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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01
COURTESY IN BUSINESS,

Much comment has been caused by
the recent action of the Keystone
Telephone company of Philadelphia,
IN ordering its operators not to say
please 10 the subscribers, and ask,
ing the subscribers not to say
please" to the operators. 1t is esti-
mated that the use of this little sweet
ener of business life costs the public
and the company five days in a year
of time.
Arguing from many such incidents,
some writer's think they see a ten
dency to cut courtesy out of American
business life. And yet, if so, this Is
tendency that many of our big con-
Germs are fighting very hard against.
A recent magazine writer speaks of
hearing prominent American manu-
facturer, in the courtyard of a Swiss
hotel, commenting on the charming
courtesy that pervaded the place, and
saying that he would give $4,000 if
that courtesy could become the habit
in his home office and salesrooms. He
added that his foremen were much
more inclined TO swear than say
Good morning"
The position of telephone employees
may possibly be exceptional. Perhaps
words Of courtesy do clog the process
es of shifting lines and switches,
which need 10 be conducted at a high
rate of speed, and a celebrity of con-
nection will perhaps smoot the pub
lies ever sensitive fur better than
anything manners can do. But il so,
there are few other modern business
relations where courtesy is not an as
set of high value.
A democratic people are peculiarly
given to starding on their rights and
their dignities, The unshorn and
grimy man who marches up to your
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

very bitterly assailing the president
and from the very nature of the col
Oncl's repudiating his former friend,
the fight is likely to become a bitter
apart rather than bringing it more
solidly together. Already "A move
ment has been begun to have hun.
dreds of thousands OF badges printed.
bearing this slogan: Washington
wouldn't; Grant couldn't, Roosevelt
shant." And that, of course, is only
a beginning of campaign that prom.
Uses to become very tense before It
ends.
Many believe that Taft could be
nominated but not elected; and that
Roosevelt could be elected if nomin.
ated. Others see IN Taft the only
hope of the party. They believe that
If the republicans cannot win with
Taft, on his record, they cannot win
with any candidate; and that with
Roosevelts help, the party could win
with Taft whereas. If the party goes
to defeat in November, they will hold
Roosevelt responsible, in repudiating
Taft, for the beating
But the die is cast-Roosevelt's hat
IS in the ring" Whether it brings
him greater fame or proves to be a
great mistake, remains TO be seen. In
the meantime, as Mr.. Bryan says, ct
will be m interesting fight for demo
Gratis to watch"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The Detroit Free Press says that
having money to deposit in the bank
in the middle of the week would look
to it as real prosperity. There are
many others who would think pros
perity was here if they had money to
put in the bank at almost any old
time
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Senator Cummins may withdraw in
favor of Roosevelt. Everything in.
dicates that it is to be n battle royal
between the man who made Taft
president and the president whom
Roosevelt so enthusiastically en-.
dorsed
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

a million sacks of potatoes, on
which a duty of over 100000 was
paid, have been imported into the
United States from Europe this sea-
son. 1t is certainly serious COM
ment on the lack of producers when
this great country with it's fertile
acres cannot even supply it's own
spuds.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The report is that fashion will ia
vor thin men this year. That is a
Knockout blow not only to Taft, but
to Roosevelt, Bryan and several other
gentlemen. However, come to think
of it, fashion has very little to do
with presidential candidates.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

There seems to be a feeling on the
part Of our Mexican brethren that
they fought bled and died to get rid
of Diaz. and have not had Il single
revolution since then to give 'em the
worth OF their money.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

You cant get the tariff question
settled before election, because the
politicians don't like to commit them.
selves to anything definite, and you
can't get it settled after election. be.
cause then they don't have to.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

A boy VINO ran away from Cleve.
land twenty-five years ago, has return
ed home with million dollars. His
father not only killed the fatted calf
but had an eight.course dinner ready
for him when he spun into the yard
with his auto.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

In the work that is being done by
the government to protect the birds,
Uncle Sam is only encouraging his
own self.protection. Wherever the
birds decrease the plant life and
crops suffer greatly at the hands OF
warning insects.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Chicago and Baltimore are vying
with one another in promising through
their newspaper that the liveliest and
biggest political fuss will be in their
precincts next June. The indications
are that both the great national party
conventions will be RUNNERS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Cy Young has signed his 1912 con.
tract. He declares that he never has
felt better since he started in the
baseball business. Cy is young by
nature as well as in name and the
chances of his ever growing old are
exceedingly remote.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

If young people are seen reading a
book Of Brownings love poems, there
is nothing doing; but If you catch
them with a book of house plans, 1t
is time for dad to clear the house at
10 p. N.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The prediction is made that the
railroads are going to spend millions
of dollars throughout the country in
improvements this year. That GER
tainly ought to help some.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The Taft men at Washington are
confident OF the presidents nomina.
tion at Chicago, The Roosevelt men
at Oyster Bay and several other
points throughout the country are
equally sure that their favorite will
be chosen Its too early in the game.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

If the government sleuths will in.
vestigate, we believe they will find
that some OF the dissolved fragments
of the Standard Oil company have
been calling up each other by tele,
phone, and possibly have exchanged
letters through the postoffice.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t seems ike quite a big thing to
introduce a bill in congress, but as
only one in $4,000 become law, it at
tracts less attention the nearer you
get to Washington.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The Missouri supreme court has
ruled that you can not only print the
facts, but the differences therefrom.
That's fortunate. for it usually takes
the differences TO make good head
lines.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The United States is the greatest
coal-producing country in the world.
If the story of our neighbors, about
how much coal they have severalIy
and collectively used this winter. can
be accredited are true, this country is
using more coal than some warmer
climates.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t is generally agreed that if Gift
PinChot had been around when G. w.
chopped the cherry tree, things would
have been different.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The straw vote is now getting in its
deadly work, For the most part, how
ever, it is very harmless amusement
and signifies little except as a good
space killer for the daily press.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01
THE GOVERNMENT IN BUSINESS

The United States government is
carrying on retail business on the
lsthmus OF Panama on a much larger
and more successful plan. than the
great majority of its citizens have
any idea of, The big retail enterprise
is conducted at Christobal Lieut.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Nobody is any longer asking if
Roosevelt is a candidate for the presi-
'ency. The campaign is slowly max
ing Roadway.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The Lorimer trial bids fair to out
rival that of Warren Hastings. 1t
has already consumed two years of
time and the end is not in sight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

One of the unique and unexpected
things of the campaign would be the
appearance of Senator La Toilette on
the Taft band wagon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Col, Bryan is looked upon as a com
bination in restraint of trade by some
of the aspirants for the democratic
nomination for the presidency.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t is said that the price of the aero
plane will soon be in the reach of
every one. 1t usually is after a fellow
gets a tumble in it.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

On those blue days when you des-
paid of the future of the republic, just
try washing the office windows, and
see how much better you feel.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t is rumOred that there may be a
few delegates in the democratic con-
vention who never asked permission
of Mr.. Bryan to have seats.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01
AROUND TOWN.

Millions OF our readers have be-
come greatly exercised over the brev-
ity of this sparkling column during
the last few days, and wonder why
the pearls of wisdom have been so
few. And in answer to the flood of
kilograms and special delivery letters
pertaining TO the tragedy, we might
explain that the truth of the matter
involves that billiard tournament.
We've been training for that match
with j. L., and consequently all such
minor matters as work have had to
be- neglected. We've been training
to play.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The Milwaukee breweries are going
to increase the price of their prod
ucts. 1t beats all how the necessities
of life are climbing.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Sarah BelnhardU says her art is
dearer to her than anything else on
earth Some of her patrons feel the
same way.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The best way to do honor to George
Washington is to emulate his example
and be a true, steadfast American.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Col Roosevelt's band wagon seems
to be well ciled and as ready TO run
as he Is.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

They are talking of an early ad.
journment OF congress. Everybody is
perfectly willing.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Gentle Anne is of the opinion that
the spring time is Coming-so are the
most Of us. And it's almost here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Although congress has been in SEES
sion since Dec. /, no garden seeds
have as yet been received.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Who said that Roosevelt would
never be a potential factor in Ameri-
can politics again?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

If the bathtub trust men try for an
immunity bath much longer they Will
get into hot water.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

If man likes to talk pretty we'll
he is apt to get the notion that he is
a Born Leader of Men.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Dry farming has its drawbacks,
but it yields more at harvest time
than anyone ever got out of the wild
oats industry.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Women always know the stores that
charge the highest prices, and many
of them trade there a good deal.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

An exchange we'll says: After all,
principles and not men are OF first
importance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

IT'S foolish to try and beat back a
flood.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

That battle is not fought-it is to be
won.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The seed catalogue is having Its
innings and growing phenomenal
crops.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Farmers may be pessimistc about
crops, but they usually think the
country school teacher should save a
good bunch of money.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Panama promises to be Americas
great winter resort.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The real estate ad that impresses
you arignt ID apt to be well worth fur.
Their Investigation. And you never an.
swsred real estate ad without learn.
Ing something OF value
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Possibly big league baseball scout
thinks an army officer works for a
living, but not many people feel that
way about it,.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

r. K. is starting in to play favorites
with the morning papers. Why did
he desecrate the Sabbath by giving
out that statement Sunday night? Why
couldn't he have given it out bright
and early Monday morning, for the
evening editions?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The political steam whistle should
not absorb all the power.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The baseball fans at Panama are
yelling over the first game OF l9l2.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

When they called it golden butter
they builded better than they knew.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

You may not learn anything else,
but you will know for "a dead moral
certainty" as you grow older, that you
cant always have things your way.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Germany evidently believes in be-
ing prepared to compel peace. even
if she has to fight to do it, The
twelfth dreadnaught with $4,000 ton
mage and costing the immense sum
of S11,SSS,75O, has recently been
launched.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Here's the schedule we've been pur-
suing: Rise at : a. m. Shower bath
and alcohol rub. Grape fruit toast,
bacon, two boiled eggs and coffee for
breakfast. Then walk thirteen miles
in the country to get the nerves in
just the right form. a light lunch. a
nap, a workout in the gymnasium.
rundown, a big steak for dinner and
a few hours cue work. Early re-
tirement and the next day repeat.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Speaking Of the approach OF spring
don't forget to wear your fur cap this
week.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

A naturally peaceful and docile hus-
band will hate any man his wife re-
terS to as an Old Flame.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Wouldn't you call it tough luck to
have your shoulder begin to bother
you just two weeks in advance of
the golf season? Here, too.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The most disgusting person is "A
young man who thinks he's drunk af-
ter he has taken just one drink.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Being a music teacher may mean a
career for girl but there is apt to
be more money in the dressmaking
business.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The dove of peace is all right, but
it's the bird that lays eggs that has
the real lasting popularity.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Bulletin; We got made mincemeat
of in that billiard match that we'd
trained for for week. Jack Just ate
us up. First he stabbed us with his
cue, then he hung us up on the line to
dangle while he went on running out
100 billiards.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Men come in pretty much all shape,
but we don't recall that we ever saw
one built to fit a hunting coat.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

One of the cruel facts that if an
Old man doesn't get out of the way
in this world he will be run over.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t is said that the horned rabbits
aren't good to eat. But why this limi-
tation to the horned variety?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

No one on the front side of the
counter ever beats IA slot machine
enough 10 start bank account on the
clearings.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

We got by Georges birthday all
right and st. Pats the next man to
bat.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

one reason why we lost out in the
billiard match is a new ruling which
bars masse shots. What chance has
man against a rule like that?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The o. f. man who parts his hair in
the middle has been discovered. He
blew into town last night. He wears
tan shoes.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

All of which demonstrates what
entertaining can do to you.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

And likewise that it takes centuries
rather than weeks for a real, sure
enough shark to grow. We don't
wonder all billiard sharks are gray
haired men.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

It's almost hot enough, these after.
moons, to require awnings on the west
windows.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

We've followed the theory that if
work interferes with pleasure, one
should cut out the work How else
could one ever become a shark?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

One can't always tell some men
are ruined because they can't get
credit, and others because they can.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

When the Norfolk high school
teachers objected to the methods
adopted by the seniors in the junior
senior class color fight, they got the
hose turned on em.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

We wouldn't mind owning that
Moon, ourselves.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

How time does fly, It's almost time
for the north Nebraska teachers to
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Down in Arkansas women members
OF the fine old southern aristocracy
dip snuff, and spit in the fireplace
from any point in their spacious man.
sions.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

There's this that must be admitted
about red neckties: You can't wear
one more than ten weeks without get
ting it soiled. If you will wear red
ones, you'll have to expect to replen-
ish your supply by buying a new one
every three months at least.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Usually man will show more pa
thence waiting for the barber to get
ready TO shave him than he will wait
ing for his wife.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t puts Nick Longworth in rathel
an embarrassing position.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Once during the week we got al
most overturned and had to take
drastic measures to breal, the spell.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

1t is our theory that a mountain
climber does too much hard work for
the privilege of risking his life.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

We'd still like to take Jack on,
though, for little round at golf
Showing that it makes some differ
ence which long green one gambols
on.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

come back to Norfolk for their an
uual convention.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

Having been mincemeated, however,
we hope Jack will find easy sailing
the rest of the way, to a triumphant
finish.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

The grounding was on the job, aft
er all. Norfolk was the only spot ON
the map where he didn't see his
shadow, and this was the only part
of the middle west that missed that
blizzard of sunday night Wen take
back everything we've said about him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1912-03-01

A woman visiting in Norfolk found
automobile taxicab fares so cheap
that she wanted to walk to the South
Norfolk station just to get a chance
TO ride back uptown for a quarter.