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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
GET BEHIND vIADUcT PROGRAM

GET BEHIND VIADUCT PROGRAM
 The substitute measure known as
 the railroads bill" introduced in the
 legislature and providing that half
 the costs of viaducts, underpasses and
 similar improvements be borne by
 those communities advocating such
 means of protection, if enacted, would
 block viaduct construction, as is it's purpose. Such an unsound and un- just law would eliminate prospects for relief in smaller communities. The
 1911 law was piece of trick legisla- tion to nullify the 1907 statute, which required the railroads to construct viaducts, underpasses and other neces- sary protection against grade cross ings. As the situation stands the sen- ate committee on revision of laws has not only reversed the Brewer bill, which is intended to clarify existing conditions, but efforts are being made to nullify some of the provisions of the 1907 code concerning railroad pay ment for viaduct and underpass con struction.
 This is the status. The Brewer bill would put the burden of viaducts and underpasses on the railroads where it belongs. The substitute ''railroads bill' would require the people to meet half the cost for protection of their lives and material interests against constant menaces which they did not establish and for the maintenance of which they are not responsible. This is a day of highway construction everywhere to meet the public needs and convenience. The people pay for this, and they have a right to demand that these highways be free from deadly railroad crossings in return for valued franchises and privileges granted, not to speak of the large and constantly increasing ton mage provided.
 Members of the legislature are elect ed by the people to represent their in- terests and to safeguard their welfare, not to be the catspaw of railway attor- neys. The people are entitled to pro- tection regardless of it's cost. If they do not get it through their chosen rep resentatives under oath to perform that duty, they demand to know why their pressing needs are cast aside, and the selfish purposes of railroads are given preference. The bill to pro- vide adequate protection at the cost of those who established and maintain grade crossings menaces should be promptly enacted. There must be no quibbling or disregard of the peoples rights and of the public welfare. They are the major consid- eration. Patriotic and public-spirited citizens of Birmingham and Alabama should get behind the viaduct program, as set forth in the Brewer bill, and use every legitimate influence at their command to the end that it be carried out through the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Jefferson's Importance
Montgomery Times)

montgomery Tfmes)
 Jefferson county is now about one-siWth of the state in popdla- tion and in wealth, and 1t Is req sonable. to suppose that 1t would demand much time of the legisla- ture in making of laws for it's especial benefit, It has twice as many representatives as any other county in the state and when the next apportionment Is made, f ever, It will have a great many more, if population and property value is considered. We are all proud of the great county, how ever, and do not envy or grudge 1t any of the time and attention it may demand and receive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Up to the Citizen
(Gadsden Journall

NIddbuen JoufnaI)
 How often one hears men and women, in discussing tax law en- forcement, censure the officers and the courts! There are some crooked officers, to be sure. The delay of the courts is aggravating sometimes. But If the matter were sifted to the bottom considerable of the blame for lax enforcement, especially of the prohibition laws, can be laid at the door of the average citizen himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Fighting the weevn
(Dothan Eagle)

NA1VNIIdA IdbItJ
 Since the boil weevil has most of the cotton this season, it is a good time to consider him serious ly. Within month about all tho cotton will be opened and picked. Then if the stalks are cut down and burned, as soon as they dry, and before the cold weather drives the weevils into hiding, practically all of them will be destroyed, and it will then be possible to make a crop for another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
weevH Control Vital
(Columbia state)

With cheap and plentiful labor, and ability to produce at will more than the worlds needs, the south held a natural monopoly Other countries had no incentive to in- wade a difficult industry when cotton was selling at ten cents. The invasion of the weevil has im- posed handicap to offset much of the south's natural advantage: the decrease in labor and advance in it's cost are an additional bur den on the producer. And as labor conditions are most unlikely to inn prove, the one way out for the south as the dominating cotton producing section is weevil con frO1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Was UnwIsc Lcgisiatlon
(CentrevilIe Pressl

tCentreville Press)
 The legislature abolished Gfe county court of Chiffon coun,s. The main ground for its aboli.,h- ment was that the presiding judge was Bepublican. Personally we are Democrat, but that was un- wise legislation in our opinion and is little unfair to ma,, who has been elected to the office We believe the fair thing is ai- ways the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
The Poultry Question
(Prattville Progressl

NJ AdlANAllC
 The time has come when Au- tauga county must come to defi- mite decision on the poultry ques- ton. We have swapped In the county common eggs for thou sands of eggs from the very best breeds of chickens. Three chicken raisers of this section now have 1,500 chickens. Many others have from 100 to 200 chickens. Thou sands of eggs will be sent to the market this year. Now, are we doing our best to establish a good market for these products of the farm so our farmers will double and auadruple their poultry in the future and Autauga become one of the great poultry counties of the South7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
To Get Together
(Huntsvflle Timesl

NIIUHlsNIIIe IlmeS)
 Now to just get right down to brass tacks, face the conditions as they are, we people are going to have to get together, give and take and agree upon propositions whereby our city can pass from a mere village to the great me- tropolis it is destined to be. It Is coming sooner or later, why not now?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
BUSINESS

(Richmond Times Dispatech)
 A Baltimore importer contracted $10.000 worth of debt with a Ger man house before the war. The war itself interrupted communica- tion, so that the bill has not been paid; but the goods were received, sold and profit realized. Now the importer Is trying to find his Ger man creditor so that he can give him a check for eight cents in full discharge of the obligation, with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

the nations, she will pay for it dearly, Her attitude is already causing heavy material losses to American industry. The longer the shirking policy contin- ues, the bigger the cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
ALL SHADE( of fOPIklIONO
DiversificatiOn the Need
(Arkansas Gazette)

N@hA TA Q 5fl7 VFs7"NtVOI
 If 1t became necessary the cot- ton growing south could, by Rd- vanced farming and scientific fer tilization, double its production of cotton within a few years. The supremacy of the south as a cot ton country is not endangered from the outside. If endangered at all it is from the inside by the one-crop system which depletes the land and ruins the farmer. Cot ton, grown as the chief money crop on farms that raise their own feed stuffs and as much as possible of their foodstuffs, is the cotton that makes money for the grower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
 NO PAY IF PATIENT DIES
,ohio State Journal)

Among the curious customs prevalent among the Eskimos Is one affecting the medicine man, who is paid his fee when he reaches the igloo where the sick one is located and he can keep the fee if the patient recovers, but in case of death the custom is for him to refund the payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
As to GasoIine Tax

\AIoertville Herald)
 In passing the machinery section or the new revenue bill, the lower house evidently figured that all of the gasoline tax for the counties was worth all the other objec- t1onable features of the bill. The ealtor of this newspaper believes the lower house acted wisely in accepting the compromise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
WORTH TRYING
(Nashville Banner)


 Boston courts have granted an injunction against the American manufacture of Nah Johng sets If the same idea can be extended to the making of chop suey, re- lations with China will perhaps brighten up a bit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Benefits of Rural Routes

(SXIacauga Advance)
 Undoubtedly the rural routas are the greatest convenience. and have done more for the advance ment of the rural districts than any one thing which has ever been given the farmers. The only trouble is that they are not suffi- cient to reach all communities. Sylacauga should have at least two more rural routes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

policy; but he must know also that "brutal' taxation is most unwelcome medium of reform, Unless the taxes are laid upon those who have waxed wealthy while the rest of the people were suffering deprivation. The sit uation needs knife. If Hilferding is a skillful surgeon, perhaps Germany has yet much to look forward to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
As To Motives

(Knoxville Sentinel) Various interests are trying to take the measure of President Coolidge to see what they can get for themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Things Overlooked

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 Vibration, friction and carbon. says an expert, are the motorists three worst enemies. Seems to us he overlooks few-traffic cops, headstrong pedestrians, road hogs and careless drivers, for instance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

According to some of the executive authorities at Washington, it is almost as hard for them to collect taxes OH big incomes as it is for many resource ful business men to accumulate the taxable principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

It is said that there are more than one thousand Americans in Paris for the purpose of getting divorces. It seems that the gay center has genius for separating people from one an- other as we'll as iron. their money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Opening Foreign Markets

Chattanooga Times
 It is expected that the comple- tion of the Rhine -Main-Danube canal across central Europe will greatly benefit American cotton growers by the opening of new markets. This canal, which Is to connect the Rhine and Danube rivers and so provide an inland route from the North sea to the Black sea, will touch nine of the middle European countries and may revolutionize the industries iu that part of the world. States in the central part of Europe lying between Germany and the Black sea. which have hitherto been forced by lack of transportation facilities to confine their indus tries to the agricultural pursuits and such manufactured, articles as could only be used locally, are now expected to take greater in terest in general manufacture and textiles in particular. If this hoped-for project does develop for the uses of southern states of cen- tral Europe, as appears to be pos sible, the American producer of raw materials will in the long run be the gainer. Just as the English manufacture of cotton goods is an index to the prosperity of American cotton planters, conti- mental market may possibly de- velop to the tremendous benefit of the southern cotton grower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Fer a Good Time
(Troy Messene.er)

CTroy Messenger)
 None of the doctors carried their pill bags along with them when they attended the picnic; evidently they were out for a pleasure trin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

The scientist who declares that ninety-six per cent. of the American people are below normal in intelli- gence would do well not to run for an elective office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
It Looks So

Nashville Banner)
 Experiments have proved that areas in the Philippines are well adapted to the production of quinine. There seems to be great deal of bitterness from Wood on the islands, anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Needs a Library
lozark Southern star

tOzark Southern Sta1
 Ozark needs a public librarv Other cities in Alabama not any larger than Ozark possess libraries which in every instance prov their worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Summed up, the arguments of muni- ton manufacturers seems to be that there will be wars just so long as there is anybody left to provide market for their products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Not At All

(Florida Times Union)
 President Coolidge has taken a horseback ride and, since he was reared on a farm, it may be that there was nothing comic about the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
A Definition

(Little Rock (Ark.) Democrat) ;.
 A fisherman is bird who doesn't mind the chigger bites be- cause they always remind him of the day he caught three big ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

The police of California city are preparing to use tear gas in their raids on bootleggers behind barred doors. Such a weapon would cause almost as much weeping as the out lawed adulterated booze it is intended to combat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

If the bill providing for full-time game warden ip each county of the state is enacted, wild life in Alabama will be given a chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Reports from Berlin state that Ger many is going through another crisis. There seems to be no limit to the force of habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
One Way To De It

(New York Herald) Senator Hiram Johnson wants Americans to be the captains of their souls. Abrogate a few laws and give them a chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

The newly-elected senator from Mir nesota wants to be called "Magnus. :" Perhaps he remembers some school Latin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

There is no more truth in the theory of equality of the sexes than in the oft-quoted dsstatement that all men are free and equal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Folks who claim that there is no such word as "can't" probably never heard a girl, whose mother thinks she has voice, undertake to sing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

One trouble about cutting the price of gasoline is that it does not keep consumers from cutting corners and traffic ordinances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Americas interest in a workable world court will develop in inverse ratio with Americas pinch from the absence of one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

One of the most effective ways to get international peace is to make re- lentless war on international politi- clans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Must Qualify
1Chicarnl Nswsl

NOHICdBO7 NbWSJ If Magnus Johnson wants to be a real proletarian he must use at least one nail in place of a suspen- der button.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
2ebf

To jitney or not to jitney-that is the question, whether shall we prolong their life or in haste arise and smite them.
 The question at issue after all is not as to the merits of the jitney serv- ice, but as to the demerits of the jitney ordinance as drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
THE ALABAMA PRESS
He Urges Speed
1Laelk snnril1e A rn.,.s.

NVN0VIN0VIIN NIIEt ATS us Governor Brandon vawnS stretches and says: Hurry up, boys, your gabfest is costing the state $1,4o0 day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
Erchnnrinr Fnvora

Rabbi Malbin, who was noted for his keen mind and ready wit, was often annoyed by the atheists and heretics of his community. Not infrequently they would play pranks upon him, which would have irritated one of less placid disposition.
 Once, on the festival of Purim, when 1t Is customary for Jews to send gifts to one another, group of free thinkers" got together and sent the sage a little roasted pig.
 The venerable man sent them, instead, his photograph.
 When one of the group later asked him for the reason, the sage remarked: You showed me who you were, therefore, l had to show you who I was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
IT WILL HELP SOME

Anyway, we imagine the Ger man authorities are not troubled with that class of criminals who make a speciality of counterfeiting mon s.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala. post office as second-class matter under act of Congress March 6, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Senator Underwood says that if America shirks her responsibility to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
JEWISH LAUGHS Fly Jacob RIchman
Could Not Endanger Hands


 The following anecodote is illus trative of the Jews habit to talk with his hands,"
 On a cold winter day number of Jews were walking on the street discussing local matters. One of the group, however, despite his garrulous disposition, kept perfect ly silent all the time.
 "Reb Chayim," his co-religionists wondered. why so quiet? Why don't you say something?"
 "I will tell you the truth" re- sponded the cautious man with a shrug of his shoulders. T don't see how you people can carry on a conversation In the street on such a cold day. The weather is so freezing that you cannot even put your finger outl'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Efficiency There is much written of Teutoni. efficiency, but it was an American who invented the two-pants suit.--Ar thur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
The Master Mind

The wise man stroked his lofty brow And gravely prophesied; "This world, a hundred years from
 now,
 Will be electrified. The brain of man will conquer all The clements, and hold in thrall The lightning and the waterfall, The tempest and the tide. 'No longer will the winter breeze Beset the human clan. No blizzard from the Arctic seas Our fertile fields will span. The fierce volcanic flames that lie Beneath yon range of mountains high Will all be tanned and harnessed by The master mind of man." 'It may be true," the fool replied, And doubt was in his soul, "But by my humble fireside There is gaping hole. Why can't the master mind of man Evolve a plain and simple plan To help the stubborn human clan To dig next winters coal?" Some day,when science has solved all the far-flung cosmic problems, it will take up the study of people. A psychologist is a highbrow wh) knows all the impulses that actuate the human soul.
 A ward committeeman is a lowbrow who gets the vote.
 Efficiency There is much written of Teutonic efficiency, but it was an American who invented the two-pants suit.--Ar- thur.
 Another argument in favor of pro- Ebition is that Cuba is paying it's na- tional debt.
 "Invention Adds Third Dimension to Films"
 Business of exhaling three rousing cheers. The chief complaint against movie plays is that they are flat. What the movies need most of all is a contrivance to prevent the tall guy in front from moving his head when the short guy behind him has achieved a focus on the screen. Why is it that the ushers in a pie ture palace always manage to seat the tall customers in front and the short customers in the rear?
 Sermon Laziness and craziness go strolling
 hand in hand. Lassitude and crassitude are spooning
 on the strand. Those who
 From constant work
 Are tolling Reasons knell. Spade and pick
 Will turn the trick
 Diginandworklikell
 -C. A. M. Some men profess to love work and some men are honest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27
The Modest Motorist

She blushed blush of maiden pink And shed few sad tears. It broke her modest heart to think That she had stripped her gears.
 Jason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Statistics show that the cigarette has made the cigar unpopular. Few men have nerve enough to borrow q cigar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Some day,when science has solved all the far-flung cosmic problems, it will take up the study of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

A psychologist is a highbrow wh) knows all the impulses that actuate the human soul.
 A ward committeeman is lowbrow who gets the vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

L THOMPSON. President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

She: Have you decided how you are going to vote on the jitney ques- tion?"
 He: Mot jit!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

Some men profess to love work and some men are honest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-27

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