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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
SHIP GRAVEYARD


 Along a goodly stretch of the west bank of the Hudson river. just north of weehawken, N. J.. Is to be found a typical graveyard -the last resting place of forgot ten ships. Here vessels that have done good service in their day. and have fought their way through wind and weather for many a long year, have found last rest ing place. It is a weird and mis- cellane ous gathering of derelicts. a verit museum of types of all periods and of every manner of const, uct! 1n.
 T. there is any future life for the se VI ssels it lies in the salvage which is taken out of them; for their iron Is rscast or reworked, to do service tn many of the diff farent arts, thelr timbers also are used for structural purposes, some- times even 10 shelter man once more fro nthe milder dischances of wind and weather upon the shore; while he richest of all treasure trnva Is the copper and brass whtth ind their way into arts too hume rous to mention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
- ACTIVITIES IN ALABAMA

There is so much progress in many parts of the state that almost daily reports of new projects and enlarge ments of enterprises already in oper- ation are received as 8 matter of course among people absorbed in their personal affairs. Through it's news columns from day to day The Age Herald directs attention to evidences of expansion from every section of Alabama. Within the last few days among reports of progress thus made were the following, which are im- pressive when grouped: Many new homes under construction at Jasper rich coal vein found in Walker county ; construction work begun on g large hydro-electric plant for Dothan; com pletion of a new dormitory at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute repre- senting an investment of 8 hundred and forty thousand dollars; water works system and cement sack fac tory started at Leeds; preparations for establishment of a cream station at Moulton; opening of copperas by product plant at Gadsden; large in- crease in bank clearings at Anniston; ; bids asked for extensive street paving at Parrish; opening of furniture fac tory at Tuscaloosa; gratifying increase in shipping at the port of Mobile ; erection of six new stores at Hartselle !; completion of half dozen new hotels in different parts of the state; exten- sive school building improvement in many cities and towns.
 The list might be extended to in clude dozens of other projects under way or planned for early develop ment, which give some idea of the widespread progress throughout the state. From every section come favor able reports of increased industrial activities and optimistic indications of uninterrupted business and expan- sion during the year. The outlook for a prosperous period is unusually bright for every part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
WN UIHD WAWH NMYN9
CHshiiafauiiita FuiiiIn IaafGan1

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

Main street is a thoroughfare In little one-horse town; People take it easy there, Seldom shooting others down; When Mclean and Perkins meet
 It's "Hello," or ~How-de-dog" Main street is quiet street, But it has attractions, too. In the one-horse towns through which
 Main street runs from end tD end, Men are slow in getting rich,
 Few men borrow, and few lend; There are no wild crowds that rr1sh Madly for the cars at night, No fierce cavemen claw and crush, Filling timid souls with fright. Main street isn't much to see, It is peaceful, night and days Here and there a stately tfsee
 Casts It's shadows where 1t may; People practice simple arts,
 So, at least, we may suppose; Now and then a boy departs,
 Or girl packs up and goes. In the little one-horse town, Where no wild crowds cougrHgHte, Smith and Jones, and Green anI Brown,
 Simple people and sedate, Often get exciting news
 From their daughters, who Are Been In the big and gay "Revues,"
 Or are pictured on the screen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
As to the Bonus

NGToetioDOfO WdtCHIu4llg W
 Untold fortunes were mad. the United States during
 World War by people who did have to fight to save the VIC from being overrun by the kaist armies, and while those fortul were being made there were soi four million of our boys in u. army overseas being paid a dollar a day. These boys saved America and the world from German domi- nation. Had 1t not been for thss, boys the United States would to. day be paying very heavy tribute money to the German governmen, much greater in amount thar the proposed bonus would cost and besides this, our boys made iit possible for the hundred milliS1 people to keep possession of theil property. But the soldier boA, from this country tur.. od tbc '!5. of battle against Gern.. Nk made possible that tyrant' ALI We forget so very, very sr m1S we should not,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
EnhIe

Once upon time. in the ulyunir games, the Hare and the Turtoise mat in the 800-meter run.
 The, Hare was a speed marvel whD could run like blue streak, while fhe Tortoise would have blocked fi1e traffic in chess game.
 But the Hare was a literary athlHte and had to stop at the halfway mark to file 1,000-word story flor the aaIly edition, and while he was engaged in his literary work the Tortoise amblsa along and won the race.
 Moral-Those who run may rnad, but you can't run and write at fhe same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Plea For Protection

Only partial record of deaths from lockjaw resulting from the use of cap pistols, toy guns and phosphorus poisoning caused by certain kinds of fireworks during the holidays gives total of twen- ty-six. At least half the total were, children of our Southland! and about a half dozen Alabama kiddies. Regardless of the claim that will be made that it is an other blow at personal liberty" we favor Q national, oE at least a state, law absolutely prohibiting the manufacture and sale of 'ucn dangerous playthings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Courts and the Mob
(Anniston Sfarl

Governor Kilby's determined stand on the matter of upholding the majesty of the law, the promptness with which he acted to prevent threatened lynchfngs talk ing place and the confidence of the people in his promise that the courts would be quick to act. in all cases that ordinarily would have called for mob violence, had much to do with the decrease of lynch ings in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
SMILES.
Thranhfns. If nuf

(London Weekly Telegraph)
 A group of workmen were hold ing a lively argument. Presently one of the men turned to a mate who had remained silent during tho wiole debate. "Ere, Bill," he saifi., you're pretty good at an ar- Eyment Wot's your opinion?
 "r ain't goin' to say" said Bill. 'n tlirashed the matter out afore with Bob Jones'"
 "Alf!' said the other, and what did you arrive at?"
 We'll" said Bill. Bob e arrived at the 'orspital an I arrived at tife police station"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Abuse of Pardoning Pow

A9CAAAeA 4 AAAsNO -
 A condition that must be by governors and all othe: are clothed with power o' liberties of others is that tai mushiness which takes count of the distinctions the lawless and the law among those accused of CT is always unfortunate a criminal becomes the unreasoning pity, for tn only is the peace and si the community endanger' the moral safeguards of are themselves debased. like most of the other must be tempered with disc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

A scientist says that the thickness of a hair varies from a 250th to a 60Oth part of an inch. Perhaps that accounts for the great amount of time consumed in trying to spit them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

The more unpopular Secretary Hughes becomes in Moscow thG stronger the impression in America that he is on his job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Considering the increasing competi- ton in political campaigns, the aver age man who runs for office seems to realize that he can't win in walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Men's Wants

Everybody wants money, hut wise men want honor more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
January Morn

The crunching of a wagon wheel
 At morn beneath my window pans Awakens me and makes me feel
 Like going back to sleep again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Then and Now
Insurance: Is Business
(Roanoke Leaderl

(Roanoke Leader)
 No argument is needed to get people who have been. burned out promptly to renew their insurance when they rebuild or re-enter bus mess. Yet some people fail to profit by the experience of others. Good business judgment should prompt every property owner to carry some insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

What a public benefit it would be if half the time and energy consumed in squabbling in congress were applied to constructive service!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Is Taking Hope

Birmingham Is taking hope. It believes that 1t is on the way of solving the ax murders of that section. The Age-Herald says that truth-telling drug was adminis- tered and proved to be most sat- isfactory. If the confession leads to conviction, it is probable that the murders will cease. and thus wipe off part of the bloody rec- ord of Alabama's chief city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Have You Noticed lt7

It happens not infrequenfly fi1at broad statements are made by mar row-minded men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Page Lncy Gasfon

l see by the papers that Bulgaria has passed law prohibiting the sm1k- ing of cigars and pipes in order to stimulate the consumption of gov ernment-made cigarettes. Amy une who has smoked government made ri- garettes knows that this is equivalent to law against tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

To judge from the amount of jew elry unearthed in King Tut's tomb, he must have been the most prominent pawn-broker of his day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

It is reported that the king of Siam desires to enlarge his harem. Leap Year would seem to be favorable period to put over the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
ETHIOPIAN GRAMMAR

A negro hool teacher is credit ed with fae following: "The, word pants am n uncommon noun. be- tause !1nts am singular at the tcp an D ural at the bottom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Look For It

It is always the last drink of bad hootch that proves fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Admonition

People who own . automobiles shouldn't drop their bottles in tine highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Harry Sinclair may never occupy q European throne, but he seems tp Ebs a prince among financiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Tka5zS;s|SlsORCFf @BEARER.

The people having voted nut fhn jitneys, the street railway runpary iis active normal once mpre-sHnd ignur- ing the public rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
PmnR1ES FpRNM

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Since alarming needle costs a bil lion marks in Germany, it makes quit' a hole in the pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

One finding of the coal iuvssfigafiun so far appears to be fhzt the prirBs are maintained with an eye to revsnue only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Comes the report that Trotzly Gpn- templates retAfng. Has the pirEiugs limit been 50 soon reached?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

It seems that there are almost a. mary ways to reduce taxes as ther' arc motives for so doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

what if some poor devil were condemned to learn all the new laws that congress and the legis- laturea of all the states pass in . Year1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

It appears even harder to make ttff world safe for dirigibles than fu, democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Tho governor has called fur nm i'm vestigation of the Aldrirh mine mutiny- He placed every obstacle in the way of such an inquiry into tine Banner outbreak. Curious, isn't 1t?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Evexy hixfle Helps (QRllaa NaMsl

IT tifs Pekin government can't pay ua Q cash reparation for the latast bandit outrage. it might at fsast let us have movie rights on tiia next ones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, HONDA

pokes who rbstrurt his ss6hshuls and speed maniacs who insist Dn pssiiug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
No Time Limit MLondou Tif-pttsN

II want a pair of the best gloves you have.' said Mrs. Nurich at the glove counter.
 "Ysss. ma'am." replied the polite salesman How long do you wan. them?''
 Don't get insultin'. young mas [ want to buy 'em, not hire 'eu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
AN OZARK TRADE MOTEL

Just as we got our new busii gs Euing gnod. revenue officers ne Iialnng and shot ie ell full of |. ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

Seedless oranges and grassless golf links thrive in California, but the eli mate is not suited to betless hurse racing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
That Was NEuch Af0rs
 fnrnxks-~% na~&N

VW88llIU8Lu0 EObEV Fay roll bandits got $13,345,675 i'm 19fA not counting what Wall Street. gut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

of seeking to keep it all under cover. thus subjecting the prisoners to what ever injustice a biased and private in- quiry is sure to involve. Governor Brandon has not yet yielded on the major question of convict leasing, which the people demand that he stop and which he has the authority to stop; but hs has yielded on certain minor details as to convict administra- ton. Eventually he will be compelled to accede to the moral obligation to rescind leasing. Were he wise, he would do 50 while he may still claim some personal merit for the act.
 EXHIBITING soUTH's RESOURCES
 If the project of displaying re- sources and products of the South in the Grand Central Palace at New York this month under the direction of the Southern Exposition Association is properly carried out, benefits may be looked for. The purpose of the pro- ject is understood to be an impressive exhibition of the opportunities of the South with the view of bringing them to the attention of the country, of cap ital seeking investment and of home seekers.
 If the truth of the South is fully set forth, the story cannot fail to make impress. No section of the country extends a more compelling and allur- ing invitation than the South. Its wonderful material, educational and social advancement during the last two decades has taken place in spite of transformation and prejudice. The removal of many large manufacturing enterprises from Northern and Eastern districts within the last few years to take advantage of the cheaper power sources, climatic conditions, labor ben efits, transportation and marketing facilities, and the many other inviting factors speaks well for the opportuni- ties of this section. No part of the country is developing faster than the South; none offers more convincing in- ,ducements to capital and home-seekers.
 Second only to the possession of re- sources is making them known where there are prospects for the necessary capital and iniative for their proper development. The South possesses the raw materials and the resources in abundance. The more intelligently and impressively these are carried to the knowledge of the rest of the coun- try, and even to the citizens of Ala bama, the more rapidly will they be developed. Hence the value of this proposed exhibition to be followed by constructive national advertising of the South's opportunities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

4 betless horse race thrills the soul And so does roque and crokinolc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

It appears, according to official ne port, that, prior to the recent prt- break, life for a convict in the AlHrirh mines has been almost that of a Glub- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
snameless sananterang

Hxr too much of the money that burns iaoies in pockets goes for tits stuff that burns holes in i'm narzaHs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Or Words to Tint Effsu.

According to the Olympic games committee, if you are Finnish ttD be gin with you must be Finnish sat Hhe finish.-Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

If a convict wants 3 pHrpls, he should have had the foresight tD TrD- vide himself with . friend who's a friend of the governpr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Doing the Irnpossihle (Macon TelecuRuhl

What most people who read the announcement that the former kaiser has won a libel suit against a German editor want to know is. how did tha German editor do 1t?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

The average motorist out for a con- servative airing has a hard time con- trolling his temper, as between slow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

As Plato said to Aristofls, tin Olympic rules are all Greek to me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
On me Ground, Anyhov.

(Louisville Courier-Journal) Congress is back to work-that Is. Congress- is back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
THE ALABAMA PRESS
To Breathe Sigh of Relief
By John cassel
Huntsville Times)

Huntsville TtmeS1
 And when we get this modern city reservoir up here on Little Mountain, or at some point that will practically do away with fire engines. a sigh of relief will be breathed throughout the city, fire insurance rates will topple and everybody will be happy.
 Then and Now
 (Centreville Press)
 It used tolbe that a man had to perform some extraordinary serv- ice for his country. or had reached prominence by reason of his abil- ity in public affairs to become a candidate for the presidential nom- ination. Now, any man with a grudge or presidential hunch of notoriety can enter the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14

A friend tells us that his new ,ca,
 is gem in mud. And we presume, also, diamond in the rough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
No Interference

\ No Interferemce N Washington Star)
 There may be delays in congress, hut nuna serious enough to inter- fere with the business of prepar- ing for next summers conventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
H1nrnnr Fitness of ThinGs

(Indianapolis Star) Mngk politicians seem to think that tho Windy City is best suited for their endeavors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Defining n

(Washington Post) n ia to be not only hands, but arma across the Rio Grande.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
sharp DissatiHfactfon

(Harper's Magazine)
 An army officer tells of a friend- lT argument that arose between two young ci1aplains of different denominations, in which the se- nior chaplain rather cleverIy got thu hetter of his opponent.
 "Let us bury the hatchet, my hrutiter;'' he said. After ali, we ara both doing the Lords work. are we not?"
 "We certainly are," replied the Junior chaplain. quite disarmed.
 'Let us, then" said the senior. "dn it tD the hest of our ability, you In your way and I in His"
 galemmmmshfm
 (AmertcRn Legion weeklyY
 The Boss: "Did you do as I tnid you. and put up the sign out sida:; Two Tires $50. One Tire Free?''
 The New Saleaman: Sure. and I've had pretty fair luck. I hayen't Sold any of the $25 ones, but I've managed to give all the free ones away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
Contrast Awaiting

Contrast Awaiting (wasfington Post)
 Congress- meets gayiy, as if 1t had clear sailing ahead. After a hearty meal of ham and eggs, fia went cfieerfuily to the chair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-14
THE PARAGRAPHERS
Just Thfnik of Tts

T THE PARAGRAPHERS
 Just TAfnk of Its "
 (Fforida es-union) what if some poor devil were condemned to, learn all the new laws that congress and the legis- latures of all the states pass in a yearc
 Snameless SqnanAer1ng
 (Arkansas Gazette) Far too much of the money that burns ioies in pockets goes for tifs stuff that burns holes in in- narzass.
 :. Mxsry nikxie Helpa
 <Daliss News)
 If tifs Pektn government can't pay ua Q cash reparation for the lataat bandit outrage. it might at feast let us have movie rights on ttia next ones
 That Was NEaeh M0rs
 (Washfngton Post) Pay roll bandits got $13,345,675 i'm 19fA, not counting what Wall Street gut.
 Doing the Imposslhl0
 (Macon TelegrAph) .. What most people who read the announcement that the former kaiser has won a libel suit against a German editor want to know is. how did the German editor do it? E1exnnR Fitness of Things
 (Indianapolis Star1 MnGk politicians seem to think that tho Windy City is best suited for their endeayors. No Interference
 (Washington Star) There may be delays in congress, hut nune serious enough to inter- fara with the business of prepar- ing for next summers conventions.
 Contrast Awaiting (washington Post) Congress meets gayiy, as if 1t had clear sailing ahead. After Is hearty meal of ham and eggs, ita went cieerfuily to the chair"
 0m The Ground, Anyhow
 (Louisville Courier-Journal) Congress is back to work-that Is. Congress- is back. Defining It
 (Waahington Post) n ia to be not only hands, but arma across the Rio Grande.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-08-15

By wearing pedometer, an Iowa
woman found she usually walked five
miles each day in preparing meals for
her family of three. With the aid of
a member of the cooperative agricul-
tural extension service of that state,
she studied the placing of kitchen
equipment. After rearranging il to
meet her particular needs more ef-
fectively, her pedometer showed, ac-
cording to reports in the United States
Department of Agriculture, that the
distance she had to walk In preparing
one days meals was but 2.5 miles, cx-
actly half that required before, leaving
her, she states, more time to read,
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-08-15
THE WEST
(By DouRlas Mallock)

(By Douglas Mallock)
Men look to the East for the dawninR
things
For the light of the rising sun.
But they look to the West, the Crimson
West,
For the things that are done-are DONE
The eastward sun is new-made hope
From the dark Of the night distilled,
But the westward sun is the sunset sun
The sign Of q hope fulfilled.
For out of the East they have always
come,
The cradle that saw the birth
OF all the heart-warm hopes of men,
OF all the hopes Of earth.
For cut Of the East Christ arose,
And out Of the East there CLEANED
The dearest dream and the clearest
That ever prophet dreamed.
And into the waiting West they 70,
With their dream-child Of the East.
And find the hopes that hoped Of old
A thousand-fold increased.
For there IN the East we dreamed the
dreams
OF the things We hoped to do,
But here u the West ths Crimson
West,
The drsans Of tie Eat come tue.