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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

The mistake was in trying to make tho cabinet an oil-burner when it is designed foI gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

Bills to liberalize the Vols.aad act seem to be multiplying almost as fast as the per- centage of alcohol would if any of them were enacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

It seems that Major Martins frigid ex-
 perience did not develop a case of cold feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

It looks as if the hardest problem congress has to solve is the enactment of some im- portant laws that will get by presidential vetoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

A contemporary says that every politician should carefully weigh his words. That is heavy responsibility upon the large percentage of ght-weights in the profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

The reported shortage of iron might be partially relieved in Germany by collecting the multitudinous war medals and working them over,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

Why should a president visit the circus, when he has congress?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

An Inlline Mabel: Lizzie COburn says Jerry Muekle- pate came very near proposing to her the other night"
 Peggy: ''That sof" Mabel 'Yes, he told her there was but ton off his coat."--Harry J. Williams. Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

A Lesson in Algebra A equals boy, B equals girl, c equals chaperone, A plus B plus 0 equals misery, A plus B minus c equals happiness.
 Florence Dias.
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Twenty Years Ago (By George s. Chappell)

wonder who remembers
 Those things called ''chestnut-bells," That used to fasten with a pin Upon our coat-lapels, And when some fellow told joke That we had heard before, We used to tinkle on our bells And everyone would roar. And then there was another craze, When chestnut-bells were over, That had us pop-eyed for a while, A game called "Pigs-in- Clover" They sold them by the million then; It sure was going strong, When suddenly we dropped the thing And all took up Ping-Pong. Each stunt in turn we thought the best, Each puzzle, game or bell, But whether things like that will last, Is something none can tell. And, maybe, twenty years from now Wen hear the same old song: Remember how we all went nuts, That year, about Nah Jong" From Our Own Infant.ry Drill Regulations Bobby, age seven, had just been told by the older boys at school that there wasn't any Santa Claus. He came home righteously in- dignant and demanded the truth. "No, Bobby" said his mother, "there isn't any Santa Claus. Mother and Daddy play Santa Claus and buy your presents Well, then," retorted Bobby, If there isn't any Santa Claus, want to know the truth about this old bird you call the Stork. Mrs. Lillian BeaEley.
 Success BOotlegger "To what do you attribute your wonderful success in businessT Pickpocket: ITO the fact that I've always injected the personal touch into each trans action."--R. Jay.
 Our National Anthem
 Little drops of water
 Little grains of sand
 Make the resort hotels
 Charge to beat the band
 -J Sutton StemmAn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

DisiIlusioned
 (By Griff Crawford) Oh, trim, the form of the lady fair Proceeding me down the street. noted the chic from the bobbed hair To the grace of her well.shod feet; l sensed the joy of a quiet place With dinner served just for two Butt almost died when you turned your face For Grandmother dear--it was you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

Members of the young fry sometimes get hardboiled. They need roasting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

Our National Anthem Little drops of water Little grains of sand Make the resort hotels Charge to beat the band
 -J. Sutton StemnAn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

FREDERICK l. THOMPSON. ... PRESIDENT
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
LETTER OF APPRECIATION.

Having completed a very successful
year financially and in many other
for Christ, I am more then apprecia-
ing my success largely to the loyalty
and generosity of the many white
citizens of this city.
This, in itself shows that they have
been and are friends to me and my
church, therefore, 1 am taking this
method to express my great apprecia-
ton to them and am asking that it,
(gratefulness) will be accepted in the
manner I wish to convey and that is,
in all sincerity and humbleness of
heart. Again I thank you.
R. S. STANSBURY,
622 Cedar Street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
Miss Louise Hayward
WEEDS In Baltimore

Miss Louise Hayward, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip c. Hayward, of
the Mel Mar apartments, Baltimore,
was married Monday, April 21st to
Stuart Smith, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William r.. Smith, at st. Luke's P. E.
Church Baltimore.
The bride was gowned in white
silk crepe with white hat, carried
shower bouquet of lilies of valley
and her only attendant was her sister,
Miss Sarah Hayward, who was dress
ed in pale blue crepe with hat to
match.
A wedding breakfast was served to
the immediate families after the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left for
Bermuda for a honeymoon trip Sof
two weeks.
Miss Mary Hayward, Of this city,
aunt of the bride attended the we'd
ding.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
"UncLe Jacob" Stevenson
Susfai7s Fractured Rib

Jacob E. Stevenson fell, on Friday
of last week, while attempting to get
into an auto, and sustained fractur-
ed rib from which he has been quite
sufferer ever since.
Mr.. Stevenson was attending fu-
neral at the time of the accident. His
foot slipped from the running board
of his car, the same being made slip
perry by the falling rain. AS he
struck the ground his chest pressed
upon flash light he carried in his
pocket and this caused the fractured
rib.
He is rapidly on the mend, however,
which will be glad news for his many
friends. "Uncle Jacob" is desevedly
popular with the entire community,
and everybody is wishing him rapid
recovery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Mrs. Robley Parsons is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Marion Duncan.
Mrs. J. Casey Wilson, of Cheriton,
Va, spent part of last week with Mr..
and Mrs. ELMER Downes.
DR.. Paul NJ. Pearson was dinner
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
W. Veasey on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Robert Dexter, and Mr.. Eugene
Veasey have returned to Baltimore,
after spending the Easter holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Veasey.
Miss Elizabeth Powell, Of Sails
bury, Nd, is making visit to her
niece Mrs. J. Edwin Powell, Walnut
street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
COKESBURY NEWS.

Mr.. J. Lee Carey made business
trip to Salisbury Wednesday,
Rev. Mr.. Woodell, of Stockton, was
calling on old friends of this neigh
borhood Wednesday.
Harold H. Gibbons, Jr., fter attend
ing the funeral of his mother, return
to his work, with a Virginia Con-
struction Company, near Richmond.
Mrs. Ralph Mills and little Miss
Doris Mills of Milford, Del, spent
the Easter holidays with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Patter-
son.
William Evans and Harry Cottman
from the University of Maryland, and
Miss Louise Gibbons, of the State
Normal School have returned to their
schools after spending the Easter
holidays with their parents.
Mr.. George F. Patterson received
a telegram the first of the week that
his brother of near Lexington, Va,
was critically ill land before he was
able to get started to see him, a sec
end message was received that he was
dead.
Mr.. J. A. Holland, who was par
alysed several weeks ago, seems some
brighter, but his right side is entire
ly helplessyxc cannot move hand nor
foot. A trained nurse is with him all
the time. His many friends wish him
a speedy recovery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
To The Physicians Of Wor-
cester County.

A County Physician will be ap-
pointed during the month of May for
Worcester County. We will be glad
to receive applications for this po-
s..tion regardless Of your political af-
filiations. In making application
please answer the following ques-
tons:
1. What school did you graduate
from?
2. The length of your school term ?
3. What year did you graduate :?
4. What general hospital expert
ence have you?
5. What experience have you had
in contagion?
s. How many years Of general
practice?
Very sincerely yours,
Board of County Commissioners
of Worcester County.
BY John w. Mumford President.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
VAUDEVILLE AT EMPIRE.

In addition to the regular feature
picture at the Empire Theatre this
Friday night, there will be three high
class acts Of. vaudeville. Sensational
and comedy acts. Admission 1Oc and
80 cents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
BOYS WEEK
Continued from page y

\SOAtihuOu AAVAA Pe~SS -
and instructive as we'll. This will be
concluded with motion picture.
The committee in charge request
that all boys meet at the second floor
Of the Peninsula Building at Z P. M.
Sunday evening for the church SER
vices. Boys between the ages of IL
and Is are especially requested to at
tend all of these functions. A COM
mittee from the Rotary Club will es-
cort them to church from this meet
ing place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HOLD REGULAR MEETING
Many Bills Approved And Ordered
Paid AT Meeting Held On
Tuesday Last

The commissioners for Worcester
county held their regular meeting
last Tuesday at which the full men,
bership reported present. The follow
ing bills were approved and ordered
paid:
J. Fred Corbin, lumber and work,
roads and bridges, $92.38.
Frank Hastings, hauling tractor
and truck roads, $500.
Sam West lumber for roads, $11O.
r. C. Dennis lumber for roads,
$60.3O.
A. c. Riley, wood for Court House,
$73.12.
c. H. Burbage, work on roads,
$4,000.
Jesse P. Turner, work on roads,
$1,000.
J. w. Holland, work and supplies
for roads, $3.50.
Thomas Ballard, work building row
boat McMaster's Ferry $500.
Thomas T. Mason, work Roads,
$4,000.
William T. Mason, work on roads,
$4,000.
Ohio L. Sturgis, work, roads, $60.O5
Sewell j. Birmingham, work, roads,
(November) $500.
J. H. Perdue, work and supplies for
road machinery, $1,000.
DR.. Ira C. Tyndall, examination
John H. Hastings, $500.
Sam Selby, work roads, $500.
Standard Oil Co. oil and gas, $27.5O
S. A. Birmingham, work on roads,
$500.
VIM. Clayville, work, roads, $11.75.
w. w. Davis, deputy sheriff and
Tailor, $124.90, car hire, SIP, $4,000.
George Richardson, work and trac-
tor, $19.25.
r. T. Shockley, work, roads, $4,000.
Paul C. Tarr, work, roads, $500.
Norman Jones, work roads, $4,000.
DR.. R. P. Collins, pipe for roads,
$500.
James G. Dryden, work roads, 81.
Mrs. Ella Dennis, sand roads, $3.50.
N. B. Pilchard, work, roads 8, $65.25.
A. C. Moore, work, roads, $29.50.
On motion of President Mumford,
seconded by Mr.. Burbage and unani-
mously carried, the Board granted
$500 to the Worcester County Chap
ter, A. r. C. for the fiscal year, on
account of County Nurse and Clerk
was requested to notify Mrs. M. T.
Hargis, chairman. !
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
MORE DRUNKEN DRIVERS
Mass. Has Six Times More Convtc- tions in 1924 Than In Year of 1919, Records Show.

Boston, Dec. 10.-While the num- bet of automobiles licensed in Mas sachusetts in 1924 was two and one half times the number in 1919, court convictions for drunken driV- ing were six times as numerous this year as In 1919, Frank A. Goodwin, state registrar of motor vehicles, said in a report made public today.
 The total number of licenses re- voked or suspended during the year was 14,154, which Is 9,541 more than in 1923. The largest number revok- ed for any one offense was the A. 395 taken away for operating while under the influence of liquor, Of this number, 3,547 were automatical- ly revoked because of convictions for that offense In the courts, while SIS were taken away on the Iecomnen- datlon of inspectors. In 1919 there were only 554 convictions for this offense.
 For improper brakes 654 licenses were revoked, and for violations of the headlight law, SIS.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
SOCIETY DRAWING
 STRINGS TIGHTLY
New York World Comments on
 Homage Paid Countess

New York, Dec. 10.--A campaign of social selection. with a redrawing. of the social lines so dignity and breeding may be saved" has been inaugurated here following the ar rival of the Grand Duchess Cyril, whose husband some time ago pro- claimed. himself 'Czar of Russia, the New York World said today.
 The new social movement, insti- tuted by the Monday Opera club. which invited the grand duchess 10 this country as it's guest, has result cd in the choice of new five hun dred to take the place of the four hundred chosen for Mrs. William Astor's party 32 years ago. The se- lections were made, the club ex- plained, along the lines of fastidi- ous taste"
 Society in Europe" 1t was ex- plained in behalf of the club, looks across the sea with hope to the so- cial life of our vigorous new nation. The Monday Opera club must up- hold standards"
 The Grand Duchess Cyril Is the first honorary member of the club to visit the United States as the clubs guest. Other honorary mem bers who are expected to come here later as guests are Queen Marie of Rumania. the Duchess de Vendome, head of the Bourbons in France; Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia, sister of the late czar; Grand Duke Michael, cousin of the ozar and the Dowager Marchioness of Milford Haven, granddaughter of Queen Vic toria of England.
 The advisory and executive com mittee In charge of the clubs gen. eral policy consists of Princess Can tacuzene- -Speransky (nee Frant,) Mrs. Richard Mortimer, Mrs Cor nelius Vanderbilt. Mrs. Henry H. Rogers, and Mrs. Henry P. Loomis with Ethan Allen as treasurer and George Djamgaroff as secretary.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
BUILD SHIP FOR
 SHIP WITH BRITAIN
Secretary Wilbur Urges Main
 tenanCe Of Ratio Of 5.5.S

Washington, Dec. 10.--cruiser for cruiser and submarine for sub marine, the United States must build In competition with Great Britain on s 10 ratio of super lority over Japan If the Washington treaty 5-5-3 ratio of naval strength ls 10 be maintained, Secretary Will bur has informed the house sub committee on naval appropriations.
 The secretary submitted a round- cd building program advocated by tho general board, details of which have not been revealed but which includes light cruisers of the l0,- O00-ton type. fleet submarines de- stroyer leaders and other auxiliary craft tonnage in which Is not limited by the treaty.
 Since the statement, laid before the committee Monday in executive session and made public last night, was reviewed and revised repeated ly by the general board and other experts of the navy department be- fore it was delivered by Mir. Wilbur, it may be taken as the deliberate conclusion of the naval service not only on the present status of the ,uavy compared to other fleets, but as 10 the relative value of aircraft and submarines compared with battle- ships.
 Battleships are still the real measure of seapower," the secretary told the committee, But to have full value, he added they must be prepared to resist every possible means of assault, including the sub marine torpedo and the aerial bomb"
 Mir. Wilbur said the suggestion that either torpedo or bomb was '1he effective answer 10 batto- ships was absurd"
 Great stress was laid by the sec rftary on the naVy's modernzation program, although he deferred for tuture discussion the gun elevation aspect of that work. The greatest de- iciency in treaty ration strength now existing in the fleet, he said, was the deterioration of the boilers of siy older ships which must bo re- hoilered 10 take their proper place rn the line. It was this condition which promoted the departments notification to congress last May hat the ratio strength had fallen from 5-5-3 to 5-4-3, he said.
 The six ships have a treaty life oi 10 years ahead of them and they could be recondtoned, which means aiding "bisters' for protection against torpedoes, increasing deck protection against piercing bombs and shells, replacing worn out boilers and adding additional
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

antl-aircratt batteries, for the cost Of a single new ship, The six ships, each with a 10 year life. If reconditloned would be equivalent of three new ships with 20 years of active service ahead, yet tho new ships would cost 100000 The secretary pointed out, 50 the modernlzation program would me wise 10 follow even if tho treaty permitted the al- formative of building three new ships. To postpone the work was to gam ble" with the chance of war in 10 years and increase the chance that there would be war, he added.
 In asking the secretary November 20 last to prepare the statement, Chairman French of the sub-com- mittcG wrote that he wanted the committee advised in detail as 10 the retrogresslon of the fleet from ratio strength and the steps necessary 10 regain that position and maintain 1t in tho future.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
FIRE RAZES SALOONS
Block or Eighteenth Amendment Places Destroyed In Bisbcc, Aria; Loss Not Over sl0,OOO.

Blsbee, ArIz., Dec, 10--Fire ca used by an overloaded stove In the eigh- teenth amendment saloon destroyed a block of saloons and cabarets in Naco, Sonora, Mexico, nine miles south of here, last night.
 The block included Ace ram schackle buildings and the property loss amounted to not moro than s10,000. Considerable liquor was lost, however, most of 1t stolen by vandals as it was carried Into the streets from burning buildings.
 Tho report that a fusIade follow ed the outburst of Names was denied by Mexican customs officers, who said the bursting Of bottles could have been mistaken for gunshots,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Award and Companion
 Returning to Quebec

Quebec, Que, Dev. 10.-Harry AL ward and Naomi Gr.swold, both Of Winsor, Conn. will leave here tomor- row accompanied by State Officer Smith, ot Hartford who arrived here vest erday to conduct the pair home. He served q warrant for "elopement" on Award, who was held here on Saturday. Award waived extradi- lion.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Two Killed When
 Freight Strikes Auto

Bclar, N. J., Dee. 1O.--Rex Bell and Frank Mclaughlin, both Of Riv- erton, N. J.. were almost instantly killed last night when their automo- bile was struck by freight train near here. Frank Mclaughlin. Palmyra, N, J.. the injured man, will recover, physicians said.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

It's false economy to use a faroring extract of questionable quality and run the risk Of spelling a dessert, when Bakers Certified Extracts are so readily obtainable.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Fold Carefully,

If clothes are not to be ironcd, greater care should be used in hang ing them on the line SD they will stretch carefully and fold directly from the line.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-07-25
Pawnee CITY Wedding.

Pawnee City. Neb., July 22.-At the
United Presbyterian church Saturday
evening, 8 o'clock, Miss Wilhelmina
Humm was married to the Rev. J.
Russell Dugan. pastor Of the Mission
Creek United Presbyterian church.
near Liberty. The Pawnee City and
the Mission Creek church members
were invited as well as many other
friends.
The bride and groom left immedi-
ately for Omaha, where the groom
occupied the pulpit of his friend, the
Rev. James Lee at Bethany Chapel on
Sunday. From there the couple went
to Winona Lake, Ind, where they
will attend the national convention
Of the Young Peoples Christian un-
ion Of the United Presbyterian
church. There the male quartet of
Xenia seminary, for the year 1924
of which the groom was member,
will be reunited, and will furnish
music during the convention. At the
close of the convention Mr.. and Mrs.
Dugan will visit the groom's old home
at Springfield, o., and after touring
the east will return home and take
up their duties at the Mission Creek
church.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-07-25

went on in rapid explanation. You
might have been In danger tonight
1t all depends upon how much sanity
the consequences would be were hel
presence in this country discovered by
the uthorities, and unless an unusu
ally rabid fit strikes her, she ISM
going to risk losing her liberty, per
haps her life, by any open attack
upon you."
THE minute I recognized her
was ready for her." he declared, land
she didn't have any more chance oi
getting at you, provided her pooi
warped brain had planned such q
thing than William Jennings Bryan
has of being elected chairman of tn,
Bootlegger's union.'
smiled at this. az I think he in
tended l should, and he went on, hi
voice impressive. his eyes empha
sizing his words:
But just get this one fact int,
your noodle. You're absolutely SAT,
from now on"
Have you turned her over to tn
police?" I asked breathlessly.
Mr.. Underwood laughed scornfully
"The policer he repeated. "Mucl
good that would dol She has protec
ton, somewhere. Don't you remem
ber how soon she was out after tha
stunt In the war, when she nearl,
Gid for old Dicky?"
Harry Reassures Madgs.
II remember" said, my voic,
stifed with another remembrance
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-07-25
Miss Polly Crane Wed.

OF interest to many Omahans is the
announcement just received of the
marriage of Miss Polly Crane, daugh.
ter Of Mrs. Mary B. Crane of this
city and Lieut.. A. A. Kessler, air serv.
ice. United States army, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Kess1er OF Delawanna,
N. ]. The ceremony was performed
in the First Presbyterian church of
San Antonio. Tex. Mrs. R. b. Walker.
sister of the bride, was her only at
tendant, and Lieut.. Edmund Lynch
served the groom as best man.
Lieutenant Kessler is a graduate of
West Point of the class of 1922.
After honeymoning on the Pacific
coast, Lieutenant and Mrs. Kessler
will be at homo at Manila, Philippine
Islands.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-07-25

that OF the part which the man be-
fore me had played In that awful
time that so nearly robbed me OF my
husband.
He gave a low ejaculation.
"I can't blame you for distrusting
me-" he began huskily. and with a
sudden sense of justice / interrupted
him.
But DON'T" ! said sincerely. II
cannot help remembering. OF course
but also recall how you atoned later
over in. Germany when you saved
Dicky's life at the risk of your own
and. besides, know you were not
yourself when you acted as Grace
Draper's emissary that time
! He gave a short little laugh.
| IF by not being myself you mean
was stewed to the ers. why I'll ac-
cept your Characterization. But thai
lis all ancient history. What's impor