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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23

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LACKED PROPER VOCABULARY

One reason why the Brtons failed to enjoy those baseball games is that they did not know 'hnW to heckle the hmpires.-Omaha Bee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
THE svefeae M4~I %%iSaRBkSlSl|a;ilIIIl E
Soun For the King.

TVRN MT. Lloyd George in his younger iconoclast days nor MT. Macdonald, the
 -~ former socialist premier, ever went far afield against certain old customs in England, which have survived from the middle ages, are
 in fact distinct feudal institutions and some what amusing in our modern time. For in stance at each coronation in England, the Kings champion receives for his services a golden cup, beautifully wrought and tastefully decorated The kings champion has not a great deal to do. Just before the coronation procession starts from the palace for West minister Abbey, the Champion rides outside the palace grounds, dressed in the medaeval plumes and gear of his exalted office, draws a huge sword and cries in a loud voice: "If there be anyone who should dispute the right of my Lord and Sovereign to receive the crown of Great Britain and Ireland let him advance and I will run him through with my sword" Not a single instance is recorded in history of anyone accepting the challenge An other old custom requires of the primate of the Anglican church, the archbishop of Canter bury, to prepare pot of soup for the king if the latter should order it. The archbishops salary is fixed at fifteen thousand pound ster- ling, but he has never earned it by preparing soup, in so far as the records show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23

THAT'S EASY ADVICE TO FOLLOW
 Don't disturb the politicians who are busy already planning the 1928 campaign; and don't let them disturb you yet.-Boston Tran script.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
Interlocking Interests.


 The directors of Krupp's giant gun fac tories in Germany have presented bill to the British firm of Vickers, Ltd, also armament manufacturers, for payment of percentage on every shell fuse made by the latter during the first three years of the war. It appears that the two firms had an agreement previous to the war whereby Vickers was to pay to the German firm the sum of 6 pence on every shell fuse turned out. The agreement was dated to come to an end in 1917 and Krupp's is now demanding payment of their share of the sale of fuses to the British government for the shooting of German soldiers. It is doubtful if the moneys demanded will be paid, says the Manchester Guardian, Vickers consider the contract came to an end with the outbreak of the war. The case faintly resembles the historical incident of the war of 1873 between Holland and England. An Amsterdam merchant was brought to book for selling arms and munitions to the enemy The cannon balls he sold were used to bom- bard his own country's fleet. When the aristocratic members of the states-general only gently remonstrated with him for his lack of patriotism he replied, Commerce knows no enemies. And if there were money in it, l would order my ships to sail through hell. !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
THE ACE-HERALD


Entered at Birmingham, Ala. post office as sec snd-class matter. act of Congress. March c. 1s73
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
ACKNOWLEDGING CHRISTMAS

ACKNOWLEDGING CHRISTMAS
 %s%
 THAT PAIR OF SUSPENDERS
 The Card He Sent. Its the useful gifts that charm" That has my O. K., too, An extra pair will do no harm, So many thanks to you!
 The Card He Meant. Its the useful gifts that charm," But Heavens since I left the farm I haven't worn 'em. Heed, both genders, Don't ever send a man suspenders!
 THAT FOUNTAIN PEN
 The Card He Sent. Acknowledging your fountain pen Let me say Thanks" and Thanks again ;'' I'll use it when I write to you And try to make that often, too.
 The Card He meant Acknowledging your fountain pen I'll say the darned thing leaks Like all the rest, so now my vest Is daubed with fresh ink streaks. Christmas comes but once a year; Duns and debts are always here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
THAT FOUNTAIN PEN The Card He Sent.

Christmas comes but once a year; Duns and debts are always here.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23

Lacking In Comideration-No doubt pross. cution against the newspapers for publishina income tax returns was precipitated in Id. sponse to what was supposed to be 'publio sentiment" but the swift disposition of tho first test case in favor of the newspaper leads to wonder why the proposition was not given more careful consideration at the outset.- Selma Times-Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-23
Why Men Work
By DR. FRANK CRANE

IN PROPORTION as man is a true man
 he is servant. The biggest word in the dictionary is Duty. The divinest of verbs
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING

The regular weekly luncheon of the Seward Chamber of Commerce was held today noon at the Seward Grill. After due justice had been done to a bountiful repast President Hinde call ed the meeting to order Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Communications read and necessary action taken.
 tions received was letter from Dele gate Sutherland, regarding the inves- tigation by Secretary Denby of reas- ons for closing the Seward radio sta tion.
 A communication was received by the Chamber from Gov. Scott c Bone, explaining his action in having a rev enue cutter stationed at all seasons in these waters. The governor stated that he had been informed from pro per authorities at Washington that the coast guard cutter Unalga, now un- dergoing repairs in dry dock, would be available about the middle of the present.
 A wire regarding the endorsement of the White Bill, H. R. SAY, received l from the Seattle Chamber of Com merce was laid over until copy of the bill or more accurate information could be received.
 I The committee instructed to pre- ! pare data for a circular being issued reported and presented for the bene. fit of the Chamber a draft of the pro posed Seward write-up. which was ac: cepted without reservation, the length of article to be governed by space available.
 A finance committee composed oi ! Messrs. Swetmann, Urbach and Flick finger was appointer by the chair te pass upon all bills presented to the chamber before payment. l All bills were read and approved. MT. w. B. Lawing, of Mile 23, Kena Lake district, was present as gues : of the Chamber
 | The next regular meeting of tht chamber will be held Tuesday, Janu ary 15. -J. F. H.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08
JOiHT INSTALLATION
 INTEREST ING AFFAIR

Joint installation of the Odd Fellow and Rebehak lodges was held in the local hall last evening, large crowd being present A. H. Thoday acted as District Grand Deputy, the impress sive installation ceremony being con- ducted in pleasing manner. Follow . ing installation exercises a luncheon, composed of coffee, sandwiches, cake and pickles was served the assembled members. The following officers took their seats for the coming year
 For the Rebekahs-
 Noble Grand Edith Thoday, Vice Grand Helga Rosness; Chaplain, Ra- 1 chel Crawford; Conductor, Margaret | Mcintosh; Warden, karence Johnson j; Inside Guardian, Julia Arentsen; Out i side Guard. John Colberg; R. s. N. G. Carrie Dykstra; L. s. N. G., Pete Pe- l tersen; R. s. V. G., Alice Selby; l.. V. G., Christiania Rossness; Treasur- CT, Marie Osbo.
 For the Odd Fellows
 N. G., Frank Logerquist; V G., Ed ward Kennedy; Secretary, Charles l Lechner; Treasurer, Peter H. Peter son; Trustee, c. NJ. Brosius; Warden, 1 Thorwald Osbo; Conductor, Wm. An rig; R. s. to N G., Gust Peterson; L. s. to N. G. Leonard Arntsen R. $. to V. G., Henry Frost; L. $. to " G Henry Koford; inner Guard Ingwald 1 Jacobsen; Outer Guard, Fred Martin ides; Chaplain, John Colberg; R. s. l Sup, Oscar Hoagland; L. s. Sup, Al bert Colberg.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08
KARL THEILE MAKING POOR
 TIME ON TRIP TO INTERIOR

Light snowfall resulting in poor trails is hampering trail traffic in the interior. Secretary Karl Theile, who is covering most of the lower Yukon and Kuskokwim district on Territorial business, has been badly hampered on his trip. Owing to the condition ot the trails he was forced to cancel the trip from McGrath to Ophir, Tokotna and Iditarod.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

MT. and Mrs. Alex Mcdonald who left for Seattle last night on the Northwestern, are en route to Seat tie, where Mrs. Mcdonald will go on to San Diego for several months wis it, while MT. Mcdonald will return on one of the next boats.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Capt Jack Finnegan of the Cold Bay oil district, was Seward visitor over Sunday. He will leave on the Starr for Kanatak to look after his extensive interests.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

D. B. Rose and wife of Ancohraga have engaged reservations on the steamship Alaska. MT. Rose until re gently was assistant transportation superintendent for the Alaska rail. way.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

NOTICE-Will party who took by mistake pair of rubbers with red lining from A. B. Hall Monday eve please return same to Ellsworth $ and get their own. St
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Advertisers desiring changes in ads are requested to get same in a day ahead of desired time for change in order to relieve pressure in our com posing room.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Big Mike" Sullivan of Cordova who recently was assigned to special work on the Alaska railroad has gone to Nenana and Fairbanks
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

, s. Bunos of Anchorage was an out going passenger on the Northwestern last night en route for Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

w. B. Lawing, of Lawing postoffice, Mile 23, arrived in town today and is renewing acquaintances.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

One thousand first class snaves re- ceived on the Northwestern. The o. K Barber Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

FOR RENT-Furnished house, S., rooms and bath, furnace. See Dough rety. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

I. T. Harstead, an Anchorage assay CT and engineer, took passage on the Northwestern for Seattle
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Dry Cleaning uore at Jordan's Va ct Service. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08
RACE WITH REATH TO SAVE ,.
 LIFE OF olQ TRAPPER

With creakiIng snoYahoea @ lYy . strain1i4l6 strain l muscles and 1, pa2Rtipg ply92 dQg taamHys Fl tKo aafiYas sacsa Kttk ldsaths frYYman frYYmane the Tsaiina river to chitina last week. in
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

FOR SALE-At a sacrifice, six rooms and bath; see Dougherly. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

fe +dN9 Y lF tF s'FE - II ENN1 F1F" an attempt to save the life of Perry Darce. an old trapper and prospector, suddenly taken down with appendici7 tis. Darce and his partner. Archie McAlpine. have . trap line on the old Nelchina trail. about forty miles up ths Tazlina. IiyeE. Whe9 Dases vas taken III MeAlpine \ M Mp realizing !sa!p that hs
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Brown & Hawkins Corp. w1n supply your winter footwear and clothing wants,
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Picture Framing, 60 different mould inas to choose from. Developing and Printing, Brunswick Photographs, 1t |ths Alaska shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

FOR RENT-Furnished flat; four rooms and bath See Dougherty. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

AMERICAN LEGION MEETING
 American Legion Meeting Tuesday night at Legion headquarters.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Eastman Kodaks, Seward Drug Co. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08
LlSTEisl

Everybody is doing It now! What? The Turkey Trot to Dryden's Grocery, Why? Because the prices are right, the more sales. the lower the prices, his stock is small and fresh on every boat. Service day or night. Fox tr0t delivery. Phone Madison 6z. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Newest styles in Overcoata. At UT bach's. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

could never pull the aged man by sled to help in time to save his life, start
 ed for assistance. Upon his arrival at Tazlina Wilson Miller and two h. dians took the back trail. Miller gave
 out and the natives pushed on. An auto and and a doctor were sent to the
 scene.
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Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

Ice creepers at J. L. Graefs. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-08

IVA aOt 0CAAvS4Js
 Phone Madison 6z.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
Musical Comedy +
Plans Being Made,

/ Work on the American Legion
Musical Comedy is progressing rapid
ly, and the casting has almost been
completed by Ward Baldwin and Leon
Luscher who are in charge of the pro-
duction. Many old-time favorites as
well as many new ones will be listed
among the members of the company
For comedians alone the cast con-
tains such favorites and stars as Lyn-
dahl Root and Earl Powers, ably as
sisted by Stanley Golden, Rex Miller
John Murset and others. The re
mainder of the cast is. being chosen
on the same large scale.
Great effort is being put forth To
give the stage new and novel ap-
pearance. 1t is planned to use an en-
tirely new set. of drops together with
many new and original lighting eff
fects. Edward Duncan is in charge.
Mike Lauterbach, the veteran bands
man, has charge of the music, assist
ed by Miss Giebler, and Miss Thue
Mrs. George Grapp will serve as Prima
Donna to the production, while Max
Treu and Roy Battenschlag are male
soloists.
Ralph Nelson has charge Of the
dramatic skit to be used. The choice
of the selection has not been definite
~ decided as yet.
Leo O'Hara, Parker Sanders and
Leigh Winter are the members of the
American Legion Committee acting
with Mr.. Baldwin and Mr.. Luscher in
staging the production. Chorus drills
and rehearsals are being held daily
and the show is rapidly rounding into
shape. Publicity Director.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23

Hans Mo, for twenty years presi-
dent of the State Bank of Sleepy
Eye and whose position will soon be
filled by the new president George
Berkner, informs us this week that
he will enter the insurance business
in this city as soon as he can find a
suitable location. Mr.. Mo has been
writing Insurance, for many years
and knows the business thoroughly
He will represent several vf the larg-
est concerns and wiI-,withput -aues-
ton make a4s1ccess of his new ven,
ture.-Sleepy Eye Dispatch.
A modern bungalow, five rooms and
a bath, is being constructed in the
office of the local l.. P. Dolliff yards
on a scale of one inch to the foot.
Joe Berger and Ed. Fell are the car
penters. The house contains broom
closet, all doors and windows are the
exact miniature of the larger size, the
doors even swinging on hinges. Joe
Holmbar will decorate the interior
and paint the exterior, after which
electric lights will be placed within
and the building put on display
Morton Enterprise.
Sonny Steele, the little son of MI
and Mrs. Walter Steele of Beaver,
was badly scalded Monday afternoon
when he fell backwards into tub of
hot water. Sonny was outside watch
ing his. father and uncle do some
butchering when the accident occur
red-Morton Enterprise.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dornfeld moved
their household goods from the farm
near Beaver Wednesday of last week
and now are residents of Morton, max
ing their home in the apartment in
the Chas. Ewert residence.-Morton
Enterprise.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
Church news
ano notes
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Paul L. Grove, Minister.


Paul L. Grove, Minister.
The value of our Nursery as a
drawing card was demonstrated last
Sunday morning, when, in spite of
severely cold weather, thirteen young
children were brought to the services
by their parents. The Kum-Join-Us
Class is doing wonderful service
here.
The Communion Service on Sunday
morning was participated in by prac-
tically the entire congregation, and
was much enhanced by the assistance
of DIR. L. H. Woodwork.
Prayer Meeting will be held on
Thursday night as usual, subject, the
42nd and 43rd Psalms. Look them
over, please.
Next Sunday morning the Pastor
will discuss the Box Peace Plan. No
Christian patriot can afford to over
look this plan, upon which the senti-
ment of America must express itself.
Sunday night, "WHY SOME PRAY
Frs ARE UNANSWERED" will be
the subject. Our Hub Glee Club will
sing for us.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
sore;on Advertising Representing
1 THE AMERICANA PRESS ASSOClA IlON
\ = \ X X X X X
. City and County. :

J.F. Steff of Clements was cali
er here Monday.
J. S. Gunelson of Belview transact
ed business here Monday.
Fred Housman of Vesta was Fri
day caller in Redwood Falls.
DR.. w. A. Brand went to Minneapo-
lis for short visit with his family.
F. L. French of Owatonna was a
weekend business caller in Redwood
Falls.
N. H. Nupson of st. Paul was a
weekend visitor at the j. A. Johnson
home.
w. F. Cannot of Clements was a
Monday business caller in Redwood
Falls.
Miss Jeanette Barber returned Fri
day from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
Ira Rogers.
D. R. McCorquodale Of Delhi was
caller Monday afternoon in Red
wood Falls.
Fred Pedson of Marietta was a
weekend visitor at his home in Red
wood Falls.
George M. Davis of Morgan was
business caller last Friday in Red
wood Falls.
Mrs. J. j. Farrell was the guest OF
relatives at Fairfax last week from
Monday until Saturday.
Mrs. Ira Rogers and daughter OF
Delhi were weekend guests at the
home of Mrs. S. A. Barber.
Parker Sanders returned Monday
from Minneapolis where he was the
guest of friends over the weekend.
Mrs. Harold S. Aune left Saturday
for Minneapolis where she will be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Shoemaker
for several days.
F.. G. Hubbard returned Monday
from Rutland, Vermont where he
was the guest of his mother, Mrs
Whipple for short time. az
Miss lima Ackmann left Tuesday
for the Twin Cities where she viii
attend the convention of the Mime
sofa Telephone Association.
Mrs. C. H. Posi- and son Richard
returned to their home at Franklin
Saturday after a visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Field.
Ed. j. Zorn returned Wednesday
from the Twin Cities where he at
tended the Lumbermen's Convention
held there the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. La Grave OF
st. Paul arrived here last week for a
visit with John Glassco at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. X. M
Glassco.
Miss Clare Fisher will leave Friday
for Minneapolis and st. Paul where
she will spend the next two weeks
buying the spring goods for her Mil
linery Store.
Miss Mollie Joern left Saturday fol
Minneapolis where she will spend sew
eral days. Miss Joern Will also at
tend the Telephone convention hele
there this week.
Miss jeanette Barber VINO has beer
absent from her work at the F. W
Philbrick Store for several weeks OF
account of i'll health was able to re
sumo her work Monday.
Vern Roberts was the guest of hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Robert
short time last week, leaving Wed
nesday for visit with his sister, Mis-
Gertrude Roberts who is attending
Hamline University before returning
to Winnebago where he is. attending
Parker College.
GRASS SEED SACRIFICED, afte
February first. Eighty-five cents pc
hundred pounds. John Hines, Deih
MINI. 21-zts
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
CITY SHOEING SHOP,

Have opened my shop in my new
building located 2 blocks south of
Standard Filing Station. and am now
ready to do ali kinds Of repair work,
auto springs and horse shoeing-
Prices for shoeing are 70 cts. to 80
cts, new and 80 cts. to 40 cts, old.
Your Patronage will be appreciat-
ed. G.. F. ALBERTS. 26-3ts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
HoRsEsHoEING PRICES SLASH

ED. Resetting shoes Is cts. and up;
new shoes 60 cts. and up. Oxygen
welding done. Bring in your discs,
plow lathes and corn shovels and avoid
the rush in the spring. j. =. Dom
ovan. z6-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
II

E. T. Gabriel. Minister.
Bible School
Morning Worship and Com
munlOn ------------------l :UU
Subject: 'The Lords Table What
For"
Christian Endeavor ------ $50
Evening Worship ------- 7:30
Subject: "Change of Heart"
Special music at both services.
Prayer service in the study,
Thursday evening at----- TOO
Choir practice in the study,
Friday evening at 500
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-23
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

We had with us Sunday Rev. Paul
c. Voris of Mankato who out of the
goodness of his heart took my work
for me and gave us two excellent SER
mons, full of vision, inspiration and
power. He left from here Monday
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
POMFRET

Mir. and Mrs. L. L. Lorillard were weekend visitors in Boston.
 Dr. and Mrs. S E. Overlook and Mrs Mieks have issued cards for tea this Sunday afternoon.
 Charles Field Swain will sail from New York next week to spend the winter on the Mediterranean
 Mir. and Mrs. John ?. Grosvenor entertained large company at bridge and nah jong last Monday evening.
 Miss Bertha Stevens left on We'd nesday to spend the remainder of the winter at the Hotel Savoy, New York City.
 The Misses Mary and Margaret Kelly entertained their friends last Tuesday evening with a skating and hot dog party at Kelly's pond.
 An obituary notice of the death of Mis- Henrietta Spencer of the Ben Grosvenor will be found on another page The bearers at Miss Spencer's funeral this morning were John F. Grosvenor, Oscar Peterson, Gustave John and Robert Wilkinson.
 The annual meeting of St. Monica's Guild was held Jan. IT, with a very good attendance. The following off cers were elected to have charge of the affairs of the Guild for the en-
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-25
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Bertha Paine is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Alice Brown, in South bridge.
 Mrs William McGregor spent the weekend with her husbands family in West Thompson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Davd Estes and daugh. ter Marca of Sturbridge spent Sun day with friends here.
 Miss unabelle Saneren has obtain ed position in the office of an cleo trical concern in Southbridge.
 Marvin Barrett has the chicken peS SO had Co have q substitute in his school. Miss Elsa Johnson took his place.
 A church meeting including din. ner is planned by the society for Saturday of this week. l. is hoped that all members and their families will attend.
 Rev. Mir. Holton. a divinity stu dent from Boston, preached here lasi Sunday and was entertained at lunch. con by Mr and Mrs l.. ]. Leavitt Mir. Holton is planning to 20 to lndia as a missionary when his course of study is finished.
 Mrs. H. P. Hubbard is in very pooi health at present as she Is suffering from complication of ailments Her daughter. Mrs Lockwood of West Thompson. is staying with her. The Social Danes sent Mrs. Hubbard a handsome plant in full bloom to cheer her during her sickness.