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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
REDUCED HANDICAP XTERNON did not like children. At " least. he sometimes said he did not

XTERNON did not like children. At " least, he sometimes said he did not,
 and since the death of his own baby. Dora, he had carefully avoided the society of all the little neighbors in the : suburb where he and Mrs. Vernon lived If Mrs. Vernon happened to be having A porch tea party for small girls and their dollies when Vernon came home on a summer afternoon, he would merely nod and pass on into the house. And in the winter, if he discovered Mrs. Vernon reading aloud to group of youngsters gathered around the open fire, he would shut himself up in his own room, there to stay until he heard the last childish : treble saying goodby at the hall door.
 Well, what's this?" he asked one eve ming when he came in late to dinner and saw a very little boy sitting at the ta- ble in Dora's high chair.
 'This is LaVerne, dear. They are having a scarlet fever scare over at the orphanage and brought LaVerne home to stay with us until it is safe over there. Many of the little folks are mak- ing visits in the neighborhood." Mrs. Vernon smiled at her husband, and as he did not respond, she transferred the smile to LaVerne, who answered with a wide grin.
 "Wike visit" he remarked, cheerful 1y, and Vernon, in spite of himself, also smiled ever so slightly. "Wike 'tatoes."
 ''Well, he's an appreciative guest, " said Vernon.
 "Yes, he seems just to love everything in the house. He's been playing with the Teddy bear"
 "The Teddy, bear! How could you let him touch Doras things? I can't understand"
 "Wike ted bear. No 'fwaid bear tall" i" But, dear, you know Dora always liked to share her things and think"
 Don't, don't" begged Vernon, and the rest of the meal was eaten in si- lence, except for LaVerne's frequent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
Thumb Sucking And Biting
 Of Nails

By S. JOSEPHINE BAKER, M. D.,
 Dr. F. H.
 "HUMB sucking is bad habit that begins in early infancy, while nail biting does not usually occur until after the first year. The two habits have so much in common that we may consider them together, for the treatment is the same in either case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
WINNIE TWINKLE
tAdvxuilupes
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 kkaaA4edy B l ~A1au
 | >>aANA ~
 i'no99oW. [ sAnAY

"I spect Heezy the Witch and old Hazel Hagg will not bother us again after you threw them into the ice-cold l e m o Il a d e spring !" R a g g e d y Ann said to Raggedy Andy as they rode through the woods . upon the back of the magical hobby horse.
 q spect they will have to run home and change their clothes at least" Raggedy Andy said.
 But Raggedy Andy did not know Heezy the Witch and Hazel Hagg very we'll and he did not know that they had such won derful m a g i c a l charms.
 The two Witches, after Raggedy Andy had thrown them in- to the ice-cold lemon ade spring, shivered and shook for awhile until they remem- bered they had their magic charms in their pockets.
 They did not even stop to make a fire to get warm. They just got out their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
TOO OBVIOUS

Sunday School Teacher-Which bird did Noah send out of the ark to find out what the weather was like?
 Small Girl-P e, teacher, weathercock k-Boston Transcript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26

WORTH BIG MONEY
 Give dog a bad name and hang him. Give his fur another name and make an expensive coat out of it. James J. Montague.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13
Jewelry. DiamOndsWa
. I a N Q N 2. BARNINs

Lady's tiffany solitaire diamond
ring; guarantee it absolutely per-
feet; weighs 1 carat and \ less
Z points. Party leaving town;
must be sold at once tolraise
cash. A big bargain.
1855.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13
Look And See The House You Want Is Described Here Tody
Employment
Help yYanted..Felnala
LADY'S MAID.

LADY'S MAID
Refined French wo=
man wanted to act as
aady's maid i'm high
class restaurant. Call
Friday and Saturday
morning.
Meyer Davis Office,
No. 4 Thomas Circle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

Lady's solitaire diamond ring;
guarantee it blue-white; weighs
Y carat less 8 points; set in q
very fine white gold basket
mounting. Party in need of
money. Must be sold at once. A
big bargain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

14O6 BUCHANAN ST. N. W.
This IL Q property that can be pur-
chased at the right price. It contains
six rooms and bath, garage and ami.
has to be seen to be appreciated. In
spect after $50 p. m.
CARTER AND NEALE
r. sSsS. s0s Investment Bldg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

Gentleman's damon dsl ring;
slightly imperfect; weighs ~ carat
and 35-100; set in q heavy mas
sive belcher mounting. Must be
sold at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

Lady's solitaire diamond ring;
guaranteed absolutely blue-white;
weighs 30-10O carats; set IN the
latest style white gold basket
mounting. Must be sold at once.
$50,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

Gentleman's diamond ring; set
with 3 very large fine diamonds,
beautifully cut and full Of life
and luster. Party in need Of
money. Must be sold at once.
$175.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13
GRANT CIRCLE VICINITY


Convenient for Navy Yard en-.
ployes, substantial Groom
and bath brick, in good condi-
ton; latrobe heat, gas, ga
rage in rear; immediate pos
session.; easy monthly pay
meats. Price, $4,000 A fine
bargain for some one. GAR
MAN BROS. Call Lin. $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13
HOuses for GaIe
CLAIMING STREET N. r.

CLAIMING STREET N. f.
Inspect our Beautiful buhRa-
lows before you buy, Located
in the nearest-tn. all. white sub
division OF the city. They COM
tain 6 large rooms. tile bath,
hardwood floors. best OF plumb
~ ing and electric fixtures, con-
crete cellars. large fenced lots,
large pOrches. attic large
enough for more rooms; S6Oo
cash and $50 per month. Sam
pie house 280( Charming street.
Open until p. m. To Inspect:
Drive north or transfer to bus
at Fifteenth and III streets
northeast and ride 70 Claiming
%. Garman Bros. Lin. 9lO0.
1923 Bladensburg Rd. N. =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-11-13

NURSE white. with reference. Phone
North S53S.
0TENOGRAPHER (white) cook (color.
ed. 1900 II NV. Room 2l0. at once.*
WANTED Intelligent young lady to
work In store: must write good hand.
Apply Footer's Dye Works. 1899 q
ST. ~. w.
TT-1-- VTy----1-.3- 11--5- -
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Advertising Pays

One of Bruce Barton's advertising
stories runs: A member of my pro-
fesSion. an advertising man, was in
the employ of circus. 1t was his
function to precede the circus into
various communities, call at the news
paper offices and make sure that the
notices would be flattering. put up on
the fence posts and t:ls barns pictures
Of the bearded lady and the man-eating
snakes and finally to get in touch
With the proprietor of some store ana
contract with him for the spare on
either side of the elephant to De used
for advertising IN the parade. Coming
to crossroads town one time. he
found there was only ole store "Why
should | ADVERTISED said the proprie-
tor. Il have been here twenty years.
There isn't n man. woman or child
in these parts that does not know
where | am and what 1 sell and how
l do business. The advertising man
answered very promptly. because in
our business if We hesitate. we are
lost. "What is that building across
the street," That is the Methodist
Episcopal Church" How long. has
it been there" "Oh, | don't know;
10 years, probably" "And yet" said
the advertising man, "they ring the
church bell every Sunday morning"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

higher rate than that paid by practi-
cally any other company says Mr..
Brown.
The Missouri State Life Insurance
company has nexcess of S10,0OO,OOO
worth of life insurance in force in
the state of Texas alone. including
group life insurance. In Texas II
has more than 60 group life insurance
policies in force. The most prominent
among our group policyholders in
Texas arc our group policies on all
the municipal employees of the city
of Houston and the city OF Port Ar
thur The company also has group
lie insurance in force on the NJ. Il.
X r. railroad, the Gull Coast lines
and affiliated railroads. Locally, it
has group life insurance in force on
the lantis Motor company. Morgan
Woodward company. G. Bedell-Moore
Estate. l.. J. Hermann company and
others.
Since 1915 to date its local office
has paid in excess of S13J.000 in
death claims in San Antonio. In 1922
the company paid 1893. 600 in death
claims in Texas alone.
The San Antonio office is a direct
branch office of the company. All
claims are handled at this office: all
for this section Of the
country are made through this office.
thus iBsuring quicker and more salts
factory service TO policyholders, says
Mr., Brown.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
MISSOURI STATE
LIFE DOUBLES ITS
ASSETS SINCE 1919
Has 100000 Policyholders,
Reports Matthew Brown,
Agent Here.

The Missouri State Life Insurance
company, st. Louis. has doubled its
assets and insurance in force since
1919, reports Matthew Brown. man
ager of the San Antonio branch OF
the company with offices in the Bedcll
building. In 1919. December 81. as
sets were $23.096.03 and in 1925. De-
cember 81 they were S4J. $50. 946. rs.
Insurance in force in 1919 was S21g.-
1868, and in 1923 it was S41J.-
3J.99S. The company operates in
all states. 1t has about 10000 policy
holders.
Organized in 1892. the Missouri
State Life Insurance company. cs-
pecially in recent years, has enjoyed
rapid and substantial growth. saTs
Mr.. Brown. The company writes
life insurance, both participating and
non-participating. in all standard
forms. together with accident and
health, group life and group accident
and sickness insurance. The financial
strength of the company is in its in
vestment program. Most of its funds
are in first mortgages on improved
farm lands. and the high rate of in
terest earned over a long period has
been an outstanding factor in the
company's success. This investment
program makes possible the company's.
liberal contracts with policyholders
and agents, and that unusual feature
of Missouri state life service-pay-
ment Of excess interest on trust funds
and income settlements on non par
ticipating policies. The interest rate
on trust funds and income settlements
both on participating policies. The
interest rate on trust funds and in
come settlements. both on participant
ing and non-participating policies. has
never fallen below five per cent, al
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Head Walters Battle Efforts
to Enforce Prohibition Laws

of the methods employed to spot pc
licemen and prohibition agents, show
in why it is necessary to make con
slant shifts in the detective force
Head walters attend every prohibition
trial in all the courts of New York
City and sit through them.
When policeman or prohibition
agent goes on the stand they BERTH
lion him mentally, fix his features in
their minds. Shortly they come to
know him so that they are able 20
spot him when he comes into their
places. Dinner clothes are no disguise
to a head waiter.
1t is the business Of the head waiter
TO remain near the front door. If his
intuition tells him that the new Gus
toner is a man of means and is AL
right" he is led into one of the inner
rooms, near the bar, which is always
the most inaccessible place in the es-
adjustment. If he is doubtful" he
is shunted TO a table in a room nearer
the door and if he is spotted as a
cop" or detective, he is seated in
the first room he enters and is told.
when he asks for a drink, that the
house serves nothing.
Gives Danger Signal.
Then there are buzzers connecting
the dining rooms with the bar by
means of which the head waiter flash
es the danger signal. The liquor is kept
in square containers. easily emptied on
a metal shelf directly over n trough
of water under the bar. When the
head waiter gives the raid signal over
the buzzer. a bartenders trips a lever
and the liquor is dumped into the wa
ter. The trough is flushed and the
chagrined cops walk in to find only
empty containers.
Inspector Bolan cited the case Of
two of the best known cabarets in
New York, both under the same man
agement and both located in the same
building. one in the basement and the
other on the second floor. Both sell
liquor, the inspector said, but neither
has been caught, although one of them
has been raided. He told how it was
worked.
I'VE got evidence for a raid on the
upstairs place." said the inspector.
and we went in. In the rear we
found a double ice box contraption,
opening from both side. One side was
IN the restaurant, while the other
opened into freight elevator.
I'VE banged away at the ice box for
half an hour and when we got it open
We found three bottles of ale. The box
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
ED "A. CHRISTIAN
GENERAL AGENT OF
MID-CONTINENT HERE
Appointed to Take Charge
of Oklahoma Company's
South Texas District.

Ed A. Christian, offices in the City
National Bank building, has been ap-
pointed general agent for South Texas
district by the Mid-Continent Life
Insurance Company of Oklahoma City,
Okla.
Mr.. Christian is by no means
novice in the business, having had
several years experience in life in
surance, and proven TO be large
producer, and organizer of unques-
toned ability.
Mr.. Christian was collector Of in
ternal revenue under President Will
SON, and the Mid-Continent Life In
surance Company has assigned him
practically the same district for his
life insurance work that he presided
over in government official capacity.
E Favorable acquaintance and its twin.
virtue. confidence, play an important
part in the production of life in
surance. and this new general agency
appointee has that part of the battle
absolutely won, as he is favorably
known. far and wide, state company
officials. He needs no introduction
whatever in Commercial, financial or
official circles throughout southern
and eastern Texas.
Mr.. Christian says he is thoroughly
sold on the Mid-Continent Life-its
plans. policies and rates, and Off
tials of the home office are expecting
considerable of him.
Speaking on the opening of the Tex
as agency, an official of the Mid
Continent Life Insurance Company
tates: ''Tbe Lone Star State holds
ointment place in the minds and
carts Of large number of folks
onnected with the Mid Continent Life
insurance Company. 1t is the native
state Of our president. vice president.
treasurer and many of our leading
underwriters. Our president. r. T.
Stuart. has extensive financial inter
ests in Texas and has brought about
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
New York Police Inspector
Tells Of Methods They
Use to Tip Off Danger
When Pro Agents Enter.
BY MALCOLM ELLIS.

New York, March 4.-The most
grandilopient person, the head waiter
has matched his wit against the New
York police and won.
Until he is abolished by act of Con
gresS. or something equally direfu
happens to him, there is about as much
chance of drying up Gotham as ther,
is damming turbulent Hellgate witt
4 seive.
That. at least. is the view of In
spector James 5. Bolan, who is, &C
cording TO cabaret managers in the
white light district, "the toughest bird
that's ever been on the force"
Inspector Bolan's district covers the
bright light area of New York. In il
are 104 theaters. 20 hotels. 42J res.
taurants and cabarets and 80 miles OF
water front. The inspector. therefore,
knows something about prohibition
and the forces that take the kick out
of it. TO him. the head waiter is the
first on the list.
I'VE are allowed 81 cents a day ex-
penses for each detective to gather evil
Gence," said Inspector BOlan today. II
got sore at these BIRDS" referring 10
head walters, $50 / diked up detec-
tive in one of those swallow tail af-
fairs, gave him $40 and told him to
go out and buy liquor in some of the
prominent joints. He was spotted in
every one of them. and came back and
told me there wasn't drink to be had
on Broadway"
Use knowledge Differently.
In the old days one had reached the
apex Of social attainment to be called
by ones first name by the head wait
er. Today the boss waiter puts his
knowledge to better advantage. He is
the buffer for his particular dining
place between the police and the man
agement. He is valuable not because
he knows how to direct the force of
walters under him, but because he
knows his patrons. 1t is a poor head
waiter who cannot spot one of them
the moment he puts his foot inside the
door.
Inspector Bolan revealed today some
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

Austin business men offer various
part time positions to girls. and dur
ing the sessions of the State Legis-
lature many university girls hold Sec
retarial and stenographic positions.
Furthermore, the university offers
much work to its students. There are
81 women student assistants. Girls
are also employed in the university
bureau, the stenographic bu-
reau, the bureau of extension, bureau
of economic geology and as secre-
taries or stenographers in the admin
istrative offices on the campus.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
MANY TEXAS GOODS
WORK THEIR WAY
THROUGH COLLEGE
Twenty Per Cent of Uni
uersity Women Self
supporting.

Austin, Eek, March S.-That the
modern girl can have a college edu-
cati if she wants one is the opin-
ion OF co-eds of the University of
Texas. Twenty per cent of the girls
enrolled in the university are entire
ly or partially self-supporting.
All the girl dOrmitories have stu
dent girls waiting on tables IN ,he
dining rooms. Some Of these girls
even help make the desserts and sal
ads. The University Young Women's
Christian Association finds temper
ary Jobs in homes for many girls, The
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

had been opened from the other side
the liquor removed and taken down
stairs on the elevator. We didR,t have
a warrant for the other place and
could not search it,"
So long as cabaret owners go to
such pains to circumvent the law il
seems that ii will take more than or
ders from the police commissioner to
dry up New York.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

wonderful development in the lower
Rio Grandc Valley, specializing in
growing citrus fruits on large scale
under Il perfect irrigation system.
Officers of this company are: X. L.
Stuart. president; X. w. Reese. secre-
tary: DR.. W. Smith. medical director:
Edwin Starkey, vice president; o. f.
Stuart, treasurer; T. j. McComb,
actuarV
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
Buyy Victoria Woman.

Victoria, Tex, March S.-The fun
eral of Miss Eugenia Sengele, ~, was
held last Saturday from Our Lady Of
Lourdes Catholic church, Rev. Law
renee Etschenberg, officiating. Miss
Sengele died Friday afternoon from
pneumonia. She was one of Victoria's
best known citizens and had lived here
all of her life. She is survived by one
brother, A. II. Sengele.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09
WON'T STOP GAMBLING
NIatamOros Places Continue 10 Run
Despite Governors Orders.

San Benito, Tex. March S.-Mata-
moros continues to run her gambling
places wide open when reports from
over the state of Tamaulipas show that
all other cities have complied with
the order issued by Governor Candel-
ario CARA.
Just how long this condition will be
permitted to exist in the city across
the river from Brownsville. it is hard
to determine.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-09

It's. So in Germany.
Robber-After all, we leave you your
shirt, and thta makes you q millionaire
several times over-Fliegends Batter
(Munich).
Evening star., 1924-06-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

TWO HUsTLERS to incorporate privately.
thing new. Call Main 60s6
Evening star., 1924-06-18
HELP-MALE.
DISTRICT REGISTRARS.

DISTRICT REGISTRARS.
The largest business training institution in
the world. an institution with. s., SOC. 900 in
assets and S., 900 active students. which has
added more than one hundred million dollars
to the pay checks of its students. requires
the services of 4 few high-class registrars in
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.
THE MEN WE WANT
must have the following quali6ca tions:
C} Between % and IS years OF age.
l2) Strong. clean personality and superior
address.
t3) Liberal education. preferably along busi-
ness lines.
az Sales experience. such as selling ofice
equipment. bonds advertising, desirable.
f5 Demonstrated earning capacity OF at
least - 600 q year.
t6} Ability to hold the friendship of stu
dents md to secure the influence of big busi-
ness men and business organiza tions. such as
chambers Of commerce and Rotary clubs.
The men who qualify for permanent ap-
pointments viii be awarded valuable. terri
torial rights, with proved earning possibilities
of 5000 to $4,000 year.
Telephone for appointment. La Sale E1-
tension University, Main $500. between the
hours OF q. 40 and IL
Evening star., 1924-06-18
RADIO AND EQUIPMENT.

AERIALS erected according to District regu-
lations: low in price; high 10 quality; satisfae-
tion guaranteed. Kennedy. Col. tsi3-w. 2i'
WESTINGHOUSE, 3 new tubes. new storage
A battery, 80 volts; b battery; Music Master
horn: SIS. 904 French ct. NV. pm
RADIO WIRING; antennas constructed ae-
cording to District reelations; prompt sery-
ice: moderate prices. Call Mr.. DAVIS. Col.
J2222c-W o" Adams 4J14
Evening star., 1924-06-18

TYPEwRITERS-Rent reduced: se.iins of a
large number at sacrifice prices. some real
bargains Open evenings. American Type
writer Co. 14Sl East Capitol st Lincoln Sc
Evening star., 1924-06-18

GAS FILLING STATION with Accessory store
large garage; dissolvine partnershfp: must
sell Reasonable offer accepted. Act quick
5oI IL st. NV.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

CASHIER-Young lady who is
high school graduate and is good
at figures. Position is in high
class grocery store and is per-
manent. There's a good salary
awaiting a good worker. Ad-
dress Box 272-A, Star office.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
HELP-FEMALE.
Continued.

COLoRED GIRL for laundry work Yoke L
1884 l. st. NV. ls
Evening star., 1924-06-18


LUNCHROOM TABLES (8I. As inches long
20 mahogany bentwood chairs 5ssl coffee
urn; eft. counter showcase. lift. counter.
HERBERT'S. s14 G ST. NV.
TYPEwRITERS-Under S25: ROYALS.
SIS; Remingtons. S25: L. c. Smith. SIS: Mon
arch. s25: Corona with case, SIS; Oliver. $40:
Remington No. 8. $40. The above typewriters
have been thoroughly overhauled and we guar
antee to keep In repair for one year from date
of sale. We take old typewriters as part pay
ment. We can sell you a typewriter.l sny
make. IS down and IS per month. We replir
and rebuild all makes OF typewr1ters. Ltf US
make you estimate on overhau uling youf cid
typewriter. We sell all makes OF typewNter
ribbons. so cents each.
FEDERAL TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE. -
us st. NV. Main 7SI4.
$50 INTERNATIONAL Correspondence School
tuition; will sell for $40; can be transferred
10 anyb body and anything you wish 10 take up.
Can Adams 1857 to am. or 6 to pm. 1s'
OFFICE FURNITURE
FROM Z. S. GOVT
Including desks. safes, file cabinets, lockers.
chairs. tables. stands. ledgers. etc., at less
WASHINGTON SALVAGE CO..
Furniture Dept,
30 sth St. NV.
ENGAGEMENT RING.
Beautiful white diamond set In platinum;
no dealer; $225; an extraordinary bargain. Ad-
dress only Boz s6-A. care of The Evening Star.
BE WISE.
3-piece blue velour overstuned living room
suite; reversible cushions; cost 5000; sell SI35.
51s 10th NV.