The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
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 resentatives in Russia will not en- gage in political activities.
 This is reasonable offer and one that the soviet government should accept for the sake of millions of men, women and children who are dying of disease and want. The record of the American relief admin istration in other countries is such that no one can question its disin- terested philanthropy.
 Americans have given generously to the afflicted nations of Europe and will continue to do so, but they are unwilling to run the risk of having supplies sent to Russia for her destitute people diverted into other channels or confiscated out right by the soviet authorities. And as long as there is single Amer ican kept in a Russian prison for no apparent cause, as in the case of Captain Fitzpatrick of Alabama, they will not be inclined to answer ap- peals for assistance, however urgent they may be.
 A Berlin jsnitor who drank 10 cases of champagne belonging to tenant, in nine days. was released because of his Unusual thirst" It takes a Teutonic court to view thirst lem iently.
 If watch is being kept to pre- vent Charley Hapsburg from mak- ing a dash for his throne, there must be plenty of opportunities for the WalCnTldH lO ldke maps.
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 A Chicago man, aged 91, who was recently divorced, says women are getting worse with every genera ton. He won't have to worry about the next generation.
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 "Savoyard" wants to see Tammary kicked out of the democratic party. It can't be done. There will always be a demand for practical politicians in this country.
 By going to picnic Gov. Len Small of Illinois may have been try ing to show the dear people that nothing could be ftUther from his mind than arrest.
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 President Harding is emulating the strenuous Colonel Roosevelt in some respects, but he hasn't put on box ing gloves yet.
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 London remains optimistic over the Irish question. The strength of British character was never shown to better advantage.
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 Teaching cannibals how to eat the food of civilized man is humanita- rian work and good for the canni- bals.
 If Mississippi sends woman to the United States Senate precedent may be established which other southern states will follow.
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 Jack Johnson is still hero to the the colored population of New York The reception Carpenter got in Paris took all the sting out of Dem s- seys final punches.
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 With the thermometer on ram page. no wonder valiant explorers are setting out for the polar regions. Senator Reeds ribald remarks about the maternity bill should be expunged from the records.
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 Booze conspirators are willing to take long chances along with big profits.
 The bobbed- haired controversy IS trivial, but this is the season for trivialities.
 In the language of the day Ulster continues to "sit pretty"
 AN ACTORS MARRIAGE RULES From she Tampa Tribune.
 stage folk are frequently accused of frivolity with regard to marrlase' vet Frederick Warde and his wire both stage favorites for many year have just celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. At the ceie- bration Mir. Warde gave the secret for a happier married life for stage folk. It sounds like rtipe which could be followed successfully In  any walk of life.
 Put away love- making to other women when you take off your makeup.
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