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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
A PLAN 10 SAVE AUSTRIA

From the St. <Louis Post Dispatch.
 It is possible, says Henry Morgenthau, ''to make Austria paying commercial proposi- ton" within year after the formation of an internationally supported corporation formed for that purpose.
 The problem of setting Austria on it's fee. is not greatly different in kind from that which Russia presents. On the fiscal side it resembles also the German problem. It differs from both in being of more manageable di- mensions and from the Russian situation ia that the people concerned are eager to well come help in any form proposed. A capital of 50,00o,0 900 to 60,000, ,o00 could regener- ate but corner of Russia if every condition were favorable. For Austria, Mr. Morganthau deems it sufficient.
 \ By all means the experiment should be tried. The plan-that of treating Austria like a bankrupt ralroad' and putting new capital with prior claims to payment resembling those of receivers certificate-is sound in princ- pie. If the Austrian government can manage to take 30 per cent of the investment and the risk the remainder of the capital should be forthcoming. Big business proved more than once in the mad old days that it would work; let it now demonstrate that it can rescue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
WOMEN PUBLISHERS

From the Augusta Herald.
 The announcement that at recent meeting E of the board of directors of the Birmingham Age Herald Mrs. E. W. Barrett has been elect ed president and publisher of the paper, suc- ceeding her late husband, E. w. Barrett, will be received with interest not only here in Au- gusta, the former home of both MT. and Mrs. Barrett, but with nationwide interest as well.
 No newspaper publisher in the entire coun- try was more widely known or better liked than Edward W. Barrett of The Age-Herald His acquaintance with members of the pro- fession and public men generally was nation wide. For many years Mrs. Barrett was also in attendance with Mr Barrett at the various meetings of the Associated Press, the Amer ican Newspaper Publishers association the Southern Newspaper Publishers meetings, and at the many political gatherings in national party conventions. Mrs. Barrett's newspaper acquaintance and utilization are perhaps the widest of any American woman at the present time.
 In recent years Mrs. Barrett nas occupied active desk in The Age-Herald office, as assistant and associated with her husband Tn the actual operation of the paper. She there fore will bring to the duties of president and publisher of The Age-Herald an experience that few newspaper women have ever enjoyed, and thousands of her friends, both in and out of the newspaper business, will wish her the greatest success in her new undertaking
 Lady Bathurst of London and Mrs. E. ". Barrett of Birmingham are the two most prominent women publishers of large daily papers in the world, and we predict for The Age-Herald, under it's capable woman pul,- fisher, the same great success that the Morning Telegraph enjoyed under the active ownership and management of Lady Bathurst in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
MRS. BARRETT, PUBLISHER

From the Mobile Register.
 A cordial welcome is extended by the press of Alabama to Mrs. Barrett upon her election as president and publisher of the Birmingham Age-Herald to fill the vacancy caused by the lamented death of her distinguished husband, Edward Ware Barrett. The election by the unanimous vote of the directory of the news paper is a fine tribute to theNlady and an as- surance that under her management the tradi- tions of The Age-Herald will be maintained and it's successes multiplied
 While it is rare for a woman to hold the position of publisher of an important daily paper, it is not without precedent; for the New Orleans Picayune during 20 years of its great est progress and usefulness was in the com pete direction of woman, Mrs. Eliza Jane Nicholson.
 The best wishes go out to Mrs. Barrett upon her assumption of the new and difficult posi- tion. May every success attend her adminis- tration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
BosToN's HOSPITALITY

"I have never received more hospitable treatment on any occasion than was extended to myself and Mrs. Brown on the occasion of our recent visit to Boston to attend the annual meeting of the National Hotel associa- tion," said Senator Watt Brown, who has just returned from that city, where he delivered one of the principal addresses, using as his subject vocational education.
 From the moment we arrived in Boston we were shown every possible courtesy, and this courtesy was extended to all the delegates and visitors. It was so marked as to call forth general commendation from persons there from every section of the United States and Canada. Splendid reservations had been made for us, and the hotels lavished every kind of attention, and when leaving there was no bill to be paid.
 The convention was a very successful and enjoyable one There were many special en- tertainments for the guests. The chief topic considered was the matter of educational training for hotel help, and this matter was placed in the hands of friendly committee with instructions to proceed. The Alabama School of Trades and Industries at Ragland is one of four schools indorsed by the association for this training service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27

play prominent part in politics. It is their duty and privilege as citizens, but the avowed object of all the veterans organizations is on-political They are designed merely to promote the welfare of ex-service men and not to put candidates into office, whether or not they served during the World war.
 Any other course would subject the vet erans to criticisms; would be contrary to the ideals on which their organizations are found ed and would justify the cynical prediction made when they were banding themselves to- gether for constructive work after the war that they would eventually become the tools of politicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
SIDE LIGHTS OF CAMPAIGN

q was standing in front of the First Ma tional Bank building yesterday discussing a fishing trip with close friend, when ap- preached by an acquaintance who had looked on lightning while it was white, said James F. Hawkins, tax collector. "He insisted on having private conversation with me. After leading me down the street about 200 feet he backed me up against the wall and proceeded to tell me that I was in grave danger of be- ing defeated for the legislature.
 ,~"Realizng that he had me mixed up with S. w. Hawkins, my cousin, and boy whom I slept with for years, decided I would humor him and hear his story He proceeded to tell me that had failed to either call on him or write him, but that my father had befriended his father in the old days and he had always supported me- and that he had found that was in great danger of being defeated, and for the small consideration of few dollars he could turn the tide in my favor.
 Mot being a candidate, could have easily passed him up; but my interest in s. W. Hawkins, coupled together with his strong at tachment for the old man. cost me the price of square meal, and I don't regret 1t, for I know 'Bill' would do as much for me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
My Favorite Stories
A Question and an Answer
By Irwin S, Cobb

The Rev. Father F. P. Joyce, lately chap lain in the regular army, but now retired, as a result of having been gassed in service over seas with the A. F. F. stands sponsor for this one:
 During the great fire in San Francisco, a mounted orderly from the Presidio was riding along Mission street at a smart trot. A woman ran out of house waving her apron at him. "Oh, Mister soldierl Mister Soldierp she called "where c@n I get some milk for our baby?" Without drawing rein, the cavalryman salut- ed as he answered.
 q don't know, ma ann this animal I'm ridin is horse''
 Copyright, 1922, by the McNaught Syndicate
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
HANSEN BEGS FOR RUSSIA

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 pr. Nansen's description of conditions in the famine region of Russia seems to have start ed the supreme council of the League of Na- tions, to which the explorer made his state ment. It is not pleasant to contemplate the death by sheer starvation of 2,000,000 huipaa beings, and the death of 20,000000 others from starvation aid disease combined, with certainty that the famine will be repeated. Neither is it comforting to be told by man not likely to be mistaken in his estimate that unless the rest of the world take a more se- rious interest in relieving conditions in the stricken land 2o,ooo,0O0 others will perish and leave conditions that will form asdeath threat to all of Europe and possibly to na- tions across the seas.
 Dr. Nansens report agrees with that of MT. Kenworthy, representative of our own Quaker relief organization, but seems in opposition to Secretary Hoovers report of last week. So thoroughly is Dr. Nansen convinced of the menace from Russian conditions, present and future, that he gives it as a wel-delberatei judgment that European nations would do well to post .,one other matters until Russia-whica he told the council is after all the real key to European prosperity-has grown crops sui ficient to feed herself and has been provided with plenty of seed and farming machinery to increase output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD,

When Uncle Sam asks John Btil to help him enforce prohibition he's putting a tax on friendship
 = Even with Russia's large population, she can't afford to have her people die off by the million.
 Woodrow Wilson has dropped poison note" into the Mississippi senatorial campaign.
 x Still, Marilynn will hardly go so far as to Say she doesn't know the taste of champagne.
  It must be dark and lonesome down in most of the country'sN coal mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 What becomes of mans responsibility after death?
 Bank references are not necessary for bor- rowing trouble.
 perfectly good lie sometimes fails to serve its purpose.
 Some folks get all heated up working So hard to Keep cool.
 The most comfortable things in the world are old shoes and old friends.
 good many of your tragedies probably look like comedies to others.
 Don't make nasty muss of blowing out your brains; if you want to kill yourself drink lots of ice water
 Man is so purely creature of habit that even an affliction may become dear to him in time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SCALE


 -'Had you observed how many people daily step upon the seIf-weighing scales which are to be found in many business houses, at public gathering places and on the street corners" 1" remarked Thomas D. Temple of Fairfield. "Is is astonishing the regularity with which per- sons take peek at their weight
 And there is reason for this, sort of psychology of the scales. It seems that the scales placed in public places have been so adjusted as to make the weight of the average person three or four pounds upwards, and here is where the psychology comes in. Most peo- pie are just little proud of their weg1t, when the tendency is upward. They step upon the scale and observe that they are few pounds heavier. With a little chuckle they pass along and feel much better for the ex- perience. Maybe they will step upon the next scale to cerify the first one, and finding all exact reproduction of the first weight, they feel still better. Probably the first friend met will have to listen to little story on ho,g fine the fellow is feeling and how he is pick ing up in weight the past few days First thing you know these persons are regular GUS toners of the scales
 If you stick around until the manager robs the scales of the pennies dropped in to pay for the weighing you will find what the psychology of the scales means to the pra moter. Just another instance of how the pub lie likes to be pulled"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
THREE DAYS IN spRINcrIME

By Eugene Field. On such day as this old Noting wood Made gentle answer from her secret glades Unto the tumult of the lusty blades That owned no liege save merry Robin Hood. Deep in the haunts of velvet doe and buck Lolled gallant Will and pursy Friar Tuck, Quaffing brown ale, but last October brewed. Whilst of his flame the amorous Allan troll'd. Upon the sward beyond, mid bIithesome
 shouts
 That mocked each broken pate, the yeomen
 bold
 Piled their stout quarter staffs in bloody
 bouts. Apart from all the rest, good Robin lay And sorely grieved that, To! for many day The varlet sheriff had not rode that way. On such day as this the Nazarene Came from His lowly fisher home and stood Upon the shore of restless Gallilee; And as He viewed the ever-changing scene He heard the breezes whisper to the sea How they had come that morning from a
 wood
 Where, in the warmth of springtime, all was How they had fingered there in furtive
 mood
 How they had kissed crucifixion tree That angels guarded. And the Listening One Bowed down his head in sweet humility Father, thy will he cried, mot mine, be
 donew
 Then speed the vernal breezes, fair and free, To bear the tidings back to Calvary. May 1886.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27

different parts of the machinery than by striking the metal with a hammer and then comparing the noise of the vibrations with the piano notes. The man operating the piano must have trained ear for music, see ing that it is his business to listen for the slightest discords. If the metal rings har- moniously with the piano note all is well; the least flaw will result in discord. Defects that are hardly to be noticed by the ordinary method of hammering are at once evident when the piano test is employed. locomo- tive that rings true all over, each note which it yields synchronizng properly with the same note as given by the piano, is certainly fit to take it's place in the service on the rail- way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
TAKING SCHOOL CENSUS

"A school census is now being taken in Jefferson county" said James B. Girmmer, clerk in the office of the board of education. The law requires that the examination shall be taken during the month of July. The fig ures will be compiled and the results will be announced about August 1b.
 "The last school census showed . total of 9l,ooo school children in Jefferson county. Of this number b1,ooo were in the city of Bir- mingham. A substantial increase can reason ably be expected by the census now being taken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
CLUB PLANS ANNUAL PICNIC

"The Automobile club is planning its annual picnic for the joyless children of Birmingham , said Charles c. Davis, president. Letters have already gone out asking permission to enter tain the charges of the Mercy Home, the Sal vation Army Rescue and the orphanages. Club members have been asked to make donations toward the success of the picnic.
 "The outing given last year was enjoyed by more than 1,50o boys and girls, and the num- Der of guests may even be larger this year. The club members seem to get as much fun out of the picnic as the children themselves The party will be held about August 15.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
CATS EARN RECOGNITION FOR
 VALIANT SERVICE

"old Tom is probably the most useful cat in America. For IT years he has been on duty in the post office department in Washington, making war on rats. He entered the govern ment service during the Roosevelt regime. Off, ficeholders have come and gone, but "Old Tom has held his job.
 Because of his work and that of hundreds of other cats in keeping the post offices of the country free from rodents that destroy articles in the mails, their status has been officially recognized. A ruling has been handed down by the post office department officials which enables postmasters to provide dainties for the office cat at government expense. Milk, salnoon, cat meat and other edibles may be will cheerfully foot the bills.
 It Is estimated that the government has been saved many thousands of dollars in the post offices of the country by it's army of cats. They have done yeoman service in the parcel post centers, where rats and mice would flour ish if it were not for the vigilance of these four footed retainers
 There is probably not a post office in the country that doesn't have at least one cat that pays for its keep man ytimes over in the course of year.
 Mir Carpentier will take on pugilist< with out his title being at stake Still, if the other man should floor the idol of France It would certainly start an argument.
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 The experts say there are too, many miners and too many coal mines. If that's all the ex- perts know about the situation they needn't bother Mir. Harding.
 collector owns 30000 rare coins Queer people collect coins they can't spend and stamps that wouldn't carry a letter two blocks.
 Beautiful lady bandits in New York wore the fashionable long skirts. You'd naturally expect lady bandits to be up-to-the- minute in style.
 A campaign for "drS Germany has been launched. This ought to give the monarchists another opportunity to start something.
 
 Whenever there is national emergency the name of Herbert Hoover immediately be- gins to figure in the public prints.
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 Why shouldn't fright cure cripple when an unusually short skirt on shapey flapper has been known to cure blindness?
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 Is the laborer worthy of his hire? Yeggs broke open 80 vaults in Spokane building and stole more than $10o,o00.
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 Do women lack sportsmanshp? That's moot question. Maybe we shouldn't judge. all women by Molla and Suzanne.
 William Lorimer has been photographed with his loving grandson in his arms. Is this bid for public sympathy?
 Among the extraordinary announcements of the day is the admission of "FoIlies' beauty that she owns Ford.
 
 man who claimed to have invented the ukuele is dead in Honolulu. He died nat ural death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
AN ALCOHOLIC SOLUTION

There ought to be way to settle these differences between capital and labor"
 There is," said Senator Snortsworthy
 How would you go about it7"
 "pd invite the leaders of both sides to meet in Washington, but before they had chance to quarrel I'd take them around to one If the foreign embassies where Uncle Sam doesn't interfere with Hospitality and let the Jap servants do some fast footwork.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
LITTLE THEY KNOW

"A promising grand opera singer has aban doned her career for matrimony." ''Some of the feminists are up in arm, about it." "Why so?" FThey say it's shame to waste voice like hers on lullabiss." sPoILINc A GOOD MORNING I have no use
 For Cuthbert Lee,
 Who ambles in
 And says to me,
 "If I possessed
 Sufficient plunks
 I'd go abroad
 And join the drunks."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
PASSIVE LISTENERS

T hear you are giving radio concerts to entertain your hired men,
 Yes said MT. Cobbles, Out don't believe Iwould have been able to get 'em interested if stranger hadn't come along with pair of educated dice and carried off their work ing capital They won't have any other way to enteHtain themselves for the next 30 days.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
sPoILING A Goop MORNING
STILL IN HARNESS

You are sitting for your portrat?"
 "Yes," said MT. Wadleigh, "but don't want the impression to get around that this is the last episode in an active, if not useful, career. I hope it will be some years yet before my friends will be able to gaze at that picture of me and say, We'll the c}. cuss is gone, but he couldn't take his money with him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
RAINBOW VETERANS PLACE
 BAN ON POLITICS

What seems to have been an attempt to use the Alabama chapter of the Rainbow di- vision for political purposes was promptly re- pudiated by the executive committee in . statement issued from Montgomery.
 The Rainbow" veterans of this state are placed on record as not favoring any political candidate, as an organization. This stand will bs commended Individual veterans should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
NOTHING OBTAINING HIM

Your boy tells me he is going abroad to complete his education"
 That's the disadvantage of having son who didn't get on the baseball team at col lege,' sighed MT. Grabcoin. If Jack were phenomenal pitcher wealthy and influential people in the baseball business would be con spring at this very moment to keep him from leaving the country" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
A DUBIOUS PAST

q want to be perfectly frank with the pub lic," announced the movie star to his press agent. "In the biography you are writing for under my signature should I say I was once bus boy in a restaurant"
 Sure. That won't hurt your popularity, but wouldn't mention the fact that you spent two years on the stage as chorus man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
PLAN UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN

q understand that officials of the Univer- sity of Alabama are planning to initiate a campaign for funds this fall said Edgar P. Garrison. 'I hope that large amount is raised so that the institution may carry out com prehensive program of expansion as outlined by pr. Claxton. The university is truly the 'capstone' of the educational forces of the state and should be literally supported both by the state and the public The appropriation from the state to the university, as well as to other colleges, should be made larger.
 "Money spent for education is an invest ment returned in better citizenship. The uni versity has great campus, fine locatioi and an excellent staff of teachers. It now needs adequate funds to carry on it's work as a great institution that will compare favor ably with those of the north and central west. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
A MERITED HONOR

From the Talladega Home.
 Mrs. Lewis B. Barrett has been elected president and publisher of the Birmingham Age-Herald in the place of the late Edward W. Barrett. This is merited honor to a woman whose aid and influence havefmade The Age-Herald what it is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
LOCOMOTIVE TESTING WITH A PIANO

From the Scientific American.
 piano seems to be out of place in locc. motive workshop, yet it has been found tu play very useful part There is no better way of discovering cracks and defects in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-27
BRISK FOR HIs YEARS

Grandpa does the latest dances
 And he's wise to flapper lore; Hope I'll still be taking chances
 When my age is eighty-four.
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
T. ROWLAND BROWN, WINSON G GOTT
W. FRANK CLANCY, W. MEADE
j. DePEYSTER CHARLES LEE
GEO. w. ENINIERICH ORLANDO RIDouT
WILLIAM H. THOMAS
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