davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
MUSCLE SHOALS TO MOBILE

It is interesting to note that one of the suggested stipulations of Henry Ford with respect to amendments of his offer for Muscle Shoals is that the government procure right of way one hundred feet wide from Muscle Shoals to Lock IT on the Warrior river. Lock F was recently in con troversy because the Alabama Power Company sought to obtain it, osten- sibly for development, but in reality, as many thought, because it occupied a strategic position with respect to Muscle Shoals. The Alabama Public Service Commission, unable to find any basis of convenience or necessity for granting the application, very properly refused it, much to the grati- fication of the people of this state.
 Now Henry Ford asks for right of way to connect the project at Muscle Shoals with the most direct means of transportation to seaboard. Although MT. Ford is not one to chat over his plans with every chance companion, it is suspected that he means to lay a track from Muscle Shoals to connect with the Warrior canal, for one thing. For another, it is expected that he may desire also to develop power at Lock IT to complement his operations at the Shoals. Such a plan as is thus suggested would be of advantage to Alabama's expressed desire to build up great seaport at Mobile. By rail from Muscle Shoals to the Warrior and by barge thence to Mobile is a direct and feasible route. If there develops great productive activity in the Ten nessee Valley, the resultant increase of tonnage at Mobile would be i'm mediate and noticeable.
 The linking up of every possible producing center with Alabama's sea- port is consummation greatly to be desired. Whenever the Warrior can be utilized wholly or in part for such transportation, the benefit is all the greater, for the fate of the Warrior is yet in the balance. The more ton mage the waterway can be given the more substantial the basis of its con- tinued operation. MT. Ford may in- stall his own barge lines eventually, but in any event the contribution to the tonnage of the seaport will be important. First, however, congress must lease the Shoals project to Henry Ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
A POSSIBLE TAX VETO


 that perhaps much of the impression as to his attitude on various questions suffers from the misconception of those who transmit it to the pu For example, it was given out at that the president would permit no tampering with the Mellon tax plan, contemplating veto as the final re- course to prevent such tampering. Now it appears that the president really meant that he would regard with extreme disfavor any alteration of the "fundamentals' of the Mellon plan. Now among the various possi- ble interpretations of the word fun damental in this connection there is extreme diversity. Any alteration in the rates suggested by MT. Mellon could hardly be called fundamental, but merely matter of degree.
 Yet MT. Coolidge is reported to hold the view that any surtax above twen- ty-five per cent. would be an essential violation of the Mellon plan. Now the present surtax maximum is fifty per cent, whereas those who would amend the Mellon plan regard forty four per cent. as a fair maximum, preferring to make more material rate reductions in the lower brackets so that the greater majority of people would receive the benefit and es- pecially those of more moderate wealth and income. If congress should go ahead and amend the meas ure so as to fix the maximum surtax at forty-four instead of twenty-five per cent, with greater reductions as the scale descends, MT. Coolidge, if he is correctly interpreted, may veto the tax measure.
 Such prospect does not dismay the great majority of federal tax payers, because they are coming to understand full we'll that the Mellon plan grants its principal measure of relief to those who are best able to pay taxes, while withholding an equit- able degree of relief to those whose taxes, while small, are proportionately greater as compared with their in- comes, and who are obliged to use up a large percentage of their in- comes in necessary living expenses. If MT. Coolidge does veto the measure as amended, he will not be advancing the case of those in the higher brack- cts, and will not be materially bur- dening, those in the lower brackets who could nott have expected much from the Mellon plan any way. h. deed, such is the temper of the Amer ican people at this juncture, that in all probability congress would pro- ceed at once to, re-enact the measure over the veto.
 However, Mrs Coolidge has not said. positively thatahe would regard the offered as making a veto A more equitable ad- justment of taxes rather than a total reduction is called for. The, people are still listening for the news of an abohshing tax-free securi- ties. That is +'one way to even up taxes and to bring capital out of it's shy retirement into more active en- gagement. MT. Mellon has favored such plan. What better time could there be to try it?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

He knew the past was gone forever, He didn't try to charm it back; "The car," he said, that's wrecked
 will never Bump any engine from the track i; There's not single, slender reason At least, so far as l can learn To think the blossoms of last season Can get their fragrance to return. "You can't coax any wind that's
 blowing To turn and blow the other way; The night will always keep on showing A tendency to follow day; There's no use clinging to resentment Or flaming hate to make it hot; The poor are richer with contentment Than are rich who have it not. "Why sigh to have the cake you've
 eaten,
 Or mourn the chances that you've
 missed? .-t Love always finds way to sweetep Lips that are lifted to be kissed. Regretting words too quickly spoken Is likely to begin too late, And when a pitcher has been broken Why roar and rage and smash a
 plate?" He never hurried out to borrow
 A care that had not come his way "Pll take chance upon tomorrow" He said, Eff it is fair today" He never sat around regretting
 The warnings he had failed to heed l; He had wife to do the fretting, And did she do it? Yes, indeed!
 $. E. Riser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
A Short-Sighted Policy
(Anda!usia Star)


 One Andalusia merchant called our, attention to the fact that many thousands of dollars worth of eggs and hay and bacon are being ship ped into this county each week to be consumed in the homes and by the livestock of this section. There should be raised in this county every particle of hay and meats re- quired. And the farmers of this sec tiOn should produce enough poultry and eggs to export at least mil- lion dollars worth annually in ad- ditiOn to supplying the local demand. It is a sad commentary upon the thrift practiced in this section that the very produce which we can grow in such abundance here has tn he imported. We9must plan to change this order. We must encourage our farmers to produce more hay, moro bacon and more poultry and essgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Drastic Action Needed
{ Admission Star)

(AnniSton Star)
 The speeding evil is general one. Neither Gadstlen nor Birmingham have a monopoly of it. Every coun- ty road is made a possible avenue of death by reckless drivers, who not only ignore all speed limits, but who also pay no attention to others who use the highway. Every town, large and small. has the reckless driver evil to contend with, and the daily list of fatalities than can be traced directly to reckless driving and speeding of motor cars has be- come an appalling one. Drastic ac- tion indeed is needed to curb this growing evil. Speeders must be taught that they will be punished, not with q small fine, but with a jail term if they persist in speeding, and reckless driving should carry penalties that will make drivers careful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Entirely Befitting IENIouo, rI,;.l

The Birmingham Age-Herald eel ebrated the occasion of moving into its new building by putting on an entirely new dress, with a selection of type faces throughout that adds greatly to the appearance, and also the easy legibility of that newspa- per. The building now occupied by The Age-IIerald. formerly the lief ferson County Bank Building, is the tallest ill the entire South. its twenty-seven stories towering above the others in the Magic City. and affording from the upper stories d fine view of Jones Valley. It is en- tirely befitting that this great jour nal should occupy such fine quar- ters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
SMILES
His Off Day

NAkFfb WIFI A1OIlNHOHIT
 Bobby was of an inquiring turn of mind, but mother usually man. aged to answer his questions. :, "Why. does daddy go. to town every day." he asked on one occa- sion.
 "To work. so that you and I can have good dinners mother replied promptly.
 Next day, as Bobby sat down to dinner. he looked disparagingly at the fare provided. then turned an accusing eye on father.
 "You didn't do much today, did you!" he remarked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
In Hearts of the People
(Florence Daily News)

Florence Daily News)
 We take pleasure in extending the good wishes, both of the News and the people of Florence and vii cinity, to The Birmingham Age Herald on the acquisition and occu- patton of it's new home. The new and magnificent quarters should prove further inspiration, if need ed, to the organization behind the Age-Herald in seizing to the full its wonderful opportunity for service. As the oldest of the Birmingham papers, in the most promising sec tion of the South, and occupying a field in which it stands supreme, The Age-Herald also fills place in the hearts of the people reserved for it alone. And nowhere in the state is it's place and power so we'll fixed as in the great valley of the. Ten nessee. Its courage and unfailing sympathy in championing the rights of the people of this section in their fight to frame their own des- tiny has given The Age-H Herald a special place in the love and esteem of the public that will live through the coming years. And so we again extend our felicitations to our sister publication and take pleasure indeed in wishing for The Age-Herald an measure of success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Novel -FIattery

VIDUNIUH ITHIbVIIFVT
 The philosopher David Hume had a ready tongue. A story is told of him crossing the Firth in q gale with Lady Wallace. The boat tossed dangerously and Hume re- marked that they might soon be food for the fishes. "Will they eat you or me?" inquired his compan- ion.
 "Ah," was the gallant answer, ''those that are glutonous will un- dounbtedly fall foul of me. but the enicnres will attack your ladyship. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Innocent Merriment

Innocent Merriment I remember, remember
 The winter sports we had, The simple games that thrilled my
 heart
 When I was but lad. And best of all the pastimes was To see two-quart hat And heave a snowball through the air With deadly aim thereat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
deal was consummated hef1

deal was consummated before he took his senatorial oath. The sale to Sinclair so exasperated the Re publican state of Wyoming that ma jority Leader Mondell, a power in the Republican party, was badly beaten for the senate because he made an apology for the sale. The stench of the affair has virtually made Democratic state of Wyom- ing.
 One reason frequently assigned for such periods of dishonesty follow. ing great war is that many make fabulous fortunes during the na- tiono's distress and others envy their success. Again, war natur- ally degrades public honesty be- cause so much public property is wasted and the individual feels that lie may as well appropriate few of the bits while they are flying around. The Fall charges should be pressed toth elimit, irrespective of partisan diversions, as warning.
 II. A. TREXLER.
 Birmingham-Southern College.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Need For Trained Men

(IuScnIOOSa NeWSI '
 There is q need for trained men ill Alabama's trades and industries, and there can be no doubt that trained leaders will do much for the upbuilding of the state. Not only that, but it will be in q field to which many boys and young men are attracted in order to get both the theoretical and the practiaas training. ~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

If these milking contests continue, the cow may earn a place in national politics almost as conspicuous as those occupied by the donkey and the ele- phant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Safe and Reliable

NIHIIHuegN DaIIy 1OmeJ
 The Birmingham Age-Herald is now in it's new building, and is re- ceiving congratulations from all sources. and everything that is be- ing said is deserved. The Age-Her- aid is q safe and reliable newspaper, fair and conservative, and it is a pleasure to read it's editorials and splendid news pages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Report that the soviet government recently bought ten thousand bales of cotton indicates that it will now un- dertake some yarn spinning of more practical character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

A contemporary declares that legis- lation promises to become a football for politicians. In which event it would seem high time for the voters to buck the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
The Spice of Danger

There are dangers and dangers. A Westerner, out shooting with an Easterner. said:
 "This is pretty tame work, out West, where we shoot bears and mountain lions, there's a spice of danger to the sport"
 "So." said the Fastener. you like danger with your shooting, do you? Well, then. you must go with my brother-in-law some day. Last week he shot his cousin"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Solving the Problem
(Rlnctnn Enternrisel

VbfOtIOI lIfItOf HI hHCI
 Congress is preparing to pass a bonus bill. notwithstanding Presi- dent Coolidge's warning that there is no money to pay it. We can easily tell them how to solve that little problem. Just put all the laws on the same footing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Way to Reduce Taxes

IAbbevlIle HeraIdJ
 If the people of Alabama really want to reduce taxes. they must curb their demands for tax expen- ditures and vote for men and meas- ures pledged to business administra- tiion and economy in public affairs. Unless they do this they, will have no one but themselves to blame if their tax burden sdouble its pres ent figures five or ten years hence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
A Mind Given to Efficiency
Washington Star)

Did you see anything interesting on your tour last summer?" II did," answered Mir. Chuggins. 'I gazed on the boundless prairies of the West. 1t filled me with awe, not unmingled with regret, to see that magnificent lot of parking space going, to waste"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

While quite number of inquisitive people are asking why Colonel George Harvey has become so abnormally quiet since his return from England, no complaints have been registered up to this writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
NECESSARY AUTOS

Autos on farms are used chiefly for business purposes, very little for pleasure, according to queries made by Uncle sam. Farmers who were interviewed claimed that from two thirds to nine-tenths of the use of their machines was for farm busi- ness. The auto came in us pleas ure device. toy for grownups. Now it is such necessity that it is man does his own thinking he is the will be the ultimate destiny of mo- vies, radio and airplane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Deserves Suitable Notice (Talladega Daily Home)

Alabama's famous "belled buz- zard' hasn't been noticed by the paragraphers for several months. We trust he is still afloat. But if dead, he should have suitable obitu- ary mention, and Uncle Sam's air. craft, as a mascot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Bound to Get Itself Mu..ed Up

The religion that cannot be tolerant seems to have something in common with flivver disputing the right of way with a locomotive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Did Not Kill Them All tDotban Eaolal

The farmers who expect to ''mop up on cotton again this year shouldn't put too much confidence in the recent cold spell. That was weather severe enough to kill many weevils, but it didn't kill all of them, and they will be ready for duty when the first cotton comes along. It is going to take hard work, poisoning, and good weather during May and June, and on into July, to insure big crop of cotton. and there isn't any use to depend upon the cold weather killing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Misplaced Kiss

There were three at the table fin the cafe, girl and two men. Sud- denly the lights went out and the girl drew back quickly.
 An instant later there was the smack of a compound kiss. As the lights went on each man was seen smiling complacently.
 II thought I heard a kiss said the girl, innocently, 'but nobody kissed me-"
 Then the men glared at each other and got red in the face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

It appears that steady advance in the value of Italy's currency is exer- cising persuasive voice in the sta- bilization of conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
City Within Itself

The Age-Herald's new owners some months ago bought the old Jefferson County Bank Building. and the paper has moved into the tallest building used for newspaper purposes in the country. It is a 27-story office building-a city within itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

There is hope that the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor may be so Illuminating during the meeting of the Democratic national convention as to reflect some additional patriotic thoughts towards Madison Square Garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
The Smiles of Greece

An effort is being made to coax American tourists to visit Greece. Maids of Athens, ere we part, learn, oh, learn to play your part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Announcement that nearly fifty million dollars were wagered last year at four Maryland race tracks suggests that the bookies won in a walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

There are big oil fields reported in the Arctic regions, but they are likely to continue for some time in the form of frozen credits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Chicago appears to have been left out in the wet, as it hasn't even chance to land the Prohibition party convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
TkHSssS|1CRCFf @BEARER.

They say that women smokers are so common at Florida resorts as to be no longer a novelty. We presume they'll quit when it no longer attracts attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

and not count, as first stated. Now that this shocking error has been rec tified, may they live happily ever afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Nov that the rules have been agreed on, the country would like to see the congressional game start.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

It looks as if things are developing to turn Senor de la Huerta's port em- bargo into another scrap of paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

It may be true, as a scientist says, that electrocution does not kill, but it must be terrific shock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Brandon's Pardon Record
(Tallanonsa Naval

(TaIIapOOsa News)
 Considerable criticism is being made against Governor Brandon for his lenient policy in pardoning criminals. He has broken the Nrec- ord of previous governors, it seems, in the number of paroles he has is- sued. The pardon law surely was not intended to be used in such wholesale fashion. Mercy as an at- tribute of character is an admirable quality, but when it is not seasoned with justice it ceases to be a virtue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Looks Better. Too

NITUy MtSSeHRefJ
 The Age-Herald comes out of it's new home with new head, new head-letter type and new dress all over; it looks better, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

MT. Allgood says that this congress is ignoring the farmer. We'll, the pre- ceding congress paid the farmer lots of attention. Since he is no better off, evidently to be ignored by con- gress is no loss to the farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
PEOPLES FORUM
Adds to Pleasure of Reading

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l think the appearance of The Age-Herald now compares favorably with any paper with which I am familiar. Particularly I think the new ll.. type used in headlines is fine. They are of such clear style that they can be read at a glance, which to me adds much to the pleasure and comfort of reading my newspaper l again wish to extend to you my hearty congratulations on the won derful advancement you have brought about in The Age Herald.
 II. K. MILNER.
 Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 21. 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Does Birmingham wag the B. R., L. 6 F., or does the B. R., L. 6 P. wag Birmingham?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 21. 19o-
"May You Live Long and Prosper"

ID IHe EdltOf of The Age Herald
 The. Alabama Public Service Commission wishes to join your host of friends throughout the. state and am the South in congratulating The Age-llerald upon it's new 27- seven story home. In the language of Rip Van Wrinkle, May you live long and prosper"
 AllABAMA PUBLIC SERVICE
 COMMISSION. (Per Morgan)
 Montgomery. Ala. Jan. 22, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

It is now officially given out that Miss Millicent Rogers married baron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
WILL TAKE CARE OF ITsEI .E

(San Francisco Chr0nicle) If your job requires only one eye 1t Is better to keep the other on the job ahead than, the clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

Japanese swimmers threaten to cause splash in the Olympic games; and what more natural? They train on a diet of fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

The best defense for one accused of driving by the signals is color blindness. It ought to be as good an alibi for traffic violation as insanity is for murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
"Gaston Released by Giants. ."'

One can visualize Monsieur McGraw saying. "This way out, my dear Gas ton."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24

The board of revenue now seeks to lay upon the city commission any blame that may attach to failure to build joint county-city administra- tion building. But the board has only itself to blame for its other mistakes relative to the new structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
Wolf Story

It was night on the steppes-the snowy, desolate steppes of Elgin, Ill.
 The tin droshky rattled through the darkness with Vladimir at the wheel and Sonia by his side.
 (Under the rules of the Short Story Writers Union there must always be q Vladimir and Sonia, where there is droshky.)
 Suddenly strange leaping figures appeared on the road ahead, their eyes gleaming yellow in the night.
 "Wolvesw cried Vladimir.
 "We are lostw cried Sonia.
 And as the lovers mingled in one last, fond embrace, the wolves ap- preached, wagging their tails and barking: "Wuff! Wuff! Wuffw
 "Dogs!' cried Vladimir, with great relief.
 "Doggonew cried Sonia. even have to patronize a new bootlegger. Thass allw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
THE AGE-H HERALD

Entered at the Birmin gham. Ala. post of v flee second-cass matter under act of j ConSfe-s. March 6, 1879.
, 1924-12-18

Sheridan - Arrangements being
made to open third mine in Sheridan
Wyoming Coal company district, Civ
ing employment to 200 men.
Pavilion New theatre placed in
use.
Wyoming's 1924 beet crop largest
u history Of state.
, 1924-12-18

5. w. Holloway, work on Browns Hill road------- 275O 275OI
There being nothing before the board a this time it "a regularly IN
moved and carried to adjourn until the both day of December A. D. 1924
at ter o'clock a. m.
DAVE WEST,
j. !" BUCHANAN, Chairman of the Board.
Clerk of the Board.