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Evening star., 1924-03-13

1t may have been Il timely strate>
gem for Hiram Johnson to put any
idea Of financial support, at present,
as far in the background as possible.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

Once known as a boy orator, viii.
liam Jennings Bryan hurls defiance
to his old critics in the reminder that
he has passed his sixty-fourth birth
day.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

In furry of insinuations as to bad
regulations, there is a slight relief in
the contention that Teapot Dome is
covered by a perfectly good lease.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

-, =. Modern wealth is naturally surprised
,hfhat small sum like 100000 could
create such a furry in Congress.
Evening star., 1924-03-13
Economy.

II wonder why Paris fashions went
back to abbreviated skirts?''
paris needs the money" replied
Miss Cayenne; ''and one way to get
1t is to cut down on the material with.
ont reducing price,"
Evening star., 1924-03-13
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Evening star., 1924-03-13
BeIated Inquiry.

"Wasn't Solomon the richest man In
the world?" inquired Mr.. Dustin Stax.
'He is supposed to have been."
well, what want to know is how
he managed to get by without an in
vestigation."
Evening star., 1924-03-13

(Reoders of The Epenin1 StGr coz
get the oslcaoer to any question by
addressing letter to The Star In
formation Bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin. director, 1920 North Copitol
street There IS no charge for thts
service cIc6pt cents in stamps for
return postage. AL replies ore Sesl
direct to the iaqaGirer.)
Evening star., 1924-03-13

Bill Bings Is brave and kind and wise.
To lead an honest life he tries.
Midst so much scandal going round,
Let's mention it with joy profound,
Evening star., 1924-03-13

"De beauty bout a five-foot book
shelf Std Of a library" said Uncle
Eben. 'is dat it don't take nigh 80
much time to keep il busted o..
Evening star., 1924-03-13
Too Remote.

"You will be appreciated by poster.
ity," exclaimed the admiring friend. .
mo doubt" agreed Senator Sor.
ghum. "a lot Of us statesmen feel at
a disadvantage because posterity
isn't In a position to exercise a proper
influence on the next election"
Evening star., 1924-03-13
For 4 Change,

Jud Tunkins says scandal is to the
intellect what jazz is to the ear.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

Representative John Wesley Lang
ley Of Kentucky. who received an ova-
tion In the House when he protested
his Innocence OF alleged corruption
charges, once was disbursing and
sppointuosnt clerk n the census bu-
Evening star., 1924-03-13

edition, is delivered by carriers within the
city At go cents per month; daily only, 45
cents per month: Sunday only, 20 cents per
month. Orders may be sent by mail or teie
phone Main S008 Collection is made by car
riers at the end of each month
Evening star., 1924-03-13
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office. 11th St and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: 40 East 42nd st.
Chicago Ofice: Tower Buiiding.
European Office: i6 Regent ST., London, England
Evening star., 1924-03-13

Q. How long have houseboats been
In use &c. II. o.
A. While palattal houseboats were
used by the Roman emperors and
have been In continuous use in China
since early times, the houseboat of
modern days first appeared in Eng
land about 1860 and came to this
country late in the nineteenth cen
tury.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

port from Cambridge, Mass, to the
effect that President Lowell of Har-
ward has said: '"rhe American people
are taking a constantly increasing
\ interest in the fine arts. an interest
which must continue if our country
is to acquire In the refinements of
civilization the position 1t has
achieved in material things" Wit
nes ing to this increase in interest
are the facts that in 1894 there were
but two professors in the fine arts
are seventeen professors and instruc-
| tors in this department. giving forty
! four courses to $50 students.
Testifying to the same effect are
certain statistics i: derived from the
Art Annual. which lists in the United
States today 124 art museums, 644 art
societies and associations. 357 art
schools with an enrolment Of nearly
! 11o, 900 pupils. and 6.6s6 painters,
| shown their works in exhibitions of
established standing within the last
two years. The attendance at art
museums is also convincing evidence
Chicago Art Institute and the Metro.
| politan Museum, New York. during
| the past year had an attendance of
! approximately 100000. The attend
| ance in Toledo. however. which was
| only a little over $4,000. was much
| larger in proportion to the popula-
! ton, which. according to the latest
| census, is only 243,164.
+ X
In this connection attention may
we'll be called at this time to two
worry tangible compliments that have
been paid to our National Commission
Of Fine Arts by two great foreign ma
tions, Great Britain and France.
| Following our example. and urged
by the excellent service rendered, the
+, British government has lately or
ganized and established Commits
sion Of Fine Arts on practically the
same lines as our own, commission
composed Of the most distinguish
ed British painters. scuiptors and
| architec cts, headed by iayman.
The compliment paid by France was
Of a slightly more personal nature,
medal Of honor to Charles Moore
| chairman Of the National Commits.
| sion Of Fine Arts, for distinguished
| service In the advancement OF art and
architecture, but was. in effect. no
les1 compliment to the work of the
| commission. the activities Of which
Mr.. Moore has long directed, and
we'll as local pride. In this connec-
tion it may fttingly be said, how.
| ever that few have done so much
| for the establishment Of q high
| standard In public art in general, and
the development Of the oity Of Wash.
lngton along artistic lines IN Dar'
BtSeaaAE - 0AAE2A1 4eecA
Evening star., 1924-03-13

@. Is there such an estate as the
Key or Edwards estate in New York
city that is the subject Of litigation
looking to division among possible
hejrSp-P n
Evening star., 1924-03-13

Ts.s+rsw-rAe vetera,.p nur..,.
Evening star., 1924-03-13

A The surrogate court OF the
county of New York says that there
is no such estate in that office; that
there is no such property in New York
city awaiting the discovery of heirs.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
WOMAN IS ARRAICNED ON
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE

Gertrude Caswell, Of the Tudor
apartments, whom police arrested
last week at the Elizabeth Arden
Beauty Parlor. 1147 Connecticut ave
nue. northwest. was yesterday ar
raigned before Judge Mattingly on q
charge Of embezzlement. Miss Cas-
well waived preliminary hearing and
was released under $4,000 bond to
await action by the grand jury. The
amount named was $1,086.
Police say that Miss Caswell told
them she took the $1,0S6 in small
sums and sent them to her fiance
who kept jewelry store in Atlantic
City as well as in this city. The
fiance, tits said, thought the money
was a portion Of a small estate Miss
Caswell had beuueathed.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
RADIO RAGTIME
I.n1 here again. Cinders.

I'm here again. Cinders.
So I hear. Ashes.
Wen. here goes: why does a
man look over q stone wall be-
fore helping his best girl on a
Sunday walk?"
because he can't look through
IT."
Righto. Where does all the
snuff in the world go?"
No one nose"
IF stove costs 500, fur.
mace $500, a shovel 81. an ash
can So, coal hod 81, what Will
. ton Of coal come tor"
Ashes"
Kerrect. Grab this one: what
other name could a man call a
crying pig besides a weeping hog?"
"A pork-u-pine."
Hoorayi You got 'em all. Bye
bye.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
GAS TAX FUND TO PAY FOR
GEORGIA AVENUE PAVING

Contract for the paving Of Geor.
gia avenue from Military road to
Fern street northwest with funds
derived from the gasoline tax was
let today BY the District Commits
sioners to the Crawford Paving
Company.
This IS the first construction
project under the terms Of the
gasoline tax law. The gasoline tax
fund, however, has been drawn
upon to permit ref1ooring Of the
Pennsylvania avenue bridge.
|, The Georgia avenue project - to
cost SIP 900. Work win be started
Immediately and probably be com
pieted before cold weather. This
is the first OF number Of arterial
highways to be resurfaced from
gasoline tax revenues.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
LOST LINKS

The poker player who doesn't
call the cards tickets. /"
al woman without a pin and q
speedometer on q steam roller.
A front porch in the early morn
ing without milk bottle or Il.
A pair OF spectacles with de-
mountable rims.
"A bottle Of perfume on q battle
ship.
A woman who tears up q love
letter the minute she recsives i.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
MASSACHUSETTS TIMBER
LAND ATTACKED BY FIRE

ANDovER, Mass, July 26.-An
area more than mile, and half
square Of woodland has been de.
vastated by a fire which today is
raging uncontrolled In the timber
and brush land near West Andover.
Firemen and volunteers are fight
ing to check the spread OF the
flames and save houses and farms
that are menaced.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
4 .ooo-LB. TUNA TAKEN
AFTER 2-HOUR BATTLE

POINT PLEASANT, N. u, July
pa tuna fish, weighing 1000
pounds. the largest Of the season,
was captured by Captain Alfred
Larson and crew off Bay Head
after a two.hour battle.
The fish Topped its tail and
struck Captain Larson in the face,
skinning his nose.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Theatrical biography: Miss Do.
Fillum, the beautiful screen act
ress, and Mrs. De Fillum are not
the least bit like mother and
daughter they are more like sis
tiers. AS Miss De Fillum says:
'Mumsie and me are real palsl' Z
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

By John r Medbliry.
BR0oKLYN nan lee Jllst

BROOKLYN man has Just
invented 4 boat which makes
Il impossible FOR passengers
10 get seasick. This 81 4 won
derful invention as people viii
now be able to 60 from New York
70 London and spend part Of the
T trip On their feet.
Thousands Of books have been
written on what to do when You.
get seasick but the passengers
never buy any. When man
gets seasick he doesn't have to
read book to find out what 70
This new invention win take g,
big weight Off me captains mind.
It's discouraging for him itc
walk along the deck and hear
hundreds Of people praying for.
the boat to sink?
He's afraid it win but the
passengers are afraid II won't
One man has made fourteen
trips to Europe ana hasn't been n
the dining room yet.
ats
It wasn't until after the fifth
time across that he knew the
ship had anything but 9 rail,
He wore out three vests on
each journey.
he was IS seasick that the
only person in the world he.
wanted to talk to was q real
estate salesman.
1t takes q seasicx person to-
understand Why Columbus was SO
happy when he discovered land.
One guy said he'd give IiIty
thousand dollars for little island
two feet square.
Al cOnnmuter who was always
kicking said he wished ne had q
street car to stand UP In.
A passenger who had heard
that Oil was good for troubled
waters tried pouring q bottle Of
salad dressing over the rail.
one bird with a wooden leg
thought that the artificial limb
company had sold him d couple
OF rocking chairs for feet.
He spent more time on the
noor than 4 bum prize fighter.
When this anti-seasiclS boat Isl
put into operation it win have
straps instead Of seats. There
are thousands Of passengers who
win be glad Of the chance to
stand up all the way to Europe.
tCopyright. 1894. BY king Features
Syndicate lnc.)
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Bill or, bb, the skyline pliiIos
sopher, sfld Chick Holkum, the
soap box 6lnancier, got into II
friendly political argument yes
terday. Every dime you take off
your hat your brain disappe ars, "
says Chick to Bill. Well, says
Bill to Chick, you ain't no III
brary for q mindreader. x
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
LOOSE TALK

$50 / says to him, Whose feet
are you stepping on, and Il he
had said another word I would
have knocked him for q loop.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Stella, the sterling stenograr
pher has gone on strike, again
because her boss put in a nickel
slot telephone on her desk.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Bert Flowers, the cheese sales
man, says explaining that q
healthy cheese Is strong IA just
about as necessary as leaving the
price tag On your new flivver.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

TO polish your banisters: In.
vite all the little boys in the
neighborhood In to slide down
them.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Oliver, the cake eater. denies
that he's anemic. He claims he
always takes his cake raw.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

my children just love to wear
each Others handed down clothes.
It makes them feel 50 grown.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

Absentnlinded Hen Hash saw
a tramp III his back yard during
his nIece's wedding reception.
Hen sicked his bull dog on the
bridal supple and threw the rice.
at the tramp.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

everything in this window for
sale at below cost.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

How to live d long time: Be.
come q rich relative to yourself,
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

When your canoe leaks: Bore
q hole In the bottom to let the
water out.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
TALES or THE
TOWN
BY Dave Sentner

~ EGGY YOUNG q under
arrest again for robbing
bath house. His defense AZ
that he never took 4 bath fl his
life.
Pop BuIbus. the well known
hootch trainer, has composed a
little ditty entitled, Where Are
the Days When Taking Your
WhisIkey Straight Wasn't Crook
ed? Pop explains for the bene-
ut Of those who do not know
him that the composition Is q
drinking song.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

How to reduce navies: Start a
good war.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
RECIPES

no keep from catching q cold:
Wear a pair of rubbers when
taking a bath.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

1t takes seasIch person to-
understand Why Columbus was go
happy when he discovered land.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

One guy said he'd give fifty
thousand dollars for a little island
two feet square.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

A cOnamuter who was always
kicking said he wished he had q
street car to stand up In.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

he spent more time on the
floor than : bum prize fighter.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

one bird with wooden leg
thought that the artificial limb
company had sold him 4 couple
Of rocking chairs for feet.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

He's afraid it win put the
passengers are afraid i won't.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

he was So seasick that the
only person in the world he.
wanted to talk to was real
estate salesman.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

A passenger who had heard
that Oil was good for troubled
waters tried pouring bottle Of
salad dressing over the rail.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

It wasn't until after the fifth
time across that he knew the
ship had anything but 9 rail.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

One man has made fourteen
trips to Europe ana hasn't been n.
the dining room yet.
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

He wore out three vests on
each Journey
The Washington times., 1924-07-26
.QUESTIO NNAIRE

How can you tell when a cor.
net player IL practising2
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

This new invention viii take 81
big weight Off me captains mind,
It's discouraging for him tc
walk along the deck and hear
hundreds Of people praying for
the boat to sink?
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

who YES salone,s dressmaker
The Washington times., 1924-07-26

What famous American gem
eral and statesman was born on
Washington's birthday?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
FOR SALE BY OWNER

East Lake Bungalow; 6 rooms; all modern im- provements; 2 blocks from East Lake car line, on good street, large level lot, beautiful shade trees. garage; will take good medium priced car as first payment. Call Wood lawn 1912-J or Main 1929. ask for WRIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

AI,ABA1SA-1s-aers poultry farm. sO miles from Birmingham, Ala, IA miles of county seat and high school. New g. room house. well of free-stone water ana barn; large poultry house; eight acres ID cultivation, balance in timber. Frice S3, 800. N-6s. care of Age Herald
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
GROVE PARK VICINITY Beautiful Stucco Bungalow
 On Large Lot-$6,000

I am offering an unusual bargain in ona of the prettiest broom stucco bungalows you ever saw. This attractive little home is on a lot 51hx175. on paved street and only one block of car line. Furnace heat, wood floors. breakfast room, lovely tile bath and all sorts of built-in features The kitchen Is conveniently arranged and the two bedrooms are bright and airy; servant house and garage, of course with side drive. Owner is willing to sacrifice for only $6.00o, on very easy terms, so if you want a pretty. well built home, away from the smoke and noise of the city, yet within a few min- uteB' drive of Birmingham, over a paved road. let me show you this one. George Hamilton, Main 2157. Smith-Throckmor. ton-chultz 2l19 1Ht Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
' WOODLAWN

One of the prettiest homes in Woodlawn and located in the pret- tiest section, of 1st Ave. The lot is 60x230 feet, slopes gently to the back; several large water oak trees in front; fruit trees and flowers galore; side drive to ga rage; poultry and run: a garden that would take the prize. Ths home has 6 large front porch. living room. dining room, kitchen and { bedrooms, large back porch. hardwood floors in 5 rooms, new composition shingIe roof. An in- 'spection of this home will convince you that you are more than get ting your moneys worth at the price-$7, 1000. Terms, $1,O00 cash. balance arranged. No mortgage now on the property. See Veto Holcomb. Mgr. Eastern Div. Main 14e7, 216 \, 21st St,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
Bargans Fnns Lands Acreage
REAL ESTATE-SALE K

BESSEMER REAL ESTATE
 BUSINESS PROPERTY HOTEL BgIhDING; 30 ROOMS; RE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT. Lo. s6TER eN 6Ipo% GAa0LINA AyE FAcINa IEAv1Na SierTY cfT9 ARp isiM MTsT MH sEIh NAT AT ONCE. PRICE, $15.ooO CASH S5,o0o, TERMS ON BALANCE.
 BRICK STORE BUILDING ON 1sT AVE, BETWEEN 18TH AND 1eTH ST. LOT TON FOR AuroMoBiLB OR GROCERY gHI5p5Ss WOULD COST MORE THAN NINETEENTH ST; BUSINESS PROPER: BRICK BUILDING. 1oox1oo. Now PRICE. s:s.5oo rERMs & GAN BE sSNR; AR: PRoMINENT BONN lsTH ST; PROPERTY, ssee ask pbR helrPEHG FEHs FRNED PRfcE ,.scos FSe TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. THIS IS PPosITIXELY TIE LAST PIECE OF TRIcT THAT CAN BE BOUGHT VACANT e BUSINESS pRoPERrr ON FEET. PRICE, t5.0oo.
 HOMES AND RESIDENCE LOTS
 FOR SALE
 AVE. CORNER. PRICE, $500; $500 CASH BALANCE $50 PER MONTH. MODERN 7-RoOM HOME ON 2D AVE ONE OF THE INCEST HOUSES IN THE CITY. PRICE, S7.o00. TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. 1HEd SEE THIS BEFORE BUY VACANT RESIDENCE LOT. CORNER. PRICE, $2,35o.
 NMUE M soziso FEET; PRICE eEAMLSa s1,5oo AVE- ShOANb bOI ON 6EhhLE1 AVENUE 6ox1s0 FEET; PRICE 31,s50.
 CORNER LOT ON BERKELEY AVENUE Sox1s0 FEET; PRICE s1.s50.
 CORNER ON CLARENDON AVENUE 5ox t9o FEET; PRICE s2.25o.
 THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST OF BUsI- NESS INVESTMENTS, HOMES. FARMS AND VACANT LOTS THAT WE HAVE PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS DEALING IN BESsEMER PROPERTY GIVES US AN INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF VALUES. IF INTERESTED IN LOCATING IN OR AROUND BESSEMER, LET US SERVE YOU THROUGH OUR OFFICE.
 Terry-Murrah Realty Go. 1928 :D AVE. PHONE BEssEMER 1s7
 BESsEMER, ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

Messer-J ohnson Realty Co.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-16

We assume that some of the readers OF this
page are old enough to recall the good ole
DAYS" when men worked out their poll tax-when
they put in so many hours for many days under
the direction of the "overseer" who knew more
about road making as it is exempifed today,
than child of six knows about the theory of
reincarnation. Those were the days of making a
road with a number of teams attached to plows or
scrapers, or, if the township were very modern
and up-to-date, possibly grader would be used
once in two or three seasons. The result was
roads which made every body take to the sod
along the side and drive there for the remainder
of the summer! We hate to admit it for obvious
reasons, but as child going to a rural school we
had much opportunity to watch that sort of road
building and its results-especally the results
If any one in Redwood County recalls that sort
of road construction we hope just for the sake
of contrast he will read the v. S. Mullen article
in this issue and learn what the present process
of the State Highway Commission u.s. and how
it is carried out locally under the efficient super
vision of "John" O'Meara. The list Of equipment
used on the County roads is in itself revelation
when contrasted with that used in the COS. And
certainly the roads themselves are revelation by
contrast. They cost lot, but it is only occasion
ally we find mossback who says "they amt with
it,"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-16
Hello a Good Word.
New York Globe.

A need of the time is some plain
and serious salutation, like "Haii, fell
low" or "Good morrow, neighbour .
Men Of spirit are rebeiling at the de-
mure monotcny Of "Good morning,
Mr.. Jenkins" On the other hand, a
professor of English takes US to task
for using ''hello" as term of greet
ing.
On top of which Miss Megan Lloyd
George confesses that in America the
never failing PLEASED to meet you"
left her at loss for response con-
formable to the local rubric.
She might have said, ooh, are
you z" Or she might have contented
herself with "Really?" Or she might
have been more loquacious and bab-
bled. $50 good of you to mention it. /"
Or, had British reserve permitted, she
might have taken the wind out of
the other persons sails by retorting
AS for me, I'm simply transported
at such an suspicious encounter"
But, not venturing to invent for
mula, she stuck to her mild "How
d'you do 2" and wondered if she were
transgressing American etiquette by
not making verbal acknowledgment
of the other persons profession of
pleasure at the meeting.
An easy way to greet everybody is
with "hello." But some persons
consider that too informal. Despite
professional condemnation, hello is a
word of old and respectable lineage.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-16

How it must amuse-n it does not grieve-
the infinite God to see the insects that swarm
about on this ant hill that we call the earth, quar-
reling about His attributes and forming them
selves into sects that hate each other because of
their differences over His manner Of manifesting
His love!
Would that 1924 could usher in an era of
better feeling among nations; that during this
year the world might take step in the direction
of universal cooperation!
For nineteen centuries the children of the
world have been struggling with the Masters
great lesson, the lesson of the Golden Rule, the
lesson that teaches that the end of life is service,
and yet these children are still woefully ignorant
of the truth therein contained.-Gunnar Bjornson.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1924-01-16
The Minneapolis Journal quotes the following

The Minneapolis Journal quotes the following
statement made by North Dakota farmer.
Sounds like good horse sense to us.
We are practising diversified farming and
have found out that it pays. We have 500 tur-
keys this year, SO hogs, 25 milk cows, and 60
acres of corn going 40 bushels to the acre. I
have heard Of some going 10 bushels to the
acre. but they will have to show me. Still it
might be true corn very good this last
year and the soil and cultivation has something
to do with that.
eve have some farmers here who do not care
to start in milking cows, raising and turkeys,
fearing there will be an overproduction Well,
that is the same kind of talk we used to hear in
Wisconsin 40 years ago but the fellows down
there who are still doing this are getting indie
pendently rich. am not afraid of that and if
there should be such thing, will try something
else. There other things on the farm man
can make money with