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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19

it. recommend the Vegetable Com pound whenever I can. Just yesterday a friend was telling me how miser- able she felt, and I said, If you start taking Lydia E. Pinkham's you will feel fine. Now she is taking it. "- Mrs. P. J. OSWALD, JR., 406 West Ogden St., Girardville, Pa.
 Mrs. Nicola Paluzzi Says
 Mishawaka, Indiana. "I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound for weakness before my babies were born. I was weak and tired out all the time and it helped me. When l had inward inflammation the doctor treated me, but did not help me, so 1 tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative Wash and it helped me at once. - Mrs. NICOLA PALUzzl, AIS E. Broadway. Mishawaka, Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19

Slipovers, Only $2.69- Medium or heavy fel- lows. in sprightly colors and combinations - a special group at a very special price. $2.69 is sending them out flying. E-Z Unions Down to CSC Button waist and reg ular unions for larger boys-white cotton rib bed. medium weight generous saving at ooc a suit.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19
The Impossible's Happened! More Nah Jongg Sets sl7:9s

Fifty more just came &N in. Like the others, they're real Chinese Rna fH sets, with white bone IIF[7 faces and polished >>S N ;;: ;;:; ;: $: $::; : :;::: i; :: :;:: ]:
 pains. Coloring Nah Jongg tiles is an art in itself. These are we'll done.
 The mahogany finished box is stout, with full metal binding at the corners and graceful han dles and drawer pulls. Quaint Nah Jongg characters decorate the cover. There are five drawers
 Each set includes everything-a full set of tiles, with four to replace missing or marred ones; counters, dice Cor Chinese money'), wind indicators, seasons, flowers, dragons, circles bamboos characters-all for $l795, mind you.
 Fifty families-whose representatives get here quickly-may each have a set at $l7.95, which none of your friends will consider $l7.o5 set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19

1ore my lASC two babies came. It keeps me in per-
 feet health and I
 am on my feet getting meals and doin g all my house work until an hour before the baby is born. A
 friend told me to take it and I have
 used ten bottles cinoaThaord oko,,A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19

Sets at $3.49 - Maple wood. with ivoroid top. complete with IA titles, money and dice and book of instruction.
 Sets at $4.9S-All wood. with figures in high colors burned into the wood. com plete in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19

The United States air mail, coast to coast. has carried 1,512,1S7 pounds of mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-19
BEFORE BABIES
 WERE BORN
Mrs. Oswald Benefited by Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound

Girardville, Par took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
SHE COMPLAINED
 AND COMPLAINED
Until, on Good Advice, She Took BIack-D Draught and Got Relief from Her
 Liver Spells"

Norfolk, Va.-Mrs. J. s. Whitlock, of 21O6 Brambleton Avenue, this city says that she has been taking Thed- ford's Black -Draught and has found it so helpful" that she does mot hesi- tate to recommend it to anybody"
 "I had known about it for a long time," says Mrs. Whitlock, land had taken occasional doses, but it was only last year that discovered it's real merit.
 "I had been suffering for long time with chronic liver trouble. Noth- ing seemed to do me any good, al- though I tried many things.
 "While was on visit to my sister in-law, last summer, was taken with a bad spell. I complained and com plained. She suggested that try Black-Draught. 2. -,
 "It was not long before I began to feel much better. It relieved both headache and constipation which had been troubling me.
 "When I feel liver spell' coming on, begin to take it at once, thus preventing the bad times l used to have"
 Black-Draught acts on the liver, helping to stimulate it to its proper activity, thus helping to restore the normal functions of digestion and elimination. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
OAK CITY TO VOTE
 ION WATER BONDS
Citizens Will Be Asked To Pass On Issue Of
 $25O,000
Tuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Sept. 16.-The city commission at it's meeting Tuesday called a bond election for October 20, at which. time citizens will be asked to vote for he issue of $250, ,000 of bonds for improvements at the water works plant and for the extension of water mains. The election was called on the recommendation of Morris Knowles Of Pittsburg, Penn., an engineer who made a survey here of the entire water works system a few months ago and made a detailed report on the needed improve ments.
 Youth Locked Up-Ccharged with sending threatening letters in regard to collection of debt Floyd Kellum, a young man operating a collection agency here, was arrested late Monday eve ming on a state warrant and lodged in jail. It was alleged that the letters were signed Ku Klux Klan and that the charges were brought by a represen- tative of the local klan, who worked up the case.
 Fire Station Contract Let-Ground has been broken on the new fire station in East End. The contract was award ed to A. Laycock and Son of this city. The DluS call LOT tne cXpcuulIuEc LII $5,950. The building will be of hollow tile and will follow the bungalow type. :. Oliver Speaks ks-Congressman W. B. Oliver made the principal address of the monthly meeting of the Senior Chamber of Commerce Monday night and spoke on the possibilities of the south through the port of Mobile. Wal ter Jones spoke on the southern expo sition to be held in New York City and stressed the, importance of Tuscaloosa having exhibits.
 Dr. DOdd Speaks-Dr. NJ. E. Dodd of Shreveport, La, who has been called to fill the pastorate of the First Bap. tist church, gave a ten minute talk at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary club Tuesday on Rotary ideals.
 Mill Opens-The Rosenau Hosiery mills at Cottondale, which have been shut down for some time, resumed oper- ation Monday on fill time. The plan employees a number of hands and it is the only industry at Cottondale, a small village a few miles from Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
SILHOUETTESOF
 STATE CAPITAL
lstate Capital Bureau.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 16.-A numerous delegation headed by Judge Samuel Brewer of the Fifth judicial circuit appeared before the state pardon board at special session toddy to urge parole for s. l.. Fannin of Macon county, sentenced for possessing still
 In Fannin's case, after he had been sentenced, another man, Lucien Wisneri admitted to possessing the still and de clared that Fannin had nothing to do with it. Wisener was given a sentence in the penitentiary and appeared before the pardon Dc ard to testify for Tannin, The board r. commended the parole for Fannin after hearing the evidence pre- scented.
 The September meeting of the gov ernor's cabinet has been postponed to Wednesday, September A, on account of the absence of Governor Brandon on Wednesday of this week. Governor Brandon was at Montevallo Tuesday and was to speak at the Madison coun- ty fair at Huntsville Wednesday,
 The present year, and the last pre- ceding one, have afforded evidence of the effect of supply on price of cotton, according to Representative J. N. Poole of Butler county, who was at the capitol today. Last year, MT. Poole stated, farmers had but little cotton, and prices were good, while this year, with more cotton prices are un- satisfactory. Representative Poole called at the governors office in com pany with his colleague, Colonel J. Lee Long,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
ANNEX ERECTED
 TO COURTHOUSE
Probate Court Will Occu. py New Building Att
 AnniStOn
(Anniston> Bureau.)

ANNISTON, Ala, Sept. 16.-WorlS on the new building to house the pro- bate court of Calhoun county is rapid ly being completed and it will be ready during the early part of next month. The new building is a handsome brick structure and is located about 30 feet north of the Calhoun county court house. The cost for erecting this annex is said to have exceeded $4O,0O0.
 No special exercises or "house warm ing" will mark the removal of the pro- bate office into the new building, it is said
 Small Vote Cast-A total of PAT votes were cast in the city election Monday. Returns from the various wards of the city indicated this morn ing. This stands out with direct com parison to the heavy vote of more than 2,200 in the primary held five weeks ago and adjourned meeting of the city council will be held this week when the official count of the vote will be named.
 Two Charges-While searching for Walt Bailey to serve warrant on him for bond forfeiture Monday night, Deputy. Sheriffs Henry Bryan and Joe James, discovered the man and his brother, Mansell Bailey, driving a car with six gallons of whisky, two cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
ALRANY.DECATI1R

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Sept. 16 Dr. Fountine L. Carswen, popular physi clan of Albany, will take office as the city's next mayor October 3 for a two. year term, and James A. Nelson, pres. ent mayor of Decatur, will begin serv. ing his city for the sixth consecutive time on October 2. Not until near day. break Tuesday was the result for mayor known in Albany. Out of a total oi over 1,200 votes Dr. Carswell received 497 votes or a plurality of IA over Harold D. Patterson, his nearest com. petitor Mayor William A. Britton re- ceived 322 votes for reelection and MT Patterson 3S3.
 Alvin Jolly is president-elect of the Albany city, council, defeating H. NJ. Priest, 64S to 516. J. M. Hendrix is chief of police-elect, defeating J. W. Petty, 500 to 453. J. M. Maxwell and E. G. Masterson were chosen council men of the first ward W. l.. Hatchett and Charles Rover, councilmen from sec. ond ward D. l.. Buck and George W. Norwood, councilmen from third ward Cliff Chunn and W. E. sivley, coun. cilmen from fourth ward.
 Decatur's councilmen are as follows Clyde Hendrix, W. D. Roper, W. F. Boswell, B. P. Humphrey, s. H. Ma lone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
GAINED EIGHT
 POUNDS IN
 THREE WEEKS
Mir. Jack Arlington of Ashe- vile Tells Us That Taylor's Blood Medicine Gets All the Credit. He Has a Good Ap- petite, Eats Anything He Wants, Gained Eight Pounds in Three Weeks and Feels Fine.

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains Iodide of Potash and other vegetable ingredients, such as Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sassafras, which act as a fine tonic to the stomach, while the Iodide of Potash absorbed by the blood destroys the poisonous acids which lead to rheumatism and paralysis. Get bot tie of Taylor's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those headaches, backaches, pains in the fin gers, arms and shoulders, hips and knees. It will bring back your appe- tite and make you gain weight if you gre thin and pale. TaylOr's Blood Medicine is purely vegetable, pleasant to take, will tone up your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price $1.00 a bottle, and if you are not satisfied it helped you, after talk ing three bottles, which should last you about thirty days, return the bot ties to your druggist and get your money back.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
DOCTOR DISCUSSES
 HEALTH UNIT WORK
County Officers In Annual State
 Conference
State Capital Buroau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 15.- An address on the evolution of coun- ty health work" by Dr. W. s. Rankin, state health officer of North Carolina, featured the opening session of the am nual conference of county health off cers of Alabama, held here today.
 It developed that the state health de- partment of Alabama, North Carolina and Ohio are cooperating in an under taking to establish standards of measur- ingthe value of public health work.
 Through such standards, it will be possible to express to the public more adequately just what the value of pub lie health work is. At conference last spring at Toledo, Ohio, between the state health officers of Alabama, Ohio and North Carolina, plan was worked out, which is now being submit ted to the county health officers of the three states, and which was presented to the county health officers of Ala bama today by Dr. Rankin. The county health officers will study the plan for a year, and at the end of that time will report on it, with any criti- cisms they may have. With these sug- gestions from the county health off cers, revised standards will be formu- lated.
 The county health officers at Tues days session will present reports on their work during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
YIELD OF COTTON ONPRISON FARMS
 SET AT 6OOBALES
Prospects For Over Half Bale To Acre Seen
 By NOlen
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 16.-A yield of 600 to $50 bales of cotton is in .dicated on the states prison farms with A175 acres in cotton at Kflby, Speig- M. and Wetumpka, according to Sena- t6S Roy l.. Nolen of the board of con- vict supervisors. This yield is better than half bale to the acre, and is, of course, we'll ahead of the average yield for Alabama.
 Early planting and rapid cultivation are given much credit for the good re. suits secured on the states farms. About 400 to 800 pounds of fertilizer to the acres was used. This was not all applied at one time, but about one half was aplied by planting time, the remainder in one or two later applica- tion. ;
 At Kilby prison farm, with 325 acres in cotton, 135 bales have already been grinned or picked and a total of 200 bales is expected; while at Speig- ner, with 750 acres, yield of at least 315 bales is expected, and at Wetumpka with 100 acres in cotton, crop of about forty bales is expected.
 Biggest Still Seized-The biggest still in Alabama history, so far as rec ords of the state law enforcement de partment show, has been captured in Lee county, report of the capture be ing received at law enforcement head quarters today. The still was oi $500 gallon capacity. It was located on the banks of the Chattahoochee above Goat Rock and was reached by boat. Thirty-five hundred gallons oi beer was seized.
 State Officers Young, Gilbert and Hill, Federal Agent Gore and Let county deputies, Allgood and Vaughn made the seizure of the big corn liquor machine. The previous record for size of a still, according to data at the law enforcement department, was held by 6 3,200 gallon still seized in Lowndes county. Capture of 3O0-gallon still with 400 gallons of beer, in Tusca loosa county, was reported Tuesday.
 More Incorporations-Th followin, domestic corporations were reported or Tuesday to the office of Secretary o1 State s. H. Blan, through the offices of the respective probate judges:
 The Morgan Plan company, Mobile c. V. Bressler, NJ. M. Bressler and R l.. Blagg, incorporators. Authorized capital $50,O00. With $12,500 pait in. Financing.
 The Social Register, Inc, Montgom cry. J. D. Battle, E. c. Hatcher ant B. J. Jones, incorporators. Author ized capital $5,000 with $2,900 paid in General printing, etc.
 Woodruff Undertaking company Inc, Gadsden. A. W. and Mrs. Blanch, Woodruff, w. B., and Mrs. Ida Nichols incorporators. Authorized capital $2O, 900, all paid in. Undertaking business
 The H. w. Patterson Oil company Inc, Mobile, gives notice of change o name to Huxford Oil company, Inc.
 Alabama Docks company, domestic corporation of Mobile county, report. dissolution.
 Commissions Issued-Among tn, commissions issued by Secretary O State s. H.. Blan was that of Charles E. A. McCarthy. as commissioner O deeds for Alabama, residing in the stat of New York. Notary public, Oliv, Green, Birmingham Miss E. R. Me Bryde, Birmingham! James F. Byrd Midland City; E. School, Birmingham Hugh D. Merrill, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
AGE-HERALD WINNER
 TO STUDY MINISTRY
Eli Fash To Enter Seminary At
 Cincinnati

SELMA, Ala, Sept. 18.-(Speeial.) ) Eli Fash, winner in the oratorical con test put on by the Birmingham Age Herald in the spring from the Selma district, will leave in few days for Cincinnati to enter the Hebrew Union Theological seminary to study for the ministry. He stood first in the high school of 1924 and won in high school several tests for oratory besides dis tinguishing himself in scholarship.
 Judge Hobbs Baek-Judge Sam Hobbs reached Selma Sunday night after two weeks spent in Tuscaloosa, presiding over the court of Tuscaloosa county as special judge. Judge Hobbs was the orator on National Defense Test Day in Selma.
 w. P. Hardy-Walter P. Hardy, Sel- ma capitalist, died late Monday after noon in hospital in Indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
CLEBURNE SCHOOLS
 TO OPEN OCT. 26
Road South Of Heflin Is Being
 Improved.

HEFLIN, Ala, Sept. 18.-(spe- cial. .)-According to County Superin- tendent M. A. Vickers, the rural schools of Cleburne county will open for the 1924-25 session on October 26. All of the schools. with few exceptions have been supplied with teachers. The state and county teachers institute for the county will be held at the city public school building prior to the opening date and all teachers are required by law to attend.
 Road Being GraveIed-Work of graveling the road south of Heflin is progressing rapidly and will be com pleted before the winters rains begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
CHIIDERSBURG

CHILDERSBURG. Ala, Sept. 1e. Especial. )-M0nday election in Child ersburg resulted in. Rev. R. T. Will son and F. G. Cosfler tying with 81 votes each for mayor. Both factions today seeking to find if there were any unqualified voters at the polls Monday. A special election will probably be called, according to the Alabama code. N. J. Cliett, E. ". Ogietrec, J. A. Oden, G. K. Strain, were elected alderman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17

were therefore docketed against Walt Bailey and he was lodged in the coun- ty jail this morning.
 Fulton In T0wn-Hobart c. Fulton, former newspaperman with the Bir- mingham Age-Herald, Atlanta Geor- gian, Montgomery Advertiser, Mont gomery Journal, Jacksonville Times Union, San Francisco Chronicle and New Orleans Times Picayune in turn, has arrived in Anniston, his home town,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
FORT PAYNE

FORT PAYNE, Ala., Sept. 16.- Especial. )-The municipal election of Fort Payne was held here yesterday. In the contest for mayor, two candi- dates being in the field, Mayor Sawyer won over F. M. 1add by more than three to one majority, while in the race for aldermen the vote was a great deal closer, with eight candidates run ming for the honors, viz: G. W. Cox, J. N. B. Faulkner, c. L. DriskilI, Rev. r. G. Clark, Eugene Owens, R. L. Me- Ghee, s. F. Killian and z. T. Jones. Faulkner, Cox, Killian, Clark and Owens were declared the victors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
SULLIGENT

SULLIGENT, Ala. Sept. 16.-(Spe- cial. )--In yesterdays municipal cleo tion there were two contestants for mayor and A. U, Hollis won over J. l.. White, who was a candidate for re- election, while having held the place one term. Clarence Stokes led the tick ct for alderman followed by H. T. Og- den, Jr., Dr. J. A. Jackson, James M. Ray and will D. Hollis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
CRIMINAL CASES
 SET AT FAYETTE
Circuit Court Is Organized By Judge Lacey

FAYETTE, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe, cial. )-Circuit court was organized here Monday morning by Judge Ernest Lacey to try the criminal cases on the docket of this division. Two mur- der cases are set for the week.
 Women Serve Dinner-The women of the Baptist church served dinner in the hotel annex last Monday and realized a sum for their building fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
Alabama News In Brief Items From The Age-Herals 1000 Miles Of Lensed Wires

A. Merrill, residing near Beason's s Mills, was painfully but not seriously hurt Sunday afternoon when thrown from a buggy by runaway team.
 COLUMBIANA-Funeral services for W. A. Parker, whoN died Friday nigth at a Birmingham infirmary, were held Sunday near Wilsonville MT. Parker resided in Columbiana and for many years was carrier for rural mail route Number 2.
 M0NTG0MERY-A new highS &C., ord in cotton receipts by the Alab. a Farm Bureau Federation Cotton ass, citation was established yesterday, Allen Northington, manager, announced when a total of 1,200 bales were re- ceived here.
 ANDALUSIA-And is pre- pairing for its annual fair, the exact date of which has not been set, and is making efforts to book attractions for the event to enable the board of direc- fors to decide upon the time for the ex. hibit.
 TUSKEGBE-Since the death of Mrs. W. P. Thompson, G. c. Thomp. son, her son, is having the old Thomp. son home remodeled and made into an apartment house. When completed if will have four apartments, and will help to relieve the housing condition in Tuskegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17

Davis, Mrs. Bertha N. England, Mrs. Flora w. Landham, A. J. Wyatt on the board of aldermen with E. D. Acker as new mayor. It is the first instance in the state if not in the entire country where women are in control of the municipal board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
GOODWATER

GOODWATER, Ala, Sept. 16.- Especial. )-Town election held here today passed off quietly. J. A. Floyd and W. R. Dean contested for mayor the former receiving 69 votes and the latter 93. Following candidates were voted for councilmen and received mum. Der of votes following their names, the five highest being declared elected: Dr. Eugene Argo 84; J. c. Catchings 77; E. L. Crew 89; J. S. Gilliland 101 Dr.. A. P. McClendon 6S votes; J. T. Swindall 92; Lotion Thomas. l14 votes 1; D. D. White 921 and Jeff Me. Cord 100 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
FLORENCE

FLORENCE, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe- cial.)-At the municipal election in Florence Monday Mayor w. s. Eastep was reelected over his opponent, Dr. L. F. .Duckett, by a majority of 226 votes. Mayor Eastep carried the, city hall and east Florence boxes, while Dr. Puckett carried the north Florence box. The official vote stood, w. s. Eastep, .,S05; l.. F. ,Duckett, 579.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
ASHVILLE

ASHVILLE, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe. cial. )-At the city election held Mon day in Ashville more votes were boiled than at any election, it is said. ever held in Ashville for mayor ana aldermen Up to a day or so before the election no opposition had developed to the old board headed by J. H. Frazier. The eleventh hour candidates were all elected with the exception of one, Ar. thur McBrayer, being retained leading the ticket with 93 votes. The new board consists of J. iConley Merchant (attorneyl for mayor; Alderman Ar. thur McBrayer, S3 votes; Curdis Ad. kins 69 votes; w. T. Jones 65 votes and Perkins McClendon 56 votes. A total of 110 votes were boiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
PHENIX CITY

PHENIX CITY, Sept. 10.- Especial. )-The ''citizens ticket" headed by Dr. ,Ashby Floyd for mayor, was victorious in the muni. cipal election at Phenix Monday. Both Dr. Floyd and Jess Perry, elected chief of police, had strong law enforcement blanks in their platform. The "citizens ticket" also elected ten of fourteen alder. men, according to the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
LEON JONES,

ROANOAK, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe- cial. )-The municipal election held here Monday resulted in the election of Leon Jones as mayor, succeeding George B. Walker, candidate for reelection. The following were chosen as councilmen {: c. c. Arnold, w. T. A. Huey, J. s. Hunter, C. k. Ford and H. Enloe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
New Mavnr Chnser,

GADSDEN, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe- cial. )-T. Harvey Wright was elected mayor of Guntersville Tuesday by a vote of 232 to 204 for W. H. Barnard in Tuesdays election. John W. Brown was reelected mayor of Boaz, defeat ing Dr. E. A. Morton by a majority of 80 votes. Mack Kilkrease was elected mayor of Albertville without opposi- tion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
PARRISH
PARRISH AIn {

PARRISH, Ala, Sept. 16.-(Spe- cial.) H. Covington was elected mayor of Parrish at the municipal cleo tion held here yesterday, and the fol- lowing were elected to the aldermanic places: $. H. Clements, R. W. Cham bers, J. D. Key, T. A. Willingham and M. l.. Redfern. MT. Covington was unopposed for mayor.