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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

Painting is loss OF consciousness
due to the diminut'on of blood supply
to the brain. t~occurs most frequent
~ in weak, sensitive women, but may
also occur to men as we'll 1t usually
occurs in crowds, or in crowded halls,
theaters and churches, where the at
mosphere is close and the air foul
Painting usually lasts only a few
minutes and the person RECEIVERS i'm
mediately when taken out into the
fresh air; however, there are cases
where 1t lasts much longer, some
times for an hour or more. The first
aid treatment for fainting is usually
very simple. Take the person out
into the fresh air, lay them fat on
their back, with the head lower than
the feet. This can be done by grasp
ing the feet and holding the body SO
that the head hangs down, or take an
ordinary straight back chair. turn It
over SO that the back forms an angle
with the floor and place the person
on the back Of the chair, with the
head hanging down. This position
with the head hanging down favora
the flow of the blood back to the
brain. All tight clothing about this
neck and waist should be unloosened.
Smelling salts or aromatic spirits of
ammonia applied to the nostrils, cold
water sprinkled on the face, chest
and hands, helps to bring the person
to.-Dr. H H. Hartung. in National
Magazine.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
PoLYeAMY IN TURKEY.
An English Authorizes Who Regards
IL IS a Good Thing.

An English Authoress Who Regards
IL IS Good Thing.
That polygamy is really a c;s-1l-
mendable institution for Turkey, and
that it might even be adopted with
profit in England, was the rather
startling declaration recently of Miss
Grace Ellison well-known English
writer, who has just returned from
a protracted visit in and about Con-
stantinople.
'Tt is far better" she said, ito
have four women supported and pro-
tected than to have one well cared
for and three sent out to struggle
and starve under present conditions.
Either put US in harems or give us
freedom and equality with men. Eng
land condemns polygamy without
stopping to consider its advantages
for womanhood, while on the other
hand she turns women adrift in the
world and closes to them all the
professions and trades she can. In
other words, the Englishman won't
support more than one female, and
he won't help others to support
themselves. Only the other day l
met a woman of IS, the old maid
daughter of a country parson, semi
invalid, unified for work. She hadn't
a single soul in the world who was
disposed to support or even material
ly aid her. Such thing could not
happen in Turkey, which we think
so benighted A man supports all
female relatives, il necessary, as well
as his wives"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
Vacuum for Cleaning Horses.

The vacuum machine as used for
cleaning the furnishings of homes
and office buildings has become a
familiar sight in nearly all parts of
the country, but such machine used
for cleaning horses is new to most
people. The apparatus consists of a
vacuum pump, an electric motor or
gasoline engine, steel vacuum tank.
a vacuum gauge containing separ-
ating diaphragm, number of vacuum
combs and various connecting pipes
and tubing.
A horse can be thoroughly cleaned
by the machine in from three to five
minutes
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
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DOGS IN GERMANY.
Some Are Harnessed to Four-Wheei
Trucks and Work With a Man.

Some Are Harnessed to Four-Wheei
Trucks and Work With Man.
The dachschund is the favorite dog
in Germany, and a very useful and
pleasant companion he seems to be.
The English bulldog is good second
in popularity, and the nearer he is to
our standard points the better he is
liked. The fox terrier varies good
deal in size and marking and is evil
IDENTIFY not SO we'll known in Ger
many as he deserves to be.
The ladies there are as fond Of
their little Poms and their King Char
leses as are their English sisters of
their pet dogs at home.
Some few dogs in the streets are
harnessed to four-wheeled trucks.
Usually man and dog pull. The
work seems too heavy and exhaust
ing for the dogs, which are generally
mongrels of the mastiff type. They
look in fair condition and are not I'll
treated.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
THE PRICE OF PROGRESS.
Every Great Invention Brings With
Il a New Evil.

Apparently every new invention
brings with it some evil The British
Medical Journal points out that
among distinctively modern diseas-
Is are the poisoning produced by the
fumes of calcium carbide of acety-
lene; the headache, DYSPEPSIA, cardiac
failure and sensory disturbances
traceable to the manufacture and use
Of aniline dyes; the frothing of the
blood, known as .caisson disease,
which follows too rapid decompres-
sion in workers at the foundations
of bridges; the functional neurosis
known as telegrapher's cramp, re-
sulting from the use of the Morse
key, and the numerous affections OF
the skin, lungs, digestive tract and
eyes due to irritation by organic or
inorganic dusts of Industrial origin.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
TOO MUCH oUININE.
I'm Indian Coolies Good Disposition
Got Him In Bad.

An Indian Coolies Good Disposition
Got Him In Bad.
A funny story is being told by the
manager of an Indian tea plant alton
about his efforts to keep his coolies
free from malaria.
He decided to dose his entire staff
with quinine, and on pay days, as
each coolie came up for his pay, he
administered a five-grain dose of
ouinine, which the coolie had to
swallow on the spot One night he
was reused out of bed to see one OF
the coolies, who was apparently very
i'll. He could make nothing of the
case himself, SO he sent OF at once
for the district doctor
What have you been giving him?"
the doctor asked as soon as he saw
the man.
"Quinine," replied the planter.
GLOW much?" the doctor asked.
give grains" was the reply.
"They each had five grains"
Nonsense, mani" the doctor ex-
claimed. He must. have swallowed
fifty grains to be in a state like
this"
And SO he had!
Prolonged cross-examination re-
vealed the fact that this coolie had
been induced by some Of the others
to come up again and again to the
nav office to draw his own and his
friends pay, and had taken the qui-
nine each time without murmur, so
as not to upset the sahibi
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03
transparent carborundum crystal

IIdlbpdI GIT CtII UUI uIuuIH CIyoI11s
are now made Of high luster and re-
fractive power Although they re
semble diamonds In general appear
ance, they are so brittle that they
cannot be cut and polished. If that
defect is overcome, there is said to
be no reason why the carborundum
gem ehould not make It's appearance.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

Tests in Dublin have shown that
the wind will carry disease bacteria
200 feet and as high. as sixty feet into
the air. even when there 10 heavy
rainfall --fsE5s~~ss sssrs--. ~,
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

There is a rich sounu to the word
banquet" suggesting terrapin, quail.
ven ON, champagne, sparkling wit,
and that sort of thing. But 1t really
means cold ham, ice water, and dull
speeches.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

A tool chest which may be con-
yerted into a work bench by clamp
ing it to the tops OF two desks is the
invention of Wisconsin man, for use
IN manual training schools.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

It'g often our failings that hold our
friends, but we do not need to muSr
lily such aRchoTa. -. A------.---4.A.A
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RIEllE e
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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

England has twenty-eight railway
tunnels a mile or more long.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-03

First Mouse ought to get some
reward from Miss Oldmaide.
Second Mouse-How's that?
First Mousse overheard her say
this morning that l had scared her
out Of years growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
DR. DOWELL URGES
 MORE STATE PRIDE
Lack Of Funds Cramps Colleges
 He Says

AUBURN, Ala, Dec. 30.-Speaking at the Tuesday session of the winter conference of agricultural workers in session here this week, Dr. Spright Dowell, president of the Alabama Poly technic institute, declared that state pride is one of the great needs in Ala bama today. As one of three speakers at a general session Dr. Dowell referred briefly to the achievements of science and to the tremendous problems before scientific men and women and the next greatest need in Alabama lis a pride that will cause the people of the state to go forward in the development of their great natural resources, a pride that will cause them to provide ample funds for the support of the public schools, the greatest institution which any state can establish and support" 7" Continuing the speaker said that there must be "an equality of opportunity for Alabama boys and girls which can come about by proper education" He pointed out that the fixed demands upon the educational institutions of the state together with the static condition of taxation, and a decrease in the pur- chasing power of dollar, has placed the public institution of learning in Alabama in such condition that they are unable to meet the demands upon them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
CANTATA PRESENTED

'The Holy Nativity" a cantata by Wildermere, was presented at the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon to a large attendance. The music was under the direction of Miss Myrtle Mae Jones, organist and choir director of the church.. @
 The choir of the church, assisted by other singers, rendered the music. Those taking part were Mrs. W. H. Basen- berg, from the Fifty-sixth Street Bap- tist church at Woodlawn, contralto ; Mrs. c. D. Mason, of the First Pres byterian church, soprano; W. c. Steele, director of the Pratt City Baptist church choir tenor; H. c. TunnelE, of the Second Presbyterian church choir, of Birmingham ; Fred Bond, director of the Avondale Baptist church choir. tenor; David U. Williams, of the Me Coy Memorial Methodist church, at Graymont, tenor. The other singers who assisted were: Mrs. Max Cojnow- ski, Miss Roselyn Phillips and Miss Jennie Hornes, sopranos; Mrs. Clifford Giles and Miss Mildred Basenberg, al- tos; R. E. Goddard, bass; Rev. D. c. Scott, tenor.
 Next Sunday afternoon at , o'clock the same chorus will present the cantata at the Pratt City Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
CORONER SEEKING TO CLOSE STREET.
Lays Fatal Accidents To Congestion On First
 Avenue

Safety Commissioner Cloe had before him Tuesday a request from Coroner J. D. Russum that the north side of First avenue be closed to eastbound traffic until the improvements on this thoroughfare are completed.
 Russum's request followed the death of Warren Ferguson, negro, at Seven tieth street and First avenue Monday night when his auto collided with coal wagon--the second fatal accident on the street in 10 days and the thirty-fifth death in Birmingham in 1924 from au- tomobile shamsh-ups.
 If Russum's request is approved, eastbond traffic will have to use Second avenue until the First avenue paving work is finished. Cloe placed his re- quest before the commission Tuesday but no action was taken. Street Com missioner Dickson said he would lock into the, matter" and suggested that wagons and all other vehicles should carry lights at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
ENSLEY MERCHANTS
 PLAN 1925 WORK
New Committees Appointed As Reports Show 1924 Progress

The last meeting of the Ensley Mer- chants and Associate Business men for 1924 was held Tuesday. The report of the advertising committee, reviewing the past years work, shows remarkable pro gress. The association extended a ris- ing vote of thanks to the retiring chair man, J. A. Smith, and the other mem- bers of the retiring committee. The following committee were appointed for the coming year:
 Advertising: R. F. Ham, chairman ; Isadore Goldstein, H. D. Keith, J. A. Smith and Joe Mitchell.
 Entertainment: c. G. Goodwin, chairman; c. N. Stapp and J. $. Keith.
 Membership: R. R. Inman, chair man; J. A. Smith and Max Cohen.
 Several addresses were made by mem bers. Some of these were on the effect of advertising on business by George k. Byrum, Dr. A. T. Ezell and Simon Goldstein. The different modes of ad- vertising and their effectiveness were touched on by President Tyler. Several new members were elected to member ships. There was a good crowd and a live meeting, regardless of the inclem- ency of the weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
CIYITANS TO MEET

The first official meeting of the Civ itan club, formed here Monday night, will be held Wednesday at Nick Wal ter's cafe at 2:30 o'clock, according to President c. w. Lawrence. The formation of the club, as announced in the Age-Herald Tuesday morning, created widespread interest in Ensley, where the charter members so far named, are among the best known men of this section.
 The officials and directors selected include besides MT. Lawrence, George A. Miller, vice president; J. R. Walker, of the Ensley Lumber company, secre- tary, and Robert D. Russell, treasurer. The directors are: Dr. M. D. Clem- ents, city physician; B. F. McPersOn, Rev. David M. Gardner and Rev. D. H. Griffith. The two committees appointed Tuesday by President Lawrence are : Entertainment, s. S. Riddle, Dr. G. H. Smith, and c. M. Cannon. The mem bership committee consists of B. R. Pegram, Dr. c. D. Cafes ad J. E. Grisham. MT. Lawrence said the club will meet every Wednesday and a program of civic work would be out lined and every effort put forth to render a distinct service to this com munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Joint Services Held By Laurel MasOns
 Monday

LAUREL, Miss, Dec. 30.-Speclall Masonic bodies of Laurel installed Of ficers for the year 1925 at joint in stallation participated in by all Ma sonic bodies of this city Monday. Of- ficers installed are: Emulation Lodge No. 5O3. F. and A. NJ: Andrew Scott, worshipful master; A. M. Brown, senior warden W. B. Rogers, junior warden !; w. l.. Pryor, treasurer; George T. " H. son. secretary, and J. A. Bassett. tiler.
 Laurel Commandery No. B, Knights Templars J. R. Feazell, eminent com mander; J. B. Davis, generallsslmo Guy c. Cathcart, captain general Anse Anderson, senior warden; A. s. Ccott, junior warden; N. w. Williams, prelate; w. l.. Pryor, treasurer B. C' Laughlin, recorder; ". K. Taylor; standard bearer; W. W. Hall. sword bearer; D. w. McLendon, warden; J; S. Bassett, sentinel; M. l.. Pigford ana George W. Smith, guards.
 Laurel Chapter No. 124, Royal Arch Masons: J. R. Feazell, master; J.: B. Davis, deputy master; Warren J. Her ring, principal conductor of the work !; W. l.. Pryor, treasurer; J. B. Wheelis, secretary o. c. Smith, conductor of the council; M. Berger, captain ot the guards; D. W. McLendon, steward, and T. A. Bassett, sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
NEW WATER RATE TO TAKE EFFECT
Bessemer To Pay Revised
 Charges On Jan-
,5fRessemer Bureau)

BESSEMER, Ala, Dec. 30.-The new water rates will go' into effect January |. The meters have been read for the first time under the new system, the first quarter ending at that time.
 Three months ago the rates were an- nounced. The regular rates adopted under the new plan were collected in advance. The rates for this quarter will be a test of the rates with regard to the minimum allowance of water for various classes of houses and plants.
 Under the. new system the rate for the average residence was lowered, the minimum allowance of water being de- creased. Some complaint has been made against the new system. largely from owners of tenement property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
Building Mart
 Sets New Pace
 In Birmingham

DIRMINGHAM'S greatest building ID year will close at 5 o'clock
 Wednesday evening, and City Building Inspector J. E. Spencer and Chief Clerk Clint F. Allgood hope to close their books and announce the exact totals some time Thursday They look for total of approximate ly $20,000,000, which will be an $S,- 100000 increase over 1923.
 Tuesdays permits included:
 $10.O00-E. D. Mckinney, Forty second street and Clairmont avenue, south; residence.
 $5,0OO-L. A. Wheatstone, Walker avenue and Eighty-first street, south; residence.
 $3.OOO-J. F. Still, 4O4 Helen street, West End; residence.
 $2,100-Title Guarantee and Trust company, Morris avenue and Twenty third street, south elevator.
 $3,000-A. G. Simmons, 434 Tap pan street; dwelling.
 $3,100-LeOpold Loeb, 1909 Third avenue, north; elevator.
 $6,500-W. A. POindexter, Forty second street and Avenue N, west; dwelling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
R adiO Programs
Program For December 31
By Associated Press Courtesy Radio Digest

WsB Atlanta (429) 1O:45 New Years eve wEEI EFgi"'R Boston t3Os) Big Brother club; :3O pianist; philharmonic con eeTSt WGR R 0TSHifi Buffalo ts1s> s-s:aO music; KYW Chicago (536) 6:35 Uncle Bob; 2 concert; s program; 9:O5 road report; wN chicaso NEH'HSUns 57G9 oTgan ssO cert; artists; 10 orchestra; - , ,.., WIS Chicago (345) 6:3O organ; 2 lul- 1aby time; 7:15 Saddler teature' ''4O con W%Ae Chicago Ps,,,-s H43S2 22,H.,ssf orFan' s;'0 stgSy 5&dyG yGSeihGa isGsgFe ss59 OS''a orchestra saw-fone, tenor; S:55 concert oand' or ehvSeSC VOC Davenport (4SD organ; 1O:aO aWvfHo Des Moines (52s) 7:3O-9 orches- 'rSS WCX sSp Detroit (51s) musical.
 WWJ Detroit News (513) dance.
 PWX Havana (4OOl 7:$O concert.
 KIN Hollywood (33O dinner hour concert; orchestra; 10 vaudeville' 12 or enSFeGs' Wos Jefferson City (44O.O 8 address S;SS WpAF 5laFi'D Kansas City Star (41D e-7 School of the Air; S-S a. m.' special Ne" 4gSTs RHJ eye Ios iraie Angeles Times ts95) con; cert orchestra; S:So childrens hour; IC features; 113 a. m radio revue or ,,iS iSs9 SsT KFSG Los Angeles (27S) S:5U CnlluI em dr WHAS Louisville Times (4OO) 7;SV WCCO MinneapOnS, Sl EduA N1A'J nrize features; 11:30 meeting.
 WOR Newark (405) orchestra; pro WEAF New York (492) services 6:SO pianist; 7:2O concert orchestra; Oratoria society; 10 orchestra
 WHN New York (36O orchestra e:45 songs S:37 orchestra; 9:O7 orchestra = WIZ '- New York (455) 1O;16 services SnIs6s5' KGo Oakland (al2) concert; Ii WTAY Oak Park (2s3) G:45-7;46 or woo Philadelphia t0O9) 6;3O orches tra, 7:sO concert; 8 orchestra; s:o3 re KDjKA '' Pittsburg (32G) 6:SO story WCAE Pittsburg (462) 6SO Uncle 9:3O orchestra. ,,oo, <, KGW Portland Oregonian (492) 1' concert; 12 orchestra.
 KPO San Francisco (423) 6:30 orches tra; 7:3O story dance; 10 message l: WGY Schenectady (sSO) s violin, or WFQX Seattle (283) 9:15 story; 10 or chestra; II concert 12 orchestra.
 WBZ Springfield t33O 6:3O tenor 6:45 orchestra; S:15 lyric quartet; 10 serV ice 10 50 organ; Il orchestra.
 KSD st. Louis Post Dispatch (546. 6:45 ensembles ? frolic.
 WCAP Washington (469) G:3O pianist violinist: talk; SEQ philharmonic so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
LEGAL BATTLE IN CANDY CASE
 TO BEGIN TODAY
New Yrok Acquisition For Mrs. Ensminger To
 Meet Opposition

HATTIESBURG, Miss, Dec. 3O- A legal battle is expected to develop to- morrow when New York's requisltlon for Mrs. Hilma Ensminger, pretty young wife of George Enaminger, golf professional, formerly of Buffalo, N. Y.. arrives at Jackson. Mrs. Ensminger is wanted at Clean, N. Y., for attempted murder in connection with poison candy plot said to have been directed against her step-son.
 Mrs. Ensminger's relatives. prominent in social circles of central Mississippi, have retained legal talent who will ask the governor to refuse to surrender her fo New York officers. The governor, while a college president, was taught golf by Mir. Ensminger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
.ENSLEY ROTARY
 GIVEN CHARTER
District Governor Turner Welcomes Baby Club
 Into Family
iEnsleY Bureau.

The Ensley Rotary club received its charter Tuesday night from District Governor A. l.. Turner of Florence. At a banquet of 100 or more promi- nent men and women, the Rotary off cial delivered a short address and wei comed the Ensley club into the Rotary family as the "baby" of the interna- tional organization. During the eve ming, merriment was kept at high pitch by several widely known singers and jokesmiths.
 The dinner, which was served at Nick Walters cafe, was presided over by Rev. l.. E. Brubaker, pastor of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church, and club president, who received the charter on behalf of the club. He said the Ensley district had long en- tertained the ambition to have Rot ary organization and he felt that the high type of men composing the char ter group would find many opportu- mites of outstanding service to be rem dered to the community.
 The banquet was attended by Hill Ferguson, representing the Birmingham club, of which Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, is president, and welcomed the Ensley Rotarians into the official family. Short talks were made by representatives ot the recently formed Civitan club, the Kiwanis club, the Ensley district realty board, the Associated merchants and Mrs. J. M. Donaldson, representing the Federated Woman's clubs.
 The Rotarians gave the ladies linen handkerchiefs, while serpentine papers and muti-colored hats were distributed to all the guests. The dining room was decorated in smilax, cut flowers and Rotary pennants.
 The Rotary club has been function ing modestly since it's formation wait ing for it's charter and it is stated the club will assume a decidedly positive position in Ensley affairs since the charter has been received.
 The officers of the club include be- sides President Brubaker, Tom $. Pip pen, vice president, William c. Max well, secretary and treasurer, with Dr. R. E. Cloud, c. c. Burke, Ira Goodwin, P. H. Tyler, and the executive officers composing the board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
PERSONALS

Mrs. Tyler Roberts has returned to her home in Decatur after attending the wedding of her sister, Miss Mamie Lou Johnston, to 5Iugh NJ. Duggar, which was an event of Monday after noon.
 James Hayes of Columbia, Tenn, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. c. Sullivan. on Third avenue. MT. Hayes is a medical student at the University of Tennessee, in Memphis.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Muse have re- turned from Bell Fast, Tenn, where they spent Christmas holidays with rela' tives.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Honeycutt, who spent the past few days in Bes- semer, have returned to Benton, Ala, where they will make their home. MT. Honeycutt will be connected in the mercantile business in Benton with A. F. Hill, father, of Mrs. HOneycutt.
 Miss Peggy Read has returned to her home in Athens, Ala, after visit to friends here.
 Mrs. G. A. Grant and son, Fred, are guests of Mrs. Grants sister, Mrs. Charles Bentley.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. l.. Crew, who have been guests of Mrs. Charles Bentley have returned to their home in Shef' field, Ala.
 Mrs. Rebecca Hooff of Texas is visiting Mrs. w. D. Taylor at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Misses Alberta and Ella Jones have returned from a visit to relatives at Meridian, Miss.
 Miss Jamie Dickerson, and Miss Ev elyn Adair have returned from Union town, Ala, where they spent the holi days with relatives.
 D4I ,,or4;os ,,rofit Inv usp of ge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
145 DIVORCES ISSUED
 FOR 419 WEDDINGS
lState CapitaI Rnraanl

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 3O.- Four hundred and nineteen marriage licenses were obtained by white persons and 145 decrees of divorce were issued to white persons in Montgomery county during 1924, according to records of the courthouse. Domestic relations among negroes appeared to be more pleasant or they did not go to the time and trouble to obtain divorces. Only 84 di- vorces were issued to negroes, while 718 marriage licenses were purchased by ne- groes.