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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
THE COUNTY HIGHWAYS

- The public is pleased with the ex-
tensive road and street building plans
Of the city and county, which at this
CINE involve approximately $780,
600, the county having only last week
awarded contracts for work calling for
more than 100000. Wherever the
Hard road leading into and out of
Birmingham has extended the outlying
communities have benefited, and wher-
ever the city has extended its
hard-paved streets the adjacent and
contiguous property has risen in value.
That kind of expenditure, when judi
ciDusly and economically spread out,
IS net profit
wise good construction, appearing only
too often, consist of dangerous curves
and grade crossings that might have
been avoided. There cannot be too
much exercise of foresight in that di-
rection. The roads constructed of
hard and permanent material are cost
ly, and it follows that their construc-
ton should follow lines of permanent
excellence. There are too many avoid
able sharp curves in the highways. In
addition to dangerous curves, there are
numerous grade crossings that could
have been easily eliminated, either
through underpass or bridge. There
are cases where the bridge was the
natural suggestion of the lay of the
land. There cannot be too much at
ignition accorded the elimination of the
Gurve and the grade crossing on the
county highways.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS


The American army of occupa-
ton in Germany now consists of
one man, a member of the division
of criminal investigation. At least
he should not bring home COM
plant of his treatment by the mill
tary police.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

ozark Southern Star)
You may not trade at home, Jut
you'll be sorry some day if you
don't. They prosper when you
prosper. Go broke when you go
broke. They cry when you cry
They go fishing when you fish.
Be one of the home folks. Stay
with the home gals" That's al
ways been our motto.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

tNew York Evening World)
The Spartanburg journal is
aghast because the architect has
caused the seal of the United
State navy to be carved on the
front of Josephus Daniels new
palace in Raleigh, n. c. He once
put his seal on the department,
Why shouldn't there be reciproc-
ity?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

(Eufaula Citizenl


When notable is killed they
call it assassination, but when a
common man is killed they call it
murder, but what Of the distinc-
tion, both are dead. Even those
who travel by the straight and
narrow way detour at intervals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

If those Chinese bandits need any
coaching in the latest wrinkles to ac-
quire the coin, they might get in touch
with some of Americas most astute
sugar profiteers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

If legislatures persist in multiply
ing, instead of applying laws, is won't
be long before there'll be mopa laws
than people to observe them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
THE ALABAMA PRESS

(alladega Daily Home)

(aIIadeSa Daily HOme1
wildwood flowers of spring are
giving place to the cultivated and
more brilliant Glories of the front
and flower yards, and the purple.
white and golden pageantry that
bespangles the hills and roadside
during the warm months till frost.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

The crop of favorite sons is nearly
ready for the harvest of nominating
speeches. 1t is said to be big one
this time, but the public has short
memory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

NEW YOrK EVENING Wurlu1
Z The report that II costs $751;
900 yearly to dispose of dead ami
mails in New York Is said to have
shocked Hixzoner the mayor. The
dead ones in the city administra-
tion are much more expensive.
and can't be removed!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
County Agent Needed
(Gadsden Times-News)

Some talk, pro and con, has
been made on tho question of a
county agent. There is no ques-
ton as to the value of a county
agent in farm work. The county
agents have demonstrated their
value time and again. Most of the
farmers in Etowah county are
heartily in favor OF the employ
ment of farm demonstration. This
has been very clearly shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

If novel-writing Marathon is ar
ranged, as rumored, it will probably
acquire distinction as an athletic
classic. A Some novels seem longer
than they are.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
should stny in Alabama

(IauSUen JOUFnaI1
At a time when thousands OF
Alabama's young men and women.
graduates Of the various high
schools throughout the state. are
beginning seriously to consider
the question of going to college
next fall. it is fitting that their
attention should be called to the
advantage OF attending an Ala
bama Institution, whether that in
stitution be state supported or de-
nominational,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

Washington PoSO
Lausanne sends the startling
news that Greece and Turkey can't
agree. but it would be more star
Ting if they did
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Hard job For Congress


Congress will have to do lot of
hard thinking before it maps out
good program for managing a
wet sea that has three miles of
dry margin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

A question arising in connection
with the achievement of the man who
engraved the presidents portrait on a
pins head is: Where's the point?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

The theory that death and taxes are
inevitable appears to have been par
TALLY exploded by the widespread dis
tribution of tax-free securities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

The more offers Germany makes,
the more apparent it is that the Ger
mans are not fooling anybody but
themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

The officers of the law are pow.
erless to clean out the wronkdoers
and the wrongdoing so long as
there are a majority of the people.
or even considerable minority.
who are willing to lend aid and
comfort to the lawbreakers. When
men selected for jury duty will de-
liberately turn a man loose who is
charged with violation of liquor
laws and who Is proven guilty be-
You'd any preadventure. they are
laying the foundation for every
other form of law-breaking that
Is Imaginable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

1t seems that Russia has adopted
all the imaginary reforms, while over
looking the one that's really needed
creation of an official fumigator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Big Building Doom

(Clanton Union Banner)
Clanton Is now in the midst of
the biggest building boom which
1t has ever experienced in It's his
tory. During the past two months
there have been around a hundred
new residences built in the resi-
dence sections. all of which are
nice. modern completely equipped
bungalows. But there is no sur
plus of such houses here yet. as
all these new ones are now occu-
pied, and you still hear clamors
for houses to rent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Plem For Ilurni Schools

(GreenSDOrO Watchman)
More money for Auburn. More
money for Montevallo. More
money for the state university,
More money for the normal
school" That is the cry that is So
ing forth, loud and long, from GER
tain quarters. But the poor old
rural schools. that really need
help and are suffering, nigh unto
death in many localities for the
lack of aid. seem to have no friend
at court. It's a shame!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

1t appears that some of the recent
Marathon dancers have been getting
more mileage per gallon of folly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

leads to destruction. despair and
death and is opposed to every COM
mon dictate of humanity.
AS the mobilization and neces-
sary entry of the United States
into the World war meant victory,
so 1t Is generally believed a mob
ilization and entry by the United
states into the movement for the
peace of the world means victory,
contamination devoutly wished
for by all the peoples. But. as in
war, 1t requires a mobilization OF
all war forces for success. it
should be remembered 1t will re-
quire mobilization of all peace
forces to attain this great end.
RICHARD L. WILLIAMS.
Birmingham, Ala, May 10. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

King Tut was an Egyptian king three
thousand years ago.
He lived on royal splendor, as we've
lately come to know,
But from modern viewpoint King
Tut was just sap
King Ben of Benton Harbor has him
backed clear off the map.
King Tut in open market had to buy
his harem slaves
Ben never spent nickel for mis- girls,
haircuts or shaves.
Tut gave 'em rubies, diamonds. pearls
= And all that kind Of stuff
Ben used the modern method: "Catch
'em young and treat 'em rough"
From King Tut's tomb we learn of
things they did in other days,
But one must enter "Shiloh" if he
learn the modern ways.
There's nothing in the tomb to show
Tut ever saw a barber,
And that's where Tut had nothing on
King Ben of Benton Harbor.
Ben Haddum.
The craze for endurance contests
goes on undated. Witness the head
line: "MacReady and Kelly to Fly
in Air Escort for Weeks"
Musicians" they tell US, "have
contributed more to the progress of
the world than any other aggregation
of men, and there cannot be civiliza-
ton without music" 2.
How, for example, could civilization
exist without the aid Of the slide
trombone? .
The situation in China is as mystic.
rious as bowl of chop suey.
Hot Hosel
The golfer is a peaceful GENT
He does not toll to great extent.
His ways are mild
And far from wild,
But gosh! his sox are violent.
Those who think Birmingham has an
insufficient police force should be at
the ball park when a row occurs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

the ground up have done very little to
keep society from getting in its pres
cnt fix
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Huntsville Times)

With all due respect to the fell
low who Is going around town
selling tailor made shirts direct
to the wearer, 1t became our privi-
lege to courteously tell him when
we found that he was not connect
ed with local house that we
must decline his offer because of
our announced policy to patronize
the home merchant His argu-
r1ient was of no avail because we
feel II Is the duty of every indi-
vidual and concern here to spend
their money at home when possible
and certainly in the matter Of
shirts this Is possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Getting n Taste

Mr.. Harding has given New Or
leans an intimate view of the dark
side of Republican politics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

1t seems that Russia is no longer the
"bear that walks like a man."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

Balance of power in Europe de-
ponds largely on balance of budgets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

Most of the people who insist that
society needs to be reorganized from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

Unhappy South Carolip& has
learned through its schoolhouse
fire tragedy the grim lesson that
was given Chicago in 1903, than
every building in which people
congregate must be adequately
supplied with exits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Home

wandered home after many years. .
the old hills were there land the
old valley and the old stream :. =.
and that was all on the knoll
where the homestead nestled be-
meath the elms is now a clubhouse
-. the old barn is a caddy house .
the hole where we used to swim is
water hazard :. the chicken yard
is the seventh tee the south
forty is full of bunkers and sand
traps the pasture that once
echoed with the lowing of cows now
resounds with cries of fore. a
chill of sadness came over me as
tramped the scenes of my childhood
-. the best l could do was &c.
The Duke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
Hot Hosal

The golfer is a peaceful gent;<
He does not toll to great extent.
His ways are mild
And far from wild,
Dat r.ncIt L.. .~~. 49, ,.-1>.k
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
31}S9B2bHAEg.
School Days

(The moving picture will soon take
the place of the schoolbook.-
Edison.)
Long hours before the stroke of nine
The bright-eyed children stand in line
And hang around in rain or shine
Outside the schoolhouse door.
They learn their lessons one by one,
And when their daily toll is done
They do not grab their books and run
They cry aloud for more.
The kids forget their morning ills
Requiring castor oil and pills;
They haven't any colds or chills
Or toothache any more.
For, since the movies came to stay,
Each day is like a holiday
You cannot keep the kids away
From yonder schoolhouse door.
Or, as the modern schoolboy would
say:
Multiplication is vexation,
Division is no joy;
The rule of three doth pHzzle me,
But the movies-attaboy!
And when the schoolhouse is turned
into picture palace, what will be-
come of the truant officer?
ellis body at Morgue, But Nan De-
MES Death"
Skeptical person. He doesn't believe
in circum st a initial evidopce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

Those who think Birmingham has an
insufficient police force should be at
the ball park when a row occurs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice As
second-class matter under act OF Congress,
March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

And when the schoolhouse is turned
into picture palace, what will be-
come of the truant officer?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

The situation in China is as mystic
rious as bowl of chop suey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-22

But gosh! his sox are violent.
, 1923-04-13

final day and hour Of the election,
this race is steadily being brought to
a close and the end may now be said
70 be in sight.
Ten o'clock next Saturday night Is
positively your last chance to enter
subscriptions and secure second pc
Rod" votes. Make every day, yes
every hour. count while the time
counts most
Very Close Race.
The entire race is so close hat any
one Of the candidates can forge to
the front and cinch tho coveted
honors while the present big vote
schedule is in force. Indeed the out
come OF the whole battle depends
almost entirely upon what each in
dividual contestant accomplishes dur
ing the next few days.
Some hard work and real hustling
will undoubtedly be seen this week.
And is II any wonder? Some six or
seven Of the hustlers are going to
win the big cars for their efforts
these days. other live wire contestants
will receive the cash awards. Isn't
that sufficient compensation for the
very best hustling almost might and
day" that the n can make for SO
short q period Of time?
, 1923-04-13
HONORS VERY EVENLY DIVIDED m
TRIBUNE RACE, LAST STAND NEAR!

CONTINUED from Page One)
vote reserves stored away" to dumb.
found participants in the end. etc
But the tales hat one hears are Sc
highly embellished with frills, so ut
terly inconcelvable. that their un
truthfulness is readily apparent.
These exaggerated stories hurt no
one but those who attempt to clrcu
late them. The REAL contestants
are those who are too busy either to
listen or to be bluf1ed by these would
be buffers.
So on the basis OF personal honor
the competition is being waged zest.
fully. Shedding lustre On this inspir.
ing sight is the civic pride manifest.
ing itself. This mighty factor is the
bulwark behind the various candi.
dates; IN short. each community ana
each set" Is solidly behind their ia,
vorite and no community that values
its reputation for doing things is
going to let some one else walk of
with the most desirable prize when
n little concerted effort VIII bring It
home"
with but one more week in which
to turn in subscriptions and secure
second period votes, and with only
three weeks more to so before the
, 1923-04-13
District No. 3

District No. 3 includes all the territory in that part of the city
of Casper north of Second street and west of Yellowstone highway
One or two of the cars and as many cash prizes as there are col.
testants will be awarded in this district. Following is a list of all
cast for publication up to last night.
, 1923-04-13
District No. 2

District No. . Includes all the territory in that part of the city
of Casper south of Second street and west of Durbin street. One
or two of the cars and as many cash prizes as there are active con-
testants will be awarded in this district. Following is a list of all
votes cast for publication up until last night
, 1923-04-13

- d
Mrs. Nellie Rupp
Miss Virginia Satter
Miss Betty TOlhurst
, 1923-04-13
District No. 4

W.
District No. 4 includes all the territory outside the city limits
of Casper lying north and west of the city of Casper, including the
following: Powder River, Arminto, Thermopols. Worland, GreybulI
Franne, Cody, Lander, Riverton, Shoshone, Rock Springs, Kemmer-
er and all towns in vicinity. One o two of the cars and as many
cash prizes as there as active contestants will be awarded in this
district. Following is a list of all votes cast for publication up
until last night.
Mrs E. G. Rabbit. Worland, wyo 10000
, 1923-04-13
District No. l

District No. l includes all the territory In that part of the city
of Casper south of Second street and east of Durbin street. One or
two OF the cars and as many cash prizes as there are active con.
testants will be awarded in this district. Following is a list of all
votes cast for publication up until last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-31
PANTAGES TO HAVE
GUESSING CONTEST

a number Of prominent business
and professional men OF Seattle have
been sentenecd 20 y, Ehot by movie
camera g. s Guletie, r. G. Gul.
lotto and John 4, Campbell. re-
presenting shc Gulietto- Campbell
Film company Of New York. arrived
In Seattle last week to do The shoot
ms
Tho whole scheme Is a unique
guessing contest 10 be staged at the
PantuEea iheatcr and viii appear on
N" screen ut each performances Of
next weeks bin opening with the
Monday matinee. This will afford
tho movie fans OF Seattle an oppor.
tunity Tor an intensive study in sur
face physiology.
\ number OF prominent residents
Of Seattle are to be filmed by the
movie men from the back Tho
camera win be stopped just M tho
Victim" turns his head. Each in
diyidum picture will b. given a num-
h"r and the reel shown NJ tho Pan
,agcu. when the audience win be CIV
en- a chance 20 guess the identity OF
tho man whose back was shown.
Prizes are TO be offered for tho per-
son submitting tho best Euessrh
Front views OF each individual are to
ho taken and shown following the
close Of the contest. The scheme Is
TO be called. who's Who in Seattle, .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-31
HERE'S THE DOPE
ON C0NNlE'S "DULCY

Get out your yardsticksl
The statLsticians s, The United
Studios have broken loose again.
Word has just been received by
palpitating world that 10000 feet
OF film were shot" for Constance
Talmndgo's latest First National
comedy. "Dulcy" or IA II $40. O0o2
According to the statistical ex.
perts. 10000 feet Of negative and
an equal amount Of positive film
have been run Off. II this film
we're unrolled and placed in a
straight line. We arc informed, Il
would reach five times from tho
Hollywood hotel 10 Seventh and
Broadway, Los Angeles. or from
Los Angeles TO Venice Beach twice.
II wrapped around the exterior
OF the stage whore the story was
filmed. II would so just III times
around the stage. which is 800
feet long and 90 feet wide.
II Constance Talmadge laid the
film down and walked upon II, II
would take her 10 hours and 40
minutes to make tho entire trip.
II she did fox.trot IL would take
her just eight hours.
If tho film were lighted on one
end on cloudy day II would take
i,Als hours and 10 minutes to burn
to the other end.
II IL we're sunny day. II would
take oiS hours and 20 minutes.
When you see II on the screen
1t will take you Just one hour and
10 minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-31
BY W. II. PORTERFTELD

ABBAZZfA. Italy.--Central and
Southern Europe contains many
pleasure resorts. particularly along
the shores OF the Mediterranean. or
them all. not excepting Monte Carlo.
I think Abbnzzia Ia tho faircst
With the donsely wooded Tyrolenn
mountains rising like a protecting
shade in summer md run r-.l1ciug In
winter. Abbazzia stretches her luxur.
lous length along the lovely bay for
two miles or more. her beautiful
whitowashed, red.tlled villas cleaning
like the white palaces they are amid
jungles OF sub.tropical verdure. Dark
green frs. lighter green peppers and
palms. citrus groves, vineyards. Just
now I'm their glory and all sorts OF
Towering shrubs, cover the terraces
which rise like succession OF walls
one above the other from the waters
level to tho foothills hundreds OF feet
nbove.
Along the waterfront. protected
from tidal inrushes and storms by
splendid stone sea.walls, are sue.
cession OF admirable bathing beaches
and exquisite little coves where
yachts and small motor boats may be
hired by the hour. day or week at
absurdly low prices.
on the great open spaces along the
first terrace nre the big open air
cafes where everything TO drink.
from black coffee to champagne, may
be obtained Mt low prices, also the
delicious ices and cakes for which
this region IL noted. Ices are not so
cheap but one may take friend.
male or female, sit down TO one of
the little tables, order cafe nero and
Ice cream and cake at n total cost of
10 Ira, or about as cents. and spend
tho entire evening listening to the
music and watching the crowds.
Before the war, this region was
Hungarian and Austrian, as Fiume
was the port for much of the Hun.
garian hlnterland, and the Magyar
influence still predominates socially.
II not politically. All signs are In
three languages, Italian. German and
Hungarian.
Despite all we have heard OF the
devastation OF Austria and Hungary,
these people do not seem to be devas
tated at all, but, on tho contrary,
seem quite happy and good natured
They arc mostly In family groups
with supcr.nbundnnce Of bare
legged and very short.slSlrtcd chill
dren. all dressed IN fInery which
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-31
Wife Worthless, Is
Ruling of Courts

NOTTINGHAM. Eng. Aug. 81
When Frederick Earle Culver
brought suit for $4,000 damages
against the man named when he got
divorce from Mrs. Earle he was
expected TO win his suit easily, But
unique decision by the court lost
the suit for him. Your wife 81
worthless" was the court ruling.
You are well rid OF her. and 1
should think you would be glad"