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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
MORGAN STARTS
 WARON MALARIA
Committee To Be Named In Twin Cities To
 Lead Campaign
: hSTiENN. VALLEY pUREAuy

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, March N-A central committee of citizens will be named at once to head the move ment against malaria germs in Mof- gan county, officials of the health de- partment announced today. A part of the proposed committee was agreed on at a health meeting Wednesday after noon, 1t was said, but Jfhe names of the committeeman will not be made pub lie until the complete organization is announced. e. H. Rector, sanitary en- giheer for this district, is conducting educational health rallies throughout tile county. S
 iScout Campaign On-committees frpm the Exchange club are in the field r@sing funds for the Boy Scout moyes uenty here. A goal of $200Q has been sA and it, is declared this will enable hSadquarters. Committeeman are so- Hitting funds in both of the business dRtricts and the industrial sections. A central committee was named as fol- loars to bring the campaign to a sue c*sful conclusion. F. D. Peebles, chairman; F. O.. Almon and Sidney Patterson. 4r.ss< $s,' e.
 Try To Break Jail-Janaes Mitchell and Hershel Rollins are accused by of fiSers of having attempted stp ibreak out of the Morgan county jaib I&
 "" Extends Work--Near 10000 persons were touched by varied actiyi- ties of the local '. M. C.z- during the month of February, according to a re- port made public Thursday morning.
 To Build Moulton Pike e-The state highway commission has given permis- sion for McQuary Brothers to begin work on the Moulton pike on that part nearest Mutton, it became known here Thursday. The commission has also agreed for construction of a highway one mile in length extending westward from Moulton. The decisions of the commission followed visit to the capi- tai by W. I. Jackson, probate, judge of Lawrence county.
 To Conduct RevivaI-Dr. R. J. Bate man, pastor of the First Baptist church of Asheville, N. O., will con- duct the revival to begin at the De- catur Baptist church on March 30, it was announced today.
 Big Fire Averted-F Fireman probably saved the little settlement about the Austinvifle railroad crossing from de- struction by fire Wednesday night. The home of I. V. Rogers was burned and other homes were endangered. The fireman worked hard to extinguish the blaze notwithstanding the fact the flames were outside the corporate linn it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
MONTEYALLO READY
 TO PUT ON DRIVE
Dean Carmichael Placed In
 Charge Of Drive

MoNTEYALLO,. Ala, March 27,- Especial, )-Great enthusiasm prevails at Alabama college over the drive for one million dollars that was ins,ia,- rated by the board. of trustees at Rte recent meeting, At meeting of the faculty on Tuesday afternoon, resoIu- ton. WAS unanimously adopted, every teacher pledging undivided support through the campaign. "
 In a general assembly of. the entire college this morning, President Palmer made a statement concerning the ac. tion of the board of trustees towards the drive, He announced the appoint ment of Dean Carmichael as director of the. drive. stating. that he had been relieved of the duties of dean for the, next six months. Dean Carmichael was called on for a talk. and in. brief speech of 15 minutes explained the needs for such an undertaking, show ing that the enrolment for next session is already -crewding the dormitories. There are today more students enrolled than there were on the sixteenth of July last year.. Other bnildiISs are also sorely needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
MISSISSIPPI MAN
 JUMP UNDER TRAIN

SHEFFIELD, Ala, March 27.-John Hardwick, age 50, committed suicide in Middleton, Miss, this morning by throwing himself under train, No. 25, a Memphis special, as the train was pull ing away from the station. Hardwick, in company with his brother-in-law Asa Wlbanks, boarded the train at Corinth, en route to. Walnut. Miss. Having left the train at Middleton to board a train for Walnut without a word Hardwick rushed to the moving train, threw himself under it and was instantly killed. He, was returning from Boonyille, Miss, where he had gone for medical examination.
 Spielberger Honored-At today s luncheon of the Sheffield Rotary club, past President Harry Spielberger was presented a pretty silver loving cup by members of the club in appreciation of his services during his term of office.
 Observe Fathers Day-Yesterday was & great day with the Sheffield Ri. wanis club. It was fathers day and a large number of fathers and grand, fathers were guests of the club. Ri wanian J. 0. Harris and J. T. Long of Florida were the principal speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

brings the percentage of first class scouts in the city to a total of 2S per cent, which is three per cent above the goal set by the local council at first annual meeting of 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
CHURCH. PLANS
 IO0TH BIRTHDAY., :,
 sCELEBR A.TION.
(MusCLE SHOALS BUREAu,

; tMUstLE SHOALS .BUhEAul t TUSCUMBIA, Ala, March 27.-- Arrangements are being made for! the fitting observance of the 100th
 anniversary of the First Presby-ss terian church of Tuscumbia. on, April 13 and 14 This church; was organized in 1924 by Rev. Dr. Black burn of Frankfort, Ky, and the present building was dedics ted in 1928. Rev. Campbell was it's first pastor.
 On Aprfl ,15, the Presbytery of North Alabama will convene in this church for it's regular spring meet ing. The week of April 13 to 20, has been designed us home com ing week and many former members will attend the various anniversary services. Dr. w. F. Ttumpt is the present pastor. is.s- ]. {,-..s :. < Y T. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
A Good Thing DON'T MISS IT.

Send your name and address plainly written together with 5 cents (and this slip) to Chamberlain Medicine O., Des Moihes, Iowa, and receive in return . trial package containing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchial, "Au" and whooping coughs, and tickling throat; Charnberlain's Stom. sch and Liver Tablets for stomach trou. bles, indigestion, gassy pains that crowd the heart, biliousness and constipation; Chsmberlain's Salve, needed n-every family for burns, scalds, wounds. piles, and skin affections; these valued family medicines for only cents. Don't miss it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
T0day T1venty Years Ago P0rter's Opened h Birmingham!

ust twenty years today, opened and made first bid for the patronage of Bnming gham Men.
 make Porters today the leading Mems Wear Store guided then and have been steada adhered the foundation of the business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
FOUND DEAD IN BED We'll Known Florence Figure Sue.
 cuFnbs

FLORENCE, Ala, March 27.-Early last night neighbors, who had been looking after him in his illness found E.. c. Crowell, an agedTc9tizen, who lived on the. O'Neil farm near town, dead in his bed. MT. Croweil had been a familiar figure on the streets of Flor ence for five years and had earned liy- ing by selling wood from cart, which he drove himself.
 Rev. Price Speaks Rev. c. l.. Price spoke to the Florence Kiwanis club at its luncheon today. on the recently organized city beautiful club and work of this new club was unanimously in- dorsed by the Kiwanis club.
 New Teachers Added Twelve new teachers have been added to the faculty of the state normal school for the sum mer school this year, according to an announcement made by President Will Gngham..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
OFFICERS CHOSEN ]
 BY ROTARY CLUB
B. M. Jesperson Elected President Of Anniston
 Organization
GALVESTON BUREAU,

ANNISTON, Ela., March 27.-B. M. Jespherson, resident manager of the Phosphrus company plant here, has been nominate for president of the Anniston Rotary club and will be elected at the next weekly meeting on Tuesday. Charles R. Bell is the new vice-president. Mir. Jespherson had been vice president of the club during the last term. J. W. Mallory was also nominated for the office of secretary which he has held for many terms.
 To Hold Field Day-Rev. L. C.. Branscomb, Prof. c. W. Dauggette of the State Normal school at Jack sonville and Mrs. Enmet Ledbetter, woman member of the county board of education, will be the speakers at the morning exercises of the junior high school meet and field day which will take place on Friday.
 Ackleberger Funeral-Many friends of the family assembled Thursday morning for the funeral services over the body of Mrs. Charlott Ackleberger who died Wednesday.
 Baseball Season Opens-The base ball season will be opened Friday with a game between the Anniston high school and Lincoln, the contest to be staged on the Anniston field.
 Officer Freed-Officer George W. Tolleson of the city police force was Thursday acquitted of an assault to murder charge.
 Trio Arrested-Police officesr ar- rested Bill McWhorter, H. NJ. McWhor- ter and Robert Vines on a charge of violating the prohibition law. The trio were arrested as they drove into the city down Leighton avenue and in search the car revealed 15 gallons of liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28

Potash exists in the rocks in unfim- ited quantities, awaiting only the per lection of cheap method of extrac- tion to to supply every need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
T ROTARY PIN GIVEN

DEMOPOLIS, AIa., March ZI.- (Special.)-The feature of yesterdays Rotary luncheon was the presentation of a Rotary pin to the retiring presi- dent, B. F. Elmore.- On behalf of the club 1T. c. Reid thanked the retiring officer for his splendid services to the club and presented the pin.
 A R. Smith gave a report of the district convention recently held at Tuscaloosa. Lay" Mayer told the club of the plans for the shrine ceremonial carnival and merchants spring festival to held during April.
 Shrine Circus Planned=-During the week of April through April IT the Demopolis Shrine club will bring of the largest carnival companies in the south, Miller Bros, to Demopolis. In connection with the Shrine Cere- monial Carnival" the Denopolis Mer- chants association will have a "Mer- chants Spring Festival" '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
W. B. GOOCH DEAD

LAUREL, Miss, March 27.-(Spe, ciaI Leased Wire. .1--W.. B. Gooch, well known citizen of Sandersyille, died at his home in that city Tuesday morning. Funeral services were conducted from the residence at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Masons conducted the services. Interment was in the taml- Iy plot in SandersSille.
 Dr. Gill Preaches-Dr. S. ". Gill of thA Presbyterian executive committee for education, preached two sermons at the First Presbyterian church here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
AMBITIONS

The widow's-To find a second
husband as nice as she tells
everybody her first one was.
The waiter s-To have the man
ager post menus on the windows
II OF the restaurant so that Gus
toners could make up their minds
as to what they want before COM
& ing inside.
The explorer's-To discover a
new continent where there are no
such things as monographs, sake.
phones, ash cans or milk wagons.
! The smokers commute on
q railroad train composed Of seven
ears reserved for passengers VINO
use tobacco and one for those
who do not.
The information clerks-To work
In a city where the entire popu.
lation is deaf and. dumb.
L6,N The judge's-To have all cases
I Involving weeping, witnesses trans
Gerred to another court.
III The pedestrian's-To invent a
cheap portable balloon. =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

The widow's-To find a second
husband as nice as she tells
everybody her first one was.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

Capitalist - What Little Willie
j feels like when he, is given a dol
/ lar to spend for Xmas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
YOU POOR KID, Why
Are YOU 50 SKINNY !?
You Need McCoy's Cod Liver Oh
Tablets.

Don't your mother know that Cod
Liver Oil will put pounds of good
healthy flesh on your bones in just
a few weeks?
Tell her every druggist has it in
sugar-coated tablet form now SO
that you won't have to take the
nasty, fishy-tasting oil that is apt
to upset the stomach.
Tell her that McCoy's Cod Liver
Oil Tablets are chock-full of vita.
mines and are the greatest flesh
producers and health builders she
can find.
One sickly, thin kid, aged 9,
gained IL pounds in Z months.
She must ask Peoples Drug
Stores or any good druggist for
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets-60
tablets. go cents-as pleasant to
take as candy. -
McCOy's Cod Liver Oil
Tablets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
FAMOUS ALIBIS

II would love to 80 to the NOV.
les tonight with you, Joe, but my
uncle from Kansas City IL here
and /, ought to stay home and help
entertain him. Now, IL you could
get two tickets for the new show
tomorrow night ..s
Eyes. I would have won the race
easily II I hadn't stumbled on the
last lap. hurt my ankle last
spring, you know. and I was
running so fast that 1t gave way
under the strain
y would love to help you
by subscribing to the magazine,
Willie, but we have five or. six
Of them now. Besides, my hus.
band never reads them. You 60
call on Mrs. Blooey, she's crazy
about such things and I'm sure
that she would take a copy :"
mo darling, / can't spare, you
any more money this week. The
boys took up a collection for poor
old Joe McCuff and I thought it
was only fair to chip in q few
dollars, seeing that we went to
school together and all
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
WEBSTER
TO DATE

Cross-eyed-Term applied to one
= who views things from the wrong
perspective, as. a bachelor judge
'aecturing married man for
choking his wife. i
Laboring Under Difficulties
"A knock -kneed youth who slut,
tiers trying to propose to an old
maid who is slightly deaf.
EffiefentAThe description given
to person who gets credit for
being clever simply because no.
body has happened to discover
his mistakes.
Lowbrow-One who is unSym-
pathetic toward the fine arts; a
landlady dispossessing an artist
who is unable to sell his paint.
ings and is six weeks behind in
the rent.
\. Nickel sQueezer - One who
spends his meal hours at home
and his cash elsewhere. -
szSt Perpetual Motion-Two flappers
trying to out-talk each other in an
i effort to vanp the village sheik.
Capitalist - What Little Willie
j feels like when he, is given a dol
4 lar to spend for Xmas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

The information clerks-To work
In city where the entire popu.
lation Is deaf and dumb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

The couple in the next apart
ment who started divorce Just
as your girl was beginning to
think seriously Of marrying. you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

III Nickel sQueezer - One who
spends his meal hours at home
and his cash elsewhere. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

The girl who promises to love
ana honor you, and obey what
ever she thinks is reasonable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
FOUL BALLS

The doctor who tells you that
you need rest a week before the
date Of your marriage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

The friend who loaned you his
worn-out automobile for an after
Moons ride, and then sued you for
500 when the old tires blew out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03

! N Perpetual Motion-Two flappers
trying to out-talk each other in an
4 effort to vanp the village sheik.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-03
YET
POSLAM
HEALS ECZEMA

Poslam is the most concentrated
of skin remedies, yet its medica-
ton is so safe and gentle that 1t
may be used freely, even on a.
baby's tender skin. It stops itch
ing INSTANTLY and quickly over
comes tormenting. disfiguring erup-
lions. At all druggists'-only Soc.
P0SLAM, 243 w. 18th St.,
New York
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21
Houston

Quite a number of our town folks
attended the Sunday School Conven-
tion that was held in FELTON, last
Wednesday.
The latest case of scarletena is
that of Lawrence, the youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Sharp. He
was taken i'll last Monday but is
getting along alright at last report.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Wilson have
been recent visitors at Philadelphia
and New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reese, George
Reese of Blackbird and Walter Min
ner and family of near Harrington
were the Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Thistlewood.
Miss Hattie Vinyard who teaches
school near Wilmington spent the
weekend with her mother.
Mrs. Samuel Townsend Of Snow
Hill, Md, has been visiting her niece,
Mrs. G. A. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Satterfleld and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter Marvel motored
to Selbyville on Saturday and spent
the weekend with James johnson
and family.
Miss Katherine Vineyard was the
guest Of Miss Gladys Thistlewood
over Sunday.
Several of our town people are
getting radios.
Mrs. C. E. Counselman is having
her store property improved by the
addition of big show windows in
front
Several from Houston attended the
sale of Nutter Marvel's last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Marvel intends to quit farm
ing and move to Milford.
Our town was very sorry to hear
of the serious accident that befell
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hammond last
Saturday at Harrington. She fell and
broke her hip and is now in the
Emergency Hospital at Milford.
Houston Foot Ball Notes
Harrington eleven met defeat on
the Houston gridiron Friday last
when Houston took home another
victory Harrington had good inter-
ference while Houston gained on
trick plays. The Houston backfield
did splendid work. Pratt gained
much ground on line plunges.
RYAN and LeKites were the fea-
lures for the visitors.
Score: Houston 10; Harrington 0.
Touchdowns: Magee, s. L. V. Ar
mour, Pratt. Field goal, Magee.
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21

Miss Mildred Donline was visiting
Philadelphia and Wilmington the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Melvin of
Ocean city, Md, spent a part of
last week here.
pay from ten to twenty cents
each for we'll made holly wreaths.
Charles G. Jones, Milton, Della.
Life Insurance. Chas. J. Holzmuel-
Ter. Milford. f29-tf
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21
River Dale Park

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Nowland, of
Dover and their son and daughter
from Wilmington, visited their cot
tage on Sunday. It has been rebuilt
and greatly improved. They expect
to spend a part of Thanksgiving
week here.
VIM. D. Watson of Dover has i'm
proved his shore front by building a
jetty to protect it from the waves.
He expects to erect a fine cottage
next sSring.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. V. Morris and
family of Philadelphia spent the
weekend at their cottage. Mr.. Nor
ris will have his cottage repainted
soon.
The remaining descendants of that
once powerful tribe of Indians that
inhabited the tide water lands OF
this section, will hold their annual
pow WOW on November 9th, at Riv
er Dale Park, on the shores of In
dian River Bay which is the home of
their anscestOrs. There will be sew
eral of the Virginia chiefs and their
warriors from the different tribes of
the Allied Confederated Tribes; al
so Chief Strong Wolf, Princess Mol
lie DOLLS Nelson, from the Penob-
scot Tribe, Chief Snow of the Iroqu-
Ois and others. There will be a del
egation from the University of Penn
sylvania: DR.. F. G. Speck, DR.. w. w.
Hyde, Prof Claud Johnson and sew
eral noted speakers. There will be
Indian songs and dancing and GER
emonies to be held in the afternoon
and evening. All that are interested
and care to come are welcome.
pay from ten to twenty cents
each for we'll made holly wreaths.
Charles G.. Jones, Milton, Della.
Don't give up the struggle
Because the way seems dark.
It's only through the shadows
We find the shining mark.
Try letting others rest on you
AS you have been resting a while
On somebody's strength, on some
body's cheer,
On somebody's song and smile.
Try letting others feel lifted up
AS you have been lifted full oft
Through the wine in neighborly |
neighbor's cup,
That has helped you to look aloft.
Try being something to somebody |
here
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21

AS others have been unto you,
And thus the common equation Of
cheer
Well all be a little more true.
Whistle when the world weeps,
Marble when it sighs,
Under us the bloom sleeps
Over us the skies.
r r.
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21

It's a small world, and so often
the man you owe appears while you
are paying cash for gas.
AS the cynic grows wiser and
wiser he finally discovers the truths
other people knew all the time.
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21

pay from ten to twenty cents
each for we'll made holly wreaths.
Charles G.. Jones, Milton, Della.
Milford chronicle., 1924-11-21

Don't give up the struggle
Because the way seems dark.
It's only through the shadows
We find the shining mark.
Evening star., 1924-12-02
Cayety-" Happy Moments.

"A cluster OF words In a musical
setting. cemented with dances and
laughs" This description. printed on
tho >hrst page of tho Gayety Theater
program. just about tells the story
OF this weeks show. All that Is
needed to complete the details is to
mention the fact that the perform
ers sbundantly supply the sparkles.
The show is Sim Williams Happy
Moments" and 1t aims to tighten the
cares Of the tired business man."
The marksmanship Is good. The two
comedians of the company. Lew
White and Herman Fay. are new to
Gayety patrons. but they are sure to
win favor They are supplied with
good lines which they put across
cleverly, and the many comedy situ-
atoms In which they appear are never
drawn out to a point where they be-
come tiresome.
Pauline Gienmarr makes the role OF
soubrette a charming one, with her
ability as a singer and dancer.
Florence Allison in song specially
and Irene Leary in songs and dances
do their share toward making the en-
tertainment enjoyable. Fred Cook,
Pl!ny Rutlsdge and Floyd Hallicy
complete the cast.
A specially that made quite a hit
last night was that Of Cleora and
Bono. a dancing team that displayed
Evening star., 1924-12-02
4 PIMPLY SKIN SOON
CLEARED BY SULPHUR

pinple remover. 1t is harmless
and inexpensive. Just ask any drug
gist for a small jar of Rowles Men
tho Sulphur and use it like cold
cream.
Evening star., 1924-12-02

running to which II is son,sw what akin.
one sees in "Milgrim's Progress" the
embodiment of that which has lasting
appeal.
The play turns on the theme that
even the most closs1y woven fabric
Of home-life 10 not safe from the on
slaught Of modernity. The product
Of 1898 meets tho product Of 1924 in
three-act battle and in the end
1924 il the inevitable victor.
David MiIgrim is q small town toy.
maker. He sends his boy and CARL
to college. He invents a dye process
but until the son gets behind 1t to
lift the family out Of It's comfortable
middle -classness, tho invention 10 IN
inert and Nfeless thing. After that
money pours in. The family. after 9
6attlo, moves to New York. The
change overwhelns David. Steam
heat, noisy elevators. grapefruit In
stead OF herring for breakfast-these
are too much for the old man. HI.
employees strike. He gets into trouble
with his partner by supporting the
strikers. His daughter falls in love
with the son OF a prominent judge
but the judge forbids the marriage
His son marries a Foi!ies girl. His
wife, a lovable Jewish mother, de-
relops a Riverside Drive accent anc
then David quits. He chucks the
business. gives away all his money
and hikes off alone back TO the frs,
home in the small town.
He doesn't stay long, however
Steam heat. and Broadways "moosic.
combined with the love OF a Jewish
father for his children, finally wiz
out.
"Milgrims Progress in David Mil
grim gives Louis Mann a character
that he devours. The selfish ole
father. irascibly funny, has = great
many laughs and a few tears to brina
out in the course of the three act:
and MANN does it masterfull!
Marie Reichardt is the wife auC