The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-14
v 7F sT To Give Education to Mountain Children

 I'D UY a flag today and help to ID reduce illiteracy in Alabama. The Daughters of the American Revolution have undertaken to raise funds to educate mountain children of this state who are denied the opportunity to fit themselves for citizenship.
 City children enjoy the best edu- cational advantages, but in the mountain regions of the south schools are few and far between. Many of those already in existence are handicapped because of an in- adequate teaching force, and the lack of money to maintain them properly. As long as there is girl or boy anywhere in Alabama who cannot get an education the peo- pie of this state have not fulfilled their duty.
 Although progress has been made in fighting illiteracy in Alabama, the task is by no means ended and will never be until the proper SUD- port is given to education in the rural districts, as well as in the towns and cities. It should not be necessary to plead for better schools and more schools where they are needed. The enlightened people of Alabama fully appreciate the value of an education and what it means to the future welfare of this coun- try, but the mass of people are still apathetic. They still think few months of schooling in the winter and a teacher who is paid perhaps $50 month will suffice. It is this attitude that has retarded the edu- cational advancement of America and caused thousands of teachers to quit their positions because they are not paid enough to live on de- gently.
 The women and girls who will sell flags today on the streets of Birmingham and other Alabama cities are working for the neglected mountain boys and girls. They want to wipe out the stain of illit- eracy and build up higher type of citizenship. Buy flag and wear it. The cause is worthy.
 Will somebody please supply Jose phus Daniels with piece of asbestos on which to express his opinion of Admiral Sims?
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 The chemists and the aviation ex- perts have locked horns over which branch of the service is going to fight the next war.
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 X baldheaded man with a paunch has no business disportlng himself on a bathing beach. His appearance reflects on the entire human race. Cockroach races are popular in Cuba, where there are also many other devices to separate wealthy tourist from his money.
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 It is reported that Woodrow Will sen will keep his ideals before the public. Magazine editors will be glad to provide a medium
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 Senator France has gone all the way to Russia just to see what the soviet leaders will permit him to see.
 Hon. George NJ. Conan says he is through" Fortunately, the Hon. George is like great many other stage persons. He can't quit.
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 A column conductor laments the passing of the sea serpent. We have been reliably informed that he st!ll turks in Cuban waters.
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 It is said that the old songs ars coming back. Personally. we can worry along without After the Ball"
 It is good thing that comets tails are not solid. In that case slap from comets tail would be something to worry about.
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 Whenever a distinguished Ameri- can talks too much abroad some- body is sure to insinuate that it was due to a Moist atmosphere.
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 The churches favor disarmament, hut we fear battleships will never be used merely to send missionar- ies abroad.
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