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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
HARBOR TALK
ton. in the Bookman

David Morton, in the Bookman. More lonesome than lonesome ship at sea, The sailing moon rides beautifully by, Blown from such purple harbors as may be In unimagined corners of the sky, She is not careless where she gazes down On sleepy streets the silver silence fills. But thoughtful ever of little town,
 And foolish-fond of little. wooded hills. Sea-folks are given so to telling tales,
 think the moon, when she puts in at last, May spin story where she reefs her sails And there her talk of shoreands that she
 passed
 Is all of glimmering meadows, ghostly still, sleenv town lonesome little hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
so HE KEPT ON WALKING

From Tid-Bits, London.
 Jones, always unlucky, now on his last legs. All night long he had been tramping the streets of London, for he had no money, no home, no bed, no frienas-
 But stay! Suddenly he realized that the road down which he was walking was Somer- sault road and that in Somersaut road had once resided Jenkius, lis pal of former days It was midnight, out lie would throw himself upon Jenkins mercy
 No. 37A-that was the house. lie mounted the steps. There was oaly dim light flicker. ing in the hall, but he gave the bell vigorous pull. Soon he found himself face to face with a womansof grim and terrible aspect-dressing gowned, curl papered.
 "Does MT. Jenkins live here?" he faltered.
 He does" snapped the lady "Brrug hin, straight imp And Jones resumed his tramping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 Jealousy is the tabasco sauce of love.
 There's always room for several more at the bottom.
 For exploding theories marriage is better than dynamite.
 The average woman acts first and then thinks it over afterward. There is plenty of room at the top-and the rent is cheaper.
 If paying one's debts is virtue, very few men are strictly virtuous.
 He E a mean man who withholds from his wi tha praise that is due her.
 The lpaa who attempts to flatter you IS either i fool CT he thinks you are.
 Alabities IS Herely nightmare preceded by a deap slunber and followed by rude awaken ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
SHOULD TAKE PREcAUTIoN

"Since the terrible accident which occurred Thanksgiving day when an automobile was struck by train at the crossing near Elmwood resulting in five deaths I have closely noticed whether or not automobilists stopped or trains blew their whistles before passing a crossing,' said H. Newberger. Saturday night while riding towards my home in Bessemer with friends we passed over the crossing of the Atlan- ta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and while train coming at a rapid rate of speed 1 never did hear the engineer blow his whistle and automobiists or pedestrians were only notified of the approach of the train by the noise it made coming This is most dan gerous and Ithink everyone should stop, look and listen before crossing the tracks and the train operators should blow the whistles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
BIRMINGHAM A HOME CITY

''If any one thinks that Birmingham is back ward in building comfortable homes and fine residences they find out their mistake any time by driving out Clairemont avenue, through Forest Park and back to the city by Mountain Terrace" says Hill Ferguson. Not only is there evidence in the eastern section of the resi- sdence district that people are erecting new homes, but the same is true in all parts of Bir- mingham. The Own Your Own Home slogan is being carried out here at present in most encouraging way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
LEGION ASKS EMPLOYMENT FOR
 EX-SERVICE MEN

The American Legion wants 500 jobs for Birmingham. The pay asked is only S1.50 a day, just enough to keep these unfortunates from want and prevent them from having to beg on the streets. Anyone who employs former soldier for an odd job, or in a perma- nent position, will have the satisfaction of knowing that his record has been investigated by local committee of the legion and his re- liability is vouched for by that organization. Surely, $1.5o isn't much for days work and the employer is at the same time helping man who served his country during the World war.
 The local branch of the legion has devised practical plan to take of former soldiers, of whom there are a large number in Bir- mingham drifting about with nothing to do and dependant on charity for food and place to sleep. While helping these men, the legion also proposes to see that the public is not im- posed upon, either through beggars who claim to have served in the army, or by giving work to men who are not trustworthy.
 At any time of the year there are always many forms of temporary employment which can be given to those who need it if the wants of the public can be made known to the un- employed and some agency is set up to bring them together. This the legion will do Es- pecially at this season of the year there should be opportunities for ex-soldiers to get work in various minor capacities.
 Anyone who has job for a soldier should communicate with American Legion headquar- ters, Hillman hotel. It cannot be reiterated too often that these men have first claim on our sympathy and assistance. Most of them are idle through no fault of their own and they should not have to suffer for the practices of a flew bogus ''heroes" who have tried to exploit the public and wouldn't work if they had the chance.
 Help these veterans to retain their sef-re- spect. They will do good days work for $1.50 and if there is permanent position open anywhere the American legion will find a man who is qualified to fill the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
PROGRESS OF THE DANCE

From the New Orleans Times Picayune.
 These popular dances have advanced socially if some other things haven't. Fifteen years ago some of them were only permitted in "Ike's Place" and "The Riverman's Rest.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
TOO IMPATIENT

"Why did you strike this haberdasher'a clerk?"
 "Your honor," said the large, uncouth per. son, "he showed me collar and said it was perfect dear"
 "Well," snorted the judge, "what did you hit him in the store for? Couldn't you wait until after closing time and catch him in an alley?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
A PATHETIC OBJECT


 The saddest sight in the world around
 Wherever you chance to roam,
 Is exiled king in durance found
 Who's waiting to hear from home.
 A REFLECTION ON ANY TOWN 'Is Chiggersville wide-awake town?" q used to think so," said Squire Witherbee, sadly, "but appearances are deceivin'. A brisk stranger came through here about week ago an took orders for a dozen clothes wringers at $1O0 apiece"
 Pretty high for clothes wringers." That ain't tn wust of it. Every one of them durned machines was guaranteed to print $20 bills
 A HARD WORKER q wish to use certain figure of speech" "Well?"
 "'Busy as a bee is old Suggest something new"
 "How about As industrious as yeast cake'?"
 GIVING THE HOME FOLKS A THRILL ''You do not pine for richest" Mot enormous wealth." said the impecunious citizen, "but I'd like to own private car." ''What would you do with iii" q would park it in the little town where was born and wear an air of studied indiffer- ence when the natives pointed me out as Bill Smithers' boy who, the village wiseacres said, never would amount to anything"
 THE SHOW GOES ON When the Broadway Beauties" lost their
 clothes
 By fire-their luck was surely tough They promptly changed the mise scene And did some South Sea Island stuff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
THE COMMITTEES AR WORK
THE MAN HE USED TO BE

"Well my dear," said MT. Gadspur, 'why do I find you reading those old love letters o mine?"
 "rm trying to recall the man you used to be-"
 "There's photograph of me on the mantel- piece, taken 20 years ago. Study that woman, and contrast the dapper young chap you see there with the forlorn specimen of manhood who stands before you now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
SUCCESS OF BUDGET SYSTEM
 DEPENDS ON PEOPLE

The first executive budget, recently pre- sented to Congress, is "a medium of incacula- ble value to the nation" says Paul M. Warburg, who thinks that good beginning has been made toward systematizing government expen- dturss and eliminating waste, but the pressure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
CURED

"You finally got rid of that constituent oi yours who wanted government job?" 'Yes," said Senator Snortsworthy. "I playeo in luck"
 How was that?" 'When he was calling on me for about the fifteenth time my landlord happened to drop in and we had a pretty warm argument about my rent. My constituent faded from the scene and the last l heard of him he was on his way back home"
 THE COMMITTEES AE WORK Hush, little college,
 Don't you cry;
 You'll have stadium,
 By and by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
ILLUMINATING REFERENDUM ON PRESIDENTIAL VETOES

In the compilation of vote of 1,030 persons secured by the. National Economic league on questions involving federal administration, par ticularly suggestive is the vote on this question; Should the President be authorized by con- stitutional amendment to veto individual items in appropriation acts?"
 The vote was SS8 in the affirmative to 12O in the negative.
 The result of this referendum will not cause surprise. One of the most disappointing fea- lures of federal administration has been the manner in which the fate of the most important fiscal measures has been tied up with some more or less petty detail of appropriation, which, when vetoed, means the defeat of the entire measure.
 An appropriation bill approvable by the chief executive in the main should not depend on some item that he may not find it in his con science to approve. Every item in an appro- priation should stand on it's own merits and be subject to veto without any effect on the others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13

The saddest sight in the world around Wherever you chance to roam, Is an exiled king in durance found
 Who's waiting to hear from home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
NO FENCE LEAGUE.

Pres. j. w. Sample, of the Florida
No-Fence League. has called a meet
ing OF newspaper men and women TO
be- held at Tampa next Wednesday,
Pres. Sample believes that the time is
ripe for Florida to enact a no-fence
law and he sets forth the purposes of
the organization in the following an
nouncement of principles:
TT is the intention of the Florida
No-Fence league to press forward for
the enactment of a bill by the next
legislature to prohibit the running at
large of live stock, to become operative
January !, 1923. by referendum vote
of the people, and containing a pro-
vision that any county or part of coun-
~ which does not want to be included
within the operation OF the law may by
a local option vote exempt itself, max
ing provision at the time of exemp-
ton for the protecting of adjoining or
surrounding counties or parts of coun-
ties from depreciation by its open
range stock
The program of the No-Fence league
is exceedingly just. 1t provides that
those sections of the state which do
not want a no-fence law can, by local
option, exempt themselves from its APP
plication. With that proviso in the act,
The Journal sees no reason for oppos-
ing the law, for certainly the sections
which desire its application should be
permitted that right and privilege.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
SEX EDUCATION.

The question of sex education is one
that troubles the majority of thinking
parents. There comes time in the
life of every child when he awakens to
a realization that life must have be-
mother with the question, Mother.
where do babies come from?"
Fortunate, indeed, is the mother who
is prepared to answer this first ques-
ton and SO provide the foundation for
confidence between mother and child
If the question is ignored or is an
swered untruthfully an irreparable in
jury has been done TO the child.
The wise mother (and fathers, also
for this is not alone a woman's prob
lem) prepare themselves in advance
so they are ready when a question
comes, no matter what the age pf the
child. There is no excuse for tgno--
ance now on the part of parents as
there was ten years ago, for in the last
few years the country has been Hooded
with literature which is to be)found
in the bookstores and public libraries
or furnished free on application to the
State Board'of Health or U, =. Public
Health Service.
The parents who negiects to be
ready to answer the Questions that
are bound to come nay rest assured
that the child, will /obtain his informa-
ton from some other source, and en-
tirely wrong ideas may be inculcated
which will influence the entire future
of the child.
In his progress through childhood
the child comes in contact with many
agencies, such as the schools, churches
press and various other organizations
Through these he obtains much accur-
ate knowledge bearing upon sex hy-
giene, but what effect this informa-
ton has upon him, whether it is
wholesome or otherwise, depends upon
the early attitude of his parents II
they are ignorant, careless or prudish
and cloak the subject with mystery a
morbid curiosity probably will be
aroused which may lead him to I'M
healthful practices, but if the subject
is handled with franlSness and rever-
ence a very little information serves
to satisfy the child and start him on
his road to normal and healthful ado
lescence.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
TRISTAN ISLAND
MECCA OF REST
Neither Money Nor Money Grabbers
Are Found on the Famous Island.
(By Associated press)

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 6. The
island of Tristan da Cunha is de-
scribed as IAN unspoiled haven of rest
for the weary soul, Mecca for those
who long for relief from worries of
life' by the chaplain of the British
cruiser Dartmouth, which has just re-
turned from visit to that isolated
spot
mo need to worry over money there,
for there is none," said the chaplain
There are no taxes, no doctors, no
lawyers, no clergymen, no policemen,
not even head man. Newspapers and
mail arrive, with luck, about once
every two years.
There is not even any medicine.
for the last supply of remedies was
tants, who are remarkably healthy.
Epidemics are unknown.
Tristan is a British possession in
the South Atlantic, between South At
RIGA and South America. IT'S snow
capped peak towers nearly 5000 feet
above sea level. 1t is only 81 miles in
circumference. The nearest inhabited
place is st. Helena, 1900 miles away.
The island itself is of volcanic orr
gin, the only habitable portion OF it
being tongue of fertile land at the
foot Of the precipitous cliffs.
Sufficient potatoes are grown in
plots to meet the needs of the in
habitants. Cattle and sheep were in
PRODUCED years ago and many cattle
now run wild Clothes are only to be
obtained by bartering from ships that
call. For protection to the feet the
people make moccasins of bullock hide.
Wonderful socks are made by the
women from wool carded by them
selves.
From June to October of this year
the people had been without bread,
tea, coffee and sugar, but they all
looked pretty well nourished."
TIL reason there is no bread is that
so or so years ago a shipwreck near
the island allowed rats to get ashore,
so that since that time no wheat has
been raised. But the men say that they
are going to try again when the next
mail IN a year or two brings them
some seed wheat. In the meantime,
they are in no hurry; if there isn't any
bread they can be contented on po-
tatoes. And, to supplement their pota-
toes, fish are abundant, and cattle and
birds with their eggs. and seals. They
want for many things, says the chap
lain, nevertheless there appears to be
little discomfort, and few ever wish TO
leave the island"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
MOTION PICTURES.

People have come to depend in great
measure ON motion pictures for
amusement. While the film play has
forced the spoken drama to operate at
a distinct disadvantage because of the
lower cost of transportation, setting,
stage properties, etc. and in that way
has caused very marked loss to the
people, it has, in part, made up for
this in the vividness of it's portrayal,
the lavishness of it's scenery and the
frequency of it's production.
But there is another side to the
picture industry, which is now third
among the great industries of the ma
ton, and that is as an agency for
doing good. The Tampa Tribune dis
cusses this feature of the film in the
following words:
THE motion picture industry of the
United States, through the officials of
organizations of producers and owners,
has given a pledge to contribute
So, 500, 900 to the fund being raised for
the relief of starving children in Gen.
trail Europe.
THE cause of the 100000 needy
children was presented TO the motion
picture interests by Herbert Hoover,
who is the head of an association of
relief organizations working i'm this
country to- raise money and supplies
to aid the starving.
The pledge of the motion picture
producers and owners is not surpris-
ing, for it is only what could be ex-
pected of an organization that did
so much during and since the World
War to aid the government in its
various campaigns.
Persons engaged in the form of en-
tertainment and instruction given on
the screen have mucn money invested.
and the cost of producing and present
ing the pictures demanded by the
public is great II means as much for
these persons to give s2,500,000 as it
would for any other organization of
general activities TO contribute a SIM
liar sum.
The producers and owners will not
only keep their pledge to Mr.. Hoover,
but they should be able, through their
methods OF publicity, to enlist the In
terest and obtainthe aid OF millions of
persons who may not now be think.
ing seriously of the matter.
Motion pictures are not only a
means of entertainment and education,
but they have become a power in pro-
viding publicity for any worthy cause
OF general appeal. Critics Of the mo
ton picture business should not over
look the fact that IL is being made the
instrument of great good IN a most
generous way"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
Remove the Limitations.

Texas is one of the states that has
taken action looking toward the rails
ing of the limit to which people may
lawfully tax themselves in support of
the public schools.
For some reason, many of the states
have imposed upon the legislatures
and the people, themselves, certain
restrictions as TO the amount Of mon
ey the people may raise in order 10
perpetuate and improve their schools.
In the modern view OF tire necessity
of a general education for all children
of the state, there would appear TO
be no good reason why the people, who
pay the taxes, should not have the
right to say how much they desire
to expend upon the public schools.
BY peculiar but effective amend
ment to the state constitutions, Texas
has eliminated that restriction and
now the people may impose upon
themselves such taxes for school pur-
poses as they may deem wise and
necessary. Florida is one OF the states
that restricted itself in the matter OF
school money. County commissioners
may assess tax Of ten mills upon the
dollar, and no more, the money 10 be
devoted to the public schools. In ad-
dition, there is one mill tax imposed
by act of the legislature and in addi-
ton 10 both. each special tax district
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
WHEN THE JOURNAL DOESN'T
COME.

My father he says the paper ne reads
amt put up right.
He finds a lot of fault, he does. per-
usin' it all night.
He says there amt a single thing
in it worth while to read,
And that it doesn't print the kind OF
stuff the people need.
He losses it aside and says it's strictly
on the bum
But you ought 10 hear him boiler wher
The Journal doesn't come.
He reads about the weddin's and he
snorts like all get out;
He reads the social doin's with q
most derisive shout.
He says they make the papers for the
women folks alsre,
He'll read about the PARTIES and he'll
fume and fret as:a groan;
He says of informatie.i it doesn't con-
tain a crumb-s
But you ought to hear him boiler when
The Journal doesn't come.
He's always first to grab it and h.,
reads ii plumb clean THU,
He doesn't miss an item or n want ad
that is true
He says they don't know what we
want, the durn newspaper guys,
go and put EN- wise:
Sometimes il seems as though they
must be deaf. blind and dumb
But you ought to hear him hoiler when
The Journal doesn't come.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-07
WOULD PROHIBIT
DYE IMPORTATION
Congress Will Be Asked to Protect
American Industry.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. "a plea for
congressional action to restrict the
importation Of German dyes into the
United States has been issued here by
the American Chemical Society
through DIR. Charles H. Herty, former
president of the organization. DR..
Herty was appointed by President
Wilson to negotiate for the American
share of the German dyes impounded
in France after the war.
The eminent chemist calls attention
to the action of Great Britain in pass
ing an act similar to the Longworth
bill which was passed by the United
States House of Representatives and
held up in the senate committee on fl
nance.
Pointing out the similarity of the
dye situation confronting Great Bril-
tain and the United States, DIR. Herty
recalls that during the war poison
gases were made in German dye fac
tories and adads when our textiles,
leather, paper and other industries
were smarting under the experience of
servility to a foreign nation for sup
plies Of needed dyes and though of the
nation was clear as to the necessity
of a complete self-sustained American
industry
Although the American makers of
dyes have s100,00O,000 invested in
factories and apparatus, prominent
American chemists maintain that these
manufacturers cannot withstand a
German invasion without suitable leg
islation They are. however, equipped
to manufacture So per cent of the dyes
required by American industries and
would be able, according to the bulle-
tin of American Chemical Society, to
make the other 15 per cent If they had
time to develop the special processes
under favorable auspices.
The German dye trust, DR.. Herty
declared, is shown by published re-
ports to be stronger than ever, both in
capital and organization. Moreover,
he continues, it has just made ar
rangements, through the organization
of subsidiary companies, to enter the
field for control of the worlds supply
Of fixed nitrogen, the chief element in
fertilizers, munitions and many dyes.