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The New York herald., 1922-08-29

does not like the price fixed he may go
20 the Court OF Claims,
In the public interest dealers in fuel
may be required to obtain a license au-
thorized by the State Administrators to
carry on their business and to the Ad-
ininistrator Is given the authority to
prescribe the rules and regulations gov
ernlng all such licenses. including all
terms and conditions governing such
sales OF coal.
Whenever the administrator finds that
3 license has been violated in amy OF
its details or where the dealer has been
guilty of pronteering or unfair practice
lie license may be revoked. Violation
{ any OF the rules laid down by the
administrator are TO We deemed a mis-
emeanor and may be punishable by
me Of not less than 800 or more than
1000 or prison terms Of not more
han one year or both. IL the viola
sion be by a corporation or association
it shall be subject 10 the fine and any
officers subject to imprisonment
violation of any provision or order Of
The administrator by any person who
had, prior TO such violation. been con-
xicted OF a misdemeanor under this act
shall constitute felony.
The bill specifically declares an
emergency directly affecting the public
health and welfare and requiring Cow
ernmental regulation and control OF the
supply of fuel gives the reason Tor
further definition OF power conferred on
the fuel administrator"
The New York herald., 1922-08-29

FOUND ANYTHING7
n 20. see IL II 10 advertised In the Lost and
hound columns of to-days New York Hsraid.
The New York herald., 1922-08-29
To, Advance Funds.

mo obligation shall be incurred by
the State Fuel Administrator under Sub
division 3 of Section of this act in
excess of the amount available therefor
either from money appropriated by this
act or from the balance to the credit OF
such special revolving fund. For the
purpose of paying for fuel purchased by
the State Fuel Administrator under Sub
division 3 of Section 3 OF this act the
Treasurer on the warrant of the Comp
troller shall advance moneys to him
from time to time on his requisition,
either from moneys appropriated by this
act or from the special revolving fund
established by this act
Section 81 of the State finance law
shall not apply to the moneys paid into
such revolving fund. but when the office
of State Fuel Administrators shall cease
TO exist the State Treasurer shall pay
into the State treasury TO the credit OF
OF the general fund the balance OF such
revolving fund remaining unexpended
On or before the fifth day of each and
every month the State Fuel Admins
traitor shall make a verified and de-
tailed report to the Comptroller and the
Governor OF his receipts and disburse-
ments during the preceding month. The
report to the Comptroller shall be ac-
companied by the property vouchers"
The New York herald., 1922-08-29
Schools May Close.

The necessity OF closing the public
schools is indicated as possible if the
coal shortage continues and specific pro-
vision 10 meet that situation is con-
tanned In the bill under section Il, which
provides that the administrator shall
have authority TO suspend schools in any
locality and that where such action is
taken the salaries of all persons con-
nected with the Department OF Educa-
ton shall continue. All the State stat
utes requiring the municipalities and
townships to advertise in the open
market for coal supplies are set aside
and under authority Of the adminis-
traitor the cities and other localities arc
authorized to sell certificates Of in
debtedness TO be met by city taxes to
pay coal bills.
For the prevention OF waste power
all municipalities are authorized to enact
ordinances suspending the operation OF
electric signs or street lighting.
William NJ Walling, assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel Of New York, brought up
copies OF five bills prepared by the
Hyian administration TO deal with the
coal situation. They We're introduced by
the minority leaders OF the two houses.
They authorize the Board Of Estimate to
declare an emergency In New York city
and create a coal commission with power
to buy and sell coal. An alternative
measure provides that the State shall
declare an emergency and delegate the
power OF buying and selling coal to the
municipalities. The citys bonded in
debtedness would be increased from
s2,00e.000 to s5.000,000, the additional
50 1000. 900 TO be used as a revolving
fund for the p'rchase Of coal.
The fifth bill authorizes the Board of
Estimate 10 appropriate money for the
purpose of going into the business OF
operating bus lines.
The connection of this bill with the
coal shortage emergency, il Is argued,
In the likelihood of the oity's traction
lines having to curtail their service be-
cause OF lack OF coal and the necessity
of buses TO take their place.
Assemblyman Louis Cuvillier intro
duccd bills creating a coal commission
with greater powers than that given
by the Governors bill and meeting the
fears OF New York city landlords BY
providing that the Fuel Commission
may suspend the housing law requiring
landlords to provide heat and light
where called for IN the leases.
The New York herald., 1922-08-29
His Recomm endations.

Briefly. I recommend the creation OF
single headed fuel administration with
adequate power to supervise, regulate
and control the distribution. use, sale
and price Of all fuel. and the creation
OF a revolving fund of at least ten mill
ion dollars for the use OF the adminls-
traitor to finance any operations that
may be required and to buy and sell
fuel IL necessary. Such operations should
be conducted without loss to the treasury,
which Is fortunately In a condition to
advance that amount or any additional
sum that may be required. That sum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
4 Rich Family

Once upon a time there was @ rich family named williamson. They lived in very large place. Mir. and Mrs. williamson had only one daughter named Louise. She had finished high school, and had gone two years at college and dressed very beautifully. And while she was off at school ths third year, her father was taken very i'll and he sent for his daughter and she came and hs told her in the bot tom of his trunk was a large box. In this box was the prsttiestr pearls and diamonds for her and her mother. Finally he died and she finished coll lege and taught two years. and her mother died sometime after, and Louise met a man while she was teaching and fell in love with him and they married and lived happy forever.
 MATHnDE THOMAS.
 Eighth Grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
By M. NJ. DURR


 once upon d time there was a little girl about yrs old. One day her mother sent her away and while not noticing where she was going shs found herself in a strange place. Then she met another little girl about the same age, and she asked her what her name was. She said her name was Alice Green. Then she says My name Is Katie Rome" Alice says win you tell me where Mrs. Green lives I'm lost and don't know which way to go. And Katie returns her an answer, and says T am lost myself" So they both asked lady would she be kind enough to let them live with her awhile and give them food to eat. And the lady said that they may. So they walked In and sat down to rest. But the lady was very cruel to them so they thought they would try to find their way home. They set out again without a mouthful of something to eat. They walked for many days. They thought they would sit down to rest. SO they sat down in front of beautiful house with two stories and they talked about hows they wished they could get home once more. Then Katie looked around and saw lady standing in tho door. When she looked again. she seen a little girl and boy standing side of the lady. Then they walked out there where the children were sitting and ask them what their names were. Katie said My name is Katie Rome" and the other girl said My name Is Alice Green" They asked What are your namesT' In reply. the lady said My name is Mrs. Rome" the girl saying My name Is Jessie Rome" the boy saying My name Is James Rome" Then shouted Katie: You all are my sister and brother, and Mrs. Rome you are my mother" So they were very happy. Katie asked her mother would she let Alice live with them. Her mother said "She may" so they both walked in feeling very | happy. Katie did not know her own home because so much improvement was made since she had been away. | They were both very tired and hum gry. so they asked for something to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
Birmingham Great
 Iron and Steel Center
lFrom ReferenceN


 Birmingham, the largest city of he state, is also fthe county seat. Be- cause of it's growth 1t became known as the Magic City, of the south.
 1t Is situated between two noun tain regions. from which iron ore and coal is gotten. And in the valley be- tween there is found limestone. Bir- mingham ships iron ore all over the world besides what is used In our own town. The minerals help Bir- mingham grow so rapidly.
 Birmingham Is noted for it's build ings. The courthouse, which was built In 1871, is the center of the city. In 1871 there were only one school and few buildings and churches. Now we have about 55 schools. fine buildings, which are from IA to 25 stories high, and many fine chur.hos. Besides the public schools we have private schools. We have two fine colleges, the Birmingham Southern and Howard. We also have many libraries.
 Not many years ago Birmingham was not anything but mass of fields. Now there are fine buildings. where not long ago there were noth- Ing but corn fields. Birmingham has had such growth that in 1910 it be- came known as Greater Birming- ham" The city has not only grown fast. but has grown to be large and wealthy city.
 CAROLYN YOUNG.
 Seventh Senior. Robinson school.
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The Exchange Column

or for setting of eggs of thorough bred Barred Rocks.
 l will also exchange a .22-calibre rifle for a good adjustable drawing board, or will sell rifle for S2.
 Master Ernest Wood, Adamsville. Ala, Route 1. Box 45.
 wanted--I will buy or exchange, something for a 22 revl. pistol and good adjustable drawing board. Will also buy a good pair of boys leather leggings. Ernest Wood. Ad amsville, Ala, Route 1. Box 45.
 Wanted--a polly parrot. Must say papa" If he doesn't say papa" does he say anything? Alice Jones, Care Aunt Ann.
 To Exchange-A guitar for ca nary bird and cage. Must be a good singer. Address Box 112. Sulligent, Ala.
 I would like to exchange a coaster wagon. football and drink stand for bicycle. NOtis Amerine. 829 South street, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

XIII that rat!" hoping this would calm her for a breath or two. But
 Took His Cue
 Rat? Wherel Why. I'll declare it's just \ mystery to me. have more rats in my house and I don't sec where they all come from. One day I decided to try drowning them, so l filled tub with water and set 1t cornerwise-|'
 T guess I'll have to quit" I groan- ed, T just can't work it," and pre- pared to leave.
 "No, now my son. don't be quitter. you know we all hate quitters. ight help you out"
 Hero a happy though now entered my shattered brains.-that might get her started to figuring and quiet her. So I handed her the problem.
 She Knew How
 why, son. this is easy. The idea of your giving up such an easy task as solving this problem. Do you know if you give up so easily you will never accomplish anything. My boys arc just like you though. That's the way with all boys, they want to quit. They complain of the noise that's be- ing made. That's only for an excuse to quit. But I talk them back to work. Any time they go wrong [ just give them a good talking to and they sit quiet and listen and they sure try to do better. I'm good at arguing with boys # do say it. Why my oldest son started to drinking and I stopped him by talking him out of it. He just said: Take it. Ma. I don't know where to put it. And he didn't for I'm sure I convinced him. You don't know how much good an argument does sometimes. L." The last 10 or IS words (mght have been 10 or 16 thousand) faded away to nothing and l thought about air castles and things and how won derfuI it would be to be away off in quiet little nook where peace and quiet reigned absolutely.
 Takers are good for some things maybe, but don't argue with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

Aunt Ann asked for some things for some little children fhat maybe Santa Claus forgot last week, and Mrs B. M. Harper has generously sent in to The Age Herald some beau tiful gifts that are 10 be forwarded the children. That's what an ex- change ad has done for somebody else. Aunt Ann knows just how happy those children will be-and the sweetest thing about 1t all was that the donor was so delighted to give the gifts of dolls and wonderful books. Among the latter is Hans Christian Andersen's fairy stories, and you know how entertaining they always are-always will be.
 Hero are some interesting ex- changes:
 Adamsville. Ala.
 'I have the following: Two Bison sixth grade readers, two No. 2 Health Lessons, ono book. Uncle Toms Cabin" two Eison seventh grade read CTS, one book. "Buffalo Bill" one book. The Boy From the Ranch" two Alabama histories. I will exchange any of these books for good bargains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
A POEM ABOUT
 MOTHER LOVE
Birmingham. Ala.
 Route s. Box 160.

Birmingham. Ala.
 Route s. Box 160. Dear Aunt Ann: am & girl l5 years of age. go to Patton Chapel school and am in the seventh grade. My teacher is Mrs. Annie Patton. am sending you poem that l composed myself. The name of it is Mother" I hope you will like it.
 We wish you could have been with us at our Christmas time. want to join your Fresh Air club. I am saving tinfoil A school girl.
 NORA EVERETT.
 MOTHER" You have only one mother in this wide, wide world. Arc you going to be good to her AS time hurls? 5ust think of all she's done for you; Hasn't she quit her work and waited on you While you were feeling. oh, so blue? Hasn't she cared for you in every way she could? Have you been as good to her as you would? Our mother hasn't long to stay. And when she's gone she'll be far away. My mother Is now far away, But I still think of her each day. Of all that she's done for me alone You couldn't write in book, of its own. So think of your mother each day. And God will reward you in many a way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

Herewith Is R sad story told by Artist k. Williams, who paints a pie ture of a talkative woman. He de- clares it's mighty terrible to try to stop a nervous talker. and tells how he failed once and has never tried again. The illustration shows him at his supreme moment of evaporation. when ho banged his books down. but the talker caught her breath and went right on without losing q syllable.
 Speaking of Takers
 want to prove to you that a per- son who has so much to say never says anything, and when the tongue of that person is used (which is al- ways, unless asleep and maybe then if somebody is awake to listen) 1t starts to springing up and down in the mouth and can't stop. I would say person in such fix Is deformed. While deformity in most cases Is un- avoidable and should draw toward the victim the assistance of any boy or girl who might be of assistance, l want to tell you that if you try to assist person in the shape above described you will find yourself in jured. for Two tried fl.
 came home from school one day and found a neighbor visiting knew she was around before l reach ed the house. Anyway 1 went in and after greeting her for about a half an hour or more I sat down to study my lessons. Still she rattled. I got up and went into another room and shut tho door. But, made my mis- take when I didn't lock the door and chink the cracks, because. presently | the babble neared my door and the head of the sabbling person stretched through.
 "why son, we weren't too nois. for you were we7 But there Is mor' noise over home. You are in the sam' fix my boys arc in. They just can
 study for tho noise that goes on Jack came in the other evenin' and"-
 Here banged my books down anc | yelled:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
THE CHILDREN'S GIFT

In the little French town of F'rcsne, near which lies the beautiful Ameri- can cemetery of Romange with its white crosses marking the final rest ing place of thousands of heroes of the World war, the girls and boys of the Junior American Red Cross have established children's library. It is one of dozen or moro gifts to the French children of small towns in the devastated section of that country.
 It was on the 30th of last May America's Memorial Day-that the Fresne library was formally opened. The exercises began with an out-of- doors service. Little girls in white dresses with long wells and wearing white wreaths scattered roses along the path, and 1t was over this carpet, when vespers were finished, that the children marched to the library. They fluttered in their white gowns from the shelves back to the tables like so many white apple blossom petals blown along by a. merry spring wind. The room was filled with sun light drifting through the window curtains. It is a room with card board walls and over the rack filled with many colored A. B. C. books the children saw At once the huge poster of three American sailor boys on the back of grudy, decorative elephant seeing the wArld.
 The furniture sent by the high school of Maiden, Mass, was admired and appreciated, and the children were greatly pleased when told how the American high school boys worked after schoos hours to polish and complete the furniture. Tho ta- bles were soon covered with the scat | tered books chosen by 34 excited youngsters enrolled on the first day. They pushed and crowded around the librarians desk, each reading the VOW to take care of the books and hardly able to finish before another one started. e ef
 May we really choose tho books? Are we to take them homer" they | asked. They were In a constant flut- l ter as the Junior rled Cross lady at the desk tried calmly to put them on paper as numbers and statistics in- stead of children overwhelmed by the surprises of the day.
 The French children In the wal zone lost the habit of study and cen centration during the four years when there were no schools for them and their lives have been so full ci dramatic excitement that they can not grasp the meaning of a closely written page. Their books must have pictures, and a strong personal ap- peal. But more and more the Junior Red Cross library at Fresne Is com ing Into use, and recently additional tables have had to be put in to ac- | commodate the numerous readers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
Lots of Juniors Send m
 AnSUerS to the Puzzles

Molly Childress of Greensboro started something when she sent in her puzzle. asking the children to solve 1t. Up to date here are the lit- tie folks who have answered the puEzle correctly. In sending pug zle, please send the correct answer always, so that Aunt Ann can see whether the children answer right Otherwise your puzzle must be left out; and writo vcry plainly.
 The names;
 Marjorie Paramore, Thcrsby.
 Marjorie discovered that a typo graphical error was made In the word Lansing, Mich, but she guesses right just the same.
 Otis Harrison.
 Louise Grant. FIomaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

Lillian McAIIIster. Huntsville. Ethel Lacy, Hcmlap.
 Roy (. Foster, Jr.. city.
 Hnsseli H. Phillips, Dessemer. Olga Odeneal, NOntevalIo. Ruthie Geeters, Remiap.
 MRttic Mae kilIgore, Weogufka. Moran Costner. Watson
 Frances kOpp. Route 8, city. Knox Marlborough, dr., GunterSville. Ruth Drake. Inglenook school. Allen Townsend, Alexander City. Louise SeeboId, GunterEvtIle. MathiIde Thomas, Ke1iyton.
 BiIiie Baker, North Birmingham. Little Miss Sarah Arnold Is an- other little girl who sent in tho cor rect answer to Willie Anna Rice's puzzle She lives at Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
The Lost Girls

eat; then they went to bed and had a good nights rest. They arose be- fore dawn the next morning and cleaned up the dishes and cooked something what they knew how and went to bed and fell fast asleep again. And when they arose there were wonders for them. and they both rejoiced and when they were old enough. they went to work and made tho whole family rich and they were known as the smart children of Mrs. Roma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
NOTICE!

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
Thoughts

10 A. IA ID. What sweeter thoughts, when dawn has come,
 And shadows flee, What sweeter thoughts. when day Is done,
 Than thoughts of thee. What sweeters thoughts. when life seems>drear.
 Aye, woefully, What sweeter thoughts can there be. dear
 Than thoughts of thee.
 HUGH MORRISON. Box 61e, Tuscaloosa, Ala. {Age 16.) Very, very beautiful ineed.--Aunt Ann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29
MY GARDEN

I have 8 garden All of my own The incest garden, And 'tis mine alone. Tn my garden. There is a little bunny, Nibbling on my lettuce. And, oh. he is so funny.
 SARAH HARDIN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

drink enough milk. They would be much stronger If they did.
 Schools all over Birmingham are teaching children to drink milk and encouraging them to do 1t. It is raising the general health standard, by the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-29

Rosser is my school teacher. We have over 800 pupils in our school I like to go to school. Your niece.
 SOPHIA CHAPPELL-
 Liberty. Ala. am a little girl eight years of age. and in the fourth grade. l am a member of Liberty school club. This Is the first time l have written to the junior page. My teachers name Is Miss Ethel Rosser. Your niece.
 vERNICE ALLREDGE.
 Brooksville. Ala.
 Bellamy. Ala. Dear Aunt Ann: am going to send you story about a snowdrop. 1T you like this I will send some more;
 A Snowdrop When 1t snows, l fall with all the rest of the snowdrops. When the snow is deep, the children get me and make me into snowfall. Then they throw me at the. children. l am in lots of snow fights. I help win the games and lose them. too.
 Hope you like this. Your nephew.
 MARINE EATMAN. Dear Aunt Ann: This is my first time to write you, but have Intended to for a long time. I have been read ing the junior page for good while. and ike 1t very much. l am Il years old and am in the fifth grade. My teachers name is Mrs. Wilena Dodd. I like her fine. I have some chums at school who are Frances Crawford. Frances Pitts and Frances Vail. l go to Roberts school In Bessemer. like to go to school there. l am going to send you story soon, so don't forget me. Your unknown niece.
 EVELYN W1NBURN. 110S Twenty second street, Besse- mer.
 Guntersville, Ala. | Dear Aunt Ann: I am girl Il years old. Am in the fifth grade.