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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-30
T Y Illiteracy Not Southern, But National Problem

But National Problem
 N7OW, what will some Bostonese lN say when they read the report of the House committee on educa- tion, which declares that "illiteracy is not southern problem The report declares also that it is not a racial problem, because there are one million more illiterate whites than blacks in the country.
 Following is an excerpt from the report, which has been transmitted to Congress by Congressman Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, Chairman.
 Tt has been said that illiteracy is a Southern problem. The facts do net warrant that conclusion. Georgia has sss,0o0 illiterates, but New York has f06, ,0c0 Alabama has 352,000, while Pennsylvania has S54,00o. Louisiana has 1852 ,0O0 Mississippi 2900Oo, Texas 2s2,-
 
 900 and New Jersey 113,000.
 "Even Massachusetts has f4l000 and undertakes partially to solve her ill- iteracy problem by depriving them of the right to vote. It is thought by many that illiteracy is a race ques- ton. But is is much more than that. There are over 100000 more white illiterates in the United States than illiterate negroes.'
 The southern white illiterates speal the American tongue and are bret to American ideas and in regard fol the American constitution. The mas' of northern illiterates speak foreigl tongue and do not understand Ameri can institutions. Even our illiterat' negroes have grown up with an' among white illiterates and none il more essentially and wholly American in sentiment than the negro.
 The north has quite as much of al illiteracy problem as the south, an the un-American character of it's il hteracy makes it a greater menac The south does not object to Massa chusetts' effort to solve the problem through the ballot box. It asks il return that MT. Tinkham let us alone North Alabama Has
 a Remarkable Future
 X T the recent annual banquet 0
 A the Anniston Chamber of Com merce, facts were brought out b. various speakers showing not onl, the astonishing growth and prosperit of Anniston, but the future develop ment of north Alabama.
 Mr. E. L. Turner, ST., leading cit izen and former president of tn chamber of commerce, stated in hi address that Anniston had become tn hub of the great waterpower develop ment now under way in Alabama. Al the city's industries are now operate by electricity, in itself a remarkabl evidence of the use being made o this new factor in industry.
 North Alabama has unlimited re sources. In addition to cotton, whic is world necessity, raw material are abundant. Coal, iron, graphit and other minerals, an ideal climat and waterpower to provide electricit are assets whose value cannot be cal culated, but in years to come the will be realized and developed nor and more until there will be no par of the world where wealth can b more easily produced. It is predicte by J. M. Barry of the Alabam Power company that there will prol ably be developed in Alabama withi the next 10 yesrs at least 500, ,0O0 kilo watts of hydro-electric energy, whic will mean the construction of 425 GOO homes and 12,500 new factorie
 Anniston and Birmingham are bot lsharing in the advantages derive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-30

Says the Baltimore American: Miss Anne Morgan in Boston said her recent experience in staging a society prize fight made her feel as though she were going through he'll. But she spelled it out to save something from such utter wreck of the conventions" The last time she was in Birmingham and not talking for publication Miss Anne didn't take the time to spell 'em out
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 That was mean trick played on an Ohio farmer who left his old Dobbin standing in town. The horse was turned loose and trailed home, where 25- gallon "still'' was found.
 # * #
 If the ''headlock" is, barred from wrestling. the "toe-hold' should go, too. Both are simply forms of torture and no test of skill.
 * * *
 If the reformers succeed in banning Sunday amusements they will then be in position to bring back the old fashioned two-hour sermon. < a E
 Cal. Coolidge spent two hours in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, an even more honored guest than the fanciest embezzler on the premises. * # + An express robbery at Tampa netted two enterprising strangers $19700 in cash. They won't have to go far to sspend it.
 ] An operator says coal is cheaper than sand. No time should be lost in wait l ing the glad tidings to shivering con- sumers.
 Florida is giving MT. Harding sam- ples of weather that should help him to forget those melancholy days spent in Texas.
 Republican bankers with cabinet ann bitions may yet curse the day they ever contributed to the g. o. D. fund. l < s* Ss I MT. Schwab paid the penalty of being a big, patriotic citizen by having the finger of suspicion pointed at him. ] Regardless of what you may have heard, vladivostok is an unsafe towr :, to roam around at nigh tin.
 < < F James Hamilton Lewis is defeated but still vocal. James Hamilton is al. ways vocal.
 1 Plans are being made to gas the bol weevil. Humenitarians will please keeI hands off.
 It begins to look as if MT. Morgen' thau had undertaken a job that will keep him busy the rest of his life.
 New York will welcome yoliva's zior City crusaders. Gotham loves nothing better than circus. Diplomacy presents no more painful spectacle than the allied ministers il Athens lodging King Constantine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-30
A MORNING PRAYER

A MORNING PRAYER
 When l seem to have IabOred in vain and to have spent my strength for naught, let me remember that my labor is with the Lord, and my strength with my God. Amen.--M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-30
BROIIGHT a.ooo. .ooo RoUBLss.

BROUGHT 2,ooo,ooo RoUBLEs.
 What's the latest news from Petro- grad?"
 Here's an item that has no little heart interest"
 "well?'
 "A citizen lived for a week on suit of silk underwear CONTEMPT OF THE VICTORIOUS. Its all right for man to be re- publican, if he wants to-" said Senator Snortsworthy, but l object to the way some of our republican brethren speak of democratic officeholders whom they are planning to sweep into the discard. :" What do they say about these self sacrificing and patriotic officials?-.
 They call 'em 'barnacles on the ship of state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-30
THEME FOR TEARS.

THEME FOR TEARS. T heard a piteous hard luck story this morning" remarked MT Dubwaite- Some tramp, I suppose?' .No, indeed A congressman. He was telling me what struggle he has tc live en his salary"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
INFORMAL. DANCE GIVEN ny
ElKS THURSDAY EVENING

A delightful informal dance was given
by the Elks on Thursday evening. May
18th. nj the Elks Home. and large
number Of Elks and ladies were In at.
tendance. (,
Dancing began promptly ut nine
o'clock and continued until late hour.
while music was furnished by Farwcll's
Orchestra. Those dancing were: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hoppin. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. II. TrollinRcr. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Green. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. r. 3 Hadicy,
MIR and Mrs. \. n. Reid, Mr. and Mrs.
J.. r. Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. II. v.
knapp. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Whiting
ton. Mt. and Mrs. J, r. Tucker. Mrs. Il.
y. Green. Pal Arnctt. Jack Rogers,
Ton~y Chisum. lie Claire: MlsscA Mary
Gribble. Bessie McCllntock. Louie Good.
night. Ruby Landry. Lucille Cakes. o.
iendine Doubleday. Geraldine Living.
ston. Hazel Mciiroy. Ruth Heaiy. virgia
finkica. Fiora Pittman. Olive Brien.
Trcss Hili. Armcllctta Dancer. Henry
Cook. Ruby Cook. Gertrude Lowndcs.
MILAN. barbara Joyner. Betty Lou OF
Ter. Allie Sharpton. Norma Gurtx. Ford
barnes. Helen Tyson. Hazel Wilson.
Whitehead. Hazel Marpcy. Kathleen
Wilmington and Mcssrs. Pike stroudc.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
pIERIANs ENJOY MEETING
1T llOyCE HOME

A meeting which brought 10 o sue.
essful close year ~ splendid work.
marked by numerous delightful social
features, was held ON >nursday after.
noon. May 18th. Mt . o'clock. by the
members ~ the Picriar Club. nj tho
home Of Mrs. william Boyce. ITO Tyler
street.
The guest rooms were decorated with
, variety 81 beautiful cut flowers and
'erns. and the entire club membership
vas In attendance.
The afternoons program. which WINS
m the subject Of Characterization "
roved TO he one of the most interest.
ng programs rendered by the club dur.
ng the year. Mrs. Henry Gooch gave n
splendid paper on America ton
Through Music" which was impressive.
v illustrated with selection of In.
iian and American songs and negro
spirituals sung 10y Mrs. Leslie williams
md Mrs. Fed Luke. accompanied on
he piano by Mrs. Everett Glenn. A m.
,cr was also rendered by Mrs. l.. A.
Wells on Problems Of 1921"
During the social hour delicious re-.
freshmcnts were served by the hostess
to the members and the following club
guests: Mcsdames Everett Glenn. Leslie
Williams. Fred Luke. George Thomaa
and Mrs Ferguson OF Hereford. sister
~ Mrs Royce.
A delightful picnic viii he enjoyed
by the club members and their hus
hands Mt the Harding ranch next week
Thu date Of which viii bc announced
later
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
SOME MOMENTS

Some moments In the brightest day
When clouds and shadows creep
Across the bright and golden ray
OF dreams that round us sweep.
oh. shadows that bcholding we
Can only know and feel
Some things that heaven alone can help
And only love can heal.
Some moments when our winter air
OF cold indifference fails:
Too deep the burden Of the care.
And cheer no more avaiis;
And then from Whispering voids q
breath
That tells In speech divine
How step by step and death by death
He bore your cross and mine.
There are some sorrows men may know.
Some griefs the world may feel.
That fly as bubbles In tho glow
OF beams tina, softly seal
But there are momentn. oft. indeed.
When troubles will not fly.
That ask for love IN llfc's great need
And send 10 heaven their cry.
Some things that heaven alone can
help
And only love can heal
Like wings Of gray and shadowy gloom
They fold us where we kneel
But In tomorrow's Weakened trust.
And hopes reborn for men.
We rise unconquercd from the dust
And face our toll again.
Baltimore sun.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22

songs and Wells TINT Eo Ia make gym
banquet u success were given.
The following program was given
Piano sulo. ...... Miss Helen LAWYER
Reading ,,,..,....,. Mrs. Mary kierssy
Vocal solo ...... Rev. II. ~. Hamilton
Reading ..,.,.........,,..M usi Carter
Orchestra selection.
Following this interesting program
slips az PAPER were passed. and with
Miss Rachel Kendall NJ the piano u
unique contest In the form ~ "A Lave
story" WIS enjoyed. The prizes were
awarded Ia Jesse A. Godgcrs and Mrs
iIollcnbcck.
AZ the conclusion of the evenings en-.
tcrtainmcni fifteen annppy rahs were
given for the director. Miss Rcsaic on.
YER
Among those present were: Misses
Georgia Brooks. Lois TnllrHon, Edna
Earle Northern. Lucille Everett. Vivian
Wright. Francis Fcnior. Hculah Allen.
Itruciilia Hayden. Bertha Allen. Lula
Floyd. Mary Dolby, ilcgcne Gilvin. Edith
Farrell. Grace Allen. Thclmn Hubert.
Maggie Houston. Mnyc Carter. Gertrude
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
INM CYASS BtNQuET At
AMARILLO HOTEL.

onc of the most delightful entertain.
mcnir ~ the year was the first annual
banquet of the First Baptist Gymnasium
Glass Friday evening AT the Amarillo
Hotel.
Place cards. handminted with ar.
'orcnt gym apparatus were 1T each
ilate. The tables were decorated with
he "irss colors. royal purple and gold.
md suspended from the ceiling was n
basket ball tied with immense bows OF
purple and gold. Indian clubs aud dumb.
bells were articticnlly arranged on the
tables.
Music was furnished hy the First Rnp.
list orchestra. under the direction 81
icsso A. Rodgers
Rev. II. u. Hamilton. with his usual
'appy manner and rare wit. proved
lutte nm entertaining toastmastcr. Mrs.
Jesse A. Rodgers toasted the officers
Ind directors ~ the class Miss Lois
Tolleson gave toast 10 the Gym. Past,
resent and Future"
Throughout the evening the usual
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
WOMEN TO MEET TUESDAY
EVENING,

The members 81 the Professional and
business wo'nan's club will enjy : a.
iightful luncheon and social meeting oh
Tuesday evening, MAY Gath, nj q o'cloct
In the annex " the Polk street Meth
udist church. - ft
4 splendid program has been ar
ranged by the entertainment committee
q delightful feature ~ which will b.
sing song. by the 0lee club. ANA TN
president urges that every mc'nbsr D
nrafrnt - .----- N v
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
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w, A. Smith. II. q. Byrd. W. II. Win
'haw. II. l.. Cradle. W. II. Reynolds
Frank EldrIdge. l.. Little. J. n. viosca
''corRc He'll, Jasper T. Malone. Georg,
Vance. II. l.. Sessions. II. e. Davis. Hal
Nedford. J. Perry Mcclintock. a. A
Callahan, A. Oates. NJ. Josiin. NJ. A
Perry. II. G. Goodnight. G. Kendall. Oar
uealsy. Castle II. Peters. Cecil Jones
T. W. winklcr. y. T. Baker, q. C
PRESCOTT. Toncy Chisum. II. u. Young
:. H. Mcqueen. NJ. Prince. Lec wilks
jefferson Thomas. l.. G. Taylor. J
mt Wilmington. Paul Hayes. ]. r. lie
vim. y. u. Fuqua. Charles Bloomhari
md Nallna.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
RECITAL BY PIANO PUPILS
or MISS MIl1.ICENT lAuM

A delightful recital was given on
"Wednesday evening, May ~. at 3
o'clock by the plano pupils Of Miss Nil.
licent Iahm. In the studio recital
rooms. and was attended by n large
number Of interested parents and
friends. A series OF beautiful piano
solos were feature Of the evenings
program. and selections by n piano
quartette, composed OF little Misses
Maxine Roads. Bessie James. Mary
Louise Askcw. and Iona Miller, were
received with hearty applause. An.
other splendid feature OF the evening.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
:=.::= Society Womens Features Churches e.:

was piano trio, composed Of nine little
girls. Mary Mildred Vineyard. Mildred
Marie Harris, Olive Cooper. Blanch
Washington. Maxine Rhoads. Vera Val.
lee Williams, Mary Louise Askcw. An.
ME parr Potts and Fay o'Brlen.
Every number on Inc program was
aud expression aud was indeed n credit
Ia the teacher, Miss l.as,m. who In one
Of our city's most talented musicians.
Later lovely social time was enjoyed
and dainty refreshments were served.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
IMPORTANT Rl'sINEs ssEssION
TO ne HELD by Pu11.llARMON1CS

An important business session viii he
held 10y the Philharmonics. on Monday
morning. at II o'clock at the home Of
Mrs. +. T.. Woodruff 500 East Eighth
street.
Immediately following the meeting.
the club members will repair 10 the
Harvey House. where the annual club
luncheon for active. associate and hon.
orary members viii he held.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-22
WANT EVERYONE TO WEAR
POPPY On MEMORIAL DAY

The woman's Auxiliary ~ Hanson
Post have the Memorial Day PoppIcs IA
sell Ito every man. woman. and child
who wishes them. The button hole pop
ny In ten cents. They are sold by IN,
following COMMITTEES:
Misses Francis and Mildred Burgess
phone 43a.
Misses Norma and Nina Cunningham
phone 1867.
Mrs. w. W. Ellison. phone 2si.
Mrs. Henry Anslcy. phone $40.
Mrs. Truman Vineyard. phone 7O5.
Mrs. Harvey Rady. phone 2ib.
Mrs. l.. V. Cradit, phone 20i0.
Mrs. A. y. Arnold. phone 202.
Mrs. WIN NJ. Benton. phone i75.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
ANOTHER CHAPTER TO
 CHICAG0FF MINE SUIT

Another chapter was written in the, John Tuppella and Chichagoff Mining Company case at Juneau last week when Judge Fred M. Brown denied an application for a perma- nent restraining order and issued an order that the temporary restraining order be dissolved
 The application was made by Henry LepistO, who asked that the Chcha- golf Mining Company do not pay $75, 900 to John Tuppela without the jurisdiction of the court and that Tuppela not take this amount out of the jurisdiction of the court Lepisto claimed 50 per cent of Tuppela's share of $75,000 recently given him for mining claims asserting that he had assisted Tuppela in securing at torneys, and in his daily living when the latter was practically destitute and without funds.
 Lepisto, by the order issued at Ju- neau, may proceed with civil action against Tuppela. 5.fE
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
TENNIS TOURNEY TO
 BE HELD IN IDAHO

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 19 (by As sociated Press).-In preparation for special tennis journeys, between 40 and 50 men and half as many wo- men are now working out regularly on the University of Idaho courts here.
 The Idaho team has suffered the loss of all members of last years racquet wielders. Both Kena Hunter and Squinty Hunter to the squad Wyman, Idaho's singes star was forced to drop school on account of sickness and Deuecke was graduated.
 Idaho is scheduled to appear in three tournaments, the first being a duel with Whitman college, at Walla Walla, the second the conference tourney at Pullman and the third a meet with the Stanford tennis team, which is sheduled to tour the coast and the Pacific northwest. Coach Kelley has had crew of students busy putting the courts in top shape and installing new backstops.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
PRAISES GIRL
 0RPURCHASE
 THRIFTSTAMPS

MINNEAPOLIS, April 19-Miss A. Lcuise Larson of this city recently re. cieved a letter from President Hard ing stating that if the rest of the people in the United States would follow Miss LarsOn's example our "country's economic problems would not long await a satisfactory solution. :" The President wrote congratulating Miss Larson on the fact that she has brought Thrift or a War Savings Stamp every day since their issue, December 5, 1917. Presiden Harding's letter follows in part:
 My dear Miss Larson:
 My attention has just been called to what l am assured is an unique re- cord created by yourself in the matter of investing in Thrift Stamps and Savings Stamps. I want to congrat. ulate you and to express tke wish that very many more people might take the same interest that you have shown. If your example could be followed by all our people who are able to do it, our country's economic problems would not long await satisfactory solution'
 q will treasure this letter with the Presidents signature to my dying day" said Miss Larson. "It will be- come an heirloom in our family. Naturally, I think it is the most wonderful letter that ever came through the mails"
 Miss Larson says that she is continu- ing to buy her Thrift or War Savings Stamps day in and day out and that she has rolled up desirable nest-egg. She advises everybody else to try it just for the fun of it."
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19

the railroad, steel, at one place there being almost a dozen down sick.
 MT and Mrs. Fred Long are today receiving congratulations on the arrival of a baby girl.
 Ike Hamburger greeted local friends while the Alameda was in port yes terday, en route to Valdez from Jul neau
 Geo. Madden was a passenger on the local this morning, en route to Nizina, where he has extensive min ing holdings.
 J. A. Magill, who is in the whaling industry on Cook inlet, renewed acquaintances in Cordova while the Alameda was in port.
 Ed Ahlquist spent yesterday in Cordova, and left on the train this morning for Abercrombie, where he will be located this summer.
 ThOs. Larson. who has been spend ing some time outside, returned to Cordova yesterday and left on this mornings train for his mining pro perty above Chitina
 ,, P. H. Lathrom and Martin F. Han son, who arrived from the states on the Alameda, left on this mornings train for Nizina, where they will be stationed this summer.
 s. J. McKenny, met with painful accident yesterday in the local shops, when he had quite a gash cut in his head, which necessitated his receiving treatment at the local hos pital
 R. Cole and W. Sinclair were brought to the local hospital this suffering from burns received in gasoline explosion. Cole is burned severely on the head shoul- ders and face. Sinclair was more
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
TO RE-ST0CK FARMS
 WITH FLOODED CATTLE

BILLINGS, Mont, April 19 (by As sociated Press) s).-The Montana Devel- opment Association, composed of mer- chants and business men of the state, has announced plans. under which mutual breeding and loan associations are to be organized throughout Mon tana, for restocking the farms and dairies of the state with blooded cat tie. A financial organization, based on a plan said to have succeeded in several European countries, is to be formed under the auspices of the as- sociation
 Soon after a meeting to be held by the association in Great Falls in May, field agents are to be sent into every county, to broach the plan to ranchers. Liberal loans will be made to ranchers, but solely for the purchase of livestock of high quality, and the stock itself will constitute the security
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
GIVES HOOVER CONTROL OVER
 RADIO PLANTS

WASHINGTON, April 19 (by As sociated Press).-Federal regulation of all radio communication under the of the secretary of com merce is proposed in a bill intro duced in the house, under which all wireless operators and stations will be licensed. The secretary is to have an advisory committee of seven rep resenting the navy, war, postal and commerce departments, bureau of standards, and two other experts.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL, INTEREST
 AROUND TOWN

Bishop F. T. Rowe was a passen- ger on the Alameda from Seattle to Ketchikan
 Mrs. W. M. Lyons, was passenger on the Alameda for Anchorage, where she intends to locate
 Plenty of prizes will be given away to the lucky ones at the cabaret dance on Wednesday evening.
 The Empress was packed last night to witness the special production ''The Sea Wolf" It is excellent, and will be shown for the last time to- night.
 Mrs. Alvina c. Stevenson, of Inwood, Iowa, has appealed to the governors office for assistance in her efforts to locate Matthias Nelson Wig, who is described as being feet tall, about 64 years of age, as probably wearing oL bSci u, anu dS udNluS udIh COlnpi6&- ion. Any information should be sent to the governors office,
 Rev. R. J. Diven, D. D., who has been pastor of the Presbyterian church at Nenana for the last four years arrived in Cordova on the Wat son and Rev. Marble. pastor at An chorage, accompanied him. These gentlmen are here to attend a ses- sion of the Presbytery of the Yukon. Dr. Diven reports quite a number of cases of flu" among the men along the trail between the ends of
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19

fortunate, as he was only slightly burned on the head and one hand
 M. A. McCourt, of Latouche is spending a few days in Cordova hav- ing arrived on the Watson yesterday.
 Another one of the special features of the May Day dance will be a solo dance, entitled "The Sprite" by little Miss Verla Greenig.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. w. Blade were passengers on the local this morning for Mile 7 Mrs. Blade arrived form San Francisco on the Alameda.
 Mrs. D. Allen, who has been spend ing the past week in Cordova, re turned to her home at the Radio Mile IA, on the this mornings train.
 Nels Anderson, foreman of the Abercrombie Packing Co.,, at Mile 55, arrived from Seattle yesterday, and left on this mornings train to get things in readiness for the coming season.
 The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold their regular social meeting at the home of Mrs I I Fraisure tomorrow after. Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Sommers will assist the hostess. All members and their friends are invited to attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19

fortunate, as he was only slightly burned on the head and one hand
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19

NJ. A. McCourt, of Latouche. is spending a few days in Cordova, hav- ing arrived on the Watson yesterday.