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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
HARDING'S APPEAL TO FARMER

Each speech that President Harding makes on his Swing adds to the political significance which the public attaches to his tour and his ut terances en route. The president him. self expressed the desire that this tour have as its primary purpose the acqui- sition of first-hand information about the conditions, needs and possibilities of the Alaskan territory and of the people in the West and Central West The tour was heralded in advance from
 Washington as "get-acquainted" project between the government and the people; but politics entered into the affair before the presidential train left the station
 The presidents address at Hutchin- son, Kansas, the heart of the wheat growing region and distinctively ag- riculturel section, will be interpreted as an appeal for support of the Repub- lican ticket in the forthcoming cleo tion, whatever may have been the purpose of the speaker. The farmers in the West and Central West have shown unmistakable signs of discon- tent of late, and there have been evidences not only of tendency to repudiate and desert the Republican party, but of a growing radicalism with its attendant dangers. It was ap- parent to Republican leaders that something was needed to placate and hold in line this large and influential element, especially on the approach of presidential election. Hence the presidents address which appears to have been built around such a pur- pose. The claim of big things done for the farmer and his interests by the administration, especially through the enlargement of agricultural cred its, and the great service rendered the farmer by the government whereby his condition has been markedly im- proved in meeting obligations and re- ceiving fair prices for his products, could hardly have been presented in a more direct bid for support in the election. Whatever the administration may have accomplished in this respect under pressure from the agricultural interests following the Republican party's habit of over looking, neglecting or minimizing the farmers importance and merits, there is reason to believe the thoughtful farmer will associate it more with political expediency than with any permanent purpose and policy to ad- vance the agricultural interests of the country.
 What effect the sweeping claims for achievements In the farmers behalf may have, remains to be seen. It Is plain, however, that underlying the presidents address is clear-cut real izaticn by Republican leaders that the party needs not only conciliation with in its ranks, but material support from large independent and wavering groups and interests to offset, if pos sible, the effects of an administration record widely regarded as lacking in achievement. Farmers as ar ule think along independent lines, and are practical in their politics. Those of the West and Central West have an opportunity to analyze the message from the administration with a view of determining how much of it squares with the record in the past, and how much grew out of a recognized need for conciliation and for the removal of rising tide of insurgency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
SMOKE TESTS MADE
(Columbia Record)


 Pittsburg. the smoky city, has an extraordinarly low tubercu- losis death rate. This led Dr. William P. Nolan to study the re- lation between smoke, (carbon dust) and health of the lungs. The result is Dr. Nolan's new method of combating tuberculo- sis by inhaling pure carbon and calcium.
 On the other hand, Pittsburg has the highest pneumonia rate of the large American cities. Smoke seems to check one lung malady and encourage another. If the system misses us with its right, 1t swings its left. The solution of city problems Is to get out of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Best Thing for the State

Abolition of the convict lease system is the best thing for the state; for. as we see it, in addition to punishing criminals we should set about to reform them. Clear, isn't it, that it is wrong to turn . criminal back on organized so- ciety in as bad or worse condition than at the time he starts his prison confinement? Certainly so. Therefore. the wholesome ar gument in favor of taking the convicts out of the mines and lumber camps in favor of tho farms, good roads and other uses to which the state can put them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
TOUGH LUCK

He saw her sitting in a dark corner and knew that his chance had come.
 Noiselessly he stole up behind her and gave her & kiss. How dare your" she cried. T beg your pardon" he bluffed. Why, I thought you were my sister," She came out into the light. You silly idiot" shA Rixxlsd- T am. !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

Leaders in the G. o. P. are having a hard time getting together on what kind of world court they can ac- cept, and still harder one separat- ing entirely the court from the league either in purpose or application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
THE PARAGRAPHERS
A Tempting Invitation
 (HOuSton POStl

Memphis Is the latest contender for the democratic convention. and Memphis is good old river town with no tempting three-mile limit in the vicinity and no prowling wolves of Wall Street to play upon the lambs of an innocent and im- perishable democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
A Case of Necessity

NVaiA 0VICct JouInAlJ A banker with wide experience In pulling firms out of the diff culties into which the late defla- tion had brought them, says that his best aid was a certain story. Whenever he said a thing must be done and the owners of the crippled business said they couldn't do it-which happened often-the banker would tell the following story:
 "A man was telling his son a bedtime story about an alligator. It was creeping up behind a tur- tie, with it's mouth wide open. Finally 1t was within reach, but just as it's great jaws were snap ping shut the turtle made a spring. ran up tree and escaped.
 Why. father" said the boy, "how could turtle climb a tree?"
 By gosh." replied the father, The had to-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
SMILES
Unanswerable

(Philadelphia Ledger)
 "It Is most irritating" says a young man Of usually patient dis position. ito have a friend domi- neer over one"
 Who has been doing that?" asked some one.
 My roommate. He borrowed my evening clothes"
 "Indeed"
 "Oh, didn't mind 1t especially, but when he asked for my um- brella, told him I might need it myself. But he got 1t just the same"
 Howl"
 By simply standing on his dig nity and saying. All right; have your own way. They're your clothes that I'm trying to prevent from getting wet. not mine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

In several colleges rows are brew ing over just how far liberal educa- tion can be carried without becoming radical. It appears that so-called pro- gressivism has clear-cut educational limit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Obedience to Law (Gadsden Times-News)

That there are too many laws in this country there can be no question, but as they have been enacted by constituted authority they should be obeyed and where not obeyed they should be en- forced. Law obedience by those whose desire is to do the right thing will make it easier to en- force the law among those who willfully violate it. There are many pleas for more rigid en- forcement of the law. How much better it would be if we could in duce law obedience rather than law enforcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Can Now Settle Down (Na shvi11A RqDDerl

Mayor Hylan of New York called Comptroller Craig a liar and MT. Craig returned the charge with some embroidery. Now that they have established their. respective identies maybe they'll settle down and attend to business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
10 FAVORITE BOOKS
GAS Chosen By Captain Achmed
 Abdu1lah)

Pencil Speakings From Pe- king" "On a Chinese Screen" "The Works of Lii Po." Memoirs of a Turkish States man."
 Alien Souls"
 My Campaign"
 Les Don Juanes."
 Les Hommes Nouveaux." Les Glas."
 "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Copyright. 1923. in United States and Great Britain for The Age-Herald by the North American Newspaper Alliance. All rights reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

Unexpectedly finding herself on the same ship with her wealthy hus- band, a would-be divorcee cancelled her suit by radio. It seems that a smooth sea voyage under moonlit skies helps to suppress matrimonial squalls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
The Indications

(Memphis Commercial Appeal)
 The sale by President Harding of his newspaper, the Marion Star. indicates that the president will retire to the seclusion of his new farm after March 1, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

It seems that Birmingham golfers can not only talk the game glibly, but they can hit the ball as we'll as the next one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
A Chance For Them (Indianapolis Newsl

The federal prohibition agents working in New York state ought to be able to get in little over time from now on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Enloxfng Ifinself

IkanSaS Clty Staf1
 MT. Trotzky calls upon Rus sia to reply to the recent British ultimatum by building a new air fleet. But probably Trotzky's pur- pose will be served just as well by merely talking about building 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
The Point of View

(Tampa Tribune) Jack Dempsey Is having a hard time keeping "undesirables" out of his training quarters. Of course, no one had the right to keep Jack himself out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Thoroughly Modern

(San Francisco Examiner)
 Landlord (pleasinEly. at door way): Well, how do you like yoyr new quarters?"
 Tenant (gazins sadly around): T should hardly call them quar- ters. Why not say eighths?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
STRATEGY
# the Day Filmsl

(TopicS Of the Day F1Ims)
 Jaspers: How did you get your garden dug so quickly?"
 Bubbs: T told my son he could stay home from school and go fishing if he dug for bait worms in the garden"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Derivation

Derivation Four golfers Blistering in the sun; Plenty of shade, A But they scorn it.
  The word "golf"
 Is derived from The old Saxon noun, "Goof." Jason. "Shots Peril Promenaders in Alt lantic City Rum Battle" Meaning rifle shots, which are al- most as perilious as shots of hooch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

within the three-mile limit, most of the excitement apparently comes from those who are deeply concerned as to what becomes of all that booze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

A cleaned and screened city is healthy and happy city. It is good business for the public to keep this in mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Cows should He Tested
(Tuscaloosa NeWsl-

(Tuscaloosa News)
 Tuberculosis is practically the only disease that is common to man and to cows, but the danger of transmission from cows to man of this disease is great. Tuber- cular tests of cows should be made, because a COW may appear to be perfectly healthy and yet be dangerously tubercular. This test would be one more point in securing a good grade for milk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Some Good Advice

(Ozark Southern Star)
 Autoist, make safety first your motto. Paste it on your wind shield and know that it means: Keep within the speed limit in the city. Keep your car under control and an alert and watchful eye always. Sound signal horn at all street intersections, and in turning all corners give hand signal for every turn" Let no little mound in the city of the dead be the monument of your carelessness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Concerning the Sun

Concernln8 the Suh The sun that paints the pearly dawn And glides the evening sky, The sun that makes the velvet lawn A pleasure to the eye, The sun that makes the roses blow
 In all their glad array And causes golden grain to grow
 And warns the new mown hay, The sun that makes the asters bloom Beside the cottage door, The sun that sparkles in the spume Along the rockbound shore, The sun that smiles in forest aisles . And glows like golden wine, That same old sun, the son-of-a-gun, Makes blisters on my spine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
REASONABLE NOTE
(Atchison Globe)

(AtchIsoN GIObe) We're at that stage of the pic- mic season when potato chips are more in, evidence thea snyipr chicken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

It appears that law with teeth in it properly applied to "Wail" street would supply an increasing need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

It may be true that "time will tell" but nothing like all it knows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
A Great Asset

There are greater possibilities in one little freckle-faced boy than there are in a great mineral deposit or in hundreds of acres of land. These possibilities are brought out through development. Are we paying as much attention to the development of the boy as we are to material resources?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. posSot1ice as second-class matter under act or congress March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

Neither American nor British off cials seem to be especially disturbed over the breaking of seals on !i1uor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Must Have It
(Sheffield Standard)

Sheffield Standard)
 We want Ford to get Muscle Shoals and develop the Muscle Shoals district and Alabama. That's what we have fought for and that is what we must have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Wants Zoning Measure

\rlOTenCe IlnGS)
 With this city facing what will probably be the greatest and most rapid development in history, Flor ence people should be thoroughly interested in the proposed zoning measure which will come before the legislature in July for atten- tion. The bill provides that a city may restrict the use of it's differ ent sections for certain purposes only. that places of business may be confined to certain limits, in- dustries to another. and so forth. With the adoption of the bill there would be broad possibilities for development of the city beau tiful. with protected residential districts, segregated factories and warehouses. and improved sani- tary conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

It was in the cool December
 When the gentle blizzards blew; Persons asked-do you remember 'Is it cold enough for you."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

The strawberry season around here is about over. When the delicious red things loomed in the markets most everybody enjoyed them. They were so palatable, too, that they recalled the observations of a religious old gentleman who declared that he SUD- posed that the "Lord could make something better than choice straw berries, but He never did do it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Seventecn-Year Locuuts
 lAnniSfon CfarN


 This is seventeen-year lccuat year, and while Alabama Is not in the itinerary of the visitors this year. it Is likely that a few stray members of that curious insect will visit this state and do some damage to young fruit trees and shrubbery. Georgia and Tennessee and number of the Central and Eastern states will have them in untold millions. These insects are now due to arrive in the states which will be afflicted with them this year. It Is said that they will do no damage to vegetables, but will greatly injure trees of all sorts. particularly young ones. by boring into them for the purpose of laying their eggs. After their visit they will disappear and VIII not return until 1s4o. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
Ika5ESe6OPCF |@BEAREP.

It is announced that new soprano has been added to the Avondale zoo program by the presentation of a peacock. The trouble about the pea cock is that he belongs to the list of birds that can't sing, but will. Like John Temple Graves jaybird, the peacock insists on demonstrating there is a difference between mu- sic and singing every time he tries.
 The school children are enjoying their vacations immensely. Later, they will have to scratch for meat and bread; but now they don't seem to mind scratching for ticks and chigres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

q see by the papers," writes Amos. "that there is a daylight saving law in Timbuktu, but suppose it is ren- dered necessary by the fact that Tim buktu is located on the Dark Conti- nent,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
ls It Possible7

Dear Torch Bearer: l went to see a film version of a popular novel the other night and found it almost as stupid as the novel itself.-J. R. K.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25
We Never Notice That Kind

We Never Notlce nat Aino
 Dear Torch Bearer: Have you ever noticed that the women who are most scared that some strange man will flirt with them are in the least danger of attracting one?-G. c. R.
 The life of the sea captain grows more intrickit. Wind and weather, time and tide, have become mere in- cidents to him. Nowadays when he steers his good ship toward these more or less ard shores his chief con- cern is to fathom the liquor capacity of his passengers. He must carry suf- ficient beverage to sustain his guests as far as the three-mile limit, but not one snifter beyond. Navigation has become fine art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

Our idea of waste of energy is for an up-to-date auto wrecking outfit to respond hurriedly to an urgent call for relief seven miles distant to fix a tire on flivver,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-25

sEDENcK l. THOMPSON. .... President
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
Entire 3 Story Building
sazed BY Fire EARLY
Today; Great Damage
MENACEMANYBUILDINcS

One of the greatest fires the history of this city resulted
in the destruction early this morning of the hreeoy brick lined
building Samuel Mande 1888 Maple street. the complete
Goodman Cohen factory the second and third
floors occupied the ground floor The dam
age estimated $30O000.
But for the fact that covered the tops OF buildings par
ticuary the vicinity the burning structure and the excellent
work emen the fire might have taken the entire central
part Buildings yards and streets for distance
around of the hreory structure today sreWn
with black embers the remains of sparks which blown
from the fire.
Like tale told story book fashion, the discovery of the fire
related Methner who reside the
Of their Oliver gas heater store credited with discovery of tbs
blaze after the lying awake in bed found impossible to
sumber again of sound the second floor which
resembled somewhat the running of mice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08

The husband awakened, listened to
the sound and was of a somewhat
different opinion. He went to the
rear of their section of the build
ing, peered out and saw smoke COM
ing from the rear of the St. Mich
aers Falcon Club, a door way and
the VI. SchwartZstein wholesale con-
fectionery establishment two doors
away.
Scantily clothed the wife ran to
the street and unacquainted with the
situation of the nearest fire alarm
box, went to the Central lunch wa
gon where police headquarters was
notified. Lieutenant William Cal
vim turned in an alarm for box 25 at
the Central railroad and Smith street
and Chauffeur Emil Koyen was
rushed to the scene with the patrol.
Upon the arrival Of the Protec-
ton Hook & Ladder. Lincoln Engine
and Eagle Hose & Chemical compa-
nies, the first five stores of the string
were afire, and in a short time the
entire structure was a mass OF
flames. The flames were visible for
many miles around.
Realizing the size of the fire and
surrounding conditions particularly
the Donneu lumber yard, Chief An
drew Anderson turned in the 3-S-S
call for the entire department, the
Mcclellan Engine. Washington Hoss,
Garfield and Liberty companies re-
spending.
While Fire Chief Anderson with
the assistance o. First Assistant
Chief John Campbell and Second As
sistant Chief William Langan direct
ed the fight on the fire, Sergeant
Frank Kasprzak and officers koyen,
Bernard Toolan, William KilmLrray,
Henry Zanzalari. Robert Harding,
Carl Monroe, Michael Fitzpatrick,
Charles Jorgenson. Louis Hansen.
Arthur Peterson, James Egan and
Marinus Ludwigson assisted the fire.
men and the residents and property
owners in every way possible.
The first officers on the scene on
orders of Sergeant Kasprzak notified
the occupants of the five houses
across the street from the burning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08

CITY FINANCE AND CANAL
BILLS NOW GO TO SENATE

The two assembly bills OF par
r!cC!a- interest and value to Perth
AZaboy, which passed the lower
House this week, Will go before
the senate next week, and Senator
Morgan f. Larson today spoke op-
ttmistically regarding their
chances Of becoming bills. These
bills are the city finance measure
of Assemblyman Thomas L. Han
son of this city, which provides a
method whereby the city can Sc
cure funds for grade crossing
elimination work, and the ship
canal bill of Assenblyman Harold
G. Hoffman of South Amboy, pro-
viding funds for the purchase of
the rights of way for the proposed
inland waterway, from Morgan to
Bordentown. Both Assemblymen
Hanson and Hoffman succeeded in
having their bills favorably acted
upon by the assembly and Senator
Larson will now endeavor to have
them pass the senate.
AS the legislature is scheduled
to adjourn next week, there was
some question as to the possibility
of the two bills coming up for a
vote. Senator Larson this morn
ing gave every assurance that both
bills would come up before the
senate early next week and he
saw no reason why both should
not pass. The bill of Assembly
man Hoffman is along similar
lines to that introduced by Sena-
tor Larsen in the upper House this
year, but it was later withdrawn,
as it called for an appropriation,
and all bills of this nature must
originate in the assembly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-08
Senate ArrdngeS Road
Probe; BurtOnRequeSts
Full lmVes estIgat1oM

TRENTON, Mar. 8:-Following
Majority Leader Stevens' declaration
after conference Monday night that
the old state highway board would
be investigated, to ascertain what
the workings of the old board were,
a resolution was passed in the senate
yesterday afternoon calling for the
investigation.
The resolution, which was a party
measure agreed on in a Republican
conference, was offered by Senat2
Majority Leader Stevens. The rules
were suspended twice and the res
luton taken up Immediately on third
reading, the vote being IL to 0.
Senator Stevens in speaking for
the resolution declared specifically
that the probe was to find out
transactions in the acquisition by the
old road board in the building of
bridges and the acquiring of ap-
proaches to such bridges"
Stevens reference particularly to
bridges was indicated to have been
dictated because of the suit which
Attorney General Thomas f. McCran
commenced last Tuesday against the
old road board and .he Donnell
Lumber Company, of Perth Amboy,
regarding the approach to the Perth
Amboy state highway bridge over the
Raritan river. The information filed
by the attorney general alleged that
the road board refused to condemn
the land, although it had the power