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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
A HINT TO THE MOVIES om The Thrift Magazine.


 The radical reformers are after the Sunday movies with large. vigorous club. They want to close up these strongholds of intellectual activity on the Sabbath day. People who like to go where the air Is refreshing. where the music of the piano is truly inspiring and where ones intelligence will be constantly flattered will not know what to do with themselves throughout the long and dreary Sum- days if tho reformers have their way. Those of us who enjoy seeing the tall handsome hero rescued from the pen itentiary in the third reel will indeed have e dreary time of 1t from Satur- day to Monday.
 Tho movie authorities could make their industry tremendous force for education and the general welfare of the public by giving their patrons something to feast their minds upon excepting murder, arson. underworld intrigues and sex appeal. The closing of all the movies on Sunday would be an Infringement on tho liberties of the people. There Is no reason why 1t should be criminal to be innocently amused on Sunday. but . good deal could be said on the need of applying tho pruning knife to the average movie entertainment. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22

According to Anna Pavlowa. '"rhe less you wear the longer you live" Some of the fair creatures dress as if they wanted to live forever.
 # x # The Mississippi officer who asked n mob, "Gentlemen, what does this mean?" soon found out when his prisoner was lynched.
 # 4 # The introduction of baseball into Russia might put that unfortunate country on her feet. It keeps Amer lcans on their feet
 # # # Capt Hatteras fishermen who are afraid of bolshevik pirates" must have been consuming something stronger than the law allows.
 % # % Alabamas crop of snake stories to date will compare favorably with the output of the least veracious states in the union.
 x < # Another moN ement is under way to desnrone sam GomPers, who is not one of your temporary monarchs.
 # 4 # This country is bearing up remark ably well, not to be in regular com munlcatlon with Emma Goldman.
 # s' # Because of the top-lofty way they have, historians will probably ignore the battle of Jersey City.
 # # # The coal operators are beginning to think they have no more friends than the landlords.
 # # < Incomprehenslble as 1t may seem. we have not been able to read a line of Mary Pickford's autobiography
 4 # i; E.ngland's protestations of friend ship for America should be taken by Japan at their face value.
 # # j. De Valeras reelection to the pres i6ency of the Irish republic was more or less a routine affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
THE BoOZERS' PARADE
n the American Issue.

From the American Issue.
 Not only New York city, but the country at large Is greatly amused at the beer guzzlers' preparations for q protest parade to be staged in New York city on the Fourth of July.
 The promoters of the show are working like beavers. Just what they hope to accomplish by paradng the habitues of the old barrooms up and down the streets of the metropo- lis is not clear. It may be a threat it may be an appeal for sympathy it may be both. But whatever the motive, the fact remains the public will not be persuaded by the demon stration to espouse the cause of nulli- ficaton.
 Richard Croker, the former Tammy chief, who says he is against prohibit tion but not drinking man. but who claims to know the drinking man, predicts the affair will be fizzle.
 However, the chief recruiting off cerS are making rosy predlctlonS They first claimed 100000 beer-thirsty citizens would march. They then raised the number to 100000, and are now saying it will be s00,oo0. The commissioner of police is of the opin- ion that not more than 5000 men will be in line. He is probably nearer correct in his estimate than are the organizers.
 But suppose there are Soo, o,oOo-what of it?
 Dr. P. S. Grant, pastor of the Church of Ascension, Fifth avenue, who was appealed to to get in line, in his reply gave the answer He said.
 T do not believe that the weak nesses of big cities or individuals can control something that came up through towns and villages of the country and is rooted in good health, good economies and good citizenship"
 The rest of the country will merely look on and laugh at New York's boxers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
FORD AT SHEFFIELD

From the Nashville Banner.
 The visit of MT. Henry Ford to Sheffield and his inspection of the great power plant there is interest ing and suggestive of possibilities through which this region of the country would greatly profit.
 An invasion of the sou,h by the enterprising Detroit manufacturer would be highly appreciated. He could undoubtedly build great ln- dustry at Sheffield if he should turn his attention to such achievement. It is hoped that he was favorably i'm pressed with what he saw.
 The congressional failure to con- tinue the government work at Shef- field was part of the political malev- olnce of which the majority in Congress has given too much evil dence and it smacked also strongly of sectional prejudice. The great work can't be permanently aban- doned. IL means too much for the general welfare.
 And the great power at the Muscle Shoals will not in this day when hydroelectric energy is so much in demand be allowed to run to waste. Other enterprising manufacturers like Mir Ford will put 1t to use. There are great possibilities in what may come of the plant at Sheffield outside of what the government may do.
 The interest MT. Ford has mani fested is. in any light. gratifying There should be opportunity for a man of his enterprise and genius there, and the south would be glad should he put it to use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
Fine Record Made by
 the Tuscaloosa Chamber

17T7HE year book issued by the Tus-
 U caloosa Chamber of Com merce shows much accomplished by the business men of that city.
 Among other items listed are the establishment of traffic bureau on self-supporting basis, raising a fund of $115,000 for a city hospital, summer band concerts, pushing road and bridge bond elections and talk ing steps for enlargement of the city docks. The chamber also as- sisted in holding boys pig club ex- hibit, aided farmers in securing pure-bred dairy stock, interested local capital in the building of a po- tato curing house and appropriated funds for employing home demon- stration agent.
 The chamber has taken steps to secure curb market operated by the truckers, has helped the organi- zation of farm bureau, established bus line between Tuscaloosa and Reform, helped secure the expert ment station of the bureau of mines, secured additional funds for voca- tional education at the state uni versity and added 136 new members, closing the year with 468.
 No city in Alabama has been more progressive than Tuscaloosa the past year and none is doing more build ing and forging ahead now than Tuscaloosa. The Tuscaloosa cham Der breathes the spirit of the Druid City, which, in spite of it's ancient name, is modern and pro- gressive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
Puritan Aggression
Gustavus Myers. in Leslie's.

Gustavus Myers, in Leslie's.
 At a distance, and rose colored by fanciful history, Puritan ideals may seem the attractive creations of a pious, sober, law abiding people. But when we get in closer contact by a study of their own records we find an entirely different picture.
 The Puritan people were one thing, and the Puritan theocracy was alto gether another The Puritan people had due appreciation of harmless amusements, but the Puritan theoc- racy was determined that the people should not be allowed to partake of pleasure. It tended, Puritan preach CTS held, to draw folks away from the church and undermine its power, and thus was proved sinister device of Satan.
 Pleasure, therefore, had to be stern- ly suppressed, and Puritan legislators decreed 8 hot of laws in the system atic effort to accomplish their pur- pose. They went to extraordinary lengths. The irrepressions gradually reached a point where it was even criminal for husband and wife to romp in the open.
 This is no invention of absurd fancy. In the first snowstorm in the fall of 1882, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Earle felt an irresistible desire to frolic. They were merely hilariously enjoy ing themselves when they were ar rested for unseemly conduct. The court record automatically reads: Ralph Earle, for drawing his wife in an uncivil manner on the snow. Is fined 20 shillings." This is a typical. not an exceptional, case.
 To many accustomed to our present liberal standards, 1t may seem 1udi- crously improbable that we can ever return to such repressive impositions. Perhaps we shall not. But 1t Is well to recall that most Americans of 8 generation ago derided the suggestion that the time would soon come when it would be a criminal offense to pro- cure taste of liquor. and a greater crime to make t.
 The enforcement of other kinds of prohibition, If enacted, will be easier The concocting of homemade drinks Is necessarily done in secret and toll erably shielded from detection. But such visible manifestations and acts as Sunday play, sports, travel and amusements, the sale of tobacco and smoking in the open can be much more effectively stopped. or at any rate very unpleasantly interferred with.
 Instead of becoming defunct, the National Women's Christian Temper ance union has simply converted itself from an anti-liquor Into an anti-to- bacco organization, and is now cir culatig myriads of leaflets, and other wise warning against tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
LETTERS TO EDITOR
LETTER FROM MRS. ALLEN

To the Editor of The Age Herafd:
 On behalf of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Rev clutiop l wish to express a grateful appreciation of the courtesy of The Age-Herald in giving publicity and hearty commendation to the cciebra- ton of Flag Day as arranged by General Sumpter and old Elyton chapters. for raising funds for the school to be built by the Alabama l.. A. R.
 They feel that much of the success of the undertaking was due to your cooperation. Sincerely,
 MRS. JOSEPH V. ALLEN, State Chairman Com. on Patriotic
 Education, Alabama Society D. A. R
 Birmingham, June 20. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
ONE DAY IN A CLOWNS LIFE

again. A look of adoration was creeping over them. Those who could hobble about came nearer. All pain seemed forgotten and the suf- fering mites were living in the Land of Makebelieve whither Toto had taken them.
 And then-when at last it was time to go. Toto went from bed to bed, grasped each tiny hand and smiled into adoring eyes. His own were misty with tears as the unveiled glances of childish admiration played and tugged at his sensitive nature. When he reached the door he turned once more. hesitated a moment and then spoke to them for the first time.
 Eyes popped wider with wonder. This animated toy could speak. 1t was alive! And while their surprise held them spellbound Toto said:
 Children. you have made me hap pier than I've made you. You don't know what I mean now, but some day you will. And when you think of Toto remember that he is yours, and that 1t was you who first taught him the real meaning of the word glory"
 And that night when the stars came out and the crickets chirped In the loneliness of Green road, there were sleepy smiles and signs of contentment. In many & drowsy- webbed mind Toto was crowned King of Clowns and Toys, and in many a little heart there was erected no loftier an idol than a great, fine image wearing red wig, 2 loose black suit. huge shoes and a crushed derby hat from all of which radiated that certain rare and winning per- sonality. that only child can sense and really understand.
 And so 1t was that Toto came to find himself. So 1t was that in ser vice to those less fortunate he came to realize what his fine art means to the children of the world. And then. too, methinks that for days and months the memory of Toto will make wooden crutches more bearable and metal braces less cumbersome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
NAGRANT or THE AIR

From the New York World.
 It was easier to imagine a world transformed by the use of airplanes before there were any airplanes than it is in these rather solemn post war days when most of the famous aviators have managed to get them selves killed on the flying field or have gone out of the business and bought houses in the suburbs. When the plane was first invented, man was at all that his thought leaped cen- tury ahead of the game; he saw the earth as prosaic taking-o place and envisioned traffic in the air, picnics on the moon, excursions to Mars.
 If anybody caN bring back this for gotten mood. Merrill Riddick ought to be able to do it with his biplane bought on the instalment plan and his habit of wandering nonchalantly up and down the continent. paying his way by taking up passengers much as the hobo earned his hand -out in half hour at the wood pile. His machine is unsafe, say the federal authorities; they are hunting for a law under which they can prosecute him. Evidently there is no such law and one will have to be passed. But Riddick enjoys himself meanwhile.
 Probably he will be killed next week or next month, and then the proposed law. and the aerial police. and the threat of airplane brieands descending in the night, will all ap- pear bit premature again. For thu moment he was revived dream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
A MoNEYED CROWD

Sir" exclaimed the artist who had been engaged to entertain the wad- leigh guests, "my contract he call for two songs zis evening. You ask me to sing three. It's one outrage. sing before zee crowned heads of Europe"
 "oh. that's all right" said Mir. Wadleish. soothingly. You are not before the crowned heads of Europe now. but real people. Why, there's enough money represented in this lit- tie gathering to make the fortune of the average king look like collec- ton taken up for g children's out ing" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
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MORE INIQuITY
n th. Cincinnati Enqulrer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Our dry brothers used to scream with indignation and point with alarm to the fact that the American people in a single yea spent s40o,- ooo,o for whisky and beer. They pointed out the waste of this expendi ture and showed how much bread and meat and clothing could be purchased for this vast amount and they wept so much over the awful economic crime that . lot of people fell for prohibition. Well, the official figures show that last year the American people spent more than $500. 900. 900 for soft drinks. not including near beer and ice cream soda. Just think of tho shoes and the steaks and the rolls that could bs purchased for $500, ,0c0.00o. Why not q twentieth amendment to put Ap end to thls criminal expenditure for pop. pimples and pallor!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
PASSIVE RESISTANCE

You had a far-away look in your eyes when that traffic policeman was giving you a lecture for violat- ing the traffic laws"
 ''So l did," replied the incorrigible motorist. T couldn't afford to tai. back, but there's no law on the statute books requiring a person to listen to derogatory remarks from a total stranger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
THOSE LOFTY MOTIVES
n the Los Angeles Times.

From the Los Angeles Times.
 Not for themselves. you understand. but for others. Jack Dempsey wants to win the fight for the sake of his mother. And Carpenter wants to win it for the sake of his baby Jaeque- line. It will break Jacks mothers heart if he loses. It will blight the future of Baby JacQueline if Car pentier loses. How cruel life is! And to think what it is going to cost to break mothers heert or blight a babys innocent young life!
 Two strong men ..azarding the hap piness of their loved ones through a stroke of cruel fate. Oh. if you have tears, my friends, prepare to shed them nowl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
* # # South American Trade Should Not Be Neglected

1T H. ALLEN, president of the O o American Foreign Banking corporation, after calling attention to the causes of the depression in South America, which are over- importation and adverse conditions of exchange, observes:
 '"There is nothing in the South American situation which need cause us so much apprehension as to im- pei us to withdraw from those mar kets. South America is possessed of vast agricultural and mineral wealth and its development is small in proportion to what it might be. It is in countries of this character that the quickest and strongest re- cuperation will take place when it sets in"
 Business stagnation has been worldwide. South America is no exception. It is, however, a coun- try with vast undeveloped resources and great present and potential wealth. When the tide turns, it will be better to trade with than it has ever been.
 Our Birmingham sugar house makers are not neglecting Cuba be- cause it suffers the general ailment, but, on the contrary, are figuring for the future on as big scale as ever and have withdrawn none of their rather intimate business rela- tions there.
 We cannot keep too sharp an eye on the peoples south of us. Our market lies there for the taking if we have business connections pre- pared for the revival that is bound to come.
 An Illinois golfer tells this While he was making long drive across water hazard his golf ball hit bird and killed 1t. Still, on the other hand, he may not aspire to equal George Washngtons record for truth and veracity.
 Steamship companies are charged with rushing aliens to America in violation Of the immigration law. Somebody is always defying laws that Congress enacts with a pro- d:gious flow of oratory
 F # Y Arrested by the Zion City chief of police. woman said to him. When you pay for my clothes, you can tell me what to wear That sounds log ical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
THE CREEK ROAD

By Madison Cawsin. Calling. the heron files athwart the That sleeps above 1t: reach on rocky
 reach Of water sings by sycamore ana
 beech, In whose warm shade bloom mics not
 a few. It Is a page whereon the sun and dew Sc-awl sparkling words in sAxes
 delicious speech: A laboratory where the WOOL winds
 teach, Diasect each scent and snalyze saSA Not otherwise than beautiful. desa | Record the happenings of each s1gn
 mer day: Where we may read as in When passed thresher; whens ( lsssal
 of hay; N Or when a rabbit; or bird thA3 lEs And now a barefoot truant ant Ass
 dog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
Doinr d.ood Mork

Members of the Business and Pro fessicna Womens club are doing valiant work in soliciting funds for the Salvation Army budget" declared Dr. Percy Woodall, president of the Community advisory board, yester- day.
 Women from this organization are out every day, trying to help the cause along. Their daily total nets neat amount to be added to- the fund, which we are trying to swell to s20, 900. This money will be used in reliet and rescue work in Bir- mingham all the year round. We are still working to raise this amount, petitions and letters being circulated around the city and district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
Target Practice Shows
 Efficiency of SeapIanes

E1E HE brilliant work of naval sea
 Il planes sank former German submarine in less than 16 minutes yesterday. The target practice off the Virginia capes was victory for experts who claim flat the de- velopment of aircraft has made the hattleship obsolete, but it should be remembered that the, conditions oi this test were by no means equ,va- lent to real warfare.
 The U-117, the vesse! chosen as 2 target for air bombing, floated help lessly on the sea. In actual war; fare it would have been fully armed, manned by skilled crew and com nlanded by an officer who might have siven the navy fliers some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
A SAFE TOPIC

Did you get that interview with Senator snortsworthy on the tariff"
 NO, the tariff is sore topic with some of the senator's constituents and he doesn't care to commit him. self. but he offered to give me column or two on the old swimmin' hole"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
SEARCHING FOR .NoRMALcY,

From the Florida Times-U Union.
 Sam Blythe, political crier for the Saturday Evening Post, now has his doubts about the administration. At least he admits the old ship of state Is still anchored at the docks. as are also thousands of the shipping board vessels under it's direction.
 And. turning back to the files of his medium of expression. MT. Blythe in formed the American people less than half q year ago that to elect MT. Harding would be the salvation of this country. He pictured scenes of prosperity, predicted conditions that made the gardens of Elysium look like alley plots compared to the iri- descent splendor of this God blessed land. and the most confirmed demo- crat. under the spell, of these beauti- full words. wondered if~he hadn't made a terrible mistake in not vot- Ing the republican ticket 20 years be- fore.
 MT. Blythe, however. has awakened to the fact that all Is not paradise will not propel the majestic ship of state. and the Al E. gican people gen erally are also s zasnE in the laby- rinth of premises muISently search ing for one little ally all -osmaicy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
BATHING SUITS

From the Houston Po.t.
 Bathing suits says the Washing ton Post. reveal almost as many se crets as divorce suits" And confirm almost as many suspicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

ular ballads of yesteryear are com ing into favor again
 That won't restore us to nor malcy."
 'No?'
 The average jazz orchestra can take 'Heme Sweet Home and make 1t sound like the last stages of hooch party in the Congo"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
NOT BEsTIRR1Na HIMSELF

NOT BESTIRRINq HIMSELF
 There's something wrong with that hired man of mine." said MT. Cobbles.
 What do you think is the matter with him, father2" asked Mrs. Cob bles.
 "As near as I can judge, he thinks we're operating summer resort. and he's come here to sorter rest an build himself up."
 MARVELS OF MODERN MUSIC "I understand that some of the pop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
CAN'T BLAME HIM

From the ArkAnsas Gazette.
 Here's man who refuses to have his picture made for 2 passport be- cause Tit is not Gods will" We have seen that kind of photograph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
It Is Practical

What I like about the newsprint demonstration made by The Age Herald through it's editor, E. w. Bar rett," said Herbert Baum, lis It's eminent practicality, Seeing is be- lieviE.g. The Age-Herald appearing in the newsprint made Of the Ala bama spruce pine was self-evident proposition. That is the kind that is convincing.
 When one stops to consider the enormous amount of newsprint paper that is consumed in this country, the matter looms up just about as big as iron or coal
 Mir. Barrett did not shout from the housetops that Alabama spruce pine was good for newsprint, but he proved it. That is practical and payes the way for new and real idnustry."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-22
Luke McLuke Memorial

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 That the memory of the Bard or Sunshine. Luke MeLuke, may be per- petuated ever, it is proposed that the sum of s15,000 be subscribed by his friends with which shall be purchased of Mir. Hastings and suitable mon- ument erected over his last resting place in Spring Grove cemetery.
 It is imperative that action be taken quickly. As member of the gem eral committee of the Luke McLuke Memorial association, you are expect ed to raise at once from among the friends of Luke not less than s1o0, which you will transmit promptly to w. F. Wiley, treasurer. in care of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 The executive committee and the officials of the Memorial associati tion have full confidence that you will give this matter immediate attention and that you will permit nothing to interfere With your plans to raise your quota, or more. quickly. Very truly yours.
 Officers-August Hermann, chair man. William A. Geoghegan, vice chairman; William F. Wiley. treasur- CT; A. Bart Horton, secretary.
 Executive Committee-H. NJ. Potter, Thomas J. Noctor, Ed NJ. Hurley, Will liam l.. Lueders, Chris Schott Willard D. Haines, Louis c. Wildrig.
 LUKE M'LUKE MEMORIAL ASSN.