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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
A REVOLT FROM WITHIN

It has been wisely observed that all true reforms come from within. It is so with the moving picture business There has lately been increasing evi- dence of effort among producers to amend their productions so as to re- move or subdue the points of criticism and there is no doubt that improve ment in many respects is to be noted. For this the business. is commended, and there is expectation of still better films to come.
 Gre of the chief appeals of the movies, the goose that has laid the gol- den eggs with such unfailing regu- larity, has been the moderate price of admission. Hitherto the movies, at least once or twice week, have been within the means of almost everybody Never before in all the world has there been such a good entertainment of fered for such small cost. It may be said that the movies owe their profitable growth principally to the fact that their admission price has given them as audience the whole pop ulation of the United States.
 Now there is a growing tendency to increase the price of admission, the allegation being that the offerings are of such superior merit as to war rant the increase. All this is camou- flage. There are two reasons and only two reasons for such increases. One is the growing desire and demand of movie stars for exorbitant salaries, and the other is the growing greed ol pro ducers. Neither of these reasons ap- peals to the movie fans. An eff ciently managed producing company should be able to produce better and better films at constantly decreasing cost, as certain necessities become standardized, and as managers and directors learn how tp win their eff fleets without so many costly mistakes and the outlay of unnecessary funds on scenes the success of which is per  doubtful nature. The idea that the cost, no matter how high or needless, be passed on to the public is not sound and may not be reckIessly relied on.
 Already there has been organized an exhibitors association in protest against the needlessly high costs of production, and against the tendency continually to raise the price of ad- mission. The exhibitors are in direct contact with the public, and their alarm is only too well founded. Their spokesman says: "At present exhibi- tors are forced to book pictures, sight unseen,' six months in advance and sometimes before the films are made. We are opposed to the outrageously high salaries paid to stars, and this includes stars who are mere children, which costs are passed on to the pub lie. We protest against padded length of pictures, against doll-faced beauties who contribute nothing" Evidently there is somefhing to this movement of protest on the part of the exhibitors, and the public is gratified to learn that the patrons of the movies are no. the only ones who disapprove of. in- creasing admission charges. Perhaps this revolt from within will have d salutary effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS
John s. Pillsbuy
By Frederick Houk Law

"Go West, young man, go West" said Horace Greedy. In his time that advice meant not only going toward the setting sun, but also stirring up all one's energy into good vigorous action. One of the many young men who both went West and also took up the most energetic life was John s. Pills bury, a New Hampshire boy.
 Born in tho Granite State," he was brought up to do hard work. If he did not have the opportu- nity to carry his education on through college and university he did have the opportunity to learn the value of faithful, energetic la Dor. and to learn much concerning human nature About 1850 the West was peculiarly the land of opportunity. The present rich wheat states had not been settled. and land and fortune were to bo had almost, for the asking. To this undeveloped territory many a person in New England turned. age of twenty seven John Pills bury settled down in Minnesota.
 Here, at a place where settlers were in the habit of meeting the young man set up a small store, where he sold the axes, the shov- els and the various tools and i'm plements that the people of the newly developed land needed. In this business he prospered. The land in which he had settled be- came more and more a wheat country. Mills were essential, and any miller was sure to thrive. As the state developed so did hts work. Little by little there grew up the great Pillsbury Flour Mills, now known all over the world.
 Meanwhile, the energetic miller was active in citizenship and a public leader. He was recognized as keen. thoroughly honest and man to be trusted. He was sent to the legislature of Minnesota and finally made governor of the state. He died in 1901 at the age of seventy-three. He directed that large sums from his fortune should be given to aiding young men in obtaining educational ad- vantages. His entire life was one of great activity. great honesty, and sincere good will. He Is a good example of the type of young man who went. West" from the hills of New England in the earlier days of the United States, and aided in Building up our great commonwealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

mercial and industrial life. This service has rendered assistance to hospitals. churches. Red Cross, American Legion and other insti- tutions wherein great good has been accomplished in finding po- sitions for deserving persons who were in distress. or applying heIp to employers who, were in urgent need of such. There has been in- troduced In the legislature a bill entitled, "A bill creating free em. ployment service" This measure. is asking for an sppropF alton oi ten thousand dollars to enlarge and extend this service in scope and efficiency. The present per- sonnel consisting cf only two is entirely inadeqaate 10 properly carry on the service snd with the additional state-aid funds sought from the leg stature, this service will have sufflcis ant funds 10 carry son the service as it sb0uld be op- reated, allowing expencitaIres for such necessary Items az liberal newspaper advertising sstt.ng out the needs of the empioyers and the proper distribution Of labor over the state, Pardon | personal reference, but would like to say that for the past year. due to in- sufficient funds appropriated. it has been necessary for m to de- fray the expense ot office rent. telephone. advertising. etc,
 would grently appreciate your careful consideration of tha mer- it's of this proposltiop as set out above and should t meet with your approval ! would thank you to give itasditoriai mention
 H. E. OLIN FIR,
 Sensor Exsininer.
 Birmingham, Ala, Aug. f7 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
THE PEssIMIsT
,dicated to the Society of Prac-

Dedicated to the Society of Prac
 ticai Psychology.
 By Richard H. Fries Thou silly cynic!
 Barnacle on ship of Fate. Thou retardest life's joA'ney Go. Hide thy face;
 There is no place
 For parasite
 Who scoffs the light. Behind the clouds
 The sun still shines. Thou1t press the Thorn With all thy heart; But, scorn its seed and flower. The lightning's glare And Thunder's flare Are meaningless to thee. Virtue, goodness, religion, Supernal verities. Must be cast away In thy scheme of creation. = Thou groper in despond. 0 Reach out and climb the mount
 of optimism, Breathe the air of Truth, Look into the skies And refresh thy soul
 In consonance With the will of Godl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Can Have CIean-Up

This is law abiding commu- nity and as such 1t will stand back of any good officer or officers who will do their duty. There are a number of disgraces within both the city and cohnty that should be removed. It has been hinted that a special grand jury should be em- pannelled to do away with these, but as we see it fearless officers, If they would do their duty, could exercise great influence toward the limitation of the bootlegger and disorderly houses. That we have .both of these situations with us no we'll informed person denies, but prompt action should follow to get rid of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Germany's strength lies in the dis united front of the other powers. She has seen an apparent schism and has sought to drive her wedge into it. She has failed to make breach, but she has been encouraged to continue her policy of evasion of responsibility, which is an unhappy result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

An exchange declares that the League of Nations is not practical. How, then, is it that the Saar Basin, whose government reports an operat- ing surplus, is under the direction of the league?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Talks sound Sense

\aHHlStOn Otdr
 Underwood talks sound common sense, touching on the vital points of our domestic life as well as our foreign relations. He speaks from a mind ripened by study, expe- rience and personal observation. and when he speaks we all know that we are listening to a man whose character gives weight to what he says; a man who has tho courage to back up his convictions and whose public record is an earnest of that fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
A Profitable Crop
lDothan Ea RIe)

-NH0ONKIefH 11elbI IOI
 We have never been convinced yet that sweet potatoes wouldn't be a profitable crop to tho peo- pie of Houston county, or any other section of the South where sweet potatoes are grown. The first thing to consider is . drying process, where they may be kept till the market justifies selling them, and that process can be as- certained. Potatoes grow in every section, and they are easily grown. So far they have but few enemies. and boil weevils are not one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Montgomery Tin1asl

Keep politics out of the schools in Alabama at any cost. If that Is done we will have little more trouble from the schools. Let the teachers run them and the work will be well done, but if the politi- clans take hand the Lord only knows what will become of the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

The California college president who declared that hazing is all right if it conforms to good sportsmanship might remember that dozen or two upper-classmen bullying single help less freshman does not suggest a pie ture of clean sportsmanship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

With all that has been said about the difficulties of the presidency, per haps one of the hardest things theo- radically the present incumbent has t1 do is to square the political side of the job with his New England con science.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Reports of possible hostilities be- tween Italy and Greece suggest that the dove of peace is having a hard time finding perch that is suitable for roasting purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Doing a Great Work

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 The adult schools conducted in the rural districts are doing won- derful work. Many who did not have an opportunity in their youth to learn to read and write. re- joice in the, Knowledge they have gained and what 1t means to them. In Tuscaloosa county the adult schools this year are said to be more largely attended than ever before, and there can be no doubt that the work done was more than satisfactory to all concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
An Inspiration

(Detroit Free Press)
 The news that gold mine has been found in the Fiji Islands is likely to increase the affectionate desire of all great nations to be the special protection of all Fiji islanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
ONE TRICK A DAY
Guessing Numbers by WeiKhf

Take a number of cards-say forty-and secretly insert among them two long cards, about which l have spoken in another chapter, A long card is just what it's name implies. a specially prepared card which Is the tiniest fraction of an inch longer than the rest of the pack, which enables the conjurer to locate 1t immediately. Let the first long card be. for example, the fifteenth and the other the twenty sixth from the top. Seem to shiffle the cards and cut them at the first long card.
 Pretend~that you weigh them in your hand and say Nthat there must be fifteen cards in the bun dle cut them at the second known card, and remark that there are but eleven In the second pack. The remainder, you tell them, con- sists of fourteen cards. On count jng them, the spectators will find your calculation correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

If it be true that Americans spend twenty-seven dollars on chewing gum to every dollar on books, isn't it time to turn over a new leaf?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
A Wise Step

IOtHlIbVTII5 FTtSBJ
 Some of the farmers are plan- ming to SOW good portion of their land in hairy vetch. It has been demonstrated that this crop is not only excellent as a cover, but gives fertility to the soil. As the farmers will have to get away from commercial fertilizer they necessarily need to plant . crop like this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

With every squabble between em- ployers and employees the public be- comes more convinced that it has a few rights, even though they are sell dom obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

of Lincoln county, Tennessee, filled his tank ith.contraband and went on. The innards of flivver are doubtless so constructed as to be able to stand it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

About the only understanding France and Britain have reached is that each looks at the situation from an entirely different standpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

| It is estimated that Alabama uses forty-two million pounds of soap a year. Think what it would mean to
 the state if even five per cent. of this were employed in political cleanup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
To B. A. F.

To B. A. F. Our eyes first met; I'll not forget The turquoise seas attraction. And since, the while, that very smile Has been life's long distraction. Aloof, apart, like some rare art, Their depths have made me bolder, Till, like sin, this flame. within Has never ceased to smolder.
 Mary C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
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. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
 The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein. All rights of republicatlon of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
 Telephoas S6sSssSRSseD TelsphSne 1.L;s Hs0e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Efficiency Is Costly

VMIIWduKee JOurna1)
 The sS3,000.000 already spent on the valuation of the railroads would have bought 9 fine-looking procession of box cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

The average motorcar speeder is a potential slayer as soon as he steps on the gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
THE ALABAMA PRESS ON THE LEGISLATURE
What AiIs Them
Huntsville Times)

Huntsville Times)
 What in the Sam Hill Is the mat ter with some folks anyway? They just persist in keeping out of joint. preferring to be official ob- jectors" rather than get In line and do a mans part for the town that is giving them support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

It seems that one way for United States senators to attract attention i; to stay away from Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Quite n Change

(New York Herald)
 A British novelist now in this country foresees new civiliza- tion." Probably 1t will come im- mediately after new human na- ture Is introduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

"White mule" can pull ffivver, When his gasoline ran out, the sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
sr7rs,eRIpTION RATEs:

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
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., 1923-09-01

Let us hope Baby Peggy will not spend her earnings in riotous living. At the rate of one cent apiece her sal ary will be equivalent to 150,0O0, ,00o all-day suckers per year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Keep Out Politics The Compensation Law

(GauSden TlmeS-NewS)
 A compensation law isS needed. and while we have such law in this state, it can undoubtedly be greatly improved. Perhaps the worker is not given the full ad- vantage of what he should have In the way of protection under the compensation law. Granting that this is true, and that the law should be changed, the bill which Mir. Bowen proposes to have the legislature enacted into law is not the remedy. That huf 'f would def would spel employer quently fo The 'expen would hay would of the consum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

 ken from the alleys and other streets? Woodrow Wilson would doubtless feel more flattered if his park were kept more shipshape like.
 They say that even his food doesn't agree with an umpire.
 The reason the public doesn't get the kind of laws it wants is because it doesn't maintain a lobby at Mont gomery.
 Dear Torch Bearer: Why not be an optimist on the jitney question? It only means that we have to get up twenty minutes earlier, and that is good for the health. Unlike Caesar they came, they saw, and were con quered. One consolation though is that you can't ride the doors of street-car, but on the other hand you couldn't be a straphanger on jitney either-C. o. W.
 Loyal to the Last The man stood on the burning deck And viewed the life-boats with scorn; He would stick to the last, by heck, With the ship and her gallons of
 corn. 70. O. W. We note that the wives of the an- thracite miners collect the wages. That about makes it unanimous. The state crop statisticians haven't yet estimated the Shelby corn crop in gallons. Some farmers have ceased to mar ket their product on the hoof. They are doing it through the spigot.
 Safety First He wrote of his love on the shifting sand
 As he sat with maid on-the summer
 strand.
 'It's safer than writing with pen and
 ink"
 The wise guy said with knowing
 wink.
 Germany on Brink of Disaster" Reminding us of the heroine in the movie serial who hangs on the brink of the precipice every Saturday at 5: 20 p. m.
 Going, Going, Gone! The papers say, "Bobbed Hair Must
 Co.,"
 And am sad and wan. The tidings fill my heart with woe Myfhair is bobbed-and gone! 'v~
 Stella.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Nobody should go hungry nowadays If one has no job one can sell oil stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

The people are getting tired of mis- representative government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Actresses, Like Poets, Are Born

NEW YORK. Aug. 26.-Baby Peg gy, three and half-year-old film star, has just made contract for a three-year period which will give her an annual income,of $1,500,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Going, Going, Gone!

The papers say, "Bobbed Hair Must Co.,"
 And 1 am sad and wan. The tidings fill my heart with woe Myfhair is bobbed-and gone! 'v~
 Stella.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Yes, we have no prospect of via duets. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
NEWS BUREAUS
 EAA

L THOMPSON. President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

They say that even his food doesn't agree with an umpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

The reason the public doesn't get the kind of laws it wants is because it doesn't maintain a lobby at Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Germany on Brink of Disaster"
 Reminding us of the heroine in the movie serial who hangs on the brink of the precipice every Saturday at 5:20 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

The state crop statisticians haven't yet estimated the Shelby corn crop in gallons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

We note that the wives of the an- thracite miners collect the wages. That about makes it unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Some farmers have ceased to mar ket their product on the hoof. They are doing it through the spigot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Free Dirt" is offered on Twentieth street. Is there a charge on dirt ta- ken from the alleys and other streets?
 Woodrow Wilson would doubtless feel more flattered if his park were kept more shipshape like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Loyal to the Last

The man stood on the burning deck And viewed the life-boats with
 scorn;
 He would stick to the last, by heck, With the ship and her gallons of
 corn. 70. O. w.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
FOR SALE CHEAP Reindeer Parka, practically new, inquire at Nugget Office.
OF VITAL INTEREST TO
 THOSE GOING OUTSIDE

We should be able to give a req son for everything we do or assist in doing. When person asks; why do you do that, a ready reason should be at hand SO if one so de- sired. the question asked could be answered
 There are too many reasons. why everyone going out this winter should have the NOME NUGGET sent to their address outside, for one to try and enumerate. but the main reasons are: You will never be without the home town news. the NUGGET takes the place of letters one does not receive. everything of interest to the public is published in the Nugget, and many other req sons that could be mentioned. When you are sitting around home in the evening on the OUTSIDE, wondering what is taking place in that community you just recently departed from. what is better than to know your name in on the NUG- GETS mail list and know you will get your copy of the NUGGET de- livered to your door in the States by Uncle Sans mail carriers each and every week during the winter period. Come in today before you forget and give us that OUTSIDE ADDRESS. The NOME. WEEKLY NUGGET mailed anywhere in the States for Sl.O0 per month.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13

the Giants and Yankees are as fol- low:
 GIANTS Bancroft. shortstop: Groh. 2rd base; Frisch. End base: Young. right field; Muesel. left field; SteneeI. or Cunningham. cen ter field; Kelly. 1st bas : Snyder, catcher; Nehf, or Scott. pitcher.
 YANKEES Witt. center field: Duean, 2rd base; Ruth, reht field; R MeuseI. loft field; Pipp, first base: Ward 2rd bas- Schane. cen ter field; So,tt. shortstop: Pennock or Hoyt, pitcher
 t-mpirp7 Evans of tine Ameri- can League al home plate: Hart Of the National LeaguA at Third Base; Nallin of the American League, 2nd Bas,.: O'Day of the National League at First Base
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
MAN SHOT AND
 KILLED IN ROADHOUSE

Seattle, Oct. s-Harry Lucelle. a publicity and advertising Director was shot and killed early this morn- ing at roadhouse by Winnifred Gibbons, a 21 year old divorcee. and a niece of County Treasurer Shields. Lucelle's bride of two months was in another part of the house at the time of the shooting. Lucelle said after the shooting that he did not know the woman who shot him, but the slayer said she had known him several years ago when he claimed his name was Bill Williams.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
SISTER SHIP OF ZR.1 MAKING
 FLIGHT FROM GERMANY

Washington. Oct. S-When the Dirigible ZR-3 reaches the mid-At- lantic in her flight next month to Lakehurst, New Jersey from Ger many, she will be met by her sister vessel, the ZR-1. according to the Bureau of Aeronautics. and many smaller crafts will sally forth to greet the mammoth Dirigibe as she sails over New York harbor.
 Aeroplanes will also try to locate her by bearings radioed to the shore A public demonstration is to be ordered at the end of the me morial voyage.
The Nome nugget., 1923-10-13
ALASKA TO MAKE FIGHT TO MAKE PRINCE RUP.N.T
 PRINCIPAL PORT

Vancouver, Oct. 9 Alaska is going to make fight before Con- vanes, to have Prince Rupert maGt AIaska's principal port by the dele- ton of the so called Alaska Clause" from the Jones CoaStwise Shipping Bill, that is the statement made by John Rustgard, of Juneau. in Vancouver on his way to Wash ington where he will direct tn" fight.