The daily commonwealth., 1917-04-03
NO HYSTERIA ABOUT WAR.

with the country on the DIlhh VI wall "i'i'
all which that implies the surprising thing re-
Gently has been the lghtness OF the influence ex-
erted by that fact on commercial activity says
q review in the New York Times.
"This seems to be due to the circumstances
Of an entire absence of anything like the hysterla
which prevailed Just prior to the outbreak OF the
Spanish war; There is just as much determine
ton as there was then, but there is no excitement.
.The probability Of the country's being in
volved in hostilities has been considered so long
that the plunge itself would even be hailed with
= certain kind Of relief from the conditions
of uncertainty. Then, too, the aloofness OF the
country from the scenes of hostilities has Its in
fuence Nobody is concerned about attacks on
American territory, the utmost possibility being
a spectacular demonstration by U-boat OF the
kind that appeals to the German imagination.
$50 the past week has witnessed seasonab!e
aytivity in business with no noticeable disturbing
circumstances. Retail buying for the Easter sea-
son is in full swing, with results that are quite
satisfactory to date. The primary markets are IN
good shape and prepared to meet any calls that
NAV be made on them for war needs. There y, Il
anything, an exaggerated idea of the amount OF
things that are likely to be called for in view OF
what are strictly munitions, ths extra needs OF
few hundred thousand persons will net hgure
largely as an addition to the normal requirements
Of the hundred million inhabitants OF the coun-
try"
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"An international missionary system should
be adopted SO that missionaries can go forth with
the object Of realizing world religion" says
Baron Sakatania-whoever he is.
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Well, if the war does come, we know that at
least sixteen teams will have to give up an already
won pennant. It's cinch that all Of them have
it nailed to the post now.
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''You can't start war in Europe unless you
are liar" says Francis Nelson, who adds: Hes
more necessary than censor" The same way
with little domestic wars.
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The call for naval recruits and marines has
been sounded Some of the larger cities of the
northeast report rush to the enlisting places.
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"Women are the same everywhere the world
over" says Sir Rabindranath Tagore, of India,
who recently visited this country.
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The latest propaganda for the reduction of the
high cost Of living is to eat horsefesh, but who
wouldn't prefer the h. c. o. l.
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We don't know as much as we think we know,
and we warn you not to believe all we say. Now,
don't blame us if you go wrong.
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One of the mysteries of our world is when you
intend to send US some money P.S.-This is only
intended for those who owe us.
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Have you ever enjoyed piece of sabefsh
We haven't either, but then the Bureau Of Fish
cries says it's, good to eat.
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Almost every state has its death mystery, but
az far as that goes every person knows it is more
or less Of mystery
Just as summer breaks in we learn that coal
has dropped 75c ton. What about this for luck !?
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Some married people don't know the difference
between home an da boarding house.
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If all of US got what we deserved there would
be more sad faces around this burg.
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The nation is calling on every man to plant as
much foodstuffs as he can. This is good sound
hdvice an dshould be needed.
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"A female doctor advises women to wear rubber
gloves when washing dishes.
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The man you trust qualities every statement
he makes that requires it.
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'The United States has become effeminized,
says Rear Admiral Fiske
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Who ever thought Of Nicholas as booster Of
popular government.
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