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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
BY ED L. KEEN.

UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 30.-If John Bull
could see himself as others see him,
he might mend his ways. But being
constitutionally unable to apply the
reverse English to his eyesight, he
gives his friends, neighbors and enc
mics an erroneous notion of his dis
position.
Americans recently arrived in
England have been astonished to find
that this country is not in state of
utter dependency and demoraliza-
ton. The visitor soon becomes con-
vinced that the stories he has heard
and read of internal turmoil, dissen-
sion and lack of interest in the sue
cessful prosecution of the war have
been chiefly made in Germany. He
quickly learns that, although there
has been much grumbling about the
management of the war in the last
year, a certain amount of Industrial
unrest and a negligible pro-peace
sentiment, the great mass of British
ers is more determined today than
when the war started to defeat Ger
many thoroughly.
John has himself to blame for the
unfavorable opinion of him that ap-
parently has been growing in the neu-
trail world in the last few months.
whats the matter with England,
anyhow constantly comes the query
from his friends in America. Kipling
says it's certain God-given lack of
Imagination which saves us from be-
ing over-concerned at the effect of our
On Others" Others call
it modesty; otherss stupidity.
Might Have Prevented Worst Failure.
The worst failure of the year-the
loss of Bulgaria to the Allied cause
might have been prevented by prop
er amount of iudicious self-advertis-
ing applied at the right time where
it would have done the most good. But
Johns dignity couldn't abide the
methods, as skilfully en-
ployed by Kaiser Wilhelm. Bulgaria
frankly put herself up for the highest
bidder and the safest guarantee. Ger
many having field in the advertising
line with no effective conferences
ures on the part of the Allies. the Bull
gars naturally concluded that the
Central Powers were the most likely
to be able to deliver the goods. 1t
pays to advertise, not only for re-
cruits but for possible allies.
The Englishman's fondness for
which he simply can't
curb, even in war time, is another
token of his indifference to outside
opinion. 1t is the inalienable privi-
lege of the British soldier to carry a
crouch against his officers, as it is the
right of the British civilian to de-
nounce the government But this
doesn't detract one whit
from the bravery of the one or the
loyalty Of the other. It would be a
great mistake to regard the recent
not debates in Parliament. the out
spoken, and at times bitter criticisms
If military miscalculations and dip
omatic blunders as evidences of mu-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
Graduates in New Positions.

E. M. Sipple, superintendent of
schools at Moberly, has been assigned
to duty as principal Of the high school
there for the remainder of the year.
W. E. Tydings, former principal. re-
signed to work for a book-publishing
company. Miss Daisy Murrill OF Ca
bool was elected teacher of the teach
er-training courses. Both Mr.. Sipple
and Miss Murrill are graduates of the
University. They will begin their new
duties Tuesday. when school opens
after Christmas holidays.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
COUNTY IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE

The value of the annual products OF
Boone County is nearly five million
dollars. If this could be multiplied
by two or two and half, it is hard
to realize the improvement that would
be brought about by increased busi-
ness, better roads, schools, churches
and homes, both in the country and in
Columbia
Such is the view that the Hampden
County League in Massachusetts,
takes of its county, and it proposed a
plan to work out the increase. The
league takes an interest in all educa-
tional, economic, social, civic and re-
ligious conditions.
Usually the organization that is
purposed to improve all existing con-
ditions ends by doing nothing, and
the most dangerous thing for such an
organization is broad program. The
only remedy for the broad program
is close subdivision. This the Hamp-
den County League makes.
Two divisions are especially
stressed. The agricultural bureau
has begun its work by employing a
farm adviser and arranging lectures
and instruction for the farmers. A
second division is the good roads d.
vision. Others look after the educa-
tional and social and civic welfare of
the county.
The work of the Hampden County
League is possibility for the Com
mercial Club. When this club be-
comes a real county organization it
can best look after the interests of
Columbia. Columbia may depend
upon institutions located here to some
extent but its chief resource is the
farms about it. All students In CO.
lumbia spend less than million and
a half a year. The farms now pro-
duce three times that amount.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
The Open Column


The Open Column il intended a. q
forum for the discussion Of timely ques-
tions OF public interest. Though long con-
tributions may occasionally be printed, the
Missourian suggests limit Or ~ w9rds.
understood, OF course, that the Views ex-
pressed are those Of the writers, not neces-
sariiy of the paper. Though fictitious
the writer must accompany each letter. as
a guaranty OF good faith.
Songs-Old and New.
Editor the Missourian: Wholesome.
common songs. that are singable and
understandable by the great mass Of
people in any community. are the ones
that persist for years. The folk songs
are simple and always welcome around
the homes Of all good people; in the
house or In the fields, at play or at
work, at home or when visiting,
these good old songs are the ones We
choose to sing.
Some of the new songs have the
common touch. They reach the great
audience of lovers of simple music,
and there they remain to 60 down to
coming generations. Stephen Fos-
ter's songs were new in their time.
but they are with us to stay.
Ragtime and so-called popular mu-
sic both have qualities that attract
types of minds; dance halls find their
lively airs quite enjoyable, and neces-
sary to the spirit of the dance. Sell
dom is it that any of these selections
live more than few months. Their
sparkle wanes and they are dis
placed by new inventions.
Classical songs get better the more
one hears them. All classical selec-
tions, If you examine them, are built
on some fundamental theme of hu-
man life,-they deal with some emo
ton or combination of emotions that
are known to us all. Though they
are clothed in the customs of the past,
their human qualities are the same
as ours. The more such songs are
heard, the more they are understood
and appreciated. Some of our classi-
cal friends inflict complicated music
on us to begin with, and SO win our
They might make more
progress il they would give us the
simpler, more beautiful selections
with abundant explanations; then the
great mass Of lovers of common mu-
sic would learn to appreciate the now
unknown classical music. The peas
ants Of Italy are familiar with many
Of the best operas, while we in Amer
lea are familiar with but few standard
songs.
A little more of the common touch,
a little more care in presenting the
best music SO that it is understands
BILE to more people, and the musical
standard will be raised. The singa-
BILE songs, that are understood by us
all, are the ones we sing.
Those who deplore the tendency of
modern music will do well to get busy
and put something better on the mar
ket. Songs, new or old, are good II |
they reach the great mass of music |
Iovers-our own fathers, mothers. |
sisters and brothers-and cause them |
10 seek wholesome pleasures which are
Induced by good songs. TV.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
LIBRARY HAS DULL SEASON
Only Few University Students Using
the Books Now.


The University library is not a
very busy place during vacation. C.
e. Cowherd is the only one of the sew
en- members of the library staff on
duty now. About a dozen students,
graduates and those writing term pa
pers. appear for reference books ev-
cry day.
The Columbia High School students
are more numerous, said Mr.. Cow
herd, than University students. Many
high school pupils go to the Univer-
sity library every day to read, collect
material for papers and work on de-
bate to be held at the Columbia High
School soon.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30
Prof. Handman Ill in Chicago.

Prof. Max s. Handman, who len
Columbia last week. expecting to at
tend a meeting of the American So
Geological Association in New York
became Ill in Chicago and is now =
the Michael Reese Hospital there. Mrs
Handman has received word that be
has pneumonia in mild form, but that
ne is improving and will probably be
home in a few days.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-12-30

Special Matinee at the Columbia
Theater New Years Day with Margue-
rite Clarke in Seven Sisters. Three
o'clock, 10 cents. C. 1o4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

would be selling at right around
$500 per acre before many years.
And many close observers of the
land market. men of a discriminate
ing judgment who appreciate the
productivity of Iowa soil as compar-
ed with that of Europe where good
farms are sometimes sold at $1,000
per acre, are inclined to accept Mr..
Roberts view. The demand for the
products Of the soil is rapidly In
creasing but the soil itself is steadily
diminishing. Improved methods
and intensive cultivation is making
the land more productive and that
is one of the reasons for it's steady
increase in value.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02
DISCONTENT.

Clinton Advertiser: Contrary to
general belief, in the United States
considerable discomfort exists with
states as at present constituted. Ger
tain districts of Montana. North Da-
kota and Texas are not at all salts
fed with their present political con-
nection. Western Montana, northern
Idaho and eastern Washington would
like to unite in forming q state to be
called Lincoln. People in western
North Dakota would like to be sep
arated from the eastern part OF that
state. Northern Texas for some time
has talked Of creating q new COM
monwealth. The idea in each case is
to form communities Of people who
have much in common, socially. econ
omically and politically. This is not
new, as everybody knows who is fa-.
miliar with the division Of Virginia.
But it is an idea that can be carried
too far.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

army is as fine as any In the world
for it's size. But after the forces
have been disposed Of as needed in
the Philippines. in the Hawaiian
islands, and in the Panama canal
zone, the United States would have
but 1850 coast artillery troops and
|24,6O2 of the mobile arm, the latter,
as Secretary Garrison pointed out
in his last annual report, being not
much more than twice the size OF the
police force Of New York city. At
last reports, the reserve consisted OF
sixteen men! Only those who expect
providential aid could look upon
such Gideon band as an army ade-
quate for country like this. 1t is
easy to say that we should always
fight on the defensive. This coun-
try would not rush into war of ag-
erosion. But If once attacked, 1t
would try to whip the enemy, pre-
pared or unprepared. We might as
we'll remember our own disposition
and prepare ourselves accordingly.
This country does not desire and
will not pay for large standing
army. But it should provide for
trained officers and trained men. The
plans meagerly described in the dis
patches are probably the most feasi-
BILE that could be proposed. 1t should
be easy to get them through con-
gress. But 1t will require an organ
lied and permanent public sentiment
to induce employers to agree to the
Inconvenience to their business abb
sence of employees for two months a
year will entail. If they consent
grudgingly, it will be difficult to get
the requisite number Of volunteers.
Employees must feel that their mill
tary services are cordially approved
by employers or they will not risk
their future advancement by enlist
ment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02
subjected him to any criticism.

$500
Mr.. Hummel asks if the people
ought not demand that the next ma
tional republican convention nomi-
nate Mr.. Taft. Well, in the judg-
ment of the Freeman-Tribune, that
portion of the people who want Pres
ident Wilson elected ought to insist
upon the nomination of Taft, be-
cause he would make the easiest pud-
din that Woodrow could possibly
tackle. No man who ever got nom
ination as Taft got his in 1912 can
be elected president and unless the
republican party is ready to DELHI
erately commit suicide it will not
nominate Mr.. Taft again.
The prosperity during Taft's ad-
ministration was due more to the
policies inaugurated by Roosevelt
and the republican congress previous
to his reign than to anything Taft
did during his term of Office.
Mr.. Hummel evidently does not re-
alize it, but there is something for a
nation to live for other than the al
mighty dollar. Prosperity is desir-
able, but the principles of free gov
eminent by the people is more de-
sirable, and Taft and the gang who
stood behind him at the convention
in 1912 sought to overthrow and
did overthrow for the time being the
principle of majority rule. Then an
other thing, President Taft stigma
tized all republican members of con-
gress who refused to submit
to executive dictation, and republi-
can members of congress who had
the courage to stand for the things
i'm which they believed were denied
the usual courtesies and branded as
assistant democrats and as traitors
to their party. Taft's idea OF loyal
ty to party was groveling submission
to white house dictation. So far as
the Freeman-Tribune is concerned
prosperity is secondary to these
questions. The dollar mark must 60
into eclipse before this country can
realize the full fruition of a govern
ment Of, by and for the people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02
AND DIVIDENDS.

SCRUBS AMI DIVIDENDS.
The American Banker: William
Is. .Witham is a banker. Also phil
osopher, a philanthropist, q scholar
and an orator.
From a comparatively modest and
humble station, with no special
equipment save his own indomitable
pluck and perseverance, he tore
path for himself through q highway
choked with the briars Of defeat and
disappointment, and in a compare
lively short time occupied the chair
with the high leather back, and
wrote on the desk labeled "Presi-
dent"
Yet even this was only the begin
ming of a record that is as remark
able as the growth of banking itself;
for in the intervening years. Mr..
Witham had organized in the south
ern territory chain of banks that
have been the very synonym for
strength, sobriety and efficiency, and
all other qualities that make for
sound banking and superior public
service. So muchfor the BANKER.
The admirers OF Brother Witham
and they are legion-prefer to
base their affection not SO much on
his business acumen as upon the gen.
crosby. the broad and sympathetic
vision, the kindly human and father
~ interest which he displays in the
welfare of his fellowmen. Having
been a young man himself, he is thor
oughly appreciative Of the problems
and trials OF others, and he exer-
cises fatherly supervision over the
'tboys," directing their play as well
Is their work and providing for their
development into more efficient
workmen and more useful dDtizens.
We have recently received a copy
of bulletin sent out by Mr.. Witham
to the cashiers Of the Witham banks,
It is not copyrighted, SO we may re-
produce it without permission. Here
It is:
"My Dear Friend: I do not think
cashier has done his whole duty
when he makes a success Of his bank,
and HIS BOOKKEEPER HAS NOT
BEEN SUCCESSFUL. Adding col
umn and counting hundred dollars
is not ALL Of banking. Does YOUR
BOOKKEEPER save any money?
WHERE and HOW does YOUR
BOOKKEEPER spend his nights and
SUNDAYS? Do you know anything
about his PERSONAL habits? These
questions concern YOUR BANK
and the LAD.
Because of his youth YOU OWE
IT TO HIM TO ACT AS HIS GUAR
DIAN AND ADVISOR. You owe It
to his folks; they have entrusted him
to YOUR CARE and training. You
OWS IL W yOu1S0AA OCS0u0S yVuS o.
employer, have taken on a SACRED
TRUST. whether you think so or not.
When you were young and begin
ming you received KINDLY ADVISE,
encouragement. and also valuable in
structions. Now, give the same to
your help. THINK IT OVER.
"No matter how SMALL THE
PAY YOUR HELP receives. II he
does not SAVE SOME MONEY, you
may rest assured that there is q
screw loose somewhere. A SPEND
THRIFT is a criminal to society.
Frugality is the first lesson for q
young banker to learn. HOW
ABOUT IT?
81 write to ask you to take q per-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

rapid progress toward the engaging
point with three or four others.
That chap was evidently trying to
out-Solomon King Solomon him
self.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

Yes, ''talk is cheap" but wait un-
til the new telephone meter gets in
to operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

It is now reported that the Kais-
or is going to eat his Christmas din
uer in Constantinople.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

sonal interest in your HELP. before
they make the request Of you. It is
better to make a GOOD MAN AND
BANKER out Of SCRUB than q
dividend out of>a bank.
every truly yours,
sW. s, WITHAM."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

The Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New
York City has been leased for ten
years at an annual rental of ST.
100000. 1t will require some bust
ness to pay that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02
RECOGNIZING cARRANzA.

RECOGNlLlN0 SAASAS1AA>AA1A'
Fowlerton, Texas, Reporter: The
United States is to recognize the
Carranza outlaws and robbers as the
de facto government Of Mexico.
This in the face Of the fact that for
the past three years this guerrilla
chief has defied and ignored every
demand of this government for the
protection of foreign lives and prop
erty in Mexico. The ruthless and
wanton murder and robbery OF for
eigners in that God forsaken coun-
try, with all of the threats OF this
government proving only empty
words, have already convinced many
Mexicans that the Americans are
afraid of them. They openly boast
that by leaving out Texas, Mexico
can whip the United States. With
the recognition of the Carranza gov
eminent the trouble along the Texas
border has only commenced, but we
still have an abiding faith that
Texas and her citizens are able to
take care Of themselves. They may
not be disciples of the grape juice
twins" but they all have good red
blood in their veins and they are go
ing to protect their lives and proper
ty after they have been refused pro-
lection by a government to whose
nag they owe allegiance.
To be consistent President Wilson
should now order the release OF
Huerta, who is held at Fort Bliss for
violating the neutrality laws OF the
United States. The former dictator
has not defied this government any
more nor violated our neutrality Of
tener than has the bandit Carranza.
During the recent Texas border
troubles with Mexican raiders Car
rama soldiers were frequently found
among the bandits. Officers Of the
United States army, private soldiers.
Texas peace officers and citizens have
testified to the above fact, while the
Mexican bandits have denied that
Carranza soldiers were among the
raiders. Events of the past week
have proven that the word Of
"greaser'' outlaws goes farther with
the Washington government than
does the veracity Of officers Of the
American army, its soldiers or re-
putable citizens Of Texas.
PLANS FOR THE ARMY.
st. Louis Globe-D Democrat: The
outlined plans for Strengthening the
army will meet greater obstacles than
the naval program. General senti-
ment is not enthusiastic for large
army. The tradition Of the efficiency
of volunteers with squirrel rifles en-
dures. although war on land has
been 90 revolutionized within the
last nifty years that unframed vol
unteers would be shot down like
rabbits. Except for lack of artillery
and artillery ammunition. the un-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02
DR.. J. B. TEDR0W,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Williams, Iowa.
Calls promptly attended to day ~
hight.

G. T. HcCAULHF, Y. ,.
Office over Browns drug stses,
corner Of Des xoines and 0eeon4
streetA Calls attended Day q lighA
soth phones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

DR.. B. W. HOHAN.
Eye, Ear, Nose 4 Throat Specialist
Spectales accurately Attsl.
Hours 8 to 12 Q. m; 3 b 3 p -
Office 719 Wilson Ave. Dr.. Dfaksb
tormer location. Martin phones, q.
Ice 40, residence 1907, II
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

There is no place like Iowa for
nice weather-sometimes
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

When James Wilson was secretary
of agriculture under the administra-
ton Of President Taft he predicted
that within the memory OF many
men then living Iowa landau
of It that was well improved and OF
a productive character-would be
worth 5000 per acre. That was
about five years ago. Then land IN
this state was high at 500. Many
people ridiculed the secretary OF ag-
riculture for making such a predic-
ton, declaring that he was alto
gether too optimistic. Well, the
$500 land is here now and the
choice pieces are going at $3.50. Geo.
E. Roberts, for many years director
of the mint, now connected with one
Of the biggest banks in the United
States, made a prediction a year or
SO ago that the best Of Iowa land
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

shape to take care of itself against
all possible foes. People have a
right to disagree with the president
upon problems of this kind, but they
ought to give him the same credit
for candor and honesty which they
demand for themselves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

II the nose of Cleopatra had been
shorter the whole face of the earth
had been changed.-Pascal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

Yes, Mrs. Gait will promise to
obey, but the promise will be like
some of the democratic platform
pledges-the ones that the president
think amount to nothing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

DR.. z. 3. GTTERIu0,
OSTEOPATHC PHYNClAu1.
Over Orpheum Theatre. 1sars,
8 to IL .. m. to 3 p. =. IAene
aartin 1SS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

It is safe bet that the next dem
ocratic national platform will be diff
ferent in one respect at least to
those of late years. It will not con-
tain a hypocritical demand for but
one term for president.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

There is only two remedies for
"reminiscences hope and patience
Pythagoras $500 B. CO.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

What has become Of the demo-
cratic demand for presidential prim-
aries? Woodrow Wilson favored
presidential primaries, or pretended
to, before he was elected president,
but since occupying the white house
he seems to have experienced a
change of heart.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-11-02

It will be easier to elect Kenyon
president in 1924 than it will be to
elect the republican nominated next