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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
Becoming Gown H s For Matronly
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WotsMsEN;. who grow T; ,ssI. old and allow
 are losing one of the strongholds of youth. Not only does a lively en- fhusiasm concerning fashions keep ones spirit youthful, but smart clothes lend to the older woman !. youthful atmos- phere. Compare in your mind two women whom you know to be about the same age, one dressed up to the minute, the other plain and out of date, and decide for yourself the tremendous diff ference in their ages which their clothes have accomplished-
 The old saying A woman is as old as she feels," is no truer than the one that she is fas old as she looks, for to feel young is to have a lively interest in things and people, which is bound to react and be noted in the bright eye, the alert glance, the spontaneous laugh and the quick step.
 The smart clothes which the older woman chooses usually have to be con sidered with regard to their slenderiz- ing attributes, and so the model I have designed will no doubt be appreciated. Also the long sleeves which complete the, frock are favorable features, and 3their trimming aids in the distinctive reflect of the frock. It is a wide bias fold of white organdie or satin which matches the collar. White pearl but tons serve both as trimming and as a fastening for the front opening. At the sides they mark time down the en- tire length of the skirt Dark blue al- paca striped in. white would be pretty for this frock, the stripes showing off to excellent advantage the unique cut which allows two narrow straps to be inserted down the waist portion while wider ones extending from it go into the skirt for, the accommodation of two small pockets.
 The bands which finish the two sec tions of the front of the skirt may be of plain dark blue alpaca or of taffeta or satin, matching the softly draped belt. i
 Gingham or flannel or lien are equally suitable fabrics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
Better Blackberry or Dewberry Jam Easily
 Made in IS Minutes
Better-Costs Less and Never Fails
By ANN PROCTOR

or worry az. perfect results are certain when a simple recipe is followed. Un- like the old method pound for pound mixture boiled for thirty or more min utes, with considerable juice and flavor of the fruit being boiled away, the economical Certo method requires only one minutes boiling and thereby saves the juice to make one-half more jam. That's the only reason why more sugar is used with Certo.
 Certo is a pure fruit product-con- tains no gelatine or preservative. Certo positively saves time, fruit, flavor and guess work. It makes all kinds of jams and jellies-some you have never tested before. Certo is highly endorsed by national authori- ties and local cooking experts. Every woman who tries it recommends it to her friends and says she'll never be without it. Over seven million bot ties were used last year.
 The above recipe and nearly 100 other Jams, Jellies and Marmalades are in the Certo Book of Recipes which is enclosed with every bottle of Certo.
 Get bottle of Certo from your gro- cer right away. Start the new-the sure, quick, economical way of making jams and jellies that keep indefinite ly. You'll never return to the old Init or miss" method. Make plenty of blackberry jam this year-no home ever has too much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
By MRS. ANONYMOUS

For shortening the neck and enlarg- ing the ears of the Queen. of Belgium $500.
 For brightening up the complexion and giving a gold cast. to, the hair of the Queen of Belgium, $300."
 Now would you call those prices exhorbitant or not? Evidently Mrs E. H. Hartman thought they were quite reasonable, considering they had to do with renovating royalty, because she paid the bill without q flicker. Yes she just wrote her check for $10,00C to cover these and other items just as if she were paying an ordinary bill for average services rendered by and for everyday people.
 You see it all happened this way Mrs. Hartman and other wealthy and patriotic New York people gave money for series of war portraits and Jean McLane was commissioned to paint the Queen of Belgium. Cecilia Beaux was already over there painting "a portrait of Cardinal Mercier, which now hangs along with the others, in the National Gallery at Washington. Cecilia and Jean being our most celebrated women portrait painters, everybody thought oi course, that Jean would jump at the chance to paint Belgium's lovely little queen.
 But you've always got to reckon with the eccentricities of, genius. And to make matters worse, there were, in this case, two geniuses to reckon with for Jean is married to one of them In private life she is Mrs. John Christeu Johansen, and Mir. John Singer Sar gent himself is reported to have said that "Jan" is Americas best portrait painter.
 Pronounce The J Like Y
 So,. as you imagine, Jan and Jean are some team of geniuses when they get going. Don't forget to pronounce those Us as if they were Y's because Jan was born in Denmark and he likei the Danish J.)
 Jean considers Jan an asset, not { liability, for never could you wish tt see am ore devoted and understanding couple. But to the committee Jar looked at that time for all the worlC like liability. And there were other liabilities, too. There were-and stil are-two children and a maid. At that time Jan was busy painting ''The Signing of the Peace Treaty." 6 picture which is a contribution to thu history of this dramatic age. He haG been there when the treaty was signed and had make his sketches. He haG studied the faces and the figures of thu characters in that momentous dfams as we'll as the details of the historic room in which the treaty was signed And he had come home with his sketche; and his notes to finish his picture.
 Well, Jean took the position that i the committee wanted her to go tt Europe to paint the Queen of Belgium [ they should also send with her Jan anC the babies and the maid. How els' could she be satisfied and happy? AnC if she were unsatisfied and unhapp! how could she paint? It all seemed SC simple to her. And yet that was { hard-boiled committee. They couldn' see it at all. If Cecilia Beaux coulC take a ship on few days notice, wh! could not Jean McLane do the sam' thing? That was the way they req soned. You can understand how they felt about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15

markable absorbent, quick-drying prop critics possessed by no other material.
 The robe of Terry cloth, portrayed in the accompanying sketch, is typical of the newer and sprucer sorts of bath wraps. It is three-quarter length and fastens with a brightly colored cord girdle The roll collar is the so-called shaw effect, as distinguished from peaked apels which are just as correct. The patch pockets contribute to lend a look of indolent ease. Collar, sleeves and the bottom of the robe are decorated with gay-hued stripes matching the girdle. While this garment is loose and full-draped, it nevertheless curves slightly, though not noticeaby, to the figure.
 The newest type of bath and beach robe is cut like polo ulster. It is dou- ble-breasted, has peaked lapels and closes with three largs pearl buttons. Ere quently, it has patch breast pocket and patch side pockets. The colors may be gray or white with faint length-wise stripes of red or blue. Reckoning that washable robe is no end convenient and really inexpensive, every man can we'll afford several garments of this sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15

Everyone who likes fresh blackberry pie or preserves will love good black berry jam. Particularly when all the flavor of ripe blackberries is preserved iii the jam., Until now, however, an ex- pert was required to make it, and it has been expensive. Certo, the nat ural "jell" making property of fruit, has solved the problem so that every one can make and eat a lot of this de- lieious preserve.
 To make blackberry Cor dewberry) jam by the quick and easy Certo method. follow this simple recipe:
 Crush about quarts ripe berries in separate portions, so that each berry is mashed. This allows fruit to quickly absorb the sugar during the short boil. Measure level cups e lbs.) crushed berries into large kettle, add level cups 6 lbs.), sugar and mix well. Use hottest fire and stir constantly before and while boiling. Boil hard for one full minute, remove from fire and stir in 12 bottle (scant F cup) Certo. From time jam is taken off fire allow to stand not over minutes by the clock, before pouring: In the meantime, skim, and stir occasionally to~ cool slightly. Then pour qpickly.
 Use same recipe for raspberry, strawberry, or loganberry jam.
 This Certo process ban 4, ishes all the guess work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
The WeIL-Dressed Man
 By BEAUNASH Correct Clothes To Meet The Obligation Of Every Occasion
For Bath And Beach


 hURING the last few years bath robes have taken to leading a gay
 life by virtue of bolder color, rich CT trimming and smarter style. We all recall the time when the bath robe was lineless, spineless garment that flap ped around the figure like a sail be- calmed. It made no pretense to fit or good looks. You would sooner take to your heels than be caught in one. Other days-other ways!
 Upon the familiar principle that a man, nowadays, dresses for his own appreciation, not for others admiration, bath robes are designed and tailored with all the care and skill of clothes for street or function. They follow the contour of the figure. They are made of softdraping, long-wearing ma terials. They are colorfully, even or nately, trimmed. They come in various lengths for varying heights. They are pleasure, instead of punishment to put on.
 Terry cloth or Turkish toweling has long been the preferred fabric for ones bath robe. It is woven with two sets of warp and single filling, one warp of rows of loops which are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
MISS STEVENS TO
 ENTERTAIN AT TEA

Miss Lucy Stevens will entertain on ' Thursday afternoon with a tea at her home on Fourteenth avenue, south, honoring Misses Eleanor and Margaret Peter of Boothton, who will arrive | "Wednesday to be her guests.
 Receiving with the honorees will be Miss Emily Ash Smith, Miss Phillis Dimmick, Miss Edith Dimmick, Miss Martha Hood, Miss Frances Jenkins Miss Florence Stockley, Miss Katherine Grubb, Miss Elizabeth Shephard, Miss < Virginia Shook Miss Marjorie Alexan- der, Miss Lula Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
BOX PARTY FOR MISS REAGER

Miss Mamie Myrtle Price enter, tained at box party Thursday after noon at the Jefferson in honor of Miss Mayme Ross Reager, who is a bride of next week. After the performance, the young ladies enjoyed refreshments at a downtown shop where the guests were served at beautifully decorated table. Thefollowing enjoyed this hospi- tality: Miss Reager, Miss Price, Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Mrs. Walterb Mackeyy Mrs. Lurton Houston and Mrs. Claude Lambert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
Choosing Brushes To Touch Up
 urnituIre
F you are touching up the furniture

F you are touching up the furniture
 bit be sure you have good work.
 ing brushes. If you are using shellac varnish you will need a soft flat brush, but for applying finishing varnish flat brist1e brush is better.
 Before using a new brush work a little linseed oil into, the. bristles with the fingers, then rinse we'll in turpen. tine. If thoroughly done this will eff. fectually clean the brush. Try the brush on a clean board to make sure there is no powder left and no loose hairs to mar the varnish.
 If the brushes are old, clean the var. nish brush in turpentine, bensine or gasoline. The shellac brush can be nice. ly cleansed in denatureda alcohol
 In case you want to doda little paint. ing and you find the brush stiff with hardened paint, just heat some vine. gar to boiling point and allow the brush to stand in it while. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
MIR. TURNER ENTERTAINS AT CASCADE PLUNGE

Mir. Henry Turner entertained at a Cascade swimming and dinner party for his sister, Miss Josephine Flora Tur- ner. whose wedding to Mir. James Sew ell Bates took place Saturday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15

milk. I have studied only fresh milk
 And that was one time when Mrs. Hartman did not write a check.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
Gingham or flannel equally suitable fabrics.
MISS RUTH STREET WEEDS MIR. PEDIGO

Mrs. Claude W. Street announced the marriage of her daughter, Ruth, to MT. Aubrey Turner Pedigo, which oc- cured on June 5, in Talladega, at the Baptist parsonage, with Rev. G. NJ. Thomas officiating.
 Mrs. Pedigo has just returned from Sheffield where she has been teaching in the high school. She recently grad iaated from the University of Alabama with B. s. degree and was one of the most popular students at the university, being possessed of charming personal ity and bright intellect.
 MT. Pedigo is very popular young business man, coming from one of the lovely families of Stuart, Va.
 N The marriage which comes as a sur prise to many friends will be received with cordial interest in North Ala bama. After June 10, Mr. and Mrs. Pedigo will be at home in Decatur, Ala.
 Anniston Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15

MRS. E. H. HARTMAN AND
 THE QUEEN OF BELGIUM'S
 NECK
 Jean McLane gives gold cast to royal hair at so much per, cast. . She gets $10,OO0 for single figure while Jan still waits for his $15,OO0 for aw hole group of them. =. Jan is her husband and they are both painters! And there are also the children. .s.. Not to mention the maid. .. But any. how, did the uplift investigator know what Mrs. Hartman meant by her little remark about his re. |. port?
 Copyright, 1924. in U. .ls. and Grea Britain by North American Newspapei Alliance for The Age-Herald.. All right rAsarVad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
Plans Are Completed
 For Christmas Party
Civilians To Be Host To Children At Loew'.
 Bjou Saturday Morning

makers" famous jazz artists, led by Nose Sigler, and as the children enter they will receive each a horn and vari ous eatables and Santa Claus will be in the lobby to greet them. Following the complete program of music, screen features and vaudeville the children each will be given bag containing candy, fruits, nuts and toys.
 Members of the Exchange club will aid in every way, leaving their work during Saturday forenoon for that pur- pose and act as guides for the various parties and their chaperons to take them to and from the theater.
 Members of the Better Films commit tee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. J. Ross Snyder, will be in active charge of all of the details and assist in receiving the hundreds of little guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
NO HOPE SEEN
 FOR SETTLEMENT
 OF FRENCH DEBT
Parleys End With Paris Still Owing U. s.
 $4,OOO, 100000
Ueased Wire To Age-Herald)

PARIS, Dec. 1S.-Eranco-A debt conversations have ended where they began-with France ewing to her late associate in the war approximately $4.O0O,OOO,00O.
 There may be some further exchange of views between Andrew w. Mellon' the American secretary of the treasury, nd Ambassador Jusserand. before the tier retires from his Washington post the futility of immediate payment
 even of real agreement, for the pres =, has been demonstrated conclusively The entire matter must wait until
 new separations machinery, the yves plar. is functioning. Then, when -ench financiers have cold cash upon iich to estimate the proceeds of the yves plan will come the time for reement on funding plan What 1T agreement is reached must largely .1end upon the extent of cash repara- ns payments to FrNce.
 Has Balanced Budget
 France will face next year with a rfectly balanced budget, in which all lpenses, including those for the re- instruction of the devastated areas, to be met by French tax payers. ,retofore the French Budget has danced on paper but in actual credits nd debits it has been sadly lopsiled.
 In balancing the budget for 1925. ,ance has reached the limit of her iancial effort. It would be impossible her to pay anything on her war bt for many years. Even such a
 I | no was member of the Poincare binet, frankly stated in a public ,eech that France would never pay a cent of her war debt to the United States.
 Loucher's is not the official view. The Herriot government is willing to con slider every aspect of the problem on the basis of eventual French payment, although Herriot holds that war debts were contracted in the common cause, for a common aim-the defeat of Ger many-and that true justice would die tate their cancellation all around.
 Cite Versailles Pact
 French discussions of inter-allied debts always revolve around the United States, special position as a nOn-signa- tory to the treaty of Versailles. Then, too, it is pointed out, the United States is not participating officially in the operation of the Dawes plan, and though the Dawes payments will repre- sent, for the period of operation, the total sum paid or payable by Germany. Therefore, any arrangement for paying the United States must be based on the Dawes payments to the allies. --' emi-officially, it is stated that
 the tentative United States pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19

Everything is ready for the Christ mas party to be given to 2,500 under privileged children of Greater Birming- ham Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock at Loew's Bijou, under the auspices of the Birmingham Exchange club, CO., operating with Marcus Loew.
 Every vaudeville act of this week s bill will be put on for the benefit of the children, and the feature picture of this celebration will be Captain January starring Baby Peggy. Dur ing the showing of the juvenile stars latest full length picture the organ will play the accompaniment.
 The party will open with an invoca- tion by Rev. Oscar DeWolf Randolph, followed by organ concert, feature pie ture. orchestra concert and vaudeville show, while the band of the Alabama Boys Industrial school will be stationed in q special position in the theater and dispense music before and during the program.
 Under the Christmas tree in the lob by will be stationed 'Siglers Merry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
LIVELY ELECTION
 EXPECTED BY CLUB
American Business Club To
 Name Officials Friday

Members of the American Business club are anticipating a lively meeting Friday when a new set of officers for the year will be elected.
 Presidential honors lie between J. c. Burton and Clyde H. Nelson while a first and second vice president will be chosen from among c. H. Wallace, J. K. Taylor, Maj. H. E. Ellis and l.. R. Hanna. A lovely jazz orchestra has been booked for good measure and the members have been granted the privilege of doing some mud throwing" (to the extent of constructive criticism) about each other or the club, it was an- nounced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
FOR HOME AND STABLE

The extraordinary Borozone treat ment for flesh wounds, cuts, sores, gals, burns and scalds is just as ef- fective in the stable as in the home Horse flesh heals with remarkable speed under its powerful influence. The treatment is the same for animals as for humans. First wash out infec- tious germs with liquid Borozone, and the Borozone Powder completes the healing process. Price Qiquid) soc, COG and $1.20. Powder soc and 60c. Sold by Alleys Seven Stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
CHRISTMAS OFFERING

A white Christmas celebration will be offered at the Ensley Methodist church Sunday afternoon at which time a program of music and other features will be presented. The affair will be free. A free will offering will be &C., cepted which will be used for such relief measures as may be determined by church officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-19
posals for the retirement of the French debt are as follows:
 1. A 1O-year moratorium.
 ,. Funding at the rate of 1 per

cent year.
 g. Low interest-2 or 1-2 per
 cent.
 Even on this lenient basis of settle ment. France would have to pay S30O,- 0000OG a year Ter two or three genera tions, making a total payment, with interest. equal to the highest figure ever mentioned as the total for Germanys S separations bill.
 Everything depends upon whether French financial experts consider that $500 100000 year can be added to the French budget-the budget which has just been balanced by the expendi- ture of the last ounce of French fi- nancial effort-for a practically in definite period after the expiration of the moratorium.
Evening star., 1924-04-12
STATIONERY FIRMS
ACCUSED BY U. S,
Unfair Methods of Competition
Charged in Federal Trade Com
mission Complaint.

Unfair methods of competition are
tion of Stationers and Manufacturers
of the United States of Chicago, the
Wholesale Stationers' Association of
the United States of New York and
twenty-five sectional stationers' as
sociations in a complaint issued to-
day by the Federal Trade Commits
sion.
Organizations named virtually con-
troll the manufacture of stationery
goods in the United States, the COM
plant charges, and alleges that they
are in a combinat tion to stif1e competi-
ton.
The following local and sectional
associations are named az respond
ents in the complaint, with their Of
ficers and members: Atlanta Station
ers' Club, Baltimore Stationers' AS
sociation, Boston Stationers' Associs-
tion, Buffalo Stationers' Club, Chicago
Stationers' Association, Colorado sta
TONERS Association, Kansas Book
and Stationery Club, Northwestern
Stationers Association, Omaha Sta
TONERS Association, Pacific North
west Stationers' Association. Phila-
delphia Stationers' Association, Pitts
burgh StationeF Club, Richmond
Stationers' Association, st. Louis Sta
TONERS Association. Stationers' Asso-
citation of California, Stationers' and
Publishers Board of Trade of New
York, Stationers' Association of New
York, Stationers' Association of New
Orleans, Stationers' Club of Buffalo,
Stationers' Association of Southern
California and the Stationers' Club of
Toledo
Evening star., 1924-04-12
SHIP BOARD TO UNITY
SERVICES TO BRITAIN
Adopts Plan to Cover North At
lantic Trade-Halts Inquiry
Until Tuesday.

The Shipping, Board investigation
has adjourned until Tuesday. full
dozen questions bearing on the fu-
ture of the American merchant ma
rine were under discussion yesterday.
Chairman O'Cpnnor announced that
the board had adopted the plan for
the consolidation of the five services
in the north Atlantic-United King
dom trade, without the withdrawal
OF any vessels, as recommended by
President Palmer of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation.
Subjects taken up by the commit
tee included direct goyernment op-
GRAFTON OF ships, a new managing
operators contract. foreign discrim-
nations, leasing of piers and ware
houses. rate conference agreements,
trade route consultations. prcferen-
tial rates and the La Toilette sea
mems act.
Chairman O'Connor testified that
both he and Commissioner Plummer
were opposed vigorously to the Ship
ping Boards participation in rate
fixing conferenafs. and expressed the
opinion that IL it came to a vote
to withdraw the board would favor
getting out" He asserted that if
Section %, providing preferential rail
rates to shippers using American
vessels, is made effective that would
be the time TO withdraw.