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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
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For sixty-two years tho post office department. according to the postmaster general, Harry s. New, has carried on its books a debit of $s7,277.08 charged against four Southern cities--New Orleans, Savannah, Galveston and Little Rock.
 Congress some day, possibly, will charge those obligations to profit and loss. Otherwise, they will be carried on the books in- definitely.
 A remarkable part of the story is that not until recently could anyone be found able to explain the existence of the debts. Every time balance has been struck in all those years, and every time a postmaster general has issued his annual report, these debts have of necessity been taken into con- sideration so that the books could be balanced.
 Mir. News curiosity was aroused. He asked questions. It developed that no one in the department was able to explain how the debts came into existence. And yet every clerk was aware that the situation existed, and that it was referred to at least half a dozen times a year.
 Finally, however, MT. New as- certained the facts. In 1861, he learned. Confederate forces took possession of federal postal funds at the New Orleans sub-treasury to tho amount of s31,16444; and of postal funds In United States amount of S5,S23.5O; at Savannah to the amount of $205.76. and at Galveston to the amount of $S3.36.
 In view of the fact that the debts resulted from war, it will cause surprise that they are so small. Just why federal postal receipts in every postoffice south of the Mason-Dixon line were not confiscated, appears & mystery. The United States was more care ful, following its declaration of war against Germany, than the Confederate States were when they exercised their constitutional right of withdrawing from the Union.
 As late as 1912, 1t was demon strated that some men won't be persuaded that the Civil War Is over and the South again a part of the country. In that year leg islation was proposed providing for the wiping from the books of the debts of the four cities men, toned. But an amendment was attached resulting in the keeping open of the books so that the money involved could be received in the event 1t was ever offered Of course the amendment nullified the legislation.
 The offering of that amendment was a splendid example of Yankee frugality and scrupulosity In mat ters of finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Talking It Over

We do not know how much cotton will be grown in Coving- ton county. but we will wager dollars to doughnuts that the far mers who stay on the job and fight the grass and the boil wee wills, will harvest more of the staple than those who are going into town to find out what peo- pie who know nothing about the crops are having to say about the crop outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Worth Thinking over

NDUlIIdH EdBItI
 The courts of Jefferson county are showing the way out. There will be no more convicts if the courts fail to convict. and pos sibly those courts have discovered a method of their own to do away with prisons and prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

No small percentage of the boasted economies and surplusses in govern ment operations appears to have been figured out from political campaign point of view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

With municipalities scrubbing up, the bar getting rid of "ambulance chasers," and labor organizations driving out communists, it looks as if there were going to be a healthy cleanup all around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

It appears from various movements towards the reduction of building costs that good many people and in terests identified with the building industry are beginning to see the handwriting on the walls they are building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Doubtless those four young ladies who travelled twelve thousand miles to attend marriage in London were trained down to the point where they could keep step with the wedding march
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
10 FAVORITE BOOKS
(As chosen by Clarence F. MuI-
 fOrG)

fOrd) Hamlet. Intellectual Development of Ed rope CDraper). Synthetic Philosophy. French Revolution. History of European Morals Necky).
 Rubiayat. Les Miserables. New Knowledge (Duncan). Essays (Spencer). Outline of History. Copyright. 1923. in United States and Great Britain for The Age-Herald by the North American Newspaper Alliance. All rights resirved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
Investing in Oneself

Union Springs Herald)
 Our schools will cease to be free unless we keep them free. Education and religion are two vital forces that have been kept free since pioneer days. We want education for the masses, not for the classes. We want no favored few. We desire a favored multi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Birmingham victims of suit-club scheme may get some satisfaction in seeing that "the punishment fits the crime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

In view of the thousands of immi- grants headed for America to take advantage of the new quota, it ap- pears that the melting-pot will have double duty during the heated term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Dallas, Texas, "jellybeans" are re. ported to have adopted a hoseless style. It is not new. A Kansas poli- tician introduced it years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

In the North and West strikes and heat waves have been making things bit warm, while in the South all is cool and serene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

It will have to be determined later whether any of the trails the presi- dential party is blazing will lead to the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Ellis Island officials and employe. will probably earn their salaries fol a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

While strenuously in quest of po- litical issues, the G. o. P. seems in a fair way to develop one at Tuskegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

A question under consideration is for how large fleet the ship of state may have to act as the flagship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

better results than the straight out penalty plan. The point raised is at least worth thinking about.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

It seems that England and France are up in the air now over which will be up in the air the most in the future,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

The president bearded the lion in his den; but no lusty roars have been heard from Senator Borah as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

This is the season when the ice mans popularity has been k=Awn to melt rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
THE AGE-HERALD

,ntered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-elass matter under act or congress- March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
NEWS BUREAUS

NEDERIoK L THOMPSON. .... President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

The offering of that amendment was a splendid example of Yankee frugality and scrupulosity In mat ters of finance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
AT the Ledge House and Cabins

Mr.. and Mrs Harold d. Walters of
New York City who are spending their
honeymoon at Ledge House and Cab
ms, Dead River were very much pleas
cd as well as surprised on looking
out this cabin window on Monday
morning to see a very large bull
moose feeding directly in front of the
cabin.
Mr.. Walters dressed hurriedly and
taking his camera went out and walk
ed up as near as he dared to and
snapped a picture. Mr.. Walters said
that if he did not get a good picture
it is not because the moose moved as
he did not seem to be the least might
afraid and took his time in leaving
John Buckley, manager of the
Ledge House and Cabins said it is
getting to be a very common thing
lately to see a moose. Either they
are getting quite numerous or it may
be the same that makes his appear
ance often about the Ledge House
Possibly it is the same moose we had
in our barn yard last fall said Mr..
Buckley.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Eight Hundred Men Peellng Poplar

Forrest II. Colby, superintendent of
the woodland division of the S. d.
Warren Co. has over eight hundred
men in different sections of the state
pee'ing poplar, spruce and -ir pulp
wood About one-half of this num-
Der of men are in the Kennebec diyi-
sion under the direction of W. w.
Durgin, superintendent of the district.
Labor is hard to get and permission
has been obtained from the Canadian
government TO hire men from the pro-
yinees, whore it is hoped five hundred
more men can be secured. Frank
Rowe who has a crew peeling at Smith
Pond. Brighton, reports the past cold,
rainy week a bad one for the work.
Joseph Iapoint and his wife are cook
ing for this crew. A few weeks ago,
Mr.. Lapoint broke his leg while split
ting wood. He is now able to get
about on clutches.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Make Lakewood Park Your Park

Manager SWEET of Lakewood is
sending an invitation to the citizens
of Watorville to make Lakewood Park,
their park, as it is being developed to
be the playground of Central Maine
Mr.. SWEET says in his invitation:
DO you realize that you can now
attend Lakewood Theatre and return
to your home as early and as com
Portable as YOU would in the City and
that you can see the same actors and
the same plays that you would at the
finest Broadway producton-for one
third of the expense.
The theatre opens next week with
"Three Wise Fools" by a capable New
York cast. I'm the twenty odd
seasons Of its existence never has
such competent aggregation of stars
been assembled TO seek the approval
of theatre lovers. Real Broadway
artists they are and to prove it we are
giving you a ticket good for any
performance during the first week of
this gala season.
Every Tuesday and Friday Nights
a dance is held in the theatre after the
play. Every Sunday afternoon and
usually Sunday evenings a band con-
cert. Every day and evening, good
fishing. canoeing. tennis. playground
for the children. tea room, all to help
make your visit to Lakewood, so rich
ly endowed by Nature, most enjoy
able outing.
SO come on up the good State road
some night next week to Lakewood,
on the shores of Lake Wesserunsett,
five miles beyond Skowhegan. You'll
find that Names foremost amusement
park is decidedly to your liking.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

eel Post, c. o. D., in gallon cans, 1t
is guaranteed full weight and abso-
lutely pure. Send for trial order.
The management wishes to thank
it's many friends for their past patron
age and solicit a continuance of the
same. Those who have never been
their patrons are asked to give them
a trial with full confidence that they
will hereafter be numbered among
their regular customers and guests.
The proprietor of this camp is Dion
o. Blackwell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
Md Fishing Camp for Well
Nigh Half Century

old friend Julian K. Viles,'
Fred Kelley i'm The Nations
8s has for nearly forty years
conducting a fishing camp In
ilds of Maine-the only one |
heard of where they guarantee
kaing. II you don't catch all
Bckled trout you want, on the
Ne is no charge for your board.
nlly, Vlles has attracted guests
remote parts of the country.
must have picked up a lot OF
aation from talking to all these
business men who have come
taring forty years. 7 suggested
y old man Of past three score
an, as We sat before some blaz-
bp The trouble is he replied,
The ones who know most have
nst to say. They're busy just
questions and trying to see
!Asy can find out. The folks
DON'T know much-4they do all
|nhin. Many's the time some
Who didn't really have anything
losay has kept me up until |
drop tobacco juice In my eyes
ep awaken
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
/ n.un Trout taken In Adir0n'
daeks

lid nv Walter Scott
ui 1.ses and Supervisor Albert .F.
Ha ssht a German brown trout 'It
esusn' nineteen pounds while
|'' = Loon lake Saturday morn
=. has this season yielded
aAe trout since the ice went
la ,ss catch of Saturday out
!, ,as several pounds the larg-
E,bt this year. 40 hugh
|nsl ,s sdi of Loon lake and
|. " ssilful fishermen. They
! s ,seir skill Saturday when
., , .r snapped at their Ar
E y" and rushed away.
''ars' than half an hour there
'sI ! battle . royal that furnished 1,ll shed
.,men with some Oh Tue in ~,
soments of their lives. me re
!, fought strongly and wen
:. times it appeared during
4. nat the frail tackle would
y n did not permit itself
s.,,,ht near enough to the
b gated until it was eS-
Dut are rather more noted
! beauty than their lighting
INF in this case the trout
7 rood a fighter as it was easy
.,,s Scores viewed the trout
" and the men who captured
s,rcpd to hold a regular recep-
s.h is believed to be the larg-
rn trout taken in the Adiron-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

is fifteen miles of mountain trout
streams within one hours walk of
camp easily reached by trails on three
streams, ideal for fly fishing, the
swift water making the fish active
beyond belief Only fly fishing is al
lowed and 10 the limit for one day.
You may catch all you can, return
ing to the water all not needed for
food. The fishing season closes Oct
ober LIST. License $3.15; for sale at
camps.
This preserve, $4,000 acres. is a
mountainous, open hard. wood coun-
try, and is one of the best feeding
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

backward spring, with Its
) Of sunshine, and the predic-
some meteorological experts
anomaly cool summer is
Nv, is recalling the summer
\ Of 1916, which became known
,A,een hundred and froze to
Newspapers and diaries OF
ind offer testimony that New
and the north generally had
July and heavy frosts thru
|. July and August. In near
sdjons crops were total fail
n there was much privation
ering. The price of -four
n IS to 500 a barrel. Small
\ Vermont were covered with
IDLY. When the sun shone
as pale and gave out as scant
IN winter.
tas due. II is now commended, to
hum Of spots on the sun, less
/ radiation of heat. A similar
N has been noted this spring.
N there Is some comfort to be
lfom the fact that all scientists
agree on this point. DR..
hrys, professor of meteorolo-
|hysics In the weather bureau
hAIngton, holds that this cold
may merge into a hot mid
\. Let us devoutly hope events
re he is right; Failure of
lover any material territory
mean conditions approaching a
mine in addition to much dis
and cramping of industries.
|hls country is better prepared
J with a shortage Of home-rais-
Us than 1t was in 1915 a frosty
h would be little less than a ma
calamity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

phone and Western Union Telegraph.
open May 18th to November 18th.
Daily mail Address mail Round
Mountain, Me-, Nothing more requir-
In connection with the camp is one
of the largest and most np-to-date
maple sugar berths in the country.
The sap Is gathered and run through
galvanized iron pipes to the sap house
from the mountain side, where mo-
dern evaporation makes it into syrup
without being touched by hands dur
ing the process. 1t is shipped to all
parts of the United States by Par
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

fireplace comfortable chairs, and cur
tains to pull out and divide 1t into
rooms as wished.
Meals are servedtin a general din
ing room connecting with an assem-
bly, room with open fireplace and
Victor talking machine for the en-
tertainment of guests and the post
office and store where cards, candies,
fishing tackle, cartridges, moccasins
and socks. are for sale. The camps
are supplied with water from noun
tain spring located across the lake
and brought through galvanized iron
pines to the camps. 1t cannot be
given too much praise. The
kitchen is up-to-date and every at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
North Pond Casino, Smithfeid

Of the attractive resorts in
vas opened to the public, June
giving a free dance, but owing
weather. and roads only about
re able to attend. This new
= situated on the east side OF
POND, overlooking the water,
here is always a good sea
This fine new building Is
ga built up to date. 1t was
aiy decorated with red, white
Steamers and they all dane
the stars and stripes. which
Y the middle of the hall.
aoor and music were highly
y everybody. The manage
I'D be very glad to lst the
saliied in time as the FALL is
With tables and seats to ac-
'e any order or dance which
to hire the hall.
0slno is owned and run by
Npenter & Sons and will hold
very Tuesday and Saturday
Music will be furnished by
Naphone Orchestra.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

of deer or the boiler of bear
AS rule guests arc inclined to
bring too much equipment-ola
clothes are the rule. The following
is suggested: Soft felt hat, flannel
shirts, sweater or mackinaw coat, old
wooden pants. Ladies' should have
short skirts, and for the feet, moe
casins with broad soles and low heels
For fishing fly rods of to ounces
feather light reels, good fly lines, G
feet looped leaders and tapered for
dry nys, and good assortment of both
wet and dry fys, sizes S-10-12, land
ing net and fish basket.
The elevation of this spring fed
lake makes the water so cool, by US
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

grounds for deer, bear and partridge.
1t is well known fact that the large
bucks hang around the mountain tops.
Early in October any hunter who can
climb can get a good head early.
These camps have justly earned the
reputation of being one of the best
places in Maine to get big bucks. Tile
guides furnished here cannot be ex-
celled in the State as hunters. There
is an occasional moose and the chance
for bear is always good with plenty
of partridge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
ROUND MOUNTAIN LAKE CAMP IS A REAL
FOREST RETREAT IN NORTHERN MAINE
Midway between Rangeley and Moosehead Lakes
is Wild, Mountainous Part of State

A real forest retreat is located in
Northwestern Maine and has been
given the appelation of Round Noun
tain Lake Camps. 1t is midway be-
tween Rangeley and Moosehead Lakes
ten miles from Canada, thirty-seven
miles from Rangeley in the widest
and most mountainous part of the
state, and the lake is called by every
one who visits it one of the most
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

supplied in season. Guests can
have their trout cooked to order every
meal. These camps are not patroniz-
ed wholly by fishermen and hunters;
there is an increasing number every
year who just come to loaf and rest
and enjoy log cabin and forest life
before their own fireplace and with
in their own camp. There are also
boating and bathing, croquet or
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14
The Porter Lake House

The Porter Lake House, with tea
room, will open for the season July l
for accommodation of exclusive par
ties, also several camps will be avail
able for, families desiring them. Por-
ter Lake House is most charmingly
situated one mile from New Vineyard
Village. The scenery is not to be sur
passed and with the state road to
the door will afford an unusual OPP
portunity to the lovers of nature To
enjoy another of Names most beau
tiful spots.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

ROUND MOUNTAIN LAKE CAMPS
December LIST. License IS; for sale
at camp.
Every guest is expected to aid in
the protection of the forest from fire
that this beautiful spot may be pre-
served for generations to come. A
cigar or cigarette stub or lighted
match carelessly thrown away is dan
gerous. Put out small fires or re-
port TO camp.
How to reach camps; Take pre-
ferred route to Portland Me; Maine
Central r. r. to Rangeley via Rum
ford, or Bigelow via Pennington. See
latest time tables The Camp auto
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

ROUND MOUNTAIN LAKE
mobiles Wit meet parties at either
place on notice and take them direct
to camp. Parties coming with their
own automobiles should leave them
at Eustis or Stratton and have the
camp automobile bring them in. Fare
So to Eustis, Sc to Rangeley, each
way; trunks extra, suit cases free.
Rates are Sc per day, $2S to $35 per
week, according to number and time
of season. Book as early as pos
sible. Rangeley boats and canoes,
rs cents per day, $3.50 per week.
Connection with long distance tele-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

sing both dry and wet hys anyone
can get trout every day, even in July
and August, and in the evening they
average 3-4 lb. and run up to 3 lbs.
There is also Blanchard Pond and
Snow Mt. Pond, each about one hours
walk, where good fishing is to be had
for large trout, 2 e 3 lbs. There
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

Ben Ames Williams at Pierce Pond
Ben Ames Williams. noted writer, is
spending several days with party of
friends at Pierce Pond camps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-14

eelt- Reporter, s1.50 q year
The Winslow mail., 1923-11-02
LEGION HAS GREAT GROWTH
Posts of Veterans Organization IN
Seventeen Foreign Countries;
New York Leads In U. S.

The sun never sets upon the Amer
lean Legion. Veterans Of the World
war, scattered to the four corners Of
the world, have joined other comrades
in forming posts of the veterans asso-
citation. The anBual report of the
Legion's national treasurer shows that
the Legion has chartered posts in
seventeen foreign countries and in
five territorial possessions of the
United States, In addition to the 48
states and District of Columbia.
The Mexico department leads all
foreign countries in membership
Posts have been established in the
following nations: Argentine, Brazil,
British Isles, Canada, Chile, China,
Cuba, France, Germany, Guatemala,
India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New
Zealand. Poland and Turkey as well
as in the territorial possessions Of
Alaska, Canal Zone, Hawaii, Philip
pine islands and Porto Rico.
New York is the largest home de-
partment of the Legion. It's 57,4l7
members gives that state representa-
ton of SO delegates to the national
convention, Illinois, Pennsylvania,
Iowa and Ohio following in relative
order.