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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
TO IMPROVE COUNTY SCHOOLS

The Jefferson county board of rev. enue has given permission to the county board of education to call g special election for November 15 to submit to the voters the question of consolidating all the county school districts so as to form but two, and also to determine whether to continue for another twenty years the three mill district tax. The present author ized district tax expires in 1926. Both of these proposals appear meritorius. It is set forth that consolidation will provide for better distribution oi school facilities, while the tax is only continuation of that now being levied.
 Jefferson county was originally di- vided into 163 school districts. Some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
AMERICAS GREAT CORN YIELD

The three-billion n-bushel corn crop forecast for this year by the depart ment of agriculture will mark the fourth largest production in the na- tion's history, and will do much to offset the losses incurred by low wheat prices. Cash corn is bringing well over a dollar bushel at the lead ing markets. When corn yields dol lar a bushel the corn planter is in good condition. The benefits from large corn crops and high price are more generally effective than from any other agricultural crop, because practically every state in the Union produces certain amount of corn. While the great Mid Western bet reaps the largest harvest, Southern states participate in the distribution of profits. For instance, Alabama will produce 48,83O,O00 bushels of corn this year, according to the govern ment forecast. Other Southern states will show proportionate yields. The far West and extreme East also pro- duce much corn, so that the money received for this seasons three billion bushels will be more widely distrib- uted than the money received from any other agricultural crop. Amer icas corn is consumed largely at home, and prices have therefore not been so adversely affected as in the case of wheat, the consumption of much of which is abroad. If satisfactory ar arrangements are made for opening for eign markets to American agricultural products, not only wheat, but all other farm products, will benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
It,s Usually Chronic

(New, Orleans Times-Picayune)
 Maid: "I couldn't come yester- day, Miss Jackson, was suffer- ing that badly with pain in my chest.'
 Mistress: What was it, Melis- sa? Dyspepsia?"
 Maid: "Yes, it was. But the doctor, he calls 1t an attack of acute indiscretion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
SMILES
Wise for His Years
(Pickup)

A young physician was buying furniture for the equipment of his office. The salesman racked his brain to think of something else to sell him. that was appropriate or necessary when he had happy thought.
 "Oh, yes; I nearly forgot" he exclaimed. You need a doormat."
 Not a new one," said the young doctor. "I'll get that at second- hand store. A worn one will be a much better advertisement for me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

A Texas contemporary showed real courage in perpetrating this one: Conditions in the Ruhr are enough to de-Stresemann, but what does Poincare?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
lCDELIcHTS fHaEL 4c11
 k\NATIONAL Tf1|
 I0 CAPITAL. EEg| II

March 17, 1864, negro boy, Alfred Pettis, sixteen years of age enlisted in Company E, Second United States Colored Infantry, at Key West, Florida.
 The boy had been a slave. It is possible that he did not under stand what he was doing. It is possible that he joined the army at the suggestion of agitators bent on punishing the south, of even under the suggestion that his failure to act would be regarded as evidence of disloyalty.
 At any rate, he joined. January F5, 1866, he was discharged in Washington. He had never partic- ipated in battle. He had never heard the roaring of cannon But, at that time. due to the ex- citement attending the close of the war, he was a great hero In the capital city of the nation.
 Alfred Pettis Is still resident of Washington. Until quite re- gently he was a rag picker. He lived in squalor. His apparent pONGl y Dlddt llAil1 dlA OOJCSt VI charity, and even pity.
 And then the United States gov ernment awarded him pension. He was given check for $3,230 to cover back pay. His monthly check will be for $50.
 He has given up his avocation. He has moved from a l1ovel into a respectable home.> He will be well fed and well clothed until the day of his death.
 There is no question but under the law as it Is and as 1t Is in- terpreted, the old negro was en- titled to his pension.
 It is an amusing incident, how ever, of how an act of ignorance. which led to an arduous toll and no danger of loss of life or limb, rises today out of the misty past to alleviate a condition of misery.
 It is also an example of how destiny shapes the ends of mor- tals. No doubt without sponta- neous action. he joined the army. Certainly. without pressure or in fluence he secured a pension from the government large enough to transform poverty into compara- tive affluence.
 And 1t will be without his at tention that his fortune is pre- served. The pension office has ar ranged that his money can be drawn from 8 savings bank only on a check presented by him in person.
 E The old negro has been married three times. His third wife sur wives and is actively superintend- ing the occupation of their new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Neither End Nor Limit
(Knoxville SentineD

NNHUANIIIt- oeIItfNeII
 Of taxation there is to be neither end nor limit. One would be led to expect from the claims of the party in power that it had re- duced the expenditures of govern ment by it's economic policies and replaced a deficit in the treasury with a surplus, and, above all, from it's promises to reduce taxa tion in any event that it would so far live up to its professions as to refrain from contriving and imposing new and additional taxes on the already overburdened peo- pie. But Senator Reed Smoot. committee, whose special hobby r is to inaugurate a sales ias
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Bedtime Story

oSotihG StoEy
 A blushing rose
 May change its name,
 But still its scent
 Is just the same.
 Percy Polecat was taking a walk all by himself. That was a habit of his. Although he had sweet and gentle disposition, he had few com panions. And so he rambled through the green forest and the green meadow and the green pasture all alone.
 Pretty soon he paused by the hedge beside the road that stretches away to the great city over the green hills. "Here is a nice quiet spot for a nap," he said, but no sooner had he spoken than terrible sound echoed down the road and great, roaring animal whizzed past him, leaving a strong, pungent odor floating on the air.
 "Goshw exclaimed Percy Polecat when he had recovered his wits. "What was that?"
 "That," replied Christopher the Crow, who was wise in the ways of the world, "that was motorcycle" Do tellp said Percy Polecat, sniff fling the air. Something tells me that he's cousin of mine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Magnus Johnson declares that more love is the need of the hour. It looks as if the wearing of white collars is having toning effect upon the Min nesota senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

The bankers assembled at Atlantic City favored the proposition for Amer ica to cancel war debts coming to her. It seems that many of them are tray. cling on very slow schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
The Truth Will Out

About all the Jefferson county grand jury had to report was that Governor Brandon and the convict board had been trying to keep the public from finding out the true conditions at the Banner mines. The public has known that for some time. In tho end that course will avail nothing. The truth will out. Perhaps conditions are no. as bad as they seem, but secrecy in governmental activities breeds trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

The Raleigh News and Observer asks: "Is any law fully enforced:" Whereupon the Springfield Republican suggests with point: "There is the law of gravity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Some of those European nations don't seem to know whether they pre- :. fer to fight outsiders or to scrap among themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Bermuda

A healthful tang is in the air, Perfumed by flowers rich and rare And onions rich and strong. The natives walk without a care Along the gasless roadways where Pedestrians live long. Bermuda! Paradisial spot! The land where motor cars are not.
 Helen H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
A QUESTION FOR THE PEOPLE

Efforts of the city commission to make estimates of the costs for number of municipal improvements with view to recommending bond issue to take care of them is a matter of direct concern to the taxpayers. There is no possibility of caring for the proposed improvements out of the hegular municipal revenues Living Mithin the budget has proven task fo,. the commission, and already there Is d deficit from the closing year which must be made up from next years re- sources. Such a situation leaves no way for the commission to acquire per nanent municipal improvements, such as a modern system of garbage dis posal, new fire stations and additions to others, opening and paving streets, burchase of properties for parks ct 'cetera, except through bond issues. Whether such issues are to be made will depend upon the attitude of the Voters towards the proposed improve mcnts after full information is given setting forth plans, purposes, costs, how the funds will be spent, and, Tn fact, such complete details as will er.- able the taxpayers to determine whether the proposed expenditures are justifiable.
 Birmingham is growing in every field of eLdeavor. Municipal expaa- sion as respects the most modern and efficient operation of city government, has not kept up with developments in other lines It is for the people to say whether they are willing to as- sume additional indebtedness in the form of the bond issues proposed to meet this situation. It Is of far reaching importance that the fire de- partment should be made as efficient as possible. Such policy is in the nature of business investment, be- cause the better fire-fighting facilities provided the smaller the losses and lower the insurance rates.
 Such proposed improvements as the acquirement and development of parks and recreation centers are also mat ters for decision by the voters. The commission can do no more than make recommendations leaving the decision to the citizens. It were well, how ever, in making recommendations that the commission should give careful and conscientious study to the situation and lay before the people full and accurate data as to everything which it is proposed to do, so that the people may be able to determine whether there is reasonable assurance of get ting the full worth of their money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

It may be true, as an exchange says, that a woman of thirty may talk like sixty, but it is safer to listen without quoting any figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Farmera' Aid Needed (Gadsden JournaN

In the Journals opinion. one of the most important factors in the establishment of curb market is the cooperation of the farmers. This seems now to be assured. And after the market Is estab- lished, more and more farmers will join the movement, and will seek the opportunity of disposing of their produce and their farm products in an efficient and profit~ able manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
An Appropriate Name
(Collections)

Hinkle: New baby up at our house."
 Dinkle: "'Zat so? Named him yet?"
 Hinkle: "Yeh. We're going to call him Bill. He came on the first of the month."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Reports that burglars entered Der lin factory and stole hundred bil- lions marks suggest that they must have run drayage business on the side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Just Ahout Sa

(Florida Times -Union) President Coolidge thinks the protection sentiment of this coun- try is solidified. What there is of it is as solid as an anvil and is about to sink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Applies Everywhere

(Atlanta Constitution)
 Iris strange, yet true, for truth lis always strange-stranger than fiction" This quotation applies to, recent mysterious tragedies in all parts of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

There seems to be widespread in- pression that Oklahoma will be on the explanation bench for the next decade or more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Since his visit to Washington and New York Senator Magnus Johnson betrays indications of toning down a bit in his vocal department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

The discussion about when Indian summer begins has become so lively that some of the contentionists threaten to go on the warpath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Announcement is made that Flor ida's cotton crop is practically fail ure; but the forthcoming tourist crop will doubtless make up the deficit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

An exchange declares that the di- vorce industry in that section is ap- preaching the point where the lawyers will soon be giving out trading stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

The bare announcement that there are more than sixty varieties of gol- denrod will start, some people sneezing on double shift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Students who own automobiles most frequently fail in their classes, de- clares the president of the University of Missouri. Motoring under high speed somehow seems to crowd aca- demic thoughts out of the boys era niuns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

It is reported that Ambassador Harvey is coming home of his own accord. That seems to make it pretty nearly unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
THE PARAGRAPHERS
In No Immediate Danger
(Boston Herald)

When Europe's diplomatic prob loms are all solved. the unemploy- ment among typists. secretaries and commissioners will be appall- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

An exchange asks this question n connection with the agitation over the value of football: "Haven't the sur- geons got to hve?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

If it be true that Wall Street specu- lators are getting melancholy, think how lucky are the lambs who man. aged to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Remains to Be Sesn

Now we will see what the new state highway board is going to do. We all know that they are going to collect six thousand and five thousand five hundred year from the state, but what they will do along highway building re- mains to be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
To Help Ex-service Men

It is stated that a constitutional amendment will be submitted to the voters at the next general election seeking to exempt ex- service men with honorable dis charges from paying poll tax. This will help the ex-service men and will probably meet the xp- proval of the voters, as the state can easily do that much for its soldiers since other states have granted bonuses in various forms to their men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Will Not Exceed Last Years

NhoHioc JOuTndlJ
 The bulk of the cotton crop hav- ing been picked and ginned throughout the county, an ap- proximate estimate of the yield can be made with some degree of certainty. Although the acreage was materially increased over last year. 1t Is not believed that the total will exceed by many bales the crop of last year. In excep- tional cases fair crops have been made on small areas, but as a rule one bale to a blow will prob ably be an average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Switzerland is reported to be build ing the highest hotel in the world It must be on some celebrated Alpine peak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Plenty of Tine Yet

VIaIIddeBa DHtIy Honey
 Says the Dothan Eagle: Tt is too soon yet to pass on Plain Old Bill. As soon as his ideas ran counter to some of his supporters they began to doubt his ability. There's plenty of time yet. What ever legislation that has been passed by his influence was legis- lation that was promised from the stump, and you must not forget that the people who voted for him expected him to do these things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Good Work of Civic Clubs
 (Anniston Starl

Clvic clubs, such as the Rotary, kiwanis, Civitan, Exchange and others are doing a fine work in every city fortunate enough 10 have such organizations. The An niston clubs have been especially active and successful in promoting ana carrying out movements Cor the advancement of education, :n city improvement and in lending aid to charitable and benevolent organizations, as well as in boost ing city growth and development along industrial and business lines. The civic luncheon clubs of this city constitute power for good and wonderful aid to proSrsss in every worthy way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Neat Little Job

tIreensporo Watchman)
 That was a neat little job the "ofd liners" came near putting over in the legislature just before adjournment when an endeavor was made to so amend the prcs- ent primary election law as 10 practically return to the old con- vention system of nominating of ficers. In the eighteen names re- corded as voting in favor of the change we recognized men, or the successors of men. who ruled Ala bama politics with a high and naughty hand some twenty or more years ago. Alabama doesn't need ito return to those days, and the majority of the legislature acted very wisely in scotching the scheme of the "old timers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
A Good Substitute

W dSHIHglOH FOSl1
 They are using. ammonia on the rebellious convicts in Kentucky, to put them to sleep. Why not squirt in extracts from the Con- gressional Record?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
IllanresaIxe

.(Detroit Free Press)s "What.ai did you thinko his lee ture?'
 ea'It.swas very impressivcss' .sisi-. True. I couldn't understand . word of 1t. either" ....,, i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

There seems to be a decided differ ence of opinion between Governor Walton and the people of Oklahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Flinging away her Paint brush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Requiem

Dead leaves along the woodland wa Are emblems of despair. As I was playing yesterday
 I lost four golf balls there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

What's the use?" she sighed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

as to the meaning of constitutions. elections and other things having to do with public policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Came upon a flock of bungalows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

Autumn, painting the hills and forests,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
Solved

Dear Torch Bearer: l know what's the matter with China. I have dis covered that any one who contracts the Nah Jongg habit is no good for anything else.-D. D S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

"Bugs Fly North for Winter" They must be bugs, as the saying is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

(Fayette, Mo-, Advertiser) Some people think it is more humiliating to be mistaken than if is tn lia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12

E The old negro has been married three times. His third wife sur wives and is actively superintend- ing the occupation of their new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
THE AGE-HERALD

Entered at the Birmingham. Ala, post office as seeond-class matter under act of Congress, March 6, 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-07
Bates Confers
Advanced Degrees

At the annual commencement on
June 20, Bates College conferred the
degree Of Master of Arts on the first
regular class completing the work since
the establishment of the summer term
in 1919. The requirements consist or
a full years work beyond the compile
ton of a course leading to the Bach
elor's degree. Those receiving the de-
gree of A. NJ. on June 90 are:
Edna Cornforth. Auburn. Bates 1873;
Marguerite Emma Lougee. Lewiston
Bates 1913: Elmer Harrison Weber
Mount Vernon. Pennington State Nor
NAL School 1905. University of Maine
1915: Edward Cetchell StickneY, Sc
bago Lake. Bates 1892.
Miss Cornforth has been for severa
years the efficient head of the English
department in Edward Little High
school. Miss Lougee is very success
full teacher of mathematics in JORDAN
High school. Mr.. Weber is one OF inc
well known district suncrintendents OF
the State. He served three years al
Livermore Falls and five years at Ma
pleton. where he is at present iocateG
Mr.. Stickney has been doing research
work in chemistry at Bates College our
ing the past year and he has discov,
cred several new compounds. lie Will
engage in industrial work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-07

ulate a rivalry among the farmers
engaged in this line Of agriculture.
There has been considerable ac-
tivity at the fair grounds at South
windsor of late. Repairs of the
various buildings have been under
way. and new building sheltering
the water tank has been erected.
Edwin Bullock. who has charge of
the midway. states that demands for
space are coming in fast now. 1t
goes without saying that the mid
way of this fair will, as before, con-
stitute the center OF amusement. An
excellent card of six races has been
arranged for the benefit of those
who enjoy the trotting sport.
In line with efforts to build up a
better hall display, substantial cash
prizes have been offered to induce
the various Oranges in this section
of Maine to exhibit displays. Any
Grange making creditable show
ing, yet failing to secure a premium
will be given a gratuity. This fair.
like all other agricultural fairs in
Maine, Is not a. money! making
scheme. but is run for the benefit
and encouragement of those who
Loyalty contribute to it's success by
bringing forth those products of the
farm and home Of which they may
be justly proud and serve to make
up most attractive exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-07
BIGGER, BETTER
WINDSOR FAIR
COMMITTEES AIM

Especial to the Kennebec Jou1 nal)
Windsor, Me, Aug. 6.-The pre-
MUM list OF the Both annual ex-
hibition of the South kennebec Ag-
ricultural Society is now being is
sued. The management of this live
fair, which has SO thoroughly estab-
lished itself in the affections and the
life of its thousands of patrons. have
arranged q progressive program
aimed to please, amuSe, encourage
and instruct the people of this Sec
ton of Maine, who have so Loyalty
stood by this old institution in the
past. Several important changes
have been made in the list of pre-
miums. A new draft animals de-
rartment has been created, with T.
4. Sproul of Windsor as superintend-
emit In the poultry department the
premiums have been increased, and
special prizes offered. 1t is hoped
the poultry raiserS will cooperate
to make the poultry show OF this fair
u strong feature.
OF particular interest to the many
big stock farmers in this vicinity
will be the announcement that the
society is to present beautiful sill
YER trophy cup, ten inches in height
suitably inscribed. for the best show
of neat stock. All cattle entered for
the cup may also be entered in their
respective classes. 1t is believed
that this innovation will serve ia
bring out record breaking show in
this department, as we'll as to slim