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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-09-19

STAGE EMPLOYEES RAISE WAGES
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. ia two
years. agreement and a wage in
crease of $3.50 a week has been Sc
cured by local stage employees. A
threatened strike forced the m;uage-
ers to sign.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-09-19

The Real Estate Dealer now calls
Himself a Realtor to save Time, for
he Usually Is Stepping too Fast max
ing Beautiful Residence Streets out
of Cow Pastures to make any False
Motions. Thanks to this Hustler. most
Of Our TownspeOple own their Own
Homes.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-09-19

Discovery of figuring in ancient
Aztec characters on the walls of a
cavern in Nevada gives ground for
the suspicion that the source of the
old parties platforms has been
found. The platforms are so out of
harmony with modern conditions and
betray SO little familiarity with the
problems of 1924, that the men who
wrote them must have sought inspira-
ton from the ancient writings in the
Nevada cavern. Or perhaps the plat
form makers went even further back
and consulted writings in King Tut's
tomb for their planks.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-09-19

does it not thrive under such con-
trasting circumstances? ?"
Organized labor in Florida is max
ing a praiseworthy fight on Gov. Har-
dee's action in leasing the labor Of
convicts to private shirt manufac-
turers. Trade unions throughout
Florida are protesting against the in
PRODUCTION of prison contract labor,
pointing out that virtually every
state in the Union has passed or is
planning to pass, legislation curtail-
ing the employment of convicts on
work that comes into competition
with free labor. -
Labor in states that have success
fully fought against prison contract
labor will watch the fight in Florida
with interest and with the best wishes
for victory on the part of the Florida
trade unionists.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-09-19
STRONG FOR
AFOLLE7E SAYS LADD

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
WATER E SCARCE
 AT FORT PAYNE
Farmers Pessimistic As Drouth Causes Dam
 age To Crops

FORT PAYNE, Ala, August 3O.-- Especial. 1.-The water situation in this city has become alarming to the extent that this week the Southern railroad was denied water for their enginesg the isource of supply running so low that it was feated that a water famine would ensue evens for the people un- less rain should come soon. The off ficials of the water company are alert in preventing all waste and leakage throughout the city, for already piping has been added to get down deeper into the big spring which affords the water supply.
 Rain Badly Needed d-Pessimism will soon run rampant among the farmers throughOlt this section of the state un- less good rain is had within . few days, for 1t has now been number of weeks since my rain at all. The result has been that the long and ex- cessiye dry weather has caused the cotton plants to shed their leaves and fruitage, the corn to almost wilt to the ground and the little tender shoots to wither in theshot, scorching sun, while the hay crop has suffered to the extent, that 1t is feared, that the farmers will not have sufficient r0ughage with which to make another crop next year.
 Court ~Adjourns The fall term of circut court after finishing its labors adjourned last Thursday, pretty well clearing up the docket of all casess both civil and criminal.
 To Build Road-It is thought by those close to the highway commission that at an early date the new. high way from this city to Valley Head will be getting under way, in that the con- tract will be- let and work be com menced on the project in the early part of the new year. There has been some controversy as to which valley the highway would go, up the little valley or up the big valley, it being decided, however, by the commission in favor of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 30. Books for boys are much needed at the Coley Blackshear School of Vocation, Escambia county, according to Miss Virginia B. Handley, director of the state child welfare department. The school is maintained for the benefit of under2privileged boys, and donations of suitable reading matter will be great ly appreciated.
 Dr.. John W. Abercrombie, state superintendent of education, returned today from attending school rally and barbecue at Cnrlowville, Dallas county, where he delivered the address of the occasion. Dr. Abercrombie was much impressed with the educational spirit of the citizens of Carlowville and vicinity, and spoke appreciatively on his return of the hospitality with which visitors were entertained.
 Frank N. Julian, state superinten- dent of insurance, has called attention of merchants and other business enter prises to the fact that 1t is contrary to the insurance laws of Alabama for them to give away, either by coupons or punch cards, or otherwise, accident insurance policies.
 Dr. Glenn Andrews, state prison ,in- spector, returned today from attending the national prison congress at Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
COMMISSIONS ISSUED.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, August 30- Especial. )-The following commissions have been issued by Secretary of State S. H. Blan: James R. McDaniel of York, Sumter county, Judge of inferior court of York. G. W. Addison of Vandiver, Shelby county, notary public and ex-officio justice of the peace of Precinct 14, Shelby county.
 Notary public:
 Miss Irene Satterfield, Gadsden; E. H. Ajax, Tuscumbia; J. W. Wilkins, Monroeville; James B. Bradford, Mo bile; Miss Grace Lee Brooks, Birming- ham; w. T. Harwell, Ashland; William Hendricks, America, Walker county D. A. Roberson, Birmingham Mrs. Nettie May Harrison, Birmingham O. H. Put man, Tarrant; J. R. Knowles, Boaz c. z. Davis, Birmingham: A. II. Guest, Mobile; E. NJ. Confera, Eureka, Shelby county; Litton F. Johnson, Do than; George P. Bondurant, Birming- ham; William Buck Taylor, Mobile R. A. Terrell, Jr., Birmingham D. l.. Johnson, Dothan; A. C. Woodland, Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
BRIGHT CLIFFORD
 WEDDING IS SET
Event To Be Notable One In
 Cullman Society

PULLMAN, Ala, August 3O.-(Spe- clal. )-Several very attractive young girls have arrived here to be attendants Tn the wedding of Miss Odelle Bright to Dr. James Clifford Gladney, which takes place at the First Methodist church here September 6.
 The attendants in this wedding wall be: Miss Meg Norris of Sharon, Pa. who was classmate of Miss Bright at Darlington Seminary, West Chester, Pa; Miss Frances Hancock of At lanta. who attended Randolph Macon with Miss Bright; Miss Anna Gather inc Arnold of Birmingham, a classmate at Beechwood Mrs. Wilfield Leeth of Cullman, will act as matron of honor.
 Dr. Gladney will have the following attendants Clarke Griffith of Hance- vile, best man; Wave Scott of Gull aIsM 4s!ISSS puB uosLBd 'sIQ .muq F. ParSOn of Wheeling, W. Va, Dr. Scott of the T. C. l. hospital, Birming- ham,. Drs. Parson and Segrist were roommates of the groom at the Univer- sity of Alabama, while Dr. Scott was his roommate at Jefferson college, Philadelphia.
 To Observe Defense Day-CuIlman is preparing to celebrate National Defense Day on September F. This date com memOrates the anniversary of the bat tie of St. A1ihiel. The Cullman county mobilization committee is composed of Markland, chairman; S. NJ. Lovelady, the following gentlemen George secretary, and A. P, Martin, physician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
MANY CONVICTED
 TN LAMAR COURT
Judge BIantOn Closes Two
 Weeks Session At Vernon

VERNON, Ala, August 3O.-(Spe- cial. IA two weeks session of circuit court has just closed with Judge K. l.. Blanton presiding. Many convic- tions resulted most of them for viola ton of prohibition law.
 Plan Union Meeting--All the churches of Vernon are making prepa- rations for a union meeting to begin early in September, continuing for two weeks.
 High SchOOl-The Lamar county high school has opened with the larg- est enrolment in it's history. Mir. Gibbons, the principal, has just re- turned from Montgomery where plans were formulated for the junior and senior high school. Because of this plan, an extra teacher has been added, which makes the faculty complete as follows: J. B. Gibbons, tprincipal; Miss Ruby NeighborS, Miss Julia Neighbors, Miss Doris Smith, Mrs. H. l.. Faulk- ner, Miss Nell Jackson, assistants, and Miss Essie Mae Ozley, music and ex- pression.
 Auburn Expert LectureS-J. l.. Sib- ley, head of the extension department of Auburn, met with the club members of Lamar county at a picnic and swim ming party where he gave them spe- cial instructions in club work. Thurs day night. Mir. Sibley gave lecture on better health and farming conditions.
 Bureau Heads To Speak-Frank 10. Boyd and Edward A. O'Neal will speak at Sulligent, Millport and Vernon, Sep tember 4, in the interest of farm bu- reau and cotton association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
COUPLE ARRESTED
 AT TUSCALOOSA
Woman Accused Of Civ ing Bad Check On Bes-
 semer Bank
(TuscaIOOsa Bureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, August 30.- A woman giving her name as Mrs. E. Ray, was brought back to Tuscaloosa Friday night by Deputy Sheriff Nc. Gehee from Chattanooga, charged with giving a check for $250 to the Kenny McGehee Motor company of this city on the First National bank of Besse- mer, where it was alleged she had in sufficient funds. A man accompanied her, giving his name as E. Ray, was also brought back, being wanted by the police on several charges.
 The woman gave the check as part payment for an automobile and notes for the' balance. The notes, it said, were jointly signed by Mrs. E. Ray and B. Ray. The arrest of the couple was brought about by the police of Chattanooga, charging them with driv- ing a car without a license tag. The automobile was recovered. The couple had not made bond at a late hour Saturday.
 To Celebrate Labor Day-Al ar- arrangements have been completed for the Labor Day celebration at River view Monday, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World. The main at- traction will be the boat races between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham boat owners.
 To Elect Officers-The merchants bureau and credit association will meet Tuesday night, at which time the annual election of officers will take place. II. B. Ellis is the present president of both bodies.
 Plan Defense Program-A commit tee from the Chamber of Commerce, composed of Owen Meredith, chair man Clifton Penick, J. B. Masters, Dr, Claude O'Rear, c. 0. Simpson and Mrs. Annie Townsend was appointed Saturday to arrange the program for National Defense Test Day, Septem- ber 12.
 To Repair LOcI1-The local engineers office has announced that the notice of the closing of Lock 13 the next lock above Tuscaloosa will be made in all probability in the next week and that two weeks notice will be given from that date so that no unnecessary in- will be experienced by the public. The lock is to be repaired and the work will require about nine days.
 Noes To Magic City-Dr. N. o. Pat terson, supervising architect of the new First Baptist church educational build ing, has purchased home on Under wood avenue in Birmingham and will move his family to that city on Septem- Der 15. Two of his children will enter Howard college as soon as the church building is completed in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
TEACHER INSTITUTE
 SET N DEMOPOLTS
Kiwanis Club will HeIp Enter.
 tain County Visitors

DEMOPoL1Ss Ala, August sO.- Especial )-The greater part of Fri days Kiwanis luncheon hour was spent in discussion of the entertainment of the teachers who will attend the Ma rengo county institute, This event will be held in Demopolis Monday and Tuesday, September 8 and 8.
 The Kiwanis club was the first civic organization to go on record as favor able to the project of bringing the teachers to Demopolis and the club is desirous of making the occasion enjoy able to the visitors.
 Burglary FaiIed-Last night an at- tempted burglary of The Simon com pany was frustrated. Harry Simon en- tered the store to turn off the window lights and he saw the burglar run up the stairs. The place was immediately searched, but the robber apparently escaped through an. upstairs window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
OFFICERS SMASH
 BIG WILDCAT STILL
Two Arrested In Raid In Jack
 son Mountains

FORT PAYNE, Ala, August 30.- Especial. )-One of the largest wild cat stills ever captured in this section of the state was found and destroyed this week by State Law Enforcement Officers L. H. Camp, John Coleman and William Robertson. The big still was found just over the line in Jack son county, the same having a capacity of 200 gallons, superheated copper still, 10000 gallons of beer and about 60 gallons of corn whisky was found at the still and the same destroyed by the officers, after having arrested two men by the name of Hicks who were Operat- ing the outfit at the time of the cap ture.
 The prisoners were taken to Scotts- boro and lodged in jail. The prohibi- tion officers have been quite active in this county here of late, making many successful raids on the moonshiners whose haunts are generally to be found in the fastness of the mountains in this section of the state. On account of the prospects of a short corn crop this year in this county, it is very prob able that the prices of wildcat iquor will take a decided jump.
 Small Pox Scare-There has been quite little scare around Valley Head for the past several days relative to the reported presence of smallpox in that community, the local physician, however, at that place affirming that the disease was nothing more than chicken pox while Dr. M. T. Floyd of the Wills Valley hospital at this place has been positive that the threatened epidemic was that of smallpox. Finally the state board of health at Montgom- cry wired Dr. Harper, in charge of the health unit of Marshall county to report to Valley Head and investigate the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
STORE SUPPLIES
 STILLAPPA PARATIJS
Wholesale House For MOonshiners Reported
 Found
fCadsdnn Rureaul

GADSDEN, Ala, August 30-- Sheriff Leath and Federal Officers Roberts and Robertson Saturday aft ernoon found in Alabama City what they believed to be house where sup plies for moonshiners were being sold by wholesale. They claimed to have found 10 sacks of ground malt, Il sacks of sugar, POO pounds sheet copper, several feet of copper pipe, one-inch In di- ameter, eight boxes of copper brads and seven rolls of solder. One of the men in the house Is said to have blandly told the. officers he was doing a whole sale business, just as grocery stores and tin shops everywhere are doing and he wanted to know what the law could do about 1t. The officers referred the question to the federal authorities at Birmingham.
 "Hard' Sinners Caught standing the fact that five moonshiners all accounted desperate men in their mountain stronghold in Jackson coun- ty, sent word to state law enforce ment officers and federal agents here that they would die at their still rather than have 1t raided and destroyed. Two of them tamely submitted to arrest and IuTNG lieu WHICH Uy ECNCAu~ CTS" Friday morning. State Law En- forcement Officers Coleman and Camp, Federal Officers. Roberts and Robert son and Sheriff Jones and three deputies walked 15 miles and climbed a mountain to reach the still at day break. They captured Ben and Doll" Hicks, destroyed a 200-gallon copper still, 60 gallons of whisky and 10000 gallons of beer, and then walked back 5to Bridgeport. They made the 3O-mile hike in order to be sure to find the Op- orators at the still.
 Store Contract Let-A. W. McCul- tough Saturday was awarded the con struction of two brick store houses and a filling station at Sixth and Chest nut streets, the cost to be approximate ly $15,0OO.
 Aids Defense Day-The special com- mittee appointed by the Attalla Rotary club to arrange for participation in De fense Day reported Saturday that At talla would register its quota of 127 men. That city is headquarters of the service battery, anti-air craft regiment.
 Homo Burns-Fire of undetermined origin late Friday night destroyed the home of Jessie Burnett in East Gads- den. The loss of $2,250 is fully GOV cred.
 Church Floor Gives Away-The crowding of 600 people into the little Gaines chapel church near Attalla Fri day night came near causing a disaster. Just as the 20-year-old evangelist, Rev. Clarence M. Small, was about to bring his sermon to a close the flooring around the altar gave away with a crash. No one was hurt.
 Must Dim Lights-Alabama City of ficials announce that beginning Mon day, September 1. all automobile driv- CTS who do not dim their lights when approaching other cars will be ar rested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
SCOUTS TO GET
 EAGLE DEGREES
Court Of Honor Will Be Held In Anniston
 Sunday
4Annlston Rureau.l

ANNISTON. Ala, August 3O.-In- terest in Anniston Sunday afternoon will be centered on the court of honor of the Boy Scouts of the Choccol0cco district which will be held in the audi tOrium of the AnnistOn High school be- ginning at o'clock.
 It has been decided to confer the degree of Eagle Scout on nine boys and a large number of merit badges will be awarded by the court also. The boys to win these coveted honors are as follows: Fain Webb of Piedmont, Hughes Roberts of Piedmont, John D. McAuley, Jr. of Piedmont, and the fol- lowing Anniston. boys; Clyde Buchan- non, Fred Howell, Welborn Martin, w. E. Johnson and Horace Gehee.
 0. l.. Strickland, Boy Scout execu- tive of the district, stated late Satur- day that one other local scouts had practically completed all the required work for this degree and more than likely would have that honor bestowed upon him, as this was not certain, how ever, his name was withheld.
 0. H. Young will preside over the court and talks will be made by Scott Roberts, Rev. J. T. McGlothlin and c. l.. Strickland.
 Jeffers Leaves-C Congressman Lamar Jeffers representative from the Fourth congressional district left Anniston early Sunday morning for Washington. Congressman Jeffers stated that he had been calld to Washington on account of some committee work.
 Shoot Is Planned-Plans have been completed for the annual Labor day shoot of the Anniston Gun club which will be held on the club grounds near Oxford Lake, Monday, continuing through the afternoon.
 Gym" Is Equipped-Completion of installation of the gym equipment for the Anniston High school purchased by funds raised by the Rotary club in a minstrel show was announced Saturday by school authorities. The equipment cost approximately $750 and furnishes Anniston with one of the best gyms of any high school in the state, Wal ker Reynolds superintended the installa- ton.
 Institute Set-The annual teachers institute for the teachers of schools in Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville and Piedmont will be held at the Anniston High school auditorium here next Sat urday.
 Banquet Is Given-More than 250 employees of the Alabama Power com paIiy engaged in the Anniston opera tions of the company were guests of the company at an annual banquet at Oxford Lake, Friday. J. T. Jackson, manager of the Anniston office, was master of the ceremonies.
 McDOnaId- -Humphries-A wedding of surprise and interest to a large num- Der of local people occurred Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock at the Oxford Methodist church when Miss Katie Mae Humphries became the bride of Robert Mcdonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
HOWARD GRADUATE
 CHOSEN PRINCIPAL
Prof. YarbrOugh Will Teach In
 Berry High

BERRY, Ala, August 3O.-(Spe- cial. )-Prof. George W. Yarbrough a graduate of Howard college, will act as principal of Berry high school for i924-1925. The high school, together with the grammar school, will start active work September 1. The mem bers of the high school faculty for the ensuing year are as follows: Miss Chandler, English; Hugh Garfield, science and athletics; R. c. Christo- pTier, vocational agriculture Miss Thompson of Bessemer domestic science, which is being added to the school this year. Robert J. Dendy of Boaz will be principal of the grammar school.
 Rain Needed-All Fayette county crops are badly in need of rain. The corn crop will be reduced nearly 30 per cent due to the long drought, while the yield of cotton and other farm products will be cut down by the long dry spell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
PERRY COUNTY HIGH
 TO OPEN ON SEPT. 8
K. G. Hoover To Have Charge
 At Marion

MARION, Ala, August 3O-(Spe- cial. .)-Prof. K. G. Hoover announces tha tthe Perry County High school will open September 8 and the faculty elected for the coming year will be made up of K. G. Hoover, principal mathematics, manual training; H. D. Melton, first assistant, scienceS athle- tics; J. P. Robinson, vocational agri- culture; Miss Katherine Davis, Eng fish, history, Judson associate; Miss Bessie Jones, French, mathematics, Judson associate; Miss Flossie Jones, English, history; Miss Jessie Byrd Full Ter, English, expression; Miss Amelia McIlwaine, economies, Latin; Mrs. J. P. Creel, voice, piano, assembly music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
MOON PREP ARES FOR DEFENSE DAY
(Continued from page One.)

NOVHeAuuCu lHum p1BO Oncs their ability to plan and to execute an independent major offensive operation ''
 Gunter Issues Call
 A proclamation calling on the citi- zens of Montgomery to support the na- tional defense test, September 12, was issued today by Mayor ". A. Gunter, Jr. "A survey of our resources to repel invasion does not mean we contemplate war;" the mayor declared.
 Following is the text of the proclama- tion:
 "Whereas, the President of the United States has by proclamation op- proved the holding of defense test in the continental limits of the United States on September 12, the day falling on the sixth anniversary of the glorious victory of American arms at St. Mihiel, and
 Whereas, the governor of Alabama has issued a proclamation calling on the citizenship of Alabama to lend CO., operatio and assistance toward mak- ing the defense test in Alabama a success.
 Now, therefore, l, William A. Gunter, Jr., mayor of the city of Mont gomery, call upon the splendid loyalty and patriotic citizenship of Montgom- eey, both men and women, to stand behind our President in making the defense test one which will prove con- clusively that the American people are ready and willing to defend their homes and firesides and the glorious heritage from the invasion of hostile foreign power.
 4 survey of our resources to repel in vasion does not mean we contemplate war, on the other it is notice to tEs world that we do not propose to sit supinely by and become the target fot an amibious power who might seize upon our weakness to attack us. Mont gomery, of all places in the United, should rally to this movement. It must not be said that the cradle of the con- federacy has become a city of people who have forgotten their past and that they are less ready now tD defend them selves than they once were"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
OPELIKA STATION
 TO BE BUILT SOON
Central Of Georgia To Start
 Work September 10

OPELIKA, Ala, August 3O.-Ac- cording to announcement made by Superintendent Baldwin of the Central of Georgia Railway company was in the city this week, work will begin about September 10 on Opelika's new union passenger depot. If present plans can be carried out, the first dirt toward providing Opelika with her handsome station will be broken on the tenth" said Mir. Baldwin. It is stated that when completed, Opelika will have one of the finest stations in the whole country, considering the size of the town.
 Court To COnyene-The county court of Lee County will convene for the September term next Monday, with Judge G. P. Butler presiding.