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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
The Right Word
ALL ABOUT AREN'T I?'
By CUTIE NICHOLsON


 E. w. HarwOOd of Brooklyns writes as follows: ~ Although a fairly constant reader of The Right Word I have never seen reference to the expression Aren't I? It. has been a number of years since I studied grammar, but I am quite sure that Aren't I? was not mentioned in any text book known to my school days.
 "I have noticed the expression frequently used of late by fairly prominent fiction writ CTS, and am curious to know whether or not it is correct. Admitting that Am I not P is somewhat awkward, it still seems to me that Aren't I?' is little, if any. better than 'ain't I?'
 "Is it not possible that common usage may even bring the seorned 'ain't' into good stand ing? After all lacking better word, is there any thing fundamentally wrong with 'ain't, . aside from a bad name?
 But even if ''ain't' is never destined to De given standing, 1t hardly seems to justify the coupling of singular noun and plural verb as in Aren't 'ET " There is only one reply to the foregoing query. Never use aint Or Aren't I?'
 Not Similar Constructions
 W. E. Currie, Flushing, N. Y: Il said that us was right in question of your re- cent examination, on the authority of Wool ley's Handbook of Composition, 1908 page 17. This states that 4he predicate substan- tive completing an infinitiVe should be in the objective case. Example; She imagined the burglar to be me. Do you think this wrong or inapplicable?"
 Answer: Inapplicable. Compare the exam. rIp ~'ven with the following: How should you like be I? Note burglar before to be in the first, and no noun before to be in the .,, Caild
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong: .. the total number cast for all of the others combined. Right the total number cast for all of the others combined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
Watching The Purade
By JOHN PILGRIM

A good many of our front porch confer ences this season have been devoted to the Arnolds. Just about the time we had fin ished our evening meal, and had ventured on the spoonful of coffee the dieticians allow us, and I was half way through the first of the black cigars the dieticians do not all low, Jimmy Arnold would come wearily home. A sag in every line of his shoulders Mrs. Pilgrim would look at her watch.
 Flight o'clock" she would say. And that poor Mrs. Arnold waits dinner for him every evening to this thour."
 Jimmy Arnold is a golf fanatic. He says, with truth, that golf keeps him alive. Not very strong to begin with, with a peculiar digestion and set of jumping nerves, he fades away during the bad weather when he is unable to get on the course. When golfing begins he is a changed man.
 'He gets his office work through in un- believably short time," his boss told me, You've no idea how his golf improves Jimmy. He is twice the man he is in the winter"
 But it is hard on Mrs. Jimmy. By the time dinners over it is too late even to go to movie. Anyhow, Jimmy is 80 tired that he drops into slumber the moment he gets up from the table, and is with difficulty aroused enough so that he can go to bed. Between times they russ nttIe aOOuC It, in the way that married folks have. But an armistice has been declared.
 Jimmy must have his golf, says Mrs. Jimmy, but I'm going to the club, too.''
 So Jimmy picks her up each day now, and totes her out to the club, and she sits on the veranda and watches the game from afar. Then they go home, wearied and refreshed, and eat and sleep.
 This sort of golf is doing as much for me as it is for Jimmy" said Mrs. Arnold. Tt keeps me alive"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

dividual Interests of that country? Rus sia has no credit that may be relied on.
 Perhaps Ill his ambition to land high office MT. LaFollette is undertaking to be all things to all interests and groups. As a politician he has long tried to play both endssagainst the middle. But when it comes a an election to the highest administrative office in this country, his appeals and promises will be subject to more careful analysis. LaFollette- will discover in this campaign that it is be- coming difficult to fool any considerable proportion of the people even part of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
A Gnnn RInnANCE

Gone are the nuisance taxes, or the worst part of them, and the United States should be sweeter- tempered. Their irritation was greater than their value. We never would have stood them in the fire place except as a war measure and because we imposed them on ourselves. nuisance tax imposed by an English parliament ended in the Boston tea party. The smaller nuisance taxes are ex- pensive to collect. We hope we shall never see them again.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
AN EXAMPLE OF LIBERALITY


 The gift by Erskine Ramsay of hun dred thousand dollars to Alabama College in connection with the state drive for funds properly to equip that institu- tlon for larger service is the second time this same citizen has exemplified his rec ognition of the practical value of educa- tion in Alabama within the last two years. Mr. Ramsay made a similar do- nation to the Alabama Polytechnic In- stitute, as a result of which an adequate engineering building to bear his name will soon be constructed.
 The donor came to the Birmingham district with little capital besides en- gineering training, industry, character and determination to succeed. He built a large fortune and has become one of the industrial leaders of this section. He realizes that it was not wholly through his personal equipment and efforts that large success came to him; but that the Birmingham district and Alabama aided him materially in the opportunities of- fered. With that liberality which often marks the man of achievement, Mir. Ram say is devoting much of his time and substance to enterprises which promise civic development, the upbuilding of high CT standards of citizenship, better gov ernment and increased prosperity. Hence he is giving back to the community and the state part of the worldly goods which they helped to send his way The more of that kind of spirit in Alabama and the Birmingham district the greater the moral, intellectual and material ex- pansion of both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

nience and the public welfare. If the market is made to perform a public serv- ice without constant drain on public funds, which is believed to be possible under proper administration, it will fill public need.
 It is noted that the municipal market has been endorsed by the Travellers Club as public asset, and an appeal was made for cooperation by the public through more generous patronage. The market is operated on a strictly sanitary basis. It is believed that it will receive larger patronage when the people are assured that it really pays them to go there. Bringing the producers into closer association with the market is a step in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
THE SITUATION IN BRAZIL

From meagre reports trickling through rigorous government censorship of South American news centers, it appears that the rebels have obtained control of the Sac RAnlo province, as we'll as the city of Sad Paulo,, the most progressive and the most prosperous part of Brazil. Apparently the rebels are gaining strength from government state forces deserting to their cause. The federal 1 government, which is more or less sat urated with politics, and widely accused of neglecting the interests of the pro- ducing population, appears to be drop ping into increased disfavor.
 There is a growing feeling among the industrial clements of the rich Sac Paulo province, which comprises about one sixth of the whole of Brazil, and is the largest source of revenue through the immense coffee industry, that their pros perity has been levied upon by the fed eral authorities to secure revenue upon which to operate the whole government,
 
 clutches of, political adventures at Rio de Janeiro. Because of the insectile rav- aging of the coffee plants, the producers returns have declined, and what was al- ready regarded as an unnecessary and unjust export tax on coffee is more keenly felt now than ever. This tax is largely the cause of the present out break. Just as the American colonists resented what they regarded as an un- just impost on tea, so the Brazilians re- sent what they regard as an unjust i'm. post on coffee
 The rebeilious spirit in the Sac Paulo province is not new thing It has beer brewing for years, and has several times approached the point of an uprising. The province is largely settled by Germans They are extensively engaged in coffee production. During the World War plans were in process of formation to set up government of their own, de. tach the province from Brazil, and pro. claim it's submission to the Imperial Ger. man government at Berlin. Before these plans could be carried out, the German governments power was perceptibly weakened, and the project was aban- doned.
 The cult of separatism in Sac Paulo has received substantial encouragement from foreign influences, and especially from Germany. Sac Paulo is one of the richest and most productive regions in the world. The millions of Brazilian bonds held in England and America are largely predicated on the coffee reve- nues from that province. It is Brazils chief souEce of wealth. Whether the central government will have to make liberal compromise terms in order to satisfy the revolutionists, rather than run serious risk of failure in putting down the rebellion, is a question that is interesting to several South American re- publics which would not object to seeing Brazil weakened by the loss of Sac Paulo. There is much jealousy among the Latin American groups, which. finds outlet in active systems of political greed and trickery. It is hoped that the situation will be composed in such manner as to uphold the dignity of government and yet to extend to the people of Sac Paulo the justice to which they are entitled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

In, Out, Up, and Down A notorious burglar was Michael O'F1ynn, He Hooked over" house and at length he broke in. They interned him in jail behind bars that were stout, But Mike got the measles and quickly broke out. Into business he went, like frivolous pup, But business was bad, and poor Michael broke up. Then he started to worry, to fret and to frown- Which shattered his nerves, and so Michael broke down.
 -E. H. Mayer plus NJ. A. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

His owner is Pierre Wretheimer, famous perfumery magnate. He doesn't see why a perfume manufacturer can't do for the per fumery business with horses what a tea mag nate can do for the tea business with yachts
 Before every race Epinard is sprayed with rich perfumes. This makes the other horses think they are at the Tuesday afternoon out ing of the Ladies and Misses Riding Club By the time they discover their mistake Epi' nard has won the race.
 When Epinard wins a race it is called showing the other horses his French heels. Who will ride Epinard in this country hasn't been decided. Georges Carpenter ii here and is being backed for the job in some quarters. Mile. Mistinguette and Suzanne Lenglen are also suggested and Premier Doumergue is also mentioned, but is thought l to be too busy.
 The French horse was in good condition when he landed. He was prevented iron to some confusion over the immigration re quirements It was claimed the French were exceeding their horse quota. Epinard finally proved he was self-sup porting, that there was no insanity in hi' family and that there was no danger of hii becoming a dependent unless somebody brok' him to hack
 He then left for his American quarters closely followed by 23,567 moving picture ant publicity men.
 An American horse will be elected to mee him during the next month. May the bes skate win. After all, what difference to two countries which both use taxicabs for short haul hurry calls?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Epinard is claimed by the French to be a better horse than Pspyrus. He has won twelve out of sixteen races in the last three years which is more than Poincare and Millerand have been able to do. He was sec ond three times and unplaced once There was an excuse for this one bad race. Epi- nard had spent a weekend in Paris and was not himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

It will be the second international horse race in this country. Last year the British sent Papyrus. Papyrus didn't wear the right kind of shoes-they pinched or something and the British horse lost the race by dis tance further than you could throw the Prince of Wales. Or further than the horse could throw him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
OR CANyAssING HIMsELF

Probably it is only the fear of ridiculC that prevents the average author from dedi eating his books to himself.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

A bill, which was at first regarded as Ia joke in Louisiana, became a law. It provides that every bridegroom-elect must pass a satisfactory physical exam ination before getting married. There is no real element of humor in situa- tion where such precautions are not inn nosed .-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

It is reported that many of the small town telephone exchanges are becoming efficient broadcasting stations within their sphere of interest. They always have been,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

While foreign fashionable gambling resorts continue to advertise fabulous winnings, the news dispatches announc- ing suicides of the losers paint the other side of the picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
THEY'RE HIST LIKE PERFORMERS

Politicians of all parties are in favor, il seems, of the rigid revision" of everything except themselves.-Boston Transeript.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Papyrus had to have a pint of beer with his meals. Epinard prefers light wines and absinthe. After pint of absinthe Epinard thinks he's won a race no matter whether he l has or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

A scientist says that one may live longer by not drinking water. Perhaps the bootleggers will be interested in this announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

President Ebert of Germany threatens severe punishment for anyone who takes a snapshot of him in his bathing suit. He never did cut much of figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
NOT FuNNY-TRAGIC

Its funny-about the time the seven-seat automobile came in Americans stopped rais- ing that kind of family.-Terre Haute Trib-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

France will be represented by Epinard America will be represented by Zev, Wise Counsellor or some better horse. Epinard means spinach" Zev means the same, only more of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

The ice mans inning may have come late; but it's full inning all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

If the choice were left to me, whether to nave 8 free press or a free government, I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
|~hHasONCE
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Whoa, Epinsrd,

France win fight America at Belmont Park this fall. For decision as to which country has horse that can make the fastest time between two points when not delivering any thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Epinard stood the trip across oH thu Berengaria well. His owner stood it ever better, when you consider the expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
Forum Of The People
Americas Experiment in City Civilization

Americas Experiment in City Civilization To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 America without knowing it is making the greatest experiment in the world today-the experiment of city civilization. This at least is the opinion of the brilliant Irish author and lecturer, Shaw Desmond, who sees in our large cities, New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, q revival of the city civiliza- tion of Carthage, Babylon, Rome and the medieval cities
 Before the end of the Twentieth century Mir. Desmond says we shall see each of our large cities a center of civilization, different in temperament as in climate, and that these centers will be loosely federated into an Eastern, a Center and Western civiliza- tion which in turn will be loosely federated into the United States of America compris- ing a definite national civilization.
 Mr. Desmond says that this city civiliSa- tion will prove the deciding factor in the bat tie of centralization versus decentralization that it will overcome the "Prussianism" of Henry Ford and the captains of industry who ''hope to reduce Americas millions to the submissiveness of sheep who will follow the bell-wether."
 Despite our Main Streets and our Bab- pitts, Mr. Desmond says that America has a genius for individualism, that city civll1za- tiOn will pr0Vl0e an outlet TOT Inls SuppEeSseu individualism, that it will prove a fountain of youth to commerce, that it will make us invulnerable to attack, putting us in unique position among nations, and lastly that it will entirely reorganize our system of gov ernment, that it will wipe out the old par ties, and will bring about system of repre- sentation by industry.
 MARY DENNEN HANLON,
 The Century Magazine.
 New York, July 16, 1924.
 Appreciation of Carpenter Editorial To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 On behalf of the family of the late Frank G. Carpenter, and those like myself asso- ciated with him in his work, desire to ex- press deepest appreciation of the splendid tribute to Mir. Carpenter and his distinguish ed contributions to American journalism, ed ucation, and literature published in your ed itorial columns. This will be made part of a permanent record now being compiled.
 DUDLEY HARMON,
 Editor Carpenters World Travels. Washington, D. C., July 16, 1924
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
The nest of Friendshiu

The Test of Friendship Blackstone What kind of people are your new neighbors?" Webster: Cant say yet. I'm going to ask them for a loan of their lawn mower this afternoon."-D. H. E.
 Money Talks Gayboy Do you believe in the old saying that money talks?" Alertone: Sure I do, and that's not all. I've noticed that when it talks it usually creates more or less interest Louis A. Me Donald.
 You Bet Ones jests can never get a smile From wry old maids with pimples: But jokes that miss the point a mile Will tempt a lass with dimples.
 -Henna. How can you expect the girls to go scrambling for a young fellow when he's a bad egg?
 Won't Fall Ethel: Men are such obstinate creatures !' Clara: What happened, dear? Cant you get him to propose ?'-Sinbad Copyright, 1924 Reproduction Forbidden)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

EXCLUSIVE ALABAMA MEMBER OF NORTH AMERICAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PREss-The As sociated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news dispatches credited to 1t, or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local published therein. All rights of republication of special dispatches are also reserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
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COurtship (By Glenn W. Spencer)

AS IT USED TO BE He sat on the sofa, she sat on the chair; He fumbled with his watch chain, she re. placed a lock of hair His gaze was sad and wistful, her glance was sweet and shy; He spoke, his voice was husky, his throat was parched and dry. Fair maiden, INadore you, and on my pended knee Beseech you most sincerely into my arms to flee.
 AS IT IS The sofa now is vacant; they both sit on the chair, She fMmbles with his watch chain, he rumples up her hair. His hair is slicked with tonic fine, her face with talcum's white, He speaks, his voice is strident and he thinks it sounds like might. "Lir cuckoo, you're some chicken, you've got me roped and tied Just let this filter through your dome and be my blushing bride." re Sleep, Gentle Sleep Six-year-old Bertie was being examined for adenoids. - ''Bertie," inquired the nurse, do you sleep with your mouth open?'' "No, ma'am," piped up Bertie, T sleep with my grandmother. Florence NJ. Ing ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
SolOmOn's Wives

SOlOmOn's Wives When King Solomon governed the land With his beautiful wives at command, Many times have I wondered How he managed nine hundred When one I can't quite understand.
 Il. G. A. Cooley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

word of Warning If Lauderdale con
 tlnues to neglect her roads and allowss +hsr, so go back to mud, the entire county viii so ,oackwards' and people who might cast the;r S 10, 1Ot here will locate elsewhere ~Florenca v.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

sUBSCRIPTIoN RATEs-By mail. payable in advance, iii United States and Canada; Daily and Sunday, one year. $500: six months, $4.oO; three months. $2.2s; one month. s6c. Daily only: One year. $6.5O; six months $S25; three months. $1.75; month, 7bc. Sunday only One year. $250; six months, $1.5o; three months 7bt one monthh, 25c
 By carrier where carrier delivery Is rnain- tained' 20c per week, s5cs per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19
THE ACE-HER ALD

Entered at Brming gh al ham, Ala. post office as second class matter act of Congress- March 1879
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

NEWS BUREAUs-washfngton. 800 Davidson Building: State Capital. Montgomery Journal Building: Tennessee Valley. Decatur Daily Building: Tuscaloosa. News Buildings Jasper. Mountain Eagle Building; Anniston. Star Build lhg; Gadsden Journal Building; Muscle Shoals. Tzf-Cities Daily Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

Need for Speeding Up.-The oIndnstr;., Review reports home-building in Florenca as having reached the highest peak in .he history of the city. That is fine. but nn,sss we watch our step we are going to slip hack. ward right soon. Construction the last ferr weeks IS not showing the pep that it ought to and we need to speed up little if we are to make our present good showing extend 'nrougn the season.-Florence Daily News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

scrambling for young fellow when he's a bad egg?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

coCemg Good Example. Glencoe is set. tlns an example for other rural high schools Ic' 1 oniy m Etowah county, but in Alabama ta a Ine same ratio of attendance of actual sahn"Iu were maintained in other rural schools as it is at Glencoe. Alsbama soor would outdistance Iowa, Illinois and other noted agricultural states, because in odJ;. tion to scientific farming. Alabama s,so would have the advantage, of it's mild I.Iy ai; mate and rich soils.-Gadsden Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

No Time for Factional Spirit.-Tbis ia m time now for crimination and recrimination
 Let the past be dismissed until the camna;gn is over and bend your energies toward bain. ing to win against the common enemy Then when the times comes to select candidates in the future, you can then take your choice among the number offering. Until we defeat should be forgotten. All Democrats. whetber wet or dry, damp or moist, will be needed to join the battle against the common enemy, --Andalusia Star!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-19

He then left for his American quarters closely followed by 2S,567 moving picture and publicity men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-16

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