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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10

"To be honest about it," Mrs. Meserole continued, q don't know just what was the matter with me. was just sick all over. Everything I ate seemed to sour just as soon as 1t reached the stomach, and I would nearly go crazy with pains from gas and indigestion. l ached all over and my kidneys were so irregular could not sleep at night; would get up four or five times after going to bed. I heard so much about Herb Juice and so many of my friends kept telling me how 1t had restored them to health after other medicines had failed, that finally made up my and give this medicine a good fair trial. As I said before, I never had any faith in medicine of this kind, but Herb Juice has done me so much good that I feel as though l should tell all my friends about it. Since l started using Herb Juice I have felt better than I have for years. I can eat any thing I want and it does not cause me one bit of trouble, stomach is in fine shape, kidneys act regularly and I sleep sound the whole night through. have gained in weight and never have a pain or ache. Through it's mild, yet gentle action on the kidneys, Herb Juice has relieved me entirely of con- stipation, and I never have any more headaches. The money I spent for Herb Juice was the best investment I ever made, as it isDDne medicine that will do all that is claimed for it."
 Many are calling daily to sec the Herb Juice man at JacObs' Drug Store, 2I1 North Nineteenth Street, praising Herb Juice, that their friends may pc induced to try the great remedy that has relieved so many thOusands of Birming gham citizens.
 Herb Juice Sold at Bessemer by fe- Eram-P alton; EnsIey, Rochester-Hall; Tarrant City, Tarrant City Drug Co.,; Pratt City, Gale Drug Store; Wylam, Wylam Pharmacy; Fairfield, Anderson Drug Co.,; North Birmingham, Walker Pharmacy; BOyIes, BOyles Drug Co.,; Thomas Drug Co.,; Lewisburg, Hogan Drug Co.,; AvOndaIe, Robert W. Mur- ray, and all leading druggists.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
HER HEADACHES
 WERE BLENDING
Also Had Bad Case of Ston- ach Trouble. Herb Juice Gave Relief.

"It took me long time to make up my mind to try Herb Juice, as had never had much faith in a preparation of this kind, but Herb Juice has proven to me that it will do all it Is claimed to do, and is worthy of the highest en- dorsements."
 The above statement was received by the Herb Juice man a few days ago from Mrs. Hattie Meserole, $500 Georgia Road, who is well known here, having been a resident of Birmingham for the past A6 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
OvERLOADING CLAIMED

MUNIGUMEh1 AId., Dec. 0.-A petition was filed wit. the public serv- ice commission today by the Western Railway of Alabama seeking authority to provide a rule to prevent overlooking cars with sand ard gravel in excess of no per cent of the stenciled capac- ity of the car and providing penalty for overlooking. The petition was set for hearing January ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
367 ACRE FARM
 IS SOLD N HALE
Borden Estate Is Taken Over
 By Waller Bros.

GREENSBORO, Ala, Dec 9.-Wal- Ter Brothers have just purchased the plantation, consisting of 367 acres, from the Borden estate. They will farm this in connection with their Hatch place, planting corn and cotton. These young men arc among the most successful farmers in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
AIXILIARY ELECTS

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 9.-(SpeciaI.) )- Mrs. James Powell, young wife of James Rowell, prominent World war veteran, who was made captain over seas and served throughout the war, has been made president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Other officers elected were Mrs. Catesby Jones, vice president Mrs. Ed Rowan, treasurer, and Mrs. w. R. Wood, chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
OFFICER MAY DIE

W. P. Hampton, state law enforce ment officer, who was shot through the lungs by another officer on November 12 is reported to be in desperate con- dition at the Benevolent hospital here. An operation by Dr. J. Y. Hamil was resorted to on Tuesday afternoon with the hopes that his condition might be relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
LOVING CUP WON

OPP, Ala, Dec. 9.-(Special )-The Thomas M. Owen loving cup given by the state federation of women's clubs to the district doing greatest library work, was awarded to the Opp T. r. A. The association is planning to continue work for the library this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
JEFFERSON MAN PAROLED

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. D. Gov. W. W. Brandon today paroled Early Mae Hall, Jefferson county, who received 90 days hard labor sentence for violation of the prohibition law, the parole being contendent upon payment of fine of S100 and costs imposed in the case. The trial solicitor recom- mended parole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
REICH HONORED
 BY COUNTRY CLUB
(GadSden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 9.-Adolph Reich, prominent young hotel man, was Monday night elected president of the Gadsden Country club. Other officers named were: First vice president, O. D. DuPre; second vice president Charles l.. Gum; secretary treasurer Otis Wragg; board of governors, F, R. Allison, F. R. Thompson, Otto Ag- ricola, J. P. Gum, E. l.. Goodhue, R. l.. Denman, I. Zemurray, Roy White J. c. Greene. The reports show the club is within it's budget for the cur. rent Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
DROUGHT DELAYS FARMERS

The. long drought has at last been broken. It rained continuously from Sunday afternoon, through the night and all of Monday. This is the first section since September 29. No land could be broken up and the farmers are gardens could be planted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
CHILD IS VICTIM
 OF OPEN. CRATE
Daughter Of MT. And Mrs. Siert Buried At
 Jacksonville
fAnnist0n Bureau.)

ANNIsTON, Ala, Dec. 9.-Funeral services for little Catherine Sibert, ten year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Sibert. who was victim of an open grate were held from the family resi- dence in Jacksonville Monday afternoon
 according to word received here today: The child's clothing became ignlted while she was standing in front of the grate with her back turned to the fire The flames enveloped her entire body before the blaze could be extinguished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
FARMER STRUCK
 BY ALBANY CAR
Robert Miller Carried To Hospital In Uncon-
 sciOus Condition
Tennessee Valley Bureau )

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Dec. 9. Robert Miller, farmer living near here, was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon when he was run down by a car driven at a moderate rate of speed by B. A. Turner, a merchant of Albany. Miller was crossing the street at the middle of the block when he ran in front of the automobile. He was car ried to the Benevolent hospital in an unconscious condition, apparently bad ly hurt about the head. The extent of his injuries is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
STRUCK BY CAR

John Reavis narrowly escaped death Tuesday morning when his automobile was struck by another car and thrown against fire plug at Forrest avenue and Twelfth street. The machine was turned over and was pinned beneath it for a snort while. Pete Adams was the driver of the other car. He was un- hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
PRIZE WON

The local office of the American Rail- way Express company was the winner of the fifth prize of $40 in the contest with two hundred and sixty other of ficers for the greatest increase in the sale of travellers cheques for the period between April 1 and Sept. 30, 1924, it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
RAIN IS WELCOMED

FAYETTE, Ala, Dec. S.-(Spe- cial. )-This section was visited by a big rain and high wind Monday morn ing. making the general situation much better. Farmers have been unable to do any fall blowing, by way of sowing oats or turning their lands for any winter covers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
WANTS FLAG RESPECTED

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 9.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Use of the American flag as carnival rag" and decoration on buildings is being strenuously op- posed by the American Legion, Buck Rollins, Oklahoma City legionnaire, told weekly luncheon this afternoon. Fol lowig the talk by Rollins, the club went on record as favoring the uniform flag display.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
Florida and Cuba

If you contemplate a trip to Florida or Cuba, use the new fast train Kansas City-Florida Special. It leaves Bir- mingham 3:30 p. m., arrives Atlanta 40 p. m., Jacksonville 7:45 a. m Handles drawing room sleeping cars observation car and dining car.
 Southern Railway System
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
FOI1R FTJRNACES BUSY

The Gulf States Steel company is now running the fourth open hearth furnace for the first time this year, production having been speeded up during the past few weeks. Only few furnaces have been operated most of the year. It was reported that business is rapidly in creasing as in any other steel con struction lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
Miller's Antiseptic Oil, Known a Snake OH
Will Positively Relieve Pain In {
 Minutes


 Minutes
 Try it right now for rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, sore, stiff and swollen joints corns, bunions, etc. After one application pain usually disappears as if by magic.
 A new remedy used externally for coughs, colds, croup, influenza, sore throat, diphtheria and tonsilitis.
 This oil is conceded to be the most penetrating remedy known. It's prompt and immediate effect in relieving pain is due to the fact that 1t penetrates to the affected parts at once. As an illus tration, pour ten drops on the thickest piece of sole leather and it will pene- trate this substance through and through in three minutes.
 Accept no substitute. This great oil is golden red color only. Manufactured by Herb Juice Medicine Go. only. Get it at Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, 211 North Nineteenth Street, and all lead- ing druggists everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
HEADS SINGING SOCIETY

B. B. Smauley was elected presldent and Prof. James Cagle was elected vice president of the Tuscaloosa county singing association Sunday afternoon. The annual singing was held Sunday Tn the courthouse here with an overflow audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
RIVER RISING

The Tennessee river gauge registered here four and one-half feet on Tuesday morning, the half mark attained since last spring and the water is still re- ported to be rising, according to re- port issued by Mrs. A. II. Irons, off ciaI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
ASHBURN COMING
Kiwanis Club To Entertain Waterways
 Head

The Kiwanis club will entertain Gen; T. Q. Ashburn, head of the Inland Waterways corporation, and members of his party Wednesday afternoon at the regular luncheon meeting of the club. General Ashburn and his board of advisors will be here Wednesday to make an inspection of the city's termln- al at Riverview and port facilities here on the Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
CHANGING LEGATION

The J. H. Beavers Mercantile com pany, now doing business in East Bur gen, contemplates moving up town to one side of the new Ray building, as soon as that building can be finished, which will be sometime this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
CHAMBER TO ELECT.

Nominating committees will be ap- pointed at the meeting of the Anniston chamber of commerce Wednesday after noon to select candidates for the of ficers of the chamber for the ensuing yo1r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
CAR TURNS OVER ThOmasviIle Man And Son Are In
 irrod

BROWNSVILLE, Ala, Dec. o. Special )-Richard Wilkinson, driving q car, today lost control of the machine and it turned over, badly cutting and bruising himself and small son. Other occupants escaped with fewer injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
PLAN HARVEST DAY

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist church are completing their plan for their annual harvest day program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
COMMISsIONERs DOMINIC

Notice was received in Anniston this morning that a member of the Alabama Public Service commission will visit An niston Wednesday December 10 to hear any complaints that may be entered against any utility or transportation company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
TEACHER RECOvERS
Miss Nell Jackson Undergoes Operation
 For Appendicitis

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec. 9.-(Spe-
 cial. .)-Miss Nell Jackson, who recent ly underwent an operation for appendi-
 citis, has sufficiently recovered so us
 to be able to resume her work as teach
 CT in the Lamar County High school at Vernon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
nR. PIIRCELL SPEAKS

Dr. Purcell, pastor of the First Meth odst church, was the principal speaker at the Golden Rule luncheon meeting of the Rotary club Tuesday. The pro gram was arranged in the interest of the Near East relief fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
NEW BUILDING GOES UP
c. A. Ray Builds Back After Fire
 This Month

This Month
 DORA, Ala, Dec. 9.-(Special J. c. A. Ray has force of hands work ing on his new building, going up on the site where his house burned this month. The walls are up and the building is being pushed with the hopes of having it ready to enter by the if teenth of this month. when he will move from his present temporary build ing, which he erected after the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-10
BAZAAR IS SUCCESS

The women of the Baptist church held their annual bazar in the old Seay law office. They were very success full, clearing several hundred dollars for their church,
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08
Gardner Patterson NuptiaIs
Celebrated Wednesday Morn

A quiet but impressive wedding cere
mony was performed at 1870 A NJ,
Wednesday, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gale H. Patterson, North Delta,
when their daughter Edith Mae was
given in marriage to Alvern X. Gard
ner, son of Mr. and Mrs. May Gardner
of Hotchkiss.
The bride was delicately clad in
lavender crepe de chene modestly de-
signed. The couple were attended by
the brides sister Miss Doris Patter-
son, and the groom's brother. Jasper
Gardner. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Ray F. Howell, in the
presence of immediate relatives.
Following the wedding delicious
wedding dinner was served. after
which the bride and groom were CIV
en- the usual send off as they left for
Ouray for a short honeymoon.
The bride is well known here, hav-
ing lived here for many years. and at
tended the local schools. She is a
winsome and attractive girl. of good
Christian character, and has scores OF
II utl ne pal
ents are well known North Delta
residents.
Mr.. Gardner has been a resident OF
Delta since last April. He is a young
man whose integrity is unquestioned,
and whose quiet sensible personality
will win for him many more friends
to add to his already numerous list
his wedding day is also his birthday.
1t will be an appropriate day for cele-
brations in future years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner will make
their home in Delta as Mr. Gardner is
employed at local garage They will
be at home to their friends at 730
Dodge Avenue. We all join in wish
ing this fine couple happiness and
prosperity through many years in
their new and sacred Relationship.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08
Calvin Coolidge Official
Notification August l9

Washington. d. c., July 31--The
formal notification of President Cool
idge will take place in Washington
about the 18th OF August and similar
ceremonies will be held at Evanston,
Illinois. a few days later when General
Charles G.. Dawes will be formally
told that he has been selected as the
running mate for Coolidge.
The speech OF acceptance by the
President will. according to close
friends. be a document that will be
understood by all the people; It will.
no doubt, be as plain as was his first
message to Congress, which 1t will be
remembered brought forth thousands
OF letters and kilograms from all
sections OF the nation complimenting
him upon HIS honest declaration OF
principles and the straight forward
stand he had taken upon public
questions. There will again be dem.
onstrated to the people that the
President is unafraid; that he refuses
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08

$50, 100000 In 1919, the year follow
ing the World War, the total expendi-
lures were $15,365, 100000.
In 1889 the total expenditures for
the civil list (civil employees) was
S299,276. Today it is about $500, ,OOO,-
900. The legislative branch (Con-
gress) of the government costs near
ly s14,000,000 each year; the Treasury
S12S, 100000; the United States Veter-
ans Bureau costs about s440, 900 900.
The first salary the first Congress
provided was that of the Secretary of
the Treasury, September End 1888.
Alexander Hamilton was the Secre-
tary He was voted the magnificent
salary of $4,000. Then followed the
Secretary of State with salary of s3,-
500; Secretary of War with a salary
of $4,000. Ordinary secretaries receiv-
ed $500 year.
Congress did not provide for the
Presidents salary until February IS,
1898, making it s25.O00 a year with
the use of the furniture and other
effects belonging to the United
States"
In 1889 the total number of civil
employees was about 1000. Today it
is more than 100000 The Federal di-
rectory of today is volume of more
than 1,4O0 pages of names in fine
print.
In 1890 there was some public crit.
icism because Congress appropriated
81, 900, 100000 in two years. Today
Congress appropriates more than $2,-
000,000,000 every year.
The semi-annual meeting of the
board Of directors of Uncle Sam, June
80, reminds us of the tremendous
growth of the United States. It has a
debt of more than 100000, 900, 900. and
does a business of more than $1,000
100000 every year.
1t will require calm and conservative
business heads to run the Federal gov
ernment safely and properly in the
years to come.
This is no time for experiments or
radicalism.
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08

to use high sounding phrases in order
to catch votes. or to offer to the people
some theoretical cure-all that every.
one who stops to think will realize
could not be put In force. Coolidge
has always been honest with the peo-
Pile: he believes that they should be
told the truth. He believes in their in.
telligence and their desire to do the
right thing by the government, and he
means to see that their government
does the right thing by them.
Coolidge Is the kind OF a President
who believes 1t his duty to use all the
power OF his office 20 see that the
people OF the United States are given
a square deal. He believes II his duty
to aid in bringing the greatest amount
OF prosperity possible 10 all sections
OF the nation. He takes his Job seri.
ously and thinks less OF the great
honor OF being president than he does
OF the opportunity that has been given
to him TO be OF real service to his
fellow citizens
A Washington newspaperman. who
lhN lbllhht tA lbAlAlAb NtlflulAF AhE
many years. made the following state
ment the other day-it was; 1T Is -,
markable 10 see man in high public
office who cares so little for himself
and so much for the people The peo.
pie believe in him They demonstrat-
ed this at the primaries and I'll wager
that you viii gee the votes coming
out strong for him even long before
election. have talked with many
Democrats some conservative who do
not like the second on their ticket
progressive Democrats will not accept
the head. and they win have none OF
the Independent candidate. claiming
this is no time for experiments with
theories. The great majority OF these
men recognize Coolidge's honesty and
ability, and unless miss my guess.
many who followed the War President
or the Democratic nominee in 1920
will go quietly TO the polls and vote
for Coolidge"
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08
POSTOFFICE BIGGEST
BUSINESS ON EARTH
(By Edward Nelson Dingley). ..

Washington, D. C.-Since June 10,
1921, when the ney Budget bureau
was established by the Harding ad-
ministration with General Charles G.
Dawes, now Republican candidate for
vice president at the heaD, the people
are beginning to learn what gigantic
business Uncle Sam has.
1t is the biggest business on earth.
It's assets. including public buildings,
land, army posts and property, war
ships and all other kinds of ships and
equipment. and thousands and thous-
ands of articles too numerous to men
ton, inventory anywhere from two to
three billion dollars.
1t is strange that there is not a
complete inventory of Uncle Sans
property. There has never been one
1t is all guess work. The Navy de.
partment has the only real inventory
on record.
Until 1921 there was no particular
check on government expenditures ex.
cept through Congress; and there
much of the expenditure from the be,
6lllLll6 mas btti loS lOliliS. ht
Treasury did not know how much
money to raise until after the ap,
propriations had been made by Con
gress. If the revenue did not meet all
expenses, then a deficiency appropria.
tion bill was put through Congress,
Since 1921 Uncle Sans business has
been placed on budget basis" that
is, every executive department of the
government must inform the Budget
Bureau Of it's needs for each fiscal year
lending June 30), in advance. The re
quests are all examined by the Budget
Bureau and then by the President, and
statements sent to Congress of the
amounts Of money the Budget Bureau
and the President will approve. Nc
head of the executive departments car
go to Congress requesting an increase
The Delta independent., 1924-08-08

lily. Her niece, Veila Smith, who
has been visiting relatives here re-
turned home with her.
Mrs. Henry Bruton is enjoying a
visit with her brother. Roy Brooks
wife and daughter of Hale, Colorado.
They were accompanied by Miss EN-
ma Rowley. who is visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. r. Clossen at Cedaredge
Mrs. Martha Kirkpatrick. who has
been visiting relatives in Kansas City
for the past three months, returned
home Tuesday. Mrs Kirkpatrick was
glad to get back to Colorado. She
stated the weather in Kansas was too
hot for her.
Miss Freda Patterson was the victim
of a surprise party last Tuesday
night In honor of her 10Th birthday.
Several novel games were enjoyed. af-
ter which dainty refreshments were
served. About 25 young people were
present.
Bert LaBarr and family of Mont
rose were guests in the John Van
Engen home Monday. Mrs. Gertie
Gregory and baby came up with them
and will visit for a few weeks longer
with her parents before going home to
California.
Mrs Luther Collins has been ap-
pointed postmaster for the Maher
postoffice, and will begin her work as
such this fall Mr.. Kreumling our
present postmaster will go to Cali
fornia and spend the winter for his
health