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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
MOTHERS OF FAMOUS
 MEN
The Mother of Gladstone

Anne Robertson and John Clad stone were like the hero and the heroine of a romance, but little did either of them dream that their son, William Ewart Glad stone, would become The Grand Old Man" of England. Very far away. indeed, from the active days of the great statesman seem tho days of his father and mother. Anne was a "hieland lassie" and John was lowland man, but both were from the land of the heather and the hill. Both of them came from old families. which had held both property and power, but times had changed, and money was not so common as 1t had been Still, John Gladstone was a canny man of business, and he could buy and sell IS only Sotchman like himself could. He was down in London, piling up a fortune.
 Anne Robertson was very diff ferent from John Gladstone. Anne was creature of the moun- tain and the mist and the heather. Little enough she cared for busi- ness. She was a tease, for was always lively and ready for mis- chief. Still, she had a deeply se- rious nature. in which religion played a great part. So the "hie- land lassie" and the lowland man were married. and they did indeed live happily ever after.
 There was enough money and to spare now, for John Gladstone more than prospered. Anne, how ever, led busy enough life. for she looked tenderly, with Scotch insistence upon doing her full duty, after the interests of her six children. One of these they named William Ewart Gladstone. Anne found him, though not her first-born, peuliarly quick and bright, and she gloried in teaching him. especially in reading the Bi- ble to him. Little did she suspect, in those happy days when she sat with the earnest little boy, and read to him from the holy book, or sang hymns in her sweet voice, that she was instilling the prin- clples that one of the greatest of British premiers should use In ruling vast empire! Few moth CTS, however, ever realize what great work they accomplish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
JOHN-A-DREAMS
Dreams of the LeafIess Branch

WI hfhC
 Many of the small things dear to a woman's heart will be taken out of her life If she dreams that In the course of a walk through the streets or in her home, her foot touches a leafless, withered branch.
 Note the distinction I am mak- ing: This vision must come to you as you seem to be in city street or in a room. Likewise, your foot must touch the twig.
 Should you see leafless branch while you seem to be in tue woods or in garden, or should 1t merely appear to your eye without your foot coming in contact with it.. the interpretation given above does not apply. Nor must you mistake the meaning of this dream in thinking that after you have had it you will lead a life without joys and diversions and that all the small things to which you from you.
 The dream refers to very minor matters and you will forget them almost soon after they have van ished. However, for a short while you will feel quite happy, erro- neously believing that you have been deprived of important aids to your comfort and satisfaction. Should you be inclined to worri- ment, be sure to say to yourself as often as you can and as insist ently as possible, that the things worth while in this life are the big ones and not the little ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ALL SHADES of fOPINIONO
Experience and Laws
Houston Post)

If the Northern cities are such a paradise as the labor agents and other propagandists claim, why is it that many of those who have left their homes in the South to go "Nawth" are virtually public charges? intelligent Southern negroes will ask. The only answer is that the jobs are not wait ing with outstretched arms, as has been represented, and the working and living conditions are anything but suit able for negroes accustomed to life in the South. The Southern negroes who have remained at home are being asked to finance the folly of restless members of their race. The return ing emigrant with his story of hard ship and disillusion, and this appeal for charity, will doubtless do more to content the negro in the South and keep him at home than all the laws Georgia and Alabama can pass to check the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ENGLAND'S WEAK POSITION

The situation of England is more delicate with respect to the contem- plated independent action on German separations than is the situation of France. France has the worlds sym pathy not only for the courage of her program of rehabilitation, but also be- cause of Germany's failure to redeem her treaty pledges or to repair in any measure her wanton destruction of a large section of France. The sym pathy of the people of the world can- not follow Germany's unconscionable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Effect on Labor Unions Savannah NeWs)

One of the most interesting phases of the movement of so many negroes will be it's effect upon labor unions in the North. Will the unions accept the negro or will they look upon him as an outsider? Will he be the "last to be hired and the first to be fired?" Will the first appearance of greater supply of labor than the demand can accommodate mean the outbreak of such economic disturbances as that at East St. Louis and that at Chicago? It may be taken for granted, however unpleasant thing it is to contem- plate, that if labor supply far exceeds, employing demand in the big cities the negro is going to find the white la- borer standing against him. So-called Northern friendliness for the negro will not go so far as to give the col ored man job while the white man needs work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
wEEvIL PASSES THE PEAK

Charlotte Observer)
 It was contrary to reason that the boil weevil was endowed with a vitality that could successfully defy the instrumentalities of science. The weevil got his start" because of the indifference of the farmers to the growing menace, but in all sections where the farmers became aroused to action, they have found 1t possi- ble to eradicate the pest. In Union county, for example, the boil weevil scare has about passed away, because the farmers in that county were led by an active farm agent in warfare agaist the weevil based upon science and intelli- gence. It now develops in a repor, in the Cotton News that S05 test" farms of from five to ten acres were selected for operations against the weevil this season. and these farms are showing most excellent results" The weevils have been held in control on these farms. while on farms where no fight was made, history repeats it self in an increase In the weevil. The boil weevil control campaign as prosecuted by the American Cotton Association is being de- clared success. This is the first season when an organized war has been made on the weevil, and the results encourage the belief that the Southern states have seen the worst of the pest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
The Exodus and Congress
est. Louis Globe-Democrat)


 Saying that he is sending a letter to compliment you on your able statement of facts regarding the pres ent movement of negroes to the North ern centers," George w. Wright of Hannibal says that the movement means much more than labor in dimin- ished amounts for the fields and in dustries of the South. He says it also means diminished power in congress sional districts for the South, in many parts of which but ten cents year ic devoted to the schooling of colored children. The ratio of representation in the lower house of congress under the thirteenth census, no ratio having yet been decided on for the fourteenth census, was one member for about each 211, 1000 persons. Accordingly, with every movement of 211, 1000 ne- groes from the South, that general section loses one member and the pro- portions of the negro migration to date might indicate the loss already of two or three congressmen. The loss, however, is greater than appears from such figuring, for when the South loses member by the migration of/211,0 1000 negroes, some other sec tion, to which the latter remove, gains a member, so that the relative loss in congressional power may be serious unless the South has from other sources population gains to offset ne. gro losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
.. DRAWING THE LONG BOW
(New York Commeria

It has often been remrked that those who indulge in exaggeration defeat the very objects which they seek to attain. As far back as the days of archery 1t became a col loquialism to refer to a prevaric- ator or exaggeratdS as drawing the long bow" Applied to some of the present day announcements that are made in the advertising columns of the newspapers and other periodials. as well as in let ters, circulars and house organs, 1t may be stated the great major ity of business men avoid exagger- ation. The thing which sounds well to an enthusiastic sales man. ager or advertising manager, looks different in cold type and staring out of a page in a news paper or magazine, or as part of an otherwise moderately worded circular or catalogue. Publicity, procured either through news col umns or through paid advertising space, Is a matter that must be figured in as part of the nees- sary operation of a modern busi- ness. If the advertising is done effectively it Is not an expense, but a direct aid to business and can properly be regarded as cre- ating good will for the advertiser. When applied to a trademark this good will may inrease year by year, until, as in the case of some well known product, such as ko- dak, 1t becomes literally worth millions of dollars. It Is intertst- ing to note that those engaged in publicity as a profession, in cluding advertising agencies and commercial associations, are ex- ercising rigid supervision of busi- ness throughout the United States and, in fact. through a worldwide organization.
 The vigilance committee of the the World is performing great Associated Advertising Agencies Q. services for everyone in its cam paign against misstatements in advertising. The consumer Is first to benefit, and then on down the line through retailer. distributor, wholesale distributor, and the manufacturer, all benefit through having misleading and false ad- vertising checked. It Is not only on commodities that this super vision should be exercised, but re- cent events in the financial world show that rigid scrutiny should be directed to announcements that are intended to attract the sav- ings of the people into invest ment channels. The success in every large city of the departmen. stores can be attributed as much to sane advertising as to any other factor. Where great estab- lishments are located at fixed points, where almost prohibitivel.T high rentals are charged for space, the only policy that car continue to bring crowds. day by day, is an offering of reliable merchandise, through attractive advertising. It is in making an application of this theory to other lines of business endeavor that makes the work of the vigilance committee well worth studying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ONE TRICK A DAY
Balancing an EgE

Take a rather large sized cork and carefully hollow out one end of it with a pen-knife, so that it will fit with some degree of ex- actness over the small end of an egg. Now fix two forks firmly near the flat end of the cork, talk ing care that they are of equal weight and at equal angles with the perpendicular.
 Now boise the other end of the egg carefully on the edge of the bottle; see that the egg is in tho vertical position, and after a few tentative shakes, not letting go of it at once, you can ascertain that the whole of it Is in equilibrium, an effect that is obtained, of course. by placing the center of gravity below the point of sup port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

tion on a barrel. A belligerent came down full force on his head with heavy brush. The Englishman pro- tested on the ground that he was not party to the social event, and was only looking on. Cant help it, stranger" replied his assailant with another smack, you'll have to take one side or the other; we don't Tow no neutrals around here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Chm Count on the Saufh

IScottsboro PrOgressive Age)
 We believe Senator Underwood Is the strongest man the party can nominate. not only in the South. but in the United States at large. Anyway. he can count on the solid" South to start on, and that is more than any other candidate can claim. Underwood has the confidence of the business men of America. He is not a ire-eater," but Is man with reputation for carefully weighing every proposi- tion that comes before him and making a decision without gum shoeing" around to locate the "big side"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
INDIAN NOMENCLATURE

The Indian names of lakes and streams and place are reminders that once the noble red man loomed largely in local history. But how about Plug Hat Addition mitment of a dress suit and n to the city of Oakley, Kan? What is its origin? When was that com btled shirt matter of large con- cern in Oakley? In other words. why does Oakley have an addition that is legally known as Plug Hat Addition?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
To Line Up Southern States

lColbert county Reporter)
 It is high time the South was nominating a man for president, and there is no more suitable tim Der than Senator Oscar w. Under wood, who in a speech before the Alabama legislature declared his intention to run if the people of the state wished it. From the echo of the meeting held in Mont gomery it would seem that the, senator was on his way to the White House, if Alabama is to he consulted. The thing to do is for the Underwood supporters to get busy and begin to line up the various Southern states first and then go after the doubtful ones. If we can present a solid front from the South at the convention. We see no reason why the nomina- ton could not be had for tho senior senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Will Have United Support


 With the announcement by Rev. w. B. Crumpton, head of the Anti Saloon League, that he will give support to the candidacy of Hon. Oscar w. Underwood for the Dem ocratic nomination for president, there Is every reason to believe that he will have the united sup port of all factions in this state when the convention meets. Not only will he have Alabama solidly behind him, but the whole South is lining up under the Underwood banner. Perhaps no man in the party has the grasp of affairs per- taining to the carrying on of the government that Senator Under wood has.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
SMILES
Nearing the End

Western Christian Advocate)
 T am not going to talk lang this evening"" said the speaker I've been cured of that. The other night I was making a speech when a man entered the hall and took a seat right in the front row. l had not been talking an hour when I noticed he was becoming fidgety. Finally he arose and asked:
 Snap. how long you been lec- turin'?'
 About four years. my friend I replied.
 We'll he remarked, as he sat down, I'll stick around you must be near through"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

The Mexican commission of inquiry into the death of Pancho Villa re- ported that it was political crime" The history of assassination in that country suggests that this form of ac- tivity comes under the head of regular business rather than criminology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
The North Esteems Him
(Alabamian-DisnatcbI

AItUdTIId UT DISpatCh)
 It would be a great honor to the South' as well as the state of Alabama, to have southerner born and raised in the Southland as the next president of the United States. Underwood Is a man that is thought even more of in the North than in his own section of the country. The North realizes his greatness in the political world and would like to have such man as their leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Race Trouble Outlook
(Tampa Tribunel

We have always been taught that, when one goes to a place to which he is not invited and where he is not wanted, he doesn't have a pleasant time. It follows that the negro, being unwelcome, will soon become offensive to his new-found Northern neighbors. When he becomes offensive he will be mistreated. Then will come race trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Question of Demand and Supply
 (Atlanta JournaD

We agree that fining and imprison- ing emigration agents will not stop the migration of the negroes. Only higher wages will effect that. In the meantime the South is not suffering greatly. And when the demand for her products at remunerative prices arrives, the law of life that moved the colored brother will bring him back or somebody in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

of the day and night, and cares naught for the number of its victims. A few dollars would remove this tragic sit uation. Shall the lives and material interests of two hundred thousand people continue to be ignored as against the supposed temporary sav- ing of little money?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Will Put fin Stronger Man
- (Eufaula Citizenl

(Eufaula Citizen)
 The helm of the government is stlll In the hands of strong man, and will be for a few months to come, after which the Democrats are going to put in stronger man, Oscar W. Underwood of the grand old commonwealth of Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
As n sTet,, srini

est. Louis Giobe- Den ocrat) President F Harding did rot live to see the tvelv1-hour abol- ished in the steel mills. ut that, too. can be 'celebra-ed IS d grate- full memoriak
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

Newark, New Jersey, may tear up it's street railway tracks and repave in preparation for all-winter motor bus service. Nowadays street railway companies must deliver the goods or go out of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
THE ALABAMA PRESS
 ON U N D FER WOOD
His Boom Sweeping

The boom for Underwood seems to have caught on fire. and at least to be sweeping over Alabama and portions of the South. May the enthusiasm spread until it reaches the uttermost parts of the country and an Alabamian is placed in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

Uncle Sam has started drive for back income taxes from Hollywood. If a reasonable levy were made on Hollywood's advertising assets, the government might find itself consid- erably ahead of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Can Put Him Over

IMOHtSOmeTy IlmeS0
 Alabama now has a candidate for the nomination by Democrats for president of the United States. The South can put Underwood over if it will unite on him and give him that support he has de- served by long, able and faithful service to his country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Of More Use

(kansas City Star)
 Why fleer at humble Harry, the hamburger king; Pete. the pop corn king, or Toby. the tamale king? They are of more use to the world than some of the other kings who rule by divine right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
COOLIDGE AS PARTY CHOICE

Practically every industry in this country paused in deference to the memory of Harding-except politics Of course, the political maneuverings were not openly carried on, but that may very well be attributed to the nat ural secretiveness of politics in forma- tive transition stages. And today, the first after the late president was laid away in his grave, there is already confident prediction that MT. Coolidge will be the party choice for the nomi- nation. The party leaders have not been idle and the situation has been canvassed as thoroughly as limited time and unlimited political expe- rience would allow. To be sure, there will perhaps be no immediate official announcement of support of Coolidge, for he must first pass through the crucible, at least to the extent of re- vealing his amenability to party die tation.
 Right there is where some observ- CTS expect the rub to come. Coolidge, while having been in Republican poli- tics all his life, is not regarded as one to be led about by the nose. On the other hand, he has record which in- dicates that he usually does the lead ing himself. That is something the party has not been used to since Roosevelt, and everybody knows tha7 Roosevelt was never really the choice of the Old Guard. And yet, Coolidge has been known as man of tact, as we'll as a political chessman of no mean order. He is capable of maneu- vering his opponents into such posi- tion that they will be unable to keep him out of their king TOW. If MT. Coolidge wants the nomination, it will be difficult for any one else to take it.
 There has been some speculation regarding the attitude the new presi- dent may assume on the policies of his predecessor. He has already declared that he will carry out the plans of the previous administration, which is tha usual thing for one to say on coming thus into office thrc ugh the untimely removal of former superior. It is probable that MT. Coolidge means it in a general way, for he has had part in formulating those policies, such as no vice president before him has had, and he has on many occa- sions delivered addresses that were regarded as expressions of the admin istration, if not indeed having first been submitted to the approval of the chief executive. Nevertheless, MT. Coolidge is positive man, and doubt less as president will feel himself more bound by his conscience than by his allegiance to program in which he had only subordinate part. It is likely that he is in general sympathy with the present policies, but it is equally as likely that 'he has ideals and principles of his own which he will inevitably follow in major emergen- cies.
 There is no man in the Republican party of such outstanding achieve ments and popularity as to be able to rival the new presidents claims to the nomination, for the president has both personal advantages and advan- tages of office that, with an equal start, puts him we'll out in front at the very outset. It would be weak man indeed who could not hold that handicap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

The country may prepare for a fresh avalanche of politics, which is already manifesting impatience to get loose. It is due within a few days. and includes some startling new styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Watch 'Eni Drop Out (NaShyilla RaruerN

Quite a number of meu. promi- nent during the Hardine admins tration. are going 10 experience the sensation of qulcs disappear ance from public view
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Should Be No Second Choice

NSelma T1meS-J JournaO
 IT the temper of Alabama Demo- crats is not clearly misunderstood they want all reference to a second choice candidate left out of tho program, which will be formu- lated with singleness of heart and purpose that will not admit of the slightest misinterpretation and that will be to nominate Un- derwood for president on tho democratic ticket or to fall in the last line trenches carrying his ban ner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
/ Couips -ison

(Nf 7 lrk IiersId) Swimmi fine Gngli h Channel may be tritle more tiring than driving mo,1r car n the United States O. Suria hui 1t is safer sport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

After enacting the anti-evolution measure, the Alabama legislature is urged to pass law forbidding geolo- gists from predicting another glacial period for this continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
View of sala led sYan

To lot of us the return of prosperity doesnt mean auytAins except the priv SC of pa aying about ten per cen more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

Those who speculated in German marks two years ago could have bought them much cheaper by waiting until now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
The Tine 'a important

The question ed by the an thracite cont fcr gsy is whea. rathtr than wh the miners and operators will gtri together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

Consternation descended upon New York's bucket-shops when the bottoms fell out of their buckets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Still on n Level

NtJft ' tIIIIIdII INtWSJ
 Hiram Johnson Is back in his own country, but for some reason the country remains on the level.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11

The ice trust is about to be busted. A new ice age for this continent IS predicted.