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New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
MOTHER GREY'S POWDERS
 BENEFIT MANY CHILDREN

Thousands of mothers have found Mother Gray's Sweet Powder an ex- celIent remedy for children com plaining of Headaches, Colds. Fever ishneSs, Worms. Stomach Troubles and other irregularities from which children suffer these days and excel lent results are accomplished by its use. They break up colds and regu- late the bowels. Used and recom- mended by Mothers for over 30 years. Sold by Druggists everywhere Trial packages FREE. Address, Mother Gray O., Le Roy, \. Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25

With regard 10 the new ministry 1t is pointed out that its makeup Is notable from one standpoint in that 1t includes representatives of Islam, Christianity nnd Judaism, It is also remarked that although XIwar Pasha was taken by surprise in be- iug requested 10 form a government he was able 10 complete within Six hours the task of getting a cabinet together.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Rub the Spine

II you believe the spine IS the seat Of most of your physical t.e and more people are thinking 60 every lay just give it d gentle massage every night with Joint-Ease and watch the helpful results, Many peo- pie are getting it daily from all druggists and other good pharma- C.s's,
 The name is Joint-Ease and it's the one big discovery for stiff, swol- len, infamed Joints-an1 tube for only 60 cents.
 Always remember when Joint Ease gcts in joint agony gets out quick.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
RED CROSS DRIVE LAGS
Goal Is Sa,500 Ky Thanksgiving But Receipts Thus Far Are Only si,- 475-Scouts Working Hard.

Money for the Red Cross roll call Is coming in much more slowly than last year, and a considerable amount must be still taken in If the goal of $500 is reached by Thanksgiving. Up to today sl,475.12 has been re- coiyed in memberships. Yesterdays total was sll4, s3S Of which was turned in by Crowell's drug store, sSj by the Boy Scouts, and s71 re- coived through the mall. If there are any workers or members who are holding back subscriptions, they are urged by Treasurer Leon A. Sprague to turn them in as soon as possible that an accounting can be made.
 Roy Scout troop g, a small organi- zation in the First Baptist church, is leading the local troops by dint of much hard work on the part of its few members. The totals, by troops follow.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Free rial Offer

Just now, through d special intro auctorv arrangement, you can oh- tain a trial treatment entirely FREE simply go to any If the drug stor.s named below ard ask for q trial rackage Of RINEN. No obIiEatiou . all on your part Put be sure 70 ,k for your free treatment within ,ro next three days-this offer is ulted. U may be obtained in this t" at
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New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
LknAR
 CuPbed in 24 Hours

Every disaGreeahle symptom of ratarrh is checked in q hours through a Cleveland physt".ars lew -omtiadtior treatment known as the Rinex-Tarkon treatment Com ulete relief gudraatrr1, or it costs YOU nothing. See detailed reason why ln bo0kIct In package.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-25
Troop IS ................, 500

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 Winthrop Warren of Troop { is leading the race for individual hon ors, having brought In s64 He is closely pursued by Sam Black and John Loomis, both Of Troop ., who have s42 and s4i, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
ROAD PETITION
 IS ENCOURAGED
State Commission Prom
 ises Tuscaloosa To Do Its Best
(TuscaIOosa Bureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Aug. 15.-The delegation from Tuscaloosa that appear ed before the state highway commission in Montgomery Thursday in the inter- est of four concrete road projects in this county has returned. Talks were made by Probate Judge Woolsey Fin nell, J, H. Shepherd, member of the county board of revenue, and J. Manley Foster. >
 After hearing fro. mthe delegation, members of the commission announced they would take up the proposition and do the best it could for this county, at the same time outlining the state S finances in regard to annual road build ing and how the money had to be ex- pended. The road to the Jefferson county line and the road to the Green county line will have attention first under the present plans of the county.
 4,O0O Attend Picnic-The farm bu- reau picnic Thursday was attended by about 4,000 persons, coming from ev- cry part of the county. A great basket dinner was spread by the ladies. The picnic was the most delightful and sue cessful ever held by the bureau, de- clared President J. Steve Yerby. 4 splendid program of speaking, stunts and music interested the picnickers throughout the day.
 Camp Closes Saturday-The first an- nual meeting of the young people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
LOCAL ASPHALT
 USED AT ALBANY
Morgan County Makes Its Own Material For
 Paving
lTennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Aug. 10. Morgan county asphalt has been used for building a short section of the som ervilIe pike just out of the Twin Cities near the Bee Line highway. In a few hours time, after the raw asphalt na9 been ground near here, it was crushed and immediately placed on the pike ana ten heavy teams were driven over It. To all appearances on Friday. the new local product had made a substantial roadway.
 William D. Mccullough, who assisted l.. B. Powell, of the Southern Rock As phalt company, and Mayor William A. Rrittiah, of Albany, declared that chem ists find the local asphalt the same as the best product as that found Tn heh- lucky. MT. Powell said Friday that plant to manufacture local asphalt 10 the capacity of 800 tons a day will be established in this community early In the spring of 1925.
 Other Candidates Named-ln addi- tion<to the 24 men running for the Al bany city council three are out for ma yor, two for president of the council and five for chief of police. Candidates for mayor are Mayor William A. Brit tain, Carl D. Patterson and Dr. F. l. Craswell; for the city council h: M. Priest and Alvin Jolly; for chief Of DO lice J. W. Petty, R. E. Stewart, J. w. MuIlin and J. N. Hendrix. Former Mayor J. A. Hardage, who was can didate, has withdrawn from the race for mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
.75 CLUB MEMBERS
 VISIT SHEFFIELD
Colbert County Girls And Boys
 Open Annual Meet
(MuscIe Shoals Bureau. ]

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Aug, 15.-Ap- proximately 75 club girls and boys of Colbert county are in Sheffield for the annual meeting, which will continue through Saturday. The meeting is in charge of Miss Bonnie Frank Key, home demonstration agent. A compre- hensive program has been arranged for both days.
 Rev. J. R. Stuckey, Attorney J. l.. Andrews, Miss Edna Williams, prin- cipal of senior high school of Sheffield, and Miss Lida Williams, were heard in addresses today. This afternoon the visitors were taken over the nitrate plant at Wilson Dam. Tonight they will be guests of Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at a theatre party.
 Ticket NOminated-Voters of Muscle Shoals city met at the city hall We'd nesday night and nominated the fol- lowing for mayor mad aldermen {: Mayor, Robert Houston aldermen, George Harris, F. J. Gusman, O. F. Mcclure, J. F. Green and George Vaughan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
MORROW STORE
 ROBBED OF S4OO GuntersviIIe Burglars En- ter By Breaking In
 Back Door
fGadaflan RnranIil

GADSDEN, Ala, Aug. f5g-The store of NJ. A. Morrow was robbed of between $500 and $4O0 worth of mer- chandise at Guntersville early Thurs day morning. according to reports re- ceived here Friday. Burglars entered by breaking through the back door.
 Hale Is Buried--willie I. Hale of Murray Cross, who died Thursday aft ernoon, was buried at Union Hill, fol lowing funeral services Friday after noon at 3 o'clock. He was 59 years old and is survived by his widow and five children.
 Wood Is Indicted-News has been received here from Jacksonville, Fla, that Arthur Wood, who is charged with shooting and killing Charles Mooney last Sunday, has been indicted for mur- der in the first degree, and will be tried at the fall term of the Duvall county circuit court. Mooney and Woods were formerly car builders of this city, and had been in Jackson vile only a few weeks before the shoot ing.
 Release Is Refused-AJudge Woodson J Martin. Friday, refused to release Verbon Sullivan, IS, from the county chain gang on writ of habeas corpus, holding the town of Altoona followed the law in sentencing him to F months hard labor for insulting young wom- an school teacher. He was remanded to the custody of the county convict camp E
 Open Boil DiscOvered-The first open cotton boil produced in Etowah county this season was brought to town Fri day by Miss Mancie Majors, who has fine crop on her plantation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
tstate Capital Bureau

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 25.- Miss Mamie Ruth Davis of Ramer, Montgomery county, has been appoint ed secretary to the state superintendent of education and the state board of education, succeeding Miss Aline Farm ham, who recently resigned. Miss Da- wis has already begun her new duties. She has spent the last four years as a student at the University of Ala bama, during which time she served as secretary to Dr. J. S. Thomas, di- rector of the extension division. She was highly recommended for her pres ent position with the department of education. Miss Fafnham, whose home is at Evergreen, had served as secretary to the superintendent of education and the state board for four years. She is spending the summer at Chatauqua, New York.
 State Superintendent of Insurance Frank N. Julian returned today from the convention of state insurance com missioners at Seattle, at which 35 states were represented. He stopped en route at St. Louis and took hand in the investigation which has resulted in the appointing of a receiver for the Interstate Casualty company.
 
 The school census in Walker county this year showed an increase of 5 per cent in children of school age over two years ago, according to County Super intendent of Education J. Alex Moore, who was at the department of eduea- tion today The figures showed an in- crease of 920 children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
NINE STILLS FOUND
 DURING TWO DAYS
Heflin Officers Pour Out Sew eraI Thousand Gallons Of Beer

HEFLIN, Ala, Aug. 15.-(Special.l ) Federal Officers B. II. Crumpton and A. J. Roberts, State Officers Draper, Garrett and Lynch and Sheriff H. A. Jackson Wednesday and Thursday de- stroyed total of line stills, arrested three men and cOnfscated an auto, be- sides pouring out several thousand gal. Ions of beer in their series of raids.
 Seven of the stills were found Wed nesday in the Oak Level section, a pris- oner and, car being taken that day. Thursday in the HoPewell settlement two more stills were destroyed and two men, l.. l.. Martin and Wilburn Taylor were arrested.
 The announcement was made here Thursday that Federal Officer Roberts, whose headquarters have been in Gads- den for several years, has been trans ferred to Anniston and will operate in this territory in future.
 Asked To Enter Raee-Interest in municipal affairs in Heflin has been aroused during the present week by the circulation of a petition asking Mayor A. J. Haley and six business men to make the race for city office at the regu. lar election in September.
 A. L. Black, ]. A, Harper, Dr. L. R Wright, J, l.. Kitchens and J. A. Nor. gan have been petitioned to make the race for aldermen of Heflin and it is ex. pected thar this ticket will be un. opposed in the election.
 Barred From Sehools--Recent action of the city school, board here has stirred up a hornets nest among the people living just outside the city limits, the board having msfe a ruling that these pupils will not Ae permitted No attend the city school next session because ot } limit in the appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
MOBILE FIRM GETS
 PAVING, CONTRACT
Dallas County To Spend s64,ss2 On s-Mile Stertch

SELMA. Ala, Aug. 5.-(Speeial Leased Wire. 1.-The contract for eight miles of gravel road in Dallas county from Selma to the Perry county line lthe Barker's Mill road) on the Selma, Marion. Centeryille road, has been awarded to F. P. Toulmin, of Mobile at S64,SS2.15 as the lowest bidder.
 The, construction of the bridge work which is an, important feature of this road has been awarded to Bowick smith eornnanys of Montgomery An overhead bridge wffi-be built over the grade cross ing west of the Sunset cotton mill which will eliminate the danger, of this cross ing and wil be the first bridge of this class to be built in Dallas county.
 The plans are almost completed for the eight miles of grayeled road to PlantersyilIe which will be advertised in few days.
 Hill Talks At Barbecue Ma sonic barbecue held at Lake Lanier Thursday afternoon was one of the largest in Selma in many years. Con- gressman J. Lister Hill. of Montgom- cry, was present and made the princi- pal address.
 Friday the farm bureau barbecue took place at the plantation home of J. T. Giles, about four miles out of Selma on the Barker's Mill road. One thousand guests were. present and many prominent speakers were heard.
 The whole meeting was an example of cooperation which is the slogan of the farm bureau, for there were hun dreds of farmers and their families pres ent. The Selma Rotary club attended in body. Bankers were present and heads of the Chamber of Commerce, be- side many private citizens.
 Mill Closes DOwn-The Alabama Textile Mill, operating for four weeks, closed down Thursday for what is thought to be a short time.
 Neither the Sunset Mill nor the Ella White Mill at Uniontown have been closed.
 Herzfeld Funeral news of the death of Jack Herzfeld, which occurred in Tuscaloosa, was received in Selma Thursday, the body reaching Selma at 12 80 Friday. Mrs. Carrie Herzfeld, who has been with her son during his ill., ness accompanied the body. Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence of Leo Maas on Lapsley street, conducted by Rabbi Alfred Moses, of Mobile.
 Jack Herzfeld was born in Selma, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Levi HerzfeId, and was about 30 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
.BL.OODilHIOUND.ISON
 TRAIL OF NEGRO
Officers Continue Search For Slayer Of Mont
 gomery Man

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 15.-- Bloodhounds were called into service today in the search of Herbert Julius, alias Jim Dorsey, negro, charged with the murder of w. A. Sinnreich, whose body was found near the Wares Ferry road Wednesday morning.
 The dogs prowled near the Alabama river for several hours, but did not in- dicate any trace of the negro.
 Trainmen reported to officers that they had seen a strange negro near the river and they suspected him to be Dorsey. Officers will continue their search, believing the negro is wanted for some offense if he is not the one charged with the murder.
 Dorsey was employed by Sinnreich on trip to Tuskegee for the delivery of bottled drink. Sinnreich is sup posed to have collected. large amount of money on the trip. The two were seen at Mount Megis on the return trip to Montgomery. The body of Sinnreich was found a short distance from Mount Meigs. The negro had disappeared.
 State May Take Roads--Announce- ment was male today that the state highway department is about to enter into contract with Montgomery coun- ty, whereby the state will take over the Carter Hill road and the Mount Meigs road and make them part of the state highway system. The coun- try will agree to put the roads in con dition acceptable to the state for which it will be paid $25,000 by the state. The mileage of the two roads is forty three.
 The Mount Meigs road runs from the town limits of Capitol Heights to the Macon county line, while the Carter Hill road runs from the city limits of Montgomery to the Pike county line at Troy. The contract will provide that the county shall do the repairs for one year and is subject to renewal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
EASTERN STAR MEETS

ANNISION, Ala, Aug. I0.-WOmen of the Tenth district of Alabama, Order of Eastern Star, gathered here today for the annual school of instruction held in the. local Masonic hall, with he Anniston and Oxford chapters as joint hostesses.
 Morning and afternoon sessions were held with luncheon served in the hall. Mrs. Beulah Curry, worthy grand ma tron, is acting as instructress, assisted by Mrs. Sadie Dew, deputy grand ma trOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
TWO-TON ROY
 rows BOAT FIVE HOURS

RMOBILE, Ala, Aug. 15.-Fisher I'VE men arriving here today from
 he lower bay at the entrance of the Gulf report observing a large school of devilfish or giant stingrays, the number being estimated at prob ably 300. A party headed by ex-Senator Jonathan |. Poprnesef Oregon, captured one of the sea msfmmals yesterday measuring F feet across and weighing nearly twr ton. The fishermen drove two har. poons int othe fish which lowed their launch for five hours the big ray being shot a number of times before it could be pulled up along side If the launch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
MRS- THOWPSON nL

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Aug. 14.-(Spe' cial. Mrs. W. P. Thompson, who re- gently celebrated her 83d birthday, was taken seriously ill on Tuesday night, and her many friends fear for her re- covery. Two years ago she had serious attack, and since that time she has been an invalid. She is the mother of Charlie Thompson, who represented the Fifth District in Congress for so many years.
 Drive Against Speeders-Since the streets of Tuskegee have been worked and grayeled, automobile drivers seem to have the speed mania. The Mayor tions around travel, and the marshal is busy chasing those who break the limit,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16

branch of the Alabama W, c. T. U. at Camp Horne will close Saturday with election of officers. There are between 65 and 70 delegates registered and many who were not members attended the sessions daily from Tuscalooa and surrounding towns.
 Infant Girl Dies-Dorothy Hill age 1S months, died at the home of her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Hill, Thurs day night at Romulus. The funeral and interment took place Friday at New Hope church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
THOMPSON FUNERAL HELD AT HARTSELLE
Accident Victim Is Buried Thurs
 day Afternoon

HARTSELLE, Ala, Aug. 15.- Especial. )-Funeral services for Rodney Thompson, who was killed i. an auto mobile accident near Lacon on Wed nesday, were held at the First Baptist church, Hartselle, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. G. c. Walker, pastor of the church. Mir. Thompson is survived by his parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Thomp- son, one sister, Ruth, and one brother, William.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
ANcIENT WINE FOUND

sTARKV1LLE. Miss, Aug. 15.-r Workmen engaged in demolishing an old church, built in ante-bellum days and one of the landmarks of Starkville, yes terday found half dozen quart bottles concealed in an enclosure in one of the walls. Four of the bottles were empty, but the other two contained wine, be- lieved to have been usd T5 years ago for communion purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
HUNTSVILLE GETS
 PAVING CONTRACTS
Over $5O,OOO To Be Spent On
 Improvements
Tennessee Valley Bureau.)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Aug. To- Especial. )-Contracts for the paving of two additional streets of Huntsville have been awarded by the city council to Lasley Brothers of Chattanooga. Los cust street is to be paved immediately at cost of $13,12 and East Clinton
 street will be paved at cost of $3s.- s69. The firm of contractors agreed to take municipal improvement bonds bear ing six per cent interest for ten years, the amounts to be $14,000 for the small- CT contract and $42,000 for the. larger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16

Taylor's Blood Medicine contains Iodide of Potash and other vegetable Ingredients, such as sarsaparilla, Dam delion, Gentian, Wintergreen and Sas- saffas, 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 rheuma- tism and paralysis. Get bottle of Taylor's Blood Medicine today from your druggist. It will stop those head aches, backaches, pains in the fingers, arms and shoulders. hips and knees. It will bring weight if you are thin and pale. Taylor's Blood Medicine is pure N vegetable, pleasant to take, will tone iip your stomach and make you feel fine.
 Price SI bottle, and if you are not satisfied 1t helped you, after taking three bottles, which should last you about thirty days, return the bottles to your druggist and get your monsy kaek--A6v,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
BOARD URGES USE
 OF AMERICAN SHIPS
10000 Letters Will Be Sent To
 U. S. Commercials

MOBILE, Ala. Aug. 14.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Mobile shippers and exporters are receiving letters from the United States shipping board asking for cooperation in directing foreign shipments by American vessels. The letters are being sent out hy T. V. O'Connor, chairman of the shipping board, and will be directed to more than 10000 American exporters, importers and all others engaged in foreign com. merce..
 The object of the letters, according to an announcement from the Wash. ington offices of the shipping board, is to determine exactly how American producers and shippers regard shipping board operation. When replies to ques. tions in the letters are received it was said the board should have an honest expression from the American public which uses steamships for the move. ment of their products.
 The letters point out that 1t is i'm possible to transfer shipping board vessels to private capital under pres ent world conditions, and there must be government operation or no opera tion at all under the American flag.
 
 TO REBUILD. AT ONCE z @HATTIESBURG, Miss, Aug. 15.- Especial. )-Work of rebuilding the gen eral offices of the Newman Lumber company, destroyed by fire Monday, will begin at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16
TO RERUILD. AT ONCE
YES, RHEUMATISM
 CAN BE STOPPED

Mr. w. A. PenIy, Asheville, N. C., Took TayIor's Blood Medicine Two Years Ago. He Says He Had Not Been Able to WoEk for Months, But Since Taking TayIor's Blood Medicine He Has Been Working Every Day, And Feeling Fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-16

threats of a law suit to secure this
 privilege again have been heard since the action of tn eboard was made publci.
Evening star., 1924-02-09
RADIO NEWS

cali Baba" Jack Mullane and a de-
tachment Of his Forty Thieves" will
be the brand-new feature on WRCS
program tonight which promises some
real entertainment for the radio lis
teners far and near. Mullane has
gathered together some of the most
brilliant and scintillating planets in
the world of vaudeville and private
entertainment and will present them
in a set of turns of great diversity
and color. This will be the first of
a series of similar entertainments
which Mr.. Mullane has planned.
He will father hts family and make
them say their pieces before the
microphone and the turns will fur
the formal radio programs which have
been the custom. The Thieves" will
be on the air for an hour and a
half or two hours. The Blues" will
run wild and ALI Baba" will pass
the mystic high sign of "Open Sc
dialogues with the famous vaudeville
black faced comedian, Lou Worth
one of his buddies from the old days
on the big vaudeville circuits. Dixie
her own numbers and the two
Mitchells-Bil1 and Hazel-will burn
up the worries and the ether. Hazel
has real contralto voice and Bill
is Il child impersonator whom we can
class safely as than -wicher"-than
which there is no better.
Lew Brown, Il tenor. will hand out
some hot ballads. and then Ben Levine
will accommodate with songs and
strings. The Montrose Players will
round out the first delegation of the
| Forty Thieves" into a steaming two
hours of fun and music. Sam p. Hol-