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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25

There's no telling how much longer young Garland would have refused to accept that million-dollar bequest from his father if he hadn't found soul mate.
 x x
 A Viennese prima donna has put Geraldine Farrars nose out of joint Give the new song bird little time and she'll be as badly spoiled as Geraldine.
 Young women who stand on the wings of air planes and hang by their heels at dizzy alti- tudes were not cut out for fireside companions
 k x x Henry Ford counts that day lost whose low descending sun sees not new scheme launched for the amelioration of mankind's woeful lot
 < x x Charley Hapsburg is said ot be planning an other coup. We'll have to give him credit for one thing. He's no quitter.
 x x
 Although Joseph F. Tumulty seems to have entered the twilight zone, the sun shines none the less brightly for that.
 Detective Flynn is writing about criminals he has known, and curiously enough he starts off with German conspirator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
HARDING AND NEWSPAPER MEN
Robert Littel, in The New Republic.


 It is Tuesday, and 1 o'clock. Some TO news papermen crowd the white walled little cor riders that lead tc the Presidents room. There has just been a cabinet meeting, and few large slow-movng men. Weeks, Hoover Dcugherty, tread their way out through the crowd, shaking hands here and there. For a few minutes more the crowd stands gossiping about, then all at once presses forward, pours through narrow door, and surges up as close as it can about the desk. The bright light from the windows through which one sees bar ren levels of the brown White House grass, at first blurs the figure in front of the desk.
 A middle-western voice says, low and evenly, "How are you all?" The President, who gradually becomes more distinct, is shuffl- ing written questions slowly from hand to hand, gazing dstanty down at them through his pince-nezs. The broad mouth spreads sud denly, purses, witches in what you take at first to be suppressed amusement, but learn later to recognize as meditation. There are slences broken with low answers to the ques- tions in hand. Political prisoners Friday" ''No don't think SOL A longer answer; spoken distinctly--a distinctness that comes from the lungs. Our American distinctness of wind not lips. pause. Then: q have here friendly and courteous question, referring to the quadrilateral naval arrangement in the Pacifc.' With emphasis, the head sud- denly raised tilted curously to one side: "The Exective does not understand that the treaty applies to the homeland of Japan any more than it does to the mainland of the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
WHEN WILL WE HAVE AN AUDITORIUM?

recent suggestion, which the city commits sion is said to be considering, is combined auditorium, city hall and public library. There have been too many suggestions already. That is one of the principal reasons why we havnt an auditorium now, but continue to dream about it.
 What the people of Birmingham want is not an auditorium aquarium and garage all under one roof; not an auditorium, market and fire department in the same building, but an audi torium-just that and nothing more, and they want it large enough to seat s 5000 or 10000 people, It would be waste of time and money to erect a building with a smaller seating ca paeity.
 one only. By the expenditure of many mil lions of dollars it might be possible to erect skyscraper which would contain suitable audi torium for public use, but Birmingham does not need structure of that kind and lacks the money to build it. We are not yet so cramped for room that there is a shortage of building sites.
 Day dreams and quibbling will never get the auditorium project any further along than it is now. The plan for combined city hall, li- brary and auditorium is just another castle in the air. There is money in hand to build an auditorium. It may not be enough, but that doesn't seem to be causing the delay. Other cities have built large audtoriums for S400, 900 or S500,000 that meet all their requirements These buildings not ornate,s but they are handsome and useful. Why can't Birmingham do the same?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
ALL PRICES MUST COME DOWN
 TO REACH NORMALCY

Secretary B. c. Apperson of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association says in communication to The Age-He q have observed considerable comment on the prices of groceries, and the woods are full of amateur economists who claim that the price of groceries will shortly return to pre-war levels" MT. Ap- person ventures to make few predictions He says groceries will be as cheap as they were in the spacious days prior to 1914:
 When hard coal is back to s4 per ton;
 When railroad fares back to 2 cents mile;
 When house rent is back to s2o month;
 When meal can be had for a quarter;
 When farm labor is back to s15 month;
 When slaves back a dime;
 When freight rates from New York are cut about When wool suits are back to slS,
 When money Is back to cent;
 When cooks back to SS week;
 When n haircut can be had for quarter;
 When a wash is back to 50 cents;
 When a doctors call is back to bucks;
 When newspapers back to penny.
 MT. Apperson states the case in nutshell. There have been some reductions in groceries and other necessities of life, but not enough to ustify any business concern in returning to strictly pre-war basis The vicious circle of soaring prices has involved the American people to such an extent 1t will be years before they recover. The workman who clings to war wages, the manufacturer who sells goods at war prices on the plea that he can't get his employees to accept reduced pay, the merchant who must make enough to pay increased rent taxes, clerk hire and provide for the needs of his family, are all in the same predicament Normalcy is a long way off and the people who think we can get there overnight are doomed to disappointment. The approach must be grad ual, but it must be maintained. That's the prob lem that most concerns us all.
 Not until everything comes down there be any sharp reduction in any one commodity, whether it's groceries or a servants wages, but by slow and painful process of readust- ment we may eventually come within hailing dis tance of 1914 prices. There sharp econo- mists who tell us we will never go all the way back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
INTERESTED IN AUBURN

q am going to Auburn on February 22 to attend the golden jubilee of the institution" said John L. Raul yesterday. q am greatly in- terested in the work being done there and feel that we should do all in our power to encour. age Auburn and help it get the equipment and the buildings needed to help it in, it's work. Alabama needs more producers and Auburn is the school which is turning out the producers.
 'If Alabama is to advance and take her proper place among the progressive and pros porous states of the nation, we must have far more trained workers than we have ever had in the past. Auburn has done wonders with meager resources to turn out highly trained and practical men in agriculture and all lines of industry, but the needs of Alabama have increased far beyond the capacity of the in- stitution to provide these workers.
 q want to do what I can to help Charles F. DeBardeleben general chairman, and his corps of workers and the alumni make this campaign to raise $1,O00,000 a success, and am going over to Auburn for the purpose of getting in- formation at first hand regarding the work they are doing and what their needs are.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
KEEP TAGS CLEAN

"We have received number of complaints recently regarding the dirty, greasy condition of automobile license tags in the city, said G. R. Trafford, secretary to w. B. Cloe, com missioner of public safety. "There is city or dinance which provides that all automobile drivers shall keep their license tags clean and in conspicuous place, and not covered up with extra tires bumpers some other ob- struction. We have written letters to many people regarding this condition, and unless it is remedied, then we will be forced to make ar rests, and MT. Cloe says he will see that this law is enforced"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
THE sPoRTsMAN's CREED

""The Alabama Fishermen and Hunters as- sociation believes in the American sportsman's creed and intends to follow it out" said Presi- dent W. c. "Pat" Oliver of the organization.
 "The creed goes like this:
 Never in sport endanger human life.
 ".Never kill wantonly or needlessly or brutally.
 "'Obey the laws of state and nation, work for better laws and uphold the law-enforcing authorities.
 |" Respect the rights of farmers and prop erty owners and also their feelings.
 Always leave seed birds and game in covers. "'Never be fsh-hog.
 " Discourage the killing of game for con- mercial purposes by refusing to purchase tro- phies.
 Study and record the natural history of game species in the interest of science.
 Love nature and it's denzens and be gentleman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
LABOR'S DIRECT INTEREST IN THE BOND ELECTION

In their letter to members of the State Fed eration of Labor, urging vote favorable to the highway bond amendment to be submitted January 30, Chairman W. L. Harrison and Sec retary Lewis Bowen emphasize two of the out standing economic aspects of the road pro- gram.
 They call attention to the fact that Alabama has to it's credit with the federal government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
RELEASE

Times are parlous for the sinner,
 Hedged around by people who Fain would regulate his dinner,
 Tell him just what he should dc, Name the hour for his rising
 And the time to go to bed, Till such rigid supervising
 Makes him wish that he were dead. When life's spark has ceased to warm him No one will try to reform him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
AN IMPRESSION OF LEISURE

Some men seem to have weakness for extra long cigarette holders"
 And I've noticed another thing in that con- nection," said MT. Grumpson. "The kind of men who manipulate fancy cigarette holders ap- parently have nothing else in life that is en- gazing their immediate attention.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
PAUL COOK

knowing full well how rash it would be to quar- rel with him, took notice of his doubtful pleasantries and gulped down the burning mess as best I might. From neither the social nor the culinary point of view was that dinner success,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
THE LAST STRAW

"It was foolish of you to fight a burglar single-handed and unarmed," said the police of- ficial, as he put handcuffs on an intruder who lay gasping on the floor
 ''It was this way" said the hero. "I stood by quietly and let hina gather up the family silver but when he found six quarts of Scotch the. caveman in me asserted itself and I went for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
CLOSING THE INCIDENT

"Do you realize, sir,' said the angry pe- destrian, that you came within two inches of running me down?"
 "No don't" replied the facetious motor ist, "but since there is no way now to deter mine just how close my came to hitting you, to avoid any further argument Pm willing to admit that you are good judge of dis tance.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
EXPERT IN DISTRESS

'Who was the caler?"
 ''An economic expert" said Mir. Wadleigh.
 Was he trying to tell you how to your busness?"
 ''No, indeed. He wanted to borrow $5 to live on until he could write another article on the part gold must play in the readjustment of the worlds finances"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
EXCEPTION TO THE RULE

I envy you.".
 'Why?" asked the artist.
 "All you have to do is to sit in your studio and draw pictures of beautiful models"
 The half has not been told" sighed the art ist, wearily. "Im such conscientious fool read the books I illustrate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
THE UNIVERSAL THEME

The course of true love may not be
 As smooth as we'd desire it; Some hearts in bondage would be free
 And some gladly acquire it. This thing called love brings griexous pains And scornful cynics flout it; And yet a man, whate'er his gains.
 Is rather poor without it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
sToLIp AUDIENCE

Who's the motorist who is having an ar gument with traffic policeman?"
 That's a celebrated orator who has charmed thousands by his eloquence."
 "He seems to be making an extemporaneous speech right now that isn't getting any ap- plause."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-25
All unavoided is the doom of destiny.
 Richard III. # < <
A MORNING PRAYER

Look thou tenderly, o Lord, those whom this world calls bad, for within them is the divinity which thou hast given and which we have never seen. Amen.-M. S. B.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
New Blue TricOtine
} Wraps for Young
Women

Something on the order Of 4
cape, but pretty enough to wear
srsr an afternoon frook or to the
sAreatfe IN the evening.
The shallow yoke in the back
and full gathers insure the snug
g to the shoulders and the long
tuxedo front Is another feature
mat many young women like.
pug braid binding and stitching
= the only form Of trimming on
these attractive wraps.
ihey are lined with beige
asih.striped silk and are SIS.
~ young women from IL to 20
ysars. .....'..,.
|ssN ( tSsc0nd Fl0or)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
The Most
Attractive Rooms
Are Done in Chintz

Those home-like rooms one
finds in English country
houses and in American houses
furnished after the best Eng
lish fashion, rely a good deal
on chintses for the cheerful
comfortable atmosphere.
The housewife bent on
achieving this pleasant effect
for her own home will find a
wonderful variety Of chintses
and cretonnes here, priced
from 20 little % 25c . yard up
to $S.75 or as much more as
she cares to pay for exclusive
quality and design.
In particular there are some
unusually fine cretonnes at soc
. yard, in a variety Of colors
and patterns, all Of which
were made to sell at much
higher prices.
(Fifth Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
New Silk Stockings
at Lower Prices

In Spring more than any other
time, silk stockings are more or
less Of necessity, for nothing
can be 80 fine to see.
Right now q special lot is sell
ing at prices way below the fig
ures usually charged. Mostly
first quality although there are a
few seconds among them. But
they are such good seconds that
the wearing quality Is unharmed.
At $1.35 the pair, full-fash-
ioned silk stockings, pure dyed.
With mercerized tops and soles.
At $1.75 the pair, Ingram silk
stockings and silk all the way to
the tops. Just the popular weight.
Black or white ones.
At $2.7b the pair, full-fash-
ioned sll-silk stockings with open
work ankles and all-over designs.
West Aisle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
SOFT Black Tafetas
Printed in White

a me designs are novel and
'.Nins' They are SO varied as
meet every taste. And they
- - % q different" that they will
ss.,,a - found everywhere. The
Any Is rich and beautiful.
,,,... ~ srs 10 inches wide, and
E'ss ttiPst Flesy)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
5000 Yards of Cotton
Remnants

Short lengths Of gingham,
linen, percale, Swiss, organdie,
voile, tissue and other good cotton
fabrics. Cottons have been SELL
ing busily and these are among
the prettiest. OF some there is
enough for q dress. Prices are
about third less.
(Wsst Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
New Ge0rgette
Crepe Blouses With
aPeter Pan Collar

many women Rnd It such a be.
'm!ng shape that they want it
Almost every blouse they wear.
I. tais Is a slip-over blouse,
sssnsly opened down the front.
= mas insets of real filet lace and
embroidered very attractively.
4 k.e Z !, ls a sash in the back, for
Intended to be worn over
M I:o,sk skirt, In flesh, white OF,
n (Third Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Women's Dresses With Jaunty
CapeS or Jackets

The kind Of thing which keen about for
wearing the street in Summer weather. the little
capes or jackets giving finished look to the costumes
The eponse The capes-of various leneths
knitted wool and jersey with gathered on the
crepe fnish many col collars and the
black henna rust and gathered
japanese blue, gray, TAM beige into hip band
and boboink Prices are $40 to $4750
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Large Meshed
TOsca Net

is coming into fashion again for
afternoon and evening gowns or
their draperies.
II comes In black and many
different colors, and at $3.50 4
yard, In the Lace Store.
(MAln F1oOP)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Lighter Shades Rule
in Boys Suits Also

Tweeds in smart gray effects
are popular, and greenish and
brown mixed fabrics are in large
request.
Blue is never out of style, es-
pscially for dress-up wear.
Varieties shown here would be
hard to improve upon.
And Wsnamaker quality rules
oil through.
Norfolk suits in 8 to 1S year
sizes, $3.50 to $82.
trhlrd Fiessl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
'Children's Black Ankle-Strap~
Slippers for Dress

From the nine-monhsold baby to the child of ten years
the avorte dress slipper Of black patent leather with one
ankle strap 1t has light turned sole, broad, plain toe
md low heel or no heel according to size.
We have these best OF dress inside and out priced
for little children $3.50
& made Of the finest materials infants growing rirls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Shoulder Collars Appear
on the New Silk Wraps

The silk is heavy Canton crepe-usuay black or dark
hne with matching or contrasting Innings
They have the SOFT big shoul heavily corded fringe edgng
~ collars but apart scaoped shrred
this feature their great shoulders with sleeve
tst in their decoration-one and another still has spder
having immense applique flowers web decoration. '--
forming horizontal decoration They and de.
w the shoulder ne another ned prices 365 to S1
MH irst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

twelve to sixteen years.
One is a delightful crepe de
chine, with a bloused waist
line and short sleeves. II
comes in beige, henna, navy
and Gamma and is trimmed with
tiny beaded ornaments. The
price Is $3.50.
Another in the same colors
Of crepe de chine has loops Of
picot edged ribbon in panel ef-
.(Sscon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

A coat or q suit Is safe in a
cedar paper bag when put away
clean. Business-suit size, 40 IN.
long, SLIPS; dress-suit size, 80 in,
$3.50; overcoat or opera cloak
size, IS in., S1.75; fur collarette
size. SO in., SIPS. Tar bags arc
in different sizes up to 70 inches,
and the prices range from $1.20
to $3.50. Then there are Tar
sheets to lay between things that
arc packed away in q trunk or
(rouI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
WANAMAKER'S s
Stors Closes q s

Polly, Put the Kettle On"
Here Are New English Tea Sets
New goods and special groups combine make the
China Store an interesting place.
The Ne,c English Tea Sets at $25
shape
pitcher and cake plate
Ne.v Imported Fruit Plates IS a Dozen
variety of fruit decorations in natural shades Splendid
5-Pece Mixing BOWl Sets Special at 9Oc
inch sizes. First quality Exceptional at the price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

fects down the front. 1t is
$25.
Also ribbon trimmed is
another pretty crepe de chine
which has rows Of picot-edged
ribbon around the neck and
over the shoulders and q
fringe Of It over the skirt.
Many girls like this model at
$3.50. In navy, Copenhagen,
brown, jade and henna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Summer Homes Should Be Furnished
Once and for All

Not just for two, but for good permanently
It is the most economical way
The furniture needed must good home serving
quality, but need not be costly.
That furniture here It
It is priced moderately
low make it really costly n the
Among the bedroom furniture:
a
for fupiee walnut
ing table and dressing "
fora
mahogan
dressing table, robe and
szoO Tor ourpe suit OF mahogany 1885
bed chihonie
dressing table
Fls .z-r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

chest at 8 cents the sheet or S5c
the dozen.
Not only moths but other in
sects are kept away by insecti-
cides, and the best Of all insecti-
cides are here.
Bono insecticides, Soc pint, s5c
quart, $2.75 gal.; Dethol, 14-oz.
size, Soc, quart 81, gallon 50; and
nearly all the old and proven pre-
ventives such as sulphur candles
or nsptholine balls or crystals
and cedar chips, etc.. =.
f'loSP) - 20. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
The Matter of q Silk Dress
Interests Mann Girls

Especially II It is the kind Of dress she can wear
equally well for afternoon or evening for informal
affairs.
Just such dresses have lately arrived for girls from
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
Long Silk Gloves
With Contrasting
Embroidery

are now ready for the many
women who have been seeking
thom.
They are 16-button length, Of
fins quality Milanese silk in good
weight, with double finser.tips.
White with heavy black embroid-
cry; black with white; mastic
with combination black and
white.
Priced $2.26 q pair.
(Maln xleer)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
The Prettiest of Silk
Chernises

Envelope chemisss Of crepe de
chine In orchid, peach and pink,
with Valenciennes and real filet
lscss, So.
OF the new corduroy crepe in
orchid and pink, in tailored style,
Sass.
OF q "block radium" silk,
orchid and pink, $3.50.
Radium in orchid and pink with
hand fsgotine, $6.85.
(Thifa EleeP)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
It's Wise to Post a Sentinel
to Keep Moths Away

they might feast all Summer upon the Winter things thai
have been put away for next season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
A Man Has Five Choices Wher
Selecting a Shoe at $3.50

Every Spring shoes every one the kind
Of shoe is mighty glad to have.
First Is modified brogue has straight tin and
plain. y ~ . "s"' "p "''
Next the in black
Then there is bucher oxford glazed ho,
comfortable toe Broad toes much season ~
black Norwegian calfskin. r"'' e""r' Is maze OF
Lastly the fuller-toe in tan cafslr
and becomngly rounded. " '' A"e toe Is slightly
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

The Best Night
Li4hts

bedrooms, bathrooms, sickrooms.
nurseries are the English "kand-
let's"
They won't explode, won't leak.
burn with only two spoonfuls Of
kerosene and may be had IN vari-
Gus colors to harmonic with
various rooms.
Price 81 in the Lamp Store.
(FeuPth Flsor) .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20
uer Better Time to 110D Open the Door and Let the BRIG
list One Stroke of That Great
n Bald Ecd1e e &

|1St One StrOke OF nat Great
Bald Eagle
Artled by our presence and flying OF
Inward, seems to carry her on without any I
6eible movement Of her wings. js f s..
a So it was, too, with that flock Of broad.
9ng frigate birds that were here on the lake
SIs morning.
n What wonderful thing for man to get
impulse from q book, lecture, speech,
Rusical performance, well-spent day, visit
Slhis, college, his old parents living distant!
How fine for one man to impart power to \
bother man, that he may rise into higher
Expra 30, 1'ss T.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-04-20

(Tourth Flosr)