The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-30
ALABAMA ROAD BUILDING
SYSTEM COMMENDED

High praise has been bestowed on the sys-
tenn of road construction adopted by the Ala
bama highway commission in a formal report
made by Thomas H. Mcdonald, chief of the
bureau of public roads of the United States He
declares that the policies adopted by the COM
mission have been conservative and in accord
with state law. With reference to the roads
built he says:
TYPES of construction that have been
adopted and used adequately meet traffic con-
dtions. Construction work has been preceded
by proper Investigations and surveys, as a re-
suit of which the improved highways have such
alignment and grade that when, in the future,
traffic conditions require their further i'm
provement, the state will suffer little if any
grade revisions.''
This favorable comment comes from the
highest authority. 1t is gratifying to Aaban-
ians to know that this important work has been
so well laid out, and the fact that it has
been done well will stimulate the great interest
already existing in good roads and make votes
for the highway amendment to be submitted
January 80.
The mind of China is said to be confused by
the influx of ideas from other countries. Still,
the Chinese seem to know benevolent penetra-
ton" covers multitude of sins.
With all due respect to Princess Mary, the
chap she picked out for husband, judging from
recent photographs in the papers, could go on
the stage as musical comedy Englishnan with
out any makeup.
When last heard from, Mr.. Dempsey was ele-
waiting the stage by the vaudeville route, by
many authorities considered the least likely to
lead to that result
Flappers who bob their hair are advised to
distribute the tresses for Christmas presents
Heaven save US from getting any loose hair
in our sock!
lrei, nd as had a truce long enough to make
her appreciate the blessings of peace, but there
is something in the Irish character that Graves
nay, demands-excitement.
So
Although democrats drifting out of the
tall timber, it is bit discouraging to know
hat the distribution of republican plums hasn't
ended yet.
Dry agents who raid the wrong house by mis-
take will not be reprimanded, if their intentions
good. Nevertheless, the occupants of the
house should have the privilege of saying some-
thing sarcastic.
Mr.. Harding's eloquence is described as 'tur-
gid" but with the incisfve logic of Mr.. Hughes
to get results, no harm will come to the body
polite.
Marshal Foch is now racking his brains
for the French equivalent of "Heap Big Chief"
Mexico has made such progress toward stable
government that Obregon can afford to augh
pleasantly when revolution is mentioned
IS
The citizen who staggers away from an erst-
while grooming board knows what is meant
by an ''ample sufficiency.'
Santa Claus is all set for Christmas, with
plenty of dolls for the little girls and cigarettes
for the big ones.
The harder Japan looks the harder it seems
to rub out those cabalistc SYMPTOMS, $500
If Senator Borah has his way about it, Uncle
Sam viii never take a partner into the firm.
Santa Claus would not be the optimist he is
if he didn't put few pocket TASKS in his pack.
Democracy is marching on. Hand shaking is
how recognized as a great asset to royalty
t> y
1t must be M. Landru's hypnotic eye. Nature
certainly never intended him for matinee
idol
The IrfSa situation is back to normal. Gables
from London say Il j. Critical"