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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11

Congress has started work on the
appropriation bslls authorizing AK.
penditnres AMI providing funds for
he various departments 10 keep the
vast government machine running for
the haxi nseal yeas. As the bills come
from The budget bureau. they provide
In the aggregate for appropriation
81 nearly 0oO.000.ooo. Members Of
congress aFs hoping they can trim
thes< estimates peresptibly without
seriously affecting the efficiency OF
The Federal bureaus and commissions.
The senior circuit Judges Of the
country. with Chief Justice Taft Join
me, and the opinion Of federal die
tftes judges reflected in their posi
uen. have thrown their support be.
hind Tho movement for transfer
eesiiiy Of the prohibition unit from
the treasury department to the De
pertinent o. jastleee.
Alice n. Jones Rhlnelander a de
fendAni IN suit brought By her hus
hansi. Leonard Kip Rhiuelaneisr.
member - one 81 New York's oldest
ard seasshlest families. for the an
naimenf u their marriage. The ae
ton = based on the contention that
The wife frasdaleniiy represented her
felf g be white ard denied she had
any neTro blood
TIE Boulder dam bln. whleh 1.
% - taken np again next week b.
thr heass tpmmigfee "a irr.ratlas
NIL not pass congress during Tie
short ssssion 4 Representative n. q
issihsrNoad can prevent L. Thel
uish congressman. who esso.e.l The
'nqussiss - this bill during the hear
inks lsst session. showed wherein that
tm nasght operate 70 impMlr the !
rights ef usah and ether states o. the Z
spfs~f Colorado river hssin. returned 4
~ Washington sisterminrd 70 carry 1
u from The poiss where he len OF q
sher ihis lsslslsiien was sidssraeked p
asst June g
Korssz. pro,aoter % fake oil
ebs~es In which relatives and "
Fissads Invested $1,000. 600. brought "
arb 70 Chicago recently from Hall II
"a. n s, 70 face his victims. wants %
q yst i oyer with a. soon as pos ~
bic, ard Was sentenced.
Fifteen persons we're injured In a Y
urm which hpffrtsd tho steamship De
ssintnap throughout most Of her be-
USAGE across the Atlantic. II was 70
wrpesf when the big liner arrived ms
IN Southampton twenty four hours xiv
srtps due
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11

During the last session of the con-
gress legislation was introduced look
ing to the payment OF the remaining
claims generally referred to as the
French spollation claims.
The United States ought 20 pay its
debts. | recommend action by the
congress which Will permit OF the pay
ment OF these remaining claims.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11

WIN ctdbS anu
the itching was
SO severe l had to
keep stockings on
her hands to keep
her from scratch
ing. / had to be
up at night as it
bothered her so
she sleep.
Two doctors, one
of them a skin
specialist, told me
she had eczema.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11
First American Oil Wen

The first oil wen 70 America Is sais
to have been discovered on a small
mountain farm in Wayne county, Ky
- the year lSo9.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11
Fire Net Acrobot's Idea

The life net now used by fire de-
partments was the invention of an
acrobat following the death of his
brother in fall while performing.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11
Baby Tortured Day
and Night by Eczema
Resinol Stopped Itching and
Healed Sick Skin

Brooklyn, N. Y, May 1917
thought it might interest you to
know how much Resinol has done
for my baby. Her face was covered
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-11

During the last session OF the con-
gress legislation was introduced look
ing to the payment OF the remaining
claims generally referred to as the
French spollation claims.
The United States ought 20 pay its
debts. | recommend action by the
congress which viii permit OF the pay
ment OF these remaining claims.
Wage Garner Aided.
Two very important policies have
been adopted by this country which,
while extending their benefits also In
other directions, have been OF the
utmost Importance 10 the wage earn
ers One OF these Is the protective
tariff. The other Is a policy OF more
recent origin and seeks to shield our
wage earners from the disastrous COM
petition OF great influx Of foreign
peoples.
This has been done by the restrlc-
tive immigration law. This saves the
American job for the American work
men.
The merit system has long been rec
ognized as the correct basis for en-
ployment In our civil service. be-
lieve that first. second and thlrd-class
postmasters. and without covering in
the present membership the field force
OF prohibition enforcement should be
brought within the classified service
by statute law.
One way TO save public money would
be to pass the pending bill for the re-
organization Of the various depart
ments.
Army and Navy.
Little has developed In relation TO
our national defense which needs spe-
cial attention. Progress is constantly
being made in air navigation and re-
quires encouragement and develop
ment.
Under the limitation OF ornaments
treaty large saving In outlay and
considerable decrease In mainte-
nance OF the navy has been accom-
)llshed
We should maintain the policy OF
working toward the fun
reaty strength OF the navy. $
A special commission also Is lnves- /
igating the problem Of petroleum on =
or the navy. /
believe thoroughly In the army and |
'avy. In adequate defense and pren-
ration. But | am opposed 10 any e
olicy OF competition In building ana L
land or sea ornaments.
says Veterans Deserve Best.
with the authorization for general :
capitalization Of the veterans OF all n
AIRS provided during the present year, n
he care and treatment OF those who p
ave served their country Ia time OF q
ertl aud the attitude 81 the govern. OF
ent toward them Is not now 50 much n
Ne 81 needed legislation as one az n
'reful generous and humane admin. I
tratlon.
Through It's officers the Legion viii y,
'esent 10 the congress numerous sne.
stions Tor legislation. :.
America has been one Of the FORE =,
'st nations IN advocating tribunals :,
the settlement of international us.
ties % a lustlhable character. NJ
About Si2.ooooooooo Is ,lue 10 ma, Va
vernment from abroad.
This represents the funding 81 over
per cent OF the debt since the crea.
q Of the special foreign debt com
sSion
Ns the life % this commission Is Wh
'ns TO expire. It's Nrm should be up'
ended III
am opposed to the cancellation OF the
81 debts. as
want the people % all the earth thS
see m the American flag the symbol
2 government which Intends no op-
ssion AZ home and no aggression I
"ad. which In the spirit OF a com to
brotherhood provides assistance mo,
line OF distress 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
VISIT OF MRS. NICE IN MOBILE NOTED

Mrs. Richard Inge of Birmingham, who has been the guest of relatives in Mobile, has returned to her home. While in Mobile she was the recipient ofsa number of social cOurtesies. The following comment accompanied by a picture of Mrs. lnge, appeared in the Mobile Register Sunday:
 Mrs. Richard Inge and lovely little daughter, who is little Valentine maid as she will be one year old next month. returned to their home in Bir- mingham last Saturday, after having visited both grandmothers, Mrs. J. B. Shade up at Toinette, and Mrs. Harry T. Inge of Mobile, little Isabel Louise Inge having been named for both of her grandmothers. Mrs. lnge who was Cecile Slade, the second daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Slade, spent the holidays up at the old homestead, the Shades having very fine hunting preserves at Mcintosh, where sportsmen like the Inges enjoy going up for a hunt in season. She is one of four attractive sisters, and her Fisit with her little 11-mOnths' old daughter was of far more importance to the Slade family than the visit of Santa Claus.> Then coming down here to see her Grandmother Inge, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
Tea Given By Mrs.
 Ramsey

One of the loveiest teas of the pas week was given by Mrs. J. E. Ramst < at her home on Miner heights, hopor- ing the members of the Wesley Bible class of the First Methodist church.
 The home was attractive in bright spring flowers. Receiving with the hostess were Mrs Donald Conner, Mrx. w A. Curry. Mrs. R. B. Watts, Mrs. E. L. Clark and Mrs. F. H. Thur man. &
 Al a beautiful appointed table banked with spring flowers. Mrs- Donald Drennen and Mrs. J. B. Hnl presided at the coffee and tea urnss Others assisting in the dining room were Mrs. Frank Ridout, Mrs. Allison Bell, Mrs. Harry Martin, Mrs. Robert Ketcham. Mrs. R. s. Lester. Mrs William McGowan, and Mrs. Cecil FOrker.
 delightful musical program was given during the hour and 80 guests called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
Social Calendar,
The Writers. club will meet today at 3. D. m at the Hillman hotel.

The Writers. club will meet today at 3. D. m. at the Hillman hotel.
 There will be call meeting of the executive board of the League of Wom- en Voters at the Hillman hotel at league headquarters at 10 80 a. m.
 Eleanor Hord club is meeting. Tues day afternoon with Mrs. E. NJ. New some, 1215 Beech street.
 The Psychology club will meet Tues day morning at II o'clock iat the home of Mrs. Richard Massey on Beech street. Mrs. G. ". Bridges acting as hostess.
 Band No. of Twenty-seyenth Street Baptist church will present a mock trial Friday evening, February 8, at 8 o'clock, in the auditorium of the Lake view school, with Judge 'Abernethy presiding.
 Wesley class of the First Methodist church of Woodlawn will serve an oyster supper at the home of Mrs. Rob- ert Echols Friday evening for the bene- fit of the new Sunday school building fund. The public is cordially invited.
 A called meeting of the Junior league will be held at the Independent Presbyterian church Wednesday morn- ing at 10 80 o'clock.
 
 Any former member of the yolun- teers Relief association, who is inter- ested in deciding about the Volunteer Relief association memorial at the Childrens hospital, will please attend the meeting at the Independent Presby- terian church Tuesday morning at 10 80 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
Attractive Girls At s. A. E.
 House Party

There are always a few things in the life of subdebs and debutantes that they treasure as fond memories. Among. these are the dances they attend at the universities and colleges.
 The midterm dances at the Univer- sity of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, is the mecca for attractive subdebs and debu antes from all parts of the south. This year the dances were held on January 24, 25 and 26, and they were no excep- ton in having a. couterie of charming girls to attend.
 The members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity were hosts during the dances at a delightful house party at the fraternity house on University avenue in Tuscaloosa, having girls from several southern states as their guests.
 Each evening midnight buffet sup pers were served after the dances. The fraternity house was decorated for these occasions in the s. A. B. colors of purple and gold, the table, being cen tered with an attractive arrangement of purple and gold sweet peas with gold tapers burning in crystal holders.
 Mrs: J. J. Shannon of Birmingham, whose son. Jack shannon. is member of this fraternity. and Mrs. F. G. Ar mold. also of Birmingham, were the chaperones.
 Enjoying this delightful hospitality were Miss Margaret Oliver, Miss Jean Arnold. Miss Mary Schroder. Miss Florence Lyle. all of Birmingham; Miss Caroline Lowe. of Mississippi; Miss Emmett Taber. Miss Julia Anderson, Miss Margaret Wood, Miss Julia Pitts, Miss Ellen Pitts, Miss Mary Rushton, Miss Kitty Cronmelier, Miss Katherine Thorington, Miss Alice Taylor, Miss Ruth Duncan. Miss Lucy Joseph, all of Montgomery Miss Zoie Nelson of Meridian. Miss: Miss Elizabeth Bin ford of Memphis, Tenn, Miss lone Mckenzie of Montezuma, Ga.; Miss Virginia Wynne of Holly Springs, Miss: Miss Eleanor Mccormack of Mississippi; Miss Ada Coleman and Miss Lois Randolph, both of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
DEBUTANTE'S OBLIGATION
By MRS. LYDIG HOYT

women for the day. Since my day there I felt nothing but the greatest sympathy and patience with all sales women, no matter how cross they may be. know now what they go through !!
 Naturally, there are many debu- tantes who undertake much more ard uous and less amusing work-less amusing, that is, if done from sense of duty and not from interest. There are innumerable sides of social work for the debutante if she really wants to work and shea can get in touch with most of them through the Junior league or some such organization.
 Pesonally, I do~ not approve of a very young girl doing social visiting. In the first place, I do not think that any girl of IS or 20 can possibly have the savoir faire or the knowledge of human beings which make her quail flied to undertake this sort of work. As matter of fact, in the one or two charities with which I have been connected, I have noticed that almost the only valuable social visitors have been women who have made a real study of the correct method of visit ing and helping people in their homes. Another reason which makes it seem not correct line of work for a young girl is that she would have to visit all sorts of places, and might very easily run into unpleasant experiences.
 She can be extremely valuable. however. in the clerical side of any social work. Also, she can undertake classes of all kinds for children, etc. The latter form of charitable work seems to me an extremely wise one for the girl to undertake. There are many children who may have talent for music, or dancing, or drawing who are not able to afford lessons. The girl who is willing to give up some of her time and who is qualified to in struct in these things, may be giving a helping hand to real talent. Though there eare moments when it may be tiring, as all teaching is; there are also many moments when it is a fascinating work. The kindergarten is another sort of class in which I think girl could have fun herself, in addition to helping the children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
Graduating Class Entertained,At
 Banquet

Cllman school Parent-Teacher asso- citation entertained the midterm gradu- ating class at the school on Thursday . evening, January PA, with an elaborate and tasty banquet and attendant social and literary features.
 The color scheme of black and vel low, the colors of the class, was fully carried out in all decorations. French baskets filled with jonquils and aspara- gus ferns graced the tables and place cards and favors were flower shaped
 Southern smilax formed an appro- priate and attractive background. The program was prepared by the class.
 Miss Pauline BattertOn, president; addressed the parents and teachers in a tactful and pleasing manner.
 Mildred Silverfield, poetess of the class, gave a recitation.
 Alyne Batty, class prophecies, told what is coming whether it comes or not.
 Charles Hinkel read and delivered the last will and testament of the class.
 Leon Weinstein, class historian, read the history of the class. which he had previously properly censored.
 Mildred Silverfield, vocalist of the class, sang lovely song rendered with expression and feeling.
 Ruth Snyder entertained with two highly appreciated piano selections.
 Miss Leona Roe and Jack Picketts broke wishbone and surprised Princi- pal Underwood and his corps of teach CTS with wishes for happiness and pros- perity.
 Much credit is due Mrs. Holmes, president of the association Mrs. c. F. Wheelock, chairman, and their as- sistants, Mrs. McCarty, Mrs. w. G. Prince, Mrs. T. J. Roe, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Stanfield, for the rounded success of tie banquet.
 The speakers, Dr. Meacham and Pro lessor Underwood, made appropriate and appreciated addresses.
 The>-names Spf the graduting pupils are Francis Wheelock, Louise Brunson, Mary Hall, Elsie Fain, Julia White. i. Edward Buddy, Ruth Kennedy, Robert sMcCartx, Joseph Toucano, Leo Coyle, Herman Forbesy -Rosalie Locassio, Ruby Lynn, Mary Elizabeth Brown, Robert Hall, Sadie Belle Watson, Min nie Mickwee, Ethel Ashmore, Angus tine Gum, Florabelle Robertson, Lee Cotton, Bessie IBlousman, Salem Be doni, Joseph Lusco, Kathleen Prince, Howard Durrah, Laura Mae Mooney, Dorothy Scott, Hazel Hall, Virginia Worrall, Ruth Snyder, Jack Pickett, Leon Weinstein, Mildred Greenberg, Charles Hinkel, Alyne Batty, Mildred Silverfeld, Leona Roe and Pauline Batterton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

Dear Dorothy Dix-I have been keeping company lately with young Chinese man whom I met at college. He is very wealthy, and has all kinds of cars and 1 have always had good time with him. We are not engaged. In fact, he has not asked me to marry him. but my mother objects to him on account of his nationality.
 I would like your advice on this mat ter. ALISON.
 Answer-My dear Alison. have been much in China. and I am great admirer of the Chinese nation. I have never met more brilliant. cultivated. fascinating gentlemen anywhere than l have in Peking and Shanghai But least is east, and west is west. and never the twain shall meet" matrimO nially speaking, and cannot conceive of any fate more terrible for an Amer ican girl than to marry any Oriental. This is entirely without reference to the man himself. or his wealth, or his social status.
 If you marry a. Chinese man. you will become by law, a Chinese woman. subject to the laws and traditions that bind Chinese women. A Chinaman's | first wife is picked out for him by his parents. and it is. not likely that a wealthy and aristocratic Chinaman's s father and mother would select for eigner for that exalted position. so you would probably start out as secon- dary wife. or concubine. At any rate, your husband would have many wives, and if you failed to have sons, your position would be most unenviable one.
 You are used to going about. to h>v- ing a good time, to all sorts of amuse- ments. The life of Chinese women is, from our standpoint, one of incredible dullness. They live shut up in the women's quarters with absolutely noth- ing to do but gossip-and> how would you even gossip in language that you probably never would be able to mas ter? And you would have precious lit. tie other society. for there is small in. tercourse between the foreigners and Chinese in China.
 And worst of all, my dear, the Chi nese mans mental attitude toward women is entirely different to that of the American man, and he can no more I change that than he can change his skin. For untold centuries the Chinese have looked down on women as inferior beings. Women have been their slaves and their playthings, of no more value than the meanest animal. No veneer of education and culture can change this, and it would be practically i'm possible for a Chinaman to give to his wife the tenderness and consideration and the deference that an American woman demands of her husband, anG without which life is cinders and ashes and dust to her
 International marriages are rarely happy. Those between Qrientals ant 0ccidentals always being misery or the woman. DOROTHY DIX.
 Dear Miss Dix: I am young mar just in my twenties have a very kint uncle who offers to finance me if wish to get university education which would take from four to eigh years. depending on the course. ' If I became highly educated woult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

Among the charity fairs I have visited, I recall one given this au- tumn near Tarrytown- on the Hudson. At this fair was held very amusing stunt which netted good deal of money. It is really worth telling about, for I think it could be made prac- tical in almost any county fair"
 Over a. pool of water was stretched board, on which someone sat. In the board was a small hole with which a spring was connected. At the other end of the enclosure, people bought balls which they threw from a certain designated distance at the hole. If the ball went into the hole, it released the spring, which threw the person sitting on the board into the water. Needless to say, it took quite an expert to get the ball in the hole, and these efforts caused a great deal of amusement to the bystanders. The person who sat on the hoard was provided with a non- sinkable suit.
 The stunt brought in quite little money owing to the fact that people became so irritated when they could not get the balls in the hole, that they usually bought many more balls than they had originally planned. The night l went they made a great deal of money, owing to the fact that my com panion, Elsie Janis, the we'll known ac- tress, was dared ot sit on the board She consented to do so, provided peo- pie paid $5 instead of the original 25 cents for each ball. Business boomed, as you can imagine. The fair took in a young fortune before Miss Janis was ''ducked."
 Another form of charity in which debutantes take part rather a recent development for them-is the rummage sale This is unquestionably a very strenuous and tiring work, but is a splendid means of gaining money for charity, and at the same time enabling many people to buy quite good clothes for a small amount of money.
 I remember rather original method that was adopted one year for raising money for charity. The charity was presented with the entire hat depart ment at large department store, and society women and girls were the sales-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
FROM THE WISE

True contentment depends not upon what we have; tub was large enough for Diogenes, but a world was too small for Alexander.-Colto
 When you are speaking about a woman, think of your mother, your sister, your sweetheart. and you will say nothing bad about her.-Freneh proverb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
ATTRACTIVE LUNCHEON AT SOUTHERN CLUB

One of the most attractive events of the week will be. luncheon to be given. today at the Southern club by the Alabama Power company, in honor of the wives of the delegates to the National Electric Light association which is convening in Birmingham this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
DOROTHY DIX.
MISS JEFFERSON TO GIVE NAH LONG PARTY

One of the most delightful hospital ities of the day will be party this afternoon at the Southern club when Miss Virginia Jefferson will entertain with three tables of Nah Jong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
MRS. DEBARDELEBEN TO BE HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. c. F. DeBardeleben will be hostess today when she is entertain ing with a luncheon at the Country club, omplimenting Mrs. Robert Jem- ison, Jr.. and Mrs. Crawford John son. who are leaving soon for a Mediterranean cruise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
CROW.TRAWICK ENGAGEMENT FORMALLY ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. D. G. Trawick an- nounce the engagement of their daugh' ter, Evelyn, to MT. James Madison Crow. the wedding to take place on February 12. 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
MRS. FORBES TO ENTERTAIN AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. w. c. Forbes will be among the hostesses of the day when she is entertaining with a luncheon at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

made much over her, and Yer mothers many friepds, she had such fine time for baby that her mother hastened her away before she could be spoiled by so much attention, she coming in for some herself from .her friends like Mrs
 Russell English and Mrs. Marvin Sproles, who entertained her at bridge and other pleasant attentions from May Owen. Marion Mountain and other friends. who were powerless, however, with all their entertaining to keep her any -longsr from her husband and. her home in the Magic City, after her ticket was bought and her heart set on going back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
MRS. SMITH HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON MONDAY

Mrs A. G. Smith was hostess Mon day when she entertained F guests at luncheon at the country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
MRS. WEBSTER IGNORED IN MOBILE PARTIES

Mrs. W. S. Webster of Birming- ham, who came to Mobile the first of the week to attend the wedding of Miss Belle Gilbert and Mir. Ed Rob- erts on Tuesday evening, returned to her home on Friday.
 On Wednesday Mrs. Mark Lyons had a few of Mrs. Webster's old friends to spend the afternoon with Der, and on Thursday afternoon Mrs. J. J. Paterson entertained for her in the same way.4Mobile Register.