The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
PITIFUL PLIGHT OF
THE SEMINOLES


In history and romance the Seminole Indian
symbolizes the courage and nobility of the Red
man. This once powerful and warlike tribe
has dwindled to a mere handful of men and
women who waiting in Florida for the time
when they will go to the Happy Hunting
Grounds" where there will be peace and plenty
and no white mans government to wrest their
lands from them and leave them to starve.
The Florida Metropolis says, "Few people IN
Florida who have not had occasion to view their
plight by close and intimate touch can begin
to realize the really serious situation which is
now confronting the remnants of the once
famous Seminole tribe of Indians
The encroachment of the white man, modern
civilization and the draining of the Everglades
have pressed the Seminoles back into what re-
mains of these swamps, until now they have
little dry land left on which to exc out mis-
cradle existence. According to a report re-
Gently made on the Seminoles fish and game
in the region to which they are restricted have
become extinct and agricultural conditions are
such that they lost their corn and pumpkin
they have left But the Seminole is stoical
and does not complain of his harsh fate.
A government which throws billions to the
birds might well give some consideration to
these hapless aborigines who may soon be only
name, unless something is done for their re-
lief.
The odds were hundred to one that when
Vincent Astor's yacht returned from the West
Indies some liquor would be found aboard, al
though Mr.. Astor was not personally RESPONSE
BILE.
If the delegates to the disarmament confer
ence have regained their breaths after hearing
Secretary Hughes announcement, the proceed
ings may continue.
One lone man paraded with 1000 women in
New York who advocated complete and univer
sal disarmament. He was probably somebody
husband.
"Fatty's' trial will be to some extent over
Swallowed by the disarmament conference.
Newspaper readers can't have everything their
own way.
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Flappers should not jump to the conclusion
that naval holiday" means naval officers
would have nothing to do for 10 years but
dance.
The American people are preparing to MAIN
tain against all corners that there is close
kinship between turkey and cranberry sauce.
It is now clear to certain distinguished states
men and diplomats that Secretary Hughes be-
lieves in taking time by the forelock.
In maintaining that Mr.. Harding should re-
ward deserving republicans, Senator Elkins
is merely holding fast to tradition.
The soviets propose to have little parley of
their own. If the average bolshevik were
gagged he'd cease to function.
What with making speeches, shaking hands
and pressing buttons, President Harding hardly
has time to light cigarette.
Recent elections show that democracy at
least has toe-hold on the country and may
hope for something better.
Premier BRAND is said to be more like an
American than a Frenchman. That's COM
pliment worth while.
For advertising purposes the praying Colo
nels" are better asset to Kentucky than the
tobacco crop.
The ''discust war" an English correspondent
refers to may soon be SO remote it won't even
be DISGUST"
The Young woman who succeeded in shocking
Deauville in bathing suit has no more worlds
to conquer.
The location of Madeira makes it unlikely
that Charley Hapsburg will attempt another
"hop-off."
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Commissioner Haynes has gone to Detroit
where he will try to plug up the Canadian
border.
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incidentally, America will continue to build
battieships until the delegates make up their
minds