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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
SUPPORT THE NATIONAL GUARD

In their drive for recruits to accom- pany the Birmingham National Guard units to the annual two-weeks' summer training camp to be held at Camp Mo Clellan, near Anniston, commencing Au- gust II, officers of the local recruiting station are presenting claims and argu- ments that should appeal not only to the patriotic spirit of young men of this district, but to the civic duty and busi- ness sense of their employers. ..
 The camp and it's purposes have been endorsed by several of the leading local civic organizations, and appeals have been made to industrial and commercial interests employing young men of suit able age and character for the training to encourage their attendance, and offer them the opportunity. Business interests generally are impressed with the neces- sity of having a trained National Guard for community protection in times or disorder or emergencies. While some of the local interests have endorsed the en- terprise and manifested interest in its success, others have been slow to CO., operate, and there is an impression among many young men of the district that their employers do not look with favor on their absence from duties for this purpose. It is believed that em- pioyers would find it to their advantage to alter this impression.
 To such as fail to realize the impor- tance of a trained National Guard unit in every large community, their attention is directed to the fact that in times of emergency the National Guard is usually the first to be called upon for protec- tion to life and property to supplement regular police forces. Not only as a matter of pride, but as business con- sideration, encouragement for the estab- lishment and maintenance of an eff cient National Guard is a duty, as well as common-sense economic policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
Being 4 Gentleman
By JOHN CARLYLE

At a social affair in New Haven, says William Lyon Phelps, Yale professor, in Scribners Magazine, a college lad handed 6 plate containing the remnants of his food tC New York multi-millionaire. The boy thought the rich guest was the butler. | The multi-millionaire did not throw the plate in the lads face. He did not even make a cutting remark. He just took the plate and carried it away.
 That saved the boy from humiliation and bridged the situation perfectly. ,
 The rich man thereby proved that he wat a gentleman indeed. -@ Another sort of well-to-do man was one morning leaning over a newsstand. A GUS tomer mistaking him for the vendor, asked if these were New York papers.
 The well-to-do man, who was not a gentle man, was instantly angry II don't know any more about it than you dO," he exclaimed.
 He then proceeded to say more in the same tone.
 Dean Swift was right. The true gentleman is he who gives the least offense to any member of the company.
 There are so many opinions about this being as gentleman" Yet the definition is simple enough.
 Being a gentleman certainly has nothing to do with fashion and the garments of fashion. Beyond a decent cleanliness 1t has nothing to do with apparel and appearance
 Being a gentleman means being kind and thoughtful no matter if kindness and thought fulness mean sacrifice.
 It is a great temptation to shine in com pany. It is a great temptation to say the smart thing and make an impression al though the smart thing may not be quite kind.
 The real gentleman resists that tempta tion.
 The real gentleman passes up temptation to shine. for the sake of keeping somebody else comfortable.
 The other night I gave my theatre check' to a nice looking girl in the aisle. l thought she was the usher She wasn't. She was q society girl in my own town.
 She did not laugh or did not grow angry She slipped unobtrusively by and made thu situation very easy for me. She was a gentlewoman. The gentleman and the gentlewoman-they take pains to be kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
Forum Of The People
Wants LovIady for Governor
Editor of The Age-Herald

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Alabama has been blessed by having some splendid men in the governors chair, men who have held the traditions of the state well in hand and brought fame and renoun to the commonwealth. In 1926 we are to select another man as chief executive, and it behooves the citizenship to see that a man is placed on guard who will reflect credit and hold the state to the high standard that it should retain.
 To my mind, Dr. R. F. Lovelady is the man that we need. In Dr. Lovelady the state would have a man who is a hundred per cent for Alabama. A man who has been called to discharge the duties of a public office and did his duty in every respect. Dr. Lovelady is a polished gentleman in all the name implies. He is a typical Southerner and filled with the Old South's traditions brought forward to meet the conditions of the New South.
 Courteous and chivarous by nature he has a host of friends who will join me in asking him to sacrifice his business interest for the common good of the great state of Alabama. At the present time the state needs some thing more than a wonderful voice in the governors chair. As a member of the board of revenue for Jefferson county and a mem Der of the legislature from this county he made reputation that any one would De proud of Dr. Loyelady will give Alabama the business administration that is so badly needed.
 Dr. Lovelady stands four-square on all questions pertaining to morality and the gen eral uplift of humanity. His local option bill in the legislature paved the way to state prohibition and prosperity the state never knew before. Wages that had hitherto gone for drink went to the payment of debts and the buying of homes w. H. PARKER.
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
Watching The Parade
By JOHN PIL0RIAI

It was just five years ago that Tommy HornblOw hit the rocks. During the boom times of 1919. you know, when every one was making money.
 "I'm going to buy car,'' he told me.
 I'm conservative. Maybe cowardly. told Tommy, although he made it clear that it was none of my business, that he didn't need car. He was not married--
 And not being a fathead," said Tommy, T never win be-"
 And suggested that he might save a lit tie while the saving was good. He said that was old stuff. Nowadays, he said, one makes money, instead of saving it. Then a friend whose note he had endorsed went broke, and coincidentally Tommy lost his job. He said that he was glad he had not bought the car, and that was all. Not a whimper about the friend. -
 But he went to the bank and got the note extended. Of course, the bank really could not help itself. Then he got down to hard work. He was bit scared and more than a bit excited For three years he paid fifty dollars a month on that note-havinR, of course, found another job. He was so thor oughly scared that he went to saving.
 And l will not endorse another note ever," said Tommy, unless am thoroughly secured"
 The banker saw that he was in earnest and began to throw business his way. The young woman who had looked Tommy over during his flush years and decided he was not worth worrying her head about began to take real interest in him. It was months before he knew that he was being led to the altar, although that had long been patent to the rest of us. She had picked out the house she planned Tommy would buy before Tom my had got to the Sunday evening and flow CTS stage.
 Today he was made vice president of the growing business for which he has been working. All because of q pieceof bad luck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
4 Memory Box
(Margaret D. sangster in Chrlstian Heraldl

Margaret p. Sangster in Christian Herald) Each of us has a treasure box,
 That is packed with lovely things Often it stands in the warmest spot Of happy heart that sings. But often it lies in a lonely nook.
 Of a soul that has known pain; And tight it is, till a loving smile
 Shall open its lock again. Each of us has treasure chest,
 That is filled with shining gold And with jewels rare, of wonderous worth Oh. more than both hands may hold But the chest stays locked from the waiting
 world,
 Till somebody finds the key, That will fling it wide as a friendly door, That all passets-by may see! Each of us has a box of dreams,
 That is packed with lovely things And we keep it locked in a secret place, In spite of the joy it brings! But sometimes a word will break it's lock, And sometimes a tear will creep Through crack in it, and will find swift
 peace, ha
 Where our dreams of beauty sleepl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

equal suffrage will create a situation
 in which women will have more active part and influence. The time is pre- dicted when the women will have a more substantial influence in conventions. There are already signs that at no dis
 tant day women will attain greater measure of equality with men in leader ship and in the administration of public
 affairs. It may be that women will
 claim the right to be on the presidential ticket. Who can say? With. each pass
 influence, and are mamfestin9 qualities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
THE NATIONS SYMPATHY

The whole nation feels a share of the burden of sorrow resting upon MT. and Mrs. Coolidge. All distinctions of rank and office are <leveled and all partisan divisions are obliterated when the hand of death is stretched forth. For the stricken parents there is extended peo- ple's sympathy, and for the sorlowing brother an equal measure of regret. There are times when the most distin- guished medical skill and scientific knowledge are of no avail. At such times the communion of human under standing is the utmost of solace that mor- tals may bestow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
The Right Word
JUST A SLIP
Ry cURTTa NICHOisOs
(Find the Error in This ArticIel

(Find the Error in This Artiele) It was probably just slip. And the slip was undoubtedly made in the composing room. Let us hope so, anyway. At any rate, the following letter calls a serious error to our attention:, .s.arf
 "I am enclosing a clipping from, New York paper, in which I have noticed what seems to me to be a grammatical error
 ''In the phrase with the spirit of .' think that her and not she should be em- ployed.
 ''This question has been the subject of many controversies. Finding an error in a column of a well-known writer shakes my faith in my knowledge of that phase of gram An excerpt from the clipping: Gentle and lovable France . is caught up with the spirit of she who was always smiling sweetly with her big mouth.'" sg'
 Her is of course correct after the preposi- tion of.
 Pronunciation R. N. Sternfeld, New York City: twill you kindly give me the correct pronunciation of the words data and status?"
 Answer: da' ta ta as in ape; (a as in iinal); sta tus ta- as in ape; u as in butt. s fce
 Enclosed or IncIOsed?5 '-. NJ. D. Barnett, Cragford, Ala: (Which is correct InclOsed find check; Enclosed find check?" closed, but the second Is probably the more frequently used.
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong Will we each receive present?
 Right: Shall we each receive a present?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

fense counsel and fight harder and longer for their freedom; but they do not always escape punishment! It is en- couraging to note the increasing difficult ties the rich encounter in defying or evading the law. It is wholesome sit uation that promises to increase respect for the law and confidence in our, judi cial system I t 7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
Dr. Traprock and tho Lost Bracelet

"Yes, yes" interrupted my good friend Traprock, T have often heard of fish which swallowcd some object of value, ring, a jewel, and were later re-captured, and the objects recovered.
 "The idea is as old as Noah. I got back dollar-watch from porgie that way-a cheap watch from a cheap fish the watch still going, by the way. The fish had wound the watch by rubbing himself against an oyster stake .., but more extraordi- nary thing happened to me in 1892.
 II was fishing for tuna off Block Island During a struggle with IO0-pound fish l lost beautiful bracelet which had been wished on me by a foreign princess who must of course, be nameless As my hook pulled out I distinctly saw the bauble sink into the open jaws below me. was heart-broken.
 Twenty years later tuna were reported in the same waters. I determined to try my luck.
 ITO make long story short, caught the same fish He had put on weight since our first meeting, but recognized him instantly And in his viscera found --. no, not my keepsake but pawn-ticket, bearing the faint notation, Good for one bracelet :"
 An Expert!
 Webster "Why did your new French maid leave? I thought she was so good at hook ing your gowns!"
 Mrs. Webster (grimly) 'She was-too good. She hooked two gowns before she left Mrs. Ralph Meanwell. Listening In
 Miss Prims Did you ever get an electric shock over the telephone during thunder storm? ?''
 Miss Grim: "No, but I've got some dandies dupin0 marty Iina f1irfafi 't-Tdnnuud Kiefer.
 From Our Children's Garden of Curses Father: "Allen, your report card on your work for the last term was very poor. Do you know that when Calvin Coolidge was at your age he was head of the school?"
 Allen Yes, dad; and when he was at your age he became president of the United States. Francis Yamamote
 So It Seems
 It seems from a recent formidable list of ''Don'ts for Motorists" that the safest thing is to leave the car in the garage and walk. This is the last thing I will ever be charged with" said the old criminal as he walked bravely to the electric chair.
 A minister announced one Sunday that he would preach about the world, the flesh, and the devil.
 "I'll merely touch on the world" he said, dwell lightly on the flesh, and go straight to the devil''-Mrs. w. NJ. Gill. (Copyright, 1924 Reproduction Forbidden.)
 FOR THE DURATION Oscar-"Ma, what's mooly chewing all the time?'
 Mailer cud, darling"
 Oscar-"Well, how long does the flavor last tE'-Farm Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
HKA &z FUN
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The Point Is This (By Mary L. varela

Oh the exquisite joy of her kisses s As we walked in the moonlight so bright, And her passionate depths of caresses,
 That shivered my soul with delight ,s So gave her the greatest of treasures, F As pinned on my emblem-whereat was instantly stuck with the point of T The pin of the other guys frat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
UNLUCKY

Not so very long ago two Hollywood girls were returning from the opera on the trolley car and were discussing their favorite pieces. Just as the conductor came to collect the extra fare after passing Sanborn Junction, one girl said to the other
 "I simple adore Carmen
 The conductor blushed and whispered: "rry the motorman, miss. I'm married. "- Los Angeles Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
MHY HE WENr FAsTER

A Swede purchased an automobile and was seen driving down the street about sixty miles an hour. A policeman yelled at him to stop, but instead of slowing up the Swede in creased his speed. When the officer finally caught up with him he roared
 "Why didn't you stop? Didn't you hear me holler back there?'
 Seemingly unconcerned the Swede replied {:
 "Oh, vas dat you dat yelled? thought it vas somebody run over."-Judge..A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

It is said that two billion dozen eggs will be produced in the United States this year. The cackEe of the hen may yet take the place of the scream of the eagle on the national coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

Trotzky very graciously announces that Russia has no intention of annexing Roumania at this time. It is we'll to know that there is some hope for .Ror- mania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

It seems that some of the delegates to the Democratic national convention who combined the trip with their vacations will have to figure out how'to get rest after returning home. .t,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

A New York song writer asserts that jazz is enshrouded in mystery. Nor is there any accounting for the tastes of folk who dote on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
PRECTsTON

From a small schoolgirls essay on My Family :"
 "In my family there are three of us, my father, mother and me. am the youngest" !" --Iohdon News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
sh&9aONCE 1'0 OVER
Senator Dunn, Gloomy Over A Woman Vlce presfAent

k--sssSs SsdSssEsssssii:aA ll6i2f~ EsLkkkEE Senator Dumin, Gloomy Over A Woman Vice President What do you think about the nomination of woman for vice president of these nearly United States" asked Senator O. Howe Dunn. = ',.@.tt
 "The day woman really gets elected tc that office will mark the end of all so-callet peace administration at Washington," replied Representative Drummer. "The prospect has upset me more than anything in years.' Me, too." declared the senator sadly. Fol months both parties have been taking about the terrific burdens and responsibilities a president has to bear and urging relief Then the democrats go and nominate a woman foI the vice presidency!'
 "Still the vice president doesn't have much to do with running the government" argued Drummer. The occupant of this office re. mains in the background"
 Can you imagine woman vice presi- dent remaining in the background?" de- manded the senator. And let me ask you another question:" said the sena- s. tor. t't
 "Shoot! assented Drummer
 How long do. you think a woman vice president would be content to REMAIN \ G0.
 T dunno" confessed Drummer. After the first coupla weeks she'd have the president WORKING FOR HER. insisted the senator with feeling. There certainly never would be any more complaints against vice presidents on the ground they were too quiet, like they said about Coolidge when he was " D." observed Drummer. Ut wonld be the end of Silent Fig ures in the White House."
 You said something that time" snapped the senator. ''The chief aualifi- cation for the presidency would be the fact that man was good arguer fwhen these orators in their nominating speeches were boosting some fellow for president on the ground he combined all the qual. ities of Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Wilson. some guy in the gallery would be sure to yell, Nix on that. stuff What we want to know is can he win an argument with h woman?'" le a"
 Suppose sumpin should happen toFa presi- dent while woman was vice president ?' asked Drummer.
 "sumpin WOULD BE SURE. TO HAP. PEN to president if a woman twas vice president" shouted the senator. s1sas
 He'd have to be tough bird to stand it.
 
 never last his term out" "E
 Certainly not" insisted the senator. "Tf he didn't pass away from the strain : of debate. the president would pack his duds and disappear some day, leaving 6 note to the voters, running sumpin like this: .at .,,..i -,
 "iDsar voters 1: stood it as long as could. Don't try to follow me as am going far, far away Anyhow. you couldn't get me back as president, with that woman again for five times the salary. Forgive me- hrs
 The President Well the lady would become president then, and they'd swear her in by the light of an oil lamp at the Woman's Civic Club suppose" said Drummer.
 "They would not" thundered the senator. 'No woman would stand for being sworn in by any oil lamp. She'd be sworn in in the ballroom of the most select hotel in the city, and she'd have the kind of lighting effects that would show off her gowns to the best 5odvanfagS r'.G fts ts N-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

Bureaucrats at Washington find it hard to understand why there should be hullabaloo about expenses that don't directly affect their personal bank bal ances,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
THE ACE.HER AID

Nntered at Birmingham. Ala, post office % Nsennd nd-cass matter. act of Congress March C. tsTA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

No expert economist is needed to give the reason for slump in the hairpin industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

If the choice were left to me, whether to have free press or a free government. would choose q free press-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
RTOCa DEFINEn.

Bloc: A seheain devised to make Pefer have good time ana charge t to Paul.-- San Francisco Eiifaaleiss
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

A minister announced one Sunday that would preach about the world, the flesh, an the devil.
 "I'll merely touch on the world" he sai' dwell lightly on the flesh, and go straigf to the devil.''-Mrs. w. NJ. Gill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08

FOR THE DURATION Oscar-"Ma, what's mooly chewing all the timer"
 Mailer cud, darling"
 Oscar-"Well, how long does the flavor last T'-Farm Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
FOR THE DURATION

Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden
Evening star., 1924-05-02
Jn M einoriam.

ADAMS. In memory of my wife, CORA V.
ADAMS, who departed this life May 2, 1922,
two years ago today.
Gone, but not forgotten,
To a place Of eternal rest,
To minele with the loved ones
In heavens lofty crest.
HER HUSBAND, r. t. ADAMS.
BRAXToN. In sad but loving remembrance
departed this life two years ago today, May
2 1922.
In my heart your memory fingers
Sweetly, tender. fond and true.
There is not day, dear John,
That / do not think of you.
The flowers l placed your grave
May Hither and decay;
But my love for you who sleeps beneath
Shall never fade away.
DEVOTED WIFE, CORDELIA BRAXTOS.
mother. MARY e. BUTLER. who departed
this life one year ago today, May .. 1923.
What is home without mother?
All things this world may send,
But when we lost our darling mother
We lost our dearest friend.
She wore a crown of patience
Through the years she struggled on.
Those hands that now are folded
Are the ones that m MADE d. our Is home ~,
FOSTER AND CLOTILDA MAYDEN.
BUTLER. In loving remembrance Of my dear
wife, MAMIE c. BUTLER, who departed
this life one year ago today. May 2, 1928.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Sleep on, dear wife, and take your rest:
God called you home. He thought it best.
He saw your suffering here was great
And opened wide the golden gate.
Though each day l miss you sadly,
Still wherever ] may look
I can see some sweet remembrance
Most of all your kind, sweet look.
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND. COLUMBUS
BUTLER,