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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-17
Forum, Of The People
Protests Against Highway Routing

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l read in the papers that Chairman Rogers of the State Highway Commission insists upon routing the Birmingham and Montgom- cry highway via Prattville, notwithstanding the government engineer disapproves. I am very familiar with that country from Wash ington Ferry to Prattville, then on up through Autauga and Elmore counties. cannot see any good reason for building an other bridge across the Alabama river and go so far out of the way when there is al ready new briSse over the Tallapoosa al Judkins' Ferry, and the road from Mont gomery to Wetumpka is fine. The savinf of the cost of fourteen miles of road anC bridge means a good many thousands O dollars to be saved to build roads elsewher, in Alabama. Of the vast amount of tn, fifty million dollars already spent not on, penny has been spent on the roads of Bald win county, the richest county in Alabama To me it seems very unfair to spend all tn, money on roads in a few counties and noth ing spent for building roads and bridges il other counties. 1 cannot understand it un less it is that there is more politics around Birmingham and Montgomery and ther must be something more than politics a Prattville.
 Still another reason why the route vii Wetumpka should be the main highway il that the approaches to the bridge at Judkins Ferry are above high-water mark. Prattvill is a nice little town, and for Prattville ana all of Autauga county there should be { bridge at Washington Ferry, but not unti roads and bridges are built in other coun ties. Then why should the proposed rout' by Prattville be designated as the Montgom ry-Birmingham highway? The route is SC much farther than by Wetumpka, with any kind of possible road people will go by thu Wetumpka route.
 am friend of the State Highway Com mission and especially Chairman Rogers, bu in the name of justice and fair play I an induced to write this protest for publication T. H. MOTION.
 Fairhope, Alay July 14, 1924. r
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Watching The Parade
By JOHN PILGRIM

When first knew Jim Toddy he habitually dressed during working hours in sleeveless undershirt ragged cap, and black smudge on his left cheek. Other things, too, of course, but there were the noticeable items of his apparel. Yesterday a well-dressed man came in.
 Jimmy Toddy," said I.
 Him." said Jimmy.
 Where's your paunch?" I asked.
 Gone said Jimmy. I'm working for myself now
 For thirty years Jim Toddy was a fore man in one of the big establishments. Ulti- mately he became something more than a foreman, but that continued to be his title and he clung to the foreman's uniform. Then his employer went out of business. Another man took him on at more money than he had ever made He had an offer from an- other man at still more money and three year contract.
 But I said to myself said Toddy, "that when got through with that contract I'd be sixty years old. And who could tell whether it would be renewed? So I went into business for myself. Bought a shop that wasn't doing so well and went to it.
 He worked hard, of course. For thirty years he had been a boss. Now he was boss workman, employer. financier and business getter That envelope of fat in which thirty years of wage-earning prosperity had wrapped him melted like snow. His eyes cleared up He looks today twenty years younger than he did when I saw him last He is making good on his own.
 He is making good slowly, he said. II takes time for man to establish himself in new community. But the qualities that had made him valuable man as a foreman were making him successful as a business man. He makes good goods. He can be re lied on. His promises are kept.
 Any regrets?" asked.
 Yep" said Jimmy Toddy. That I started thirty years too late.'
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attitude towards the courts. Not only do unnecessary delays in the administra- tion of justice encourage and embolden those tempted to violate the laws, but they create a lack of confidence in the courts which engenders. the mob spirit. No influence has more effect in the de- crease of crime than promptness and cer- tainty of punishment where justified by the evidence. It is the delay of the law through technicalities and the numerous and devious ways of postponing trials and penalties on the interests of crim- inals that contribute to that brazenness among the criminally inclined that fos- ters violation of the law. The tendency of late in the criminal courts of this county towards prompt trials will do much to decrease the local criminal record.
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DiscoUery For Women
By DIR. FRANK CRANE

"Yes, indeed" said the charming young mother, rich, leader in society, an apostle of culture; ives, indeed, am devoted to physical activity. take the severest exer- cises. Johnniston, you know, the very best physical culture. teacher in the city. take of him. Nowadays you know woman must absolutely be thin. It's the day of The Slim Princess and it's pretty hard on those who naturally tend to take on flesh. You must have no neck, no bust, no hips, no abdomen. If you do you simply cannot wear the clothes they're making. And I'm living life com pared to which the saints of the dark ages were rolling in self-indulgence. No soup, no sauces, no sweets of any kind, no alcoholic liquors, and a minimum of water. When I'm not dying of thirst, I'm starved to death. Branbread and buttermilk-how I loathe them. And take them, for I simply will not grow fat. Every morning l go out for tramp or a horseback ride. When I come home Johnniston is there and puts me through my exercises. Oh, those exercises lie flat on the floor and bend myself double backward, to get supple. I raise and lower myself on my hands, then on each hand. bounce up and down like jumping jack for my legs sake. After it's over my masseuse pounds me unmercifully. When she leaves me am black and blue every inch of me- It's terrible, terrible, but-it's worth it. I sim ply-will-not-be-fa
 Pardon, dear lady" said an old man who was among her listeners, would you like to know a pleasanter and just as efficacious way to reduce?"
 By all means!" cried she. Do tell me '"
 Its quite an idea a most rational method, recently discovered by learned professor.
 The ladies preseIN all listened with atten- tion.
 "He" the old man went on, "has discov- cred that the very best hygienic exercises for a woman are those involved in doing house work. To develop grace in the arm move ments suppleness of the muscles of the back, and alertness of the eye, nothing equals sweeping To prevent abdominal enlarge ment most excellent idea is to get down on one's knees and scrub the kitchen floor. Cooking, making beds, beating rugs, washing windows, have likewise produced marvellous results. It has cured others, why not you :"
 And what, pray, would my servants have to do, if did that?"
 "Oh," said the old man, possibly they would not object to taking on little flesh"
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D1sCoURAGING LOCAL CRIME

Recently The Age-Herald commented favorably upon the record of the crin- inal division of the Jefferson county cir cult court in disposing of six capital of fense cases in less than week. Now it is learned that six of twelve capital of fense cases before the same tribunal at the opening of the second week of a special summer session were disposed of in one day. Of these one accused pris- oner was sent to the penitentiary, an- other found not guilty, the case of a third submitted to the jury, while three for reasons that seemed sufficient to the court were passed until the next term.
 It js expedition in the trial of crim-
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JAZZ AND THE TIGER

Scientific investigators reportthat jazz angers tigers which argues much for the tiger. Historical students of that noisy syn copation have all along contended that it came out of the recesses of swamp and forest where nature ever lives in violence. But if jungle denizens cant stand it, jazz must be an offensive interloper. The tiger, for all his ferocity, is natural and rational. The lover of jazz has yet to prove that jazz is either Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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The Right Word
gro THE MANNER BORN"
By CURTIS NICHOLSON
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mu All AHAS kAEbACAoJ Philip Reidy of Chicago writes the follow ing query
 Will you kindly give me some light in regard to the expression To the manor born?
 T have always been under the impression that this expression was correct and that when applied to a person, it meant that the one to whom it referred had been reared as a gentleman or a lady. Just recently, however; was told that the correct expression is TO the manner born. should like to have your opinion on this.
 ITO the manner born is correct Manor in this connection is incorrect. The expres- sion means familiar with something from birth"
 "A" or "An" Before History"
 R. $. Waterbury of Chicago states that there is more or less controversy relative to the use of "a or an before such words as house, history. etc. Will you advise at your convenience for the benefit of stenographic help in this office?"
 Modern usage approves the use of "a" be- fore such words as history, house, hotel, and historic.
 From" Refers to Cause
 A. J. Williamson of Spokane, Wash asks "When one goes forth on winter day with. Hout sufficient clothing, does one suffer with or from the cold?"
 From is correct It refers to the cause of the suffering, which is the cold.
 Yesterdays Error
 Wrong A large number of belated answers has been received
 Right 4 large number of belated answers have been received.
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else a decisive influence for harmony and for tangible results of the confer ence. As it is, onr position is one of impotence, except for such voluntary attention as the powers may desire to accord our representations. The Repub- licans are responsible for this subordi- nate position we occupy in the council of nations, and for that reason have for feited their right to continue longer in authority,---
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ALABAMA COLLEGE DESERVES IT

The drive to raise Birmingham'S quota of the million dollars for Alabama Col lege at Montevallo opened Tuesday under favorable conditions. The plan involves much more for the future of the state than the average citizen realizes. The enterprise is well organized, and marked interest in observed. Indications are that the necessary funds to equip this splendid institution for realization of it's purpose in training young women for the duties of life will be raised.
 There may be many who look upon this enterprise more as a sentimental than a practical proposition. There can be no more practical project than giv- ing Alabama's young women the oppor- tunity to become successful wives, house. keepers, home-makers. Thousands of young women in Alabama are anxious to enter this institution to benefit from its constructive training. They can con- tribute generously to the advancement of the state in moral, mental and ma terial spheres. Their influence and serv- ice under proper training will have an influence on the states development not only in it's standards of citizenship and good government, but in it's utilization of varied opportunities.
 Alabama owes it to it's young women to afford them the benefits of higher education. The money donated to this cause will prove a wise and permanent investment bringing returns in all fu- ture years. It is a cause that appeals to the business interests, as we'll as to the educational interests. It is broad move to upbuild the state in it's every field of worthy endeavor, and the bene- fits will be widely distributed as factor for improved conditions in the home, in agricultural, industrial and commercial activity, and in social welfare. Every dollar devoted to this cause is dollar economically invested. The returns would be hard to overestimate.
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WORDS OF WISDOM

The beauty of the infant is not perfect beauty, but the beauty of promise.-Dr. Por- fer "fN
 Put not your trust in money, but your money in trust.-Holmes.
 We lose the peace of years when we hunt after the rapture of the moments.-Bulwer Lytton.
 After good dinner one can forgive any body, even one's own relatives.-Oscar Wilde.
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A Good Word for Ternus

Mir. Rich: ''Mose, I've been losing mum. Der of chickens lately and have been unable to find out who is taking them. Do you sup. pose Temus would do such a thing?"
 Nose: Well, Bossman, Temus is friend of mine and I wouldn't want to make any situations 'gainst his character. But if was a chicken and I knew that Temus was round, I'd want to roost mighty high."- Mary Curry
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A Bad Case

Little Dot was just recovering from the whooping cough.
 One morning while she was playing, a neighbor's donkey stuck his head over the fence and prayed.
 "Oh, Mamma" cried Dot as she ran into the house. '.call Dr. Barnes quick. MT. Rerry's mules got the whoopin' cough."-1 Billie Black.
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FULL WIDTH ON FIRST AVENUE

The decision of the board of revenue to pave the full width of First avenue between Forty-first and Eighty-fifth streets, settles a controversy which has been going on for a year or more. The board, after test of the heavy traffic using that tho1oughfare, reconsidered it's former vote to pave fifteen feet on each side of the car tracks, and deemed the additional cost of forty-four thousand dollars a wise investment of the public money, money contributed by the citizens of the city as well as of the county. It was shown that more than eighteen thou sand trucks, wagons and motorcycles passed over First avenue in day. This traffic will greatly increase when the thoroughfare is properly paved. The diff ference between the full paving and the proposed fifteen feet will be fully justi- fled by the public advantages offered. In fact, not to do so would be to ignore the public welfare.
 Now that the project has been agreed on, the work should go on as rapidly as possible. First avenue is one of the arteries of heaviest traffic within the city limits. It serves not only more than forty thousand people in that territory, but it is widely used by the entire com munity, besides being a through high way. The plan to do the work expe- ditiously by having several crews en- gagged in different places at once, is practical and in line with the public con- venience.
 It is a source of qualification that this long controversy has been settled in the public behalf. The enterprise will fill a community need which could not have been postponed much longer, and the action of all parties, the city commis- sion, the board of revenue and the utility, which will do the work jointly, is a source of public qualification.
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A Tnneful Tyre

A AuHc1uA AyEO I'd rather drink water than beer, And tea prefer to champagne, To be near a girl makes me feel queer, And dancing just gives me pain. try to be honest and fair, And always to act lon the square" As for money I care not clam, For hard work is my joy, So I'm happy-Oh, Boy, What wonderful liar I am!
 Margaret Loti plus NJ. A. B. Absent-minded man Now, let's see. My wife told me to give the cat her milk and put the baby out."-Lillian B. Turnis.
 The Language of Love Kriss: Did her father come between you?'
 Kross "Oh, no,' replied the wilted suitor merely behind me"-Edith Rose Margoles tcopyright, 1924 Reproduction Forbidden)
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rHE SpEEn nEMON

Striking isn't it. that mighty few speed demons are on their way to work For Wayne News Sentinel.
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LIFE

It is futile process, Man puts in half his time hardening his muscles and the other half hardening his arteries.-San Francisco Chronicle.
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It is said that John W. Davis is very happy when he breaks hundred on the Piping Rock golf course. He will be even happier when he finishes his suc- cessful drive for the White House.
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It is said that a Florida delegate to the Democratic convention wired home that he was tired of eating "hot dogs" That diet made him howl.
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LIFE's TROUBLES

Life is just one trouble after another
 Soon we will hear the grumblers complaining about the rotten telephone service between London and New York.-Boston Transcript.
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Hard Times

Hanna Jobs am mighty scarce desc days" 2
 Mandy Deed, yes. Nah husban' done hab a hard time gettin' me enuf to do."-Hugh Vile
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Geography Lesson

Finland, say the latest books, Makes speciality of cooks, And, when their supply's diminished, They'll be, as you might say, furnished.
 -Rollo Shephard.
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There seems to be an increased de- mand for the observance of Fathers Day. Many families are already observ- ing it by letting Father mow the grass.
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WELL. HE NEVER WAs PROMOTED

Tom Marshall will go down in history as the only man who ever got any fun out of being vice president.-Nacon Telegraph.
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If the choice were left to me, whether to have free press or free government, \ would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson
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Both sides in the Mexican election are claiming trickery. Mexico is becoming more like America every day.
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CONYENTION FAUNA

At a political convention the dark horses are not quite so amusing as the bull.-Bal- timore Sun.
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EXCLUSIVE ALABAMA MEMBER OF NORTH AMERICAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE.
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Modifying It

Attorney: Do you mean to make the as- sertion that your wife talks all the time, even when she is eating?'
 Defendant: Well, I'll admit that she stops long enough to swallow. J. Will Hams.
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MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PREss-The As socated Press is exclusively entitled to the for publication of all news dispatches credited to it, or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein. All rights of republication of special dispatches are also reserved.
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THE ACE-HER ALD
FREDERICK l. THOMPSON. . PRESIDENT

Entered at Birnng nghaham. Ala post office as second class matter, act of Congress, March 1879
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NOT EVEN IN THE MONEY

SWhen it's all over that third party will be a bloc away.-Cleveland Time Commercial.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES-By mail. payable in advance. in United States and Canada: Daily and Sunday. one year, $500; six months. S4o0; three months. S2 25; one month. S5c Daily only: One year. $50; six months S5z5: three months. s1.75; month. 76c. Sunday only: One year. 2.50 six months, 11.5o; three months, 75t monthh. 2bc.
 By carrier. where carrier delivery is main- tained; 200 per week, ebc per month.
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NEWS BUREAUS-washington. 300 Davidson Building; State Capital. Montgomery Journal Building; Tennessee Valley. Decatur Daily Building; Tuscaloosa. News Building; Jasper Mountain Eagle Building; Anniston, Star Build ing; Gadsden, Journal Building; Muscle Shoals. Tri-ctties Daily Building.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-02-29

from the floor, the knees should
bend and the large muscles of the
legs should carry the body and arms
down within reach of the object de-
sired.
To avoid undue strain even when
one bends forward In the right way,
kitchen tables, ironing boards, sinks
and washtubs should be made con-
siderably higher than they usually
are. Tables should be made to fit
the women who work at them, in
stead of women having to fit their
height to tables
If two women of marked differ
ence in height must use the same
table it Is much better for the short
er woman in her work to reach some
what upward than for the taller
woman to stoop to any considerable
degree. II necessary the short
woman may stand on a stool.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-02-29

ers should supply the entire market,
Is not only expensive but detriment
to the farmers themselves. Before
the war Washington enjoyed the bulk
of the barley trade with the Hawaiian
Islands, which amounted to many
thousand tons a year. Now this en-
tire trade has gone to California.
Portland, Tacoma and Seattle are
drawing their supplies Of barley from
California and the East.
California land on which barley Is
grown is more expensive than Wash
ington land suitable for barley, and
we can grow just as much If not more
per acre in Eastern Washington than
California can. Barley from Califor-
MIA takes freight rate Of 81 to SIS
ton and from Dakota and other
Eastern states the rate is $11.S0 ton
At least 10000 tons of barley came
here from California and other states
last year.
$50 1t seems to me that Washing
ton farmers are overlooking a profit
able opportunity in not raising more
oats and barley and cutting down on
the wheat acreage, wherever the land
is adapted to oats and barley"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-02-29
Causes Of Eye Accidents

Five women seriously injured their
eyesight within the last month in the
effort to beautify their hair, 1t was
revealed In the census OF eye acci-
accidents being conducted by the
National Committee for the Proven
ton OF Blindness. Each OF the five
women accidentally struck her eye
with hot curling iron while curling
her hair. A total OF 318 eye acct
dents were reported to the commit
tee during the month, an appreciable
increase over the accidents reported
during September
The committee began this census
OF eye accidents to determine the
principal causes OF such accidents
The census will continue for year
and will be followed by campaign
for the elimination OF the preventable
causes OF blindness from accidents.
In the three months since the sur
vey was first undertaken, there has
been total OF 007 eye accidents re-
ported to the committee. Two hun
bred and thirty-eight OF these acct
dents resulted in the total loss OF one
or both eyes.