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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
|CONDLON CALLS. MARKET DECLINE.
 BREATHING SPELL
Individual Stocks Rise In Spite Of Big Profit
 Taking
By EDWARD J. CONDLoN

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Traders who have viewed the feverish advance Tn stocks in the post-election market with some apprehension because Of the scant attention to the readjustment of the markets technical position, determined to force the issue in the mid-week mar ket, with the net result that declines averaging one to five points proft in the hand being worth 20 on the black board.
 But, considering the fact that prices ascended to new highs on the movement before the season of profit taking set in late fin the day, the net declines on Wednesday might be described more as a pause for breath rather than faint heartedness. A number of individual issues continued to climb in the face of the heavy realizing.
 A two-point decline in St. Louis and San Francisco common presaged the re- suit of the meeting after the close of the market. The question of dividends on the common stock were discussed, ac- cording to Chairman Brown. but action was deferred until the directors meeting two weeks hence.
 Interest High
 The interest in this particular road ran high for the reason that it is fair example of the type of carrier, which, in anticipation of early consultations, cAPcCt5 tO TcCciNc ihoAS A1NOA0DAS SNA sideration if placed on a dividend ba- sis. Another carrier of this type Is Wabash.
 Another rather interesting bit of news came after the close of the stock mar ket. The Federal Reserve bank at its regular weekly meeting made no change in the rediscount rate. In fact, few looked for any upward revision Of the rate at this time. Until member banks come to the regional institution for large sums, 1t Is hardly likely that the federal reserve officials here will see fit to increase the rate arbitrarily. Ger tainly, the last statement of the bank indicated little demand for funds from member banks in this district.
 Comm odities Irregular
 The commodity markets were irregu- lar, cotton selling off on local liquida- tion and southern hedge selling, while wheat and corn gained and oats and rye closed lower for the day. Not little bullish enthusiasm has been worked up in the corn pit over the husking re- turns, which are filled with reports of poor grading.
 Foreign exchange offered few features of interest. The principal European rates showed minor changes in both di- rections. In some quarters, par for sterling is being talked, but until Brit ish prices are more nearly on parity with American levels, the last few cents to par for sterling will take longer to obtain than gains made since the pound was selling below four dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

A CTIvITY in the building industry, "A considered by so many students of
 fundamental business conditions as being one of the main supports of such prosperity as the country has enjoyed since the last depression, continues to lend its bolstering assistance. Build ing activity is thus credited because when many important departments of business were sluggish or at low ebb, construction surged upword to new levels for all time. Such an unpre- cendented surge by an industry so ramified in it's influence on other lines of activity naturally boosted the general level of prosperity much above what 1t would have been had this stimulant been absent The cause for this par ticular industry's wide departure from the tempo in other lines was, of course, the accumulation of demand resulting from the period when the country's productive energy was concentrated on winning the war and when prices were prohibitively high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the Com mission of the City of Birmingham as provided in Section 2225 of the Code of Alabama, that it is their intention to redeem City Public Improvement Bonds Numbers l and 2 of Series 46-D; Bond No. 2 of Series 52-D Bonds Nos. 4, 5 and 6 of Series 55-D; Bonds Nos. 8 to 12, both inclusive, of Series 75-D i; Bonds Nos. and 5 of Series SAD i; Bond No. of Series 85-D Bonds Nos. 4, and of Series 8S-D; Bonds Nos. and ? of Series 91-D; Bond No. of Series 99-D; Bond No. 2 of Series 1O0-D; Bonds Nos. 3 and 4 of Series 1O1-D; Bond No. 1 of Series 109-D and Bond No. of Series 118-D, at the De- cember 1, 1924, Interest Period, by pay ing off the same at the Hanover Ma tional Bank in New York City and by paying as bonus to the holders thereof a sum equal to one-half of the annual interest thereon for one year.
 By order of the Commission of the City of Birmingham at it's meeting of
 L. E. GRAY,
 e z City Clerk Age Herald, Nov. 13-2O-27 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
STOCK LETTERS

NEW YORK, Nov. 1e.-Trading in the stock market continued on a large scale today, turnover approximat!ng g. 400, 900 shares, with many railroad is- sues moving into new high ground. mo- tably among which were Missouri Pa cific, Rock Island and Texas Pacific. Frisco common also made a new high, but eased off on profit taking. The oils were comparatively weak and lack ed support on the dips. The strength in Rock Island was attributed to an unconfirmed report that the Southern Pacific is understood to have sounded out the Rock Island directors on a proposition to lease the road on 4 per cent guaranty on common, but that the Rock Island officials think this is not enough. The exceptional funda- mental soundness of the rail situation as a whole gives assurance that this for ward movement will go considerably further, with the rails retaining their market leadership.-Steiner, Rouse & Stroock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
CAMaMoo< AsxecHIfs -6esy,v

For the ten months of 1924 ending October 31, building contracts for the country as a whole, according to F. w. Dodge Corporation, had reached $3. 775. .O93, ,500, which Is 10 per cent over the figures for the corresponding months of 1928. Contracts awarded in 36 states amounted to S410,0 800. This was an increase of 19 per cent over September and IA per cent over October a year ago. In comenting on the high record reached last month, the above author ity expressed thu opinion that 1t was a good indication that building ac- tivity will continue inin the winter months at very good rate.
 The New York and New Jersey dis trict registers the greatest increase over year ago. Construction in that dis trict has, to date, been nearly per cent greater than the whole total for 1928. In the Middle Atlantic states, suf- ficient construction was started to ex- ceed the total for the entire year of 1923 by 1 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORs

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until ten o'clock, A. M, Tuesday, November 25, 1924, for the construction of certain grad ing, macadamizing, sidewalks and combined curb and gutter paving, un- der Improvement Ordinance No. 42O-D. Also for certain sanitary sewers, un- der Improvement Ordinance Nos. 419-D and 415-D. Also for certain grading. sidewalks, combined curb and gutter, concrete gutter, asphaltic concrete, and brick track paving, under Improve ment Ordinance No. 418-D. Also for certain asphaltic concretes and brick track paving, under Improvement Ordinance No. 416-D. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
 A. J. HAWKINS,
 City Engineer. Age Herald, Nov. 20. 21. 22. 1924.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
JUDGE SPEEDS UP
 CITY APPEAL CASES
Cuts Time For Examinations
 And Attorney Arguments

Judge Fleetwood Rice, of Tuscaloosa, sitting in the criminal division of the Jefferson county circuit court this week, hearing city-appeal cases, has ordered several cases, Wednesday morning where the defendants failed to appear, Judge Rice ordered forfeiture of bond and directed that officers be sent to bring the defendants into court.
 Judge Rice is hearing the docket, consisting mostly of traffic and liquor violations. appealed from the city courts. at a rate of nearly 30 day. To do this, he has ordered that there be no long examinations of witnesses or arguments by attorneys,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MARKETS AT A GLANCE

NE WYORK.-Stocks irregular; rails lead more than 90 issues to 1924 highs Bonds firm; speculative rails moder- ately higher; Liberties rally Foreign exchanges steady; sterling and francs little changed. Cotton lower; Quieter cotton goods market. Sugar easier; Flu. ropean selling. Coffee firm; higher Bra gillian markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
MnNEX MARK EFT

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Call money firmer; high, 21a per cent; low, 26; rul- ing rate, 2h; closing bid, 21s; offered at 2%; last loan, 2h; call loans against acceptances, 2A. Time loans easier mixed collateral, 6o-9o days, 3@3A; 4-6 months, 3h@3%; prime commercial paper. 3X03h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
IOCAL DATA
WINDS

Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate to fresh west and northwest and weather fair Thursday.
 Hatteras to Florida Straits: Moderate northeast and weather fair Thursday.
 East Gulf: Moderate northeast an weather fair Thursday.
 West Gulf: Moderate to fresh east and southeast and weather partly overcast with occasional showers over north DOT tion Thursday.
 Caribbean Sea and windward Passage: Moderate to fresh northeast, and wealth CT. partly overeAst with occasional show CTS Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
ESTRAY NOTICE

IThe State of Alabama, Jefferson County Probate Court: Taken up by J. 1T. Morrow on the 3Oth lday of October 1924. and estrayed before |J. NJ. Acton. a Justice of the Peace for Precinct No 13, a certain light sorrel horse mule. aged about 16 years, weight about 1.100 pounds, no marks, and valued lat $25.00.
 Witness my hand. this 9th day of No |vember, 1924.
 J. P STILES, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
FOREIGN EXCHANGES

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Foreign ex- changes steady. Quotations in cents: Great Britain demand, $4.6212; cables, $4.63A; 60-day bills on banks, $4,59A ;
 France demand, 5.24; cables, 5.24h; Italy, 4.33 and 4.33h; Belgium, 4.S11s and 4.s2; Germany, 23.S1; Holland, 40.10; Norway, 14.7s; Sweden, 26.s1; Denmark, 1757; Switzerland, 1927; Spain, 1860; Greece, 1.7Sh; Poland, 1914; Czechoslo- valxia, 29sA; Jugoslavia, IA; Austria, 0O14h; Rumania, .51h; Argentina, 3s.12; Brazil, 11.S0; Tokyo, 2S.50; Montreal, 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-The market today continued its advance during the forenoon, but reactionary tendencies characterized the general list after noon and many issues sold off sharply before the close. These setbacks took place, both in the leading rails and indus trials stocks, although Missouri Pacific furnished an exception to the general trend during the final hour, the common stock surging into new high ground for the year. The new $15,00o,000 Sinclair bond issue was heavily oversubscribed and the bonds quickly sold at pre- mium of 1 point over the offering price of 98H. On this development Sinclair common was heavily sold, closing % of a point off at 16A. During the first two hours the coppers were fairly active, but the buying power seemed to dis appear whenever selling pressure be- gan. Sterling closed $4.63; francs, 5.24c; lire, 4.33c.-Fenner & Beane to Kahn & Virgin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH, Ga., Nov. 19-Turpen- tine steady, 79c; sales 250; receipts, 4o9 shipments, 157; stock, 11,S73.
 Resin firm; sales, 1,427; receipts, 1,423; shipments, $40; stock. 79,17e.
 Quote: B to $6.S5@6.4O; K, $6.4O@ 642a; M, $6.40Q6.42h; N, $6.75; VIC, $7.35@745; wv, $S.o0@S.1O; x, $s.3o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 19.-Cattle: Receipts, 200 steady; heavy steers, $6.6O @7O0; beef steers, $5@6; heifers, $6@6; cows, $3.50@45O; feeders, $4bo@5.5o; stockers. $2.50@4.O0. Hogs: Receipts, 800; medium and heavy hogs 1Oc higher; 180 pounds and up, $40; 135 to 1s0 pounds, $8.20; heavy pigs, $7.95; light pigs, $6.7O; throwouts' $7.70 down.
 Sheep: Receipts, 50; steady; choice fat lambs, S1O@11; good fat lambs, $79S; cull lambs, $5Q6; sheep, $1.0oQ1.5O. LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 19.-Cattle: Receipts, 200 slow; heavy steers. $7;5o@ % 800; beef steers, $4.50@7.25; heifers, $4.OO @725; cows, $225@5.25; feeders. $4.6o@ $50; stockers, $300@5.50. Calves Receipts, 200, steady; best veals, $9 down; seconds, $5.5O Hogs: Receipts. 1,200; early sales steady; later 10 to 15c higher; top, $9.5O; 175 pounds and up, $9.25; 13O to 175 pounds, $7.sO; pigs, $6.76; throwouts' $7.6o.
 Sheep: Receipts, 100, steady; lambs, $11.50@12.oo; sheep, $5; bucks, $3 down.
 CINCINNATI, Nov. 19.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, $500, steady, 15 to 25c lower; heavies, $9.50; packers and butchers $s.0o@s.5O; medium, $S.26@S.5O; stags,
 
 pigs and lights, $5.00@8.00.
 Cattle: Receipts, 75O, dull; cows, $2.5o | @4.5O; calves steady.
 Sheep: Receipts, 500, steady; lambs strong, $6Q14.
 KANSAS CITY, Nov. 19.-Cattle: Re ceipts, 5000; calves 1,500; beef steers and yearlings, slow; about steady; killing quality very plain; mostly short feds at $7.O0Qs75; best yearlings, $s.50; butcher cows and heifers dull, weak at $3.50@5.75; canners and cutters steady, $2.25@3.25; veals weak; bidding 50c low CT; medium and heavyweight calves steady at $3.00Q5.75; bulls steady; west erns, $2.5o@3.00; stockers and feeders slow, steady at $5@T;. stock cows and heifers. $2.75Q4.50; stock calves mostly $5.OO@6.75.
 Hogs: Receipts, 11,OoO; mostly 10 to 15c higher; bulk $s.75Q9.25; packing sows, $s.259s5O; stock pigs steady, $6.5o Q7.0O.
 Sheep: Receipts. 4,OOO; wooded lambs about steady; better grades natives and fed lots mostly $1360Q14.15; clippers around 15c lower at $11S5Q12.O0; odd | lots sheep steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

utter. Later I had to talk up before I was served With a glass of Rater.
 Finally, I asked he waiter, "What's he matter with Four bus boys !"
 Funny thing" he replied, "this boy-he's Spanish
 Twas all right un- Fl Fir DO W a . licked. Since then
 . hasn't b e @ n Rorth a contls iental,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

cheerful and confident of a good busi- ness in textiles. Since the trade has be- come reconciled to about 13,000,000 bales, any surprise in the government report would be for those who are bearishly ned.-Fenner & Beane to Kahn & Virgin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
NOTICE

To whom it may concern: Effective Nov. 1st, 1924. l have sold my interest in Elliott Hamm Realty Co.,, co-partner-
 |ship to H. c. Elliott. All bills payable and receivable are assumed by H. G. El-
 liott, and no longer assume any respon-
 sfbility for or fin said company.
 J. w. HAMM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
BLOSSOM TIME
 RICH IN MUSIC
Popular Schubert Success To Play Week At
 Jefferson

Blossom Time" the operetta, based upon the life and works of Franz Schu- bert, continues to enjoy the same wide popularity that it attracted all last year. The success of the operetta is conclusive proof of desire and appre- citation of a superior musical play on the part of the music loving public. It is booked for a return engagement at the Jefferson theater for the entire week commencing Monday night, November A. with matinees, Thanksgiving and Saturday.
 Blossom Time" tells the story of romance in the life of Schubert--a TO- nance that had many happy moments but which was destined to come to an end, owing to series of misunderstood ing. We see Schubert, bashful, awk- ward, endeavoring to express his love, even calling in his best friend to plead his cause when he feels himself unequal to the task. Through the story is woven many of the immortal melodies of the composer-the "Serenade," Ave Ma ria," and strains from the Unfinished Symphony"
 The period is Vienna of 1900 and the costumes, the grace, the light-hearted- ness, the musical gayety of the Aus trian capital of that time are given eff fective expression. The cast comprises many notable singers and comedians, among whom are Joseph Mendelsohn in the role of Schubert; Arthur Geary, Robert Lee Allen, Frank Horn. Edward Orchard, Ellis Gergely, Fenita De Soria, Marsorie Hartman, Bernardine Brady, Marie Dantes, Flo Keely, John Egan, Ulyssess Morrell, John M. Hetriecke, Gene Wallin, Jules Epailly, Ralph Pem- bleton and Thomas A. Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
COFFEE FUTURES

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-The market for coffee futures opened at an advancs of 30 to 75 points today and sold 67 to 100 points net higher in early trading, on covering promoted by firmer Bra gillian cables The advance to 2000o for March attracted considerable real izing, however, and that position later reacted to 1920c, the market closing net points lower to 35 points higher. Sales were estimated at 99,000. Closing quota tions: December, 19.85c; January, 19.60c: March, 19.20c; May, 1s.50c; July, 1S.00c; Septarobe,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
FORBES REVEALS KEY TO SUCCESS
 IN TRADE WORLD
Mind Your Own Busi-
 ness Is Formula He Suggests
Rx B. c. FORBES

I have just come from restaurant
 lhere usually the service Is excellent.
 kut this time first had to ask the bus Inv for bread, Next had to call for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

CHICAGO. Nov. 19.-Butter, higher; creamery extras, 431Ac; standards, 41c; extra firsts, 40Q42c; firsts, 36@3sc; sec onds, 31@34c.
 Eggs 1c lower; receipts, 2I746 cases; firsts, 47@54c; ordinary firsts. 40@44c; refrigerator extras, 36Q36hc; firsts, S5c.
 Poultry, alive lower; fowls, 15919c; springs, 19c; roosters. 16c; turkeys, 26c; geese, 16c; ducks, 17c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Butter firm; receipts, 1O,96S pounds; creamery firsts (SS to 91 score), 35A @43c.
 Eggs firm; receipts, 5,96S cases; fresh gathered extra firsts, 59@62c; do, firsts, 52Q5Sc; do, seconds and poorer, 37@40c; nearby hennery browns, extras, 6S@75c; Pacific coast whites, extras, 75Q7Sc.
 Cheese firm; receipts, 164,36S pounds.
 Live poultry irregular; chickens, by express, 22@27c; broilers, by express, 30 932c; dressed poultry irregular; fowls, 18Q31c; turkeys, eastern unquoted; do, western, 3O@40c; do, southwestern, S0@ 3Sc; do, nearby, 35@45c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
POULTRY AND PRODUCE

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19.-Produce: But ter, 441ac; eggs unchanged.
 Poultry: Hens, 1Shc; others un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

I once asked James J. Hill how he
 Iontrived to cultivateathe unique mem Try he possessed, probably the best
 |nemory of any man of his day. His re- Ny was: "It Is easy enough to remem- Ter things you arc interested in."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-Cattle: Receipts, 14000; fed steers and yearlings gener- ally more active; (handy weights and youngsters in best demand; desirable weighty bullocks 15 to 25c higher; five loads yearling steers averaging 1000 to 1,Oss pounds, S13.OO; one load long year lings averaging 1,13o pounds. $12so; nu- merous loads, $11.5o@12.25.: best weighty bullocks, S1o.60, average weight LAOS pounds; bulk fed steers and yeariings, $7.5O@9.25; liberal proportion steer run of value to sell at $6.50@725; she stock slightly more active; most fat cows, s3. .5O@4.25; heifers, $4.25@5.5o; bulls and calves steady; weighty bolognas mostly S3,5O64.25; = bulk vealers, $7:b0@S.5O; few choice kind both to outsiders and packers, $9.00 and above.
 Hogs: Receipts. 35,O0O; active, 15 to 25c higher than yesterdays average; light lights and slaughter pigs, % to 6Oc high CT: spots more; top, $9.65; bulk good and choice 240 to 340-pound butchers, $9.3O@ 9.60; 16O to 200-pound weight largely SS.4O@9.20; bulk 140 to 150-pound aver ages, $7.50@825; majority packing sows, S8.60@S.90; strong weight slaughter pigs, $7.O0@7.25; estimated holdover, 1S,0OO.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1s,000; dull; fat lambs uneven; 25 to soc lower; mostly 25c off; bulk native and fed westerns, S13.7501425; culls mostly $11.00Q11.50; choice yearlings, $12.00; fed, clipped, $11.75@11.85; fat sheep and feeding lambs unchanged; bulk ewes, $5.5oQ 800; feeding lambs, $140o914.50.
 EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.,, Nov. 19.-Hogs: Receipts, 2, 1000; market slow; first sales steady; later 10 to 15c higher; closing active and uneven 15 to 40c higher; light hogs up most; top, $9.50; 19o pounds and up, $915@9.40; ITO to 1so pounds, $s.s0@9.15;" 14o to 1so pounds $sOO@S.75; 100 to 130-pound pigs, $7.0C @775; packing sows, $8.00@S.15.
 Cattle: Receipts, 5000; beef steers, canners and heifers steady; cows and bologna bulls about steady; top light vealers, $9.OO; bulk. $S.75; few, $50; two cars. l,105-pound yearlings. $l3.00; bulk steers, S5.65Q7.S5; heifers, $S.50@ $50; most cows, $3.50@4.25; canners $2.O0@225; bulls, $3.50@4.00.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1000; steady to 25c higher; top lambs to butchers, $14.40; to packers, S14.15; bulk, $14.00; culls largely, 5000; bulk mutton ewes, $500 @7.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

I know another young banker who
 puts in five or six evenings every week studiously striving to equip himself To progress in his profession. Some ime ago this banker was voted an in Erease of 5,000 a year in his salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Outslde nuuidation in preparation for the gov ernment report brought a lower range of values. reaction in the securities mar ket also served to deter buying, Our ginnings figures were considered bull ish but the trade is waiting for the of ficial report on Friday. Worth street continues in an optimistic mood, while mail advices from Manchester are all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20

The first week I went to work in this country, I heard an executive scold an assistant and finish up by telling him Ivery emphatically: Always keep your Ieye on the ball." Don't wait for some one else to tell you, Mind your own business" Do it!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03

there!" and they laughed and pointed their long fingers at our friends. | Now, the two Witches had forgotten that the magical wooden hobby horse had not been pushed from the boat :! They thought only of the Raggedys and the others.
 So while they howled and made fun of the Raggedys, the wooden hobby horse inside the cabin wondered how he could help the Raggedys and fool the Witches. Finally he thought of q scheme and ran to the twister buttons which controlled the engine which run the magic boat.
 All the twister buttons were properly marked, but as he could not read, he twisted the first one he came to.
 This happened to be the 'loop-the- loop" button and as he twisted it, the little magical boat turned somersault in the air and sent the Witches flying from the boat. When the two selfish Witches struck the ground they were not as fortunate as our friends had been,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03
By Branner

for they both bumped their heads ever so hard. Then, before the Witches could get to their feet, Raggedy Andy, the little brown man, the Captain and MT. Granny had them fast and with ropes soon tied their hands and feet. Then as the little boat stopped, Raggedy An dy ran to it and sailed it right up to where the Witches lay.
 "Now!" he said, we will take the Witches with us, so that we shall know just where they are all the time and they will not be able to fly up behind us and surprise us again :"
 So the Witches were carried into the cabin and tied to couches, and the lit tie boat sailed along towards the house of the little Captain. And there, in the doorway, they could see lovely lady standing waiting for them, and they knew it was the Captains nice mamma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-03
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 Hats

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