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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
NEW PARTY FORMING
(Houston Post)

A new political organization IS preparing to enter the field next wear in the name of progressiVlsm' and will hold a convention Tn ot' Paul or Minneapolis for the pur- nose of nominating candidates TOT president and vice president, ac- cording to the leaders who nave taken the preliminary steps in that direction.
 Public control of natural re- sources by taxation of all land values, public ownership of rail- roads, governmental banking ana a multitude of collectiviste cure alls are in the program of ob- iectives sought by these dreamers. The theory of making the citizen rich through legislative enactment as a substitute for hard work IS to be eloquently advocated, and the ancient predatory idea of dividing up' and distributing the accumu- lations of the thrifty among the discontented e'er-do-wells Is 10 be stressed as the solution of the worlds economic problems.
 Of course, a third party commit ted to such a program of confis- cation and experimentation is not apt to be contemplated with satis- faction by the politicians of the old parties, for it means a house. cleaning that may adversely af- feet the tenure of many office- holders. Still, the country will be better off with these radicals grouped together, and surely the old parties will be greatly inn proved when these troublesome clements are in a single organi- zation.
 Radicalism has greatly vitiated the Democratic and Republican parties and impaired their useful ness as responsible political or ganizations. Group infestation has resulted in much cowardly evasion and confused the masses who, in other years, found in one or the other of the old parties de- pendable sanity which promised healthful progress and a guaranty of the safety of American institu- tions.
 It will mean much for the coun- try's welfare when party name stands for something genuine and includes vibrant appeal to pa- triotism, intelligence and to com mon sense. Instead of pledging privileges to class, bidding for group support and surrendering cherished principles which under line the structure of American civ ilization, it will be better for ns if our party organizations stand for the fundamental principles upon which the fathers erected the government.
 There is nothing cowardly in this third party movement. 1t boldly declares what it's followers will attempt. and it is better that they should attempt it through an organization that will unite their efforts than that they remain in- fiitrated in the older parties. tpur- suing their objections under cover.
 The mingled elements of social ism. bolshevism. communism and anarchism have no logical place in the older parties. except to appeal to the cupidity of leadership that would sacrifice ancient principles for votes. Both the older parties have sinned grievously in this re- spect, and it Is high time that the house-cleaning take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
TOO MUCH FOR LION
 By Thomas l.. Mason

Here is story about Oliver Herford, the artist and wit, that I am told is true. although 1 can not vouch for it. He not only has a. passion for cats, but his draw ings of cats, for subtle humor and fancy, are unequalled anywhere. He has also drawn some remark able lions. Some time ago he wished to make more intimate study of a lion. a closeup. Hap. pening to speak to his friend, Dillingham;, about 1t, the latter who was in charge of the New York Hippodrome at the time said he had just the lion for Her ford, a perfectly safe lion, who could be trusted anywehere, and volunteered to send him to Her ford's apartment.
 Eventually the Hon came, and Herford managed to get him up- stairs into q room improvised for a studio, The lion was fine rather old, but quite decent and respectful. Herford got him into a corner on a leash and began to make sketches of him. After a while, however, the lion began to show signs of restlessness. Sud- denly he let out roar. The peo- pie in the flat heard it, and hay ing gotten wind that Herford was quartering a lion, they aroused the Janitor, and when Herford came to the door insisted that he should get the lion out.
 By this time he was becoming slightly nervous himself. as the lion, subconsoiously feeling the suppressed excitement, was twitch- ing about and roaring almost continuously. Herford ran down and called a taxi, waiting for large one-and managed to lead the lion down stairs and eventually get him into the cab. Then they all started back to the Hippo- drorne. To do this they had to go up Broadway. -
 The sight of Oliver Herford and the lion-who insisted on crauing his neck through the Window naturally excited remark, and by the time they had gotten to Thir- ty-lourth street an immense crowd gathered outside of the cab. Near Thirty-fourth street they were excavating a large building. and the lion suddenly leaped through the cab door and ran down into the excavation. As I understand II, Herford defended the lion with ms life. Eventually they got him pack to the Hlppodrome. but it LOOK the poor animal two weeks 10 recover. Herford is said to have remarked afterwards that the only lion who stands any chance Tn New York is literary lion ana even he loses his reputation in couple of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: I wish to express my apprecia- tion of the splendid assistance rendered by your paper editorially and otherwise in the three-mill district tax election which was held last Tuesday. The results show that more interest was taken in this election than in the three mill county tax election held pre- viously, and more than five hun dred more votes were cast. Your paper is always found on the right side of the educational ques- tions, but this election was of such vital importance to the county that l feel that I should especially express my appreciation of your valuable assistance.
 N. R. BAKER,
 Superintendent. Birmingham, Ala. Nov. 23, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
ouR FINE SITUATION

It appears that the nation is riding
 wave of prosperity without the at- tendant huge imitation that marked the postwar expansion. That production now exceeds that of the former peak period of 1920 is proved by the fact that for twenty-one weeks out of the present calendar year car-loadlngs have totaled more than million cars, mark that was reached only in seven weeks of the fifty-two in 1920. There are still remaining five weeks in which that record may be hoisted still more for the current year. This unprece- dented car loading is all the more re- markable in that the coastwise and wa
 terway barge service has also reached a new high mark this year. This in- dicates that the railways, instead of suffering frsmRbarge competition, are in reality benefited by the stimulus to commerce which the service applies.
 Of course, all this means steady employment, increased earnings, in- creased profits, increased dividends and increased investments along all lines. The period is one to hearten the American people and to encourage them to develop their resources and opportunities as never before. It IS hoped and believed that the people have learned lesson from the depres- sion of 1921 and are now saving their money and putting it to substantial use rather than squandering it as was the custom after the war. Perhaps the sudden release from war had much to do with the spending spree that swept over the nation afterwards. Now the people appear to be saner in their expenditures and more sensible in their handling of their incomes. This is a situation that in itself is 9 safeguard against panic and depres- sion. People cannot be depressed when want does not stare them in the face.
 Although the case of the wheat far mer is being exploited for all that it is politically worth, Secretary Wallace calls public attention to the fact that | the value of farm products on the farm is this year more than billion dollars greater than last year. Be side this increase it can readily be | seen that the reported decline of sixty | millions in wheat is negligiblS in it's influence upon national prosperity, or even upon the prosperity of the far mer. Many wheat growers are find ing it profitable to feed portion of their crop, and are thus finding a way out. There is wheat surplus this year of nearly three times as many l bushels as last year, but there are also wheat famines in the world, and | perhaps some way will be found of | distributing our surplus in such a manner as to relieve the depressive | influence of large surplus.
 The fact that industries at this mo- ment are tending to expand rather than contract their output and oper- ations is reliable assurance that good | times are still waxing. There are still | in values and prices that need to be smoothed out, but they are being smoothed out through nat ural processes of trade and business. The entire level is higher, but prices on that level are seeking their normal relative positions. As long as thJ American people are thrifty, hope ful and industrious, it does not appear that any dark shadow even remotely fhraatans rs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

court decision, but for judge to condemn arbitrarily, as in the case cited, is for the court to exceed it's legitimate role and to violate the very principle the court is expctd to guard most jealously-the right of the citizen to exercise his constitutional privi- leges, among which is free speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Active HOme-BuiIdiu~

NAHniston Star)
 Despite building costs, Anniston iurnishing an example in home "s .,a;.s that other cities are mo- tte ..ne "ith interest. For more activity in construction of ros, dences in this city, the lile ~, which few cities of Anniston,s s;s experlence, except possibly durino some special boom period, Tharss mas been no boom period in Ann,sS ton. but public-spirited citizan notieing the demand for more u"eiiinss to take care of an in creasing population, have snn- piied that need. The result is thai hundred of homes. mostly of tha smaller size such as are mo.t needed, have been constructed In all parts of Annistou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Should Know tI.bon,.

noneonta Southern Democrat)
 we need textbook on Alabama ana IL ought to be taught in every schooi. We need to know Ala. pama, and the man or woman who Will compile the facts about Ala. pam. pama ana put them into text pooA to De used in our schools VIII nave done the state. service .nat cannot be over estimated and ,, WnIch will bless future genera tions' Ignorance of one's own surrounding is inexcusable. Let's plot It out and let our children know that there is more of Ala Dama than they can see from omr front doorsteps. ' our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
On Behalf of Producer

More than enough beef cattle are said to be raised in the county than are sufficient to supply it's city and town markets with beef. Then why not adjust the laws so that there will not be so much profiteering in beef somewhere; and so the cattle raiser can get an adequate and proportionate price for his cattle on the hoof?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Supply and Demand
CRoanoke Leaderl

(Roanoke Ieader)
 Let someone say something about the fine price cotton is bringing and someone else in the crowd is sure to say, "Yes, if we had any of it." Just as if he and everybody else didn't know that if every farmer in the South had made as much cotton as he wanted to there would have been no fancy price for the stuff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Will Create Confidence
lPrattville Progress)

KtIdlLNIIIt ITOSTtSSJ
 When we have modern school buildings and equipment in Pratt vile outside capital will have greater faith in the future growth of our town. The owners of lots can then secure six per cent. money on five to ten'year loans to build residences. We will then witness Prattville's greatest growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is said that the United States has one-fourth of the worlds volca- noes. Secretary Mellon seems to have started something that might be con- sidered in that light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Equal To It All
(Ozark Southern Star)

(Ozark Southern Star)
 ozark will spread things on next year. We ar. to entertain the state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The Dale County Baptist Associa- .ioI meets with our people also, ana then the annual conference of the Methodist church comes next november But with them all, ozark will hold her reputation as oeing open hearted, hospitable and entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

An exchange says that Senator Hi- ram Johnson is no halfway man ;n anything he undertakes. He seems to have demonstrated this at least in recommending himself for the presi- dency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Give 'Em Necessities
(Centreville Pressl

NCtNlI 0NIIIt IItSSJ
 Centreville or any other town cannot expect to increase in pop ulation without giving residents some of the necessities of life, and a water system these days is some times necessity. Start the plant and 1t will soon expand and grow and be more than self-sustaining. The town needs fire protection. and the people need water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is not easy to reconcile the claims made by Europeans that Americans are hard-boiled with the fact that they left about half billion dollars in Europe this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
No Reason to Complain
(Tuscaloosa News,

TT IuSCdIOOSd NeWS)
 The farmer who made a fair crop Of cotton has no reason to be pessimistic. He should feel other wise. The price being paidt for cotton shows that money can be made on small acreage we'll cul- tiyated. It is more profitable to seli small crop at a'large figure than large crop at small figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

1t is assumed that the Chicago min ister who declared that no new sin has been invented for two thousand years may admit that models have been brought down to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
A Truce
(Answers. London)

(Answ CTS, London) Hilda: "So you made up your quarrel with Tom?"
 Doris: "Yes, but only tempo next month." rarily. We're getting married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Satisficd

(New York Sun and Globe)
 Ethel: How can you tell if a mans attentions are serious?"
 Clara: T never try-provided he spends his money freely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is announced that more than thousand "German cana1fes" sold in New York turned out to be English sparrows that had been colored, Yet, nobody seems to get excited when the tables are turned on New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
THE PARAGRAPHERS
One Point of View
(Arkansas Gazette)

IATKdHSaS Gdzette1
 The Birmingham Age-Herald columnist says that famous American fallacy is the belief that all humorists are very homely and very boresome in real life. It may be a fallacy, but we bet that the funniest is not the prettiest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
INCENTIVE TO ACTION

(UrIch, Mo-, Herald) Everything has its place. This keeps lots of folks from just sit- ting around doing nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
The AlIies' Wish

r (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
 The allies are not much con- cerned with the German separa- tists, but would like very much to encourage the growth of a party of eparationists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

The Kansas man who is preparing to top off his Thanksgiving dinner with several helpings each of mince- pie, plum-pudding and fruit-cake should be thankful for a wonderful digestive apparatus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
A Definition

tdOuStOn POSt)
 Progress is the material ex- pression of what endures in the unremitting struggle of men to get each others money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
1 BIG CONTRIBUTIONS

(Richmond Times -Dispatch)
 The United States department Of commerce estimates< that Ameri- can travellers abroad this year will have left approximately S500, ,000,- 900 behind them when all have re- turned at the end of the wear. In view of the fact that European rates of exchange are more favor able to the dollar than ever before, this represents a~huge contribu- tion from America toward the re- lief of the economic distress that is said to prevail on that side. That will be a record, according to the department. which intimates that the largest previous total, last year. was s356.O00,000.
 The average amount spent by each tourist has increased greatly in the last several years, but the chief reason for the magnitude of the sum taken abroad is that there are great many more travellers than formerly. The report of the department of commerce, in ana lyzing its figures, strikes an ay- craze Of S1,254 as the sum each tourist parts with. The individual outlaws range from the s5,OOo or so apiece spent by the "extraya- gantly rich" to the $500 each with which many teachers and students manage to do Europe"
 Whatever may be said of Ameri- cas political aloofness from Eu- ropes problems, the fact is un- deniable that American dollars expended from various motives with effusive prodigality, have rendered true Samaritan service through prolonged period of dire need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
The Fly in Industry

-NNO1Tt tVf UId INdIISdIIV
 The editor of this paper is get ting to be such an old fossil that he spends about half his time looking for his desk scissors. He can always locate the paste with the assistance of the flies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is already apparent that the ex- treme element in the next congress has declared to make things as lively as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

l. THOMPSON. .. PRESIDENT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
SMILES
Chief Reveler

Mistress tto Mary, about to be married): And where did you meet your young man. Mary?"
 Mary: 'Oh, at uncle's funeral. mum. He was the life and soul of the party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
THE ALABAMA PRESS
All Should Vote
(Gadsden Times-News)

No one is likely to fall out with a man because he takes either side of the matter, but the fellow who does not vote and then grumbles because the result was not to his liking deserves neither sympathy nor consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

if he does, and how many if he doesn't. Thus, the politician who successfully operates on such basis must be also a mathematician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
We'll. Isn't That Proof Thought

One reason the politicians think the farmers can be fooled is be- cause Magnus Johnson and Smith ". Brookhart are members of the United States senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

Students at the Michigan Agricul- tural College are engaged in digging a hole for the foundation of a new hall and at the same time opening a new field of collegiate sport. Why not an annual pick and shovel meet? The average collegiate hammer throw CT looks as if he would be right at home in the act of swinging pick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

The people of Germany seem to have expressed themselves as unfa- vorable to the return of more than one Hohenzollern at a time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
6 Yes

Dear Torch Bearer: Do you ever wonder as to contrib's identity?
 Or, like true lover, do you dread disillusion?-Kon Surnd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Not a Bad Idea

ILONuON OpIHIUHJ Farmer: "Now, come along, and I'll teach you to milk the cow" New Hand: "Seein' I'm new to it, mister. hadn't better learn on the -calf?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
PEOPLES FORUM
Telegram From Boligee

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: We thank you for your able ar ticle in support of what we can prove the most direct and feasible route for federal-a aid road through Greene and Sumter counties, and for your stand for right and jus tice in expenditure of taxpayers money.
 CITIZENS OF BOLIGEE.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Got In Early (NeW York Haraldl

groom at Milford. Connecticut, thus anticipating most of the oth- CT persons he would have encoun- tered on his honeymoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Fable

Once upon time there was wo- man who did not feel an irrisistible urge to try on another woman's hat Helen H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
The Wireless Widow

The Wireless Widow Oh. I have lost my true love
 Forever and for aye, For he has found a new love
 And wanders far away. Together in the gloaming
 We finger as of yore And yet his heart is roaming
 On many a distant shore. And oft when I am yearning
 To feel his smile on me He speaks in accents burning: I"ve picked up Kankakeew Oh, I have lost my true love, My swain of long ago, a For he has found new love,
 A dame called Radio. Ma-Jong, we are told, was invented by a Chinese fisherman known as Sze whose name is now a hissing and : sneeze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
BUSY COyIMIrNITY

(Lonsdale News in Benton, Ark.
 Courfer) Everything in Lonsdale is just like it always was. Everybody still trying to attend the other fel- tow's business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

Longevity experts are reminded that what is needed is not so much quan- tity as quality in life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

One trouble with Central Europe is that it cannot swap some of it's crises for nourishing food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Wished, On Him

(SouthWestern COllegian) Daughter: "Oh, papa, what is your birthstone"
 Father of Seven: My dear. I'm not sure. but I think it's grind stone."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

A St Louis contemporary observes that public problem" to politician is how many people will vote for him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

One of the few things in Europe which is functioning to it's full capac- ity is the crisis mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
POSITIVELY INCREDIBLE

(NeW Orleans States)
 Human nature is such that if we could see ourselves as others see us we wouldn't believe it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
T]hg T]hg7SS3@Is=as5es..)RCEP Thg7 1 BE EARER.

Inasmuch as no set or ITaIIIc or dinances is going to be agreeable to everybody, the only thing for the com mission to do is to remember that it Is the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is said that MT. Coolidge's mes sage will be brief. That will be for- given, if it's to the point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

A scientist says that radicals go 10 the root of things. At least, they dig up some peculiar theories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

The Stresemann ministry has fallen, but the republic still sleeps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27
Reduction

 When l look upon My wife And her efforts at Reduction And l see how vain, How futile, How unutterably hopeless They are, I am reminded Of the statesman Who threatens to Reduce The income tax And I laugh Mirthless-like: Heh! Heh! Heh -G. s. K. The way to reduce the income-tax is to reduce the income. MT. Cloe ought to be informed about a young couple that went auto-riding Sunday night unchaperoned. They went to church. If you want a good dinner Thursday, now is the time to talk turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

It is very appropriate for the new order regarding Warrior rate divisions to go into effect on Thanksgiving Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

Do your Christmas exchanging early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-27

Einstein is right about relativity. For example, "old-fashioned" is pure ly relative term. An old-fashioned ra- dio set is usually not more than six months old.