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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
BESSEMER SHOWS
 TEST DAY SPIRIT
Great Crowd Assemblies City Park Meet s.f
 ing
lResssrner Rurean.l

BESSEMER, Ala, Sept. 12.- Bessemer Friday proved that the city subscribed whole-heartediy to the gov ernments desire for the observance, of Defense Day.
 Promptly at 3 o'clock, a prelipinary meeting was held at the city park and great crowd participated in the sing ing of martial songs and in listening to a well balanced band.
 Crowds of people numbering we'll in 2 to the thousands lined the streets while the parade was in progress and then assembled at the park.
 st As a squadron of airplanes from Bir- mingham circled above the crowds in the park. Capt.. George Lewis Bailes of that city spoke of the meaning of the day.
 tish Pershing Remembered-At the coll cilision of the Defense Day program, a resolution was introduced by w. G. ssvail, providing for the following tele- gram to Gen. John J. Pershing: Greetings and loving devotions to you. Here's hoping your years may be many and your days be filled with peace, plenty and happiness" The resolution was adopted by exclamation and the chairman of the day, Dr. E. F. Lacey, was instructed to forward the telegram.
 School Starts-Friday morning the first session of the Bessemer schools was held and students were enrolled and given their book lists for the com ing session. The Junior High school, which is a new feature in educational life in Bessemer, started yesterday un- der the suspicious circumstances. Prof. Felton Collier is in charge of the Junior high and it is generally felt that under his direction. Bessemer's educational system will take rank with the high standard established by the other schools in the city. Students en- aering the new high school were charmed with the beauty and equip nent of the building.
 Election At Lipscomb-A mayor and five aldermen will be elected at Lips comb Monday Candidates for mayor are John Goodson, William Wood and D.. Bailey. The seven candidates for aldermen are Stanley Bolin, C. M Smiths J. T. Ross, Tom Fuller, Ray mond Skowes, George Melee ana Will Whitten.
 Revival SuccessfuI-A revival being conducted by Rev. J. D. Bethune, Georgia evangelist, at the Seventh Street Baptist church, is said to be pro. ducing splendid results. Dr. Bethune is preaching every night at z 80 to crowded house and quite number of members have been added to the church. The morning services of the revival are held at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
BESSEMER SOCIAL

Hueytown Needlework CIub-Mem- bers of the Hueytown Needlework club were entertained by Mrs. Claude Smith at her home in HueytOwn on Thursday afternoon.
 The afternoon was spent in sewing at the cose of which refreshments were served. The guests were Mrs. Raymond Huey, Mrs. c. l.. Huey, Mrs. AlonzO Smith, Mrs. Paul Wiles, Miss Virtie Ray, Mrs. Caller, Mrs. E. A. Goodwin, Mrs. D. w. Huey and Mrs. Verda Gil lem.
 League Enjoys Party-The members of the Jonesboro Epworth league were entertained Thursday evening with a social at the home of MT. J. D. Mar tin on Owen avenue. Games and con- tests were features of the evenings en- tertainment. Prizes were won by Miss Edna Jacobs and Ester Murchison. Re- treatments were sold. The sum of E25 was realized to be used on the church building fund. About 100 guests and members were present.
 North Side Prayer Service-The prayer services of the women of the northside were hid at tn home of Mrs. Oscar Cochran on Sventh avenue on Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
 ETdyeE SeTNlCtS WCIC Ill ShoA VI Mrs. T. P. Winburn and Mrs. F. O. Hellier conducted devotional exercises during the evening.
 The service next week will be held with Mrs. W. G. Smith at her home on Seventh avenue.
 Mrs. Rogers EnteTtains-Mrs. W. NJ. Rogers entertained with a delightful bridge party recently at her home in the Cora Carter apartments on Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. A. D. Maddox won the high score prize. Mrs. Baker the low score and Miss Aileen Smith the guest prize.
 Refreshments were served the follow ing guests: Mrs. l.. l.. Lockwood, Mrs. Glen Long, Mrs. A. D. Mattox, Mrs l.. B. Comerford, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. J B. Carter, Mrs. Hal Brock, Mrs. Wade Cook, Mrs G. A. Schwartz. Miss Virna I4airki, Miss Aileen Smith and Miss Maggie Johnston.
 Personals-Dr. T. F. Robinson of Mobile was a recent visitor to friends fin Bessemer.
 R. B. Tinker returned to his home in Brighton Thursday after some weeks visit to relatives in Rising Pawn, Ga.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. J. McCollum and little daughter, Melvina, will leave soon to visit in Chattanooga, Tenn.
 Miss Evelyn Adair and Miss Jamie Dickerson arrived this week from Uniontown, Ala, to take charge of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
REDUCTION EXPLAINED
Claim For Abatement Or Credit Mus
 Be Filed With Collector

Twenty-Five per cent reduction under the 1924 act on tax withheld at source has not been considered by the collec- tors office in making refunds, it was announced at the federal building Fri day. All taxpayers who claim a re- duction in their accounts, due to any tax withheld at source, may have the benefit of reduction by filing with the collectors office, a claim for abatement or credit, it was announced. >
 These claims will be accepted with out bond and may be applied against September 15 installments. In most cases, it was pointed out, tax is with held at source only in the case of in. terest payments, on corporation bonds, containing a tax-free covenant clause. Only taxpayers owing such bonds will ,e effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
SCHOOL ENTRANTS
 TO REPORT TODAY.
Vaccination And Birth Certificates Required,
 Says Glenn

All new pupils who enter school Monday and those conditioned must re- port to the school in their district Sat urday morning for classification, with q certificate of vaccination and birth, ac- cording to Dr. Q. B. Glenn, superin- tendent of schools.
 with the clearing of the new pu- pills Saturday together with those that have conditioned subjects, the school term will be ready to begin Monday morning." said Dr. Glenn 'The term outlook is bright"
 The opinion of principals and su- quested to accompany their children for their classification Saturday morning.
 The oponion of principals and su- pervisors is that the teachers institute which concluded Friday was exception ally successful and a,.movement was started Friday in educational circles to have a two-weeks' institute next year, rather than one week. A number of subjects might have been studied that would have been an aid to the teach CTS, but limited time made it necessary to take up only the topic of char acter education.
 Monday morning, there will be 1,064 teachers and more than 42,000 pupils beginning the 1924 term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
!, RELEASED UNDER BOND

charged by Judge H. B. JAberneth on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der. His sister, Mrs.. Nellie Thurman, was found not guilty of carrying con cealed weapons. The charges were brought by Frank Thurman, husband of Mrs. Thurman. A peace bond of $250 was required of both parties, how ever, wi the warning that they avoid further t4olhle with Thurman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Opportunity Aisle

Here you'll find odd pieces of furniture-odd to us, but may be very useful to YOU-at prices in many cases below the cost of making at the factory. For instance Odd seruimg tables, $I5-walnut, useful as radio or console tables
 Odd dressing tables, $49.75-walnut or mahog- any, finest construction. Odd dressers, $45-from the best makers, walnut or mahogany finish. Odd boz springs, $1975-for full size, three quarter and twin beds, tickings slightly soiled. Dresser and beds, $1I9-mahogany, finest con- struction and finish the two pieces matching per fectly.
 Sample porch furniture, $S.95-slightly damaged floor samples, cedar and maple.
 Furniture FlOOr-Third
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

claim. Finger prints may be obtained at the Legion headquarters.
 Birmingham Post No. urges all ex- service men that served during the World war to file their application as soon as possible. Any questions re- garding the bonus will be answered at the Legion headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Leg-O'-muttOn
 SLeeUeS

Hinokki copper is the color of kashmana coat with collar and quaint mellon shaped sleeves leg O mutton our yrandmothers called them of moleskin. At $149.50. Coats for every purse and personality from as little as $24.00 to $200.
 Fashion Floor-SecOnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
TRUCK VICTIM IMPROVES

Powell Pahlke Still in NorwoOd Hos.
 pital
 Considerable improvement was sejwn Friday in the condition of Powell Pahlke, IS, who was injured Thursday when he stepped from a car and was struck by truck Thursday morning, according to attendants at the Norwood hospital Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
WALK-OTER SHOP
 TO HAVE NEW HOME
Will Move To Location Occupied
 By Hooper Dining Room

Alterations will begin soen to the former stand of the Hooper cafe din- ing room preparatory to becoming the new home of McCowan's, Walk Over Boot shop which will move from their present location at PA North Twen- tieth street, it was definitely announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

very first bottle. I continued to take it for some time, and now l am doing all my own work, even washing and ironing, and never felt better in my life. i tell all my friends that the change in my health is due to but one thing and that is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I cannot praise it enough. '- Mrs. ANNIE YOUNG, 16 Amherst St., Charleston, sc.
 The reason for such a letter from Mrs. Young is apparent. She got we'll and is grateful. Recently nation wide canvass of women purchasers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was made, and 9S out of 100 reported that they received ben- eft from taking it.
 Because the Vegetable Compound has been helping other women is rea- son why it should help you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

their duties in the city school system.
 W. c. Baty will leave soon for New Haven, Conn.,, where he will enter Har- yard college.
 Miss Frances Keith is improving at her home on Clarendon avenue, after an operation.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. N. Minick and son, Victor Thomas, have returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

Friday. The stand will have an en- tirely new interior and the furnishing and fixtures win be of the latest type, it was announced. ge
 We intend to make our new shoe store among the most handsome in the south and will spare no expense in providing for the convenience of our customers, R. P. McCowan, proprietor, stated Friday. The change probably will be made sometime during October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

My AAO0CS"NA0 ne just dragged my- self around and did not have en- ergyenough to get |up when l sat down. I read ad- vertisements of Lydia E. Pink
 hams Vegetable Compound in your
 books and learned
 about it. I got IhaDaht from tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
FOUOmiing fashions footsteps

In graceful pumps of penny brown satin with straps bead ed in gold and bronze. At $12.50. Also in black satin and patent leather at the same price.
 Main fIOoG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
Timely! Three tables of
 curtains and nets

Soc Quaker nets, 25c A thousand yards, all one yard wide, all ecru, fine filet effects and heavy fish nets, exactly HALF what they were.
 Ruffled curtains, $1.95 The factory sold us these 500 pairs of curtains so ad- vantageously that you'll be glad to snap them up at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
The ensemble
 gOGUn -SUIt

Dusky black bengaline fash ions a stunning costume with dyed ermine collar and coral colored suede cloth lining. Coral and gold embroidery adds distinction. At $195. Many others as irresistible in the Frock Shop.
 Fashion FIOOr-SecOnd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
BONUS BLANKS HERE FOR EX-SERVICE MEN
Legion Headquarters Ready To
 Help Supply Demand

Ex-service men may obtain bonus blanks by applying to the American Legion headquarters, room POS old post office building between the hours of 8 80 a. m., and D. m. The American Legion office will be kept open from 9 a. m., to F noon Sundays, for the purpose of issuing bonus blanks. Assis
 tance will be given in the filing of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
MRS. YOUNG k ENTHUSIASTIC
Cannot Praise Lydia E.Pinkham's VegetabIeC Compound Enough. Sick
 Women Read This Letter

2 Charloeton, s. C. -" was coIn-
 nletely rundown and not able to do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
CLOSING SERMON
 ' OF DR BARNWELL|
Beloved Rector To Retain Residence In Bir-
 mingham

Services at the Church of the Advent Sunday morning will be of more than usual interest because of the fact that at the Il o'clock morning service, the Rev. Middleton s. Barnwell will preach his last sermon as rector of the church. Dr. Barnwell has been rector of the church for 12 years and has endeared himself, not only to the members of his congregation, but to a host of friends throughout the community, and a large congregation is expected at this service
 Dr. Barnwell resigned the rectorship of the Advent to accept the position as general secretary of the general church council of the Episcopal church of tie United States, and immediately on leav- ing the Advent will assume his new due ties.
 While Dr. Barnwell will have his offices in New York, he will spend the major portion of his time in field work, and will retain his Residence in Bir- mingham. His first work for the church council will be along the Pa. cific coast, which will keep him busy until about the middle of December, when he will return to Birmingham. Dr. and Mrs. Barnwell will make their home at the Highland Plaza apart ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13
.Higher and
 smarter!

That's the story of newest fall hats! A clever model copied from Reboux is of black hat ter's plush with a wee cloche- like brim of taffeta. A severe band of black grosgrain rib bon and a sparkling rhine stone ornament add chic. One of a group specialized at $9.75.
 Millinery Salon--Second floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

$1.o5. Point d'esprit, 2A yards long, ruffled, with tis- backs, fashionable and pretty.
 
 Ruffled marquisette curtains, $1 Complete with tie-baeksl Only 100 pairs of these pretty bedroom curtains, 2A yards long, at $1 pairl
 Furniture FlOOr-Thlrd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-13

Decidedly, Dlrectolre Tn effect this frock of navy blue twill with 9 flaring shoulder cape lined with Beau Brum- mel blue that repeats itself on pockets, neck and sleeves. Pointed tiers form the skirt and glinting steel buttons car ry on tRe military severeness of line. At $75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
Good Roads Blessing
 To Electrical Systems

Several eminent physicians have within the recent past come forward to express their opinions to the eff feet that the great increase in motor ing on the part of the general public has brought increased health and has added several years to MT. Aver age Mans length of life. This, too, in spite of a naturally increasing number of accidents incident to driv- ing of automobiles.
 But back of this daily increasing number of people who are riding in automobiles is the fact that good roads are daily making the motor car a more enjoyable means of recreation and transportation" says Mir. Ewart, local Willard service station dealer.
 The day is still within the memory of a great many when an automobile was something of mixed blessing. Only the rich were fla vored with the advantage of jolting and jarring over bumpy, rutty roads. 1t was then considered a luxury to bs able to boast that you made a 500 mile trip without any trouble except couple of blowouts, a broken spring, a burnt-out connecting rod and few such trifles.
 Today, the automobile is no longer considered a luxury. It has become a necessity and, as necessity mothers invention, automobile engineers have therefore eleminated just about ev- cry discomfort formerly an integral part of the. motor car. And hand in hand with the automobile engineers have come the automobile associa- tons to father good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06

varnish before the car is washed again. There are motorists, how ever. who will insist on using soap, and to them the only advise is to get a soap which is neutral in quail ity-that is, one containing neither acid nor alkali. A linseed oil soap is recommended as best. Almost the only legitimate time for using soap on the b.Aly is when there are Jumps of tar tIU. emove. Naseline is splen- did for stitching the tar, although 1t may not slways be effective. Having softeped the tar with vaseline, and washed it away with pure water, there may be left some small grease spots which can best be removed by a sparing application of soap and water. If the tar has hardened, 1t is best to use some tar-remover Spe- cially prepared for this purpose.
 In cleaning a car 1t is wise to be- gin from the inside and work out from the top and work down. If the top is up, 1t should be hosed or sponged and wiped dry. Gasoline or kerosene should never be used. If there are stains to be removed, a neutral soap and luke warm water will prove effective.
 Leather or imitation leather may be treated with harness dressing or some specially prepared top dressing. The inside of the top should be brushed with a whisk broom. Stains can be removed with soap and water. If the upholstery Is a fabric, 1t should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. If the upholstery is a fabric it should be beaten and then brushed. The tonneau should be beaten oc- casionally and brushed out each time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
TO DOSE WITH IODINE
Medicine Will Be Given Daily To
 10000 To Prevent GOitre

Medicine Will Be Given Daily To
 10000 To Prevent GOitre
 The 100000 school children of Flint, Mich., are to receive a daily diet of iodine. to prevent their hay ing goitre.
 dren; we are feeding them," said pr. e. V. Merritt, health director for the city school system. "The fact that we found 70 per cent of our high school girls and 40 per cent of the boys have enlarged thyroids. indi- cates that Flint Is in the goitre belt. and our children are suffering from faulty nutrition. We are supplying the element that is lacking from their food or their drinking water"
 The method of administering the iodine is very simple. A weak solu- tion of sodium iodide Is prepared, sufficient to give each child a grain of the remedy if he drinks a small glass of the water in which it is dis solved, Each child brings his own glass and Is given the drink three times daily for a period of two weeks. This completes the course of treat ment for a year. but 1t Is thought necessary to repeat the operation each for five years. |
 T am confident" says Dr. Merritt "that at least 60 of those who now nhow signs of goitre will be cured by this treatment. Moreover, I believe that beginning now with the children of tho lower grades, not 20 per cent of them will develop goitre when they are of high school age. instead of 10 per cent of them, as is now the se."-Detroit News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
HOW TO KEEP GAR CLEAN |S PROBLEM
Here Are Some Good Points On Care Of The
 Finish
By BARNEY OLDFIELD

It is not a difficult matter to 1ol- low the few simple rules that are necessary to maintain the automo- bile's mirror-like finish, nor is there anything mysterious about the need for abiding by them. The finish on an automobile consists of several coats of material which form waterproof and elastic foundation. upon which is built a superstructure consisting of color and color Varnish. Over this Is finally, laid thin trans parent skin of varnish for paint pro- lection.
 This surface is extremely sensitive to heat and to cold. It is likely to be scratched by every little particle of dust or mud which settles on it. Every particle of foreign matter, whether mud, gasoline. kerosene, lu- bricating oil. soap. grease. road tar etc., has a tendency. to draw" the varnish. Some of these materials are likely to dissolve the varnish. Soap, and especially strong soap, will eat into the varnish. Even if the car is not cleaned every day after using, it certainly should be washed when ever 1t acquires any mud spots, tar and so on.
 The first step in washing the body is to soak loose and wash away all dirt possible. Use a hose without a nozzle, and with just enough pres sure to shoot the water about six inches. Wash all dust off the body with this stream and loosen up and wash away the mud as well. if pos- sible. Any mud which cannot be re- moved in this fashion should be thor oughly soaked and then sponged off. Then sponge the body with clean water. It is a good plan to keep the hose running into the pail so that 1t is always full. Dip the sponge into the pail and immediately apply 1t to the surface. After the body. lenders and hood have been washed down thoroughly. wipe the surface dry. using chamois cloth which has been soaked in water and wrung dry. If parts of the body have dried while the remainder was being sponged, wet the whole surface again before drying with the chamois. It Is not advisable to wash the car in sun light, as the sun dries the car too rapidly and the drops of water may leave spots on the varnish. since they act like lenses in the suns rays. The car should not be washed while the hood is warm.
 Clean cold water Is tonic for Varnish, provided 1t Is not too cold nor too warm. The correct tempera- ture is somewhere between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Between these limits water has a tendency to harden the varnish and preserve its beauty.
 Soap should never be used on the body Not only does it eat the finish to certain extent while washing is In progress, but there is always the possibility that every trace of soap will not be removed in the final rinsing. Particles of soap left here
 and there will produce spots in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-06
EXECUTIVE BOARD
 IF \. \. \. MEETS
War Excise Tax Repeal And Other Activities Discussed.
 New General Manager

In connection with the program of enlargement of all of the activi- ties of the American Automobile as sociation during 1924 inaugurated with the appointment of Ernest N. Smith as the new general manager of the A. A. A., meeting of the ex- ecutive board of the association will be held at the Hotel Biltmore, New York. Monday January 2. At this important meeting the program of 1924 work which has been in the process of development during the greater part of 1923 under the guid- ance of President Thomas P. Henry of Detroit will be under discussion. The word to go ahead with the most pretentious plans for enlarged ser vice to the affiliated clubs and to the members of the association ever undertaken by the A. A. A. will be given at this time by the governing body of the association.
 Further plans in the fight the American Automobile association Is making for the elimination by Con- gress of the war excise tax of per SOhS Oh tAACo, dSSCoSO ries and repair parts and per cent on motor trucks will be made by the legislative board of the A. A. A., which will also meet at the same time and place. Major Roy F. Brit ton of St. Louis, president of the Automobile Club of Missouri and chairman of the legislative board, Is in personal charge of this fight.
 Closer cooperation with the va- rious state highway departments and a campaign for the appropriation of federal aid of s75,000.00O authorized for 1S2425, together with the appro- priation of $100,000,000 a year for a period of three years, beginning with the fiscal year of 1926, will be among the subjects of discussion at the meeting of the good roads board, which will also be held in New York January in connection with the meeting of the executive board. W. T. Calerdine of Cincinnati, former president of the Ohio Good Roads federation, is the new chairman of the good roads board. It is MT. Caler- dimes belief that with the aid of the strong executive committee of the board which has been appointed. the work of the good roads board can be made one of the most important activities of the American Automo- bile association.