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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
OPEN ADDITION ON NORTHSIDE
  Sudduth To Develop Lots Near Druid Hills Sub division

Effect of the new Southern railway shops at Finley, which, are expected to bring around 2,O00 families to Bir- mingham's northside, is seen in the opening of the first addition to Druid Hills by the Sudduth Realty company. This property. long held intact by the Alberta Bradley and Martin estates, consists of co acres and is bounded by Nineteenth and Twenty-first streets, Fifteenth and Seventeenth avenues.
 Fl. L.. Suddutt, in announcing plans for the opening of the subdivision Sat urday,, stated that approximately $150,- 900 would be spent in its development. Grading, sewerage system, pavement, sidewalks, and arrangements for light and gas will be. started immediately.
 The addition is considered excep- tionally well located for residential de- velopment. It is one of the highest plots on the northside and is but a short distance from the business sec tion in view of Birmingham's recent expansion. Car lines and well-kept streets top the property.
 In connection with Druid Hills the acreage is attached to one of the fast est developing pieces of property in the district Although. opened but three months ago the Sudduth company re- ports practically the entire quota of lots absorbed by the market. Building restrictions, in Accordance with those of Druid Hills and the general policies of the Sudduth company will be applicable in the new division. 1t is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
Residential Market Gains
 By Huge Publicity DriUe
Trend Toward Better, More Expensive Homes
 Feature Of Demand

The bread which realty and construc- tiOn men tossed upon the waters in the form of one of the best Own Your Own Homep expositions ever held in the south, accompanied by bang-up advertising campaign, is coming back as the most active year in residential development Birmingham has ever known Seeds sown in. these. contracts with the public have born fruit, and never, according to unbiased observers, has there been such a widespread de- mand for homes.
 At the. time the exposition plan was advanced, two years ago, it attracted little general attention, but the effect of the first small show was noticeable. Last year larger and more compre- hensive exhibit was staged with re- suits again strikingly evident.
 While the aOwn Your Own Home" exposition is giving as one of the chief reasons for activity in the residential property market there are also other causes. One is, the availability of fi- nances carried on through the press which has taught the public the worth of conservative investments.
 a feature or the Slrmlngnam mdr- ket has been the demand for new homes. Dwellings, a few years old, arrayed as attractive bargains have met with lit- tie response from the buying public whereas newly erected structures, no matter what their location, are quickly taken up.
 There has also been a trend toward better and more expensive homes. Ae- cording to one sales manager the buy ing public has learned that the better the locality and type of construction, the easier it becomes to place mortgages on the investment. The majority of homes are bought on this plan, it is said. The purchaser pays a certain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
CODE WILL
 HELP REALTORS Howze Outlines Changes In Sections Soon To
 Be Effective

Improvement in laws governing real estate transactions are one of the i'm. p0rtant phases of the new Alabama code which becomes effective August 17. De- tails of mortgages and loans are clari- fed to a great extent and under the new laws trading becomes much simpler procedure.
 Henry Howze, state legislator, out lined some of these changes to the Bir- mingham Real Estate Board recently. idea of pleasing the Birmingham agents, since more activity is registered here than in the rest of the state combined. Some of the high-lights of his talk follow:
 "One Ofs the interesting and possibly the most beneficial features of the new code is that any firm can now incor- porate and still maintain its good will and partnership name. Heretofore companies would have to give the firm name and immediately after, the busi- ness it was in. The code has been ar ranged so that q concern can change from any form of business to corpora tion and still maintain it's old iden- tity.
 Recording bonds for title and re- cording contracts for sale has differed so that it is easier and more satiSfac- tory.
 Red tape surrounding the recording of loan and reasons for the loan in the probate court office have been elimi. hated.
 Mortgages, under the new code, can be satisfied in two ways, by power of attorney or by owner of the mortgage in the office of the probate judge. and in his presence, or one of his clerks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10

"It is rather gratifying" stated Sam c. Starke, secretary of the Birming- ham Real Estate board, Saturday, to note the great interest now being taken by the railroads, the city commission, and the Chamber of Commerce in an effort to arrive at a solution of the lonG-standing problem of grade cross ings in this city. This matter has not only affected the normal development of the business district of Birmingham, but it has been a source of considerable discussion and feeling over long period of years. The present effort, 1t is sincerely hoped, holds out the prom ise of bringing about some relief from at least the most distressing needs.
 The secretary explained that 1t Is a very hopeful sign when so influential a body as the Chamber of Commerce engages so noted an engineer as Gen eral Sibert to advise with the parties in interest, namely; the citizens Of Birmbingham, represented by the city commission on the other hand, and the railroads on the other, in an effort to bring the working parties together on some plan that will solve the problem without working too great a hardship on either party.
 ''No one who has studied this ques- tion can fail to realize the seriousness of the problem and the tremendous is sues involved" Mir. Starke said. Time and again deplorable accidents have happened at these crossings and have appeared in the papers followed by repeated appeals for relief. The enormous economic loss in time and convenience of the citizens of Bir- mingham has been brought to the att tention of both the railroads and the people almost from out of mind. It has been argued on the other hand that the railroads have been responsible for the actual building of Birmingham and are therefore rightly to be consid- eration on the part of the railroads that would quickly bring about a solu- tion of the problem.
 "The arguments have all been set forth, the preliminaries seem to be set, tied, the necessity of a solution would appear to be admitted; it simply re- mains to arrive at some compromise plan that will work without undue hardship on either part in interest. The city has worked out its plan after years of consultation with it's engineers, the railroads have offered and submit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
GLEN IRIS APIS.
 BRING S7O,OOO
 IN REALTY DEAL
". B. Leedy Firm Reports Important Trades, Dur ing Week

This weeks trading in the market witnessed the sale of the Glen Iris apartments, St. Charles street and Glen Iris avenue, one of the few such structures in its exclusive southside resi- dential section. Price was reported at $7O,0O0.
 The transfer of the building, con sisting of three units, containing four apartments each, was made from Her man and Goldberg to Dr. Lilly, south crn capitalist. The deal. was negO- tiated by Fred B. Sloss of the W. B. Leedy Real Estate and Insurance com pany.
 Another important sale by the Leedy concern was the exchange of fifty feet on First avenue, between Twenty-fOurth and Twenty-fifth streets to the Frank lin Stiles Grocery company for $45,- GOO. The grocery firm, according to an- nouncement, will immediately start construction of a One-story brick build ing on the site, which is to be used as headquarters for the company. The property was formerly owned by W. l.. Kline. Thomas N. Beach engineered the sale.
 ,. Residential property continues to move at the record breaking pace set early in the season. The Montgomery Real Estate and Insurance company, turned over $100,000 in homes, it is reported, a majority of these being closed during the week. T. P. Watkins of the Leedy agency, among other deals reported the sale of $10,O0O residence at 716 Tuscaloosa avenue, W. L. Chew to J.. H. Anderson.
 Section to the northeast of the busi- ness district again reflected fIuctua- tions cuased by recent building develop ments. Trading was particularly mo- ticeable adjacent to the corners where new skyscrapers are to be situated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
Grade Crossing Solution
 Needed For City's Growth
Realty Board Official Pleads For Unity Of
 Action At Coming Meet

ted their objections and have suggested counter-plans, and finally noted engineer, General Sibert, in the inter- est of harmonizing the situation, has of fered modified plans, having been em- ployed for that purpose by the Cham Der of Commerce.
 Now is the time," added the secre- tary, ito lay aside all spirit of picker ing and criticism and get together in a solution of this grade crossing prob lem in some broad and final way that will inure greatly to the benefit of Birmingham and likewise prove of ad- vantage to the railroads serving this city so that it's normal and logical de- velopment will no longer be retarded by it's divided condidtion with the best residence section on one side of the railroads and the best business district on the other.
 Perhaps it is not amiss just here to remind our citizens that this situation offers an engineering problem, aside from it's financial aspects, calling for the skill and experience of trained engineers, and that the average lay man is all too liable to let his personal interest of his prejudice warp his judgment. What we want is relief from an intolerable situation. Then let us school ourselves to demand no more than that, trusting the city com mission, the railroads, and General Si- bert to work out the plan, if they will but give the relief.
 ''It can hardly be hoped that the solution will work to the best advan- tage of every property owner, however, advantageous it will be to the city. Let then no obstacle be thrown in the way, provided a comprehensive, though compromise plan is finally agreed upon. Birmingham seems now to have a chance after waiting perhaps 30 years for solution. We must not go on as we now are. A comprehensive plan must be agreed upon and work must be begun. There is a solution, let's have it without delay.
 "It is to be earnestly hoped" con cluded the secretary, that the commits! sion. railroads, and General Sibert will go into the conference scheduled for this week, with a determined purpose to get together and that the citizens of Birmingham will Loyalty support any plan they agree upon that is com prehensive and effective"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10

sum down, executes a mortgage for the remainder, and settles this on monthly payment plan which is, in reality, only slightly heavier than rent al charge.
 There is also a speculative tinge to the residential market as characteristic in most real estate activity This is true, to an extent, of subdivisions, where the prospective developments of the section offers itself attractive gamble to the investor.
 Not all of the buying of subdivision property by any means, however, can be laid to these interests, In all sub divisions, even those which have been opened but few weeks, there are signs of strenuous building programs and the speculator in lots is at best only a temporary owner. As time goes on taxes eat into his gains and he sells to the real developer of the property.
 The growth of Birmingham may also be included in reasons for the exception al residential demand. Numerous of the realty offices report a surprising number of newcomers in search of homes and, although no accurate data is afforded for this feature, it is be- lieved that the next census figures will undoubtedly bear this out.
 Current tales of profits made in the residential development are analogous to those of the business market al- though on a smaller scale. One man is reported to have purchased a piece on the southside at $3,000 to resell day later for $7,O00. Another bought two lots and in the sale of one realized a figure which allowed him to erect a moderate priced home on the adja- cent property. Even though these stories are discounted slightly the tone of the market prevails to point where the term unprecedented may still be applicable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
TDLEWILD ACREAGE
 MAY BE DEVELOPED
Negotiations On With T. c. I.
 Is Current Report

Although nothing has been definite ly announced, the report persists that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad O., property back of Idelwild circle will soon be taken over by a realty de- yelopment company
 This tract of about 60 acres, is considered one of the plums for pros pective subdivision work. It is located adjacent to one of the most exclusive residential sections of the city while the rolling quality of the land and ele- vation makes 1t an exceptionally pretty site.
 Entrance to the subdivision will like ly be gained by entting road through one of the lots on Idlewild circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
REALTORs LEAVE CITY

August will prove to be a peer month for the market if the list of operators and agents who will be out of town continues to be added to. Among those who will take extended vacations dur ing the month are: Clyde Nelson, of the Nelson Real Estate and Investment Co.,: Hill Ferguson, of Jcmison; J, D. Chichester, Chichester and Co.,; 4, P. SIoss, of the Shepherd-Sloss Realty Co; and Ralph Ruyell. of Mcconnell White and Terry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
FIRM dEEFs NEW PARTNER

A. l.. Major has been taken into the realty firm of Moseley, Henderson and Davis to succeed the late M. s. Tender son. The company's. name will remain unchanged for the present, it has been announced.
 Mir. Major, whose success in insur- ance has been noteworthy in the local field. has been connected with the firm for three yeaEg. Previous to this he was connected with the R. D. Manly co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
MOYiE PLAN DENTED

Current reports that motion pie ture house would be erected on the southeast corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street were denied Satur- day by the Heineke- -Schuster Realty Co, agents for the property. While it was admitted that this project has been considered. - -s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
Birmingham Leads South
 In July Building Permits


  Manufacturer During permits the Birmingham. a list with Atlanta, Miami, following sfolIow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10

(Upper Clardge apartments
  Architect William Leslie Watons drawing for the story
  The building will October  finest buildings south It has recently been D.. he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
THE APPEAL FOR VOTES

That the organiza tion of Political Platts- burg to teach Republican women the funda- mental things that a woman should know, WAS an admirable idea, in the view of the New York Herald, which in this connection asks: But isn't there a fallacy in teaching women speakers not to wear their best hats when addressing a campaign meeting. as one leader in the movement advises:"
 Most campaign speakers have learned by experience that it is not wise to appear inn maculate as respects ones apparel when ad- dressing a large and mixed assembly of voters. In England. where political audiences are not always the best hammered, Lady Astor, who did a deal of stump speaking, found that her second best hat was less likely to incite opposition from the crowd that may be inclined to regard with suspicion evidences of Opulence in an office-seker. In America, too, campaigners have made political capital by assuming the economic status of some of their constituents. Votes have been secured through certain usage of the knife, instead of the fork, at the psychological moment. Deliberate mistreatment of the mother tongue has enlisted support from more than one voter in this country. Henry Clay was once elected to congress because he accidentally scored q bulls-eye at a turkey shoot in a rural region of Kentucky where marksman- ship was held high as an evidence of ability.
 Not many years ago a member of a family of blue-blooded aristocrats was electioneering for the county superintendency of schools in South Carolina. He solicited the aid of a farmer whose influence was worth at least fifty votes. The noon bell called ir the blow men to dinner. A tin basin and a soiled towel on the rear porch confronted the can didate. The farmer went for a clean towel. but was highly pleased to note his distin- guished visitor-who had bathed his hands and used his handkerchief during his hosts absence-with soiled towel in hand Ii worked, and the candidate attributed his success largely to the incident when he heard that his farmer host had taken the stump for him and appealed for votes on the ground that he was so mice and common"
 To be sure the situation is sometimes re- verSed. In a cultured Southern city the larger business interests wanted representa- tive mayor. They induced a manufacturer 2o run on condition that he would not have 10 make speeches nor discard his silk hat and frock coat. The campaign became warm and the candidate was persuaded to make a ebeech in the rough-and-tumble district where support was needed. He appeared in hin usual habiliments and discussed issues instead of telling jokes. One of 'the boys interrupted him with How about the beer?' Ihe candidate replied that he was neither
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
If 4 Man Ought TODie
By WTCKKs WAAGBOLDr

The recent action of the state of Nevada in executing a condemned man by hydro cyanic gas has excited much comment throughout this country.
 Assuming that a man has forfeited his right to live any longer, and assuming that the state has a right to expel him from this world. the question naturally arises: Which route should he be required to take?
 The time was when men taxed their in- genuity to devise hideOus deaths for those sentenced to die This was probably inspired as much by a desire for revenge as by the avowed purpose of making an example of the criminal.
 Torturing the malefactOr has never pro- duced good results. According to history it does not seem to have deterred people from crime If anything, it has increased crime by making people more brutal. Obviously, then. when it has been decided to eject s man from this existence the operation should be as humane and as free from sensatiOnalism as possible.
 The present generally accepted methods of executing men are both painful and sensa- tional- Hanging. which is most in use, is but step removed from the old barbaric prae, tice of tearing the doomed man to pieces with wild horses. Jerking a mans gullet in twain is an awful thing for the prisoner and the public to think about And often death SOAMcS OMS AH Of StfduRI10x al the end of the rope.
 ElectrOcution may be more humane; but this operation also often takes on the na- ture of a bungle. The current may have to be shot through the twisting, straining body several times before death is a certainty. It may be agonixing; it may not be. The contor. tions in the death chair, which wrench the strong straps with which the unfortunate is bound may indicate more than muscular reae- tion.
 Some states give criminal the choice of being shot. That can be called nothing less than a violent and grueSome way of passing out: the poor devil who is fired into may writhe on the ground like a wounded rabbit until he expires.
 But with the hydrocyanic acid gas method the man who is to die goes to sleep instantly and permanently without so much as the twitching of a muscle It is no more sensa- tiOnal than taking ether or laughing gas, and it is not as uncomfortable, for unconscious ness comes quicker and there is no resistance
 In establishing the lethal gas chamber Ne vada has set a mark for the humane execu- tion of men who must pay the death penalty Her example will eventually be followed by the other states of the Union and the con, demned to die will rise up and call her blessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
EVIDENCE OF RAILWAY WEALTH

The railroads of the South are not only more prosperous than formerly, but they are showing a faith in the future that is highly sencouraging. The Southern Railway is pay ing a dividend on its common stock for the first time in several years. The Southern has also planned considerable investment in shop, and expansions in Birmingham. Now there comes also the news that the Louisville and Nashville has placed an order with the Fairfield shops for more than four million dollars worth of rolling stock.
 A feature of all this that cannot fail to be generally gratifying is the inseparable con clusion that these railroads are prosperous because the South is prosperous, and that they plan expansion because they foresee a still greater prosperity for the South, from which they draw the major portion of their business. They are backing their judgment with millions of additional investment From that the South takes new heart, new energy, new impetus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
Happy Days

(Phil Armstrong in Florida Times-U U nion) Mockin' bird a-singin' in de mulberry. tree, Ole mule cross de fence a lookin' lazy like
 at me. Chicken in de bread tray a-peckin' out de
 dough- Pahson passn' ax me, say, how do yo'
 garden grow?" Peach trees full ob blossoms an de sun
 shinin' hot. Big fat hen a Scratchin in'-moughty soon she
 in de pot. Pickaninnies rollin on de grass so bright an
 green, Ole houn' dog a.snuffin roun'-ma goodness
 ain he lean? Springtime in de country an de creek a
 laffin by; Sassy perch swimmin'-I kin ketch him eff
 l try. But it ain't no time fo' loafin' kase l dun
 got work to do. Ise got ma powin started l mus hurry
 an git through. But desc heah days am happy days-de
 bestest days what is, Kase Ole Marse Sun am shinin' hot to cure
 @ rheumatix.