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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-21
SENTIMENTAL

A church in N. ]. has been criti-
cized by some editors fer spending
$4,000 in year to keep a tree alive.
It's pointed out, how much good
could be done with the $4,000.
The answer to this is that the
$4,000 wouldn't be made available
purpose. This tree happens to be
the oldest oak in the state. II was
planted 400 years ago. No price IS
too high, for keeping alive a worthy
sentiment or tradition. We already
have entirely too much of time
clocks and other practical things"
RUBBER
Only a few generations back,
people were laughing at Goodyear
who was toiling, his teeth set
against ridicule, to make useful
substance out of sticky rubber.
Census shows that the rubber in
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-21

1t is becoming increasingly diff
cult to pity the blind when half the
autoists seem to be blind.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-21

One great improvement noted in
the world recently is il has about
quit "Ain't gonna raining no more. )"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-21

The year 1928 had banana
shortage, and 1924 rain shortage,
but we will-never have a song short
age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-21

This is the season of forest fires,
usually set by men who should be
caught in them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-14

ed ia scraping up enough credit
for 1000 acres. Shaker Heights be-
gan to boom.
But they saw they must have
suitable transportation facilities il
folks were to be induced to move
out there. They went to the Cleve-
land Railway Company and asked 1t
to extend its tracks. The railway
company refused.
The Van Sweringens built their
own traction line. To get a mile
of trackage they needed o complete
their right-of-way, they obtained
control of the Nickel Plate railroad
from the Vanderbilt interests for a
price said to have been $8,500,0o0.
The Nickel Plate, as separate
entity, showed no great possibili-
ties as a money maker. But with
two feed lines, the Glover Leaf and
the Lake Erie & Western, tapping
Ia rich agricultural and industrial
territory, it became a gold mfne. SO
the Van Sweringens bought control
Of both roads.
The Nickel Plate had no Atlantic
seaboard outlet, and also lacked
powers as a coal carrier. 50 the
Van Sweringens figured they need
ed the Chesapeake & Ohio. Accord
ingly, they obtained control of it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-14

100.
Other roads in their consolidated
system are the Fort Wayne, Cinoin-
natl and Louisville, Ashland Gal
and Iron, Chicago and State Line
and the Detroit and Toledo Shore
Line
They interested other railroads
and started to build a new union
station.
Now, according to reports which
they do not deny, they are dicker-
ing for the purchase of the Erie
Railroad.
The brothers share each others
responsibilities just as they share
each others common checking
account.
They are as inseparabIe as Siam
ese twins. Their dress is almost
identical,
Horses and fine cattle are their
hobbies. When not buying more
railroads or planning multi-miIlion-
dollar projects, the brothers can be
found on their vast estate, Daisy
Hill Farm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-14
BACHELOR BROTHERS
MADE RE MA RKABI F.
FINANCIAL STRIDE S.
Began Life AS Clerks in Real
Estate Office in Cleveland,
O., a Few Years Ago
BOTH HAVE SAME HOBBY
Horses and Cattle Furnish Them
Pastime, and They Spend
Much Time On Farm

CLEVELAND, May II. - By
NEA Service. )-Oris P. and Mantis
J. Van Sweringen control eight
railroads and row are negotiating
for ninth. Their lines are cap al
lied at half billion. They are
Young and hard working.
But they successfully manage to
keep out of the limeHght. They de-
spise publicity. They can't under
stand why peole are interested in
them.
Social functions bore them. And
women-well, they never seemed to
have crossed the path Of the Van
Sweringen brothers.
At IA and AZ, 0. P. and M. J..
still are bachelors Neither has re
vealed any intentions Of marrying.
When friends gather at their home,
one plays the piano while the otter
pours lemonade, and the guests
particularly if women-are left to
entertain themselves.
Besides running their railroads
the Van Sweringen boys right now
are:
Building Cleveland's new $780,
100000 union station.
Proceeding with the construction,
of a $3O,OOO,OOO English villa apart
ment house in Shaker Heights, one
of Cleveland's most exclusive 81
burbs.
And around Shaker Heights hing
es the story of this modern bust
ness romance.
The Van Sweringens came
here from Geneva, o., farmer boys.
They sold papers while going to
school. Later they got jobs in Of
fees.
One Sunday, while both were
working in. real estate offices,
they walked out into the country
They became interested in the billy
section, through which-ran a myrisd
of small lakes, just south of the
city.
First they borrowed enough %
luy a few lots. Thea they succeed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-05-14

Strange things happen every
day. in Boston, woman used a
mirror to see how to shoot herself
instead Of why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
CITY FAR AHEAD
 OF WHOLESOIJTH
 IN CONSTRUCTION
Total For October Now Past $2,0O0,000
 Mark

Permits for construction valued at $150,000 were issued by the city build ing department Wednesday, sending the total for October past the $2,OO0,0OO mark and showing Birmingham far in to the lead of all southern cities for the first 10 months of 1924.
 The total for the year now stands near the $15,000,000 mark, and with two months to go, Building Inspector J. E. Spencer and members of bis staff are looking for final total of not less than $18,000,000. This will be $6,00000C in excess of last years all time record.
 Wednesday was one of the best single days of the whole year. Permits for additional units at Woodlawn high school costing $292, 300, and at Phillips high school costing $347 300, stood out among the large projects authorized. A permit also was issued for the erection of the Boys club, a two-story brick structure at Seventh avenue and Twenty street that will cost not less than $40,0O0.
 Clint F. Allgood, chief clerk of the building office, said his October books probably would show .an additional $100,000 before they are closed Fri day evening. ,a
 Work on the additional units at the two high schools already has been started. These new units were made possible by the passage of the $, ,500.- 900 school bond issue several months ago. Steps are now being made by. the school authorities that will insure an early start on the balance of the build ing program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
Property Values Soar Overnight Many Addi-
 tional Developments Believed Pending

company has been retained for eventual development and it is said that officials now consider the time ripe. It consists of strip of land paral1eling Avenue. A for several blocks. Freight houses of the company have been located on Eighth avenue and Twenty-second street for 30 years and this location is felt bad in view of the tremenduous growth of Birmingham.
 Information here. was to the effect that the construction would be of con- crete, brick, and steel, and planned on a modren efficiency system. Following the inspection. tour the Frisco officials left for Memphis and will return to Birmingham within a short time, it is stated, when statement will be given out containing details of the plan.
 These outhside programs are an out standing development in Birmingham for the past ten years since the sec tion has heretofore been much neg lected. Although situates close to the business center of town and flanked by the city's best residential section and incidentally it's greatest retail buy ing power, the railroad crossings have been considered bar to progress. They will, it is felt, offer another strong argument for grade separation. Some are of the opinion that promoters of the Avenue c project see an early end of the crossing danger.
 Other rumors of southside develop ment include a large new bank, an au- tomobile plant, a mercantile house, another office building, etc. Whether these will materialize in the near fu- ture or not is a question which is un- answered at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
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t-F NNUAAOAkkuCu AUA4 ASO VACsI settled, the business judgment of these men is, a recognized quantity here. It is pointed out, however, that with this coterie, having large holdings of prop erty in that section, the effect of. the structure on adjocent property values and the magnet which its will serve to draw other new buildings to the vicinity, is probably as important to them as the structure itself.
 Work on the building it was an- nounced, will begin the fore-part of November when stores now occupying the site are to be torn down! The site has a frontage of 90 feet on Twentieth and 100 feet on Avenue 0. Stores will be included on the ground floor of the building with a bid made for the offices connected with the au- tomobile industry as the structure is near in the center of Automobile row, Resigns for the structure ara the work of Warren, Knight and Davis, arch itects.
 The Frisco's project, it is said, will take into consideration facilities for the produce district which has outgrown its headquarters along Morris avenue. Sometime ago a number of these whole salers held tentative plans for the construction of point headquarters across the tracks and with the encour- agement the railroad will Offes it is believed probable that these houses will carry out their proposal.
 Frisco Officials Here
 Officials viewing the company's prop erty Tuesday consisted of J. R. Koontz, senior vice president; General Man ager Frazier, and members of the engineering staff. The property of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
EXHIBIT CROWD
 GROWING DAILY
Attendance At House
 wives Show Reaches 15,OOO Mark

The throng of Birmingham people at the third annual Manufacturers and Housewives exhibit, at the new muni- cipal auditorium grows larger every day. The estimated attendance on Wednesday was set at 15,000, although this figure is thought to be conservative. In discussing the interest shown in the exhibit, Mrs. J. M. Hankins, president of the Jefferson County League of WO- men Voters, under whose auspices the exhibit is being given, said that it is expected that at least 75,000 persons will visit the auditorium during the week.
 So crowded was the auditorium on Wednesday night that the demOnstra- tors did not cease their labors except for few moments during the short re- ligious talk given by Dr. Henry M. Edmonds. The formal program, intro duced by a bugle blast was cut short, Dr. Edmonds making short talk as did Walter Brower Music was furnished by Dr. Edmonds' choir.
 Another feature of the program was the distribution of prizes to various spectators. The prize Wednesday in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
ACTION SOUGHT
 l. ON CANDIDACY. OF J. W. MINOR
Committee To Meet At Court House Friday
 Noon

Despite Chairman R. B. Evins' an- nouncement that the state democratic executive committee would maintain ''hands off" attitude in connection with the revelation that J. W. Mnior, democratic nominee for the county school board, voted for Harding in | 1920 and contributed $50 to the re- publican campaign fund this year, democratic leaders Wednesday pushed | their plans to force some kind of action | in adanvce of the election next Tues day.
 The Jefferson county executive com mittee will meet at noon Friday to discuss the situation, with indications that it will deplore MT. Minors ac- tion and put the case squarely up to Chairman Evins and his committee. Dr.. k. F. Lovelady, county committee chairman, says his body is without authority to act and that the matter should be taken up by the state com mittee.
 While plans for a rousing meeting at the court house Friday were being shaped, statement came from J. w. Leggett, who ran Mir. Minor close race in the democratic primary, to the ef- feet that he would not now consent for his name to be entered as a candi- date against Minor, but that he would be glad to see his friends meet with Minors friends and agree on a suitable candidate.
 "The democrats" said Leggett, find | themselves in deplorable condition in that it transpires that democrat | has not been nominated tO fill this important office. However, under no circumstances will allow the use of my name on the ballot in Tuesdays election"
 Resentment Widespread Among the hundreds of democrats who were still discussing the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

Wednesday, resentment at the failure of Chairman Evins to call his commit tee together was widespread. The view prevailed that it is clearly up to Evins to take some action, and that an at- tempt, at least, should be made through the courts, to take MT. Hinor's name from the ballot.
 A sincere effort in this direction, leaders pointed out, would save the face of the committee, and the demo- cratic party in Alabama as. well. Many were of the opinion, however, that Chairman Evins is in a position that makes it difficult for him to make a move, in view of the fact that he is the attorney of The Birmingham News and the attorney of the Alabama Manu- lecturers association, headed by l.. Sevier, and otherwise connected with the interests who fought hard for Mr. Minors nomination.
 "Mr. Evins' silence" said one mem- Der of the county executive committee, 'leaves the logical inference that the interests behind Minor are saying to Evins that it is best to leave Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

tion in that it transpires that demo- cratic has not been nominated to fill this important place. It is to be hoped that, when the committee meets Friday, they will be able to find a solution which will best serve the interests of the public schools and the democratic party. It would seem to me that, in the event of a vacancy on the ticket for membership on the board, it would be wise for the democratic committee to request both my friends and MT. Minors friends who are now serving on the county school board to agree ment would best promote the cause of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
VISITORS COMING

Texans To Spend Several Hours In
 Birmingham
 The Lower Rio Grande Valley Horti- cultural soicety of Texas, is to spend several hours inspecting Birmingham Tuesday. The party, composed of near ly 20 persons, will arrive on the Sea- board Air Line early in the morning and is to leave the city on the Louis yille and Nashville at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

Minor on the ticket. He is in position that makes it hard for him to decline to listen to his masters voices, re- gardless of the welfare of the demo- cratic party in Alabama. The only way MT. Evins can justify himself IS to make sincere fight to protect the party's interest, and if he fails in this, he has no right to retain his post. The interests who fought hardest for Mr. Minors nomination are the same ones that now are giving money to the republicans"
 Expect Lively Session
 Fridays session of the county com mittee will be lively, members predict. A number of spirited speeches are sche- duled, with strong probability that MT. Minor will be asked by resolution to withdraw his candidacy. He has said, however, that he is democrat and will not withdraw.
 MT. Leggett's statement; announcing definitely he would not enter the race, follows: Ut has come to my attention through the press that, in the event of MT. Minors resignation or expulsion as democratic nominee for membership on the county school board, my name has been mentioned as a probable substi tute.
 Permit me to say in this connection that, under no circumstances, will allow the use of my name on the ballot in next Tuesdays election.
 At the earnest solicitation of my many friends who were aware of my intence interest in education I became a candidate in the recent democratic primary for nomination to. membership on the school board. The only reason I had for making this race was my desire to serve the people of Jefferson county.
 ''The democrats of Jefferson county find themselves in a deplorab1e condi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

cluded brooms, a ton of coal, coffee, macaroni, stationery, cakes, auto capes, rose bushes, mattresses, and pair of overalls. Every prize was donated by exhibitors. Fifteen grand prizes are to be given away Saturday night and will range in value from $10 to $100, Mrs. Charles A. Fiske, chairman of the prize committee announced.
 Another feature of Wednesdays ex- hibit was the number of school children who Inspected the yerious products manufactured in Birmingham. This followed instructions to seventh and eighth grade teachers, allowing them to escort their classes through the ex- hibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
REALTORS TO HEAR
 MRS. J. M. HAWKINS
Will Speak On Third Annual
 Housewives Show

Mrs. J. M. Hankins, president of the Jefferson Countyf League of Women Voters, is to be the principal speaker at the regular weekly meeting of the Birmingham Real Estate board at the municipal market at o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hankins is to talk nthe third annual Manufacturers and Housewives exhibit, which is being <held at the new municipal auditorium. The meeting also is to consider plans regarding nationwide campaign to ad- Yertise Birmingham, it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30

he went and got me dozen bottles. It has done me more good than l can ever tell, and my friends say, What have you done to yourself? You look SO oweil. I tell them it is the Vegetable Compound that makes me so well and strong. There is no use to suffer with backache and pains. I will tell every one what it has done for me. Mrs. FRED. PRIMO, Route No. 2, E. Hard wick, Vermont.
 Housewives make a great mistake in allowing themselves to become so i'll that it is well-nigh impossible for them to attend to their household duties. 9S out of every 100 report they were benefited by its use. For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
Simple Mixture for
 Gas on Stomach

Simple buckthorn bark, magnesium sulph. c. D., glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adlerika, helps any case gas on the stomach, unless due to deep-seated causes. The pleasant and QUICK action will surprise you. Because Ad- lerika is such an excellent intestinal evacuant it is wonderful for constipa- tion-it often works in one hour and never gripes. Eugene Jacobs Drug Store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
Facts About Childbirth

VT has been proven conclusively that much
 of the suffering, pain and dread exs A perienced during erpectancys as well as at childbirth is entirely UnMecessdTY.
 An eminent physician, Dr. J. Fl. Holmess expert in this science, first produced the great remedy Mothers Friend" which aids the muscles and tissues to expand more edsiIy, during the constant readjustrnent. month after month"; right up to the climax of cItiLd-btTth.
 Mothers Friend'' is applied externally. Three generations of expectant mothers have used it. "Paips disappeared in two days after using SMtlI lIsr's Friend, writes a user. 'T owe my life to Mothers Friend,'" declared another. Use Mothers Friend'' as our mothers and grandmothers did. Start todGy and experience the won derful comfort it will give you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
HUSBAND SAID
 WHY NOT. TRY IT
Wife Said She Would. Result, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Made Her Well
 and Strong .
East Hardwick, Vermont. "Last winter I was not able to do any work

AL dtIs l 0au DdCA" ache, headache,
 sideache, and was sick all the time for six months.
 We read about Lydia D. Pink hams Vegetable Compound in the newspapers, and my husband said to me, Why don't you try it?' So l said | wolIld. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-30
TO ADDRESS NEGROES
Ohio Bell Here In Interest Of COIOred
 Ex.Seryice Men

Ohio Bell, president of the Ex- Soldiers Cooperation association is in Birmingham and will deliver an ad- dess at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the new negro Masonic templeJto mem bers of the association. e!; ..f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-05
Drove 1905 Miles
With ONLY Two Gears

With only two gears, a high ana
reverse. a Jewett Six has been driven
72O5 miles, according to a report
received by X. l. White, manager
for Clair II. Marston from Mr.. H. q
Stowell, wholesale manager OF the
Paige Ohio Company of Toledo.
Stowen told Mr.. White that ne
first started driving the Jewett Win
the first and second gears filed on on
Dec. Z. 1923. The transmission was
sealed by a Toledo newspaperman,
according to Stowell and the news
paperman has inspected 1t weekly to
see that it has not been tempered
with. The local speedometer serv-
ice station sealed the speedometer
and made affidavit to the effect that
it could not be opened or changed IN
any way without breaking 1t.
This severe test was made to
prove the Jewett's wonderful pow
err" while the car did not plough
through the winter snow and spring
mud as readily as il would have with
all the gears in the transmission,
never once did ii get into place
where it could not get out on its own
power.
This incident gives some idea of
what the car was up against all
winter. II happened a few days at
ter the car had been put into opera
ton when ! was making the first
round of dealers in Northern Ohio.
For a number OF hours 1t had been
showing hard and the roads were
covered with deep blanket of snow.
There were two deep tracks
down each side OF the road and driv-
ing over these all traffic was making
9 WpV host rnnId No drive
tried to pass the man in front of
him as no one dared to risk the un-
broken banks OF snow outside the
tracks.
but ] found tie-up ahead.
Drawing up behind the last car OF
the several stalled in the tracks l
learned that they had been held up
for some time. One of the party
noticing the lettering of the Jewett
asked. Brother. is that true. Hasn't
your car got any low gears
1t has not was the reply
Then you're going TO have some
time getting out of this was the re-
joiner.
I've an appointment in the next
town and | must get through | am
going to break Il way round YOU !
was forced to inform him.
IN mat carr? exclaimed the
stranded notorist. You are crazy
Backing the car a short distance
| let in the clutch. As the car at
tanned some speed it climbed out Of
the tracks around the lineup of cars
breaking a path for some distance
through the deep snow before II
stopped. On the third repetition OF
this performance the Jewett broke
its way into the trail ahead"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-05
Auto Accorded Worst
Treatments ANY Machine

Probably no piece of fine machin-
cry receives such rough treatment
as that accorded the automobile and
probably from no other is as much
expected as n matter of course by
the owner.
That the American fine car may
continue funCtiOninC without COM
plant from It's owner for many
thousands of miles and over n period
of years there has been built up n
system of rigid tests and inspections
more eXaCtinE than is employed in
any other industry. Every piece of
material that goes into n quality au-
tomobile is inspected and tested.
Each step Of the progressive assem-
bly, system is accompanied by more
tests and inspections. Each major
unit OF the car is operated by ma
chimes designed TO simulate as close