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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20
AN IDEAL HIGHWAY
VULCAN

IT. w. Slauson, in Leslies.
 belief as to what constitutes per
 feet roadway.
 They will say that it must be of sufficient width to accommodate all
 traffic at varying speeds Of travel; that it must be of adequate strength to carry this traffic without rapid deterioration of the foundation or surface in any kind of weather; that it must be smooth, with well-banked easy curves; and lastly, that it must al peal to the esthetic eye of the mo-
 torist and be provided with neat shoulders and drains. and plantings along the sides which will help to hold the soil in place, reduce dust and greatly increase the scenic beauty.
 Such road, meeting the ideal of every motorist is to be constructed as short section of the famous Lin- coin highway. This ideal section of
 the Lincoln highway is to be re- stricted by no financial considera-
 tions. It would be built of gold if
 that were found to be the best and iAosr iastAilS ildtSIldi.
 | Fortunately, however. pulverized rock, stone and sand, in the form of concrete, reinforced by steel rods and
 wires has been found to form the
 most durable highway foundation and surface. and while this is an ex-
 pensive type Of construction, 1t Is
 nevertheless one of the cheapest per mile per year of service. This road
 way will be in the form of a con
 tinuous slab 10 inches in thickness.
 Drainage will be provided so that the subsoil will contain it's uniform consistency. and there will be none | Of the settling or breaking through which is the curse of the improperly laid concrete road.
 This will be built in a location readily accessible from all parts of the country for purpose of inspection and will be designed to carry the maximum amount of traffic which can be expected of any country road. | This IS based upon an average daily
 traffic of 15,000 passenger cars. travelling at S5 miles per hour, and 5,o00 motor trucks travelling at 10 miles per hour.
 Although the roadway itself will be but 40 feet wide, it has been found advisable to secure righ of way at least 100 feet wide. This addi- tional right of way will make pos s.nie the eventual wideninv of the ideal stretch of road, and \ill pro- vid' for the construction of plazas or "turn-outs' at frequent intervals. at which vehicles may be turned aside for tire changing and the like.
 ihe View of intersecting roads is to be undisturbed for. 800 feet on either side of the crossing, which means that all buildings trees and shrubs will be removed for that distance in all four directions. The roadway will be artificially illuminated at night. All electric wires, including lighting, power, telegraph and tele- phone, will be laid underground.
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Nothing, however, has come thus far from these suggestions. due to various reasons, and for a number of years Vulcan has stood near the entrance of the Alabama State fair grounds, where his colossal figure, 90 feet in height, and weighing 120,00J pounds, has attracted much atten- tion. Many feel, however, that the statue should be placed on the top of Red mountain erected on pc destal commensurate with his height and proportions, typefying the great mineral resources of this district.
 Recently the Junior Chamber of Commerce has taken the matter up and committee has it In charge. It is understood that some difficulty has been encountered by the cofn- mittee in securing suitable site on Red mountain, but they are stiil working on the proposition.
 Among those interested in plac- ing Vulcan on the mountain top IS John H. Adams, who in 1904 wrote the prophecy that is inscribed on the tablet attached to Vulcan's statue. MT. Adams has been connected with tho industrial development of the Birmingham district for over 3J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20

these weather reports, and that is 70 copper 'em If they say it will be fairer and warmer tomorrow. put on your goloshes, take your umbrella and overcoat; if they say it will be cold and rainy, get out linen duster and a straw hat. l divide the world into two great classes. In one class arc the sporting writers. who predict the final standing the baseball team about this time of year, and the weather bureau experts who tell us what the weather will be tomorrow. In the other class 1 put all honest. God-fearing people.
 'I would place small bet that if we look up the genealogy of Ananias and his wife Saphirra, we will find that they were the best-known weather prophets of their time and that they were the kind of people who predict long, cold winter be- cause a certain goose bone is cer- tain size, and 8 long, hot summer because the birds are not so heavy feathered as usual.
 T can take Old Man Perkins Arr1y v leg and tell when it is going to rain more accurately than any weather bureau that ever put out bulletin.
 Just let me get that corn on my second toe in good working order, and l will enter a contest with any old weather predictor in the bureau. winner take all, including the nov ing picture rights.
 Just let me use Mary Ann Par sons rheumatism or Aunt Liddic's asthma, and I will set up an opposi- tion weather bureau which will put Uncle Sam out of business any day in the week
 Tt seems to me that this new ma
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Tchine might have one advantage and one only. and this is it might take the Taurus out of the weather bull letins."
 T don't understand you,' said Imo- gene.
 That's to your credit" replied Andrew. resuming his paper
 She stared at him reflectiveIy, but did not press the matter. Copyright, Twenty first Century
 Press, 1921.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20
ANDREW AND IMOGENE
By HOE FuLkERsoN

This ought 10 be in the comic sec ticn," exclaimed Andrew, looking up from the newspaper he was reading.
 What is it?" asked Imogene. "A joke2"
 "Yes," laughed Andrew. but it , was not intended for one. It is one of those things which. like a digni- fled fat man, is funny without in- tending to be-"
 "A fellow who used to be in the weather bureau says that he has dis covered machine which will pre- dict the weather for several months ahead
 Now, aman who cannot predict weather close enough to hold job in the weather bureau is not the sort Of man to be depended on. If I could not invent machine that would do It better than they do it now, l would throw away my tool chest and quit. A man who cannot retain over a 300 batting average in the weather league is a mighty poor sticker, believe me
 Just think how much latitude, i possibly cloudy with variable winds gives man. There is no dip lomat in the service of any country l In the world who could arrange five words with less meaning than those For my part. I don't see why they don't predict for a whole year and then knock off and go fishing.
 T bet l know what this gay has discovereds He has found copy of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard Alma macs. If you remember it. after Poor Richard had predicted the weather for whole year Mrs Poor Richard used to get the sheet and put in one sunshiny day each week so the women of the country could dry their washing on the line.
 There is only one way to play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20
Deaths

H.. A. HcndOn--News was received in Birmingham yesterday of the death of l.. A. Hendon, who died Saturday at an infirmary at Allan ta. The deacesed was formerly en- gagged in the drug business In Bes- semer He is survived by two brothers, Rev. T. l. Tendon and R. H. Hendon, and a sister, Mrs. H. l.. Todd, all of Birmingham. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Atlanta.
 Hudson Latham-The body of Hud- son Latham, 13-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Latham of Town ley, Ala. ,who died Saturday at a local infirmary was sent to Townley last night by Johns for burial.
 Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Spidle-The e body of Mrs. Sallie Elizabeth Spi- d1e, aged 64 who died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at local in- fjrmary, was sent to Mcdowell, Ala, last night by Johns for burial. Rev. William r. Andrews-F'uneral services for Rev. William P. An drews. age s2. who died Saturday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. M. Little, 4503 Avenue F. south, was held from the Avondale Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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years and IS considered one of the best informed men in the state as I'd ts mineral resources. MT. Adams contribution to the mivement to place Volcon on the tooh of Red mountain follows and con. l ssts of criticism of a visitor tq Birmingham in reference to Vulcan present lowly condition, and Vulcan s answer from the clever pen of Mir Adams: CRITICISM OF A VISITOR TO BIRMINGHAM q first read Vulcan's prophecy in 1904. and after going over the Bir- min gham district in the last few days, after an absence of 17 years l went back to your fair grounds and read the inscription at the base of his statue again today. q am wondering why, in view of the fact that so much of the prophe- cy has come true, Vulcan, himself, is put to billboard use of advertising | Fifty seven,' his stature dwarfed by surrounding buildings and his feet chained in the valley of Birmingham instead of standing high on Red mountains tallest brow, his natural birthright.
 And I am further wondering what he thinks of Birmingham's future? or does he think that, like himself. 1t has reached its final goal?"
 Nulcnn's Answer Some day when Birmingham stabbed
 broad awake" My feet now Lingering in the
 vale" And strong left hand that simply
 knows the ache "fiftU-Spvenp ppthinuq nav he
 lifted to assail The lethargy. the spleen of cold in-
 different clan Of pessimistic doubters holding
 back the tide, That soon or late, must break when
 man to man
 Will forward move as looking far
 and wide Across the seas where many a flash
 ing keel
 Of steel-clad ship now "ploughs
 the deep" Freighted with iron products and
 the steel
 Brought forth to life. from "age-
 old sleep" From out the. depths of Alabama's 8
 mines,
 Wrought in the crucible of furnace
 bright. Rolled into shape, and built on won
 drous lines
 To ride the waves, and carry in
 their might. Full cargoes of the varied products
 made
 In Birmingham "old corn and cot
 ton fields To other lands; them perchance the
 shade"
 Of Vulcan may so stir, until it
 yields Through this my torch electrified
 and bright
 With spark of inspiration. from
 Red mountains brow When they have crowned me there,
 to hold beacon light As god of fire" to lift some soul
 qucscent now To greatr things, do not prophecy But voice a simple truth If men
 would only see Sermons" within 'he roHks and
 stones. thal round .hcm lie Enfolding miracles untold as yet, A mighter city yeal wsndrcus mart Of rare and real trade, a spur for
 coming youth, With all that's best in culture, and
 in art.
 And labor crowned with dignity
 and truth. For then the treasures that within
 our gates
 And meath our feet, all too un-
 wisely flung Ard given to make the wealth of
 other states; When Birmingham awakes. her
 purpose strong! Shall so transform the minerals that
 about her lie, In to the thousand things her
 children need, Then from her busy shops will pou:
 world supply And prove the truth of Vulcans s
 onward" creed.
 -IphO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20
A FRENCH VIEW OF WELLS

Rene Galland, in the Literary Re- view.
 A recent study in French by a
 Frenchman of an author who for
 20 years, thanks to the zeal of
 popular in France as in English speaking countries, makes no pre-
 tense of exhausting the subject which it treats. Prof, Ed Guyot of
 Paris has excluded from his analysis
 all that may properly be called the
 setting of Wells romances of the imagination as well as of his social
 novels and has but briefly summar- ized the ways in which the author
 has let his fancy have rein. He
 has confined himself to disengaging from the 40 or more volumes that constitute the work of the writer the philosophic and social doctrines which they embody. For this task
 he is admirably equipped by his studies made in preparation for "Le Socialisme ct lEvolution d'Angle- terre Contemporaine" In addition, the genuine bond of friendship be- tween himself and the author of "Anticipations' imparts a sympa thetic quality to his criticism.
 Prof. Guyots method is to explain Wells work by laying bare all that constitutes it's kernel, and leaving to the reader whatever conclusions are
 to be drawn. The first 50 pages of
 his analysis, dealing with the intel lectual orientation of II. G. Wells, in
 which he sets forth the manner in
 which the Darwihian theory has col ored that authors thought, make a truly remarkable piece of writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20
Vulcan Makes Answer
 To Recent Criticism
VULCAN'S PROPHECY-1eO4
By CHARLES II. MANDY

VULCAN'S PROPHECY-19O4 Just as my stature towers above the of earth So shall the district from whose breast the And coal were torn and fused to give brth Exceed all others in Times march, for OCT and o'er Nature hath flung her treasures with generous hand And Birmingham sits throned, both hemspheres Can draw her the mineral wealth of every land Is there allied to rule the world of future years.
 -J. II. ADAMS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20

ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
 The members of WOodlawn com mandery, No. 31, are requested to attend the funeral of Knight Rev. J.. D. Simpson at 3;30 D. m. Monday, June 20, at the Woodlawn Methodist church. Come prepared to act as nm escort with full uniform. except sword.
 J. A. COLLINS, Commander.
 J. A. MCCARTNEY, Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20

time "Vucn the iron man. who represented the industrial section of the Birmingham the St Red mountain overlooking the city, holding in his uped hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-20

Many of the glowing gas clouds in the heavens known as nebula, pre- sent shapes that gave given rise to nicknames, used by astronomers as alternatives of the more formal cata- logue numbers of these objects. Among these are the Keyhole Nebu- la. the Crab Nebula, the Pinwheel Nebuia, the Dumbbell Nebula, the Owl Nebula, the Horseshoe or Swan Nebula, the Whirlpool Nebula, the Omega Nebula and the North Amer ican Nebula. The outline of the latter bears rather striking re- semblance to that of the North American continent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Armistice Day, lo1s-Ia2I.

Cease firing" over all the world
The swords were sheathed, the ban
ners furled.
The war is dead" the nations
sang.
Ten thousand thousand joy-bells
rang
Hosannas rose from every shore.
Peace, peace is ours forevermore, -
Before the joyous shouting died
Dark war-clouds gathered far and
wide.
Men could not swiftly sweep away
Wars desolating tempest-sway.
That down the ancient wrathful
years
Has held them captive TO their
fears.
In minds too young for enmity
There lies the way to make men
free.
When children's friendships are
worldwide
New ages will be rlorined
Let child love child. and wars will
cease.
DisarIn the hearts. for that is peace
Ethel Blair Jordan. in Junior
Red Cross News.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Training for Citizenship.

state School Superintendent shaw
or South Dakota has said Odd for
bid that any child under the shadow
OF the Stars and Stripes should
leave the ranks OF this great pro-
cession OF school children without
having received some instruction IN
the fundamental duties Of citizen
ship and a fuller realization Of tr-
priceless heritage which helosrs ts
him or her who can say am m
American" Training for citiz, n-
ship through service" is one Of 40
avenues opened 10 the s.hoof~
through the Junior American ErI
cross. which affords added oppor-
tunities TO the schools TO teats
nstiosslism while at the same mo
giving the pupils a perspective NJ
world neiChborllness. This train
ing in service Ia being carried on
in $4,000 public. parochial and
private schools in which are en-
rolled more than Ave sIllion mem
bers of the Junior American Red
Cross.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Antelope Sheds
Horns, Scientist
Tells Debaters

The matter of the growth, de-
velopment and shedding of the
horns of the American antelope has
always been a question of decided
interest" writes Dr. r. w. Shufeldt,
in the American Forestry Magazine,
of Washington. For a long time
it was stoutly disputed that the an
imal shed its horns, and the subject
constantly found it's way into the
sporting journals and magazines.
Il had the honor of being in at
one of these, and the question
arose by attention being called to it
in an article by a retired officer Of
the army. In a somewhat elaborate
article this writer strongly denied
that the antelope ever shed its
horns, and the editor of the afore-
said magazine invited me to take
the matter up for him. My opinion
was that his correspondent was
wrong. as the shedding of the horns
of this animal has now been known
TO science for many years, and has
been carefully studied and described
by a great many competent nat
uralists."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
How Junior Work Sureads

One of the projects undertaken
by the juniors OF the Nassau
County. New York. Red Cross Chap
ter was the operation of dental
clinics and the establishment of
toothbrush drills in the schools.
The work received the cordial sup
port of the school superintendent.
the principals, medical inspectors
and school nurses. So successful
was the campaign for sound and
clean teeth that 1t attracted the at
tention to two Japanese dentists
who had been sent to this country
by their government They made
study of the work of the Junior
American Red Cross and declared
their intention Of promoting a SIM
liar organization IN Japan and
launching dental clinics in the
JananAss schools
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Junior Red Gross
Work Lauded by
Noted Educator

For ten years the school children
Of Porto Rico have been members
OF the Junior American Red Cross.
In telling of the work OF the Jun
Tors, Paul @. Miller, commissioner
of education in Porto Rico, said in
a recent number of the Review of
Reviews:
One of the most effective supple
work in Porto Rico, and one that
social service, is the Junior Red
Cross. This Organization has a
membership OF l3l17s. and is on a
good financial basis. The total re-
ceipts this year were s2s.So4ss.
The activities of this organization
are manifold. The Junior Red
Cross has been Instrumental in Sc
curing the cooperation of parents
in all school and community work.
This organizatioi is circulating and
exhibiting educational films for the
instruction of school children at
large. The Juniors have done much
toward the promotion Of good at
tendance and efficiency in the
schools by providing shoes and
clothing and contributing substan-
tial sums toward the maintenance
Of free lunch rooms for poor school
children. They have distributed
medicines and have helped TO pro-
vide rural schools with medicine
chests. They have established and
are supporting FIVE dental clinics.
Immediately following the earth
quake of 1918 and the epidemic of
influenza. this organization did ef-
fective relief work. Liberal sums
have been contributed for relief
work in the Near East. In addition
to the many cases OF local relief,
the Junior Red ross maintains a
scholarship In the norma depart
ment OF the University OF Porto
Rico. and is also supporting Ed
mond Gruber. a French orphan boy,
while pursuing his studies in Paris.
The Junior Red Cross OF Porto Rico
is doing more than its share in car
rying on the peace program out
lined by the national aVthorities"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Making Them All Happy.

Last December there were four
hospitals in MERGED County, Cal,
where heroes of the war were re-
gaining health and strength. The
juniors in that county were plan
ming to give the soldiers and sailors
the merriest Christmas possible.
Then came the inspiration! Lets
make a special gift for. the lone
soonest man in the hospitals" sug-
gested one of the juniors. and that
is just what they did. With the
help of the hospital authorize,
they found him. They sent fruits,
jams and jeilies to ali the men, but
the "Lonesomest Man" was made
manifest of all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-11
Grown S1ory1azk
By Zuo9e H2tNis grown
ROBERT RESIGNS


me
NJ, mother resign because will take
give 1t Do you think mother is right
Dear Robert:
1 will o your n story
Perhaps she will understand but the things
motive requesting give position which boys
have elected prompted by love and
Robert
by obeyng her wishes show her that
anxiety about you.
that is you DO NOT PERMIT ANYTHING TO INTERFERE
WITH YOUR SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT.
To mother say:
No boy S overworked by studies.
On the other hand he S underworked.
Boys have time for play and recreation.
Play does aess shouting running
going the movies.
know very business man who is president of two
different organizations for the unfortunate children.
This gives much thought and attention these
This free and enthusiastic work different from his
the problems from his
giving thought given
problem of Office easily
cude that neelecns
by taking his thought OFF his moneymsng
This particular enjoying this outside work. and his
play and recreation.
poker another continually usng" with his automobile
twenty-five hours week for school and adding ten for
Choose S to Call his school work - you
This leaves him with sixty hours Of time on hand
the boys selected him, S n honor Robert
There real education in assuming duties officer of
the boys responsibilities duties and
Citations with their fellows with profit and dignity understanding
Here a opportunity that does all boys.
the fortune be of
studies which though become tresome boy who
of expression.
instead Of illuminating boys
check him study
harder and unpopular.
Roberts father boy
for other boys select leader officer he understand
Robert rebels foolish
official leadership with boys would interfere with his studies
very s'a an a I
father would possible
This mother
in
l her 1 here you Put the DAD to-
gether in this game of OUT OF SCHOOL RECREATION"
congratulate having who obeys
personality and character enough write he has
/ feel sorry for Robert because DO NOT UNDERSTAND
l glad mothers and all fathers who take
O their childhood DO UNDERSTAND.