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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Education Tn Russia,

The soviet government is sending footballs and other sporting goods to the remote villages aud hopes to interest the peasants in a new way. If the boys form soccer team each member gets a beautiful red scarf sent him as a present from Moscow and gold-engraved card of membership in the Communist Path finders. Sport thus becomes q mere adjunct of propaganda like everything else in Russia The most hopeful news from that country is contained in the dispatches of the investiga- :os for the Christian Science Monitor, who declares that the government is exerting heroic efforts ip au intensive drive to wipe out illit- e:acy among the peasants. The famine, how ever, is diverting some of the money originally intended for educational purposes. In higher education the Russians a'e following the ex- ample of the British in training young men for the diplomatic service. Only the keenest minds among the young communists are se- lected for this school, which is under direction of George Tchitcherin. N. Tchitcherin is personally shy, retiring sort of man. Per haps he will not make an ideal teaches But he is a diplomat of the first rank. He was considered one of the ablest even under the old czar.st regime, for NJ. Tchitcherin is of aristocratic lineage, aloof and superior, Look ing around in Europe and America it would be difficult to find his peer among the diplo- mats, so says Acistide Briand, who may claim some distinction on that score himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
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Passing Of An Author.

CRAFTSMEN and dignitaries came to pay A their respects as the body. of Henry Sienkiewiez was transferred from Switzer- land to his native Poland. The president of the Swiss republic, Paderewski, and in Czecho- Slovakia. President Mazaryk So much ado about dead novelist For Sienkiewiez is the author of that very fine piece of Catholic SIav work, "Quo VadsY and its sequel, "Urbi ct Orbi." Both in Vervey, Switzerland, where the author died and in Prague, where the government of Czecho-Slovakia extended honors, q large group of Americans was pres ent. That is gratifying news. Another evi- dence that Americans are beginning to ac- custom themselves to their rightful place in the universe, the heirs of the culture of cen turies and the leaders of civilization. It was in fact an American translator who discovered this book "Quo Vadis?" Being Catholic, it was sharply boycotted in England and it was through American enthusiasm that the book was reluctantly admitted into England, So NJ. Hilaire Belloc tells us. Both "Quo Vadis"' and "Urbi ct Orbi" are based upon legend dating from the earliest times of the Christian church. St. Peter. caught in the terrible drag net of the Christian hunters in Rome, finally managed to escape and was well outside the city gates when he saw a man approaching him. St. Peter recognized the Lord Jesus and, falling on his knees, he asked Him : "Quo Vadis, Domino" (Where goest Thou, Lord?) To which Jesus replied: "Urbi ct Orbi" (To the city and to the world) to be crucified once again, for my disciples fear the martyrs crown" St. Peter, so the legend goes. immediately returned to the Eternal City, was recaptured and crucified. When the soldiers were erecting the cross on which he was nailed he asked as a special favor that he would be crucified head downward, for to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus was too great an honor. The phrase, "Urbi ct Orbi," is still uttered by the pope when he gives the blessing after his elevation to the high office as head of the church. Making the sign of the cross, generally from the balcony of St. Peter's church, he blesses the city and the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
THE BRITISH DEPRESSION.

Our own prosperity somewhat obscures from us the fact that other nations are not so prosperous. MT. Charles c. Pear son of Liverpool told the American Insti- ute of Meat Packers that unemployment in England is growing as winter ap- breaches and the trade outlook does not improve. Because of the general pow erty the tax rate is far higher than it would otherwise be. A man with an in- come of ten thousand dollars pays nearly a third of it in taxes. There are many who must be fed at the public expense. The winter promises to be hard one fi- nancially, according to Mir. Pearson.
 There is some margin for optimism, however, in the thought that affairs are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

by two members of the park board against a man also a member of the board, whom they admit is fine man and has made good member, in blocking his re-appointment and the flimsy excuse they have given for it, which is only a subterfuge, gives some ink ling to everybody where the real trouble IS. As a member of the park board and representative of the people of Birmingham do not propose to allow them to either take such unwarranted and unjustified ac- tion against Mir. Bowen or to allow them to perpetrate their real purpose of getting con- trol of the board if 1 can prevent it. This is my attitude. I think that is the attitude of Mrs. Sharpe, who feels just as resentful and as deeply the injustice of this situation as what do. I have always believed in CO., operation and I submit that l have gone the limit in this whole park board creation to bring that about, and the only thing l ask of anybody in appraising the responsibility for this trouble is that they will consider the facts as they are and not be prejudiced or misled by editorials that are unfounded and not based on facts.
 VIM. T. HARRISON,
 President of Park Board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
THE TRUE PROGRESSIVE.

From my point of view he only deserves Co be called 8 progressive who cannot see Q wrong persist witI4out an effort to redress 1t, or a right denied without an effort 70 protect 1t: who feels a deep concern for thc economic welfare of the United States, but realizes that the making of better men and women is matter greater still; Who thinks of every governmental policy first of all in its bearing upon human rights rather than upon material things; who be- Meves profoundly in human equality and detests privilege in whatever form or in whatever disguise, and who finds the true test of success in the welfare of the many and not the prosperity and comfort of the few. The civic unit of America Is not the dollar, but the individual man. All that goes to make better and happier and frecr men and women Is progress; all else iS re- actiOn.-John ". Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
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Wants Many Small Industries.-We. Be- lieve heartily that number of small indqs-> tries are good for town. They not only keep things hustling and presenting lively fToht but they contribute to that ambitious program which puts things over fsf ia3 good ofs tbe community. Lets have more of them in our own midst.-HuntsviIle Times. s't ' < s-
 Evading Pardon Facts-Since some med dlers have been tabbing up on the number of years our governor is donating to convicts by the pardon route, thus depriving the state and society of its dues, we notice many announce ments of pardons now merely state that the recipient of the pardon fayQs had "been sen tenced to term in thef kehitentiary mention being made of the number of years.- 0pelika News.
 Madison County's Health Record-THe Madison county public health record is grow;
 ing so fast and so favorable that it is nothing short of wonderful. When we realize, that the efficiency of the system within the past few years has grown from around Il per cent. z to above 70 per cent, the record is not only one of which to be proud, but it is pheneme-. nal and sets the pace for the. state and the United States.-Huntsville Hines. i
 The Tolerance Of Edit0rs.-Probablyss ne.s human is as tolerant as Iweather-beaten edIt } tor who has seen his townrgrow from wooden stores and filth to brick buildings and cleanlia ress He knows all the iheanness that goes ,on in his town he knows the why's and whats behind the city government; he knows the constant law yiolators; he knows every un z. pleasant thing about his town-but he fills his paper with animated, optimistic stuff that would leave a good impression to the outside world He is proud of his toWn and he de- : votes his life to boosting it, no matter how unpretentious his paper or how bitter it's critics-Dothan Eagle. FS t
 Pot-And-KettIe Affair,-Senator LaFolzs lette is at liberty to defend himself, if he caBs against the Republican charge that he andf7 his running mate are Lenine and Trotzky, with vicious and ignorant following, but he will not get anywhere by'assailing his politir cal opponents for trying to finance thers rscafl'~. paigns. He is himself travelling about in 1 luxurious style while the faithful are urged ' to keep the bottom of the LaFoHette cain.:i 1paign chest from showing by sending in theiri contributions to headquarters.-Mobile Reg ister. P isS2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Perhaps

Perhaps the best that can occur Is learning that mistakes are meant To sharpen wits and move and stir The inner purpose and intent. They're bitter medicine to taste, But such tonic in them dwells! And every happy chance we waste Is but a chapter that retetls How life must build on these to know The perfect glory in the end; For through mistakes at last we grow To guard our wills with firmer rule, And turn our erro"s as we weud To lessons n whose tragic glow We learn how not to be a fool.
 B. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Ambition.

 I dream no dreams of vast estates, Or palaces galore; I do not long for kingly power, Nor yet for scholars lore; My great ambition for today, Though some may think 1t mean, Is simply this: That my full name With this pome may be seen. Of gold I've plenty-for a month; Within my home I'm It, So why should palIry cash or power Engage my mind bit? In fact, SD far as 'hey're concerned, I'd let all such things go If I could see these verses with My name in print below.
 Hillary Hecht. A Variation of a WelI-KnOwn PrOverb He: It takes two to make quarrel. She Jealous of a rivaD: 'Yes, but threC will make it much quicker. Hyde. Skirts are being worn shorter this fall Auf Wiedersehn! Copyright. 1924 Reproduction FOrbidden.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
IRONED.OUT CITIES

The manner of growth of the business parts of American cities works against the solution of the street traffic problem. As each new skyscraper goes up it acts as d new concentration point for more people. It increases the crowding. It brings more pas senger automobiles, more auto trucks, more commodities and materials, into al- ready congestd districts. It has been pro posed to double-deck some of the streets. But it is not clear that this would end the evil of congestion. Certainly the rate at which automobiles are manufactured and sold in this country suggests that in a short time double-decked ways would be as crowded as streets are now. It is highly probable that the final answer to the question will be cities whose growth will be horizontal and not vertical, that will spread out over the sur face of the ground rather than run to towers. Toledo Blade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
A WORD TO FARMERS

Diversification, notwithstanding the cynics, who point to the danger of Overdofng, is the thing, the proof of which is that it is the diversified farming communities that weather hard times the best and that profit most in good times.-Topeka Capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

He was in the office with a woman. The door was marked private. The office boy was dozing A lady gowned to perfection en- tered excitedly. She started toward the inner sanctum. The office boy awoke.
 You cant go in there now," he said, barring the way.
 The lady gave him a whitening glance of scorn. T am his wife" she replied haughtily.
 The boy was brushed aside. She opened the door and swept the room with glance.
 Mother" she cried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

tion of that of MT. Hughes. The admin istration of the department under MT. Wallace has not been revolutionary, but it has been constructive. In his death our government suffers a loss felt by all without distinction of party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
MOST REPRESENTATIONS SMELL!

Tariff commission about to investigate the halibut and Swiss cheese industries" Let us hope they will not get them mixed. fThe flavors do not blend-NAw Orleans Times Picayune, ' VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

The people of Ontario, Canada, voted last week to continue their dry law. Now we suppose they will complain of liquor being smuggled in from the United States. There will be this thought, how ever, that smugglers who are caught at it will wish they hadn't been. Canadians have old-fashioned ideas about crime, and are so out of date as to believe that the penalties provided by law should be inflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
DipIounaoy.

Mrs. Blackstone: "Do you ask your hus- bands opinion on household matters, my dear?
 Mrs. Webster: "Why, of course. It makes him feel so important. But I never follow it." HARVEY PLUMB.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Judge Gary says that the steel busi- ness will pick up after the election Some ignorant people thought the indus try was doing pretty well before cleo ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Did He Go?

Frank: Do you like mel" Ann: "Why, Frank, think you are one of the best boys going" !"
 Mrs. H. B. Whitcomb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Its Experience.

"A car like that'n will stand most every thing, won't it?" asked old Riley Rezzidew, of Petunia.
 'Well. yes," replied the driver of dilapi- dated flivver that had drawn up in front of the Petunia tavern. "Came through leven states and fourteen cyclones, and it's still crawling"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

 Upon the ou utcome will depend whether Cal win Coolidge will throw out the first ball at the next Worlds Series or whether it will be some stranger. aT+
 There are three near-major parties running. They are the Republican, the Democratic and the Dissatisfied Shoppers who can't find what they want at either of the old stands.
 Calvin Coolidge.
 At the head of the Republican party is MT. Coolidge. He has taken a stand on many principles but what he really believes America needs more than anything else is more quiet zones., MT. Coolidge was born in Plymouth, Vermont, and is one of the Plymouth rocks. He lived for many years in Northampton. Massachusetts, without making any complaint and has shown his endurance and patience in many other ways.
 One of the things that proves MT. Cool idge's greatness is that he was governor of Massachusetts and got that high office by election In that state without joining the Elks or the Knights of Columbus. He first came into national prominence when the Boston Police Department struck for the eight-hour day, time and half for burglar hunts, three hours for lunch, no arrests after 5 p. m., and the right to employ apprentices or policemen s helpers for all disagreeable duties. Calvin got all the cops together and told them quietly that if they didn't cut out the foolishness he would remove the pinochle decks and crib bage boards from every station house in Bos- ton. This frightened the police stiff and they returned to work at once.
 Mir. Coolidge was then elected vice-president. He succeeded to the presidency at period of our history when all public men were talking of both oid of lair he Qf and the novelty of man in responsible position keeping his face closed made something of a hit.
 John w. Davis
 At the head of the Democratic ticket is John W. Davis. Mir. Davis is the handsomest man in the race, golfing or speaking. He wears knickerbockers better than any other candidate. This is partly due to practice when he was ambassador to the Court Of St. James. Mir. Davis did good work in that ca pacity and had just about succeeded in estab- fishing good feelings between the English and Americans when George Harvey took his place and began running around London ill Ford.
 He is an able lawyer and distinguished citizen, but his chances of election are some what marred by the fact he never handled a sap bucket in his life and was out west dur ing the croocaI games between Washington and the Giants.
 Robert M. LaFOllette.
 MT. LaFollette, head of the Progressive ticket, is the father of static disturbances in this country. He has admirers in aE parties but the chief concern of the voters has to do with what he uses on his hair to preserve so much of it at his age.
 Among his beliefs are that judges should write their decisions for the comic supple ments. that farmers should get higher price for thei. hard cider, that all government off -cers should be equipped with loud speakers, and that red flannel undershirt is public trust. .-...g :,
 You pays your money and you, takes your choice. Vote early, and makanthem send a closed car for you and motorcycle sidecar for the wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Rather Trying.

Joan: "Do you enthuse over football?" Edith: T try to, but before the game is over always get cold feet.
 Il. A. Handy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
.VieWpOints.

Prue: "What a pity they should be fighting in China just when the world is working so hard for peace" Dolly: q hope 1t won't put a stop to the making of Nah Jongg sets"
 Arthur Vaughn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

The British ministry and the Russian soviet somehow recall the story of the Arab who invited the camel into his tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

Nobody would have thought there would have been such general curiosity over the amount of income-tax different individuals pay. If some candidate had only had the forethought to run on platform of full publicity in this re- gard, he would have won hands down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

If the choice were left to me. whether to have . free press Q free government, would choose Q free press-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Hard To Beat.

Nan: Are you going into politics this year?"
 Betty: "Never again! It's a dreadful game for poor girl to play. l lost box of candy and two pairs of gloves on the last election"
 70. NI Shute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

The coal-car shortage was announced too soon. The weather did not get cold enough to make it have the expected effect on prices. However, thero is plenty of time to hold another car short age before the winter is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
THE AGE HERALD


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

The election will be held rain or shine. Upon the outcome will depend whether Cal win Coolidge will throw out the first ball at the next Worlds Series or whether it will be some stranger. aE-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
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First.Ha Information. Harry: II don't believe Claribelle uses a lipstick-where do you get that stuff? Jack: II have it from her own lips"
 Gertrude Marie Heller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
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Looking Over The Candidates.

Election day is near at hand and now IS the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party. All in all it will be the most exciting event since the international polo matches. Much interest is being manifested by the public, many of whom can tell you off, hand who the various candidates are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
The LOrelei.

Jones: Did you see any pretty scenery on your trip?" Johns: "Yes-and I've got her address" |"
 R. F. Gilman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27
Private.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-27

There are three near-major parties running. They are the Republican, the Democratic and the Dissatisfied Shoppers who can't find what they want at either of the old stands.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-09
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The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1924-10-09
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