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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05
The Right Word.
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(Find the Error in This Articg1
To J. Murphy, Freeport, N. VI. The sim
gular verb is correct in the two first Of the
following sentences; the plural verb in the
last IL The following number of cases was
worked on; ~ The number of cases worked
on was seventeen; 90 There were az num-
Der of people present. The rule: Uses a sim
gular verb with 1.-The number" plural verb
"a number - .s..
To N. M. Gallagher, Chicago: "The Right
Word" would, choose the plural verb were to
be used in the following sentence There
were mot was) present at this meeting a
committee representing, etc. The reason
for this is the fact that the members of the
individual effort. saa ~ ~
To HI. ID. Cullen, Birmingham, Ala: Amy
letter addressed to the author of this column,
care Of this paper, will be delivered,
To James j. Conner, Astoria, L. II: The
plural verb is correct in the following sem
tence IAN armful of puppies always add to
pleasures" Correct spelling armfulL This
word is the subject Of the verb add, but the
expression "armful of puppies" hasa plural
significance. r3 ~
To j. De sanctis, New York: The use Of
check in checking account or In account
against which You can check Is colIOudial,
and checking account is very common.
TO @. G. N, Summit, N. j.: The meaning
of atayism is as follows: intermittent hered-
ity; reyersion to an ancestral type. trait, OF
the like. RI
The Editor Replies
From John F. weldon, ChIeag0; The
editor Of the Gas-Gazette acknowledge with
thanks Twig s. criticism, and Is glad 70
know he has readers who 'twig'' hla arrors
so promptly. He viii endeayor 70 make it
harder for them to do so In the future"
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THE WORD '.EQUIvOCATHON"

Equivocation is the subtle art Of making
a statement sound two ways at the same
time. Equivocation was originally spoken.
The word originated in that phase Of the
practice. For the word means twc-voicsd-
ness from the Latin .'equus" equal, and
''vox," or voice)
When an old Roman said thing IN such
q way that 1t could be understood in two
perhaps exactly contrary ways, he was. said
to be eQuivoeating.
Equivocation is sometimes purely accl-
dental But II Is ottener the result Of deep
thought, exerted to malicious purpose. II
some lawyers are to be believed, the law
books are full OF statements capable. Of being
Interpreted in two ways Hence the Irich
rewards (aometimesl in the practice Of law.
The aim Of legislators nowadays IL 10 elm
mate eduiyccation from the law books.
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THE KEYNOTE ORATORS

With approach of the open season for key
noting, those chosen for this distinguished
service are reported to be rehearsing pro-
grams for impressive presentations Of the
situation: Effects may depend largely upon
the point of view; Within the sphere of
politics, that sometimes varies even beyond
the possible influence Of partisanry. In
stances have been known wherein individuals
shifted their positions as the result Of key
notes almost as completely as did DIR. Samuel
johnson, who defined pension as 1.-THE last
resort Of seoundreis," until he obtained one,
when he regarded it as "meritorious reward
for patriotic service"
Keynotins possibilities are By no means
evenly balanced for the presidential cam
paigm Representative Burton, of Ohio, will
perform the masterful task for the Repub-
licans assembled at Cleveland. His selee-
ton is a courtesy to the convention city; his
home town, where he is held in high esteem.
He does not belong to the spectacular school
of oratory, and was never an active publicity
seeker during his career In either house of
congress. Since il has been decided that
President Coolidge is his own platform, and
because of recent disclosures within the
party, there will be little opportunity fer
pride pointing, and ne inviting opening for
rhetorical nieeties or artful campaign prem
ises. -
presents a contrast. Senator Harrison, of
Mississippi, is, reported to have been picked
for temporary chairman Of the Democratic
convention. So the keynote will not be
bromide either in substance or presentation.
For several years Pat Harrison, as he Is
Familiarity known, has had much practice in
making things uncomfortable for the Re
publican side OF the senate. When he per-
forms the ceremonies in the New York as
sembly, as only one who knows the sensitive
spots of his adversary can, the keynote viii
be understood in all its fullness, 1t Is
doubtful If the most rock-ribbed Democrat in
the entire delegation will have anything to
add when Senator Harrison completes his
delivery.
One of the echoes from this keynote, which
is expected to arouse the Democrats TO
fighting spirit with confidence of success,
will be the contrast in party records. This
will enable the Democrats better to appre-
ciate the ideals, principles and achievements
of their party, while stronger conscious
ness of duty performed will provide one Of
their most effective weapons. The same key
note will carry vivid pictures of the weak
nesses, failures and awkward political errors
of the G. Q. p. during its tenure of power
There are few speakers so fully equipped
in temperament and experience to sound this
note SO that it will be heard the country
over as Senator Harrison. Those who have
sat under his eloquence expect this effort
to take a conspicuous place on thes list of
oratorical masterpieces in its class. Senator
Burton's effort will fall short, because he
will have less in either party record or party
to stir his enthusiasm.
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basis Of public opinion in America, which
has been repeatedly demonstrated as favor
ing a restricted immigration policy and the
privilege Of deciding what nationalities and
what proportions of the Same may be ad-
mitted. 1t is plain that the American PEG
pie are overwhelmingly In the majority for
restriction based upon capacity for nation
alization and suitability for melting pot
treatment. In view of experience Ind an
increased purpose to protect and perpetuate
the American system Of government, America
has the right to decide who shall be adj
mitted. 1t is in large measure matter Of
self-protection. A nations duty is first to
its own people.
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THE LUCKY sTRANGERsl

The Pullman company has posted a bulletin
in sleeping cars. 1t reads thus Strangers
who invite you to play cards generally are
too lucky for the average mortal" Tits said
that there are more persons robbed today by
card sharps than at any time in, the last
twenty-five years. The world is full of q
pretty complete line of sins and sinners
There are crooks of every color. But the
most indefensble sin of all is trying 10 get
something for nothing. And there are folks
guilty of that sin who don't play cards.
Toledo Blade.
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Modern Maids Mdxin.s

When a man tells a woman that he can't
forgive, he means that he won't try; when
she tells him she wont-she means that she
wants him to ask her again.
A woman who says she doesn't mind wear
ing old clothes has left all hope behind, OF
qualities for sainthood-Or is just plain
liar.
Why wife grows old faster than her hus-
band because he expects her to discipline
the children, while he poses as the beneyo-
lent dispenser Of candy, quarters and trips
10 the circus.
Make hay when the sun shines-and love
when the moon ahine4
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Readers are requested to contribute.
All humor epigrams Cor humorous mot
tOes), jokes, anecdotes, poetry, burlesque,
satires and bright sayings Of children
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cluded that sksy should Be long enough to
reach the ground "a 80 u ~.
The history Of tastes and customs Of that
period shows hat feet, as well as legs were
regarded as essential parts of the body to
serve practical purposes. But times and con-
ditions have changed. Now both of these
members are fast losing their original func-
tons because Of the rapidly increased use of
gasoline. Some have expressed the fear that
they may eventually serve only in the ca
pacity of fashion features.
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REQUIREMENTS HAD BEEN MET

stop, stop!" cried the fussy old gentle
man. There's a lady just fallen off the
buss - .a-
"It's all right, sir" said the conductor,
shes paid 'er fare" London Answers.
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1t is reported that the musical lobby hang
ing around Washington in connection with
radio legislation is rendering some particu-
larly discofdant medleys. 49,; A
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

Those who claim that the G. o. p. conven-
ton will be quite fruitful are reminded that
the voters are preparing to present its can
didates with large consignment Of lemons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

Somehow Americas foreign policy revives
mental pictures Of the difficulties involved
in searching fol. needle in hay-stack,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

An exchange says that President Coolidge
Is his own platform. That about exhausts
the party material.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

1t looks as If the "favorite-son" feature o
the national conventions programs will b
longer and more tedious than usual.
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BIT helpful by way of persuading the other
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A paragrapher says that there IS. poetry
IN several products of the spring garden, but
he neglected to make specific mention Of the
onion as an awakenef of the fearful muse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

Reports that President Coolidge's cat wa
located suggests that SO was Hiram John
sons goat.
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1t might not be out of place to speak of tn
present congress as the nations political flap
per. 80 ~
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MAxS0Nl hxKazx JEnEx

WouIdn't Float
Charles: Jones is the biggest fool y
Henry: "What now?"
Charles: HE tried to float loan to create
sinking fund Harry J. Williams.
Our Own Home study Glass
Ca, G. NJ. Azoy; .Jr., Teacher)
History
Question who first invaded Britaini
Answer You tell s,,em Caesar. You've got
the Gau1. - I'd
Question For whateis Scotland famous,
besides whisky
Answers Who caFesf
Question Name two famous Chinese char
acters in history.
Answer Pa and Ma long.
Question; Give two historically important
dates"
Answer: Anthony and Cleopatra, Napoleon
and Josephine.
False Notes
To win Gertrude my thoughts bend,
But, oh, she never understands-
The many notes of love send
Meet only protest at her hands.
-. r. NJ.
Sayings Of Little Socrates
CAS- Reported BY Samuel Hoffenstein)
It's still wind that blows no aviator
good, nowadays.
Wine, women and sOnsl Stick to singing
there's no penalty.
.
If you like something, avoid 1t. It's bad
for you.
Women are full Of wiles. They just vile
away mans life.
The Prize Story
Friend: What works Of fiction do you
most enjoyT
Wife: my husbands, when he tells me Of
his busy day at the office. Mary f. King
ston..
Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

WouIdn't Float
Charles: Jones is the biggest fool !"
Henry: what now?"
Charles He tried to float loan to create
a sinking fund. Harry ]. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-05

The Best Winter Legume. Harry vetch
continues to be the most popular winter
legume in Alabama. It stands the cold
weather and Is ready b. turn under in early
spring. It is e good fertilizer for corn and
cotton neonta Southern Democrats.
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Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden
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The alabama Press

Developing Rural Sections Cleaning out
the fence corners and making your farm
attractive d one Of the finest eonsidsratlems
that could bs given to the Development and
improvement Of Thermal esctionsr Hunts.
vile Times. . sAssss 49,
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Cities Should Connect Upr--we hold That
# the state makes 3 good xcad up TO the
corporation line Of, amy city d town that
city or town should provide equally as good
street or streets between the ends Of such
through highways Opelika News.
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Worthy Of Consideration. TwosEhiras Of
the counties and four-fifths Of the towns and
cities In Alabama are flat broke Either
we do not get the right sort Of officials b.
else we have the wrong kind Of laws You
might give this subject serious ccnsadar3tion
and render your own opinion.- Huntsville
star.
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Increasing Poultry Profits. Every farmer
who has 80 many as one hundred hens--snd
no farm should be content with a smaller
number than this will be abls to add 10 his
poultry profits in q worthwhile measure
through well-organized and conducted CO.
wide in scope and activity. Muscle Shoals
Sunday News.
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Question !: If a young gentleman and
young lady, total strangers, jumping iron
different floors OF an apartment house dur
ing fire, land In the firemen's 'netsat tn
same time, what dees correct breeding re
quire3'' Pc
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Sank Centre Young Woman
Died Sunday Afternoon
Hazel Robinson Had Been in Poor
Health fors Several Years-Fun-
eral Held Tuesday.

Hazel Robinson, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Robinson of
Sank Centre, died Sunday noon, May
%, 1924, after an illness of several
years. So
The deceased was born at Howard
Lake, MIMI, Feb. S, 1891. In 1897
she removed with her parents to
Bertha, Todd county, where she
grew to young womanhood. She att
tended business college in Minneap-
oils and was employed by law firm
in st. Paul for, two years, after
which. she was employed at Glen
dive, Mont, in the First National
Bank. In 1913 she was forced to
give up her work because of a
nervous breakdown. After spending
several months at home she return
ed to Montana. where she was en-
ployed in the Clerk of Courts office
at Circle but was forced to give up
her work again in a few months.
Funeral services were held from
the family home Tuesday afternoon
at 200, o'clock, conducted by Rev.
G.. S. Sparkes, pastor of the Con-
gregational church. Mrs. J. w. Ward
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-05-29

sang "There is Land on High" ano
Mrs. John Bartell and Mrs. WARD
sang Zone Sweetly Solemn Thought
and Heaven Is Our Home" Mrs. r.
E. Cooper presided at the piano.
The spallbearers were: j. E. Bon
ner, Dewey O'Gara, Ben Allen an
Earl Pangburn. Burial was made in
Greenwood cemetery.
The immediate relatives left to
mourn besides the grief stricken par
ents are two sisters and three broth
ers: Hugh K. Robinson, Long Prai-
RE; DIR. J. F. Robinson, Duluth; Mrs.
M. Millner, Sank Centre; Mrs. E. c.
Carlson, St. Cloud and Kenneth at
home. Other relatives attending the
funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Robinson, uncle and aunt, and two
daughters, Mrs. Roy Mauk and Mrs.
Gausman; H. A. Robinson, uncle
Mrs. Chas. Stewart, cousin, all OF
Howard Lake, Mimi; Mrs. Drusilla
Shafer, aunt, Frederick, Wis; Jas.
johnson and daughter, Mrs. J. Bull
lard, Bertha; Mr.. and Mrs. Williams,
uncle and aunt, Bertha. The follow
ing girlhood friends of the deceased,
all from Bertha, were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Bottemiller, Mrs.
George Domian, Mrs. Claude Seaver,
Mrs. J. J. Payne and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Hartung.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson and child
rem have the sympathy of large cir
Gle of friends in their bereavement.
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A. E. Dubeau Regains Posses
sion of Caughren Theatre
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Sugden Purchase
Picture House at Perham-Al-
bert Dubeau Local Manager

Sunday evening of this week Mr..
and Mrs. R. H. Sugden who have
operated the Caughren Theatre for
the past nine months, relinquished
the property and left on Monday for
Perham where they have purchased
another picture theatre. During
their residence in Sank Centre, the
Sugdens made many friends. They
have given the people of this COM
munity the best pictures ever shown
at the Caughren, many of them ap-
pearing here before they have been
featured in the Twin Cities.
The Sugdens are splendid citizens,
and the people of Perham are to be
congratulated that they have located
in their midst.
The Caughren has reverted to the
builder and original owner of the
theatre, A. E. Dubeau, now residing
at Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dubeau ar
rived Saturday in Sank Centre from
Los, Angeles, and have taken over
the active management of the thea
tressAl grew up in the picture game
and judging from the character of
the pictures he has booked for early
showing at the Caughren, he will
maintain the high standard estab-
lished by Mr.. Sugden.
The taking over of the Caughren
by the Dubeaus, in no way effects the
lease for the season on Dreamland
pavilion controlled, by the Fair As
ISOLATION and Robert Swift Post
American Legion. 80
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be absent from the city >or about two
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mossman of
Ward Springs were guests at the
home of the gentleman's sister, Mrs.
w. E. DeLaurier Tuesday of this
week.
DR.. and Mrs. Philip Kraemer ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Steiner motored to the Twin Cities
Friday of last week on a short visit
returning Sunday evening.
Miss Elsie Lockead of Minneapo-
lis arrived Thursday of last week
for weeks visit at the home of hel
aunt, Mrs. D. B. Caughren and hea
grandmother, Mrs. j. A. Lockead.
Mrs. z. ]. Webster MARY Doc
little) and two children of Warsaw
N, Y, arrived Wednesday evening fol
a visit of about six weeks alto the
home of her sister, Mrs. j. P. Han
sen.
Mrs. ]. H. Flory and daughter,
Marcella of Minneapolis arrived Sat
urday evening for a weeks visit at
the w. E. DeLaurier home in this
city and the Fred Mossman home at
Ward Springs.
Mrs. Jack Mccullough and Mrs
Maude Richason of Minneapolis are
expected this Thursday evening to
spend Decoration day in Sank Cen
tire. They will be guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. DeLaurier.
Mrs. H. T. Nyberg came up from
Minneapolis Wednesday evening and
will spend Decoration day at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. F. Cooper. Mr.. Nyberg is ex-
pected this Thursday evening.
Lou Mossman of Spokane, WASH,
arrived Tuesday evening on ten
days vacation which he will spend
at the home of his sister, Mrs. w.
E. DeLaurier and his brother, Fred
Mossman and family at Ward
Springs.
Frank Mossman of Seattle, WASH,
arrived Wednesday evening to spend
Decoration Day in Sank Centre and
is a guest at the w. E. DeLaurier
and Fred Mossman homes. Mr..
Mossman expects to be here about
ten days.
Mrs. Arthur Heinen (Anna Don
art) and little son, Paul, returned to
ming after spending several days at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Emma
Matthias, and her grandmother, Mrs.
Math. Vanish.
Walter Benson of Luverne, Mimi,
arrived Saturday for visit of ten
days with his wife and children who
have been visiting at the home of
the lady's mother, Mrs. Eliza Brown,
for the past several weeks, and also
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Benson and
little son, Willis, of Glendale, Cal.
arrived Tuesday of this week and
will spend the summer visiting at the
home of the gentleman's parents and
other Sank Centre friends, and in
Minneapolis with the lady's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Wynn of Min
'neapolis stopped in Sank Centre a
few hours Wednesday to visit at the
home of the lady's uncle, George
Fish and at the r. A. White home.
Mrs. Wynn is a former Sank Centre
girl her maiden name being Lila
Fish. Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn were en-
route home from a trip in Northern
Minnesota.
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stearns County. Minnesota. will meet
Of June, 1924 at the office of the City
Clerk in said City for the. purpose. of
considering the matter of improving
Third Street in said city from its IN
Street to it's intersection with the west
line of Oak Street, by laying, pave
ment and cutters thereon. All prop
to be assessed therefor, which in
cludes all property AUDITING thereon:
are hereby notified of said meeting or
the City Council and are further mere
by notified to be present at said time
and place at which the making OF
such Improvement will be considered
by said City Council.
Dated this 28th day of May, 1924.
(Official SeaD
City Clerk.
Published Nav 20. June A. 1924.
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Council of the City of Sank Centre,
Stearns County, Minnesota, will meet
at 1880 o'clock p NJ on the 18th day
of June, 1924 at the office of the City
Clerk in said city for the purpose of
considering the matter of improving
Main Street in said city from it's in
tersection with the south line of Fifth
said Main Street to the north line of
Third Street, by laying pavement and
cutters thereon. All property owners
whose property is liable to be assessed
therefor, which includes all property
abutting thereon, are hereby notified
of said meeting of the City Council and
are further hereby notified to be pres
the making of such Improvement will
be considered by said City Council.
Dated this 28th day Of May, 1924.
(Official SeaD
j. F. COOPER,
City Clerk.
Published May 20, June A. 1924.