each of the white way lamps will be draped to form a duplicate of an enormous parior lamp. The streets and sidewalks between the lamps will be decorated with un- derbrush and plants, typifying the fall atmosphere, and when completed will serve to change the business sec tion of Birmingham into vivid re- hinder of a fall harvest scene. De- tails of the street dance, musical events, and free outdoor attractions S will be ready for announcement as soon as the committees report, it was stated Wednesday.
 Hearty approval of plans already announced was given by the retailers and manufacturers divisions of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Wednesday, O, L. Bum, stated Among the larger firms who have definitely agreed to make displays are Perfection Mattress company, Penick and Ford, Buffalo Rock com pany, Western Grain company, Phil lips Lester company, Birmingham Stove and Range company, Birming- ham Sash and Door company, Ameri- can Bolt company, Roper Straus Ferst company, Avandole Mills, Sloss- -Shef- field Steel and Iron company, and others whose signatures have not been secured. Letters of inquiry are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
FORMER RESIDENT
 DIES IN JACKSONVILLE
Relative Of City Clerk L. E. Gray
 To Be Buried Here Friday

Samuel R. Posey, 45 years old, formerly of Birmingham. died n Jacksonville, Fla, at 1 o'clock We'd nesday afternoon. He underwent an abdominal operation Friday of last week MT. Posey, who has many friends and relatives in Birmingham, was assistant superintendent of the water works in Jacksonville.
 L. E. Gray, secretary of the Bir- mingham city commission, received word of MT. Posey's death Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Gray was a sister-in-law. Mrs. R. M. Prince of Birmingham, is a sister. His brother Thomas Posey, formerly of Birming- ham, now lives in Louisville, Ky. The family was one of the early groups in. Jefferson county, the orig inal home being at Mount Pinson MT. Posey left Birmingham ten years ago.
 Funeral. services will be held from Mir. Grays home, 2516 Fifteenth ave- nue, north, at 10 o'clock Friday morn ing, when the remains will arrive from Jacksonville. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge.
 Masons of the North Birmingham lodge, of which. he was a member will take part in the services. The pallbearers will be R. H. Wharton H. M. Taylor, F. H. McDuff, G. D. Carns, Jr., 8. M, Black, and W. E. Mills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
COLLEGE WILL OFFER
 SOCIOLOGY COURSE
Welfare Workers Given Opportunity
 Tn Ohtain Credit For Study

course in principles of sociology is to be offered to downtown students Joy the extension department of Bir- mingham- Southern college, President Guy E. Snavely announced Tuesday. The course is being offered, it is said, in response to requests from the municipal welfare workers and social workers. While it is primarily de- signed for welfare workers, it is open to any person who desires to take 1t. A great many teachers and church leaders arc expected to enroll.
 Dr. Ludd M. Spivey, dean of Bir- minEham Southern, will teach the course. Dr. Spivey is a graduate of the University of Chicago and an authority on social problems. The first class will meet Monday evening from 5:30 to 30 o'clock in the base ment of the First Methodist church. Regular college credit on the basis of one hours work per week will be given for the course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
BOYS' CLUB DRIVE PLANS ARE PUSHED
Strong Advisory Committee Backing Campaign To
 Start November 8

Every detail for the Boys Club Building Campaign" which will open on Thursday, November 8, under the auspices of the Birmingham Kiwanis club. Is being perfected by the sev- eral committees Reports reaching w. J. Adams, general chairman, in dicate that all will be in readiness to Ego" when the signal is given.
 Members Of the advisory committee in this campaign include the follow ing we'll known men and women of Birmingham, who have always taken a deep interest in this work; Mrs. W. D. Nesbit, Mrs. Vassar Allen, Miss sallie Blach, Erskine Ramsay, ". C. Bonham, Sam Blach, Dr. oscar Ram dolph, Percy Woodall. Louis Pizitz, Victor Hanson, Glenn Gazzem, Joe Loveman, MT. Henry Edmonds, J. B. McClary, pr. M. Newfield, pr. Roy Hershey, pr. J. M. Broadly, Dr. w. R. Hendrix, Alex Walker, R. A. Porter, J. w. DCnnelly Elmer Thurston, Ed Warren, D. M. Weakley, Donald Conner and R. B. Chandler.
 "There is one side of this Boys club work which the public Is not as familiar with as is desirable" said pr. Percy H. Woodall, president of the present Boys club organiza- ton in Birmingham, and it is the training which many un- privileged DoyS may dcqul t there, and which will be made a prominent part of the new building. Even now much work along this line is being done and many citizens will recall the work done during Christ mas season by many of these boys repairing and putting into shape all kinds of toys and appliances so that they made fine Christmas gifts and cheered many a little heart.
 'It is my firm conviction that everyone who will aid in this cam paign to add $50,000 to the 5000 already subscribed by the Kiwanis club of Birmingham will find that he or she has helped in a far greater wLrk than they may realize now and certainly there can be no nobler ef- fort than that in behalf of those who are handicapped so early in life and who may never reach the full stature of good citizenship without this club and all it means to them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
BE WARE THE
 C0||GH OR C0lD
 THAT HANGS IN

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulsion, an emulsified cerosote that is pleasant to take, Creomulsion is a new medi- cal discovery with twofold action; it soothes and heals the inflamed mem- branes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs, creosote is recognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for tho treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creomulsion contains, in addition to creosote, other heal ing elements which soothe and heal the infiamed membranes and stop the irritation and inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach, is absorbed into the blood, attacks the germs that lead to consumption.
 Creomulsion IS guaranteed satIS- factory in the treatment of chronic coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases, and is excellent for building up the system after colds or the flu. Money re- funded if any cough or cold, no matter of how long standing, Is not relieved after taking according to di- rections. Ask your druggist. Creo- mulsion Co.,. Atlanta. Ga.---(Ady.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
JUNIORS ARE BUSY ON ELECTION EVE
Angel, Armes, Johnson And Redburn Seek Berth As
 President

Aspirants for election as president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Wednesday were staging whirlw ind finish to their campaigns, making the usual rounds of calling on politi- cal leaders, and are all ready for the election at the Tutwiler hotel Thurs day night. immediately following the big banquet.
 After all eliminations and other political processes have been com pleted, Paul Angell. E. c. Armes. Crawford Johnson. Jr., and A. K. Redburn are fighting for the office. Their campaign managers are re- P. T. Sessions and J. F. Bryan. Hol- comb claims Angel should be elect ed because a banker always makes q good president; Byrne says Armes is conscientious worker; Sessions sets forth Johnson's virtues as com munity builder, and Bryan claims for Redburn that ne secured trucks to haul away the trash during the re- cent cleanup campaign. All in all, mem bers of the Junior Chamber are finding it hard to decide between these four young business men, which one they will place at the helm of the old ship for the coming term.
 c. F. Yarn, general secretary, Wednesday stated there never has been a Junior Chamber election which even approachd this one in point of interest and in the closeness of the race. It promises to be the most live ly event of the season, he said.
 The banquet will commence at GAS o'clock Thursday at the Tutwiler hotel. featured by a Banner Mines Playlet,' in which will be introduced impersonators of Gov. w w. Brandon, Solicitor Jim Davis. Ex-Gov. T. E. Kilby, a num- Der of convicts and other principals who have figured in the investiga- tion. Yarn stated he would not like to divulge too mNch of the affair, as it has been planned as a surprise. Added features will be music, plenty of good eats and some few speeches. The election will follow the banquet and will start promptly at S:S0 o'clock. Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce who miss either event will regret it. according to promise, Wedn esday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
PRAISES FiREMEN
County Superintendent Of Education Aids In Fire Prevention Week

Taking advantage of fire preven- tion week as an appropriate time Assistant County Superintendent of Schools F. B. Erwin spoke in enthu- siastic terms of the work of the Bir mingham fire department, which this week is using the preventive method of reducing the fire loss by means of fire drills and Be Careful" posters.
 "Talking about efficiency" MT. Erwin said, just say Birmingham fire department, and you have it, 100 per cent Have you seen these lads in action? Well, l hope it may not be necessary, but if you do see them meeting the fire demon as he breaks out to consume and destroy you will see a fighting machine that always conquers. It may be said of this fighting machine, 'Veni, Vidi, vici.' |"
 MT Erwin has called attention to the danger of fire in bulletin issued to all principals in the county, in which he warns of the great number of buildings destroyed in the first fires of the winter.
 Practical instructions as to clean ing up basements, cellars, stove pipes and premises are contained in the circular. which also suggests that, whenever possible, the first fire be kindled on a rainy day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
PROPER DIET URGED TO PR0LONG LIVES OF BUSINESS MEN

Speaking on "The Importance of Diet in a Business Mans life" pr. Scale Harris gave members of the Rotary club at their weekly luncheon in the Tutwiler hotel Wednesday, some advice on the subject, which is being considered more each day by bI siness men throughout the coun- try.
 Business men of today" said pr. Harris, can lengthen their lives IS years 4 they will apply the Snowl edge they have gained through diet and nutrition, which has been dis covered by science during the past few years. They should learn the quantity, indeed. and the quality Of food that is prepared for them, and make it applicable to their individual cases"
 pr. Harris told of the three classes Of proteins, which are necessary for life; also of the three types of men, which are found. the overeaters, the medium and the underfed, who are prevalent among Americans.
 Mrs, Mae Shackelford rendered sev- eral selections, accompanied by Mrs. Frances Hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11

being received daily as to exhibit space and other information, accord ing to Mir. Bunn
 Urges Wholesalers Act.
 "While primarily for the manufac- turers and the retailers, 1 believe the wholesale houses of Birmingham are soIidly for the Festival week, on the basis of what interests one, interests us all. We cannot afford to let any Birmingham undertaking fall short" Murray Brown of Goodall Brown Dry Goods company stated Wednesday.
 Robert I. Ingalls, of the Ingalls, Iron Works Wednesday declared the eX hibit offered the most logical means yet devised to acquaint Alabama peo- pie with the vast manufacturing in terests of Birmingham.
 "The housewives exhibit and the merchants convention were revela tions not only to the women but to many Birmingham men who have no idea as to the scope covered by Bir- mingham manufactories," said Mir In- gals. 1 think there is no doubt but that practically every manufacturer in the district will stage suitable dis plays provided the retailers will fur nish us with the necessary space. I am heartily in favor of the exhibit" Mir Ingalls stated.
 Additional reports of the finance committee indicates gratifying sue cess in the raising of funds and other committees are reporting a like suc- cess Newspaper advertising for the event has been contracted for and will be started in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
BULMER RETNnN6 FROM DAIRY WEI
Birmingham Lauded At Con- ferenceS In East For Milk
 Work, He Says

L. C. Bulmer, chief Of the division of food and dairy inspection of the city and county health department returned to Birmingham Wednes- day from attendance on the sessio~l of the National Dairy Council held in Washington, Philadelphia, Pao and Syracuse, N. T., during th9 pa7t 1o days.
 MT. Bulmer said Birmingham name as a eader in health work now world wide not only because of it's advanced methods in sanitation and its leadership in many phases of it's health work, especially regarding it's milk supply, but particularly be- cause Birmingham is ere ited with having done in the past two or ,hree years what other cities eve tho world nave been striving for for Inc last 20 years, not all of them having ac- complished what ey wanted.
 Forty nations were represented at the convention, MT. Bulmer said, by more than a thousand experts. IT. Bulmer was the program at SeN- eral of the meetings telling of health work T Birmingham. He said he had gathered notes and data on many sub jects related to the work anI these
  impressions of w at was said wer3 still fresh in his mind. Many of the subjects discussed w distribute in phamplet and leaflet form, the of- ficial went on.
 Tt was then when they warmed up to their work, were asked pertinent questions that perhaps the best in form; ion was forthcoming,' s@id MT. Bulmer. Tt was this eXtermpor- aneous talking thaI was of as much value as the set speeches and I bc-. lieve I have gathered 1--uch informa- tion that will be of great use to the dairymen of Birmingham and the surrounding area"
 MT. Bulmer will join the party of visiting European physicians Thurs day morning and will spend the day with them in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
HENRY RICHARD HEADS
 DRAMATIC STUDENTS
Paint And Patches" Club Of Bir-
 mingham- Southern Organized

The dramatic organization of Bir- mingham- Southern college, better known as the Paint and Patches" club. gave out Wednesday the results of it's final try-out for places on the cast. The following names have been added to the roll: Bertha Cummings, Catherine Wood, Eloise Heitlinger. Arthur. Brown, Noble Ralph McEwan, Howard Bailey, Russell Johnson, Hamilton West.
 Officers of the club are Henry Richard, president; Leon Stevenson, vice president; Elizabeth Smith, secre- tary- treasurer; Prof. Allen G. Loehr, director. Plans include the presenta- tion of two three-act plays, with the probability of several road trips be- ing made. Last year the club pre- scented Booth Tarkington's play, Clarence" in Birmingham and Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
POWER IN KILOWATT HOUR

The following figures, compiled by French officials, are worth atten- tion: One kilowatt- t-hour of electrical energy will drive a sewing machine for 20 hours; clean IS steel table knives for a year; clip horses or 25 sheep; heat water for shaving for one month; light cigars day for 5 years; heat a flatiron for hours; boil 2.37 gallons of water; fry 1o chops in 15 minutes; heat curling iron for 20 mornings; incubate 25o eggs; milk 20 cows; separate $50 gal Ions of milk; churn 44O pounds or butter; chop half a ton Of straw.
 Assuming these items to be ap- proximately correct. one-third should be added to each in computing the work of a horse power-hour.-Com- pressed Air Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
MRS. LITTLE HOSTESS

Mrs. Joe Little was a charming hostess Wednesday afternoon when she entertained the Wednesday Mu- sic club at her home on Fourth ave nue. The house was attractive dec orated in roses, daisies, zenias and pumpkins. After a business meeting the following program was carried out; Paper, "Rondo and Minuet." Mrs George Ross; piano. Impromptu," Miss Virginia Williamson, Vocal, Thou Art Repose," by Schubert, Mrs. Johnson; violin. "Minuet in G." Vado- ban, Miss Ethel Williamson; vocal, April Ecstasy" Oly Speaks; Mrs. Joe Little.
 After the program delicious sal ad course with coffee and decorated cakes in shapes of baskets were served. Mrs. Little was assisted In entertaining by Mrs. Kate Waller, Mrs. George Waller and Mrs. Bryan Waller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-11
PARENT-TEACHERs MEET

The first meeting of the Parent Teachers association of the Claren- don school was held Tuesday after noon at 2.30 o'clock. Committees for the year were appointed with the following chairmen: General com mittee, Mrs. s. A. Stover; social, Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth; finance, Mrs. Tom Benton; child welfare, Mrs. Ho- mer Hurd; membership, Mrs. Dave Mitchell.
 A motion was adopted to award a picture to each room which had the best attendance represented at each monthly meeting. A short program was carried out relative to fire pre- Venttion week which was followed by