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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
 English Children Being Americanized Through the Mouies
By Associated Press

London, July 9.--English children are rapidly becoming Americanized, through seeing nothing but Ameri- can moving pictures, is the conten- tion of A. c. Granger, manager of an educational picture series. who holds film education ought to be part of every school curriculum.
 Millions of children go to the pie lures regularly" he said to an inter- viewer. 'In American film no oppor- tunity is lost to introduce the Amer ican flag; American motors are shown and popularized; American ideas in dress, furniture, habits and customs are being continually put before the children, with the result that they know more about Lincoln and the north and south war than about Oliver Cromwell and Nelson.
 Where did the fashion for bobbed hair come from? From America, and by the film" he added.
 All English teachers are now in favor of introducing the film into the schools, MT Granger says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
w. C. BROOKE DIES

Cullman. July e.-(SpeciaL)-w. c. Brooke one of the oldest and mos. popular men in the city. died at his home in west Cullman on Tuesday night, after few hours of sickness. He had been in declining health for some time however. He is survived by his wife and the following chil- dren: Mrs. Gouldt Mrs. Hamrick, A. T. Brooke of Texas, and Henry Brooke of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
IMPORTANT MEETING

Troy. July g. - Special )--Next Thursday evening at 7;45 the business men and farmers of Troy and Pike county will hold joint meeting at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10

One of the wettest spots found
 under the Stars and Stripes is in the Valley of the Waipo, in Hawaii, where for some years the daily raln- fall has been about one inch, the conflicting winds causing the pro- cipitation on many days to be con- tinuous. There are other districts in Hawaii where the rainfall Is so scant that the land is worthless.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13
BOY COMMANDED A KING

. Here is how the wit of a young Parisian chimneysweep won for him money and made the king of France actually sing at his command.
 Shortly after the revolution of July, 1880, a stranger happening to be in Paris was accosted by the chimney sweep. The youngster asked if the stranger would like to see the new king. Of course the stranger said he would and readily agreed to pay the boy 5 francs for the privilege. The boy bade him follow to the Palais Royal. As soon as they were in sight of the balcony the chimney sweep cried out:
 Louis Phillipei Louis Phillipe!"
 A crowd gathered and took up the cry. The king came out to make his obeisance to the people who had just placed him on the throne. And the
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13

is not good form for me to praise his qualities.
 ''In speaking of our wives and chill dren we do the same. We say, my poor wife," or my Insignificant wife although our wives may fulfill our ideas of everything a woman should be.
 Also the reverse of this proposi- tion is true. We sometimes signify our disapproval or dislike of some one by speaking of him in terms of too high praise.
 Among ourselves we fully under stand these things. It is merely a
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13

code we follow. But I fear that this practice sometimes causes for eigners to misunderstood us. Being themselves accustomed to speak literally, they are inclined to take us so. Also, they are not likely to realize that we are most critical of those for whom we have profound regard. Why should we waste our time or our critical consideration upon persons who mean nothing to us or whom we dislike?
 Yet, after all," he continued, with little twinkle in his eye, human nature Is much the same the world over. There was an American here in Kioto once who used to forbid his wife and sister to smoke cigar cites, but I observed that he was quick to pass his cigarette case to other ladies. Julian Street in il 2 Century Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13
noasrlnc A CARDINAL SIN
YESTERDAY

ITO boast" said my Japanese r~sera. is. according to our point of sseVr one of the cardinal sins. We rn defest boosting that we go to the ssher extreme, depreciating anything mn anybody connected with ourselves. F-a,ux when some one says to me, Your brother has amassed great fortune: he must be a man of great shllttv.' will reply: He is not so fer-r able. Perhaps he is only lucky
 As a matter of fact, it happens that ray brother is a man of excepuonai Nhilitv. But l must not say so; II
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13

over the money. Whereupon the chimney sweep started the Mar
 seillaise." The mob took it up and
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13

stranger gave the chimney sweep his francs.
 If you have mind to hear the
Arizona republican., 1921-09-13

i, king sing, give me francs more and you shall be satisfied"
 The stranger smiled and handed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

all too apparent flattery credits me. went to take Myra and some of the girls out in the car and If you want to go some other place, I don't mind"
 "Honest7" he asked happily There is q pool turnament at the club tonight and I will get first money as sure as shootin'w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
ANDREW AND
 INOGENE
By ROE FULKERsoN

What has been stirring with you this day2" asked Andrew as his after-dinner cigarette was going.
 "Myra Tyndail has been here most of the afternoon" said Imogens She is such fine girl" she added with enthusiasm.
 That's because she hangs around here So much,' said Andrew.
 But she never comes when you are here" reminded Imogene.
 That shows Just how bright she is agreed Andrew. T couldn't teach her anything except some new ragtime talk while you can swap high brow with her and spot her three or four balls on any subject"
 You are very nice tonight" said Inogene happily.
 Why shouldn't I be nice?" he demanded. T can say that if a man has any roses to distribute a coffin is not the place for them.
 T have one of the brightest women in this mans town for wife and 1t Is not scandal for me to tell her about 1t.
 Do you really think I am bright, Andrew" asked Imogene, pleased.
 hAik lls hb tNtldlnbQs IAN golly, I know It. I have been living with you for almost 19 years and if there Is anyone who is fit to judge. 1t is me. I am right here on the spot where I can see the play and see you are hum dnger and if anybody wants to question it, I am ready to argue the matter for i hours.
 Women as sex are brighter than men, women as a whole can meet a man on any of the higher planes of activity and beat him cas- fly. Of course In mere physical strength women are mems interiors but in matters which require strength of mind they are far the better of the two.
 Take Rosa B hour. Helen of l Troy and er-er-er-lots and lots of other women who are representa- tive world celebrities in their line and they and their sisters whose in- telligence and grasp on affairs which clearly demonstrates their su- periority.
 ITO change 1t from the academia to the personal. you yourself arc right to the forefront of all the women I know and you are ace high In my pack you can bet"
 But Andrew" said Imogene sweetly, you don't really think l am bright now. do you?"
 Indeed I do." answered Andrew T think you are the smartest woman know"
 Then why do you try to deceive me if you think I am bright?" she asked. T could not be very bright if I were easily fooled by you"
 What do you mean, fooled he demanded indignantly.
 q know not yet" she replied sweetly. "It Is either a hunting trip an expedition somewhere with, Billy Sands or something you are going to i try to wheedle me Into before the evening Is over You are as trans parent as a little boy"
 Nothing of the sort" replied Andrew, sulklng.
 No, Andrew, I am only telling you to show you how transparent you are and make you see that I have some of the brains with which your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
TRAFFIC BUREAU URGES
 SMALL PURCHASE OF
 BILL OF LADING FORMS

Uniform domestic blla of lading having been promulgated by the in- terstate commerce commission, ship pers are cautioned to make only mea- gre purchases of forms now being used and thus-avold heavy expense.
 A circular letter issued by Secre- tary C. la. Jones of the traffic bu- reau. says;
 "The interstate commerce commits sion has promulgated a new uniform domestic bill of ladng, and 1t is felt that all members should be advised that no further bills of lading be purchased carrying old forms until it is definitely determined that the carriers will adopt without an order from the commission the bill of lad ing proposed.
 "You should use your individual company's bill of lading which you now have on hand, and when the supply Is exhausted order only in limited quantities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

 A good many people want an open door policy in this country-meaning an open cellar door. Copyright, 1921, by the Bell Syndl- cate, Inc.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
FIVE MEN ARRESTED
 UNABLE TO EXPLAIN
 LARGE TIRE SUPPLY

Five men were arrested early yes, terday morning In North Birmingham by officers Mcdonald. Williamson and Brady because of their inability to explain why they had such large number of automobile parts and ac- cessories in the car in which they were driving.
 The men were Frank and Bill Pal mer of Fairmont, James Willingham, 25O6 Third avenue; Isaac Sanford, $211 twenty street. and Bur val O'Callahan, 2211 Thirty-fifth ave- nue. north.
 The men are being held under Sec ton 523-C oG the city code for inveg tigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

EXCELLENT CHOICE We hope Postmaster General Hays accepts that movie offer The photo play business needs more men of let ters in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

do something for those poor kid dies?' asked Nelly.
 The question had scarcely been pro pounded before Dolly and Peggy were on their way and the next thing that confronted them was a poor, bare, cold place, a room in which a sick woman lay coughing on the bed. There were various evidences of children in the house@the scattered small boots and here and there tattered cap or skirt
 They've went out" Mrs. Kelley said in explanation. "The paper said there was~to be a new santa Claus, So 1 thought I'd let 'em go an sec him. But l don't know. after all, as it's right to let child look at Santa Claus, especially poor child, for you never can explain to .em, since he Is good and kind and loves all children, why he forgets the poor ones"
 He isn't going to forget yours this year" Dolly assured brightly. We were asked to bring you this tree and the presents and to fix it. Shall we beRin?"
 Mrs Kelley propped up on her pill low, superintended the placing of the tree on the table. The room, poorly lighted as 1t was, fairly shone with the radiance from Dollys face It was she who looped foolish tinse1 papers from branch to branch, and who tied gay colored balls here and there and climbed down to observe the effect. She took each toy as she unwrapped 1t for the mother to see. Mrs. Kelley gave without realizing 1t the history of the family Christmases. once, | five years ago, lady had given Lizzie wax doll. There she was still. sitting on the mantel. And once ] at the Empty Stocking club Willie had got lot of candy and marbles and other things. that made him all ways hope they'd give him anothe- l one
 But for herself Mrs. Kelley sai1 since her husband died last Christ mas, she didn't have the heart to even
 tell the children about happier Christ ! masses she had known.
 Dolly sang and whistled and danced and worked on the tree. It fairly | winked back at her all the Christmas l glee of santa Claus since the first celebration.
 i You know" she said. finally, Eve l haven't got near enough things. We
 need three games, one about going | around the world, and a foolish one I | useu to ioNe SDout DIE m Fl poke that I can't get home. And we need-woolly | gloves-and some pink ribbons for your little girls. I'll go and get | them''--
 Dolly" Peggy cried. At this hour"
 Its never too late" she announced, l 'to give yourself merry Christmas and to help others to have one. l know a man friend of mine who Is sitting alone right now at his club wishing the whole thing were over"-
 But where?" Peggy cried.
 I'm going to telephone to him." she cried. Ito come get me in taxi l cab And when he gets here you may l come with us if you like, but 1 tell you before hand-well have a hard evenings shopping before us-and l rather suspect the cab'll be full of l the things we want to bring back | All of which she did, making her | Christmas eve, you'll agree with me. 1 the very happiest and sweetest she | had ever known, because she had forgotten herself and remem cred someone else and made them happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
Ole Miss, dar'S sum Gals dat'S so helpless dat ef sum body Wuz ter furnish de MISTLET0E an provide de MAN dis Christmas Eve dey couldn't do de res, NaW'm,
me she thought Christmas was an awful bore"

awful bore"
 "Goo-o-ow the baby gurgled. "Goo-o-o.' In that Aggression of wip ing the baby's mouth Cshe was lick ing the first coat from a sugar apple) Nelly didn't notice the cloud on Dol ly's face.
 Sure, and | believe she really meant it." John put in from his step ladder. Think that bunch of bells looks best on this limb. or would it show off better up higher?"
 John Nelly said, Dolly doesn't like Christpas any more. She is busy tonight thinking about happier days
 Happier days" echoed John, trou- bled. T never had a better Christmas than this one is going to be. than the last one was, even the one before It."
 "John." Dolly begged. you needn't go back to the Christmas you were christened."
 q wasn't" he said q skipped a few Christmases anyway" he said, before Nelly and the kiddies came on the scene"
 Tell us about these" Dolly cried, hopefully.
 Nothing to tell" he replied, "ex- cept that I didn't do a bloomin' thing to make anybody happy I sat back and called Santa Claus all sorts of hard names and wished him well on his way. l know now what it was"
 What" asked Dolly.
 T was shut out of the happy band of his workers" John said. q didn't give child anything. I happened to be out west and 1 didn't know any children especially well-and so-welI now I know I was down in the mouth because l contributed nothing to any child's happiness on Christmas eve"
 (Which reminds me of poor Mrs. Kelley and her babies this Christmas time who'd like to go and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

THE BOOTLEGGEE-s SLOGAN Business as boozeuall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
SENIORS PRESENT PLAY

Cullman. December 2S.-(Special.) The senior class of the Cullman County High school gave the play, "A College Town" at the city school auditorium Wednesday night. Music was furnished by the Buettner band and quite large audience turned out for the occasion. The seniors taking part In the play were: Paul Barnettl, Paul Cooke, George Scott, Willie Felkins, Emory Petty, William Waller, Robert Young. Hazel Whit ten, Nellie Neal, Vivian Fisher, Tera Milligan, Irma Kinney, Lorraine Hoe mig, Aureha Nelson, Louise Grayott Lee Tucker and Elmer Brannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24

The housewife will appre- ciate one of these Boone" Kitchen Cabinets. Sold on payments as low as $1 down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
MORE TRUTH
 THAN POETRY
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE

PHILOSOPHIC DOUBT wasn't good the whole year round; I did just what wanted to! I'm eight years old now, and I've
 found
 That Santa Claus aint really true I'm pretty sorry for the boys
 That think they won't get base
 ball bats Or 'lectric trains. or sleds and toys Unless they're little sissy-cats. I sassed my teacher just last week, An lost bran new big league ball i: l slapped my sister on the cheek, But that don't worry me at all. If I'd been bad a year ago,
 My golly! I'd be in a fright, I'd get to thinking, and I know I'd never go to sleep all night. It's nice to feel that what you've done Amt held against you any more, And you can have all kinds of fun Without nobody gettin' sore. It makes no difference to me
 If I've not acted like a saint, For Santa Claus ain't here to sec Or anyhow l hope he ain't. But gollyi now it's Christmas eve, An I am up here wide awake, I'm not so sure that I believe
 That Santa Claus is just a fake. The things I've done-if he just
 knewi
 I'm awful worried-Oh, gee whizz, l want to think he isn't true But I'm goner if he is!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-24
RAPTIsTs AID NEEDY

Cullman, December 2s.-( Especially The First Baptist church of Cullman has made an offering Of S225.47 In cash and clothing for the needy of Cullman and the Russian sufferers of this amount, $t25.47 will be spent among the needy of Cullman and s1o0 has been sent to the Baptist foreign mission board to be used among the suffering in Russia. The members of this church and congregation found great Joy in helping these worthy causes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17

ALLEN MASON.

The sad news was received by the
Inquest family Sunday morning
that Allen Mason of tie Lucedale
community. in George County, had
died. and was to be buried that day
and they motored over to the funer-
al. Allen lived most of his life in
Greene County, only moving TO
George about dozen years or more
ago His wife was daughter of the
late Henry Mills and an aunt OF Earl,
Hardy and Miss Laura Mills of this
city. She died during the Spotted
fever epidemic at Muliet hen Char
lv Wexford lost his first wife, who
was her daughter. Allen was burie
at Mt. Pisgah
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17
JUSTICE COURT SUMMON.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


The Board OF Trustees of the Wash
ington Consolidated High School will
receive sealed bids up to Saturday,
July 8, 1921, 2 o'clock
for the painting of the School build
ing and the Teachers home for such
school, and recovering the roof to
the school building; shingles fur
nisned by the trustees. Bidder to
furnish nails and some kind OF good
roof STAN or paint on such reroofing
Job. Bids will be received for the
whole con tract or for the painting
and roofing separately
Plans and specifications on file with
the Trustees. Right to reject any
and all bids reserved. Certified
check for $50 90 to accompany each
bid to guarantee the entering into
the contract as required by law.
f K Daughdrill
Trustees w. r. Breland
IA. Fl. Smith.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17

The latest turn to get man IN the
iield to win with by those disturbed
untis, is leaning towards Judge Anse
McLaurin Young Anse as he is
called. The hope is once more to
conjure with the name of Anse Nc
Laurin and use that as the rallying
cry once SO effective by the clan as it
vas called 10 the days when the orig
NAL Ause and the father of the pre-
sent one, made the welkins OF Missis-
slppi ring with his oratory and be
and his brothers and kinsmen went
onto the hustings all over the state
ghting teeth and toe nail until vic
Tory was theirs. The Vardaman
forces have no fear that such move
viii prove the force that its planners
,xpect.as the McLaurin Clan or fac
tion has long since dissolved and
been swallowed up by later factioaal
eaders whose jealonsies Of their own
interest will not view with high favor
he transfer once again Of the high
gifts of office to the family which
once proved itself so greedy in par
iitionlng the spoils of political victo-
ries.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17
the ISM day of June 1921
NOTICE on TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue OF the authority vested
In me by the terms and provisions OF GER
tain deed of trust executed by G. @. Bradley
to the undersigned as trustee for the benefit of
the Bank of Leakesvlle. u Corporation. TO Sc
cure certain indebtedness therein described
and which said deed of trust is OF record In
Book page 203 to 204 of the Records of WORT
cages ana deeds OF trust on land or Greene
County. Mississippi.
And Whereas, default having been made In
the payment Of said Indebtedness and demand
having been made upon the undersigned as
trustee, to foreclose said deed OF trust.
Now therefore the undersigned trustee will
on Saturday
10Th day OF June A. D. 1921
during legal hours. at the front door OF the
Cont house In the town LeaKesville, Greene
County, Mississippi sell for cash to the high
EST bidder the following described property.
to-wit:
NV u OF N w u Section 49, E u of N e
ia Section IA Township 3 North, range Eight
west, Greene County. Mississippi, and ont of
the proceeds arising from said sale pay first
the cost and expense OF executing this trust.
next The above described Indebtedness.
Witness my signature on this the LIST. day OF
June 1921.
L " BAcKsTROM Trustee
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17
EDITORIAL

The Meridian Daily Dispatch sus-
ended recently, account Of financial
troubles, expressing the hope ia the
nal issue that it will resume publ
cation after short period, 10 the
b lief that its financial difficulties
w3uld be solved. The Dispatch nas
lad a good many ups and downs, but
was running mighty smooth under
the last management and giving ex-
cellent service and had built up quite
on extended circulation. Here S
oping that it will be going again
a, an early date and favor the people
with its same good character o.
service,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17
WILLIE LOIS BROWN.

DIED, at the home OF her uncle b.
B. Brown, on Sunday, June IL, 1921
at about o'clock. Willie Lois Brown,
the one year old daughter of Mrs.
Lois Brown, widow of the late VIM.
Brown. The little one had been
seriously sick for several days. Her
mother. Mrs. Lois Brown has been
living at new Avera lately with a
married brother while waiting to
get into the State Tubersuosis
Sanitarium at Magee, Miss. she
being in very poor health herself
aud has been for several months.
The remains were buried at the
Winbourn Chapel Monday morning,
Rev. G. G. Griffin, the pastor, con-
Quoting the funeral service.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1921-06-17

Gov Russell has finally announced
definitely that he will not call the
legis AZURE into special session to
consi der the Fire Insurance situation
brought about by the withdrawal OF
the old line companies who got in
dignant at being called to taw by
the State Revenue Agent for their
operation as a trust in this state in
bold defiance Of lbs antitrust laws.
He gives as a reason and sufficient
ly good one that the question is in
the courts and should bs settled by
them now. Later the Legislature
can consider the question of legisla-
live relief calmly and dispassionate-
" in regular session if such relief
still appears necessary along the
lines of Fire Insurance control
Some states have created state
rating bureau to meet such situa
ton as had developed in Mississip
ri and our Solons may decide thai
il will be wisdom to proceed along
similar lines, but it depends we pre-
sumo largely upon developments fol
owing the disposition OF the suits
now pending in the courts.