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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-09-05

ideal candidate from the wet standpoint
is the one who plans to limit enforcement
work to the assessment of fines against
liquor law violators. In other words, they
want candidates who in making their en-
torcement promises say it with fines and
not with padlocks or Jail sentences.
Battle Affects Whole State
Although the dry battlefront is limited
to districts in which the legislative fight is
still unsettled and counties with non-en-
forcement candidates for the office of
states attorney, the fight is statewide in
its Importance. Accordingly the dry forces
of the entire state must mobilize in sup
port of the Anti-Saloon League to pre-
vent victory for the VETS on election
day. If vets are elected to the legisla-
ture from uncertain districts it will mean
a serious blow to all districts in the state
including those where the legislative
contest was settled in the primaries. If
the vets win majority by winning leg
islative contests in the uncertain districts
they will repeal the state law which af-
fects the entire state. This is so simple
and SO self evident that a statement Of
the fact seems almost unnecessary. And
yet there are hundreds of strong drys
throughout Illinois who think the legis-
lativc fight is over because the drys won
IN their own districts in the primaries.
The fight for dry states attorney is also
OF. vital statewide concern. If the vets
can point to non-enforcement in various
parts of the state it gives them basis
for their statewide wet propaganda
Duty of Drys TO Fight
Accordingly it is the plain duty of the
drys in all parts of the state to cooperate
with their state organization in order to
win local victories of statewide impor-
tance. In counties and districts where
wet candidates are opposing dry candi-
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-09-05
WET FORCES PLAN BATTLES
AGAINST ENFORCEMENT LAW
Publicity and Organization Two
Chief Weapons Brought
Into Service
FORM LOCAL BRANCHES OF
WET ASSOCIATION
Old Liquor Crowd Directing Fight
Against Dry Law; Plan
Statewide Action

A desperate drive to elect a wet ma
jority to the Lower House in the next
legislature and constant campaign of
wet propaganda are two OF the chief
items i'll the program of the liquor in
terests OF Illinois. These two objectives
are emphasized in their public meetings
and in their published statements. The
third important part oil the wet PLAN sell
dom mentioned publicly, is the election
of enforcement officials not in sympathy
with prohibition. By influencing the
election OF wet states attorneys, judges,
sheriffs and even members of boards of
supervisors, the liquor interests hope to
prevent the effective enforcement of pro-
hibition. Those in charge of the STRAIT
egy of the vets will know that prohibit
ton poorly enforced is the best argu-
ment that the can ase for the restora-
tion of the license system. During the
past few months local branches of the
Association Opposed to the Prohibition
Amendment have been formed in many
OF the leading cities of Illinois.
Springfield Vets Organize
The Springfield organization of the
vets was formed on the evening of July
28 following public mass meeting in
the Elks Auditorium At this meeting
representative of the wet association
introduced by the chairman as Mr.
Theile, of Chicago, stated the purpose of
the -prohbitionists as follows:
"The Anti-Saloon League has sue
cessfu1 organization. Prohibition was
put on the books, not by the will of the
people but by congressman who be,
trayed their constituents We owe the
law to the wet districts because the vot-
ers were unorganized to combat the work
of the Anti-Saloon League. 1 am sat-
isfed that the organization here will
have a rapid growth. We can get one
or two thousand members. There are
men of means in this city who feel on
this question as we do. They will give
substantial contributions il we cam start
on right basis. The mohey will stay
in Springfield 1t will be used for pub
leity and organization. There are two
lines of work we must do One is pub
lcity. The drys are in the papers
nearly all the time. They have Won
derful publicity department. They take
up lot OF space in the papers. I was
told that both papers here are dry. That
is not 50. They are neither wet nor dry.
If the liberal element does anything of
news value they will put it in the paper.
Publicity is the great power we must
use. The second thing we must do is
(CnrA;n,.ad ~. ~ o.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-09-05
Contest Centered Where Primaries
Left Result Uncertain; Bat
tie Intense There
STATES ATTORNEY FIGHTS
OF STATEWIDE IMPORT
Anti-Saloon League Mobilizing
Drys of the Whole State For
Decisive Conflict

lhe Anti-Saloon League is in the midst
OF an intensive campaign leading up 10
the election on November a. Ever since
TIE primaries, district superintendents and
field representatives of the League have
been active III various districts organizing
the voters. The election of dry Congress
men of substantial majority to both
houses of the Illinois legislature is now
the chief objective of the dry forces.
Ever since the roll call on wet and dry
measures in the last session of the legis-
lature the wet forces have worked inces-
sanity to capture the legislature next
time. With dry majority of only two
in the lower house they saw a chance to
break thro~.gh the dry lines and gain con-
troll of The law-making machinery of the
state. Repeal of the Illinois Prohibition
Act and all other enforcement legislation
Is the purpose of the VETS il they can
succeed in their drive for wet legislative
majority
Many Uncertain Districts
The chief wet and dry battle took place
on primary election day when legislative
candidates were nominated The pri-
maries were conclusive in all but dozen
or SO districts of the state But in the
uncertain districts, of which there are
enough to swing legislative control to
either the wet or the dry side the battle
will be intense from now until election
day The dry voters of these districts
are being informed as to the attitude of
the legislative candidates on the enforce
ment question and every effort is being
made to get the largest possible vote out
for the dry candidates.
The States Attorney Fight
In quite a number of the counties of
the state the wet and dry battle centers
about the election Of S tates attorneys.
The states attorney, as the chief enforce
ment officer in each county, holds the
most important county office i'll relation
to enforcement. Accordingly the wet
forces are very active in their efforts to
elect states attorneys who can be de-
pended upon to make things easy for liq-
uor law violators. In counties where
prohibition sentiment predominates the
vets are making their fight under cover
and their candidates usually promise pub
licly that they will enforce the law. The
vets are shrewd enough to know that an
out and out wet running on a non-en-
forcemcnt platform could not be elected.
Therefore they give their support to can
didates who are not quite wet enough to
be defeated but not dry enough to act
aggressiyely against law breakers. The
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1924-09-05
VOTEi
Chicago Herald and Examiner)

(Chicago Herald and Examiner)
If you are patriotic American
citizen there is pledge you ought
to take. It is:
Il pledge myself to vote at the
coming election. But I can't vote
if I don't register. Therefore, l
pledge myself to register and to
make that registration good with
my vote
A Stacker vote is not a patriotic
vote!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
MRS. DINSMORE HONORS MRS. STOTT AT TEA

Mrs. Marvin A. Dinsmore entertain ed at tea at her home on North High lands Saturday afternoon from to 6, honoing her sister, Mrs. A. c. Stott, of Chattanooga. The lower floor of the Dinsmore home was lovely with a pro- fusion of pink roses in silver baskets and bowls. The dining table was at tractively arranged with a Venetian lace cover over pink and adorned by large basket of pink roses, with the pink tulle bow. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. w. G. Leslie and Mrs. J. P. Hibler. The receiving line was composed of Mrs. Dinsmore, Mrs. Stott, Mrs. Clifton N. Winston, Miss Lillian Gregory, Miss H. Velmon Supple.
 Vocal selections were rendered by Mrs. T. w. Simmons, Mrs. $. o. Kim brough, Mrs. E. B. Heiser and Mrs. J. NJ. Guffin.
 Mrs. Stott wore sleeveless gown of Airedale crepe rOmaine, beaded in bronze 6eads. Her corsage was of sweet peas and roses.
 Mrs. Dinsmore's gown was of biege crepe r0maine with baby Irish trim ming. Her corsage was sweet peas. and fern Dainty refreshments carrying out the color scheme were served by Misses Alma Deas, Helen Crane, Vir- ginia Griffin and Lillian Chambers.
 About hundred guests called dur ing the afternoon. Mrs. Stott was for merly Miss Kathleen Brock. She was a student of Birmingham Southern and a member of the Jefferson County High school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
F etc Day Compton
 Seminary

The outstanding social event of the commencement season at the seminary was the beautiful Alumnae Fete on Saturday afternoon. At 4 o'clock the guests began to arrive-girls of 9 years ago, 20, 10, but still seminary girls thrilled with the thought of re turning again, to their Alma Mater and mingling with the friends of other days.
 The scene was brilliant beyond de scription. The green lawn, the rose GOV cred pergola, the shrubs and flowers, with the vine-clad portico of Under wood ball formed a picturesque back ground.
 In the receiving line was first of. all, Miss Hattie Norton, principal of the seminary, who delights to welcome back home her girls of other years. Assisting her were Miss Barbara Ran som, president of the alumnae; Fannie Dobbs McDonald, and Sara Vann Hen nigan, vice president; Carrie Lee Pugh, corresponding secretary; Erin Holcombe, recording secretary; Nelle Maddox, treasurer, and as honorees of the occasion the graduates of 1924. These last seemed duly impressed with the facC that they were lnlUapeu lnIo and old and honorable order, the Alumae Association of the Louie Compton seminary.
 Many forms of entertainment were offered the guests. From the music room came strains of the pipe organ music, by the organ pupils of Mrs. Carol Wilson Foster. The company viewed with delight the interpretative dances by the groups of girls from Miss Barbara Ransom's classes. The Iris dance by Misses Hartley, Hill house, Swigart, Lobb, Cordray and White, the Amarayllis by Misses De negre and Ireland, the Dawn dance by Misses Banks, Rushton, Lee, Fox and Oliver, and the Pierrot and Pierrette fantasy by Misses Cooper and Moul- ton were lovely and artistic and were warmly applauded.
 An interesting feature of the aft ernoon was the class-day program of the seniors of 1924. Following an es- ta blished custom of the school the class presented with due ceremony, as their memorial, the gray concrete,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

pagoda, the lawn benches, the stately urns, and best of all the old time sun dial, with the inscription, >.I count but sunny hours"
 After the march and song Mary Ray Dobyns, president of the class. in few earnest words begged Miss Nor ton to accept the gift with the love and loyalty of the girls of 1924. Miss Morton showed real feeling as she re- eeived the memorial in the name of the seminary, and assurd the girls that their names should live in her. heart as well as on the marble tablet. A pretty feature of the ceremony was the rose planting when each member of the class planted rose by pillar of the pagoda. The Alma Mater song was the closing number of the class day exercises.
 A most popular place during the aft ernoon was the pergola, the gift of the class. of 1922, where Misses Cooper, Inez, Sims and Swalley, visiting alumnae of that class presided over the punch bowl of delicious frappe.
 In the dining room Misses Lillian Pugh, Rutledge Stevens, Helen Ewing, Winifred Morris, Adelia Brasfield. Mar ie Moulton and Fannie Acher served a dainty buffet luncheon of Nunnally's from a table centered and decorated with the Jalumnae flowers, sweet peas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
INTERPRETATIONS WEDDING CEREMONY

A very sweet ceremony was solemn. ized in the, parlors of the First Meth odist church on Thursday evening, May 20, at [ o'clock by Dr. Greene, when Miss Esther Myrtle Dodds was united in marriage to Mir. Herbert Peyton Roquemore. attended by MT. and Mrs. B. Battle, in the presence of only Mrs. Esther Dodds, mother of the bride. and Mrs. J. NJ. Roquemore, mother of tbe groom. The impressive ring ceremony was used.
 The bride wore a lovely satin canton dress and cape with mah jongg effect in brown and gold embroideries and brown accessories, carrying q beautiful cor sage of pink rosebuds and valley lilies.
 The bride is one of the most charm ing and popular members of the younger set, while the groom, though very young, is well known in the business circles of the city.
 ~~ They left immediately for points in the northeast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
GRIFFIN-HODGSON
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

An event of Saturday afternoon, talk ing place at 2 80 o'clock, was the mar ridge of Miss Dolly Griffin and Mir Lester R. Hodgson at the home of Mir, and Mrs. J. F. Milton on South Side in the. presence of few relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Emmtit Griffin. matron of honor, was attractive in tan silk crepe. She carried bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Two flower girls were dressed lovely in delicate shades The bride. wearing a most becoming grey travelling suit with hat and other apparel to match, carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. An elab- crate altar surrounded with tiers of palms, with a backing of greens and candelabra, each holding nine burn ing tapers was prepared in the spacious living room of the Milton home.
 Miss Cecil Cobb, assisted by Miss Willadean Bearden at the piano. sang beautifully. II Love You Truly" and to the strains of Lohengrins wedding march, the matron of honor and the flower girls, the Misses Margaret Bitz and Edna Earl Griffin, preceded the bride down flight of winding steps, at the foot of which she was met by her brother. Mir. Joe Lee Griffin, who conducted her to the altar. They were closely followed by the groom and Mir. R. W. Bitz, best man. The Rev. w. B. Faust of East Lake Methodist church then performed the ring cere- mony.
 Miss Pearl Milton kept the brides book. The honeymoon is being spent in New Orleans, La. after which the couple will return to their Birmingham home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
MRS. BITE HONORED MISS GRIFFIN

Mrs. R w Bitz entertained Friday evening delightfully."- With a miscella- neous shower at hef home on Prince ton avenue, West Rnd, honoring Miss Dolly Griffin, bride-elect
 The home was beautiful in its deco ratiOns of cut flowers and potted plants carrying a color scheme of green and pink. Suitable contests for the occasion were thoroughly enjoyed.
 Later in the evening, little Miss Mar garet Crenshaw pulled a large paper crepe covered wagon into the living room from which appeared little Miss Margaret Bitz representing a fairy and presented the gifts to the bride-elect, assisted by little Miss Crenshaw.
 Miss Vera Beard served punch throughout the evening. At a late hour an ice course was served to ap- prOximately thirty guests.
 MIR. AND MRS. ZEAL
 TO BE AT HOME
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Feal will be at home, 2315 Avenue F, Ensley, Sunday afternoon. June 1, in honor of the Bar Mitzva of their son, Nathaniel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
GRADUATION CLASS MARTIN, SCHOOL BANQUET

One or the most delightful affairs ever given at Martin school was the banquet rendered to the graduating class and teachers by the School Improve ment association, on Thursday, May 2S.
 After the graduation exercises, the guests were invited to the lunch room, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion in lavender and white, the class colors. Lovely baskets and vases of lavender and white sweet peas were placed at intervals on the tbales, and tiny lavender baskets and hand painted cards marked each place. A de- hclous four-course luncheon was served, the girls of the junior eighth grade waiting on the guests.
 Mary Shew, the class president. called on each member of the class to give his or her ambition in life. Much amusement was caused by this feature She then introduced the speakers. Professor Banks, Professor Smith and Miss Williamson, who each spoke n few words of counsel and announcement to the pupils who are leaving Martin for high school.
 A pleasing feature of the occasion was the presentation of a lovely cluster ot American Beauty roses to one of the teachers, Miss Lucille Jones, another graduate" who is leaving Martin to teach in Phillips High. Mrs. E. c. Horton in presenting the flowers paid a tribute to Miss Jones ability and of service in Martin school, and voiced the regret of the community in having to relinquish her services. Miss Jones expressed her appreciation of the love. ly gift and her own regret at leaving friends of such long standing.
 In addition to the graduating class, the teachers, and Professor Banks, Mrs Earl Cline, the retiring president of the association, and Mrs. Hewlette Ans ley, the new president were guests of the occasion.
 Much credit for the success of the banquet is due the committee, who made the arrangements. It was composed as follows: Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Me Comsey, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Gale. Mrs. Cline and Mrs. Horton, assisted by Miss Harmon, head of domestic science department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
BRACELETS OF IVORY

Novelty jewelry has come to be looked upon as an essential part of the smart costume. It is worn not with intent to deceive or to be considered as real, but for the purpose of providing an accent of color. Among the novel; ty bracelets are those madeN of small ovals of ivory separated at intervals with colored heads. They are arranged. in three strands caught together cnd are unusually attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
WEEKEND PARTY
 AT SALTERS CAMP

Miss Frances Haley, Miss Margaret Simmons, Miss Eugenia Perry, Miss Mildred Love, Miss Katherine Andrews Mir. Carlton Williott, MT. Ray Haley, Mrs. Smith Haley, MT. James Smiley, Mir. Leon Andrews and MT. and Mrs. H. E. Haley spent last weekend. at Salter's camp on the Warriro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Re. move Them With Othine-
 

DOuOAO OA6GAA
 This preparation for the removal of freckles is so successful in removing freckles and giving clear, beautiful complexion that it, is sold under guar antee to refund the money if it fails. Don't hide your freckles under a veil ; get an ounce of Othine and remove chem. Even the first few applications should show a wonderful improvement, some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength Othine; it is this that is sold on the money back guarantee.
 Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
Buffet Luncheon Given For Bride
 AndHerF nends

Mrs. L. A. Keene was hostess Friday at a. luncheon for Miss Gertrude Wood, a bride-elect. Twenty-Five friends, i'm cludipg the bridal party were present The color scheme followed the color plan to be used by the bride at her wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01

Members of the faculty mingled with the guests with a graceful hospitality. Among the many happy features were the hearty expressions of continued loyalty and interest uttered by the alumnae and echoed and re-echoed in the dear old adumnae song. As the eve ming shadows heightened the sS'old girls said regretful farewells, with 2 hope of meeting again in 1925.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
RAMSEY-SNIITH WEnDING ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Abner Smith of Daphne has an- nounced the marriage of her daughter Dicie Zermanet, to MT. James s. Ram sey, the wedding having been quietly solemnized Saturday, May 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
YARBROUGH-STACEY
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Thelma Stacey to MT. George Yarborugh was quietly solemnized Tuesday afternoon at Z o'clock at the Psi Delta fraternity house at Howard college in the pres ence of few friends and the immediate relatives of the two families.
 The living rooms were attractively l decorated in garden flowers and the i improvised altar was banked with a profusion of smilax, roses and sweet peas.
 Previous to the ceremony Master Harold Johnson played .Schubert's Sere- made on his violin, accompanied by Miss Naufleet Sudduth at the piano, who also played the wedding march.
 Miss Ruby Little attended the bride as maid of honor and was becomingly gowned in orchid georgette and picture hat to match with cOrsage of sweet peas and oroses. She entered with Mir. Jep Derby, who served as best man.
 The bride, attired in a travelling suit of midnight blue with accessories in tan and wearing corsage bouquet of Kill larney roses and valley lilies entered with the groom.
 The nuptial VOWS were said with Rev. J. c. Stivender, pastor of Ruhama Bap- tist church, officiating. -
 Misses Frances McNeil, Maud Stacey, Jewel Graves and Kathleen Sloan in frocks of pastel shades held the rib- bons forming the aisle for the bridal party while Messrs. MacHardy, Roy Shelton, Clyde Warren and Claude Brewster served as ushers.
 Both of the young people are very popular in the Howard college circle, Mrs. Yarbrough being a member of the Delta Gamma Sigma sorority and MT. Yarbrough, of the Psi Delta fraternity and each having had many honors in their college career.
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Yarbrough left for a short wedding trip after which they will be at home with the brides mother, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-01
MISS THOMAS HONORS MISS ANNIE LEE

A delightful courtesy was extended to a bride-to-be of Monday evening. when Miss Lucy Thomas entertained Saturday with luncheon at the Coun- try club.
 An arrangement of pink and orchid sweet peas and roses centered the table, around which the guests were seated, being Miss Annie Lee, Mrs. Walter K. Dean, Mrs. James Lee, Miss Minnie Lee, Mrs. John Meriwether of Selma, and Miss Margaret Pruden of Rome, Georgia.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
YOUNGSTERS CRASH GATE
AT BIRMINGHAM'S GAMES

In the gift of Munger Field and
Bowl to Birmingham-Southe Uni
versity of the late r. S. Munger. one of
the south's greatest philanthropists.
was contained. it is now learned. a
curious stipulation. Here it is:
TT is further understood and
agreed that by your acceptance of this
gift that you agree that any white
child IA years of age or under shall
be admitted free to see any and all
games, enterta tainments or contests
that are held on Munger Field in
organization"
Evening star., 1924-08-24
MORAN BECAME GRID
COACH BY AIDING SON

Charles Moran. who has been re-
leased from his fve-year coaching
contract at Centre College to take the
Job OF coaching Bucknell's foot ball
team. is a unique figure in college
coaching ranks.
Moran is a big league umpire.
Some seven years ago his son Tom
was playing on the Centre College
foot ball team. Long student of
foot ball. Moran left his farm to help
Coach Myers train Tom and the other r
players.
The next year he coached the team
regularly. at a salary reported to
have been $500 for the season. In
1919 he continued at salary of
$500. That was tho year that Centre
defeated West Virginia after the
Mountaineers had showed Princeton
under, rs to o.
In 1920 Moran's salary was raised
to 500. Then came all the big Jumps
In foot bali coaches pay, and Moran
was offered places by several south
ern colleges. He elected to remain
at Centre for $500
With all this record back of him
there wasn't much that President
Montgomery of Centre could do but
send him on with blessings, when
Moran asked for a release from his
contract so that he could go to
Bucknell.
Copyright, 1921