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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
BIBLE "BEsT SELLER"
And The Fact That There Is A De-
 mand Proves Best Reason

And The Fact That Tnefe AS "A OO-
 mand Proves Best Reason
 At the moment of writing I read Tn the newspapers that the presses whicn print the Bible cannot keep pace wltn the demand. How did this demand arise? Why do people buy and read this ancient book, when they can buy and read so much that IS newer iresh- CT. and, on the surface at least, more d;rectIv suited to their twentieth cen- tury needs? .I.4
 Of one thing we can be certain, that unless these books supplied something which the heart of Europe and Amerl- ca craves for it's sustenance, no such demand would continue. Nowehere else in history, to my knowledge, do we find a group of peoples, extremely diverse among themselves, appropriatlng whole literature not their own, which they had not partin producing, ana living on it as they never live on the most vital works of their own children.
 The phenomenon calls attention to it. self, and is perhaps it's own best ex- planation.
 Demand is always in proportion to the quality of the supply. That IS ali' There is no further mystery. It IS with the Bible as with everything else. Where there is that which meets need, those who feel the need will turn to it. No fictitious sentiment would keep the printing presses of the Bible working overtime. No pietistic or sec tarian or ecclesiastical indictment could, year in and year out, support a sale which possibly equals that of all the rest of the books in the world put together.
 Life does not work that way. Moth ing is continually and eagerly bought and paid for which is not worth It's price to the purchasers. Deception or over-estimation may rule for timei but it is discovered in the long run. If in the long run the demand for any article is greater than it ever was, we may depend upon it that there is value in that article which is not to be found elsewhere.
 There, then, is the basic reason for the Bibles authority; it's value. Make all the allowances you like for the un- read Bibles on the shelves of homes schools, and churches, and there still must remain a vast number of people in the world studying these books and finding in them truths essential to theil welfare.
 It is they who primarily give to this volume it's right to speak. It is they who have primarily given the Bible itf power ever since the days when the first of these spiritual classics was singled out as having q special quality Basil King, in Harper's Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

quarter-pint Of the most wonderful skin whitener, softener and beautifieT.
 Massage this sweetly fragrant lemon bleach into tho face, neck, arms and hands. It can not irritate. Famous stage beauties use 1t to bring that clear, youthful skin and rosy-white complexion; also as a freckle, sunburn and tan bleach. You must mix this re- markable lotion yourself. Et can not be bought ready to use because it acts bSsE 4Ewsd s&tsE, As iS prepared,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

woman mentioned is a real lady or not. Any one who deludes himself that fine feather and mimicking manners can take the place of what is bred in the bone will find hS is very much mis- taken.
 Fine women must be worthwhile girls. Worthwhile girls must be well directed children; well directed children must needs have well meaning parents, and well meaning parents must be made of good material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
KIMONOS FROM THE ORIENT THAT ARE DIFFERENT

Nothing quite takes the place of a Japanese kimono in the wardrobe of the average woman. A kimono is for. nal enough looking to be suitable when the negligee of silk and lace would be trifle too intimate. Some of the new kimonos are remarkably good looking and the silks used in them are very striking with large oriental motifs in clear colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
GREAT AMERICAN DISH
Mashed Potatoes And Gravy A Typical
 Food, Foreigner Observes

Food, Foreigner Observes
 'I Have repeatedly asked Americans what their national dish is, and the answers have usually been rather in- definite and contradictory. But, having had the privilege of travelling over the length and breadth of this land, I have independently reached the firm, un- shakable conclusion thst America's typ ical dish is, mashed potatoes and gravy.
 And have also noted that if you serve the average American potatoes that are not mashed, the chances are that he, conservative and law-abiding old soul that his, will proceed to mash them in his plate before consuming them."- Enrique Blanco in the Inter national Book Review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
VOILE FROCKS FOR THE YOUNG
 GIRL

Dresses for very young girls are made of sheer blue or pink voile and are embroidered in many colors with small flowers made of French knots and other simple stitches. Around the skirt the threads are drawn and threads of deeper color are substi- tutad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
F0LnINfa InRGNONs

For the woman who has to use lorg- nettes but does not care to have the average pair suspended about her neck, there is a fascinating pair made of white gold that fold up and can be slipped into a glove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17
TRY LEMON JUICE
 TO WHITEN SKIN

/ The only harmless { way to bleach the
 skin white iS to mix the juice of two lemons with three
 ounces of Orch a T d
 White, which any druggist will supply for q few cents, Shake well in 6 bottle, and you have a whole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

Fish outlets (from leftover fish) l, cream saucej French fried potatoes, peasy mayonnaiss of tomatoes end iced rice pudding with berries,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

Miss Frances Moffatt is spending the summer in Asheville, N. C., with friends and relatives.
  Miss Lorraine McGavock left yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

Misses Eleanor and Elizabeth Werner of Atlanta, Ga, are the charm ing visitors of their aunt, Mrs. J. B Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

Miss Ruby Fain of Wetumpka is g charming guest of Miss Francis Wood and is being delightfully."- entertained by friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-17

Miss Mary Virginia Brabson is on a summer camp at Mayland, Tenn. She is expected to return home soon.
Evening star., 1924-05-01
Announcing the
Winning Numbers
In the
Triumph Hose Contest

Every day this week--from i 4-numbered
distributed to those attending Cecil De Miles
mount Picture-"Triumpn"-a The Columbia Theater
numbers being drawn each day-enttng holders
of the bearing similar pair Triumph
Silk Hose FREE upon presentation the cards at
Mondays numbers 1881 4II2 4I64 4350 4sS7 400
Tuesdays numbers. 25I2 263I 2727 28I5 $40 29I7
Wednesday, numbers, 2974 1923 30So 5I95 3,64 1877
Winning numbers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
win be published n Sundays Star.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
GALLONS WILL CLAIM BOYS
 IF RETRIAL FAILS

Butler, Ia.-Two Georgia school boys. still in their teens, will meet death on the SallowS here soon nn- less they get new trial.
 The two youths, Willie Jones. IS. and his 19-year-old companion, Ger wis Bloodworth. have been convicted of the murder of Howard F. Under wood. medicine salesman, whose body was found on road near here few weeks ago.
 The boys were alleged to have con fessed to the crime, although they enteerd a plea or not guilty when ar raigned in court. Attorneys for the two boys centered their fight on the hope of life term "a ather than the death setnence. Pleading their ease they stressed the boys ages and as serted that they were "unthinkin@ youths, unduly influenced"
 Found Guilty
 The Jury. however, after deliber- ating four hours, returned verdict of guilty, without recommending to the mercy of the court. The judge assessed the supreme penalty and set the date for the hanging. Defense attorneys, however, immediately tl-
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
UNITED STAES COAST GUARD
 COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Fov Appointment of Cadets and Cadet Engineers, Commencing
 April 7th.. 1924.

This is an exceptional opportunity for young men of the right caliber to complete their education ct Gov srnment expense and to become Commissioned Officers in the United States Coast Guard. one of the mili- t..ry services of the United Ststes. fin which is offered service afloat and ashore.
 Cadets and Cadet engineers ave trained to become line officers and engineer ofscers. respectively. and 'he age limit for appointment ci Cadets Of the line arc IS to 24 years, and for appointment, of Cadet Engin- eers IS to a years. An applican. Who will have passed his twenty fourth birthday on or prior to date of appointment will be ineligible for appointment as Cadet of the line, and one who will have passed his twenty-third birthday on or prior to date of appointment will be ineligi- ble for appointment for Cadet En- gineer.
 Cadets and Cadet Engineers are trained and educated 'at the Coast Guard Academy at New London Conn, and each Summer are taken On an extended pra actice cruise.
 Cadets and Cadet Engineers re- ceive the same pay and allowances as Midshipmen in the Navy ($7s0 per annum and one ration per day)
 Upon graduation, after three years
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

o;, . E:c:!S.. fer {: Hcw trial. Hcar- uary IS.
 The trial drew 'hronSs of people from the surrounding countryside. IL was the most spectacular case conducted in this section for many years The boys school chums, gray haired fathers and mothers and busy farmers dropped their routine work and flocked into the little courtroom las the trial proceeded. Occupying the same seat at every session of the trial was Bloodworth's aged mother. Draped in a black
 costume and with a dark veil hang ing over her face. she would occas-
 ionally move her lips as if offering a
 silent prayer for her sons release. Every day since the boys were
 found guilty she has visited the lit- tie county jail. carrying a basket fill
 ed with fruit and other good things 10 eat, and with a message of love and hope to the boy who has been cut of from her.
 Youths Seized
 Just prior to the trial the two Iyouth4 were baptized into the Meth
 odist Church. The baptismal cere-
 monies were most spectacular. Sit
 ptl l. of n
 the inmates of prison. who for sev-
 eral days had been the prison asso-
 catps of the two young criminals: ou the other side of the altar sat the
 school chums of the two boys who had been their boyhood playmates: .and near the altar sat Mrs. Blood
 worth, whose face was wreathed in
 smiles for the first time since the crime was committed.
 We have put our trust in Cod Cervis Bloodworth told his mother
 a4 he attempted to quell one of her frequent weeping spells. "Neyel mind. mother God will help us
 now,7 he said.
 If the new trial is not granted and the two boys are forced to meet death on the gallows. it probably
 will mean the death sentence ol three instead of two. For Blood ! worth's little mother continues l. icry.
 , If my boy must go, I, too, mus go-life win not be worth livins . lth+n!"
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

at the Academy. a Cade. ss ccmmis- stoned an Ensign and a Cadet En- gineer is commissioned an Ensign
 (Engineering). Commissioned ofi- cers of the Coast Guard rank. with oficers of the Army, Navy and Mar inc Corps. and receive correspond ing pay and allowances. grade for grade.
 The mental examination for Ca dets and Cadet Engineers, which will
 follow the physical, will consume
 two or three days. Applicants for the cadetship of the required moral character who present satisfactory
 certificates that they have completed
 the equivalent of. four-year High
 School course and receive fourteen
 credits in subjects prescribed by
 headquarters will be required to l take written examination in the fol- lowing subjects only: Mathematics, tAlgebra or Geometry. History and English. Those who do not present 1 certificates showing that they have the equivalent of fourteen credits, as prescribed by headquarters, will be required to take an examination in the following subjects: Mathemat- ics, tAlgebra and Geometry1, His
 tory, English. Physics or Chemistry, or General Science. Latin, or German or French or Spanish, and General Information. A High School Gradu. ate should be able to pass the exam- ! nation either for cadet or cadet er- gineer. Those who have not attend | ed High School should if possible present certificates showing wha, 1 courses of study they have pursued
 and their extent.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
WHITE STRAW BERRIES

I've heard of Luther Burbank since first began to read; And. when talk of great men, I put him in the lead He gives us seedless oranges adn
 pums from lands afar. But I wish he'd lea.e the straw, or
 ries the color that they are. I know they'd still be sound and sweet if he could bleach them
 white,
 But they'd look just like potato-
 sprouts that grow away from
 light.
 Or grass beneath he fallen beams
 where houses used to stand. Or sckly blooms of Indian-pipe that
 blacken in your hand. Dim gray will do for shadows. anl
 white will do for snow. But reds the finest color for berry
 that I know. It's like the maple-buds in spring,
 the morning sky above, o: the blusLc> of pretty gir: tha,
 thinks sine is in love. [ wouldn't mind blue roses along cur
 orchard wall, Ard I'd want spineless cactus, if I
 raised the thing at all; But hope he'll leave the strawbsr-.
 ries the color that they are, Deep red. with little glints of gold. like splinters of star.
 Claribei Weeks Avery.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Applications 10 take cxamina.!Cac should be filed at once in order tha. each candidate may be advised wh.iher or not he will be requir. | to take the qualifying examination.
 A mark for general adaptibil!tr will be assigned to all candidates.
 The examination is strictly con- petitive and is open to all young men who possess the qualifications gov erning age. education and character.
 Examinations will be held at Dos ton. New London. New York. Phila- delph,a, Washington. Norfolk. Say snnah. Key West. Galveston. ,Buffa- 10. Detroit, Chicago. San Francisco and Seattle, should sufficient appli cants be designated at these cities to warrant holding such examination and such other places as may be des' ignated.
 Those candidates who pass the ex | animation and are tcndered appoint ments will be required to report tc the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy about three weeks after the completion of the examina ton and each will be required to de ] posit with that officer the sum o' $50, to be applied to the purchast { of uniforms and equipment.
 All candidates will be informed O their status as soon after the exam nation as practicable. For furthel particulars write to the Command | ant. [. s. Coast Guard, Washington 1 D. C.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Work on the White Pass dam &C., ross Lewes River d, q point about seven miles below the outlet of Marsh Lake is now in full swing, about fifty men being employed in the work. and an effort will be made 10 complete it this season. The dam is 364 feet long between the face of the abutments and will give stor- age of seven and one half feet in Marsh Lake. six feet at Tagish Lake and about five and half feet at Lake Bennett, and will be sufficient flow of water in the river at White horse from the first of May until the natural flow takes care of the navi- gation question.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
Harding Memorial Association

The Honorable Judge G. J. Lomen as chairman of the National Assocj- ation for the Second Division has ap- pointed committee to arrange for and receive subscriptions of which Mir A. Polet is Secretary.
 All contributions purely voluntary. No solicitations will be made of anyone. It was felt by the Associa- tion that there were many Ameri- cans who would like 10 feel that they had an opportunity of tangibly showing their respect to our late President and appreciation of his memory by contributing to such Memorial. so this method was taken of permitting them to do SO Con- tributions can be made to MT. Polet who will transmit the names of all donors so that certificates of mem- bership in the Association can be mailed to them.
 The Harding Memorial Association is incorporated under the laws of Ohio. The incorporators are twenty six in number. and at the present time constitute the Association.
 The Association was incorporated for the purpose of erecting mem orial to Warren Gamaliel Harding, Twenty-ninth President of the Unit ed States.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

The new motion picture company recently organized at Fairbanks by Norman Dwan. the well known pro- ducer. under the name of Norman Dwan Alaska Production Company, elected the following officers at re- cent meeting: T. A. Marquam, presi- dent: F. II. Mack. vice-pr-sident: John II. Kelley. secretary; Tom Youie. treasurer: Norman Dwan, di- rector general.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
K. GRIMM,
 City Clerk

The letters of incorporation give authority to:
 tA) Erect and maintain in per petuity, at Marion, Ohio, a mauso- leum wherein to place the remains of the late President Harding and of Florence Kling Harding, his widow. when she shall have passed away; and hold it in perpetuity, by deed. gift or purchase the necessary real estate on which 10 lay out roads, ways. places and parks for ts proper improvement and Identification;
 (B) Acquire the home of the late Warren Gamaliel Harding, on Mt. Vernon Avenue. in the city of Mar ion, Ohio. and such other property as is deemed necessary for conver- sion into a shrine wherein all per sonal effects. books, speeches, me mentos and belongings of the late President of the United States may be preserved in affectionate memory and understanding, and to which all people may go for inspiration;
 co Endow Warrcn Gamaliel Harding Char of Diplomacy and Functions of Government in conncc- tion with some existing University;
 (D) Hold property, real and per sonal. for the purpose of perpetual ing said places mentioned above
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

The farmers of the Matanuska Valley met at the U. s. Agricultural Experiment Station at Matanuska. recently and organized an Agricul- tural Associa ton A committee was appointed to wait on the railway off cials and ask for rates that will en- able the farmers to ship milk and cream to the markets.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Senator E. F.. Chamberlain, cf gently at his home. by fall. Mir. Chamberlain started for town for treatment and tainted on the way. He was found by a lasserby and Dr. Baughman was called and found the injured man had dislocated his shoulder and was badly bruised.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

On all shipments of Tanana Valley flour made to Anchorage before Jan 1st., Colonel Landis, Manager of the Alaska Railroad, made a special rate of $1 per ton, for the purpose of en- abling the Tanana producers to lD- troduce the flour in Anchorage. The regular freight rate is $14 per ton.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Preparations are being made at the Government experimental sta ton to distribute seeds over the Ter. ritory where requests are made. ac- cording to M. D. Snodgrass, who is tt mporarily in charge of the station.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given. that the Poll RONks arr now open in City t'I~rk's Office, for the Registration of all legally qualified voters of the Cit, of Nome. for the Municipal and Scin.Ul Board Election to m held Apti1 1st., 192l.
 K. GRIMM,
 (,ty CIcrk
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

J. P. Hanson has been elected sec
 retary of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, to fill the unexpired term of A. F.. Fucker, who has left on a trip to San Francisco.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

C. w. Purinton, former AlaskGn mining engineer. was killed in Yallo- hama during the earthquake, with his two children, but Mrs. Purinton escaped.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Lieutenant Commander A F. Pat terson. chief engineer officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Unalga, has been transferred to the Manning at Norfolk and will be succeeded by Lieutenant Commander Lucien Kerr
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Herds of migrating caribou were crossing the Richardson trail as far South as Poplar Grove, eighty seven miles from Chitna recently, accord ing to advices received from that point.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Y is not expected that :Ec-o will he many requests for grain seeds. as there was plenty of seed after the harvest of the full grain crops last Summer.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Two additional boats for the AL planned by the Canadian Pacific, ac- cording 10 report in the Prince Ru- pert News
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

deer weighing 173 pounds. dressed, was recently killed by Joe krause of ketchikan. It is the big gest deer killed in that section rljis season.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01
ALASKA
 NEwSY ITEMS

The first snow of the season in JIavscn fel' during the tc"iy mory ing hours of September 2s.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

September rainfall al Juneau was heavier than any month since ,90S, according to Observer Mize, with six teen inches for the month.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Albert Peterson. 32. and Tom Benson, 39, were killed by rock slide that caught their tent at Ford Arm. near Chichagof, Southeastern Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Work on the erection of the new 50.000 gallon water tank for the city of Petersburg was expected to hcgln recently.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

A Musical Comedy. The Beau:y
 Shop. including cast of fifty people
 was put on at Ketchikan recently by the ketchikan Elks.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

The Dominion Governments new radio telegraph station al Mayo is now in operation.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

"The Rule of Ala ska, is the name Charles Bender of the L. S. Navy. and dedicated to Governor Bon4 of Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

The Salt Chuck Mine al the head of kasaan Bay, near ketchikan, eX- poets to have the mill building re- modelled and the bunk houses com pleted soon.
The Nome nugget., 1924-03-01

Hyder Igloo No. 20, Pioneers o Alaska. is preparing to naugurate : membership campaign to be carried on during the winter.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
SOCIAL HYGIENE TALK
AT CHURCH SCHEDULED
Mrs. Neville-Rolfe of London Is
Leader of Work in English
Cities

Mrs. Give Neville-Rolfe of London
will speak at the First Congrega-
ticnal Church Wednesday evening al
the American Social Hygiene Associa-
tion and the Social Hygiene Society
of the District of Colum oia.
Mrs. Rolfe is the daughter of Sir
| Cecil Rurney, admiral of the British
| feet, who was second in command at
| Jutland. and sister of Commander
Burney, the inventor Of the paravene
that destroyed the mine field danger
and largely affected the submarine.
Mrs Rolfc is the general secretary
CT the British National Council for
Comba ting Venereal Diseases and is
| the guest of the American Social
Hygiene Association. She will visit
the principal cities of the >United
States and Canada in the interests of
social hygiene and Will participate
at the American Social Hygiene Con-
ference to be held in Cincinnati No
vember 19 to -.
Mrs. Rolfe founded the Eugenics
Education Society and with the as
Sistance of Or. Douglas White estab-
liShed the British council. She had
the distinction of serving on the
COMMISSION sent ny tne BfltlSn gov
ernment 20 the Far Eastern ports
Shanghai Hongkong, Singapore and
Colombc--to investigate social hy-
eiene conditions.
Mrs. Neville Rolfe is an excellent
speaker, and those who hear her will
hear an Interesting lecture, the sub
ject matter OF which is importan. to-
civilization.
The lecture is free, and the public
has been invited.