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The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16
Profits on Basis of Percentage

The prime object in conducting any
business is to make money. By max
ing money is meant making net in
come, actually taking In more money
in a year than is paid out, or consum-
ed in various ways The man who
does not do this is making failure
of his business. The man who accom-
plishes it is making a success OF his
business.
The degree of his success is not
measured by the total volume OF net
income he secures. 1t is measured by
the ratio which that income bears to
the capital which has been used in the
business. One man may make a net
income Of five thousand dollars year
by operating a farm that is worth one
hundred thousand; his income repre-
sents five per cent on the investment
which he is operating. Another man
may make a net income OF five thous-
and dollars year by operating farm
that is worth only fifty thousand dol
lars: his income represents ten per
cent on the investment which he is
operating. 1ulS ldtISi uAdh 40 tiAS wy
ter business man of the two, and has
made the greater success of his bust
ness.
Not only is the latter the better
business man Of the two; he is also the
better citizen of the two-when meas
ured only by this standard of what he
has accomplished. Why is this state
inert thus? Because he has made q
better use of the resources he has
had at his command. With the coun-
try filed with what we might call ten
per cent farmers, it will support q
larger population than if filed with
five rer cent farmers, or 1t would sup
port the present population on a plane
of greater general affluence.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16
CLOSE TO HEART OF NATION
MsmoriaI Day viii Have Deeper
Significance as the Years Recall
Remembrance.

We are reminded by the occurrences
Of Memorial day that it was first In
stituted in the Southern states at the
close of the great conflict which had
almost torn the nation asunder. that
it found immediate favor in the North
because the idea 1t embodied was es-
sentially so sound and just and ap-
pealed so strongly to the universal
sentiment of gratitude, and that In
May, 1868, at the instance Of Gen.
John A. Logan, commander Of the
Grand Army of the Republic. the date
now observed In most of the states OF
the Union was fixed. With the ex-
ceptiun of SIX Southern states which
observe other dates as memorial days
and of three which have made no
statutory provision, the occasion has
become to all intents and purposes
a national holiday, although governed
by the laws of individual states. For
more than half century people have
gathered annually. with increasing
reverence for the men who saved the
Union and with growing appreciation
Of what their patriotism has meant TO
the nation, to do honor to their men,
cries. The sacrifices of the heroes of
that war are not forgotten; Memorial
day takes on a deeper and higher
significance with the passage Of the
years.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16
ME MOTHER-WIT DID NOTHIN't'

ME MOTHER WIT DID NOTHIN't'
what built the house. So sat down
wanct more to think it over. Be
this time there want nothin' in the
world but closet doors.
In wan of them is the nice
young man what is goin to states
prison, thinks I to mesilf, goin over
the ground In wan of thin is
prain-clothes. what Is goin to stay
there, bad cess to the BLACKBOARD,
ar divil wan of me knows what
I've got In the other wan l wonder
what they made thin closet doors for
anyway Well. says /, still to me-
silf there don't seem to be no one
ilse snoopin down the hall for a
minute or two an I think I'll jAst
De after hayin' bit more of that
liquor to clear me head up. It's a
great help to van. An it will be
well to locate few more of thin
closet doors on the way, for l may
be needin' thin soon
1T took just wan drink to see me
first step. an without settin in wan
of thin sasy-chairs / whit back an
after some tryiR' of the keys. pulls
open the arst closet door an sticks
me gun Ia be way of Formally
Come out. says to the young
man on the inside. an do 1t quiet.
He come.
g Be glad, says I. AN exceedinin'
rejosceful. have the plain-clothes
an some wan ilse locked up in clos
cts borderin on your own, an
have done this to befrind We. Git
away and waste no time There
amt no thanks, says /, concludin'.
AN there Want none. All he
said waz. Me grip
Sure says I. grateful, for amy
wan to say anything, an he reach
ed in an got IT, An thin he waz
gone.
Be the powers. thinks I. its
no time he's losin'!'
AN, with that I closed the door
gintIy an whit back to the library
room to clear me head some more.
Thin crawled into wan Of thin
easy-chairs about four feet and be-
gan thinkin' hard.
''All to wanct something cold and
hard pressed up against me head an
some wan whispered:
Don't novel
"Whin me blood stopped feelin
like an electric current in me got
me voice.
I'm not movin'.' says I. which of
thin are yer
What are We doin in this
house?' says the voice again from
behind me, an Mother of Hiven. It
was woman'sl But I answers up
polite.
If so be you're the young lady
what was talkin with the despair
full young man bit gone. wan thing
I've been dom. was to git him out
safe. he gintlemin who waz pur-
sIin' of him is locked up in one of
thin closets an the key is in me
pocket, says humble-like.
she didn I say nothln Tor min
ute. thin:
Sit right still. for" I'm gcin, to
keep this pointed at your head.
I'm coming round where l can see
rour face. says she.
II niver moved muscle. turnin
ne eyes to wan side for a. first
glimpse Of her. An thin I saw
her. l disremember what it waz
thought l waz goin to do afore that.
but from that moment / knew 1t
waz like to DE whativer she wanted
of ma. She moved like the lady she
waz, keepin her eyes on mine. until
abe sat down across the table from
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16

Out In the "corn belt" much better
results could be had If succulent foods
we're fed in combination with corn;
the hogs would also be less liable &c
disease
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16

The sweet potato bed should have
close attention so it viii produce an
abundance of strong. thrifty slips to
be set early. When the weather is dry
the bed should be watered and when
the nights are cool the bed should be
covered.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16

, YE'RE in
foine feath-
err. (" grunted
Tim. "Phwat
h a v 9 y g z
done now?"
Moran drew
to him the
glass of beer
a seedy wait
er had just
depoDited on
the table be-
tween h / m
and his sur
ly friend.
II will tell
We, . said Mo
r a n. pride
sp aaking In
his voice. He
laid down his
glass.
i've been
after dimon-
strain t o
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-08-16
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WELCOMED
BURGLAR
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By ARTHUR $. HOFFMAN.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
HUGE ELECTRIC FANS
 AT CAPITOL THEATRE
 KEEP BUILDING COOL
Popular Playhouse SpeciaIizes In High Class Second-
 Run Films

'Never have I been In 2 theatre anywhere near it's size which has the cool breezes that the Capitol has, said Manager Royster in an inter view Saturday. Tn addition to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
RILEYS GREAT POEM,
 FILMED FOR METRO
 TO SHOW AT BIJ0U
An Old Sweetheart Of Mine, To Open Monday
 Afternoon

James Whitcomb Riley's immortal poem. An Old Sweetheart of Mine,'' has been picturized for Metro and is coming to Loew's Bijou for the first half of this week, beginning Monday afternoon. This charming lyric tf the great Hoosier poet is called perhaps America's most popular poem." by Marcus Dickey in his book, Youth of James Whitcomb Riley" and is deservedly popular.
 In addition to this extraordinary screen feature, there Is also an nCunced an unusually varied vaude'- vile bill, including comedy play let, entitled "A Baby Grand" pre- scented by Moore and Elliott, actors who need no introduction to Birming ham vaudeville lovers, and by way of something different Mabel Blondell promises some artistic song impress sions.
 Adding tC' the variety, some trav- esty bits will be presented by DeVine and Williams in What Does the Pub lie Want?" while equilibristic feats by Gerard and Milo also promise to be quite a feature of the bill. The program also includes some versatile dances by Jack Sweeney and James Rooney.
 The screen feature, "An Old Sweet heart of Mine." begins with the love of John Craig and his boyhood sweet heart, with it's youthful trials and joys. and the development into un- dying devotion. Critics declare that the selection of Elliott Dexter for the leading male role was particu- larly fortunate, and the whole cast Is declared to be of the highest excel fence. The screen adoption was made by Louis Duryea Lighton, and the picture Is a Harry Carson production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

HAS LYRIC FEMININE LEAD-Haze Cornne, the charming leading lady of the alstar company opening at the Lyric theatre Monday night, looks like ingenue than grown up leading woman She is petite, extremely youthful, has continual smile her face, and likes romp aboutquite undgned at times. Miss summer at the Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
NOVELTIES IN SHOPS

Crepe seems to be the favorte fab ric in graduation dresses. Organdies are not as popular as they were last year, voiles seemingly having super seded them. Simplicity in the eX- treme is the outstanding feature Of this years graduation frocks. Dainty drawnwork, tiny tucks and the sheer est of laces are the preferred trim mings, and these not in excess.
 With the coming of warm weather sheer cottons and linens seem to be the choice in lingerie. Handkerchief linen is especially in demand. pTpba- bly, because it is so cool, andf then the garments are made up along such simple lines and in exquisite color ings The pastel shades, pink, law ender. peach. yellow and turquoise can be selected by those who do not like white. Sleeveless models with narrow self-pipings and simple mo- tifs in drawn work are plentiful. Gowns of lowered voile and sheer striped batste are made up along similar lines and are popular.
 One of those thin lacy scarfs of ating gift. They come in all the the thing for summer wear.
 Conversation with a couple of buy CTS who just returned from Europe the other day elicited the information that 75 per cent of the women in Paris are wearing green. either in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

huge twin typhoon system which we have In the Capitol, we also are equipped with the best circulating wall fans, which automatically and evenly distribute the cool, fresh air after the large typhons have pulled 1t into the theatre. That's the req son one can come Into our theatre any time of the day or night and find 1t as refreshing and cool as though they were walking along the beach on windy night"
 The Capitol makes 8 speciality Of worlds best photoplays which have been shown In Birmingham before, thereby bringing these great photo play successes back at greatly re- duced prices. Having contracted for Paramount. Metro. First National. Se- lect Lichtman and Hodkinson pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
ANDY CUMP H AS NOTHING ON YOUNG JIMMY SHERIDAN
Cleans Up Fortune On Pin Money, Then FIees
 Reporters
By PAUL FREDRIX Leased Wire To The Age-Herald)

NEW YORK, June. 16.-"Jimmy' Sheridan was a good boy"
 His father. Edward, a retired city fireman, loaned him his savings.
 His brother, Frank, also fire man, did the same.
 Sister contributed. her pin money
 Mother, practicing economy, did her bit.
 All of which expians why James A. Sheridan, the reserved blonde youth who for eight years sat as telephone operator on the floor of the New York Stock exchange, found himself Friday full-fledged ac- tive-rnember trader and q self made man at 33.
 Sheridan's seat on the exchange cost s91 900. This money was raised entirely by family pool" although brokers who telephone orders Jimmy handled had offered to come to his aid.
 Avoids Reporters.
 The story of how Jimmy dug his trench in Wall street was not ob- tained from him. When reporters gathered in his office at tho close of business Friday they were told he was somewhere on Long Island" Further information was volunteered that members of the exchange gov erning committee. fearing any kind of publicity during the present
  on the street." had asked their new est fledgeling to take a weeks va cation." omit a forwarding address and maintain the .open-eyed silence that had helped him win his seat.
 C. A. Durand, experienced broker, who had adopted Jimmy as partner, described him as the most lovable boy in finance" That was as much as he would say.
 But under the parental Sheridan
 ,,NtI tI,a father, brother and sister were charter stockholders in Jimmy's sue cess, the seal of silence could not be maintained.
 Jimmy was always a good boy" said dad
 and never said aSword, but kept his blue eyes open" said Brother Frank.
 ".Iimmy's a wonder" smiled sis
 I'm the happiest woman in the Bronx" said Catherine Sheridan, his mother. "Why. who would have thought my quiet Jimmy would make us all financiers some dayH :. Quit School At is. V
 He \was always home boy and never said much about his work. He never left our home till four months ago when he married. He quit common school when he was l5 because he thought he was vast Ing time. IueIl ne toOh e JOD dS page boy on the exchange. A few years later, he was made floor tele phone operator for Hartman and company Brokers used to bring him home in their automobiles. but we didn't think he had a chance to be a trader himself until he told us how much money he had saved and asked us to help.
 "We didn't hestitate a bit We scimped, went back to prunes in stead of peaches, and took fathers savings from the bank. When we counted up, we didn't have quite enough, so we all threw in our luxury money and just made it.
 Risky? Not at all. Jimmy's go- ing to get there. Just watch him. He'll make us all rich. He used to say he'd feed us all gold, and he's going to do it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
ROBIN HOOD STARTS SECOND WEEKS RUN
 AT STRAND THEATRE
Douglas Fairbanks Realistic ally Presents Scenes Of
 Past

To the character Robin Hood in Douglas Fairbanks newest photoplay sensation entitled Douglas Fair banks in Robin Hood" the star and producer has given of his best. As Robin Hood. he is the embodiment in all ways of that notable personality of 500 years ago as we of this ultra modern day would understand and ap- praise him. while the production It. self realistically presents the vivid colGr and stirring atm mosphere of that romantically adVenturesome past.
 Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood" represents real literature of the screen, genuine and historically ac- curate in costume and setting, and truthful in every small detail as well as in important basis.
 It blends fact and fantasy, history and legend. and combines the glories of poetic and artistic beauty with an authoritative Interpretation of the spirit of romance and adventure pre- vailing in the twelfth century.
 It gives a vividly real impression of the romance, the conflict of emo tions and the aspirations which made so memorable the period in which '"Richard the hearted" ruled.
 It presents a clear vision of the fundamentals that actuated the lead CTS or thought ana action or a tune when the spirit of chvalry dominated as never before nor since.
 It visualizes the drama of life and it's living when Robin Hood was confronted by supreme tests of his admirable valor in behalf of the Maid Marian, and the downtrodden, unfortunate. victims of a feudal age.
 It gives, above all. the utmost In entertainment replete with all those nf m breath taking suspense, and wholesome re- lieving, diverting humor.
 It is a scenic replica as nearly accurate as humanly possible, pre- senting recreation of life and it's environments in those days of knight hood
 It presents a historical background gleaned with deftness from all avail able records in months of the most exhaustive research. both in this country and abroad, that ever has been devoted to any cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
EAST LAKE PARK A. MECCA, THOUSANDS OF PLEASURE SEEKERS
Many Added Features Prove Source Of Delight For
 Sunday MultitudeS

Life seems to be one big day after another for East Lake Park, and to- day park attaches are planning to en- certain another record Sunday crowd. The resort seems place of en- chantment with it's multitudes on Sunday. Traffic policemen are called in from the city each sabbath to reg ulate the traffic at the entrance to the park, and these blue coats and white caps will be on the job again this afternoon to see that the street is kept clear enough for a small passable line to be navigable at all times.
 The new beach promises to enter tain more people Sunday than at any one time in it's history. old Sol Is bearing down in all his fury now. and tho heat waves in the down. town and residential section are al most unbearable. Thousands will journey out to the beach, where ev- erything is new and where the health giving spring water rolls ir and out of the pool every minute of the day. that they may take the plunge in the cooling waters and for get the oppressive heat waves that are attacking the city proper in mass formation. A sandy beach confronts the lover of water sports. plenty of slides, lockers and showers. A beau ty parlor in charge of Mrs. L. Dennis and electric hair dryers add to the comforts of feminine bathers.
 Every one of the II thrilling rides will be going full tilt all day Sun day and until midnight. There rides, which are the latest importatlons from Coney Island, offer amusement seek CTS a more varied assortment of thrillers than has ever been as sembled in. Alabama before.
 Monday is Ladies Day at tha beach and all women will be admitted to the pool free of charge between the hours of 2 and s p. m. Monday provided they furnished their own bathing suits. Thousands of Br- mingham women are taking ad vantage of this gratis offer and have been lavish in their praise of the beach, its facilities and convenlences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
READS CHARACTER IN
 HANDS, FEET, EYES
New ystem Of Character Study An
 nOunced By Professor

CHICAGO, June 16.-(By Associ- ated Press.)-In the hands, feet, eyes and ears lies the secret of charac- ter. according to Prof. Delton r. Howard. of the psychology depart ment, of Northwestern university, in announcing a new system of charac- ter study here today.
 The mind is not in the cranium, as many people suppose, Professor Howard asserts. but at the tips of one's' fingers, in the pedal extremi- ties, in the retina of the eyes and the drums of the ears.
 In making his announcement Pro- lessor Howard says he has perfected q machine that he believes will de- termine workers characteristics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
"Why Men Leave Home" Will
 Open At Lyric Monday Night

Is only aroused when they suspicion 1 that the husbands in question are not as quiet as they have believed. Just l home from Euro pean trip the three wives decide to investigate Into the faithfulness of their husbands. and think their worst suspicious are con firmed with the result that the fun begins and accelerates until the final | curtain.
 It is an up-to-the minute plot, ar ranged in a thoroughly modern man ner, with smart dialogue, crisp lines and snappy sayings. It Is just the sort of comedy one desires tL' wit ness but so seldom sees.
 Edith Speare, Raymond Bramley Helen Travers, Hazel Reading. Ar thur Byron, Franklin George. Law renee Keatng, Melba Palmer and Marienne Risdon will all be seen In the cast.
 The evening performance will start promptly at 8:15 and matinees will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2:15. Seats are reserved for all performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

Everything is in readiness for the premier Monday night of "Why Men Leave Home" at the Lyric, when John G. McFarlane and Hazel Corinne, CO., stars. and the balance of the selected cast will make their initial bow to Birmingham. It will be an ideal combination of an ideal company in an ideal opening play.
 "Why Men Leave Home" Is the greatest farce comedy of the year; it is the work of Avery Hopwood, author of "The Gold Diggers." "The Bat" Up in Mabels Room," Irwin Beds" and other hits.
 In "Why Men Leave Home" he has accomplished the greatest play of his brilliant career, and all of Birming- ham will want to see this comedy which ran all tf the past season at the Morosco theatre, New York.
 The plot concerns three married couples, and their marital entangle- ments. The wives are continually away from home, taking their hus- bands for granted, and their interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

auctions for the coming year, tho Capitol Is. in position to present the greatest picture successes of the past year at prices in reach of all.
 For Monday and Tuesday of this week they will present Cecil B. De- Miles great success, "Why Change Your Wife?" starring Gloria Swanson. Thomas Meighan. Bebe Daniels and Theodore Kosloff. Wednesday and Thursday they will screen Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll Bly," picture that made Fairbanks famous just few short months ago. while on Friday and Saturday they will show another Cecil B. DeMille production. Something to Think About" starring Gloria Swanson. Theodore Roberts. Elliott Dexter. Monte Blue and Theodore Kosloff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
LEPROSY DURABLE
Certain Oils Will Effect Cure, Says
 Englishman

LONDON, June 19.-That leprosy can be effectually cured by the in- lection of certain oils. including cod liver and soy bean oil was claimed by Sir Leonard Rogers in paper read before a recent meeting of the Royal Society of Arts.
 Sir Leonard declared that experi- ments made Tn various parts of the world had led physicians to the belief that the lsease could be cured within the space of few years through the use of these oils.
 There would appear to be numer- ous cases of leprosy in London. par ticularly among army men who have returned from eastern countries, which are unrecognized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

who gets all mixed up. and the in dividual who goes at his task de- liberately and works steadily"
 In appearance the machine re- sembles the console of an organ. There are two pedals. At arms length from the sats and on a level with the elbows are five levers, and just above these and on a board about IS inches behind the levers Is an aperture at which the signals appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

garments, trimmings or accessories and that all shades of pink are very popular They also report that the blues are gaining in favor and they predict that by fall blue will be a leading shade. Our shops are large ly featuring yellow in garments. mil linery and accessories and red is de- cidedly in favor, especially worn with white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

and so prvent, as he puts it, "a square peg from being placed in a round hole"
 Tt is possible with this machine to determine "a persons character istics," said Professor Howard "Of course there are variations. but in the main there are four types of people; the bluff fellow who knows all about it, the leaner' who. when something goes wrong, at once turns to you for advice, the nervous chap
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-10-12
STATE, HEALTH BOARD IN
SESSION AT SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Ga. Oct. 12-Tho
Georgia State Board of Health will
hold special meeting in Savannah
in connection with the statewide
health conferece to be held here.
The health conference will be held
under the auspices of the Georgia
Medical Association, DR.. j. W..
Daniel Of this city being Ilresident
of the association. Many are expect
ed to attend including physicians,
health officers, mayors and many
others among whom will be both
federal and state officials. Post
graduate clinics for physicians will
be held about the same date. Oct.
26, in accordance with an action Of
the State Medical Association at
its annual convention. Others arr
to follow in other cities of Geqr-
gia.