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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
THE PEOPLE ARE NOT FOOLED

In the statement of Governor Bran- don placing the blame for the present financial dilemma of Alabama upon the previous administration, and in the reply of MT. Kilby the people of this state have before them the choice between the analysis of a governor who has failed and the analysis of a governor who succeeded. There is no doubt in the mind of any reasonable man that the financial policy of Mr. Kilby was a triumphant success, nor that the financial course of MT. Bran don has been an unnecessary and in eXcusable failure. The average citizen wonders to what counsel MT. Brandon has delivered himself to have arrived at such an unprecedented and lament able pass in the management of the affairs of this commonwealth.
 It is fact that, during MT. Kilby's administration, there was total col lection of $49, ,698,476 and a total dis bursement of $47,656,048, leaving $2,O33, ,428 to be applied to payment of the floating and bonded debts. This record was made without any increase in tax rates, and in spite of the fact that all appropriations were greatly in- creased during the Kilby administra- ton. It is firmly believed that, were MT. Kilby in office today, the condl- ton of the treasury would be still better than in any of his four guber- material years.
 But under Governor Brandon what do we find? An admitted decline in tax valuations; no increase in appro- priations for public institutions in or der to take care of the states steadily growing responsibilities; a paralysis in the tax machinery that was so ably functioning at the time of his inau- guration, and a general dissatisfacti ,n among the citizens of the state wi5h respect to the entire conduct of the states affairs.
 How may this situation be remedied? The plan Is simple. It consists in reso- lutely and inexorably searching out the tax-dodgers, escaped taxes and illegal exemptions and making them pay up. It consists in enforcing the tax statutes of Alabama. That method was a success once; it would be success again, if determinedly applied. Gov ernor Brandon needs no legislation, no help from the legislature to bring this state back to it's proper income. He needs only to assign capable men to the duty of enforcing tax collections and to let them know that he is behind them to the limit. As long ls h. shirks this duty the states finances will con tinue to decline. The whole question is altogether up 70 Governor Brandon, and the people of Alabama all know it. The juggling of figures will not fool the thinking people of this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
ONE TRICK A DAY
The Obedient Watch

Borrow watch from any, person In the company and request all to stand around you. Hold the watch up to the ear of the first ins the circle, command 1t to "go,.' an.l. then ask his testimony to the fact. Remove it to the ear of the next, demand that 1t stop" ask If it obeyed, and so on throughout the circle.
 You must first take care, In bor- rowing the watch, that 1t is a good one. Conceal in your hand a piece or lodestone, or a small magnet which, as soon as you apply it to the watch, will occasion a suspen- sion of the movements, which a subsequent shaking and withdraw Ing of the magnet will restore.
 For this purpose keep the mag net in one hand and shift the watch alternately from one hand to the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
ICTDErETGHTS 7SE1 11:5,1 ANNATIONAG SF|
 . .CAPITAL. sAsl

The total number of motor ve- hicles registered in all of the states the first six months of 1928 was 13,o02,427 as against 12,23S.- 375 for the, entire year of 1922.
 This item Is included in an of- ficial statement of the American Automobile association.
 The total revenue from regis trations was $167,24O.9 O.937.76 for the first six months of 1923 as against S152,G47,S23.7 for the entire year 1922.
 In addition, the states collected from motorists ss.66e.174.O8 in taxes on gasoline the first six months of 1923.
 Inasmuch as an automobile is still essentially luxury, the above figures would belle the re- port that the country is without the blessing of prosperity.
 Prosperity, perhaps, is not gem eral. The Fordney -McCumber tariff act, 1t Is charged, takes care of its own. Howeyerg a bigger registra- ton of cars in six months this year than In twelve months last year, must be regarded as highly sig nificant of conditions.
 The treasury department. has au- thorized new designs for the s1, s6, S2o, $50 and s1o0 bills.
 A new design for the $2 de- nomination has not been author ized. The s2 bill eventually will pass out of circulation, and some day will draw premium, 1t is entirely probable.
 The superstitious hold the s2 bill unlucky. The man who Is not su- perstitious would prefer two s1 bills.
 The department wonders why the s2 bill Is unpopular. It says, s"It may possibly be due to the fact that two Is not an exact dl- visor of the next higher denomina- tion-in other words, 1t is not an actual change unit"
 Perhaps that Is the reason. But the man who carries a rabbits foot in his pocket could not be per- suaded that it Is.
 Another woman, with her new freedom, has discovered that this is 8 terrible country in which to live, that the United States has gone to the bowwows.
 Listen at Mary Lee Adams, vice president of the National Fedora ton of Uncle Sam's Voters: Dem agogues, selfish men and soulless corporations have grasped at power for personal ends. They have earned the reward of effort. Power has passed from our hands to theirs. We must regain that power which has been filched from the people,"
 Mrs. Adams calls on the women to vote and preserve the nation.
 Oh, well, there are so many demagogues. Mrs. Adams, that 1t doesn't really matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Will Support Undsx~.s&

One thing is certain in the Mus cle Shoals district, our people be- lieve in and will support Oscar Underwood for president. Not only because he has been of invaluable assistance to the growth of our communities. but also because we admire man." No one can doubt the sincerity of purpose. or of courage, of any man who tells them that were I president of the nited States I would see the South get it's full representation, and on the other hand I would also see that nothing is taken away from any other district to which 1t was justly entitled"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
New Homes Needed

(Scottsboro Progressive Age)
 We believe any man has the vision to invest in the building of some nice little homes for rent or for sale, will realize on the investment and at tho same time be performing a great public service. Our town cannot grow without moro homes. Let some public spirited men get to think ing about this and get busy. Let us take advantage of our first real opportunity in many years to build up the town and build it rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
The weevII a Blessing

NGauSden IlmeS-NeWSJ
 While individual farmers and many communities have been hard hit by the invasion of the boil weevil. theN pest has really been boon to the cotton growers inl general. It is estimated by thel Manufacturers Record that. the cotton farmers have profitVd tol the extent of several hundred mil-l lion dollars. Had it not been fos. the weevil the price of cotton would have been low because of the great acreage that the farmersi persist in planting. A big cropI would have meant low price. LessI acreage and more intensive war onl the weeyil in athex fields that are planted will mean a good price. more land for other crops as we'll as less trouble and work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
PEOPLES FORUM
Cotton Price in syIacausa

To the Editor of The Age Herald: :: I notice In your September Is is- sue an article from Wetumpka, Ala. stating that cotton was sell ing at near 2S cents; also that this was the highestprice given at any place in the country, or words to that effect. Just for your infor- nation, wish to advise that while cotton was bringing near 2S cents in Wetumpka. Ala, 1t was selling right along In Sylacauga. Ala, for 29 cents per pound. You might enlighten your Wetumpka corre- spondent along this line.
 G. c. MURCHISON,
 Cashier City National Bank.
 Sylacauga, Ala. Sept. fl, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Now that quarterly income taxes have been paid, it is in order to re- mind all who are financially embar rassed that it is time to begin say ing up for their Thanksgiving turkey, then for Christmas shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Up fin Farm Bureau Work

Nawrence County Times)
 Lawrence county stands well up in the list as regards Farm Blu reau work. It is understood that the local organization will soon employ an all-time man to look after detail work for the bureau and to assist members in shipping their cotton properly. Incident. ally, quite few members are be- ing added to the cotton association as the marketing season Ap- breaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Senator Willis announcement that he favors Coolidge as the next Re publican candidate suggests that per haps Ohio has retired from the race for the honor of mother of presidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Tax-dodgers in Alabar,o ,

Tax-dodgers in Alabama were prom ised a grand joy-ride, and they are taking it, says former Governor Kilby. The pity is that the taxpayers who are bearing their share of the public bur dens are paying the joy-riders' gas hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
NaNturally So
(Knoxville SentineD

(knONVlIIe SentlneIJ
 It's owner has had a dogs life insured for s10,000. There is no company at the present time that will insure anybody against lead- ing one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
THE PARAGRAPHERS
No Guarantee

IIampa IfIDuheJ
 President Coolidge has taken up horseback riding. But there is no guarantee that this will be the limit in Inclination to straddle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

The man who donated $2,50o,o00 to Greece to meet her indemnity to Italy is half-owner of Monte Carlo, and could take chance even on the avoid- ance of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

A problem in connection with Sen. ator Shoots proposed luxury tax is just what constitutes luxury in this country of millionaires, paupers and all the stages in between.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Best in the World

(Wilcox Progressive Era)
 Did you know that our town is the best town In the world to live in? And to die in? It is an old town;, few of its people are new corners, and it is, there fore, conservative-slow. if you please-but progressive in It's own careful, cost-counting way, The new business buildings, the new residences and the remodelling of old ones, all show Camden's spirit of progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Know by Experience
{ (Mobile News-Item)

N1uOUII6 NtWS-Item)
 It Is not surprising that Ameri- can veterans of the great war are enlisted in the cause of world court. These men know what war welter, and naturally feel an ob l1gation to support any proposal IS, having been Tn its mire and that aims to draw nations into closer accord which alone can make other wars less likely to come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Its Mind Made Up

IHouston PoSt)
 Birmingham showed under the Jitney by majority of nearly 5000. That town has made up its mind to have responsible and eff ficient Transportation service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

President Coolidge rises about 5:30 every morning. Perhaps his reason is that there's nobody up that early to have to talk to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
ALABAMA HUcKLEBERRY KING

(Headland .Farmer)
 Six hundred dollars an acre was the estimate of MT. Sapp, the huckleberry king of Crestview, as the income from his 11year old berry grove-his being the case leads to the question, why not a huckleberry bush in every back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
It Sometimes IIeIps
lWashington starl.

. IWaSn1nBlOH 1StdTJ
 The Greek government has been invited to make an Investigation of the Albanian frontier massacre. An investigation is often valuable in allowing all parties to a crisis a reasonable time to cool off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Cigar manufacturers complain that demand for their product is decreasing The approaching political campaigns will probably stimulate the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Some folks idea of being neighborly IS willingness to exercise another's lawn mower at frequent intervals when it is needed at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

with the hope that the latter may verify some of the formers observa- tions abroad which the public has been disposed to regard as models of lIpe dreams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
THE GRAND INCONsIsTENCY

Nobody approves of wars ter rible ways, yet scarcely a single month passes that some chemist does not claim a measure of praise for discovering new lethal gases!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

That second thoughts are best seems to have been conceded by everybody except Premier Mussolini.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Mexico is showing signs of abandon ing revolution as national industry and embarking in more profitable fields of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

What the average politician stands for depends largely on how much the voters will stand for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Those Able to Pay (Onelika Nawal

Owners of tax exempt securities are the ones most able to pay taxes, and yet they pay none. When will the people get action and make the wealthy pay on their wealth?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Russia to Come Mex

Now Mexico's recognized, IS soon as she yields the floor, Rus sia will ask for helping of the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

misunderstanding seems to have be- come a joke with nearly everybody but the targets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

It is estimated that the Dempsey Firpo fight cost over two millions of dollars. Any kind of war is expensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

There is something wholesome about a man who can heartily laugh at joke on himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Fine Place for Fruit
(Sylacauga Advance)

WY IstOdUBd AuVaHC6J
 If the fruit that Is consumed here was raised in the Sylacauga district it would mean much to our farmers. The lands around Sylacauga will produce as fine peaches as north Georgia or any other section. and the difference in temperature should assure us of more certain crop. Each farm in the Sylacauga district should have at least a five-acre orchard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

It would appear that Italy is bet ter collector than iquidator of debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

It is reported that Senator. Brook hart is eagerly awaiting the return from Europe of Senator LaFollet--s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Fragment

fragment It we might have the patience of the grass, The quiet gladness of the dreaming hill, Content to know that all the storms will pass And leave life lovely still. II we might just forget the driving rain, The dreary sky, remembering there flows From every grief joy to bloom again The rainbow and the rose.
 Tartar Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Right From the Feed Bag

Dear Torch Bearer; I know at least one man who wins on the horse races. He sells oats.-Bixbv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. post office as seconO class matter under act of Congress March 6. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Swat the Mothi

Swat the Mothl The sad tale of the moth And the flame Gets no sympathy From me. Lookit my Helen H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
What Is the Plural of Macaroni?

What Is the Plural of Macaroni? Is was in Cicero A light grocery =. And fruit store A little place ... Owned by an Italian =. And l was thirsty . And went in there For soda pop And l got it And asked for straw |. And he answered "Yes, we have no straws But we have macaronis" And he brought one out A wide, long one And broke it off To straw size And l drank my drink Through macaroni thank you -Balsam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

The Mystery of the Back Porch
 Dear Torch Bearer: Just saw an ad in the paper relative to vanishing cream. Is it anything like the cream that vanishes off my kitchen doorstep every morning?-D. R. S.
 Tt saddens me-" the golfer cried,
 "To walk amid autumnal scenes. The dead leaves flutter far and wide
 And clutter up the putting greens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

The new designs in paper money will be printed, as usual, in fast colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
NEWS BUREAUS

,REpERICK l. THOMPSON. .Presldent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
sTrRsCRIPTION RATES;

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Another athlete swims the English channel, showing that in some respects a human being is equal to sardine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

Summer vacationing," says cler- gyman, "is reaching the proportions of national sin."
 And we pay a national penance when the vacationers return and in- sist on showing us the snapshots they took.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
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 lTg ES .EE| AIDED
Superstition

Superstition Tn days of old the suns eclipse would
 make man kneel and pray. He feared the strange and mystic force
 that dimmed the light of day. With trembling heart he covered down
 upon his marrow bones And all the land re-echoed with his
 fearful, fearful groans. But now he does not tremble at the
 dar'kened daylight sky; He views the solar shadow with calm,
 untroubled eye; He looks on strange phenomena with
 cool, enlightened brain The voice of superstition now appeals
 to him in vain.
 But nothing makes him sadder Than to walk beneath ladder Or see big black tomcat pass his way Thirteen, that luckless number Destroys his nightly slumber And Friday is most unlucky day. Phoebus Apollo grumbled as he drove his chariot down the western sky.
 'Tt's helva note," he said. "Here am working seven days week every week in the year, and when I take off an hour for lunch they print it all over the front pagew
 Whereupon he turned Red. Reports from the coroner's office indicate that the hunting season has opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17

NEWS BUREAUS Washington. .50O Davidson Building State Capital Mont gomery .......... First National Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-17
Epitaph

He dragged his gun through a wire
 fence - And caused his family great expense.
 Ford Revealed as Collector of An tiques."
 And he is no slouch at collecting coins, either.
Washington Journal., 1923-02-16
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Washington Journal., 1923-02-16

Gin S6nerenoter.
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iprcdle i'd nit Serrn Meier iel6lt3
aommis: Hein, mcin Sr6ulein.
lber nit cinem iebr biibIden iuHeen
Serrn!
Washington Journal., 1923-02-16

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