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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
SIMMER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Unusually large attendance is reported by several of the summer schools con ducted by colleges of the state. The attendance upon local colleges this year already shows marked increase, and the full registration is expected to go far beyond that of last year. Several of the summer schools report more interest and more indications of purpose. to accept the opportunities offered than ever be- fore.
 It is evident that not only the young men and young women who are attend ing college are eager to prepare them selves as quickly as possible for the du- ties of life, but that many graduates are taking advantage of every opportunity to perfect themselves for future activi- ties. There is a stronger desire for ed- ucation in Alabama today than was ever before known. Not only boys and girls, young men and young women, but older people are aroused to clearer appre- citation of the value of education as an agency for - more efficiency whether their\ work be directed in agricultural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
Call Of Open Spaces
THE SPECTATOR

Among the loves of men there IS the love of open spaces. ,,,.. Lud to put it away. ,- .e
 The various lures that lure, the lure or the ocean, of the plains, Of the mouhualns' of the desert, of the sky, are variants or the fascinatiOns that spaces exert upon mortalS'
 TO climb n mountain and look out over the tons of things, above low-lying cities, farms and forests out to the dim horizon, fills the soul with Il strange sense of grandeur. Noun tain folk are unhappy in valleys, as II Tn prison.
 And sailors accustomed to the wide sea, the close presence of infinity, are lrked on land the houses arfd hills cabin them; 1t Is all too complex they miss the vast simplicity of the sea. Al
 Country dwellers are smothered N the narrow streets and closest buildings of the city. They return home tired in spirit.
 The loneliness we feel in the vast stiffness of the forest in the monotonous expanse or western plains, is full of home and resttulness to the denizens, to whom the untenanted spaces speak in peculiar language
 Even city people seek the parks and va cant souares. One cannot live forever com panion to walls and roofs.
 The beauty of Petrograd is its broad streets of Paris, it's open places, such as the magnificent Place de la COncordo; ot Now York its great green Central Park or Chicago, it's Lake Michigan, touching the city's heart,
 Cities are the product of war, quite as much as of the convenience of merchandise. The people gathered within the walls to de- fend themselves.
 It is difficult to turn the habit of the world and cities increase largely from the inertia of inherited instinct. London and Berlin are bdt echoes of Babylon and Athens.
 But the coming of gunpOwder rendered fortified towns useless No walls can be built that explosives cannot shatter. Now adays the walls of country are the trenches. The first effect of civilization was the city. The second phase will be country life. The telephone telegraph, postoffice, tramway, railroad anR automobile are undoing the knotted city tangles and drawing the people out into larger spaces.
 The charm of aeronautics is the striking sense of space one-receives from riding in the ocean oE air The airship gives us mountain and sea combined; the inspiration of height, distance, breadth and vista
 The best blood of the human stock is pioneer blood Humanity's vanguard is ever exploring the surrounding wilds, piercing Africas heart and the region of the Amazon, charting the unknown ocean, penetrating to the frozen poles, subduing the tropics, popu- lating far islands.
 Always the open spaces call to adventur- Ous men.
 At the last we all are immigrants to the mysterious steppes of death; and we go-who shall say?-to outpopulate the stars.
 Like mighty cataract, humanity pours through the gap of death into the empty uni verse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
Virtue Of Obedience
By DR. FRANK CRANE

The erowning virtue of the soul is obe- dience. ~
 This may sound strange to some, especially to young persons, who have always imagined they never would amount to anything until they were independent, freed from their mothers apron strings and out from under fathers authority. But man is essentially dependent animal, and not independent. He never reaches his greatest stature of soul until he has found the right master.
 Daniel Webster, when asked what was the greatest thought that ever came into his mind, replied: 1.-The sense of my responsi- bility to God" You will find that all the great masters of the worlds destiny have had an intense feeling, of being tied up to some thing, of being under certain compulsion, of being bound by obligations from which it were impossible to escape.
 The worlds masters are it's best servants. The greatest of all is the servant of all.
 Here I stand," cried Martin Luther. "God help me! cannot do otherwise"
 In the age of chivalry no knight went out to battle without choosing a lord for whom he fought and lady whose colors he wore and for whom he was ready to die.
 Small souls are always seeking their "rights;' great souls seek "the right" No great deed has ever been done by the abso- lutely independent man. There have been brilliant deeds and daring, but all lacking something of human grandeur if not under orders and in obedience to higher will.
 That was a brilliant deed of Sergeant Jasper in the Revolutionary War, when he sprang up and replaced the fallen flag amid hail of bullets. But you and might have done that if we had been excited enough. Arnold Wilkelreid's act of gathering sheath of Austrian spears to his breast that he might make way for liberty and die" was a gallant action, all of his own volition. But "a man can do this sort of thing in squirt of enthusiasm. He can even manage to carry it off by getting drunk
 But real greatness is quite another quail ity. It cannot be got out of a bottle. It - cannot be worked up with a hurrah. When you examine it closely 6 and think right through to the bottom of 1t you will find it always consists of a human spirit finding some cause or principle or person to give oneself up to, and then in loyal self-surren- der to such. chosen object.
 The good mother is the one whose life is gladly poured out for her children. An hon. est man is he who is not at all free in his passions, but chained to the will and person of her he has chosen. So, you see, it is this sense of being a servant, of obedience to the will or welfare of another that lends honor to our commonest human relations.
 The first and the last lesson of life is to learn how and when to obey.
 Obedience is only an0ther name for intele igent obedience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
HOW TO GET GOOD GOVERNMENT

Although there is talk of efforts to alter the form of government for the city of Birmingham, there appears to be no purpose of achieving the fundamental result without which no form of govern ment will be either efficient or satisfac- tory. The only factor in government that is of primary importance is not it's form but it's personnel. If the present form of government in Birmingham has not been satisfactory and successful, it is not the fault of the form but of those elected to administer it.
 Therefore, if the purpose to improve the government in this city is genuine, it will be directed towards bringing out for this office citizens of capacity, in telligence and breadth of view. Those are not the characteristics of the average seeker after office. Therefore, those who sincerely desire good government cannot be content with waiting until cleo tlon day and casting their ballots for the best candidates. For it is almost inevitable that the best will be none too good, unless there is some civic effort to bring good candidates forward. This will be true no matter what the form of government may be. It will be we'll for the citizens to look at the situation squarely and not through the glasses of those who may have some other purpose to serve than good government.
 An election for city commission, three members,s 9 will occur next year. There is only'one way to forward the election of good men and that is to see that the names of good and capable men shall be on the ticket. Any adequate effort to bring about good government in this city will lay chief stress upon the quality of it's personnel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
4 Psychological Song
Samuel Minturn Peck in Boston Transcript

Samuel Minturn Peck in Boston Transcript One day a sorrow came to me,
 A sorrow keen and strong; Alas, cried, it cannot be .- That can bear it long; It shared my dreams, it woke with me, It glistened in my tears;. . My heart it nearly broke for me
 Dread filled the coming years. And then-and then-I knew not how : I thought it wondrous strange, Though biding yet my sorrow now Took on loving change; Its bitter bangs I'd sometimes find
 Less cruel than of yore; Caressipg my heart with touches kind, It made me weep the more. Anon, my sorrow came to be-
 Though still it made me sad A sort of faithful friend to me, .The sweetest that had. And oh, the pain by naught alloyed,
 Worse than the primal i'll, The day my sorrow fled-the void
 That naught can ever fill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
The Right Word
A GOOD SHOWING,
By CURTIS NICHOLSON
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 The third sentence in the last test read as follows: Ut was she who asked us boys to sing" It was very gratifying to find that only one person wrote. Ut was her, etc. There were a very few who wrote, 'who asked we boys to sing" Either of the following examples are correct: We boys will sing; He invited us boys; He asked us
 Earned 100 Per Cent
 The second contestant to earn 100 per cent. in the last test is James H. Taft, Jr., of Montclair, N. J.
 Only One Wrong
 The following contestants had only one wrong in the last test HOrtense M. Boband of New York City, Dr. W. M. Purcell of Streater, Ill.,: E. E. Partain of Blackville, $. C., and Mrs. James M. Smith of Bishop vile, $. C..
 For 15O contestants, the fourth sentence in the last test was a real Waterloo And the slaughter took place not only in the first part of the sentence, but also it was as har- rowing in the latter part
 The sentence read as follows "How would you like to be us?" The sentence should have read, How should you like to be we?" Many saved themselves by using the expression ''one of us,' and those who cleverly' avoided making decision on we or us. were not marked wrong. However, the right word is should, and not would.
 One uses the auxiliary one expects in the reply. The only correct reply would be, "I should like to be-" Therefore, should is cor rect in the question. -~rs rts.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
WALKER COUNTY ROAD PROGRESS

WALKER COUNTY ROAD PROGRESS
 Road development in Walker county IS progressing at an encouraging rate. Soon there will be connecting link be- tween Jasper and Birmingham with a road that will mean much saving to local communities along the route. Grading outfits are pushing the work westward from Jasper, and it is expected that within the year there will be a good road between Memphis and Birmingham, which will attract many tourists en route South, and at the same time prove bene- ficial to the agricultural and other in- terests throughout that section.
 One of the most reassuring indications of progress in Walker county and the region west of it is the increased in terest the people are manifesting in the building and maintenance of good roads. Public sentiment in this direction is rap idly developing, and the people are waking up to the value of highways that will meet the public needs. The more progress made in this direction the more advancement in all lines.
 / Nothing could so increase the pros perity of any section as proper appre- citation by it's citizens of the value of good roads. Once this appreciation takes tangible form, not only in insistence upon good roads, but in cooperative ef- forts to provide them, a large part of the fight for this basic factor in indus trial development will have been won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
channels or industrial, commercial or

channels or industrial, commercial or educational enterprises.
 The state department of education recently announced that high school at- tendance in Alabama has more than doubled in the past five years, while the supervisor of elementary education stated that buildings used for educa- tional purposes are overflowing, and or ganizations for caring for the school stu dents are swamped with the rapid in- cr'ease in enrolment. While this situa- tion is hopeful indication in one way, it is causing embarrassment in another, because the school building program and the available facilities are not keeping pace with the growth of attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

are all taxpayers. As President Cool idge says, taxes hit everybody"
 One of the best things that could hap pen to this country would be realiza- tion of this situation by all the people. It would result in a stronger demand for honesty and economy in government. That, in turn, would result in smaller burdens upon the people and fewer wild raids on the public treasury for all sorts of claims that have no merit in fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

One of the longest advances towards constructive progress that could be made in this country would be the absolute and perpetual divorce of the courts from pol itics and vice versa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
NOT WORRYING ABOUT THAT

A good many people are bending their en- ergies toward communication with Mars, out ever a thought of what they are going to say when they get him on the lne.- Kansas City Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
A WARNING

A Wisconsin inventor named La Toilette has invented a death ray which he claims will kill off corrupt political parties. Inves- tigate before investing, Uncle Sam Wash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Not a few of the so-called "outstand- ing" candidates for the presidency will always be outstanding, literally speak ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

The trouble about a large percentage of insanity pleas in murder eases is that the patients are not sufficiently acute to look the gallows in the face with that air of indifference which would seem to be a symptom of the malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
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Candidate Dunn Gives Further Light on
 es, ....rt Presidential Plans @4

Since announcing my candidacy for the presidency on a third, fourth and fifth ticket, with Drummer as my running mate, great many people have asked me how l stand on the golf question. I am very glad to answer. Golf is becoming more and more of factor in American life each year and place my self before the public as the first candidate to include a golf plank in my platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Such terms as "white and black" !" East and Vest" ct cetera, as applied to the French Chamber of Deputies, sound to some folks as if it were nah iong game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

If the choice were left to me- whether to have free press or a free government, I would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

It is said that in some parts of China tht women do not keep track of their ages. More and more the Orientals appear to be adopt ing Occidental customs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

From the amount of attention bobbed hair is given in many of the schools, this style may yet become the subject of a special course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

The New York comedian who is be- ing sued for hundred thousand dollars for striking lady friend may find that this comes higher than regular slapstick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
THE ACE-HERALD
FREDERICK I. THOMPSON. co. PRESIDENT

Entered at Birmingham. Ala. post office eecond-class matter. act of Congress March G. 1873
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

President Coolidge seems to have harl job building platform out of material which he did not want congress to provide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Every American citizen is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of golf balls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

First of all I will work for reform making it entirely proper for man to play golf in long pants, derby hat, and working shoes, thus doing away with the expensive wearing apparel now demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Nothing has been done to promote golf among the laboring classes by either of the old parties. pledge myself to bring golf within the reach of all by deflating present costs. .,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

NEWS BUREAUs-washinston. zoo Davidson Building; State Capital, Montgomery Journal Building; Tennessee Valley, Decatur Daily Building; Tuscaloosa, News Building: Jasper, Mountain Eagle Building; Anniston. Star Build ing; Gadsden Journal Building; Muscle Shoals. Tri-Cities Daily Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
Modern Mother. Goose

Modern Mother. Goose Mary had little rouge, rI- Some powder and a puff, A wad of. gum was ip her mouth, Of nerve she had enough. A lipstick, too, was in her hand, She was never thus before, The lamb doesn't follow Mary now Because he doesn't know her!
 Mrs. D. J. Killion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
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(By O.. A. M s A radio crab is one William McNabb, For naught but abusion is heard from his
 gab s From the moment he sits himself down in
 his chair And proceeds with his tuner to prowI in the
 air. "stop rattling that paper! Quit shuffling
 your feet
 Lay off that talking or you for the street! Here's Buckingham Palace hear the old
 king!
 Aw, good gosh almighty. you killed the whole
 thing
 Now shut up, tell you, I've got WAC, But how can hear with this noise-making
 crew?
 Don't want any supper-just close up your
 trap! Tonight I will get every place on the map I've tuned in Calcutta and here's Timbuctoo And Podunk-and Paris-and Kalamazoo. Oh jump in the river or go soap your head While I get Alasbka, you talk about bed!" Now these are examples of Williams abuse Could write whole page full, but what is
 the use? But Bill will get his and deserves it full
 we'll, s,.:- 5.s2zss qt .az The last time he tunes he. will surely get
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

On Your Wedding Day This is the card we sent:
 Your wedding day And this it means, A day apart, whose golden scenes Will live in memory with you. Congratulations, glad and true. This is the card we meant to send: Your wedding day And this it means, That we dug down into our jeans And bought a present, for we knew It was a thing we had to do. When a girl lies to you always pretend you believe her. It won't be hard work, be- cause you will, anyway. '',.'' Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Secondly, I will strive for law allowin only three clubs to a person, no club to COS over $250. intend to do away with golf bags entirely as they are an added expense and I favor the abolition of caddies,. most O whom are too blind for outdoor work, any how.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

When I was sixteen, oh, how craved to write book, bestseller, on the deeper sub- jects of life, daring, violating themes-ah; that was my desire! ~4
 When twenty-five and married, within the luxuries of my home, I wished to write of the underworld, the Apache of Paris-of Limehouse, yes, any of thoses-if I had had the time
 Later, how I hungered to write of Mos COW, of Siberia, Asia Minoy-all of them. Never having been there, they had a vital attraction for me-but nah jong claimed me.
 When that craze dwindles, shall concen- trate on writing fairy tales for little folks. Dee Furey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Much Fault Finding.-We are a great peo- pie to complain and find fault. Few things are run to suit us The only thing one does not find fault with is the personal conduct of his individual business, and with good many that is all they are interested in.- Centreville Press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

And Daddie JOneSie Told MOther JOnesIe
 She; "Jones writes his wife that he re- tires every night at 9 o'clock while away from home."
 He: "Oh, that's just one of those Bed time Stories.' Mary 0. Pearson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Women in Public Office.-Three women have been elected to important county offices up in Walker county, circuit clerk and au. ditor now being of. that gender, and the new. ly nominated county treasurer will not wear hip pockets.-Opelika News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Good Farm Slogans-Hog and hominy: cattle and hay; 'possum and 'taters, are good farm slogans. Better than hounds and potiicker,' though potlicker is all right. The most medicinal part of a pot of greens.- Talladega Daily Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Farmers Should Cheer Up.-Our inyestf- gation of the authorities on the weather lead us to the belief that there is no cause for fear regarding the 1924. season. In this sec tions there will probably be little more rain than the average during June, but the prom ise is for fairly good season. Let the farm CTS cheer up and fight the grass and culti- vate their growing crops and the harvest will be all right.-Andalusia Star. +8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

You Betcha! Miss Bertice Dolfing tells us that few days after a farmer put his two children in school a book agent called on him and said : Now that your children are going to school, you ought to buy them an encyclo- pedia."
 Buy them kids an encyclopedia? Be darned if I do Let 'em walk like I did, was his retort.
 Has it occurred to you how well the country is getting along without, Q vice-pres- ident?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Huntsville . Summer Resort, People look ing for delightful summer resort should come to Huntsville. The weather is most delightful and the surroundings are fine. No reason why one should not enjoy themselyest to the fullest extent.-Huntsyille Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Furthermore I intend to work for a le islative amendment making golf club initi tion fees and dues within reason and pr viding fine and imprisonment for. the go club membership booster using that old stal Yes, there are but nine holes now but W are working on nine more and will ha, eighteen by the first of August It is tim this lie is nailed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

Do Some Very Queer Things.-Business' men and capitalists do some very queer thinga sometimes. For instance, they give as much for building site for cotton mill or furniture factory in Birmingham as would buy the site and build the plant in more pleasant surroundings and where operation would be more economical, in West Bloeton or dozen other nice surrounding towns Cahaba river should be lined with such piants-Blocton Enterprise.