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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
ADRIFST WITH THE TIMES
INTERESTING THE VOTERS.

INTERESTING THE VOTERS.
You never enliven any of your
speeches with funny stories"
mo" said Senator snortsworthy, II
tation to tell an aneedote is very strong.
but 1 restrain myself"
"Why?"
In running for office it is permissible
to use jokes, borrowed or original. but
after a man gets elected he is apt to hold
his job longer if he convinces his con-
stituents that he has been sobered by the
weight Of his responsibilities"
LITTLE NEWS VALUE.
How about this divorce case?'
"Wen?"
"Its in the s1O,oOo-a-year class"
"Put it on an inside page"
GETTING OLD.
test of optimism
That you very often see
Is a touch of rheumatism
In the shoulder or the knee.
Not only is it painful
And proof of times advance.
But it makes the "debs' disdainful
When YOU ask them for dance.
VACATION CANDOR-
want to get away from the din ana inc
hurry,
want to get away from the noise OF
the mob,
The petty vexations that harass ana
worry,
But chiefly want to get away from
the job PAUL CoOh-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
SAW THE POINT

From the Kansas City Star
DR.. Wirth. the new German foreign
minister. told the Reichstag that II
must either accept or reject the repa-
rations ultimatum, and do it at once
1t must be said for pr. Wirth that he
displayed = remarkable grasp OF the
main point.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
MUCH MARRIED
MOCh NAISHSIh1D
From the Baltimore American.

From the BaItlmore American.
Harold Lloyd removed his famous
goggles and leaned far out of his big
car to catch the discussion that was
going on Between two colored MARI
mics. 1t was early morning on the lot
and the camera squad was waiting for
light
"Ah JUS know she amt gonna be
happy marryin' ag'in."
Has at woman bee married bsfo?"
Has she? At dame been married 90
often she's tongue-tied from saying
'Ah do"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
HAIL TO THE MULE.
m the Houston Post.

from inc HOuSlUu POSt.
A Ma>itoba court rules that mule
is not horse and therefore the SIS
head tax on horses can't apply to the
mule. No enlightened people would put
head tax on a mule. He is not free
holder-whatever that is--nor is he q
family animal. He is great unre-
warded constructive force in the world,
always democrat and philosopher Of
the Epictetian school,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20

from tnelr decisions, ana only n rev
hundred appeals were taken in the
entire state.
The new prison costing 100000
(not S2,000000) being built near
Montgomery is to care for the con-
victs after January, 1922, when the
convict lease system expires by law.
The governor is right when he de-
clares: "The repeal of the law pro-
viding for tax adjusters would be,
in effect, tantamount to leaving the
assessment of property to the own
ers themselves, which would be lit
tie better than establishing a system
of government supported by voluntary
subscription"
President Smith of the New York
Central railroad says American rail-
roads are good railroads" The mega
tive side of this question has already
been debated at some length by the
railroad employees
Queen Mary will permit the young
er generation to dance the tango in
Buckingham Palace. One by one the
barriers fall.
The army doesn't encourage mar
riages between doughboys and Ger
man girls, but it doesn't propose to
hunt for trouble by forbidding them
Peggy Joyce says she has money
enough to last two months. Our i'm
agination is unequal to picturins
Peggy in a bread line.
= = =
A Birmingham movie theatre an
nounces Charley Chaplin in The I'm
agrant." The man who painted the
streamers refused to follow copy.
* y y
With America, Great Britain and
Italy standing together. France may
soon realize the desirability Of falling
in line.
Floridians seem to think the day is
total loss when former Governor
Cats isn't indicted for something OF
other
Mr., Edison will confer blessing on
mankind by perfecting a photograph
that won't play jazz.
y = =
There is nothing like a household
cruise to make the summer vacation
seem twice as long.
y y =
Frances desire to trample on
PROSTATE Germany is nothing more
than human nature asserting itself
| = = =
| If NJ. Carpenter has lost his weak
ness for checked collars we have nc
further criticism to make Of him.
\ - =
For the time being Lloyd George and
BRAND have abandoned the gumshos
in diplomacy.
49,
Some of us may not know offhand
where Magdaiena bay is. but all this
jingoes know.
= y
AS we understand it, the dry en-
forcement. staff is depleted. but still
militant.
There are some observers Of Euro-
apean affairs who go so far as to blame
Hugo SHINES for everything.
= = 4
The average price of a legislator in
Tennessee must be higher than $500.
+ = =
The Knox peace resolution gets
! more perfunctory every day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
A City of Homes

The attorneys who attended the
hearings in the oil and molasses cases
before Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner Fuller this week, and Mr.. Fuller
himself" said 0. /. Bunn manager of
the Traffic Bureau, were struck with
the amount of home building going on
here. Incident to their visit they were
given automobile rides about the dis
trict. and with one accord they agreed
that there was more home building in
progress here than in any place wnere
they had been in some time
I'VE who got up own Your Own
Home exposition feel more than repaid
for the increase in building operations.
to which we contributed through that
exposition"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
MIsUNDERsTOOD ABROAD

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Spanish newspaper has discovered
that the United States is dangerous to
the peace of the world And after all
we've done to preserve our splendid iso-
iationi
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
GUESSING THEIR IDENTITY

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The new spring hats are floppy af-
fairs. hiding the eyes. The ears are
already hidden. And the mouth is
pretty successfully concealed beneath
its rouge. If you can't recognize en-
by their ankles you lose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
To be tender-minded
Does not become "a sword.
king Lear.
T.
Railroad Workers Not
a Privileged Class

I'm announcing it's intention of. re-
u ducing the wages Of railroad
workers, effective July 1, the rail-
road labor board was anticipated by
the public and by the men for some
time. An memorable logic has called
for this step. There was no way out
of it. There is no class of men, low
or high, in this country immune from
the readjustment process.
1t is a waste of words for Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, to declare that
1there is no proper justification for
a cut in the pay Of railroad workers"
There is justification for it in the in
telligence of labor itself. Labor knows
that it cannot get more than the peo-
pie can afford to pay.
There is no alternative for the rail.
road workers but to accept a reason
able reduction in the wage scale. For
them to stand alone in the enjoyment
of the war charge for service would
be the same as saying that they are
a privileged class. This is not a
country for that.
The only question involved is the
reasonableness of the reduction. That
is the place where Mr.. Gompers
might serve better than in denial ot
the justice of bringing all classes te
the lot shared by their fellows.
National Balloon Race
an Honor for Birmingham
7f7HE success of the balloon race
u which started from Birmingham
last year was pronounced, but the In
dications are that the race this year
will be even better, particularly from
the spectators point of view. A
grand stand capable of seating 10000
people has been erected, to provide
seats for the crowds who will not
occupy automobiles. 1t Is also planned
to prevent traffic congestion alons
the routes leading to and from the
aviation field in North Birmingham
Every citizen Of Birmingham who
can possibly do so should be present
when the big gas bags start on their
journey, and 1t is to be hoped that a
large crowd will witness the street
parade which viii be preliminary Of
the race. The people Of this city
should show their appreciation Of the
distinction that has come to Birming-
ham as an aeronautical center and in
spire fresh enthusiasm in the pilots
and aids, as well as out-of-town Wis
itors drawn here by this event which
Is attracting attention all over the
United States.
Some Of the greatest aeronauts in
America are now the guests Of Bir-
mingham. It is q privilege to enter
tain them and make them enjoy their
stay. These voyagers Of the air are
sportsmen to their finger tips and
everyone is going to do his utmost ia
win. As they soar away, perhaps to
enter storms and meet with thrilling
adventures above the clouds, they will
carry the best wishes of Birming-
ham.
Justice White Worthy
Successor to Marshall
TT is related Of Edward Douglass
Il White that when he left Louisi-
ana to begin his public life in Wash
ington he aspired to the chief JUS
t,ceship Of the United States supreme
court rather than the presidency. In
~ long and brilliant career on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
BRAND OBLIGES

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
London editors are asking candor
from Paris. And seem to be getting
large doses of IL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
MORE PRoFITEER1NG.

Paper suits for 81"
Yes"
That's cheap enough"
"A strip of sandpaper on the right
trouser leg for striking matches will
cost Is cents extra"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
Justice White Worthy
Successor to MarshaIl

RTl is related Of Edward Douglass
Il White that when he left Louisi-
ana to begin his public life in Wash
ingtol he aspired to the chief jus
tjceship Of the United States supreme
court rather than the presidency. In
~ long and brilliant career on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
OBLIGING.

"Robberp
Are you referring to me, sir?Y
Are there any other members of this
firm ..
1.-TWO more
I'm perfectly willing to make it
plural"
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Impressive Meeting

II was more than ever impressed
with the far-reaching Influence and the
size Of the Southern Baptist convention,
which met in Chattanooga, than ever
before, although for years / have at
tended It's sessions says w. A. Davis.
Admission.
1t has grown to be an unwieldy
body. so far as deliberative matters
are concerned, but the business is car
ried on through boards and committees
and the great crowds which throng
from the sermons and addresses / was
proud of the showing Alabama made"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-20
Raise 100000

1--WE have been very much gratified
at the interest manifested by the bust
ness and professional men, as well as
men in other walks of life. in the cam
paign to raise about 100000 in Biz
mingham and Jefferson county. to add
to the 100000 which the Christian ed :
ucation movement will give to Bir-
MISREPRESENTATION college," said w. H
Stockham.
1.-THE people of Birmingham realize
that this is. to secure 100000 for a
home institution by giving 80 per cent
of the money. People outside Birming
ham and jefferson county will donate
the 100000
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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.
This travelled man boasts that he has
been everywhere"
IF he doesn't quit talking so much
I'm going to humiliate him right here be-
fore all the company"
"HowT'
TN ask him if he's ever been to zap"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
An Open Letter To Ben Hill
Grand Jury By Sidney Clare
GREETINGS

Financial conditions serious especially affecting
the foundation country the that some extraordinary
trusted the state and county officers are literally paid bv
Zee and as times do not affect them hope for no relief
from tat quarter The desperate times through we are
passing has for Them the other hand the
value OF dollar places them stronger footing than in
your body The law you will carefully into the con-
body may think desirable. " '
In the first place would suggest you have conditions of
our Superior Court investigated The annual cost of this inst
Jury finds bills parties many cases these na
ties are never brought trial. but the civil in worse
cases pending and addition there two hundred and
w cases hed each year with only sixty disposed of each
year You will readily see what drifting into
In the second place would ask you thoroughly investigate
the which also costing county 100000 Year
privileged roads.
In the interest of the county earnestly aboshng the
bridges which can be done much eecualy great
saving to the county seriously advocate your nvestiga
time in such open entire county for farmne
1t will doubt be commended that farming does not at
know the utility With the unsettled condition of our railways
there great possibility of change OF ownership the
moved to larger CENTER leaving here repair shop by
developing the roads and making farming possible we will have
anticipated the disaster
The levied for schools your consider
alton The sentiment of the whole United States of
white citizens but advanced education is lost ninety
per cent OF people Education of ngge detriment
the race, still the law makes it necessary.
of grave Importance that your body should and
instruct Representative to draw bill to the Leg
all possibility Of graft OF dishonest officers
steal but their would be altered they could be
much more efficiently by the courts
Your body could consider and suggest scheme dispose of
the convcts they could be leased to other could adj
wise to lease suitable tracts OF wild land These lands could be
cleared and cultivated and the improvements sold back to the land
owner in which tracts of farming land could be
opened and the wealth of the county increased Or land could be
bought and improved flour grst mills are
now in operation in Fulton County.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
Two Local Concerns
Bankrupt This Week
Feinberg Furniture Store and Casper
Hide & Skin Company Closed

An involuntary petition against l..
Feinberg, the Feinberg Furniture
Store, was brought by various cred
itors who list aggregate accounts of
the$574.32 and mention alleged acts
of the firm which they say, prove
that it is bankrupt. The petitioner
admits bankruptcy. Attorney Clay
ton Jay was made custodian for the
creditors.
Another involuntary petition was
that against James Casper. trading
as the Casper Hide and Skin Conn
pany and the J. Casper Burlap Bag
Manufacturing Company. The petit
ton was brought by various credit
ors who3a total claims amount to
1928. Attorney sam Kassewitz was
named custodian.
Horace D. Murray, of Abba, Ben
Hill county, who gave his occupation
as that of laborer and an attorney.
listed liabilities of $45328 and assets
of $8l so in his voluntary petition.
He acted as his own attorney.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
PLANT NO COTTON
FOR IL MONTHS
Farmers Plan to Defeat Boil Wee.
vii in Georgia

MACON, August l9.-Legal &C
ton to prohibit the planting of cot
ton for a period of twelve months.
or until the boil weevil shall be I'M
der control or exterminated, was
today asked in resolution that was
unanimously adopted by the Georgia
Farm Congress. The resolution was
presented by Benjamin Hunt of
Eatonton, president of the Georgia
Agricultural Society.
The resolution reads as follows:
at is the sense and judgment of
the State Agricultural Society. really
a proven fact that it is being planted,
cultivated and marketed at only the
smallest fraction of the cost of the
raising, that some drastic combined
action is absolutely necessary on the
part of the cotton planters to save
them from hopeless poverty. T c v
being law abiding citizens, we de-
sire to proceed to extreme measures
only with the laws sanction.
Therefore, resolved, That we de-
sire that legal action shall be taken
to prohibit the planting of cotton
until the boil weevil shall be under
control or exterminated.
Resolved further, That we ask the
advice and assistance of the best le-
gal guidance obtainable to accom-
plish the end desired, that the agri-
cultural crop best adapted to our
state and labor may become prohta-
Bile again"
Mr.. Hunt stated that the 1922 con.
vention of the Georgia Agricultural
| Society will be held in Cordele
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH.
CoLORED, CLOSES SUCCESS
Full REVIVAL MEETINGS

The pastor, Rev. ]. H. Johnson. D.
D. began services Tuesday Aug, End
and on Monday night Aug. 9th turn
ed his flock over into the hands of
Rev. R. D. Ponder, D. D. an able
minister from Albany, Ga. who heid
two services a day for days during
the revival these Christian leaders
succeeded in adding sixty-hve con-
verts for baptism and ffty-four by
Christian experience making
total of l19 added to the church. The
baptism took place at 400 P. M. Sun
day Aug. 18th and was witnessed by
one of the largest audiences. both
white and colored, ever assembled in
this City. Not only was the meeting
success spiritually but financially
as well $l05.00 was raised. enough to
pay the pastors, the expenses of the
Church and deosited some in the treas
ury of the Church.
The pastors officers, and members
of Salem wish to extend their hearty
thanks to the other ministers. men,
bers and friends of the city for their
earnest cooperation.
Rev. Johnson, our pastor laid spe-
cial stress upon the Salvation of our
men and women, in order that they
might become better citizens in their
respective communities in which they
live, and do more toward building
Christ's Kingdom here on earth.
May God ever bless these ministers
that they may continue to preach such
strong sermons and such instructive
ones as they did here. That more of
our men and women will turn from
the world and look to Christ and
live.
Rev. J. H. Johnson, D. D. pastor,
c. M. Evans, clerk.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
?. O. s. OF A. ENDORSES Rail UNIONS RESOL luton
Atlanta Property Value
Shows Great Increases

ATLANTA, Aug 19th.-With the
total of taxable property in Fulton
county for 1921 amounting to 500
483, $500 an increase of $22, 1886, 86s
over the 1920 returns of $l67 ,646, &c
it is shown in the tax digest just COM
pleted here that the returns in Fulton
County have practically doubled in
the last ten years. This report shows
also that Fulton county will pay one
fifth of all taxes collected in Georgia
this year.
Atlantans are becoming more and
more homeowners" said Forrest Adair
president of the Adair Realty and
Trust Company, in commenting on
the increased tax returns" 1t is al
so fact that capital seeking invest
ment has found that it pays to build
more and better business buildings
Building activities in Atlanta during
the asst year have been remarkable.
hardy equaed by any other section of
the United States. 1t was necessary
to meet the great demand for homes
and business structures. Through
our chain store ease department we
have brought some of the wealthiest
firms in ,the country to Atlanta and
the South and these, of course, need
4
elled or rebuilt, thus largely incras-
ing taxable values here and elsewhere.
Atlanta has broken all records for
the erection of new homes during the
last year, according to Mr.. Adair,
whose firm. the oldest in the United
States 10 now engaged in many i'm
portant building operations in bust
ness and residential sections.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
Last Honors Paid To
DR.. James {. Russell

When the train arrived from Allan
ia Thursday afternoon, a large con-
course of friends and neighbors joined
therelatives Of the late J. c. Russell,
whose remainsarrived on the train in
paying the last honors to his memory.
DR. J. Dorminey, J, E. Russell
R. M. Ware, L. z. Thornton, w. P
Coffee, J. L. Frazer acting as pail
bearers, the remains were taken to
the late residence of the deceased
where funeral services were held
Rev. I. P. Tyson of the Central NJ
E. Church and Rev. w. M. Bitch,
former pastor the church, but now
of Vidalia conducted the funeral
services.
The remains were accompanied to
the city from Atlanta by his sons.
DIR. G. E. Russell, A. G. Fussel and
and his daughter Miss Ethelyn Fuss
ell, and his brother, Mr.. B. o. Russell
Beautiful floral offerings in profusion
were evidences of the high esteem in
which the deceased was held by his
friends and professional associates.
The out-of-town attendants at the
funeral were: DR.. Geo. E. Russell of
Atlanta, E. S. Russell and Miss Ethlyn
Russell of Atlanta, his brithers B.
0. Russell of Atlanta T. D. Russell
If Rhine, his sisters, Mrs. Martha Fus-
sell of Chauncey and Miss M, C Fus-
sell of Cordele; Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Little if Valdosta. Mr.. and Mrs J.
II. Little, Jr., of Ocilla, DR.. and Mrs.
}. A. Griffin and children of aVldosta
Mr.. J. H. Little and Dan Winner of
Cordele, P. S. Little of Macon and
H. Maloy of Rhine
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
LODGE MEMBERS
WILL COOPERATE

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Patriotic Sons of
America at their regular meeting
Thursday night, pledging the full
cooperation OF its members to the
the school authorities of the citv and
county, in maintaining the high
standard of efficiency aimed at by
the Boards of Education and the
strict maintenance of discipline and
morale of their childres attending the
various schools.
The timely passage Of these reso-
buttons, following those of the for
mer employees of the Atlanta. Biz
mingham and Atlantic, will be thor
oughly appreciated by the authori-
ties and should find kindred re-
spouse in the hearts of every parent
and guardian Of children attending
the schools of the city and county
this Fall
The resolutions as adopted follows:
To the Superintendent, the Faculties
and the Boards of Education City
of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County.
WHEREAS We have read with
pleasure and understanding the res
olutions presented to the school Of
ficials of the city and county by the
Railway Labor Unions of the City in
The Leader Enterprise and Press of
August 18th, and
WHEREAS We are in full accord
with its sentiments and the purposes
for which it is intended;
THEREFORE We the members
of the Patriotic Sons of America, in
meeting assembled, do hereby pledge
our order and our individual men,
bers to the full cooperation with
the purposes of these resolutions and
hereby pledge ourselves individually
to use our full influence, in our
homes and with our children, who
may attend the schools of the city
or county to uphold the STANDARD of
our schools and to co-opcrate in the
maintenance of discipline and NOR
ale during the attendance at school
and ask the cooperation of all par
ents of children of school age to
give their cooperation along this
line, SO that the school term now
beginning may be one of the best in
the history of the city and county.
COMMITTEE
F. L. BIGHAM.
T. ]. LUKE,
H. L. MANON.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-19
Grand Theatre Gives
Patrons Real Treat

The audiences attending the after
noon and evening program at the
Grand Theatre Thursday were high
ly entertained both by the splendid
Photoplay, "Huckleberry Finn" and
the youthful singer, Cecil Hugh Alb
bolt, who appeared at both perform
ances. 1t is probable that Cecil will
be heard again at the Grand, when
no doubt even larger audiences will
present themselves. The boy has a
beautiful voice and unlike many other
youngsters, is altogether free from
that self consciousness, which often
hampers young performers on the
stage. He will sing next Sunday
morning at the Christian church.