The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-25

when we ought to get busy for Birming- ham.
 help anything that ought to be helped that touches us from a city, state or na- tional standpoint.
 It does not mean that we will turn our backs upon any need, but it does mean that it's high time for us to get together and see what we can do help this old town of ours.
 I am glad that our commercial bodies are getting more and more active. The Chamber of Commerce has taken on new life, and Blanks Everett is wearing a smile that never fades; while the Civic association is climbing higher and higher each day until 1t won't be long before Secretary Harold will be putting through a cloud. The Rotarians are rolling stead fly forward, the whoop of the Kiwanisites is heard in the land, and the Realtors are moving dirt, while the Community club is busy planning progressive munich pal stunts, and all the others in the realm of clubdom are showing life.
 Even Jake Burger is smiling. but some say it's but the candidates grin. and that he isn't really an optimIst, but I know better, for he acknowledged to me that business was picking up before he got into tho
 Let's try and organize the industries of Birmingham in such a way that we can put the force of the community behind them when they seek to enter new fields of trade. Let's get in behind our whole sale merchants and talk them up when- ever an opportunity offers. Let's quit preaching trade at home and get busy and do it and thereby keep the retail stores busy. Let those who get their living out of the town stand by Birmingham.
 
 Then it's time to begin to let the state know that here in this district We have two well equipped colleges, for as sure as you live, if we will only get in behind I1OWdIu dIu IllS DlllIlAtlSIldlll SllQ Sta 10 the facts with enthusiasm we can bring at least 1000 young men here not for a few months, as in a training camp, but for nine months.
 Our two colleges are business assets that we have overlooked. Then there is and proposing to spend a large sum in new buildings, and the Margaret Allen school, which is splenddly located and handsomely housed, to say nothing of the new South Highlands School for Girls. Let's be proud of all of our schools
 The city has reason to be proud of it's parks East Lake can be made one of the most beautiful resorts in the south without the expenditure of much money, and Avondale park with it's bold spring and natural attractiveness is a veritable gem.
 Capitol park, while small. is being used in a way that is giving joy to the whole city. There are other small parks, but we are holding in reserve at the west end of Birmingham city park that some day is going to be our choicest treasure. Let's begin tc take an interest in and to boost our parks.
 I know of no city of this size that is better churched. Many of the buildings are handsome on the outside and fitted with every convenience on the inside Nearly every denomination is represented here Jew, Greek, Syrian, Protestant and Catholic have their places of worship. Many of the colored churches reflect credit upon their race. Then there is the Young Mems Christian association and the Young Women's Christian association, both in handsome homes of their own.
 Then Birmingham also has number of commodious theatres. The Jefferson is the home of the legitimate drama, while the Lyric and the Loews Bijou connect us with the best in vaudeville. There Is also number of well appointed picture shows and the best films are shown in Birmingham.
 Birming gham is fortunate in her clubs The Southern ranks with the best social clubs in the country. The Phoenix is 1 finely located in an attractive home. The Athletic club is in the front rank among 1 it's kind The Country club in the heart l of the city is it's greatest beauty spot while Roebuck has as it's lure the lovely | countryside. Redwood park is the fines | baseball club in the south.
 ! There are a number of women's clubs | The Federated Womens club, the Suf- | fragists' club, and any number of card l social and literary clubs. In fact. clut | life for women is most attractive In Bir- | mingham, and some of our club womer are great attractions in the national con l ventions.
 | It's also & lodge town. Nearly every secret order is represented here. The l Elks, the Masons, Odd Fellows and Pyth ians all have imposing homes. l haven'1 | even space to give the names of the va ! rious orders who thrive in this commun l ity. Any Birmingham man can get al excuse for staying out late at night, fo
 with so many to choose from it's hart not to be a member of secret order o | some kind
 Birmingham is noted for its hotels apartment houses cafes. well lighted an' broad streets, it's pure water, it's fin street railway system, its public school and it's beautiful homes.
 Get busy for Birmingham. I have lief
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