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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
THE MAN AND WOMAN
By WICKES WAMBOLDT

A woman said to me the other day: Why do you in your articles hang everything upon man, and make him the center and circum- ference of the universe? Instead of saying a man this, and man that, why don't you say a woman this, and a woman that some times?"
 There are several reasons why. One thing women are 50 handy with pistols these days. Though am convinced that there is bet ter world, am like the old darky-I know more about this one. Another reason is that man is a generic term and may be used to indicate the entire human family-men, wo- men and children. And the third reason is, I don't do it. I do not see that there is any basis for rivalry between men and women. They have their respective spheres and plenty to do in them. And I cannot un- derstand why woman, who is essentially mans superior, should insist on being his equal. But I say, anything she wants to do let her so ahead and do it.
 When we were in a national furore about giving women the vote, and one camp de- clared that the country would go to the dogs if she got it. and the other camp con- tended that the millennium would be ushered in if she got it. one old man who had buried five wives and was living with his sixth, said to me :: ''Son, my eyes stick out pretty far and I'm telling you, both sides are going to be disappointed. The thing ain't going to turn out SO bad, and it ain't going to turn out 50 good"
 There is nothing in the world that can equal womanly woman. I take my hat right off and bow down at her shrine any where l meet her. But when she begins to get mannish with cigarettes, cuss words and automatic revolvers, then I want to put my hat right on again and move.
 There are so many things that woman can do which men cannot do, and which must be done in the interests of the social order, that when we come to the question, which is the more importnt a man of woman-I would ask: Which is the more important. the head or the heart? We cannot get along without either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
said Webster.
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

By \. E. Riser ', e' ~ Gush and twaddle and sobs and mush, Mix them up in fearful song; Tell the critics that they may hush Let the humorists run along Wallow in sentiment; don't you care Whether your stuff be false or true: That's the way to be getting there Fortunes waiting to hear from you. Mush and twaddle and sobs and tears, Stir and mix them into a play; It will probably run for years
 On Forty-second street, near Broadway. Don't be stingy about the drool
 Dip it freely and pour it in; Hand em the hokum. old thing, and you'll Sit at the table with those who win. Gush and twaddle and sobs and sighs These with platitudes deftly mix Then get into the game, and rise Lightly and swiftly in politics. Don't you care what the wise may say: Home and mother" and all that stuff Hand it out in the good old way. And your path you'll find, will be smooth
 enough. Mush and twaddle and drool and gush Critics go wild and tear their hair But the heartstring pullers are sitting on
 plush
 Far from trouble and free from care. Go it. brother. get on the job; ;<Sf Drooling sentiment has the call; People are eager to sigh and sob.
 And it may be good for em, after all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
To Improve Cotton Yield.

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 l know from long experience how much an editor is imposed upon, but I must have your help if am to serve the cotton farmers who sustain a large part of your business. The enclosed, or such part of it as your judgment may approve or your space permit, is offered for early publication. I hope you may use it all. I particularly invite your consideration of the two points I am trying to make. l. The boil weevil can be controlled. 9, The profit in increas- ing acre yield rather than increasing acreage.
 l deem it of the highest importance to fix these two points in the public mind at this time. I say the public mind, because I think it is as vital to convince business interests as it is to persuade farmers. Instead of using the manuscript, or besides using it, wish you could see your way clear to stressing these points in your own way. They have the approval of the scientists of the colleges, of the busi- ness men who have studied the problem and of farmers who have grown cotton successfully under weevil conditions.
 CLARENCE OUSLEY. Director National Boil Weevil Control
 Association. s-,s
 New Orleans, La, Feb. ', 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
Why He Support. Underwood

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I have just addressed the following letter to Hon. A. M. Tunstall, Montgom- cry, Ala" ''I am in receipt of yours of the 5th instant, with reference to Hon. o. w. Underwood's candidacy for presi- dent, and want to express my hearty approval of his laudible ambition, and to state to you that he has my hearty best wishes, but had made up my mind to support some one else, until saw in this mornings papers that you are willing to atone, in part, for the des- picable antics of the recent legisla- ture in making into law a political trick. Are the powers that be in our party so afraid of Henry Ford, W. J. Bryan, McAdoo, or some other progress sive, that they have to resort to such as that. J. B. CUNNINGHAM.
 Aliceville, Ala. Feb. 2, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
A NEM BUILDING RECORD

That, with favorable weather condi- tions, Birmingham will approach build ing record of twenty million dollars in 1924; that within two years the territory between Birmingham and Bessemer will be dotted with homes and other perma- nent structures, and that the city and environs are having a building boom greater than he has witnessed during his twenty years study of the building trend, is the opinion of Assistant Build ing Inspector Still This view is shared by not a few observant citizens, official and unofficial, who have watched this trend for many years.
 Despite the high cost of labor and ma terial, builHhg operations in this com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
NAH JONG's APPEAL
(New York Timesl


 The importance of being trivial was never better illustrated than in the case of Nah Jong. If we may judge by society announce ments, it has become the chief amusement of the leisure classes. Winners of peace prizes. Russia's plight, scandal in high places and even the problem of surtaxes. all go down before the four winds, the red, white and green dragons, or the special encourage ment of Heavenly Twins. Nah Jong is being played all over. Europe. Of what conse- quence is it that the Chinese themselves should be mortified at the degradation of their game in the hands of an alien people? [? Missionaries" declares the Churchman, 'often learn the game on their journey to China, without having the slightest idea how it is regarded by the Christian conscience of China and the danger which it is to the country and to the church.
 That Nah Jong has its economic side is revealed by the stockyard reports, the sale of bones having increased enormously since the influx of the thirty-six ivory" pieces. Where did it come from? According to q legend reported by the London Outlook. an from bandit general in Peking In grati- tude they offered him either thousand pounds worth of silk or an initiation in "the secret and noble game of Nah Jong" The Englishman chose the silk, but longed to satisfy his curiosity as we'll. The man. darins consenting, he was taugh the delecta- ble mystery-and on the first night lost the value of the silk.
 Even if Nah Jong were only relief from the interminable bridge. it would be useful Nah Jong exhales kind of mild exotic beauty; it has color and form and affords a means of learning the simpler mathematics In this respect it may help us to improve our income tax reports. It does not have to be played to the accompaniment of saxo- phone. It is diversion. Why cavil at any thing so lowered with Oriental romance?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
THE UTILITY RESPONSIBLE

The great majority of the people of Birmingham, who study questions for themselves and do not approve social ism," we'll know that when a public utility, pledged to provide adequate ser vice at a reasonable rate of return for immensely valuable franchises and privi- leges, undertakes so to curtail that ser vice, in connection with refinancing plan, as seriously to inconvenience and impose burdens upon patrons and losses upon industries, there is then the neces- sity of deyising some plan tosprotect the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
Value of Early Gardens

The early gardener needs to get busy! Of course there will be considerable cold weather yet-many frosts that will nip tender yege- tation. But there are some things that need time and which will not be in much danger by the time they come along. Irish potatoes and English peas can be put into the ground in another ten days or two weeks without running much risk by late freeze. These are both slow germinators in cool weather and by putting them in the soil early they will take advantage of the first spring rains to get started-when it will likely be too wet for couple of weeks. If you want to get an early start in the game get your soil ready at the first opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
The More Potent Factor
(Talladega Daily Home)

VIHIdUtBd DHEIy T1OMtJ
 Many of us have watched with interest the splendid achievement of Birmingham in putting over it's half a million, dollar drive for a community chest. Five hundred thou. sand dollars it is truly wonderful. Analyz- ing the elements which entered into this ac- complishment one is struck by the unanimity with which the towns greatest. men and wo- men entered into the spirit of the thing, and stayed with it to the end. Yet, back of this still was far more potent factor, one whose power always great, is gaining by leaps and bounds. the greatest power of modern times, the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
To Develop Navigable Streams 0 the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The Mississippi Valley Association is engaged in carrying on a valley-wide public educational campaign in interest of the development for transportation purposes of the navigable rivers of this territory, including two pending water way measures, which if adopted by con- gress will make ready for extensive and profitable navigation within five years the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and H. linois rivers.
 These two measures are a substantial part of the waterway legislative pro- gram which will feature the public edu- cational campaign. We shall appreciate your consideration of these two measures as they establish precedent for definite and substantial results in the effort to utilize the waterways for transportation purposes.
 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ASSOCIATION,
 James E. Smith, President.
 St. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 5, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
FORUM OF THE PEOPLE
Appreciates Age-herald Courtesy , the Editor of The Ape-Herald.

To the Editor of The Herald:
 My wife and I want to express our thanks and appreciation for the cour- teous service rendered to us during the illness and death of Woodrow Wilson. Upon numerous occasions we called The Age Herald over the telephone asking for the latest bulletin regarding MT. Will sons condition and at all times received courteous reply, together with the latest information from MT. Wilson's bedside. Our calls were not limited to the daytime, but often extended far into the night, and even then, that service, emblematic of good business, was evi- dent. We wish for you and your paper
 Fairfield, Ala, Feb. 6, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
TO THE POINT

It's as difficult for some women to drive an automobile as it is for others to drive a nail.
 Sometimes girl hides the family Bible in order to keep her age hid.
 A man might as well shave himself aq pat ronize deaf and dumb barber.
 It is said that misery low con 1aat. but the spinster never lived who wasted any sym pathy on an old bachelor.
 When three womer dowr 10 talk about M new dress pattern slnail boy with his Christmas drum wot Je irsudibte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
BENNETT-HUGHES AFFAIR
 By THOMAS L MASON

Here is true story about Arnold Bent nett that has never before seen the light of day-or night. I happen to be one of the founders of the Dutch Treat Club, d famous literary club that meets once a week in a New York hotel In the early dayS when I was the president, we were ratheE, hard put to it to secure material enough tds suit our more or less fastidious tastes. H don't know how we came to select Arnold Bennett for this purpose, but as recall its he was the only available British author in sight.
 He had just landed. He promised to come to our dinner at seven. I got Irwin Cobb He was to introduce Bennett if B. could bss to preside, and was. to introduce Cobb first[ persuaded to speak, although the condition of his coming was that he was not to be asked. However, that never makes any dift ference. Any lie will be told and any promise will be made to sec6re a British celebrity, the depth of such toadyism neve{ having been plumbed. ~s
 The restaurant on Thirty-sixth street. New York, where the dinner was held at [ p. m. was packed with boisterous crowd A vacent seat between Cobb and myself wat kept open for the expected guest. Seven fifteen and seven-thirty arrived, and no Ben nett. small but vigorous minority of meInii hers were getting drunker by the minute l Everything was at a seething, hurricant standstill. We held a hurried council and aSIccu WS Holu the crOWu any longer. A sudden inspiration seized me Seeing Rupert Hughes sitting near, I beck oned him. 'Impersonate Bennett" 1 whis pered. Go out and come back!'
 Hughes is very bright in an emergency. He disappeared cried Bennett is coming Hughes appeared in the door. He waved Everybody caught on. ''The great Bennett is here." He was escorted to the real Ben nett's seat. I introduced him as Bennett or Cobb did. forget which. The speech ht began was the best speech that Arnold Ben nett ever got off. In the midst of it onct more the door opened, and Bennett himself suddenly appeared. (Cries of "Go on Don't stop!O. I grabbed Hughes and put him out of the seat just in time to sweep away the napkin and push in Bennett. He sat there all the evening and never said word. except that when they called on him at last he rose and bowed, and said "Thant you" Also, he ate nothing.
 This is where Cobb made his famous rel mark about Arnold Bennett that lin spite of the fact that he doesn't eat, doesn' smoke and doesn' talk. he's a h-l of good fellow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
THE ALABAMA PRESS
Pleasure in Reading

IJaSper MOuntaIn EASIeJ
 The Mountain Eagle joins the many Walker county readers of The Birmingham Age-Her- aid in extending congratulations and best wishes to that splendid Alabama daily news paper upon it's removal to it's new home in been rechristened "The Age Herald Building" :" We also congratulate The Age-Herald on it's improved appearance, starting with the first issue in it's new home. It is pleasure to read such clean and unbiased daily news paper as The Age-Herald. Its manner of giving all the news without fear, without fla vor and without bias is being noted and appreciated by the fair-minded people of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
To Acquit Themselves We'll
(Selma Times-Journan

(SeIma TlmeS-JOu JOurnaI)
 The innumerable state, local and national political campaigns this year will be marked by the entrance and participation of the wo- men in a signal way. The women have had the vote four or five years, but they have not been brought in contact with political affairs as an impressive factor as they give promise of being enlisted this year. The women will take hand and play a part in the primaries and in the conventions this year on a notable scale. and assurance is given in advance that they will acquit them selves creditably and honorably iii these new fields
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
People Proud of It

Everyone in Alabama is proud of the fact that The Birmingham Age Herald has moved into its handsome 27-story building and in stalled a new, complete equipment The Age Herald is a great factor in the industrial life of the state and the people generally are proud of the success that has come to it. and they believe that it has only started on it's great career of usefulness The owners and managers of that paper have reason to feel proud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
Never Touched 'Em"l
(Anniston Star)

IAnnlstOn Star1
 In North Alabama the freezes do not ap- pear to have done any harm to farm inter- ests. Fruit appears to have escaped serious damage. Livestock did not suffer. There were few growing crops, if any at all, for the freeze to harm so that North Alabama can find comfort in the reflection that if the freezes have not enriched the soil, they have done no harm to it or to crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

munity have shown large increase dur ing the last year, and there is strong tendency toward further increase. That so large percentage of this building activity represents investment in homes is still more reassuring to those who be- lieve in Birmingham as great and grow ing center of industry and desirable place of residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

public service. The extremity to which the community may be driven is meas ured by the extent of the utility's indif- ference to we'll founded public protest.
 "The public be damned" policy de- velops a resentment among the people that cannot be allayed by referring to, them as "rabble."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
Put Pep Into It

Say It with enthusiasm, put a little pep or ginger into your step. a quickened thomgbt and it will all help to take the slack out of life. We like the busy whirl of business and community activities They are good health tonics. and, frankly. we expect to live longer by such a program. We never tire when we are of service to others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
Was an All.Rounder"

In the good old days we just called Doe" He had title, physician and surgeon, on his sheepskin, but he was an all-rounder. And
 by the way, he cured about as large A nro. portion of his patients as his more modern long-titied and large.salaried brethren of the profession. Good old Doe of the good old times Thanks be, there are. few of him still available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

Having received thirty-six million dol lars in oil royalties last year, perhaps the nations red-skin wards may climb out of the "Lo-the-Poor" class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

Perhaps Attorney General Daugherty will reach Washington in time to learn something about the additional reputa- tion he has recently acquired as an of ficial white-washer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
The Mob and the Law
Florence Daily Neys)

lOrence Oauy NeWSD
 No mob of masked men had any right whatsoever to take the law into their own hands and administer punishment without a hearing. And no matter who the men may be engaged in this cOwardly attack of seven men in outraging another, they should be made to answer for the crime if we want to maintain respect for supremacy of the law. We hope they may be fully identified and duly punished as they should be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

In New York bobbed-haired young blonde was arrested on the charge of banditry. The most depressing feature of the affair is that she is the mother of five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
THE sARCAsTICIsT
CWashington Starl

V You claim to he kindhearted, and yet you are sarcastic
 'Sarcasm,' said Miss Cayenne. lis usually an effort to make gentle suggestion meet a state of affairs that by rights demands severe reproof. = M ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

Unwarranted exercise of the pardon and parole power is increasing crime in Alabama, while restoration of more or less indiscriminate use of the lash tends to embitter and harden criminals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

From the number of bank failures in South Dakota of late, it seems that the deposit-guarantee scheme works only on paper provided it is not bank paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

The Frenchman who committed suicide because of high taxes probably didn't think of the heavy burden he imposed on his family in the form of funeral ex- nenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

Is it possible that the alleged duplicate bonds could have been filed for ready reference?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09

Trial and the ultimate penalty follows so swiftly upon naur6er in France that td commit murder in that country is usually almost to commit suicide That is per haps one reason why FranSs has so few murders com pared with our own record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
MORE WORK FOR SCIENCE

(BostOn Transcript Now that the oldest handwriting has been uncovered it is up to some scientists to uncover the oldest handshake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
THE AGE-HERALD
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-09
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