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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01


During the merry month of May In
the time TO begin TO send In your
original jokes for the Local Lar CON
test. II You have not already been en-
joylng the thrill OF getting some of
the weekly cash prizes and seeing
your jokes and name on the screens
|of movie theaters.
All Of the good Jokes do not come
from the humorists who make a busi-
ness OF being funny. You never can
tell what you can do until you try.
Begin at once and keep on trying.
The Local Laf editor wants "oodles'
Of Jokes to examine. The more the
merrier.
Some OF your friends have been
getting In on the money and honors.
Visit tho movie theaters mentioned at
the head of this column each day and
see for yourself. and also hear the
audience laf at the wit OF the Local
Lar contest contributors. Then you
may get an inspiration.
IL is understood, OF course. that
some of tho jokes do not win the
cash prizes offered each week. out
|of this class the Local Lar editor
selects three each day for this col
umn. Today's are:
James, have you wbispered today with
out peysDissioB7"
only wunst."
.v.r:s;!s' ~mssc's' should James have '"'S
Nm he should have said fwict.' -
Edwin Blank. Coin. In.
Mary sat playing 90 long on The floor
that her feet went 10 sleep. When sbe
stoed mp shs called IN her mofhevi II
have files In my shoes.'--Iisrry Brown.
26S9 brown street.
i. y rtt. ggs an I'd ." fhs Dspes' s't'"s for
sAny -snsyers1"
ANY, Tho first day ] received 900.
snd two were from psru asking me ~
tshs theirs. LAWNS Calder, south bend,
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01
TOURISTS DRIVEN
OFF RESERVATION

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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01

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snuw running aHen in ihe Laughing
ffuoh Al iha HAiet fuss snd fuae
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could no longer live IN his honHe IN
the Smiling POOL. Jerry Mushrnt fr
ccived ene # the greatest surprises
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01

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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01
"Lucky Kid" Captured.

Fremont, Neb.. April 30s--Frank
Ross, alias the Lucky Kid" said 10
be ono Of a gang that robbed Larson
Bros, general merchandise store at
EebIIng, Neb.. recently. has been ar
;srcsted at Milwaukee. according 10
word received by Sheriff condit.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01
Creeters Meet at Fremont.

Fremont, Neb., April 3o.--rorty.two
members of the Nebraska-Iowa Greet.
ers' association attended the monthly
meeting and banquet at Hotel Terry.
Hotel men Of Omaha and nearby cities
were In attendancs including Henry
Payne, I. A. Medlar. I. L. Wallace
and u. G. Eppley.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01

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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01
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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01
Laf Editor Asks
"Oodles'' of Jokes
Professionals DO Not Know
All Wit; Now Is Time
10 Enter.

Where ~ sec Local rafs fedasi
sun fheater, Omaha.
suburban thceter, Omsha-
l.ofhrop fheafer, Omaha.
Lyric fheater. Omaha.
Fnsprite tbsater. schuyler. Neb.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-05-01

The nex, story. "roriorn, Lonesome
and Afraid
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18

Traffic officers in an English city wear small red lanterns.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
U. s, OFFICIALS ARREST
 Y. HOSTELRY MANAGERS
nnhiais Al niiI-farit0n Hntsi Are Alleged Ia Haze violated inc
 Federal Prohibition Law

New York, July is,-Warrants have been issued for the arrest of four efr fciais of the RiizrCarlton hotel eemr pany ss a result or a recent raid hy prohibition agents who seized a large quantity of liquors on the hotels fashionable roof resort, 1t was learned yesterday,
 Knowledge of the action against the hotel managers became known with the arraignment before United States Commissioner Hitchcock of Errol Kerr, member Of the hotel manage ment, on a charge of having violated the yolstead act, His appearance was the first indication that the govern ment authorities had acted against me hotel officials,
 Investigation showed that warrants charging violation of the tolstehd act had heen issued against Duncan Har- ris William Harris and Jo-n Watt, all concerned Tn the management or inc Ritg-Carlton, Kerr, Watt and Duncan Harris already have been ar rested and held Tn si,ooh ball each A deputy United states marshal who sought to serve the warrant on Wil- liam Harris reported that the accused official was dead
 The specific charge named Tn me warrants is that of maintaining nun' lie nuisance in violation Of the Vol stead act,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
City Items

Miss Bertha Sullivan of the Connec- ticut Business college has taken a position in the office of Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.
 Sweet Sixteen at Besse-Leland's until Saturday night.-advt.
 The condition of Fred McEnroe of Is Union street, who underwent an operation at St. Francis hospital in Hartford Monday, is reported as im- proving.
 Special Suit Sale. One big lot of s34,50 suits to be sold at quick clear ance for s23.oo. New York Sample Shop.--Adv.
 Miss Violet Johnson, a graduate of the Smith Business college, has taken a position with the Taplin Mfg. Co.
 Robert Anderson of ASS Stanley street, entertained number of friends at his home last evening cele- brating his sixth anniversary.
 Scalp treatmente, LaFrance Beauty Parlor.-advt.
 Mrs. Lillian Robinson of Wash ington place, was admitted to the New Britain General hospital Mon- day to undergo treatment.
 Genuine Palm Beach Suits. sa.95. at Besse- Leland s.-advt. All dresses greatly reduced at Mary Elizabeth Speciality Dress Shop. s7 w Main, Professional Bldg. --advt
 Lunch at Hallinan's-adv. Have the Herald follow you on your vacation. 1Sc a week. cash with order. --ad"t.
 Home cooked lunches at Crowell's -adVt Collsred Shirts reduced at Fitch Jones Co. advt. All our top coats n 20 a' F price | Big savings at the New York Sample Shop,
 Sweet Sixteen at Besse-Leiand's until Saturday night-advt. Sweet Sixteen at Besse-Leland's until Saturday nieht-advt. L Price Suit Sale. Mems and young mems suits at stt. value tc 1922. New York Sample shop. Adv Genuine Palm Beach Suits sao5 at Resse-G .eland's -advt Miss Helen Milkowitz of 1nI Bas seti street was rendered farewell party al her home lsst evening. Miss | Milkowitz is leaving for Cleveland Ohio. where she will spend the re. ! maiudsr of the summer.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18

The npntiff, having heard of the work of these clubs, decided to efieF a medal to the club evolving the most attractive modest fashion in Womenis clothing, The contest for the medal is divided Into tive sections, a theer relinal section devoted 10 the best demonstration that immedest dress IS really silly, hsFparie and unenltiNaled' and q practical section devoted to ihs actual designing Of attractive fashions designed to appeal to good taste,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
MUTINY IS CHARGED
Ia Ringleaders In Recent phiiirnihe Revolt Are Formally Accused hi Court Martial Today,

By The Associated Press, ,
 Manila. July is,-A taFmsi charge of causing mutiny and soliciting sol disrs to join a union, thereby causing dlseontent and impairing morale has been filed against is ringleaders or the recent disturbance among inc Philippine scouts at Fort Mckinley The remainder of the seotus, who, it IS alleged. joined in the strike move ment for an equalization of pay with white soldiers, are charged with join ing Q mutiny and consniring 10 begin and join q mutiny,
 Each group will he tried en mssss'
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Pope Indorses Move for
 Modest Garb for Women

Rome. July is,-Pope Plus per sonally has taken a hand In a cam paign inaugurated by the Catholic Womens Diocesan clubs against im- modest dress for women,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18

Greetings from an old friend. Bakers Certified Flavoring ENrscis' All pro- grcssive grocers carry them -advt
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Ford Sends Picture of
 Coolidge to All Dealers

Detroit, July 1s,--Large size photo' graphs of President Coolidge have heen sent from the Dearborn offices of the Ford Motor company 10 all Ford dealers in the United States, it was learned today. Officials of the company are emphatic in declaring that no influence will be brought 10 bear upon dealers to have them sup port Mir roolidge's campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

nit is granted upon the following ex-
press conditions, to-wit:
(a) After the construction of said
telephone and telegraph lines and con-
duits shall have been completed, the
said Southern Railway Company will
at its own expense forthwith restore
the street and other public places trav-
ersed by said lines and conduits SO that
they will be in the same condition as
before the construction of said lines and
conduits, except as changed by the in
stallation and maintenance of said
Tsoles, wires and conduits.
Z I'D The Southern Railway Company
will hold harmless the City of Birming-
ham from any and all liability of any
kind and character arising out of the
construction, maintenance or repair of
said poles, wires and conduits.
(c) Should the grade Of any street,
avenue or alley or any public place
traversed by said poles, lines and con-
Quits be hereafter changed, the South
ern Railway Company will forthwith
on demand of the City of Birmingham,
and at it's own. expense change the
grade and location of said poles, lines
and conduits so as to make same con-
form to such new grades.
(d) The said Southern Railway
Company will lay and maintain said
conduits at such depth below the grade
of said street as may be required by the
City of Birmingham, and will maintain
said wires, lines and poles as may be
required by said City, and will at all
times comply with all reasonable regu-
lations, laws or ordinances now in
force, or which may hereafter be adopt
ed by the City of Birmingham, with
reference to the construction or mainte
nance of similar lines, wires and con-
duits in the City of Birmingham.
(e) The rights hereby granted are not
exclusive, and the City of Birmingham
shall have and hereby reserves the right
to grant to other persons, firms. or cor
porations rights similar to those herein
granted, and the rights herein granted
shall be and continue subservient to
any rights, franchises, or privileges
which have heretofore been granted.
(f) The Southern Railway Company
may place said telephone and tele-
graph lines on poles above the said
street, as herein provided. or lay the
same underneath said street, but should
it place said lines on poles above the
said street, it will upon written de-
mand of the City of Birmingham re-
move the said lines and poles and place
the said lines underneath the said street
as directed by the said City of Bir-
mingham.
Section Three. The grantee shall,
within ten days from the date hereof,
file with the City Clerk written ae.
centance of the terms and provisions
of this franchise.
Section Four. This franchise or per-
init is subject to revocation and can
collation. by the governing body of the
City of Birmingham at any time upon
sixty days written notice to said South
crn Railway Company, its successors
or assigns. =
Section Five. In the event of such
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
SCOTT LUMBER co.
BUSY WITH SALES

The Scott Lumber company, which
specializes in handling Everything for
the builder" including lumber, brick,
builders supplies, all kinds of roofing,
has been exceedingly busy supplying
orders. This well known establishment
is located at 701 Fifth avenue, Pratt
City and operates its yards at the K-C.
Crossing between Ensley and Pratt
City.
The company handles orders coming
to it from persons all over the Bir-
mingham district 1t is equipped TO sup
ply patrons both large and small, and
every customers needs are fully antici-
pated. President of the company is
n. w. Scott and Roscoe e. Scott is
vice president.
The Scott Lumber company prides
itself CD the fairness of its prices,
promptness in delivery, and ability of
members of the firm to give needed
advice to prospective customers who
must depend upon reliable sources of
information i'll overcoming building
problems.
Full stocks in all lines carried are
always on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
HIGH GRADE GOALS
SHOW INSTRUCTIVE
DeBardeleben Corporation Gives
Advice To Housewives

The DcBardeleben Coal corporation s
exhibit at the Manufacturers and
Housewives exhibit last week at the
auditorium attracted much attention.
Spectators saw not only through
samples displayed, what fine Goals are
produced by this company but the ex'
hibit itself was novel indeed. The booth
represented a room in a modern home.
Everything was constructed of coal.
Greeting the visitor was a home-like
open crate burning coal that impaired
n coy appearance. The setting of the
room was very pleasing. Even pictures
on the walls, made of coal dust, being
realistic.
The DeBardeleben Coal corporation
entered into the exhibit with en-
thusiasm, conveying an instructive mes
sage to the housewife concerning quail
ity. economy and service in Goals. This
instruction was contained in the fol
lowing message to the housewives:
your annual problem now confronts
YOU, what coal shall you buy which
affords you the greatest heat efficiency
for the least exenditure of money!
Fortunately we are in position to re-
lieve you of this problem and welcome
the opportunity of doing so. Let us
explain.
approximately a year and half ago
we absorbed the Sipsey. Empire, Corona
and Townley Mines and today, as the
south's largest producers of CONNER.
ical Goals, we are supplying the retail
coal dealers with these highly efficient,
carefully prepared and mountaineering
quality Goals.
THE use of one or more of these
splendid grades will result in more heat
no clinkers, less ash and an actual
cash saving.
"Sipsey and Empire, Genuine Black
Creek Ashless Goals. These are truly
the aristocrats of Southern fuels. These
Goals are higher in heat and lower
in ash than any other Goals on the
market. They actually are so clean and
efficient that after burning 100 pounds
of either one you will have an ash
residue of only 213 to pounds and
positively no clinkers.
Corona, for approximately half a
century Corona, by it's splendid per.
Torrance and efficiency, has occupied
an enviable position among the south S
high grade domestic fuels This splen.
did coal kindles readily, is reasonably
low in ash, burns freey without elm.
ker, and being keenly susceptible to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

PURCHASERS Of commodities a few
years ago not uncommonly expert
enced difficulty, especially during
periods Of seasonal rush, in obtaining
prompt delivery of their orders in con-
sequence of inadequate railroad carry
ing facilities. Today, however, a diff
ferent situation prevails, no better in
dication of which can be found than
the trend in the supply of freight cars
available for immediate use.
Twelve months ago, when freight car
loadings were the heaviest ever known,
there was at all times more or less of
a surplus supply of freight cars. In re-
cent weeks. the supply of idle cars has
rapidly decreased as carloadings have
approached their former high records.
Yet the supply of surplus cars at latest
reports was over 100000.
Several factors have aided in bring
ing about this improved service which
railroads have been rendering. A pro-
nounced tendency on the part Of buyers
to purchase oftener and in smaller
quantities has eased seasonal burdens
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

Birmingham will meet on the 25tb day
of November, 1924, in the Council
Chamber Of the City Hall Of Birming-
ham, at 10 o'clock, a. M, to hear any
objections, protests or defenses that
may be filed to such proposed assess
ments; or the amount thereof.
The general character of the inn
proyements constructed under said or
dinance consists Of certain grading,
sidewalks, granite curb, brick gutter
and bitulithic paving.
The streets, avenues, alleys or other
highways or portions thereof along
which said improvements have been
constructed and the terminal points OF
said improvements are as follows: to-
wit: On End Avenue, south, from the
east property line Of oath Street, south,
to the west property line Of 25th
Street, south.
o.. L. Z. GRAY,
City Clerk.
A Oe-HeraId. November 3. 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
REYNOLDS SHINGLES
SALES ARE HEAVY

Reynolds shingles are getting their
share of business offered through Biz
mingham's remarkable construction &C.
tivity. The Hinkle Brothers company.
specializes in roofing, sheet metal works
and heating, especially roll roofing
material. The company prices itself
that the Reynolds shingles prides itself
more attractive with age, and that
roofing service is still rendered de-
spite record of % years of faithful
and efficient service. Company head
quarters are at 2429-2431 First ave-
nue..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
SPECIALS!

SPECIALS!
Buick roadster $3.50
Chalmers touring ............S 425
Studebaker Spell. 6 touring. 81, Asa
Studebaker Spell. sedan, $1,400
Studebaker Light 6 touring, $500
Willys-Knight touring "a $50
Nash 6 touring ...........$ 725
Stearns knight touring. 49,. $3.50
Ford touring $3.50
Ford touring ............... $265
Ford roadster .-..............$275
overland touring ..........$475
overland touring ............ $S75 -
Overland roadster $3.50
Chevrolet sedan ,S495
REQ touring ................ $325
Packard twin touring. .$475
Many others to select from. We
have lots Of cars from $50 up.
Call Main 1000 or Main 2502 for
demonstration. We invite you to
look over our used cars. Just
visit to our used car depts. will
convince yoIi.-.@->
22D ST AND AVE. B
2112 AVE. C. SOUTH
Cruse-C Crawford Mfg. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

somewhat, but the railroads are them
selves chiefly responsible for their
heightened efficiency.
In the first place, old equipment has
been kept in better condition. The aver
age number of freight cars in bad order,
so-called, has declined steadily. The
1921 average was 30s,700. In 1922, the
figure was $500 followed by an aver
age Of 10000 in 1928. And for the first
nine months of 1924, the average has
bgeen about $4,000. In this second
place, railroads have been heavy buyers
of new equipment Glass one roads. for
instance, placed 120,727 new freight cars
in service this year up to October 1, a
decline of only 1900 cars from the cor
responding period Of 1928, although act
ual freight traffic had proven 4.3 per
cent smaller. And again, efficiency in
operation has been sought, with the re-
suit that the average carrying capacity
per freight car was increased ITO of q
ton from January 1 to September 1,
while the average tractive power per
locomotive was raised 542 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

ORDINANCE NJ. S4x-C
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE TEL
EPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
LINES, WIRES, GUY WIRES
AND POLES ALONG THE EAST
CURB LINE AND EXTENSION
THEREOF OF 22d STREET BE-
TWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND
FIRST AVENUE, SOUTH, FOR
MERLY AVENUE A, AND TO
LAY, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
LINES, WIRES AND CONDUITS
UNDERNEATH SAID STREET
BETWEEN SAID AVENUES.
Be it ordained by the Commission Of
the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as
follows:
Section One. Upon the payment to
the City of the sum of $3.50 and the ad-
ditional sum of ..............D dollars,
to cover the cost of publishing this or
dinance, and upon the lapse of thirty
days from the passage of this ordinance
and the completion of such publication,
the right, power and authority, subject
to the hereinafter conditions, are here
by granted the Southern Railway Com
pany, its successors, licensees, lessees
and assigns, to construct, operate and
maintain telephone and telegraph lines,
poles and guy wires along the east curb
line and extension thereof of 22d Street
between First Avenue and the Louisville
& Nashville freight depot as now To-
Gated, where the same crosses said 22d
Street in the City of Birmingham, and
to lay, operate and maintain telephone
and telegraph lines, wires and conduits
upon . and underneath said street be-
tween said points, the said telephone
and telegraph lines, wires and conduits
to connect the proposed new office
building of the Southern Railway Com
pany on the southeast corner of First
Avenue and 22d Street, and to be used
by the said Southern Railway Company
in carrying on it's business.
Section Two. This franchise and per-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03

cancellation or revocation, as provided
for in the next preceding section, tor
upon the termination of this franchise,
the said Southern Railway Company,
its successors or assigns, shall forth
with at its own expense remove all it's
poles and wires and other equipment
from said street, discontinue said serv-
ice, and, if required by said City, re-
move all its, equipment from under said
street and at its own expense restore
said street to its condition prior to
the use thereof by the said Southern
Railway Company.
Approved Oct. %, 1924.
d. e. McLENDON,
President of the Commission.
A true 2opy.
l.. e. GRAY,
City Clerk.
Age-Herald, Nov. 3, 10 and IL, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
HOTEL BENCOR HAS
PROSPEROUS YEAR

The Hotel Bencor, operating under
the management of Benjamin Coren-
blum is enjoying one of the most pros
porous seasons of its existence in Bir-
mingham,
The Bencor has an ideal location at
3O6 north Twentieth street, right in
the heart of busy Birmingham, and
patrons find this a particularly attrac-
tive reason for patronizing the establish
ment.
Manager Corenblum and his corps of
assistants make it a point to afford
every accommodation to guests of their
hotel. The service is excellent and
accommodations attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll or list prepared in &C
cordance with the law in such cases.
made and provided under an ordinance
entitled Improvement Ordinance No
365-D: An ordinance to provide for
certain improvements on End Avenue,
south, from the east property line of
gath Street, south, to the west prop
erty line of 25th Street, SOUTH adopt
ed June 8, 1924, and confirmed June
"a, 1924, by the Commission of the
City of Birmingham, has been delivered
to me and is open for inspection in
the office of the City Comptroller, the
person authorized to make collections
of assessments for improvements con-
structed under said ordinance, and
that the Commission of the City OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-03
ORDINANCE NO. 942.C

Age-Herald, November 8, 1924.