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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
ppRrEcr SCHOOL HISTORY

From the New York World.
 The complaint of Bunker Hill Day orator at Hartford that no mem ton of Nathan Hale is made in a school history in which ample jus .Iee IS uv.s~
 nent enough. A history without Hale is not an American history. But the criticism has q wider application as voicing q dissatisfaction which Is expressed in many quarters It the ,haracter of instruction in American history which Is contained in school text books. There is even an agita- tion to make American history safe for Americana"
 It seems to have pretty we'll sur vived any assaults, open or. covert which have been made on it. Admit tedly the school histories supplied to pupils of former generation when reared by students of an older growth appear to fall short of thoroushness and impartial treatment.
 
 But who is to write the school nis- tory which will satisfy everybody Is the task to be intrusted to some his torlan of eminence in q larger field to prepare a summary for school use,
 cnolee of she text book tu be left, ss of old, to rtc judgment Of local school boards? Would history certified by a republican Congress possibly satisfy democratic parents?
 A perfect compendium of American history for school pupils Il .ceptablc to their elders Is about as unattain- able as perpetual motion. The very disagreement of opinion over tnc merits of those in use indicates that at least they effect the purpose or intoxicating good Americanis,n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
ARKANsAs sPORrs

From the Bigelow Citizen Press.
 We'll. the king of sports has open- ed up on the main stem-pitching horseshoes. If some one will bring out the checkerboard and start cui-' tivating the cookie burs and jimp- son weeds we'll be rivals for first honors with Coperas Gap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Capt. Mort" Jordan
 Sleeps in Arlington

RH0DAY in Arlington cemetery
 U the body of Capt. Mortimer H. Jordan will be laid to rest be- side two other Birmingham heroes, Capt. Bryan Tomlinson and Lieut.. Meredith Roberts.
 Although it has been nearly three years since Mort Jordan died in a French hospital, after being mor- tally wounded in action, the people of Birmingham who knew him all the years of his life still mourn for him and reverence his memory. The city which he loved so we'll and in which he was deservedly popular, would esteem it privilege to honor his flag -draped coffin, but it is better that he should sleep in Arlington, place sacred to Amer ican heroes and national shrine.
 Mort" Jordan died the gallant death of soldier and a gentleman. The proverbial sweetness of his spirit was not lessened by suffering A comrade who knew him in France says he was brave and cheerful to the last. Shortly before his death he said, Well, this is pretty good war, after all"
 When Mort" Jordan marched through the streets of Birmingham at the head of his company, which was destined to win fame on French battlefields as part of the Rain bow division, there was an exalted look on his face, as if he saw even then a vision of the sacrifice he would be called upon to make for his , country. That he made it gladly, none who knew him will ever doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23

comfortable living and eventually prosper. "Go vest" is still slo- gan with great possibilities, and if the modern caravan is composed of flivvers instead of ox-wagons, the chances are all the better for the 1921 pioneer to make the ventuse pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Good Programme

presented by the RedpAth chautau- qua at Avondale,' said Thomas E. Huey. and the large crowds attend Ing each performance are enjoying them thoroughly Nothing But The Truth the play presented last night, was one of the most delightful shows | have ever seen.
 The cast was splendid and kept the audience laughing all tbe tims The theme of the play was just as refreshing as could be and proved that one could not always tell the truth without making some people angry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Al RIVER or INK

From the Providence Journal.
 river in Algeria is literally filled with ink. being formed by the union of streams one of which is im- p"cgnated with gallic acid ana the other with iron. "Wcfcs writ In water" must mean in Algeria s.me- thinr mora than the poet intended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
GAMALlEl.'s WAY

From the Montgomery Advertisef.
 there is loud cry from the public that Hardin~ use the b., stick to force congress to act on pending measures. He hasn't a big stick tenn rerament. He prefers sweet stuff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Like The Plan

In communication to Dr. c. W. Shropshire, international president of Civitan clubs, Earl J. Litteer, Ok lahoma City civitan, praises the traf- fife laws and their enforcement in Birmingham. He also asked that q copy of the code and necessary pa pers in connection with examination of motor car drivers be sent him.
 T sent him everything he asked for" declared pr. Shropshire. Tt is certainly refreshing to see some on- from another city who admires traf- fic regulation in Birmingham. From Mir. Litteer's letter, I gather that the Civitan club of Oklahoma City will try to have the same code and ex- animation plan adopted in their city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Crossing the Plains
 in a Motor Caravan

TTHE pioneers of an earlier day,
 U with their ox-drawn prairie schooners, have been succeeded by the motor caravan. A large party of prospective farmers will leave Brooklyn in automobiles, July 15, bound for Idaho, where they will set tie on land reclaimed under state supervision.
 One hundred and thirty families have already been listed for the jour ney. There are still few places open for "good business men, good neighbors and good farmers" The party will have the support of the governor of Idaho and the state ag- ricultural college. Experts will be provided to assist them in solving their difficulties. Such help will be needed, as the caravaners are not experienced farmers.
 The automobiles will carry trail- CTS stocked with "all the comforts of home" and the journey will be made under military government, with a camp guard maintained each night. The settlers are going to the Snake river valley, where they will start life anew, minus most of the hard ships that were faced by their pre- decessors who crossed the plains half century ago. Incidentally, they will need more money than many of the early settlers were blessed with. It is estimated that from $3,000 to $5,O0O will be neces- sary for travelling expenses and to make the first payment on 40 acres of land.
 These people have the right idea. They are leaving the congested east for part of the country where there are extensive areas of land awaiting to be developed and where m industrious man may hope with . fair degree of certainty to earn 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
THE TRANSITION STAGE.

THE TRANSITION STAGE.
 This correspondent wants to know if Gertrude Gladeyes, the movie star. is married" said the, assistant mo- tion picture editor
 Just reply that Gertrude is so- journing in Nevada" said the editor. land let the correspondent draw his own conclusions" !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
rance of that item of the domestic coal problem is colossal.

rance of that item of the domestic coal problem is colossal.
 The consumer has been negligent in informing himself about differ ent grades of coal. He has made little effort to inquire about the price and quality of the various grades and has made unsupported charges against the industry at large because he confined his in- vestigations to one or two of the fancy varieties, which he does not need and which may be regarded as luxury.
 Dr. Brady gives a scientific ex- planation of Carpenters pale. waxy look For the benefit of unscientifia readers, we will state that it isn't due to fear of the Dempsey person
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 If pirates are operating in Amer. ican waters the navy department haG better order out few seaplanes with enough bombs to blow the "pi" out of piracy.
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 If Henry Ford has only made 5,o0O,OO0 flvvers where do all those little cars come from that we have ness? Q The Chicago News doesn't think the soldity of the solid south is seri- ously menaced. That view colncdes with the consensus of opinion in the solid south,
 Colonel Harvey spoke at the, dedi- cation of Sulgrave manor. No ex- citement is reported in the state de- partment.
 # # < If the victory at Jersey City de- bends on "glandular superiority" we fear great many fight fans won't know how to place their money.
 < # x Distinguished Publicists who have tried to fathom the Harding mind have been forced to come up at fre- quent intervals for air.
 < x # Constantinople Is one of the worst cities in the world, but that does not explain the solicitude with which 1t is regarded by the great powers.
 # + 4 If Beauvis and Stillman ever face each other in court the headline writers will be expected to do some of their snappiest work.
 While i. may be true that com- few people starve to death III <Aificil ltdr SlaTNCd dIC to be met with in every block.
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 General Dawes has been made dt- rector of the budget, position in which he can shout, Hell and Maria without jeopardizing the country.
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 With immigrant girls aspiring to a career in the movies, home cook ing promises to become a lost art in this country.
 MT. Dempsey's practice of not shaving prior to bout makes him look as much like cave man as possible.
 Some of Montgomery's citizens will breath more freely when Evangelist Bob Jones betakes himself to pas lures new.
 A robbery in an adjacent flat was detected by New fork man Wno was about to take bath. It hap pened to be Saturday night.
 * < x It Is 2 fortunate convention that can meet and adjourn without hay ing the Irish Nquestion bob up.
 * * z Our seaplanss were trifle late in starting to work on the U-117. but it was a case of, "spurlos verssnkt."
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 Personal note; Admiral William 5. Sims, of Great Britain and America, has returned to America.
 Y r * A visit to Belfast Just at this time tesxs the courage of British royalty PERFECr SCHOOL HISTORY Az. M. .., Nor1d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Next Rest Thing

officials of the Southern club have arranged to have direct wire to give the Dempsey Carpenter prize fight blow by blow said Clarence Lloyd, secretary of the club.
 Tn addition we will also report the billiard tournament and chess tournament and are expecting be- tween 500 and 600 men. There will be special operators as we'll as spe- cial callers, and we believe this will meet with the approval of all mem bers of the organization. It will al- low many men to keep up with the fight, which is the very next best thing to seeing it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
HENRy's sllORr LANE

From tne Humps IrfuuHes
 Henry Ford Is going to run his trick Sailroad six days q week only which. one ina Einea, should be long enough on the Detroit and Ironton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
BUT GETTING NOWHERE

From the New York Telegraph. Speaking of entanEling alliances the administrators present motto culled from the late Lord Tenny- son, is:
 Half a League.
 Half League,
 Half League, onward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
HE'D BEEN THERE.

HE'D BEEN THERE "You've travelled great deal?" "oh, yes.9 said the cheerful liar. Ever been to Utopia?" T spent six weeks touring the country. Never saw such hotels in my life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
NOBODY KNOWS

From the Philadelphia Public
 Ledger
 In Washington nobody knows just what the inner circles of the admin istration are doing about the three greatest of our foreign problems, There is silence, a silence that may mean anything or nothing.
 This is June 20. The Harding ad- ministration came into power on March 1. More than hundred days have come and gone since. We are in the fourth month of a new ad- ministration pledged to action on peace, the limitation of armament and world association of nations.
 What has been done? Just what are the accomplishments in these pledged matters?
 The House and Senate are having tug ofwar over the form and scope of "declaratory peace resolu- tion." The White House, to all ap- pearances. is untroubled oyer tha. deadlock.
 The allies and Germany have cleared up the matter of reparation.. Things have moved in Europe. The allies wait upon us to make known our desiresson many questions grow ing out of the treaties. But no whis sper comes from the White House or the department of state as to plans, policies, hopes or fears in re- gard to making peace treaties with what is left of the central empires.
 The Senate has authorized" the President to call a conference on the limitation of naval armaments. Tn unmi stakable ways the people of thc nation have authorized" the Presi- dent to call such conference.
 We are willing, even anxious, so is England. Japan will come in. Italy and France, war-burdened. tax-rid- den, will welcome the move. To all outward seeming no move toward a conference for armament limitation has been made.
 The world finally achieved a League of Nations. Imperfect or not, it was achieved. We decide to stay outside. We come now urging a different kind of league or associa- tion. The representatives of 4S na- tlons have expressed themselves will- ing to modify the league to meet our wishes. This has been announced in many ways on several occasions.
 Now and again the administration refers to the world association" that Is to take the place of the league. But nothing is done about it! The Harding substitute for the league may be moving, but it is moving with the sIowness of a glacier. No eye can see the signs of movement.
 The foreign policies of the Hard ing administration retain their wrappinEs of uncertainty and their mists of vagueness. There is wal of silence around them. Cryptic ut- terances are the rule. The oracle when it speaks speaks as did the Oracle of Delphia.
 The passwords are two: "Wait' and hush" But what of peace? or the limitations of armament? o1 the association of nations? Outside of the inner circle nobody knows.
 Is it possible the administration in- ner circle itself does not know? Ihat it has not made up it's mind9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
HE WAS RIGHT.

Have you any occupation?' asked the judge. NO, your honor said the cuiprit, with the prospect of workhouse sentence before him, but I'm afraid that in less than 30 minutes I'll have one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
BLESS HIM. A man to praise
 Is Henry Groner; He never says, T pulled a boner."

T pulled a boner." MODERN SOURCE OF HISTORY. Thomas, this essay you wrote about Cleopatra is full of errors" Its all mas fault, ma'am" "How's that, Thomas%'
 She wouldn't let me go to see the film because she said Cleopatra didn't wear enough clothes"
 RATHER COOL.
 The nonchalance of these aviators is amazlng."
 4;what now?"
 An aviator who went up to make a 5,ooo-foot drop in parachute took along a book of verse to read while he was drifting earthward."
 THE POWER OF BEAUTY. 'Is Miss Teacher a pretty girl?" Shes the stunning type"
 'Yes?"
 I've seen druggist ignore a dozen cash customers to sell her a stamp" " LIKE A SOUTHERN COLONEL Who is the person in overalls dawdling about your premises?" He is called a workingman." said MT. Dubwaite, sarcastically, but I've been watching him for an hour or two, and I suspect it's courtesy +{t1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
The "Hurry-up Party.

"one of the annoying habits exer- cised by some of our motor drivers, and quite noticeable from time to time, is the hurryup party who wants to pass street car" says Charles c. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club.
 "He is apparently in such a great rush that he can not endure having to stop while the car is taking on or dischargins passengers. and, against all traffic rules, takes mat ters into his own hands
 He makes dive to the left of the street car he is following to make quick get-by. We see them do it every day, and 99 per cent of them get by, but look at the truck accident at West End last Monday and before you do it yourself, stop and think
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
WHAT THE BAND MEANT TO MARY

WHAT THE HAND MEANT TO MANx From the New York Evening Post.
 In New York household is . maid. newly arrived from Hungary. who has tragic memories of the war. She is the sole survivor of her family. A few days ago there was neigh borhood celebration near her new home, one of the features being a small parade. When the band march ed past and struck up a military air, Mary sprang to the window Like flash she was back, exclaiin- ing one of the very first English words she knows:
 War War"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
so IT IS.

Sweet land of liberty,Y
 What title could be truer? Since everywhere we see
 The industrious home brewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
A Fine stunt

ine
 The appearance of The Age-Her- aid in newsprint made of Alabama spruce pine was fine stunt" said l.. K. PlosseT manager of the South eastern Demurrage and Storage bu- reau.
 Things like that inspire, because they point along the forward path. The potentialities of this proof of the suitability of Alabama spruce pine for paper making purposes have been made to stand out in bold re- lief by MT. Barretts enterprise.
 'It was altogether a really big thing, and this community appreci- ated It's significance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
THE THIRD HORsEMAN

From the New York Herald.
 We have before us, cold from the government presses, the census Du @ reau,s latest thriller. Mortality Sta- tistics for 1s19."
 This fat book contains record oi ali the deaths in the registratio, area of the United States for tn year, to the extent of giving tn- number who die from each disease with their age. color and urban rural residence. %
 Let us look into the book and see hoW many of the eighty-odd millions of Americans in the registration area died of the cause that has perturbed mankind more than any other since the morning of the human race.
 How many succumbed in 1913 to that which has been the dread and the prodding of nlne-tenths of the billions who have lived and diei since the eviction from the garden?
 The answer Is s1. Among each 4,- 900, 900 persons there was but one death from starvation.
 If the census men are right. then this must have been . pretty ia. and prosperous country in 1919 and. in- deed. in all our recent years. for the annual deaths from starvation slnce 1900 have never averaged more than 40, according to the Mortality Sta tistics."
 But we have suspicion that the census men, with all their questions. dc not learn everything. There Is a pride that Is more relentless than hunger, and there Is often an under- standing neighbor who is willing to tell white lie after the fact. "Anae- mia" Is good word in such cases It Is more pleasant. however, to relieve the census man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
wAsHINGTON sTATuE IN ENGLAND

WASHINGTON STATUE IN ENGLAND Henry Van Dyke. in the London Times. o Chief who twice for England
 fought
 Against her savage foes. And once, withstanding Englan4s
 King A patriot army dared to bring. Injustice to oppose. Honor was written on your heart. And fealty on your hand; For England's ancient cause yea
 stood; Her Magma Charta you made g0oA. In fair Columbia's land. What gladness filled your sss1 e When from high heaven you saw America and England fight Together on the side of right. For liberty and law! Stand here on this ancestral grouna, virginfa's greatest son: sNelson will look you in the face And greet the grandson of his raoo- Immortal WAshington. While that deep-footsd friendshtp
 holds Across tha storm-swept sea, No mad mob dreams, no tyfAnt's
 wrath, Ss<s@ ksa 1 kU Shall turn freedom from her athI Until tho world is free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
RURAL COMEDY.

RURAL COMEDY. Jack and Jill went up the hill, A cameraman beside them; But did their tumbling act so ill The director had to chide them.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
WEDDING AMMUNITION

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 A Chicago man starting On his wedding journey was hit by milk bottle and had his skull fractured. When they add milk bottles to riss and old shoes. it's time for bomb -pzoofs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
MORNING PRAYER

A MORNING PRAYER
 Through the daily doing of the little truth we know, lead us, Lord, into the fuliness of thy truth of which today we can but dream. Amen.-M. s. E.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23

The harder match'd, the greater vic- tory. -HcBry VI.
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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1921-09-16
MARKET REPORT
FURNISHED ~ v. g. 6UREAU
OF MARKETS. WAsHiNo-
TON, D. c.
Fruits and Vegetables


kets potatoes advanced 50@soc per 100
lbs sacked at 81. l5G2.66. +. q. Il. New
Jersey shipping points firm at N:sb0a
ve as scr Ha aS up s ,sss@' ana sst
markets at ss:5Ss.so; firm in Kansas
s s,ty and points 81 Lsp; q .'S' r% a.
September crop estimate total potst,
production sss.ooo.ooc bu. compared With
4ss, 100000 last year.
Eastern yellow globe onions In Phiia:
at ,sSoosf5. Middiswsstsrn yellow
varieties up tbc in New York At n7s0t:
apple crop az H. million S.r,
rels compa red with SIS million last year.
For the week Chicago December wheat
gained lie net, closing at S1.n Is;
December corn Lee, closing NJ % lie.
lack Of support and selling by Northwest
houses Advances were the result OF good
demand from eastern and seaboard hous-
es. bullish news, and heavy buying by
commission houses. Coarse grains clos
ed firm with fair buying. Country corn
offerings light.
Closing prices in Chicago cash market:
No red winter wheat $l.31: No. hard
corn Soc; No. white oats, SIC. For the
week Minneapolis December wheat UP
l-2c closing at $1.4l IA; Kansas City
R R,SninSa wheat hsstn,b LIE at Nzs Ia;
$40 81. Chicago September wheat
closed $12s IL; September corn 55c;
Minneapolis September wheat $1.4 Ia;
Kansas City September wheat $1.19 Ia;
Winnipeg October wheat s1.A rs.
Market only slightly changed during
week Eastern markets generally duh.
Slightly improved demand noted at At
lanta and other southern markets. Light
country. loadngs are again increasing.
Prices lower at Cincinnati, but demand
fairly active at the decline.
Quoted No; Timothy: New York
$40 so, Philadelphia $24 Cincinnati, $40,
Chicago s24, Minneapolis 1880, Atlanta
No. alfalfa Memphi, s22. Minneapolis.
s sicbS. 'i'' om@'a 'iA'o0' Kansas CITY
Market quiet and steady Wheat feeds
rather weak due 10 heavy offerings and
improved demand. Corn feeds and al
Quoted sept. s: Bran s12 middlng.
49, Minneapolis; No. / alfalfa meal $50.
Kansas City: gluten feed s30.15 Chicago;
white hominy feed s23 st. Louis.
Dairy Products
Following unsettled conditions in the
butter market last week the markets
are now much firmer with increased de-
mand for all grades at higher prices.
Closing prices, 90 score: Chicago 40c,
Philadelphia and New York Ale, Boston
a. lac.
Live Stock and Meats
There was slight contraction OF the
price range in the bulk OF sales OF hogs
at Chocago during the past week The
lower end OF the range advanced &c,
while the top declined 40c per 100 lbs.
Sept; s Chicago prices: Hogs, top
S9.l6; bulk OF sales. S690G9; medium and
and heifers s350GS.75; feeder steers, s59
LIS: veal calves s1o.50G1325; fat lambs,
S25Q9.50; feeding lambs, s5.5007. 25;
September s prices good grade meats
Beef $1350Q17; veal $20624: lamb s16G
20: mutton. s11Gl4; light pork loins,
$1,000; heavy loins, s16G21.