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Evening star., 1924-03-31

the advantage of it's proximity to
the great centers of population on
the Atlantic seaboard and to dis
abuse visitors of the impression that
by taking a fast train to Miami and
plam Beach they see the land of
Ponce de Leon. She conducted her
guests in leisurely fashion from
Jacksonville, her home city. down
beaches which claim to be the broad
est, smoothest and longest. not sIsy
In this country but in any other. Any
one who wished could see dancing on
the Ormond Beach when the tide was
low and spirited games of tennis in
progress from this point to Miami
as the tide rolled back. Wonderful
lakes, as lovely as those which
make Italy and Switzerland famous.
says Mrs. Fletcher. await the artist
and pleasure seeker, and her mission
henceforth is to tell about all the
wonders of this region.
Mrs. Fletcher counts a residence in
Washington since her husband was
elected to the Senate in 1908. She
helped to organize the Congressional
Club and was one of it's most sue
cessfui presidents. OF distinguished
New England ancestry, her parents
had removed south in her childhood
and she has devoted much time to
studying the romantic chapters OF
history written in Florida She is d
II nember of its Historical Society,
IOulluet pS. SudulCtS bSpt" SOHlt
forty years ago during winter So
journ in st. Augustine. Mr.. Depew
was for years president of the aSso
citation and has enriched it in many
ways, in generous donations and in
curious. He is now president emeritus,
and on occasions still presides at
monthly assemblies. Mrs. Fletcher
has been collecting points in the
documentary lore and is armed to the
! teeth with reasons why Florida
B .cio ~ y lInrla
/ and daughters at some time or other
during the wear
Evening star., 1924-03-31

House Dress Section,
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1924-03-31
LLOYO'S LAYING ODDS
ON "BEAUTIFUL" SPRING
English Shopkeepers and Alnuse-
ment Park Operators Insurin2
Against Bad Weather.
BY the Associated Press.

=
LONDON. March 3I-Lloyds, the
well known brokers. are laying in
surance at odds of 8 to ! that the COM
ing spring will be one of those
beautiful seanoes of nature which the
poets tell about. but which the for
eigner in England waits in vain to
see. Lloyds is doing a good busi-
hess among shopkeepers and amuse-
ment park operators, inSuring against
certain number of days of rain this
spring. In some cases they are said
to have placed money against rain
on more than 20 per cent of the
days of the spring and summer
months, something rarely experienced
on this moist island.
Evening star., 1924-03-31

British .vlSi I o r 5
t h e glories o {
FL ori 4 a. Mrs.
Fletcher is not a
native of this
V e r d a mt state,
but her enthusi-
asm is quite up to
those w h o C a n
count two gene
rations in { h Z
Evergiade coun-
try. One { h / n &
which Mrs. Fletch-
er is trying TO i'm
press on visitors
is that Florida
has much to offer.
quite as much as
Pacific coast with
Evening star., 1924-03-31
MRS. ROOSEVELT RETURNS
Arrives at New York Aboard
Steamship Conte Rosso.

NEW YORK, March 31.-Mrs. Edith,
Roosevelt. widow of the late PreSi-
dent, returned yesterday from Eu-
rope aboard the steamship Conte
Rosso, completing a world tour. ~
Aboard the same liner were 1,506
women and children who embarked
at Naples TO seek admittance to the
United States. although in excess of
the Italian immigration quota, which
has long been filled for the year.
They will base they claim on recent
federal court decisions permitting
aliens to enter the country in cases
where relatives already resided here.
Z
Since 1900. the number of cigar fac
tories in the United States has de-
creased about so per cent
Evening star., 1924-03-31
FOLKS

Mrs. Duncan L. Fletcher has re-
Gently returned to Washington after
passing the greater part of the winter
in the pleasant task of showing some
Evening star., 1924-03-31
Special TomorrO,c-I,O 900 Yards
Colored Dress Linen, 85c yd.

So many smart Spring and Summer frocks are
being made of colorful linens this season that
this sale should be tremendously interesting
to the woman who makes her own and her
children's clothes. These summer-like colors
from which to choose:
Poudre blue, almond green, yellow, rose, or
child, beige, sand, gray, pink, blue, green
brown, oyster and natural
Section, Second
Evening star., 1924-03-31
Wanted Ne,U COIOrs i'm
Silk Umbrellas, IS

Our special Woodward & 10th
-op satin bordered silk unbrel-
las-with carved wood handles
trimmed in colored composition.
tips and ferrules to match. Navy.
green, brown. taupe, purple.
red, garnet-the wanted new
shades.
Umbrella Section, First floor
Evening star., 1924-03-31
The Tailored Note Again-in
Wool Jersey uxedos, $6,75

The Woman who likes the tailored thing will
particularly like the trim, tailored lines of
these two jersey tuxedo sweaters-a blocked
weave, with roll collar; a plain weave with
tucked back. Navy, brown and black.
Section Third floor
Evening star., 1924-03-31
High-Colored Skirts, SO
of Hannels and Crepes

To be very smart, skirts choose new
hannels and wool crepes and alpacas,
in the lovely high. shades almond,
monterey rose, yellow, poudre blue, tans
and grays.. Pleats are very smart-and
even the wrap model uses a pleated
panel, suggesting a silken petticoat
where it wraps. You'll find many at
tractive models at this low price,
Section,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
COLDS that
DEVELOP into
PNEUMONIA

Chronic coughs and persistent
colds lead to serious lung trouble.
You can stop them now with Greco
mulsIon, an omulsified eroosote that
Is pleasant 70 take. Creomulsion Is
a new medical discovery with two
fold action: 1t soothcs and meals the
inramed membranes and Kills the
germ
OF all known drugs. crcosoto is
recognized by the medical fraternity
as .he greatest healing agency Tor
aha treatment Of chronic coughs and
colds and other forms Of throat ana
lung troubles. Crcomulsion contains,
In addition to creosote, other healing
oTrmentg which soothe and heal the
iuflamsd membranes and stop the
irritation and Inflammation, While
tho crcosote goes on Go the stomach.
i4 absorbed into the blood, attacks
the seat of the trouble and destroys
tho germs that lead 70 consump tion.
Creomulsiou is guaranteed salts
factory iu the treatment Of chronic
coughs and colds, bronchial asthma,
catarrhal bronchitis and other forms
of throat and lunE diseases. and Is
sNcellcnt FOR building up the system
after colds or the Flu. Money re-
funded N any cough or cold. no mat
ter OF how long standing. Is not re-
licved after taking according 10 di-
rcctlonF Ask your druggist Crco-
mulsion Co, Atlanta. Ga.-Adycr-
tlacmcnL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
MALADY HITS
DOUGLAS FIR

An unidentified malady has
broken out on the University Of
washington campus, but not among
the students.
10 s. tho Douglas fir trees which
are threatened by the new disease,
for which Professor John W, Hoison
OF the botany department is trying
10 find n preventive.
No report Of the new disease
has been received from any other
part OF the state as yet, but " q
should break out a. is possible that
it might result I'm Il great loss TO
Washington. as the Douglas flr Is
ono OF tho states most valuable
resources.
Professor Hotson said that The
disease resembles Phomopsis a
parasite that is killing tho fir In
Europe. II IS almost ne deadly rs
tho whito pine blister, which Is
threatening 10 destroy entirely the
pine OF the country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
TOWELS Reduced for Clearance
Wash Fabrics Reduced
Table Linen LoWer Priced

54x54 heavy hemmed Damask TABLE
CLOTHS, for breakfast or luncheon
use. A splendid value. S1.65
66x66 Union linen LUNCHEON
CLOTHS, many designs; neatly hem
stitched. Each .S4.7J
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09

66x72 hemmed. colored border Damask
TABLE CLOTHS, heHstitched ready
for breakfast or luncheon table.
Each .................. $50
70-inch mercerized TABLE DAMASK,
in many patterns. Yard. ....... .69c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
Sick in Hospital?
Books a-Plenty
for You
BY G. LUCILLE RurLER

You llo on your hack IN the hos
pltal room and think. and think
You're feeling pretty middlins good.
now that tho pain Is wearing or.
and you're getting used 10 the yn-
eancy left by that old appendix
ron used 70 belong 70. II they'd
only change tho pattern Of those
uttlo cracks in tho ceiling. now
you sighl TN 10 a good 10 days
Jet before you con go home, and
you're tired
Well.--what's going on IN here.
anyhow Lunch lnn't due, but
something Is surely coming down
the corridor. For goodness sake.
it's a dressing carriage with a Ernil-
ing lady who certainly isn't nurse.
Why. why It's fun OF BOoKsi Ex-,
citing. interesting looking books
two decks OF them. and they're
coming your way. ou-chl Guess
you're not 40 spry after all, but
you certainly can manage TO read,
and set your mind Oft those ever
lasting monotonous ceiling traccrioS
BOOKS HELP TO PASS
MANY A WEARY HOUR
That's what tho Branch Depart
mont Library Stations In Seattle
hospitals mean 70 thousands OF
convaiesclng patients. the year
round: OF tho countless weary
hours this service helps TO pass:
Of the wearing pains and spells OF
blues some cheerful story may
ailay
Three hospitals hro now making
use Of this generous servioe--the
Seattle General, tho Virginia Ma
son and the King county. High
school students arc often enabled
to keep in close touch with their
studies during conyalescing thru
books provided closely allied 10
their school text books. and Il Is
surprising how many folks want to
brush UP on their American his
( tory. From comic cartoons to
books on science. tastes vary but
light fiction. travel and poetry arc
[ favorltcs. ard books on what te
name the baby. and Irving Cobb's
inimitabie speaking OF Opera
tons" arc IN constant demand.
! SERVICE Is OPEN TO
PATIENTS AND NURSES
This service Is open 20 patients
and the entire hospital personnel
( No library card is required. There
arc always couple OF hundred
constantly changing volumes IN
each hospital to be drawn from, and
once n week a trained librarian visits
tho PATIENTS with n book truck, from
which they can make their own Sc
Iections. and also arrange for ans
special books they wish to read
which IRE delivered promptly b.
messenger
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
journalism Schools
Honor DR.. Spencer

At n convention Of the American
schools and departments OF journal.
ism held in Chicago last week. DR..
Matthew Lyle Spencer. director Of
the school OF Journalism OF the Uni.
yersity OF washington. was elected
president Of the association. 1t be
came known today. He win sue
coed Dean Eric Allen Of the Uni
verslty OF oregon school Of Journal
Ism.
The association has as members
all the schools ana departments OF
Journalism in the United States and
holds annual conventions 10 con
slider problems and with a view
toward devising better methods OF
journalistic instruction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
Sedro-Woolley to
Be Host to Eagles

sedro. woolley win Be the host 10
the Fraternai Order OF Eagles in Dis
trict No. ;. on Sunday. Jan. 10. Com.
petitive fituaiistlc work between
Everett Aerie No. ~ and Anaeoriea
Aevie No. sts viii Do held az o'clock
in the afternoon. a class OF 100 can.
didates win DO Initiated by sedro-
woollcy aerle.
A parade win be held a, o'clock.
Large delegations win DO present
from Beilingham. Concrete. Blaine.
Everett. Anacortc5. snohomlsh and
Seattle. including the drum corps OF
Ballard aerio and the degree team OF
Seattle asrie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09

tie Yacht club during the third week
OF this month.
The membership OF the organize
ton, owing to increased duties this
year. has been swelled almost once
again over what II was a year ago.
Its purpose is to stimulate college
spirit, uphold traditions and assist
in putting over most ~" activities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
Initiate Sixty to
knights of Hook"

Election Of q new president and
tho initiation of co pledges VIII take
place at the annual banquet OF the
University OF Washington Knights
OF the Hook. to DO held at the Seat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09

A Swiss inventor claims 20 have
produced typewriter which viii
automatically type words as they
arc dictated TO !, by the human
voice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09
25, 900 Children
. Are Taking Tests

approximately $4,000 Seattle school
children. In grades from tho third to
tho eighth. are being given standard
arithmetic tests wednesday end
Thursday. The tests are designed 20
reveal possible weaknesses In meth.
DDS Of teaching the study.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-09

1T could be tchoe lot ioorse, decides Orlando l.. Aanes
"eVen il AM 1000 miles from home" Lando and his
fractured spine expect 10 hang around the Seattle General
hospital for several months yet aud he Is considering the
relative attractions Of Rupert of Hentzau and ~ PAYS to
Smile" On the recommendation Of Miss Harriet Letteh Of
the Seattle Public Library Hospital service no compromises
by taking BOTH
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lUBERcOL OsIs. RatuMAIISM. PRNaTE DISEASES, EIC.


confidential RA|KC WAstI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
PROGRAM HEADS FOR MEET HERE

Sidney W. Lee, president of the Buff falo Rock company, is general chair man of the Alabama Merchants con- vention program this year, with w.. c. Phillips, vice chairman. .S1 sot t Others whose active work insures the success of the meetings are the follow ling committeeman
 Baseball Committee-G George Bell Bynder, chairman; J. G. Shaw, H. M. Beck, c. c. Knight.
 Theatre Committee-L. M. Collins, chairman; J. B. Hill, c. A. Craven, F. L. Martin, LeGrande Wilson, H. Berlin, George Grammas, D. H. Nun nally.
 Barbecue Committee-C. A. Jones, chairman; B. P. Allen, J. B. Rogers, W. F. Donovan, T. Nj. Mcclellan, Paul H. Earle, R. D, Burnett.
 Contest and Program Committee at East Lake park c. F. Noland, chair man; o. P. Witte, M. H. Schwartz, J. Frank Watson, J. A. Plumbers, Mur- ray Brown.
 Cascade Plunge Committee-M. N. Kronenberg, chairman; F. J. Ridout, J. Chap Hodges, Stanley Knecht, c. A. Jones, Jr.
 Reception Committee-B. H. Harts- field, chairman ]; William K. Mabry, II. F. Patterson, B. W. Wilkerson, NJ. Silverfield, Ernest Redd, Morris Karp- eles, Bill Whited, J. W. Wood, Howard Yielding, Ben Crabbe. Registration Committee = R. c. Thompson, chairman; Charles F. Abrams. Transportation Committee-F. M. Jackson, Jr., chairman; I. Jaffee, R. T. | Stevens.
 Publicity Committee-w. A. Cnrrie, chairman; J. c. Odell, William Given, Harry Todd, NJ. Band. Finance Committee-Walter c. Phil lips, chairman; M. V. Millsap, vice president; R. A. Porter, treasurer J. D. Keith, c. c. Blackwell, Wade Wood, Sol Fellheimer,
 Executive Committee Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers associa- ttion), J. E. Keith, president; c. c. Blackwell, J. c. Odell, George Johnston, R. c. Thompson, o. l.. Bunn, treasurer ; c. F. Yarn, secretary. .s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
MENU WILL VARY
 FROMBALL
 TOBATHING SHOW
Three Days Of COnven- Ition And Feting Are
 Planned

Convention progam of the Alabama Merchants' association is perhaps the most lavish and best balanced ever shaped by the Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers association, annual sponsors of the meetings. It runs from a baseball game to a bathing review with enough varied features between to satiate the tastes of the most exacting.
 Official program follows in detail:
 Tuesday
 8 80 A. M.-Registration of meN chants and their families at convention headquarters, Chamber of Commerce au- ditorium, First avenue and Nineteenth street, second floor. Official badge, cou- pon books and credentials admitting you to all the courtesies of the convention will be given you when registering. Be sure that the stub of your automobile coupon is deposited in the metal box at the registration booth.
 3 P. M.-Southern league baseball game, Birmingham vs. Nashville, Rick wood park. Present coupon at box of flee, Redwood park, and grandstand seat will be assigned you. Do not de- tach coupon from book. Should it rain your rain check will be good for Thurs day afternono game-tickets not good for any other day and 'rainA checks" good only for Thursday. Take street cars marked Baseball" Nineteenth street and First avenue. Game is scheduled for 80 D. m., but be on hand at 3 p. m sharp so that better seats may be your pleasure.
 7:45 P. M.-Theatre party, Phillips High schooN auditorium, Twenty third and Twenty fourth streets, Seventh and Eighth avenues. Present coupon at door as it entities you to the cash at- tendance prizes.
 7:30 P. M.-Orchestra, selections.
 7:45 P. M.-Convention called to ord CT by general chairman, Sidney W. Ice.
 TAT F. M.-Invocatien by Rev. w. R. Hendrix.
 7:50 P. M.--Address of welcome by general chairman, Sidney W. Lee.
 8 P. M.-Presentation of keys, Con- missioner William l.. Harrison.
 S:10 P. M.-Welcome, o. l.. Bum, secretary manager, Birmingham Cham Der of Commerce; orchestra, selections.
 $40 P. M.-Introductiop of Lee Hicks, president, Alabama Merchants association 1; introduction of officials, Alabama Merchants association.
 9:35 P. M-Princi. .,al address, Dr. Gus W. Dyer, of Vanderbilt university, and the National Manufacturers asso- citation, Business Economies
 9:15 P. M.-Appointment of commit tees.
 9:30 P. M.-First National photo drama. "The Bright Shawl" Orchestra selections.
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feet jingling.
 The travelling representatives of your hosts listed on. the back of the pro gran) will be in Birmingham for the convention. Recognize them by the .'Glad-Hand Badge"--they are at your disposal. A reception committee of 100 is also atsyour service.
 Refund of railroad fare, both ways, will be made by the secretary of the Wholesale Merchants and Manufac- turers' association, Chamber of Com merce headquarters, to all merchants complying with the regular rules and regulations, i. e., when you live within 100 miles of Birmingham, $500 worth of merchandise must be purchased; if over 100 miles and within 200 miles. $750 worth of merchandise must be bought; and if over 200 miles and within 300 miles $1 900 worth of pur- chases must be made. Purchases must be made from members of the Whole sale Merchants and Manufacturers as- sociation. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
10000 INVITED TO ATTEND MEET President J. L. Hicks Urges Merchants To
 Visit City

Over 10000 invitations to the eighth annual convention of the Alabama Mer- chants association have been mailed from Chamber of Commerce headquar- ters during the past few weeks.
 The invitation, signed byJ l.. Hicks, president of the organization runs:
 Fellow Merchants:
 "As legitimate merchant you are in- vited to attend this occasion and take part in the good things that are in store for us. As guests of the Whole sale Merchants and Manufacturers as- sociation of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce we are assured of a good dime. Those of you who have attended previous conventions are thoroughly fla miliar with the kind of homage our Bir- mingham friends extend our associates. There is no registration fee, or any charge made for your attendance.
 ."Once each year it is our distinct privilege to meet in, body and ex- change the glad tidings we have accu- mulated since our last meeting.
 ''Fraternally yours,
 "J. l.. HICKS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
10 80 P. M.-Award of attendance prizes-Ten $5 bills.
 10 :45 P. M.-Adjournment.
Weillfgeday

"Wednesday
 The morning is left open so that you may visit your hosts shown on the back of this program, who extend you q cor dial invitation to view their wares and make yourself at home.
 3:15 F. M.-Special street cars leave Eighteenth street and First avenue and East Lake park.
 LOO P. M.-Contests, East Lake park. (Register for the following con tests at the Contest Booth" located on the premises at East Lake park
 Fat mems race, over a designated course, 200 pounds and better. First prize, $10: second prize, 50. Egg and spoon race, over designated course. First prize, $10; second
 Horseshoe pitching contest. First prize, SIG; second prize, $5. M
 Tug of war, wining contestants, smofses for the crowd.
 Fiddlerss contest. First prize, $16 ; second prize, $10. Contest for mer- chants only.
 old southern barbecue, 8 80 p. m., at the barbecue grounds across the lake.
 Music by Alabama Boys Industrial band.
 Thursday 10:16 A. M.-1Busipess session, Chamber of Commerce auditorium. You are expected. to attend this important business meeting. Officers and direc. tors for the coming year will be elected and reports of committees submitted.
 200 P. M.--The afternoon is left for your discretion-visiting your friends and relatives and talking things OCT with your business associates. j ZOO P. M.-Special street cars leave Eighteenth street and First ave nue and convention headquarters at [ D. m. sharp, to take you to Cascade Plunge amusement park. Gorgeous bathing beauty festival beautiful ladies, Hawaiian dancer, stunts, enter tainment and awarding of Chevrolet touring car. Have you entered? Prizes as follows:
 ' 80 P. M.-Men's diving contest. First prize, $15 {: second prize, $6; third prize, .$S.
 7:50 P. M.-Men,s swimming race First prize, $10; secoEd prize, $5; third
 8 :oo P, M.-Bathing beauty revue First prize, $50; second prize, $25 third prize, $10; fourth prize, $S; fifth prize, $5; sixth prize, $5; seventh prize $5; eighth prize, $5.
 9 :00 P. M.--Ladies' diving contest First prize, $15; second prize, $5; third prize, $2. r.
 9:20 P. M.-Ladies' swimming race First prize, $10; second prize, $5; third prize, $3.
 9:30 P. M.-Most graceful lady, swim. mer First prize, $1O; best lady float CT, $5. Awarding of Chevrolet tour. ing car.
 10 200 P. M.-Grand finale convention ball, Carcade Plunge amusement park ball room. Music that will keep your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
REVIVAL CONCLUDED

HALEYvILLE, Ala, Aug. B. Especial. )-The, protracted meeting which has been in progress at the Pres byterian church for several days came to an end Friday with che evening service. Rev. A. Q. Smith, of Pinson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
ogru Of Entertainment Arranged For Reaile1s Day Session

Rio Grande valley of southwest Texa' on a tour of inspection. They are mak ing the trip by automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

consisting of William Bonds, W. T.
 Williams, John Finley and Abe Will Hams, are spending this week in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

which was we'll attended, proved very interesting and helpful. s
 A party of Winston county people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24

assisted by the pastor, Rev. NJ. NJ. Crow, conducted the meeting. The church was revived and the meeting,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-24
AMENDMENT REJECTED

RALEIGH, N. o., Aug. 23.-Ihe proposed child labor amendment to the federal constitution was rejected by the North Carolina legislature to- night when the lower house, by viva vice vote, adopted a resolution refus- ing to ratify 1t. The resolution pre- viously had been passed by the Senate.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-22

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