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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
NEW POSTAGE STAMP ISSUES
Walloon- -Huguenot And Olympic Games Series In U. S. And Franco

Walloon- Huguenot And OTympic c
 Games Series In U. S. And France
 Commemorative postage stamps seem destined to be prominent philatelic feature of the present year.
 The issues of that character which are now attracting chief attention are the Walloon- -Huguenot stamps in honor of the three hundredth anniversary of the arrival in New York Harbor of the Nieu Nederlandt with thirty-two families, most of whom settled at Ft, Orange, now Albany, and the French issue commemorative of the Olympic games in Paris.
 With the exception of the Harding memorial stamp, the Walloon tercen- tenary stamps comprise the first special issue since 1920 in this country, when three stamps in honor of the tercenten- ary arrival in America of the Pilgrim Fathers were issued The present issue also has three values, 1, and 5 cents, and they will doubtless be in use for the balance of the year.
 Judging by the interest aroused when the Olympic stamps recently made their appearance, it seems likely that the major portion of the issue will be ab. ] sorbed by dealers and collectors and s handsome revenue will accrue to the French government There are four values in the set, 10, 25, 30 and 90 cen times, and the designs are by NJ. E. Becker. The 10-centime stamp sym bolizes the welcome of Paris to the ath- letes. showing the head of an athlete wearing the victor's crown of laurel, while in the background are the sta. dium and the Arc de Triomphe, over which is the word Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
Found For Many
 Uses

THE famous toilette of Empress
 Josephine which Napoleon ad.
 mired so much, might have been described as a tissue of silk and knots of blue ribbon. It was no more lovely and alluring, however, than anything the present-day gir l might wear. Delicate chiffons are more pop ulAr today than they ever were be- fore.
 It was not so long ago that chiffon was considered very dressy fabric limited to evening frocks and elabor' ate afternoon frocks. But it pos sessed such flattering qualities that Dame Fashion began to busy her head to find some means by which she could let her followers enjoy the fabric for a greater part of the time. So this year we see it figured in col ors and patterns that are character istic of the smart silks which are used for practical frocks, and so it as- sumes an air of practicability in it. self.
 When it is mad cup in the simple styles like the silks are, vii perhaps a mere colored binding to finish the neck, sleeves and hem, and pearl but tons to trim it, what could 7, more truly practical?
 And chiffon launders so beautifully too that the woman who aims at economy cannot feel that it is any ex- travasance to wear chiffon.
 One example is not of the practical type, but is made from one of the all-over printed chiffons which may be printed with a bold geometrical figure or a more dainty pattern. The bold figures are smartest, and would be pretty in brigl.t blue on white ground. Plain white may be used for the yoke, but would suggest plain bright blue chiffon as more individual! and the same introduced as bands across the sash ends. It would make an effective contrast to the delicate white lace which drops in a deep ruff file from under the yoke and which is also used as a flounce on the lower edge of the frock. Tiny tucks or shirrings afford a slight fit at the right side of the hip, while the left side is held in a bit under a soft bow whose long ends add grace to the slneder silhouette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
Lot No. ,

Pettcoats in radium and jersey. CoIors navy, black, tan and green; extraordinary values. $3. .75 Monday only .................... ~~'SV
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
BOUDOIR MIRRORS
 Of America

(Copyright, 1924. in Urited states ana paper Alliance for The Age-Herald. All
 By MRS. ANONYMOUS
 Even since the war it has been more or less fashionable among society folk in New York to open their houses for meetings in the interest of causes of one kind or another. Not that these homes are actually opened to the pub lie. Oh, no! One gets a regular in vitation, with R. s. V. P. and every thing, which produces he ''feel' of go- ing to a real function, as well as high hopes of rubbing elbows with the great.
 Of course, good many are disap- pointed when they find that the lady of the mansion is n Europe or some where and there are no members of the household to be seen except the butler and a few maids. But, after all, there are plenty of folks to whom it is in- teresting to be on the inside looking around, after a lifetime wondering from the top of the Fifth avenue bus what is behind those wrought iron doors and those shuttered windows.
 Mrs. Vincent Astor is one of those who is most generous ..bout giving the use of her home for causes. The first time I was invited there I was quite excited. I thought that surely Mrs. Astor in the flesh would greet us, and that I should have the pleasure of sec ing at close range her lovely golden hair. I even had hopes that she might be wearing, for that particular occa- sion, her celebrated pink pearls, which everybody says are so very becoming to her delicate blonde beauty. But not so. That lady is seldom visible to the naked eye on such occasions. I sup pose that would really be asking too much for the cause.
 Buckskin In Fifth Avenue
 I remember one day not so very long ago Mrs. Astor gave the use of her home to some people who were inter ested in helping the Indians. There had been a great deal of agitation con- corning the property rights of the Pueb- los in the southwest and to dramatize the story two real live Indians had been brought all the way from New Mexico. They sang and danced and completely captivated every audience that saw and heard them. They wore the most gorgeous feathers and silver necklaces and elaborately beaded buck skin suits.
 You know the Indians originally went without garments of any kind, so it is said, and it was the Indian woman who invented the buckskin suit She thought of the fringe as decoration because it was not only decorative, but in case of need the man could knot pieces of it together, and use it as a cord. It was woman who discovered that buckskin is warn in winter and cool in summer.
 These two Indians were called Tony and John. Tony looked very solemn and very wise and he npoke only few English words. But those few he used effectively. We all wondered what he was thinking of as he beat the tom tom for John to dance. John was younger and more fluent in the tongue of the Pale Face
 The Aastor mansion was in striking contrast to the tepee tt the Red Man, and it occurred to some one to show Tony and John about the house. There were summer linen covers on the fur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
INDIANA MARRIAGE PARLoR
Traveller Tells An English Paper Of A
 Quaint American Institution

The Gretna Green marriage, houses" have long been closed, but marriage parlors" still flourish in the United States. Jeffersonville, Ind, was recent ly described by an American newspaper man as "the finest place on earth for matrimonial couples in a hurry, place where two lives can be linked in record time at a minimum of cost and without any awkward questions being asked"
 In the course of year thousands of couples cross the Ohio from Louisville to Jeffersonville in quest of the marry ing squires," as they are called. Of these the best known is Justice John Hause, whose establishment stands close to the wharf where the ferry boats land their passengers. It is painted red, white and blue and bears a huge sign inscribed Marriage par lors upstairs. Weddings performed ex- peditiously." :.
 Hause employs runners to rope in clipping couples at a glance whether young people mean business" or not, Having secured his victims the runner escorts them to Hause's office.
 The prospective bride is shown to room where she can make her toilet, while her future husband accompanies the runner to the courthouse to pro- cure the license. "Hause's ceremony" we are told, Ifs a beautiful one, from a rhetorical standpoint, and he can make
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niture, the draperies were down, and even the pictures were carefully cover cd with canvas. Tony gay 6 few swift glances around anu said, Much fine. No life.'
 And So They Were Married!
 Yes, Tony was wise, and must say he has al intriguing personality. At the same time I am one of those who never have recovered from the shock of the news that Mabel Stern and Tony were married. This news reached New York soon after Tony went back to New Mexico. It really was shock.
 Mebel Stern is well known in so- cial and art circles in New York, espe- cially in the western part of New York state. Tony is her fourth husband. I believe the first one died. The sec ond left Mabel quite well off so far as money is concerned. forgot what did happen to him. but, whatever 1t was he left his money for Mabel. The permanently of course, is an artist and is living in Italy.
 Mabel has lived a most interesting life both in this country and abroad. She has had the advantages of the M. say Tony isn't temperamental. Mabel says they do not need any spoken language as there is a perfect spiritual understanding between them. This, she says, Is the real test of love.
 It's A Happy Match
 Tony and Mabel live down near Santa Fe and are very happy indeed Tony helped Mabel plan and build her attractive house, which was quite near his own little abode. After the marriage he moved into her house. But Tony still keeps his own simple home near by and to this he goes frequently for spiritual meditation and for the quiet that he can not get in Mabel's house where there are many guests, for Mabel is vrey fond of company and the latch string is always outside.
 Tony is very decorative around the house. Her guests enjoy him. He wears those adorable buckskin trousers fringed at the side, loose yellow shirt open at the neck and a soft flowing black tie. His long, shining black hair hangs in two braids down his back and into the braids Mabel playfully weaves bright colored ribbons. Yes, Tony is decorative No one can dney that. Mabel will tell you rapturously that she never knew fhat real happiness and perfect contentment were until she met Tony. When she says this a soft light steals into Tony's eyes and he lights fresh pipe. Tony's soul comprehends.
 The New York visit of Tony and John was so successful in arousing interest that a group of about twenty Indians came to New York later. At big public reception a handsome young Indian who had been educated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
Lot No. 2

You will find wonderful values in stl linen. and voile dresses, cool and dai dress you need for this hot weather.
 Monday only ...................
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Lot No. }

Dresses for afternoon sports and party wear; light cool and airy lowered chiffons crepe de Chine print ed crepes and few solid colors of &10 m navy and black Monday only ........ ~AV'VV
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it very impressive when he thinks. worth while. He has, indeed, five
 six ceremonies. Where but a small I is in sight the ceremony is brief. The is no false pride about Hause. He h been known to accept a pocket kni from an impecunious bridegroom, d to thank him prettily for 1t, too; b his usual remuneration ranges $10
 $6O. regulated by the length of t bridegroom's purse, the duration of { ceremony, and the unctuousness of t benedietion. n."-Manchester Guardian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
CLUCKl CLUCKi

A tourist was driving her motor c, along a narrow road in Maine, whs she noticed a farmer with a yoke oxen attached to wagon approachin Thinking the team might turn off side road which she was near sI stopped the car where the road V, widest and waited. Three or four hal gathered around and one sat down front of the machine.
 When the farmer drew near he aims grin at the fair driver and a handf- of dirt at the hen, saying:
 "Ill roust her out for ye. The danged hens are always gettin' in u way."-Los Angeles Times.
 
 ALL WRONG
 Old Lady-Whoeyer taught you { use such words?
 Urchin--Yarn--taught! It's me V, learns the other fellers.--Punch, Lol don, A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
Lot No. 4

Skirts, in flannel solid white cream yellow powder blue and green. You will find many coIors in paids and stripes in crepe de Chine, black and navy
 Models for sports and street wear Sizes 26s through 36s Some of these skrts sold for &E m as much as $l2.50. Monday only ... ~V'VV
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
Best Plan to Grow Into
a High-PrOducing Dairy

when good grade COWS are selling
from $3.50 to $500 per head, there is q
tendency to buy cheap ones" says G..
B. Finley, dairy expert of Iowa. Many
men. he finds, get enthusiastic over
the possibilities Of dairying. sell their
herds and replace them with cheap
dairy cows whose only qualification
for the name is the fact that they re-
Gently freshened or possess the color
of one of the dairy breeds The nat
ural result is failure and a disgust
for the dairy business.
Furthermore, there are many men
who lack the necessary experience to
make cows profitable should they sue
coed in buying good ones Finley re-
ports much more general success
when farmers grow into a high-pro-
ducing herd. This is accomplished by
raising the daughters of a good pure
bred bull or in buying a few choice
heifers. No doubt individual cases
warrant buying few good pure bred
cows for foundation animals.
The man who grows into the dairy
business has an opportunity to reor-
ganize his crop rotation and establish
a legume crop so necessary for milk
production. AS a rule it is also neces-
sary for him TO improve his barn and
put in silo, all of which costs money
and must be done as profits allow.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
DAIRY
FACTS
COWS ON PASTURE
NEED SOME GRAIN

The common practice of feeding no
grain to dairy cows on early pasture Is
probably not good economy n the long
run, In the opinion of workers In the
field of animal feeding at Cornell uni
gersity.
They point out that pasture grass Is
a strong stimulant TO milk production.
to run down in flesh. This will lead TO
reduced milk production later on.
when the pastures begin TO dry up,
and heavy feeding then will ordinarily
not prevent this reduction Cows OF
average production when they go on
pasture should be fed at least one
third to one-half Of the amount of
grain they were receiving when In the
barn.
But the grain mixture does not need
such expensive high protein feeds as
linseed oil, cottonseed meal or gluten
feed as are given during the winter
season. A mixture made up Of equal
parts Of wheat bran. ground oats and
hominy or corn meal would be suit
able.
grain mixture depends upon the
kind of roughage with which it is to
be fed. Pasture grass Is high pro-
tein feed and, furthermore, the proteins
1t contains are Of the highest quality.
so high protein feeds may be left out
of the grain ration Yet grass lacks fat
or energy producing nutrients. Except
for this deficiency, it Is an almost per-
feet feed for milk production
In ration made up Of pasture grass
and a grain mixture containing no high
protein feeds, the protein content viii
always equal or exceed the amounts
called for in feeding standards foi
COWS producing up to sixty pounds o.
milk daily, as long as pasturage Is
plentiful, green and succulent- This
statement applies only under these con-
ditions. When pastures begin to dry
up and get short during July and
August the grass contains much less
protein than earlier in the season. The
grain mixture must then be changed
to include some high protein feeds In
addition more grain must be fed to
make up for the shortage in pasture
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
THE RED LOCK

slab back. rose and slouched across
the floor toward the rubbish heap. The
man hiding behind 1t crouched still as
one of the cabin logs and fingered the
pistol butt at his hip. But the ruff
fan only rummaged out an old box,
carried 1t back to the light and sat
down.
Drawing a short pipe from his
pocket, he filled 1t from a grimy to-
bacco sack, lighted 1t with another OF
the sputtering matches, and, with the
air of a man quite at his ease, began
to smoke.
AS he smoked. the bitter lines Of his
haunting resemblance to a face that
dwelt-and would ever dwell-in his
memory again stole across the mind
of the watcher.
But Black Bogus had not smoked
long until it became apparent that he
Every sound outside received his
strained attention, and when not lis
tening, he smoked viciously.
At last he shuffled himself erect,
felt Of his elbow where 1t had rested
heavily upon the larger box. knocked
the ashes from his pipe. dropped an
arm across his knee, bent forward
and seemed lost in thought.
Shifting his pose after a time, he
Strengthened, put away his pipe,
reached into the inside pocket Of his
faded coat and drew out a thick
bunch of greenbacks-a handful of
bills that appeared to be an assort-
ment Of tens and twenties.
The woodsman guardedly shifted
his position SO as to get better look.
AS he did so, his knee accidentally
jostled the rubbish heap.
With an oath Black Bogus chucked
the money back into his pocket and
leaped at one bound into a corner out
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
DAIRY NOTES


Dairying is the balance wheel of ag-
riculttre.
1t takes no longer TO care for good
COW than poor one.
Inaccurate farm and shipping scales
will take their cost out of your pocket
several times over in a year.
1t is hard to understand why so
many cow-keepers have not yet dis
covered the value of the silo. II they
have discovered it they are certainly
neglectful in putting II into operation
The feeding of scrub cows and the
scrub" feeding of good cows are two
OF the worst mistakes dairyman can
make.
Do not srint the dairy cow. give hel
all she VIII -eat of the right kind ~
feeds. properly balanced. il you eS
pect her to produce literally.
From % to 40 per cent of all tube
culosis in children under five years
ge is contracted by using produc'
from tuberculous cows. according
the federal Department of Agricultur
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
Couldn't Fool Hin,

Vesuvius always has a plume OF
smoke waving over il. This caught
the eye of one visitor to Naples to the
exclusion of all else.
For days he viewed it from his ho-
tel window with a telescope.
Proceeding then TO make the ac-
quaintance Of some city officials, he
asked the name of the mountain. They
told him IL was Vesuvius.
WELL" he stated, I'm q revenue
officer at home. and I'll just give your
police little tip. l have been watch
ing that hill for a week now. I've had
experience in such matters. They
can't fool me. Somebody Is running
still.-Pittsburgh Chronicle Tele-
graph.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02

Of range with the window. a heavy
revolver balanced in his hand, his eyes
sweeping every nook and Granny from
which the alarming sound might have
come.
At that tense instant bat, darling
about under the rafters, blinded by
the light, dashed itself against the
cabin gable and fell almost at the des-
perado's feet.
Damn the thlng." he growled. plac-
ing his foot upon the half-stunned
creature and grinding 1t to death, at
the same time thrusting the heavy re-
volver into his pocket and turning
back to the light.
He slouched down on the smaller
box; took the money out of his pocket
again and began close inspection of
each bill, one by one. Ten of the bills
the ones that appeared to the man
watching him to be the newest-he
laid out upon the box. The others he
put back in his pocket.
Then an astonishing thing happened
to the ten new bills. He took from
his greasy, wrinkled trousers a plug
of tobacco and shipped off a chew
with his powerful teeth; drew from
the side pocket of his coat half a
handful of what looked to be ordinary
black soil of rotted leaf mold; mois-
tened it very slightly with tobacco
juice; rubbed a little of it on each
bill and secured them between his
hands, rumpling and crumpling them
in every conceivable way. He rolled
the corners between his fingers and
thumbs; bent the corners down; twist.
ed and secured the bills as If he would
wear them out.
1t soon appeared that to wear them
was the very thing he was attempting
to do, for as he worked them and
broke them in his powerful hands,
they lost their newness and took on
the look of bills that had been long
in circulation. He was making old
money out Of new. Light began to
dawn on the man watching him.
An hour or more he spent at the
task. When at last 1t appeared to be
finished to his satisfaction, he exam
med them all close to the light, bill |
BY bill.
They appeared to pass the very |
and critical inspection,
Tor. with a satisfied grunt. he picked |
up his pipe, relighted 1t and smoked
Another hour or more he smoked
md fidgeted; finally turned the lamp
ow: strobe to the door, opened 1t a
narrow slit and peeped out.
But apparently enough of the night
lad not gone for whatever purpose he
lad in mind for with a muttered
,runt. he closed the door; strobe I'm
back AID forth across the
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
Corn Fed to Live Stock

More than IS per cent of the United
States corn crop is fed to live stock
used for human food. according 10 re-
cent data compiled by the United
States Department of Agriculture
The hog is the largest consumer. 40
per cent being fed TO swine on farms
Horses and cattle are next. using 20
and 10 per cent, respectively The ex-
ports of corn. as grain. have never
been large.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
What "Soferid" Means

The use of soteria in England is
new. 1t is Greek word which means
salvation 1t derives its meaning
from two other Greek words, one
meaning deliverance or safety: the
other TO rescue from danger. There
fore the English word may well have
the full meaning Of safe deliverance
from danger.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
Mad as March Hare

There is no such animal as a
March" hare. The common express
sion should be mad as a marsh hare"
Hares that live in marshes are usual
ly very wild and ungovernable. hence
when one Is unduly excited, he is as
made Cor as wildly as a marsh hare.
However, the March hare has become
an established figure of speech
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
UncIdssifed

A violinist entered little music
shop in London 4 want an E string,
please" he remarked to the man be-
hind the counter.
Producing a box, the latter said !:
would you mind picking one out for
yourself. sir: 1 'ardly know the 'es
from the she's"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02

Hurry Mother Even fretful, peeyish
child loves the pleasant taste Of Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" and it never fails to
open the bowels. A teaspoonful today
may prevent sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for genuine Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
for babies and children Of all ages
printed on bottle. Motherl You must
say California" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02

corrected Immediately. Thin, dry,
wispy or fading hair is quickly invigo-
rated. taking on new strength, color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is
delightful on the hair; a refreshing,
tonic-not sticky or greasy
Any drug ore-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
The cuticura Toilet Trio.

Having cleared your skin keep it clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations The Soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them--Advertisem
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-04-02
GIRLS! HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
35-Cent "Danderine" Does Wonders for
Lifeless, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
of Iuxuriant hair
full of gloss, lus-
ter and life short
" follows a genu-
inc toning up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling hair,
itching scalp and
the dandruf is