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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

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 ried couples in want always congratu late myself on being single.
 ENGLISHMAN.
 Answer: I think you show not only gool sense, but good principle. Mir. Englishman, in staying single until you have some good, settled way of supporting a family. It shows that you have a chivalrous feeling toward women not to be will ing to drag one down into poverty, and it also shows that you have real mans sense of responsibility to refrain from bringing children into the world whom you might not be able even to feed and clothe.
 Riches and luxury are not necessary to happiness in marriage. In fact, people who have to work and struggle together are generally bound together the closer by that experience. But it is not safe to undertake the venture unless there is q margin of security.
 No home is happy home in which there is not bread and meat in the cupboard, and warmth and decent clothing. No home is a happy home where the wolf hOwls at the door, and where the dread of sickness or being out of work for a few days hangs like a sword over the head of the family.
 A single man can shift for him self. It is the married man who looks at his wife, old and broken. and worn before her time with hard work and worry, and at his children, ragged and half fed, who knows the worst of poverty.
 The poor man who marries before he can afford it never has chance to get ahead because it takes all he can make to support his family. The single man has a better chance to lay by a little money and get into better position
 So wait until you can see your way clear to establishing a home on a good, sound financial platform. It is sad, but true, that matrimony has become luxury in these days of the high cost of living.
 My Dear Miss Dix-I am mu- sician. I teach music and play in pub lie very often. I contribute as much toward supporting the home as my hus- band does, but every time I play, even for money to spend on the home. my husband is perfectly furious. He either curses like a madman or else does not speak to me for several days, some times a week or more. I fairly wor- shipped him when we were married but his conduct has so disgusted me that I would leave him except that ] have a child who is exceptional, and. il is his welfare that I am distressed about, as he is above the average.
 I work very hard, and the double strain of my domestic unhappiness and my work is breaking me down. Car you throw any light on my problem? DISGUSTED WIFE.
 Answer: Your husbands attitude toward your work is not unusual. In fact, most women who continue to follow their professions after mar riage find that their husbands take very unreasonable position on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
Carnival Guests IN ote d Tn
 M obile

Many Birmingham people are attend ing the carnival in Mobile. Miss Evelyn Reed is the guest of Miss Alletta Tur- ner and much entertained. Mrs. I. E. Bennett and Mrs. E.. W. Tucker are visiting Mrs. Bennett's sister, Mrs Warren Christian, Mrs. George Moore and Miss Mamie Snow are also among the visitors and Mir. John Levert is the guest of Mir. Francis Inge during the festivities.
 Every style imaginable was seen at the Athelstan's double rush double mask ball on Thursday night. from cowboy to an old-fashioned girl: from parrot to a rose, and ''every little movement had a meaning all it's own and every flower an especial fragrance, says Betty Bienville, ip the Mobile Register. And why shouldn't it be thus and so? For the annual masquerade party given at the Athelstan. club the week before Mardi ,Gras is an event that society prepares for weeks in advance; that visitors come from quite distance to attend, and where realization always goes anticipation one better.
 The club was brilliant with myriads of bright lights; the company of mask
 
 nal costumes to make it so, and the ball room with its grinning masks, grotesque heads, pretty lanterns made a. carnival picture not soon forgotten. Smilax everywhere added to the decora- tive effect and the carnival spirit sounded a joyous note in every strain of music played by the Battle House orchestra.
 A r,s,, ~ H. Al I down the stairway in masquerade cos times. the. formation for the grand march made busy hum of e.e5ectancy and the domino clad figures in red and white polka dots and black and white were no less fanastic than those of their lady partners.
 Among the many visitors noted at the Athelstan were the Warren Chris tian's guests, the mayor of Biloxi and his daughter, Sarah Kennedy, coming up especially to be numbered "among those present. at this always enjoyable masquerade party. Mrs. Christians s two sisters, Mrs. B. W. Tucker and Mrs. l.. k. Bennett, both of Birming- ham. and Miss Kennedy were in 1861 costumes fashioned in the shades of lavender, green and yellow, with little lace trimmed pantalettes and the little French flowers adding the correct tone in the way of trimming, while Mrs. Christian herself made a fetching little French maid.
 Last years carnival queen, Miss All letta Turner, attended the Athelstan in evening dress and when the hour for un- masking arrived was one of the pretty belles joining with the masqueraders in the dance. Her guest, Miss Evelyn Redd of Birmingham, who is one of the most popular visitors of carnival time, who was in mask, went as a~Spanish lady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
Colonial Danes In Annual
 on

As is the annual custom the Colonial Danes will meet today at the home oi the president, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith on Niazuma avenue.
 Immediately following the business session, when the elections of officers will be held, the guests will be enter tained with beautifully appointed luncheon by Mrs. Smith at l o'clock. The present officers are Mrs. J. Nor gan Smith, president; Mrs. Henry l.. Badham of Birmingham, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Alexander D. Pitts of Sel- ma, second vice president; Mrs. H. M. Hooper of Mobile. third vice president ; Mrs. William NJ. Marks of Montgomery, fourth vice president.
 Among the out-of-town Danes who have signified their intention of coming are i: Mrs. Charles Marks of Montgom- cry. Mrs. Charles Henderson, Mrs. John Lewis Cobbs of Montgomery. and Mrs. James Lake Parker of Livingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
Reflections of Dorothy Di.
Tue Youag Bachelor Who Makes His Head Rule Ills Heart-The Husbaad Who Objects To Hts Wife Earning Money By Her Musical Talent C1n Admiration Change Into Love2
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subject. They want their wives to keep on with their work because they want the money the work brings in, and yet they are jealous of the work. It hurts their pride and vanity that they are not able to support their families alone, as more successful men do.
 And so they take out their spite by throwing every obstacle in the way of their wives following their careers. and by being as disagreeable about it as possible.
 If you will recall the women you have known who have continued to support themselves after marriage you will hardly remember one whose hus- band treated her. decently.
 Of course. in time it is going to he an accepted thing for women to continue with professions for which they have talent and for which they have spent years fitting themselves. And men will grow out of their mar row vanity and sympathize with their wives. and encourage them in their life work as women encourage their husbands now. But that day has yet to dawn.
 In your particular case, Disguised Wife, why do you not have it out with your husband and tell him that you will give up your work and leave him to support the family unaided il he objects to your money making? That will bring him to his senses quickly enough.
 If he is not amenable to reason. why continue to stand his abuse? Surely you could support yourself and your child, and man such as you describe your husband to be certainly is not an uplifting influence in child's life.
 DOROTHY DIX. Dear Dorothy Dix-I do not believe in love myself. but dear friend ot mine thinks she is in love with man who has remarked that he admired hel greatly. Do you think admiration car change into love?
 The thing people call love. I main tain, is only ina agination, but she dis agrees with me. Which one of us is right?
 MARY.
 Answer: I should say that all love begins in admiration, but not all admiration ends in love. We can only love those whom we admire. Beauty of face and form, intelli- gence, gentleness, sweetness, goodness that indefinable thing we call charm call forth our admiration, attract Us to a woman, and we come to love her as we see her more and more the em. bodiment of the qualities that appeal to us.
 But, on the other hand, we can ad- tmire a woman's good looks, we can enjoy her conversation and respect her good qualities without having one throb of personal affection or desire for her. So it is not inevitable that a man should fall in love with a woman he admires.
 Of course, love is imagination. We endow those we love with thousand graces and charms they do not pos sess. Otherwise, none of us would be loved.
 DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

who are Ill no bet ter circumstances than 1 am who are married, but I am not op t i m i s t i c enough about the future to take the risk. If I were married and hap pened to be out of work, and there was no money coming in ; I would get very disheart- ened. Don't you think I am acting wisely in studying my position first? When I see so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

D EAR MISS DIX-My greatest
 desire has been for a home of A my own, but am afraid to fall in love with any girl because I am not in a position to think of getting married. I know other young fellows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

Keep a piece of waxed paper under the centerpiece on the polished table. This will prevent the stains liable to result from the cold water in the flower receptacle or in case the water flows over and when the hot weather comes the centerpiece cannot stick to the table and leave a blemish on the polished surface
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

where he Is now travelling auditor, and has many friends who will congratulate him upon his selection of so charming a wife, whose populariey is attested by the many delightful ante-nuptial parties given complimenting her prior to her marriage-Mobile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
Mrs. Moughon o Fl o.nor
 C u C s t

X A lovely party of the Jay will take plsco this afternoon, when Mrs. Doris Moughon will be hostess at a bridge tea complimenting her guest, Mrs. Hubert Mock of Chicago.
 The home will be attractive with a ,profusion of bright blossoms and the tea table will have a basket of yellow tulips and jonquils as it's central motif with yellow tapers burning in silver holders. Mrs. LeRoy Holt and Mrs Eugene Bowling will preside at the lcoffee and tea urns. Mrs. Joe Frank Hin and Miss Lucille Morgan will assist in the dining room.
 Those invited to enjoy series oi bridge games are Mrs. Joe Franklin Mrs, Elliott Williams, Mrs. W. B Houseal, Mrs. Huston Brice. Mrs Wayne Nelson, Mrs. W. B. Lewis. Mrs William Moughon, IT,, Mrs. E. II Brown, Mrs. J. F. Scale, Mrs. H. M Robert Mccoy. Mrs. Winston Roberts, Mrs. Hallie, Mrs. Ed Archibald, Mrs Harold Bowron, Mrs. George Denham Miss Lucille Morgan, Miss Aline Me tCormack, Miss Martha Latady, Miss lHettie Sibley, Miss Malvina Coleman.
 Fifty friends have been asked for tea later in the afternoon.
 EHI.Y HAS SOCIAL
 jAT PHILLIPS HIGH
 The senior Phillips Hi-Y club, along with the faculty of Phillips High school and the Phillips Junior Hi-Y club, had Ia very delightful time at the social which was given by the senior. club Fri day evening at o'clock.
 The program rendered was very en- Ijoyable. The industrial team of the Phillips Hi-Y club gave demonstra- ltion by inducing a new member into the club; this was enjoyed by all. We were favored with minstrel by the world famous Dixie Dandies," who kept the whole audience bursting forth with laughter.
 After the program refreshments were served and the guests enjoyed a very sociable hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

Forming part of new buckle for parcel straps is a holder for shipping tags that prevents them being torn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
MISS REDO HONORED AT DINNER PARTY

At the dinner parties at the Battle House in Mobile Saturday evening, Miss Alletta Turner entertained for her guest. Miss Evelyn Redd. The Mo- bile Register says:
 Miss Alletta Turner, who last carni- val was queen at the kings banquet at the dansante at the Battle House, was hostess last evening at a dinner party and favored as her guests. Misses Evelyn Redd of Birmingham. Elizabeth Kolb of Chicago. Sadie Lyons. Lois McGaughy of Gilmcr. Tex, Adele Bounds. Marie Murphy, Marie McPhillips. Mrs. Ed Roberts and Ed Roberts. Wright Smith, IT,, Jack Case. Ensign J. K. Lynch, B.. II. Cowan of Columbus, Miss. Marion Lyons, Clifton Ipge. Joe Morrissette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
HRS. CLARKE HONOREE AT BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. A. s. Morgan, nee Maude Crawford, and Mrs. George Hunting ton Clarke. of Birmingham, nee Rose Heustis. who are enjoying many at tentions during their visit to their gSl- hood home, shared holiors Friday after noon at bridge party. when Mrs. w. E. Pope entertained for them at six tables. The prizes contested for were handmade handkechiefs, and these tro- phies were also presented to the two honorees.
 Following the games of bridge par ticipants were joined by a few tea guests, and those who shared the society of these two visitors with Mrs. Pope were Mrs. W. B. Patterson, Mrs. E. H. Buckner, Mrs. Will Brown, Mrs. Carol S. Browne, Miss Mabel Heustis, Mrs. Murray L. Scriven. Mrs. Robert Erwin, Mrs. Joe McPhillips, Mrs. W. A. Powell, Mrs. R. U. Lyon, Mrs. Marshal Higley, Mrs. John Burr Glass of Birmingham, Mrs. A. c. Stewart, Mrs. Ernest B. Dennison of Detroit, Mrs. Russell English, Mrs. Wright Smith, Mrs. Elmo Davison, Mrs. W. s. Robinson, Mrs. G. B. Rogers, Mrs. Kennett Bruce, Mrs. W. H. Oates, Mrs. Harry Turner of Hattiesburg, and the tea guests, Mrs. Mark Lyons, Mrs. Windham Lyon, Mrs. J. J. Peterson, Mrs. Ralph Mitchell, Mrs. F. E. Overall.-Mobile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

A man standing astride new step ladder can move it about floor with out descending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
lHI-Y HAS SOCIAL
 AT PHILLIPS HIGH
MIR. AND MRS. BEDDOW TO ENTERTAIN

Mir. and Mrs. Rodderick Beddow will entertain the members of their bridge |cIub and few additional guests Thursday evening at bridge supper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

A Frenchman has invented "a watch that is operated by an electric battery of the wet type inclosed in the case.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04

subject. They want their wives to keep on with their work because they want the money the work brings in. and yet they are jealous of the work. It hurts their pride and vanity that they are not able to support their families alone, as more successful men do.
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DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
HEAVY BUYING
 BOOSTS WHEAT Closing Quotations Some what Nervous In Spite
 Of Advance

CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Buying on the mart of houses that have recently led the selling gave moderate upturn to wheat values at the last today despite setbacks at the opening and numerous subsequent changes. Closing quota tions on wheat were nervous, to 1hs net higher, December, $l46hQl'461s 1s and May Si.50h 61.50 5-7 with corn 1h to IA up, oats showing h to h gain and provisions varying from 15c decline to 12c advance.
 At first the wheat market was af- fected by lower prices at Liverpool and by bearfsh new estimates sent from there regarding the worlds exportabAe surplus and the worlds import require ments. Word of further rains in Ar gentina tended also to case down prices here. On the declines which ensued, however, fresh buying on the part of foreigners appeared to be developing and offerings became light with ma jority of traders appearing disposed to accept an opinion current that prices setbacks had been more than sufficient for at least the time being.
 Late strength in the wheat market was aided by reports that the Argentine rains were inadequate and by asser- tions that the new British figures as to the Argentine and United States wheat surplus were much larger than any American authorities conceded On the other hand, early hopes of liberal ex- port business today were unfulfilled except to a limited degree. Congestion of grain at domestic spring wheat termi- nals was also more or less disquieting to friends of higher prices.
 Advances in the price of corn were associated chiefly with news of export sales. Frost news had little effect, be- ing looked upon as seasonal at this time. Oats followed corn.
 Weakness of hog values tended to ease the provision market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
BOND MARKET
 MUCH PRIMER Surplus Bank Funds Used To Purchase Govern
 ment Securities

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-Employment of surplus bank funds in the purchase of United States government and other investment obligations imparted a firm CT tone to today's bond market. De- mand for the treasury 4As, coupled with a steadily diminishing floating sup ply of these liens, forced the price up 70 107, the highest ever recorded. Liberty issues at the same time were buoyed up by increased buying interests with the 3ks under heavy accumulation.
 Several railroad bonds. including those of the Frisco, "Katy" and Union Pacific system developed independent strength, although prices of the carrier issues on the whole were little changed. Favorable earnings reports by some of the western roads reflecting the results of expanded fall traffic, encouraged buying of these liens.
 Local traction issues also profited by q. revival of buying interest based on favorable development In the city's transit situatioI as company bonds shared in the improvement. Sugar liens were the chief points of weakness in the industrial Slisf, Warner Sugar re- funding Is dropping points and other issues displaying nervousness over Cu- ban strike and crop news.
 Foreign obligations held firm with the new German bonds lowering be- tween 9S% and 94, apparently undis- turbed by the large premium command ed by the loan in the initial London stock exchange dealings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21.-The cot ton market developed rather firm to- day and prices showed an upward trend from the start and at the highest of the day the active months were 45 points up from yesterdays close. While highest during the middle of the ses- sion and in the afternoon the market rallied again near the end, closely ap- preaching the days highs.
 The market started off slightly high CT owing to better Liverpool cables and initial trades showed gains of g to 12 points. The cabled news that Brit ish spinners' association had voted to increase working hours beginning No vember 8, gave the market an advanc- ling tendency.
 While the market eased off about 20 points around noon on another crop forecast considerably larger than the first, prices later rallied on private re- ports of widespread rains in Oklohamo and north Texas followed by colder weather. Nervous shorts covering in the late trading ran near months to within 1 to points of the earlier highs The close was at net gains for the day of 3s to A points.
 | The tropical storm was reported in extreme south Florida, moving north. eastward, which convinced traders that no further danger to the cotton belt was to be feared. The private esti- mates issued during the day made the crop from 12,140, 900 bales up to 12,S38, ,0Oo and the probable total ginned from 7,14O, ,O0O to 7,500,OO0 bales.
 Exports for the day totalled 3s, ASA bales.
 NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 2I-Cotton closed steady at net advance Of 3S to A noints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-22
CuRR EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Oct 21.-Speculators for the advance continued in control of to- days curb market, although weak spots cropped out in variable sections or the list. Speculative interest was confined to A half dozen issues, trading in the general list showing a contraction in volume.
 The transfer of large blocks of Mu- lual Oil around Il was the outstanding deyeIopment in the oil group, which continued to display a firm tone. The activity in Standard oil of New York, which climbed about a point to 41%, wss in response to the company's an Eounced intention of retiring "a large is- sue of bonds without resort to new f- nancinE. Standard GOil of Indiana, Vacuum and Anglo-American, three or the most active issues, improved frac- tionally.
 Middlewest Utilities were bid up 5 points to 79h, but later forfeited about half of it's gain. Commonwealth POW er closed 2% higher at 101. The heaVi- ness of Consolidated Gas of Baltimore, following the stockholders approval or the splitting up of the old stock was attributed to the traditional "selling on the good news."
 Dug led the advance in the indus trials with a gain. of more than 2 points al 27%. Cuba company dropped point to 35 in reflection of labor and po- Iitical disturbances in that country.