davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
r ALL AROUND.

The demagog types of congressman and some s~elfseeking
Democrats are wont to accuse a Republican congress of having
reduced taxes only for the rich. The only tax reduction made,
they claim, were reductions in excess profits taxes and reductions
in the higher rates of surtaxes. They are, as usual. ignorant of
the facts.
The collector for the southern district of California, where
people by the hundreds have been striking oil and getting rich
quick has reported that $%12,000,000 of the $4,000, 900 saved in
income taxes to the taxpayers of his district because of tax reduc-
tons have been saved by people whose incomes did not exceed
$4,000 per annum. Increase of exemptions, such as $4,000 for
married persons instead of $4,000; such as $500 for each depend
et, instead of 5000, and such as surtaxes starting at $4,000
incomes instead of $4,000, saved the great majority six-sevenths
Of all that was saved or six times as much as the rich saved on
the reduction in the surtax rates for the higher zones.
The same might be said as to the new rates on corporations.
cent on income above 8 per cent on invested capital looked like a
penalty for profiteering corporations but its actual effect was
to punish small corporations with higher rates of tax than larger
corporations. The rate of return on invested capital for small
corporations must universally be larger than for large corporations
because their business is less securely established and their sue
cess depends more on the time and labor of persons managing
them than upon the capital invested. The president of a $4,000
company running a machine shop contributes with his labor
larger share to the company's earnings than does the president
of a ~$25yOOOO0O railroad or a 500, 100000 steel company.
The result of the excess profits tax was that it soaked The
little corporations worse than it did the big ones. Congress aboI
ished the excess profits taxes and boosted the normal tax frsn
10 to 1919 per cent which was fairer all around. The closer WI
come to a one rate tax on personal incomes as well as corporation
incomes the fairer and more productive for the government vii
our income taxes become.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
KIWANIS PRESIDENT is
FIRST OFFICIAL VISITOR

LIVINGSTON, May 8-George H.
Rose, of Toronto, Canada, president
of Kiwanis international, with the
Montana district governor, George
Smell, of Billings, and their wives, as
guests of members of the Livingston
Kiwanis Club, were registered Sun
day as the first visitors to Yellow
stone National Park for the season
of 1928. President Rose made an Of
fetal visit to the Montana district
Saturday and Sunday, being guests
of the Livingston club. The trip into
the park was made possible through
the courtesy of Superintendent HOr-
ace Albright, of the park. After a
2OO-mile trip the party left Sunday
night for Idaho en- route to the inter
national convention at Atlanta, Ga.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09

tribute to the action. Perhaps the
best comedy character is that Of Joe
DeHart, who through his actions IN
guarding the rest cure and stopping
the town constable from carrying out
his plans, brings mirth into many
lines that apparently did not contain
humor.
This show is presented entirely by
the students of Montana State Col
lege, the funds from it going to the
award fund of the athletic associa-
ton. George Davenport has been di-
recting the production, and much of
the success of the acting is due to his
work with the members of the cast.
Mrs. Keister is responsible for the
choruses and dances, while Mr.. Ever,
of the State College music depart
ment, handled the songs.
This is the third annual musical
comedy presented by the students OF
Montana State College, and it is ex-
pected to be the best. Those who have
seen former shows know that to put
out a better production than the two
which have already been staged is {
job, but those who have been close Il
the production feel that it has beer
| done.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
CONTRACT WOOL
AT FIFTY CENTS

CHOTEAU, May Fifty cents a
pound is the price to be paid for Cole
Brothers 1923 wool clip of 10000
pounds, according to. the terms of a
contract of sale signed here late last
week. The sale is virtually the first
OF the season and establishes a good
mark for northern Montana wool. The
sale figure is eight cents above the
Aest price paid last year and the rec
ord return on Montana wool since the
sharp decline of three years ago.
The Cole Brothers clip is from
about 1000 head of sheep and is of
good quality. Other clips in this dis
trict r expected to be sold soon.
Sheepmen say that by the time shear
ing begins in June, northern Montana
wool will grade above normal. Lamb
ing in the Choteau district is about
half through, and the crop, according
to indications, will be a little better
than usual. With sheepmen in good
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
HOUGH'S SINGING MOUSE.

Emerson Hough, the noted author who died last week, drew
the first wide attention he gained as a writer by his stories of
The Singing Mouse" These were a series Of short articles con-
tributed to the Forest and Stream, then the leading sportsman's
and outdoor journal of the country. Hough at that time was
western representative of Forest and Stream. The editor who
writes this had a slight personal acquaintance wthsthe author,
who became one of the most notable Of out of door fact and fiction
writers and a historical novelist of high and lasting merit, a
personal acquaintance all too short from at least one side of it.
Beyon the tie that binds together our out of door men and
especially those who follow the red gods of a common experience
had its part. Our family like that of Houghss, habits singing
mouse. That mice may sing and sweetIy viii perhaps be received
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09

has taken this commonplace that boys
use as a deadly missile and used it.
on Perkins, an advertising man with
a senator's line of speeches, to make
comedy out of the commonplace.
At least comedy developed in bar
relfuls when this wild young adver-
Using specialist tried to marry the
daughter of Mason, a rival bean man
ufacturer. The situations that a "rest
cure" doctor and a foreign prince
help to create prove excellent vehicles
for other things than tragedy.
Lucille Staehler, who for the past
three years has taken the leading part
in college musical shows, took the
leading character of Edna Kennedy,
while William Ennis played opposite
her as Perkins. Bert Rivers in the
capacity Of Franz, the foreign prince,
and George Van Fleet as the doctor
add comedy 20 the play. MacBryan,
as Mason. does the best ~impersona.
ton work in the show.
Esther Garry and Herbert Hang
land also afford amusement for the
crowd. while the other principals con
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
Ouch! LumbagO Pain!
Rub BaCkaChe Away
instant Relief with a small
trial bottle of old
ssSt. Jacobs Oil"

Kidneys cause Backache1 Mo-
They have no nerves, therefore can
not cause pain. Listeni Your back
ache is caused by lumbago, ~sciatica
or a strain, and the quickest relief is
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil"
Rub it right on your painful back,
and instantly the soreness, stiffness
and lameness disappears. Don't stay
crippled Get a small trial bottle Of
"St. Jacobs Oil" from your druggist
and timber up. A moment after it is
applied you'll wonder what became of
the backache or lumbago pain.
Rub old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil"
whenever you have sciatica, neuralgia,
rheumatism or sprains, as it is abSo-
lutely harmless and doesn't burn the
skin.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09
HONEYMOON TRAIL
MAKES Big HIT
Watch for the little bees"

That is the most talked of utter
ance in Bozeman., The reason hes in
the musical comedy, ''The Honeymoon
Trail" presented to a packed house
last night at the Ellen Theater.
This show, presented by "Looters"
of Montana State College, will be re-
peated again tonight with the same
vivaeity, humor and pathos that put
it across to its audience last night.
And last nights audience is willing to
admit that it is one Of the best COM
binations of music and mirfh ever
staged In Bozeman-
Beans, to the average overseas vet
Gran and most housewives, do not
saggest o theme for romance much
less comedy. Mort Singer, however,
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-05-09

financial condition, high prices for
wool and lambs this year will un-
doubtedIy induce an expansion of
business, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
NORTH BESSEMER HIGHWAY MAY B [
 BUILT THIS YE A R
County Board Will Readver- tiSe for Bids Next
 Tuesday

The Jefferson county board of rev enue will readvertise for bids for the paving of the North Bessemer road. at It's Tuesday morning session. ac- cording to resolutions adopted Fri day.
 This announcement was made by Thomas D. Huey, member of the board. following the decision of the supreme court Thursday, when 1t sus tained the decision of Judge Hugh Locke. declaring that the famous Dunn contract was illegal. thus end ing a controversy of moro than two years standing.
 A contract was granted by the board of revenue to the Dunn Con- structton company to build the North Bessemer road in 1919. but 1t was stated that on account of the drop in the market the contract was never executed, and tho county failed to sell tho road bonds voted during that year.
 In 1921 the Dunn Construction com pany demanded of the county that 1t fulfill the contract, proposing to take the unsold bonds In payment for the work. In the meanwhile. paving ma terial prices had declined to such an extent that engineers charged tho original bid was s100.000 in excess of what the work would cost.
 Three members of the board, D. c. Ball. W. B. Copeland and Lacey Bd- mundson, were in favor of carrying out tho contract instead of entering tho courts. However, It was decided that since the contract had never been executed to enter a new contract would be illegal.
 William L. White, a citizen. then got out an injunction restraining the Dunn company from proceeding with the work. The injunction was carried to the supreme court and the decision of Judge Locke was sus- tained by 1t Thursday. Judge Locke's decision being that the original ten tative contract was based on ability of tho county to sell It's bonds and that 1t would be illegal for the Dunn company to accept bonds In payment for work instead of the money.
 Tho decision of the supreme court has cleared the matter up, accord ing to MT. Huey, and during the month of April the board will read
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
C. C. STONE IS HEIDI ON FEDERAL CHARGES
Is Alleged To Have Impersonated
 Officer For Personal Gain

C. C. Stone, alias J. C. Haines, was committed to the county Jail Friday afternoon in default of $500 bond. following his arraignment before United States Commissioner Kenneth c. Charlton on charge of imper- sonating a United States employe with intent to defraud.
 Stone was arrested on complaint made by William M. Gray. special agent of the department of justice. According to the evidence. Stone Is alleged to have visited the Wheeler Business college and the Spencer Ellis college. and introduced himself as a government officer. and wished to make an inspection trip of the col leges in order to find out If they were satisfactory enough for him to place q number of men who were being given vocational training by the gov ernment. It was stated that Stone informed the officials of these col leges that the government would not pay for the investigation. but that he would make it himself if they would pay him $6o. and that he would secure large number of the vocational training students = enroll with them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
SOUTH IS HEALTHY, DR. WEIGH DECLARES; ANSWERS FASTENER
State Health Officer Makes Talk Over Radio-CiteS
 Figures

The south is now ready to match death rates and health conditions with the north, pr. s. W. Welch, state health officer of Alabama, de- clared Friday night in an address over radio broadcasting station WSY, at the same time extending cor dial invitation to the young men of the north to "come south, get rich, keep well and be comfortable.
 Dr. Welch made his talk In an swer to statements made few days ago before the Boston Chamber of Commerce by Dr. Donald B. Arm strong of New York, who was quoted as saying: "The time Is coming when communities will be selected for industrial developments on con- ditions, death rates and illness prev alence." and in effect saying. "Young man, stay north and avoid the hook worm and malaria ridden south
 Those of us in Alabama who have watched the flow of capital and in dustries into the south, attracted by cheap power and cheap raw material. are amused at this swan song of in terests which would stop it." said Dr. Welch. "The control of hook worm disease and malaria is rapidly becoming an accomplished fact.
 Four times as many children per 100000 of population yearly die of scarlet fever in New York and Mas sachusetts as in Alabama. quoting from the census bureau reports. Twice as many die of diphtheria and almost twice as many white persons die of tuberculosis in these states yearly, per 100. 900 of population. as in Alabama. Goitre is practically unknown in the south. The crude death rates in New York and Mas sachusetts in 1920 was much higher than in any southern state except one.
 General Gorgas Is authority for the statement that it costs less money to protect human beings from disease in the south than it does to buy coal to keep them warm in the north. There is but one answer: Capital and industry will recognize and obey this natural law of eco- nomics."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
DAVID FABIAN FUNERAL
Services Are Held From Residence
 Of His Son
Funeral serVic

Funeral services for David Fabian. 63, North Birmingham merchant, who died early Thursday morning from injuries received at 11:40 o'clock Wednesday night when he was struck by a police scout car driven by A. J. Coggins, were held from the residence of his son, I. l.. Fabian, 1000 Twenty eighth street. south at o'clock Friday afternoon Burial was in Knesseth Israel cemetery, Ridout in charge.
 Mr. Fabian was struck by the po- lice automobile as he and Mrs. Fla bi- an were coming around the rear of street car al Twenty seventh street and Thirty-third avenue. Coroner Russum Thursday returned verdict of accidental death without crimi- nality, thereby exonerating Patrol man Coggins from legal blame be- cause of the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BICKNELL FINED $50
Charged With Reckless Driving Ii
 Police Court

A. " Bicknell, Leeds, Ala. driver of an automobile which knocked three persons through a glass show window at 1917 Third avenue at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon. was fined $50 on reckless driving charge by Judge Henry J. Martin Friday. Bicknell was placed under arrest by Patrolman J. F. Phillips, who received a grazed knee from the accident.
 Miss Helen Hocutt. 1517 Allen street, who was severely shocked and received a number of cuts and bruises, was said to be resting well a the Birmingham General hospital Friday night. Sam Stamps of De- lomite and his son, Howard Stamps. received treatment for slight n juries Thursday evening at the Hill man hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

court Friday on charges of driving an automobile while intoxicated, and reckless driving. Witnesses testified that an automobile driven by Parker struck Leonard Patterson, 1rondale at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening as he was alighting from an East Lake car. Patterson sustained a broken wooden leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
PEOPLE OF FAIRFIELD ENGAGE IN CAMPAIGN
 I 0 CLEAN UP CITY|
First National Bank Makes Exceptional Showing
 On Call
FAIRFIELD BUREAUl THE AGE-HERALD FnlrffaII Ato April q

In conjunction with-the statewide cleanup campaign instituted by the women's clubs of Alabama. the boys and girls of Fairfield are engaged In a campaign of cleanliness which Is expected to win for Fairfield her usual place as the best maintained city in the state. Last year Fairfield was awarded the mark Of distinction by judges that visited practically every city in the state. This year the school authorities have utilized the holidays given during the edu- cational convention tor the clean up work. As reward for their efforts. special marks will be given those children that assist in the work. The Federated Women's Clubs will ap- point Judges within a few weeks to make the annual inspection. Some thing over 200 boys and girls are engaged in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
MEMPHIS LAWYER HERE
LOvicE r. Miles Is Senior Member
 Of Miles, WarinG tS Walker

LoNlck r. Miles of Memphis IS Tn Birmingham on brief business trip. MT. Miles is a director of the Mem phis Commercial-Appe and is sen for member of the law firm of Miles, Waring X Walker. There is no spe- cial significance to my visit,' said MT. Miles Friday night, but I am always interested in Birmingham and glad to greet friends here from time to time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
CARNIVAL TICKETS SELL

Tho library board at a meeting held Saturday afternoon reported satisfactory progress in the advance sale for tickets to the carnival which Is to be held In Fairfield next week for the benefit of the library. Aside fram this the board transacted the routine monthly business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

fsA1U1 6oNDgT1oN IMPROVED
 p4ck raea, s11asmAn of Edwards Ndkor company, was rsportsd in im- broved condition Friday night at the General hospital. Pate 4s said to have taken 100 grains of esper1n ThurSday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
l.. W. WILLIAMS FUNERAL

Funeral serVfces Tor L. W. W IF Hams. who died Thursday morning at a Birmingham infirmary. were held from the First Methodist church Friday afternoon, with Rev. William II. Mansfield officiating. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery. MT. Williams was 6S years of age and had been a resident of Ensley for 14 years. He Is survived by two sons,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Willie Ebert Owen, 22. of Warrior. and Beulah Mae Fulmer, 21.
 Lester F. Keith, 25, of Trussville, and Mattel Jones. 2o
 A. L. Parker. 2s. of Leeds. and Mildred George. 19. Stacks. 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
CURRENT EVENTS

COHhENI EN NbNIS A. F. A. convention at the Masonic temple.
 Travellers club luncheon at the St. Andrews lunch room at 1 o'clock irmingha m- Chicago GA. L.) base ball game at Redwood park at 3 o'clock.
 No W. s. Y. program. Cotton quotation service begins at g a. m. and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age Herald will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. Ensley 406W. The department of the Ensley bureau is at 309ls Nineteenth street. Room A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
kIWANIS CLUB

The permanent organization of the Fairfield Kiwanis club will be ef- fected at meeting to be held Mon day night. pr. c. w. Shackleford who was named temporary president, will be elected to that office perma- nently. Dr. Shackleford said Friday that the Kiwanis club was selecting members from every line of work and he believed that the club would be able to reconcile all the different interests in Fairfield and would be able to perform very needed and useful purpose. The formation of the Kiwanis club has created deep interest and 1t Is believed that it will be entirely successful. Dr. Shackleford added that Fairfield at this time needed the channel of closer civic cooperation, and this the Kiwanis clup is expected to meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
VETERANS BIJREAU MEETING

WASHINGTON, April G.--Director Hines of the veterans buerau today called conference of all his district ! managers to meet here April 23 At that time Hines will outline his new policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
10 ARREST DELINQUENTS

oefE A9enaS Fee0 Duo Now, With
 10 Per Cent Penalty
 Persons whe havs neglected to pay kst9 license fees to the city of Bir- tn1neham vfli es subject to arrest begin ming Monday. according to an fice Friday. Approximately ss5.oo0 4s delinquent Ten per cent penalty hA6 bean AftaanSd to payments since Arul1f1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

diseases Men and women IB to TO. NO MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED. Pays s2O weekly additional for hospital in accidents Call and let us explain this policy fully. Get protection while you can. we can never tell what MAY happen. We operate in 47 states, incorporated in lSS6 Give us your application TODAY. Reliable agents wanted. Main 1902.
 North American Accident Ins. Co.
 PIT Brown-Marx Bldg, City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
RANK,s GOOD SHOWING

In answering the call of the comp troller of the currency IS to the con- dition of national banks as of April B. the First National bank of Fair field was able to make one of the best reports in its history. The bank is rapidly. approaching the half mil lion dollar mark. which is very grat- flying to the officials. C. N. Gilley. cashier of the bank, said Friday that he was able to show a very substan- tial increase from month to month, indicating a healthy industrial con- dition in Fairfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BANK LoHnY IMpnovEn

The lobby of the First National bank presents a decided improve |. ment In appearance since the install lation of two windows and several additional facilities for the comfor t and convenience of its large number of banking customers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
ENSLEY BUREAU

B. M. williams and John Williams, both of Ensley, and several sisters and brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1928
THE WEATHER

Pores escast-AIabama, Mississippi: Fair and warmer Saturday: local thunderstorms Saturday night or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

vertise for bids with the idea in view of completing the road by the fall of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
GEOGE JONES FUNERAL
Body Is Sent To Columbus, Kansas,
 For Burial

Funeral services and buri0 of George Lee Jones, aged 27. Sales man of the Birmingham office of the General Electric company. who died Thursday at Demopolis, Ala, from D complication of appendicitis anu double pneumonia. will be held Mon day, April 9, at Columbus, Kan.
 MT. Jones is survived by his moth CT. Mrs Hattie F. Jones; his father, ard brother and sister, all of Col umbus, Kan. He was a graduate of the Georgia School of Technology, class of 1919. and had been connected with the General Electric company for four years. He was he'd in high esteem among his friends and many expressions of condolence are E"lng sent to his family from A.aoania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

E. c. HORTON, Observe Summary of observations made at sta lions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m.. 90th meridian time, April 6, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
EASTERN STAR

The officers and members of Gun ningham chapter. No. a. Order of Eastern Star. are requested to meet in the Masonic Temple Saturday eve ming at 10 o'clock for practice for initiation on next Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07

BREAKS LEG. WOODEN; FINED
 Jesse Parker, 110 Twenty sixth street. drew fines of $50 and a jail sentence of 30 days in recorders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
AT THE THEATRES

Jefferson-Dr. S. H. Clark, lecturer. Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville and pie lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
DAUGHTERS TO MEET

A special call meeting of Stone- wall chapter, U. D. C., will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of E. F. Falkner. PHO Park avenue. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and also to elect delegates to tho convention. All members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-07
TEACHERS

10 E: $; ;: ::; ;: = 5 # 5!
 dents and more than 75