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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

FREDERICK l.. THOMPSON. E. PRESIDENT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

Demands For A Rest.4The Age Herald sug-
gests give-us-a-rest week. Yes, the generous
public demands it, and will not get it I'M
til its demands are good and hard.-Talladega
Daily Mail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

Is Making Business Men.-Co-operative mar
keting organizations are rapidly making good
business men out of thousands of farmers who
formerly believed that there were no profits
to be made farming.-Fayette Banner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

ca Am 1hs soreh END m6tbsyna
w clans indicate it by the figure turned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-26

Into the ghostiness,
The infinite and Astounding sOlitudes,
Beyond-O, beyond beyond -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

ner childhood in seven little
towns" in South Dakota and Min
nesota.
A sensitive, poetic strain, rebell-
ed against the manner IN which her
neighbors met lie.
1.-The heroine of my story is 4
girl that attended my school," she
relates. "She was quite intelligent
and possessed of unusual interests
and stood high above the stolid and
rather dumb assortment that came
tc me. | found that she was being
literally beaten into Submission. !
did not dare to write the whole
blunt truth of her story. People
would have branded Z unreal and
too pessimistic.
Miss Ostenso finally fed the Man
itobia country and came to New
York engaging in social work ard
seeking literary opportunities, but
both ends were failing to NEE
when success and fame came to her
What will she do now?
"Try to live up to the reputation
1t puts a terrible responsibility!
upon one. People wilt expect 81
much from now on" she sigh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
Ga CROPS WORTH
S5,O00,0OO MORE
Than In 1923, Says DIR. Soule,
and Warns Farmers About
Investing
(By the Associated Press. }

e ATHENS, Nov 17.-Asserting
that the proclamation issued by the
governor recently setting aside this
week as "Before You Invest In
vestigate," Dr.. Andrew NJ Soule,
president of the State College Of
Agriculture, in communication to
the Georgia Securities Commission,
lays stress on the fact that Georgia
is "more prosperous this fall than
she has been for several years, " and
gives as his reason for this opinion
that Georgia crops viii be worth
about $50,000,o00 more than they
were in 1928.
Georgia is more prosperous this
fall than she has ben for several
years past. This is due to the fact
that our crops will apparently be
worth about $5O,000,000 more than
they were last year. Already, ar
lists with juicy plun;s to offer the
public are at work in the state A
few days ago, while sitting in the
smoking room of sleeping car ! m
cidentally heard the following con-
Versation on the part of two men
who purported to be from New
York:
These people down here seem
to have some surplus money, and
there is no reason why we should
not get a good slice of it,
II do not know what plan of
procedure they had in mind, But
at least they thought it would &ork
to their advantage. Personally 1
can work hard through several
months Of the year, accumulate
anywhere from fifty up to one
thousand dollars, and then be
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
new ERA

Miss Beulah Harris, of Hunt
ington, spent Wednesday night here
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T..
0. Bray.
H. A. Parker, of DANA, Fla, has
joined his wife and children here
in visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. P. Parker.
Mrs. z. A. Bailey, Of Americas,
was visitor at the home of MIR.
= Mrs. NJ. C. Veal, Mrs. z. A.
ed friends at Meigs last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Harden visit
Mr.. Holt is a visitor here at the
home of his sister, Mrs. E. II.
Norris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roach Brooks, Of
Atlanta, were visitors at the home
of their sister, Mrs, Charlie Griffin
last week.
w. A. Parker, is one The sicklist,
his friends hope to see him out
again soon. a
Mr.. and Mrs. Bornqrd Bradley
and son, Wade, of Cobb, were Sun
day visitors at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ]. Bradley.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Bradley
were visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. w. A. Parker Friday aft
ernoon. -
Mr.. and Mrs. C. n. Bailey.
Misses FIorrie Bailey ard Eva Hill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

81 haven't the s'iglrcst idea. 1t
really isn't a great an mt, as mon
ey is figured, but 1t seemed like all
the money IN the world to me. Ny
first extravaganza viii be a Rus
3ian wolf-hound. l always have
wanted one. Maybe it wlll keep the
wolf away from the door in the
future.
Miss Ostenso explained, that she
had written her story around com
munity of primitive, stark peasant
folk in northern Manitora. 1t vas
there, at the age of IS. she went to
teach in a log-cabin school. Ar g
the settlers was IN Ice a,idic colony.
moved to this new sce1a because of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 10, 1924
were Sunday visitors at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. 7. o. Bray.

were sunday NlSlIefS AZ IilS hOlP~
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. 0. Bray.
Mrs. C. D. Griffin and son, Leon
ard, spent Friday afternoon with
Mrs. S. NJ. Parker.
Bailey and N. NJ. Veal, spent FRI
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Bradley at their home near Cobb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Harden, were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Parker
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Bradley and
little son, Charles James, were Sun
day visitors at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. C. Veal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas freeman
and Miss Irene Gholson, were visi-
tors at the home Of Mrs. Mary
Giles Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Mercer, anc
! e. NJ. Mercer, spent Sunday at The
home Of Mr.. and Mrs A. D. Autry
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McNealy
were visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. C. Veal, Sunday aft
4 ernoon.
Mrs. s. NJ. Parker, was a v!sito.
at the home of Mrs. W. A. Parker
Sunday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
Martha OStenSO, Young and Pretty
Wins S13, 500 Prise. for Best Novel
Steps From Log School House
to Fame With Her First
Story.
BY GENE COHEN
NEA Staff WI;ser.

NEW YORK, Nov. IS The Gin
derella drama, with its endless sari-
ations, has moved its acene into the
writing realm ard taken as its
heroine Martha Ostenso slender Of
build, with tawny blonde hair and
eyes Of northland blue
Martha Ostenso is the girl who
stepped from the obscurity Of a
" hitewashed log school house to
fame by winning the S13,500 Dodd,
Mead prize for the bes5 first move,
to be submitted in the year.
The laurel wreaths are resting
upon a very confused Young heard.
It is hard for her to believe it real
" has happened.
Overnight she was snatched from
what threatened to become a most
uncertain struggle and deposited
with catapultic suddenncAs upor the
heights.
When the prize was awarded h-r
the wolf had grown ''cd backing
outside the door and mad nib led
his way well across the +Areshold
Il really wouldn't Ike to tell you
how bad things had gotten eco
Ironically" she said. "Things real,
ly seemed pretty hopeless. 1t IooL-
ed as if ! would have to go back to
the little school. 1t literally was
the old melodrama situation Of Tie
mortgage coming down on the old
farm.
81 had been writing my boog fer
years and some Of my friends told
me a prize would be offered. 1
thought it useless to Try, but was
induced to rewrite my manuscript.
l had little time. My manuscript
was handed in just about eight
hours before the finish"
And what are you going to do
with your money!" she was asked.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
TECH AND AUBURN
CLASH THANKSGIVING
(By the Associated Press. )

ATLANTA, Nov. 19.--ihe yell
low Jackets eff Georgia Tech are
working harder than ever this week
in authorization of the curtain
dropping affair tere Thanksgiving
afternoon with the Auburn Plains
men. The plaI1smon and Tornado
are rated about even CT tie face
of their showing for the season, and
a close score is predicted for their
annual Turkey day affai.,.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

an earthquake-enforced exodts.
They had brought their hard native
customs to the new soil.
Herself OF norwegian stock and
daughter of a nomadic Norsemah
from the town that bears the ia nily
name, Miss Ostenso carrie to Am
erica at the age of two and spent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

WANTED-The first $50 children
attending Opera House matinee
Thursday will be given a package
of delicious candy. Roy Stewart,
Harold Lloyd, Pathe News and
Pathe Review, 8-reel show. Don't
miss itI-18-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

YOUNG MAN, with experience, de-
sires position as stenographer
and general office work. Must have
Job. Address &C." Tines Record
er--17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
WANTED

NoTTCE-We will buy your old BIZ
cycle parts, such as frames,
cranks and rear wheels; we also
have new and used bicycles for
sale. Repairing a speciality. Free
mans Bicycle Shop, 206 N. Jack
son street.-17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

FOR QUICK SERVICE AND
HEAVY HAULING PHONE 12l
WOOTTEN TRANSFER CO.
Office in Americus Steam Laundry
SOUTH JACKSON STREET
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

PECANS WANTED - Spot cash
paid for them. Neon Buchanan.
Phone 337. -1-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

Being terse and explicit in your
advertisements makes them read
able and you get better results.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

PHRENOLOGTST-Reads the hu-
man scalp like an open book
will tell your past and future
anything you want to find out about
your business matters, and love af-
fairs. See her, she will surprise
you. Any question will be answer
ed. 116 Cotton Ave.-18-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

DON'T throw away your safety
razor blades. We can sharpen
Them. Guaranteed to shave or your
money back. Give us a trial, Bring
or mail your blades at once. Free
mans Bicycle Shop, 200 N. Jack
son street.-17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

MIXED out of it by some unprin-
cip!ed purveyor Of gold bricks"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

FOR SALE-Hay, corn, three mules
and farm tools. in good condit-
ion. Phone S45 or see Chas. +.
Howe-17-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTI 5E:IYENTT5
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MISCELLANEOUS

THE'S AMERICUUs BUSHES
College is in operation; morning,
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FOR RENE

LOST-Solid red Irish female set
ter age 8 month. Return to D,
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WE sRARPEN kitchen knives,
scissors and safety razor blades.
Bring, send or mail them to us.
Freeman's Bicycle Shop, 200 N.
Jackson street.-17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-11-19

FOR RENT Two furnished rooms,
Phone 43e.-15-tf.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-26
FL dueno de un automovil debe tener
absolute certeza de que corriendo so ldlo-
metros por hora puede parar SUI coche den
tro de una distancia muy corta

Talvez no Sc vera en- la necesidad de ha-
cerlo slno una vez en- una temporada --pero
esa sola OCCASION bastara para salvar mu-
chas vidas".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

c. Why is it that my grapes never ripen up evenuly? On some punches all may be ripe, but half a dozen will still be green? Mrs. L., Sylacauga, Alabama.
 A. This is generally the case with most varieties of grapes, particularly the early sorts. Variations in shade and sunlight is a frequent cause, method of growing another. Vines well pruned every season, cultivated and given prop CT distance, mature their fruit very near altogether.
 Q. How far apart should roses be to do their best? Mrs. O., Russellville, Alabama.
 A. Much would depend on the var iety, but for monthly bloomers the plants generally do better three feet apart, set in rows in preference to beds.
 Q. I would like to add several dec. orative pink dahlias to my collection. Could you suggest two or more, good ones? Mrs. w., Montgomery, Ala.
 A. There are literally hundreds of desirable sorts. Consulting any good growers list would help. A selection is largely a matter of individual taste. Here are some good ones: Jersey Beauty, Margaret Mason, Rockewood, Constancy and Old Rose Beauty.
 O. The figs on all my trees have some sort of black stain or dark spots on the fruit. They will soon be getting ripe and am afraid to use any poison. What would you suggest to remove these spots? Mrs. E., De. mopolis, Ala.
 A. The trouble is doubtless due to fungus very common to figs. Spray. ing with lime sulphur will correct. The dusting with ordinary sulphur is gen orally effective. It is important to take prompt measures and very necessary that the material come into contact with fruit.
 Q. I am told that my peach trees are affected with the leaf-curl disease What is the remedy and are there any sorts that are never troubled with the disease? B. M., Jemison, Ala. A. The whole subject is too broad for a comprehensive answer in these columns. Better write to the United States Department of Agriculture foI bulletin on the subject. Our best and most popular peaches, such as Car man and Elberta, are very susceptible There are some sorts rarely affected.
 o. How late may cantaloupes bt planted in my section and still have time for maturity? J. R. Selma, Ala
 A. It only requires about sixty-fivt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
RECOMMENDED MOVIES

Motion pictures recommended by the national better films committee showing in Birmingham this week, as announced bv Mrs, NJ. w. Shell, city amusement inspector, follow:
 Trianon-"Scars of Jealousy. Strand-"AIlle. Midnight" Sun and Snow," especially recommended, high school age and over; Dizzy Daisies. :, Galax-"Guilty One" "Montmarte, especially recommended, mature audi ences. ,., ..,,,,o Temple-"Poisoned Paradise, The Recoil," mature audiences.
 Ioew's-"Ancestors," all ages.
 Capitol-"If You Believe It, It's So, especially recommended; Her Reputa-
 Rialto-"Why Men Leave Home, mstnre audiences; Monte Cristo, especially recommended. Princess-"O'Malley of the Mounted.
 Avondale-"Scars of Jealousy, Ihe Shock" especially recommended. :. WeSt End-"Poor Mems Wives, 'The Darkest Hour," especially recon. mended, high school age and over; if You Believe It, It's SO,' esjeelally recommended. ,
 Woodlawn and College-"Poor Men Wives" "The Darkest Hour" especially recommended, high school age and over i; "Mary of the Movies" high school age and over. ..n
 Five Points-"Dangerous M d" high school age and over; "The Virgin, ian" high school age and over; Lawful Iarceny," "Snookey's Covered Wagon, aIl ages; Racing Hearts," high school age and over.
 North Birmingham-"The Virgin ian" high school age and over; ''The Cheat" mature audiences; "Snookey Covered Wagon" all ages; Adam and Eva" high school age and over; Dan xerous Maid" high school age and over "Up and At En-" especially recon
 Frsnilin-SThe Cheat" mature audi. ences "Snookey'P Covered Wagon, all s1es Adam and Eva," high school age and oyer; Dangerous Maid" high nchooI age and over; Town That For rot God" high school age and over @The Virginian," high school age and
 Gary-"Adam and Eva" Dangerous Maid high school age and over; "fh' Virrinian," high school age and over +.Up and At En-" especially recomend e6. all ages; Lawful Larceny ssnookey's Covered Wagon" all ages ';The Lightning Rider" high school as'
 Belle-"snoOkey's Covered Wagon, all ages; Up and At 'Em," especlall! recommended, all ages
 Frolic-"Living Lies"
 Champion-"Skin Deep" Saturda; Morning" all ages; Hunters Gold,
 Famous-.Romance Land" higl sehool axe and over; Sporting Youth, esnacialiy recommended, high schoo aee; "ineome Tax Collector" hisI school age.
 Dunbar-"The Agent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
Yardage SaIe---3rd Floor Colofed Wash Goods

Everfast Suiting, 49c Yard Guaranteed fast eolors fast sun. fast to boiling. wide range of colors. 3o inches wide. A0~ Special, yard ................... x~S
 Plain Voiles, 39c Yard A hard twist sheer quality voile, in the wanted colors A inches wide. selling 9Mo regular at 49c. Yardage Sale ......... OVO 5oc and ,6oc Fast Colored Prints, 49c Puritan prints, Whitco prints and Kant-fade chal- lie. guaranteed fast colors, pretty designs. AO~ g inches wide. Yardage Sale fCO
 Fine Shirtings, 59c
 A new line for making mems fine shirts and ladies dresses, fine quality. pretty stripes. S0c $1.3o Fancy Dress Linens. $l.00 Very fine quality fancy linens. pre-shrunk 36 inches wide selling regular at $i.39 CT m yard. Yardage Sale ............%A AsVV
 Pre-Shrunk Linens, 89c Plain colors in the wanted shades; of the best qualities. thoroughly shrunk. QOr Yard Sale, yard ......s..s........... OVS
 Silk Marquisette, 5oc A 36-inch silk marquisette for drapery, in nat ural. old rose, blue and gold. E0~ Yardage Sale, yard .................. OVO
 69c Charmeuse, 4oc
 For Innings, slips and all underwear purposes nearly all colors plenty of delicate shades plain or stripes 36 inches wide. A0~ Yard ........... .''''''''' '''"' '''' A~~
 36-Inch Sateens
 49c sateen. yard ..............39 39c
 59c sateen, yard ..............49c
 69c sateen, yard ..............o .oSe
 Featherproof Bed Tick Extra heavy, s-oz ticking. indigo stripes; selling regular at 49c yard. 9O~ Yardage Sale ..................... VOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
Big Hats Here And Mostly
 B 1 a C k
By JANET WINsLOw
ARGE hats seem to have existed
 ..h A..l.. sx. snhnknnna HAha q nd

ARGE hats seem LO nave eAlsteu
 hitherto only in photographs and
 occasionally in a shop window but now they are really being worn. They seem to have come into popularity suddenly, with the first really warm summer days Though it may be surpris- ing to find that numbers are being worn, it is not surprising to note that the color agreed upon is black.
 For the garden party the large black hat is of horsehair, lace chiffon or loosely woven openwork Astraw. The crown is closely fitting and the brim is more or less adjustable so it seems to have no terrors for the bob-haired wearers. After all, if the crown fits well the brim may be as wide as 1t will. Soft turfts of hair are patted into place with the same delft touch that arranges the coiffure when the cloche IS worn. Perhaps the loyal followers of the cloche will consider these new parasol hats as wide.brimmed cloches and every one will be happy over the arrangement.
 Large black hats are not only pelng worn with garden party costumes, put they are seen in great numbers where smart afternoon costumes congregate. On these occasions there is less fle1i- hiIity to the brim. The trimmings are more rigidly placed and the lines more in keeping with the slender simplicity of the gowns which they accompany,
 For instance, the garden party nat ia sometimes of chiffon with an edging of draped black lace shading the eyes in a most fascinating way. It may eUnnIov chiffon ruching around the crown and a cluster of shiny oiack flowers under the brim. Let take this imaginary garden hat and use It's materials in fashioning a black after- noon hat. The chiffon brim is bound with satin. The lace is wired into graceful loops which are posed at the hack. The shiny flowers are now seen on the upper side of the brim. sucn ia the way of afternoon hats and gar den party chapeaux.
 There are taffeta hats made on sweeping lines. These are worn Tn town with printed frocks and with black frocks relieved by touches or white, which seem to be having bag vogue at present. Take the hat shown in the photograph as an illustration. It is of black taffeta and is not only gen. erously but almost superflously brimmed. It has, in fact, three brims' One of them is simply tiny edge which falls, visor-like, close to the forehead. Above that brim there is double brlnl which is of taffeta, lightly wired, which may be stroked into the line most be- coming to your features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

REsoRIs-ATLANIIc eLIx NJ;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
Pettlcoats
Gift Department 2O% Discount Sale

Our entire stock. including stationery. sverwares, table and novelty glasswares, flower bowls, console sets, serving trays boudoir and floor lamps. can dlesticks, picture frames, bronze and silver metal novelties, electrical articles and Nah Jongg sets included. Nothing reserved. Everything will be sold at this reduction price Now is your greatest opportunity to make your selection and save on anything and everything in this department. Also make your future selections for your holiday gifts and save at this sale. Come early and make your selections.
 MONDAY ONLY
 MAIN FLooR-LEFT AISLE REAR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

.Is,sssIc,S,lSs' sSsOETs ASo ..T!.s,,s;, IsAyEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

Garden-makers are beginning to learn the value of anchusas for the perennial border. The blue of this flower is quite as charming as that of larkspurs, and the plants are easier to grow. The seeds can be sown in a Seed-bed or a cold-frame. When well started they can be moved to the bor- der where they are to flower. but they should be placed in the back row as the large feshy leaves arc not very orna- mental. They are among the few per snnial which will flower well in part ly shaded place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

Be sure that your potatoes are kept cultivated. Cultivate shallow. however, pr you will do damage. Deep cultivation b permissible only during the first few weeks. It isn't necessary to hill up the potatoes unless the tubers were put in 6nIy two OF three inches deep. If they vent in five or six inches 1t is better to heep the land level. If constant culti- cation cannot be given, cover the ground with straw and let the potatoes grow through 1t. The straw will keep the ground moist and do away with all aAeest+x 9oE: uaRg tbs hoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
CAUTIOUS

The old tradition concerning Scotch cannihess when there's a penny in sight receives a new boost by the following story: A sportsman who had been shooting on a Highland moor became lost in a sudden mist. He tramped about hopefully until the light failed and at last when he was beginning to become really anxious to hear the sound of footsteps near at hand. The sportsman shouted ''Hallo! Hallo, there! I'm lost !''
 For answer came a cautios voice out of the gloom; "Ay, but is there any reward for findin' ye?''-Boston Trans f cript.