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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
The Right Word
FEE" OR NOT ZEE"
By CURTIS NICHoLsoN
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 c. E. Opdyke is anxious to settle a dis pute and asks Will you please explain which of the following sentences is correct and the reasons supporting your explana- tion 1. If this be the case; 2. If this is the case?"
 Either is correct. In formal English. one If this be correct, let us act accordingly" However. modern colloquial usage approves the use of is in such sentence. If this be the case' is only an excerpt therefore, why did you call it a sentence The deliberate error today is in Mir. Opyke's query. Did you find it?
 in-Attain-A Achieve
 Theodore K. Fish writes, Will you kindly criticize the use of the word obtain in the following sentence You may obtain greater success by v This is to settle discus sion. It is generally agreed that there are better words to convoy the idea, such as achieve and attain. The debated question is whether obtain is correct or not"
 Obtain is correct, but not so forcible or imaginative as attain or achieve.
 Yesterdays Error
 To Irving A. Teller: The difference be- tween that and which was explained again only few days ago. That is used when one is identifying a noun |; as, the papers that have been received What papers? Those that have been received. Which is used when one is adding description not purely fo identification as, Money, which all men desire, is often the cause of much unhappi- ness
 Wrong: But suppose one was to have in mind the following ...
 Right: But suppose one were to have in mind the following Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
Watching The Parade.
By JOHN PILGRIM

When Horace G. Albright came, on from Yellowstone Park, of which scenic domain he is the superintendent he told a. story of an old man in the southwest who is the complete pessimist. The mere fact that he knows nothing whatever on a matter does not prevent his entertaining the most posi- tive opinions
 T do not thi0k," said Mir. Albright, "that he had ever seen railroad train, for in his part of +the country one gets about in the saddle except where it is so rough one pro gresses Oy punching a burro with a sharp stick, A friend told him that one of the tSanscontinental lines planned to run a branch line to his little town 9os
 They'll never lay the rails,' said he.
 By and by the surveyors came through and his friend so reported. Gs.s
 They'll never grade the line,' said the old man.
 When the line was graded he was, in- formed, but his attitude had not changed. They'll never lay the rails said he.
 When the rails were laid his friend rode out to his ranch to tell him about it. The old man stood. pat.
 They'll never run train, said he.
 "One day he rode down to the little town to get his bacon and coffee His friend per suaded him to canter down to the little rail way station. While they were at the sta tion the first train puffed in. His friend looked at him in triumph.
 Huh, said the old man. It'll never come back" tIsss
 The. story gained vogue in those noun tain~us parts of which Yellowstone Park is the chief gem. There are opponents of the you're wrong" school of thought there, as everywhere. They protest violently when any one attempts the luxury of forming and expressing an opinion, no matter how fsound- ly based. The easy way of crushing. inde- pendents IS to say you're wrong" in a loud and turbulent tone. But they are gradually slowing up. s87
 All that is necessary now" reports Mir. Albright, lis to quote the old man,
 y" It'll never come back" .m 9if,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

could The reason she does not is because business interests of other countries, in cludins those of the United States who are making many things that Russia wants, are not wiling to trade with Russia because that country has given no assurance that it can be trusted in business dealings The soviet government is not trustworthy. It has not only repudiated obligations and cast aside re responsibilities founded on business principles, but has even set traps for other nations to walk into.
 This is in large measure the explanation of Russia's so-called favorable balance of trade. Until Russia adopts principles of honesty and decency in it's governmental sys- 4eu, her exports will continue to be much larger than her imports. That is no indica- tion of better business conditions in Russia :: it is the result of the business worlds mis- trust of Russia
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RIJssIA's TRADE BALANCE

From the announcement that soviet Rus e has turned the balance of trade in her es11 favor during the last three years, some ak at first blush. conclude that under her sttslnmental experiment the soviet is getting 4 hef feet. The figures show that Russia's n6sts over her imports established favor .kls balance of 59,700,000 gold rubles, or Hsfip 7ar half that number of dollars.
 met nussia's exports are increasing is to S exnecfed. Russia normally produces ssSt denI more wheat than her domestic sAuantion demands. The surplus goes to
 countries. and is paid for. Russia's M record is another matter. That it is sreef does not mean that Russia does
 1 and would not be glad to get many
 ss from other countries. On the con
 she doag keenly need them, and would
 m n puch larger quantities if she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
Dr. Traprock Goes GOlflng

Dr. Traprock Goes Golfing
 q am reminded of an experience the time won the Blue Grass Cup in Kentucky, said Dr. Walter E. Traprock
 Do tell, Doctor" urged.
 "well,' said the great traveller, 'it was like this had come through to the finals and was pitted against Harry Bardon. The match had an international, flavor and ex. citement ran high in both countries.
 Walters from the club followed us about with trays of mint -juleps. From the tenth hole where we were even up it was nip-and. tuck First, I would take nip and Harry would take tuck, and vice cersa. We were six down to each other on the eighteenth, which as you know, is water hole.
 "Bardon, in an attempt to pitch over with his mashie, succeeded only in pitching over on his face, but on the second Attempt landed nicely about twelve feet from the cup Whether 1t was the sight of 50 much water or the strain of the match, I was frankly nervous. However, I stood up, addressed the ball in a few well-choeen words, closed my eyes and drove. A tremendous cheer told me had landed in the lake. But wait
 Instantly I strode into the water re- solved to play out if possible. Just as l reached my ball 1t disappeared beneath the SurIhCG, redIlIcQ WHdG Hau HhVpcHcu From the lake was pumped the water used to water the greens. The ball had been sucked up with it. I knew the exact ar ransement of the pipes which, in fact had been laid out under my direction.
 Gentlemen I said, turning to the gal lery, the match is not over, but must ask you to be patient I think you will find my ball on the green I then waited the exact length of time I figured it would take my ball to travel up through the pipe, into the tank and out again to the eighteenth green which, being the nearest to the club house was the first in order of distribution. I'm. agine their amazement when finally walked over to the hose connection, turned the fau. cet and saw my ball drop out on the edge of the green.
 "Bardon was so overcome that he took three puts and two juleps to hole out. holed from the edge of the green. and the cup stayed in America. And that, sir. wal the tighest match l was ever in
 Hand-Painted, Too!
 Customer Have you anything pretty in the way of cigarette holder?"
 Clerk: Yes, but she's out to lunch. "- Mary F. Kingston. Next
 He lay back oblivious to everything except the white-clad form that lowered about him He expected something, yet he did not know just what.
 Softly snowy arm dropped about hii neck, and he felt the gentlest touch on lips and cheeks. His tense body quivered; hil eyes closed in ecstasy.
 He was only seventeen, and this was hi first-shave.-S. M Herzig.
 Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden. ]
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1 TyTHTTYS ENTERPRISE

Asked what he regarded as one or tne rnost important functions. of military lsxder, General Forrest replied: "To get there first with the most men," Some such principle is applicable to the public utility which striycA to serve a community, as illus tratsd by the fact that the telephone com pa1,y operating in this district, had it's en- xineers make plans seven years ago to lay esbles pto serve two hundred or more resi- deuces In a locality which, at that time, was iu a forest When the residential subdi- vision was opened the telephone company vac ready with it's service.
 IL is eueh foresight, such advance prepara- tiuns to prevent long delays, that differentlate i utility that functions from one which shows little conception of it's duties to the com
 uunitv 1t Is supposed to serve Such diff ference in responsibility and obligation is marked bs5a corresponding difference be- tween "a friendly and cooperative public att tasude and one of dissatisfaction and resent ruent towards the utility. All public service eutsr6fisss are not unpopular, because all are not neSlectful of their duties to- their patrolxs The utility which honestly strives fo ssfse the public adequately and properly se ssIaos6n recipient of unfavorable public er3ticisna, and hence not only enjoys confl- ,sences and patronage in keeping with it's dSserfs.. but stands far better chance of get ina fslrs and generous treatment in the mat tar 2 franchises and privileges.
 Tkere are many ways in which utility cau eontribute to community interests and thereby become more closely identified with eornrnnnity advancement and the public wei fare. This was recently illustrated by the aid which the telephone management gave the authorities in the survey made for the schoels. and later by rendering the services of the organization in the work of zoning the city.
 It is the duty of a utility not only to pro vide adequate service to community, but to anticipate future needs and prepare to sup plv them when the time comes The attl- tude and action of the telephone company in getting there first with the most men, to make application of the principle, is the mark of successful service. Whatever may be said of any previous shortcomings of thls utility, little disparaging criticism is heard of it's treatment of this community, while It's progressive spirit in making such improve. nents as the growth and development Of Birmingham increasingly suggest, is source of fax-sSe@11a comment
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WORDS OF WISDOM
Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more.

Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more, Men were deceivers, ever One foot in sea and one on shore, To one thing constant never
 Shakespeare. A mans life of any worth is a continual allegory. and very few eyes can see the mys- tery of his Kfe.-Keats.
 The beginning of ship is board, of a kiln a stone, of kings reign salutation, and the beginning of health is sleep-Irish prov erb.
 If you would keep your secret from your enemies keep it also from your friends-Ara- bian proverb.
 Some hearts, like evening primroses, open most beautifully in the evening of life.- Anonymous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

Readers are requested to contribute. All humor: epigrams Cor humorous mot toes), jokes, anecdotes, poetry, burlesque, satires and bright sayings of children must be original and unpublished. Ac- cepted material will be paid for at sched- ule rates, which will be furnished on ap- plication. All manuscripts must be writ ten on one side of the paper only, should bear the name of this newspaper, Aand should be addressed to the Fun Shop, care Age-Herald. Unaccepted eontribu- tions cannot be returned
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The Civil Ceremony
MaxS0Nl lszxHAEE JtnEzz

The Civil Csremony Well, here's our license anyhow, We two may live together Beneath the laws protection now Tn storm or sunny weather, The rose-lit future is our own And ours the whole world wide, And we who once faced life alone Now travel side by side. Yet in our heart of hearts we feel No law can bring us nearer, No outward symbol can reveal A union closer, dearer;; Still there are those who never miss A chance to raise a holler s'So, down Spot, down. till put this Fool tag upon your coliari'
 ,s Molly Anderson
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FAUX PAS

Kinks: What caused the bust.up be- tween the Smiths and their rich relative from whom they had such a big expectation?''
 Jinks He paid them a call the other day and they told him their new baby was the image of him.
 Hinks "Well?
 Jinks "WeH, the baby is the uSliest specimen ever born."-New York Sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

There ia logic in the Washington Stare alignment that intrusion of some undesirable men into governmental offices and member ship of some unrighteous persons in the churches do not warrant the assumption that either patriotism or religion is failure. It is the exception, rather than the rule, that attracts notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
The Quickening
(C. T. Davis in Arkansas Gazette)
 THE QUICKENING

What cast unmeasured time had been What million years had gone Before we looked with seeing eyes
 Upon a radiant dawn .. What dissonant blank aeons sped
 Before it came to pass That we could catch the symphonies
 Of winds across the grass ... And ah, what lifeless clay were we, What cold, infertile sod, Before our beings blossomed with
 The knowledge of God ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

is becoming one. of the country's mott im- portant distributing and financial centers When twenty-story skyscraper can De erected without going out of the district for material, labor or capital, it maybe truth fully said that progress of far-reaching character has been made. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

While he doesn't say 90, General Per shing's promptness and visor in declaring that he would not accept the vice presidency if it were handed him on platter suggests that he still regards himself as a leader. rather than tagger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

In deciding to abandon the general hand shaking tactics, President Coolidge takes this opportunity to announce that he is to6 busy to waste time in useless and mean ingless function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

One report from Alabama says that q rattlesnake killed itself trying to swallow an old rooster, and another from Tennessee that forty huge snakes were found living in a cave. There seems to be a contest as to which of the two states can turn out the most potent brand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

Announcement that seven billion cigars were consumed in this country last year again suggests that no other country is so prosperous as to have so much money to burn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

The country would be fortunate if po1iti- cal conventions were as conspicuously mark ed by patriotism as they are by perspira- tion ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

It appears that the successful ambassador is the one who can escape being the diplo- matic goat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

Apparently the Japanese ambassador did not weigh his words on reliable international scales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30
The AIdbdu.a Press
oplnions pf other Edltor.

Say It Will Gash. it with flowAfs'fa is as much out of date now as knee breeches and silver buckles. Say it with cash is now la mode. Blocton Enterprise
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CULINARY NOTE

The most stirring passages ever. written are found in the cook book-Carolina Boll Weevil.
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mo Quest

Norma "Has Madge gone away for the summer?"
 Elsie "No, for husband."-Mrs. NJ. P. Kelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

AND THEN THEY WAKE UP Every candidate is an optimist until the day after the primary Indianapolis Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

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THE AGE HERALD
L THOMPSON i.

Unfsr~a tt HirrnfnHfram. Ala. post office ss
 secpn6-cl matter act of Congress March 6. 1s7s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-30

Misappropriating Pubic Funds.--w When an officeholder uses the funds of the people in giving special favor to one of his ardent supporters, he is misappropriating a public fund. -Sylacauga Advance.
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Copyright, 1924. Reproduction Forbidden
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-24
Cheap 5 Acres
SIN ACRES
WATERFRONT
rTDnfTFr uTsD Az
rMo AcREs

LOG HOUSE. 1890: chicken house
1880; barn. 1876 FEET ON SALT
WATER: three chicken runs: her-
rios OF all kinds; good well. only
$3.50. small cash payment. balance
easy.
THE w. Il. MORSE co.
4i6 Leary Bldg. MA n-G6S5.
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fissr mortgage money IA large or
ANAL amounts on improved city or
farm property. Prudential Saw
inEs & Loan Association. 1898
Third ava
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62 FOR SALE-REAL
ESTATE

t6zt81 Vu.W tor
HALE MOCK puINNEr CAR
q MODERN ROOMS
OAK tlnORs CABINET KITCHEN
ulhEHifrTE BREAKFAST HuuM
BASEMENT. FURNACE LAUNDRY
PAVED DRIVE no GARAGE
A REAL BUNGALOW
HUltT LIKE A UOch
a SNAP AT $500
VERY EASY TERMS
A REAL PICKUP
A NEW uEAuTY
tor OF pltiNNEN RIDGE
L 1i,sc5. 65VWS f fEl,Hs
Thia BEAUTIFUL bungalow ksa Z exc
grptluualiy fine IuontH. liFlnE
room across fruuti wonderful
kitchen and uOuli swell bath, 2
fine bedrooms large closets attic
space Tor g mote rUnmri lawn De-
in. paved drive 90 fine garage
fine basement, furnace and lhuu-
dry or course. ID has ank floors.
fitr place. bookcases, etc. AlihOr
LuTELY NOTHING To uE DE
SIRED HWEEpiSg VIEW, NEAR
PAVING. a SNAP.
EXTRA SPECIAL EXTRA
on ttATONA HILL
HEAuTffUL ROOMS
rs PERFECT CONDITION
a DANDY BUNGALOW
6 ROOMS SECOND FLOOR
LARGE LIVING ROOM
TthE DINING ROOM
CABINET KITCHEN NOOK
PAVED DRIVE TO GARAGE
BASEMENT FtN% Af'E
LAUNDRY
PINE TOT BEAUTIFUL SHRUBS
A STRICTLY MODERN HOME
MUST SELL AT ONCE
SNAP AT $3.50
TERMS TO MEET YOUR NEED
THIS ~ EXTREME VALUE
SEE tT TODAY
A SENSATION
NEW BROOM BUNGALOW
i0Kiii LEVEL LOT
ONLY 81 900
EASY TERMS
ROOT HHOTHEHs REALTORS
AE lrro-ofIi $500 stone Way
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SO REAL ESTATE LOANS
Clients Money

SUMS or 81. 900 TO 81. 500
Available At once. 3-year loan.
~ interest; 81, commission
Accept city or suburban improved
See Mr. Butler. 3 TO 2. NJ
1920 Wcstiake Ave.
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AUTOS FOR SALE
Eldridge Buick
Used Cars


Ezra Mccker enjoyed vivid
realization % mans progrraH
few weeks ago whom hr
flew. in frw brief hour7
over the same route ho trey.
ulud in his covered wagon lu
1853. urgupiuE five muniha'
time The USED CAR buri-
ness o. fast ErpwinE away
methods ~ crude hit and
miaH Tactics Legitimate deal
era are offrring legitimate
values, and the pupllc Do now
huylng more USED CARS
than new ones our nc manu-
featuring methods have made
possible new err trunHpurtas
ton az USED CAR cost bet
uu prove Il 90 you by these
NaluaH.
1885 nUgCE t.CYLINp ER
TOURING This car WAS
formerly owned hy man
who took pride in Keeping his
car in firat-riaHa condition
The original paint 90 go good
that rrpaintluE wac unnrcca-
aHry, We guarantee % 90
give the next owner uninterH
~ NHN Nh.N. ia w Nl'Nta " H"NH
double bar bumper bar cap
and mntnmrtrT rain swipr.
mirror rtc. The Goodyear
weather cords are prars
llcally new Down payment
flts,
1889 uUICK &C YLiNp n
TOURING ThnFaiy rebuilt by
our Buick gNpcrta RcPaint-
"a beautiful dark brown
with fehtherlinr stripping ~
gold and iet black Tenders.
Equipped With two bumper.
heavy Elasa wind dcncrt8ra.
motumctur and bar cap. mir
ror. rain Hwipv. special hiEh
quality roflecturH Five very
good cord tires. Guaranteed.
tgfs down payment.
1884 FORD COUPE. Thia rord
could hardly be called USED
HUNS aud looks Hike ncW. Full
price only sies. Easy month.
Is terms,
1898 BUICK 5.PAssESGER, g.
CYLINDER SEDAN This
Buick was especially designed
90 Eiyc the maximum - COM
fort and ropmlness Tor tho
large family We have care.
fully rproudltlnned it and
guarantee Is mechanical prrs
formHnce. fuliy equipped
with every accessory one
could think or See this
Buick aud you'ii agree that
IA o. "a genuine bargain AZ
our low price.
USE YOUR CREDIT
Eldridge Buick Compan
ia st.0sts 500 T.. Pike 81
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S3,600-$500 Cash
S35 Per Month
No MORTGAGE


Fine view property, on corner lot
G0Kk5; only one block 90 Phinnry
car and grade school, Z nice. liKht
rooms and basement. extra well
furnished thruout
ELLIOTT REALTY CO. REALTORS
ba06 Fhinnry Ave. 81 nHst.42fV
oprn Evenings. Cinsed sunday
IN THE CoLoRED DISTRICT
Two Houses on Corner Lot tQNi4p
Rented for $50 Monthly
Price Ia only $500
$500 CASH AND tas MONTHLY
Here is splendid buy for anyone
wishing q small investment or for
rDlursd people who could occupy
tho houses One house has rooms
and hot water heat. other house %
rooms Let ~ show you this
place tomorrow, ]. r J. Campbell
2i4 LaAry bldg.
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES

MANUFACTURING and contract
ing firm. owing 20 Increasing
demand for products. require
more capital and invite inter-
eat ia their business Of amounts
from 800 20 5000. This prop
u-lti0u viii appeal 90 the
Fhrrwd. careful investor hs
being hhFoiutsly safe. az well
az giving large returns on the
money invested Can use
services ~ a few capable men.
We wish those interested 20
make a thor0 investigation OF
our proposition and che mon
back ~ % before Investing.
For full particulars call
ia in-CIb5. 5l4 Thompson Bid
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Queen Anne Bungalows

tt.G0D-is Easy terms 4 dandy new
f0ursfo1m bungalow within ehHg
walking distance Of down town
close % rrh0Di has living room
with tilf fireplace. large Kitchen
with dining corner two bedrooms
and bath. concrete basement fur
mace. tubs, hardwood floors and
garage This is an excellent bus
and rlil sell quickly. Cell C-s.
MA In san
1880 Easy terms a dandy four
room bungalow on level lot sos 20
w eFcIirnt district and conVen-
lent 20 cars aud school, laHcmcnt.
furnace. hvluE room with fire.
place. Kitchen with nook. two bed
rooms and bath For appointment
TO inspect phone C.k. MA ln-S5fi.
HENRY c. EWING 4 COMPANY
200 Alaska Building MA in-S1fi
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Stocks Offered

DNUOhS OIIUIEU
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5000 Alaska Pet & Coal .... Bid
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5000 Petroleum Producers -. .02
100 Premier Gold Mines 80. 2.40
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