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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
"MARSE HENRY" PATTERSON
 DIES IN FLORIDA

The nation will mourn the death of "Marse a past generation who made history" by their pens. Intolerant of sham, brilliant as writer and orator, "Marse Henry" was famous for more than half a century and he was until the last devoted to profession which he conspicuously adorned His mastery of satire and invective, his humor and his courage in expressing his views whether they hit friend or foe, made the Louisville Courer-Journal, which he owned and edited until advancing age forced his retirement. one of the most widely quoted newspapers in America.
 Born in Washington, early in life Colonel Watterson began to acquire knowledge of poli- tics and to make acquaintances with public men which served him well in his later years. He was essentially cosmopolite. He knew all the with crowned head of Europe as he was with a famous actor a pugilist of renown. He wrote entertainingly and we'll of his varied ex- periences He admired Lincoln and quickly TeallZeQ dIJeI Lne GlNll WdIJ III WHICH He SeTVSu with distinction, that the hope of America's fu- ture greatness lay in united country. He was too great, too far-visioned, to have any patience with narrow sectionalism. Yet no one has writ ten finer tributes to the soldiers of the Confed- eracy and the "Lost Cause"
 Although active in politics and power in the democratic party for many years, helping to shape some of it's constructive policies and coin ing phrases which swept the country, Colonel Watterson summed public office, except for brief interval when he served in Congress, in 1876 and 1877. q shall stay where am,' he said "offce is not for me. Beginning in slavery to end in poverty, it is odious to my sense of freedom"
 The wisdom of his choice was exemplfied by the honors heaped upon him as an editor and man of letters. American journalism has lost it's most picturesque figure, whose intellectual gifts and qualities of heart made him widely be- loved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
HAPPY GRANDFATHER

My daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. 0. R. Kline of Woodbury N. J. are steaming southward with my little grandson tonight said o. L. Bum, manager of the Chamber of Com merce, as he was preparing to take the north bound A. c. s. train. "Hence, you naturally wonder why am leaving the city they are headed to it.
 "Well, it is this way l have just got to sec that grandson of mine as soon as possible, and I can get to see him little sooner by going 70 Attaa and meeting the southbound train there. That is why am making this trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
CLOSE BOND BETWEEN CITIES

Business brings me to Birmingham quite often,' says D. L. Turner of Anniston, .''but am always able to mingle pleasure with business, as I have some relatives and many friends in Birmingham. have always felt that there was a close bond between the Model City and the Magic City. I am glad to report that business conditions in Annston are good, on account of the operation of the manufacturing interests Then, Calhoun is noted as an agricultural coun- ty it's farmers being among the most progress sive in the state. There is also close co-opera- tion between the farmers of the county and the business men of Anniston."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
MONEY WELL SPENT

"see here," said the captain of a steamer which~was carrying deported bolshevild back ta Russia, "you seem to think this is pleasure trip"
 T never dreamed" said one of the deportees gleefuly "that when I came over in the steer. age I'd be sent back home at the expense of your capitalistic government"
 "Go right ahead and enjoy yourself" said ths captain, grimly, ''but I don't mind telling you that the money required to transport you and your pals across the Atlantic is one government expenditure that will never get howl out of the mbattled taxpayers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 People who talk too much seldom talk we'll. Mattresses should always wear fetching eos tunes.
 Jonah's experience an instance of prophet and loss
 With some artists painting is more of habit than an art.
 Proof of the political pudding lies in the size of the plums.
 Never borrow trouble for the purpose of lend ing it to others.
 The prettier the girl the more attention she seems to think she requires.
 No real young lady tires of trying to convert a bachelor to the annexation theory.
 If you see a small boy chasing bee and afterward you hear yell, it's sure sign that he caught it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
LIKES HOME TALENT

q really enjoy seeing all sorts of home-talent productions stated Alfred Eubanks. Not long ago in Ensley people were surely given treat in this line when the Elks presented their annual benefit minstrel.
 "Although many jokes have been in circu- lation for several years, and the many news paper 'couminists' have poked fun at and about home-talent productions, believe that as long as the world lasts we will have them with us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ATHLETIC CLUB AN ASSET
 TO BIRMIGHAM

The Birmingham Athletic club has esta5 lished high reputation for clean sports. It is known throughout the country for sponsoring events in which the first consideration is sports manship. In the south it is becoming increasing ly popular, as shown by the college and profes- sional athletes who are giving exhibitions under it's direction.
 The people of Birmingham may not realize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
FIRST LESSON IN PREVENTING

"Why, sir" thundered the lawyer for the fail plaintiff, 'you not only played fast and loose with this young woman's affections, but you wrote burning love letters to her on type. writerp'
 "I'll admit it." said the unhappy defendant "and it was an unlucky day for me when first learned how to type, Now is the time for al good men to come to the support of then party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
THE VOICE OF THE RIVER

sele Mercier Montgomery in the New Yorl Herald.
 Long I dwelt beside the river
 And it's waters called to me Sang to me of strange, great cities,
 Whispered stories of the sea. Gayly sang I in my cottage,
 On the hearth loves fire burned bright But heard the river calling N In the darkness of the night! Happy walked I in my garden,
 Bent to tend my flowers fair But beyond it's glowing gladness
 I could glimpse the river there! Heard I nesting birds sweet singing, Heard the murmur of the bees. Heard the summer winds intoning
 In the softly signing trees But above them all-the river!
 And it's calling troubled me Troubled me with thoughts of cities,
 With longing for the seal Now the city roars about me
 And beyond it there-the seal Still hear the river calling,
 Calling still--in memory! But no longer now it's singing
 Of strange cities, and the sea Now it sngs-a shuttered cottage,
 And garden-closed to me!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

director of the Krupp works says the Big Berthas' were destroyed within twenty-four hours after the armistice was signed "to safe guard their commercial secret from the Eng fish and French and from other German firms" Yet, it's no secret that American naval guns, mounted on flat cars, put the Big Berthas" out of business.
 MT. Ziegfeld, says George Jean Nathan, does not pick out the prettiest girls but shows them off to the best advantage That being the case, how are we going to account for the hauteur of the average Ziegfeld beauty?
 Mary MacSwiney spoke two hours and forty minutes before the Irish Parliament. The sui ferng endured by male members who had weighty matters to get off their chests may easily be imagined.
 The Roma travelled to Washington against high wind and made the return trip without ac- cident. Let us hope a christening with liquid air allayed the jinx that follows dirigibles.
 A New York woman doctor who speaks twelve languages has married who speaks seven- teen. One language is enough for the average married woman's purposes.
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 Scientists claim to have contrivance that will measure the quality of love. Chorines will continue to measure it by fur coats limousines and trifles from the jewelry shops.
 -S
 Hon. Pete Herman of New Orleans is said to have earned more than $2o0,000 in the ring this year. A string of college degrees means nothing in the life of Hon. Pete.
 Democrats seem to think that if Senator New berry doesn't know how much his seat cost him he ought to hire an expert accountant to tell him where he stands.
 St. Louis woman wants to know why some philanthropist doesn't establish bread line for women. The demand for equal rights is getting to be insstent
 The New York burglar who caught be- cause he looked so much like Babe" Ruth was fool for not growing toothbrush mustache. Mr Chaplin is suggested as an ideal subject for biographers. We under the impress sion that MT. Chaplin had press agent. Some people may prefer Conan Doyles de- seription of heaven, but personally we'd rather draw our own conclusions.
 
 Married men who receive ties for Christmas presents will be expected to brighten the cor ners where they are.
 Politics is getting to be more complicated every day. Senator Kenyon has discovered the "social bloc.'
 "Marse Henry" Watterson has gone to find out whether or not the bands are playing Dixie" in heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
A NEAT DEDUCTION

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 General March says American army of 100000 enlisted men is absolutely necessary, but painter always says your house needs painting, tailor thinks you need new suit of clothes and natter thinks your hat is growing a bit shabby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
DETAINED so LONG

Here's letter from man who spent twenty years in our prison" said the kind-hearted war den. "He misses our home-like environment and wants to come back"
 "Now that's touching but of course you can't grant his request?"
 "Im afraid not. He writes that he's doing ten years in rival establishment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
IMPOTENT ORAToRY

My brother" said the solemn-looking per son who needed a haircut and shave, "do you reaGze that the world is out of joint?"
 sIt may be-" replied MT. Grumpson, "but don't believe anybody who'd rather make speeches about the situation than devote himself to some useful employment is going to do much to restore what is known in political circles as normalcy,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ALMOST HERE

What is coming? Why this humming And these merry shouts? What is the feeling The worlds revealing To banish gloom and doubts? Why ask the reason? The Christmas season Is rushing on apace; With joy expected, It's light reflected In every childish face!
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
ART AS WE GET IF

ART AS WE GET TT What is the subject of this photoplay?" 'fIt's story of the great north.'' Big trees, snow storms, love in the wilds and all that sort of thing" %Yes and the hero is pretty chap who's never been 500 miles from steam heat in his life'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
GIVE A THOUGHT TO CHINA

From the Chicago News.
 While the world is swearing off it should take effective steps to stop the restoration of poppy dreams to China by interruptions outside interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
WELL TIMED VISITS

q suppose it must be just coincidence" said MT. Bibbes, "but it looks queer."
 'FYes?"
 ';My favorite bootlegger hardly quits the premises after paying one of his tri-weekly visits before Jagsby drops in for friendly chat and remarks, in hollow tones that he's feeling a trifle under the weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

TINCUP MAGNATES Hark, hark, the dogs do bark, The beggars are coming to town, And some of them may, the police say, Have fortunes salted down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
Of all base passions, fear is most accurs'd.
 Henry W.
A MORNING PRAYER

A MORNING PRAYER Let me stand bravely for the right, o Lord. If that leaves me standing alone among men, it will also leave standing with thee Amen.-M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
ALABAMA FARMERS. BACK HENRY FORD.
Farm Bureau Passes Reso- lutions Asking President, Secretary Weeks and
 Congress to Accept

Auburn. July Special )-one of the first official actions of the Alabama Farm Bureau federation. and perhaps one of the greatest ac- tions it will ever take, was the unan- inously passing of resolution here today, few minutes after 1t was or ganized asking President Harding Secretary Weeks and Congress to ac- cept the Muscle Shoals proposition made by Henry Ford. This decision came late in the afternoon, after the Ford proposition had been bril- liantly presented by C. ". Ashcraft of Florence.
 In the course of his address. MT. Ashcraft related the immense possi- bilities at Muscle Shoals, and ex- plained that the farmers of the United States are now spending Sse,- 0O0, 900 annually for nitrates which come from Chili, and that this nitrate could be manufactured at Muscle Shoals and sold to the farmers Tt one half the cost, thereby paying for the cost of the plant each year. Conclud- ing his address, MT. Ashcraft read verbatim copy of the Fort proposi- tion. which was unanimously de- clared to be simn1e and to the point, and fair, not only for the farmers, but to the government and all other interests.
 He emphasized the fact that now, Of al; times, is the critical time in tho development of Muscle Shoals, and made a plea for all to get behind 1t and stay behind it until it is in op- rstion, because it will be necessary n peace as well as in war, for people must be fed before they can fight and fertilizers are necessary for the production of crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
ANDAL USIA ROTARlANS
 STAGE 100 PER CENT MEET

Andalusia, July 26-(Speciai.)- The Andalusia Rotary club batted 1000 per cent in attendance today, when every member was present The guest list today included Jesse L.. Thweatt of Montgomery, MT. Homal of Chicago, Kiwanians Fowler Dug ger and oscar M Dugger, Jr.
 President Crenshaw reported that he had sent to Auburn in behalf of the Rotarians two young ladies who ott erwise could not have gone. The club members contributed the money necessary to meet this expense These two young ladies were prize wirn ners at the Covington County fair last year, and their going to Au- burn was brought about through the popular county demonstration agent The club accepted an invita- tion of the Rotary Anns to join them in moonlight eff there is a moon) picnic tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27

fact that many of the big results of the farm bureau depends not upon the state or national organizations, but upon county organizations, which can shape their own destinies.
 ThOrne Stirs Crowd
 The address of Hon. Clifford Thorne made a lasting impression, confining himself largely to the pre- sehtation of the reasons as to why farmers should have practical busi- ness organization, such as the farm bureau. the same as other business have organization. MT. Thorne closed with a brilliant plea for local state government with power to handle numerous local problems without the necessity of going to the central gov ernment at Washington. This plea was made with special applause.
 At the close of the meeting the following officers were elected, for the Alabama Farm Bureau federa- ton: president, c. W. Rittenour, Montgomery; first vice president. Iir. c. F. Winberg. Silver Hill; second vice president, E. A. O'Neal, Florence; secretary treasury, F. l.. Geddls, Montgomry,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
TRACTION OFFICERS.
 AND CITY AGREE ON. RELIEF NECESSARY.
Bradley and Pevear Charge Jitney Ordinance Is Not Being Observed in
 Birmingham

Montgomry, July 26-(Special)- mingham Railway, Light and Power company. J. S. Pevear, vice presi- dent of the same company, and l. w. Ross, consulting engineer for the city of Birmingham are practically agreed in their recommendations as to the relief to which the traction company is entitled.
 This was made known late Tues day afternoon, following a confer enee between representatives of the traction company, the city of Bir- mingham and members of the Ala bama public service commi ssio,i, during which additional data was presented in connection with tl,e traction company's petition for an Scent street car fare, which Is now pending before the commission.
 Mir. Bradley and MT, Pevear both stated before the commission that an ordinance recently adopted by the Birmingham city commission provid- ing that jitneys observe certain routes, is not being observed or en- forced It was also stated that the commissioner in charge of the Bir- mingham city police department al legged he had no funds with which 10 employ additional policemen neees- sary for the strict enforcement or the ordinance. but had said that If citizens would prefer charges against the jitney operators, flor nonobser- vance of the law, he would see that these charges received prompt hearing.
 It is understood that if the pubic service body should see fit to follow the recommendation of both the city and the traction comapny, decision could soon be arrived at. However. the commission has before it several alternatives, and is desirous of as- sembling all the information avail able before issuing the order which will finally dispose of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
fARM BUREAU NOW. tN 1 PERMANENT.
 BASIS IN A b8AMA.
Great Enthusiasm At Auburn, Where Speakers Are PIentifuI-State Off,
 CerS Are Elected

Auburn, July Especial. .)-There |monstrations on every had in Au- burn today, but the meeting that all others, and was in- |cidentally of major importance Ito all the people of Alabama was the permanent organization of the Ala bama Farm Bureau federation, pre- |ceding which addresses were deliv- |ered by c. W. Rittenour of Mont |gomery, M. L. Mosher, Eureka, Ill.; President Spright Dowell, l.. N. Dun |can, M c. Allgood. w. T, Sheehan, |editor Montgomery Advertiser; Ed ward o'Neal of Florence; R. Bishop |of Auburn; J. W. Coverdale. secre- |tary. and Clifford Thorne, attorney Nor the American Farm Bureau fed |eration.
 Rittenour Speaks
 After being introduced by Profes- Dor Duncan of the extension service, C. w. Rittenour went into the discus 'Bion of the purpose of the meeting; told of the purposes of the farm bu- |reau; praised Auburn and the Ala |bama extension service for what is being done for agriculture; called at tention to many colossal problems (Which are now confronting the Tarm- |ers of Alabama, and declared that the critical time has come for organiza- |tion, because it must be done, not 'only for the good of the farmers, but for the good of consumers. by giving the consumers a better prod bet at a lower cost; as a result of Organization, Standardization, the |Eervices of real expert leaders and the establishment of an efficient sys-
 em of marketing farm products.
 Soil Fertility
 Soil fertility, the great basic agri- cultural problem, was also discussed by Mir. Rittenour. and Roy c. Bishop
 Edward A. O'Neal of Florence liter ally held his audience spellbound by
 calling attention to the great prob lems and needs at our very door, and
 in their addresses J. W. Coverdale and Clifford Thorne did the sama thing MT. Coverdale related several
 stories of the work accomplished 1T
 several counties. emphasizing the work in a county in Iowa. where the
 farm bureau found the best variety of corn for the county, and now fully
 70 per cent of the corn raised in this
 county is of this variety, meaning
 thousands of dollars to the farmers
 each year, he also emphasized the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 3 o'clock. |p. m., Tuesday, August ?, 1921, for |certain grading, macadamizing, side walks and combined curb and gutter paving under Improvement Ordi- nance Nos. 14-D, 119-D; also for pertain grading, sidewalks, combined |curb and gutter under Improvement Ordinance No. 121-D; also for certain
 grading, sidewalks, curbing and con- |crete paving under Improvement Or dinance No. 120-D. Specifications 5nay be obtained and plans examined At this office The right is reserved Ao reject any or all proposals.
 JULIAN KENDRICK, City Engineer.
 Age Herald, JaIy za, zs. zys issI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
"THE WOMAN GOD CHANGED"
 STRONG DRAMA AT STRAND

A strong virile picture story is that told by .sThe Woman God Changed, a Cosmopolitan production, which is being shown with decidedly success ful results at the Strand theatre. This superb photoplay is undeniably one of the best shown at this theatre this season. The leading roles are in the capable hands of Seena Owen and E. K Lincoln. The support by Henry Sedley, Lillian Walker and Templer Saxe was most artistic.
 It is a story of Broadway and southern seas Of a hectic race for pleasure. stilled in the peace of a lonely isle. Of life unworthy, cleansed by trial and wreck that taught man and woman how to iive-and love-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
drama. Constance Talmadge has on

drama, Constance Talmadge has one of her best comedy roles in Up the Road With Sallie." Here is photo- play with breeziness and real TO- nance. What happens to Sally and her aunt on the trip up the road in Sally's roadster is "enough and a plenty" and Sally's aunt gets all of the ad- venture that Sally promises if she will take the fly away trip
 With the feature picture the Alca- gar is offering first rate Semon comedy .'The Fall Guy" Larry Se- mon, Norma Nichols, Babe" Hardy and Frank Alexander are responsible for the mirth in "The Fall Guy" This combination keeps things moving through two reels of mechanical and acrobatic novelties. They illustrate the ice cream jag of the future, show the spirit of the departed automobile, a musical mule, and walking bunga- low. All of these are Larry's own discoveries, which help make, "The Fall Guy' one of the funniest comedies of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG AT
 GALAX IN "CHARGE IT,"

Clara Kimball Young in a drama of the first few years of married life is the Galax offering this week. This production entitled Charge It. strikes at an important phase of the existence of all young married couples, and handles the subject with exceeding interest and fine dramatic effect.
 Miss Young is a beautiful heroine enacting the role of Julia, kthe wife of a young man of very moderate means. The husband is given strong portrayal by Herbert Rawlinson who makes the part of the sorely vexed man who is driven into apparent harshness toward his wife. seem ex- cusable and not too hagd
 The modern sin of saying casually over counters, at luncheon tables and in modiste shops charge it' is the rock on which many married couples with a happy beginning wreck in the end. believes the writer of Charge It."
 There is also brought out the i'm ability of Julia, a beloved young wife to realize who truly loved her. and believe that she saw In the dallying of q professional beau. a real love that her husband whose every thought was for her, did not feel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
JACKIE COOGAN AT TRIANON
 IN "PECk,S BAD BOY.,

Jackie Coogan in "Peck's Bad Boy" is one of the unusual screen attrac- tions of the week. It is drawing big audiences at the Trianon, where it is being released. The story is real epic of boyhood days, the heartaches and thrills of boyhood rarely viewed seriously by grownups and cften frowned upon harshly when they are noticed, Really and truly, as matter of inside information, Peck's Bad Boy is not bad at all, but one of the most fascinating and ori- ginal little fellows who ever graced fiction, stage or screen.
 The supporting cast given little Coogan is strong. It includes Doris May, Wheeler Oakman, Lillian Leigh ton, Baby Gloria Wood and others.