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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

been no new blast furnace plants built in the south. It is true that existing plants have been remodeled, and in a number of instances the annual ton mage per- furnace has been increased, and, on the other hand, the southern iron masters have Improved their methods of mining and preparation of their raw materials and have made great strides in operations and in fur mace practice. A large portion of the coal has to be washed before coking, and in underground mining each year sees. material carried further from the pit mouth or tipple, and 1t necessarily follows that the mining costs increase. The figures of approximately $1O and less of a decade ago for producing iron per cent, and the general level of man. ufacturing costs will continue to be on a comparatively higher plane.
 While tbe old law of supply and de- mand must always regulate the market value of materials and labor, it must be remembered that this country has and of living conditions. We may no longer look for cheap labor and low costs of sustenance. Transportation is HOW SO py dSCh cies hat special rate making such as used to be the practice is no longer tolerated. and transportation rates must bear their relation to the cost of service.
 We must today consider that to a large extent all factors which make up the cost of producing pig iron have been liquidated to a plane comparable with pre-war values, considering changed conditions. The notable ex- ception to this is transportation costs, but until the railroads are able further to lesson their cost of service by great CT economies in operation we cannot look for much relief from that stand point. Every item that finally goes into the manufacture of iron has a higher market value today ,than it had a decade ago.
 But in considering the conditions which affect the cost of manufacturing pig iron in various districts, improve ments from the engineering standpoint must not be overlooked. Remodeling of blast furnace plants. in some cases representing complete rebuilding, with a consequent higher output per day, has materially affected operating costs, which should be downward. Improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

'Some of the beauty secrets which we have brought to America from the Russian Court are wonderful" says a former countess, who is now owner of beauty parlor in New York. Take, for instance, the method by which they remove tan, discolora ton and other after effects of sunburn.
 First the skin is steamed with a few hot towels, then lightly massaged with a good cold cream. This brings out any inflammation, helps to pre- pare the superficial skin for the bleach ing cream. But great care should be used in selecting the proper cream for this delicate work"
 The famous creation known as Beauty Bleach, which bears the we'll known Black and White label is prov ing to be the most satisfactory freckle and blemish remover in connection with this method, for the reason that 1t only bleaches out and removes dis cOlorations from the scarf skin and never goes below it as liquid prepa- rations do, thereby causing inflamma- ton or irritation and doing more harm than good.
 On account of its low popular price oG 90 cents, Black and White Beauty Aleacb is becoming more popular every month. The Cold Cream, which bears the Black and White label can be had in liberal 25c jars as well as tAe 60c jar, which contains nearly three times as much as the small size.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
l ORATORS CONTEST
 TO COVER NATION
Alabama High School Boys Ex-
 pected To Participate

Plans for participation by Alabama high school students in the National Oratorical contest, to be held June ( in Washington when President Cool idge will preside and members of the United States Supreme court will act Jas judges, were outlined to the Ex' change club of Birmingham Monday by o. J. Sharp, of North Carolina.
 Mir. Sharp decla ted that prepara. tions are new being perfected whereby high school students throughout the country will participate in the contest nj several sections f their respective states. the winners it turn to partici pate in state contestk. State winners will then appear in zone contests. after which seven zone representatives will compete for national prizes of $3,50O $1 ,000 and $500.
 Representative newspapers in all parts of the United States are coop erating in the plan. Mir. Sharp is now negotiating with The Age Herald which probably will be chosen as the Ala bama medium through which publicity will be had in this state.
 The state elimination contest is ex pected to be held in Birmingham or April II, when a valuable prize will bt given to the winner, Mir. Sharp said.
 Ladies night was announced as Feb ruary 12 in the ballroom of the Tut wiler. Edward Ames was named chair man of the committee in charge of ar engagements. He will be assisted by A. A. Adams, Jr.. W. T. Warren ant Dr. John w. Simpson.
 The attendance prize. Nah Jong, set, was won by H. B. Bradley ant presented by Dr, Allen IIoehr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
FORMER CONGRESSMAN Robert J. Bulkley Says Girl Re- fused Offers To Provide For Her

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 2S.- Former Congressman Robert J. Bulkely of Cleveland today issued the following statement regarding charges in a suit filed by Miss Dixie Leonard of Algiers, La. to recover $1, ,OOO, 900 from the es- tate of his mother:
 Miss Leonard was for some years a companion to my mother, but in 1919 her physical and mental condition be- came such that her presence was detri- mental to my mothers health and peace of mind. Miss Leonard was treated by Dr. Blakeslee of New York and her re- moval from New York to her mother home in Algiers, La.. was determined upon pursuant to Dr. Blakeslee's advice, and was accomplished solely for her own good and had no connection what ever with any matter pertaining to my mothers will. Miss Leonard has refused to live at her mothers home, where she has always been welcome, and has repeatedly refused offers from my brother and myself to provide for her in an adequate manner and for more than a year has been threatening to commence this unpleasant litiga tion. During this time her attorney has at all times been advised that Mir. Little ton would be authorized to accept serv- ice in our behalf whenever he wanted to commence action, but he has pre- ferred to hold the matter in abeyance and has kept secret the subject matter of the present suit, which l am advised was filed last October, in the hope of securing from us settlement which we have not regarded as justified"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
BIJLKLEYS DENY
 DRUGGDNG GIRL
Characterize Charges Of Dixie Leonard In $1,QOO,0O0 Suit
 As Ridiculous

NEW YORK, Jan. Discharges that Miss Dixie.-Leonard of Algiers, La, who has filed suit to recover $1 ,00O, 600 from the estate of Mrs. Robert John Bnlkley of Cleveland, Ohio, had been drugged and kidnapped by two New York physicians in an effort to prevent here from being with Mrs. Bulkley before the latter's death, were characterized as nonsense today by counsel for the Bulkely heirs.
 Counsel for Dr. George A. Blakeslee, one 'of the defendants, said trial of the case would show that all the persons mentioned were free from any just complaint. Dr. Arthur l.. sherman. the other physician named, said he had not heard of the suit.
 Miss Leonard charges that Mrs. adopted her and promised tc give her one-third of her estate.
 Through a conspiracy of other heirs. she alleges Mrs. Bulkely was unduly influenced in disposing of her property SO that Miss Leonard received a be- quest of only $1 ,0O0 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
DINSMORE SEEKS
 WAYS AND MEANS
Potential President Takes Up
 Transportation Topic

NJ. A. Dinsmore, candidate for Presi dent, wants to know who sent him a campaign check without Signing it.
 Tt looks to me like the work of Commissioner w. E. Dickson" he said at the city hall Monday, where he handed out envelopes addressed to him at P. o. Box 1S1.
 All commissioners-lnc Presi- dent D. E. McLendon, received enye- lopes. None had responded, not even the president, up to midnight.
 Contributions are coming in daily Dinsmore told Commissioner w. L. Harrison, "and it now is assured that 1 will be able to make tour of the state during the campaign. 3ut I cant cash unsigned checks
 Harrison asked Dinsmore if there was a minimum for individual contri buttons.
 There is certainly no maximum. came back the opponent of Senator Os. car Underwood and l.. B. Musgrove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
APPEALS TO FARMERS LaFOllette Group Wants Them TC Show Interest In Legislation

ASHINETON. Jan. 2S.-The La Toilette group in the Senate today ap- pealed to American farmers to show constructive interest in measures pend ing before Congress for their relief
 In q manifesto addressed to Farmers of the Northwest nine progressives stated their inability to legislate wisely on farm reli f matters with guidance from the farmers themselves
 They called on the farmers to hold old time precinct meetings in their To-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
practice and more careful study, par. ticnla rlv nf fupl consnmntinn hauf

practice and more careful study, par ticularly of fuel consumption, have brought about great reductions in the ratio of coke to iron produced: It may be safely asserted that changed condi- tions, particularly with respect to the general raising of the level of freight rates, have stimulated the furnace man. agers to economies which had not pre- viously been considered necessary hence the well fitting application of the old adage that it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.
 The consumers of iron must not take too seriously temporary conditions caused by overproduction. resulting in prices which do not bear the proper re- lation to manufacturing costs. This state of affairs has prevailed and will always maintain until production and demand are balanced. but both the present and future outlook of this coun- try do not point to return of pre-war conditions, with their consequent bear ing on costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
SCOUTS NOT POLICEMEN
Boys Assisting To Educate Public In
 Traffic, Only Duty

Boy Scouts will direct pedestrian traffic in downtown Bir:a,ngham every Saturday this year and on other school holidays. Capt. w. W. Brent of the police traffic squad announced Monday.
 "The boys did so well last Saturday that we have decided tu continue ac- ccpting Their assistance in our educa- tional campaign for traffic observance,' " he said.
 The Scouts will not bc policemen in any sense of the word. hut will act as traffic aids in the educational cam paign, Captain Brent said. ralities, adopt resolutions stAtiDg clear ly what legislative relief they desire, sign petition and forward them to Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

These business ideals are made possible when you buy in the St. Louis market St. Louis is the largest open-stock market in the country. You see your order made up as you make selections from up-to-th minute goods and pat terms The quick delivery by St. Louis package car system is almost like taking the goods home with you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

Canned huckleberries make quite as delicious pie as the fresh fruit. but when you put in the sugar add little salt and pepper to take away that flat taste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
AMERICAN GIRLS ARE GETTING BENEFITS OF
 RUSSIAN SECRETS

"Her brow was like the snowdrift. Her throat was as the swans. And her face was cen the fairest That e'er the sun shone on."
 Annie Laurie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29

More than 200 package cars with ess-than-. carload shipments leave St. Louis every night for points throughout the St. Louis trade zone. This enables you to quickly repenish your stock when lines run low or when quick action is essary to meet charging conditions. You can operate on less capital and keep your stocl, turning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-29
Mr. Merchant St. Louis Gives Quick Delivery
 Of 1924 Spring Stocks

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The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-08-23
THE CALL OF THE. NORTH
Mccarthy Weekly News

Mccarthy Weekly News lis the spri of Alaska that is calling mo to night
 I dream in New York City, where the lights are shining bri@h1, And .ci z 10 see the rugged coast and snow car,cd rcaks on i9h: O., take me to Alaska! Take me back before die can see the coast range gHstino, crowned with everlasting snow can hear the river roaring. in the val ley. far below. I can feel the Cool of evening, as the sun sinks out of sight, 'Tis the spirit of Alaska that is calling me. tonight.
 can hear the wind assigning through the tree tops, dark and tall, i can hear the wolves a-caIling, as they band up in the fall.
 Well know their every action as they vanish out of sight;
 Tis the spirit of Alaska that is calling me. tonight.
 I can rear the city calling and know the madding throng; As I watch the toii-worn faces of the people. pass along;
 But the Spirit of Alaska-the Aurora's changing light
 Are calling me to leave New York; for my nothern home tonight.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-08-23
HOW EXPLOS ON ON JT.S.S.
 MISSISSIPPI PIOCCUREED

Whie engaged in target practice off San Pedro; C. ifornIa. on the afternoon of JnnG 12 an pxpio sIon occurred in the number Z turret of the IT.S.S. Mississippi. killing forty five and injuring score The vessel at olce nalv for port and when inside DO, limits second explosion occur firing a second gun The sh0j from this gun barely missing the tae liner Yale, which was leaving port. Various explanations of the di~1stel have been nude regurd ing 1t. The Naval journal glv the following version:
 The vessel was firing at long range battle practice. The guns have onl y an elevation of 150 giv- ing them a very short range. It is said, that to tive normal range the ship was trimmed to one side, this gave the vessel a list of a number of degrees, giving the guns lhe right elevation, this movement it is believed, causeda short cir2':+ in the electrical f:'' ing machanj>m, which allowed the gun to b" fired without the brt ecn being closed. The second gun was fired through the COT tact of the nand of A dead officer firing the charge. These are the true Statemtn)
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-08-23

BOOST ALASKA
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
BIG AMOUNT SPENT
FOR NEW BUILDINGS

The annual report of e. G. Hunt,
building inspector, submitted to the
city council, states that the total val
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
HISTORY A LA sEee.

Mr.. Begg of Ohio. The gentleman
from Oklahoma, my good friend How
ard, said one of the reasons why the
farmers were in bad condition was
because of the exorbitant freight
rates. God knows the freight rates
are high enough, but why are they
high? They are high because the
Democratic administration operated
the railroads and made direct gifts to
the men working on the railroads
without their asking it, and Mr.. Nc
Adoo, the man you have to swallow
as your standard bearer this time, is
the very man who called them in and
said, Go back home and organize
your men and come down and I viii
raise your wages. From a Deate in
the House on Industrial Conditions.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

west OF the Mississippi and is now
filling engagements on tour that ex-
tends more than 10000 miles.
The orchestra will give two con-
certs In Aberdeen on Wednesday.
January %. a matinee at $3.50, when
something like a popular program is
planned which is expected to interest
the school children and students Of
the city, and an evening performance
at S:15.
The orchestra is directed by N. De
Rubertis, and at the matinee will be
assisted by Delssohn Conway, his
principal cellist, while Lisa Roma, a
soprano who has been enthusiastical-
ly received by the critics in New
York, and Margaret Fowler Forbes, a
new violinist, will be the. soloists at
the evening concert.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
FIFTY KILLED IN
JAPANESE QUAKE

Tokio.-Fifty persons are believed
to have been killed in Toxic, Yoko-
hama and the outside districts in Mon
days earthquake, while many persons
were injured. No casualties among
foreigners have been reported.
The earthquake which rocked Toxic
and vicinity Monday morning, the first
heavy tremblor since the disastrous
commissions of last September, oc-
CURED at 5;45 o'clock. The shock
approached those of September in
intensity, but was comparatively brief
in duration.
The Imperial hotel, filled with
American travellers, many here a. q
result Of reconstruction necessitated
by the September catastrophe, quickly
emptied as the hosiery trembled and
shook during the earth shocks. A
near panic ensued as the guests rush
cd for safety outside the structure.
No casualties were reported. however.
Except for windows smashed By
the ahOck. nlastar ahakan. frnm. the
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

and referred TO the council acting as
a committee Of the whole. Theaters
require firemen stationed in the lob
bies or in galleries and to lessen the
demand for firemen was the reason
given for presenting the ordinance.
A number Of property owners petit
toned the council for the placing Of
sidewalks on the Aberdeen portion Of
Simpson avenue. Some Of the eoun-
ell favored the improvement, and
resolution to that effect was ordered.
Councilman Phillips also made a plea
for the renewal OF sidewalks in South
Aberdeen which suffered considerable
damage during the high tides this
winter
Acceptance Of the contract lighting
system was put over for a week.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
DIVIDED SESSION FAVORED
Severance Tax on Timber Il Also
Advocated

Severance Tax On Timber IL Also
Advocated.
Salem. ORA divided session of
the Oregon legislature to the end that
proposed laws may receive more care.
full consideration than under the pres.
emit system was advocated in a resolu-
tion adopted at the closing session Of
the annual convention Of county
judges and commissioners here.
1t was proposed by the convention
that the legislature should meet for
ten days to receive bills and then ad
journ for a period Of at least 30 days.
The final session would be devoted to
consideration Of the proposed meas
ures introduced.
In another resolution the judges
and commissioners recommended that
a bill be initiated and placed upon the
ballot to be voted on at the November
election providing for q severance tag
on timber in this state. The rate of
taxation. under the resolution, was
fixed at not less than 81 for 1000 feet.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
MANAGER NYE BOOKS
KANSAS ORCHESTRA
Little Symphony Will Give Two Con-
certs at the Grand Wednesday,
January %.

Lovers Of orchestral music in Aber-
deem will be interested in the an
nouncement of the approaching visit
to the city of the Kansas City Little
Symphony orchestra. This organiza-
ton of rs artists has been three years
in existence, and in that short space
Of time has built UP an enviable rep
utation. 1t has appeared wit htremen-
dous success in virtually every state
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

inland Empire Would Exact ReprIsaI.
Portland, Or. = Complete severance
Of business connections between COM
munities Of the Inland Empire and
Portland has been urged in resolutions
passed by commercial clubs and farm
declarations of Walla Walla, Wash,
Moscow, Idaho, and Pendleton, Or.
Advice of this drastic action was re-
ceived by the Portland chamber of
commerce as a result OF the resolu-
ton adopted last week in opposition
to the American Wheatgrowers' ex-
port plan.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
Ladies! Darken
Your Gray Hair
Use orandma's Sage Tea and Sulphur
Recipe and Nobody Will Know


The use OF Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to it's natural
color dates back to grandmother's
time. She used It to keep her hair
beautifully dark, glossy and attractive.
Whenever her hair took on that dull,
faded or streaked appearance, this
simple mixture was applied with won.
derful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out-Df-date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for bottle of "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you
VIII get this famous old preparation,
improved by the addition Of other in
gradients, which can be depended up-
on to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says It darkens the hair so naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell II has
been applied. You simply dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking ere
strand at a time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears, and after an
other application or two, it becomes
beautifully dark and glossy.-Adv.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
PHONE COMPANY IS
GIVEN FRANCHISE

The city council at the regular
weekly session granted the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph company a
renewal Of their franchise for a five
year period. The company had asked
Tor a twenty-five year franchise some
weeks ago.
An ordinance establishing theatri-
cal zones and prohibiting the con-
struction Of new theaters except on
the basis of one theater for each
$500 population of the city, was read
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

walls and tIles from the roof. 10 s.ri.
Gus damage was caused to the In.
perial hotel.
All the serious casualties IN the az
fected district are said to have been
confined to Japanese.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
FEATURE MESSAGES
IN MEXICAN PAPERS

Mexican newspapers are featuring
the messages Of Gompers. Furuseth
and Johnston to the labor movement
of the United States in support Of the
Mexican government urging labor to
aid in the enforcement of the arms
embargo against the rebels. 1t Is re-
ported that the rebels have received
Of arms. some to have been
shipped from Seattle.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

ne of building Improvement of all
kinds during 1923 was s1,144,S4s. A
total OF S31 permits were issued. The
city experienced a great building
boom during the past year and almost
the entire amount spent for buildings
was spent for new structures.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
NOVEMBER EARNINGS
OF ROADS is LARGE

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Class I rail-
roads earned an annual rate of return
Of 4.68 per cent on their tentative val
uation for the month OF November.
In dollars this represents q net profit
of more than sS4, O00, 900 on 1872 Of the
country's largest railroads.
During November. 1922, the same
railroads earned a net profit Of $751;
691. 300.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
ton is reduced in price one
third to one-half and more.
'NOW IS THE TIME TO
BUY A COAT"

January-when winter is at
its coolest and the warmth is
every ones chief concerns
our time to dispose of all win
ter coats and furs in prepara-
ton for a new season.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18
FASHIONS FAVORED
SUITS, PRICED FOR QUICK
DISPOSAL

AT the various low prices
every woman, no matter how
little her budget may be, can
participate and enjoy a new,
fashionable suit at a true bar
gain price = no restrictions,
every one of our large selec-
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

Astoria Masonic Building Flre-swept.
Astoria, Or.-Fire. declared to have
been of incendiary origin. caused prop
erty damage estimated at $4,000 in
the newly completed Masonic temple,
three-story structure that was to
have been dedicated next Saturday.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-01-18

Yes, we cannot vote today, walls the
citizen on election day when an i'm
portant question is up for decision, be-
cause he fails to register.