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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
A Timely Editorial
The Universal Utility

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
On its 200-mile line between
Kansas City and Springfield, Mo-,
the Frisco railroad will experiment
with 14-ton gasoline car, having
a capacity for 38 persons. Cars of
this type seem especially adapted
for short branch lines of small
traffic, where their advantages in
lessened investment and much re-
duced cost of operation, as COM
pared with the minimum train Unit
of locomotive, baggage car and one
or two passenger coaches, have
been often demonstrated. The
: Frisco test may be expected to
show whether these advantages are
proportionately as great on longer
runs.
Mr.. Ford's gasoline car for city
transit systems has never material
lied. While the gasoline car as a
substitute for steam service under
special circumstances has so far
had nowhere near the vogue pre-
dicted for it Is years ago, high
railroad costs have apparently turn
ed favorable attention in its direc-
ton lately. One manufacturer in
an eastern city reports that he has
sold 40 such ears to railroads in the
last year, and his output by no
means represents the full production
of gasoline cars. With automobiles
increasing at the rate of 5 per cent
a year and the use of these railroad
cars greatly multiplied-orders now
in hand indicate that they will be
greatly multiplied in coming months
where is the gasoline coming from
to supply the public's needs?
Coincident with the announce
ment of huge Standard Oil stock
dividends, the quotation on gasoline
has declined, but consumption has
shown an enormous Increase Dur
ing the first nine months of this
year the domestic and export gaso-
line trade amounted to 4,436,313,-
900 gallons, gain of more than
0O,000,000 gallons over the same
months of 1921. The country's re-
serves in gasoline, amounting to
690,050,000 at the end of Septem-
ber seem large, but would only
suffice for the consumption of 43
days and had been reduced by
100000, 900 gallons in five months.
Just what is ahead of us seems in
Dictated in the fact that the con
SUMPTION of the first nine months
of 1922 exceeds by 1,580.313, 900
gallons, or 40 per cent. the con-
sumption during the first nine
month of 1919. What is called our
gasoline problem is discussed as
something of rather remote influ-
ence, but will it not seem very near
at hand if consumption during the
1925 season shows another 40 per
cent increase? 1t has become the
commodity of universal utility.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
In Hotel Lobbies
New Train Saves Time

"The Floridan, the new train De
Luxe that passed through Birming-
ham Wednesday morning, is a
travelling palace" said J. o. Linton,
district passenger agent of the IL
linois Central and Central of Geor-
gia railroads. ION its initial trip
the crowd was such that two extra
Pullman cars had to be attached.
The newest feature of the train
was the compartment cars. | have
never known of them II this district
before. Another fact that means
much to travellers is that ihe Flo
ridan takes two hours and thirty
minutes less time to make a trip
from Birmingham to Chicago than
does any other route. The rail-
roads are certainly giving the trav-
cling public the best comfort and
convenience possible. Every year
the state of Florida is becoming
more popular and the trains to this
state are practically always crowded
with tourists from the north and
northwest who flock to the state
of fruits and flowers during the
winter and spring months"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
HARVESTING WINDoW-cLEANERs

From the New York World.
One by one the old privileges of taking
personal risks which threaten their own or
other peoples safety are being denied to
free-born Americans. Now window-ceaners
face campaign to compel them to wear
the safety device or harness which the law
prescribes but which members of this vo-
cation for the most part dislike to use. In
filming a window-ceaner $40 Magistrate
Brough announced that he intended to deal
severely with all violators of the law, and
he instanced the drain on the states finances
caused through the workmen's compensation
law by deaths and injuries sustained from
neglect of the precaution.
1t is thus not merely a question Of the
careless window-cleaner's disabilities as they
affect his own well being, but of their cost
to the taxpayer who has to provide the
money to pay the compensation. The eco
nomc aspect of the risk has to be considered
as we'll as its physical consequences. Most
window-cleaners, of course, are perfectly
confident of their ability to do their work
in safety without the restraint of hamper
ing harness. The frequent injuries they
suffer from its neglect show the fallacy OF
the theory and prove the soundness of the
law. 1t indicates, to be sure, how little Of
a free agent man has become in his rea-
tions with his felow-men. He must not
take chances with his life which may cause
detrinlent to other people. But if there is
To he compensation for personal injury it is
logical enough that workmen on their part
should take precautions to reduce the risk
of injury to minimum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

CLEMENCEAU, THE LOVER

From the Chicago Herald and Examiner.
They say it is thrilling to hear Clemen-
ceau say France" He pronources the
name as a fervent youth would speak the
name of his first love. That, too, is typical
OF Frenchmen. They habitually regard "la
belle France as their personal sweetheart.
Would that every American had that same
affectionate regard for our country! Not
only on state occasions, but always. Say
it now-like lover: America
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

The mayof of Alabama City is in line
with public opinion in forbidding the use of
fireworks in celebration of Christmas.
This has become the practice of practically
all well-regulated communities and is found
ed on common sense. There is danger to
human life and property in use of fire
works, as proved by the toll in both which
has been taken in past years when this was
a Christmas pastime generally observed.
Human beings have learned how to enjoy
themselves without making lot of noise
and manning themselves in the process
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

The mayor of Alabama City is in line
other episode in the unseemly wrangle which
has been going on among the public service
commissioners ever since the August pri-
mary. Hugh White, former secretary was
discharged by Mr.. Cooper and Mr.. Gaillard
during the absence, and without the APP
proval, of President Patterson, who has
never recognized the appointment of Mr..
Hanks. In this attitude he has had the sup
port of Governor Kilby. The quarrel, in
itself trivial matter. but, magnified by
the friction that exists, only serves to con-
firm the good judgment displayed by the
voters at the recent election. New COM
missioners have been elected and there is
hope of more dignified regime henceforth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Farmers Well Fixed

From the DeKalb County Herald.
DeKalb county farmers are APP
preaching the holidays in better
financial shape than in several
years. They are raising their own
feedstuff and foodstuff and the
only thing that worries them is
buying their Fordstuff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
License Rates Equitable

Birmingham license schedule is
as equitable as any | have seen,"
said Fl. Marvin Taylor, city comp
troller. There were several SEEM
ingly minor changes in the new
schedule that placed the rating on
fairer basis and worked no seri-
Gus hardship on any class of bust
ness.
"The reason that the Birmingham
license is so equitable is that each
commission has honestly profited by
experience in the past. BY a grad
ual process of evolution, ever to-
ward a more perfect basis, the fix
ing of licenses has been made as
fair for Birmingham merchants as
for any other merchants in the
country.
while the point of perfection
probably will never be reached, the
Birmingham license is headed in
that direction and is probably as
near the goal as any in the coun-
try.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

From the Roanoke Leader.
AS the administration of Gov.
Thomas E. Kilby draws to a close
an unbiased estimate must allow
that he has, in the main, made the
state good governor. He has had
the courage to stand up for the
policies he advocated in the face
of stiff opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Hark Back

Oh, do not smile
At any style
The maids and matrons show;
Just take look
In some old book
OF twenty years ago.
And you'll agree
You there may see
Drawn by some artists pen,
How comical
Were one and all
The ladies looking then.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
A Deep-Seated Grudge

"You refer to the prosperous looking per-
son as coal baron
"Quite So" replied the disgruntled pro-
prietor of little fuel business.
"But he's not real nobleman?"
Certainly not. And since I've been
dealing with him I've found out that he's
not even one of natures noblemen."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Alabama Press
Something Else Needed

From the Centreville Press.
The Alabama public Service COM
mission has ordered the railroads to
reduce their passenger fare to 3
cents per mile. The commission
should also make the roads obey
the law and screen the windows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

1t is a gratifying feature of Alabama's
Industrial life to be able to realize that
large foreign iron and steel orders booked
by concerns with an Alabama end automa.-
ically come to Birmingham, the industrial
center of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Sidestepping

Sidestepping
SIS politics business or profession?"
cts little of BOTH said Senator Shorts
worthy, "but the astute pol ican intrusts
the business details to others while he de-
votes himself to the professional side. If
more money is spent in campaign than
the law allows he is then in a position to
look painfully surprised and deplore the ex-
cessive zeal of his friends
PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
SLIGHTLY HANDICAPPED
ON the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas CITY Times
Somebody has found use for
the League of Nations. The sug-
gestion comes from Lausanne that
the league make war on Turkey if
that country doesn't bow to the
conference decisions. No hint is
given as to where the league might
borrow an army and navy. however.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
All, the Ladies !

Mrs. Obenchan was acquitted in Los
Angeles. Clara Phillips, convicted of MUIR
der and sentenced to the penitentiary, walks
out of Jail. Place aux danes!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Fierce Composition

Fierce Composition
while | was campaigning for office l
was met by brass bands
Now that it's all over and you are de-
feated, l suppose your arrival in town is
unnoticed."
oh, can still start demonstration in
front of a railroad station by stepping out
briskly and looking as if | wanted to hire
taxi"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

A state of society is an act of co-opera-
ton found necessary by man early in his
effort to bring himself out of the barbarous
state. It is being proved that cooperation
is necessary for the continued betterment
of mankind in whatsoever direction that is
sought.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

cowbell has pleasant sound
When heard where rural scenes are found,
In meadows green or by the summer sea !;
But could never understand
Why is an up-to-date jazz band
IT'S thought to be prime necessity
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Poll Tax Is Due

AS the world grows older every
thing changes, even down to the en-
thusiasm shown by some people in
prompt payment Of their poll tax =
James F. Hawkins, county tax col
lector, was heard to observe Thurs
day. with the possibility of the
city election to determine if Bir-
mingham will continue under its
present form of government or re-
turn to the old aldermanic form
looming up on the horizon, residents
of Birmingham have so far remained
Indifferent as to the matter of their
poll tax for the year. The people
who have not paid the tax should
wake up to more acute civic pride,
as in the event the election is held
they will feel deeply chagrined to
know that they have been disfran-
chised through non-payment Of the
small sum assessed them for their
vote"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

This is the season of the year when the
fellow who put his in wildcat ventures does
not enjoy the good feeling of those who are
receiving dividends from building and loan
associations, Christmas clubs and other safe
and sound investment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Lumbermen to Dine

sWholesale lumbermen are look
ing forward with keen anticipation
to the banquet to be held next Fri
day. said A. j. Ribe, secretary of
the Wholesale Lumbermen's club of
Birmingham 1T is the intention
to introduce novelty in a number
Of amateur vaudeville acts that
ought to prove quite feature.
Prizes will be given and amateur
talent is eligible to participate in
the program"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Adrift With the Times
ShiftIess Mortals

Always when comes fair weather
Less loudly we complain
And being in high feather,
We don't prepare for rain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
THERE'S A DIFFERENCE

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An Iowa court rules that all reformers
must expect to be called cranks The
trouble is that all cranks expect to be called
reformers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Beware of Frauds

Merchants should be particular
ly alert for swindlers, imposters
and check artists at this time of
the year" said w. v. Trammeli,
secretary Of the Credit Mems as
ISOLATION, "In the rush of holiday
business, these people are unusu-
ally active, thinking that they can
get by when at other times they
might be caught. Each year Biz
mingham merchants lose hundreds
of dollars by these holiday para
sites. and | hope they will be eau
tious this year and make the loss
as small as possible"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Clemenceau is beginning to frown when
he faces battery of cameras. We might
have known the strain would tell on him,
sooner or later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

If America had mandate in Asia Minor
our attention would be distracted great
deal of the time from domestic politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

The excellence of early Christmas shop
ping consists in the universally of the BEN
eft conferred.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Confidence in Ford

From the Wetumpka Herald.
There is a marked opposition to
the leasing of Muscle Shoals to the
Michigan millionaire, the DIRECTORS
contending that the government sells
it all, provides certain capital for the
enterprise for long period of time
and at low interest, and obtains no
guarantees from the purchaser. It
is absurd to suppose that Ford pro-
poses to invest his millions in an
enterprise and then let it stagnate.
The best guarantee the farmers feel
they have is the fact that Mr.. Ford
is nearing his sixtieth year and that
his only reward now can come in
honor and in service, and not in the
accumulation of additional wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Greek leaders, executed by the firing
squad, faced death bravely. Traitors don't
die that way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Automobile speeders might well slew
down. They can never hope to go as fast
IS the star, RE- Cephe, wnicl. travels $780,
600 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Prudent Resolution

"Are you going to observe Safety
Week'?"
81 am" said Mr.. Dubwaite, firmly. II
don't propose to let Mrs. Dubwaite drive
the car during that period, if l have to
wreck it myself and put it in repair shop"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

Brewers who are increasing their capital
regime are simply taking sporting chance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09

"They shall not passrr' was better slogan
for France than ION to the Ruhr!."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-09
Cream Shipments Increase

From the Prattville Progress.
The Prattville cream receiving
station shipped last Saturday the
establishment of the station. Cream
reached as cents per pound Satur-
day, against 26 in August. The
indications are that the price will
go to so cents per pound or higher.
The amount of cream should go to
two tons week from the Prattville
station. We can readily see what
this will mean to our shippers and
to the county. The number of
shippers is steadily increasing and
should reach 40 by Christmas.
Since January 81 this station has
shipped total of 44,658 pounds
of cream and 1,431 pounds of but
ter fat which paid the farmers of
this section s4,s69.24.
Fruit. and the Farm Agents
From the Florence Times.
That splendid body Of men who
are engaged in the upbuilding of
the farming interests of the state,
with their field workers, as farm
agents, accomplishing most excellent
results, have taken up. a new an
gle of their work and are now push
ing the fruit culture business.
Fruit culture has been too much
neglected in our state, and this
has arisen because those who have
heretofore gone into the business,
even for home consumption, have
not understood the conditions that
go with success They have plant
ed thousands of trees, and then
turned them loose, with the bugs
and the borer and the San Jose
scale to get in their work. To
combat these evils and to urge
greater interest in the production
of fruit, orchard conventions" are
being held in various sections of the
state to furnish information on the
subject and push the business
along. We are sending millions Of
dollars out of the state for the fruit
we should easily Orow here
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-04-13
Special Lot Of Ladies' Oxford

Oxfords in all sizes formerly $3.50 to $40 Co., S2.G5
Avail yourself of this opportunity and early
they will sell quickly.
Exclusive agents for Red Goose School ShOe for
children, Red Cross Shoes for women, Walk-over
and Edwin Clapp shoes for men,.
LARGEST Shoe Stock in North Miss. and all attrac-
lively priced We handle all sizes and all feathers in
mems womens and childrens work and dress shoes
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1922-04-13
HOSIERY
For Ladies' and Children

We are exclusive agents for Kayser and
Van Raate line Of Silk Hose for Women
All new shades and beautiful Lace
Stripe effects
Ladies' Beautiful Clicked. Silk
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Ladies Black and White Hose. 1865. lvC
Ladies' Grey Mix Hose 1UC
Ladies' all Silk Hose, Humming
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Ladies Ware quality mercerized
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-16
Communists Become Exclusive

The Communist party which controls the
destiny of soviet Russia, now is becoming an ex-
selusives Organization to which entrance is becom-
ing difficult matter says an Associated Press
dispatch from Moscow. Even the workingmen,
f2r whom communism was to bring a golden era,
are now having trouble to break into the charmed
circle.
The soviet regime of Russia has been guilty
of many inconsistencies, but none seems to be so
palpably astounding as this one. Candidates
must now have the recommendation of members
who have been in the party for some time, and
then the prospective members are accepted only
on probation.
OF the three categories of members, the third
makes it almost impossible for anyone who does
not hold a high or subordinate post in the gov
eminent now to participate in the upper circles
of the government.
Strict adherence to the rules laid down by
the party is enforced on all members, including
that of obedience, the foreswearing of Chris
tianity and disavowal of wealth.
All of which goes to show that the commun-
lists in fact are as tyrannical in their own way
as were the Romanoffs and their associates in
the day of the cars
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-16
TROUSERS EVOLVED
FROM PETTICOATS

Present day trousers were evolved
from the petticoat, and the petticoat
was evolved from the shawl. The
early cave man wore the hide off his
shoulders by carrying home fat, juicy,
antediluvian tid-bits, and so he threw
the skin Of an animal about his Shout
der for protection from the weather
where ne had lost fur. This he caught
with his hands and held around his
arms, making sort of temporary
sleeve. In time he learned that by
putting few thorns in the skin, he
could fasten it about his arm so as to
make kind of tunic sleeve. From
the tunic grew the coat.
But at monday it became so warm
that the cave man could slip his shawl
down around his waist. He tied the
shawl about his waist with a reed,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-16
'rade Revival Gaining in Volume

The present revival of business is gaining
momentum faster than any upward movement
following period of depression IN the history
of the country says statement of Cleveland
bank This institution points to the new high
record for building construction, the rapid up
turn in iron and the advance in securities.
The new stimulus in the automobile industry
is accepted as one of the remarkable features
of the upturn, the bank saying:
Automobile manufacturing has come back
with vigor not anticipated even by the most
enthusiastic of men in this most optimistic Of
industries. It is probable that the completed
records for April will show that more cars and
trucks were produced than in any former month
in the history of the industry"
The total of building construction in the first
quarter of 1922 in 20 leading cities is more than
three times as much as the average for the cor
responding months in the last twenty years.
Cheering reports of this kind are being re-
ceived from all over the country, showing that
the depression has been halted and that the
public has gone back into the market to demand
goods and commodities of all kinds.
The recuperative power of the country was
given a severe test in the depression that is be-
hind US, but the stability of the country not only
endured the test with small amount of dis
turbance but also enabled US to pick up fast
after the lowest point was reached.
The spirit of optimism that is beginning to
make itself prevalent in many quarters, it is
believed will soon make all sections of the coun-
try feel the new impetus that has entered bust
ness life, which will be of benefit to all classes,
especially to the worker who will find demand
for his skill.