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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
SUBSTITUTE FOR TELEGRAPH

from the wall Street journal.
Although the telegraph was I'M
dreamed of in early railroading
days, far seeing and inventive Of
ficers of the Galena and Chicago
Union railroad, which eventually,
along with several other lines, was
consolidated into the Chicago AMI
Northwestern, devised, scheme
bearing the same, though more linz
tied potentialities. This road, con-
struction of which was opposed by
conservative Chicago business mea
who feared that it might divert bust
ness from Chicago to other points
along the line, constructed the first
depot in Chicago in 184S. In 1849 a
second story was added, and this was
surmounted by an observatory. The
latter was used AS offices for the
company, and from it President
John 8. Turner, with the aid of an
old-fashioned marine" telescope,
watched for incoming trains. An APP
preaching train could be seen as far
off as Austin, a distance of six
miles, and the news was relayed to
important Travellers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
A Timely Editorial
Reader Is Movie Fan

From the Christian Science Monitor.
In his latest novel, Command"
William. McFee has this to say of
one of his characters: that che pa.
tronized a book now and then by
falling asleep over it." A thought
provoking observation. For, al
though the author may not have had
in mind its wider application, that is
none the less patent to the discrimi-
mating reader. Notwithstanding the
growing demand for fiction and fol
such serious books as Mr.. Strachey's
Queen Victoria" and Mr.. Wells
Outline of History" and the ap
pearance of various inexpensive edi-
ions of the worlds classics, reveal
ing healthy interest in the best lit
erature; still there remains large
class of the general public which
does not seek its recreation in read
ing. If Mr.. McFee's hero had not
been at sea, he would probably
never have troubled to balance
book upon his knee; he would have
HE'D him to the nearest motion pic
ture theatre. IndisputabIy, an ever
increasing majority finds its enter
tainment thus. The American pub
lie does not take. its recreation seri-
ously-lazily rather; it Graves
amusement of the most highly
charged variety and is not prone to
exert itself to this end. The ac-
cepted method is to lounge in COM
Portable stall before the screen. en-
which are unrolled scenes of violent
melodrama or insipid sentimenta.ity.
1t is not the intent to condemn
wholesale all motion pictures, for
there are outstanding exceptions to
conditions here described. The pub
lie in general, however, does not
crave the educational and clean, but
the harmful and sensational. Natu-
rally, the supply rather more than
meets the demand. And the danger
of it lies in that it is all gained 50
easily. Not an exertion either phys
ical or mental. Day after day there
is poured into the public conscious
ness the vulgar picture or thae with
the most obvious of plots, seldom 4
hint of originality or imagination;
and the spectators come forth only
at once to forget what they have
seen, never with sense of having
acquired through their own effort
something formative. How ever to
restore to these persons the quiet
pleasure of sitting down at home -
you dimly recall the scene, perhaps,
an armchair, a lamp, slippers, fire
and there finding recreation with
in the pages of a good book? It will
be argued that this implies som,
mental contribution on the part of
the reader. It does. And what de-
sired goal can be reached in any
other way? 1t must be granted that
more and more the motion picture
producers are tending to present the
plots of standard books; and, al
though-such films are often most UNI
satisfactory, they do at least recall
the books to the public attention and
sometimes actually bring about re-
reading of the original tales. II only
it may be found possible to combine
reading a story, as it was originally
set down by its author, with seeing
the same story faithfully and taste
fully pictured upon the screen, there
may yet be hope that the coming
generation will not be totally unac-
quainted with the delights of read
mo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
NELSON'S FLAGSHIP

From the Christian Science Monitor.
The japanese officer who included
Nelson's flagship victory among the
three most impressive things he had
seen during stay in England
showed he had broader vision than
many another who has visited far
and wide throughout the world. This
flagship is today awaiting repairs in
dock at Portsmouth to save her for
future generations to admire and
honor. 1t is true that Edwin Arnold
called her "the sea cathedral OF
BRITAIN but in reality she. is some
thing far bigger than any one ma
ion. for she stands before the world
as the symbol of liberty delivering a
people from oppression.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
The Back Slappers

at strikes me as a curious thing" AYERS
Miss Alice Robertson, the Lady From Ok
lahoma," chat when members of the other
sex in the House meet they slap one another
on the back and say, Hello, old man, Pm
glad to see you,' but do not come and slap
me on the back and say, Hello, old woman,
I'm glad to see you.'" 1t isn't curious
of chivalry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
The Peoples Forum
GuMP's FRIENDS AROUSED

To the Editor of The Age Herald
Enclosed is copy of letter received BY
me today, which may be of interest to you.
| am not the party who is drawing this car
toon series, and although the artist who is
guiding Andy through the troubles of po-
litical career has the same first name that |
have, and although we are possessed of the
same uncommon surname Of "Smith. so far
as | know we are not related. On one or two
occasions before this | have been questioned
about Andy, but this is the first time / have
ever been instructed as to how a political
campaign should terminate However, we
are all pulling for Andy, who is 100 per cent
for the people S. P. SMITH.
Birmingham, Ala, Nov. %, 1922.
From the United States at Large
Mr.. Sid Smith, Birmingham, Ala:
This is to notify you that the people
have elected Andy Gump to Congress,
and they are not going to stand for any
crooked work on your part, and you
need not think that he can be counted
out at this late day. In the event you
try to count out man that wore no
mans collar, you will find yourself
with collar on, with chain attached to
it, and it won't be white collar, either.
The public just will not stand for any
thing on your part that will prevent
Andy from taking his office, and we are
watching you from all corners, and
don't you try it. The X. X. X. will not
be in it compared to what the followers
of Andy Gump will do to you. So be-
ware, you crooked politician.
ANDY GUMP'S FOLLOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Stuck in the Mud

From the Tuscaloosa News.
After recent football game in
Iowa City, a thousand automobiles
filled with spectators got stuck in
the mud on the way home. There
most of them stayed all night, in the
rain, with nothing to ea.. Many of
the ears had to be abandoned. The
majority were finally dragged out
in the usual way. 1t was a mourn
full experience, but none that will
probably do lots of good. Reform
ers preach about the value of good
roads without getting far. Getting
up against real mud, Of the bottom
less prairie variety, in such a prac-
tical way, is worth a thousand SER
mons. Every one Of those stra nded
lowans will be hereafter an elrlest
booster for good roads, and willing
to help pay the price to make then
good. Twenty years from now this
incident, with it's possible dupilca-
ton in many another state, may
sound like fairy tale.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

From the Talladega Home.
Devastating forest fires have
done considerable damage on some
OF the mountain slopes of north Ala
bama. Mountains of Talladega
county are the most picturesque in
the state, and are mostly on the
skirts of the county; but that does
not make their forests any the less
inflammable in such weather as has
been prevailing, or warrant night
hunters in leaving fires burning in
the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Solid Reading

"John,' said the humorists wife, "Norah
has broken another expensive plate l wish
you would write something about her in the
paper"
"She'd never see it. Norah doesn't read
anything but the movie column, and that's
edited by deep thinker"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Postal Paternalism

"Any mail for me, today?"
Eyes, Obadiah said the village postmas-
ter. There's letter here for you that I've
been sorter holdin' back for several days. 1t
seems to be from one of them stock-sellin'
concerns. Tenny rate, there's picture of
an oil gusher in the upper left-hand corner of
tn envelope an I haven't decided yet if it's
safe to let you have it."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Action Sooner Here

There seems to be big decrease
in floggings and other fragrant dis
regard of the. law since | was in Bir-
mingham six months ago." said J. B.
Traylor, Baltimore travelling sales
man. Great publicity was given the
crimes in Birmingham by news
papers in other cities, but it is an old
case of throwing of stones by people
who live in glass houses. All the
large cities in the country expert
enced recent crime wave. and Bir-
mingham seems to have brought eff
fective action sooner than most of
Them"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Facing the Camera

From the Mobile Register.
When bevy of maidens is lined
up for a photograph smile of
pleased surprise is seen in every
reountenancess~ When a lineup of
football players is photographed the
grimness with which the young ath-
letes face the world is something
terrifying to behold. In either case,
we suppose, it is the conventional
pose.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
4 COMPLIMENT

From the Louisville CONVERSATIONAL
Truman H. Newberry. who thinks
the democratic party responsible fol
the necessity Of his resignation, ex.
aggerates, but the democrats OF
America should, as one man, thanh
him for the compliment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Robbery Logical

"When | read of the robbery of a
large sum in jewelry | reflect that
it is really remarkable that there arc
not many more such occurrences
than there are" said H. M. Taylor,
city comptroller. "When women be-
deck themselves with thousands of
dollars worth of diamonds and other
precious stones and wear them pub
licly, it seems a miracle to me that
there are not more losses Of that
kind"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Dogs and Men

"There are many inequalities in this life"
observed Mr.. Grumpson. "some dogs wear
diamond-studded collars and others merely
get can tied to their tails. Except that
they have no caudal appendages, men fare
pretty much the same way
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Misdirected Energy

"Your boy was cheer leader at college?"
EYES," said Mr.. Cobbles. 81 saw Henry
performin' once at football game. If he'd
work half as hard around tn old home place
as he did on that occasion we'd soon have
TIL mortgage lifted"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Underwood's Choice
From the Montgomery Journa,

From the Montgomery Journal.
After thinking over the matter,
we are inclined to think Senator Un-
derwood acted wisely in his an
nouncement that he would resign
the minority leadership in the Sem
ate. The Senate promises to be
mussy and fussy, and the senator
likes peace, not war, and he had to
choose between the two. He is 60
ing to be a position where he can
look on, or temporarily disappear
from the noise Of political conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
A Lesson Learned

From the Opelika News.
Gadsden papers report that two
years ago a West Gadsden voting
box, in ward where labor predom-
mated, cast 221 republican votes
because of a desire for change in
national administration. November
that voting box cast only 16 re-
publican votes, presumably because
they did not like the change they
had secured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
The Photographers
Relief for Hughes
chattanooga News.

From the Chattanooga News.
Resignation of Senator Newberry will
doubtless remove a great load of responsible
ity from Secretary Hughes, who has per-
sisted in his efforts to whsewash and con-
fer responsibility on the bedraggled man
from Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Shelby County Reforms

From the Montgomery Times.
Shelby county has grown tired of
following party without standing
in Alabama, and heneeforth is to be
found in the democratic column.
Good for Shelby
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

Isadora Duncan says she loved her poet
husband 10000 years ago the banks of
the Nile. If Isadora has been accommodating
her artistic temperament for 10000 years,
that explains great deal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

From the New Orleans Times-P cayu &
Moths got into the bathing suits Of Chi
cago beauty. Reports do not say how ex-
tensively this resulted in the beautgs embar-
rassment, although tie moths probably
starved to death
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Adrift With the Times


Casualties
II have no wish"
Said Abner Fish,
To trespass on your time"
But as he spoke
He killed a joke
And slew a budding rhyme.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Just Up, as 1t Were

Are those oysters fresh?" asked the
young wife.
"Them oysters fresh NUM-" replied the
veracious dealer. "Why, they amt got the
sleep out of their eyes since they left their
beds"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

From the Augusta Chronicle
"John Bull the London publication, is
seeing things" 1t charges that the Amer.
lean war department is putting newsp per
men in Europe to "spy out military inior-
nation"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

1t was inevitable that some young woman
would kiss Clemenceau, and it was equally
inevitable that she should be on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Alabama Press
Additional Resources
rom the Gadsden journal.

VII tIIt OelUSUVH JUUTNdI.
BY the way, in giving Alabama's
resources, don't forget to mention
her gridiron stars at Auburn and
Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
IMPORTANT coNsu MERs

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A "se ret census reveals 500
boGtleggers In Washington, D. c.
Now for a secret census' of their
customers on tie dry de OF Con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

1t will be hard matter to break up "gun
toting" in Ireland. The habit was acquired
centuries ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

When Lenine admits that communism is
a failure in Russia, there is nothing more
to be said on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

The fascist of Bavaria wear gray shirts
In movements of this kind great deal seems
to depend on shirts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
Scarcely Missed

A saxophonist passed away
1t was dark and dismal day,
But they who CHANGED the news to hear
Forthwith assumed look of cheer
And came no sobs into their throats,
Because he blew such sour notes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24

The Turk went to Lausanne on a higi
horse. He may have to dismount soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-24
THE AGE H E R AID

Entered at the Birmingham Ala. postoffice
second-class matter under act Of Congress, March
6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-18
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

Pressure for[delivery of steel from producing mills to consumers Is un- abated. Local consumers report very good service on part of the Tennessee l company in this respect. but demand keeps ahead of production. | Tennessee company plans carly re- sumption at No. blast furnace in Bessemer on foundry iron for a time to be followed by production of man. ganese iron with the coming from Brazil of the first cargo of the 30.000 to 10000 tonS of ore expected this month.
 l Tennessee company operations re- main at the maximum of steel produc- ! tion and double turn at the finish Ing mills. Car works is putting out about seven new ears and half dozen re- paired ones daily.
 l The outstanding feature of the week coming as 1t did immedi ately on the heels of announcement of building of large merchant bar mill, was the announcement by the Tennessee company of building of a modern steel foundry at Fairfield, to- gether with 500 lockers for employees. and the remodeling of the Ensley foundry to improve facilities for AHhNfh6 iu6OL IHOuldS anu lFOH CdSl- ings.
 These announcements came almost on the anniversary of the beginning of operations at the Chickasaw car shops, which have not missed a turn of wheel since starting June IS last.
 Another important announcement was that of shifting It's district sales offices for iron, pipe, coke and other products from Chattanooga and At lanta to Birmingham, made by tho Iron Products corporation, which con- trols the Central Coal and Iron and the Central Foundry, with blast fur mace, coking plant and pipe shops at Holt. Bessemer and Anniston.
 Dull Week in Iron The week in pig iron witnessed few sales. Lowest done was SIS 50 by one large maker. Two made sales for third and fourth quarters at s2o, X large maker Is out of the market, and when buyer insists on booking, charges $2o. Tn spite of lull In the sales market 1t Is very strong both south and north
 New Pipe Orders
 Cast from pipe, both pressure and sanitary. is in demand to capacity of production, with the largest sanitary maker out of the market temporarily, and all shops on or near full turn. The last idle sanitary shop, that of the Birmingham Pipe and Fittings, was put In operation last week by the Southern Pipe and Foundry company. The United States Cast Iron Pipe has taken 1000 tons for Spring Wells. Mich. and the National Pipe has booked 1.so0 tons for Cedar Rapids. Ia. Pressure base remains at $37 and sanitary at $55.
 Coke to Chicago
 More coal to relieve stress caused by the strike Is being ordered of Alabama mines every week. A Blr- mingham iron man just back from Chicago reports 50.0o0 tons of coal booked in Alabama for that point on tho new freight rate of s4. A large coke interest placed coke in Chicago last weer. The freight rate Is s4.TT. Price of coal at Alabama mines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-18
WEEK IlIl D IE3 ' ;( D lIe132S57
Dixie Chemical Co. Finds Necessary to
 Add to Sales Force

''we shall put on another travel ing salesman first of the month" said the manager of the Dixie Chem teal Products company. 1927 First avenue. Business Is good and growing. We cover the entire south with our sales force and do busi- ness direct with the trade. We man ufacture strictly and do not job our products"
 With special reference to "Veri- Best liquid soap, one of the factorys s leading products. the manager said: we make our liquid soap of the purest cocoanut oil. Use of liquid soap is not only an economy but 1t Is also sanitary. and is becoming more and more popular.
 The last legislature. you know. realizing the danger in bar soap used by ali corners, adopted law com polling operators of hotels and oth- CT public places either to furnish a separate cake of soap for each guest or to place receptacles for li quid soap. Use of liquid soap Is not only cleanly, but 1t counts heavily against skin diseases. because the soap coming from a closed receptacle has not come in contact with any other person or substance before be- ing used.
 All the products sold by the firm are manufactured here in Birming- ham with Birmingham labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-18
BeSsen1er Stack NO. 4
 To Go in Blast Soon;
 Iron Is Sold at .$2O
Two More Large Pipe Bookings Made by Birmingham Shops-Both Coal and Coke Sold in Chicago.
 Steel Products to Argentine

! seems to hang around $2, Pratt seam base, which is considerably under recent Hoover scale.
 Peru has ordered additional ton mage sof coke for copper smelters.
 Structural steel operators report very good business. Ingalls, Iron works has about all 1t can handle in buildings, especially with several bridges scattered over the south. Il is completing tonnage for the Dio- cesan seminary at New Orleans and secured the negro Masonic temple in Birmingham, Virginia Bridge and Iron is doing considerable improve ment at It's recently acquired plant
 l:xports via Mobile
 Movement ot Birmingham steel and Iron products from Mobile last week include tho following: Steamer Or leans for Pacific coast with 4,400 tons of cast iron pipe, pig Iron and steel products; steamer Labette for Buenos Ayres with 12,000 pounds of galvanized wire, 76,o00 pounds of steel sheets, 52,0o0 pounds of steel hoops. 200, 900 pounds of relay steel rails. 5000 pounds of angle bars and 233,0 pounds of fence wire.
 Scrap for China
 Steamer Rigi left for Shanghai with complete cargo of steel scrar from dismantled yards of Mobile Shipbuilding company.
 Feature of shipping at Mobile last week was arrival of first cargo of flour from Portland, Ore, through the canal for the distribution plan. of the Dixie-Portland Flour com pany, which will distribute to Geo-- gia. Florida, Alabama and Missis- sippi.
 Southern Prosperity
 Report of Alabama Power company is that earnings have greatly in- creased owing to complete occupa ticn of all It's available power, both steam and hydroelectric. It also re- ports booking of capacity of the new Mitchell dam plant to be com pleted carly next year. This shows a high rate of manufacturing now going on in Alabama and bright development prospect.
 Southern Railway has earned double its preferred dividend re- uurements and Southeastern Elk press, which operates on it's lines, has declared 31k per cent semi annual dividend. This reflects the better conditions in the south.
 Idle Cnrs Decrease
 Idlo cars in good order decreased from 47o.oo0 January l. to S05,00o May q.
 A lot of freight Is bling up to be moved July 1 when reduced rates go in effect. This is accepted as hay Ing much to do with present small huying of pig iron.
 Cotton Data Good
 Cotvon continues to make an ex- cellent shcwiI E on statistical posi- tien and price seems gradually marching on and upward. It reached zc s5c June 10. compared with 1s.9oc May IS, this year, ard 12.50c Juue U. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-18
KC WAFFLE HOUSE WILL EXPAND TO
 CARE FOR TRADE

They would not keep coming if they did not like the manner in which we prepare food and serve it." said P. D. Chakos, manager of the K c Waffle House, 2104 Fifth ave- nue. "We have been in business now six months and 1t has grown steadi- ly. In fact, we already feel the ne- cessity of expanding in order to properly care for our trade and plan taking in the vacant quarters ad- joining the present place and fitting the entire establishment up as a modern cafe for gentlemen and la dies.
 T have been connected with tho Lontos cafe interests for 15 years. When Lontos first came hsre he opened at 11S Twentieth street, north, and did then what we have done at the K Waffle house. reduced prices without reducing neatness and efficiency of service.
 We do about as good business at nights as in the day time. Many theatre parties come to our place after the show. We have been par ticularly gratified by the manner in which the ladies and gentlemen once patronizing us come again and again.