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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
THE NATIONS BUSINESS

From a reliable map of October busl- ness throughout the country which The Age-Herald carries, it is encouraging to note that only sixteen states out of the forty-eight failed to register substantial business improvement in October of this wear as compared with the corresponding month of 1928. Only three of the Southern states reported no such ad- vance. Not only is the progress gen orally distributed over the country, with the exception of half dozen far Vest ern and Pacific states, but expansion was attained in spite of the presidential cleo tion, and during a period when business is usually depressed.
 In the Central Western states lnl- provement has been large, and it is sig nificant that in a number of these states conditions were anything but fa- vorable for a considerable period prior to the report, because of the low price of wheat, droughts and other factors that directly affected production and market conditions. The report is based upon the volume of bank debits to in- dividual accounts, which is regarded as one of the most accurate methods of estl- mating degrees of business activities.
 The extent of business improvement in the several states varies from nothing to dfty-five per cent. In the list the South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
MIR. HARRIsON's STATEMENT

Commissioner Harrison in the Forum of the People today again takes occasion to defend himself against the charge of politics in the conduct of the park board. Undoubtedly Mir. Harrison s course needs defense even at greater length than he has gone in that direction, but unfortunately he intensifies instead of dissipates the conviction that he is playing politics rather than serving the public interest in regard to parks. Nor dose the commissioner charge that The Age-Herald's position regarding the board squabble is not open. and frank carry conviction. MT. Harrison has not misunderstood it, and doubtless the aver age reader has equal perceptive ability.
 However, the commissioner mlslnter- prets this newspapers thought in one re- spect, namely, when he charges that it is supporting Messrs. Thuston and Phil lips. The position of these gentlemen is incidental. The Age-Herald's view is that MT. Harrison has been seeking to force his choice upon the two members he criticises. Anybody who reads can see that. Also MT. Harrison seeks to have the people understand that he alone is in the right in this matter and that Messrs Thuston and Phillips are wrong. The people are not ready to accept that on MT. Harrison's political activity in 8 matter of great public importance from which politics should be kept absolutely apart.
 MT. Harrison's denial that the park commission law was formulated by MT. Smyer and a committee of citizens is denial of fact that can be easily estab- lished. So far was the original measure from meeting Mir Harrison's views, how ever, that he spent much effort to place the board within the reach of his politi- cal influence. In that he was successful and it is believed that is MT. Harrison's s major contribution to the park boards status.
 MT. Harrison cannot, by letters to The Age-Herald, convince the people that he is free from political motive in the park administration. The only way he can do that is to support for the board vacancy some man of outstanding repu- tation for public spirit and business ca pacity, and free from the political in- fluence of anybody as we'll as from the itch for public office. That will be &C., ceptable as proof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
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Preserving The Past


 CINCE the Rockefeller donation for the restoration of the cathedral at Rheims O and the palace at Versailles, the French government has started a great campaign for restoration of historic buildings and land marks. The Hotel des Archives is next on the program. This magnificent, picturesque complex of builtSags with its Gothic arch and pepper-pot turrets, was old when the Guises acquired it in the sixteenth century, and they made it the cradle and headquarters of the Holy League. Here came Mary Stu art to visit her uncle, Cardinal de Lorraine, when she was a little girl. And here are kept today the documents that make the past live again. The pathetic diary of Louis the We'll Beloved with it's monosyllabic entries ot the tremendous events that cost him and his queen their lives, is in this building; and the tear-stained letter that Marie Antolnette wrote which Robespierre had hidden In his bed The words written on shirt by the Admiral de Coligny rest under glass case ; the love letters of Napoleon; the last letter to Charlotte Corday, murderess of Marat, ask ing her "dear papa to forgive her for dis posing of her life without his permission. Here are the authentic documents on fhe trial of Jeanne d'Arc. The tables at which visitors sit to study the volumes OF. docu- ments in this building are the same at which the terrible revolutionary tribunal sat, which sent the aristocrats to their death on the gull lotine by the thousands. The Hotel des Ar chives is one of the most valuable historical treasures in Paris and its contents are sim ply invaluable to the historian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
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Bargain Days Among Tie Doctors

D0h gam Lays fAhuOuS 1hC DVteoAS (District of Columbia Physicians and Sur geons Adopt Scale of Prices.-News Item.) V VACCINATION. This week only Spe- W cial offerings at $2 and up! Guaran-
 teed not to fade of shrink. Colds in Head. Never has it been cheaper to have a cold in the head. For limited time treatments will be given at the un- precedented price of $1.9S a cold. Three colds for $5! Don't miss this rare opportu- nity to have a good cold.
 Cold in Lungs. Extraordinary sales of remnant cures now offered the public for first time! $2.49 and up per lung. Why shop elsewhere?
 Indigestion. Annual Fall and Winter Of- ferings of stomach remedies now in progress These remedies are of unusual quality, spe- cially selected from high-grade stock. $3 to $47.50. Only two to customer These values cannot be duplicated.
 Inflammation of Appendix. Big Removal Sale at cut rates as advertised Despite the wide general demand for some years past the popularity of appendix operations re- mains unthreatened. They will be the vogue now being offered to discriminating sufferers at $100 to $5,000. You can't do better any where.
  nual Clearance Sale. Must dispose of these influenza cures within the next ten days to make room for new stock. If you can use an influenza remedy don't miss this. Chills. We are offering an unusual line of ultra-fine panaceas for chills for the next few days. These rare values will appeal to the discriminating chill victim at a glance. $149 to $S.65.
 Neuritis Prices Slashed, Due to Inven- tory. Choice of unlimited stock. Positively not remedy in the house for more than $3, including diagnosis and prescription. If you haven't neuritis get it by all means, as you will never see such remarkable values again.
 Fractures. Disposal Sale of ultra-smart bone settings during November. Prices $2. .33 bone six bones for $10! Twenty-two years of bone setting and never a hssatis- fled customer As a special offer to the broken-leg trade we will set, free of charge, three broken fingers with every broken leg, Now is the time to get yourself put back into good repair for the winter.
 Nervous Breakdowns. Until the institu- tion has been brought to the capacity of its limited membership we will admit a few distinguished patients to our exclusive sani- tarium. Initiation fee of $1,O00 and dues of $500 a year, including locker. This is one of the most elite sanitoriums in the country and within a few weeks there is sure to be waiting list.
 l Poor Circulation. Special Holiday Sale of invigorating preparations. Now is the time when it is a problem to know what to give your friends for Christmas. Why not give them tonic. 75 cents to $2.33
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
The Right Word
Among And Amongst
By ". IUh.IS NICHOLSON

t (Find the error in this article)
 James A. Bralte, New York City: Twill you please tell me through your valued col umn when to use among and amongst, also special and especial. Also, what is the cor rect pronunciation of illustrative?'
 Amongst is the newer form, and is not used as much as among. Both are correct. l Special and especial are both correct. Els pecial is probably little stronger than spe- cial
 The accent is on the second syllable of il- illustrative. Referring To Persons
 R. M. Stoke, Chicago: II take this op- portunity to express my appreciation of your very interesting and helpful column, ''The Right Word" May I have your advice as tuated: I can say yes to your suggestion? Also, should who or that be used after the words people, girls or agents?'
 It is usually customary to use who when referring to presons; as, people who live in Europe; girls who like athletics agents who work hard.
 I can say "Yes'' to your suggestion.
 "More Correct
 To ,"Unique,'' New York City: If thing is correct, it could hardly be more correct.
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong: "You will be given another op portunity" is the sentence, which has caused this discussion.
 Right: You will be given another op- portunity" is the sentence that has caused this discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

and son goes long way towards helping both. It offers them fuller life, an opportunity to be mutually helpful. There is much in the theory of preserv- ing ones youth by associating with the youthful and entering into the spirit of youth. Father and Son Week.. if carried out in the spirit in which it is intended, will save many a boy from straying into wide and vicious pathways, and at the same time prevent many 8 father from becoming prematurely gray.
 Then, too, this relationship might be of moral benefit to some fathers, lead ing them to strive to become fit asso- ciates for their sons.
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being a city commission elected by the peo- pie am playing politics on the matter.

being a city commission elected by the peo- pie I am playing politics on the matter.
 You state that in my supporting Mr. Bowen and opposing the action of Messrs, Phillips and Thuston in blocking his reap pointment that would deadlock the board for the rest of my term on the question. My reply to that statement is that l am not re- sponsble in no wise for the inharmony that has existed on the board. I am not respon- sible for what appears to be now dead lock on the question. of MT. Bowen's reap pointment. But as a member of the park board as a representative of the people of this city, having the interests of parks at heart, knowing fully the fragrant injustice done Mir. Bowen, knowing the actuating cause behind such action, would feel less than man and recreant to the trust reposed in me if did not do all within my power to pre- vent the successful perpetration of such an indefensible act by these two members of the park board. If you designate my stand and my position on this question as politics, and that is your conception and attitude on this question, then it is also well enough for the public to know The Age-Herald's position and it's editorial policy on public questions ot this kind. VIM. l.. HAhh1SON.
 Birmingham, Ala, Oct 26. 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
Brief Nature Studies
Corn And Cantaloup
By j. OTIS SWIFT

A UTUMN'S cooling winds are blowing. "A Summers heat at last is gone. Palm Beach suits are gone, or going; over coats are out of pawn. Winters winds will soon be hissing up the hill and down the slope. Very shortly I'll be missing roasting ears and cantaloup. Buckwheat cakes, with syrup dripping, are about to visit us. Good sweet cider will be slipping, while outside the snow-flakes fuss. Pumpkin pies, the kind that mother makes, appear with ev'ry fall. Just the same, somehow or other, I'm not joyous-not at all. Fall and winter foods are tasty and they always stand the test i; yet wouldn't be too nasty by declaring them the best. Pies and cakes and cider please me, but their coming makes me nope, for l know the fall will ease me off of corn and cantaloup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

ern states make a creditable showing They range from two to forty-three per cent. Alabama's standing is given as seven per cent, while the largest prog. ress of any Southern states was made by Mississippi, which has done much in di. versified products of late.
 The map showing demonstrates healthy conditions over the entire coun- try, and that the outlook for long period of prosperity is highly encourag- ing. It is doubtful if any industrial center in the country is making more progress than the Birmingham district. It is interesting to note, too, that expan- sion in this section has been steady throughout the heated season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
A GridiOn Note

A GridiOn Note The football team of Harvard Once played a ladies team, The guards and tackles made 'em blink; The center was a dream. And To, the ladies beat them By twenty-four to nine, For Harvard lost two hundred yards For holding in the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

Australia has passed law imposing ten-dollar fine on all who fail to vote. That will probably put quietus on the fellow who criticises election results after neglecting to exercise the fran chise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

The Tampa Tribune says: 'The aver age woman has vocabulary of only eight hundred words," which indicates that the average woman does not hesitate to work her vocabulary overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
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The Cry Of The Cross-WOrd Puzzle Addic Take the crossword away!
 Hide the dictionary, too! Let me, on this newborn day, ... Do the things I ought to do. In some closet dim and dark,
 Closed with paddock, bolt and bar, Place the lexicon and park The encyclopedia. In my paper of today
 May the news. my mind engage, Letting now attention stray
 To the turing puzzle page. Thus, when comes the peaceful night,
 Dreamless sleep shall crown my head, With no squares of black and white
 Dancing wildly round my bed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
THE rIM1D SOULS BELIEF.

The timid soul who used to go to the oppo- sition rallies and mutter under his b0eath now sits at home and boisterously heckles the ud-speaker.-Providence Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

The Washington Post carried less than a column editorial by Colonel Harvey on the Coolidge election, exclusive of the several columns explaining how the col onel won the election for the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

A scientist predicts that machinery will be made of gold at no distant day. Many prices of machine-made products suggest that the percious metal is al- ready being used for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
TROTZKYGRAD NEXT?

Perhaps, when Trotzky dies the name of Russias largest city will be changed again, to Trotzkygrad.- Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

This is the open season for cabinet building at Washington, and the sound of the hammer" at least, will soon be heard,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

Apparently Senator Borah and Emma Goldman have reached different conclu. sions as to Russia's claim to recognition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

If the choice were left to me. whether to have a free press a free government. would choose e free prsss-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

"Oh, this parting is bitter-bitter," she moaned, as the quinine capsule came apart just as she swallowed it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

The motto of Pittsbusg's proposed fifty-two-story university building should be: Excelsior!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
With Notifications

Anne: Was it case of love at first sight?" 4s.
 Catherine: 'Yes-the first time l saw him in his new caf.H Emma Hooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
No Wav To Suuare The Circular

"This circular says that if I invest in this oil stock now it will double in value in 30 days"
 Yes, but what you see in a circular is never on the square," 10. l.. Edson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14
WALLY THE MYSTIC

He'll Answer Your Questions, Somehow As long as life remains in us Some things will make us fume and fuss; But if you'll let him, Wally will Give mystic help and send no bill
 True Friends Dear Wally:
 Neighbors have told me My beau is tickle as can be; He swears that to me he is true. Shall believe him? Troubled Sue. Dear Troubled Sue:
 It's mighty queer The things that neighbors see and hear; So if they've started in to pan him The best thing you can do is can him.
 Fffw-Fifty- Dear Wally:
 Hearken to my squeak. My beau calls on me twice week, And twice a week upon my chum. What shall I do? Yours truly -Glum. Dear Gum:
 You girls should keep in mind This wise old saying of mankind: A half man, though he be gall, Is better than no man at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

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THE ACE-HERALD


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The Merry-Go.Round

Father: What makes you so giddy?"
 His Flapper Daughter: "The whirl of so- ciety." Elsie Whelan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

Reciprocity-Among the amendment4 vote for November is one to enable Mol county to issue bonds for the purposeI building a bridge to connect with Baldl county. It will be well for our people,
 support this measure, as we may want bile's support in building our own brid It onl yaffects Mobile and Baldwin.--G| tersville Democrat.
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Tho Remedy

Inc Remedy Tenant: You've got to make the woman in the flat above stop singing or reduce my rent"
 Landlord: "Ill fix it up all right. I'll raise the rent on her so that she won't feel like singing
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An Optimistic LotALaF Follette's party been thrown out rather violently, but | nouncement is made that tis encouraged
 try again in 1928. Getting encouragen| from Tuesdays election returns is sometiI like picking figs from thistles, but the Follettes are, a hopeful lot.-Mobile Regis|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-14

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