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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MORE DUCKS
Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 Cumulative evidence of the effective work ing of the federal bird-protective law is given in~reports to the American Game Protective Association in the matter of the wood duck. This useful bird, threatened with extermination snd nearly exterminated, seems to have "come back" because of the aid and comfort given him by statute. The gist of the reports is that 'the past two three years have shown a wonderful increase in wood duck and they are more plentiful in many places than ever before in the memory of inhabitants"
 The same benefcent influence is operating in favor of many other forms of bird life. Numerous species of birds, high in economic worth, are increasing. There is sentiment and wealth in this. The value of birds in keeping down the plaques of weeds and insects has been proved and the intelligent farmer has come to know that many of his good friends are girds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
BABSON SAYS PROSPERITY MUST BE DESERVED

Roger W. Babson, the eminent statistician, has promised his aid to the International Xii wans organization in it's "On the Way to Better Business slogan. MT. Babson senses the con- structive element in this slogan, which does not declare prosperity is here, but rather suggests the team work which will bring it back.
 MT. Babson takes the sound position that pros perity will not come until it is deserved. In a way, atonement for the period of extravaganza produced by super prosperity must first be worked out.
 In informing the Kawanis organization of his sympathy with It's slogan, Mir. Babson ex- pressed profound truth in this sentence:
 "In seeking the way for better business, let us all remember periods eof depression are caused by the extravaganza, inefficiency and dishonesty that develop in the latter half of every period of prosperity, and that prosperity is caused by the thrift, efficiency and honesty developed during the latter half of every period vof depression
 There is doubt that the war prosperity created loose way of doing business and a loose way of thinking. From bottom to top 1t was the same. Men were paid more than their services were worth and goods sold for more than they were worth. There was too much prosperity.
 The way to better business is to resume the normal way of thinking. Delay in recovery has been caused largely by unwillingness to take the medicine all had to take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MEMORIAL TO STEPHEN FOSTER

From the Philadelphia Record.
 The city of Pittsburg has received the bronze tablet which it is to present to the people of Kentucky in honor of Stephen c. Foster, the song writer. The design was se- lected by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The tablet will be placed in the old home of Judge Rowan at Federal Hill, near Bardstown, Ky, where Foster wrote the words and music of My Old Kentucky Home" in 1858. The bronze bears bas relief of Eos ters bust with the legend, "In memory of Stephen c. Foster, born in Pittsburg, Pa, July 4, 1926, who, on a visit to Kentucky in 1858, wrote, in this house, the immortal song, My Old Kentucky Home.' Presented by the city of Pittsburg, Pa., 1922"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
LIKES CUNNINGHAM LETrER

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Through the columns of your great paper wish to congratulate c. Cunningham of Pell City, Route 2, on his article in today's paper, entitled Supervised Dancing" From bis R. F. D. number take him to be farmer. If he is, it is a great blessing to have men of his cali Der on the farm; but it would be a greater blessing to have him move to our city and push pencil as an editorial writer.
 This article is gem, and says about all there is to say on this question, and should be copied by every prominent newspaper in our state Yours very truly, W. A. ENGLAND. Birmingham, 171S Fourth avenue, February
 8, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
IMMORTALITY

F. F. V., in the New York Tribune.
 When have passed that portal high and dim, And see with dazzled, unbelieving eyes The gem-incrusted streets of Paradise
 In coruscating, broken rainbows swim, shall not ask place with those whose hymn Before the Throne Eternal never dies; Nor yearn for wings to scale the sapphire skies And frolic with the wheeling cherubin. But shall make this single eager plea: Let me hear naples that the dawn winds thrill, And in the evening grant that may see Dark pines before sky of daffodill;
 These, and little farmhouse on hill, And you to share its quiet rooms with me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
BOB SMITHS DEATH FELT

Jefferson county today mourns the loss of one of its best officers in the death of R. E. Smith, and the entire deputy force gives up one of their best friends" said John S. Harris, chief warden at the county jail.
 q have known Bob Smith for years. I have found him to be one of the few men who were always agreeable and ready for duty. He was one of the cleanest officers in Jefferson county and was ready at all times for service and duty, and it may be said of him that at all times he exercised the humane in the handling of men in custody. Some of his best friends, doubtless, were men that he had occasion to han dle as an officer.
 'His moral habits were unsurpassed. He was kind to everybody with whom he came in con- tact and was never heard to speak of others ex- cept in kindly way, disregarding any fault that might lead to gossip or criticism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
ADR1Fyr WITH THE TIMES
sARToRIAL ECLIPSE

When lords and ladies lived and loved
 Three hundred years ago, And through their stately castles moved.
 It was a pretty show. The men were gorgeous to behold
 In raiment bright and gay; And far outshone, if truth be told,
 The women of that day. But now transformation's come,
 The styles have changed, alack; All men appear like walters glum
 Attired in sober black 0, what would be the dandy's fate
 Who dared to strike a pose And for the public plaudits wait
 In frills and furbelows?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
ONE MOVIE STAR WHO "PAID THE PRICE"

A former "idol of the screen" who is now not to censure all motion picture actors and actresses because few have made themselves notorious. That is true enough. There are good people in the movies just as there are on the stage, and as long as they conduct them selves with some regard for public decency they will not be criticised.
 Unfortunately, the defense made by this aetor would como with better grace from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10

Peggy Joyce has gone to France to write novel based on her matrimonial experiences with millionaires. She may acquire another one before the book is completed, who can be ham, dled just as we'll in footnote.
 x If Secretary eWeks will just put his ear to the ground he'll discover that the people who are backing Henry Ford are not afraid that ne won't be able to make cheap fertilizer at Muscle Shoals
 Mir. Weeks says he's thinking of posterity in connection with the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals. Other eminent republicans are not looking any farther ahead than election day.
 < Stars of the wrestling trust" may be asking themselves how much longer Impresario Curley is going to let the venerable Pole hold the mat championship.
 Murderers we have in jail, counterfeiters train robbers, fooptads and bgamists but most of the profteers are just now at the winter resorts.
 Just what does MT. Hoover mean by right eous earnings" for the railroads. Iris pretty phrase. but should be elucidated.
 * x Brisk Kidnapping Is deported in Ireland but we are still optimistic enough to believe that civil war will be averted.
 < < When "frail little woman is accused of shooting "big, hullSing brute," her case in court is good as won. .
 x < It looks as if prohibition had come to stay Americans are getting corns on their hips from carrying pocket flasks
 x < < The singer who dyed her cat to make it match her furniture could have obtained another cat with far less trouble.
 x Police officials Investigating the Hollywood murder say they have come to 'blank wall" A movie wall?
 "Why did you call it the Pacific ocean?" 'sI was looking ahead to the arms conference" re- piled Balboa.
 If Lenine really possesses sense of humor, he'll find it great help to him at Genoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
FEDERAL BUILDING FOR LIBRARY

"The agitation for making use of the old post office building a public library strikes me as being a movement in the right direction,T said Prof. John T. Taylor, head of the English department at Ensley High school.
 "The present location of the library pro- vides neither the space nor the facilities that are needed for public library of city the size of Birmingham. Not only would the post office building be more convenient, but the increase in space would add greatly to the eff ficiency with which the library could be oper- ated. As it is there is adequate room for neither the stacks nor for the readers. An other feature would be the accessibility of the library under the change. This in itself would tend to encourage reading among the people of the city. Birmingham needs an up-to-date public library and here lies its opportunity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
IRWIN coBB's STORIES

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:|
 Kindly permit me to suggest that instead of printing each day one of Irwin S. Cobb's "Fa- vorte Stories" on the front page,. you ''save 'em,' somewhat in the same fashion that the 'wimmin' folks collect trading stamps, and print the entire collection on one or more sup plemental pages. Let The Age-Heralds readers have all the punishment at one time and be done with it. Yours very truly,
 JOHN H. WEST. Birmingham, February T. 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
VIRTUES REWARD

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 waitress, who refused to be tipped and sent back $100 bill to an old man who mailed it to her, now gets from him 0,00o. and deed to 1000 acres of wild land, and will work no more in Chicago restaurant. The giver is going back to the British Islands to live. He says the girl showed herself the best American he ever saw, and the judgment of foreigners is often the judgment of posterity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
LOOKING AHEAD

"We hear much about the joys of parent hood"
 "They exist largely in the imagination" said MT. Dubwait.
 tsYes?''
 'The father of boy only six weeks old can see him racing toward the ten-yard line with the pigskin under his arm while 60,O00 maniacs roar for touchdown" PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
DANGEROUS TO APPROACH

Where is MT. Gadspur?" asked neighbor.
 He's out in the garage doing something to the car' said Mrs. Gadspur.
 "Pll step around and speak to him."
 "Would you mind telling me how he receives you?"
 Certainly not but why?' "Pye been trying for half an hour to muster up enough courage to tell him he's wanted at the office.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
BORE UP cHEERFULLY

You'll have to admit that you were quite willing to marry me-"
 But you'll have to acknowledge that you had some brisk competition
 T don't know about that. The competition couldn't have been as lively as you pretend it was. Your rejected suitor sacted as ushers at our wedding and they all stayed sober9'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We noted with interest the article in your paper the other day with reference to Gordon Erickson having intentions of broadcasting by wireless telephone the Sunday musical concerts being rendered under his direction.
 This article was of particular interest to us inasmuch as the music he stated having heard every night from the distant cities was on re- ceiving equipment built right here in Birming- ham, and in fact in our own plant
 We are writing you at this time as we under stand that good many people, having been interested in the matter pertaining to your ar ticle, are making inquiries as to where the proper equipment could be purchased for the reception of these concerts, and we are very glad to advise that all necessary equipment can be had from us at nominal cost.
 ALABAMA RADIO CO,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
LIGHT PUNISHMENT

According to this newspaper, father was ehaled to court for punching the nose of his daughter who insisted on being flapper."
 "How much was he fned?"
 Five dollars and costs.''
 "At any rate, we know where the judge stands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
A MERE MUSIC LovER

"Do you enjoy grand opera?"
 "Yes," said MT. Grumpson, strange as it may seem.'
 "Why stranger"
 ''rm neither rich enough nor noisy enough to be chroncled by the newspapers as among those present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
DEFICIT IN AMENDMENT CAMPAIGN

When was in Montgomery last Sunday. where I spent the day, saw J. F. Cramton, president of the Alabama State Highway asso- citation, and had long talk with him. said Charles c. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club and chaiAnan of the finance committee for the recent bond amendment.
 Among other things he told me that he was $4,000 in the hole on account of expenditures made during the campaign, which to all appear ances was done quite judciously, thoroughly evi- denced by the splendid vote obtained through out the state. It was very surprising that Jef- ferson county contributed very little toward this fund, although many promises were made and to assist Mir. Cramton to overcome this def ciency in funds, MT. Davis requests that all of those who intend making a contribution do SC immediately to him at the Tutwier hotel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
SENSIBLE ARTICLE ON DANCING

"The article which appeared in Wednesdays Age-Herald, entitled, Supervised Dancing written by c. Cunningham, Pell City, de- serves place in the home and the office of every man and woman in this city, said Mrs. Joseph P. Walker.
 ''Is is the sanest and the most sensible ar ticle on the subject which has been written and the only one have read which was not broad and insinuating. This article contains real, genuine common sense on the subject, and religious meaning which is appealing and sen. sible. l think it should be framed and placed upon the wall of all the calamity howlers who are writing stories about dancing many ot which are really disgusting. This article con tains rational view of the question and should be read by everybody"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10

Of course, Viereck knew the Lustania was going to be sunk. So did Bernstorff and lot of others.
 * The abolition of armies would bring the United States of Europe" several centuries nearer.
 < The only way Borah would look natural on the bench would be standing on his head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MISTAKE IN SIGNALS

"What horrible discordg'
 "It's the directors fault"
 How so?"
 "He whipped out his handkerchief to mop his, brow and the new trombone player thought it was a signal to extend himself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
THE OTHER ONE

A word with just four letters spelled Brings sorrow and regret;
 You think it's lowe, but
 It's d-e-b-t-debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
A MORNING PRAYER

If my life grows dark, o Lord, let me seek my rest in thee, knowing that the fairest flowers often grow in the deep of the forest gloom. Amen.-M. 8. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
ELECTRICITY PAYS ENORMOUS
 BILL FOR FUEL

There is an enormous consumption of fuel in the production of electricity which can and will be done away with when the water powers of the country are more fully developed De- velopment of hydroelectricity has been slow. There is still nearly twice as much power pro- duced by coal, oil and gas as my water.
 Of the total production of electricity in the United States last year, 25,0OO, O,0oO, ,ooo kilo- watt hours were produced by fuel and 14,s25,- 900 hours by water. In December the produc- tion by fuel was twice that produced by water power.
 For the 2,493, 100000 kilowatt hours pro. duced by fuel in December there were used g.. sss,0oo tons of coal, 1,1sS,OOO barrels of fuel oil and 1,974,0oo cubic feet of natural gas This Is an enormous consumption of products that might we'll be applied to other uses if there were water power to take their place.
 From such data the country may arrive at some appreciation of what development of water power means in the scheme of the national wei. fare. The water, once harnessed, pours contin- uously through turbines at no cost other than the upkeep of machinery. It is an endless sup ply of raw material that replenishes itself auto matically.
 It Is not to be wondered at that following creation of the water power board and open ing the way to the use of the hydroelectrc energy of the country's water courses, their de- velopment is being planned and carried on in much larger way than ever before in the country's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
Beauty. wit,

High birth, vigOur of bone, desert in service, Love, friendship, charity are subjects all To envious and calumniating time.
 -TrOilus and Cressida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
ALABAMA RADIO CO,
By S. l.. Marb

Birmingham, February 8, 1922. 22o1 Tenth avenue, north. Phone Main 2994.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
RADIO EQUIPMENT MADE HERE

3locton, February 8, 1922.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23
SULLIVAN TRIAL AT
HEREFORD NEXT WEEK
Cashier of the DefunCt Farmers
Bank & Trust Co. of Hert-
ford to Face Jury

II. c. Sullivan. former cashier OF
the Farmers banking II Trust Co..
of Hcrtford. will 80 on trial at Il Spe-
cial term of the Superior Court to
be held in Hcrtford. Monday, June
2G. The Farmers Banking ~ Trust
Co, v;a& closed last winter by order
ef the State Bank Examiner when
it was found that a shortage of more
than 100000 eXxiStcd. The shortage
was charged to the cashier. Sullivan
What became of the money Is still
an unsolvcd mystery and StogEholu-
crs of the dcfunct bank are hoping
that the trial next week will b:lng
ont some hint of where their money
went. tho they have little hope OF
ever recovering SO much as dollar
of it.
Hon. W. VI. Bond is the judge who
will preside at the special term OF
court. Attorneys for the defendant
arc McckinS & McAlnllan and Ayd-
lett & Simpson of Elizabeth City.
Tho trial of Cashier Sullivan was to
have been at the regular March term
of Superior Court in PcrqulmanS'
but was postponed until the last
week in June on account OF the PN-
ppctpd illness of the defendant
wife.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23
BIG WAREHOUSE,
NOW UNDER WAY
Local Grocer Building Big Brick
Structure on Water Street

\ new warehouse reaching from
Water Street 10 paSQuutauk River.
Of brick construction. three stories
high. with approximately 10000 feet
rf fanr space is being constructed
fo, W. J, Woodlcy X Co.. local
wholesale grorcr&.
The new warehouse costing around
&fH. 600 will have a frontdg" of $50
feet on PaSquotamk River and Wat
or Street. and will be $50 feet deep.
\ railroad siding will run thru the
building. making il one of the most
desirable warehouses i'm the city,
with both water and railroad term
mails in the building.
Part of this building will be two
stories in hcighth. and will 5c o.
curird by the Globe Fish Co.. which
is now occupying stand on the site
of the new building. The Globe Fish
Co. will have better and larger quar-
tor&. and as usual will be next TO
the plant of the Crystal lee Il Coal
Go. with all cold storage facilities.
The new building is connected with
the warehouse now being used 10y
the firm, and when complete will give
frontage in three directions.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23
HAS SAILED OVER
A MILLION MILES
IN IS Years Between Elizabeth CRY
Nags Head and Manteo.

Martin Johnson. widely known
v,oamboat man and Master of tn"
.Trcnton" plying between Elizabeth
Citv. Nags Head and Mantco. holds
rho record for distance covered on
any particular route in the section
Can't Johnson has sailed over l.
oOO 900 miles on his route which II"
has followed every day. continuous
II and succcs&ivcly for the past 80
wears six days Il week, - weeks Il
year. =,
Can't. Johnson sails about - miles
. dov. 80 miles Il week, 2S.6oO miles
= wear. 1.OO1. 900 miles in 30 years
The total round trip mileage be
tween Elizabeth City and Mantco VIA
Nays Head is about ~ miles. but an
allowance of several miles is mad"
70 cover occasional absences on bus
mess and pleasure.
This is an instance of staying Ill
home and travelling Il lot. But VIII"
wants TO stick on a job 81 years to
travel a million miles? 1t is proof
that man is Interested in what ne
is doing.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23
TABERNACLE MEETINGS
BEGIN SUNDAY, JULY 2
reor-GIovor EVangGlists to Conauct
Campaign at Poplar Branch
This Time

The Grccr-GlOver EvanSeESalc
Party will conduct an evangcIStlc
campaign in the Tabernacle ut Pop
lar Branch. beginning Sunday, July
>. mt II o'clock Il. m. These evan
gcliStS are represented as highly cX-
prrirnccd and an entertaining and
helpful series of meetings are cX-
ncctcd of them. There will be ser
vices twice daily. The day series
will deal with Christian living. The
night series will deal with Mans
Present and Future State"
The big tabernacle at Poplar
Branch was promoted and erected
by the Methodists of Currituck
County. A spacious building locat-
cd on an cight-acre plot on a bluff
overlooking Currituck Sound. will
easily accommodate 100 to 2,OOO
persons. The tabernacle was com
plcted last summer and thousands
attended the first meetings held
there. The meetings are undcnom-
national and are participated in by
the Christian people of the section
generally.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23
HAIL CURRITUCK
AND CAMDEN TOO
They Feed Themselves, While
Pasquotank Squanders a
Fortune

Only three Of the one hun
dred counties in North Caro-
lima are self feeding and two
'of thcm-Camdcn and Curri-
tuck-are in the Elizabeth
CITY trade territory. The 9th
er is Allegheny county. Currl-
tuck leads the state as 4 self
feeder. producing a surplus OF
S2QS.S49 in important iced
crops in 1920. Camden pro-
duccd a surplus OF S|z,Z59.
But Pasquotank sent out OF
the county and out OF the
state Sl.15l.SOS for bread and
meat more than she raised at
home.
Instead Of keeping Sl.l3l.SOS at
home by raising bread and meat. W"
raised cotton. shipped the cotton ana
spcnt our cotton money for more
broad and meat. And the bread ard
meat we raid $1.1%1.S0S for could
have been produced ut HON" Tor
probably onr-third what it cost Us
after We paid the railroads. the JOB
hcrS. the wholesalers. the mlII'rS
and the packers. BrrauS" there Is
LOT of added cost and profit on rv-
cry Mound Of bread and meat we
buy away from home.
And the figures given are for I'M
portant feed StuffS and does not IN
rludc the money we spent for eN-
tra<, dainticS and luXurlcS-th"
thousand and one things that come
in cans. bottles and fancy cartons
and line the shelves of our grocery
stores.
Here are the drf.'itS of other
Northeastern North Carolina couh-
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-06-23

Commenting upon the facts th'
University News Letter says:
In fifty years the people OF North
Carolina have been able to accumu-
late 40 million dollars in bnnk-a"-
count savings in banks of all SORTS
STATE and national.
In Il single ycar-the year l92U-
we sent 80 'million dollars out OF
the state in cold cash for bread and
butter. hog and hominy, hay and for
age that we could have produced at
home.
The bills for imported food and
feed supplies range from five thouS-
and dollars in Northampton 10 more
than nine million dollars each III
Guilford, Forsyth. and Mecklenburg
Only three counties are Selffred-
ins-Camdcn, Allegheny. and Currl'
tuck. If these three counties hao
roads. schools. and banking facilities
adequate TO their needs. and swift
easy transportation to the market
centers, they would quickly be the