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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01
NOT suPERcILIQUs EITHER

"At one time or another he's looked
down on everyone in the place."
"What, that shabby fellow"
ITO be sure-he's the steeplejack
of the town."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

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the telephones.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

Concerning a Pencil.
It is a helpful instrument
In Office, shop and store;
Besides it helps an awkward gent
Improve his golfing score.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01
Compensation.

We hear the story Of distress
Repeated Ger and DER.
II want my taxes to be less
And some one else's more.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01
Could Not Get BY.

Policeman-What are you doing3
Bystander-Nothin'.
Policeman-You're not q congress.
man, are you?
Bystander-No.
Policeman-Then come along.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

Detours.
30 long as there are roads to drive
streams and lake
So long as motorists are alive
There will be detours we must make.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01
If A GOOD PEN ARTIST

Farmer-There's my prize pig. Don't
you think he ought to make fine pic
ture at the show?
visitor-Well, If he's good pen
artist he may. -
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01
AMAroRY.

AMATORY.
Don't 70 =
think they are
two souls with
but a single
thought?
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shouldn't won
der. They are
both acting like
perfect idiots.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

Thinking and Speech.
TO think before you speak brings luck
Unless 1t works this way:
The more think the more I'm struck
BY things shouldn't say.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

SAFETY FIRST
A crazy motorist 10 he,
He opens wide the gas,
His driving motto seems to be3
"They shall not passl"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
UNCLE SAM MADE 17 M1LL1o,Ns

One wartime government-in-b venture finally has emerged with profit. The division of marine and seamen's insdr- ance, created in September of 1914. ceased its activities by limitation of law recently.
 The 50-million-dollar appropriation by con gress for payment of it's losses remains in- tant, and notwithstanding total payments of nearly 30 million dollars in claims, net profit exceeding IT million dollars is shown by it's books. .., ...
 Created a marine insurance business for war risks only, few weeks after the World Began, it's operations were expanded by amendments to the creating law to provide insurance for the crews of American vessels, Some heavy losses were paid, single loss ex- ceeding million dollars, But the business developed 50 huge a volume, and the defen- sive and protective measures proved on the whole so efficient, that this government ven- ture not only paid its way" but according to Washington figures returned Q proht.-~ New Orleans Times-Picayune. .s:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
MRS. FERGUSON FACES CONTEST

Whether or not the legal procedure to prevent Mrs. Ferguson from running for governor of Texas, for which she was nominated by a large majority of the Democratic voters, will succeed, some of the grounds on which the injunction was brought seem superficial. It is contend ed that her husband is the real candidate, and that in the event of her election he would be the power behind the throne. " It is not easy for one who is informed of the part she took in the primary cam paigns, and who studied her methods, to believe that she plays second fiddle in her domestic life or otherwise. Nor would the student of physiognomy, ana lyzing her face from such pictures as have appeared in print, and noting the strength of her lower jaw, care to sug- gest to her in person that there is any foundation for the proxy charge in the injunction.
 There are other legal points which may be tested through the injunction. Under the constitution of the United States the women of Texas have the right to vote, but that instrument does not specify the right to hold office. Thus, all the rights of citizenship are not conferred, but only the suffrage privilege. Under the common law which prevails in Texas, women, especially married wom- en, are not empowered to hold executive offices. It is said that the constitution of Texas provides that the governor shall be an "able-bodied male citizen"
 Thus, it seems possible that the coun- try stands chance of missing the inter esting spectacle of a woman with a mind of her own directing the public affairs of the biggest state in the Union. Many members of the female persuasion the country over were perhaps prepared to substantiate their theory of the advan- tages of having level-headed, independ- ent woman at the head of a great state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 19, 1924.
Facts Regarding Postal Pay Increase

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 The facts in regard to the post salary raise bill are as follows: After a thorough and exhaustive investigation, the congressional committee reported favorably a bill to raise the salaries of post office clerks and carriers from a maximum of $1 800 to a maximum of 100 per year, and that of railway mail clerks and rural carriers approximately. With very little change the bill was passed by both houses of Congress, with very little change the bill was passed by both houses of Congress, with their dissenting votes in the Senate and six in the House of Repre- sentatives. The measure was vetoed by the President, and there was not time for recon sideration by Congress before adjournment, The bill is now the unfinished business of the Senate When Congress conyenes in De- cember the veto will be sustained or the bill will become a law.
 It is not necessary for me to go into the details of the argument for increased salaries for postal workers All intelligent people who have given the matter a though know that the postman is underpaid. Postal sala- ries have increased fifty per cent. since 1913 In the same time, the cost of living has ad- vanced about seventy per cent; therefore the postal pay buys considerably less now than 1t did in 1913. Was the postman paid too much then? President Coolidge in his Labor Day address, favored the raise of the pay of labor to keep up with the cost of living. Why should not the same principle apply to post. mans pay? Since 1913 the pay in private employment has increased more than one hun. dred per cent. Is any argument needed to prove to a fair minded person that $1, 800 per year is insufficient for the proper rear. ing of an American family?
 To get into the postal service requires, at least average mentality and about eighth grade education. Then four years experience is required before reaching the $1 800 grade Very few positions in private employment re- quiring similar mental equipment and four years experience pay as little as $1 800 per year.
 Since vetoing the post salary increase bill President Coolidge has stated that he will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
THE LEAGUES PEACE PLAN

The League of Nations to promote peace is trying sincerely to, live up to it's professions. It has prepared docu- ment to be presented to the members for signature providing for disarmament conference within year, and establish ing the principle of obligatory arbitration of questions that otherwise would lead to war. If a nation is sincere in it's peace professions, undoubtedly it would agree to submit to arbitration before pro- ceeding to war extremities. If arbitra- ton should fail, there would still be war as an ultimate resort; but it is not be- lieved that the sober reflection which a nation would experience during the pe- riod of arbitration would permit the re- sort to hostilities. Second thought is a saving factor in international relation ships. It is said that Americans inspired the definition of an aggressor in war as one who refuses to submit to arbitration. The League of Nations is beginning to justify itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
LAPS WANT AMERICAN FILMS

By the middle of July the big four of the, Japaneses cinema world, the Shochiku, Nikkatsu Teikine, and Mikino companies, who are the largest producers and exhibitors in Japan, lifted the boycott they had en- forced against American films since the pass age of our immigration restriction law.
 They did so because they were losing pa tronage, for the Japanese Hooked to the inde- pendent theaters that still used American plays. One reason for. the failure of this boycott, according to the Tokio press, was the unwillingness of the Japanese to have their patriotic sentiments exploited by private com mercial organizations.
 Yamato, an influential and sober minded journal ascribes the declining interest in the immigration issue to "a trait peculiar to the Japanese, whose, irritable and touchy tenn per soon subsidies with the lapse of time.''- Living Age. 1d . :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

a first test was made September 12. For this unfinished task he cherishes the en- thusiasm and devotion of young subal- tern officer assigned to his first station" :" In this there is also hint that the ma tion should not dispense with Pershing' s services. However, it is doubtless bet ter military judgment to train a younger man for this heavy responsibility during this period of prospective peace, so that it may not suddenly be thrust upon suc- cessor unawares. #
 What must gratify General Pershing more than anything else and reward him as completely as it will ever be in our power to do is the universal expression of regret over his retirement, of grati- tude for his services and of unalloyed good wishes for his future health lad vigor for long period of life yet due him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

called the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bank and Trust Company. The concern belongs to labor and is financed by labor. While it will do general bank ing business, yet it will provide special facilities for financing working people. It is one of those influences that will do much to quell and dissipate former sources of friction between industries and employees, for it is evidence that the employe is capitalist to the extent of his cash and property investment.
 That the venture will be successful is demonstrated in advance by it's estab- lishment here, for it comes financed by the profits earned by similar labor banks in Cleveland, New York, Chicago and elsewhere. The Birmingham bank will be the fourth and possibly the third largest of it's kind in the country. It should thrive here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Bishop Mcdowell of Ensley

To the Editor of The Age.Herald:
 In the report of the Bishops Illuminating talk to the Kiwapis club yesterday, there ii a slip. call attention to it, because the question of issue is vitally important.
 He said the educational authorities in In diana had testified on series of ethical tests to try out the morals of the school chil- dren. The first was applied to public school children, in very simple and practical way They showed up sixty-fve per cent. dishon' est when money was entrusted to them. The next test was applied to Boy Scouts. Re suits, an average of about eighty per cent honest.
 The third test was applied to Sunday school children. Result, ninetyseven per cent. came clean. se- was, with others, deeply impressed, but not 50 much surprised as ] wish l could have been.
 Because knew at least one large public school, where no boy dare leave any small thing of value out of his sight five minutes It will be stolen. Is there no cure!. Nor are the peculations confined to the school Master and teachers know it, because they have been most explicitly told. The notice taken when complaint is made is-"You must look after your own things, l am not re- sponsible." Such schools may be teaching the children, but assuredly are not educating them.
 Faithfully,
 EDMONDS BENNETT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
THE TRUE PROGRESSIVE

From my point of view he only deserves to De called progressive who cannot see wrong persist without effort to redress 1t, or
 right denied without effort to protect n' who feels 8 deep concern for the economic Wei fare of the United States. but realizes that the ' making of better men and better women IS matter greater still; who thinks of every gov ernnental policy first of all in its bearing upon human rights rather than upon material thingss who believes profoundly in human equality ana : -detests privilege in whatever form or in what ever disguise. and who finds the true test ol success in the welfare of the many and not thu prosperity and comfort of the few. The civic unit of America is not the dollar. but the in- individual man. All that goes to make better anu happier and freer men and women is progress E. ell else is reaction.-John w. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
By THOMAS R. MARSHALL Former Vice President of the
 United States

In view of the fact that we can't teach an old dog new tricks, politics would be mucn the same from generation to generation 1T political pups wefat taught to think and act like old dogs The pup in politics may be a; rather irresponsible sagabond,. yet, his idea Is not wholly to be deplored, for no real progress would take place if some young men did not zee father than their fathers saw. 70 s
 The handicap of the negro has been that he is initiative and not imaginative. He can build a boat after he has seen one, but he stood for 5000 years on the banks ot the Mediterranean and never saw sail.
 Many of us in both old parties who are accused of being standpatters are not stand patters at all. We are just shivering and wondering whether the new way of doing things is superior to the way in which things always have been done. But loosening of party ties, with general disregard of party loyalty, is here. It is development of mod ern politics. Time was not so many years ago when we did not know what we believed until our particular party in convention had written a platform at the direction of Q flew bosses who stood in the wings and told the actors what tune to whistle.
 I recall an incident of the old days of dele.
 
 acute. On the street corners one could hear excited men discussing the free and unlim- ited coinage of silver at the ratio of It to l. The more these men talked the more was one in doubt as to whether prosperity de- pended upon industry, economy or what not. One side argued that no difference how hard man worked, how thrifty he was and how ever he tried to save, he could not succeed so long as his wages were paid on gold standard basis. The other side contended that prosperity and happiness would take wings and fly away if any other standard than the gold standard was accepted.
 Point was made by the silver crowd that the 16-to-1 ratio had been substantially the ratio since any record had been kept. They recalled that Abraham, when buying the cave of Macpelah wherein to bury his wife, paid for 1t in Jewish half-shekels of silver coined at the ratio of 151a to 1. Just like some people," was the retort of Hoosier in one of my audiences, getting property at 50 cents on the dollar" z3~ But to revert to the incident of the dele gate convention. One of the candidates be- fore it for renomination for Representative in the Congress received a letter in advance of the convention from a delegate who said he had heard and read much of the none tary question, that ne was oeepAy meeteetsu in it. that he wished to stand for the best principle involved in the controversy, and therefore desired an explicit statement from the candidate of his views upon the question and his reasons for entertaining them.
 The candidate promptly sent letter in re- ply very much as follows
 T have received your letter and care fully considered it's contents. l have always looked upon you as one of my warmest friends and supporters because believe you to be one of the best posted and most thought fui and conscientious men of your commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Forum Of The People
Letter From American Diplomats Abroad

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We venture to call your attention to a dinner which we attended here in Geneva last Saturday night~and in which we be- lieve you will be interested since it promises to be the forerunner of many similar dinners and programs throughout the United States during October and November.
 It was the first International Golden Rule Dinner, held at the Hotel des Bergues, at tended by representatives of more than a score of nations, and presided over by M. Paul Hymans, President of the Council of the League of Nations The menu served in the palatial banquet room of pre-war days and partaken of by world statesman and diplomats was the same as that provided from charity funds for the war orphans of the Near East. The speeches and program were preparatory to the organization of general and as nearly as practicable universal ob- servance of International Golden Rule Sun day, December 7th, of this year.
 The immediate benefciaries are the exiled, practically denationalized orphans of the Near East-victims of the late World War and in a peculiar sense international wards - who suffer or perish if the Golden Rule fails. But another, possibly more important, ob- jective is the development of Golden Rule principles in both, personal and national life as a contribution toward international good will, cooperation, and permanent world peace.
 We believe you are in sympathy with these ideals The success of the observance will be in direct proportion of the amount of publicity and editorial support given by the press during the preliminary organization pe- riod. We therefore write to express our hope that, in planning your October and No vember publications, you will give as much cYip 1,racficahla We haIiava that will find in the plans for this observance, as they develop happy combination of news values and Golden Rule or Journalistic idealism.
 ALBERT SHAW,
 GEO. W. WICKUSBAM,
 HENRY MORGENTHAU.
 Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
EDMoNDs BENNETT. Ensiey, Ala, Sept. 19, 1924.
Alabama Newspapers Help Education

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 The Board of Trustees in called meeting at Montevallo today requested the President to express their thanks and high sapprecia' ton to- every paper in the state that has so graciously and generously given aid to the publicity work to the Drive for the Monte vallo Equipment Fund
 From every county newspapers have freely given their space, placing the institution in its best light before the people of the entire state. The press is doing q great work for the cause of education, and during this Drive has certainly contributed much in the way of developing interest in Alabama College. The Board of Trustees sincerely thanks the pa pers for this assistance.
 T. W. PALMER,
 President Alabama, College Montevallo, Ala, Sept. 16, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

government. For them there will be a deal of disappointment if the injunction proceedings should succeed.
 As the case now stands, it is ques- tion whether full citizenship rights for women were obtained under the adoption Of the nineteenth amendment. It may have to await considerable state law making and constitution changes before such rights are enjoyed. That the great majority of the Democratic voters of Texas wanted "Ma" Ferguson as their next governor was demonstrated in the primaries. But that is not the question, as has been raised under point of law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

suport measure to raise postal salaries pro- vided it lis scientifically drawn" We are told, however, that the short session of Con gress is to be so crowded with business that there will not be time for the considera- tion of another bill. Therefore, the only chance for the post worker to get his needed raise before the latter part of 1925 or the first part of 1926 is for the bill to be passed over, the veto of the President next Deeem- Der. 7aT Why did the President give his approval to a raise from $5,000 to- $7 ,5O0, per year for nineteen politically appointed officials and a raise from 5000 to 5000 for more than thirty other political appointees? Why could those raises be granted but the, time to stop governmental, extrayagance" should come along just at the time raise of three hundred dollars per year was asked for the S1'oOO man 1f N. c. LOGAN.
 Routa No i Trinity. Ala,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Vote As You Pray Or Please!

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Let me suggest that some philantropic capitalistic-p person, citizen, male or female, men or women political society ol otherwise who are interested in awakening the voters to sense of duty; not only is il privilege, opportunity but solemn duty to exercise their rights, especially in this years national election. Let some cartonist or artist make label one by two inches in colors red, white and blue around: "Vott as you pray or please. Votew We'll lick 'em and stick 'em on the back of our enve lopes (by the millions) and they'll stick like the postage stamps till it gets there. The Bible says: Compel them .. ." We say make 'em vote! Don't put off; time fol action now!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
FROM THE WISE

Life is a game, at which everybody loses Sarkadi-Schuller. 6, Thus let me live, unseen, unknown, ,,-...,r ;
 Thus unlamented let me die,
 Steal from the world, and not a stone ,- ,.
 Tell where lie.-Pope. ,, How easy 'tis, when destiny proves kind; :, With full-spread sails to run befor the wind Dryden. 4.' 's' Iris pleasant sure, te see once name in print ;; A books. book. although there's nothing in't.-Bryon. sl .....-e.. ,..,.,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Objects to, Library. in Park,

To the Editor of The Age Herald ;, .atN'.s v
 Please allow me to congratulate our, fine Chamber of Commerce, which has lined up .so beautifully with forces opposed to placing the library in Woodrow Wilson park, for it would be a backward step of our city, and a regret later, when Birmingham is the: larg- est city in South.' I lived two years in Montreal, Canada It. is large cities that realize fully the park need. l enjoyed their grand parks more than anything, outside of my brothers, a minister's home. '- 'Et'
 My sympathy isfwith the Library board, too, however, for fhe worlds greatest need today is Christian education. And in a con. demned building T say, haste to have q frst-class library, one of our greatest needs, but do not ruin the park. ,.s,
 (MRS,) JOHN M. MASTIN
 Birmingham, Ala, Sept 19, 1924. ..-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
NEW BANK FOR BIRMINGHAM

The establishment of new bank in Birmingham with capitalization of half a million dollars would be an event of consequence in any circumstances. It is of special interest in that this new bank is commemorative of the new alliance between those former disputants, Capital and Labor. The new concern is to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Little Girl Pleased With Prize Medal

To the Editor of The Age.Herald:
 I am the little girl who won the gold medal for the 100 yd. dash in the 100 ID. class at the playgrounds track meet, I want you to know how much I appreciate it. The medal is beautiful and l am proud of it.
 Respectfully yours, .~7 VIRGINIA JACKSON. Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 15, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

It may or may not be coincidence that some of those who are opposed to the proposed child-labor amendment are living on the wages of their children. And others on what they save from the wages. of children.