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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Man never was and never will be the 'pursuer,' writes Cynthia in your column he only thinks he is, and why undeceive him?' The trouble with 'Cynthia's' philosophy is that the men have stopped kidding themselves into thinking that they are the pursuers,' writes George W. Vassar.
 "The clinging vine type, alas, passed away when mahnish opinions and free. dom for women came in. Don't mis- understand me. I'm not against free dom for women. If women want to vote or smoke or work-let 'em. The only trouble with the whole thing is this:
 Women do not want to work. "They want to be just as idle and just as catered to as did the women 0f generations ago. They want the sother things, too. They can't have both They have gained the vote and lost admiration. They have gained busi. ness and lost chance for graceful idleness. Of course some women are marrying, but there are the super. women who have been able to keep s certain skill and artifice, in spite of the times. The frank, jolly, chubby girl isn't marrying. The men just don't want her.
 Girls of other generations were quite as frankly out after the men as girls are today. But they were more subtle about itz-and thousand times more clever. They married.
 What has become of the chaperon She was the cleverest tool in the whole workshop of pro and pre-matrimonia finesse. You could see your lady fail only with cchaperon present. Yor might squeeze her hand-or steal { kiss, if you were bold cnough-only, be hind the back of the chaperon. Hov alhiring the girl seemed, thus hedging around with protection! How youni man wanted to-Sattain her, this desir able, far-away bit of illusive charm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
HOME SEWING

The high neckline known as the boy ish type is the favorite now for those who can wear the turndown collar.Ry the way, the neckwear sections of the shops are showing beautiful collars. of this type. Another item of interest is that most dresses have collars. and cuffs nowadays. If the boyish- type is not your style use either the V or square neckline. The three types are equally modish.
 A decidedly effective touch was noticed on tight fitting bodice of an evening gown. The deep decolletage at the back was crossed with tiny band ings of rhinestones. The seven rows of glistening crystals gave pretty finish to the dress.
 The present showings of new modes indicate that the slim silhouette will continue to be the favorite at. least but there is a strong tendency to the flare at the bottom of the skirt. In one model this is attained by two tiered circular seton flounce. Another has two circular flounces below the kneeline and velvet dress has deep shaped flounce flaring from the knee. All three models are in the new straight, loose, beltless effect and are charming dresses.
 Bosom front is not exactly a new feature in tailored blouses but it is seen more frequently in the new dis plays and it has become one of the newest trim in sport dresses. Even nightgowns with the V rolling collars show a set-in pleated bosom button- ing down the front and finished at the bottom with a monogram embroidered tab. A linen dress has plain bosom In contrasting color with drawn. work edge. Sometimes the bosom. which may he long or short is tucked or it is plain while the blouse is tucked. This new type vest is often of a different material or piped in q contrasting color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

i, engine, which he sent to, Watt to be re. paired. This incident turned the young mechanics mind to the study of steam engines and led to improvements which revolutionized the industry of the whole world.
 Among the immortal benefactors of mankind none ranks higher than the Scotchman, who "created the giant which turns with tireless arms the countless wheels of toir' and which made possible the railroad, the steam ship and many other great aids to in dustry '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
CARE OF FLOOR

If tile floor receives proper care from the time it is laid, scrubbing will not be necessary. To clean the floor, which is usually of unglazed tile, use plenty of warm water and change 1t often. Dry thoroughly leaving tiling damp will injure the cement. If you use Il cleansing powder, sprinkle this on the floor instead of adding to the water. Whether you use soap or fine securing powder, it must be thor Oughly removed or in time the floor will have murky appearance.
 Glazed tile which is used for walls isN more easily kept in excellent con ditiOn. It needs only to be washed with warm water and soap. Never use gritty cleaner on glazed tile. In painting walls, the tiled wainscoting may become spattered. Do not try to remove these paint spots with a cleanser that is gritty.
 move the polish and dull tile will be the result Ammonia with soap and water will readily removerthe paint. If the floor is literally besmirched, as is often the case, do not try to remove the dry paint by scrsping. Soak the spots with strong ammonia (not the house hold variety) then sprinkle securing powder on cloth and rub the spots vigorously. Repeat as often as neces sary. After paint has disappeared thoroughly, wash the spots to avoid stains in the tiiing.
 Muriatic acid will remove bad staini from tile as well as from porcelain bati tubs, etc., but it must be we'll diluted tab0ut one part to five parts water is safe) and must be thoroughly rinset off. If left on too long it will remov, the glaze and it will loosen the cemen which holds the tile in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
COURTSHIP DAYS
By BETTY VINCENT

Dear Miss Vincent: For over two years l have been going out steadily with young man whom I adore. He also told me of his love, but at no time has he proposed. Because we have the same friends and have gone about so long together they all think we are en- gagged and often kid us along about get ting married. Even then the young man doesn't propose, and I often won der if he just thinks I understand he means that when he tells he loves me. He is taking a three-year course in banking and maybe he is waiting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
i i FIRST LOCOMOTIVE

James Watt, Scotchman, inventor of the first practical steam engine, was born 1SS years ago in the little town of Greenock, on the Firth of Clyde. His father was builder and contractor and his grandfather a teacher of mathe- matics. Watt received sound elemen- tary education and began working as maker of mathematical instruments,
 his workshop being within the walls of the University of Edinburg. One of the professors had model of a steam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
w. U. VIII Observe Golden
 Jubilee

The following invitations have been ieceived and will be read with interest: 1:
 The Alabama Woman's Christian temperance union requests the honor f your presence at the state Golden tubilee' celebration of the National W. c. T. U., February 8, Tuscaloosa. Alabama.
 Miss Anna A. Gordon, president of the Worlds and National Woman s 2 Christian Temperance union, honor guest 1S74-1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
THE WOMAN. OF TT

Today. when kisses can be taken any time. - j.
 Modern girls don't drop handker- chiefs. Girls did. in the eighteenth cen tury. Whisper it! They carried two handkerchiefs. Que was carefully con eealed in the bodice. The other, fresh and perfumed and fragile, was to be dropped so that the young man might kneel to recover it-and present it to lis lady love-or keep it under his pill low, to dream on. The girls of today don5t bother about double set of handkerchiefs.
 ..Men like. to. do things for girls. The beau of another century carried in his pocket, asafoetida,. scented, for a lady in shysterical attack. That's thoughtful for you! It was what the lady demanded as her right--and re- ceived. Do you modern women know how to faint or how to look pale and interesting and helpless? Of course not. Hence you find the beau of to- day grumbling at taxi fares. Is he al- together at fault?
 You brag of your boldness and your frankness and your bad manners what you call 'modernity yet you complain because men don't want to get married. You look forward with eagerness to leap year and then when it comes you. consider gravely the best way of catching man!
 "If you can't put two and two to- gether( perhaps you can learn to add one and one. If you women will trade just bit of your cleverness at expo sure for cleverness in concealment, if you will trade slang for daintiness, cigarets for delicate skill and subtlety, you may be able to put man back in his place. Man is only simple crea- ture after all.f He wants to worship and protect and adore--and you. in truth, want to be adored and wor. shipped" @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

do my regular work for about two weeks.
 I sent for free sample of cu- ticura Soap and Ointment and in two or three days I could see an improvement. I purchased more and in three weeks 1 was complete ly healed" (Signed) Mrs. Gladys Bowman, R. {, Box B, Johnson City, Tenn. {.
 Daily use of>Cutieura Soap, Oint- ment and Talcum helps to prevent skin troubles.
 sAnpiss xrss by MaA Address: sCaAis9zA iAAsf- aeoEiez, Dept n. Haldsn 60, Haaas Sold everys whses: Soap S5e. Ointmsnt1 . cad soe. raleum zs M Try our new Shaving Stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
A MAIDS MAXIMS
,y MARauERITE MoOEHs MARSHALL

By MARGUERITE MOOERS MARSHALL
 Sometimes cat says Miau Miau!v and sometimes she says "Yes darling. I'm sure you could go about the streets of New York day or night and nobody would ever insult you !"
 When man isn't worrying about how every flapper can afford a fur coat he's torn with anxiety as to how she can live through a cold wave in cobweb silk stockings and collarless frocks.
 It isn't always morbid sentimental ity which prompts woman to intro duce her old beaux to her husband its frequently snug satisfaction in the thought that she put her money on the winning horse. (Only, of course, il wouldn't do to tell him soD
 Truth is one of the domestic eco. monies which men practice too much and women too little.
 When a woman is perfectly willing to forgive a man for what he didn't do, she can never understand why he persists in arguing about his inno cence.
 The perfect wife may be defined as a woman who is the feeder for hel husabnd's good lines instead of the plagiarist of them. $
 Faint heart ne'er won fair lady, and nowadays faintness of the pocketbool is equally fatal to the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

but I have not given her definits answer yet because I do not kn6N what steps to take. Can you help me?
 %. V. A."
 {, There is no law in New York statA against cousins marrying, but it is all ways advisable to marry outside of tho family. It seems to me 1t would bA better to keep your friendship plA- tonic affair. tn .6 s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
LATEST FROM PARIS

PARIS, rrenee4rhs wardrobe ef madem oiselle, no matter how tender hsr years, ds always . subject for careful 1e outfitting of their tiny daughters aeri- ous matter, requiring careful ccnnders, tyne and quite as much forethought as they would devote to their own ward robe As 6 result no little girl m tne whole world cAnesrivsl or even hope to equal the chicness of the weil-dresssa French child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

until he finishes that. Please tell me what I am to do.
 TT. F."
 Wait-that is all any girl can do i; but never allow yourself to plan too securely for the future. Educate yourself along some line just the way the young man is doing in his banking course. Learn to be independent and self-supporting and then you can snap your fingers at Cupid if necessary.
 Dear Miss Vincent: About a year ago two cousins of mine came from South America and are living in my house. l have often taken them to theatres, suppers and dances. One of the girls admires me very much and l also like her. 1 am six months her senior. Last week she asked me if I would like to keep company with her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Pirnples that were very sore. They itched bad ly causing rneto scratch and irritate the affected parts 50 that l could not stand my sleeves to touch my arms. I could not put my hands in water and was unable to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

taurants in Helsingor. and. it's purlieus, and all of them are about as melan- choly as Hamlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31
Mrs. G. Bowman Tells How Cuticura
 Healed Pimples

About two years ago my hands and arms broke out with little, red
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

On the left is shown a tiny jacket and hat of bright green velours de Iaine An appliqued pattern, cut from white flannel, trims both coat and hat. A row Of but tons covered with velours de laine extends down the entire length of the front. while the rolling collar and cuffs are made of black and white rabbit.
 The little girl in the center wears . party froek of light blue crepe de chine. A bertha., dipping in deep point at the left side. Is caught on the shoulder with a bow of silver ribbon. The narrow sash of ribbon ties in . small bow-knot at the right side. Three diaDonsuy placed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Truth is one of the domestic eco. monies which men practice too much and women too little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-31

Faint heart ne'er won fair lady, and nowadays faintness of the pocketbook is equally fatal to the cause.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
REPORT MADE IN
FURNACE DEATH

By United Press

CCOLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. Re
ports of scientists examining charred
remains of Mrs. Addie Wheatsley,
pastors wife whose body was found
in furnace of the Lutheran parsoa-
age in Rexley two weeks ago, We're
turned over to the district attorney
today.
The reports are expected to draw
either of two possible conclusions:
/. That Mrs. Sheatsley died Of
ter her body entered the furnace.
2. That she was dead before her
body entered the furnace.
Due to the improbabiIity any one
could have forced Mrs 6heatsley
through the fourteeninch furnace
door against her viii, conclusion
number one would be a confirmation
Of the contention Of the Rev. Sheats-
ley that the case Is one Of suicide.
In event Of conclusion No. ?. the
mystery probably VIII go down in
history az a perfect crime"
John r. KING, county prosecutor,
/ indicated It may be some time before
( the reports are made public
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
DEPARTMENT or rUBLIC WORKS.


Indianapolis. Ind. Nov. 30. 1924,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given by the Board %
Public Works Of the City of Indianapolis.
Indiana that on the 2Stb day of Novem-
her. 1924 they unanimously adopted
Declaratory Resolution No. 1888. 1924.
for the vacation.
Declaratory Resolution No. 1913. 1924.
Resolved, BY the Board OF Public Works
OF the City Of Indianapolis. Indiana. that
1t is desired and deemed necessary to va
vate part of
MINNESOTA STREET.
From State Avenue
To point 40 feet east.
The proposed vacation being more par.
ticuiarly descrl bed AZ follows:
'Beginning at the intersection Of tbs
south line OF Minnesota Street with tbs
east line of State Avenue: running themes
east, with the south line of Minnesota
Street a distance of 140 feet. to pointi
thence south parallel to the east line OF
State Avenue, distance Of ten feet, to
point. thence west. parallel 10 the south
line Of Minnesota Street, 10 the east line
of State Avenue; thence north with tbs
east line Of State Avenue a distance OF
10 feet. to the place of beginnng
The property beneticially or iniuriously
affected by the proposed vacation. being
the abuttiug property.
The Board OF Public Works of said city
has fixed Friday. Dec. 10 1924 as date
upon which reInonstrauces may be fled
or presented by persons interested in. OF
affected by said proposed vacation as
above described. and on said day at 2
O'clock o. m said board viii meet at jts
office for the purpose OF hearing and CON
siderng any circumstances which may
have been fied or presented. and for the
purpose OF taking final action thereon
Such actions shall be final and conclusive
upon all persons.
CHARLES r. COFFIN.
w H. FREEMAN
NJ. J. SPENCER,
Board OF Public Worka. City OF Indian.
gpslis. .-.-..Aaszz
Dec. l. 8. 1884,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
Austin and Marie les Jean. 1910


Richard johnson. ~. St Vincent hospi-
tai pertonitis
Emma McWunams, "a, Deaconess hos
dital perit0nti5.
Frank Alonzo Ryker. II. 1924 Laurel,
uremi1.
Anna o. Edis, 90. 1905 Meredith. peri
toniis.
John Franc, 20 Deacouess hospital.
chronic interstitial nephritts
Marsery Jean Robson 3 months. 3716
Robson broncho pneumonia
Laura Good, rs, 1910 Boulevard P1..
George W. Fear. 70. 3e43 N Emerson.
uremia.
Richard Herr. TO city hospital arterio~
sclerosis.
Dayton Dinkins, 81, city hospital lobar
pneumonia.
Winifred N. Martin. 21&1 Dexter. lobar
pnuem0nia.
Alonzo Stewart. 2, city hospital. diph-
iberia.
Genev1sve Hayes, months, 28S1 ".
Delaware. hroneh0. pneumonia
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
EDUCATORS WILL
CONVENE DEC. Il.


Wide range Of subjects will be dis
cussed At the eighteenth annual con-
vention of the National Society for
Vocational Education to be held at
the Lincoln and Claypool, Dec. IL,
II and 10.
Prominent educators. business and
professional men will participate
Large number Of Indiana speakers
are scheduled.
Among speakers from other
States win be John J. tigert, United
States commissioner Of education,
Washington. D. G., who VIII talk
on "A Comprehensive Program Of
Education; Thomas z. Johnson,
Michigan State superintendent OF
public instruction; J. ". BRIDGES.
State superintendent Of agricultural
education Of Oklahoma L. A. Hart
ley. State supervisor Of trade and
industrial education Of Nebraska,
and Matthew Mol. Washington, D.
c., vice president American Fedora
ton Of Labor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02

EV7ITH only 1882 marriage
WI licenses issued to date in
- 1924 by County Clerk
Albert II. Losche, it is certain
the total for the year will be
the lowest since 1918.
Records in Losche's office
show 1920 the banner year, with
5,654 licenses sold. 1t was a
poor year for marriage in 1921.
though, the first year Of the
financial depression following
the boom times of 1919 and
1920. Only Ais licenses were
issued in 1921.
The clerk sold 1921 in 1922,
and 4,604 in 1928
November this time has been
especially slim, with only 327
weddings authorized. This was
nine more than in November OF
1921, however; 1926 saw 488
sold. and in 1923 1856 couples
We're granted certificates.
81 still maintain the falling
off is due to unemployment"
said the clerk, But it may be
just the tendency Of the times"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
Wholesale Meat Prices


Beef--NatIve steer carcasses 500 TO
500 pounds. 81 a zoe; steer fores. IN
der carcass 4c: minds over, Sc; native
hcifers. 300 TO 40 pounds 10 y q - 4 c;
hctcr kinds &c over carcass fores nm
der, Ic, cows. 400 TO 700. ga 1904 G;
cows. fores same as carcass kinds. over
carcass. 1c.
Fresh Nutton-sheep, lie; spring
lamb. - @ 24c.
Fresh Veal arcasses No. 1, 10 10 200
pounds. ga l035c. hind Quartera. &c over
carcasses; lores. &c under carcasaes.
Smoked Meats and Lard
Hsms-Sukar cured first quality. 10
10 pounds 25c; 10 to IL pounds, 23 u c:
IA 10 LIS pounds % &c.
Fancy Breakfast Bscou--Three to 4
pounds average, 33c, 8 10 7 pounds aver
sausages-Frankfurters 1910; bo-
logna. IL L cT II izc.
Dried Beef-Outside, geo: inside, az Il c;
knuckles. 25c.
Lard-Tlerces FIRST quality. 17%c; sec
ond quality, 1854 Gl1Tt4c.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
Con Mons Tp Evidence

Miss Ruth Wilson. "a, OF 725 N
Delaware St. was arrested on a
blind tiger charge today by Lieut..
Stoddard, who said she threw away
a bottle Of gin. The bottle was
broken, but Stoddard was able to
mop up some evidence. Miss Iona
Williams, alias Bohanon. 3d. same
address. was charged with yagrancyo
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
Many Say They Are Healed

When the Rev. r r. Bosworth
who IS conducting a series ~ s"rv-
Ices at Cadie Tabernacle. asked those
who had been cured by falth-heaans
during The meetings, 10 step forward
Monday night during "A sermon ON
Healing" many responded
Each named his malady and told
Of being healed About 1900 were
ia the audience.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
OWN RELIGIOUS IDEA
Colorcd Woman Undergoing Forty
Day fast.
3y United Press

RU United Press
RICHMOND. Ind. Dec Mrs.
Netde Watkins. colored. was near
ing the half way mark today Of a
forty-day fast in response to a call
ing from God"
Since Nov. IA no food has passed
her lips and only an occasional sip
Of water to wash her mouth
Mrs. Watkins started on her ah.
stinence about two years ago, when
she quit eating meat. Last April
She reduced her fare to one meal a
dQy. She belongs to no church or
cult and her religious ideas are her
own
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
FURNACE


BV Times Npsci0}
WTNpFALL. Ind. Dec. 2.-Dr. f.
7. Corn was suffering from serious
scalds on the right side and arm re
celved in an explosion Of "a hot
water heating plant At The Christian
Church parsonage here. Dr. Corn
was assisting HYil Rife in preparing
the furnace for the arrival If ths
new minister, the Rev Syfers. The
explosion wrecked the furnace.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
City Economy Order Given

Notice To all city departments to
reduce their purchases to the mini
mum in December, has been sent out
by Ray Wright, city purchasing
agent, in a final attempt to make
money on hand to meet all bills at
the close OF the fiscal year, Dec. 81.
Wright has called on city creditors
to present billa immediately
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
CLOTHING TRADE NORMAL


The weather this year has not
been favorable for the development
Of an unusual demand for Clothing.
local dealers assert. The mild win
ter Il 1923 left the majority Of mer-
chants with large stocks Of heavy
weight garments and the late spring
marie the movement Of women's ap-
Darel decidedly sluggish
Prices are in some cases lower.
but III tine majority of cases they are
fully steady with last years level
Production naturally aligned itself
with distribution the greatest re-
cesSion being IN mems overccats.
macl5inaws and leather vests. and
in some instances throughout the
country. it is as much as % per
cent behind last years production.
according TO Duns Review
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
ASKS DISCHARGE REASON

George Woodland, 800 Ogden St,
today sought a conference with
Mayor Shank to learn why he was
discharged as assistant street com
missioner in charge Of sewers Mon
day.
Woodland said he was discharged
by Street Commissioner Martin j.
Hyland.
Politicians said Woodland was
mot in step" politically with the adj
minIstration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02
PIPE BLAMED FOR DEATH
Aged Invalid Burned to Crisp i'm
Wheel Chair.

bV LWFFtb IFt6E
TIT. WAYNE, Ind, Dec. p
Fire starting from sparks from hts
pipe caused the death Of Aiphonse
Robbs. IS, an invalid, Mt his home
here Monday. according to the
coroner's verdict today
Robbs was alone in the home st
the time and was seated in a wheel
chair. His body was burned almost
beyond recognition when fremen
broke down the door and entered
the room.
The fire was extinguished before
much damage was done to the house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-02

Parent Teachers Association Of
Whittier School No. 50. viii give a
bazar, Thursday from 10 a. m. to
3 D. m. at branch library No. 6,
Rowland and Commerce AYES. Mrs.
Logan Hughes, 1928 Cross DIR. Wood
ruff Place. president, said today. Mrs.
c. II. Berry, 791 East Dr. Wood
Fa9 Place. is In charge