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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
"A Rose By Any Other Name"-

The French committee charged with the task of composing the new dictionary, over which it has labored for twenty years, has thrown out and definitely rejected the words editor" editorial" and edition" These words, however, have long been in vogue in France and the general public is thorough ly familiar with them. There is, however, no questioning the decision. It's the secret of the immortals and, as is we'll known, their decrees are inscrutable. French jour nalists, who have not as yet discovered the blessings of American civilization and it's latest nouveaute-the crossword puzzle continue to scrutinize the following words, which have been rejected: Electrification, bluff, cocktail, canter and mookmaker. while these again have been retained: football, athlete, cricket, gentleman and tennis. Let no man, however, get the idea in his head that the barring of the word cocktail in wolves anything beyond the mere appellation of that delicacy. There is no threat of pro- hibition in France and the waiter will surely condescend to understand the "barbarism,' especially when the prospect of handsome American pourboire looms in the Offing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
The Right Word
THE QUESTION OF NUMBER.
By w. CURTIS NICHOLSON

THE QUESTlON UT NOMDEn'
 Miss A. Hochgraf of New York writes as follows:
 twill you please inform me whether the word exceed or exceeds should be used ln the following sentence: The number of our sym phony orchestras exceed those of any other country'?'
 The right word is exceeds. Use a singular verb with "the number" and a plural verb with "a number ;" as, the number of persons present was fifty. A number of persons now enter the room.
 A SuccessfN Contestant
 Miss Mabel Cumberland of Grenefield, O., in connection with the recent test, submit ted paper on which there were only three errors She, therefore, made a grade consld- erably above the average.
 Affect and Effect
 To Arthur A. Brooks, New York City When choosing between the words affect and effect, one should always use effect if a noun is required; as, the effect was instan- taneous; My words had a remarkable effect upon him. However, verb may be either affect or effect.
 If the thought to be conveyed is that of changing or influencing, the right word IS af- feet; as, The loss of this game should not affect the morale of the team.
 If the thought is that of making or bring ing to pass, the right word is effect; as, We must effect q permanent organization. Those who have trouble with these words should keep the foregoing rules in mind. Yesterdays Error | Wrong: The test was more difficult than any "The Right Word' had offered. Right: The test was more difficult than any other etc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Emma Goldman

Rebecca West, distinguished novelist, and Bertrand Russell, well-known socialist, of n rather respectable shade, were hosts recently in London to Emma Goldman, militant an- archist. Miss West said that England was grateful to the United States for the loan of such great citizen. We suspect that the loan is somewhat permanent. For Emma did not set out originally from these shores for the tight little isle," but had her eyes glued upon the scarlet portals of Moscow. After her disillusionment in Russia she has been a wanderer on mother earth" In Der lin she was hissed and threatened by crowd of Spartacists and the police requested her to move on. She went to Amsterdam. From there she came to London. The Mcdonald government gave her asylum. But now the privilege may be recalled, as the laborites have nothing more to decree in Westminster. Where is she to go? Miss Goldman's theory of free individual in a free humanity at present works out like hunted little woman in a hostile world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
WHO AM I?

l have scattered bread crusts,, egg shells and paper plates from the Rio Grande to the Great Lakes. I have hacked trees and broken down farmers fences from coast to coast.
 l have hooked peaches from a Georgia or chard and oceans in Southern California, ap' ples' from the beautiful Genesee Valley Tn New York and cantaloupes from Colorado truck patch.
 I have thrown tim cans into the Grand Canyon and empty bottles into Niagara s roaring tumult
 I have seen all, heard all and in my weak way have managed to destroy much.
 I am the American tourist.-Blaine c. Bigler in Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Frost

In life's exultant spring I could not help but sing
 To Lyra's notes sublime. But winter chills my Muse And turns Parnassian dews
 To merest rime. Just when the poet soul Might save the cost of coal,
 It's fire divine is lost. It only now remains These Office Window panes
 To etch with frost. Well. winter plays her part No arrOw-punctured heart, No rapture sweetly bitter, But just that healthy sting That gives the songs l sing
 Their morning glitter. A. w., in the London Chronicle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Our Cars In The East

A report issued by the Automotive Dlvlslon of the Department of Commerce presents some interesting statistics about the Far Eas' as a market for American automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. Exports in that directlon' though they seem small in comparison with the trade done here at home, are far from ln- considerable, and the department thinks that there is an opportunity for almost limitiess development, At present the use of such ve- hicles in China, the Philippines, Japan, the Dutch East Indies and India is largely, though by no means exclusively, confined to the large coast cities and their neighborhood. That is because elsewhere in those countries good roads are chiefly to be found in such locali- ties, but conditions are changing in that re- spect-indeed, they already are much changed with regard to India and Japan.
 Huge China, with it's almost innumerable population, as yet has only 8,524 passenger cars, 1,15O trucks and 942 motorcycles, and, of course, the vast majority of China's popu- lation are too poor to buy things so expen- sive Yet imports there are steadily, though slowly, increasing. Japan has 26,000 passen- ger cars and trucks and 4,594 motorcycles, and is buying more rapidly, especially since the great earthquake disorganized other means of transportation so seriously. The Philip pine Islands now have 9,694 automobiles 2,241 trucks and ,601 motorcycles.
 The American manufacturers have the greater part of this business in their hands, but the Canadians are ambitious rivals and are getting share of it. The European mak- CTS seem to be paying little attention to the eastern market, the reasons for that being various and including an apaprent failure to realize future possibilities as roads improve.
 American automobiles are going to the Near as we'll as to the Far East. Palestine and Syria, though small customers as yet, are buy ing them, and already have 3,013 cars, 26O trucks and 161 motorcycles. But they are signing for more, and will buy them as soon as they have the money.-New York Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Platitudes Du Jour

 "Somehow, you can never get waiter when you want one, and when you don't want one, you cant keep them away" "No, I never believe in Overlapping" ''Yes, everyone eats too much" Why, can remember when a dollar was big price for table d'hOte." "I don't care how little there is as long as it's well cooked"
 Nowadays you see the strangest looking people dining out"
 Its funny, but whenever I go without lunch, I'm dreadfully hungry at dinner time. "
 Charles G. Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
From Our Children's Garden of Curses

Mary had a breaking-out on her back for which the doctor had prescribed a lotion which she asked her younger sister, Eliza beth, aged four, to apply. While she was rubbing her back with much energy, Mary said: For the love of Mike use discretion To which the four -year-old replied: "l can't I'm using a rag"
 Esther Neufer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

the farming industry, and the influences at work in this direction promise much to- wards making Alabama life on the farm much more attractive and profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
MISTAKEN IMPRESSION

Coolidge will warm up lot in the near future," says a New England writer who seems to labor under an impression that the equator can be shifted overnight to Vermont, I-Detroit News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
RACK TO IMPORTANT BUSINESS

Now that the election is over, we may get down to intellectual pursuits and work out our crossword puzzles without distract ing rruptions.-Cincinnati Enquirer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

The fact that the president and Dr. Nicholas M. Butler recently breakfaste6 together suggests that the doctor dis cussed wide variety of subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

A British publicist says that there IS no leisure class in America. He prob ably did not attend any Mah Jongs par ties or crossword puzzle sittings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

The income-tax publicity law seems te have produced more curiosity than pub lie revenue up to this writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Lucky Escape

You shouldn't chuckle over that poor fel- lows domestic troubles"
 But you don't understand. The girl he married was the one who tilted me-" 70. H. Herman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
None Whatsoever

Nell: What is the difference between an evening gown and a bathing suit? Belle: "No material difference"
 Alex Klein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
VERSES AND REVERSES
 Engaged Couples

It used to be they'd walk to church In fair or stormy weather; But now they go to barber shops And have hair cuts together. "
 Ruth Barnettt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

A trade article says that motor cars will be finished in brighter colors ir 1925. How about red as a danger sig nal?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

If the choice were left 10 me. whether to have . free press a free government, would choose a free p-oss-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29

Turkey is followed by turkey-hash, and it by turkey-sopp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Abandon Hope

Of all sad words of tongue or pen You yet will hear the worst, For soon in barber shops, oh men, They'll shout: "The Ladies First!"
 Ernest B. Mincey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
So He Could Stick To Facts

Should some famous aviator To the public so far cater As to publish his adventures (Of the sort that no one eensuresD It would be the proper caper If he wrote them on fly-paper.
 Frances W. Roberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Self-POSSeSSed

Aunt Gracious, Helen, how exposed you
 are ain that dress!" Flapper (modestly): But, Auntie, I'm
 no cripple" E. J. Kiefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
THE AGE-H HERALD
sREprR1cK l. THOMPSON. PRESIDENT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-29
Saving Money

Mrs. Pell: Dear, bill came for $37 to- day for that bookcase you bought
 MT. Pell: What? That's too much money! I won't pay it! Send it back, and return all the borrowed books' Mrs A. K. Seabury.
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
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TAX-EXEMPT SECURITIES

1t is a law of economics that
money follows the line of least re-
sistance; and since tax-exempt Sc
curities furnish that line, money
flows into this channel.
Collecting interest on bonds re-
quires about as little energy as turn-
ing over in bed when one gets tired
of a fixed position.
Just now there is strong senti-
ment in favor of taxing bonds that
up to the present time have been
known as "tax-exempt securities.
In the light of a different situation.
we have concluded that the way to
put on the brake" is to tax these
bonds.
Time deposits in banks bring four
per cent and are taxable. This new
move would place the public bond and
private time deposits on "an equal
footing before the law" and in do
ing so, public and private enterprise
would stand on an equal financial
basis.
1t is highly advisable that a
township, county, corporation, or
even a state know precisely who
furnishes the funds to buy its bonds
else those same bonds that were in
tended for the public good, form a
rope to hang it to the limb of finan-
cial distress.-Industria Review.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
BONUS CONTRASTS

George Washington, one of the
richest men in America in his day
did not feel himself above accept
ing cash bonus and a grant of
land for his services as a soldier
in his country's warfare with the
Indians.
Which helps to explain the bitter
resentment of World War survivors
at the opposition to the bonus by
men who lived at ease and without
risk or danger during the great con
fiict, and the pity is there were
many such men. In some cases vast
fortunes were piled up by the stay
at-homes who are now so unwill-
ing to make good their wartime
declaration that nothing was toe
good for the fighting men. Appar-
emily they now think that nothing
is good enough for them. Even the
proverhial three cheers are seldom
heard any more.-Trenton Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
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We make profound obeisance to
the man who can make "multum in
parvo".
Hugoesque sentences, Brisbane
editorials. Frank Crane essays;
these all have great appeal to us,
but alasl our feeble emulation is
futile as that of T. r. Jr. attempt
ing to tread in his fathers foot
prints.
When a magazine writer can write
such meaty little article, just
chock full of suggestion, far be
it from us to attempt "to add a
perfume to the violet"
We just feel tho, that the ported
plants must be red geraniums, and
the cut flowers, roses of course. The
etching might be by Piranesi, Durer
or Blake. The music assuredly would
not contain any Jazz, but run along
the lines of "Indian Love-Lyrics.
llidt WV NuulIS WeIt IneHltOfleu
would Indicate that in that home,
"Two's company, three's crowd.
We kinda wish tho, that there
We're blocks strewn round the floor,
and mayhap Riddle Kar in the
corner.
We hope the shaded lamps were
designed by &c. G. c." and let at
least one have red shade to cheer
the lonely passer-by.
For a home such as is described
in the ediorial we think some of
the hook titles must read: "Rileys
Love-Lyrics," "Rubaiyat of Omar
Khayyam,' Poems of Catullus, .
Garden of Allah" "Swinburne's
Ballads" "Atalanta in Calydon" and
"Brownings Shorter Poems.
BY the way, the article says, "No
one is there" Where are they? Have
they gone to the movies?
E. E. S.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
BLIND SOLDIERS FIRST TO GET

BLIND SOLDIERS FIRST TO GET
N. Y. BONUS
The first man to get his pay
ment from the New York State
Bonus, the full $3.50, was blind Jim
Caravan, ex-marine, who received
his envelope, inclosing the check,
from George K. Shuler, State Urea
surer, at Albany yesterday. Led by
his mother, Mrs. William Quinn,
Caravan walked hesitantly to Ma
ior Shuler's desk. Members of the
bonus committee, representatives of
service mems organizations and
others were present and congratula-
ted Caravan.
Major Shuler said that he felt
Caravan typified the men the people
of the state had in mind when they
voted the bonus. Blinded by a shell
at Mont Blanc in 1918 while leading
his comrades in the 9TH Regiment
of Marines, Caravan wears eight
medals for valor, including the Le-
gion of Honor, Frances highest
award to the brave. On the day
Caravan performed his exploit his
battalion wiped out the last Ger
man resistance at the ridge where
so many French had died in vain
efforts to capture the stronghold.
With Caravan was DIR. George NJ
Calvert, of Syracuse, head of an
organization of disabled men, and
himself blind. The men have become
close friends through their disability
Major Shuler, State Treasurer, also
has an enviiable war record. Cana
van was one of the old-time marines,
and became member of the corps
long before the war He served at
Bots de Belleau, Scissors, st. Me
hiel, Champagne and the Meuse-
Argonne, and on one occasion cap
tured four German officers and the
complete crews of several machine
gun nests.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
T. d / T o r | A L S
BETWEEN THE UPPER AND
LOWER MILL STONES"

Newly elected Commissioner JOS
eph w. Cooper no doubt found him
self "between the upper and lower
mill stones" in the controversy over
the election of mayor from the
three successful candidates-himself,
Moonan and Hayhurst Altho at first
promising the supporters of him
self and Mr.. Hayhurst that he would
not vote for Mr.. Moonan, he finally
switched and even nominated the
Mayor for a second term.
Why he switched, nobody can
definitely determine. He certainly
had the support of the majority of
the voters who went to the polls.
For Mr.. Dilley, the fourth man on
the ticket with 64S votes, expressed
himself as emphatieally certain that
his own supporters were opposed to
Moonan, and he urged Mr. Cooper
on their behalf that either he or
Mr.. Hayhurst should be mayor. And
himself if he had co-operated with
Mr.. Hayhurst, for the latter said
that he would willingly vote for Mr..
Cooper if he wished it.
The majority is supposed to rule,
and there would have been nothing
unethical for Mr.. Cooper to vote
with Mr.. Hayhurst. And certainly
their supporters had just right to
demand that they stick together. AL
SO, the supporters of the defeated
candidates, who stood for the same
policies as Cooper and Hayhurst,
would logically expect them to OPP
pose Moonan. And their combined
vote of 1,649 (Dilley, Holcombe, Kit
chin and Fields,) would overwhelm-
ingly defeat the 1893 vote of Moonan.
But the fact remains that Mr..
Cooper has been pressed by both
sides, and the bodily and mental
strain was no doubt unpleasant. 1t
is not an enviable position. He
could have avoided it by taking no
initiative at all, leaving it to Mr.
Moonan or Mr.. Hayhurst. But he
nominated Moonan and voted for
him, thus satisfying the Moonan
forces, but leaving the opposite
forces with greater numbers) con-
demning him bitterly.
Judging by the resentment being
expressed, it will not be surprising
to see movement for the aboli-
ton of the Commission form of
government, and the return to
council government.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
WHICH SHALL WE BELIEVE?

Secretary Hughes Indignantly de-
MES taking part in any discussion
of the possibilities of exhibiting in
the United States the Dempsey Car
pentier fight pictures. Postmaster
General New does likewise. Both
assert that President Harding did
not attend a showing of the pic
lures at the home of +. B. Mclean.
Here is chance for thinking people
to think. Are we to believe the
words of such eminently respectable
men as Secretary Hughes and Post
master General New, or those of
CASTOR Means, international spy, dis
credited agent of the Department
of Justice and indicted participant
in an alleged bribing and blackmail-
ing scheme? Yes! Which Enid
(Okla.) News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-05-23
HOME FACTS
AND FANCIES

A clean, well-cared for house is
desirable from every point Of view
but certain kinds of cleanliness af-
feet health more than others. The
most scrupulous care should be ex-
ercised wherever food is stored or
prepared. From the standpoint of
health no room in the hoae so
import Mt as the kitchen. Il sh1u d
be bright, airy ard easy to clean
and there should be neither cracks
nor crevices in wall or floor, and no
dark corners or o.lt-of-theway
cupboard in which dust. food parti-
cles and moisture can accumulate.
Such conditions not only attract
mice and reaches, but furnish ia
vorable soil for Development Of
mould the presence of which is very
harmful to food. Waging constant
warfare against the development Of
bacteria constitutes a large part
of good housekeeping.
All cooking utensils should be
thoroughly washed, scalded and dried
before they are put away, and any
enameled or agate war; which HIS
begun to chip should be discarded
Dishes should be washed and dried
carefully, and dish clothes and
towels should be washed and boil
ed after using, and if pos ible dried
in the sun.
Every place in which food is kept
should have constant care. The
refrigerator is particularly impor-
tant. It's Innings should be water
tight and the drain freely open at
all times, and at least once week
it should be entirely emptied and
cleaned in the following way: The
racks should be thoroughly washed
in hot soapsuds to which small
amount Of washing soda ms been
added, riased in boiling victor, dried
and placed in the sun. All parts OF
JHe TtlEiSSIdloI Silpuiu pe "doiiSu
in the same manner, especially
grooves or projections where food
or dirt may lodge. The drainpipe
should be flushed, the whole interior
rinsed again with plain hot water
thoroughly dried with a clean cloth
and left TO air for at least an hour
The drainage pan should be washed
and scalded frequently. Food show
ing the slightest evidence of spot
ing would be removed from the
refrigerator at once.
Even more attention should be
paid to the hands of every person
who prepares or handles the food.
Hands should always be washed he
fore handling food, and always after
visiting the toilet, using the hand
kerchief, or otherwise coming in
contact with the nose or mouth.
theoretically coughing and sneezing
ought not to occur in the neighbor-
hood of food, especially of food to
be eaten raw; and persons with
coughs, colds or other communicable
diseases, however slight, ought not
to handle food at all. OF course, such
state as that is almost impossible
to maintain, but absolute cleanliness
of the hands will do much to pre-
vent the spread of infection by
means of food.
Alice T. Bassett
Red Cross and tuberculosis Assn.
Public Health Nurse.