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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Prosperity Increasing

Having just returned from Florida I am able to report a great tide of prosperity in that state," said H. J. Porter. "The tourist business is un- usually large. At Jacksonville all the hotels are crowded and I had difficulty in getting a room, and it is the same way in all the towns known espe- cially as winter resorts.
 "F1orida's fruit crop has brought 40 per cent more than it did last sea- son, and the lumber business and other commercial interests peculiar to the Land of Flowers are booming. l have never known more optimism or greater hustle in Florida than now.
 Here in Birmingham conditions have been improving rapidly for several months past, and I look for exceptional prosperity by spring. This is going to be a great year for Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

a patient listener, unmoved by off cial cajolery and indifferent to the white light of publicity that beats upon him.
 Just what he will accomplish abroad remains to be seen. He prob ably enjoys the honors accorded him, but some of President Wilson's sin cere admirers doubt exceedingly whether he will be able to do any thing really wo1kh while in Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
SEA FEVER

By John Masefield. must down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all ask is a tall ship. and star to steer her by, And the wheels kick and the wind S song and the white sails shaking, And gray mist on the seas face,
 and gray dawn breaking. I must down to the sea again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all ask is a windy day, with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown
 spume and the sea gulls crying. I must down to the sea again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gulls way and the whales way,
 where the winds like whetted knife; t4e And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover. And quiet sleep and sweet dream, when the long tricks over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
THE DURATION OF A WINK rom the Washington Star

From the WaShmgtOn Star
 The time occupied by the several phases of the movement has been measured, and it is found that the mean duration of the descent of the lid is from 75 to s1 thousandths of second.
 The interval while the eye is shut was in one case only 15 hundredths of a sec. ond. The rising of the lid occupied l, hundredths of second. A specially ar ranged photographic apparatus was used The popular phrase that something is done 'quicker than wink" is, therefore expressive to degree that may be stated in fractions of a second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
FayOrS Street Tax

NO more just or equitable tax was ever levied than street tax upon able bodied men who dwell within a city's limits who partake of every advantage. every convenience, every protection af- forded by the city government" re- marked Frank " Evans
 'In Birmingham there are thousands of men walking the sidewalks, driving over paved streets, enjoying the safe ty and protection of street lights and police and sending their children to school, who pay nothing into the city treasury for these privileges. They should be forced to work the streets are pay street tax, just as the farmer is required to do road service. But every able bodied man, whether he be a property taxpayer or not, should be made amenable to this tax. Otherwise, the law would be class leg islation, therefore imperative. The city commission should apply the same law or rule for the collection of street tax as that which is applied to the rural inhabitant for road duty. This rule fixes an age limit and a qualifica- tion as to physical ability and applies to the rich as well as to the poor, therefore cannot be. considered class legislation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Tt is said that Nero fddled while Rome burned" Greensboro Watchman. That's the least harmful think old rip- snorting Nero ever did. Outside of mur- dering several people, among them his mother, the worst practice he had was to write poetry and make his helpless sub- jects applaud its reading. Petronius got along better with Nero than some others because he was tactful enough to appre- ciate the Kings verse; However, after Nero turned on Petronius and decided to have him sliced up, Pete after slashing his veins while in the bath tub, sent a cruel message to the King. He said he was dying, but for that he was com- pensated in the knowledge that he would not have to listen to any more of the Emperor's bum poetry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
Roosevelt and the Republicans

Roosevelt will be nominated in both of the conyentions in Chicago-the pro- gressive and the republican, said Charles s. Moorman of Philadelphia
 "A few months ago it was a common thing to hear old line republicans say that Roosevelt could not get the stand pat vote, but now I find the republicans talking almost as enthusiastically about the plan to unite on the bull mooser as we who supported him in 1912.
 'I am not politician, but I expect to attend the progressive convention in June. I look for an old-time love feast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
A POINT TO REMEMBER.

Apostles of preparedness now are very
 often met They're caught without umbrellas when
 the sky is passing wet And they seldom save penny 'gainst the
 time they'll need it most. #xa% But they'll make fun of our navy and
 and in knowing manner roast Our microscopic army which is pitt
 fully small And in case we were invaded couldn't
 stem the tide at all Yet, they've never learned the lesson
 true wherever men may roam, That prparedness, like charity, should
 aye begin at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
A POOR LISTENER.

What was the lecturers subject?'
 "'F'rom the Cradle to the Grave,'' an- swered MT. Dubwaite, who escorted Mrs. Dubwaite to the hall under compulsion." :"
 Was the address worth hearing?"
 T can't say. I fell asleep during the cradle part, and when I woke up the lecturer had just spoken the final words in the cemetery"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
UNFORTUNATE RESULTS.

What you lack most is self-confi- dence" said the man who likes to give away advice.
 Perhaps so," answered the pessimistic person.
 Hold your head up, throw your shoul- ders back and tell yourself that you are as smart as anybody"
 That won't do at all' answered the to act that way I invariably buy some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
HOTEL LOBBIES
Busy New Orleans

l was not surprised to see Louisiana go prohibition in the democratic primary Tuesday. It would have seemed very strange had the majority been on the dry side," said H. H. Rior- dan of Chicago.
 Il visit New Orleans frequently, and have never seen it look quite so pros- porous as now. When I was there 10 days ago, every hotel was filled to capacity. and every business man l met was talking enthusiastically of good times. Prohibition would par alyze New Orleans, and the day will never come, perhaps, when it will be prohibition town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
A HAPPY THOUGHT. .

1T heard you holding gay converse with the jantor this morning.
 Yes"
 Iris seldom the great man unbends."
 Quite true, but this morning I had oc- casion to borrow a corkscrew from him and I invited him up to my apartment to see that highly useful device in opera tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
HIS OPPORTUNITY.

Any man who keeps his backyard clean is good citizen"
 But suppose he lives in an apartment house and has no backyard"
 "In that case he can earn the gratitude of his neighbors by answering his call bell promptly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
IT nQESNNT MATTER

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
 Without stopping to look up year. book, does anybody who is not a poli- tician know in which administration Charles Warren Fairbanks was vice pres ident?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord, the sunshine of this morning seems to enter my soul. My heart thrills with the strange joy of living. send me today upon some high adventure May loving be knightly enterprise, may serving be kingly sport. But may all my life burst into Its best glory in my comradeship with Thee' In Christ's name. Amen.-H. M. E'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
NORTH CAROLINA PLEASED

From the Charlotte Observer.
 The selection of Birmingham as the con- vention city for the United Confederate Veterans suits this section of the south mighty we'll. North Carolina will be rep resented this year by larger numbers than in the recent past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
The Effect of IlI-Fitting Shoes


 There are few people who realize the many ailments of the feet caused by the unnatural and unscientific makes of footwear in vogue these days," said Surgeon Chiropodist c. D. Leverett. Many of the ladies, in par ticular, persist in following the dic- tates of the stylemakers in footwear and thus impair their pedal extremeties to such an extent that it is painful for them to walk. although they suffer and go right ahead.
 The position the foot is placed in by the tilt of the shoe has direct bearing on the action of the spine and in many instances causes this vital part in the construction of the body to give the wearer of ill-fitting shoes much discomfort. The spine is not the only part of the body that is affected by the wearing of shoes that are not properly fitted to the peculiaritles Of the human anatomy. The function or many organs may be affected and in many instances cause grave danger to the person who persists in wearing the wrong kind of shoe. The numerous oth- CT foot troubles are trivial in com parison to the effects from extra high heeled shoes. Cramped feet cause a person to be noted for their irritable state of mind and many are sufferers from this condition. Some can wear the high heeled shoes without any trouble, while others are caused much distress thereby. Tight shoes have no place anywhere and should be elimin- ated by. those who wish to smile and Iaugh when the occasion demands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
ALARMING SYMPTOMS.

ALARMING SYMPTOMS. "Asphodeia Twobble says she has found herself at last'
 "Umph! I presume she talks about her starved soul, her mission in life and all that sort of thing"
 "Why, yes.'
 We must get up a dance at once. As phodelia is thinking too much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

By saying he fears war with Great Britain more than with Germany, Minor ity Leader Mann doubtless hopes to im- press the country with the fact that he can see long way ahead of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
MOST EMBARRASSING

From the Atlanta Journal.
 There being no little countries left to be crushed, the belligerents will have to give their attention to each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

It is rumored that MT. Bryan will short ly go abroad on matters appertaining to peace. If he does that, there may be a better chance for peace in the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Alabama has added another lynching to her list, but she needn't try to keep up with Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Damon Runyon says a society crowd is seldom demonstrative. Society simply can not afford to whoop and shout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

New Orleans put her foot down firmly against statewide prohibition in the re- cent Louisiana election. Tourists weep at the thought of dry New Orleans,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

The modern Indian chugs around in a Ford and lectures on the evil of drinking "firewater."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

The jealous Carranzistas shoot in haste and waste no time in repentance if they happen to shoot the wrong Mexican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
DEGREES OF INSANITY

DEGREES OF INSANITY. Whats the difference between a fu- Not being an expert alienist, I can't answer that question"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

T. R. might straighten things out at Sing Sing, if he did not have more inn portant matters to think about just now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

So great is the territory of the United States that. contrary to the popular mo- tion, there are yet regions which have been but imperfectly explored and gov ernment scientists know very little about their characteristics. A specialist of the United States geological survey recently visited the practically unknown Canyon range of west-central Utah It was said that this was the first time a trained sci enlist had ever visited that region and learned all about it's physical aspects and its geological history. The coast and geo. detic survey sent 8 party about the same time up the Kuskoquim river, in Alaska,
 which took certain astronomical instru- ments into the country for the first time. The surprising discovery was made that the river lay in some places 50 miles from
 the position it had been supposed to oc- cupy and which was recorded on the most accurate maps in existence. As this stream is the second largest river in Alas ka, forming with it's tributaries navi- gable waterway 1200 miles long and pro- viding transportation to a valley that is expected to rival the famed Yukon in wealth, government maps were imme- diately corrected in accordance with the information obtained by the survey party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Germany says she has no food problem. It's remarkable how many false impress sions get abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

In that dear Paris the royal family of Montenegro may be able to forget the hard life of the Balkans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

An observer marvels at the ability of the Russians to "come back The trouble is that they don't come back far enough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

It's time to stop, look and listen when Holland begins to take water on the side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Open up your purses and help stricken Poland. Conditions there are probably worse than they ever were in Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Sir Douglas Haig is said to be a lucky man. He'll need all his luck before the present war is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Somehow, the average newspaper read CT fails to get excited over events in Mesopotamia no matter how important they may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

large decrease in the number of patents applied for during 1915. In normal times the number averages 30,0OO, but this last year it has fallen to 1900. It is also re- markable that a considerable number of applications for British patents have been made by Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

The motor truck has made many changes in modern warfare, but old Dob- bin is still relied on to pull a gun out of a tight place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

The various belligerents of Europe seem to be waiting for something to happen. At this distance it is impossible to say just what they are waiting for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

L. D. Griffis and w. D. Brumbeloe are the only authorized travelling repre- sentatives of The Age. Herald Ill its cir culation department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
TACTLESS UPLIFTERS

|, finds relief in going to the movies. To
 every ''uplifter," whatever may be his
 or her reforming speciality, there should
 be food for thought in the ex-President's
 confession. All society cannot be reformed
 while you wait. The evils that afflict
 humanity are of remote origin and are deeply ingrained in the very flores of
 the race. They cannot be eradicated by
 the efforts of single generation, even
 though there were unanimity in the minds
 of men regarding the best method of
 procedure for the attainment of higher
 civilization upon earth
 It is true that no great cause has ever
 been without bowling fanatics. But the
 leaders of any uplifting movement should see to it that the tactless enthusiasts among their followers should permit si- lence to come, now and again, Hike a poultice to heal the blows of sound" The fiasco in which the Ford peace pilgrim age has ended is an illustration of the desirability of boise and common sense upon the part of essentially worthy people who are so dazzled by the shining aims they essay that they cannot see the trees l for the woods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

mining stock that isn't worth ? cents a share.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned un- less stamps are enclosed for that pur- pose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Mobile Item: Workers in the cause o1 education among the illiterates of Ala bama have planned campaign which should receive the indorsement of every person. old and young, in the entire state. Next Saturday, January 29, has been set apart as a day on which 'illiteracy' but tons will be offered for sale, the fund de- rived from this source to be devoted to educational work. Miss Esther Foster, of the state educational department, has been visiting the schools of Montgomery and interesting the school children in the movement and has been much encouraged by those whom she sought for their sup port in selling the little badges of honor. The campaign will be conducted all over Alabama Mobile will do its share in the effort to give every man, woman and child In the state a fair education. at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

We are such stuff As dreams are made of, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.
 Tempest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Franklin Democrat: Some of the candi- dates were caught mapping by a foolish provision of the new primary law which provides that a candidates name shall not appear on the ticket unless he files his announcement with his campaign commit tee before the probate judge within five days after his announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Decaturs Daily: Knowing that "discre- ton is the better part of valor," we have immense admiration for the valor of the statesman who sticks to his post at Wash ington when his opponent at home hap pens to be better stumper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Gadsden Journal: A Philadelphia choir boy stole from the church in order, he said, that he might start a church of his own. Evidently some missionary work was needed there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27

Daily and Sunday Age-Herald, year $500 Daily without Sunday. ay............ AOO Daily and Sunday, per month";. .5o
 Daily and Sunday. three months'. 1'oO Weekly Age-Herald, per annum. .6O Sunday Age-Herald, per annum.. 2.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
NERO AND HIS TEMPERAMENT

And to hear these tales the public ha seriously inclined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-27
ALABAMA PRESS

Anniston Star: In congested New York in order to make room for the population, they build skyscrapers; in Europe they dig trenches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-09-02
WHICH is AMERICANISM
THIS OR THIS?
DEMOCRATIC
PLATFORM ON
DlSLOYALTY

Whoever. 'c,H0'cl hy the pur.
pe0e TO promote ta, Iatlgcs, Of a
foreign p0wtI. iu disregard Of our
own country welfare or 90 iniure
this Government 200 DO. foreign re-
latious or cripple %. industries az
home. and wn1cvGi uy arousiu
preiUdiccs OF a racial. religious or
other nature. creates dlscord and
state among our people fo as 20
obs.ruct tho wholesome process Of
uni hcHtion. 90 f.i'h'r.s 90 the trust
which the privilege o. citizenship
reposc / n him and di.loysl 20 ms
country.
We, Therefore. condemn az
Suhvcrsive OF TINS nations unity
and integrity and 8s destructive
of It's welfare. the activities and
designs of every group ar ~orsant4a-
ton. political OF otherwise. that
has for It's object the advauccmcpt
Of the interest OF % foreign power.
whether suoh oblec, Is promoted
by iutimidatiug the Government,
a political party. OF representa-
tvcs OF the people. or which Is
calculated ana tends 90 divide our
people into -autagonistic groups aud
thus TO destroy that complete
agreement and solidarity Of tho
people and that unity Of sentiment
ard national purpose 30 essential
to the perpo,uity OF the nation and
It's free Institution
We condemn an alliances and
con binatious of individuals IN this
country OF whatcyer nationality or
descent, who agree aud cousplre
together for the embarrassing or
weakening our Government OF Of
improperly influencing or coerciuR
orr public representative IN deal
INF or n~egotating with any foreign
power We charge that such con
s%piracies among a limited number
exist and have been iustiglted for
the purpose of advancing the in
terestB Of foreign countries 10 the
prejudice and dctrmcnt of our
own country We condemn any
political party which IA view of
the activity OF such conspirators.
snrronders its integrity OF modifes
It's policy
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-09-02

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