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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
Time OF Roses Brings
Thoughts OF Pot POUR

With the summer weather bringing
the beautiful roses into blossom the fol-
lowing story is very appropriate. taken
from a recent issue OF Fashionable
Dress.
Before dear Grandnamma lost her.
self in the throes of nah jong we often
sat at her footstool and joyed In her
quaint "reminiscences following In fancy,
the tender tasks and the pretty play Of
her glamourous and romantic youth
time; but perilous are modern times
alas! Now, entangled in oriental thrills,
the poor darling Fuckers her brow in
acute defiance of all beauty injunctions
and with an iniperious wave of her
hand dismisses our dearest questions.
Sadly might we gaze upon our June
garden, with its furry of roses nodding
and curtsying in early summer
breezes. and murmur, Grandmother,
dear, tell us the mysteries of pot-pourri
making before our roses blow away Y
She shrugs her regrets and surrounds
herself with deeper silence the fragrant,
fragrant roses continue to blow--their
departing petals flutter about excited
" as they seek to repose in the garden
beds and we, ionging to cherish their
sweetsflushed souls, sigh that modern
interests should 50 vanquish the airy
charms Of yester-year. Mais non
Those exquisite flower-sprites who dwell
In rose.hones decree that romance shall
not fade from our garden midsts---so
while .Grandmamma nah jongs they
whisper secrets that have ever been the
exclusive lore Of ancestresses.
We fancy grandnother's own grande
dame telling her, proudly, the very
daintiest details of this flower-treasur-
ing art. We see little girl-grandmothe
in her summary frills and sashes and
pantalettes, skipping about before a
stately old lady such as she herself is
today, exelaiming in glee at the prom
Uses of winter sweetness hidden in roses
red, roses pink and tea-roses pale as
dawn. There "a a delicate halo of per-
fume about the picture as we fancy
along. Little-girl grandmother's cufls
dance, her lips are like two sauey.
crlnkled petals Of the most crimson rose
in the garden. Her gentle grande dame,
Madame Ia Grandmere, wears a flow
ing billowy gown of lowered silk-and
mittens of cobwebby black lace-a pic.
turesqne scarf, fluttering ;emotionally
lest it meet a thorny fate among the
roses, drapes her SHINY elegant should
ers. The rose-basket she carries filings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25

ing all imperfect ones as always, and
dry rose petals, pink petals, geranium
and verbent petals in separate trays in
the sun for twenty-four hours. When
all are quite dry weigh them (of course
generous quantity Of all these flow
ers is needed and use thus:
Half-pound of rose petals, half-pound
Of pink petals, half-opened Of geranium
and verbena petals mixed, and one
fourth pound of lavender buds. Of one
Ii so fortunate as to have them avail
able, handful of orange flowers are a
delicate addition to this petal "chan-
sonnettee they are always used in the
real French potpourri( Now mix in
handful of thyme, handful of bay
leaves, about fourth-ounce Of musk
grains, handful of Balm of Gilead
(if this is not obtainable few bits
of root licorice and few leaves Of
mint may be added If desired), then add
a handful of sea-salt and handful of
table salt. Mix together well with "a
wooden spoon and allow TO stand for a
month or six weeks, stirring about
twice a week between-times.
In Italy. with its sunshine and orange
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AT
The I. c. |.
Hospital

The graduation Of seven nurses at
ne Tennessee Company hospital was
made the occasion Of very interesting
evening for the young visiting friends
ana relations Of those receiving diplo-
mas last Thursday.
The exercises took place on the lawn
ia front Of the recreation house, CEN
trally located in the white nurses
quarters.
The graduating nurses Ia their white
uniforms, together with the under
graduate nurses In their costumes Of
blue and pink, surrounded by many In
tesested spectators, went to make up
q very pretty scene. The porch Of the
recreation house was decorated with
mountain laurel and the strings OF Chi.
Ilese lanterns between the trees shed
soft light over the entire company.
DR.. Lloyd holland, superintendent Of
the health department of the Tennes-
see company, presided. After some
music BY an orchestra, Rev, Oscar De-
Wolf Randolph was asked to open the
exercises with prayer, followed by
the opening address made BY Mr.. H.
Y. Hyding, vice president OF the Ten
nessee company. At the conclusion Of
Mr.. Hydings address DIR. j. p. Dowl-
ing gave a very instructive and inter-
esting talk on modern nursing and pre-
ventiye medicine. Following DIR. Dowl-
ing's remarks diplomas were given to
each one Of the graduating nurses by
DR.. holland, accompanied by appro-
pirate remarks to each individual nurse.
Each one Of the nurses was also made
the recipient OF pin given to them
By DR.. Grosbeck Walsh. Miss Jacobs
as head Of the 1924 class Of graduating
nurses was then then called upon to
read q very interesting paper on the
history OF nursing, going back to the
famous founder OF the art Of nursing,
Florence nightingale, and on behalf Of
the 1924 class of graduating nurses do
mated q picture Of Florence Nightingale
to be hung In the Twin room OF recre-
ton hall. The exercises were concluded
with the pronouncement Of blessing
By DR.. Oscar DeWolf Randolph. The
guests were received by Miss Dosier,
superintendent OF nurses Miss McFad-
den, assistant, and Miss Brent.
After the graduating nurses had re-
ceived the congratulations OF their
many friends the rest OF the evening
was devoted to dancing. Between
dances Q very pretty plate of ice cream
and cake was served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
HINDOO sCARFs OF AIRY GAUZE

Another version of the popular scarf
is shown in group imported from
India. These scarfs are Of gau2e with
gold stripes or bands at the ends.
They come ip the most beautiful colors.
A WAISTC0AT OF CUT.WORK
A cool looking waistcoat and collar
is made OF white hAtiete that il COM
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generous layer OF the dried flower
petals with a thin layer Of salt until
filled. Cover the jar and let il stand for
a few days, shaking It each day or
stirring with the wooden spoon. When
probably a week has passed, add, TO
each quarter-pound of the flower-petal-
and-salt mixture, one tablespoonful of
ground cinnamon and one vanilla bean.
Throw in a few cloves and single
tablespoonful of allspice when the rest
of the mixture has been weighed and
measured according to the quarter
pound. Then add several Tonka beans
and handful Of dried lavender buds.
shake the entire mixture well and
leave the jar closed for few days.
Now open the jar and pour the con-
tents upon tray, dropping over it
a few drops of oil OF roses, oil Of
jasmine and extract Of violet. Mix
about thoroughly with a wooden spoon
and allow to stand in the sun a few
miutes before returning to the rose
jar. Mix AGAIN with the wooden spoon
several times during the day; and on
the following day pour into this pot
pourri tablespoonful of finest Eau de
Cologne, shake the jar well to mix the
ingredients once more and from now
on keep it covered well, except when
you wish to scent your rooms with
breath Of luxurious Italian pot.pourri.
(Sometimes, when blossoms do not
grow in profusion in ones garden It Is
necessary to save them as they dry,
until the required amount Of petals has
been accumulated at such times, after
thoroughly drying the petals in hand,
II 10 well to place them in cheese-eloth
bags until the others are ready to make
a full pot-pourri.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25

groves, beautiful ladies employ orange
blossoms for some of their most charm
ing pot-pourri--and for those whose
homes are in our own southland, with
orange blossoms pust outside the door,
this fragrant recipe brings exclusive
appeal. Gather as many rose petals as
possible and dry in the sun. Gather
and dry twice as many orange-flower
petals. When both are quite dry, mix
well together and place in your pot.
pourri jar with sea-salt, alternating
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25

This offer positively expires May 3 lst.
You should call at once as our supply
Of irons for this sale is limited and we
cannot get more here on time.
Phones:
Main 37O5 EnsIey SAT Bessemer ID
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quArter-pint Of the most wonderful
skin whitener, softener and beautifier.
Massage this sweetly fragrant lemon
bleach into the face, neck, arms and
hands. It can not irritste. Famous
stage beauties use it to bring that
clear, youthful skin and rosy-white
complexion; also as a freckle, sunburn
and tan bleach. You must mix this re-
naarkable lotion yourself. It can not be
bought ready to use because it acts
best Immediately after it is prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
OSTRICH LEATHER ACcEs.
SORES

Pocket books envelope bags and many
other accessories that are made of os-
trieh skin are many novelties of the
season. The leather is most attractive
in color.
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TRY LEMON JUICE
TO WHITEN SKIN

, The only harmless
! way to bleach the
skin white is to mix
the juice Of two
lemons with three
ounces of Orc har d
w hite, which any
druggist will supply
for a few cents. Shake
well in a bottle, and
you have a whole
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25
FOR THE SP0TEEsS KTIfTcHEN

The faetidiously dainty woman will
be interested il the sanitary white
enamel boxes that can be clanped TO
the side OF the kitchen table and used
to catch all the small refuse that is
left after preparing the average meal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-25

CHINA FLOWERS DEFY DETECT
Tulips and croeusek that are made Of
colored china and are SO close to nat
ufe that they defy detection are new
eorAers in the realm Of interior deco.
rAtions.
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GRACEFUL HIGII.BACKED COME

A high Spanish coach Of much charm
10 made of a composition closely re-
sembline mother of pearl. This comb Is
carved away until a delicate tracing
ID left and this is closely studded
With rhinestores.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
LIGHT FALL OF
RAIN In NORTH
DOES MUCH GOOD
ny United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 17-Rain
Of limited extent aud slight fall
came TO California Sunday night
and weather predictions were thai
today and tomorrow would see ,e-
cisional showers.
Colusa had the heaviest fall, Is Of
an inch.
Snow fell on some of the higher
levels toward the coast, such as
Mount Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo and
Mt. Hamilton. There was a trace
of snow on Mt. Wilson.
Rain fall for other points were;
Eureka. .0l, San Jose .02, Pomona
10 and San Pedro and San Fran
cisco region trace.
Moderate winds that kept frost
from valley fruit areas accompanied
the rain throughout northern Cali
fornia, Storm warnings were up a.
Point Reyes yesterday and today.
but weather bureau wires were down
10 that point and condition Of tho
sea had not been learned az an
early hour.
The weather bureau reported that
wind and rain conditions, which
were believed harmful TO blossoming
fruit trees, would be more beneficial
than otherwise.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
CENTRAL BEATS
BRAWLEY, 1916
By LEROY r. SMITH
{ High School, Junior College
Rcporter)

Central high school beat Brawley
N baseball Saturday By a score Of
% 10 g. The game was a close one
Ip 10 the ninth inning. Brawley has
a good team this year, and but FOR
be hard playing Of che local fel-
lows the score might have been dif
'erent. From Central, Givens, see.
ond base; and Maloney, third, were
he outstanding stars. Giyens NIT
was the resting place Of everything
hat was knocked toward second. lie
made one four bagger, too. Maloney
was especially handy with the stick,
knocking out two twO-base hits and
one for three bases.
The game started out in Central 3
favor. Maloney brought in run in
the first inning. In the second, he,
Hurst and Givens made runs, leav-
ing the score 10 o. Brawley b..
gan TO tighten Up in the third, how
ever, and by the end of the seventh
were in the lead. However, in the
eighth the score was tied for the
second time during the game, this
time 9 to 8. Central held during that
and the next innings and Ga the lat
ter, the last. brought IN four more
runs, and won the game, by score
of 10 -to-d.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Annual Meet of
Building Trades
At Sa era mento
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Mar. Ia total
Of 600 delegates representing more
than 100000 workers arrived in
Sacramento last night and today to
attend the annual conyention of the
State Building Trades Council.
Frank c. Macdonald, president will
preside. M M
Seven major problems will be dis
cussed. They are. s
/. Immigration, as affecting Cal
ifornia labor.
9. Violating of state laws regu-
lating employment on public pro-
ieets.
3. Failure to enforce California
building safety laws. .i,..,.
A. Consideration of apprentice.
ship system of building trades.
5. Enlarge ment of organization
campaigns.
6. Child labor.
Z. Plans for boosting building in
California.
The session will continue until
Thursday night. The convention
viii be addressed by Chief Justice
Curtis d. Wilbur, who has been NOM
mated by President Coolidge to the
position of secretary of the navy.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Confers in Mexico CITY

WASHINGTON, Mar. l7.-Amer.
lean Charge d Affairs Summerlin at
Mexico City today informally con
ferred with President Obregon of
Mexico to suggest that the Mexi-
can government take some steps TO
regulate resortsson the Mexican side
of the border near FL Paso, Texas,
and San Diego, Gal, it was learn
ed here today.N ri &
Summerlin, 1t is understood, ask
ed thet the Mexican government
take this action by licensing or
otherwise, so as to obviate the nee.
ess..y Of closing the ,border-.at 8
p. m, every night, a measure in
augura.ed on March 6 to prevent
bootlegging anu dope smugglers
from invading the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Make Early Reservations
for "Spring" Dinner Dance

Mesdames Forrest Kutz and
Duane Stafford, chairmen Of the
two committees which will be in
charge of the "spring'' dinner
dance at the Womaa's Ten Thou
sand Club on Friday night of this
week, request that reservations be
made Immediately for this event.
Telephone reservations may be
placed by calling either of the chair
men at 404R or 279.
The affair, which is the first Of
this kind 10 be held at the club
house in some time, bids fair to
be unusually popular, and many
earties have already been formed by
arious groups for that evening.
her than planning special fea-
res, the committees have decided
10 devote their attention TO serving
an excellent menu and providing a
splndid orchestra, SO a delightful
time is assured for all who attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17

Santa Monica, a few miles from
where the flight commences.
Planes Weigh 4300 Lbs.
Big they are, but not unweildly.
Each has 50foot wing span, and
is 35 feet, 6 inches long. They are
propelled by Liberty motors of 400
horsepower, with standard army
bomber type propellers capable Of
1850 revolutions per minute
Each plane weighs 4300 pounds,
with land equipment, and can carry
26i5 pounds Of human cargo, fuel
and baggage.
Beneath the two coekpits are three
gasoline tanks, holding 450 gallons,
enough for 20o0 mile voyage, al
though the longest scheduled flight
is 900 miles.
The oil tank, below the motor,
holds so gallons. Built in the upper
wings are a 3o-gallon emergency
gasoline eontainer, and five gallo
water tank for the radiator.
Strapped TO the shoulders of each
flyer will be parchute outfit, which
folds under him and serves as a
cushion.
The planes are dual control, en-
abling them TO be piloted by either
Of the occupants without exchang
ing seats,
Radio outfits for inter-plane CON-
munication, signal lights and the
latest model gauges and eompasses
form part of the equipment, while
40 pounds Of personal belongings for
each man, automatic pistols, life
prescrvers for the dangerous over
sens spans, fishing tackle, emerg-
eney rations for AZ hours, first aid
equipment and charts of the terri
tory 10 be traversed are included in
ihc baggage allowance.
wOoDFORD, Calf. Mar. H.
The "round- the world' aviators sue
eosafully crossed the first mountain
barrier on their journey today at IL
q. M; they passed over Woodford,
which meant that they had crossed
without incident the summit Of the
Tehachapi mountains. Their route
now lies up the San Joaquin Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Judge Cole Denies
s. d. Statement
Continued from page ~

lSoHdHNsu from page ~
the writ. There still being no
charge against him, l dismissed the
ease. \
~ did tell one Of the customs
officers who was here on Saturday,
that | knew Of no state law which
would apply directly to Americans
crossing t:hc border. If the federal
Officers were to meet with resist
ancc in enforcing the rule and were
to bring q charge of resisting an
officer against their prisonef, the
court could conduct atrial onsithat
charge. II
- suggest then that the off
cials at Calexico get in touch with
Lea lquarters and find out just what
charge they were to make in ar
resting American citizens trying to
get Through after closing time, y
Judge Cole said. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Oil
TANKER SENDING
A PLEA FOR HELP
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Mr.. IL
Riding rudderless in a heavy sea
and being driven toward the rocky
shore of Northern California bv r
bitter gale. the Associated Oil Tank
sr Frank II. Buck called for hel.
lass night from her position aboa'
da miles north Of Eureka.
20 The Rel STACK Tug Searangcr prt
% sea shortly before midnight las
1'ght from San Francisco, but
rot expected TO reach the tanke
before midnight tohigLt.
Only 'ewo messages were heaEd fro
the tanker which carries a crew
80 men. one> early last night,
ported that her ruddcr stock ha'
been carried awaw gave her pos
ton and the- stte 0f the wealth =
and called for aid. The second y
ported ths. the vessel was hove. Z
and that an emergency rudder wa
being rugged.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
FrenchFra Is
II Still'Going Up

NEW YORK, Mar. 17.-In late
trading in the foreign exchange
market today French francs went
to a new high on the present move
ment of recovery. s 3
There was close approach to@the
five eertt level, the French cur
rency being quoted around $50 at
sSt97. tbs represented a gain Of
2o1 points on the day.
Sterling closed at 4.29 Is, off
3.s; lire .0425 3-4, off 10000 IA;
Belgian francs .0406 1-2, up .001S;
marks 4,50O,00O,c00,O0O to the dol
lar; Russian chervonetz 500; Shan
ghai tael 70 Yokohama yen 1850.
When system and good luck meet
system wins.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

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tat# &tanef EaMN ~pesiml Chfssrn
Nussf tia3 speeiai r han~ sssss
stnaef s'te. Sneetai n{b Ssesk 49,
49, So. eeVsafA Street Rnfraees
''ss =" eAfe adv
taaastrisi Secretary Hese-If q
Z kssss In8asff.al srsrstafy af fte
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~ tH tan fifF fasav eanfsHine wsst
farieRs aFEaH tasfiaHs - whNb BE-
heIfefes san haeEo ana fmasria
talseF shaula raA taeeihft. Mr
t4.ha wf Aer e. Ia Nama an
fhe same msssana.
s. FatEick's Dancs. MAJ iT. Tea
Iteasaad tlat. EVefyta.iv a lrene.
a1v.
Est az the ogogon aal BE- cen.
feFtah.e. is8les rest raam sad
raen 3 smoklna faom. els
M0torca Frem Yuma-The
Misses uarr5eff LcFallh. ssHis
Glaaef, Mildred nasf Fraasas
Ffiek aul fary Lee Robertson.
teaehefs in TIE Ynma Htnh srhaal
metoFed % e Cenffa SATURDAY.
where thrv visited Mis- Auu NJ.
Neeee and Miss Jula Gfagaa. Thsv
returned 90 Yeas san8av agtef.
Hoon.
Sc. Patrick's Dance. Msr. ~. Tea
Thousand Clah. Every bos'y ~cleoass.
aa4.
ELIey Your E-sas at the table
Special DinneTs Pee Cafe adv
Special Salads al Steve'a ads
Special Steaks at s;eve'a adv
u. c. T. Election Tonight.
Every member 81 the United Com
mereial Travellers Is urged 70 be oa 1
hand tonight at the ANIMAL election.
Which " p Ike place 90 Davis Hall. !
Officers For the ensuing year win |
be elected and other Important mat /.
terra of business will be taken up
and n fuu attendance is vitality i'm
portaHt.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
TAXICAB DRIVER
TIED toll. A. TREE

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 17.-Three
bandits stole his taxicab and tied
him up to an orange tree, G. Saeles
reported to the police today.
Two of the men with guns forced
him into the back seat, where they
bound him hand and foot, he said,
although they did not take his
money, Saeles reported. The ban.
dts disappeared with the ear, which
was later found in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
Husband jailed,
Had Threatened
Wife Many Times
(GontinnAd from page II


the back. He said he did not be-
lieve the woman would live. She
vas taken to the hospital.
Pearson was arrested and taken
to the city Jail where he was ques-
toned byIDistrict Attorney Utley
and Criminal Investigator Robbins
this morning. He admitted that he
had been drinking yesterday, but
maintained that the shooting was an
accident. He pleaded to be allowed
to see his wife. Pearson said he got
the liquor in Holtville, but was vague
in his description of the man from
whom he had bought it.
Mrs. Pearson was able to talk for
4 few minutes to the district attor-
ncy this morning. She tried to shield
her husband by declaring that she
tad been fooling with the gun while
he held it and that she had acei-
2N'''"~ re'ons sed the trigger ~
took hold of it in the wrong pl Ho,"
Eutu. ,df -
Campers told the district attorney
that she had had to appeal to them
several times for protection and that
she had been afraid last night that
he might kill her if he came home
drunk.
Many Liquor Bottles
The tent which was in disorder this
morning, was strewn with bottles,
several Of which smeflea strongly of
liquor and one. or two of which con-
tanned small quantity of liquor.
Several bottles bearing the label.
Jamaica Ginger" were also found.
Pearson was arrested recently in
Calexico, where he was driving while
IL IA intoxicated condition, accord.
to police records there. He came
to Holtville from Big Springs,
Texas, he said this morning. Pre-
vious to that time he and his wife
had lived at Wichita. He said that
the latter had 10 people living and
that they had no children.
Charles RosseD, also camper at
Holtville. declared this morning that
Pearson had, threatened his wife q
dozen times and that, in his opin-
ion, there was nothing accidental
about the affair last night. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17
COTTON MARKET

By United Press Lenscd Wire
NEW ORLEANS, Mar. 17.-Cot.
ton closed Quiet.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17

spots 2y.UU.
You can hardly tell whether
friendly stranger is selling some.
thing or running for office. m
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17

Bic Dance at Mccabe Friday
Night. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17

Collision on Dangerous Corner -
Mrs. ]. w. Mccullough is suffering
from bruises and nervous shock and
new touring ear and sedan show
the results of a crash which occur
red about 1890 at the intersection
80 Sixth and Brighton Mrs. Me
cnliough was driving her touring
ear west on Brighton and G. w.
Bcllinger, owner of the enclosed
ear, was headed south on Sixth
street. No one seemed clear as 10
iusi how TIE accident occurred,
save that Beilinger = machine crash
~ heaaon into the smaller car.
liiting II between the front and
back wheels. Considerable damage
was done 70 both cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-17

ELlcy Your E-sais af the table
Special Dinness Pee Cafe adv
Special Salads al Sfeves adv