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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12
Ancients Believed Mans
Glory Was His Beard

There was a deep-rooted belief
among the ancient peoples Of the East
that a mans glory was his beard.
Compulsory shaving and the close
cropping of hair were signs of degra-
dalton. This is borne out by Assyrian
sculptures, which always show kings
with boards and long hair and slaves
with close-cropped hair and clean
shaven faces.
The Egyptians. however, had differ
ent ideas. They considered that hair
was a source of dirt and shaved both
face and head. Their slaves and serv-
ants were compelled to do the same
The early Greeks and Romans
shaved of their boards because they
gave the enemy a good hold in hand-to-
hand fightingl 1t is recorded that AL
exander the Great ordered his soldiers
to shave for this reason.
1t was the custom among Romans
to shave off the beard at the age Of
twenty-one and present it as an offer
Ing to the household gods. A beard
was grown after that age only as a
sign of mourning.-London Tit-Bits.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

collars among the new arrivals which
can be worn up about the neck or
turned back. Jabots and even stock
collars follow in the wake of these
simple new suits, but the plain, round
collar and ribbon tie holds first place.
A typical suit Of checked flannel, in
light and deep tan shades, presents
itself at the right of the two suits pic
tured and the photograph tells all its
story.
The model at the left is made of
cross-bar flannel in beige and brown
and may be developed as skirt and
jacQuette or as a one-piece garment.
Plain flannel makes the graceful col
lar, borders the flaring cuff and pro-
vides the girdle and small AIT buttons
are covered with 1t
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

Two Horns Are Used With This Ar
ranoement; the Sound Is Projected
Upward Through the Inside Horn,
and That From the Outside Horn
DETECTED Downward by the Curved
Edges Of the Larger One.
needed as the receiving set employed
mas provided with three stages of
audio, using No. 216A tubes. The
loud speaker was placed within an
electric light fixture of the rejecting
bowl type, and suspended in such man.
ner that the top of the speaker would
be within Al feet Of the top of 4
room II feet high. In rooms with low
er ceilings, approximately the same
proportions were maintained.
Considering the fact that the bells
in this speaker were by no means per-
fect-each was made in two pieces, cut
out of a fiat sheet of copper, shaped
by hand, brazed and finished on man
drels which happened to be near the
dimensions reQuired-the result was
truly surprising. In every part Of the
speaker or at distance of Is feet, the
results were entirely different from
those obtained with the usual type Of
horn Good music or the voice re-
ceived, acquired or was reproduced In
a soft mellow tone, though the full
volume was used at the input, and
without this input being greater than
necessary with the old-type horn.
The above results were obtained in
a room % by 80 feet, using a single
speaker. 1t is a practical certainty
that in a large auditorium with fair
acoustical qualities, two or three loud
speakers using the described type Of
horn, will give excellent results. Nat
urally, tests for placing the horns will
have to be made in every case, as the
length, width and height of the audi
forum will govern the situation.
Only the horn of the size illustrated
has been made and used. However,
there should be no question from the
acousical standpoint why different
sizes of double horns, equipped with
different types of microphones should
not work satisfactorily.-Rad News.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12
Mannish Tailored Spring Suits;
New Spring Hats and Accessories

The messengers Of her gracious mar
esty-the Springtime-are now among
us notifying US that she is on her
way and inviting us to make ready
for her coming. Already new hats,
new garments and accessories are pre-
scented In the shops while women have
time to consider and compare and
make the right choice, Nothing better
in early spring apparel will follow
these first displays, in fact the first
presentations are apt to be the best.
Hats and scarfs. capes and neck
wear all promise season Of the most
tasteful and cheerful dressing. In mil
llnery for spring there are many
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

10 k1e JULIET r1OTn.
means sought would function under
any indoor conditions such as in
rooms of different sizes, furnished or
unfurnished, etc.
From the above, the line of research
to be followed, and the solution, will
be readily understood by the descrip-
ton and Illustrations Of the means en-
ployed to get the desired effect of diff
fusing the total volume of sound prac-
dcally evenly over an entire room. The
first step was to place a horn within a
horn, with simple means to hold these
two horns In their proper relative po-
sitions. Horns with straight sides
would naturally constitute no i'm
provement, therefore. the principle of
the bell Gas for instance the opening
Of cornet) of the brass musical wind
instrument was adopted-and please
note-this bell has been used since
time immemorial without change.
On the curve Of the bell, however,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

tailored hats and great numbers Of
these are made of milan straw braid,
in combination with silk, ribbon or
millinery fabrics. Ribbons are used
lavishly and some entire hats are
made Of them. The grosgrain and
MORE weaves appear to be In greatest
favor. For trimming, In addition to
ribbon, many jeweled ornaments, fine
feathers and fat effects in flowers are
used, but as the summer comes an
abundance of flowers in varied trims
are promised. 1t Is the early spring
hat that concerns US.
The hat and cape to match are made
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

of crepe de chine in tan. The cape is
scalloped at the bottom and hem
stitched. Flat silk flowers In tan and
brown outline the standing collar and
cover the coronet about the turban.
The small hat at the right of brown
taffeta silk and petaline braid has a
visor at the front and brown lace
veil that lies about the shape and falls
off at the right side and partly across
the face. On the left little poke
shape of black milan is handsomely
trimmed with wide black MORE ribbon
and rhinestone pin. Ribbon in blue
and black covers the upturning brim
of the black milan hat that is finished
with a wide bow across the back.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
90. 1924. Western Newspaper Usion.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

to start the spring right with the sort
Of apparel that is bestowed of all.
So far there are three main insplra-
lions to be traced in the new tailored
suits: the box coat. the jacquette and
the mandarin coat are in the vanguard
Of the mode. But there are three-quar-
pany and also some capes or cape at
tachments 1t Is the plain, practical
tailored suit that we are taking to
heart first, especially in the new
checked and cross-bar fiannels-they
come in many variations and color
combinations. There are convertible
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

THE feast Of thousand welcomes
- awaits the prodigal tailored suit
that Is now Fastening back to US. 1t
was never banished, but finding itself
crowded by day-dresses, coat-dresses
and even less clean-cut frocks, worn
under top coats, 1t silently slipped
away and almost effaced Itself. A lit
tie absence of the mannish-or boy
1sh-tailored suit will go a long way
with American women. especially our
young women, who delight in being
somewhat boyish themselves. Now the
tailored suit is being heralded every
where and womankind has made up
its mind. collectively and individually,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12
Largest Waves

From series of observations made
of waves of the Atlantic, Pacific and
Indian oceans by a French naval OH
Ger, 1t was found that the largest
waves occurred in the Indian ocean.
where thirty different waves averaged
% feet, the largest being 81 feet
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12
How to Convert Switch
Into Double Detector

In this detector a single, pole double
throw switch is used. The two con-
facts are spread slightly; in one Is in
serted a piece Of radiocite and in the
other a piece of silicon. On each edge
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

A Single Pole Double-Throw switch
Is Converted Into a Double Crystal
Detector in tho Simple Manner
Shown.
of the knife-blade solder a catwhisker
Connections are taken from either con.
tact on the center of the switch. In
this way change can be made from one
crystal to the other.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12

It's the chap who doesn't care for
filthy lucre who is always wanting to
borrow a quarter.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-03-12
"['U Take
ChQnce!''

THE thought that goes with the
i cup of coffee at the evening meal
is disturbing one. 1T may keep me
awake tonight"
The something [cafeine] in coffee
that keeps so many folks awake nights,
is entirely absent in Postum-the de-
1icious, pure cereal beverage. The diff
ference means full nights rest and
a bright tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
AUBURNSTIJDENTS. TO HAVE BANQUET.
Affair Friday To Mar shall Support For
 Big Game

One of the largest gatherings of Au- burn alumni ever held is planned here Friday evening when grads and under grads stage a banquet at the Southern club to marshal support for the game with Louisiana State the following day.
 The meeting lists numerous features, among them talks by professors of tht school, Coach Pitts, music by the Au- burn band, and other enthusiasm en- to 500 alumni Monday by Henry T. De couragers. 7
 Invitations to the banquet were mailed Bardeleben, president of the Jefferson County Alumni association. It is not the plan of the committee, however, to limit the meeting to the recipients of these. According to announcement all l.. n who have attended the institution at any tina will be made welcome.
 Dr. DeBardeleben's letter is as fol lows: -1'
 Dear Auournite: When we were in Auburn we always answered the call of Mass meeting in Langdon hall.'
 Well, we are going to have the big gest mass meeting and banquet in the history of Jefferson County Alumni on Friday night, 2 p. m., October 24, at the Southern club. to talk over by-gone days, to boost the team and coaches, and sing will be made by our old professors, the. praises of old Auburn. Speeches Coach Pitts,, and other celebrities.
 Let's renew old friendships and let the team and coaches know that the alumni of Birmingham and Jefferson county are behind them 1000 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21

other railroad, including switches and turnouts, shall be paid by the owners of such railroad, and shall be assessed against and form a lien upon said rail. road and the property connected there- with, and fair and just proportion of the cost of drainage improvements shall be assessed against and form lien upon each street, electric or other railroad, on the highways or rights of way drained by such drains or sewers, and nothing herein contained shall be construed to re- lieve any such railroad of it's obligations in the matter of street improvements.
 Section 4. That the estimated cost of said improvements is $33, ,860.00, and that the Commission of the City of Bir- mingham will meet on the 11th day of November, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, at ten clock, a. m., to hear any objections, re- monstrances or protests that may be made against said improvements, the manner of making the. same or the char acter of material to be used.
 Approved Oct. IA, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,.
 President of the Commission. A true copy. ;&.,Y. E's.
 l.. F. GRAY,
 City Clerk
 Age-Herald, Oct. 21 and 2S, 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
HOMER ENTHRALL LARGE AUDIENCE
American Song-Bird Wins Hearts At Audito-
 rum Concert

Probably no better choice of an artist to open Birmingham's new auditorium could have been made than Louise Ho- mer. No singer could have better pleased the great audience and no voice could have demonstrated to better ad- vantage the acoustic properties of the hall. Her rich, beautiful tones re- sounded to the remotest seats, and her personality captivated her hearers.
 The hearty applause which greeted her was we'll merited. She conveyed through voice of resonant, glowing tone and ample range-it is mezzO in compass and contralto in quality-sub- tie play of emotion and many moods.
 The first group on her program opened with two Handel selections quite opposite in character: Com and Trip It. light and requiring consider able flexibility and the aria, ''He Shall Feed His Flock" from the Messiah, to which she gave a most artistic interpre- tation.
 Then followed "The Mermaid's Song,' by Hayden, which proved most at tractive number; and the beloved "Sere- made" of Franz Schubert. So exquisite was her rendition of this favorite that her audience sat enchanted.
 ',Darf des Falken Schevinge" by Dvorak, was not familiar to her hear CTS. but her interpretation won great applause, and after several recalls she responded with vivacious little encore song.
 The second group was composed en- tirely of arias, and included "Les Larmes" from Werther, by O'Hassenet ; "Chanson du Tigre" from Paul and Virginia by Hasse, and closed with the ever-populnr aria from Verdis I'll Trovatore," Stride la Vampa," in which the artist revealed her dramatic powers She responded to the insistent encore with still another aria, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice." from Samson and Delilah
 The third group consisted of three songs by Sydney Homer, "Sheep and Lambs," ''How's My Boy" and Moth CT Gives" Into these the great con- tralto put a wealth of feeling and sym pathetic expression. Again, with gra- cious generosity, she responded to an encore with Little Orphan Annie"
 The last group embraced Slovakian folk song, Annie, the Hiller's Daugh- ter" so pretty that it forced one to ad- mire the musical taste of those people with the difficult names.
 Then came John Dory," an old English song. written in 1909; Home Song" by Liddle; "Tally Ho," by Leoni, that won enthusiastic applause, and Love Went Riding" by Frank Bridge. After prolonged applause she returned and sang Battle Hymn of the Republic
 Ruth Emerson, at the piano, proved a most dependable accompanist, showing technical facility and sympathetic musi- cal understanding.
 The large audience was a magnificent tribute to this great American singer. and stamped the approval of the public on the advantages of the municipal auditorium making possible the presen- tation of so great an artist at so small an admission price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
ORDINANCE NO. 9ss.C

ORDINANCE NO. 93e-C AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE REPOSITORIES OF MONEYS AND FUNDS OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. BE IT ORDAINED by the Commis sion of the City of Birmingham, as fol lows:
 Section 1. That in addition to the banks and trust companies heretofore designated as Repositories of the moneys and funds of the City of Birmingham, Alabama, the Southside Banking Com pany, and the Avondale Bank and Saw ings Company, both of Birmingham, Alabama, are hereby designated as de- positories of the moneys and funds of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Section 2. BE TT FURTHER OR DAMNED, that the City Comptroller IS hereby authorized and empowered to de- posit such moneys. funds and checks be- longing to the City of Birmingham or held in trust by it. in said Repositories, as he may, in his discretion, deem proper, subject to the direction and ap- proval of the President.
 Approved Oct. 17, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy.
 L. B. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age Herald, Oct. 21, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
SUPREME TRIBUNAL
 DECIDES LAND SUIT
State Loses Effort To Regain
 College Property

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 20.-(Spe- cial. )-Division A of the Mississippi supreme court Monday morning upheld the order of the chancery court of Perry county in the suit of the state ex rel. Stokes Robertson against the Mattel and Stout company and the J. J. Newman Lumber company.
 The revenue agent sought to have the action of the board of trustees of Alcorn A and NJ. college in selling cer- tain timbered lands reScinded. The sale was cOnSummated approximate tely 26 years ago and the revenue agent sought to have the land returned, to. gether with damages.
 Several score of similar suits now pending in the courts of South Missis. sippi will be decided by the decision given Monday. Lands in question were sold more than 26 years ago by mem bers of the Alcorn college board of trus. tees at a private sale after bids for the land in small tracts had been re, ceived and rejected.
 Justice Holden in deciding the three eases stated that it was his private opinion, stated publicly, that the state was unfair in asking that the land pat, ents be invalidated without offering tC refund taxes and purchase price of the property.
 Funds derived from the sale of the land, which was donated by the fed eral government, were set aside for the use of the school and interest on the proceeds have been used in the time since the sale was consummated.
 Charters ApprOved-Charles ap- proved and recorded in the office of the secretary of state within the past few days were the following:
 Kendrick Mercantile company of Ed wards, capitalized at $10,0OO Iverness Gin company, of Iverness, capitalized 1t S20.OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
HUGE MENACERE
 WITH BIG CIRCUS

Menageries, complete in every detail, and containing specimen of every liv- ing land or water animal, making a geological display second to none in the universe are offered this year by the John Robinson circus, the greatest trained wild animal circus on earth, which comes to Birmingham on Mon- day, October 27. In the menagerie de- partInent are to be found the most per feet as well as the rarest specimens of animal life on earth, each of the species carefully classified.
 One of the extra features of the menagerie is the kindergarten of baby elephants, camels, lions, tigers. and leopards, which will be especially in- teresting to children and students. Old Dr. Sork worked overtime last winter at the quarters of the John Robinson circus in Peru, Ind, and no other show has ever carried so many baby ami mals.
 In the mammoth main tent the dis play proper will include thrilling and nerve shattering aerialists; superbly astonishing equestrians, death court ing acrobats; breath taking wire walk CTS, clever jugglers and perch workers, educated horses, ponies, monkeys and dogs, and the greatest offering of wild animal numbers ever presented under canvass dome.
 Two performances are scheduled for this city, the afternoon show starting at ? D. m., and the night exhibition at $ D. m., with the doors of the zoo and menagerie opening an hour earlier. The free street pageant of more than mile in length will leave the circus grounds at exactly Il q. m. For the convenience of women and children a downtown ticket office will be established on circus day at Sellers Drug store, where tickets can be purchased at exactly the same price as on the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
POINTER DOG

Two years old; kennel broke; beautifully marked; good re- triever. Call Mir. White, Main 5595.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. e77.C

An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade of SOth street and S0th street south, and the curbs on both sides there of, from the south curb line of 1st ave nue, to the north property line of Rugby avenue. BE IT ORDAINED by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of S0th street and S0th street, south, and the curbs on both sides there of, from the south curb line of 1st ave nue, to the north property line of Rugby avenue, be, and the same are hereby fixed and established as shown on pro- file sheet Nos. 133, 253 and 306, here tofore exhibited to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall in the of- flee of the City Engineer.
 Approved Oct. IA, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy.
 l.. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age Herald, Oct. 21, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
MERCHANDISE Fl AUCTION SALES 73

MULES AND HORSES
 AT AUCTION If you have not tried Bir- mingham as a Mule and Horse market be sure to come here on
 THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Now acknowledged the largest auction sale of mules and horses in the south %
 25O HEAD TO SELL Young broke mules. Young broke mares and horses.
 Nice Tennessee saddle Mares and horses. Less expense to assemble here, and sold as cheap as any market.
 Positively sold to the highest bidder.
 If you should need mules or horses of any kind do not let this opportunity pass without attending this sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 pAROTE
SAM vANDIvER.
NOTICE Annual Meeting Of The Stockholders Of Julian Beggs Signal

cf Julian Beggs Signal Comnany will be held at the principal office of the Com pany, No. 2s1. St. John Street Portland, Maine, on November 18th, 1924, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Particular consideration will be given to certain proposed modificatiuns Tn the terms of that certain License agreement executed on or as of the 2d day of April, 1919, between this Corporation. American Railway Signals Company and Harry w. Beggs, and such action taken with refer ence thereto as to the Stockholders shall seem best.
 The transfer books of the Company will be closed the 18th day of October, 1924, at 5 o'clock P. M. and opened on the 18th day of November, 1924, at 8 o'clock A. M
 By order of the Board of Directors. October 18th, 1924
 SacrAtary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
GENERAL OFFICE MAN

Wanted for immediate opening, with large coal mines; must have experience in payroll work, write good hand and be quick and accurate at figures; this position carries a salary of $125 to start, with splendid chance of advance ment; must be a first-class man and furnish good references. Apply Busi- ness Service Co. 406 N. Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
RHODES COURT

1928 S. 2sth St. Just off High land Ave. We have one 4-room and one broom apartment to offer in this exclusively located and well equipped building. This is the best equipped building in the city, having laundry in base ment and servants rooms on the premises. Shades, stoves, steam heat and janitor service furnished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21

FOR sALE-Tudor Ford sedan, 5 months old; balloon tires, motometer, lock wheel, spotlight; splendid motor. Call Woodlawn 951 for demonstration. BUICK-'24-4s coupe, run 500 miles; completely equipped; all extras and M- cense. For a demonstration call Main 7S00, extension 4. 2012 Ave. B.
 OVERLAND touring car, slightly used, fully equipped; price, $475; can be seen at 212 N. 6sth St. Woodlawn 144-J. FORD touring, 1921 model; cheap. Call Hemlock 1928.
 AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21

CALL MRS. MILLER, W. D. lO6E-J, Ss fore noon and let her relieve you of tk burden of house hunting. l specis liz in furnished and unfurnished apari unenta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21
LIVE STOCK & SEEDS (

MEsQUAKTE KENNELS, Dysart, Iowa. G. A. Ward, owner. Breeder of Scottish terriers. All pups A. K. c. eligible. Pups for sale. All pups priced subject to prior sales. Please explain in first letter whether the pup is to be a pet for the children, car companion or rough and rugged fellow for rats and squirrels. This information will enable me to se- lect a pup suitable. State color and sex. All inquiries answered promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-21

NORWOOD, APARTMENTS 2415-12l Ave, N., steam heated and moderI only 2 left. Macke R. E. & Ins. Cd 2119M 1st Ave, N.