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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
WRITING DIALECT

From the New York Sun.
 The story in dialect form can be a great contribution to literature; but also it can be-, and so it has generally proved, sermon in bad taste, padded to inartistic fullness by an amost unintelligible tumble of purposeful misspellings and bad grammar.
 To read some "gullah stories one must not only learn new language, but practice it faithfully before arriving at the skill needed to appreciate the meaning. The commonest, most familiar words are distorted into fantas- tic variations ir the order of phonetic spelling. Apostrophes play about every letter; and often the authors zeal in transposing unneces- sary details of doubtful pronunciation leads him to end~a all doubt by translating himself in parentheses or explaining all in the bluntest weapon of authorship, the footnote.y
 The true value of dialect lies in it's idiom. Reproduce that and one writes in the orig inal spirit of dialect. The kind of semi-scien- tific, dull headed copying of queer speech which we see in many sad jokes and darky stories may simulate the photograph as an accurate record, but it cannot approach straight forward, accustomed speech as medium for telling tale, creating mood for accomplish ing any of the legitimate (and unbounded) purposes of literature.
 The printed word cannot hope to reproduce subtle twangs or gratings in countryman's IS voice; it describes them instead, and in the hands of an expert it can mount higher than mere fact. Genuine dialect is essentially po- etic. It is unfortunate that so many of those who attempt writing it smother the poetry under a mechanical recipe-meanngless omis- sions, clumsy paraphrases and other weak tricks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
LETTERS TO EDITOR
COMPLY STRICTLY WITH LAW

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 the peoples choice for Congress, is fortunate indeed in having many admirers and sup porters in our city. We are interested in each and every move that might in any way further his chances, favorably, for the cleo tion to the high office to which he aspires. Therefore, have been requested by the many friends of our favorite for Congress, to write you asking that you send us any buttons pos ters or other literature that you may have in this line, that we may in our small way, con- tribute something to this great cause.
 Being friend of our hero, Andrew Gump I would suggest that, in accordance with the law, as required by the corrupt practice act, you have the campaign manager see to It that each and every advertisement have noted, at the bottom of same, that it is paid poli- tical advertisement, authorized by the Andrew Gump campaign committee. I do not wish to see our candidate sweep the country and then be thrown out by reason of some tech ncality.
 Hoping to receive an early reply, that we no mans collar, and who can truthfully say that he stands in the sunlight of public opin- ion unafraid, am, yours truly,
 HUDSON c. LOCKE.
 Gadsden, November 3, 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
THE SLUMP IN MOVIES

From Golfers Weekly.
 Admission taxes collected by the govern ment from motion picture houses during the year ending June 30, 1922, totaled $73,375,- 9S7 For the preceding year ss9,730,s32. A falling off of more than $16,ooo,O0O.
 This means that the American public paid something like $100,OOO,o00 less to see mo- tion pictures this last year than the year be- fore
 Accompanying figures make these bite home. While the motion picture admission taxes dropped more than $16,o0O,O0o theatre and circus taxes increased $146, ,795-from $1, ,7O3,- 2So for the year ending June 30, 1921, to $1,850,075 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
BELOW PAR

"My friend,' said the pompous person, "do you realize the power of the ballot?'
 Mot a-tallp replied the disgusted citizen. "There wuz time, back in tn good old days, when my vote wuz wuth $2 of any mans money. Now, consound these here reformers, it ain't even wuth swig o cawn licker.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
STRICTLY NEUTRAL

I mourn with lad when the dog catcher takes His favorite pup to the pourss; I know very well how his little heart aches,
 For that kind of grief is profound. Of course every law must be strictly obeyed In this land of the brave and the free, But when the dog catcher is plying his trade He gets no assistance from me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
EXPLAINED

Say, that land you sold me, sight unseen, was nothing but swampp said the irate caller.
 AIsn't your name Blithersby?" asked the alert dealer.
 'No. It's Twobble."
 That's probably how 1t happened. I had client named Blithersby who wanted some land suitable for duck hunting and got the orders mixed. Sorry, sir You might see MT. Blthersby"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
SPREADING THE NEWS

q hope you won't object to my guests knowing that I paid you $1,O00 to entertain them this evening"" remarked Mrs Gawkef.
 Not at all, ma'am," replied the tenor, in sarcastical tones. "Would you like for me to pin the check on my coat lapel just before I sing?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
GREENsBoRo FoR GUMP

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We of the black belt have had no occasion for stuffing the ballot box in several years But don't believe we have lost our cunning, and if you will send us a box we will fill it full of votes for Andy Gump. Yours truly,
 GEO. H. TAYLOR. Greensboro, November 3, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
CONVENTION IN APRIL

"The executive committee of the Alabama Sunday School association has been busy for the past few days arranging for the conven- tion here in April" said T. V. Elzey, general secretary of the association. ''We are not yet prepared to announce definite program, but we are working on it, and hope to announce it soon We hope to fill the First Methodist church on the occasion of the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
A SCENE FROM THE PAST

"As came to the court house yesterday afternoon I saw a scene which impressed me much" said Luther Patrick, local attorney. "It was a real picture of the spirit and GUS toms of the older folk during the Civil war. An old woman, whose face at time l inn agine was beautiful, and with indications of refinement and good breeding, sitting on the curbing just in back of the Traders National bank. She was peacefully smoking cob pipe, blowing the smcke in the air. quite oblivious of the world about her. At times the heavy traffic ir the street would attract her, but not for any length of time, as she seemed most interested in her pipe have read a number of wonderful stories which related incidents of the old women of the south who, before the war, smoked pipes. It must have seemed queer then, for it seemed so queer to me yesterday. Her pipe must have been good companion, she apparently was enjoying it to the greatest extent.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
BAMBOO CELERY

"One of the oldest sorts of food ever ate was the young shoot of the bamboo, which is eaten by the Japanese somewhat as we eat celery" said Robert Jemison, ST.
 "At dinner in Tokyo several years ago this food was served, and I was interested in learning that it is regularly used by that race as a salad and as a cooked food. This same plant grows to such size that it is finally used for building, and for water mains.
 .It grows to diameter of five or six inches, and is extremely hard and durable. That the young shoots should be eaten as a tender food and the grown tree used for all sorts of construction work is itself unusual"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SPARED HIMSELF

How did you manage to live 100 years?"
 1t wasn't much trouble, son." replied the centenarian. T just made up my mind that I never would read none of them patent medi- cine advertisements an consequently Iwasn't skeered into an early grave,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
PAUL COOK.

or better a governor of Alabama as any man elected to that office
 MT. Ellis friends over the state, and they are legion, know that even if Mr. Eifis lay dying the affairs of the people of Alaoasa would be faithfully taken of, regardle The Ellises are that kind of people, and kEs / duty quite as well, if not better, than some other folk
 This is mere public expression of my con fidence and trust in MT. Ellis and his daugh- ters Very sincerely,
 BROOKS LAWRENCE. Birmingham. November 3, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
A MORNING PRAYER

Hear me, O Lord, and consider my deep desires. Those longings which too deep for words, those yearnings for a nobler life have come from thee. Fulfill them, Lord, and in thy fulfilling teach me to pray more truly. Amen.-M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
KNOWS TOO MUCH

How is Mir. Grabcoins business career?" 'In what particular"
 "Would it bear a close inspection?"
 q don't know about that, but I dare say MT. Grabcoin's lawyer is about the last man in the world he'd want to write his biography"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
THE coNsTABLE SPEAKS

Follow that man. He's got something in his hip pocket
 "A gun or a bottle of moonshine?"
 "It don't make no difference Either ones agin tn law an either one's deadly weepon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
THE RUBICON By William Winter.
 

One other bitter drop to drink,
 And then--no more. One little pause upon the brink,
 And then-go o'er. One sigh--and then the lib'rant morn Of perfect day, When my free spirit, newly born,
 Will soar away!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
INFORMATION NAMED

Oh, what did become of the Clarence league? Does anyone chance to know? really was strong for the Clarence league And I hope that it didn't blow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05

it's purposes. The Birmingham chamber is large and rich enough to finance the project and it stands to~reason that there will be no difficulty on that score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05
THE WIFE WHO LAUGHS

"Does a woman run any risk when she mar ries man without a sense of humor?"
 q couldn't say as to that" replied Mir Gadspur, ''but the man who marries a woman with a sense of humor runs some risks. His chances to put over a likely yarn about 8 o'clock in the morning are reduced about 50 per cent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-05

Signs of nobleness, like stars, shall shine On all observers.
 Macbeth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

as Il exsmpltfes the spirit Of service
which the Scoutmasters have.
II have just returned from my
weekly scout meeting and one Of
my new boys walked homeward with
ne. This boy related an incident.
perhaps minor. but Il touched a re
sponsive chord in my mind. The
facts arc. THIS boy goes to a school
where some Of my other scout go,
he visited troop meetings once or
twice and his interest was aroused.
When he became old enough
which was just recently he asked
his father Il lie could not be 2 scout,
his father tofd him TO attend again
aud Sec If he still liked It and want
ed to Join. The boy did so II his
parent told him he would pay hia
initiation fee and buy his uniform
providing. he would pass all tests
and not miss any Of the scout meet
fngs.
This thought ran through my
mind. IL there Is one father In all
my troop fathers that thinks in this
practical way for his boy and the
scout organization, I am going to do
all Ii my power to make my troop
good for his boy 4 belong to.
This IS only one OF many straw
that blow across the path but,
somehow. It made me feel an in
ward pleasure. more ambitious and
finally glad that I have a troop Of
scouts"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23
ANOTHER INSTANCE

An incident occurred only Saturday
which shows that even yet. in spite of re-
peated statements to the effect that there is
no connection between the Edward c. Minas
Co., and The Minas Furniture Co.. there
are people in the Calumet region who be-
lieve they are one and the same firm.
a lady who has been a customer of the
Edward c.. Minas Co.. for years approached
MI. Minas as he was passing through one of
the departments.
In the course of their conversation she
spoke of purchasing an article the other
day from your new furniture department
across the street"
Mr.. Minas informed her that he nor any
other member of the Minas family were con
nectcd with the Minas Furniture company.
She then said, Then why should they
use the Minas name"7
That's the question, whyl
To say she was surprised is putting it
mildly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23
AN APPEAL FOR
4 WORTHY CAUSE
E1itor Times. Hammond. IND,

EEitor Times, Hammond. Indi
Dear SIR: WIN you kindly pub
iish ths following letter u thus
halo Us to raise money Il pay for
our new church edincss We will
appreciate very muOh any Kindness
That you Will show to US IN this
natter.
The Church e6 the NAzAxsnA about
welvs years ago was . small mis-
non downtown. composed OF merely
, handful Of good people; since that
zne We have organised into a
shurch and moved TO Calumet and
Michigan venues where we have
labored for the past ten years 20 the
lest OF our ability to do the will OF
Sod. and make our world. country,
0wn. n vicinity a better place for
he people 70 live. During this time
we had a little cottage church In
which to worship until last spring
Hhen We had grown too large for
yur present quarters and were prac-
nca1Iy compelled to build q larger
ldi1lce IN order 20 Accommodate
nose who wiahed 70 attend or Sand
heir children hero to worship After
Erecking our old building va were
bornpelled 20 build regardless or con
etlons. Building materials have
tHsed IN price several times since
PC began and BY the time we were
leady for the brick layers ard stone
h&sons IN was necessary for US to
pay $3.50 per hour in order to get
shem at all. We have done our best
20 practices economy from the be-
ginning by doing our own contract
ng. buying as much as possible at
Tholesaie prices. getting donated
materials and labor and two OF the
brethren have worked all summer
FOR SIS per week in order 70 make
The project succeed We had a small
parsonage which we sold and put
he proceeds into the new building.
We have been paying our money in
10 tho building fund for almost two
pears 81 order to do what we he
heved was necessary and pleasing
b the people and to God. and yet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

ornithologist: w. Crowder. OF the
Australian land office: Murray Aun-
ger. expert pilot: Donald McCallum
and CyrH Aunger made the trip.
Camel trains went on ahead Of
the expedition with large quantities
OF gasoline. oil and supplies.
Previously no automobiles had
crossed Australia under their own
power. The three Dorts came back
into Adelaide In excellent condition
ard demonstrated their fitness BY a
hnl-climhign test for government
officials and newspaper men.
The illustration above indicates
III eroute taken by ten expedition
TIE key 70 She photographs follows.
No. The departure from Ade-
laide.
No. IA giant Australian anthill
encountered on the trip. Thomas
McCaIlum and his brother Donald
~alnngade (
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

no. 3-One OF the roadless seas OF
sand the cars had 70 cross.
80. Newcastle waters. crossed
by the three Dots 1t was food
season. a native swan the stream
with a pulley and a rope. attached
the pulley to a tree on the opposite
shore, ran the rope through the pull
ley and swan back. The tends Of
the rope were then attached to two
az tho Dorts. and the first car was
hauled through the stream pulley
wise IN the center of the river
the water Immersed all but the seat
tops Of the car. The picture shows
one of the cars in the stream.
No. 5-Thase natives saw their
first automobile when the three
Dorts crossed Australia.
In the center at the top is a typi-
cal Australian bushma.n who posed
,r a picture for MI McC1uum.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23
An End
To Neuriitis

Neuritis IS an Inflammation OF the
nerves. brought on by colds. injuries.
bruises. malaria or infectious dis
eases. AS a rule 1t settles in the
shoulder. neck. forearm. thigh. leg
or small of the back. causing merci-
less stabbing pains that are often
mistaken for rheumatism. sclatica
or neuralgia
Regardless Of what caused your
neuritis or where the pains are 10
Gated. II is possible to obtain quick
relief without taking narcotics or
other dangerous drugs. An applica-
ton of Tysmol over the part tina
hurts usually stops the misery. Ty-
smo1 Is absorbed through the pores
Of the skin and has a soothing. heal
Ing effect upon the diseased nerves
Don't endure this agony another
day. Get a supply of Tysmol from
v ets Drug & Stationary Co. 9S state
street Price 81 everywhere. Ty-
srnol Company, Mfg Chemists. Acc
suffer 81. san Francisco.-adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

Three BORT stool touring cars.
equipped with special bodies. have
traversed lnder their own power
the roadiess wastes o. the Austria
Ian continent, crossing unbridged
streams. ploughing through deep
d esert sands. slashing through
grass six feet high. and rolling
back into the streets OF Adelaide
with q mileage 81 5.54s miles n
just sixty-seven days.
This marvellous expedition. made
because Australian government Of
fcials wanted FIRST hand information
regarding proposed routes for a
transcontineatal railroad. was the
1922 sensation ~ Australian motor
dom
Thomas McCallum. member OF tbs
legislative council OF Southern Aus
ualiai Capt. s. 8. Whyte. prominent
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23
The Story of the
Ed7gurd G. MimaS Company
BIT ONE WHO KNOWS
9 g 9 g 9 g

The old trademark of the Edward c. Minas
Co., which for years was familiar to people OF
: the Calumet region, is still preserved and is a
daily reminder to thousands Of patrons of the
stores policy of Confidence and Reliability"
The clasped hands are still the central fig
ure of the design which embellishes the depart
ment stores profit sharing stamps which are so
familiar to all housewives.
The Edward c. Minas Co., was the first
store in Hammond to adopt the stamp system
which has proven SO popular. 1t was quite an
innovation when the store announced that It
would give profit sharing stamps with purchas-
cs and sprang into instant favor with the buy
ing public.
An extensive premium department was in
stalled. For each ten cents spent by the Gus
toner a pink stamp was presented by the firm.
When enough Of these had been saved by the
patron they could be exchanged for articles Sc
lected from the premium department.
Later as the stores business grew it was
necessary to keep charging the premium stock
until it became impracticable. Then it was de-
cided to discontinue the department and to per-
NIT customers to exchange their profit sharing
stamps for merchandise in any part or the
store. This again was something new. 1t has
proven quite satisfactory and at the same time
has allowed other departments 10 dOSoIO tue
space formerly required for the premium stock.
Another popular feature is the stores pol
icy of having Dividend Stamp Days once each
month, when the firm shows its appreciation ter
patronage by giving extra stamps as a means
Of sharing its profits with its customers.
Many a home in the Calumet region points
with pride to numerous useful articles which
might otherwise not be there had not the house
wife learned the thrifty habit of saving the little
pink stamps of the Edward c. Minas Go. They
are also the means of providing suitable gifts
for occasions.
It IS this stamp feature which has brought
70 the attention of a number of people. for the
first time. the fact that the Minas Furniture Co.,
operated by the Greenwald Brothers, IS not con-
nected with the Edward c. Minas Co. Because
OF the similarity of the firm names many SHOP
pers have been misled into the belief that the
two stores are under the same management.
Regular patrons of the Edward {. Minas
Co.. have purchased furniture or house furnish
ings from the Greenwald store. Because OF the
size Of their purchases they naturally are antic-
ioating neat additions to their stamp collections.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

could see that I was getting better.
I took several bottles of the Vegeta-
bleiCompound and used Lydia E. Pink
hams Sanative Wash and I am en-
tirely cured Of my ailments. You may
publish this letter if you wish. -
Mrs.M SHERMAN, Route2, Lake, Mich.
There is one fact women should
consider and that's this. Women SUI
fer from irregularities, and various
forms OF veakness. They try this and
that doctor. 8 we'll as different med.
icines. lit 'r they take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Compound, and Mrs.
Sherman's experience is simply an
other case showing its merit.
If your family physician fails to
help you and the same old troubles
persist, why isn't it reasonable to try
lydia f. Pinkham's Compound?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

after doing our vary best ws need
$4,000 with which to finish our new
church homo and dedicats out OF
debt Next weak will be dollar week
for this desperate need and we ap-
peal &c svary . TO give a dollar
and help make this possible: we will
call on you at your home or Office
and when you soc us coming you
will know that We need one mors
dollar. "A friend IL need Is e friend
Indeed" and we beg you in jesus
name to be our friend thA ons NOR.
Sirne. We want TO thank every one
who has been kind 70 az ard helped
us in any way and we believe that
you are going 10 help US over the
hill IN this desperate moment
A. n. WELLS Pastor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

They ask for the pink stamps and are disap~
pointed. Even then the matter is sometimes
not entirely cleared up in their minds and they
leave the store with the impression that the
Edward c. Minas Co, gives pink stamps with
every purchase except from its furniture de-
partment. This is not true.
This similarity In names causes difficulty
not only for store patrons but for persons in
position to know the facts. Not long ago when
Edward c.. Minas was preparing to pay taxes
on real estate which he holds in Hammond he
glanced over the statement and felt that the
total was greater than it should be. The differ
ent lots were checked over carefully and it was
found that real estate belonging to the Minas
Furniture Co., had been included in the assess
ment of Edward c. Minas.
When a county official in position to know
the facts can inadvertently make such a mis-
take, it is easy to see how shoppers. who are
not so informed. may be misled.
The public should bear in mind that neither
Edward c.. Minas nor any member of the Minas
family is associated with the Greenwald Broth
ers in the Minas Furniture Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

letter TO Governor CcCray. as well
as to other governors or the Union,
asking for : discarded shirt. from
which aprons are 10 be made. Out
OF the remaining pieces the women
VIII make a quilt. the articles to be
sold and proceeds turned into mis-
sionary work
That II the first anybody ever
asked me for a dirty shirt" the
governor said. lie Viii comply With
the request.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23
eus

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVIcEJ
INDIANAPOLIS. NOV. -. - Gov
ernor Warren r. McCray has re
eived many strange requests since
he was inaugurated as the chief
Executive Of the state of Indiana
but lie admits a request from tho
Crania. La. Women Missionar,
Society. IS the strangest Of all.
The women have addressed q
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

Indiana. Illinois. Michigan. Ohio,
Kentucky. Pennsylvania and other
states
George D. McIlvaiae. Pittsburgh.
Pa. national president OF the fra
ternity. and President Elliott. the
new executive OF Purdue univer-
sitv. who Is Phi Psi. VII speak.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-23

a weakness and at
times was obliged
to stay fmyfeet.
4 doctored with
our family physi-
clan and he finally
said he could not
IN er my
case, so / decided
Ito try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Veg
|etable Compound.
After ! had taken
first bottle I