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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-03

cate that the yield will be disappoint-
ing, and some well-posted authorities
say the governments recent est
mate of 5000 tons for the crop is
fully $4,000, too high. This would
mean $4,000 tons under the average
for ten years.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-03
Evening Slippers

Velvet slippers for evening vie
with the tinsel brocade ones. In
delicate green or rose, trimmed with
narrow strips of gold or silver, they
are undeniably attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
JOHN-A-DREAMS
Dreams of Medals

Dreams of medals are sign of gains. In most cases such vis- ions refer to either material things. such as money, or the full fillment of rather vain wishes. At times they merely indicate that in shopping you will find some exceptional bargain or else in, selling something you will get more than it is worth.
 Young girls working for their living will invariably find that after such a dream their wages will be raised. If the medals are on the breast or in the hands of person you know, the gain will come through that person. If you give someone medal you will in all probability engage in some sort of business enterprise or other transaction involving money with that party and both of you will profit by the connec- tion.
 Should the party in question be a stranger, the dream will not be fulfilled for some time to come, but you will make the acquaint- ance of this strange person in about four or five weeks and will find that soon after you two have the opportunity to make a little money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ONE TRICK A DAY
The Obcdicnt Ball

Most everyone knows of the trick where a ball is made to slide up and down string at will. and the apparatus can be purchased in store for a few pennies. But when the performer takes an orange and apparently free from preparation. threads a piece of whipcord through it with the aid of packing needle, and compels it to behave in the same manner. the trick assumes a new aspect.
 The principle of the trick is the same as the obedient ball but is slightly different in detail The fake" in this case consists of a little tin tube, an inch and three- quarters in length, tapering from three-eighths of an inch at it's base to One-eighth at its apex, and slightly bent in the center. This is threaded beforehand, and forced into the orange by pres sure as soon as the cord is threaded. The packing needle should be wide. about one eighth of an inch in diameter, while the cord is thin whip-cord.
 With this preparation the or- ange can be made to slide up and down and stop at the performers will, merely by increasing or de- creasing the tension on the string.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

become apostles of forest conserva- ton and develop that spirit until it is a statewide and nationwide one. Not until individual men and women learn to regard the beauty of nature and the service of nature will nature be treated right. There are fewer flower vandals in Birmingham because men and women have learned that community sentiment disapproves their acts. There will be forest con- servation when the same spirit at taches to preservation of the trees from which we fashion our homes and on whose preservation depends the economy of home building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

tration in which there Is more need of economic method than in education, because that involves the greatest amount of money, absorbs the greatest part of the taxes and becomes heavier burden every year. That is why the public demands clear insight into the needs and operations of the schools and that is why it will applaud every such businesslike economy as that re sulting from the repair of school desk! and books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS By FREDERICK HoUK LAW
s:axcn g. Pingrec


 IT you had gone through New England cotton mill some years ago, you might have seen slen- ly moving wheels. You might demned to remain at that work, or in some similar work. for the rest of his life. The boy was Hagen S. Pingree, who became the distinguished mayor of De- troit. Mich., and then governor of that state. What he did, any honest worker can hope to do; at least any honest and ambi- tious worker can hope to achieve some form of success. even if it be not so great. -
 Although Governor Pingree is so closely connected with the his tory of the state of Michigan, he was a 'Down-East Yankee" born in the rugged state of Maine on a rocky farm. It was only a small farm, and it produced chiefly rocks and pines. but the boy had to work hard to help support the family. In the cold New England winters he found the opportunity to go to the little district school. That was his school and college combined. As soon as he was old enough to leave home he found work in a cotton mill. After a time he secured a better position in a shoe factory, but left this to serve in the Civil war, He was captured by the Confed- crates and put in AndersonviIle prison. After some months he was exchanged and again took part in fighting until the close of the war.
 Soon after the war he went to Michigan and again worked mak- ing shoes. With the money that he had saved and with the help of a friend who joined him, he set up a factory of his own. His energy and skill brought him business: his little factory grew into a great factory and he be. came rich man. His business ability, and his interest in public affairs, led to his election as mayor of Detroit. His work as mayor was so effective that he was reelected again and again, and finally was made governor of Michigan. In all his public affairs he acted with such energy and with such personality that he became almost as well known throughout the United States as he was in Michigan. ir s.ii his work he showed the same high degree of courage that nc mad shown both as a boy in the ynt ton mill, and as so 1ier eH the battle field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ECONOMY IN SCHOOL EXPENSE

It is estimated by the purchasing agent of the city board of education that $100,000 have been saved in twelve months by having old school desks repaired and old school books rejuvenated. That is considerable item. It would pay the annual inter- est at five per cent. on $2,O00,O0O of bonds. It is substitute for the issu- ance of bonds to that amount. The saving is credit to the board and is potent suggestion of what may be ac- complished through constant attention to economies. The practice of one economy leads to another. Discovery of one leak discloses another. There is no department of the city admins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
LESS FOREST PILLACE

t While thousands of automobile par : ties went up and down the rural roads on Sunday and stopped for walk in the woods where the dogwood and ! honeysuckle were in full bloom, it was noticeable that scarcely a returning car was falsely decorated with the spells of the hedgerows and forests.
 Men and women have apparently
 ceased that senseless vandalage which , so often marred spring outings when
 dogwood trees were literally hacked to , pieces in kind of flower-pulling ; madness. Automobiles would be seen
 returning downward covered fore and t aft with foliage already dropping and to be thrown away as soon as the
 parties reached home.N
 ' It was senseless and even brutal because, although their lives are flower in the scale than humans, every. .one knows that trees bleed when the branches are torn away and that
 nature suffers. It was selfish because each denuded tree failed to delight the next hundreds passing that way
 while the marauders were already @ tired of their spells and were casting
 them aside. As we become educated
 to the service performed by our for
 est flowers we will arise also to ar
 appreciation of the service extended
 by the trees producing timber fol
 our homes and we will line up witl
 the advance guard of those who have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Robert Fulton

A woman of the fine old colo nial type, by whom the hardships of new country were borne with splendid courageous spirit and an infinitude of patience. was Mary Smith Fulton, mother of Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat. Mrs. Fulton was like the thousand of other women who lived and struggled through the earliest days of America. who had as much to do with the building of the country's foundation as did their husbands. She differed from many of her contemporaries in only one way. Like them, she was exceedingly accomplished in all the household arts. She was a splendid cook. she could weave was devoted to the welfare of the family. But unlike many of them. she had received the advantages of considerable education, and was thus enabled to do great deal more for her family than they could. She looked after not only their material and spiritual welfare. but their mental inn provement as well.
 For many years Mrs. Fulton was the only teacher her son had. She was wise and intelligent, and soon noted his leaning toward drawing and mathematical sub jects. To the greatest extent in her power she fostered this me- chanical leaning, and procured for him whatever books she could on the subject. The boy and the mother were drawn closer to- gther as time went on, and all because she recognized some em- oryo talent which awakened deeper interest, and he because of her perception in recognizing and helping his inclinations.
 As long as she lived they re- mained close friends. and when she died in 1799. it was on a farm which he had bought for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Not Easily Intimfdated nemooolis Tinesl

It has become the duty of Dr. Bowling of Birmingham to order the slaughter of another big lot of tubercular cattle. In view of his recent unpleasant experience. this would indicate that he is a man of unusual courage and not easily intimidated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Even the man who holds he is not his brothers keeper may be induced to help the anti-tuberculosis move from an individuality selfish stand point-that he is at least his own keeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
The Value of Benuty Huntsville Times)

Spring time in all it's glory is here-accompanied by the flushed cheeks, the radiant desire and de- iishtful ambition to make each home throughout the city more beautiful and attractive than the other. With such general and happy spirit there is no way to handicap community progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SMILES
Imagination at Work

(Emporia Gazette)
 An Emporia school nurse was telling a health story to a first grade class. Now what.", she asked in review of the story, was the name of the good fairy that was dressed all in white?" For moment the class was si- lent. then little colored boy an- swered hopefully, "Ku Klux?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

That Angora deputy who introduced in the assembly bill providing that all Turks aged twenty-five years must marry and that each couple must have child every three years, doubtless concluded that propagation is much more important just now than propa- ganda,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

While Paderewsky may earn more for himself from his music than from his patriotism, history has demon- strated that both are so closely asso- ciated in spirit as to be largely inter- dependent,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Had n Purpose

(Boston Transcript
 Ut is very annoying" he said to his wife when they returned from the bridge party; you asked what was trumps at least dozen times"
 "Yes, dear, I know" she ex- plained, but I really didn't have to. I did 1t to show I was taking an interest in the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

That eminent Paris portrait painter who declares that in his twenty-five years work he has never seen a good model nor really pretty woman, ap- pears almost as critical as the average French official when considering Ger man motives and promises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Delicate Distinction (Saya News)

Savannah News) Negro Rookie-"Td lahk to have a new pair of shoes, suh.." Sergeant-"Are your shoes worn out?"
 "Wohn out? Man. the bottoms of nah shoes are so thin An can step on a dime and tell whether its heads or tails."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
IN SPITE OF IT

5 Republican propaEandists are boasting that prosperity is return ing as result of the policies of the national administration. It would be- more accurate to say that prosperity Is returning in spite of the Administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Many people find it hard to recon cile the railroads persistent opposition to selling mileage books at a small re- duction with their offerings of much lower season, weekend and excursion rates. Does not the "more-you-bu cheaper-you- get-'em" theory find ap- plication in both cases?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Stands for Clean sport (Tuscaloosa News)

The great American game is now once more in full swing. The baseball fans are ready to make the welkin ring. Tusca- loosa stands for good, clean sport and is ready to aid and encour- age the game, for there is no cleaner or better sport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
May Help Another Way Gndianannlis Sfarl

That endless chain postal card presidential boom for Borah will do no harm and can not help boosting the postal receipts a little.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
BCf(Cf Than She S(GmB (Grand Rapids Press)

It is our settled conviction that any given bride has good deal more sense than the picture taken in her wedding veil indicates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
A New Kind

Scientists say that records show an average of no less than twelve earthquakes a day. Sort of con tinuous seismic shimmy. as it were.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Germany boasts of at least one good institutions noiseless milk truck. In some parts of this country you can almost hear 'em pouring wa ter in as the chauffeurs whisk along
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Press dispatches indicate the ques- tion of Clara Phillips whereabouts is becoming secondary to that of who tudner her loose and why.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Sugar seems to be on the ascent in inverse ratio with the descent in the political prospects of some aspirants for reelection who helped to create the trouble,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

To teject the League of Nations and accept the world court, is like de- nying any relation between the apple and the tree that bore it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Literal Honesty Houston Post)

The Housek ordered three pounds of mixed nuts and you sent me all walnuts.
 The Honest Grocery Clerk Those were mixed, lady; some good and some warmy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
The Fafrest Yet Huntsville NeWs)

Bilbo says he is stiIl candi- date for governor in Mississippi. though in jail, and promises that he won't say a word about his sentence during his campaign speaking after he gets out. That's the fairest promise Theodore has made in many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

The Kimberly hen that was carried forty feet by windstorm without leaving her nest was apparently set in her purpose to render public service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Just m Example

As an example of the truism that some things have no basis in fact, look at the opinion some candidates for political office have of themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Wants 1t at Home (Franklin County TimeS.l

The loss to Russellville in tho sale of gasoline and oil during a year on account of the Sunday closing law would amount to many thousands of dollars. The city needs this money and the people will get the gasoline and oil, so why not let them get it in Russellville. Keep the money at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
THE PARAGRAPHERS
What Could She Expect

Moscow complains because of it's thousands of child bandits and infant criminals. But what did Moscow expect after having sys- tematically destroyed family ties?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Wisdom consists largely in knowing ones limitations and having enough self-control to stay inside them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
should Be Succcss

Louisville Courier JournaD
 A sign in a shop window reads: Umbrellas Recovered" This ought to be a thriving business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Lost Her Chance

Washington PosO
 The D. A. R. delegate who told her age on the platform will never be decorated by her sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Just Think of It

If all the men believed that Ohio professor who says that only modest, shy girls make good wives there would be an alarm ing increase in the number of old maids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

With oil as one of the chief issues in the latest peace treaty, it is earnestly hoped it will be entirely precluded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SweetNr and Brighter


 The charming little annual. known as the Alabama Bird Day Book. has been sent out from Montgomery: and 1t carries tho usual beautiful poems and stories on game conservation in the state. In 1t is announced the program and date for Bird Day. this year; which is on April 27. The schools of the state are all expected to recognize this occasion and for their aid and guidance programs are suggested in the book. The custom Is a very beautiful one, and not only the te1chers and schools, but every citizen of the state should give tho day his confederation, aid thus a'' u~'ts ip tas tae sa7 or to mskA Alabama s swsstet and brighter place to Ike fct ttf niyds and game, As welt as tn people who compose it's c.tizensEiD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
That Little "If" Again

If wishes were motor cars gas- oline would go up a million per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Why Not Pull Together

VTuscumbia Alabamian- -Dlspatch) Muscle Shoals is the most thor oughly advertised place in the country today and the name Mus cle Shoals is worth millions whether Henry Ford gets posses sion of the government proper ties or not. So why not every one pull together and reach some decision as to consolidation?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Hope Eternal (Iife)

Mrs. Newlyw ed-I want a shirt for my husband.
 Clerk-Is he a big man?
 No. he's just bookkeeper now, but he's going to be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Pecan and Hickory (Dothan Eagle)

The pecan and its half-brothes, the hickory. are two trees that are rarely ever affected by late cold weather. They usually don't bud out till spring has arrived, along with the fig. so we are sur prised at the Albany Herald's ar ticle: Pecan growers report that none of the varieties of spring weather have had the ef- feet of hurting 1923 crop pros poets. though it is much too carly for crop forecasts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Pretty Nearly So

Cleveland Plain Dealer) Statistics show that there Is
 now one telephone for every eight people in America; and the expe- rience shows that all eight are usually trying to use it at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Working for Park

the glory of the out-of-doors can be more fully realized and en- joyed, the, need for city park, recreational ground for young and old, resting place and a retreat in the afternoons and evenings, becomes more appa- rent. A city park. with band stand, would prove a wonderful pleasure to all of the people. and especially to those who have no automobiles and who therefore are prevented from. getting out in the evenings into the country, or to enjoy the fine streets the city is providing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

from any use in the overhauling of war machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, postoffice as second-class matter under act or congress- March 6. 1873.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Why just think, the state can make almost thirty cents day each by sell ing men into bondar'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Alabama is not that way. She stands by her man-drivers, because there's money in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Another Victim This is the maid of Spotless Town But she has lost her old renown. Her pots and pans. no longer glow, For she has bought a radio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Checker Game in Wilmette May Prove Fatal" How come there is no law against checkers? The reformers evidently have overlooked bet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

They say Florida is going to abol ish the county convict lease system How come? Has somebody beel complaining?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

The department of justice is on the trail, and the culprits who have been sticking their fingers in the sugar bowl may be slapped on their collec- tive wrist if they don't watch out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

Texas child shot his father because the said father ordered him to go to school. In some cases it is not neces- sary to teach the young idea to shoot.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
DELTA woMAN's CLUB
MET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

An unusual program was presented
at the meeting OF the Delta Woman's
Club Wednesday in Japanese Tea.
This was the meeting which had been
postponed from April 18th. The Com
munity Rooms were attractively dec
grated in Japanese lanterns and para
soils and blossoms from fruit trees.
Mrs w. A. Day, vice-president. pre-
sided. owing to the illness Of Mrs. H.
]. Baird. president.
On account OF the Federation meet.
ing to be held at Hotchkiss next
Wednesday and Thursday. the meet
ing scheduled for that day was on
motion postponed until May 9th.
A reading by Rosy Myaeda; a paper
by Mrs IT. u. Tyler on "The Japan
ese problem on the Pacific Coast; a
Japanese Garden dance by grade girls
directed by Mrs. Charles f. Smith
Miss Isabel Benson and Mrs. ]. j.
Deck, and Japanese Dance from
THE Toy Shop" by four high school
girls, directed by Mrs. Frank Wilkin
son and Mrs. Deck, made up the pro
gram. All Of the young ladies and
girls taking part in the program were
in Japanese costume. There were
number OF guests and all regaled
themselves with tea and cakes at the
close OF the meeting.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
DIST. FEDERATION WoMEN'S
CLUBS AT HOTcHkISS

The club ladies' of Hotchkiss and
vicinity have invited the Federation
to hold its sixth annual convention at
that place this year. This is the
Northwest District OF the Colorado
Federation and includes all Federat-
ed clubs OF the Western lope. in this
vicinity.
Sessions will open Tuesday. April
oath and will continue until Thurs
day evening. A very interesting pro.
gram has been arranged and each
hour will be crowded full of matters
important to club ladies. The regis,
tration committee will be in session
from 400 O'Clock to $50 p. m. Tues.
day at the NJ. E. Church for the pur.
pose of registering delegates. Clubs
are requested to notify Mrs. Gordon
Stoneburner. Hotchkiss, how many
will be present from their clubs
This is big task for the Hotchkiss
ladies and a very commendable one
and all club members who can posi-
bly, go. whether delegates or not, are
urged to do so. A royal time is in
store for you.
The Delta independent., 1923-04-20
BOWIE MAN DRAGGED
TO DEATH BY HORSE

James Sandifer Of Bowie met al
most instant death on the streets Of
Paonia Wednesday morning when he
started to mount his horse and the
animal became frightened. Mr.. Sand
ifer was thrown off, mis- foot caught
in the stirrup and he was dragged for
about two and one half blocks, the
horses hoofs striking him time and
again. He was picked up unconscious
and carried to a physician's office
where he died within a few minutes.
Mr.. Sandifer was about sixty years
old and leaves a family at Bowie,
also two brothers in Paonia. Funeral
services will be held this morning
from the Community Church at 11:00
o'clock and interment will be at Cedar
Hill cemetery.