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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-01
Ed T O RIAL
COMMENT
REDUCE PRODUCTION CosT

NAGSNE NOOOO lON GOS
"A wall is coming up from the
wheat growers OF the West, be-
cause the price OF wheat TINS
year will leave them no profit
on the crop.
And yet, those who have made
calculations, figuring the size
of the crop and the prevailing
prices, tell US that the crop VIII
bring a half billion dollars
more than the crop last year.
That sounds good. The wheat
growers come back with the an
swer to this last statement, and
claim that it cost them more to
make the crop this year, and
that the cost was so high as to
wipe out all the profit in the
crop. In fact, they claim they
have an actual loss in the crop.
One thing that is the matter
with the country is that costs of
production have been run too
high. Those of us who are pro-
ducing something to sell on the
market in competition with that
which is being produced all over
the world, must see to it that our
costs are kept down.
1t is hard TO regulate the sell
ing price of your product, but it
is an easy matter to change the
cost OF the article. Any man who
has made any experiments
worthwhile, knows that produc-
ton costs will run up if you al
low them to run up, and they
will run down if you force them
down.
The greatest business man
and financial wizard of this
generation is Henry Ford. The
only thing you can find remark
able about Ford's methods is
the way he pulls down the cost
of production, and is able to
market a good product at
fair price, and under all COM
petition. So strong is Ford in
his position that he has no seri-
Gus competition, though many
nave sought to initiate him. He
has found the secret of paying
labor living wage and holding
down production costs at the
same time.-Moultrie Observer.
DOESN'T LIKE OUR WAYS
Sir Aukland Geddes, British
ambassador to the United States,
will be getting himself disliked
If he continues to comment up
on our manner of conducting
our immigration business. We
need no information or sugges-
ton from Great Brittian in gov
ernmental affairs.
In any event we have no de-
sire for his opinions or sugges-
tions, and it will he better for
him to cease meddling with mat.
ters that do -nOt-eoneern. him OF
the little island which he rep.
resents.-Valdosta Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-01

At 15c yd. short lengths of 25c
outings light colors, suitable for
underwear.
At zoe short lengths of extra
heavy German linen toweling, val
ue 35c.
At soc yard short lengths of
double faced satin table damask, 2
to 20 yard pieces.
At Acc short lengths of 75c fancy
figured sateens for fine Innings.
At 25c yard short lengths of ex-
ira heavy Turkish toweling, full
width.
At CSC yard short lengths of $3.50
satin table damask, two yards wide,
2 to 10 yards.
At 25c yard short lengths Of col
cred pajama checks all colors, yard
wide.
At Csc yard short length of extra
quality fleeced back kimono flan-
nelette.
At Csc short lengths of serpen-
tine crepe, all colors, regularly 35c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-01

Just short time until byos
and flies quit going shoeless.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-01

Agree with the cook if you
want the food to agree with you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

internal revenue and prohibition en- forcement departments are conducted, to tighten up on enforcement activi- ties by placing prohibition agents in all the breweries to stop leakages of beer-with-a-kick, by asking congress for an additional appropriation to en- large the coast guards efficiency against rum runners, and by other significant measures.
 Thus it is seen that certain kinds of vicious politics, which have been directed against prohibition enforce ment, are being offset to certain extent by another kind of politics ex- pressed through threats of opposition in the forthcoming national campaigns for the presidential nominations and election. The situation, boiled down, suggests a contest between two politi cal forces, one undertaking to dis count prohibition by encouraging vio- lations and evasions of the prohibi- tion laws, the other attempting to force the authorities in power to tighten the loose bolts and minimize the lost motion to the end that there be more effective enforcement of the laws. A policy is suggested by those who desire better law enforcement based upon the figurative principle of fighting the devil with fire.''
 When Governor Pinchot recently made open charges of neglect and in- efficiency in the governments law enforcement machinery, and under took to place the blame on the presi- dent, whom he declared to be at least indirectly responsible for a condition which the late President Harding, shortly before his death, called na- tional scandal, more impression would have been made if Pennsylvania were not notorious for Haunting the pro- hibition laws, and had there not been a widespread belief that MT. Pinchot as a receptive candidate for the Re publican presidential nomination was playing politics. Now the general sit uation appears to have become largely a matter of politics all around, al though the president in his address to the governors assembled at the White House maintained that prohibition and it's enforcement are not matter of politics at all, but question of whether the American people are going to be law-abiding or not. When the presidential campaign is over, there is ground for hope that there will be some notable progress towards law enforcement, because it is evident that the question will be agitated in this campaign, and that the people are going on record regarding it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Edmund Clarence
 Stedman

The keen mind, the artistic fae- ulty and the high spiritual power of the American poet and eritlc, Edmund Clarence Stedman, are said to have been in large part an inheritance from his mother. Ihat mother, curiously enough, was the daughter of the Rev. Aaron CleVe. land, the grandfather or Grover Cleveland, the distin- guished president of the united States during much of the life or. Edmund Clarence Stedman. Thus, through his mother, the poet was related to one of the ablest states men of his times. Her father, the Reverend Aaron, was lover or books. He had a well-stocked h- brary and he delighted in reading and in study.
 It was but natural that he should lead every member of his family to share his own interest in the world. of print. The daugh- ter came naturally by her own love of reading. |. For her the li- brary was a college, and in it she learned much that she taught la ter on to her son, Edmund.
 At the time when the poet was born the family lived in Hartford, and there took part in much of the intellectual life. of the New England city. During the boys early days the mother herself taught him. When he grew old enough to leave the home and go to school she still kept up her strong interest in his mental life. To her fostering care Stedman owed much of his appreciation of books,
 When the poet left home and entered Yale University it was to be expected that he would make a brilliant college career Un- fortunately. for some slight of fense, he was suspended, and went out at once into newspaper work.
 Nevertheless, the influence of the mother remained strong with in him, and he became one of the leading poets. and perhaps the most discerning of American crit 1cs and scholars. A mothers teaching is never thrown away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
PROHIBITION AND POLITICS

The injection of large doses of ad- ditional politics into the prohibition enforcement situation of late, while of no permanent benefit, has strength ened the opinion of many that com plaints that some of the high authori- ties charged with the duty of enforc- ing prohibition have been playing politics in this connection were well founded. This impression has gained strength from the special efforts be- ing made by the treasury department, under whose general supervision the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
GET COST FACTS NOW

Inasmuch as utility rates are based primarily on utility costs, it is very appropriate that the Alabama Public Service Commission, in accordance with it's recent order to the Alabama Power Company, should require of that utility, within reasonable period after report to the federal commis- sion, copies of all documents setting forth the cost of all water power con- struetion licensed and approved by the Alabama commission The Alabama commission has not forgotten the diff faculties it was encountering a year ago with respect to gaining lawful ac- cess to the records of the Alabama Power Company for the purpose of arriving at an equitable valuation of the power company's property for rate-making purposes. Had the com mission then been in full and complete possession of such data as it now calls for, much of the necessity for refer ence to and examination of the utility records would have been obviated.
 That the order of the Alabama com mission is reasonable and just is in- dicated by the fact that the state law authorizes such procedure and that the information is furnished the fed eral commission without protest, and as matter of company routine. fhe company has shown a disposition to evade furnishing the commission free access to it's records and willingness to accept valuation for rate-making purposes far higher than the figures justify. Had it not been for the re- lentless publicity given the at first fruitless efforts of the agents of the Public Service Commission to obtain legitimate data from the power com pany's records, for the determined op- position of President Patterson of the former commission, and for Governor Kilby's firm stand for the public right, the people of this state would have been exposed to the menace of rates twenty to thirty per cent. higher than they should be, as result of the ex- cesslve valuation put through at the eleventh hour by former Commission CTS Cooper and Gaillard, in spite of abundant evidence to the effect that their valuation was entirely unau- thorized by the cost and other figures. That these two commissioners were later compelled by the force of public opinion and official pressure to nullify their action is sufficient evidence that it would not stand examination and attack.
 The public service commissioners are pursuing policy potential of wide and lasting benefit tobthe people of this state, and their efforts deserve cordial public approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
POOR BOYS WHO
 BECAME FAMOUS By Frederick Houk Law
Edward Taylor

"Tin pedlar. ma! Tin pediar comin' down the road!"
 The little child shrieked out the words and pointed down the coun- try road to a red wagon slowly approaching. On top of the Wag- on, under it and around it were tin pails and pans and iron ket- ties. The driver was young man, tanned by exposure to the sun and rain, with twinkle in his eye. When he came up and spoke to the child's mother it was with a rare smile that brought instant favor. Ed Taylor, the tin pedlar, was a favorite with all the children along his route. and be- cause of this he did a good busi- ness. But, however much tho housek eepers along the roads liked the tin pedlar, not one of them had the slightest thought that he was man who was to become one of the worlds great men. Nevertheless, before he died that same tin pedlar had made himself widely known in the , United States, and had lifted many a man into usefulness and right living.
 From the very first Edward Taylor had what seemed to be hard luck. He was born in Rich mond, Virginia, in 1793. His home was one where there was little or nothing. As a child he had to endure so much hardship that kind hearted neighbor took him to take care of and to bring up. Unaccustomed to the order and the regularity of a good home, the little boy became rest less and finally driven by some petty matter into a rash act, he ran away when he was only seven years old.
 From Richmond it was easy to get on board a boat and get far away. From the day when he first crept on, board until he was seventeen years old he lived on shipboard, among rough men, liv- ing rough life. Even then, after a short time on land, he again went to sea. and took part in sea- fighting. Now; came misfor- tune that turned into a blessing. He was taken prisoner and put in an English jail. Long before this the homeless |. lad had found com fort to others. This was begin Now, in the prison, he gave com fort to others. This vas begin- ming of all his success and all his fame. From being a chance preacher in jail he became wandering preacher and at last, at thirty-six, the head of the seamen's ''Bethel' in Boston. He was a sailor. he knew the sail lor's ways and the sailors speech. He spoke so that men could un- derstand him, and he made them | laugh and cry. He spoke from the depths of very sympathetic heart that had always longed for love, and he turned men to re- ligion as if by magic. At fifty l three he sailed on the United States ship that carried food to starving Ireland, and no man on the ship went with more kindly | heart. s
 'iFather" Taylor died in 1871 at the age of seventy eight, mourned 1 by thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
A CHANGE IN WALL STREET

sIn past years Wall Street has been looked upon as a fairly trustworthy barometer as to business conditions, beth present and future, which was supposed to be due to the streets machinery for the assembling of com plete and accurate advance informa- ton. But in recent months there seems to have been something wrong
 Ghe information has been inadequate pr inaccurate, for Wall Street has per pistently wished to be, and has been, pessimistic, while the general business of the country has gone ahead se- tenely to new records of achievement. Perhaps the leaders in the street have been depending too much on past rec ,rds. They assume that because con- aitions were discouraging following he Civil War and the Spanish-Ameri- ran War they likewise would neces- aarily be so after the World War.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
SMILES
Never Again
 Dow,

A philanthropic lady visited an asylum not long ago and displayed great interest in the inmates, One old man particularly gained her compassion. And how long have you been here. my man?" she in- quired.
 Twelve years" was the answer.
 Do they treat you well?'
 Yes" ft
 After addressing a few more questions to him the visitor passed on. She noticed a smile broadening on the face of her at tendant, and, on asking the cause, heard with consternation that the old man was none other than the medical superintendent. She hur- ried back to make apologies. How successful she was may be gath cred from these words: 'I am very sorry. doctor. l will never be governed by appearances again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

The street failed to consider other fac tors that entered into the situation after the world conflict. For instance, Europe was not bankrupt after pre- vious wars. The United States was not the leading creditor nation of the world. The gold supply was not con- centrated in the United States, as it is now. Rapidity of movements and communication did not exist as now to aid in withstanding and recovering from sudden shock.
 Wall Streets failure to assemble accurate information and place it III proper perspective is creating some peculiar reactions. Impressed by the walls from wheat farmers in the West, the street leaders, in spite of evidences that low wheat prices were but rip pie on the tide of general agricultural prosperity, became suspicious of farm loans, and put on brakes accordingly. This tightening of money is now be- ginning to modify the plaint of the wheat farmer, and he is hastening to assure money lenders that while he is not realizing the profits to which he is entitled, he is by no means in a hopeless condition.
 Perhaps it is natural for Wall Street to be conservatively cautious in the face of conditions never before exist ing in the world; but in the meantime production and consumption go ahead, the average man and woman are att tending to their business with satisfac- tory results, and the resultant pr'os- perity rolls along, in spite of gloomy forebodings from whatever source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
PEOPLES FORUM
Criticises Auto-Tax Laws

To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 I believe that one hundred per cent. of your readers will agree with me when 1 say that the in terview published in your paper of October [ with the tax assessor of Jefferson county on the new automobile laws passed by the acts of the recent legislature is really refreshing, coming from a man who is competent to fill the tax assessors office of your coun- ty. Taking my own case, and there are thousands of others just like mine: During October of last year I owned and had as- sessed to me a Dodge car and in February of this year I traded this Dodge for an Oldsmobile. Under this law I will be forced to pay on my Oldsmobile three fourths of the amount that paid for it, which is one-fourth more than can get for this car at this time, should I try to sell it. I am also forced to pay on the Dodge car, as well as this over assess ment on the Oldsmobile.
 Your tax assessor says that the additional money derived from double taxing the citizens will easily pay for the extra help in making up these crazy, crank sided applications. Is this fair? To force taxpayer to pay for a thing that Is so worthless your tax assessor admits that it will make those buying new auto mobiles in the spring of the year more particular to see that this tax has already been paid. To return to the car I bought in Feb ruary of this year. This car was bought and shipped here in Feb ruary of this year and this dealer, like all other auto dealers, pays taxes and licenses. and then, like the most of the rest of us, is taxed and retaXed until h. wouldn't have him. I would like to hear from your tax assessor again and have him explain why this is not hardship on, any taxpayer. As to the thief or protection, part of this notorious bill, I want to say that it is not worth the paper it IS written on, because half the automobile owners in Alabama could furnish the same motor and car numbers. and not a man who Will handle these applications will ever know or care a cent whether the numbers furnished are right or wrong. I will bet that this law will not assist in three convictions Tor auto stealing during the next four years.
 1T ever there was country fed up on worthless laws, it is this one Of ours, and I predict that Just so long as we continue to send jack-leg lawyers to repre- sent us in making our laws it will not only continue, but grow worse. There were more than one thousand new laws passed at the recent meeting In Montgomery, at great cost to the people of the state, and I dare say that every law that is worth writing on our | statute books could have been passed in three days and all back at home and the country a great | deal better off
 JOHN A. MAY.
 Dothan, Ala, Oct. 22, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

In undertaking to impeach Gov ernor Walton the Oklahoma lower house has charged him with many of- lenses under the general allegations of moral turpitude, incompetency, cor ruption in office and willful neglect of, duty. If all the charges which have been brought against Walton are founded on facts, the accused might consider himself lucky to get off with the loss of his job, in the event that the law is strictly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Underwood and the West (DeKalb County Herald)

Governor Brandon stated in In- dianapolis that Senator Under wood would have the united sup port of the South in his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.. This being true, the senator should wage vigorous fight in, the West, as two sections cannot only nominate candidate, but can also elect him. The Re- publican tariff has not made any friends in either section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Should Get n Lawyer .lDemopolis Timaal

The remarkable statement is at- tributed to Congressman Oliver that the president and the attor- ney general of the United States were deceived by Secretary Weeks in the matter of the sale of the Gorgas plant to the Alabama Power Company. This would seem to be more of V reflection on the intelligence of the attorney general than the integrity of the secretary. Contracts are supposed to be in writing. when they in- volve. the matter of millions oR dollars, and nobody's word is sup posed to be taken about anything that is in. writing. If Attorney General Daugherty passed upon the terms of the Gorgas contract on the word or representation of Secretary Weeks. the s president had better ask his resignation and put a lawyer in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
His Apology (Argonaut)

The village Lady Bountiful met an old farm laborer on his way to work and was surprised that her greeting was wasted. Jones'" she said reprovingly, you might at least raise your hat to me-" "I beg your pardon, m'lady," said the peasant, but my poor wife aint been dead ten days and ain't started lookin' at the vim min vet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Hay in South Alabama (Dothan Easle)

This would have been good year for hay crop in South Ala bama There is always a good demand for, good hay, whether cotton is high or low; whether the weevils come or go. If the New York farmer can make hay at a profit and ship to us, on expen- sive lands, and lands that will not produce any more to the acre than ours. then what might be ex- pected from intelligent farming on our lands?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Those Days Gone Forever (Montgomery Times)

But those days are gone for eyer. A fellow can no longer es- tablish title rights to a girl by sit ting with her few times in the porch swing. His claim is about as substantial as margin in the cotton market. He never knows when it Is going to be wiped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
The New Collector (Sunbeams)

"Rastus; how is it you have given up going to church?" asked Pastor Brown.
 Well, sah," replied Rastus. tits dis way. I likes to take an active part, an I used to pass de collec- tion basket, but dey's give de job to Brothah Green, who just re- turned from ovah thai-ah."
 Tn recognition of his heroic service, I suppose?"
 No, sah. I reckon he got dat job in reco-nition O his having lost one o, his hands,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

One reason why the public refuses to get excited over battles between competitive groups of rum runners is that these frequent incidents are just one phase of the dog-eat-dog industry upon which the public has long since been fed up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

It begins to look as if the only thing that stands between Europe and an other war is inability to bunco the United States with some more doubt full promises to pay loans that are worse than wasted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Capable of Expansion

The livestock industry in this imm ediate section of Alabama is capable of much greater expan- sion than many man would think, and there is no better way of going into it than by way of the purebred stock method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
Against Government Ownership
 (Florence Times)

AS might have been expected, old Norris of Nebraska has come out again fighting the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals, and commend ing Secretary Weeks for his ac- tion in the sale of Gorgas. It is apparent that Norris sees in the present confusion' brought about by Weeks new chance for his government ownership idea. But the Times predicts that the peo- pie will never stand for any gov ernment ownership that they can prevent. Past experiences along this line have been sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26

A Montgomery speeder who killed pedestrian was arrested for murder and imprisoned without bail. Even a step towards making the punishment fit the crime might cause speed ma niacs to consider resultant possibili- ties