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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
CLOSE TO THE PEOPLE

'I see where a postman is writing some pretty good verse on homey topics"
 He's in position to study life, and it seems to me that poetical installment man ought to be able to portray the sorrows of the com mon people, with heart throb in every line."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News
 Low characters should never be placed in high places.
 The only way by which some men can save money is by breaking into jail
 woman can get even with man ;y marrying him or by refping to do so.
 Lives of some statesmen remind ps that st is sometimes better to D. obscr--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
KEEPING FIT

"What do you get out of playing that saxo- phone?"
 Exercise" replied the rank amateur.
 Physical exercise?"
 "Surel I've only been practieing on the thing a week and I've already had three fights"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
THE REAL TEST

Shall I propose to the girl?"
 Has she given you any encouragement?" "She likes to ride in my sport car"
 That doesn't mean anything, son. What is her attitude toward spending an evening with you at home?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
A UTILITY SHOULDER

"There is some discusson, said the young wife, "of the most beautiful shoulder in the world I'm not greatly interested in that, but the most useful shoulder in the world to me is the one cry on." PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
NO PRETENsE

"There are no frills about the Gadspurs." "No?"
 "They are just as plain as an old shoe" "Yes?"
 "They bought fivver the other day and, by jnks, they call it flivver."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
HE'LL SAY NO.

Are republics ungrateful?"
 q don't know" said Senator Snorthworthy. ''Fve 6een in public life so long I'm not a com- petent judge, but if you want to hear some sar- castle remarks on the subject just ask some fellow who's spent a large part of his life try ing to land job as postmaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
unintelligible to all except the

--.iclaceu Who could be deceived by the love letter Malvolio picked up in the garden except Malvolio? The audience sits and laughs at him, but Malvolio understands all its hidden meanings.
 We agree with the Tribune that love letters are mighty poor literature, considered as such. With this reservation, however, that they ex- actly answer the purpose when you happen to be writing or receiving them. In that case you don't care so much for literature. What you want is action. By the way, if the Tribune wants to know where we got the idea that love letters are poetry, we recommend it to rereading of those missives Marius hid under the stone for Cosette. Or to the son. nets to the dark lady, or to those to Beatrice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
THINK A LITTLE

'It's all very well," remarked MT. Grumpson, ''to have the reputation of being rock-ribbed party man, just so you don't create the i'm. precision that you also have a concrete head.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
EXPLAINING IT

"The tumult and the shouting dies" And now, friends, come the alibis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
NO AGE LIMIT

"What is this placeW "The Flappers' club" "Ahl Headquarters of youth" "The president will never see 40 again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
MORE VOTES FOR ANDY

Andy Gump as a politician has created no little attention, not only among the white people of this city, but also the negroes" said John S. Harris, superintendent of the county jail. 'sYesterday I was walking down the street and crowd of negroes had congregated on the corner and were having heated dispute. When came along one of them who had been fre- quent visitor in the jail, recognized me and called me over to settle the argument. Several of them insisted that Andy Gump was a real person and was candidate for Congress on the grounds that they knew it was true because they had been reading about him in the news papers and had heard number of white men talking about him. The others, who were more educated, contended that it was only cartoon and that there was no truth in it. The negroes who were so in earnest and really wished to vote for Andy looked most surprised, as well as disappointed, when I informed them that Andy was only a mind picture drawn by man named Sidney Smith, for the amusement of the public. To my mind the cartoonist himself must surely be real politician"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09

Lord we know what we are, but know not svh.t xvs may be. --Hamlet.6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09
SCOUTS TO PARADE

"We are expecting to have great .jambo- rec Friday evening at the Alabama State Fair grounds" said Roland L. Shine, executive of the Birmingham Boy Scouts. ''R. A. Brown has given us the use of the park, and every Boy Scout in the district is expected to be present A huge parade viii bs held bv the boys, tAa formation and line of march being such that 1t may be witness from the srendstand b9 visitors. The band from the Boys Tndustr school and the Boy Scout hand will fu' aias the music for the occasion, which from dences promises to be 5 gala occasion e.ee to the program the scouts will pre- ls " own dinner there on the grounds, and I only regret that we cannot invite the. public to this affair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-09

AGEvvlNa6 cAt-fAGp DO<5N NdCIn | LOVE To .SEE Tt4G LOOKS oe Ret&ef cNa TtE FACES OF TAG PA s SEkSeRS
 ,S.-seA | GO Jo St GGe
The spectator., 1922-02-03
CHARMING HOUSE FUR MODERN FARM Has Seven Rooms and All Latest
 Conveniences. NOT EXPENSIVE TO BUILD Homes Like This on the Farm Would Stop the Hue and Cry About
 Boys Staying on Farm
 Follows Colonial Type.
NOT EXPENSIVE TO BUILD
By WILLIAM A. RADFORD

Mir. William 4. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he Is, without doubt. the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A Radford. No. lS27 Prairie avenue. Chicago. Ill.,. and only nclose two-cent stamp for reply.
 Reams have been written and li- brarics have been published on how to relieve the farmer of his burden, how to make the life of the farmers wife easier and how to keep the boys and girls on the farm. In many cases the writers have overlooked or ignored one of the most vital factors. the farm home. It is all well and good to have thoroughly modern dairy
The spectator., 1922-02-03

barns. hog houses and poultry sheds, but that does not help the farm family after the days work Is done. That does not take care of the recreation end of their everyday life. which after all is just as important as the work schedule. For all work and no play will make dull person, regardless of where he hangs his hat.
 The farm home was neglected for long time because the first thing the farmer had to do was to establish a grub stake He had to be content with any sort of shelter until he had his land in condition. That took many years, but the time has arrived when he can sit back and figure on the comforts of real home for his wife and children. And there is ev- eYy reason to believe that he has given this subject some very care ful thought. The day has come when the farmer no longer looks for pity from the city, in fact he resents 1t because he now lives in real house with all the-comforts and conveniences of a city home. As soon as the farm home of this type is universally ac- cepted in all parts of the country there win he no more hue and cry about the boys staying on the farm.
 Why should they want to leave if they live in q home such as Is shown m this page. Here is modern coloni- al house with an exterior that would 'lo justice To any exclusive boulevard 1r drive in Inc city, with cement walks around IL. and u garage built right in he house. This Is convenience such as
 ie modern fArr>e- can enjoy at lit
The spectator., 1922-02-03

farmers wife can accomplish more with less effort in a kitchen of this size than she could in much larger but not so well-arrangcd room.
 On the second floor are four main bedrooms of good size. each having at least two windows and opening out on large balcony. The arrangement of these rooms on the second floor calls for a maximum of light and ven tilatlon. two essentials in heathful sleeping rooms. There is also a sew Ing room 13 by : feet on this floor and as most of the sewing for the farm family is done at home, this room will be found very useful.
 There Is high attic which can be converted into one or two bedrooms If needed. It would be hard to find n more suitable home for the farm than this handsome design. Moreover It Is not expensive to build.
The spectator., 1922-02-03

tie more expense than a house of less artistic design and arrangement.
 The colonial house is appealing any where because of it's simplicity and quiet dignity. It has a charm that has survived the centuries, that Is adaptable to all modern innovations. Here the latest idea in home construc- tion has been added without spelling the general design. Namely, the built in garage, which in this house appears as side sun porch similar to the real sun parlor on the opposite side of the house. This garage can be reached without stepping outside of the house.
 On the first floor are three main liv- ing rooms, the living room proper 13 by r. feet 6 inches, great spacious room with open fireplace, dining room, 13 by II feet $ inches, and kitchen, 13 by 10 feet 6 inches Then there is the living porch connected with the living room by glass doors. the den off the living room the main reception hall opening into both liv- ing and dining rooms. toilet and washroom in conjunction, for the farm help. This room is quite important in the farm home plan because it does away with the old habit of tracking into the kitchen to wash mp after the work in the fields. This washroom has d TOW of lockers for working and dirty clothes. The garage is 12 by r feet.
 The kitchen, in sharp contrast to the old-Style large farm kitchen. Is small, but quite compact and com- plete. having iceboX, range, sink and work table and also small pantry with large cupboard and shelving. The
The spectator., 1922-02-03
SPASMODIC GROUP UNDER CONTROL
Remedy Is Very Simple. Relief Is Positive.

Group has lost its terrors in thousandS of homes. No more frantic calls to hurry the doctor. who Is coming as fast as the law allows. No more tense moments of anxious waiting. No more gasping and strangling little children, whose sufrerings seemed almost beyond belief
 When the choking sob wakens father and mother. they may phone the doctor. but they are also telling him that they are using Nash's Croup-Pneumonia Salve and he knows things are going to turn out nicely.
 First apply & little of the salve up each nostril with finger. This clears the nasal passages at once. Next place hot wet cloths on the little fellows chest and back After three minutes remove and quickly rub salve on thickly.
 A miraculous change will come: he will breathe easier and easier. Now cover chest and back with warm white hannels Q quiet. comforting sleep will come Form bedciothes around chin so that vapors will be inhaled and all's well. The doctor will be pleased doctors know Nash 6 6alve.
 Buy this salve in S0-cent and 60-cent bottles at the drug store nearest you.
The spectator., 1922-02-03
CREOS0TE TREATMENT
 IS MOST ECONOMICAL
Treated Posts Are Sign of Sound
 Judgment.
Large Saving Is Made in Replacement Where Short.Lived Timber Is used-Decay Is Less Rapid
 in Northern States.

tPrrpared by the United States Department
 of Agriuuiture1
 Although moro expensive at the out sct crcosotcd posts are generally more economical to use than many kinds of untreated. shortlived woods, be- cause of their much greater lasting qualities, the forest service of the United States Department of Agricul- ture has determined. The exceptions would be in remote localities with cheap wood and labor, and where it would be expensive to obtain Creosote.
 The large saving in the replacement charges, which ordinarily mount up so high in maintaining fence, and the use of cheap and inferior kinds of woods in the first place, much more than offset the increased cost of thorough treatment with creosote. Treated posts are good investment, and their use where lasting woods are scarce or expensive Is sign of sound judgment in farm management
 The best treatment is that which results in the deepest penetration into the WOou WllH tue ltdSl auSoIptloh ol creosote. The butts of the posts s.iould be placed for one to two hours in creosote heated to u temperature of 1S0 degrees to 220 degrees r. It is important to treat the wood to height of foot above the proposed ground line. In the southern states the entire post should then he submerged into oil, at so degrees to 100 degrees F., for one or two hours, or for such time as Is necessary 10 get good penetra- tion. In the North, where decay is less rapid, the hot treatment Is ap- piled only to the butts. which are allowed to remain for two or three hours In the cooling process. the tops being treated by painting or dipping in creosote.
 Further information on creOsoting fence posts will be found in Farmers Bulletin TAI. Preservative Treatment of Farm Timbers, available upon re- quest from the Department of Agri- culture.
The spectator., 1922-02-03

now. You may use this letter to help other girls, as the letters in your book helped me-" - ROSE WAIDNER, 3Ol8 Roseland Place, Baltimore, Md.
 That is the thought so often expressed in letters recommending Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. These wo- men know what they have suffered, they describe their symptoms and state how they were finally made we'll. Just plain statements, but they want other women to be helped.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound is a medicine made from medi- cinal roots and herbs, and without drugs. to relieve the sickness women so often have, which is indicated by backache, weak feelings, nervousness, and no am- bition to get anything done or to go anywhere. It has helped many women. Why not try it?
The spectator., 1922-02-03
Had to Eiaht After That.

The juvenile son of professor of botany in one of the eastern universi- ties seems likely to become as learned as his father; already he is familiar with the Latin names of many of the specimens in the professors herbar. mm. But the boy is not all botanist Recently he returned home with one eye half closed and dlseolored. His mother greeted him with dismay. "Oh, Aleck,' she cried, you have been fighting again! !" But 1t wasn't my fault, mother" the boy hastened to explain. Bill Johnson said Taraxa- cum afficinale didn't mean dande- Hon."
The spectator., 1922-02-03
MOTHER! CLEAN
 CHlLD'S BOWELS WITH
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even n sick child loves the "fruity" taste of California Fig Syrup" If the little tongue is coated, or if your child is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold. or has collie, give teaspoonful to cleanse the liver and bowels. In few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly it works all the constipa- tion poison, sour bile and waste out of the bowels. and you have well. play ful child again.
 Millions of mothers keep California Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea spoonful today saves sick child to- morrow. Ask your druggist for genu' inc california Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother You must say California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise- ment.
The spectator., 1922-02-03
STARTING TREE PLANTATIONS
Cottonwood and Willow Do Best With Cuttings of 12 to 14 Inches
 Avoid Cruising.

Cottonwood and willow plantations are most easily started with cuttings These are simply from 12 to 14-inch sections taken from the one or two year-old twigs of living trees. The cuts should be made with sharr tool, to avoid bruising the bark. Cut tings should be collected during early winter and buried in moist sand in . cool place until the time for plant inG.
The spectator., 1922-02-03
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and bladder trouble and never suspect 1t.
 Women's complaints often prove to be nothing else but kidney trouble, or the result of kidney or bladder disease
 If the kidneys are not in a healthy condition, they may cause the other or. gans to become diseased
 Pain in the back, headache, loss of am- bition, nervousness.ar often times symp. toms of kidney trouble
 Don't delay starting treatment. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. physicians pre- scription. obtained at any drug store may be just the remedy needed to overcome such conditions
 Get medium or large size bottle i'm. mediately from any drug store.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer X Co. Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper-Adyertiseme
 There k no cure for eserwork but
The spectator., 1922-02-03

Red Cross Ball Blue is the finest product of it's kind in the world. Ev- cry woman who has used it knows this statement to be true.-Advertise- ment.
The spectator., 1922-02-03


 ration because it is usually purchased
 Cottonseed meal while it is used more extensively throughout the corn belt as d whole, Is no more popular than linseed meal. Most cattle feed CTS prefer linSeed meal, but it is not used SD largely owing to it's some what higher cost. Corn makes up % per cent of the carbohydrate c0ncen- trates. Oats are frequently used ilf the latter part of the feeding period to put cattle in better shipping condi- tion Barley is used only in a small way. although in Illinois it made up 10 per cent of the grain ration.
 Purchase Price Is Half of Cost.
 Iu fatteniug q steer the combined operating expenses usually more than equal the original purchase price of the feeder. The factors considered In operating expenses are feed, labor, building and equipment, interest. mar keting. insurance and taxes. Feed usually constitutes about so per cent of this expense. All the other items are generally balanced by the manure and pork credits.
 The preceding paragraphs arc q very brief outline of the investigation of beef production in the corn belt. Those interested in q thorough study of the various operations and cost figures should secure copy of the bulletin. which can be obtained free from the department of agriculture.
The spectator., 1922-02-03

ana general w c a K- ness. 1 could not sleep comfortably at night for pains in my back
 l found your book at home one day and after reading it be- gan at once to take Lydia E. Pinkham's We ge table Go m pound. l have had
 very goodresults and some of my girl
 friends arc takinC it
The spectator., 1922-02-03

A trust company trusts no one, aud trust Is not to be trusted. Whats In q name?
The spectator., 1922-02-03
An Early Reqinninu.

Mother-This is your baby brother
 Iohnny-I think you had better scrap him, ma; he looks like d fighter.
The spectator., 1922-02-03
Pa Defines.

Pa, what's an optimist?"
 An Optimist, my son, is a man who feels like d million dollars when he hasn't enough money in his pocket to pAtronize I weighing machine"
The spectator., 1922-02-03
MONTHS OF
 SUFFERING
Hosv a Baltimore Girl Recov.
 cred Her Health

Baltimore, Maryland. For several months l suffered with severe backacho
The spectator., 1922-02-03

Patience cures many an old com plant.
The spectator., 1922-02-03

There k no cure for overwork but to quit.
The spectator., 1922-02-03

tPrrpared by the United States Department
 uf Agriculture
The New York herald., 1922-10-01

you've cut out women, and you're so fright
ened Of them that you're absolutely their
slave. The only solid thing you've
got left is a mad desire to keep women out
of It" Naturally, from such a beginning
Maurice at once finds 1t necessary to run
off with the first woman he happens to
meet, who is Anne, the wife of his friend
Cradock. The rest of the book, more than
four hundred pages of fine print, is con-
cerned with the psychoses of this runaway
couple and of several other similarly pre-
possessed men and women with whom they
come in contact 1t has action enough to
carry it and there are some highly dramatic
situations. but for the most part it is the
portrayal od mind-first one and then an
other, male and female-in reactions to
sex impulses and "conplexes."
1t is enormously adroit, so subtle as to
make, for instance, the analytic perform
ances of a ID. II. Lawrence look like a
schoolboy exercise in Psychology. Mr.
Murry is an undoubted master in this busi-
ness. and he is also capable of a direct
clear and fine edged diction, a lucidity that
is usually lacking in such work. But the
book remains a mental clinic.
The New York herald., 1922-10-01

STILL LIFE BY J. Middleton Murry E. p.
Dutton x CO.
"HE literary or dramatic critic has
often been defined as the man who,
having tried to write himself and
having failed in the creative attempt, there
upon turns to telling other writer's how to
do it. Mr. Murry is a very distinguished
literary critic in England, widely known
both in academic circles as a university
lecturer and in the popular press as re-
viewer and commentator upon things in
general. This novel is his first venture
into fiction on his own account and it
demonstrates that critical facility does not
imply lack of creative ability, for it is a
very much better novel than most of those
Mr. Murry has been obliged to criticize.
But it will appeal only to a limited au-
dience, since it is most emphatically a psy-
Geological novel and aimed only at readers
who are capable of following long, minute
mind of the various queer people whom he
has summoned to his Freudian clinic
The London Times has called the Mr..
Murry of this book a Freud among the
fairies but 1t is difficult to see anything
of fairyiand here. 1t is rather a nightmare
country of the soul, full of good, bad and
Indifferent dreams-nuch more Freud than
experiences of supersensitive young man.
Maurice Temple, who sets the keynote in
his reflection, at the beginning: "Oh, yes,