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Evening star., 1924-08-29
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHIIASDER JOHNSON.

After the Interview.
There was a little interview
Electrically sped,
The world gave much attention to
The things they said he said.
But presently into dismay
The public mind was led.
When next he said he didn't say
The things they said he said.
And now behold the thickening plot
Which fills our minds with dread.
They say he said, though he says not,
The things they said he said.
Urgencies.
"Your constituents have positive
views against liquor. How do you
stand on the question"
II don't stand answered Senator
Sorghum. I'm bein' pushed"
TriteneSS.
I'm glad we didn't hear from Mars,
Talk brings SO little that is new;
We might have heard amid the stars,
"Say, is it hot enough for your"
Jud Tunkins says: What's the use
Of winnin' a poor argument an losin'
a good friend?
Evening star., 1924-08-29
Plain Speech.

We don't say "goldurn" any more
While talkin' down to Struthers'
store.
Our expletves we bluntly state
Like orators or actors great.
We're speakin' up. We do not try
A phrase direct to modify.
I wish thoughts were, in all this biz
As plain as what the speakin' is.
Evening star., 1924-08-29
Trade Tricks.

IfdOc l11CkS.
II saw two intoxicated men down
the road
"They amt sure-enough intoxi-
Gated" said Uncle Bill Bottletop.
''They act that way to attract .atten.
ton, bein' employed as decoys by one
of our leadin' moonshiners."
Evening star., 1924-08-29
Misapplied Energy

NISdpplIeu EHtTgy.
There is a gentle lure to vice,
Whilst labor goes astray.
Some of us will keep throwing dice
Who should be pitching hay.
Evening star., 1924-08-29

''De way education works." said
Uncle Eben. depends on de man dat
has it. It may do nuffin' mo- zan
give him more an bigger words to
'spress foolishness."
Evening star., 1924-08-29
Needs of the Future.

'In considering parking problems
for Crimson Gulch you must be care.
full to preserve the city's breathing
spaces"
Maybe we won't need 'em,"
answered Cactus Joe. with f1ivvers
coming from all directions, every.
body's already holding his BREATH"
Evening star., 1924-08-29

Jud Tunkins says: What's the use
Of winnin' a poor argument an losin'
good friend?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
Hearts Of T1UO
By VIRGINIA rERHUNE VAN DE WATER
CHAPTER 49

Her trembling hands were already clutching his arm, her eyes, flooded with tears, were looking up into his face.
 T would suggest that you take Mir Summed into the library" Maran's voice was cool and steady. Il am going upstairs to remove my wraps and to see how Dad is"
 Al the turn of the stairs she glanced bcak. but Lois and the minister had already disappeared into the library In the silence of the house Marian could hear her sisters sobs as she poured forth her tale of sorrow sand fear to her pastor,
 That's the way it's done." Marian off coat and hat. And it gets them, tool"
 A minute later she was standing by her fathers bedside. The shaded cleo tric light Showed her that the fea- lures were unchanged. The expression of pain stilt Fingered,
 How is he?' she whispered to the nurse.
 Just the same" Miss Dalton ~re- piled. here would hardly he any change yet, you know.
 Do you think"-the question was asked very softly-"that he-suffers:"
 "Oh. mo-" The professional tones were cooling and soothing. Miss Dalton was not whispering yet she spoke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
D. A. R. SCHOLARSHIPS
 ANNOUNCED FOR 1924-25.

Announcement of a number of valua- ble scholarships, open to applicants for the scholastic year 1924-1925, was made Saturday by the Alabama divis- ion, United Daughters of the Confer deracy scholarship committee. Applica- tions. it is stated, should be made to the chairman. Mrs. l.. NJ. Bashinsky, Troy, Ala. prior to March 15, 1921. A list of the scholarships announced fol- lows:
 Memorial Scholarships
 Helen Bashinsky Case Memorial scholarship, value SIS. Margaret Booth school. given by Miss Margaret Booth.
 James Thomas Murfee Memorial scholarship. value $150, Marion insti- tute. Given by Dr. w. l.. Murfee.
 Julia Tutwiler scholarship. value $100, University of Alabama. Benefici- ary required to board in University dormitory..
 Virginia Clay Clopton Memorial scholarsip, value $100. A. G. L., and C. w. NIontevallo Beneficiary required to board in domitory.
 Mrs. Gen. John Grigg Memorial scholarship. value $1O0, university i; given by Miss Mary Lou Dancy. Mrs. Dr. Charles Dancy Memorial scholarship, value $100. Given iby Miss Mary Lou Dancy.
 Helen Bashinsky Case Memorial scholarship. value $200. Judson college.
 Helen Bashinsky Case Memorial scholarship, loans, State Normal, Troy.
 Application for these scholarships should be made to Dr. k. NJ. Shackle- ford, Troy. Ala.) l Elizabeth B. Bashinsky scholarship, value $100 (given by Mir. NJ. k. Bash ford) Troy State Normal. Beneficiary required to board in domitory
 Hillary A. Herbert Memorial schol- arship, vale $15; University of Ala bama.
 Jones' Miller scholarships (two) value $45 each (given by Mrs. Minnie Wood Miller), Central City Business college. Selma.
 By Schools And Colleges
 Two tuition scholarships, value $19S each. Lucy Cobb institute, Athens, Ga.
 Tuition scholarship, value $150. School of Mothercraft, New York. | Tuition and partial board scholar ships, value $15O (3O tuition and $70 toward bOard.) Brenau college, Gaines vile, Ga.
 Two tuition scholarships value S12J. 1 s'OutuCIh bTttIS- boro.
 Tuition scholarship, value $120. Uni versity of Chicago.
 Two tuition scholarships, value $110 each. Elizabeth Mather college, At lanta.
 Two tuition scholarships, value $125 each. Cox college, Atlanta. $100 each. Gulfcoast Military Academy, Gulfport Miss.
 Two tuition scholarships, value $100 each. Woman's college, Montgomery.
 Four tuition scholarships, value $100 each. Hartman college, Hartman Tenn.
 Tuition scholarship, value S1O0. Co. lumbia Military Academy. Columbia Tenn.
 Tuition scholarship. value S100 Presbyterian college, Anniston, Ala.
 Tuition scholarship. value $1O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
WOMAN,S DAILY MAGAZINE
M Making Ov,el Your Bedroom
 For Spring

At this time of the year one begins to tire of the winter decorations and longs for the freshness and charm of the spring draperies. When we really are sure that spring is with us, we usually begin to decorate every room at once in our attempt to liven things up and can not get the results we desire simply be- cause we are in such hurry. By starting now and carefully planning one room after another and working out all the details. you will have perfect house by the time spring really comes, and then therell be plenty of pleasure to enjoy what you have done.
 It would be we'll to begin with the bedroom, as that room. above all the others, has the most cheering or de- pressing effect, as the case may be, When you wake up in the morning and see lovely curtains and blossoming plants and step out of bed on delight ful rug. the whole day is happy and contented, even if things go wrong On the other hand. dark dismal furnishings combined with the same kind of weather are sure to start you with a long. pessimistic face.
 An example is an idea for a small bedroom with one high window and a plain colored wall In this case the wall was repainted a pale warm yellow to give the effect of more space and sunlight, as the window faced north The floor and woodwork were enameled deep orange which further heightened the illusion of sunlight. The color of the floor reflected back on the wall most charmingly and had every tone and shade as the lamplight made great pools of brilliant color in contrast 10 the almost brown shadows under the pieces of furniture.
 X simple. narrow bed of wood is painted very dark blue and trimmed by tiny lines of gold around the edges of the corners. The bottom of an old dresser forms the chest. which has been rejilvenated by the same blue paint and glass top over the old wooden one The headboard and fOotboard of the cot painted on them, copied from the de- sign of piece of cretonne. An un- usual addition to the comfort of the room is the small bookshelf over the head of the bed, which will hold all the books which you might care to read and which would clutter up the side-table terribly. Left with only a ruffled yellow shaded lamp and box of candy or cigarette dish the table be- comes the object of beauty it is sup posed to be.
 Then the part where the hard work comes in. Ruffles and ruffles of vel low gingham. edged with blue tape, make the adorable bed-flounce and cur tain valance. besides hiding the ugly cedar chest and edging the pincushiony pillow. The gingham of the long drapes is lined with unbleached muslin to give it added body, but the rest is sufficient unto itself. Close to the window arc white net curtains also boasting lacey ruffles around the edges Then as the final touch to the window, big box of yellow daffodils and white narcissi bulbs will be blooming along with the first spring buds. The Tower motif is repeated in peasantly colored hooked rug of circular design.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
LITTLE BEDTIME STORY
A Dinner Just Out of Reach
BY THORNTON W. BURG Ess

Reddy Fox the crafty sinner,
 Thinks of nothing but dinner.
 At least that is theo way it often seems. When he saw Mr. Quack and Mrs. Quack swim into the moonlight in tue Smiling Pool he didn't once think of how handsome they looked. but of what a fine dinner they would make. In this respect he was very much like the hunters with terrible guns who had made life so hard for Mr. and Mrs. Quack ever since they had started up from the sunny South land. But there was some excuse for Reddy he really was hungry.
 So as he lay there behind the lit tie bunch of withered grass on the bank of the Smiling Pool watching Mir. and Mrs. Quack his mouth watered and his stomach fairly ached with longing as well as emptiness. Mrs. Quack had been leading the way and now that they were fairly in the Smiling Pool she swan about in a way that told Reddy as plainly as words could have that she knew, all about the Smiling Fool.
 "She acts as if she had been here be- fore" thought Reddy. Il guess 1 made mistake in staying away from here so long. But he is stranger here. I can tell that by the way he acts. He doesn't feel at home here. My gracious, I wish could swim like Billy Mink or Little Joe Otter! l would have one of them in no time. But I cant swim, so l must see just how clever l can be to catch one of them.'
 Mrs. Quack was making great fuss about MT. Quack, swimming around him and now and then touch ing him ever so gently, all the time talking to him in low voice. Little by little Reddy' began to understand that something was the matter with Mir. Quack. As soon as he suspected that he kept his eyes mostly on Mir. Quack, and so, he discovered that while Mir. Quack sometimes lifted one wing he never lifted the other.
 That wing is hurt" thought Red dy" II don't believe he can fly. That is why they swan up the Laughing Brook instead of flying here. If he can't fly so much the better for me. IIe will be easier to catch than Mrs. Quack. He looks little thin. and he taste better if he were fat, but if he lSn strong ne VIII De easleE lo catch"
 Now this wasn't hard-heartedness on the part of Reddy. It sounds so, but it wasn't. You see he didn't once think of MT. Quack's feelings. He wasn't looking on Mir. Quack as a person, but as a dinner, and that made all the difference in the world.
 After a little Mrs. Quack led the way over to the part of the Smiling Pool where the bulrushes grow. They were brown and broken-down for you know they had been standing there all winter. Mir. and Mrs. Quack swan in among them and began to stand on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
TrvAT / WORD?
TRAFFIC

Although one of the commonest words in the language, the origin of the word traffic is as uncertain as it's meaning is definite.
 A widely accepted opinion is that it originated from the Spanish term "trafico'' or "trafago,' meaning care full management.
 As the process of transporting or de livering goods from one point or one country to another is one of the most important activities of careful manage ment in our world and time, it is quite possible that the English word origi- mated from the Spanish.
 But from whatever sources it sprang, the word traffic is one of the biggest in the bright lexicon of New York. For it suggests the predominant social problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13

softly "No, Miss Horton, he is not suffering at all. He has been absolute ly unconscious ever since he had the stroke"
 Marion stood very still looking down at the loved face.
 "Cnconscious?" she repeated. When people are unconsciouS-where are their souls. or personalities-their true selves? They must be somewhere, you know"
 brain is numbed." she tried to explain. They know absolutely nothing about what is going on about them"
 But their spirits. must be some where.' the girl insisted. As long as they live-and after they stop living peoples thinking part-the real part of them-must be somewhere"
 No. they are unconscious when they have had an attack like the one Mir. Horton has had," the nurse reiterated. You must not think he is suffering, for he is not. He feels nothing"
 It was hopeless to try to make a person like Miss Dalton understand. Marian reflected hopelessly If there were only somebody who could under stand. Perhaps Mir. Summed would know what she was driving at A minister ought to know. But he was busy just now trying to comfort Lois.
 With swift movement Marian leaned over the bed and kissed the pale face.
 Dear Dad" she whispered so softly that the attendant did not hear her. Dear. dear Dad! l love you better than all the world beside
 But the pained expression on the face did not change.
 Gro Be COntinued.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
1T WIFE ND T
A HUSBAND TELLS HIS STORY TO CAROLYN BEECHER

Don't you want me to know where you- have beeny' es,,a 44esz z The doubt, the lack of trust decided me.
 Tt isn't tbat,.' I replied. "It's the ethics of the thing. Curiosity killed the cat. you know Natalie. I consider personal questioning bad form"
 She raised her delicately arched eye brows. She evidently did not relish. the rebuff. The ticking of the clock grew more insistent. Then: s~..,
 If you have been doing nothing wrong, why not tell me-" z
 Il have DO doubt could invent an answer that would satisfy you, even though l did not tell you the truth" I replied after bit.s "But that isn't my way. l have an iDgraiped belief that a man should not be questioned about his actions--his conings and goings."
 had not intended to speak so but her inference had suddenly made it seem imperative that I declare myself Did I not. every time it was necessary to absent myself she would be suspi- cious. miserable.
 "Very we'll" Her tone was ominous- ly quiet. "I shall claim the same privi- lese." f' tt4t
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their heads. Anyway that is what 1t looked like. You see they were search ing in the mud at the bottom for some thing to eat. And they found it, too. Farmer Browns Boy hau been over and scattered corn there that very afternoon. How good it did taste to Mir. Quack. You know l< had had hardly thing to eat since he was shot over on the Big River. It seemed as if he couldn't stand on his head fast enough. He would bring his head up just long enough to get a breath of air; and then down he would plunge it again.
 This was Reddy's chance to get a little nearer. While the heads of both Mr. and Mrs. Quack wer2 under water he crept up to the very edge of the broken down bulrushes, and there he once more made himself as flat as possible. If they would swim in just little nearer lie would be able to reach one of them with single spring and still not get into deep water. He wouldn't mind getting his feet wet if only he could get one of those ducks.
 But Mrs. Quack was too wise a person. and had been through roo much to run any risks. AS they sew nearer to the shore she would wait until MT. Quack brought his head up before she would plunge hers under. So, turn and turn about, each kept watch while the other hunted for the delicious corn. When Mr. Quack started to swim a little nearer Mrs. Quack warned him not to, and Mir. Quack had suffered too much to be willing to take any chances. So Reddy Fox lay there growing hungrier and hungrier, with good dinner, splen- did dinner, just out of reach. And gentle Mistress Moon looked down and smiled.
 Next Story: Farmer Browns Boy Makes an Early Visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13

II had nothing to conceal. \ businsss appointment. with client, nothing shs might have not known about. Had she not questioned me in the manner she did I probably should have told her, but now 1t would be establishing precedent something was determined not to do.' That she would claim the same privilege amused me-. We were not children to give an account of our actions. l had passed my twenty-eighth birthday and Natalie was twenty-five.
 T shall always try to telephone when l am obliged to remain out" l told her after bit. But it might happen that I cannot. You dine at the regular hour. If I am late shall not complain if the dinner is cold 6,e
 "IIow inconsequential you are" she said, stifiing a yawn. Isn't it an un-
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fat policemen said. Excuse me. will run out and see what has become of Raggedy Andy" Then seeing that there was no one to talk to his face turned red and he walked into the Hoolysooly kitchen without saying any more.
 But when the nice fat policeman reached the kitchen he could see no one. Mrs. Hoolygooly was not there, neither were Harry Hoolygooly. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. So the nice fat policeman walked out the kitchen door 1; then he saw signs os scuffling and knew in a moment that something had side out and put on false whiskers. Now that he was completely disguised he followed the foot prints which led away through the woods towards the house of the mean old ma piciAn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
Chapter HI.

Cnaptor, HI.
 Uncle Robert had dined with us. had looked forward with delight to his meeting with Natalie. But someway l had been disappointed, yet could not tell why. Natalie had been all amia- bility. She never had looked more lovely, yet 1 sensed an antagonism, al- most an instinctive dislike. l tried to dismiss the. impression but it persisted, making me most uncomfortable.
 Your uncle doesn't like me-" she broke the silence. Uncle had not lin- eered, pleading weariness.
 Nonsense!r Why do you say thatT
 ''Intuition-perhaps."
 Well, even if you are right, which do not admit, he soon will. Em couldn't help it if he tried. The old boy is little jealous perhaps. I've always lived with him, and he's lonely now
 She smiled her inscrutable smile with something of arrogance in it. liked this in Natalie, this appreciation of her self. It armOred her against the world. Her beauty, her tact would win her friends, to say nothing of her position as my wife l say this without ego tism.
 AS lar HIS | COulu Scc tucTC was hVl e,en hint of cloud on my horizon. Uncle was as kind as ever though Inc refused to come to us Ofen, declaring he was more comfortable in his own '-diggin's.'' But l knew he was lonely, tl.at he missed me. The tragedy of his life had drawn us closely together an intense pity mingled with my love fo; him. my gratitude to him. l had toll bot of my aunt.
 shrug, then changed the subject. She hated to talk of disagreeable things.
 Gaiety, constant excitement was what she craved. was young enough to in- dulge her without feeling the strain, t. say nothing of my love that could deny her nothing. Her health was per feet, she never admitted she was tired. Almost every evening found us at the theatre, some dancing, club or both. Natalie had replenished her wardrobe bought her trousseau," she said-and was appropriately gowned. Her exotic beauty excited admiration and 1 was flattered
 We were very busy at the office. For the first time telephoned that would be unable to be at home for dinner Natalie was out and Dora, the maid, took my message.
 It was a little after midnight when I reached home. When l bent to kiss her she threw me the glance one gives t, d refractory child aud in querulous voice demanded to know where had been.
 "A w6mans curiosity" she explained as I drowned at the question.
 She waited. The clock ticked loudly as pOndered my reply. A flicker of resentment touched her eyes at my si- lence. I knew she was disturbed as to the motive of my failure to answer her.
 You don't answer" she complained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13

policeman and Raggcdy Andy talked and laughed for ten minutes.
 Then. when Raggedy Ann did not return. Raggedy Andy said, Please ex- cuse me. nice fat policeman. and l will run and see what can be keeping Rag gedy Ann and the Othersi'
 So Raggedy Andy walked out into the kitchen.
 This left the nice fat policeman all by himself and as he could not very well laugh and talk with himself, he ate sixteen cream puffs, nine ice cream cones, seven Jolly pops, two hands full of buttered popcorn and drank three glasses of pink lemonade. The reason that nice fat policeman did not eat more was because he had already eaten so much before he did not feel very hungry. Then at the end of ten minutes. when Kaggedy Andy did not return. the nice
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Springhill college. Mobile, Ala.
 Tuition scholarship, value $10O. Mar tin college. Pulaski, Tenn.
 Tuition scholarship, value $95. Uni versity of Virginia. Q
 Two tuition scholarships. value $90 each. Wheeler Business college, Bir- mingham.
 Two tuition scholarships, value S100 each. Judson college, Marion.
 Tuition scholarship, value $50. Bren- au college, Gainesville, Ga.
 Tuition scholarship, value $15, Co., lumbia in ititute, Columbia. Tenn.
 Tuition scholarship, value $75. Wes- leyan college. Macon, Ga. Tuition scholarship. value $1J, Jef- ferson Military academy, Washington, Miss.
 Tuition scholarship. value $65 Cen tenary college, Cleveland, Tenn.
 Tuition scholarship, value $65. Athens college. Athens, Ala.
 Tuition scholarship, value $65. Woodruff school, Montgomery. ePres s ;vesriity .fumbialoHso- shrd sh
 Two partial tuition scholarships, value $50 each. Woman's college, Mont gomery. ' Tuition scholarship. value $50. South western Presbyterian college, Clarks- vile, Tenn.
 Tuition schola rship. value $50. Ala tbama Agricultural school, Evergreen, Ala.
 Two tuition scholarships. value $50 each. to be applied in literary, art, or musical department, Meridian col lege, Hiss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-13
Simple Application That
 Dissolves Blackheads

No more squeezing and pinching to get rid of those unsightly blemishes, blackheads. There is one simple, safe and sure way to get them out and that is to dissolve them. Get about two ounces of calonite powder from your druggist-sprinkle a little on a hot wet cloth-rub briskly over the blackheads for a few seconds-wash the parts and every blackhead will he gone.
 Pinching and squeezing out black heads make large pores and you can not get all of the blackheads out this wayEwhile this simple application of calonite powder and water dissolves every particle of them and leaves the skin and pores in their natural condi- tiou.-Ady