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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
THE AuToCRAr

"fIow did Finger Sam come to leave town?"
 "He got too influential" answered Cactus Joe. aAll our civic associations from the chamber of commerce to the Jack Rabbit Social club decided it was best fur him and the Gulch to part" " T can remember when his word was law
 That's what spoiled him. He got 70 looked-up-to an bossy that he thought he could open q jackpot, draw four cards an win without word of crit icism. .''--Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21

soles of her slippers sizzle and smoke and she hopped around first upon one foot then upon the other just like Mexican jumping bean.
 The Rasgedys did not laugh and make fun of the mean old Witch, for that would have been very ill-mannered and neither the Raggedys nor the Gro cery boy wished to be that
 "Wow!" the mean old creature howled, "why didn't you tell me this large round stone was so hot? Do you think l wish to burn my feet?'
 "We did not ask you to rush out of the bushes and hop right on to the hot waffle stone." the nice Grocery boy replied, everyone knows that"
 Anyway, you are to blame and if do not get off this hot waffle stone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
TABLE SERVICE OF ETCHED
 GLASS

The modern housekeeper takes much thought as to the appearance of her dinner table and is always on the alert for something that while different is in perfect taste. Nothing could be love- Her than service of etched glass which is supplemented by candlesticks also of glass which are a telling foil to the candles of yellow or green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
sCARFs FROM INDIA

Scarfs are topic of fashion inter est that continues to engage the at- tention of women who make any pre- lenses to follow the mode. Nothing more charming has been seen this sea son than lovely scarfs of silk gauge bordered with a woven design in gold. They are in reality the scarfs worn by the women of India and come in the most exquisite colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
We Women ss ssTvy sNAlnskD

sHUsTzs
 This is strictly between ourselves. Don't teIl your hasbands about it. Shush I want to feli you few thinfs about the land of Nejd, q great oasis lin Central Arxbis, srd about some of the customs thefe. shusf I want to be gentle about 1t, start with some mildly startling data and then lend up to the climax. First, it is against the law to take, drugs, drink alcohol or, even smoke there. Offend CTS are punished by death. Ina zine it!
 But imagine--and prepars now for the climax---a country where q man can ebtain--a divorce by simply saying to his wife three times: T divorce thee '.
 Tn elate Sultan Ibn Saud Of Nejd, leader of the fanatical wahabis, had 7S wives but allowed himself and his fol- lowers only one wife at d time. This procedure seemed to be wholly safisfAc- tory but it does appear that the nor tslity among wives was tremendous. The men there apparently say, T di- vorce thee" to their wives instead of Good morning." It must be treat and glorious country. Marry today, bake your first cake tomorrow and burn the biscuits, and tomorrow you are free woman again. Put too much salt and pepper in the soup and the children will point at you and say. There goes the woman who was di- vorced yesterday"
 Still matrimony flodrishes in the great Arabian oasis. It seems that there are not even enough women to satisfy the demand The market is top heavy but the taxes are low. Prop |erty and camel.owners do not have to bear the cost of maintaining compli. cated judicial system which includes di- vorce courts.
 1t must indeed be an interesting eoun.- try but my advice to you and to your husbands if you want to hold on to them is this;
 .'See America first"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
BI.ACK HATs FOR STRING

The question of what is the smart est thing in millinery is somewhat t difficult to decide for many tastes have to be considered. However, a resume of the hats worn by the best dressed women at one of the smartest New York restaurants at the luncheon hour brought out the fact that by far the large majority were wearing small hats of blatb. which were variations of the cloche, with an upturned brim in front, or the newer tricotine shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
PRINTED SILKS APPEAR AGAIN

Despite rumors to the contrary print ed silks have again appeared upon the horizon of fashion. Of unusual in terest are those which have navy blue ground and large feathery design, finely delineated in white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
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s' N thing for old Witch Wiggins that the soles of her slippers were thick, for. when she rushed out of the bushes to catch the Raggedys and little Rags puppy dog and the nice Grocery boy, she did not know that the nice Grocery boy had been cooking waf- nes upon the large, flat, round stone and then dipping the waf- f1es in a pile of pow dered sugar.
 She was so angry beca use the horse had carried h CT back through the woods and the limbs of a tree had knocked her from the horses back she did not take time to look where she ran. And so, she rushed out of the bushes and on to the waffle stone.
 Of course, every one knows waffle stones are very hot.
 Unless they were. no one would be able to cook waffles on them.
 So, when the old Witch discovered that she was standing upon a very hot waffle stone, she did not know what to do.
 The heat made the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
LAMP SHADES OF PAPER

There is charming quaintness about lamp shades of paper ornamented with eighteenth century prints or painted with decorations that suggest the de- signs of early Venetian days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21

To revive a patent leather. rub 1t well with soft rag soaked in olive oil and milk, then polish with soft, dry duster. Cream and linseed oil mixed in equal proportions make a very kood polish also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
THEN WHATp

Flora--Do you think a woman should work for husband3 Dora--0h. guess so---untiI she eets him.--Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
NEW JUMPER BLOUsES

Sleeveless jumpers of Roman striped silk have boytsh collars of white linen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21

Visitors are always well come at the American-we want you to see how sani- tarily your clothes are Iaundered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21

To keep cake moist place 1t in tin with d good sound apple. Re place apple with a good one if 1t decays.
 For cleansing glass water bottles save, coffee grounds. add soapy water and let stand a while. then shake thoroughly. wash and rinse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
Why Stick to the
 WasherwOman When It's Cheaper to Americanize?
Everything Laundered Everything kOned

s'Americanized" washing a n d ironing takes all the washday burden off your shoulders. Sim ply bundle up the family bundle and give it to the AMERICAN route man.
 livery piece is laundered sani- tarily clean and ironed. ready to wear or use. The cost IS actu- ally less than the washerwoman way. besides being cleaner and more convenient.
 Furthermore we don't put those unsightly laundry marks on your clothes.
 Downtown Office
 1724 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
My Neighbor Says


 Always work sewing machine steadily and never start or stop with A jerk. The best way 10 finish oil \ machine seam is to turn the ma teriai ali around and stitch back for about an inch. This saves tying the threads. which takes up lot Of time, especially if there are many seams.
 A simple method of doubling the life of window shade, half Of which has become soiled, is to re- move the shade from the top of the roller and hem the end thus re- moved. Then remove the stick from the hem at the bottom or soiied DOT tion of the shade and slip 1t into the new hem. Next cut off the old hem at the bottom of the soiled DOT ton of the shade and attach the raw edge to the roller. The bottom or soiled portion of the shade now becomes the top and when the shade is drawn down half the length of the window, a clean, new shade appears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

Mrs. N. B. Harris, formerly of
Washington, I. c., is assistant
treasurer of the Democratic Ma
ton Campaign committee in
New York. She is aiding former
An bassador James w. Gerard in
raising funds to conduct the Da-
vis-Bryan campaign Mrs. har-
ris is the first woman ever to hold
this office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

have they resorted to the timeworn
devices to earn a laugh. They are
this season, as they always have
been, the originators of their pro-
fession. The audience is kept in
constant good humor, the children
are delighted and their elders relish
the two hours or more Of clever
nonsense.
Those who live to laugh will find
the performance rich in amusement.
The ancient tricks and old time de-
vices still in vogue with inferior
shows have been discarded by these
up-to-date clowns and the result is
refreshing.
Christy Bros. Famous Clown Al
ley will be seen with the. show,
which exhibits at Americas on
Saturday, Sept. l3.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
LEAGUE OF WOMEN
VOTERS TO EXPAND
Continued From Page One1

women are primarily responsible.
Dues: The Americas and Sum
ter County League Of Women Vot-
ers cordially invites everyone inter.
ested in a better city and county to|
become a member. ANY man or
woman sending $1.00 to Mrs. Henry
Clay, Treasurer, will become en-
rolled as a member.
"The dues are intended to be a
contribution toward the great cause
of good and efficient government,
rather than as the price for which
each member is to get an individual
return 1t does, however, cover the
cost of providing all members with
The Pilgrim, a monthly paper pub
lished by the League, and notices
during the year. When a sufficient
number become members it will
also cover cost Of Headquarters.
Work: In so large an organiza-
ton it is impossible for all the mem
DtIS 70 DG III q pOSlGIOH ~ w eNCiFS
work or even attend many meet
ings. With this in view, it is ar.
ranged that policies of the League
may only be brought up four times
a year (unless at specially called
meeting when all members are mott
field, and in this way a busy per-
son may take vital part in the
activities without wasting time. If
one cannot even attend those four
meetings, one will find that Fhe
Pilgrim keeps one in close touch
with the work of the League and
gives information on the elections,
etc"
Purpose. Believing that the greet
experiment of Democracy is under
going it's searching test N the Uri-
ted States of America:
Chat if we make Democracy 4
success we need fear neither re-
action nor social revolution;
That in orde rto make it succeed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
CLOWNS ARE FEATURE
OF BIG CHRISTY SHOW

Clowns are one of the reasons for
the unusual success this season Of
the Christy Brothers Trained Wild
Animal Shows. There are nearly
fifty of them picked from the tai
ent of the world, each with origi-
nal methods of creating laughter.
From the opening spectacle to the
close of the entertainment the per-
Torrance abounds with merry
capers, the most amusing of stunts
and grotesque pantomimes.
Many great clown acts have orr
ginated with this exhibition. This
seasons performance has more
than its usual number of novelties
of the laugh provoking kind. The
great performance is punctuated
with hilariously amusing antics and
one laugh follows the other through
out the entire entertainment. In
dividual hits are made by clowns
from all the foreign countries and
many from the United States.
Groups of testers and fools fill the
arena, burlesquing public events.
taking off national characters and
enacting little pantomimas and ira
vesties to keep the audience in cor
slant merriment.
One of the features that has al
ways made Christy Bros Show ia.
nous has been its clowns. Never
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
acquiring good ones:

acquiring gOOd ones:
"The League Of Women Voters
has been organized for the purpose
of developing these new voters into
a force for good government.
"Policy-The League is un-par-
tisan in policy and multi-partisan
in membership.
at is not woman's party; it is
a civic organization whose work is
supplementary to the parties, and
it urges every member to enroll in
the party of her choice.
ut was originally, and is now, as
a National League, an organization
of women, working for women =
not because women have a separate
stake in government, but because
their sudden enfranchi5ement has
made them a group with collective
need for education and experience:
and because they can bring a
characteristic woman's viewpoint tn
the solution of the nations proh-
lens.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLUB
MET WEDNESDAY ARTERNOOr

A delightful meeting of the, Chry-
santhemum Club was held Wednes-
dap afternoon, at the home Of Mrs
Russell Speer, on Jackson avenue,
with Mrs. T. F. Mabry and Mrs. Il.
r. Schneider acting as hostesses
with Mrs. Speer
The rooms where the guests were
received were frightened with I'm.
MAS, marigolds, asters, and othe~
late summer flowers, artistically ar
ranged in flower baskets and
vases.
After a brief business session,
during which time the culture and
care of the growing plants, and re-
ports upon development to date
were discussed, a delicious salad
course with iced tea was served.
The guest list included Mrs
Emory Mathis, Mrs. Ed Morgan,
Mrs. Joe Poole, Mrs. H. j. WEBB,
Mrs. W. C. Wright, Miss Lizzie
Worthy, Mrs. w. J. Josev, Mrs. r
G. Terrell, Mrs. w. H. Bowers, MIS-
Max Cawood, Mrs. H. C. Davis. Mrs
r. c. Fetner, Mrs w. P. Macarthur
and hostesses Mrs. Ma5ry, Mrs
Schneider, and Mrs. Speer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

Miss Janet Christian, Of Bucna
Vista was among the out-if-town
shoppers in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
Ga.gQzA1S

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Owens, of NJ
bany, are spend-the-day guests, OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Mitchell, a.
their home on West Church street,
making the trip by motcr. Mrs.
Owens is a sister OF Mrs. MitcneiL
Miss Sara Oliver will leave Tues
day for Macon, to resume her
studies at Wesleyan, while Miss HUI
let Humber will enter the Third
District A. & Nj. School at Americas
and Miss Nell Hamilton will open
her kindergarten Monday morning,
at her home on Lee street.
o. C. Taffner and R. M. Tai
finer, of Tampa, Fla, were business
visitors in Americas Thursday, and
were registered at the Tea Room
for luncheon.
Miss Georgia Lumpkin has re-
turned from Montezuma, where she
was the attractive guest of Miss
Louise Heys for several days this
week.
Mrs. Joe johnson and daughters,
Miss Alice johnson and Miss Iris
Johnson, Of Lakeland, Fla, are
guests of Mrs. Johnsons parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p Chapman at
their home on Forrest street.
Mrs. J. w. Kaufman, Mrs. F. A.
Bridges, Miss Lois Kaufman, Miss
Nina Gene Chambliss, formed a con
genial party out-of-town shoppers
motoring to Americas Thursday
from Dawson.
Miss Janet Christian, of Buena
Vista was among the out-if-town
shoppers in Americas today.
C. z. Byles will leave tonight for
French Lick Springs, Ind, where
he will attend the professional golf
ers tournament, Sept. IA,
Miss Chloe Davenport, who has
been delightfully."- entertained as the
guest of Miss Margery Cargill, in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

We all know that Cod Liver Oil is
full of flesh producing vitamines,
but many people can't take it be-
care of its horrible smell and fishy
tasle, and because it often upsets
the stomach.
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets
are as easy to take as candy, and
if any thin person don't gain at
least 5 pounds in 80 days your
druggist will give you your money
back-and only so cents for 60
tablets. Ask Nathan Murray,
Druggist, HowelPs Pharmacy or
any live pharmacist anywhere.
"Get McCoy's, the original and
genuine Cod Liver Oil Tablet"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
RUTH REESE HOSTESS AT
THEATRE PARTY FOR VISITOR
EKCE TWO

Ruth Reese was dalnt yhostcss
Thursday afternoon, when she en-
tertained a number of her young
friends with theatre party, hon
oring her attractive house-guest,
Louisa Cargill, Of Columbus.
After attending the picture show
at the Rylander, little Miss Reese
entertained her guests, at the drug
store where dainty refreshments
were served.
The party was composed Of Lou
isa Cargill, Margaret Hooks,
Johanna Bahnsen, Mary McCleskey,
Betty Wagnon, Sara Moore, Helen
Sheffield, Dorothy Davenport,
Leila Hooks, Gladys Gatewood, and
the hostess.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
Getting SKINNER
Every Day
Something Must Be Done and
Done Darn Quick, Too

Tens of thousands of thin, run
down men-yes, and women too -
are getting discouraged = are Civ
ing up all hope of ever being able
to take on flesh and look healthy
and strong.
All such people can stop worry
ino ora o.,f u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

smile right now
o r McCoy's
Cod Liver Oil
Tablets, which
a n Y druggist
will tell you
all about, is
putting flesh on
hosts Of skinny
f Q ] k S every
day.
One woman.
tlred, w e a k
a n d discour-
aged, put, on TX
pounds in five
weeks and feels
fine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

o. C. Taffner and R. M. Tai
finer, of Tampa, Fla, were business
visitors in Americas Thursday, and
were registered at the Tea Room
for luncheon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12
citizens must DoIn use IAeir v
and use them intelligentiV;

and use them intelhgentiy;
"And believing that, in view Of
these facts, the addition of over
20,o00,000 women to the electorate
is of enormous potential value to
the country, because:
4. They are conscious of isno-
rance and anxious to learn-and
80. They have so far no political
habits and are therefore capable of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

Miss Chloe Davenport, who has
been delightfully."- entertained as the
guest of Miss Margery Cargill, in
Columbus, for the past several days
returned to Americas this after
noon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-09-12

C. f. Byles will leave tonight for
French Lick Springs, Ind, where
he will attend the professional golf
ers tournament, Sept. IA,
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-29
Sunburst In for Production

The Anderson
No. 2, sW ne sw 29-35-1 west,
was drilled into production the
last of the week. The Ellis be-
ing hit at 1,469 and drilled to l,
sol with a 30-foot oil sand. The
oil came up about 800 feet in the
casing and it will make a nice
well, which will probably settle
to Is barrels. 1t has been shot
with 20 quarts of nitro-glycerine
and this is expected to increase
the production of the well.
This side of the field seems to
constantly turn out producers,
this being the seventh we'll for
section 20 with no dry holes, and
averaging the thickest sand in
the field. This we'll established a
record for skidding, rigging,
spudding a d completing, as
work was started on May 4, at
which time the derrick stood on
the No. l well of the company,
an offset to the east. S. G. Ferdig
head of the Sylvester Oil COM
pany, will at once make a new
location which will be Sc ne sw
29-35-1 west and drill a third we'll
on the 80-acre tract.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-29
Ex-Service Men Will Hold
Big Meeting Next Month

The greatest meeting of service and
ex-service men and women ever held in
the State of Montana will take place in
Helena on June 10Th, 10th and2ist, when
the State Conventions of the American
Legion and Disabled American Veterans
of the World War meet in conjunction
with reunions Of the N~inety-frst Division
and the l63rd Infantry Association.
Practically every military organization
in Montana is cooperating in making this
Veterans Reunion the biggest gathering
of its kind. The proper background for
this event is furnished by the encamp-
ment of the National Guard of Montana
which will be under way between the
dates of June 18th and 18th. A battalion
of the Fourth Infantry will be in camp
at the same time and one of the big
events of the program of entertainment
will be the parades and maneuvers which
will be staged by these troops.
One fare for the round trip. That is
the rate granted by the railroads for the
reunion. This rate applies to everypoint
in Montana distant more than $50 miles
from Helena. Inside of that radius a
fare of one-and-a-third is in effect. This
is the best rate ever made in Montana
for such a reunion.
The three days of this meeting are to
be filled to the limit with entertainment
of a varied character. One of the best
boxing cards ever pulled in Montana,
dances, swimming parties, 4O-and-8 I'M
t~iation, reviews, parades, talks by the
National Commanders of the participant
organizations, military m~aneuvers-
and best of all the kind of a time that
ex~-service men make for themselves
when they get a chance to talk it all
over with their buddies.
Here are the organizations taking part
the Montana Veterans Reunion: The
Grand Army of the Republic, American
Legion, Disabled American Veterans of
he World War, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Spanish American War Veterans,
l~inety-frst Division, 163rd Infantry AS
ISOLATION, Sons and Daughters of the
Revolution, Sons of Veterans, World
Var Mothers, and all the auxiliaries of
hese organizations.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-05-29
Point Of Law Means
Fortune in Oil Lands

Any Interpretation of the writ
Of assistance issued by Judge j
j. Green at Shelby recently, tt
Frank linder under his sheriff's
certificate Of sale for the Sc z W
sw 8 w NV 1874 2 W, which holds
that Ray Sorrell, original owner
of the land in question, has lost
all of his rights of redemption,
prior to the expiration of the
year of redemption, is erroneous.
The right of redemption cannot
be taken from the mOrtgagor.
Such an Interpretation was re-
Gently given in a newspaper
article in regard to this case, and
there has been much conjecture
in regard to the matter among
oil men here.
In the case cited, Frank Under
foreclosed a mortgage of $1,000
given by Rag and Mary Sorrell
on the above described land, and
on August 4, 1929. bid the land
in at sheriff's sale. According to
the revised codes'of the state of
Montana, unless the owner of
foreclosed land resides upon the
premises, t h e holder of the
sheriff's certificate is entitled to
possession of the premises. In
this case Sorrell had moved off
the land some time before fore
closure started, and it was oc-
cupied by Mcdonald & Thomas
under an oil and gas lease given
by Sorrell. A we'll was drilled,
which commenced in February
of this year and was completed
as a producer in May.
Under asked for a writ of assis-
lance from the court, as his only
speedy and adequate remedy at
to put him in possession of
the premises, alleging that his
demand for possession had been
refused, that he wished to put in
crop and cultivate the land,
that Mcdonald & Thomas had
erected bunk houses and other
buildings thereon and were en-
gagged in drilling for oil, which,
if found, they would dispose Of.
The writ was granted, and Nc
Donald & Thomas will be ousted
from the premises unless it is re-
but no right of redemp-
ton is forfeited by the granting
of such a writ. The right Of
possession of the land during the
year of redemption was the only
ooint brOupht I'm in this case