The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-11

factor for which they themselves were not to blame, had brought them to maturity with no prospect of ever be- ing able to overcome their handicaps. To these unfortunates the army, which has become a great university, opened the door of opportunity-an easy way to get an education and to learn trade while serving with the colors. It is hard to conceive how much help could be given in any other way, save by beneficent government which places its beneficiaries in a po- sition where they can retain their self respect by doing military duty while they learn.
 The original plan provided for the equivalent of high school education, along with vocational training. A new step forward has Been taken in obtaining the cooperation, of many of the higher institutions of learning in America, including the University of Alabama, which will give scholar ships to soldiers who desire a col lege education. Thirty-eight colleges will give tuition and other assistance to soldier-students. Fifty-two will grant tuition or reduce their fees. Seventy-four have the matter under .advisement.
 This is but the beginning. The great work is destined to go or and place in the hands of Americas un- skilled and illiterate young men ad- vantages they have never dreamed of possessing.
 We presume MT. Harding had plenty of eyewitnesses to prove his big fish got away.
 Brother Debs is no more ashamed of society than a lot of reformers who are regenerating us at so much per head.
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 Royalist plotters in Europe must be proceeding on the theory that the old order changes not.
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 In defeating the seaport amendment the rural districts of Alabama did not exactly cover themselves with glory.
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 Releasing 5o,ooo,oo0 gallons of whis- ky from warehouses might create a great deal of moisture in the atmos- PtfSi VAAC " dy anu duOlntTs
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 A woman who writes free verse" and smokes cigars in public is carrying the newer freedom to the limit.
 # F x ! A Maine man who consumed 4S eggs, .12 slices of bread and six cups of coffee at one sitting has an appetite sadly un- suited to the times.
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 The German professors are willing to forget. They have great deal to forget for which the allies were in no way responsible.
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 Doctors from Austria and other parts of Europe are Hooking to Spaia in quest of patients and if the truth were known, they may be praying for an- other epidemic of Spanish influenza.
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 Lloyd George hopes for the best al- though he is still trifle dubious about Ireland
 Twelve thousand worl1men in Balti- more refused to accept an increase in wages We are living in an age of miracles.
 Judging from description of his personal appearance, the Duke of Marl- borough is the musical comedy type of nobleman.
 Wilson and Cox have been made hon. orary life members of the National Democratic club. That isn't much con solation to spirits sorely tried.
 * * * x If we can recover half the enthusi- asm with which we celebrated the sign- ing of the armistice the celebration of it's anniversary today will be suc- cess.
 For a married man, Novelist George knows a great deal about women.
 A SHORN ARKANSAS Johnson Cor. Springdale News. Bonnet Maxey has disposed of that ample crop of whiskers which we're such awful dust catchers. -------s.----
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